^^
Yah, that is not Davao.........

Sobrang dense at parang napaka disorganized naman yan para maging Buhangin area, definitely not in Davao.

Dili na xa DAVAO CITY (apil apil mode)

(ot lng) 16 DAYS pa lang ang Thread 103 pero 44 thou plus na ang views... :nuts:

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^^daghan man interested sa panghitabo aning thread...;)

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Eden Fishing Village, Toril, Davao City

City gov’t opens satellite voters’ registration booths for Davao media practitioners (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=230739)

DAVAO CITY, Sept. 21 (PNA) -- The city government here opened on Monday a satellite voters’ registration booth at People’s Park for the benefit of media practitioners in this city.

Oscar Casaysay of the Office of the City Mayor said the one-day registration benefited the media people.

Casaysay said the event, dubbed "Boto Kami: Media Fair," started at 10 a.m. and will end at 7 p.m.

The Commission on Elections (Comelec) will accommodate 5,000 registrants for the entire event.

“This move is good because the media is the forerunners of change and yet they are the once who don’t have the time to register,” Casaysay said.

He added that now the media will be more effective in its advocacy for change because they have registered.

Casaysay said the event will also receive participation from media regulatory boards.

"There will be statements from the Kapisanan ng mg Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP), Philippine Press Institute (PPI), campus journalists and film makers,” he said.

Meanwhile, a musical program will be held in the evening after the activity, he said.

"Samadhi, a local musicians group, will perform. Other local artists will also come and there will be a covenant signing," Casaysay said.

The event will also be participated in by Magnegosyo ta 'Day, a women's program created by the local government unit (LGU) for the benefit of unemployed women.

"Booths will showcase their products," Casaysay said. (PNA)

^^
thanks for the article @hakz...:)

im proud of the city government, they always have an initiative...:okay:

(ot lng) 16 DAYS pa lang ang Thread 103 pero 44 thou plus na ang views... :nuts:


^^daghan man interested sa panghitabo aning thread...;)

Tayo lang naman lahat yan eh...ehehehehe Anyway, I believe this can be considered as a good news.

BoI pursues one-on-one investment drive
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT
September 21, 2009, 6:39pm
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/221623/boi-pursues-oneonone-investment-drive

With only three months to go before the year ends, the Board of Investments is pursuing a one-on-one investment promotion campaigns in targeted countries and specific investors saying this is more effective during this crisis time in luring investors rather than conducting a general investment missions.

Fresh from his successful one on one investment promotion campaign in China, Trade and Industry Undersecretary and BoI managing head Elmer C. Hernandez is off again on an investment promotions campaign in Korea starting Sept. 22 to 25. Hernandez has a busy schedule for the rest of the year attending to various investment missions to several countries.

“I think one-on-one meetings with specific investors are more effective this time,” Hernandez told reporters.

In Korea, Hernandez would be attending two functions: one on one investment meetings with prospective investors sponsored by the ASEAN Korean Center and a conference on foreign direct investments in East Asia.

For his one-on-one meetings, Hernandez is going to meet with some of the big Korean companies interested on investing in power generation in the country using green energy sources.

Hernandez has refused to identify the Korean investors saying it may jeopardize the companies’ plans.

He, however, said that power has been one of the investor’s main businesses although it is also strong in the shipbuilding sector while two other firms are into biofuels and wind power energy generation. Another firm is also interested in mining and hydro power and liquefied natural gas power generation.

Hernandez is also meeting another Korean firm engaged in the production of xylose, an artificial sweetener from coco shells.

“This firm has finalized its decision to invest here after long years of courtship but it has yet to register with the BoI,” he said. This particular Korean company has chosen to locate in Davao. Hernandez will also hold discussion with an investor in hotel and resort facility and a semiconductor company.

^^ Anyway, what happened to those business matching trips that DCCCI had in Saudi and South Korea almost two years ago? I believe they have also done a press release saying that alot of investors are interested to do business with us in Davao City. Unfortunately, we havent heard any developments till now....Nevertheless, kudos to our local government and business chamber for such efforts. ;)

mindanao business council was concieved and born in davao. and you should know that island wide conventions of it were brought to evry city whos with caapabilty to host. medco is/was based in davao city did not benefit only the city. it was short changed as the focus of its programs of developments were geared to other regions including yours. who are now enjoying the fruits of its efforts. your region and others. your regions are benefeciARIES OF infrastructure development grants from donor cour countries including educational developlments and other human development prorams through the effort of medco

ang alam ko (through the newspapers) medco is focusing more sa labas ng davao city, mas maraming inaambon ang medco specialy sa mga less developed areas sa mindanao. some of their projects are infrastructure and development, business and etc... at sa pagkaka alam ko kaunti lang talaga ang projects na inaambon ng medco sa davao CITY.

(ot lng) 16 DAYS pa lang ang Thread 103 pero 44 thou plus na ang views... :nuts:

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^^daghan man interested sa panghitabo aning thread...;)

Siyempre naman, sa dinami-dami ng Davao forumers sa Pinas at sa Mundo......... imposibleng di to mapuno nga views.:)

good morning davao

(ot lng) 16 DAYS pa lang ang Thread 103 pero 44 thou plus na ang views... :nuts:

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Wow nindota oisst..:)

Good Morning Davao City..;)

(ot lng) 16 DAYS pa lang ang Thread 103 pero 44 thou plus na ang views... :nuts:

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nindot gali haw!!:banana::bash::lol:

hotel full of guests. if topmost floor is exclusive residence of owner... nextfloor down must be presidential suites i heard sitting on the top. hotel filled up to the top, wow

^^ Anyway, what happened to those business matching trips that DCCCI had in Saudi and South Korea almost two years ago? I believe they have also done a press release saying that alot of investors are interested to do business with us in Davao City. Unfortunately, we havent heard any developments till now....Nevertheless, kudos to our local government and business chamber for such efforts. ;)
i guess their investments are outside of the city but within the region.
i like reading EDGE published online. full of business development news around davao. very nice to know whats going on and get updated. liked it and its bookmarked:D

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^^daghan man interested sa panghitabo aning thread...;)
includes angry people at us as forumers/
and my guess is the rest is a mix of posters, regular followers incl lurkers. and stalkerzzz and people curious to know davao incl bicuriouzzz:nuts::)

^^yup P800 lgot kaypalit ko'g 4 kay naay bisita gikan Abu-Dhabi ug Singapore wa padiaymag open!hehe

asa dafet Australia?

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vanishing island bet. Davao City & Samal :cheers:
tha house on the left i think is the one standing on the magroove posted on here couple of times. the most photographed part of the isalnd. but looking at the aerial, looks like the so called island is a group of sandbars?

includes angry people at us as forumers/
and my guess is the rest is a mix of posters, regular followers incl lurkers. and stalkerzzz and people curious to know davao incl bicuriouzzz:nuts::)

That's the odd thing, some posters are accusing ALL davao people of taking interest in a particular place (their place) when logs here tells otherwise. :lol:

I myself is interested on all other places in the Philippines and even those threads not related to the Philippines i'm a frequent visitor.

Now why should this people get angry?

^^ madaming galit sa taga-Davao kasi ayaw daw magbayad ng utang, and di colored ung cellphone sa davao...

meron pa nga isa, bitter about the support Davao is getting from different sectors...bakit daw lagi na lang Davao...

pero mas madami ung mga posters who are visiting here to update themselves sa mga devt sa Davao. :)

I guess they have the notion na "lahi ra sila" :lol: well partly true kasi kulang sila sa reality check! :lol:

Hi Davao....

Anong balita jan sa Ayala? nag start na ba ang construction?

Anong balita jan sa Ayala? nag start na ba ang construction?

dugay na nagstart pre...adto lang didto sa site..:)

Or check out this thread. (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=43354820#post43354820)

:)

Salamat..... nag panikad naman gud ko para mag shopping na... hehehe I hope mahuman na sya before ko makauli ug davao... Nia ko sa Germany nag work... 11 years na ko wala kauli sa Davao... so daghan jud ug changes akong nakita labi na sa inyong mga gipang post diri....

^^ asa ka sa Germany?

btw start na ang 2nd building sa Magallanes Residences. i could see the crane near Colasas.

Sea ambulance sets sail in Samal
Monday, 21 September 2009 04:49
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by Noel Baguio

The much-awaited sea ambulance has finally arrived in the Island Garden City of Samal.
The sea ambulance, a 25-person capacity ferry which will be equipped with emergency facilities and supplies could withstand inclement weather conditions and waves.
Gov. Rodolfo Del Rosario, who provided P1 million to build the boat, led the launching of the sea ambulance last September 15, 2009 at the Kinawitnon wharf, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal.
He said this is a fulfillment of the long-time request of the people for a reliable less expensive conveyance for referred patients in emergency situations.
“The people of the Island Garden City of Samal had been asking for such an ambulance and now the Provincial Government has fulfilled its promise to provide one,” the governor said.
He added this is in line with his administration’s thrust of enhancing the delivery of basic health services, especially to those indigent patients who need immediate referral to public tertiary hospitals in the region.
The province operates a district hospital in the island city. But, due to budgetary constraints, the hospital lacks crucial state-of-the-art equipment and facilities needed to effectively deal with terrible traumas and other cases that require immediate medical/surgical attention.
A local official revealed some experiences before where certain patients that were referred from rural health centers to tertiary hospitals in Davao City who were denied of immediate medical/surgical attention because of high cost of hiring a private or passenger vessel.
The Island City Government of Samal and the district hospital operate several ambulance units. But, he said transporting the patient by land could drag since getting across into the mainland is totally dependent on the availability of ferry boats plying across the channel.
Provincial Administrator Rufo Peligro said the delivery of basic health service by the availability of a sea ambulance will bring back the sense of well-being in the people’s health consciousness.
He added the government-owned vessel will provide a less expensive conveyance for referred emergency patients, which significantly reduce the mortality rate that is directly or indirectly caused by the lack of money and immediate vessels.
After its blessing, the governor boarded the boat on its maiden voyage going to Punta Azul Beach Resort. He was joined by resort owner and Davao Region Tourism Council Chair Araceli Ayuste, Vice Mayor Orly Amit, Davao Regional Hospital Chief Dr. Romulo Busuego, Provincial Administrator Rufo Peligro, Provincial General Services Officer Sammy Sanchez, and Samal District Hospital Dr. Roselito Antonio Patricio, and the governor’s son Rodney, among other local officials.

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1114:sea-ambulance-sets-sail-in-samal&catid=40:suburbia&Itemid=74)

unahan ko na baka naa na pud mo claim "convention city" hehe


Trade conventions prove it is business as usual in Davao
Monday, 21 September 2009 02:36
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The world may be in recession but it is business as usual in Davao City as conventions and conferences are being held after another, the latest of which is the three-day Davao Trade Expo (DATE) which opened Thursday, September 17, 2009.
Just last month, the city hosted three big conferences namely the Mindanao Trade Expo, the ICT Summit and the Mindanao Tourism Expo which were attended by thousands of domestic and international visitors.
DATE, which is considered as one of the biggest trade events in Mindanao, is not only a trade fair that promotes Mindanao’s products. It is also a valuable venue for those who are seeking employment and business opportunities.
“We are currently facing tough times due to the financial crisis (but) let us not allow the crisis to overcome us, let’s do business as usual in Davao City,” said Atty. Domingo Duerme, Senior Assistant Vice President for Mindanao Sales of Philippine Airlines, during the opening of DATE. Duerme is also a former DATE chair.
Duerme said the global crisis has resulted to a slow down in tourism and a lesser demand for export. Under this scenario, he said, “it is not easy to gather sponsors and exhibitors especially when all businesses are on cost management and preparing for more stormy days to come.”
But despite the odds, he said, “we are again gathered today and striving hard to sustain the seeds planted for DATE some eleven years ago.”
Duerme challenged Mindanao’s business community to “bind ourselves together and push for business growth.” He urged the business sector and the community as well to take this event as an opportunity to meet and expand their networks and markets.
“You can use this event to meet potential partners and clients by showcasing the best of your products and services,” he said, adding that Mindanao businesses should also take advantage of the ongoing seminars and trainings to increase the potential of their businesses.
DATE has managed to change with the times. Instead of being just a venue for showcasing Mindanao products, it has now included a Jobs Fair primarily designed to help the unemployed and the new graduates find employment opportunities.
“Focusing on employment is one way of cushioning the economic crisis,” said Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) president Simeon Marfori.
Thousands of job seekers packed the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Thursday, hoping to get one of the almost 2000 domestic and foreign job opportunities available during the job fair which featured 45 employers.
Among the job vacancies featured during the DATE Jobs Fair were in the areas of overseas employment, information technology and health.
As assured by DATE Chair Dr. Maria Lourdes Monteverde, most of the applicants have been hired directly considering the Department of Labor and Employment’s prohibition on manpower pooling.
One of the highlights of DATE is the revival of the Davao Region Business Conference which was held last Saturday. Marfori said the conference was last staged in 2006 and its resurgence was highly welcomed by the business sector.
Members of the Federation of the Davao Region Chambers of Commerce led by Marfori signed the multilateral agreement in developing the “One Davao. One Progress” during the conference.

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1108:trade-conventions-prove-it-is-business-as-usual-in-davao&catid=34:the-economy&Itemid=68)

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Drifters Apartel & British Bar
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Sea ambulance sets sail in Samal
Monday, 21 September 2009 04:49
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by Noel Baguio

The much-awaited sea ambulance has finally arrived in the Island Garden City of Samal.
The sea ambulance, a 25-person capacity ferry which will be equipped with emergency facilities and supplies could withstand inclement weather conditions and waves.
Gov. Rodolfo Del Rosario, who provided P1 million to build the boat, led the launching of the sea ambulance last September 15, 2009 at the Kinawitnon wharf, Babak District, Island Garden City of Samal.
He said this is a fulfillment of the long-time request of the people for a reliable less expensive conveyance for referred patients in emergency situations.
“The people of the Island Garden City of Samal had been asking for such an ambulance and now the Provincial Government has fulfilled its promise to provide one,” the governor said.
He added this is in line with his administration’s thrust of enhancing the delivery of basic health services, especially to those indigent patients who need immediate referral to public tertiary hospitals in the region.
The province operates a district hospital in the island city. But, due to budgetary constraints, the hospital lacks crucial state-of-the-art equipment and facilities needed to effectively deal with terrible traumas and other cases that require immediate medical/surgical attention.
A local official revealed some experiences before where certain patients that were referred from rural health centers to tertiary hospitals in Davao City who were denied of immediate medical/surgical attention because of high cost of hiring a private or passenger vessel.
The Island City Government of Samal and the district hospital operate several ambulance units. But, he said transporting the patient by land could drag since getting across into the mainland is totally dependent on the availability of ferry boats plying across the channel.
Provincial Administrator Rufo Peligro said the delivery of basic health service by the availability of a sea ambulance will bring back the sense of well-being in the people’s health consciousness.
He added the government-owned vessel will provide a less expensive conveyance for referred emergency patients, which significantly reduce the mortality rate that is directly or indirectly caused by the lack of money and immediate vessels.
After its blessing, the governor boarded the boat on its maiden voyage going to Punta Azul Beach Resort. He was joined by resort owner and Davao Region Tourism Council Chair Araceli Ayuste, Vice Mayor Orly Amit, Davao Regional Hospital Chief Dr. Romulo Busuego, Provincial Administrator Rufo Peligro, Provincial General Services Officer Sammy Sanchez, and Samal District Hospital Dr. Roselito Antonio Patricio, and the governor’s son Rodney, among other local officials.

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1114:sea-ambulance-sets-sail-in-samal&catid=40:suburbia&Itemid=74)

does Samal have their own hospital?

buti pa heli-ambulance but it way too ambitious :nuts: :lol:

De Bonte Koe
Habana Compund, Rizal St., Davao City

Located in the heart of Davao City along the busy streets of Rizal lurks the most cozy and elegant bistro "De Bonte Koe." De Bonte Koe the restaurant-pub-steak house is located inside the Habana Compound. TRANSLATED into Dutch, it literally means "the spotted (or colorful) cow.” In the Netherlands (Holland), however, it has a double meaning, an expression used when you do something funny or naughty. According to Dutch owner, Henny Smits, the goal is to give customers "comfortable surroundings, quality time, and service with a naughty attitude." So if you happened to visit Davao, don't forget to drop by on this chic and sophisticated resto, come and visit now! Above are the pics I took during our dinner... Mouth-watering, isn't it? Bon Appétit!!

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DAVAO TOURIST ATTRACTIONS


MUST SEE ATTRACTIONS



DAVAO CITY

Mt. Apo National Park

Baganihan Caves

Eden Nature Park

Malagos Garden Resort

Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center

Aldevinco Arts and Crafts Center

Crocodile Farm

Riverford Nature Park

Tagurano Mountain Park

Felis Resort Complex

Puentespina Orchid and Tropical Plants Garden

Minflo Flower Market

Yunico Orchid Garden

Davao Casino Filipino

Gap Farming Orchard Resort

Davao Museum

Ford Academy of the Arts

T'boli Weaving Center

Hilltop Vista Point Garden

Dencio's Kamayan Restaurant

Jack's Ridge Grill

Matina Town Square

Island in the sky

Mergrande Beach Resort



DAVAO ORIENTAL

Wason House

17th Century Caraga Church

Cape of San Agustin

Mandaya village

Tuboran Muslim Village

Menzi Tourism Complex

Provincial Capitol Park

Aliwagwag Falls

Sleeping Dinosaur Peninsula

Calapagan Hotspring

Sigaboy Island

Mt. Hamiguitan Bonsai Forest

Pujada Island

Waniban Island

San Victor Island

Lake Diomabok

Cabugao Island

Caraga Hanging Jars

San Luis Beach

Caraga River

Buias Islet

Puting Bato Waterfalls

Rubilinda Falls

Magdawa Falls

Carolina Lake

Buso Hot Spring

Dahican Beach

Aroma Beach

Hulid River

Sigaboy floating

Mayo Bay Beach

Cawa-Cawa Pools

Punta Abijod

Twin Falls

Tinaytay Coral Reefs

Cabaisnan Beach

Tagsagon Heights



ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL

Samal Island Mariculture Park

Coral Garden Marine Park

Aundanao Fish Sanctuary

Hagimit Falls

Baga Cave

Mt. Puting Bato

Punta Paet

Mushroom Rock

Big Ligid Island

Bito Depression

San Jose Muslim Village

Tagpopongan Cultural Village





DAVAO DEL NORTE

Tibi-Tibi Cultural Community

Gupitan Cultural Village

Katarina Beach Resort

Barret Beach Resort

Elena's Beach Resort

Gambrille Resort and Restaurant

Aqua Land Resort

Paraiso

Magical Hidden Spring of Panas

Binancian Waterfalls

Iganong Cave and Spring

Misolong Falls

Mt. Mossy

Quimoy Cold Spring

Lake Bagtok

Dakudao Ecotourism Park

Suwaon Nature Park

Datu Balong Hills

San Miguel Caves

Matol Falls

Davao Penal Colony

Tadeco Banana Plantation

Nestle Experimental Demo Farm

Aqua Penon

RJS Farm

APO Estates corp

New Corella Mat Weavers





DAVAO DEL SUR

Binaton Bagobo Village

Badiang Mat Weavers

Jose Abad Santos Hot Springs

Tubalan Cove

Sarangani Island

Sarangani Underwater Cave

Saliducon Cave

Padada Marine Sanctuary

Pasig Island

Bacoco Spring/Falls

Cunlin Waterfalls

Dulangan Cascading Falls

Cabulao Cave

Kipanan Falls

Mapunggis River/Falls

Napan Falls

Sampawa Waterfalls

Tagaktak Falls

Mt. Carmel Rural Training Center

Ballistic Island

Bauing and Tologan Japanese Tunnels

Balutakay Fox Holes

Mainit Spring

Olanivan Island

Sabang Hot Sulfur Spring

Ugsing Fresh Water Spring

Datal Lanao Lake

Piape reef

Malalag Hill View Park

Shoreline Mangrove





COMPOSTELA VALLEY

Maragusan Mansaka Community

Manurigao's Mansaka Tribe

Aguacan Coldspring Resort

Toyuzu Inland Resort

Bamboo Garden Resort

Kapatagan Inland Resort

Tagbibinta Resort

Marangig Falls

Kumaykay Falls

Malumagpak Falls

White Peak

Mt. Manurigao

Mt. Candalaga

Kumbilan Cave

Fogmore Resort

Andap Inland Resort

San Vicente Caves

Mahayahay Cave

Kopiat Island

Lunod Island

Lake Leonard

Omandac Beach Resort

Gloria Beach Resort

Lawigan Beach Resort

Magnaga Waters Beach Resort

Mt. Diwalwalwal Gold Site

Sevillano Farms

Pasian Agri Skills Training Center

Haven's Peak

PHILIPPINE EAGLE AND NATURE PARKS

A sight for everyone to behold, as the rare and endangered, majestic Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga Jeffreyi) spreads its wings as you tour the Philippine Eagle Research and Nature Center in Malagos Protected Landscape in Calinan, 45 minutes away from the City Center. At the Malagos Garden Resort, marvel at swarms of colorful butterflies as they flit from flower to flower and the different species of birds at the birdwalk of Eden Nature Park & Resort before proceeding to Crocodile Farm



CROCODILE PARK

While tourists still flock to the new Crocodile Park view the popular Pangil, said to be the biggest captive crocodile in Mindanao by far, the place is now teemed with interesting new characters, apart from more crocodile breeders in their new large cages. There are two regular huge, friendly pythons you can touch and, together with your friends, carry on your shoulders if you're enough. A variety of exotic birds are on display, from parrots, hornbills, ostriches to eagles. Two new baby albino snakes are showcased in their attractive, glowing yellow skin. Other popular exotic animals in their new shelters are bearcats, iguanas, two playful orangutans, and big lizards. The park also hosts recreational and ecotourism sites such as Butterfly enclosure, Koi Pond and other fish nurseries, flower orchards, hatcheries, new raptor cages, huts and restaurants, perfect for a family's one day.



FLOWER FARM TOUR

Be dazzled with Davao's pride, the Waling Waling (Vanda Sanderiana), as you visit vast orchid farms, where the Waling Waling and other hybrid like Vanda Straps, Vanda Sanderiana, Mokara, Phalaenopsis and other collectors items are propagated. From August to September, the slopes of these farms are carpeted in exotic, fragile blooms



SHOPPING ADVENTURE

Splurge and indulge as you go shopping for various souvenir items, accessories, and decor items, intricate T'nalak and Dagmay weaves; beaded T'boli ornaments: colorful Muslim fabrics and batik in this city enriched with cultural heritage of different ethnic tribes.



DIVE DAVAO

Get wet as you explore into unforgettable dive sites beneath the waters of Davao Gulf. Dive sites are within 45 minutes to 2 hours away via pump boat from the main land wharf. The crystal clear waters, coral gardens, and sunken wrecks off the islands are a delight for scuba divers and other aqua sports enthusiasts. Or go wild as you island hopping on the outlaying islets that shelter coral reefs, pulsating with marine life, dropping by various resorts, interspersed with coconut trees ringed with secluded coves of white sand beaches like the Koplat Island of Mabini, Compostela Valley of the province.



BIKE DAVAO

Experience the thrill-filled cycling tour through the surrounding hills and mountain ranges that beckon with the promise of adventure, Eden Trail, Kapatagan Trail and Samal island - Island to the highlands



GOLF

The beautifully maintained golf courses take full advantage of the area's gently rolling terrain to provide both professional and aspiring golfer with full range of challenges. At the end of the day, enjoy an excellent view of the course while relaxing with a cool drink at the clubhouse.



CULINARY DELICACIES

Talk about unique cuisines, Davao's got it! Every part of the tuna fish is itself a magnificent dish from tuna jaw charbroiled over coconut shells or its belly served on hot plates or meat mixed with local vinegar and herbs as the local ceviche and more. When it comes to food served flavored with ethnic dancing, KAIMUMAN is Davao's answer to a bamboo culinary experience of food cooked and served its natural essence - fat free and healthy. No one leaves Davao without enjoying Durian, the city's most popular fruit and regarded as fruit of the gods. As the saying goes " it smells like hell but tastes like heaven". Durian can be served with cappuccino, pie, cake, candies or jams or even Durian ice cream



THE CITY BY NIGHT

Unwind, relax, and enjoy as we tour the city throbbing with lights and sounds everywhere. The perfect night out would be at The Venue or Matina Town Square where an assortment of sidewalk cafes, bars, and specially restaurants abound. Enjoy another open air treat of beer music and fun at the city's Rizal Promenade along Rizal St. where live bands performed where the young party crowd converge. Of course, you can opt to dance the night away in various discotheques where local live bands perform or try your luck at the Casino Filipino



THE CITY BY DAY

Jeepney tour. Take advantage of Davao's typhoon-free weather, which allows hopping under friendly skies in the jeepney, the common mode of travel as you witness the exotic splendors of various ethnic tribes.



JAPANESE HERITAGE DISCOVERY

Get a feel of the old Davao during the Japanese years and discover why Davao was then known as "Little Tokyo". See Japanese ancestral houses still around and visit the Japanese Memorial Shrine, Japanese Cemetery and Japanese museum among others located in the city's Third District. Well, make your Japanese Tour complete by dining in some downtown restaurants offering authentic Japanese cuisine



COCONUT PLANTATION TOUR

Observe copra making in the "coconut country" that is Mati even as its surrounding areas offer an amazing unspoiled marine sanctuary and white sand beaches. While hectares of coconut farms dominate the countryside, the Provincial Capitol nestled atop a hill offers a panoramic view of Pujada Bay and a coastal community dotted with islet and coves some with rare dinosaurs formations. There is also the popular Menzi Farm and don't miss this agri-estate noted for its sweet golden pomelos and other tropical fruits. Dahican and Mangisay are among the popular beaches for swimming and snorkeling. Before packing up after the day's tour, there's a Mandaya weaving center and shoppe for some interesting ethnic-inspired novelties and native handicrafts to buy for souvenir.



BANANA PLANTATION TOUR

Visit vast acres of banana plantation as far as one's eyes can see...observe how prime banana fruit get processed until they find their way to the world markets as the No. 1 export of the region. There are more sweet table bananas for the domestic market even as there are also nurseries for seedlings and a cooperative nearby that produces environment-friendly banana-based souvenirs. A most educational tour on the banana business. Literally, a Banana Country is a Barangay Tadeco, a village known for this world export commodity in Panabo City



TREKKING

Mountaineers, trekkers and nature lovers will enjoy the trek along the winding trails and cool mountain springs to reach a series of waterfalls amid lush forests in breathtaking, natural wonders in Maragusan, New Bataan, Samal Island, Eden Bayabas, and Kapatagan. A "must" see in Maragusan is an inland resort with icy-cold spring water, a refreshing retreat to the urban traveler.



CONQUERING THE MOUNTAINS - Mt. Apo, Mt. Candalaga and Mt. Hiniguitan)

The adventure would not be complete without conquering the highest peak in the country. Mt. Apo at 3,144 meters above sea level with jump off from Kapatagan or Sibulan Trails. It offers astonishing sulfur pillars, lakes, rivers, cascade showers and wild berries. Mt. Candalaga, ComVal's highest peak in Maragusan, offers its 30 waterfalls, 100 cold springs, and rare flora like exotic rafflesia to behold perfect for HolyWeek and October expeditions. Be enchanted as you explore Mt. Hamiguitan's Bonsai Forest (Davao Oriental) scattered on its slope, beneath moss-covered trees are wild orchids and pitcher plants



WHITE WATER TUBING (Sibulan River)

Be awed with the pristine and crystal clear water of Sibulan River as you experience the latest and exciting water sport craze "Tubing the River Rapids" and other sports activities.



WATER RAFTING ADVENTURES

Experience the whitewater rush and an awesome trip on board kayaks, as you snake in and around twists and turns of tributaries and widening river bends, silent eddies and gurgling brooks of the captivating Davao river.



SPELUNKING (Kapalong and Compostela Valley Caves)

Test your stamina as you slither your way through the caves such as Kabyawan and San Vicente Caves laden with stalactites and stalagmites resembling popcorn, amidst running water and home of several species of bats. Caves of varying degrees of adventure await the spelunker. Kapalong, an emerging "Caving Capital" in Davao del Norte or adjacent Nabunturan, Mawab, and Monkayo towns of Compostela Valley province offer numerous caving excitements.




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ang B3 ng NCCC Mall, mura na masarap pa, and generous ang servings...sulit. :)

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Wow ang daming wires! :lol:

Anong balita jan sa Ayala? nag start na ba ang construction?

welcome to ssc @greatwarior. ingat lang sa signature mo pre, baka may mapikon. ruler talaga ha. kasi daghan mapalit ruler diri. :banana::banana::lol::lol:

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la man siya nabundol sa box type lancer no?? hehe

lapit na matapos ang polyclinic and diagnostic center sa pnjk is.
full blast na ang drainage project ni digong througout the city.
ang uccp church malapit na din, i hope.
unta next time focus sila sa sports facilities..

M.4. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES
For general administration and support, support to operations, and operations, including locally-funded project(s), as indicated
hereunder ................................................................................................................................................... P 223,171,000
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New Appropriations, by Program/Project
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Current_Operating_Expenditures
Maintenance
and Other
Personal Operating Capital
____Services___ ___Expenses____ ____Outlays____ _____Total_____
A. PROGRAMS
I. General Administration and Support/Support to
Operations/Operations P 124,463,000 P 30,696,000 P P 155,159,000
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I. Locally-Funded Project(s)
a. ScFhoelnacrisnhgip o Pf Orobgrrearmo Cfoarm Tpeurtsiary Education 2,012,000 2,012,000
b. Fencing of Mintal Campus 1,000,000 1,000,000
c. Scholarship Program for Tertiary Education 5,000,000 5,000,000
d. Construction of Gymnasium and Cultural Center 60,000,000 60,000,000

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Good Morning Davao City..;)

Nindot baya sulod diha sa Royal Mandaya Hotel..:)
Kaisa ra pud ko kasulod..:)) jejeje

Kanus-a kaha mawala ng mga wire sa dalan no, unya ibutang underground para limyo tan-awon atong kadalanan..:)

More Progress Davao City.;)

Kanus-a kaha mawala ng mga wire sa dalan no, unya ibutang underground para limyo tan-awon atong kadalanan..:)


murag...pagmuputi na ang uwak...hehehe

actually, murag naa man to proposal ang business sectors to bury the cables, meron nga un link dito sa thread before, pero murag dugay2x pa na kay dili priority sa City.

Davao Gulf no longer risky, encouraging idle vessels to park in the area

GMANews.TV - Wednesday, September 23

The Davao Gulf has been removed from a list of areas with perceived enhanced risk, encouraging shipping companies – both local and foreign – to park their vessels in the area.

The decision was announced on September 14 by a group of London-based marine insurance companies called the Joint War Committee (JWC). Composed of the Lloyd’s of London and the London-based International Underwriters Association, the group issues insurance for vessels, especially those plying dangerous areas.

The decision “will make anchorage areas in Davao Gulf – particularly Malalag and Bunawan Bays, Pujada Bay and Mayo Bay – a more attractive option for international shipping companies which intend to lay-up their idle vessels at the facilities opened by the Philippine government for this purpose," the Department of Foreign Affairs said on its website on Tuesday.

Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James in London Antonio Lagdameo welcomed the JWC decision, noting London is considered as the maritime capital of the world.

Lagdameo is also the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the International Maritime Organization.

The announcement “validates government efforts to make Mindanao a stable and peaceful place for international shipping companies to do business," Lagdameo said.

Last May, Maritime Industry Authority Administrator Maria Elena Bautista led a delegation of officials from the Philippine Embassy in London and the Philippine Coast Guard to meet with executives of Aegis Defence Services (Aegis), JWC's external security consultant.

The Philippine delegation formally briefed them on the peace and order situation in Davao Gulf.

Bautista highlighted the peaceful environment in Davao Gulf which is supportive of attracting international shipping companies to lay-up their idle merchant vessels in the area.

A team from Aegis was then invited to the Philippines in mid-August to inspect the measures undertaken by the national and local government agencies to eliminate or minimize any security risk to international merchant vessels that would be availing of the lay-up facilities in Davao Gulf. - GMANews.TV

GMA News (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/gma/20090922/tbs-davao-gulf-no-longer-risky-encouragi-1da90e5.html)

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History of Samal

The Municipality of Samal derived its name from the Isamals who were its first inhabitants. The Isamals were brought by the first and second waves of migration from the Malay Region of Southeast Asia, dynastically ruled by a Datu up to the early part of the American Regime. The latest ruling tribal Chieftain was Datu Taganiog who died on January 28, 1948. Discovery revealed that the latter lived at "Malibasa" (now known as Peñaplata, the poblacion) where he exercised his general supervision. The word "Malibasa" meant honorable. The Isamals lived in perfect harmony as peace-loving people.

When the Department of Mindanao and Sulu was formed by the American Government, the Governor-General created the archipelago into a district municipality which was composed of the Island of Samal, Talicud, Cruz, Ligid, the Malipano Islets and the Arboles (Sanipahan). The district was governed by the District President, District Vice-President and the members of the town council whose term of office depended on the trust and confidence of the Provincial Governor who was the appointing officer.

On July 8, 1948, the District Municipality of Samal was created into a regular municipal corporate by virtue of Executive Order No. 151, issued by the late President Elpedio Quirino. District Mayor Apolonio Mahinay was reappointed by Provincial Governor Miranda as the Municipal Mayor of the Island Municipality of Samal, which position he held until December 31, 1951, He lost the mayoralty position to the late Municipal Mayor Simplicio B. Obenza during the elections of November 8, 1951. Unfortunately, Mayor Obenza died on July 7, 1971 and was succeeded by his Vice Mayor Felix O. Solamo, Jr. who was also defeated by Mayor Galileo S. Obenza, the son of the late Mayor, in November 1971 elections.

On May 28, 1953, the daughter Municipality of Babak was created by virtue of Executive Order No. 586, issued by President Quirino. The division of the old Province of Davao into three (3) provinces ensued. The southern portions of Samal Island was created as the Municipality of Kaputian by virtue of Republic Act No. 4745 dated July 18, 1966 issued by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos leaving Babak which was the mother municipality with fifteen (15) Barangays. In early 60's, the Municipality of Samal was predominated by Cebuanos constituting 70% the total number of population while the 22% were Isamals and the 8% were composed of Boholanos, Ilonggos, Leytenos, Muslims and others from Luzon. Most of the island inhabitants were farmers and fishermen. There were only few professionals.



Generally, Samal Municipality is characterized by uneven distribution of lowlands, wide expanse of mountain ranges and few isolated hills. Tayapoc, renowned for its "Puting Bato" or White Stone is Samal range's highest peak towering at 162 meters above the sea level. The Puting-batoSopsopon Plateau lies on its top with an approximate area of 400 hectares.

A number of waterways can also be found in the municipality, though none of them is navigable. The Hagimit FallsHagimit Falls which is approximately 15 feet high, the Binoling River and several other natural springs, namely: Supa, Alibungog, Tagbitinao, Tagbitan-ag, Aundanao, Licup, San Jose and Tagdaliao Springs are among the few popular sites found in the island.

The historical traces of the name of this developing island town came to surface from information gathered through investigations and personal interviews with some native chieftains on how the place got its name. Based on unrecorded history, the place was sparsely populated by few farming natives called Isamals who first settled the coastal areas of the island. There were no known surveyed roads then except for a few trails and pathways criss-crossing the lowland areas. Thick forest and green land still covered the island's virgin soil.

The isolated unnamed coastal area was abundant with leafy shrubs called "tagbak" which were used by the natives in making baskets and containers for their fish catch, storing food and other household materials. The place had been the source of "tagbak", the main materials for their native handicrafts.

The regular "taboan" in the place was near a big tree which the natives called "bakbak". The "taboan" known as bakbak was later renamed as "BabakBabak". It became a landmark and was established as the commercial hub of the island dwellers, inland natives and visiting traders from the nearby communities.

Kaputian was once a part of Samal municipality. It can be found along the westerncoast of the southernmost part of Samal Island. Before it was created into a barangay the locality was occupied by the native people of Samal Island better known as Isamals. The place was, and still is, is by nature blessed with white sand and clear seawater Corals and other marine resources can be seen loitering and littering along its unspoiled powdery white shorelines and pristine waters. Its scenic location was a rendezvous or relaxation place for everybody, more particularly for fishermen who simply wanted to relax and drink local wine called "tuba" after their whole day fishing in the gulf.

According to the early settlers, lush vegetation crowned the Municipality of Kaputian. Before the Second World War, Don Vicente Fernandez together with Don Ramon and Don Pepe Fernandez acquired and cultivated the southern part of Samal which was ruled by Datu Budas. It was during the early period of American occupation when Hacienda Samal and Compana Maritima was founded.

On June 18, 1966 , the Philippine Congress historically made a landmark legislation through enabling laws passed under "Republic Act 4754" that opened the establishment of the municipality of Kaputian, separating it from it's mother municipality which was Babak. R.A.4754 mandate included the islets of Malipano and Talicud Island as part of Kaputian District. Later, Executive order 184 signed by the President Ferdinand E. Marcos, legally declared Kaputian as another municipality of Davao Province.

Samal Island (http://samal-island.com/knowsamal.html)

murag...pagmuputi na ang uwak...hehehe

actually, murag naa man to proposal ang business sectors to bury the cables, meron nga un link dito sa thread before, pero murag dugay2x pa na kay dili priority sa City.

tnx a lot sa info. (sandman.ink)
at least naa diai proposal ang business sector sa gobyerno, maayo ni na senyales from the business sector..;)

More Progress Davao City.;)

Samal Group of Islands Aerial Shots

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Vanishing Island

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Holiday Ocean View Resort


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Island Buenavista

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Canibad, Aundunao

Pinoy mobile phone brand opens 1st store in Davao
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE first Filipino brand in mobile phones opened its first concept store in Davao City on Tuesday.

Located at the 3rd floor of Gaisano Mall of Davao, MyPhone concept store opened two years after the brand was started by the Solid Broadband Corporation (Solid Group) of the Lim family, the same family behind the distribution of Sony in the country.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

"This is undoubtedly the first Filipino brand in the mobile phone industry," said Jingo Fermin, president of MyTel Mobility Solutions Inc., the arm of Solid Group in-charge with the MyPhone brand.

The MyPhone brand is the first to have brought in the dual SIM technology in the country, as well as the customization of applications and design that will suit the Filipino taste.

"It is a phone for the Filipino by the Filipino," Fermin told Sun.Star Davao.

At present, MyPhone has acquired at least two percent of the market share of the mobile phone industry in the Philippines, a big feat for its two-year existence.

"We position ourselves for the low to mid-range markets," said Kevin Tan, vice president for merketing of the Solid Group.

For the last quarter of the year and the first quarter of 2010, MyPhone will be taking the market aggressively with new models that will offer the "Qwerty" function at very low prices.

"Our focus is the Filipino market and we design our phone for the Filipino market," Tan said.

MyPhone applications include peculiarly Filipino features, such as novenas, original Pilipino music, and Filipino street jokes. For its mobile phone units, the highest cost of a unit is at about P8,000 only.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/pinoy-mobile-phone-brand-opens-1st-store-davao)

Pinoy mobile phone brand opens 1st store in Davao
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE first Filipino brand in mobile phones opened its first concept store in Davao City on Tuesday.

Located at the 3rd floor of Gaisano Mall of Davao, MyPhone concept store opened two years after the brand was started by the Solid Broadband Corporation (Solid Group) of the Lim family, the same family behind the distribution of Sony in the country.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

"This is undoubtedly the first Filipino brand in the mobile phone industry," said Jingo Fermin, president of MyTel Mobility Solutions Inc., the arm of Solid Group in-charge with the MyPhone brand.

The MyPhone brand is the first to have brought in the dual SIM technology in the country, as well as the customization of applications and design that will suit the Filipino taste.

"It is a phone for the Filipino by the Filipino," Fermin told Sun.Star Davao.

At present, MyPhone has acquired at least two percent of the market share of the mobile phone industry in the Philippines, a big feat for its two-year existence.

"We position ourselves for the low to mid-range markets," said Kevin Tan, vice president for merketing of the Solid Group.

For the last quarter of the year and the first quarter of 2010, MyPhone will be taking the market aggressively with new models that will offer the "Qwerty" function at very low prices.

"Our focus is the Filipino market and we design our phone for the Filipino market," Tan said.

MyPhone applications include peculiarly Filipino features, such as novenas, original Pilipino music, and Filipino street jokes. For its mobile phone units, the highest cost of a unit is at about P8,000 only.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/pinoy-mobile-phone-brand-opens-1st-store-davao)

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Coral Garden off Talicud Island
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Da Best kaayu ang aerial shots oisst..:) :okay::okay::okay:

da best in the Philippines..:) :okay::okay::okay:

Pinoy mobile phone brand opens 1st store in Davao
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE first Filipino brand in mobile phones opened its first concept store in Davao City on Tuesday.

Located at the 3rd floor of Gaisano Mall of Davao, MyPhone concept store opened two years after the brand was started by the Solid Broadband Corporation (Solid Group) of the Lim family, the same family behind the distribution of Sony in the country.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

"This is undoubtedly the first Filipino brand in the mobile phone industry," said Jingo Fermin, president of MyTel Mobility Solutions Inc., the arm of Solid Group in-charge with the MyPhone brand.

The MyPhone brand is the first to have brought in the dual SIM technology in the country, as well as the customization of applications and design that will suit the Filipino taste.

"It is a phone for the Filipino by the Filipino," Fermin told Sun.Star Davao.

At present, MyPhone has acquired at least two percent of the market share of the mobile phone industry in the Philippines, a big feat for its two-year existence.

"We position ourselves for the low to mid-range markets," said Kevin Tan, vice president for merketing of the Solid Group.

For the last quarter of the year and the first quarter of 2010, MyPhone will be taking the market aggressively with new models that will offer the "Qwerty" function at very low prices.

"Our focus is the Filipino market and we design our phone for the Filipino market," Tan said.

MyPhone applications include peculiarly Filipino features, such as novenas, original Pilipino music, and Filipino street jokes. For its mobile phone units, the highest cost of a unit is at about P8,000 only.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/pinoy-mobile-phone-brand-opens-1st-store-davao)

may pinoy brand na! ito po ba and phone na ito?
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magkano naman kaya???

^^
Wow ang daming wires! :lol:
lagi ay.. pero, ok man ang pagka-plastar.. mas maayo hinuon kung nasa underground na ang wires... mas limpyo..

may pinoy brand na! ito po ba and phone na ito?
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yup! MyPhone na ang name.. nice baya ang designs.. sure thing, worldwide ni..;)

lambo Davao! :okay:

^^I've been to their store.. they do have nice phone designs..;)

I hope someone can give this kind of mobile phone..:D

lapit na matapos ang polyclinic and diagnostic center sa pnjk is.
full blast na ang drainage project ni digong througout the city.
ang uccp church malapit na din, i hope.
unta next time focus sila sa sports facilities..
for a city like davao, i like it to have a decent athletic sports stadium. i mean completely surrounded by tiered seats. llike a bowl.

Davao Gulf no longer risky, encouraging idle vessels to park in the area

GMANews.TV - Wednesday, September 23

GMA News (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/gma/20090922/tbs-davao-gulf-no-longer-risky-encouragi-1da90e5.html)



Lloyd’s opens Davao Gulf Lay-Up Facility to International Shippers
September 22, 2009 by DFA-PISU

PR-743-09, 22 September 2009 – Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James in London Antonio M. Lagdameo reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Lloyd’s Joint War Committee (JWC) has decided to delist Davao Gulf from its areas with perceived enhanced risk.

The September 14 decision will make anchorage areas in Davao Gulf – particularly Malalag and Bunawan Bays, Pujada Bay and Mayo Bay – a more attractive option for international shipping companies which intend to lay-up their idle vessels at the facilities opened by the Philippine Government for this purpose.

Ambassador Lagdameo, who is concurrently the Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the International Maritime Organization, welcomed the JWC decision, and said; “London is considered as the maritime capital of the world. The decision taken by the Joint War Committee a few days ago validates the satisfactory efforts undertaken by Philippine government agencies to make Mindanao a stable and peaceful place for international shipping companies to do business.”

Last May, MARINA Administrator Maria Elena Bautista led a delegation of officials from the Philippine Embassy in London and the Philippine Coast Guard to meet with officials of Aegis Defence Services (Aegis), the external security consultant of JWC, to formally brief them on the peace and order situation in Davao Gulf. Administrator Bautista highlighted the peaceful environment in Davao Gulf which is supportive of attracting international shipping companies to lay-up their idle merchant vessels in the area.

A team from Aegis was then invited to the Philippines in mid-August to inspect the measures undertaken by the national and local government agencies to eliminate or minimize any security risk to international merchant vessels that would be availing of the lay-up facilities in Davao Gulf. It was this team that briefed the JWC on the situation prevailing in the Davao Gulf Area.

The JWC is composed of underwriting representatives from both the Lloyd’s and company markets of the International Underwriting Association. It represents the interest of those writing war and related risks within the London market and meets quarterly. END

http://dfa.gov.ph/?p=8735

i really like this promotional video of davao city...:)

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Why the sudden change of heart? Look what financial crisis can do to such first world countries.


Lloyd’s opens Davao Gulf Lay-Up Facility to International Shippers
September 22, 2009 by DFA-PISU

PR-743-09, 22 September 2009 – Philippine Ambassador to the Court of St. James in London Antonio M. Lagdameo reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Lloyd’s Joint War Committee (JWC) has decided to delist Davao Gulf from its areas with perceived enhanced risk.

The September 14 decision will make anchorage areas in Davao Gulf – particularly Malalag and Bunawan Bays, Pujada Bay and Mayo Bay – a more attractive option for international shipping companies which intend to lay-up their idle vessels at the facilities opened by the Philippine Government for this purpose.


http://dfa.gov.ph/?p=8735

i really like this promotional video of davao city...:)in cooperation with the Department of Tourism, Davao Region

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Davao from Islands to Highlands
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ohhh la la! :)

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DOT na ang may sabi ha, METROPOLITAN DAVAO!...tourists/visitors are always treated and will be treated to the best stay COMPARABLE ONLY TO NONE....

nice one Dept. of Tourism...:okay:

mass housing by the decawake park

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nice! :)

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DOT na ang may sabi ha, METROPOLITAN DAVAO!...tourists/visitors are always treated and will be treated to the best stay COMPARABLE ONLY TO NONE....

nice one Dept. of Tourism...:okay:

wow! ganda ng video, da best :cheers:

^^ kitang kita ang Mt. Apo sa Deca :banana:

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^^

Shit! Ang ganda pala ng views diyan sa Deca, kitang-kita si Apo!

^^

Shit! Ang ganda pala ng views diyan sa Deca, kitang-kita si Apo!

yah, di ko rin inexpect ganito pala kaganda ang deca, another tourist destination in our city, kayang kaya ang 1 M tourists, 2 years from now.. :colgate: parang sa Camsur and lago de oro ng Batangas..

anticipating international events...

another coffee shop in Davao....

The old Cyntia’s Lechon along Lanang has been replaced with a new resto /coffee/wi-fi spot called Elysees Restaurant and Coffee club

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/148/0716200911049medium.jpg

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http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2544/0716200911041f.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/i/0716200911041f.jpg/)


Manilenyo in Davao (http://tagadavao.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/elysees-restaurant-and-coffee/)

Mga amigos....I featured Davao and the rest of Philippine regions in our new thread banner of CamSur....hope you could comment there.....

another coffee shop in Davao....

The old Cyntia’s Lechon along Lanang has been replaced with a new resto /coffee/wi-fi spot called Elysees Restaurant and Coffee club

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/148/0716200911049medium.jpg

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/1316/0716200911034medium.jpg

http://img136.imageshack.us/img136/2544/0716200911041f.jpg (http://img136.imageshack.us/i/0716200911041f.jpg/)


Manilenyo in Davao (http://tagadavao.wordpress.com/2009/09/22/elysees-restaurant-and-coffee/)

thats better now dinabaw:D

Mga amigos....I featured Davao and the rest of Philippine regions in our new thread banner of CamSur....hope you could comment there.....

yup, thanks @hakz :)

^^ link please ...TIA!

yup, thanks @hakz :)

you're welcome.....please post your comments there.....

^^ link please ...TIA!

here it is....Naga City and Camarines Sur Province Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=964724)..

please comment there....thanks

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photoshop? :D ganda ng outdoor basketball court fiberglass :cheers:


oh mag formal ta ha sa atong amul-amul sa wakeboard! :D

grass around empty pools looks like transplanted

thanks to whoever the owner of very nice photos.

^^ you mean this? :D, sum.ol naa kaayo ang durian diri araw-araw may naghahtid sa bahay!:lol:

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/joeyjenescuadra/durian_for-sale.jpg



sana haks yan ang picture!:jk: good job! :okay:


you're welcome.....please post your comments there.....



here it is....Naga City and Camarines Sur Province Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=964724)..

please comment there....thanks

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very nice! dito na next meet ha! :D

take note... hehe!

mass housing by the decawake park

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I like Deca Mintal eco- conciious di tinipid, nilagyan talaga ng madami greens... i hope ALL low cost housing in Davao will model Deca Homes :okay:

photoshop? :D ganda ng outdoor basketball court fiberglass :cheers:
oh mag formal ta ha sa atong amul-amul sa wakeboard! :D

very nice! dito na next meet ha! :D
take note... hehe!

^^
Unya, mag coat and tie mo kay pormal man kaha? Basin naay mosipot naka tux ha :lol:

Pwede pud siguro naka bahag, mao man na formal attire sa mga lumad nato. :lol:

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Photoshop nga tignan.

Yung background na trees and Mt. Apo in the distant, parang Mural painting ba, nilagyan lang ng canvas na malaki diyan sa basketball court para kunwari lang. Sigurado bang hindi peke yan? :lol:

Ganda talaga ng Davao! :banana:

^^ barong oi unya mag board shorts! :lol:

nindot bitaw gyud diha sa Deca dili lang diay wakeboard naa pay olympic-size swimming pool ug basketball court basig naa pud tennis... mao diya pinaka dako na facility sa Southeast Asia :okay:

any news on SM lanang and SM davao expansion? just how big is SM lanang? and how about SM Davao? i heard that the sy's will also make SM Davao bigger and better... and which is bigger,SM lanang or SM Davao (after its expansion)? can anyone shed light on this?

^^ barong oi unya mag board shorts! :lol:

nindot bitaw gyud diha sa Deca dili lang diay wakeboard naa pay olympic-size swimming pool ug basketball court basig naa pud tennis... mao diya pinaka dako na facility sa Southeast Asia :okay:

Unta naa pud "laserized" cr para modern gyud! :lol::banana2::hahaha:

Kadtong maka ihi sa lake o pond, i-laser o di kaya i-taser! :lol:

any news on SM lanang and SM davao expansion? just how big is SM lanang? and how about SM Davao? i heard that the sy's will also make SM Davao bigger and better... and which is bigger,SM lanang or SM Davao (after its expansion)? can anyone shed light on this?
needs filtering:lol:

j/ks

^^ barong oi unya mag board shorts! :lol:

nindot bitaw gyud diha sa Deca dili lang diay wakeboard naa pay olympic-size swimming pool ug basketball court basig naa pud tennis... mao diya pinaka dako na facility sa Southeast Asia :okay:

naa unta... para makadula ko! unya, badminton courts pud!:D
murag clubhouse na man ni..hehe!

and about this project.. tama ka.. dako jud diay... haay..
how will our neighbors feel about this?:D:D

naa unta... para makadula ko! unya, badminton courts pud!:D
murag clubhouse na man ni..hehe!

and about this project.. tama ka.. dako jud diay... haay..
how will our neighbors feel about this?:D:D

Ay okey lang man na sa mga taga "Digos" ug Tagum. Di man na sila tanto seloso, pahipi lang man daw na sila. :D

^^ you mean this? :D, sum.ol naa kaayo ang durian diri araw-araw may naghahtid sa bahay!:lol:

http://i382.photobucket.com/albums/oo262/joeyjenescuadra/durian_for-sale.jpg



sana haks yan ang picture!:jk: good job! :okay:

:lol::lol::lol: sarap ng durian with that female mannequin....

Floirendo group of companies joins MinBC PDF Print E-mail
Regions
Written by Manuel T. Cayon / Reporter
Wednesday, 23 September 2009 20:41

DAVAO CITY—The group of companies owned by Davao del Norte-based businessman Antonio Floirendo Sr. has joined the Mindanao Business Council (MinBC), which increased its corporate membership to 14.

Anflo Management & Investment Corp. (Anflocor) was accepted as a member of the Mindanao-wide organization of business chambers and industry players recently, and joined the corporate sector that includes high-profile members such as Smart Communications, Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp., San Miguel Foods Inc. and Holcim Philippines.

MinBC chairman Vicente Lao said the entry of Anflocor “further strengthened the role of MinBC in island-wide development efforts in partnership with its members.”

“We are both humbled and privileged by the trust accorded by the Anflo Group to the MinBC in our mutual goal of building a stronger and more united business community in Mindanaoan,” he said in a statement.

“It is our firm belief that only through collaborative efforts with our members are we able to disperse opportunities in other less-developed areas in Mindanao, and thereby achieve a balanced and socially responsive economic growth on the island,” Lao said.

On its web site, Anflocor said it manages several companies “engaged in growing and exporting of bananas and pineapples, real-estate development and leasing, beach-resort operation, manufacturing of corrugated boxes, plastic products and labels, processing and/or supplying fresh-meat products, growing of citrus fruits, trucking, arrastre and stevedoring, cold-storage rental, automotive dealership, financing, retailing, breeding of race horses, hog raising and production of bottled preserves.”

Anflocor was organized in 1977.

MinBC has a total of 27 members, composed of 14 corporate members, including Anflocor, three affiliate members and 10 associate members. It has a network of 30 local business chambers across Mindanao. Most are engaged in food processing and manufacturing of export fruits and other products like bananas, pineapples, tuna and coconut. Some are also into oil exploration and refinery.

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/16408-floirendo-group-of-companies-joins-minbc.html

Ay okey lang man na sa mga taga "Digos" ug Tagum. Di man na sila tanto seloso, pahipi lang man daw na sila. :D
I mean, yung neighbors natin from.. you know... nasa itaas?:D

I mean, yung neighbors natin from.. you know... nasa itaas?:D

Ahhhh...okey kasabot nako, sa Mati. :lol:

^^sa east man na! :D I mean.. ayaw na uy!

mag world war pa lang diri!:lol:

^^ sa Talaingod! tagna ko pa.

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last saturday wala pa na tubig. nag-ulan siguro sa deca katong hariraya monday holiday.

^^

nice! :okay:

murag dugay2x pa na magopen ang Deca wakeboard park...kay wla pay cottages...hehehe

and here comes the bad news.... just heard this one ganina.. I hope dili ni matinuod..

gusto ipacancel ni DAYANGHIRANG ang Wakeboard Park kay wala daw permit, wala daw gi-reclassify ang land..

sus uy! gusto lang jud maka-kwarta ning tawhana ni.. pahawa-a na ni siya Lord... unta, malason siya sa tibuok niyang kinabuhi..:ohno:

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Holy S-IT!!!!!

This is one big awesome WAKEBOARD PARK, thank @God....... there is no stopping DAVAO from becoming world class!

I'm delusional right now but I don't care....

and here comes the bad news....

gusto ipacancel ni DAYANGHIRANG ang Wakeboard Park kay wala daw permit, wala daw gi-reclassify ang land..

sus uy! gusto lang jud maka-kwarta ning tawhana ni.. pahawa-a na ni siya Lord... unta, malason siya sa tibuok niyang kinabuhi..:ohno:

Kung walay permit dapat mag-apply dayon sila pero kining reclassify ang land? Unsa mana oi, gayagayaga maning tawhana ni....... ATTENTION WHORE kaayo.... kinsa may nibuto ana nganong nabutang mana siya diha?

Kung walay permit dapat mag-apply dayon sila pero kining reclassify ang land? Unsa mana oi, gayagayaga maning tawhana ni....... ATTENTION WHORE kaayo.... kinsa may nibuto ana nganong nabutang mana siya diha?
ambot uy... mao jud akong nadunggan ganina ba.. wala daw gi-reclasify ang land.. basta, daghan daw kaayo wala napasa na permit ang sa Wakeboard Park... WTF?!?!?

pero, how come na gi-okay dayon ang Wakeboard Park sa council? di ba?
mabuang ko niya..:ohno:
unta ang mga tao, nakahibalo na kung unsa jud kataas iyang sungay..

ug katong "waiting shed" kuno sa DIA, nah.. murag mas init man hinuon.. damn!

Dapat kanang uban membro sa council mangitag paagi nga mapadayon nila ning project.... Think about the BRAGGING RIGHTS we will shove on haterz faces LULZ!!!!

srsly...... tourists are gonna come, think about the possibility of DAVAO to become a premiere city in Mindanao, and among many other things we will benefit from this..... DAYANGHIRANG sometimes is not thinking straight through the prize.... GAH!!!!

I suck at grammar RN... oh well.

and here comes the bad news.... just heard this one ganina.. I hope dili ni matinuod..

gusto ipacancel ni DAYANGHIRANG ang Wakeboard Park kay wala daw permit, wala daw gi-reclassify ang land..

sus uy! gusto lang jud maka-kwarta ning tawhana ni.. pahawa-a na ni siya Lord... unta, malason siya sa tibuok niyang kinabuhi..:ohno:

hahaha...another one of the losers...unsa may dapat iriclassify ana, na residential man ang place, gibutangan lang ug wakeboard park as a form of recreation facility..kung need ug permit, the solution is to get one, not cancel the entire project...Dayanghirang needs to get out of politics, kay loser kaayo siya

dapat dili na iboto ni si Dayanghirang if true, kay anti-development ni tawhana ni...unsa gusto niya? ipacancel mga future tourist na muadto dire? para syang nagtampo sa bigas...baligtad ug utok.

ug sa dihang hapit na mahuman karon pa mu alma?!?! pagka bright na lang jud aning atong konsehal

LOL unya dili man siya district 3 taga district 2 siya. unya mo agree kaha tanan konsehal sa iya? in fact Deca Homes particularly the wakeboard facility got sort of an incentive from BOI(?).

;43553786']ug sa dihang hapit na mahuman karon pa mu alma?!?! pagka bright na lang jud aning atong konsehal

Correct. The honorable councilor was trying to point out that the Special Permit to Operate secured by the developers of Deca Wakeboard Park would not suffice to sustain its operations. He was the majority floor leader (or still is) when the committee hearing for the issuance of the Special Permit was held. He should have identified the lapses of the developer, if any, as early as that time.

^^LOL i'm thinking of another DCWD Matina and San Miguel Beer Brewery...hmmm.

walay ayo ning councilor na ni...wala nagisip na tourist attraction nang wakeboard park...klaro kaayo na anti-progress sya...grrr....

Well, he addressed his letter to City Administrator Atty. Avisado. But the last I heard, even Atty. Avisado was defending the project - discontinuation is not THE remedy.

Correct. The honorable councilor was trying to point out that the Special Permit to Operate secured by the developers of Deca Wakeboard Park would not suffice to sustain its operations. He was the majority floor leader (or still is) when the committee hearing for the issuance of the Special Permit was held. He should have identified the lapses of the developer, if any, as early as that time.

so unsa scenario ron? the counciilors should fix the problem ASAP .

Well, he addressed his letter to City Administrator Atty. Avisado. But the last I heard, even Atty. Avisado was defending the project - discontinuation is not THE remedy.

right...were mabasa ang report about this?

No written report pa. Naa pa lang sa commentaries sa local radio stations.


What the City Council should do is to grant the re-classification, if needed.

Well, he addressed his letter to City Administrator Atty. Avisado. But the last I heard, even Atty. Avisado was defending the project - discontinuation is not THE remedy.

baliktad ug utok ning tawhana ni, and unsa daw ma achieve sa pag undang sa project due to techincalities?

^^
Ang ma achieve niya kay musikat sya as the councilor who successfully fended off a world-class recreational facility in Davao City. :lol:

^^ bitaw noh? mo sikat gyud na siya kanang hapit na ang mga projects mahuman unya barahoh lol

^^ :lol:

mao jud...sikat jud sya, pero more on shame, not fame. hehe

i think sikat na man sya ana, come to think of it, sikat atong city council sa ana and naay distrust ang katawhan sa atong konseho tungod anang mga butang na na...

Eto pa, the councilor who actually pushed for the issuance of the Special Permit to Operate was Mahipus.

Tapos eto ngayon si Dayanghirang gustong barahin ang project.

What happened along the way kaya? Go figure. :lol:

Eto pa, the councilor who actually pushed for the issuance of the Special Permit to Operate was Mahipus.

Tapos eto ngayon si Dayanghirang gustong barahin ang project.

What happened along the way kaya? Go figure. :lol:

neighbor ko si dayanghirang...kapal nya..wala nga syang nagawa dito sa amin...tatakbo kasi nang congressman...:ohno:

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mura man og lapok oi...

^^ wala pa man na nahuman shak...hehehe

^^
Ang ma achieve niya kay musikat sya as the councilor who successfully fended off a world-class recreational facility in Davao City. :lol:

;43554702']baliktad ug utok ning tawhana ni, and unsa daw ma achieve sa pag undang sa project due to techincalities?
from what we have been reading about him and some other councilors uncovered by media to have the same itch, i can not ignore the thought this is like any other "negotiable" stunts they were known for?

Honoring national artist Bienvenido Lumbera
Written by: Somera , Emelita
Thursday, 24 September 2009

AT LAST, after years of waiting, Davaoeños can now witness and honor the work of one of the five living National Artist of the country, Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera.
‘Pagpupugay kay Bienvenido Lumbera’ is a joint project of the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA) and the Likhaan UP Institute of Creative Writing with the coordination of LCB Performing Arts Center Foundation Dance Company (LCB-PACF).
‘Pagpupugay sa Pambansang Alagad ng Sining’ is an annual activity which started in 2007, it aims to give honor and tribute to national artists. Its main objective is to introduce artists and writers to the people, and bring these artists to places they call home. Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera was lucky enough to visit Lipa and Laoag, now he is coming to Davao since he considers this his second home. Four other national artists already visited their respective homelands, Dr. Francisco Sionil Jose visited Rosales, Pangasinan, Dr. Alejandro Roces visited the City of Makati, Dr. Edith Tiempo to Cebu and Dekano Virgilio Almario to Iloilo.
“We are very honored and challenged to do a dance production of one of our National artists, it has always been our passion to bring their works closer to the people, students and most specially to the younger generations”, Lu Chin Bon, Pres. of LCB-PACF and producer of the ‘Pagpupugay para kay Bienvenido Lumbera’ told the Times.

Since their target audience is the students of Davao, Lu already distributed tickets to Davao Christian High School, Ateneo de Davao University and the University of the Philippines. “We already gave tickets to schools, in fact we already gave 65 invites for UP alone, we can only accommodate 600 seats though,” Lu said.
“ I am so excited since it is a daring attempt for us to do a dance interpretation of Rizal’s sentiments and ideas of the socio-political conditions under the Spanish rule,” Lu added. Aside from a lecture covering Lumbera’s genre, a production showcasing his work will also be presented during the one day event. Excerpts from Lumbera’s adaptation of Jose Rizal’s work will be presented entitled Noli Me Tangere, The Musical.
Noli Me Tangere, the Musical was first presented in 1994 by Tanghalang Pilipino of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and was set to music by Ryan Cayabyab. The Davao adaptation is directed by Josie Tejada with the son of Lu, Jasper Jan as the choreographer. LCB-PACF has been in the business for 11 years already, “It is the first time for us to do a production in a national level, we thank NCCA and UP Likhaan as they chose us to do a dance interpretation,” Lu said.
The ‘Pagpupugay kay Bienvenido Lumbera’ will be held at CAP Auditorium, along Anda St. on October 2, 2009, 7 PM. For further questions on free admissions you can contact there office at 0917-700-2644 or (082) 222-5205.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=3799)

Dapat kanang uban membro sa council mangitag paagi nga mapadayon nila ning project.... Think about the BRAGGING RIGHTS we will shove on haterz faces LULZ!!!!

srsly...... tourists are gonna come, think about the possibility of DAVAO to become a premiere city in Mindanao, and among many other things we will benefit from this..... DAYANGHIRANG sometimes is not thinking straight through the prize.... GAH!!!!

I suck at grammar RN... oh well.
maybe he realised the project is that big. big project can be source of extra (?big)income to enterprising people in the governemtn. especially the fact that investor was able to save from boi incentives. can be easy target/prospect. weighing this greedy options, interest of the city was not in his agenda. just my opinion.

from what we have been reading about him and some other councilors uncovered by media to have the same itch, i can not ignore the thought this is like any other "negotiable" stunts they were known for?

Ibig sabihin ba niyan eh hindi sila nag cash-sundoan?
Ba't kaya lagi pa rin nanalo ang mga yan, since college days yan dalawang kunyari na mga activist kuno nuon ay makikita mo nang mga corrupt talaga eh.

Tignan mo mga pagmumukha ng mga yan, sa itsura pa lang talagang corrupt na, sa gawa pa kaya.

murag dugay2x pa na magopen ang Deca wakeboard park...kay wla pay cottages...hehehe

di na lisud ng cottages they can put it up less than a week murag naa pud sila country club ....


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the lake/s too is nice for boating ug fishing.

brb

di na lisud ng cottages they can put it up less than a week murag naa pud sila country club ....



naa sila dako na restaurant..amigo nako ang chef :D

^^ so kulang na lang is accomodation, kanang mga rooms...

hehe unsa name sa restaurant, so yet kanus.a gyud daw mag open?

Ibig sabihin ba niyan eh hindi sila nag cash-sundoan?
Ba't kaya lagi pa rin nanalo ang mga yan, since college days yan dalawang kunyari na mga activist kuno nuon ay makikita mo nang mga corrupt talaga eh.

Tignan mo mga pagmumukha ng mga yan, sa itsura pa lang talagang corrupt na, sa gawa pa kaya.

hay naku... oo nga... sad-an man na sila uy... tsk tsk tsk...:ohno:

^^I've been to their store.. they do have nice phone designs..;)

I hope someone can give this kind of mobile phone..:D

give what? to whom?

^^ so kulang na lang is accomodation, kanang mga rooms...

from what I heard, wala silay cottages (overnight stay) kay ang gusto nila manguli ang tawo pagkagabii aron makalaag sa city to help spread tourism revenues to others na rin

Kung walay permit dapat mag-apply dayon sila pero kining reclassify ang land? Unsa mana oi, gayagayaga maning tawhana ni....... ATTENTION WHORE kaayo.... kinsa may nibuto ana nganong nabutang mana siya diha?

diba it has also have to do kung where nila kuha ilang tubig? tepa asa nila kuha ang tubig para diri?

Eto pa, the councilor who actually pushed for the issuance of the Special Permit to Operate was Mahipus.

Tapos eto ngayon si Dayanghirang gustong barahin ang project.

What happened along the way kaya? Go figure. :lol:

anong ibig mong sabihin, peng hok? :lol:

Eto pa, the councilor who actually pushed for the issuance of the Special Permit to Operate was Mahipus.

Tapos eto ngayon si Dayanghirang gustong barahin ang project.

What happened along the way kaya? Go figure. :lol:

mahipus and dayanghirang..planong tumakbong congressman...nasa news kanina na ipapatigil nila ang deca:)..ano ba talaga ang mangyayari sa deca?

^^
Ang ma achieve niya kay musikat sya as the councilor who successfully fended off a world-class recreational facility in Davao City. :lol:

the kind of councilor that deserves to be ERASED-ELIMINATED-TERMINATED-DISINTEGRATED from this city council... :lol:

the kind of councilor that deserves to be ERASED-ELIMINATED-TERMINATED-DISINTEGRATED from this city council... :lol:

:lol::lol::lol: mukhang pinapainit ka ng husto ng councilor na yan diyan sa Davao....:lol:

Davao....


vibrant....

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or serene...

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Davao City in the background

^^ wala pa man na nahuman shak...hehehe

sorry... na excite lng ko... unta ok na siya karon sem break...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Davao....


vibrant....

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I love this shot. Davao is really on its way to catching up with Mindanao's premier city.

;43564514']from what I heard, wala silay cottages (overnight stay) kay ang gusto nila manguli ang tawo pagkagabii aron makalaag sa city to help spread tourism revenues to others na rin
and i was also thinking homeowners will actively participate as a host to visitors(foster family). like stay in accommodation. idea comes to mind bec of its name decahomes resort residences something like that:D

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ngano anti-investors man ning uban councilors nato uy...they are not promoting the best interest of the city...like itong si Dayanghirang...dapat wag na iboto yan.

^^
Anti-investor, Pro-wallet. :D

^^ not exactly anti-investor, pero mga sakim lang talaga ang iba na unahin ang selfish interests kaysa sa ciudad..mas ganahan gani nang anang tawo pag daghan investors kay daghan ma huthutan hehe

^^ Hinay-hinay lang way... Remember, we have 44thou views hehehe. Basi'g makadungog. Gamit nalang tag secret codes para wala'y makasabot.

Although I do admit Davao needs to have maverick politicians, not TraPos who concern on fattening their wallets.

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Good Morning Davao City..;)

wow da best lagi ang picture sa Downtown Davao.

More Progress Davao City..:)

^^ Hinay-hinay lang way... Remember, we have 44thou views hehehe. Basi'g makadungog. Gamit nalang tag secret codes para wala'y makasabot.

Although I do admit Davao needs to have maverick politicians, not TraPos who concern on fattening their wallets.

maayo nang makadungog, para makabako sila na wala nalipay mga tao sa ilaha.

Maayong Buntag Davao! :banana:

^^ Hinay-hinay lang way... Remember, we have 44thou views hehehe. Basi'g makadungog. Gamit nalang tag secret codes para wala'y makasabot.

Although I do admit Davao needs to have maverick politicians, not TraPos who concern on fattening their wallets.

I never mentioned any names man :D

^^ Hinay-hinay lang way... Remember, we have 44thou views hehehe. Basi'g makadungog. Gamit nalang tag secret codes para wala'y makasabot.

Although I do admit Davao needs to have maverick politicians, not TraPos who concern on fattening their wallets.

;43607520']I never mentioned any names man :D
[CODE]I never mentioned any names man :D[/CODE.]

done

:D

;43607520']I never mentioned any names man :D

Time to change my pic...

basig pag-abot sa airport, naa'y mag maximum armor... hehehe.

In all honesty, dapat tan-awon pud ni mayor ang mga kagwang... :ohno:

^^ BTW, naa ba'y nakahibalo sa usa ka hydroelectric power plant sa Darong? My friend's brother is currently working the project.

Dugay2x na pod ko wa kauli. Kayod sa gamay aron makaahon.

ngano anti-investors man ning uban councilors nato uy...they are not promoting the best interest of the city...like itong si Dayanghirang...dapat wag na iboto yan.
maybe its just me. but i am noticing obvert signs of attempts to cripple the economy of the region too. like we know focus of economic development of davao is towrds agri industrial developemnt. but i see forces of obstructions from everywhere are there roadblocking the advances. hope leaders will not submit their independent policies from pressures of these hideous forces who are out to conquer and get strong document for their forign network and impress them to keep funding flowing for the existence of their groups. please have the will what economic direction you really want for davao. where do you want it to go?

^^ BTW, naa ba'y nakahibalo sa usa ka hydroelectric power plant sa Darong? My friend's brother is currently working the project.

Dugay2x na pod ko wa kauli. Kayod sa gamay aron makaahon.
wheres that?

I love this shot. Davao is really on its way to catching up with Mindanao's premier city.

in fact peng, it's way way ahead of the premier city..:cheers:

wheres that?

that's Hedcor I guess..

ngano anti-investors man ning uban councilors nato uy...they are not promoting the best interest of the city...like itong si Dayanghirang...dapat wag na iboto yan.

this councilor is from district 2 and i am from district 2 but i never really liked or voted ever for this sh**head!

^^ BTW, naa ba'y nakahibalo sa usa ka hydroelectric power plant sa Darong? My friend's brother is currently working the project.

Dugay2x na pod ko wa kauli. Kayod sa gamay aron makaahon.

thats the Hedcor Sibulan project...

in fact peng, it's way way ahead of the premier city..:cheers:

May mali yata sa signature mo sir gov. Ayaw ni confuse-cius ng ganyan. :)

May mali yata sa signature mo sir gov. Ayaw ni confuse-cius ng ganyan. :)

sorry po, i-edit ko lang pag may time na ako mga 2-3 years from now hehe..

Davao....


vibrant....

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very nice!

Davao....


vibrant....

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very nice!

ganda ng Davao pag gabi...noon nagshopping ako diyansa tapat ng Ateneo...Aldevinco ba tawag nun?

^^ yup Aldevinco..that's the nicely-lit strip across Marco Polo that you can see in the photo above..

^^ yup Aldevinco..that's the nicely-lit strip across Marco Polo that you can see in the photo above..

Pumunta kasi ako diyan together with some local officials...nagpapicture pa ako sa Mutya ng Dabaw nun...ganda niya.....:cheers:

Durian fruit harvest floods Davao (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=11&rid=231229)
By Digna D. Banzon

DAVAO CITY, Sept. 23 (PNA) -- Davao is again experiencing an oversupply of durian fruit this year after it experienced a drop in production last year.

The bountiful harvest has prompted the Durian Industry Council of Davao (DICD) to look at a regular scheme on how to move the fruit to Luzon and Visayas markets.

Candelario Miculob, board of trustees of DICD and the Mindanao Fruit Industry Council (MFIC) said but this year's production has not yet surpassed that of 2007. The supply now will last for the next two months.

He recalled that with 2007's figure of production farm gate price was pegged at P8 and sold in the market between P18 to P20 per kilo.

The prevailing farm gate price of durian now is at P18 per kilo and the fruit is sold at P30 a kilo and as high as P60 for the hybrid variety.

The Davao supply comes from Kidapawan, Davao City, Davao del Norte, Compostela Valley Province. However, other areas in Mindanao like Bukidnon are also starting to produce a good volume of the fruit.

He said based on their experience for the past five years, the durian season comes in late August, the month where Davao City celebrates the Kadayawan Festival which is a celebration of bountiful harvests and the rich culture and natural resources.

Miculob admitted that they had difficulty with their projection because they do not have the data and what they had been doing is just based on their individual assessment of their farm production.

He said it will really be of help if such data is available because they would be able to come up with projection as well as improve their business through marketing and distribution.

He said with specific information the DICD can also come up with programs and projects in which they could coordinate with the government in terms of assistance to small farm producers.

Right now he said they do marketing plan based on their field production and forecast is based by individual propagation.

The durian production in Thailand, he said is already an industry and 85 percent of their production is for local consumption and the tourists and only 15 percent goes out to foreign market.

Comparing this to Davao the per capita consumption has picked up where most of the locals are already patronizing the fruit.

Meanwhile, he said what they are facing in this industry is the problem of distribution because it is concentrated in Mindanao but efforts are being done by individual planters that already have established markets.

He said they join exhibits and trade shows if only to get buyers in volume either in Manila or Cebu.

He said when they can move the fruit to other markets there will be no oversupply and this is where the farmers are benefited because it could fetch high prices even as farm gate.

Miculob further said there is a need to improve the durian production considering that a farm, if not properly cared for, is attacked by borer and fungus.

He said low farm maintenance would entail field losses of up to 20 percent.

On the other hand, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is assisting small and medium entrepreneurs wherein they extend technology assistance and consultancy for them to improve on their businesses.

DOST regional director for Davao Region Dr. Anthony Sales said their food processing assistance is an appropriate technology that would help address this concern because with the over supply for instance of the durian fruit, it can be processed into candies and jams and other related products.

Together with this assistance is also on packaging and label designing that will enhance the product bearing quality packaging and labels. (PNA)

^^ may cell. no. ako ni councilor, na announce nya sa ABS before, sometimes nagrereply naman... :)

Forest in the heart of the city

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Peoples Parks are planted with an estimated 1,101 species of plants and trees from the rainforests of the Philippines, Southeast Asia , Australia, New Guinea, South and Central America, and Africa and Madagascar.

Of the park’s over four-hectare land area, almost 10, 000 square meters are allotted to plants. Horticulturist groups, like the Orchid Society of Davao and the Mindanao Federation of Cutflowers, are also invited to display their plants whole-year round, she said.

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bird encounter...

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ganahan ko aning mga shots...;)

If you are planning to dine in Davao. Here is a list that you should try

Don't be fooled by marketing and advertising of some places. Most of them will just rip off your money. If you want to see the whole of davao, go to las terazzas village. This is has the best city view of Davao.

Dencias - best breakfast. try tokwat goto and lugaw arroz caldo
Spiralle - best pizza here in davao and also has great angus steak
Luz Kinilaw - Tuna panga and roe
Marina - Top class variety of sea food. Swordfish steak!
Penongs - Delicious chicken, pinakbet, grilled pork and grilled isol!
Dusk till dawn - known for native chiken barbecue
Tsuru - offers best japanese food here in davao. every 15 n 30 buffet
Claudes - offers great sea food dish and juicy steak
Lachis - Must try the Laing pasta with bangus. Grilled porkchop really good. Sansrival, cheesecake and cupcakes are the best here in davao
Humbertos - yummy chocolate cake
Margies kitchen - has many different varieties of delicious cake
Ahfat - Lomi satee really good!
Emerald - best to eat chinese panto place. yummy taro puff and serves good Chinese dishes
Khash - good persian restaurant. Great kebab!
Blugre - Best coffee in Davao
Cecil - delicious palabok, lumpia and cake!
Kakimkris - Tastiest lechon in Davao. too bad they only do caterings and special orders
Picobello - Buy 1 take 1 pizza 2pm-5pm! but not as good as spiralles pizza

I've tried almost all the restaurant here in Davao and don't be fooled by the advertising

BTW all of these are just base on my own perspective.

If i have not made a comment on the restaurant its either I was not satisfied or I still have not tried. But fyi, I have eaten almost all the restaurant here in davao.

Ciao



Is it possible for you to post the addresses to these places? ->>

Spiralle - best pizza here in davao and also has great angus steak
Marina - Top class variety of sea food. Swordfish steak!
Claudes - offers great sea food dish and juicy steak
Lachis - Must try the Laing pasta with bangus. Grilled porkchop really good.
Emerald - best to eat chinese panto place. yummy taro puff and serves good Chinese dishes

Also, do you know of any places that serves spicy lechon? :)

I've read the Philippine Star Today while eating Jollibee and ang bumulagta sa akin. Digong was fined for driving without a helmet! But I am all up for our dear mayor! He paid the fine and agreed for the compulsory driving seminar!

Correct me if I am late.

wheres that?

Darong in Sta. Cruz.

Darong in Sta. Cruz.
Ironic....:lol:

I've read the Philippine Star Today while eating Jollibee and ang bumulagta sa akin. Digong was fined for driving without a helmet! But I am all up for our dear mayor! He paid the fine and agreed for the compulsory driving seminar!

Correct me if I am late.

it was all for show, as widely been believed...why?

there are certain cetral mindanano personalities who disregard, disrespect traffic other rules and about every other rule there is in the City....they disregard traffic lights, go against the flow of traffic, openly use strobe lights like they are part of the first family...and even berate drivers in front of them who follow these rules...in short, mga baga ug nawong, who think they are above the law.

aside from them, meron din ibang tao who drag his name when they are apprehended.

so the Mayor took it upon himself to show these buffons and uncivilized people, na siya nga nagpapahuli, sila pa kaya?

^^ right, dito ipinapakita talaga ni mayor na ang batas ay batas

^^ right, dito ipinapakita talaga ni mayor na ang batas ay batas

kung ako sa kanya, ikulong na nya ung mga peronalities na yan who think they are the president of the philippines...tanggalan na yan ng permit license or impound their vehicles.

sa totoo lang walang dabawenyo( either poltician or private) using influence to have his way getting around Davao City, even Nograles was reprimanded when caught smoking inside a hotel. Tama dapat ang DCplina di lang mga Dabawenyos pati mga taga labas.

sa totoo lang walang dabawenyo( either poltician or private) using influence to have his way getting around Davao City, even Nograles was reprimanded when caught smoking inside a hotel. Tama dapat ang DCiolina di lang mga Dabawenyos pati mga taga labas.

perfectly said...dinabaw....:cheers:

Is it possible for you to post the addresses to these places? ->>

Spiralle - best pizza here in davao and also has great angus steak
Marina - Top class variety of sea food. Swordfish steak!
Claudes - offers great sea food dish and juicy steak
Lachis - Must try the Laing pasta with bangus. Grilled porkchop really good.
Emerald - best to eat chinese panto place. yummy taro puff and serves good Chinese dishes

Also, do you know of any places that serves spicy lechon? :)


Spiralle- Damosa Gateway

MarinaTuna-Bo. Pampanga, Lanang

Claudes-Habana Compound, Rizal St.

Lachis- Pioneer St., Marfori

Emerald- Victoria Plaza compund.

^^ BTW, naa ba'y nakahibalo sa usa ka hydroelectric power plant sa Darong? My friend's brother is currently working the project.

Dugay2x na pod ko wa kauli. Kayod sa gamay aron makaahon.

P5.1-B hydropower plant in Davao ready
By Sarah Jane R. Hilomen

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo interacts with Hedcor chief operations officer Rene Ronquillo during her visit at one of the project sites of the 42.5-megawatt Sibulan Hydropower Project at barangay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur on Thursday, Feburary 26, 2009. Also in the photo are Davao del Sur Gov. Douglas Cagas and son Mark, 1st Distric Representative of the province. The project, which is developed by Aboitiz Power, is expected to be completed by October this year. AKP Images / Keith Bacongco

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One of the project sites of the 42.5 megawatt Sibulan Hydropower Project at barangay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The project, which is developed by Aboitiz Power, is expected to be completed by October this year. AKP Images / Keith Bacongco

DAVAO CITY — The R5.1-billion Hedcor Sibulan hydropower project in Barangay Sibulan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur will start commercial operations on Oct. 31, bouying up the communities around it which is expected to get an estimated R700 million in benefits over a period of several years.

Rene Ronquillo, president of Hedcor, said the 42.5 megawatt power plant is a project of the Aboitiz Power which will utilize and harness the Sibulan and Baroring Rivers in the municipality of Sta. Cruz.
Ronquillo said that during its operation, its sister firm, the Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC), will be able to save R4.8 billion for the next 12 years.

The energy generated from the power plant will be enough to supply about 294,000 households in Davao City, Panabo City, and municipalities of Carmen, Dujali, and Sto. Tomas of Davao del Norte, he said.

Ronquillo said the plant will also reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 95,000 tons of carbon dioxide.

At present, the company is constructing five drop intakes, more than 16 kilometers of steel conveyance pipes to divert the water from the rivers to the plant.

Since work on the project started in September 2007, the power company has brought in other projects that benefit host communities in Sta. Cruz, including more than 44 kilometers of roads and road improvements worth about R250 million.

It has also employed more than 1,000 locals for the pre-operation stage and committed to give 55 of them a training to oversee the plant’s operations once the operation starts. Local residents, mostly indigenous peoples of the Bagobo and Tagabawa tribes, are hired to work in the plant.

Also, the company set up a watershed management and reforestation program for 1,000 hectares of land within the Mt. Apo Natural Park and had it planted with trees.

Rural electrification, potable water supply, scholarship, and medical mission are also part of the corporate social commitments made by the company for the community.

Sta. Cruz Mayor Joel Ray Lopez said the project is “a leap of progress” in the municipality with an estimated R700-million contribution to be poured in by the power project into the community.

Lopez said the project is expected to provide R20 million in annual tax revenues once it becomes operational. Of that amount, 35 percent will go to the municipal government, 20 percent to the barangays, and the rest to the provincial government.

oi GOOD NEWS for Sta. Cruz... diba naa man diha ang pinakadu nga San Miguel Beer Plant sa entire Pinas ba... correct me if I'm wrong... kay mao man ingon sa akong Auntie nga taga Digos nga naa daw sa Sta. Cruz ang the biggest plant.

^^ sa Vizmin lang siguro

mao ba? pero diba pag labay nimo kung padulong ka digos, makita jud nimo nga daku ang area... diba naa may subdivision atbang sa plant... naay lote akong kuya diha... :cheers:

^^
yup daplin ra gyud siya sa national highway padulong digos, cotabato etc...

ang subdivision nga gina ingon nimo di man gyud siya atbang though naa sila situated sa isa ra ka brgy....if im not mistaken st.joseph homes ba name???

ang atbang sa san miguel plant kay Ayala's property...murag coconut plantation yata...tapad ra sa sibulan river, ang river nga pwede mag water rafting...:)

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:lol:

^^ bat pinagtawanan mo yang u/c building atty? :lol:

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nakatawa si atty sa lukay.. :hilarious

^^ bat pinagtawanan mo yang u/c building atty? :lol:

^^ Wala lang. :lol:

Kasi according to confuse-cius:
Highrise = Progress
No Highrise = No Progress

:lol:

nakatawa si atty sa lukay.. :hilarious

Sorry, but what's lukay??? :sly:

^^ Adarna Hotel?

^^ Adarna Hotel?

Yes. Is that the official name of the hotel?

^^ Wala lang. :lol:

Kasi according to confuse-cius:
Highrise = Progress
No Highrise = No Progress

:lol:

as far as I know, parang Davao pa lang ang merong highrise in Mindanao...I could be wrong..hehehe

Yes. Is that the official name of the hotel?

di ako sure...:D

as far as I know, parang Davao pa lang ang merong highrise in Mindanao...I could be wrong..hehehe

You are wrong :D

di ako sure...:D

Good to hear. Adarna Hotel does not sound appealing (no offense meant to Adarna).

Pool at Mergrande

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^^
Is Mergrande still well-maintained? The last I was there (sometime in 2003) there were a lot of used condoms littered all over the place.

^^
Is Mergrande still well-maintained? The last I was there (sometime in 2003) there were a lot of used condoms littered all over the place.
yup! ok pa man..;)

^^
Mabuti naman. My impression of the resort kasi, ever since a new management took over, is parang ginawa na syang pang short time.

EDEN, Toril
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Davao Sunset
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Davao Sunrise

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By: WiseDvo

Toril is part of Davao City right? or another municipality of Davao Sur?

Toril is part of Davao City right? or another municipality of Davao Sur?

Part of Davao City @reg..

ah ok thanks @ kingcity...

pero based sa akong observation no, lanang, toril og bahada kay murag separate municipality kay daghan man gud establishments... tapos ang buhangin pa diay...

ah ok thanks @ kingcity...

pero based sa akong observation no, lanang, toril og bahada kay murag separate municipality kay daghan man gud establishments... tapos ang buhangin pa diay...

yah, sa buhangin area pa lang, parang city proper ng midsize city na rin sa dami ng establishments ngaun.. :)

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Holcim, Union Cement, Solid Shipping Lines etc...

Grabe din ang expansion at u/c dito :cheers:

Pool at Mergrande

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featured by Sports Unlimited right now...the waves shown were enormous...never seen waves like that in Mergrande.

i got bored and measured the area ng G-Mall (more or less lang hinoon ni)
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Lamig Tlaga.. wOOH

;43687888']i got bored and measured the area ng G-Mall (more or less lang hinoon ni)

16500 (5)
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4800 (5)
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106500

Tama?

Toril is part of Davao City right? or another municipality of Davao Sur?

Part of Davao City @reg..

ah ok thanks @ kingcity...

pero based sa akong observation no, lanang, toril og bahada kay murag separate municipality kay daghan man gud establishments... tapos ang buhangin pa diay...

yah, sa buhangin area pa lang, parang city proper ng midsize city na rin sa dami ng establishments ngaun.. :)

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Holcim, Union Cement, Solid Shipping Lines etc...

Grabe din ang expansion at u/c dito :cheers:

Nice PIX of Buhangin! Pwede gani idivide ang Davao City into a number of cities! diba naa naging plan sa una i divide ang DAVAO...

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Lamig Tlaga.. wOOH
the temperature is not accurate..

27C man accdg. sa wunderground.com

16500 (5)
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4800 (5)
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106500

Tama?

more than 5 levels man ata ang parking building diba?

so siguro nasa (more or less) 82500sqm for the Mall building then 33600 sqm for the parking building? im not sure

Victoria Plaza (2x25025+8400sqm3rd floor= 58450sqm?)

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Gaisano South

6692sqm x 6 = 40,152sqm?
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SM Davao
2x34,041 +3980sqm=72,062sqm?
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but-ngan lang nako ug ?? kay dili man ko sure hehe

hello Cool Davao...

^^
Is Mergrande still well-maintained? The last I was there (sometime in 2003) there were a lot of used condoms littered all over the place.

kala ko condos!,kala ko OT ...as On Topic :lol: kasi meron talagang condos na horizontal...pramis! :D

Davao Chinatown celebrates 1st Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

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Blogie 26 September 2009 74 views, 45 today
Chinatown, Mid-Autumn Festival, mooncake

[Media Release]

The Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival, a very important festival for the Chinese people, falls on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Lunar Calendar. This is when the moon is believed to be in its fullest and roundest. This year, it falls on October 3, 2009.

In Chinese culture, the full moon is a symbol of peace and prosperity for the whole family. Its roundness symbolizes wholeness and togetherness. The number 8 is a symbol of wealth and prosperity.

This year, the Davao City Chinatown Development Council is holding the very first Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival.

On the eve of the moon festival, October 2, 6 PM, Friday, the festivities will begin simultaneously at the Unity and Friendship archways along R. Magsaysay Avenue and Peace Archway along Sta. Avenue, all located within Davao City’s Chinatown.

Starting on Friday, the Night Market will be opened to the public at the Unity Archway Traditional festival activities will be held at the Peace Archway where a Lantern Lighting and Making contest, and the city and barangay Mooncake Dice Game will be played and presented. while the Food and Entertainment Fiesta along Chavez Street will also commence.

On the night of the festival, October 3, Saturday, a Moon Gazing and a Musical Showdown will be participated in by various Chinese schools in the city, and will be held at the Peace Archway. The awarding of the winners will also be held on the same night.

The festivities will continue on to October 4, Sunday, with the Food and Entertainment Fiesta.

For more information, contact the City Tourism Office at 222-1956 to 57.

^^how about, a mid-autumn moon festival meet? :D

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SASA DAVAO CITY TEMPERATURE, SEPTEMBER 27,2009 6:00AM


Lamig Tlaga.. wOOH



it's time to use your trench coat, i suppose

the temperature is not accurate..

27C man accdg. sa wunderground.com

So, sinasabi mo na mali ang thermometer Ko??? :ohno:

Dba temperature varies from place to place?? hmmm?

the temperature is not accurate..

27C man accdg. sa wunderground.com


Search mo tong video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaCfiYFIA8k

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Oh, Heto, bago lang , kasabay ng malakas na ulan, . . .

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Oh, Heto, bago lang , kasabay ng malakas na ulan, . . .

if you have cold hands, pls. refrain from holding the "mercury" part... kindly do the measuring again and show the result here.

oh btw, do the measuring at least 2 meters above ground ;)

if you have cold hands, pls. refrain from holding the "mercury" part... kindly do the measuring again and show the result here.

oh btw, do the measuring at least 2 meters above ground ;)
mas maayo ni.. re-measuring dapat ang gawin.. ayaw sa ubos kuha-a ang temp kay naa diha ang cold air.. sa taas dapat siya ibutang.

if you have cold hands, pls. refrain from holding the "mercury" part... kindly do the measuring again and show the result here.

oh btw, do the measuring at least 2 meters above ground ;)



isinabit ko



ho sa sampayan


nmin at hindi ho malamig


ang kamay ko.,


kakagising ko lang ho..

.ng kinuha ko ang temperature,


, kanina lang ,


kasi umuulan

:)

[center]Davao Chinatown celebrates 1st Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival

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nice

^^ so the measurement is reliable.... this could have something to do with the tropical depression currently being experienced in the central and northern part of the country...that explains perhaps the "cold front" ... so goys.... it's time to go to sasa (in your "winter" attire ) woof!

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O, hayan


na...

iNapDayt



KO na...:banana:

sa totoo lang walang dabawenyo( either poltician or private) using influence to have his way getting around Davao City, even Nograles was reprimanded when caught smoking inside a hotel. Tama dapat ang DCplina di lang mga Dabawenyos pati mga taga labas.

i just want to share my experience. kanina, on my way to davao, our bus stopped near union galvasteel sa ilang for task force inspection. i was irritated to a task force soldier kasi he was smoking while on duty. sa daan pa talga. bababa sana ako to tell him that but i was scared to kasi nga "armed" and it would be very "effort" kung bababa pa ako sa bus.

medyo ilayo mo sa bakal (na gate) baka ma-influence ang reading :lol:

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O, hayan


na...

iNapDayt



KO na...:banana:

^^ so the measurement is reliable.... this could have something to do with the tropical depression currently being experienced in the central and northern part of the country...that explains perhaps the "cold front" ... so goys.... it's time to go to sasa (in your "winter" attire ) woof!

i felt the cold but here in obrero maybe 21 deg. well mach could be right .

Bugnaw diay ang davao karon? Maayo unta pirmi na in-ana ang temp diha, maski 25 deg nalang lipay na kaayo ko ana.

Only in Davao
Saturday, September 26, 2009

By Stella A. Estremera
Goin' Places

ONLY in Davao can you get your fill of fruits and yet still have a full pocket to feast and drink with and a whole bank account to retire on.

That's exaggerating, of course, but a Dabawenyo will know what I mean.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

And so we knew we were in Davao when while eating crispy tenga, mini pork barbecues, chicken barbecue, crispy pork tenga, and chugging down ice cold beer, the waiter comes over to bring over a plate of rambutan complete with black ants running hither-thither.

"Saan 'to galing (Where did this come from, but intended to mean, ‘Who sent this over?’" we asked, meaning, who gave it to us. It's the same question you would ask if the waiter delivers a round of beer and you haven't even consumed your round. Except that... this was rambutan, obviously fresh from the tree complete with the black ants.

But because we were in Davao, the waiter replied, "Sa farm po."
"Uy, libre?" we again asked.

"Opo."

Yeah, we were indeed in Davao.

The clincher was when we teased the waiter that the rambutan he gave wouldn't be enough for us.

"Pwede pa po humingi uli (You can ask for more)," he said.

Ohh.... and so... we asked for more.

But of course such experience will only be reserved for those times when there is bumper harvest of fruits and just about everyone who has a farm would just love to get rid of their harvest (and the ants) as fast as they can. In the same way that every corner and sidewalk these days seem to be filled with mountains of durian.

Still... that can only happen in Davao, and so we were darn proud. Anyway, that night was just one of those when friends crave for the taste of barbecue, and so we opted to have them at this newly-opened Bak-Bak Resto Bar on that access road from Landco Building going out to F. Torres Street.

Bak-bak has indeed gone a long way from its small space in that row of barbecue stalls frequented by menfolk along F. Torres Street before Metro Lifestyle demolished those structures and became the huge building that it is now.

It's definitely bigger now, and more spacious too, with a wide lawn for the smoking crowd of beer drinkers. There's still a Bak-bak at K1 Compound along F. Torres Street, but this branch seemed to be peopled with the more tame, mature crowd (hopefully it will remain that way).

The beer is still ice cold, although I missed the iced beer. They must have run out or maybe I should've specified that I wanted the iced ones.

Anyway, it all started with Bak-bak, when Davao was first introduced and became hooked on iced and not just ice cold beer. It started a trend and a demand. Now beer isn't the best if you don't serve it iced.
Welcome to Davao...

And just in case you're wondering about those big bikes... It seems like the younger bike enthusiasts hereabouts hang out here, and so Amy and Deng insisted that their photos be taken with the bikes. Deng specifically picked a Ducati. Hmmm

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/only-davao)

Only in Davao
Saturday, September 26, 2009

By Stella A. Estremera
Goin' Places

ONLY in Davao can you get your fill of fruits and yet still have a full pocket to feast and drink with and a whole bank account to retire on.

That's exaggerating, of course, but a Dabawenyo will know what I mean.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

And so we knew we were in Davao when while eating crispy tenga, mini pork barbecues, chicken barbecue, crispy pork tenga, and chugging down ice cold beer, the waiter comes over to bring over a plate of rambutan complete with black ants running hither-thither.

"Saan 'to galing (Where did this come from, but intended to mean, ‘Who sent this over?’" we asked, meaning, who gave it to us. It's the same question you would ask if the waiter delivers a round of beer and you haven't even consumed your round. Except that... this was rambutan, obviously fresh from the tree complete with the black ants.

But because we were in Davao, the waiter replied, "Sa farm po."
"Uy, libre?" we again asked.

"Opo."

Yeah, we were indeed in Davao.

The clincher was when we teased the waiter that the rambutan he gave wouldn't be enough for us.

"Pwede pa po humingi uli (You can ask for more)," he said.

Ohh.... and so... we asked for more.

But of course such experience will only be reserved for those times when there is bumper harvest of fruits and just about everyone who has a farm would just love to get rid of their harvest (and the ants) as fast as they can. In the same way that every corner and sidewalk these days seem to be filled with mountains of durian.

Still... that can only happen in Davao, and so we were darn proud. Anyway, that night was just one of those when friends crave for the taste of barbecue, and so we opted to have them at this newly-opened Bak-Bak Resto Bar on that access road from Landco Building going out to F. Torres Street.

Bak-bak has indeed gone a long way from its small space in that row of barbecue stalls frequented by menfolk along F. Torres Street before Metro Lifestyle demolished those structures and became the huge building that it is now.

It's definitely bigger now, and more spacious too, with a wide lawn for the smoking crowd of beer drinkers. There's still a Bak-bak at K1 Compound along F. Torres Street, but this branch seemed to be peopled with the more tame, mature crowd (hopefully it will remain that way).

The beer is still ice cold, although I missed the iced beer. They must have run out or maybe I should've specified that I wanted the iced ones.

Anyway, it all started with Bak-bak, when Davao was first introduced and became hooked on iced and not just ice cold beer. It started a trend and a demand. Now beer isn't the best if you don't serve it iced.
Welcome to Davao...

And just in case you're wondering about those big bikes... It seems like the younger bike enthusiasts hereabouts hang out here, and so Amy and Deng insisted that their photos be taken with the bikes. Deng specifically picked a Ducati. Hmmm

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/only-davao)

ThAnKS ! :)

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DAVAO. If a P25 per kilo worth of durian is not enough, then durian fanatics can try an eat-all-you-can durian for only P100 along McArthur Highway in Matina. (Toto Lozano)

Good Morning Davao City.:)

More Progress Davao City..:)

Hi sir, >(I am scared of u! u look scary huh! Is that real picture no photoshop?



Good Morning Davao City.:)

More Progress Davao City..:)

wala balita?

^^ A secondary city is not expected to generate news of new investments everyday. Baka sa premier maraming balita. :)

Hi sir, >(I am scared of u! u look scary huh! Is that real picture no photoshop?

ako gyud na pre @SamBrownEyes..;)

last 2008 @ San Miguel Brewery Darong, Sta. Cruz.
kuha ako ng files for their tarp layout..:))

tnx for the comment..:))

Duterte wants to upgrade equipment of Central 911
Written by: Dalumpines , Jose G.
Monday, 28 September 2009

MAYOR Rodrigo Duterte expressed the need to upgrade the rescue equipment of the Emergency Response Central 911 before his term ends in order to effectively respond to calamities.
He made the statement following the heaviest flood that hit Metro Manila, Northern and Central Luzon since 1967 after the onslaught of Typhoon Ondoy over the weekend.
Speaking in the public affairs program “Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa,” Duterte said the city has to invest in the equipment of the Central 911 since many of its hardwares are already dilapidated.
“We will purchase rescue equipment for floods, plenty of them like rubber boats, so that we can respond appropriately if a flood with magnitude proportion hits the city,” he said, adding the purchase must be done by December.

Although the drainage system will help mitigate the effects of floods, he said the city could not totally escape from the destruction caused by sudden changes in weather, which can be attributed to the global warming and the wanton disregard of the people to the environment.
He said the people must learn to adapt to the onslaught natural disasters due to climate change and environmental degradation that affect future generations.
“Because we destroyed the environment and it is not reparable even on the next fifty years Davao City has to prepare,” Duterte pointed out.
The official also scrapped earlier plan to buy cattle for the anniversary celebration of his public affairs program employees and instead use the money to buy foodstuff for the flood victims. “It is no longer time for celebration. Whatever money we can get, we’ll send it to help our brothers in Luzon,” Duterte said.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=3846)

'No helmet' infraction fills mayor’s Facebook

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Home » Sun.Star Davao » Local News

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's Facebook account is awash with comments on the traffic violation he committed, which resulted in a traffic citation and the confiscation of his driver's license.

In his Facebook account, Duterte said he forgot to wear helmet on the evening of September 24 when he went around the city on his big bike.

"Nakalimot lang ko'g helmet atong tungura. Good Afternoon sa tanan (I simply forgot to wear a helmet. Good afternoon, everyone)," Duterte posted on his Facebook last September 26.

Duterte's post elicited 83 comments from Dabawenyos around the world. Here are some of their comments:

(Harold Cruz) -- oki... rana mayor.. nagtuman lng pud cla sa ilang trabaho..... suma nimo... nga nag tinarung pod og trabaho.... viva!!

(Berthow C. Horcera) -- hahahaha.. nice mayor :D

(Albert John Orias) – mag-vitamin b complex ka mayor para abtik sa mga senses... hehehe... it’s good to be back here at Davao.. miss my home land.

(D'Boin Paul C. Ugay) -- maau kauu ang pulis run wlay patawad....Good Job.. ok ra sa imu mayor?

(Alexander Chan Trajano) -- at least the LTO/pulis are alert and doing their jobs!?

(Guil Frost) -- hahahaha... cute kaau c mayor a2ng higayuna ba.. heheehe? (Ricardo Suringa) -- a really good example of a good citizen! I hope you will still keep Davao City peaceful and in order... thanks mayor for being davao city's father!

(Victor Ganados) -- I doff my hat off to you mayor for being a role model. You're an endangered species in politics.

(Alvin Duran) -- Kamo mga badlungon, tan'awa ninyo... MAYOR na gani na ha, gidakop kay way HELMET. Sa BALAUD way pabor'2... Gud aFternun mAyor ^^?

(Bem Galang) -- good example lang ka mayor! keep up the good work!

(Pinky Nayal) -- mayor, that's lyf... nobody is perfect....

(Rowena Sacar) -- good morning po Mayor mula po dito sa Europe...yes there r some suggestions that s right, that s nothing compared to what u have done in our beloved Davao City. Well done Sir.

(Merian Christine Salinas) -- they said gud nga that’s ur strategy daw mayor...is that true?

(Bob Tarantado) -- nice and good work sa mga tga LTO. sunod kanang mga pula ug plate no. npud na nag laroy2x sa mga inumanan ug mga balay kalingawan.

(Judith Tanjay de Guzman) -- hihihi nag pa cute si meyor.

(Jocelyn Esplaguerra) -- Good Afternon Mayor Duterte....Ok lang na mayor at least napakita sa atoang mga police diri nga maski ang mayor sa davao city basta naa'y nahimo nga violation wala gyud gipalampas.....:)

(J Salem Lagatso) -- gisita ka mayor? it's good...it shows the enforcing authority of the enforcers... and an example to fellow public servants. Maaung hapon pud mayor! Simba diay ta ugma Mayor?

(Jessie Diems Pandain) -- Gud Afternoon sir..ana jud n bsta wla n sa calendar ang edad...pag ensure mayor..JOKE LNG mayor ha.

(Emmanuel Catalan) -- hahahaha... na isyohan hinuon ka ug TOP mayor?

(Leizl Bernales) -- no one is perfect mayor... ok lng lng po yan!!!?

(Schenette Cambel) -- BItaw bitaw salute ako kay mayor! Law is law jud...Ana pud unta ang uban respeto sad sa balaod...

(Manfeil Doodz Pepitomayor) -- gud pm. salamat sa balaod. ug sa pulis nga ni dakop nimo. promotion unta para niya kay panagsa ra na mahitabu, mayor gidakop niya. recommendation unta para niya.

(Jeanne Paz Babatugon) -- I salute you Mayor. tanan pantay sa davao city
(Sharon A. Radores) -- hahaha....palusot kapa mayor, huli kana alaka helmet!..hehe! ana judna law is law bsan ikaw pa mayor dakpon japonka kay imo gudna balaod dba?! bravo mayor!salute!!

(Ryan Luengas Ygona) -- ok lng na madakpan mayor! tapos tambung pud ka seminar aron samot makuyawan mga badlungon sa kalsada na nadakpan pud hehehehe sabay man nila si mayor seminar tan awa pati mo conduct ug seminar sa imoha manluspad apil lol!!! LONG LIVE MAYOR DIGONG!!

(Giru Sumada) -- I think Mayor rody tested the Police/LTO if they will really implemented the law.. But mayor did a good job to show that nobody is above the law. kaya kamong abusadong politician from cotabato ayaw mog haud2x sa Davao, mayor man gani nmo nagpadakop, kamo na ba kaha?

(Julberry Millan Juan) -- thats nothing compared to all the good things that youve done... we dont mind =D

(Maria Sanchez) -- hehehe mao jud ang kalimut way gahum mayor

(Rhyan Johng) -- k lang, to err is human..epiktibo gyapon ka mayor!

(Ronald Amparo) -- walai tambal sa kalimtanon...yayai!

(Kenn Ross Sarmiento) -- may ra pd. pasikat na gud ang LTO gud. pati sa barge padulong sa samal kagabie naa ko na notice nga tga LTO. wahahaha. ug di madakpan c mayor wala jud magpasikat...tssssk pinoy tlga wag dapat gnun...

(Desiree Cecilio) -- ambot lang if ako ang pulis i don't know what to do ;-p

(Adolf Ryan Lorenzo) -- dakpun nako oi!trabaho lang ser!y personalay.sa sunod ayaw pabadlung ha!

(Daisyrie Revereza) -- hmm..bit natawa but nah shock jud kow when i watched the news yesterday, i thought it’s just a joke or a drill sa mga taga LTO...hehe!...pero murag dilemma pud toh gamay sa part sa LTO bah?!...ahihi!...kaw daw? nakit an nmo c mayor nah wla nag helmet?...murag duha2x pud kag dakop dba?..pero nice to hear na wala nag personalai, trabaho lng jud ang gipa iral sa mga LTO?!...saludo keu q ky mayor ky fair xah sa tanan despite na naa siyay ginagunitan nah gahum sa atong syudad ^_^?

(Roxanne Lepasana) -- ?hahahahahaha mayor crush na tika.... muahh
(Vincent Michael) -- baka drama lng yan =) hehehehe
(Davao PainClinic) -- Good afternoon mayor, daghan paman wala naka hilmet wala man gidakop? wala man pud mangdakopay dere sa matina hi-way. Tana dakpon tanan kay delikado sila kusog sila padagan og motor.

(Harold Cruz) -- oki... rana mayor.. nagtuman lng pud cla sa ilang trabaho..... suma nimo... nga nag tinarung pod og trabaho.... viva!!
On September 14, Mayor Duterte posted a gruesome video of a motorist whose body was cut in half after being run over by a dump truck. In the said post, Duterte wrote, "Helmet lagi, gara-gara man pud sa dalan. maayong gabii."

Two days earlier, a different video of a vehicular accident involving motorcycle was also posted in Duterte's Facebook where he again reminded the public to "please wear your helmet."

Duterte’s chief aide, Lawrence "Bong" Go, confirmed to Sun.Star Davao that the Facebook account is that of the mayor.

In his television program "Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa" Sunday, Duterte explained that his traffic infraction was not deliberate.

"Ani man gud na, mikaon ko ug durian. Earlier that day, gipaayo nako ang motor kay nasira ang usa ka signal light. Later gitawagan ko sa shop na dili sila magpasalig na ibilin sa ilang shop ang motor, mao na ako na lang gikuha. Tapos pag-agi nako sa Sandawa, nadakpan ko. Wala koy excuse ana (I went out to eat durian that night. But earlier that day, I had my motorcycle's signal light fixed. The shop called saying they don't feel comfortable keeping my motorcycle in their shop overnight and can I just get it, so I did. But when I passed by Sandawa, I was apprehended. I didn't have any excuse)," Duterte narrated.

The mayor also scoffed at those saying it was scripted for some purpose. "Dili ko kinahanglan magdrama. Naa gud ko helmet pero magkatol-katol akong ulo. Kay last nako gamit naay mamang akong helmet mao na hastang pulaha sa akong ulo (I don't need to follow a script. I have a helmet, but the last time I used it, it had some insect which made my whole head itch)," he said.

The mayor admitted though that wearing helmet is a must for motorcycle riders.

"Kay sa 10 ka nadisgrasya sa motor, nine ana mabuhi kung naa lang helmet. Ako sige ko'g tambag pero musipyat man ko, dakpan pa gyud. Wala tay mahimo (It's a fact that in 10 motorcycle accidents, nine survive because the riders wore helmets. Although I admit, I always tell people to wear helmets and yet I forgot to, and so I was caught. We can't do anything about that)," Duterte said smiling.

Duterte will have to get his license back from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) but only after undergoing a seminar. He will also have to pay a little over P1,700 for his violation. (BOT)
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Uso na jud diay kaayu ang facebook karon....... pati si mayor walay lusot :lol:

'No helmet' infraction fills mayor’s Facebook

Sunday, September 27, 2009
Home » Sun.Star Davao » Local News

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's Facebook account is awash with comments on the traffic violation he committed, which resulted in a traffic citation and the confiscation of his driver's license.

In his Facebook account, Duterte said he forgot to wear helmet on the evening of September 24 when he went around the city on his big bike.

"Nakalimot lang ko'g helmet atong tungura. Good Afternoon sa tanan (I simply forgot to wear a helmet. Good afternoon, everyone)," Duterte posted on his Facebook last September 26.

Duterte's post elicited 83 comments from Dabawenyos around the world. Here are some of their comments:
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(Victor Ganados) -- I doff my hat off to you mayor for being a role model. You're an endangered species in politics.


Duterte will have to get his license back from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) but only after undergoing a seminar. He will also have to pay a little over P1,700 for his violation. (BOT)
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yes indeed he is an endangered species in (pinoy) politics....

^^ nice Mayor...

1000 posts na pala tong thread na to...time for a new one...

THREAD 104

wala atang gustong mag open ehh...:D

link: Thread 103 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=951168&page=51)

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hows downtown davao?