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DAPAT PINOY HERO

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hapon diay biyahe ug gabii na mo abot sa Mati, unta naay buntag.

sorry for Ot guys,

kana Lupon bai mao na siya sa Davao Oriental?
i would love to visit Davao City again before going to Lupon/Davao Oriental and Gen. Santos.
if wa ko mosayop diba naa daghan nindot suroyan diha Davao Oriental esp whitesand asa gane to siya dapit?

any idea pila plete padung lupon?



daghan salamat :)

basta abot ka lang ug Mati daghan na nice and pristine beaches didto.:)

Kalinawan, Samal

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hapon diay biyahe ug gabii na mo abot sa Mati, unta naay buntag.

pagkahuman siguro sa maiden voyage, 730AM na regular scheduled trip gikan davao-lupon ang mahitabo

Davao’s efforts vs climate change cited
Thursday, February 18, 2010

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3264/davao350movement2010021.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/davao350movement2010021.jpg/)
DAVAO. The more than 400 environmentalists who formed "350 Movement" are dwarfed by the new sanitary landfill at New Carmen, Tugbok. (Jade C. Zaldivar)




PRESIDENTAL Adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change Heherson Alvarez gave recognition Wednesday to Davao City’s efforts lowering carbon emission in the atmosphere.

Informed that the city recently joined the global cause dubbed "350 Movement," Alvarez revamped the importance of participation in lowering the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million (ppm).


"Our country contributes so little to the carbon content in the atmosphere but efforts like this is always very much appreciated," Alvarez said during Club 888 media forum.

More than 400 environmentalists and participating government agencies in the city formed "350" last Friday and planted trees around a new sanitary landfill in New Carmen, Tugbok. It was led by the Task Force on Climate Change (TFCC) and Davao Climate Change Action Network.

Alvarez also urged the business sector in the country to lead in creating a low carbon community.

"(This can be done by) investing in environmental programs that could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere," said Alvarez, who is the vice chair of the Climate Change Commission issued by the administration.

Alvarez said results of the 15th Conference of Parties climate change summit of world leaders in Copenhagen, Denmark last December showed how "the world is now very much aware it is reaching its tipping point."

"No one can now deny we're approaching a so-called runaway climate change; we cannot escape science," Alvarez said.

Asked whether the world has a chance of reversing or adapting to climate change, he said "there is a glimmering hope."

"What I witnessed during the conference was for the first time in man's history, everyone was gathered with no differences, like it was almost like a town meeting. It was a meeting of nations who had a common understanding but the problem is it wasn't avoided that fingers were still pointed at each other on who had the most responsibility," Alvarez said.

"What we need is a common responsibility. In our country, that common responsibility won't materialize if the people do not realize they play a big part in it," he added.

Alvarez was in the city as speaker to a function at Ateneo de Davao University. He was joined by City Council committee on environment and natural resources chair Councilor Leo Avila. (JCZ)

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

Eagle vs 'Butanding' for Mice 2012
Thursday, February 18, 2010

DAVAO City's famed Philippine Eagle will have to compete with the gigantic whale sharks locally known as “butandings” of Camarines Sur for its bid to host the Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions conference in 2012.

Tourism frontrunner Susan Palad, who is now the vice president for Mindanao of the Philippine Tourism Congress, said the competition to host the Mice conference in 2012 is now down to two venues, Camarines Sur and Davao City.

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

"This is a highly coveted event that everyone wants to host," Palad said, citing the attendees and speakers during Mice conferences.

Events’ organizers, travel agents, and international travel media outlets are expected to attend the conference.

"We will have to compete with the Camsur water facility, the butandings. Camsur is a fast growing destination," Palad said.

The Mice conference was staged in Subic this year and in Cebu City in 2011.

Initially, General Santos City also bidded for the Mice conference in 2012 but was not included in the shortlist.

Despite the relatively small delegation for the Mice Congress, Mary Ann Montemayor, a frontrunner in the tourism private sector, said the event is primarily attended by the upscale market.

Official records from the City Tourism Office show that the city has only about 2,700 beds, including those in motorist hotels.

"With only about 500 to 600 attendees, we are confident that we have the hotel rooms and the convention venue for that," Palad said. (CPM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/eagle-vs-butanding-mice-2012)

Eagle vs 'Butanding' for Mice 2012
Thursday, February 18, 2010

DAVAO City's famed Philippine Eagle will have to compete with the gigantic whale sharks locally known as “butandings” of Camarines Sur for its bid to host the Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions conference in 2012.

Tourism frontrunner Susan Palad, who is now the vice president for Mindanao of the Philippine Tourism Congress, said the competition to host the Mice conference in 2012 is now down to two venues, Camarines Sur and Davao City.

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

"This is a highly coveted event that everyone wants to host," Palad said, citing the attendees and speakers during Mice conferences.

Events’ organizers, travel agents, and international travel media outlets are expected to attend the conference.

"We will have to compete with the Camsur water facility, the butandings. Camsur is a fast growing destination," Palad said.

The Mice conference was staged in Subic this year and in Cebu City in 2011.

Initially, General Santos City also bidded for the Mice conference in 2012 but was not included in the shortlist.

Despite the relatively small delegation for the Mice Congress, Mary Ann Montemayor, a frontrunner in the tourism private sector, said the event is primarily attended by the upscale market.

Official records from the City Tourism Office show that the city has only about 2,700 beds, including those in motorist hotels.

"With only about 500 to 600 attendees, we are confident that we have the hotel rooms and the convention venue for that," Palad said. (CPM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/eagle-vs-butanding-mice-2012)

http://www.visitphilippines.com.hk/images/PhotoGallery/Davao/DVO-08%20pearl%20farm%20resort%201.jpg

Eagle vs 'Butanding' for Mice 2012
Thursday, February 18, 2010

DAVAO City's famed Philippine Eagle will have to compete with the gigantic whale sharks locally known as “butandings” of Camarines Sur for its bid to host the Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions conference in 2012.

Tourism frontrunner Susan Palad, who is now the vice president for Mindanao of the Philippine Tourism Congress, said the competition to host the Mice conference in 2012 is now down to two venues, Camarines Sur and Davao City.

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

"This is a highly coveted event that everyone wants to host," Palad said, citing the attendees and speakers during Mice conferences.

Events’ organizers, travel agents, and international travel media outlets are expected to attend the conference.

"We will have to compete with the Camsur water facility, the butandings. Camsur is a fast growing destination," Palad said.

The Mice conference was staged in Subic this year and in Cebu City in 2011.

Initially, General Santos City also bidded for the Mice conference in 2012 but was not included in the shortlist.

Despite the relatively small delegation for the Mice Congress, Mary Ann Montemayor, a frontrunner in the tourism private sector, said the event is primarily attended by the upscale market.

Official records from the City Tourism Office show that the city has only about 2,700 beds, including those in motorist hotels.

"With only about 500 to 600 attendees, we are confident that we have the hotel rooms and the convention venue for that," Palad said. (CPM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/eagle-vs-butanding-mice-2012)

dios marhay na aga, davao- maayong buntag kaninyong tanan mga higala!

butandings, by the way, are found in sorsogon, not camsur. what we have in one of our towns are dolphins. :)

all the best to us - whoever gets to host the event.

arriving in your big, beautiful city tomorrow AM for the singles for christ int'l conference at riverfront corporate city (tama ba?). 4,500 participants from the country and abroad are attending the weekend event.

any suggestions for good eats, esp the sugba, seafood type? :)
thanks.

^^ welcome sir :)

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M’nao investment doubled, up P79bn
By MARK FRANCISCO - Editor Updated February 18, 2010 12:00 AM
Mindanao Goldstar Daily

Investment in Mindanao more than doubled from 2007 to 2009 at P79.33 billion, a report released by the Office of the President revealed.

The report, presented by Press Undersecretary Gary Olivar, stated that there was only P23.01 billion worth of investments in Mindanao registered with the Board of Investments (BOI) and Philippine Economic Zones Authority (Peza) in 2007.

The bulk of the new investments went to Region 11 at P6.5 billion followed by Region 12 at P4.2 billion, Region 10 at P2.13 billion, Caraga at P66.4 million and Region 9 at P64.5 million. There was no data from the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (Armm).

The whole of Mindanao contributed 26.47 percent to the total investments in the Philippines for 2009, it was learned.

With its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) at P251.53 billion in 2009, Mindanao’s economy has expanded by 42.97 percent during the entire reign of President Arroyo from 2001 to the present.

In the agriculture front, 322 composting facilities were installed in Mindanao, reducing the dependence of farmers on expensive inorganic fertilizers and helping promote organic farming.

In 2009, the government has likewise irrigated 43,224 hectares of farmlands, constructed more than 4,000 kilometers of so-called farm-to-market roads and established 15 mariculture parks.

These resulted to double cropping for farmlands which used to have only one cropping per year, increased income for farmers, hasten the mode of transportation of agricultural products from the farm to the markets and enabled small fisher folks to breed high-value marine species.

^^
nice :cheers:

^^ welcome sir :)

thanks, king city! i can already smell the durian and taste pomelo pulp bits even as i pack up.

would you know how far riverfront is from the ateneo campus in jacinto where i will stay?

thanks, king city! i can already smell the durian and taste pomelo pulp bits even as i pack up.

would you know how far riverfront is from the ateneo campus in jacinto where i will stay?

http://www.ahyer.com/real-estate-13/16570-14-wkave.jpg

im not sure, i think 5 to 6 kilometers.... its your first time ba sa Davao City?

sorry for Ot guys,

kana Lupon bai mao na siya sa Davao Oriental?
i would love to visit Davao City again before going to Lupon/Davao Oriental and Gen. Santos.
if wa ko mosayop diba naa daghan nindot suroyan diha Davao Oriental esp whitesand asa gane to siya dapit?

any idea pila plete padung lupon?



daghan salamat :)

try mo dito :)
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http://www.ahyer.com/real-estate-13/16570-14-wkave.jpg

im not sure, i think 5 to 6 kilometers.... its your first time ba sa Davao City?

not first time but not quite familiar with places around the city. i usually just come for talks and interviews. thanks.

^^ welcome sir :)

http://lh6.ggpht.com/_qk3IxrrinE8/R98tpqAItbI/AAAAAAAADFQ/F_ShhQqwEA8/s640/DSC04408.JPG
nice gud ang photo! two thumbs up! :okay::okay:

dios marhay na aga, davao- maayong buntag kaninyong tanan mga higala!

butandings, by the way, are found in sorsogon, not camsur. what we have in one of our towns are dolphins. :)

all the best to us - whoever gets to host the event.

arriving in your big, beautiful city tomorrow AM for the singles for christ int'l conference at riverfront corporate city (tama ba?). 4,500 participants from the country and abroad are attending the weekend event.

any suggestions for good eats, esp the sugba, seafood type? :)
thanks.

MarinaTuna

Yellow Fin

or Luz Kinilaw

Davao’s efforts vs climate change cited
Thursday, February 18, 2010

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/3264/davao350movement2010021.jpg (http://img524.imageshack.us/i/davao350movement2010021.jpg/)
DAVAO. The more than 400 environmentalists who formed "350 Movement" are dwarfed by the new sanitary landfill at New Carmen, Tugbok. (Jade C. Zaldivar)




PRESIDENTAL Adviser on Global Warming and Climate Change Heherson Alvarez gave recognition Wednesday to Davao City’s efforts lowering carbon emission in the atmosphere.

Informed that the city recently joined the global cause dubbed "350 Movement," Alvarez revamped the importance of participation in lowering the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere to 350 parts per million (ppm).


"Our country contributes so little to the carbon content in the atmosphere but efforts like this is always very much appreciated," Alvarez said during Club 888 media forum.

More than 400 environmentalists and participating government agencies in the city formed "350" last Friday and planted trees around a new sanitary landfill in New Carmen, Tugbok. It was led by the Task Force on Climate Change (TFCC) and Davao Climate Change Action Network.

Alvarez also urged the business sector in the country to lead in creating a low carbon community.

"(This can be done by) investing in environmental programs that could help reduce carbon dioxide emissions in the atmosphere," said Alvarez, who is the vice chair of the Climate Change Commission issued by the administration.

Alvarez said results of the 15th Conference of Parties climate change summit of world leaders in Copenhagen, Denmark last December showed how "the world is now very much aware it is reaching its tipping point."

"No one can now deny we're approaching a so-called runaway climate change; we cannot escape science," Alvarez said.

Asked whether the world has a chance of reversing or adapting to climate change, he said "there is a glimmering hope."

"What I witnessed during the conference was for the first time in man's history, everyone was gathered with no differences, like it was almost like a town meeting. It was a meeting of nations who had a common understanding but the problem is it wasn't avoided that fingers were still pointed at each other on who had the most responsibility," Alvarez said.

"What we need is a common responsibility. In our country, that common responsibility won't materialize if the people do not realize they play a big part in it," he added.

Alvarez was in the city as speaker to a function at Ateneo de Davao University. He was joined by City Council committee on environment and natural resources chair Councilor Leo Avila. (JCZ)

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

waw. good na pinili ang davao city sa 350 movement. this shows na environment friendly ang mga davaoenyos..:banana::banana::banana::banana:

@dinabaw and kingcity daghan au salamat...

i am looking forward to visit your city and Mati.

Eagle vs 'Butanding' for Mice 2012
Thursday, February 18, 2010

DAVAO City's famed Philippine Eagle will have to compete with the gigantic whale sharks locally known as “butandings” of Camarines Sur for its bid to host the Meetings Incentives Conventions and Exhibitions conference in 2012.

Tourism frontrunner Susan Palad, who is now the vice president for Mindanao of the Philippine Tourism Congress, said the competition to host the Mice conference in 2012 is now down to two venues, Camarines Sur and Davao City.

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

"This is a highly coveted event that everyone wants to host," Palad said, citing the attendees and speakers during Mice conferences.

Events’ organizers, travel agents, and international travel media outlets are expected to attend the conference.

"We will have to compete with the Camsur water facility, the butandings. Camsur is a fast growing destination," Palad said.

The Mice conference was staged in Subic this year and in Cebu City in 2011.

Initially, General Santos City also bidded for the Mice conference in 2012 but was not included in the shortlist.

Despite the relatively small delegation for the Mice Congress, Mary Ann Montemayor, a frontrunner in the tourism private sector, said the event is primarily attended by the upscale market.

Official records from the City Tourism Office show that the city has only about 2,700 beds, including those in motorist hotels.

"With only about 500 to 600 attendees, we are confident that we have the hotel rooms and the convention venue for that," Palad said. (CPM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/eagle-vs-butanding-mice-2012)

WoW! Sana Davao City na ang host... :banana:

whoa nag try ko sa red carpet and akong masulti kay WOW! and for P186 its a steal! sa digos kay tag P1188 per seat gud

^^naka-try na pud diay ka! ako pud! :D akong gitan-aw ato kay "Avatar".. nice jud kaayo.. pwede na ko muhigda didto! hehe!

On-going works of additional traffic lights and signs done in metro's bottlenecks

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Kagahapon ra gyud na released 3 containers containing all the needed materials para sa mga traffic lights....:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

nag open na sila wanda?

Wala pa uy....:):):):)

yeah..hastang lingawa

There's a call for proposals by the ADB for a Sustainable Urban Transport Study for Davao. It will be funded through ADB's Promoting Sustainable Urban Transport in Asia (PSUTA) project.

Here's what's written on the TOR:

The study aims to address urban access and mobility improvements through four
interrelated tasks: (i) a strategic vision for environmentally sustainable transport, (ii)
improved public transport operations, franchising arrangements, service integration, and
the promotion of a fleet renewal program, (iii) a feasibility studies for a mass transit
system and station/terminal improvements, and (iv) a sustainable urban transport fund to provide innovative financing solutions to support fleet renewal and enhanced public
transport operations with matching fiscal control of private vehicle usage including user
pays principles to internalize the negative externalities of transport.

I hope this goes well for Davao. Such a nice city needs a good transport system.


Davao Infrastructure and Urban Planning Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=52132087)

Better left for next administration (http://www.bworld.com.ph/main/content.php?id=6581)
Posted on 11:15 PM, February 18, 2010
Downsouth -- By Hernani De Leon

DAVAO CITY -- For at least a year now, the peace talks and the power situation are Mindanao’s priority issues. It is obvious the government’s position in the peace process is fluid at this point with the recent announcement that it would be conducting Mindanao-wide consultations before making the next move.


...


Davao Light and Power Co.’s 57-MW Bajada plant, which serves as backup during emergency, is an assurance to investors that the power situation in this part of Mindanao would be better off compared to other urban centers in case the situation worsens in the coming days.


Despite NGCP’s shedding off of 60 MW supplied to this city last week, the city’s central business district did not have a brownout since the amount of power cut was offset by the Bajada plant which is always on standby mode. Power-sensitive institutions such as hospitals, police stations and military camps, telecommunication companies, the water distribution utility and media facilities all had lights even as outages hit many parts of the island.


The Bajada plant’s reliability has been tested many times in the past. During broken lines arising from attacks on power pylons of NGCP in previous years, electricity in the city was always restored within 30 minutes. There’s no interruption during scheduled brownouts.


In my several phone conversations with the late Alfonso Y. Aboitiz, who made Davao Light one of the most efficient among smaller power utilities in Southeast Asia, he said maintaining the Bajada plant requires quite an investment for the company -- quickly underscoring that it has become something like a social commitment to this city.


Al, the son of former National Power Corp. chief Ernesto R. Aboitiz who was unjustly blamed for the power problems during the Aquino administration, was also among those responsible in creating this city’s 911 emergency system. Had he lived longer, he probably would be a good Energy secretary.

^^ hi vic naa kay photos sa on-going construction of Davao del Sur Sports Complex?

^^

Sure...i'll post it right now. Please bear with the rather blurry takes...:(

Davao Infrastructure and Urban Planning Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&p=52132087)
...growing volume of traffic is slowing down mobility in effect impacted negatively on economic activity. its affecting liveability

Traffic in Davao
http://americanindavao.com/blog/2010/02/traffic-in-davao/

In the past, I have written many times about the crazy drivers and motorcycles in the Philippines. It is a very aggressive driving habit. I have had friends comment that if they had a car, they would be too afraid to dive here, but that is not what I want to talk about today.

In the two years I have lived in Davao, I have seen an increase in construction in both commercial and residential building. There is a big project coming in that will consist of a business park a shopping mall, condominiums, and hotel. There are other hotels under construction and the plan for two more malls.

There has to be a reason for this increase of construction and that is an increase of businesses and population. With this increase of buildings and population will hugely influence traffic.

Already traffic is getting bad. I remember in the past thinking I can get almost anywhere in the city proper in 10 minutes during off times and maybe 20 at peak traffic times, not any more.

Two day a week, I play bridge not too far away. I am not sure of the distance but with no traffic, I can drive there in approximately 10 minutes. If the game lasts to around 6pm, the traffic is terrible. One night there was an accident and it took me 45 minutes to get home. This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. One my trip home I pass two churches. At both with all the people coming and going to get their blessing the traffic was at a standstill. You see, when there is a location where many people need public transportation there is a huge lineup of Jeepneys. They will fill the right lane and as more jeepneys arrive, they will start stopping on the left lane. This causes drivers to take over the left lane of incoming traffic. It took me over an hour to get home.

What worries me is when that new business park, mall and condominiums are built, what will traffic be like then? The main road near me is J.P. Laurel. This road is the main road used from the north end of town to the downtown area. There are already two malls on this road and it is the same road where the two planned malls are to be built. All this added shopping and location for employment will add more jeepney and taxi activity.

I have heard the city government is now requiring new commercial buildings to include a traffic impact plan when filing for a permit. As crowded the city is, there is no place to add more roads or widen the existing. In my mind, the impact report will just say, “we will impact traffic, what do you want me to do?”

At least, I am not employed and can regulate my travel to the light traffic times. I just hope I keep in mind the traffic times.

One friend has his house on the market and is planning to move to the condominiums at the new center. He says living there with the new mall and restaurants planned, he only will need to go down the elevator and shop or eat in the complex and not have to drive anywhere.
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DAVAO. Travel during rush hours from
Matina to Bangkal in Davao City takes
30 minutes to an hour from the two to
five-minute regular travel time.
(King Rodriguez)

dios marhay na aga, davao- maayong buntag kaninyong tanan mga higala!

butandings, by the way, are found in sorsogon, not camsur. what we have in one of our towns are dolphins. :)

all the best to us - whoever gets to host the event.

arriving in your big, beautiful city tomorrow AM for the singles for christ int'l conference at riverfront corporate city (tama ba?). 4,500 participants from the country and abroad are attending the weekend event.

any suggestions for good eats, esp the sugba, seafood type? :)
thanks.

boss, welcome to davao city!

try mo sa:

yellow fin
luz kinilaw
lisa's
penongs

try mo rin:

karlyn's
bulbagaba sa taboan

a very nice mass transportation

http://www.streetfilms.org/bus-rapid-transit-bogota/

may billboard na sa junction ng old airport road and Lanang/Sasa, from what i've seen parang sprawling shopping center, it was rumored before na NCCC.

a very nice mass transportation

http://www.streetfilms.org/bus-rapid-transit-bogota/

okay ito for dvo... malalapad mga kalsada natin eh... :okay:

may billboard na sa junction ng old airport road and Lanang/Sasa, from what i've seen parang sprawling shopping center, it was rumored before na NCCC.

Baka nakahanap na sila ng bagong anchor store kaya tinuloy na nila ang project. :)

Baka nakahanap na sila ng bagong anchor store kaya tinuloy na nila ang project. :)

nccc na naman ba :bash: ( :lol: ) wala na bang iba dyan :lol: :jk: :cheers:

^^
Hindi po yata :)

^^ sana macy's, jc penny, or target ... para sossie (aka katkat :bash: :lol: )

okay ito for dvo... malalapad mga kalsada natin eh... :okay:

sa golabit's daw ang sunod na NCCC ;)

^^ saan yon bukidnon

^^ ilab speak ba!lol

in short, tibal-og...:lol:

Mall to open on May 2011
(http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/mall-open-may-2011)
By Carlo P. Mallo

EVEN as the P3.4 billion development of the Ayala Land Inc., (ALI) and the Antonio Floirendo Corp. (Anflocor) is still under construction, it is nearly totally leased out as of February 19.

Dubbed as the Abreeza, or southern breeze, the first shopping center to be operated by the Ayala group in Mindanao will open in May 2011.

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

"As of now we are nearly 70 to 75 percent leased out of the more than 300 merchants that we can accomodate," Antonino Aquino, president of ALI, told the press in a forum Friday.

Being the trade and financial hub of Mindanao, Davao City has been chosen as the priority area of ALI for the Mindanao area.

Together with their merchants who have already leased their respective spots in the mall, the executives of ALI together with the Floirendo family headed by Anflocor chair Don Antonio Floirendo Sr, visited the construction site of Abreeza along J.P. Laurel Avenue Friday.

Merchants like Starbucks, Bank of the Philippine Islands, the Suyen Corporation retail outlets like Bench, Aldo, and Celio, French fashion like Promod and Portugese accessory brand Parfois flew in to the city to see the progress of the highly-anticipated mall.

Clavel Tongco, the general manager of the Abreeza, said another 20 percent is under negotiation which will soon be sealed.

Several merchants who are based in Davao were also present expressing interest in leasing spaces from the mall.

"We want the best of Davao to be also with us, and of course the first to bring in brands to Davao," Tongco said.

The department store and supermarket sections of Abreeza will be operated by Gokongwei owned Robinsons Department Store and Robinsons Supermarket.

Situated on a 10-hectare property, Abreeza will house a luxury shopping mall, business process outsourcing facilities, hotels, and business establishments, and corporate offices, once fully completed.

The development is Ayala's first major entry into Davao's real estate scene and the biggest investment of the Anflocor group in real estate.

This development project is foreseen to boost economic growth of the city, promote progress and to once again fulfill a promise of enhancing land and enriching lives for more Dabawenyos.

First phase of the high-end Ayala Mall will be completed in the second quarter of 2011 with 35,000 square meters gross leasable area, while the second phase with 26,000 square meters gross leasable area is expected to be finished by the third quarter of 2011. (CPM)

Construction of SM Lanang to start soon (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/construction-sm-lanang-start-soon)

By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City is one of the prized locations of the country's largest mall operator, SM Prime Holdings, as manifested by their aggressive take on the city's strong economic performance by opening another mall in the city.

This year, SM Prime Holdings will embark on its newest venture in the city, the start of the construction of SM Lanang at the former Lanang Golf and Country Club.

The group was able to obtain 10 hectares out of the 40 hectare golf course, which is owned by the Dakudao family.

"It will be opened and operational by 2011. It is included in our list of five malls to be opened each year," Glenn D. Ang, vice president for operations of SM Supermalls, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview Thursday.

Ang was in town for the launch of the Global Pinoy Center at SM City Davao.

For 2011, two of the five malls that the SM Group opens each year will be in Mindanao: SM Lanang in Davao City and SM City General Santos in General Santos City.


"For Lanang, it will be a combination of the department store, a hypermarket, and retail shops," Ang said citing that it will be similar to the structure of SM City Davao.

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

Once completed, SM Lanang will be the fifth shopping center along J.P. Laurel Avenue sharing this dense traffic thoroughfare with Gaisano Mall of Davao, Victoria Plaza, the Ayala-Floirendo owned Abreeza, and Robinsons Cybergate. (CPM)

@ Darry, sorry wala ko ka meet nimo ganina, busy jud kaayo for the wedding preparations kay magbalik na ko digos karong sunday

Abreeza Mall pre-launching held
BY JUDY QUIROS
Mindanao Daily Mirror
February 19, 2010


A group of potential merchants, including business giants Robinsons Retail Group and Starbucks Coffee Company, graced the pre-launching of the P5-billion Ayala-Anflocor joint project Abreeza, dubbed Davao City’s own Greenbelt, yesterday.

The Ayala-Anflocor conglomerate brought Abreeza’s merchants to a visit at the Abreeza site, after which a briefing on the project’s updates was done at the Pearl Farm Marina Café owned by the Floirendos in Lanang.

Construction of the 10-hectare Abreeza, which will consist of three buildings, is now 10 percent complete. The mall area will be the first to be completed and will officially open in May 2011, Marivic Anonuevo, vice president and Ayala Malls Group Head, said.

The mall itself will occupy 61,000 square meters while a business process outsourcing (BPO) center will cover 18,000 square meters.

At least three hectares of the entire property will be sold for residential or commercial purposes, including a hotel.

Clavel Tongco, Abreeza General Manager, said 150 of the targeted 300 merchants have already signed up to operate their various businesses inside the mall.

She said of the total area of the Department Store and Supermarket, 75 to 80 percent have already been leased out.

Rowena Tomeldan, vice president and COO of the Ayala Group, said negotiations for the leasing out of the remaining 20 percent is ongoing and is expected to be closed prior the official opening of the mall in summer next year.

She said spaces for the mall will be well distributed to Davao’s own traders and those outside the city, including Manila, Cebu and foreign groups.

She gave assurance that the best offer will be reserved for Davao City-based retailers.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) president Antonio Aquino said opening the mall ahead of the other buildings is part of the strategic market planning of the entire project.

He confirmed that Robinsons Retail Group will be the key merchant store of Abreeza.

Abreeza will also be the first to open a Starbucks in Davao City, Aquino said.

Anonuevo said that although construction of the project is just 10 percent complete, the rate of take up “is very overwhelming.”

She attributed the impressive rate of signing rate to the city’s image as an emerging economic hub in this part of Mindanao and its tag as the “jewel in Mindanao.”

Aquino and Anonuevo said Abreeza will be the “best mall” to open in the city.

Anonuevo said “resort feel” is the best Abreeza would offer to Abreeza’s shoppers and tenants.

This early, Abreeza is now receiving inquiries from BPO locators.

Anonuevo said the inquirers include big and internal BPO operators.

Top executives of the Anflocor Group present in the pre-launching were Don Antonio Floirendo Sr., Antonio Floirendo Jr., Ricky Floirendo, Vincent Floirendo, Alex Valoria, and Oscar Grapa.

The mall itself will occupy 61,000 square meters while a business process outsourcing (BPO) center will cover 18,000 square meters.


So 61,00sqm ang GLA right (35K phase 1 and 26k phase 2)..i think its safe to assume muabot ni ug 100k GFA challenging G-Mall as the biggest mall in the city (and island?)


She gave assurance that the best offer will be reserved for Davao City-based retailers.


I like this idea..



Abreeza will also be the first to open a Starbucks in Davao City, Aquino said.
Aquino and Anonuevo said Abreeza will be the “best mall” to open in the city.


I hope SM rises up to the challenge and make Lanang a worthy contender for the title :D

Starbucks to open in Davao (http://dailymirror.ph/Feb-2010/Feb2010/loc4.html)

Coffee lovers will soon be able to enjoy Starbucks Coffee right here in Davao City.

Store development manager Enrique Tantoco Lopez told the Mirror that all popular coffee blends and services of Starbucks will soon be available here in time of the opening of Abreeza Ayala Malls next year.

Lopez was among the guests at the special luncheon for Abreeza Merchant Partners yesterday at the Pearl Farm Marina in Lanang, Davao City.

Tantoco said Starbucks had concentrated on the Manila market first before moving on to other places.

“It’s not that we rejected the provincial market, it’s just that we wanted to make sure that when we come to Davao City, ready na ready na yong market,” he said.

The partnership with Ayala has made the entry of Starbucks possible here in Davao City. According to Tantoco, they have been partnering with Ayala since the opening of the first Starbucks in Ayala Avenue 12 years ago.

Part of the Rustan’s Group of Companies, Starbucks currently has 162 coffee shops in Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, and Boracay. Two more coffee shops will be opening at the end of the month and six more by the end of this year. Maya M. Padillo

Ayala Land to put up P2.5-billion complex in Cagayan de Oro
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated February 20, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is further expanding in Mindanao with the construction of an integrated mixed-use complex in Cagayan de Oro, estimated to cost at least P2.5 billion.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, ALI senior vice president and chief finance officer Jaime E. Ysmael said the proposed project, ......, is in partnership with Anfilo Management & Investment Corp. and Mindanao Motors Corp.

Ysmael said around P2.5 billion will be initially spent for the development of the centerpiece shopping mall with approximately 40,000 square meters of gross leasable area.
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Ysmael said this project is the second partnership between ALI and Anflogroup in Mindanao. In 2007, the two groups teamed up for the development of Abreeza Mall in Davao City, which is slated for opening next year.

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The company will also aggressively expand its shopping centers to bring total gross leasable area to more than one million square meters by the end of 2011. The expansion will involve MarQuee Mall in Angeles City with a total of 37,000 square meters of GLA and the Davao Mall, which will contribute an additional estimated 94,000 square meters GLA next year.

So Waway, 94,000 sqm GLA daw :)

...growing volume of traffic is slowing down mobility in effect impacted negatively on economic activity. its affecting liveability

Traffic in Davao
http://americanindavao.com/blog/2010/02/traffic-in-davao/

In the past, I have written many times about the crazy drivers and motorcycles in the Philippines. It is a very aggressive driving habit. I have had friends comment that if they had a car, they would be too afraid to dive here, but that is not what I want to talk about today.

In the two years I have lived in Davao, I have seen an increase in construction in both commercial and residential building. There is a big project coming in that will consist of a business park a shopping mall, condominiums, and hotel. There are other hotels under construction and the plan for two more malls.

There has to be a reason for this increase of construction and that is an increase of businesses and population. With this increase of buildings and population will hugely influence traffic.

Already traffic is getting bad. I remember in the past thinking I can get almost anywhere in the city proper in 10 minutes during off times and maybe 20 at peak traffic times, not any more.

Two day a week, I play bridge not too far away. I am not sure of the distance but with no traffic, I can drive there in approximately 10 minutes. If the game lasts to around 6pm, the traffic is terrible. One night there was an accident and it took me 45 minutes to get home. This past Wednesday was Ash Wednesday. One my trip home I pass two churches. At both with all the people coming and going to get their blessing the traffic was at a standstill. You see, when there is a location where many people need public transportation there is a huge lineup of Jeepneys. They will fill the right lane and as more jeepneys arrive, they will start stopping on the left lane. This causes drivers to take over the left lane of incoming traffic. It took me over an hour to get home.

What worries me is when that new business park, mall and condominiums are built, what will traffic be like then? The main road near me is J.P. Laurel. This road is the main road used from the north end of town to the downtown area. There are already two malls on this road and it is the same road where the two planned malls are to be built. All this added shopping and location for employment will add more jeepney and taxi activity.

I have heard the city government is now requiring new commercial buildings to include a traffic impact plan when filing for a permit. As crowded the city is, there is no place to add more roads or widen the existing. In my mind, the impact report will just say, “we will impact traffic, what do you want me to do?”

At least, I am not employed and can regulate my travel to the light traffic times. I just hope I keep in mind the traffic times.

One friend has his house on the market and is planning to move to the condominiums at the new center. He says living there with the new mall and restaurants planned, he only will need to go down the elevator and shop or eat in the complex and not have to drive anywhere.
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Napansin pod nako ni cia last Dec. Medyo heavy ang traffic compared last last Dec.

Ayala Land to put up P2.5-billion complex in Cagayan de Oro
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated February 20, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is further expanding in Mindanao with the construction of an integrated mixed-use complex in Cagayan de Oro, estimated to cost at least P2.5 billion.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, ALI senior vice president and chief finance officer Jaime E. Ysmael said the proposed project, ......, is in partnership with Anfilo Management & Investment Corp. and Mindanao Motors Corp.

Ysmael said around P2.5 billion will be initially spent for the development of the centerpiece shopping mall with approximately 40,000 square meters of gross leasable area.
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Ysmael said this project is the second partnership between ALI and Anflogroup in Mindanao. In 2007, the two groups teamed up for the development of Abreeza Mall in Davao City, which is slated for opening next year.

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The company will also aggressively expand its shopping centers to bring total gross leasable area to more than one million square meters by the end of 2011. The expansion will involve MarQuee Mall in Angeles City with a total of 37,000 square meters of GLA and the Davao Mall, which will contribute an additional estimated 94,000 square meters GLA next year.

So Waway, 94,000 sqm GLA daw :)'



61 or 94, which is which? :dunno:

;52177105']So 61,00sqm ang GLA right (35K phase 1 and 26k phase 2)..i think its safe to assume muabot ni ug 100k GFA challenging G-Mall as the biggest mall in the city (and island?)



I like this idea..



I hope SM rises up to the challenge and make Lanang a worthy contender for the title :D

saw the plans for sm lanang. its big. bigger than the present sm davao and bigger than abreeza. the design of sm lanang is really very very good. there are other buildings inside the complex that are detached from the main mall. but i cannot elaborate it anymore. secret daw. wahehehehe...

it will be presented soon....patience mga goys....

ps...even though late sila start construct, hahabulin daw nila ang abreeza. they will open before abreeza opens daw.

Starbucks to open in Davao (http://dailymirror.ph/Feb-2010/Feb2010/loc4.html)

Coffee lovers will soon be able to enjoy Starbucks Coffee right here in Davao City.

Store development manager Enrique Tantoco Lopez told the Mirror that all popular coffee blends and services of Starbucks will soon be available here in time of the opening of Abreeza Ayala Malls next year.

Lopez was among the guests at the special luncheon for Abreeza Merchant Partners yesterday at the Pearl Farm Marina in Lanang, Davao City.

Tantoco said Starbucks had concentrated on the Manila market first before moving on to other places.

“It’s not that we rejected the provincial market, it’s just that we wanted to make sure that when we come to Davao City, ready na ready na yong market,” he said.

The partnership with Ayala has made the entry of Starbucks possible here in Davao City. According to Tantoco, they have been partnering with Ayala since the opening of the first Starbucks in Ayala Avenue 12 years ago.

Part of the Rustan’s Group of Companies, Starbucks currently has 162 coffee shops in Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, and Boracay. Two more coffee shops will be opening at the end of the month and six more by the end of this year. Maya M. Padillo

ayay basig maapsan! :lol:

DAVAO City is one of the prized locations of the country's largest mall operator, SM Prime Holdings, as manifested by their aggressive take on the city's strong economic performance by opening another mall in the city.

This year, SM Prime Holdings will embark on its newest venture in the city, the start of the construction of SM Lanang at the former Lanang Golf and Country Club.

The group was able to obtain 10 hectares out of the 40 hectare golf course, which is owned by the Dakudao family.

"It will be opened and operational by 2011. It is included in our list of five malls to be opened each year," Glenn D. Ang, vice president for operations of SM Supermalls, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview Thursday.

Ang was in town for the launch of the Global Pinoy Center at SM City Davao.

For 2011, two of the five malls that the SM Group opens each year will be in Mindanao: SM Lanang in Davao City and SM City General Santos in General Santos City.


"For Lanang, it will be a combination of the department store, a hypermarket, and retail shops," Ang said citing that it will be similar to the structure of SM City Davao.

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

Once completed, SM Lanang will be the fifth shopping center along J.P. Laurel Avenue sharing this dense traffic thoroughfare with Gaisano Mall of Davao, Victoria Plaza, the Ayala-Floirendo owned Abreeza, and Robinsons Cybergate. (CPM)

saw the plans for sm lanang. its big. bigger than the present sm davao and bigger than abreeza. the design of sm lanang is really very very good. there are other buildings inside the complex that are detached from the main mall. but i cannot elaborate it anymore. secret daw. wahehehehe...

it will be presented soon....patience mga goys....

ps...even though late sila start construct, hahabulin daw nila ang abreeza. they will open before abreeza opens daw.


hmm kayang kaya 2011?

saw the plans for sm lanang. its big. bigger than the present sm davao and bigger than abreeza. the design of sm lanang is really very very good. there are other buildings inside the complex that are detached from the main mall. but i cannot elaborate it anymore. secret daw. wahehehehe...

it will be presented soon....patience mga goys....

ps...even though late sila start construct, hahabulin daw nila ang abreeza. they will open before abreeza opens daw.

the better start soon kay may 2011 baya daw ang abreeza :D

and i hope nice jud.. i was underwhelmed both by MoA and Northwing :(

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61 or 94, which is which? :dunno:

61 siguro kay its consistent with the 35k phase 1 and 26k phase 2 na figures na ilang ginahatag. safe to say muabot ni tingali ug 100k sqm GFA if say 60% sa GFA ang GLA

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61 or 94, which is which? :dunno:

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61 siguro kay its consistent with the 35k phase 1 and 26k phase 2 na figures na ilang ginahatag. safe to say muabot ni tingali ug 100k sqm GFA if say 60% sa GFA ang GLA
maybe the "9" part there was inadvertently turned upside down:D

seriously, 94T sq m is an open possibility. robinsons might have entered a sub deal in funding additional space for supermarket and department store. its been their plan to put up a mall. and this ones a prime location.

Waaa! I can't wait to go back!

Kalinawan looks really nice.

:)

or maybe 94k GFA?

Anonuevo said that although construction of the project is just 10 percent complete, the rate of take up “is very overwhelming.”
She attributed the impressive rate of signing rate to the city’s image as an emerging economic hub in this part of Mindanao and its tag as the “jewel in Mindanao.”
Aquino and Anonuevo said Abreeza will be the “best mall” to open in the city. Anonuevo said “resort feel” is the best Abreeza would offer to Abreeza’s shoppers and tenants.
im awed by the reception and response of retailers for this jewel. opening date very strategic. the festival season at this time is just about to begin(mood and foot traffic), universities about to open school calendar year. imagine foot traffic. well heeled students, local wealthy families and from the provinces of other regions and tourists i could imagine will be trooping in droves to enjoy the resort feel.

;52198765']or maybe 94k GFA?
confusing isnt it. hard to tell which one is competent to deliver information with accuracy or even close to it. each one seem to have its own digestion of the raw press infos. we only end up playing with them

maybe the "9" part there was inadvertently turned upside down:D

seriously, 94T sq m is an open possibility. robinsons might have entered a sub deal in funding additional space for supermarket and department store. its been their plan to put up a mall. and this ones a prime location.

I agree with you on the aspect of possibility of additional area funded by Robinsons and so the ballooning of the GLA to 94k sm and this number has been mentioned twice in their press releases.

Starbucks to open in Davao (http://dailymirror.ph/Feb-2010/Feb2010/loc4.html)

Coffee lovers will soon be able to enjoy Starbucks Coffee right here in Davao City.

Store development manager Enrique Tantoco Lopez told the Mirror that all popular coffee blends and services of Starbucks will soon be available here in time of the opening of Abreeza Ayala Malls next year.

Lopez was among the guests at the special luncheon for Abreeza Merchant Partners yesterday at the Pearl Farm Marina in Lanang, Davao City.

Tantoco said Starbucks had concentrated on the Manila market first before moving on to other places.

“It’s not that we rejected the provincial market, it’s just that we wanted to make sure that when we come to Davao City, ready na ready na yong market,” he said.

The partnership with Ayala has made the entry of Starbucks possible here in Davao City. According to Tantoco, they have been partnering with Ayala since the opening of the first Starbucks in Ayala Avenue 12 years ago.

Part of the Rustan’s Group of Companies, Starbucks currently has 162 coffee shops in Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, and Boracay. Two more coffee shops will be opening at the end of the month and six more by the end of this year. Maya M. Padillo

In fact, their late. To any execs from SB, read this...UR LATE! The coffee culture in Davao is even more evident compared to some cities here in Metro Manila!

^^ you're right, i hope SB will not have the same fate as Kenny Rogers and Max.

hopefully kenny rogers will return to davao through abreeza and sm lanang..

hopefully kenny rogers will return to davao through abreeza and sm lanang..

Who knows....but for me, mas marami pang mas masarap magluto ng chicken jan sa Davao than Kenny Rogers. Sayang nga lang yung entrepreneurs natin na nag ooperate ng bbq chicken restos sa Davao eh d nag expand...look at Mang Inasal now. Dati they werent offering unlimited rice and some Davao barbecue stores were offering unli rice na. I think they embraced that idea and now, across the country, sikat si Mang Inasal dahil sa unli rice which I personally believe na nakuha nya ang idea sa local barbecuehan jan sa Davao.

^^ you're right, i hope SB will not have the same fate as Kenny Rogers and Max.

Considering that SB will be in Abreeza, I think d magiging kagaya ng Kenny ang SB. I mean, maraming pasosyal satin jan sa Davao. :D So maraming hahangout sa SB. But I just find Lopez statement na they waited till our market will be ready as untrue. Matagal ng ready ang market ng Davao. When u visit Davao, halos every kanto may coffee shop. And take note...mas mahal pa ang price nito than some of the products ng SB. so about readiness, matagal na tayong ready. Wait and see lang ang exec ng SB!

Marco Polo's media visit
Friday, February 19, 2010

By Jojie Alcantara

MARCO Polo Davao invited travel writers from different publications in Manila to promote Davao City as an adventure and leisure destination.

Apart from giving them a luxurious and relaxing stay in the hotel, they were shown around for three days for a sneak preview of what Davao can amazingly offer.

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

My buddy, Ian Garcia and I were invited to come along as representatives of M Magazine, while I documented the activities with hotel PR Meg Sta. Ines and Patty Basa, and my assistant Ronald Amonoy.

Day 1 itinerary included a short introduction from the new general manager Nigel Fisher and a short AVP presentation of "Make It Davao Now" (which I created for Data).

A sumptuous dinner followed at the Polo Bistro, after which we invaded two of the newest bars in town, Fat Bobby's and Metro Lounge.

The coolest in our group was GM Nigel who gamely belted out Beatles' "Saw Her Standing There" with the young Baby Boomers band onstage at Fat Bobby's full crowd.

Day 2 was a trip to Eden Nature Park with some of them braving a thrill zip ride at Skyrider. A visit to our Philippine eagle came next, plus getting a little too close for comfort with the reptiles.

The group dropped by the newly installed Deca Wakeboard Park, as Brazilian models Fabio Ide and Daniel Kenji Matsunaga (the Solmux guy) of Mercator Models had a romp on the water till sunset.

Marco Polo then treated the guests to another gourmet dinner experience and a relaxing rub in Lazuli Spa. Last stop for the night was a round of drinks at the Eagles Bar.

A Davao tour isn't complete without the Samal Island hopping. Lunch and relaxation at Chemas by the Sea on a beautiful day was invigorating as Fabio and Daniel playfully posed for me with wacky somersaults.

Jake of PDI and Daniel won hands down as having the most number of pearl necklaces bought from the Badjao vendors.

Last stops before they boarded the plane were Pearl Farm Marina, Chimes, Blugre Coffee (to try the durian coffee), and more shopping at Aldevinco.

Ian and I have gained new acquaintances with the friendly guests: Jerry Donato of Philippine Star, Jake Ramirez of Philippine Daily Inquirer, Jacky Oiga of Manila Bulletin, Mira Gloria of Business World Highlife, Jose Erece of Yes and Cosmo Magazine, Walden Belen of Manila Bulletin, Joyce Ramirez of Philippine Daily Inquirer, and Jonas Gaffud of Mercator Models, the manager of both Kenji and Fabio, these polite gentle hunks who sweetly call me Ate.

Write to jojiealcantara@gmail.com or visit her website www.witerary.com

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/marco-polos-media-visit)

^^coffee bean and tea leaf na lang unta mag open, or UCC!!! IMO, pildi na ang starbs ug SBC nilang duha

Who knows....but for me, mas marami pang mas masarap magluto ng chicken jan sa Davao than Kenny Rogers. Sayang nga lang yung entrepreneurs natin na nag ooperate ng bbq chicken restos sa Davao eh d nag expand...look at Mang Inasal now. Dati they werent offering unlimited rice and some Davao barbecue stores were offering unli rice na. I think they embraced that idea and now, across the country, sikat si Mang Inasal dahil sa unli rice which I personally believe na nakuha nya ang idea sa local barbecuehan jan sa Davao.



Considering that SB will be in Abreeza, I think d magiging kagaya ng Kenny ang SB. I mean, maraming pasosyal satin jan sa Davao. :D So maraming hahangout sa SB. But I just find Lopez statement na they waited till our market will be ready as untrue. Matagal ng ready ang market ng Davao. When u visit Davao, halos every kanto may coffee shop. And take note...mas mahal pa ang price nito than some of the products ng SB. so about readiness, matagal na tayong ready. Wait and see lang ang exec ng SB!

underestimated yata tayo ng sb.. or maybe they are afraid sa dami ba naman ng kompitensya dito.. coffee shop country kaya ang davao.. sa cdo nga, no offense meant ha, they are still counting the number of coffee shops in their city.. but in davao, it's already almost impossible to count the coffee shops sprouting in almost every corner of the metropolis.. and quality wise, i think coffee shops in davao are at par if not better than sb.. lol:)

underestimated yata tayo ng sb.. or maybe they are afraid sa dami ba naman ng kompitensya dito.. coffee shop country kaya ang davao.. sa cdo nga, no offense meant ha, they are still counting the number of coffee shops in their city.. but in davao, it's already almost impossible to count the coffee shops sprouting in almost every corner of the metropolis.. and quality wise, i think coffee shops in davao are at par if not better than sb.. lol:)

Im a coffeeholic and in my opinion, some coffee shops that Ive tried in Davao is even better and more expensive than StarBucks.

^^coffee bean and tea leaf na lang unta mag open, or UCC!!! IMO, pildi na ang starbs ug SBC nilang duha

True.....no offense sa SB fanatics but for me I find SB jologs (although not all ha but some SBs dito sa MM). I mean, almost everyone wants to chillout sa SB even those trying hard social climbers. And u can see alot of them there....coffee coffee...isang coffee lang inorder for the entire day..:lol: Im so mean, so sorry bout that. Pet peeve ko lang tlga yung mga people like those. I hope that type of crowd wont flock to SB Abreeza.

Abreeza Mall pre-launching held
BY JUDY QUIROS
Mindanao Daily Mirror
February 19, 2010


A group of potential merchants, including business giants Robinsons Retail Group and Starbucks Coffee Company, graced the pre-launching of the P5-billion Ayala-Anflocor joint project Abreeza, dubbed Davao City’s own Greenbelt, yesterday.

The Ayala-Anflocor conglomerate brought Abreeza’s merchants to a visit at the Abreeza site, after which a briefing on the project’s updates was done at the Pearl Farm Marina Café owned by the Floirendos in Lanang.

Construction of the 10-hectare Abreeza, which will consist of three buildings, is now 10 percent complete. The mall area will be the first to be completed and will officially open in May 2011, Marivic Anonuevo, vice president and Ayala Malls Group Head, said.

The mall itself will occupy 61,000 square meters while a business process outsourcing (BPO) center will cover 18,000 square meters.

At least three hectares of the entire property will be sold for residential or commercial purposes, including a hotel.

Clavel Tongco, Abreeza General Manager, said 150 of the targeted 300 merchants have already signed up to operate their various businesses inside the mall.

She said of the total area of the Department Store and Supermarket, 75 to 80 percent have already been leased out.

Rowena Tomeldan, vice president and COO of the Ayala Group, said negotiations for the leasing out of the remaining 20 percent is ongoing and is expected to be closed prior the official opening of the mall in summer next year.

She said spaces for the mall will be well distributed to Davao’s own traders and those outside the city, including Manila, Cebu and foreign groups.

She gave assurance that the best offer will be reserved for Davao City-based retailers.

Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) president Antonio Aquino said opening the mall ahead of the other buildings is part of the strategic market planning of the entire project.

He confirmed that Robinsons Retail Group will be the key merchant store of Abreeza.

Abreeza will also be the first to open a Starbucks in Davao City, Aquino said.

Anonuevo said that although construction of the project is just 10 percent complete, the rate of take up “is very overwhelming.”

She attributed the impressive rate of signing rate to the city’s image as an emerging economic hub in this part of Mindanao and its tag as the “jewel in Mindanao.”

Aquino and Anonuevo said Abreeza will be the “best mall” to open in the city.

Anonuevo said “resort feel” is the best Abreeza would offer to Abreeza’s shoppers and tenants.

This early, Abreeza is now receiving inquiries from BPO locators.

Anonuevo said the inquirers include big and internal BPO operators.

Top executives of the Anflocor Group present in the pre-launching were Don Antonio Floirendo Sr., Antonio Floirendo Jr., Ricky Floirendo, Vincent Floirendo, Alex Valoria, and Oscar Grapa.

:cheers:

Starbucks to open in Davao (http://dailymirror.ph/Feb-2010/Feb2010/loc4.html)

Coffee lovers will soon be able to enjoy Starbucks Coffee right here in Davao City.

Store development manager Enrique Tantoco Lopez told the Mirror that all popular coffee blends and services of Starbucks will soon be available here in time of the opening of Abreeza Ayala Malls next year.

Lopez was among the guests at the special luncheon for Abreeza Merchant Partners yesterday at the Pearl Farm Marina in Lanang, Davao City.

Tantoco said Starbucks had concentrated on the Manila market first before moving on to other places.

“It’s not that we rejected the provincial market, it’s just that we wanted to make sure that when we come to Davao City, ready na ready na yong market,” he said.

The partnership with Ayala has made the entry of Starbucks possible here in Davao City. According to Tantoco, they have been partnering with Ayala since the opening of the first Starbucks in Ayala Avenue 12 years ago.

Part of the Rustan’s Group of Companies, Starbucks currently has 162 coffee shops in Manila, Cebu, Bacolod, and Boracay. Two more coffee shops will be opening at the end of the month and six more by the end of this year. Maya M. Padillo

:)

[QUOTE='WawaY[625];52169321']Mall to open on May 2011
(http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/mall-open-may-2011)


Construction of SM Lanang to start soon (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/construction-sm-lanang-start-soon)

By Carlo P. Mallo


:cheers:

True.....no offense sa SB fanatics but for me I find SB jologs (although not all ha but some SBs dito sa MM). I mean, almost everyone wants to chillout sa SB even those trying hard social climbers. And u can see alot of them there....coffee coffee...isang coffee lang inorder for the entire day..:lol: Im so mean, so sorry bout that. Pet peeve ko lang tlga yung mga people like those. I hope that type of crowd wont flock to SB Abreeza.

exactly!!! starbucks has become overrated! although i always try to collect their annual planner every christmas :lol:

exactly!!! starbucks has become overrated! although i always try to collect their annual planner every christmas :lol:

eheheheh I like their planners too but never tried to collect even one. I have a friend who collects and sells them for around 2,000 pesos each. Also, I aint sure ha but I think I saw a Davao collectors mug in one of the SBs in Makati. But Im sure I saw a Cebu mug. Pero parang may Davao din.

OT---Although I aint a fan of SB, one SB branch is really close to my heart and that is in Eastwood.

^^actually they're promoting the philippines sa mga mugs nila. pero Philippine Eagle ang design sa philippines mug nila

^^actually they're promoting the philippines sa mga mugs nila. pero Philippine Eagle ang design sa philippines mug nila

Yeah thats the one...I thought that was just for Davao. Oo yun yun..naalala ko na...Philippines tapos Phil Eagle ang design. Not bad

^^

And Davao is known for Pithecophaga jefferyi.. :banana:

True.....no offense sa SB fanatics but for me I find SB jologs (although not all ha but some SBs dito sa MM). I mean, almost everyone wants to chillout sa SB even those trying hard social climbers. And u can see alot of them there....coffee coffee...isang coffee lang inorder for the entire day..:lol: Im so mean, so sorry bout that. Pet peeve ko lang tlga yung mga people like those. I hope that type of crowd wont flock to SB Abreeza.

hehe...bitaw...murag feeling nimo taas imong "social status" kung naa ka sa SB...kinda overrated for me :lol:

sana meron UCC din...di ko pa na-try~

^^coffee bean and tea leaf na lang unta mag open, or UCC!!! IMO, pildi na ang starbs ug SBC nilang duha
pwede... but I prefer local coffee shops gihapon.. mas ganahan ko mukape.. ;)
True.....no offense sa SB fanatics but for me I find SB jologs (although not all ha but some SBs dito sa MM). I mean, almost everyone wants to chillout sa SB even those trying hard social climbers. And u can see alot of them there....coffee coffee...isang coffee lang inorder for the entire day..:lol: Im so mean, so sorry bout that. Pet peeve ko lang tlga yung mga people like those. I hope that type of crowd wont flock to SB Abreeza.
mao jud! pagbasa gani nako sa newspaper ganina na muopen ang starbucks sa Davao murag sa ako lang no.. di ko excited.. I prefer local coffee shops na muoccupy sa Abreeza.. mas relaxing ang ambiance.. pwede pud kanang CBTL.. :D

True.....no offense sa SB fanatics but for me I find SB jologs (although not all ha but some SBs dito sa MM). I mean, almost everyone wants to chillout sa SB even those trying hard social climbers. And u can see alot of them there....coffee coffee...isang coffee lang inorder for the entire day..:lol: Im so mean, so sorry bout that. Pet peeve ko lang tlga yung mga people like those. I hope that type of crowd wont flock to SB Abreeza.

Its just a coffee and the SB name makes more expensive....Just a coffee.... Some are just so human....Pathetic...Sabay sa uso para may ma-ekwento sila pagbalik sa kani-kanilang lugar.....

True.....no offense sa SB fanatics but for me I find SB jologs (although not all ha but some SBs dito sa MM). I mean, almost everyone wants to chillout sa SB even those trying hard social climbers. And u can see alot of them there....coffee coffee...isang coffee lang inorder for the entire day..:lol: Im so mean, so sorry bout that. Pet peeve ko lang tlga yung mga people like those. I hope that type of crowd wont flock to SB Abreeza.

what makes a person a "trying hard social climber"?

;52218843']what makes a person a "trying hard social climber"?

uhmmm ambot :lol: basta. i think one will know it when he sees one. kanang halatang pokpok unya naa mag cge istambay sa SB. Or kanang mga ubang estudyante na hastang hilasa.basta. eheheh d ko madefine. I had this officemate na mangutang ra para makastarbucks.

uhmmm ambot :lol: basta. i think one will know it when he sees one. kanang halatang pokpok unya naa mag cge istambay sa SB. Or kanang mga ubang estudyante na hastang hilasa.basta. eheheh d ko madefine. I had this officemate na mangutang ra para makastarbucks.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^ haha

mahalan jud ko aning mga kapehan na ni .Paminsan minsan siguro ok lang..a weekend meetup with friends siguro or a casual meeting with clients but magtambay sa kapehan kay para lang sa "status"? big no-no sa akoa na esp if im not earning much..kung kape na man lang ang akong apason, mag dunkin na lang ko lami pa ang ilang kape

lets say average sweldo dire sa Davao, tapos tagpila ba ang kape? say P500 a day ang average then tag P150 ang kape..spending a fifth (or even more) of your daily income for coffee is just silly imo..

mahilasan jud ko anang makakita kog mag kape kape then pamati nila sosyal sila kaayo unya kwarta ra diay sa ginikanan ang gigamit or dayon pa sosyal kaayo mu order dayon i credit card diay kay walay kwarta..tapos daginoton ang paniudto ug panihapon kay tua naadto ang kwarta pang kape kape

hinoon kanya kanyang trip ra man na hehe pero mao ray akoang panlantaw..

^^ so true waway..everything u said is true..by the way, diba nasa Singapore ka now?

nasa davao ako now (dumating ako nung monday).in 24 hours balik na ko singapore este digos diay huhu

;52222775']nasa davao ako now (dumating ako nung monday).in 24 hours balik na ko singapore este digos diay huhu

Bon Voyage! Tc sa byahe..mwwwwwwwwwwwwwuah :D

pwede... but I prefer local coffee shops gihapon.. mas ganahan ko mukape.. ;)



ot: diba sa funeraria libre kape... nganong magkape man ko nga naay bayad :lol:

good morning davao! (8 pm here, at ontario)

^^actually they're promoting the philippines sa mga mugs nila. pero Philippine Eagle ang design sa philippines mug nila

in fact si eagowl ang ilang model!lol

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/9933/img2085hf.jpg

saw the plans for sm lanang. its big. bigger than the present sm davao and bigger than abreeza. the design of sm lanang is really very very good. there are other buildings inside the complex that are detached from the main mall. but i cannot elaborate it anymore. secret daw. wahehehehe...

it will be presented soon....patience mga goys....

ps...even though late sila start construct, hahabulin daw nila ang abreeza. they will open before abreeza opens daw.

i thought same structure siya sa existing sm davao? accdg to the article posted.will it be a flagship mall?..if 10 hectares and na owned ng sm sa lanang golf...who owned or bought the remaining 30 hectares po? ty.

basta for me mas masarap pa ang magnolia chocolait than SB :lol:
same lang yan sa Guess pants na tag 8,000 pero mas maganda pa ung Levis pants denim na tag 2,500 lang :colgate:

^^

Magnolia Chocolait is may favorite drink when I was still a kinder.. Kaya palaging mantsa ang small uniform ko... ehehe :D

oh eto sigurado na.

openning...

sm lanang april 2011

sm gensan may 2011

oh eto sigurado na.

openning...

sm lanang april 2011

sm gensan may 2011

really..nice...:)

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http://i49.tinypic.com/otezhw.jpg

ruta sa tricycle sa may obrero..

http://i50.tinypic.com/9uudzb.jpg

:lol:

Corporate News

Robinsons to open retail shops in Ayala-Floirendo joint venture


DAVAO CITY -- The Robinsons Retail Group will invest P800 million in businesses it will put up within the 10-hectare mixed-use Abreeza project, a joint venture of Ayala Land, Inc. and the Anflo Management and Investment Corp., the holding company of the family of businessman Antonio O. Floirendo.

The bulk of the investment, said Jody S. Gadia, Robinsons Supermarket general manager, involves a four-storey structure with a basement. The company will pour in about P650 million to the building, which will have a 2,000-square-meter floor area. The remaining fund will be for other facilities, said Mark O. Tansiongkun, vice-president for procurement and administration of Robinsons Supermarket Corp.
Top Robinsons Retail Group executives, including Robina Gokongwei-Pe, senior vice-president, were among those who attended a briefing for locators in Abreeza last week. Maria Victoria E. Anonuevo, senior vice-president and group head of the Ayala Malls Group, said the Robinsons Retail Group is the single biggest locator in the project.

Ms. Anonuevo said 54 locators have already signed up with the project. The entry of Robinsons, she said, is an indication of the “big potentials” of Abreeza. “The takeout is really very, very overwhelming,” said Ms. Anonuevo.

The Robinsons Retail Group, aside from building a supermarket, will also open a Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Appliances, Handyman Do-It-Best Home Center, Handyman Do-It-Center, True Value, Toys “R” Us, Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse and Trucco.

Mr. Gadia said the company was confident its investment would attract a huge market, particularly the high-end and middle markets because it would offer a “different shopping experience.”

Asked why the company decided to invest in the Abreeza project when it already owns the one-hectare Robinsons Cybergate, which is just a kilometer away, Mr. Gadia said the company believes the Davao City market is still big and that its other store is different considering that it is a “way in, way out” store where people go just to shop.

He was also confident that the Abreeza supermarket, like that in Robinsons Cybergate, would perform better because the typical basket purchase in the city is about P520.00, higher than the average in other places of P480.00. A basket purchase refers to the average purchase of a customer in a supermarket.

In the city, based on the Robinsons Cybergate data, about 90% of those who go to the mall are customers who spend their money on goods.

For Abreeza, a significant number of mall goers will likely look for services, Mr. Gadia said. “We foresee that there will be a lot of commerce that will be generated within the project,” he added.

Robinsons’ shops will immediately open when the first two floors of the building are completed in the summer of next year, said Ms. Anonuevo, adding that the second phase, the third floor, will be opened by the end of next year. -- Carmelito Q. Francisco
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:banana:

^^ ay salamat may toys r us na

EcoGov, gov't agencies tie up for conservation of Davao Gulf (http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/EcoGov_gov_t_agencies_tie_up_for_conservation_of_Davao_Gulf.shtml)

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 21 (PNA) –Several private and government agencies are now helping the local government here on the conservation of the Davao Gulf at Barangay Matina Aplaya.

The Philippine Environmental Governance (EcoGov), a project of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in collaboration with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), has started “ridge to reef” strategy to protect and conserve Davao Gulf.

The Davao Gulf was earlier recognized by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) as one of the world's key biodiversity areas (KBA).

Based on WWF studies, Davao Gulf's rich biodiversity was already under threat due to pollution and lack of proper environmental management of the local governments (LGUs) in urban areas along its coastline.

EcoGov siad that Davao should adopt a “ridge-to-reef” approach to effectively address the urgent threat to Davao Gulf's biodiversity. This approach is hinged on the “interconnectedness'’ of natural resources, maintaining that what people do in the uplands will consequently affect the lowlands and on to the coastal environment.

With this, EcoGov has adopted this integrated eco-system resource management approach or the “ridge to reef” approach. (PNA)

;52274829']ruta sa tricycle sa may obrero..

http://i50.tinypic.com/9uudzb.jpg

:lol:

pagkakatkat aning traycicula ... ayala mall.. wa pa gani :rofl:

i think there would be traffic chaos if allowed in the premises of the business park. do you think a route licence be allowed on these motorised passenger tricycles? imo the previleges of the licence could be abused by drivers/operators knowing their driving discipline on road traffic rules and regulations and attitudes toward other road users, and passengers. hmmm

Corporate News

Robinsons to open retail shops in Ayala-Floirendo joint venture


DAVAO CITY -- The Robinsons Retail Group will invest P800 million in businesses it will put up within the 10-hectare mixed-use Abreeza project, a joint venture of Ayala Land, Inc. and the Anflo Management and Investment Corp., the holding company of the family of businessman Antonio O. Floirendo.

The bulk of the investment, said Jody S. Gadia, Robinsons Supermarket general manager, involves a four-storey structure with a basement. The company will pour in about P650 million to the building, which will have a 2,000-square-meter floor area. The remaining fund will be for other facilities, said Mark O. Tansiongkun, vice-president for procurement and administration of Robinsons Supermarket Corp.
Top Robinsons Retail Group executives, including Robina Gokongwei-Pe, senior vice-president, were among those who attended a briefing for locators in Abreeza last week. Maria Victoria E. Anonuevo, senior vice-president and group head of the Ayala Malls Group, said the Robinsons Retail Group is the single biggest locator in the project.

Ms. Anonuevo said 54 locators have already signed up with the project. The entry of Robinsons, she said, is an indication of the “big potentials” of Abreeza. “The takeout is really very, very overwhelming,” said Ms. Anonuevo.

The Robinsons Retail Group, aside from building a supermarket, will also open a Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Appliances, Handyman Do-It-Best Home Center, Handyman Do-It-Center, True Value, Toys “R” Us, Topshop, Topman, Dorothy Perkins, Warehouse and Trucco. Carmelito Q. Francisco
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:banana:
i am guessing the 2000sqm supermarket will occupy a section of the basement level.

Mr. Gadia said the company was confident its investment would attract a huge market, particularly the high-end and middle markets because it would offer a “different shopping experience.”
i think interior designs would make low end brand shops look high end too. aside from of course true high end ones

;52274231']http://i49.tinypic.com/xpsbwp.jpg
what can you say of the hotel in the pic and in person?
are we seeing glass cladding at the third/fourth levels thats roofing the "foyer"

i thought same structure siya sa existing sm davao? accdg to the article posted.will it be a flagship mall?..if 10 hectares and na owned ng sm sa lanang golf...who owned or bought the remaining 30 hectares po? ty.
who wrote the article:D
if you have seen the proposed design posted on here it would tell you.
i think xzhibit havent confirmed or denied the proposed design is the same to the one he saw.
please spill a little bit more of your personal knowledge:D

;52274829']ruta sa tricycle sa may obrero..

http://i50.tinypic.com/9uudzb.jpg

:lol:

:lol: nice one!

practikal ra siguro sya na para dili na nya i alter ang ruta niya by 2011 :lol:

pero kuyaw siya kay tama ang Torres extension ang exit sa Abreeza , dili ga pa taka2x :lol:

:lol: pero basi maoy bag-ong gihatag na ruta sa ltfrb? hinaut lang unta hantod gawas ra sila :lol: atay kung hantod sa entrance sa mall naay traysikol :D

well practically mo agi gyud na sila sa Torres liko sa Veloso( going to Victo) , buwisit hayahay kaayo ang tindahan ni Wensey Cornejo da! alasan akong tindahan!lol

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_5LZFBy22PXs/SxYIQtqKOzI/AAAAAAAAMZQ/dj-VbtFOlQM/s400/ssSTEVEN+1.JPG

Congratulations!
A proud Dabawenyo and a Proud Pinoy as he says is the Ultimate Male Survivor for fifth season of GMA7 artista base reality show StarStruck winner is Steven Silva,23 years old, an OJT chef from Davao Marco Polo Hotel. He is 1.5M richer and just inked 3.5M worth of exclusive contract to GMA7 Artist Center. He garnered 93.5% of votes followed by Enzo Pineda the First Prince with 90.2% of vote with price of 200,000PhP and a contract, while Rocco Nacino is the 2nd Prince with 88.3% of votes (price same with Rocco). The Final Judgement was just ended as live in Araneta Coliseum ealier this Febuary 21, 2010. Congratulations Steven! Hope to see you again in Davao!

Monday, 22 February 2010
Travel from Davao City to Lupon in 75 minutes
by Rico Biliran/MindaNews
Sunday, 21 February 2010 17:12
DAVAO CITY

Go by fastcraft, that’s how.

What is usually a 3.5 hour travel by land now takes only an hour and 15 minutes on board MV Danspenta I, which has a capacity of 125 passengers, and a speed of 24 to 25 knots.
Owned by the Dans Penta General Services. Inc. (Danspenta), the inaugural trip left the Sta. Ana whar here shortly after 3 p.m. with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Danspenta vice president Moises Lukban and officials of the various agencies in the maritime industry, marking the start of a fast, safe and more convenient sea transport.

Duterte and Lupon Mayor Domingo Lim said the fastcraft service would help economic activities benefiting Davao City and Lupon and its nearby towns in Davao Oriental.

"I am happy for the launching of the fastcraft services as it would help economic activities for Davao City and Davao Oriental," said Duterte.

Fully airconditioned with television and video facilities, the fastcraft runs the route three times daily.

Passengers also have three accommodations to choose from: business class for Php 350, economy for Php 300 and sundeck for Php 250.

Land travel to Lupon takes 3.5 hours and costs Php 240 for airconditioned buses and P192 for non-airconditioned.

Lim said the fastcraft service will provide Davao Oriental's first class municipality a big boost in luring more investors and for the people of the province to have a fast and more convenient means of transport to Davao City.

"We have been hoping (for) three to four years now for this fastcraft project to materialize. When I became mayor of this town, I did all my best to pursue this project which was blocked by the previous administration," said Lim.

According to Lukban, one of the primary objectives in putting up the fastcraft service is to improve the trade and commerce in the two LGU's, most especially on the part of Lupon, which aims to “achieve and sustain a desirable economic growth and integrate its socio-economic development program with a dynamic peace and order adequately reinforced by a responsive infrastructure support.”

Commodore Lino Dabi, the Philippine Coast Guard Southern Mindanao chief, said the fast sea transport will enhance the socio-economic climate of communities of the two LGU's.
"It's a welcome development for the people of Davao Region," said Dabi.

He said the ship owners and operators would face greater challenges to ensure the sea transport services they offer will always be safe, secure and environmental friendly.
"The PCG and other maritime agencies like Philippine Port Authority and Marina (Maritime Industry Authority are willing partners to the company to ensure they would be able to meet the challenges, " said Dabi.

The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) lauded the firm for complying with the requirements necessary for the operation of the vessel.

"The company secured the necessary requirements from registration to manning complement which is vital in the maritime safety and protection of the maritime environment," said Liza Orongan who represented Marina Regional director Nanette Villamor in the launching rites at Sta. Ana Port before the vessel left for its inaugural voyage.

Capt. Michael Laza of Phillipine Ports Authority said the fast sea transport project is a sisterhood agreement between Davao City and Lupon Town in response to President Arroyo's desire to establish a lateral link of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway.

"This fast ferry transport is groomed to be the best for Davao City and Lupon and its nearby towns, " he said.

Lukban said Danspenta will add one more fastcraft ferry and two roll on- roll off vessels for cargo in the future. (Rico Biliran/MindaNews)

Mindanews (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7663&Itemid=50)

btw Abreeza alomst complete na raw on October 2010 kasi ang mga renters will start constructing their stores para maka abot sa May 2011 opening :cheers:

grabe naman if 6 months sila magbuhat ug stores hehe but sa pikas article phase 1 is ang first 2 floors diay noh?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2465/3921339147_d0644085bb.jpg
Peace Archway Chinatown Arch, Davao City

From a reliable source: :D

SM Lanang will start construction on May 2010 and will open on May 2011. According to my source, GFA of the mall will exceed 100,000 square meters. There will also be a hotel within the mall complex.

Expansion of SM City Davao is also scheduled to commence within the year. The expansion area will have two floors of BPO spaces and two floors of retail.

:)

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Ayala Land plans P40-B projects this year
Companies
Written by Miguel R. Camus / Reporter
Monday, 22 February 2010 18:50

A CONFIDENT Ayala Land Inc. is launching P40 billion worth of residential projects this year targeting “all market segments.” The projects would be unveiled under the company’s newly created subsidiary Amaia Land Corp., a top company executive said.

In an interview last week, Ayala Land chief finance officer Jaime Ysmael said Amaia Land will unveil next month Amaia Scapes, a 20-hectare project in Laguna. To offer 2,000 units, the development also marks the company’s first foray into the low-cost housing segment. Homes in this category cost between P600,000 and P1.2 million each. “We will be aggressively launching projects this year. Just for the residential segment, we will be having 28 projects [with] 9,200 units of new inventory,” said Ysmael.

Of these unit inventory, 15 percent are from high-end subsidiary Ayala Land Premier, 22 percent from Alveo Land for the middle-income segment and the balance from Avida Land and Amaia Land.

Ayala Land plans to spend a total of P27.17 billion this year. This is much higher than the P16.2 billion spent in 2009. The bulk of the fund allocation will be used in the company’s expansion program which includes the construction of new malls, office buildings and hotels.

To support this capital spending agenda, Ysmael said the company may raise up to P10 billion through bank loans and bond sale in addition to internally generated cash.

Ysmael said this is on top of potential funds that can be raised through the Real Estate Investment Trust Law. The company is currently awaiting the issuance of the implementing rules and regulations expected before the second half of the year.

Ayala Land is also set to launch a P2.5-billion mall in Cagayan de Oro City to be developed on a 3.2-hectare property. Another mall will be launched in Subic, Olongapo which is part of a P3-billion plan to develop a 7.5-hectare property there.

The company also expects the completion of its shopping Center in Davao City called Abreeza in 2011, said Ysmael.

Ayala Land also plans to launch two hotels, one included in the P20-billion Ayala Center redevelopment in Makati City, and the second in Fort Bonifacio City to be run by Ayala Land.

Ysmael said the Fort Bonifacio development will feature a boutique-style hotel offering 175 rooms priced at under $100 per night on average. Its construction will start by the second half of 2010.

The business process outsourcing (BPO) sector also remains attractive for the company. Ysmael said Ayala Land plans to complete BPO projects in Bacolod,  Baguio,  Cavite and Iloilo. It is also expanding BPO operations in the Nuvali project in Laguna as well as the one in Cebu City.

Ayala Land’s net income dropped 16 percent last year to P4.04 billion due to a 10-percent dip in revenues to P30.5 billion. The company’s net income in the last quarter of 2009 rose 16 percent to P1.12 billion. .businessmirror.com

From a reliable source: :D

SM Lanang will start construction on May 2010 and will open on May 2011. According to my source, GFA of the mall will exceed 100,000 square meters. There will also be a hotel within the mall complex.

Expansion of SM City Davao is also scheduled to commence within the year. The expansion area will have two floors of BPO spaces and two floors of retail.

:)
nice....:)

validated!!!:banana::lol:

gusto ko din ng fresh news from a reliable source ng nccc..mayron ka din ba?
:lol:

This comment of our beloved incumbent mayor just made my day today... Pardon for the OT.
:rofl:


"Duterte said it is not only the City Government of Davao that buys the same garbage bins from the Schiffer International. The local governments of Taguig, Mandaue, Puerto Princesa, Olongapo, Quezon City and Cebu City as well as major companies and governments in Asia, America and Australia have also bought same garbage bins the City of Davao bought."


“The garbage project passed thru bidding. These are custom-made. If you would put _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ inside the bin and have it roll down the hill, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ could have dissolved but the garbage bins could have withstood the pressure,” Duterte said.

Davao dads approve to buy six hectares worth P14-M for urban poor housing (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=260170)

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 22 (PNA) -- The city legislators here recently approved to purchase three properties of about six hectares worth P14 million for urban poor settlers in this city.

City Councilor Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling said the council in session on Tuesday gave authority to Mayor Rodrigo Duterte to sign loan agreements with three homeowners associations to purchase the properties for their members.

The associations to benefit from the fund under the city’s Urban Land Reform Program (ULRP) are the Kahayag Homeowner’s Association, Inc. located in Barangay Indangan, Buhangin (P3,492.250); Small Communal Homeowners Association, Inc. (SCHOAI), in Ula, Tugbok District (P6,311,000); and New Kasilak Homeowner’s Association, Inc. in Barangay Mahayag, Bunawan District (P5 million).

Cabling, chair of the committee on housing, rural and urban development, said resolutions giving legislative authority to Mayor Duterte to sign the loan agreement stipulated that the loan be released before March 26, 2010 to comply with provisions of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).

The grant of the loan shall be made before the prohibited period, from March 26, 2010 to May 10, 2010, in compliance with Comelec Resolution No. 8646 dated July 14, 2009 re: Calendar of Activities and Periods of Prohibited Acts in connection with the May 10, 2010 Local and National Elections and Article XXII, Section 261 (w) of Batas Pambansa 881 or the Omnibus Election Code, said Cabling in the three resolutions on the loan deal which was unanimously approved by councilors. (PNA)

Bajada plant helps sustain Davao area amid power shortage (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22114:bajada-plant-helps-sustain-davao-area-amid-power-shortage&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71)

DAVAO CITY—When before, city residents could hear the whirl and hum of the power plant along J.P. Laurel Avenue, today, the Bajada Power Plant (BPP) appears silent and inactive.

But this network of steel structures, wires, transformers and towers has become the city’s—and the entire franchise of Davao Light and Power Co.’s—most reliable  backup power to sustain crucial and vital economic, social and other services.

The BPP, with actual capacity of 40 megawatts (mW) and a rated, or potential, capacity to carry as much as 58 mW, has backed the power requirement of the franchise of the Aboitiz-owned Davao Light and Power Co., when the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) slashed the power supply to the power distributors in Mindanao.

The NGCP cut by 62 mW its load supply to the Davao Light franchise on Feb. 8 and increased it last week to 72 mW.

While most of Mindanao experienced hourlong brownouts in several episodes per day, the Davao Light franchise area—covering Davao City and Panabo City, Santo Tomas and Braullio Dujali of Davao del Norte—was spared the inconvenience.

“You must be fortunate here in Davao because you have a backup power plant here,” said Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes, in a launch here on Thursday of his pet project on the Philippine participation in Earth Hour.

“We hope to solve the power shortage with the coming on-stream of the two mini-hydroelectric plants in Sibulan [Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur],” he said.

The BPP has been busy since last year as disruptions became more frequent to the transmission lines of the NGCP, with the Davao Light announcements that its activation of the BPP was intended to provide steady supply of electricity to industries and homes, and more important, the key facilities providing vital services like hospitals and government services.

Since last year, the NGCP has been implementing power rationing, or load shedding, during trip-offs and in repair of damaged power towers, or pylons.

This include the following:

On June 4 last year, the eastern section of Mindanao sustained sudden power outage due to the damage to Tower No. 32 in barangay Ligaya and Tower No. 18 in President Quirino, all in Sultan Kudarat, wrought by bomb explosions.

The damaged towers cut off power from the 100-mW diesel plant of Southern Philippines Power Corp. in Alabel, Sarangani, and forced scheduled brownouts in the provinces of Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, North Cotabato and Maguindanao, and the cities of Cotabato and General Santos.

“We have no option but to impose scheduled brownouts in Central Mindanao and Maguindanao to prevent the collapse of the whole Mindanao grid brought about by inadequate power supply,” Belinda Canlas, NGCP spokesperson, was quoted in local newspapers as saying, as a consequence of the toppled pylons.

The NGCP had earlier requested Davao Light to curtail its load by about 36 mW. The NGCP’s power customers are utilities, rural electric cooperatives and directly connected industries.

Another round of rotational brownouts was imposed in early August last year when the NGCP asked its power customers to start a rationing scheme during peak hours, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., 1:30 to 2:30 p.m., and from 6 to 8 p.m. daily.

The move to limit the supply of power to Southern Mindanao was meant to prevent the overloading of the double-circuit Pulangi-Kibawe 138-kilovolt transmission line primarily due to the reduced capability of the Mindanao Geothermal Power Plant (MGPP) in Ilomavis, Kidapawan City, from 100 mW to 50 mW.

The MGPP started repair on Aug. 1, 2009, of its pipes that were damaged by a landslide that affected the steam supply of the plant. Restoration works are expected to be completed soon, a statement of the NGCP said.

“This condition means that more power will be imported than normal from the north to the south through the Pulangi–Kibawe line,” the NGCP said.

Last Sept. 10 and 11, the NGCP again called for rotational brownouts after the entire Mindanao power grid experienced a shortage of between 100 mW and 200 mW due to the unavailability of three Agus power plants, which were either clogged with trash or undergoing maintenance.

Rossano Luga, assistant vice president for communications and branding administration of Davao Light, said that “since the BPP cannot fully serve the entire franchise with a peak load of 245 mW, its partial service operation would serve vital installations and facilities such as hospitals and government offices.”

;52299651']grabe naman if 6 months sila magbuhat ug stores hehe but sa pikas article phase 1 is ang first 2 floors diay noh?

dili man 6 months oi naa man lain diha magsugod pa sa 2011 pasabot lang sa Ayala na ok na magstart sa October ug halos human na gyud ang kabuan sa mall, mao ng tama ang news na last quarter mag start na ang Ayala sa CDO which ang mga equipment(mostly heavy) ipa ship na didto.

From a reliable source: :D

SM Lanang will start construction on May 2010 and will open on May 2011. According to my source, GFA of the mall will exceed 100,000 square meters. There will also be a hotel within the mall complex.

Expansion of SM City Davao is also scheduled to commence within the year. The expansion area will have two floors of BPO spaces and two floors of retail.

:)

ambot lang unsa pag hocus pocus nila ani!:lol:

ambot lang unsa pag hocus pocus nila ani!:lol:

kaya man kay pre fab tanan ila gamit.

pwede man tingali if dili taas ang building (say 1-2 floors lang) then ang design dili manginahanglan ug kuti na foundation..

so ang SM econland sa starbucks cancelled and maghulat na lang sila sa abreeza?

kaya man kay pre fab tanan ila gamit.

aw nigawas na ang source :lol: bitaw wala pa man gud ma busy sa Lanang miski earth moving lang unta.

;52308397']pwede man tingali if dili taas ang building (say 1-2 floors lang) then ang design dili manginahanglan ug kuti na foundation..

so ang SM econland sa starbucks cancelled and maghulat na lang sila sa abreeza?

dili 1 to 2 floors ang sm lanang. more pa.

dili cancelled ang starbucks sa sm ecoland. press release lang to sa SB na first SB sa mindanao sa abreeza. ang tinuod kay kung kinsa una mag open, did2 sila muopen first.

aw nigawas na ang source :lol: bitaw wala pa man gud ma busy sa Lanang miski earth moving lang unta.

basta may na sila start.:)

dili 1 to 2 floors ang sm lanang. more pa.

dili cancelled ang starbucks sa sm ecoland. press release lang to sa SB na first SB sa mindanao sa abreeza. ang tinuod kay kung kinsa una mag open, did2 sila muopen first.

I meant tung SB sa SM Ecoland sir :) cancelled na or dayon pa? or 2011 pa jud?

anyway...

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;52308897']I meant tung SB sa SM Ecoland sir :) cancelled na or dayon pa? or 2011 pa jud?



dayun pa. naa nay space for them. pero tanawon pa daw nila.

;52308897']I meant tung SB sa SM Ecoland sir :) cancelled na or dayon pa? or 2011 pa jud?

anyway...

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swimming pool ni sa Central Park Hotel? nice noh.

btw mawala na diay mga island cart sa G Mall.

^^why daw? pero, ok ra sad na wala na sila sa tunga.. nakaguot sila sa space..

dayun pa. naa nay space for them. pero tanawon pa daw nila.

Mas malaki ang SM Lanang than Abreeza?

Based on the press releases and an estimated GFA of 100,000sq.m., Abreeza will be the biggest Ayala mall in Mindanao. I wonder how SM will react to this...

^^ react sa Biggest Ayala in Mindanao?

Il Tenore : kasi anticipated nila ang Abreeza na high end so goodbye to Zagu, Island Philppines and the likes.

^^ react sa Biggest Ayala in Mindanao?

Il Tenore : kasi anticipated nila ang Abreeza na high end so goodbye to Zagu, Island Philppines and the likes.
oh.. mao diay... but.. pwede pa man ang zagu, kanang naa lang gud sa kilid..

^^ react sa Biggest Ayala in Mindanao?

Il Tenore : kasi anticipated nila ang Abreeza na high end so goodbye to Zagu, Island Philppines and the likes.

May Zagu pa rin naman sa Trinoma and Glorietta ah. And these are Ayala Malls too.

Abreeza will just be like other malls in the country. I think what set Ayala malls apart is the way they brand their malls. yun lang. D naman tlga ganun ka high end like masa cant afford it. May mga affordable shops din. But its not that masa looking like simpler and less known malls in the country.

When you go to Greenbelt you can still find not that high end shops like Powerbooks, Body Shop, and the like. Sa Highstreet naman, people can still afford to buy sa Krespy Kremes or dine at TGIF.

So Zagu and the like...well may Zagu then sa Trinoma and Market Market. Even inside Marquee Mall.

So correct me if im wrong, but Gmall will get rid of the carts coz of Abreeza? IMO, wrong and funny move. Or Abreeza will not have shopping carts coz its considered as highend? d rin.

^^ react sa Biggest Ayala in Mindanao?

No. I merely based my query on the articles - 61,000sq.m. of GLA on a 9 hectare property and an initial budget of almost P4billion.

I think mawala sila kay maot tan-awon and paguot sa space..tama na ang sa gilid like tung cecils etc

No. I merely based my query on the articles - 61,000sq.m. of GLA on a 9 hectare property and an initial budget of almost P4billion.


well I do hope they (SM) make SM Lanang special..if Abreeza has a resort theme according sa news, SM better come up with something na pantapat and wag lang typical (albeit premier) mall design like northwing and moa

pero sabi naman ni sir xzibit na maganda daw so kampante na ako hehe

;52309911']I think mawala sila kay maot tan-awon and paguot sa space..tama na ang sa gilid like tung cecils etc

nalaybog ko...are we talking about Gmall? or Abreeza?

G-Mall man tingali ang gi hisgutan hehe wait tama ba? :lol:

;52309979']well I do hope they (SM) make SM Lanang special..if Abreeza has a resort theme according sa news, SM better come up with something na pantapat and wag lang typical (albeit premier) mall design like northwing and moa

pero sabi naman ni sir xzibit na maganda daw so kampante na ako hehe

I hope so too.......Pero pano yan, d naman ganun ka outstanding design ng newer malls ng SM eh....

;52309979']well I do hope they (SM) make SM Lanang special..if Abreeza has a resort theme according sa news, SM better come up with something na pantapat and wag lang typical (albeit premier) mall design like northwing and moa

pero sabi naman ni sir xzibit na maganda daw so kampante na ako hehe

Golf course theme :D

;52309979']well I do hope they (SM) make SM Lanang special..if Abreeza has a resort theme according sa news, SM better come up with something na pantapat and wag lang typical (albeit premier) mall design like northwing and moa

pero sabi naman ni sir xzibit na maganda daw so kampante na ako hehe

I hope so. Big and beautiful. :D

^^ I dont want to be a pessimist but looking at the latest projects of SM Prime Holdings and new SM malls, I'd say I have a conservative expectation towards the upcoming SM Lanang.

Golf course theme :D

fights! haha

I dont mind di malaki as long as maganda ang itsura sa actual at di yung photgenic lang

Golf course theme :D
this would be the first in the country! hehe!

^^ I dont want to be a pessimist but looking at the latest projects of SM Prime Holdings and new SM malls, I'd say I have a conservative expectation towards the upcoming SM Lanang.

Kung hindi man kagandahan, idaan na lang nila sa laki. :D

From a reliable source: :D

SM Lanang will start construction on May 2010 and will open on May 2011. According to my source, GFA of the mall will exceed 100,000 square meters. There will also be a hotel within the mall complex.

Expansion of SM City Davao is also scheduled to commence within the year. The expansion area will have two floors of BPO spaces and two floors of retail.

:)

nice!!!!:cheers:

;52308897']
anyway...

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Ano po status nito? Bakit hanggang ngayon gitabunan pa og moskitero? :jk:

^^ I dont want to be a pessimist but looking at the latest projects of SM Prime Holdings and new SM malls, I'd say I have a conservative expectation towards the upcoming SM Lanang.

as per hans sy, sm lanang will be different from the rest of the sm malls.:)

^^ I dont want to be a pessimist but looking at the latest projects of SM Prime Holdings and new SM malls, I'd say I have a conservative expectation towards the upcoming SM Lanang.

^^i agree too. but to my source, hans sy is very open to new concepts. so, let's wait nalang po sa result ng plano.:):)

^^ I dont want to be a pessimist but looking at the latest projects of SM Prime Holdings and new SM malls, I'd say I have a conservative expectation towards the upcoming SM Lanang.

mao pud na akong hunax2x kung ang construction 1 year ra, ang consulation na lang ang remaning greens dili mahilabtan.


regarding sa cart, mao ng ingon sa isa ka tenant sa G Mall by March(?) wla na ang iyang cart.

Ano po status nito? Bakit hanggang ngayon gitabunan pa og moskitero? :jk:

ongoing u/c sa pag agi nako the other day daghan gihapon trabahante sa gawas

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Starbucks mulls 4 stores in city (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/starbucks-mulls-4-stores-city)
By Carlo P. Mallo



ALTHOUGH international coffee brand, Starbucks, has yet to open their first store in Mindanao in May 2011, together with the opening of the Ayala-operated mall Abreeza, it is already mulling of opening three more in the city.

Based on the assessment of Davao City market, Enrique Tantoco Lopez, store development manager of the Philippine franchise of Starbucks, said that four stores in the city will be enough to cater to the market.

“Davao City is really ready for Starbucks. It is actually primed for Starbucks,” Lopez told Sun.Star Davao Friday during a site visit at Abreeza, the future site of the first Starbucks shop here in Davao. “Looking around, the prices of coffee in local coffee shops are very competitive.”

Lopez was one of the hundreds of merchants representing international, local and Davao-based brands who will be opening their stores in the P3.4 billion shopping center that will offer a totally new experience for Davao City.

The Davao store of Starbucks will be their first in Mindanao, the fifth location outside Metro Manila, and the 174th in the entire country.

Starbucks is one of the first to grab a spot in the highly anticipated shopping destination which is already 70 to 75 percent leased out.

“We have 162 outlets throughout the Greater Manila Area, eight in Cebu, with one each in Bacolod, Boracay, and Palawan,” Lopez said.

Opening in December 1997 in Philippine shores, Starbucks has now grown to be one of the country’s iconic coffee brands that have also started the culture of coffee shops in the country.

“Davao was really out target after opening in Bacolod and Cebu. It is the next city that we have set our eyes upon,” Lopez said. “The moment that the Ayala Land (Incorporated) told us about Abreeza, we immediately said yes.”

The first Starbucks to open in Davao City will be located near the entrance of the shopping center of Abreeza, overlooking the lagoon area.

The first phase of the high-end Ayala operated mall will be completed in the second quarter of 2011 with 35,000 square meters gross leasable area, while the second phase with 26,000 square meters gross leasable area is expected to be finished by the third quarter of 2011. (CPM)

so now we know na

1. there will be 4 sb branches in Davao
2. may lagoon area sa abreeza

:D

^^possible pud na there might be two starbs in one mall..... isa near the lagoon and isa inside the mall...... just my 2 cents and wishful thinking :lol:

I know this is politics but I find it very interesting and funny especially sa last part... :lol:
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Duterte-Nograles word war heats up

THE political fight between House Speaker Prospero Nograles and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte heats up as the May 2010 election draws near with two officials accusing each other of multi-million peso anomalies.

In the City Government sponsored television program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” (From the Masses, For the Masses) aired over ABS-CBN Davao every Sunday, Duterte criticized the Nograles for drumming up a mock election conducted at UP Mindanao showing that the House Speaker got 73 percent votes defeating Duterte’s daughter, Vice Mayor Sara.

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

Duterte’s daughter and Nograles are fighting for the mayoralty seat.

Duterte accused Nograles of lying through his teeth just to fool the people that he is gaining headway against the Dutertes.

"If it is true that you won in the UP Mindanao mock election, I will make you win in the real election. UP (University of the Philippines) students will never vote for you because they are nationalists while you are a mercenary. What you conducted at UP Mindanao was originally for voters’ education on the automated election but you brought with you your scholars and made them vote for you," Duterte said in his television program.

It was learned that only 46 students cast their votes in the said mock polls out of the more than 1,500 students of UP Mindanao. Duterte said 46 votes out of the 1,500 students do not represent the true sentiment of the students.

UP-Mindanao University Student Council (USC) vice chair Sonny Paul Cirunay also disclaimed the results of the mock polls released by the Team Nograles, telling Sun.Star in a phone call last week that it was gathered from only 46 Oplan Kaalam scholars of the Team Nograles who were not informed that they were participating in a mock poll.

In a text message Sunday, Nograles, however, said the “mock election was conducted using the new template of the official ballots as per Commission on Elections”.

“In other words, this would be the actual look of the ballot on election day, as it is now being printed by Comelec. Those who participated were a mix of scholars and non-scholars who shaded according to their preference. Results were tabulated, and that was what came out,” Nograles said.

The activity initiated by the Team Nograles was supposed to involve the 150 Oplan Kaalam scholars of the Speaker but only 46 attended, Cirunay said, most of whom were in first year and thus not eligible to vote.

Duterte said Nograles also bragged to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo regarding the result of the UP Mindanao mock polls. The mayor said the Speaker ought to be ashamed of this as he is lying to the President.

“You the President will be fooled by your Speaker? Such a shameless man, he did not even informed the President that the mock polls was a sham,” Duterte said.

Making intrigues

The city mayor said Nograles have also been making intrigues of him to the President regarding his role in the release of rebel leader Leoncio Pitao alias Commander Parago several years back.

Duterte said he did not post bail in behalf of Parago but rather the rebel leader was released by the government peace panel as a sign of goodwill.

"Whoever are the retired generals who keep on feeding you with wrong information, you better kill them as they are of no good to you," Duterte said.

Hitting the son as well

Mayor Duterte also criticized Nograles’ chief of staff and son, Karlo, for using the seal of Congress and plate number 4 to his personal advantage. He reminded the young Nograles that he is not an elected official and his use of government properties is illegal.

"Listen son and listen well. You do not have the authority. The so-called authority you are using now came from your father and not from the people. It’s too early for you to be obsessed with power. You are just a chief of staff of the clerks in your father’s office. You wait for your turn to become a congressman, if ever you will become one considering the formidable opponent you have," Duterte said.

Garbage bin anomaly?

The Nograles camp on the other hand accused Duterte of a P200-million anomaly on the purchase of German-made garbage bins for the city.

"Duterte, who wants to swap positions with his daughter Sara, should also explain why P200 million worth of garbage bins which can be bought from a supermarket for P2,199 a piece was purchased by City Hall for P6, 500 a piece," Nograles said.

Nograles raised the issue as he noted that even the Commission on Audit (COA) cited in its 2007 Audit Report the city government's “leniency in the implementation of waste segregation at source and at collection points, the excessive deployment of some garbage bins in some collection points, the use of garbage bins, which weight is beyond the capacity of human strength, and the breakdown of compactors, all attributed to the attainment of only sixty six percent (66%) collection rate of solid waste far below the target efficiency of eighty to ninety percent if not 100% as envisioned for a clean and healthy environment.”

"In short, COA is saying that the Davao City government's waste disposal program stinks. But going through the details of the COA Audit Report, the stench of anomaly stinks even more," Nograles said.

Reviewing the COA Audit Report, Nograles said he was surprised to see that the City Government bough a total of 30,136 garbage bins for a total cost of “around P300M” or an average of P6,500 each.

Nograles said the small garbage bin, acquired by City Hall for at least P6,500 each, could be bought at SM City Davao’s Ace Hardware at only P2,199. At BABJ Metal Supply in R. Magsaysay Avenue, the small garbage bin is priced at P4,375.

On the other hand, Nograles said the big garbage bin, purchased by City Hall for around P11,000 each, could be bought at Davao Diamond Hardware for only P5,150 per unit. At BABJ Metal Supply, the same unit could be bought at P5,750 as against City Hall’s price of P11,000.

Nograles said City Hall's garbage bin procurement reeks with anomaly even more as COA cited in its report that Davao City's tax payers paid a whooping P33,705,806.40 just for the opening of a letter credit (LC) for the importation of garbage bins.

“Why on earth do we have to even think about importing trash bins when they are readily available locally at a much cheaper price? That's trash if you ask me,” Nograles said.

In his reply, Duterte however said that COA has already cleared the project as having complied with the all the requirements under the law. He said the garbage bins are imported from Germany and comes with an 8-year warranty thus the city government has saved money in the long run compared to buying locally-made garbage bins that has no warranty.

Duterte said it is not only the City Government of Davao that buys the same garbage bins from the Schiffer International. The local governments of Taguig, Mandaue, Puerto Princesa, Olongapo, Quezon City and Cebu City as well as major companies and governments in Asia, America and Australia have also bought same garbage bins the City of Davao bought.

“The garbage project passed thru bidding. These are custom-made. If you would put Nograles inside the bin and have it roll down the hill, Nograles could have dissolved but the garbage bins could have withstood the pressure,” Duterte said. (Ben O. Tesiorna)

source: sunstar

So conservative----- i like that


^^ I dont want to be a pessimist but looking at the latest projects of SM Prime Holdings and new SM malls, I'd say I have a conservative expectation towards the upcoming SM Lanang.

Central Park Hotel if ever, maybe the only hotel in the country to be in the back of some small shops and sandwiched by mini eateries and bungalows. They should yield to the modern development and no greediness. How do we (or cars) get to the main door?

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;52326327']Starbucks mulls 4 stores in city (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/starbucks-mulls-4-stores-city)
By Carlo P. Mallo




so now we know na

1. there will be 4 sb branches in Davao
2. may lagoon area sa abreeza

:D

3. davao will have the first starbucks in Mindanao :)

;52326327']Starbucks mulls 4 stores in city (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/starbucks-mulls-4-stores-city)
By Carlo P. Mallo




so now we know na

1. there will be 4 sb branches in Davao
2. may lagoon area sa abreeza

:D

:banana::cheers:

does thant mean starbucks stores arent davao franchse outlets

I know this is politics but I find it very interesting and funny especially sa last part... :lol:
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Duterte-Nograles word war heats up

It was learned that only 46 students cast their votes in the said mock polls out of the more than 1,500 students of UP Mindanao. Duterte said 46 votes out of the 1,500 students do not represent the true sentiment of the students.

UP-Mindanao University Student Council (USC) vice chair Sonny Paul Cirunay also disclaimed the results of the mock polls released by the Team Nograles, telling Sun.Star in a phone call last week that it was gathered from only 46 Oplan Kaalam scholars of the Team Nograles who were not informed that they were participating in a mock poll.

In a text message Sunday, Nograles, however, said the “mock election was conducted using the new template of the official ballots as per Commission on Elections”.

“In other words, this would be the actual look of the ballot on election day, as it is now being printed by Comelec. Those who participated were a mix of scholars and non-scholars who shaded according to their preference. Results were tabulated, and that was what came out,” Nograles said.
source: sunstar
:ohno:

look what hes done with taxpayes scholars under his name. he used the poor studets in his election machinry. they were used to be voters/respondents of his mock election survey against a lady challenger. all to drum up a trend that wil project hes popularity to win. absurd. hes teachin students to becom corrupt and manipultive like he is. :ohno:

reading some of the news publicities of cong nograles, it apeared to me like hes now in a panic. obviusly a dirty politician resorting to intrigue hunting, he would do anyting dirty to cleanse his image of wrong doings. what a absurd showmanship. his hunger for the elusive position is reeking of self grred for power and not sincere intention to serve the people. i dont think davao city deserve a dirty politican for a mayor

Davao goons brandishing firearms openly in city
By Charlie V. Manalo
02/23/2010

Guns and goons are likely to mark the hotly-contested Davao City polls in May as many armed men have been openly going around Davao City, openly brandishing their firearms.

http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20100223hed4.html

“This is worrying for all the voters and candidates in Davao City, as well as this open display of firearms being a blatant violation of the Comelec gun ban. If the Comelec does nothing about this, we may just have very bloody elections in Davao City, with voters cringing in fear of the armed men,” Speaker Prospero Nograles commented to the Tribune yesterday, upon being informed by his team Nograles that “a lot of people identified with Mayor Rodrigo Duterte are going around town, fully armed, but without the necessary Comelec permit to carry arms.”
is this true?

:ohno:hes willing to trade off the interest of the city for his greed to advance selfish interest. in that a5ticle he resorted to paint a scenrio vilifying the image of davo city. its just a reaffirmation that hes is also behind incredulous vilification of davao city by ms de lima. a media beat up courtesy of him. whethr or not he would admit it doesnt mater.

I know this is politics but I find it very interesting and funny especially sa last part... :lol:
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“The garbage project passed thru bidding. These are custom-made. If you would put Nograles inside the bin and have it roll down the hill, Nograles could have dissolved but the garbage bins could have withstood the pressure,” Duterte said. (Ben O. Tesiorna)

source: sunstar
i would like to stik audio video recorder infront of the face to record details of events as it rolls down bouldery hill.

would love to wtch a review of his bumpy ride on a lazyboy with a bucket of popcorn

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;52326327']Starbucks mulls 4 stores in city (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/starbucks-mulls-4-stores-city)
By Carlo P. Mallo




so now we know na

1. there will be 4 sb branches in Davao
2. may lagoon area sa abreeza

:D

Too bad in a way. The small locally owned shops were doing a good job, I thought. But now there will be soy milk as an option, and I couldn't find that on my last visit.

Too bad in a way. The small locally owned shops were doing a good job, I thought. But now there will be soy milk as an option, and I couldn't find that on my last visit.

I don't think starbucks will make a dent on the established local coffee shops like blugre.

As i have observed, Davawenyos don't usually ride with the hype especially if it doesn't agree to their palate. It seems to me people there have a very different taste buds.

Must be the durian...

Is overnight lodging available at Kalinawan, or is this just for a day trip?

Kung hindi man kagandahan, idaan na lang nila sa laki. :D

ok na sa akin na medyo medyo lang ang laki basta mapalibutan ug hi rises ang sm lanang...:D

dili 1 to 2 floors ang sm lanang. more pa.

dili cancelled ang starbucks sa sm ecoland. press release lang to sa SB na first SB sa mindanao sa abreeza. ang tinuod kay kung kinsa una mag open, did2 sila muopen first.
hehe slowly ng na dedvuldge...keep it coming...:D

so yung design na present dito at sa ibang threads before is hindi talaga final? i believe hindi, kasi if its different from other sm malls, talagang kakaiba...with a touch of davao siguro...maybe durian like ang roof...:D

by the way guys,
i have emailed ayala-alveo...i was just asking about there plans on putting up a condominium in the city. because i was wondering why they covered the logo of alveo as stated by a forumer in the abreeza thread...so here's their reply...

From: "APSI Customer Service1" <customerservice1@aligroupsupport.com.ph> Tuesday, 23 February, 2010 4:55 AM
Dear Sir/Mam,

Greetings from Ayala Land Inc.!

This is with regards to your inquiry dated February 21, 2010. In reply to your query, we have verified with our VisMin Projects department that there are plans to put up a condominium in Davao . However, we still do not have the details. We will have more information in the 3rd quarter of this year.

It is our hope that this has addressed your query. Thank you and best regards!

Melanie A. Lim
Customer Service Desk
ALI Group Support

For further inquiries, please contact our Customer Service Desk at residential.customers@ayalaland.com.ph or call (632) 848-5000 / 1-800-10-8485000 for Ayalaland Premier, (632) 848-5100 / 1-800-10-8485100 for Alveo Land , (632) 848-5200 / 1-800-10-8485200 for Avida Land, or 1 -877-ATAYALA (2829252) (for US callers) / (Country Code) 8000-ATAYALA (2829252) (for outside US). We are glad to be of service.

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so may plans talaga and we will know the concrete plan 3rd quarter this year...:)

sa pinost dati ni leechtat (agent din sya ata ng condos) eh later this year pa i lalaunch ang alveo condo for davao

^^
Maybe the reason why they covered the logo of Alveo is because they have not yet applied for a business permit for Alveo that will allow them to conduct any form of business under that brand.

I don't think starbucks will make a dent on the established local coffee shops like blugre.

As i have observed, Davawenyos don't usually ride with the hype especially if it doesn't agree to their palate. It seems to me people there have a very different taste buds.

Must be the durian...

I agree....Well, probably SB will be a hit for a couple of months (considering the marketing hype and its something new for some Dabawenyos) but I strongly believe that it can never trample down the existing coffee shops. Dabawenyos, by nature, loves variation.

And not only that, coffee shops in the city enjoy two different markets - the locales and the visitors. The locales may probably flock to SB but some tourists and balikbayans who got used to SBs would want to savor and enjoy other coffee treats from local coffee shops.

The entry of SB in the city may inspire the existing coffee shop operators to step up and compete. That's what SB was able to do when it entered the Cebu's coffee culture scene. Now we have strong coffee shop brands from Cebu such as Bos Coffee and Coffee Dream. I hope SB will do the same thing in Davao and soon we will have newer coffee shop brands across the country from Davao.

^^ i guess it's both.

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Roberto P. Alabado III
Planning Perspectives
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

More retailers in Davao

DAVAO CITY -- Firms in wholesale and retail trade as well as property dominated the field of new companies registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) extension office in Davao City in 2009. Official data showed wholesale and retail companies and real estate and leasing represented nearly half of the total 560 new companies, with total paid-up capital of nearly P300 million.

Agribusiness had 36 new companies, followed by financing firms and tourism facilities. The commission recorded 10 new mining companies with a total paid-up capital of P30.7 million last year. Javey Paul D. Francisco, director of SEC-Davao, said this city has always been a magnet for retail and property. “Generally speaking, 2009 was a better year. Considering the supposed global slowdown, the local investors seemed to be undaunted by it,” he said.

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Abreeza construction from space :)

mas lapad pa diay sa victoria..nice!

Ateneo honors five faculty researchers
Mindanao Daily Mirror
February 24, 2010

DAVAO CITY — Ateneo de Davao University honors five of its faculty-researchers today, February 24 in the Gawad Parangal para sa mga Gurong Mananaliksik. They are Fr. Albert Alejo, SJ, Fr. Francisco Glover, SJ., Dr. Marlina Lacuesta, Fr. Daniel McNamara and the late Napoleon Amoyen.

Fr. Albert Alejo or Paring Bert is now involved in the Bishop-Ulama Conference (BUC) Konsult Mindanao and Ehem – an anti-corruption movement. He holds doctoral degree from the University of London.

Fr. Francisco Glover heads the Physics Department of the University. His applied researches have helped upgrade instructional materials and equipment in Physics and engineering courses in the Ateneo de Davao University.

Dr. Marlian Caballes Lacuesta’s study about the quality of care in Davao del Norte and Compostela Valley is much referred to in the discussions about Philippine Public Health System. She is also one of the pioneers of the Social Research office of the university.

Fr. Daniel McNamara who has a doctoral degree in astro-geophysics from the University of Colorado is being cited for his work on issues of Climate Change and physics. Fr. McNamara used to be the director of the Manila Observatory.

Napoleon Amoyen has conducted more than a hundred researches while teaching at the Ateneo de Davao University. Before he died in 2008 he was part of the team that handled a study involving the Liguasan Marsh and Mt. Matutum.

The Gawad is part of the commemoration of the 150 years of the return of the Jesuits to the Philippines. It recognizes its faculty’s research efforts in hopes to inspire the students and the community to engage in research.

Kudos to METRO DAVAO....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8PBx7isoM

OT: a reminder to all drivers and passengers......:) (just click on the link)

reading some of the news publicities of cong nograles, it apeared to me like hes now in a panic. obviusly a dirty politician resorting to intrigue hunting, he would do anyting dirty to cleanse his image of wrong doings. what a absurd showmanship. his hunger for the elusive position is reeking of self grred for power and not sincere intention to serve the people. i dont think davao city deserve a dirty politican for a mayor

nasa COA report naman yun lahat....ni hindi nga nagmumura on air si nograles..stick to the issues lang sana..thanks..:)

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Abreeza construction from space :)

kinsa kaha mo occupy sa vacant lot beside abreeza...dako dako pud siya...

this skyline will be changed, pag natapos na ang Abreeza, plus the proposed Alveo and the condominium buildings infront of abreeza, filinvest or dmci (?)...
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though sa wikipedia ito galing...im just excited...:D
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We've got it all for you!"
"Being the 2nd in the city means more excitement and fun!"
Location Former Lanang Golf and Country Club, J.P. Laurel Ave., Lanang District, Davao City, Philippines
Opening date September 2011
Developer SM Prime Holdings
Management SM Prime Holdings
Owner Henry Sy, Sr.
Total retail floor area 175,000 m²
No. of floors 3 floors

SM City Lanang is a planned mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines. The mall will be located at J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang, Davao City, and it will be the second SM Mall in the city. SM City North Davao will be erected within the land area of 640,000 sq.m. and the mall itself will have a Gross floor area of 175,000sq.m.;It is twice the size of SM City Davao which only has a land area of 132,000sq.m. and gross floor area of 75,440 sq.m. The Mall is expected to open in 2011.
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so 175,000 GFA..malaki laki nga...then 3 floors...
hope kakaiba nga ito from the rest of the sm malls in the country(as stated by @xzibit)...sana maging flagship din with all of the features that a one stop shopping centre could have and offer.:)

P10 M eyed for Davao organic farming ordinance (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=260587)

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 24 (PNA) – The Davao City Council passed a resolution on Tuesday requesting Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte to allocate P10 million budget to ensure the implementation of a proposed ordinance institutionalizing, promoting, and developing organic agriculture in Davao City.

The resolution came as corollary to the approval of ordinance on second reading at Tuesday’s session.

The ordinance was approved after an over hour-long deliberation on some provisions of the proposed measure in the presence of a number of farmers apparently supportive of the ordinance.

Section 14 of the proposed measure says that the city government of Davao shall appropriate substantial budget to ensure the implementation of the ordinance.

City Councilor Diosdado Mahipus suggested that the city government allot P10 million budget for the proposed ordinance.

Mahipus also insisted that the city council should revive its power to appropriate funds for certain measures, starting with the P10 million budget eyed for the ordinance.

Councilor Leonardo Avila, chair of the committee on environment and natural resources, authored the proposed measure. (PNA)

kinsa kaha mo occupy sa vacant lot beside abreeza...dako dako pud siya...

part of the vacant lot sa northeast side construction is still part of abreeza based sa ilang site plan. i believe dira dapit ang condo

;52424609']part of the vacant lot sa northeast side construction is still part of abreeza based sa ilang site plan. i believe dira dapit ang condo

ah ok..ty
but i was referring to the vacant lot immediately fronting redemptorist...
or mali lang gyud akong pag compass2X :D...but its good to know nga enormous gyud ang area sa ayala diha dapita...

ah ok..ty
but i was referring to the vacant lot immediately fronting redemptorist...
or mali lang gyud akong pag compass2X :D...but its good to know nga enormous gyud ang area sa ayala diha dapita...

yeah 10 hectares is quite big (note that SM Lanang's land area is also 10 hectares tapos SM Ecoland is 13 hectares including na yung unused area sa likod)

so yeah malaki laki nga ang Abreeza complex (land area wise)

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nasa COA report naman yun lahat....ni hindi nga nagmumura on air si nograles..stick to the issues lang sana..thanks..:)
lol. how can i do that. dont know but no one posted to raise the argument about coa issue.

like i said i have read his statements and stories about him from various sources of news that included some blogs. my opinion was drawn from a range of issues from manipulated mock poll to peace and order. it was purposely posted separately. sounded unpleasant i know but it was to open the issue for discussion in the hope of knowing what people are thinking about issues vs personas heating up the davao political scene. it cant be a reaction about a coa issue bec no one was raising the argument as far as the post youve quoted is concerned.

other posts have quoted relevant issues inside the article down below.

Nograles is a TRAPO to the highest order. i will not trust davao city to him. he will just bungle up what wonderful things duterte has done to our beloved city.

sorry i just dont believe in nograles. i dont believe in his capability to lead our city. maski na naging speaker of the house siya.

imagine the gall of him when he said that he was leading in a mock election at up mindanao. it turns out that it was all false (believe me i asked a friend from up mindanao). this info that i got was backed up by an admission from an official from up mindanao. jeeze!!!

not that it is my business to get on with noggy. cant be bothered so it doesnt matter. i was only expessing what i have learned from i wish i didnt know. while duterte is still pick over him for me bt that does not mean to imply tolerance to those found guilty of corruption. duterte has a straightforward swearing mouth, nograles talks too much. and agreed capo. cant be trusted. hes comfortable to trade off interests of davao city for his selfish agenda. hes somebody who looks like making effort to please everyone on election season. its mty opinion. i just find the persona obnoxious.

i got a call from that poll they are from "Cebu" kuno, they were asking what's my take on Peace and Order and Human Rigths in Davao... :ohno:

Nograles is a TRAPO to the highest order. i will not trust davao city to him. he will just bungle up what wonderful things duterte has done to our beloved city.

sorry i just dont believe in nograles. i dont believe in his capability to lead our city. maski na naging speaker of the house siya.

imagine the gall of him when he said that he was leading in a mock election at up mindanao. it turns out that it was all false (believe me i asked a friend from up mindanao). this info that i got was backed up by an admission from an official from up mindanao. jeeze!!!

:okay:

sa FB ni Duterte... "leading na daw sila...ISTORYAHEEE!!" :lol:

sa FB ni Duterte... "leading na daw sila...ISTORYAHEEE!!" :lol:

hahaha baga'g fes :lol:

^^piro amenen dawat man ka ug fel helt :lol:

i got a call from that poll they are from "Cebu" kuno, they were asking what's my take on Peace and Order and Human Rigths in Davao... :ohno:
ring him back:lol:

^^piro amenen dawat man ka ug fel helt :lol:

:D :banana:

i got a call from that poll they are from "Cebu" kuno, they were asking what's my take on Peace and Order and Human Rigths in Davao... :ohno:

ingna nga okay ra kay naa kay fel helt ug burial asistans :D membro pa gyud ka sa dayong :nuts:

ring him back:lol:

sabihin na wala akong PEAS na INORDER :lol:

btw, re: coa. is it but appropriate for nograles, son, de guzman("trinity" lol) entrust the issue to coa and the proper authorities to take appropriate move than them capitalising on allegations. dirty propaganda. did it give them credit points of incorruptiblity. not that its not a election issue. but using it like someone has been proven guilty. why are they nograles, his son and de guzman are doing the noise and not the coa? not that people should have the right to know but improper to come from the 3 of them. i dont think its right to push themselves to represent the voice of people. if people were aissatisfied by the governance of dutertes leadership, you will see discontent and unrest brought to the street. why is nograles and de guzman have to come out only now after all these time. where were they when the allege misuse of mony happened way back?

UP president open UP Mindanao infirmary, student center and biotech lab

Davao City (24 February) -- UP President Emerlinda Roman will be the guest of honor on Friday, February 26 at UP Mindanao to cap the fourth week of UP Mindanao's 15th Anniversary celebrations.

Starting at 3 p.m. is the turn-over and inauguration of the UP Mindanao Infirmary, constructed by the Betans Spirit Foundation. At 3:30 PM will be the Ribbon-cutting of the Kalimudan Student Community Center, and at 4:00 PM will be the Ribbon-cutting of the Biotechnology Complex Module 1 at College of Science and Mathematics.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100224.htm&no=04

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^^yup! just checked the map today! :D
too bad, some parts of the south isn't so lucky (especially our subdivision)..

Locators join pre-launching of P5 billion Davao City project
By ROGER M. BALANZA

Robinson Retail Group and Starbuchs Coffee Company were among business giants that on Friday joined pre-launch ceremonies for the P5-billion Ayala-Anflocor joint project Abreeza in Davao City.

The potential locators were at awe at what locals said could be Davao City’s version of Manila’s Greenbelt, located in Bajada—the city’s downtown business district.

Officers of Ayala Land Inc., and the Anflocor Group (Anflocor) of Don Antonio Floirendo, Sr., behind the Abreeza, toured the investors at the site of Davao City’s single biggest investment.

The potential investors were later briefed on the progress of the project at the Pearl Farm Marina Café owned by the Floirendos in Lanang.
The 10-hectare Abreeza, already 10 percent complete, will open in May 2011, according to Marivic Anonuevo, vice president and Ayala Malls Group Head.

Three main buildings would rise on the lot with 6 hectares for the mall and 1.8 hectares for the business process outsourcing (BPO) center and other locators.
Three hectares of the property will have a hotel and residential and commercial buildings.

Designed to accommodate 300 locators, about 150 already signed up to get spots for various businesses, said Clavel Tongco, Abreeza General Manager.
About 80 perecent of the Department Store and Supermarket sections already have been leased out, she said. The remaining free spaces would be given out to locators before the May 2011 opening, said Rowena Tomeldan, vice president and chief operating officer of the Ayala Group.

Davao City businessmen will share equal footing with those from Manila, Cebu and foreign investors in allocation of lease areas, she said, adding local traders will have the first crack at best spots.
Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) president Antonio Aquino said the mall would be the first to be opened, with retail giant Robinsons as Abreeza’s star occupant leading the pack. Abreeza will make a first in Davao City with Starbucks, the first to be opened in the city.

The pre-launch was also attended by Anflocor Group key movers including Don Antonio Floirendo Sr., Antonio Floirendo Jr., Ricky Floirendo, Vincent Floirendo, Alex Valoria, and Oscar Grapa.

http://durianpost.wordpress.com/2010/02/20/floirendo-ayalas-abreeza-mall/

^^yup! just checked the map today! :D
too bad, some parts of the south isn't so lucky (especially our subdivision)..
is it bec you cant to show your private bit to the rest of the world?:D

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Jun Ledesma
Sunbursts
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

So the public may know....:)

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Of useless chevrons and fake mock elections (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/alabado-useless-chevrons-and-fake-mock-elections)
Roberto P. Alabado III
Planning Perspectives
Tuesday, February 23, 2010

IMO, I don't think the Chevrons are useless at all...I don't know how the author could say that when road users are able to use them...ironic kasi the very chevrons he calls useless, eh, he wants them installed sa Bukidnon-Davao Road...ano ba talaga kuya?!?! make up your mind. hehehe

regarding politics...my opinion is...
I am just not impressed with Sarah as mayor (same with Karlo as rep)...if you have to ride your father's jock to win an election, then it only means, you are not ready for the position your are running for, maybe in the future...for now, I hope she hones her skills by rising through the ranks first... I am just not impressed with politicians riding the fame of their family name as a ticket to get into office...I hope, Philippine politics mature to the point that we vote based on credentials and past accomplishments, and not on fame alone. ...I am very disappointed with how a lot believe that running a city (and even a country) can be learned on the fly...parang OJT...no way, IMO...peace.

^

Politics are never as simple as ABC wherein you do a simle equation and that's it. Not to lecture anyone but common sense will tell that it involves amongst others, a lot of strategizing so as to accomplish good results. The way it manifests in the Duterte camp is what I call a good strategy. The incumbent bets on the right horse as there is simply no one in local politics can be fielded with the right name, credentials and machinery to win the game. The Dutertes should win or Davao will lose the leadership that propelled the city to its current status and worse fall under the leadership of a tradpol who stinks under the lamb's skin.

^^ i miss this kind of intelligent talk... thanks to our current interlocutors sir eagle, sir sandman, inter alia :cheers:

hahaha baga'g fes :lol:


Tama gyud ni...I just couldn't say it myself....lol

btw, re: coa. is it but appropriate for nograles, son, de guzman("trinity" lol) entrust the issue to coa and the proper authorities to take appropriate move than them capitalising on allegations. dirty propaganda. did it give them credit points of incorruptiblity. not that its not a election issue. but using it like someone has been proven guilty. why are they nograles, his son and de guzman are doing the noise and not the coa? not that people should have the right to know but improper to come from the 3 of them. i dont think its right to push themselves to represent the voice of people. if people were aissatisfied by the governance of dutertes leadership, you will see discontent and unrest brought to the street. why is nograles and de guzman have to come out only now after all these time. where were they when the allege misuse of mony happened way back?

it all boils won to dirty tactics. they want to get city hall by hook or by crook. its very obvious na very selfish ilang motives.

regarding politics...my opinion is...
I am just not impressed with Sarah as mayor (same with Karlo as rep)...if you have to ride your father's jock to win an election, then it only means, you are not ready for the position your are running for, maybe in the future...for now, I hope she hones her skills by rising through the ranks first... I am just not impressed with politicians riding the fame of their family name as a ticket to get into office...I hope, Philippine politics mature to the point that we vote based on credentials and past accomplishments, and not on fame alone. ...I am very disappointed with how a lot believe that running a city (and even a country) can be learned on the fly...parang OJT...no way, IMO...peace.

ok...so if sarah is not ready to become mayor, then who will it be?:)

i guess we are between the devil and the deep blue sea here. we will have to go with the person who has the lesser evil.....and that would be whom?:)

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Jun Ledesma
Sunbursts
Wednesday, February 24, 2010

this is a good read......tama talaga itong si ledesma....sometimes....:)

i guess we are between the devil and the deep blue sea here. we will have to go with the person who has the lesser evil.....and that would be whom?:)

its like choosing between

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City to hold biggest Araw ng Dabaw this year
Mindanao Daily Mirror
February 25, 2010

Mayor Rodrigo Duterte wants this year’s Araw ng Dabaw to be the biggest and the most memorable for Davaoeños.

Oscar Casaysay, coordinator of community relations programs of the City Mayor’s Office and this year’s Mutya ng Dabaw Search chair, said since this will be Duterte’s last celebration as mayor, “he wants to make it big and most remembered.”

Duterte is serving his third and last term and will relinquish it in June to the next mayor. He is running for vice mayor as his daughter Sara’s running mate in the May polls.

Speaking at the Club 888 Forum yesterday at The Marco Polo, Davao, Casaysay said there will be more exciting events aside from the Mutya ng Davao Search, which is usually the highlight of every Araw ng Dabaw celebration.

This year’s major events include the Sayaw sa Da’an on March 14, where various schools will show off their best dancing talents; coronation of the Mutya ng Dabaw on March 15 at the CAP Auditorium; the Datu Bago Awards on March 14; Banda Hudyakaan-a competition on band and bugle.

And on March 16, the city will have the biggest parade ever, Casaysay said.

Casaysay said this early, many have already expressed their interest to join the parade, which is targeted to start 6 a.m.

Bent on making this year’s celebration most impressive, Duterte will make sure it will not be muddled with politics.

However, due to the impact of the global crisis, the city government is earmarking a P9 million budget for the celebration, which is the same as that of last year.

The budget will fund the three-day special celebration from March 14 to 16. Huge companies that have committed to sponsor this year’s Araw ng Davao are Smart, Globe, San Miguel Corporation, Asia Brewery, and Davao Light and Power Corporation, Casaysay said.

At least 32 Mutya ng Dabaw candidates will be unveiled today (February 25) for the choosing of 15 finalists at the NCCC Mall Atrium Center.

Duterte is the chair of executive committee, with DLPC executive vice president and CEO Jaime Jose Aboitiz as co-chair. Vice Mayor Sara Duterte is vice chair for the government sector while DLPC executive vice president Manuel Orig is vice chair representing the private sector. Judy Quiros

Davao City to host regional
equipment engineers’ gab
Mindanao Daily Mirror
February 25, 2010


DAVAO CITY — Davao City will be the site of the first national conference this year of the Department of Public Works and Highways’ regional equipment engineers. The conference will be held on February 26 at the 11th Regional Equipment Services, Panacan, Davao City.

The said conference will be the first of five conferences for 2010. The other conferences will be held in Legaspi City, April 29, Tacloban City, July 23, Cebu City, September 25 and Tuguegarao City, November 26.

“Foremost of the issues to be discussed concerns the rehabilitation of equipment, preventive maintenance activities, equipment rentals, as well as the repair and dry-docking of dredges and attendant plants, and other related problems,” said Bureau of Equipment Director Virgilio Arpafo in asking the DPWH Secretary‘s approval for the conferences. Director Arpafo, who is from Davao City, exercises technical supervision over the regional equipment engineers.

Regional equipment services and their satellite area shops in every engineering district are the support agencies of the DPWH in providing the engineering offices of road maintenance equipment.

“To highlight and provide the much-needed morale booster during the meeting, we shall invite the top management or regional director and district engineers of host region as may be necessary to clarify certain issues regarding equipment matters,” said Director Arpafo.

The current regional equipment engineer in Region 11 is Engineer Lorenzo M. Yumang who is also from Davao City. lmy

;52474239']its like choosing between

http://www.sawf.org/Newsphotos/Hollywood/AngelinaJolieLaraCroftTombRaider.jpg

and

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/main/20061104/images/show5.jpg

Funny...and i see the very strong semblance of Nogie to Roderick...:rofl:

oi for the record, di ko sinasabing si roderick si nogie ha :lol:

IMO, I don't think the Chevrons are useless at all...I don't know how the author could say that when road users are able to use them...ironic kasi the very chevrons he calls useless, eh, he wants them installed sa Bukidnon-Davao Road...ano ba talaga kuya?!?! make up your mind. hehehe

there where portions( actually daghan) that don't need chevron like straight roads, if the chevron costs P13,000.00 /pc. that's alot.

;52474993']oi for the record, di ko sinasabing si roderick si nogie ha :lol:

I think there's a reason why Roderick's face is there...whatever it is, I don't wanna know anymore. :lol:

this skyline will be changed, pag natapos na ang Abreeza, plus the proposed Alveo and the condominium buildings infront of abreeza, filinvest or dmci (?)...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/1/1d/Urban_davao.jpg/250px-Urban_davao.jpg


though sa wikipedia ito galing...im just excited...:D
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/2/23/SM_City_Lanang_Logo.jpg/200px-SM_City_Lanang_Logo.jpg
We've got it all for you!"
"Being the 2nd in the city means more excitement and fun!"
Location Former Lanang Golf and Country Club, J.P. Laurel Ave., Lanang District, Davao City, Philippines
Opening date September 2011
Developer SM Prime Holdings
Management SM Prime Holdings
Owner Henry Sy, Sr.
Total retail floor area 175,000 m²
No. of floors 3 floors

SM City Lanang is a planned mall owned and operated by SM Prime Holdings, the largest mall operator in the Philippines. The mall will be located at J.P. Laurel Avenue, Lanang, Davao City, and it will be the second SM Mall in the city. SM City North Davao will be erected within the land area of 640,000 sq.m. and the mall itself will have a Gross floor area of 175,000sq.m.;It is twice the size of SM City Davao which only has a land area of 132,000sq.m. and gross floor area of 75,440 sq.m. The Mall is expected to open in 2011.
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so 175,000 GFA..malaki laki nga...then 3 floors...
hope kakaiba nga ito from the rest of the sm malls in the country(as stated by @xzibit)...sana maging flagship din with all of the features that a one stop shopping centre could have and offer.:)

:cheers:

Funny...and i see the very strong semblance of Nogie to Roderick...:rofl:

try mo rin Kim Il Sung...may resemblance rin sya...i feel rin like he wants dabawenyos to praise him... :D

try mo rin Kim Il Sung...may resemblance rin sya...i feel rin like he wants dabawenyos to praise him... :D
praise be with him:cheers:

;52474993']oi for the record, di ko sinasabing si roderick si nogie ha :lol:
umm, yeah

;52474239']its like choosing between

http://www.sawf.org/Newsphotos/Hollywood/AngelinaJolieLaraCroftTombRaider.jpg

and

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/main/20061104/images/show5.jpg

lolz!!!! wakokoko!

basta dili ko gusto sa trapo og bimpo. :bash:

pansin ninyo na wala na pangalan sa bimpo sa mga road projects og laing projects by the trapo? gi erase ug itum na pintura!

pwede ba tanggalin na nya ang mukha nya sa arrival area ng DIA? makadaot jud ug mood makita iyang dakong nawong sa arrival area ba

there where portions( actually daghan) that don't need chevron like straight roads, if the chevron costs P13,000.00 /pc. that's alot.
in some blognews it say there are still some sections of the davao bukidnon road that are needing more than overcrowding it in some

http://www.philstar.com/philstar/main/20061104/images/show5.jpg
he looks good than the other, to me. or maybe im biased

^^ basig si cong ungab mainitan na sad ani. OT to the max!

^^ basig si cong ungab mainitan na sad ani. OT to the max!
please elaborate

in some blognews it say there are still some sections of the davao bukidnon road that are needing more than overcrowding it in some

kulang man gud ang buda road sa chevron, siyempre himuon to na iyang sala (cong ungab) na kulang ang chevron and dili sobra ang diri sa diversion. pwede pud na siya na scenario.

regarding politics...my opinion is...
I am just not impressed with Sarah as mayor (same with Karlo as rep)...if you have to ride your father's jock to win an election, then it only means, you are not ready for the position your are running for, maybe in the future...for now, I hope she hones her skills by rising through the ranks first... I am just not impressed with politicians riding the fame of their family name as a ticket to get into office...I hope, Philippine politics mature to the point that we vote based on credentials and past accomplishments, and not on fame alone. ...I am very disappointed with how a lot believe that running a city (and even a country) can be learned on the fly...parang OJT...no way, IMO...peace.

ok...so if sarah is not ready to become mayor, then who will it be?:)

i guess we are between the devil and the deep blue sea here. we will have to go with the person who has the lesser evil.....and that would be whom?:)
i cannot understimate her capability. following her(not stalking) performance through limited media exposure, i think shes a leader who would listen to the clamour. she was able to keep cohessiveness of the council amid allegations of corruption from sectors outside to some of its members that led to a revamp in the committee chaimanships. she managed to take full control of a growing internal divisiveness among its members brought by the issue of corruption. imo, qualification for a mayor job must not be gauged heavily on political experience. i guess you have been a witness of failures by those you think you voted in office bec of rich political experience, to bring economic growth and better the lives of his people. my point is i think shes not the kind of a novice naïve to the call. im pretty sure she will have a family of forward looking advisers around her office to help out. shes a lawyer, she must have developed a very good quality of a decision maker less of anybodys influence. at one point, he defied her father to stand up by her decision which i think was fair enough. im confident, she share the same vision for davao city what young people like us sscrapers would like to see in the future. and probably our wish list is pretty much similar to hers