Philippines loses US$1.1bn to water pollution

DAVAO CITY - The Philippine economy has been losing as much as 67 billion pesos (US$1.19 billion) each year because of water pollution, a recent World Bank environment report said.

Robert Vance Pulley, World Bank Philippines country director, said the losses include 47 billion pesos in unrealized tourism income, a 17 billion pesos decline in fisheries production and the loss of 3 billion pesos spent to fight water-borne diseases and other health concerns.

"Clean water should be at the center of the strategy for reducing poverty in the country," Pulley said, quoting the recent Philippine Environment Monitor (PEM) report, which identified the country's water critical regions as the national capital region (Metro Manila), Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog and Central Visayas.

He said that losses due to environmental pollution are on the rise in the Philippines, where the domestic, agricultural and industrial sectors produce nearly 2.2 million metric tons of waste each year.

The report raised alarm over the rising contamination level in the country's groundwater supply. PEM cited that about 58% of the groundwater sampled by the World Bank in the country in 2003 is already contaminated by coliform and needs treatment.

According to this report, disease-causing bacteria and viruses usually thrive in untreated wastewater, which can spread and contaminate water reservoir, threaten biodiversity and deteriorate people's quality of life.

Diseases caused by water pollution usually include gastro-enteritis, diarrhea, typhoid, cholera, dysentery, hepatitis and even severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), the report said.

(Asia Pulse/PNA)

Worsening pollution causes 2 000 deaths yearly


Environmental


DAVAO CITY, Feb. 22 (PNA)--Worsening pollution in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Baguio is causing an estimated 2,000 premature deaths each year, 9,000 cases of chronic bronchitis and 51 million days of respiratory illnesses, according to the World Bank's report on The Philippine Environment Monitor 2002 on Air Quality.

The World Bank has urged the Philippine government to give priority to air pollution.

Environment secretary Elisea Gozun has signed Memorandum Circular No.2003-03, designating the entire Davao City as the "Davao City Airshed."

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now taking positive steps to clean up the air in Metro Davao and Baguio City, including some parts of the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

"With the advent of modernization and development, human activities continue to affect our environment and health. By pinpointing sources of air pollution in a specific area and its extent, we will be able to come up with systematic and scientific anti-air pollution programs and emission standards," Gozun said.

The designation of geographic air boundaries and its governing board will aid the DENR in checking air quality, set up emission standards, including penalties for a particular airshed as well as draw up anti-pollution programs suited for a given area, which may vary from one airshed to another," Gozun added.

The designation of Davao City as an airshed is in compliance with Section 9 of Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of l999.

RA 8749 defines airsheds as areas "with similar topography and common climate and weather conditions which affect the movement of pollutants in the atmosphere, and share common interest, development programs, prospects and problems."

Based on the 2000 government census, Davao City has 1.147 million residents. Southern Mindanao has an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent or 13 persons per hour.

Regional directors of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Departments of Health (DOH), Trade and Industry (DTI), Energy (DOE), Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the chief, Meteorological Officer of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will comprise the governing board.

Likewise, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs) are also represented in the governing board, which is tasked to formulate policies, standards and action plans and to submit an Annual Air Quality Status Report for the airshed.

Last year, the DENR designated the entire Metro Manila and parts of Regions III and IV were part of the Metro Manila Airshed. While the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-lapu and Talisay and the municipalities of Naga, Minglanilla, Cordova, Liloan and Compostela were designated as part of the Cebu Airshed. (PNA)

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Worsening pollution causes 2 000 deaths yearly
Saturday, February 22 2003 @ 07:14 PM GMT

Environmental


DAVAO CITY, Feb. 22 (PNA)--Worsening pollution in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Baguio is causing an estimated 2,000 premature deaths each year, 9,000 cases of chronic bronchitis and 51 million days of respiratory illnesses, according to the World Bank's report on The Philippine Environment Monitor 2002 on Air Quality.

The World Bank has urged the Philippine government to give priority to air pollution.

Environment secretary Elisea Gozun has signed Memorandum Circular No.2003-03, designating the entire Davao City as the "Davao City Airshed."

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now taking positive steps to clean up the air in Metro Davao and Baguio City, including some parts of the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

"With the advent of modernization and development, human activities continue to affect our environment and health. By pinpointing sources of air pollution in a specific area and its extent, we will be able to come up with systematic and scientific anti-air pollution programs and emission standards," Gozun said.

The designation of geographic air boundaries and its governing board will aid the DENR in checking air quality, set up emission standards, including penalties for a particular airshed as well as draw up anti-pollution programs suited for a given area, which may vary from one airshed to another," Gozun added.

The designation of Davao City as an airshed is in compliance with Section 9 of Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of l999.

RA 8749 defines airsheds as areas "with similar topography and common climate and weather conditions which affect the movement of pollutants in the atmosphere, and share common interest, development programs, prospects and problems."

Based on the 2000 government census, Davao City has 1.147 million residents. Southern Mindanao has an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent or 13 persons per hour.

Regional directors of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Departments of Health (DOH), Trade and Industry (DTI), Energy (DOE), Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the chief, Meteorological Officer of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will comprise the governing board.

Likewise, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs) are also represented in the governing board, which is tasked to formulate policies, standards and action plans and to submit an Annual Air Quality Status Report for the airshed.

Last year, the DENR designated the entire Metro Manila and parts of Regions III and IV were part of the Metro Manila Airshed. While the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-lapu and Talisay and the municipalities of Naga, Minglanilla, Cordova, Liloan and Compostela were designated as part of the Cebu Airshed. (PNA)

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Huwebes, Agosto 24, 2006 8:57:21 AM



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Worsening pollution causes 2 000 deaths yearly
Saturday, February 22 2003 @ 07:14 PM GMT

Environmental


DAVAO CITY, Feb. 22 (PNA)--Worsening pollution in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Baguio is causing an estimated 2,000 premature deaths each year, 9,000 cases of chronic bronchitis and 51 million days of respiratory illnesses, according to the World Bank's report on The Philippine Environment Monitor 2002 on Air Quality.

The World Bank has urged the Philippine government to give priority to air pollution.

Environment secretary Elisea Gozun has signed Memorandum Circular No.2003-03, designating the entire Davao City as the "Davao City Airshed."

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is now taking positive steps to clean up the air in Metro Davao and Baguio City, including some parts of the province of Benguet in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR).

"With the advent of modernization and development, human activities continue to affect our environment and health. By pinpointing sources of air pollution in a specific area and its extent, we will be able to come up with systematic and scientific anti-air pollution programs and emission standards," Gozun said.

The designation of geographic air boundaries and its governing board will aid the DENR in checking air quality, set up emission standards, including penalties for a particular airshed as well as draw up anti-pollution programs suited for a given area, which may vary from one airshed to another," Gozun added.

The designation of Davao City as an airshed is in compliance with Section 9 of Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of l999.

RA 8749 defines airsheds as areas "with similar topography and common climate and weather conditions which affect the movement of pollutants in the atmosphere, and share common interest, development programs, prospects and problems."

Based on the 2000 government census, Davao City has 1.147 million residents. Southern Mindanao has an annual growth rate of 2.6 percent or 13 persons per hour.

Regional directors of the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Departments of Health (DOH), Trade and Industry (DTI), Energy (DOE), Interior and Local Government (DILG) and the chief, Meteorological Officer of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) will comprise the governing board.

Likewise, the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people's organizations (POs) are also represented in the governing board, which is tasked to formulate policies, standards and action plans and to submit an Annual Air Quality Status Report for the airshed.

Last year, the DENR designated the entire Metro Manila and parts of Regions III and IV were part of the Metro Manila Airshed. While the cities of Cebu, Mandaue, Lapu-lapu and Talisay and the municipalities of Naga, Minglanilla, Cordova, Liloan and Compostela were designated as part of the Cebu Airshed. (PNA)

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PNA 02220857

Highrises within Buhangin, Bajada and Lanang would be a "no-no" in those areas. There's a certain radius that should be free from "obstruction" within the vicinity of the international airport.


That made me wonder in early 90s when Mr. Escora (owner of Durian Hotel) planned to erect a 35 storey building just off the current campus of Colegio de San Ignacio. The scale model was shown in the area in full view of the paasers but never saw the light of day due to Asian Financial Crisis.

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A merry mix of Japanese businessmen, journalists, and tourists are all armed with cameras as they went around Agdao Public Market and savor the real Davao outside the air-conditioned malls and hotels. The group, were among the visitors who came for the Kadayawan Festival and stayed on to enjoy a much quieter Davao. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

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the eagles are either at work or sleeping .... :runaway:

It's the former Rajah, ningkamot para kauli sa bonito Davao!

my dream for davao? just imagine this... leave it as is. no new building construction for a year. but put all wires and cables underground, put fresh asphalt to all road networks complete with new embedded markings. finish the drainage upgrade. restore old heritage houses, refurbish all existing buildings, malls, commercial centers, etc. by the time then finished na ang PTA, sports complex, chinatown. relocate all squatters, marina complex from sasa to toril and river promenade from riverfront to bucana with floating restos. DONE! now freeze, ok who needs highrises?

mas ganahan ko kay sa mag tukod dretso ug new buildings and infra without 1st addressing those mentioned, maparehas lang ta sa manila ana morag concrete jungle.


......(madadagdag lang po..) plus give all buildings a fresh coat of paint :runaway:

It's the former Rajah, ningkamot para kauli sa bonito Davao!

kanus-a man....hapita ko diri kay mu-hitch ko nimo http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys2/00009144.gif......

(atay ning Viva Macau...wa pa dyud mutubag sa kong queries) :runaway:

have you noticed the new establishments in Davao? Check the similarities in colors and designs..


bitaw bai TJ... morag mga younger architects ang naga design no? no offense to "old" architects but karon ra man gud ni nanggawas gud so i presume mga bata nag himo ani hehe.

Same here specially the unkempt-looking buildings at the right hand side of south bound Claveria just opposite former Crickets Club (lol for Crickets).

......(madadagdag lang po..) plus give all buildings a fresh coat of paint :runaway:

apil nato sa "refurbish all buildings" sir rajah hehehe. IMHO it's not an impossible dream man diba? mas doable pa gani kay sa 40++ storey up nga mga buildings...

pag gutom kayo, just follow the light don't worry, there's food over there and you can go back unlike the light inside that dreaded tunnel.
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kanus-a man....hapita ko diri kay mu-hitch ko nimo http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys2/00009144.gif......

(atay ning Viva Macau...wa pa dyud mutubag sa kong queries) :runaway:

Nah! wala pa akong enchanted oil (lana sa wakwak) lol. I hope to go home next Kadayawan, ngek tagal pa talaga. I'd like to fly the future Japan-Davao flight. Fly JAL from Vancouver (kay naa sila promo 3-night stay sa Tokyo ba to?) then fly to Davao from there. Neat! Ok pud ko via Singapore then fly Silk Air to Davao kay wa pa pud ko katamak sa Singapore. sha, sha (cuneta or padilla) tama na ang mangarap ng gising. 1am na tawon diri. lol

apil nato sa "refurbish all buildings" sir rajah hehehe. IMHO it's not an impossible dream man diba? mas doable pa gani kay sa 40++ storey up nga mga buildings...

mao dyud ma'am (sa tinuod naglibog ko kung bai od laki ka?)..pls give me a hint)....re:refurbish..ato ra i express in a much explicit/specific manner aron ma sabtan...basig diay naay building owner diri nga nagdaginot....request ra ta nga "painting lang aron ma-minimize ang, matud pa ni Bagani, visual pollution" :cheers:

bitaw bai TJ... morag mga younger architects ang naga design no? no offense to "old" architects but karon ra man gud ni nanggawas gud so i presume mga bata nag himo ani hehe.

apil na diha si Graves, 'young gen of archis'.

Nah! wala pa akong enchanted oil (lana sa wakwak) lol. I hope to go home next Kadayawan, ngek tagal pa talaga. I'd like to fly the future Japan-Davao flight. Fly JAL from Vancouver (kay naa sila promo 3-night stay sa Tokyo ba to?) then fly to Davao from there. Neat! Ok pud ko via Singapore then fly Silk Air to Davao kay wa pa pud ko katamak sa Singapore. sha, sha (cuneta or padilla) tama na ang mangarap ng gising. 1am na tawon diri. lol

uli ko first quarter, basig three months ko pahulay sa ato-ah...na-miss na nako ang tilaok sa manok... :)
re: sq-di na ko anang singapore kay grabe ang control ginahimo sa mga pinoy.....ug kasukahon na dyud ko anang changi..... :runaway:

^^ morag MMDA Gwapo Project man na sir rajah. how about offering owners of dilapidated buildings trip for 2 to hongkong kay naay promo and cebupac if they'll blow up those eyesores hehehe. or ra man nang karaan basta gi maintain lang pod oi. btw, i am a HE as in hehehe.

mao dyud ma'am (sa tinuod naglibog ko kung bai od laki ka?)..pls give me a hint)....re:refurbish..ato ra i express in a much explicit/specific manner aron ma sabtan...basig diay naay building owner diri nga nagdaginot....request ra ta nga "painting lang aron ma-minimize ang, matud pa ni Bagani, visual pollution" :cheers:


machong Kilots intawon na si Bai Junax oi! (intsik si uy!)

Dia ra! Shaking hands with Mayor Digong.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/SSCKADAYAWANMEET27.jpg

machong Kilots intawon na si Bai Junax oi! (intsik si uy!)

Dia ra! Shaking hands with Mayor Digong.

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/SSCKADAYAWANMEET27.jpg


aw...nganong gwapa man lagi tong na-a sa avatar? ...abi dyud nako she...pareho diay ta intsik :lol:

uli ko first quarter, basig three months ko pahulay sa ato-ah...na-miss na nako ang tilaok sa manok... :)
re: sq-di na ko anang singapore kay grabe ang control ginahimo sa mga pinoy.....ug kasukahon na dyud ko anang changi..... :runaway:

mao ba? sige lang try ko lang din, para maka experience sa ka istriktohan ng Singapore. Gusto pa ron makita ang Changi kasi one of the best aiports daw globally.

So far so good Lena. I hope you have now fully recovered from your injuries.
Take care when driving.

Hi davaoeagle almost tipped davaeagowl..hehehehe.. :jk: nice you are fine over there ...close to my old homeland...nope, am not recovered yet..I am black and blue look like a boxer hehehe and I do have pain...but survive through this thread... to follow you guys in your discussions and jokes as far as I can understand what you say is a treat, I do not understand that ceubano+ mix, but in english and german is good enough for me.....

ady answer to your question earlier, I mainly live of being a strickt teacher :nono: hehe for immigrants I do have many fiipina students among others from all over the world. The filipinas try to help me pronounce your language right and do they laugh and have fun doing it... hehe no, no am not strickt I am mild and friendly to all my students, as a soothing cool drink on a hot day..hehehe

Nice day to all!

aw...nganong gwapa man lagi tong na-a sa avatar? ...abi dyud nako she...pareho diay ta intsik :lol:

Di ko sinabi na intsik si Bai Junax ha. 'pun' yon. 'eto o.... "machong Kilots intawon na si Bai Junax oi! (intsik si uy!)"

sus bai eagle... pag ka plastar na lang gyud hehe. i'm shy na, you make display display my picture here o gosh i love duterte (cris aquino accent yan ha). ssshh si inday duterte ako love hehe. bitaw intsik man na si oi... chiong oi igsoon ni chiong ki. :)

So sorry to hear about what happened to you. I hope you can fully recover soon, though.

It's hard for us not to switch to our sweet 'native tongue' sometimes but we'll make sure we stick to English as often as possible.

Di ko sinabi na intsik si Bai Junax ha. 'pun' yon. 'eto o.... "machong Kilots intawon na si Bai Junax oi! (intsik si uy!)"


sorry...my statement was non-discriminatory...i was basing my comment on his looks....and not on your comment (karon ra ko naka-notice...nagdalidali man god ko ron kay late na kooo :lol:)
:runaway: i'll check ur reply pag-abot sa opis :runaway:

sus bai eagle... pag ka plastar na lang gyud hehe. i'm shy na, you make display display my picture here o gosh i love duterte (cris aquino accent yan ha). ssshh si inday duterte ako love hehe. bitaw intsik man na si oi... chiong oi igsoon ni chiong ki. :)

ako na gi store ang mga pics ninyo sa akong hard drive mao naa ko copy kay closed na ang thread 22. there you go para mailhan ka ni Rajah. lol

kaw ha, crush pud diay nimo si Inday Sarah. Kulbaan pud ta ani kang Mayor noh? Pero hot gyud si Inday.

sorry...my statement was non-discriminatory...i was basing my comment on his looks....and not on your comment (karon ra ko naka-notice...nagdalidali man god ko ron kay late na kooo :lol:)
:runaway: i'll check ur reply pag-abot sa opis :runaway:

No worries oi! (intsik si Uy!.....again!) lol

Catcha later, my BELOVED Davao! I'll be dreaming of you tonight....na na na na. (singing to the tune of late Selena's popular ditty) zzzzzz!

me too bai davaoeagle... be back tom for my friday shift here in SSC haha. heading south after 5 mins, i miss my couch and channel 18. :)

philippine madrigal singers captivate audiences in sweden and finland

29 May 2006 – Philippine Ambassador to Stockholm, Sweden Victoria S. Bataclan reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Philippine Madrigal Singers – the Madz – enchanted audiences in Helsinki and Stockholm during full-length concerts in both Nordic capitals from 20 to 26 May 2006.

“In both cities, the Madz’ entrancing rendition of complex sacred and secular music as well as Filipino classics stirred a usually reserved Nordic audience into clamoring for several encores,” Ambassador Bataclan said.

The Madz’ visit to the Finnish capital revitalized its 30-year old link with Finland’s premiere choir known as the Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat (YL). Madz also renewed ties with three other Finnish choirs, namely the Tapiola Children’s Choir, the Veräjäpelto Youth Choir and the Laulu Miehet Choir which hosted the Filipino ensemble.

In Finland, the Madz performed at the 188-year old House of Nobility in downtown Helsinki. Dr. Petri Ruutu, a former YL member and organizer of the Helsinki concert, remarked that the Madz’ performance was “solid platinum.” This sentiment was shared by the rest of the Madz’ Finnish audience, the majority of whom were experts in choral music, as evidenced by an atypical standing ovation given by the Finns to the choral group.

In Stockholm on 22 May 2006, the Madz brought close to 500 members of the Swedish audience, led by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Charlotte Svensson, near tears as they listened to the Madz’ singing Vem Kan Segla (Who Can Sail?), a sentimental Swedish folk song.

“This is one of the most beautiful renditions of Vem Kan Segla”, remarked Urban Wedin, Producer of Sweden’s Romeo & Julia Kören.

The Madz’ Stockholm was capped by a national day reception hosted by Ambassador Bataclan at Nybrokajen, a 19th-century concert hall at the center of Stockholm. Reception guests feasted on a sumptuous array of Filipino food against a backdrop of paintings of renowned Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor.

To maximize the choral group’s debut in the Nordics, the Embassy arranged a live TV performance by the Madz on TV4, Sweden’s largest private TV network with arguably the widest audience reach across the entire country. The Madz’ maiden appearance on Swedish TV, according to the program host Anders Kraft, was “breathtaking.”

The Embassy rounded off Madz’ program in Stockholm with “Crossings”, a spontaneous presentation of sorts with the Sweden’s Romeo & Julia Kören at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm on 23 May 2006.

“This extraordinary, unrehearsed presentation of the diverse artistic styles of both choirs is envisioned by the Embassy as a prelude to a bigger cultural exchange that will take place during the 60th anniversary of Philippines-Sweden diplomatic relations in 2007,” Ambassador Bataclan remarked.

The string of successful concerts in the Nordic capital ended in Helsingborg, Sweden where the Madz performed at the Raus Kyrkan and Maria Kyrkan on 26 May 2006. A farewell concert was also scheduled for 27 May 2006 at Ramlösa in Helsingborg.

philippine madrigal singers captivate audiences in sweden and finland

29 May 2006 – Philippine Ambassador to Stockholm, Sweden Victoria S. Bataclan reported to the Department of Foreign Affairs that the Philippine Madrigal Singers – the Madz – enchanted audiences in Helsinki and Stockholm during full-length concerts in both Nordic capitals from 20 to 26 May 2006.

“In both cities, the Madz’ entrancing rendition of complex sacred and secular music as well as Filipino classics stirred a usually reserved Nordic audience into clamoring for several encores,” Ambassador Bataclan said.

The Madz’ visit to the Finnish capital revitalized its 30-year old link with Finland’s premiere choir known as the Ylioppilaskunnan Laulajat (YL). Madz also renewed ties with three other Finnish choirs, namely the Tapiola Children’s Choir, the Veräjäpelto Youth Choir and the Laulu Miehet Choir which hosted the Filipino ensemble.

In Finland, the Madz performed at the 188-year old House of Nobility in downtown Helsinki. Dr. Petri Ruutu, a former YL member and organizer of the Helsinki concert, remarked that the Madz’ performance was “solid platinum.” This sentiment was shared by the rest of the Madz’ Finnish audience, the majority of whom were experts in choral music, as evidenced by an atypical standing ovation given by the Finns to the choral group.

In Stockholm on 22 May 2006, the Madz brought close to 500 members of the Swedish audience, led by State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Charlotte Svensson, near tears as they listened to the Madz’ singing Vem Kan Segla (Who Can Sail?), a sentimental Swedish folk song.

“This is one of the most beautiful renditions of Vem Kan Segla”, remarked Urban Wedin, Producer of Sweden’s Romeo & Julia Kören.

The Madz’ Stockholm was capped by a national day reception hosted by Ambassador Bataclan at Nybrokajen, a 19th-century concert hall at the center of Stockholm. Reception guests feasted on a sumptuous array of Filipino food against a backdrop of paintings of renowned Filipino artist Manuel Baldemor.

To maximize the choral group’s debut in the Nordics, the Embassy arranged a live TV performance by the Madz on TV4, Sweden’s largest private TV network with arguably the widest audience reach across the entire country. The Madz’ maiden appearance on Swedish TV, according to the program host Anders Kraft, was “breathtaking.”

The Embassy rounded off Madz’ program in Stockholm with “Crossings”, a spontaneous presentation of sorts with the Sweden’s Romeo & Julia Kören at the prestigious Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm on 23 May 2006.

“This extraordinary, unrehearsed presentation of the diverse artistic styles of both choirs is envisioned by the Embassy as a prelude to a bigger cultural exchange that will take place during the 60th anniversary of Philippines-Sweden diplomatic relations in 2007,” Ambassador Bataclan remarked.

The string of successful concerts in the Nordic capital ended in Helsingborg, Sweden where the Madz performed at the Raus Kyrkan and Maria Kyrkan on 26 May 2006. A farewell concert was also scheduled for 27 May 2006 at Ramlösa in Helsingborg. END

Originally Posted by Lena
dinabaw Maayong Buntag min vän, I hope your fever is really gone today and you feel better, no more of those late nights out causes fever hahaha

Well folks I am up it is 04.30 in this country and I am going back to sleep again after I have a cup of ....yes, yes,


Didi you say ihave a mini van ? like the jeep? :) yeah i feel alot better today .. just some runny nose :runaway:
Nice articles you posted about Davao Gulf and The Madrigal singers

See ya later @8pm :hi:

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As viewed from Jack's Ridge.

No worries oi! (intsik si Uy!.....again!) lol


first quarter na lang lugwa ug davao... reunion to with GC's pod... :runaway:

Didi you say ihave a mini van ? like the jeep? :) yeah i feel alot better today .. just some runny nose :runaway:
Nice articles you posted about Davao Gulf and The Madrigal singers

See ya later @8pm :hi:

dinabaw haha did not say mini van I said "min vän" swedish and means my friend.. happy to hear you feel better and not so sick anymore...you know late night's out is bad hahaha...hehehe...

Thanks for noticing me in here nice of you...:wink2:

Have a nice afternoon. I am busy now with helping my mamma enetertain some of her ladyfriends..for a while ...with my foot up on a chair, feels goood the have the leg up...sitting is hard..for la long time..

:goodbye:

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/CAQXMH5I.jpg
As viewed from Jack's Ridge.

Hi berniemacksouthcentr...phuuu hard to spell :) nice over view picture! Alot of green ....nice..

^^ That's what I like about Davao Inday Lena. Greens can mix with Greys with colorful people and a scent so memorable, it brings nostalgia to what is beautiful Davao! :) Just call me Berniemack in short,hehe! :D

philippine madrigal singers captivate audiences in sweden and finland


hi inday leena
they were here last may...but honestly...they weren't as good as the madrigals I've known/heard in 1995 .. :runaway:


ps: i want to :poke: challenge you to a salsa duel :lol:

Davao's roads should be rehabilitated. Ang pangit na talaga.... Good evening guys:)

Davao's roads should be rehabilitated. Ang pangit na talaga.... Good evening guys:)


we have to raise funds for that benzon (TIC) :lol: ....btw, u should be home by now :runaway:

Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is it really a city? What is a defintion of a city? Does IGACOS count?

Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS) is it really a city? What is a defintion of a city? Does IGACOS count?

definition city is kind of like a ...densley and large populated urban area.....

Hi scandinavian girl nice meeting you , are you really from Sweden ? yeah But IGACOS is not dnesly populated and no buidldings or good roads to speak of.

Hi scandinavian girl nice meeting you , are you really from Sweden ? yeah But IGACOS is not dnesly populated and no buidldings or good roads to speak of.

should be in bed by now d'eagowl :runaway:

Hi scandinavian girl nice meeting you , are you really from Sweden ? yeah But IGACOS is not dnesly populated and no buidldings or good roads to speak of.

Hi d'eagowl..how do you know I am from Sweden in the first place.?.Yes am almost a swede but have alot of german blue blood in my veines, some french, some russian and some tjeckish...but yes count myself to the swedish "tribe" feel like a swede hahaha "pinching my arm" yeap am a swede hahaha

I did not say Igacos is a city...just made a post on the defintion of a city...I have never been to or seen Igacos so have no idéa about this place or town or city...what is it now a village??:D

Nice meeting you to d'eagowl...do I know you somehow??? :D

Hi Rajah... do you know eagowl's thrive @ night ..hoot ..hoot..

should be in bed by now d'eagowl :runaway:

Hi rajah..how nice to see you...yea let´s take a duel in salsa....oh maybe not now then you will win ....cause my foot wont take a step hahha later on I dare you ...:hug:

shall i call you SG, scandinavian girl? do you know August Strinberg and Kerstin Ekman?

shall i call you SG sacnadinavian girl? do you know August Strinberg and Kerstin Ekman?


Oh just call me Helena that is my fulll name..yes of course I know August Strindberg...a great swedish author and Kerstin Ekman as well...how do you know or what do you like about these writers ...?

Hi Rajah... do you know eagowl's thrive @ night ..hoot ..hoot..


can you translate this line for me before you go rat-hunting, my cebuano is not that good...



Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stand in the way of sinners,
nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

thanks...

Hi Rajah... do you know eagowl's thrive @ night ..hoot ..hoot..


can you translate these lines for me before you go rat-hunting tonight :) , my cebuano is not that good...



Blessed is the man who doesn’t walk in the counsel of the wicked,
nor stand in the way of sinners,
nor sit in the seat of scoffers;

thanks...:runaway:

@ junax..bantay bitaw dili ko nimo uban sa Tagum ha..

gikan ko Karls-SM ganina, nagkita mi ni xzibit uban nya iya wife

ok Helena then , Stindberg i know he struggles w/ women and have doubts about them in his personal life :) but i like his naturalistic and impressionalistic works just LOVE it anyway nice knowing you .

agi lang ko...

taken from Gaisano Mall of Davao

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good night to all...

^^ That's what I like about Davao Inday Lena. Greens can mix with Greys with colorful people and a scent so memorable, it brings nostalgia to what is beautiful Davao! :) Just call me Berniemack in short,hehe! :D

Thanks Berniemack for letting me shorten your name. are you form Davao? Or do you live outside it..thinking of the nostalgia? :)

ok Helena then , Stindberg i know he struggles w/ women and have doubts about them in his personal life :) but i like his naturalistic and impressionalistic works just LOVE it anyway nice knowing you .


Yes Strindberg did have alot of struggle with women but yet loved them.

Was nice meeting you to d'eagowl welcome as a new member in this motley group of people..

ummm i don't eat rat rajah i go for snakes :) ...... umm tricky qoute but anway got to fly now! nice meeting you!

dave are you up on the roofs of Davao taking pictures to...wow ...that is kind of scary..take care when you are up there :runaway:

ummm i don't eat rat rajah i go for snakes :) ...... umm tricky qoute but anway got to fly now! nice meeting you!


bye...owlie... :) beware of my booby trap next time.... :runaway:

agi lang ko...

taken from Gaisano Mall of Davao


Share ko lang dave pano ng pix mo. Hello Davao!


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Share ko lang dave pano ng pix mo. Hello Davao!


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maulan ngayon sa davao? :runaway:

Markii: Salamat sa pag-edit. Halos tanang pix nako dili nako kalugar og edit. Aw, kay dili diay ko kabalo moedit.

dave are you up on the roofs of Davao taking pictures to...wow ...that is kind of scary..take care when you are up there :runaway:

i wasnt scared at all. ive got security escort with me... http://photos.friendster.com/photos/03/56/10386530/3333577813712l.jpg

Markii: Salamat sa pag-edit. Halos tanang pix nako dili nako kalugar og edit. Aw, kay dili diay ko kabalo moedit.



i wasnt scared at all. ive got security escort with me... http://photos.friendster.com/photos/03/56/10386530/3333577813712l.jpg


hahha dave, nice see that nothing bad can happen to you up there...

pls say hi to Gina for me .. :) :) :)

hahha dave, nice see that nothing bad can happen to you up there...

pls say hi to Gina for me .. :) :) :)

Sure I will.

Good night Lena.

goodnight dave....lols kamo ra may makatulog kay magpulaw man ghapon ko...:(

goodnight dave....lols kamo ra may makatulog kay magpulaw man ghapon ko...:(

hirit for the last time.

mentras nangatulog mi, kuyugan ka ni valentina:
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where have all the ssc davao guys and gals gone?

BOI okays P767-M packaging plant project of Lapanday
By Marianne V. Go
The Philippine Star 08/26/2006

The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved the P767. 1 million new packaging plant project of Lapanday Packaging Inc.

Lapanday is putting up a new packaging plant at the First Mindanao Industrial Park in Davao City with a production capacity of 34,502 metric tons.

It’s new product are corrugated boxes which would be used as packaging material for the export of fruits such as bananas and vegetables for export.

Lapanday also has a plastic plant.

Lapanday is a 100 percent Filipino-owned company controlled by the Lorenzo family.

The Lapanday Foods Corp. includes the Davao Cold Storage Corp., Fresh Asia Produce Company International Corp., Mindanao Fresh Produce Services Corp., Lapanday Packaging, Inc., and Lapanday Diversified Products Corp.

Lapanday Packaging Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lapanday Foods Corp.

Lapanday Foods’ packaging arm, Lapanday Packaging, Inc. (LPI), inaugurated the company’s box manufacturing facility in Mandug, Davao City last Aug. 8, 2005.

Designed to be one of the largest and most advanced box-making plants in the country, the 21,230 square meter facility is equipped with state-of-the-art corrugator and flexo machines for producing superior quality packaging materials.

IBM brings IT biz solutions to Davao
Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/08/26/bus/ibm.brings.it.biz.solutions.to.davao.html)

IBM Philippines, the leading IT company in the country that helps transform customers into successful on-demand businesses, held on Friday a grand technology and business solutions event in Davao City, Mindanao's largest and fastest developing IT hub.

Together with the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the unique occasion featured experienced IBM professionals who shared a broad range of IT and business insights.

A CIO and CEO fora were conducted during the affair.

Among the relevant topics discussed were: People Productivity Beyond Just Email and Putting Davao Business on the Web, Driving Business Innovation and Transformation, and Expanding the Innovation Horizon for Philippine Businesses.

Cocktails and live entertainment culminated the grand event.

"We chose to bring the innovation-based business strategy through all our products and services offerings specifically designed for SMB clients in Davao, because we want to be the partner of choice in Davao's quest to become On Demand," explained Chestnut Andaya, cross industry sector country manager, IBM Philippines.

Such strategy speeds time-to-market, reduces the risk of obsolescence, provides early warning of potential business disruption and the opportunity to anticipate disruptive technologies and use them to disrupt competitors.

Innovation-based growth seeks to deliver new value to current customers and markets or create entirely new market opportunities.

"Innovation, which lies at the intersection of market insight and technological know must be at the heart of strategy formulation. Innovation shapes, alters and defines the very nature of business, it is no longer an implementation issue," said Joaquin Quintos, country general manager, IBM Philippines.

IBM, together with its business partners, is committed to help provide and accelerate IT growth in Davao City.

Davao region: Biodiesel’s biggest market
Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060824.htm&no=03)

Davao City (24 August) -- The Davao region is seen as the biggest absorber and user of biofuels, the region is thus believed to be having the highest acceptance rate of the public all over the Philippines for biofuels.

This was bared by Carlos Palad, Public Affairs Officer of Chemrez Incorporated which is the biggest supplier of coconut Methylester Biodiesel in the country having the biggest biodiesel plant all over Asia.

Davao region is getting 25 percent of Chemrez’ total volume for its local distribution. “This is a big news for Davao because it would also reflect public acceptance and the rate of demand based on the volume absorbed by the region," Palad said.

Chemrez is but one of the number of advocates or members of the Clean Cities Davao Coalition (CCDC) that brings together all stakeholders driven by the objective of cleaner air for a cleaner environment.

The said coalition was able to pass resolutions on the use of 1% CME or Coco-Biodiesel in all diesel fueled vehicles of the city government, conducted a comprehensive pilot test on the use of Coco-Biodiesel, and several information, education campaigns to promote biofuels.

“ We have been promoting biodiesel in Davao as well as all over Mindanao because we believe that few years from now we would run out of fossil fuels. That pushes us to look for alternative fuels that includes the coco-biodiesel as the most viable alternative for fossil fuel,” said Engr Sam Abrenilla, President of Mindanao Inventors Federation.

Biodiesel is a natural hydrocarbon with negligible sulphur content that will substantially reduce emissions from diesel-fed engines. It significantly reduces air pollutants like black smoke and air toxics that cause cancer, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and stroke.

“ We are only recommending the public to use 1% CME in diesel fueled vehicles. Although a full percent use is most advisable but the economy dictates that a minimal mix is viable,” Abrenilla said.

However, Flying V Chief Executive Officer Paul Tan claimed that with the significant increase of biodiesel users in the country, biodiesel price would then become more reachable and affordable to the consumers.

Saturday, August 26, 2006
Mango growers step up efforts to be competitive

MINDANAO mango growers are gearing up their efforts to enhance the local industry's competitive position.

Ben Roy, executive director of the Mindanao Fruit Industry Development Council (Minfruit), reported that initiatives are being done by the private sector to address some of the industry's most urgent concerns.

The Minfruit Council is the umbrella organization of major fruit grower groups in Mindanao.

It has a membership base of more than 30 fruit grower associations, cooperatives, and private companies.

Assisted by the Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, a bilateral undertaking of the US Agency for International Development (Usaid) and the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco), Minfruit provides training and market linkage services to local fruit growers.

"The Minfruit Council is intensifying its training programs on Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) for Mango Production focusing on proper and judicious application of agro-chemicals to help farmers comply with the food safety standards of importing countries like Japan," he said.

According to Roy, more than 300 mango growers in key mango areas like South Cotabato, Sarangani, Sultan Kudarat and Cagayan de Oro have already been trained on the GAP for mango.

Similar training programs are also lined up in other areas like Caraga, North Cotabato and Zamboanga.

Roy also noted that the Minfruit Council is working with other mango grower groups in Mindanao to introduce improvements in the existing supply chain and establish direct market linkages between farmers and buyers.

Minfruit initiated an island-wide mango off-season technology campaign in 2003 to encourage growers in key Mindanao regions to schedule their mango production during the second half of the year when Luzon and Visayas growers cannot harvest due to typhoons.

Minfruit is also helping major mango buyers, exporters and processors source out raw materials or establish operations in Mindanao.

Diamond Star has recently begun construction of a mango VHT plant in Carmen town in Davao del Norte.

The said VHT plant, the second such facility to be established in Mindanao, is expected to start commercial operations in September this year.

(August 26, 2006 issue)

Saturday, August 26, 2006
Saudi Ahmad's 'Hinang Bago'

ONE of only two multi-awarded Muslim artist, Ib'n Salipyasin Ahamad a.k.a. Saudi Ahmad, is holding his third one-man show in Davao City's Genluna Gallery from August 22 until September 9 after a hiatus of five years. The show is entitled "Hinang Bago" muslim word for "New Works."


Saudi Ahmad, born on 1952, painstakingly creates colorful renditions of life in Muslim Mindanao. A temperament that is seasoned in Muslim traditional colors yet distinctly expressive, anthropological in approach and spirit, beautifully recreated in arabesque fashion, okir in his impressions of vintas and bancas and is first hand in experience.

A delightful surprise and an art full of postscripts to a wonderful history that when given attention may mobilize noble spirits to their plight.

Never has a Muslim, since the time of National artist Abdulmari Imao, born 1936, been given national and Asean awards, recognized, admired by fellow artists especially in Mindanao as Ahmad.

He has participated in several group shows and art competitions capping in 1996 the Juror's Choice Award in the Philip Morris Phil Arts Competition and Finalist in the 1996 Asean Arts Award. He was also Juror's Choice in the Phil Centennial Painting Competition last Dec 1997.

Genluna Gallery is located at 12 General Luna St, Davao City. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday 8:30 to 6:30 with no noon breaks. For more information, look for Joan at telephone numbers (082) 2262104, telefax numbers (082)2210296 email: genlunagallery@yahoo.com or visit the website www.genlunagallery.com.


(August 26, 2006 issue)

Friday, August 25, 2006
City insists on buying Toril lot
By Barbara Carla R. Quiero

THE City Government of Davao has insisted on buying a 25-hectare property owned by the National Development Corporation (NDC) in Toril that used to house Davao Ramie Textile (Daratex) until the mid-1960s, Vice Mayor Luis C. Bonguyan said Thursday.

City legislators were informed that the property had already been awarded to the winning bidder.


Bonguyan said the City Council will discuss their next step in a bid to fulfill their plan to purchase the property.

Councilor Peter T. Laviña said the 25-hectare property was earlier proposed to be the site of a food processing center and food terminal.

Laviña said they were shocked when they learned in April that the property had already been bid out and awarded by the NDC, when in fact they have already expressed their interest to purchase the lot.

"I passed a resolution requesting Congress to investigate the disposal of the Daratex property in Davao City," Laviña said.

Laviña added that the property has a minimum bid price of P62 million and was awarded to Mauro Villamar of Manila who placed a P70 million bidding price.

He then posted a cash bond of P7 million or 10 percent of the price and is currently working on the documentary requirements.

A meeting was held Thursday at the session hall attended by the City Council and officials of the NDC to clear the matter and on why the City Council was not informed about the disposal of the property.

In a separate interview, an official of the NDC who requested anonymity said their "hands are already tied" to the issued notice of award to Villamar.

However, if the buyer fails to pay the whole amount, then the property is available to interested buyers.

According to the official, there is no need to inform the City Government that the property has been disposed of since they publicly announced the bidding of the property through a national and a local newspaper for three days.

"There was never any intention to snub the City Government," the official said.

She added that it is also the mandate of the NDC to sell idle lands like the Daratex property.


For Bisaya stories from Davao. Click here.

(August 25, 2006 issue)

Friday, August 25, 2006
Army's Eastern Command activated here next week

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will formally deactivate the Southern Command (Southcom) based in Zamboanga City next week and activate the Eastern and Western commands with the Eastern Command based in Davao City.

Upon the order of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, Southcom is divided into two with the purpose of improving the mobilization and management of troops in Mindanao especially so with the AFP's all-out-war policy against the New People's Army and terrorist groups.

Southcom, the largest military command, has under its jurisdiction three Army divisions, two Navy commands, two Marine Brigades, and an Air Force tactical wing.

The Eastern Command will be headed by Major General Obaniana who is presently the Army's 6th Infantry Division commander.

The ceremony for the formal activation of the Eastern Command will be on August 29. The command will have the Southern Philippines Development Authority complex as its temporary base.

The AFP is said to be eyeing the old Davao International Airport as the Eastern Command's main headquarter. (BOT)


For Bisaya stories from Davao. Click here.

Local companies forge pacts with Taiwanese counterparts
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

SEVERAL local companies reached initial business agreements with Taiwanese counterparts forged during a trade mission to that country about two months ago. Based on the data from the Department of Trade and Industry, eight companies, including the local government of Digos City, were able to forge agreements with the Taiwan business sector, the discussion of which started when a 15-member trade mission arrived in Taipei on June 18.

Most of the agreements were anchored on the supply of fruits, fresh or with added value, to the Taiwan market, said the report prepared by Trade and Industry Assistant Regional Director Marizon Loreto.

Stargate Enterprises Corp., one of the members of the trade mission, was able to negotiate for a supply of a 20-footer container van of dried mangoes worth P4 million and is still in the thick of negotiation for supply of other fruits like pineapple and papaya and fresh aromatic coconut.

Philippine Fruits International Corp., on the other hand, has been allowed to introduce nata de coco pudding to the Taiwanese market and has been negotiating for the sale of mango puree, pudding and slices. The company that it was negotiating with even promised to visit its plant within the year. Sagrex Foods Inc., has established a tie-up with Dole Taiwan for the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, and will even send banana chips to that company within the year.

The company has also started discussion with Jollibee Foods officials for supply of banana chips in their outlets. A company that is into personal care products distribution, Angel Sue Marketing, has also forged an initial product distribution with a Taiwanese company.

Based on the result of their initial discussion, the local company will ship to Taiwan initial product stocks worth P200,000 and that the buyer will also visit the company’s office soon. A Taiwanese company has also ordered for the delivery of about eight metric tons of dried seaweeds worth $11,680 from ZSP Enterprise. Based on their initial agreement, the local company will send product samples before the supply is shipped to Taiwan.

A producer of snack foods, Davao King Snak Food Products Inc., has also found distributors for its products. But the case of Prangel’s Bakeshop was different. The company has ordered baking supply and equipment from a Taiwanese supplier, Taiwan being known as among the countries that are into manufacturing of equipment. The bakeshop has ordered from a Taiwanese supplier a French dough moulder, electric meat mincer and bread slicer.

The local government of Digos City in Davao del Sur, on the other hand, has come up with an agreement with a Taiwanese company that will promote its fruits and vegetables in the Taiwan export market. The city government has also started discussion for possible joint venture with Taiwan companies on food processing.

Earlier, mango industry players considered Taiwan as a possible market for mangoes considering its proximity to Mindanao. Ednar Carlos G. Dayanghirang, chair of the Davao Region Mango Contractors Association, said it would be better for local mango exporters to sell to Taiwan and other Asian countries than consider other bigger markets in the west like the US and members of the European Union because of the freight cost.

Wendel: `Lumads’ to be main attraction of `Kadayawan ‘07’
By Romeo R. Braceros Jr.

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES will have a more active role in the holding of the “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” next year, City Administrator Wendel Avisado said. Avisado said organizers will do their best to make sure the traditions, rituals and lifestyles of the tribes in the city will be given proper honor in the festival next year.

"The `Kadayawan’ celebration next year will more focused on the `lumads’," Avisado said during the weekly television program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” over ABS-CBN. One focus, he added, is to revive the “Biyaning Kadayawan” which will replace the controversial “Hiyas ng Kadayawan.” The event got controversial when organizers allowed the inclusion of male contestants in the event.

The inclusion of the male contestants enraged Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who ordered that they be excluded. Duterte also went on to ask for the resignation of City Tourism officer Id Acaylar. But Avisado refused to criticize Acaylar, saying that the move of the latter was to be gender sensitive, but added that Duterte realized the move was not good for the celebration.

Although there will be a lot of changes in the lineup of events, Avisado added that “Indak-indak sa Kadalanan,” or the street dancing contest, will remain as one of the highlights.

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Cousins Girlie, Marie, and Nadia attack the durian with gusto as their afternoon snack at the parking space of the Agdao Public Market. Although the durian season seems to be late in coming, the harvests are now coming in and the Dabawenyos are starting to line up for their favorite fruit. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

Reasons for not SSCing:

1. I was too busy
2. Making my thesis
3. And our business
4. We don't have an internet connection.

Thanks for the understandings!

ady001..can you post the article here thanks :runaway:

Raj... sorry for the late reply. Taas kaayo siya, so I can't type per word it in here. I might find the stats online, so please wait... :D :D :D

wala ko ga bash ha..pero maski naa cebuano roots among mayor..like almost everyone here in davao..ayaw ra gud i calim nga cebuano si digong kay diri jud baya na sya nag make ug name for himself...

sure i have cebuano roots pero dili man ko cebuano..so is digong

I'm not Cebuano too, but Davao is a mixture of peoples, so we can't say na we're tahal na Dabawenyo or anything. We can't assume to be in one race and be proud to the next. I think Digong was just proud of where he is and where he is now. :D :D :D

lil bro Ady01 - I love reading your views here in our thread...what we're having is just a healthy discussion aight...Feel free to post your views, dreams, updates, etc. :) and invite ur friends over too.......let's work hard in promoting Davao!

I hope I can also help the guys at the city government. My aunt kasi works as a civil engineer there, so I'm quite enamored with all the developments here in the city. Plus, I'm also reading old threads...

BTW TJ, what course did you finish? Just asking... :D :D :D

Hi davaoeagle almost tipped davaeagowl..hehehehe.. :jk: nice you are fine over there ...close to my old homeland...nope, am not recovered yet..I am black and blue look like a boxer hehehe and I do have pain...but survive through this thread... to follow you guys in your discussions and jokes as far as I can understand what you say is a treat, I do not understand that ceubano+ mix, but in english and german is good enough for me.....

ady answer to your question earlier, I mainly live of being a strickt teacher :nono: hehe for immigrants I do have many fiipina students among others from all over the world. The filipinas try to help me pronounce your language right and do they laugh and have fun doing it... hehe no, no am not strickt I am mild and friendly to all my students, as a soothing cool drink on a hot day..hehehe

Nice day to all!

Is that so 'te lens? I also have a hard time uttering Swedish baya. I've watched some films of Bergman (Berjman) and found out some incongruities between the spoken tongue and the written language.

But language barrier is no problem in the digital age...

Hi Ady, how were you able to log in to SSC. Did you by any chance use the mirror ssc thread or SSC is now back for real. SSC has been down for 3 days or so now.

IBM brings IT biz solutions to Davao
Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/08/26/bus/ibm.brings.it.biz.solutions.to.davao.html)

IBM Philippines, the leading IT company in the country that helps transform customers into successful on-demand businesses, held on Friday a grand technology and business solutions event in Davao City, Mindanao's largest and fastest developing IT hub.

Together with the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, the unique occasion featured experienced IBM professionals who shared a broad range of IT and business insights.

A CIO and CEO fora were conducted during the affair.

Among the relevant topics discussed were: People Productivity Beyond Just Email and Putting Davao Business on the Web, Driving Business Innovation and Transformation, and Expanding the Innovation Horizon for Philippine Businesses.

Cocktails and live entertainment culminated the grand event.

"We chose to bring the innovation-based business strategy through all our products and services offerings specifically designed for SMB clients in Davao, because we want to be the partner of choice in Davao's quest to become On Demand," explained Chestnut Andaya, cross industry sector country manager, IBM Philippines.

Such strategy speeds time-to-market, reduces the risk of obsolescence, provides early warning of potential business disruption and the opportunity to anticipate disruptive technologies and use them to disrupt competitors.

Innovation-based growth seeks to deliver new value to current customers and markets or create entirely new market opportunities.

"Innovation, which lies at the intersection of market insight and technological know must be at the heart of strategy formulation. Innovation shapes, alters and defines the very nature of business, it is no longer an implementation issue," said Joaquin Quintos, country general manager, IBM Philippines.

IBM, together with its business partners, is committed to help provide and accelerate IT growth in Davao City.

The only thing lacking here for IBM is IBM DAKSH. :D :D :D

^^ I used Opera browser. Pretty fast for a browser.

Did you have a hard time accessing SSC? Others still could't log in. If you happen to have e-mail adds of the other davao forumers, it would be nice if you "fyi" them how to do it. Thanks!

SSC is now back to normal. Everyone may now access it. ;)

Finally, thanks a bunch Sinjin!

SSC is now back to normal. Everyone may now access it. ;)


Can you please expound a bit more how to erase the temporary code? Thanks!

hhaha now the ssc addicts are back i mean avid ssc .hehehe hi davaoeagle

Hi Lena how's your day min askling :hi:

hello pud diha don, good to be back isn't it?

^^ yeap good to be back hahaha finding some strugglers in other threads miss gyud nilaang ssc , affected pud ba ang NA?

North America, you mean? Yep, but I followed intruction of the mod and was able to access SSC right away. Good thing I crawled to Istorya and picked up some tips. Murag walay lami kung wala SSC Davao bah, LOL

same w/ me about the mirror but its really hard to get in.

gotta sign off now, catch you later Don. Goodnight Davao!

Raj... sorry for the late reply. Taas kaayo siya, so I can't type per word it in here. I might find the stats online, so please wait... :D :D :D

okay...

hmmmmm... HOUSTON:::::::THE EAGLE HAS LANDED:::::::: :runaway:
MAAYONG UDTO SA TANAN :) :cheers:

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Friday, August 25, 2006
City insists on buying Toril lot
By Barbara Carla R. Quiero

THE City Government of Davao has insisted on buying a 25-hectare property owned by the National Development Corporation (NDC) in Toril that used to house Davao Ramie Textile (Daratex) until the mid-1960s, Vice Mayor Luis C. Bonguyan said Thursday.

City legislators were informed that the property had already been awarded to the winning bidder.


Bonguyan said the City Council will discuss their next step in a bid to fulfill their plan to purchase the property.

Councilor Peter T. Laviña said the 25-hectare property was earlier proposed to be the site of a food processing center and food terminal.

Laviña said they were shocked when they learned in April that the property had already been bid out and awarded by the NDC, when in fact they have already expressed their interest to purchase the lot.

"I passed a resolution requesting Congress to investigate the disposal of the Daratex property in Davao City," Laviña said.

Laviña added that the property has a minimum bid price of P62 million and was awarded to Mauro Villamar of Manila who placed a P70 million bidding price.

He then posted a cash bond of P7 million or 10 percent of the price and is currently working on the documentary requirements.

A meeting was held Thursday at the session hall attended by the City Council and officials of the NDC to clear the matter and on why the City Council was not informed about the disposal of the property.

In a separate interview, an official of the NDC who requested anonymity said their "hands are already tied" to the issued notice of award to Villamar.

However, if the buyer fails to pay the whole amount, then the property is available to interested buyers.

According to the official, there is no need to inform the City Government that the property has been disposed of since they publicly announced the bidding of the property through a national and a local newspaper for three days.

"There was never any intention to snub the City Government," the official said.

She added that it is also the mandate of the NDC to sell idle lands like the Daratex property.


For Bisaya stories from Davao. Click here.

(August 25, 2006 issue)

Welcome back everyone, looks like we were down for quite a while!

eh a good property, I think some of the buldings are even before the war!

I don't know the exact details but it looks like that a public bidding occured and the city missed the announcement. Happens quite often enough if you don't read the papers.

I would just like to remind everyone to please avoid making this thread into a chatroom for this is not what SSC and this thread is all about. Thanks

Examples of Chatting=Spamming:
Member 1: "Hi everyone, I'm online now!"
Member 2: "Oh hey, _____"
Member 3: "Yay! _____ is finally online"
Member 1: "Yeah, i got caught up at work"
Member 2: "Oh thats too bad...so wassup?"
Member 4: "Hey, ____!"
etc....

Another example:
Member 1: "alright i gotta go sleep now"
Member 2: "goodnite, ______"
Member 3: "Later, _______"
Member 4: "Bye!! See you tomorrow"
Member 1: "Bye guys"
Member 5: "Good night!! I gotta go too myself"
Member 2: "Goodnite to you too"
etc...

This just takes up too much bandwidth and is not what SSC is about. We are here to discuss our common interests of urbanity and skyscrapers. Samahan is available for little breaks in between and for community bonding. Dont get me wrong, I'm very, very glad friendships are strengthened in the forums.Create threads and stick to the main focus of the thread, i see way too often that a healthy discussion leads to chit chat.

For now, this will serve as a warning. On the next thread, spammy/chatty posts shall be edited out ;)

For SSC Forumers,

For those who wanted to sign a petition urging those responsible to clean up the mess of oil spill that wrecked havoc in Guimaras, here's the link:

http://www.PetitionOnline.com/Guimaras/

Thank you!

The only thing lacking here for IBM is IBM DAKSH.



As far as i know Daksh is located in Makati and it will take awhile before they can extend their operations in the cities outside of Metro Manila such as Cebu or Davao. What do u know about Daksh? Fill us in. Most of my teammates transferred from Sprint (when I was still with Teleperformance USA) to Daksh.

I hope I can also help the guys at the city government. My aunt kasi works as a civil engineer there, so I'm quite enamored with all the developments here in the city. Plus, I'm also reading old threads...

BTW TJ, what course did you finish? Just asking... :D :D :D

BS in Computer Science. However, I have plans to study back and take up Business Administration major in Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship. You see, though I love ICT (since partly, it's my field of work), i love having my own business more. Who knows, in the near future, I'll be the next tycoon in Davao and Cebu- a technepreneur for this matter..... ahihihihihihihi :)

Oh..and how bout u bro? How can u and ur endeavor help Davao in the future? :)

and got any new updates?

pardon for this personal opinion. davao thread will never be the same again for me until a cebu forumer(hope not a ?defender too) is now a moderator. acerbic davao forumer towards cebu like me might just disappear in the coming days. if that happens, my ass is kicked out of here. hahaha. kicked me out for good.




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Anyway, would you like this thread renamed to: "Experience Davao from Islands to Highlands (Thread 22)"?

Wendel: `Lumads’ to be main attraction of `Kadayawan ‘07’
By Romeo R. Braceros Jr.

INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES will have a more active role in the holding of the “Kadayawan sa Dabaw” next year, City Administrator Wendel Avisado said. Avisado said organizers will do their best to make sure the traditions, rituals and lifestyles of the tribes in the city will be given proper honor in the festival next year.

"The `Kadayawan’ celebration next year will more focused on the `lumads’," Avisado said during the weekly television program “Gikan sa Masa, Para sa Masa” over ABS-CBN. One focus, he added, is to revive the “Biyaning Kadayawan” which will replace the controversial “Hiyas ng Kadayawan.” The event got controversial when organizers allowed the inclusion of male contestants in the event.

The inclusion of the male contestants enraged Mayor Rodrigo Duterte who ordered that they be excluded. Duterte also went on to ask for the resignation of City Tourism officer Id Acaylar. But Avisado refused to criticize Acaylar, saying that the move of the latter was to be gender sensitive, but added that Duterte realized the move was not good for the celebration.

Although there will be a lot of changes in the lineup of events, Avisado added that “Indak-indak sa Kadalanan,” or the street dancing contest, will remain as one of the highlights.

When we talk about "alot of changes" i wonder what these are? sana naman hindi maging boring ang next Kadayawan Festival. Few of the new events added by Id were Urog Etnika, Banda Lanog, Kaan Dawet, and Mindanao Dance Festival. I hope these wouldn't be replaced. Personally, I am contented with how the Kadayawan Festival went this year. For me, there were alot of changes (except for the Hiyas ng Kadayawan) that made the event a fest worth remembering. This year's Kadayawan (IMO) was more colorful, grandiose, and lived up to its new role as the Festival of festivals in the island.

Anyway, would you like this thread renamed to: "Experience Davao from Islands to Highlands (Thread 22)"?
ady created the thread. but yes for me, thanks :)






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Davao Doctors Hospital gets Karl Storz Gynecology Endoscopy Unit
Date Posted: 8/28/2006

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

Davao Doctors Hospital, in another unparalleled move, is proud to announce its latest state-of-the-art equipment acquisition – the Gynecologic Endoscopy Unit of Karl Storz, the leading and trusted brand in endos-copy. With this new equip-ment, Davao Doctors Hospital makes available the technologies of lapa-roscopy and hysteroscopy, the latter being the first in the Mindanao region.

In the inauguration of this new state-of-the-art equipment last July 27, the Consultants of the Obs-tetrics and Gynecology Department expressed elation and pride over this new development which forms part of the Depart-ment’s commitment to improve efficiencies, in-creased procedure volume, maintain a competitive edge, and above all, im-prove patient outcomes. The Gynecologic Endos-copy Unit will benefit the female population as it enables faster and easier diagnosis and treatment of various gynecological problems which cannot be discovered by external physical examination.

Laparoscopy and hysteroscopy can be used for both diagnostic and operative purposes. Spe-cifically, laparoscopy is a surgical procedure that involves a direct visuali-zation of the patient’s abdominal cavity, ovaries, external surface of the fallopian tubes and uterus. This technology uses an instrument described as “somewhat like a miniature telescope with fiber-optic rod, light source and a video camera.” When the instrument is inserted through the belly button, the video camera permits the surgeon to see the abdominal area on a video monitor, take pictures or remove or repair problem areas. This telescopic operation is performed with a very small surgical incision thus resulting in a very small wound, rela-tively minimal pain and fast recovery time for most patients.

Hysteroscopy is like-wise a minimally invasive surgical procedure which uses the same telescope-like instrument with light source and video camera that allows the physician to look into the interior lining of the uterus. The instru-ment is inserted into the vagina and is slowly ad-vanced through the cervix then to the uterus. This particular procedure has been particularly used to diagnose and treat uterine abnormalities or problems such as submucous myo-ma, endometrial polyp, uterine scar tissue, ab-normal uterine bleeding, misplaced intrauterine device or I.U.D. among others. It utilizes the na-tural passageway of the body to gain entry into the intrauterine environment without creating an ex-ternal wound. This tech-nique allows shortened hospital stay and dimi-nished recovery time.

This Karl Storz Gyne-cology Endoscopy Unit is in addition to Davao Doctors Hospital’s roster of state-of-the-art equip-ment including the Siemens 64-slice CT Scan which was acquired and became operational early this year. This latest acquisitioin is proof of Davao Doctors Hospital’s steadfast com-mitment to serve the health care needs of the residents of Davao City as well as nearby cities and regions.

Source: http://bond.lanesystems.com/sitegen/article.asp?wid=125&cid=458&aid=37631

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Local companies forge pacts with Taiwanese counterparts
27/8/2006
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

SEVERAL local companies reached initial business agreements with Taiwanese counterparts forged during a trade mission to that country about two months ago. Based on the data from the Department of Trade and Industry, eight companies, including the local government of Digos City, were able to forge agreements with the Taiwan business sector, the discussion of which started when a 15-member trade mission arrived in Taipei on June 18.

Most of the agreements were anchored on the supply of fruits, fresh or with added value, to the Taiwan market, said the report prepared by Trade and Industry Assistant Regional Director Marizon Loreto. Stargate Enterprises Corp., one of the members of the trade mission, was able to negotiate for a supply of a 20-footer container van of dried mangoes worth P4 million and is still in the thick of negotiation for supply of other fruits like pineapple and papaya and fresh aromatic coconut.

Philippine Fruits International Corp., on the other hand, has been allowed to introduce nata de coco pudding to the Taiwanese market and has been negotiating for the sale of mango puree, pudding and slices. The company that it was negotiating with even promised to visit its plant within the year. Sagrex Foods Inc., has established a tie-up with Dole Taiwan for the distribution of fresh fruits and vegetables, and will even send banana chips to that company within the year.

The company has also started discussion with Jollibee Foods officials for supply of banana chips in their outlets. A company that is into personal care products distribution, Angel Sue Marketing, has also forged an initial product distribution with a Taiwanese company. Based on the result of their initial discussion, the local company will ship to Taiwan initial product stocks worth P200,000 and that the buyer will also visit the company’s office soon.

A Taiwanese company has also ordered for the delivery of about eight metric tons of dried seaweeds worth $11,680 from ZSP Enterprise. Based on their initial agreement, the local company will send product samples before the supply is shipped to Taiwan. A producer of snack foods, Davao King Snak Food Products Inc., has also found distributors for its products. But the case of Prangel’s Bakeshop was different.

The company has ordered baking supply and equipment from a Taiwanese supplier, Taiwan being known as among the countries that are into manufacturing of equipment. The bakeshop has ordered from a Taiwanese supplier a French dough moulder, electric meat mincer and bread slicer. The local government of Digos City in Davao del Sur, on the other hand, has come up with an agreement with a Taiwanese company that will promote its fruits and vegetables in the Taiwan export market.

The city government has also started discussion for possible joint venture with Taiwan companies on food processing. Earlier, mango industry players considered Taiwan as a possible market for mangoes considering its proximity to Mindanao. Ednar Carlos G. Dayanghirang, chair of the Davao Region Mango Contractors Association, said it would be better for local mango exporters to sell to Taiwan and other Asian countries than consider other bigger markets in the west like the US and members of the European Union because of the freight cost.

http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=13781

Sinjin is this warning applies to all threads ? if i saw someone posting it, say in Cebu thread ? or somone from Cebu making unsolicited comment in this thread? I hope your not bias just putiing this "warning" to davao thread.

You can also change this thread to "Land of Flights and Heights" if its ok? :)

^ No bias there. I'm cleaning up all threads of their spammy content. Seriously, if it was just one chatty post, I wouldn't mind it. But I was shocked upon reviewing this thread and finding at least 50 chatty/spammy posts so ofcourse I had to do something. That's why I have informed you publicly in this thread for you might wonder where the other posts are ;)

EDIT: Okay, I'm giving you a chance. For now this shall serve as a warning for spam posts (I'm returning them). For the next thread, spam/chat posts will immediately be deleted. Thanks :)

mura strikto ra kau ka mike.. as long as nag enjoy ta tanan dire sa SSC mura oki raman cguro na.. patay basin e ban ko ani.. :)

By the way, does anyone know how to go to Tudaya Falls and Sibulan Rapids?

bernie maybe ask the DOT region 11 i think they have a tour in Tudaya falls and tubing in Sibulan river .BTW DOT11 office is now in Landco Bldg.

Bernie how can i donate my hair for Solar 1 oil spill?

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6 call center, BPO, VOIP companies found in Davao from this site (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Davao/directory-47-page-1.html)

ADD Force Davao (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-companies/ADD-Force-76.html)
ADD Group of Companies
Door 1 Abasalo Bldg., Legaspi St.,
Davao City, Philippines
(63) 82.222.4357 to 58
(63) 82.300.9135

Bonusfon (Davao) (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Davao/Bonusfon-2454.html )
Address:
152 Nolasco Bldg., Bonifacio St.,
Davao City, Mindanao, 00063/8000
Philippines
Phone: 1-866-2630-701
Fax: 63-82-2225408

Buzzfon (Davao) (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Davao/Buzzfon-2462.html)
Address:
152 Nolasco Bldg., Bonifacio St.,
Davao City, Mindanao, 00063/8000 Philippines
Phone : 63-82-225-5315
Mobile : 63-920-257-0992

Outsourceit2Philippines.com Davao (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-companies/Outsourceit2Philippinescom-203.html)
HUBPORT CENTER - DAVAO CITY
2nd Floor, Annex 2 - Technotrade Bldg.,
R. Castillo, Davao City, 8000
Philippines

PeopleSupport Davao (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-companies/PeopleSupport-48.html)
PeopleSupport
A-301 Plaza de Luisa,
140 Ramon Magsaysay Ave.
Davao City Philippines

Tricom Systems (Davao) (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Davao/Tricom-Systems-2458.html)
Address:
Tricom Systems
G/F LKT Building, R. Castillo St.,
Agdao, Davao City
Philippines
Phone: (82) 227-4137, (82) 227-4138
Fax: (82) 227-4147


hmmm... Davao City is one large, very large IT park...



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speaking of oil spill dinabaw ,If oil spill happens in Davao Gulf (god forbid)

Can Davao respond to this tragedy? Does the RDCC XI( Regional Disaster Coordinatin Council) and DCCC (Davao City Disaster Coordinating Council) have the capabilty to clean and arrest this kind of disaster ?

Worse case scenario?

hellllloooooooooooooooo,,haha nakasulod na gyud

hi daw sabi ni gravy_adict

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6 call center, BPO, VOIP companies found in Davao from this site (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Davao/directory-47-page-1.html)

hmmm... Davao City is one large, very large IT park....

...IMO.. it's better to have an IT Park in one location like the one in Manila and Cebu because investors prefer to pour their money in an IT-ready-infrastructure. The national government is encouraging LGU to build a well-planned IT Park because it has to be PEZA-approved. As we all know, PEZA-approved IT Park, all locators can avail of Tax Holidays (from 5 to 10 years) which is a good option for the investors and it surely entices them to locate to these IT Parks... so, this means a good business for the investors...

Sinjin is this warning applies to all threads ? if i saw someone posting it, say in Cebu thread ? or somone from Cebu making unsolicited comment in this thread? I hope your not bias just putiing this "warning" to davao thread.

You can also change this thread to "Land of Flights and Heights" if its ok? :)


Yup... SINJIN, maybe you're too strict ra sad... if it's not necessary og madala pa, ayaw lng sad...

Pero about the bias thing, defnitely not... this kid has no hatred towards other places or to anyone else... he's still a starter and I know nga sa una pa ganahan na gyud ni siya ma moderator coz of his mature thinking and leadership attitude and I'm happy for him and I salute him nga na moderator na siya pero he's still young and needs the older brothers advises so dili lng sad nato kaayo i criticize og kalagutan si mike coz he's a good person... :)

i think sinjin needs to be more neutral. and he carries cebu's name, so any actions or statement that this kid makes will affect cebu's image, he needs to be more careful next time. and a little bit of advice, mr. new moderator, dont flood the forum with your own thread. im sorry to say this but some threads that you have made are redundant, and less on the pics please, i know you have a tendency to flood a thread with pics. sinjin, or is it mike? may be a mature thinker but you still cant take off the kid in him and its for us older people to tolerate kids. sorry to davaoeños for feeling this way about sinjin. he's a good person though, yes he is good, and he will not ban me for this! lol! :runaway:

^^ thanx slerz but really iam not hard on him inever knew he is a kid , pero bai dapat unta he posted it to all threads , para tan.awon dili bias miski pila ba among unwanted posts against sigro usa but he has to play it fair , respect Davao too.If our posts are against the ssc rules we will abide, but if not sorry my fren i'll be better kick out too if thats his rule.

thanx again!

^^that's it, he still needs advice... giving him advices doesn't mean we should criticize him... Same with valium, I don't want valium to be banned coz his reasons are valid man sad bisag sakit iya gipanulti pero lets just take it simply not seriously... diba mike? anyway, lets go back to Davao now ...:)

o OT na ni..so sinjin please delete these posts including this one i posted

(no sarcasm intended here ok)

i think we can post some spam in here but lets just minimize it. we still have to abide with forum rules. his and hellos are ok basta dugangan lang nato og something relevant to the thread like articles, pics or bright ideas.

heres 911 in action...
http://i73.photobucket.com/albums/i203/sam_ssc/dc/IMG_0439.jpg

glad ssc's back!

yup, sakto ka bai... diba mo ingon man ta o sa Cebu thread ba to nga "hala nag chat na ta ani, basig kasab an ta"... so kahibaw ta nga sayop atong gibuhat so kinahanglan natong kurihi-an:D

@ bai KULAS> nak tilaw na gyud ko sa katam-is sa Davao og ang kabuotan sa mga taga Davao... Daghan kaayong salamat bai sa mga durian candies nga inyo gipa-da diri sa Sugbo para namo nga mga bata sa Sugbo... Basig puhon, padal an sad mo namo og buwad diha, buwad bai... o diba otap, otap bai...hehe. Ayaw lang nang doughnut kay maalkansi ta ana....hehe... pero gikan gani sa Mandaue, shabu bai...hehe :jk:
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g124/slerz3/durian.jpg

abi nako naa sa US kay modern man kaayog mga ambulance...

@diehardbisdak -

I agree. Although our local government has amended its local incentives to give perks to ICT investors, I personally believe that having a PEZA Accredited IT Park is a "come on" for the investors.

However, please be reminded that few years back, we already applied for PEZA accreditation. Pryce Business Park applied for PEZA Accreditation even before other cities (outside of Manila and Cebu) did but due to politics, until now the Pryce Business Park (which passed all the requirements, if you'll check the PEZA official site) has not been proclaimed as a PEZA Accredited Zone.

The local city council already passed Davao City Resolution No. 01920-06. This also includes the plans of putting up IT Parks by local developers. Jason Banico is also proposing the activation of Silicon Diamond (www.silicongulf.net)

mayoong gabii Davao....so nice to see you all again :)

Greetings are allowed, wow, you don´t say, well then I like to greet dinabaw, rajah , dave, gravy, tj ,ady , valium, d'eagowl, gina, floater, berniemack, 3stan yu....and all !!!:hug: Sorry, but it is hard to be formal around friends. even in a "policestate"...geeehhhhs. Stiff, stiff feeling. Why is sending pm:s forbidden? Someone in here got forbidden by sinjin to send pm:s? Is that the new rule of this skyscrapercity forum.

Well, we are allowed to talk scyscrapers. Why is it that a skyscraper has become such a status symbol? It does have a pragmatic value....at least for the elevator companies and window cleaners. They have their charm to, especially as as targets for flight students.

(did I make the grades was, was I formal enough?:D. I am much sweeter then this in reality, odd feeling to be a matter of fact's person only :) not even in my job I need to be like this. Since when is humanity, warmth, friendship and greetings to much for a forum. Is being friendly and spontanious a liability for this site...or is it a question of cost? How can a natual friendly aproach to one another be a negative factor? We are not robots. A forum is a place to promote a free exchange of idéas. It is ironic that Sokrates one of the first Forum stars was acused of corrupting the youth of Athéns, despite the seriousness of this situation he continued to ask questions. I wonder how he would react to these new resticiton´s inflicted upon us now. :)

:goodbye:

@diehardbisdak -

I agree. Although our local government has amended its local incentives to give perks to ICT investors, I personally believe that having a PEZA Accredited IT Park is a "come on" for the investors.

However, please be reminded that few years back, we already applied for PEZA accreditation. Pryce Business Park applied for PEZA Accreditation even before other cities (outside of Manila and Cebu) did but due to politics, until now the Pryce Business Park (which passed all the requirements, if you'll check the PEZA official site) has not been proclaimed as a PEZA Accredited Zone.

The local city council already passed Davao City Resolution No. 01920-06. This also includes the plans of putting up IT Parks by local developers. Jason Banico is also proposing the activation of Silicon Diamond (www.silicongulf.net)

....why man until now they did not approve the application of Pryce Business Park with PEZA?....i can see it's a good infrastructure for IT in Davao. you see in Cebu, there are now (ten) 10 PEZA approved locations....i don't know why that fast and easy....

... the hold up of PEZA approval for Pryce Business Park, don't you think it has something to do with bureaucracy? so, what other places in Davao are now PEZA approved...

http://www.my-smileys.de/smileys2/070.gif

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/536541587RGYTxk_ph.jpg

....why man until now they did not approve the application of Pryce Business Park with PEZA?....i can see it's a good infrastructure for IT in Davao. you see in Cebu, there are now (ten) 10 PEZA approved locations....i don't know why that fast and easy....

... the hold up of PEZA approval for Pryce Business Park, don't you think it has something to do with bureaucracy? so, what other places in Davao are now PEZA approved...

Bureaucracy, i guess....

The following are PEZA Accredited Zones in Davao (NOT IT PARKS).

*Apo Estates Special Economic Zone - 443-hectare industrial estate, 292-hectare residential/eco-tourism

*First Oriental Business & Industrial Park -

*Samal Casino Resort -

Latest add ons-

*Panabo Provincial Agro-Industrial Center - 570-hectare industrial site
*Ilang Agro Industrial Estate Corp. -
* Ayala Agri-industrial Estate of Ayala Corp.
* Davao Port and Industrial Estate of Tan Kim Kee
* Malalag Bay Area Provincial Agri-Industrial Center
* Sta. Cruz Industrial Estate of San Miguel Corp.
* Tubalan Special Economic Zone
* Bacabuscaman Provincial Agri-Industrial Center

^^ good morning davao!

yaahooooo! SSC is back... but seriuosly, i'd rather have the YAHOO server down mga bai kaysa SSC hehe. at least i can find an alternative search engine anytime but finding another "SSC like" forum is very hard to do. good work sa mga SSC maintenance team.

ATU area, duterte st., at night.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/atu.jpg

Lol, instead of deleting, I think I will just edit out off-topic posts, that would be better, and ofcourse, this applies to all threads ;) And btw, I'm sorry I failed to restore all your posts last night because my connection was crappy, so I'll finish it today

Arroyo revives Eaga travel tax exemption

IN A move to fully support the growth initiatives in the East Asean Growth Area (Eaga), President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo recently revived the granting of Eaga travel tax exemption running through September 2008.

The President last week signed Memorandum Order 223, which extends the period of exemption from payment of travel tax to all Eaga-bound passengers originating from international seaports in Mindanao and Palawan, as well as international airports in the Philippines, provided they originate from Mindanao or Palawan.

Eaga is a major sub-regional cooperation pursued since 1994 by the four contiguous countries of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, aiming to boost formalized trade and economic ties that have existed for centuries.

As the Philippines braces for greater participation in the sub-regional cooperation, the recent Eaga policy support by the President is seen as a strategic move, ahead of the forthcoming four-country discussions at the 3rd Eaga Leaders Summit in December.

According to the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco), the country's coordinating office for BIMP-Eaga, the recent Presidential directive is among the recommended Philippine initiatives to reinvigorate the sub-regional grouping.

The other proposed initiatives include strengthening transportation linkages by reviving suspended flights, supporting existing and proposed air and sea linkages as well as improving terminal facilities in Mindanao ports,
Medco said.

The exemption from payment of travel tax amounting to about P1,600 started in 1995 as a policy modification initiative of the government in support of BIMP-Eaga.

The exemption had undergone renewal of extensions during past administrations. The last extension expired in June 2004.

"This is certainly a welcome development for Mindanao and Palawan, which are actively involved in various BIMP-Eaga initiatives," said Secretary Jesus G. Dureza, presidential peace adviser and Philippine-Eaga Signing Minister.

"The President should be congratulated for this positive government action on the efforts to promote mobility of people, goods and services between Mindanao, Palawan and other Eaga countries," Dureza added.

Mindanao's current trade and tourism linkages to Eaga are being sustained by direct sea links between Zamboanga and Sandakan of Sabah, Malaysia as well as direct flights between Davao and Manado, Indonesia.

Efforts are currently being pursued to mount flights between Zamboanga and Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia by local airline Asian Spirit and Filipino-Russian joint venture Mosphil Aero.

Mosphil Aero launched its domestic operations (Zambonga-Jolo) Tuesday and is set to mount a probing flight to Sandakan Wednesday.

Meanwhile, the extended travel tax exemption is also expected to sit well with the activities that are geared toward energizing the tourism industry within Eaga.

"The extension of travel tax exemption will certainly help strengthen our tourism promotion activities," said Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab of the Department of Tourism, and Philippine Head of the Eaga Cluster on Joint
Tourism.

Dabawenyo surrealist holds exhibit in NY

BIENVENIDO Bon Es Banez, named by Art & Antiques Magazine as one of the world's top ten surrealists, staged a one person show dubbed Willamsburg Alon at the Amarin Caf‚ in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

The Williamsburg Art and Historical (WAH) Center in Brooklyn, New York, is a Mecca for contemporary artists the world over.

In September 2004 a Dabawenyo visual artist donated to the center a painting that was pleasingly accepted by the management; after all, they are familiar with Bienvenido "Bones" Bañez Jr. -- the only Filipino who qualified to the world's largest ever international surrealist show Brave Destiny, held during the fall of 2003, also at WAH Center.

"My Warlock Dreams 666," first exhibited at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao, in 2002, now is a fixture at one of the world's art Meccas.

Bañez is a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Ford Academy of the Arts in Davao City. For some time he served as associate professor at the Ford Academy and the Philippine Women's College-Davao.

In 2002, he won the Asian Fellowship Painting Competition of the Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, USA.

Meanwhile, The Amarin Caf‚ features Modern Thai Cuisine and is open daily 617 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, between Driggs Ave. and Nassau Ave.

DBM opens Davao procurement service exchange mart
By Rose B. Palacio

Davao City (29 August) -- The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) regional office will open its own Procurement Service Exchange Mart located at McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City on September 15, 2006.

The official opening and launching will be led by DBM Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. and Procurement Service Executive Director Estanislao Granados Jr., together with DBM XI Director Achilles Gerard Bravo and other officials and former colleagues of Secretary Andaya from the house of representatives and officials of DBM regional office.

The PX mart, which is a pet project of the current DBP Secretary, is a non-wage benefit for government employees which aims to make available household items, groceries and other foodstuff at costs substantially lower than the prevailing prices.

The launching and opening of PX mart paves the way for government agencies to establish their own PX marts/agency commissionaries to be operated by their duly registered employees cooperative/association with prior authority from the Procurement Service subject to certain requirements.

A PX mart/agency commissary is a store located within the premises of a government agency and managed by its duly registered employees’ cooperative or association availing of PS items for subsequent retail to its own employees and other walk-in government employees.

The first PX mart was launched at the DBM central office last May 1, 2006 by no less than President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. Since then, series of PX mart launchings have been made in the different DBP regional offices.

The 11 regional commissionaries are located at DBM central office in Manila; La Union; Tuguegarao; Pampanga; Legazpi; Cebu; Tacloban; Cagayan de Oro; CAR in Baguio; Davao region; and in Koronadal in region 12.

Government employees are required only to present a valid ID to be able to buy at the PX mart. Items to be bought from the PX mart shall only be personal and family use of the government employee.

Interested government employees’ cooperative or associations as well as individuals may visit the DBM PX mart at DBM XI compound along Matina, Davao City. For further details, contact 296-95-62 at PS – XI depot or ask for Fe.

davao metro aides... we see them 24/7/365 sweeping the streets of davao. armed with brooms, these army of sweepers can never be replaced with vehicle-driven-sweepers, kay basta maabot lang sa ilang silhig patay kang basura gyud ka. :)

The honest sweeper
By RG Alama

Davao City (29 August) -- He never regretted his deed, even if some found fault in his act. He pursued an ideal so noble, to the chagrin of others.

But to many, Richard Lindongan is a rare kind, showing us that in this small part of the world men knew the value of honesty.

It began in the morning of Aug.20, Sunday, while the City was fixated on the on-going Kadayawan festivities. Richard, 28, a Community Environment and Natural Office (CENRO) street sweeper was dutifully doing his rounds in a lonely stretch along Bajada Avenue.

“Near the gutter, where I was sweeping I found a cell phone, where I picked it up,” said Richard in vernacular.

Judging by the look of the phone, Richard knew it was an expensive model. But at that moment never in his mind would he try to keep it.

“I know the owner must be looking for his cellphone, I decided that I will wait for his text. The though of selling that phone never crossed my mind,” said Richard

A street sweeper for four years, Richard earns only five thousand pesos a month. Married with one daughter, he also supports the upkeep of his other siblings.

“My salary at the CENRO is not enough. I am the breadwinner of my family, aside from that, my brothers also depend on me. Often I have to resort to borrowing 5-6 just to make ends meet,” said Richard.

But poverty never took the sheen of honesty.

“My conscience dictated me. I cannot accept that I am keeping something that doesn’t belong to me,” said Richard.

Reaching home, he showed the cellphone to his cousin. Who promptly informed him that what he found was a very expensive find. He also showed it to his wife who also marveled at what his husband had found.

“I told them that I would return it,” Richard declared without hesitation

Then a text message arrived. It was from the owner of the phone, Philippine Information Agency Assistant Director General for Mindanao, Efren F. Elbanbuena.

Dir. Elbanbuena lost the phone when it slipped from his pocket after alighting from his vehicle as he went to an office near the area.

It was his Nokia N70 3G-capable mobile phone one of the most expensive phones in the market whose retail price would reach more than P20,000.

“Aside from the phone, what was very important was the SIM card, where it contains very vital messages and contact numbers,” Dir. Elbanbuena said.

Richard upon receiving the message, asked his cousin to reply to Dir. Elbanbuena’s message. That he would return the cellphone and asking him where he would return it.

Aside from safekeeping the phone, Richard had asked his cousin never to read the messages in the phone’s inbox except those coming from Dir. Elbanbuena.

“I don’t like prying into someone’s privacy, that is dishonesty for me,” said Richard.

But the cellphone’s battery went dead. Richard then decided to approach his kapatas who in turn accompanied him to their general foreman Alfredo Pene.

Alfredo admired Richard’s honesty, he had seen that workers of the CENRO were being in the news of late being tagged as rapists and robbers or involved in other crimes. The thought of an honest CENRO worker returning an expensive cellphone would help clean up the tarnished image of the CENRO workers, he suggested that Richard go to ABS-CBN.

ABS-CBN Davao TV reporter PJ dela Peña met with Alfredo and Richard, where the honest sweeper turned over the cellular phone. PJ in turn contacted Dir. Elbanbuena where the phone was eventually turned over to a very grateful owner.

Richard’s honesty never went unnoticed. “Some often asked me why I returned that phone, saying that I could use it, or sell it where I could use the money.” But I just ignored them,” he said.

Richard also said that being a devout Moslem, he being a Calagan helped him in having a clear conscience. While not busy in their street sweeping duties, Richard, an active member of their Moslem community in Tigatto, often led prayers in their mosque.

If others have criticized him, a sound majority have praised Richard’s exemplary deed, among them is Dir. Elbanbuena himself, who is very profuse in gratitude to the honest street sweeper.

“I just have a unusual gut-feel that somehow I would find the phone back,” said Dir. Elbanbuena.

In grateful recognition, Dir. Elbanbuena sent a letter of commendation to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte through City Administrator Wendell Avisado commending the honesty of Mr. Lindongan.

“We are fortunate to still have honest government workers; Mr. Lindongan is a man worth emulating for it goes to show that the value of honesty still prevails amongst us,” said Dir. Elbanbuena.

And Richard Lindongan when asked of what reward he wants to get from his deed answered; “The thought that I returned his phone in good working condition, that is a reward for me.”

Anyway, lemme repost some of Davao photos (taken two days ago) when I was in Davao.




http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/kadayawan/IMG_0325.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/kadayawan/IMG_0293-1.jpg



First time I've seen exterior shots of the NCCC mall and it looks great and more appealing than that of SM's. And it looks like NCCC mall is situated in a busy area?

^^ yes sinjin, NCCC mall is situated in a much busier area (matina-maa area) compared to where SM (ecoland area) is currently located.

this pic is taken from the matina side entrance, pinaka common na pic of nccc mall kasi mas accessible, kasi dito ang loading/unloading ng mga vehicles...
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/kadayawan/IMG_0325.jpg

here's the maa side (taken 2 years ago), tagpi tagpi using my cellcam.
http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f142/kododoy/ncccmaa.jpg

parang clone lang ang maa side sa matina side hehe.

Alright, all posts have been returned and the title has been changed to "Experience Davao from Islands to Highlands - Thread 22". If you need me in the presence of a troll, etc., don't hesitate to send me a PM. Thanks ;)

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Anyway, just to clarify, no one said that Greetings are not allowed. It's just that greetings need to be included in a relevant post...

For example:
Post no. 341

(news about Davao)

Hi to everyone!


Then, that is acceptable. What is unacceptable is if your post contains only greetings and nothing relevant to the thread topic. Thanks

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Mayor's stand v. aerial spray major influence on councilors

THE stand of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte against aerial spraying in the city is a major influence in the City Council's decision.

Short of saying that it is a done deal, Councilor Leonardo R. Avila III said they expect the banning of the aerial spraying to take effect as soon as possible.



Avila said the council proposed a grace period of five years before the ban takes effect, while the technical working group suggested a one-year grace period.

"But when I consulted with the mayor regarding the issue, he said the ban should start next year," Avila said.

Avila admitted that without Duterte's "influence," an ordinance banning aerial spraying in the city would never be passed by the City Council.

"Let me just say that the mayor's position weighs heavily on the council," Avila said.

Rumors flew thick and fast that majority of the councilors are simply "toeing the line" in anticipation of the coming election next year.

"The mayor might not include us in his lineup," said a politician who requested anonymity.

But the fight is, however, far from over.

Several banana companies are said to be lobbying to convince the mayor to soften his stand against aerial spraying.

City Administrator Wendel Avisado earlier raised the possibility that some banana companies would stop their operation in the city and instead transfer to other areas.

Avila said most banana companies are more worried that with the ban in Davao City, other provinces and cities in the region would follow suit.

At present, only Bukidnon had banned aerial spraying.

Avila said that of the 5,000 hectares only 900 hectares are currently being aerial-sprayed.

He said only four companies are conducting aerial spraying while the rest use boom spray.

Avila said aside from the harmful effects of aerial spraying on the health and environment, the method is also blamed for the aphid infestation in coconut plantations in several areas.

"Because it is in the coconut plantation that aphids from the bananas are transferred," Avila said. (BOT)

and here's another view from Shrine Hills. the pic shows the Maa side of NCCC Mall..Good morning all!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/ncccafar.jpg

Across NCCC Mall (Matina side) is a hotel, a commercial strip with several commercial buildings, few restobars, offices, etc. One of which is my new favorite building in Davao:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/kadayawan/9b11c12c.jpg

How about the one in Uyanguren, is it a stand-alone department store or is it a mall?

actually it's bigger than a department store. It's like Metro Gaisano Colon. Pero Metro Gaisano Colon is taller while NCCC Uyanguren is wider. I guess Junax got a pic of it and he had posted it before.

Junax, bro u still got the Uyanguren pic?

here's one bai TJ... the right side blue building is the NCCC Main. before this building is the 6 storey car park. in this pic, the street is only 4 lanes kasi ang main entrance ng NCCC main ay sa uyanguren/magsaysay avenue side which is more wider.
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f368/badith/mall10.jpg

here's the uyanguren side...
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f368/badith/nccc.jpg

OT: tnx TJ for the text about SSC mirror site.

no problemo bro! anyway, i wonder what this building is for:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/kadayawan/IMG_0302.jpg

the location is suitable for a small hotel or an inn. hmmmm pwede rin for offices.

If oil spill happens in Davao Gulf (god forbid)

Can Davao respond to this tragedy? Does RDCC (Regional Disaster Coordinating Council) and DCDCC (Davao City Disater Coordinating Council ) have the capabilty to clean and stop this kind of disaster?

Whats the worse case scenario?

^^ that is caritas building in rizal bai.. parang insurance building, malapit din to sa philamlife rizal.

trivia: alam nyo ba na STAG dati itong area na ito? now the famous underground STAG is located at pedro street. hehe,.

Originally Posted by scandinavian girl
mayoong gabii Davao....so nice to see you all again :)

Greetings are allowed, wow, you don´t say, well then I like to greet dinabaw, rajah , dave, gravy, tj ,ady , valium, d'eagowl, gina, floater, berniemack, 3stan yu....and all !!! :hugs: Sorry, but it is hard to be formal around friends. even in a "policestate"...geeehhhhs. Stiff, stiff feeling. Why is sending pm:s forbidden? Someone in here got forbidden by sinjin to send pm:s? Is that the new rule of this skyscrapercity forum.
Well, we are allowed to talk scyscrapers. Why is it that a skyscraper has become such a status symbol? It does have a pragmatic value....at least for the elevator companies and window cleaners. They have their charm to, especially as as targets for flight students.

(did I make the grades was, was I formal enough?.:D I am much sweeter then this in reality, odd feeling to be a matter of fact's person only :)not even in my job I need to be like this. Since when is humanity, warmth, friendship and greetings to much for a forum. Is being friendly and spontanious a liability for this site...or is it a question of cost? How can a natual friendly aproach to one another be a negative factor? We are not robots. A forum is a place to promote a free exchange of idéas. It is ironic that Sokrates one of the first Forum stars was acused of corrupting the youth of Athéns, despite the seriousness of this situation he continued to ask questions. I wonder how he would react to these new resticiton´s inflicted upon us now.:)

Hello Helena nice to see you again ...oppps is it ok :)

Yea its an odd feeling to be too "formal" in this forum , look what i have done no answer to my oil spill questions , is it odd or its just to hot to handle ;) maybe they don't take seriously an eagowl like me :cry:

I learned some Swedish words like God Morgon? got to fly....... :goodbye:

As far as i know Daksh is located in Makati and it will take awhile before they can extend their operations in the cities outside of Metro Manila such as Cebu or Davao. What do u know about Daksh? Fill us in. Most of my teammates transferred from Sprint (when I was still with Teleperformance USA) to Daksh.



BS in Computer Science. However, I have plans to study back and take up Business Administration major in Marketing Management and Entrepreneurship. You see, though I love ICT (since partly, it's my field of work), i love having my own business more. Who knows, in the near future, I'll be the next tycoon in Davao and Cebu- a technepreneur for this matter..... ahihihihihihihi :)

Oh..and how bout u bro? How can u and ur endeavor help Davao in the future? :)

and got any new updates?

TJ, I still don't know anything about DAKSH, but it is a call center based from India. Now, if Hyderabad could just transfer here to Davao (I sense something relative about Hyderabad here in Davao) we can get something out of our idle lands.

BSCS... my dream course. I transferred to BA English because I know I have no capacity to handle mathematics courses. UP in Mindanao is super strict when it comes to IT courses, but sometimes, we lag in some sectors. We use open-sourse OSs, so its quite a big problem.

Hope I can help Davao, but I might discuss it with my aunt. We were almost brushing shoulders with the political guys here in Davao a few years ago. :D If I can do Business Administration also, maybe I can help.

As of now, I'm helping Davao through my narratives, my thesis. It's all about Davao BTW. Through literary means, maybe I can help the city.

Updates:

-The old men seng is being renovated. I usually pass to that street in San Pedro and yes, they're making many revisions.

-Lakitan Mall is still the ugliest establishment so far.

-Davao City is sued because of taxing the taxis (pardon the pun, but I looked at it in the newspaper)

-There really are plans for Toril, I just forgot it.

mayoong gabii Davao....so nice to see you all again :)

Greetings are allowed, wow, you don´t say, well then I like to greet dinabaw, rajah , dave, gravy, tj ,ady , valium, d'eagowl, gina, floater, berniemack, 3stan yu....and all !!!:hug: Sorry, but it is hard to be formal around friends. even in a "policestate"...geeehhhhs. Stiff, stiff feeling. Why is sending pm:s forbidden? Someone in here got forbidden by sinjin to send pm:s? Is that the new rule of this skyscrapercity forum.

Well, we are allowed to talk scyscrapers. Why is it that a skyscraper has become such a status symbol? It does have a pragmatic value....at least for the elevator companies and window cleaners. They have their charm to, especially as as targets for flight students.

(did I make the grades was, was I formal enough?:D. I am much sweeter then this in reality, odd feeling to be a matter of fact's person only :) not even in my job I need to be like this. Since when is humanity, warmth, friendship and greetings to much for a forum. Is being friendly and spontanious a liability for this site...or is it a question of cost? How can a natual friendly aproach to one another be a negative factor? We are not robots. A forum is a place to promote a free exchange of idéas. It is ironic that Sokrates one of the first Forum stars was acused of corrupting the youth of Athéns, despite the seriousness of this situation he continued to ask questions. I wonder how he would react to these new resticiton´s inflicted upon us now. :)

:goodbye:

I think Len, it's about the bandwidth of SSC. I have to agree to Sinjin, but at the same time, disagree with him.

Yes, a forum serves to be in that plight, but in the same mode also, SSC serves to be an educational front.

However, if culture is also being barred from being talked, I think we are having a problem here. Libeskind was not able to build good buildings were it not for the culture of the jews. Aero Saarinen would have done the same thing too. Anyway, I joined the site for the sake of Urbanity.

About Malmo ate Lena, you can share something about your city, exchange your views about it. Maybe we can apply your observations about your city in our threads. Then gravy can appeal to our city government officials about the basis of your observations.

OT: You like jazz 'te Lens right? I can recommend one jazz duo. They're not Philippine but Japanese. The name of the group is Depapepe and they play good guitars. :D :D :D

That's all thanks!

no problemo bro! anyway, i wonder what this building is for:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/kadayawan/IMG_0302.jpg

the location is suitable for a small hotel or an inn. hmmmm pwede rin for offices.

TJ, this is the caritas building. I think this will be a hospital. It's just facing the internet cafe I'm currently billeted now.

And just facing the caritas building, there's Fabie! But I think it's very unfeasible for Caritas to build such a charitable building in the CBD. IMHO.

speaking of oil spill dinabaw ,If oil spill happens in Davao Gulf (god forbid)

Can Davao respond to this tragedy? Does the RDCC XI( Regional Disaster Coordinatin Council) and DCCC (Davao City Disaster Coordinating Council) have the capabilty to clean and arrest this kind of disaster ?

Worse case scenario?

I think not that much, but with Phoenix going around, it might be (and remember, naa bayay "Albay Oil" depot in Lanang)

It will be serious catastrophe in Davao, but I think oil here is delivered by trucks and not by boats.

Good news again for the beloved Davao...Scroll down please!

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
By Ben Serrano
Caraga Correspondent

BUTUAN CITY -- Two Caraga cities, Butuan and Bislig, ranked second to the last in the latest Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project in the mid-sized and small-sized city categories respectively.

An official document revealed recently on this subject was released by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to local media and government information officers in the region.

But its not all bad news because another Caraga Region City, Surigao landed in the number eight slot on small-cities category in the RP Cities Competitiveness Project whose survey was done last year.

According to the DTI sponsored Media Forum over the weekend Agusan del Sur is on the way to economic boom after a report from the National Food Authority (NFA) said the region has a surplus of rice supply. It is said to be groomed as the "Agriculture and Timber Corridor" of Caraga region.

Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur are the only provinces in Caraga Region, which has a surplus of rice production and other agricultural products annually.

The Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project survey is patterned after the World Competitiveness Yearbook, which utilizes more than 300 indicators/criteria from national statistics and executive opinion surveys.

The drivers or criteria of the City Competitiveness project are Human Resources and Training, Infrastructure, Cost Competitiveness, Responsiveness of Local Government, Dynamism of Local Economy, Quality of Life and Linkages and Accessibility.

Best practices

Under the auspices of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), United States Agency for International Development (Usaid), The Asia Foundation and GTZ, the project objective is to motivate local governments to change local mentality and provide feedback mechanisms for business community to local governments.

It is also intended to provide assessment tools to pinpoint and analyze best practices in local economic management and build capacity of all local government units (LGUs) by applying competitiveness lessons from other LGUs.

In the overall ranking in the small cities category, non Metro-cities with population less than 200,000 residents, Surigao City ranked number eight in most competitive list with cities of San Fernando in La Union, Legaspi and Tagbilaran occupied the first, second and third ranks respectively.

The cities of Koronadal and Tagum ranked number seven and ninth in the most competitive cities' list under small cities category.

Another Caraga Region city, Bislig ranked number 32 among 33 evaluated cities in the entire country under the small cities category. Number 33 slot is occupied by Marawi in Lanao del Sur.

Butuan City ranked number 13 among 14 cities in the entire country evaluated. Occupying number 14 is Tarlac City in Luzon.

In big cities or Metro Cities category, cities of Makati and Davao tied in the number one slot. Others named in the most competitive list arranged from number two to ten ranking were, Las Pinas, Marikina, Muntinglupa, Pasig, Cebu, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Quezon, Lapu-Lapu and Pasay.

In the midsized cities category ranking from number 1 to 14 were the cities of Bacolod, Batangas, Iloilo, San Fernando in Pampanga, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Iligan, Zamboanga, Calamba, Lipa, General Santos, Baguio, Cabanatuan, Butuan and Tarlac.

Cagayan de Oro City ranked number five on midsize cites category in Pinoy Cities on the Rise Project.

One of Davao's Jewels in the Field of Education
Featured in the Schools, Colleges, and Universities Section of Manila Bulletin Today

San Pedro College of Davao

http://www.mb.com.ph/SCAU2006082972950.html

Celebrating golden years of fruitful service

Davao way back in 1948, belonged to the Diocese of Zamboanga headed then by Bishop Luis del Rosario, SJ. The archbishop then saw the need for a Catholic hospital to take care of both the physical and spiritual health of the growing population of post-war Davao City. This vision was shared to the PME Fathers, a group of Canadian missionaries, who then extended the invitation to the Dominican Sisters of the Infant Jesus in Quebec, Canada to help put up the hospital. Seeing the request as God’s call to extend their apostolate, after some deliberation at the General Council, the Prioress General sent five sisters to the Philippines.


HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

On May 15, 1948, five Dominican sisters lead by Sr. Pauline Guilmette, OP (Sr. Marie de St. Paul) left Canada for the Philippines. Included in the team were Sr. Marie St. Pierre (Sr. Cecile Denis), Sr. Gabrielle de L’Annonciation (Sr. Rita Blais), Sr. Blanche Marie (Sr. Therese Naud), and Sr. Pauline Therese (Sr. Therese Corriveau). They arrived in Manila on June 8, 1948 and took a six-hour flight to Davao City the day after.
http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/SanPedroCollegeofDavao.jpg
The facade of the San Pedro College
campus at 12 C. de Guzman St. in
Davao City.

They soon acquired the 15-bed Hospital de San Pedro owned by Dr. Alfredo Rivera located on San Pedro St. corner Legaspi. In 1949, San Pedro Hospital was transferred to its current location on C. de Guzman St. and this time had expanded to a 50-bed capacity hospital. In 1954, Bishop Clovis Thibault, PME, shared his vision of a Catholic Nursing School in Mindanao to Sr. Pauline Guilmette, OP who was enthusiastic with the idea. Shortly after, the PMEs helped the sisters acquire a lot for the future school of nursing and the Dominican sisters worked for the completion of the requirements of the Bureau of Private Schools.

Nursing graduates from Luzon, Visayas, as well some doctors and nurses from the hospital joined the roster of faculty. Amanda Trinidad, a former faculty of the Velez Hospital, became the first principal of the school while Sr. Pauline Guilmette, OP, was director. Required number of books in the library was met through donations from the Ateneo de Davao University while laboratory supplies and equipment were obtained both from Manila and the United States. The opening of the school also led to the expansion of the hospital from 50 to 100-bed capacity to cater the related learning experiences of the students.

In April 1956, a temporary permit was granted to operate as a school of nursing under the name San Pedro Hospital School of Nursing. Two hundred students applied but only 48 were chosen, 29 of whom completed the Graduate in Nursing Course and all of them passed the board examination in 1959. On the same year, the school was granted government recognition to operate the three-year Graduate in Nursing Program.

Eventually, the School of Nursing expanded to become the San Pedro College of Davao.

PRESENT TIMES

Now, San Pedro College of Davao offers 13 undergraduate programs, five graduate programs, a preschool program, and its TESDA-accredited community school offers short-term courses such as Caregiver Training Program, Nursing Assistant Training Program, and Pharmacy Aide.

San Pedro College of Davao's constant inclusion in the list of schools with outstanding performance in licensure examinations has bestowed on it prestige and recognition. As of 2005, the school has produced 129 board topnotchers. In 1997, San Pedro College of Davao was chosen as one of the eight Centers of Excellence in Nursing Education (COENE) in the country. With this recognition from the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), San Pedro College received financial grants from the government for faculty, technology, and infrastructure development. Also together with eight recognized nursing and midwifery schools in the Philippines, SPC is one of the early implementors of the IMCI-enhanced (Integrated Management of Child Illnesses) curriculum.

Graduates from other professional programs, such as BS Pharmacy, BS Physical Therapy, and BS Medical Technology also showed remarkable performance in their respective licensure examinations. The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) has cited San Pedro College as the second placer in the Top Performing School of Pharmacy in the 2005 Pharmacy Licensure Examination.

The strengthening of the instruction in the college complements to the strengthening of the research and extension programs of the school. Various researches geared towards education and health sciences are thus conducted. In fact, researches started by the San Pedro College faculty had earned national and international distinction. Recently, the school’s nursing faculty finished the first research conducted on IMCI in the entire Asia Pacific region. Eyeing the development of a dynamic research culture, the school is strengthening its research and publication arm through the establishment of a separate office to cater to such need.

Community extension services reached as far as Calinan, Marilog, and Paquibato districts, providing not only free medical services but literacy and livelihood programs as well. In 2004, the SPC-CES were recognized by other civil and concerned institutions outside the country. San Pedro College of Davao was chosen by an Australian funded organization BEAM (Basic Educational Assistance for Mindanao) to be their service provider for their literacy and IP-empowering programs in Marilog District. The San Pedro College-Health Center in Agdao, for more than 30 years now, has been growing in terms of facilities and services to address the needs of financially challenged residents of Davao City.

FLAGSHIP COURSES

True to its mission of producing competent professionals, San Pedro College (SPC) had been producing exemplary graduates in the field of Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, and Medical Technology. Its first nursing graduates in 1959 recorded a 100% passing in the Nursing Licensure Examination. Since then, the succeeding graduates had kept on with the tradition of doing well in the exam.

Dedicated to producing the best nurses, the Nursing Department sees to it that students comply with the retention criteria to be promoted to the next level. To date, San Pedro College of Davao remains the only Center of Excellence in Nursing Education (COENE) in Mindanao .

Exemplary performance of Pharmacy graduates in their licensure exam is credited to their strict academic guidelines and policies. Intensive student evaluation and comprehensive exams are conducted each year for those seeking admission to the program. Failing marks in natural sciences, Math, and major subjects will mean expulsion from the program. Practicum starts upon finishing the second level to which students will be exposed to the three different fields of pharmacy practice: Community Drugstore, Hospital Pharmacy, and Drug Manufacturing Laboratory. To date, San Pedro College is considered the second best performing school in the Pharmacy Licensure Examination.

The same strict academic policies are also carried out in the Medical Technology and Physical Therapy programs. These are manifested in the graduates’ commendable performance in their professional exams. (Dr. Sergio V. Opeña and Gladys G. Mebrano)

For the furor this issue has created, finally, here are some answers to critics and naysayers. This is indeed a real shot in the arm for Davao IT Industry.

First-ever IT park to begin this year
By Rizalene P. Acac

THE first phase of the proposed information and communications technology (ICT) park zone that would house business process outsourcing (BPO) companies like call and medical transcription centers is expected to be completed before the year ends, officials of Damosa Land Incorporated yesterday said.

The ICT park zone being developed by Damosa Land Incorporated is composed of 22,983 square meters of land located along J.P. Laurel Avenue which would accommodate two information technology buildings; data building; commercial and a utility building that would have an unlimited power supply.

The primary stage of development involves the establishment of the ICT building covering some 1,326 square meters of land along J.P. Laurel Avenue. Ricardo Floirendo, Damosa Land Inc. senior vice-president, said the call center company Link2Support, which also operates in Cagayan de Oro City and Manila, has committed to operate in the building in November. He said the company would put a 200-seater center that would boost the outsourcing business here.

Based on their plans, the IT building would be installed with high-speed fiber-optic telecommunication backbone and high-speed international gateway facility or wide-area network. Floirendo said they would initially be investing P20-million for the first phase of the ICT zone.

The government also extended its support to Damosa in securing an accreditation with the Philippine Export Zone Authority (PEZA) that could give the company several incentives. Both councilors Rene Elias Lopez, chair of the committee on information and technology and Peter Laviña, chair of the committee on trade, commerce and industry, during their joint committee hearing yesterday readily endorsed the plan.

Department of Trade and Industry Davao City director Teolulo Pasawa said the IT sector is one of the areas that the government is really trying to promote. Laviña said the city has failed to hugely attract IT investors in the past two years due to the lack of infrastructure facilities. However, with the initiative of Damosa the city could be at par with other IT zones in the country.

He said this could also help boost the job opportunities for college graduates in the city, rather than try their luck in Cebu and Subic as call center representatives. Ed Villaver, vice president of Anflocor, said most of IT investors they talked with really preferred the city but set up shop in Cagayan de Oro City because of absence of infrastructure facilities. Cagayan de Oro City established the first IT park in Mindanao.

“We are trying to play catch-up here,” he said. Ivan Cortez of the Davao City Investment and Promotion Center also asked Damosa to avail of the incentives given by the local government for new businesses. Floirendo said the company needs another P150-million to construct the second phase of the park. He said they would also invest in the set up of surveillance cameras and electronic identification system.

Makati, Davao most competitive cities in RP, study shows
By Ben Serrano
The Philippine Star 08/29/2006

Davao City ranks with Makati City, the country’s premier financial and business center, as first in "competitiveness" among the major urban centers, including Manila.

This was based on a survey under the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project spearheaded by the Asian Institute of Management and the United States Agency for International Development.

Trade and industry officials here released copies of the survey results during a press briefing.The survey was conducted last year.

The competitiveness ranking is based on several criteria including infrastructure development, business environment, corporate practices, quality of life, and responsiveness of local governments to citizens’ and business’ concerns.

Davao and Makati Cities are included in the "big cities" or "metro cities" category. Ranking second in this category was Las Piñas, followed by Marikina, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Cebu, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Quezon City, Lapu-Lapu and Pasay. Davao is the country’s top exporter of tuna and other marine products, while Makati is home to some of the biggest commercial and financial establishments.

In the mid-sized cities category, Bacolod was on the top slot trailed by Batangas, Iloilo, San Fernando in Pampanga, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Iligan, Zamboanga, Calamba, Lipa, General Santos, Baguio, Cabanatuan, Butuan and Tarlac.

In the "small cities" category, or cities whose population is less than 200,000, San Fernando in La Union ranks first, followed by Legazpi in Bicol and Tagbilaran in Bohol.

Trade officials here, meanwhile, announced a glowing economic prospect for Agusan del Sur in view of its surplus in rice production as reported by the National Food Authority. Agusan is considered Caraga region’s "Agriculture and Timber Corridor."

Lifestyle Article
Celebrate Week-Long RP-Japan Festival
By Josie San Pedro

From August 29 to September 3, Philippines-Japan Festival 2006 will be held by participating groups, Philippine Nikkei Jinkai, Philippine Nikkei Jinkai International School of Davao, Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku and the Japan-Philippines VolunteerAssociation with coordiantion from Japan Foundation Manila, Davao Japanese Consular Office and the Davao-Japanese Association.

The theme of the celebration, “Philippines-Japan Friendship Year: Revitalizing Cultural Exchanges”, is made more meaningful because of the celebration of Philippines-Japan Friendship Year as embodied in Proclamation 905 by Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

One of the features of the celebration in cooperation with the Consular Office of Japan is the Japanese Film Festival (Eiga Sei) on Wednesday August 30, at the Multi-purpose Hall, 3rd Floor, MKD Building, Mamay Road, Lanang.

According to Japanese Consul Koji Mitsui the film festival is an opportunity for the people of Davao to have a better understanding of the life and culture of the Japanese through film presentations. He added that the holding of Eiga Sei is the Consular Officce’s contribution to the promotion of closer relations between Filipinos and Japanese in this part of the country. The screening schedule is, “ Memories of You”, at 9:00 a.m.; “Tora San Takes Vacation” at 1:30 p.m.; and “Uneasy Encounters” at 4:00 p.m.

Admission is free and all films are subtitled in English. Aside from Eiga Sei ‘06, the festival will also showcase a photo exhibit on “The World Heritage Sites in Japan”, by Kazuyoshi Miyoshi, from August 29 to September 1, 2006; and a Japanese classical play called Noh, tonight, (August 29) at 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.

The Noh performance is titled”The Coffee Shop Within the Play” (Kapihan Sa Loob Ng Isang Dula), courtesy of Japan Foundation and U.P. Dilliman Center for International Studies. Other activities during the weeklong RP-Japan festival 2006 are Nihonggo speech and poem recitation contests; Philippine-Japan cultural exhibits mounted by the students; cultural lessons like Ikebana, origami, calligraphy, Phillippine folk dances; Bon Odori (yosakoi dance), tea ceremony, shogi, kendo, yukata weaving lessons, Filipino and Japanese cooking lessons.

There will also be a search for Mr. and Ms. RP-Japan (including a talent search); the cultural show of the PNJK International School; and a symposium at the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (Mindanao International College) on Sept.1 - 2, 2006 on “ Friendship Year: Strengthening Alternative Exchange between Philippines and Japan”, with speakers from Japan, Manila and Davao. A registration fee of P600 for students and P800 for professionals will cover two lunches, two snacks, and conference kit.

A Kadayawan post celeb article here..

Kadayawan Street Scene @ Damosa Gateway

DAMOSA GATEWAY (DG) was a sleepless entertainment center as it successfully celebrated its 1st year anniversary and the Kadayawan sa Dabaw festivities in 2 consecutive days from August 18-19, 2006.

A grand motorcade opened the first day of the event which was participated by: DAMOSA LAND INC. Management & Staff, COCA COLA, SMB, GENESIS 88 and its European car exhibitors, Davao Motorists Club, Brgy. Angliongto led by Brgy. Capt. Pio Villagonzalo, Madayaw Dancers, PITRADE, Nenita Market Basket, Bazaar Exhibitors, Stage 1, Crazy Bowl/Tsuru, Beadworks, Red Cossette Boutique, Maidan Dental Clinic.

On site for two days were the Mandaya Weavers whose colorfully crafted ethnic designs drew attention to some curious bystanders, Street Market Bazaar exhibited various items until 12mn; and for kids’ entertainment there was Nestle’s Mascot Kimi; European Cars and Motorbikes were also in full display for car enthusiasts; and the Madayaw Dancers rendered a graceful ethnic number. Rondalla Group of Children’s Joy set the 1st night for dinner and the Level of Seven band turned the classic into a festive mood.

Not one table of every food and bar outlets left vacant as people nearby and from anywhere in Davao curiously came and joined the happy crowd. Drunk or not… full or what not, sure the guests also enjoyed the free henna tattoo from our very own Davao Artists.

On Saturday evening, August 19th, before the same band opened the big night, ANFLOCOR’s President PA Rodolfo P. Del Rosario visited DG and had a relaxing conversation with a friend. The crowd drawing GRUPPO TRIBALE along with DJ ELMER DADO’s great music mix, played the much-awaited, enlivening and phenomenal 3 hour drumbeats that finally set the whole crowd into a festive Kadayawan mood.

Grooving with the beat were the graceful Poi Dancers in their awesome fire dancing feat. And to keep the crowd awake until after midnight, the sexy Autobabe competition brought the crowd to feast until early dawn with big prizes for the lucky winners.

Indeed, it was a happy moment for all the guests and Anflo Executives who supported the event: Mr. Ricky Floirendo (Senior Vice President), Atty. Nick Banga (Senior Manager, DLI) and some VIPs: Mr. Toto Paglas, Mr. Erwin Garcia and their friends. Truly, the past event was a real FESTIVAL U SHOULD NOT MISS!!!

DAMOSA LAND INC. (DLI) developer of DAMOSA GATEWAY would like to thank: SMB, GLOBE Telecom, PEARL FARM BEACH RESORT, PITRADE, NENITA MARKET BASKET, TADECO, NQF, DAVCO, IRB Concepts & Designs, GENESIS 88, and COCA COLA, NESTLE Ice Cream, HABAKKUK Merchandise, WIND & WAVE, GSM, FWENDZ.Com, Magicuts Boutique & Salon, Detail 1 Auto Saloon, Trading Handicrafts, Brgy. Angliongto, Killer Bee, Playfulminds, ANFLOCOR Corporate Communications, DUMBAI- Mandaya Weaver, Bazaar Exhibitors, DG participating outlets: Café RASCAFRIA, STAGE 1, KERRIA’S Diner, AVENUE S, TOSTAR, CHARLIE’S Diner, CRAZY BOWL/TSURU, BEADWORKS, the ENTERTAINERS and all who participated and made the event possible.

^^ wowwoweee davaoeagle... lots of good news... a round of applause to damosa land... (damosa gateway). sana ganon din ang gawin ni ayala (MTS) di ba parang competitor ang dalawang ito. paging ayala yung katabi ng MTS pwede yun IT park malaki laki din yon. :)

^^ wowwoweee davaoeagle... lots of good news... a round of applause to damosa land... (damosa gateway). sana ganon din ang gawin ni ayala (MTS) di ba parang competitor ang dalawang ito. paging ayala yung katabi ng MTS pwede yun IT park malaki laki din yon. :)

....Mr. A....palihug pud butang ug 50 story building sa tunga :runaway:

Makati, Davao most competitive cities in RP, study shows
By Ben Serrano
The Philippine Star 08/29/2006




pareng VAL, what can you say about this? we probably need your opinion. :) :scouserd:

For the furor this issue has created, finally, here are some answers to critics and naysayers. This is indeed a real shot in the arm for Davao IT Industry.

First-ever IT park to begin this year
By Rizalene P. Acac

...as highly developed and most competitive city in the Philippines like Davao, I wonder why the realization of having an IT Park took some time... In fact, mas naunhan pa man mo sa mga lesser known town and city such as Bacong Town and Bais City in Negros Oriental. Davao City deserves this new development because it has a good source of IT manpower....

...as highly developed and most competitive city in the Philippines like Davao, I wonder why the realization of having an IT Park took some time... In fact, mas naunhan pa man mo sa mga lesser known town and city such as Bacong Town and Bais City in Negros Oriental. Davao City deserves this new development because it has a good source of IT manpower....

IMHO, for years gi ignore sa mga ICT companies and LGU ang IT Park and Zoning kay sa tinuod lang ang kwarta naa man sa main ICT business which is BPO, softare development, media, etc. ug wala man sa zoning, so walay pakialam ang established companies sa davao kung naay zoning o wala. willing sila mo bayad ug mas dako nga tax basta wala lang silay ka competensya nga mga international companies. sa ubang city nga wala gyud ICT company, of course maningkamot gyud na sila nga maka IT park para naay mo locate sa ilang lugar. damosa land is investing on it, but look who are willing to locate, di ba mga taga gawas sa davao nga company like linktosupport. local ICT won't locate anymore coz the infras are already there. (for the locals) it's just a matter of battling it out with the locators for the fishes in the davao ocean. and that means hard time for us independent ICT players especializing in software development too.

Dabawenyo surrealist holds exhibit in NY

BIENVENIDO Bon Es Banez, named by Art & Antiques Magazine as one of the world's top ten surrealists, staged a one person show dubbed Willamsburg Alon at the Amarin Caf‚ in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, USA.

The Williamsburg Art and Historical (WAH) Center in Brooklyn, New York, is a Mecca for contemporary artists the world over.

In September 2004 a Dabawenyo visual artist donated to the center a painting that was pleasingly accepted by the management; after all, they are familiar with Bienvenido "Bones" Bañez Jr. -- the only Filipino who qualified to the world's largest ever international surrealist show Brave Destiny, held during the fall of 2003, also at WAH Center.

"My Warlock Dreams 666," first exhibited at the Royal Mandaya Hotel, Davao, in 2002, now is a fixture at one of the world's art Meccas.

Bañez is a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the Ford Academy of the Arts in Davao City. For some time he served as associate professor at the Ford Academy and the Philippine Women's College-Davao.

In 2002, he won the Asian Fellowship Painting Competition of the Vermont Studio Center, Vermont, USA.

Meanwhile, The Amarin Caf‚ features Modern Thai Cuisine and is open daily 617 Manhattan Ave., Greenpoint, Brooklyn, between Driggs Ave. and Nassau Ave.

a late call last night from ben informed me that he has been invited to an exhibit at the met (could be metropolitan museum of art). ben was ecstatic with the news. this guy is doing us proud dabawenyos.

i am back after a few days off with my visiting sister and her friends from accenture..(my sis works for accenture in makati...)

i have some very good news....while on an island hopping activity last sunday, we happend to pass by the old samal casino....as we were passing it, i could not help but blurt out my frustration on such a beautiful idle piece of property....sayang, i said...then this guy from wind and wave davao said...its not sayang sir.....somebody already bought that propery...it will operate again, by the earliest, next year. the sultan of brunei just bought that property....

that means the marco polo hotel will operate the now defunct samal casino...the marco polo chain is owned by the sultan... good news indeed...

we also passed by samal dream, the new resort in samal...a portion of it is till under construction...sabi nila, para sa exclusive group of people lang daw yun....hay nako..mga sosy talaga...hahahahaha!!!!

^^ Yeah that is The Samal Dream Resort owned by a french guy did you see some Bali Houses?
Nice news about the Samal Casino hope it will reopen and rebuilt it in its original plan w/
an 18 hole world-class golf course!

Makati, Davao most competitive cities in RP, study shows
By Ben Serrano
The Philippine Star 08/29/2006

Davao City ranks with Makati City, the country’s premier financial and business center, as first in "competitiveness" among the major urban centers, including Manila.

This was based on a survey under the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project spearheaded by the Asian Institute of Management and the United States Agency for International Development.

Trade and industry officials here released copies of the survey results during a press briefing.The survey was conducted last year.

The competitiveness ranking is based on several criteria including infrastructure development, business environment, corporate practices, quality of life, and responsiveness of local governments to citizens’ and business’ concerns.

Davao and Makati Cities are included in the "big cities" or "metro cities" category. Ranking second in this category was Las Piñas, followed by Marikina, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Cebu, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Quezon City, Lapu-Lapu and Pasay. Davao is the country’s top exporter of tuna and other marine products, while Makati is home to some of the biggest commercial and financial establishments.

In the mid-sized cities category, Bacolod was on the top slot trailed by Batangas, Iloilo, San Fernando in Pampanga, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Iligan, Zamboanga, Calamba, Lipa, General Santos, Baguio, Cabanatuan, Butuan and Tarlac.

In the "small cities" category, or cities whose population is less than 200,000, San Fernando in La Union ranks first, followed by Legazpi in Bicol and Tagbilaran in Bohol.

Trade officials here, meanwhile, announced a glowing economic prospect for Agusan del Sur in view of its surplus in rice production as reported by the National Food Authority. Agusan is considered Caraga region’s "Agriculture and Timber Corridor."

syet naunahan ako ng post...i read it in today's sunstar davao.. :)
sa tabi pala ito ng damosa builing (which is my favorite building in DC btw)

oooppsss wrong wuote, i was supposed to quote the IT park to be loacted beside damosa building which will open within the year.. hehe

pareng VAL, what can you say about this? we probably need your opinion. :) :scouserd:

well among the cities ranked, davao i can see is the most hyped about this "controversial" rankings. maybe because davao doesnt get enough positive attention from the media and the need to reverse the stigma of terrorism. good move though. but the aim ranking as has been said, were mostly based on perception, not on actual performance. and what good does this aim ranking brought to davao anyway? as posted in your news article about the soon to be developed IT park in your beloved city, davao is still playing catch-up with other smaller cities. so there you go, the most competitive metro city in the country playing catch-up with other smaller cities in terms of the most promising industry in the country, IT develoment.

now does it sound good?

Goodbye Davao thread :cry: sinjin has made clear to me in a pm that people like me do not belong in here so Ihave to go.

Want to thank you for the information you gave me about Davao! All the tourist informatinon which has been very helpfull to me... Thank you guys and see you around in Davao..:) :) :) :hug: to all!

:goodbye:

@valium: If you talk about IT, I don't think Davao is playing catch-up. This is evidenced by the number of businesses engaged in true IT, like software development and such, not the IT-enabled businesses like call centers and other BPOs which I think are the only ones you're seeing. I think a forumer already listed those companies here, and that is without the help of an IT park which you highly proclaim as the only measure of a city's IT competitiveness.

And one more thing, I know this for a fact cause I work in an IT field.

@valium: If you talk about IT, I don't think Davao is playing catch-up. This is evidenced by the number of businesses engaged in true IT, like software development and such, not the IT-enabled businesses like call centers and other BPOs which I think are the only ones you're seeing. I think a forumer already listed those companies here, and that is without the help of an IT park which you highly proclaim as the only measure of a city's IT competitiveness.

And one more thing, I know this for a fact cause I work in an IT field.

Well said!

for davao gnu/linux developers and advocates:
http://www.dabawegnu.org/

TJ: starring ka sa presentation of our fellow forumer silicongulf... idownload ra gud ni:
davao at the crossroads in the 21st century
http://www.silicongulf.net/?q=node/84

slerz: youre welcome!

im not sure about the DAMOSA IT park, but i think its too small at 2+ hectares? will it be like Pryce buisness park or will it house a single PEZA accredited building? i think nakita ko na ito U/C eh..its beside Damosa Corporate building tapos mukhang warehouse sa labas (though sinisumulan pa..hehe,i think the old building, sime darby, was a warehouse tyoe building tapos dinemolish tapos inaayos..) maybe junax can take Pics..i will pass by this area on thursday though on my way to elena so maybe ill take pics na rin for you guys to judge kung ok ba tong IT park na to..hehe

Makati, Davao most competitive cities in RP, study shows
By Ben Serrano
The Philippine Star 08/29/2006

Davao City ranks with Makati City, the country’s premier financial and business center, as first in "competitiveness" among the major urban centers, including Manila.

This was based on a survey under the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project spearheaded by the Asian Institute of Management and the United States Agency for International Development.

Trade and industry officials here released copies of the survey results during a press briefing.The survey was conducted last year.

The competitiveness ranking is based on several criteria including infrastructure development, business environment, corporate practices, quality of life, and responsiveness of local governments to citizens’ and business’ concerns.

Davao and Makati Cities are included in the "big cities" or "metro cities" category. Ranking second in this category was Las Piñas, followed by Marikina, Muntinlupa, Pasig, Cebu, Mandaluyong, Mandaue, Manila, Quezon City, Lapu-Lapu and Pasay. Davao is the country’s top exporter of tuna and other marine products, while Makati is home to some of the biggest commercial and financial establishments.

In the mid-sized cities category, Bacolod was on the top slot trailed by Batangas, Iloilo, San Fernando in Pampanga, Cagayan de Oro, Angeles, Iligan, Zamboanga, Calamba, Lipa, General Santos, Baguio, Cabanatuan, Butuan and Tarlac.

In the "small cities" category, or cities whose population is less than 200,000, San Fernando in La Union ranks first, followed by Legazpi in Bicol and Tagbilaran in Bohol.

Trade officials here, meanwhile, announced a glowing economic prospect for Agusan del Sur in view of its surplus in rice production as reported by the National Food Authority. Agusan is considered Caraga region’s "Agriculture and Timber Corridor."

wasnt Tagum in the list last year? what happened?

for davao gnu/linux developers and advocates:
http://www.dabawegnu.org/

This is probably one of the active opensource groups I've ever seen.
Kudos to Dabawegnu for promoting opensource which in a way also helps Davao's IT.

@ bai kulas,
so are you a part of this opensource group?

so will linux run my autocad and games?

oh by the way we use Openoffice din sa aming..well office..hehe

its free and MS office is too expensive..

you should advocate the use of this for davaos businesses, to eliminate piracy which in a way makes davao businesses legit..:)

IMHO, for years gi ignore sa mga ICT companies and LGU ang IT Park and Zoning kay sa tinuod lang ang kwarta naa man sa main ICT business which is BPO, softare development, media, etc. ug wala man sa zoning, so walay pakialam ang established companies sa davao kung naay zoning o wala. willing sila mo bayad ug mas dako nga tax basta wala lang silay ka competensya nga mga international companies.

....kalooy sab mga taga Davao kung mao ni ang panghuna-huna sa LGU...it seems they're not welcoming progress..... and progress means competition....gusto man kaha ta ang Pilipinas mahimong Global...so why not open our market to big competitors....

^^ i dont like how that post sounds..

this is the lot ( i think) plus maybe more? kasali kaya yung open space sa likod?

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

@diehardbisdak - if you were not being attentive with what i have posted before...i have specifically mentioned that lately, the city government amended its city investment code focusing more on various fields and one of these is ICT. In addition, didnt I mention before that the city council passed Davao City Resolution No. 01920-06 supporting the ICT sector?

ohhh yea diehardbisdak now says kalooy uy pud mga dabawenyo but last time i heard he loves Davao! aint right bisdak ? maybe runs in a Cebuano blood?

honestly, and though i wont pre-judge you bai diehard..pero minsan mga posts mo may pa tama eh...

@ dinabaw, di naman lahat...actually isolated case ra na siya..hehe

so back to topic..kanang pic na akong gi post ba, mao na ang DAMOSA IT PARK no? or part ra na sya? plus kanang bakante nga lote sa likod siguro? will it be like pryce business park nga pwede magtukod ug buildings ang lot buyers or pre built na ang buildings unya mag rent na lang ang locators? tan-aw ni TJ? ug Ic3 since taga IT field man mo?

-edit-

@diehardbisdak - if you were not being attentive with what i have posted before...i have specifically mentioned that lately, the city government amended its city investment code focusing more on various fields and one of these is ICT. In addition, didnt I mention before that the city council passed Davao City Resolution No. 01920-06 supporting the ICT sector?

....yes, i know bai! i was just reacting to @Junax's comment... also, i'm aware that Davao has a lot of IT Business bisan wala pa'y IT Park.... IMO, the LGU just realized now that they need to do something because having IT Park is somewhat an S.O.P. for IT related businesses particularly for international IT locators... and we can't deny it Davao has been left behind by lesser known cities or towns....in fact, in one of the posts here, it says "Davao is still catching up...."

so he better straighten up kasi dinadala niya ang ibang Cebuano sa pa tama niya

@gravy - it's not really minsan..honestly...i find all of ur post diehard as MAY PATAMA!

Bashing indirectly i presume? I find valium's post more appealing because it has valid reasons and logic behind it.

But to post your views without any basis is NON-SENSE! Honestly, I am taking your last post PERSONALLY diehardbisdak!

yung nga eh, pasimple..(ok so i was just being neutral with saying "minsan" )but yeah, alanganing bash , alanganing gloating, na alanganing hindi eh...sorry bai but hindi lang pala ako ang nakakapansin...

plus the way you conveniently say, i love davao oi.,.or your mayor is ceubano pa naman..maybe you have to be a little sensitive with how your posts are written (being a non davaoeno) i remember sin nung malls thread ganun din manner ng post mo bai eh..

i mean id rather take a direct bash than a bash diguised as a friendly post..lols

SO TJ..ok na ba na nga size sa IT PARK? please read my previous post and make a comment..thanks

@diehardbisak - besides having an IT Park, will u post other factors which lead you to your views of Davao being left behind by these small cities?

Among those small cities and provinces you have posted. Can you post:

1. the number of BPO firms they have?
2. their IT investments (figure for 2005-2006)?
3. employment stats
4. income stats

Pls do..maybe u can fill me in with those facts and not with personal views.

...... you see guys, maski gamay nga criticism, negative dayon inyong huna-huna.... i just want to find out how you manage criticism.... but one thing, i never give "below the belt" one...... unsaon nato pag forward sa atong economy kung dili ta mo-atubang og mo-defend sa inyong gibarugan..... wala'y personalan....discussion thread man kahi ni....

FYI....by blood....i'm half Manileno and half Cebuano.....

^^ if you say so bai....

BTW there's a fine line that separates gloating and asking..

kinsa diaay ka mag critisize ?hasta karon s puro plapak ng imong mga gipanulti ... whos talking now? now you saying your half Manileno .....lols

Damosa IT Zone is

-composed of 22,983 sqm.
-two IT buildings
-one data building
-commercial and utility building

Plus the existing commercial and entertainment strip - Damosa Gateway.

IMO, for an IT Park - it's small but for a zone -that's enough. There's even an IT Building in Montgomery County which is as big as 1,428 only however it is home to a huge call center operation.

The e-Office here in Cebu is consist of 1,008 sqm per building with a total of 4 buildings. However it is home to major players such as NEC, Epson, PeopleSupport, and NCR.

lets just activate the "ignore mode" kung naa tay dili magustuhan sa mga reaction sa ubang tao. remember, we cannot please everybody. lets just respect the opinion of others, good or bad.

@ bai kulas,
so are you a part of this opensource group?

so will linux run my autocad and games?

oh by the way we use Openoffice din sa aming..well office..hehe

its free and MS office is too expensive..

you should advocate the use of this for davaos businesses, to eliminate piracy which in a way makes davao businesses legit..:)

member ko sa mailing list ng http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lsg-dvo/
tho i never participate in any discussion kay magdugo-dugo akong utok. hehe.

ive tried mandrake and kubuntu. sa kubuntu nako na-appreciate ang linux.

autocad on kubuntu?
http://kubuntu101.blogspot.com/2005/10/installing-wine.html
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?topic=2911.0

gaming on kubuntu?
http://kubuntuforums.net/forums/index.php?board=16.0

im an advocate of linux. i hope as what jason envision, unta as early as high school matudluan na ang mga bata diri sa davao og programming in opensource.

ahh so it wont be lke a business park nga ang locators mupalit ug lote unya magtukod ug iya building (lie pryce business park ug riverfront)? this will have pre built buildings then unya mag rent na lang ang mga IT companies? hmmm an IT mall siguro dili park..lols

anyway, i was wondering ngano dili mag apply ang riverfornt for PEZA accreditation?

@diehardbisak - besides having an IT Park, will u post other factors which lead you to your views of Davao being left behind by these small cities?

Among those small cities and provinces you have posted. Can you post:

1. the number of BPO firms they have?
2. their IT investments (figure for 2005-2006)?
3. employment stats
4. income stats

Pls do..maybe u can fill me in with those facts and not with personal views.

....i'm discussing about IT Park....not the locators in those IT Park... ang akoa ba....dugay na man gud naningkamot every LGU in the Philippines to have IT Park ....why karon pa man?

...secondly, as what @Valium posted, kung ako siyang i-interpret (IMO).... mura'g "ironic" kaayo for a city on the top list...pero when it comes to IT infrastructure, wala man....compared to medium-cities...

....kana ba, tubaga ko ninyo og tarong.... dili kay ingnon ko ninyo nga na-a ko'y PATAMA sa inyo......

^^ i dont think its ironic..as i see it, its remarkable for davao city to be among the top even without the "hyped" IT infrastructure...

@diehardbisak - u think an IT Park is the only infrastructure needed? a "PEZA ACCREDITED IT Park" can surely attract more investors because of the incentives and tax exemptions it provides.

tell me...what are these IT Infrastructures which you know about! Can u list em all?

And tell me if u cant find that in Davao (well except for the IT Park which will open by the end of the year)

@valium: If you talk about IT, I don't think Davao is playing catch-up. This is evidenced by the number of businesses engaged in true IT, like software development and such, not the IT-enabled businesses like call centers and other BPOs which I think are the only ones you're seeing. I think a forumer already listed those companies here, and that is without the help of an IT park which you highly proclaim as the only measure of a city's IT competitiveness.

And one more thing, I know this for a fact cause I work in an IT field.

why do people alway like to reiterate that IT is not only focused on call center businesses? i dont dip my fingers and discuss about topics im not familiar about. so, borrowing gravy's line... YOU DONT HAVE TO SHOVE THAT IN EVERYBODY'S FACE. and can you point out to me where and when in my long list of controversial posts did i say that IT is just focused on call centers? well if telling everybody that "IT is not just focused on call centers" is your way of declaring yourself to everybody here that youre an IT savvy person, you did it poorly man, i dont know where you came from but from where i live, almost all of us knows that IT goes beyond call centers. IT is a big thing and statements like "hey! i know that you dont know this, that IT goes beyond call centers" is so passe.

@KulasKusgan - ive seen Jason's presentation..wow, im thankful for being included.


@gravy - lemme show u some of the IT zones/buildings/centers. I think
Damosa IT zone is also at par with these existing PEZA Accredited IT Zones.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/_f_walk7.jpg
Taft IT Zone Cebu

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/conala.jpg
Northgate Cyberzone Alabang

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/ps1-1.jpg
E-Office in Asiatown IT Park Cebu

ahhh so pwede diay nga daghan IT zones sa city? say magka IT zone sa Damosa, tapos maybe sa may MTS? dili daiy na nga magdeclare ug usa ra ka IT zone sa usa ka city unya did2 ra ang mga IT firms (murag Feeport or EPZ ba..)

@diehardbisak - as i posted before "dugay na pud me naningkamot to have an IT Park, the Pryce Business Park once applied few years back for a PEZA Accreditation pero it was not approved"

@gravy - Yes. Here in Cebu, there are more than 10 IT parks, centers, buildings, and zone. These are PEZA Accredited Zones. Lemme post some of 'em:

1. Asiatown IT Park
2. Taft IT Zone
3. JY Square IT Center
4. Mango Square IT Center
5. Arcenas IT Zone
6. Innove IT Building
7. Keppel IT Building
8. Cebu Mitzumi IT Zone
and alot more..

There's one IT Park being constructed in Mactan and one IT Tower being constructed within Cebu's Business Park.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/itzones.jpg

@diehardbisak - u think an IT Park is the only infrastructure needed? a "PEZA ACCREDITED IT Park" can surely attract more investors because of the incentives and tax exemptions it provides.

tell me...what are these IT Infrastructures which you know about! Can u list em all?

And tell me if u cant find that in Davao (well except for the IT Park which will open by the end of the year)


...since, i'm only talking about the physical aspect of IT Park (zoning), of course, up to now wala pa man ang Davao up to now because U/C pa... of course, IT infrastructure includes the availability of telecommunication provider such as PLDT or Globe and there is no questions to that.... as I said, I was only talking about IT Park (zoning).... please, tubaga ko ninyo og tarong sa akong pangutana, dili kay mangayo mo nako og data or information.... if you think nga na-a ka'y i-support sa imong tubag, na hala enumerate para ma-educate sab ko....dili ka'y ako pa ang imong pangutan-on...

dili daiy na nga magdeclare ug usa ra ka IT zone sa usa ka city unya did2 ra ang mga IT firms (murag Feeport or EPZ ba..)

then it will be called an IT park.

the way i understand it, an IT zone could be just any free standing structure either a skyscraper, building or tower or just a sprawling edifice with the proper needs of an IT locator and some perks or incentives offered by the government. an IT park, well, take it from the name, a park, where several IT buildings can be constructed with a centralized management for drainage, fiber optic networks, wifi coverage, good telecom facilities etc. and is much biiger than a "declared" IT zone.

ok am really lost here, what is an IT park and what is an IT zone? how does an area get accredited (like why was pryce business park's application denied when in fact pwede man kaayo magpatukod ug IT building did2? Riverfront Coprorate city kaha pwede?)

so since LAndco Coprorate Center has many IT companies? IT building na na siya?

@diehardbisdak - u said "pero when it comes to IT infrastructure, wala man....compared to medium-cities..."

that's what u said! that's why i asked u, what are these IT infrastructures ur claiming that Davao doesnt have? coz I admit, WE DO NOT HAVE AN IT PARK YET! IT'S UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

But u said ....IT INFRASTRUCTURES right? i asked for data or info because since u posted that claim, im sure u know what ur talking about then..so fill me in...coz i could be wrong!

@gravyaddict - Landco is an IT Building...it is so easy to claim that it is an IT Building considering the fact that 90% of its locators are IT firms...but it is not an ACCREDITED PEZA ZONE. Unlike a PEZA ACCREDITED IT ZONE/PARK, Landco Corporate Tower doesnt offer tax incentives and other perks.

ok am really lost here, what is an IT park and what is an IT zone? how does an area get accredited (like why was pryce business park's application denied when in fact pwede man kaayo magpatukod ug IT building did2? Riverfront Coprorate city kaha pwede?)

so since LAndco Coprorate Center has many IT companies? IT building na na siya?

i feel lost here too! i thought im in the davao thread.... oh wait.... well, this is the davao thread!... ok, were getting OT here.

then it will be called an IT park.

the way i understand it, an IT zone could be just any free standing structure either a skyscraper, building or tower or just a sprawling edifice with the proper needs of an IT locator and some perks or incentives offered by the government. an IT park, well, take it from the name, a park, where several IT buildings can be constructed with a centralized management for drainage, fiber optic networks, wifi coverage, good telecom facilities etc. and is much bigger than a "declared" IT zone.

Valium is CORRECT! That's why i cannot consider Damosa as an IT Park. Maybe an IT Zone. Well, whether its an IT Park or IT Zone, what's important to the locators is that this area is accredited with PEZA. With that, they will enjoy incentives and tax exemptions.

ahhh mao ra diay na Tax incentives..haha, i get it..the diff bet an ordinary building nga naay IT firms ug PEZA accredited nga building kay TAX incentives ra?

unsa pa? kay ngano man mas advantage ang pagka accredit kaysa dili? i mean ana ba ka kuyaw ang advantage kung accredited sya? will damosa be accredited?approved na?

@diehardbisdak - u said "pero when it comes to IT infrastructure, wala man....compared to medium-cities..."

that's what u said! that's why i asked u, what are these IT infrastructures ur claiming that Davao doesnt have? coz I admit, WE DO NOT HAVE AN IT PARK YET! IT'S UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

But u said ....IT INFRASTRUCTURES right? i asked for data or info because since u posted that claim, im sure u know what ur talking about then..so fill me in...coz i could be wrong!

....i was referring to physical aspect of an IT Park (zoning).....mao ra gyud na akong concern, wala na gyud ko nilalis sa uban pa... sorry for the misuse of words....

hehe!!

hi sa tanan!!

musta naman mo oi!

tubaga ko be!!

....i was referring to physical aspect of an IT Park (zoning).....mao ra gyud na akong concern, wala na gyud ko nilalis sa uban pa... sorry for the misuse of words....

i think you should be a little careful lang with the way you compose your posts..kapila na man gud na nga 50/50 bai..(50% bash/gloating ug 50% "innocent post ba) tapos its too easy for you to conveniently say nga you dont mean anything negative..

hehe!!

hi sa tanan!!

musta naman mo oi!

tubaga ko be!!

(pls. read forum rules) :runaway:

hi!!

musta naman mo?

dugay pud ko wala visit dinhi!!

@gravyaddict - if i were an investor, i would prefer to have my operations within a PEZA ACCREDITED IT ZONE. I will enjoy the following incentives:

- Exemption from the payment of all national internal revenue taxes.
- Exemption from the payment of all local government impost fees.
- Exemption from duties and taxes on imported capital equipment, spare parts, raw materials and supplies.
- Exemption from wharfage dues, export tax, impost or fee

etc. etc. etc.

davao based forumers... udate sa pta pls...
good thing ssc got lost for a while...
lots of good news...

Davao once again bagged the most competitive crown
davao will have its first it park/zone
construction of Samal Dream resort
Reopening of the Samal Casino

hm...
wat about the developmnents of the China town and
the intl new routes? tnx

@diehardbisdak - u said "pero when it comes to IT infrastructure, wala man....compared to medium-cities..."

that's what u said! that's why i asked u, what are these IT infrastructures ur claiming that Davao doesnt have? coz I admit, WE DO NOT HAVE AN IT PARK YET! IT'S UNDER CONSTRUCTION!

But u said ....IT INFRASTRUCTURES right? i asked for data or info because since u posted that claim, im sure u know what ur talking about then..so fill me in...coz i could be wrong!

....i was only referring to physical aspect of an IT Park (zoning).....mao ra gyud na akong concern, wala na gyud ko nilalis sa uban pa... sorry kung nasayop ko og gamit sa IT infrastructure... i meant IT Park (zoning) which is one of IT infrastructures....

...anyways, since you are asking, these are other IT infrastructures... please enligthen me about Davao with regards to these things:

*Structured cabling installation
*National rollout installation
*Inventory, asset management and control
*Voice and data communications cabling
*Wireless installation and network design: access point, WiFi, RFID, WLAN)
*Point of sales (POS) systems installation
*Security networks: security camera video surveillance CCTV systems,
burglar alarms, fire alarms, medical alert and access control installations
*Network monitoring and management
*System engineering
*Staging and deployment
*Depot services
*Remote network operations services

bawal na mga hi and hello dito sky..hehe nag warn na si sinjin

anyway, i passed by san pedro street ganina..murag naay ginaayo sa old menseng..naa scaffolds sa ubos (sama anang pag naa ginabuhat nga hi-rise sa manila) tapos murag naa ata net to hold the falling debris..so duha ra ang possible nga explanation ani

1. gina ayo ang menseng..ug murag dinagko ni nga pag ayos..
2. gina demolish na ang menseng kay old na siya nga building

i hope the first kay sayang ni nga building...pila ra gud ang atong building nga naay historical significance..so being the once tallest in davao (and probably mindanao, at 8 floors) historic na man ni gamay diba?hehe

@diehardbisdak - do u understand the list which you have posted?

davao based forumers... udate sa pta pls...
good thing ssc got lost for a while...
lots of good news...

Davao once again bagged the most competitive crown
davao will have its first it park/zone
construction of Samal Dream resort
Reopening of the Samal Casino

hm...
wat about the developmnents of the China town and
the intl new routes? tnx

Samal dream resort? unsa na suya..hehe murag ma-ot lagig pangalan..lols
proposal ni sya o u/c na? mao ba ni tung ingon nga naay mga bali house?

@ TJ kuyaw sab diay ang perks pag sa PEZA accredited nga location ka no?

well among the cities ranked, davao i can see is the most hyped about this "controversial" rankings. maybe because davao doesnt get enough positive attention from the media and the need to reverse the stigma of terrorism. good move though. but the aim ranking as has been said, were mostly based on perception, not on actual performance. and what good does this aim ranking brought to davao anyway? as posted in your news article about the soon to be developed IT park in your beloved city, davao is still playing catch-up with other smaller cities. so there you go, the most competitive metro city in the country playing catch-up with other smaller cities in terms of the most promising industry in the country, IT develoment.

now does it sound good?

everyone for sure knows the answer......and I need a Pareng Val to articulate my thoughts..... :cheers:

*Structured cabling installation
*National rollout installation
*Inventory, asset management and control
*Voice and data communications cabling
*Wireless installation and network design: access point, WiFi, RFID, WLAN)
*Point of sales (POS) systems installation
*Security networks: security camera video surveillance CCTV systems,
burglar alarms, fire alarms, medical alert and access control installations
*Network monitoring and management
*System engineering
*Staging and deployment
*Depot services
*Remote network operations services

^^^ you mean THE PENTAGON in the states? it also sounds more like a top secret nuclear facility. lol! :jk:

gravy... yan ata yung mga bali houses... check m sa page 22 or 23 sa thread na to...

bakit bawal na ang "hi"??

unsa diay bad content anang hi?

I'm so sad about it!! :(

it means no courtesy here in SSC?

It means we're thinking na ganito na tayo?
wala na ang "hi's" and "hello's"?

wala nay batasan?

it's not bad that we'll greet each forumer
makagaan man sa heart ang mag-greet.

and take note.. mababa na tayo sa courtesy!!

anyway, kinsay ingon bawal na ang "Hi?"

kay sa ako, naanad naman ko mag-greet!

Basta, i'm sad na!!

if madami pa bawal na makasakit sa akong damdamin....

dli na ko mubisita uy! :(

magsubaybay nalang ko!! :cry:

@diehardbisdak- Anyway, it will take us a year if we will discuss each of the points which you have posted considering the number of structures in Davao. But let's take LANDCO CORPORATE TOWER as one of the examples,

Among its state-of-the-art amenities and facilities is a Global Integrated Communication System (GICS) with structure cabling system for multi-media applications. It also installed the first Building Management System (BMS) in the region which monitors and controls the elevators, the fuel and water pumps, and the main entry. The building also features sophisticated fire safety and security systems, three high-speed elevators that service this 16 storey infrastructure.

Wifi in Davao? Davao has the most wifi spots in the region. The list includes Blugre Cafe, Landco Building, Formula Pete's, Wheels and More Drive, Segworks Technologies, Basti's Brew, Casa Leticia, Marco Polo Hotel, and alot more....

@ sky

dili man bawal ang greetings per se..basta naa follow up nga "on topic" gihapon nga post ba..i think sinjin explained it mga 4 pages back..

davao based forumers... udate sa pta pls...
good thing ssc got lost for a while...
lots of good news...

Davao once again bagged the most competitive crown
davao will have its first it park/zone
construction of Samal Dream resort
Reopening of the Samal Casino

hm...
wat about the developmnents of the China town and
the intl new routes? tnx
yehey!!

i'm so happy!!

wheeee!!!

pero, i'm still sad dili na ko mag "hi!!" ug "hello!!"

@diehardbisdak - do u understand the list which you have posted?

...you were asking me what do I know about IT Infrastructure and there you goi, I enumerated them.... well, you asked for it.... that's why i tell you...and now, it's your turn to enlighten me.....now, you tell me......please.....

Anyway, it will take us a year if we will discuss each of the points which you have posted considering the number of structures in Davao. But let's take LANDCO CORPORATE TOWER as one of the examples,

Among its state-of-the-art amenities and facilities is a Global Integrated Communication System (GICS) with structure cabling system for multi-media applications. It also installed the first Building Management System (BMS) in the region which monitors and controls the elevators, the fuel and water pumps, and the main entry. The building also features sophisticated fire safety and security systems, three high-speed elevators that service this 16 storey infrastructure.

actually 17 storeys sya bai..haha

bakit bawal na ang "hi"??

unsa diay bad content anang hi?

I'm so sad about it!! :(

it means no courtesy here in SSC?

It means we're thinking na ganito na tayo?
wala na ang "hi's" and "hello's"?

wala nay batasan?

it's not bad that we'll greet each forumer
makagaan man sa heart ang mag-greet.

and take note.. mababa na tayo sa courtesy!!

anyway, kinsay ingon bawal na ang "Hi?"

kay sa ako, naanad naman ko mag-greet!

Basta, i'm sad na!!

if madami pa bawal na makasakit sa akong damdamin....

dli na ko mubisita uy! :(

magsubaybay nalang ko!! :cry:

you violated again a rule skyblue_navyblue....(SSC Rule 20394 23049) :lol:


Here's a threat to our IT ZONEs or IT PARKS....

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Cable theft most rampant in Davao
By Barbara Carla R. Quiero

DAVAO City does not only lead other Mindanao cities in terms of economy, it also tops in the most number of cable wire thieves.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company Visayas-Mindanao team leader Jose Arsenas said from January to August, they have already recorded a total of 32 cable wire thefts in Davao City -- the highest in Mindanao.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo


Arsenas said next to Davao City is General Santos City. He, however, did not specify the number.

Seven incidents of cable theft were reported from August 12 to 23 with four incidents happening in Toril.

An estimated P1.8 million in earnings was lost due to the seven cable theft incidents in a span of two weeks.

The incidents hampered the communication system among hospitals and banks.

Telephone subscribers often find their units disconnected without warning. It is later discovered that the discussion is due to stolen service wires.

"We ask the community to condemn these rampant cable pilferage," PLDT manager Celso Sison said during Monday's Kapehan sa Dabaw press conference.

Sison said the recent cable theft incident affected a total of 1,565 lines in the Toril area.

The public is urged to report suspicious activities to PLDT hotline 164.

"We appeal to the community to report any suspicious activity. The number is open 24/7 to all PLDT lines and Smart subscribers," Sison said.

Meanwhile, Arsenas said, since the thieves remain scot-free, they expecting more cable thefts incidents.

@diehardbisdak - so u have copied ur post regarding those "IT Infras" from which website bro?

You have even posted POS? I find this intriguing. It's hard to believe that a a city in this country exist without this technology.

@ sky

dili man bawal ang greetings per se..basta naa follow up nga "on topic" gihapon nga post ba..i think sinjin explained it mga 4 pages back..
ay uy!!

kapoy basa rules!! mamula pud akong mata!!

di ko na kaya!! waaaaaaahhh!! huh!!

@rajah - thats a threat indeed. and its not only a problem in Davao.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060829.htm&no=12

kindly click that link to see the whole picture. The incident in Davao ranked third within VisMin.

Edit

you violated again a rule skyblue_navyblue....(SSC Rule 20394 23049) :lol:


Here's a threat to our IT ZONEs or IT PARKS....

Tuesday, August 29, 2006
Cable theft most rampant in Davao
By Barbara Carla R. Quiero

DAVAO City does not only lead other Mindanao cities in terms of economy, it also tops in the most number of cable wire thieves.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone (PLDT) Company Visayas-Mindanao team leader Jose Arsenas said from January to August, they have already recorded a total of 32 cable wire thefts in Davao City -- the highest in Mindanao.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo


Arsenas said next to Davao City is General Santos City. He, however, did not specify the number.

Seven incidents of cable theft were reported from August 12 to 23 with four incidents happening in Toril.

An estimated P1.8 million in earnings was lost due to the seven cable theft incidents in a span of two weeks.

The incidents hampered the communication system among hospitals and banks.

Telephone subscribers often find their units disconnected without warning. It is later discovered that the discussion is due to stolen service wires.

"We ask the community to condemn these rampant cable pilferage," PLDT manager Celso Sison said during Monday's Kapehan sa Dabaw press conference.

Sison said the recent cable theft incident affected a total of 1,565 lines in the Toril area.

The public is urged to report suspicious activities to PLDT hotline 164.

"We appeal to the community to report any suspicious activity. The number is open 24/7 to all PLDT lines and Smart subscribers," Sison said.

Meanwhile, Arsenas said, since the thieves remain scot-free, they expecting more cable thefts incidents.
what?
bakit?
davao ang highest sa cable wire theft?
doble lungkot!! :(

from TJ-brewed's link

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060829.htm&no=12

PIA Press Release
08/29/2006
Stealing of cable wires on the rise, says PLDT



Davao City (29 August) -- PLDT cable thieves are back and the recorded cable theft cases this August reached five making the total cases since January 2006 to 32.

Jose Arcenas, PLDT team leader of asset and protection division for Visayas and Mindanao said the recent incident of thievery of cable in Davao occurred last August 23 where about 125 meters of cable wire was stolen depriving some 1,565 telephone to access line connections.

He said the thieves are after the copper that they get from the cable wires .They estimated that a meter of cable wire is equivalent to a kilo of copper priced at P300 per kilo.

He said the cutting is from post to post involving 50 meters.

Arcenas said that one inch diameter of cable could accommodate 100 lines and the lines are not only used for voice calls but also accessing to internet, automated tellers machines, credit card swiping, and other related tasks.

Celso Sison, PLDT Visayas Mindanao head for asset protection division estimated that not being able to access to connection through PLDT lines could result to almost two million losses in varied lines of businesses. Although the number of cases in Davao is still low compared to that in Metro Manila, the incident in the city ranked third within Visayas and Mindanao where Negros is first and Cebu second.

"We have done some strategies to protect the lines through target hardening like tinalian namin ang cable ng wire para di agad makuha but with the long stretch of the cable that we have di naman macover lahat," he said.

Early June this year, PLDT had forged agreement with other telecommunication network, the Davao Light and Power Company, the National Transmission Corporation and the Philippine National Police to address the pilferage issue.

Sison said the result was good, but because of limited resources there were areas not being regularly covered by the teams even as he said that they had coordinated with the barangays and the community to help them by reporting any suspicious activities involving the theft of cables to a 24/7 hotline at 164 through any PLDT telephone line or Smart mobile phones.

He said they will also lobby with the city government to come up with an ordinance similar to that of Mandaue. Cebu although he said that mere possession of copper is very hard to prosecute na walang tatak of the name of the company sa item.

"Maybe the filing of complaint could be a clash suit by the telecommunication industry," he said.

He also said that they will work out ways with the appropriate committee of the Sangguniang Bayan of Davao City to come up with an ordinance.

He said once the cable has been taken down by the thieves all they do is get the copper by burning it and the process is a hazard to the environment.

He said they will coordinate with the office of Councilor Leo Avila who sits in the environment committee of the Davao City council. (PIA XI/pdbanzon)[top]



so dili ra diay sa davao rampant ni...kakuyaw ba aning mga panuway na ni..manaka ni silag poste? lols makuryente unta

what?
bakit?
davao ang highest sa cable wire theft?
doble lungkot!! :(

....pssstttt....poverty incidence is still high...... that explains everything....

@skynavy - it is alarming indeed. but that problem doesnt exist in Davao alone. Kindly check this link to see the whole picture.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060829.htm&no=12

The incident in Davao ranked third within VisMin. I hope we along with these other cities can solve this issue!

@diehardbisdak - so u have copied ur post regarding those "IT Infras" from which website bro?

You have even posted POS? I find this intriguing. It's hard to believe that a a city in this country exist without this technology.

...yes, kopya na nako sa internet...just want to know kung unsa imong comment...

....i was only referring to physical aspect of an IT Park (zoning).....mao ra gyud na akong concern, wala na gyud ko nilalis sa uban pa... sorry kung nasayop ko og gamit sa IT infrastructure... i meant IT Park (zoning) which is one of IT infrastructures....

...anyways, since you are asking, these are other IT infrastructures... please enligthen me about Davao with regards to these things:

*Structured cabling installation
*National rollout installation
*Inventory, asset management and control
*Voice and data communications cabling
*Wireless installation and network design: access point, WiFi, RFID, WLAN)
*Point of sales (POS) systems installation
*Security networks: security camera video surveillance CCTV systems,
burglar alarms, fire alarms, medical alert and access control installations
*Network monitoring and management
*System engineering
*Staging and deployment
*Depot services
*Remote network operations services

We don't need to wear our brains in this type of querries Davao guys. I understand what he meant in his post (both overt and covert undertones). It's easy to declare you know much about something these days with techie advancements going on. THe post above i should say is one of those you can do with google. In short, it's a futile exercise boggling your mind finding answers when those questions are meant to just muddle the issue all the more. Kapoy na!

double posting due to slow SSC connection

@skynavy - it is alarming indeed. but that problem doesnt exist in Davao alone. Kindly check this link to see the whole picture.

http://www.pia.gov.ph/news.asp?fi=p060829.htm&no=12

The incident in Davao ranked third within VisMin. I hope we along with these other cities can solve this issue!


question: bakit hindi nakokoryente yoong mga nagnanakaw ng kable (sorry...medyo zero ako sa tech aspect) :runaway:

thats gaba for pldt! hala cge! magbahay pakayo ng spiders...
sana naman kase ayusin ang mga linya!

^^ kamag anak nila si volta?lols hehe

@diehardbisdak - well my good old friend...i have already answered ur question in a nutshell. check the previous page.

....pssstttt....poverty incidence is still high...... that explains everything....


Wa pa maapil sa OB list sa DDS. LOL

@diehardbisdak - well my good old friend...i have already answered ur question in a nutshell. check the previous page.

It's no brainer for him bro TJ to supply answers to his question. Lead him to the Damosa Park article and the description of Landco Tower and what have you.

...yes, kopya na nako sa internet...just want to know kung unsa imong comment...

lols


anyway..

good new ni o bad?

Mayors, governors welcome Eastmincom activation

LOCAL chief executives and businessmen in Eastern Mindanao are one in welcoming the activation of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom).

Eastmincom was formally activated Monday in a simple ceremony at the Philippine Air Force headquarters near the old Davao International Airport.


Attending the ceremony were AFP chief of staff General Hermogenes Esperon Jr., Eastmincom commander Rodolfo Obaniana and several high ranking military and police officials in Mindanao.

Local chief executives who were also present in the ceremony were governors Jose Caballero (Compostela Valley), Gelacio Gementiza (Davao del Norte), Pax Mangudadatu (Sultan Kudarat), mayors Rodrigo Duterte (Davao City), Muslimin Sema (Cotabato City), and Pedro Acharon Jr. (General Santos City).

Also present were Secretary Rodolfo del Rosario, Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretaña, Archbishop Fernando Capalla, businessmen Ibrahim "Toto" Paglas, and Reservist Colonel Emil Escandor.

Gementiza welcomed the establishment of Eastmincom with a hope that the activities of the New People's Army (NPA) in his province would greatly diminish now.

He also vowed that he would give his whole-hearted support on the new command.

Sema said Eastmincom is the "best solution to Mindanao's security measures."

Paglas meanwhile said that Eastmincom's vision is most advantageous to the business community since security concerns would now be easily addressed.

"Supervision and deployment in our area is easier. If before it was easy, now it would be easier," Acharon seconded.

Leyretaña said the creation of Eastmincom is timely and would enhance the execution of programs under the mega-region vision of the Arroyo administration.

Del Rosario on the other hand expressed the full support of Arroyo's cabinet officials on the new command as he urged the AFP to not just provide more military support in their areas of responsibility but support the peace process as well.

Duterte meanwhile expressed his support on Obaniana who was earlier assigned in this city as brigade commander of the Army's 701st based in Mawab.

"I'm happy that Obaniana is an old hand here. I welcome them and I'm sure they will be equal to the task," Duterte said.

The new command's mission is to conduct sustained internal security operations in Eastern Mindanao to reduce the capability of the NPA, contain the Moro Islamic Liberation Front while supporting the peace process, destroy the Abu Sayyaf and the Jemaah Islamiyah network, neutralize lawless elements and secure the southern backdoor in order to establish a physically and psychologically secured environment conducive to development.

Sixteen provinces will be under the area of Eastmincom along with all the cities therein. They are the provinces of Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, Bukidnon, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat and Saranggani.

The new command is temporarily based in the Air Force headquarters near the old airport


source:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2006/08/30/news/mayors.governors.welcome.eastmincom.activation.html

Wa pa maapil sa OB list sa DDS. LOL

:lol: kataw-anan....but seriously....ang cheap talaga ng style ng mga magnanakaw na ito.......niragari daw yoong mga kable sa ilalim ng Generoso Bridge (info from another article) ...grabe.....sorry to say this...mga patay gutom ang mga hayupaks na yon maayo unta ma DDS ni sila :lol:

TJ buhat na ug thread 23! hehe

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Hay, Salamat para mahurot na ang mga NPA ug Abu. LOL

gravy, bad news! badnews talaga..
pagiinitan lng ang davao nyan... NAKU!

close the thread?

re:cable theft, if they were underground there wont be a problem at all, thieves are gonna have a hard time. but oh well...

yun nga eh..anyway..off to thread

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Showbiz News!!!

Wednesday, August 30, 2006
Mayor dares de Guzman to meet him 'one-on-one'

DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte challenged his former protégé, Benjamin de Guzman, to be man enough and meet him alone.

Duterte made the challenge after reports came out on de Guzman's plan to seek the mayor's support for his candidacy as vice mayor in next year's election.

"Tell him to meet me alone. Only the two us wherever he wants even in church or at the peak of Mt. Apo anytime," Duterte said. "Let's see if we will not all come to our senses."

"Okay lang. He is still my boss and a very good friend. I will always respect him because I owe him a lot," replied de Guzman in a text message he sent to Sun.Star Davao.

Sources close to the mayor, however, said it would be difficult for Duterte to forgive de Guzman for dragging the mayor's family in the black propaganda campaign during the 1998 and 2001 elections.

Duterte was very vocal in saying that he would not mind if his political foes do a smear campaign against him for as long as they would not include his family. (BOT)


For Bisaya stories from Davao. Click here.

(August 30, 2006 issue)
Write letter to the editor.Click here.
Join the Sun.Star message board.Click here.

bakit bawal na ang "hi"??

unsa diay bad content anang hi?

I'm so sad about it!! :(

it means no courtesy here in SSC?

It means we're thinking na ganito na tayo?
wala na ang "hi's" and "hello's"?

wala nay batasan?

it's not bad that we'll greet each forumer
makagaan man sa heart ang mag-greet.

and take note.. mababa na tayo sa courtesy!!

anyway, kinsay ingon bawal na ang "Hi?"

kay sa ako, naanad naman ko mag-greet!

Basta, i'm sad na!!

if madami pa bawal na makasakit sa akong damdamin....

dli na ko mubisita uy! :(

magsubaybay nalang ko!! :cry:

Hello sky, dili bawal pero ilimit lang kay kung himoon natong chat room ang ssc, mag kamang ni nga site sa ka bug-at...

anyway, diba greyX explained na about this before? so we should follow nalang the guidelines... it's not pag inistrikto sa mga mod but it's about this site, para dili mo hinay and once and for all para dili mawala ang SSC sa net... kay ako, mag hikog tingali ko kung mawala ang ssc :D... kato man gani tulo ra kaadlaw na down ang ssc, nag pisti pisti naman gani labi nako! Unsaon nalang kah kung mawala gyud... naaaa, saun nalang:lol:
pero mao say gidangat, kapoyan sad diay basa sa rules... naunsa!

@tj, @gravy and @diehard and also @valium, I learned a lot from your discussions so thanks kay napun an akong knowledge...

Bisag diri sa Cebu, dghan man gani mangawat og cables...

time for thread 23 guys!