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jhunix

February 25th, 2010, 05:30 PM

Toyota Tsusho plans biodiesel hub in RP

Thursday, 25 February 2010 00:00
BY KATRINA A. VALDEZ Reporter
Manila Times

TOYOTA Tsusho Corp. is eyeing to dominate Asia’s biodiesel industry with a plan to establish a hub in the Philippines in two years’ time, a company executive said Wednesday.

Hirohiko Omura, the firm’s global project planning department head, told reporters that come 2012, the company is “very likely” to push through with investments in General Santos and Davao cities for jathropa plantations and factories.

These facilities will cater to the biodiesel requirements not only of the Philippines but also of China, South Korea, Japan and parts of Europe, he said.

“Right now, we are still in the joint venture study with Dole Philippines. We provide all the technical and scientific aspect of it, while they do the actual feasibility and viability studies,” he added.

Toyota Tsusho started its joint venture study with Dole Philippines last July on 50 to 200 hectares of land. In one and a half to two years, the Japanese firm will determine how many hectares factories would be required for its biodiesel venture.

The Japanese executive said this was the first time that Toyota Tsusho would venture biofuels production.

He said the company would want to expand to other Asian countries, such as Indonesia, Laos, Vietnam and Thailand.

“Several developing and developed countries need biodiesel. We chose the jathropa since it requires minimal water and will not compete with edible crops,” Omura said.

Rosemarie Gumera, an official of the National Biofuels Board (NBB), said Toyota Tsusho has been coordinating with NBB to comply with the government’s requirements for biodiesel plantation and production.

At present, the country’s demand for biodiesel stands at 169 million liters. It has an available supply of 352 million liters of Coco Methyl Ester (CME) Diesel.

“This means, Toyota Tsusho’s intent of exporting biodiesel will likewise help the country since we have a surplus and it will redound to the benefit of the economy,” Gumera said.

Developing jathropa costs P22,000 to P30,000 per hectare. Toyota Tsusho is eyeing to develop at least 200,000 hectares.

Gumera said the currently mandated biodiesel blend for oil companies in the country is 2 percent. However, this will be increased to 5 percent in the near future.

The biggest players in the biodiesel industry are Chemrez Technologies Inc., which has a rated capacity of 75 million liters a year, followed by Pure Essence International Inc. and Senbel Corp., each with a rated capacity of 60 million liters.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

davaoeagle

February 25th, 2010, 05:39 PM

Kidnap rumors could affect Davao economy, says DCCCII (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100225.htm&no=11)

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (25 February) -- The Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc President Engr. Robert Quinto asked the public yesterday to stop spreading rumors about the alleged abduction of a shipping executive in Davao City weeks ago.

Quinto was referring to the alleged abduction of a manager of the Solid Shipping Lines in Davao City who allegedly paid a P20 million ransom to his kidnappers and later left for Canada with his family.

"I am not saying that all these did not happen but what I am appealing to the public is to stop spreading this news. This will just put our city in trouble, business will go down, along with tourism and our economy," he said in a press conference.

The business group leader wanted to put this issue into rest as this will not do any good to the community.

"Instead of spreading rumors, we will just allow the proper authorities to handle this matter" he added.

Quinto also clarified the issue implicating the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) as not responsive to the problem. Reports claimed that DCPO did not attend in the coordination meeting set by the DCCCII, and that the Task Force Davao was the only unit that responded.

According to the official, DCPO did something about the case and that it actually conducted immediate investigation on the matter.

"DCPO elements investigated but they got nothing from that. There's no news, no complaint, no report, and no first hand-information coming from the alleged victim or family members," he said.

The official also asked the media not to sensationalize the issue as this could only bring more harm to the city rather than advantages. (PIA XI)

I hope you were keen enough to notice we don't post articles like this in out thread...

davaoeagle

February 25th, 2010, 05:44 PM

davaoeagle

February 25th, 2010, 05:52 PM

that's where I disagree...while I am very impressed with Mayor Digong, I am not under the spell that makes me believe that they alone are capable of running the city...the belief that the Dutertes should win or Davao will lose, is a myth, IMO...I do not believe that no other Davaoeno is capable of running the city except the kin of the Dutertes... I am hoping that sa next election, some other credible politician will rise and prove us all na kaya din nila magpalakad ng Davao, at par if not better than Mayor Digong.

Nobody said they are the only heros Davao can have. Of course there are new up and coming greats lurking out there and that's for sure. However, we are talking about the immediate elections here and there simply is no better choice for the top posts. We've tried BCG and the city reverted back to an era we never wanted even to imagine. Nogie for me is as good as for nothing and that is me. I am with you in the hope that someday somehow Davao will see new leaders rising up and challenge the incumbent leadership. But that's going to be a long wait I'm guessing.

Rajah_Soliman

February 25th, 2010, 06:22 PM

^^ sino sino pa ba ang mga candidates running for mayor aside from sarah and noggie?

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2010, 12:22 AM

^

Jude si Marcelius is one of them...:lol:

xzibit31

February 26th, 2010, 12:41 AM

I am asking the same question...bakit walang ibang tumatakbo sa Davao? takot ba sila lahat banggain ang pangalang Duterte?
are we resigned to the sad fact that the Dutertes alone are the only ones capable of running the city?

I've seen the same thing before in QC...until Belmonte came. I am kinda hoping something like that would happen to Davao.

wala na bang ibang credible? :)

that's where I disagree...while I am very impressed with Mayor Digong, I am not under the spell that makes me believe that they alone are capable of running the city...the belief that the Dutertes should win or Davao will lose, is a myth, IMO...I do not believe that no other Davaoeno is capable of running the city except the kin of the Dutertes... I am hoping that sa next election, some other credible politician will rise and prove us all na kaya din nila magpalakad ng Davao, at par if not better than Mayor Digong.

mao ba...dapat nga siguro ilipat ang iba dun...ngano pud gisaksak sa diversion rd tanan...anyways, I actually find the chevrons helpful at night, kasi madilim and kulang sa lighting ang certain parts dun...pero I think, pwede nga ilipat ang iba sa Bu-Da rd

i guess at this time and this election, we must be resigned to fact that only the duterte's are capable in running the city properly.

if we apply your statement, "that if the dutuerte's will win, davao will win and if the duterte's will loose, davao will loose", to this election, then i would say that this is the case. its not a myth. i agree with davaoeagle that Nograles is good for nothing and is always after his self-interest. he is what we call a VERY TRADITIONAL POLITICIAN who resorts to dirty tactics to get what he wants.

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2010, 02:26 AM

Nobody said they are the only heros Davao can have. Of course there are new up and coming greats lurking out there and that's for sure. However, we are talking about the immediate elections here and there simply is no better choice for the top posts. We've tried BCG and the city reverted back to an era we never wanted even to imagine. Nogie for me is as good as for nothing and that is me. I am with you in the hope that someday somehow Davao will see new leaders rising up and challenge the incumbent leadership. But that's going to be a long wait I'm guessing.

I believe that as long as Digong is alive, Davao will have no other leader but a kin of the Dutertes...other qualified candidates who are qualified are too scared to go head on against the Dutertes...that's why kahit meron ibang qualified candidates other than Sarah, eh no one dared to run against her, kasi si Sarah ang gusto ni Digong...it's like, to against Digong is political suicide...exhibit A natin si Nogie. Kahit anong OK ng projects nya, kasi kalaban sila ni Digong, Davaoenos bilittle his projects. which makes me wonder.

for me, I can't say Nogie is nothing, since I am do enjoy the benefits of his projects...I am, however confused kung sino iboboto ko...but I am quite sure, Sarah is not fit to be Mayor. hinog sa pilit.

sandman.ink

February 26th, 2010, 02:40 AM

i guess at this time and this election, we must be resigned to fact that only the duterte's are capable in running the city properly.

if we apply your statement, "that if the dutuerte's will win, davao will win and if the duterte's will loose, davao will loose", to this election, then i would say that this is the case. its not a myth. i agree with davaoeagle that Nograles is good for nothing and is always after his self-interest. he is what we call a VERY TRADITIONAL POLITICIAN who resorts to dirty tactics to get what he wants.

it's not really just this election...since the political culture in Davao has been always been like "what Duterte says is gospel truth". and going against the Mayor is political suicide. anyone who disagrees with the current local government, whether via constructive criticism or not, is regarded as a heretic...

case in point, the Artica Dome. Because Duterte didn't like De Guzman reneging on their wink-wink deal a decade ago, the project was stopped. and everybody bit the company line that construction was flawed, hook line and sinker...but if De Guzman remained in the Mayor's favor that time...well, I am 100% sure the dome would have been completed years ago, and would be in use today.

as for trapo politics...both Duterte and Nograles are trapos in nature...what they say serve their own purposes. they both are trying to pass on their positions to their children, like kings passing crowns to the heir of their choice. both are surrounded with businessmen with interests of their own...the difference is, Mayor Digong is people savy, Nogie rubs as all as the snobbish aristocrat.

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2010, 02:43 AM

^^ mao sab bitaw..trapo silang duha..mas ganahan lang ko sa isa ka trapo kay ang usa dili jud maantos ang ka trapo..but a new face with new vision for Davao is badly needed imo

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2010, 02:45 AM

Kahit anong OK ng projects nya, kasi kalaban sila ni Digong, Davaoenos bilittle his projects. which makes me wonder.

anong magandang project ba ni nogie? kay ma overshadow man gud anang mga pagbutang niya sa iyang nawong ug pangalan..imbes gahanan ko masuya hinoon ko sa iyag samot

ayaw pud unta igna nga basketball courts kay mao nay kasuyaan nako sa atong mga opisyales..way lain mahimo kundi basketball courts

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2010, 02:45 AM

I believe that as long as Digong is alive, Davao will have no other leader but a kin of the Dutertes...other qualified candidates who are qualified are too scared to go head on against the Dutertes...that's why kahit meron ibang qualified candidates other than Sarah, eh no one dared to run against her, kasi si Sarah ang gusto ni Digong...it's like, to against Digong is political suicide...exhibit A natin si Nogie. Kahit anong OK ng projects nya, kasi kalaban sila ni Digong, Davaoenos bilittle his projects. which makes me wonder.

for me, I can't say Nogie is nothing, since I am do enjoy the benefits of his projects...I am, however confused kung sino iboboto ko...but I am quite sure, Sarah is not fit to be Mayor. hinog sa pilit.

I have never seen Davao as progressive, peaceful and clean than when Duterte became a mayor. Even the Janes and the Johns around would quip the same observation and they have never felt as safe walking around downtown in wee hours as now. I have lived in Davao for years and years and years and being a party goer myself I have never enjoyed going out late than when Davao was under the mayorship of Duterte. I should say that in the pre Duterte era Davao was a just a little off the mark of becoming a "no man's land". What I see and experience in my last visit was a testament that indeed I did vote for the right man. Davaoeños became better citizens with a good leader at the helm. I don't blame those other potential leaders to show their white feathers in running against the Dutertes. It's not just by fear, it's by simly basking over the charisma and magnitude of Duterte's name that they simply become insignificant when faced with such a formidable opponent.

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2010, 02:50 AM

But that doesnt mean nga wala nay lain pwede diba? hinaot lang Sarah will not be a carbon copy ni digong..unta ma dala nya ang charisma sa iyang papa pero dili na ang pagka gahi ug ulo, ma pride and (usahay) simplistic ra kaayo mag huna huna..

While I applaud nga sakto ang gibuhat ni duterte sa pag han-ay sa basic needs sa city (ie traffic lights, drainage,sanitary landfill) unta since naa na na I prioritze na sab next ang pag pa pogi sa city (more parks, more promotion etc)

dinabaw

February 26th, 2010, 02:54 AM

I have never seen Davao as progressive, peaceful and clean than when Duterte became a mayor. Even the Janes and the Johns around would quip the same observation and they have never felt as safe walking around downtown in wee hours as now. I have lived in Davao for years and years and years and being a party goer myself I have never enjoyed going out late than when Davao was under the mayorship of Duterte. I should say that in the pre Duterte era Davao was a just a little off the mark of becoming a "no man's land". What I see and experience in my last visit was a testament that indeed I did vote for the right man. Davaoeños became better citizens with a good leader at the helm. I don't blame those other potential leaders to show their white feathers in running against the Dutertes. It's not just by fear, it's by simly basking over the charisma and magnitude of Duterte's name that they simply become insignificant when faced with such a formidable opponent.

amen to this.:cheers: and never i have seen/heard voters are being harrassed by the Duterte camp, Duterte is the creation of Dabawenyos who are fed up with traditional politics, snatching, hold-ups etc. and not the other way around.

afaik Digong was not the one being groom to be the top man in Davao, it was another Lopez or an Almendras but his political ally choose him for his good performance as city administrator before.

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2010, 02:57 AM

it's not really just this election...since the political culture in Davao has been always been like "what Duterte says is gospel truth". and going against the Mayor is political suicide. anyone who disagrees with the current local government, whether via constructive criticism or not, is regarded as a heretic...

case in point, the Artica Dome. Because Duterte didn't like De Guzman reneging on their wink-wink deal a decade ago, the project was stopped. and everybody bit the company line that construction was flawed, hook line and sinker...but if De Guzman remained in the Mayor's favor that time...well, I am 100% sure the dome would have been completed years ago, and would be in use today.

as for trapo politics...both Duterte and Nograles are trapos in nature...what they say serve their own purposes. they both are trying to pass on their positions to their children, like kings passing crowns to the heir of their choice. both are surrounded with businessmen with interests of their own...the difference is, Mayor Digong is people savy, Nogie rubs as all as the snobbish aristocrat.

Well, I guess we don't have much of a choice if we're looking for a saint to run our city or even the country. Look at PGMA and how she was such an ideal public servant to begin with and look where power brought her now. We are still in a country where there is still much work to be done in order to elevate us in a much higher sphere of psyche. Agree with you that both are tradpols in real sense of the word but between the two surely Digong is still the better one. It's not much of a difficult choice for he wins hands down when we talk of how much each of them has done to serve and protect the public.

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2010, 03:06 AM

;52534527']But that doesnt mean nga wala nay lain pwede diba? hinaot lang Sarah will not be a carbon copy ni digong..unta ma dala nya ang charisma sa iyang papa pero dili na ang pagka gahi ug ulo, ma pride and (usahay) simplistic ra kaayo mag huna huna..

While I applaud nga sakto ang gibuhat ni duterte sa pag han-ay sa basic needs sa city (ie traffic lights, drainage,sanitary landfill) unta since naa na na I prioritze na sab next ang pag pa pogi sa city (more parks, more promotion etc)

Agree with you on the "pa pogi" part and I'm one who peeves at narrow, obstructed side street walk ways, ugly streetlighting and what not but I do understand that each project has each own time and money allotment. I commend the city for the state of the art traffic signal system (lots of them) in bottlenecks, how the city street sweepers begin tidying up the city streets at the strike of 11 PM. I see the big difference how the city is being managed as before I hit Davao I stayed in Manila and Cebu for 3 days each. Not to pin down those other cities as I love to visit them but I'm glad I don't live there and could still call Davao my home in the Philippines.

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2010, 03:25 AM

Agree with you on the "pa pogi" part and I'm one who peeves at narrow, obstructed side street walk ways, ugly streetlighting and what not but I do understand that each project has each own time and money allotment. I commend the city for the state of the art traffic signal system (lots of them) in bottlenecks, how the city street sweepers begin tidying up the city streets at the strike of 11 PM. I see the big difference how the city is being managed as before I hit Davao I stayed in Manila and Cebu for 3 days each. Not to pin down those other cities as I love to visit them but I'm glad I don't live there and could still call Davao my home in the Philippines.

mao hinoon, aprub hinoon ko nga iyang gi han-ay daan ang basics nga importante kaayo sama sa traffic light, cleanliness ug mga balaod nga magpahimo sa atong syudad nga mas livable sama sa anti smoking campaign ug contra basura..

unta lang kay han-ay na na, ipadayon ni sarah and this time, since most of the basics kay naa na then kanang lahing projects na pud

i guess great cities are not made overnight lang jud hehe

Noize_320

February 26th, 2010, 04:04 AM

;52534307']anong magandang project ba ni nogie? kay ma overshadow man gud anang mga pagbutang niya sa iyang nawong ug pangalan..imbes gahanan ko masuya hinoon ko sa iyag samot

ayaw pud unta igna nga basketball courts kay mao nay kasuyaan nako sa atong mga opisyales..way lain mahimo kundi basketball courts

^^ mao ni akong pinakadili ganahan sa iya...basig pag mayor niya...bisag asa sa dakbayan NAA ANG IYANG PANGALAN OG NAWONG SA MGA PROYEKTO, EQUIPMENT OG MGA PUBLIC AREAS...bleh~ kulang na lang i-rename ang Davao to Nograles City *knocks on wood* :ohno:

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2010, 04:07 AM

^^ ngilngig jud kaayo..hilas kaayo tan-awon nang iyang name sa mga project niya..syet pati ba naman sa airport naa iyang dagway..tapos naa pa siyay channel sa skycable..mao makaingon ka trapo kaayo (murag nikanta man to syag "what a wonderful world" sa cable)

tj_brewed

February 26th, 2010, 07:42 AM

Nogie vs Sarah? hmmmm im not really good with politics....but if i could only vote this next election, I already know who to vote to.

Some of us are looking for someone who will challenge the two right? Hmmmm sino pa ba leaders na anjan sa Davao? uhmmmm Quiboloy? Joji Ilagan Bian? Mahipus? Dayanghirang? hmmm sino pa ba?

I dont know ha...it's so easy to say, sana may bago who will challenge what Davao has now...Tama si davaoeagle, why reinvent the wheel? what we have now is working fine.

And probably, the younger Duterte can do better. Yeah she is not hinog yet but the other option is malanta na.

This is just my two cents, aside from being idealistic, a leader has to have experience din. It's so easy to pray for a challenger, pero sino ba may experience to lead?

Sarah is new. But in the last few months that she became a vicemayor, Im quite satisfied with her performance. In fact, she exceeded my expectations.

Yeah she is a Duterte. And ano ba meron sa family name? It's just a family name.

And none can deny it, she'll be probably influenced by Mayor Duterte. But what's wrong with that?

I dont look at Duterte as a God or a hero. But I 100% agree that he is a good leader.

Kc pag may mas magaling pa na leader kang Duterte, if he is really a leader from within, no matter what, he could have already stepped out by now. But there's none.....

Well there's one...but it's pretty obvious that he's not here to lead....but for his own interest lang.

Rajah_Soliman

February 26th, 2010, 09:44 AM

^

Jude si Marcelius is one of them...:lol:

sinong Marcelius loi? :lol: honestly, di ko kilala, di ko gets :lol:

xzibit31

February 26th, 2010, 09:45 AM

it's not really just this election...since the political culture in Davao has been always been like "what Duterte says is gospel truth". and going against the Mayor is political suicide. anyone who disagrees with the current local government, whether via constructive criticism or not, is regarded as a heretic...

case in point, the Artica Dome. Because Duterte didn't like De Guzman reneging on their wink-wink deal a decade ago, the project was stopped. and everybody bit the company line that construction was flawed, hook line and sinker...but if De Guzman remained in the Mayor's favor that time...well, I am 100% sure the dome would have been completed years ago, and would be in use today.

as for trapo politics...both Duterte and Nograles are trapos in nature...what they say serve their own purposes. they both are trying to pass on their positions to their children, like kings passing crowns to the heir of their choice. both are surrounded with businessmen with interests of their own...the difference is, Mayor Digong is people savy, Nogie rubs as all as the snobbish aristocrat.

i do agree with you that both are trapo's. but as i have said before, in this election we are between the devil and the deep blue sea. so who are we going to choose?

i guess we have to go with the lesser evil. and the lesser evil is?......:)(remember that there are 4 candidates for the mayoralty position in davao)

i know who i am going to vote for....and it aint nogie and his son....:)

psionic

February 26th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Camella Northpoint taken last Wednesday

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Abreeza

Atbang sa Redem.
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Sa Davao Light na side
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Sorry sa angles, pas pas man gud ang jeep ba.

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2010, 12:44 PM

when mayor duterte announced hes considering retiring from politics, i believed he meant it and serious about his plan. it was nt even clear sara was serious about running for mayor when she threw her decision up to the people if they want her.

anybody remember noggy publicly announced on manila papers couple of times hes not interested to go down to the local level politics bec hes attained the fourth highest post of government? that he would go for a higher post if he seeks another election? this lie has changed the air of local politics in dvao city the way i see it.

the bottom line is, imo, dutertes turnaround was simply bec he doesnt want to entrust davao city into the hands of nograles. those of us like capo, who dont like who nograles is as a politician, would understand dutertes decision. duterte appeared undecided up to the last minute. bec he want to help ensure saras bid to win and should not have a vice mayor from nograles fielded candidate. programs of executive can move easier that way.

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2010, 12:51 PM

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2010, 01:09 PM

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2010, 01:52 PM

Air transport registers increase in 2009
By Mai Gevera

Davao City (26 February) -- Air transport in the region recorded a sharp rise in 2009, attributed to the operation of the new Davao International Airport now considered as one of the busiest airports in the country.

In yesterday's Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) Ulat sa Bayan, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines XI reported an increased income from 290 million in 2008 to 330 million in 2009.

It was shown that more aircrafts are now using the CAAP facility which contributed to the increased aircraft traffic in Davao City , now at 19,047 flights last year. Incoming flights are slightly higher than outgoing flights.

Domestic passenger volume also increased to almost 2 million last year from 1.6 million in 2008. CAAP recorded 995,190 outbound passengers and 964,032 inbound passengers in the same year.

However, foreign passenger traffic slightly decreased to 32,453 from 46,468 in 2008 due to health advisories as well as peace and order condition.

Inbound cargo volume also slightly reduced last year due to global recession while many companies lessened their cargo forwarding.

CAAP attributed this growth on the improved Davao International Airport that accommodates an annual passenger capacity of 1.2 million and 80,000 metric tons carago capacity. The passenger terminal facilities are open for 18 hours while the air navigation for 24 hours daily.

CAAP is a product of RA 9487 Civil Aviation Authority Act of 2007, signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The said independent regulatory body with quasi-judicial and quasi-legislative powers is mandated to set comprehensive, clear and impartial rules of the aviation industry. (PIA XI) [top]

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2010, 02:00 PM

Camella posts record-breaking sales in buyers’ night on Feb. 20

More and more home-buyers are choosing Camella Northpoint as their preferred condo home in Davao, proven by the record breaking sales posted by Camella Communities’ last February 20 in their Buyers’ Night.

Over a hundred home-buyers and agents joined the event last Saturday to take advantage of Camella’s reduced reservation fee and flexible financing schemes that was offered for that day only. Buyers were able to view the perspectives of the buildings and the condo units, as well as take a tour inside the residential area.

They were also feted with finger foods, red wine, and fine acoustic music by a local band, as Camella’s post-Valentine offering to its clients, held at the front of the centerpiece fountain facing Camella Northpoint’s impressive gate outfitted with modern security system.

“The brisk sales are a result of our rapid and steady development of Camella Northpoint. Manchester, the 1st building, and Wakefield Manor, the clubhouse, are both due for completion by this 3rd quarter. Birmingham, the 2nd building, is set for construction within the 2nd quarter, while exciting plans for the commercial area are now on the drawing board,” revealed Marlon Escalicas, Camella Communities Davao general manager.

Birmingham is now over 35% sold since it was launched in the fourth quarter of last year, while Manchester only has a few ground floor units left for the taking. To make these units easily available to more buyers, Camella will once again offer flexible financing terms, discounts and freebies during their Barbecue Day this coming Saturday, February 26, at the Camella Communities office at G/F Karpentrade Building, McArthur Highway, Matina, with telephone numbers 298-0387 and 298-0300.

Escalicas said that what makes Camella Northpoint highly attractive to prospective buyers are its unique living proposition and strategic location that makes the condo community a premier address in Davao. He revealed that some nearby establishments already make Northpoint a reference point for their respective locations.

“One specific buyer who joined the Buyers’ Night last Saturday, told me he had long wanted to buy into Camella Northpoint, saying this is not only a nice and classy modern home, but a worthy investment as there are lots of commercial developments nearby. He took out a 3-bedroom unit that very night,” said Escalicas.

This is the kind of enthusiasm Camella Northpoint is experiencing that makes it the landmark condo development in Davao of Camella Communities, a subsidiary of the largest homebuilder in the country, Vista Land & Lifescapes. As the most-sought after condo project in Davao, homebuyers are urged to get in touch with Camella Communities soon to avoid running out of units and to beat the coming price increase.

http://www.dailymirror.ph/Feb-2010/Feb2610/biz3.html

MtApoStandard

February 26th, 2010, 02:07 PM

FANTASTIC! lol:

“As mayor, I am going to run after the big fishes,” said Nograles to the applause of the huge but per-invitation-only gallery at Finster Hall of Ateneo de Davao University.

Nograles said the small fries will be for the police, which he said would be more equipped, better trained and well-motivated under his mayoralty. He pointed out that he would delegate to the Davao City Police Office (DCPO) the neutralization of gang wars, snatching of cell phones and other valuables, Buak Kotse robberies, Akyat Bahay robberies, hold-ups and other petty crimes. He said there was no reason for the police not to be efficient because Davao City spends up to P800-million per year or P2.1-million per day for peace and order.

Nograles said the job of the mayor is to personally run after high crimes like terrorism, smuggling, drug trafficking and kidnapping. “There will be no sacred cows in my administration and addressing criminality will not be limited to the small fries,” he said to the loud applause of the audience.
http://www.dailymirror.ph/Feb-2010/Feb2610/front1.html

WawaY[625]

February 26th, 2010, 03:16 PM

wow thanks for the photo update. are these cranes visible in samal island?
nice to see tthose towers hovering over the skyline

I doubt..Durian Hotel nga mahirap makita from Samal yan pa kaya napakanipis na crane hehe

dinabaw

February 27th, 2010, 01:29 AM

maldito gyud ni si ilong gipa declare niya ang Davao Election hotspot!:bash:

Il Tenore

February 27th, 2010, 02:41 AM

^^WHAT?!?! no way!

he is doing dirty tactics! :ohno:

scarletwitch.wanda

February 27th, 2010, 04:32 AM

maldito gyud ni si ilong gipa declare niya ang Davao Election hotspot!:bash:

Bagag ILONG!!!:lol::lol::lol:

tada

February 27th, 2010, 04:52 AM

maldito gyud ni si ilong gipa declare niya ang Davao Election hotspot!:bash:

Sh*t, he must be buried 10,000 metres below sea level eternally.

eflex

February 27th, 2010, 05:11 AM

maldito gyud ni si ilong gipa declare niya ang Davao Election hotspot!:bash:

fyi lang po..si digong ang unang nagsabi na i declare ang city na under comelec control..saka stop na yung name calling...tingnan nyo nga ang mukha ni duterte..salamat..

MtApoStandard

February 27th, 2010, 05:47 AM

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MtApoStandard

February 27th, 2010, 06:00 AM

sp nograles is on offensive mode against a vice mayoralty candidate when his real opponent is sara. so bitter

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/258/1164891227.jpg
http://spdavao.wordpress.com/

Il Tenore

February 27th, 2010, 06:21 AM

fyi lang po..si digong ang unang nagsabi na i declare ang city na under comelec control..saka stop na yung name calling...tingnan nyo nga ang mukha ni duterte..salamat..
but we hate Nograles.. that's all..

~JasoN~

February 27th, 2010, 04:27 PM

sikat na sikat na si nograles eh. halos lahat ng PUBLIC property may tatak na pangalan niya. PARK, GOVERNMENT VEHICLE (RED PLATES), PUBLIC SCHOOL, SIDEWALKS, GYMNASIUM. so what does this mean? you be the judge. May napuntahan pa nga akong lugar na pinasemento ang daanan. ang ganda pero halatang kulang ng ilang inches na hindi sinementohan sa gilid before ng drainage. anong nangyari dun? kulang sa budget? kayo na humusga..

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2010, 04:55 PM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Business
CEB offers seat sale for as low as P588
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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THE country's number one airline, Cebu Pacific (CEB), prides itself in offering the most extensive network within the Philippines.

Gokongwei-owned CEB has direct flights from Manila (to 29 destinations with the addition of Pagadian on June 9, 2010), from Cebu (to 19 destinations with the addition of Pagadian on April 27), from Davao (to five destinations), and from Clark (to Cebu).

Because of this strengthened network in the Philippines, CEB offers a seat sale as low as P588 from February 26-28, for travel from June 1 to August 31, 2010.

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

The "Go Lite" seat sale fare of P588 is available for flights from Cebu to Bacolod, Boracay (Caticlan), Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Clark, Davao, Dipolog, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Legazpi, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Siargao, Surigao, Tacloban and Zamboanga.

Flights from Davao to Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo and Zamboanga are also up for grabs for only P588.

Meanwhile, CEB also offers Manila-Ho Chi Minh flights for only P1,499, for the same seat sale and travel periods. CEB will fly four times weekly to Ho Chi Minh, with an additional Saturday flight starting May 1, 2010.

Those with check-in luggage will just add P100 upon booking.

"It is part of CEB's commitment to offer the most convenient routes to its passengers. Our routes and flight schedules minimize the need for connecting flights, especially for our passengers from the Visayas and Mindanao, and allows same-day returns for business and leisure travelers," said CEB vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog.

"We encourage our passengers to book in advance and travel during weekdays so they can avail of the lowest possible fares from Cebu Pacific, and visit more beautiful destinations in the country," she added.

Those with booking needs and inquiries can call (032) 230-8888 or (02) 7020-888, or check www.cebupacificair.com for availability of seats. Passengers without credit cards can still book online and pay via CEB partner banks.

High-quality low-cost carrier, CEB has the most number of flights within the Philippines, the most destinations and routes from the Philippines to ASEAN destinations, and the youngest aircraft fleet in the country.

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2010, 05:02 PM

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'Araw ng Dabaw' now online
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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DABAWENYOS online and those outside of Davao City can now keep themselves informed with news and updates of events of the 73rd Araw ng Dabaw by simply visiting the official website at www.arawngdabaw.com.

The site of the annual celebration of the city’s charter anniversary features news articles, schedule of events, forum, press releases and a photo gallery. It also has a media box that shows videos of previous Araw ng Dabaw celebrations.

Arawngdabaw.com also includes a listing of this year’s sponsors, as well as links to relevant websites, such as Mutya ng Dabaw (www.mutyangdabaw.com), City Tourism Office (www.davaotourism.com), Davao City Government (www.davaocity.gov.ph), among others.

The sites were created, developed and maintained by Digilution (www.digilution.com), a Davao City-based full-service consulting firm that specializes in business automation activities.

Digilution offers services on internet solutions, software development, and factory automation. It also serves as a business center.

Since its inception in the ‘90s, it has provided unique, affordable and personalized services to address the needs of Davao City's businesses in the areas of business automation.

Visit www.arawngdabaw.com for regular updates of the celebration.

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2010, 05:06 PM

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Davao golfers in command
Saturday, February 27, 2010
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By Charles Raymond A. Maxey

BACOLOD -- Here come the shotmakers from Davao City again.

This time, it is the Davao City Golf Club that is delivering for the City of Durian as it scored 90 points Friday for a three-day day total of 281 and seven points up on second-running Bacolod Golf and Country Club in the Friendship division of the 63rd Philippine Airlines (PAL) premier Men's event at Binitin in Murcia here.

Diemy Monedero and Benhur Villarosa each turned in 25 points, while Willy de Leon and Marlon Aranas added 23 and 17, respectively, for Davao with only a day left in the battle for golf supremacy.

Bacolod, the hometown bet, failed to capitalize on its familiarity with the course as it managed only 89 in the penultimate round to stay further behind at 274.

Fil-Am Hawaii carded 81 to stay at third place with 268.

Davao occupied third spot in the standings after the opening round Wednesday but shot 99 points Thursday to grab a six-point lead over Bacolod.

It was Villarosa who led the second-day charge for Davao by scoring 29 points, with Aranas making 27, Monedero scoring 23 and De Leon hitting 20.

And with Bay Area bowing out of contention after a miserable round of 62 for 247, the battle for the Friendship is now among Davao, Bacolod and Fil-Am Hawaii.

"We'll do our best for Davao," said team captain Larry Pasquil, who scored 27 in the opening round to jumpstart their campaign. He will be playing in Saturday’s final round at the Marapara course.

Just last week, golfers from Davao celebrated here after the Apo Golf and Country Club captured the Sportswriters crown in the Senior's tournament.

The event is presented by platinum sponsors Airbus, Boeing, 105.1 Crossover and Radio Mindanao Network. Major sponsors are Action Asia, GE Aviation, MTV Philippines, People Asia and Royal Caribbean.

The corporate backers and Business Mirror, Philippine Graphic, Philstar, Sabre Airline Solutions/Sabre Travel Network and Resort World Manila. Century Park Hotel, DWWW 774 AM, Panay News, Master Card and Thales Aerospace are minor patrons.

The 63rd PAL Interclub, with this year's theme "Swinging High in Baoclod, opens this year's sporting season for the national flag carrier that flies five times a day to the capital of Negros Occidental, just one of the country’s many golfing regularly served by PAL.

xzibit31

February 28th, 2010, 01:24 AM

fyi lang po..si digong ang unang nagsabi na i declare ang city na under comelec control..saka stop na yung name calling...tingnan nyo nga ang mukha ni duterte..salamat..

well ito si ilong ang nagstart ng mudslinging against duterte. remember he wants to get city hall by hook or by crook......

serves ilong right to get the ire of duterte.

KING CITY

February 28th, 2010, 02:50 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4020/4388902883_3a3ebc4d91_b.jpg

makita mo pala ang Camella sa area na to na try ko na rin umakyat sa may nagbebenta ng bulaklak dyan.. wala nga lang akong camera, try mo @psionic...:)

hakz2007

February 28th, 2010, 03:19 AM

13 int’l fashion, toys, food stores to locate in Davao City next year (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=261317)
By Digna D. Banzon

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 27 (PNA) -- About 13 stores, many of them of international brands, are locating here by the second quarter next year.

Cora Dizon, vice president and head of business development of Ayala Land, Inc., said the best stores would be locating in Davao Abreeza when it opens in the city May of next year.

She said these are first in Davao stores in the lines of fashion, toys and food.

Specialty stores along fashion of mostly of foreign brands are Promod, Lucerne, XOXO, New York 101, Hot Flops, Store Specialties, Inc., Zara, Aldo, Celio and Pedro.

The food group would include Starbucks, Cafe Laguna, Lemon Grass, Bread Talk, Italianni's and TGIF. Toys 'R Us and Fully Booked will also be locating in Davao and the Robinson's Department Store.

Robinson's will occupy a big part of the complex with an investment of P800 million within Davao Abreeza.

Maria Victoria E. Anonuevo, vice president and Ayala Malls Group head, said the market is the AB and C and they target families, office workers, the domestic and foreign tourists and Davao residents and the neighboring areas.

She also said the company followed the ecology friendly setting --putting in place a green landscape not only outside but inside the mall.

"We want the public to experience an eco-friendly setting while in the mall. We want this to be the eco-hub of Southern Mindanao," she said.

But she said while they bring in high-end brands, they still reserve a big part of it for the Davao concepts.

Meanwhile, Dizon said the Best in Davao are among their 300 merchants to occupy the mall. Although she did not give details, she said these are the stores that offer products of high quality.

Aside from the specialty stores, she said, there are those that are most frequented by children and the youth and these includes Timezone, the Activity Center, Cinemas, Fast Food, Food Court. It is also a wifi free zone.

The Davao Abreeza occupies a 10-hectares property along J. P. Laurel Avenue, Bajada in Davao City. It will be of mixed-used as Ayala Land, Inc. president Antonio Aquino said within the site will not only be the mall, but hotel, residences and for business process outsourcing.

He said it has an initial investment of P3.4 billion that covers the physical structure of the mall and land development.

Within the site will rise two or three buildings and the operation will be in two phases.

He said the ground floor and part of the second floor will be operational by May 2011 while portion of the second floor and the third towards the end of the year.

Aquino said their presence in Davao will allow them to tap into a bigger market in Mindanao and make their presence in the region felt by shoppers.

He said their expansion in Davao and investments in Mindanao were logical strategic choices, where Davao is a major city in the island and one of the region's economic hub. (PNA)

~JasoN~

February 28th, 2010, 03:48 AM

what does this mean guys?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/14-village-chiefs-want-gun-ban-exemption

.... politics nga naman?

KING CITY

February 28th, 2010, 04:33 AM

what does this mean guys?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/14-village-chiefs-want-gun-ban-exemption

.... politics nga naman?

:lol: instead na matakot ako, natawa ako nung pinasabog na.. parang triangle lang... panghadlok lang ang purpose/intention nila..

tada

February 28th, 2010, 06:26 AM

d/p

tada

February 28th, 2010, 06:28 AM

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/editorial-let-us-not-be-cowered-nor-bought

check this.
It's an editorial, but interesting.

red_jasper

February 28th, 2010, 07:08 AM

Make it Davao now! (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/245357/make-it-davao-now)
By JACKY LYNNE A. OIGA
February 27, 2010, 9:54am

http://www.mb.com.ph/sites/default/files/dur.jpg
Aside from the durian fruit itself, Blugre Coffee’s
durian coffee and durian cheesecake are definitely
two of Davao’s must-try treats.

When you speak of Davao, the first thing that comes to mind would of course be durian. Green thumbs would probably think of waling-waling. Animal lovers would picture the mighty Philippine Eagle, Pag-asa; while beach buffs will appraise the fine spray of surf and soft crashing waves of the beaches.

But what makes Davao truly exceptional is that it still retains an almost rustic ambiance, flanked by ocean and islands on one side and a sprawling landscape on the other. It was my first time in Davao, and it’s definitely not going to be my last.

A metropolitan city at the foot of the archipelago, Davao City can claim as much pizzazz as Manila and Cebu. It has consistently made it to the list of the country’s top tourists’ draws and has proven to be one of the most peaceful and livable places in Asia.

Recently, Marco Polo Davao in cooperation with Del Monte Fit ‘N Right invited members of the media for a familiarization tour of Davao. Newly appointed general manager Nigel Fisher led the warm welcome in the entrancing city.

“Marco Polo Davao is part of a movement called ‘Make It Davao Now!’ where key tourism players unite to aggressively promote Davao not only to foreign tourist but to the Filipinos as well. We want to strike a balance on the negative publicity in Mindanao particularly the recent insurgencies in Maguindanao. I’ve been here merely four months and as a newcomer I see a huge potential in this place. Filipinos should realize that Davao has so much to offer,” shared Fischer.

Although Davao continues to attract not only tourists but also foreign investors on information technology, outsourcing, health, and hospitality, Dabaweños can’t deny the slight wane in the city’s tourist traffic. This seems gratuitous given the apparent diplomacy of mixed religions and cultures living there in peaceful harmony.

During our three-day trip, aside from the fascinating sites, we experienced the cool waft of breeze you only get when living amidst the ocean, the quiet feeling of security, and the warmth of the Dabaweños who, according to Fisher, smile with their eyes. Here are some of the must-sees, must-dos and must-try when in Davao:

Must try: Mojitos at Polo Bistro Pool Lounge Bar

The night’s bar-hopping agenda started at Marco Polo’s pool lounge bar where we sampled the best selling Mojitos, a refreshing Cuban drink made of white rum, lime, sparkling water, mint sprigs, and sugar. The Dabaweños’ night life starts early at 8 p.m. due to the liquor ban at 2 p.m., the choices of night spots can be found right in the heart of downtown such as Fat Bobby’s and Metro Lounge.

The next day, we were all geared up to explore Davao. Our first stop was Eden Nature Park — a place where one can marvel at the serene stance of nature. Eden is home to vast gardens of herbs and organic vegetables, lush fields of tropical foliage, acres of pines and fruit trees, and showcases indigenous creatures at the Deer Park and Bird Walk.

Must do: The Skyrider

If you have a knack for sky high adventure you must not miss Eden’s Skyrider, a set of 200-meter long steel cables suspended roughly 20 meters in the air between two steel towers, on which you glide along suspended while enjoying the spectacular view of Davao City and the Davao Gulf.
Next stop was the Philippine Eagle Center, a man-made forest where eagles are bred in captivity in order to increase their numbers. The center also houses rare avian species and other endangered wildlife such as hawks & falcons, monkeys, crocodiles, deer, wild boars and a small community of monkeys.

Must see: Pag-asa

Binoculars may come in handy since Pag-asa, the first Philippine eagle hatched and raised in captivity, is usually concealed from onlookers since the cages are located far from the trail. Pag-asa has recently turned 18 last January 15, a testimony to the Philippine Eagle Foundation’s advocacy on the Philippine Eagle conservation.

After communing with birds and wildlife, we headed on to Deca Wakeboard Park, a newly opened man-made wakeboard facility, to check out the latest water sports hub in Davao.

Our third day was my favorite. It’s not every day that you can ride a boat to a stunning white sand beach in early afternoon and then go shopping downtown immediately after. But apparently, that kind of luxury is nothing but normal when you live in Davao.

Must see: Samal Island

The blue and green landscape of the Island Garden City of Samal during a lovely afternoon was close to what I call a piece of heaven. I haven’t seen a lot of beaches and I’m not a beach person as well, but it would take something unworldly beautiful to top the scenery on that beach. It’s a shame some Filipinos don’t even know it exists.

After our quick lunch at Chema’s by the Sea resort in Samal, we headed on back to the city to go shopping at Chimes specialty store and the infamous Aldevinco Shopping Center. Chimes is more of a sophisticated department store type mall while Aldevinco is a bargain haven for quirky accessories and tribal handicrafts.

Must-do: Shopping at Aldevinco

Aldevinco proudly claims that it is the only shopping center in Mindanao that truly showcases the culture and heritage of the Mindanaoan. Tourists and locals alike come here for souvenirs such as Davao native products, various Batik products (bags, dusters, slippers, table cloths, etc.), textiles imported from Indonesia and Malaysia, antique and brass items, and even indigenous musical instruments.

And of course, you can’t go to Davao without eating Durian, but the folks from Marco Polo wanted us to experience something new from the pungent albeit luscious fruit. So we went to Blugre Coffee to try the Durian coffee and Durian cheesecake.

Must-try: Durian Gatchpuccino and Durian Cheesecake

Blugre’s original signature hot drink, Durian Gatchpuccino is a cappuccino concoction with real bits of durian and topped with whipped cream. You could really taste the durian even with all that coffee and if you love the fruit, then you’ll definitely love this. The durian cheesecake, on the other hand, is more subtle on the fruit and more on the cake. If you’re not a fan of durian, this cake is a sweeter, creamier alternative.

Moreover, Davao, just like any place in the Philippines, is worth it. Worth the plane tickets, worth the hour and a half-flight, worth the hotel accommodations, and worth all the backlogs you’ll find on your desk when you get back to work. So visit Davao now, a place blessed with nature’s abundance from the shores of the beaches, to the peak of the mountains, no wonder they call it the “City in Bloom”. Marco Polo Davao’s owning company is Halifax Davao Hotel, Inc. chaired by Mr. Carlos G. Dominguez.

The group provides excellent accommodation, facilities and services to travelers visiting Davao, and continues its leadership in the Mindanao market. Check it out at 81540 C.M. Recto Street, Davao City.

dinabaw

February 28th, 2010, 10:45 AM

^^ make it Davao Now!? ;)

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dinabaw

February 28th, 2010, 10:46 AM

dinabaw

February 28th, 2010, 10:49 AM

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henji

February 28th, 2010, 02:42 PM

Goys, naa bay gakaon sa Dennis d GrillBoy sa NCCC? looy man uie.. wla kaauy gakaon.. kinsa kaha ilang target market???

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2010, 03:23 PM

^^ ang gwapo nya....sana sya na baby ko..lols...

red_jasper

February 28th, 2010, 03:24 PM

make it Davao Now!?

^^ you have to give it to her... she's resourceful :lol:

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2010, 07:47 PM

This is what good governance is all about. Thanks to Mayor Digong for the trailblazing effort. :cheers:

“SWS Surveys of Enterprises in 2009” (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Mar-2010/Mar0110/front1.html)
Mindanao Daily Mirror
March 01, 2010

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In contrast, Davao City got a clean bill of health from respondents asked on the incidence of bribery, solicitations and transaction fixing. Enterprise managers gave Davao City the highest approval ratings, which ranged from 70 to 78 percent, on survey questions related to transparency, accountability and other areas of governance.

In terms of accessibility, 70 percent of respondents in the city said the process of business permits renewal has become easier. NCR has 47, CALABA has 48, Cebu has 61 and CDO-I has 67.

In renewing local permits and licences73 percent of enterprise managers polled in Davao City did not use intermediaries. NCR has 66, CALABA has 70, Cebu has 64 and CDO-I has 67.

The SWS integrated surveys report showed that “fighting corruption” is the most important concern of business leaders and the general public in choosing their candidates to vote for in the coming May 10 elections.

It is followed by “creating jobs,” “promoting a good business environment” and eradicating poverty.

~~~~~~~~~~~

Among enterprise managers, 78 agreed that passage of a strong law on right to information will reduce corruption. Three-fourths of the general public also pushed for the law on the right of the people to information from the government.

Respondents also affirmed the general public’s perception that the level of corruption is higher at the national sphere.

“The farther from the local level, the more it (public sector corruption) happens,” the report said.

Embedded into the surveys were questions zeroing in on what the country’s merchants think of local government procedures and transactions. Most of those polled agree that such procedures appear largely to be transparent.

“Majority of managers find transparency in local government procedures. At least two-thirds do not use intermediaries in local business permit renewals,” the report said.

The SWS Surveys of Enterprises on Corruption were conducted from November 3- December 5, 2009 using face to face interviews of top and middle-level enterprise managers randomly selected from Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Large Corporations in Metro Manila or the National Capital Region (NCR), Metro Davao, Metro Cebu, Cavite-Laguna-Batangas (CALABA) and Cagayan de Oro-Iligan City (CDO-I) clustered areas.

Of the identified clusters, Davao City topped in most of the transparency and accountability areas.

The results of the surveys showed that Davao City has the lowest rate of reporting bribe-solicitation along with NCR both with only 6 percent of respondents claiming to have formally reported corruption complaints. Cebu has 16 while CALABA and CDO-I both posted 11 percent.

In the area of transparency, 78 percent of the respondents in Davao City said transaction procedures in the city government offices are transparent and understandable. NCR has 74, CALABA has 62, Cebu has 82 and CDO-I has 67.

dinabaw

March 1st, 2010, 02:07 AM

^^ you have to give it to her... she's resourceful :lol:

hmmm di ko gits...

if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere....

New York, New York.

MtApoStandard

March 1st, 2010, 03:36 AM

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/editorial-let-us-not-be-cowered-nor-bought

check this.
It's an editorial, but interesting.
very interesting to know details of the recovered sim card. hope in the coming days, police report will give datails on data infos of the activities of the phone stored in the memory card. really have to track down the owner of the phone who the person is.

hakz2007

March 1st, 2010, 03:43 AM

DepEd, LGU sign MOU to replicate housing program for teachers in Davao City (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=261533)

DAVAO CITY, March 1 (PNA) – The Department of Education (DepEd) will make as a model the Davao City government project providing housing to public school teachers and non-teaching personnel.

This developed as top officials from the government’s key housing agencies signed here recently a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Davao City government that would provide housing to homeless public school teachers and non-teaching personnel in the city.

No less than Undersecretary Ramon Bacani attended the signing in behalf of Secretary Jesli Lapuz.

Bacani said DepEd would look into how the Davao City project could be replicated nationwide to benefit teachers through out the country.

The groundbreaking ceremony was held for the two-hectare project in Lasang —the country’s first ever joint venture on low-cost housing for public school teachers between a local government and key government housing agencies and the private sector.

The MOU on the undertaking involves Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, DepEd Secretary Jesli A. Lapuz; Home Development Mutual Fund (Pag-ibig) Chief Executive Officer Jaime A. Fabiana; National Housing Authority (NHA) General Manager Federico A. Laxa; and Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc., Chairman Francisco F. del Rosario.

City Councilor Arnolfo Ricardo Cabling, chair of the Committee on Housing, Rural and Urban Development, said 250 public school teachers and non-teaching personnel would find home in the teachers’ village where Habitat would build low-cost housing priced at P400,000 per unit for a total cost of P100 million.

In the MOU, Cabling said the local government provides the raw land to be developed by NHA where Habitat would build low-cost housing for qualified beneficiaries screened by DepEd who will be taking out loans from Pag-ibig.

The project is under the Pabahay Program of DepEd that aims to provide decent and affordable housing to teachers and non-teaching personnel of the department who cannot acquire housing due to their insufficient salary and the restrictive cost of housing, he said.

He added the project will rise up in the 20-hectare land donated by Alsons Development and Investment Corporation (Alsons) to the Davao City government in compliance with Republic Act 7279, otherwise known as the Urban Housing Development Act (UDHA).

Under its Balanced Housing Development provision, the act mandates housing developers to allocate 20 percent of total subdivision area or 20 percent of total project cost of a housing subdivision for socialized housing.

Other than the area for public school teachers, the Alson-donated property would also be utilized for socialized housing for city government employees, Kagawad Kalinga-identified homeless urban poor, beneficiaries from special sectors, and for parks and playgrounds.

Last week, the Davao City Council also approved purchase by City Hall of three properties of about six hectares worth P14 million for urban poor settlers.

Cabling, author of the landmark City Shelter Code, said the council gave authority to Mayor Duterte to sign loan agreements to purchase the property under the city’s Urban Land Reform Program (ULRP) for the Kahayag Homeowner’s Association, Inc. located in Barangay Indangan, Buhangin, P3.49 million; Small Communal Homeowners Association, Inc. (SCHOAI) in Ula, Tugbok District, P6.31 million; and New Kasilak Homeowner’s Association, Inc. in Barangay Mahayag, Bunawan District, P5 million. (PNA)

MtApoStandard

March 1st, 2010, 03:48 AM

what does this mean guys?

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/network/14-village-chiefs-want-gun-ban-exemption

.... politics nga naman?
a well funded machinery, and personal funds raised fron varios sources out of the influence of office, can easily buy and mobilise as amny people to carry out terrorism, and terrorise their targets

MtApoStandard

March 1st, 2010, 04:01 AM

Il Tenore

March 1st, 2010, 04:32 AM

^^ you're too cheesy lol...say fromage :D
FROMAGE! :D:lol:

Fahdingding

March 1st, 2010, 05:57 AM

Seven star hotels

There are only three hotels in the world that are seven star hotels; the Town House Galleria in Milan was the first, followed by the Burj Al Arab[citation needed] in Dubai, United Arab Emirates and the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[10] These ratings are merely to create a marketing hype as the highest official ratings in Dubai and Italy, for instance, are five stars [11]There are a few other seven star hotels under construction. These include the Laucala Island in Fiji, Morgan Plaza to be finished in Beijing, China, the Flower of the East under construction as well as the Solar Powered Hotel on Kish island, Iran.[12] The Centaurus Complex under construction in Islamabad, Pakistan[13], the Grand Chola in Chennai (India), a complex planned for Metro Manila and The Royalties Castle for Davao City in the Philippines.[14] Taj Hotel in Mumbai, India is also a seven star.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_(classification)#Six_star_hotels

dinabaw

March 1st, 2010, 06:26 AM

^^ @Fahinding : ayaw sige'g ukay ug wiki, makadaot nasa pangutok.

scarletwitch.wanda

March 1st, 2010, 06:41 AM

^^ @Fahinding : ayaw sige'g ukay ug wiki, makadaot nasa pangutok.

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:...grabeh sad sir....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

scarletwitch.wanda

March 1st, 2010, 06:56 AM

Six, If By Davao

By Joyce Ramirez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 18:34:00 02/27/2010

Filed Under: Travel & Commuting, Tourism

SEARCHING for the ultimate thrill or a summer adventure that will leave you breathless, but not because you’re high-and-dry broke? If traveling out of the country is too expensive or if you’re running out of local holiday picks this summer, why not create your own adventure at the Philippines’ premiere capital of outdoor adventure – Davao?

Tagged as the world’s largest urban area and the largest city in the Philippines with approximately 36,916 hectares of land, Davao is home to the country’s largest peak and the endangered Philippine Eagle. It is a city friendly to all types of travelers, from picky luxury-hotel types, to rugged backpackers and seasoned globetrotters. Davao is blessed with abundant flora and fauna, delectable food, and relatively pristine air, thanks to the local government’s efforts in enforcing an extensive anti-smoking ordinance.

Plus, it’s the only highly urbanized city with the least traffic imaginable.

In the last few years, Davao has fast become a haven for adventure travelers. Explains Nigel Fisher, general manager of The Marco Polo Davao: “Davao provides an authentic experience that is environment-friendly, affordable and fun. It’s a very beautiful city that every Filipino and foreigner must truly appreciate and enjoy.”

The hotel, he adds, offers unique expeditions that can bring out your adventurous side. The trips are a mix of cultural journeys, wildlife encounters and interactive nature trips designed for travelers who want authentic, off-the-beaten track and face-to-face travel experiences, whether daring the country’s longest zip line at 800 meters, navigating through the 160-kilometer Davao River or conquering Mt. Apo’s peak at 2,954 meters.

Here’s a sneak peek at what Davao can offer:

1. Zip Up and Away! Heart racing, you let go and zip from one high point to the other, in what has been described as the hottest new adventure sport. On a zip-line tour, you wear a climbing harness hooked to a steel cable and, using pulleys, slice the air at 35 miles an hour during the traverse. Try the SkyRider up in the Eden Mountain Resort. Or, if you wish to see the tip of the Philippines’ most majestic peak, take a two hours’ drive to the cool Camp Sabros in Kapatagan at the outskirts of Davao.

2. Cable Wakeboarding. Located at Barangay Tacunan, Mintal, Davao City, the Deca Wakeboard Park aims to be the largest wakeboarding park in Southeast Asia. Wakeboarding is a surface water sport that combines water skiing, surfing and snowboarding techniques.

3. Wildwater Rafting. Are you ready for a face-to-face encounter with pure white water, unpredictable waves, huge rocks and unforeseen drops? Then head out to the Davao Wildwater Adventure that promotes this heart-stopping water sport using the mighty Davao River as its natural playground. Navigating through the long stretch of the river involves practice in reading the waters: the key is looking ahead of your inflatable raft, and not the water directly in front of you.

4. Conquer the Peak and be King of the World! The famed Mt. Apo has always been a lure for seasoned mountain climbers and was the training ground of the first Filipino Everest climbers. The mountain is home to over 270 bird species and can take two to four days to climb, depending on the climber’s experience and proficiency.

5. Philippine Eagle Sanctuary. The Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) is a giant forest raptor endemic to the Philippines. It is considered the second largest and most powerful eagle in the world. Unfortunately, it is also one of the world’s rarest and certainly among the most critically endangered species. This beautiful sanctuary is dedicated to saving the endangered bird and its rainforest habitat.

6. From Highland to Island. You need at least a full day if you want to take a dip or sunbathe in nearby Samal Island, a white sand paradise 15 minutes by boat from Davao’s pier. Chema’s By The Sea is one of the newly opened and nicest resorts located on the western coast of Samal. Book a local manghihilot (Filipino massage therapist) and relax while savoring this perfect beach setting.

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/sim/sim/view/20100227-255686/Six-If-By-Davao

fspooky

March 1st, 2010, 07:07 AM

TRAPO YUN DALAWA BOW...... SA TINGIN NYO YAN CHARISMA CHARISMA NILANG DALAWA IS FOR US? para yan sa mga boto nyo....trapo talaga yan

xzibit31

March 1st, 2010, 08:07 AM

TRAPO YUN DALAWA BOW...... SA TINGIN NYO YAN CHARISMA CHARISMA NILANG DALAWA IS FOR US? para yan sa mga boto nyo....trapo talaga yan

kaya nga eh. as i have been telling you over and over again....WE ARE BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA.....

WE MUCH CHOOSE THE LESSER EVIL....:)

eflex

March 1st, 2010, 11:04 AM

eflex

March 1st, 2010, 11:06 AM

kaya nga eh. as i have been telling you over and over again....WE ARE BETWEEN THE DEVIL AND THE DEEP BLUE SEA.....

WE MUCH CHOOSE THE LESSER EVIL....:)

tama ka..we choose the lesser evil.....:)

xzibit31

March 1st, 2010, 11:15 AM

tama ka..we choose the lesser evil.....:)

and the lesser evil is duterte-duterte and not nograles-de guzman.:)

eflex

March 1st, 2010, 12:11 PM

and the lesser evil is duterte-duterte and not nograles-de guzman.:)

accdg to you..thats your opinion...:)

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2010, 04:55 PM

and the lesser evil is duterte-duterte and not nograles-de guzman.:)

10-1, that's the ratio for duterte-duterte against nogie-de guzman. :cheers::banana:

Fahdingding

March 2nd, 2010, 12:54 AM

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:...grabeh sad sir....:lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^ @Fahinding : ayaw sige'g ukay ug wiki, makadaot nasa pangutok.

HaHaHa! Mao jud! Wa man gud mapost! :bash:

sandman.ink

March 2nd, 2010, 01:22 AM

tama ka..we choose the lesser evil.....:)

I don't think both are evil...I think both are good. So, I would rather be objective in choosing Davao's next Mayor...and not let emotions get in my way....definitely I would choose sino ang qualified, sino among them have shown they know what they will do for the benefit of Davao.

this is very perplexing. If the Mayor only chose someone seasoned enough to be qualified as Mayor, there would be no issue at all. But he chose his daughter, despite the glaring fact that there are other more qualified Davaoenos.

MtApoStandard

March 2nd, 2010, 01:31 AM

MtApoStandard

March 2nd, 2010, 01:47 AM

10-1, that's the ratio for duterte-duterte against nogie-de guzman. :cheers::banana:
this is not sowing intrigue betw nograles and de guzman, but from what i can smell, looks to me like de guzmans working hard for nograles interest while nograles works hard for himself. it showed in a mock poll of nograles scholars where de guzman was dumped.

surprisingly, a little more than 2 thirds of nograles scholars did not turn up for the event. and just showed they werent interested to participate, to vote for him, imo. in ledesmas column, (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/ledesma-simple-math) it said not all of those remaining 1/3 who participated in the mock poll voted for him.

xzibit31

March 2nd, 2010, 02:49 AM

accdg to you..thats your opinion...:)

its not my opinion bro. its everybodies opinion, except yours.:)

xzibit31

March 2nd, 2010, 02:57 AM

I don't think both are evil...I think both are good. So, I would rather be objective in choosing Davao's next Mayor...and not let emotions get in my way....definitely I would choose sino ang qualified, sino among them have shown they know what they will do for the benefit of Davao.

i am being objective about my choice for who i will vote for this elections. both of the candidates are family friends. i have personally seen both of them work as city mayor and as congressman/speaker of the house. but duterte is the more hard working of the two. duterte is easily approached. he can be easily talked to. unlike the other.

this is very perplexing. If the Mayor only chose someone seasoned enough to be qualified as Mayor, there would be no issue at all. But he chose his daughter, despite the glaring fact that there are other more qualified Davaoenos.

i do agree with mtapo that nobody showed interest in the position. sara only decided at the last moment to run for city mayor. of course with the blessing of her father.

i think no one had come forward showing interest. if there maybe potential wannabes, probably chose to sacrifice ambition for a while bec they didnt object the personality and capability in sara as a mayor who can lead. their silence would mean they support sara as a candidate. imo

korek!:)

this is not sowing intrigue betw nograles and de guzman, but from what i can smell, looks to me like de guzmans working hard for nograles interest while nograles works hard for himself. it showed in a mock poll of nograles scholars where de guzman was dumped.

surprisingly, a little more than 2 thirds of nograles scholars did not turn up for the event. and just showed they werent interested to participate, to vote for him, imo. in ledesmas column, (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/ledesma-simple-math) it said not all of those remaining 1/3 who participated in the mock poll voted for him.

yes i do agree with this. and i agree that the ratio is 10:1 infavor of duterte.

i have also seen sara work as vice mayor. i like her style. parang pareho sa style ni digong. but in other ways alos different sa style ni digong. i was impressed.

Henz

March 2nd, 2010, 03:07 AM

Peng Hok

March 2nd, 2010, 09:03 AM

Customs bureau exceeds target in January
By Mai Gevera

Davao City (27 February) -- New district collector for Davao Atty. Anju Nereo Castigador expects to repeat last year's feat with the revenue performance shown by the district last January 2010.

"BOC exceeded target by 35 percent in January and it has met collection target for February as early as two weeks ago," he said in a press conference at the Philippine Information Agency XI office yesterday (February 25).

Castigador is bent to surpass the exceptional revenue collection performance made in 2009. Last year, it collected its assigned target of P2 billion and even made a surplus of P748 million.

The Port of Davao ranked second nationwide in terms of collection performance, second to Aparri, Cagayan. Among the Billionaire Ports like the Manila International Container Port with at least P1 billion target, Davao Port ranked number one.

Recently, Port of Davao implemented the examination of shipments using the X-Ray facility of the BOC. The use of x-ray as an alternate for manual physical examination lessened human intervention and ensured integrity of shipments and prompt delivery.

The district collector subjected all empty containers entering the port to mandatory x-ray examination to be held at the PPA Designated Area, Sasa Wharf.

"This is to prevent the recurrence of the discovery of the controversial cocaine and the possible entry of other contrabands," he said.

The Port of Davao also requested from the Commissioner of Customs the deployment of additional mobile x-ray machines to be stationed in the same area to further tighten border security. (PIA XI) [top]

PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p100227.htm&no=9&date=)

Rajah_Soliman

March 2nd, 2010, 10:59 AM

We have our annual meeting here in Cebu... together with our staff based in Davao.
I asked them who are they voting for Mayor in Davao... all of them is for Duterte...

Share ko lang.. I also like Duterte. Maganda ang leadership nila sa Davao City.

siguro nga duterte na lang... kakatakot kasi talaga si noggie and dg :lol: anyway di na ako pwedeng bumoto dyan dahil inembargo na ang passport ko ng phil. gov. :lol: lets go duterte na lang mga goys :cheers:

~JasoN~

March 2nd, 2010, 11:23 AM

^ agree. everybody knows why. :))

Noize_320

March 2nd, 2010, 11:38 AM

maingon lang nako...avoid the blabbermouth...that all he does is complain this and complain that...kay that person is even more guilty... pinion lang bai :D

eflex

March 2nd, 2010, 11:53 AM

its not my opinion bro. its everybodies opinion, except yours.:)

k ..

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2010, 12:29 PM

ay salamat ni ulan na gyud!

Noize_320

March 2nd, 2010, 12:49 PM

^^ i guess the cloudseeding ops worked~ i think :D

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2010, 01:16 PM

really nag cloud seeding diay?..asa mag avail ana kay mananum ko daghan ?lol

Noize_320

March 2nd, 2010, 02:13 PM

palit lang ka silver iodide og dry ice unya ilabay sa langit (gamit og lear jet) :lol: then harvest :rofl:

scarletwitch.wanda

March 3rd, 2010, 04:37 AM

rodincouch

March 3rd, 2010, 05:04 AM

We have our annual meeting here in Cebu... together with our staff based in Davao.
I asked them who are they voting for Mayor in Davao... all of them is for Duterte...

Share ko lang.. I also like Duterte. Maganda ang leadership nila sa Davao City.

It is good to know that Duterte is well respected by other people outside of Davao City. Even other cities and municipalities emulate his way of governance. And this way and aspect of choosing or weighing a candidate's character is a very objective one in assessing one's performance as a public official. Now, when did you hear someone (not from Davao City) praising Nograles for the way he discharges his function? Did other people (again not from Davao City) commended Nograles for putting up his name in every project he initiated?

This is in no way an attempt to create "war" here in the forum. I am just trying to make an opinionated exchange of words.

Noize_320

March 3rd, 2010, 11:23 AM

^^ well then look at this...sa national level bagsak siya...sa local level pa kaya?

Nograles worst Speaker; rating -20: SWS survey

Consistent to the bad ratings that the House of Representatives got from the business sector, Speaker Prospero C. Nograles appeared to be the worst Speaker that the Congress ever had in recent history. This according to a statement by the Hugpong Sa Tawong Lungsod.

Based on the collated results of the quarterly net satisfaction ratings regularly released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), Nograles appeared as the most unpopular Speaker since the restoration of democracy in the country, it said.

The SWS media release dated 23 December 2009 showed the net satisfaction rating of Nograles is -20 or poor, the same level of rating he got since he took over the Speakership in February 2008. His dissatisfaction rating of 41 percent is the lowest among the speakers since the time of Speaker Ramon Mitra.

The lowest rating got by his predecessors Mitra was a moderate +10, a neutral -4 rating of Jose De Venecia, a moderate +15 of Manny Villar was and a neutral +0 rating of Arnulfo Fuentebella.

“His (Nograles) net satisfaction rating has been poor since SWS began surveying it in March 2008,” the SWS said.

Nograles is also the most unpopular and the only one who got a negative rating among the top government officials below the level of presidency. His counterpart in the Senate, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile got a moderate rating of +14. Vice President Noli de Castro has a good satisfaction rating of +32 while Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno got a neutral rating of +2.

“It would be a tragic day for Davao City if the Nograleses are given the remotest chance to lead the city,” said the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod.

The unpopularity ratings of Nograles appeared to have played an active role in the further deterioration of the image of the House of Representatives.

Last February 19, the SWS released an integrated report on the “2009 Surveys on Corruption” of the Social Weather Stations which showed that the Nograles-led lower chamber got clobbered with a -34 ratings in terms of sincerity in fighting corruption.

Ironically, Nograles promised in his acceptance speech to reform the House and improve its “badly tarnished image.” He then told reporters that he had already set up a reform committee to determine what needs to be done.

“Now the bad image of the House further deteriorated so low and becomes worst as compared to the ‘badly tarnished image’ during the speakership of Rep. Jose de Venecia,” said the Hugpong.

As one of the longest-serving Speakers, the lowest rating that De Venecia got was the neutral -4 rating during the height of the Hello Garci controversy in 2007. He was a two-term speaker under President Fidel V. Ramos and a two-term House leader under President Arroyo.

De Venecia was on the First Session of his third consecutive term, when he was ousted by the congressmen sons of Pres. Arroyo—brothers Mikey and Dato—who conferred to Nograles the Lower House’s plum post.

During the leadership of De Venecia, the image of the House varies according to how he cuddled Nograles, his former staunch supporter-turned-traitor.

When De Venecia made Nograles majority leader, the House got a bad sincerity rating of -44 in 2006. When Nograles was no longer majority leader in 2007, the House got an improved rating of -33.

In 2007, Nograles was asked by De Venecia to lead the House contingent to the powerful Commission on Appointments after Nograles lost the trust and confidence of the congressmen and replaced him as majority leader by Iloilo Rep. Arthur Defensor.

In 2008, when De Venecia has fallen from grace of Malacañang and Nograles was made Speaker by the Arroyo brothers, the House sincerity rating has again deteriorated to -14.

With the -20 net satisfaction rating as a Speaker, Nograles now holds the title of being the most unpopular Speaker of the House of Representatives in the entire history of the country the statement concluded.

source~ (http://dailymirror.ph/Mar-2010/Mar0310/front1.html)

expect a "Its a lie! Its a lie!" reaction :lol::lol::lol:

eflex

March 3rd, 2010, 12:21 PM

rodincouch

March 3rd, 2010, 01:26 PM

rodincouch

March 3rd, 2010, 01:33 PM

Goys, naa bay gakaon sa Dennis d GrillBoy sa NCCC? looy man uie.. wla kaauy gakaon.. kinsa kaha ilang target market???

sir henj, naka try na ko sa dennis pero naay kulang sa ilang luto. ang ilang pagkaon bagay i-serve sa hotplate pero sa plastic plates nila ginaserve. sayang, lami unta tong ilang crispy sisig pero hastang tugnawa pag serve.

nikkixtrm

March 3rd, 2010, 02:17 PM

lol! bahala na og tugnaw basta wala lay langaw.

:lol:

Rajah_Soliman

March 3rd, 2010, 06:12 PM

FYI Lang:
source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/various/halalan/citymunicipal/DAVAODELSURMUN.pdf

Republic of the Philippines
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Law Department
DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR
LONE
FOR MAYOR
# NAME OF CANDIDATE NICKNAME/ALIAS POLITICAL PARTY
1 BUEZON, RODRIGO SR. PUNZALAN RUDY IND.
2 DUTERTE, SARA ZIMMERMAN INDAY PDP LABAN
3 MARCELLONES, MAGDALENO SUMAMPONG JUN MAGDA IND.
4 NOGRALES, PROSPERO CASTILLO BOY LKS-KAM
5 SULAMIN, RODRIGO JOMOC RUDY IND.
LONE
FOR VICE-MAYOR
# NAME OF CANDIDATE NICKNAME/ALIAS POLITICAL PARTY
1 DE GUZMAN, BENJAMIN CACATIAN BEN LKS-KAM
2 DUTERTE, RODRIGO ROA RODY LP
3 MACARAEG, ROBERTO VILORIA MACKY BOY IND.
-----------------------------------------
CERTIFIED LIST OF CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESSIONAL AND LOCAL POSITIONS
For the May 10, 2010 National and Local Elections
Republic of the Philippines
COMMISSION ON ELECTIONS
Law Department
DAVAO CITY, DAVAO DEL SUR

FIRST
FOR MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
# NAME OF CANDIDATE NICKNAME/ALIAS POLITICAL PARTY
1 ACOSTA, MARIA BELEN SUNGA MABEL LP
2 CUSTODIO, BERNARD SABINO BERNARD IND.
3 DUTERTE, JOCELYN ROA JO DUTERTE IND.
4 MILLENDEZ, ANACLECTO BELLEZA ABM IND.
5 NOGRALES, KARLO ALEXEI BENDIGO KAKA LKS-KAM
6 OLANOLAN, ROBERT ELNAR BHERT IND.
7 ZAMORA, JUAN RESEMILLA JOHN IND.

SECOND
FOR MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
# NAME OF CANDIDATE NICKNAME/ALIAS POLITICAL PARTY
1 ALCEBAR, DEXTER ANTONIO SUPREMO IND.
2 BIAN, JOJI ILAGAN JOJI LKS-KAM
3 DAYANGHIRANG, DANILO CASTILLO DANNY LP
4 GARCIA, MYLENE DE JOYA MILEN IND.
5 MAHIPUS, DIOSDADO A ABELLO TOTO PDP LABAN

THIRD
FOR MEMBER, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
# NAME OF CANDIDATE NICKNAME/ALIAS POLITICAL PARTY
1 ADVINCULA, VICTORIO SABULANA VIC IND.
2 AL-AG, WILBERTO ECHAVEZ NONOY PDP LABAN
3 BRAGANZA, GERARDO CAALAMAN GERRY IND.
4 CANADA, GREGORIO CHAVEZ GREG NP
5 LOPEZ, RUY ELIAS CONCEPCION ROY NPC
6 UNGAB, ISIDRO TOM ROY LP

juniordiscovery

March 3rd, 2010, 08:12 PM

Myphone opens 2nd outlet

By Carlo P. Mallo

CONTINUING to strongly make its presence felt in Southern Mindanao, the first Filipino mobile phone brand, Myphone, launched its second outlet in the city, barely a year after the first one opened in 2009.

Opening a new outlet at SM City Davao was brought about by the overwhelming response of the market to the products of the Filipino brand, which ranges from themed phones to dual SIM card models.

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

"Davao's potential as a business hub is highlighted by the interest being shown by big mobile phone brands that set up shop in the city," Roy Garcia, proprietor of the Myphone outlets in the city, told Sun.Star Davao.

Dubbed as an innovator in the area of phone content, especially with its Pinoy and Ninoy-Cory phones, Myphone sees a fertile ground for their unique and innovative line of phones that cares to reach out for what is truly Pinoy.

"There is a large market to be tapped out there for products that create more value for the customer rather than make huge huge dents on one's budget" Garcia said.

Aside from the two Myphone outlets, Garcia also owns a chain of mobile phone stores, Mobile Networks.

Pioneering on blue ocean approaches through innovative mobile phone content Myphone being truly Pinoy at heart aims to capture a growing share of the mobile phone market in Southern Mindanao and the rest of the country.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on March 4, 2010.

boples

March 4th, 2010, 12:48 AM

so who do you guys think will win? just a mock election? :)
im for peace and order... and anti corruption :)

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 01:57 AM

New-in-Davao stores of fashion, toys, and food expected next year

by Prix D. Banzon

Davao City (3 March) -- About 13 stores, many of them of international brands are locating in Davao City by second quarter next year.

Cora Dizon, vice president and head of business development of Ayala Land, Inc. said these best stores will be locating in Davao Abreeza when it opens in the city May of next year.

She said these are first in Davao stores in the lines of fashion, toys and food.

Specialty stores along fashion of mostly of foreign brands are Promod, Lucerne, XOXO, New York 101, Hot Flops, Store Specialties, Inc., Zara, Aldo, Celio and Pedro.

The food group would include Starbucks, Cafe Laguna, Lemon Grass, Bread Talk, Italianni's and TGIF. Toys'R Us and Fully Booked will also be locating in Davao and the Robinson's Department Store.

Robinson's will occupy a big part of the complex with an investment of P800 million within Davao Abreeza.

Maria Victoria E. Anonuevo, vice president and Ayala Malls Group Head said their market is the AB and C and they target families, office workers, the domestic and foreign tourists and Davao residents and the neighboring areas.

She also said that they follow and ecology-friendly setting by putting in place a green landscape not only outside but inside the mall.

"We want the public to experience an eco-friendly setting while in the mall. We want this to be the eco-hub of Southern Mindanao," she said.

But she said while they bring in high-end brands, they still reserve a big part of it for the Davao concepts.

Meanwhile Dizon she said the Best in Davao are among their 300 merchants to occupy the mall. Although she did not give details she said these are the stores that offers products of high quality.

Aside from the specialty stores she said there are those that are most frequented by children and the youth and these includes Timezone, the Activity Center, Cinemas, Fast Food, Food Court. It is also a wifi free zone.

The Davao Abreeza occupies a 10-hectares property along J P Laureal Avenue in Davao City. It will be of mixed-used as Ayala Land, Inc. president Antonio Aquino said within the site will not only be the mall, but hotel, residences and for business process outsourcing.

He said it has an initial investment of P3.4 billion that covers the physical structure of the mall and land development.

Within the site will rise two or three buildings and the operation will be in two phases.

He said the ground floor and part of the second floor will be operational by May 2011 while portion of the second floor and the third towards the end of the year.

Aquino stressed that their presence in Davao will allow them to tap into a bigger market in Mindanao and make their presence in the region felt by shoppers.

He said their expanding in Davao and investing in Mindanao is a logical strategic choice where Davao is a major city in the island and one of the region's economic hub. (PIA) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=R11&y=10&mo=03&fi=p100303.htm&no=10)

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 01:58 AM

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 02:18 AM

Editorial - Doing us proud
Monday, 01 March 2010 00:00
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http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/4859/samalbats.jpg (http://img24.imageshack.us/i/samalbats.jpg/)

The less appreciated and sometimes misunderstood Monfort Bat Cave in the Island Garden City of Samal has been certified as the largest colony of fruit bats (Rousettus Amplerxicaudatus) in the world by no less than the Guinness Book of Records.
This rare distinction may change the fortunes not only of IgaCoS but also the entire Davao region as a tourism destination.
Earlier, the rare cave had gained recognition as one of Mindanao’s key eco-tourism sites.
Credit goes to Ms Norma Monfort, whose selfless zeal to conserve the bat cave is beginning to pay off. Single-handedly, the creative heiress founded the Monfort Bat Cave and Conservation Foundation, Inc. and waged a campaign aimed at educating people - conservationists and predators, alike – to appreciate the value of bats in “sustaining a balanced ecosystem that nurtures life, biodiversity, food security and livelihood.” In order to focus her attention on the task at hand, Ms Monfort had to drop all her other involvements, including her thriving business ventures here and abroad.
If only to compensate her for the international honor that they now bask in, Dabawenyos should assist Ms Monfort in her advocacy and non-profit conservation work.
Just how important Samal’s fruit bats are to people? One is that if they are gone, durian trees will stop producing fruits, because it is only bats who can pollinate the durian tree’s flowers. No bats, no durian.
What a horrible thought!

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2073:editorial-doing-us-proud&catid=36:vantage-points&Itemid=70)

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 02:30 AM

Quality Entertainment at VPlace, the Newest Party Place in Town!
Monday, 15 February 2010 00:00
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If there is one place where delicious and affordable food, quality entertainment and the best sound system abound, then that would be VPlace, or Viktorianos Place, 2nd Floor, right in front of JS Citimall along Ilustre St.
VPlace is barely six months old, having opened its doors to the public on August 18, 2009, and instantly embraced by Dabawenyos as a premier entertainment place because it has consistently offered quality shows to its customers.
“We offer the best bands in town and of course the best sound system which can be vouched for even by big-named bands from Manila who have performed here already,” VPlace manager Tess Casabuena said.
Casabuena said VPlace prides itself in offering not only the best entertainment in town but also the best service in town. The management of VPlace is determined to keep their services at par with the highest standard by providing professional training to its staff. Just last week, the staff of VPlace and its allied businesses like Toryanos, attended a customer service seminar. We want all of our employees from the front liners to the office staff, to be equipped with the latest know-how in quality customer service, she added.
The best-tasting native chicken can only be found in two places in Davao City: Toryanos and VPlace. VPlace is however not relying on their delicious native chicken alone, because they are also now offering a wide array of toppings and other meals for their clients.
“Our toppings are very affordable that even students can afford it,” Casabuena said. VPlace also makes it possible for all Dabawenyos and even visitors to enjoy their live entertainment thanks to the affordable entrance fees of only P20 from Monday to Thursday with acoustics band and P30 from Friday to Saturday with two (2) bands performers back to back.
But more than offering the best entertainment in the city, the VPlace should be commended for helping promote the development of local artists. They feature local bands daily , except Sunday, to include one band and one acoustic from Monday to Thursday, and two bands from Friday to Saturday. Loyal customers like the thought of getting quality performances from a back to band performance of a band and a DJ on a daily basis.
The VPlace also provides special shows for their customers during special occasions such as the Magic Show held last November and the Variety Show for Valentine’s Day this year. Dubbed as the “VPlace: Big Night Treat”, the show will feature selected and well-trained performances from hi hop dances, belly dancing, Masquerade Dance and the much-awaited VPlace King & Queen of the Night.
Also, VPlace introduces one of its kind and the first ever here in Davao the COLT TOWER available in two (2) liters and three (3) liters at very reasonable price.
If you love live entertainment then the VPlace is the place to be. You can expect a “no smoking” premises (there is an enclosed room for smokers though), presentable guests since there is a dress code, and the most important factor that makes it the place to be---tight security!

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1983:quality-entertainment-at-vplace-the-newest-party-place-in-town&catid=35:entrepreneurs&Itemid=54)

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 02:42 AM

Mindanao’s power crisis worsens, but Davao areas are better off
Monday, 01 March 2010 00:00
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by Greg Deligero

THE power crisis in many parts of Mindanao is worsening by the day as the island suffers from generation deficiency of 380 MW as of last February 27. And that’s mainly due to the critical water level in Lake Lanao and the Pulangi River whose waters run the turbines of the major hydro electric plants in the island region.
This alarming bit of information is based on the power grid status report released by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
The available capacity of the Mindanao grid is pegged at 810 MW, but the peak demand is set at 1,190 MW. In contrast, the Luzon grid continues to enjoy a reserve of 1,055 MW due to the increased capacity of the Malaya Thermal Plant (Unit 2) operated by Kepco Philippines.
“The high reserves ensure that the Luzon grid will remain stable and under normal status for now. Provided all running power plants stay connected and synchronized to the grid, there won’t be any outages among Luzon grid customers,” the NGCP reported.
The Visayas grid has also improved and now has reserves of up to 31 MW. According to NGCP, the available capacity in the grid has increased due to the coming in of Salcon Power’s Cebu Thermal Power Plant Unit 1 which is now loaded with 50 MW.
The Mindanao grid, however, will continue to experience generation deficiency of up to 380 MW, which will force the system to curtail the power load for its customers.
With the onset of the El Niño phenomenon, the water elevation of Lake Lanao and Pulangi River has dropped to critical levels. These are the sources of water that drive the turbines of major hydro-electric plants like the Agus and Pulangi.
“The prevailing generation deficiency in Mindanao is attributed to limited available capacities from hydro power plants, most of which have water reservoirs that are drying up due to the El Niño,” said the power transmission utility and system operator.
It added that the National Power Corporation’s (Napocor) Agus Plants have a total available capacity of 145 MW out of the total rated capacity of 727 MW while the Pulangi Plant, also owned by Napocor, is running at 100 MW out of the total rated capacity of 255 MW.
“NGCP will continue to monitor power grid conditions. As system operator, it oversees the power system or grid in accordance with the Philippine Grid Code. It is also the country’s only utility responsible for transmitting high-voltage power from generators to distributors. NGCP does not own nor operate and maintain power generation and distribution facilities,” it clarified.
Curtailment
With NGCP’s power curtailment, power distribution companies and cooperatives across Mindanao are forced to resort to cutting power supply to their respective customers, some even for as long as eight hours.
In Davao City, the duration of the rotating power outages that are implemented in the areas within the franchise of Davao Light have been lengthened from 30-minutes to one hour per area serviced by a feeder in a given substation starting last Wednesday.
Davao Light corporate communications officer Ross Luga said the increase in the duration of the outages is due to the much reduced generation capacity of the hydro electric plants in Lake Lanao, Lanao del Sur and Pulangi River in Bukidnon upon the advice of the NGCP.
“This is the result of the very low water elevation in the lake and decreasing water inflow to Pulangi River. This condition at the major power sources has forced the NGCP to increase its load curtailment to Davao Light,” he said.
Last Wednesday, starting at 8:00 a.m., NGCP imposed a 78-megawatt (MW) curtailment on Davao Light’s franchise area. The 45 MW generated by the company’s standby power plant had been insufficient in the previous days to the need to make up for the curtailed load.
Davao Light’s franchise areas include the entire Davao City, the Davao del Norte areas of Panabo City and the neighboring municipalities of Carmen, Dujali and Sto. Tomas.
Better off
DLPC’s customers, however, are considered luckier that those who are residing in Butuan City which has imposed eight-hour power outages; Zamboanga City which has five-hour brownouts; the cities of General Santos and Cagayan de Oro which, as of this writing, have to undergo four-hour brownouts daily.
Luga said DLPC’s customers are spared from similar long brownouts, thanks to its stand-by Bajada Power Plant. “This facility is able to operate at a sustained level of 40 MW. It is only when Davao Light’s curtailment exceeds 40MW when brownouts have to be resorted to,” he said.
“Commercial and industrial activities have not been disrupted and, as result, the economic conditions within Davao Light’s franchise have not been adversely affected,” Luga added.
Curative measures
Meanwhile, the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (DCCCII) is pushing for curative measures to address the power problem in Mindanao.
DCCCII president, Engr. Robert Quinto, said the chamber is strongly supporting the Mindanao Electric Power Alliance (MEPA) in pushing for the development of an energy source in Iligan City which has been on standby due to some problems.
He said if pursued, the project would provide 100 megawatts in additional power supply for Mindanao.
DCCCII is also supporting MEPA’s stand for the continuing maintenance of hydroelectric power plants to ensure sufficient power supply.
Quinto said the ongoing Maramag-Pulangi transmission line project should also be fast-tracked, and a massive cleaning up of the Pulangi Hydro power plant should be done to restore its efficiency. The cleanup is made necessary due to siltation, he said.
MEPA was formed to provide a venue for information exchange and cooperation on power generation among the cities in Mindanao.
Quinto said DCCCII is supporting the entry of new power industry investors, adding that cheap power rate is one of the reported stumbling blocks to new power investments in Mindanao.
The El Niño weather disturbance is expected to worsen the already critical power supply in Mindanao as water levels in the hydropower plants continue to be depleted.
Short-term
On the other hand, power firms also urge the government to come up with short-term solutions to address the power crisis as El Niño threatens to dry up water levels in the Agus and Pulangi hydro-electric plants, among the main sources of energy in Mindanao.
Manuel Orig, DLPC executive vice president, said, “Given the magnitude of the power deficiency of more than 500 megawatts (MW) for the whole of Mindanao and the weather bureau’s forecast of a dry spell lasting until June this year, even the rehabilitation of all inactive power plants will not be enough.”
“To really come up with a realistic short-term measure to this problem, you need to put up base load capacity of at least 300 mega-watts between now and July, otherwise the whole of Mindanao will not have power half of the time,” Orig said in a meeting with representatives from the NGCP, power firm executives, electric cooperatives, tourism and business sectors and local government officials.
He cited the power crisis in 2004 when the National Power Corporation required temporary power to ease blackouts affecting more than three million people on Panay Island. The state-owned company signed a deal with Aggreko, which constructed a baseload plant in less than 40 days after the signing of contract.
Joseph Lopez of the Alsons Power Group said the Aggreko is known internationally as a quick-fix service provider of any power needs, although the generation cost might increase to P19 per kilowatt-hour because its plants are operated by high-speed diesel engines.
“Such is the experience in Palawan, Panay and all other places where the rate of P19/kilowatt-hour was imposed,” Lopez said.
He said it is the kind of power generation that can be put up quickly and no longer requires the putting up of sub-stations. This solution is acceptable, but the consuming public must be informed of the higher cost of electricity.
Joseph C, Nocos, vice president of the Conal Holdings Corporation, suggested the tapping of large immediate power providers to temporarily address the crisis until the rains come by the third quarter of this year.
He said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) can allow an aggregator to buy power from providers who can set up generating sets that will address the supply and demand gap.
Nocos said the business sector, power distributors and government representatives must immediately discuss this option considering that the power situation in Mindanao is already in “critical condition.” [WITH PNA REPORT]

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2065:mindanaos-power-crisis-worsens-but-davao-areas-are-better-off&catid=51:on-the-cover&Itemid=83)

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 02:51 AM

Masterworks” in Davao
Article and Photography, Jojie Alcantara

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photo by Jojie Alcantara

These photos were taken inside the dark aisles of Central Bank during the performance of Ballet Philippines.

Founded in 1969, Ballet Philippines (BP) is globally recognized today as the flagship company in ballet and contemporary dance. It spans 40 years of international tour performances presenting a diverse and fascinating mix of classical and modern works that gained accolade through the years.

Ballet Philippines' Masterworks had its Mindanao tour from January 31 to February 17, 2010, featuring the works of Agnes Locsin, Edna Vida, Bam Damian, Tony Fabella, Alden Lugnasin, William Carter, Alice Reyes and Denisa Reyes. Both Ms. Agnes Locsin and BP’s young Artistic Director Paul Morales are Davao’s pride. With Ms. Margie Moran-Floirendo as the President of Ballet Philippines, we hope to expect more of this innovative performance tours in the near future.

(excerpt from my article in SunStar Davao)

Jojie Alcantara (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/photo.php?pid=1049481&id=1101891441&fbid=1334926488856)

hakz2007

March 4th, 2010, 03:11 AM

Davao Light cites measures to protect supply (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100304.htm&no=07)

Davao City (4 March) -- Davao Light and Power Company cited the various measures it has undertaken to protect its power supply amidst the power crisis aggravated by the El Niño phenomenon.

Manuel Orig, executive vice-president of DLPC bared three measures it took amidst the power crisis. One of which was contracting the maximum power the National Power Corporation can supply for a duration of 10 years. The contract was signed in 2006.

He said DLPC saw the situation as early as 2004, when demand was growing at 5% and there were no new investments in power generation plants.

Another measure was contracting Hedcor to supply the remaining balance of power it needs. The supply is taken from the hydropower plants in Sibulan and. Another measure was upgraded maintenance of the diesel-fired Bajada Power Plant, which Orig says was maintained in tip-top condition.

Current demand for power in the DLPC franchise area is about 255 megawatts; the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has load curtailment or deficiency of 96 mw. This deficiency is filled in by the Bajada power plant and the initial generating power coming from the Sibulan hydro plant. According to Orig, other places outside of the DLPC franchise area are experiencing five to 10 hour rotational brownouts whereas DLPC current capacity mitigates brownouts to a duration of only an hour.

DLPC covers the areas of Davao City, Panabo, Carmen and Santo Tomas in Davao del Norte.

Meanwhile the utility firm is encouraging its consumers to lessen the use of power from peak hours which is at 10 a.m. am to 12 noon and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. as a way of conserving energy. (PIA XI)

dinabaw

March 4th, 2010, 03:13 AM

^^ who's your choice? ;)

MtApoStandard

March 4th, 2010, 03:47 AM

i'm offering my geothermal energy for power. its el nino proof. lol

seriously, why not tap the abundance of geothermal energy of mt apo. either expand the capacity of existing plant and/or explore other sites of the mountain closer to where the bigger demand is, probly

hakz2007

March 4th, 2010, 04:01 AM

^^Why not. We have lots of volcanoes here in the Philippines where we could get our energy.

rex abad

March 4th, 2010, 04:04 AM

MtApoStandard

March 4th, 2010, 04:10 AM

MtApoStandard

March 4th, 2010, 04:21 AM

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http://www.iamkaiser.com/fastcraft-ferry-now-available-in-lupon-davao-city/

hakz2007

March 4th, 2010, 04:47 AM

Green Tourism Forum slated in Davao City (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=6&sid=&nid=6&rid=262417)

DAVAO CITY, March 4 (PNA) -- The tourism industry leaders of Davao City are initiating a Green Tourism Forum on Environmental Stewardship on March 8 at the Marco Polo Davao.

Mary Ann M. Montemayor, convenor of Green Alliance for Davao said the forum aims to tackle relevant and pressing environmental issues affecting the tourism industry such as the power energy crisis in the region.

Recognizing the industry as one of the major users of energy, the forum intends to introduce an energy-saving lifestyles hopefully adopted by the tourism and business stakeholders, she said.

She said spearheading the forum is the Green Alliance for Davao, a green movement composed of various tourism and business groupings, in cooperation with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and The Marco Polo Davao.

The forum will be attended by tourism stakeholders and academe.

With green tourism as the focal point, Montemayor said an international consultant on sustainable tourism and sustainable regional development, Dr. Stefanos Fotiou of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) will speak on "Greening the Tourism Industry: The Role of Standards and Certification.

Dr. Fotiou has been working in the UNEP since March 2006 as the coordinator of its Tourism and Environment unit wherein its objective is to mainstream sustainable forms of economic efficient tourism that safeguard the environment and promote social progress.

Other topics to be discussed during the forum are Climate Change Adaptation for Sustainable Tourism by Elisea Gozun, project director, City Development Strategies of the League of Cities of the Philippines, Presentation on Sustainable Resource Management in information and communication technology (ICT) by Bert Barriga, president, ICT-Davao, Green Practices of Marco Polo Davao by Nigel Fisher, general manager, The Marco Polo Davao, Updates on Tourism Services and Regional Offices by Department of Tourism undersecretary Oscar P. Palabyab.

Presentation of the Earth Hour 2010 will be discussed by Catherine Maceda Co-convenor, Switch.

The Briefer on the Power Crisis Situation and Enercon Tips will be handled by Engr. Antonio de Guzman, chief science and research specialist of the Department of Energy (DOE). (PNA)

MtApoStandard

March 4th, 2010, 04:51 AM

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Rajah_Soliman

March 4th, 2010, 09:35 AM

CANDIDATES FOR COUNCILORS- FOR THE 3 POLITICAL DISTRICTS OF DAVAO CITY
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:banana:

pick your choice ;)

hakz2007

March 4th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Peng Hok

March 4th, 2010, 11:53 AM

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eflex

March 4th, 2010, 12:24 PM

romix

March 4th, 2010, 12:53 PM

we are from caraga region,kailan ang mr. davao bodybuilding contest dyan, sasali kasi kami, mga novice, baka manalo, pls. kung sino me alam pakisagot

marlowe_cano

March 4th, 2010, 12:58 PM

pick your choice ;)

ung number 6 akin.. reserved na yan... :lol: :lol: :lol:

henji

March 4th, 2010, 01:14 PM

sir henj, naka try na ko sa dennis pero naay kulang sa ilang luto. ang ilang pagkaon bagay i-serve sa hotplate pero sa plastic plates nila ginaserve. sayang, lami unta tong ilang crispy sisig pero hastang tugnawa pag serve.

mao jud.. nitry ko sa ilang boneless chicken kay daku kaau ang servings tanawun sa ilang tarp sa gawas. then pag-serve sa food kay nadisappoint jud ko ko, kay ang boneless chicken mura jud ug maguwang sa chick, tapos naa kintahay free taogue... haa ka gamay.. ang consuelo na lang jud nako kay ilang unlimited rice. hehhehe ... anyways in fairness pud sa tindahan.. nabusog pud bya ko pero less expected than i should been upon seeing der advertisement tarp. hahhay.. hope ds stays here in davao more.

ps. my suggestion is that mura-murahan nila pricing nila para mayroon pang-maentice na new customers. hehhehe.. dami ng comment ko no? sayangan man gud ko uie. I think they need restudy their marketing strategy....

Rajah_Soliman

March 4th, 2010, 03:03 PM

^^ transexual yan :bash: ... choose another... :lol:

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Uploaded on January 14, 2008

rodincouch

March 4th, 2010, 04:14 PM

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nice. :)

kubwak

March 4th, 2010, 04:39 PM

nice. :)

Recent pic of the fastcraft Dans Penta 1

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shaKEIRa

March 4th, 2010, 08:24 PM

:banana:

pick your choice ;)

murag schoolmate lagi nko tung naka blue sa last...

juniordiscovery

March 4th, 2010, 08:43 PM

Recent pic of the fastcraft Dans Penta 1

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Nice pic. thanks for posting. :)

sandman.ink

March 5th, 2010, 02:59 AM

i am being objective about my choice for who i will vote for this elections. both of the candidates are family friends. i have personally seen both of them work as city mayor and as congressman/speaker of the house. but duterte is the more hard working of the two. duterte is easily approached. he can be easily talked to. unlike the other.

w/c Duterte? Sara or Digong?

if I will be objective, Nograles easily trumps Sarah...si Digong lang ang may edge over the Speaker, IMO. Not Sarah.

hakz2007

March 5th, 2010, 03:00 AM

Davao City rotating power interruptions increased to two hours (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=262482)

DAVAO CITY, March 5 (PNA) -- The daily rotating power interruptions in Davao City have been extended from one hour to two hours starting Thursday due to the reduced generation capacity of the hydroelectric plants in Lake Lanao and the Pulangi River in Bukidnon as well as the reduced power back-up from the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) standby plant.

DLPC corporate communications officer Ross Luga said the duration of the rotating power interruptions that are implemented through feeders in a given substation within the franchise area of Davao Light “is extended from one hour until last Wednesday, to two hours starting March 4.”

Luga said the increase in the duration of the outages “is due to the much reduced generation capacity of the hydro electric plants in Lake Lanao in Lanao del Sur and Pulangi River in Bukidnon as advised by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).”

“This is the result of the already very critical water elevation level of the lake and decreasing water inflow in Pulangi River. This condition at the major power sources has forced the NGCP to increase its load curtailment to Davao Light,” he added.

Luga said as of 9 a.m. Thursday, NGCP already imposed a 120-megawatt (MW) power load curtailment on DLPC’s franchise area.

He said DLPC’s standby generating plant in Bajada, which was producing a maximum of 40 megawatt of power until last week, has reduced its power generation to 30 megawatts because three engines have to undergo emergency preventive maintenance.

“With the increase in the load curtailment by the NGCP and the reduced power back-up from the standby plant, the only option remaining is to stretch the duration of the rotating outages,” Luga said.

He said DLPC is coordinating with NGCP on a day-to-day basis to get the exact time of its de-loading and the level of its curtailment it will impose.

“However, NGCP has advised that other than a time range, it cannot determine (the exact time) because the transmission company’s curtailment level varies at any given time of the day,” Luga said.

“Moreover, Davao Light also has its own load variability relative to time of the day,” he added. (PNA)

sandman.ink

March 5th, 2010, 03:05 AM

i think no one had come forward showing interest. if there maybe potential wannabes, probably chose to sacrifice ambition for a while bec they didnt object the personality and capability in sara as a mayor who can lead. their silence would mean they support sara as a candidate. imo

as I said, takot ang ibang politician to to head on against the Dutertes...even though Sarah's lack of qualification/experience/charisma/etc to be Mayor is very glaring, sunod-sunuran na ang iba...no one has the balls.

xzibit31

March 5th, 2010, 04:42 AM

w/c Duterte? Sara or Digong?

if I will be objective, Nograles easily trumps Sarah...si Digong lang ang may edge over the Speaker, IMO. Not Sarah.

both. nograles is aristocratic. which is not good in my books.

rodincouch

March 5th, 2010, 05:30 AM

KING CITY

March 5th, 2010, 09:35 AM

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Il Tenore

March 5th, 2010, 11:15 AM

eflex

March 5th, 2010, 11:35 AM

Rajah_Soliman

March 5th, 2010, 11:35 AM

oh my goodness.. this is a torture! :ohno:

you need something cold to make you sleep right? ;) well without the a/c on, you have to a find way to make your room cool ;) tumabi ka sa mga patay :lol:

Il Tenore

March 5th, 2010, 03:12 PM

^^parang mas torture to a!:lol:

Rajah_Soliman

March 5th, 2010, 04:07 PM

^^parang mas torture to a!:lol:

i-enjoy mo na lang sila, para makatulog ka :lol:

Davao Light encourages consumers to save on power usage
Corpcom
Wednesday, 24 February 2010 10:30

Davao Light and Power Company is encouraging all its customers to save on electricity.

The advice of the electric utility came on the heels of the announcement by the National Grid Corporation of the Phils. (NGCP) that the power generation curtailment level from the various generating companies in Mindanao reached to 450 megawatt (mW) yesterday. NGCP imposed a 93 mW curtailment on Davao Light's franchise area starting at 10:30 yesterday morning.

http://www.davaolight.com/images/stories/img_5030_website.jpg

Davao Light apologizes for the inconvenience of these service interruptions but it will exert all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled or earlier. However, there may be instances where restoration may extend beyond the schedule due to unavoidable circumstances.

source:http://www.davaolight.com/

hakz2007

March 5th, 2010, 04:22 PM

Mindanao young leaders to convene 3rd parliament (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100305.htm&no=09&r=r11&y=&mo=)

Davao City (5 March) -- Some 100 young leaders from government agencies, civil society, interfaith and peace networks from the country's second largest island will convene anew to discuss pressing issues confronting electoral reforms in the country.

The Mindanao Young Leaders Parliament (MYLP) has invited for March 5-7 an array of resource speakers to buttress the comprehensive voters' education and discuss the pros and cons of the maiden implementation of the automated elections system this May 10.

MYLP is an extensive socio-political organization of young Mindanaoan leaders committed to promote authentic youth empowerment through meaningful programs and projects.

Convening every year to forge relevant policy recommendations, it also lobbies and grassroots work and initiate peace building activities through a strong and meaningful partnership with the civil society, the local and national government units and various institutions who are concerned for the total integral development of Mindanao.

This year's youth parliament seeks to forge resolutions that go beyond electoral reform, emphasizing structural change – as challenged by RA 8044, or the Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995.

With the theme: "Championing the Mindanao Youth Agenda for the 2010 Elections and Beyond", the 3rd MYLP will be held on March 5-7 at Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City.

The parliament is funded by The Asia Foundation (TAF) in partnership with the Technical Assistance Center for the Rural and Urban Poor-Konrad Adenauer Foundation (TACDRUP-KAF), National Youth Parliament Alumni Association-Mindananao,Junior Jaycees International-Davao Chapter and the Youth For a First World Philippines (YFWPI). (PIA)

davaoeagle

March 6th, 2010, 02:41 AM

PIA Press Release
2010/03/05
Mindanao young leaders to convene 3rd parliament

Davao City (5 March) -- Some 100 young leaders from government agencies, civil society, interfaith and peace networks from the country's second largest island will convene anew to discuss pressing issues confronting electoral reforms in the country.

The Mindanao Young Leaders Parliament (MYLP) has invited for March 5-7 an array of resource speakers to buttress the comprehensive voters' education and discuss the pros and cons of the maiden implementation of the automated elections system this May 10.

MYLP is an extensive socio-political organization of young Mindanaoan leaders committed to promote authentic youth empowerment through meaningful programs and projects.

Convening every year to forge relevant policy recommendations, it also lobbies and grassroots work and initiate peace building activities through a strong and meaningful partnership with the civil society, the local and national government units and various institutions who are concerned for the total integral development of Mindanao.

This year's youth parliament seeks to forge resolutions that go beyond electoral reform, emphasizing structural change – as challenged by RA 8044, or the Youth in Nation-Building Act of 1995.

With the theme: "Championing the Mindanao Youth Agenda for the 2010 Elections and Beyond", the 3rd MYLP will be held on March 5-7 at Grand Regal Hotel, Lanang, Davao City.

The parliament is funded by The Asia Foundation (TAF) in partnership with the Technical Assistance Center for the Rural and Urban Poor-Konrad Adenauer Foundation (TACDRUP-KAF), National Youth Parliament Alumni Association-Mindananao,Junior Jaycees International-Davao Chapter and the Youth For a First World Philippines (YFWPI). (PIA) [top]

rodincouch

March 6th, 2010, 03:21 AM

I smell something fishy jud aning power shortage ug automated elections. hmmm... esep2x!

abskess

March 6th, 2010, 03:37 AM

^^:lol::lol::lol:

Noize_320

March 6th, 2010, 05:23 AM

I smell something fishy jud aning power shortage ug automated elections. hmmm... esep2x!

pan-us na ang mga isda kay walay ref... :D

timing lang na nasa El Nino season ang elections...

eflex

March 6th, 2010, 10:35 AM

you need something cold to make you sleep right? ;) well without the a/c on, you have to a find way to make your room cool ;) tumabi ka sa mga patay :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:nice one!!!

rodincouch

March 6th, 2010, 04:34 PM

pan-us na ang mga isda kay walay ref... :D

timing lang na nasa El Nino season ang elections...

bantog ra. nanimaho jud og isda diri kanang murag sa bankerohan inig udtong dako. ewww!

Rajah_Soliman

March 6th, 2010, 05:18 PM

bantog ra. nanimaho jud og isda diri kanang murag sa bankerohan inig udtong dako. ewww!

does this mean hindi ako makakain ng fresh kinilaw paguwi ko dyan... :ohno: kakainis talaga ang brown out na yan :bash: ewwwww talaga :lol:

tada

March 7th, 2010, 07:29 AM

wala lang

New rendering of Abreeza:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/download?mid=5cd632bc5477f3a7b162ddac900a62af&rtyp=lt&ctyp=other&ts=1245739880000

:lol:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5cd632bc5477f3a7b162ddac900a62af&ct=gd

Il Tenore

March 7th, 2010, 07:56 AM

^^laina sad aning rendering uy!

Rajah_Soliman

March 7th, 2010, 10:44 AM

aha, may olympic size pool rin pala doon, hindi lang isa, dalawa pa ... galing naman :banana: :cheers:

wala lang

New rendering of Abreeza:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/download?mid=5cd632bc5477f3a7b162ddac900a62af&rtyp=lt&ctyp=other&ts=1245739880000

:lol:

http://sketchup.google.com/3dwarehouse/details?mid=5cd632bc5477f3a7b162ddac900a62af&ct=gd

shaKEIRa

March 7th, 2010, 03:29 PM

musta davao...

davaoeagle

March 7th, 2010, 10:03 PM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Local News
Strictly no politics in Araw ng Dabaw
Sunday, March 7, 2010

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday that he wants the Araw ng Dabaw celebrations to be as apolitical as possible.

“It will be symbolic for me as this will be the last time that I will preside over the Araw ng Dabaw as city mayor. After the May elections, I will no longer be mayor and a new one shall be elected,” Duterte said in his weekly television program Sunday.

“And I don’t think I will be mayor again,” he added.

Dubbed to be one of the most special celebrations of the Araw ng Dabaw, since its inception 73 years ago as a chartered city, Duterte said this will not be as grand as previous celebrations due to financial constraints.

“But we will make sure that everyone will enjoy the festivities that we have lined up for you,” Duterte said. “Let us forget politics first and let us celebrate together, no matter from what side you come from you are all welcome.”

Duterte has served as city mayor for nearly 21 years already, since 1988.

“I ask all to participate in whatever way you can, be as a performer or as spectator in the coming Araw ng Dabaw,” he said.

Among the highlights of this year’s festivities is the Mutya ng Dabaw, Civic Parade, and Street Dancing.

Politicians and celebrities are expected to come, while thousands of people are expected to converge in the main thoroughfares of the city during this annual celebration. (CPM)

davaoeagle

March 7th, 2010, 10:03 PM

oradude23

March 7th, 2010, 11:09 PM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Local News
Bello bats for CA branch in Davao
Sunday, March 7, 2010

FORMER justice secretary and now senatorial aspirant Silvestre H. Bello III is confident of the possibility of having a second Court of Appeals (CA) branch in Mindanao, right here in Davao City.

Bello said among his advocacies would be to put up a second CA branch in the city as solution to the inconvenienced caused by having to go to Cagayan de Oro, which serves for Mindanao.

Bello, who is married to a Dabawenya and uncle of a high-ranking City Hall executive, said he finds valid the clamor of litigants in the southern Mindanao.

“Traveling to Cagayan de Oro means a lot of inconvenience, not to mention their safety. From Davao City, it takes about eight to nine hours of travel to get to CDO,” Bello said.

“For one, mas marami ang case log sa Mindanao than in Visayas. The CA branch in Cebu City serves for the entire Visayas region but it’s not that difficult to access anyway. It will take only a few hours to get there,” Bello said in a press forum at Grand Men Seng Hotel on Sunday.

He also noted that the CA branch for Mindanao was established in Cagayan because it was backed-up by a senator from the province.

“That’s beside the point, but what I mean is it’s time Davao City has a senator that would for her,” Bello said.

Asked how much another CA branch would cost the Department of Justice, Bello admitted it would have to pay for personnel making up five divisions but emphasized that justice should not have a price.

“Hindi naman dapat nilalagyan ng presyo ang hustisya diba. Given it’s something very beneficial and important to the judicial system, then we should spend ample for it,” Bello said.

He also said that by adding a CA branch in Davao, the judicial process in Mindanao and the country would be fast-tracked.

“The more will be served at the same time,” Bello said. (Jade C. Zaldivar)

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We don't have representation in the Senate, and I don't see any Davaoeno politician strong, prominent or rich enough to win a Senate seat. Problem with Davaoeno politicians is instead of trying to fight for bigger seats, they all want to be Mayor. So the result is we don't get enough funding for big ticket projects like other regions, because we don't have padrinos in the Senate. And if Davaoenos keep on voting for pols from Surigao, Bukidnon and Misor for the Senate, what do you think will happen. Do you think those pols will put more of their pork barrel in Davao? You know what will happen to MEDCO when they finally convert it to MEDA, they want to transfer that office now to Bukidnon!

I think its better to have senate representation by region, instead, like in the US. Say 2 per region for a total of 26? At least all regions will be equally represented. Time to amend that constitution!

oradude23

March 7th, 2010, 11:16 PM

Bringing the condo lifestyle to Davao
Camella Northpoint

There is something about the warm smiles of the Davao locals that make living in the province a charming experience. A crossroads of culture and faith, its people have been enriched by their inherent openness to new ideas and experiences – creating a city that is colorful and lively. Thus, it comes as no surprise that when Camella ventured to introduce vertical residential developments outside of Manila, Davao was its first stop with the Northpoint development.

The industry leader in the affordable housing market and a member of Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc., the country’s largest home builder, Camella has been at the forefront of innovation and expansion.

With over 30 years of experience, it has built over 200,000 homes through 87 projects – maintaining a strong presence in Metro Manila and 19 other key provincial destinations and 44 cities and municipalities, while aggressively expanding to other regions.

Camella’s presence in Davao – not with a horizontal development traditional to provincial projects but with a condominium property – reflects its commitment to raising the standard of living in every community it touches.

Indeed, Camella Northpoint has been warmly received by the city’s residents and investors. The five-story structure has come to represent stylish living in an emerging urban center for those who value serenity and privacy yet still wishes to remain at the heart of the city. So prized is this exclusive address that Manchester, Northpoint’s first tower, is almost sold out. Birmingham, the second tower, has been unveiled to accommodate the increasing number of homebuyers.

“Camella Northpoint reflects the aggressive expansion we have been undertaking. In a way, it is a venture into uncharted territories because prior to this, condominium living outside of Metro Manila is practically unheard of. But we have always read the pulse of our clients and have understood and identified this need, especially in fast-growing cities such as Davao where business and social hubs are booming. It is our response to this remarkable growth in the southern regions of the country,” said Camella president, Maribeth Tolentino.

Situated within the elevated land at the corner of J. P. Laurel Avenue and Buhangin Road, which was formerly owned by the Scottish family Ker, this project sits in the midst of a rising business and commercial district. It offers a more convenient, and certainly more stylish, way of life for Davao’s discriminating urban set. It is a stone’s throw away from North Davao’s recreational and shopping centers, and soon-to-rise high-end malls and other mixed-use development projects.

The Caribbean pine trees within the development certainly add charm to the place. And consistent with Camella’s commitment to raising the standard of living, Northpoint offers many modern conveniences and amenities that are available in the country’s contemporary vertical residential developments. This includes a swimming pool, fitness gym, playgrounds, pocket parks, cabanas with grill pits, gardens, a grand entrance and gatehouse, secure perimeter fence, and a clubhouse that features a function room, recreation hall, and a veranda overlooking the pool, among other facilities.

“There is a certain freedom and convenience that only condominium-living can offer. We are proud to be able to offer this choice to Davao, and provide this charming city a home that is in keeping with the city’s rapid growth. Camella Northpoint is an ideal address for the stylish Davao resident deserving of the modern conveniences that urban living can offer,” Tolentino concluded.

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 12:11 AM

Davao’s first stroke unit
DMSF Hospital leads among others
BY MAYA M. PADILLO
Mindanao Daily Mirror

Davao Medical School Foundation Hospital (DMSFH) is an institution with many “firsts” and medical director Dr. Marcos Ong credited its “firsts” to the dynamic relationship among administrators, doctors, and different groups who are together in addressing both short- and long-term goals of the hospital.

Among the hospital’s “firsts” is its Stroke Unit located at the fourth floor in the 4C section of the department.

Stroke or cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is prevalent in older people. It occurs when the blood supplying to the brain is disrupted, causing the brain cells to die.

“Stroke is a vascular disorder that is considered as one of the top causes of morbidity and mortality related to the unhealthy lifestyle that we have,” Ong said.

DMSFH had its soft launching of the unit last February 10. The unit’s main objective is to lessen the length of hospital stay of the patient.

Being the first in Davao City, the Stroke Unit of DMSF Hospital is a four-bed unit that monitors and rehabilitates patients. The best thing about the unit is that it has assigned some experienced or trained nurses concentrating on stroke patients only.

The Stroke Team at DMSFH is composed of neurologists, cardiologists and rehab specialists. According to Ong, these doctors are on call 24 hours a day. With this team, stroke patients are being monitored constantly to immediately address any evolving symptoms that will eventually translate into less complication and shorter hospital stay.

Ong, also a practicing neuron-psyche in this city, emphasized that stroke is a serious illness; the faster it has been detected and treated the better will be the outcome.

He added that they will also train their resident and emergency room (ER) doctors to handle stroke patients.

According to Ong, DMSFH has been following the recognized procedures in handling stroke units such as thrombolytic procedure to dissolve blood clots and clear a blocked artery to avoid permanent damage to the tissue, and death.

He added that DMSFH is also offering rate packages that will make it more affordable to all patients with financial problems.

For more details and inquiries, visit now the hospital’s Stroke Unit located at the Davao Medical School Drive or call telephone number 227-9330 to 32.

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 12:13 AM

Cambodia chooses DCWD as model
Mindanao Daily Mirror
March 07, 2010

Fourteen Cambodian delegates have unanimously chosen the Davao City Water District (DCWD) over more than 600 water utilities in the Philippines as a model company.

The Philippine study tour for the foreign delegation last February 21-26 aimed at helping private water service providers (WSP) improve access to safe, piped water in 28 towns of Cambodia .

The delegates’ tour was funded by the United States Agency International Development (USAID).

DCWD General Manager Rodora Gamboa expressed her gratitude to the USAID for acknowledging the achievements of DCWD in the water industry.

“It is our pleasure to impart to you (Cambodian delegates) the best practices that our utility had undertaken in the past so you may also learn from them,” she said.

Some of the awards and recognitions the DCWD has received in the past include: Most Outstanding Water District (very large category) given by the Local Water Utilites Administration, ranked 4th among the 12 Asia-Pacific Countries with the most successful efforts in reducing Non Revenue Water.

In 1997, the Asian Development Bank’s Second Water Utilities Data Book ranked DCWD as Number One among 50 water utilities in the Asia Pacific Region, sharing equal glory with Singapore and Johore Bahru of Malaysia

“I believe that management and administrative lessons in running a water utility, especially the most painful and costly ones need not be personally experienced in order to learn from them,” Gamboa said.

Like many of the newly established water service providers, the DCWD has also looked into the best and worst practices of water utilities all over the Philippines.

At present, the DCWD continues to learn from the experiences of one of the biggest water utilities in Southeast Asia, The Ranhill Water Services in Johor, Bahru, Malaysia

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 12:16 AM

Knowledge Park
Fun, education and interaction at Crocodile Park
BY MAYA M. PADILLO
Mindanao Daily Mirror

At Davao Crocodile Park, fun, education, and interaction could be done at the same time.

It isn’t a common park with statues, gardens, and play areas; this two-hectare park houses the most exotic wild animals such as crocodiles, tigers, pythons, and many others.

Opened in November 1995, the first Davao Crocodile Park was conceptualized by owner Philip Dizon, who has a fascination with saltwater and freshwater crocodiles.

Ten years later, on August 18, 2005, the world-class Davao Crocodile Park was opened with the help of the consultant Dr. Gilbert Buenviaje.

Currently, Davao Crocodile Park Inc. is owned and operated by a group of businessmen headed by Dizon.

The park is a laboratory of wildlife creatures that include raptors, monkeys, bearcats, snakes, birds, and other reptiles. It is equipped with modern facilities and equipment.

The owners envision the park to be the premier address for tourism, public viewing and entertainment, venue for educational tours, promotion of public awareness through regular lectures and conservation of crocodiles and other wildlife animals and acts as a field laboratory for students in Biology, Zoology, Animal Science, Veterinary Medicine as well as for wildlife animal enthusiasts.

Presently, the park houses close to a thousand wild and exotic animals like saltwater crocodile (591 heads), freshwater crocodile (46), freshwater turtle (20), Burmese python (six), Indian python (two), reticulated python (three), sailfin lizard (12), monitor lizards (33), orangutan (one), Mindanao flying squirrels (six), crested black macaque (three), palm civet (nine), Siberian tiger (two), binturong (seven), Philippine macaque (six), Philippine deer (five), Brahminy kite (six).

Grey-headed fishing eagle (eight), serpent eagle (13), jungle fowl (two), Victoria crowned pigeon (two), Guinea fowl (two), Black crowned night heron (10), Pied imperial pigeon (two), cockatiel (six), Rufous hornbill (four), rainbow lorry (six), red and blue lorry (three), chattering lorry (six), blacked capped lorry (13), purple heron (13), cattle egret (two), turtle dove (three), writhed hornbill (two), crested serpent eagle (two), Javan pond heron (12), Philippine hawk eagle (two), lovebirds (nine), Eclectus parrot (five).

Also housed at the park are Aesculapian rat snake, Porcupine, Grey imperial pigeon, Nicobar pigeon, Tarictic hornbill, blue napped parrot, white bellied sea eagle, Blue streaked lorry, Cassowary, and Montane racquet tail.

Of the animals, Pangil, a freshwater crocodile, and Carlo, a seven-year-old Orangutan, are the favorites. Both were trained to amuse and entertain guests.

Regular weekend shows include educational show, Pangil encounter, crocodile frenzy and crocodile feeding, crocodile dancing, tightrope walking, and animal petting.

Entrance fee comes in a package of P150 for adult and P75 for kids. The package includes visit in Butterfly House and Tribu K’Mindanaoan that also comprised Davao Crocodile Park.

For more details call (082)221- 7749 and (082) 286-1054.

dinabaw

March 8th, 2010, 02:16 AM

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 02:25 AM

^

So now let's vote Bello for senator...lol
I don't see the reasoning behind locating CA for Mindanao elsewhere. It's just flat out foolish. lol

dinabaw

March 8th, 2010, 02:28 AM

^^ well you should ask atty. the reason why ;) ..lol

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 02:43 AM

^

I could use a pm if you have some info...:)

dinabaw

March 8th, 2010, 02:52 AM

^^ LOL .... it's better if it came "straight from the horse's mouth"

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 02:59 AM

^

Has Darry turned into a horse now? j/k

dinabaw

March 8th, 2010, 03:12 AM

^^ yiha tigididigig!loo he has some kicking(issue) right now.

KING CITY

March 8th, 2010, 03:58 AM

http://images2.travbuddy.com/1591110_12676750972959.jpg

Maxima Resort, Samal, Davao

KING CITY

March 8th, 2010, 04:00 AM

http://images2.travbuddy.com/1591110_12676751016499.jpg

Maxima aquafun, Samal, Davao

eflex

March 8th, 2010, 05:48 AM

http://images2.travbuddy.com/1591110_12676751016499.jpg

Maxima aquafun, Samal, Davao

lingaw ni..ongoing sa left side tong 2nd na slide..mas taas to sya...:)

earlat

March 8th, 2010, 06:29 AM

http://images2.travbuddy.com/1591110_12676750972959.jpg

Maxima Resort, Samal, Davao

^^ Unsa ni siya? Murag exciting lagi ni... slide padulong sa dagat.. :D

dinabaw

March 8th, 2010, 07:33 AM

^^ unsa ang easiest way to go there?

eflex

March 8th, 2010, 08:03 AM

^^ unsa ang easiest way to go there?

by land sya..walay direct to maxima..:)

hakz2007

March 8th, 2010, 09:34 AM

Davao water firm chosen as model company by 14 Cambodian delegates (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=262937)

DAVAO CITY, March 8 (PNA) -– The Davao City Water District (DCWD) was unanimously chosen by 14 Cambodian delegates over the more than 600 water utilities in the Philippines as a model company.

DCWD General Manager Rodora Gamboa said the Philippine study tour for the foreign delegation last February 21-26 aimed at helping private water service providers (WSP) improve access to safe, piped water in 28 towns of Cambodia.

Gamboa said the delegates’ tour was funded by the United States Agency International Development (USAID).

Gamboa also expressed her gratitude to the USAID for acknowledging the achievements of DCWD in the water industry.

“It is our pleasure to impart to you (Cambodian delegates) the best practices that our utility had undertaken in the past so you may also learn from them,” she said.

Some of the awards and recognitions the DCWD has received in the past include: Most Outstanding Water District (very large category) given by the Local Water Utilities Administration, ranked fourth among the 12 Asia-Pacific Countries with the most successful efforts in reducing Non Revenue Water.

In 1997, the Asian Development Bank’s Second Water Utilities Data Book ranked DCWD as Number One among 50 water utilities in the Asia Pacific Region, sharing equal glory with Singapore and Johore Bahru of Malaysia

“I believe that management and administrative lessons in running a water utility, especially the most painful and costly ones need not be personally experienced in order to learn from them,” Gamboa said.

Like many of the newly established water service providers, the DCWD has also looked into the best and worst practices of water utilities all over the Philippines.

At present, the DCWD continues to learn from the experiences of one of the biggest water utilities in Southeast Asia, The Ranhill Water Services in Johor, Bahru, Malaysia. (PNA)

eflex

March 8th, 2010, 11:43 AM

glenntoy15

March 8th, 2010, 04:23 PM

update sa camella npoint. visible na ang tcrane sa bajada area.

davaoeagle

March 8th, 2010, 06:21 PM

Corporate News
Posted on 09:24 PM, March 08, 2010
Developer eyes P1.7-B sales from project
Business World

ROBINSONS COMMUNITIES, the middle-income residential brand of Gokongwei-led property developer Robinsons Land Corp., is looking at booking P1.7 billion in sales for an eight-tower mid-rise project in Parañaque.

Robinsons Land, meanwhile, will spend P9 billion this year, up from P8 billion last year, and may put up a real estate investment trust (REIT), the firm’s president said yesterday.

The Escalades South Metro is the biggest project for Robinsons Communities so far. Robinsons Communities plans to launch up to three more projects this year.

“We are looking at a project life of maybe over six years [for the Escalades]. But of course that is dependent on the actual sales take-up,” Christopher G. Narciso, vice-president for operations and special projects of Robinsons Communities, told reporters.

Units at Escalades South Metro, which is near the South Interchange in Sucat, cost P1.1 million-2.4 million for a 20-square-meter (sq. m.) studio unit, 27-sq. m. one-bedroom or 45-sq. m. unit, and two-bedroom units. Each tower will have 11 floors, with 12 units each.

Escalades South Metro is the eighth project of Robinsons Communities, following the Escalades at 20th Avenue in Cubao, Woods-ville Mansions in Parañaque, The Wellington Courtyard in Tagaytay, Gateway Garden Ridge in Mandaluyong, Bloomfields in Davao and Tagaytay, and Blue Coast Residences in Cebu.

Meanwhile, Frederick D. Go, president and chief operating officer of Robinsons Land, told reporters spending this year would be “roughly around P8 billion-P9 billion.” The Gokongwei firm is looking at taking advantage of the REIT law.

“Technically, we have three asset classes that fall under the REIT space — the malls, the offices and the hotels ... anything that has recurring income is a REIT candidate,” Mr. Go said.

Under a bill that lapsed into law last December, a REIT is a publicly listed corporation that will invest in income-producing real estate assets like apartments, office buildings, and warehouses.

Shares in Robinsons Land rose by P0.25 to P14.25 apiece yesterday. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

davaoeagle

March 9th, 2010, 01:35 AM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Business
Dureza sworn in as MinDA chair
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

PRESIDENT Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo swore into office Monday presidential adviser on Mindanao Jesus Dureza as chair of the newly-created Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) in ceremonies at Malacañang's Ceremonial Hall.

Dureza will assume leadership of MinDA, an office that President Arroyo signed into law as Republic Act (RA) 9996 on February 17, 2010, ending five decades of wait for the establishment of a permanent body that would integrate peace and development efforts in Mindanao.

The MinDA strengthens the existing Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco), whose chairmanship post Dureza first held during the Ramos administration. Under the MinDA Law, the chairperson serves a fix term of six years from date of appointment.

Aside from his role as MinDA chair, Dureza also serves as the Philippine senior official to Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines-East Asian Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga). He also sits as an ex-officio member of National Economic Development Authority (Neda) Board and the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (Teza) Board.

Before his latest appointment, Dureza takes a broad range of responsibility, including taking decisive role in addressing critical issues on peace and development, especially those that require immediate Presidential intervention.

He also led efforts to accelerate development in southern Philippines, and ensured sustained coordination of key national agencies, local government units and the donor community, in the implementation and monitoring of vital government programs and projects throughout Mindanao.

He is among the very few Cabinet members under the Arroyo administration who had held different key Cabinet positions since 2001, previously as Presidential Assistant for Mindanao and concurrent chair of the Mindanao Economic Development Council, chair of the Government Peace Negotiating Panel for Talks with the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process, Press Secretary and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel.

Backed by his wealth of experience in foreign relations and diplomacy, he is part of an influential international pool of experts holding roundtable fora on various global concerns.

Dureza has served twice as congressman of the first district of Davao City from 1987 to 1989 and from 1992 to 1995. During those terms (seventh and ninth Congress of the Philippines), he served as the official spokesperson of the House of Representatives.

He graduated cum laude at the Ateneo de Davao University, and placed 10th in the 1973 Philippine Bar Exams.

He also received distinct citations that include Datu Bago Award (highest award given to a Dabawenyo) and the Presidential Award of Merit from then President Fidel Ramos.

davaoeagle

March 9th, 2010, 01:41 AM

Home » Sun.Star Davao » Local News
Taxi operators intensify 'no smoking' drive
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

TAXI operators in Davao City are batting to make taxicabs in Davao Region the healthiest and cleanest in the country.

This was done with the operators’ all-out participation to the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB)-initiated “no smoking” campaign in public utility vehicles and of the Land Transportation Office's (LTO) Road Safety Advocacy Program.

"Providing efficient taxi service to our client public does not only mean comfort and convenience but also being smoke-free and safe," said retired Colonel Hermenegildo Marante Jr., president of Metro Davao Taxi Operators Association (Medatoa) whose members' combined fleet of 3,600 units, representing 90 percent of the total operating taxis in the region.

LTFRB-Davao officer-in-charge Teresita dela Pena urged taxi operators Thursday to strictly implement the no smoking policy as she lauded Medatoa's effort at cleaning their rank of operators who do not adhere to the stipulations of the law.

Marante said that Medatoa is particularly against colorum vehicles not only because they pose an unfair competition to legitimate taxi operators but also because the riding public is deprived of insurance coverage in the event of an accident.

Marante also lauded the continuing efforts of the city's traffic enforcement units and the LTO against makeshift modes of transportation like the "payong-payongs" and habal-habal plying in routes that are off-limits to them, such as highways and main roads, as they are a hazard to other motorists.

"We commiserate with our urban poor and their urgent need for livelihood but it should not be at the expense of pulic safety," said Marante as he reiterated Medatoa's policy not to pay for any damage to life and property involving their taxis and illegitimate transportation modes.

hakz2007

March 9th, 2010, 02:49 AM

Big Davao business firms using own generator sets to help ease power problem (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=263174)

DAVAO CITY, March 9 (PNA) – Big business establishments in Davao Region are now providing their own generator sets to help ease the power problem especially in Mindanao.

SM City Davao, one of the largest mall operators in the region, is now running its own generator set every two hours daily in the afternoon.

The Marco Polo Davao also utilizes its generator set every day to help ease on the power demand of Southern Mindanao amid the power crisis.

San Miguel Corporation, which runs a brewery plant in Darong, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur, is running its own generator set every five hours daily during the peak hours.

Davao City has been experiencing rotational brownouts since the start of February of two to three hours while other areas in Mindanao suffer brownouts for as long as 10 hours.

With this, the standby diesel-fired power plant in Bajada plant of the Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) has also been utilized to augment the power shortage.

DLPC communications officer Ross Luga said National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has increased its load curtailment to DLPC as a result of the greatly-reduced generation capacity of Lake Lanao in Lanao del Sur and Pulangi River in Bukidnon hydro power plants.

Luga said the capability of the Agus hydro-electric power plant has been reduced by 80 percent while that of the Pulangi plant by 90 percent. (PNA)

Peng Hok

March 9th, 2010, 03:25 AM

^^
Also, NCCC (malls and corporate headquarters).

Fyi.

hakz2007

March 9th, 2010, 03:53 AM

More than 400 women in Davao Buntis Day celebration (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=12&sid=&nid=12&rid=262935)

DAVAO CITY, March 8 (PNA) -- More than 400 pregnant women participated in the 7th National Buntis Day held Sunday at SM City's Event Centre here.

Philippine Obstetrical and Gynecological Society, Inc. (POGS) Southern Mindanao chapter president Dr. Ruby E. Robiso said the activity aims to honor all pregnant women in the country and make their day special in line with Presidential Proclamation 569 of 2004 declaring March 10 of each year as the "Pambansang Araw ng mga Buntis."

Robiso said the local chapter decided to make it three days earlier, which was a Sunday to ensure that many participants would attend this memorable event.

Among the participants, a youngest pregnant woman was 14 years old while the oldest was 40 years old.

“Everyone was happy to join this annual national celebration of POGS since there were always fun games prepared for them,” Robiso said.

Lecturers invited were dermatologist Dr. Victoria Guillano, who talked about "Common Skin Disorders in Pregnancy"; "Pediatric Immunization" by Pediatric specialist Dr. Monina Quiambao; and "Buntis Exercise" by Chief Operations Manager Ivy Fernandez of Holiday Gym and Spa.

A brief lecture on Philhealth Insurance was also given by Service Insurance Officer Lolly Rose dela Cruz together with its medical specialist Dr. Jennifer Malcon. (PNA)

rodincouch

March 9th, 2010, 03:54 AM

henji

March 9th, 2010, 02:51 PM

oradude23

March 9th, 2010, 07:31 PM

Phoenix Petroleum revenue jumps 27% to P5.9 billion in 2009
By Donnabelle L. Gatdula

MANILA, Philippines - Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Inc. (PPPI), one of the country’s most aggressive independent oil companies, posted a 27 percent jump in sales revenue to P5.883 billion in 2009 from P4.615 billion in 2008.

In a statement, PPPI president Dennis Uy attributed the revenue growth to the company’s expanded retail network, commercial accounts and lubricants business.

PPPI increased its market share based on volume to approximately 1.2 percent last year from 0.67 percent in 2008.

In Mindanao, PPPI cornered 13 percent of the market in terms of retail stations, making it the fourth biggest oil company and largest independent player in the south.

From 86 stations in 2008, PPPI’s stations grew to 120 operational units across the Philippines – 97 in Mindanao, one in Visayas and 22 in Luzon.

“The growth in our sales and market share is a result of aggressive marketing and franchising, as well as enhanced operations supporting our retail network,” Uy said.

The company introduced last year a toll-free number for franchising, 1-800-10-PNX-FUEL, a first in the industry.

It also rolled out its “Raise a Phoenix” ad campaign featuring world boxing champion Manny Pacquiao, himself is a Phoenix Petroleum dealer. His station in Gen. Santos City is the company’s 100th outlet.

PPPI has set its sights on becoming the leading independent oil company in the country. In July it inaugurated its 50-million-liter terminal at the Phoenix Petroterminal and Industrial Park in Calaca, Batangas to serve as its hub in Luzon.
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In 2007, it became the first independent oil company to list on the Philippine Stock Exchange after the passage of the oil deregulation law in 1998.

dinabaw

March 10th, 2010, 02:53 AM

Davao: A ‘One-Stop’ tourist destination
Wednesday, 17 February 2010 11:39
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by Jims Vincent Capuno

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From “Murder City” to “one of the most liveable cities in Asia” (both sobriquets were bestowed by the defunct Asiaweek magazine). Indeed, Davao City has come a long, long way from its yesterday. Today, the city is one of the country’s top tourist destinations.
There is no doubt about it: Davao has an edge over other cities in Mindanao or the Visayas and Luzon. The awards the city received through the years speak for itself: most competitive metro city, the best police office, destination of the year, the cleanest and greenest city in the Philippines (highly urbanized category), and the most peaceful city in East and Southeast Asia. Recently, the Foreign Direct Investment Magazine named Davao as the 10th “Asian City of the Future.”
“Davao is probably the least exposed of the country’s urban areas,” observed an American tourist who came to the country to marry his girlfriend. “It’s a great holiday hideaway, what with its lush greenery and exotic wild flora and fauna that contribute to its picturesque.”
Because this tropical paradise possesses more of everything there is in a country – from enchanting scenery to natural resources – Davao is often considered “instant Philippines.” As the Davao City website puts it: “The air is fresh. The city is clean and green. There is real abundance of the freshest harvests from the land and sea. To top it all, the quality of potable water is among the best in the world.”
Davao is touted to be “The Royal City,” because of the presence of the kings and queens of the nature present in Davao. Consider this formidable list: waling-waling (the queen of Philippine orchids), durian (the king of exotic fruits), Mount Apo (the king of all Philippine mountains), and Philippine eagle (the king of Philippine skies). The city is a king in itself in terms of land area (244,000 hectares, approximately 7.8 times the size of Cebu and three times that of the entire Metro Manila).
If you visit Davao, what can you see? From the past, there’s the Battle Memorial, a historical marker of the longest-fought battle between troops of the American and Filipino forces on one hand and the Japanese Imperial Army on the other, which took place in Mintal, Tugbok.
In Calinan, there is a museum that features historical accounts of the Japanese community residing in Davao before and during the war. You can see various artifacts, including tools which they used in the abaca plantations, their currencies and publications.
Along San Pedro Street in the heart of the city, you can visit Camp Domingo Leonor which happened to be the quarters of the Spanish and later American soldiers in the 1920s. At the junction of Washington Street and Quimpo Boulevard, you can get a glimpse of site of the bastion of the Muslim hero Datu Bago who lorded it over the Tagloc River (the old name of Davao River). At Talomo Beach, you will see portions of warships of the Japanese Imperial Fleet that sank during World War II, some 200 meters off-shore.
For those who are interested in anything related to the Catholic religion, they should first go to the imposing San Pedro Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in Mindanao. The original structure of the church was built in 1847 in honor of St. Peter, the city’s patron saint. The old altar is preserved at the right wing of the cathedral.
At Shrine Hill in Matina, there’s the Shrine of the Holy Infant Jesus of Prague, a local mecca of the city’s Roman Catholic devotees. In Buhangin District, you can say your prayer at the Saint Mary of Perpetual Rosary church. This is a shrine built in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary which features a series of steps leading to the main chapel.
If you’re environment-conscious, visit the Philippine Eagle Center, located in Malagos, about a 45-minute drive from the city center. Aside from being a temporary home for the country’s national bird, it also hosts some other exotic animals native to Davao’s forest.
Not far from the eagle center is Malagos Garden Resort, which hosts a rich collection of rare indigenous Philippine flora and a wide assortment of orchids. Several species of butterflies also thrive in its enclosed sanctuary. Within its area, a bird park has been built to shelter rescued and rehabilitated birds.
Another must-see is the Eden Nature Park, a popular mountain resort. It is situated 3,000 feet above sea level, and is known for its cool and moderate climate. It is 95% man-made, with pine trees dotting the landscape. It covers 40 hectares of developed land.
If crocodiles are your thing, visit Crocodile Park at Ma-a diversion road (about 20 minutes from the heart of the city). “The park is an establishment that showcases a state-of-the-art crocodile farming system in the Philippines,” says owner Philip ‘Sonny’ Dizon. “It has the most recent crocodile farm design complete with modern facilities and equipment.”
Actually, the park is more than just a crocodile farm (it has about 700 of them!); it also houses other kinds of animals like wildcats, python, marine turtles, monitor lizard, Philippine deer, monkeys, and various kinds of birds (including ostrich and eagles).
In the heart of the city, the People’s Park has been attracting hordes of visitors from within and outside the city. Opened in 2007, the P72-million, seven hectare park, which used to be a venue for various sports activities, features many delightful treats for its beholders to discover. A grand landscaped waterfall, strategically located benches, a small-but-fun playground, an amazingly breathtaking sunken garden (formerly a pool for swimming events), a mini-forest growing to maturity, functional cottages and fascinating sculptures created by Kublai Milan (the Dabawenyo artist who created the Freedom statue in front of the Sangguniang Panlungsod building).
Davao also has a number of beaches to offer. The ever-popular Times Beach just two kilometers from City Hall, bustles with picnickers and promenadewrs during Sundays and holidays. Historic Talomo Beach is best remembered as the landing site for Japanese and American forces during World War II.
Across the strait due east from the mainland looms the island of Samal (under the jurisdiction of Davao del Norte province) and officially renamed Island Garden City of Samal(until lately an unspoiled island paradise but now ringed with secluded coves and white sand beaches and host to more than two dozen beach resorts (large and small) and a good number of retirees’ homes, many of them owned by foreigners. Five minutes away via pumpboat from barangay Vicente Hizon is the world-class Bluejaz Beach Resort and Waterpark. Known as a famous popular spot for extreme activities such as water slides, wakeboarding, and ziplines, it offers guests a very tranquil, relaxing, and enjoyable stay.
For first class accommodations, try the Pearl Farm Beach Resort on the island. Nestled in a secluded cove some 45 minutes by motor launch from the coast of Davao City, it is one of the country’s most up market beach resorts. “This exquisite place in Davao Philippines is what you call paradise on earth,” hailed Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano, the assiduous top honcho of the Department of Tourism.
Davao comes alive with the celebration of the Kadayawan sa Dabaw fruit and flower festival every third week of August, coinciding with the harvest time for fruits, flowers, and agricultural produce. Major thoroughfares are the settings for the famous Indak-Indak sa Kadalanan (street dancing), a colorful spectacle of performers in ethnic-inspired garments dancing to the beat of tribal music from indigenous instruments and capped by the Floral Float Parade showcasing the city’s rich floral and agricultural bounties.
A visit to Davao is not complete if you do not experience the city at night. Latest records at the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center show the city now has more than 50 entertainment establishments, including those in shopping malls and hotels in the city.
Davao dining offers a variety of culinary delights that will excite even the most discriminating gourmet. “The freshness of ingredients harvested from the sea and the farms provides a fulfilling tasty treat that is distinctly Davao,” says its website. After all, the city is known for its inihaw (grilled tuna) and kinilaw (local version of the Japanese specialty sashimi consisting of tuna or blue marlin strips).
Madayaw Dabaw! Davao at its best.

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1962:davao-a-one-stop-tourist-destination&catid=63:destinations&Itemid=89)

rodincouch

March 10th, 2010, 05:12 AM

rodincouch

March 10th, 2010, 05:15 AM

hakz2007

March 10th, 2010, 07:35 AM

More than 30 local employers, job placement agencies to join in Araw ng Dabaw job fair (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=263465)

DAVAO CITY, March 10 (PNA) -– More than 30 local employers and job placement agencies will be joining the two-day "Trabaho Para Sa Dabawenyo: an Araw ng Dabaw Job Fair", on March 11 to 12 at NCCC Mall Davao.

The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Davao and the NCCC Group of Companies will bring together banking, real estate, agriculture, manufacturing, and information technology (IT) firms here.

Various job positions from Toyota Davao, Banco de Oro, Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, Lapanday Foods Corporation and the NCCC Group will offer on-site interviews and exams from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Administrative personnel, electricians, service mechanics, store crews, farm assistants, business development and account officers, as well as encoders, tellers and relationship officers are some of the vacancies.

Applicants must bring copies of their resume, recent identical 1x1 and 2x2 photos, and applicable school or employment records, i.e. transcript of grades, diploma, certificates of employment, etc. (PNA)

junax

March 10th, 2010, 07:48 AM

question lang mga goys. sa commercial areas lang ba ang naay 1 hour brownout sa davao city? kay dri sa among subdivision sa pequeno wa gyud mi brownout. sukad pa na news nang rotating brownout atong february wa gyud mi nag brownout dri.

tanaw nako kadto lang dagko ug consumption sa kuryente like sa downtown and naay brownout, i hope residential areas wala gihapon brownout like dri sa amoa. salamat diay sa davao light power company, hehe :)

dinabaw

March 10th, 2010, 07:56 AM

^^ bawiin daw na dihang dapita ...1 bulan straight!lol

brown-outs now are 2hrs commercial & resendtial in this part of the city.

dinabaw

March 10th, 2010, 07:58 AM

:cheers:

23rd eagle hatches at RP Eagle Center
Tuesday, March 9, 2010

A BABY Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) hatched in Davao City at 6:12 p.m. on Sunday, March 7.

The chick, weighing 137.5 grams, is the 23rd eaglet bred and born under the Philippine Eagle Foundation's (PEF) conservation breeding program, the first after two years of quiet.

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"Relieved, and very happy," said Anna Mae Sumaya, curator of the PEF's breeding program, when asked how she felt hours after the hatching. "It had been an uneasy two years since we last had a chick as we implemented changes in our breeding program; we are ecstatic that the hard work has paid off."

Sumaya and the PEF had recently been reviewing and revamping the breeding program, taking on more aggressive approaches and developing new protocols to further improve the reproductive success rate at the Philippine Eagle Center - the breeding, research and rehabilitation facility run by PEF to save the endangered Philippine eagle from extinction.

The PEF is responsible for producing eagle icon, Pag-asa, in 1992 and 21 other Philippine eagles at the center. Its breeding program is intended to supplement eagle populations in the wild by replacing those lost to hunting and by reintroducing captive-bred birds to vacant habitats and those occupied by unpaired wild eagles.

Assisted hatching

Chick number 23 needed some assistance to come out.

Twelve hours had passed since the chick was expected to pip through its shell, so Sumaya decided to intervene. She poked a hole through the egg shell on Saturday afternoon to help start the chick through the process, and kept watch with the rest of the breeding team for 26 more hours before Chick number 23 was completely free.

The chick is the offspring of natural eagle pair Tsai and Princess Maasim.

Baby Philippine eagles are about the size of a baseball and come out fluffy white before growing their distinctive brown feathers in about a month. They reach their full height of about three feet within six months from birth.

The newly hatched chick is currently fed with small amounts of ground meat every four hours.

New chapter

PEF Executive Director Dennis Salvador believes this hatching ushers in another new chapter in the organization's history.

"The PEF's first milestone was Pag-asa's birth in 1992, when we broke through the challenge of breeding these eagles in captivity. Once our breeding techniques stabilized, we were then able to do the first test release of a captive-bred eagle to the wild in 2004, to see how captive-bred birds fare in their forest habitat," he said.

PEF learned a lot from the test release of eagle Kabayan in 2004.

Though that release ended tragically in Kabayan’s accidental electrocution, the PEF found out that captive-bred birds learn to hunt on their own, among other findings that also saw the foundation adapting release protocols used with other species to the Philippine eagle in the country’s context.

Kabayan’s and the succeeding releases, however, opened up more challenges for the organization.

The PEF noted that with captive-bred eagles and even with wild eagles rescued and released back to their natural habitats, the freed birds do not seem averse to humans and have in fact been reported frequenting communities and in plain sight of human populations.

Apparently, young eagles, as with many juveniles of other species, are very curious and do not recognize humans as a danger to them. This behavior has left the eagles vulnerable to persecution, as in the case of eagle Kagsabua, which was killed and made into soup by a resident close to the release site in 2008.

"“While we doubled up our efforts in educating communities close to eagle areas and engaging them in conservation work, we also took a good look at how we rear captive-bred birds at the PEC. Changes in rearing and release protocols will be implemented starting with this new chick," Salvador said.

If it continues to grow in good stead, Chick number 23 will be released to the wild.

The PEF is looking for partners to support the release program.

The partner will have the privilege of naming the eagle chic.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/23rd-eagle-hatches-rp-eagle-center)

MtApoStandard

March 10th, 2010, 02:15 PM

Info-Tech - Alliances & Joint Ventures
States - Gujarat
Gujarat IT industry body, Philippines co Davao sign pact

Our Bureau

Ahmedabad, March 8

The Gujarat Electronics and Software Industries Association signed a memorandum of understanding with ICT Davao Inc of Philippines to share expertise and help promote IT/ ITeS trade between the two organisations' members.

There are around 18,000 people employed in the IT industry of Gujarat in various capacities and some of the IT players have built capacities in the Philippines.

The MoU will enable information exchange between the two emerging IT hubs, promotion of business development, assistance in fair trade participations and organisation of seminars and workshops. The Association has invited Davao to hold their trade fair India Soft in Gujarat next year.

This year, a delegation is visiting the fair to be held in Jaipur.

This would help in building ties between IT SMEs of Gujarat and other ASEAN countries.

http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2010/03/09/stories/2010030951161900.htm

MtApoStandard

March 10th, 2010, 02:23 PM

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Rajah_Soliman

March 10th, 2010, 09:09 PM

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ayun si sir dinabaw oh.. nakikita kong umiihi sa may building :lol: :bash: :jk:

okay to ah :okay:

hakz2007

March 10th, 2010, 11:40 PM

2 Davao forums showcase presidential bets’ programs (http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22833:2-davao-forums-showcase-presidential-bets-programs-&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71)

DAVAO CITY—Two Mindanao presidential forums both held here on Tuesday showcased the art of problem-solving among the presidential aspirants in the May 10 elections, with power crisis, the peace process and armed conflict taking center stage in an island saddled with these problems.

From putting up catchment areas for excess water during the rainy days to be turned into generating plants during the parched months like early this year, to increasing capacities by allowing large companies to import tax-free generating sets and putting up mini-hydroelectric plants, the “presidentiables” put their best foot forward to solve—or alleviate in the short-term—the woes of lack of power and the devastating scorching heat.

“Put catchment areas to catch rain waters, and excess water in many parts of the marsh so that we can also avoid flooding in places like Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato City,” said Gilbert Teodoro, standard-bearer for the administration’s Lakas-Kampi-Christian-Muslim Democrats Party (CMD). Teodoro, a former defense secretary, refuses to believe survey results that show his cousin, Sen. Benigno Aquino III, in a catch-me-if-you-can lead with another senator.

Teodoro said that only in increasing the generation capacities from other sources of power could the problem of frequent and longer blackouts be solved. But he cautioned that only if the government installs a real long-term energy road map could the nation, not only Mindanao, sit and sleep soundly and well.

Sen. Richard Gordon, who bannered his managerial skills in turning around Asia’s once largest US military base into one of the country’s best hubs outside Metro Manila, said the government could alleviate the power situation by allowing large corporations to import the generation sets free of taxes and other import duties.

“Bring in the power barges,” he said. He, however, floated the idea of using nuclear energy when he said “we should have had it already back then. When other nations are already using it, why can’t we?”

“It’s time for Mindanao to make its own decision to make the affirmation on whether or not you want nuclear energy,” he said.

Evangelist Eddie Villanueva, his second shot at the presidency on a morality-based bandwagon, wanted the laws on power fully implemented although he would rather have the country stop the oil-deregulation law on the downstream oil industry over what he perceived as the “oligopolistic practices of the oil firms.”

“Under the Villanueva-[Perfecto] Yasay administration, there would be a review of the Epira [Electric Power Industry Reform Act] and to give teeth to all the laws,” he said.

Independent candidate Nicanor Perlas also wanted to bring the barges and a massive education campaign in energy efficiency and conservation, while pushing for green energy.

But some of the country’s standing debt, which Sen. Ma. Ana Consuelo Madrigal believed many went to power, should be reviewed and, if found anomalous, be repudiated “including the one spent on that nuclear plant.”

Read the rest of the entry here. (http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22833:2-davao-forums-showcase-presidential-bets-programs-&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71)

dinabaw

March 11th, 2010, 02:41 AM

ayun si sir dinabaw oh.. nakikita kong umiihi sa may building :lol: :bash: :jk:

okay to ah :okay:

ikaw ata nag mamando ng cctv ah!lol

OT : kailan mo kailangan si FPJ(Panday) para maschedule.

SiliconGulf

March 11th, 2010, 08:33 AM

KING CITY

March 11th, 2010, 09:20 AM

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dinabaw

March 11th, 2010, 01:45 PM

MUTYA NG DAVAO FINAL FIVE
Photographer, Jojie Alcantara
Location : Rhonson Ng Photography Studio
Metro Lifestyle Complex

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I was one of the seven judges with the 15 semi-finalists in a closed door, no-holds barred interview in Royal Mandaya Hotel. The tough questions we threw the young ladies did not faze them one bit, as they convinced us of each personal advocacy for changes in the community. Three of them graduated magna cum laude.

The Final Five deserving winners are Esperanza Odullo, Janelle Tee, Cherry Mae Manning, Johanna Yu, and Samantha de Leon. Selection of the Mutya ng Davao will be on March 15.

Personally, whoever wins among the girls will make Davao mighty proud. Like I said, this year's batch is an impressive group of brainy, young women.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=1061089&id=1101891441&fbid=1340105778335

dinabaw

March 11th, 2010, 01:46 PM

MtApoStandard

March 11th, 2010, 02:53 PM

one of them is the most beautiful. but all are gorgeous.

lets do a poll:D i have my pick i wont tell:D

Rajah_Soliman

March 11th, 2010, 03:09 PM

parang mga mukhang lady boys :lol: joke lang wahhhhhh :jk: pick ko ung nasa gitna, "natural ang dating eh" :cheers:

MUTYA NG DAVAO FINAL FIVE
Photographer, Jojie Alcantara
Location : Rhonson Ng Photography Studio
Metro Lifestyle Complex

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I was one of the seven judges with the 15 semi-finalists in a closed door, no-holds barred interview in Royal Mandaya Hotel. The tough questions we threw the young ladies did not faze them one bit, as they convinced us of each personal advocacy for changes in the community. Three of them graduated magna cum laude.

The Final Five deserving winners are Esperanza Odullo, Janelle Tee, Cherry Mae Manning, Johanna Yu, and Samantha de Leon. Selection of the Mutya ng Davao will be on March 15.

Personally, whoever wins among the girls will make Davao mighty proud. Like I said, this year's batch is an impressive group of brainy, young women.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?pid=1061089&id=1101891441&fbid=1340105778335

davaoeagle

March 11th, 2010, 05:36 PM

Economy
Posted on 08:40 PM, March 11, 2010
Business World
Some businesses thriving in Mindanao’s power shortage

DAVAO CITY -- Mindanao’s power shortage may have brought hardship to most businesses, but there are those that are thriving amid these conditions -- vendors of generator sets and rechargeable lamps, as well as repair shops for appliances.

"We sold about 20 units of power generators in the last two weeks, mostly to those from areas hardest hit by the brown-outs," said Robert U. Te, Jr. whose family owns a chain of electrical supply shops at this city’s Chinatown district.

Two of his neighbors claimed they have disposed over a dozen units of power generator sets since last week when the Mindanao grid’s output dropped to about a third, or roughly 400 megawatts of the normal 1.2-gigawatt supply.

Mr. Te said this city’s traders supplied most of the newly bought power generator sets in Central Mindanao, one of those hardest hit by the brownouts.

A problem, Mr. Te said, is that supply of generator sets from Manila has been slow in coming, noting that new stocks ordered two weeks have yet to arrive. "We were told that demand in Manila is also high, thus the priority is for those buying at retail prices and picking up their units directly from the warehouses," he said.

The bulk of the generator sets bought here -- as many as a hundred units last week, traders at this city’s Chinatown claimed -- were in the 700- to 2,500-watt class, with prices ranging from P6,000-P20,000.

The smaller units could supply power to several lamps as well as electric fans in middle-income to upscale homes, while the bigger ones are enough for small shops that require powering refrigerators to keep frozen food from thawing.

Also selling well at the city’s Chinatown stores are made-in-China rechargeable lamps and flashlights priced P80-P500 each. The more expensive ones integrate radio and cassette players with the flashlight, thus, music and news are available even when the lights are out.

"We can’t afford to buy even a small generator," said Connie Tampus, a government employee, who bought three such lamps at P170 each. "We need this badly when the lights are out at night," she added.

"Rechargeable flashlights have been selling briskly that, in a week’s time, the volume for one model was sold easily. The next volume for that rechargeable lamp is coming next week," said a salesman in Koronadal City in South Cotabato who declined to give his name.

At the city’s fuel pumping stations, kerosene gas used to fuel bigger lanterns which is sold for at least P42 per liter is also a hot commodity as people deal with night time power interruptions.

Pedro Rufo N. Soliven, president of the Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce Foundation, Inc., who manages a boutique and coffee shops, complained he could no longer find generator sets in local stores.

"I did the canvassing, but I was surprised when I found out there are only a few remaining since many people are buying power generators," he said.

"We are now in the process of ordering new stocks to supply the demand [sic]," said an electrical shop owner in Zamboanga City, who asked not to be named.

Owning a generator set, however, is not an assurance of smooth business operation.

"My generator gave up after I ran it for seven hours," said Jimmy L. Trese, owner of Villa Arcadia Resort in Talisayan, Misamis Oriental. "It is also very expensive. I used up over 50 liters to keep up with just part of my operations."

Traders in Davao City said users of generator sets should not push their units, especially the small ones, to the limit. "If the unit is rated 2,000 watts, appliances plugged should have a total consumption only half of the rating and it should safely run not more than six hours continuous," said Joel S. Yap, a Davao-based trader of electronic items.

Another thriving business involves electrical repair service shops, due to the breakdown of electrical and electronic items amid power fluctuations.

Elsie E. Mallari, who manages an electrical repair shop in Zamboanga City, said business has surged in recent days.

Consumer to industrial appliances from small electric fans to power generator sets and electric motors are common job orders these days, he said.

Mr. Yap in Davao City said the electrical surge when power supply is restored is a major cause of electrical appliance breakdowns. "If the outage comes twice or three times daily, and the appliance remains plugged in a power outlet, it won’t take long before a problem shows up," he said.

Generator set traders here said among the most vulnerable businesses from rotating brown-outs are the small shops not located inside shopping malls or big commercial buildings that have industrial-size generator set support. These are small businesses that rely on electrical equipment, such as Internet cafes with their computers and small food shops reguiring heavy use of refrigerators.

Carlito Y. Uy, president of the South Cotabato Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc., said Internet cafe owners all over the province have complained that they have been losing income due to the daily power outages. The same is true in this city.

"Some of our stocks have been wasted, so we have plan to buy our own power generating set," said Dr. Zeny Martin-Ortega, franchise holder of Kopi Roti here in Davao City.

"We just have to pray we’ll be able to ride safely this crisis and hope we still remain standing," said Adolfo T. Solanor, chairman of the Internet Cafe Association of Davao. -- pooled reports from the Mindanao bureau

davaoeagle

March 11th, 2010, 07:00 PM

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City still has enough water supply: DCWD
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
By Carlo P. Mallo

LOCAL water utility, Davao City Water District (DCWD), reaffirmed that the water supply of the city is still enough and has not been affected yet by the scorching temperature that is being experienced the past few weeks.

In an interview Tuesday night, DCWD president Rhodora Gamboa said that the surface water reserve of the city in Malagos has not shown any signs of depletion the past few weeks.

"We have been monitoring the reservoir in Malagos to see if it has been affected by the weather, but it has not lowered as of yet," Gamboa said, adding that the surface water of the city serves only one percent of their consumers.

Ground water is still the water that serves majority of the consumers of DCWD, at an estimated 99 percent.

"Water is still ok here in Davao City, the only effects that we have experienced so far is the power interruptions, and our pumps are also dependent on power," Gamboa said.

Last weekend, several portions of Davao City experienced an 18-hour water interruption.

"The interruption last week was due to repairs and not because there is no supply. There is still enough water for everyone, there is no need to panic," Gamboa said.

Gamboa, however, said prudence must still be practiced in the utilization of water and that conservation should be practiced in every household.

"We do not want to be complacent on this crisis, we urge the public to practice constraint in using water," Gamboa said.

The effects of the El Niño phenomenon have already been felt in Davao City as hydro power plants of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines have been shut down due to the nature of major power plants in Mindanao, which is reliant on hydro power, the effects of El Niño are already taking its toll on the volatile power situation with water elevation of the two major sources of hydroelectric power in Mindanao -- Lake Lanao in Lanao del Sur and Pulangi River in Bukidnon -- are already below the "critical level."

davaoeagle

March 11th, 2010, 07:04 PM

PIA Press Release
2010/03/12
"Bahay ni Sto. Tomas" to be inaugurated

Davao City (12 March) -- Bahay ni Sto. Tomas (Bahay ng Pag-ibig), a haven for women experiencing unexpected pregnancies and abandoned babies, will be inaugurated Saturday (March 12, 2010) at 10:00am

At Felbet's building compound, Km. 7, Lanang, Davao City.

Archbishop of Davao, Most Reverend Fernando R. Capalla, DD, will lead the blessing of the Bahay ng Pag-ibig.

Bahay ni Sto. Tomas (Bahay ng Pag-ibig) is a special project of Peoples' Hope Foundation, Inc. to help unwed mothers and women with problems of unwanted or unexpected pregnancies including abandoned babies.

Dr. Eleanor de Borja Palabyap of San Pedro Hospital is inviting Davao media to cover the inauguration with a hope that women experiencing unwanted pregnancies will be encouraged to come and visit Sto. Tomas center and avail of the services or have someone to talk about their problems on pregnancies.

Bahay ni Sto. Tomas is ready to serve women with unexpected pregnancies. The center can be reached at telephone number 3053942. Its mobile line is 0918 6366294 with email at: peopleshopefoundation@yahoo.com. (PIA XI-rbp) [top]

dinabaw

March 12th, 2010, 01:49 AM

Davao cooking at the Café Jeepney
Living

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INTERCONTINENTAL Manila’s Café Jeepney will hold a special promotion on the many gustatory delights of Davao, Mindanao’s famed garden island. Until March 28, Davao food authority, Chef Paddy Lascano, and cake specialist, Chef Erwina "Booboo" Maramba, will work hand-in-hand with the restaurant’s culinary team in the preparation of native delicacies that will form part of its lunch and dinner buffet spreads.

A native Davaoeño. Lascano has done intensive research on the province’s different tribes, the Maranaos, Tausugs and Bagobos. He is the author of two food books, Davao Cuisine and Salads and Noodles, and is busy wrapping up work on a third one, gourmet food for diabetics. He is currently a consultant of the Bangayan Group of Companies which manages Holiday Spa & Gym, Camp Holiday Resort Hotel and Center for Asian Culinary Studies. For Café Jeepney’s Davao food festival, he will prepare tribal dishes such as Baked Udong Noodles, Hot and Spicy Sugpo (prawns), Grilled Pork in Turmeric and Lapu-lapu Soup with Mixed Vegetables. He will also present his latest Davao fruit-based desserts Latik, Sampalok , Durian and Guava cakes.

Maranan owns a cake shop, Natalie, in Davao renowned for its beautiful and delicious cakes and pastries. She also conducts classes on cake decorating and baking. Her baking expertise comes from extensive training that began in the kitchen of her godmother and perfected by classes with experts like Loreto Sarenas, Sylvia Reynoso- Gala, Avelino Florendo, Heny Sison and the Wilton School in Woodridge, Illinois USA.

Café Jeepney‘s buffet spread is available for lunch 12 noon to 2:30 p.m. Monday to Sunday and dinner 7 to 10:30 p.m Monday to Saturday. For every group of 4 buffet-paying adults on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays a 5th person gets a free meal. For reservations, please call 793-7000.

As part of the hotel’s 40th anniversary celebration, patrons will have a chance to win trips to dream destinations. Every P 4,000 in a single receipt at restaurant and bar outlets will earn a raffle ticket. Prizes include a Princess Cruise trip for 2 to either the Caribbean OR Alaska OR the Mexican Riviera (the winner can choose one destination from these 3 destinations) and a trip to a European destination of one’s choice onboard KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. Raffle period runs until April 16, 2010.

Malaya (http://www.malaya.com.ph/03122010/liv1.html)

dinabaw

March 12th, 2010, 01:51 AM

nikkixtrm

March 12th, 2010, 02:06 AM

one of them is the most beautiful. but all are gorgeous.

lets do a poll:D i have my pick i wont tell:D

lol! They're not bad looking >_>. Do I sound conceited? I'm not trying to its just that I'm not impressed. Hey, THREE of them are Magna cum laude-now that's impressive! lol!

dinabaw

March 12th, 2010, 02:07 AM

SGV hosts Davao Business Forum
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

SYCIP Gorres Velayo & Co. (SGV), the country's largest professional services firm, will host the Davao Business Forum on March 11 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City.

This roundtable event offers a rare opportunity for the city's top business minds, leaders and executives to come together and share and exchange views, issues and aspirations on the economic conditions and growth potential of Davao and Mindanao in the 21st century.

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The Davao Business Forum will feature illustrious speakers, namely: SGV founder Washington SyCip; Ateneo de Manila University Professor of Economics and former Secretary of Socioeconomic Planning and Director-General of the National Economic & Development Authority Cielito Habito; and Development Bank of the Philippines President and CEO Reynaldo David.

SyCip, who is widely respected both in the country and internationally for his integrity and business acumen, will be speaking on the region's economic outlook. David, whose extensive global business experience has driven significant milestones for the DBP, will be sharing vital information on Bank Lending Policies for the Agricultural Sector.

Habito, whose economic expertise is valued both in the halls of academe as well as in corporate boardrooms, will be sharing his insightful observations on the Emerging Mindanao Agenda.

An open forum discussion will follow the presentations, allowing participants and speakers to exchange their views and insights, and further deepen their understanding of the vital issues confronting Mindanao.

The Davao Business Forum is part of SGV's thought leadership program, which aims to build open information exchange, promote innovative thinking, and provide business leaders with critical tools and best practices that they can use to grow their businesses.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sgv-hosts-davao-business-forum)

dinabaw

March 12th, 2010, 02:08 AM

davaoeagle

March 12th, 2010, 03:17 AM

Duterte among most trusted: magazine
BY EDITHA Z. CADUAYA
Mindanao Daily Mirror
March 12, 2010

Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte is among the 80 personalities in the Philippines who enjoy the trust of the Filipino people, ranking 47th in the first Asian Reader’s Digest Trust Poll.

The report, written by Sarah Etchells and published in the March issue of the magazine, showed that actress and Red Cross blood program chair Rosal Rosal was the most trusted, followed by Broadway singer Leah Salonga.

Third was TV broadcaster Jessica Sojo, followed by philanthropist and Gawad Kalinga founder Tony Meloto. Fifth is presidential candidate Senator Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino.

Duterte landed 47th in the list, higher than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who was ranked 78th. Duterte was the only personality from Mindanao.

Aquino’s closest rival for the presidency, Senator Manny Villar, ranked 60th.

House Speaker Prospero Nograles, who is running for mayor of Davao City against Duterte’s daughter Vice Mayor Sara Duterte, was not in the list.

The magazine cited Alvaro Nagpala Clara, an assistant professor of behavioral sciences at the De La Salle University, who said trust means “100 percent confidence.”

“The traits that people look for when determining someone’s trustworthiness are integrity, sincerity and consistency. Do they embody the best of the Philippines? Are they doing good? Most important, we look for someone who has kept their morals intact,” Clara was quoted as saying.

Noize_320

March 12th, 2010, 06:37 AM

^^ uy, may wala sa listahan...sayang...lagi nyang nilalagay ang kanyang pangalan plus kanyang face sa kanyang mga proyekto~ :rofl:

congrats mayor~! :cheers:

WawaY[625]

March 12th, 2010, 06:40 AM

kasi the more na kinakalat nya ang mga lapida nya sa ciudad the more na nagmumukha syang trapo and the more na kinasusuklaman sya ng tao..

di ba nya magets na yung ginagawa nyang pagkalat ng lapida eh red flag na parang sinasabing "trapo ako! trapo ako!"

dinabaw

March 12th, 2010, 08:45 AM

It’s eagle chick #23!
Regions
Tuesday, 09 March 2010 19:56

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A BABY Philippine Eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi) hatched in Davao City at 6:12 p.m. on Sunday, March 7. The chick, weighing 137.5 grams, is the 23rd eaglet bred and born under the Philippine Eagle Foundation’s (PEF) conservation breeding program.

“Relieved and very happy,” said Anna Mae Sumaya, curator of the PEF’s breeding program, when asked how she felt hours after the hatching. “It had been an uneasy two years since we last had a chick as we implemented changes in our breeding program; we are ecstatic that the hard work has paid off.”

Sumaya and the PEF had recently been reviewing and revamping the breeding program, taking on more aggressive approaches and developing new protocols to further improve the reproductive success rate at the Philippine Eagle Center— the breeding, research and rehabilitation facility run by the PEF to save the endangered Philippine Eagle from extinction.

The PEF is responsible for producing Eagle icon Pag-asa in 1992 and 21 other Philippine Eagles at the center.

The PEF’s breeding program is intended to supplement eagle populations in the wild by replacing those lost to hunting and by reintroducing captive-bred birds to vacant habitats and habitats occupied by unpaired wild eagles.

Assisted hatching

CHICK #23 needed some assistance to come out. Twelve hours had passed since the chick was expected to pip through its shell, so Sumaya decided to intervene. She poked a hole through the egg shell on Saturday afternoon to help start the chick through the process, and kept watch with the rest of the breeding team for 26 more hours before Chick #23 was completely free. The chick is the offspring of natural eagle pair Tsai and Princess Maasim.

Baby Philippine Eagles are about the size of a baseball and come out fluffy white before growing their distinctive brown feathers in about a month. They reach their full height of about 3 feet at age six months. The newly hatched chick is currently fed small amounts of ground meat every four hours.

New chapter

PEF executive director Dennis Salvador believes this hatching ushers in another new chapter in the organization’s history.

“The PEF’s first milestone was Pag-asa’s birth in 1992, when we broke through the challenge of breeding these eagles in captivity. Once our breeding techniques stabilized, we were then able to do the first test release of a captive-bred eagle to the wild in 2004, to see how captive-bred birds fare in their forest habitats.”

The PEF learned a lot from the test release of eagle Kabayan in 2004. Though that release ended tragically in Kabayan’s accidental electrocution, PEF found out that captive-bred birds learn to hunt on their own, among other findings that also saw the PEF adapting release protocols used with other species to the Philippine Eagle in the Philippine context.Kabayan’s and the succeeding releases, however, opened up more challenges for the organization.

The PEF noted that with captive-bred eagles and even with wild eagles rescued and released back to their natural habitats, the released birds did not seem averse to humans and have, in fact, been reported frequenting communities and in plain sight of human populations.

Apparently, young eagles, as with many juveniles of other species, are very curious and do not recognize humans as a danger to them. This behavior has left the eagles vulnerable to persecution, as in the case of eagle Kagsabua, who was killed and made into soup by a resident close to the release site in 2008.

“While we doubled up our efforts in educating communities close to eagle areas and engaging them in conservation work, we also took a good look at how we rear captive-bred birds at the PEC. Changes in rearing and release protocols will be implemented starting with this new chick,” Salvador added.

If it reaches age two years and remains in good health, Chick #23 will be released to the wild.

The PEF is looking for partners to support the release program, which costs P1 million a year. The partner will have the privilege of naming the eagle chick and help prevent the extinction of this majestic bird.

Business Mirror (http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=22724:its-eagle-chick-23&catid=45:regions&Itemid=71)