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dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 06:40 AM

Davao City’s Finest
Written by: Dayanghirang , Danny
Thursday, 15 October 2009

DAVAO City’s record on law enforcement, police action and peace and order has always been one of the best in the Philippine archipelago. The efficiency of the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) has always been a source of pride for the citizenry of Davao. As one of the grateful citizens of Davao, I can boast that Davao City has arguably the best set of police officers in the country.
The fact that there is 1:1,300 police to population ratio in Davao City, which is far from the ideal ration of 1:500, does not make the DCPO impotent in dealing with lawless elements of the city. This handicap has not in any way decreased the competence of our police officers, on the contrary, our police officers strive and succeeded in addressing the various threats to peace and order in the city. This could not have been possible without the all out support from the City Government of Davao headed by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

The recent statistics indicated that there is an increase of 78% of the index crimes in Davao City, from 1,365 incidents during January to September of this year compared to the 778 incidents in 2008. But these numbers exist only because of the consolidation of reported crime conducted by the PNP. The numbers mentioned is the total crime reported not only to the DCPO but also to other law enforcement agencies such as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), Department of Justice (DOJ), Ombudsman and even the physical injury cases at the barangay level.
The DCPO has in fact has made great effort to sustain the level of peace and order that the residents in Davao City has been used to. This can be seen from the many accomplishments the DCPO has done. The DCPO has solved 802 cases of the crimes from January to September. Among these cases were the neutralization of an akyat bahay gang, the apprehension of numerous suspects involved in robbery and hold-up cases, carnapping, murder and homicide cases.

In addition, the DCPO has an anti-criminality action plan which would use the DCPO’s intelligence unit, investigation unit, operation unit and community relations to address the growing problem on street crimes, gangsterism and illegal drugs. With this plan, it would further improve the peace and order situation in Davao City.
During the upcoming months the DCPO would be more vigilant in crime prevention, especially during the yuletide season. Because the country is still affected by the slump in the worldwide economy, which in turn has increased the problems on poverty and unemployment and these two factors are primary reasons for a commission of a crime. This would necessarily mean that crime rate would increase would only increase. Because of this, the DCPO would enhance police visibility, coordination among intelligence and law enforcement agencies in order to better achieve crime prevention in the city.
I am certain that Davao City residents can be rest assured that the dedication and hard work of our police officers will not give up in fighting for the sake of the Dabawenyos. That their relentless vigilance against the lawless aspect of the city would never waive. With the help of our Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, I am sure that the peace and order situation in Davao would only get better.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=4296)

sandman.ink

October 15th, 2009, 06:42 AM

^^ Dayanghirang? si countcilor yan?

dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 06:46 AM

^^yup

Davao has 5T estimated IT professionals
Wednesday, October 14, 2009

By Carlo P. Mallo

THE total number of IT professionals in Davao City has yet to be accounted for by the umbrella group of IT organizations in the city, the ICT Davao.

During the Club 888 business forum Tuesday at the Marco Polo Hotel, Bert Barriga of ICT Davao said that a rough estimate will be at 5,000 IT professionals.

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"But this is already a very big estimate," Barriga said. "If we can only account for the total number of players in teh city, it will be easier to attract more players and markets into the picture."

At present, Barriga said they do not know how many there are in the labor force and what specializations are available.

"A number of them are home-based and freelancers which is very difficult to track and remains to be unaccounted for," Barriga said.

Nationwide, there are approximately 160,000 IT professionals at hand.

Moreover, the IT tide in Davao City has been quite slow with only over four Philippine Economic Zone Authority accredited business processes outsourcing hubs.

Despite this, ICT players have remained confident that the sector has a brighter future in Davao City.

"The construction of all these BPO spaces is a show of confidence in the city's ICT sector," Lizabel Holganza, president of ICT Davao said.

In recent years, the city has witnessed the spur of growth of IT-BPO services with multiple locations leveraging their strength to become the outsourcing destination for global business processes.

Nationwide, revenues from the BPO industry has already breached the $4.5 billion mark.

"The industry here is still in its infancy stage, and there are still a lot of speculations going on," Holganza said.

Davao City is among the 2008 Top 10 Philippine IT-BPO Destinations, having been ranked by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT) and the Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) as Number 4 out of 37 Philippine cities in the First BPO Summit last December of 2008.

Despite this seemingly enviable position, Davao City only has one percent market share as against the industry's total market.

But in the past years, Davao City has seen a 56 percent growth in number of IT-BPO jobs in the city.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/davao-has-5t-estimated-it-professionals)

dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 07:03 AM

Caffe V
Gov. Duterte St., Davao City

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dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 07:16 AM

New Samal Resort Project Likened to Singapore's Sentosa

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Speaking of the Samal Resort, near Davao, Philippines, "It's beautiful! It's a promising site. It would be like a small version of Sentosa in Singapore once fully developed."

Architect Ferrychie B. Cuasito summed up her impression and her vision of the 45 hectare property introduced to the public as Samal Highlands Garden Resort.

It is owned by Podador-Alegre-Navarrete and Associates and developed by RJP Realty and Development Corporation which has brought in the planning and architectural expertise of Kintanar, Santamaria, Estalillia, LG&V, and Cuasito and Perez.

The recent broker and press presentation of the property development revealed that the site is located at the northern tip of the Island Garden City of Samal particularly in Barangay San Isidro, District of Babak.

Just nine kilometers away from the Babak Ferry Terminal, the new Samal Resort property which stretches along a 800-meter beach-line is fronting the big and small Liguid islands.

With a project cost pegged at P800 million, the 45-hectare property will undergo a three-phase development particularly named as Emilia Garden Residences, Terazzas de San Isidro and Costa de Azure.

The Emilia and the Terazzas will unfold a mix of high-end residential areas at a flat and highland terrain sites while the Costa de Azure will feature leisure, recreational and wellness facilities.

Since the residential areas used to be mango and coconut tree plantations, lot buyers would have their share of at least two of the full grown trees, giving ready-made natural shade.

Lying below a 30-meter-high cliff at the back of Terazzas de San Isidro area, the Costa de Azure would become a versatile place to enjoy sports activities such as swimming, kayaking, jetskiing, rappelling and taking a zip-line thrill.

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It would also serve as an educational tour site of students who would like to see and observe the environment of a naturally-grown mangrove area.

There will be gazebos, a coffee shop, a convention center, cottages and hotel rooms at Costa de Azure to serve those who want to do business while enjoying the Samal Resort and the beach.

One of the property owners, Dr. Jonathan Alegre during the property development presentation rites said the project started with just a dream of having a place to while away the stressful living of city life.

But the location his family has found, turned out to be more than just a place to rest but a "God-given" site whose grandeur they want to share with other people.

In the same event, co-owner Emilia Podador-Navarette Alegre revealed that the real property development project has been hatched as a tribute to the late Engineer Emilia Lim Podador, who she said, was a visionary and dreamer.

http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/4695/samalhighlands2.jpg (http://img70.imageshack.us/i/samalhighlands2.jpg/)

Cebu-Philippines (http://www.cebu-philippines.net/samal-resort.html)

Il Tenore

October 15th, 2009, 07:29 AM

^^nice gud ang interiors! :okay:

pirmi ko naga-agi diri..

sandman.ink

October 15th, 2009, 07:40 AM

unsa nang ginahimo sa Mandaya Hotel? kinsa nakabalo? :)

dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 07:46 AM

^^ asa sa Hotel mismo?

sandman.ink

October 15th, 2009, 07:46 AM

^^ Sentosa? nice diay...theme park unta ilang tirada

Peng Hok

October 15th, 2009, 08:00 AM

unsa nang ginahimo sa Mandaya Hotel? kinsa nakabalo? :)

Asa banda?

sandman.ink

October 15th, 2009, 08:17 AM

sa Ponciano side...hehe...naa man gud murag mga kahoy nagtindug ...or basig nalibat lang ko...

WawaY[625]

October 15th, 2009, 08:20 AM

^^ dili kaha naa ray nagutkod ug eatery tapad sa Royal Mandaya? :lol:

btw, human na ang NCCCICC? (NCCC International Convention Center)?

Peng Hok

October 15th, 2009, 08:25 AM

sa Ponciano side...hehe...naa man gud murag mga kahoy nagtindug ...or basig nalibat lang ko...

Aw. Sa open parking? Basig carenderia ra bitaw to. :lol:

;44639696']

btw, human na ang NCCCICC? (NCCC International Convention Center)?

Wow kanindot paminawon oi! :lol: Covered roof pa lang yet. Mag resume sila soon. :)

Btw, dili daw magdayon ang Jollibee sa Panacan. Nag inarte ang corporate nila sa floor layout. :lol:

kira_45

October 15th, 2009, 08:30 AM

sayang naa na unta duol jollibee dri samo..louy kaayo mga tao atbang dha sa nccc panacan g demolish cla kagahapon..

WawaY[625]

October 15th, 2009, 08:34 AM

^^ their loss...and wendy's gain :D

Peng Hok

October 15th, 2009, 08:36 AM

sayang naa na unta duol jollibee dri samo..louy kaayo mga tao atbang dha sa nccc panacan g demolish cla kagahapon..

Lagi daw. Nawad-an nuon ug potential customers (ug shoplifters) ang NCCC. :lol:

;44640016']^^ their loss...and wendy's gain :D

Wendy's? :D

kira_45

October 15th, 2009, 08:58 AM

ah!!wendy's gyud ahehehe..:lol::lol:

WawaY[625]

October 15th, 2009, 09:33 AM

pwede din Burger King hehe

Peng Hok

October 15th, 2009, 09:52 AM

^^

Nag buot buot. :lol:

leml

October 15th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Hungry Jack's! :D ^^

xzibit31

October 15th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Quote:
One (1) Mall Manager for SM City Davao
Two (2) Leasing Managers for SM City Davao
what does it mean
__________________

1 mall manager because assistant mall manager lang meron.

2 leasing managers kasi kailangan ng 1 leasing for long term tenants and another leasing for short term tenants.

xzibit31

October 15th, 2009, 11:38 AM

;44641614']pwede din Burger King hehe

in and out burger!!! the best....:banana:

davaob4now

October 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Hungry Jack's! :D ^^

bat nasali ang kangaroo burger dito from down under? :D

wala pa diay wendy's sa davao?

Il Tenore

October 15th, 2009, 02:34 PM

^^wala pay wendy's diri... :)

kubwak

October 15th, 2009, 02:37 PM

really now... bacon mushroom melt coming soon to wadab? :banana:

Noize_320

October 15th, 2009, 02:40 PM

^^ hehe...i saw that burger in a newspaper ad... and i got hungry all of a sudden... :lol:

eflex

October 15th, 2009, 02:40 PM

matuloy sana wendys dito..yummy...

eflex

October 15th, 2009, 02:55 PM

ROYCE GRACIE OF UFC(ultimate fighting championship) is coming to davao city to hold a seminar...inquire lang sa metro..limited slots lang..

Il Tenore

October 15th, 2009, 03:02 PM

^^ hehe...i saw that burger in a newspaper ad... and i got hungry all of a sudden... :lol:

matuloy sana wendys dito..yummy...

don't make me go hungry again! :D

kubwak

October 15th, 2009, 03:06 PM

but yeah hmmm wheres guys head gone. omg

joskolord! oo nga ano :nuts:

dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 03:06 PM

see mom no smoke! :cheer:!

Davao Aerials

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http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/4819/2663834516802cea6bebo.jpg

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/3039/moonlightcitytext.jpg

alot of thanks to:

http://fanaticphotographers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4286

tj_brewed

October 15th, 2009, 03:17 PM

^^ nice fotos u have there dinabaw! Any developments in our city aside from the construction and real estate boom?

dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 03:20 PM

^^ yung wakeboard and atty. pengs condo in Lanang, naa rumor ang St. Luke tapad sa NCCC :D

halo tj !

carrotz

October 15th, 2009, 03:30 PM

the owner of fast craft (davao-Lupon) was in our office kanina..and guess what? pa bitin lng sa:lol:

pero meski bitinon mo nako... sure kau ni akong e balita wala nag baktas.lol

dinabaw

October 15th, 2009, 03:31 PM

^^ ayaw bitin2x diah kay wa baya madayon sa Gensan!:lol:

defyeo

October 15th, 2009, 03:43 PM

Cellos donut is not as great as gonuts or dunkin donuts but what makes it special are their dips. When I was back in college I was really addicted to their dips without the dips you wouldn't appreciate Cellos Donuts with out it.

carrotz

October 15th, 2009, 03:53 PM

^^ ayaw bitin2x diah kay wa baya madayon sa Gensan!:lol:

meetingan sa nato sa inyo unya pag luto ug lami kay miz na nako ang foods sa inyo..:cheers: next month gensan problema ang sakyanan nato gusto nako van man gud para sakto tanan..hehehe or auv nalang..

anywaiz lets back to the real issue..owner sa fast craft, next month sure na mag start na next month baka 3 weeks daw..pag launching kay free sakay kay try pa nya ang fuel consumption..then mag buhat na ug terminal murag resort style ang design daw.. pero naay v.i.p lounge:) para sa mga musakay..ganina naki pag coordinate na sya task force davao para sa security pag mag start na ang operation then kami mag supply sa gasolina nila if madayon among tie up.. 1 fast craft lng sa vice versa after dungag isa.. and pag successful na lupon.. davao-mati nasad:cheers:.... then plan nya next year roro nasad.... para sa mga sakyanan na d ganahan mag bhaye sa davao-lupon..so mag roro nalang sila..final location (departure/arrival) @ sta.ana wharf.. this is the chance also na mu gwapo ang sta.ana wharf:cheers:

carrotz

October 15th, 2009, 03:59 PM

:cheers:

Il Tenore

October 15th, 2009, 04:06 PM

meetingan sa nato sa inyo unya pag luto ug lami kay miz na nako ang foods sa inyo..:cheers: next month gensan problema ang sakyanan nato gusto nako van man gud para sakto tanan..hehehe or auv nalang..

anywaiz lets back to the real issue..owner sa fast craft, next month sure na mag start na next month baka 3 weeks daw..pag launching kay free sakay kay try pa nya ang fuel consumption..then mag buhat na ug terminal murag resort style ang design daw.. pero naay v.i.p lounge:) para sa mga musakay..ganina naki pag coordinate na sya task force davao para sa security pag mag start na ang operation then kami mag supply sa gasolina nila if madayon among tie up.. 1 fast craft lng sa vice versa after dungag isa.. and pag successful na lupon.. davao-mati nasad:cheers:.... then plan nya next year roro nasad.... para sa mga sakyanan na d ganahan mag bhaye sa davao-lupon..so mag roro nalang sila..final location (departure/arrival) @ sta.ana wharf.. this is the chance also na mu gwapo ang sta.ana wharf:cheers:
this is the best news I've read!
I'm excited with these developments going on! :okay:

keep the good news comin'!

^^ yung wakeboard and atty. pengs condo in Lanang, naa rumor ang St. Luke tapad sa NCCC :D

halo tj !
hmm... unsa ni siya?

Il Tenore

October 15th, 2009, 04:47 PM

open na cello's doughnuts n dips...masarap doughnut nila di masyado matamis compare sa krispy kreme....
tam-is ra kaayo ang krispy kreme but I like yung sugar-glazed doughnut nila..

gotta try cello's doughnuts..

shaKEIRa

October 15th, 2009, 06:08 PM

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

davaoeagle

October 15th, 2009, 06:39 PM

davaoeagle

October 15th, 2009, 06:41 PM

*

Congrats to the Podadors that finally this long-planned project is now commencing.

*

dj_olrac

October 16th, 2009, 02:52 AM

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 03:33 AM

City developer pushes 'Bahay Kubo' design
Thursday, October 15, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

THE traditional "Bahay Kubo" is given a contemporary twist in one of the city's newest real estate developments, Villa Azalea.

Designed by Architect John David O'yek, who is an advocate of sustainable design principles which have minimal carbon footprints and effect on the environment, the contemporary bahay kubo design offers a new alternative for Davao residents.

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Earlier this year, O'yek bagged the grand price at the Metrobank Art and Design Excellence (Made) Competition for his entry "Urban Oasis" which enables the homeowners to live a lifestyle without harming the environment.

Martin Pineda, owner of Mountain Haven Development, the real estate firm behind Villa Azalea and Mountain Haven, told reporters during the Club 888 business forum that the model house is nearing completion which will accord future homeowners to appreciate their concept more.

Villa Azalea, a project of Mountain Haven Development, will be located in a 31,229-square meter property in Ma-a, Davao City.

The developer took more than a year to gather the documents needed for the development permit application.

These include the environmental compliance certificate and development plans with the drainage maintenance system.

Sun-Star (http://www3.sunstar.com.ph/davao/city-developer-pushes-bahay-kubo-design)

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 03:48 AM

^^
gi googled nako murag ordi lang ang design LOL

http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/9171/img2911jpg.jpg

or basig change design , kung eco- friendly na "bahay kubo" maka sustain kaha na sa bagyo ug baha? well kung ma proved na sa achitect no need to relocate the informal settler along the banks of Davao river just replace with these PF house on stilt diba tourist attraction pa!~LOL

http://img113.imageshack.us/img113/961/imgp0033q.jpg

junax

October 16th, 2009, 03:53 AM

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alot of thanks to:

http://fanaticphotographers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4286

i like this angle, sana more pan sa left side para nasama ang victoria plaza at durian hotel. nice anyways! :okay:

tj_brewed

October 16th, 2009, 04:04 AM

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 04:09 AM

Ultimate Island Resort Getaway

There’s always something new to look forward to when you’re in Davao City and last week local sports personalities and scribes got a taste of this ever changing active scenery.

Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark located at Barangay Caliclic in the Island Garden City of Samal now offers bigger and more exciting fun and adventure than your average island resort getaway.

Why? It has two high-speed 300 feet flumes or water slides – the longest in the country today – aside from three shorter slides located in their children’s water play area.

Resort manager Noel Martin said they are now planning to build two more big waterslides with one of them dropping directly into the beach.

The other upcoming plans or facilities include an air soft battle field, a rock climbing wall and the longest zip line that will be completed before the end of this year.

Bluejaz, which also offers water skiing, kayaking, wakeboarding and scuba diving, is indeed a premier location for fun and adventure in the southern Philippine islands.

Bluejaz boasts a lineup of international cuisine as well as world class accommodation in their Fiji style cottages.

Resort owner Jazmin Cainap Middleton, who is based in Florida, USA , who hosted the sumptuous dinner gave us a taste of their new and improved menus.

Among those invited were Mindanao Daily Mirror Sports Editor Leonard Paul Palo, Randy Cañedo of ABS-CBN’s DXAB, veteran photographer Rene B. Lumawag, Karatedo Instructor Rommel Tan of AAK Philippines and National Chess Federation of the Philippines. Regional Director James Infiesto.

Chef Jay Clomera prepared three kinds of dishes all cooked the Halal way - Beef Salpicao, Red Curry Chicken and Irish Stew. The young chef, who previously had stints at Hotel Floure and Dos Palmas resorts in Palawan, also had Seafood Carbonara ala Jazmin. The dessert was a banana split and iced coffee mocha combo.

“We will be offering more in our menu next month. High-end but affordable prices,” he said.

The young and beautiful Middleton, on the other hand, suggested some of their mixed drinks from the bar.

“After a day in the sun and surf, you can also enjoy an evening of relaxation on the beach or in one of our many swimming pools,” Middleton said.

Bluejaz has an infinity pool overlooking Davao Gulf aside from the children’s swimming/paddling pool and waterfall with a huge fountain.

Bluejaz also has private functions, birthday party, weddings, conferences and team building events.

Bluejaz Resort operates its own passenger boat service between The Beachside Resort, Maryknoll Road Brgy: Vicente Hizon, Davao on the mainland directly to the resort. Average boat trip time 3 minutes. See Directions or call for details.

For more information call: 082 302 8411 ; 082 303 1117 USA Local Number: 727-498-0215 (Philippine office hours only) International: (63) 82 302 8411. Lito delos Reyes

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Oct/weekdays10162009&01.html)

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 04:20 AM

^^ asa naka butang 3 million? bitaw kung murag ana lang ang design he doesn't deserve the award from Metrobank, imo mas maayo pa mo design si @glenntoy ana! LOL

tj_brewed

October 16th, 2009, 04:24 AM

^^ Here...http://www.davaoestate.com/web_403_Villa_Azalea_Subidvision_Maa_Davao.htm

price ranges from Php2,846,384.55 to Php3,476,810.91

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 04:33 AM

photos from @sj_lighting

DSWD
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UIC
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C-ONE TRADING
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NCCC SASA
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/nccc.jpg

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 04:36 AM

^^

Bluejaz Resort and Waterpark

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Two highspeed 300 ft flumes

junax

October 16th, 2009, 04:38 AM

add this one... UCCP along bonifacio...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/ab9.jpg

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 04:42 AM

lahi ra kaha ni sa NCCC Panacan atty peng? :D

NCCC SASA
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/nccc.jpg

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 04:45 AM

Duterte creates Task
Force on Climate Change

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has issued Executive Order No. 23 creating Davao City Task Force on Climate Change.

Duterte in the order said the task force is primarily responsible in formulationg the City-Wide Plan for Climate Change.

He directed the task force to oversee, coordinate, facilitate the preparation, implementation and evaluation of a Summit on Climate Change, conduct rapid assessments on the impact of climate change in Davao City and formulate, prepare the Climate Change Plan, recommend measures that would enhance cooperative efforts, and to serve as repository of all reports, documents, technical papers and other relevant data and information it generates.

Duterte said the task force shall prepare and submit a proposed budget to cover operational expenses.

The order is in consonance with existing laws among others , the 1987 Constitution declaring the State shall protect and promote the right to health of the people and instill health consciousness among them.

The creation of the task force is also consistent with the policy of the Local Government of Davao to uphold the rights of every individual to protection from adversaries caused by natural hazards.

The task force is chaired by Duterte and vice chaired by the chair of the council committee on Environment and Natural Resources.

Members are: Representative from the City Planning and Development Office, City Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Science and Technology, Department of Energy, and Kinaiyahan Foundation, Inc.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Oct/local10162009&01.html)

tj_brewed

October 16th, 2009, 04:48 AM

lahi ra kaha ni sa NCCC Panacan atty peng? :D

NCCC SASA
http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr349/justagurl2000/nccc.jpg

Hypermart type...:D Ive read somewhere that the future of shopping malls' design will be smaller, designed for people who are always on the rush such as the u/c nccc mall above. I think gone are the days for regional and huge malls.

junax

October 16th, 2009, 05:11 AM

junax

October 16th, 2009, 05:38 AM

chimes mall, chinatown, davao city:

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http://neodavao.files.wordpress.com/2007/07/img_2130.jpg

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dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Peng Hok

October 16th, 2009, 07:01 AM

add this one... UCCP along bonifacio...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/ab9.jpg

It looks tall for a religious edifice. :)

Ady001

October 16th, 2009, 07:13 AM

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/Img-2.jpg?t=1255567467
i can del it if too much:D

LOLZZZ!!!

Hmm... Himua'g komiks style nga de-Filipino Star Ngayon tabloid para lingaw.:banana::banana::banana::ohno::ohno:

Peng Hok

October 16th, 2009, 07:19 AM

^^
I like the humor of Doc Apo. Don't delete it. I don't mind. :lol:

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 07:37 AM

GRABE gyud talent sa mga Dabawenyo , to be included amongst the elite in the WORLD is a GREAT achivement indeed! kilalang kilala ito ni @Paulkrps :cheers:

Mindanaoan Artist in Lexicon of Surrealism

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Published on 15 October 2009 by Blogie in Global Mindanaoans • Visited 61 times, 25 today •

At a time when Manila is rocked by controversies surrounding the questionable declaration of some personalities as National Artists, a Davao-born art talent quietly carved a niche among history’s greatest surrealists. His stuttering childlike speech, incompatible with his towering 6-foot height, sometimes amuses people. But today, Bienvenido Banez, Jr., towers all the more for achievements uncommon among Filipino artists.

Diagnosed with mild learning disability during childhood, Ben’s focus of attention has always been his art. Rightly so. In 2002, he won first place in the Asian Fellowship Painting Competition of the prestigious Vermont Studio Center launched from Vermont, USA. Last year, in New York City, where he based himself after his Vermont fellowship, he was the only Filipino among the more than seventy international, surreal visual artists featured in the grandest-ever birth anniversary celebration of John Milton and what is considered as the greatest English poem, his Paradise Lost (see photo).
666 Screaming by Ben Banez

666 Screaming by Ben Banez

Earlier, in 2004, the president and executive director of Williamsburg Art & Historical Center in Brooklyn, NYC, while viewing Ben’s painting, commented to a fashion photographer that Banez is the “greatest living surrealist from the Philippines.” This comment from contemporary Surrealism’s prime mover, Terrance Lindall, himself the organizer of Milton’s biggest birthday bash, may have been trivially said. But today it is qualified by another achievement in Banez’s career: his name, profile, and sample work recently are published in a German edition of “The International Encyclopedia of Fantastic, Surrealist, Symbolist, & Visionary Artists” or Lexikon Surreal for short. Thus, Bienvenido Bones Banez, again the only Filipino in the inventory, now appears along with Surrealism greats such as Salvador Dali, Ernst Fuchs, Keith Wigdor, and Jon Beinart to name a few, in the same book.

In page 35 of Lexikon Surreal, Banez’s work, “666 Screaming,” appears in full color (photo); while in page 44 his profile is printed in German. Translated into English, it reads:

BANEZ JR. BIENVENIDO BONES

(Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines, 1962- ) Filipino visionary, male, lives and works in the USA. Studied in the Ford Academy of the Arts in Davao City, Island of Mindanao; associate professor in the Philippine Women’s College-Davao. 2002 winner in the Asian Fellowship Painting Competition of the Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, USA., and has lived since in the USA.

If greatness also means winning an international art fellowship, the admiration of a globally-distinguished artist organizer, and being genus among a roster of historical figures and international achievers, then, this Mindanaoan artist has at least cut himself a slice of the surreal pie.

Banez’s art is expression of belief in Evil gaining dominion over the Earth. Injustice, inequity, conflicts, wars, environmental destruction, and human suffering—all these, manifestations of the rule of Evil—a perception old as Judaeo-Christian doomsday prophets and feasted upon by the human mind ancient to modern.

What makes Banez a paradox among surrealists is his depiction of hellish conditions not as murky depths, but psychedelic sceneries where spectra of colors enthrall viewers. Figures—human, geometric or biomorphic curiosities—lose tactility and become translucent images and luminosities swirling, shimmering, or disintegrating in a world bereft of gravity.

Marvelous colors, resembling jewelry and precious stones, at closer look turn out to be viral, cellular infections, acid-chemical concentrates, or spreading volcanic lava, eating up human figures, corrupting techno systems, and contaminating the cosmos—the artist’s vision of bio-chemical warfare, pandemics, and natural catastrophe combined to destroy the Establishment. Neonlike brushstrokes snake through his canvases—flowing traffic that entangle on physical perversions and gets jammed on a plexus of human agony nestled on infernal flame.

Esthetically mesmerizing the colors are in a Banez canvas, the portrayed perversion and misery of humankind are as morbid and offensive to good taste. Apparently, the artist captures the viewer with chromatic wonder; then, in succeeding moments, pounces on his cognitive faculties with horrors of the wages of sin. This visual irony fits well with Surrealism as originally defined by spokesperson Andre Breton: Beauty must be convulsive, or nothing! This context, Banez earned his ticket to the theater of the absurd where Hieronymus Bosch and company once sat and dreamed.

It is notable that Banez, despite his psychedelic colors, is no drug abuser. His recent works indicate he evolved from common representational surrealism into surreal abstraction, his figures and images losing physical and material volume, reduced to astral constituency, something only the very rare eye of contemplation could see.

Achieving surrealism by abstraction is not common turf of surrealists down history. This is what Banez should look forward to and discover the other half of man’s nature created not to languish in murky infernal depths. It does not set him apart from his fellow Filipinos but pulls them up as artists universal as any other race.
* * *

Lexikon Surreal is authored by Gerhard Habarta. Measuring 9 x 6.75 inches, it is printed hardcover, with ribbon. It contains 1,122 artist biographies from 69 countries in 464 pages, with 950 black and white and 458 color reproductions.
For more information visit www.lexikon-surreal.com.

Mindanao Bloggers (http://www.mindanaobloggers.com/2009/10/15/mindanaoan-artist-in-lexicon-of-surrealism/)

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 07:40 AM

GRABE gyud talent sa mga Dabawenyo , to be included amongst the elite in the WORLD is a GREAT achivement indeed! kilalang kilala ito ni @Paulkrps :cheers:

Mindanaoan Artist in Lexicon of Surrealism

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/5034/benbanez666screaming.jpg

Published on 15 October 2009 by Blogie in Global Mindanaoans • Visited 61 times, 25 today •

At a time when Manila is rocked by controversies surrounding the questionable declaration of some personalities as National Artists, a Davao-born art talent quietly carved a niche among history’s greatest surrealists. His stuttering childlike speech, incompatible with his towering 6-foot height, sometimes amuses people. But today, Bienvenido Banez, Jr., towers all the more for achievements uncommon among Filipino artists.

Diagnosed with mild learning disability during childhood, Ben’s focus of attention has always been his art. Rightly so. In 2002, he won first place in the Asian Fellowship Painting Competition of the prestigious Vermont Studio Center launched from Vermont, USA. Last year, in New York City, where he based himself after his Vermont fellowship, he was the only Filipino among the more than seventy international, surreal visual artists featured in the grandest-ever birth anniversary celebration of John Milton and what is considered as the greatest English poem, his Paradise Lost (see photo).
666 Screaming by Ben Banez

666 Screaming by Ben Banez

Earlier, in 2004, the president and executive director of Williamsburg Art & Historical Center in Brooklyn, NYC, while viewing Ben’s painting, commented to a fashion photographer that Banez is the “greatest living surrealist from the Philippines.” This comment from contemporary Surrealism’s prime mover, Terrance Lindall, himself the organizer of Milton’s biggest birthday bash, may have been trivially said. But today it is qualified by another achievement in Banez’s career: his name, profile, and sample work recently are published in a German edition of “The International Encyclopedia of Fantastic, Surrealist, Symbolist, & Visionary Artists” or Lexikon Surreal for short. Thus, Bienvenido Bones Banez, again the only Filipino in the inventory, now appears along with Surrealism greats such as Salvador Dali, Ernst Fuchs, Keith Wigdor, and Jon Beinart to name a few, in the same book.

In page 35 of Lexikon Surreal, Banez’s work, “666 Screaming,” appears in full color (photo); while in page 44 his profile is printed in German. Translated into English, it reads:

BANEZ JR. BIENVENIDO BONES

(Davao City, Mindanao, Philippines, 1962- ) Filipino visionary, male, lives and works in the USA. Studied in the Ford Academy of the Arts in Davao City, Island of Mindanao; associate professor in the Philippine Women’s College-Davao. 2002 winner in the Asian Fellowship Painting Competition of the Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, USA., and has lived since in the USA.

If greatness also means winning an international art fellowship, the admiration of a globally-distinguished artist organizer, and being genus among a roster of historical figures and international achievers, then, this Mindanaoan artist has at least cut himself a slice of the surreal pie.

Banez’s art is expression of belief in Evil gaining dominion over the Earth. Injustice, inequity, conflicts, wars, environmental destruction, and human suffering—all these, manifestations of the rule of Evil—a perception old as Judaeo-Christian doomsday prophets and feasted upon by the human mind ancient to modern.

What makes Banez a paradox among surrealists is his depiction of hellish conditions not as murky depths, but psychedelic sceneries where spectra of colors enthrall viewers. Figures—human, geometric or biomorphic curiosities—lose tactility and become translucent images and luminosities swirling, shimmering, or disintegrating in a world bereft of gravity.

Marvelous colors, resembling jewelry and precious stones, at closer look turn out to be viral, cellular infections, acid-chemical concentrates, or spreading volcanic lava, eating up human figures, corrupting techno systems, and contaminating the cosmos—the artist’s vision of bio-chemical warfare, pandemics, and natural catastrophe combined to destroy the Establishment. Neonlike brushstrokes snake through his canvases—flowing traffic that entangle on physical perversions and gets jammed on a plexus of human agony nestled on infernal flame.

Esthetically mesmerizing the colors are in a Banez canvas, the portrayed perversion and misery of humankind are as morbid and offensive to good taste. Apparently, the artist captures the viewer with chromatic wonder; then, in succeeding moments, pounces on his cognitive faculties with horrors of the wages of sin. This visual irony fits well with Surrealism as originally defined by spokesperson Andre Breton: Beauty must be convulsive, or nothing! This context, Banez earned his ticket to the theater of the absurd where Hieronymus Bosch and company once sat and dreamed.

It is notable that Banez, despite his psychedelic colors, is no drug abuser. His recent works indicate he evolved from common representational surrealism into surreal abstraction, his figures and images losing physical and material volume, reduced to astral constituency, something only the very rare eye of contemplation could see.

Achieving surrealism by abstraction is not common turf of surrealists down history. This is what Banez should look forward to and discover the other half of man’s nature created not to languish in murky infernal depths. It does not set him apart from his fellow Filipinos but pulls them up as artists universal as any other race.
* * *

Lexikon Surreal is authored by Gerhard Habarta. Measuring 9 x 6.75 inches, it is printed hardcover, with ribbon. It contains 1,122 artist biographies from 69 countries in 464 pages, with 950 black and white and 458 color reproductions.

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For more information visit www.lexikon-surreal.com.

Mindanao Bloggers (http://www.mindanaobloggers.com/2009/10/15/mindanaoan-artist-in-lexicon-of-surrealism/)

Ady001

October 16th, 2009, 08:54 AM

^^
I like the humor of Doc Apo. Don't delete it. I don't mind. :lol:

I don't want it deleted, I want it expanded!

Smacks right to the point.

Ady001

October 16th, 2009, 08:58 AM

Unya makit-an nato may mga subpoena na ta... aragoy...

Freedom of expression is nice. Pero mga undo, time na para mag pixellate og mga nawong.

Hirono-kun

October 16th, 2009, 11:05 AM

Update na sad ta hehehe :D

http://www.linmarrtowers.com/images/linmarr-towers-news-2ndfloor%202.jpg

2nd Floor Concrete Pouring
9/10/2009 9:40:00 PM

A truck-mounted boom pump is transferring liquid concrete to the 2nd floor. It is known as a truck-mounted boom pump because it uses a remote-controlled articulating robotic arm (called a boom) to place concrete with pinpoint accuracy. Boom pumps are used on most of the larger construction projects as they are capable of pumping at very high volumes.

Il Tenore

October 16th, 2009, 11:15 AM

^^sugod na diay ang linmarr! thanks a lot Hirono! :okay:

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 01:29 PM

hmmm...

Davao may end up with 2
sports centers: De Guzman

Davao is suffering today with the disrepute of being a “billionaire city” without a decent sporting facility “but who knows it may end up with not just one but two world-class sports domes.”

Former Mayor Benjamin de Guzman said the prospects of having two domes is likely, stressing there is no legal impediment to the resumption of the Artica Sports Dome project that he initiated. De Guzman said Artica could complement the Nograles Sports Dome currently being built at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) in Bo. Obrero.

Speaking in the radio program of Atty. Karlo B. Nograles, De Guzman said it is the “legal and moral obligation” of the city government to utilize the Artica Sports Dome. The 12,000-seater dome situated in Barangay Maa was built by De Guzman in year 2000 but was mothballed by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte upon his return to City Hall in 2001.

Asked about the City Hall idea that the Artica dome could be converted into a crematorium, De Guzman said “I don’t think crematorium is related to sports.”

De Guzman said that the donors of the land where Artica sits specifically stipulated that the structure be used for sporting activities.

De Guzman also brushed aside claims that there was irregularity in his sporting dome project. “The present city government already paid the P150-million bank loan transacted to build the Artica Dome,” De Guzman noted. “If there was any irregularity, why did they pay for it?”

De Guzman said Davao City could redeem its prestige when it would have two world-class domes to show. “The Nograles sports dome in USEP could be the downtown site for sports while the Artica dome could be the uptown alternative,” he said in Kalamboan Dala Tanan radio program of Karlo, lawyer-son of House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles.

Karlo said the USEP sports dome could sit up to 8,000 people and has been appropriated with P100-million budget from the national government. He said Speaker Nograles initially secured P60-million but had to find another P40-millon to ensure that the USEP sports dome will be world-class.

“It will be fully-air conditioned, with high-tech score boards and have rubberized playing floor,” Karlo revealed.

Karlo said the dome being pushed by the Speaker will also have commercial spaces so that it could earn additional revenues. “Speaker Nograles wanted the income be used in properly maintaining the sporting dome and at the same time fund scholarship programs at USEP,” he said.

Speaker Nograles has already helped 30,000 students through his scholarship program in which most of them have either graduated or are currently enrolled at USEP.

Karlo said the dome project was pushed by his father because Davao City has been losing out in the national sporting program and local tourism.

The neighboring Panabo City, whose income is only around 20% of what Davao City earns, has its own modern sporting center. Tomorrow, Panabo will host for the fifth time a PBA game featuring San Miguel Beermen and the Alaska Aces.

Karlo said that Davao City cannot also bring in national conventions that could boost local tourism because the city cannot compete with its obsolete facilities. “We have been left behind (by other localities) for so long,” he rued.

Karlo said Davao City has great potentials that it could surpass the stature and economic size of other metropolitan cities in the country. “It takes good political leadership to achieve this for our people,” he said.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Oct/headlines10162009&02.html)

Il Tenore

October 16th, 2009, 02:14 PM

^^naka-picture lagi ka sulod sa chimes.. giunsa nimo?

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 02:38 PM

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http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/8536/401082172817b8a8358eb.jpg

credits to

Romel Rubi(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/romelrubi/sets/72157622583295240/)

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 02:41 PM

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Blujaz Resort

credits to:

Romel Rubi(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/romelrubi/sets/72157622583295240/)

dinabaw

October 16th, 2009, 02:47 PM

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Lupon, Davao Oriental

credits to:Roel Rubi(flickrs) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/romelrubi/)

tj_brewed

October 16th, 2009, 03:10 PM

Peng Hok

October 16th, 2009, 04:19 PM

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Good night mga goys.

Sweet dreams!

:lol:

eflex

October 16th, 2009, 04:43 PM

Sana matapos din to kahit d manalo ang mga nograles sa local election.

dapat nga tapos na ang artica kung di lang hinarang nang local gov...:)

tj_brewed

October 16th, 2009, 04:54 PM

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/Picture029-1.jpg

Good night mga goys.

Sweet dreams!

:lol:

ngek...Trevi Towers yan eh..project ng Camella sa Pasong Tamo

Rajah_Soliman

October 16th, 2009, 09:03 PM

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/Picture029-1.jpg

Good night mga goys.

Sweet dreams!

:lol:

ditto !

reancorbz84

October 16th, 2009, 09:04 PM

goyz, may ginagawa palang GRAND MENSENG sa JUNA SUBDIVISION. pero nasa 3 - 4 storeys lang xa.. HEHEHE :)

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 02:33 AM

ngek...Trevi Towers yan eh..project ng Camella sa Pasong Tamo

Yaiks! Ngano man nimo gibisto?? :bash: :lol:

Awa, nahibal-an hinuon nga dili ni tallest in Mindanao. :bash: :lol:

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:09 AM

^^ Aw...ehehhehehe eh d sana pini-m mo muna ako...:D lols...Anyway, that building's been designed by Palafox Assoc. Ang Camella North na condo jan sa Davao, sino architect?

Ok lang yan kuya, kahit wala pang high rise condos jan sa Davao, maganda naman ang mga midrise condos natin eh. One Oasis of Filinvest and DMCI condos; these are the same developers na doing well here in Metro Manila.

Cguro binabagay nila ang projects jan sa Davao sa characteristic ng Davao. I mean, who needs a highrise condo when we still have a sprawling land in Davao? Basta't wag lang din sumobra ang midrise kc baka dumating ang day na kulang na tayo sa land jan :D. Also, mejo laid back kc lifestyle sa Davao eh, nice as a retirement haven, and personally, I think a highrise condo cannot depict such lifestyle. Pag highrise kc more on fast paced, always on the go lifestyle...eheehehhe I think ha. opinyon ra nako ni...

Cguro matagal pa before we can see a highrise condo in Davao City. Unlike in Cebu that there's limited space na and theres no other way but to go up, and Metro Manila too where people need to live in places where work and leisure are within reach and to build homes means building upward na. :D

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:13 AM

By the way, has anybody been to Clark? Ive fallen in love with Angeles City and Clark tlga. Share ko tong vid na to. Nice yung infra nila and I hope that Davao will also have some of those infra present in Clark which we currently dont have like expressways and epzas.

ethvMASoI48

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:14 AM

^^
Oks lang kuya. Di bale, maghahanap ulit ako ng pictures ng highrise na pwede kong ipost dito. :lol:

Apparently, may bagong silbi na rin ang highrise ngayon - para malayo sa baha. Oo nga naman, hindi kailangan yan sa Davao. ;)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:19 AM

^^ I totally agree....pero useless din if ang parking is nasa basement area..eheheheh kc magfloat ang mga cars ehehehehe....u know what, naa baya namatay sa SM Sta Mesa parking area kay wa sila nakagawas sa ilang car kay automatically ni lock daw. I wonder if the guy is cute...ehehehehehe sayang sya noh? hay...sana walang namatay na cuties nung bumaha..:D Pero grabeh among experience dire kuya, mura jud sya og sa movie....ehehehehe lalo na among area na isa kami sa directly hit by the baha. hantud second floor sa among apartment ang baha oi. sikat among lugar oi, if cge ka tan aw tv patrol or 24 hours, yung pinapakita na Ever mall...eheheheh sa tapat yun ng subdivision namin.

abi gud nako end of the world na or nag winter soltice na as predicted by the mayans..ehehehehe hay...hadlok oi and to think d pa december 21, 2012.

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 03:22 AM

^^ LOL

anyways, unsaon ma nang high rise kung wala'y hintungod sa kinaiyahan(lol lahum lang kaayo), they will all go down to the drain literally & figuratively :lol:

here's i like :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

Duterte opens P261M
sanitary landfill
BY DIANA LHYD SUELTO

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LANDFILL. Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, assisted by IPM Construction and Development Corp. president Isabelita Mercado (right), inaugurates the 3.8-hectare Davao City Sanitary Landfill in New Carmen Tugbok, Davao City. Also gracing the inauguration Friday is Mutya ng Dabaw 2009 Resci Angeli Rizada (left) and runner-up Vanessa Ruth Chan. BING GONZALES

Davao City now has a sanitary landfill, but the problem is how to get garbage there.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte yesterday spearheaded the inauguration of the P261 million Davao City Sanitary Landfill in New Carmen, Tugbok, Davao City.

With an area of 3.8 hectares, the landfill can accommodate the 16-cubic meter daily waste bulk the city generates.

It can accommodate a total of 1.2 million cubic meters of waste and would last for eight years.

It was built by IPM Construction and Development Corporation headed by company president Isabelita Mercado.

Project engineer Ogie Quintos said the project can be extended for another 10 years or more.

In a briefing with IPM, Duterte said he is satisfied with the dump site.

The problem, however, is in getting the garbage to the area.

“The problem lies in the areas where the roads are narrow and the garbage trucks cannot enter,” he said.

Duterte said he is looking for “novel ideas” to bring the garbage to the landfill.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Oct/headlines10172009&01.html)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:24 AM

Sana lahat ng projects sa Davao matapos before magkaroon ng next polar shift this December 21, 2012 :cry:

CxDFR5lKCNE

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:25 AM

^^
Hala nagbaha na gani inigat gihapon. :lol:

At least you're OK. ;)

Didto naka puyo sa highrise. On the 21st floor. ;) :lol:

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:26 AM

^^
Hala nagbaha na gani inigat gihapon. :lol:

At least you're OK. ;)

Didto naka puyo sa highrise. On the 21st floor. ;) :lol:

Ambot kuya oi.....ako plano kay magtukod og balay sa Bukidnon..sa gitna ng Mindanao para just in case mag polar shift this 2012, dili ko maapil. :D

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:28 AM

^^ LOL

anyways, unsaon ma nang high rise kung wala'y hintungod sa kinaiyahan(lol lahum lang kaayo), they will all go down to the drain literally & figuratively :lol:

I remember reading somewhere of a 30-storey government center daw. Unya nagbaha sa ilahang lugar. Makes me think that the 30-storey government center is intended as evacuation center for the the flooded victims. :lol:

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 03:30 AM

^^ well i thought our mayor is the most visionary of them all! but they beat him to the draw, i guess they watch the movie "The Day After Tomorrow" :lol:

well seriously our LGU is pushingr hard addressing climate change it's all over the news, climate change task force, purchasing new equipments, etc. pero ang iba they don't take it seriously, sa ako lang murag maulaw man ko na bahaon akong siyudad :ohno:

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:33 AM

Ambot kuya oi.....ako plano kay magtukod og balay sa Bukidnon..sa gitna ng Mindanao para just in case mag polar shift this 2012, dili ko maapil. :D

Lolz! I think the winter/summer soltice is something that takes place every year. Ang possible yata na magiging cause ng cataclysmic event come 2012 is yung pagdaan ng planet earth sa equinox. It might disrupt balance that can cause annihilation tulad ng pinapakita sa 2012 movie. In fact, physicists agree that as earth nears the equinox, start na ang mga calamities. Ano sa tingin mo ang nangyayari recently? We are only three years away.

Too bad para dun sa mga fortune-teller neighbors natin na nagsasabi na in three years time "maapsan" na daw ta. By 2012, bago ra sila "nakaapas" by then, then end of the world na dayun. Aw ka paet. :lol:

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:35 AM

The Day After Tomorrow? in-ana jud eksena sa lugar namo sa may Ortigas Ext. :cry: imagine, for two days nasa Edsa lang kami nag stay sa loob ng sasakyan kay if motaas ang tubig, mobalhin na sad mi sa mas taas na lugar. Then there was a night na sa 4th level parking area na lang mi natulog the whole day :D Davao is lucky to be not in the storm's path. I feel so sorry especially for those people in Northern luzon :cry:

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:39 AM

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:39 AM

Lolz! I think the winter/summer soltice is something that takes place every year. Ang possible yata na magiging cause ng cataclysmic event come 2012 is yung pagdaan ng planet earth sa equinox. It might disrupt balance that can cause annihilation tulad ng pinapakita sa 2012 movie. In fact, physicists agree that as earth nears the equinox, start na ang mga calamities. Ano sa tingin mo ang nangyayari recently? We are only three years away.

Too bad para dun sa mga fortune-teller neighbors natin na nagsasabi na in three years time "maapsan" na daw ta. By 2012, bago ra sila "nakaapas" by then, then end of the world na dayun. Aw ka paet. :lol:

That's why I always believe that Marco Polo is and always will be the tallest building in Mindanao, that is if d na ta molampas sa 2012..However, scientists say that something big will happen by 2012 coz of the alignment of the Sun, the center of milky way, and Earth. Some of them may theory about polar shift that will cause global catastrophy - earthquakes and tidal waves. Even NASA announced of the solar storm by 2012. Mayan calendar will end in 2012. Iching of the chinese also pointed 2012. :cry: :cry:

And looking at the things happening now, stronger typhoons, climate change, earthquakes, etc....it aint impossible that something's up and coming by 2012.

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:43 AM

well seriously our LGU is pushingr hard addressing climate change it's all over the news, climate change task force, purchasing new equipments, etc. pero ang iba they don't take it seriously, sa ako lang murag maulaw man ko na bahaon akong siyudad :ohno:

I am glad that Davao is taking the right path - sustainable and balanced development. :)

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:46 AM

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 03:47 AM

What will you do, if these things shall come to pass this 2012? :cry:

Hz86TsGx3fc

I would feel safer is nasa Davao ako on that day. We have higher grounds. Tapos forests that will prevent flash floods. And less skyscrapers thats why d hadlok if maglinog. :D

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 03:57 AM

^^ Didto ka sa tallest building aron layo sa baha :lol:

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 04:02 AM

^^ mao...hahahahahaha...pero simbako palayo, if such freak of nature will happen in Davao, are we prepared for it?

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 04:03 AM

^^ A cataclysm of such magnitude? I don't think the human race is ever prepared. Tanungin mo si Vice Mayor (formerly Mayor) baka may balak syang lumuhod at magmakaawa sa nature to spare his city. :lol:

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 04:04 AM

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 04:08 AM

^^ Or let's just say, the typhoon's path suddenly changed and instead of crossing through Luzon, as it always have been, coz of the climate change now it will pass through Davao. How prepared are we?

Dams were partly blamed for the flash flood here in Metro Manila and other Luzon areas.
I apologize for my ignorance but do we have dams in Davao? Are our waterways existing or operational unlike here in some parts of the capital where it was converted into subdivisions. How bout those people living near Bankerohan river?

I remember during my previous visit jan sa Davao, May or June of 2008, there was a sudden downpour of rain around downtown area and in an hour or two, part of downtown area was submerged in water for several hours. Marami ngang cars na tumirik sa may Boulevard. Water was more than knee deep jan sa may Boulevard. And that was just a short (although heavy) downpour of rain. Ondoy was different, it was raining for nights before Ondoy came and it rain harder from Friday till Saturday early morning.

Remembering what happened in Davao last May or June of 2008, walang bagyo nun yet binaha tayo, how prepared are we for such scenarios?

http://americanindavao.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/flood-4.jpg

junax

October 17th, 2009, 04:18 AM

11:55 pm, december 20, 2012 let us have an EB at mt. apo summit and watch the waves up there, that would be awesome hahaha.

the infamous bankerohan underpass :)
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/ab14.jpg

Peng Hok

October 17th, 2009, 04:19 AM

^^
Improvement of the drainage system has already been undertaken. Davao's natural waterways are also unimpeded. But then again there is really nothing we can do stop the forces of nature. At best, we can only alleviate the adverse effects. It is somehow comforting to know that the local government of Davao City is taking bold and serious steps towards addressing climate change and its effects to the city and its residents. :)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 04:22 AM

San keo sir sa pasig?

Bautistaville within St Joseph Subd across Ever Gotesco Ortigas Ext.

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 04:23 AM

11:55 pm, december 20, 2012 let us have an EB at mt. apo summit and watch the waves up there, that would be awesome hahaha.

Hell yeah...ehehhehehe :rockon:

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 04:29 AM

Bautistaville within St Joseph Subd across Ever Gotesco Ortigas Ext.

cool.. Jan tlga un binaha... u know TransCom inside Tiendesitas? dun me work dati.. and I live @Vista Verde, Cainta. Imagine ko na lang kung andun pako that time nangyari ang baha't bagyo.. All I can say is, Goodluck to me! sorry OT :lol:

junax

October 17th, 2009, 04:31 AM

^^naka-picture lagi ka sulod sa chimes.. giunsa nimo?

gi click nako ang shutter sa digicam :lol:

btaw, sekreto lang gud kanang di kaayo halata. :)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 04:34 AM

cool.. Jan tlga un binaha... u know TransCom inside Tiendesitas? dun me work dati.. and I live @Vista Verde, Cainta. Imagine ko na lang kung andun pako that time nangyari ang baha't bagyo.. All I can say is, Goodluck to me! sorry OT :lol:

lampas bahay ang baha....buti na lang we have a second floor. pero umabot na sya almost sa second floor. super OT na nga eto..eheheheh :D

Ah sa Transcom ka? nasa eCommerce Plaza ako, sa Eastwood City every night. :D umapaw nga yung river na katabi ng Eastwood City that day, buti na lang mas mataas yung area ng Eastwood City, d sya ganun ka apektado pero mejo pumasok na rin ang tubig sa buong complex. Kawawa yung mga nakatira sa tabi ng river. Nakikita namin from our building. We even saw a family na nakatayo sa bubong nila tapos after a minute nawala na kc kinain sila ng wave. :cry:

It was really devastating! I guess what the tv news networks had shown was just a part and nothing compared to what we've witnessed talaga.

And going back to Davao, Im glad that the local government is doing something to prevent such calamity. By the way, im hoping also na sinisecure ng Davao yung calamity fund ng city just in case such freak event will happen in the city (God forbid). And also, those people sa may Bankerohan, sana malipat na sila :(.

I was kinda worried with Davao coz of what I experienced before, short ulan yet binabaha ang some parts ng downtown area. The local government is doing something but something better should be done pa (although honestly I really dont know what it is din :cry:) eh what if isang Ondoy and bumisita? (knock on the wood).

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 04:45 AM

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 04:50 AM

well thats why the LGU is double time constructing the drainage and flood ways, yung P 200 million darinage ay dinagdagan pa ng over P100million.dirir lang sa Obrero wala pa mahuman ang drainage work since 20007 :lol:

The boulevard area is really below sea level, wala na tay mabuhat ana but the tihng is it subsides less than an hour.

200 million? 100 million? wow...pwede na pang construct dalawang midrise buildings ha (cguro around 10 to 18 storeys tall :D )

It's good that our local government knows how to responsibly appropriate its budget.

With what's happening in the world today and what I experienced here in the capital, seriously and sincerely, I would rather have my city focus on flood preventive measurements first, the environment, garbage disposal, and the like than construct business centers or skyscrapers first. What's the use of towering structures if I dont feel safe when it rains? :cry:

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 04:56 AM

I am glad that Davao is taking the right path - sustainable and balanced development. :)

mao bitaw disturb ko sa laing cities lalo na yung mga nabahaan I mean talking developments but no mention of how their LGU will adress pressing problem.

sa MM how many billionaire cities diha? pero hantud karon wa gyud plano. I heard Marikina are noe preparing for the next typhoon ( touted the best disaster preparedness city in the country) but could only come up with 2 jetskis and 6 lifeboats!:ohno:

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 05:00 AM

200 million? 100 million? wow...pwede na pang construct dalawang midrise buildings ha (cguro around 10 to 18 storeys tall :D )

It's good that our local government knows how to responsibly appropriate its budget.

With what's happening in the world today and what I experienced here in the capital, seriously and sincerely, I would rather have my city focus on flood preventive measurements first, the environment, garbage disposal, and the like than construct business centers or skyscrapers first. What's the use of towering structures if I dont feel safe when it rains? :cry:

even ako with our 911 and RDCC(Regional Disaster Coordinating Council,touted as 1 of the best equip in the country) dili gyud ko mo kumpiyansa in fact akong gi kuha sa baul ang jetski vest nako ug nag andam na pud mi ug mga sandbags :D

Remember katung kuarta para sa Sports Complex ? it was diverted to the Urban Drainage and Flood Control plus recently nag borrow ang Davao ug 2.1 billion(?) para sa upgrade sa Traffic Signalization ug apil na pud ang drainage diha .

Pero ma bilib ko kay Digong kung mapahawa gyud nya ang mga informal settlers residing in Davao river and Bucana.

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:03 AM

mao bitaw disturb ko sa laing cities lalo na yung mga nabahaan I mean talking developments but no mention of how their LGU will adress pressing problem.

sa MM how many billionaire cities diha? pero hantud karon wa gyud plano. I heard Marikina are noe preparing for the next typhoon ( touted the best disaster preparedness city in the country) but could only come up with 2 jetskis and 6 lifeboats!:ohno:

I wish Davao can learn from it. By the way, kanang mga nagpuyo near sa Bankerohan river and coastal areas ng city....hinaot mabalhin na na sila..naa untay dato sa Davao na magoffer og yuta para idevelop sa lgu - not an ala gawad kalinga type ha na horizontal, (i dont have anything againts gawad kalinga) but vertical unta like sa Singapore or tenement type homes for the urban poor. Tapos proper zoning, I like where Abreeza will be built pero if given a chance mas nice unta if naa sya sa other lugar to atleast spread development and prevent traffic congestion in one area. And the plan na ibutang sa underground ang electric wires, telphone wires, and cable wires -i just hope na dili lang sila hantud proposals but ila jud trabahoon.

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 05:13 AM

I wish Davao can learn from it. By the way, kanang mga nagpuyo near sa Bankerohan river and coastal areas ng city....hinaot mabalhin na na sila..naa untay dato sa Davao na magoffer og yuta para idevelop sa lgu - not an ala gawad kalinga type ha na horizontal, (i dont have anything againts gawad kalinga) but vertical unta like sa Singapore or tenement type homes for the urban poor. Tapos proper zoning, I like where Abreeza will be built pero if given a chance mas nice unta if naa sya sa other lugar to atleast spread development and prevent traffic congestion in one area. And the plan na ibutang sa underground ang electric wires, telphone wires, and cable wires -i just hope na dili lang sila hantud proposals but ila jud trabahoon.

now as i said ma bilib gyud ko kay Digong kung mabalhin nang mga informal settelrs labi tung nasa danger zones , ironic but it's now the time n maconviince gyud sila, pero after the typhoon fever wala ma weather2x na lang na murag mahimo lang na katung pagtanggal sa billboard kuno.! and wala man siguro tay problema sa yuta in fact plantsado na ang Housing Act(?) nato.

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:15 AM

And to the businessmen, spread the economic activity outside of the downtown area to decongest the business district...

Paging kuya peng. Magtukod og NCCC Mall sa Toril, sa Calinan, and sa Lasang. Unya tukuran pud ninyo og bpo offices para investors will relocate to these baranggays and instead of people from these baranggays flocking to downtown area for work, they will stay sa ilang baranggay na lang. Build business and tourist hotels in areas such as Calinan and Toril. Pag maspread ang development, d na ma over populate ang downtown area. And even if we will relocate these people na nasa Bankerohan and coastal areas to places such as Lacson or Tugbok, di na sila kayawyaw na layo sila sa ilang trabaho kay baranggays near these areas have been developed naman pud and makahatag na sa ila og trabaho....That's my wishful thinking :D

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 05:16 AM

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 05:20 AM

And to the businessmen, spread the economic activity outside of the downtown area to decongest the business district...

Well sa na babasa ko sa business and private sectors dito sa Davao even pre Ondoy its really about city zoninig , flooding problem and environment concerns like the Tamugan controversy ,Aerial spraying, Shrine Hill and Talomo watershed. well lahi ra gyud diri :cheers:

TJ: Nagsugod naman ang NCCC Calinan , btw naa na pud Jolibee sa Calinan ambot na apil ba ni peng sa listahan.LOL

WawaY[625]

October 17th, 2009, 05:24 AM

That's why I always believe that Marco Polo is and always will be the tallest building in Mindanao, that is if d na ta molampas sa 2012..However, scientists say that something big will happen by 2012 coz of the alignment of the Sun, the center of milky way, and Earth. Some of them may theory about polar shift that will cause global catastrophy - earthquakes and tidal waves. Even NASA announced of the solar storm by 2012. Mayan calendar will end in 2012. Iching of the chinese also pointed 2012. :cry: :cry:

And looking at the things happening now, stronger typhoons, climate change, earthquakes, etc....it aint impossible that something's up and coming by 2012.

Only God knows when the world will end :yes:

sorry for the OT

and even one mayan thinks its BS (http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091011

/ap_on_re_la_am_ca/lt_mexico_apocalypse2012) anyway

Chile Pixtun, a Guatemalan, says the doomsday theories spring from Western, not Mayan ideas.

"If I went to some Mayan-speaking communities and asked people what is going to happen in 2012, they wouldn't have any idea," said Jose Huchim, a Yucatan Mayan archaeologist. "That the world is going to end? They wouldn't believe you. We have real concerns these days, like rain."

Another spooky coincidence?

"The question I would ask these guys is, so what?" says Phil Plait, an astronomer who runs the "Bad Astronomy" blog. He says the alignment doesn't fall precisely in 2012, and distant stars exert no force that could harm Earth.

"They're really super-duper trying to find anything astronomical they can to fit that date of 2012," Plait said.

besides, if we have faith in God, di dapat tayo matakot sa kung ano mang darating :okay:

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:26 AM

^^ But it's been written in the bible that HE will allow such events..huhuhuh Book of Revelation. :cry: Sorry for the OT too. ;)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:28 AM

Well sa na babasa ko sa business and private sectors dito sa Davao even pre Ondoy its really about city zoninig , flooding problem and environment concerns like the Tamugan controversy ,Aerial spraying, Shrine Hill and Talomo watershed. well lahi ra gyud diri :cheers:

TJ: Nagsugod naman ang NCCC Calinan , btw naa na pud Jolibee sa Calinan ambot na apil ba ni peng sa listahan.LOL

Aw...naa na diay NCCC sa Calinan? ehehehe unsa ni kanang hypermall na NCCC? or katong gamay na convenience store sa NCCC like the one sa may Ateneo? wala lagi NCCC Calinan u/c thread :D

Speaking of NCCC, nice baya ang rendering sa exhibit center sa NCCC jan sa Matina noh? I like it. Funky yet classy. :D

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 05:29 AM

^^ pero lisod pud ng mag ingon tag bec of "act of god" @waway , mao ng kadaghanan mao ng mentality sa pinoy mao ng wala ma plano kaayo ang atong mga siyudad and other circumstances , katung nahitabo sa Manila is also act of human nature".

WawaY[625]

October 17th, 2009, 05:30 AM

^^ But it's been written in the bible that HE will allow such events..huhuhuh Book of Revelation. :cry: Sorry for the OT too. ;)

but it was written din na nobody knows when that day will end, not even the son but only the father..right?

and when that day comes, bat tayo matatakot if may tiwala tayo sa kanya :)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:32 AM

^^ pero lisod pud ng mag ingon tag bec of "act of god" @waway , mao ng kadaghanan mentality sa pinoy kaya imo wala ma plano kaayo ang atong mga siyudad , katung nahitabo sa Manila is also act of human nature".

What happened here in Metro Manila wasnt an act of God. It was a product of kapabayaan ng mga people here, including yours truly :cry:.

Labay og basura baskin asa plus wala na follow ang urban plan. Nagbaha coz ang floodways puno og basura, ang gilid sa floodways kay mura na og mini city tungod sa mga illegal settlers, ang mga creeks gipangtabunan unya gibuhat na subdivisions, ang canals puno sa basura, etc etc.

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:34 AM

;44737908']but it was written din na nobody knows when that day will end, not even the son but only the father..right?

and when that day comes, bat tayo matatakot if may tiwala tayo sa kanya :)

Yup ur right...weird but im pretty excited :D. Ready na ako..ehehehe in fact, I ll file for a series of vacation leaves starting December 19 2012 hahahaha...then I ll go back home sa Davao and have a vacation from December 19 and hoping na molampas ang 2012. :D Didto ko sa balay namo sa Mintal kay taas to na lugar d bahaonon. :D I dont feel safe here kc. Daming tao, if may mga calamity sus ambot na lang if asa ta mo adto. Kung maglinog, sus katag as sa mga building basi mangahulog ang mga samin og mga steels...mamatay ko. unya if mag tidal waves, way kaadtoan dire kundi mastuck na lang sa Edsa hahahaha..So id rather go home and wait till we complete 2012. :D kung ano man mangyari sa 2012, if maglinog d ko mahadlok kay wa may taas buildings sa mintal. if mag baha, d ko maabutan. eheheheh

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 05:35 AM

What happened here in Metro Manila wasnt an act of God. It was a product of kapabayaan ng mga people here, including yours truly :cry:.

Labay og basura baskin asa plus wala na follow ang urban plan. Nagbaha coz ang floodways puno og basura, ang gilid sa floodways kay mura na og mini city tungod sa mga illegal settlers, ang mga creeks gipangtabunan unya gibuhat na subdivisions, ang canals puno sa basura, etc etc.

well the typhoons are ;)

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 05:36 AM

Yup ur right...weird but im pretty excited :D. Ready na ako..ehehehe in fact, I ll file for a series of vacation leaves starting December 19 2012 hahahaha...

^^

sa E-commerce plaza ka pala? Motif Philippines ba? :lol:

sorry OT again and again... :lol:

WawaY[625]

October 17th, 2009, 05:38 AM

^^ pero lisod pud ng mag ingon tag bec of "act of god" @waway , mao ng kadaghanan mentality sa pinoy kaya wala ma plano kaayo ang atong mga siyudad , katung nahitabo sa Manila is also act of human nature".

I was referring to the 2012 issue nga nagakalat sa karon..i just find it sad that people get affected with such news..faith lang katapat nyan..

allow me to quote some lines dun sa link na pinost ko

Another History Channel program titled "Decoding the Past: Doomsday 2012: End of Days" says a galactic alignment or magnetic disturbances could somehow trigger a "pole shift."

"The entire mantle of the earth would shift in a matter of days, perhaps hours, changing the position of the north and south poles, causing worldwide disaster," a narrator proclaims. "Earthquakes would rock every continent, massive tsunamis would inundate coastal cities. It would be the ultimate planetary catastrophe."

The idea apparently originates with a 19th century Frenchman, Charles Etienne Brasseur de Bourbourg, a priest-turned-archaeologist who got it from his study of ancient Mayan and Aztec texts.

Scientists say that, at best, the poles might change location by one degree over a million years, with no sign that it would start in 2012.

While long discredited, Brasseur de Bourbourg proves one thing: Westerners have been trying for more than a century to pin doomsday scenarios on the Maya. And while fascinated by ancient lore, advocates seldom examine more recent experiences with apocalypse predictions.

"No one who's writing in now seems to remember that the last time we thought the world was going to end, it didn't," says Martin, the astronomy webmaster. "There doesn't seem to be a lot of memory that things were fine the last time around."

and the recent disasters? See the worst earthquakes in history and you will see that even in the 1500s and 1200s eh nangyari na ang mga iyan (not to mention there could be more kay gamay ra baya ang records sa past events)
c'mon, disasters have been happening ever since, kaso ngayon with how fast information is disseminated eh mas mabilis lang talaga kumalat ang balita

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:39 AM

^^

sa E-commerce plaza ka pala? Motif Philippines ba? :lol:

sorry OT again and again... :lol:

^^ whats with motif? is it a good company ba? ang dami kong kakilala asking me about Motif. ehehehehe Anyway im not from Motif. Motif is just one of the BPOs within that plaza. Im a floor lower than Motif, nasa third floor - vCustomer Phils.

How much nga pala pay jan sa Motif? eheheheheh tell me para makalipat na rin. :D

OT.

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 05:42 AM

^^

new regular, 14T.

w/ experience, +2T... :lol:

whats ur job position? :)

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:44 AM

^^

new regular, 14T.

w/ experience, +2T... :lol:

whats ur job position? :)

Ay...I think its similar lang / average ng other call centers like eTel, Aegis PS, Teletech, CVG, etc.

Im a Process Trainer by night....

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 05:48 AM

^^

cool. Try mo Transcom, 16T ang sweldo mo.. Cable DTA Activation lng ang account.. super easy! The bad side, malayo ka sa Eastwood nga lang... Pero andoon naman ang Home Depot at Metrowalk.. Kaya ayos lang. :lol:

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 05:51 AM

^^ ngek....magiging agent ako ulit? ayoko...i dont wanna take calls. :D 16k? eh d mas bumaba basic ko nyan..hahahahaha joke lang....

Try mo rin samin sa vCustomer, depending on ur experience, we have agents na 16k to 19k ang basic plus incentives and allowances. And its a pretty easy account, order taking lang. People will call to place the order, you key in the credit card number, walk them through the website, and yun lang. ehehehehe super petiks mode and hindi stressful.

ang ayoko lang is yung mga bosses ko...ayoko sana mag descriminate pero since naging boss ko sila, parang galit na ako sa mga indians..huhuhuhu

ei super OT na tayo..wakokokok

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 05:58 AM

^^

haha.. pansin ko daming Indians dyan sa e-commerce.. ahaha!

magkano pla yung allowance binibigay jan for CSR? wala pa pla doon sa 16-19T? ;)

sorry po sa lahat, curious lng...:0

tj_brewed

October 17th, 2009, 06:02 AM

^^ I forgot nung time na agent pa ako but as far as i could remember i think ull get around 2,000 pesos for the attendance plus another 2,000 allowance, plus performance incentive of upto 3,000 pesos per month (performance incentive is dependent on your PMI or performance metrics per month). And thats on top of your basic pay. An agent in vCustomer receives a basic pay of between 16 to 19k. Depende kung san company ka galing, experiences, and recruitment evaluation. Although, there are other agents here receiving a basic of 12k to 15k and these are those coming from a lesser known call center or bpo, less experience or no experience at all, and those who didnt perform well during recruitment. :D

Super OT na tayo..back to the topic na...just pm me for more questions...ehehehe

marlowe_cano

October 17th, 2009, 06:10 AM

^^

haha. ok. thanks! :laugh:

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 07:01 AM

;44738118']I was referring to the 2012 issue nga nagakalat sa karon..i just find it sad that people get affected with such news..faith lang katapat nyan..

allow me to quote some lines dun sa link na pinost ko

While long discredited, Brasseur de Bourbourg proves one thing: Westerners have been trying for more than a century to pin doomsday scenarios on the Maya. And while fascinated by ancient lore, advocates seldom examine more recent experiences with apocalypse predictions.

"No one who's writing in now seems to remember that the last time we thought the world was going to end, it didn't," says Martin, the astronomy webmaster. "There doesn't seem to be a lot of memory that things were fine the last time around."

and the recent disasters? See the worst earthquakes in history and you will see that even in the 1500s and 1200s eh nangyari na ang mga iyan (not to mention there could be more kay gamay ra baya ang records sa past events)
c'mon, disasters have been happening ever since, kaso ngayon with how fast information is disseminated eh mas mabilis lang talaga kumalat ang balita

ah i see, for me tao lang ng mag himo ug istorya2x, sama pa sa NatGeo about Nostradamus, people tend to decode Nostra's quatraines but they failed miserably when they predicted 1999 was the END OF THE WORLD karun gi mambo jumbo nalang nila 1999=911-1 the Twin Tower incident.:lol:

well walay warning2x sa GINOO, mas dako pa ang akong pagtuoo na Mankind will create its own DOOMSDAY!

sandman.ink

October 17th, 2009, 10:14 AM

Pero ma bilib ko kay Digong kung mapahawa gyud nya ang mga informal settlers residing in Davao river and Bucana.

oo nga. wishful thinking..

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 11:43 AM

Well sa na babasa ko sa business and private sectors dito sa Davao even pre Ondoy its really about city zoninig , flooding problem and environment concerns like the Tamugan controversy ,Aerial spraying, Shrine Hill and Talomo watershed. well lahi ra gyud diri :cheers:

TJ: Nagsugod naman ang NCCC Calinan , btw naa na pud Jolibee sa Calinan ambot na apil ba ni peng sa listahan.LOL
"The new Jollibee Chicken Barbecue is served with its perfect accompaniments -- a delicious barbecue dipping sauce and steaming java rice.

"The Jollibee Chicken Barbecue represents our latest product milestone," Adeva said during the special media launching held recently at the Jollibee Bajada branch. The new product was also launched in the cities of Cebu and Baguio."

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/jollibee-launches-new-chicken-barbecue

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 11:44 AM

davao's pride... first and only 911 service in the country. we should be thankful that davao allocated almost 100 million/year budget for this 911 service. hindi basta bastang budget yan. :okay:

911 main control center, ponciano st...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/ab11.jpg

911 sub center, ecoland...
http://i75.photobucket.com/albums/i292/naxju/ab10.jpg

^^

Central 911 after 7 years (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/central-911-after-7-years)
Friday, October 16, 2009

IN AIMING further service to the whole city through the Central Communication and Emergency Response Center after it was established on September 27, 2002, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte will reportedly purchase more equipment before December of this year.

The City Government will donate it to the Central 911 for an effective service to Davao City's growing population.

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

Central 911 chief operating officer (COO) Mario Verner Monsanto said that the bottom-line in serving the people better is discipline plus service, a formula that made the team effective in the field since it was established in partnership with the Davao Light and Power Company.

"For us to provide services to the people, you have to be disciplined and I keep on telling them that," Monsanto said.

Mayor Duterte, in collaboration with Davao Light & Power Company's past president and COO, the late Al Aboitiz, launched the Central 911 initially with the call center and 34 mobile units for law enforcement as the primary services. Later it has metamorphosed into a full-blown operating unit to include emergency medical, fire auxiliary, K9 unit and urban search and rescue services.

In 2002 alone, after three months of operation starting September, 4026 calls were responded to. Every year thereafter, the volume increased by an average of 4,442 until it reached 38,262 calls acted upon for the year 2008. Compound annual growth rate of responded calls from 2003 to 2008, however registered at 19 percent.

Latest reports in 2009 revealed that a majority of the calls are police or law enforcement and emergency medical in nature, representing 74 percent and 24 percent respectively. Meanwhile, the remaining two percent are for the other services mentioned above.

"The people in our EMS are registered nurses but they are not working as nurses here, we are a team and we are really our best to be in the area the soonest possible time," Monsanto said.

The Central 911 is also using, their key element, the Emergency Computer Aided Dispatch (Ecad), a sophisticated computerized mapping system donated by Davao Light through the initiative of Al Aboitiz as part of its contribution to Duterte's peace and order drive.

The Ecad is derived from Davao Light's Geographic Information System (GIS), an advanced computer program that provides a detailed graphical map of the Aboitiz-owned utility's franchise area, including far-flung rural areas and the smallest alleys. The map has X and Y grid coordinates that help locate the electric pole a customer is connected to. These coordinates are termed as the Davao Light Location Code. Each Davao Light registered customer has his own location code printed on the upper right hand corner of his monthly bill.

"Right now, people who call for emergency merely inform the call agents on their location through streets and even give directions without realizing that we are still using the location code of the Davao Light.

Actually, it will be easier for us to locate the exact location using it," Monsanto said.

Davao City Central 911 was set up through the initiative of Davao Light with additional funding from the Aboitiz Foundation Inc. and is run by the city government.

"We are so proud because we are serving the people throughout the city for free and Davao City can show them that their taxes are really working," Monsanto said.

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 11:53 AM

oo nga. wishful thinking..

^^

PIA Press Release
2009/10/17

Free developers from socialized housing requirement, gov't urged

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (17 October) -- Instead of developing socialized housing as part of the requirements asked from any housing developer, it is best for the city government to gather the 20 percent share from all developers and personally handle the development of the low-cost housing program.

A local developer, Martin Pineda, divulged that takers of the low-cost housing set aside by housing developers don't get what they deserve since most of these housing projects were not given much attention and utmost priority by developers.

"We would see a more efficient socialized housing if the government handles the fund and develop a housing area according to the land use program of Davao," Pineda said.

He criticized some housing projects in the city especially those along the Davao River as not carefully studied by the city planners.

Pineda suggested tighter urban planning that would emphasize on land use, zoning, density, and traffic.

"What the city has failed to focus on is the planning method while the evaluation of permit applications is rather given much attention," he added.

Meanwhile, city councilor Peter Lavina admitted that the Davao City Comprehensive Development Plan, approved 12 years ago, needs some amendments and polishing.

He stressed that the city faced considerable changes in terms of population, thereby affecting the entire landscape.

Pineda, recommends that the government provide sound community development where good schools, and health facilities are built for the community folks. (PIA XI) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091017.htm&no=12&r=R11&y=09&mo=10)

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 11:53 AM

^^

Central 911 after 7 years (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/central-911-after-7-years)
Friday, October 16, 2009

this is really good. 911 has a 24 hr 7 days working emergency units in the real sense/meaning of the word. especially the ambulance service of emergency medical unit. hope it wil have default appropriation in the citys annual budget. even in the succeeding administrations.

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 11:56 AM

PIA Press Release
2009/10/17

Davao software developers eyed in camp

by RG Alama

Davao City (17 October) -- Software developers and those in the IT industry are being eyed for the coming SaaS (Software as a Service) Entrepreneur Camp which will be held this December 3 and 4 here in Davao City.

Bert Barriga, of ICT Davao-an umbrella group of IT stakeholders in the city said that the event will help develop and promote the non-voice BPO (Business Process Outsourcing) sector particularly the software development industry in the city.

The Saas Entrepreneur camp is a business idea competition where the winning technopreneurial team will get the chance to be funded and mentored by an angel investor from Silicon Valley.

Software as a Service (SaaS, typically pronounced'sass') is a model of software delivery where the vendor licenses the software for use as an on-demand service. SaaS vendors typically host their application on their own web servers, usually granting access to customers on a monthly basis.

The IT camp is expected to entice software developers into joining the event and Barriga hopes the event will help them to gauge the actual number of software developers in the city, considering that many of them are freelancers and home-based. He gave rough estimate of 5,000 IT workers in the city but said that it is hard to determine their expertise and specialization.

Meanwhile, Barriga also bared that with the recent calamities in Manila and Luzon, some BPO firms are seriously considering to expand and locate in Davao, which has been spared from the devastation of typhoons Ondoy and Pepeng owing to its location being far away from the country's typhoon belt. (PIA XI) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091017.htm&no=11&r=R11&y=09&mo=10)

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 12:08 PM

PAL offers low-fare, no-baggage-limit promo

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 10/17/2009 8:36 AM

MANILA - "More or less."

That's the tagline of the new promotional offer of local carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) and its subsidiary, budget carrier PAL Express.

"More" free baggage is allowed for passengers of the 2 airlines' flights to 28 domestic destinations. Baggage allowance has been increased to 20 kilos from previous 15 kilos.

"Less" one-way all-in fares are also in store for passengers for various routes.

P1,188 fares for PAL passengers between the following:

· Cebu and Davao

P1,398 fares for PAL Express passengers for flights between

· Davao and Zamboanga.

P2,208 fares for PAL passengers between the following:

· Manila and Butuan
· Manila and Cagayan de Oro
· Manila and Cotabato
· Manila and Davao
· Manila and Dipolog
· Manila and General Santos
· Manila and Ozamiz
· Manila and Zamboanga

P1,188 fares for PAL Express passengers between the following:

· Cebu and Butuan
· Cebu and General Santos
· Cebu and Cagayan de Oro
· Cebu and Dipolog
· Cebu and Ozamiz

Fares are for one-way, Economy class, inclusive of VAT.

Tickets should be bought between October 16 to 23, 2009. Travel period must be between November 4 to December 10, 2009.

Tickets are non-refundable but upgradeable to a higher fare. These are however not eligible to earn miles under the Mabuhay Miles frequent flyer program.

Interested travelers may book online (http:/philippineairlines.com and http://palexpressair.com), or at any PAL ticket offices and accredited travel agents.

The airline also card payments via credit cards Mastercard and Visa, and BancNet ATM cards.

as of 10/17/2009 8:36 AM

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 12:31 PM

I wish Davao can learn from it. By the way, kanang mga nagpuyo near sa Bankerohan river and coastal areas ng city....hinaot mabalhin na na sila..naa untay dato sa Davao na magoffer og yuta para idevelop sa lgu - not an ala gawad kalinga type ha na horizontal, (i dont have anything againts gawad kalinga) but vertical unta like sa Singapore or tenement type homes for the urban poor. Tapos proper zoning, I like where Abreeza will be built pero if given a chance mas nice unta if naa sya sa other lugar to atleast spread development and prevent traffic congestion in one area. And the plan na ibutang sa underground ang electric wires, telphone wires, and cable wires -i just hope na dili lang sila hantud proposals but ila jud trabahoon.
environmentalists should go after the indescrimnate destruction by unabated settlements in the riverbanks if they are true advocates and are not fake environmentalists. siltation will certanly alter the natural course of stream and the threat of overflow to the inland plus of course sewage, garbage etc that will destroy ecological balance and life of the river

glenntoy15

October 17th, 2009, 12:46 PM

^^ asa naka butang 3 million? bitaw kung murag ana lang ang design he doesn't deserve the award from Metrobank, imo mas maayo pa mo design si @glenntoy ana! LOL

uhm po sir dinabaw?? ano po pala ang nagawa ko na house??

glenntoy15

October 17th, 2009, 12:49 PM

yung ongoing construction sa mandaya parking lot sa ponciano area. 2nd floor commercial complex po. mayroong rendering po sa area. kung kinsa may gwapong forumer na naay camera paki pict nalang. hehe!!

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 12:52 PM

even ako with our 911 and RDCC(Regional Disaster

Pero ma bilib ko kay Digong kung mapahawa gyud nya ang mga informal settlers residing in Davao river and Bucana.
too late. but hopefully the next adminitration will have politcal will to focus on this. we can only wait to see concrete actions taking place. but what happened to a number of relocation sites offered by the city? i would also like to see coastline of the whole city cleared of settlements. coastal road where are you?:D

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 01:03 PM

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/8536/401082172817b8a8358eb.jpg

credits to

Romel Rubi(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/romelrubi/sets/72157622583295240/)
nice!

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Davao opens new, modern garbage dump

By Jeffrey M. Tupas
Inquirer Mindanao
First Posted 18:09:00 10/17/2009

Filed Under: Environmental Issues

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The efforts of the city government at effective solid waste management took a major leap with the completion of a P268-million sanitary landfill project, a highly-engineered solid waste disposal facility touted as the first of its kind in Mindanao.

The 3.8-hectare facility opened Friday following the closure and rehabilitation of the old open dumpsite in 2007.

The new facility is complete with leachate retention pond, monitoring wells, drainage system, and gas vents, according to Ogie Ticos of IPM Construction and Development Corp.

Ticos said the new landfill, located in the village of New Carmen in Tugbok distric, can accommodate garbage for the next 8 to 10 years.

He said leachate—the “garbage juice” formed when rainwater and chemical wastes mix—that the landfill will produce will just be 16 cubic meters per day or the equivalent of only 16 balikbayan boxes.

The garbage juice will drain down to the retention pond, which will be closely monitored for leaks, Ticos said.

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said the project was the city’s response to the pressing concern over the proper way of disposing garbage.

Data from the city government showed that from January to August this year, the volume of garbage collected around the city totaled 272,916 cubic meters.

Last year, the collected household, commercial and industrial wastes reached 358,572 cubic meters.

“Our focus on the environment and natural resources will be principally directed on ecological solid waste management, watershed rehabilitation and coastal resource management. We will continue to pursue the path to sustainable development of our city,” Duterte said.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20091017-230609/Davao-opens-new-modern-garbage-dump

eflex

October 17th, 2009, 02:18 PM

^^

Central 911 after 7 years (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/central-911-after-7-years)
Friday, October 16, 2009

IN AIMING further service to the whole city through the Central Communication and Emergency Response Center after it was established on September 27, 2002, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte will reportedly purchase more equipment before December of this year.

The City Government will donate it to the Central 911 for an effective service to Davao City's growing population.

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

Central 911 chief operating officer (COO) Mario Verner Monsanto said that the bottom-line in serving the people better is discipline plus service, a formula that made the team effective in the field since it was established in partnership with the Davao Light and Power Company.

"For us to provide services to the people, you have to be disciplined and I keep on telling them that," Monsanto said.

Mayor Duterte, in collaboration with Davao Light & Power Company's past president and COO, the late Al Aboitiz, launched the Central 911 initially with the call center and 34 mobile units for law enforcement as the primary services. Later it has metamorphosed into a full-blown operating unit to include emergency medical, fire auxiliary, K9 unit and urban search and rescue services.

In 2002 alone, after three months of operation starting September, 4026 calls were responded to. Every year thereafter, the volume increased by an average of 4,442 until it reached 38,262 calls acted upon for the year 2008. Compound annual growth rate of responded calls from 2003 to 2008, however registered at 19 percent.

Latest reports in 2009 revealed that a majority of the calls are police or law enforcement and emergency medical in nature, representing 74 percent and 24 percent respectively. Meanwhile, the remaining two percent are for the other services mentioned above.

"The people in our EMS are registered nurses but they are not working as nurses here, we are a team and we are really our best to be in the area the soonest possible time," Monsanto said.

The Central 911 is also using, their key element, the Emergency Computer Aided Dispatch (Ecad), a sophisticated computerized mapping system donated by Davao Light through the initiative of Al Aboitiz as part of its contribution to Duterte's peace and order drive.

The Ecad is derived from Davao Light's Geographic Information System (GIS), an advanced computer program that provides a detailed graphical map of the Aboitiz-owned utility's franchise area, including far-flung rural areas and the smallest alleys. The map has X and Y grid coordinates that help locate the electric pole a customer is connected to. These coordinates are termed as the Davao Light Location Code. Each Davao Light registered customer has his own location code printed on the upper right hand corner of his monthly bill.

"Right now, people who call for emergency merely inform the call agents on their location through streets and even give directions without realizing that we are still using the location code of the Davao Light.

Actually, it will be easier for us to locate the exact location using it," Monsanto said.

Davao City Central 911 was set up through the initiative of Davao Light with additional funding from the Aboitiz Foundation Inc. and is run by the city government.

"We are so proud because we are serving the people throughout the city for free and Davao City can show them that their taxes are really working," Monsanto said.

galing...:banana:

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 02:19 PM

Sana matapos din to kahit d manalo ang mga nograles sa local election.

hmmm...

Davao may end up with 2
sports centers: De Guzman

Davao is suffering today with the disrepute of being a “billionaire city” without a decent sporting facility “but who knows it may end up with not just one but two world-class sports domes.”

Former Mayor Benjamin de Guzman said the prospects of having two domes is likely, stressing there is no legal impediment to the resumption of the Artica Sports Dome project that he initiated. De Guzman said Artica could complement the Nograles Sports Dome currently being built at the University of Southeastern Philippines (USEP) in Bo. Obrero.

Speaking in the radio program of Atty. Karlo B. Nograles, De Guzman said it is the “legal and moral obligation” of the city government to utilize the Artica Sports Dome. The 12,000-seater dome situated in Barangay Maa was built by De Guzman in year 2000 but was mothballed by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte upon his return to City Hall in 2001.

Asked about the City Hall idea that the Artica dome could be converted into a crematorium, De Guzman said “I don’t think crematorium is related to sports.”

De Guzman said that the donors of the land where Artica sits specifically stipulated that the structure be used for sporting activities.

De Guzman also brushed aside claims that there was irregularity in his sporting dome project. “The present city government already paid the P150-million bank loan transacted to build the Artica Dome,” De Guzman noted. “If there was any irregularity, why did they pay for it?”

De Guzman said Davao City could redeem its prestige when it would have two world-class domes to show. “The Nograles sports dome in USEP could be the downtown site for sports while the Artica dome could be the uptown alternative,” he said in Kalamboan Dala Tanan radio program of Karlo, lawyer-son of House Speaker Prospero C. Nograles.

Karlo said the USEP sports dome could sit up to 8,000 people and has been appropriated with P100-million budget from the national government. He said Speaker Nograles initially secured P60-million but had to find another P40-millon to ensure that the USEP sports dome will be world-class.

“It will be fully-air conditioned, with high-tech score boards and have rubberized playing floor,” Karlo revealed.

Karlo said the dome being pushed by the Speaker will also have commercial spaces so that it could earn additional revenues. “Speaker Nograles wanted the income be used in properly maintaining the sporting dome and at the same time fund scholarship programs at USEP,” he said.

Speaker Nograles has already helped 30,000 students through his scholarship program in which most of them have either graduated or are currently enrolled at USEP.

Karlo said the dome project was pushed by his father because Davao City has been losing out in the national sporting program and local tourism.

The neighboring Panabo City, whose income is only around 20% of what Davao City earns, has its own modern sporting center. Tomorrow, Panabo will host for the fifth time a PBA game featuring San Miguel Beermen and the Alaska Aces.

Karlo said that Davao City cannot also bring in national conventions that could boost local tourism because the city cannot compete with its obsolete facilities. “We have been left behind (by other localities) for so long,” he rued.

Karlo said Davao City has great potentials that it could surpass the stature and economic size of other metropolitan cities in the country. “It takes good political leadership to achieve this for our people,” he said.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Oct/headlines10162009&02.html)

lets see whats the next mayors move on the future of artica dome in inday sara:D. seriously, i would like to see her task the private sector(eg chamber of trade and commerce) to create independent body to carfully come up study and recommendations how the halted project can proceed construction. she should stay away from chambers indepennce. i would also like to see chambers created body to compose of the technical experts from the academe(5 universities) including sports councils of each university. political pro and oppositon representatives from davao city council, private technical experts including bloody environmentalists, tourism representative, media rep, and the business sect

eflex

October 17th, 2009, 02:23 PM

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 02:44 PM

lets see whats the next mayors move on the future of artica dome in inday sara:D. seriously, i would like to see her task the private sector(eg chamber of trade and commerce) to create independent body to carfully come up study and recommendations how the halted project can proceed construction. she should stay away from chambers indepennce. i would also like to see chambers created body to compose of the technical experts from the academe(5 universities) including sports councils of each university. political pro and oppositon representatives from davao city council, private technical experts including bloody environmentalists, tourism representative, media rep, and the business sect

btw speaking of USEP gymnasium murag katung open field nila ibutang kay mao lang mo fit na area.

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 03:17 PM

btw speaking of USEP gymnasium murag katung open field nila ibutang kay mao lang mo fit na area.
http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/390/2015420051.jpg

dinabaw

October 17th, 2009, 03:26 PM

^^that's it malapit din yan sa parking area.

MtApoStandard

October 17th, 2009, 03:36 PM

the gymnasium is also a cultural centre!...

jhunix

October 17th, 2009, 11:16 PM

^^ dili diha sa football field bai...didto sa daang location ng engineering building sa corner ng loyola and porras st. Tapad sa dormitory.

banog

October 18th, 2009, 03:37 AM

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sandman.ink

October 18th, 2009, 05:14 AM

nice pics :D

junax

October 18th, 2009, 08:20 AM

this is good news, sana yung si de lima ng CHR naman ang sampal sampalin, yang CHR na yan dapat gawing CCR (Commission on Criminal's Rights). kakabwisit.

Ombuds decision on Nograles Park demolition reversed

THE Court of Appeals (CA) recently ruled in favor of three Davao City officials ordered suspended by the Ombudsman over the demolition of a park named after the father of House Speaker Prospero Nograles.

The CA has reversed the Ombudsman’s decision suspending for six months without pay three Davao City Hall officials.

In a decision dated October 12, Associate Justice Mario Lopez said the "Overall Deputy Ombudsman gravely abused its discretion" when it suspended for six months without pay City Administrator Wendel Avisado, Drainage Maintenance Unit head Yusop Jimplani, and City Engineer Jose Gestuveo Jr.

"The gargantuan authority of the Ombudsman to determine whether evidence of guilt is strong must be exercised wisely and responsibly," the CA stated in its decision.

On July 16, Overall Ombudsman Orlando Casimiro ordered the preventive suspension of the three city officials after Nograles filed administrative and criminal charges against them for implementing the demolition order of a canal cover project where the Nograles Park was erected.

The City Government earlier said the Nograles Park on Quezon Boulevard was a major obstruction to the flow of water in the canal, contributing to the flooding problem of the city.

In their petition for certiorari, the city officials stressed that the Ombudsman "acted with grave abuse and discretion amounting to lack of jurisdiction when it preventively suspended petitioners in complete disregard of their rights to substantive and procedural due process."

City officials, meanwhile, welcomed the CA decision, saying the latest decision vindicates them.

"We are glad that the Court of Appeals has acted on our petition. Now we can continue with our work. We are feeling vindicated because we have always felt that we were denied due process," Avisado said.

junax

October 18th, 2009, 09:41 AM

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in the future pag marami nang high rises around People's Park area, super ganda na nito, parang miniature version ng Central Park. :)

BTW, ganda ng camera mo @banog...

KING CITY

October 18th, 2009, 01:01 PM

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Photo taken at Puting Bato Peak
Samal Island , Davao
Philippines
Puting Bato peak is the highest peak in the island with 1,346 ft. treacherous limestone ravines leading to Puting Bato, where one could see from the summit the enchanting panaromic view of most of Davao Gulf, Davao City and Mt. Apo
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KING CITY

October 18th, 2009, 02:04 PM

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Durian the best fruit from Davao

Il Tenore

October 18th, 2009, 04:49 PM

junax

October 18th, 2009, 05:11 PM

3 day midnight sale sa SM Davao, it's time na para makabili ng mga di kayang bilhin kung regular days dahil mahal hehehe.

http://www.kipling.com
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http://www.lacoste.com
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http://www.pvh.com/
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http://www.mango.com
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junax

October 18th, 2009, 05:16 PM

Il Tenore

October 18th, 2009, 05:17 PM

^^nice set of pictures!:okay:

how about, naa ba kay pictures sa:

- Regatta
- Onesimus
- People Are People
- Flojos

:D:D

MtApoStandard

October 18th, 2009, 06:12 PM

nice "collections" of upmarket stores. pretty davao!

and nice of you junax for the photo updates too

MtApoStandard

October 18th, 2009, 06:14 PM

yey! you're next de Lima! :lol:
:banana:
you have to lodge a formal complain first sa ambotman:lol:

oradude23

October 18th, 2009, 07:41 PM

5 Mindanao schools among Sweep finalists

FIVE universities based in Mindanao made it to finals of Smart Communication Inc.'s (Smart) 6th Sweep Innovation and Excellence Awards.

Engineering students from 20 top colleges and universities across the country have submitted a total of 90 wireless applications in response to Smart's challenge to create solutions following the theme of the 6th Sweep Innovation and Excellence Awards, "Empowering Communities through Wireless Technologies."

From these entries, 10 have been selected to advance into the finals scheduled on February 5 and 6 next year at the A. Venue Hall in Makati City.

The teams that made it to the finals are from Mindanao State University in General Santos City, Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, Notre Dame of Marbel University in Koronadal City in South Cotabato, Holy Name University and Batangas State University.

Short-listing of the entries was undertaken by a team of experts from Smart together with Arlene Romasanta, Senior Science Research Specialist at the PCIERD (Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development)-Department of Science & Technology; and Brian Quebengco, founder and Chief Inoventor of Inovent Inc. who teaches Innovation Technology & Entrepreneurial Psychology at the De La Salle University Business Management College.
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Some entries promote the growth of livelihood projects and community businesses. One entry fosters the growth of cooperatives by allowing them to post their products on the web via SMS (Ateneo de Manila University). Another applies wireless technology and image processing in soil assessment to help farmers determine what crops are suitable for planting (Ateneo de Davao University).

There's also an application that notifies fisher folk if a sizable volume of fish is available for them to catch (Ateneo de Davao University).
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In preparation for the 2010 elections, two teams who made it to the final round created applications to aid in the voting process. One helps locate the voter?s assigned precinct through SMS (Notre Dame of Marbel University) while another uses SMS as the medium for voting, ensuring that the registered voter only votes once (University of St. La Salle-Bacolod).

Other entries that made it to the 10 top are an SMS-based device that helps students maximize waiting time during the payment of tuition fees (Ateneo de Zamboanga University), an application that monitors water services (Holy Name University), and mobile home automation using Bluetooth (Mindanao State University).
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A total of 12 awards will be given to winning student teams from Smart Schools Program (SSP) partners that submitted the best web-based information and educational materials about their respective communities.

davaoeagle

October 18th, 2009, 10:43 PM

The heavens speak
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Sunday, October 18, 2009
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THE Court of Appeals (CA) has issued a permanent restraining order against the Ombudsman from suspending City Administrator Wendell Avisado, City Engineer Jose Gestuvio and Drainage Maintenance Chief Yusof Jimlani.

The three top officials of Davao City were suspended by the Ombudsman for six months without pay for dismantling the cement cover on the waterway in Piapi which also served as one of the main drainage canals for the city poblacion. With the permanent TRO, I suppose that the City Government can now proceed with the urgent need to clear our drainage canals and waterways given the phantasmagoric calamity that has hit Imperial Manila and Luzon.

What was wrong from the very beginning was that DPWH went on its own wasting the pork barrel of Speaker Boy Nograles on a project that only aggravate the conditions of a flood-prone area in the city. Those barangay officials and DPWH stooges who claimed in their affidavits that the Piapi area is not flood-prone are lying through their teeth. It is a brazen lie too for DPWH to assert that theirs is the institution that has the final say of what infrastructure plans have to be implemented. DPWH officials come and go and many of them did not even have a glimpse of the city's topography. Who are they to decide what project must the city undertake?

From the era of then Mayor Luis T. Santos to the administration of the incumbent Rodrigo Duterte, most of the waterways have been preserved. The World Bank helped the city identify these esteros and had included these in the funds for the Slum Improvement and Rehabilitation project.

The ongoing drainage project of the city widened and cemented most of these canals for flood waters to flow quickly into the sea, to prevent squatters from building their shanties in the waterway and so that it can be efficiently maintained.

City Hall authorities knew that we have a fourth type of weather which means that we do not have a distinct wet or dry season. Before the advent of climate change, we do not worry much about heavy rainfall although we knew that whenever we get a copious amount of rain, some parts of the city get flooded. But the effects of climate change are getting to be dreadful. Who would ever imagine Luzon and Metro Manila to be submerged in water?

Now they talk of political will which was symptomatically lacking among our politicians who pander on the vote-rich urban poor. The irony is that here in Davao, we have a mayor who had anticipated the impact of the climate change and has the political will to do what he thought was right by ordering the dismantling of the cement cover on the waterway, courtesy of DPWH. What prize did he get in return? He was charged for criminal abuse of power while his chiefs of office were suspended for what looks like eternity.

When the suspension order was elevated to the Court of Appeals, the court did not dilly-dally in issuing a TRO. Early this week, after the lapse of mandatory period within which the litigants were given the opportunity to respond to prayers and appeals, the CA issued a permanent TRO.

Not only has the CA spoken; the heavens too. The flood in Metro Manila has not receded. Amidst the chaos and the sufferings is the call for local government authorities to clean the esteros of garbage and silts, free the rivers and waterways of squatters' shanties; dig up the missing drainage canals before the next storm comes.

Will Mayor Duterte and his men hear the order and continue with the tasks but risk conviction and losing their jobs?

oradude23

October 19th, 2009, 12:07 AM

Travel and Tourism
New Marco Polo Davao GM named
Source: (The Philippine Star) Updated October 16, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Marco Polo Hotels recently appointed Nigel Fisher as general manager of Marco Polo Davao, replacing Stanley Lau who returns to Marco Polo Gateway in Hong Kong.

A British-Australian national, Fisher has 20 years of senior management experience in five-star deluxe hotels and resorts. He has held various positions, including hotel manager in Four Seasons Hotel, Sydney, and general manager in Tanjung Rhu Resort in Langkawi, Malaysia.

He is highly experienced with in-depth food and beverage knowledge and has over 10 years’ experience in executive management positions.

:) Congratulations to Marco Polo Davao! It's getting a GM with experience in one of world's leading luxury hotel chains, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts. All the best to Mr Fisher.

tj_brewed

October 19th, 2009, 02:17 AM

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 02:27 AM

^^ some feauture resembles Sentosa , i guess.

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 02:41 AM

I guess the BEST thing to do is relocate them sir Duterte, in the long run it will cost the city less :)

Garbage collectors to scour 'eskinitas'
Sunday, October 18, 2009

THE City Government of Davao is planning to create a task force that will collect garbage in inner city streets that clog up esteros and canals.

The inauguration of the city's P268-million sanitary landfill is just part of the local government's solution to the garbage and flooding problem in Davao.

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Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said what he is looking into now is how to collect garbage effectively.

He said he plans to appoint Drainage Maintenance Unit chief Yusop Jimlani to head the new task force that will take charge in the effective collection of garbage, especially in the residential areas where canals leading to the Davao Gulf are located.

The mayor said many of the residents who live along the coastal areas, especially those along Boulevard, still opt to throw their wastes into the canal, thus clogging the waterways.

Duterte took pride in the opening of the landfill last Friday, saying it is the first huge landfill in Mindanao that will be operational by December of this year.

The landfill is located in Barangay New Carmen, Tugbok district and will be using the latest technology in solid waste management.

The 3.8-hectare facility was designed to meet the standards of the National Solid Management Waste Commission Technical Guidelines for Sanitary Landfill Design and Operation.

Project designer IPM Construction and Development Corporation’s Engineer Ogie Quintos said the P268-million landfill can last for eight to 10 years. The facility is complete with lycheate retention pond, monitoring wells, drainage system, and gas vents.

The volume of garbage collected around the city reached 272,916 cubic meters from January to August of this year. Last year, the collected household, commercial and industrial wastes reached 358,572 cubic meters. (BOT)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/garbage-collectors-scour-eskinitas)

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 03:19 AM

Designers and beauties show inner selves as models of hope
Written by: Roque , Marilyn
Friday, 16 October 2009

HOW tragedies and calamities can turn fellow Davaoeños as selfless models is admirable. As quick as the wrath of Ondoy and Pepeng, the twin weather destructions to hit Metro Manila and major provinces and cities in Luzon, Davao-based designer Alfonso “Boy” Guino-o organized an express fashion show for the benefit of the calamity victims. In partnership with SM and the other designers and models, the group showed how the spirit of giving in times of need could generate donations as swiftly as the deluge came.

Tulong Express was mounted last Oct. 11 and was a success with more than 50 models, male and female, walking down the ramp at the SM Event Centre. Tulong or help came in various forms all over the country, from people who were lucky not to be swept away by the deluge and even from flood victims themselves. Here in Davao City, several organizations did their share in giving, and we admire our designers and models for their effort in putting up a show for donors to watch it without buying tickets in exchange for their donations.
We must mention some of the personalities behind this effort led by Fashion Guru Alfonso “Boy” Guino-o, reigning Mutya ng Dabaw Resci Angelli Rizada, Diwa ng Dabaw 2009 Vanessa Ruth Chan, Mutya Ng Dabaw 2008 MJ Lastimosa, Patnubay Ng Dabaw Franilyn Sendiong, Pag-asa Ng Dabaw 2009 Richelle Ann Liao, Diwa Ng Dabaw 2008 Vida Maya Ko, Hiyas Ng Kadayawan 2003 Lily Legaspi, Mutya Ng Pilipinas 2009 candidate Zshaharah Mantawil and Rose Marie Jumawan.

Models from Glam and Metropolitan Agencies also gave much of their effort for this show together with designers Ross Sevilla, Don Mascarinas, Steph Dacalus, Garimon Roferos, Ivan Raborar, Windel Mira and Fuji Jimenez.
It is said that misfortunes and calamities can show the nobler side of our brothers and sisters. This is one instant we tip off our hats to them for their kindness and unselfishness. Proceeds of the event were turned over to the SM Management who will take care of sending the goods and cash to their head office for distribution.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=4327)

Peng Hok

October 19th, 2009, 04:20 AM

Nice to see those brands flocking in Davao City. :)

eflex

October 19th, 2009, 05:20 AM

kailan ba magstart yung 3rd phase nang traffic signalization with cctv?

Govinda

October 19th, 2009, 05:21 AM

galeng! :cheers:

5 Mindanao schools among Sweep finalists

FIVE universities based in Mindanao made it to finals of Smart Communication Inc.'s (Smart) 6th Sweep Innovation and Excellence Awards.

Engineering students from 20 top colleges and universities across the country have submitted a total of 90 wireless applications in response to Smart's challenge to create solutions following the theme of the 6th Sweep Innovation and Excellence Awards, "Empowering Communities through Wireless Technologies."

From these entries, 10 have been selected to advance into the finals scheduled on February 5 and 6 next year at the A. Venue Hall in Makati City.

The teams that made it to the finals are from Mindanao State University in General Santos City, Ateneo de Davao University, Ateneo de Manila University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, University of St. La Salle-Bacolod, Notre Dame of Marbel University in Koronadal City in South Cotabato, Holy Name University and Batangas State University.

Short-listing of the entries was undertaken by a team of experts from Smart together with Arlene Romasanta, Senior Science Research Specialist at the PCIERD (Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and Development)-Department of Science & Technology; and Brian Quebengco, founder and Chief Inoventor of Inovent Inc. who teaches Innovation Technology & Entrepreneurial Psychology at the De La Salle University Business Management College.
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Some entries promote the growth of livelihood projects and community businesses. One entry fosters the growth of cooperatives by allowing them to post their products on the web via SMS (Ateneo de Manila University). Another applies wireless technology and image processing in soil assessment to help farmers determine what crops are suitable for planting (Ateneo de Davao University).

There's also an application that notifies fisher folk if a sizable volume of fish is available for them to catch (Ateneo de Davao University).
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In preparation for the 2010 elections, two teams who made it to the final round created applications to aid in the voting process. One helps locate the voter?s assigned precinct through SMS (Notre Dame of Marbel University) while another uses SMS as the medium for voting, ensuring that the registered voter only votes once (University of St. La Salle-Bacolod).

Other entries that made it to the 10 top are an SMS-based device that helps students maximize waiting time during the payment of tuition fees (Ateneo de Zamboanga University), an application that monitors water services (Holy Name University), and mobile home automation using Bluetooth (Mindanao State University).
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A total of 12 awards will be given to winning student teams from Smart Schools Program (SSP) partners that submitted the best web-based information and educational materials about their respective communities.

sandman.ink

October 19th, 2009, 05:22 AM

^^ What made it similar to Sentosa? The way the island is being developed, it seems like it is being poised to be the next Mactan Island - with subdivisions, hotels, and condos. But Sentosa? I cant find any similarities except the fact that both are islands. :D

yeah, oo nga di ko makita ang similarity...although, baka meron silang attractions na ilalagay jan...like oceanarium, luge, banakon lagoon, songs of the sea (bisaya version...lol)

tj_brewed

October 19th, 2009, 05:24 AM

^^ Tapos lagyan nila ng cable car that will cross the channel from Sasa wharf to Samal Island. :D

Govinda

October 19th, 2009, 05:28 AM

^^ nice set of photos you've got there @sir junax!

if you have photos of Skin Food and Healthy Options, kindly post them too hehe thanks! :)

Govinda

October 19th, 2009, 05:56 AM

-double post-

Govinda

October 19th, 2009, 05:58 AM

very interesting statistics! so i guess, it should be posted here too as everybody deserves consumption of correct data and information..:)

(data and effort courtesy of sir @mtapo) :cheers:

shipcalls summary 2008
http://www.ppa.com.ph/Port%20Statistics/08-Stat_2008_Shipping.htm

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/391/2308710364.jpg

cargo throughput 2008 summary
http://www.ppa.com.ph/Port%20Statistics/08-Stat_2008_CargoThruput.htm

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/391/7949918380.jpg

summary of container (TEU) handled in 2008
http://www.ppa.com.ph/Port%20Statistics/08-Stat_2008_TEU.htm

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/391/8189402367.jpg

Dynomite

October 19th, 2009, 06:45 AM

Source: http://www.astrobio.net/pressrelease/3283/2012-apocalypse

The widespread Internet belief that Dec. 21, 2012, will be doomsday for planet Earth because some astronomical event will destroy or decimate our planet is a complete hoax, according to NASA scientist David Morrison. His concise summary of the claims and the scientific response is being published by the Astronomical Society of the Pacific as a public service at: http://www.astrosociety.org/2012

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 06:49 AM

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7710/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg/)

Jeffte(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffte/4021075275/)

dj_olrac

October 19th, 2009, 07:38 AM

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7710/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg/)

Jeffte(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffte/4021075275/)

Good Afternoon Davao City...:)

nindota oi, murag sa laing nasud..:)

More Progress Davao City...:)

Il Tenore

October 19th, 2009, 07:50 AM

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7710/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg (http://img12.imageshack.us/i/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg/)

Jeffte(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jeffte/4021075275/)
very beautiful! one of the best night shots!:okay:

question lang... asa nang Mama Mia? :D

Noize_320

October 19th, 2009, 08:20 AM

WawaY[625]

October 19th, 2009, 08:26 AM

^^ I think he was referring to the discussion a few pages back about 2012 doomsday predictions

The Vow

October 19th, 2009, 08:28 AM

^^ :lol:

irrelevant article btw,

Mao gyud, kinsa'y nag ingon nga tinoud ang doomsday btw?

tj_brewed

October 19th, 2009, 08:33 AM

^^ Ako...hahahahahahaha :D Anyway, tinuod man ang doomsday..Naa man na sa bible. Wala lang ta kabalo kung when.

The Vow

October 19th, 2009, 08:37 AM

^^ Ako...hahahahahahaha :D Anyway, tinuod man ang doomsday..Naa man na sa bible. Wala lang ta kabalo kung when.

Ahhmn.., exactly

kira_45

October 19th, 2009, 09:00 AM

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7710/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg
kanindot............

jogavilz

October 19th, 2009, 09:12 AM

^^ Ako...hahahahahahaha :D Anyway, tinuod man ang doomsday..Naa man na sa bible. Wala lang ta kabalo kung when.

okay OT na, but everything that is written in the Bible must not only be interpreted and understood literally, but one must also use spiritual interpretation to understand it in the eyes of faith. yes, muabot ang doomsday, but it might not be as apocalyptic as we think.

sorry sa OT :) hehe

Hirono-kun

October 19th, 2009, 09:20 AM

^^ dili oi. tama jud c sir teej, tinuod ug mutuo jud ko sa doomsday (maoy kailangan na maghimog highrise :lol:)

:cheers:

Noize_320

October 19th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Mao gyud, kinsa'y nag ingon nga tinoud ang doomsday btw?

cge man gud sila dula og numbers game gud...ingon daw 12/12/12 daw mag end...pssk...ngano kay triple digit ang date? s**t happened before....maayu na lang if it happened in 12 A.D... :bash:

Peng Hok

October 19th, 2009, 09:27 AM

2012 (3 years from now) maapsan ang Davao. Same year pud ang doomsday. :lol:

Noize_320

October 19th, 2009, 09:30 AM

^^ unya wla nay dispute over who's 'premier'? :D:D:D:D

*response mood swing*

Peng Hok

October 19th, 2009, 09:33 AM

^ Depende kung naay survivors. :lol:

tj_brewed

October 19th, 2009, 10:28 AM

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/7710/4021075275f5929825a9b.jpg
kanindot............

It's nice looking at Landco occupied by night ;)

Noize_320

October 19th, 2009, 01:24 PM

^ Depende kung naay survivors. :lol:

prepared na akong bunker 27 stories deep... :D:D:D

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Pearl Farm ang banner ng Phil. Tourism Facebook...

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/2956/4024740261f6d1df69e8o.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/4024740261f6d1df69e8o.jpg/)

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 02:44 PM

Pearl Farm ang banner ng Phil. Tourism Facebook...

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/2956/4024740261f6d1df69e8o.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/4024740261f6d1df69e8o.jpg/)

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 02:55 PM

and some Davao articles....

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7540/3905800161ddcaae788bo.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/3905800161ddcaae788bo.jpg/)

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 02:56 PM

and some Davao articles....

http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/7540/3905800161ddcaae788bo.jpg (http://img190.imageshack.us/i/3905800161ddcaae788bo.jpg/)

dinabaw

October 19th, 2009, 03:09 PM

wow nasa Environment Globe News ang Davao :cheers:

http://img156.imageshack.us/img156/20/77394e25570080c1e8cb8b6.jpg (http://img156.imageshack.us/i/77394e25570080c1e8cb8b6.jpg/)

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The efforts of the city government at effective solid waste management took a major leap with the completion of a P268-million sanitary landfill project, a highly-engineered solid waste disposal facility touted as the first of its kind in Mindanao. The...

World News (http://article.wn.com/view/2009/10/17/Davao_opens_new_modern_garbage_dump/)

Environment Globe (http://archive.wn.com/2009/10/18/1400/environmentglobe/tsindex.html)

Sizaryan

October 19th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Philippine CPA (Certified Public Accountants) Board Exam

The top 10 placers are as follows:

1 Romelyn Manset Carpio, De La Salle University Lipa 91.71
Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo, Bicol University-Legazpi
2 Laila Topacio Amon, De La Salle University-Dasmarinas 91.57
Reginald Lajara Laco, Mindanao State University-General Santos
Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion, University of Cebu in Lapu Lapu and Mandaue
3 Belvin Lopez Armenion, University of Cebu in Lapu Lapu and Mandaue 91.29
Joseph Albert Josol Bulao, Ateneo de Davao University
Ma. Theresa Solano Pamintuan, University of the Philippines Diliman
4 Jaime Ann Dela Cruz Datol, University of the East Caloocan 91.00
Francis Angel Lim Reyes, University of Santo Tomas
5 Ryan Dulamal Nandwani, University of Saint La Salle 90.86
Reyland Jethro Pen Torres, Notre Dame of Marbel University
6 Hexilon Salenga Manabat, Holy Angel University 90.71
Kevin Bacungan Manansala, Mindanao State University-Marawi City
7 Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer, Bicol University-Legazpi 90.57
Cris Leo Molina Vilanueva , University of Santo Tomas
8 Mike Fortunato Padilla, University of Santo Tomas 90.43
Alissa Star Emperado Reyes, University of Santo Tomas
Gibson Tengco Tan, University of Santo Tomas
9 Jerlynne Castillo dela Cruz, University of Santo Tomas 90.29
Maricor Patricio Fernandez, University of San Carlos
Ronalyn Castro Laxamana, Holy Angel University
10 Roel Samson Boiser, Baliuag University (Baliuag Colleges) 90.14
Paul Robert Vera Morata, Ateneo de Naga

KING CITY

October 19th, 2009, 03:39 PM

http://static.flickr.com/54/135675227_b8bd847738.jpg

a night shot videoke bar and resto
Waterfront Insular Hotel, Davao City

marlowe_cano

October 19th, 2009, 04:18 PM

CONGRATULATIONS
ATENEO!!!

:banana: :applause: :banana:

http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt13/marlowemarlowe/CPA.jpg?t=1255961256

Top Performing Schools in October 2009 CPA Exams. ;)

KING CITY

October 19th, 2009, 04:38 PM

http://static.flickr.com/3578/3382594646_e46a7a1359.jpg
awesome sunset from costa marina.

http://static.flickr.com/3072/2458703554_d06fc30c12.jpg

MtApoStandard

October 19th, 2009, 05:24 PM

BOC District 12 exceeds collection target

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (20 October) -- As early as October, the Bureau of Customs District 12 is likely to exceed its collection target set at 2.86 billion for 2009 as its present collection amounted to about P2.16 billion.

BOC District 12 collector Atty. Ronnie Silvestre said during the re-launching of the weekly radio program ARENA XI aired over Radyo ng Bayan that the office has already posted an excess of P 75 million in collection.

ARENA XI Forum is an initiative of the Philippine Information Agency, designed to gather national government agencies in a radio forum to tackle programs, projects, and issues that concern the office.

"This is one proof that the office if performing well and we had a 31 percent excess in collection compared to last year," he added.

The port of Davao is declared one of the luckiest and high-performing areas in terms of customs collection due to the increasing demand of export products coming from Davao City and its neighboring provinces which produce bananas for export.

BOC expects a collection of P164 million every month, hence, reaching a total excess of P400 million by yearend.

The district is working on a P274 billion target for this year alone. "We fear that with the outcome of our collection, central office might increase our target for next year and hat would require us to double our efforts just to exceed what we accomplished this year," he said.

Aside from collection, BOC is also complementing its efforts on anti-smuggling and trade facilitation.

Recently, the office destroyed some smuggled agricultural products like onions, garlic, and potatoes coming from China. (PIA XI) [top]

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091020.htm&no=05

MtApoStandard

October 19th, 2009, 06:08 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4024027417_995085e647.jpg
flickr Reynald Nuñez http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2720/4024027417_995085e647.jpg

ice_mckoi

October 19th, 2009, 10:04 PM

^^^^dami pa talagang vacant na mga lot sa davoa no?

peo klaro au na di magdugay mapuno na jud na...:)

dinabaw

October 20th, 2009, 03:11 AM

BOC exceeds annual target by P75M (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/boc-exceeds-annual-target-p75m)
Monday, October 19, 2009

By Carlo P. Mallo

THE Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Southern Mindanao has achieved its annual target for 2009, two and a half months before the end of the year.

In an interview with Sun.Star Davao, BOC-Port of Davao district collector Ronnie Silvestre said the target set for the Port of Davao for this year is pegged at P2.086 billion worth of revenues.

Sun.Star accepts donations for victims of Typhoon Ondoy

"But as of October 9, our revenues have already reached P2.16 billion, or P75 million more than the annual target," Silvestre said.

During the first half of the year, the revenue collection of BOC in Southern Mindanao also exceeded its target by P200 million.

"We have an actual target of P1.2 billion for the first six months of the year, P200 million more than our target," Silvestre said.

The target for the Port of Davao was placed at P1.059 billion for the months of January to June, while the actual collection was 20.49 percent higher at P1,275,976,078.08.

The bulk of the revenues collected came from the imported products of companies involved in the production and distribution of power throughout Mindanao, occupying two of the top 10 spots.

This was headed by the National Transmission Corporation, placed number one with its projects involving the importation of cable wires and other materials for the creation of a new span of the Mindanao power grid.

Placing second is Dole Philippines, followed by Hedcor Sibulan Inc. which is also engaged in the importation of products for its hydro power plant projects in Davao City and Davao del Sur.

Filpride Resources Incorporated ranked fourth, followed by Cavendish banana exporter Sumifru Philippines Corporation.

Davao Citi Hardware placed sixth followed closely by Deco Arts Marketing at seventh place. Macondray Plastic placed eighth; Davao Packaging is ninth, and Sanyo Philippines completing the top ten importers.