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tj_brewed

November 22nd, 2009, 04:20 AM

Developer gets wakeboard park clearance
Friday, November 20, 2009 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES
Corporate News
Developer gets wakeboard park clearance

DAVAO CITY -- A quick adjustment enabled 8890 Housing Development Corp., a Cebu-based property developer, to secure a permit from the Davao city council after its original plan to expand a subdivision at this city’s Mintal district was rejected for violating the zoning ordinance.

After discussions with city legislators, 8890 Housing agreed to construct only a wakeboard park instead of expanding its Deca Homes Resort Residences within a 150-hectare area classified by the city’s zoning ordinance as a light industrial zone.

The developer has in fact started laying the groundwork for the subdivision and wakeboarding facility after getting the go-signal from the City Engineer’s Office, but had to stop when told the area needed to be reclassified. On Tuesday’s regular session, city council members voted to reclassify the area into parks and recreation. That means the developer will have to abandon its plan for housing units next to the wakeboarding park.

Jesus B. Atencio, 8890 Housing president, said the initial investment for the park is about P30 million. It is projected to be the biggest wakeboarding park in the country. The developer had entered into a lease contract with Xtremewake, Inc. to build the park. A man-made lake will feature a cable ski system and cranes that will pull wakeboarders at varying speeds. -- Joel B. Escovilla

Make it the most beautiful and most visited too. I'm starting to get tired with our superlatives which are not being promoted and shared to the entire world effectively. *sigh*

tj_brewed

November 22nd, 2009, 04:25 AM

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Hmmmm interesting! Good job to Coed Clothing for promoting Davao through their shirts. Why not expand here in Manila? Im sure there are alot of Dabawenyos in the capital who would love to buy these shirts (or even abroad). It's another way of promoting Davao City. ;)

abskess

November 22nd, 2009, 08:23 AM

Updates

HCDC Dormitory

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abskess

November 22nd, 2009, 08:26 AM

Updates

Linmarr Condo

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abskess

November 22nd, 2009, 08:41 AM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers:

abskess

November 22nd, 2009, 08:45 AM

Updates

Linmarr Condo

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Peng Hok

November 22nd, 2009, 10:12 AM

Updates

HCDC Dormitory

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Sa SPH mo to kinunan Doc?

I never thought nasa 6th floor na sila. Di kasi kita from Sta. Ana Church.

KING CITY

November 22nd, 2009, 02:02 PM

SP building, Davao City

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abskess

November 22nd, 2009, 02:44 PM

^^yup bro...:)

maayomo

November 22nd, 2009, 07:07 PM

juniordiscovery

November 23rd, 2009, 12:22 AM

Doc, where's the future site? It says there "contact: Matina Centerpoint?" if affirmative weeeeeeeeeeee

Nice design? saan banda?

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2009, 01:40 AM

Guys, I need your help. I'm coming to your city on December 4, my first time in almost three years. I worked for San Mig in Darong before, and stayed in Toril and Mintal, but I never got to know your city that much. I kinda miss it, so I decided to pay it a visit. I just realized that I spent 11 memorable months there. :)

Anyways, three-day stay lang. I'm planning to visit Eden Nature Park, among other things. Any ideas on what the other interesting places are? Also, I'm planning to stay at Marco Polo, but just in case I revamp my budget, I might end up in a, er, budget hotel, too. Hehe.:)

Please, guys. I want to impress my companion sana. :)

Thanks in advance!!!

Pearl Farm Day Tour-(need an advance booking)

Island Hopping-Samal Island

Camp Sabros Zipline & other adventure activities

Zip City

Davao Outland Adventure Zipline

Wild Water Rafting- @Crocodile Park

if your in Darong try White water tubing.

eflex

November 23rd, 2009, 05:05 AM

Guys, I need your help. I'm coming to your city on December 4, my first time in almost three years. I worked for San Mig in Darong before, and stayed in Toril and Mintal, but I never got to know your city that much. I kinda miss it, so I decided to pay it a visit. I just realized that I spent 11 memorable months there. :)

Anyways, three-day stay lang. I'm planning to visit Eden Nature Park, among other things. Any ideas on what the other interesting places are? Also, I'm planning to stay at Marco Polo, but just in case I revamp my budget, I might end up in a, er, budget hotel, too. Hehe.:)

Please, guys. I want to impress my companion sana. :)

Thanks in advance!!!

outland adventure, people's park, maxima resort, bluejaz resort, costa marina resort , queensland baywalk, davao wakeboard park, crocodile park, kasagingan coffee shop, blue gre coffee shop, phil eagle center, malagos orchid garden, eden park, jacks ridge etc..gimik sa torrres , metro, MTS, and urban club...:):):)

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2009, 06:02 AM

Cinemanila Grand Jury Prize for Dabawenyo Bing Lao!
November 2nd, 2009

Davao truly has a lot of talented writers and directors. Just recently, another Dabawenyo was recognized for his outstanding work in the field of filmmaking. Veteran scriptwriter Armando “Bing” Lao won the Digital Lokal Lino Grand Jury Prize in the 11th Cinemanila International Film Festival for his directorial debut “Byaheng Lupa”.

This year’s Cinemanila Festival entries were screened at the Market! Market! Cinemas, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig from October 15 to 25, 2009 while the Cinemanila Awards Night was held at the NBC Tent last October 23, 2009.

Byaheng Lupa follows a bus ride from urban Manila to Legaspi, Albay, with Jacklyn Jose, Eugene Domingo, Angel Aquino, Coco Martin, Julio Diaz, Archie Adamos, Susan Africa among the passengers, and Allan Paule as the bus conductor.

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dinabaw

November 23rd, 2009, 06:19 AM

77% Davao, Philippines Dark Chocolate Bar

77% includes 1% cocoa butter (that we make with the same beans)
23% organic sugar

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"If there were Oscars for Chocolate, this new bar would be nominated -- and would win! -- for "Best New Original Chocolate" hands down!...The Davao bar has a wonderful richness and intensity. It rewards the melt-in-your-mouth consumer (don't chew!) with deep forest flavors, with bacon fat and the type of earthiness occasionally found in rare, old, well-cared-for Cote Rotie wines from the northern Rhone."
-Jim White, Food Writer, napaman.com

"Here is a chocolate that is near a masterwork. Close to epitomizing what fine chocolate is all about, a true evolution of flavor unfolding across the palate - reminiscent of forest, affecting your body - flavors changing moods, then back again. Great length on the finish, with a lingering note of blackberry."
- Casey Meshbesher, Chocolate Note blog on the 77% Davao Dark Chocolate

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carrotz

November 23rd, 2009, 07:00 AM

wala lng ganahan lng ko mubasa..:cheers:

Victoria Plaza Mall

Victoria Plaza Mall is one of the oldest malls in Davao City. It was established in the early ninetees. A two storey yet very wide shopping center. It is knows as the biggest and widest shopping center in the entire Mindanao. Victoria Plaza caters everything that you are looking for, it includes food shops, restaurants, boutiques, a department store and supermarket, shipping and airline ticket offices, jewelry shops, movie theaters and other business centers. The choices are endless in Victoria Plaza shopping mall. The best thing about this shopping center is that, it houses a lot of boutiques and bargain stores that sells the hippest and trendiest clothing apparel of today's generation for a very cheap price.

Chimes Mall

Chimes Mall, a little mall found in the heart of the city's Chinatown. It is known as a specialty mall that houses power brands and special luxury items that cannot be found in the mainstream malls of Davao City. Chimes mall is the counterpart of Rustan in Makati with the regards to the brands being advertised. Alongside, you will see different dining experiences since it is the headquarter of famous restobars like Figaro, Banana Leaf and the likes of it. Chimes is the best place to go if you want to avoid the stereotype business of shopping malls. It is a boxy type mall with a quiet ambiance.

Aldevinco

The largest marketplace for local handicrafts – the Aldevinco, is a must stop for your needs. In truth, despite the existence of many stores selling locally crafted products, many tourists still visit Aldevinco since it is the one-stop shop for antiques, batik, brass wares, sarongs, pearls and other handmade products. It is actually a mini-mall with numerous stalls. What is great about this establishment is that you can haggle for the best price. The better you are at haggling, the more shopping money you will save.

Il Tenore

November 23rd, 2009, 07:15 AM

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2009, 07:22 AM

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2009, 07:23 AM

di ba dapat, "it was once known"? coz it doesnt hold true anymore eh

Il Tenore

November 23rd, 2009, 07:42 AM

;46641725']di ba dapat, "it was once known"? coz it doesnt hold true anymore eh
aw.. mao pud bitaw... kinsa kaya author ani? tsk tsk tsk..

davaoeagle

November 23rd, 2009, 08:46 AM

Duterte’s call to GMA
hastens arrival of donations
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 23, 2209

The call of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has led to the speedy arrival of the United states-donated orthopedic equipment at the Davao Medical Center (DMC).

The development elated the DMC physicians and consultants who have complained over the delay on the shipment of the donations.

They blamed the Bureau of Customs for the delay.

Last week, Duterte went to the DMC to visit soldiers wounded in an encounter in Compostela Valley province.

Duterte’s visit gave DMC consultant Dr. Ronald Tajente the chance to tell him about the delay of the orthopedic equipment donated by a DMC network based in the United States.

Duterte then called up Mrs. Arroyo and told her about the problem.

The following day, the equipment arrived at the DMC.

Duterte had announced the said development in yesterday’s Gikan sa Masa Para sa Masa, a television program of the city government.

“I was so amazed the mayor called up the President at 4 p.m. and first flight the following day it was delivered to us. Without the mayor’s intervention the delay could have been longer at the expense of our patients,” Tajente said.

Since 2002, the DMC orthopedic department is receiving surgical implants, which are donated by a group of professionals called Surgical Implant Network based in the United States, he said.

The group donated external fixators and kneelers for healing bone injuries to orthopedic patients.

He said the shipment has been doing well since 2002.

But starting this year, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) in Manila has been asking numerous documents delaying the arrival of the equipment.

Tajente said the BOC asked for a certificate from the Bureau of Food and Drugs (BFAD)-Philippines, when it was the Bureau of Food and Drugs in the US that approved the implants.

DMC physician, Dr. Brian Demanuel for his part said, external fixator would cost P100,000, while kneelers cost P35,000.

“With our donor, we pay nothing. All we need to do is show our records that said patient receive their donation,” he said.

PFC Danny Marungan of the Philippine Army, a beneficiary of the external fixator deplored over the BOC’s deed.

“Dapat dili na i hold sa customs kay kaming mga pasyente ang maglisod, maayo nalang gani nagtawag si Mayor Duterte kay President Arroyo (The Customs should not hold it because we the patients are the ones who are burdened. It’s good that Mayor Duterte called up President Arroyo),” Marungan said.

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2009, 10:59 AM

may nakakaalam kung ano yung ginagawa sa harap ng Camella North? i've seen workers bunk house and truckloads of cement being delivered.... hmmmm

adeeh

November 23rd, 2009, 11:00 AM

Hi guys! I have a question...

What's the most impressive spa in Davao City? :)

dinabaw

November 23rd, 2009, 11:07 AM

Hi guys! I have a question...

What's the most impressive spa in Davao City? :)

Lazuli sa Marco Polo ;)

WawaY[625]

November 23rd, 2009, 11:19 AM

Lazuli spa sa marco polo

adeeh

November 23rd, 2009, 11:33 AM

Perfect! Thanks Dinabaw and WaWaY[625]! :D

adeeh

November 23rd, 2009, 11:41 AM

77% Davao, Philippines Dark Chocolate Bar

77% includes 1% cocoa butter (that we make with the same beans)
23% organic sugar

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"If there were Oscars for Chocolate, this new bar would be nominated -- and would win! -- for "Best New Original Chocolate" hands down!...The Davao bar has a wonderful richness and intensity. It rewards the melt-in-your-mouth consumer (don't chew!) with deep forest flavors, with bacon fat and the type of earthiness occasionally found in rare, old, well-cared-for Cote Rotie wines from the northern Rhone."
-Jim White, Food Writer, napaman.com

"Here is a chocolate that is near a masterwork. Close to epitomizing what fine chocolate is all about, a true evolution of flavor unfolding across the palate - reminiscent of forest, affecting your body - flavors changing moods, then back again. Great length on the finish, with a lingering note of blackberry."
- Casey Meshbesher, Chocolate Note blog on the 77% Davao Dark Chocolate

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Hi Dinabaw! Do you know if this bar is available in Davao City? Or do I have to buy this online for $8? *LOL*
Seriously, this is one dark chocolate that I would like to taste. :)

maayomo

November 23rd, 2009, 11:52 AM

Pearl Farm Day Tour-(need an advance booking)

Island Hopping-Samal Island

Camp Sabros Zipline & other adventure activities

Zip City

Davao Outland Adventure Zipline

Wild Water Rafting- @Crocodile Park

if your in Darong try White water tubing.

outland adventure, people's park, maxima resort, bluejaz resort, costa marina resort , queensland baywalk, davao wakeboard park, crocodile park, kasagingan coffee shop, blue gre coffee shop, phil eagle center, malagos orchid garden, eden park, jacks ridge etc..gimik sa torrres , metro, MTS, and urban club...:):):)

Thanks, thanks!!! Will just look this up in the web. : )

tj_brewed

November 23rd, 2009, 08:16 PM

Im not promoting bisexuality or even homosexuality. Just find this news interesting and Im proud that our Mayor in Davao is open minded unlike other homophobics.

http://politics.inquirer.net/view.php?db=1&article=20091123-237920

Davao mayor backs gay group’s party-list bid

By Jeffrey M. Tupas
Inquirer Mindanao

Posted date: November 23, 2009

DAVAO CITY, Philippines—The intention of Ang Ladlad, the political party representing gays, lesbians, and transsexuals, to join the elections through the party-list system is being supported by this city’s tough-talking mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

Duterte has expressed support for Ang Ladlad’s bid for accreditation, saying Election Commissioner Nicodemo Ferrer’s justification for excluding the gay organization was a form of “bigotry to the highest order.”

He said the group must bring its case before the Supreme Court and said he would have offered his legal services for free, had he been a practicing lawyer.

“I’m very much willing to handle a case to be filed before the Supreme Court. I think they should go to the SC and seek a ruling there. You (Ferrer) are lucky because I would have been the first one to lead protests actions against you had I been gay…and what if I am gay? Is that a problem?” said Duterte during his weekly television program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa.”

Ferrer, who heads the Comelec second division, said Ang Ladlad party has been advocating “immoral doctrines,” including “intimate and sexual relations with individuals of a different gender, of the same gender or more than one gender.”

“The advocacy for intimate sexual relations reflected that petitioner [Ang Ladlad] tolerates immorality, which offends religious beliefs. This petition is dismissible on moral grounds,” Ferrer said.

But Duterte countered this.

“That statement is bigotry to the highest order. You cannot deny representation of any group. Who are you to deny them? That’s showing your prejudice against them. If Filipinos want to fill Congress with gays, so be it,” he said.

He said gays, who have proven their worth in a discriminating society, must not be judged because of their sexual preference.

“For as long they have the capability to lead…And this world needs gays. Look, when your wives need to look beautiful, they run to gays for help,” he said.

He said the decision of Ferrer might affect how the government would treat gays.

“That’s not a good policy of the government. That cannot be. That (the right of Ang Ladlad to seek representation in Congress) is embodied in the freedom of expression,” Duterte said.

Danton Remoto, one of the ranking officials of Ang Ladlad, has called the Comelec 2nd division ruling a violation of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and the International Convention on Civil and Political Rights, which states that “the ideal of free human beings enjoying civil and political freedom and freedom from fear and want can only be achieved if conditions are created whereby everyone may enjoy his civil and political rights, as well as his economic, social, and cultural rights.”
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Rajah_Soliman

November 23rd, 2009, 09:57 PM

^^ no comment

Fahdingding

November 24th, 2009, 01:41 AM

wala lng ganahan lng ko mubasa..:cheers:

Victoria Plaza Mall

Victoria Plaza Mall is one of the oldest malls in Davao City. It was established in the early ninetees. A two storey yet very wide shopping center. It is knows as the biggest and widest shopping center in the entire Mindanao. Victoria Plaza caters everything that you are looking for, it includes food shops, restaurants, boutiques, a department store and supermarket, shipping and airline ticket offices, jewelry shops, movie theaters and other business centers. The choices are endless in Victoria Plaza shopping mall. The best thing about this shopping center is that, it houses a lot of boutiques and bargain stores that sells the hippest and trendiest clothing apparel of today's generation for a very cheap price.

Chimes Mall

Naa gina construct na CHIMES dnh sa GENSAN!
Chimes Mall, a little mall found in the heart of the city's Chinatown. It is known as a specialty mall that houses power brands and special luxury items that cannot be found in the mainstream malls of Davao City. Chimes mall is the counterpart of Rustan in Makati with the regards to the brands being advertised. Alongside, you will see different dining experiences since it is the headquarter of famous restobars like Figaro, Banana Leaf and the likes of it. Chimes is the best place to go if you want to avoid the stereotype business of shopping malls. It is a boxy type mall with a quiet ambiance.

Aldevinco

The largest marketplace for local handicrafts – the Aldevinco, is a must stop for your needs. In truth, despite the existence of many stores selling locally crafted products, many tourists still visit Aldevinco since it is the one-stop shop for antiques, batik, brass wares, sarongs, pearls and other handmade products. It is actually a mini-mall with numerous stalls. What is great about this establishment is that you can haggle for the best price. The better you are at haggling, the more shopping money you will save.

Naa ginaconstruct na CHIMES dnh sa GENSAN! :banana:

dinabaw

November 24th, 2009, 01:46 AM

Davao holds ICT Summit and Convergence 2009

Davao City (24 November) -- "ICT (information technology and communication) is a growing industry and has great potential for development here in Mindanao," this was bared by Secretary Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III, CICT Chairman, during the Mindanao ICT Summit 2009 and Convergence 2009 held at the Davao Convention Center.

Compostela Valley joined the 2-day training sponsored by the Commission of Information and Communications Technology and various ICT groups which has "RoadMap 2015, Empowering Davao through Information and Communications Technology" as theme.

The summit, presented industry status on ICT Talent Development, Infrastructure Development, Cost of Doing Business, Business Environment. Panel discussion followed each topic.

A jobs fair was simultaneously conducted with the summit talks. It closed with an agreement signing for ICT Development by ICT Davao Inc., City Mayor of Davao, CHED, TESDA, DepEd, DOLE, DTI, and DCCCII.

Convergence 2009, which was held on the second day, consisted of talks about E-Government Development, Cyberservices, Human Capital Development, Information Infrastructure Development, Career Opportunities. TESDA, DOLE, DTI, NEDA and other sponsor agencies also gave inputs. The participants were also given site tours on established tele-centers. (J. Odi-itcd/ids-comval) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091124.htm&no=09&r=R11&y=09&mo=11)

dinabaw

November 24th, 2009, 01:50 AM

RC bottling firm puts up P1B plant in Davao
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 21:15:00 11/23/2009

ASIAWIDE REFRESHMENTS Corp., the licensed bottler of RC Cola in the country, has put up a new bottling plant in Mindanao worth P1 billion.

This, according to the company, is aimed at ensuring the supply of RC Cola specifically in Davao and General Santos.

ARC executive vice president and COO Gerardo Garcia said the company had established a state-of-the-art bottling plant in Davao City to capture a wider range of consumers.

Garcia said the prices of cola drinks in Mindanao region were higher than the prevailing prices in many parts of the country. “One of the goals in putting up a plant in the area is to be closer to the market we cater to. This way, we would be able to provide Davaoeños with a refreshing drink that they can easily afford,” he added.

He said three months before ARC’s plant was set up in Davao, other cola brands began selling at lower prices, or at least at par with current prices in Manila.

Inquirer.net (http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20091123-237948/RC-bottling-firm-puts-up-P1B-plant-in-Davao)

dinabaw

November 24th, 2009, 01:56 AM

Davao band bags national title
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Eevee wins in Nescafe 3n1 Soundskool 2009Davao-based college band Eevee bagged the grand prize in this year’s NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool. The competition capped off its fifth successful year with a full concert featuring the lucky 13 NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool finalists, as well as some of the country’s best musical acts at the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium. Eevee, composed of Enzo Miguel Villegas (vocals and guitar), Paolo Raymundo Segura (lead guitar), Jerrick Adrian Sy (bass) and Craig John Neniel (drums), won the competition’s ₱250,000 cash prize, an exclusive record label deal with Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, and ₱150,000 worth of music equipment for the school they represent.

EeveeRepresenting the Philippine Women’s College of Davao, Eevee bested out 12 of the best college bands from across the country during the Finals night. This year’s finalist bands that performed at the Ninoy Aquino Sports Stadium this year are: Little School House (Ateneo de Cagayan – Xavier University), Eevee (Philippine Women’s College – Davao), Disco…Disco…Disco (St. Michael’s College – Iligan City), Lady Suzette (AMA – Tacloban), Sundae Special (Iloilo Doctors College), 3 Hours and 10 (University of the Visayas – Cebu), Iktuz (Colegio de San Juan De Letran Calamba – Calamba Laguna), Mixed Tape (Lyceum – St. Cabrini College of Allied Medicine – Batangas), In Descent (University of Perpetual Help Laguna – Binan Laguna), Nameless Heroes (Mapua Institute of Technology – Makati), Play (Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Quezon City), Soltera (AMA – International Institute of Technology – Cubao) and Project (Jose Rizal University).

Enzo Villegas“We are very overwhelmed with this victory. All the bands that were with us on our ‘journey to fame’ were really good and it was anybody’s game up until show time. We would like to thank NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool for this opportunity for us to realize our dreams as music superstars,” exclaimed Eevee’s frontman, Enzo Villegas.

The NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool finalists performed alongside some of the country’s best bands who served as the finalists’ mentors leading up to the Grand Finals Night. The young musicians got to interact, jam and perform alongside chart toppers like NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool Grand Prize Winners Hilera and Letter Day Story, 6CycleMind, Pedicab, Itchy Worms, Imago, Sugarfree, Taken By Cars, Urbandub, Spongecola, Paraluman, Callalily, Sandwich and Moonstar 88. Known dance group Philippine All Stars brought the audience to their feet with their performances. Eevee: Gusto ko lang ng girlfriend Another rare sight during the NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool Grand Finals Night was when all the vocalists from this year’s mentor bands banded together and shared the stage for one outstanding performance. “It didn’t feel like a competition at all during the Grand Finals Night. Yes, we were nervous but in the end the entire night became a celebration of how much the Filipino youth loves music. We’re really proud to be part of this experience — winning the Grand Prize was just the cherry on top of the delicious cake,” Villegas added.

Eevee & Pedicab“NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool’s fifth year has proven to be its most exciting so far. We not only found extraordinary talents this year — the competition has never been this close among the finalists. We’re very proud to see the progress all the finalists have made ever since we saw them during the Eliminations leg in October. Eevee, along with the other 12 finalists this year, have all shown that handa na silang sumikat with the lessons they gained from NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool. If anything, the talent we discovered with this year’s competition only proves that the Filipino youth are indeed ready to make a big splash in the music industry,” said Eileen Rose Bangcoro, NESTLÉ Philippines marketing promotions and events cluster head for NESCAFÉ.

Aside from Bangcoro, the judges during the Grand Finals Night were Sony Music Entertainment Philippines’ Vic Valenciano and Jerrick Mina, Soupstar Entertainment’s Darwin Hernandez, and Soundcreation Studio’s Shinji Tanaka.

Eevee bandThis year’s NESCAFÉ 3in1 Soundskool, with the theme “Huwag Na Magtago! Magparamdam Ka Na!” is supported by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Sony Music Entertainment Philippines, Paseo de Bahamas, Rudy Project, Boracay Scuba, Boracay Mandarin Island Hotel, Ix Chel, La Carmela de Boracay Resort Hotel and Parkmall in Mandaue City, Cebu.

For more details, log on to the NESCAFÉ 3n1 Soundskool site. View Eevee’s Facebook fan page as well!

Ang Dabawenyo (http://www.angdabawenyo.com/2009/11/23/davao-band-bags-national-title/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dabawenyo+%28Ang+Dabawenyo%29)

dinabaw

November 24th, 2009, 02:04 AM

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dinabaw

November 24th, 2009, 02:14 AM

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WawaY[625]

November 24th, 2009, 04:14 AM

Naa ginaconstruct na CHIMES dnh sa GENSAN! :banana:

Is it confirmed?

SiliconGulf

November 24th, 2009, 04:56 AM

“For as long they have the capability to lead…And this world needs gays. Look, when your wives need to look beautiful, they run to gays for help,” he said.

He defends and discriminates gays at the same time. That's our Mayor :nuts:

lgseccionph

November 24th, 2009, 07:43 AM

North-South Mindanao Expressway pushed

Davao City (24 November) -- A Northern to Southern Mindanao link—a main corridor like a Davao-Cagayan expressway—that would enable greater mobility of goods and people is now being pushed by Mindanao logistics and infrastructure industry players.

"We would like to sell the idea of an integrated logistics highway or corridor; one that would connect Northern and Southern Mindanao, two big economic centers in the region, that will propel Mindanao's socio-economic development," said Mr. Vic Lagdamen, president of the Mindanao Federation of Shippers' Association (MINFESA).

The said proposal will be presented to the government during the first Mindanao Logistics Conference this week November 25 to 26 in Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental with the theme: "Southern-Northern Mindanao Logictics Corridor: Key to Fast Track its Economic Development."

Lagdamen, who spearheaded the conference's regional consultation here recently, said that the "expressway" would not necessarily be the one passing through the current national highway, as long as it will "facilitate for a faster movement of goods and people".

He also said that while the Northern-Mindanao link is being pushed as a main corridor, the proposed integrated logistics and transportation plan should also include the Zamboanga, Caraga and other regions in Mindanao.

Mindanao is yet to have an integrated logistics and transportation plan, he said.

He said that the plan should figure significantly with the recent infrastructure boost in Mindanao, wherein major infrastructure were recently built like the Mindanao Container Terminal, along with the expansion of seaports and airports, and improvement of national roads.

"It is high time for Mindanao to have something like a logistics corridor given that infrastructure development in Mindanao is being fast tracked, and most especially since MEDCo is now currently formulating the Mindanao 2020 Peace and Development Framework Plan," said Usec. Virgilio Leyretana, chairman of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo).

Infrastructures are the arteries for progress, they provide access to economic opportunities for the depressed and vulnerable rural communities by opening new areas for economic development and linking the production areas with the urban centers and market, he said.

"The shift to logistics infrastructure should be a more comprehensive approach in tackling the overall logistics needs of Mindanao," Lagdamen said, noting that the cold chain and banana industries will also be among focus topics.

A "banana logistics corridor in Mindanao" has been identified as one of the topics in the two-day conference. Banana exports continued to remain the top 2 Mindanao export raking in US$456.11 million in 2008, a 16.12 percent increase from 2007's US$392.8 million, according to MEDCo data.

The conference also had its consultations in Cagayan de Oro and Zamboanga that will gather sectoral issues and concerns and will be presented in the conference.

Lagdamen said that they will not only forward the conference resolutions to concerned agencies like the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) but to aspiring presidential candidates saying that "the new administration should already have a buy-in into the idea".

Some international players like foreign shipping industries are also expected to attend the 200-strong delegation of shippers, shipping lines, cargo forwarders, service providers, and representatives from private sector and government agencies.

The port director of the Muara Port in Brunei Darussalam is also expected to be one of the conference speakers which would highlight port and infrastructure development thrust in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) sub-regional cooperation, Lagdamen said.

"Luzon is ahead of us in planning its own integrated logistics corridor and building expressways, interconnecting its ports and airports. It is high time for Mindanao to plan its own future and face the global challenge," a statement from the conference brochure says. (MEDCo) [pia]

lgseccionph

November 24th, 2009, 07:45 AM

Davao holds ICT Summit and Convergence 2009

Davao City (24 November) -- "ICT (information technology and communication) is a growing industry and has great potential for development here in Mindanao," this was bared by Secretary Ray Anthony Roxas-Chua III, CICT Chairman, during the Mindanao ICT Summit 2009 and Convergence 2009 held at the Davao Convention Center.

Compostela Valley joined the 2-day training sponsored by the Commission of Information and Communications Technology and various ICT groups which has "RoadMap 2015, Empowering Davao through Information and Communications Technology" as theme.

The summit, presented industry status on ICT Talent Development, Infrastructure Development, Cost of Doing Business, Business Environment. Panel discussion followed each topic.

A jobs fair was simultaneously conducted with the summit talks. It closed with an agreement signing for ICT Development by ICT Davao Inc., City Mayor of Davao, CHED, TESDA, DepEd, DOLE, DTI, and DCCCII.

Convergence 2009, which was held on the second day, consisted of talks about E-Government Development, Cyberservices, Human Capital Development, Information Infrastructure Development, Career Opportunities. TESDA, DOLE, DTI, NEDA and other sponsor agencies also gave inputs. The participants were also given site tours on established tele-centers. (J. Odi-itcd/ids-comval) [pia (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091124.htm&no=09)]

dinabaw

November 24th, 2009, 01:16 PM

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diehardbisdak

November 24th, 2009, 03:36 PM

...bai, business & pleasure ni nga trip? ..nagduda na hinuon ko if you will be looking for a site in Davao...heheh....guessing guessing lang bai... Rustan's or Shopwise? heheh!

Please, guys. I want to impress my companion sana. :) Thanks in advance!!!

davaoeagle

November 24th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Waterfront to spend P800M
renovation of Davao, Cebu hotels
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 25, 2009

CEBU CITY (PNA) – Philippine hotel chain Waterfront Philippines Inc. (WPI) will infuse P800 million to fund the renovation projects of three of its five hotels next year as part of the hotels’ regular maintenance activities, a senior official said.

WPI chair Renato Magadia said P450 million will be for the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino (WCCHC) and P200 million for the Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino (WAHC) near the Mactan-Cebu International airport in Lapu-Lapu City.

The remaining P150 million will be spent on renovation works for the Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao, Magadia said.

WPI held its annual stockholders’ meeting over the weekend.

“We felt that it is also the right time to enhance our hotels with the competition coming from the new hotels,” he added.

WPI president Kenneth Gatchalian also said the planned renovation of the hotels will be done in several phases covering a period of at least one year.

It will include a facelift of hotel rooms and improvement on its facilities, he said.

WPI approved a request from the board for the parent company to extend a total aggregate amount of P2 billion for the renovation efforts.

Part of the budget will also be applied to an outstanding loan that has a value of P836 million upon maturity on February 2010.

Aside from this, WPI also approved a board resolution from WCCHC to convert P600 million worth cash advances into common shares.

During the stockholders’ meeting, Magadia reported to shareholders that 2008 was considered “one of the most challenging years of the industry.”

“The global economic crunch came rather unexpectedly and it has brought with it the obvious implications for international travel, tourist spending and leisure spending in general,” he said.

In the middle part of 2008, Magadia said the company “braced for tough times” and the outlook turned from positive to conservative.

“We have done all that is necessary to keep our business steady. We are continuously streamlining our operations, implementing necessary austerity measures and always enhancing our processes in order to serve our customers efficiently and cost effectively,” he said.

davaoeagle

November 24th, 2009, 06:54 PM

National Conventions like this one is boon to more hotel rooms.

Pedia onco docs nat’l conference
Mindanao Daily Mirror
November 25, 2009

The Philippine Society of Pediatric Oncology in collaboration with Davao Children’s Cancer Fund, Inc. and Davao Medical Center Department of Pediatrics held its third national conference with this year’s theme “Childhood Cancer: The Anatomy and Physiology of Hope” last November 20 at Grand Regal Hotel in Davao City.

PSPO president Dr. Ma. Beatriz “Bea” Gepte informed the participants who are mostly doctors specializing in pediatric oncology and some nurses as well that the national conference aims to increase the awareness on childhood cancer aside from being its continuing medical education.

Gepte emphasized the need to get early treatment for the survival of cancer patients especially children.

Pediatric oncologist Dr. Mae Dolendo said there is an anatomy and physiology of hope for these cancer kids. The hope includes the moral support given by several partner agencies, medical colleagues, friends, and her family as well. As a result, there were some improvements going on in the services given to cancer patients.

Dolendo said child-hood cancer is curative. However, in our country particularly in Davao City or at Davao Medical Center it remains a struggle for both the cancer patients and the concerned families. Despite that, she still hopes for a Pediatric Center in Mindanao to be established soon.

Ana Theresa F. Basilio, RN

davaoeagle

November 24th, 2009, 07:18 PM

PIA Press Release
2009/11/25
Davao IT gears up for innovation month
by RG Alama

Davao City (25 November) -- The city's Information Technology sector is gearing up for the upcoming Innovation Month which aims to gather stakeholders and new ideas in a two-day event at SM City Davao.

Slated this December 3 to 4 the event will have the following main activities among which is the Service as a Software (SaaS) entrepreneur camp, development convention or devcon and the International Marketing and Microfinancing Workshop.

The SaaS camp is a competition among qualified teams for compelling SaaS based business prototypes. The winning team will be chosen by Winston Gamarillo, a Silicon Valley-based angel investor, who will provide the capital needed to operate the winning proposal.

The camp will also feature lectures and demonstrations of various SaaS-based business models.

The event will also feature the devcon where IT professionals and students gets to interact with each other in a series of activities like lightning talks, hackathon and birds of a feather.

Another event is the international marketing and microfinancing workshop where participants are taught on how to market their IT products globally.

According to Mark Maglana, one of the organizers, the event is for free and where participants can partake of pizza and beer and other freebies. Maglana said they are simulating the usual IT geek gathering with the usual fare of pizza and beer as to stimulate an exchange of ideas.

The event is organized is brought to you by ICT Davao, Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII), Philippine Software Industry Association, Davao Software Industry Incorporated with the support of Oracle, G2iX, Globe and SM malls. (PIA XI) [top]

reancorbz84

November 24th, 2009, 08:03 PM

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Ibex

November 24th, 2009, 11:59 PM

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 01:15 AM

junax

November 25th, 2009, 01:29 AM

^^ pagka ayos na lang. pwede mag couch potato boy position diha, naa pod unta pakapin remote para mag change ug channel sa movie hehe.

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 01:33 AM

^^ naa aw loveseat diha! haha, hmm excited na pud ko sa Abreeza cinemas akong gi ingnan si Ayala na unahan to!

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 01:36 AM

Murag cheap project man tong tupad sa heritage church oi. Ilang bunkhouse made of apokon. Cheap project ra siguro to. :lol:

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 01:38 AM

^^ lol okay lang basta unta impressive siya kay attraction baya siya kung padulong kag buhangin.

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 01:44 AM

^^ I doubt it, if the apokon bunkhouse is a good indication of what that project is. My guess is another bak-bak restaurant. :lol:

Fahdingding

November 25th, 2009, 01:47 AM

;46693271']Is it confirmed?

Yes! According to Sir Avel Manansala of GENSAN City Hall... Exec. Asst. to the Mayor!
Sa National Highway ang construction tabi ng Royale Hotel! :banana:

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 01:50 AM

^^ If ever, would that be the first shop in GenSan carrying all highend brands?

Fahdingding

November 25th, 2009, 01:57 AM

^^ If ever, would that be the first shop in GenSan carrying all highend brands?

Hopefully! Swerte ang GENSAN katabi nya lang ang DAVAO!

junax

November 25th, 2009, 02:10 AM

^^ and good for chimes for expanding the business to nearby gensan.

@peng, amakan or apokon bunkhouse means we will get the first amakan highrise in the future :lol: !!!

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 02:12 AM

^^ lol it doesn't mean the project is low budget kung amakan ang bunkhouse maybe the construction is for fencing. ug mauwaw pud ang tag-iya na ideal ang place kaatbang ang Camella North himuon lang lang niyang Kambingan! :lol:

franz235

November 25th, 2009, 02:25 AM

wow an expressway in Mindanao! sounds great!

davaoeagle

November 25th, 2009, 02:27 AM

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 03:37 AM

[QUOTE=Fahdingding;46746525]Hopefully! Swerte ang GENSAN katabi nya lang ang DAVAO![/

sandman.ink

November 25th, 2009, 03:44 AM

^^ lol

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 04:04 AM

malas pa rin..katabi namin ARMM :ohno:

hey what's wrong with ARMM? i'm all for supporting the collective aspiration of the bangsamoro people...

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 04:52 AM

hey what's wrong with ARMM? i'm all for supporting the collective aspiration of the bangsamoro people...

speaking of ARMM, naa na daw checkpoints sa Juna, Marfori ug Solariega? (bec. of Ampatuans / Mangudatu residences)

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 05:14 AM

matutuloy ba ang cctv dito?

Govinda

November 25th, 2009, 05:17 AM

Murag cheap project man tong tupad sa heritage church oi. Ilang bunkhouse made of apokon. Cheap project ra siguro to. :lol:

^^ I doubt it, if the apokon bunkhouse is a good indication of what that project is. My guess is another bak-bak restaurant. :lol:

yaiks! nakakasira naman yan sa view namin dito na area.. :ohno:

napansin ko nga na some cheap wood ang gamit dun sa kung anumang bunkhouse na nandun..

Nipa Hut style restos have seen better days. Let go of it and build modern ones. :)

^^ hahaha..

Govinda

November 25th, 2009, 05:20 AM

speaking of ARMM, naa na daw checkpoints sa Juna, Marfori ug Solariega? (bec. of Ampatuans / Mangudatu residences)

by the way, walang Moslem homeowner sa Solariega..

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 05:23 AM

by the way, walang Moslem homeowner sa Solariega..

juna ,nova tierra,marfori,gsis etc

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 05:42 AM

read sometime ago, governor of north cotabato with boxing stable has residence in solariega. dont know if accurate

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 05:48 AM

read sometime ago, governor of north cotabato with boxing stable has residence in solariega. dont know if accurate

gov pinol yun...

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 05:53 AM

hey what's wrong with ARMM? i'm all for supporting the collective aspiration of the bangsamoro people...
probly the notion that their religious/cultuaral gratification is barbarism without a cause?

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 06:23 AM

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have to be with a partner you know or end up sitting with a complete stranger:D

the seats look real comfy. ignoring seats around you, its nice to lay boredom on empty 3seat sofa

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 06:44 AM

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 06:45 AM

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dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 06:51 AM

Hi Dinabaw! Do you know if this bar is available in Davao City? Or do I have to buy this online for $8? *LOL*
Seriously, this is one dark chocolate that I would like to taste. :)

I guess not, but i can buy dark chocolate(tablea) with the same quality and same farmers who cultivated these cacaos, btw i just bought last saturday the tableas for pasalubong.

just like this

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eflex

November 25th, 2009, 06:52 AM

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 06:54 AM

ka usa lang siguro ko nakatan.aw sa Gmall & JSMall it's so tedious to go up sa 5th just to see a movie.LOL

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 06:56 AM

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Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 06:56 AM

^^ cinemas located at the top floor are not considerate to old folks :lol:

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 07:01 AM

ganda talaga sinehan davao city!:cheers:
the catch of those seats is to come in 2's or 3's if friends around is your way of enjoyment. otherwise, seats probly sorted that way to meet new friends inside:lol:

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:02 AM

^^ :lol: anyway i heard SM Lanang will offer Carpark type cinemas hehe

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:04 AM

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MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 07:04 AM

ka usa lang siguro ko nakatan.aw sa Gmall & JSMall it's so tedious to go up sa 5th just to see a movie.LOL
elevator of gmall could help launch you to the top in no time:D

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 07:06 AM

^^ cinemas located at the top floor are not considerate to old folks :lol:
:lol: especially the arthritics.
bigot:lol:

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 07:07 AM

^^ :lol: anyway i heard SM Lanang will offer Carpark type cinemas hehe

Seryoso to? :lol:

Anyway, a bit of OT here -

I got a forwarded SMS urging people to wear something black tomorrow (Nov 26) as a sign of condemnation to the massacre in Maguindanao early this week.

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:07 AM

^^ LOL i can still climb the 5th with or without the elevator!:D but the essence of watching a movie and bec the hassles of going-up and down is not there! well 1 thing is no smoking lounge in GMall LOL

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 07:07 AM

:lol: especially the arthritics.
bigot:lol:

As a doctor, you probably know what treatment Dinabaw needs for his arthritis. :lol:

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:09 AM

Seryoso to? :lol:

Anyway, a bit of OT here -

I got a forwarded SMS urging people to wear something black tomorrow (Nov 26) as a sign of condemnation to the massacre in Maguindanao early this week.

serious lol, btw i also got an SMS that patalsikin na daw yang mga A dito.

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 07:10 AM

serious lol, btw i also got an SMS that patalsikin na daw yang mga A dito.

That would be a very tall order. Perhaps even next to impossible.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:11 AM

probly the notion that their religious/cultuaral gratification is barbarism without a cause?

there is no such notion, except in the form of religious discrimination. there is violence in every religion / culture, and none of these instances should paint a negative picture to an entire region / people.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:12 AM

serious lol, btw i also got an SMS that patalsikin na daw yang mga A dito.

that's probably a rumor. Mayor Duterte is offering Davao as a peaceful haven to both families.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 07:13 AM

As a doctor, you probably know what treatment Dinabaw needs for his arthritis. :lol:
if not gouty, he can manage mobility. his pain threshold is a winner i guess:D

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:17 AM

there is no such notion, except in the form of religious discrimination. there is violence in every religion / culture, and none of these instances should paint a negative picture to an entire region / people.

i guess we should not touch religion here, what happened in Maguindanao it is an old tradition of vendetta(?) or Rido and it should stay that way & not spill over in other conflict.... i mean dili na unta maabot sa Christian and Muslim conflict.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:19 AM

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wives probaly. but i dont see reason offensive in the statement against gay, not that im defending the mayor. to have both worlds, how bout gay looking wives

not too serious, really. but it is similar to a foreign government official saying to be kind to filipinos because we keep their houses clean. i have nothing against hairdressers or domestic helpers, but i'm sure there are true leaders in the homosexual community that make a better example.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:20 AM

i guess we should not touch religion here, what happened in Maguindanao it is an old tradition of vendetta(?) or Rido and it should stay that way & not spilled over in other conflict.... i mean dili na unta maabot sa Christian and Muslim conflict.

ditto. i don't think it is. there are many countries in Southeast Asia that has peaceful integration between religions (like Singapore). there's no reason why Mindanao can't be one such place.

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 07:23 AM

if not gouty, he can manage mobility. his pain threshold is a winner i guess:D

his pain threshold is outstanding, considering he can still walk for miles. :lol:

OnT

Ano yung ginagawa dun sa Dencio's Kamayan - Bonifacio? Giniba nila yung old building.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 07:26 AM

there is no such notion, except in the form of religious discrimination. there is violence in every religion / culture, and none of these instances should paint a negative picture to an entire region / people.
okay. though my point of religion and culture dis not limit to local islam but extremism of the religion worldwide. the brutality of culture that uses religion to declare holy wars. its closely the same brutalities you find mass violent executions and beheadings, locally and where there are islamic unrest around the world. that inlcluded suicide bombings as a means that will get divine reward

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:27 AM

ditto. i don't think it is. there are many countries in Southeast Asia that has peaceful integration between religions (like Singapore). there's no reason why Mindanao can't be one such place.

I believe in the " new breed" muslim brothers they're well educated who have a vision so different from their elders , btw we should not condemned our muslim brothers because this kind of politics/tradition still exist in other parts of the country mostly in Central & Northern Luzon .

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 07:28 AM

serious lol, btw i also got an SMS that patalsikin na daw yang mga A dito.

magdilang anghel ka sana....sisirain lang nila ang davao city...ngayon na ang panahon..hindi sila welcome dito..

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:31 AM

I believe in the " new breed" muslim brothers they're well educated who have a vision so different from their elders , btw we should not condemned our muslim brothers because this kind of politics/tradition still exist in other parts of the country mostly in Central & Northern Luzon .

i agree. there is much value in supporting groups like the Young Moro Professionals Network. http://www.ympn.org

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 07:35 AM

ditto. i don't think it is. there are many countries in Southeast Asia that has peaceful integration between religions (like Singapore). there's no reason why Mindanao can't be one such place.
divisiveness will continue bec of inherent distrust. its something like living with an enemy. you cannot live peacefully with a neighbour who struggles against peaceful means of coexistence. plus the fact you dont trust their collabartions with groups that propagate terrorists and violent banditry

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 07:38 AM

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:43 AM

i think we have no enemies it's just some religious beliefs that maybe we don't undertand/understood and vise versa, but the thing is how would this "conflict" end? we have to co-exist which ever way we choose.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:46 AM

divisiveness will continue bec of inherent distrust. its something like living with an enemy. you cannot live peacefully with a neighbour who struggles against peaceful means of coexistence. plus the fact you dont trust their collabartions with groups that propagate terrorists and violent banditry

well, there is that OTHER proposal to divide the country to five nations. http://www.addu.edu.ph/tambara/book_reviews/r2-1_book.php Go Republic of Mindanao! lol

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 07:52 AM

well, there is that OTHER proposal to divide the country to five states. http://www.addu.edu.ph/tambara/book_reviews/r2-1_book.php Go Republic of Mindanao! lol

But don't you think creating an independent Mindanao Republic would just give these clans better chances at brandishing power and dominance?

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 07:54 AM

okay. though my point of religion and culture dis not limit to local islam but extremism of the religion worldwide. the brutality of culture that uses religion to declare holy wars. its closely the same brutalities you find mass violent executions and beheadings, locally and where there are islamic unrest around the world. that inlcluded suicide bombings as a means that will get divine reward

btw just to clarify there is no rape or beheading in Maguindanao, did you know the Israelis started terrorism in Middle East :D

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 07:58 AM

But don't you think creating an independent Mindanao Republic would just give these clans better chances at brandishing power and dominance?

In the book, there are five nations. Luzon, Cordillera, Visayas, Mindanao and Bangsamoro. The moro side of Mindanao will be a separate nation. Of course, there is still the question whether the moros will claim the rest of Mindanao as theirs. Perhaps not, if they're happy on their own side of the island. Nevertheless, I think there perhaps is no lasting solution to conflict there except until they really get a country of their own.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 08:00 AM

btw just to clarify there is no rape or beheading in Maguindanao, did you know the Israelis started terrorism in Middle East :D

and trained by the CIA...

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:00 AM

well, there is that OTHER proposal to divide the country to five nations. http://www.addu.edu.ph/tambara/book_reviews/r2-1_book.php Go Republic of Mindanao! lol
federalism would be the next step solutuion to a failed automy that was promised to them as genuine. this will isolate turmoil hotspots from general perception. development can move according to potentials and wealth of resources of individual state and not manila detrmine how much the region can get from its own resources. imo

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:06 AM

btw just to clarify there is no rape or beheading in Maguindanao, did you know the Israelis started terrorism in Middle East :D
okay. i was not insinuating only maguindanao:D. beheadings of those captives by kidnappings for whatever reasons

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 08:07 AM

the problem with federalism is how would you deal with Sharia Law and our own law?

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 08:09 AM

But don't you think creating an independent Mindanao Republic would just give these clans better chances at brandishing power and dominance?

As for the Bangsamoro country, they will be hardpressed in developing / improving their local economy once they no longer receive pork barrel from a national government. I think in the end they will have to think for the best of their constituents because there will be nothing left for them to feed on if their people are poor.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:10 AM

In the book, there are five nations. Luzon, Cordillera, Visayas, Mindanao and Bangsamoro. The moro side of Mindanao will be a separate nation. Of course, there is still the question whether the moros will claim the rest of Mindanao as theirs. Perhaps not, if they're happy on their own side of the island. Nevertheless, I think there perhaps is no lasting solution to conflict there except until they really get a country of their own.
i hope zamboanga peninsula will not become part of moro trerritory. zamboanga doesnt sound islam. lol

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 08:12 AM

As for the Bangsamoro country, they will be hardpressed in developing / improving their local economy once they no longer receive pork barrel from a national government. I think in the end they will have to think for the best of their constituents because there will be nothing left for them to feed on if their people are poor.

well thats already happening in ARMM , i mean w/ or without porkbarrel their investments are transferred in Davao :jk: :lol:

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 08:13 AM

i hope zamboanga peninsula will not become part of moro trerritory. zamboanga doesnt sound islam. lol

If I'm not mistaken, Zamboanga is one example where there's peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians. Fort Pilar there is revered by both faiths.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:15 AM

the problem with federalism is how would you deal with Sharia Law and our own law?
they can formulate sharia law and uphols it within their federal territory. but it cannot superced national law. and national supreme court sits above states supreme courts. i dont know am not lawyer. attorney ph is a legal person who knows best

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 08:20 AM

In the book, there are five nations. Luzon, Cordillera, Visayas, Mindanao and Bangsamoro. The moro side of Mindanao will be a separate nation. Of course, there is still the question whether the moros will claim the rest of Mindanao as theirs. Perhaps not, if they're happy on their own side of the island. Nevertheless, I think there perhaps is no lasting solution to conflict there except until they really get a country of their own.

A country of their own with enough resources for self-sustenance. Otherwise, lack of resources on their side would just give them a good excuse to expand their territory through belligerency.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:20 AM

If I'm not mistaken, Zamboanga is one example where there's peaceful coexistence between Muslims and Christians. Fort Pilar there is revered by both faiths.
i felt the 2 groups dont have equal level of toleracne. i wonder which of the 2 is more accepting to the other for them to coexist peacefully

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 08:21 AM

they can formulate sharia law and uphols it within their federal territory. but it cannot superced national law. and national supreme courts sits above states supreme courts. i dont know am not lawyer. attorney ph is a legal person who knows best

so do our muslim brothers accept the national/federal law if it's inclined to our law? an example if i break a law in Bangsamoro should i be tried in their law? how could one delienate whats not wrong in our law and not in Sharia? so can i find refuge in their law if ever i want to marry 5 wives ?:lol:

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 08:22 AM

they can formulate sharia law and uphols it within their federal territory. but it cannot superced national law. and national supreme court sits above states supreme courts. i dont know am not lawyer. attorney ph is a legal person who knows best

national (or federal law) will be kept to a minimum, such as only those that concern national interest. everything else will be under the state. there is no universal rule on how to divide this. the lines will be drawn once the proposal is approved.

davaob4now

November 25th, 2009, 08:26 AM

But don't you think creating an independent Mindanao Republic would just give these clans better chances at brandishing power and dominance?

i dont want a mindanao republic..i want a davao republic comprising the provinces of davao...:)

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:27 AM

A country of their own with enough resources for self-sustenance. Otherwise, lack of resources on their side would just give them a good excuse to expand their territory through belligerency.
even if you give them the ?oil rich potentials of sulo territory, will keep them poor bec they dont want hard work bec of their hunger to populate more develop territories and grab it their own. excuse my "imo'

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 08:27 AM

i'm not campaigning or anything here, but among the candidates, gibo has a proposal on how to give certain regions a choice for more or less ties with national government. more autonomy will mean less national support / funding. davao can decide to be more independent and keep more of its revenues because it is more self-sustaining, and can rely less from national dole-outs. these can all be done without an extensive proposal like federalism. i'm all for this.

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 08:34 AM

Here are some photos of the Maguindanao Massacre.

*WARNING - SOME IMAGES ARE VERY GRAPHIC *

http://www.daylife.com/search/photos/1/grid?q=Maguindanao

Something I got from the Not So Good News Thread.

Rajah_Soliman

November 25th, 2009, 08:34 AM

so do our muslim brothers accept the national/federal law if it's inclined to our law? an example if i break a law in Bangsamoro should i be tried in their law? how could one delienate whats not wrong in our law and not in Sharia? so can i find refuge in their law if ever i want to marry 5 wives ?:lol:

you're an opportunist

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 08:36 AM

even if you give them the ?oil rich potentials of sulo territory, will keep them poor bec they dont want hard work bec of their hunger to populate more develop territories and grab it their own. excuse my "imo'

Good point.

Having a separate Mindanao Republic may be ideal. But we have to consider the culture of the people populating the island to determine whether the ideal is also the correct thing to do.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:37 AM

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:40 AM

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:50 AM

Something I got from the Not So Good News Thread.
i want to see indefinite rule of martial law in the province now. call off province participation in the election. disarm the province and arrest all the suspects with team of bloody human rightists. and drown them in a pool of boilng water

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 08:51 AM

is that something new in the platforms of politcians in every election?

haven't heard that from others yet. he's the only one espousing detailed systemic change so far instead of general promises.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 08:56 AM

you're an opportunist
your jealouse:D

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 09:02 AM

i want to see indefinite rule of martial law in the province now. call off province participation in the election. disarm the province and arrest all the suspects with team of bloody human rightists. and drown them in a pool of boilng water

Gruesome sight. :ohno:

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 09:06 AM

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 09:16 AM

Gruesome sight. :ohno:
yeah, makes one feel sick. and its a heartbreaking sight of bodies and casualties are all muslims too?

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 09:25 AM

mood-changer...

are there new establishments that are planning to open this december in time for the christmas season?

Govinda

November 25th, 2009, 09:28 AM

ka usa lang siguro ko nakatan.aw sa Gmall & JSMall it's so tedious to go up sa 5th just to see a movie.LOL

^^ cinemas located at the top floor are not considerate to old folks :lol:

:rofl:

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 09:35 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2488/4119275073_4e66de6384_b.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jesclamado/4119275073/sizes/l/

WawaY[625]

November 25th, 2009, 09:45 AM

soon madagdagan na yan ng isa pang "mataas" to the right :D

nag start na ba ang construction nung dialysis call center?

KING CITY

November 25th, 2009, 09:53 AM

(ot)

btw, sa Ateneo de Davao pala nag-aaral ang mga anak/kapamilya ng Ampat... at Mangu.... wala lang :)

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 10:02 AM

DIALYSIS CENTER FTC BLDG.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/IMG_1874.jpg

;46759245']soon madagdagan na yan ng isa pang "mataas" to the right :D

nag start na ba ang construction nung dialysis call center?

the impact in this skyline is interesting to look forward to. nice btw and glassy. too

Govinda

November 25th, 2009, 10:02 AM

^^ at nagdyi-gym din sila sa Holiday Spa or Metro Lifestyle..

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 10:07 AM

and i want to ignore the thought of truckload of armed security in the tugs?

jogavilz

November 25th, 2009, 10:08 AM

^^grabe rin mga bahay nila sa Juna. i dunno if this is true, but some residents in Juna near their compound are selling their houses kay nahadlok sila

WawaY[625]

November 25th, 2009, 10:16 AM

my gf lives near the area and totoo daw na binibenta ng iba ang bahay nila..nakadaan na rin ako sa harap ng bahay nila and yes medyo di ako comfortable sa dami ng bodyguard na nakatambay sa labas

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 10:26 AM

^^grabe rin mga bahay nila sa Juna. i dunno if this is true, but some residents in Juna near their compound are selling their houses kay nahadlok sila
almost junax subdivision. i wish the council could recalssify the the whole subdivision into something heavy industrial if not a high security penal farm. asap

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 10:30 AM

almost junax subdivision. i wish the council could recalssify the the whole subdivision into something heavy industrial if not a high security penal farm. asap

that's ridiculous. there's nothing industrial about juna subdivision. it's all schools, government agencies, a few businesses, NGO's and residential houses. my parents live there too. all that's needed is to bring them in line with decent behavior. there has been no violence reported in the area. only rowdiness.

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 10:34 AM

i will not object though if a large police precinct can be established nearby. and by the way, Digong's mom, Nanay Soling, lives in Juna too, not too far from there.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 10:56 AM

if the clan was able to claim the life of a davaoeno in side a bar, its not far fetch it could halpen in altercations between them and neighbour inside subdivision. it seems their way of presence in the subdivision is already a concern to tranquility 24/7. fear can be disruptive to sleep

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 10:58 AM

true. that's why i'm all in favor for major police presence in the area...

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 11:04 AM

let's just hope that the [national] administration will be able to bring the guilty to justice and we can all sleep more soundly...

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:05 AM

if only allowed to raise hogs of commercial scale in disposed houses and lots in the next house around,

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 11:08 AM

if only allowed to raise hogs of commercial scale in disposed houses and lots in the next house around,

haha. i don't think these are devout muslims. soulless people like these have no belief in the afterlife.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:12 AM

let's just hope that the [national] administration will be able to bring the guilty to justice and we can all sleep more soundly...
they say, the network of influence ranged from top level of national government to the outlaws with bits and pieces of renegaderebels, abus, other terrys, and other basdit groups? cant hope much

SiliconGulf

November 25th, 2009, 11:14 AM

not this time. administration has to do it right as it is close to elections and they have the global eye fixed on them.

adeeh

November 25th, 2009, 11:14 AM

I guess not, but i can buy dark chocolate(tablea) with the same quality and same farmers who cultivated these cacaos, btw i just bought last saturday the tableas for pasalubong.

just like this

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/5817/19009101.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/19009101.jpg/)

Oh you're in the US? It's cool how you have Askinosie within reach.
*confused*.... is that tablea or powdered chocolate? :) honestly, i would love to get my hands on that dark chocolate bar. I just need to figure out how to have it shipped to Cebu City.

sandman.ink

November 25th, 2009, 11:15 AM

that's probably a rumor. Mayor Duterte is offering Davao as a peaceful haven to both families.

hopefully, they will learn in due time to obey simple rules, like the basic traffic rules/regulation...

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:22 AM

not this time. administration has to do it right as it is close to elections and they have the global eye fixed on them.
i want to arm the human rights group and go after the perpetrators of the maguindanao massacre. i want to see ms de lima in full battle gear carrying rpgs and band load of bullets wrapped all over her boodyr and go rambo in the middle of warzone in maguindanao

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:41 AM

hopefully, they will learn in due time to obey simple rules, like the basic traffic rules/regulation...
hopefully cctv in street intersections and in strategic sections of the city and red light cameras in major traffic light intersections and of course private and government establishments

sandman.ink

November 25th, 2009, 11:45 AM

hopefully cctv in street intersections and in strategic sections of the city and red light cameras in major traffic light intersections

hopefully CCTV can help, pero I'm pessimistic kasi violations are done in front of traffic enforcers and they can't do anything about it.

anyways, 57 na pala confirmed dead...how brazen can you get. 57. yay

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:51 AM

hopefully CCTV can help, pero I'm pessimistic kasi violations are done in front of traffic enforcers and they can't do anything about it.

anyways, 57 na pala confirmed dead...how brazen can you get. 57. yay
where law enforcers are helpless to arrest offenders, violations unfolding is video recorded for evidence.

jogavilz

November 25th, 2009, 11:55 AM

^^speaking of traffic violations..... i guess the enforcers may be also afraid because by looking at their license plate, they can tell where these people come from. one time, nakasakay ako sa surplus na SUV ng tito, then kalit nag red light, gipalusot na lang sa traffic aid kay "M" man ang first letter sa license plate.

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:56 AM

and probly deth count could still go up even more than just that? its very sad. havent heared condemnation from the human rights group and fake group of fake political agenda

MtApoStandard

November 25th, 2009, 11:57 AM

^^speaking of traffic violations..... i guess the enforcers may be also afraid because by seeing their license plate, they can tell where these people come from. one time, sumakay ako sa surplus na SUV ng tito, then kalit nag red light, gipalusot na lang sa traffic aid kay "M" man ang license plate.
mnlif?

abskess

November 25th, 2009, 12:03 PM

probly the notion that their religious/cultuaral gratification is barbarism without a cause?

FALSE bro...

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 12:52 PM

anyway goys i hope we should confine this to their "clan war" and nothing else , this clan war is not exclusive in Mindanao it is existed in Luzon & Visayas, i surely agree the perpetrators should be captured and tried.

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 01:00 PM

hmmm imo it really needs some retoke especially in the upper level, na papangiwi talaga ko diyan LOL maybe a half circle w/ trellis design will do to break the monotony !:okay:

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/abs_surg/IMG_1874.jpg

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Oh you're in the US? It's cool how you have Askinosie within reach.
*confused*.... is that tablea or powdered chocolate? :) honestly, i would love to get my hands on that dark chocolate bar. I just need to figure out how to have it shipped to Cebu City.

yeah USA....."Unahan Sa Agdao"! :lol: , seriously i can buy it here in Davao kay kanang mga cacao/cocoa is being regulated by MARS USA in Malagos , mao ng tablea locally made in Malagos is no different from the Askinosie choclate bars and powders. :cheers:

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 01:17 PM

adeeh

November 25th, 2009, 02:00 PM

yeah USA....."Unahan Sa Agdao"! :lol: , seriously i can buy it here in Davao kay kanang mga cacao/cocoa is being regulated by MARS USA in Malagos , mao ng tablea locally made in Malagos is no different from the Askinosie choclate bars and powders. :cheers:

Hahaha! now i get it! :lol: thanks dinabaw :D

I'm kinda addicted to dark chocolates that's why I asked you those questions, hehe... Maybe I'll ask my mom to buy the chocolate bar for me. Ang problema kay ang shipping :)

dinabaw

November 25th, 2009, 02:04 PM

Hahaha! now i get it! :lol: thanks dinabaw :D

I'm kinda addicted to dark chocolates that's why I asked you those questions, hehe... Maybe I'll ask my mom to buy the chocolate bar for me. Ang problema kay ang shipping :)

sige padala ka rin dito! :D masarap daw talaga sabi ni @davaoeagle hehe

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 02:14 PM

congrats RP for being the most dangerous place for journalist...thanks to our neighbor...

WawaY[625]

November 25th, 2009, 02:30 PM

xzibit31

November 25th, 2009, 03:02 PM

what happend in maguindanao, between the magudadato and the ampatuans is a clear case of RIDO with some election violence in between.

this should not and never spill over to davao city.

ps. the families of the Ampatuans have already left davao. they pulled out their kids from the ateneo. there are at undisclosed place right now. most probably in manila.

eflex

November 25th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Rajah_Soliman

November 25th, 2009, 04:38 PM

ps. the families of the Ampatuans have already left davao. they pulled out their kids from the ateneo. there are at undisclosed place right now. most probably in manila.

hopefully the eco4000 and one oasis area will now revert back to peace and serenity....

Rajah_Soliman

November 25th, 2009, 04:50 PM

i want to arm the human rights group and go after the perpetrators of the maguindanao massacre. i want to see ms de lima in full battle gear carrying rpgs and band load of bullets wrapped all over her boodyr and go rambo in the middle of warzone in maguindanao

seriously, im wondering where these so called human rights groups/activists are right now....

Yre

November 25th, 2009, 06:09 PM

seriously, im wondering where these so called human rights groups/activists are right now....

Very strange indeed. Until now we still haven't heard even a squeak from De Lima's mouth or any human rights group.

Where are those so called human rightest even if this is a political clan war, the fact that innocent people and journalists were murdered in cold blood, they should be at least condemning it.

davaoeagle

November 25th, 2009, 06:26 PM

yu should ask kuya davaoeagle for that. hehe

You can buy it online. http://www.askinosie.com/

It's available in most parts of North America if you wanna buy it from the stores.

davaoeagle

November 25th, 2009, 06:27 PM

sige padala ka rin dito! :D masarap daw talaga sabi ni @davaoeagle hehe

Masarap talaga siya if you dig dark chocolates.

Peng Hok

November 25th, 2009, 10:34 PM

Very strange indeed. Until now we still haven't heard even a squeak from De Lima's mouth or any human rights group.

Where are those so called human rightest even if this is a political clan war, the fact that innocent people and journalists were murdered in cold blood, they should be at least condemning it.

Oo nga pala! Nasan na ba si De Lima?? Nagtatago yata. :lol: Ngayon ang tamang panahaon para pumapel sya. Nasan ba sya??? :lol:

sandman.ink

November 26th, 2009, 01:33 AM

sandman.ink

November 26th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Very strange indeed. Until now we still haven't heard even a squeak from De Lima's mouth or any human rights group.

Where are those so called human rightest even if this is a political clan war, the fact that innocent people and journalists were murdered in cold blood, they should be at least condemning it.

actually, De Lima has broken her silence...said Arroyo Government seems to be giving suspects special treatment...and that the suspects should have now been invited for questioning..

Rajah_Soliman

November 26th, 2009, 01:35 AM

mukha nga, last tue afternoon, a convoy of SUVs were seen racing towards DIA

i hope they're gone forever.

dinabaw

November 26th, 2009, 01:41 AM

Oo nga pala! Nasan na ba si De Lima?? Nagtatago yata. :lol: Ngayon ang tamang panahaon para pumapel sya. Nasan ba sya??? :lol:

wala pa daw budget pa puntang Maguindanao :lol:

sandman.ink

November 26th, 2009, 01:45 AM

i hope they're gone forever.

unlikely...one Ampatuan lang ang reported right now that will be turned over to authorities...meron pang ibang matitira in power...and that is assuming this one Ampatuan will be convicted

carrotz

November 26th, 2009, 01:52 AM

unsa ka true na naa day isa ka ampatuan mudagan ug councilor sa davao city?

junax

November 26th, 2009, 01:52 AM

actually, De Lima has broken her silence...said Arroyo Government seems to be giving suspects special treatment...and that the suspects should have now been invited for questioning..

knowing De Lima the commissioner of CHR (Criminal's Human Rights), her statement should be "PLEASE RESPECT THE RIGHTS OF MAYOR AMPATUAN AND COMPANY!, Human kasi sila eh."

at tulad ng nangyari dito sa davao (na kinalimutan nya ang katarantaduhan na pinaggagawa ng mga rapist, drug dealers, etc), kakalimutan din nya ang 40+ bodies na minasaker sa maguindanao in exchange of the rights of the criminals. kumbaga, CRIMINAL'S RIGHTS first, yan si DE LIMA bow. sorry po, pilipino lang.

Rajah_Soliman

November 26th, 2009, 02:28 AM

unsa ka true na naa day isa ka ampatuan mudagan ug councilor sa davao city?

hmmmm.... let's see what Rody will do? Ngayon nya ilabas ang tapang nya! gud nayt davao!

dinabaw

November 26th, 2009, 02:30 AM

Rarin’ for the outdoors
Wednesday, 25 November 2009 • 61 views, 32 today

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For some years now I’ve been following a rather sedentary lifestyle, due mostly to my blogging and Internet-based involvements. I do get to go out and meet people a lot — and I’ve been busy with a couple of major events — but I’ve not been engaging in truly active stuff lately. It’s a wonder my midsection hasn’t flared out on me yet…

Since a couple of weeks ago, however, I’ve been itching to go out and stretch my limbs, limber up and flex some muscles. I’m not talking about exercise, though (although that, too, is climbing up my list of priorities). The outdoors! The beaches that are less than an hour away from where I live, the mountains that are accessible to me anytime I wished to be there.

Coleman tent and Habagat ruck sackSo that’s why I found myself acquiring a backpacker’s tent recently, and a mountaineer’s ruck sack as well. When I was in Makati last week, I saw some cool tents at a Coleman shop, and they were on sale! The one I got is a solo tent that’s aerodynamic and lightweight, and promises to be watertight. Can’t wait to field test it!

Then this afternoon, back in Davao, I walked into a Habagat shop at Matina Town Square to get myself my first Habagat bag. I was part of a mountaineering club back in the ’90s, but the packs I had then weren’t made by this Proudly-Filipino manufacturer. You gotta love their tagline: “Built by Hand. Tested by Nature.”

Now that I have the gear and the will to get down and dirty again after all these years, I’m going to head out to Samal Island for a trek and an overnight on the beach. Then maybe a hop to the mountainside to commune with the trees. This weekend, most probably.

Blogie Blog (http://www.robilloblog.com/2009/11/25/rarin-for-the-outdoors/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+Blogie+%28Blogie+Blog%29)

dinabaw

November 26th, 2009, 02:39 AM

Maragusan tours: Tagbibinta, Marangig Falls and Kanlawig hot springs
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Tagbibinta Falls

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Kanlawig Hot Springs

Where: Maragusan Comval Province
When: Sunday, December 13, 2009
Fee: 750 pesos

Itinerary: (Click underlined text for images)

3:30 am Assembly Time @ Mcdo Bajada
4:00 am ETD Davao to Maragusan
6:30 am ETA Maragusan
7:00 am Poblacion (breakfast)
8:00 am Tagbibinta Falls Parlos Games, Exchange gift
10:30 am Lunch
12:30 nn Marangig Falls
2:30 pm Kanlawig Hot spring /image
4:30 pm ETD Maragusan to Davao
7:00 pm eta Davao City

Fee inclusions: Fare, Lunch only

Exchange gift is optional – 200 pesos and up

Please bring your camera, food utensils , swim attire and extra wears.

Deadline for registration will be this December 04, 2009.

Please contact: Weng @ 09295980194
Sarah @ 09392383900

Dispatser_sa Kanto (http://pedroiho.wordpress.com/2009/11/25/maragusan-tours-tagbibinta-marangig-falls-and-kanlawig-hot-springs/)

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sandman.ink

November 26th, 2009, 03:09 AM

^^ that is Greenbelt Cinema, if Im not mistaken

junax

November 26th, 2009, 03:18 AM

^^ that is Greenbelt Cinema, if Im not mistaken

pic 1 and 2, sa g-mall cinema 6 yan.

so kung lazy boy ang cinema 8 (red carpet), recliner ang cinema 6, ang cinema 7 ano?

sandman.ink

November 26th, 2009, 03:33 AM

sana 3D, wag waterbed like Peng Hok said.. lol

davaoeagle

November 26th, 2009, 06:14 AM

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Rubber training center in Marilog inaugurated
Wednesday, November 25, 2009

FIVE years or more from now, the hilly cogonal lands of Marahan, Marilog District, Davao City might be dotted with mature stand of rubber trees.

That is, if the indigenous people of the area will adopt the rubber-based farming system showcased at the Department of Agriculture XI's Regional Integrated Agricultural Research Center (RIARC) for Hilly Land Integrated Farming System located in this locality.

During the recent inaugural blessing of the Regional Rubber Training Center at RIARC, which was funded under DA's High Value Commercial Crops Program (HVCC), DA regional executive director Carlos B. Mendoza appealed to the Manobo and Matigsalog tribes who inhabit these ancestral lands to plant permanent crops such as rubber, as these could give a bigger income as well as control soil erosion which is the number one problem in hilly areas.

City Agriculturist Rocelio Tabay likewise stressed the importance of adoption of proper cultivation technology in the hilly lands in order to attain not only bigger yield but more importantly to achieve sustainable production in these marginal areas.

"Rubber farming is a relatively new enterprise in the Davao Region, and through this training center we had just inaugurated, we hope to train interested farmers on the basic techniques of growing this commodity," Mendoza said, adding that aside from serving as training venue for rubber technologies, RIARC in Marahan will also serve as destination point for field tours for individuals or groups of farmers who are interested in seeing various aspects of rubber cultivation.

Prior to the inauguration, planting of several hills of rubber tree was also conducted within the RIARC area as DA-XI's way of celebrating the Global Warming Consciousness Week.

davaoeagle

November 26th, 2009, 06:18 AM

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Real estate firm launches Villa Azalea's 'bahay kubo'
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By Carlo P. Mallo

ONE of the features of the Filipinos ingenuity in the field of architecture is the "bahay kubo."

Now in the new millennium, a local developer is reviving the icon of Filipino architecture in his latest real estate development.

Launched Sunday was the model unit of Villa Azalea, a housing project of Mountain Haven, Inc., located in the thriving area of Ma-a, which sits on the border of the city's business district.

"This is the bahay kubo of the new millennium, our modern take on the icon of Filipino architecture," Martin Pineda, president of Mountain Haven Inc., told Sun.Star Davao in an interview during the launch.

Multi-awarded architect John David O'Yek, who designed the units, explained that not only the houses were designed with the concept of the "bahay kubo" in mind.

"It is maaliwalas, maliwanag, and mahangin," O'Yek said.

The middle size housing units of Villa Azalea have an estimated total floor area of about 70 square meters but is able to hold three bedrooms, three toilets and bath, a maids quarter, a garage, a secluded laundry and clothesline area.

"This is a step towards sustainable living, we tap the potentials of nature using natural light, ventilation, and the houses are compact and complete," O'Yek said.

davaoeagle

November 26th, 2009, 06:22 AM

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Home away from home
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By Henrylito D. Tacio

EVERYONE loves to travel -- whether for business, pleasure, or for the sake of travel. As we are evanescent in a place, we generally stay in any of the following: inn, lodge, hostel, or hotel. As we lay down, we think of our home we left behind.

There's no place like home. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. puts it aptly when he wrote in Homesick in Heaven: "Where we love is home; home that our feet may leave, but not our hearts."

Famous English author Charles Dickens agrees. "Home is a name, a word, it is a strong one; stronger than magician ever spoke, or spirit ever answered to, in the strongest conjuration," he pointed out.

With this in mind, Pedro Anino and his wife Ester built the three-storey La Anclar Hometel at Bonifacio Street near the University of Immaculate Conception.

"We established a dormitory three years ago and there were so many inquiries from our guests and also those staying as transient," recalls Jocelyn A. Talania, the general manager. "That's why we put up this establishment right beside the dormitory."

The Aninos (Pedro is from Zamboanga del Norte while Ester was born in Norala, South Cotabato) came to Davao in the 1970s and decided to stay in the city for good.

"Davao is very peaceful (compared to other cities we have been to)," the couple explained. "We found the city as a good place to invest our time and money."

On why building another hotel in Davao when there are already a lot of well-known hotels, Talania answers. "Our service and amenities are the same as those you will have when you stay in luxury hotels. I think our hotel is an alternative to those expensive hotels."

What makes La Anclar differ from other hotels in the city? "For one, it has this homey feeling," Talania says. "Of course, it is easy to get to as the place is within the heart of the city."

True enough. Claveria Street is just a walking distance away. Below the hotel, there are offices and restaurants. Not only that, hospitals, banks, and some government offices are within reach.

If you never heard of La Anclar it's because it has just opened recently, last August 8 to be exact. Currently, it has 22 rooms and expansion is going on. A single standard good for one person costs P650 per night but if you want a single standard with bigger floor area just add P150 to the original rate. The charge for double deluxe (with two beds) is P1,200 per night (the same price for one big matrimonial bed).

A family room (one matrimonial bed and one single bed with one pull-out bed) costs P1,500 per night while a junior suite room (bigger floor area with coffee table, one big bed and one single standard bed) is P1,800.

The prices don't include yet the service charge, which is 10 percent of the price.

Aside from room accommodations where one can stay, La Anclar is also a good place for live in and live out seminars, weddings, birthday parties, and conferences.

"Our function hall has the capacity for 100 to 150 people, or 200 if theater type sitting arrangement is employed."

Hungry and want to eat right something? You don't have to go further. Its 28-year-old chef, Gene Talania, prepares homestyle Filipino delicacies, which are delivered right into your room. Just tell him what you want, and he will cook it for you. "Our food selection is varied," Talania said.

The name La Anclar is chic, unique, and sound very foreign. Actually, it is derived from the names of the owner's grandchildren. La comes from Lance while An from Andrea and Clar from Clarisse.

Talania urges, "Stay at La Anclar Hometel where comfort comes first with amenities and services just the way you want it, at less cost. We have also friendly crews and staff."

The words of Lemony Snicket comes to mind: "One's home is like a delicious piece of pie you order in a restaurant on a country road one cozy evening -- the best piece of pie you have ever eaten in your life - and can never find again. After you leave home, you may find yourself feeling homesick, even if you have a new home that has nicer wallpaper and a more efficient dishwasher than the home in which you grew up."

For inquiries and accommodations, please call any of these numbers: 305.5115 and 224.2373. If you are not from Davao, dial 082 first. For those from other countries, dial 6382 first and then the phone numbers. Its website is still under construction: www.laanclarhometel.com

davaoeagle

November 26th, 2009, 06:23 AM

davaoeagle

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davaoeagle

November 26th, 2009, 06:33 AM

Voices of Ateneo
November 25, 2009
Mindanao Daily Mirror

On November 29, Sunday, SM City Davao hosts Ateneo's first ever back-to-back grand choral event featuring Ateneo de Manila University College Glee Club and the Carillon Ateneo de Davao Glee Club. The Voices of Ateneo is a concert mounted in celebration of the great 150 years of Jesuit education.

The two choral groups belong to the country's top-notch choral ensembles. With Maria Lourdes Hermo (Ateneo de Manila College Glee Club) and David Cesar Fortuna (Carillon Ateneo de Davao) as conductors and coaches, this musical event is the best way to end sweet November and kick off the December Holidays!

Catch the Voices of Ateneo only at Mindanao's premier shopping, dining and leisure destination-- SM City Davao

MtApoStandard

November 26th, 2009, 06:41 AM

unsa ka true na naa day isa ka ampatuan mudagan ug councilor sa davao city?
dont waste your vote on something that threatens aspirations of evry davaoeno for davaocity and region

MtApoStandard

November 26th, 2009, 06:53 AM

unlikely...one Ampatuan lang ang reported right now that will be turned over to authorities...meron pang ibang matitira in power...and that is assuming this one Ampatuan will be convicted
philippines is acknowledged to deliver justice at snails pace. a mostrous task this time for at least 57 unarmed individuals, i doubt will come any sooner. i hope authorities lay reasonable time frame than wait the sys to take its course. it hopeless that way. the longer the delay, courruption could get in the way and take over. this is disastrous to pro gov candidates if used as election issue against the government. my 2 cents

MtApoStandard

November 26th, 2009, 06:58 AM

dinabaw

November 26th, 2009, 12:43 PM

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Noize_320

November 26th, 2009, 12:55 PM

unsa ka true na naa day isa ka ampatuan mudagan ug councilor sa davao city?

oh come on...Davao is never their turf...especially how us Davaoenos would see their reputation...:ohno:

dinabaw

November 26th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Camp Holiday
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adeeh

November 26th, 2009, 01:17 PM

^^ Waw! Another reason for me to go back to Davao City! :)

Crossing my fingers that Powerbooks and Fully Booked will also open there. I'll throw in Starbucks too :lol:

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November 26th, 2009, 03:46 PM

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dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 01:31 AM

IBM technology center boosts SMEs in Davao
Friday, November 27, 2009

By Carlo P. Mallo

SOFTWARE and hardware developer, IBM Philippines, Inc. has vowed to support the thriving business sector in Davao City by providing a technology center for small and medium enterprises.

In an Online interview with Sun.Star Davao, IBM representative Owen Cammayo said the technology to be shared by the hardware software developer will expose the local SME's to information technology.

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"The system will show IT as a partner, a tool for business growth," Cammayo said.

IBM Philippines, together with the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII), and ICT Davao inked a partnership for the first time in the advocacy of addressing the needs of SMEs through innovation and technology.

The memorandum of agreement provides that IBM will bring its knowledge in SME solutions in Mindanao through the Davao City SME Center to provide IBM partners and local developers an avenue to innovate and advocate.

IBM will make available to DCCCII one (1) Blade Server unit inclusive of peripherals and enablement kit, and trainings. In addition, ICT Davao is also committed to market/promote the SME Center as a training/advocacy tool for Davao SMEs, access to SME Toolkit and other Open Source tools (i.e. IBM Lotus Symphony), and manage and oversee maintenance of their three (3) donated desktop PCs and other IT peripherals.

The SME Technology Center will serve as the heart of the Davao City SME Center as it extends IBM's aim of making a substantial contribution to SMEs especially in cities where IBM's geo-expansion initiatives are concentrated. (CPM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/ibm-technology-center-boosts-smes-davao)

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November 27th, 2009, 02:00 AM

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that lear has been parked there for a long time na, together with a gulfstream and another private jet plane sa may cargo area.

kudjao na gyud si Quiboloy kay naay learjet,naa AQ letters sa tail, iyang ma tan.aw from his school above hehe , mao kaha na nasa likod?

MtApoStandard

November 27th, 2009, 04:10 AM

Malaysian firm to look at Davao City’s septage situation in December PDF Print E-mail
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Written by Manuel Cayon / Reporter
Thursday, 26 November 2009 19:38

DAVAO CITY—The Malaysian agency managing its countrywide septage treatment promised to visit this city to look at how it can install a working treatment facility in Malaysia, a city councilor here said.

Experts from the Kuala Lumpur-based In The Water Consortium (IWC) said they would visit this city of 1.3 million residents on Dec. 2 “to go around and look at the current septage situation in the city and assist us in coming up with a septage-management plan for the city.”

The IWC volunteered to help the city after city councilor Leonardo Avila III presented the ordinance he authored to work up the septage management of the city. Avila told the BusinessMirror on Sunday that the IWC said the city council move on coming up with a septage management “was their experience 15 years ago when it was also starting to come up with managing its own solid-waste disposal.”

“Now that they have a better septage management, they said they wanted to help also, especially that they have now an agreement with the Davao City Water District [DCWD], on exchange of technical knowledge as well as providing more training for DCWD,” he said.

Davao City has no existing septage management, Avila said, relying mainly on independent and small companies offering to declog and empty the individual septic tanks of houses. At the height of the uproar about five years ago over television footage of septage trucks unloading the sludge into manholes and open canals, Avila said the companies were forced to present their own ponds or catchment area where they were supposed to unload and treat the sludge they siphon from the households.

“But we have not really systematized or seriously monitored if they really used these ponds at all,” he said. --

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/19013-malaysian-firm-to-look-at-davao-citys-septage-situation-in-december.html

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November 27th, 2009, 04:33 AM

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dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 05:58 AM

Loco over Croco
Written by: Garcia , Ian C.
Thursday, 26 November 2009

FOR many years, people widely accepted the using and wearing of shoes, belts, bags and wallets made from crocodile leather. It is recently that, here in Davao, we have accepted the practice of making use of crocodile meat as food.
Last weekend, after previously trying out various crocodile meat fares at Davao Crocodile Park’s Riverwalk Grill and Cafe El Gato (such as sisig, pasta, barbecue, and even a crocodile Creole dish), we were lucky to be the first – not just in Mindanao but in the entire country - to sample “Lechon na Buwaya,” or as Chef Dino Dizon christened it, “Nilasing na Buwaya” at Rizal Promenade.
Chef Dino, executive chef of Cafe El Gato and a graduate of the California Culinary Academy, named the grilled dish as such as the six-foot skinned reptile was washed and drowned overnight with bottles of beer as well as various locally sourced herbs and spices.
While the other ingredients can easily be bought from your neighborhood palengke, it is the meat that can be difficult to obtain and acquire permit for slaughtering and cooking.

“You need to get certification from the Crocodile Farming Institute in Puerto Princesa, Palawan,” shared to us by Davao Crocodile Park’s very own Crocodile Dundee, Ian Evangelista. Every time they slaughter a crocodile, even if they breed them in their own farm, they have to procure a permit from the CFI.
The Crocodile Farming Institute, established jointly by the Philippine and Japanese governments in 1987, is an authority in Philippine crocodiles that aims to conserve and to develop a suitable crocodile farming technology for two endangered species of crocodiles in the Philippines, the Crocodylus mindorensis and Crocodylus porosus.
In many countries, crocodile is considered livestock (such as poultry and swine), growing them in farms in order to make use of their meat as food and their skin for various byproducts. In Australia and in the southern coasts of USA, they even pre-pack crocodile meat and sell them in the groceries and butcher shops.
Since these reptiles, known to have been around for more than 200 million years and are the lone survivors of the Dinosaur Age, are raised in farms, their diets are stringently restricted and their environs are properly maintained, making them fit for human consumption. It is also said to be good for those with asthma and hypertension.

According to Chef Dino, the number of calories from fat and the low amount of saturated fat, along with the high protein and low carbohydrate ratio, suggests that crocodile is a healthful meat product. It is even considered to be healthier than chicken, especially when it comes to cholesterol and fat content.
But it is in the cooking that will test one’s patience as one needs to wait patiently for at least 4-5 hours to grill the crocodile on spitfire. Indeed, patience is indeed a virtue, and those who waited were rewarded with mouthwatering slivers of tender crocodile meat.
While waiting for our lechon, Chef Dino did another crocodile recipe, Crocodile Fingers, a reptilian version of Buffalo Wings sans the peppery sauce but equally scrumptious.
And what does crocodile meat tastes like? Well, personally, I think that the meat’s texture and flavor is a combination of chicken, rabbit, fish and, yes, crab meat. Although some say that its meat has actually no distinct taste that is why chefs find it effortless to play with different recipes and mix with various ingredients.
As to when the next grilling of “Lechon na Buwaya” will be, nobody knows yet. While waiting, you can troop to Riverwalk Grill and Café El Gato for their other croco-licious crocodile dishes.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/?p=5167)

dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 06:22 AM

Top Italian Restaurants in Davao City, Philippines

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I've always had a penchant for Italian cooking. And if only I had better skills in the kitchen, I'd probably spend most of my time whipping up these delicious Italian recipes myself at home. But since mine's an unfortunate case, it is a good thing that there are a few restaurants here in
Top Italian Restaurants in Davao City, Philippines
Neighborhood: Downtown Davao
Davao City that serve up quite delectable and authentic Italian dishes for an Italian food tripper like me to enjoy.

While I do have a wide array of food preference, Italian cuisine has been on top of my list. I could probably eat them in a week before I grow sick of them. lol But I was dead serious about trying out some of those recipes when I see Giada de Laurentiis prepare them on her "Everyday Italian" show on Food Network that I just had to kick my butt out of the couch and go somewhere I can have my fill on.From what I've tried so far, there are two Italian restaurants that I would recommend to try if you're from, or in, Davao.

First, Picobello is one of the first Italian restaurants in Davao City. Located at the 5th floor of Gaisano South Citimall, it serves up a cozy area where you can delight in your Italian food cravings. One of the best aspects about their menu is that they offer a lot of choices in pizza, antipasta, pasta dishes, and the main course. Their classic lasagna was very rich in fresh tomato sauce, while their serving of Mozarella & Pepperoni pizza was quite humongous. When my boyfriend and I ordered these two off the menu, we thought it was going to be a heavy snack but as it turns out, we had trouble finishing the entire meal - me being the first one to say, "I'm done."

I also tried tiramisu for dessert, costing around P95. And I tell you, it was the best way to end my Italian meal. It has that rich bittersweet taste that I like and I think I shared none of that to Ed, poor him. (sorry, no photo for the dishes. i was too caught up with the food that I completely forgot to take some. )

Next up, Salutti. I never really found out about this restaurant until Tiara, a former colleague at UP and fellow Italian food fanatic, shared it to me.
And so one day after work, I told Ed to try it out for ourselves. It is located in Habana Compound in Rizal St., if you are unfamiliar with Salutti. It has a very homey ambiance, plus you have the option to dine al fresco. But we opted to dine inside since the restaurants' white walls
Top Italian Restaurants in Davao City, Philippines

Ed chose to order Asian Beef Panini and I opted for Fettuccine Alfredo with Garlic Sauce and Shiitake Mushrooms. Again, my stomach was unable to finish the entire plate of my pasta and so I had to switch plates with Ed. I tried a little of the Asian Beef Panini, and god was it good! He chose the mango sauce for the salad that came along with his order and it really blended quite well with the crunchy lettuce and all the other veggies that was in there. Plus, service was good. By good, I mean better than that of Picobello's.

But if these restaurants were to be rated only for their food, then both are definite winners. If you haven't tried any of these, then make sure you do one of these days. Happy eating!

Associate Content( Italian Food Review) (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2427916/top_italian_restaurants_in_davao_city.html?cat=8)

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November 27th, 2009, 06:53 AM

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Maayong Hapon Davao..:)

wow nindota ani oisst..:)

Peng Hok

November 27th, 2009, 09:16 AM

dj_olrac

November 27th, 2009, 10:02 AM

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salamat sa info pre..:)

wow lain na pud na hotel, madungag na pud ang hotel rooms sa davao city..:)

More Progress Davao City..:)

Rajah_Soliman

November 27th, 2009, 10:16 AM

U/C 7-storey hotel inside Garden Oases Resort

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seems like the digging is too shallow for a 7 story bldg., nice info though, thanks.

Peng Hok

November 27th, 2009, 10:19 AM

^^
The picture did not capture the entire depth of the digging. My apologies. :)

dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 12:21 PM

-dp-

dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 12:23 PM

U/C 7-storey hotel inside Garden Oases Resort

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@wadaboy aabot na ba sa 50 bldgs. MRB & 7-9 storey buiding sa Davao :D

sa Obrero ata susubra na ng 10 bldgs! buksan na ng thread yan " 7-storey Garden Oases[Hot] U/C" :lol:

dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 12:39 PM

Drifters

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November 27th, 2009, 12:54 PM

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Why PEF is offline?
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dinabaw

November 27th, 2009, 01:06 PM

^^ na sa cage yang ahas or na sa wild?

~JasoN~

November 27th, 2009, 03:58 PM

a new building is being built in front of paper tree along sta. ana avenue (back of gmall parking building and beside its sta. ana exit). According to a source, it will house a nccc store(?). the building is designed by romeo birrey.

can anyone confirm?

banog

November 27th, 2009, 10:33 PM

^^ na sa cage yang ahas or na sa wild?

It was a wild snake, crossing our way, when Eddie show some equipment for the White-bellied Sea-eagle to me.
There are no snakes in cages in the Philippine Eagle Center.

Peng Hok

November 28th, 2009, 12:12 AM

Still a better year for city: chamber
By Carlo P. Mallo

DESPITE the global financial crisis experienced by major economies at the start of this year and well into the middle of it, the year 2009 remains relatively a better year for businesses in Davao City, according to the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Incorporated (DCCCII).

"The year is not bad at all for business, it could have been worst," Simeon Marfori, DCCCII president, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview Monday. "The local economy weathered the crisis well."

A prosperous new year is also being looked forward to by the business chamber president, who said that 2010 will be a "better" year for business considering that economic recovery has started as early as middle of 2009.

A World Bank report last month showed that economies in East Asia and Pacific region, including the Philippines, are doing a swift rebound from the global financial crisis that struck late 2008.

The World Bank projected that the real gross domestic product growth in the region will slow down to a 6.7 percent for this year compared to the eight percent growth experienced in 2008.

"Also we will be having the elections in May, but the effects of the rebound will be felt around the 3rd quarter of the year," Marfori said.

The good performance of the city's economy in 2009, Marfori said, only shows how resilient the local economy is.

"With a growing population, natural resources at hand, and a rural-urban setting while enjoying the same benefits that a fully developed city has, it's no wonder that companies are moving to Davao City," Marfori added.

Over the past few months, several multi-national firms and foreign investors have set their eyes on Davao City and its neighboring provinces as its next area of expansion.

"Life in the city is good and has been good despite the crisis," Marfori said.

SUNSTAR Davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/still-better-year-city-chamber)

Peng Hok

November 28th, 2009, 12:15 AM

Tourism chief: Davao remains a safe place to visit

STAKEHOLDERS in the tourism sector are hoping fervently that the government takes an expeditious and concrete step in what has been dubbed as the Maguindanao massacre, lest the industry suffer irreparable damage.

Davao City Tourism chief Rizal Giovanni Aportadera told Sun.Star Davao in an interview that what could happen next is that travel advisories will be issued by the various embassies on travel to Mindanao.

As of Thursday, no travel advisory has been issued in relation to the massacre of almost 60 people in Maguindanao province.

Tourism Secretary Ace Durano, meanwhile, assured that Davao City remains to be a safe place to visit.
In its official travel advisory issued Thursday, the Tourism chief has assured that the Philippines remain to be on business as usual mode amid the tragic incident.

Durano assured stakeholders of the tourism industry that the country is still an ideal destination for tourism activities, business meetings and conferences.

The directive of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, putting central Mindanao under state of emergency, includes appointment of authorities from the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on full alert to prevent any untoward incidences in the said areas.

"The incident is isolated and confined in the three areas, and do not involve tourism spots frequented by travelers," Durano said.

Durano added that the country's major tourist destinations such as Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, and Davao City, among others, remain safe and open for foreign and local visitors.

He enjoined members of the travel and tourism industry in avoiding confusion in the country by providing accurate and up-to-date advisories to both the Filipino public and international guests.

"The incident in Maguindanao is an isolated case and should not hamper the tourism promotion activities of the government," Durano said. (CPM)

SUNSTAR Davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/tourism-chief-davao-remains-safe-place-visit)

oradude23

November 28th, 2009, 02:09 AM

Source: Business Mirror
Economy
Written by Max de Leon / Reporter
Thursday, 26 November 2009 20:47

THE Manila Economic and Cultural Office (Meco) in Taipei is now bidding to make Philippine destinations as the favorite beach-wedding locations for Taiwanese couples ahead of Hawaii.

Ireneo Reyes, Meco director for tourism, said his office will aggressively promote Boracay, Palawan, Cebu, Davao, and other island and coastal  areas in the Philippines to Taiwanese tourists as alternative to Hawaii.

“The beauty of our beaches remains one of our major draws for Taiwanese. Many couples looking to get married abroad do so in Hawaii , but Philippine beaches can more than hold their own, especially when cost is factored in,” Reyes said.
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The Taiwanese also showed interest in dive sites, golf and Filipino schools offering the English language program.
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In the first three quarters of the year, the number of Taiwanese visitors to the Philippines declined by 14 percent to only 77,126, from 90,104 in the same period last year.