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davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 04:57 AM

Repost ko lang ni ha kay giganahan ko. he he

MAYOR DESCRIBED AS CITY'S TOP TOURIST ATTRACTION

CITY Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is currently Davao City's number one tourist attraction, aside from his being a strong magnet to investors.

This was Vice Mayor Luis Bonguyan's frank description of the mayor, saying he doesn't mind being called the mayor's number one fan.

Bonguyan described his boss in glowing terms in a speech he delivered before some 50 businessmen attending the 6th Davao City Business Conference Annual Policy Forum at Davao City Convention and Trade Center last week.

The vice mayor was, delivering for Duterte, the mayor's response to the resolutions of the Davao City business sector at the end of the annual business conference.

He also mentioned Duterte being chosen as the 2005 Pinoy of the Year by a national daily tabloid publication.

"Many of our visitors, especially those from Luzon who have heard so much about the exploits and controversial statements of Mayor Duterte, admit that they came here primarily to see the mayor in person," Bonguyan bared.

City Tourism Officer Edmundo "Id" Acaylar confirmed the vice mayor's statement.

"During the Asean Tourism Forum, other conventions and the Lakbay Aral trips of local government officials here, most of the delegates would want to meet and have pictures taken with the mayor," he said.

In his speech with the businessmen, Bonguyan relayed Duterte's appreciation to the support of the business sector, led by the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for his administration's programs and projects.

"We truly value your partnership especially in the areas of tourism and investment promotion, environment, transparency and public accountability, youth development and gender mainstreaming," Bonguyan quoted Duterte as saying.

"Indeed, Davao City is now poised to sustain the gains we have made in our local economy. When the rest of the country is in bad financial shape, our city continues to post a positive balance of trade, sound fiscal administration, and increased private and public investments," he said. (AMA)

Source: Sun*Star Davao

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 05:01 AM

ako lang bia kanang tionko mao ng Agro field , wa man gud lain football field diri ADDU highschool ug ang Agro ,maayo kaayo ang Footballers na mg abadji diri blanko atong karibal na city 5-0 hehehehe!

Ah, abi nako naa pud sa Tionko Ave. na dapit. Okies!

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 05:20 AM

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this thread is racing against time:D guys we are getting faster. is it bec of red horse beer?hahaha. then let's drink more. forumers, you rock bigtime!

love these aerials of davao. salamat bai.

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

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

more net finds....

http://static.flickr.com/51/193848470_48a1e58454.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/70/193848443_149c2576eb.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/71/193818808_d49be0c034.jpg?v=0

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MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 05:29 AM

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<MARQUEE bgcolor="#F0F8FF" loop="-1" scrollamount="2" width="75%">Maayong Hapon sa Most Livable Metropolis sa Pilipinas!</MARQUEE>

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/55419292.jpg
net find

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fLoAtEr

August 9th, 2006, 05:35 AM

shy type pud baya ko...

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

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

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

basi wala na breastfeed tung bata a sila..

shy diay ka gravy,,,dili man halata....hehehe
:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

junax

August 9th, 2006, 05:54 AM

Ayaw lang kalimti tung Davao's "My Way" theme song nato to :laugh: ug para kay V....m oppps :cheers1:

patay ta sa videoke ani kay mag MY WAY man kaha ta hahahaha. maayo untag naa si konsehal unya mo donate ug red horse kay morag kulangon namo ni gravy ang duha hehehe.

ayon sa aking bubuwit magtatayo ng FELCRIS MALL sa IGACOS... oi at last may mall na sila.

xzibit31

August 9th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Maayong buntag ...torno na , kami napud kay human na ang gravy's shift :laugh:

Final date August 17 @ 6pm, Taboan-MTS? ang ma late 2 ka beer ug cappucino daw ingon ni junax! :runaway:

asa banda sa taboan....dako baya jud nang taboan ha..... :bash:

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 06:10 AM

Don. one of the host of new buildings ni siya diha sa ADDUHS. Try ra gud ug sulod kay ang "feel" kay murag naa ka sa first world country.
addu.edu.ph

pre school libraries

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grade school library

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_library.jpg

grade school computer lab

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_complab.jpg

grade school audio visual room

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_avr.jpg

grade school playground

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grade school playground

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grade school canteen

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_canteen.jpg

sports complex

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/sportscomplex.jpg

Bagani

August 9th, 2006, 06:19 AM

if im not mistaken this is the site today of the davao mental hosp.?

I think so. If you've seen the old hospital building, it's similar to the Gabaldon-type school building which were built by the Americans all over the country, and which are mostly one story but elevated. A living example would be the Palma Gil Elementary School (nasunog na pala).

The hospital is already part of our heritage. It should be restored and preserved. If they'll be transferring the mental health facilities somewhere, that building is a perfect structure for adaptive reuse. Tear down the concrete wall fence (forget about the mural paintings) and replace it with see-through fence, and prune the trees so it'll be visible from the intersection.

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 06:30 AM

asa banda sa taboan....dako baya jud nang taboan ha..... :bash:

sa Asian Fusion Resto kay lami he he, apil-apil pud ko

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 06:35 AM

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 06:42 AM

PIA Press Release
08/09/2006
Feature: Variety of Kadayawan songs and music at MTS Taboan

Davao City (9 August) -- That Dabawenyos are music-loving people and can even be more creative than their counterparts in Manila and elsewhere in the world cannot be understated in this music festival at the Matina Town Square halfway through the Kadayawan festival.

Noli Bencio himself an avid musician of all sorts of style and make, announced Tuesday at the weekly Royal Mandaya Hotel's Sports Communicators Organization of the Philippines (Scoop-Davao) the holding of an all-Dabawenyo, all-music concerts at the said venue on Sunday, August 13, 2006 starting at 4:30 o'clock pm.

Everybody is welcome to hear and taste the liveliness of non-stop music by a variety of groups and bands of singers, according to Bencio, president of the Davao Musician Association.

It will be uniquely Davao but classically all-around with the different types of entertainment from the glorious oldies, to the more inspiring show bands and the globally-accepted Latino bands.

Some 30 different bands have already expressed interest in participating at the MTS Taboan where we expect the gathering as the word "Taboan" suggests, of people from all walks of life, creed and make-up, to also express oneness and unity in their liking for music and songs.

Bencio also expressed hopes to reunite and make more strong and vibrant the music industry Davao-style. (PIA/Romy Sabaldan) [top

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 06:44 AM

PIA Press Release
08/09/2006
Feature: Davao Oriental proud of its agri-tourism

Davao City (9 August) -- After consolidating the "real gems" of Davao Oriental, the province is now pushing to fully maximize agri-tourism.

Found to be the crowd-drawer sector, the Provincial Tourism Office is currently doing strategic planning to further develop facilities, infrastructure to support the growing market drawn by the province's agri-tourism.

Provincial Tourism Officer Lyrna Palma claimed that Davao Oriental's booming agriculture sector is helping her office convince more visitors to come to the famous tourist spots found in every municipality.

Palma was referring to the popular coconut product grown in almost all towns, mango and other fruit trees that have been attracting plenty of investors and visitors as well.

" These industries are very promising and on the frontline in the pursuit for tourism promotions," she said.

With all the efforts of the provincial government to boost local tourism, Palma also pointed out some challenges in such pursuit.

"Basically, there has to be a tour guide and tourism volunteers. They will undergo trainings and mountaineering course.

Palma also emphasized that in places where tourist attractions are seen, it is very important to ensure social acceptability.

The Provincial Tourism Officer explained that just like in the municipality of San Isidro where the bonsai plants are found, the residents accepted the responsibility to accommodate local and foreign visitors, since there is no lodging houses and hotels in the said municipality.

Even in the capital town of Mati, there is no venue as yet that could accommodate more than 300 participants of a forum, seminar, or conference.

However, with the new emerging function halls and hotels soon to be completed, this will insinuate a welcome atmosphere for a promising business venture in the municipality of Mati and province of Davao Oriental. (PIA and DXHM) [top]

tigidig14

August 9th, 2006, 07:11 AM

wow magkano entrance dun sa zoo

Ady001

August 9th, 2006, 07:16 AM

Wowzers! Thread 19 na! Halos kaedad ko na!

Wilkommen Bein GlamchicAA und 3_stanyu.

Notre Famille est tres bien!!!

Watashitachi no kazoku wa taihen omoshiroi na!!!

Again... Welcome

Ady001

August 9th, 2006, 07:17 AM

^^ The Ateneo here almost feel like that. I've seen Koreans in that school, and they're now virtually over the place.

Ady001

August 9th, 2006, 07:24 AM

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

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

Tiguwang na jud diay ka Bustero hehehe.

I have to contest that the Japanese really did a lot for Davao. More than a hundred years ago, the first Japanese that came here were actually from Baguio, working for the treacherous Kennon Road. After the Kennon Road was finished and without work, an enterprising Japanese named Ota Kyousaburo eyed Davao as the next Japanese destination.

For 30 years Davao flourished with only one product, like Iloilo before. Abaca became the cash crop of the Davaoenos, and so many local migrants came in place. The Japanese virtually controlled the trade of the city.

The other guy in Davao's development is Yoshizo Furukawa, a graudate of an agricultural university in Japan. He built the plantations in Daliaon in Toril.

The Davao-Japanese relations were so important, the Japanese even built a consulate here before. Power was first utilized in Mintal. More and more migrants came. Japanese became an important language in trade and commerce. (BTW, Chavacano was the lingua franca before of Davao.)

This grew to the fears of Manila politicians that indeed, they made Davao a chartered city.

Thus is the glorious past of the Japanese here in Davao. Pity we don't see Japanese streets or places. Of course there's Bago Oshiro in Mintal...

Ady001

August 9th, 2006, 07:27 AM

Narjz

August 9th, 2006, 07:29 AM

WOW!! Davao...

nahan gyd ko moanha davao..saonz wala pa enough time..bz sa work...mayntag makaan nkog davao..para kakita ko sa beauty dha..

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 07:29 AM

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http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/thenewcapitolbldg.jpg
PIA Press Release
08/09/2006
Feature: Davao Oriental proud of its agri-tourism

Davao City (9 August) -- After consolidating the "real gems" of Davao Oriental, the province is now pushing to fully maximize agri-tourism.

Found to be the crowd-drawer sector, the Provincial Tourism Office is currently doing strategic planning to further develop facilities, infrastructure to support the growing market drawn by the province's agri-tourism.

Provincial Tourism Officer Lyrna Palma claimed that Davao Oriental's booming agriculture sector is helping her office convince more visitors to come to the famous tourist spots found in every municipality.

Palma was referring to the popular coconut product grown in almost all towns, mango and other fruit trees that have been attracting plenty of investors and visitors as well.

" These industries are very promising and on the frontline in the pursuit for tourism promotions," she said.

With all the efforts of the provincial government to boost local tourism, Palma also pointed out some challenges in such pursuit.

"Basically, there has to be a tour guide and tourism volunteers. They will undergo trainings and mountaineering course.

Palma also emphasized that in places where tourist attractions are seen, it is very important to ensure social acceptability.

The Provincial Tourism Officer explained that just like in the municipality of San Isidro where the bonsai plants are found, the residents accepted the responsibility to accommodate local and foreign visitors, since there is no lodging houses and hotels in the said municipality.

Even in the capital town of Mati, there is no venue as yet that could accommodate more than 300 participants of a forum, seminar, or conference.

However, with the new emerging function halls and hotels soon to be completed, this will insinuate a welcome atmosphere for a promising business venture in the municipality of Mati and province of Davao Oriental. (PIA and DXHM) [top]

Ady001

August 9th, 2006, 07:33 AM

nice aerial of the roxas avenue CBD..
http://static.flickr.com/71/193818808_d49be0c034.jpg?v=0

my vote for the meet...

aug. 17, MTS

registration fee: 2 bottles of beer or 1 durian cappuccino

:)

Naks... How will this be ADY think think!!!!! :sleepy: :sleepy: :sleepy:

Anyway, roads in Davao are really wide. The only prospect for a traffic jam to happen is either when someone crashed cars with another or the LTO was there to arrest someone, or when there is a project. :D

The wide-stripped oval there is the prospect Greenbelt park.

I was beginning to be skeptical. Why build a Greenbelt park? Why not just renovate Magsaysay? IMHO, Davao needs a lot of "massive concrete structures" sometimes to complement development and wow the eyes of urbanites and urbanity lovas.

Really, the swimming pool of Marco Polo stood out. But with all the beaches, why? :D

junax

August 9th, 2006, 07:49 AM

I was beginning to be skeptical. Why build a Greenbelt park? Why not just renovate Magsaysay?

magsaysay is so small for a mini "central park like" project, i guess.

the swimming pool of Marco Polo stood out. But with all the beaches, why? :D

privacy and accessibility for the travellers. :)

ady001 adto ta sa meet para makita nato atong mga idols diri hehe

tidbits...

A breastfeeding station was put up at the New City Commercial
Corporation (NCCC) Mall, the first ever station in the Mindanao-
Visayas area.

The breastfeeding station was designed to convince mothers to
breastfeed their children while in the workplace or in malls.

"Their positive response will not only mean that they are being
socially responsible to their clientele but it also means being
responsible to the Filipino people," Ubial added.

The breastfeeding stations, Ubial said, fosters an enabling
environment for mother and baby friendly workplace that supports
mothers to continue breastfeeding up to two years and beyond.

Ubial said the station was established to encourage mothers to still
breastfeed their children even they are at work or in the mall.

The NCCC mall has provided a private and clean lounge area where
breastfeeding mothers can feed their children.

i think there's one in ayala center makati too. davao really cares.

Sinjin P.

August 9th, 2006, 08:32 AM

^^ Yeah, there's also one in SM Megamall

GlamChiqAA

August 9th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Maglagay ng circumferential expressway please para i-encircle nya ang buong Pilipinas at makapunta na ako ng Davao by Car! :rant:

junax

August 9th, 2006, 08:42 AM

connect surigao to visayas and mising link somewhere in visayas-luzon and our dreams will come true GlamChiqAA...

Cebu Pacific to launch direct flights to HK from Cebu, Davao

Cebu Pacific Air, Inc., 49-percent owned by conglomerate JG Summit Holdings Inc., said on Wednesday it will soon launch direct flights to Hong Kong from Cebu and Davao.

The airline said fares for Cebu-Hong Kong and Davao-Hong Kong routes will be priced cheaper by P500.

In a statement, the carrier said it will be offering an introductory seat sale from August 8 to 15.

The Cebu-Hong Kong route will be offered for P1,999 one-way, while the Davao-Hong Kong service will be priced for P2,499 one-way. Travel date for the promo is from October 2 to 25, 2006.

After the seat sale, the Cebu-Hong Kong flight starts at P2,499 one-way while the Davao-Hong Kong flight starts at P2,999 one-way.

Cebu Pacific said it will be operating direct flights from Cebu to Hong Kong four times weekly and Davao to Hong Kong (via Cebu) three times weekly, starting October 2, 2006.

The Cebu-Hong Kong service is scheduled to operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday while Davao–Hong Kong route will operate on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

WOW ANO PANG HINIHINTAY NYO, HONGKONG NA TAYO MAG MEET!!! hehehe

ProblemSolver

August 9th, 2006, 09:48 AM

I've heard before daw na ang Greenbelt park was not really Greenbelt, but an industrial park. How sure was that?

To problemsolver, the LRT plans for Davao will take place on or before 2021. Siguro by that time, the traffic here will be hellish.

Davao will have to secure some land areas to make this project feasible.

However, Mono-rails can be very good for people, and the pockets.

I am not sure if Davao residents would want to pay loans that can never be repaid! The limited real estate (space and area) needed to be conserved and efficiently used. Only MagLev can provide protection of real estate (no real estate required), loan-free investment because it can now be locally designed, developed, and deployed cheaply, dividends to Davao region residents, and jobs to Davao regions, if not the whole Mindanao. Maglev will be built in the Davao regions and should provide employment to over 100,000 sub-contractors, and over 5 million spill-over direct and indirect employment.

A U.S. Federal Transport studies made ini 2002 comparing 400 km/hr Maglev to that of 150 km/hr Canada's Bombardier JetTrain proved Maglev to be superior, efficient, environmentally sound, cheapest, and the safest mode for Mass Transit Transport Systems.

Bagani

August 9th, 2006, 09:48 AM

I was beginning to be skeptical. Why build a Greenbelt park? Why not just renovate Magsaysay? IMHO, Davao needs a lot of "massive concrete structures" sometimes to complement development and wow the eyes of urbanites and urbanity lovas.

Greenbelt Park should be a welcome development for Davaoeños. The downtown area is fast-becoming congested. You don' t want our City to become a concrete jungle, Ady, 'di ba? I'd like to believe that what you really meant by saying "massive concrete structures" are the utility networks (sewer, water, power and communications) that will be built under our streets, and not the buidings and other monstrous structures. The Park will become the City's breathing space - "The Lungs of the City." We should be proud of Mayor Duterte's decision.

Narjz

August 9th, 2006, 09:49 AM

Maglagay ng circumferential expressway please para i-encircle nya ang buong Pilipinas at makapunta na ako ng Davao by Car! :rant:

taga saan ka po GlamChiqAA??kng nasa manila ka...pwede ka namang pumunta ng Davao gamit ang car mo...may land trip nga galing davao papunta dyan sa Manila...

junax

August 9th, 2006, 09:58 AM

^^ siguro what she meant bai narjz is continuous connectivity without resorting to barge pagdating sa island to island travel. kung mayaman lang sana ang pinas, kaya natin i -connect ang surigao sa visayas, sa sweden i think from malmo to copenhagen, 17 km bridge + subway yon.

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 10:11 AM

I think so. If you've seen the old hospital building, it's similar to the Gabaldon-type school building which were built by the Americans all over the country, and which are mostly one story but elevated. A living example would be the Palma Gil Elementary School (nasunog na pala).

The hospital is already part of our heritage. It should be restored and preserved. If they'll be transferring the mental health facilities somewhere, that building is a perfect structure for adaptive reuse. Tear down the concrete wall fence (forget about the mural paintings) and replace it with see-through fence, and prune the trees so it'll be visible from the intersection.

again in unison...we should shout this proposal out loud so that the authorities would hear us!!!! there is money in cultural heritage business and it does not entail a big amount of capital plus .... it's labor intensive (people can be employed then) :cheers: .......

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 10:14 AM

Maglagay ng circumferential expressway please para i-encircle nya ang buong Pilipinas at makapunta na ako ng Davao by Car! :rant:
you can GlamChiqAA, hi to you. if you are from luzon, manila and davao is connected by ?pan philippines highway but may not be an expressway all thoughout.

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fLoAtEr

August 9th, 2006, 10:20 AM

Greenbelt Park should be a welcome development for Davaoeños. The downtown area is fast-becoming congested. You don' t want our City to become a concrete jungle, Ady, 'di ba? I'd like to believe that what you really meant by saying "massive concrete structures" are the utility networks (sewer, water, power and communications) that will be built under our streets, and not the buidings and other monstrous structures. The Park will become the City's breathing space - "The Lungs of the City." We should be proud of Mayor Duterte's decision.

and mas maganda na mayron greenspots sa downtown area,,and kailangan ayusin muna ang sewer system sa magsaysay park,,mabaho kasi ang area,b4 nila i develop,,hehehe

:runaway:

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 10:27 AM

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 10:37 AM

I am not sure if Davao residents would want to pay loans that can never be repaid! The limited real estate (space and area) needed to be conserved and efficiently used. Only MagLev can provide protection of real estate (no real estate required), loan-free investment because it can now be locally designed, developed, and deployed cheaply, dividends to Davao region residents, and jobs to Davao regions, if not the whole Mindanao. Maglev will be built in the Davao regions and should provide employment to over 100,000 sub-contractors, and over 5 million spill-over direct and indirect employment.

A U.S. Federal Transport studies made ini 2002 comparing 400 km/hr Maglev to that of 150 km/hr Canada's Bombardier JetTrain proved Maglev to be superior, efficient, environmentally sound, cheapest, and the safest mode for Mass Transit Transport Systems.
if you think a project cost to start a route is realistically within the capacity of davao's pocket, why not present your proposals to the right local government authorities. i believe on maglev's superior advantages

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MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 10:50 AM

and mas maganda na mayron greenspots sa downtown area,,and kailangan ayusin muna ang sewer system sa magsaysay park,,mabaho kasi ang area,b4 nila i develop,,hehehe

:runaway:
magsaysay park is in waterfront adjacent to the wharf/pier, guess it is best to develop it as part of a wider santa ana marina project.

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ProblemSolver

August 9th, 2006, 11:23 AM

if you think a project cost to start a route is realistically within the capacity of davao's pocket, why not present your proposals to the right local government authorities. i believe on maglev's superior advantages

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Local governments can finance this thru their own budget. In addition, the people, the community members, can finance this thru MultiCooperative membership. This combination of finances from local sources are adequate to deploy these technologies. I will probably setup an interactive website where local residents can participate in this project towards the setting up of a Multicooperative. Local governments can participate in this interactive website so that a consensus will be developed towards mutual contract acceptance for project development.

junex

August 9th, 2006, 11:31 AM

And malaking problema daw kasi is...awarded na raw sa mga residents ang Isla Berde...so mahirap maalis

Bagani

August 9th, 2006, 11:39 AM

and mas maganda na mayron greenspots sa downtown area,,and kailangan ayusin muna ang sewer system sa magsaysay park,,mabaho kasi ang area,b4 nila i develop,,hehehe

:runaway:

Magsaysay Park was once Davao's premier downtown destination for dining and recreation. That was all gone because of poor maintenance.

Greenspots? You mean open spaces like parks and plazas, greenbelts and urban forests? The City government has a big responsibility of protecting and preserving the few remaining open spaces in the downtown area, as well as identifying permanent open spaces for all barangays that are candidates of becoming urbanized. As the City grows, the need for open spaces grows.

Magsaysay Park has sufficient (I think so) sewerage collection, containment and disposal system through the use of septic tanks. The foul smell in the south side of the Park emanates from a drainage line that collects waste water and surface runoff from the downtown area and dumps them to Isla Verde and Salmonan area, and straight to Davao Gulf.

Bagani

August 9th, 2006, 11:55 AM

again in unison...we should shout this proposal out loud so that the authorities would hear us!!!! there is money in cultural heritage business and it does not entail a big amount of capital plus .... it's labor intensive (people can be employed then) :cheers: .......

One good example of adaptive reuse is the Casa Esperanza of the Habana clan along Rizal Street. I think it was built in the '30s. The owners converted it into a cafe but retained the original character of the house. It's one of the perfect examples of heritage conservation. It's the "IN" thing now. Sumabay na tayo sa uso!

Bagani

August 9th, 2006, 12:10 PM

again in unison...we should shout this proposal out loud so that the authorities would hear us!!!! there is money in cultural heritage business and it does not entail a big amount of capital plus .... it's labor intensive (people can be employed then) :cheers: .......

In previous postings in the Davao Thread, I mentioned about transforming the City Tourism Council from an events organizer and GRO to full fledged department out of the Office of the City Mayor. The City Tourism Department could also function like the NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts). They could identify heritage houses and structures for preservation and come up with a plan, in collaboration with the owners, for adaptive reuse and for protection. It will be good for cultural heritage preservation, and certainly good for tourism.

MtApoStandard

August 9th, 2006, 12:13 PM

Local governments can finance this thru their own budget. In addition, the people, the community members, can finance this thru MultiCooperative membership. This combination of finances from local sources are adequate to deploy these technologies. I will probably setup an interactive website where local residents can participate in this project towards the setting up of a Multicooperative. Local governments can participate in this interactive website so that a consensus will be developed towards mutual contract acceptance for project development.
cooperativism is a good concept of ownership but do you consider problems of getting together cooperatives to buy the idea that was never put to test before their eyes. introducing them to the technology may take a lot of time and push even if you use the web i guess. it's not about the negative attitude of people but the term of return of investment they might put in first consideration for a technology that was never tried and tested to their knowledge. you will be dealing with a lot of owners of the cooperatives who might turn around in the middle of commitments. this all imo could imperil the infractructure's success. i guess it is easier and less complicated if you're only dealing with a single legitmate entity like local executive. it could expedite the project. i believe it is right time for davao to embark on efficient, faster and realible mass transport system now, not only for present need, but also in anticipation of the future need. with maglev technology, i will give it a go.

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huistenmark

August 9th, 2006, 12:13 PM

WOW!! this thread is super-fast!! Congratulations everyone...

Im glad to hear that The city is truly geared up for the Kadayawan festival!!
(I wish im coming home...)

junex

August 9th, 2006, 12:25 PM

Its really nice to see greenspots in the city like urban forest...kung sana yang part sa salmonan to bucana malimpyuhan unya himoong mangrove forest kasi very muddy mana dihang dapita..the houses are connected with bamboo bridges coz knee-deep ang tubig dagat pag high tide plus fertile ang soil diha kay lahat ng human waste are just thrown underneath...it adds narin as beautification sa Marina Project kung matuloy or even educational area where student can study the different kind of mangove species...

bustero

August 9th, 2006, 01:21 PM

I read in Madayaw mag that a certain doctor name Dakudao who owned an abaca plantation and have a japanese friend di ko lang alam kung doctor siya.
it could be, pero madaming japanese (10's of thousands) during that time before the war so they actually had a hospital somewhere in mintal i think, kaya siya nagpunta doon , sabi niya he walked there everyday from bahay nila sa sta ana ! :nuts: :drunk: hehe alam mo naman sobrang exaj mga matanda just to show how hard life was for them, the vitamin c was injected daw in his eyes :| ok ba sa storya!

Skyblue_Navyblue

August 9th, 2006, 02:19 PM

musta naman mo forumers?

paspas lagi ta karon!

anyway, news?

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 03:09 PM

and mas maganda na mayron greenspots sa downtown area,,and kailangan ayusin muna ang sewer system sa magsaysay park,,mabaho kasi ang area,b4 nila i develop,,hehehe

:runaway:

isnt magsaysay park part of your thesis nung colege ta jessie? este floater pala..maybe you could share some insights as to how the whole waterfront of Durianburg should be developed.. :D

KulasKusgan

August 9th, 2006, 03:33 PM

kini guess the street....

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

aaahhhmmm... monteverde. kung dili monteverde sta ana. pero basta mura og monteverde.

hik.hik.hik. good night to all. nagpractis ko ganiha para sa upcoming na meet.
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/MIKETADANO/redhorse.jpg
http://www.sanmiguel.com.ph/uploads/Red%20Horse%20Muziklaban.gif

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 03:46 PM

KulasKusgan

August 9th, 2006, 04:01 PM

correct ka kulaskusgan..monteverde na sya.. taken on a saturday..mingaw noh?

anyway a trivia;

this is a male redhorse bottle (the neck of the stallion lacks curves)

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y149/MIKETADANO/redhorse.jpg

whle this is a female redhorse bottle (more gracious neck sa kabayo)

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

mingaw tan-awon pero mas daghan og kwarta dinha sa chinatown. if you notice, daghang bangko dinha even network bank niapil despite the presence of almost all major banks (except my beloved bank).

wala nako napansin ang curves sa bote. napansin ko lang, murag mas makahubog ang stallion.

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 04:05 PM

Originally Posted by tigs
wow magkano entrance dun sa zoo

Kung Malagos Garden Resort P100 per adult ang weekdays P75.

Kung sa Philippine Eagle mas mahal about 150 siguro .

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 04:11 PM

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by rajah_soliman
again in unison...we should shout this proposal out loud so that the authorities would hear us!!!! there is money in cultural heritage business and it does not entail a big amount of capital plus .... it's labor intensive (people can be employed then) .......

Originally Posted byIBagani
n previous postings in the Davao Thread, I mentioned about transforming the City Tourism Council from an events organizer and GRO to full fledged department out of the Office of the City Mayor. The City Tourism Department could also function like the NCCA (National Commission for Culture and the Arts). They could identify heritage houses and structures for preservation and come up with a plan, in collaboration with the owners, for adaptive reuse and for protection. It will be good for cultural heritage preservation, and certainly good for tourism.

I told Dave about it too because what the city did to the Museo Davao( Regional Trial court) and Lena suggested to Councilor Lavina that the city needs an agency to preserve its heritage sites/buildings . I hope it will not go "in deaf ears". sa tan.aw nako kanang Mental Hospital nalang na bilin na old government building .

KulasKusgan

August 9th, 2006, 04:25 PM

re:male and female bottle..naa pud male bottle nga stallion..bale sa printing ang ako gina mean..nga pag dili graceful ang curve (sama sa first bottle) male na na redhorse unya pag graceful, female..legend has it nga for every one case of redhorse beer, usa ra ang male nga redhorse..

karon lang ko ka-hearing ana a. daw beh, check nato this 17th. btw, magkatigulang, murag paubos na man akong dosage. dali ra mawingig.

post kog pic nga recycled from previous thread para kunuhay dili ta ma-OT. hehe. :hahaha:
http://images.kulaskusgan.multiply.com/image/5/photos/4/orig/5/IMG_0457.jpg?et=bUl5rC8nmA%2BddzzKlNSfvw

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 04:32 PM

^^ awwww pul-an na ko anang building na na...hehe..kita ka anang mga abri nga bintana sa 8th floor? naa ko dinha daily.

KulasKusgan

August 9th, 2006, 04:41 PM

^^ awwww pul-an na ko anang building na na...hehe..kita ka anang mga abri nga bintana sa 8th floor? naa ko dinha daily.

mao man, pul-an na pud kog tan-aw sa Landco. kay daily pud ko sa atbang. sa victoria plaza kada buntag. oops, my body no.

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 04:47 PM

Gravyhala hastang in love nmo sa Red Horse pati shape and sizes ana gi career nimo! lols

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 05:03 PM

oi trivia ra man na gikan sa ako amigo..lols

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 05:13 PM

originally Posted by Bagani
Greenbelt Park should be a welcome development for Davaoeños. The downtown area is fast-becoming congested. You don' t want our City to become a concrete jungle, Ady, 'di ba? I'd like to believe that what you really meant by saying "massive concrete structures" are the utility networks (sewer, water, power and communications) that will be built under our streets, and not the buidings and other monstrous structures. The Park will become the City's breathing space - "The Lungs of the City." We should be proud of Mayor Duterte's decision.

Speaking of Greenbelt i just don't like the fences its concrete ...Yaiks!!! simulated volcanic stones unta i intsall nila , mo gasto man ug dako i sagad na nila!!! atsaka yung school unta i transfer nila sa laing lugar.

davaoeagle

August 9th, 2006, 05:15 PM

just snooping here. good evening guys!

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 05:23 PM

Originally Posted by xzibit31
asa banda sa taboan....dako baya jud nang taboan ha..... :bash:

hala kita naman ko sa imo ug si dave di na ta malingo2x dili pareho tung first meet sakit akon liug :)

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 05:26 PM

Speaking of Greenbelt i just don't like the fences its concrete ...Yaiks!!! simulated volcanic stones unta i intsall nila , mo gasto man ug dako i sagad na nila!!! atsaka yung school unta i transfer nila sa laing lugar.

tanggalon man siguro nang concrete fence...:P

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 05:30 PM

^^ Oi murag gi finished na baya to nila, kay sa una bare pa to kita pa ang hollow block:D

ProblemSolver

August 9th, 2006, 05:52 PM

cooperativism is a good concept of ownership but do you consider problems of getting together cooperatives to buy the idea that was never put to test before their eyes. introducing them to the technology may take a lot of time and push even if you use the web i guess. it's not about the negative attitude of people but the term of return of investment they might put in first consideration for a technology that was never tried and tested to their knowledge. you will be dealing with a lot of owners of the cooperatives who might turn around in the middle of commitments. this all imo could imperil the infractructure's success. i guess it is easier and less complicated if you're only dealing with a single legitmate entity like local executive. it could expedite the project. i believe it is right time for davao to embark on efficient, faster and realible mass transport system now, not only for present need, but also in anticipation of the future need. with maglev technology, i will give it a go.
.

The MultiCooperative will have several projects. It will have multiple purposes. Multicooperative will have proponents and these proponents will include the engineers and scientists who will be building these projects from the drawing board to deployment. People can participate as the process goes on. Membership fees will be based on potential open membership to the regions and should not be a burden to their pockets say P100 or P1,000 membership. The project's daily progress and milestones are open to the public once patent or patents has been filed. Even if the patent is pending, construction prototype will get underway. Because the Multicooperative has multiple objectives, to describe below:

1. Proven Projects and its components for cheap electricity production. Its sub-components can be sub-contracted thru specifications.
2. Component productions. Small component productions can get to the open market as well.
3. Cheap fresh water extraction (not thru wells) but a proven technology that will not disturb the environment.
4. Sub-contracted metals and metals forming thru specifications.
5. Sub-contracted ceramics components manufacturing thru specifications.
6. Installation services can be sub-contracted.
7. Assemblies can be sub-contracted to specifications.
8. Marketing can be sub-contracted.
9. Outlets for distributions can be sub-contracted.
10. Formation of a Credit Union Bank open to all MultiCooperative members who will recived deposits and process micro-loans.
11. Formation of Micro-Insurance for life, property, casualties, medical, dental, vision open to all MultiCooperative members.
12. Members can get jobs within the MultiCooperativwe projects.
13. Members can get training in forming their own sub-contracting facilities.

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 06:04 PM

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 06:22 PM

^^ Oi murag gi finished na baya to nila, kay sa una bare pa to kita pa ang hollow block:D

kung dili nila tanggalon akoy muguba..promise..

kamaot pud kung dili to tanggalon oi

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 06:38 PM

@Ady001

You see, in most industrial cities and countries, the trend now is going back to basic - focusing more into its environment and nature. I do not want to see Davao as a massive urban and concrete jungle in the near future with no greens. With Davao's newest project - i sure do praise our local government for such initiative. An Oasis in the middle of an urban jungle.

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 06:39 PM

@Ady001

What concrete structures does Davao need? a flyover? wider roads? lrt system? industrial parks? etc. Yes! We do need those. But the local government is taking these projects one by one (step by step).

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 06:40 PM

dinabaw today is your day
here is birthdaykiss for you :)
from me

http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/2554/imagesaz4.jpg

All min kärlek, min älskling och jag önskar dig en fin födelsedag .......HAPPY BIRTHDAY

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 06:40 PM

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 06:42 PM

@ Ady001-

Wider Roads/New Roads? One of the city's projects is the development of farm to market roads. Not that evident since these projects are located in the city outskirts.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/reg11.jpg

Take note of some on going projects in Davao City and Davao Province by DPWH

Rajah_Soliman

August 9th, 2006, 06:42 PM

http://www.mindanews.com/images/Photos/bobwedding.jpg

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 06:42 PM

@ Ady001

Concrete structures such as LRT System? The local government assigned a private firm to conduct the feasibility study few months ago. This is also one of the projects being promoted by the local government / DIPC to some investors.

Industrial Parks? Have you ever been to where Union Cement is located? We do have industrial parks located in the northern area of Davao. First Mindanao Industrial Park Corporation located in Sasa, Ilang Agro Industrial Estate Corp, and First Oriental Business and Industrial Park to name a few.

Industrial Parks should be located outside of the downtown area. PTA ground is so small to be developed as one.

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 06:53 PM

addu.edu.ph

pre school libraries

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/preschool_library2.jpg http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/preschool_library.jpg

grade school library

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_library.jpg

grade school computer lab

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_complab.jpg

grade school audio visual room

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_avr.jpg

grade school playground

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_ovalfield.jpg

grade school playground

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_playground.jpg

grade school canteen

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/gradeschool_canteen.jpg

sports complex

http://i61.photobucket.com/albums/h73/davao_world/sportscomplex.jpg

wow, pretty impressive pics on ateneo matina campus.

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 06:53 PM

Originally Posted by rajah_soliman
naa pa man siguro tong american quarters inside Baracks (murag duha na lang gyud ang nahabilin) tsk tsk tsk.

Mau lagi ! pero wala pa jud ko ka kita ng sa barracks, sad thing lang ang gobernment pa mag una2x ug demolish sa mga old buildings unsahon na nang mga private owned :bash: ummm you know what i miss the Regional Jail (cu Central Bank) building ba na?

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 07:06 PM

^^ pero bet the new campus and the old one (yung may front and back field) i like the old campus more..mas charming..now its too commercialized...

dinabaw

August 9th, 2006, 07:07 PM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
dinabaw today is your day
here is birthdaykiss for you
from me

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/3896/imagesia9yc4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

All min kärlek, min älskling och jag önskar dig en fin födelsedag .......HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Thanx for the early greetings askling ..ummmm jus a liitle inches more w/ your lips and its virtually real!!! i have to find a lips tomorrow too!
Nice Day min askling :hi:

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 08:16 PM

Hi Davao are you zzzzzZZZZZ maybe some of you?

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8733/3vc2.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

we are coming sooon.....

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 08:55 PM

PLEASE DO TRY TO MAKE IT WORK!!! lols

hi Lena :D

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 09:02 PM

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

whose the girl kissing the one in the middle?

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 09:05 PM

Hi Davao are you zzzzzZZZZZ maybe some of you?

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/3623/3wb7.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

we are coming sooon.....

hey lena, pretty friends you've got. oh my, lots of dabawenyos going gaga over your friends. hehehe.

WawaY[625]

August 9th, 2006, 09:16 PM

how old are they?

tj_brewed

August 9th, 2006, 09:20 PM

Guys....check these new site out:

www.madayaw.com

In addition to a number of davao based e-commerce sites, here's a new online davao portal that serves as an online directory, webbased chat medium, and online music portal. This new portal is for dabawenyos by dabawenyos! :) Enjoy!

other sites: www.fwendz.com > davao's version of friendster.

hiyas.kadayawan.com
www.kadayawan.com

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 09:55 PM

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

whose the girl kissing the one in the middle?

Gravy, she is a "good" girl I promise wont drink, not even one Red Horse,:) her profession is a MA.e, educational pedagouge, she likes art alot and apreciate exchanges in politics or to discuss ideas at times she is very silly and like a kid.. alot of "brain" stimulation...hehehe the girls next to her are two nurses both working in intenisive neurological care...The two other girls.. cardiology nurse and teacher math-teacher..these girls can turn your brain around gravy with their "brains" . :jk: They are nice , promise and very sweet and friendly...:)

ages: 27-33

Hi paul :) I also think the girls will go gaga about the davao gentlemen....:)

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 10:27 PM

Dinabaw Maligayang Kaarawan!!

Wishing you a very nice day today.min älskling..!!!

Did you get a big nice birthday cake today??:) When I am in Davao I will give you a swedish cake with alot of nice whipcreame and nice fruits on top...:wink2:

Have a very nice day today!!

Jag tycker alltid om dig och du finns alltid i mitt hjärta :hug:

paulkrps

August 9th, 2006, 10:36 PM

^^ lena, dabawenyos are a romantic lot. i'm sure your friends will be smitten by them.

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 10:51 PM

^^ lena, dabawenyos are a romantic lot. i'm sure your friends will be smitten by them.

Yes, so I am told :) That is something to me smitten by I must say.. I will just fall like a feather in the wind.. am sure about that....:)

A nice evening to you Paul...the weather is getting colder here now after violent thunderstorms....but still in temperatures around +20-+25 so it is still summer just colder...how about Canada?

scandinavian girl

August 9th, 2006, 11:12 PM

I think it is time for me to :sleepy: ZzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz tonight I am tiered...no star gazing tonight...
Goodnight Paul and all other forumers that are here or lurking :)

:goodnight:

JoeyIncali

August 9th, 2006, 11:13 PM

wow, pretty impressive pics on ateneo matina campus.
WOW!
So much has changed.
thnx

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 12:03 AM

Mau lagi ! pero wala pa jud ko ka kita ng sa barracks, sad thing lang ang gobernment pa mag una2x ug demolish sa mga old buildings unsahon na nang mga private owned :bash: ummm you know what i miss the Regional Jail (cu Central Bank) building ba na?

i remember that was a "concrete structure" way back then (gamay pa ko)... eventually it had to give way for the construction of the Central Bank.....

here's an old map of davao...it says there "court jail" --that's where the CB is right now...also note the old davao street names...

@ gravy_addict...carpenter is in AGDAO..it's confirmed!!!

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/1968DavaoMap.jpg

i "heard" it's your beer-day....happy b-day :cheers:

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 12:08 AM

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 12:29 AM

^^ Ok bai regards tika kay Lena ! hastang mahal sa mangosteen karon oi! durian pud sige man gud ulan!

Rajah...ADDU high school ni ,renovated.
http://img244.imageshack.us/img244/7592/15627769573e098e780av6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mao ni ang sa likod nga part no? sa una ari mi mag-putbol (or mag-sinumbaganay ...diri tingali ko nabaklian ug siko...maayo na lang kay holy na ang place :lol: )

KulasKusgan

August 10th, 2006, 12:54 AM

Epol, Marilog District

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/marilog/IMG_0077.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/marilog/IMG_0082.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/marilog/IMG_0090.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/marilog/IMG_0086.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/marilog/IMG_0097.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a157/kulaskusgan/marilog/IMG_0101.jpg

Habeerday Don!

KulasKusgan

August 10th, 2006, 01:01 AM

Aug 17, 6PM... diri ta...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0844.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0835.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0884.jpg

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0857.jpg

diet sa ta...
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y229/sleepie_uno/canon/IMG_0871.jpg

Hi Davao are you zzzzzZZZZZ maybe some of you?

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8733/3vc2.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

we are coming sooon.....

pretty girls will conquer davao. wow!

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 01:04 AM

Yes, so I am told :) That is something to me smitten by I must say.. I will just fall like a feather in the wind.. am sure about that....:)

A nice evening to you Paul...the weather is getting colder here now after violent thunderstorms....but still in temperatures around +20-+25 so it is still summer just colder...how about Canada?

weather's fine. we've been a series of heatwave recently. this week's below 30's so that's a welcome drop from 31-34 (with a humidex of 40-46).

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 01:15 AM

http://static.flickr.com/60/169253778_a2913c6615.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/49/192316659_7d269cf511.jpg?v=0

http://static.flickr.com/60/163404337_6636f48a24.jpg?v=0

tj_brewed

August 10th, 2006, 02:03 AM

kita kits sa August 17! Can i bring a friend too? ei...dili baya ko kabalo moinom. allergic pud ko sa alcoholic drinks...uhmmm mag tubig ra ko ha! icedtea..or juice! okie doke? Mananghid lang ko daan sa inyoha.....

junax

August 10th, 2006, 02:27 AM

^^ good morning davao, bai TJ... way probs kung dili ka moinom kay mahubog man gihapon ta sa crowd kay i'm sure bibo anang adlawa sa MTS.

gikan sa www.madayaw.com hehehe morag mao ni logo sa DAVAO'S WAY song...
http://www.madayaw.com/templates/images/madayaw_logo.gif

junax

August 10th, 2006, 02:31 AM

my goodness gracious! malmo angels...
http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8733/3vc2.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

After Cebu Pacific (Davao - Hongkong Direct flight)... PAL is next

PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) executive vice president Domingo Duerme said new routes are now in the drawing board for international flights from Davao.

Duerme said talks are ongoing for a Davao-Hongkong route that could be the newest direct route from the south.

He said that if this will materialize, the opening of the international route will take place next year.

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

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

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

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

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

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 02:41 AM

^^ raj, mangutana lang ko, asa ng lugara ng nay kabaw og dalan? makamingaw na pud. hehehe. when i go home next year, i'll go on a shooting safari for a few days.

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 02:46 AM

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/1968DavaoMap.jpg

something strange with the map. some streets are non-existent.

junax

August 10th, 2006, 02:59 AM

Davao malls support breastfeeding program

By Rose B. Palacio

Davao City (9 August) -- Aside from providing support to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs), the management of New City Commercial Center (NCCC) is also supportive and an active advocate of the government's breastfeeding program.

The first entity which responded to the government Breastfeeding program, all three NCCC malls two in Davao City (at Matina and Magsaysay) and one in Tagum have established its "Breastfeeding station" which were launched Monday at NCCC Mall, Matina with guests from WHO, UNICEF and other stakeholders of the Department of Health, the lead agency which spearheaded the "National Breastfeeding week."

True to NCCC's vision as a "Leader who cares," NCCC realizes that by encouraging more new mothers to continue breastfeeding their infants six months or more, it is making a small step in saving lives and reduce illnesses where non-breastfed babies are at risk, said Dr. Marites Nalupa, NCCC's company physician who together with other NCCC mall's physician: Eriberto Barriga Jr. chair of NCCC PR council,Dr. Melvin Dale Saavedra and Dr. Lina Rabar added that the breastfeeding stations will be made available for nursing mothers who work for NCCC, its tenant's employees and customers.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), represented by its Consultant Alex Eillamo, WHO estimates that formula-fed babies are at risk of dying 14 times when suffering from diarrhea, 3.6 times of pneumonia and 2.5 times for other infections.

The same study pointed put that nine out of ten infant deaths below six months occur mostly in non-breastfed infants. It seems that the exclusive and continued breastfeeding prevents 63% of all infant-related diseases.

Both officials of WHO and Dr. Marius Gotink of UNICEF explained the relevance of breastfeeding adding that 60 percent of children die of malnutrition worldwide. In the Philippines, about 30 percent of children are underweight or below their minimum height.

The country is placed as sixth for child survival, where 50,000 children dies before they even reach five years old and where deaths occur within the child's first six months of life.

DOH XI Director Paulyn Jean Rosell-Ubial expressed her gratitude to all partners especially the NCCC management that popularize breastfeeding in the workplace and in places where people congregate.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 03:46 AM

junex

August 10th, 2006, 03:50 AM

bReAstFe3d!nG TimE!!!

Is it breastmilk is still best for adults?

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 03:50 AM

^^ I think existing na nang mga streets( unbroken line) dili lang concreto or aspaltatado.

Originally Posted by Paulkrps
raj, mangutana lang ko, asa ng lugara ng nay kabaw og dalan? makamingaw na pud. hehehe. when i go home next year, i'll go on a shooting safari for a few days.

hahaha ako'y libre sa meet pag kinsay maka tagna anang dalana :laugh:

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 03:52 AM

Thanks Rajah for the greeting when your here i'll buy you a beer , RED HORSE :D

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 04:02 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavia girl
Wishing you a very nice day today.min älskling..!!!

Did you get a big nice birthday cake today?? When I am in Davao I will give you a swedish cake with alot of nice whipcreame and nice fruits on top...

Have a very nice day today!!
http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2283/3vc2st2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img71.imageshack.us/img71/1493/1bildef6bu8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Jag tycker alltid om dig och du finns alltid i mitt hjärta
ummm Lenayour gorgeous min askling ummm i wish i was the one kissnig you:kiss:
Thanks min askling ... no birthday cake for me :gaah: yeah i will try a swedish cake when your here :wink2: ohhh love whipcreams too!

Seriously thanks alot for the greeting :hug:

JAG ASKLAR DIG!!!

junex

August 10th, 2006, 04:09 AM

Saan si inday Lena dyan...wearing white dress? hmm look alike yang nasa taas...

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 04:13 AM

^^maayong buntag Davao
middle ,the one being kissed is she........ gorgeous ..hehehe

junex

August 10th, 2006, 04:16 AM

Yeah very gorgeous...at pinakamaamong mukha sa lahat....

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 04:18 AM

Originally Posted by gravy_addict
whose the girl kissing the one in the middle?
Oi !tita nimo na!:D

Originally Posted by gravy_addict
how old are they?
mga tita pud nimo na !lol

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 04:18 AM

i thik the one kissing the middle one looks like jessica simpson :) gorgeuous!

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 04:20 AM

Oi !tita nimo na!:D

mga tita pud nimo na !lol
way tita tita sa mga gwapa..hehe

junex

August 10th, 2006, 04:26 AM

i thik the one kissing the middle one looks like jessica simpson :) gorgeuous!
Oo nga! pero dili daw sya moinom ug beer...ibig sabihin kaya nun ayaw nya nang lasingo? :scouserd: hmmmm:)

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 04:37 AM

kinsa man diay lassenggo bai junex?

ako kay dili jud bya ko palainum.. :P

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 04:47 AM

@ Ady001

Flyovers? We do have the most numbers of flyovers in Mindanao. As a matter of fact, Davao City is the first (and to date, the only) City in the Southern Philippines to have its own operational vehicular underpass. Currently, the newest project by DPWH is the Ulas Flyover.

As a matter of fact, no other city in Mindanao has vehicular underpass and flyovers. Outside Manila only Davao and Cebu in the Visayas have these infrastructures.

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 04:49 AM

Hi Davao are you zzzzzZZZZZ maybe some of you?

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8733/3vc2.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

we are coming sooon.....

Wow, hot chicks!

junex

August 10th, 2006, 04:49 AM

kinsa man diay lassenggo bai junex?

ako kay dili jud bya ko palainum.. :P
Lol..kinsa man diay tong na issue diri nga sisig ka hang-over? hmmm aminin..!! bitaw bai kumedya ra baya na...unya ra na ma pangka pag meet nyo sa 17...

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 04:50 AM

Hi Davao are you zzzzzZZZZZ maybe some of you?

http://img439.imageshack.us/img439/8733/3vc2.jpg

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9101/1bildef6.jpg

we are coming sooon.....

Wow, hot chicks! Davaoenos are waiting for you ladies.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 04:54 AM

Lol..kinsa man diay tong na issue diri nga sisig ka hang-over? hmmm aminin..!! bitaw bai kumedya ra baya na...unya ra na ma pangka pag meet nyo sa 17...

issue raa na..lols

unya mag pa atik diay ko nga dili ko aga inum beh.hehe, mabaw-an ba daw.haha

Skyblue_Navyblue

August 10th, 2006, 05:00 AM

uy! musta na davao??

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:03 AM

issue raa na..lols

unya mag pa atik diay ko nga dili ko aga inum beh.hehe, mabaw-an ba daw.haha

Hala inom sa taman basta di lang mag mauy lol. Kung mahubog, kargahon ka sa mga boys pasakay ug taxi. he he

junex

August 10th, 2006, 05:03 AM

issue raa na..lols

unya mag pa atik diay ko nga dili ko aga inum beh.hehe, mabaw-an ba daw.haha

Mabaw-an japun na kay...mag-alingasa man ka ana(mangurog pa)...hehehe...

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 05:07 AM

bitaw noh..kanang pa atik ka nga dili unya naa na sa imo atbang ang beer..haha..anyway, kung inum ra sturyahan sayang no kay wala na ang bakbak..

Skyblue_Navyblue

August 10th, 2006, 05:11 AM

davaoeagle 101
dinabaw 59
Gravy_addict 54
rajah_soliman 46
scandinavian girl 35
tj_brewed 32
Ady001 30
junax 26
Skyblue_Navyblue 18
MtApoStandard 15
KulasKusgan 13
Animo 9
paulkrps 8
Bagani 8
melon 7
abskess 6
valium 6
bel1river 5
junex 5
ProblemSolver 4
GlamChiqAA 4
berniemacksouthcentr 3
mydavaocity 3
aponicardo 2
benzon 2
Konsehal 2
bustero 1
JoeyIncali 1
fLoAtEr 1
h3nry 1
xzibit31 1
huistenmark 1
fran1

1st place-davaoeagle
2nd place-dinabaw
3rd place-Gravy_Addict

wheeeee!!

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:16 AM

unsa man nang bakbak. Naa nasa Davao before?

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:16 AM

unsa man nang bakbak. Naa nasa Davao before?

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 05:22 AM

kato sa may jacinto extension..best beer kay bugnaw jud kaayo pirmi..pati baso bugnaw

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:37 AM

kato sa may jacinto extension..best beer kay bugnaw jud kaayo pirmi..pati baso bugnaw

daghan na man na diha mga bars sa jacinto ext. asa didto?

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:39 AM

first place kay night owl man. magbag-o na ko he he.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 05:40 AM

sa tumoy na dapit..duol na sa torres..bugnaw jud kaayo ang beer..probably the best beer in davao

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:43 AM

Andami na pala talaga mga bars dyan ah. Di ko na yan naabutan.

fLoAtEr

August 10th, 2006, 05:44 AM

kato sa may jacinto extension..best beer kay bugnaw jud kaayo pirmi..pati baso bugnaw

ngano unsa ka bugnaw ang beer did2 gravy???

:scouserd: :scouserd: :scouserd:

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 05:45 AM

mas bugnaw pa kaysa sa katong imo gi inom sa frankies nga misuka ka tung gitapadan kag GRO jess.hehe

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 05:52 AM

Thursday, August 10, 2006
Airline’s new routes now in the drawing board

PHILIPPINE Airlines (PAL) executive vice president Domingo Duerme said new routes are now in the drawing board for international flights from Davao.

Duerme said talks are ongoing for a Davao-Hongkong route that could be the newest direct route from the south.

He said that if this will materialize, the opening of the international route will take place next year.

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

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

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

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

He said they lost the competition to other carriers in the Middle East. (PIA/pdbanzon)

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 06:19 AM

Thursday, August 10, 2006
Internet service firm opens in Oro
By Stephen Capillas

AN INTERNET and telephone service provider opened its doors to the Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao market through the inauguration of its office at Hayes-Corner Pabayo streets this city last Tuesday evening.

The company called DcTech Micro Services Inc. provides Internet and DSL connections in partnership with the Misamis Oriental Telephone Co. (Misortel) and Teloff CICT.

Dc Tech Micro Services Inc. Project Coordinator Malou Orioste said their company is the fastest growing Internet provider with its main branch in Davao and others in General Santos City, Marbel North Cotabatao and Tagum City.
Orioste said their Cagayan de Oro office will service commercial and residential areas in Northern Mindanao.

She said their city office is composed of 85 personnel excluding those from the sales department.

Their services for residential areas and commercial establishments are divided into three with Pisolutions and Extreme Net for residential homes and Extreme Misornet for the commercial establishments.

"Right now we are providing 80 percent of the Internet connections to Cagayan de Oro for both commercial and residential areas," Orioste said.

For his part, Dc Tech marketing partner Manuel Marriz Agbon said the launching of Dc Tech Micro Services Inc. is also in line with providing affordable Internet services down to the masses.

"Like cell phones, which have become accessible to most everyone in the country, Dc Tech Services aims to do its part to expand access by everyone of Internet services," he said.

junax

August 10th, 2006, 06:25 AM

mas bugnaw pa kaysa sa katong imo gi inom sa frankies nga misuka ka tung gitapadan kag GRO jess.hehe

hahahaha... dili kaayo detalyado bai. ako moderate lang ko moinom ug red horse. mao may sulti sa akong doctor. drink moderately 3x a day daw.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 06:32 AM

nag venture na pud diay ko sa Lonestar Light...hehe ok ok ra man sab ang lasa..dili lang kusog mu sipa..pero hinay na ko anang drinking oi, nagapagamay man kog tiyan.hehe

Bagani

August 10th, 2006, 06:44 AM

i remember that was a "concrete structure" way back then (gamay pa ko)... eventually it had to give way for the construction of the Central Bank.....

here's an old map of davao...it says there "court jail" --that's where the CB is right now...also note the old davao street names...

@ gravy_addict...carpenter is in AGDAO..it's confirmed!!!

Governor Frank W. Carpenter Boulevard. That's the old name of that portion in Agdao. Here's his short biography:

Frank W. Carpenter
Hospital Steward, United States Army
Executive Secretary of the Philippine Government

Frank W. Carpenter relieved General Pershing on December 16, 1913, to become the first civil governor of the new department. The Moros made great strides during the governorship of this capable man.

In 1913, the peace-loving Mr. Frank W. Carpenter became the first civil governor of Mindanao and Sulu.

The Moros, convicted of Carpenter's sincerity in his offer of peace with honor, laid down their arms and accepted American rule.

Governor Carpenter, by his able administration of Moro affairs and his personal affability, accomplished within a few years what Spanish and later American soldiers had failed to achieve in many years of warfare.

He was also listed as the first civilian governor of the undivided Cotabato Province (or all of Mindanao). Also note that a famous park in downtown Zamboanga City is named after General John Pershing, the predecessor of Governor Carpenter.

junax

August 10th, 2006, 06:49 AM

oi... beerday diay ni sir dinabaw ron?

haaaaapppii beeertday tooo you! bai dinabaw!

kuyoga unya ko sa malmo kung dalhon ka ni gwapang lena hehe.

post ko ug pic para dili O.T. pud.
where in davao?
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f368/badith/bike.jpg

fLoAtEr

August 10th, 2006, 06:51 AM

mas bugnaw pa kaysa sa katong imo gi inom sa frankies nga misuka ka tung gitapadan kag GRO jess.hehe

dli man to bugnaw gi inom nato did2........hehehehe...ayaw i post pangalan nako ba..gaga..... :) :)

:bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash: :bash:

junax

August 10th, 2006, 07:08 AM

hehe... unsa mani si jess nga mosuka man pod ug taparan gud. dapat naka tuck-in ang t-shirt para sekreto lang ug pangluwa ginagmay mga suka sa tiyan. yucks hahaha pero lusot, redhorse style.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 07:08 AM

from the Davao International Airport Thread 2

its confirmed already......

viva macau will start to fly to the city on september 17.....

asiana will fly the davao-seoul route this september.....

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 07:24 AM

Oi !tita nimo na!:D

mga tita pud nimo na !lol

Good Morning Davao...I hope you have a nice day....hahaha yea is not easy to know who is kissing and who is gettng kissed here it seeems, but I know who I am thanks heaven :angel:....well dinabaw???? We have a few things to sort out...when I see you :D

To all you who had comments on the pic´s I say thank you also on the behalf of my "sisters", they will enjoy Davao and never forget it...they will be among your best "tourist promoters" in the future and you know what......:) You will never forget that they were there that is for sure.
Oh, forgot Danny and Leif, with them are two life savers sent by the worried mothers as protectors... I heared they got lost in Manila but later saved by my "sisters". The "brothers" are on top of constantly getting lost under steady "hangovers" , they need alot of Red Horse drinks to cool of I guess :laugh: when in Davao....gravy, what a luck we know you...you can recomend the best places for this.....:D

So dinabaw ready for your wrestle session which one is it now that you are to wrestle...:) if it is me....you have to think about it alitttle longer, so you get the right girl...otherwise it is Linnéa and she is ten times stronger then me from lifting patients all day long and you do not have a chance dinabaw....:ohno: think about the options, hilot or swedish massage after the game is over....gravy do you wanna wrestle too ? Which one do you pick.....no Red Horse or you will be lost..."lost in translation"....and end up...wanting milk or something instead..:laugh:

:jk: kidding guys...have a nice afternoon Davao...

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 07:29 AM

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 07:56 AM

Bagani

August 10th, 2006, 07:56 AM

This is a repost from the previous previous previous thread...(I don't know to whom I should give credit)

@gravy_addict: carpenter is in Agdao...it's confirmed!!! refer to this map.

Governor Frank W. Carpenter Boulevard. That's the old name of that portion in Agdao. Here's his short biography:

Frank W. Carpenter
Hospital Steward, United States Army
Executive Secretary of the Philippine Government

Frank W. Carpenter relieved General Pershing on December 16, 1913, to become the first civil governor of the new department. The Moros made great strides during the governorship of this capable man.

In 1913, the peace-loving Mr. Frank W. Carpenter became the first civil governor of Mindanao and Sulu.

The Moros, convicted of Carpenter's sincerity in his offer of peace with honor, laid down their arms and accepted American rule.

Governor Carpenter, by his able administration of Moro affairs and his personal affability, accomplished within a few years what Spanish and later American soldiers had failed to achieve in many years of warfare.

He was also listed as the first civilian governor of the undivided Cotabato Province (or all of Mindanao Provinces). Also note that a famous park in downtown Zamboanga City is named after General John Pershing, the predecessor of Governor Carpenter.

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 07:59 AM

And so the Carpenter Blvd. in Agdao. I used to think carpenter is called as such being home to carpenters (i.e.house builders). My ignorance!

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 08:00 AM

hi lena..looking forward to meeting your friends..esp the one i asked about (the one kissing the middle girl) whats her name again? wrestling?lols that would be fun!haha

but did you say they have 2 bodyguards with them?

The one you asked aobut gravy.... well her name is..:)..I am the girl giving my friend Linnéa a kiss on her birthday...sorry dinabaw...now you must be so disapointed..:cry: that I am that pale serious one to the right... But Linnéa will like you do not worry ....and you like her.. so no problemas..

The bodyguards are there to protect them because our mothers are so scared about everything in the world..so their idéa was "oh we have danny and leif to help out" hahaha .and as it now my friends are saving them from "dangerous" filipinas in Manila and Cebu...and then they as you do, love beer my friends see them always drunk more or less...hahahaha is a comedy situation..

I have things to do, places to see and people to meet....see ya later guy´s, BTW my friends will be in Davao befor me...I am still in Sweden cause mamma needed me and I need her...at the moment.. .cause my father passed away a while back..

See ya later gravy :)

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 08:21 AM

so you three are sisters?

oh so thats you lena?.hmm dinabaw is a very lucky guy! :)

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 08:33 AM

And so the Carpenter Blvd. in Agdao. I used to think carpenter is called as such being home to carpenters (i.e.house builders). My ignorance!

hahaha same here..abi jud nako bitaw before nga daghan panday dihang lugara..actually till now..didnt realize Carpenter was a street name..abi nako barrio..pareha sa bo. patay, Agdao lols

junax

August 10th, 2006, 09:10 AM

here's the map of MTS gikan sa blog ni ??? kalimot ko hehe, sorry kay half lang sa MTS ang covered wala naapil ang freezone ug mga entrance boutiques. syaro ug masaag pa ta diha hehe.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f368/badith/mts.jpgv

Bagani

August 10th, 2006, 09:35 AM

hahaha same here..abi jud nako bitaw before nga daghan panday dihang lugara..actually till now..didnt realize Carpenter was a street name..abi nako barrio..pareha sa bo. patay, Agdao lols

Now you know.

If only we could place markers on these streets. It would be educational at the same time preserving our heritage. A picture of Governor Carpenter could easily be secured from the US. including his biography specifically his contributions to the development of Davao and Mindanao as a whole. A mini park with his bronze bust would be appropriate. Siempre, in honor of Uyanguren and Claveria, markers din.

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 09:43 AM

hahaha same here..abi jud nako bitaw before nga daghan panday dihang lugara..actually till now..didnt realize Carpenter was a street name..abi nako barrio..pareha sa bo. patay, Agdao lols

ako pod..abi nako...panday area na dinha....a proof how gov't could make people ignorant right in their own backyard....we are all a victim of this senseless changing of street names :runaway:

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 09:45 AM

Thanks Rajah for the greeting when your here i'll buy you a beer , RED HORSE :D

tks...can you just buy me green mango shake instead I already stopped drinking :)

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 09:48 AM

^^ raj, mangutana lang ko, asa ng lugara ng nay kabaw og dalan? makamingaw na pud. hehehe. when i go home next year, i'll go on a shooting safari for a few days.

the last two pictures were taken in Digos,

re:map---yeah...really strange...do you now that cm recto already existed before, that's practically the exenstion from boni circle (washington) leading to bucana ..hmmmm c'est interesant :)

benzon

August 10th, 2006, 09:50 AM

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 09:54 AM

http://static.flickr.com/49/192316659_7d269cf511.jpg?v=0

Rajah the nice caraboo again with the rope in it´s nose....a beautiful picture ...I like this animal... it is so beautiful in your country... :)

dave your waterfallpictures..:dizzy:..I want to sit in it, is´s breathtakinly beautiful and looks so serene to...

Nice picture put in here by both of you, nice to see..for me who is a future tourist of Davao..

Hope you both have a nice Thursday...

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 10:07 AM

so you three are sisters?

oh so thats you lena?.hmm dinabaw is a very lucky guy! :)

gravy the man in your avatar... what is he smoking or is he smoking what is it???I am curious :) Not a joint .:sly:..or???

No, we are not biological sisters, we call ourself a group of "sisters"...thats all...

rajah .:wave: we had violent thunder- and lightning storms here yesterday, did you to were you are? Liked your carboo photo in dinabaws thread...nice. The rope does not hurt...I know now :)

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 10:09 AM

Rajah the nice caraboo again with the rope in it´s nose....a beautiful picture ...I like this animal... it is so beautiful in your country... :)

.

god morgon day lena!! i told you my favorite animal is the carabao (--->cool type of animal, i wanna see them wearing sunglasses :) )

davaoeagle

August 10th, 2006, 10:22 AM

Just reposting this article...

Tips from an Insider
August 2006

LAST DAYS OF SUMMER

By: Ray Ian C. Garcia

With barely a month to go, we are counting down to the last days of summer. It's been a fun, exciting summer so far. Well, at least, for me. I have visited different summer paradises, went on a road trip with friends, trekked the countryside, witnessed festivities, journeyed to fascinating beaches, and satiated myself with lots of summer-licious food. *Burp*

Surely, we're on the last leg of summer but my feet are still itching a little more action just right before the month of May winds up the season with its daylong drizzles. To those who haven't found the time yet to go on a summer holiday, well, read on and let me count my ten suggested ways to enjoy the remaining days of summer without even leaving the boundaries of our beautiful Davao.

No.1. Ever watched this one-of-a-kind Bird Show in Malagos Garden
Resort (tel. 221.1545)? No matter how many times I've seen the show, it still amazes me to see parrots playing basketball, crows picking up stones, ducks parading together, etc. The resort also offers a Nature Field Trip that incorporates lectures, audio/visual shows and interactive guided tours that shows and teaches visitors about the forests, orchards, creek ecosystems, butterflies, mushroom culture and various adventure activities that are sure to entertain and educate guests at the same time.

No.2. With the cruel summer heat, getting into some water action is both an escape and a treat. Davao Gulf is a virtual playground of numerous aqua sports such as diving, game fishing, jet-skiing, snorkeling, and so much more. However, if you're on a budget and yearning to learn a new hobby, simply hit the shores of Times Beach or Mer Grander Ocean Resort and try skimboarding. Or you can go to Samal or Talikud and discover the still-many secluded beaches and coves in the island.

No.3. You've read, heard and seen so much about white water rafting (tel. 301.2020). I have done it twice, and I swear, rafting in Davao River is one hell of a water ride. Now, it's your turn to brave three hours of river journey to the city's less seen frontier, a place enveloped with lush vegetation, limestone walls and riverside villages.

No.4. Rediscover the wild side of Davao and trek to the mountains of Tamayong, Marilog and Toril. Various trails in Tamayong and Marilog lead you to pristine rivers and waterfalls as well as caves and breathtaking panorama of the wilderness. An easy trail man-made, such as in Eden Nature Park, is a great way to exercise and bond with families and friends before hitting the buffet table. Eden Nature Park (tel. 299.2992) also has campsites and other activities including fishing, horseback riding, bird watching, etc. Make sure to always bring water and First Aid kit.

No.5. Learn a musical skill or two. Jhine Music and Arts Center (tel. 299.0082) offers courses on piano, keyboard, guitar (acoustic, bass, classical or electric), drums, violin, saxophone, flute, clarinet and voice. They also teach group vocal technique, band synchronization, choral training, and choreography. Drop them a line and see what musical skill fits you.

No.6. Do something fish-y. If you're in the mood for a good food trip without ruining your diet, troop to Tugbok and have a hearty meal of fresh "hito" (catfish). You can have it deep fried, grilled, or cooked with coconut milk (Oops, there's goes your diet!). This is a perfect pit stop after visiting the Philippine Eagle Center and Malagos Garden Resort in nearby Baguio District.

No.7. Let out the hopeless romantic in you at the Waterfront Insular Hotel (tel. 233.2881), the city's only resort hotel. It is certainly one great place to switch on your the romantic side with its invigorating beach atmosphere while just being 10 minutes away from the busy city center. Besides taking a stroll by the beachfront, you can start the day with mouthwatering breakfast feast at Café Uno, and then have an afternoon merienda of their delectable Pizza
Davaoeño. Then get nostalgic, reminiscing about your salad days on board the calesa topiary.

No.8. When was the last time you visited our museum? It's about time that you rediscover our heritage at the newly renovated Davao Museum (tel. 233.1734), a repository of the city's arts, cultural and social legacies. Located inside Insular Village Phase 1, the museum lets you travel back in time with its interesting displays of historical relics, photos and dioramas. It is divided into 3
galleries – History of Davao, Contemporary Arts and Crafts, and Ethnicity. Entrance fee is P100 for adults and P20 for kids.

No.9. Want to wrestle a crocodile? While you can't exactly combat one, instead you can cuddle a baby mindorensis crocodilus at the Davao Crocodile Park (tel. 300.6307). It's open daily but on Fridays to Saturdays, you can witness crocodile encounters, tightrope exhibition, crocodile jump and other reptilian action at 10 AM and 3 PM. You can even have your photos taken with the menacing crocs. All you need is P75 (adults)/ P50 (kids) and a lot of guts to befriend the crocs.

No. 10. What better time to get pampered after agonizing from this summer's terrible heat and humidity. At the Bahia Spa of Metro Lifestyle (tel. 228.6182) along F. Torres St., you can have a massage, body scrub, foot and hand spa, tub soak, and other indulgence that can truly keep your mind off from the real world. It will also make you forget about work and household chores and make you feel like a king or queen, well, at least for an hour or two.

Still want more ways to enjoy the remaining days of summer? E-mail me at wanderlust@.... I might need a companion to tag along with in my next adventure.

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 10:23 AM

gravy the man in your avatar... what is he smoking or is he smoking what is it???I am curious :) Not a joint .:sly:..or???

No, we are not biological sisters, we call ourself a group of "sisters"...thats all...

rajah .:wave: we had violent thunder- and lightning storms here yesterday, did you to were you are? Liked your carboo photo in dinabaws thread...nice. The rope does not hurt...I know now :)

nice weather here..though a bit hazy... :) im listening to 80's songs right now (broadband)...hmmm ich bin wieder nostalgisch!!! :runaway:

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 10:28 AM

god morgon day lena!! i told you my favorite animal is the carabao (--->cool type of animal, i wanna see them wearing sunglasses :) )

God morgon rajah du skriver lite på svenska....:okay:
hahaha yes, sunglasses would look very cool on the carabao.....:) I like the cows in Europe alot, so much I collect them...not the animal itself...but photoes, postcards or art made of them...lovley animal and nice to touch..so soft.. :)

junax

August 10th, 2006, 10:32 AM

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 10:43 AM

nice weather here..though a bit hazy... :) im listening to 80's songs right now (broadband)...hmmm ich bin wieder nostalgisch!!! :runaway:

nostalgisch...das wurde ich wahrscheinlich sein in Berlin ...aber nicht 80s sondern 90s....right now I listen to Katie Melua....just feel so good listening to her songs.."nine million bicykles" or "The closest thing to crazy", she takes me to another "dimension" of life....

You mentioned RTL, I watch it often for movies, the "pain" is they dub every forreing movie into German and it is very strange to listen to i.e. John Cleese, Tom Hanks, Anthony Hopkins, Nickolas Cage, Meg Ryan and more with german voices..:) it is hard to take sometimes...but a good way to keep the german language or when I lived there learn more German to :)

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 10:49 AM

^^ hi lena, if that's a joint (gravy's avatar, i think she's a woman), she'd be laughing for weeks if you know what i mean LOL, you can not call that a jumbo anymore ahahaha. seriously, it's just a native custom made cigar, old women here in the hinterlands used to puff till kingdom come, american indian style.

Oh I see I misstake her for a man..sorry about that :)...so it is something native.... hahaha yeap, if a joint ...it is rather big.. alot of a lughters then... LOL...for weeks...thanks junax for the information...

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 11:16 AM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Good Morning Davao...I hope you have a nice day....hahaha yea is not easy to know who is kissing and who is gettng kissed here it seeems, but I know who I am thanks heaven ....well dinabaw???? We have a few things to sort out...when I see you

To all you who had comments on the pic´s I say thank you also on the behalf of my "sisters", they will enjoy Davao and never forget it...they will be among your best "tourist promoters" in the future and you know what...... You will never forget that they were there that is for sure.
Oh, forgot Danny and Leif, with them are two life savers sent by the worried mothers as protectors... I heared they got lost in Manila but later saved by my "sisters". The "brothers" are on top of constantly getting lost under steady "hangovers" , they need alot of Red Horse drinks to cool of I guess when in Davao....gravy, what a luck we know you...you can recomend the best places for this.....

So dinabaw ready for your wrestle session which one is it now that you are to wrestle... if it is me....you have to think about it alitttle longer, so you get the right girl...otherwise it is Linnéa and she is ten times stronger then me from lifting patients all day long and you do not have a chance dinabaw.... think about the options, hilot or swedish massage after the game is over....gravy do you wanna wrestle too ? Which one do you pick.....no Red Horse or you will be lost..."lost in translation"....and end up...wanting milk or something instead..

kidding guys...have a nice afternoon Davao...

Ohh i just wrote bad english let me rephrase "the one kissing the girl" :wink2: really never recognized you when facing sideways .... anyway you are gorgeous and sisters too!! ohhh let Linnea take gravy coz shes strong and can lift gravy if he is very very drunk!! :scouserd:

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 11:28 AM

gUYS , kung gusto ninyo mag pa print ug SSC Davao T-shirt adto lang mo sa Graphix 3rd floor Gaisano South , front -banner 2006 , back- Kadayawan meet nay date August 17 2006. pangutana lang ninyo file name SSC Davao print cost P170.00 excluding tee.

Dave can you make the logo and skyscrapercity text bigger lisod kaayo kay gamay ma distort. can anyone provide bigger logo of skyscraperctiy? Yelp.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 11:38 AM

Thanx malaysia i mean Junax sa imong greetings hahaha salamat dili asa 17th akong biirthday lols

BTW do you know where to buy Philippine eagle stuff toys? or any guy kabalo mo asa mo palit?

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 02:35 PM

nostalgisch...das wurde ich wahrscheinlich sein in Berlin ...aber nicht 80s sondern 90s....right now I listen to Katie Melua....just feel so good listening to her songs.."nine million bicykles" or "The closest thing to crazy", she takes me to another "dimension" of life....)

i love that song nine million bicycles...so cool :) ...i'm still at work.... :runaway:

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 02:53 PM

And so the Carpenter Blvd. in Agdao. I used to think carpenter is called as such being home to carpenters (i.e.house builders). My ignorance!

hahaha.

i've hear of this guy carpenter before as i have a project of a designing a coffeetable book before i left davao (kaso was madayon or makalahutay).

now back to that map (caltex, 60s) i pointed out in the other thread about missing streets (or probably the better word is non-existent). it just shows how the rest of the country viewed davao. siguro, they saw davao as very provincial to say the least, mao nagbutang butang na lang og mga dalan.

which also points me to a question, is there really an official davao city map? when i worked with midtown printing, we designed and distributed a map for a lot of cities. i even saw a lot of variations of the davao city map (from the original digital file i did, or maybe the just copied it). with google earth now, it's a great tool to reinvent the davao map (downtown and the satellite districts).

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 03:02 PM

i love that song nine million bicycles...so cool :) ...i'm still at work.... :runaway:

You like it to, how nice rajah I am just so in love with that song...katie melua is my absolute favorite now in the musicworld..:)

Have it nice at work rajah:)

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 03:13 PM

Originally Posted by rajah_soliman
nice weather here..though a bit hazy... im listening to 80's songs right now (broadband)...hmmm ich bin wieder nostalgisch!!!

Nice listened to 70's and 80's last night reminesce songs like State of the Nation ,September , Dancing Queen!

Bagani

August 10th, 2006, 03:19 PM

which also points me to a question, is there really an official davao city map? when i worked with midtown printing, we designed and distributed a map for a lot of cities. i even saw a lot of variations of the davao city map (from the original digital file i did, or maybe the just copied it). with google earth now, it's a great tool to reinvent the davao map (downtown and the satellite districts).

I think, wala. In the early '90s, when I was doing some studies for the road network of the proposed tourism estate in Samal Island, we solicited assistance from a geodetic engineer based in Davao City. And I saw a detailed road map of Davao City (up to the smallest dirt roads) displayed on his office's wall. I hinted that he should provide the City or the Department of Tourism with a copy of his map so that they could update the tourists or the road map. He told me, ayaw nya kasi wala daw pambayad ang City.

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 03:25 PM

Ohh i just wrote bad english let me rephrase "the one kissing the girl" :wink2: really never recognized you when facing sideways .... anyway you are gorgeous and sisters too!! ohhh let Linnea take gravy coz shes strong and can lift gravy if he is very very drunk!! :scouserd:

Dinabaw no need to "rephrase" ....I understood you in the previous posts loud and clear..... Hope your birthday is fun fun :) I think it is better to let everybody decide on their own who wants to be with how :) and if they even do want...to hahahaha....better maybe just have fun and these girls are good at that..for sure...

Hope you had a nice evening with your birthday lady now...sharing cake is nice....:) nice evening dinabaw...

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 03:30 PM

I think, wala. In the early '90s, when I was doing some studies for the road network of the proposed tourism estate in Samal Island, we solicited assistance from a geodetic engineer based in Davao City. And I saw a detailed road map of Davao City (up to the smallest dirt roads) displayed on his office's wall. I hinted that he should provide the City or the Department of Tourism with a copy of his map so that they could update the tourists or the road map. He told me, ayaw nya kasi wala daw pambayad ang City.

probably i would agree with your friend. only is it's unfortunate. our map project too was done without the city's help. then, the map i did i added even the flow of traffic sa downtown area. the idea was it would be helpful for the visitors (remember, on the matter of signs, davao is kind of least helpful when driving around). so then, the only way of knowing how to drive around is "go with the flow".

one another thing, davao streets are "notorious" for disappearing painted lanes. siguro lagi kay boysen lang ang gigamit. how i wish the local government will be serious about those lanes. otherwise, there's so much danger on not knowing where or which lane to drive on.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Paulkrps
i've hear of this guy carpenter before as i have a project of a designing a coffeetable book before i left davao (kaso was madayon or makalahutay).

now back to that map (caltex, 60s) i pointed out in the other thread about missing streets (or probably the better word is non-existent). it just shows how the rest of the country viewed davao. siguro, they saw davao as very provincial to say the least, mao nagbutang butang na lang og mga dalan.

which also points me to a question, is there really an official davao city map? when i worked with midtown printing, we designed and distributed a map for a lot of cities. i even saw a lot of variations of the davao city map (from the original digital file i did, or maybe the just copied it). with google earth now, it's a great tool to reinvent the davao map (downtown and the satellite districts).

Carpenter sells mouldings, frames , sa Carpenter man ko nag canvass sa request nimong frames , if you mean the store?

BTW maybe the missing streets(broken lines) are due to none asphalt or cement pavings?

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 03:44 PM

Carpenter sells mouldings, frames , sa Carpenter man ko nag canvass sa request nimong frames , if you mean the store?

BTW maybe the missing streets(broken lines) are due to none asphalt or cement pavings?

salamat sa pagcanvass don. will be in contact kay i'm serious of having a homecoming exhibit next year (presumably december).

about those streets, a lot of those streets like obrero were dirt roads during those times. cement pavings were probably in the core downtown area (probably late 60s or 70s). all i can remember is most streets in the downtown area were asphalt.

anyway, during those times, ang obrero was murag suburb na. daghang changes na since then. also, if you're familiar with bajada towards buhangin, there was a road right after redemptorist church and before davao light which led all the way to ladislawa. kaso it's now occupied by informal (?) settlers. i don't know what happened to that, but it's a narrow road. maybe jon (belriver) can enlighten as on that.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 03:46 PM

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
Dinabaw no need to "rephrase" ....I understood you in the previous posts loud and clear..... Hope your birthday is fun fun I think it is better to let everybody decide on their own who wants to be with how and if they even do want...to hahahaha....better maybe just have fun and these girls are good at that..for sure...

Hope you had a nice evening with your birthday lady now...sharing cake is nice.... nice evening dinabaw...

ummm its the heart and mind that counts min askling :hug: yeah sharing the cake with manang inday we have the same birthday!

Have nice afternoon min askling :hi:

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 03:52 PM

probably i would agree with your friend. only is it's unfortunate. our map project too was done without the city's help. then, the map i did i added even the flow of traffic sa downtown area. the idea was it would be helpful for the visitors (remember, on the matter of signs, davao is kind of least helpful when driving around). so then, the only way of knowing how to drive around is "go with the flow".

one another thing, davao streets are "notorious" for disappearing painted lanes. siguro lagi kay boysen lang ang gigamit. how i wish the local government will be serious about those lanes. otherwise, there's so much danger on not knowing where or which lane to drive on.

oi oi die hard pro-BOYSEN baya ko...hehe

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 03:55 PM

^^ hope nga di pud ka ma-washout inig pag-ulan. hahaha.

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 04:12 PM

ummm its the heart and mind that counts min askling :hug: yeah sharing the cake with manang inday we have the same birthday!

Have nice afternoon min askling :hi:

If the world and relations would be that simple it would be a blessing...no is not that easy dinabaw...but your thought is nice...:)

I know you have the same birthday as your lady ( manang inday) and it is nice you celebrate with her I think...makes your birthdays the merrier..:)

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 04:16 PM

speaking of streets i saw last night traffic lights being installed in Camus and Quirino intersection.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 04:21 PM

wow nauna ang among intersection!

..BTW Dinabaw, magkakilala kayo ni anton diba? tumatambay ka rin ba sa floor to ceiling?

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 04:27 PM

Rajah some pictures :)

DAVAO KANIADTO UG KARON

SAN PEDRO CHURCH

Kaniadto
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/0107af81.jpg

Karon
http://static.flickr.com/43/123773803_d6ae2c12c7.jpg?v=0

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 04:30 PM

^^ nice find you got lena.

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 04:43 PM

^^ nice find you got lena.

Thanks Paul, I have a very nice teacher...:)

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 04:51 PM

^^ hahaha. i know him.

so that i won't be o.t. rewind to year 1970. that was still the old san pedro church with icc still beside it. fast forward to current, there's a part of the the old church that as preserve and moved to the right side of the cathedral. here's a net find kaso malabo:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/Set180_01.jpg

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:01 PM

a net find of our map.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/map.jpg

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:08 PM

some net finds again:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/440435419vpHAJI_ph.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/356523975xnFgap_ph.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/356524108gZTnGB_ph.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/186119161iRnbeV_ph.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/2531733060068377371mHnMax_ph.jpg
view of ateneo de davao from marcopolo hotel

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/2722959850010286747AeMcrx_ph.jpg
jack ridge

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/2533257800010286747fnPgMl_ph.jpg
sori kaayo mam ug ser. jack ridge gihapon

MtApoStandard

August 10th, 2006, 05:11 PM

a net find of our map.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/map.jpg
didn't realise there's piece of land(looks big landmass) totally dettached off the coast of downtown davao until now. salamat bro!

.

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:18 PM

^^ isla verde you mean? i somebody told me so many years ago that it was connected to the matina side. it may have cause flooding to they decided to cut throught it so now it's an island. please correct me if i'm wrong, basig hearsay ra pud na.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Paul ikaw ba ng nag tabog sa kalsada.... ...lols

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:26 PM

^^don dinabaw (murag don pepot), kaloy-i uyamot, dili ako na. hahaha.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 05:29 PM

http://img208.imageshack.us/img208/8892/mtapoqn8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Mt apo and davaoeagle combination :D

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:41 PM

miss, sori kaayo ha.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/536008898VaxKzq_ph.jpg
di daw sya makatuo nga nakakaon syag durian.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/536008507XDjyyu_ph.jpg

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/536008131lehMks_ph.jpg

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:44 PM

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/536009628JHtVYb_ph.jpg

hapi berdey tu yu, hapi berdey tu yu, hapi berdey hapi berdey, hapi berdey tu yu. o don, pasensya sa akong ikatampo.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 05:48 PM

^^hahaha Paul di na ko mo kaon ana pampa bata daw na!

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 05:50 PM

^^ bahalag pampabata basta di lang mapasmo. ets da leberti condens melk. hehehe.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 06:01 PM

^^Durian ug Litson hahaha patay kang bata ka... hahaha

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 06:03 PM

^^ mao. hehehe. lion tiger katol, basta lamok seguradong tepok. hahhaha.

ok, my analysis, this thread is on the average getting 80-100 posts a day. so there's a new thread on every 5-6 days. ayosh, keep it up guys, post away. hehehe.

tj_brewed

August 10th, 2006, 06:19 PM

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 06:23 PM

Paul pati ukuk tipok hehehe

Tj kabalo ka kanang hiyas sa Kadayawan gusto ni Id acaylar apil pud lalake basig mao na ang ilang gikasukan na perverted naman ...Lol

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 06:26 PM

^^ hehehe, ayyyyyyy, apil na diayyyyy ang mga mhin? ayyyy, apir tang tanan.

tj_brewed

August 10th, 2006, 06:27 PM

Happy BirthDay Sir Dinabaw!

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 06:30 PM

^^ so kung apil ang mga lakiiii, unsay maging ngalan ani?

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 06:33 PM

tj_brewed

August 10th, 2006, 06:34 PM

^^ so kung apil ang mga lakiiii, unsay maging ngalan ani?

Hiyas doesnt refer to any gender. It means Gem..so it can be both for male or female.

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 06:40 PM

Hiyas doesnt refer to any gender. It means Gem..so it can be both for male or female.

i know, kaso lang, hiyas is now more connected with the women for what reason i don't know.

if this is the news nga this is the last kadayawan for that matter, unsa pud kahay ipuli nila? are they trying to be politically correct? this is where the problem starts, kay daghang aspect sa kultura nga politcally incorrect.

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 06:41 PM

unsa pa fafa paul suko man ang mga inday choehe ilang beauty

Thanx tj bitter lyte than never.TY bitaw tj

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 06:43 PM

This year's Kadayawan will be the last year for Hiyas ng Kadayawan! Im totally against this! I aint sure bout u guys but i fully support Hiyas ng Kadayawan! Whats wrong with it? If certain people protest for it to be scrapped....I'll be protesting for it to be pursued!

overrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr! kaau ang usa ka konsehala dinha! i know she is thinking for Women's right....But Hiyas ng Kadayawan is not a beauty contest which tends to "commodify, abuse, humiliate and treat women as sex objects." As a matter of fact, its a gender free pageant...... :bash: :bash:

si angging napud ni???

anyway, kung kins man nang konsehal na na..kitid kaau syag utok..(i think tungod ra ni sa USEP incident)

mao ning pait aning atong mga politiko oi..kadaghan ug bugo...(except for our beloved konsehal of course)
pero daghan jud sa ila backward kaayo ug pangutok

dinabaw

August 10th, 2006, 06:50 PM

dapat dili hiyas ang sa lalaki dapat ginoong dinabaw..... aheemmmm

valium

August 10th, 2006, 06:54 PM

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/186119161iRnbeV_ph.jpg

davao's streets badly need a fresh overlay of asphalt, rehabilitate the roads gutter and put on semi-permanent road markings that are actually embedded, not just a coat of cheap boysen paint.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/2533257800010286747fnPgMl_ph.jpg

nice view of the memorial park.

jacks ridge is ok, but eden is fantastic!

tj_brewed

August 10th, 2006, 06:54 PM

i totally agree kuya gravy! way to backward og pangutok.......pati pageant hilabtan..

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 07:14 PM

thanks lena....i'm eating kinilaw right now :)

Bitte Schön rajah :) and enjoy your kinilaw, sounds good yum yum.

Bon apetit:)

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 07:18 PM

^^ ^^

Davao beauty tilt nears end

By Moses Billacura (Phil Standard - 11-08-06)

DAVAO CITY—This year’s edition of the Hiyas ng Kadayawan beauty pageant will likely be the last time Davao beauties will be seen on stage after women’s group in the city deluged the organizers with complaints.

“Ang gulo ng women’s groups (Women’s groups are causing a raucus),” said Id Acaylar, cochairperson of the Kadayawan Festival executive committee, adding that the complaints are repeated every year for the past 10 years and it may be time to stop holding the contest to put an end to the protests, too.

The women’s group complained that the Hiyas ng Kadayawan scheduled for Aug. 16 violates a city ordinance, the Women’s Code of Davao City, because it “commodifies” women.

The organizers said they will also include men to pacify the protesters. “Ang Hiyas, walang gender ‘yan (Hiyas has no gender). Hiyas means gem,” Acaylar explained. But that did not ease the complaints and also drew criticism.

But Davao City Vice Mayor Luis Bonguyan insists that there is nothing wrong with the contest, adding that it is only Councilor Angela Librado-Trinidad, who authored the women’s code, who is against it.

The Davao City Women Development Code of 1997 or City Ordinance 5004, particularly Section 5 of Article 1 states that “beauty contests, which tend to commodify, abuse, humiliate and treat women as sex objects, shall be strictly prohibited in schools, communities, barangays, and by the City Government in its special celebrations, but in their stead and projection of women’s strength and potentials, especially with regard to indigenous and culturally relevant forms shall be encouraged.”

ito ba topic ngayon....hmmmm when it comes to tolerance I guess it's still a long long way to go for many pinoys--->these conservatives (kuno) are our persisting problems and ironically they are the very ones in the government and hampering the nation's growth (i mean in general).......we need more young people with new perspectives...iboto si TJ Brewed, Dinabaw, Davao Eagle, Paulkrps, Gravy Addict et. al. sama nyo na rin si Inday Lena :) .........

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 07:25 PM

[QUOTE=valium

davao's streets badly need a fresh overlay of asphalt, rehabilitate the roads gutter and put on semi-permanent road markings that are actually embedded, not just a coat of cheap boysen paint.

nice view of the memorial park.

jacks ridge is ok, but eden is fantastic![/QUOTE]

Hi Valium:)

You have a point about the pavement, but don´t you think it will be done as soon as there is time and money for it??? I did not see that until you pointed it out...you have a good preception Valium, nice.

What you "say" about Eden .wow..I am a furture tourist so it will be nice to see this place I "heared" so much good about.

Maayong Gabii Valium

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 07:29 PM

Bitte Schön rajah :) and enjoy your kinilaw, sounds good yum yum.

Bon apetit:)

hope you can post more net-finds inday lena....thanks again.. :)

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 07:30 PM

how come lena can find those old davao pix and i cant??lols

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 07:39 PM

how come lena can find those old davao pix and i cant??lols

inday lena has a minor degree in computer linguistics...so she knows how to get what she's looking for and where to look for.......there's a technique used in searching.... try using the option results in all languages (that's one)...the other (ask rajah :lol: )

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 07:41 PM

The Philippine Star 08/11/2006

Davao
Art P. Boncato, president, Davao Tourism Association sent me this email.

I read your article today at The Philipine Star and I would like to thank you for thinking about Davao. It is very seldom that we see opinion makers like your position and declare Cebu and Davao as tourist destinations with "decent airport terminal buildings and better tourism environment".

Davao, indeed, is a wonderful city with many potentials that are slowly being fulfilled. We are putting our unified efforts through the Davao Convention and Visitors Cooperative Bureau (DCVB) to turn it into the next international destination of the country. Our new and functional airport can support over a million visitors a year. We have at least 2,900 hotel rooms of various categories and support services that make for a unique, memorable and comfortable stay. And crucial to our success, we are working very hard to get new international connections to add to our flights from Singapore and Indonesia.

Certainly, things are looking up in Davao. We just placed our bid to host the 20th Philippine Advertising Congress in 2007. We pray that we host it as the high-value PR premium that comes with it will surely boost our efforts in reaching out to our markets in saying that all is well in Davao!

Once again, thank you for the media space you accorded Davao

bel1river

August 10th, 2006, 07:45 PM

there was a road right after redemptorist church and before davao light which led all the way to ladislawa. kaso it's now occupied by informal (?) settlers. i don't know what happened to that, but it's a narrow road. maybe jon (belriver) can enlighten as on that.

Kumusta Paul,

I think you are referring to Bacaca Road. Indeed that road will lead you to Ladislawa's rear entrance gate, Dizon residence/office compound.That also connects to the circumferential road. It's quite a heavily traveled road these days, Paul.

Four years ago, when I was driving down from our farm in Indangan, traffic was stopped on Bacaca Road. Then I saw some of Davao's 911 and fire protection personnel and ominous black smoke and right away I knew there was a fire raging in one of the squatter areas along Bacaca Rd. Seeing that I was driving a Ford F150 they asked if they could use my truck to bring firehose extensions to the firetrucks that were fighting the blaze. So I told them to jump into the back of the pickup truck and I drove them to the site. I'm sure it saved them valuable time instead of lugging those heavy hoses for almost 500 meters. Ang sikip kasi ng daan with all the firetrucks that were already on the site.

Jon

scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 07:58 PM

The Davao City Women Development Code of 1997 or City Ordinance 5004, particularly Section 5 of Article 1 states that “beauty contests, which tend to commodify, abuse, humiliate and treat women as sex objects, shall be strictly prohibited in schools, communities, barangays, and by the City Government in its special celebrations, but in their stead and projection of women’s strength and potentials, especially with regard to indigenous and culturally relevant forms shall be encouraged.

^^
I agree to this with all my heart and mind..... Beauty contests are an insult to all women of this world, this goes as well for child prostitution, regular prostitution abuse and all kinds of salveries that degrade women and damage their feeling of selfworth and future possibilities.

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 07:58 PM

Kumusta Paul,

I think you are referring to Bacaca Road. Indeed that road will lead you to Ladislawa's rear entrance gate, Dizon residence/office compound.That also connects to the circumferential road. It's quite a heavily traveled road these days, Paul.

Four years ago, when I was driving down from our farm in Indangan, traffic was stopped on Bacaca Road. Then I saw some of Davao's 911 and fire protection personnel and ominous black smoke and right away I knew there was a fire raging in one of the squatter areas along Bacaca Rd. Seeing that I was driving a Ford F150 they asked if they could use my truck to bring firehose extensions to the firetrucks that were fighting the blaze. So I told them to jump into the back of the pickup truck and I drove them to the site. I'm sure it saved them valuable time instead of lugging those heavy hoses for almost 500 meters. Ang sikip kasi ng daan with all the firetrucks that were already on the site.

Jon

nope, not that one. here's the image.

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b74/paulkrps/road.jpg

now i'm beginning to understand. there's a lot of this footpaths/trails that existed but never graduated into a full-sized roads. this one in particular is just at the back of davao light and disappears somewhere near the buhangin road (near a property line of san pedro village. what i don't understand is, there are settlers along that way just infront of hollow-block fences. was it a road back in the old days and abandoned when they made the buhangin road?

i think the one you meant also connects to that road. when i was in highschool the contractor of our house in panorama lived in that vicinity.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 08:09 PM

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 08:14 PM

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scandinavian girl

August 10th, 2006, 09:05 PM

how come lena can find those old davao pix and i cant??lols

Gravy

I have a good suggestion ask rajah .. he is good teacher ....I know..:D

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 09:15 PM

hmmm maybe you two are cheating and you have a history book and a scanner! lols

paulkrps

August 10th, 2006, 09:20 PM

^^ add to that a translator. hehehe.

WawaY[625]

August 10th, 2006, 09:44 PM

DATE income seen to increase by 25 percent
By Rizalene P. Acac Published : 2006-08-08

THE sales projection for the 6th Davao Trade Exposition (DATE) is expected to increase by 25 percent compared to the sales in the previous year. Atty. Domingo Duerme, Date 2006 chairperson, said this year’s event is seen to surpass the record P82 million revenues they noted for 2005. In 2003, Date was able to record about 36 million sales, which increased to P55.5 million or a 55 percent growth the year after. The exposition has been noted as a sales-generating activity since it expanded its composition from agricultural-based companies to industry, trade and commerce and service, he said. Duerme said the thrust of this year’s exposition is “Davao Goes Global” which hopes to jumpstart local businesses into competing with the world’s best. “We are not simply limiting this to the locals. We want to showcase the products and resources not only of the Philippines but also major regional players,” he said. The organizers confirmed the participation of business chambers from the Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines (BIMP) East Asean Growth Area (EAGA). Invitations were also sent to the consular offices of Malaysia, Indonesia and Japan which he claimed gave positive responses. They also see China as an emerging market. He said they also hope to double the involvement of US-based companies from last year’s 30 participants. Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCCII) disclosed that FedEx and US Embassy asked for reservations. Bienvenido Cariaga, DCCCII chair, said they are looking at the telecommunications and the agricultural products to be hot items for buyers. He said during last year’s exposition the single telecommunication company that joined the event was flocked with buyers because of their cellular phone plan. Meanwhile, the local government is set to approve DATE’s exemption for fees on streamers and posters as their counterpart. Councilor Peter Laviña, chair of the council’s committee on trade, commerce said the committee report on the application for exemption would be deliberated in the regular session today. Among the activities of the exposition are exhibits, business matching, and round table discussion on global opportunities, product and service presentations, raffle promo, job fair, trainings, seminars and forums. As of yesterday, 67 out of the 141 target exhibitors have confirmed to join. Among them are the First Philippines Scale, PITRADE, Atlanta Industries, GEM 2 Program, Aldevinco, Uraya, Alson’s Aquaculture, Farma Plastics, Digital CCTV, Digilution, Hubport Interactive, DAPACOR, Southern Synergy, Prime Ads, San Miguel Foods, Multi-line, Davao Synthetic and Trade Center and others. The yearly event is organized by DCCCII with the help of government agencies and members of the private sector. Their official partners this year are the Department of Trade and Industry and Department of Science and Technology, Department of Agriculture, Sagrex Corporation, King Cooperative and Davao City Water District.

tj_brewed

August 10th, 2006, 11:14 PM

guys, pila ang amot sa atong upcoming eb? how much per person?

Rajah_Soliman

August 10th, 2006, 11:37 PM

so who made the article in Philstar? you rajah? wow!

maybe you could also write an article about me..lols

sorry...that's boo chanco's article...i forgot to paste his/her name :runaway:

zzzzzzzzz natog na mga dabawenyo zzzzz

http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e72/philippines2/17%20-%20Davao/25.jpg

scandinavian girl

August 11th, 2006, 12:15 AM

hmmm maybe you two are cheating and you have a history book and a scanner! lols

Gravy... I have a scanner, but I do not have any history books with pictures of old Davao...sorry :) I have a very special way of getting the pictures of old and new davao...:wink2:..

You can to I am sure....just search on the net the way rajah suggested and you will find ..(if you do not give up) .sooner or later what you are looking for :)

davaoeagle

August 11th, 2006, 02:18 AM

didn't realise there's piece of land(looks big landmass) totally dettached off the coast of downtown davao until now. salamat bro!

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It got me thinking for a long time as well how come the place was called Isla Verde. I should have known before and as the name and the map suggest, it's an island just off Davao Mainland.

dinabaw

August 11th, 2006, 03:08 AM

^^Good Morning Davao !!!!

kaya di masyado "feel" na island coz of its shallow water , maybe it is really part of Davao mainland remember ba ninyo kita mo kanang arch bridge made from bamboo and wood ug daghang mga latayan ? usahay way tubig didto.

Tj walay amot basta adto lang didto.

reminder guys you can have your SSC-Davao design in Grafix 3rd floor Gaisano South for your shirt ,.Total amount of the printing (front and back) P170.00 excluding t-shirt. Front - 2006 banner , Back- Kadayawan meet , August 17 2006. File name SSC-Davao.

WawaY[625]

August 11th, 2006, 03:15 AM

i think isla verde is just the result of silt coming from the davao river..nai ipon lang..murag delta ba..

Ady001

August 11th, 2006, 03:37 AM

I am not sure if Davao residents would want to pay loans that can never be repaid! The limited real estate (space and area) needed to be conserved and efficiently used. Only MagLev can provide protection of real estate (no real estate required), loan-free investment because it can now be locally designed, developed, and deployed cheaply, dividends to Davao region residents, and jobs to Davao regions, if not the whole Mindanao. Maglev will be built in the Davao regions and should provide employment to over 100,000 sub-contractors, and over 5 million spill-over direct and indirect employment.

A U.S. Federal Transport studies made ini 2002 comparing 400 km/hr Maglev to that of 150 km/hr Canada's Bombardier JetTrain proved Maglev to be superior, efficient, environmentally sound, cheapest, and the safest mode for Mass Transit Transport Systems.

This thread goes waaayyy too fast...

But won't the Maglev occupy so much space? I've seen many Maglev train stations man god, especially those in Germany (but I've never been in Germany.) It might take up some space.

Ady001

August 11th, 2006, 03:39 AM

it could be, pero madaming japanese (10's of thousands) during that time before the war so they actually had a hospital somewhere in mintal i think, kaya siya nagpunta doon , sabi niya he walked there everyday from bahay nila sa sta ana ! :nuts: :drunk: hehe alam mo naman sobrang exaj mga matanda just to show how hard life was for them, the vitamin c was injected daw in his eyes :| ok ba sa storya!

Here is an article I profusely typed. This will be a long series so please bear with the long text. This was lifted from Lydia Yu-Jose's Japan Views the Philippines:

Voices from Davao

(Part one of a chapter 6 from the book JAPAN VIEWS THE PHILIPPINES by Lydia Yu-Jose)
This chapter will focus on the views of two individual Japanese, and of Okinawans in Davao. The two Japanese were Furukawa Yoshizo, founder of the Furukawa Plantation Company Incorporated (Furukawa Takushoku Kabushiki Kaisha), and Masaki Kichiemon, one of the members of the board of directors of the Ota Development Corporation, and one time president of the Davao Japanese Club. They would represent the two largest corporations in Davao, while the Okinawans, a minority group in Japan, would represent the largest Japanese group in Davao.
After an exposition of their views on their problems in Davao, reactions from Japan to these problems will be presented.

Furukawa’s Arrival in Davao

Furukawa’s arrival in Davao was not accidental, unlike that of Ota Kyousaburo, who drifted to Davao partly by fate and partly by foresight and economic necessity. Neither was his arrival similar to Kanegae’s in Manila, who reached the Philippines penniless and unsure of what his future in this foreign land would be. Ota and Kanegae typified the Japanese immigrants to the Philippines in the first decades of the twentieth century. Furukawa, on the other hand, did not have to go through uncertainties when he set foot on Davao in 1913. While Furukawa was not like the typical Japanese who came to Davao in the 1920s as he was well-educated and financially stable, he had something in common with most of them: a feeling of certainty of what their life in Davao would be.
Furukawa was born in Shiga Prefecture in 1888. By the time he was to enter college, he had been exposed to Jitsugyou no Nihon, a periodical that published articles about the nan’yo, especially its rubber cultivation. He had also been influenced by his elder brother who believed that it was better to be self-employed than to work for somebody. Under these influences, he decided to enroll at the Agricultural College of Tokyo Imperial University in 1910.
When he graduated in July 1913, he had already decided that it was in the Philippines that he would like to apply his training in agriculture. His decision was influenced by relatives and acquaintances of relatives in the Philippines. Moreover, an employee of Itou-Chuubei-Shouten in Manila, whose proprietor was a cousin of Furukawa, also suggested that he venture into Manila Hemp production. He also had a chance to meet with Ota Kyousaburo who was then vacationing in Tokyo. In addition, he had a chance to visit a hemp factory in Japan. Before coming to the Philippines, he underwent training sponsored by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for overseas worker (kaigai gyou renshuu) and on 26 November 1913, he arrived in Manila. He was met by no less than the manager of the Manila branch of Itou-Chuubei-Shouten. He lost no time in receiving instructions in Spanish from a Spanish tutor, Luis Peres.
In January 1914, he was guided to Tayabas. The following month, he took a ship for Davao. Among his fellow passengers was the wife of Ota, who was bringing with her future brides for two officers of Ota Development Corporation. In Davao, he visited the Ota Development Corporation and was guided by Ota himself, on horseback, to his abaca and coconut plantations. He proceeded to Zamboanga and saw the lumber yards of Ota. He went back to Manila in May, and returned to Japan the following month, convinced that he should come back to Davao. In November 1914, he was back in Manila. With the legal assistance of an American lawyer, he established the Furukawa Plantation, and registered its articles of incorporation on December 28.
The main office of the Furukawa plantation was in Daliaon. Its initial capital was 100,000 pesos (one peso=one yen). In 1921 it increased to 500,000 pesos. By 1925 its capital was 1,500,000 pesos and in 1941, it was 10,000,000 pesos.
Until the establishment of the Furukawa Plantation, the Ota Development Corporation had a virtual monopoly in Davao’s economy. The social life of the Japanese in Davao centered around this company. With the establishment of the Furukawa Plantation, a strong competitor was born. Furukwa, writing in the 1950s, remembered with bitterness what he considered attempts by the pioneer company to block his progress. The competition between Ota and Furukawa did not go unnoticed to Davao visitors in the 1930s and ‘40s.
The Furukawa-Ota rivalry may not be a good indication of Japanese business practices abroad, but it is a potent argument against the theory that the Japanese businessmen and laborers were advance parties of a planned military invasion of the Philippines. Rather hthe rivalry is a strong proof that the Japanese in the Philippines, even as late as the 1920s, came to the Philippines to seek their own individual economic advancement. They were not, at least not by the 1930s, fired with nationalistic motivations, nor inspired by dreams of Pan-Asianism.
Furukawa had such a strong influence on the Japanese community, as well as on the Japanese visitors who came to observed conditions ion Davao, that Consul Kaneko Toyoji, in a letter to the foreign office in 1935, complained that visitors who came to Davao tended to neglect the Consulate, and availed, instead, of Furukawa’s hospitality. They stayed in his house, ate there, and spent most of their time at the Furukawa facilities.
As a result, it was doubtful if they got a balanced view of conditions in Davao. Kaneko thus requested the Foreign office of their intention to visit, and not to go directly to the Furukawa Plantation, but rather to, drop by the Consulate with a proper introductory letter from the Foreign Office, and to allow themselves to be advised by the Davao Consul as to places to be visited, and people to be interviewed.
The Davao Land Problem

A number of laws and orders affected the Japanese in Davao, but what disturbed them most were the laws and orders that threatened their rights over the lands they were cultivating. Ota Kyousaburo first acquired a piece of land from the aboriginal Bagobo tribe in 1906. However, he was not informed that his purchase was illegal because tribal lands were public lands, and under the Public Land Act of 1903, foreign individuals had no right to own public lands. Ota did a little research and found out that the Act permitted any legally organized corporation to purchase or lease agricultural lands of the public domain up to a maximum of 1,024 hectares, leases being for twenty-fiver years and renewable for an additional twenty-five years. He solved his problem by establishing a corporation, which was granted 1,015 hectares of public land.
In 1918 a new Public Land Act was passed by the Philippine Legislature, which restricted land purchases to Filipino citizens, but it was vetoed by the United States President, as a result of the efforts of the Japanese ambassador to the United States, and out of U.S. consideration for Japan, who had been an ally in World War I. The Japanese, however, enjoying the wartime boom in hemp sales, indiscreetly displayed their wealth by conspicuous purchase of lands. This promoted the Philippine Legislature to pass for the second time a new public land act in 1919.
On 15 May 1919, the Davao Japanese Club, now wary of the new land act, sent a letter of appeal to the Japanese foreign minister. The appeal stressed that around sixty Japanese agricultural companies, and around 7,000 Japanese would be unjustly affected by the law. Its passage was considered by the Japanese as an ungrateful act on the part of the Philippine government, who seemed to forget that twenty-years earlier, Davao had been a desolate land, and its present development was due to the 7,000 hard-working Japanese, now haunted by anxiety brought about by the new land act. To avoid an economic crisis that would surely result from the enforcement of the law, it was requested that the Foreign Office intervene, so that the United States President would not approve the law.