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dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 01:34 AM

USeP offers courses on foreign languages
Monday, 02 November 2009 00:00
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What does ‘language’ mean? Language can be the expression of ideas by words or written symbols, or a mode of speech to a nation, a class or a profession.
Without learning an additional language (or even two more) -- nothing doing! Here in the Philippines and everywhere in this world.
The demand for learning foreign languages in the Philippines is immense and vast. Besides English business professionals, international relations students, nurses, physical therapists as well as most OFWs or Philippine tourists are looking for French, Italian, German, Spanish, Nihonggo, Mandarin, Korean, Arabic, Bahasa and even Philippine dialects.
The University of Southeastern Philippines and its Institute of Languages in Obrero, Davao City offers such courses. One can also acquire American English Accent, or Technical Writing Skills (English).
Foreign language knowledge is a must in today’s globalization. And, many times it becomes one of the visa application requirements. Germany, for example, stipulates a passed language exam in the Goethe-Institute in Manila or Cebu, before a visa can be issued. Even if a Philippine national gets married to a German and applies for a family reunion visa (spouse), the passed German language exam is a must. Other European nations are already following this European law.
Many times key employees decide to leave Philippine companies to pursue other goals or employment. it sets into motion a chain of events that not only affects his or her life but also business operations of the company. Employees with excellent foreign language knowledge should also find possibilities to work in the Philippines. I got an email from a reader who wants to learn German - because she got a job offer from a call center in Manila. [Klaus Doring]

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1371:usep-offers-courses-on-foreign-languages&catid=38:competitive-edge&Itemid=72)

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 01:41 AM

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NBA IN DAVAO.Davao City administrator Wendel E. Avisado (center) with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's chief of staff Patmei B. Ruivivar presents a token of appreciation to NBA Asia officials (left-right) Jin Yoo and Ritchie Lai and NBA China's Neil Brodie during a courtesy call, November 5, at the City Hall of Davao. NBA Asia is holding a coaches' clinic in January next year in Davao.

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 01:43 AM

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 01:45 AM

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 01:56 AM

wala lang ...sayang lol

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Peng Hok

November 10th, 2009, 02:00 AM

Hi guys,

Dropby lang.

Mangutana lang ko kung naa na ba'y Christmas decors ang SM City Davao like this one?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2487/4083457232_6b77ee746b.jpg

White Christmas ang theme sa SM City Davao this year - white christmas trees, white lights, etc. :)

sandman.ink

November 10th, 2009, 02:11 AM

^^ ukay2 trade is booming and is benefiting the local people, there's nothing to be sad about

yup, pero wag sa kalye...and especially wag sa tapat ng City Hall...I don't about the others pero, it's not a pretty sight...some tourists wanted to see Davao City Hall, so we went at night and what we saw looked like a public market. lol dadaan ka muna ng mala-palengke before you can get to see City Hall.

lalo na pag sunday, that area is a mess.

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 02:13 AM

wala lang ...sayang lol

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4356/davaocity2.jpg (http://img63.imageshack.us/i/davaocity2.jpg/)

In Davao, entertainment venues such as this one are almost like a flash in pan.

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 02:16 AM

yup, pero wag sa kalye...and especially wag sa tapat ng City Hall...I don't about the others pero, it's not a pretty sight...some tourists wanted to see Davao City Hall, so we went at night and what we saw looked like a public market. lol dadaan ka muna ng mala-palengke before you can get to see City Hall.

lalo na pag sunday, that area is a mess.

Agree with your thoughts on this. I wish the city gov't would make good their promise to build an area where all the "ukay-ukays" are put under one roof. One thing unpleasant about these street vendors is if you give them a little consideration, they abuse it and take advantage of the favour.

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 02:19 AM

continue uinque houses...

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Resthouse in Samal

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Maxima

Peng Hok

November 10th, 2009, 02:22 AM

^^ They should confine those ukay-ukay within the premises of Mallengke in Bangkerohan. It looks so barriotic when put elsewhere. :lol:

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 02:37 AM

^^

What's worse is when they take up most of the curbs for pedestrians. Who would want a city where anarchy rules.

Peng Hok

November 10th, 2009, 02:37 AM

^^

What's worse is when they take up most of the curbs for pedestrians. Who would want a city where anarchy rules.

I do! For as long as there are a lot of highrises. :lol: :jk:

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 02:43 AM

^^

Rightfully so, so that you can take refuge at the top of the building when there's chaos on the ground. :lol:

SiliconGulf

November 10th, 2009, 04:31 AM

However, if I had my way I would make the use of English language in the Philippines compulsory in order that Filipinos become more comfortable with it especially those who want to migrate to NA or any country where English is most spoken - if only to give credence to the claim that we are indeed the third biggest English-speaking race in the world.

Not only for migration, but also to take advantage of the rich wealth of knowledge and ideas (books, documentaries, the Internet). The reason why we're lagging behind as a country is because our youth are not as exposed to these. Only those schooled in "elite" universities are able to learn from them. Even if we have wide distribution of Internet access to the furthest barrios, if all they can do is read showbiz and do Friendster / Facebook, it won't do much of a difference in improving their lives. Keeping to the Filipino language means that they can only learn from Filipino (original or translated) materials, and there really aren't much around.

(The Get Real Philippines ebook - link below - discusses these in detail.)

Govinda

November 10th, 2009, 04:54 AM

ayos sa nature trip talaga ang davao....dapat i feature ang mga works ni kublai milan....gagaling kaya nun...taga dabaw ba sya?

yes, rey mujahid ponce millan, otherwise known as kublai millan is from davao..

davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 05:20 AM

^^

Migration came to my mind first being a migrant myself
and I know a lot of our "kababayans" where I am who for some
reason skipped English grammar and pronunciation class
in their high school days.

While we're at it let me also cite the lack of proficiency
of the use of English language of most call centre agents
in our own backyard. No offence as my sister also
works at call centre in Manila but I see a lot of these
people whenever I call Telus, Microsoft, etc., and it ticks
me flat out when they mangle English quite badly.

Sometimes I want to tell them to slow down a bit as
it's pretty obvious it's their nerves that's getting in the
way plus the fact that it's like and end-all-be-all to have
that "twang", it's part of the training I was told but hey I
guess it's better to munch the words properly and be
observant of the grammar than sound "american" with total
disregard of the subject -verb-aggreement.

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 07:28 AM

Samal

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nice and wide roads in Samal

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Unusual places

Wadaboy

November 10th, 2009, 07:42 AM

Davao City Skyline

From the 17th floor of Marco Polo Hotel

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dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 07:51 AM

Bali?

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Samal Dream Resort

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Leticia by the Sea

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Aumbay ricefields, Samal

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Aumbay Lake, Samal

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dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 07:59 AM

Wadaboy

November 10th, 2009, 08:09 AM

This is a nice view of Davao from above the clouds

-aOLWOwF-es

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Kublai Millan invades Manila

By Dexter R. Matilla
Philippine Daily Inquirer

DateFirst Posted 01:00:00 11/09/2009

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ANYBODY WHO HAS BEEN IN Davao the past two years would probably know Kublai Millan (born Rey Mudjahid Ponce Millan).

His larger-than-life sculptures are all over the city, such as “The Durian” at the Davao International Airport; the 50 sculptures for the Bukidnon Overview Park along the national highway connecting the city to Cagayan de Oro; and 100 sculptures at the People’s Park.

Millan, a Fine Arts graduate from University of the Philippines, has also done works for churches, provincial government buildings; in boxing champion Manny Pacquiao’s Sarangani farm; and his family’s five-story hotel, the Ponce Suites, where his wall-to-ceiling works have become a must-see for tourists and locals alike.

In such short time, the artist’s name has become synonymous with Davao art, and Millan is the enigmatic force behind the city’s gradual transformation into a place of bohemian revolution.

Only in his early 30s, Millan continues to churn out art pieces as if never at a loss for inspiration, as if never without time. One can only surmise the artist has found a natural inner piece that gives him a surplus of these two requisites for creating art.

“Seeing a family riding a carabao to a farm can have a lasting effect on me, just as the image of an entire community hauling a huge net of fish for the night’s dinner can stick in my mind for days on end,” Millan says. “If I can share even just an iota of the peace I have found during my long travels through Mindandao, all my hard work will have been worthwhile.”

Friends and family could only wonder as Millan has now channeled his talent into the blank canvas. Keeping up with his large-scale sculptures are his colorful 4ft x 4ft oil paintings which are beautiful in its abstract simplicity.

Understanding that life’s most important lessons can be learned from the simple fishermen and farmers of Mindanao, he says his profoundest insights came from the simplest impressions. As perhaps a way of thanking his unintentional teachers, Millan has put their images onto the canvas with the hope that people would also find inspiration from them.

Manila gets its chance to see for themselves Millan’s works as they are exhibited in four galleries all over the metro in an exhibit called “ProbinSAYA.” Combining the concept of peace and art, which Millan believes is in all of us, the exhibit is part of “Kublai Invades Manila,” an exciting road show of colors, passion and culture.

“ProbinSAYA” is the summation of the life in the province Millan has been and continues to be immersed in, captured with every stroke of his paintbrush. The exhibit is one of the artist’s avenues for highlighting the beauty of life and is a prelude to the “Visual Arts Mindanao” exhibit in the US and Europe in 2010.

“ProbinSAYA” runs until Nov. 9 at Gallery Big on Nicanor Garcia in Makati; Art for Space in Alabang; art19b at Cubao Expo, and Artes Orientes in Serendra. The series marks the first one-man exhibit of the artist.

Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/artsandbooks/artsandbooks/view/20091109-235004/Kublai-Millan-invades-Manila)

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 12:40 PM

ayos sa nature trip talaga ang davao....dapat i feature ang mga works ni kublai milan....gagaling kaya nun...taga dabaw ba sya?

Kublai Millan invades Manila

By Dexter R. Matilla
Philippine Daily Inquirer

DateFirst Posted 01:00:00 11/09/2009

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/8709/pic11081257440748.jpg (http://img213.imageshack.us/i/pic11081257440748.jpg/)

http://img198.imageshack.us/img198/2627/pic11081257440907.jpg (http://img198.imageshack.us/i/pic11081257440907.jpg/)

ANYBODY WHO HAS BEEN IN Davao the past two years would probably know Kublai Millan (born Rey Mudjahid Ponce Millan).

His larger-than-life sculptures are all over the city, such as “The Durian” at the Davao International Airport; the 50 sculptures for the Bukidnon Overview Park along the national highway connecting the city to Cagayan de Oro; and 100 sculptures at the People’s Park.

Millan, a Fine Arts graduate from University of the Philippines, has also done works for churches, provincial government buildings; in boxing champion Manny Pacquiao’s Sarangani farm; and his family’s five-story hotel, the Ponce Suites, where his wall-to-ceiling works have become a must-see for tourists and locals alike.

In such short time, the artist’s name has become synonymous with Davao art, and Millan is the enigmatic force behind the city’s gradual transformation into a place of bohemian revolution.

Only in his early 30s, Millan continues to churn out art pieces as if never at a loss for inspiration, as if never without time. One can only surmise the artist has found a natural inner piece that gives him a surplus of these two requisites for creating art.

“Seeing a family riding a carabao to a farm can have a lasting effect on me, just as the image of an entire community hauling a huge net of fish for the night’s dinner can stick in my mind for days on end,” Millan says. “If I can share even just an iota of the peace I have found during my long travels through Mindandao, all my hard work will have been worthwhile.”

Friends and family could only wonder as Millan has now channeled his talent into the blank canvas. Keeping up with his large-scale sculptures are his colorful 4ft x 4ft oil paintings which are beautiful in its abstract simplicity.

Understanding that life’s most important lessons can be learned from the simple fishermen and farmers of Mindanao, he says his profoundest insights came from the simplest impressions. As perhaps a way of thanking his unintentional teachers, Millan has put their images onto the canvas with the hope that people would also find inspiration from them.

Manila gets its chance to see for themselves Millan’s works as they are exhibited in four galleries all over the metro in an exhibit called “ProbinSAYA.” Combining the concept of peace and art, which Millan believes is in all of us, the exhibit is part of “Kublai Invades Manila,” an exciting road show of colors, passion and culture.

“ProbinSAYA” is the summation of the life in the province Millan has been and continues to be immersed in, captured with every stroke of his paintbrush. The exhibit is one of the artist’s avenues for highlighting the beauty of life and is a prelude to the “Visual Arts Mindanao” exhibit in the US and Europe in 2010.

“ProbinSAYA” runs until Nov. 9 at Gallery Big on Nicanor Garcia in Makati; Art for Space in Alabang; art19b at Cubao Expo, and Artes Orientes in Serendra. The series marks the first one-man exhibit of the artist.

Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/artsandbooks/artsandbooks/view/20091109-235004/Kublai-Millan-invades-Manila)

eflex

November 10th, 2009, 12:45 PM

naa nay waterball sa costa marina....1st in mindanao daw...lingaw sya!!!!

dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 12:46 PM

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dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 12:54 PM

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dinabaw

November 10th, 2009, 01:33 PM

Samal Adventure ABS-CBN Sports Unlimited!

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ganda pala ng equipment ng zipcity!

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Il Tenore

November 10th, 2009, 03:53 PM

^^gotta love the last picture! look at the water! :okay:

Rajah_Soliman

November 10th, 2009, 04:23 PM

i'm bound to see the original one come december

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^^gotta love the last picture! look at the water! :okay:

panaderoexpreso

November 10th, 2009, 06:58 PM

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davaoeagle

November 10th, 2009, 07:08 PM

MOA signed for Davao Mental Hospital
BY MAYA M. PADILLO
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 10, 2009

The Department of Health (DOH) had signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA)with partner agencies to develop the Davao Mental Hospital (DMH) into Mindanao center for Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine next year.

The MOA signing was held yesterday at the Mahogany Room of JICA Building that was joined by Davao Medical Center (DMC) Chief of Hospital Dr. Leopoldo Vega, Department of Health (DOH) regional director Dr. Teogenes Baluma, DMC Association of Psychiatrists, Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers, Philippine Institute of Civil Engineers, and United Architects of the Philippines (UAP)-Kadayawan Chapter.

Baluma said they created partnership with the abovementioned industrial organizations to help them for the redevelopment of DMH next year in terms of plumbing, electrical, and other engineering works.

He said a budget of P100 to P150 million from the DOH is allotted for the redevelopment. The budget is part of the DOH General Appropriation Act (GAA), he said.

The redevelopment of the DMH formed part of the provisions of House Bill 5926, which would change DMC into Southern Philippines Medical Center with improved services.

Vega said the construction will start on the second or third quarter of next year.

“The construction will take a lot of effort and capital. Private organizations of architects and engineers are willing to give their services voluntarily for the redevelopment of DMH,” Vega said.

He also said that part of the funding is sponsored by House Speaker Prospero “Boy” Nograles.

Nograles donated P4 million for the DMH multi-purpose building intended for outpatient counseling, psychiatric counseling, and treatment for mentally disturbed patients in which the construction is now ongoing.

Vega clarified that there is no politics involved in the redevelopment of DMH since it is already a three-year-old project.

SamBrownEyes

November 10th, 2009, 10:21 PM

OT
It's Filipino though, and who cares? They don't listen anyways. ***
Filipinos are onion skins by general, they'll get u even if you teach them. They'll say " you are arrogant".
If they sound American, they're gonna feel they are "AltaSocial Elite" like sons of a rich familly.
It's nice to speak Tagalog not Davao-style tagalog with "Magabili daw ako nito beh" "kuno" "maga-alis na kami" (should be aalis na po kami) but still not bad at least it's nationalistic.

^^

Migration came to my mind first being a migrant myself
and I know a lot of our "kababayans" where I am who for some
reason skipped English grammar and pronunciation class
in their high school days.

While we're at it let me also cite the lack of proficiency
of the use of English language of most call centre agents
in our own backyard. No offence as my sister also
works at call centre in Manila but I see a lot of these
people whenever I call Telus, Microsoft, etc., and it ticks
me flat out when they mangle English quite badly.

Sometimes I want to tell them to slow down a bit as
it's pretty obvious it's their nerves that's getting in the
way plus the fact that it's like and end-all-be-all to have
that "twang", it's part of the training I was told but hey I
guess it's better to munch the words properly and be
observant of the grammar than sound "american" with total
disregard of the subject -verb-aggreement.

sandman.ink

November 11th, 2009, 12:58 AM

^^ yum2x

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 01:22 AM

i'm bound to see the original one come december

send my regards to Miss....Mermaid!:lol:

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 01:37 AM

balita-balita...

meron ordinansa na gagawing color coding ang overhead wirings which ok raw sa mga companies like DLPC, PLDT and other cable companies...very colorful gyud lol!

mga infras na ginagawa/gagawin mostly the loaned money from DBP

Traffic Signalization Phase III worth P700 million on going na hindi ko lang alam if CCTV is included.

The reconstruction of Magsaysay Park waiting na lang sa Master Plan(money is already included sa loan)

100 million for Shelter Code, on going na ang construction naa sa LA(Los Amigos) in fact within or 1st qrt of 2010 maka balhin na ang laing informal settlers

A provision para sa pag tukod ug teachers village (1st in the Philippines being done by an LGU).

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 01:48 AM

wer dafet?

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Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 02:01 AM

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 02:11 AM

d/p

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 02:11 AM

Opening this SATURDAY

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DAVAO

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dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 02:12 AM

Part of the plan should include the relocation of Davao Mental Hospital elsewhere, say, Mintal or Calinan. The existing location at the junction of bustling JP Laurel Ave and E Quirino Avenue is not appropriate anymore for that kind of facility.

so the hospital name goes "Mintal Mental Hopistal" murag tongue twisting man!:lol:

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 02:14 AM

^^ :lol:

Anyway, EB kaha ta karong Sabado sa gabii sa Brothers Burger? :lol:

Il Tenore

November 11th, 2009, 02:19 AM

balita-balita...

meron ordinansa na gagawing color coding ang overhead wirings which ok raw sa mga companies like DLPC, PLDT and other cable companies...very colorful gyud lol!

100 million for Shelter Code, on going na ang construction naa sa LA(Los Amigos) in fact within or 1st qrt of 2010 maka balhin na ang laing informal settlers

the first one... di nalang diay nila ilubong ang mga wires? damn...:ohno:

second one... mas maayo na siya.. gusto jud nako kanang nakapuyo sa Davao River na mabalhin na sila didto para at least, mas limpyo na..

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 02:27 AM

^^ :lol:

Anyway, EB kaha ta karong Sabado sa gabii sa Brothers Burger? :lol:

ok TIA Big Brother! :lol:

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 02:56 AM

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 03:00 AM

^^ Kini Rogers ?

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 04:16 AM

naa barbecue stick ang kini rogers. ang original, wala:D

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 04:19 AM

ok TIA Big Brother! :lol:
im curious unsa ang tia

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 04:26 AM

the first one... di nalang diay nila ilubong ang mga wires? damn...:ohno:

second one... mas maayo na siya.. gusto jud nako kanang nakapuyo sa Davao River na mabalhin na sila didto para at least, mas limpyo na..
enterprising squatters have probly secured land titles of ownership on the land lots aolng the river with the help of red tape in the local land office?

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 04:30 AM

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 04:40 AM

Bali?

http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/9208/dsc03116z.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/7570/img6471i.jpg
Leticia by the Sea

digypho(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/digypho/tags/samal/)
love the sight. and the hut, sightly ambience, evrything

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 04:52 AM

^^ They should confine those ukay-ukay within the premises of Mallengke in Bangkerohan. It looks so barriotic when put elsewhere. :lol:
unregulated? probly city tourism office should get involve if its put up for domestic tourism

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 05:10 AM

ABREEZA!
ambot pagkadugay ba ni mahuman uy. hehehe

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j187/tonioboi/NewImage.jpg
more please!:D
nice to see btw, eagerly, looking forward whats the mall building going to be like

eflex

November 11th, 2009, 05:14 AM

12 PHILIPPINE CITIES IN WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI,CHINA...

DAVAO CITY
NAGA CITY
ILOILO
CEBU
MANILA
PUERTO PRINCESCA
GEN SAN
MALAYBALAY
MAKATI
TAGUIG
SAN FERNANDO
CALBAYOG

CoNGRATULATIONS !!!!!

KING CITY

November 11th, 2009, 05:14 AM

.

Davao City's Best ticket Projects: :colgate:

http://www.davaocity.gov.ph/doingbusiness/investmentopportunities.htm

.
.

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 05:34 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3631225563_4467b051db.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3631225563/in/photostream/

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 05:55 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3632040112_2033bf34ee.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3632040112/

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 05:58 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2411/3532428643_a43429ee3b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3532428643/

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 06:14 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2334/3533152268_396f9c2225.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3533152268/

psionic

November 11th, 2009, 06:17 AM

Engineering Building of Ateneo de Davao University - Jacinto Campus. That building should be finished by now.

Hapit na. gamay nlng. mukuha ko pic unya. BTW, I was the one who took those pics.

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 06:18 AM

12 PHILIPPINE CITIES IN WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI,CHINA...

DAVAO CITY
NAGA CITY
ILOILO
CEBU
MANILA
PUERTO PRINCESCA
GEN SAN
MALAYBALAY
MAKATI
TAGUIG
SAN FERNANDO
CALBAYOG

Philippine theme statement is "performing CITIES"

CoNGRATULATIONS !!!!!

Performing cities? Ano kaya ang basis nila in identifying the performing cities? Wala kayang na left out sa list na yan? I'm curious.

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 06:19 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3632040112_2033bf34ee.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3632040112/

Engineering Building of Ateneo de Davao University - Jacinto Campus. That building should be finished by now.

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 06:25 AM

Hapit na. gamay nlng. mukuha ko pic unya. BTW, I was the one who took those pics.

Aw ikaw diay tag-iya sa pics? Hehehe! Glassy ba siya?

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Councilor revives fight for additional districts
Written by: Fusilero , Kristianne
Wednesday, 11 November 2009

DAVAO City is losing P100 million a year in additional pork barrel funds because it is stuck with three congressional districts when it should have been entitled to two more, Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang said yesterday.
“With two more districts, the city would have additional allocation of 600 million in three years,” Dayanghirang, in a privilege speech in yesterday’s regular session, said.
While Congress already approved four additional districts for Cavite, the three representatives of Davao City to the Lower House seemed disinterested to push for a legislative measure to create two additional congressional districts, even with the city council resolution backing the move that was passed last year.
However, Councilor Karlo S. Bello warned of the possible expense that might be incurred by increasing the number of congressional districts, including salaries for new Congress representatives, councilors and their staff. The additional pork barrel is also not assured unless the representative is allied with the administration.

“If an incumbent official is not aligned to the administration, there is a possibility that there is no greater funding,” Bello said.
But Dayanghirang said Bello missed the point, that Davao City is entitled to two more districts as the Constitution clearly states that a population of 250,000 is entitled to one Congress representative.
Davao City has a population of approximately 1.5 million now and yet we only have three congressional districts, Councilor Mabel Acosta said, and “this might be equivalent to a loss of constituency because of lack of due representation.”
“Our local government code says that one representative for every 250,000 constituency is the minimum,” said Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta.
Dayanghirang also said his advocacy for more congressional districts has no political color, and in fact, he’s calling all Davao City representatives to set aside their interests to consider the needs of the residents.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=4886

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 06:32 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3632040112_2033bf34ee.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3632040112/

dako diay ang space diha noh

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 06:44 AM

the first one... di nalang diay nila ilubong ang mga wires? damn...:ohno:

second one... mas maayo na siya.. gusto jud nako kanang nakapuyo sa Davao River na mabalhin na sila didto para at least, mas limpyo na..

naa naman ta ana literally & figuratively sa wireless cemetery ,wa ko kabalo ngano ilang gi undang LOL

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5860/wirelessy.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/wirelessy.jpg/)

btw guapo naman diay ang wireless it adds sa skyline sa Davao :lol:

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 06:49 AM

^^ A city that knows how to sing and dance and tell brilliant stories? :dunno:

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 06:52 AM

^^ i agree with the former for Davao but the stortelling part i don't think so!lol

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 06:55 AM

^^ By the way, have you seen the complete rendering na of M Lanang Plaza?

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 07:00 AM

^^ ginawa akong mole oh!lol hanggang Abreeza lang ako kahit pandak pala yung crane duon ang reach eh napakahaba! hehe

okay rin pala ang ECOLAND 4000...

http://img523.imageshack.us/img523/5036/mayfield1ho2.jpg

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 07:04 AM

^^
I think there will be more than one t-crane once construction is in full gear.

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 07:07 AM

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/864/webupmindanao.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/webupmindanao.jpg/)

Il Tenore

November 11th, 2009, 07:09 AM

12 PHILIPPINE CITIES IN WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI,CHINA...

DAVAO CITY
NAGA CITY
ILOILO
CEBU
MANILA
PUERTO PRINCESCA
GEN SAN
MALAYBALAY
MAKATI
TAGUIG
SAN FERNANDO
CALBAYOG

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!
parang may kulang... it should be 13... :D

naa naman ta ana literally & figuratively sa wireless cemetery ,wa ko kabalo ngano ilang gi undang LOL

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5860/wirelessy.jpg (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/wirelessy.jpg/)

btw guapo naman diay ang wireless it adds sa skyline sa Davao :lol:
oi! ikaw na ning-ingon! :lol:

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 07:09 AM

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 07:21 AM

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/864/webupmindanao.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/webupmindanao.jpg/)

Unsa ni?

MtApoStandard

November 11th, 2009, 07:37 AM

ONB steps up to POS system
BY JUDY QUIROS

One Network Bank (ONB), the largest rural bank in Mindanao, will step up to a point-of-sale (POS) system to provide swift and quality service to its clients.

Speaking at the Davao City Business Forum yesterday held at The MediSpa, SM City Davao, ONB president Alex Buenaventura said the bank will launch its POS system next month at its branch in Calinan, Davao City as pilot area.

A POS system is a computer software and hardware network that records sales as they are occurring.

Buenaventura said ONB’s upcoming POS terminal in Calinan will come in three applications: debit card for purchase, utility bill statement, and tuition.

He said ONB has already tied up with some establishments such as Smart Communications, Globe Telecom, PLDT, Ateneo De Davao University, and Davao Doctor’s Hospital.

The bank is also targeting to tie up with Davao Light and Power Corporation (PLDT) and Davao City Water District (DCWD) for the payments of bills.

Buenaventura said ONB will slowly roll out its POS system after two or three months to all its branches in Mindanao. He said the system will be rolled out over a period of one year.

He said after the three applications, ONB will venture the POS system into tellering, which involves deposit and withdrawal transactions.

“There are a lot of transactions that would be brought to the POS system because our target is to unclog the counter of flooding clients,” Buenaventura said.

With the POS system, there will be queueing outside the bank for utility payments while cash deposits transactions will continue at the counter.

Buenaventura said ONB is earmarking less than P5 million for its POS system pilot project in Calinan, which includes the software, merchant management system (MMS), overhead, and consultancy expenses.

He said the bank spent P1,300 overhead for each terminal, proving its affordability.

“We are also testing a machine that will developed envelope deposits system,” he added.

The POS system is intended to reduce and bring back servicing time to quality time of 30 minutes, Buenaventura said.

“We want to go back where we were before. With the increasing number of clients, they should not stay too long. We have to get them out of the counter,” he said.

ONB now has a total of 75 branches Mindanaowide. This is projected to increase to 81 by 2010, Buenaventura said.

http://www.dailymirror.ph/Nov/business11112009&01.html

psionic

November 11th, 2009, 07:41 AM

Aw ikaw diay tag-iya sa pics? Hehehe! Glassy ba siya?

Glassy iyang front part as per render. wala pa man gibutang nag mga glass. pero na pinturahan na siya.

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 07:44 AM

^^ Looking forward to your updated pictures of the ADDU Eng Bldg. :)

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 08:35 AM

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 08:39 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3325/3632040112_2033bf34ee.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/38402865@N05/3632040112/

If my radar works correctly, this is the U/C Engineering Bldg of AdDU.

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 08:39 AM

Is Girbaud still at SM?

Yes, Vic. But I think there are other shops of Girbaud elsewhere in Mindanao.

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Yes, Vic. But I think there are other shops of Girbaud elsewhere in Mindanao.

I see, what about Gloria Jeans. I think the one at Grand Regal is the lone store in Mindanao.

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 08:45 AM

^^ Looking forward to your updated pictures of the ADDU Eng Bldg. :)

Echoing the same here.

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 08:54 AM

I see, what about Gloria Jeans. I think the one at Grand Regal is the lone store in Mindanao.

Ah yes, I forgot to mention that! :okay:

psionic

November 11th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Here it goes.

Ateneo de Davao University Engineering Building (u/c)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4094372271_ea2de254f3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4095132522_cab3bcf0ca.jpg

Peng Hok

November 11th, 2009, 10:01 AM

reancorbz84

November 11th, 2009, 10:09 AM

^^canteen and yung engineering SHOP.. yosihanan namo sa addu! hahahaha

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 11:25 AM

http://img23.imageshack.us/img23/8378/409488619040ac37ba55o.jpg (http://img23.imageshack.us/i/409488619040ac37ba55o.jpg/)
Gourmet chocolates made from Davao cocoa beans in a grocery store on 24th St. in San Francisco's Noe Valley neighborhood.

raluisto(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/rluistro/4094886190/)

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 11:27 AM

Govinda

November 11th, 2009, 11:36 AM

International/National brands that are only in Davao City in Mindanao:

NON-FOOD
Lacoste
Flojos
Arrow

FOOD
Cafe Mediterranean
Banana Leaf
Crazy Crepes
Brothers Burger

Feel free to add to that list.

pwede ba mag salivate? lol! :lol:

are merchandise islands/stalls/corners included?

I believe I am free to add:

Mango (store/shop and not an outlet)
Skin Food
Healthy Options
Regatta

Just based on what's on top of my mind as of this moment :)

More to come pag naisip ko na yung iba..

Govinda

November 11th, 2009, 11:39 AM

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 11:58 AM

^^
:okay:

Sana yung covered court ang pagandahin nila after this project. The place where that building now stands used to be the canteen some few years back. Pero naabutan ko din yung old canteen that used to be where Finster Building is now.

Same sentiment with the covered court. It's too old and looks like it's vermin infested. I'm hopeful they would tear it down and erect a modern one though with Fr. Samson back as the prexy it seems that we would have to wait....long.

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Here it goes.

Ateneo de Davao University Engineering Building (u/c)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2584/4094372271_ea2de254f3.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2645/4095132522_cab3bcf0ca.jpg

I hope it's not too much asking if you could post a much clearer pic than this? :D Something that clearly shows the number of floors and whatnot. Thanks and sorry to bug you.

Hirono-kun

November 11th, 2009, 12:40 PM

12 PHILIPPINE CITIES IN WORLD EXPO 2010 SHANGHAI,CHINA...

DAVAO CITY
NAGA CITY
ILOILO
CEBU
MANILA
PUERTO PRINCESCA
GEN SAN
MALAYBALAY
MAKATI
TAGUIG
SAN FERNANDO
CALBAYOG

CoNGRATULATIONS !!!!!

^^

RP named next host of BIMP-EAGA

THE Philippines will host the Brunei Darusalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Friendship Games in November next year.

The hosting chore was awarded to the country following the election of Philippine Sports Commission chief Harry Angping as chairman of the BIMP-EAGA in a meeting in Indonesia last week. Angping will formally assume chairmanship of the BIMP-EAGA in March 2010.

"It’s an honor," said the former Manila congressman. "They want us to host the next BIMP-EAGA next year."

Angping said the biennial event could be held in Davao City, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Gen. Santos in South Cotabato or Zamboanga.

Seven event were proposed to be disputed, namely, lawn tennis, badminton, sepak takraw, karatedo, athletics, aquatics and pencak silat.

The BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games was initiated by the Philippines in 1996. (Christine Moncada)

=========================================

Quite similar ha? :lol:

it should be +1 city here.... jk :D

Rajah_Soliman

November 11th, 2009, 12:57 PM

this will boost hotel occupancy

^^

RP named next host of BIMP-EAGA

THE Philippines will host the Brunei Darusalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Friendship Games in November next year.

Angping said the biennial event could be held in Davao City, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Gen. Santos in South Cotabato or Zamboanga.

Seven event were proposed to be disputed, namely, lawn tennis, badminton, sepak takraw, karatedo, athletics, aquatics, pencak silat (and syatong - my annotation) .

The BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games was initiated by the Philippines in 1996. (Christine Moncada)

=========================================

Quite similar ha? :lol:

it should be +1 city here.... jk :D

davaob4now

November 11th, 2009, 01:33 PM

BIMP-Eaga countries want RP to waive or lower real-estate taxes
Written by Manuel T. Cayon / Reporter
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 18:36
DAVAO CITY—The four countries of the East Asean Growth Area (Eaga) want the Philippine government to waive or lower tax on renting properties or putting up big-ticket investments in Mindanao and Palawan, in a fresh indication of their continued interest in these places as preferred investment site in this part of the subregion of the Asean.

The request for property-related incentives was conveyed at the recent summit of heads of state and senior officials in Thailand, where representatives of Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines BIMP, comprising the BIMP-Eaga, were in attendance.

Secretary Jesus Dureza, the presidential adviser on Mindanao affairs, told reporters here that Malaysia has requested the Philippines “to waive real-estate taxes, especially with the decision of one of its business groups to revive operation of the Samal Casino Resort Hotel [in the Island Garden City of Samal].”

On the part of the Philippines, the local governments in Mindanao may likely consider it. “But the national taxation is not decided on it yet, because of the concern that waiving it may open the floodgate for other countries.”

“It would be a policy issue to be studied carefully,” Dureza said. The Malaysian Ekran Berhad Services, operator of several hotels and resorts in Malaysia, announced in August this year, also during a senior officials’ meeting in Brunei, that it was reopening the P1.5-billion casino and resort.

The company also told Philippine officials and local government officials that it planned “to work on mounting flights between Davao and Kota Kinabalu, in partnership with Malaysian Airlines, to coincide with the reopening of the resort.”

Ekran Berhad has opened only 245 rooms in 1998, from a planned 1,400-room resort, before it closed in 2001 due to the Asian financial crisis. The resort and hotel sprawls on an area of 250 hectares and includes space for a planned golf course.

Malaysian airlines folded its Davao flight also in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis.

The request to waive Philippine local real-estate tax was one of the highlights of the October 25 leaders’ summit, which also included the signing of a memorandum of cooperation between BIMP-Eaga and China, one of the three northeastern Asian countries admitted as observers to Asean’s subregional group. The others are South Korea and Japan.

Other commitments include a more aggressive push on BIMP’s ecotourism sector, but with special caution to “protect, conserve and sustainably manage [its] rich marine and terrestrial resources, such as the Heart of Borneo and Coral Triangle initiatives.”

Alongside ecotourism, the BIMP also vowed to implement more initiatives to develop the former backwater regions of the four countries into a food basket of the Asean and the rest of Asia.

But it also promised to resolve existing bottlenecks, especially in uniform customs, immigration, quarantine and security issues, to energize the food-basket goal and other objectives of the BIMP-Eaga.

---------------------businessmirror.com

so 1,400 rooms pala original plan before asian financial crisis...ang dami naman...i hope the philippines will consider the request of Malaysia, kasi pag e grant nila ang request, Ekran berhad would pursue their original plans plus a golf course....
plus Malaysia airlines will be seen in the davao sky once again..nice :)

Noize_320

November 11th, 2009, 01:33 PM

[quoting the BIMP-EAGA friendship gemu]

IMO, we should give that to Tagum...my 2 piso lang...problem is most of the hotels are in Davao....hehehe~

davaob4now

November 11th, 2009, 01:34 PM

^^

RP named next host of BIMP-EAGA

THE Philippines will host the Brunei Darusalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) Friendship Games in November next year.

The hosting chore was awarded to the country following the election of Philippine Sports Commission chief Harry Angping as chairman of the BIMP-EAGA in a meeting in Indonesia last week. Angping will formally assume chairmanship of the BIMP-EAGA in March 2010.

"It’s an honor," said the former Manila congressman. "They want us to host the next BIMP-EAGA next year."

Angping said the biennial event could be held in Davao City, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan, Gen. Santos in South Cotabato or Zamboanga.

Seven event were proposed to be disputed, namely, lawn tennis, badminton, sepak takraw, karatedo, athletics, aquatics and pencak silat.

The BIMP-EAGA Friendship Games was initiated by the Philippines in 1996. (Christine Moncada)

=========================================

Quite similar ha? :lol:

it should be +1 city here.... jk :D

may kulang naman na city :D

anyway, sana davao muna ang mag host :) problem is where would be the venue?

WawaY[625]

November 11th, 2009, 02:50 PM

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 02:54 PM

^^Damosa Gateway

Sinjin P.

November 11th, 2009, 03:03 PM

Guys may lindol daw d'yan ngayon? Hope everyone's safe?

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 03:09 PM

^^ huh wer dafet exactly?

Sinjin P.

November 11th, 2009, 03:23 PM

^ Nabasahan lang nako sa Plurks and Tweets sa akong friends sa Butuan, Davao and CDO.

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 03:25 PM

^^ hinay siguro diri mao n wala ko ka feel

WawaY[625]

November 11th, 2009, 03:28 PM

mao sab ingon sa akong amigo, naglinog na sab daw..diba last week na linog man?

dinabaw

November 11th, 2009, 03:30 PM

sa Butuan ata kusog asa kaha ang epicenter?

davaoeagle

November 11th, 2009, 06:12 PM

^^

Last week's quake's epicenter was in Mati.

juniordiscovery

November 12th, 2009, 01:21 AM

I think this is a good topic na pwedeng pag-usapan dito sa SSC.

Get rid of DDS to improve
image of Davao says Karlo

First District congressional chief-of-staff Karlo B. Nograles said that the best way to improve Davao City’s image abroad is to get rid of the so-called “Davao Death Squad.”

The son and alter ego of Speaker Nograles said in his radio program that Davao officials do not really need to go to the United States to explain the spate of killings that seriously damaged the image of the city internationally.

“Without the DDS, Davao City is attractive for everybody,” Karlo said with conviction. He noted how the face of the city has changed over the 20 years that Speaker Nograles relentlessly pursued infrastructure development.

Karlo said the national government’s investments paid off when it enticed the private sector to go into different business that created thousands of jobs. “Can you imagine if the roads of the city would remain narrow and in state of disrepair? The private sector will not respond with their investments and the joblessness will only result to criminality,” Karlo said.

Karlo’s statements come at the heels of controversy about the strong sentiments in Washington, D.C. about the killings in Davao.

Speaker Nograles, in U.S. last week on invitation of U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was hounded by diplomatic protests over the killings in Davao that have claimed at least 900 lives in 10 years. The Speaker said because of the killings, an aid to the Philippines worth at least $2-million was placed on hold.

The Speaker’s report drew sharp reactions from allies of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who said that they do not believe that the killings in Davao would not be raised as an issue by U.S. officials.

The Speaker countered by saying the allies of the Mayor could go to the U.S. and find out. “Better if these officials could bring with them Mayor Duterte and explain the killings,” the elder Nograles said.

Duterte responded by saying that he will not explain to American officials. The Mayor also said he would not mind if the U.S. would declare him persona non grata as he warded off speculations that he has been denied of American visa because of the human rights violations in Davao.

Former Councilor Rene Lopez, who recently went open about his family’s breakup with the Dutertes, said that international diplomacy is not a strong point of the Davao City government. He said some countries have been shying away from Davao.

The former councilor said the political breakup of the Lopez and Duterte families rooted from disagreement over the prospects of having one family taking control of both Davao City Hall and City Council.

“We thought that government is not just for one family,” he said in the Kalamboan Dala Tanan radio program of Atty. Karlo B. Nograles at weekend.

“We never agreed that the mayor and vice mayor should come from one family,” Lopez added, referring to the decision of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in 2007 to field his daughter Sara for vice mayor and ensure she was unopposed.

“If my father is alive, he would have objected to it (Duterte-Duterte team),” Lopez said in Karlo’s program aired live on Saturday over radio dxAB. Rene is the son of former mayor and Elias B. Lopez, considered as the “The Great Bagobo of Davao.” Rene pointed out that the City Council controls the budget of City Hall. “But when you have one family in control of the two offices that should check on each other, then the people have a problem,” the former councilor said. “It smacks of lack of respect to the people,” he stressed.

source: www.dailymirror.ph

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 01:33 AM

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 01:34 AM

wer dafet?

http://img30.imageshack.us/img30/7705/409598129843a3915815o.jpg (http://img30.imageshack.us/i/409598129843a3915815o.jpg/)

xzibit31

November 12th, 2009, 01:55 AM

sandman.ink

November 12th, 2009, 02:04 AM

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 02:20 AM

are merchandise islands/stalls/corners included?

I believe I am free to add:

Mango (store/shop and not an outlet)
Skin Food
Healthy Options
Regatta

Just based on what's on top of my mind as of this moment :)

More to come pag naisip ko na yung iba..

Mukhang madadagdagan na naman ang list...

COACH (http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Home-10551-10051) will open soon in SM City Davao.

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 02:24 AM

korkek...sobrang politico na ito si karlo. sad to say he is going the way of his father who is the ultimate trapo.:ohno:

it's all P-O-L-I-T-I-C-S! it's sad i thought younger politicians now are more open-minded, another making of a trapo.

well, the proverbial saying "like father, like son."

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 02:25 AM

Mga goys, matutuloy ba tayo tomorrow evening sa Brothers Burger? :lol:

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 02:27 AM

eflex

November 12th, 2009, 02:30 AM

i have a question for you guys..maalala nyo pa ba ang name ng hall where the covered court is?

polison hall..:lol:

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 02:31 AM

Mukhang madadagdagan na naman ang list...

COACH (http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Home-10551-10051) will open soon in SM City Davao.

i have 2 more peng..

Kipling
Chocolate Clothing

by the way, what triggered you to post brands invading our city? just curious :lol:

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 02:31 AM

polison hall..:lol:

mas Jesuit pakinggan ang Abear Hall hahaha..

sandman.ink

November 12th, 2009, 02:33 AM

people are people...pero considered brand ba sya?

eflex

November 12th, 2009, 02:36 AM

Mukhang madadagdagan na naman ang list...

COACH (http://www.coach.com/online/handbags/Home-10551-10051) will open soon in SM City Davao.

unsay coach? katong high end na brand or katong local na shirts?:)

eflex

November 12th, 2009, 02:44 AM

mas Jesuit pakinggan ang Abear Hall hahaha..

jers txt mo kami ni kim ...palibre kami sa brothers burger..:cheers:

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 02:53 AM

Mga goys, matutuloy ba tayo tomorrow evening sa Brothers Burger? :lol:

tuloy ah sabi ni Gov!LOL

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 02:53 AM

jers txt mo kami ni kim ...palibre kami sa brothers burger..:cheers:

sure!

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 02:55 AM

Mga goys, matutuloy ba tayo tomorrow evening sa Brothers Burger? :lol:

tuloy ah sabi ni Gov!LOL

di ko alam may EB pala? :lol:

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 02:55 AM

well, the proverbial saying "like father, like son."

abi nako "same birds of feather flock together"

bitaw kanang style niya na murag na ug "congressman"... di na na mahalin diri.

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 02:56 AM

by the way, what triggered you to post brands invading our city? just curious :lol:

I just want to count our blessings. ;)

people are people...pero considered brand ba sya?

Yes. Pero Davao lang ba ang may PRP sa Mindanao? :dunno:

unsay coach? katong high end na brand or katong local na shirts?:)

Highend oi! :lol:

EB ta ugma mga goys?

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 02:58 AM

sure!

Pwedeng maki join sa inyo ni eflex at kim (whoever he/she is)? :lol: :jk:

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 03:28 AM

people are people...pero considered brand ba sya?
came across a blogpost bout a sm davao store "mental". also a brand?

found it

http://tagadavao.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/mental_thumb.jpg?w=383&h=298
http://tagadavao.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/mental-new-shop-at-sm-city-davao/

BarPa

November 12th, 2009, 03:34 AM

uhmmm......gyera na?OT

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 03:42 AM

well, the proverbial saying "like father, like son."
his "all of a sudden concern over the media" would have given him second look imo as a potential sincere leader if there was any bill he authored in the council that supports or address crime problems in the city? or can a councilor do that if he is not part of law and order committe?. or i missed to read one publicity on their propaganda newspaper( zambo based the examiner of davao)...

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 03:46 AM

uhmmm......gyera na?OT

oi sa Brothers Burjer daw saturday evenin ang eb.

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 04:00 AM

interesting takes...I must say na iba nga ung reaction ng some foreigners regarding the Duterte-Duterte tandem...in the words of one Japanese after learning about the pairing, he said with raised eyebrows, "there is something fishy about that..." ...somebody tried to explain that the 2 have a good dynamic relationship...the Japanese said, "still, mayor and vice mayor from one family? something fishy"

:P
a reaction of how media handles and delivers information.

but is there anything definite of dautghter-father tandem? im guessing could be another young female councilor for vice mayor? shes a bet to beat too, i suppose, if you look at her position rank in the council.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 04:03 AM

i have a question for you guys..maalala nyo pa ba ang name ng hall where the covered court is?

The covered court is simply called Ateneo Covered Court. If you meant the hall close by then it must be Canisius Hall. I hope I didn't get your wires all the more crossed. :lol:

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 04:04 AM

interesting takes...I must say na iba nga ung reaction ng some foreigners regarding the Duterte-Duterte tandem...in the words of one Japanese after learning about the pairing, he said with raised eyebrows, "there is something fishy about that..." ...somebody tried to explain that the 2 have a good dynamic relationship...the Japanese said, "still, mayor and vice mayor from one family? something fishy"

:P

ngano man mang hilabot sila. when George Bush was President, George jr. was governor of Texas and his brother in Florida naa bay nag question sa ila? pero notorious gyud ang dynasty politics dinhi but why focus on the Dutertes? imo as long as Sara acts as the VM and not other function it's ok with me.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 04:09 AM

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 04:19 AM

I think this is a good topic na pwedeng pag-usapan dito sa SSC.

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/415/5511479321.png
source: www.dailymirror.ph
grapevine had it that twas actually to follow the mum of pacquiao in the us...
please confirm

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 04:27 AM

BarPa

November 12th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Quote:
Originally Posted by BarPa
uhmmm......gyera na?OT
oi sa Brothers Burjer daw saturday evenin ang eb.
__________________

asa na?

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 04:32 AM

^^

It's not unlawful for two family members to run for the 2 highest positions in a city. The fact that the city functioned well enough under their incumbency as were required by law then why the fuss? They are there because the people like them to be their leaders.

my take on Sara , she was never his father's daughter so to speak, 1st & 2nd terms of his father wala siya sa political scene, she's working in Manila out to avoid contorversy or even his father, now question ngano nag VM siya? well bec. his father asked/ beg her( not in bended knees ha!lol) to continue the projects that his father started. well musogot ka ha ta na ang Landfill mahimo na pud na dump site or 911 to 911-21-41 ?

BarPa

November 12th, 2009, 04:32 AM

oi sa Brothers Burjer daw saturday evenin ang eb.

Asa na?

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 04:36 AM

Asa na?

damosa gateway duol sa Firenzo, txt lang ko sa def. time.

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 04:38 AM

my take on Sara , she was never his father's daughter so to speak, 1st & 2nd terms of his father wala siya sa political scene, she's working in Manila out to avoid contorversy or even his father, now question ngano nag VM siya? well bec. his father asked/ beg her( not in bended knees ha!lol) to continue the projects that his father started. well musogot ka ha ta na ang Landfill mahimo na pud na dump site or 911 to 911-21-41 ?
i think its 2012-12-21

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 05:02 AM

US trade mission may earn RP $350 million worth of investments
11/11/2009 | 09:16 PM
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The Philippines may reap an estimated $351.3 million worth of investments from US companies that participated in a four-day trade mission in Manila and Davao last October.

American companies are looking to put their money in the local biofuel, aquaculture, and food beverage industries, a Department of Agriculture official said.

Alan Group, which produces biofuels, intends to partner with First Pampanga Biofuels Corp. to put up a crude jatropha oil processing plant.

The facility, seen to produce 360 million liters of oil yearly, will require $312.5 million.

Representatives of Alan Group also met up with their counterparts in Freyvonne Milling Services, a local biodiesel producer.

The US company’s officials “showed great interest in investing in the CME (coconut methyl esther) plant of Freyvonne in Davao City," Agriculture undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.

Projected investment for the development of a 30 million liter per year biodiesel refinery is at $20 million, Puyat added.

Novick Industries, which expressed interest in food processing, grains trading, and shipping, said it plans to infuse $15 million for a feedmill plant that it will manage through a local partner.

The same company will also supply the US market with Monk’s Blend coffee, which is locally produced by Amarich Marketing International.

Novick is already arranging the delivery of 400 boxes from Amarich worth $36,000, Agriculture undersecretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat said.

Verdant Ocean, which exports aquaculture feed and equipment and imports seafood, is aiming to allot as much as $3 million for aquaculture projects and sustainable seafood production.

Start-up Filipino beverage company Notre Data Cola Co. said it is in talks with the US Fed Group to establish a beverage plant in General Santos City.

Worth $878,000, the facility is expected to concentrate, puree, and bottle beverages.

In the meantime, Intervision Foods, which exports frozen poultry, pork, beef, and fish, entered into an agreement with RFM Corp.

By early next year, the publicly-listed firm will deliver frozen poultry and beef to the US which will earn the company as much as $11,000.

Last but not least, North Dakota-headquartered Agri-Ima GSI Technology discussed a possible $20 million project with the Unifruitti Group of Companies.

If consummated, Unifrutti will acquire US-designed precision farming technology for efficient management of agricultural fertilization.

More than 200 Filipino businessmen participated in these business matching forums held at the Makati Shangrila Hotel last October 26 to 27 and at the Marco Polo Davao on October 28. - GMANews.TV

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/176755/us-trade-mission-may-earn-rp-350-million-worth-of-investments

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 05:34 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3603744934_25c718c2ef.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2461/3603745904_7b993ebe51.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39044655@N05/3603744934/

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 05:39 AM

Hala akoa man ning picture! :lol:
your account in flickr then?:lol:

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 05:42 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3346/3603744934_25c718c2ef.jpg

Hala akoa man ning picture! :lol:

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 05:42 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3675917008_42af840bde.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/3675972162_89088f1f52.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/39044655@N05/3675917008/

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 05:47 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/4095973980_b0ffec2897.jpg
there are more to uncover @ph:D

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 06:22 AM

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 06:25 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3566/3675917008_42af840bde.jpg

http://www.flickr.com/photos/39044655@N05/3675917008/

DCOTT???

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 07:18 AM

The covered court is simply called Ateneo Covered Court. If you meant the hall close by then it must be Canisius Hall. I hope I didn't get your wires all the more crossed. :lol:

sorry, i meant the small hall attached to the ateneo covered court hehe..yung PE department..

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 07:51 AM

^^

I'm at a loss, Jers...if there's a name of that decrepit hall then I must have forgotten already. :lol:

SiliconGulf

November 12th, 2009, 08:10 AM

BIMP-Eaga countries want RP to waive or lower real-estate taxes
Written by Manuel T. Cayon / Reporter
Wednesday, 11 November 2009 18:36
:
On the part of the Philippines, the local governments in Mindanao may likely consider it. “But the national taxation is not decided on it yet, because of the concern that waiving it may open the floodgate for other countries.”
:

tsk tsk National government. Many excuses. They should realize that it's more beneficial to the economy to provide such incentives to generate much needed jobs here. We're already losing out to other countries because of such incentives.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:22 AM

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 08:27 AM

^^
Hangol kaayo sila mangolekta ug taxes around this time kay election na next year. Bow! :lol:

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:27 AM

Davaoeños should look at this issue more closely as they stand to lose a lot once the ban on aerial spraying gains ground. The news article below is definitely a step in the right direction.

Town mayors reject
ban on aerial spraying
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 12, 2009

Mayor Calida says Camocaan folk feel vindicated by rejection by peer reviews of DOH-funded health study in their sitio.

Mayor Maximo Estela of Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte is opposed to a move to ban the practice of aerial spraying in banana plantation, claiming it is the only effective way of stopping the deadly sigatoka disease that has wiped out infested banana farms here and in other countries in recent years.

Estela, a practising doctor of medicine, bared his stand on aerial spraying when asked to comment on the issue by broadcaster Timujin “Tek” Ocampo of GMA Testigo during the Kapehan sa Dabaw media forum at SM City Davao recently.

He said 10,000 hectares, or close to 20 percent of the 52,000-hectare land area of Sto. Tomas, are planted to export Cavendish bananas.

Estela claimed that in the more than three decades that he has practiced medicine and served in the local government of the municipality and the province of Davao del Norte, he has not known of anybody complaining of getting sick due to exposure to aerial spraying.

“If they stop aerial spraying, which is the only way sigatoka can be checked, the banana industry will be destroyed,” he said.

“Mas dangerous ang manual spraying because the person spraying will be directly hit by whatever chemical he is spraying,” he said, adding that at any rate, the chemical used in aerial spraying is a fungicide, not insecticide.

Estela thus joined several mayors of towns and city who are objecting to the move to ban aerial spraying in banana plantations that their localities are hosting.

Earlier, Mayor Rey T. Uy of Tagum City , Mayor Jose Silvosa of Panabo City , Mayor Cesar Colina of Maragusan in Compostela Valley Province and Mayor Frank M. Calida of Hagonoy, Davao del Sur, whose areas host banana plantations, said they were against the ban-aerial spraying movement allegedly being initiated by foreign-funded non-government organizations.

At the same time, Mayor Calida said that Hagonoy officials and concerned citizens feel vindicated that two peer reviews done on the so-called Camocaan health and environment assessment in 2006 found the study to be defective and insufficient to become the basis of banning the four-decade old practice of aerial spraying.

Calida said Camocaan residents, who have been pictured as a poisoned and dying community due to effects of aerial spraying, are happy that the findings of a study-funded by the Department of Health are found to be either untrue or insufficient in the peer reviews. Calida was referring to the peer reviews done by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the scientific community in the University of the Philippines . However, the DOH headed by Secretary Francisco Duque III has yet to make full disclosure of the peer reviews.

The 11-man team of health investigators coming from the Philippine Society of Clinical and Occupational Toxicology and the UP Manila-based National Poison Management and Control Center are mostly opposed to the disclosure of the peer reviews on the Camocaan study reportedly due to their grave implications on the team’s ethical behavior and competence as health researchers.

Earlier, Anthony B. Sasin, spokesman of the Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA), branded the Camocaan study as “rigged.”

SiliconGulf

November 12th, 2009, 08:28 AM

^^

On hindsight it is there to lure more investors to come to the city and understandably more jobs shall have been created thereafter. The incentives such as tax holidays can be short term like maybe the first 3 years of business operation then regular taxes can be collected down the road.

I am more in favor of longer term incentives. The wealth created with more jobs will still result in higher revenue collection when local businesses fluorish to provide products / services the workers need. I am of the impression that sometimes government just want their hands on the short term things.

SiliconGulf

November 12th, 2009, 08:30 AM

^^
Hangol kaayo sila mangolekta ug taxes around this time kay election na next year. Bow! :lol:

Mao :ohno:

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:32 AM

^^
Hangol kaayo sila mangolekta ug taxes around this time kay election na next year. Bow! :lol:

True that. Look at how grandiose the recent pronouncements of the imcumbent prexy are. This is election time and we know they want as much impetus on the admin side thru big ticket projects such that tax collection is given more spike.

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Ug ang collecting bureau grabe daw ang mission orders karon. Mga buwaya gyud. :lol:

SiliconGulf

November 12th, 2009, 08:37 AM

True that. Look at how grandiose the recent pronouncements of the imcumbent prexy are. This is election time and we know they want as much impetus on the admin side thru big ticket projects such that tax collection is given more spike.

Ah lots of broken things in our system. Until we get federalized, we are beholden to the whims of the imperial national capital. Back to the topic, I hope that even with the looming elections, they will consider giving these investors a chance. It would be fantastic to finally see these projects take off.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:39 AM

I am more in favor of longer term incentives. The wealth created with more jobs will still result in higher revenue collection when local businesses fluorish to provide products / services the workers need. I am of the impression that sometimes government just want their hands on the short term things.

Well there's a thousand and one ways to skin a cat. ( excuse my french). The Philippines being in the bottom of the barrel in terms of investment attractiveness around Asia should device more creative ways to make it stand out amongst the competition. Tax incentives have always been a good strategy as far as I could remember. Most prominent to his case of which is the Samal Casino Resort in the 90s.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:44 AM

Ug ang collecting bureau grabe daw ang mission orders karon. Mga buwaya gyud. :lol:

Gee I know of one BIR exec where I am now who only waited until he got his citizenship to scoot out back to his very "lucrative" career at BIR main office in Manila. I just couldn't believe they were new residents yet they bought, sold and bought properties in an expensive place as Richmond. This is OT so let me digress back to the real topic.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:46 AM

Govinda

November 12th, 2009, 08:48 AM

^^

I'm at a loss, Jers...if there's a name of that decrepit hall then I must have forgotten already. :lol:

hahaha ok sirit na?

it's Mitchell Hall..hehe :lol:

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:50 AM

These are commendable acts from the businesses operating in the city. They know how to give back.

Ahon Bayan funds more projects
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 12, 2009

DAVAO CITY -The Ahon Bayan 2009 Local Resource Forum recently held at Concentrix Institute in Lanang yielded six resource partners who are set to fund six projects proposed by non-government organizations and government offices.

According to Nestor S. Estampa, regional focal Person on Ahon Bayan and planning chief, DSWD, among the projects are entrepreneurial skills enhancement, Speech therapy and hearing rehabilitation to children with special veeds, supplemental feeding, and psychological healing seminar for persons with disabilities.

Ahon Bayan Champion for Mindanao and Davao City 1st District Councilor Leonardo R. Avila III welcomed the participants to the half-day forum which brought together six resource partners and nine NGOs and government offices for a one-on-one consultation designed to provide resource partners an opportunity to initially appraise the project in terms of viability and relevance to the company’s objectives.

Estampa revealed the last Ahon Bayan Local Resource Forum in 2007 generated some 3.6 million pesos worth of projects from resource partners here and abroad. He said previously funded projects include: 1) Upgrading of Medical Facilities of DSWD Home for the Aged funded by Del Monte Fresh Produce Phils. Inc; 2) Augmentation for Angel Barachael Home for Boys of Panabo City funded by Doña Luisa R. Lorenzo Community Development Foundation, Inc.; 3) Alternative Learning System for Abused Girls and Women of The Religious of the Good Shepherd funded by Davao Light and Power Corporation; 4) Medical Program for the Beneficiaries of Love the Children Foundation funded by NCCC Cares, Inc; 5) Livelihood Project for Maragusan Pagasa Youth Association funded by KASILAK; 6) Integrated Development Program for Out-of-School Youth In Low Income Families funded by CALTEX; and 7) Construction of Potable Water System-Level 1 funded by the Embassy of Japan.

In opening message, Director Ester Acebedo-Versoza of DSWD reported that the Ahon Bayan Program of DSWD XI is among the top performers in the country with the highest number of resource generation activities conducted like project matching and resource fora. She thanked the participants especially the loyal resource partners for placing the Ahon Bayan Program where it is now.

Acebedo-Versoza also announced the new guidelines for the fund transfer to recipients of grants. She explained the money from resource partners that will go to DSWD accounts will be transferred to the identified recipient following the disbursement procedures of the government to uphold the principles of transparency and accountability in fund utilization. Adding, “for every donation you can provide through DSWD, we will file a Certificate of Donation with BIR within six months starting from the time we receive your donations and copy of which will be furnished to you for purposes of deductibility of donation.”

The forum concluded with a Recognition of Resource Partners and Ahon Bayan Champions and Captains in Davao Region. DSWD/carmelacadigal-duron

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:56 AM

ONB eyes to accredit
all remittance firms
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 12, 2009

BY JUDY QUIROS
One Network Bank (ONB) is poised to become a payout agent to all remittance companies, bank president Alex Buenaventura said.

Currently, ONB has accredited 11 remittance companies but is eyeing to add four more banks, including the Bank of Philippine Islands, LBC Bank, Metro Bank, and Perihelion, which is the remittance arm of Union Bank.

Buenaventura said ONB is steadily building up its transactions on remittances because it will be developed further into deposits.

He said ONB’s Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) remittance volume has increased by 52 percent in the third quarter this year over same period last year, with value of transactions reaching P101 million in 2009 against P66.1 million in 2008.

Buenaventura estimated each OFW remittance transaction at an average of $200 and $50 per transaction for the “common tao.”

He said he is optimistic the remittance volume will further grow as ONB maintains a relationship where it treats accredited remittance companies as clients and not as competitors.

ONB has proven the viability of remittance transactions anchoring on the perception that entering banks for remittance purposes is more difficult since you have to have a bank account, Buenaventura said.

The growth in remittance volume also proves ONB is not affected by the global crisis, he added.

This conclusion is backed up by the overall results of ONB’s performance during the third quarter 2009 which hit P176 million, 11 percent lower than in the same period last year of P197 million.

However, annualized return on private investment ratio is still at a high of 24 percent, indicating that overall, ONB’s operations remain profitable amidst the global crisis, Buenaventura said.

He said the decrease in the net income after tax (NIAT) can be attributed to the lower interest rate ceiling of 12 percent add-on rate that took effect in mid 2008 as imposed by the new Memorandum of Agreement with Department of Education and Automatic Payroll Deduction System Salary loans to teachers.

Buenaventura said total assets of ONB remain strong at P9.3 billion at the end quarter of 2009, or an18 percent increase over the P7.8 billion as of end quarter of 2008.

Loans volume posted P6 billion or 6 percent over last year’s P5.6 billion, while deposits volume posted P6.5 billion or 21 percent over last year’s P5.4 billion.

Buenaventura is positive ONB will hit its net income target of P240 million at year-end 2009 due to the steady strong credit demand for DepEd loans and Banana Grower program loans and one business loans.

He said the market demand for agri-based economy in Mindanao and liquid environment will support the deposit generation of ONB.

He also cited the sustained growth in total inward foreign remittance volume

Meanwhile, ONB has five pending applications for opening of new banks.

These are in: Ayala, Zamboanga City; Molave, Zamboanga del Norte; Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte; Matina Crossing, Davao City; and Babak, Island Garden City of Samal.

The approval of the applications will bring to ONB’s total number of branches to 81 by 2010.

ONB is also eyeing to consolidate with the Rural Bank of New Corrella costing P25 million.

This will be the second consolidation. The first was in 2004, Buenaventura said.

davaoeagle

November 12th, 2009, 08:58 AM

hahaha ok sirit na?

it's Mitchell Hall..hehe :lol:

Shame. How could I ever forget. Kala ko ba taga AdMU ka Jers, mas may alam ka pa sa akin sa AdDU. It's not only the PE room but it used to be the house of the AdDU Glee Club. We did our rehearsals in one of the stuffy rooms there. Well, let's just say, that whole structure (covered court) is flat out forgettable now. :lol:

glenntoy15

November 12th, 2009, 09:26 AM

tuloy na ba sa saturday. basta naay libre ok sa ako. hehehe

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 09:46 AM

tuloy na ba sa saturday. basta naay libre ok sa ako. hehehe

Librehon daw ka sa imong Ankol Ambie. :lol:

Peng Hok

November 12th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Gee I know of one BIR exec where I am now who only waited until he got his citizenship to scoot out back to his very "lucrative" career at BIR main office in Manila. I just couldn't believe they were new residents yet they bought, sold and bought properties in an expensive place as Richmond. This is OT so let me digress back to the real topic.

Ahahaha! One of the unwritten perks if you work for the government in general, I guess. :lol:

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Ug ang collecting bureau grabe daw ang mission orders karon. Mga buwaya gyud. :lol:

mao! naa gani nga religiously ga bayad pero ingon pangitaan gyud itax!

glenntoy15

November 12th, 2009, 11:11 AM

basta naa jud manlibre ok sa ako. hehe

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 02:48 PM

^^
Hangol kaayo sila mangolekta ug taxes around this time kay election na next year. Bow! :lol:

Ug ang collecting bureau grabe daw ang mission orders karon. Mga buwaya gyud. :lol:
also to be vigilant with ressurrection of kidnap for ransom drives godfathered by some local politicians from you know where who are/will be seeking elective posts. im not referring to npas. npas have enough resources from congressional porks. so hopefully not much of a worry among traders. i guess

iclude armed robberies of banks if in manila:D

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 03:14 PM

Ah lots of broken things in our system. Until we get federalized, we are beholden to the whims of the imperial national capital. Back to the topic, I hope that even with the looming elections, they will consider giving these investors a chance. It would be fantastic to finally see these projects take off.
frequent seismic tremors in mindanao are an ignored divine erthmovement of the island sailing out into the ocean and leave the philippines for good. if government cannot federalise the system, nature will federate mindanao to some more properous country

Rajah_Soliman

November 12th, 2009, 03:37 PM

frequent seismic tremors in mindanao are an ignored divine erthmovement of the island sailing out into the ocean and leave the philippines for good. if government cannot federalise the system, nature will federate mindanao to some more properous country

imo, the seismic activity should first lead to the realization of a fully independent mindanao and thus open the way for an optional and natural federation with THE more prosperous country. that's my seismic wish.

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 03:43 PM

MtApoStandard

November 12th, 2009, 03:51 PM

imo, the seismic activity should first lead to the realization of a fully independent mindanao and thus open the way for an optional and natural federation with THE more prosperous country. that's my seismic wish.
return the fairy poofwand to mother heaven. the motha could not grant your wish without it:D

dinabaw

November 12th, 2009, 03:53 PM

DISCOVER DAVAO (http://www.discoverdavao.com/?page=FAQ)

Island to Highland

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November 12th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Camella's Manchester 90% sold

By Carlo P. Mallo

CAMELLA Communities proves itself to be one of the most trusted real estate developers with the brisk sales of its first venture into the fast growing condominium sector of Davao City.

In an interview with Sun.Star Davao, Marlon Escaliscas, general manager of Camella Communities in Southern Mindanao, said as of their latest count, the first building of Camella Northpoint is already 90 percent sold.

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Camella Northpoint is the first condominium project of the country's largest homebuilder, Camella Communities in Mindanao , which is located on an elevated portion at the corner of JP Laurel Avenue and Buhangin Road , which was formerly owned by the Scottish family Ker.

"Expected date for the turnover of the 1st building will still be around November 2010, but as of the moment, its 90 percent sold out already," Escalicas said.

Last August, the ground breaking for the first building, dubbed as Manchester took place.

Although it is the first foray of Camella Communities in the condominium sector of Davao City, Camella Northpoint has already been dubbed as one of the good choices for convenient and stylish condo living with its location right in the heart of the emerging urban centre in the city's northern part, and yet maintains a serene and natural environment for its owners.

The condo's prime location is very convenient and accessible to all the major locators in the city, such as the international airport, seaport, IT parks and BPO centers, large manufacturing plants, business establishments, and soon-to-rise modern commercial areas and high-end retail and shopping centers.

The development will have all the modern conveniences and first-class amenities, such as a swimming pool, fitness gym, playgrounds, pocket parks, cabanas with grill pits, gardens, a grand entrance and gatehouse, secure perimeter fence, and a clubhouse that features a function room, recreation hall, and a veranda overlooking the pool, among other facilities.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/camellas-manchester-90-sold

sandman.ink

November 13th, 2009, 02:21 AM

ngano man mang hilabot sila. when George Bush was President, George jr. was governor of Texas and his brother in Florida naa bay nag question sa ila? pero notorious gyud ang dynasty politics dinhi but why focus on the Dutertes? imo as long as Sara acts as the VM and not other function it's ok with me.

Im talking of Japanese here ambs...mangamback man ni sila ug bldg when they tarnish their reputation. or resign at the slightest of controversies they are dragged into. dili US.

I'm just saying na from within Davao, dili issue ang Duterte-Dutere tandem...pero outsiders raise their eyebrows sa ganitong setup.

dinabaw

November 13th, 2009, 02:51 AM

Im talking of Japanese here ambs...mangamback man ni sila ug bldg when they tarnish their reputation. or resign at the slightest of controversies they are dragged into. dili US.

I'm just saying na from within Davao, dili issue ang Duterte-Dutere tandem...pero outsiders raise their eyebrows sa ganitong setup.

well sa ako lang bec immune na ta sa corruption sa Pinas mao ng were focus on corruption within and think the outside is corruption-free so whatever the outside world said we tend to believe hook, line and sinker murag na himo na siya'g syndrome ..pero ingon pud tung americanong amigo there is no corruption-free in this world.

Mao ng kinsa man presidente sa Pinas sa 2010 oposisyon or naa sa posisyon ang tao mag pasangil gyud na corrupt sila, kana mahibal.an nato pag nag bulag2x na sila sa ilang partido. sa ako lang mentalidad gyud na lisud i correct.

sandman.ink

November 13th, 2009, 04:51 AM

well sa ako lang bec immune na ta sa corruption sa Pinas mao ng were focus on corruption within and think the outside is corruption-free so whatever the outside world said we tend to believe hook, line and sinker murag na himo na siya'g syndrome ..pero ingon pud tung americanong amigo there is no corruption-free in this world.

Mao ng kinsa man presidente sa Pinas sa 2010 oposisyon or naa sa posisyon ang tao mag pasangil gyud na corrupt sila, kana mahibal.an nato pag nag bulag2x na sila sa ilang partido. sa ako lang mentalidad gyud na lisud i correct.

Im not talking about corruption free ang other countries, of course meron din corruption sa ibang lugar. Im talking about some investor perception toward a father-daughter tandem sa City Hall and SP. actually, for me, I understand why majority of the people I've spoken with have reservations with regards to that setup, kasi there is a cloud of doubt that lingers over that the normal line of check and balance may be compromised. Although, Im not saying that this is the case with our Mayor and VM.

MtApoStandard

November 13th, 2009, 05:15 AM

i guess check and balance imo emanates from the council and not the vice mayor?

and imo the advantage of having the majority seat in the council from the ruling party would ease and expedite programs for implementations og the executive. eg. budget appropriation of vital prorgmas and projects

Peng Hok

November 13th, 2009, 05:46 AM

OT

Kinsay gusto mutanaw ug 2012 unya? :D

davaob4now

November 13th, 2009, 06:15 AM

^^
ako :D

Yre

November 13th, 2009, 07:04 AM

OT

Kinsay gusto mutanaw ug 2012 unya? :D

Pwede i narrate mo nalang yung 40 stories and fables sa akin? Matagal pa kasi ako makaka uwi so kahit istorya lang pwede na sa akin. :lol:

G'afternoon mga goys.

dinabaw

November 13th, 2009, 09:10 AM

Gracie in the flesh
Written by: Garcia , Ian C.
Friday, 13 November 2009

WHAT American actor Josh Hartnett, British actor (“Excalibur,” “Emerald Forest”) and National Geographic host Charley Boorman, and UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) Hall of Famer and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner Master Royce Gracie have in common? They all have recently stepped foot in Davao City .
Recent Davao visitor Royce, a world renowned professional mixed martial arts fighter, teamed up with the Academy of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu of the MetroLifestyle Fitness Center for a three-hour workshop on the popular martial art of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
The well-loved and revered 42-year-old Royce holds the most submission victories in UFC history with 11 wins. He became a larger than life figure in the mixed martial arts world for his domination in the UFC, beating opponents much larger than him.

In his first ever hosting of a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu seminar in this side of the globe, Gracie taught to over 50 participants – a mixed of amateurs and the best fighters in Mindanao - the fundamentals, principles, theories and concepts of the said martial art.
During the seminar, Gracie demonstrated various Brazilian Jiu Jitsu techniques and shared tips and tricks to the participants for them for further hone their skills.
The Gracie Jiu Jitsu, a variation of the Bazilian Jiu Jitsu, was founded by Gracie’s father, Helio Gracie, which focused on the application of leverage to the art. He modified and enhanced the basic techniques, and made them effective for a person regardless of his or her stature. Master Royce Gracie mastered this art and almost single-handedly made Brazilian Jiu Jitsu known worldwide, consequently revolutionizing mixed martial arts.

While his visit to the city was short-lived, those who want to learn more about this martial art can enroll themselves at the Academy of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Professor Jarrod Butler, trained uimesnder the Gracie family for over 23 years, and DA Elmore, who teaches night and daytime Jiu Jitsu class
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is open to men, women and even kids. Private and group lessons are also available. Classes are free to all MetroLifestyle Members.
If you’re ready to take the challenge, it’s time to rumble and learn Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. Who knows, you might be the next Royce Gracie.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=4972)

reancorbz84

November 13th, 2009, 12:42 PM

bitaw tanaw ta ninyo 2012! hehehe then mangape after! hehehe

davaoeagle

November 13th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Friday, November 13, 2009 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Economy
Strong property demand in Davao expected to be sustained
Business World

DAVAO CITY -- Currently strong demand for housing in this city will be sustained next year, driving developers to come up with new projects that will range from low-cost to upscale condominium units, Carlos Omar A. Vargas, president of the city’s Chamber of Real Estate and Builders Association, said in a recent interview here.

Competition among the city’s developers has created a situation favorable to buyers. "It is now cheaper to buy than to rent," Mr. Vargas said.

Last week, the association, in cooperation with government agencies like the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council and the Philippine Retirement Authority, mounted a housing fair here with 16 developers offering new projects.

Although the organizers have yet to consolidate sales figures from the three-day housing fair, Mr. Vargas said sales would post a record high, noting that one developer was able to sell even before the fair formally began.

"There is high interest in property development now and I believe this will continue until next year," he said, pointing out that even usually conservative developers have been unveiling new projects.

Roberto U. Teo, head of the Davao City Investment Promotion Center, told visiting prospective American investors last week that property development is among the most vibrant investment activities in the city.

Moreover, he said, Manila-based developers have been visiting the city and the nearby Island Garden City of Samal to start new projects, among them Landco Pacific Corp. which has partnered with the Floirendo family to develop a 33-hectare property into a high-end subdivision, as well as Filinvest Land Inc. which has been developing another 50-hectare division.

Big local developers are also active even in the upscale residential market. The Bangayan-owned Holiday Garden Island Development Corp. is developing the 10-hectare Holiday Ocean View, while RJP Realty Development Corp. is involved in Samal High-lands Garden Resort.

At the city proper, Filinvest, DMC Urban Properties Development Inc. and Camella Homes are building medium-rise condominium buildings that are strategically located. Also, Ayala Land Inc. will include in its 10-hectare Abreeza project a couple of medium-rise condominium structures. -- C. Q. Francisco

oradude23

November 13th, 2009, 07:58 PM

Phoenix Petroleum profits jump 18%

PROFITS OF listed Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. for the third quarter of the year grew by almost a fifth due to an increase in sales volume.

In a report to the stock exchange, Phoenix said that its net income for the third quarter of the year grew 17.9% to P38.2 million from the P32.4 million in the same period a year ago.

The company attributed the gain to a 40% increase in sales volume and improving margins. Gross margin of Phoenix for the third quarter of the year was at 9% from the 6% in the same period a year ago.
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The company’s net income for the year’s first nine months surged to P589 million from P80.3 million due to a one-time gain from a property purchase. Of the total profits, P497 million represented non-recurring income due to the booking of ’excess fair value over acquisition costs’ arising from the company’s purchase of 100% of the capital of Bacnotan Industrial Park Corp. (BIPC)."
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"At this juncture, Phoenix Petroleum is open to engaging prospective business partners who will participate meaningfully in our next stage of growth," Francis Caluag, Phoenix Chief Financial Officer, said in statement.
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Phoenix has a total of 109 service stations in Mindanao, Luzon and Cebu.

Phoenix is the first retail oil company to be publicly listed after the Oil Deregulation law of 1998.

The company’s shares closed on Friday at P6.10, lower than the previous day’s close of P6.20. -- Jose Bimbo F. Santos

oradude23

November 13th, 2009, 08:03 PM

Filinvest Land's 9-month profits up 4%

MANILA - Property developer Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) reported a net income of P1.150 billion for the first 9 months of the year, a 4% rise from last year's P1.150 billion.

The Gotianun-led firm posted revenues of P3.617 billion during the 9-month, slightly higher than the P3.601 billion recorded in the same period last year. Of the amount, P2.269 billion accounted for real estate sales, while rental income contributed P885 million.
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"FLI's newest product line, medium rise buildings (MRB), continues to sustain strong buyers' interest. MRB projects are inner city projects with several 5 storey buildings clustered around the project's central amenity area," FLI said.

FLI currently has 4 MRB projects, namely: One Oasis Ortigas, Bali Oasis Marcos Highway, One Oasis Davao, and One Oasis Cebu. The company is planning to add one project in Sta. Mesa, Manila and 2 more in Pasig City.

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Peng Hok

November 13th, 2009, 10:42 PM

OT

Madayon unya? :dunno:

Peng Hok

November 13th, 2009, 11:26 PM

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dinabaw

November 14th, 2009, 01:35 AM

Goys tonight...

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Damosa Gateway
November 14, 2009
6:30 pm

BarPa

November 14th, 2009, 02:30 AM

Toink!!!!

dinabaw

November 14th, 2009, 02:46 AM

:cheers:

Davao City smoking ban gains world recognition
Manila Bulletin - Friday, November 13

DAVAO CITY - The city government's stiff campaign against smoking here has gained global recognition for its commitment to promote smoke-free policies.

This, as the Global Smoke-free Partnership (GSP) recently announced its winners for this year, with the Davao City Anti-Smoking Task Force winning in the governmental body category.

In a statement sent to Manila Bulletin on Thursday through fax, GSP said the city's anti-smoking task force came out on top for its ''exceptional leadership and commitment to further smoke-free policies by a governmental agency.''

GSP is an international organization formed to promote effective smoke-free air policies worldwide. The partnership is a fusion of American Cancer Society and the Framework Convention Alliance to bring the World Hearth Federation and International Union Against Cancer and other organizations to advocate for and reinforce anti-tobacco policies.

Since 2002, it is unlawful to smoke or allow smoking in public buildings, vehicles, enclosed areas and other areas that the local government designated as non-smoking places in this city.

Right after the ordinance in 2002 took effect, the city mayor, the tourism office and the police were given responsibility to form the Davao City Anti-smoking Task Force.

This year, the task force has tallied a total of 690 violators apprehended by the police from January to July of this year.

Violators are then sued before the regional trial court. Once found guilty, first time offenders are meted a fine of P300 or one month imprisonment depending on the court's discretion.

Yehey (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/mb/20091113/tph-davao-city-smoking-ban-gains-world-r-584a460.html)

davaoeagle

November 14th, 2009, 03:01 AM

Home » Sun.Star Business
Calinan picked as pilot area
Friday, November 13, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City's center for agriculture-based industries will also be the testing site of the online system transaction, which will be launched by Mindanao's premier rural bank.

The area of convergence of Calinan, wherein a relative high number of people meet to conduct business and trade, has been chosen by One Network Bank to be the pilot site of their POS system application.

Starting with an initial of eight POS systems, One Network Bank will pilot test the system in various locations within the trade center of Calinan, which will include the newly- opened NCCC supermarket, other retailers, and within the bank's branch in the area.

Alex Buenaventura, president of One Network Bank, said the POS system will also be made available in all Davao branches of the bank within the next two to three months.

Soon after, the system will be accessible in all of their branches throughout Mindanao.

"The POS terminals that we will put up in Calinan are programmed to do debit purchases, utility bills payment, and tellering," Buenaventura said.

Without having the need to withdraw, transactions with retail and wholesale establishments will be cashless with the debit capability of the POS terminal.

The utility capability of the POS terminal will also ease up the queues at the Calinan branch of One Network Bank; especially as due dates come close.

"However, we have yet to finalize our agreements with Davao Light and Power Company as well as the Davao City Water District," Buenaventura said, adding that only payment for telephone bills of PLDT and mobile phone bills for Smart and Globe networks are offered.

One Network Bank maintains a positive and upbeat outlook for the remaining one and a half months of 2009, optimistic that it could match the bank's net income in 2008, which was at P240 million after taxes.

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November 14th, 2009, 05:38 AM

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November 14th, 2009, 05:39 AM

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glenntoy15

November 14th, 2009, 10:06 AM

basta kng naay manlibre ok lang sa ako. hehehe

xzibit31

November 14th, 2009, 11:02 AM

I will vote for Gibo in next years election.. He is the most qualified candidate.. I've seen his videos on youtube, very deserving candidate.

Villar is the best example of TRAPO..
Nonoy is so abnoy .di marunong mag english kakahiya naman...

ang babaw naman ng rason mo for not voting for noynoy.

MtApoStandard

November 14th, 2009, 12:08 PM

RP eyes high prospects in Taiwan’s outbound market
November 13, 2009 4:31 pm

By Lynda B.Valencia

MANILA, Nov. 13 — Optimistic to get a bigger slice of the outbound market of Taiwan in time for the upcoming winter months’ long vacation and the Chinese New Year in Feb. 2010, the Department of Tourism (DOT) has recently conducted presentations in three big cities of Kaohsiung, Taichung and Taipei, in Taiwan.

Tourism Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano said “Taiwan continues to be one of the country’s top source markets for nature-based travel. Prospects are high from this market, as we keep up our strong tourism links with this segment.”

“The Philippines remains an acknowledged tropical destination for our white-sand beaches. Moreover, our tourism facilities are ready to accommodate numerous travelers who are looking for that unique island getaway,” Jarque said.

A total of 350 local travel agents attended the product presentation in the three cities which highlighted Davao as a new destination for Taiwanese travelers in the coming year.

Garcia presented Davao’s "islands to highlands" attractions.

Jarque noted that “Davao has the best of both worlds. For nature lovers who want to experience mountain trekking and afterwards enjoy the waters, this is truly the place for them.”

Alongside the promotional efforts was the Philippines’ active participation in the Taipei International Travel Fair (TITF) held at the Taipei World Trade Center, highlighting Davao as a premier nature and adventure destination. The 63-square meter Philippine pavilion at the TITF provided a very good venue for Philippine sellers and partner agents to promote various tour programs. The booth adopted a beach wedding theme to promote the country as a beach wedding and honeymoon destination. Tour operators, hotel and resort’s representatives from Manila, Boracay and Davao joined the Philippine delegation.

The Center for Philippine Arts & Culture, Jeron Travel, Hafti Tours, Pearl of the Pacific, Crown Regency Hotels and Resorts, Patio Pacific, Busina Company Inc., El Nido Resorts, Boracay Regency, Subic Holiday, Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines, Surelite Travel & Tours, PR Travel Consultants, Inc. Southern Travel Corp., 829 One World Travel Express and St. Christopher Travel and Business Center, were the participants in this year’s productive country presentation.

Six local travel agents from Taiwan also joined the Philippine booth; namely A Team Travel Services; Fu Hsia Travel services; Wonderful Tours; Castle Tours; and De-Wey Study Abroad ESL Program.

"Both the Philippine private sector and the local agents reported good business deals for the country for 2010. Participants were able to get a total of 221 confirmed bookings for group tours and more than 800 queries were registered during the three-day fair," Bueno added.(PNA Feaures) V3/LBV

full story http://balita.ph/2009/11/13/rp-eyes-high-prospects-in-taiwans-outbound-market/

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November 14th, 2009, 01:14 PM

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MtApoStandard

November 14th, 2009, 01:23 PM

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November 14th, 2009, 01:31 PM

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November 14th, 2009, 01:39 PM

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Rajah_Soliman

November 14th, 2009, 07:11 PM

Il Tenore

November 14th, 2009, 08:47 PM

Brother's Burger - Damosa Branch

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Paseo de Legazpi

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davaoeagle

November 14th, 2009, 11:40 PM

^^

Thanks for the new pics! :okay:

SiliconGulf

November 15th, 2009, 02:05 AM

I will vote for Gibo in next years election.. He is the most qualified candidate.. I've seen his videos on youtube, very deserving candidate.

Villar is the best example of TRAPO..
Nonoy is so abnoy .di marunong mag english kakahiya naman...

I like Gibo's strategy for Davao and Mindanao. I think tourism should also be added to Davao, though.

http://www.gibo.ph/strategymindanao.aspx

SiliconGulf

November 15th, 2009, 03:06 AM

I also would like to add that his reform strategy of giving choice to congress for their constituency for either more autonomy or more support from National Gov't is the closest we can get to federalism without rewriting the constitution.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KaYY8hQzIM

henji

November 15th, 2009, 07:33 AM

daug c paquiao... yipeee....

davaob4now

November 15th, 2009, 07:50 AM

^^
yes :okay:
pati mga local tv dito balita pacquiao..
well done manny..

Noize_320

November 15th, 2009, 10:37 AM

so effective diay jud ang Head & Shoulders...tanggal ang Cotto ni Manny... :lol:

Fahdingding

November 15th, 2009, 12:06 PM

so effective diay jud ang Head & Shoulders...tanggal ang Cotto ni Manny... :lol:

Mao jud! :lol:

ethan_dave

November 15th, 2009, 06:29 PM

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Beverage firm allots P1 billion for new Mindanao plant
(The Philippine Star) Updated November 16, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - With the objective of providing high quality and affordable soft drink products and making it readily available in the Davao and General Santos region, Asiawide Refreshments Corp. recently earmarked close to P1 billion for the establishment of a new plant in the Mindanao region.

Gerardo Garcia, executive vice president and COO of Asiawide Refreshments Corp., the licensed bottler of RC Cola in the Philippines, said the company has put up a state-of-the-art bottling plant in Davao City to capture a wider range of consumers.

“We all know that one of the highest priced cola drinks is in Mindanao region,” said Garcia. “One of the goals in putting up a plant in the area is to be closer to the market we cater to. This way, we would be able to provide Davaoeños with a refreshing drink that they can easily afford,” he added.

Before RC Cola’s entry in Davao, most soft drinks brands in the area were priced even higher than in Metro Manila. But three months before ARC’s plant was set up in Davao, other cola brands began selling at a lower cost, or at least at par with current price in Manila.

According to Garcia, one of the biggest beneficiaries of the ARC plant in Davao is soft drinks dealers and distributors in the area. “Now, they can offer an alternative cola drink that the market can easily afford.”

RC Cola is not only more accessible but also draws more and more consumers to its cool, refreshing taste, he said, adding “Taste was one of the reasons why customers got enticed to try products that ARC offers. Before, people used to think that quality is proportionate to price, but not really. With RC Cola, you get the exact great taste you want in your cola without having to pay more for it.”

Once the ARC plant in Davao becomes fully operational, hopefully by the first quarter of 2010, the plant is seen to supply 100 percent of daily needs of people in General Santos and Davao. As part of ARC’s objective of making the new plant one of the company’s most modern facilities to date, the same will feature an electronic bottle inspection system and a date coder. A computerized and more efficient case packer will also be put in place.

Fahdingding

November 16th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Samot na jud ni ka dato ang DAVAO ani ba! :lol:

xzibit31

November 16th, 2009, 05:38 AM

hai nako... give me a reason why i will vote for noynoy?? dahil ba maraming artista yung ad niya?? parang station ID. lolz.
i think nakikisakay lang siya sa pagkamatay ni cory.. opportunist loser..hindi man lang makahintay mag announce ng candidacy...hindi man lang niya ginalang si cory

i am not going to have any word war with you regrading any political candidate because i myself has not chosen who my president will be ( i might never choose kasi there is no deserving candidate in the present line-up).

all i am saying is that ang babaw ng rason mo. thats it. how you will react is non of my business, because i dont care.:lol:

ps:

wala akong hilig sa mga artista and i detest all TRAPO's.

eflex

November 16th, 2009, 05:45 AM

Peng Hok

November 16th, 2009, 06:43 AM

Site inspectors of Starbucks are coming to Davao tomorrow. Ano kayang gagawin nila? :lol:

sandman.ink

November 16th, 2009, 06:46 AM

Site inspectors of Starbucks are coming to Davao tomorrow. Ano kayang gagawin nila? :lol:

either, they are on a holiday...or diretso DCOTT, bus terminal, sakay ug pula na bus going up North to inspect a site...I heard didto ang first starbox

Peng Hok

November 16th, 2009, 06:51 AM

either, they are on a holiday...or diretso DCOTT, bus terminal, sakay ug pula na bus going up North to inspect a site...I heard didto ang first starbox

Maybe! :lol:

dinabaw

November 16th, 2009, 07:15 AM

either, they are on a holiday...or diretso DCOTT, bus terminal, sakay ug pula na bus going up North to inspect a site...I heard didto ang first starbox

galing na sila doon so if ever 2nd na siya diri.;)

Peng Hok

November 16th, 2009, 07:27 AM

^^
Pwede! :lol:

bOrN2BwILd

November 16th, 2009, 08:11 AM

hi guys..
bag o ra jud ko nauli gikan davao..well wa nuon ko kasuroy sa downtown area..
pero i should say nga mas ninindot gyug samot ang davao..

sa toril kay tukuran nag felcris nya nindot pa gyud kaayu ang bag ong simbahan...daku kaau ;)

charice

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 08:40 AM

Site inspectors of Starbucks are coming to Davao tomorrow. Ano kayang gagawin nila? :lol:

When will the construction start?

Peng Hok

November 16th, 2009, 08:43 AM

^^ No idea. Hindi ko nga alam saan yung mga sites na pupuntahan nila. All I know is that they will do a site inspection - hopefully in Davao City! :lol:

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 08:43 AM

^^

Is it true they're opening two stores?

Peng Hok

November 16th, 2009, 08:47 AM

^^
More than one store, to put it more accurately. ;)

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 08:54 AM

^^

It could be more than 2 then...who knows?

xzibit31

November 16th, 2009, 09:04 AM

Site inspectors of Starbucks are coming to Davao tomorrow. Ano kayang gagawin nila? :lol:

atty, tapos na po yung site inspection last saturday. isang sm, isang downtown at isang abreeza ...hehehehehe...d ko lang sinabi sa inyo....kasi classified info pa yun at that time...

sandman.ink

November 16th, 2009, 11:41 AM

^^ heaves a sigh of relief...thank goodness, sa Davao pla...di lang 1, but 3 pa talaga...

so, I would assume na SM ang first na bubuksan...

tj_brewed

November 16th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Sana magopen na yan before magunaw ang world - 2012 :D

xzibit31

November 16th, 2009, 12:36 PM

^^ heaves a sigh of relief...thank goodness, sa Davao pla...di lang 1, but 3 pa talaga...

so, I would assume na SM ang first na bubuksan...

yup sa sm. first quarter of next year daw. they will need 150 sqm.

jogavilz

November 16th, 2009, 01:58 PM

wow! Next year magka Starbs na sa Davao!!! Dili na ko mag dali-dali ug collect ug stickers for their annual planner before going home pag christmas break :lol:

WawaY[625]

November 16th, 2009, 02:06 PM

^^ ayus!

though dili lang gihapon ko mahimong customer nila kay lactose intolerant man ko haha..
naay starbucks 10 minute walk from our house pero sa 1.5 years nako dire ka 3 pa lang siguro ko ka starbucks lol

Fraulein

November 16th, 2009, 02:18 PM

My guess will be, malapit sa Ateneo de Davao at Marco Polo at yung pangalawa sa may SM City Davao. :)

WawaY[625]

November 16th, 2009, 02:39 PM

ang dinig ko eh dun nga ang gusto ng stabucks, sa finster building ng ateneo pero ayaw umalis nung tenant nung unit na gustong kunin ng starbucks :lol:

Id rather na if sa ateneo area talaga gusto nila eh sa jacinto area na lang sila since mas tahimik, maingay kasi sa roxas/finster area, yun nga lang, baka di makita ng mga naka check in sa marco polo if dun nila ilagay

my other guess would be sa rizal area although parang buhay lang naman ang area na yan sa gabi

jogavilz

November 16th, 2009, 03:14 PM

pero daghan kaha manginom ug Starbs , knowing na daghan na kaayo coffee shops sa davao?

eflex

November 16th, 2009, 03:15 PM

atty, tapos na po yung site inspection last saturday. isang sm, isang downtown at isang abreeza ...hehehehehe...d ko lang sinabi sa inyo....kasi classified info pa yun at that time...

tuloy na tuloy na talaga ang starbucks....:cheers:

WawaY[625]

November 16th, 2009, 05:14 PM

SM North Davao to start construction (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sm-north-davao-start-construction)

ANOTHER giant mall from the country's premier mall operator, SM Prime Holdings, is set to start construction as early as January 2010.

Highly reliable sources of Sun.Star Davao revealed that the construction materials for the proposed mall will start arriving in the city by January.

This was also verified by officers of SM Prime Holdings who requested anonymity for being not in the position to discuss the details of the project.

The project, which will be on a 10-hectare portion of the former Lanang Golf and Country Club, has been unofficially dubbed as SM North Davao.

At present, SM Prime Holding is operating one mall in Southern Mindanao, SM City Davao, which opened in November 2001 and has a gross floor area of 75,440 square meters.

For the third quarter of 2009 alone, SM Prime posted a nine percent increase in net income, amounting to P1.7 billion. Revenues for the quarter grew 14 percent to P5 billion.

Ebitda stood at P3.5 billion, resulting in an Ebitda margin of 69 percent.

Reports obtained by Sun.Star Davao showed that SM North Davao will be twice the size of SM City Davao and will be complemented by a residential project of SM Development Corporation, the residential property developer arm of SM Investments Corporation.

As of September, SM Prime Holdings posted a consolidated net income of P5.1 billion in January to September 2009, for an eight percent growth compared to the same period last year.

Revenues, on the other hand, grew by 14 percent to P14.6 billion during the first nine months of the year. (CPM)

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 06:11 PM

;46287549']^^ ayus!

though dili lang gihapon ko mahimong customer nila kay lactose intolerant man ko haha..
naay starbucks 10 minute walk from our house pero sa 1.5 years nako dire ka 3 pa lang siguro ko ka starbucks lol

They have lactose-free cream (in case you missed it) so that saves you from countless trips to the wash room. Still you're best bet is to take your digestive enzymes with lactase in it before you drink your SB latte.

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 06:14 PM

pero daghan kaha manginom ug Starbs , knowing na daghan na kaayo coffee shops sa davao?

I guess they've done their part, FS and all, to warrant 3 stores for Davao...for now.

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 06:28 PM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Business
China interests RP's mining, energy
Monday, November 16, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

MINING and energy investments were of key interest to the Chinese consul who visited Davao City during first week of November, according to the Department of Trade and Industry in Davao Region.

Lawyer Lucky Seigfred Balleque, chief of the National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center of DTI, told Sun.Star Davao Friday that Chinese economic and trade consul to the Philippines Cai Yong showed particular interest in the power and mining sectors.

"But they also asked about the ICT, seaweed industry, cold storage facilities and agriculture," Balleque said.

Cai Yong, economic and trade consul of the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in Cebu, was accompanied by Consular Attache Wenwen Pang to look at potential business opportunities in the region.

During the briefing, representatives of government agencies of Davao City and Davao Region presented a snapshot and overview of the thriving businesses and development prospects that might be of interest to Chinese investors.

"We were able to convince them that Southern Mindanao is the best site for their investments in the Philippines. But of course, they still have to do their part, which is to convince their investors to come to the region," Balleque said.

Although no particular date has been set for the trade mission of the private sector of China to Southern Mindanao, Balleque said it will be happening very soon.

"The consul was so impressed that they will be returning very soon for leisure," Balleque said.

The Chinese diplomats also visited the cities of Panabo and Tagum in Davao del Norte.

Potential business partnerships for the export of seaweeds and fresh fruits, including banana, are some of the areas being explored by the Chinese in Davao del Norte.

"One thing is for sure, they are keen on investing in the region," Balleque said.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on November 17, 2009.

davaoeagle

November 16th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Business
SM North Davao to start construction
Monday, November 16, 2009

ANOTHER giant mall from the country's premier mall operator, SM Prime Holdings, is set to start construction as early as January 2010.

Highly reliable sources of Sun.Star Davao revealed that the construction materials for the proposed mall will start arriving in the city by January.

This was also verified by officers of SM Prime Holdings who requested anonymity for being not in the position to discuss the details of the project.

The project, which will be on a 10-hectare portion of the former Lanang Golf and Country Club, has been unofficially dubbed as SM North Davao.

At present, SM Prime Holding is operating one mall in Southern Mindanao, SM City Davao, which opened in November 2001 and has a gross floor area of 75,440 square meters.

For the third quarter of 2009 alone, SM Prime posted a nine percent increase in net income, amounting to P1.7 billion. Revenues for the quarter grew 14 percent to P5 billion.

Ebitda stood at P3.5 billion, resulting in an Ebitda margin of 69 percent.

Reports obtained by Sun.Star Davao showed that SM North Davao will be twice the size of SM City Davao and will be complemented by a residential project of SM Development Corporation, the residential property developer arm of SM Investments Corporation.

As of September, SM Prime Holdings posted a consolidated net income of P5.1 billion in January to September 2009, for an eight percent growth compared to the same period last year.

Revenues, on the other hand, grew by 14 percent to P14.6 billion during the first nine months of the year. (CPM)