Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 330

neyoneyo80

March 13th, 2009, 04:36 PM

naa'y ongoing exhibit sa Museo Dabawenyo, there are interesting trivia that one can learn from the exhibit. During the American period, with them impressed by the rich fertile soil, the Americans once planned to transform Davao into a "white man's country" by encouraging caucasians like italians to populate Davao for colonization, which did not materialize. The fertile Davao soil was also part of the reason why the Japanese planned to transform Davao into 'Little Tokyo" most likely in connection with its bid to build a Japanese Empire in Asia prior to the war, but of course these did not push through after the war.

Even foreigners wanted Davao during those times for their advantage. Pero mas preferable kung mga Dabawenyo mismo will be the ones to benefit and be good stewards of fertile Davao.

i believe it partly did materialize, a lot of american soldiers were already into farming in the early 20's . uncle pol, uncle davao eagle... i know you have some trivias to share regarding this topic :lol:

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Peng Hok

March 13th, 2009, 10:34 PM

New tourism bill to boost industry
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

SENATOR Richard Gordon said Thursday that the consolidated report of the Congress on tourism measure that will grant incentives to players in the tourism sector has already been approved.

Gordon, principal author of the Tourism Bill, said the approval by Congress of the measure will boost the country's tourism industry, adding that such measure is expected to generate more jobs.

The senator, who chairs the Senate committee on tourism, was among the guests in Thursday's Tourism Related Industry Congress (Tricon) held at Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City.

The measure, Gordon said, is a consolidation of Senate Bill 2213 and House Bill 5229, an act declaring a national policy for tourism as an engine for investment, employment, growth and national development and strengthening of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and its attached agencies.

"This measure will definitely boost domestic tourism as it will provide the needed infrastructures to reinvigorate local productivity," Gordon said. He added "an increased productivity means more jobs for the people and more revenues for the government."

The measure, Gordon said, also seeks the establishment of tourism enterprise zones in Cebu, Davao, Bohol, Laguna, Cavite, Boracay, Palawan and Iloilo.

The establishment of tourism enterprise zones, Gordon said, will lure more foreign investors and tourists to visit these places that are rich in history and culture.

"With the implementation of this measure, the nation can have a better institution to regulate and promote tourism and install the necessary infrastructures to make our country truly world-class," he said.

He said through the new tourism law, the country "can have more jobs for the people, who will no longer have to find for their future in foreign shores, but right here in our native Philippines."

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/new-tourism-bill-boost-industry

paulkrps

March 14th, 2009, 12:05 AM

i believe it partly did materialize, a lot of american soldiers were already into farming in the early 20's . uncle pol, uncle davao eagle... i know you have some trivias to share regarding this topic :lol:

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/17/600x600/32/olddavaodigos.jpg?et=ofSgRrzIBGOybcuPGLJhRw&nmid=82455637

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/17/600x600/31/olddavaoamericansoldiers.jpg?et=K3UhqH2CqzEbwzz9Hmc8aQ&nmid=82455637

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/17/600x600/33/olddavaodaliaohouse.jpg?et=FLn8BcYCWwea3FmbmXIK6Q&nmid=82455637

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/2/photos/17/600x600/64/04b265.jpg?et=FccAx4qMxR%2BB%2CH2zm%2CeiDA&nmid=82455637

true, a lot of the american soldiers decided to stay after their tour of duty. if you have friends who have american sounding names but looks less than mixed are a result of those intermarriages.

artvision

March 14th, 2009, 01:00 AM

the ongoing exhibit also mentioned that the Japanese intermarried with the lumads, preferably with the daughters of datus that enabled them to acquire vast tracts of lands for plantation prior to the war.

Perhaps dabawenyos could be the most multi-racial among the already multi-racial filipinos.

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 05:00 AM

The Xcelerator Experience - Asia's Longest, Tallest, and Fastest Zipline

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paulkrps

March 14th, 2009, 11:24 AM

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 12:22 PM

???

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dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 12:31 PM

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/1742/sampagita.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sampagita.jpg)
Newly built Sampaguita Inn

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 12:36 PM

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Casa Habana-Rizal St.

Ibex

March 14th, 2009, 12:36 PM

:?

:dunno:

:weird:

:banana2:

sandman.ink

March 14th, 2009, 12:43 PM

putoshop???

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 12:43 PM

^^

:blahblah:

:wallbash:

:hammer:

:fiddle:

:lol:

regjeex

March 14th, 2009, 12:43 PM

hala ang dagat nahimong basakan! :hahaha:

???

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dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 01:09 PM

^^ nag tanum siguro ug sea grass hi-tits na!LOL

OT goys how about eb karung monday(March 16) Araw ng Dabaw may kasama tayo na mag eexpose ng mga projects..hehe

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 03:22 PM

paulkrps

March 14th, 2009, 03:24 PM

nice unta, i'm wary these very colourful hotels. sakit sa mata. hehehe.

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 03:28 PM

mao ng norm sa hotel sa Davao lol ok lang na kay bintaha kaayo kay sandy naa na pud siya option lol

sj_lighting

March 14th, 2009, 03:39 PM

@dinabaw, dito pala ako dapat mag tambay..heehheeh

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 03:42 PM

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 04:05 PM

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/9895/buttsinthewater.jpg (http://img440.imageshack.us/my.php?image=buttsinthewater.jpg)
Splash!

abskess

March 14th, 2009, 04:20 PM

CAMELLA NORTHPOINT

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http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/004.jpg

sj_lighting

March 14th, 2009, 04:21 PM

how about ang Philippine Port Authority? any idea kung ano ang status? i'm not sure with my info pero parang may new construction or renovation of PhilPort...sinong may update?

abskess

March 14th, 2009, 04:24 PM

CAMELLA NORTHPOINT

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/003.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/004.jpg

:banana::banana::banana:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 04:27 PM

CAMELLA NORTHPOINT

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/003.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/004.jpg

whoa!! anylink doc abs?:cheers:

abskess

March 14th, 2009, 04:34 PM

wala akong alam sir ambs... may nagbigay lang sa akin nung leaflet kaya picture picture agad para mapost... hehehehe :cheers:

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 04:38 PM

how about ang Philippine Port Authority? any idea kung ano ang status? i'm not sure with my info pero parang may new construction or renovation of PhilPort...sinong may update?

passenger terminal ba tinutukoy mo?

PIA Press Release
2009/02/13

PGMA to bring investment mission to Davao

http://www.ppasomin.com.ph/PDOSoMin/Documents/press_releases/2008/images/08_A.jpg

http://www.ppasomin.com.ph/PDOSoMin/Documents/press_releases/2008/images/08_B.jpg

Davao City (13 February) -- On her next visit to Davao City, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be bringing an investment mission of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs interested in agri-business in an effort to promote Mindanao as an agri-business area.

he President will be joining the investors in a lunch at Pearl Farm at the Island Garden City of Samal and "I will bring them to various areas chosen by the Department of Agriculture to be a good place for investing livestock and aquaculture."

However, she wanted to make sure that agri-support infrastructure developments in the Davao Region will not be in conflict with the tourism plans for the Island Garden City of Samal.

The President will be bringing in the Chinese investors now that the Davao International Port development has been put in place and that the Davao roll-on, roll-off system has been set up.

President was in Davao City yesterday (Friday) to inaugurate the newly completed P400 million worth Davao Port expansion project and for the groundbreaking of the proposed P870 million Passenger Terminal Building project.

The P400 million port expansion project includes the construction of 3,179 square meter reinforced concrete wharf; 13,180 square meter back-up area, mooring and fendering area, drainage system, port lighting and rock works.

The Passenger Terminal Building project will include development of parking areas and a Ro-Ro ramp; a greeter building and a gate complex.

In a brief interaction with media practitioners, the President told them of the initial plans of the national government to establish a RoRo system from Davao to Samal to Lupon in Davao Oriental.

However, she said that "the best way to bring the traffic from the Southwestern Mindanao to the Davao International Port and the best route would be from Pantukan" (in Compostela Valley.)

Information sheets of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Southern Mindanao Port District said that PPA has already completed the Davao Ro-Ro system related projects for possible lateral links which include the Babak port in Samal; Banay-Banay and San Isidro ports in Davao Oriental. (PIA) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090213.htm&no=85)

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 04:48 PM

wala akong alam sir ambs... may nagbigay lang sa akin nung leaflet kaya picture picture agad para mapost... hehehehe :cheers:

so from Camella Residences nagin Northpoint na?:)

sj_lighting

March 14th, 2009, 04:51 PM

thanks sa info @dinabaw

dinabaw

March 14th, 2009, 05:06 PM

^^ your welcome got to go i hope tuloy ang eb sa monday para sa mga updates mo hehe i text lang kita.

neyoneyo80

March 14th, 2009, 05:35 PM

:lurker: :yes: :lurker:
???

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6139/mg1942.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg1942.jpg)

hindi kayo naniniwala more unveiling projects hehe...

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/SMM.jpg

credits to sj_lighting

here's another one a hotel in quirino is already underway.:cheers:

^^ welcome sarah oo mas exciting dito maraming happenings LOL ... welcome i hope you enjoy posting here hehe

anyway the newly constructed Sasa wharf expansion ...

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1391/jpg.jpg (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jpg.jpg)

CAMELLA NORTHPOINT

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/003.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/004.jpg

artvision

March 14th, 2009, 06:11 PM

???

http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6139/mg1942.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/my.php?image=mg1942.jpg)

:uh: :eek: :sly:

gibira siguro ni

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2009, 08:10 PM

hindi kayo naniniwala more unveiling projects hehe...

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/SMM.jpg

credits to sj_lighting

here's another one a hotel in quirino is already underway.:cheers:

hehehe yeah sir matagal na itong sinimulan... ito yung hotel na sinasabi ng kaibigan ni sir darry? near metrolifestyle....

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2009, 08:15 PM

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san ba jan yung official na design?. the first pic? if ever, nitaas diay xa ug isa ka floor. hehehe

sandman.ink

March 14th, 2009, 09:04 PM

mao ng norm sa hotel sa Davao lol ok lang na kay bintaha kaayo kay sandy naa na pud siya option lol

:bowtie:

:angel:

reancorbz84

March 14th, 2009, 09:13 PM

GOLDEN BELL TRANSFORMED INTO A FASHION HOUSE....

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reancorbz84

March 14th, 2009, 09:16 PM

@dinabaw, dito pala ako dapat mag tambay..heehheeh

hey ms. sarah, musta na? hehehehehe..

sandman.ink

March 14th, 2009, 09:26 PM

GOLDEN BELL TRANSFORMED INTO A FASHION HOUSE....

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/Photo-0006-2.jpg

wow! nice transformation....well, I guess mga made to order ang clothes dito...parang "couture" hehehe...

Ibex

March 15th, 2009, 12:33 AM

^^ welcome sarah oo mas exciting dito maraming happenings LOL ... welcome i hope you enjoy posting here hehe

anyway the newly constructed Sasa wharf expansion ...

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/1391/jpg.jpg (http://img161.imageshack.us/my.php?image=jpg.jpg)

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/595/dsc06373.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/392/dsc06378.jpg

Here's the extent ng port expansion abot hanggang RORO port. :cheers:

Il Tenore

March 15th, 2009, 12:33 AM

???

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....weird.....

;)

Il Tenore

March 15th, 2009, 02:12 AM

after Student's Recital, my mom and me decided to eat at Bigby's...

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The Place
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Triple Decker... A must try.
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Kamikazee.. sossy na Fishball! (nakuhaan na ug duha)
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Closer look... nyum!
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Triple Decker!
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hahay... failed.. pero, nyum nyum!
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sj_lighting

March 15th, 2009, 02:42 AM

hey ms. sarah, musta na? hehehehehe..

hello reancorbz84, long time no hear sau ah, very bz bah?
sana maka join ako sa mga lakad nyo soon.
just keep me posted.

happy araw ng dabaw!

leml

March 15th, 2009, 02:44 AM

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/004.jpg

HEY; Asa ni dapit. Among house is along that road going up from J.P. Laurel. Di ko sya mapicture out. Is this along Ladislawa Avenue or fronting the Green Building from Buhangin Road?

Ibex

March 15th, 2009, 03:02 AM

kana gud area @leml sa may hill kanto sa Buhangin ug bajada rds... kanang naay acasia ba na nga kahoy :)

Pero na pansin ba ninyo alanganin iya mga entrances pasulod sa area.

Ibex

March 15th, 2009, 03:26 AM

Kini oh na superimpose na iya development plan

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/849/46492798.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2066/004copy.jpg

abskess

March 15th, 2009, 04:03 AM

am not sure bro, pero mas ok cguro ung sa taas na lang para mas taas and mas lapad sya... :banana::banana::banana:

abskess

March 15th, 2009, 04:09 AM

thanks sir ibex :cheers:

Ibex

March 15th, 2009, 04:13 AM

thanks sir ibex :cheers:

:okay:

leml

March 15th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Oh thanks goys. So dapit lang diay gihapon sya sa Morning Side Heights ug NCCC Village. Naa ni'y pool? :D

leml

March 15th, 2009, 06:00 AM

^^ Yeah. The food is good there. THE BEST :]

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 06:10 AM

^^ lami kaau ang Rack-A-Bye Baby and mojo chicken sa bigby's hehehehe

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 06:13 AM

@dinabaw, dito pala ako dapat mag tambay..heehheeh

hello reancorbz84, long time no hear sau ah, very bz bah?
sana maka join ako sa mga lakad nyo soon.
just keep me posted.

happy araw ng dabaw!

hehe mejo buys nga ms. sarah. oh yeah join us pls.... i guess will have one dis monday?.. heheheheh

junax

March 15th, 2009, 06:32 AM

mga goys showbiz time muna tayo :lol:

found some screen caps, don't know what movie was this (john lloyd cruz and bea alonzo)...

cm. recto, marco polo
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/jb1.jpg

ateneo de davao university
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/jb3.jpg
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/jb2.jpg

update: lumalaki at tumataas na ang centerpoint mall matina

junax

March 15th, 2009, 06:48 AM

here, some updates...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/jb4.jpg

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2009, 07:04 AM

Kini oh na superimpose na iya development plan

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/849/46492798.jpg

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2066/004copy.jpg

Galeng naman ni Sir Ibex! :okay:

xzibit31

March 15th, 2009, 07:11 AM

hindi kayo naniniwala more unveiling projects hehe...

http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/SMM.jpg

credits to sj_lighting

here's another one a hotel in quirino is already underway.:cheers:

alam ko kung sin may ari nyan...hehehehhe....si adarna of queensland fame....:banana:

sj_lighting

March 15th, 2009, 07:12 AM

here, some updates...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/jb4.jpg

may correction lng po ako sir junax, dun sa nakalagay na jollibee fronting mc do matina na picture nyo,coz according to my source po kac, another gasoline station yan...which is which ba talaga...heheheh

sj_lighting

March 15th, 2009, 07:14 AM

alam ko kung sin may ari nyan...hehehehhe....si adarna of queensland fame....:banana:
na meet ko yung may ari...she's pretty, petite n slim..hehehe siya ba yung adarna sabi niyo?

junax

March 15th, 2009, 07:16 AM

may correction lng po ako sir junax, dun sa nakalagay na jollibee fronting mc do matina na picture nyo,coz according to my source po kac, another gasoline station yan...which is which ba talaga...heheheh

parang nabasa ko some threads ago, na jollibee yan by the floirendos, actually no idea ako talaga hehe. 3 guesses, jollibee, gasoline station, office building, kahit saan dyan ok lang kasi idle yang lupa na yan buti naman at magagamit na.

xzibit31

March 15th, 2009, 07:17 AM

may correction lng po ako sir junax, dun sa nakalagay na jollibee fronting mc do matina na picture nyo,coz according to my source po kac, another gasoline station yan...which is which ba talaga...heheheh

yup its gonna be another gasoline station nga. i saw the large gasolne tanks kanina.

ang jollibee ay sa harap mismo ng mcdo. floirendo bought the land and he got the franchise for jollibee there..:)

xzibit31

March 15th, 2009, 07:19 AM

na meet ko yung may ari...she's pretty, petite n slim..hehehe siya ba yung adarna sabi niyo?

maybe anak nya....its just a hung ha..kasi a few weeks ago i saw some dump trucks at the site and ang nakasulat sa mga trucks ay queensland development corporation.:)

sj_lighting

March 15th, 2009, 07:20 AM

yup its gonna be another gasoline station nga. i saw the large gasolne tanks kanina.

ang jollibee ay sa harap mismo ng mcdo. floirendo bought the land and he got the franchise for jollibee there..:)

yeah, developed by Damosa Land, yung tinutukoy nyo po atah is yung may Skygo bldg.

junax

March 15th, 2009, 07:22 AM

yup its gonna be another gasoline station nga. i saw the large gasolne tanks kanina.

ang jollibee ay sa harap mismo ng mcdo. floirendo bought the land and he got the franchise for jollibee there..:)

ah ok tnx capo, magkatabi lang kasi sila... so yung formerly pizza station pala na denimolish na ang magiging jollibee, wow in front na in front talaga ng mc do.

davaoeagle

March 15th, 2009, 07:25 AM

here, some updates...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/jb4.jpg

Thanks for taking time out to take these pictures. Lovely updates, bai Junax! :cheers:

xzibit31

March 15th, 2009, 07:25 AM

yeah, developed by Damosa Land, yung tinutukoy nyo po atah is yung may Skygo bldg.

its the skygo building and the building next to it. actually cafe firenzo is rumored to set up there also, beside jollibee.

xzibit31

March 15th, 2009, 07:26 AM

ah ok tnx capo, magkatabi lang kasi sila... so yung formerly pizza station pala na denimolish na ang magiging jollibee, wow in front na in front talaga ng mc do.

oo nga eh. well that is the beauty of free enterprise.:)

junax

March 15th, 2009, 07:33 AM

Thanks for taking time out to take these pictures. Lovely updates, bai Junax! :cheers:

every opportunity sir eagle para sa davao updates :)

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 07:38 AM

OT wala bang eb sa Araw ng Dabaw? mag lilibre daw si @sj_lighting(sarah) tomorrow!joke!

btw tapos na pala yun Rizal Memorial College Mall lol

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 07:41 AM

na meet ko yung may ari...she's pretty, petite n slim..hehehe siya ba yung adarna sabi niyo?

si ibong adarna ata yun :lol: i guess wifey noong may-ari kasi lalaki yung nag didrive nuong Ferrari .

sj_lighting

March 15th, 2009, 07:42 AM

OT wala bang eb sa Araw ng Dabaw? mag lilibre daw si @sj_lighting(sarah) tomorrow!joke!

btw tapos na pala yun Rizal Memorial College Mall lol

ay ganun, dba dapat u all welcome newbie like me?
may concert mamaya dito sa Damosa sponsored by Globe....sinong available?
hehehehe

sandman.ink

March 15th, 2009, 07:45 AM

na meet ko yung may ari...she's pretty, petite n slim..hehehe siya ba yung adarna sabi niyo?

according to my source, anak na daw magpapatakbo nyan (un ata na girl you're referring to)...I asked them kasi last year about it when atty peng shared the info :)

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 07:47 AM

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 07:58 AM

ay ganun, dba dapat u all welcome newbie like me?
may concert mamaya dito sa Damosa sponsored by Globe....sinong available?
hehehehe

concert ba ni bamboo yan? hehe sige ako ok lang kung ngayon ...sino available sa inyo goys?

yung U/C na hotel sa Quirino sino may-ari or may name ba?

sj_lighting

March 15th, 2009, 08:11 AM

concert ba ni bamboo yan? hehe sige ako ok lang kung ngayon ...sino available sa inyo goys?

yung U/C na hotel sa Quirino sino may-ari or may name ba?

wala pang confirmed name ng hotel pero ang alam ko Dr. Lim ang owner.
yung sa Avanceña st. naman na 5storey hotel, wala pa final na name ng hotel, for approval pa daw.

kung sino man sa inyo makapasyal ng Damosa later, i'm just a txt away, just check my no. below.

henji

March 15th, 2009, 08:45 AM

may correction lng po ako sir junax, dun sa nakalagay na jollibee fronting mc do matina na picture nyo,coz according to my source po kac, another gasoline station yan...which is which ba talaga...heheheh

gasolinahan jud ba... kaganiha (03/15/09 10am) nagcommute ko from downtown naay gicrane nga duha ka tanke green ang color... diba pag dagko nga tanke usually are used by gasoline stations.. Mao ng nahuman akong doubt kung unsa jud na jollibee or na gasoline station... on second thougths pwde pud both luke in Bajada tupad sa Mc. Do Bajada remember .... heheh

leml

March 15th, 2009, 09:23 AM

@sj_lighting, Mangadto mi unya. :]

See ya there! :]

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 09:35 AM

^^ lemuel unsa no. nimo? pm sa ako

Ady001

March 15th, 2009, 09:51 AM

^^

One advantage for foreigners is that under Philippine law, even though you cannot legally own property, you can own a condo! Condominium developers can sell up to 40% of the units to foreigners and the unit can be held in the name of the foreigner. For unmarried foreigners, this is a real advantage, and one reason why I am happy to see condos come into the Davao market![/B]

Mangutana lang ko. Why would Davao, with so much land, need condos? Is it because of this? Just an observation though. I'd rather buy acquired assets than condominium units.

Ibex

March 15th, 2009, 09:53 AM

72nd Araw Ng Davao Celebration

:dance:

The Araw ng Dabaw (Davao Day) has evolved into a celebration of the oneness of our multi-cultural city…It is a vibrant feast held every 16th of March and together with the Kadayawan Festival, ranks as Davao City’s biggest annual event!!!

This year’s theme is “Pagtupad sa Dakilang Pangako”.

Highlights of the festival includes the “Parada Dabawenyo” (socio-civic parade), “Bandahan sa Kadalanan” (band parade),”Pasidungog” (fellowship luncheon), “Piging sa Dan” (food street party!),”Sayawan sa Da’n”,”Kalasikas” (park extravaganzas), along with other spectacles within the major city streets, and the much-anticipated search for the “Mutya ng Dabaw”, the city’s Ambassador of Goodwill. Other events, such as “Huni” (pop music song writing competition), concerts, arts and culture presentations, various sports competitions are also held during the festival.

Source: http://philippinehotel.com/?p=60

regjeex

March 15th, 2009, 10:00 AM

If ito yong rendering project, eto ung pina ka maganda at worldclass terminal... IMO, base don sa rendering, mas maganda pa ke sa Airport ng Davao...

passenger terminal ba tinutukoy mo?

PIA Press Release
2009/02/13

PGMA to bring investment mission to Davao

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Davao City (13 February) -- On her next visit to Davao City, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will be bringing an investment mission of overseas Chinese entrepreneurs interested in agri-business in an effort to promote Mindanao as an agri-business area.

he President will be joining the investors in a lunch at Pearl Farm at the Island Garden City of Samal and "I will bring them to various areas chosen by the Department of Agriculture to be a good place for investing livestock and aquaculture."

However, she wanted to make sure that agri-support infrastructure developments in the Davao Region will not be in conflict with the tourism plans for the Island Garden City of Samal.

The President will be bringing in the Chinese investors now that the Davao International Port development has been put in place and that the Davao roll-on, roll-off system has been set up.

President was in Davao City yesterday (Friday) to inaugurate the newly completed P400 million worth Davao Port expansion project and for the groundbreaking of the proposed P870 million Passenger Terminal Building project.

The P400 million port expansion project includes the construction of 3,179 square meter reinforced concrete wharf; 13,180 square meter back-up area, mooring and fendering area, drainage system, port lighting and rock works.

The Passenger Terminal Building project will include development of parking areas and a Ro-Ro ramp; a greeter building and a gate complex.

In a brief interaction with media practitioners, the President told them of the initial plans of the national government to establish a RoRo system from Davao to Samal to Lupon in Davao Oriental.

However, she said that "the best way to bring the traffic from the Southwestern Mindanao to the Davao International Port and the best route would be from Pantukan" (in Compostela Valley.)

Information sheets of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) Southern Mindanao Port District said that PPA has already completed the Davao Ro-Ro system related projects for possible lateral links which include the Babak port in Samal; Banay-Banay and San Isidro ports in Davao Oriental. (PIA) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090213.htm&no=85)

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 10:03 AM

wala pang confirmed name ng hotel pero ang alam ko Dr. Lim ang owner.
yung sa Avanceña st. naman na 5storey hotel, wala pa final na name ng hotel, for approval pa daw.

kung sino man sa inyo makapasyal ng Damosa later, i'm just a txt away, just check my no. below.

received my text?

anyway majority are available tomorrow

how about chicos caffe?@6pm?

dinabaw

March 15th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Mangutana lang ko. Why would Davao, with so much land, need condos? Is it because of this? Just an observation though. I'd rather buy acquired assets than condominium units.

well ang kwento2 karamihan nahihirapan ng mag commute from home to worplaces(at least downtown area) at saka majority bumibili niyan meron ng bahay(investment purpose) and others are from other places mostly from Cotabato and Normin.:)

leml

March 15th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Okay! :]

paulkrps

March 15th, 2009, 12:23 PM

If ito yong rendering project, eto ung pina ka maganda at worldclass terminal... IMO, base don sa rendering, mas maganda pa ke sa Airport ng Davao...

agree. altho dia is still a beauty in it's own right.

paulkrps

March 15th, 2009, 12:31 PM

Kini oh na superimpose na iya development plan

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/849/46492798.jpg

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akong issue lang ani mga goys is di kaha maglisod ani ang gikan agdao or downtown musolod? so kung gikan ka lets say agdao, mangita kag katuyukan para makasulod? or am i missing something here?

Ibex

March 15th, 2009, 01:03 PM

akong issue lang ani mga goys is di kaha maglisod ani ang gikan agdao or downtown musolod? so kung gikan ka lets say agdao, mangita kag katuyukan para makasulod? or am i missing something here?

Mao pud na akong na pansin paul kanang naa sa JP Laurel dapat gikan ka DMC or Buhangin para maka sulod then blind curve baya na gkan buhangin ky elevated na siya (so as those plying bajada di makita ang gkan buhangin).

paulkrps

March 15th, 2009, 01:26 PM

^^ if they can but the lots behind it to for entry provisions mas maayo unta. murag sa karon nga tan-aw nako, muadto kag ladislawa para mo-uturn then balik sa agi para makasulod. hasol kaayo na ba.

paulkrps

March 15th, 2009, 02:15 PM

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Puting Bato

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Samal Island's eastern seaboard

nice ibex, great scenery.

Govinda

March 15th, 2009, 05:23 PM

so from Camella Residences nagin Northpoint na?:)

i'll answer this ambs..

yup the new name is Camella Northpoint..

Govinda

March 15th, 2009, 05:33 PM

parang nabasa ko some threads ago, na jollibee yan by the floirendos, actually no idea ako talaga hehe. 3 guesses, jollibee, gasoline station, office building, kahit saan dyan ok lang kasi idle yang lupa na yan buti naman at magagamit na.

yup its gonna be another gasoline station nga. i saw the large gasolne tanks kanina.

ang jollibee ay sa harap mismo ng mcdo. floirendo bought the land and he got the franchise for jollibee there..:)

just an insertion, since kasali naman sa topic yung Jollibee, another branch is currently under construction in Buhangin..just across Honda and San Pedro Village..

Govinda

March 15th, 2009, 05:38 PM

well ang kwento2 karamihan nahihirapan ng mag commute from home to worplaces(at least downtown area) at saka majority bumibili niyan meron ng bahay(investment purpose) and others are from other places mostly from Cotabato and Normin.:)

addition to that, foreigners and companies are joining the condo craze in Davao..

Govinda

March 15th, 2009, 05:55 PM

by the way, marami na ang reservations sa Building I..:)

CAMELLA NORTHPOINT

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reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 08:32 PM

hey goodmorning guyz! just got home from our "kalit kalit na EB".... hehehe...

sorry kalit jud coz i thot na di makakpunta si ms. sarah later so decided to meet her na lang kanina... so yun.... see u later sa araw ng dabaw meet..

leml

March 15th, 2009, 08:35 PM

Me too; I had fun. See ya later in Switzerland, then Italy? :D Hahaha. Eurotrip later! Need to rest! HAPPY ARAW NG DABAW GOYS

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 08:42 PM

oh so confirmed na xa, coming from two sources - a friend who is the hotel managr of microtel suites and our newbie sj lighting whose house is near lang sa area..-- yellow cab is openning soon at the gateway....

reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 08:47 PM

WHAT: DAVAO MEET
WHERE: CHICO D CAFE
WHEN: MARCH 15 2009
WHO: SSC DAVAO

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reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 08:49 PM

WHAT: DAVAO MEET
WHERE: LEGASPI STREET, D.C.
WHEN: MARCH 15 2009
WHO: SSC DAVAO

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reancorbz84

March 15th, 2009, 08:51 PM

WHAT: DAVAO MEET
WHERE: K1 KTV, PRIME SQUARE, D.C.
WHEN: MARCH 15 2009
WHO: SSC DAVAO

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paulkrps

March 15th, 2009, 11:08 PM

well, to cut it short, ang bumibili, makaafford man. no more no less. wa nay daghang istorya.

Ibex

March 16th, 2009, 12:05 AM

2008 ba talaga yan or was it yesterday???

reancorbz84

March 16th, 2009, 12:10 AM

2008 ba talaga yan or was it yesterday???

hehehe sorry sir, la ko ka get over sa 2008.... changed it already. hehehehe:bash:

Ibex

March 16th, 2009, 12:18 AM

hehehe sorry sir, la ko ka get over sa 2008.... changed it already. hehehehe:bash:

mao... naa lagi new faces RA?

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2009, 12:58 AM

hehehe sorry sir, la ko ka get over sa 2008.... changed it already. hehehehe:bash:
sure jud na 2008?

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 01:49 AM

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 01:58 AM

just an insertion, since kasali naman sa topic yung Jollibee, another branch is currently under construction in Buhangin..just across Honda and San Pedro Village..

Does this make the ratio smaller? :lol:

WawaY[625]

March 16th, 2009, 02:00 AM

I missed the meet! Lol!

We have a growing roster of credible members ah! And a female this time around. Ayos! :okay:

2 females atty :) lady in black :hi:

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 02:02 AM

;33666568']2 females atty :) lady in black :hi:

Aw. Actually, the lady in black is carrotz's gf, an honorary member. Hehehe. :D

WawaY[625]

March 16th, 2009, 02:11 AM

female man gihapon na hehe :lol:

sj_lighting

March 16th, 2009, 02:12 AM

Good morning guys!

kakagising ko lng...happy Araw ng Davao!

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 02:21 AM

;33666962']female man gihapon na hehe :lol:

:lol:

I'm so itching to open the new thread for Camella Northpoint. :lol:

sj_lighting

March 16th, 2009, 02:46 AM

Goys,

sinong may latest pic update ng likod ng K7 strip?i'm not sure kung 3storey hotel lng ba talaga plus BPO offices developed by L.S. Lozano Development, Inc. dyan sa may J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang

randyvouz

March 16th, 2009, 03:15 AM

HAPPY 72ND ARAW NG DAVAO :banana:

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 03:23 AM

Does this make the ratio smaller? :lol:

yah paliit nang paliit ang consumer ratio ! :lol:

paulkrps

March 16th, 2009, 03:27 AM

^^ peng hok can't still get over the ratio issue?:D

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 03:27 AM

i missed the " pictorials " hahaha..left the scene early due to work..
but nice to meet yah sj lighting..

WHAT: DAVAO MEET
WHERE: CHICO D CAFE
WHEN: MARCH 15 2009
WHO: SSC DAVAO

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Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 03:35 AM

yah paliit nang paliit ang consumer ratio ! :lol:

Hahahaha! Soon, Davao will be the Jollibee capital of Mindanao. :lol:

^^ peng hok can't still get over the ratio issue?:D

Of course! Pag wala nang ibang pwedeng pag-usapan, it all boils down to Jollibee. :D

i missed the " pictorials " hahaha..left the scene early due to work..
but nice to meet yah sj lighting..

I thought you totally missed the meet. Shy-mode ka lang pala. :lol:

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 03:36 AM

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 03:40 AM

Hahahaha! Soon, Davao will be the Jollibee capital of Mindanao. :lol:

Of course! Pag wala nang ibang pwedeng pag-usapan, it all boils down to Jollibee. :D

I thought you totally missed the meet. Shy-mode ka lang pala. :lol:

i was there actually last night hopping from one table to another haha..but needed to leave early nga lang kasi may evening duty ako every fortnight and end of the month..

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 03:43 AM

i was there actually last night hopping from one table to another haha..but needed to leave early nga lang kasi may evening duty ako every fortnight and end of the month..

Table hopping? Sosyal ka talaga sir! :lol:

Duty? Kanino? :lol:

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 03:45 AM

umiiwas na si Gov sa amin takot na mag bayad!LOL joke! but he bought as pizza thanks gov!

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 03:46 AM

Table hopping? Sosyal ka talaga sir! :lol:

Duty? Kanino? :lol:

hahaha kasi i had other friends with me..

duty sa work..reporting period kasi ng mga airlines every fortnight and end of the month so i needed to load fresh stocks of e-tickets hehehe..

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 03:47 AM

umiiwas na si Gov sa amin takot na mag bayad!LOL joke! but he bought as pizza thanks gov!

hahaha si RA nagbayad ng pizza :lol:

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 03:49 AM

Ay mabuti na lang wala ako sa meet, kundi ako sana ang magbabayad. :lol:

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 03:51 AM

umiiwas na si Gov sa amin takot na mag bayad!LOL joke! but he bought as pizza thanks gov!

Inabuso niyo kasi. :lol:

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 03:57 AM

ahemm so pusoy na naman kami mamya! wala ang patron! joke!LOL

penk: oi di kami nag-abuso kayo yung umorder uli sa Meditteranian LOL

may eb na naman mamya i hope capo will attend tonight! :cheers:

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 03:59 AM

well, to cut it short, ang bumibili, makaafford man. no more no less. wa nay daghang istorya.

:lol:

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 04:05 AM

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 04:16 AM

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Pasta @ K1 Cafe

sj_lighting

March 16th, 2009, 04:19 AM

@dinabaw

can't promise na maka attend ako later hah...anyway nag enjoy naman ako kagabi kahit antok na antok na ako...anong oras na kaya yun naka uwi tau...nde sanay beauty ko...

artvision

March 16th, 2009, 04:20 AM

LGUs benefit from new tourism law

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (14 March) -- Local tourism players are expected to benefit much from the tourism bill if President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo will sign it into law.

Senator Richard Gordon told the tourism stakeholders in yesterday's Tourism Industry-Related Congress held at the Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City. It is a forum that gathered the various players in the tourism sector to organize better tourism packages.

The bill, according to him, features the establishment of tourism enterprise zones across the country. This alone is already expected to boost domestic tourism.

"With this law, local governments will now be pushed to develop their own tourism sites, come up with a package that would be attractive to potential tourists," he said.

Gordon stressed that it is now the role of the LGUs to be more creative in having better tourism investments such that everything from hotel accommodation to products are all offered in a tourism site.

It is also the role of LGUs to develop their tourism enterprise zone as they would be competing with other local cities and municipalities offering distinct sites and products.

Targets for the tourism enterprise zones include Cebu, Davao, Bohol, Laguna, Cavite, Boracay, Palawan, and Iloilo.

DOT Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab said that local tourist destinations must take advantage of cheaper air and sea transport fares being offered by various airlines and shipping companies.

"We observe that most domestic travelers have confined their travel within the region. Airlines have also opened flights in new areas like Laoag, Bosoanga, Zamboanga. This shows that there is a growing new market in local areas." Palabyab said. (PIA XI)

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 04:21 AM

ahemm so pusoy na naman kami mamya! wala ang patron! joke!LOL

penk: oi di kami nag-abuso kayo yung umorder uli sa Meditteranian LOL

may eb na naman mamya i hope capo will attend tonight! :cheers:

may EB pala tonight ? thought yun na yung kagabi ?

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 04:23 AM

may EB pala tonight ? thought yun na yung kagabi ?

mas maganda mamya may drama presentation. ;) if you want to cum este come bring jacket pupunta tayo ng Swiss LOL

xzibit31

March 16th, 2009, 04:46 AM

asa diay unya? i will try to go.

abskess

March 16th, 2009, 05:23 AM

:lol:

I'm so itching to open the new thread for Camella Northpoint. :lol:

go go go na atty peng... :)

sj_lighting

March 16th, 2009, 05:25 AM

Construction Update:
*may itatayong Polyclinic and Dianostic Center dyan sa Damosa Gateway, i forgot kung ilang storey ang building. dyan sa vacant parking lot harap ng phoenix gasoline station ang project site.
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/polyclinic.jpg

*Kailan kaya matapos ang Gym n Fitness center sa 2nd flr. ng MarketBasket Damosa Gateway, at least malakad ko lng ang gym...heheheh

*Abangan ang commercial complex na itatayo sa harap ng IronHorse sa may Rizal st. most probably by April or May start of demolition, more shopping & entertainment centers in Davao.

*Soon to rise: a well known mineral water plant itatayo,exact location nde ako definite kung sa may Ulas ba yun, but according to my source, somewhere south.

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2009, 06:10 AM

^^lahi lagi siya na pasta... daghan kaayo sagol...

KulasKusgan

March 16th, 2009, 06:12 AM

asa diay unya? i will try to go.

switzerland... 6PM. via pal ako (business class).

leml

March 16th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Ready na akong passport ^^ :] Pero muuli ko sayo. School tomorrow. Haay T_x" Pila gani kahours ang flight Sir Kulas? :lol:

Ady001

March 16th, 2009, 06:31 AM

well, to cut it short, ang bumibili, makaafford man. no more no less. wa nay daghang istorya.

Apan ang Condom, as a whole, could easily depreciate in value for maybe 30 years because we count the whole building as a whole that depreciates. Kung balay, mutaas man ang value kay yuta may gituntungan.

Nonetheless, I would live in a condo kung ultra-tight na ang space esp. Makati or Metro Manila.

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2009, 06:35 AM

gi-google earth nako unya ang swiss deli, naa diay sa Lanang! layoa sad oi!..

KulasKusgan

March 16th, 2009, 07:01 AM

^^ dont worry dali lang ta dinner lang man. naay important announcement so you need to be there.

Ready na akong passport ^^ :] Pero muuli ko sayo. School tomorrow. Haay T_x" Pila gani kahours ang flight Sir Kulas? :lol:

approx 1 hr sakin. siguro minutes lang sayo. kay ms sarah, seconds lang abot na siya switzerland.

franz235

March 16th, 2009, 07:07 AM

HAPPY 72ND YEAR DAVAO!!!

xzibit31

March 16th, 2009, 07:09 AM

switzerland... 6PM. via pal ako (business class).

pagka layo pud ana oi....:ohno:...

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 07:11 AM

^^ sayang na lang ang business class na kuha mo sa Pal!lol

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Sun-Star (http://www.news-local.net/Davao/125.63/7.11/)

Forging partnership to boost Davao tourism
Monday, March 16, 2009
By Nelson C. Bagaforo

WHILE other areas in the country started to feel the adverse effects of the global economic downturn triggered by the financial crisis plaguing big economies like the USA, Japan and the United Kingdom, Davao Region has remained steadfast in its economic performance.

For instance, while other regions suffered a slump in tourist arrivals, Davao Region's tourism industry registered a remarkable growth.

The regional office of the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported an increase of 10.9 percent in tourist arrivals for the first nine months of 2008, as compared to the same period in the previous year.

"Davao Region will continue to be an attractive tourist destination. It will continue to be a driver of the region's economy," said DOT-Southern Mindanao Regional Director Sonia Garcia.

DOT's regional office, in a bid to sustain tourism's growth, has intensified efforts to further strengthen the industry through flagship projects on promotions and marketing.

Some of these projects include participation in major national exhibits, such as WOW Philippines, tri-media exposures and tourism site development.

Last week, DOT embarked on another project that will support its thrust for a long-term tourism campaign as it partnered with Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) in launching the Smart-Davao DOT Community Solution, during the 5th Tourism Related Industry Congress (Tricon) at Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City.

The project is making use of Smart's Infoboard, a web-based messaging service and a Customized Community SIM.

The launch resulted from a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) forged by DOT-Southern Mindanao, led by Garcia, and Smart, represented by chief wireless adviser Orlando B. Vea and Smart head of wireless consumer solutions Danilo J. Mojica. Also at the signing of the MOA were Davao del Norte Governor Rodolfo P. Del Rosario and Davao Region Tourism Council (DRTC) chair Alma L. Uy.

The agreement covers the promotions of tourism in the region.

Garcia said the project could have cost the department some P2 million to P2.5 million, but "we're getting it for free."

"This is a great opportunity for Smart's 36 million subscribers [nationwide] to know that Davao Region has a lot of tourist destinations," she said, adding that the infoboard is not only limited to information about Davao City, but also Tagum City, the Island Garden City of Samal, Mati City and other areas in the region.

With the new partnership, she said more business and tourism establishments in the region such as hotels, inns, restaurants, spas, resorts, and others will request for DOT accreditation since only accredited firms will be included in the infoboard list.

With the introduction of the Smart-DOT Community Solution, Davao will not only be known for the beauty of its waling-waling, the distinct taste of the durian, the splendor of Mt. Apo and the majesty of the Philippine Eagle.

Powered by Smart Buddy, Davao DOT's Customized SIMs will enable tourists in the region to pull information and send comments and suggestions anytime, anywhere.

This Community Solution has also been recognized as one of the best in the use of mobile for social and economic development at the recently concluded 2009 GSMA Global Mobile Awards held in Barcelona, Spain.

Del Rosario said "The Smart-Davao DOT Community Solution will definitely facilitate in achieving DOT's tourism marketing plan, tourism policy implementation and monitoring to attract tourists and to provide greater satisfaction for tourists while in the province."

"After all, tourists want value for their money," he said.

Uy, for her part, said with the continuous growth of the region's tourism industry, "more businesses will be developed and as a result, more jobs can be generated."

"We hope to develop appropriate tourism products and have a careful assessment of tourism sites for the province that offers new experiences to our tourists. The Smart-Davao DOT Community Solution is a creative way of coping with the crisis and is an excellent way of packaging and promoting local destinations here in Davao," Uy said.

With the pervasiveness of mobile phones, the Davao tourism industry can now maximize its potential with 700-Davao or 700-32826.

The project can address queries and tourist concerns; provide general information, advisories and announcements; provide user-specific data such as places to dine, festivals, events, tourist attractions, medical services, flight schedules, etc. and conduct polls and surveys and provide real time results, among others.

"In line with Smart's 'Internet for All' advocacy, the Infoboard illustrates the limitless possibilities and applications presented by wireless broadband combined with Smart's leadership in wireless telecommunications, Vea said.

"We are looking forward to a long-term and synergistic partnership with Davao," he added.

Louie de Guzman, Smart wireless community solution manager, also said the project will benefit not only the region, but also the whole country.

"Davao Region has a high potential for tourism. The infoboard has the advantage of quick and easy activation. If I am a tourist and I am looking what restaurant to go to, I will just type DVOCITY, space, INFO, space, RESTO and I can already have the list of the accredited restaurants of the DOT-11. This could also be done for the list of hotels and spas," de Guzman said.

He said availing of the infoboard service is also like spending for a regular text message. He said Smart is not doing this project with the DOT for revenue. Instead, it is initiated as part of the company's effort for nation-building.

Mon Isberto, head of the PLDT-Smart public affairs, added that the activation of the Tourism Infoboard will display the strong commitment and partnership of both the Smart company and the tourism department in the region.

"This project is really a partnership. We can always provide the technical platform, while the quality of information is being ensured by the local government units and the local tourism authorities. Whatever information available in the DOT 11 website will also be available in this infoboard. We are piloting this project here because people in Davao are very enthusiastic of this approach," Isberto said.

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 07:21 AM

^^ mao ng Gasketti Spagetti.

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 08:46 AM

gi-google earth nako unya ang swiss deli, naa diay sa Lanang! layoa sad oi!..

I was sipping coffee in a corner and there I saw Jonas (Il Tenore) amidst a huge, jostling crowd at SM Davao over the weekend whilst licking and sucking his ice cream :lol::lol:

carrotz

March 16th, 2009, 08:47 AM

karon lng nako nakuha ang multi-platinum visa entry sa europe... abot ko didto 6pm.. kita nalang ta didto...:lol:

Ibex

March 16th, 2009, 09:11 AM

Inabuso niyo kasi. :lol:

ahemm so pusoy na naman kami mamya! wala ang patron! joke!LOL

penk: oi di kami nag-abuso kayo yung umorder uli sa Meditteranian LOL

may eb na naman mamya i hope capo will attend tonight! :cheers:

Abuso ba yun sir Peng? ni wala sila ka tarog sa bank account ni Gov... :lol::lol::lol: :cheers:

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2009, 12:05 PM

I was sipping coffee in a corner and there I saw Jonas (Il Tenore) amidst a huge, jostling crowd at SM Davao over the weekend whilst licking and sucking his ice cream :lol::lol:
ayaw'g saba ba!:lol:
ba't di mo ako tinawag? gilibre unta ko nimo!:D

Ibex

March 16th, 2009, 12:13 PM

ayaw'g saba ba!:lol:
ba't di mo ako tinawag? gilibre unta ko nimo!:D

wala ka gitawag kay three's a crowd na :cheers:

davaob4now

March 16th, 2009, 12:50 PM

Happy Araw ng Davao...:cheers:

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 12:52 PM

wala ka gitawag kay three's a crowd na :cheers:

:lol::lol:

regjeex

March 16th, 2009, 12:53 PM

nice design! mura kag naa sa gawas sa PI...:)

Maybe somebody can open a new thread for this project? :D

Govinda

March 16th, 2009, 12:53 PM

ayaw'g saba ba!:lol:
ba't di mo ako tinawag? gilibre unta ko nimo!:D

there was too much noise you could hardly hear me yelling at you hahaha..

Noize_320

March 16th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Happy "birthday" Davao...hehehe :)

shaKEIRa

March 16th, 2009, 03:08 PM

musta davao? gikan ko dira gahapon... naa napud kog iligan... az en!!

WawaY[625]

March 16th, 2009, 03:20 PM

Tayo'y Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao
May isang lungsod na hinihirang
Ang likas n’yang kayamanan, ay walang kapantay
Mga bundok, dagat lupain, naging sagana sa pagkain
At ang magagandang tanawin, kadluan ng aliw

Mutyang Lungsod ng Dabaw, sa iyong paglalakbay
Sa mithing kaunlaran, ikaw ay paglilingkuran
Tayo’y Dabawenyo, na tapat at totoo
Pangarap ay matamo, kaluwalhatian mo
Lungsod na paraiso

tj_brewed

March 16th, 2009, 04:08 PM

:applause:

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2009, 04:44 PM

^^oh! gotta try it! (kung naay time!) lami ba siya? ok ba ang lasa? di ba kaayo tam-is?

Ibex

March 16th, 2009, 04:50 PM

Bungang Isip ni: Hon. Elias B. Lopez
Titik: Dir. P. San Vicente
Musika: G. Anajao

;33689140']Tayo'y Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao
May isang lungsod na hinihirang
Ang likas n’yang kayamanan, ay walang kapantay
Mga bundok, dagat lupain, naging sagana sa pagkain
At ang magagandang tanawin, kadluan ng aliw

Mutyang Lungsod ng Dabaw, sa iyong paglalakbay
Sa mithing kaunlaran, ikaw ay paglilingkuran
Tayo’y Dabawenyo, na tapat at totoo
Pangarap ay matamo, kaluwalhatian mo
Lungsod na paraiso

Click to Play Hymn: (http://www.imeem.com/groups/vWGaMEYI/music/girXHJTm/dioscoro-vicentino-tayoy-dabawenyo-voice/)

Il Tenore

March 16th, 2009, 05:07 PM

there was too much noise you could hardly hear me yelling at you hahaha..
grabe man sad nang di ko kadungog oi! (bungol jud baya ko! :lol:) duol nalang unta ka...;)

MtApoStandard

March 16th, 2009, 05:24 PM

found another one. the instrumental version of the (state anthem:D. like it especially mid to the end part

http://mares.depedonline.net/images/stories/mp3/tayo%27y_dabawenyo_instrumental.mp3

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 05:46 PM

MtApoStandard

March 16th, 2009, 06:14 PM

CAMELLA NORTHPOINT

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/003.jpg

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/004.jpg
looks very nice. this project will transform the streetscape into its modern looks

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 06:17 PM

^^
You're right doc!

That building will look elegant on top of the hill overlooking JP Laurel Ave. :okay:

Noize_320

March 16th, 2009, 06:49 PM

^^ may nakalagay rin na "future expansion" just wondering....hope its taller than the first one...hehehe

leml

March 16th, 2009, 06:59 PM

I got weird rumors about this project. Like very layman. Pero who knows they might be right. Should I post it? :D

carrotz

March 16th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Another tapok tapok :lol: march 16, 2009 @ swiss deli (Switzerland) and Kangaroo (Australia):cheers:

@ Switerland (Swiss Deli)

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0016-3.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0019-2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0005.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0004.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0009-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0015.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0018-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0017-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0016-2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0019-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0013-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0006.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0015-1.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0002-2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0003-1.jpg

back to davao and proceed to Australia
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0020-2.jpg

@ Kangaroo (Australia)
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0004-2.jpg

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0005-1.jpg

total cost for the all trip.. 150 pesos @ pal airlines peso fare:lol:

dinabaw

March 16th, 2009, 07:53 PM

murag alamigas LOL

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/china4-1.jpg

photo by junax

reancorbz84

March 16th, 2009, 08:33 PM

^^ ask leml about it.... its his order. hehehe...:)

Peng Hok

March 16th, 2009, 10:33 PM

^^
Wow! Another tapok tapok ha! :lol:

The scarf looks good on you ambs. :lol:

^^ may nakalagay rin na "future expansion" just wondering....hope its taller than the first one...hehehe

The future expansion in the middle (which has smaller land area) might be the site of the two ten storey buildings relayed by our sources.

I got weird rumors about this project. Like very layman. Pero who knows they might be right. Should I post it? :D

Please post it.

Ibex

March 17th, 2009, 12:54 AM

14,000.00 centavos per bottle huh... :cheers:

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0009-1.jpg

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2009, 12:59 AM

MtApoStandard

March 17th, 2009, 02:50 AM

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t300/carrotz_u88/ABCD0002-2.jpg
kulaskusgan, as always you give laughs. you looked so obsessed naughty with that:lol:
you can have it if you really want...
the skirt will not cost you much i suppos and to complete the set, the shoes im pretty sure will not hurt your deep pockets either

and i wont tell anyone if i see you hapilly wearing them:lol: j/k ra

MtApoStandard

March 17th, 2009, 02:57 AM

murag alamigas LOL

http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/china4-1.jpg

photo by junax
with the amount of people crowding like this, escalators and lifts have to contend with stresses.

im guessing at least half if not most left the mall with some shopping items with them bought. and the malls food shops and stalls im gussing were crowded too with flocking diners

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 03:46 AM

Agritourism at its best
By Henrylito D. Tacio

ECOTOURISM, which involves traveling to relatively undisturbed natural areas to specifically study, admire and enjoy the scenery and its wildlife, was a highly acceptable environmental protection concept of the 1990s.

In time, the term "agritourism" came into existence. Coined from the two words -- agriculture and tourism -- it is a kind of a study tour among areas, which have been found to adopt organic farming and sustainable agricultural production.

Perhaps one of the top agritourism destinations in the country is the farm of the Mindanao Baptist Rural Life Center (MBRLC), a non-government organization based in Kinuskusan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. Nestled at the rolling foothills of Mount Apo, the country's highest peak, it is "one of its kind," to quote the words of former agriculture secretary Sonny Dominguez.

People from all over the world -- from Australia to Zimbabwe -- have come to see the area. Most of its visitors, however, are from Asia: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, East Timor,
India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Every year, MBRLC is host to almost 10,000 visitors. Almost daily, groups arrive in batches just to see its "Disneyworld of sustainable farming systems," which the center has developed through the years of experimentation and consultations.

"The MBRLC has been at the forefront of improving the lives of the Filipino people, both physically and spiritually," said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the center's 30th anniversary. "They have provided our people with the necessary guidance in order to become productive members of society."

The first destination of those who come to center is its training hall, where they are oriented about what they will see and what they can do.

"Jesus Christ came into this world not only to save us but also to give us an abundant life," explained Roy C. Alimoane, the center’s current director. "What we are doing here are proofs that we can have an abundant life."

After the orientation, the group walks for about five minutes for their first stopover: Sloping Agricultural Land Technology (Salt 1). Basically, Salt is a method of growing crops between contoured rows of nitrogen fixing trees and shrubs. The hedgerows serve as a way to control soil erosion. They are also cut every month and the cuttings are placed in the alleys to serve as fertilizer for the crops.

The next place to visit: Simple Agro-Livestock Technology (Salt 2), where animals are introduced into the Salt system. "Our model farm is only one half hectare," said livestock supervisor Rowe Celeste. Instead of raising cattle, which requires a land area of one hectare per animal, MBRLC recommends goats. "Although a goat is small, she can produce as much as four liters of milk every day if she is purebred and is given a ration to meet all of her nutritional requirements," he said.

The dairy goat they recommend is Anglo-Nubian. However, they are also raising Boer goats, as a source of meat. This breed originated from South Africa where the word "boer" means "farm."

After 20 minutes, the group moves to the next project: Sustainable Agroforest Land Technology (Salt 3). “Where in the world can you find a system where trees and crops are planted together?” asks Aniano Ramos, who usually tours visitors at the farm. Actually, one hectare is devoted to forestry and another hectare to agricultural crops.

Finally, the group ends their first segment of the tour at the Small Agrofruit Livelihood Technology (Salt 4).ÿ See how fruit trees like rambutan, durian, lanzones, mangosteen, marang, and guava are planted together in rows.

"Mindanao is touted to be the fruit basket of the country," Alimoane said.

All of the Salt systems are located in upper portion of the center.

Zacarias B. Sarian, a recipient of the Ramon Magsaysay Award who visited the training center in 1998, commented: "It is not surprising therefore that MBRLC is a favorite destination of people from here and abroad looking for a model of upland farming."

In the lower part of the center, one of its noted systems is the Food Always In The Home (Faith). Called as "refrigerator in the farm," this 100-square-meter vegetable garden provides sufficient vegetables for a family with six members throughout the year.

The central feature of the garden is the basket composts. Their main purpose is "to directly use plant nutrients that can be derived from the rotting materials for home food production," Alimoane said.

As a practitioner of organic farming, the center advocates vermicomposting, the process of converting biodegradable wastes from households and farms into compost (organic soil) through the action of earthworms.

The center is also raising swine, whose manure is utilized in producing biogas. Later on, the sludge is used as organic fertilizer for the fruit trees. The biogas is used in pasteurizing the milk they processed.

There are seven fish ponds found in the lowest portion of the farm. In these ponds, tilapia is raised, which is fertilizer with goat manure. In addition to commercial feeds, tilapia is also given azolla.

The center provides training to those who are interested to immerse further. "Our aim is to promote projects and systems that would enable rural people to improve their standard of living," said Elsa N. Ablayon, head of the training department.

The MBRLC is located 10 kilometers away from the town of Bansalan. To get there, you have to take a bus going to Cotabato City. The travel time is about two hours from the Ecoland Terminal. Outside of the center is a signage so visitors won't miss it.

There are places to stay at the farm. There is a two-door duplex with two rooms each and a bathroom. There are also bunkhouses and dormitory type rooms at reasonable prices.

Be sure to contact the MBRLC first before coming to the center. You can e mail them at mbrlc@mozcom.com. You can also call their office at 064-533-2378.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/agritourism-its-best)

eflex

March 17th, 2009, 04:02 AM

st lukes hospital daw itatayo sa dvo city ? saan to?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 04:09 AM

with the amount of people crowding like this, escalators and lifts have to contend with stresses.

im guessing at least half if not most left the mall with some shopping items with them bought. and the malls food shops and stalls im gussing were crowded too with flocking diners

and that's only a fraction of the total hours of 3 days midnight sale in Gaisano plus midnight sales in other malls... definitely its appropriate for Ayala, SM Lanang and NCCC Lanang to put up their respective malls particularly in the northern part , there will be never be lack of shoppers in Davao! :cheers:

eflex

March 17th, 2009, 04:10 AM

Congratulazione Goys!:okay:

Another successful meet!

hoy govinda...pag kami ni kim kasama mo di ka nanglilibre....:bash:

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 04:14 AM

hoy govinda...pag kami ni kim kasama mo di ka nanglilibre....:bash:

@eflex

pataka lang si kim. nagalibre din ako sa inyo uy hahaha..

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 04:14 AM

^^
Hahahaha! Swerte pala namin kasi love kami ni Jerson! :lol:

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 04:14 AM

hoy govinda...pag kami ni kim kasama mo di ka nanglilibre....:bash:

:lol: kaya next time join na kayo!

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 04:15 AM

st lukes hospital daw itatayo sa dvo city ? saan to?

@eflex E.A.

any link to this info?

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 04:17 AM

hoy govinda...pag kami ni kim kasama mo di ka nanglilibre....:bash:

pero KKB kami kagabi noh hahaha!

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 04:18 AM

Hahahaha!

Defensive si Govinda! :lol:

eflex

March 17th, 2009, 04:19 AM

maybe anak nya....its just a hung ha..kasi a few weeks ago i saw some dump trucks at the site and ang nakasulat sa mga trucks ay queensland development corporation.:)
another woman ni adarna neighbor ko dito sa damosa...:bash:

eflex

March 17th, 2009, 04:21 AM

@eflex E.A.

any link to this info?

not sure...yung limso daw ang nabili nila...may kinuha na kasi na mga nurses sa san pedro hospital para daw sa st lukes dvo.......:)

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 04:23 AM

@eflex E.A.

any link to this info?

E.A.? Gov's saan na yung Camilla Northpoint details ?:)

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 04:24 AM

E.A.? Gov's saan na yung Camilla Northpoint details ?:)

I was also about to ask Gov about it. So asa na man? :lol:

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 04:31 AM

E.A.? Gov's saan na yung Camella Northpoint details ?:)

I was also about to ask Gov about it. So asa na man? :lol:

yup the details are with me already..

help me sell too hahaha..

shall i send them to you peng or sa yo ambs ?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 04:32 AM

^^ whoever hehe

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 04:33 AM

Hahahaha!

Defensive si Govinda! :lol:

hahaha kasi baka batukan ako ni eflex pag nagkita kami..

6'1 kasi height nya hahaha..

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 04:34 AM

^^ whoever hehe

okies. PM to me both your email add..

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 04:40 AM

yup the details are with me already..

help me sell too hahaha..

shall i send them to you peng or sa yo ambs ?

Magkano ang commission? :lol:

okies. PM to me both your email add..

Akala ko ipopost mo. Anyway, check your PM. Tapos ako magpopost dito ng details. :D

sandman.ink

March 17th, 2009, 04:48 AM

wow kalami...Camella Northpoint!

Govinda

March 17th, 2009, 05:05 AM

Magkano ang commission? :lol:

Akala ko ipopost mo. Anyway, check your PM. Tapos ako magpopost dito ng details. :D

sent ko na ambs and dar..

junax

March 17th, 2009, 05:37 AM

OT goys, tagal na ba yang LED billboard sa NCCC mall? parang ngayon ko lang nakita ah, nice one parang vegas ang dating kaya lang sana nilakihan pa nila para bigtime hehehe calling the attention of their janitor in command. :lol:

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 05:42 AM

not sure...yung limso daw ang nabili nila...may kinuha na kasi na mga nurses sa san pedro hospital para daw sa st lukes dvo.......:)

hmm galing kung ganun!:cheers:

puede pa ba magexpand ang Limso?

junax

March 17th, 2009, 05:53 AM

hmm galing kung ganun!:cheers:

puede pa ba magexpand ang Limso?

pwede pa bay, vacant lot pa ang likod ana, ang pangutana kung ilaha ba or ma acquire ba nila in case hehe.

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 05:58 AM

^^ dapat naa kay SOCO ana naxkie kay prospect na!hehe

junax

March 17th, 2009, 06:24 AM

^^ kelangan ko ug asset para ana nga operation, mag pa admit admit kunohay. sugot ka ikaw ako ipa admit hehe, simple operation lang gud, kidney extraction tapos mangutana dayon ta sa surgeon kung st. luke ba gyud :lol:

sandman.ink

March 17th, 2009, 06:55 AM

junax

March 17th, 2009, 07:13 AM

mga 1 week pa lang ata... :D

murag text na 1-liner.

dili murag kadtong graphics na sa nokia pero dili pa pixel hehe.

nakakita ko nag display man sya ug picture sa kotse, animated pa gyud, so dili sya one liner.

xzibit31

March 17th, 2009, 07:38 AM

dili murag kadtong graphics na sa nokia pero dili pa pixel hehe.

nakakita ko nag display man sya ug picture sa kotse, animated pa gyud, so dili sya one liner.

mga first week of march na siya gitaod.:)

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2009, 09:57 AM

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs023.snc1/2562_1055800408690_1636245579_138031_610036_n.jpg

Il Tenore

March 17th, 2009, 09:58 AM

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs023.snc1/2562_1055800408690_1636245579_138031_610036_n.jpg

Noize_320

March 17th, 2009, 11:29 AM

Mangutana lang ko. Why would Davao, with so much land, need condos? Is it because of this? Just an observation though. I'd rather buy acquired assets than condominium units.

to save land for forests to grow...that way, eco-friendly rin tayo ;)

Yre

March 17th, 2009, 11:50 AM

Apan ang Condom, as a whole, could easily depreciate in value for maybe 30 years because we count the whole building as a whole that depreciates. Kung balay, mutaas man ang value kay yuta may gituntungan.

Nonetheless, I would live in a condo kung ultra-tight na ang space esp. Makati or Metro Manila.

Mahilig gyud ka ug condom bai :lol:

Pero I think condos also appreciates in value because a relative of mine has condo units in Metro Manila and when he sold one of his units after 2 years, it was double the original price.

But I wonder also what happens ba if a condominium building reaches its lifespan and has to be demolished, will the unit owners still owns the lot it was built on?

Paging TJ_brewed, i think you are conversant with this query of mine since you're a broker.:)

Yre

March 17th, 2009, 11:51 AM

Lamia ninyo diha oi, sige lang man eb from Switzerland to Australia in one setting lang. LOL

paulkrps

March 17th, 2009, 12:57 PM

^^ some condos become apartments. the only cons with condos is it's fees getting higher. owners sell it few years after because of prohibitive condo fees.

leml

March 17th, 2009, 12:57 PM

A condominium (which they mean is Camella Northpoint) is going to be constructed to look for a treasure that is always said to be in our area. Because, our place is like a japanese hideout in WW2, and the villagers here before witnessed a tragic accident of a two treasure hunters who found a vintage bomb.

So people here is trying to say that palabas lang yang matayog na condo to excavate a deeper hole, pero I don't know.

So for them and I kind'a agree, they also want to find some Yamashita Treasure. If they're really up to the project or the treasure, eitherways, it's good LOL.

What do you think goys?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 03:29 PM

The Fairways

http://img520.imageshack.us/img520/3280/fairwaysperspectiveofpo.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

http://img407.imageshack.us/img407/2595/fairwaysclubhousegrndfl.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

http://img161.imageshack.us/img161/3280/fairwaysperspectiveofpo.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/2237/fairwayssubdivisiongoog.jpg (http://www.imagehosting.com/)

The Fairways (http://davaorealestate.info/fairways.html)

sj_lighting

March 17th, 2009, 04:03 PM

5storey bldg. expansion of CHDC Hospital at Magallanes St.
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/CHDC.jpg

3storey hotel of L.S. Lozano Dev't at the back of K7 strip
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/lozano-hotel.jpg

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 04:09 PM

3storey hotel of L.S. Lozano Dev't at the back of K7 strip
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/lozano-hotel.jpg

hmmm ano kaya yan hotel or the BPO bldg. ?

edit: hotel na naman ! hehe

ilan ba mga hotels ang tinatayo ngayon? may photo ka nuong U/C hotel sa Quirino?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 04:46 PM

I never thought Samal have a lake!a natural wonder! sana dito na inilagay ang wakeboarding :cheers:

http://sailsamal.com/blog/post/2008/11/09/Samal-Rice-Field.aspx

reancorbz84

March 17th, 2009, 05:02 PM

hmmm ano kaya yan hotel or the BPO bldg. ?

edit: hotel na naman ! hehe

ilan ba mga hotels ang tinatayo ngayon? may photo ka nuong U/C hotel sa Quirino?

hey wait? is there an u/c hotel along quirino ave.? waahhhh la lagi ko kabalo ani... unsa name?

dinabaw

March 17th, 2009, 05:13 PM

^^ hotel na pud daw atbang sa Palma Gil(?) Elem. School.
sir RA asan na ang Rob photos hehe?

bel1river

March 17th, 2009, 07:42 PM

st lukes hospital daw itatayo sa dvo city ? saan to?

Original proposal was to build the hospital within Riverfront. What would be more interesting was the proposal to build a new AIM within Riverfront too.

These were proposals made/ideas toyed with during 2000 - 2002.

davaoeagle

March 17th, 2009, 08:05 PM

;33689140']Tayo'y Dabawenyo

Sa dakong timog ng Mindanao
May isang lungsod na hinihirang
Ang likas n’yang kayamanan, ay walang kapantay
Mga bundok, dagat lupain, naging sagana sa pagkain
At ang magagandang tanawin, kadluan ng aliw

Mutyang Lungsod ng Dabaw, sa iyong paglalakbay
Sa mithing kaunlaran, ikaw ay paglilingkuran
Tayo’y Dabawenyo, na tapat at totoo
Pangarap ay matamo, kaluwalhatian mo
Lungsod na paraiso

Not to blow my horn but as far as SSC Davao, this is what we're getting...:cheers:

davaoeagle

March 17th, 2009, 08:17 PM

okies. PM to me both your email add..

Kindly e-mail me too...:)

Sent you my e-mail addie thru PM. :cheers:

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 08:20 PM

hmmm ano kaya yan hotel or the BPO bldg. ?

edit: hotel na naman ! hehe

ilan ba mga hotels ang tinatayo ngayon? may photo ka nuong U/C hotel sa Quirino?

Ah katong atbang sa Palma Gil Elementary School?

Funny kaayo kay nakita nako naay naka paskil na "For Sale" dira sauna. Then after a week, ang naka paskil na kay "No Trespassing Private Property." Paspas kaayo nahalin. Then karon, naa nay u/c na hotel??? :D

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 08:31 PM

^^
Abrihan nya nato ni ug thread sa projects on the rise. Tutal, pwede bitaw didto ang mga subdivisions ug mga apartments. :D

Peng Hok

March 17th, 2009, 09:04 PM

Davao City digs in with P3-B loan facility

DAVAO CITY — The city government has inked an agreement with the Land Bank of the Philippines for a P3-billion credit facility that will fund environmental and infrastructure projects as part of its stimulus for the local economy amid the global financial slump.

While an earlier loan package covered infrastructure designed to help farmers get their produce to the market and cut traffic to enhance mobility in the city, it was not immediately clear if this latest loan would provide "stimulus" that is immediately needed, namely: generation of jobs.

The agreement was signed on Friday last week by Landbank President Gilda E. Pico and Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte.

The mayor said funds from the loan will be released on a per-project basis.

"There are no commitment fees and the city will only pay for the projects that are implemented and completed," Mr. Duterte said.

The city government has a standing loan of P990 million from Landbank approved in 2005 for its Davao Development Plan, which includes:

P160 million worth of farm-to-market roads and alternate routes;
P250 million for urban drainage and flood control;
P100 million for the shelter and urban land reform program; and
P300 million for the city’s traffic signalization program.

City Administrator Wendel Avisado earlier said the city had obligation amounting to about P1.6 billion, but consistently updated payments have pared this down to a current balance of P1.1 billion.

Hence, the local government can well afford another loan.

Ang yaman talaga! :lol: :cheers:

artvision

March 17th, 2009, 09:32 PM

P100 million for the shelter and urban land reform program

unsa kaha na klase nga mga projects ni.

oradude23

March 17th, 2009, 09:52 PM

GPS-based navigation system now in the country

Anjo Perez
March 6, 2009, 9:01am

Getting lost in the metropolis is now a thing of the past, thanks to the intelligent navigation system from AVT, one of the country’s leading providers of high-quality mobile audio and video systems. Last week, the company unveiled the Philippines’ first locally-supported portable Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation system.

The AVT Navigator A800 is the country’s first locally available navigation system that is packed with up-to-date road maps of Metro Manila that provides motorists with fast and accurate directions in going from one place to another.

The navigation system features a 4.3-inch TFT touch-screen high resolution LCD display that shows detailed map of the metropolis including points of interest such as buildings, shops, restaurants and gasoline stations. The data is provided by Accu-map, which uses accurate GPS referenced digital cartography in their maps. Regular updates can be downloaded from the AVT Navigator website and can be uploaded onto the unit through an SD/MMC card slot.

Users can plot their destinations using the AVT A800’s touch-screen panel that displays intuitive and easy-to-read menus. The system also has a voice prompt to instruct drivers the best route to take. Turn by turn voice and multi-destination search makes going out of town fun, fast and safe.
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The A800 is also a great tool for doing cross-country drives as it is packed with almost all the major roads of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao archipelagos, with more on the way. Detailed city maps of Cebu and Davao are being finalized and will be released within the year.
:)

tj_brewed

March 18th, 2009, 03:23 AM

dinabaw

March 18th, 2009, 03:50 AM

^^ lol sige lang ingon pa ni waway "wala may ikagarbo" .....dapat kita na makasabot sa ila kay kung hinambog lang perteng mapuno gyud ang "project on the rise" LOL

grabe pa rin ang demand ng estates & subdivisions sa Davao kahit condos sprouting like kabute and to think we have a stringent environmental laws even Filinvest suffered a big lost in 1 of there project bec of environmental concern but still they are investing BIG in Davao!

btw Fairways is a hi-end subdv. in the rank of Las Terrazas :cheers:

dinabaw

March 18th, 2009, 04:19 AM

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Fairways Entrance Gate

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Site Development Plan

dinabaw

March 18th, 2009, 04:30 AM

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private resort in Samal

dinabaw

March 18th, 2009, 05:01 AM

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DAVAO. Mutya ng Dabaw '09 Resci Angelli Rizada (center) with her court. (Rene Lumawag)

Govinda

March 18th, 2009, 05:41 AM

Govinda

March 18th, 2009, 05:43 AM

Kindly e-mail me too...:)

Sent you my e-mail addie thru PM. :cheers:

will send it to you kuya vic in a while :)

Govinda

March 18th, 2009, 05:50 AM

sandman.ink

March 18th, 2009, 07:03 AM

wow yamashita treasure! I think meron nga yan jan, ksi Yamashita sounds like Vista!

sandman.ink

March 18th, 2009, 07:04 AM

I noticed merong appropriation para sa drainage and flood control, finally narealize nila na flood "aren't cool" :lol:

davaoeagle

March 18th, 2009, 09:41 AM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Lifestyle
Bonding with Kapuso stars
03/06/2009 - 20:07Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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By Nelson C. Bagaforo

FOR three days, Dabawenyos were treated to fun, entertainment, and lots of prizes as GMA Network joined them in celebrating the 72nd Araw ng Dabaw.

The biggest Kapuso stars, including action superstar Robin Padilla and King of Primetime television Richard Gutierrez, entertained shoppers at Parking C of SM City Davao on Saturday and Sunday, respectively, in what was touted as the biggest showbiz event during the weeklong Araw festivities.

Dubbed as "Hataw Dabaw: The Kapuso Araw ng Dabaw Celebration 2009," the three-day event also featured Kapuso stars Ehra Madrigal and Ian Veneracion, who joined Robin to promote their latest series on GMA Telebabad -- the action-packed Totoy Bato.

Both Ehra and Ian assured a jam-packed crowd who turned out at Saturday's afternoon show that Totoy Bato is one-of-its-kind -- full of action and drama rolled into one. Totoy Bato also stars boxing icon Manny Pacquiao.

Before the show, Robin, Ehra, and Ian graced a photo exhibit, showcasing Robin's preparations for Totoy Bato at the Event Center of SM City Davao.

In an interview before the show, Robin said Totoy Bato is a dream role for him and it is big-budgeted program.

"Nung nag-usap kami ni Direk Carlo (Caparas), sinabi ko sa kanya na bubuhayin natin si Totoy Bato sa telebisyon," he said. Totoy Bato is a novel by Caparas serialized in comics in the 70s.

"Pinaganda ang Totoy Bato sa telebisyon. Umabot na sa P200 milyon ang budget nito," he said.

On Sunday, it was Richard's turn to woo Dabawenyos. He was with pretty Rhian Ramos, one of his leading ladies in the upcoming primetime series Zorro.

The huge crowd, composed mostly of "bagets" had the opportunity to see in person their idol, who had done a series of primetime shows, all of which topped in the ratings games, such as Mulawin, Captain Barbell, Lupin and Asero.

The crowd screamed as Richard and Rhian performed a song number on stage.

It was indeed a night of bonding for Richard and Rhian and their fans in this part of the country.

Kapuso stargazing and bonding stretched until Monday, with Mark Herras and Katrina Halili top billing the Kapuso Mall Show at The Atrium of Gaisano Mall.

It was "the show must go on" for Mark who figured in an accident in Manila while on his way to the airport. Because of that incident, he failed to catch his flight to Davao City, but was able to board the next flight. He arrived at Gaisano Mall just in time for the show.

Mark is one of the lead stars in the afternoon sinenovela "Paano Ba Ang Mangarap" while Katrina has an upcoming movie with Robin Padilla -- GMA Films' latest horror offering Sundo.

The series of Kapuso events in Davao City were hosted by Starstruck alumnus and Istayl Naton! host Chuck Allie. He was joined by Istay Naton! co-host Carine Cabebe and Istayl regulars Steph Dacalus and Jason Joyce.

They were joined by Davao's famous twins Krystal and Kristine Gonzales, together with homegrown talents Bea dela Fuente and Niko Ferrer.

scarletwitch.wanda

March 18th, 2009, 11:15 AM

^^ welcome sarah oo mas exciting dito maraming happenings LOL ... welcome i hope you enjoy posting here hehe

anyway the newly constructed Sasa wharf expansion ...

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Hindi ito ang expanded area dinabaw...berth 1 to 2 ni xa, daan na ni xa, pero may renovation dyan kasi butas-butas yong apron...yong expanded area ay ang berth 10 inaugurated by PGMA...:):):)....hmmmm parang amin nag CHE na yan ahhh.....:lol::lol::lol:

~JasoN~

March 18th, 2009, 12:03 PM

Wala pa palang bumibili ng Samal Casino Resort. Sayang naman.

http://www.davaorealtor.com/casino.php

$20 Million.

dinabaw

March 18th, 2009, 12:18 PM

Leticia by the Sea

Text and photos by Jojie Alcantara (for SunStar Davao, Witerary)

Talicud Island, a separate islet that belongs to Island Garden City of Samal, has long been a hidden paradise for those who crave for a remote getaway while still being able to go back to the city within two hours of boat travel.

Here, portions of land are bought by families who build their own private retreats or public resorts. One of these is the yet unknown Leticia by the Sea, which was easily coined by the owners who also own Casa Leticia (and the famous Tsuru and Hanoi Restaurants). I will predict, however, that it won’t be long before tourists will come visit this place, by its sheer beauty alone, thanks to the Dela Paz family who took pains in creating a dream haven.

Two years ago, Rey dela Paz bought a potential piece of land raw with lush vegetation, jutting coconut trees and a strip of white beach. Inspired by a vision in mind, he slowly built a hidden paradise by carefully following the land’s terrain and rocky cliffs so as not to drastically alter the environment. Cottages were built overlooking a spectacular view of the turquoise sea.

Although these houses, scattered in a rolling landscape of colourful gardens and trees, were more of Balinese influence, everything else was of Filipino touch. Open cabanas protect your sleeping quarters with a white flowing curtain while affording you a view of the open sea and the cool breeze. The cottages, pavilion with a view deck and dorm were constructed with coco lumber, amakan, hard wood bamboo and nipa, complemented with interesting artifacts and antiques he bought from his province in Negros. Antique day beds, old lamps, tarnished bancas, ship rudders, an old river boat for hauling sugar cane, cabinets and an ethnic head statue are strategically placed all over the place to give you a rustic but cozy atmosphere.

Many activities can be done in this dreamy sanctuary…hiking, snorkelling, diving, kayaking, just cozing up with a book in a hammock by the beach…or if you are like me, engaged in photography.

The family welcomes visitors on tour or exclusive rental of the place. For an overnight package of P10,000, inclusions are accommodation good for 15 people (charge of P500/head in excess), to a maximum of 20, an exclusive use of the resort and its sports facilities (kiddie pool and kayaks), kitchen and cooking amenities, boat transfers, plus a resident cook and a helper to assist you.

Five public boats from Davao leave for Talicud Island in Sta. Ana Pier from 10am to 3pm. Another route is by barge from Sasa in Davao to Samal, followed by a 30-minute ride from Babak to Kaputian, and lastly, a 10-minute banca ride just across Talicud. Boat reservations and charters can be arranged upon request at Casa Leticia office at (092) 2240501, mobile nos. 09177025427, or email stay@casaleticia.com for inquiries.

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(A different article and set of images will also be published in the coming M Magazine issue)

Special thanks to the Dela Paz family for the overnight invitation and wonderful company (overdose on sumptuous crabs and meals!)

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Dabawenya's Den (http://jojiealcantara.multiply.com/photos/album/213/Leticia_by_the_Sea#)