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Linguine

September 14th, 2010, 03:09 PM

Davao region’s tourism sector bouncing back from the crisis
Monday, 13 September 2010 00:00
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by Lovely A. Carillo

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The whole country, including the Davao region, may have been affected by the botched hostage crisis at the Luneta in Manila, but the tourism sector believes this is just a temporary setback in their efforts to attract tourists to the country and the region.
The Davao region’s tourism prime movers made an impact during the Philippine Travel Mart held in Manila over the weekend. The event was a gathering of various tourism operators from the different regions of the Philippines, each of which was given the opportunity to promote their tourism destinations during the three-day affair.
Among the destinations being promoted during the Travel Mart were Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Palawan, Cebu, Camarines Sur, El Nido, Sagada in Ilocos, Boracay, Coron and Bicol.
“The delegation aimed to impress the Travelmart audience about the many sights and sounds of the Davao region,” Southern Philippines Tourism Council chairperson Mary Ann Montemayor said.
Davao Tourism Association’s Susan Palad said Davao City has not at all been affected by the hostage crisis which landed the country at the top of the list of countries that Chinese nationals have been advised not to visit by their government.
Montemayor said the fresh cutflowers and bountiful bignay wine that adorned the Davao pavilion made an impression on the Travel Mart visitors. Davao’s products lure visitors to the city even with the existing ban, she added.
But more than the fruits and the cheese, Palad said, the Travel Mart visitors were impressed by the fashion show which showcased the designs of Davao’s very own Boy Guinoo.
The region’s tourism players agree that what has kept Davao’s image alive and its tourism industry vibrant are the domestic tourists who keep coming the whole year round.
The hostage-taking in Manila happened a few days after the successful celebration of the Kadayawan Festival which was attended by foreign and domestic tourists. Davao City tourism office head Rizal Giovanni Aportadera said the peaceful celebration of the Kadayawan only highlighted Davao City as one of the top destinations in the country.
Another Davao pride which is expected to place the city in a favorable light among European tourists is Kublai Millan, who is one of the four Mindanaoan artists invited to present their exhibit in Belgium. Kublai is widely known not only in Davao but also all over the country, for his giant and eye-catching sculptures.
Palad said the presence of Kublai and the other Mindanao artists in Belgium will show the world that there are many good things about Davao and the Philippines which they have to personally discover.
Local and international painting exhibits usually feature Manila artists, but it is now the time for Mindanaoans like Kublai to shine. Their exhibits are now on display at the art galleries of Brenart International, which usually features the art works of ancient Priental and African as well as pre-Columbian artists.
Aside from Kublai, the other Mindanao artists featured in “Tanaw Mindanao” are Joel Geolamen, Rameer Tawasil and Abdulmari Asia Imao.
But, while the region’s tourism sector played down the negative effects of the hostage crisis, city councilor Paolo Duterte would rather ensure the safety of tourists visiting Davao City by declaring tourist spots here “gun-free”.

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3212:davao-regions-tourism-sector-bouncing-back-from-the-crisis&catid=51:on-the-cover&Itemid=83)

This is good news.....

rodincouch

September 14th, 2010, 03:11 PM

Wow, my favorite Brothers Burger is now in Davao......:cheers::cheers:

We have something better than that @sir Linguine, Spaceburger. :)

allenation

September 14th, 2010, 03:41 PM

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Davao brought their products, as well as their Mutya ng Davao, who was a major attraction among the visitors

Lonely Planet (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/travelblogs/664/78683/The+Philippine+Travel+Mart+2010?destId=357305)

whew..gwapaha angkol oi. naa ko napansin sa iyang gisuot, naay ninglakra kol.. gipaningot ko pag tan-aw ba..:lol:

Rajah_Soliman

September 14th, 2010, 03:49 PM

As requested by the angkols

The Three Archs (Unity, Friendship, and Peace) of Chinatown

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wow.... asa to dapit (katong first picture)... nice...

Rajah_Soliman

September 14th, 2010, 03:54 PM

^^ magallanes

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old RMC bldg. in Magallanes! :lol:

tapos na pala... bakit di man lang nagkathread ito :bash: :lol:

allenation

September 14th, 2010, 03:55 PM

tapos na pala... bakit di man lang nagkathread ito :bash: :lol:

last year pa yata yan nag open sir.

Linguine

September 14th, 2010, 03:59 PM

Bias for NCR is RP’s most ‘oppressive’ poverty issue

Written by Cai U. Ordinario / Reporter
Tuesday, 14 September 2010 12:56

WHAT is a Metro Manila bias in the internal revenue allotment (IRA)? Whatever it is, it may be the “most oppressive” cause of poverty in the Philippines.

This is according to Dr. Romulo Virola, secretary-general of the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB). He defined “Metro Manila bias” as the imbalance in the allocation of the IRA where the rich local government units (LGUs) still receive the biggest portion of the IRA despite the fact they can generate enough revenue to meet their needs.

He said this takes away much-needed resources from poor towns that do not have enough population to merit larger allocations, and as a result these communities could not advance economically and remain poor.

“The current spatial imbalance in development may be a most oppressive cause of our poverty. Surely, some programs have tried to address this. The IRA is one scheme that has distributed national income to the regions outside of NCR [national capital region]. But despite some inroads, with detours every now and then, with leakages here and there, our overall development path cannot be sustainable,” wrote Virola in his online column “Statistically Speaking.”

Virola added, “Outcome indicators like poverty incidence, prevalence of malnutrition among 0- to 5-year-old children, and net participation rate in secondary schools show a better situation in Metro Manila.”

“We also see that Metro Manila cities have more resources so they have more options to improve health and education, and yet they receive more from the IRA such as the rich cities of Quezon City and Manila. The reason is the formula used that provides more allotment for those with bigger populations.”

Virola said the seven consistently biggest recipient cities are Quezon City, Davao, Manila, Zamboanga City, Caloocan, Puerto Princesa, and Cebu. Others in the top 10 are General Santos City and Cagayan de Oro, with Antipolo in  2008 and Iligan in 2007. 

The four richest cities in 2006 and 2007 were Quezon City, Makati, Manila, and Pasig. The next two were Paranaque and Davao. Consistently in the top 10 richest were Cebu, Caloocan, and Pasay, with Muntinlupa rounding up the top 10 in 2008 and Mandaluyong in 2007.

He said that despite the amount of resources that the richest cities in Metro Manila have, they do not allot more than 20 percent of their income on education, culture, and sports/manpower development. 

Urdaneta in Pangasinan is the only city that consistently spent more than 20 percent of its income on education, culture, and sports/manpower development, spending around 24 percent of its income on these sectors in 2007 and 26 percent in 2008. 

He added those who came close to Urdaneta’s spending on education in 2008 were Cabanatuan, Valenzuela, Calamba, Las Pinas, Makati, Tagaytay, Manila, La Carlota in Western Visayas, and Pasay; but all spent still less than Urdaneta at 16 percent of their total income on health, nutrition, and population control. The highest allocation for health among them in 2008 was by Cabanatuan at 15.4 percent. 

Las Piñas and Manila are the only two other cities that gave higher priority budgetary allocation to health aside from education. Completing the top 10 in terms of the proportion of income that went to health in 2008 were Bago in Western Visayas, Mandaluyong, General Santos City, Angeles, San Jose del Monte, Sorsogon City, and Island Garden of Samal in the Davao region.

Virola said Makati, Quezon City, Manila, and Pasig are consistently the cities with the highest total tax revenue. The next four are Paranaque, Pasay, Mandaluyong, and Caloocan. Also in the top 10 is Davao, with Muntinlupa rounding up the top 10 in 2008 and Cebu in 2007.

  http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/economy/1291-bias-for-ncr-is-rps-most-oppressive-poverty-issue

rodincouch

September 14th, 2010, 04:01 PM

wow.... asa to dapit (katong first picture)... nice...

sa may chinese school sir rajah.

davaob4now

September 14th, 2010, 04:28 PM

Magsaysay Park
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davao gulf
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Marilog
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Mt. Apo
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Davao Chinatown
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Visit: www.discoverdavao.com

abskess

September 14th, 2010, 04:53 PM

^^ welcome bro, keep it coming :cheers:

davaoeagle

September 14th, 2010, 06:02 PM

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 01:03 AM

tapos na pala... bakit di man lang nagkathread ito :bash: :lol:

Ganyan kc dito sa Wadab ankol. :lol:

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 01:11 AM

^^ great shots! :okay:

karon kompleto na gyud ang 3 ka archs! :cheers:

Cool pics! :okay:

Thanks very much goys. :)

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 01:18 AM

Ecoland, Davao City
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rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:11 AM

Sara opens Kanegosyo gab (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sara-opens-kanegosyo-gab)

STORE owners and operators get their own congress for good deals and new items.

NCCC's Kanegosyo Congress, to run from September 15-18, is an exclusive event held yearly for the chain's loyal Rewards Plus cardholders.

Mayor Sara Duterte will formally open the exhibit grounds Tuesday.

"With over 4,000 attendees in 2009, this event is a way to thank our customers by giving them good prices for products they can use for their businesses," said Rio Linda Rendon, assistant manager, customer services group.

Shoppers must bring their Rewards or Kanegosyo cards and choose their registration options: on opening day until the 18th; at any NCCC customer service center or at www.nccc.com.ph/kanegosyo/.

Now on its 10th year, the congress introduces dynamic changes to provide shopper convenience. Members upon entering, will exchange cash into NCCC Money from the NCCC Bank located at the Activity Center, NCCC Mall Davao.

Members may then proceed to the selling area at Parking C where they can find the best deals from 34 different exhibitors that include: Universal Robina Corporation, Unilever Philippines, Nestle Philippines, Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines, Monde Nissin Corporation, Procter & Gamble, and San Miguel Foods Inc.

Instead of using actual cash or credit card, the NCCC Money will be used as payment for the items on the shopping list provided for the event. Cash is only permitted in the Fresh section.

"A new system this year is the elimination of checkout counters. This time paying of goods are done directly to the seller, without the long lines. Plus, cardholders still get points based on the amount of money exchanged," Rendon added.

Shoppers are advised that the NCCC Money is only valid on the day of purchase. Unused NCCC Money must be refunded on the day of purchase, while monies purchased by credit card are non-refundable.

Congress shoppers get a free rewards bag with a congress ID to be worn inside the selling area and a brochure that contains stubs to get samplings. Free medical checkups and a pass to the Kanegosyo talks on September 15 and 17 are also in store.

Awards will be handed on September 18 at 4 p.m. to top Kanegosyo partners in a show hosted by Asia' pop idol Christian Bautista and Una Ka Bai's news anchor Sarah Hilomen.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on September 15, 2010.

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:13 AM

Aquino to visit Cebu, Davao (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09152010/loc1.html)

MANILA (PNA) — President Benigno Aquino III will visit Cebu City and Davao City on Wednesday and Thursday before attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York City later this month.

Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said President Aquino will attend a Department of Tourism (DOT) event on Wednesday morning in Cebu City and will meet the Cebu business leaders at Marriot Hotel at noon.

He stressed that the President will only board a commercial flight in visiting Cebu and Davao.

Lacierda explained that the President opted to board a commercial plane instead of using the presidential aircraft as part of President Aquino’s belt-tightening program to cut the expenditures of the government.

He added the President will also hold a multi-sectoral dialogue with the beneficiaries of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s Pantawid ng Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) at around 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday to be held at a university in Cebu.

Later in the afternoon on Wednesday, the President will also have a business visit in Lahug, said Lacierda.

On Thursday, President Aquino will fly to Davao to visit the Hydro Power Plant in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

The Chief Executive will also meet the business leaders of Davao City on Thursday noon at Marco Polo Hotel.

On Thursday afternoon, President Aquino will also fly to Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte to lead the government’s Kalahi SIDD’s project.

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:16 AM

World Trade Center investors here for investment prospects (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09152010/biz1.html)
BY JUDY QUIROS

Investors of the World Trade Center (WTC)-Manila, local partners of WTC-New York, are interested in pouring investments in Davao City.

Speaking at the Davao City Business Forum yesterday at The MediSpa SM City Davao, Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) officer-in-charge Jason Magnaye said the WTC local partners will be in Davao City today (Wednesday) to meet with city government officials and discuss probable business prospects here.

Magnaye said the group’s presence is upon the invitation of Mayor Sara Duterte who visited WTC-Manila recently.

The group is eyeing to invest in real estate particularly subdivisions, a convention center, and industrial estates.

Magnaye said the mayor is pushing to the group the establishment of a CONVENTION CENTER in the city.

He said DCIPC is currently working with the City Planning and Development Office in reviewing the city zoning ordinance to identify potential investment areas for would-be investors.

He also said the city is eyeing the availability of a two-hectare property for the proposed convention center with 5,000 seat capacity.

Magnaye said Mayor Sara is open for partnerships with the WTC-Manila group but will also welcome a sole venture.

He said the presence of the WTC-Manila investors signals the keenness of Mayor Sara to sell Davao City to investors.

^^ :cheers:

Budots

September 15th, 2010, 04:40 AM

As requested by the angkols

The Three Archs (Unity, Friendship, and Peace) of Chinatown

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kinsa man ng 3 master angkols? :lol:

great shot rod, 1 for the ROD ! :cheers:

davaoeagle

September 15th, 2010, 05:44 AM

Budots

September 15th, 2010, 05:46 AM

even we have a strict non-smoking ordinance and still DC does'nt descriminate....

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Smoking Lounge @ Davao International Airport

:lol:

love the Philippine Eagle Stainless Logo :cheers:

Tim Albano(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/teeemoy/4982527592/)

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 05:52 AM

"smoking room" is a bit friendly. why not "carbon monoxide chamber", or cyanide or lead or arsenic or formaldehyde, benzene ect chamber lol

Budots

September 15th, 2010, 05:55 AM

^^ :lol: i guess they want a slow death doc!

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 05:58 AM

President Aquino will also fly to Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte to lead the government’s Kalahi SIDD’s project.

Such a commendable austerity measure by the honorable president.
for some reason, davao del norte and the region owes him something to thank for. thought the president is sending a positve signal for this visit in sto tomas town

davaoeagle

September 15th, 2010, 06:00 AM

^^

Agree. Such a small town like Sto. Tomas is at least in his radar screen. I hope this is not mere politicking. :)

shaKEIRa

September 15th, 2010, 06:04 AM

[QUOTE=rodincouch;63632645]Big Brother

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unsa ni nga building?

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 06:07 AM

World Trade Center investors here for investment prospects (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09152010/biz1.html)
BY JUDY QUIROS

He also said the city is eyeing the availability of a two-hectare property for the proposed convention center with 5,000 seat capacity.

why not 8000. 5000 is a little bit conservative relative to the magnitude of participants in say ATF, etc

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 06:09 AM

^^

Agree. Such a small town like Sto. Tomas is at least in his radar screen. I hope this is not mere politicking. :)
its in bananaland!:D

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 06:11 AM

[QUOTE=rodincouch;63632645]Big Brother

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unsa ni nga building?
thats mindanao world trade and exibhition centre. take my word for it

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 06:16 AM

Rajah_Soliman

September 15th, 2010, 07:52 AM

Aquino to visit Cebu, Davao (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09152010/loc1.html)

He stressed that the President will only board a commercial flight in visiting Cebu and Davao.

akala mo naman airforce one ang presidential jet nya... flying coffin kamo na fokker jet :bash: :lol: kahit si gloria eh di sumasakay ng so called presidential plane ... takot mamatay :bash: :lol: :cheers:

Rajah_Soliman

September 15th, 2010, 07:54 AM

Ecoland, Davao City
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mga yoyots??? nganong magholding hands man mulakaw :lol:

davaoeagle

September 15th, 2010, 08:04 AM

[QUOTE=shaKEIRa;63722033]
thats mindanao world trade and exibhition centre. take my word for it

:lol: Shak must be hitting rough patches. Now I wonder if he's really from Davao.

Rajah_Soliman

September 15th, 2010, 08:08 AM

kinsa man ng 3 master angkols? :lol:

great shot rod, 1 for the ROD ! :cheers:

dinabaw, budots, d'eagowl :D :bash::lol:

davaoeagle

September 15th, 2010, 08:14 AM

its in bananaland!:D

I hope you mean it literally. :)

iamwatching

September 15th, 2010, 08:23 AM

[QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]

:lol: Shak must be hitting rough patches. Now I wonder if he's really from Davao.

From his postings, I have this impression that he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first. Even non-Davaoenos who have browsed this forum for a while would know that the builiding in the picture is Ateneo :bash:

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 08:28 AM

mga yoyots??? nganong magholding hands man mulakaw :lol:
visually impaired wearing "contacts" ang usa, ug ang usa is totally blind:nuts:

davaoeagle

September 15th, 2010, 08:30 AM

[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63725155]

From his postings, I have this impression that he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first. Even non-Davaoenos who have browsed this forum for a while would know that the builiding in the picture is Ateneo :bash:

Some people just haven't had enough spoon feeding.

Budots

September 15th, 2010, 08:43 AM

visually impaired wearing "contacts" ang usa, ug ang usa is totally blind:nuts:

:lol:

Budots

September 15th, 2010, 08:45 AM

akala mo naman airforce one ang presidential jet nya... flying coffin kamo na fokker jet :bash: :lol: kahit si gloria eh di sumasakay ng so called presidential plane ... takot mamatay :bash: :lol: :cheers:

so hindi na matuloy siya sa north convention? naku iniexpect pa naman nila :nuts:

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 09:03 AM

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 09:05 AM

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Constantine Agustin's http://www.flickr.com/photos/biagkensiak/4622622609/in/set-72157624097572178/

Budots

September 15th, 2010, 09:17 AM

i thought Comval is land-locked, but they have the nices beaches pala in Davao Region! :cheers:

Compostela Valley: Province of natural wonders
Monday, 13 September 2010 00:00
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Despite what you may have read in newspapers and seen on your television sets, Compostela Valley – more popularly known as Comval – is a haven. As a tourist destination, it’s blessed with nature’s magnificent work of art. It brims with natural attractions like beaches, waterfalls, forests, mountain ranges, caves, lakes, rivers, hot and cold springs. Name it, the province has it!
Government officials believe in marketing tourism responsibly. “We want our guests and visitors to explore and revel in nature’s finest without destroying the environment,” says Comval tourism officer Christine T. Dompor.
“Their choices within the province are almost limitless,” she adds. “We believe that we have something that caters to everyone’s enthusiasm – all waiting for the adventurous spirit in you.”
No wonder, the province is being promoted as an eco-adventure destination. Once you are in, you will understand why its tourism tagline is “Conquering Compostela Valley.” At one time, a travel writer described the province as “rough, rugged, and mostly undeveloped” – but these are qualities that attract the pioneering, adventurous, and bold who travel off the beaten path.
The newest province of the Davao region, Comval lies in the mid-eastern section of Mindanao and has a total land area of 4,666.93 square kilometers. It is bounded by Agusan del Sur n the north, Davao Oriental in the east and south, Davao Gulf in the southwest, and Davao del Norte in the west and northwest.
Although the province is touted to be a valley, at least three towns are located near the shores: Maco, Mabini, and Pantukan. Mabini, being the center of the three municipalities, has the most number of beach resorts, including Beach View, Manaklay Beach Park, Centro Beach Resort, and Berioso Beach Resorts I and II. In Pantukan, the two most noted resorts are Wellborn’s and Magnaga Waters.
Each resort has its own way of attracting guests and visitors. Bern Berioso, for instance, is not only for swimming but also has a function hall that reminds one of a ship. At the Welborn’s Beach Resort, the sea bed is flat and there are no stones or coral that make barefoot walking dangerous.
Beach View Resort has the most modern cosmopolitan bar among the beach resorts and offers exotic food and beverages. It is the nearest access to the wonderful 95-hectare Kopiat Island, which is about 300 meters away from the resort.
Kopiat Island has clear and calm waters, which are ideal for a range of water sports activities. It has wide sections of shorelines blanketed by fine white sand. In addition, it has unspoiled reef areas with rare beds that serve as sanctuaries for exotic tropical fish and other aquatic resources like endangered marine turtles.
Not far from Kopiat Island is Lunod Island (also known as Saint Anthony Island), whose 17-hectare area is covered with lush mangrove forests. A motorized banca ride is about 15 minutes away the Mabini coastline. The island is an ideal marine life sanctuary and eco-tourism park; it is a haven for scientific researches. “At night, the place turns into a magical wonder as the whole area is lighted with fireflies,” says Ms. Dompor.
If you have had enough of beaches and islands, try going to the town of Mawab up in barangay Mainit whose steaming waterfall is a sight to behold. There is a cottage that offers rest for visitors who want to take a dip in the therapeutic steaming warm water fed by tiny rivulets oozing out from the earth’s crust high above rocky ledges. This place is not known outside of the province as it has not been promoted so well.
Over an hour travel from Mawab is the municipality of Maco. In the highland barangay of New Leyte, you get a glimpse of Lake Leonard, a caldera of Mount Leonard Kniasseff, one of the 22 active volcanoes in the country whose last eruption was reported in the second century A.D. The 200-hectare lake was used before as a dumping ground for mining wastes fro the Amakan copper extraction of the North Davao Mining Company from the 80’s until it ceased operation in the early 90’s.
If you’re looking for more adventure, proceed to Maragusan. This summer capital of the Davao region is home to 30 majestic waterfalls and 300 cold springs and two hot springs. Its lake is situated about 7,800 feet above sea level. Its total land area of 39,427 hectares is typhoon-free as it is surrounded by mountain ranges, home to the world’s largest individual flower, Rafflesia magnifica. Not to forget are its bananas which have an atypical sort of sweetness!
One of its famous waterfalls is the Tagbibinta Falls in barangay Coronobe. It has a series of seven falls, the first one measuring approximately 70 feet in height. “The falls was named as such because the place used to be the business center,” said Dennis B. Radin, the town’s tourism officer.
Other noted falls are Marangig, Pyalitan, Miyaya, Pyagabunan, Manabas, Tarago, Maputi, Lahi, Mabuganao, Kyalinawan, Kolon, Kasigpitan, Gipadpalan, and Tangcalao. “However, some of these falls are too far to visit,” Radin said.
Comval is known for its gold. It all started in 1983 when a Mandaya tribal elder struck gold in Mount Diwalwal. Today, Monkayo, the site of Mount Diwalwal, is the most populous town in the province and is considered the socio, economic, political and cultural hub of Comval. (For trivia fanatics: In 2007, Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett filmed scenes of an independent movie, I Come with the Rain, in the mining area).
Since gold made Comval famous, it is but fitting to pay tribute to the famous metal. On the 10th anniversary of the province, the provincial government launched the Bulawan Festival to drum up its aim to be the Jewelry Capital of the Philippines. (Bulawan is the local dialect for gold.)
Nabunturan, the province’s capital, is home to the country’s biggest gold ring. The 18-carat, two-toned Solidarity Ring measures five inches in diameter, weighs 1.3 kilos and is housed in a glass case with its own guard at the provincial capitol. Local officials, miners, and private individuals from Comval and Davao del Norte reportedly donated gold to forge the ring.
Nabunturan, by the way, is touted to be the Spelunking Capital of the province. Its claim to fame: San Vicente Cave, which boasts of unique stalactite and stalagmite formations. However, only four caves are open to the public.
Another must-visit for those love caving is the town of Laak. According to some reports, more than 100 caves can be found in the municipality. Recently, the speleological society of Davao City visited some of the caves, thus making Laak a potential caving destination for tourists.
How to get there? Comval is accessible by air, land, and sea transportation. Davao City, 979 kilometers from Manila, is the gateway to the province. On arriving at the airport, take a taxi or a bus ride to the Davao City Overland Transport Terminal in Ecoland to board a bus to Nabunturan, the capital town, 90 kilometers away and a two-hour ride. In Nabunturan, vou can transfer to any public utility vehicle for another ride to any destination in the province.
Single motorcycles and/or habal-habal, locally-known as skylab, are available in any major point of the province. Here’s what you need to know about this special means of transportation: “A skylab is a single motorcycle with added contraptions not unlike the wings of an airplane to carry additional passengers. It has a roof to protect passengers from the rain or the sun and can carry up to ten passengers. It is also not unlike a flying seesaw where passengers are treated to an exhilarating ride as the motorcycle careens up and down rocky roads and climbs slopes, allowing you to view the chasm below and the vista beyond.”

Edge Davao (http://www.edgedavao.net/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3237:compostela-valley-province-of-natural-wonders&catid=63:destinations&Itemid=89)

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 09:18 AM

Maayo untag naay mga maayong plano si Pnoy para sa Davao. Basi mahunahuna-an niya ang Davao-Samal Bridge ug Davao LRT... what do you think?
and also everytime i read about rdc (regional development council), its about election of officers, reorganisation of sets of officers or calling for membership. but i have yet to read what are their roles in the efforts to effect the implementation of big ticket infrastructures of high economic impact such as that bridge. their website is all about documentions and monitoring of countryside projects. i didnt feel the impact of their existence in davao city with their proactive role in the citys urban infrasture development of metropolitan scale.

RDC XI confirms new set of sectoral committee officers

Davao City (15 September) -- The Davao Regional Development Council XI beefs up its reorganization process as the term of its officials ended on June 30 of this year. The RDCs reorganize every three years following the election of a new set of local officials, pursuant to Executive Order 325, "Reorganization of the Regional Development Councils", Director Maria Lourdes D. Lim of NEDA XI and RDC XI Vice-Chairperson, said.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100915.htm&no=07

MtApoStandard

September 15th, 2010, 09:48 AM

Growing beach resort operations make IGaCoS a foreign tourist destination
BY FLORENCIO A. RANIDO

full story (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09142010/opinion2.html)
True, rates on cottages for an overnight stay to food at Chema’s are quite steep compared to those in other resorts in the area like Paradise and Camp Holiday, but this is probably because, as gathered from employees, its customers are mostly foreigners and tourists from other parts of the country. As is now the trend in beach resorts in Davao, Chema’s has a swimming pool right at the edge of the shoreline.

In going to that resort, one takes a boat ride from the small pier beside the floating restaurant of Waterfront Insular Hotel in Lanang.

Undoubtedly, tourism, particularly beach resorts operation, has become IGaCoS’ main industry since the island became a component city of Davao del Norte during the watch of Mayor Roger Antalan. For decades until it became a component city, the island was composed of three towns—Babak, Samal (Peñaplata) and Kaputian.

With the island-city becoming a foreign tourist destination, it’s about time to push through the long-conceived plan to construct a bridge over the relatively narrow channel to link the island with Davao City. The nearest point (from Sasa to barangay Caliclic) is less than a kilometre long. We recall that a little over a decade ago, a Japanese firm offered to construct the bridge on a BOT (build, operate and transfer) arrangement with the Philippine government. We don’t know if the offer still stands with the lapse of more than 10 years.

While it is true that there is a ferry service between Sasa and barangay Caliclic several times a day that can carry motor vehicles, a car or light vehicle owner has to shell out P270 in going to the ferry wharf in Caliclic and another P270 back to Sasa despite the fact that it takes only five minutes for the ferry to cross the channel. There’s also a bus service from the island to Agdao, Davao City and back which commuters can take. The ferry ride is free to bus passengers.

Still travel to the island-city and back to Davao City will be much faster and expen-ses much less if there’s a bridge through which both motorists and plain commuters can use. Without doubt, construction of a bridge across the channel will speed up the development of the island-city made up of 46 barangays, including Peñaplata the seat of the city government and the poblacions of Babak and Kaputian.

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 01:01 PM

kinsa man ng 3 master angkols? :lol:

great shot rod, 1 for the ROD ! :cheers:

Thanks @sir Budots. :)

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 01:10 PM

Ganahan ko ani..... unta madayon ug dili langay langayon.
Kinahanglan jud ang Davao ug place for gatherings para sa business conferences ug uban pah... very beneficial. :)

I think that the fruition of a city convention center is a very high possibility. The investors know well that a convention center for the city is long over due.

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 01:18 PM

^^

Right, and you know what? Aside from the convention center is a sports complex and a coliseum or a concert hall.... basta something for gathering huge crowd... pwede ta mag host ug events, kay kana makapadubok jud ug turista unya promotion pud sa Davao City dba?

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 01:26 PM

Para sa ako, mas gusto nako na naa tay agri park. murag eden nature park pero more on agriculture. murag full-blown na mt. carmel in bansalan. ipakita didto ang nagkalain-lain na hayop for livelihood ug mga pananum. ipakita pud ang mga nagkalain-lain na methodology of farming from lowland to upland.

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 01:39 PM

[QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]

:lol: Shak :bash::bash::bash:must be hitting rough patches. Now I wonder if he's really from Davao.

:okay: got it!

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 01:41 PM

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Constantine Agustin's http://www.flickr.com/photos/biagkensiak/4622622609/in/set-72157624097572178/

:okay:kadako tan-awun sa nitibong Hotel! :lol:

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 01:42 PM

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 01:52 PM

ang 1,500! :kiss::rofl:

:nuts::bash::lol:

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:02 PM

VICTORIA PLAZA COMPLEX

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KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:03 PM

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 02:06 PM

^^
WOW!

Para sa akoa.... gwapo gihapon ang Victoria Plaza.....

Bitaw.... wala man siya napangit.... daghan lang jud sosyal nga mall sa Davao mao nang nabitin siya.

Pero tan-awa ang gawas sa mall..... metropolitan kaayo with skyline pah amidst high rise buildings. Samot na kung na-a na ang Lumiere.

Ug at least wala kay makitang kanal sa daplin.

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 02:10 PM

^^ Nice pics of VP

VICTORIA PLAZA COMPLEX

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Kalami na lang! :)

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 02:11 PM

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:13 PM

magpa katkat sa ko ha, kani nga side sa VP ba, kay murag style sa ABREEZA, as in AYALA style! may pa hagdan-hagdan!:lol::lol::lol:

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KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:14 PM

^^ Nice pics of VP

Kalami na lang! :)

AHFAT dapat! :lol:

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 02:18 PM

hehe.... dili lang inuon siya lingin ug shape....

Anyway.... kinahanglan lang nila i-repaint ang building, ayuhon ang flooring ug ang air conditioning nila. Ug siyempre mag expand ug magbutang ug gimik na mo click.

How about dungagan nilag BPO component ang mall, ug upgrade sa ilang mga cinemas. dba?

magpa katkat sa ko ha, kani nga side sa VP ba, kay murag style sa ABREEZA, as in AYALA style! may pa hagdan-hagdan! - KaTRIBU

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:21 PM

hehe.... dili lang inuon siya lingin ug shape....

Anyway.... kinahanglan lang nila i-repaint ang building, ayuhon ang flooring ug ang air conditioning nila. Ug siyempre mag expand ug magbutang ug gimik na mo click.

How about dungagan nilag BPO component ang mall, ug upgrade sa ilang mga cinemas. dba?

naka upgrade na ilang ubang cinemas.. naka dolby digital na..:cheers:

dapat gyud maka repaint na sila or mag expand, dako kaau akong salig sa tag-iya ani..

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:23 PM

naka fenced na ang tapad sa ECO 4000 Residences..

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rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 02:24 PM

http://a.imageshack.us/img696/3497/imgp5058.jpg

Unsa kaha nang coffeeshops dinha sa groundfloor sa sutherland?

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 02:28 PM

^^

Nah..... kadaghan na bah aning atung constructions this time BPO na sad..... hehehe

DAVAO jud ang pinaka busy this year bah I.T. , hotels, condos, residentials estate, malls ug mga midgets nga maski asa moturok...... bitaw.... that is the absolute truth.

naka fenced na ang tapad sa ECO 4000 Residences..

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Hmmmm.......

15 storey condo is a possibility.... kana bayang gahilumhilum maoy unang motukod.

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:30 PM

http://a.imageshack.us/img696/3497/imgp5058.jpg

Unsa kaha nang coffeeshops dinha sa groundfloor sa sutherland?

unsa kaha? :|

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:31 PM

Hmmmm.......

15 storey condo is a possibility.... kana bayang gahilumhilum maoy unang motukod.

unta mababaan nimo Sir.. :D

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:33 PM

FTC Tower I as of Sept. 15, 2010
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very nice bldg IMO!

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 02:36 PM

FTC Tower I as of Sept. 15, 2010

Naa man juy 1! :lol:

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:38 PM

Naa man juy 1! :lol:

:naughty: karon atong bantayan ang II, kung asa dapita motubo! :lol:

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 02:39 PM

:naughty: karon atong bantayan ang II, kung asa dapita motubo! :lol:

Asa kaha ng kambal mutubo? BTW, nice photos of FTC Tower I. :)

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:41 PM

Asa kaha ng kambal mutubo? BTW, nice photos of FTC Tower I. :)

:okay: na tense pa ko ana! :lol::lol::lol:

buenos-Diaz

September 15th, 2010, 02:46 PM

Duterte-Ilustre Streets
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^^eto na nga ung Time Square... I miss this area...Ganda tlga ng Davao sa linis and orderliness and subrang bait ng mga tao kaya me napa bow sa Davao... wat I miss in Davao ung malls and Parks niya

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 02:47 PM

:naughty: karon atong bantayan ang II, kung asa dapita motubo! :lol:

DBA ang next building sa tag-iya anang FTC kay kani man.....

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/Picture090.jpg

Sa Uyanguren bah toh?

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:51 PM

^^eto na nga ung Time Square... I miss this area...Ganda tlga ng Davao sa linis and orderliness and subrang bait ng mga tao kaya me napa bow sa Davao... wat I miss in Davao ung malls and Parks niya

:okay::okay::okay: Salamat Sir..:)

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:52 PM

DBA ang next building sa tag-iya anang FTC kay kani man.....

http://i421.photobucket.com/albums/pp299/PengHok/Picture090.jpg

Sa Uyanguren bah toh?

murag malabo na na sa Uyanguren kay sa akong nakita wala nay bakante didto..
Hmm.. asa kaha?:)

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 02:53 PM

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 02:54 PM

^^

Pero maoh na siya ang FTC part 2?

murag malabo na na sa Uyanguren kay sa akong nakita wala nay bakante didto..
Hmm.. asa kaha? - KaTRIBU

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 02:56 PM

^^

Pero maoh na siya ang FTC part 2?

Not sure.. basig nalahi na pud ang perspective..

Wadaboy

September 15th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Ahhhhh......

hinaut unta nainggit ang FTC sa Lumiere mao ang perspective kay 42 storey nah..... hehehe

DREAM...

pero for sure na-a silay sunod nga project nga mas daku pa anang Dialysis Center nila.

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:06 PM

42 jud kay twin towers man na tag 21 storeys. :lol::bash:

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:06 PM

EMCOR main store
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KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:11 PM

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Wag nyong laitin 'to! baka magalit! :lol:

rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:30 PM

^^ :lol:

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KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:30 PM

asa ni?! :D
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rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:31 PM

asa ni?! :D
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Sa pequeño ni dapit?

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:32 PM

^^ :lol:

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ui! naay niaging upaw! :lol:

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:34 PM

Sa pequeño ni dapit?

duol ra..:)

atbang ni sa San Pedro Ulas Campus..

KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:39 PM

Almendras Gym
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rodincouch

September 15th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Warning: Beware if 2 or more are spotted in the same location very dangerous :lol:

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KaTRIBU

September 15th, 2010, 03:48 PM

Warning: Beware if 2 or more are spotted in the same location :lol:

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Mura mag Crocodile Park sulod sa SM! :lol::lol::lol:
naa pay The SouthFace!:lol:

mCx2

September 15th, 2010, 05:55 PM

Mura mag Crocodile Park sulod sa SM! :lol::lol::lol:
naa pay The SouthFace!:lol:

to be honest lacoste products are overpriced even here in australia.our philippine brands like bench and that onesimus(is that the right spelling) are of high quality and the styling are at par with that of top brands in europe.it is a worrying attitude among pinoys in US who shunned polo ralph lauren shirts bcoz u know what ''they're made in the phils''.and btw only a few knew that ''guess'' products are made in butuan.....shhhhhh.don't tell anyone about it.

mCx2

September 15th, 2010, 05:59 PM

ui! naay niaging upaw! :lol:
:bash:ikaw ha!naughty boy!!!.dili mag-ingon ana ha! upaw pud baya ko.one of these days the upaws will invade davao.lol

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 12:33 AM

:bash:ikaw ha!naughty boy!!!.dili mag-ingon ana ha! upaw pud baya ko.one of these days the upaws will invade davao.lol

ayaw saba diha kay parehas lang ta!:lol:

Budots

September 16th, 2010, 03:00 AM

ay salamat for so many years of undelivered promises it's about time to change the DOT head, I hope Mr. Art Boncato infuses more tourism investments and together with newly appointed USec of DOT Mr. Simeon Marfori, It's about time once againthat Davao shines!:cheers:

Boncato is new Davao tourism head
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

ARTURO Boncato Jr. has been appointed as the new regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Davao.

The 42-year-old Boncato will take his oath of office Thursday before Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim, who will be part of the delegation of President Benigno Aquino III in his visit to Davao City Thursday.

Post your reaction to the Manila hostage crisis

Boncato, who will replace Sonia Garcia, is not new to the tourism sector as he served as president of the Davao Tourism Association (Data).

He is also the current marketing manager of Marco Polo Hotel Davao, but with his appointment, Boncato will be forced to give up his job.

"This is a government position so I have to resign, and this is effective at the end of this month," Boncato said.

When asked by some journalists to outline his projects for tourism during Wednesday's regular Club 888 business forum at Marco Polo, Boncato begged off from answering and would rather wait that he formally assumes his post. (CRAM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/boncato-new-davao-tourism-head)

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:06 AM

Budots

September 16th, 2010, 03:07 AM

Boncato is new Davao tourism head
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

ARTURO Boncato Jr. has been appointed as the new regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Davao.

The 42-year-old Boncato will take his oath of office Thursday before Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim, who will be part of the delegation of President Benigno Aquino III in his visit to Davao City Thursday.

Post your reaction to the Manila hostage crisis

Boncato, who will replace Sonia Garcia, is not new to the tourism sector as he served as president of the Davao Tourism Association (Data).

He is also the current marketing manager of Marco Polo Hotel Davao, but with his appointment, Boncato will be forced to give up his job.

"This is a government position so I have to resign, and this is effective at the end of this month," Boncato said.

When asked by some journalists to outline his projects for tourism during Wednesday's regular Club 888 business forum at Marco Polo, Boncato begged off from answering and would rather wait that he formally assumes his post. (CRAM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/boncato-new-davao-tourism-head)

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:10 AM

Plaza del Carmen
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Budots

September 16th, 2010, 03:15 AM

The Philippines & Mindanao finest Culinary Event! :cheers:

Mindanao Culinary Festival 2010 (Part 2)
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

By Chef Ed Dychauco

THE first part of Mindanao Culinary Festival (MCF) 2010 was held last June during the Food Packaging and Processing (WOFEX Mindanao) at the Bangko Sentral in Davao City where I served as a culinary judge. From then on, I have been to Davao City every single month until this September.

I did a baking seminar for Zeelandia Philippines in July at the Linmar Suites. Then in August, I was given the privilege again to serve as judge for the annual search for the Ginoong Kadayawan. Once more, last Thursday, I was back again in the “Durian, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Lanzones and Pomelo” City of Davao for the 2nd part of MCF 2010! Amazingly “fruitful” indeed!

Despite my busy schedule, I made a commitment to the organizers of this year’s competition and I made it! I arrived in Davao just in time for breakfast. I was billeted at the newest hotel in town, the Pinnacle Hotel and Suites located in Sta. Ana, in the heart of the city. I was told they had just opened last July and not all the floors were occupied yet. Nevertheless, it was a spacious and nice hotel with ample parking spaces, a huge lobby and a grand staircase that leads to the 2nd & 3rd floors where the ballrooms and restaurants are located.

By 9 a.m., I was picked up by Mr. Angel and we went straight to SM Mall where the activities were held. Table setting, Napkin Folding, Skirting and a few other events had already been done the previous day. I missed the first day but had a truly wonderful time judging the Nestea Mocktail Competitions. I was one of the front judges together with Mr. Gatchi of Blu Gre Cafe and Ms. Tess of Claude’s for the Coca Cola Mocktails while it was Mr. Jun Sy of Nestle Phils for the Nestea Mocktails. Although, I missed all the “tasting” since I was assigned as one of the “front” judge.

It was remarkable to see these young, energetic and aspiring HRM students working hard but at the same time, enjoying the friendly competition. I could already see and pick a number of these good looking hopefuls who are sure to succeed in their endeavor. Given a few more years and with proper guidance and training, they are sure to do well.

The afternoon competitions ended early and awarding ceremonies were held at the SM Event Center immediately after. Contingents from different schools all over Mindanao were present to cheer and shout for the awards they received. It was both wonderful and astonishing how much energy and stamina these young people have! After every award was given, there was always a “picture” taking for posterity’s sake.

I still had time to go around SM Mall for half an hour and it was then back to the hotel for some needed rest. By 7pm, I was on my way to Marco Polo Hotel for MCF’s 10th year Anniversary Celebration dinner. Entitled “A Dinner with the Chefs”, it was a formal sit-down dinner at the ballroom with the who’s who in Davao! It was ably hosted by Chef Gene Gonzales and the General Manager of Marco Polo Hotel. There was music in-between and overflowing wine to go with the food being served.

The dinner was prepared by well-known chefs like: Paddy Lascano, Ed Tuazon, Penk Ching, Rhea Castro, etc. The Menu included: Multi-colored breadsticks with Tuna and Shrimp Pate and Spicy Tamban Dips, Smokes Market Shrimps, Ostrich Prociutto, Crisp Crocodile Bacon, Ostrich Pate on the Table, (Wine: Spumante Brut), For Appetizer, it was Kaffir Scented Tuna Carpaccio and Sprout Salad with Davaoeña Ensalada, Absinthe Perfumed Saang Chowder (soup), Fish Course was Curry Streaked Meuniere of Cream Dory with Seafood Cakes (wine: La Boschetta) which was followed by Lemon Sorbet with Essence of Sweet Potato Tops. Main course was Braised Crepinettes of Guinea Fowl with Exotic Rice and Mixed Grains (wine: Le Blanchette), Cheese included Vintage Blush Malagos Cheese with Crisp Lavosh and Poached Pineapple Hearts in Spiced Red Wine (wine: Nero D’ Avola), and finally Ylang Ylang Ice Cream and Tablea Cheesecake, Orchid Chiffon with Custard Sauce and Cashew Tartlets as desserts.

I got to sit in the same table where Ms. Olive Puentespina, her hubby and son were seated. I also got to connect with a distant relative of my wife, Mr. Albert Casenas. What a small world indeed! It was a great and magnificent night to enjoy good food, wonderful wine and the company of new and old friends alike.

I was really tired when I got to the hotel and after freshening up, I found “bonding” with my “queen-size” bed irresistible and didn’t wake up until I got a wake-up call the following morning! It was time to leave but not after a hearty breakfast and more “picture-picture” in the hotel!

To the organizers, Konkordans, and the Davao Tourism Association headed by Ms. Jean Bangayan, and to all her staff, my heartfelt thanks and warmest congratulations for a job well-done! Till next year!

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Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on September 15, 2010.

Sun-Star-Cagayan de Oro (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/mindanao-culinary-festival-2010-part-2)

Budots

September 16th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Something lacking on his visit this week in Mindanao! :lol:

Aquino arrives today for
first visit to Davao City
BY JUDY QUIROS

President Benigno Aquino will visit Davao City and nearby provinces today, the first since he was elected as the country’s chief executive.

Based on the proposed itinerary distributed yesterday by the Philippine Information Agency (PIA)-Davao, Aquino will arrive today at the Davao International Airport at 8:30 a.m.

At 10 a.m., Mr. Aquino will proceed to Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur for the launching of the Sibulan Hydropower Plant.

At12:30 noon, Mr. Aquino will visit the Kalahi-CIDSS projects of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Sto. Tomas, Davao del Norte.

Mr. Aquino will inspect the tribal housing project of the Ata Manobo tribe in the area. A similar inspection will be at San Jose Barangay Center/multipurpose shed and water system.

This will be followed by the awarding of SEA Kabayan checks and cash cards at the Sto. Tomas Gym.

From Davao del Norte, Mr. Aquino will go back to Davao City to grace the Regional Economic Managers’ Briefing at The Marco Polo, Davao.

He is scheduled to fly back to Manila at 6:30 p.m.

It was learned that some newly named Cabinet members will take their oath before the President during his visit in Davao City.

One of them is Art Boncato, the newly named regional director of the Department of Tourism 11 replacing then regional director Sonia Garcia.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09162010/front4.html)

Budots

September 16th, 2010, 03:44 AM

Davao City always carry the weight for Mindanao, ano nalang kaya ang Mindanao kung wala ang DC! parang movie ba? :lol:

Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Davao City tops literacy award

DAVAO City was awarded first place among highly urbanized cities for its exemplary accomplishments in literacy development.

Tagum City also won the top prize for component cities category.

Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur copped second place in Municipal Level Category A, while Cor Jesu College of Digos City in Davao del Sur won second place for its literacy program.

During the 2010 National Literacy Conference and Awards held in Baguio City last September 9 to 11, Davao City bested highly urbanized cities in delivering literacy development through its programs and projects.

The city was pitted against Butuan, General Santos, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, and Pasay City.

"This is an honor for all of us here in Davao City…Literacy now does not only focus on education, it also focus on social services." Mayor Sara Duterte said.

The mayor added that good result was achieved through the joint effort of the City Social Services and Development Office, City Mayor's Office, Vice Mayor's Office, City Planning and Development Office (CPDO), the City Health Office and all other social services department of the city.

The mayor was represented by CPDO acting head Roberto Alabado, receiving trophies from the Literacy Coordinating Council (LCC).

A cash prize of P100,000 was also given to the local government.

Alabado said the LCC weighed each contending city's social services based on the following:

* Up-to-date barangay mapping;
* Comprehensive City Development Plan and Structure that showed strategic means for the delivery of basic services to its people;
* Strong, committed and dynamic LGU leadership and management of programs that integrate literacy in all aspects of LG service;
* Institutionalization of literacy programs from early childhood (home-based) to senior citizens and even among diverse sectors to include indigenous peoples (IPs), special children, drug dependents, minors in conflict with the law, street children, prisoners, and agricultural workers which translates that awareness of programs and service is massive;
* Integration of literacy programs in various sectoral programs with strong emphasis on peace and order and social protection supported by strategic information dissemination and people's participation;
* Madrasah Program for 50 Muslim Communities in the city as LGU provides for a considerable amount of budget for the Madrasah and other Muslim benefiting initiatives;
* Central 911, open to all people in the city 24/7 which provides immediate response to health, safety, and peace and order situation of people under critical circumstances;
* Home-based, school-based, sector-based, community-based, and parish-based programs with facilities and surroundings made conducive to learning and training;
* Book Mobile/Share-a-Book programs for sustained reading interest and skills;
* Showcase of the history and heritage of the City thru Museo Davao, manned by young artists and curators, where cultural and educational values and skills are nourished;
* Strong alliance and networking with community members, business establishments, GOs, and NGOs. (Jade C. Zaldivar)

Davao City News Feed (http://davaocitynews.blogspot.com/2010/09/davao-city-tops-literacy-award.html)

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:47 AM

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 04:01 AM

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 04:02 AM

Budots

September 16th, 2010, 04:22 AM

City rakes in P5.1B investments in 2009
BY JUDY QUIROS

The city government raked in P5.1 billion in investments registered with the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center (DCIPC) in 2009, marking a 256 percent growth from the previous year.

DCIPC officer-in-charge Jason Magnaye made the announcement at the Davao City Business Forum last Tuesday at The MediSpa SM City Davao.

Magnaye said the investment growth obtained in 2009 is the highest in years.

The huge investment growth is largely driven by the property development sector, he added.

For the last three years, the property development sector accounted for 83 percent of investments, up from 61 percent from 1995 to 2007.

For this year, DCIPC is targeting P1.8 billion worth of investments, Magnaye said.

By the third quarter of this year, value of investments posted P1 billion including P612 million obtained during the first semester involving two real estate development projects, one tourism related investment, and one in agri-business.

Magnaye said new investments registered with DCPIC total P441 million involving a subdivision valued at P119 million and mix commercial use building worth P322 million.

He said investments in 2009 reached P5.1 billion because of the Abreeza Mall in Bajada.

Magnaye said the figure only covers investments that applied for tax incentives with the DCIPC.

If those that did not apply for incentives are included, the total amount of investments would increase further.

Magnaye said he is confident Davao City will continue to become an investment center in Mindanao considering the current thrust of Mayor Sara Duterte.

He said the mayor has directed DCIPC to supervise the National Economic Research and Business Action Center (NERBAC) to maintain the state of the investment sector in the city.

Magnaye said the city government is also counting on the power sector to rise after some investors recently displayed their firm interest to invest in the city.

Mindanao Daily Mirror (http://www.dailymirror.ph/Sept-2010/09162010/front5.html)

eflex

September 16th, 2010, 04:25 AM

Atty. kailan ang opening nang 3D cinema nang NCCC? :)

Il Tenore

September 16th, 2010, 05:23 AM

^^hala! wala lagi ko kabalo ani ha... hmmmm...

mCx2

September 16th, 2010, 06:32 AM

i notice that addition on top of SP building(gymnasium?activities centre)-atrocious.that shouldn't have been there-it destroys the look of this edifice plus that sickly mint green colour.same with that one atop dbp building.seems to me that this is becoming a trend-a worrying trend.you can this kind of thing around davao even on newer buildings.i understand they're trying to maximise the space.

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 06:37 AM

lakawero

September 16th, 2010, 08:27 AM

Films about RP history need never be boring
By Bayani San Diego Jr.
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:39:00 09/15/2010

Filed Under: Cinema, Entertainment (general), history
Most Read
MOVIES about our history need never be stagy and/or staid.

The Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP) recently announced the four winners of its “kaSAYSAYan” Historical Scriptwriting Contest.

Judge Teddy Co said all 46 entries were “enlightening and promising.” The jury was led by Senator Edgardo Angara.

Journalist Jose Lacaba’s “Balangiga” won top prize for “sheer brilliance and polish.” TV director Floy Quintos’ “Nan Hudhud Hi Apo Ilyam,” in second place, was hailed as “impressive.”

Third prize went to Eduardo Rocha and the late Henry Francia for “The Whirlwinds of Dust: The Fall of Antonio Luna,” described as “Hollywood-ready.” Special Mention went to Arnel Mardoquio’s “Mangulayon,” for “being a worthy story heralding Mindanao.”

Tilt vision

Then FDCP chair Rolando S. Atienza explained the tilt’s vision: “To promote and support the development and growth of the local film industry as a medium with which to uplift aesthetic, cultural and social values for a better appreciation of the Filipino identity.”

Lacaba told the Inquirer that his script was commissioned by filmmaker Chito Roño in 2004. Lacaba said Roño, a Samareño, had felt strongly about the return to the country of the Balangiga bells, which were taken as war booty by the United States during the Philippine-American War.

Quintos wrote about a “little-known yet fascinating historical figure”: William Dosser, the last American civil governor of Ifugao, who spent two decades in the northern province.

“Apo Ilyam as he was known, wanted to be an Ifugao... but he died a lonely old man in Los Angeles,” Quintos said.

A teleplay

Rocha originally wrote his winning script as a teleplay in 1997. The project stayed in limbo for years. “Luna was too complex for a one-hour drama,” said Rocha.

The famous lead character is a revolutionary general who was assassinated. “Nick Joaquin wrote a glowing introduction to it; Leo Martinez championed it,” Rocha said, but no producer wanted to touch it.

2012 target

Indie writer-director Mardoquio said “the descendants of Mangulayon (a Manobo warrior who rebelled against Americans) are still around. I plan to make the film by 2012. Davao will be proud to know that it has a hero that it can honor alongside Macario Sakay.” Mardoquio based his script on the book by local historian Dr. Macario Tiu.

FDCP is “willing to assist producers and film buffs” who may want to bring these scripts to the big screen.

Launched in February 2010, the contest is in preparation for the 150th birth anniversary of national hero Jose Rizal, the 65th anniversary of RP independence from the US and the 25th anniversary of the People Power revolution next year.

http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/entertainment/entertainment/view/20100915-292449/Films-about-RP-history-need-never-be-boring

missel_iest

September 16th, 2010, 09:41 AM

a warm congratulations to you bonx.

Boncato is new Davao tourism head
Wednesday, September 15, 2010

ARTURO Boncato Jr. has been appointed as the new regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) in Davao.

The 42-year-old Boncato will take his oath of office Thursday before Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim, who will be part of the delegation of President Benigno Aquino III in his visit to Davao City Thursday.

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Boncato, who will replace Sonia Garcia, is not new to the tourism sector as he served as president of the Davao Tourism Association (Data).

He is also the current marketing manager of Marco Polo Hotel Davao, but with his appointment, Boncato will be forced to give up his job.

"This is a government position so I have to resign, and this is effective at the end of this month," Boncato said.

When asked by some journalists to outline his projects for tourism during Wednesday's regular Club 888 business forum at Marco Polo, Boncato begged off from answering and would rather wait that he formally assumes his post. (CRAM)

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/boncato-new-davao-tourism-head)

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 12:31 PM

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 12:34 PM

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 02:13 PM

I think that Art will do a way better job than the former director. :)
was she a complete failure as a regional director of tourism davao?

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 02:16 PM

I have high hopes for Art.
i wonder who was appointed chief of the city tourism office

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 02:22 PM

was she a complete failure as a regional director of tourism davao?

I think Art brings in some new and fresh ideas for the region's tourism sector. As for the former director, not a complete failure but was quite traditional. Just my opinion. :)

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 02:24 PM

YOGO @ GMall 5th level
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GMall Sta. Ana Wing Expansion
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Yogo capital of the city na jud ang GMall. California berry, White Hat, Tutti Frutti, and Yogo. :)

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 02:25 PM

^^ :lol:

http://a.imageshack.us/img638/5443/imgp4922copy.jpg
so which office/official is responsible in the maintenance of the aesthetics of this mmonument. inscription is melting away:D

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 02:28 PM

I think Art brings in some new and fresh ideas for the region's tourism sector. As for the former director, not a complete failure but was quite traditional. Just my opinion. :)
traditional. which means?

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 02:29 PM

Matina
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KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Yogo capital of the city na jud ang GMall. California berry, White Hat, Tutti Frutti, and Yogo. :)

Naay mang libre sa imo ug YOGO bai Rod! kamo lang daw duha! :lol::banana:

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 02:42 PM

PNoy drops good news tidbits to Davao business group
By Mai Gevera

Davao City (17 September) -- President Benigno Aquino III dropped little clues of his good news as he faced the Davao businessmen in yesterday's Regional Economic Managers' Briefing at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City.

"I'm bringing in better news from my New York trip." But the President would not want to spill the beans yet not until everything is on finality.

However, his scheduled trip to New York in a few days would bring in several tons of jobs back home. President Aquino just doesn't want to give details, so as not to be called a liar if he falls short of his promise.

Attended by more than 100 businessmen from the various provinces of Davao, the economic briefing served as a dialogue for Aquino's economic team to present economic and financial direction of the administration as well as for the business sector to air out concerns to the national leaders.

Aquino assured the business group of his priority concern in alleviating poverty. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the KALAHI-CIDDS program handled by the Department of Social Welfare and Development remain as his top programs.

The economic team was also around to hear concerns of the business group. The team was composed of Finance secretary Cesar Purisima, National Economic and Development Authority DDG Rolando Tungpalan, Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, and Budget and Management secretary Florencio Abad.

The team was united in supporting for responsible mining and the development of the banana industry in the region. The business group also pledged support for the proposed open sky policy as pushed by the Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim.

Other concerns raised by the business sector is for the stronger participation of the Regional Development Council in proposing and deciding for national projects.

Mindanao Business Council chairperson Vicente Lao claimed that the distribution of national projects is still very much centrally-controlled and that it's time for the local partners to participate in the decision-making.

The business group also urged the national government to consider nuclear power as a source for energy as its way of solving the energy crisis in Mindanao.

President Aquino, on his part, bared that his team is seriously studying the nuclear source of power.

The regional economic managers' briefing was the last official engagement of President Aquino in his visit here. Aquino flew back to Manila after his private meetings with local leaders. (PIA) [top]
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100917.htm&no=01

davaoeagle, the highlighted part is i thought malacanangs open display of support to the industry.

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 02:47 PM

traditional. which means?

Traditional like it was quite the usual. It doesn't mean that it was bad or a failure. It was still good.

I still remember one of the best tourism expo (can't remember the name and what year it was maybe 2002-2003) I have seen which was held at the FDS of SM City. It was really great to see gimmicks of each province/region in their respective gigantic booths (don't know the proper term). I hope that we can see more of it in the near future and hopefully better. :)

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 02:50 PM

Aquino Launches Hydropower Plant in Davao del Sur
By SARAH JANE R. HILOMEN
September 16, 2010, 7:04pm

STA. CRUZ, Davao del Sur, Philippines — In his first visit after the elections, President Benigno S. Aquino III on Thursday launched the Hedcor Sibulan Hydropower plant here to provide clean and renewable energy to the region.

With Aquino launching the project, the executives of Aboitiz Power, owner of Hedcor Sibulan, expressed confidence that the 42.5-MW greenfield project, costing P6 billion, would make a significant contribution to the Mindanao grid. Early last year, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the groundbreaking for the project.

In his speech, Aquino expressed gratitude to the efforts of the private sector in resolving the power shortage in Mindanao. "This is a testament to success when the private sector becomes allies of the people," he said.

The Hedcor Sibulan plant is tapping the Sibulan and Baroring Rivers for an estimated generation of over 200 million kilowatt hours of renewable energy.

Erramon Aboitiz, president of Aboitiz Power, disclosed that the Sibulan hydroelectric power plant's generated carbon neutral electricity is expected to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 95,000. It is the first hydropower facility in the country registered under the United Nation's Framework Convention on Climate Change as a Clean Development Mechanism project that will sell certified emission reduction units to industrialized countries.

"It is our answer to the growing demand to develop energy sources that are clean and renewable. It is also our contribution to the worldwide effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and arrest the worsening effects of global warming," he said.

The construction of the Sibulan hydroelectric power plant has contributed an estimated P700 million for sustainable projects such as new and improved farm-to-market roads of 49 kilometers, local employment of about 1,100 jobs, rural electrification, and scholarship programs.

Aquino expressed hope that the power shortage problem will be eventually solved. "I hope that before the end (of my term) the power shortage problem will be nothing more than a bad memory," he said.

He suggested other projects that could maximize the generating capacity of Mindanao such as windmill farms in Camiguin and Davao del Sur, a village in Surigao del Sur and Davao Oriental with solar panels as roof, and mini-hydropower plants with local business investors using rural manpower."

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/277437/aquino-launches-hydropower-plant-davao-del-sur

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 02:57 PM

Magallanes Residences, T-crane, Museo Dabawenyo and Bonifacio:lol:
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rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 02:59 PM

^^ Murag gibitbit ni ka andres ang t-crane. :lol::lol:

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 03:01 PM

Pila ba ka shops tanan sa Gmall?

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 03:02 PM

Traditional like it was quite the usual. It doesn't mean that it was bad or a failure. It was still good.

I still remember one of the best tourism expo (can't remember the name and what year it was maybe 2002-2003) I have seen which was held at the FDS of SM City. It was really great to see gimmicks of each province/region in their respective gigantic booths (don't know the proper term). I hope that we can see more of it in the near future and hopefully better. :)
okay. its not that bad. mindanao is not a bad market i reckon. but i would like to see the overall performance of davao region particularly davao city which is the show window of regional tourism. interesting to know how was davao city faring in terms of exposure in the wider market against its counterparts in the philippines?

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:02 PM

^^ Murag gibitbit ni ka andres ang t-crane. :lol::lol:

Ah! nagpaka katkat pud diay ni si Boni karon! di na diay guna iyang hinagiban karon! T-crane na!:lol::bash:

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:04 PM

Pila ba ka shops tanan sa Gmall?

hapit na siguro 400 karon.. mag inihapay na pud ta?:lol:
naka tapal na ra ba ko sa mga banko sa chinatown!:nuts::lol:

Rajah_Soliman

September 16th, 2010, 03:05 PM

Rajah_Soliman

September 16th, 2010, 03:06 PM

^^ Murag gibitbit ni ka andres ang t-crane. :lol::lol:

Magallanes Residences, T-crane, Museo Dabawenyo and Bonifacio:lol:
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katkatang angkol bonifacio oy :lol:

Il Tenore

September 16th, 2010, 03:07 PM

YOGO @ GMall 5th level
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naa gyud manglibre ani ron diri ba.. naa gyud ron.. :D

clue: kanang ningkuha aning pic! :lol:

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:08 PM

San Pedro Street
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KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:10 PM

naa gyud manglibre ani ron diri ba.. naa gyud ron.. :D

clue: kanang ningkuha aning pic! :lol:

istoryahee!:lol::bash:

Il Tenore

September 16th, 2010, 03:14 PM

^^
weh! kadatu nimo! di pa ka manglibre? asa naman ang pinagsamahan nato? :lol:

Il Tenore

September 16th, 2010, 03:15 PM

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 03:16 PM

okay. its not that bad. mindanao is not a bad market i reckon. but i would like to see the overall performance of davao region particularly davao city which is the show window of regional tourism. interesting to know how was davao city faring in terms of exposure in the wider market against its counterparts in the philippines?

I hope the chart in this article helps.

http://www.bworldonline.com/Research/economicindicators.php?id=0410

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 03:18 PM

^^
weh! kadatu nimo! di pa ka manglibre? asa naman ang pinagsamahan nato? :lol:

Gilibre jud ko ana ni bai Katribu sir Il Tenore. Nangaon mi sa pizza hut. :lol::bash:

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:20 PM

Gilibre jud ko ana ni bai Katribu sir Il Tenore. Nangaon mi sa pizza hut. :lol::bash:

^^
weh! kadatu nimo! di pa ka manglibre? asa naman ang pinagsamahan nato? :lol:

Pag sure mong duha ui! nagsabot man siguro mo!:bash::lol::lol::lol:

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 03:20 PM

I hope the chart in this article helps.

http://www.bworldonline.com/Research/economicindicators.php?id=0410
with the exception of baguio city, among tradional destinations, davao performed the lowest. dismal performance imo

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 03:26 PM

Latest NSCB Fact Sheet of Davao Region

http://a.imageshack.us/img836/2056/grdp.jpg

Latest update of Davao Region MDG performance

http://www.nscb.gov.ph/RU11/MDG/mdg%20watch%202010_prov.htm

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:30 PM

Asa nga elevator ni???
http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/11/600x600/35/DSC04666.JPG?et=OHu4KYqX8%2BjlwoDIj3Ml1w&nmid=360564592

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 03:32 PM

Asa nga elevator ni???
http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/11/600x600/35/DSC04666.JPG?et=OHu4KYqX8%2BjlwoDIj3Ml1w&nmid=360564592

sa pryce na siya?

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 03:37 PM

sa pryce na siya?

tumpak! :lol: :bow:

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 04:07 PM

P441-M Investments Get Tax Incentives in Davao
September 16, 2010, 6:22pm

DAVAO CITY (PNA) -- The newest investments in Davao City valued at P441 million that passed through the Davao City Investments and Promotion Center (DCIPC) have been exempted from paying the mayor's permit and other fees, DCIPC officer-in-charge Jason Magnaye said Thursday.

He said the approved investments during the first semester amounted to P612 million.

Magnaye said they need to work hard in order to meet their target of P1.9 billion this year.

One of the recently approved investments involves real estate where one is a subdivision project worth P119 million and the other, a commercial building for mixed use with investments at P322 million.

Magnaye also said that the earlier investments consist of two projects on real estate, one in tourism while the other in agri-business.

In the pipeline are other projects on real estate and commercial buildings, he said.

He said majority of the investments in Davao City for the past several years are in real property development.

He said for the past three years, projects in the city were dominated by property development, which drew a share of 83 percent of the total investments.

He cited that since DCIPC started in 1995, property development got the biggest chunk as it cornered 61 percent of the total investments.

Magnaye said he is optimistic of hitting their target as they incorporate service marketing in finding new investors.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/277415/p441m-investments-get-tax-incentives-davao

eflex

September 16th, 2010, 04:12 PM

YOGO @ GMall 5th level
http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/18/600x600/42/DSC05547.JPG?et=4R4N4m7bWLedQpngTqmCGQ&nmid=366100836
GMall Sta. Ana Wing Expansion
http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/18/600x600/43/DSC05549.JPG?et=TpMSuj0jbkuU2ecca7K7Tg&nmid=366100836
open na yung tutti frutti yogurt sa ground floor? Mas maganda yun...self service sya... Magkuha ka lang tapos..weigh mo sya then bayaran mo...20/oz or gram sya

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 04:15 PM

open na yung tutti frutti yogurt sa ground floor? Mas maganda yun...self service sya... Magkuha ka lang tapos..weight sya then bayaran mo...20/oz or gram sya

sa ground floor.. atbang sa supermarket:)

Wadaboy

September 16th, 2010, 04:20 PM

with the exception of baguio city, among tradional destinations, davao performed the lowest. dismal performance imo

Its ok, I'm sure when our new malls, new condos, new hotels and other new developments specially the high rise buildings are finish.... tourists will come and visit Davao.

By the way, Davao City is the only place in Mindanao that belongs to one of the top tourist destinations in RP. Imagine the Mindanao stigma and the distance from Manila and Cebu makes Davao in disadvantage.

Camarines and Boracay is obvious, Davao will overtake Baguio in the future and hold 5th place firmly then after that, the city will try to overtake Camarines. :)

2 cents.

rodincouch

September 16th, 2010, 04:22 PM

open na yung tutti frutti yogurt sa ground floor? Mas maganda yun...self service sya... Magkuha ka lang tapos..weight sya then bayaran mo...20/oz or gram sya

wa pa ni open. pero murag pahumanay na to.

Wadaboy

September 16th, 2010, 04:27 PM

RP TOURISM 2010

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/9/1062066//tourism.jpg

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 04:30 PM

Its ok, I'm sure when our new malls, new condos, new hotels and other new developments specially the high rise buildings are finish.... tourists will come and visit Davao.

By the way, Davao City is the only place in Mindanao that belongs to one of the top tourist destinations in RP. Imagine the Mindanao stigma and the distance from Manila and Cebu makes Davao in disadvantage.

Camarines and Boracay is obvious, Davao will overtake Baguio in the future and hold 5th place firmly then after that, the city will try to overtake Camarines. :)

2 cents.
tourism davao office needs a performer. someone better who you can rely on in the sales department. someone who can deliver results. someone deserving. violent reactions welcome:D

Wadaboy

September 16th, 2010, 04:36 PM

There are only few international routes to Davao, we must open more. You're right, there should be someone who will sell Davao City effectively for tourism to grow.

KaTRIBU

September 16th, 2010, 04:36 PM

tourism davao office needs a performer. someone better who you can rely on in the sales department. someone who can deliver results. someone deserving. violent reactions welcome:D

Dinabaw is qualified! ;):lol:

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 04:41 PM

RP TOURISM 2010

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/9/1062066//tourism.jpg
1st half comparative data. but the thing is, there are tourism related activities int his period like araw ng davao. and i gues travel in this period is also picking up towards peak season. growth expectations is supposed to be high, like as it is in other areas in that data. not the best effort of those behind that performance

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 04:51 PM

Dinabaw is qualified! ;):lol:
he might overxpose davao to the wrong marketlol *peace*

Wadaboy

September 16th, 2010, 04:54 PM

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 04:56 PM

42.5 MW Sibulan hydro plant now running at full capacity

Hedcor Inc., a unit of the Aboitiz Power Corp., yesterday started running the 42.5 megawatt mini-hydroelectric power plant in Sibulan, Davao del Sur in full capacity.

The capacity of the Sibulan hydro plant was hiked from its initial 25 MW to its current 42 MW. The first unit started operations early last year.

The facility consists of two cascading run-of-river hydropower plants that harness water coming from the Sibulan and Baroring Rivers.

The project is set to deliver about 200 million kilowatt-hours annually to Davao Light Power Co., the largest power distribution utility in Mindanao, to augment the tight power supply in the region.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/09172010/busi7.html

Wadaboy

September 16th, 2010, 05:04 PM

^^

Getting ready for the onslaught of new investments.....

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 05:07 PM

I really like to know Davao's tourism performance for the whole year....

I think the distance from Manila is the disadvantage, Many Manileños or from Luzon would love to go to Davao but didn't because its expensive. Yung may pera lang ang pumupunta. I think many will go to Cebu instead then Boracay.... same thing sa Camarines.
i think they came up a program that was intended for budget travellers. sort of tour packages. but the effort wasnt showing effectiveness. you could see how other regional tourism heads outperformed davaos. some of them(areas) are new in the list

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:08 PM

i wonder who was appointed chief of the city tourism office

I think it's Jason Magnaye.

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:15 PM

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100917.htm&no=01

davaoeagle, the highlighted part is i thought malacanangs open display of support to the industry.

I'm glad with gesture of the chief exec. It's a sign he's all for the development of the mining and banana industries which are both staples for the Davao Region. Throw in the open skies which he pledges to support too. I'm going bananas over it. :banana:

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 05:15 PM

I think it's Jason Magnaye.
i see. but i thought hes with davao city investment promotion.

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:17 PM

^

I think all that changed with Inday Sara. I'm really not sure now anymore. Maybe the other goys can shed light.

shaKEIRa

September 16th, 2010, 05:18 PM

[QUOTE=shaKEIRa;63722033]
thats mindanao world trade and exibhition centre. take my word for it

:lol::lol::lol:

[QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]
:lol: Shak must be hitting rough patches. Now I wonder if he's really from Davao.

taga sasa ko oi... pero since 2004 wala nako sa davao gyud ga stay og dugay...

[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63725155]
From his postings, I have this impression that he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first. Even non-Davaoenos who have browsed this forum for a while would know that the builiding in the picture is Ateneo :bash:

Ah!!! mao ba!!! addu diay na... malay ba nako with that angle but it doesnt mean "he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first"... next time, pls be careful sa imong words... ayaw kung magalit sa forums!!! at minsan lang ako magalit...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 05:21 PM

I'm glad with gesture of the chief exec. It's a sign he's all for the development of the mining and banana industries which are both staples for the Davao Region. Throw in the open skies which he pledges to support too. I'm going bananas over it. :banana:
pretty good. banana industry is a major employer of the region. well the country. top grosser among traditonal exports of the philippines. it deserves priority support

Wadaboy

September 16th, 2010, 05:22 PM

I'm glad with gesture of the chief exec. It's a sign he's all for the development of the mining and banana industries which are both staples for the Davao Region. Throw in the open skies which he pledges to support too. I'm going bananas over it. :banana:

Hmmmm.... this is embarrassing but what is open skies?

Pls tell me so that I can go like this :banana: :cucumber::banana2::carrot::pepper: too.... :)

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 05:28 PM

[QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]
:lol::lol::lol:
[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63725155]
taga sasa ko oi... pero since 2004 wala nako sa davao gyud ga stay og dugay...
[QUOTE=iamwatching;63725687]
Ah!!! mao ba!!! addu diay na... malay ba nako with that angle but it doesnt mean "he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first"... next time, pls be careful sa imong words... ayaw kung magalit sa forums!!! at minsan lang ako magalit...:ohno::ohno::ohno:
shakiera, youre quoting the wrong posts. i did not say anything to doubt where youre coming from. hweres your sexiest pose. i missed it

shaKEIRa

September 16th, 2010, 05:31 PM

[QUOTE=shaKEIRa;63801261][QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]
:lol::lol::lol:
[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63725155]
taga sasa ko oi... pero since 2004 wala nako sa davao gyud ga stay og dugay...

shakiera, youre quoting the wrong posts. i did not say anything to doubt where youre coming from. hweres your sexiest pose. i missed it

sa pag reply na... ana mo gawas... tanawa sad imong reply...

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:33 PM

pretty good. banana industry is a major employer of the region. well the country. top grosser among traditonal exports of the philippines. it deserves priority support

Who was that congressman who postulated the total ban on spraying. I think he was out to kill this big industry that propelled Davao's economy for years and years and years. Was he just jealous of Davao?

Il Tenore

September 16th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Pag sure mong duha ui! nagsabot man siguro mo!:bash::lol::lol::lol:
wala uy! di ba rodincouch? (shifting eyes) :D

MtApoStandard

September 16th, 2010, 05:36 PM

Who was that congressman who postulated the total ban on spraying. I think he was out to kill this big industry that propelled Davao's economy for years and years and years. Was he just jealous of Davao?
:lol:

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:37 PM

[QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]

:lol::lol::lol:

[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63725155]

taga sasa ko oi... pero since 2004 wala nako sa davao gyud ga stay og dugay...

[QUOTE=iamwatching;63725687]

Ah!!! mao ba!!! addu diay na... malay ba nako with that angle but it doesnt mean "he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first"... next time, pls be careful sa imong words... ayaw kung magalit sa forums!!! at minsan lang ako magalit...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Wrong quote but that's fine. I guess people in general get tired of reading questions whose answers are handy with just a little back browsing.

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:40 PM

shaKEIRa

September 16th, 2010, 05:42 PM

[QUOTE=shaKEIRa;63801261][QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]

:lol::lol::lol:

[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63725155]

taga sasa ko oi... pero since 2004 wala nako sa davao gyud ga stay og dugay...

Wrong quote but that's fine. I guess people in general get tired of reading questions whose answers are handy with just a little back browsing.

but then he can answer me this way "addu roxas na"... instead of putting some words nga pwede na dili i post. no harm done pa kung ana lang...

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:43 PM

Hmmmm.... this is embarrassing but what is open skies?

Pls tell me so that I can go like this :banana: :cucumber::banana2::carrot::pepper: too.... :)

Open skies policy for Davao which means that Davao will be positioned for more seats for its flight routes and more international routes to and fro.

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 05:49 PM

[QUOTE=davaoeagle;63802269][QUOTE=shaKEIRa;63801261][QUOTE=MtApoStandard;63722261]

:lol::lol::lol:

but then he can answer me this way "addu roxas na"... instead of putting some words nga pwede na dili i post. no harm done pa kung ana lang...

Right. Let's put is this way. Just backread everytime and visit the Davao thread more often so you know it like the back of your hand just like what real Davaoeño does. Not to be self-serving but I've been gone for 7 years yet I still know which building is this or that except those that haven't had much exposure here in the forum.

shaKEIRa

September 16th, 2010, 05:54 PM

[QUOTE=shaKEIRa;63802535]
Right. Let's put is this way. Just backread everytime and visit the Davao thread more often so you know it like the back of your hand just like what real Davaoeño does. Not to be self-serving but I've been gone for 7 years yet I still know which building is this or that except those that haven't had much exposure here in the forum.

mao gani magpost ko usahay og smileys so that i i know where to start reading... but it doesnt mean nga kato nga angle sa addu wala nako kabalo nga addu diay to, wala nako ga think sa akong ipang post... sana ga think sad siya nga dili siya maka buhat og conflicts before siya mag post...:ohno:

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 06:15 PM

VP complex is awesome. I won't trade it for any other complex within Mindanao though I must
say the mall could really use a big reno within and without.

davaoeagle

September 16th, 2010, 06:50 PM

Corporate News
Posted on 10:09 PM, September 16, 2010
Aboitiz opens hydro plant, eyes coal

LISTED ABOITIZ Power Corp. opened its new hydroelectric power plant in Davao yesterday, in a bid to meet increasing power demand in the region.

The 42.5-megawatt (MW) Sibulan hydropower plant in Davao del Sur was formally launched yesterday with President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III as guest of honor.

Aboitiz Power President and Chief Executive Erramon I. Aboitiz said in a statement the plant would provide additional power to unit Davao Light and Power Corp.

The Sibulan Hydropower Project will deliver over 200 million kilowatt-hours annually. The project is under Cleanergy, Aboitiz Power’s brand for clean and renewable energy.

“This responsible choice by Davao Light has a secondary effect of encouraging more investment in renewable generation capacity on the part of investors like Aboitiz Power,” said Mr. Aboitiz.

He added the Sibulan hydropower plant was the company’s “answer to the growing demand to develop energy sources that are clean and renewable.”

The Sibulan hydropower plant consists of two run-of-river plants harnessing energy from the Sibulan and Baroring rivers.

The project was built by Aboitiz Power subsidiary Hedcor Sibulan, Inc.

Construction began in 2007. The estimated cost is P5.121 billion.

Aboitiz Power earlier said it was hoping to diversify its portfolio to lessen the region’s dependence on hydroelectric power.

Mindanao suffered severe power outages early this year due to a dry spell caused by the El Niño phenomenon.

Aboitiz Power will be entering more coal projects and lower the renewable energy mix in the company’s portfolio to 30% from 42%.

The company however reiterated that it would not abandon the development of new hydroelectric power projects.

The firm is looking for a place within Davao City where it could build a 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant. An initial study showed the company would need about $400 million to build the coal-fired plant next year.

Davao City’s power demand, the largest among urban centers in Mindanao, is estimated to be at least a fourth of the 1.4-gigawatt total.

The bulk of the city’s power supply comes from Northern Mindanao, specifically from hydropower plants in Bukidnon and the Lanao provinces.

Based on data from the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, Mindanao’s power supply is 53% dependent on hydroelectric plants.

Aboitiz Power’s core net income jumped by 579% to P12.9 billion in the first half of the year from P1.9 billion in the same period last year.

Consolidated net income also jumped by 694% to P12.7 billion from P1.6 billion.

Shares in Aboitiz Power closed at P21.80 in yesterday’s trading, up by 1.9% from its previous close of P21.40. -- E. N. J. David with a report from C. Q. Francisco

Rajah_Soliman

September 16th, 2010, 07:13 PM

Dinabaw is qualified! ;):lol:

he might overxpose davao to the wrong market :lol: :nocrook:

:rofl: minsan lang bumanat si angkol mtapostandard pero bull's eye :rofl: :jk: lang angkol dinabaw :lol:

Rajah_Soliman

September 16th, 2010, 07:15 PM

^^ sya ba tong nasa tabi ni mutya ng davao??? :D

http://img837.imageshack.us/img837/4369/davamart.jpg

tj_brewed

September 16th, 2010, 08:18 PM

Ah!!! mao ba!!! addu diay na... malay ba nako with that angle but it doesnt mean "he likes to post whatever thought that crosses his mind without thinking about it first"... next time, pls be careful sa imong words... ayaw kung magalit sa forums!!! at minsan lang ako magalit...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

True.... in fairness to Shakeira, he/she loves posting this ->>>> :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: and this "Az en" ehehehehe peace Shakeira!

tj_brewed

September 16th, 2010, 08:20 PM

mao gani magpost ko usahay og smileys so that i i know where to start reading... but it doesnt mean nga kato nga angle sa addu wala nako kabalo nga addu diay to, wala nako ga think sa akong ipang post... sana ga think sad siya nga dili siya maka buhat og conflicts before siya mag post...:ohno:

Tahan na Shakeira...dali ra kaau ka manluod ba...lolz..hugs u tyt......ayaw na kasuko kay kita kita ra bitaw.

tj_brewed

September 16th, 2010, 08:34 PM

i wonder who was appointed chief of the city tourism office

Isnt it Giovanni “Bong” Aportadera? Who, by the way, is also an SSC Davao forumer, remember those days? :)

tj_brewed

September 16th, 2010, 08:38 PM

http://www.dccd.com/images/buildworld.jpg

WTC group eyes more investments in Davao City (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/1382-wtc-group-eyes-more-investments-in-davao-city)
Written by Manuel T. Cayon / Reporter
THURSDAY, 16 SEPTEMBER 2010 14:37

DAVAO CITY—The investors in the World Trade Center (WTC) convention complex in Manila are visiting the city for the second time to look into the city government’s suggestion that they also put up convention center to cater to international conventions.

tj_brewed

September 16th, 2010, 09:01 PM

So let's check Davao's pillars in the tourism industry.

Arturo P. Boncato Jr. - new regional director of the Department of Tourism (DOT) Davao Region

- once a director of sales and marketing of Marco Polo Hotel Davao
- was a president of Davao Tourism Association (Data)

Ms. Mary Ann Montemayor - head of Davao Region Tourism Council 2010 - 2013
- Owner of Villa Margarital Hotel
- one of the prime movers in the city's tourism, quoted several times online and known for her overwhelming support for a new convention center to be built in the city to push Davao City's tourism industry further.
- was a convenor of Green Alliance for Davao in 2010
-former chair of the BIMP-EAGA tourism council and of the Small Hotel Association of Davao
- more

Bong Aportadera - Davao City Tourism Officer
- former Kapisanan ng mga Broadkaster sa Pilipinas (KBP) Davao Chapter president
- one the owners of Basti’s Brew
- was once a dj in Manila's Magic 89.9
- co owner of Davao's Mix FM

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 12:30 AM

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 12:38 AM

Davao City Street Scenes
http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/10/600x600/30/DSC04491.JPG?et=sEX9v%2BXLqgoK7fw1zi5%2CeA&nmid=359690468

http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/10/600x600/56/DSC04517.JPG?et=pmGRM0bZJk6sQA40fqWRwA&nmid=359690468

http://multiply.com/mu/jcsalva/image/1/photos/10/600x600/58/DSC04519.JPG?et=RzjmStiRhye6faEk%2Cvx8Sg&nmid=359690468

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 12:45 AM

VP complex is awesome. I won't trade it for any other complex within Mindanao though I must
say the mall could really use a big reno within and without.

:okay::okay::okay:

Wadaboy

September 17th, 2010, 02:07 AM

Open skies policy for Davao which means that Davao will be positioned for more seats for its flight routes and more international routes to and fro.

Ahhh ok.....

So that should be implemented ASAP.... I see no reason why we can't. Considering Davao is an ideal place for tourist. There should be more international routes to and fro Davao as what I suggested before to increase the tourist volume in the city.

Open Skies? OH YEAH! :banana:

BTW other things Pnoy revealed that intriuges me is nuclear energy (looks like a good idea but you know, people in Davao are environmentalists so I don't think so).

And, his surprise for us after his visit in New York. Hmmmmm.....

reancorbz84

September 17th, 2010, 02:12 AM

tj_brewed

September 17th, 2010, 02:34 AM

sana si maam baby montermayor na lang ang RD!.... :ohno: di si Art Boncato......tsk tsk tsk....

I think mas ok ang position na ginahold ni maam montemayor. DOT XI kc is more on the national government side while kay Ms Montemayor more on the private sector. And I strongly believe na if may manguna sa development natin esp in tourism, it should be the business sector with the assistance of the local government as represented by the city tourism office and the national government as represented by DOT X1. That's my two cents ha pero i can probably be wrong. :D

rodincouch

September 17th, 2010, 03:34 AM

Budots

September 17th, 2010, 03:37 AM

PNoy drops good news tidbits to Davao business group

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (17 September) -- President Benigno Aquino III dropped little clues of his good news as he faced the Davao businessmen in yesterday's Regional Economic Managers' Briefing at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City.

"I'm bringing in better news from my New York trip." But the President would not want to spill the beans yet not until everything is on finality.

However, his scheduled trip to New York in a few days would bring in several tons of jobs back home. President Aquino just doesn't want to give details, so as not to be called a liar if he falls short of his promise.

Attended by more than 100 businessmen from the various provinces of Davao, the economic briefing served as a dialogue for Aquino's economic team to present economic and financial direction of the administration as well as for the business sector to air out concerns to the national leaders.

Aquino assured the business group of his priority concern in alleviating poverty. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the KALAHI-CIDDS program handled by the Department of Social Welfare and Development remain as his top programs.

The economic team was also around to hear concerns of the business group. The team was composed of Finance secretary Cesar Purisima, National Economic and Development Authority DDG Rolando Tungpalan, Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, and Budget and Management secretary Florencio Abad.

The team was united in supporting for responsible mining and the development of the banana industry in the region. The business group also pledged support for the proposed open sky policy as pushed by the Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim.

Other concerns raised by the business sector is for the stronger participation of the Regional Development Council in proposing and deciding for national projects.

Mindanao Business Council chairperson Vicente Lao claimed that the distribution of national projects is still very much centrally-controlled and that it's time for the local partners to participate in the decision-making.

The business group also urged the national government to consider nuclear power as a source for energy as its way of solving the energy crisis in Mindanao.

President Aquino, on his part, bared that his team is seriously studying the nuclear source of power.

The regional economic managers' briefing was the last official engagement of President Aquino in his visit here. Aquino flew back to Manila after his private meetings with local leaders. (PIA) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p100917.htm&no=1&date=)

rodincouch

September 17th, 2010, 03:38 AM

wala uy! di ba rodincouch? (shifting eyes) :D

Panlibre sir ba. Ingon ni bai Katribu manlibre daw unta ka ato. :lol:

rodincouch

September 17th, 2010, 03:41 AM

PNoy drops good news tidbits to Davao business group

By Mai Gevera

Davao City (17 September) -- President Benigno Aquino III dropped little clues of his good news as he faced the Davao businessmen in yesterday's Regional Economic Managers' Briefing at Marco Polo Hotel, Davao City.

"I'm bringing in better news from my New York trip." But the President would not want to spill the beans yet not until everything is on finality.

However, his scheduled trip to New York in a few days would bring in several tons of jobs back home. President Aquino just doesn't want to give details, so as not to be called a liar if he falls short of his promise.

Attended by more than 100 businessmen from the various provinces of Davao, the economic briefing served as a dialogue for Aquino's economic team to present economic and financial direction of the administration as well as for the business sector to air out concerns to the national leaders.

Aquino assured the business group of his priority concern in alleviating poverty. The Public-Private Partnership (PPP) and the KALAHI-CIDDS program handled by the Department of Social Welfare and Development remain as his top programs.

The economic team was also around to hear concerns of the business group. The team was composed of Finance secretary Cesar Purisima, National Economic and Development Authority DDG Rolando Tungpalan, Bangko Sentral Deputy Governor Diwa Guinigundo, and Budget and Management secretary Florencio Abad.

The team was united in supporting for responsible mining and the development of the banana industry in the region. The business group also pledged support for the proposed open sky policy as pushed by the Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim.

Other concerns raised by the business sector is for the stronger participation of the Regional Development Council in proposing and deciding for national projects.

Mindanao Business Council chairperson Vicente Lao claimed that the distribution of national projects is still very much centrally-controlled and that it's time for the local partners to participate in the decision-making.

The business group also urged the national government to consider nuclear power as a source for energy as its way of solving the energy crisis in Mindanao.

President Aquino, on his part, bared that his team is seriously studying the nuclear source of power.

The regional economic managers' briefing was the last official engagement of President Aquino in his visit here. Aquino flew back to Manila after his private meetings with local leaders. (PIA) [top]

PIA News (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p100917.htm&no=1&date=)

I hope that it all turns out good for the region specially with the decentralization of the national projects.

Budots

September 17th, 2010, 03:44 AM

In my opinion, kulang talaga ng convergence ang government (between the local units and local and national) and the private sector. Parang kanya2x lang ang diskarte. Sana na strengthen yung island to highland na tagline. Like na define yung island destinations up to the highland destinations. Para kasing pearl farm at eden nature park lang ata ang nakikita doon.

tama gyud ka, afaik their was no cooperation between DOTXI and Davao Tourism before, now with BA(Bong Aportadera) and AB(Art Boncato) they should fuse the gap of Davao's tourism, btw they are school mates in DCHS along with city planning head Rob Alabado. :) DCHS shines! :cheers:

I like Pnoy he has a heart for Davao and Mindanao, i'm seeing the return of ex Pres. Fidel V. Ramos! :cheers:

tj_brewed

September 17th, 2010, 03:49 AM

tj_brewed

September 17th, 2010, 03:55 AM

Im really excited for Davao. Im not wishing for it to be so urbanized like other major cities in Asia, highrise or without highrises, its ok as long as it offers a modern city lifestyle. It's a sweet escape kc for those who are tired of the cement filled, polluted, and noisy megacities.

Budots

September 17th, 2010, 03:55 AM

^^ si Moncato man siguro na? :lol:

SiliconGulf

September 17th, 2010, 04:07 AM

eflex

September 17th, 2010, 04:12 AM

eflex

September 17th, 2010, 04:18 AM

RP TOURISM 2010

http://www.fileden.com/files/2007/5/9/1062066//tourism.jpg

:cheers:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:22 AM

Sept. 17, 2010
Bambu Estate
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San Pedro Ulas Campus
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Japanese Tunnel Hotel
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Wood Lane
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Montclair Highlands
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Metro Davao KINGS INN
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Twin Palms
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Palmetto Place Condominium
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Unknown U/C's
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Goys, kani nga bldg, estimate nako mga 8F pataas, dako ni nga bldg nasa 4th level na.
Maa, Davao City
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eflex

September 17th, 2010, 04:22 AM

...

dapat lng talaga magrenovate ang VP....nice location and hindi masyado traffic ang lugar...

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:30 AM

Asa dapit?
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Budots

September 17th, 2010, 04:34 AM

maa pa lang daghan na construction . pero ingon ni tuko kay di daw kaabot 50 ang construction sa Davao ? :lol:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:36 AM

maa pa lang daghan na construction . pero ingon ni tuko kay di daw kaabot 50 ang construction sa Davao ? :lol:

ingna siya na "Pag tsur"!:lol:

anyway,
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs652.snc4/61224_119206371466593_100001316914693_120463_6760822_n.jpg

Bagani

September 17th, 2010, 04:36 AM

sana si maam baby montermayor na lang ang RD!.... :ohno: di si Art Boncato......tsk tsk tsk....

I agree.

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:53 AM

Goys, homegrown petroleum company ba ning Star Oil?
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KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:54 AM

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Il Tenore

September 17th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Panlibre sir ba. Ingon ni bai Katribu manlibre daw unta ka ato. :lol:
aw.. ning-ingon diay ko ato? wala diba? :D:D

shaKEIRa

September 17th, 2010, 06:53 AM

True.... in fairness to Shakeira, he/she loves posting this ->>>> :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: and this "Az en" ehehehehe peace Shakeira!

Tahan na Shakeira...dali ra kaau ka manluod ba...lolz..hugs u tyt......ayaw na kasuko kay kita kita ra bitaw.

im fine... pero iwasan nalang og post og unnecessary phrases. az en!!! :cheers:

tj_brewed

September 17th, 2010, 07:23 AM

im fine... pero iwasan nalang og post og unnecessary phrases. az en!!! :cheers:

Isnt that one of the rules? That's why we normally use OT to pave way for unnecessary posts or posts not related to the main topic at hand. :D

*Off-topic posting is inappropriate.

For list of other rules:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=601824

Very OT: Posting just for the sake of posting alone and repetitive smileys or phrases just to post something, may not be directly and specifically indicated as one of the rules, but can be considered as spamming which is part of the rules.

And personally, it's a bit annoying when I'm so thirsty for Davao updates, and when I logged on to skyscrapercity.com and saw an update about Davao, u can easily determine that the thread has been updated diba coz the font becomes bolder and its blue color becomes darker, but when u open the link or the forum, all u can see is....Az En or :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: So frustrating! Nothing against to the people posting as such but just to the content of the post. And the trend of such activity is quite obvious and visible by the way. Seeing same posts "Az En or :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:" not just on this thread but on other threads. Isnt that spamming?

But still love ko parin si Shakeira kahit nakakainis minsan mga az en nya and :cheers:. mwuah! hugs u tyt! dont make damdam aight?

Budots

September 17th, 2010, 08:13 AM

http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/8797/davaog.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/davaog.jpg/)

http://img713.imageshack.us/img713/8713/davao2.jpg (http://img713.imageshack.us/i/davao2.jpg/)

Davao City Philippines

This is the climate change action from Davao City Philippines. Taken last February 12, 2010 beside the newly completed Ecological Sanitary Landfill. Davao city through its Mayor Rody Duterte has created a Task Force on Climate Change. Its initial move was to join the 350 movement and be counted as one of the cities in the world calling for the reduction of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. The landfill is our concrete local action to address the global concern.
Pls acknowledge the photographer Edgar Arro. We were on board a helicopter courtesy of Mayor Duterte.
There was also a tree planting activity around the landfill area, where 350 trees were planted by the people of Davao City

350 Org(flickr) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/350org/4383803843/in/photostream/)

rodincouch

September 17th, 2010, 10:35 AM

hapit na siguro 400 karon.. mag inihapay na pud ta?:lol:
naka tapal na ra ba ko sa mga banko sa chinatown!:nuts::lol:

:lol:

Daghana na jud ug shops sa Gmall. Pila pa kahay madungag ana pagkahuman sa renovation.

shaKEIRa

September 17th, 2010, 10:43 AM

Isnt that one of the rules? That's why we normally use OT to pave way for unnecessary posts or posts not related to the main topic at hand. :D

*Off-topic posting is inappropriate.

For list of other rules:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=601824

Very OT: Posting just for the sake of posting alone and repetitive smileys or phrases just to post something, may not be directly and specifically indicated as one of the rules, but can be considered as spamming which is part of the rules.

And personally, it's a bit annoying when I'm so thirsty for Davao updates, and when I logged on to skyscrapercity.com and saw an update about Davao, u can easily determine that the thread has been updated diba coz the font becomes bolder and its blue color becomes darker, but when u open the link or the forum, all u can see is....Az En or :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: So frustrating! Nothing against to the people posting as such but just to the content of the post. And the trend of such activity is quite obvious and visible by the way. Seeing same posts "Az En or :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:" not just on this thread but on other threads. Isnt that spamming?

But still love ko parin si Shakeira kahit nakakainis minsan mga az en nya and :cheers:. mwuah! hugs u tyt! dont make damdam aight?

yes but i mean for offensive phrases kanang pwede ra gani nimo i keep by yourself... like kato lagi akong gi commentan gyud... i think smileys are way of expressing here sa forums... :cheers: one smiley nalang... :lol: az en!!!

btw, moadto kog digos karon november 06 - 08... pwede ta mag mini meet dira sa digos...
whatever happens in the forums, leave it here nalang...:cheers:

Rajah_Soliman

September 17th, 2010, 11:10 AM

naa gihapon ang old aura aning kalyeha ni... nice :cheers:

Davao City Street Scenes
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KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 01:33 PM

Ulas, Davao City
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Rajah_Soliman

September 17th, 2010, 01:47 PM

Ulas, Davao City
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nice nice nice.... parang hindi sa pinas.... :cheers:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 01:53 PM

nice nice nice.... parang hindi sa pinas.... :cheers:

parang saan ankol? :lol:

Rajah_Soliman

September 17th, 2010, 01:57 PM

parang saan ankol? :lol:

parang sa burma .... toinks :rofl:

Wadaboy

September 17th, 2010, 02:04 PM

Burma.... katung Myanmar.... hehehe bitaw bitaw.

Pero gwapo baya pud ang Yangon... formerly Rangoon.

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 02:07 PM

parang sa burma .... toinks :rofl:

Payts kaayo!:lol::lol:

Naypyitaw, Burma:cheers:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Naypyitaw_Tollbooth.jpg/800px-Naypyitaw_Tollbooth.jpg

Rajah_Soliman

September 17th, 2010, 02:26 PM

Payts kaayo!:lol::lol:

Naypyitaw, Burma:cheers:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Naypyitaw_Tollbooth.jpg/800px-Naypyitaw_Tollbooth.jpg

ikaw ha katkat ka ha.. nganong kani man imong i butang nga pics... :lol: pangita ug pictures nila kanang naa sa probinsya dafet... mura dyud ulas (nice kaayo) ;) :cheers:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 02:37 PM

ikaw ha katkat ka ha.. nganong kani man imong i butang nga pics... :lol: pangita ug pictures nila kanang naa sa probinsya dafet... mura dyud ulas (nice kaayo) ;) :cheers:

:colgate:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 03:04 PM

Lon Wah Temple
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KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 03:25 PM

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rodincouch

September 17th, 2010, 03:40 PM

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eflex

September 17th, 2010, 03:51 PM

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:08 PM

rodincouch

September 17th, 2010, 04:12 PM

^^ wa ka kabantay na ang mga buildings sa roxas avenue kay color rich? :lol:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:17 PM

^^ wa ka kabantay na ang mga buildings sa roxas avenue kay color rich? :lol:

:lol: bitaw ba! at least na hinay hinay nag ka puno ang Roxas Avenue karon..:cheers:

KaTRIBU

September 17th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Diversion Road
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:goodnight:runaway:

mCx2

September 17th, 2010, 06:09 PM

Payts kaayo!:lol::lol:

Naypyitaw, Burma:cheers:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/42/Naypyitaw_Tollbooth.jpg/800px-Naypyitaw_Tollbooth.jpg

Lest we forget.......remember how the Myanmar gov't treat its populace.their developments are for naught.:ohno:

Rajah_Soliman

September 17th, 2010, 06:14 PM

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nice nice nice.....

Rajah_Soliman

September 17th, 2010, 06:21 PM

mCx2

September 17th, 2010, 07:17 PM

mCx2

September 17th, 2010, 07:32 PM

any chance that durian hotel can be revived?any rumors guys?what a waste.i've seen the interior of this hotel including rooms ,function halls,and even their very lavish ballroom-complete with corporate boxes all around the walls and a grand stage to boot.that was their last addition before the fall.

mCx2

September 17th, 2010, 07:41 PM

VP complex is awesome. I won't trade it for any other complex within Mindanao though I must
say the mall could really use a big reno within and without.

the opening of that upcoming sm lanang could be the death knell for VP.or it might somehow survive in similar circumstances to that of harrison plaza in Manila.Shame,this is supposed to be our first shopping mall in the whole davao region.well unless they renovate and rebrand...maybe

KaTRIBU

September 18th, 2010, 01:25 AM

^^well,why not?we can do it!we can start with just one street as an experiment and see how it goes for at least a year.one thing with pinoys though-we hate walking.even with short distances we take a ride with jeepneys or cabs.and we take pride in alighting from a vehicle right at our doorstep or ''certain'' destination.and i wonder why in the western movies people walk long distance until i experienced it-it's not that bad really.i understand we have a tropical climate with a killer humidity@times.but we can change attitudes and call it ''new trends in living high".just my honest opinion.:):)

impressive opinion and experienced! :okay:

KaTRIBU

September 18th, 2010, 01:32 AM

ako ning ibalhin nganhi kay lami mag-damngo ngari nga thread... :lol:

unta sa reign ni bongkato matinuod ni... daghan kaayong raket ang syudad ani sama sa pay-park houses, museums, creation of indian town (bombay town :lol:) ug uban pa.... plus mahatagan pa dyud mga sidewalk vendors (ayaw ng mga bulingit ha :lol: ) ug livelihood... :lol: :cheers:

a flickR find ;) (ang green mao na unta ang himoong pedestrian lane)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/4999042706_cdec63d7cb_z.jpg

:cheers:
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