FYI.

PSWS #1 - Tropical cyclone winds of 30 km/h (19 mph) to 60 km/h (37 mph) are expected within the next 36 hours. (Note: If a tropical cyclone forms very close to the area, then a shorter lead time is seen on the warning bulletin.)

PSWS #2 - Tropical cyclone winds of 60 km/h (37 mph) to 100 km/h (62 mph) are expected within the next 24 hours.

PSWS #3 - Tropical cyclone winds of 100 km/h (62 mph) to 185 km/h (115 mph) are expected within the next 18 hours.

PSWS #4 - Tropical cyclone winds of greater than 185 km/h (115 mph) are expected within 12 hours.

Forecasters are already doing their thing, forecasting. Yan ang mahirap sa Pilipino kasi they want to wait for the rains and winds before thay are convinced that a storm is coming

thanks Sinjin... :)

buti nalang, love na love tlga ni Lord ang Davao, di kc namin na'fi'feel ang typhoon, kala kc namin d2 eh sobrang lakas na, normal lng naman yung ganun d2 though almost 12 hours ang ulan... :)

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/650/1320358467.png

which of the 2 reporters is incompetent, is not qualified for the job

African tulips?

I guess you should have known by now how coal plants in China or anywhere else had already affected your host city with flashfloods and typhoons getting more and more intense, not to mention its deadly effects on the recent Matina flashflood in Davao itself ultimately caused by domestic environmental degradation on huge quarries nearby. It's effect is a global phenomenon but adversely affects even your own neighborhood and should have been a common knowledge by now. Only this time it is dragged further into another domestic location, whose consequences yet to be seen as one better braces if insisting on its stubborn position, although the consequences it seems is already manifesting itself at this moment.



^^ Like I said before, although I'm not an advocate or an expert of some sort, I'm guessing that the whole world is very aware of this problem, and thus the Kyoto Protocol, which limits the coal emissions in participating countries. This doesn't forbid us though from using it, we just have to control and limit its use. For me, this gives us an assurance that although we're about to build a coal plant, we're still far from reaching our emission limit thus in a way we're helping to the advocacy of this Kyoto Protocol without sacrificing progress. The plan there was that I think every year, they would decrease the limit for each country, until a time when the world is emission free (which is about 500 years from now lol!)

^^ For me mura xag, balay sa mga manok. But on the other hand, cguro kung mas gwapo ang rendring with details na gyud ma gwapo xa tan.awon.

mahilig sa sabong ang nag design ana? :lol:

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/650/1320358467.png

which of the 2 reporters is incompetent, is not qualified for the job

both are correct. the 1st reporter reported about the typhoon which is about to land fall. (not yet)
the 2nd reporter reported about the typhoon after it made landfall. (already)

Before it made landfall, the storm is about to hit Davao Oriental or as it moves towards Davao oriental and it intensified.

-but did you know that the path of the typhoon shifted at the last minute? It shifted slightly north upon making landfall and made landfall in Hinatuan instead of Boston, Davao Oriental...

that's why in their next report which is after 6 hours, the storm had already made landfall over Hinatuan and weakened slightly...

here's Japan's model
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/323/mindanaolandfall3b.png


the red line is supposed to be the original path of the storm but the typhoon shifted its path at the last min. Their first forecast (Japan, US and PAGASA) predicted that the storm will landfall in Boston. That slight change is normal for typhoons and forecasting agencies so it's not really a big deal coz in the first place, this storm's movement is very erratic..:yes:
http://img815.imageshack.us/img815/38/mindanaolandfall3.jpg

^^ Davao Oriental mountains is the reason for the change of the storm's path as what we have experienced before, that's why no strong winds occured in Davao Region.

the red line looks more like the odd path when the path in blue intensified its strgth as it turned towards the direction of hinatuan, surigao. the weather bulletin made it difficult to understand the map of the path.

^^ Davao Oriental mountains is reason for the change of the storm's path as what we have experienced before, that's why no strong winds occured in Davao Region.
the shift was offshore. but a quick look at the path, the red path is just weird like going off track. doesnt look like the path was going in the red direction towards boston

^^ we did have signal n0.1 a few years back if you could remember, it landed somewhere in Davao Oriental but it dissintegrated, no strong wind and just a long ordinary rain. I think the 1st International Wakeboard competition in Tacunan is dissapointed coz no strong waves occured today! LOL kidding aside i'm more concern of storms brewing locally.

^^ we did have signal n0.1 a few years back if you could remember, it landed somewhere in Davao Oriental but it dissintegrated, no strong wind and just a long ordinary rain. I think the 1st International Wakeboard competition in Tacunan is dissapointed coz no strong waves occured today! LOL kidding aside i'm more concern of storms brewing locally.
must be very good if locally brewed

^^ LOL of course coffee is good in Davao, we don't have more than 100 coffee shops for nothing! anyway let's see who's making "waves" in today's competition....

International wakeboard stars at Deca Open event



By Charles Raymond A. Maxey

Thursday, December 1, 2011

WAKEBOARD stars from the international scene will descend on Davao City to show their wares against a host of local talents in the highly-anticipated Deca Open Wakeboard Tournament which will start on December 16-17 at the Deca Wakeboard Park (DWP) in Barangay Tacunan in Mintal, Davao City.

DWP sales and marketing manager Jason "Choy" Poblete, speaking at the regular I-Speak Forum Thursday at City Hall, said they expect around 150 to 200 riders in the two-day competition, including participants from Thailand, Korean and Singapore.

Plan your Sinulog week ahead and find out what's in store for Sinulog 2012.

This early, Poblete assured the Filipino riders, especially those from Davao, are all prepared to give the visiting bets a tough challenge.

"I think they can compete with Manila and international riders," Poblete said.

Also arriving to display their skills are riders from Cebu.

Mike Tan, who is from Singapore, said they have checked and enhanced the DWP facilities and assured everyone that the venue had met international standards.

Tan also announced that four international judges will be coming over to officiate the event.

"It will be up to international standards," Tan said. "It will be a very good showcase of wakeboarding."

The Deca Open Wakeboard Tournament offers P20,000 to the champion in the professional category. The second and third placers will receive P15,000 and P10,000, respectively.

The amateur winner will pocket P15,000, with the next two finishers will take home P10,000 and P5,000.

For the groms and the junior categories, the champion will bag P5,000 each, second P3,000 and third P2,000.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on December 02, 2011.

Sun-Star (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sports/2011/12/01/international-wakeboard-stars-deca-open-event-193587)

recent flickr photo. but doesnt look like this is related to the event. love the background

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7153/6518254999_8ca6aec7e3_z.jpg
http://www.flickr.com/photos/43954845@N00/6518254999/

weather bulletin!

Gold shower for Davao (http://rds.yahoo.com/_ylt=A2KJjb3ebutOylQAKZPQtDMD;_ylu=X3oDMTEzczF1cmFqBHBvcwM0BHNlYwNzcgRjb2xvA3NwMgR2dGlkA1VTTkJCMV8z/SIG=12f6eoo9h/EXP=1324080990/**http%3a//www.mb.com.ph/articles/345092/gold-shower-davao-pugs)

In the first place, it's not just any news coming from pure irrelevant insight. Second, those who consider this a CVC cause are obviously insecure! Third, come on, move on! Davao City undeniably deserves the compliment!

:applause:

Thank you Davao ! Gikan ko diha for a 4-day training sa may Mandaya Hotel, nice kaayo infact ika 4 times na nako nga visit first I stayed in Apro View in 2003, then sa D leonor Hotel then sa Alta Lodge in from of G Mall then sa Mandaya lately. Lipio ug hapsay inyo City sana maging ganyan din ang aming cities. Again thank you!

:cheers2:

^^ we did have signal n0.1 a few years back if you could remember, it landed somewhere in Davao Oriental but it dissintegrated, no strong wind and just a long ordinary rain. I think the 1st International Wakeboard competition in Tacunan is dissapointed coz no strong waves occured today! LOL kidding aside i'm more concern of storms brewing locally.

The last major typhoon that hit Davao was in 1972. It also disintigrated upon entering Dvo oriental. Historically Davao region is hit by typhoons once in around 50 years

^^ Like I said before, although I'm not an advocate or an expert of some sort, I'm guessing that the whole world is very aware of this problem, and thus the Kyoto Protocol, which limits the coal emissions in participating countries. This doesn't forbid us though from using it, we just have to control and limit its use. For me, this gives us an assurance that although we're about to build a coal plant, we're still far from reaching our emission limit thus in a way we're helping to the advocacy of this Kyoto Protocol without sacrificing progress. The plan there was that I think every year, they would decrease the limit for each country, until a time when the world is emission free (which is about 500 years from now lol!)

the alarming phenomenon does not depend on the protocols of human beings since whether or not it is already there. There are already alternatives to alleviate with Clean, Renewable Energy proven to be more cost efficient by 2015 but (except through the initiative of the Mayor) was not heeded by those with their obvious motives, deliberately suppressed by those with agenda, and mediocres in position lacking the vision. In the complex scenario the certain electorate is also to be blamed as behind its trademark self-righteous pretenses the Yellow administration as usual puts in priority the interests and profits of its election financiers (coal industry) rather than the people's welfare and safety in resolving Mindanao's energy, much less those of investors on Renewable Energy both local and foreign. Local Paid Hacks kept lying as if coal is their only LORRRD-given savior to the city's needs but never said that there are still years of supply enough to sustain beyond 2015, nor did they mention the inefficient (or seemingly deliberate) management of existing power plants running way below its capacity even before the El Nino phenomenon, nor supported in advocating Clean, Renewable Energy, while the gullible as usual religiously follow their "gospel truth." With such blasphemy the consequences are already showing its alarming signs that even the Planet is not on their side, and they are dragging down the rest with them to foreboding unpredictability.

Besides contrary to paid hack gospels having coal is not guarantee for less expensive electric bills to advantage developing countries like ours, it guarantees skyrocketing prices instead as Peak Coal is arriving.

^^ :colbert:

Taligsik ra jud karon (though persistent) diri sa Matina. Not that we are praying for a typhoon but some weather forecasters just don't do well in their job nor have any clue at all on what they are reporting. :ohno:

i thought na nagkamali na naman sa pag forecast ang Pag-asa kasi parang mantika nga lang ang dagat sa Samal sabi ng cousin ko na nag xmas party doon, wala talagang alon, at mahina lang ang ulan sa Panabo at Tagum although 6 PM na tumila... still di pa talaga tayo maka relate dito sa Davao Region kung ano ang lakas ng Signal no. 1 and 2.. curious ika nga...

share lang...:)

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Abreeza Mall

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Abreeza Mall

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reposting...

"GIVE TO NORTHERN MINDANAO"
Death and Devastation in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan Cities

http://s1-01.twitpicproxy.com/photos/large/474278363.jpg

SOURCE (http://twitpic.com/7udfiz#.TuxG7wZVYGU.facebook)

Xavier University is now accepting donations. You may contact:

Fr. Eric Garcia Velandria S.J.
Coordinator of Sendong Operation,
KKP Office, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan, Corrales Ave.
9000 Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines.


You may also cash donations through SLB. CASH/ CHEQUE: Direct deposits may be made online from any BPI branches, pay to:

SIMBAHANG LINGKOD NG BAYAN (Account Name/Payee)
Bank of the Philippine Islands (Loyola-Katipunan Branch)
BPI Peso Checking Account Number: 3081-1111-61
BPI Dollar Savings Account Number: 3084-0420-12

it's time to help. i believe donations in kind can also be given to some foundations based in davao like those of abs-cbn and gma foundation.

^^ baka pwede din sa addu...

^^ do you have a better copy? Id love to read the article...

I think ADDU and the Local Government are now mobilising for a relief effort for the typhoon's victims.

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/390943_2305680646581_1386235594_31893266_1500211066_n.jpg

sa 26 DEC 2011 pa..
mao ba? thanks!

a coal plant in Davao may threaten to put the region into a new typhoon path.




Typhoon Track Changes Associated with Global Warming (http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/JCLI-D-11-00074.1)
The singular value decomposition (SVD) of observational data and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) climate change simulations in the Fourth Assessment Report (AR4) shows that the observed TC track changes are linked to the leading SVD mode of global sea surface temperature (SST) warming and the associated changes in large-scale steering flows.

Disadvantages of Coal Energy- Biggest Contributor to Global Warming is Coal’s Biggest Drawback (http://www.greenworldinvestor.com/2011/04/09/disadvantages-of-coal-energy-biggest-contributor-to-global-warming-is-coals-biggest-drawback/)
Coal is the Biggest Contributor to Global Warming generating billions of tons of carbon dioxide during combustion.

Spatial and temporal sea surface temperature variations near coal-fired thermal power plant (http://thesisabstracts.com/ThesisAbstract_230_Spatial-and-temporal-sea-surface-temperature-variations-near-coal-fired-thermal-power-plant-requirements-for-meeting-water-quality-regulations-on-thermal-discharges.html)
Thermal discharges from coal-fired thermal power plants located in coastal areas are known to cause thermal pollution to the adjacent marine environments.





stubborn pro-coals, you are warned.

you will deserve the blame when it happens.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/2245/helpcdoiligan.jpg

a coal plant in Davao may threaten to put the region into a new typhoon path.




Typhoon Track Changes Associated with Global Warming (http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/JCLI-D-11-00074.1)


Disadvantages of Coal Energy- Biggest Contributor to Global Warming is Coal’s Biggest Drawback (http://www.greenworldinvestor.com/2011/04/09/disadvantages-of-coal-energy-biggest-contributor-to-global-warming-is-coals-biggest-drawback/)


Spatial and temporal sea surface temperature variations near coal-fired thermal power plant (http://thesisabstracts.com/ThesisAbstract_230_Spatial-and-temporal-sea-surface-temperature-variations-near-coal-fired-thermal-power-plant-requirements-for-meeting-water-quality-regulations-on-thermal-discharges.html)






stubborn pro-coals, you are warned.

you will deserve the blame when it happens.

it's like simple math, 1+1=2,..development-environmental awareness=disaster!

a coal plant in Davao may threaten to put the region into a new typhoon path.
your showing the level of a school child

http://easycaptures.com/fs/uploaded/650/1320358467.png

which of the 2 reporters is incompetent, is not qualified for the job

I think we should outsource our weather forecasting to USGS, PAG-ASA is very incompetent just like the leadership of this country! nanghuhula lang ang mga mokong baka nsa bahay yan or namamasada, or whatever ang ginawa nya wala sa trabaho ang mga yan baka nag-iinuman! "Slightly weaken" my @ss!

it's like simple math, 1+1=2,..development-environmental awareness=disaster!

the presence of the coal plant in northern Mindanao may have partly caused the sudden change of the typhoon path when otherwise Mindanao used to be a typhoon-free zone. Global Warming's effect with more damaging flashfloods and changing typhoon tracks are caused by rising temperatures alarmingly at the molecular level due to the expansion of water molecules in large bodies of water.

Researchers should check on the sea temperatures of Northern Mindanao especially with the presence of a coal plant there that usually uses thermal cooling that inevitably affects sea temperatures there and may have attracted the unusual typhoon track. Research further indicates that sudden changes in typhoon tracks are contributed due to rising sea temperature in the certain area, and a coal plant is a major contributor to such changes.

It is an alarming inevitability Davao could become the next typhoon path when the coal plant becomes operational. The recent unusual path of Typhoon Sendong over previously typhoon-free zone Mindanao is very alarming. It is a threatening scenario as the mountainous "wall" ranges that used to protect the Davao region from typhoons, may turn out to be its alarming "trap" the moment a sudden change in the recently occurred typhoon tracks would hit towards the south instead of north, but a presence of new coal plant in the Davao Gulf could trigger it, and the consequences could even be more devastating!

What about Typhoon Titang in 1970s that hit Davao?

Anyway, to those who want to help....u can see details below...or visit the nearest Red Cross/ ABS/ GMA Foundations. Thanks

obviously the era of the 70's is very, very different with the crucial phenomenon of Global Warming occuring today. This time, despite the undeniable Climate changes being caused by the Natural Solar Cycle, manmade pollutants through the years had already become a prominent contributing factor that will burden the Planet to the brink, and this saturation can no longer contained in, metaphorically speaking, such an overfilled cup.

the Global Warming Crisis is now everyone's concern and the alarming consequences everyone's burden, and even your very own neighborhood, your very own yard, is no longer immune to it.





but it's getting curious as to what also triggered the Mindanao typhoon in the 70's. perhaps rising accumulated temperature may have probably caused it?

Concerned researchers and academic institutions tasked to these kinds of phenomenon should be doing their expected job right now. what is the academic community and other concerned sectors doing at this very moment? still prioritizing their student products to grow sharper fangs in the service of the Capitalist machinery? still basking in their illusionary podiums? have they already widely disseminated scientific information as to the rising sea tmeperatures in the area and other crucial valuable knowledge as to be addressed thoroughly by the whole community (a big challenge though to a puppet media jejemonized electorate and society)? providing more extensive information on the Global warming effects at the domestic level? they are NOT DOING ENOUGH.

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376021_154169468023713_154150194692307_237356_589979369_n.jpg
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Help-CDO/154150194692307

Skyion, I barely comment in these forums but I will not hesitate to lambast anyone when a line has been crossed.
Even though your statements may have merit (for the record, I think otherwise), people are dead and are dying. Do not take advantage of the situation if you have any sort of decency. Everyone is trying to help out those who've been affected. I suggest you do the same.

Skyion, I barely comment in these forums but I wil not hesitate to lambast anyone when a line has been crossed.
Even though your statements may have merit (for the record, I think otherwise), people are dead and are dying. Do not take advantage of the situation if you have any sort of decency. Everyone is trying to help out those who've been affected. I suggest you do the same.

and even more will suffer if this is not addressed, you and your family included.

Wake up.

Global Warming is now the major problem and building more coal plants that are its major contributor is an alarming threat to Davao, to Humanity and to the Planet!





to those who hardheadedly root for the coal plant in Davao despite the alarming and devastating signs and events, and undeniable data that further confirm it, you have already crossed the line.

(by the way, convincing your subjective "record" is the least of my interest.)

To those SSC Davao forumers who are based in MM, you can pm me, fb, tweet, or text me if you want to extend any help in cash or kind for our brothers and sisters in CDO and Iligan. I'll be going to Red Cross or GMA foundation tomorrow to extend help, i can bring your donations along. Thanks....

To those who are based in Davao, you can pm dinabaw or allen for any help that you can extend.

To those who are based abroad, you can send your help through Red Cross.

Update:

UPDATED: Here's how you can help victims of Sendong via Sagip Kapamilya
by ANC 24/7 on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at 4:32pm
SAGIP KAPAMILYA HOTLINES

(02) 411-4995
(02) 394-9272
0917-887-4411

====================

FOR IN-KIND DONATIONS*

SAGIP KAPAMILYA
ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.
Mother Ignacia cor. Eugenio Lopez St.
Diliman, Quezon City

*You may send rice, canned gods, noodles, biscuits, coffee, sugar, clothes, blankets, mats, medicines

====================

ABS-CBN CAGAYAN DE ORO and ABS-CBN DAVAO also accepting donations for relief operations

ABS-CBN Cagayan De Oro
Barangay Bulua, Cagayan De Oro City

ABS-CBN Davao
Shrine Hills, Matina, Davao City

====================

FOR CASH DONATIONS
1. BDO Peso Account
Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Account Number: 39301-14199
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

2. BDO Dollar Account
Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Account Number: 39300-81622
Swift Code: BNORPHMM

3. PNB Peso Account
Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Account Number: 419-539-5000-13
Swift Code: PNBMPHMM

4. BPI Peso Account
Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Account Number: 3051-1127-75
Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

5. BPI Dollar Account
Account name: ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.-Sagip Kapamilya
Account Number: 3054-0270-35
Branch: West Triangle, Quezon City
Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

A rather unfortunate and predictable reply skyion. This is my last post on the matter but let me just say that a study or two does not make a scientific fact. Selection biases and naive realisms are traps we all have to avoid.
TJ, gathering and sending in help as well. Thank you for being so proactive.

A rather unfortunate and predictable reply skyion. This is my last post on the matter but let me just say that a study or two does not make a scientific fact. Selection biases and naive realisms are traps we all have to avoid.
TJ, gathering and sending in help as well. Thank you for being so proactive.


so do traps of PEAK COAL profits-blinded corporate greed, hypocritical social (capitalistic) "concern" and pathetic egotistic "podium" even at the expense of other's sufferings and Nature's alarming burden. thanks as well.

HELP FOR ORIENTAL
Give to storm devastated Negros Oriental

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Courtesy of Foundation University BroadCom
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please visit the Dumaguete and Negros Oriental Thread for details

please quote and repost to other threads in the spirit of "bayanihan"...salamat

the presence of the coal plant in northern Mindanao may have partly caused the sudden change of the typhoon path when otherwise Mindanao used to be a typhoon-free zone. Global Warming's effect with more damaging flashfloods and changing typhoon tracks are caused by rising temperatures alarmingly at the molecular level due to the expansion of water molecules in large bodies of water.

Researchers should check on the sea temperatures of Northern Mindanao especially with the presence of a coal plant there that usually uses thermal cooling that inevitably affects sea temperatures there and may have attracted the unusual typhoon track. Research further indicates that sudden changes in typhoon tracks are contributed due to rising sea temperature in the certain area, and a coal plant is a major contributor to such changes.

It is an alarming inevitability Davao could become the next typhoon path when the coal plant becomes operational. The recent unusual path of Typhoon Sendong over previously typhoon-free zone Mindanao is very alarming. It is a threatening scenario as the mountainous "wall" ranges that used to protect the Davao region from typhoons, may turn out to be its alarming "trap" the moment a sudden change in the recently occurred typhoon tracks would hit towards the south instead of north, but a presence of new coal plant in the Davao Gulf could trigger it, and the consequences could even be more devastating!

So now, it's becoming better and 1970 is worst year if we speak of coal plant's negative effect. Am I right?:D
How many coal plants are there in Mindanao in 1970?

1993 has the most number of cyclones that hit Mindanao. So is this also the year that the most number of coal plants were built? No idea here, maybe you can share some infos...thanks in advance...:yes:


Typhoon Titang (1970) - the strongest tropical storm so far that hit Mindanao and the most rare typhoon with the lowest path.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Kate_1970_track.png/800px-Kate_1970_track.png


Tropical Storm PABLING Nov. 2001
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/29-W_2001_track.png/800px-29-

Tropical Storm GREG Dec. 1996
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Greg_1996_track.png/800px-Greg_1996_track.png

Tropical Depression ATRING March 1993
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/1-W_1993_track.png/800px-1-

Tropical Depression BINING April 1993
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/3-W_1993_track.png/800px-3-W_1993_track.png

Tropical Depression KURING April 1993
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/4-W_1993_track.png/800px-4-W_1993_track.png

So now, it's becoming better and 1970 is worst year if we speak of coal plant's negative effect. Am I right?:D
How many coal plants are there in Mindanao in 1970?

1993 has the most number of cyclones that hit Mindanao. So is this also the year that the most number of coal plants were built? No idea here, maybe you can share some infos...thanks in advance...:yes:


Typhoon Titang (1970) - the strongest tropical storm so far that hit Mindanao and the most rare typhoon with the lowest path.
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/36/Kate_1970_track.png/800px-Kate_1970_track.png


Tropical Storm PABLING Nov. 2001
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/09/29-W_2001_track.png/800px-29-

Tropical Storm GREG Dec. 1996
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/22/Greg_1996_track.png/800px-Greg_1996_track.png

Tropical Depression ATRING March 1993
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/85/1-W_1993_track.png/800px-1-

Tropical Depression BINING April 1993
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/ab/3-W_1993_track.png/800px-3-W_1993_track.png

Tropical Depression KURING April 1993
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/33/4-W_1993_track.png/800px-4-W_1993_track.png

perspectives need to be broaden especially on this very alarming matter, although this should have been the responsibility of some sectors concerned particularly from the academe and local Scientific community (if there were any) but clearly these sectors HAVE NOT DONE ENOUGH of their expected responsibiltiy and so it has become a prerogative of individuals like us, exasperated by these lack of information provided to seek for these needed information, but thanks to the Information Age these data may be available through the internet where Humanity's repository of knowledge are now within reach in our keyboards.

As you may notice there is a large span of time that typhoons occur in Mindanao unlike the frequency that usually happens annually in other parts of the country. Studies reveal that the typhoon paths are affected by, among others, by the rise in sea temperature.

the large time interval of typhoon occurence in Mindanao, considering that there were yet coal plants that existed then to affect its surrounding sea temperatures, may have partly contributed to its exclusion of typhoon paths unlike in Visayas and Mindanao. On rare occassions it did occur, but as mentioned it was said to be caused by the large time gap, and these may be attributed to the accumulation of temperature in which a rare typhoon may partly outset or balance it once in a while.


Now the Planet's weather changes are now rapidly upset with the advent of Global Warming, which likened to an overfilled cup it can no longer accommodate the saturation of Global Warming factors that cause it not just the natural patterns of Solar Cycle that saturates it, but particularly the added burden of manmade ones, and more specifically creation of major Global Warming contributor, the coal plant. As you may have noticed the unusual typhoon path that entered Mindanao had two possible options, to divert towards Northern Mindanao, or towards South. Putting in the scenario the presence of a coal plant in northern Mindanao and the inevitable rise of sea temperature in the area caused by it, studies reveal that the changes in typhoon path are partly dictated by the rise in sea temperatures, hence the natural direction that the typhoon had followed was towards the north, where the rise of sea temperature with the presence of a coal plant may have become imminent.

The rise in sea temperatures that affects typhoon path may be slow in coming in Mindanao decades ago, but today, exacerbated by Global Warming phenomenon and the presence of coal plant this phenomenon will rapidly occur. This may have most likely caused the unuusual rise of floodwaters that recently occured in CDO months ago, but is now alarmingly occuring in regular pattern as the unusual rise of water levels are now shockingly attributed even to the molecular level with the expansion of water molecules as its temperature inevitably rises.

your concern about local LGU's in Mindanao not doing enough is also noticeable in the Davao LGU here. There seemed to be no massive information campaign to warn coastal or riverside residents of possible flashfloods while the storm was coming in unpredictable path. Mindanaoans simply are not that accustomed to typhoons. The typhoon diverted towards the north, but what if it had coursed its way towards the south?? More alarmingly, Davao's particular geographical characteristic with its "wall" of mountain ranges that used to protect it from typhoons, may even turn out to be a "trap" that could even be more devastating!

This time, under this Yellow administration that allowed the saturation of coal plants in Mindanao, and the stubborn insistence of some sectors. In a planet teethering in precarious balance with the alarming effects of Global Warming, It would be highly possible that Mindanao may now be included in the changing typhoon tracks, with grave concern on in Davao with its coal plant under construction and the inevitable rise in temperature of Davao Gulf that will soon accompany it. If they still refuse to mend their ways those stubborn pro-coal may as well brace themselves and their families with the coming of Nature's Wrath.


pero dinadamay nila ang iba at ang buong Davao Region, even including the rich, unique Natural diversity of the Davao Environment that by then, they may have failed to steward.

and even more will suffer if this is not addressed, you and your family included.

Wake up.

Global Warming is now the major problem and building more coal plants that are its major contributor is an alarming threat to Davao, to Humanity and to the Planet!





to those who hardheadedly root for the coal plant in Davao despite the alarming and devastating signs and events, and undeniable data that further confirm it, you have already crossed the line.

(by the way, convincing your subjective "record" is the least of my interest.)

I care that Global Warming is threatening my beloved Davao and the Planet but Kuya I don't care about Humanity, pweh, mga hard-headed always crossing the line not heeding warnings. Humans are a shame. What's needed is a supernatural phenomenon that will wipe every man, woman and child off the face of the Earth. So let's build more coal plants and all other carbon emitting plants to expedite the warming of the planet if that' s what it takes to create the supernatural phenomenon. Of course everything else will be wiped off. But Nature is resilient. It will bounce back. And when it does let's hope it leaves behind humans so no one crosses the line ever again. Humans include you and me, so let's brace ourselves.

so typhoons in Mindanao before it's because of sea temperatures which is just normal and this storm in Mindanao now is because of coal plants. So ic...:yes: So normal phenomenon IMo is more dangerous coz it's stronger than this time of Sendong which is only a tropicl storm:yes:

1. But how could you explain why the 1970 storm is stronger than this storm Sendong?
2. And how could you explain why storms are frequent in 1993 and this year 2011, only 1 storm hit?
3. So if there will be no coal plants built today, will there will be 0 typhoons in Mindanao ever?

pls. answer per question..thanks:)

so typhoons in Mindanao before it's because of sea temperatures which is just normal and this storm in Mindanao now is because of coal plants. So ic...:yes: So normal phenomenon IMo is more dangerous coz it's stronger than this time of Sendong which is only a tropicl storm:yes:

1. But how could you explain why the 1970 storm is stronger than this storm Sendong?
2. And how could you explain why storms are frequent in 1993 and this year 2011, only 1 storm hit?
3. So if there will be no coal plants built today, will there will be 0 typhoons in Mindanao ever?

pls. answer per question..thanks:)

I do not have enough time to answer your questions if you still had not comprehended up to now.

I suggest you also do your personal research to answer those questions just like I did with mine, thanks.

I care that Global Warming is threatening my beloved Davao and the Planet but Kuya I don't care about Humanity, pweh, mga hard-headed always crossing the line not heeding warnings. Humans are a shame. What's needed is a supernatural phenomenon that will wipe every man, woman and child off the face of the Earth. So let's build more coal plants and all other carbon emitting plants to expedite the warming of the planet if that' s what it takes to create the supernatural phenomenon. Of course everything else will be wiped off. But Nature is resilient. It will bounce back. And when it does let's hope it leaves behind humans so no one crosses the line ever again. Humans include you and me, so let's brace ourselves.

pls do not generalize.

heto na lang kasi bagay din sa estupido at hipokritong mudslinger na Dilaw na administrasyon na giinawang tapunan ng coal plants ang Mindanao na ni-reject na ng ibang bansa to appease their election financiers the coal-LORRRD's.

to be more specific refer to the hardheaded as Dabawangyos instead of Dabawenyos, or Pnoys instead of Pinoys. :bash::bash:

^^ay, sayang, gusto ko pa naman malaman ang theory nyan...:(
Anyway, I have my research also but it's different from your's Sir, just the normal explanation. I just find your info's interesting. I'm curious enough about your theories.:yes:

Same lang kase ang occurrence or routine that Mindanao once a while will also be hit by a cyclone. And this time of the year, storm really are low in positions coz it's northeast monsoon season. That simple...
Interesting kase ang mga explanation mo kase isang pag babago lang ng path, may theory kaagad, at kada lugar na tatamaan, may theory din...:D

Anyway, thanks nalang sa info at sa theory mo Sir, twas interesting...:yes::okay:

^^ay, sayang, gusto ko pa naman malaman ang theory nyan...:(
Anyway, I have my research also but it's different from your's Sir, just the normal explanation. I just find your info's interesting. I'm curious enough about your theories.:yes:

Same lang kase ang occurrence or routine that Mindanao once a while will also be hit by a cyclone. And this time of the year, storm really are low in positions coz it's northeast monsoon season. That simple...
Interesting kase ang mga explanation mo kase isang pag babago lang ng path, may theory kaagad, at kada lugar na tatamaan, may theory din...:D

Anyway, thanks nalang sa info at sa theory mo Sir, twas interesting...:yes::okay:

ok welcome, we can share further esp. this crucial issue when we have the time and means.

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so typhoons in Mindanao before it's because of sea temperatures which is just normal and this storm in Mindanao now is because of coal plants. So ic...:yes: So normal phenomenon IMo is more dangerous coz it's stronger than this time of Sendong which is only a tropicl storm:yes:

1. But how could you explain why the 1970 storm is stronger than this storm Sendong?
2. And how could you explain why storms are frequent in 1993 and this year 2011, only 1 storm hit?
3. So if there will be no coal plants built today, will there will be 0 typhoons in Mindanao ever?

pls. answer per question..thanks:)

Gang let me add that China was in the midst of moaist tradition of a closed nation almost devoid of big international industries in the 70s up to the late 80s when they began to change tactics and opened up for manufaturing industries. That started their hysteria in building coal-fired plants en masse to power their rapidly growing industries and household use of electricity.

Storms in any forms and sizes are naturally occuring phenomena that are still less understood.the earth is 70 percent water on the surface and it has an atmosphere and that explains it in part why they(storms) occur.

Early this year there was an expected super storm ''Yasi'' that was to hit Northern Queensland in australia and everyone was prepared(evacuation,bracing properties,cattles and other livestock transffered to safety,emergency services on standby).Then it hit but somehow missed the intended area of landfall and has somehow weakeaned that the original estimated damage cost was too great compared to the effect after the storm.You see,humans(scientists especially)make errors in their estimates and that include weather forecasts,global warming theory,carbon dating(that gets constantly revised)among others.

One more thing,Australia is known for its sizzling summer heat reaching to as high as 47degrees Celcius in cities and more in the desert but for the past 15 years since I've been here there have only been a few summers that are particularly hot (2008 and 2009).Last year there was almost no summer feel with the hottest day reaching 42deg for just a day and the rest of the season cooler.This year is expected to be another cold and wet summer.That goes to show that weather and climate comes in cycles and are hard to predict.

Mana Davao

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Gang let me add that China was in the midst of moaist tradition of a closed nation almost devoid of big international industries in the 70s up to the late 80s when they began to change tactics and opened up for manufaturing industries. That started their hysteria in building coal-fired plants en masse to power their rapidly growing industries and household use of electricity.

Storms in any forms and sizes are naturally occuring phenomena that are still less understood.the earth is 70 percent water on the surface and it has an atmosphere and that explains it in part why they(storms) occur.

Early this year there was an expected super storm ''Yasi'' that was to hit Northern Queensland in australia and everyone was prepared(evacuation,bracing properties,cattles and other livestock transffered to safety,emergency services on standby).Then it hit but somehow missed the intended area of landfall and has somehow weakeaned that the original estimated damage cost was too great compared to the effect after the storm.You see,humans(scientists especially)make errors in their estimates and that include weather forecasts,global warming theory,carbon dating(that gets constantly revised)among others.

One more thing,Australia is known for its sizzling summer heat reaching to as high as 47degrees Celcius in cities and more in the desert but for the past 15 years since I've been here there have only been a few summers that are particularly hot (2008 and 2009).Last year there was almost no summer feel with the hottest day reaching 42deg for just a day and the rest of the season cooler.This year is expected to be another cold and wet summer.That goes to show that weather and climate comes in cycles and are hard to predict.

looks we have similar ideas in mind... the climate comes in cycles...

as for forecasting, though more on the western side ang mga forecast n'ya. but last time, 'yong baha sa Queensland 'nong middle ng January, December pa lang, naforecast na n'ya... his name is Piers Corbyn... very interesting ang technique n'ya in forecasting, Solar-Lunar Technique daw. though he sometimes he make errors in his forecasts, pero para sa akin, mataas ang hit rate n'ya in forecasting since last year, at masasabi pa nating long range ang forecast n'ya. how I wish that he can include our country in his future forecast...

looks we have similar ideas in mind... the climate comes in cycles...

as for forecasting, though more on the western side ang mga forecast n'ya. but last time, 'yong baha sa Queensland 'nong middle ng January, December pa lang, naforecast na n'ya... his name is Piers Corbyn... very interesting ang technique n'ya in forecasting, Solar-Lunar Technique daw. though he sometimes he make errors in his forecasts, pero para sa akin, mataas ang hit rate n'ya in forecasting since last year, at masasabi pa nating long range ang forecast n'ya. how I wish that he can include our country in his future forecast...

:okay::okay:;)

I visited Sagip Kapamilya - ABSCBN Foundation today @ QC. Im happy to report that so many donations in kind are coming in. To those who are willing to donate, u can drop ur donations in GMA Kapuso Foundation, Sagip Kapamilya - ABSCBN, or any Red Cross units near ur location.

And to SSC Davao forumers based in MM, il be back either @ GMA or ABS tomorrow, if u want to send your donations, kindly pm, tweet, fb, or text me. Thanks everyone.

SSC Davao forumers based in Davao, ambie and the rest of the group will be meeting up tomorrow to gather all resources that can be sent to CDO, Iligan, and other affected areas. For details, pls pm dinabaw. Thanks alot for ur help.

SSC Davao forumers based in Cebu, i believe SSC Cebu is also helping out. You may contact Slerz for your donations in kind.

SSC Davao forumers based in Metro Manila, il be going back tomorrow to bring in more donations sa Sagip Kapamilya - ABS CBN, kung may papadala kayo like clothes, canned goods, rice, or what have u, u can contact me para dalhin ko tomorrow.

Let's be God's vessel of love, hope, and help for our brothers and sisters affected by the typhoon. Merry Christmas everyone.

SSC Davao forumers based in Davao, ambie and the rest of the group will be meeting up tomorrow to gather all resources that can be sent to CDO, Iligan, and other affected areas. For details, pls pm dinabaw. Thanks alot for ur help.

SSC Davao forumers based in Cebu, i believe SSC Cebu is also helping out. You may contact Slerz for your donations in kind.

SSC Davao forumers based in Metro Manila, il be going back tomorrow to bring in more donations sa Sagip Kapamilya - ABS CBN, kung may papadala kayo like clothes, canned goods, rice, or what have u, u can contact me para dalhin ko tomorrow.

Let's be God's vessel of love, hope, and help for our brothers and sisters affected by the typhoon. Merry Christmas everyone.


Sympathy for our Kagay.anon brothers... we will gather our donations (cash or in kinda ) tomorrow. Landong will open at 9:00 am

Coal Power Plants increase Sea Surface Temperature (SST)
http://thesisabstracts.com/ThesisAbstract_230_Spatial-and-temporal-sea-surface-temperature-variations-near-coal-fired-thermal-power-plant-requirements-for-meeting-water-quality-regulations-on-thermal-discharges.html

Changes in typhoon tracks caused by SST warming
http://journals.ametsoc.org/doi/abs/10.1175/JCLI-D-11-00074.1

Typhoons become more dangerously intense with warmer SST
http://www.ouramazingplanet.com/535-hurricanes-may-become-more-intense-climate-change-101110.html

DEMAND CLEAN, RENEWABLE ENERGY FOR MINDANAO. NO TO MORE COAL POWER PLANTS IN DAVAO & MINDANAO!



pls. spread the warning!

^^ I went there yesterday, wala pa natapos ang A/X ug renovate. Dili pa cya open.

Davao City convenese special session for financial aid to victims in CDO, Iligan
By Mindanews | Sunday| December 18, 2011 | Filed under: Top Stories


DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/18 December) — Mayor Sara Duterte has called for a special session of the City Council tomorrow (Monday) to pass an ordinance authorizing the release of a portion of the city’s calamity fund for assistance to flood victims in the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

Duterte told MindaNews she called for a special session at 10 a.m. on for the immediate release of the financial assistance.

“We are still waiting for the official tally of the Department of Social Welfare and Development before we can compute how much and/or what to give,” she said.

During the special session, the executive department will submit to the City Council the proposed amount for donation.

Davao City, which also suffered from a major flooding in late June still has P87.3 million in calamity funds, inclusive of the augmentation from the newly-approved supplemental budget.

This would be the second time in three months that the city government is extending financial assistance to calamity-stricken local government units.
The City Council on October 5 authorized the mayor to donate P7.4 million for the victims of typhoons Pedring and Quiel.

The financial aid can be utilized for relief operations and provision of emergency assistance to victims of flood such as provision of temporary shelter, distribution of relief goods and commodities, rehabilitation, reconstruction of public facilities and other infrastructure.

Sec. 5 of the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Local Government Code says the local government unit can “provide financial assistance to other local government units whose area or portion thereof had been declared under state of calamity by its Sanggunian.” (MindaNews)

http://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2011/12/18/davao-city-convenese-special-session-for-financial-aid-to-victims-in-cdo-iligan/

Sympathy for our Kagay.anon brothers... we will gather our donations (cash or in kinda ) tomorrow. Landong will open at 9:00 am

Ambie, will you kindly pm me the address of Landong. I can't pm you coz I ran of the 15mssgs limit of SSC. thanks a lot.

^^napadaan na rin kami kagabi, timing na binuksan nila partly ang door, parang tapos namn ang sa loob. Tinanong ko na rin ang guard kung kelan ang opening, sabi niya bukas... which means today na mag-oopen :banana::banana::banana:

Got to check this out maya, hehehehe

^^ako pud.. tan-awon pud nako ang ellesse..

I cannot discribe a word more than "stupidity" itself,..sobrang manhid si panoy parang wala lang sa kanya ang sakuna sa mindanao may problema leadership ng taong ito bakit nanalo ay ang mga di mga bomoto sa inutil na'to lang ang mga nakakaalam,..meanwhile, stupidity continue to admire a stupid person,..


Aquino in PSG party amid 'Sendong' disaster
Palace exec says Cabinet party canceled

By Thea Alberto-Masakayan | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 10 hours ago
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Amid the "Sendong" (international name “Washi”) disaster which has so far left over 500 dead, President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was apparently "partying" with members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), an actress accidentally reveals.

Valerie Concepcion tweeted Sunday night that she was at the Palace and was set to perform three songs for the PSG party.

She also said in her Twitter account that Aquino laughed at her jokes and enjoyed her performance, but this tweet had been deleted after she and the President received a backlash.

However, Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang said Aquino just dropped by the PSG party.

"He briefly went there. The President felt he had to drop by the party, these are the people who guard him. He was there for less than 30 minutes," Carandang told Yahoo! Southeast Asia in a phone interview.

Carandang said the PSG party have already been earlier scheduled and the party was already paid for so it was impractical to cancel it.

And even if the president was at the party, Carandang said the President made sure all rescue and humanitarian efforts were in place.

"[The backlash] is understandable. But let us be reminded that agencies are still doing their jobs," Carandang added.

Media reports say over 650 have been confirmed dead while 800 are missing in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro and in other areas in Southern and Central Mindanao, as "Sendong' whipped the areas Saturday night.

Carandang said the President has also canceled the Christmas party for Cabinet members initially set Monday night and the funds will instead be sent for relief efforts.

He noted that members of the Cabinet will also be donating money from their own pockets.

Aquino is set to visit typhoon-hit areas on Tuesday, said Carandang.
Concepcion, meanwhile, has apologized for for her earlier tweets.

She clarified that she was invited to perform at the PSG party but she does not see anything wrong with Aquino dropping by the event.

"I do not see anything wrong with that since its his obligation and responsibility being the head of Malacañang to be present and show his support for his hardworking employees and their respective families. But I believe that it doesn't mean that the president is not thinking of ways to help our kababayan(s) in Mindanao. It doesn't mean that the president is disregarding the plight of our fellow Filipinos. Let's not be too quick to judge," the actress said.

Concepcion also issued an apology if she "offended" people and "sounded insensitive."

"I am very sorry. It wasn't my intention to do either. I can't imagine how difficult life is for the people affected in Mindanao and how difficult it is to be the president of the Philippines at this moment," she said. - H@YOP ka magsama kayo ni PANOY sa impyerno!G@GO, sorry ka jan!!!

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/aquino-in-p...-disaster.html

^^ his camp can even continually make lame excuse with straight face without any hint of remorse or apology when any sensible, competent leader would not even dare to stoop down a few minutes away from the responsibility amidst a very crucial and life-threatening tragedy among constituents, what Yellow Lies, as if his internationally infamous incompetence at the Quirino hostaging was not blatant enough.

this Yellow administration even sacrifices Mindanao to alarming danger by dumping it with coal plants otherwise shunned by more discerning countries in the midst of threats from Global Warming in an alleged orchestration to most likely appease its election financiers, and the tragedy in Northern Mindanao is already a horrifying sign of things to come as the inevitable rise in Sea Surface Temperature caused by coal plants are proven to change the tracks of typhoon paths that will endanger thousands of Mindanaoans!

asa ni makita ang relics and memorabilia ni Pope john Paul 2? murag wala na mention ganeha kung asa dapit?


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Mana Davao 2011
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ellesse is already open. along with the other shop beside it. the bauhaus is also open now.

New Stores @ Abreeza


1st A|X in VisMin
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2nd Tretorn store in the country
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1st Ellesse Boutique Store in the country
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I cannot discribe a word more than "stupidity" itself,..sobrang manhid si panoy parang wala lang sa kanya ang sakuna sa mindanao may problema leadership ng taong ito bakit nanalo ay ang mga di mga bomoto sa inutil na'to lang ang mga nakakaalam,..meanwhile, stupidity continue to admire a stupid person,..


Aquino in PSG party amid 'Sendong' disaster
Palace exec says Cabinet party canceled

By Thea Alberto-Masakayan | Yahoo! Southeast Asia Newsroom – 10 hours ago
1
Email
Print

Screengrab of Concepcion's tweet. (Photo by JT Morong)
TOP STORIES »

Philippines digs graves after typhoon kills hundreds
Reuters - 1 hour 1 minute ago

Flood-hit Philippine cities prepare mass burials
AFP News - 1 hour 12 minutes ago

With morgues full, Philippine flood victims buried
AP - 3 hours ago
More
Amid the "Sendong" (international name “Washi”) disaster which has so far left over 500 dead, President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III was apparently "partying" with members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG), an actress accidentally reveals.

Valerie Concepcion tweeted Sunday night that she was at the Palace and was set to perform three songs for the PSG party.

She also said in her Twitter account that Aquino laughed at her jokes and enjoyed her performance, but this tweet had been deleted after she and the President received a backlash.

However, Communications Secretary Ricky Carandang said Aquino just dropped by the PSG party.

"He briefly went there. The President felt he had to drop by the party, these are the people who guard him. He was there for less than 30 minutes," Carandang told Yahoo! Southeast Asia in a phone interview.

Carandang said the PSG party have already been earlier scheduled and the party was already paid for so it was impractical to cancel it.

And even if the president was at the party, Carandang said the President made sure all rescue and humanitarian efforts were in place.

"[The backlash] is understandable. But let us be reminded that agencies are still doing their jobs," Carandang added.

Media reports say over 650 have been confirmed dead while 800 are missing in Iligan and Cagayan de Oro and in other areas in Southern and Central Mindanao, as "Sendong' whipped the areas Saturday night.

Carandang said the President has also canceled the Christmas party for Cabinet members initially set Monday night and the funds will instead be sent for relief efforts.

He noted that members of the Cabinet will also be donating money from their own pockets.

Aquino is set to visit typhoon-hit areas on Tuesday, said Carandang.
Concepcion, meanwhile, has apologized for for her earlier tweets.

She clarified that she was invited to perform at the PSG party but she does not see anything wrong with Aquino dropping by the event.

"I do not see anything wrong with that since its his obligation and responsibility being the head of Malacañang to be present and show his support for his hardworking employees and their respective families. But I believe that it doesn't mean that the president is not thinking of ways to help our kababayan(s) in Mindanao. It doesn't mean that the president is disregarding the plight of our fellow Filipinos. Let's not be too quick to judge," the actress said.

Concepcion also issued an apology if she "offended" people and "sounded insensitive."

"I am very sorry. It wasn't my intention to do either. I can't imagine how difficult life is for the people affected in Mindanao and how difficult it is to be the president of the Philippines at this moment," she said. - H@YOP ka magsama kayo ni PANOY sa impyerno!G@GO, sorry ka jan!!!

http://ph.news.yahoo.com/aquino-in-p...-disaster.html
With disasters unfolding like this,you have to show leadership and should prioritize things which need the president's attention.And why does it take an actress to defend the president and not his press secretary?What has gone wrong with the Philippine administration?Is this yet another joke amidst the calamity?Total shame.:ohno:

naunahan ko nimo ah, hehehehe... :banana::banana::banana:

Abreeza Mall

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The second pic, Subaru. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Council okays P3-M aid for flood victims


By Jereco O. Paloma
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

THE Davao City Government will extend P3-million assistance to thousands of flood victims in Northern Mindanao areas affected by Tropical Storm Sendong.

In a special session Monday, the City Council passed an ordinance authorizing Mayor Sara Duterte to utilize a portion of the city's calamity fund for those adversely affected by the flashflood.

Of the P3-million assistance, P2 million will be used to purchase food, basic needs of the victims and various relief goods, while the remaining P1 million will be utilized as financial assistance to the victims.

This was not the first time that the City Government extended financial aid. Also this year, the City handed P7.4 million as financial assistance to victims of Typhoon "Pedring" that affected thousands of people in Luzon.

In 2009, the city also donated P10 million to the victims of Typhoon "Ondoy". The donation was coursed through the Philippine National Red Cross.

Then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and members of the 15th City Council donated their one-month salary to Ondoy victims.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on December 20, 2011

naunahan ko nimo ah, hehehehe... :banana::banana::banana:
sige lang gud.. :D
actually, they opened around 6 pm yesterday so while waiting, kain muna then VIPinoy lounge (free internet! :D)

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http://thelaagan.blogspot.com/2011/12/mana-davaos-christmas-treat-to.html

^^

Nice Christmas trees!

3M.. ok na yan.. Malaki laki narin kasi ang na donate ng city dati kaya medyo maliit ngayon. Im sure di pa yan ang huling tulong. Actually naghintay lang ang lgu ng request kung kailangan ng cdo and iligan ng rescuers..


camfon lang...:)

Mana Davao 2011

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New Stores @ Abreeza


1st A|X in VisMin
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katotyal sa Armani ;)

New Stores @ Abreeza

1st Ellesse Boutique Store in the country
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napansin nako na mao pud ni ang update ni "Inday Sara Duterte" sa fb... either, SSC si Mayor Inday or SSC users ang nagbuhat sa Inday Sara Duterte na page... :lol:

katotyal sa Armani ;)
yeah! :D but ang mga presyo, makaluag sa wallet! :D
napansin nako na mao pud ni ang update ni "Inday Sara Duterte" sa fb... either, SSC si Mayor Inday or SSC users ang nagbuhat sa Inday Sara Duterte na page... :lol:
aguuuuuuuuyyy... wa nananghid sa ako!!! :bash:

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oXDwKSmgs9s/Tu_FAOyYEhI/AAAAAAAAAas/i0pSy2peG7Y/s1600/christmas2.jpg

http://thelaagan.blogspot.com/2011/12/mana-davaos-christmas-treat-to.html

Worth 2.5m

aguuuuuuuuyyy... wa nananghid sa ako!!! :bash:

nag photo courtesy man hinoon siya kang Jonas Labagala... :D

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DONATE, DONT DETONATE (NO FIREWORKS FOR SENDONG)
With the recent devastation in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan, we urge everyone especially those in the Sendong areas (Iligan and Cagayan de Oro) to refrain from using fireworks this Christmas and New Year. Instead of burning and blasting money into the air, use the money instead to DONATE to relief efforts for Sendong ravaged areas. Let us put resources to GOOD USE, and to help others. We pray for... SENSITIVITY : no reason to be loud and flashy in our celebrations while people remain homeless, grieving and hungry. We can still celebrate CHRISTMAS in the true meaning, by giving instead of blasting away. Below are some ways to help.

If you cant donate cash or relief goods, DONATE by forwarding this facebook site/link /LIKE to all of your friends http://www.facebook.com/nofireworksforsendong
This way, we can get more people to campaign for a silent, solemn, meaningful, prayerful and sensitive Christmas.

Donate via GCASH: You may donate financial assistance via GCASH. Just text: DONATE(space)AMOUNT(space)MPIN(space)SLB and send to 2882 TRANSACTION IS FREE. YOU WILL GET CONFIRMATION FROM GLOBE

From a Kagay anon friend sent to me by email. A Region Head of Globe Telecom

Peoples Park

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ayala triangle hehe

Tsadaboys spotted TF Davao van near St. Augustine Cathedral on our way to XU to deliver relief goods. Thank you so much, TF Davao.

Tsadaboys spotted TF Davao van near St. Augustine Cathedral on our way to XU to deliver relief goods. Thank you so much, TF Davao.


may darating pang iba pre from the local govt of davao...6 yellow dump trucks....bukas nandyan na yung mga trucks..dadating rin si maror Sara and vm rody dyan sa cdo tomorrow...


Council okays P3-M aid for flood victims

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By Jereco O. Paloma
Tuesday, December 20, 2011

THE Davao City Government will extend P3-million assistance to thousands of flood victims in Northern Mindanao areas affected by Tropical Storm Sendong.

In a special session Monday, the City Council passed an ordinance authorizing Mayor Sara Duterte to utilize a portion of the city's calamity fund for those adversely affected by the flashflood.

Plan your Sinulog week ahead and find out what's in store for Sinulog 2012.

Of the P3-million assistance, P2 million will be used to purchase food, basic needs of the victims and various relief goods, while the remaining P1 million will be utilized as financial assistance to the victims.


This was not the first time that the City Government extended financial aid. Also this year, the City handed P7.4 million as financial assistance to victims of Typhoon "Pedring" that affected thousands of people in Luzon.

In 2009, the city also donated P10 million to the victims of Typhoon "Ondoy". The donation was coursed through the Philippine National Red Cross.

Then Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and members of the 15th City Council donated their one-month salary to Ondoy victims.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on December 20, 2011.

para maiba, aerial shot lang akoa... :lol:

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FIRST BATCH OF RELIEF GOODS DELIVERED AT XU RELIEF CENTER TODAY:

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We'll also extend help in ILIGAN this Thursday !!!



THANK YOU VERY MUCH SSC-DAVAO FOR THE FINANCIAL HELP BEING EXTENDED.





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^^gotta love the 1st picture! A|X and Gap.. :D

ATTENZIONE!

What : SSC Christmas Party
When : Wednesday, December 21, 2011 @5:00pm
Venue : At the vicinity of Marco Polo in Roxas Ave.

and newbies... apil sad mo ha.. :D

may darating pang iba pre from the local govt of davao...6 yellow dump trucks....bukas nandyan na yung mga trucks..dadating rin si maror Sara and vm rody dyan sa cdo tomorrow...


kasayang..naka baba nako ganiha ug maramag gikan cdeo since gahapon. maayo pag ni-extend ko da.hehehe..

anyway, daghan ko naka istorya gahapon, luoy kasagaran kay mga bata. naa pud tibuok pamilya. tulog naman gud daw kasagaran sa mga tao when it happend. luoy kaayo..wala na lng ko niadto sa affected areas kay wala ko kasabot sa akong gibati pag mahuna hunaan nako ang panggahitabo..

daghan areas na affected nga walay tubig. katong ang supply gikan sa may puerto yata and bulua ang naa ray water supply. suma sa taga water district nga akong nahinabi, guba ang ilang pumping station para sa majority na concessionaires sa poblacion area.kay apil ka igo sa baha.. 30days jud daw ang dagan sa pag repairs and it will cost them millions daw para mabalik tanan in which sa akong estimates roughly 10M.. :ohno:

nakahawa ko cdeo ganiha nga way ligo kay ang D'Morvie sa Lapasan walay tubig. bawi lang kay aircon ug naa tv ang tulugan:)

Godbless to all the victims. makakabangon po kayo!:cheers::)

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:)

^^gotta love the 1st picture! A|X and Gap.. :D

makabuslot bulsa. LOL! :bash:

^^wow! daghan trucks o! thanks! :cheers:

^^mao jud! :lol:

nice pa man unta baligya sa A|X labi na ang mga belts nila pero ang presyo, di nako ma-explain! :D

naunahan ko nimo ah, hehehehe... :banana::banana::banana:

Abtik kaau na si Il Tenore! :) wala nako naupdate sa mga bago didto kung kanusa padulong pasko, nag abstain na nuon sa suroy. :lol:

Cool kaau ang entrance sa A|X.

exciting na talaga ang retail landscape dito sa Davao and Mindanao dahil sa Abreeza..

:cheers:

New Stores @ Abreeza


1st A|X in VisMin
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2nd Tretorn store in the country
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1st Ellesse Boutique Store in the country
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marlboro classics(MCS) 1st in vis min rin..

Abtik kaau na si Il Tenore! :) wala nako naupdate sa mga bago didto kung kanusa padulong pasko, nag abstain na nuon sa suroy. :lol:

Cool kaau ang entrance sa A|X.
pinakaganahan nako nga entrance.. maka-attract jud. :okay:
marlboro classics(MCS) 1st in vis min rin..
yup.. it's 1st in VisMin..

It's heartwarming and nice to see other cities and provinces helping their downtrodden fellow LGUs...

kasayang..naka baba nako ganiha ug maramag gikan cdeo since gahapon. maayo pag ni-extend ko da.hehehe..

anyway, daghan ko naka istorya gahapon, luoy kasagaran kay mga bata. naa pud tibuok pamilya. tulog naman gud daw kasagaran sa mga tao when it happend. luoy kaayo..wala na lng ko niadto sa affected areas kay wala ko kasabot sa akong gibati pag mahuna hunaan nako ang panggahitabo..

daghan areas na affected nga walay tubig. katong ang supply gikan sa may puerto yata and bulua ang naa ray water supply. suma sa taga water district nga akong nahinabi, guba ang ilang pumping station para sa majority na concessionaires sa poblacion area.kay apil ka igo sa baha.. 30days jud daw ang dagan sa pag repairs and it will cost them millions daw para mabalik tanan in which sa akong estimates roughly 10M.. :ohno:

nakahawa ko cdeo ganiha nga way ligo kay ang D'Morvie sa Lapasan walay tubig. bawi lang kay aircon ug naa tv ang tulugan:)

Godbless to all the victims. makakabangon po kayo!:cheers::)

May God bless us!

According to TV Patrol, nakaabot na sa Cagayan ang mga trucks. Pati Tagum City nagpadala pod ug tubig ug pagkaon.

Dutertes hand P2M to ‘Sendong’ vicitms
By Ben O. Tesiorna
Wednesday, December 21, 2011

ILIGAN CITY -- The Dutertes of Davao City flew to the cities of Iligan and Cagayan de Oro Wednesday to personally deliver P1 million cash to each of the two cities ravaged by Tropical Storm Sendong (international codename: Washi) Friday last week.

Sending cash has become the practice when the city sends donations to beleaguered cities and provinces because it allows the receiving agency to use the money immediately. This was first done when Typhoon Ondoy hit Luzon, and the city sent over its police chief to hand-carry P10 million in cash to the Philippine Red Cross.

Mayor Sara Duterte and Vice Mayor Rodrigo Duterte flew in two separate choppers and landed in Iligan City past 10 a.m. The two Dutertes then went to the Iligan City Hall to meet with Mayor Lawrence Cruz.

Inside Cruz's office, Mayor Duterte presented him one duffle bag containing P1 million in cash. This is aside from the three dump trucks -- full of groceries and bottled water that was transported from Davao City all the way to Iligan City.

Cruz expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the Dabawenyos for their help. He said the donation will go a long way especially so that they a still conducting retrieval and clean-up operations.

He said as of Wednesday, they have recovered more than 300 bodies with more than 400 still missing and are believed to have died as well.

After visiting Iligan, the Dutertes then flew to Cagayan de Oro City to meet with Mayor Vicente Emano who is a longtime political friend of Vice Mayor Duterte.

There, the Davao City officials also presented another duffle bag containing P1 million in cash to Emano for the Cagayan de Oro City to use in alleviating the plight of thousands of residents affected by Tropical Storm Sendong.

On Tuesday afternoon, another three dump trucks full of groceries and bottled waters were also endorsed by Magno Adalin to the Cagayan de Oro City Government as part of Davao City's donation to the flood victims.

The convoy of relief goods has also become a practice of sorts, which was first started in 1991, when the City Government was among the first to respond to the Ormoc flood that killed more than 6,000 in just a few hours. That was the first time the city sent off a convoy of dump trucks to bring over foodstuff and clothing.

Vice Mayor Duterte said they have allotted a total of P4 million and not just P3 million for flood victims of Northern Mindanao, as a way of showing Dabawenyos' sympathy to the flood victims.

He said Dabawenyos know how difficult it is to be hit by a ravaging flashflood considering that Davao City was also hit by the same calamity early this year that resulted to the death of more than 30 people.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on December 22, 2011.

Facebook's and the International Community's message to the Davao coal plant:

wHSohGvUpJY#!
After 20 months of mobilising, agitating and negotiating to green Facebook, the Internet giant has today announced its goal to run on clean, renewable energy. More than 700,000 people from all over the world joined to make this victory possible!

GREAT CITY, GREAT RESPONSIBILITY

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Lamdag Parada
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Mana Davao
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Camella Northpoint
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:okay:

^^:cheers2::applause:

GREAT CITY, GREAT RESPONSIBILITY

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perfect. nice view, walang smog.

sayang wala ko ka apil sa meet lastnight, na busy lang sa pag picture2x sa Chinatown arch dapit :)

Crocodile Park (Lamdag Parada 2011)

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ecoland

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Lamdag Parada 2011

Crocodile Park
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ABS-CBN
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ako pud, sa Lamdag Parada na lang ko nag atang... :D

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I like the photos presented.thank you very much guys.

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sunset at Talicud
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Mount Apo.
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Lamdag Parada 2011

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Chinatown
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PASKO FIESTA DAVAO:

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LAMDAG PARADA:

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http://www.facebook.com/aeromajesticairways

small size version ripped off from: http://www.google.com.au/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=davao&source=blogsearch&cd=16&ved=0CJMBEJgBMA8&url=http%3A%2F%2Fanythingdavao.blogspot.com%2F2011%2F12%2Flamdag-parada-in-davao-2011.html&ei=XCTzTvfFIo3ImQXrycGqAg&usg=AFQjCNGzVnAHiPInZIjJ4YTwPK1AABvKsw

btw, nice collection of feasta and parade scenes goys

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http://anythingdavao.blogspot.com/2011/12/pasko-fiesta-in-davao-2011-opens.html

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http://anythingdavao.blogspot.com/2011/12/ritz-hotel-at-garden-oases-in-davao.html

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http://ftnnews.com/accommodation/14951-asian-travellers-sought-out-regional-destinations-in-2011.html

While big, capital cities like Hong Kong, Manila and Taipei remained popular, Asian travellers extended their usual reach by taking ferries, buses and trains to places not easily reached by planes including Dongguan, Davao City, Taoyuan and Kenting.
its good to know that davao city is a interesting place for the tourists of manila, to extend their travel beyond manila. similarly, hongkong, china tourists extending travel to dongguan. and taipei to kenting. beautiful! well done davao city

but its worth the mention too, the travellers that visited davao city by way of singapore city

Donation from the GOYS to the People of CDO and Iligan.

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Thanks to @Kulaskusgan, Jay, @Rodincouch, @Eflex, Landong Grills and @Gee Ens (2 boxes of bottled water) :cheers:

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WOW! this is great! sa wakas! thanks bro for sharing this info... sana matutuloy na talaga ito... :banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

^^
I think the market is ripe for a once a day flight. I know a many people from Cotabato that would opt to bus or fly it to Davao.

Donation from the GOYS to the People of CDO and Iligan.

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Thanks to @Kulaskusgan, Jay, @Rodincouch, @Eflex, Landong Grills and @Gee Ens (2 boxes of bottled water) :cheers:

:okay:

Merry Christmas SSC Davao!!!

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Nice! Aero Majestic Airways is Zamboanga based. A first in Mindanao! :cheers:

People's Park
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San Pedro
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^^
I think the market is ripe for a once a day flight. I know a many people from Cotabato that would opt to bus or fly it to Davao.

This is really good para sa mga taga Cot City ug taga Maguinadanao sama nako! :okay: :D

galeng naman! :okay:

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http://ftnnews.com/accommodation/14951-asian-travellers-sought-out-regional-destinations-in-2011.html

^^:cheers:


The Peak, Gmall
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Abreeza Mall
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http://www.facebook.com/aeromajesticairways

wow ha! this is nice! dili nako malobat lobatan ani kung mag van pako kay ang ubang van drivers halos dili na motungkad sa yuta kung magpadagan. dili na pud mou-ila ug lubak lubak na dalan. thank goodness!:cheers:

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ABREEZA MALL and Robinsons Dept. Store

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The Peak

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First International Wakeboarding Competition
DECA WAKEBOARD PARK DAVAO

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dp

The day before typhoon Sendong, isaw billboard folded their tarpauilins ,but i read madami pa ring illegally erected, i hope responsible rin sila.


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^^galeng bo mo bro! :cheers:

^^
I think the market is ripe for a once a day flight. I know a many people from Cotabato that would opt to bus or fly it to Davao.

Agree 1000% sir vic :) this is really a blessing for mds who are seeing patients in both cities, and specially of course for patients who opt to be treated here... At least i can be in cot in no time whenever my service is needed there... hope and praying, sana tuloy na to... :banana:

This is really good para sa mga taga Cot City ug taga Maguinadanao sama nako! :okay: :D


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Agree 1000% sir vic :) this is really a blessing for mds who are seeing patients in both cities, and specially of course for patients who opt to be treated here... At least i can be in cot in no time whenever my service is needed there... hope and praying, sana tuloy na to... :banana:

Yes, the patients and doctors will benefit from this foremost. I used to be based as a rep in Cot and I have personal knowledge that Cotabateños treat Davao as their rest and recreation city especially the well-oiled ones. Now this is a treat to them. :cheers:

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Yes, the patients and doctors will benefit from this foremost. I used to be based as a rep in Cot and I have personal knowledge that Cotabateños treat Davao as their rest and recreation city especially the well-oiled ones. Now this is a treat to them. :cheers:

Heheheehe, kung uuwi ka ng davao bro and plans to visit your old friends in Cotabato, sabay tayo... at least di na nakakapgod magdrive, heehhehee

Yes, the patients and doctors will benefit from this foremost. I used to be based as a rep in Cot and I have personal knowledge that Cotabateños treat Davao as their rest and recreation city especially the well-oiled ones. Now this is a treat to them. :cheers:

Korek, gang. I remember nga naay nag-ingon nga c Dr. Abundo sundu-on pa sa chopper para sa iya neuro surgery. Even before the late Dr. Jong died, he had to travel to Marbel every now and then for OR. Kalisod na lang. C Bebot Pinggoy ra ang ako nahibal-an sa una nga naga-eroplano nga cya ra ang piloto from Gensan kung mouli kadali ug Marbel. :lol:

MERRY CHRISTMAS DAVAO :cheers:


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source: www.inquirer.net

Heheheehe, kung uuwi ka ng davao bro and plans to visit your old friends in Cotabato, sabay tayo... at least di na nakakapgod magdrive, heehhehee

That would be nice though it might be quite a mission to squeeze it in with the very tight schedule. I would love to come and say hi to my good old friends there for sure and I'll l definitely love to come fly with you when that happens. :cheers:

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!

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Merry Christmas Davao

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

from SSC-Ozamiz & Misamis Occidental community.

Merry Christmas everyone...:banana:

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Tidings of comfort and joy! I wish you a merry christmas. and may the main man of Christmas be alive in the lives of Dabawenyos....CHRIST!

What a year it has been....and we've seen blessings and unmerited favors showered to us from above. I believe that the city is blessed to be an instrument of blessings to others. May my fellow Dabawenyo forumers will see this.....We are blessed to be a blessing to others! Jesus Christ came and HE died, for us to be freed, blessed, and be living testaments to others!

Merry Christmas everyone!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!

From SSC ZAMBOANGA..:)

Merry Christmas Davao City!
♥ SSC Cagayan de Oro, The Tsadaboys!

Thanks Jaysan81286. Merry Christmas too!

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ASA MAN NANG THE PEAK MORAG WA MAN ME ANA KAVISIT

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Tourists flock to this Christmas park in Davao City owned by Mana Davao, a special antique shop. Already on its 12th year, Mana Davao traditionally converts the shop's front to a Christmas attraction to provide free entertainment for people during the holidays. Karlos Manlupig

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MERRY CHRISTMAS ! :)

NARAGSAK NGA PASKUA!
[MERRY CHRISTMAS]

From the World Heritage City of Vigan and Heritage Province of Ilocos Sur

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Just a weather advisory...

please note on this T2K graphical analysis... naay baga karon nga dag-um sa east ng mindanao....

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11:30PM satellite pix from PAGASA

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From the FB Page of Sir Elpidio M. Paras

"Merry Rainy Christmas Day to everyone! We are observing a heavy concentration of moisture on a front nearing Mindanao. Our satellite pictures indicate this to be nearing the Davao area and seems to be a large but slow moving disturbance. If you have Parasat Cable, tune to Ch4 and you will see the latest satpics and observe the barometer dropping..Hmm..Pagasa is not reporting anything ...so let's just be vigilant. "

FYI

the tropical wave at the Philippine Sea east of Davao Oriental is rapidly having deep convection and might be transforming into a low pressure area (LPA) ....please stay tuned and be alert. Expect heavy rains especially over the recently flood-hit areas. All communities in rivers, steep slopes and river valleys are reminded to be vigilant.

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City exceeds tax collection target
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/12/23/city-exceeds-tax-collection-target-197325


THE City Government of Davao collected a total of P858 million from business tax as of November 30, 10 percent higher than the target set for this year.

Teresita Reyes, City Treasurer's Office chief for Treasury Operations Revenue Unit, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview that as of November 30, they collected a total of P858,025,120.13, surpassing its collection target of P772 million for 2011


Anyway, these figures are good but still so much things to work on in our collections - there's still so much room for improvement. :okay:

Good job to the city government and our ppl based in Davao City for collecting what is due and paying what is right. :okay:

Pero malayo pa local government natin from being financially self sufficient. Let's work harder....

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Maka Proud. :cheers::)

MERRY CHRISTMAS Pilipinas!
Napansin ko lang dec. 17 nong bagyong sendong pa last umulan sa Davao. At ngayong Dec. 25 na umulan ulit. Unlike lastyear almost everyday umuulan...

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Wishing everyone here a very happy Christmas and a fruitful new year ahead.Be safe and healthy.But for now Indulge-why not,it's the holiday season.

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Maka Proud. :cheers::)

:applause::cheers2:

Merry Christmas!

Btw.... signals from PAG ASA are usually on Strong winds and not about the clouds' water content.....

I Might be the Last but still I am not late to GREET EACH AND EVERYONE A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

GOD BLESS EVERYONE and May we all have a PEACEFUL HEART!!!

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Thanks Teej for posting this video.
This is one of my favorite song nung teenage days ko :) not so long time ago.:lol:
MERRY CHRISTMAS DAVAO & ADVANCE BOUNTIFUL NEW YEAR!

Asa dapit?

A:
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B:
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C:
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D:
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^^Thanks [ud kay Jaysan for the weather report. Naa bay weather report thread dri sa SSC?

btw i was amazed that Barangay Matina( equipped with their own dumptrucks and emergency equipments.) sent 30 of their men in Northern Mindanao , their barangay captain offered soup station in CDO as they have retrived 30 bodies from the disaster. :cheers:

^^ :cheers:

RAINSTORM WARNING!
the low pressure area (LPA) over the Moro Gulf just west southwest of Cotabato City near Basilan and Sulu. Rainclouds predominantly over the Visayan Islands and Mindanao

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Please take all necessary precaution on flash floods, landslides and storm surges.

Gale Warnings are continuously prevailing at almost all parts of the country with rough seas and wave heights 3.4-5 meters.
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Typhoon2000 Philippine Tropical Outlook
Issued: 8:00 AM MANILA TIME (00:00 GMT) WED 21 DECEMBER 2011
Next Update: 8:00 AM (00:00 GMT) WED 28 DECEMBER 2011

Week One (1) Forecast: DECEMBER 21-27, 2011 [Wednesday to Tuesday]

An increased chance for above-average rainfall for Southern Philippines (Southern
Visayas, Mindanao & Palawan). The prevailing wet-phase of the Madden-Julian
Oscillation (MJO), low-latitude ITCZ, warm sea-surface temperatures (SSTs), & La
Niña Conditions support increased rainfall across the region. Confidence: HIGH.


Week Two (2) Forecast: DEC 28, 2011-JAN 03, 2012 [Wednesday to Tuesday]

A continued increased chance for above-average rainfall for Southern Philippines
(Southern Visayas, Palawan & Mindanao). Wet-phase MJO, ITCZ, prevailing La Niña
Conditions, & warmer SSTs support enhanced rainfall across the region.
Confidence: MODERATE.

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TYPHOON2000 TROPICAL OUTLOOK (http://www.typhoon2000.ph/t2koutlook/)
NOAA CLIMATE PREDICTION CENTER (http://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/ghazards/index.php)

ASA MAN NANG THE PEAK MORAG WA MAN ME ANA KAVISIT

imo na nang problema, kung mag adto ka sa G-mall ug wala ka katood, pwede man ka mangutana sa guard

:rofl: :D

;87001785']imo na nang problema, kung mag adto ka sa G-mall ug wala ka katood, pwede man ka mangutana sa guard

Only in Davao City?

Reward : 500 pesos

Sa makapag report sa magtitinda ng firecrackers at sa magpapaputok..

:cheers:

Davao school targets Asian market in 2012

DAVAO CITY — The JIB Career Center Foundation here is bent on going global in 2012.
Joji Ilagan-Bian, founder of JIB foundation, is eyeing to develop international partnership in the field of education, mainly on culinary.

http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/40859-Davao-school-targets-Asian-market-in-2012.html

Hi mga goys. Any suggestions for a children's party venue that doesn't ask for corkage? We're looking for a nice (ie., aircon) and cheap place that will fit around 100 people - 60 adults and 40 kids.

Thanks!

Hi mga goys. Any suggestions for a children's party venue that doesn't ask for corkage? We're looking for a nice (ie., aircon) and cheap place that will fit around 100 people - 60 adults and 40 kids.

Thanks!

Are u back in the Philippines jason? welcome back.....

(small OT lang :))

SSC pips, please help us on our thesis by answering our survey about transit systems; anyone can answer since our target is the general public

Applicability of Unconventional Transit Systems in selected Metropolitan Areas in the Philippines (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?hl=en_US&formkey=dGVHX3pqRnJEV2NLeUJlN2ZXNkVON3c6MQ#gid=0)

thanks in advance!

Only in Davao City?

Reward : 500 pesos

Sa makapag report sa magtitinda ng firecrackers at sa magpapaputok..

:cheers:

ay nagpaputok na ako gang pero silent type or low decibel-champagne cork ha,hindi yong ibang klase.so hindi ako pwedeng multahan:lol:

;87001785']imo na nang problema, kung mag adto ka sa G-mall ug wala ka katood, pwede man ka mangutana sa guard

:rofl: :D


Sa pangalan palang unta na THE PEAK naa unta siya'y hint! ang ANNEX kaha ma kuha pa niya? :D

Are u back in the Philippines jason? welcome back.....

not yet. one more month.

any recommendations for children's party venue anyone?

;87001785']imo na nang problema, kung mag adto ka sa G-mall ug wala ka katood, pwede man ka mangutana sa guard

:okay:

;87001785']imo na nang problema, kung mag adto ka sa G-mall ug wala ka katood, pwede man ka mangutana sa guard

Sa pangalan palang unta na THE PEAK naa unta siya'y hint! ang ANNEX kaha ma kuha pa niya? :D

Harsh kaayo mo motubag ug bata bah. :lol::lol:

Harsh kaayo mo motubag ug bata bah. :lol::lol:

The PEAK is located in the Basement....:lol::lol::lol:

^^Hahaha! Dali ra baya motuo ang mga bata.

Recently, the office approved the application of the eight-storey Dallas Hotel.
The hotel will be established along J.P. Laurel Ave. in Bajada near Abreeza Mall.

Mindanao Times (http://www.mindanaotimes.net/official-city-govt-to-generate-p54-m-in-building-fees/)

:okay:

Homegrown and authentic Swiss resto & deli is now open with their Matina branch (beside DCWD).

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Finally, it has come close to our place. :okay: The delicatessen and dishes include famous German, French, Italian, Australian, English, South American and South African brands. Including wines. :)

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Private building projects increase by 5.4% in Q3 (http://bworld.com.ph/content.php?section=Economy&title=Private-building-projects-increase-by-5.4%-in-Q3&id=44233)

‎1. CALABARZON had 5,516 projects or a share of 21.8%.
2. CENTRAL LUZON with 2,972 or 11.8% share
3. NCR with 2,923 or 11.6% share
4. DAVAO REGION ranked fourth with 2,699 or 10.7% share
5. CENTRAL VISAYAS with 2,449 or 9.7%

Among the provinces outside NCR that contributed the highest number of construction projects:
Cavite had the biggest share with 1,869 or 7.4%.
Other provinces exceeding a thousand mark were
DAVAO DEL SUR with 1,704 (6.7%),
Bulacan with 1,334 (5.3%),
Laguna with 1,132 (4.5%),
Cebu with 1,071 (4.2%),
Batangas with 1,031 (4.1%), and
Rizal with 1,005 (4.0).

^^:cheers2:

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^^ What year? Look at the famous and iconic AC Jeepney. Unta gi-retain na cya sa atong streets kay trademark baya na cya sa Davao before. :)

The year that was: banana and other top stories

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Written By: Kristianne Fusilero
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Category: Economy

The battle against Fusarium wilt also known as Panama disease which devastated more than 600 hectares of banana plantations in Davao Region is the hit on the TIMES‘ business pages this year.

The problem made stakeholders even scratched their heads on how to address it, noting that the disease already infested thousands of bananas, the top export product of the region which generated $720 million last year.

Stephen A. Antig, executive director of Philippine Banana Growers and Exporters Association, said they have been looking for solution to mitigate the spread of the disease. Majority of the infested plantations are small farms.

“We need to immediately look for a solution to control the problem,” he said.

To start figting against the disease, the Department of Agriculture has allocated P253 million to address the problem especially in Mindanao where it affected around 1,000 hectares. Banana growers further planned to test the cavendish variety that Taiwan earlier developed to resist the strain of the fungi.

The Department of Science and Technology has also stepped in on finding ways to knock-out the fungi which was first known in Panama during 1950s that wiped out the Gros Michel banana variety. The department will test three kinds of microorganisms to the fungus early next year.

Davao in China event

The tourism sector, meanwhile, experienced a fruitful year when the region particularly Davao City was showcased as the featured destination of the country in China Incentive, Business, Travel and Meetings (CIBTM) expo in Beijing, China last Aug. 30 to Sept. 1.

CIBTM is the biggest annual expo in China.

“Davao as the highlight of the Philippines for the global MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions) market is a privilege and a rare opportunity,” said Arturo P. Boncato Jr., regional director of the Department of Tourism-XI.

At least 600 exhibitors and hosted buyers from 40 countries participated in the three-day event. As a result, 16 bankers pledged to visit the city to look into the business climate and incentives that the local government has currently offered. More Chinese tourists are also expected to come in Davao.

The entry of coal

The city council welcomed the entry of the 300 megawatt coal-fired power plant of Aboitiz Power Corp. despite that Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio has vetoed the land reclassification request of the company.

The power company is investing P25 billion on the project. It would be constructed in between Brgy. Binugao, Toril District and Brgy. Inawayan, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The company explained that it is needed to help ease the expected looming power crisis in Mindanao.

The island is seen to be short by 400 megawatts in the next three years.

“We consider Davao City not only as an ideal place to do business but also as our home and we will not do anything to harm our beloved city, its people or the environment,” said Erramon Aboitiz, chief executive officer of Aboitiz Power.

‘Life is here’

This year is also the year when the city finally provides a new tourism brand. Since it was unveiled on Sept. 21, the city has been carrying the “Life is Here” brand with the goal of making the city as the top tourist destination in the country.

With the new brand, the city further pushed to become as the main choice for meetings, incentives, conventions and events. Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio explained that the tagline reflects what the city is about: its abundance of fruits, flowers and tourist attractions such as Philippine Eagle.

The creation of the new tourism brand came about after the city government saw the need to localize the campaign. Earlier this year, the mayor said they have discussed with various tourism players on what products and services should be presented to the market.

The new campaign was conceptualized by Rey Manginsay, the brand creator and consultant of the city government. He has been creating world-class advertising packages for British Airways, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, British Calendonian and Saudia for almost 27 years now.

Way to Silicon Valley

Two Davao-based companies such as RAD Green Solutions and PicLyf qualified as among the firms to be given a chance to immerse in a three-month stay at the Plug and Play Center in Silicon Valley, California, USA.

The two firms bested other companies on the last round of the ON3 Pitching Competition on July 30 at SMX, Mall of Asia. PicLyf presented its social network on life’s moments while RAD Green Solutions proposed to offer a pyroclave where the medical infectious wastes would be placed.

The firms’ entry paved the way for the Information and Communication Technology-Davao to finally jump-start the implementation of the plan on putting up a similar technology center alike to Silicon Valley. It would house various sectors involving research, design, software development and contact centers.

The center would be dubbed as “Silicon Gulf” that would serve as headquarters for local start-ups that would help different companies. The academe involving in information technology would also be tapped to be included in the movement.

Conceptualized and introduced by Jason Banico in 2006, the facility will be placed in Davao ICT Incubation Center at Brokenshire College, Madapo Hills. The center is situated in seven container vans with broadband connectivity.

1st Davao ICon

The first Davao investment conference in August also made an impact this year as six companies vowed to invest P11.87 billion in the region for its different projects such as real estate, power generation, agribusiness and transportation.

One of the investors is the Arabian company that is planning to put up a banana plantation in Panabo, Davao del Norte with a capital expenditure of $44 million (P1.8 billion if $1=P42). Transportation investor Laureano Callao Jr. will also invest P6.7 million for its water taxis that would ply within Davao Gulf.

The sister agreement between the city and Clark International Airport Corporation was also being pushed during the conference. Maria Lourdes G. Monteverde, president of Davao Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc., said it could help boost the tourism industry.

“We hope that this sisterhood agreement will open doors for more international tourist arrival for Davao City, thereby resulty to more business for our tourism sector. The long term goal of this initiative is to connect all major tourism destination sites of Clark, Davao, Bohol, Cebu, Iloilo and Palawan,” she said.

Suspension of fiscal incentives

Within the last quarter of the year, the city government started to temporarily cease on providing fiscal perks to nvestors. The suspension was implemented after the city council approved its corresponding ordinance in September.

The ordinance cited that the Davao City Investment Incentive Board shall hold in abeyance the acceptance of applications for local fiscal incentives to the investors. The suspension also paved the way for the board to review the incentive code.

“This ordinance is enacted as a measure to help augment the potential shortfall of revenues from the internal revenue allotment reduction pursuant to the Department of Budget and Management Local Budget Memorandum No. 65 date June 27,” the measure stated.

The memorandum of the department prompted the city government to lower its budget for next year to P4.1 billion, from P4.3 billion this year as the internal revenue allotment will be reduced after the Supreme Court finally favored the creation of 16 more cities.

The memorandum will eventually reduce the internal revenue allotment of the city by P359 million.

Positive reviews

Majority of the companies also showed optimism in investing in Mindanao with the growing economy and improving financial resources amid the increase of the island’s population and high underemployment rate.

Based on the results of the quarterly Business Expectation Survey of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas as revealed in August, the firms were bullish especially in placing their businesses in the different regions of the island as of the second quarter this year.

“The business confidence improves (especially) in Regions XI and XII but turns less favorable in Region IX,” said Gloria A. Cubinar, bank officer of Department of Economic Statistics. There are at least 51 firms who served as respondents on the quarterly survey.

She said the outlook sentiment for Region IX was weighed down with the weak sentiments of the industry and service sectors amid the increase of government projects.

Influx of projects

One of the big projects that were established in the city was the Abreeza, which opened in May, a joint venture of the Ayala company and the Anflo Investment and Management Corp. of Don Antonio O. Floirendo.

Few months later, the company started constructing its 26-storey condominium, the Abreeza Residences of Alveo Land, a subsidiary of Ayala Land Inc., along its 10-hectare mixed-used development along J.P. Laurel Avenue.

Antonino T. Aquino, president of Ayala Land Inc., told the reporters on Sept. 29 during the inauguration of the project that they have invested at least P1.5 billion on the construction of the condominium which is a stone’s throw away from the mall.

He said about 90% of the 243 units were already sold and that many of those who bought the units were residents of the city. Among the project’s amenities include strong Wi-Fi connections, fitness hub, leisure pool, scenic verandas and thematic function rooms.

The four-storey ICT center dubbed as SM Annex, a building part of SM City Davao in Ecoland, is also near completion.

The first floor will serve as leasable space for retail and food establishments while the second floor will be an area for cyberzone. The first two floors can accommodate 127 tenants. About 75% of the spaces have already filled.

The remaining floors will serve as a venue for various offices, business process outsourcing firms and marketing event center. The entire ICT center has an area of 49,000 square meters.

More BPOs

VXI Global Services, a big business process outsourcing company, also started its operations at Robinsons Cybergate last month. It hired 200 employees and still open for applicants. By next year, it would hire 1,500 individuals for its contact center.

Erriberto Barriga Jr., executive vice president of ICT-Davao, said Convergys, meanwhile, is on the process on getting the final lease offer from the company where it wanted to build its facility. The BPO company has also conducted jobs fair, hiring hundreds of the city’s talents.

US-based Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. has also showed intention to place its facility in the city.

^^ wow, davao city is really blessed! The list should be longer, pero baka malula na ang mga babasa.

The year that was: banner year for business

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Written By: Carmelito Q. Francisco
Thursday, 29 December 2011
Category: Economy

For the business sector, 2011 was a banner year not only for investments but in controversies involving the sector which hogged the newspaper front pages, as well.

On May 12, Abreeza, the mall component of the 10-hectare mixed-use project of Ayala Land Inc. and Anflo Management and Investment Corp. opened with the top bigwigs of the two companies, including brothers Jaime and Fernando Zobel de Ayala gracing the event.

The opening of the mall, with about 330 spaces being rented, was among the factors that made the National Economic and Development Authority conclude that the Davao Region might surpass the six percent economic growth last year.

Ma. Lourdes D. Lim, regional director of the agency, said the good business climate of the region, brought about by the new investments, including the Abreeza, has indicated that the year would become another good year for the region.

Of late, about 90% of the mall was already rented with the biggest renter being the Robinsons Retail Group which invested close to P1 billion in operating its supermarket and department store, among others.

But the most controversial business story in 2011 has been the entry of the Aboitiz Power Corp. which will operate a P25 billion 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant within the boundary of the city and Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.

The project even created a stir within the city government when Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio vetoed the ordinance that converted part of the 51-hectare lot where the plant will be set up. In vetoing the ordinance, Carpio stood her ground by saying that the project would result in environmental problem as it is a health hazard.

The councilors did not take mayor’s action sitting down as 21 of the original 23 who voted in favor of the ordinance voted to overturn the veto of the mayor.

In the housing industry, the city has become the condominium area for big companies. The latest company to venture into condominium project is the Aeon Towers Condominium of the FTC Group of Companies. Based on the company information, the condominium project will become the tallest among similar projects in the city.

Another big condominium that is aggressively sold to buyers, especially those who prefer to live in the northern part of the city, is the project of Camella Communities, the Northpoint. Marlon Nino Calicas, Camella, manager, said the company is constructing the third building of the project as units of the two earlier buildings were already bought.

Both condominium projects are very proximate to Abreeza which is also setting up its condominium and a hotel.

But the housing industry has slowed down if the data from the Home Mutual Development Fund, more popularly known as Pag-ibig Fund, were to be the basis, said Jose W. Banzon Jr. vice president for Southern Mindanao of the Fund.

He pointed out that collection from housing loans was just higher by about 10% in 2011 compared with 2010 as some companies already sold their units. But Banzon predicted that the industry will be vibrant by 2012. “This is usually the trend,” he said, taking note of the enthusiasm of some developers on the market.

Because of the massive development in the housing and property industry in the last five years, the city government even suggested that incentives to the industry be scrapped. Both Mayor Duterte-Carpio and her business promotions officer, Jason Magnaye, believed that even when the incentives are scrapped, developers will continue to implement their projects because the market is still good, particularly families of Filipinos working abroad who consider a house as a major investment.

Property development is one of the eight industries which take advantage of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives from the government.

Developers, however, are urging the city government to continue offering the incentives as they grapple with the rising cost of raw materials and other components in making houses.

Export

In the export business, the banana industry, considered the top export commodity of Davao del Norte, has suffered a big setback as farms, particularly those run by smaller groups, were beset by the dreaded Panama disease.

The soil-borne disease, so named because it started in Panama in the 1950s, wrought havoc especially on small farms whose owners could hardly cope with the problem. “The situation of the big farms is better because they have the resources (that they can use to isolate the infected farms),” said Stephen Antig, executive director of the Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association.

At present, the industry is collaborating with the Department of Agriculture on how to immediately control the spread of the disease.

Another top export product, the coconut, has gotten a shot in the arm following the opening of a four-country joint project in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur. The processing plant, which also opened in May, processes coconut shell into a sugar variety that is an additive to gums and medicinal products.

The opening of the plant has resulted in higher prices of coconut shells that are now sold by the kilogram, unlike in the past when it was burned into charcoal before it could be sold.

This development has also led the government, through its Philippine Coconut Authority, to rehabilitate 173,000 of coconut farms in the Davao Region, with the bigger portion being located in Davao Oriental, the top producer of coconut-based products, particularly copra.

Coconut authority regional manager Lornito U. Orillaneda said the rehabilitation of the plant is necessary considering that, aside from the sugar from the coconut shells, there are other products that are being exported lately like the coconut water which is considered as an athletic drink in foreign countries.

“We need to rehabilitate the farms to prepare them for these new investments,” said Orillaneda after President Benigno Aquino III claimed after arriving from a US state visit that American companies were assessing the profitability of investing in the industry in the Philippines.

With these developments, the incoming year will find the business sector cautiously watching trends. Vicente T. Lao, chair of the Mindanao Business Council, said the outgoing year is tumultuous but better than the previous year. “Next year (2012) is the year of the dragon (in the Chinese calendar), so we will just see what happens. I think it will become better still,” Lao told the TIMES.

Under the Chinese calendar, 2012 is the year of the black water dragon and will start on February 4. Based on Internet sources, rains will characterize this year and that it will be unpredictable.

Tourism

In the tourism industry, stakeholders believe travel to the Davao Region from other parts of the country will intensify because of the promotions and the cut-throat competition among airline companies.

Lawyer Domingo T. Duerme, vice president of Philippine Airlines, said that while his company was in trouble in 2011 because of the labor dispute, its operations particularly in Mindanao was not affected.

But Duerme noted that several airline companies have started operating in the city, and that this will make the tourism industry “really exciting.”

“It will mean healthy competition and will make the tourism industry vibrant,” he said.

^^ What year? Look at the famous and iconic AC Jeepney. Unta gi-retain na cya sa atong streets kay trademark baya na cya sa Davao before. :)

Dunno, I remember buying this postcard sa may bookstore didto sa may covered court back in 2001 pa tingali lol..then I scanned it..ambot asa na ang hard copy karon

The PEAK is located in the Basement....:lol::lol::lol:

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naay PEAK sa Basement?

iniwi, its not nga insensitive ko ha, naa lang koy maalala.. nong time nga naay tragedy diri sa davao, proud kaayo ta sa mga nabuhat sa atong 911 tungod sa daghan kaayo sila natabangan, nahimo pang trending kaayo sa SSC Davao Threads tungod sa atong pag praise sa ilang eport.pero naay ubang porumers nga nasuko ug unhappy sa ato kay nagka kalamidad na daw sa davao, gapanghambug lang daw ghapon ta.

pero diba mas worst kung gina pride nimo nga daghan sulod ang mall?

unta dili na lang manghimantay. aron dili masaway.:ohno:

Davao chamber of commerce sees more investors in 2012

THE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) is optimistic that more investors will be coming in to the metropolis because of its infrastructure development in the coming year.

DCCCII president Dr. Ma. Lourdes Monteverde said with a bigger allocation for infrastructure projects, other investors will see this as a positive step to invest in Davao.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/12/29/davao-chamber-commerce-sees-more-investors-2012-198020

Is it just me or has city administration in the city turned bad? street vendors have occupied a number of pedestrian overpass, street litter have increased, people's park have become dirty.. I guess it has something to do with wendel avisado's exit..tsk3x...

The Peak, Gaisano Mall

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Abreeza Mall

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Davao chamber of commerce sees more investors in 2012

By Carmelle Marie Harrow
Thursday, December 29, 2011

THE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) is optimistic that more investors will be coming in to the metropolis because of its infrastructure development in the coming year.
DCCCII president Dr. Ma. Lourdes Monteverde said with a bigger allocation for infrastructure projects, other investors will see this as a positive step to invest in Davao. . .

Next year will be the 75th founding anniversary of Davao and DCCCII is intent in leading more exciting activities for the city.
"In our 75th founding anniversary, we will be having the Davao International Film Festival in June and countries like France, Italy and Czechoslovakia and three more countries have signified their interest in participating in the event," Monteverde said.

In line with the film festival, on the first quarter of 2012, Cinematech will be launched for free and Monteverde said it will help boost the tourism industry of the city as it will be featuring the sights and sounds of the city.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/12/29/davao-chamber-commerce-sees-more-investors-2012-198020

Davao chamber of commerce sees more investors in 2012

By Carmelle Marie Harrow
Thursday, December 29, 2011

THE Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Inc. (DCCCII) is optimistic that more investors will be coming in to the metropolis because of its infrastructure development in the coming year.
DCCCII president Dr. Ma. Lourdes Monteverde said with a bigger allocation for infrastructure projects, other investors will see this as a positive step to invest in Davao.
This, after getting the Tourism Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority has allocated P157 million to further develop the tourism industry in Mindanao.
"We will be more focus on investments and incentives and we would like to look closely into the zoning ordinance of Davao," Monteverde said.
She added the zoning ordinance is essential to the tourism industry, as well as the development of infrastructures in the city.

Next year will be the 75th founding anniversary of Davao and DCCCII is intent in leading more exciting activities for the city.
"In our 75th founding anniversary, we will be having the Davao International Film Festival in June and countries like France, Italy and Czechoslovakia and three more countries have signified their interest in participating in the event," Monteverde said.

In line with the film festival, on the first quarter of 2012, Cinematech will be launched for free and Monteverde said it will help boost the tourism industry of the city as it will be featuring the sights and sounds of the city.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/12/29/davao-chamber-commerce-sees-more-investors-2012-198020

Is it just me or has city administration in the city turned bad? street vendors have occupied a number of pedestrian overpass, street litter have increased, people's park have become dirty.. I guess it has something to do with wendel avisado's exit..tsk3x...

cno current city administrator now?

Is it just me or has city administration in the city turned bad? street vendors have occupied a number of pedestrian overpass, street litter have increased, people's park have become dirty.. I guess it has something to do with wendel avisado's exit..tsk3x...

Maybe because of the season, xempre pasko fiesta. daming mga tiangge, street events etc etc. :)

yup karong january demolish na sad sa mga taga city engineers ..pinagbigyan lang yan ngayong christmas season.....si atty zulieka Lopez. ang OIC administrator.

Happy New Year sa Tanan!
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Sa lahat ng tga Davao Happy New Year...
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Happy New Year! Greetings from SSC CDO "TSADABOYS".

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Share lang ha. Happy New Year to all Dabawenos from Belfast, UK.

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! :banana:


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HAPPY NEW YEAR DAVAO !!!

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grabe ang disparity ng collection within regions mismo like sa Central Visayas and Davao Region whereby nasa Cebu and Davao Sur (most likely the bulk is Davao City) ang 80-90% ng collection ng region

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HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL FROM ASIA'S LATIN CITY
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;87134567']grabe ang disparity ng collection within regions mismo like sa Central Visayas and Davao Region whereby nasa Cebu and Davao Sur (most likely the bulk is Davao City) ang 80-90% ng collection ng region
ranking is irrelevant. read over last year sometime, report on about reconfigured rvenue collection districts. cebu cluster covers a wider scope of collection. that included davao based mutinational corporations/companies obliged to remit revenues to cebu. davao is left with scraps. left out in everything. grand design

happy new year davao

missed to watch the fireworks last nite. still nursing a headache. woke up with a massive head ache. in someonelses bed. j/khahaha.

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from the land down under

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HI THREAD! It's been forever! How's it been goys!? :D

hope you all ejoyed the final hours of 2011

^^ I did. Not really. Wala gihapon pabuto =="

Congratulations to the University of Southeastern Philippines, garnered the highest percentage/score among the universities outside Luzon..:)

Source: Asian University Ranking 2011
rankings (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2011)

Congratulations to the University of Southeastern Philippines, garnered the highest percentage/score among the universities outside Luzon..:)

Source: Asian University Ranking 2011
rankings (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2011)

I'm thinking maybe the reason why AdDU is not there is because it's lumped, together with all other Ateneos, under AdMU.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! :cheers: