Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 361

dinabaw

September 28th, 2009, 02:00 PM

Davao

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Davao's topography dazzles with a variety of picturesque landscapes. Fruit plantations and orchid farms, mantle volcano-fed hills and valleys. Virgin forests nurture rare wildlife. Coral islands lie on mirror flat water. And the country's highest peak, Mt. Apo, magnificently lords over the hinterland.

Just as enchanting is its brilliant tapestry of harmony, woven from the diverse cultural threads of its people. In Davao, the contemporary fuses with the traditional as migrant settlers from all over the country peacefully co-exist with a sizeable expatriate community and numerous ethnic tribes who continue to live as they did centuries ago.

Davao is home to the majestic Philippine Eagle, the country's national bird and considered the largest eagle in the world. It also boasts of the most priced Philippine orchid species like the Vanda sanderiana and some of the most exotic fruits like Durian and Mangosteen.

Davao is an anchor tourist destination, a natural haven for both sedate and daring pursuits. It is the jump-off point to satellite destinations on the island of Mindanao.

Sub Title
Island Garden City of Samal: The Island Garden City of Samal is a group of islands in the Davao Gulf. The largest, also called Samal, has a number of excellent resorts, including one that was once a pearl farm. There are also many fine beaches, with good opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Maragusan
With its cool mountain weather, Maragusan in the province of Compostela Valley is Davao's traditional summer capital. The ethnic Mansaka community lives in the coffee-growing valley amidst waterfalls and cold springs.

Kidapawan
The provincial capital of North Cotabato, Kidapawan City is two hours by bus from Davao City. It is the main gateway to the ascent to Mt. Apo and hosts the 10-day Kalibongan Festival, a showcase of old ethnic rituals, songs, dances, and sports of the Manobo and other Mindanao tribes.

Davao Oriental
The province of Davao Oriental has at least 40 tourist spots. The town of San Isidro is home to Tinagong Dagat (or Hidden Sea), a mysterious lake; the highest waterfall in the country, the 338-meter high Aliwagwag Falls, is found in Cateel; in the old town of Caraga is a moss-covered 17th-century church.

General Santos City
GenSan is the tuna capital of the Philippines, where over 2,400 species of marine can be found, including the yellow-fin tuna, skipjack, and mackerel. GenSan can be reached by a 3-hour bus ride from Davao City.

click here to search for your favorite destinations in the the Philippines:

Philippine Travel Destinations (http://www.philippinetourism.us/destination/index.htm)

dinabaw

September 28th, 2009, 02:10 PM

Davao....

vibrant....

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serene...

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Davao City in the background

davaob4now

September 28th, 2009, 02:16 PM

henji

September 28th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Were blessed for Davao to be safe from Ondoys wrath.... while sad for Luzon folks..

henji

September 28th, 2009, 02:20 PM

closing Time...... go go Thread 104

dinabaw

September 28th, 2009, 02:22 PM

^^
very nice @dinabaw :okay:

truly Zipline Capital of the Philippine gyud and Davao...
diko alam ganyan na pala kadami ang ziplines sa davao...

plus the upcoming Deca, which is a wakeboard park...(if madayon)...:)

at bat di matuloy ang biggest wakeboard sa southeast asia? because of just 1 person who opposed of it? distorted ata :D

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/BE0Qvdi10T9VXeVCOUVwmvU1eGqdi0A4/item

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/a4g-w7Qk5D-GvxbztjacODzw1K0cB3_i/item

http://deco-00.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/fYttHFHk5D-IHXLTPT7e3qcGyUl0tHOc/item

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/GpBDC76u1j_9q0XgJejrcGDmU2WSERBA/item
http://www.slide.com/r/MA_sbI9hrT9eWdv7NXWg5GyLu9cAX0NU

henji

September 28th, 2009, 02:30 PM

humanon na lang ta na Deca Wake Board Park uy... Its sending wrong picture sa ubang investors nga mapalaw lang diay. Hapit na mahuman, diha pa na ila stop. Dapat sa primero pa lang kung naay issue ana nga project, oppose dayun... opps delayed reaction sa issue..

dinabaw

September 28th, 2009, 02:36 PM

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Davao is blessed with a favorable climate characterized by wet and dry seasons. The coldest time is during the months of December and January and the hottest is during the months of April and May. The province is outside the typhoon belt.

wise_zech

September 28th, 2009, 02:40 PM

congrats new thread

henji

September 28th, 2009, 02:58 PM

na curious hinoon ko ug samut sa Spiralle sa Damosa... hmmmpf... unsa may lami iorder diha nga resto asyd sa pizza....

lami pud ang servings sa B3 sa NCCC.... hehehhe.

adeeh

September 28th, 2009, 03:13 PM

Spiralle- Damosa Gateway

MarinaTuna-Bo. Pampanga, Lanang

Claudes-Habana Compound, Rizal St.

Lachis- Pioneer St., Marfori

Emerald- Victoria Plaza compund.

Thank you, Dinabaw, for posting the addresses. :)

Rajah_Soliman

September 28th, 2009, 03:41 PM

sanitary land filling???

at bat di matuloy ang biggest wakeboard sa southeast asia? because of just 1 person who opposed of it? distorted ata :D

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/BE0Qvdi10T9VXeVCOUVwmvU1eGqdi0A4/item

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/a4g-w7Qk5D-GvxbztjacODzw1K0cB3_i/item

http://deco-00.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/fYttHFHk5D-IHXLTPT7e3qcGyUl0tHOc/item

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/GpBDC76u1j_9q0XgJejrcGDmU2WSERBA/item
http://www.slide.com/r/MA_sbI9hrT9eWdv7NXWg5GyLu9cAX0NU

Yre

September 28th, 2009, 05:59 PM

sanitary land filling???

Nope, looks more like an experimental waste water treatment facility.
Marami sigurong guppy diyan.

Henz

September 28th, 2009, 06:04 PM

-dp-

Henz

September 28th, 2009, 06:05 PM

Zipline Capital of the Philippines

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Slide for Life @Camp Sabros

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Skyrider @Eden Nature Park

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Zip City

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Xcelerator-Davao Outland Adventure

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Kaputian Zipline

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Kalinawan zipline-Samal

Best Zipline ever... I wanted to try this one.. very soon!

oradude23

September 28th, 2009, 08:52 PM

Corporate News
Insular Oil planning to expand P400-million depot in Davao

INSULAR OIL Corp. plans spend up to P300 million to increase the capacity its petroleum storage and blending facility in Mindanao — already the largest in southern Philippines — by 20 million liters more.

Insular Oil Corp. is an affiliate of oil retailer Flying V, which is also headed by Ramon F. Villavicencio. In a telephone interview, Insular Oil chief Ramon F. Villavicencio, said the company has yet to set the date of the construction of additional facilities and is still studying how to finance the expansion.

"Maybe [with everything included], not just the tanks, we need an additional P300 million. The initial investment for the project was financed by internal cash of investors ... Now we are studying options for [financing]," he said.

Last year, the Board of Investments gave incentives for the depot project, which serves Southern Mindanao and is located in a 45,305-square-meter lot in Davao City.

Oil firms have been setting up more oil depots in that region due to continued industrialization.

Mr. Villavicencio said the P400-million facility, which has a 30 million liter capacity, is 95% complete and has been operating for three months.

The depot is the only one in the Visayas and Mindanao that has a petroleum receiving facility that can accommodate up to 30,000-ton vessels, he said.

On Sept. 14, the Securities and Exchange Commission approved the plan of the company to hike its capitals five times to P250 million to pay off advances from shareholders and finance expansion.

The new shares were all bought and paid for by 12 shareholders, with ICVI Consultancy Services and CNV Erectors, Inc. as the biggest subscribers, taking P52.59 million and P45.70 million worth of shares, respectively.

"When Insular Oil was incorporated and had the plant built, the shareholders advanced P400 million ... We decided that part of what we advanced — P200 million — would become capitalization of the firm," Mr. Villavicencio said, adding the firm still owes P150 million to its shareholders.

Insular Oil is an affiliate of oil retailer Flying V, which is also headed by Mr. Villavicencio. — Don Gil K. Carreon

earlat

September 28th, 2009, 11:56 PM

Thank you, Dinabaw, for posting the addresses. :)

^^ So adto-an nimo ni cya adeeh? :banana::banana:

davaoeagle

September 29th, 2009, 02:01 AM

^^

Why are you asking?

shaKEIRa

September 29th, 2009, 03:22 AM

congrats sa new thread!!!

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 03:24 AM

Protecting Davao City’s waters, just a text away
Sunday, 27 September 2009 13:59
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Environment protection may seem like a gargantuan task in most countries, but in Davao City, protecting the pristine clear waters of the Davao Gulf is just a text away.
“We have coordinated with Smart Telecommunications for the Save Davao Gulf Foundation Inc’s Infoboard,” city council committee on environment chair Leo Avila said during the recent Club 888 media forum at The Marco Polo Davao.
While most value added service requires the payment of P2.50 per transaction, the SDGFI Infoboard only requires a payment of P1.00, hence it is very affordable for environment advocates.
“If you evidence of pollution in the Davao Gulf, like for example an oil spill, then you may immediately inform the Coast Guard by just texting,” Avila said.
It is fairly easy to be part of the Infoboard. Simply register for free, subscribe to Save Davao Gulf announcements, and you’re on. The P1.00 per message text applies to all Smart and Talk and Text subscribers.
Avila, who is also chairperson of the Davao Gulf management council, said they are encouraging Dabawenyos to take part in protecting Davao Gulf by participating in various activities slated during the observance of Davao Gulf Week. These activities are aimed at lessening the impact of climate change along the coastal communities in the city, he said.
“Those who are living in the coastal areas do not even know what they should do when the sea level rises, so it is important that they join the climate change summit,” he said.
Part of the campaign to protect Davao Gulf includes the preparation of Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps.
“These include vulnerable areas where there are coastal communities that depend on the body of water for livelihood,” he said. Vulnerable areas are defined as areas where there are large amounts of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses.
Avila noted the increasing number of volunteers usually gathered by the city when there are coastal cleanup activities. “This has made the city the center of the world’s coastal cleanup,” he added. [LAC]

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1164:protecting-davao-citys-waters-just-a-text-away&catid=37:agri-trends&Itemid=71)

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 03:31 AM

Thank you, Dinabaw, for posting the addresses. :)

your welcome! ibalot lang para sa ako kung naay sobra!:lol:

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 03:36 AM

na curious hinoon ko ug samut sa Spiralle sa Damosa... hmmmpf... unsa may lami iorder diha nga resto asyd sa pizza....

lami pud ang servings sa B3 sa NCCC.... hehehhe.

pizza, pero budget gusto nimo sa Cups & Lowercase half the price .

marlowe_cano

September 29th, 2009, 05:05 AM

Igacos resort boom marks tourism sector’s resiliency

by RG Alama

AN increase in the number of resorts in the Island Garden City of Samal is a mark of resilience that characterizes the tourism sector in Davao.
According to Araceli Ayuste, president of the Davao Region Tourism Council and proprietor of the Punta del Sol resort in Samal, said that from 20 resorts in Samal Island in 2007, there are at least 40 resorts in 2009, with more being developed.
Ayuste said that tourism in Davao is not affected by the global financial crisis judging by the tourism activities in the region. She said that even if you go to the hotels in Davao City, they are almost always fully-booked as conventions and lakbay-arals are being held here.
She added that the growth in tourism activities has encouraged many resort owners in Samal to become active asmemebsr of the Samal Island Davao Resort Owners Association or SIDROA. In the past, resort owners were hesitant to join, but with the upsurge in tourism, many are now joining because it benefits their businesses.
The group has about 40 member-resorts from the Triple A to the uncategorized. Of the number, about 25 resort-members are active in Sidroa. Together they are pushing for the region to position and promote itself, particularly as an island destination.
One tourism activity Ayuste is pushing together with technical diver Carlos Munda is diving. Currently, Samal has three resorts with diving facilities -- Pearl Farm, Paradise and Ayuste’s Punta del Sol.
Munda, the only certified technical diver in Mindanao, said what is hindering the growth of the diving business here is the lack of diving tourists. About 95% of the divers are locals from Davao City while 5% are tourists.
Unlike in Anilao and Puerto Galera, where 90% of the divers are tourists spending about P6,000 to P10,000 each per weekend. He said that aside from boat rentals, tanks, food and accommodations, these tourists employ guides that generate local employment unlike local divers who are familiar with the place and spend lesser than tourists.
According to Ayuste, diving tourists would spend about P3, 000 per weekend in Davao, while local divers spend about P2, 000. Punta del Sol averages about 50 divers during weekends. She says Samal has around 17 dive sites.
Munda also points out that Igacos has no dive resort yet. These are resorts that cater only to divers and wouldn’t delve into other amenities. These resorts he says are not capital intensive and hence fit for Igacos’ community-based tourism enterprises.
Diving, he said is not about corals as divers also want to find big fishes and sea “critters” in different underwater environments. The current diving mania today Munda says is muck diving, which is diving done in muddy or mucky waters.
Muck dive sites harbor exotic and unusual organisms that live in the sediment and which make for great underwater photography subjects. [PIA]

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 06:43 AM

^^
For me Italian pizzas here in Davao are best served by Picobelo Ristorante. :)

WawaY[625]

September 29th, 2009, 07:05 AM

City needs 1,700 more hotel rooms to bid for Ad Congress (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/city-needs-1700-more-hotel-rooms-bid-ad-congress)

By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City still needs more than 1,700 hotel rooms in order to be able to consider bidding for hosting major national events, like the Ad Congress.

Ad Congress, which gathers more than 5,000 participants from all over the country, is set in Baguio City in November.

In an interview with Sun.Star Davao, City Tourism Office chief Rizal Giovanni Aportadera said more hotel rooms should be opened in the city to be considered as a site for major national events, which will promote the city as a premier tourism destination both domestically and internationally.

"At present what we have is almost 3,000 rooms," Aportadera said, adding that major conventions would require a minimum of at least 4,000 rooms readily available, and of course, a convention center big enough to accommodate at least twice the number of rooms required.

However, except for Pinnacle Place, which is set to open by end of the year or early 2010, no other major hotel is being constructed at the moment. Once opened, Pinnacle Place will add another 200 suites to the number of hotel rooms in Davao City.

Department of Tourism (DOT)-Southern Mindanao Director Sonia Garcia also said the city still lacks hotel rooms to accommodate visitors who are expected to come with the opening of more air routes from the city.
"As much as we want chartered operations to come in, we can't accommodate the visitors because we don't have enough rooms, that's a fact," Sonia Garcia said.

Garcia said the city does not even have the required number of tourist buses, as these chartered operations require ferrying around 200 guests to a hotel.

"There's something to be done especially that the trend now is the conduct of regional convention to cut down on cost among major companies," Garcia said.

developers, ayan, may opportunity pa hehe pasok na po kayo :D

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 07:09 AM

^^ counted kaya ang mga rooms sa IGACOS diyan? last ATF they included rooms sa IGACOS even as far as Tagum, kung matatapos yung Samal Casino Resort madadagdagan pa.

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 07:09 AM

^^
Don't worry. Remember DCLA? Malapit na. :D

sandman.ink

September 29th, 2009, 07:16 AM

^^ DCLA Hotel?

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 07:17 AM

^^ at least makaka tulong yung Adarna Hotel mga 50 rooms rin yun! :D

WawaY[625]

September 29th, 2009, 07:23 AM

^^
Don't worry. Remember DCLA? Malapit na. :D

sure? nice baya to hehe.. nakakita na silag partner?

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 07:49 AM

I guess so. Humanon lang daw nila ang ilang 5-storey Dialysis Center duol sa Davao Doctors Hospital.

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 07:53 AM

^^ libog ko da are we talking about the owner or the contractor? :D

btw who wants to watch Echo sa premiere night?

Yam in ‘Echo’ premiere

Davaoeño director William “Yam” Laranas will attend the hometown premiere of his Hollywood-made horror flick, The Echo, tonight, 8 pm at Gaisano Mall of Davao Cinema 1.

“I hope we can invite the whole Davao City!” the proud Davaoeño said.

Yam is the first Davaoeño to make a Hollywood-produced film with The Echo.

The Echo, also the first Hollywood film based on a Filipino film, is a remake of Yam’s hit ‘Sigaw’ which starred Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin.

The Echo is produced by Roy Lee, the man behind the Hollywood remakes of hit Asian horror films like The Ring, The Grudge, and The Eye.

In the updated version of The Echo, Jess Bradford (Swimfan, Flags of Our fathers) assumes Gutierrez’s role, a man who has been disturbed by unusual noise coming from a neighboring apartment. When the ex-con tries to intervene in a domestic problem involving a police officer and his wife, a mysterious curse entraps him.

While the gist of the story remained intact, several twists were added to the Hollywood version. Also, Yam said there are more scare factors in the latest version.

The Echo’s premiere in Manila held last week was warmly attended.

“Feedback was overwhelming. The theatre was packed and loud - screaming and shouting,” Yam said.

He hopes such “screaming and shouting” will be repeated in Davao.

Laranas was born and grew up in the cities of Tagum and Davao, both in Davao region. He finished grade school at Rizal Memorial Colleges, secondary at Davao City National High School and took up Medical Technology at Immaculate Conception Colleges before moving to Manila to study filmmaking at Mowelfund.

He started making TV commercials and doing cinematography works for independent-produced films, before he was tapped to do the camera work for Viva Films.

In 2001, he launched Rica Peralejo in his directorial debut ‘Balahibong Pusa’. It was also his first full-length movie that he wrote. The movie, which also starred Joyce Jimenez, was a blockbuster hit that Viva gave him more projects such as ‘Radyo’ (starring Rufa Mae Quinto-Epi Quizon), ‘Ikaw Lamang Hanggang Ngayon’ (Richard Gomez and Regine Velasquez) and ‘Hibla’ (also with Rica and Maui Taylor).

In 2004, he was tapped by Regal Films to direct ‘Sigaw’ which he also wrote.

Sigaw did not only become a hit in the Philippines, but it also made waves in the international market catching the attention of producer Roy Lee who immediately contacted him to direct a remake.

Yam is also the first Filipino to direct a documentary for National Geographic Channel with ‘Asia’s Titanic’ which tackles about the sinking of Doña Pas and its aftermath.

The premiere of The Echo is presented by Viva Films, Gaisano Mall of Davao, Davao City National High School Alumni, Davao City High School Batch 85, White Flower, San Miguel Corporation, Tatuts, Bro du Cielo, RGMA, Una Ka Bai, Councilor Pete Laviña, Councilor Diosdado Mahipus, Councilor Mabel Acosta, Southspot, Cineaste, Alchemy of Vision and Light, Mindanao Film Foundation, Dafydd Aseoche, and The Mindanao Daily Mirror.

Mindanao Daily News (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept/entertainment09292009&01.html)

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 07:57 AM

I'm talking about the owner.

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 08:06 AM

^^ i thought MVP is the owner of that clinic/center in DDH?

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 08:27 AM

^^
Nope. Lahi ang tag-iya sa magtukod ug Dialysis Center.

WawaY[625]

September 29th, 2009, 08:38 AM

^^ i thought MVP is the owner of that clinic/center in DDH?

si Lebron James ang tag iya?!?! :bash::bash::bash:

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 08:40 AM

wala lang puede di ay ng magtukod isa ka high rise mag classified ads para mo hire ug mga engineers ? di kaha delikad ni? lol

WawaY[625]

September 29th, 2009, 08:49 AM

if you are referring to the LKK ad then yes pwede man IMO, possibleng ang trabaho nya kay Project Manager in behalf sa ownerpara makig liaise with the construction team :)

davaob4now

September 29th, 2009, 09:06 AM

Best Zipline ever... I wanted to try this one.. very soon!

hehe...pumili ka lang kung saan mo gusto...dami kasi...:)

at bat di matuloy ang biggest wakeboard sa southeast asia? because of just 1 person who opposed of it? distorted ata :D

http://deco-01.slide.com/r/1/0/dl/BE0Qvdi10T9VXeVCOUVwmvU1eGqdi0A4/item

oo nga sino ba may sabi na di matutuloy?....:D

davaob4now

September 29th, 2009, 09:10 AM

;43803322']City needs 1,700 more hotel rooms to bid for Ad Congress (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/city-needs-1700-more-hotel-rooms-bid-ad-congress)

By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City still needs more than 1,700 hotel rooms in order to be able to consider bidding for hosting major national events, like the Ad Congress.

Ad Congress, which gathers more than 5,000 participants from all over the country, is set in Baguio City in November.

In an interview with Sun.Star Davao, City Tourism Office chief Rizal Giovanni Aportadera said more hotel rooms should be opened in the city to be considered as a site for major national events, which will promote the city as a premier tourism destination both domestically and internationally.

"At present what we have is almost 3,000 rooms," Aportadera said, adding that major conventions would require a minimum of at least 4,000 rooms readily available, and of course, a convention center big enough to accommodate at least twice the number of rooms required.

However, except for Pinnacle Place, which is set to open by end of the year or early 2010, no other major hotel is being constructed at the moment. Once opened, Pinnacle Place will add another 200 suites to the number of hotel rooms in Davao City.

Department of Tourism (DOT)-Southern Mindanao Director Sonia Garcia also said the city still lacks hotel rooms to accommodate visitors who are expected to come with the opening of more air routes from the city.
"As much as we want chartered operations to come in, we can't accommodate the visitors because we don't have enough rooms, that's a fact," Sonia Garcia said.

Garcia said the city does not even have the required number of tourist buses, as these chartered operations require ferrying around 200 guests to a hotel.

"There's something to be done especially that the trend now is the conduct of regional convention to cut down on cost among major companies," Garcia said.

developers, ayan, may opportunity pa hehe pasok na po kayo :D

ganyan ba talaga kadami ang mag aattend ng ad congress? bakit pag kadayawan hindi naman nagkulang ng rooms? or hindi nga ba?

sa queensland na lang ng uban hehe...

or e reopen na lang lagi ng Durina hotel...pila ba ka rooms ng durian?

bonixx

September 29th, 2009, 09:16 AM

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WawaY[625]

September 29th, 2009, 09:58 AM

^^ parang di naman ata nababagay yan sa thread na ito parekoy.. sa samahan thread pa siguro :)

Govinda

September 29th, 2009, 10:03 AM

kinaya nga nung Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) na 7,000 delegates yun eh..pero kasali na dun sa count ng hotel rooms ang mga world-class resorts ng Davao..

i recently checked with the secretariat of the ad congress kung nasa shortlist ba nila ang Davao to host the ad congress and they replied to me in writing na kasama talaga sa plans nila to hold it here in Davao..

;43803322']City needs 1,700 more hotel rooms to bid for Ad Congress (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/city-needs-1700-more-hotel-rooms-bid-ad-congress)

By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City still needs more than 1,700 hotel rooms in order to be able to consider bidding for hosting major national events, like the Ad Congress.

Ad Congress, which gathers more than 5,000 participants from all over the country, is set in Baguio City in November.

In an interview with Sun.Star Davao, City Tourism Office chief Rizal Giovanni Aportadera said more hotel rooms should be opened in the city to be considered as a site for major national events, which will promote the city as a premier tourism destination both domestically and internationally.

"At present what we have is almost 3,000 rooms," Aportadera said, adding that major conventions would require a minimum of at least 4,000 rooms readily available, and of course, a convention center big enough to accommodate at least twice the number of rooms required.

However, except for Pinnacle Place, which is set to open by end of the year or early 2010, no other major hotel is being constructed at the moment. Once opened, Pinnacle Place will add another 200 suites to the number of hotel rooms in Davao City.

Department of Tourism (DOT)-Southern Mindanao Director Sonia Garcia also said the city still lacks hotel rooms to accommodate visitors who are expected to come with the opening of more air routes from the city.
"As much as we want chartered operations to come in, we can't accommodate the visitors because we don't have enough rooms, that's a fact," Sonia Garcia said.

Garcia said the city does not even have the required number of tourist buses, as these chartered operations require ferrying around 200 guests to a hotel.

"There's something to be done especially that the trend now is the conduct of regional convention to cut down on cost among major companies," Garcia said.

developers, ayan, may opportunity pa hehe pasok na po kayo :D

^^ counted kaya ang mga rooms sa IGACOS diyan? last ATF they included rooms sa IGACOS even as far as Tagum, kung matatapos yung Samal Casino Resort madadagdagan pa.

Govinda

September 29th, 2009, 10:05 AM

^^
For me Italian pizzas here in Davao are best served by Picobelo Ristorante. :)

right! in fact i was there last weekend hehe..

my favourite too is pizzaiolo at waterfront insular hotel..:)

sandman.ink

September 29th, 2009, 10:19 AM

ganyan ba talaga kadami ang mag aattend ng ad congress? bakit pag kadayawan hindi naman nagkulang ng rooms? or hindi nga ba?

sa queensland na lang ng uban hehe...

or e reopen na lang lagi ng Durina hotel...pila ba ka rooms ng durian?

hmmm...magkano na kaya dapat kelangan ko buy Durian Hotel out...Im guessing malaki...hehehe...

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 10:26 AM

hmmm...magkano na kaya dapat kelangan ko buy Durian Hotel out...Im guessing malaki...hehehe...

Kaya mo yan! Rich kid ka naman eh :lol:

Peng Hok

September 29th, 2009, 10:28 AM

right! in fact i was there last weekend hehe..

my favourite too is pizzaiolo at waterfront insular hotel..:)

Bat di mo ako ininvite??? :lol:

davaob4now

September 29th, 2009, 11:01 AM

hmmm...magkano na kaya dapat kelangan ko buy Durian Hotel out...Im guessing malaki...hehehe...

sige pag mapalit nimo e inform lang ko then e hire ko ako lang manage...hehe...

KING CITY

September 29th, 2009, 11:59 AM

City to donate P10M for "Ondoy" victims

DAVAO City Council, which convened as a committee of a whole Monday, authorized Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte to utilize the city's calamity funds to extend assistance to flood victims in Metro Manila.

The city's lawmakers approved Monday the city's donation, amounting to P10 million, which will be channeled through the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC).

Sun.Star accepts donations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy

In addition, Duterte also donated his one-month salary and asked members of the City Council to do the same.

"I you do not do that, don't talk to me anymore," he told the City Councilors.

The P10-million donation will be in cash and will be handed over by Davao City Police Office (DCPO) director Ramon Apolinario to PNRC central office in Manila.

"The money is already available...It's the best the Dabawenyos could do," Duterte said.

On Sunday, Duterte said that instead of spending for his television show's anniversary, he will donate the money to the flood victims.

"We will donate the money for the celebration of Gikan sa Masa to the flood victims. Dili ko ganahan mag-party, ihatag na lang nato ang kwarta sa Luzon (I'm not in the mood to party, just give that amount to Luzon)," he said. :cheers:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/city-donate-p10m-ondoy-victims

Rajah_Soliman

September 29th, 2009, 12:19 PM

netfind---

where is this located? seems like we're talking of a photoshopped picture here.

http://images.akoniuy.multiply.com/image/1/photos/18/1200x1200/74/3bldgqm4.jpg?et=azgaciedFQ4ckrBNhL8Q4g&nmid=82457475

KING CITY

September 29th, 2009, 12:32 PM

^^ Bajada, sa u/c Abreeza banda :lol:

http://static.flickr.com/2178/2343385422_eeb91908f3.jpg

Noize_320

September 29th, 2009, 12:59 PM

KING CITY

September 29th, 2009, 01:43 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/3066068472_548e318d6b_b.jpg
GAP Farm

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3291/3066068230_a7e21bbb6e_b.jpg

Chinese Temple, Davao City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3031263189_288d56c225_b.jpg
Japanese Tunnel

By: Burgersmac

adeeh

September 29th, 2009, 02:02 PM

^^ So adto-an nimo ni cya adeeh? :banana::banana:

I'll try inig uli nako sa Davao for Xmas vacay. :D

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 02:22 PM

http://yfrog.com/1838731275603beb2ebfe0bj
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/3167/38731275603beb2ebfe0b.jpg

http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/377/3876613390a34665093db.jpg

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4574/3886181836e0e6427d08b.jpg

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 02:31 PM

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http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/6023/11206106680copyx2xofdav.jpg
Pearl Farm

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/9588/davao.jpg (http://img134.imageshack.us/i/davao.jpg/)
Coral Garden

KING CITY

September 29th, 2009, 02:32 PM

^^ wow parang ang lapit lang ng Davao City sa Playa Azalea :cheers:

...........

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2508/3706075847_ea985bc589.jpg
Giant Water Slide, Samal,Davao

http://www.flickr.com/photos/crazyacey/3706075847/

dinabaw

September 29th, 2009, 02:46 PM

Davao City 101: A Cultural Guide
16 Aug

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/1187/davaopier.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/davaopier.jpg/)

Davao PierWorking cross-culturally raises unique hurdles. From language barriers to business etiquette, the potential for miscommunication abound. However, with a little background in history and cultural understanding, a cross-cultural relationship can reap many rewards. Enjoy a little Philippines 101 to learn more about the country’s unique people and culture.

Davao City: A Region with Rich Traditions

The people of the Philippines have a rich history that is full of tradition. Near Davao City, there are a number of different indigenous tribes that come from the surrounding areas. The people primarily come from the Obo aboriginal tribe. Davao City is also heavily influenced by Spanish culture, as a result of expeditions to the Philippines by Spaniards. Evidence of Spanish influence is found in the villages (also called barrios) and local fiestas. Japanese culture has also influenced the people of the Philippines and especially Davao City, as a result of immigrant plantation workers. Davao City was also occupied by the Japanese after a bombing in 1941.

Davao City is the one of the largest urban centers in the Philippines. The most prevalent industries in the city include agriculture, industrial and service. Because of its airport, seaport, bridges and other infrastructure, Davao City is accessible and navigable. A recent influx of expatriates and immigrants from places like Japan, Malaysia and the United States has generated a great deal of growth and revenue in Davao City. It has also encouraged the development of business process outsourcing relationships.

TryBPO (http://www.trybpo.com/davao-city-101-a-cultural-guide/)

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 02:55 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3210/3031263189_288d56c225_b.jpg
Japanese Tunnel
By: Burgersmac
noticed a coffee shop. listed in junax database?:D

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 03:05 PM

http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/4574/3886181836e0e6427d08b.jpg[/center]
very nice. theres a house already. i think its a well located lot. lucky lot owner

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 03:08 PM

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 03:24 PM

^^
Don't worry. Remember DCLA? Malapit na. :D
mag start const before end of this year?:D

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 03:33 PM

KING CITY

September 29th, 2009, 03:33 PM

http://static.flickr.com/2358/2327933817_2d67603471.jpg

Royal Mandaya Hotel

http://static.flickr.com/3024/2743137943_616ab19741.jpg

Ateneo de Davao

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http://static.flickr.com/40/120279759_a447332c39.jpg
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Davao International Airport

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 03:48 PM

[CENTER]http://static.flickr.com/2358/2327933817_2d67603471.jpg

Royal Mandaya Hotel

reminded me of u/c orchid garden hotel zamboanga for some reason.

marlowe_cano

September 29th, 2009, 03:54 PM

that's more beautiful yet extravagant.. hehe ^_^

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 04:05 PM

we have yet to see orchid garden unleash its beauty. by nthe looks of render, im posivte it will be another landmark mindanao hotel

mrboy

September 29th, 2009, 04:12 PM

we have yet to see orchid garden unleash its beauty. by nthe looks of render, im posivte it will be another landmark mindanao hotel

Hoping for that one too... :cheers:

WawaY[625]

September 29th, 2009, 04:13 PM

that's more beautiful yet extravagant.. hehe ^_^

di ko gets hehe

MtApoStandard

September 29th, 2009, 04:29 PM

Samal plans eco-park with landfill

DAVAO CITY — The city of Samal, famous for its white-sand and powdery beaches, plans to build a multimillion-peso eco-park in an 11-hectare property that would also host the island’s very first sanitary landfill.

The plan is to build both the landfill and the eco-park amid lush trees and a picturesque landscape.

"We can start this next year. Hopefully, we can be exempted from the election ban," Samal City administrator Cleto B. Gales Jr. said in an interview.

The island, which used to have controlled dumping in a two-hectare property that has since been abandoned, sought assistance from the USAID-funded EcoGov2 program for the design of the sanitary landfill.

full story http://www.bworldonline.com/BW092909/content.php?id=056

oradude23

September 29th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Domestic trade bounces city ports

DOMESTIC cargoes traded at the various port facilities in Davao Gulf rose in the face of crashing foreign trade that began in the closing months last year.

Latest figures reveal that bananas that were hard hit when the financial fallouts happened have been briskly shipped to national capital region driving up the total domestic trade by 23 percent.

Apparently, other banana growers who sensed the waning and retreated demand of the commodity shifted its shipments to Manila to recover lost earnings from vanishing demands abroad.

However, the influx of construction materials specifically that of iron/steel and cement products also jacked up the local trading given the full blast construction of new malls at Bajada and at Panacan to the extent that metal products emerged the number one discharged domestic commodity here these past months.

These two factors would hopefully raise some more the domestic volumes this year and effectively buttressed the total cargo throughput of the port of Davao when the year ends.

For the first six months this year, domestic shipments of bananas leaped by 275 percent when compared with the same period last year. On the other hand, exports of these plunged by 12 percent. These statistical variations are prevalent at present at Sasa Wharf.

Yet despite the figures, bananas still is strongly ensconced as our top export.

Big name banana companies that shipped its produce through their own port facilities do not seem affected though by the slowing market demands as private ports here are still “on level” with their export volumes with that of last year.

Since bananas are generally handled in containers, this translated to an overall growth of seven percent thanks largely to the increment in domestic vans of 25 percent, which greatly propped up the zero growth in foreign vans handled.

Container traffic has largely been the backbone of port development at Sasa Wharf given the established trend of containerized cargo handling.

Consider this: When containers were first brought to Sasa in 1978 as alternative type of cargo handling and a year after Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) administration of the port, there were 16,594 units of various container sizes handled or, in port parlance, 13,288 TEUs or twenty equivalent units. These grew to 27,700 units or 22,225 TEUs two years later in 1980.

Today, port of Davao has primed itself as among the top ports in the Philippines and with eight regular domestic shipping and eight foreign lines here not counting the tramping vessels, container traffic is at its all-time high of 349,023 TEUs as of December 2008.

By June this year, the figure stood at 167,406 TEUs.

This is further expected to grow as foreign trade would perk up as have been observed every last quarter of the year owing to the holiday season.

This presumption is further strengthened with the most recent foray of a new ship player opening portage services between the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. This new route followed the recently established linkage between Koror in Palau and this city pioneered by Marianas Lines.

CB Ships Services Corporation, while deploying smaller container vessels would not only open trade between Davao and ports of Lae and Madang in Papua New Guinea but would hope to position Sasa Wharf as a transshipment point for China, Japan, Australia, Singapore, the Mediterranean and Europe in consideration of the fact that port tariff is lesser here than in Singapore where most cargoes are relayed from Asia to the world.

With an already established home office in Metro Manila and branches at Cagayan de Oro and Lae, Papua New Guinea, the opening of its satellite office here would once again "open up Davao to the world" in the footsteps of the once-ballyhooed Gearbulk experience where Sasa Wharf became the transshipment point or relay centre of cargoes from Asean to Europe and the Americas in early 80's.

This trade, reliant on wood products from Philippine neighbors, would cease when most of these countries imposed bans and restrictions regarding the harvest of its forest resources.

Java Sea, the flagship vessel of CBS Ships, would make its turn-around call at Sasa from PNG and would have a twice a month run here.

oradude23

September 29th, 2009, 11:25 PM

New hotel opens in Chinatown

A NEW hotel in the Chinatown district of Davao City has opened its doors to the public on Friday, offering 33 new suites.

Over the weekend, City Tourism Office chief Rizal Giovanni Aportadera announced the city still lacks 1,700 rooms in order for it to bid in major events like the Ad Congress.

Dubbed as the Hari Royale Suites, the six-storey structure on Sta. Ana Avenue houses a restaurant on the ground floor, a spa on the second floor, and 33 suites on the third to the sixth floors.

Owned by businessman Fred Melivo, the new hotel promises to offer affordable accommodations.

"I have been a business traveler myself, so I know how it is to be one," Melivo told Sun.Star Davao.

At present, Davao City has only about 3,000 rooms, while major conventions would require a minimum of at least 4,000 rooms readily available, and of course, a convention center big enough to accommodate at least twice the number of rooms required.

Another investment in the hotel industry is the Pinnacle Place, which is set to open by end of the year or early 2010. Once opened, Pinnacle Place will add another 200 suites to the number of hotel rooms in Davao City. (CPM

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 02:47 AM

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Duterte plans to refurbish city's emergency equipment
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

AWARE of global warming and the "mechanics of devastation in our ecology," Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said he plans to refurbish the city's emergency equipment.

"Okay lang na nga mugasto ta para ana (It's all right even if we have to spend for those). I know that nothing lasts forever, madaot gyud na (everything will deteriorate). We have to prepare to live with the problem because we would have to face it one of these days," Duterte said.

However, he still has to come up with a concrete list of the equipment the city will need.

Duterte said the city has been doing its best to control its waste management, which has caused drainage problems.

"We have been doing our part here. Davao City is one of the two in Mindanao who has a sanitary landfill to dispose its waste. Kita ra. Lisod gyud kaayo pugson ang tao nga magbag-o sa ingon-ana (It's difficult to make people change their ways)," Duterte said.

But garbage is but an inconvenience, not the problem. Its climate change, that is.

"Ang baha karon dili na madala ug drainage. Sa ka daghan sa basura sa dili na na makaya higupon sa drainage. Karon kay ni bagyo didto sa Manila, ang six months worth sa ulan nibundak ug six hours lang, wala gyud nila natabang (The floods these days can no longer be solved by just drainage. With the bulk of garbage we have, drainage systems can no longer drain out water. Place this in a situation where six months' worth of rain is poured in six hours, you cannot do anything)," Duterte said.

The mayor also laments how the entire country is affected by climate change even though the country's contribution to climate change "is less than minimal."

"When the blaming game starts, ang makalagot ana dili man ang Pilipinas ang naga-contribute anang global warming, ang kana mang America. Sila may dagko kaayo mga plantasyon. Wala man gani sila nipirma sa Kyoto protocol nga nag-agree ang mga nasod nga gamyan ang ilang polusyon (what's infuriating is that the Philippines' contribution to global warming is but minimal, the biggest contributor is America. They did not even sign the Kyoto Protocol where countries agreed to lower their carbon emissions). America never signed," Duterte said.

The council on Monday authorized Duterte to use P10 million of the city's calamity fund to extend assistance to the flood victims of Typhoon Ondoy.

In their session, it was said that the city still has P123,585,462 left as calamity fund.

The cash donation was hand carried by Davao City Police Office director Ramon Apolinario to the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) central office in Manila.

In Monday's council session, several councilors said their take on the matter. Councilor Nilo Abellera gave a privilege speech, saying he is for the allotment of fund to equip the city against possible climate change related emergencies.

Commenting on Abellera's speech, Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang said he has called several councilors in Mindanao on the actions the city did.

Cagayan de Oro has expressed they will do the same. Dayanghirang said the city is "most likely the first in Mindanao who reponded to the flood" tragedy in Luzon. (JCZ)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/duterte-plans-refurbish-citys-emergency-equipment)

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 03:05 AM

Domestic trade bounces
at Port of Davao

Domestic cargoes traded at the various port facilities in Davao Gulf rose in the face of crashing foreign trade that began in the closing months last year.

Latest figures reveal that bananas which were hard hit when the financial fallouts happened have been briskly shipped to national capital region driving up the total domestic trade by 23%.

Apparently, other banana growers who sensed the waning and retreated demand of the commodity shifted its shipments to Manila to recover lost earnings from vanishing demands abroad.

However, the influx of construction materials specifically that of iron/steel and cement products also jacked up the local trading given the full blast construction of new malls at Bajada and at Panacan to the extent that metal products emerged the No. 1 discharged domestic commodity here these past months.

These two factors would hopefully raise some more the domestic volumes this year and effectively buttressed the total cargo throughput of the port of Davao when the year ends.

For the first six months this year, domestic shipments of bananas leaped by 275% when compared with the same period last year. On the other hand, exports of these plunged by 12%. These statistical variations are prevalent at present at Sasa Wharf.

Yet despite the figures, bananas still is strongly ensconced as our top export.

Big name banana companies that shipped its produce through their own port facilities do not seem affected ‘though by the slowing market demands as private ports here are still “on level” with their export volumes with that of last year.

Since bananas are generally handled in containers, this translated to an overall growth of 7% thanks largely to the increment in domestic vans of 25% which greatly propped up the zero growth in foreign vans handled.

Container traffic has largely been the backbone of port development at Sasa Wharf given the established trend of containerized cargo handling.

Consider this: When containers were first brought to Sasa in 1978 as alternative type of cargo handling and a year after PPA administration of the port, there were 16,594 units of various container sizes handled or, in port parlance, 13,288 TEUs or twenty equivalent units. These grew to 27,700 units or 22,225 TEUs two years later in 1980.

Today, port of Davao has primed itself as among the top ports in the Philippines and with 8 regular domestic shipping and 7 foreign lines here not counting the tramping vessels, container traffic is at its all-time high of 349,023 TEUs as of December 2008.

By June this year, the figure stood at 167,406 TEUs.

This is further expected to grow as foreign trade would perk up as have been observed every last quarter of the year owing to the holiday season.

This presumption is further strengthened with the most recent foray of a new ship player opening portage services between the Philippines and Papua New Guinea. This new route followed the recently established linkage between Koror in Palau and this city pioneered by Marianas Lines.

CB Ships Services Corporation, while deploying smaller container vessels would not only open trade between Davao and ports of Lae and Madang in Papua New Guinea but would hope to position Sasa Wharf as a transshipment point for China, Japan, Australia, Singapore, the Mediterranean and Europe in consideration of the fact that port tariff is lesser here than in Singapore where most cargoes are relayed from Asia to the world.

With an already established home office in Metro Manila and branches at Cagayan de Oro and Lae, Papua New Guinea, the opening of its satellite office here would once again “open up Davao to the world” in the footsteps of the once-ballyhooed Gearbulk experience where Sasa Wharf became the transshipment point or relay centre of cargoes from ASEAN to Europe and the Americas in early 80’s. These trade, reliant on wood products from Philippine neighbors, would cease when most of these countries imposed bans and restrictions regarding the harvest of its forest resources.

JAVA Sea, the flagship vessel of CBS Ships, would make its turn-around call at Sasa from PNG and would have a twice a month run here. PPA SoMin-npamorillo

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept/business09292009&02.html)

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 03:27 AM

wala lang if...Davao City(2,443.61 sq. kms.) is a province we will be @ 57th place out ranking 18 provinces in land area.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Provinces_of_the_Philippines

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 03:40 AM

Will ‘open access’ make energy in Davao cleaner and cheaper?
Monday, 21 September 2009 02:54
PDF
Open access” sounds like open source system, a term associated with software use. However, these two words could mean the world for power users in Mindanao, particularly in Davao which is among the main franchise areas of Aboitiz Power, formerly known as the Davao Light & Power Company.
These two words simply mean competition in the power retail sector. When it becomes a reality, it will revolutionize the sector and will introduce a lot of changes in the power industry.
“Open access will allow us to service customers outside our franchise area; however it will also be disadvantageous for us because other power companies will also be allowed to service those in our franchise area,” Aboitiz Power president and CEO Erramon Aboitiz said.
The approval of the open access policy, he said, will force Aboitiz Power to be more competitive and to look for more ways to serve its consumers so they remain loyal to the company.
What is open access?
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) and distributors like the Aboitiz Power have petitioned the Energy Regulatory Commission to allow interim open access in Luzon and the Visayas, in view of the slow progress in the government’s privatization of its power plants under the EPIRA or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act or RA 9136 which was approved in 2001.
Aboitiz said open access will soon be a reality in Luzon since the privatization of nearly 70% of the assets of the National Power Corporation is now in progress as provided for by the law.
“Open access in Davao City and in Mindanao may take longer, but it is a reality and a challenge we are preparing for,” he said. At present, he added, Agus and Pulangi are exempt from privatization until 2012.
The willingness of some players in the power industry to implement open access without the preconditions set in the EPIRA is shown by the petition submitted by these players to the ERC, requesting for interim open access.
Even President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is pushing for the approval of interim open access in exchange of congressional amendment to the EPIRA law. It is believed that the amendment of the EPIRA law would lower power rates. The compromise was for the government to prioritize the renewable energy bill if the industry is able to come up with open access. RA 9513 otherwise known as the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 was thus signed into law by the President last year.
With open access in place, large electric users or those with a minimum consumption of 750 kilowatt hours or more can already buy their electricity directly from the power generators. These consumers will just have to pay the concerned distribution and transmission companies for using their wires in the process of delivering power.
EPIRA Law
The EPIRA aims to push for the restructuring of the power sector and the privatizations of the National Power Corporation’s assets. Under the law, the transmission power of the NPC has been transferred from the NPC to the National Transmission Corporation or Transco. The same law aims for Transco’s privatization.
Under the EPIRA, a total of 49 generation facilities, as well 26 IPP contracts producing more than 11,800 megawatts are supposed to be sold. Aboitiz said the “sale of at least 70% of these assets is the condition required before open access can be implemented.”
Will open access lower power costs?
Aboitiz said open access will result to more competitive power price and transparent pricing once it is implemented in Davao City.
Critics however claim that the power industry monopolies will still exist and power rates will still be high. In contrast to this, the EPIRA was supposed to dismantle monopolies to encourage competition and pave the way for lower power costs.
At least two thirds of power users are residential and other users, and there is a question as to how they can benefit from open access. For one, only 25% of power consumers, consisting of large electricity users, will benefit from open access.
It is claimed that true competition will not be realized by selling 70% of Napocor’s assets because it can also land in the hands of companies that also distribute power.
Open access and cleanergy Cleanergy is the latest buzz word from Aboitiz Power, as “it is AP’s brand of clean and renewable power.” Aboitiz said “it is an energy solution that will give power consumers an option to reduce their carbon footprint and attain a more sustainable lifestyle.”
Aboitiz said that when open access is established, Aboitiz Power will make Cleanergy an option for consumers who want to be environmental protectors while consuming sustainable energy.
Open access is still a new concept for most power consumers but it is an idea already looming in the horizon of Davao power consumers. It will soon be implemented in Luzon and in Aboitiz’ words, with most of NPC’s assets already being sold, open access is “irreversible.”

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1109:will-open-access-make-energy-in-davao-cleaner-and-cheaper&catid=34:the-economy&Itemid=68)

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 03:54 AM

Duterte plans to refurbish city's emergency equipment
Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Davao City is one of the two in Mindanao who has a sanitary landfill to dispose its waste.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/duterte-plans-refurbish-citys-emergency-equipment)

The other one being?

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 04:02 AM

^^ what do you mean? the other landfill in Mindanao? it's Saranggani Province provided by Gov. Migs Dominguez which is also part Dabawenyo lol

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 04:07 AM

^^ what do you mean? the other landfill in Mindanao? it's Saranggani Province provided by Gov. Migs Dominguez which is also part Dabawenyo lol

Ahh. So both sanitary landfills are in the Davao Region. Glad to hear that government officials in Region XI give premium to proper sanitation.

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 04:09 AM

^^ i guess Saranggani Province is Region 12 ;)

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 04:16 AM

^^
Ahhh. Well, glad to hear that government officials of Davao Region and Saranggani give premium to proper sanitation. A true attribute of good urban planning.

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 04:25 AM

^^ its better were way "ahead" in dealiing with climate change now a perennial problem , its better to be pro-active, puzzled pa rin ako bakiti yung ibang LGU di pa rin nadadala, wala ata sa agenda nila yang landfill dapat di LGU sila LPU as in Local Private Unit ..LOL

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 04:49 AM

^^
Correct. :lol:

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 04:56 AM

Goys, how about a roadtrip to GenSan this weekend?

sandman.ink

September 30th, 2009, 05:02 AM

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 05:10 AM

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 05:31 AM

thought no name dropping was agreed:D code lang daw...
puydi symbols na lang... like, D for $ :D

sandman.ink

September 30th, 2009, 05:47 AM

thought no name dropping was agreed:D code lang daw...
puydi symbols na lang... like, D for $ :D

well, Dayanghirang was brazen enough to show his face in public, in demanding the wakeboard park be canceled... :D

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 06:11 AM

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/11361039.jpg
Hagimit Falls

alvindomingcil http://www.panoramio.com/photo/11361039

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 06:19 AM

well, Dayanghirang was brazen enough to show his face in public, in demanding the wakeboard park be canceled... :D
right. outright canceling a project of this magnitude, in the middle of clearances processing for a business permit is a harsh decision. money was already invested on the nearly finished project.

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 06:32 AM

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/9054475.jpg
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/9054475

davaoeagle

September 30th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Kahapon, nareport sa TV ang Decawakeboard park, that if it is completed before the year ends, it will host the WORLD wakeboarding championship...if tinood, we are talking about the WORLD's best...bringing in tourists and of course, Davao magiging bida as a tourist destination.

then, they showed Dayanghirang reiterating that Decawakeboard park should be cancelled....

where is the logic behind that move? asa ang "brain"? merong investment that would rake in millions in revenues and boost tourism, tapos merong politician that would stifle this development? maka-highblood...I hope tulungan nilang kumuha ng permit, wag yung pahirapan pa nila...they are not investor friendly. kelangan natin ng new politicians who would protect Davao's best interests.

We definitely need new blood in the city council. The old dogs have to go and allow new ideas in. It's time for our up and coming creme de la creme to step up to the plate. Go out and be a part of the action and start crowding out the ones that don't form part of an avant garde Davao. I could see a lot of you guys at SSC Davao (based in Davao) who are up to the challenge. Why not get involved now. Just a vote of confidence for you guys. :)

By the way, it makes me all the more proud to be a Davaoeño with all the generous effort of the city government with our beloved mayor at helm in the light of the tragedy that hit Metro Manila and neighboring areas. I take my hat off for Davao. :okay:

Yre

September 30th, 2009, 06:35 AM

How about campaigning against Dayanghirang this early even if you are not registered in the 2nd district? Right now i'm passing the word around to my relatives and friends against this councilman. Sinama ko pa nga si Mahipus na 'wag na iboto :D

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 06:41 AM

Govinda

September 30th, 2009, 06:45 AM

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 06:48 AM

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 06:51 AM

Yre

September 30th, 2009, 06:52 AM

Both of them are running opposed each other for the 2nd district congressional slate. :lol:

Then anybody but these two! Hindi na ba pwede mga Garcia?

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 07:05 AM

^^
I think Garcia will seek reelection. First term pa lang naman niya ngayon.

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 07:14 AM

Both of them are running opposed each other for the 2nd district congressional slate. :lol:
let us come up intense issues to one against the other that will keep them busy fighting each other. some issues that will end up both of them for a protracted morbid girly fight, at the centre of media frenzy and possibly clan war:lol: might keep them busy and awayfrom politics and burden to agonising people:lol:

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 07:19 AM

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 07:21 AM

text message spreading for both of them about their anomalies ...i thought it came from an SSC forumer...pssst please pass LOL

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 07:26 AM

eflex

September 30th, 2009, 07:29 AM

^^
I think Garcia will seek reelection. First term pa lang naman niya ngayon.

nope.third term na ni vince garcia...sister daw nya ang tatakbo..:)

sandman.ink

September 30th, 2009, 07:39 AM

text message spreading for both of them about their anomalies ...i thought it came from an SSC forumer...pssst please pass LOL

ano nakalagay sa text?

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 07:49 AM

let us come up intense issues to one against the other that will keep them busy fighting each other. some issues that will end up both of them for a protracted morbid girly fight, at the centre of media frenzy and possibly clan war:lol: might keep them busy and awayfrom politics and burden to agonising people:lol:

Sort of like getting them involved in a dogfight that would keep them busy from winning. :lol:

nope.third term na ni vince garcia...misis daw ang tatakbo..:)

Ah I see. Thanks for the correction. In that case, either one of them (D$ and M$ :D) could indeed win the contest, unless the voters could repose the same confidence to Mrs. Garcia as they did to Congressman Garcia.

eflex

September 30th, 2009, 07:50 AM

nice ang movie na THE ECHO..directed by a filipino davaweno director...yam laranas..1st hollywood film directed by a filipino...

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 07:52 AM

We definitely need new blood in the city council. The old dogs have to go and allow new ideas in. It's time for our up and coming creme de la creme to step up to the plate. Go out and be a part of the action and start crowding out the ones that don't form part of an avant garde Davao. I could see a lot of you guys at SSC Davao (based in Davao) who are up to the challenge. Why not get involved now. Just a vote of confidence for you guys. :)

By the way, it makes me all the more proud to be a Davaoeño with all the generous effort of the city government with our beloved mayor at helm in the light of the tragedy that hit Metro Manila and neighboring areas. I take my hat off for Davao. :okay:
we have 2 scrapers thta were aware of. do they qualify?
1. konsehal
2. happy la
my nominees sa "add to the list":lol:
3. p h - committee on skyscraper concerns:lol:
4. dinabaw - ways and means
5. govinda - tourism or meadia concerns
6. junax - ict concerns
7. exibhit - investor realtions and investment concerns, majority floor leader
8. shakeira - committe on censorship http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/107.gif
9. il tinore - pictures sa davao
10. dcwd party rep - hydropower development of tamugan concern
11. hedcor perty rep - davao city water district tamugan project concern

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 07:57 AM

^^ LOL ways and means di ba para sa janitor yan?

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 07:58 AM

we have 2 scrapers thta were aware of. do they qualify?
1. konsehal
2. happy la
my nominees sa "add to the list":lol:
3. p h - committee on skyscraper concerns:lol:
4. dinabaw - ways and means
5. govinda - tourism or meadia concerns
6. junax - ict concerns
7. exibhit - investor realtions and investment concerns, majority floor leader
8. shakeira - committe on censorship http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/107.gif
9. il tinore - pictures sa davao
10. dcwd party rep - hydropower development of tamugan concern
11. hedcor perty rep - davao city water district tamugan project concern

Lol! Ako ba yang si ph? :lol:

I can also take charge of the Committee on Legal Sanitation (as your resident lawyer cum mall janitor). :lol:

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 08:08 AM

Sort of like getting them involved in a dogfight that would keep them busy from winning. :lol:
i would love to hear from each of them uncovering who got the most paychecks from how many under the table donors. how much were accumualted and who owns the most bank accounts deposited in which banks:lol:

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 08:09 AM

Lol! Ako ba yang si ph? :lol:

I can also take charge of the Committee on Legal Sanitation (as your resident lawyer cum mall janitor). :lol:
sp pack 3. all in

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 08:13 AM

^^ LOL ways and means di ba para sa janitor yan?
i meant eb organiser sa council. if kung wala ang venue, you will be obliged to offer you cafe for eat all you can food trip eb:lol:

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 08:13 AM

^^ i guess you forgot Kulas as Budget comittee hehe

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 08:14 AM

i would love to hear from each of them uncovering who got the most paychecks from how many under the table donors. how much were accumualted and who owns the most bank accounts deposited in which banks:lol:

M$ vs D$

A$ : Referee

:lol:

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 08:17 AM

^^ i guess you forgot K:lol:ulas as Budget comittee hehe
committee on bank accounts surveillance

MtApoStandard

September 30th, 2009, 08:20 AM

M$ vs D$

A$ : Referee

:lol:
he must use giggle and not a whistle

Peng Hok

September 30th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Just got a text from nick. PAGASA issued an advisory to their office that Pharma / Peping will hit Visayas and Mindanao tonight.

davaob4now

September 30th, 2009, 09:33 AM

^^
siguro sa north ra mo hit and bagyo good thing is davao naa sa south...

shaKEIRa

September 30th, 2009, 11:05 AM

we have 2 scrapers thta were aware of. do they qualify?
1. konsehal
2. happy la
my nominees sa "add to the list":lol:
3. p h - committee on skyscraper concerns:lol:
4. dinabaw - ways and means
5. govinda - tourism or meadia concerns
6. junax - ict concerns
7. exibhit - investor realtions and investment concerns, majority floor leader
8. shakeira - committe on censorship http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/107.gif
9. il tinore - pictures sa davao
10. dcwd party rep - hydropower development of tamugan concern
11. hedcor perty rep - davao city water district tamugan project concern
:cheers::cheers::cheers: hahaha mana oi.... az en!!!

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 02:20 PM

goys maybe we can send mail to our councilors how disgusted we are about the wakeboard issue...

http://ptlavina.wordpress.com/

http://www.facebook.com/leoavila3?_fb_noscript=1

Il Tenore

September 30th, 2009, 02:26 PM

we have 2 scrapers thta were aware of. do they qualify?
1. konsehal
2. happy la
my nominees sa "add to the list":lol:
3. p h - committee on skyscraper concerns:lol:
4. dinabaw - ways and means
5. govinda - tourism or meadia concerns
6. junax - ict concerns
7. exibhit - investor realtions and investment concerns, majority floor leader
8. shakeira - committe on censorship http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/107.gif
9. il tinore - pictures sa davao
10. dcwd party rep - hydropower development of tamugan concern
11. hedcor perty rep - davao city water district tamugan project concern
latest developments ko na area siguro.. :D mainly sa malls, downtown...;)

Yre

September 30th, 2009, 02:26 PM

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 02:36 PM

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 02:38 PM

-dp-

Yre

September 30th, 2009, 02:48 PM

^^ i don't know if that can generate hate campaign LOL but instead write Davao journalists...

btw kulelat naman pala sila eh! we will go for Mylen Garcia!

http://durianpost.wordpress.com/2009/07/29/lopez-dayanghirang-cellar-dwellers-in/

No i ain't going to do that, just want to say hello to him :lol:

Cabling is also running eh? Might campaign for him, the Garcias has been lording it for decades, time for a new blood.

KulasKusgan

September 30th, 2009, 03:02 PM

Goys, how about a roadtrip to GenSan this weekend?

murag ok na ah. pwede next week na lang... naa ko seminar this saturday. this sunday mag casino ko.

dinabaw

September 30th, 2009, 03:58 PM

nagpadala na ba mo sa inyong donations para sa Ondoy victims? I already sent mine thru DCWD.

carrotz

September 30th, 2009, 04:03 PM

murag ok na ah. pwede next week na lang... naa ko seminar this saturday. this sunday mag casino ko.

wow sosyal mag casino..may casino pa ba sa karating pook sa mindanao?
bakit sa dvo ka mag cacasino?:lol:

carrotz

September 30th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Goys, how about a roadtrip to GenSan this weekend?

gusto ko sa premier city tayo mag road trip para makita ko yung twin tower nila:cheers:

KulasKusgan

September 30th, 2009, 04:47 PM

^^ ok man gensan. then sidetrip sa gumasa, sarangani.

wow sosyal mag casino..may casino pa ba sa karating pook sa mindanao?
bakit sa dvo ka mag cacasino?:lol:

meron pa bang iba? no idea. baka meron sa iba pero slot machines lang or baka nasa planning stage pa.

bat sa davao? duty ko. hehe.

Il Tenore

September 30th, 2009, 05:43 PM

newly-opened Shakey's in G-Mall..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/2_310135650l.jpg

Flojos in SM..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/2_498474400l.jpg

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 02:52 AM

^^
I think the premier city has the biggest casino in Mindanao. Expected na yun for a premier city. It is but logical that the biggest casino should be in the premier city.

shaKEIRa

October 1st, 2009, 03:15 AM

gusto ko sa premier city tayo mag road trip para makita ko yung twin tower nila:cheers:

join ko ana if ever gogogo mo... :cheers:

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 03:25 AM

Duterte ok's creation of watershed council
Wednesday, September 30, 2009

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte approved the creation of bodies that will pursue the protection of the city's watershed areas.

Executive Order (EO) 22, which was signed by Duterte on September 22, implements the creation and constitution of the watershed management council (WMC), the barangay watershed management councils (BWMC), and the watershed multi-partite monitoring teams (WMMT) in the city.

Sun.Star accepts donations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy

The EO is grounded on the Watershed Code, which was enacted on January 23, 2007 and its accompanying implementing rules and regulations (IRR) approved on October 15, 2008.

The EO allots P5 million as budget for the watershed councils. The fund comes from the mobilization fund set aside under Article 16 of the Watershed Code.

Through the EO, the WMC is mandated to issue policies and guidelines and set the direction of collaboration in gathering, processing and evaluating information on watershed areas in the city and develop plans and strategies towards ensuring its health and sustainability.

BMWC shall be organized in every barangay within designated watershed areas or having a portion of a watershed area within its boundary to assist the WMC in ensuring the effective, efficient and consistent implementation of the Watershed Code, the EO said.

The WMMT shall be organized in every designated cluster of watershed areas to assist the WMC in ensuring full compliance by all to the provisions of the watershed code, it's IRR and other environmental laws, the EO said.

The city mayor will chair the WMC with the city administrator as vice chair.

Among the 20 members of the WMC is the chair of the committee on environment and natural resources, the chair of the committee on housing, rural, and urban planning, the City Environment and Natural Resources Officer, and the City Agriculture Officer.

Barangay captains will chair the BWMC, while the vice-chair will be the barangay council's committee on environment and natural resources head.

The WMMT will be chaired by a local government unit representative designated by the WMC.

A representative of the Environmental Management Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (EMB-DENR), designated by the local EMB-DENR head will be WMMT's vice-chair. (JCZ)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/duterte-oks-creation-watershed-council)

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 03:27 AM

^^ kanang Shakeys sa GMall sa 4th floor na?

mike durero

October 1st, 2009, 03:41 AM

pls vote for the only asian designer included in the prestigious design competition!

http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/education/sackler-center/design-it-shelter/vote-for-shelters

sandman.ink

October 1st, 2009, 03:41 AM

^^ kanang Shakeys sa GMall sa 4th floor na?

old Kenny Roger's

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 03:55 AM

o unsa man goys sa saturday eb ?

Davao City Chinatown
celebrates Chinese Mid-
Autumn Moon Festival

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6970/dragonprocessionatharve.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/dragonprocessionatharve.jpg/)

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, Saturday.

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 (Friday) at 6 p.m. the festivities will begin simultaneously at the Unity and Friendship archways along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue and Peace Archway along Sta. Ana Avenue, which is 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, the city and barangay Mooncake Dice Game will be played and presented. The Food and Entertainment Fiesta along Chavez Street will also commence.

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

The festivities will continue on October 4, Sunday, with the Food and Entertainment Fiesta. For more information, contact the City Tourism Office at 222-1956 up to 57.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept/pep&events09302009&01.html)

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 03:57 AM

Davao City Chinatown
celebrates Chinese Mid-
Autumn Moon Festival

http://img132.imageshack.us/img132/6970/dragonprocessionatharve.jpg (http://img132.imageshack.us/i/dragonprocessionatharve.jpg/)

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, Saturday.

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 (Friday) at 6 p.m. the festivities will begin simultaneously at the Unity and Friendship archways along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue and Peace Archway along Sta. Ana Avenue, which is 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, the city and barangay Mooncake Dice Game will be played and presented. The Food and Entertainment Fiesta along Chavez Street will also commence.

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

The festivities will continue on October 4, Sunday, with the Food and Entertainment Fiesta. For more information, contact the City Tourism Office at 222-1956 up to 57.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept/pep&events09302009&01.html)

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 04:05 AM

^^
I'm OK for a Saturday night EB.

How about a roadtrip to Gensan?

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 04:10 AM

^^when ba sa Gensan ?

kung naa moy donation for the victims of Ondoy we can gather it in our EB and send it to ABS CBN sagip ka pamilya, ok ba ? cash or in kind.

Moon Festival EB
Chimes @ 6:30 pm

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 04:19 AM

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 04:22 AM

Flojos in SM..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/36/05/18195063/2_498474400l.jpg

According to a friend, the shop in SM City Davao is the only shop of Flojos in Mindanao. Bakit ganon?

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 04:25 AM

^^ ok so text text na lang

btw we could also link with SSC Generals Forumers in Gensan.

thesugarfairy

October 1st, 2009, 04:25 AM

GOOD MORNING SSC DAVAO!!!
(This is for Reference to our VISITOR from SSC DAVAO come the 30th Masskara Festival... thanks)

Before i sort out the FINAL Names for the MASSKARA ID's... I would like to REITERATE some important KEEP regarding "OUR" purpose why we will be having ID's for MASSKARA...

1. This is to INITIATE camaraderie towards everyone in SSC be it from SSC Bcd, SSC Cebu, SSC Davao or SSC Iloilo...
2. This is in purpose that we from SSC should be recognized not just a local group but a NATIONAL Organization in purpose to PROMOTE our Beloved Country, the Philippines.
3. SSC Masskara ID is a SECURITY ID.. so we in our own little way should also HELP in addressing PEACE and ORDER in the ENTIRE Duration of the FESTIVAL -- and MIND YOU, it is a PRIVILEGE only chosen few can GET. The BENEFITS? INFINITE!
4. All SSC BCD wants when you have your MASSKARA ID is TIME to Mingle and Bond with the rest of the members. I know everyone will be busy that time, but as i said, everyone is busy that time so theres no reason for the others not to show their faces to the rest of the SSC Community. OH COME ON!
5. As part of the SSC Bacolod Tradition, anyone who wants to GET a MASSKARA ID is ENCOURAGED (or shall I say, MANDATED hahahaha) to have a GENERIC SSC Shirt Printed... remember, we are here to be distinguished TOURISM AMBASSADORS so we need to SHOW OFF!

and lastly and the MOST IMPORTANT of them ALL...

6. If your only purpose is to GET AN ID for your personal selfish reasons, MIND YOU, I will not give you your ID... Unless of course if you give @thesugarfairy a LOUIS VUITTON Shades and Hermes Bag (hahahahaha)

and for the Benefit of consideration... there will be as usual, SOME EXCEPTIONS... but it will be decided by the TEAM BACOLOD headed by MR. TOURISM himself, SUV111...

so here are the FINAL LIST of those persons who can get their ID.. if you cant find your name below, IM SORRY, PM SUV111 or Me... hehehehehe

SSC BACOLOD

1. Sugar Fairy
2. SUV111
3. Gladita
4. Boy Muscovado
5. Postergirl
6. c6josh
7. Pomperadz
8. Anniemay
9. Alabuton
10. Coconut Bar Addict
11. Butz
12. Pitikshooter
13. Mr. Kalamay
14. JuicyDude
15. Linguine
16. Reserved by Team
17. Reserved by Team
18. Reserved by Team

SSC ILOILO

1. Chymera
2. JunnJun

SSC CEBU

1. SleMarKen
2. Henz - I Personally Reserved this ID for Henz be it she coming or not...
3. Jarenz
4. Reserved by SUV111
5. Reserved by SUV111
6. Reserved by SUV111

SSC DAVAO

1. TJ Brewed
2. Reserved by Sugar Fairy

SSC MANILA

1. Fraulein
2. Reserved
3. Reserved

This is IT GUYS... The Final List... CONGRATCHULEYSHUNSSS!!!
_

Il Tenore

October 1st, 2009, 04:44 AM

^^oo nga no... we're supposed to be a secondary city lang di ba?:D:D

xzibit31

October 1st, 2009, 06:27 AM

we have 2 scrapers thta were aware of. do they qualify?
1. konsehal
2. happy la
my nominees sa "add to the list":lol:
3. p h - committee on skyscraper concerns:lol:
4. dinabaw - ways and means
5. govinda - tourism or meadia concerns
6. junax - ict concerns
7. exibhit - investor realtions and investment concerns, majority floor leader
8. shakeira - committe on censorship http://l.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/i/mesg/emoticons7/107.gif
9. il tinore - pictures sa davao
10. dcwd party rep - hydropower development of tamugan concern
11. hedcor perty rep - davao city water district tamugan project concern

hahahahaha...ok yan ah.....go ako dito.....:banana:

xzibit31

October 1st, 2009, 06:32 AM

^^
Na-donate ko na lahat thru NCCC Cares :)

Let's plan our GenSan Roadtrip this Saturday. Carrotz wants to go to Mindanao's premier city pero I told him malayo na yun saka baka ma culture shock tayo, considering na probinsya ang panggagalingan natin. :)

medyo pangit din ang daan papunta doon ngayon. i guess gensan would be the nearest and best option.

racing ta? i can make it there in less than 2 hours...:lol:

davaoeagle

October 1st, 2009, 06:36 AM

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 06:37 AM

medyo pangit din ang daan papunta doon ngayon. i guess gensan would be the nearest and best option.

racing ta? i can make it there in less than 2 hours...:lol:

No need to race. Because all of us will ride with you. :lol:

xzibit31

October 1st, 2009, 06:40 AM

No need to race. Because all of us will ride with you. :lol:

ok sige. we will take my lear so that mga 15 mins lang travel natin dun...dont worry about the fuel i will fill her up....:lol:....kaya naman roundtrip on one tank of fuel....

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 06:43 AM

Ang rich mo talaga! Pwede ba kitang holdapin? :lol:

Rajah_Soliman

October 1st, 2009, 07:14 AM

ok sige. we will take my lear so that mga 15 mins lang travel natin dun...dont worry about the fuel i will fill her up....:lol:

kindly include me in the manifesto, thanks.

Govinda

October 1st, 2009, 07:55 AM

Originally Posted by MtApoStandard
we have 2 scrapers thta were aware of. do they qualify?
1. konsehal
2. happy la
my nominees sa "add to the list"
3. p h - committee on skyscraper concerns
4. dinabaw - ways and means
5. govinda - tourism or meadia concerns
6. junax - ict concerns
7. exibhit - investor realtions and investment concerns, majority floor leader
8. shakeira - committe on censorship
9. il tinore - pictures sa davao
10. dcwd party rep - hydropower development of tamugan concern
11. hedcor perty rep - davao city water district tamugan project concern

hahahahaha...ok yan ah.....go ako dito.....
__________________

natawa ako dito ah! :lol:

dinabaw

October 1st, 2009, 01:31 PM

Kitchen Rescue
‘Sugbanok,’ Xiamen noodles, green tea pancake

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1764/image027i.jpg (http://img43.imageshack.us/i/image027i.jpg/)
By Reggie Aspiras
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 19:37:00 09/30/2009

Filed Under: Food

I AM writing from my hotel of choice in Davao, the Marco Polo.

I am here for the Mindanao Culinary Festival, which was, again, a resounding success. I am also here for my “heritage” tour of Mindanao.

The diversity of Davao cuisine is unbelievable. This is where I can grab a bite of the perfect “sugba,” walk around the corner to have my fill of durian and walk back to the hotel to dine at Lotus Court with its exquisite Xiamen offerings such as stir-fried misua noodles (I love the feel of the noodles in my mouth, a main dish on its own, with so much meat and shrimps) and braised squid with brown sauce (cooked to perfection; very tender).

Cap that off with Green Tea Pancake – thick crepes brushed with green tea syrup sprinkled with sugar and nuts, and rolled with papaya. Sounds strange? On the contrary, a bite of the Green Tea Pancake is a perfumed, refreshing mouthful.

I asked long-time friend, Art Boncato, the hotel’s executive assistant manager, about their Xiamen dishes.

He said that according to Xiamen chefs Story Sun Lei and John Ye Zen Ting who were in town to train their counterparts: “It (Xiamen cuisine) is one of the eight most famous cuisines of China. It has its own character and it is famous for its seafood.”

A dish that best describes the complexity of Xiamen cuisine is Wall-Jump Buddha, a traditional Xiamen dish prepared with over 30 ingredients: shark’s fin, sea cucumber, chicken breast, pig’s trotters, abalone, mushrooms and pigeon eggs are but a few. They are carefully selected and skillfully cut.

“The cooking process is very strict. The ingredients and condiments are first put into a Shaoxing wine jar, its mouth sealed once the lid is put on. The jar is boiled and then stewed. The ingredients and condiments are then mixed to form a special flavor, each retaining part of its fragrance.”

Aside from Lotus Court, Davao has the outstanding Ah Fat Chinese restaurant.

Rajo Laurel claims Ah Fat is his favorite, raving in fact about the restaurant’s “pigik” (a kind of fish they steam and serve with its roe which they fry before incorporating it into the dish) and the “kepay” (shellfish steamed with garlic).

He is so in love with Ah Fat that he even knows exactly on which day a type of seafood is delivered. Ah Fat is a must! (tel. 082-2255787/ 2262688).

I have compiled some recipes of Davao’s most delicious offerings: Lotus Court’s Xiamen noodles and the “sugbanok” of BB Barbecue Atbp.

Xiamen noodles

250 g “misua” noodles
10 g sliced shrimps and pork
5 g sliced black mushrooms
10 g “pechay,” carrots, leeks
2 tsp oyster sauce
1 tsp chicken powder
1 tsp white sugar
2 tsp mushroom soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
Deep-fry “misua” noodles.

After deep-frying, boil in hot water for 3 minutes.
Heat a wok, add a bit of oil and add the rest of the ingredients, except soy sauce and sesame oil.
Mix well.
Add soy sauce and sesame oil.
Mix and serve immediately.

BB’s ‘sugbanok’

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I’d like to thank Gene Bangayan who unselfishly shared the recipe, the tips and how to make “sinamak,” the perfect dip for “sugbanok.”

“Sugba” is Dabawenyo for “inihaw” or grill.
“Sugbanok” is the acronym for “sinugbang manok.”
Use free-range chicken or “manok Bisaya.”
Do not use frozen chicken.
Grill only over charcoal.

Recipe:
1 whole native chicken, fresh and dressed
Marinate for 30 minutes to 1hour in mixture of:
1 c cooking oil
½ c soy sauce
4 cloves garlic, crushed
“Sugba” (or grill) on top of charcoal griller using leftover marinade for basting, and serve immediately.

Recipe for “sinamak”: Cane vinegar or coconut vinegar (“sukang tuba”)
Add ginger, shallots, garlic, black peppercorn, sugar and salt.
Keep for a few days to one week before serving (BB Barbecue Atbp, tel. 082-2221929).

Other discoveries

Marco Polo’s Lazuli Spa is tagged as one of the best spas in the Philippines. In Davao, there are only two, the one at Pearl Farm and Lazuli. The hotel’s newly opened rooms at the cabana view deck and terrace are nice and comfortable (Marco Polo Hotel, tel. 082-2210888).

I swear I can finish one whole Jic n’ Jacs Durian Cake. It is a light, soft and moist durian sponge, layered with rich durian butter icing. Owner Jennifer Tan is the Juda Liu of Davao. Sinfully addicting! Jennifer can find a way to get her durian cake to you (0918-9221709).

If you like “lechon” and chili, try Spicy Lechon of Beko’s Biik. It is “lechon de leche,” stuffed with tons of chili. It is seasoned to perfection with a bite and kick that you will never forget. Great with “suka” or calamansi. This “lechon” is not for the faint-hearted (0922-8381600).

Davao is truly where there is a bit of everything for everyone. Talagang wow ang Davao! Wow ang Mindanao!

Philippine Daily Inquirer-Lifestyle (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/lifestyle/lifestyle/view/20090930-227719/Sugbanok-Xiamen-noodles-green-tea-pancake)
E-mail the author at raspiras@inquirer.com.ph.

defyeo

October 1st, 2009, 02:59 PM

Thank you, Dinabaw, for posting the addresses. :)

Sorry, was a bit busy and dint have the time to check out the forum. Thanks for answering the request Dinabaw.

Try also the herb chicken in Spiralle. Really good.

I just tried the rack a bye baby ribs of Bigbys', the ribs here are way better than Ranchero Grill.

Nothing tops the Bulalo steak with cheese of Ranchero Grill. This is my favorite in Ranchero Grill.

defyeo

October 1st, 2009, 03:06 PM

na curious hinoon ko ug samut sa Spiralle sa Damosa... hmmmpf... unsa may lami iorder diha nga resto asyd sa pizza....

lami pud ang servings sa B3 sa NCCC.... hehehhe.

I recommend, Herb Chicken, black angus steak with butter truffle, Lamb Racks and Margharita pizza or anything in their pizza list.

defyeo

October 1st, 2009, 03:11 PM

right! in fact i was there last weekend hehe..

my favourite too is pizzaiolo at waterfront insular hotel..:)

I agree with you Pizzaiolo pizzas and pastas are great. I love eating here late in the afternoon when the sun is not that hot. I tried eating here lunch , I was sweating like playing basketball.

defyeo

October 1st, 2009, 03:21 PM

^^
For me Italian pizzas here in Davao are best served by Picobelo Ristorante. :)

Well people have different tastes and opinions. This is just my personal opinion.

Try Spiralles Pizza, its almost the same as Cebu's Giuseppes. Hehe.

Peng Hok, what other restaurants do you recommend here in Davao?

I want to try every restaurant here in Davao

Peng Hok

October 1st, 2009, 03:28 PM

Well people have different tastes and opinions. This is just my personal opinion.

Try Spiralles Pizza, its almost the same as Cebu's Giuseppes. Hehe.

What Peng Hok, what other restaurants do you recommend here in Davao?

My new favorite is Kusina Selera. I like the ambiance and the crowd. Have yet to try Pablo's at Metro Lifestyle. For Chinese Food, I go to Emerald.

reancorbz84

October 1st, 2009, 04:47 PM

nagtaka naman ako bakit walang movements sa abreeza, eh nasa kabilang side pala. hehehe lapit na matapos yung offices nila and bunk houses...... at aba bigtime kaseh made of concrete and steel yung mga ginagawang structure jan sa redbox. hehehehe

whew.. eh yan na lang ang iniintay na matapos.. hehehe yung mga engineer from manila eh nandito na sa davao.....balak nga nila rentahan bahay namen for two years hehehe. eh since la na rin nakatira eh baka paparentahan na lang din namen hehehe.... so sure na sure na matutuloy ang abreeza ha, baka may kwekwestyon na naman...

ang mga steel bars naghinay hinay na ug pangabot sa site...

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WawaY[625]

October 1st, 2009, 04:52 PM

unsa nang redbox sir?

Il Tenore

October 1st, 2009, 05:01 PM

curious ko anang red box ha... hmmm...

defyeo

October 1st, 2009, 05:16 PM

My new favorite is Kusina Selera. I like the ambiance and the crowd. Have yet to try Pablo's at Metro Lifestyle. For Chinese Food, I go to Emerald.

Last time I went to Kusina Selera, it was close. I went there the day when Ramadan ended. haha!

I just want to share an experience of mine. There was this week where in I was craving for Siomai. I tried Dimsum Diner, Mandarin, Chang hee something a stall in the mall and others. You know where I found the best siomai? I found it in Dencias! Weird. hahaha. Its a bit similar to masuki siomai in Manila. hehehe.

I just want to share that last weekend I ate in Gerrys Grill When I was in Manila, I never liked Gerrys Grill and preferred Congo and Dencias. When I tried Gerrys grill in Gmall, the food was good. Maybe the meat and ingredient here in Davao are fresher than in Manila.

defyeo

October 1st, 2009, 05:28 PM

Have anyone heard of Blue Carabao? Its a small turo turo near victoria plaza. I've tried here once and its not bad for a turo truo place. It is usually jampak and the place is very hot. But if you are not maselan with turo turo food. Try their Nilagang Carabao. Not bad for the price!

reancorbz84

October 1st, 2009, 05:33 PM

^^ana mo.. mao na kay di mu magbasa. hehehe... dinha tong mga office and bunk houses gitukud. hehehehe

reancorbz84

October 1st, 2009, 05:36 PM

FARFALLA Pasta - Bar
Your new address for French-Italian cuisine, here in Davao City

LA CORE Spa Building, Victoria Plaza Compound, JP Laurel Avenue
Davao, Philippines

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WawaY[625]

October 1st, 2009, 05:36 PM

wala may image ganina sir hehe

reancorbz84

October 1st, 2009, 05:37 PM

MtApoStandard

October 1st, 2009, 05:52 PM

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For Real

October 1st, 2009, 05:57 PM

MtApoStandard

October 1st, 2009, 06:39 PM

goys maybe we can send mail to our councilors how disgusted we are about the wakeboard issue...

http://ptlavina.wordpress.com/

http://www.facebook.com/leoavila3?_fb_noscript=1

Do you have the email of Dayanghirang so i can send it to him directly and not through other councilors?

^^ i don't know if that can generate hate campaign LOL but instead write Davao journalists...

btw kulelat naman pala sila eh! we will go for Mylen Garcia!

http://durianpost.wordpress.com/2009/07/29/lopez-dayanghirang-cellar-dwellers-in/
can anyone decipher this text message. The exact text message was: “Ds s msg frm opis of hon. Dayanghrang asking help media dsimimae: MEDIA ALER t-YAGYA ni ANTICO-RUPTION ADVCATE HON DAYANGHIrang UGMA SA PVLEIEGE SPECH GIUNSA GPA-DUgoNI MAHPUS UG 15MLION ANG 15 KA NVSTOr dvlpers gamit ngalanSA DLBM GANG. pls pason. Off of hon dvanghrang. Tnx”

though a headache to understand but the article says about it?

Dayanghirang, Mahipus hit media man for text rumor (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept/local09302009&03.html)

WawaY[625]

October 1st, 2009, 06:47 PM

ROFLMAO

anyway..motoo na unta ko kung dili lang sa nag propse :lol:

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/council-impose-new-policy-developers

Council to impose new policy on developers

THE Davao City Council is implementing a new policy that they hope will curb corruption within their ranks in light of the alleged P15 million grease money developers are giving some councilors to fast track their permit.

Majority Floor Leader Danilo Dayanghirang said the new policy will mandate all developers to issue a special power of attorney (SPA) to their representative who will be the one transacting business with the City Council.

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"This will be an air-tight system that will protect all parties from corruption," Dayanghirang said.

With the issuance of the SPA to only one authorized representative of the developer, "fixers" will then be easily identified and dealt with accordingly, Dayanghirang said.

Rumors are rife that some councilors are the ones personally following up the permits of some developers, thus fueling suspicion that they are receiving payola from the developers.

Other than the issuance of SPA, Dayanghirang said they also agreed among themselves for any councilors to refrain from dipping his/her hands into the activities of the committee where he is not a member.

"So kung may lalapit sa isang councilor na humihingi ng tulong regarding sa isang committee pero di naman sya member ay dapat i-refer nya agad ito sa iba. Di na sya dapat pa makialam ditto (If someone goes to a councilor asking for help regarding a committee of which the councilor is not a member, the councilor should refer the matter to the concerned committee and not get involved with it)," Dayanghirang said.

He said they will be coming up with a resolution Tuesday next week regarding the new policy. It was learned that the new policy will be placed in their house rules to be strictly complied with by all developers.

Davao City Vice Mayor Sara Duterte is however not very optimistic that the new policy would finally put an end to corruption in the City Council.

"Di gihapon siguro (It’s not an assurance)," was the young Duterte's reaction to the new policy's objective in stopping corruption.

Among the highly controversial issues involving the council and the developers are the Interbev, Ayala's Abreeza, and the San Miguel Brewery plant that eventually transferred to nearby Darong in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

MtApoStandard

October 1st, 2009, 06:51 PM

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Peng Hok

October 2nd, 2009, 12:53 AM

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"Ay ang liit lang pala ng Abreeza." :lol:

Peng Hok

October 2nd, 2009, 12:56 AM

Last time I went to Kusina Selera, it was close. I went there the day when Ramadan ended. haha!

I just want to share an experience of mine. There was this week where in I was craving for Siomai. I tried Dimsum Diner, Mandarin, Chang hee something a stall in the mall and others. You know where I found the best siomai? I found it in Dencias! Weird. hahaha. Its a bit similar to masuki siomai in Manila. hehehe.

Oh you have to try Dencia's lumpiang shanghai, too! :okay:

defyeo

October 2nd, 2009, 02:53 AM

Oh you have to try Dencia's lumpiang shanghai, too! :okay:

Yeah i tried the lumpiang shanghai, Ombu's lumpiang shanghai for me is better though.

My favorite in Dencias is the Crabmeat Omelette and tokwa't Gotto. hehe

If I'm not mistake this Farfalli restaurant is also the owner of Claude's?

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:35 AM

This is too much marketing for the featured stuff in this article, I wonder how much the author earned from writing this article. Yes its true, Marco Polo is the best place to check in when you stay in Davao.Ahfat, really good stuff. Lazuli? one of the best spa? maybe one of the best ambiance, but definitely not the massage. Pressure Point and Holiday Spa massage are way better.

This kind of articles which makes me not like reading the newspaper. It tends to make tourist look over the real great stuff in Davao.

The Mindanao Culinary Fest happened last saturday , i guess she was just relieved that day Ondoy was wrecking havoc in Manila :D

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 03:37 AM

As promised before na magpost ug pic. hehe. sorry dugay gipadala sa akong source kay daghan pa kaayo gipananghiran.

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dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:38 AM

A night of Davao-style dining
Adi Quisido
My Scene
Thursday, October 1, 2009
SATURDAY night was going to be a gastronomic experience, and I had all intentions of enjoying the feast the Davao Tourism Association (Data) had for the diners who came to their buffet called "A Taste of Davao-style Dining" at the Garden Oases.

It was Data's anniversary dinner in celebration of its 35th year and the culminating event of the 9th Mindanao Culinary Festival.

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An array of specialty foods by Davao's hotels and restaurants, called a "one-stop food showcase," awaited the more than 400 diners that gathered for the special event.

Upon entering the function room, it was obvious Data did a pretty good job of putting everything together. The well-appointed room was bright but not glaring to the eyes.

The dining tables were covered with crisp, white linen with glistening goblets and shiny cutlery on top. Adorning the tables were amazing centerpieces made of an assortment of flowers and vegetables. And the buffet tables were full and inviting.

As we took our seats, I panned the whole room and saw that many, if not most, of the guests knew each other; the ambiance had a "reunion of old friends" feel to it. It was like walking into a private event where everyone knew each other.

I think that's just typically Davao, where the people own the event and not the other way around. But there was no denying that the real star of the night was what everyone went there for: the food.

When dinner was opened, many did not wait for a second call to queue at the buffet table. I waited until the line was shorter, and found that the chafing dishes were replenished for those last in line.

I filled my plate with only a few of the offerings (darn that durian I had for a snack earlier), and did not feel shortchanged when I tasted the food. Scrumptiously different from the usual fare. I finished off my plate and got some dessert.

I had filled only my plate, but others at my table had several plates in front of them full of different kinds of food from the buffet. I thought I should have done the same; after all, it was an "all-you-can-eat" affair.

But the few I dished up were enough to satisfy my taste buds and appetite, because everything was delicieux. That's as far as my French goes.

A short program ensued where guest speaker and celebrity chef Reggie Aspiras gave her well-received speech. Data also awarded the winners of the MCF competitions, acknowledged its past presidents, and spoke of how far the MCF has gone since its inception.

I had the privilege of being part of the 1st MCF in 1996 organized by Data past president and MCF founding chair Margie Moran Floirendo, on whose team I belonged. I thought of how much all its past presidents, and current head Ms. Gene Bangayan, have achieved by making it the largest and most prestigious culinary event in Mindanao.

The buffet dinner itself spoke of how accomplished the members of our hotel and restaurant industries are, cooking up a feast good enough for the discriminating taste of Davaoeños. Hats off to the following establishments and their dishes in the buffet.

Ahfat Seafood Restaurant for the Hot Prawn Salad, Chippens for the Chapche/Rice, Garden Oases for the Korean Beef Stew and Banana Chips, Karl’s Koffee Korner for the brewed coffee, Mila's Catering Services for the Steamed Vegetables and santol juice, Malagos Garden Resort for the Tableya Chocolate Cake, and Pearl Farm Beach Resort for the Herb Crusted Blue Marlin.

Marco Polo for the appetizers, Apo View Hotel for the Roast Chicken Teriyaki, Chateau del Mar for the Smoked Fish and Suman Ibos, Grand Men Seng Hotel for the Lumpia Shanghai and Humba Pao, Grand Regal Hotel for the Fisherman?s Wharf, and Villa Margarita Hotel for the Pomelo Salad, Full Salad Bar, and Camote Durian Roll For Dessert.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Phils. for the Coke Bar and cocktails, Nestle Professional for the Sjora Juice and 3-in-1 coffee, Tanduay Distillers for the Tanduay Bar and cocktails, Unilever Food Solutions for the Pasta Topped With Chorizo In Red Sauce, and the Center for Asian Culinary Studies-Davao for the Roast Porkloin and Fruit Station.

It was truly a night of Davao-style dining. It had the two most important ingredients for a successful dining experience: excellent food and fine people to share it with.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/night-davao-style-dining)

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:44 AM

^^ just a guess located in Roxas Ave.?

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:47 AM

The Echo
Rudolph Ian Alama
Durian Jam
Thursday, October 1, 2009

IT WAS another triumphant homecoming of Dabawenyo pride. William "Yam" Laranas returned to his hometown of Davao City in time to present an important milestone in his movie directorial career, his first Hollywood movie titled The Echo.
The Echo is perhaps the first Hollywood film adapted from a Filipino movie. And it's a landmark project not just for Yam but also for the Filipino movie industry that for its long history has been known as a Hollywood copycat.

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In 2004, Yam was commissioned by Regal Films to create a horror film. The product was the movie Sigaw which starred Richard Gutierrez and Angel Locsin, the movie deals with a young man who moves into a haunted apartment.

In 2006, it attracted Hollywood film producer Roy Lee, who was also responsible for remakes of Asian films like The Grudge, The Ring, The Departed and My Sassy Girl. Roy Lee brought the rights from Regal Films to pave the way for its remake.

From its casting auditions, Yam plucked actor Jesse Bradford (Swimfan and Flags of our Fathers) to step in the main role which was played by Richard Gutierrez in Sigaw. Amelie Warner plays the role of Angel Locsin in the movie, Kevin Durand (X-men origins: Wolverine, Austin Powers) plays the role of the abusive cop which was originally played by Jomari Yllana. While Iza Calzado retains her role as the brutalized ghost-neighbor in the Echo.

Also appearing in The Echo were actors Pruitt Taylor Vince and Carlos Leon, who is well known as Madonna's ex and the father of the pop superstar's first child Lourdes Maria Ciccone Leon.

"It was overwhelming at first," says of Yam during his experience with the film. But he says the system is basically the same as in shooting in the Philippines but he says he had to be careful about certain idiosyncrasies and sensibilities of his cast especially since he is working with British and American actors.

He also noticed about the strict professional system in Hollywood.
"They are strict about the maximum 12 working hours," says Yam noticing the rule, which he has adapted in his new directorial project, GMA Films' thriller Patient X.

The excitement of making Sigaw basically overpowers anything says Yam.
"I basically went to L.A. to make a movie," he says. The term "Hollywood film" was just a brand and he was not conscious of the tag when he made The Echo.

In the film, direk Yam retains and enhances the brooding atmospheric character of Sigaw particularly, with a more eerie sound, which becomes a more integral part of the movie. Several aspects of the story were reworked but the core of the story which is domestic violence remains as more chilling.

The scariest parts of the movie are not the ghosts but the picture of domestic violence, Yam reveals. He says he is greatly affected when he sees news of women being beaten and abused. More than a ghost story The Echo and its earlier film Sigaw deals about the brutal nature of domestic violence.

Asked to compare Richard Gutierrez and Jesse Bradford, who played the main roles in the original and the remake, Yam says he was lucky to pull off the Richard and Jesse's acting in the two films. When Jesse watched Sigaw, he was impressed by Richard's acting, says Yam. While Richard was ecstatic watching the Hollywood actor playing his character during the Philippine premiere.

However, it was Iza Calzado whom Yam gambled to bring her on board for the remake. He says that several famous Hollywood actresses auditioned for Iza's role. He recalls being star-struck during the casting auditions since the only time he has seen them was watching them in the movies.

But Yam believed in Iza and got her for the role which she reprises in the original. The Davao City National High School class of 1985 alumnus was all praises for the Filipina actress. So impressive that even the crew was moved by her performance.

"There was one scene where she was beaten up, she inspired the crew to pass-the-hat where the money collected was donated to a women's welfare," Yam recalls of Iza's acting prowess.

Done in an indie production budget of $5-million, The Echo has achieved rave reviews from many critics when the movie was shown in Cannes and Montreal. Currently, Yam is working a script which he hopes will be made in L.A.

Direk Yam, is nowadays preoccupied with the editing of his current film titled Patient X which stars Richard Gutierrez and Cristine Reyes.
The film's two stars recently were in the news when at the height of Typhoon Ondoy, Richard rescued Cristine from the rooftop of her house in Marikina City.

Yam recalled the time when Cristine was frantically calling him. He called on Richard to check on Cristine. Yam recalls he never realized the gravity of the flood when Richard told him he was going to Cristine on a speedboat.

Patient X he says is a new take on the Aswang folklore. He says it's like The Echo in steroids. While The Echo was known for its slow-paced suspense, Patient X will be a fast-paced, hyperactive thriller according to Yam.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on October 2, 2009.

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

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:48 AM

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:52 AM

Gaisano Mall of Davao Cinema 6 with Recliner Seats
September 22nd, 2009

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Days after reading it in the news, we purchased tickets to catch a glimpse of Gaisano Mall of Davao Cinema 6. Its latest attraction: recliner seats!
Recliner seats similar to the cinema chairs in Gaisano Mall of Davao Cinema 6
(Photo taken from this site.)

It was mildly surprising to note that the cinema offers guaranteed seats. When we bought the tickets, the ticket booth crew showed us a seating arrangement sheet, and let us choose where we preferred to be seated. It’s similar to many cinemas in Metro Manila, but with the seat plan still printed on paper. The ticketing personnel suggested the farthest seats from the screen, which we gladly accepted.

The cinema entrance looks classy. An elegant chandelier greets moviegoers before entering the theater. Its dimly lit atmosphere and deep red drapes add to the elegance of the cinema. To ensure that the experience will be something different, a large metal signage at the entrance says “VIP”. Suddenly, I felt proud for Davao City for offering this kind of movie-viewing experience.

Upon entering, we saw that the theater housed a lot less seats than the average Davao cinema. There was no second floor (or more famously known as “balcony” here in Davao), and the flooring was not too inclined. But here’s the Big Wow: insanely huge leg space! Seat rows are distanced more than a meter apart. It appears like an entire row of seats can fit in between two rows.

Now, about those recliner seats… They were pretty comfortable and huge. However, they looked similar to the cinema seats in NCCC Mall. I was hoping that the seats were equipped with built-in foot rests, but I was disappointed to learn that that they were not.

Nevertheless, the improved guaranteed seating plan and the large leg space are worth the extra P30 that we shelled out.

Davaobase (http://www.davaobase.com/2009/09/gaisano-mall-of-davao-cinema-6-with-recliner-seats)

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 03:52 AM

^^ just a guess located in Roxas Ave.?

Located sa Boyayang likod sa HCDC GYM.

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:55 AM

Located sa Boyayang likod sa HCDC GYM.

nay i know who's the architect?;)

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:57 AM

Free Concert in Davao for Typhoon Ondoy Victims!
October 1st, 2009

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Sagip MusikaAftershock presents a benefit concert for the victims of typhoon Ondoy. The event is set on October 2, 2009, Friday, from 6 PM to 9 PM at the Victory Auditorium located at the 2nd floor of Tionko Building, Duterte St, Davao City.

It will feature local artists such as Accused by Them, Aftershock, Angel and Chica Bonitas, Aries Sales, As a Whole, DJ Gor, Embrace Thy Will, Groove Unlimited, Lost Tribe, and To the Tune of Lilies.

It’s a free concert, but attendees are requested to bring donations in any form (cash, food, medicines, canned goods, toiletries, clothing, others) for the victims of typhoon Ondoy in Luzon. This event is made possible in coordination with ABS-CBN Foundation’s Sagip Kapamilya and 104.3 The Edge Radio FM.

Davaobase (http://www.davaobase.com/2009/10/free-davao-concert-for-ondoy-victims)

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 03:58 AM

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 04:00 AM

nay i know who's the architect?;)

Connie S Dy as usual, die hard man HCDC ana.

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 04:05 AM

^^ mao ba , kanang location murag dili man gud Boyayangish LOL

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 04:07 AM

^^ mao ba , kanang location murag dili man gud Boyayangish LOL

Kabalo ka na sa imahinasyon sa mga architect para nindot tan-awon ilang perspective. :lol:

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 04:12 AM

Kabalo ka na sa imahinasyon sa mga architect para nindot tan-awon ilang perspective. :lol:

naa pa ba ang office ni Archt. Commie Dy sa Bajada or gi baligya na nila sa Ayala?

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 04:19 AM

naa pa ba ang office ni Archt. Commie Dy sa Bajada or gi baligya na nila sa Ayala?

Wala lang ko idea kung naa pa ba kay murag mingaw man ilang pwesto maski ang showroom sa mga sakyanan wala na man kaayo. makita lang nako ang water refilling station.

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 04:23 AM

^^ i see...

kini as not pramis wer dafet?

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5790/10022009.gif (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/10022009.gif/)

clue: 10,000 seating capacity.

sandman.ink

October 2nd, 2009, 04:29 AM

^^ i see...

kini as not pramis wer dafet?

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5790/10022009.gif (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/10022009.gif/)

clue: 10,000 seating capacity.

USEP Dome, or cultural Center ba to...hehehe

btw, gawan mo ng u/c thread sa projects on the rise sir ambs... :D

sandman.ink

October 2nd, 2009, 04:32 AM

"Ay ang liit lang pala ng Abreeza." :lol:

according to who?

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 04:33 AM

^^ unya na pag na gather na nako tanan evidences and mug shots ... anyway it's only a "stone's throw away" :D

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 04:43 AM

^^ i see...

kini as not pramis wer dafet?

http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5790/10022009.gif (http://img196.imageshack.us/i/10022009.gif/)

clue: 10,000 seating capacity.

DAVAO CITY – A modern gymnasium touted to be one of the biggest sport centers in the region will soon rise at the University of Southeastern Philippines (Usep) campus in Davao City.:banana:

MtApoStandard

October 2nd, 2009, 04:47 AM

MtApoStandard

October 2nd, 2009, 04:52 AM

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http://blog-imgs-12.fc2.com/p/i/c/picc1212/IMGP5369090927.jpg

http://picc1212.blog68.fc2.com/blog-entry-1611.html

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 05:11 AM

Unsay update sa 2 biotechnology laboratories of the Mindanao campus of the University of the Philippines (UP) sa Bago Oshiro? Gamay ra ba nga project para sa inyo para atong mahisgutan?

Moanha raba daw GMA para sa pagbutang ug time capsule.

sandman.ink

October 2nd, 2009, 05:19 AM

^^ unya na pag na gather na nako tanan evidences and mug shots ... anyway it's only a "stone's throw away" :D

:okay:

sandman.ink

October 2nd, 2009, 05:20 AM

the room size is right for intimate viewing experience. imo

di po yan talaga ang cinema - I guess, the writer only used the image kasi similar ang seats...that's too small po. :D

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 05:24 AM

Kanus-a kaha ni matinuod? Priority projects kaha ni? Well, ang uban natuman naman diba?

1. Food Terminal Complex, P 230 Million
The project is being proposed by the National Development Corporation or NDC which owns the property located near the Davao Fishport Complex at Daliao, Toril.

It aims to gain competitive edge among the EAGA countries through the establishment of a modern facility that will serve as consolidation, processing, packaging, storage and distribution center for the farm produce within and coming in to Davao City and to accommodate the growing numbers Mindanao, Philippines, Davao, Tourism, Dabawenyo, Government, Mayor, Information, Business, Corporation, Investment, Company, Proprietorship, Partnership, Disclosure, Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte, Lungsod Ng Davao, Trade, Center, Food, Terminal, Prospectiveof traders and bulk sales of agri-produce in Davao City.

The project will have 7 components (trading center, cold storage facility, food processing center for value adding activities, dry storage warehouse, cargo handling and trucking, commercial or industrial spaces for lease or sale, and common-bonded warehouses for trading activities.

Prospective Locators will have the Following Options for Ownership of the Facilities:

a. Lease to own. Locators will pay a monthly amortization cost to the proponents for a maximum of 25 years to fully own the property in the complex;

b. Outright purchase from proponents. However, the sale to the locators shall be subjected to certain conditions to ensure proper utilization of the complex;

c. Invest in stocks. This is with the assumption that the proponents decide to create a corporation with developers and other prospective stockholders that will manage the complex.

2. Wastewater Collection and Treatment Facilities, P 1.148 Billion
The study shows that the collection and transportation of the wastewater of the most densely populated area of Davao City is feasible and would cost 1.148 billion pesos or 30 million US$.

The best layout has been found to be the separation of the whole area into three sub-basins, each with a pumping station, pumping directly to the wastewater treatment plant on the west bank of Davao River.

The most suitable site for a wastewater treatment plant that would serve the City of Davao has been identified as that located in Bucana, on the west bank of the Davao River, just downstream of the Bolton Bridge. Subsequent to a technical-economic evaluation of several alternatives, the SBR (Sequencing Batch Reactor) process has been shown to be the most attractive treatment option in terms of its capital cost which amounts to 9.9 million US$.

Operating costs using SBR process are estimated to be 1.98 million US$ annually. (Estimates excluded costs of resettlement, land, financing, duty, and tax. Complete lists and exhibits of tables, summary of computations, layouts, and comparisons can be found in the feasibility study conducted by APTCO and the SM Group International, October 1999).

3. Proposed 23-km Coastal road, P 500 – 800 Million
This project is a 23-kilometer road that will start from Toril (a sub-urban area in Southern Davao) down to Cabaguio (a 4-lane road) across the Magsaysay Park. The construction of this coastal roadMindanao, Philippines, Davao, Tourism, Dabawenyo, Government, Mayor, Information, Business, Corporation, Investment, Company, Proprietorship, Partnership, Disclosure, Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte, Lungsod Ng Davao, Trade, Center, Food, Terminal, Prospective will include toll ways and a center median wide enough to accommodate the piers for the Light Rail Transit system. Depending on the cost of lot acquisition since the project covers areas that are privately owned, the project may range from P500m to P800m.

4. Seaport Expansion Facilities
Modern facilities for the city’s seaport are needed with continuous increase in trading. A modern seaport will also complement the growing export-related manufacturing industries in the City.

5. Theme Parks
Theme parks in the tradition of Disney and Enchanted Kingdom shall provide thousands of tourists another alternative destination and itinerary when doing business or pleasure trip in the City or its nearby localities. Due to the absence of such establishments in the entire island, a pioneering venture in said industry is seen very feasible considering the more than 30-million market of Mindanao and the Visayas.

6. Sta. Ana Waterfront Development
From this area will rise amenities such as conference facilities, hotels, shopping center, fisherman’s wharf, commercial buildings, amusement facilities and parks. Left riverbank will be converted to a green area including commercial establishments. The coastal road and a few access roads will be connected with the reclamation area. This is estimated to cost around 12 billion pesos

7. Light Rail Project, P 240B
This project aims to establish an urban light rail transit system that will serve the coastal areas of the city as well as neighboring cities and municipalities in Davao del Norte and Davao del Sur. It hopes to provide faster, stable and reliable services to transport people and cargoes in the area. It is expected that the implementation of the project will result to the reduction of passengers’ travel time as well as solve the traffic congestions on the roads.

The project will cover a total of 37 stations for a total of 82.7 kms. Stretching from the city of Panabo in Davao del Norte and the Municipality of Sta. Cruz in Davao del Sur. It will be implemented through a Built-Operated Transfer (BOT) financing scheme and as planned, will be constructed as follows:

Stage 1 Panacan to Toril 35.7 kms 22 stations
Stage 2-A Toril to Sta. Cruz 25.0 kms 10 stations
Stage 2-B Panacan to Panabo 22.0 kms 5 stations

8. Davao City Sports Complex, P 600 Million
The project aims to create an environment-friendly complex such as indoor / outdoor sports facilities, open space, sports academy (classrooms, auditorium, library, sports laboratory, sports medicine clinic) and quarters for athletes undergoing training and sports officials.

Under the agreement, the University of the Philippines is to make available, from its reservation, 20 hectares for this project and provide professional input in the operation of the sports complex. The city in turn will provide the funding for the infrastructure and the improvement of the access roads leading to the Complex.

Opportunities Requiring Medium to Large Scale Capitalization

1. Business Process OutsourcingMindanao, Philippines, Davao, Tourism, Dabawenyo, Government, Mayor, Information, Business, Corporation, Investment, Company, Proprietorship, Partnership, Disclosure, Rodrigo "Rody" Duterte, Lungsod Ng Davao, Trade, Center, Food, Terminal, Prospective, Housing,
The City is now being eyed as a viable site for call center operations and other related business process outsourcing operation (medico-legal transcription, animation, etc.) due to its readiness in terms of manpower, infrastructure and other required amenities.

2. Housing Development
With a backlog of more than 40,000 units, Davao City is a very viable site for housing projects that will offer low-cost to medium cost housing units.

3. Products and Services for Relaxation
There is a growing demand for products and services that will offer relaxation to the growing working population such as spas, salons, candles for aroma therapy, pillows, etc.

4. Establishment of Medical, Educational, Training and Sports Facilities
Davao’s daytime population doubles primarily because it is considered as the de facto capital of Mindanao serving as the center for commerce, education, services.

The Priority Investment Areas of the City
This listing is based on a study conducted by the Services Group of Virginia. These priority areas are believed to spur further economic growth in the city. Qualified investors may avail of the local incentives both fiscal and non-fiscal.

(1) Property development such as the development of industrial estates, convention centers, residential, commercial, and office building development;

(2) Tourism and recreational facilities such as business hotels, restaurants, beach and mountain resorts and theme parks;

(3) Agro-business and food processing such as but not limited to fruit processing (vacuum, dehydrated, spray dried), canned specialty vegetables, extruded snack food, cupflower production;

(4) Light manufacturing and Assembly such as but not limited to garments, footwear, toys, bulky kitchen and house wares; and

(5) Transshipment infrastructure/facilities such as seaport construction and common bonded warehouse.

(6) The putting up of environmental enhancement and protection projects,

(7) The establishment of foreign bank branches,

(8) Telecommunications (including information and communications technology or ICT) and

(9) Educational, medical, training, and sports facilities

sandman.ink

October 2nd, 2009, 05:31 AM

^^ mga proposal pa lang yan mostly...I guess, yan ang mga hinahanapan ng mga investors. IMO

MtApoStandard

October 2nd, 2009, 05:33 AM

di po yan talaga ang cinema - I guess, the writer only used the image kasi similar ang seats...that's too small po. :Duhm, salamat po:D

eflex

October 2nd, 2009, 05:40 AM

DAVAO CITY – A modern gymnasium touted to be one of the biggest sport centers in the region will soon rise at the University of Southeastern Philippines (Usep) campus in Davao City.:banana:

salamat..kung si digong ang hihintayin natin wala tayong maaasahan...:)

sandman.ink

October 2nd, 2009, 05:47 AM

salamat..kung si digong ang hihintayin natin wala tayong maaasahan...:)

in fairness to Mayor Duterte, meron syang Sports Complex proposed in UP Min...pero, nahirapan paalisin mga squatters.

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 05:47 AM

^^ mga proposal pa lang yan mostly...I guess, yan ang mga hinahanapan ng mga investors. IMO

Ic. Sa madugay'g madali makapaabot ko or maski akong apo (puhon) nga moabot ang panahon nga matinuod ni tanan or maski 80% man lang.

Govinda

October 2nd, 2009, 06:43 AM

I recommend, Herb Chicken, black angus steak with butter truffle, Lamb Racks and Margharita pizza or anything in their pizza list.

you gotta try their sea bass with olives too..:)

Govinda

October 2nd, 2009, 07:07 AM

Well people have different tastes and opinions. This is just my personal opinion.

Try Spiralles Pizza, its almost the same as Cebu's Giuseppes. Hehe.

Peng Hok, what other restaurants do you recommend here in Davao?

I want to try every restaurant here in Davao

though you are asking peng hok, may i share my own recommendations?

1. asia restaurant - for the best crabs in town..
2. salutti - try their chorizo rice and beef salpicao..
3. lotus court - for their dimsum..
4. belito's vineyard - for their paella negra, garlic tilapia, kilawing kambing and the list goes on..
5. claude's - for the steaks, soups & chowders..
6. el torro - for the tapas..
7. probinsya - for the native breakfast..
8. paradise island - if you wanna enjoy an early morning breakfast by the shore..try their pineapple rice..
9. cafe marco - for the longest breakfast buffet..watch out also for their monthly themes. most of the time it surprises me with a delectable, gastronomical feast!
10. hanoi - for the vietnamese fare..
11. aseya - for the asian fusion..try their indian roti prata..
12. hola espana - the secret is to select well from their menu..then try their churros for dessert. amazing with tequila-based beer corona..

and of course as mentioned in the previous posts, spiralle, pizzaiolo and picobello for the pizzas and pasta..:)

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 07:15 AM

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 07:24 AM

Dr. Bill Larkin: Davao will always be his second home
Written by: Times Editors , Times Editors
Friday, 02 October 2009

THE UNIVERSITY of Mindanao has tremendously changed since 1966 when a young American Field Service Scholar came to study and live in the city.
“If the driving range (at Matina campus) was there when I was in school, I would never have attended class,” said Dr. William “Bill” Larkin, president of the Art Institute of Philadelphia.
Bill, who was here a couple of months ago to bring his son Keith to visit the Quitains whom he considers his family, got in touch with classmates and barkadas, one of whom is Foreign Affairs Asst. Secretary Bahnarim Guinomla. He missed the other two: former mayor Zaf Respicio and Judge Danilo Belo.
“Davao was very different in 1966. I was the only American in any of the colleges. It wasn’t that I was popular … more than I was unique,” he said.
People were very curious at first, after all, at that time there were seldom any Caucasians living in the city, much less studying in college. But after a short period of time when the novelty wore off, he came to be just one of the boys.

At the College of Liberal Arts (now College of Arts and Sciences), Bill recalls how much fun he had in the campus with his friends just learning about things he would otherwise not have experienced in the US. But it is his deep ties with the Quitains, whom he considers family, that has drawn him here again and again. In fact, this year was his tenth visit to Davao City since 1966.
“It was not a matter of being a foster (family) it was being a part of the family,” he said. And this means getting in touch, like any other Filipino, with who married whom and how many children, nieces and nephews there are now in the family. It must be difficult to track everyone, especially as many have migrated to other countries, but he seemed to get in touch with them.

“I have a wonderful relationship with the family and also with the people of Davao,” Bill said. He mostly remembers the names of the old streets where he used to walk with his friends or the street he passes when he goes home from school. Back then, they walked a lot.
What brings him here, this year?
“The reason I’m here is Keith. His elder sister Patricia went to Barcelona in Spain last year. He asked me if he also gets to travel,” he said.
Keith, 15, who is in the 8th Grade, chose to come to Davao City “to visit his relatives.”
It was summer break so Keith had a couple of weeks free. His impression was that it was simply wonderful to have so many relatives taking care of him and bringing him to a lot of interesting places. Keith was also able to sample most of the food served to him.
“Davao has been a second home for a long time,” Bill said, sounding wistful.
And his friends and family here are proud of what he has achieved.
The University of Mindanao conferred to him in 1991 the distinction of “Most Outstanding Alumni of UM” which he treasures most.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=3955)

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 07:31 AM

PIA Press Release
2009/10/02

Relief drive in Davao continues; Dabawenyo students in Manila pitch in

by Prix D. Banzon

Davao City (2 October) -- The private and public sector-initiated relief drives in Davao continue as organizers called on all Dabawenyos to support the campaign to help fellow countrymen in typhoon stricken Metro Manila and Luzon areas. Davao kids studying in Manila also responded readily on the call for volunteer work.

Several establishments here stage drop off points where the public could bring there donations.

SM City Davao has set up a drop off area inside the mall since Monday that will accept donations either in kind or in cash as SM Foundation, Inc. through its "Operations Tulong Express" continues to distribute relief goods to the affected victims.

Debbie Go, SM regional operations manager for Mindanao said the same drop off point was also set up at SM City in Cagayan de Oro even as she said that the drive is done systemside.

The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) is asking members of the Davao business community to help our kababayans who are still in dire need of aid after typhoon Ondoy's unexpected devastation.

Donors are encouraged to extend whatever support they can give. Ready-to-eat food, toiletries, towels, generic medicines and beddings will be very much appreciated.

For your donations, please deliver it to the DCCCII Office at 2F Chamber Building, JP Laurel Avenue, Davao City. Please do not hesitate to contact the DCCCII Professional Management Team at telephone numbers (082) 221-4148 or 305-1423 and look for Ms. Majal L. Cossid or Ms. Janice A. Langcamon.

Also the office of a local newspaper here is designated as receiving area for donations as Sun.Star Davao located at Granland Building, R. Castillo Street, Agdao this city opens its door to accept the donations. Their sales office at the ground floor, Door 2, Krister Twin Alley Arcade, Ponciano Reyes Street in Davao City will also receive donations. Interested donors may call 082 235-1004 to 07, 235-1009 and 227-9971.

Television networks here also are into the gathering of donations as both ABS CBN and GMA are actively soliciting the support of the Dabawenyos for donations.

Meanwhile many of the Davao kids now studying in Manila are actively working as volunteers in relief and distribution of goods for typhoon victims and these are students who are mostly enrolled at Ateneo de Manila University, University of the Philippines and De LaSalle University.

Two of the Davao boys were among the four who came to Ateneo gym in Katipunan to start repacking relief goods on Sunday evening until midnight and they were joined the succeeding days and nights by fellow students when donations from ADMU alumni and other donors started coming in.

"This would only shows that wherever they are they have that true spirit of being Dabawenyo," one parent commented in Facebook.

The Davao boys also helped in the relief distribution and clean up in the Pasig area. (PIA) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091002.htm&no=04&r=R11&y=09&mo=10)

Dynomite

October 2nd, 2009, 07:40 AM

murag tung niagi pa ma nang bulan in fact wala mo adto si GMA kay daghan mga protester..UP man gud!:D

Diay ba. Wala man gud ko makabasa diri mao nga nagtuo ko na dili sya makainteres kaayo. Pero ang ako lang maski makabasa kog maski ginagmay nga projects ganahan ko at least naa koy reminder nga kanunay naa development ang Davao.

Btw, nagtaligsik na sab diri Manila ug praning na mga kauban nako diri kay basin bahaon nasab sila. Hinaot dili na mobaha pa ug ingon ato ka grabe.

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 07:46 AM

Ang linis ng Davao pati tao iniligpit!:D

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/641/imgp5344090927.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/imgp5344090927.jpg/)

http://picc1212.blog68.fc2.com/blog-entry-1611.html

naisisip ko lang este doon lang tayo nakakaiisip how lucky Davao is,lagi tayo nagrereklamo kahit ankle deep lang ang baha at in less than an hour suma subside na, kung tutuusin you can't fathom the tragedy what MM is going thru, 24 hrs cleaning by our street sweepers at di lang man tayo marunong mag segregate? CENRO pa gumagawa at LGU tuloy tuloy pa rin ang pag gagawa ng mga flood control works kahit linggo!di ba swerteeng swete na tayo at least to pay back kailangan rin natin mag contribute in our own small way, like segregating garbage amd disposing waste properly to lessen the work load of CENRO .

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 08:06 AM

Thursday, October 01, 2009
Davao City's Chinese Moon Fest draws Pinoy crowd

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A staff member of a food factory shows a pair of lovers' mooncakes marked with Chinese characters "Xi" meaning marital bliss in Huaibei, east China's Anhui Province. Such specially designed mooncakes are favored among lovers who are ready to get married during the three-day holiday of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a traditional Chinese holiday for family reunion and enjoying mooncakes together. (Xinhua / Wang Wen)

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A Lantern-making and Mooncake-eating contests are just two of the highlights of this weekend’s celebration of the 1st Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in Davao City’s Chinatown.

The second most important day in the Chinese calendar, the Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival 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.

Today, dubbed as Lantern Lighting Day, Chinatown hosted a variety of activities, including the Chinese Lantern Making Contest at the Peace Archway in Santa Ana Avenue.

The weekend-long night market at Unity Archway along Magsaysay Avenue and Food and Entertainment Fiesta along Chavez Street is expected to draw huge crowds. (Ian Garcia)

Labels: China town, Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, Davao City, Mooncake

Mondanao Examiner (http://zamboangajournal.blogspot.com/2009/10/davao-citys-chinese-moon-fest-draws.html)

Noize_320

October 2nd, 2009, 08:06 AM

Ang linis ng Davao pati tao iniligpit!:D

http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/641/imgp5344090927.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/imgp5344090927.jpg/)

"you miss that spot on the right" :lol:

davaob4now

October 2nd, 2009, 09:15 AM

"Ay ang liit lang pala ng Abreeza." :lol:

kaya nga no choice eh...mag pa vertical sila...:)
tallest daw..:D

ive seen marquee mall photos and it looks great...unsa kaha ang sa Abreeza..:D

Hirono-kun

October 2nd, 2009, 10:01 AM

naisisip ko lang este doon lang tayo nakakaiisip how lucky Davao is,lagi tayo nagrereklamo kahit ankle deep lang ang baha at in less than an hour suma subside na, kung tutuusin you can't fathom the tragedy what MM is going thru, 24 hrs cleaning by our street sweepers at di lang man tayo marunong mag segregate? CENRO pa gumagawa at LGU tuloy tuloy pa rin ang pag gagawa ng mga flood control works kahit linggo!di ba swerteeng swete na tayo at least to pay back kailangan rin natin mag contribute in our own small way, like segregating garbage amd disposing waste properly to lessen the work load of CENRO .

:yes: agree. Pero wala talaga tayong magawa. Ang halos lahat ng mga taga-dabaw ay ganyan ang ugali, hindi marunong mag-segregate. Pag-nasasabing biodegradable, ilalagay sa non and interchange it. But I guess hindi naman siguro mga taga-davao lang ang may ganyang attitude, pati na rin ang mga tao dito sa iba't - ibang panig ng mundo.

Hope we can change that.
Hope we can change that.
Hope we can change that.
Hope we can change that.
Hope we can change that.

Kahit pa na sinabing "We hope we can change our attitude", wala ra gihapon. Sayop ra gihapon ang mga tao. Kailangan ibalik ang mga tao sa high school.

dj_olrac

October 2nd, 2009, 10:33 AM

dinabaw

October 2nd, 2009, 02:32 PM

Chinatown is RP's biggest

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photo by Paul Borromeo

DAVAO City's Chinatown is the country's biggest said City Tourism Officer Rizal Giovanni Bong Aportadera on Monday.

Aportadera, while promoting the first Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival in the city, said the city's Chinatown is biggest in land area compared to other Chinatowns in the country.

"Our Chinatown is biggest in the country and it will be the first time that the Davao City Chinatown Development Council will celebrate this festival. Karon lang gyud ni siya natututkan ug maayo. So we're happy that both sectors (business and government) are participating in developing Chinatown," Aportadera said.

"The Chinese Mid-Autumn Moon Festival is a very important festival for the Chinese people, falls on the 15th day of the 8th month og the Lunar Calendar. This year, it falls on October 3, this Saturday," Aportadera said.

Aportadera said the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival will be the fifth event that will be regularly celebrated in the Chinatown. The other celebrations are the Chinese New Year, Araw ng Dabaw, Kadayawan Festival, and Pasko Fiesta.

The city's Chinatown which occupies parts of barangays 30-C and 27-C will be filled with activities starting Wednesday, Aportadera said.

"The festivities will begin simultaneously at the Unity and Friendship archways along Ramon Magsaysay Avenue and Peace Archway along Sta. Ana Avenue. Starting on Friday, the night market will be opened to the public at the Unity Archway," Aportadera said.

"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. Along Chavez Street, a food and entertainment fiesta will also be held," Aportadera added.

On October 3, night of the festival, a moon gazing and a musical showdown to be participated by various Chinese schools in the city will be held at the Peace Archway. The festivities will continue on October 4, Sunday, with the food and entertainment fiesta.

Source: Sun Star Davao