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Ady001

August 7th, 2006, 03:35 AM

^^ OT: lena aka scandinavian_girl is that you in your avatar? she's so beautiful.

@Junex here it is...
A VIDEO obtained by ABS-CBN Davao showed University of Southeastern Philippines (Usep) student Cheryl Sarate being engulfed by fire during the school's beauty pageant.

The clip shown at the network's news program showed Sarate in her costume made of cotton and plastic while parading on the stage along with other contestants of the pageant.

The video showed Sarate's gown catching fire as she passed by a candle placed at the side of the elevated stage.

Within a fraction of a second, the video showed Sarate falling off the stage already engulfed by fire while spectators scampered to safety.

Few people were brave enough to try to put off the fire that enveloped the student but their attempt seemed to have just fanned the blaze more.

The video showed no one getting a fire extinguisher, which is a must in every edifice especially in learning institutions like Usep.

Investigation showed that there was no available fire extinguisher inside the hall where
the pageant was held.

To make matters worse, the host of the pageant even advised the crowd that the show will resume in 20 minutes clearly unaware of the gravity of the incident.

Sarate's mother could not help but cry while watching the video clip of her daughter's gruesome moment.

The mother vowed to file charges against the pageant's organizers and the school administration.

The city's Bureau of Fire and Protection earlier said organizers violated the fire code, which requires organizers to get a permit for the use of any open flame like a candle in any public occasion.

City fire marshal Rico Neil Kwan Tiu said names of the organizers were already submitted to their office. It was however learned that these were only students' names and no faculty member or school officials were included in the organizers' list.

The school administration meanwhile said it is ready to face any charges that would arise out of the incident.

no 911 fault here....

I think the organizers were using a part of their brain (the artistic side) and forgot the other.

Now, I'm not blaming anyone. But they should study the venue and their "artistic pursuits" if it is correct. It would've been better if instead of having candles, they should have those "electric" ones.

Ady001

August 7th, 2006, 03:38 AM

^^ ei, late man god ko Dinabaw. Been gone for a while.

We might have some tests to come you know. Well, that's the case.

The Lakitan Complex btw IMHO might be an all-muslim complex. It's one of those "malls" I and gravy contested before. It is so because I passed by Quezon boulevard and found one of the pirated DVD stalls "advertising" the mall.

And I think its maranao name speaks for itself. The battle of the "malls" in San Pedro: Lakitan vs. Lachmi!

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 03:38 AM

^^ummm maybe not "electric" too basig ma koryentihan ... safety is the best policy !

Maybe find time if you can ok ?way problema hatag nako isa ka red horse kay naa ay utang si gravy sa ako ...hehehe! wana balisa na pud to kay gi istoryahan na pud siya .. lol

Ady001

August 7th, 2006, 03:44 AM

I have questions about weather in Davao. What season do you have now? How many seasons do you have , 4 like here in north Europe or only 2, dry and wet seasons??? If, what are the differences?? Is the weather like sunny early mornings and going towards rain in the evening?? I do not know a whole lot about tropical weather ???

Lena, we have only two seasons: summer and spring. We don't have winter and autumn. However, we have different weather conditions. In the highlands, it can be quite temperate. Look at those pine-like trees in the pics? I saw that before when I passed in Buda. And boy, do they look beautiful.

Davao is shielded by some mountain ranges, which make it typhoon proof. However, it can't contest really temperate areas in the Philippines like Baguio.

Davao's balanced weather and beauty from the highlands to the lowlands makes it a desirable place to live in, added with its slightly polluted atmosphere.

Ady001

August 7th, 2006, 03:45 AM

^^ Dinabaw, we have a store that sells Redhorse. I drink but not smoke. :D

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 03:56 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw I am not in covert...and all know that apocusps is davaoeagle....
Mosimos is dinabaw !!!

Morning Lena ! A nice monday

No i am not mosismos yeah you cleverly thought i am coz i mentioned moshi moshi before but its not me ... :D

Hpoe you have a good day today min askling! what did you see in the sky last night ? JAG ASKLAR DIG :wink2: a big :hug:

MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 04:01 AM

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<MARQUEE bgcolor="#F0F8FF" loop="-1" scrollamount="2" width="75%">Maayong Buntag DAVAO!</MARQUEE>

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/55312658.jpg
net find

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dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by Ady001
Dinabaw, we have a store that sells Redhorse. I drink but not smoke.

hahaha ohhh guess what? gravy will be really friendly with you ...lol

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 04:06 AM

Hi Apo! long time not seen ! whats up myte i mean in downunder...:D

MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 04:14 AM

^^ Is it true that Macau is the most crowded place in earth?
crowded with slot machines is what i heard:D j/k

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junex

August 7th, 2006, 04:37 AM

long time no see, Junex. Welcome back!

Hi DE...!! yeah i missed you all (naks!!)....bisi ko pamaligya ug balut hehehe..sige man gihapon ko ug browse, gapahipi ra ko kanunay....

Neway, am looking forward for some other big developments in Davao...bravo to this thread very rapid :runaway: ....

MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 04:43 AM

^^ thanks Ady !! sa ssc meet ha gi na finalize lang ang date ok! nice Ady ilke to go there , is it dangerous ? Humugaway ? tinuod na na pangalan?

Sky: ai sukob imong gi tan.aw no ? yes diay ...lols
@ dinabaw bro, we have excellent collections of photos of old davao in here. can we transport them to the davao culture thread? i can do that if rajah solaiman allows it. it's a never seen before photos to me. it's so good to see.

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MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 04:48 AM

Hi Apo! long time not seen ! whats up myte i mean in downunder...:D
maayong buntag bro!
feelin great mate. will have all the time today but nothing big. might cruise to the country and check what's crackin up there. what's up with you and davao. feverish now?

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Ady001

August 7th, 2006, 04:51 AM

guys..kinsay makasabot og Japanese?

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or click this link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyY0zuN1jmo

I'm not sure if Japanese ni or Korean....tell me if its positive or negative! This is a foreign news about Davao!

TJ, this is the translation of a forumer in the Korean thread:

PD World Report

Located in a southern Island of Mindanao, 1.5 hours of flight from the capital Manila, is the city of Davao. (the map of Phillipines appears)
Having 1.2 million of population, Davao is the third city in the Phillipines after Manila and Cebu and is dreaming of becoming an investment heaven.

(subtitle with background music: Dream of an investment heaven-Phillipine's Davao City)

Located at the Northeast of Davao is the headquarter of Union Cement. (subtitle: Union Cement, Davao). It is Phillipine's largest cement company founded more than 40 years ago. In 1997, Holsim Group, a multi-national cement company from Switzerland, invested the share of 50% in this company. The result of investment has lead to increased production and exportation.

(Subtitle: Claes Avale(?), vice-president of Union Cement)
Q: Collaborate in marketing?
A: This country we are exporting to Hawaii, uh.. 40 thousands tons of cement
Things is we gain by having a foreign partner.

City of Davao's foreign investment amount, even the early 1990s, have been less than 30,000 dollars per year. But after the mid-90s, it increased steeply to nearly 20 times. (graph: i can't read the letters they are too blurry)

What are the reasons of such a sudden increase of investment?

A weekday afternoon, a man with leather jacket and sunglasses appears in a large motorcycle. This man in his middle age named Duterte is the mayor of the city, who has been taking care of Davao for the last 14 years. He is the man who took the biggest role in inducement of investment.

(subtitle: Davao Police Department)
After being elected to the mayor for the first time in 1989, Mr. Duterte himself had actively solved the public security problems within the city. That's because no person or company will invest in a place with low sense of public security.

(subtitle: ??? I can't read the letters are too blurry)
To give them a moral support ...(?)... and to take away from the city the criminals. Maybe we can get some information ...(?)...

Southern island of Mindanao, where the city of Davao is located, is the base of Islamic rebellion troops in search of independence. That's why the city of Davao, until the end of 1980s, had to suffer from crimes and terrorism.

Mayor Duterte has reinforced the punishment for such crimes, and as the result, the public security started to build. After public security has settled, Mayor Duterte established the first Investment Promotion Center in the Phillipines in 1995 and started to induce investment. (subtitle: Investment Promotion Center)

Here, information and service needed are given to anybody that's willing to invest in the city.

(subtitle: Bren Nover - American invester)
And because we are going to be doing a (?) program, we need programers too and I have a big command of Englsih and they also need to be experienced (?)
(something like: We are going to need experienced locals with great command of English)
(subtitle: Roberto Teo - Davao Investment Promotion Center Manager)
(we are very good country with trained work force or something like that)

MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 04:58 AM

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i had thoughts davao was positively presented in the vid. salamat bai ady

TJ, this is the translation of a forumer in the Korean thread:

PD World Report

Located in a southern Island of Mindanao, 1.5 hours of flight from the capital Manila, is the city of Davao. (the map of Phillipines appears)
Having 1.2 million of population, Davao is the third city in the Phillipines after Manila and Cebu and is dreaming of becoming an investment heaven.

(subtitle with background music: Dream of an investment heaven-Phillipine's Davao City)

Located at the Northeast of Davao is the headquarter of Union Cement. (subtitle: Union Cement, Davao). It is Phillipine's largest cement company founded more than 40 years ago. In 1997, Holsim Group, a multi-national cement company from Switzerland, invested the share of 50% in this company. The result of investment has lead to increased production and exportation.

(Subtitle: Claes Avale(?), vice-president of Union Cement)
Q: Collaborate in marketing?
A: This country we are exporting to Hawaii, uh.. 40 thousands tons of cement
Things is we gain by having a foreign partner.

City of Davao's foreign investment amount, even the early 1990s, have been less than 30,000 dollars per year. But after the mid-90s, it increased steeply to nearly 20 times. (graph: i can't read the letters they are too blurry)

What are the reasons of such a sudden increase of investment?

A weekday afternoon, a man with leather jacket and sunglasses appears in a large motorcycle. This man in his middle age named Duterte is the mayor of the city, who has been taking care of Davao for the last 14 years. He is the man who took the biggest role in inducement of investment.

(subtitle: Davao Police Department)
After being elected to the mayor for the first time in 1989, Mr. Duterte himself had actively solved the public security problems within the city. That's because no person or company will invest in a place with low sense of public security.

(subtitle: ??? I can't read the letters are too blurry)
To give them a moral support ...(?)... and to take away from the city the criminals. Maybe we can get some information ...(?)...

Southern island of Mindanao, where the city of Davao is located, is the base of Islamic rebellion troops in search of independence. That's why the city of Davao, until the end of 1980s, had to suffer from crimes and terrorism.

Mayor Duterte has reinforced the punishment for such crimes, and as the result, the public security started to build. After public security has settled, Mayor Duterte established the first Investment Promotion Center in the Phillipines in 1995 and started to induce investment. (subtitle: Investment Promotion Center)

Here, information and service needed are given to anybody that's willing to invest in the city.

(subtitle: Bren Nover - American invester)
And because we are going to be doing a (?) program, we need programers too and I have a big command of Englsih and they also need to be experienced (?)
(something like: We are going to need experienced locals with great command of English)
(subtitle: Roberto Teo - Davao Investment Promotion Center Manager)
(we are very good country with trained work force or something like that)

junax

August 7th, 2006, 04:59 AM

what's new at the Riverfront?

good morning davao!

hapit lang ko kadali... a commercial center, a bus terminal and quay restaurant (from australia?) is to be constructed soon at riverfront, according to e-mails from orchard...

:)

MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 05:20 AM

good morning davao!

hapit lang ko kadali... a commercial center, a bus terminal and quay restaurant (from australia?) is to be constructed soon at riverfront, according to e-mails from orchard...

:)
bro junax of malaysia:D j/k maayong buntag! unsa nga type of commercial center bai ang himuon. siguro mall? guess the specifics of construction activities would start towards the end of this year is what i learned. siguro all the ones you said will rise in the periphery of riverfront ky high rise structures man ang tunga. sa cbd. based sa scale model sa project. kadaghan ba pangutana nako. hahaha. may or may not answer anyway.

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tj_brewed

August 7th, 2006, 05:22 AM

Ady001

August 7th, 2006, 05:30 AM

^^ You're welcome MtApo Standard.

I'll just leave the Cd in the UP Anda TJ.

tj_brewed

August 7th, 2006, 05:37 AM

^^ You're welcome MtApo Standard.

I'll just leave the Cd in the UP Anda TJ.

sa UP Anda? I'll meet u up pagvisit ko jan aight? isa pa...silingan ra ta oi! we have a place in Elenita Heights dira sa Mintal...ehehehehehehehhehe :)

goodmorning to all my kuyas, lilbros, and big siss here in ssc davao!

re Riverfront, adtoon unta nako karon ang Orchard here sa Ortigas, pero limited man akong time. unya na akong flight pauli sa cebu...anyway, remember one of the threads ages ago? someone mentioned about the upcoming discreet developments sa Riverfront? sana, yung mga small developments na ginagawa now, eto na yung simula nung mga upcoming huge projects! :)

MtApoStandard

August 7th, 2006, 06:01 AM

sa UP Anda? I'll meet u up pagvisit ko jan aight? isa pa...silingan ra ta oi! we have a place in Elenita Heights dira sa Mintal...ehehehehehehehhehe :)

goodmorning to all my kuyas, lilbros, and big siss here in ssc davao!

re Riverfront, adtoon unta nako karon ang Orchard here sa Ortigas, pero limited man akong time. unya na akong flight pauli sa cebu...anyway, remember one of the threads ages ago? someone mentioned about the upcoming discreet developments sa Riverfront? sana, yung mga small developments na ginagawa now, eto na yung simula nung mga upcoming huge projects! :)
sayang bro. would have been a breaking news for us. hehe. but sege lang, maghulat langmi sa imong riverfront updates :)

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davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 07:12 AM

i dont think so....si abrina na scout master....during my days in the high school....addu batch 90 ako....(tiguang na jud, pero batan-on pa ug utok....hhahahahaha!)...i am back na jud.....

Welcome back Mr. Aviator (xzibit31). Hope to see more often here, again.

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 08:10 AM

Originally Posted MtApoStandard
@ dinabaw bro, we have excellent collections of photos of old davao in here. can we transport them to the davao culture thread? i can do that if rajah solaiman allows it. it's a never seen before photos to me. it's so good to see

Yeah thats what i am planning , will ask Rajah today , Gravyard shift mana sila
hahaha.... means gravys time bro . maybe i'll pm him . i'll try some research too .

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 08:21 AM

Originally Posted by MtApoStandard
maayong buntag bro!
feelin great mate. will have all the time today but nothing big. might cruise to the country and check what's crackin up there. what's up with you and davao. feverish now?
hahaha crackin up !just be good when cracking(cranking) it up! :lol: yeah feverish nowfrom anxiety you know what i mean!

scandinavian girl

August 7th, 2006, 08:37 AM

hahaha crackin up !just be good when cracking(cranking) it up! :lol: yeah feverish nowfrom anxiety you know what i mean!

What anxiety min älskling???

MtApo Good Morning form Sweden I hope you have a real nice day ín the country today!!! Thanks for your informative pm apreciate it.

Folks I have things to do , places to see, people to meet...so am out of here now at once...

:goodbye:

davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 09:08 AM

Robinsons Land net profit jumps 20% to P1.23B
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
The Philippine Star 08/07/2006

Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC), the real estate unit of Gokongwei holding firm JG Summit Holdings, reported a 20 percent jump in its net income for the nine months ending June this year, mainly driven by the strong performance of all business units.

In a financial report, RLC said net profit amounted to P1.23 billion compared with P1.02 billion a year earlier. Revenues likewise grew 27 percent to P4.83 billion. RLC’s fiscal year ends in September.

Frederick Go, executive vice-president and group general manager of RLC, said all four core business units of the company did well, with the commercial centers division accounting for bulk of total revenues while the buildings division recorded the biggest increase in profitability.

RLC’s shopping centers, led by flagship stores Robinsons Galleria and Robinsons Place Manila, pumped in revenues of P2.35 billion. Recently-opened Robinsons Place Pioneer and the redeveloped Robinsons Place Novaliches also contributed to the increase.

Go said the company will continue to focus its efforts on improving tenant mix, enhancing mall facilities, and intensifying marketing efforts.

"The company will be expanding its retail presence all over the country, ensuring our continued growth. We have several metropolitan and provincial malls now in the pipeline and construction will commence within 2006. We will soon complete the renovation of the Galleria West Wing and are midway in the construction of the Manila mall expansion," Go said.

RLC’s High-Rise Buildings Division, on the other hand, registered revenues of P1.45 billion or 79 percent higher than the previous level’s P813.9 million. This was due to the recognition of realized revenues from its residential condominium projects as well as increased office rentals.

Go said the company’s residential condominiums continue to be well received and are among the first choices of residential consumers. For this year, revenue growth primarily came from projects like One Gateway Place in Mandaluyong and One Adriatico Place in Manila.

He disclosed that RLC is now the country’s biggest landlord of contact and business process centers, being the preferred landlord among major international and domestic contact centers and business process outsourcing (BPO) companies owing to the prime locations and superior technical design of its office buildings.

Enjoying almost full occupancy in all its office properties, which includes Robinsons Cybergate Center, RLC’s rental income increased by 43 percent year-on-year.

RLC’s Housing and Land Development Division contributed P368.81 million or an increase of 12 percent from the year earlier figure of P329.71 million, mainly due to Robinsons Highlands and Bloomfields, both in Davao; and Forest Parkhomes and Fernwood Parkhomes.

The Hotel Division, a major contributor to RLC’s recurring revenues, recorded gross revenues of P657.86 million for the three quarters of its fiscal year, up 86 percent from P354.64 million. This was attributed to the opening of Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila, a five-star hotel located in the heart of Ortigas Center.

RLC said costs went up 15-percent to P1.7 billion, largely due to higher cost of realized sales of the high-rise buildings division. Hotel costs and expenses increased due to the opening of the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

General and administrative expense also increased by 17 percent mainly as a result of higher marketing and selling expenses on account of higher sales and revenues of the high-rise buildings division.

As of end-June 2006, RLC’s total assets stood at P32.39 billion while stockholders’ equity was at P14.02 billion. Cash dividends paid during the period amounted to P735 million.

davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 09:10 AM

A tourism opportunity missed
DEMAND AND SUPPLY By Boo Chanco
The Philippine Star 08/07/2006

It is not surprising that when an opportunity fell on our laps, our tourism officials were caught napping. Last week, a total of 15 international flights bound for Hong Kong from various capitals all over the world were diverted to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) due to tropical storm "Henry," which closed down Hong Kong’s airport after ravaging our northern provinces.

Among other flights, Cathay Pacific had 10 of its Hong Kong-bound flights coming from various places such as Beijing, China; Singapore; Jakarta; Alaska in the US; Penang, Malaysia; Melbourne, Australia; and London, England, diverted to NAIA. A Cebu Pacific flight to Hong Kong was also turned back. As reported by Philippine Star, the various airlines’s Manila station offices had to scramble for billeting for the more than 2,700 passengers who had to stay the night in Manila.

British Airways had their two Hong Kong-bound flights diverted to NAIA, and Swissair had one flight going to Hong Kong from Zurich and Northwest Airlines had one flight coming from Miami, among those diverted due to the 120 kilometer per hour winds battering Hong Kong. The sudden influx of wide-bodied jets that crowded the NAIA aircraft parking area had forced NAIA authorities to advise all international airlines that other flights could not be accommodated.

The thought that came to my mind was, why bring all those diverted flights to Manila, in the first place. A Pinoy expat based in New York also wrote to say that Cebu and Davao should have been automatically prioritized in such a system as emergency landing spots over Metro Manila. Both cities have more decent airport terminal buildings and better tourism environment. There would have been more chances of those accidental tourists coming back if their first peek of the country was Mactan or Davao than the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila and its adjoining squatter areas.

Given that typhoons happen at predictable times of the year in our region, we should have had a system in place to welcome and accommodate hundreds of passengers stranded by the weather. There is such a thing as typhoon tourism. The airports in Mactan and Davao should be expanded to accommodate a sudden surge in the number of planes wanting to land.

Our Pinoy expat reader suggests that such a system should have a central database of all hotels and resorts, three stars and upwards, so that alerts can immediately be sent to these hotels and resorts whenever there is a possibility that a known typhoon would force flights to land in the Philippines. These establishments can subsequently reply with information on how many rooms they have available within the next several hours so that airline officials won’t have to scramble for rooms.

The same alert system can also be applied to tourist bus companies to transport passengers to their accommodations. Such a system, which is an adaptation of "Just in Time" (JIT) that is used in manufacturing, may be worth implementing because, as pointed out earlier, typhoons are regular occurrences in this region.

The number of stranded passengers, at 2,700, is significant. It is almost equivalent to the number traveling on a large cruise ship. If each passenger were assigned a single room at a rate of $80 a night, the country could earn approximately $216,000 to $432,000 in hotel or resort bookings alone for a stay of up to two nights. Transportation and accommodation costs will be paid for by the affected airlines. Typhoon tourism is nothing to be sneezed at.

A layover in Plantation Bay or Mactan Shangri-La or the Pearl Farm will be more memorable than one in a Makati hotel. I realize that Cebu’s hotels are almost always fully booked. But maybe, during the typhoon season, they are not as busy and can accommodate emergencies like last week’s.

Typhoon tourism or not, the bottom line is as I have always said in this column, we need investments in tourism infrastructure like hotel rooms. Attracting those investments should be the first item in the agenda of the tourism secretary, not all that pa-pogi media events and foreign junkets he is so fond of.

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 09:11 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
What anxiety min älskling???
^^ i am having anxiety coz jag langtar efter dig !!! :)

Have a niceand wonderful day Lena !!!

davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 09:15 AM

Good Day Don and Lena. How's it going?

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 09:16 AM

Net find of old Davao City Hall, unsang circa kaha ni? maybe 60's?
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/2323/cityhallwe5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 09:17 AM

Davao City folk support Green Highways project

5,000 people show up at project launching

DAVAO CITY – Some 5,000 people trooped to the Davao Convention and Trade Center here last week to show their support for the Green Philippine Highways Project.

Addressing the enthusiastic crowd, Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Angelo T. Reyes said that the project is meant to restore air quality, expressing concern about the worsening state of the environment, especially air and water.

He called on all Filipinos to demonstrate their concern about the environment, adding this can be done by participating in the biggest tree-planting activity in the country on Aug. 25.

Reyes said the project will be implemented nationwide in cooperation with the media, academe, non-government organizations, other government agencies, local government units, the business sector, religious sector and other civic organizations.

The project will cover the 2,175- kilometer Pan Philippine Highway, 439-kilometer Manila North Road and 824-kilometer West Nautical Highway. About 500,000 seedlings are needed for the said project, according to him.

Reyes urged every Davaoeños to participate in the tree plant and make a statement that unity is still possible for a noble cause, the cause of the environment.

He expressed confidence in the success of the project, giving emphasis on the need for cooperation and commitment.

He also said that the most important ingredient of every endeavor is unity.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte pledged that the city government will see to it that every Davaoeño is doing his share in the protection and conservation of the environment and every citizen has that responsibility.

The Davao launching was highlighted by the reading of commitment by all stakeholders who attended the event.

Representatives of various organizations and institutions pledged their support for the greening project by planting tree seedlings to the shoulders of the highways in the Davao provinces and by taking care of the trees until these are matured.

Romeo Serra promised to mobilize the Chamber of Commerce in Mindanao consisting of 14 organizations as well as major industries associations on Aug. 25. "We have our share of the bounty of Mother Earth, and we must also share in the process of solving the problems," Serra said.

Organizations and institutions present in Region 11 launching came from the academe, non-government organizations and the local government units, other national agencies. (GMA)

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 09:18 AM

^^ nice bro! unsa na inyong pagtuki2x gabii ..shhhhh

Adto sako bro kay adto pa kug Sweden virtually! :)

davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 09:21 AM

^^ nice bro! unsa na inyong pagtuki2x gabii ..hehehe ummm shhhhh

Adto sako bro kaadto pa kug Sweden virtually! :)

k na man bro, sige adto na sweden. be sure to segue back to the beautiful Davao ha.

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 09:23 AM

Old City Hall of Davao
http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/2323/cityhallwe5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Rajah_Soliman

August 7th, 2006, 09:35 AM

Rajah_Soliman

August 7th, 2006, 09:38 AM

Yeah thats what i am planning , will ask Rajah today , Gravyard shift mana sila
hahaha.... means gravys time bro . maybe i'll pm him . i'll try some research too .

yeah please do so...those old pictures (net finds) are part of our heritage and "should" belong to all of us... :)

davaoeagle

August 7th, 2006, 09:41 AM

' got to call it a night for me. catcha later guys!

Bagani

August 7th, 2006, 10:17 AM

btw...may other source ka ng mga old davao pics :)

If you have connections with the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Inc.(PNJKI) in Lanang, they have a good research on Japanese settlements all over Davao and Mindanao. PNJKI President mentioned to me in a meeting that there are still surviving structures, mostly storage houses of plantations, scattered all over Davao City, Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley, particularly Pantukan. I think they have a good collection of photographs. We were discussing then of installing historical markers on these sites and restoring the structures. This idea was an offshoot of the proposal I was supposed to present to the City on local heritage conservation. Taking off from the research of local historian (Corsino?), markers with photographs etched on aluminum sheets will be placed in historically significant sites in the City.

huistenmark

August 7th, 2006, 11:09 AM

My family is a member of the PNJKI, so maybe i can ask my granddad...

KulasKusgan, why not ask your uncle ben?? (hahahaha)

valium

August 7th, 2006, 11:19 AM

TJ, this is the translation of a forumer in the Korean thread:

PD World Report

Located in a southern Island of Mindanao, 1.5 hours of flight from the capital Manila, is the city of Davao. (the map of Phillipines appears)
Having 1.2 million of population, Davao is the third city in the Phillipines after Manila and Cebu and is dreaming of becoming an investment heaven.

hah, still dreaming? foreigners still see davao as "dreaming"? there was an overstatement in another thread and this one is definitely an understatement. isnt davao already an investment haven? how come some people (foreigners in this case) still see davao as dreaming? is it due to lack of local government support? promotion? investment volume?

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by rajah_soliman
yeah please do so...those old pictures (net finds) are part of our heritage and "should" belong to all of us...

Thanks Raj!

Apo : ok na bro , how the cranking?

scandinavian girl

August 7th, 2006, 12:27 PM

Have a niceand wonderful day Lena !!!

dinabaw you do not need to have anxiety...we all have it Oh, my gosh ...:shocked:....:) a warm :hug: to you dinabaw, hope it helps..I am having 2 girlfriends over this afternoon until tomorrow, we are going to have big "spiritual night" and also go and watch the stars in the night....

Hi rajah :wave: is it as hot in Germany as in Sweden again?

Valium a nice day to you!:)

I have things to do am baking a strawberry cake and making pizzas for my girlfriends. Oh, am I hot ....bake in the heat is ...to much :dizzy: ....

davaoeagle hi så du är inte apocrups...hummmm :sly:..a nice day to you! :)

gravy..hi..watch out for those "brains" they are in your beloved city within days..got a text they are aproaching Cebu now...first.... but wont stay long.:D

Got to go....

See you guys later!

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 12:31 PM

Hi lena ... buzzzy buzzz day? ok will see ya on gravy's shift:D
Be careful min askling don't burn those strawberry cake and pizza , have a fire extinguisher its not just "potatos" your baking :wink2:

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Davao Insular beachside , 1970

Rajah_Soliman

August 7th, 2006, 01:20 PM

Bagani

August 7th, 2006, 01:27 PM

Found this in the internet:

HISTORICAL MILESTONE

1917 – 1919 – DAVAO PUBLIC HOSPITAL was established by a Special
Act of the Philippine Legislature in a 2.2 hectares lot
donated by Mr. Juna Villa-Abrille at J. P. Laurel Avenue.
The hospital has a bed capacity of 25.

1918 - served as “Sick Ward” set up by the District Engr.’s Office
for the care and treatment of laborers known as
“Sakadas”.

1932 - Construction of annex pavilion for additional 10 beds for
pay patients.

December 1941 – Japanese Imperial Army commandered Davao Public
Hospital.

1942 – 1945 – An emergency hospital was set up at St. Peter’s Elementary
School building behind the present San Pedro Cathedral.

May 1945 – The Davao Public Hospital became the 25th Station
Hospital of the American Armed Forces for about 6
months.

Aug. 23, 1945 – A temporary hospital for civilians was put up at the old PC
Barracks at the downtown of Davao.

Late 1945 – The Davao Public Hospital was returned to the civilians.

1946 – Davao Public Hospital was rehabilitated through the
Rehabilitation Act.

1948 – 1950 - It became a National Hospital and was renamed Davao
General Hospital with an authorized capacity of 200 beds.

June 22, 1957 - The Davao General Hospital became the DAVAO REGIONAL
MEDICAL AND TRAINING CENTER by virtue of R.A. 1859
through the initiation of Dr. Manuel P. Babao and
Congressman Ismael Veloso.

Sept. 24, 1957 - Cornerstone laying of a new building by President Carlos P.
Garcia.

Nov. 28, 1958 - Department of Health Order 100, s1958, designated Davao
General Hospital as a Training Hospital. The objective of
such order is to assist in the training of physicians, nurses,
midwives, who will become future asset to pilot the health
destiny of the country.

June 24 to Oct - a total of one million pesos was released by the President of
4, 1960 the Republic of the Philippines in order to commence the
work of the long projected 3 Million Davao Regional
Medical and Training Center at Bajada, Davao City, the
establishment of which has been authorized under
Republic Act no. 1859.
July 18, 1960 - The Out-Patient Clinic was organized in compliance with
Department Order No. 163, series of 1960.

Jan. 3, 1961 - The Medical Social Service started, the day Medical Social
Worker reported to duty.

Feb. 11, 1961 - ground breaking ceremony at the Medical Center site for
the Regional Hospital for Nervous Diseases was done.

April 7, 1961 - a pilot plant, the “Limb and Brace” shop was established.

Dec. 12, 1964 - The DRMTC was inaugurated in 12.8 hectare site at
Bajada, Davao City with the cost of P 3.5 million with an
authorized capacity of 350 beds.

May 1966 - The Davao Regional Medical and Training Center became
fully operational after completing the transfer of all its
patients and equipment from the old Davao General
Hospital.

June 3, 1966 - a batch of 198 mental patients initially shipped from the
National Mental Hospital of Mandaluyong, Rizal arrived and occupied the old Hospital building. With them were the staff suppose to run the hospital. New patients of the different provinces of Mindanao have been admitted and some have been discharge.

The supervision of this mental unit at the old Davao General
Hospital as well as the existing Nervous Disease Pavilion at
Bajada has placed under the Davao Regional Medical and
Training Center by the Secretary of Health. The personnel
sent by the National Mental Hospital later went home after a
couple of months stay.

Dec. 8, 1970 - DRMTC was officially became the Medical Center for
Mindanao and Sulu through the Administrative Order No.
157 of the Department of Health, belonging to the highest
category of government hospitals.

Sept. 13, 1977 - Supreme Court finally ruled that the 12.8 hectare hospital
site contested by private parties legally belonged to the
Davao Medical Center.

KulasKusgan

August 7th, 2006, 02:19 PM

@ Valium: yes, Davao keeps on dreaming at the same time working on those dreams slowly (but surely???). btw, san ka ngayon? join ka sa SSC Davao meet this coming Kadayawan.

My family is a member of the PNJKI, so maybe i can ask my granddad...

KulasKusgan, why not ask your uncle ben?? (hahahaha)

Mark, haha. try nako pangutana. Try pud nako pangutana unsahon mahimo og Datu Bago awardee. GSIS pension ra man among pirmi istoryahan og telephone bills.

@ Bagani: aside from obelisk monument in Mintal I saw a small obelisk monument in Puan beside an old farm house. Balita may nakuhang treasure daw dun sa loob mismo ng monument.

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 02:50 PM

nice Bagani unta provide mga photos , ok maybe i'll research ,wala lang ko time !

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Inaguration of the New DAVAO MUSEUM
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KulasKusgan

August 7th, 2006, 03:16 PM

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 03:34 PM

^^Wala pa pagna na si Lena adto ta?

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 03:44 PM

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The Philippine Eagle Center (PEC) is located at the foothills of Mt. Apo in Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City and situated within the Malagos Watershed. The Philippine Eagle Center primarily operates as a captive breeding facility for the endangered Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) and other birds of prey.

PEC is home to 32 Philippine Eagles. Nestled besides a tropical rainforest environment in Malagos, the 8.4-hectare Center has become one of the most visited tourism destinations in the region to learning about the natural environment.

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Philippine Eagle Center has grown to be an important tourist destination in Davao City. It does not only have Philippine Eagles to show but there are a number of other birds, mammals and reptiles as well. It is home to 11 species of birds, 4 species of mammals and 2 species of reptiles, most of which are endemic to the country and some are considered rare.

Also present in the area is the vast assemblage of flora typical of a tropical rain forest with numerous trees and plants that are known to be endemic.

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The center is divided into three functional areas. These are:
The Captive Breeding Area. This is where the breeding birds are found as well as those imprinted birds. This area is restricted to the public and only the captive breeding staff is allowed to go in and out of it.
The Food Stock Area. This is where we raise the food for the animals to ensure a disease-free stock. We have goats, rabbits, chickens, quails, and guinea pigs. These stocks are needed for the daily food requirements of every animal at the center.
The Exhibit Area. This area is open to the general public, wherein exhibit animals are displayed.

KulasKusgan

August 7th, 2006, 03:45 PM

Sure field trip ta dinha. Maayo kay madayon diay imong inday pagbisita nimo.

abskess

August 7th, 2006, 03:50 PM

Gooood Evening Davao!

Hello Davao folks :)

Wow :eek2: this thread is going really fast... :runaway: daig ang F1 sa bilis hehehehe :)

Go DAvao Go :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 03:51 PM

Davao Kids Test Drive New Eagle Center Facilities

It was a fun Saturday afternoon as nearly a hundred Davaoeño youngsters experienced the new Hawk Walk and Diola's Forest exhibits at the Philippine Eagle Center over the weekend.

The Hawk Walk and Diola's Forest , the latest youth-oriented facilities at the Center, were inaugurated last Saturday, June 10, amidst fun games, face painting, balloon animals, clowns, and free-flowing cotton candy.

Jeremiah and Joseph, nephews of Davao City Councilor Rene Elias Lopez, Marga, daughter of Department of Tourism Regional Director Sonia Garcia, and Marga's cousins from the Garcia clan were among the first to explore the new facilities. They were joined by children from the DS Foundation for the Differently-abled and pediatric cancer patients from the Kythe Foundation.

Congressman Vincent Garcia, representative for the 2 nd District of Davao, unveiled the marker for Diola's Forest with Congressman Del de Guzman of Marikina, while Councilor Lopez cut the ribbon in behalf of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and the City Government of Davao to officially open the Hawk Walk.

Diola's Forest , an exhibit room designed specifically for young audiences, features Philippine Eagle artifacts like bones and feathers and information on other birds of prey and biodiversity. Young guests to the inauguration party also enjoyed playing with animal toys and puzzles, and leafing through story books on the eagle in the cozy reading corner of the room.

The room was named after the eagle Diola , the mother of Pag-asa and Pagkakaisa, the first captive-bred Philippine Eagles.

Development of the room began as early as 2002, when Congressman Garcia, de Guzman and seven other House members pledged support for the education efforts of the Philippine Eagle Foundation. Garcia and de Guzman were joined by Representatives Ed Chatto, Juan Miguel Zubiri, Gilbert Remulla, Felix William Fuentebella, Joel Villanueva, Kim Bernardo-Lokin and Eileen Ermita-Buhain in constructing Diola's Forest .

Councilor Lopez and Paolo Ouano of Mayor Duterte's Rody Project (Recognizing Outstanding Davao Youth) in turn cut the ribbon to open the Hawk Walk, a special alley displaying different species of raptors (birds of prey). The Hawk Walk allows visitors close and personal encounters with the birds.

The walk was constructed by the City Government of Davao to aid in the education of the public on the differences between raptor species. With its 10 adjoining compartments, the Hawk Walk allows guests to compare the characteristics of each species as they proceed along the walk. The facility is also expected to enhance the public's appreciation of the biodiversity in the country.

The inauguration was held at the close of the 8 th Philippine Eagle Week, which began on June 3.
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Councilor Rene Elias Lopez, and finalists of the Rody Project (Recognizing Outstanding Davao Youth) cut the ribbon on June 10 to formally open the new Hawk Walk at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Baguio District, Davao City.

Marikina Representative Del de Guzman and wife Amalia plant a tree at the Philippine Eagle Center last June 10 during the celebration of the 8th Philippine Eagle Week. Congressman de Guzman was also in town to inaugurate Diola's Forest, a new children's exhibit room at the Eagle Center, with Congressman Vince Garcia of Davao City.

Joy Showing Through . Even with a hygienic mask on, a pediatric cancer patient's delight is evident after getting a floral design painted on her hand during the inauguration of Diola's Forest and the Hawk Walk at the Philippine Eagle Center. Nearly a hundred Davao youngsters partied at the Eagle Center last Saturday afternoon to launch the new children's facilities at the Center.

dinabaw

August 7th, 2006, 04:00 PM

^^ ssc meeting sa kadayawan ha ?ikaw baya ang presidente !

Skyblue_Navyblue

August 7th, 2006, 04:58 PM

labay lang!!!

hehe....... wala ko kabasa newspaper!!

tj_brewed

August 7th, 2006, 06:36 PM

ssc this kadayawan!!!! yehey!!! between august 17 to 20 ha? plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Rajah_Soliman

August 7th, 2006, 06:38 PM

attn: ProblemSolver....where are you now????!!!!!

read this:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/07/12/bus/.act.like.a.corporation.pinoy.inventor.to.gov.t.html

ProblemSolver

August 7th, 2006, 07:11 PM

Glad to see patent for Maglev for car applications. My approach is totally different from the patent that was issued. And there are 100 times differing approaches for Maglev designs. My design and testing data has been a solid guidance and I think a prototype will be produced soon for testing. Although previous applications has been successful, I'd like it tested in Digos-Davao CIty route.

Rajah_Soliman

August 7th, 2006, 07:27 PM

ProblemSolver

August 7th, 2006, 08:21 PM

@problemsolver...read my reply in the other thread (maglev)

another question, to give me an idea about what you're doing: how would you use a simple maglev technology to enable this person to reach the durian without having to climb the tree. make the answer simple, pls.
:)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/08/08/article_182099_08-08-2006.jpg

Your best clue is the earth's magnetic pull called gravity. How you can compensate the earth's magnetic pull thru maglev to get to the height you wanted is the way you want to design your personal maglev. Given all scientific data already available, I think you should have the answer by now. Do let us know what you came up, though.

ProblemSolver

August 7th, 2006, 09:06 PM

A not-for-profit institution will be setup to help just like Rajah turn his ideas into invention and from invention to financial gains. With everyone's help, and with everyone's membership to this not-for-profit organization, any pinoy ideas will be assisted all the way thru profitability. Since this is a Davao thread, then this not-for-profit organization could be registered in Davao region. This is one way for harnessing the human resources available in davao regions and all throughout the country. I am sure that there will be active financial participations by overseas pinoys, but foremost, are the community members themselves who will stand to directly benefit from all these gains. Their contributions thru memberships will be the fuel that ignites pinoy's technical advancements and increased living standards.

junax

August 8th, 2006, 03:08 AM

^^ good morning to all!

hah, still dreaming? foreigners still see davao as "dreaming"? there was an overstatement in another thread and this one is definitely an understatement. isnt davao already an investment haven? how come some people (foreigners in this case) still see davao as dreaming? is it due to lack of local government support? promotion? investment volume?

have you seen the tv news from korea bai valium where that phrase originated? it's circa 2001 if i'm not mistaken, dreaming is not bad as long as it will not turn into a nightmare. after dreams are fulfilled, davao will continue to dream. newyork has a dream, every city must have one. living in davao actually is like a dream, clean and green, bustling city with samal islands and davao gulf and mt. apo as background, i could go on and on but i might be awaken so hindi na lang.

hey valium duet na lang tayo....

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go

To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star...

:)

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 03:19 AM

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Malagos Garden Resort in Davao
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It's only lately that I've broken out of the typical mold of being largely ignorant of the places of interest close to where one lives. So today, I took a tour of the Malagos Garden Resort.

Malagos is about an hour's drive away from downtown Davao on the road to Bukidnon. It's a bit past Calinan, one of the tributary towns to Davao City.

Malagos Garden Resort is a resort of a slightly different sort. It features guest rooms, restaurants, and convention halls, but breaking a bit out of type (for the Philippines, anyway), it's not situated in a beach. Instead, it sits in a 12-hectare park that's part orchid garden and part aviary.
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According to the brochure, "it is the first property in the Philippines and the 39th in the world to be certified in the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Business and Properties of Audubon International, a worldwide environmental organization based in the USA."
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All in all, it's a pretty decent experience. I only have two gripes. First, the entrance fee of P100 per adult (P75 on weekdays) is a little steep; and second, I missed the garden tour and the bird show. So my advice is: before one visits, one should make sure of the schedule of activities first so as to maximize on the entrance fee.
Waling-waling Forest
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dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 03:24 AM

^^ basig naay mamusil ana sa inyong kanta 2nd baya sa MY Way song :hahaha:

Maayong Buntag Davao 1 week na lang Kadayawan na!

Ady001

August 8th, 2006, 03:59 AM

^^ @Problemsolver

I've read in a Reader's Digest article about the feasibility of Monorails. They were cheaper and better to make when wallowed in traffic. But they became notorious for their theme park attractionism. :D

junax

August 8th, 2006, 04:00 AM

^^ hehehe.... speaking of My Way Song...

i dedicate this song to my friend valium...

Davao's Way

And now, kadayawan is here
And so I change my house's curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
davao is nice, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every city
And more, much more than this, i did davao's way

Parades, we had a few
But then again, floral parades too
I did indak-indak and saw it through rizal extension
I planned each charted course, each careful step, mac arthur highway
And more, much more than this, I did davao's way

Yes, there were times, roxas avenue
When I bit off more than I could chew
Kaan dawet, there was no doubt
I ate it up and take some out
at MTS, I drank it all and did davao's way

I've loved, horse fights and cried
at Agro grounds, my share of kicking
And now, as tears subside, I find durian so amusing
To think I eat all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, yes, oh, yes, it's me, I eat it my way"

For what is davao, what has it got?
valium himself, said it's a nut
he says the things he wrongly feels and hurt us all with all his nails
The record shows davao is best and that's davao's way

it's madaaaaaayaaaaaaaaawww wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay... (falseto)

Ady001

August 8th, 2006, 04:01 AM

^^ good morning to all!

have you seen the tv news from korea bai valium where that phrase originated? it's circa 2001 if i'm not mistaken, dreaming is not bad as long as it will not turn into a nightmare. after dreams are fulfilled, davao will continue to dream. newyork has a dream, every city must have one. living in davao actually is like a dream, clean and green, bustling city with samal islands and davao gulf and mt. apo as background, i could go on and on but i might be awaken so hindi na lang.

hey valium duet na lang tayo....

To dream the impossible dream
To fight the unbeatable foe
To bear with unbearable sorrow
To run where the brave dare not go

To right the unrightable wrong
To love pure and chaste from afar
To try when your arms are too weary
To reach the unreachable star

This is my quest
To follow that star
No matter how hopeless
No matter how far

To fight for the right
Without question or pause
To be willing to march into Hell
For a heavenly cause

And I know if I'll only be true
To this glorious quest
That my heart will lie peaceful and calm
When I'm laid to my rest

And the world will be better for this
That one man, scorned and covered with scars
Still strove with his last ounce of courage
To reach the unreachable star...

:)

Junax, let's not talk about TROLLS wherein si is the yes for Spanish Valium. Let us leave the young man at peace.

h3nry

August 8th, 2006, 04:03 AM

CEBU PROVINCE 437TH ANNIVERSARY
SEE BANNER

Ady001

August 8th, 2006, 04:07 AM

hah, still dreaming? foreigners still see davao as "dreaming"? there was an overstatement in another thread and this one is definitely an understatement. isnt davao already an investment haven? how come some people (foreigners in this case) still see davao as dreaming? is it due to lack of local government support? promotion? investment volume?

Valium. Don't use the word for your benefit. I asked the translator Dhumwon from the Korean thread and thanking him for translating it. We have "rough" translations for everything and I think it would be very unkind if I spit something unkind to him.

If you have connections with the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Inc.(PNJKI) in Lanang, they have a good research on Japanese settlements all over Davao and Mindanao. PNJKI President mentioned to me in a meeting that there are still surviving structures, mostly storage houses of plantations, scattered all over Davao City, Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley, particularly Pantukan. I think they have a good collection of photographs. We were discussing then of installing historical markers on these sites and restoring the structures. This idea was an offshoot of the proposal I was supposed to present to the City on local heritage conservation. Taking off from the research of local historian (Corsino?), markers with photographs etched on aluminum sheets will be placed in historically significant sites in the City.

Yes, but definitely, go to the Davao-Japanese museum in Calinan. You can find old relics of Davao past there and the ties between Davao and Japan.

Most of the Japanese that came to Davao are Okinawans because of the climate. And I think most tourists that still come to Davao are Japanese.

Ady001

August 8th, 2006, 04:12 AM

Guys, how do you make Banners pala for SSC? I might compile some photos and transform them into good things.

I find the banner kasi posted here na parang verdant.

Maybe we can print it out sa atong T-shirt.

Skyblue_Navyblue

August 8th, 2006, 04:31 AM

^^ hehehe.... speaking of My Way Song...

i dedicate this song to my friend valium...

Davao's Way

And now, kadayawan is here
And so I change my house's curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
davao is nice, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every city
And more, much more than this, i did davao's way

Parades, we had a few
But then again, floral parades too
I did indak-indak and saw it through rizal extension
I planned each charted course, each careful step, mac arthur highway
And more, much more than this, I did davao's way

Yes, there were times, roxas avenue
When I bit off more than I could chew
kaen dawet, there was no doubt
I ate it up and take some out
at MTS, I drank it all and did davao's way

I've loved, horse fights and cried
at Agro grounds, my share of kicking
And now, as tears subside, I find durian so amusing
To think I eat all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, yes, oh, yes, it's me, I eat it my way"

For what is davao, what has it got?
valium himself, said it's a nut
he says the things he wrongly feels and hurt us all with all his nails
The record shows davao is best and that's davao's way

it's madaaaaaayaaaaaaaaawww wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay... (falseto)
wow!! very nice! truly davaoeno!

so hilarious though!

dapat promote mo to!

Ady001

August 8th, 2006, 04:33 AM

^^ Let's do this at the meet :D

Ady001

August 8th, 2006, 05:04 AM

More adapted pics from FLICKR.com

Credits for the flickr people. Click on the pictures to see who uploaded it. Sorry for not crediting the names. You are thrice blessed.

Gaisano mall of Davao:

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Victoria Plaza

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NCCC Mall

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http://static.flickr.com/29/94880581_47a0379829.jpg?v=0

Ponciano Reyes Street

http://static.flickr.com/37/94876999_4526c00d30.jpg?v=0

Bonifacio Street (the street where my father was used to employed)

http://static.flickr.com/23/94875054_0d3617b1f4.jpg?v=0

Davao International Airport

http://static.flickr.com/22/94882708_e3f05c102e.jpg?v=0

La Rue De Saint Pierre

http://static.flickr.com/34/94875052_a14db78340.jpg?v=0

La Rue De Palma Gil (near Camus Street, a street in Davao known for philosophizing, and the Greenbelt Park)

http://static.flickr.com/33/94876998_f205fb43fa.jpg?v=0

junax

August 8th, 2006, 05:24 AM

^^ nice finds bai ady...
i like it here, g-mall port cafe
http://static.flickr.com/31/94877002_ede79f4468.jpg

PAL eyes new international routes from Davao

Davao City (8 August) -- Philippine Airlines executive vice president
Atty. Domingo Duerme said new routes are now in the drawing board for
international flights from Davao.

Duerme said talks are on going for a Davao-Hongkong route that could
be the newest direct route from the south.
He said that if this will materialize, the opening of the
international route will take place next year.

PAL had been servicing international passengers even here in Davao
but these are all connecting flights.

He said this is being done through their "check thru facilities"
where he cited for instance that passengers from Davao bound for the
US may check-in at the Davao International Airport and they will be
assigned seats even for their international flights.

The passengers may no longer do the hassle of checking in their
cargoes when they reach the NAIA in Manila because PAL will take
charge of it the moment they check in the domestic airport. And this
case is true to other international points that are served by PAL.

Meanwhile Duerme also bared that they have terminated their Kuala
Lumpur, Malaysia and Riyahd, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia routes.

He said they lost the competition to other carriers in the Middle
East.

junax

August 8th, 2006, 05:40 AM

Kaan Dawet’ food fest opens Friday

KAAN Dawet, one of the most awaited activities during the Kadayawan sa Dabaw 2006, will be open to the public starting Friday, along M. Roxas Avenue.

Local hotel and restaurant food outlets, food chains, food processors, and caterers will participate in the annual event.

Almost a hundred food booths will be set up for the food street party.

Joining this year's festivities are Takoyaki, Rebisco Group, Jolin's, Colasa's BBQ, Letrolay Foods, Armando's Grill, Que-Zone, United Nations Bar, Popoy's Grill, Isa's Grill Station, Loring's Lechon, Alop's Ihaw-ihaw, 88 D, Beer 101, Golden Lechon, Matchbox Resto, Gwyn's Ratz Key, Paterno's, Profile Food, Usep-MBA, Tab's, Quatro Kan2s, Kimzai Fastfood, Beerkadahan, Thryza Variety Fruits, Imnanan ni Tomas, Hang Oh Beer, Marilou's BBQ, Jayprox, JVC, Barokkan Ihaw-ihaw, KR Kamayan, Platop's, Dimsum Diner, Ferdie's, Aida's, Double C, Potato Corner, JAD, Chikara Tabermono Takoyaki, Shirypit Food Catering Services, Skelter, Hiro's Place, D'Latoyz, Zalvaje, among others.

More concessionaires are expected to join the food fest in time for its opening on this weekend.

Kaan Dawet is a food and music fiesta where all can feast on Davao cuisine, dance all night to the beats of contemporary music bands, and have fun in games and surprises.

It is also considered the biggest food party in the region and one of the most awaited events of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival.

Kaan Dawet is open daily from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. from August 11 to 21.

junax

August 8th, 2006, 05:49 AM

i noticed, yung area outside the airport perimeter (tabok sa kalsada) kay gi-clear na and from the looks of it, morag naay tukoron didto. any info mga bai?

valium

August 8th, 2006, 05:50 AM

GlamChiqAA

August 8th, 2006, 05:59 AM

junax

August 8th, 2006, 06:02 AM

^^ hehehe. there you are again valium. right hook without even asking why those "talipapa", your term are there. those were taken during midnight sales season of davao. you know hindi naman tayo 1st world country.

here same pic of g-mall... are those talipapa still visible?
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/gmall.jpg

junax

August 8th, 2006, 06:07 AM

here... more of the "talipapa" malls of davao, as coined by valium...

g-mall....
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/2.jpg

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/1.jpg

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http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/6.jpg

GlamChiqAA

August 8th, 2006, 06:07 AM

Yeah Pinoys are known to haggle in those midnight sales. So you're not Pinoy then, valium? :ohno:

junax

August 8th, 2006, 06:24 AM

ohh, here's one i found another "talipapa", is this ayala's talipapa valium?
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/ayalacenter.jpg

valium

August 8th, 2006, 06:33 AM

looking at how empty and deserted gaisano is without the talipapa, well i say, make those talipapa's permanent!

junax

August 8th, 2006, 06:39 AM

^^ hahaha. nice one valium. how ironic you are.

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 06:51 AM

^^ ssc meeting sa kadayawan ha ?ikaw baya ang presidente !

HEy Bro, ikaw baya ang de facto president hehehehe...

Sure! kelan nga yun pre? wat time? venue na rin please...Tnanks daan :)

melon

August 8th, 2006, 06:53 AM

looking at how empty and deserted gaisano is without the talipapa, well i say, make those talipapa's permanent!

looks like he's not giving up lol. we all know gaisano mall is far from being deserted, no need to argue on that ;)

junax

August 8th, 2006, 07:15 AM

I've been reading SSC for a long time and I've been following this thread. Davao is indeed beautiful and booming. How could valium rant about it? (yes, from my reading, I've discovered that valium loves to ignite wars). Anyway, don't mind him. As you see on his signature, he's a tripper. :tongue3:

anyways, welcome to SSC davao GlamChiqAA... valium is our avid fan here. sanay na kami sa kanyang mga padaplis na mga birada hehe.

DATE 2006 exhibitors confirm participation

Davao City (8 August) -- Foreign and local exhibitors to the Davao Trade Expo (DATE) 2006 had already confirmed participation while some made reservations to fill in the 140 booths that will be put up during the three days exposition.

DATE 2006 chair Atty. Domingo Duerme said there are 87 exhibitors who confirmed and about 30 who made reservations.

According to the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) among the foreign exhibitors that placed reservations are the US Embassy and Federal Express.

Duerme said they also expect more US foreign businesses to join the exhibit just like in 2005 when some 30 US based companies participated.

Duerme said with P82 million sales (book sales included) generated last year, they are targeting this year an increase of 25 percent as against the figure in 2005.

He said however that they were not able to follow up what went through with the book sales.

Comparative total sales generated of DATE in 2003 accounted for P36 million, 2004, P55.5 million (with 55 percent over 2003), and 2005, P82 million (or 32 percent increase in the previous year).

He said while last year’s crowd drawer was on real property and agriculture they would expect technology to dominate as top best sellers this year.

Cris Arietta, DATE 2006 chair of logistics said that there will be several exhibitors on technology and PLDT already had signified although they are open for other information and communication technology exhibitors.

He said that because of continuous innovation, they had been attracting more of the industry to come in just like what is happening in Subic and Clark.

Duerme meanwhile said with DATE 2006 theme “Davao Goes Global” they want more industries to make business here.

He also said that they have to innovate and improve as there will be exhibitors from food manufacturers, poultry products and ICT.

Duerme also said that part of the activities aside from the exhibits on DATE 2006 from September 15 to 17 at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas are business matching, round table discussions on global opportunities, product and service presentations, raffle promo, jobs fair, trainings and seminars from DCCCII, Department of Agriculture and Department of Science and Technology.

There will also be Mindanao Investment Forum and WTO Forum to be spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry.

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 08:05 AM

mejo developed na rin pala ang riverfront c.c. .....

Yeah! correct ka dyan pare specially Crocodile park...Been there last Saturday with some of my Arab friends from Dubai and they were really amazed sa ganda at sa noble mission ng park na mapreserve some of our fast banishing croc species.

The park is really World Class...shows start at 4pm which are series of 4 events, the crocodile dancing, the Pangil encounter, animal petting and the main event, tight rope walking/dancing...entrance fee is P75 pax and then additional P25 pax for the butterfly house which is just beside the croc park.

MAy mga celebrities na rin minsan :)

Bagani

August 8th, 2006, 08:12 AM

i dont know with these gaisanos down south, but they all look so shabby. look at the ground level at the middle of the atrium. looks like a typical scene in divisoria, yes, a modified talipapa.

I agree. It doesn't have the "class" of an SM or Robinson's, and definitely, of Ayala. But definitely it's not your glorified talipapa. Maybe the Gaisanos have a another market segment in mind or maybe they want it to be a mall "for the masa." Not sure, though, because as you go up, the "masa" at the basement could surely not afford the shops up there. I'm confused.

GlamChiqAA

August 8th, 2006, 08:18 AM

^^ Lol, SM doesn't even have class. I even think Gaisano has more class than SM

Bagani

August 8th, 2006, 08:20 AM

^^ Lol, SM doesn't even have class. I even think Gaisano has more class than SM

The class is quote an quote.

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 08:24 AM

Hey Folks why dont we have our Kadayawan dinner meeting sa Riverview REstaurant? Lami gyud kaayo ang kanilang Inihaw na panga or tuna belly. BUy 1 take 1 na rin kanilang tropical fruit salad...And for those guys na ayaw uminom, try their amazing Dragon fruit shake...talagang masarap :) makakalimutan ni gravy pati kanyang Red Horse hehehehehe

Suggestion lang po sir president Dinabaw :)

junax

August 8th, 2006, 08:31 AM

^^ asa dapit na bai, mao ba nang sa maa area? nice suggestion, pwede pod sa kaan dawet or sa MTS na lang para dili kaayo dyahe, ulawon baya ko hehe

Bagani

August 8th, 2006, 08:40 AM

^^ Lol, SM doesn't even have class. I even think Gaisano has more class than SM

By the way, here in Dubai or anywhere in the world, what makes a mall high-end or luxury is the presence of locators like Saks 5th Avenue, Cartier, DKNY, D&G, Chanel, or Starbucks. Without these shops, it's just your ordinary shopping mall. And based on this premise, wala pa palang class na mall ang Davao. Sana in the near future.

GlamChiqAA

August 8th, 2006, 08:49 AM

^^ Diba may Starbucks sa SM Davao if I'm not mistaken?

junax

August 8th, 2006, 09:56 AM

^^ wala po, karl's cafe ang sa sm davao. our local version of starbucks here is BLUGRE and it's more expensive than starbucks, other known coffee shops are karl's, karlo's koffe, basti's brew, bo's and figaro among other local shops, but no starbucks.

junex

August 8th, 2006, 10:24 AM

Hintayin nyo nalang akong magtayo ng mall along Roxas Boulevard, gilid ng Aldevinco, puro mamahalin at imported ang mga locators..hehehe...

Magbasa nalang kau ng news........

http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=regions03_aug02_2006

Davao kicks off Kadayawan festival
By Moses Billacura

DAVAO CITY—Davao City kicked off its celebration of the 21st Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival with the opening of the Tabo Trade Fair at the SM City Davao yesterday.

The trade fair will be followed by a street party, called Kaan Dawet Street, Food and Music Party, on M. Roxas Avenue on Aug. 11 and a sports fest, highlighting the Rodrigo Duterte Criterium Race, on Aug.12.

With the theme of “Nagkahiusang Katilingban Bisan Asa Sa Kalibutan,” Davao residents and foreign tourists will be treated to several activities, including the Hiyas sa Kadayawan fashion show, Urog Etnika dance show of the Sayaw Mindanao, music of Agungan ug Kulintangan, Davao horse rite (or hurawan) and the floral float parade (or halad) on Aug. 20.

On Aug. 19, the city will attempt to make the longest durian roll in the world and the feat will be posted in the Guinness Book of World Records.

Kadayawan sa Dabaw festival executive committee cochairman Id Acaylar said the events are expected to draw more than 3,000 visitors who will come to Davao to experience the Kadayawan festival.

“We are the seat of indigenous culture,” said Acaylar, adding that Palau residents are also expected to come to Davao after a direct flight was linked by Asian Spirit.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will wrap up the events with a Katawhan Concert on Aug. 20 at the Rizal Park.

Meanwhile, organizers of the floral float parade is set to hold its first briefing at the city hall on Aug. 2.

The briefing will outline the rules and regulations, route and other important details of the parade.

Representatives from Stroke Society of the Philippines-Project Tambal, Honda Prestige, Sunlife Financial, Nestle Phils., Ritche Marketing, Wellmade, RDL Pharmaceuticals, Island Garden City of Samal, Dencio’s Kamayan, NCCC Mall, Sonshine Radio and TV Network, Norkis Yamaha, Club Vee Dub, FIDI, PCEEM Davao Foundation, Davao Horse Club, Coca Cola, Jesus Christ-The Name Above Every Name, Rogemson Co. Inc., Uraya Land Development, East West Co., Globe Telecom, GMA Network, Phil.General Merchandise Corp., Gaisano Mall, PWC of Davao, SM City Davao, International Pharmaceuticals Inc., Royal Mandaya Hotel, Greenwich Pizza Corp., Pag-Asa Vendors Federation, Chowking, M. Lhuillier Philippines, LBC Express, FDM, Cebuana Lhuillier, SUL Orchids, Leonardo Shoes, Samsung Electric Philippines, Shakey’s Pizza, E-Biz Services, Jollibee Davao, Mister Donut are among expected to join the first briefing.

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 10:39 AM

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by junax
hehehe.... speaking of My Way Song...

i dedicate this song to my friend valium...

Davao's Way

And now, kadayawan is here
And so I change my house's curtain
My friend, I'll say it clear
davao is nice, of which I'm certain
I've lived a life that's full
I traveled each and every city
And more, much more than this, i did davao's way

Parades, we had a few
But then again, floral parades too
I did indak-indak and saw it through rizal extension
I planned each charted course, each careful step, mac arthur highway
And more, much more than this, I did davao's way

Yes, there were times, roxas avenue
When I bit off more than I could chew
Kaan dawet, there was no doubt
I ate it up and take some out
at MTS, I drank it all and did davao's way

I've loved, horse fights and cried
at Agro grounds, my share of kicking
And now, as tears subside, I find durian so amusing
To think I eat all that
And may I say, not in a shy way,
"Oh, yes, oh, yes, it's me, I eat it my way"

For what is davao, what has it got?
valium himself, said it's a nut
he says the things he wrongly feels and hurt us all with all his nails
The record shows davao is best and that's davao's way

it's madaaaaaayaaaaaaaaawww wwwwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay... (falseto)
:rofl: nice junax!!!! puwede kantahin natin sa meet lingaw kaayo.... hahaha

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 10:53 AM

Originally Posted by abskess
Hey Folks why dont we have our Kadayawan dinner meeting sa Riverview REstaurant? Lami gyud kaayo ang kanilang Inihaw na panga or tuna belly. BUy 1 take 1 na rin kanilang tropical fruit salad...And for those guys na ayaw uminom, try their amazing Dragon fruit shake...talagang masarap makakalimutan ni gravy pati kanyang Red Horse hehehehehe

Suggestion lang po sir president Dinabaw

hahaha....ayaw oi di ko mag president kay hapit na mag parliamentary wala nay powers !!lols
Asa ma ng Riverview ? sige suggest nato na sa atung Chairman Dave!

Post lang namo ang final date and place !psst... order mug t-shirt? :) .... hilom lang kay nay masuko !lol

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 11:04 AM

Asa man daw nang Riverview Restaurant. Murag guapo siguro na diha ah.

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 11:07 AM

gotta get some sleep. there's work tomorrow, again..

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 11:08 AM

^^murag sa Maa siguro na !

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 11:17 AM

^^murag sa Maa siguro na !

Bitaw noh kay Riverview man gud. See ya later, MOSIMOS err.. Dinabaw diay. Sorry I stammered there, LOL

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 11:23 AM

junex

August 8th, 2006, 11:23 AM

Asa man daw nang Riverview Restaurant. Murag guapo siguro na diha ah.

Ayaw nang gwuapo kay ako mana!! wow kainggit kayo ha? walang river cruise....enjoy kaayo unta....

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 11:36 AM

^^ asa dapit na bai, mao ba nang sa maa area? nice suggestion, pwede pod sa kaan dawet or sa MTS na lang para dili kaayo dyahe, ulawon baya ko hehe

With in sa Riverfront C.C. na rin pre, tapad sa Croc Park...HInuon pre, tuyuunon man gud...Guapo pd na pre imong suggestion.

Pareho diay ta pre, shy type hehehehehe :)

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 11:40 AM

hahaha....ayaw oi di ko mag president kay hapit na mag parliamentary wala nay powers !!lols
Asa ma ng Riverview ? sige suggest nato na sa atung Chairman Dave!

Post lang namo ang final date and place !psst... order mug t-shirt? :) .... hilom lang kay nay masuko !lol

Hehehehehe...nasa tapad sa Croc Park gihapon pre. Pwede mag-overnight sa kanilang nga benches pero parang 10pm lang last order... :)

Yeah, magkano ba T-shirts pre?

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 12:32 PM

^^ Diba may Starbucks sa SM Davao if I'm not mistaken?

we dont have starbucks yet Glam, in SM you can find Bos, Karls and Kape't Pandesal.anyway, welcome to the DAvao thread :)

habagatcentral1

August 8th, 2006, 12:37 PM

we dont have starbucks yet Glam, in SM you can find Bos, Karls and Kape't Pandesal.anyway, welcome to the DAvao thread :)

^^ But they've got Blugré Café in Davao. Home of the Durian Coffee. :D

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 12:38 PM

With in sa Riverfront C.C. na rin pre, tapad sa Croc Park...HInuon pre, tuyuunon man gud...Guapo pd na pre imong suggestion.

Pareho diay ta pre, shy type hehehehehe :)

shy type pud baya ko...

anyway, i'd like the meet to be at riverfront too, its the future CBD of davao man gud so medyo symbolic..hehe.SSC davao forumers first major meet..

anyway, si valium ba..ayaw na lang gud ninyo awaya..diha sya makakuha ug happiness eh..sa pag start ug away.LOls

i pity people who like to start fights..it shows na sad people na sila nga kinahanglan mandamay ug lain tao sa ilang sadness..

basi wala na breastfeed tung bata a sila..

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 12:40 PM

^^ But they've got Blugré Café in Davao. Home of the Durian Coffee. :D

wala nang blugre' sa SM i think mao na na sya ang present location sa I luv sushi..blugre doesnt have branches in malls anymore..sa Landco and MTs na lang ang blugre'

habagatcentral1

August 8th, 2006, 12:42 PM

wala nang blugre' sa SM i think mao na na sya ang present location sa I luv sushi..blugre doesnt have branches in malls anymore..sa Landco and MTs na lang ang blugre'

^^ Mao ba. Abi nako naa pa,hehehe! Anyway, enjoy Kadayawan there!

I hope to see a video sa YouTube or pix bout Kadayawan coz' I'm still curious by it. Especially music in Indak-Indak.

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 12:43 PM

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/dabaw30.jpg

Madayaw na pag-abot sa Dabaw!

Experience the wonders of Davao that begin with a warm and gracious welcome the moment you arrive in the City in Bloom. It continues with a splendor found from the highlands of Mt. Apo to the islands of Samal, packed with awesome natural wonders and stunning geography all in one destination.

Cradled in a setting amidst the natural wonders of the islands and the highlands, Davao's diverse sights and sounds are highly credited to the vibrant mosaic of rich immigrant and indigenous cultures dominantly evident in its arts, festivities, literature and culinary works showcasing the rustic, urban and urbane charm this side of the archipelago.

Cosmopolitan life has never been this better in this premier city of the south. With world-class facilities and services which the city offers, Davao is now the favored convention destination in the country for its proximity to leisure destinations and ready availability of recreational facilities that can facilitate in mixing business with pleasure.

Leisure activities runs from both sides of the spectrum: from snorkeling in the coral gardens of the islands to conquering the majestic Mt. Apo, breakfast by the gulf at sunrise to bar-hopping and disco-dancing 'til dawn, to sipping local coffee in a downtown pub to a feast of grilled delights. These are but a strand in the city's kaleidoscopic weave in its boundless choices of lifestyles and activities. Tranquility amid urban bustles, the metropolitan's flurry balanced with nature's serenity.

With an aggressive private sector assisting the government in the development of the city, Davao was able to nab prestigious awards and recognition for their efforts, such as being constantly acclaimed as one of Asia's most livable cities by the Asiaweek Magazine; bagging the best city police office in the country, a testimony of the city's effort in ensuring peace and order; consistently on the top of the list of the annual search for the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines; and the prestigious Destination of the Year honor given by the Kalakbay Awards (National Tourism Awards). Davao is also proud to have the second best source of potable water in the world according to the World Health Organization, assuring guests of good health while staying in the city.

Davao City, the undisputed center of trade, convention and tourism in Mindanao, is indeed booming and blooming as it continues its aim in becoming the prime destination for tourism and investments in the Philippines, the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Philippines-Malaysia East ASEAN Growth Area) and the Asia-Pacific region.

With its unique and inviting cultures, Davao is not only about the beautiful sights and exciting natural wonders, its about the people you'll meet and the friends you'll make. So, what are you waiting for?

Prepare yourself for an unforgettable stay in the country's southern gateway to Asia and the rest of the world: Davao City, the City in Bloom!

DAVAO CITY

Davao City is one of the most important cities in the Philippines and the de facto capital of the island of Mindanao. It is also the largest city in the Philippines in terms of land area. Its international airport and seaport is one of the busiest cargo hubs in the Southern Philippines. Davao City is also one of several cities in the Philippines that are independent of any province though it is usually grouped with Davao del Sur for statistical purposes. The city is also the regional center for Davao Region (Region XI). It is one of the world's largest cities in terms of land area, occupying more than 2,400 square kilometers. Davao City has a resident population of 1.3 million, with about 2 million people present during daylight hours.

According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 1,147,116 people in 240,057 households.

It is currently one of the centers of BPO operations in the Philippines. The city is projected to earn at least US$5 billion in annual revenue by 2010, according a CITEM report.

In recent years, the sprawling urban metropolis has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub for southern Philippines. The city boasts some of the finest beach and mountain resorts in the country, and proximity to the Philippines’ most captivating diving spots as well as its highest peak, Mt Apo.

HISTORY

claim that the word davao came from the phonetic blending of the word of three Bagobo subgroups when referring to Davao River, an essential waterway which empties itself into Davao Gulf near the city. The aboriginal Obos who inhabit the hinterlands of the region called the river, Davoh; the Clatta or Guiangans called it Duhwow, or Davau, and the Tagabawa Bagobos, Dabu. To the Obos, the word davoh also means a place "beyond the high grounds", alluding to the settlements located at the mouth of Davao River which were surrounded by high rolling hills. When asked where they were going, the usual reply is davoh, while pointing towards the direction of the town. Duhwow also refers to a trading settlement where they barter their forest goods in exchange for salt or other commodities.

Spanish influence was hardly felt in the Davao until 1848, when an expedition led by Don Jose Uyanguren came to establish a Christian settlement in an area of mangrove swamps that is now Bolton Riverside. Davao was then ruled by a Moro chieftain, Datu Bago, who held his settlement at the banks of Davao River (once called Tagloc River by the Bagobos). After Uyanguren defeated Datu Bago, he renamed the region Nueva Guipozcoa, in honor of his home in Spain, and became its first governor. Oyanguren's efforts to develop the area, however, did not prosper.

A few years after the American forces landed in 1900, private farm ownership grew and transportation and communication facilities were improved, thus paving the way for the region's economic growth.

A Japanese entrepreneur named Kichisaburo Ohta was granted permission to exploit vast territories which he transformed into abacá and coconut plantations. The first wave of Japanese plantation workers came onto its shores in 1903, creating a Japan kuo, or Little Japan. They had their own school, newspapers, an embassy, and even a Shinto Shrine. On the whole, they established extensive abaca plantations around the shores of Davao Gulf and developed large-scale commercial interests such as copra, timber, fishing and import-export trading. Filipinos learned the techniques of improved cultivation from the Japanese so that ultimately, agriculture became the lifeblood of the province's economic prosperity.

Davao was formally inaugurated as a chartered city on March 1, 1937 by President Manuel L. Quezon. Thirty years later, Davao was subdivided into three independent provinces, namely Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental. Over the years, Davao has become an ethnic melting pot as it continues to draw migrants from all over the country, lured by the prospects of striking it rich in the country's third largest city.

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WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 12:47 PM

Weve reached 500 posts...

off to THREAD 19 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=382410)

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KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 01:17 PM

Speed City @ RiverFront Corporate City

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Can we finalize our meet? Aug 17, ok mo ani? anyway wala bitaw trabaho following day kay holiday man. Pwede ta magbinun"tagay"... hehe. Asa ta? MTS, Riverview o Iron Horse/Rizal? Any comments/suggestions? Suggest mo para ato butohan.

3stan_yu

August 8th, 2006, 01:26 PM

i miss davao, living the simple life, enjoying one's existence, getting in touch with nature, pampered! miss my old grandfolks down in zamboanga street in insular, lanang. hope to be back there soon!

KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 01:32 PM

^^ Welcome to Davao thread 3stan

Whitewater Rafting

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dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 01:56 PM

^^ ok Dave 17th August @6pm up way molampas ug alas 7PM kay mo libre ang late.... hehehe
Welcome 3stan Yu !

MTS ?

Riverview ?

The voting starts now! basta naaytay kaoban mga bebots !

habagatcentral1

August 8th, 2006, 01:57 PM

^^ I believed it was featured in Sports Unlimited

GlamChiqAA

August 8th, 2006, 01:58 PM

How I miss the Durian! :runaway:

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 01:58 PM

MTS na lang para accessible... taboan ta..mag beer kamo tapos ako mag halohalo sa aling fopings :D

hi glam..sama ka sa meet namin ha. :D

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 02:02 PM

Glam its Durian season now in Davao ! welcome to SCC davao

Ok 1 vote for gravy-MTS...btw grav's palit kag t-shirt...hehehe!
ikaw bayad sa iyang pamasahe??? :D

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 02:03 PM

naa na bay design?

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 02:04 PM

^^ katung banner sa SCC Davao pili lang katung 2006 o 2005!

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 02:08 PM

so duha ka options?
photographic ang pagkaprint? dili kaha ni dali madaut?

how much? (hehe palit man diay ghapon)

asa makapalit?

KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 02:11 PM

Dugay man madaut kay naay pakapin na frame. For display purposes only. hehe.

How I miss the Durian! :runaway:

Miss you too. :jk:

KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 02:14 PM

Vote diay ko. Aug 17, MTS kay walking distance lang sa amo. Haha.

KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 02:23 PM

^^ katung banner sa SCC Davao pili lang katung 2006 o 2005!

L or XL akong size Don ha. XL na lang para sigurado. Nya katong 2006 na banner.

http://images.kulaskusgan.multiply.com/image/7/photos/1/orig/1/davaosscbanner.jpg?et=lbJMp9gYSh7UFHlTLVtfCg

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 02:29 PM

Guess where this picture (Net Find) was exactly taken (early 30's)????

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/1930DavaoStreet1.gif

isa ka case nga RedHorse ang premyo plus extra rice :cheers:

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 02:32 PM

san pedro corner bolton

KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 02:32 PM

^^ Claveria cor Magallanes?

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 02:33 PM

Originally Posted by gravy-addict
so duha ka options?
photographic ang pagkaprint? dili kaha ni dali madaut?

how much? (hehe palit man diay ghapon)

asa makapalit?

Photgraphic ,pero sa Grafix lang nako pahimo kay mahal sa t-shirt printer ,

Basta P150.00 ang print ug shirt mga P100 to P150

MTS pud para mahuman!:D

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 02:35 PM

almost correct...gravy_addict....sn pedro st. corner croocked road.... (actually I'm not sure :lol:)

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 02:37 PM

Glam its Durian season now in Davao ! welcome to SCC davao

Ok 1 vote for gravy-MTS...btw grav's palit kag t-shirt...hehehe!
ikaw bayad sa iyang pamasahe??? :D

Hi sky-guys...wishing you all my friends a very nice Tuesday evening...:)

dinabaw have a very nice wedding tomorrow and a wonderful birthday on Thursday lalalalallalala "Happy Birthday to you happy birthday dear dinabaw happy birthday to you" :lovethem: En riktigt fin födelsedag min älskling....

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 02:39 PM

Guess where this picture (Net Find) was exactly taken (early 30's)????

isa ka case nga RedHorse ang premyo plus extra rice :cheers:

almost correct...gravy_addict....sn pedro st. corner croocked road.... (actually I'm not sure :lol:)

ay oo..yeah i remember that scene nung past life ko...
teka does that mean naa koy ....

http://www.redhorsebeer.com/images/beer-bottles-can.gif
http://www.redhorsebeer.com/images/beer-bottles-500ml.gif
http://www.redhorsebeer.com/images/beer-bottles-1000ml.gif

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 02:41 PM

The Street is Uyanguren! ESP lang :D

paulkrps

August 8th, 2006, 02:48 PM

guys, i appreciate your posting old davao pictures. hope we can have more net finds. ayosh, disinuybe na ta!

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 02:48 PM

The Street is Uyanguren! ESP lang :D

i think uyanguren should look like this .... :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/1920DavaoCommonwealthStatue.jpg

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 02:52 PM

guys, i appreciate your posting old davao pictures. hope we can have more net finds. ayosh, disinuybe na ta!

sana nga... :)

to all: pls help me find more net-finds please....

paulkrps

August 8th, 2006, 02:53 PM

^^ i wonder, where's that monument now? i heard years ago it's in cotabato. i dunno how true.

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 02:54 PM

ay oo..yeah i remember that scene nung past life ko...

teka...that means either you were one of the occupying japanese imperial troops or you are a makapili???? :jk: :lol:

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 02:57 PM

^^ i wonder, where's that monument now? i heard years ago it's in cotabato. i dunno how true.

if there's any hint... really...

(who brought that to cotabato? btw.).

KulasKusgan

August 8th, 2006, 02:59 PM

i think uyanguren should look like this .... :)

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/1920DavaoCommonwealthStatue.jpg

several old structures are still standing near magsaysay park. pero ang rotunda mura pud og rotunda sa may magallanes.

net find:

an old house in samal island. moncado palace.
http://image10.webshots.com/11/7/91/22/141179122AwgXwn_ph.jpg

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 03:02 PM

i miss davao, living the simple life, enjoying one's existence, getting in touch with nature, pampered! miss my old grandfolks down in zamboanga street in insular, lanang. hope to be back there soon!

hi 3stan_yu and GlamchicAA....nice to "see" you welcome:) also nice to see another girl in here :)

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 03:05 PM

naa na diay DVO-HKG ang Cebu pacific..check this out

http://www.cebupacificair.com/

for only P2,999 ++

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/cebdvo_hkg.gif

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
dinabaw have a very nice wedding tomorrow and a wonderful birthday on Thursday lalalalallalala "Happy Birthday to you happy birthday dear dinabaw happy birthday to you" En riktigt fin födelsedag min älskling.... very nice tuesday evening

Maayon hapon Lena moshi moshi:D

erklaren Sie inhen mein bithday nicht, weil ich erhielt, ihnen Biere zu geben , sorry no swedish in babelfish :D

JAG ALSKAR DIG!!!

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 03:29 PM

Maayon hapon Lena moshi moshi:D

erklaren Sie inhen mein bithday nicht, weil ich erhielt, ihnen Biere zu geben , sorry no swedish in babelfish :D

JAG ALSKAR DIG!!!

:D)....What a bout beer???OH, I see sorry, sorry, sorry...gravy has had to many Red Horse anyway....( :jk: gravy)...dinabaw has a "little" birthday notthing to worry about...just forget about it...:D :

Grattis på födelsedagen i vilket fall som helst min älskling dinabaw :) Ja, må han leva ja må han leva ja må han leva uti hundrade år...lalalala. :hug:

paulkrps

August 8th, 2006, 03:45 PM

^^ don, it may be a little late, but happy birthday anyway! tiguwang na bai? sa pang-utok o sa kasing-kasing? hehehe. hinaut nga nagmalipayon ang imong adlaw natawhan!

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 03:56 PM

Gud evening folks...

okey talga sa Riverview pero MTS na rin para more accessibl, hehehehe :)

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 03:56 PM

tiguawan na jud mag 30 na hehehe....pero dili pa karon!

dinabaw

August 8th, 2006, 03:57 PM

VVV hahaha thanx PM abskess asa mo kita ani una pa ang TY kaysa greetings :hahaha:

abskess

August 8th, 2006, 04:07 PM

Advance HAppy B-Day diay sir President hehehehehe :nocrook:

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 05:08 PM

Ayaw nang gwuapo kay ako mana!! wow kainggit kayo ha? walang river cruise....enjoy kaayo unta....

ako pud na..LOL. Seriously, I think part of the plan of Sta Lucia and the Dizons is to develop the waterfront in fact, If remember it correctly, in their website it said they would build a promenade there replete with entertatinment and gastronomic amenities.

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:17 PM

kini guess the street....

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/Street.jpg

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:20 PM

ey lena..looking forward to meeting your "Brainy" friends..i really really like intellectually stimulating conversations...

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 05:25 PM

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:30 PM

mao na siguro lagi tung riverwalk na akong nakit-an..bale tapad sa billboard sa croc farm..

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 05:31 PM

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:32 PM

anyway, guys..visit www.davaosale.com nga pala for your e-commerce needs

teka redhorse plus extra rice??? so unsa na..kan-on unya sabaw ang redhorse?

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 05:40 PM

Happy Beerday in Advance, Don!

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 05:43 PM

Welcome to this thread Glam and 3stanyu!

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:44 PM

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/cebdvo_hkg.gif

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 05:51 PM

naa na diay DVO-HKG ang Cebu pacific..check this out

http://www.cebupacificair.com/

for only P2,999 ++

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/cebdvo_hkg.gif

Thanks for the info Graves, I hope though the one PAL is mounting would be a direct one from Davao.

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:51 PM

Bad news for davao partypeople..ang aquarium hmuon nang murag Jimms ang format kato gud bar sauna sa matina..so it wont be a bar for yuppies..more on oldies na..

pero am making a hotel expansion din...(secret sa ang place) pero ill make sure na nice ang itsura..(3storeys ra hinuon)

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 05:56 PM

Thanks for the info Graves, I hope though the one PAL is mounting would be a direct one from Davao.

kahit via cebu ang 5J na HKG flight, dili man gihapon ni sya exactly connecting lang na flight kay my barkada who works for 5J said nga via International terminal man ghpon ang passengers..

its not like a davao-cebu flight tapos wait ka for the CEB-HKG nga flight kay same plane and muagi ra mag cebu to pick up the passengers..for the DVO-HKG (nga via cebu) wala may DVO-CEBU ra..so ok ra ghapon

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 06:05 PM

kahit via cebu ang 5J na HKG flight, dili man gihapon ni sya exactly connecting lang na flight kay my barkada who works for 5J said nga via International terminal man ghpon ang passengers..

its not like a davao-cebu flight tapos wait ka for the CEB-HKG nga flight kay same plane and muagi ra mag cebu to pick up the passengers..for the DVO-HKG (nga via cebu) wala may DVO-CEBU ra..so ok ra ghapon

You're right Graves but it's nicer to my ears if it was Davao-Hongkong, Hongkong-Davao. It migh just be me though. lol

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 06:10 PM

hehe..nagtitipid pa siguro ang 5J..besides trend na ata yan na may "via"talaga..like the DVO-SIN flight na meron DVO-CEB-SIN-DVO and DVO-SIN-CEB-DVO

in the case of HKG, parang lugi sila if they make it DVO-HKG straight kasi mas malapit ang Cebu..pero malay natin if magkaroon na ng MNL-DVO-SYD since mas malapit tayo sa Australia..tipis pa sila sa MNL-DVO na frequency..

parang yung MNL-DVO-Palau ng Asian Spirit

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 06:15 PM

I guess, sa umpisa ganyan while they are still establishing the route pero let me tell you na ang Davao-Singapore flight which is a one flight a day basis has 4 days of it straight and no lay-over in Cebu.

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 06:18 PM

yep..4x a week and CEBU-DAVAO-SINGAPORE-CEBU
tapos 3x a week and DAVAO-CEBU-SINGAPORE-DAVAO

davaoeagle

August 8th, 2006, 06:19 PM

sign off sa ko Graves, off for work in a minute.

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 07:08 PM

ey lena..looking forward to meeting your "Brainy" friends..i really really like intellectually stimulating conversations...

Gravy :) I promise you alot of "brains" with my friends and shh shhh wait til you meet me , that is pure true "brain" stimulation :D Just try to avoid to many of those Red Horse, it might make your mind see 2x"double"...:)

Nice evening gravy!!

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 07:48 PM

i dont mind seeing double though..LOLS

so when are they coming?maybe we could invite them in our meet.:)

its 2AM here in Davao now Lena..so it should be Good morning LOLS

tj_brewed

August 8th, 2006, 08:55 PM

I guess, sa umpisa ganyan while they are still establishing the route pero let me tell you na ang Davao-Singapore flight which happens on a one flight a day basis has 4 days of it straight and no lay-over in Cebu.

Bro...i think is considered as a direct flight (the 5j flight from Davao to Hongkong via Cebu) Here in Expedia, flights with lay overs are being considered as direct flights as long as the travelers do not change planes. That is the case of the Cebu Pac flight from Davao to Hk. They will just stop for awhile in Cebu to board some pax but the pax from Davao wont be changing terminals or planes for the next trip. Hence, it is a direct flight. :)

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 09:02 PM

asa man nang EXPEDIA?

tj_brewed

August 8th, 2006, 09:07 PM

Expedia.com ang akong ginahandle na account kuya gravy! its one of the largest online travel agency in Northern America. www.expedia.com

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 09:20 PM

i dont mind seeing double though..LOLS

so when are they coming?maybe we could invite them in our meet.:)

its 2AM here in Davao now Lena..so it should be Good morning LOLS

Oh, sorry gravy...good morning...
the girls are in Davao around the 14th....if Cebu doesn´t take them away :ohno:.. :jk: they wouldn´t miss Davao for anything..I have told them about all nice people there and your beautiful city..:) Will ask dinabaw to take them to your meeting ...if he ever get´s there then is not sure...to much stimulation on the way.:)

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 09:22 PM

ahh ok.. sige bunso pag-igihan mo work mo..LOLS

WawaY[625]

August 8th, 2006, 09:22 PM

stimulation huh? lols..

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 11:04 PM

stimulation huh? lols..

gravy, is that a cigarette the man is smoking on your avatar? Is it tobaco or something else :)

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 11:09 PM

gravy, is that a cigarette the man is smoking on your avatar? Is it tobaco or something else :)

maayong gabii inday lena!

bist du allein? sie schlafen schon zzzzz :sleepy: zzzz

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 11:17 PM

Inday lena, take a trip to samal while they are all asleep :runaway:

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/Samal/thisisthebabaksamalpierwheretheferr.jpg

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e80/PinoyBroker/Samal/roadnetworkmap.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/dubijon1/pearl%20farm/104_0484.jpg

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i277/Zacarias_Tan/22e5df4b.jpg

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 11:26 PM

maayong gabii inday lena!

bist du allein? sie schlafen schon zzzzz :sleepy: zzzz

God Afton rajah..immer schön dich hier zu sehen freue mich...:).Ja, ein bischen alleine heute abend...ummmm wunderschöne bilder rajah...vielen dank.. sie sind.schon etwas zu geniessen...screibst du dein dissertation?? :)

scandinavian girl

August 8th, 2006, 11:35 PM

maayong gabii inday lena!

bist du allein? sie schlafen schon zzzzz :sleepy: zzzz

WOW rajah I really like that map of the islands. Samal and Talikud...and the pictures are so beautiful I dream away here on my patio....i sit here with a smile....wunderschöne bilder sage ich einfach noch mal... Vielen Dank rajah nette uberachung :) :) :)...

tj_brewed

August 8th, 2006, 11:38 PM

For Inday Lena:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud1.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud2.jpg

tj_brewed

August 8th, 2006, 11:39 PM

continuation....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud5.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud7.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud9.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud8.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud10.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud11.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud13.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud14.jpg

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 11:45 PM

.screibst du dein dissertation?? :)

aber wie!!! bin fertig :sleepy: nun muss ich noch kuechen dienst machen ...i haven't washed my plates since last week ...

how's your "star gazing"?

i remember watching a swedish film (in RTL?) it was a story of a Dentist family man in the 50's who was a short-wave radio hobbyist who contacted an arabian prince one day...though he was frustrated upon knowing that the prince couldn't drop by their house during his royal visit to sweden.......did you see that movie?

here's one more pic for u before I attack the kitchen?
http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a183/dubijon1/pearl%20farm/ParolaBarSamalSuites.jpg

Rajah_Soliman

August 8th, 2006, 11:47 PM

continuation....

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/talikud5.jpg

Mr. Brewed gising ka na? :)

tj_brewed

August 8th, 2006, 11:55 PM

@rajah - i work at night. Currently, Im in a graveyard shift from 10am to 1am.

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 12:00 AM

@rajah - i work at night. Currently, Im in a graveyard shift from 10am to 1am.

that's tough! how many hours all in all 27 hours (is that right?)..anyway sabi nga ni lena GOD MORGON... :)

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 12:02 AM

oh im sorry...my mistake..that's 1am to 10 am

Skyblue_Navyblue

August 9th, 2006, 12:04 AM

Good Morning!!

paspasa uy! murag gigukod!

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 12:08 AM

Tj Thank you very nice pictures so beautiful your country..I can enjoy your and rajahs picture all night here inbetween the star gazing...:):):) Nice gesture form both of you.

Rajah my star gazing is interesting and I gaze at the sky almost every night now... now to but, from my patio by my house this time...the moon is behind some clouds and stars to right now and wait for a clear spot in the sky alittle while longer..I did.watch the pleyadies ....wow, wow, wow...is amazing the sky... and also makes you feel humle and amazed about life in all...

No, I did not see that film about the dentist family...but know I saw previews of it once upon a time..

Rajah have fun in the kitchen attacing those plates...:)

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 12:44 AM

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 12:48 AM

Let's eat kinilaw....hmmmm :)

http://static.flickr.com/72/198995433_aec1e239d5.jpg?v=0

I know kinilaw....salad made from fish...must be yum yum.. :)

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 12:50 AM

^^ puydi ba, ayaw sa mog pagbutang og mga pictures sa kinilaw kay kahilakon na kaayo mi sa pagkalaway namo. kaulion na kaayo akong misis tungod anang kinilaw. heheheh.

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 12:52 AM

I know kinilaw....salad made from fish...must be yum yum.. :)

sometimes out of frustration i buy deep frozen LACHs (salmon) and make kinilaw out of it...das schmeckt wirklich lecker.... :)

in the philippines you can always order EXTRA RICE !!!! rice and kinilaw is very delicious....

@paul_ naa may free delivery dial 0800-K I N I L A W pag order na lan :lol:

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 12:59 AM

^^ unsay naa? malasugi? bariles? bulinaw? pusit?

wa gyuy makapantay sa kinilaw. hayyyyyyy, kaluy-i uyamot.

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 01:01 AM

sometimes out of frustration i buy deep frozen LACHs (salmon) and make kinilaw out of it...das schmeckt wirklich lecker.... :)

in the philippines you can always order EXTRA RICE !!!! rice and kinilaw is very delicious....

@paul_ naa may free delivery dial 0800-K I N I L A W pag order na lan :lol:

rajah sounds delicious. I will for sure try it when in Davao..:)

Hast du German "kriegsfressen" probiert, hast nichts mit fisch zu tun aber immerhin etwas typisches deutsch....auch gut fuer die haushalts kasse.. gute studenten futter..damals...fuer mich

Paul hi:wave: how are "things" in Canada???

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 01:06 AM

more pix

http://static.flickr.com/69/188527023_9dfeee2f6b.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/57/176171512_77d2c50325.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/59/168077859_8f71572b0c.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/47/168077335_9db1e8edb1.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/69/168076897_f5514a0808.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/47/168076886_9fe21d7c96.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/62/168076792_b26d757ea8.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/69/168076672_251f5288f3.jpg?v=0

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 01:09 AM

Paul hi:wave: how are "things" in Canada???

we're good and ok lena. a few more weeks and summer ends again. hope you're coping well and good lena.

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 01:09 AM

rajah sounds delicious. I will for sure try it when in Davao..:)
Hast du German "kriegsfressen" probiert, hast nichts mit fisch zu tun aber immerhin etwas typisches deutsch....auch gut fuer die haushalts kasse.. gute studenten futter..damals...fuer mich

bei mir gab es immer nur Sardine und YumYum instant noodle aus Vietnam!!

@Paul: we serve breakfast na ...

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paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 01:13 AM

^^ raj with kinilaw na as appetizer? or main course?

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 01:23 AM

how about this for lunch...(with extra rice :lol: )
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urban living :lol:
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ADDU daw ni? tinuod?
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Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 01:25 AM

^^ raj with kinilaw na as appetizer? or main course?

as you like it...free extra rice for the first two kinilaw orders :lol: hhhmmm guton na talaga ako... :runaway:

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 01:25 AM

Paul nice to "hear" you and family are all well. I am coping ok..sometimes up, sometimes down...yeap summer is over fast on these northern part of our globe.....:)

Rajah oh more nice pics :)....sure nice in Davao...
Sardinen ist auch gut yum yum...instant nudles ?? I know what it is aber, aber......I like sardines...

Here is something for you guys a pic from my home...in the land were the sun does not set in the months of June and July and further up north still not...

http://img224.imageshack.us/img224/4055/smallboatportex7.jpg

Will now watch stars for about about an hour then I need to :sleepy: zzzzzzzzzzZZZZZzzzz Davao is waking up...Maayong Buntag Davao wishing you a nice day!

Good night guys.....:goodbye:

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 01:29 AM

raj, sadista pud kaayo ka no?

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 01:34 AM

last na zzzzzzz :sleepy: zzzzzz

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chinatown
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xzibit31

August 9th, 2006, 01:54 AM

good morning to everyone..... grabe ha...d lang ako naka bukas ng pc for one day....next thread na agad? dami ata "kinakarir" itong thread ah....hehehehehe

anyways, saan ba at when ang meet natin? i would go for mts..para malapit sa house namin....

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 02:14 AM

Dinabaw I see my name further up somewhere can you explain? :) Something with the museum..

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 02:15 AM

Bro...i think is considered as a direct flight (the 5j flight from Davao to Hongkong via Cebu) Here in Expedia, flights with lay overs are being considered as direct flights as long as the travelers do not change planes. That is the case of the Cebu Pac flight from Davao to Hk. They will just stop for awhile in Cebu to board some pax but the pax from Davao wont be changing terminals or planes for the next trip. Hence, it is a direct flight. :)

Thanks for the clarification Bro TJ, my ignorance! How many flights a week do we have in this route? Ikaw man gyud na ang naa sa tourism sector..lol, your department.

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 02:27 AM

Let's eat kinilaw....hmmmm :)

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more net finds....
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW!!!!!!!!!!!

The Davao google pics are amazing. Davao is indeed a place to behold. Those are one heck of better pics vis a vis the ones we can get from the google earth.

I'm drooling just looking at the good tasting KINILAWWWWW

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 02:31 AM

Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Date 2006 exhibitors confirm participation

FOREIGN and local exhibitors to the Davao Trade Expo (Date) 2006 have already confirmed participation while some made reservations to fill in the 140 booths that will be put up during the three-day exposition.

Date 2006 chair lawyer Domingo Duerme said there are 87 exhibitors who confirmed and about 30 who made reservations.
According to the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII), among the foreign exhibitors that placed reservations are the US Embassy and Federal Express.

Duerme said they also expect more US foreign businesses to join the exhibit just like in 2005 when some 30 US-based companies participated.

He said with P82 million sales (book sales included) generated last year, they are targeting this year an increase of 25 percent as against the figure in 2005.

But Duerme added they were not able to follow up what went through with the book sales.

Comparative total sales generated during Date in 2003 accounted for P36 million in sales, 2004 with P55.5 million (with 55 percent over 2003), and 2005 with P82 million (or 32 percent increase from the previous year).

He said while last year's crowd drawer was on real property and agriculture they would expect technology to dominate as the best seller this year.

Cris Arietta, Date 2006 chair of logistics, said that there will be several exhibitors on technology and PLDT already had signified although they are open for other information and communication technology exhibitors.

He said that because of continuous innovation, they had been attracting more of the industry to come in just like what is happening in Subic and Clark.

Duerme meanwhile said with Date 2006 theme "Davao Goes Global," they want more industries to make business here.

He added that they have to innovate and improve, as there will be exhibitors from food manufacturers, poultry products and ICT.

Duerme said that part of the activities aside from the exhibits on Date 2006 are business matching, round table discussions on global opportunities, product and service presentations, raffle promo, jobs fair, trainings and seminars from DCCCII, Department of Agriculture and Department of Science and Technology.

There will also be Mindanao Investment Forum and World Trade Organization Forum to be spearheaded by the Department of Trade and Industry.

Date 2006 is slated from September 15 to 17 at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas.

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 02:48 AM

Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Sports commission backs Kadayawan bikefest

THE Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) is also backing up the Kadayawan sa Dabaw Criterium Race unreeling on Saturday in an out-and-back course at the back of the City Hall building.

Organizer Samahang Siklista Kooperatiba ng Dabaw (Ssikad) chairman Salvador Paholio Jr. said PSC's support came on the heels of Emperador Brandy's commitment to help the staging of the event.

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte is the major presenter of the race that features an open elite category and a masters 40-above event.

The event expects close to a 100 riders from all over the region.

Elite riders will race for 30 laps while the masters participants will ride for 10 laps.

Cash prizes and trophies will be given away in the PhilCycling-sanctioned competition. (MLSA)

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 02:52 AM

@ Jude,

Yep, that was ADDU High School Bldg near the Chapel. You should visit the high school chapel, it's pretty nice.

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 02:55 AM

Just so you would know...

With the permission of Councilor Pete Lavina (article is migrated from his ABC site)
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Davao was once Little Tokyo

Before the second world war, Davao was "Davao-kou" or Little Tokyo to many Japanese nationals. As much as 25,000 Japanese were living in Davao making it one of the largest concentration of Japanese outside of Japan itself.

The first Japanese to reach Davao in 1903 were workers hired by the new American colonizers (after Spain sold the Philippines to the US for $20 Million in the 1898 Treaty of Paris) for the agricultural plantations in this vast region. Three years ago, appropriate ceremonies marked the centennial of the Japanese arrival here.

During the boom years of the 1920s, the Japanese dominated the abaca (Manila hemp) industry in such districts as Toril, Mintal and Calinan. Remnants of the Japanese communities are still present in these areas such as water and irrigation systems, old buildings, monuments and cemeteries.

After the war, many of the Japanese were sent back home after the confiscation of their properties. They left behind many descendants, however, who are now known and organized as Nikkei Jin Kai.

Japan continued to play a pivotal role in the growth of the city. During the 1950s, the bulk of products of Davao's logging and plywood industries went to the rebuilding of Japan. During the 1960s, it was the turn of copper, gold and other minerals. Beginning in the 1970s, coconut oil and bananas dominated the trading; later on charcoals, carbons and tunas. Lately, Davao is reputed to be the biggest supplier of Japayukis (cultural entertainers).

Many of these issues will be retraced in a conference Strengthening Alternative Exchanges Between the Philippines and Japan to mark the 50 years of the resumption of diplomatic relations between the two nations. There will be a week long celebration in Davao during the last week of August and early September.

The Phil-Japan Frienship Year Conference is being organized by the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (Mindanao Japanese International College), probably the biggest Japanese school in the country.

Dean Nieto L. Vitto invited me to speak at the conference on two topics - attracting Japanese investment to Davao, particularly in tourism (eco and medical) and property development for Japanese retirees, and my proposal for establishing direct air links between Davao and Japanese cities.

The Japanese are this city's largest foreign visitors. There is also an increasing number of Japanese retirees and investors flocking to Davao. I would not be surprised that very soon, this city could once more become "Davao-kou."

junax

August 9th, 2006, 03:09 AM

nice aerial of the roxas avenue CBD..
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my vote for the meet...

aug. 17, MTS

registration fee: 2 bottles of beer or 1 durian cappuccino

:)

bustero

August 9th, 2006, 03:09 AM

^^totot something many have forgotten, my dad said when he was young before the war his doctor was japanese somewhere in Mintal!

dang this thread moves so fast now. nahilo na ako, can't even find my old post. specially since I only visit once a day (or every other day pa) ,when I get back tapos na iyng thread!

junex

August 9th, 2006, 03:09 AM

Opening of BIMP-EAGA air routes pushed

THE government has opened up talks with various domestic and international airline companies for the immediate opening of additional air routes among key cities in the Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Tourism undersecretary Oscar Palabyab said members of the sub-region's joint tourism development cluster agreed to prioritize the establishment of regular air linkages among the area's key cities in a bid to accelerate the integration of tourism development initiatives in the region.

He said the move was endorsed by BIMP-EAGA tourism officials, who recently met in Koronadal City, as part of the implementation of the five-year BIMP-EAGA roadmap to development and action plan that started this year.

"Among these priorities is to immediately set up the air connections between Davao or Palawan and Kota Kinabalu in Sabah (Malaysia)," Palabyab said.

He said the proposed air route will complement the ongoing efforts by the sub-region's stakeholders to strengthen the air connections within the Borneo Island, which covers Sarawak and Sabah of Malaysia, Kalimantan of Indonesia and Brunei Darussalam.

Palabyab said the government is considering the establishment of the air linkages between Davao or Palawan and Kota Kinabalu as it will eventually connect the southern part of the country "to the rest of the world."

The Kota Kinabalu International Airport, which serves more than 70 international flights a week, is presently one of the busiest airports in the Asean region.

Among the airline companies reportedly interested about the proposed air route is Mosphil Aero Inc., a new airline put up by Russian and Filipino businessmen.

Mosphil, according to its corporate profile, will operate low-cost passenger and cargo flights covering various international and domestic destinations from its base in Clark, Pampanga.

The airline said it has already obtained its air carrier operating certificate from the Air Transportation Office and permits from the Civil Aviation Board for passenger and cargo services.

The company earlier announced its plans to open flights for various routes in Mindanao.

These include flights to Palau via Davao and Zamboanga City to Sandakan in Malaysia.
Palabyab said they expect more airline companies to venture in the BIMP-EAGA soon with the liberalization of the sub-region's air travel regime.

Last month, the government decided to revive the travel tax exemptions for travel within the sub-region in support of such development. The tax exemption was last implemented in December 2004. (Allen V. Estabillo)

Caraga lawmakers back Minda railway system
By Ben Serrano
Caraga Correspondent

BUTUAN CITY -- Butuan City Representative Leovigildo Banaag and Surigao del Sur Representative Prospero Pichay Jr. are pushing for the immediate start of the much awaited Mindanao Railway System Project.

The two Mindanao lawmakers said the cheap means of transportation it can provide for the people and goods in Mindanao will spur economic development and progress of the country's second largest island.

Banaag, chairman of the House Committee on Natural Resources told Sun.Star, the railway system for Mindanao can provide fast and cheap transportation of goods of the island from its vast, rich natural and agricultural resources.

"Cheap means of transporting goods and people can reduce additional cost of finished products sold in markets and more people easily move around which means more tourism investments because of accessibility," Banaag explained.

Although, in the original plan Surigao del Sur was not part of the railway system project Pichay said the project will indirectly benefit Caraga Region.

According to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Director Benjamen Tumaliuan, Caraga Region supplies 65 percent of the country's wood supply needs in the lumber and furniture industries.

Among the 37 mining investment areas in the country, 17 are situated in Caraga Region, which produces gold, copper, nickel and chromite.

Phase 1 of the project is the cities of Cagayan de Oro-Butuan-Surigao line, which covers a total distance of 320 kilometers.

A pre-feasibility study was recently done by Transport East West Expert Team GmbH Germany known as "TEWET" and the Austrian Rail Engineering (ARE) based in Vienna, Austria.

The National Government through the Philippine National Railways (PNR) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the project under a concessional loan extended by the governments of Austria and Germany.

Phase III of the Mindanao Railway System Project is the cities of Butuan-Davao-General Santos line which covers a total of 390 kilometers passing through provinces of Agusan del Sur, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte and Saranggani.
The project will be handled also by foreign railway construction giants, TEWET of Germany and Austrian Rail Engineering (ARE) Banaag and Pichay claimed that since the pre-feasibility studies have already been completed the National Government and the governments of Austria and Germany can start the project the soonest.

The cities of Iligan-Zamboanga line are to be handled by the Ministry of Railways of the Government of India through its subsidiary IPCON International Limited and the Thaipicon and Industry Co. Ltd. (TPCON) of Thailand.

TPCON and IPCON are also responsible for the construction of the cities of Cagayan de Oro-Iligan line.

Ginoong Kadayawan 2006
By Ed Dychauco
Pots and Pans

ONE of the most awaited activities during the Kadayawan Festival in Davao City is the holding of the annual search for "Ginoong Kadayawan" on August 19, 2006 at the NCCC Mall. Now on its 4th year, it promises to be a grand show of body form enhanced by the theme of the celebration that would fulfill your fantasies of the ultimate male physique!

The competition aims to showcase the Dabawenyo body form as a gift from Mother Nature, also a fitting contribution to the celebration of the blessings bestowed by the Supreme Being to Davao City and its people.

The search for "Ginoong Kadayawan 2006" (battle of the champions) shall be highlighted by the parade of the title holders from previous bodybuilding competitions, the standard mandatory poses and a "Fashion Etniko" where the competitors will be wearing attires inspired by the Kadayawan in cooperation with Davao's creative designer, Mr. Garimon Roferos and Postura. Incidentally, Mr. Roferos is a proud Dabawenyo who won in a Paris design competition, the only one from the Philippines.

Major and special awards would be given away to the lucky contestants. Ginoong Kadaywan 2006 will receive a medal, gift certificate, trophy, P10,000 cash and many others.

The top five competitors will receive a medal, consolation prizes and grocery products. Special awards for the following will receive a medal: Best Bask, Best Shoulder, Killer Biceps, Red Hot Calves, P.N. Ninte Award (metal look), Best Photo Shot (courtesy of Imagine Digital Portrait Studio), Wash Board Abs, Marvelous Chest, Crowd Favorite, Best Poser and others.

Previous winners include Mr. Arnold Quijada on the Middleweight Division in 2003, while Mr. Rey Illanan "Chokoleit" hold on to the title of the Lightweight Division for 2004 and 2005. These two winners now works as Gym Instructor at the Gloritel Gym.

Spearheaded by Mr. Marco Antonio Tamayo, a Physical Therapist graduate from Davao Doctor's Hosital and Mr. Philipines World 2003 title holder, Mr. Tamayo, standing at 6'1.5" and truly moreno, competed in the Mr. World 2003 competition in London and was one of the favorites to win the title.

Being a physical therapist and business-minded, he eventually ventured into aerobics and body building business. He opened "i.FLEX Fitness Gym," which is located at the 2nd Floor of Jaltan Building along City Hall drive Later on, he opened his 2nd health and fitness gym in Toril, Davao City which he named "Hyperflex." He is also the only registered "American Council in Exercise Certified Personal Trainer" in the whole of Davao.

The event coordinator for this event is Mr. Kelly Odiong. He works as the operation manager of Hyperflex Fitness Gym and teaches Martial Arts and Boxing. Mr. Odiong was also a runner-up in the Search for Mr. Davao 2005.

This year's annual search is brought to you by i.Flex Fitness Gym, in cooperation with NSCC Supermarket, P.N. Ninte Metal Award Products and is supported by the Department of Tourism, City Tourism and the City Government of Davao. Major Sponsors include: Sea Air, Jollibee, Pots and Pans Home Bake and Coffee Shop (CDO) Marbella Mansion, Apung Kula (Rizal Branch), Holiday Spa, Weightless Center, POstura, Bella C. Pastoriza and Col. Leonard Felonia. Minor Sponsors are: Bastis Brew, Valenzuela Farm, ACD Security Agency, Bali Hai Spa, Aqua Fill, Bloom and Facial Spa, Asian Massage, Analou Baba and Fernan Ong. Media partners are: Bobeye Artist Graphics, Imagine Digital Portrait Studio, Mindanao Times, Mindanao Insider and Mix FM.