me too..... seen those alien like creatures wa ko kabalo kung unsa to.... sus hangtud buntag ga kurog ko kay pati medyas na ko basa hahaha

my 2nd climb was the best walay guide :okay:

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heavenly!!

The cheapest tourist attraction in Davao…

Posted by hoop on April 23rd, 2006 at Davao, Travel Tips

No money to spend on food or an entrance ticket but in drastic need of entertainment? Don’t fret, all you have to do is take a jeep to Matina Hills then walk upwards till you see this place.
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For Php 7.50 and a fifteen minute death march, you get to see a breathtaking view of the city.
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I would have pitched also that you could knock yourself out breathing in the fresh air, but fresh air is common already in Davao *snicker*
bro dinabaw maayong hapon, any idea what does 15 minutes death march mean? thanks

me too seen those alien like creatures .. wa ko kabalo kung unsa to sus hangtud buntag ga kurog ko kay pati medyas na ko basa hahaha

my 2nd climb was the best walay guide :okay:

Same here. My first was a blooper. I was so cold all over. We came like real stupid climbers. I brought the wrong things. Second was almost perfect and everything fell into place.

bro dinabaw maayong hapon, any idea what does 15 minutes death march mean? thanks

hahaha... kasi galing ka kanto ng sabungan(matina galleria) you start walking to that shed kasi P7.50 lang pamashe mo :lol: ithink its more than 15 minutes:)

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go to hop in to my jeepy now, bye!

2 Huge Davao Norte Projects Bared

TAGUM CITY — Former Davao del Norte governor Rodolfo del Rosario, who is President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s adviser on New Government Centers, has said there are two big-ticket infrastructure projects in Davao del Norte that have been funded for their implementation.

Del Rosario said last week that the two “mega-projects” are the Talaingod-Bukidnon road, which was allocated 1.2 billion pesos and the Saug River Development Project, which was given an appropriation of 700 million pesos.

The Talaingod-Bukidnon road involves the concreting of the existing dirt road network and the opening of new roads that will connect the town of San Fernando, Bukidnon, and Talaingod, Davao del Norte.

Del Rosario said the initial phase of the project, which is the concreting of the road from the circumferential road to the town center in Santo Niño, will be implemented this year.

Del Rosario said that during his tenure as the provincial governor he worked for the conversion of the road to Talaingod from a provincial road to a national road, which is why the national government is funding the upgrading of the existing road network.

The Saug River Development Project, del Rosario said, entails putting up a catchment dam in the Saug river that would solve the perennial flooding in the area. The water in the dam would then be used to irrigate 8,000 hectares of farmlands and the water could also be used for hydro-electric power and also a source of drinking water.

Del Rosario the two projects are part of the “supra-region development blueprint” for the Mindanao mega-region cluster designed to spur economic opportunities in the region. (RG Alama/Philippine Information Agency)
indeed could spur economic opportunities. so davao del norte and bukidon are now closely linked. mega project to thank for. theres also another billion pesos coastal road project ongoing linking davao oriental and surigao. any update anyone

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serene beauty of the paradise in the east:banana:

the ultimate nature park....... Eden Nature Park


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?wishing well (full of hibiscus). wonder whats that cute lady doing, maybe wishing for something, uhmm ok, thats it

wrong:D

at the end of the road is apo view hotel.
that means it is legaspi street
lizada st.

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i dunno if Lizada ha but i know Legazpi st. changed name

rizal st.
unsa gani ni? basta likud ani ang de bonte koe european carederia :lol:

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spanish resto. on its left is a french resto

I want to see kabaw-drawn carriages in the city "it will add color to our noveau urbanité" and our go for green environment goal.... :lol:

four wheel, two or sled?

You beat to this line Waway "di pa naman mukhang may urbanidad ang cara bwahahaha". Ang mga hamuks na di talaga pang show ha ha. Mukhang walang paligo!!

nyahaha mao diay cge ko basa basa sa mga post gabii mura naa koy na miss.:lol:

d man gud ko tigsulod ug lain thread :nuts:

kalain siguro noh instead mga jeep mga kotse ug mga luxury cars kay puro karabaw with karitun. unya paandaron pa gyud ang new trafic lights :lol:
nope. traffic accidents will be minmised. commuters delivered door to door. hows that:banana:

Limpioha sa Ciudad uy! Murag puede tilapan!

hahaha. by the looks of it, should taste good:D

Davao Extreme Sports ....

Mt. Apo
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night kayaking
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watch this white water rafting
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3zlTzovAFs
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water tubing
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looks like theres more thrill in water tubing. great attraction dinabaw

I think most of the Davaoeños are misinformed. The real reason why San Miguel was forced to develop Sta. Cruz instead of Dumoy was not political or graft and corruption. It was environmental. Alam ng lahat na napakatakaw ng tubig ang isang beer brewery. The plant would have drained Davao's precious supply of water. And this information came from one of the Councilors that I've talked to 2 years ago.
thanks for the info

awesome twins. :cheers:
awesome indeed:)

agi lang ko mga kakosa....

downtown big bros...
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nindot ang angle nice shot bro

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heavenly!!
earth in the heavens!:yes:

i dunno if Lizada ha but i know Legazpi st. changed name
so it has changed name na diay. sorry obsolete na akong map:ohno: kinahanglan maghimo na diay kog bag o:D

so cute..... :cheers: mao ni imong baby Ma'am Tere? naa-diay mo dugo spanish? :)

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kani kang kinsa ma ning mga baby :lol: :lol: :lol:

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wow mam tere congrat. :banana: lets celebrate. kaun ta ug saging :banana:

nisilip ko ganina sa market basket. mao ni ang sulod :lol:

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another midget bldg. :lol:

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bago ba 2?

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i dunno if Lizada ha but i know Legazpi st. changed name

legaspi is now pelayo st.

go-green-environment davao!
quimpo blvd.

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bago ba 2?

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voila.. es existiert doch !!! the sabadiha airways :lol: :okay:

go-green-environment davao!
quimpo blvd.

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i saw (and heard) diggong here singing "sana'y wala ng wakas" :lol: i like this place so much..... during our time diri man ang SSDU nga site (sikit sikit dili uyab) :lol: :lol:

voila.. es existiert doch !!! the sabadiha airways :lol: :okay:

dati nka work ko sa dia. murag wala pa man ni nga airline co. murg bouraq (tama ba spelling) man naga operate dvo-manado

torres st. -royale bread house.
limpyoha gyud sa davao oi! see that tubig sa dalan? pwede na inumon ba. :lol:

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voila.. es existiert doch !!! the sabadiha airways :lol: :okay:

^^ pangatlong airline na yata na nagservice ng dvo-mdc. first bouraq then merpati. now the sabadiha airways. btw, daghan indonesians diri sa dabaw na fluent magbinisaya.

torres st. -royale bread house.
limpyoha gyud sa davao oi! see that tubig sa dalan? pwede na inumon ba. :lol:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/torres-royalbreadhouse.jpg

para sa mga gilapok ang tiil, itungob sa sa tubig aron ma limpio.. hahahaha :lol: go green davao!!!!

^^ natural spring. diha gikuha ang tubig sa nature spring bottled water.

^^ pangatlong airline na yata na nagservice ng dvo-mdc. first bouraq then merpati. now the sabadiha airways. btw, daghan indonesians diri sa dabaw na fluent magbinisaya.

tnx kulas! so wala na ang bouraq ug merpati?

tnx kulas! so wala na ang bouraq ug merpati?

murag wala na. kay dili man kaayo daghan ang nagatravel between davao & manado. i guess one airline servicing manado is enough.

hahaha... kasi galing ka kanto ng sabungan(matina galleria) you start walking to that shed kasi P7.50 lang pamashe mo :lol: ithink its more than 15 minutes:)

waaaahh i miss hiking to shrine hills!!! i lost some excess pounds in just a couple of weeks just by hiking that road at least 4x a week.:) my brother even met Pacman (Pacquiao) once along that road some years ago doing his killer run!

the view along the way is also breathtaking!:)

^^ natural spring. diha gikuha ang tubig sa nature spring bottled water.

kaya pala masarap :lol:

^^ its amoeba-free. buot pasabot, naay libre amoeba. :lol:

gimingaw nako sa umang. sensya na repost nako ha.

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go green!!!

prayer mountain

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from mydavaocity.com

http://hypedavao.multiply.com/

http://www.mydavaocity.com/eco-tourism-spots-in-davao-beaches-mountains-wildlife-and-adventure/

http://www.mydavaocity.com/davaos-butterfly-house-and-farm/

Davao’s Butterfly House and Farm
December 1st, 2006

If you want to commune with nature, but not too keen on looking at the exotic animals of the Crocodile Park, visit its neighbor, the Butterfly House.

The Butterfly House is a large greenhouse, in which plants are not the main attraction. This greenhouse is home to hundreds of colorful butterflies of different species. Visitors, especially children, will surely have fun walking through the spacious grounds.

A feature of the Butterfly House is the Butterfly Farm where butterflies are bred and grown. These butterflies may be bought as pets or to liven up special occassions such weddings and debuts.

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Another thing to try out while in the area is the delicious Dragon Fruit Shake at the Riverfront Park Restaurant. The Butterfly House and Farm is part of the Davao RiverFront Corporate City along Diversion Road in Ma-a, Davao City.

www.mydavaocity.com

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Sa Likas nyang Kayamanan
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^^ yummy! murag lami nang dragonfruit shake ah! Ok ba diha sa riverfront nga kan-anan? La pa ko kaanha.

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berde jud :lol:.....Dave naa kay church photo diha sa prayer mountain?

berde jud :lol:.....Dave naa kay photo church photo diha sa prayer mountain?

hala wala ko kapansin kung naa bay church didto. murag wala man... mga balay, restaurant, gazebos og park lang man ako nakita.

acq's house
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guesthouse
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restaurant
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isa sa mga CRs
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pineapple plantation (before reaching prayer mountain)
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Most probably naay pagka ing ani ang Microtel Inn & suites diha siguro.. Kadagway sa ilang hotel sa baguio..:)

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Whoosh...

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naay rap version ani? :lol:

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Sa Likas nyang Kayamanan
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Mga Bundok, Dagat, Lupain
Laging Sagana Sa Pagkain
At Ang Naggagandang tanawin
Kanlungan ng aliw

Mutya Lungsod ng Dabaw
Sa Iyong Paglalakbay
Sa Mithing kaunlaran
Ikaw ay paglilingkuran

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Most probably naay pagka ing ani ang Microtel Inn & suites diha siguro.. Kadagway sa ilang hotel sa baguio..:)


kaparehas sa among balay. yellow lang samin. heto:
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:lol:

isa sa mga CRs
http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/tamayongcholesterolparty/dave011.jpg

murag PNP headquarters mani unya cr lang :lol:

naay rap version ani? :lol:

rap man jud na. naa bay laing version? :lol:

kaparehas sa among balay. yellow lang samin. heto:
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:lol:

ganda naman ng bahay mo..sinong developer nyan?:)

murag PNP headquarters mani unya cr lang :lol:

meeting place pud na. kada hapon diha nagaabot ang guard og hardenera.

ganda naman ng bahay mo..sinong developer nyan?:)

acq builders :lol:

ganda naman ng bahay mo..sinong developer nyan?:)

itago natin sa initials na ACQ

Oh, okay(kahit walang ideya kung ano yun:lol:..)

OT: btw, ma access ninyo ang chikka?

im not chikka user pero akong gipindot, maaccess man.

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galing talaga ni quiboloy may road marks pa next time niyan meron ng sensorized traffic lights mauuna pa mag function kay sa Davao :lol:

btw @FranxisXavier di na pala kami gagawa ng DICC kasi sa estimate namin di ma kaya for Dec. kaya dito nalang kami sa bahay ni Kulas :D

ah...so the acq that you're talking about is the ACQ-KBN? courtesy of kiboloy?

@dinabaw, dapat madayon ang DICC..:D

^^ unta ang DICC durian-inspired. :)

^^ unta ang DICC durian-inspired. :)

murag esplanade sa singapore.

http://www.geocities.com/azurelite/images/esplanade-bumboat.jpg

http://www.tws.com.sg/singapore/sin_assets/desktops/800/esplanade-1-800.jpg

yes, kulas... pero lahi-on dapat ang design. I was in S'pore in 2004 and I had the opportunity to marvel at the esplanade theaters. mUrag duha ka durian nagtupad. Pero dili man kaayo durian ang dating sa esplanade, mura siyag microphone nga karaan, cguro kay modern ra kaayo. kana jud untang naay tunok sa durian and DICC. Unya gold or bronze ang color. :)

yes, kulas... pero lahi-on dapat ang design. I was in S'pore in 2004 and I had the opportunity to marvel at the esplanade theaters. mUrag duha ka durian nagtupad. Pero dili man kaayo durian ang dating sa esplanade, mura siyag microphone nga karaan, cguro kay modern ra kaayo. kana jud untang naay tunok sa durian and DICC. Unya gold or bronze ang color. :)

favor pud ko sa durian design pero dapat mas tag-as og tunok kay native man. ang mga tunok sa esplanade mubo kay chanee man nga durian nila didto.

or another malay-inspired bldg like damosa:

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k251/sscdavao/etc/float085.jpg

agi lang ko mga kakosa....

downtown big bros...
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i like this picture sir junax..naay large size ani :cheers:

another midget bldg. :lol:

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aha ma ni dapit... maayo baya iyang design :okay:

four wheel, two or sled?

two wheeled carriage will do just like this one in an old davao picture.... :)

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^^ this is truly a great find raj. wow, kariton with mga sagbot atbang sa simbahan. have an idea what year this was taken?

^^ 1901 .... galing no, sa meet natin sa davao pagusapan natin how to carry out an inventory of all old davao pics.... im sure marami pang nakatago.. :cheers:

From Philippine Star today!

DAR transfer to Davao City underway

The Philippine Star 01/26/2007

DAVAO CITY — Preparations have begun for the transfer beginning next week of the operations of the central office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in this southern city.

"The transfer is in line with the thrust of the government to bring pertinent services closer to the people in the field," said Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangamdaman, who arrived here yesterday for the three-day national assessment conference of the DAR regional heads.

Pangamdaman said about 200 to 300 employees from the DAR national headquarters in Quezon City shall form part of the skeletal force of the new office here along MacArthur Highway. — Edith Regalado

this is good news, any idea where exactly along Mcarthur hi-way? are there new buildings built or to be occupied. :cheers:

From Philippine Star today!

DAR transfer to Davao City underway

The Philippine Star 01/26/2007

DAVAO CITY — Preparations have begun for the transfer beginning next week of the operations of the central office of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in this southern city.

"The transfer is in line with the thrust of the government to bring pertinent services closer to the people in the field," said Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangamdaman, who arrived here yesterday for the three-day national assessment conference of the DAR regional heads.

Pangamdaman said about 200 to 300 employees from the DAR national headquarters in Quezon City shall form part of the skeletal force of the new office here along MacArthur Highway. — Edith Regalado

No idea really. I thought they were looking at the old SPDA headquarters somewhere in Mintal. I also thought it was Department of Agriculture that was going to Davao. But DAR is ok also. More employment opportunities for Dabawenyos, I hope.

No idea really. I thought they were looking at the old SPDA headquarters somewhere in Mintal. I also thought it was Department of Agriculture that was going to Davao. But DAR is ok also. More employment opportunities for Dabawenyos, I hope.

not only that... people from the other provinces (include manila in this category) will be forced to travel to Davao for the processing of their papers, etc.... how I wish, neda, depEd, NIA (national irrigation agency), landbank of the philippines, dpwh, ATO, etc... will also transfer their head offices in Davao.... that idle land near the bolton reclamation area can be converted into a government center, imo :cheers:

and by the way, how come we don't have a CARDINAL in Davao.... ATTENTION VATICAN..... i promote na among archbishop to a full-pledge cardinal.... Herr Ratzinger schaut auf DavaoStadt an!!!! :bash:

The Davao Eagle :cheers:

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i dunno if Lizada ha but i know Legazpi st. changed name

Di ba Lizada is in the Chinatown area?

looks like theres more thrill in water tubing. great attraction dinabaw

I've done the water tubing and kayaking but wild water adventure. I must try it when I get home...puhon!!

^^ haha natawa lang ako parang tinawag ka ni Rajah tapos here you are :D

yup Lizada is in chinatown , kulas confirmed Legaspi is now Pelayo st.

go-green-environment davao!
quimpo blvd.

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Well-manicured city streets and curbs. Very north american. Hope we can have more of these.

torres st. -royale bread house.
limpyoha gyud sa davao oi! see that tubig sa dalan? pwede na inumon ba. :lol:

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Bitaw, lami kaayo inum,on ug di gyud ka mag****git :lol:

Hala, nawala na ang AME Travels diha?

^^ pangatlong airline na yata na nagservice ng dvo-mdc. first bouraq then merpati. now the sabadiha airways. btw, daghan indonesians diri sa dabaw na fluent magbinisaya.

Yes to that in fact my sister's sis-in-law's hubby is an indonesian national who works at the Indonesian consulate in Ecoland. Very amiable person. Very generous and spiritual.

speaking of Eagle ......

Davao Green EAGLES

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The EAGLES have landed in Davao City and they're green. Nope, the Davao Green Eagles is not some sort of sports team. EAGLES stands for Energy Alternatives for Green Living & Economic Sustainability. The Green EAGLES is a group committed to promoting and developing alternative energy souces to sustain a healthy environment in the city and to jumpstart economic sustainability. To know more about the Green EAGLES, visit their website maintained by Davao City Councilor Peter T. Laviña.
{This blog has been moved to MyDavaoCity.com}

go green!!!

prayer mountain

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Need I say this place is heaven on earth?

@Dave: murag na convert na ka ni Pastor Kibs ah... pero oks lang kung sige ka post ug pics pareha ani he he.

rap man jud na. naa bay laing version? :lol:

:lol: :lol:

gwatsinanggo!!

go green!!!

prayer mountain

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:applause: :applause: superb, super clean... parang ndi sa pinas.. :)

[My Davao City]

Eco-Tourism Spots in Davao: Beaches, Mountains, Wildlife and Adventure


Nowadays, traveling does not only mean rest and relaxation. Quite a number of people actually travel with a purpose. There are a few who travel to get that perfect spa treatment; some go on literal food trips. Then there are those who crave to get in touch and explore nature. Many local and foreign tourists have suffered the long way to Sagada and the hassle of flying to Palawan for that elusive chance to experience Mother Nature’s wonders. Thus, the birth of what is called as eco-tourism.


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Davao is definitely not one to be left out of the eco-tourism market. One of more apt taglines of Davao City is “from Islands to Highlands,” which is a succinct way to describe the marvelous qualities of the Davao environment. Davao City, being the expansive city that it is, is amazingly close to both the mountainside and the shores. Thus, it is possible to experience the cool mountain breeze in a day and experience the warm glow of the sun on the beach the next day. What’s even more amazing is the fact that all of it is within near proximity to the comforts of a city.

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Eden Nature Park located at Toril, a 45-minute drive from the city’s center is one of the most frequented eco-tourism sites in the Davao. This nature park offers a magnificent view of the city and a great opportunity to be up close with local flora and fauna. The park also offers various amenities from which you can choose your accommodations for an overnight stay. They have clean and safe camping grounds, dorm-type rooms, cottages and suites.

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One of the most popular species in Davao is the Philippine Eagle, also called the Monkey-Eating Eagle or the Haribon (short for Haring Ibon). It is not the national bird for nothing. It boasts of the widest wing span of any bird species. Thus, it is only natural to devote an entire park to its conservation: the Philippine Eagle Park located in Calinan, some 20 kilometers away from the city. Although devoted to the conservation and breeding of the Philippine Eagle, the park also boasts of a wide array of wild endemic animals such as a crocodile, other birds (owls, other eagle species, etc) and some mammals.

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The Davao experience would not be complete without a trip to the beach. Or for some, to the depths of the sea. Quite a number of people have begun to discover the great diving sites in between Davao City and Samal Island and those located in the Davao Gulf. And of course, there are countless of beach resorts in the area such as the widely popular Paradise Beach Resort, the upscale Pearl Farm Beach Resort and Chema’s.

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And for the more adventurous, the Davao River is now a certified kayaking site through the Davao Wild Water Adventure experience. Kilometers of river spotted with varying degrees of rough terrain that is sure to excite any thrill seeker.

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And of course, Davao will not be Davao without the majestic Mount Apo, the highest peak in the Philippines. The mountain is one of the more challenging climb sites for any mountain climber. However, the climb is not just hard work. Along the way, climbers are treated with sights of flora and fauna such as the elusive waling-waling and other local orchid varieties and various species of birds and mammals. And of course, the greatest prize for any climber is the exhilarating view that one gets upon reaching the apex on the mountain.

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Other local ecotourism sites which deserve a visit or two are the spelunking sites in Samal and the Marilog District, the tubing site in nearby Sta. Cruz, the Crocodile Park in Ma-a, the bat caves in Samal Island and the various mountain resorts in the Marilog District.

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^^ haha natawa lang ako parang tinawag ka ni Rajah tapos here you are :D

yup Lizada is in chinatown , kulas confirmed Legaspi is now Pelayo st.


Mao, nakurat pud ko kay murag nitubag ko sa tawag ni Raj he he.


Pelayo na gyud and ngalan sa Legaspi? Nah! wala na ang ngalan ni ate Celeste ana. :lol:

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One of the most popular species in Davao is the Philippine Eagle, also called the Monkey-Eating Eagle or the Haribon (short for Haring Ibon). It is not the national bird for nothing. It boasts of the widest wing span of any bird species. Thus, it is only natural to devote an entire park to its conservation: the Philippine Eagle Park located in Calinan, some 20 kilometers away from the city. Although devoted to the conservation and breeding of the Philippine Eagle, the park also boasts of a wide array of wild endemic animals such as a crocodile, other birds (owls, other eagle species, etc) and some mammals.

I just realized now that Haribon is short for Haring Ibon-ignorant me! By the way, Calinan District is 20 kilometers from the downtown area of Davao City and not 20 kilometers from Davao City. Let's help correct the erratums about our beloved city. :lol: :lol:

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In Davao, Philippines, Councilor Leo Avila III, an HDIan is leading efforts to save Davao Gulf as Chairperson of the Davao Gulf Management Council, President of the Save Davao Gulf Foundation, Inc. and Head of the Task Force Pawikan Davao. Leo Avila III has become a name in the maritime conservation efforts aside from being a leading City Councilor. He has collaborated with John Ryan Largo, HDI Founder and a United Nations Consultant since 1982 advocating sustainable human development which has greatly influenced his perception of human development issues which he carried when he entered politics.

In late 90s, Largo, as Board Secretary and member of the Board of Directors of the Save Davao Gulf Foundation, Inc., and founding member of the Davao Gulf Management Council invited Avila to join SDGFI's Board of Directors. Likewise as the Chief of Staff of the Group Squadron 1 Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary Southeastern Mindanao (PCGASEM) recruited Leo to become an officer. When the Founder left his post at SDGFI and at the Philippine Coast Guard Auxiliary to concentrate on international activities, he positioned Avila to take a lead role in both organizations. It is worthwhile to note that the Davao Gulf Management Council, established in the late 90's that continues to benefit people today is the very idea of the HDI Founder whom he worked painstakingly to establish with Margie Moran Floirendo, the SDGI President that time and the Commanding Officer of the Group Squadron 1 PCGASEM in which Largo was a Secretary and member of the Board of Directors and the Chief of Staff respectively.

Today Avila III is spearheading the work towards sustainable management at Davao Gulf, Philippines, aimed at enhancing people's lives without jeopardizing the ability of the gulf to sustain marine life.

TASK FORCE PAWIKAN DAVAO (TFPD)

Since its creation in 2003, TFPD has been actively and effectively functioning, implementing its programs to conserve and protect marine turtles within the territorial jurisdiction of Davao City . It is engaged in recovery and tagging, as well as the rescue of illegally captured and detained marine turtles. For the year 2005 alone, fifteen (15) marine turtles has been tagged and more than twenty (20) were released back into their habitat.

The hatchery program and the releasing of hatchlings into their habitat is a vital component of the program. The hatchery facility has a very high percentage of incubation and hatching marine turtle eggs. Thus far, there have been high results. Last June 30, 2005 a local fisherman, Peter Tabanao, turned-over to the TFPD 169 Hawksbill eggs which were laid in Talicud Island of Samal. Based on the fisherman's account, the eggs were recovered from local residents in the island who were about to cook and eat the eggs but decided to handover the eggs after being warned of the possible consequences.

The eggs were transferred to the Pawikan Sanctuary Hatchery in Punta Dumalag for incubation. By August 29, 60 days after, hatchlings started to emerge from the artificial nesting chamber. Out of the 169 eggs, 155 hatchlings emerged and released two (2) hours later.

Rehabilitation efforts also continue, attending to wounded, weak and ailing marine turtles which are found unfit for release and in need of medical treatment. Right now, efforts are being done to construct a concrete temporary shelter and design for a permanent Repository Facility in the Pawikan Sanctuary at Punta Dumalag.

The program has gained popularity and the support of many people, thereby prompting the interest of schools and organizations that extend support by way of conducting Coastal clean-up and Mangrove planting activities in the Pawikan sanctuary area.

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Mt.Apo/Mt.Talomo ,Davao City.
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Aliwagwag Falls, Davao Oriental
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Forest at Baracatan ,Toril District ,Davao City.
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Davao River, Davao City.
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Dapat na pangalan sa village kay MountainHeaven. Di ba mas apt?

wow! Riverfront corporate city... na imagine na nako ang mga hi-rise diri dapita, say 5 years from now...
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wala gyud nay laing paingnan diha dapita Junax. How nice kay guapo and topography diha.

Mindanao listed as most productive area in RP, bank executive says
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (26 January) -- One Network Bank (ONB) President Alex Buenaventura bared that since Mindanao is the most productive area in the country ONB has anchored its lending services to agri producers of Mindanao.

He said the real winners in agriculture are banana, pineapple, rubber and palm oil.

"It has made good showings in the world market and the prices are really good," he said.

However he said that rubber needs further studies because it might be affected by "pole vaulting". Right now it has no direct link yet with the buyer unlike banana and pineapple.

He said in the case of banana, it is covered by a longer term contract buyer and it passes through a process from the producers to the buyer.

Buenaventura meanwhile said that agri credit is agri-productivity base and has to be tied up with a long-term production agreement.

To ensure success, the bank has employed a credit technician. It is very critical to ensure productivity, he said.

The ONB's credit facility schedule for agricultural products is set as follows: P25,000 per hectare for rice, P18,000 for cassava, P160,000 per hectare for pineapple, and P430,000 per hectare for bananas.

The entry of ONBs giving credit to farmers also did well and right now the bank is finalizing agreement to finance some 600 hectares of cassava and 300 hectares for pineapple.

Their current exposure to banana in Davao del Norte covers 1,000 hectares with loan exposure of P430 million and an expansion of P250 million set for this year. (PIA XI) [top]

those pics show the extremes of davao, ika nga "from the islands to the highlands".

kaparehas sa among balay. yellow lang samin. heto:
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:lol:

kulas mao ba daw na imng balay nga blue man to.

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proof: :lol:

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itago natin sa initials na ACQ

ACQ =akosi culas qusgan
confidential na bai :lol:

aha ma ni dapit... maayo baya iyang design :okay:

artiaga st. (opps basi mamali na pud ko prehos sa lizadast):lol:

ACQ =akosi culas qusgan
confidential na bai :lol:

idugang ang don or senyor. :lol:

Covenant Mountain & Prayer Center - Gardens

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looks like theres more thrill in water tubing. great attraction dinabaw
looks great!are these places w/in davao lang?

earth in the heavens!:yes:
indeed!

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gimingaw ko sa Apo. We pitched our tent beside that wall-like boulder there. :)
had anyone climbed that wall?

nice pics of the acq structures. Kinsa member sa congregation diha? murag insider kaau na nga pics. Tnx tnx. Heavenly pics, indeed.

looks great!are these places w/in davao lang?


indeed!


had anyone climbed that wall?

^^ yes, cheers. Sa Davao River yang whitewater rafting and tubing, that's still within davao city.

kulas mao ba daw na imng balay nga blue man to.

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proof: :lol:

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ACQ =akosi culas qusgan
confidential na bai :lol:

ssshhh... ayaw saba ha. gamay lang ang nakabalo ana.

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Nick, pwede ba to itransport sa Parks and blah blah thread ang pics?

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Beautiful. I'd love to settle here.

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Superb, picturesque view of a marvelous place in Davao!

Beautiful. I'd love to settle here.

Your US dollar will go a long long way in Davao Lili. Davao is perfect for retirement though you are a bit too far as yet from retiring.

@ sirs paul & davaoeagle: thank you po! :)
@sir raj: ako jud ni. liwat sa papi. murag ba espanyol ako baby? :)
@sir dinabaw: hehehe. thanks din po. boy po kaya - boom boom boom :lol:

nice pics of the acq structures. Kinsa member sa congregation diha? murag insider kaau na nga pics. Tnx tnx. Heavenly pics, indeed.


Si Dave!!:lol: Ug murag bag-o lang na recruit is Nick! (joke)

@ sirs paul & davaoeagle: thank you po! :)
@sir raj: ako jud ni. liwat sa papi. murag ba espanyol ako baby? :)
@sir dinabaw: hehehe. thanks din po. boy po kaya - boom boom boom :lol:


cute kaayo smile sa baby ninyo ni Tom, Tere.

welcome back tere!

Si Dave!!:lol: Ug murag bag-o lang na recruit is Nick! (joke)

baligyaan ka namo ha og puto & tocino ha. daghan ni ingon na lami daw kaayo. ihatod namo sa inyo balay kay naa pud mi ishare sa imo.

^^ ^^ good evening pastor dave, when is your next sermon :lol: :lol:

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nindot kaau ang landscape nila. unta ihire pud ni mayor ang naglandscape dra para pagwapohon ang siudad.

welcome back tere!
baligyaan ka namo ha og puto & tocino ha. daghan ni ingon na lami daw kaayo. ihatod namo sa inyo balay kay naa pud mi ishare sa imo.

thanks po. kana ilang pagbaligya ug klase2x na pagkaon has gone a long way... grabe pila kaya gasto ana tanan?

@ sirs paul & davaoeagle: thank you po! :)
@sir raj: ako jud ni. liwat sa papi. murag ba espanyol ako baby? :)
@sir dinabaw: hehehe. thanks din po. boy po kaya - boom boom boom :lol:

so cute talaga ng baby mo... pwede ng mag-artista :lol:

hmmm bist Du mit einem deutschen Mann verheiratet? "Papi" klingt Deutsch. :lol:

welcome back tere!



baligyaan ka namo ha og puto & tocino ha. daghan ni ingon na lami daw kaayo. ihatod namo sa inyo balay kay naa pud mi ishare sa imo.


:lol: :lol:

Sige basta tag piso lang ang kada isa ka puto ha? Lami bitaw oi kay nipalit gyud ko kay naluoy ko sa mga naglako. Ubiquitous baya na silang nagalako sa Davao. :lol:

so cute talaga ng baby mo... pwede ng mag-artista :lol:

hmmm bist Du mit einem deutschen Mann verheiratet? "Papi" klingt Deutsch. :lol:

??? :)

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The face of a dancer of the Maharlika Dance Troupe is highlighted by a spotlight as the group performed the "Damgo ni Dulaay (Dulaay's Dream)" during the recent "Kaimunan," a gathering that features the dances and bamboo cuisine of the Ata-Manobo of Talaingod. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera

Saturday, January 27, 2007
From cutflowers to tourism
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

LEADING a community means finding out ways and learning from others for this innovative Davao-based community leader and businessman.

Davao Tourism Association (Data) president Angel Puentespina, a certified agricultural engineer from the Ateneo de Davao University, believes that service to humanity is the best work in life and that venturing into any business requires some degree of boldness.

"When you lead a company, you must be ready for the challenges and you must know how to accept the failures, the most difficult part in engaging into business is making the first step and I think the first bold step is the bravest step a person could do," Puentespina said.

He added that it's a nice feeling when you start from nothing and you see the improvement after you went through the whole process of putting up a business--from research, development, and production.

Puentespina, 45, who hails from Davao City, describes himself as an industrious and patient man who can get along with anybody -- a requirement for a thriving business, he said.

He also believes business success can be achieved through a thorough understanding of one's undertaking.

"I believe in survey, analysis, planning, and when you are there, engage yourself into the business and know also how to evaluate yourself," Puentespina said.

Puentespina said that being a businessman, one should be ready for the challenges it will cause. He said challenges indeed could make a businessman stronger and more innovative.

"Economic crisis is beyond our control. In our case, one of the challenges we have encountered are natural calamities, which affected our infrastructures," Puentespina said referring to the cutflower project of the Puentespina Garden.

He added that using mechanical means is one of the ways they performed in order to survive.

Becoming the president of this high-profile tourism organization, he said, he intends to learn from those who led the group before him.

"I need to survey because when you're a leader, it doesn't mean that you already know everything, you must find out the ways and learn from others," Puentespina said, adding that by gathering some small things, you can be able to make big things out of it.

Aside from Data, Puentespina is also active in the Philippine Society of Agricultural Engineers and the Davao Jaycees Incorporated.

In fact, he is also the incoming president of the Davao Jaycees Senate and intends to lead this civic organization and make this really relevant to the needs of the whole Jaycee community.

When queried on how he sees himself three to five years from now, Puentespina said he is comfortable with the thought that he has positioned his business interests and his company such that it will carry on the tradition of excellence they have worked hard to achieve.

I find this story amusing...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/01/27/life/triple.treat.html

??? :)

spanish gyud diay ka kay di man ka kasabot ug German.... :lol:

that baby is really cute, asa ta kapalit ana :lol:

ha ha, pangkalabit diha ug european jude. dali ra na.

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ONB PLAN: 25 more branches in 5 years
By Carmelito Q. Francisco Published : 2007-01-26

ONE Network Bank (ONB) is planning to open 25 branches in the next five years and the number as it wants to hit 90 branches by then\ Alex Buenaventura, bank president, said the bank is opening up five branches a year with the first branch to be opened in March in front of its main office in Sasa.

This branch will be its 65th. He said the bank capital will hit P2.7 billion in five years, but the bank will continue to be rural bank with commercial bank powers. A commercial bank has a capital of P2.4 billion. Its capital by end 2006 ended at P903 billion. Buenaventura said the bank even wanted to implement more branches in a year, but the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has limited the bank to five branches a year.

“We go into where agricultural companies are expanding. So there is value-adding there,” said Buenaventura, explaining the strategy of the bank in opening up more branches. Another move in opening up branches is that the bank offers commercial bank products like clearing of checks and automated teller machine accounts.

This has allowed big businesses in an area, even if it is remote, to patronize the bank. “We get the big businesses in the area,” he said He cited as an example Maragusan, a remote town in Compostela Valley. Before the setting up of branch in Maragusan, traders in the town had to go to Tagum City for their transactions, spending time and money in the process.

Now, they just have to go to the branch of the bank in the area. The bank was the first rural bank to get a clearance from the Philippine Clearing House Corp. to clear checks. Buenaventura said the bank has maintained its profitability as it continues to build more branches in Mindanao, registering 58 percent as of end 2006 to P245 million.

The upsurge in profits was realized after teachers of the Department of Education started paying their loans, said Buenaventura. The bank and the government agency signed a memorandum of agreement so that the 38,000 teachers can obtain loans from the bank on lower interests compared with the usual usurers. Bank officials said they will continue branching out to so-called growth areas in Mindanao.

“We still continue expanding in Mindanao, there are so many growth areas, because we have identified more than 25 growth areas,” he said. In setting up a branch, the bank needs P7 million and the bank can set up a branch even every month without encountering capital expenditure problems because its profits are more than the needed capital.

Buenaventura said the bank aims to saturate Mindanao with its branches by providing its clients in the island products that are normally offered by big commercial banks. The bank has already applied for foreign currency deposit unit so it can accommodate dollar accounts.

Dr. Holmes in Davao for a variety show
Published : 2007-01-26

DR. Margie Holmes, one of the country's leading clinical psychologists and foremost love and sex guru, will be in Davao this Saturday for a rare performance. Dubbed as Before I Do, this variety show features a stand-up comedy and bridal fashion show, highlighted by Dr. Holmes' interactive talk show, all set in a festive Mexican setting. Before I Do is aimed at discussing varied issues pertaining to relationship, engagement and early married life, including sensitive and controversial issues such as sex, orgasm, virginity, marital infidelity, etc. Geared towards addressing marital and gender-related problems and issues, Before I Do features this brilliant and passionate love and sex therapist. The, organized by J&L Artistic Creations Events Plus, will be at CAP Mini-Auditorium, Anda Street. Show starts at 5:30pm. For more information, you may contact the organizing company at Door 1, Quitain Bldg., Anda St., Davao City, or you may call up (082) 303-0391 and look for Jon or Lynn. Tickets are sold at P200 each (with free snacks, drinks and limited freebies.)

DAR to relocate central offices to Davao
Written by Walter I. Balane / MindaNews
Friday, 26 January 2007 14 51 48


DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/25 Jan) – The Department of Agrarian Reform will relocate its national offices from Quezon City to Davao starting next week, Agrarian Reform Secretary Nasser Pangandaman said.

Pangandaman said the move is based on a directive by President Arroyo in her State of the Nation Address, wherein she revealed her plan of developing Mindanao as a super-region focused on agri-business.

Pangandaman said it could help the department focus on Mindanao, home of around 40 percent of the total land area the DAR intends to acquire and redistribute in 2007.

DAR announced around 1.5 million hectares of land it intends to acquire and redistribute, two years before its extension of 10 years would end in 2008. Pangandaman said he is optimistic the government would extend the program for at least seven years.

The 10-year Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) was created by the enactment of RA 6657 in June 1988. When the law expired in 1998, and with the government not even halfway through the program, Congress passed RA 8532, which extended the program for another 10 years.

Pangandaman said the department is pushing for more development projects, including a convergence program with the Department of Agriculture, which aims to develop 10 million hectares of upland areas. They targetted to develop 2 million hectares in 2007.

The move, Pangandaman said, would be a big help for farmers and beneficiaries in Mindanao because it would mean DAR would have a hands on approach in the island.

He said DAR's regional office will be retained as the over-all set up of operations would be kept intact.

Pangandaman said all of DAR's national offices, including the office of the secretary, will transfer "as soon as possible". DAR's office in Elliptical Road in Quezon City will become a satellite office and will house the regional offices of Southern Tagalog.

He projected around 1,000 employees relocating to Davao but said they will first look at volunteers who would be willing to swap jobs and thus minimize relocation.

Pangandaman said they have a problem of looking for a big space for rent to accommodate their offices, but pointed out they are discounting any huge expenses in the transfer.

In the meantime, DAR will occupy a portion of the Southern Philippines Development Authority (SPDA) office, he said.

President Arroyo originally intended to transfer the Department of Agriculture to Mindanao, according to Presidential Adviser of New Government Centers Secretary Rodolfo del Rosario.

Del Rosario said, as quoted by the Philippine Information Agency, that instead of DA being relocated to Davao, which was originally planned, it will instead be the DAR.

Pangandaman said the DA would be transferred to Baguio City in Northern Luzon, which is another area pitched by the government to be an agriculture haven.


PIA reported that Mindanao, being the food basket of the country, was the original choice. Del Rosario said, however, that it does not really need the DA here due to its typhoon free condition.

^^ ^^ i was about to post this article.. na-unahan mo ko ha :lol: :lol: :lol:

Davao group hosts 1st National Bio-Fuels Caravan final leg
By Baby Gomez

Davao City (26 January) -- The Clean Cities Davao Coalition (CCDC), Inc., an advocacy arm for alternative fuels of the city government of Davao will play host to the final leg of the First National Bio-Fuels Caravan in Davao City next month.

Atty. Ricardo Mamparo, CCDCI president said the caravan which takes off in Pagudpud, Ilocos Sur on February 4, 2007 will end in Davao City with a contingent of twenty participating partners and advocates of alternative fuels.

Mamparo said the final leg of the caravan on February 13, 2007 will be capped by a motorcade in major thoroughfares of Davao City, induction of new members and a press conference to be held at the NCCC Activity Area.

Highlighting this momentous event is the participation of Ms. Earth Philippines-Fire, Ms. Catherine Untalan during the motorcade, he added.

Participating in the 10-day caravan are officers and members of Philippine Council of Clean Cities Coalition (PCCCC), Sustainable Environment Development Program (SEDP), Fuels for Life Movement, Fuel Ethanol Alliance and the Clean Cities Davao Coalition.

The 10-day caravan's itinerary includes Pagudpud, Ilocos Sur, the cities of Tarlac, Lipa, Batangas, Iloilo, Bacolod Toledo, Cebu Cagayan de Oro, province of Bukidnon and end here in Davao City.

Public fora, press conferences, meeting and motorcades have been scheduled in the different local government units identified by the organizers, Mamparo further added.

Initiated by the Council of Philippine Clean Cities Coalition (CPCCC) and in partnership with the Sustainable Energy Development Program (SEDP), Fuel Ethanol Alliance, the Fuels for Life Movement and the Clean Cities Davao Coalition (CCDC).

The caravan's theme is: "Shift to Alternative, Go Bio-fuels". (PIA) [top]

DSWD national finance gab set in Davao
by Degs Duron

Davao City (26 January) -- The social welfare department (DSWD) conducts its Financial Management Conference-Workshop from January 28 until February 3 at Marco Polo Hotel.

Director Ester Acebedo-Versoza of DSWD said the weeklong event will open Sunday with some 150 accountants, budget officers, cashiers and bookkeepers from DSWD national and 16 regional offices, and DSWD-ARMM.

Versoza said participants also include two COA auditors as well as the finance team of DSWD special projects like KALAHI and PODER. She said undersecretary for general administration and support services Luwalhati F. Pablo is keynote speaker while assistant secretaries Mateo Montaño and Florita Villar shall also grace the event.

Resource persons shall discuss new issuances, guidelines, accounting practices and policies relative to Financial Management System. The conference also aims to facilitate reconciliation of fund releases to Regional Offices vis a vis Central Office records, closing of Books of Accounts, and preparation of Year-End Financial Statements for submission to oversight agencies such as COA and DBM.

On Friday, participants are set to visit DSWD Reception and Study Center for Children and Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth to look into current construction works on additional buildings. (DSWD/PIA XI) [top]

^^ ^^ i was about to post this article.. na-unahan mo ko ha :lol: :lol: :lol:


Haha. That made me think that 1000 additional souls would be enjoying bliss in Davao living. Daghang gikan sa Manila ug laing lugar nga pagka assign sa Davao they chose to make Davao their permanent residence.

Davao City's little brother is on a roll...

2007/01/27

Landbank e-card reaches Tagum
By Mai Gevera

Davao City (27 January) -- The city government employees of Tagum will soon have their Landbank E-card following the Davao City Local Government as the first to avail of Landbank's latest product.

Tagum LGU employees will benefit the multi-purpose electronic card that are now being produced and expected to be distributed next month.

In a media briefing during the Kapihan sa Kapitolyo Thursday (January 25), Landbank Vice President Regional Head Joselito Guttierez briefed the Tagum media on Landbank's E-card.

The said card allows one to access his account anytime of the day with a maximum withdrawal of P30, 000 daily while it can also be used as a debit card for Express Payment Systems.

Besides this common purpose, the card also contains biometric information of the holder, which makes it a valid identification card for important transactions. "By merely using its ID magstripe or bar code, any member can easily access his records with the bank," he added.

Lastly, what makes the card most attractive to users is it capacity for real time crediting of salaries.

In order to lessen the worries of e-card holders in withdrawing money thru ATM, the city government of Tagum has requested for the establishment of one ATM machine within the city hall premise.

This was immediately acted upon by Landbank and will soon open for operation, in time for the activation of the employees' e-card.

Meanwhile, Tagum city mayor Rey Uy clarified that the ATM machine in the city hall is also open for all Landbank members although it is initially built to prioritize the needs of the city employees. (PIA XI)

PIA Press Release
2007/01/27

Land Bank ups support to LGUs
by RG Alama

Davao City (27 January) -- The Land Bank has upped its support to Local Government Units (LGUs), by facilitating and releasing loan requests from LGUs in the use of various development projects in the areas.

According to Land Bank Vice-President and Davao Region head Joselito Guttierrez, totals loans to LGUS in the region amounted to about P1.5 billion in 2006 compared to 2005's total of P1.3 billion.[/B]

[B]In Davao del Norte province, several municipalities have availed of loans for their major programs. Santo Tomas has availed of a P50 million loan for their public market, Kapalong got a P25 million loan to purchase heavy equipment and under negotiation is a P200 million loan for the City of Tagum for their new City Hall in Apokon.

Guttierez said that loans to the LGUs are one of the approaches in developing the countryside as these major infrastructure projects and programs would benefit the ordinary Juan de la Cruz.

During the recent Kapihan sa Kapitolyo held in Davao del Norte's provincial capitol last Thursday (Jan.25) Guttierez representing Land Bank and Provincial Governor Gelacio Gementiza signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the P60 million loan for the purchase of various 10-wheeler and 6-wheeler dump trucks for the Provincial Engineering Office.

"In behalf of the province, my heartfelt thanks to Land Bank for the loan which would be used to serve the people of Davao del Norte.� Governor Gementiza said in vernacular.

The Governor said that aside from the P60-million loan they also be endorsing to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan another loan worth P150-million which would be used for the concreting of the roads which connects the municipalities of San Isidro and Braulio E. Dujali. (PIA XI) [top]

Haha. That made me think that 1000 additional souls would be enjoying bliss in Davao living. Daghang gikan sa Manila ug laing lugar nga pagka assign sa Davao they chose to make Davao their permanent residence.

.... how i wish the other departments will soon follow DAR...., My wishlist Deps: DPWH, DepED, DSWD, NIA, ATO, NSO and last but not least DOH

good night davao cu2m

teka ... i have to comment again b4 going to sleep....

ang galing talaga ng Tagum... feeling ko Tagum ang threat sa Davao :lol:

:sleepy: gute nacht :runaway


PIA Press Release
2007/01/27

Land Bank ups support to LGUs
by RG Alama

Davao City (27 January) -- The Land Bank has upped its support to Local Government Units (LGUs), by facilitating and releasing loan requests from LGUs in the use of various development projects in the areas.

According to Land Bank Vice-President and Davao Region head Joselito Guttierrez, totals loans to LGUS in the region amounted to about P1.5 billion in 2006 compared to 2005's total of P1.3 billion.[/B]

[B]In Davao del Norte province, several municipalities have availed of loans for their major programs. Santo Tomas has availed of a P50 million loan for their public market, Kapalong got a P25 million loan to purchase heavy equipment and under negotiation is a P200 million loan for the City of Tagum for their new City Hall in Apokon.

Guttierez said that loans to the LGUs are one of the approaches in developing the countryside as these major infrastructure projects and programs would benefit the ordinary Juan de la Cruz.

During the recent Kapihan sa Kapitolyo held in Davao del Norte's provincial capitol last Thursday (Jan.25) Guttierez representing Land Bank and Provincial Governor Gelacio Gementiza signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the P60 million loan for the purchase of various 10-wheeler and 6-wheeler dump trucks for the Provincial Engineering Office.

"In behalf of the province, my heartfelt thanks to Land Bank for the loan which would be used to serve the people of Davao del Norte.� Governor Gementiza said in vernacular.

The Governor said that aside from the P60-million loan they also be endorsing to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan another loan worth P150-million which would be used for the concreting of the roads which connects the municipalities of San Isidro and Braulio E. Dujali. (PIA XI) [top]

Davao City council okays controversial aerial-spraying ban

By GIL M. ABARICO

DAVAO CITY — Members of the city council passed last Tuesday on third and final reading the long-debated controversial ordinance imposing a ban on aerial spraying over banana plantations in Davao City.

At the same, the council approved the accompanying Davao City Watershed Management Code.

The ban on aerial spraying was expected as it has been the advocacy of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.

It was approved on second reading last week and sailed through third reading with no more floor debate.

Banana plantations, under the new ordinance, are given three months to shift to other modes of applying pesticides on their banana plants.

The Davao City Watershed Management Code, Councilor Ricardo Cabling said, manifests the Dabawenyos’ effort to protect and preserve the environment, the forest reserves and the watershed areas which are slowly getting smaller due to invasion by various groups and enterprising individuals who either construct dwellings or develop plantations in these areas.

Cabling said the code seeks to protect the watershed areas of the city which are the main sources of Davao’s water supply.

"We need to protect our watershed areas to ensure that we have good water source for the next generation," he said.

City planning and development office head, Engineer Mario Luis Jacinto, is recommending an integrated, grassroots education for the protection of the eight watershed areas of the city to ensure the sustained effort to protect and preserve them.

Jacinto said the critical watershed areas should be protected and conserved and communities should work as a team for the rehabilitation activity.

"Every barangay in the city has elementary schools but not all have secondary schools, so the need to educate elementary grade pupils is also necessary. In areas where secondary public schools exist, watershed education must be included so that the young generation woud be aware of watershed protection," he added.

Meanwhile, it was reported that fresh banana remains on top of the export products of Davao Region, accounting for 80 percent of the region’s total export receipts.

The Region 11 office of the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) said export receipts reached .83 million (R146.5 million) during the first semester of 2006, representing a 7.5 percent growth over the previous year.

teka ... i have to comment again b4 going to sleep....

ang galing talaga ng Tagum... feeling ko Tagum ang threat sa Davao :lol:

:sleepy: gute nacht :runaway


or better yet, Tagum City is becoming more like his big brother Davao City.

looks great!are these places w/in davao lang?


indeed!


had anyone climbed that wall?

except water tubing its all within davao city ...btw that jaggered rock is still part of davao city .:)

Courtesy of Mindanao Photo Blog

Featuring the Davao Wild Water Adventure

Overstressed with the fast life here in the city? Do you need a break, a thrill and an adventure to waken up your senses?

Davao Wild Water Adventure promises to answer all these questions!



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Experience a thrilling and an adrenalin pumping activity with the white water rafting outdoor activity. The adventure is said to start from a calm water going to torrential waters; giving you an exciting experience you would surely never forget. Davao River with it’s 13 kilometer whitewater rafting passage on 25 rapids, accompanied with the Davao Wild Water experienced guides; surely it’s a whole lot of fun. They are charging P2,000.00 per person for a 3 hour rafting.

Inclusive of their P2,000.00 per person:

Transportation(From Crocodile Park to Rafting Area and back)
Packed Lunch & Bottled water
Use of Gears & Equipment
Guide’s Fee
Souvenir Shirt

Plus: Photo CD (2 CD per Group of 6)



Clippings about Davao Wild Water Fun:

More rapids
“These Korean teenagers enjoy white water rafting on Calinan River in Davao City, where tourists spend three to four hours shooting the rapids.”

Raft it up
“It started off with an easy float, our guide made the seven of us perform various drills to be prepared if the boat would capsize or thrown outside the raft.

Real fun began, as the waves grew bigger. We experienced more rapids and drifts that made the throwing and whacking of the paddlers up front. Screams were louder than the voice of the guides giving instructions. Some paddled forward instead of backward because of confusion. We could not deny the thrill simply because the cameras won’t lie! Whew! Such activity demands perfect maneuvering and presence of mind.”

Tips from an Insider
“You’ve read, heard and seen so much about white water rafting (tel. 301.2020). I have done it twice, and I swear, rafting in Davao River is one hell of a water ride. Now, it’s your turn to brave three hours of river journey to the city’s less seen frontier, a place enveloped with lush vegetation, limestone walls and riverside villages.”

Take time to experience the magnificient ride into the Davao River and give yourself a once in a lifetime experience.

Davao Wild Water Adventure telephone number is (83) 301 2020.

except water tubing its within davao city

isa lang ka tikang ang gawas ana sa davao city kay naa man gyud sya duol sa boundary sa Toril. :lol:

timetohittheroad!

The best
By Rene Lizada
Papa's Table

Sunstar Davao

I have gathered some of the best whatever it is Davao can offer and I am sharing them with you. Most of these "bests" are a compilation of my favorites and that of my friends. When we did this it was a lot of fun and yes I also discovered things that I did not know about Davao. So I guess this is for all of us.

And oh if you do not know where these places are, ask any Dabawenyo, they will know.



ok Don Dinabaw's rating :eat: :cheers: :D

Best steak -- Claude's
Best hopia -- Davao Star Bakery
Best Fried Chicken -- Papa Ching's and Royale House
Best Durian-- The native kind :nocrook:
Best Place to buy durian -- Magsaysay Park, take your pick from the stalls
Best way to eat durian -- with the hands, then wash it down with cold cold water or icy coke Best way to take away the smell of durian -- wash your hands in the shell
Best Pancit Canton -- Ah Fat (yes, the seafood noodles)
Best Bijon Tostado -- Dencia's :okay:
Best Hot and Sour Soup -- the recipe of my barkada Jona (Johnna). You should taste it.
Best buffet spread (breakfast lunch and dinner) -- Marco Polo
Best Japanese food -- Tsuru
Best Chocolate Cake -- Humberto's :okay:
Best place top get stuffed -- Penong's :okay:
Best inihaw na pusit -- Harana :okay:
Best cheese pizza -- Picobello's, too bad I am lactose intolerant!
Best Coffee -- TUMP, NCCC Mall, under the escalators, Try the coffee!!! :okay:
Best Pan de sal -- Davao Best, but you can get them only in the mornings.
Best kinilaw -- too many to mention. :D
Best paksiw na tuna -- Petron Bajada haha baligya diay ug tuna paksiw ang petron anyway anykind of tuna paksiw is not for me ::)
Best place to view city -- Jack's Ridge :okay:
Best place to meditate -- The Shrine just across Jack's Ridge by the way!
Best Eight Treasure Soup -- Sea Urchin
Best cheesecake -- Marco Polo
Best pancit malabon -- Tita Mira's.... ummm asa kaha ni for me sanay ako sa Jaltan (pronouce djaltan :lol:)
Best place to drink -- buy a case, then go to one of the beaches
Best halo halo -- Aling Foping's at MTS :okay: mahal lang :D
Best Sans Rival -- Lachi's :okay: ...Kulas mo ni ingon nako lami mga cakes hahaha..opps diet man diay ka!:lol:
Tokwa and Lugaw- Dencia's :okay:
Best Chinese empanada -- Rose Cua
Best Pancit Luglug -- Azon's at the Bangkerohan Market ..kini pud wa ko kabalo anad kug Cecil's
Best mini-siopao -- Kuilan's silingan namo :lol:
Best overstuffed siopao -- Mandarin Tea Garden and ask for the brown sauce.
Best Fresh Lumpia -- Cecil's ...murag lami sa Dencia's
Best Grilled Pork Ribs -- Lachi's
Best crispy buntot ng tuna -- Suka't Sili :okay:
Best mangosteen jam -- Lorenzo's
Best Hungarian Sausage and other deli items -- Swiss Deli/Swiss Gourmet
Best Durian Candy -- Linda's
Best Cinnamon Rolls -- Annipie Bakeshop
Best Local Burger -- Space Burger
Best Durian Cheesecake -- Bo's Coffee shop
Best Shrimp Dumplings -- Mandarin Tea Garden
Best Garlic Tuyo -- Tiny Kitchen
Best Salad -- Eden Nature Park :okay:
Best place to hang out -- that really depends kung ano ang trip mo.
Best Dimsum -- Marco Polo
Best puttanesca -- my wife's!


add ko lang :
one of a kind cake - pomelo cake --Jack Ridge :okay:
best turon and maruya -- Kasagingan :D



Well I hope you have fun time in Davao. Enjoy!

@ sirs paul & davaoeagle: thank you po! :)
@sir raj: ako jud ni. liwat sa papi. murag ba espanyol ako baby? :)
@sir dinabaw: hehehe. thanks din po. boy po kaya - boom boom boom :lol:

haha sorry ulyanin na! boy pala lady tere :) curious lang ako sa baby ganyan ba talga siya masayahin or timing lang pag shoot ang cute kasi !:)

Mountain biking in Samal ..


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]Samal Rock Climbing/rapeling....[/SIZE]

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or just hang around :D

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Sibulan water tubing ....

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http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/2154/groupshotiy4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

maayong hapon davao!

i just hope local government executive will sit down with tourism players to work hard in lobbying for this. its a great show of confidence in davao's capability by the president. hope davao will not slip this opportunity away and address this early, problems and concerns, politcs are raising in this news article.


RP mulls holding Asean meet in Davao
By Michaela P. del Callar
01/27/2007

After drawing flak from some foreign delegates for its failure to come up with a “perfect” venue in the recently concluded summit in Cebu province, the Philippine government is reportedly planning to hold in Davao the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Ministerial Meeting and its regional security forum to be attended by more than 16 dialogue partners that include the United States, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, European Union and North Korea.

Sources yesterday said the Arroyo administration wants to showcase a supposedly stable peace and security situation in the Mindanao region through Davao, which is described as one of the country’s progressive cities.

“It is strongly being considered by Malacañang,” one of the sources said, adding the Palace wants to hold the meeting in the posh dive resort in Pearl Farm on Samal Island.

Sources stressed the Philippines’ hosting of the 40th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) and the Asean Regional Forum

(ARF) on Aug. 2 intends to allay the international community’s fears of terrorism in southern Philippines.

The US reportedly has no objection to hold the meeting in Davao, they added.

Sources, however, said the Department of Foreign Affairs is apprehensive over the plan because Davao may not be able to accommodate a huge foreign delegation as it lacks adequate meeting facilities and a convention center.

One of the issues to be discussed in the meeting are North Korea and other security issues in the region.

The Asean experts and eminent persons group are also scheduled to present in the ARF an assessment report on Northeast Asia Security.

A breakthrough in the peace talks between the Philippine government and the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front may also be announced at the sidelines of the AMM.

The Philippines will also turn over the chairmanship of the Asean standing committee to Singapore.

Asean is composed of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

Earlier, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom discouraged their citizens from traveling to Cebu City and other parts of Mindanao, warning of possible terror attacks.

The military has claimed foreign terror groups were assisting local insurgents to carry out attacks.

A DNA test carried out by US investigators confirmed that a body recovered in December on Sulu in Mindanao belongs to al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Group leader Khadaffy Janjalani. He was killed during an encounter with Philippine troops in Sept. 4.

Another top ASG leader, Abu Solaiman, was also killed by the military last week.

Janjalani and Solaiman masterminded the abduction of 21 mostly foreign tourists from the Dos Palmas island resort in Palawan in 2001 which resulted in the deaths of two Americans.

http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20070127hed3.html

PetroEnergy group to spend $22.5M for drilling project
By Abigail L. Ho
Inquirer
Last updated 04:51am (Mla time) 01/26/2007

The Department of Energy last month launched the Philippine Energy Contracting Round 2006 (PECR), a venue for interested investors to bid for the right to explore and develop nine petroleum blocks, 14 coal prospects and three geothermal sites located all over the country. For petroleum exploration, the DoE has identified nine areas spanning 71,357.3 square kilometers for development, including Cagayan, Central Luzon, two blocks in Mindoro-Cuyo, three blocks in East Palawan, Visayan Basin and Agusan-Davao.

For coal, the DoE is offering 14 sites with a total resource potential of 421 million metric tons for exploration, development and production. Energy Undersecretary Guillermo Balce said in an earlier interview that each site would be composed of three blocks, with each block spanning 1,000 hectares.
The sites are in the provinces of Quezon, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao Oriental and Zamboanga Sibugay.

http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view_article.php?article_id=45722

Thursday January 25, 01:25 PM
Palau, Philippines To Expand Air Service Deal

KOROR, Jan 25 Asia Pulse - Palau has agreed to expand its air service agreement with the Philippines, in a move which will open up flights to Cebu, Philippines and eventually to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).

Edward Pagunsan, Undersecretary of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications, who led the delegation said the Palau panel which was headed by Trade and Commerce Minister Otoichi Besebes accepted the expansion proposal. ADVERTISEMENT



Mr Pagunsan said since there is an existing aviation agreement between the two governments, the proposed expansion will be sent through diplomatic channels and can be signed even without the presence of the representatives who attended the exploratory talks.

Marianas Variety reports under the amendments, flights coming in from the Philippines to Palau would be increased.

Although the amendments have not been finalized yet, Palau also agreed to allow any Philippine based airline to utilize Koror as a hub en route to Yap or any of the Federated State of Micronesia (FSM) islands. Mr Pagunsan said the expansion would also increase the number of tourists coming from Davao, Cebu and Manila.

Mr Pagunsan said the Philippine panel also proposed a 5th air freedom which means a Philippine carrier will be allowed to fly beyond Palau. Asian Spirit, the Philippine carrier flying a Koror-Davao route was interested to add a FSM or Yap flight to the route.

Asian Spirit said Yap has a lot of tourism potential and Asian Spirit could provide a reasonable air fare and at the same time travel to that part of Micronesia coming from Palau will be faster. But before Asian Spirit can fly the Palau-FSM route though, a bilateral air service agreement has to be forged first between the Philippines and FSM government.

The Palau-FSM route could also be used to get foreign workers from Asia to the island without having to go through Guam. Guam requires transit visas to foreign workers from Asia.

At present, Asian Spirit flies three times a week between Koror and Davao City. The airline also announced earlier that it would open a Koror to Cebu city route.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/070125/3/126v4.html

New gov’t firm to manage Diwalwal resources
Inquirer
Last updated 02:50am (Mla time) 01/23/2007

THE government plans to form a corporation that will manage the mineral resources in the Mount Diwalwal gold-rush area in Mindanao and then offer shares of the company to the public to generate funds for the operation, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said Monday. The corporation could be a spin-off of Natural Resources Mining Development Corp. (NRMC), a unit of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Neri said.

According to initial estimates, around P50 billion worth of gold may lie in just a part of the 7,000-hectare Diwalwal reservation in Davao province, he said.
Copper and other mineral resources may also be found in Diwalwal, he added.
“An initial public offering may be the best route” for generating investments for the Diwalwal operation, Neri said. He said the plan was to use government-owned Development Bank of the Philippines and Land Bank of the Philippines as financial advisers in setting up a corporation that would eventually go public.

Neri said that to attract investments in perceivably risky projects, such as mining in formerly conflict-torn Diwalwal, the government should take charge of operations and clear out all hindrances. Once operations become smooth and profitable, then investments would start pouring in, he said. “Government should not be doing this for long,” added Neri, who is director general of the National Economic and Development Authority. “It is only supposed to jumpstart a business and, later on, give this up to the private sector.”

Neri said that with questions on rights over Diwalwal now cleared and violence in the place addressed, investing in exploration projects in the area could be promoted. In the 1980s, about 30,000 people engaged in illegal small-scale mining in Diwalwal. Large mining companies were reported to have claims on parts of Diwalwal, which further fueled conflict. The Supreme Court later ruled that mining in the Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area was within full control of the executive branch of government.

The NRMDC had earlier suggested looking for a joint-venture partner to mine in Diwalwal. It estimates that the site may have a mine life of 20 years. The NRMDC said investments from Australia, China, and the United States could be expected to come after mining operations had begun. It said investors from these countries had made initial inquiries about the site. With INQUIRER.net

http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view_article.php?article_id=44998

haha sorry ulyanin na! boy pala lady tere :) curious lang ako sa baby ganyan ba talga siya masayahin or timing lang pag shoot ang cute kasi !:)

took several shots to get this... hehehe. he usually smiles when he wakes up. sir asa ng lachi's? wanna try their cakes. lami jud fresh lumpia sa dencia's! still have to try that of cecil's. sa durian candies, i like lola abon's so far. favorite pud sa ako boss na taga manila. kung sa fresh durian, suki namo ng kay nong willie's sa may magsaysay park atbang. gimingaw nako durian dah...

two wheeled carriage will do just like this one in an old davao picture.... :)

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

wow hahaha. wheel struggled to align:D
could kill car industry and shut down car parts stores. hahaha

thanks for the photo. nice old time scenes

idugang ang don or senyor. :lol:

something like
don akoci culas qusgan, senyor:D :bash:

The best
By Rene Lizada
Papa's Table

Sunstar Davao

I have gathered some of the best whatever it is Davao can offer and I am sharing them with you. Most of these "bests" are a compilation of my favorites and that of my friends. When we did this it was a lot of fun and yes I also discovered things that I did not know about Davao. So I guess this is for all of us.

And oh if you do not know where these places are, ask any Dabawenyo, they will know.

Best puttanesca -- my wife's!


add ko lang :
one of a kind cake - pomelo cake --Jack Ridge :okay:
best turon and maruya -- Kasagingan :D


Well I hope you have fun time in Davao. Enjoy!

you married dinabaw?

is it the fruit juice of pomelo that makes the cake or the pulp bits, one of a kind gyud.

^^ :lol: i am not ! i just commented Rene Lizada's article...anyway maayong hapon sir Apo!.

both juice and pulp bits ..but good thing it's not rich as the durian cake or choclate cake lemony ang taste .... sarap sa kape !

nice updates.....i miss this thread

i pray they are done in time for our grand meet. para dugang kasuroyan.

looking on its rendering, its a very nice show case. interesting part of the city to see.

^^ Hi junex long time no show ! di ka si pinocchio yung kaibigan namin :lol:

took several shots to get this... hehehe. he usually smiles when he wakes up. sir asa ng lachi's? wanna try their cakes. lami jud fresh lumpia sa dencia's! still have to try that of cecil's. sa durian candies, i like lola abon's so far. favorite pud sa ako boss na taga manila. kung sa fresh durian, suki namo ng kay nong willie's sa may magsaysay park atbang. gimingaw nako durian dah...

mao ba timing jud paka kuha :) kay willie ka pala bumibili ng durian si boom tarat :D ...lachi's sa Marfori tapad sa AMA gamay lang ni sya pero sila ga himo cakes sa kadaghanan cafe's dirii .

^^ :lol: i am not ! i just commented Rene Lizada's article...anyway maayong hapon sir Apo!.

both juice and pulp bits ..but good thing it's not rich as the durian cake or choclate cake lemony ang taste .... sarap sa kape !

intriguing cake to try

hahaha. surprised me i thought youre still grieving for some reason:nocrook:. o lordy

^^whose lordy? :D

kailangan meron ganitong bahay sa Mountain Haven bago mag asawa :D

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5312/photogallery05dw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^whose lordy? :D

:D just calling the gods for devine curse

^^whose lordy? :D

kailangan meron ganitong bahay sa Mountain Haven bago mag asawa :D

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5312/photogallery05dw1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
but wheres the photo? its not showing up

More Mountain Haven pics....


http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3685/photogallery28wb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1214/photogallery40fm9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3581/photogallery22nw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

but wheres the photo? its not showing up

wheres the photo?

anyway more photos....

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7049/photogallery33kf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6430/photogallery29ej0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4405/photogallery21dq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3243/photogallery17jk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Key Features (Mountain Haven)
# About 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level elevation
# 45 minutes from downtown over mostly cemented roads
# 20o C (68o F) average temperature
# Vegetables and flowers from temperate countries have been successfully planted
# Low density layout and low buildable are to ensure nature setting
# View of Davao City, Davao Gulf and Samal Island
# Wild cats, wild chicken (sarimanok), monkeys, various butterfly species, owls, hawks and other rare birds observed on site
# Forestry experts estimate that there are about 300 tree species present


tanong ko lang

Wild Cat =Musang ?
Wild Chicken = Sarimanok ??? akala ko kasi legendary bird lang ang sarimanok.

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

wheres the photo?

anyway more photos....

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7049/photogallery33kf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6430/photogallery29ej0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4405/photogallery21dq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

wow perfect. all you need is a perfect wife. i need a sex machine. she will make everyday a green day. hahaha a valentines day everyday hahaha

^^:rofl: that horse need a perfect mate..... right mate ;) anyway gotta go see ya !!! taya pa kog lotto karon para kapalit ko anang mga balaya :lol:

Key Features (Mountain Haven)
# About 1,000 meters (3,000 feet) above sea level elevation
# 45 minutes from downtown over mostly cemented roads
# 20o C (68o F) average temperature
# Vegetables and flowers from temperate countries have been successfully planted
# Low density layout and low buildable are to ensure nature setting
# View of Davao City, Davao Gulf and Samal Island
# Wild cats, wild chicken (sarimanok), monkeys, various butterfly species, owls, hawks and other rare birds observed on site
# Forestry experts estimate that there are about 300 tree species present


tanong kulang

Wild Cat =Musang ?
Wild Chicken = Sarimanok ??? akala ko kasi legendary bird lang ang sarimanok.

lynx.
legendary chicken kanang train ang tail feathers whatever that is. i guess japanese chicken breed na nga klase???

More Mountain Haven pics....


http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/3685/photogallery28wb7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1214/photogallery40fm9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img221.imageshack.us/img221/3581/photogallery22nw8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

WoW, kanindot sa bay, is this your hous @dinabaw? nindota diha i-relax...

^^ haha I wish @slerz ...kamusta na bai ?

@mtapostandard: lnyx naa bay ana diri ? musang siguro na .... hahaha baka OA lang yang Mountain Haven :D

^^:rofl: that horse need a perfect mate..... right mate ;) anyway gotta go see ya !!! taya pa kog lotto karon para kapalit ko anang mga balaya :lol:
stamina in horse power:D ok see you

i just hope local government executive will sit down with tourism players to work hard in lobbying for this. its a great show of confidence in davao's capability by the president. hope davao will not slip this opportunity away and address this early, problems and concerns, politcs are raising in this news article.


RP mulls holding Asean meet in Davao
By Michaela P. del Callar
01/27/2007

After drawing flak from some foreign delegates for its failure to come up with a “perfect” venue in the recently concluded summit in Cebu province, the Philippine government is reportedly planning to hold in Davao the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Ministerial Meeting and its regional security forum to be attended by more than 16 dialogue partners that include the United States, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, European Union and North Korea.

Sources yesterday said the Arroyo administration wants to showcase a supposedly stable peace and security situation in the Mindanao region through Davao, which is described as one of the country’s progressive cities.

“It is strongly being considered by Malacañang,” one of the sources said, adding the Palace wants to hold the meeting in the posh dive resort in Pearl Farm on Samal Island.

Sources stressed the Philippines’ hosting of the 40th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) and the Asean Regional Forum

(ARF) on Aug. 2 intends to allay the international community’s fears of terrorism in southern Philippines.

The US reportedly has no objection to hold the meeting in Davao, they added.

Sources, however, said the Department of Foreign Affairs is apprehensive over the plan because Davao may not be able to accommodate a huge foreign delegation as it lacks adequate meeting facilities and a convention center.

One of the issues to be discussed in the meeting are North Korea and other security issues in the region.

The Asean experts and eminent persons group are also scheduled to present in the ARF an assessment report on Northeast Asia Security.

A breakthrough in the peace talks between the Philippine government and the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front may also be announced at the sidelines of the AMM.

The Philippines will also turn over the chairmanship of the Asean standing committee to Singapore.

Asean is composed of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

Earlier, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom discouraged their citizens from traveling to Cebu City and other parts of Mindanao, warning of possible terror attacks.

The military has claimed foreign terror groups were assisting local insurgents to carry out attacks.

A DNA test carried out by US investigators confirmed that a body recovered in December on Sulu in Mindanao belongs to al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Group leader Khadaffy Janjalani. He was killed during an encounter with Philippine troops in Sept. 4.

Another top ASG leader, Abu Solaiman, was also killed by the military last week.

Janjalani and Solaiman masterminded the abduction of 21 mostly foreign tourists from the Dos Palmas island resort in Palawan in 2001 which resulted in the deaths of two Americans.

http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20070127hed3.html

Remember Asean Tourism Forum in Davao less than 2 years ago? Participants were all smiles about their experience in Davao. Davao desrves to hold another one big event like that. :) :)

wheres the photo?

anyway more photos....

http://img242.imageshack.us/img242/7049/photogallery33kf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/6430/photogallery29ej0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4405/photogallery21dq7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3243/photogallery17jk3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


I'm willing to spend my fortune (i don't have it yet! :lol: ) in this location and of course in my teeny weeny farm in Talaingod. :lol:

Thursday January 25, 01:25 PM
Palau, Philippines To Expand Air Service Deal

KOROR, Jan 25 Asia Pulse - Palau has agreed to expand its air service agreement with the Philippines, in a move which will open up flights to Cebu, Philippines and eventually to the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM).

Edward Pagunsan, Undersecretary of the Philippines Department of Transportation and Communications, who led the delegation said the Palau panel which was headed by Trade and Commerce Minister Otoichi Besebes accepted the expansion proposal. ADVERTISEMENT



Mr Pagunsan said since there is an existing aviation agreement between the two governments, the proposed expansion will be sent through diplomatic channels and can be signed even without the presence of the representatives who attended the exploratory talks.

Marianas Variety reports under the amendments, flights coming in from the Philippines to Palau would be increased.

Although the amendments have not been finalized yet, Palau also agreed to allow any Philippine based airline to utilize Koror as a hub en route to Yap or any of the Federated State of Micronesia (FSM) islands. Mr Pagunsan said the expansion would also increase the number of tourists coming from Davao, Cebu and Manila.

Mr Pagunsan said the Philippine panel also proposed a 5th air freedom which means a Philippine carrier will be allowed to fly beyond Palau. Asian Spirit, the Philippine carrier flying a Koror-Davao route was interested to add a FSM or Yap flight to the route.

Asian Spirit said Yap has a lot of tourism potential and Asian Spirit could provide a reasonable air fare and at the same time travel to that part of Micronesia coming from Palau will be faster. But before Asian Spirit can fly the Palau-FSM route though, a bilateral air service agreement has to be forged first between the Philippines and FSM government.

The Palau-FSM route could also be used to get foreign workers from Asia to the island without having to go through Guam. Guam requires transit visas to foreign workers from Asia.

At present, Asian Spirit flies three times a week between Koror and Davao City. The airline also announced earlier that it would open a Koror to Cebu city route.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/070125/3/126v4.html

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PetroEnergy group to spend $22.5M for drilling project
By Abigail L. Ho
Inquirer
Last updated 04:51am (Mla time) 01/26/2007

The Department of Energy last month launched the Philippine Energy Contracting Round 2006 (PECR), a venue for interested investors to bid for the right to explore and develop nine petroleum blocks, 14 coal prospects and three geothermal sites located all over the country. For petroleum exploration, the DoE has identified nine areas spanning 71,357.3 square kilometers for development, including Cagayan, Central Luzon, two blocks in Mindoro-Cuyo, three blocks in East Palawan, Visayan Basin and Agusan-Davao.

For coal, the DoE is offering 14 sites with a total resource potential of 421 million metric tons for exploration, development and production. Energy Undersecretary Guillermo Balce said in an earlier interview that each site would be composed of three blocks, with each block spanning 1,000 hectares.
The sites are in the provinces of Quezon, Negros Occidental, Cebu, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Sur, Davao Oriental and Zamboanga Sibugay.

http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view_article.php?article_id=45722

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i just hope local government executive will sit down with tourism players to work hard in lobbying for this. its a great show of confidence in davao's capability by the president. hope davao will not slip this opportunity away and address this early, problems and concerns, politcs are raising in this news article.


RP mulls holding Asean meet in Davao
By Michaela P. del Callar
01/27/2007

After drawing flak from some foreign delegates for its failure to come up with a “perfect” venue in the recently concluded summit in Cebu province, the Philippine government is reportedly planning to hold in Davao the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Ministerial Meeting and its regional security forum to be attended by more than 16 dialogue partners that include the United States, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, European Union and North Korea.

Sources yesterday said the Arroyo administration wants to showcase a supposedly stable peace and security situation in the Mindanao region through Davao, which is described as one of the country’s progressive cities.

“It is strongly being considered by Malacañang,” one of the sources said, adding the Palace wants to hold the meeting in the posh dive resort in Pearl Farm on Samal Island.

Sources stressed the Philippines’ hosting of the 40th Asean Ministerial Meeting (AMM) and the Asean Regional Forum

(ARF) on Aug. 2 intends to allay the international community’s fears of terrorism in southern Philippines.

The US reportedly has no objection to hold the meeting in Davao, they added.

Sources, however, said the Department of Foreign Affairs is apprehensive over the plan because Davao may not be able to accommodate a huge foreign delegation as it lacks adequate meeting facilities and a convention center.

One of the issues to be discussed in the meeting are North Korea and other security issues in the region.

The Asean experts and eminent persons group are also scheduled to present in the ARF an assessment report on Northeast Asia Security.

A breakthrough in the peace talks between the Philippine government and the secessionist Moro Islamic Liberation Front may also be announced at the sidelines of the AMM.

The Philippines will also turn over the chairmanship of the Asean standing committee to Singapore.

Asean is composed of the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei, Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Myanmar.

Earlier, Australia, Canada and the United Kingdom discouraged their citizens from traveling to Cebu City and other parts of Mindanao, warning of possible terror attacks.

The military has claimed foreign terror groups were assisting local insurgents to carry out attacks.

A DNA test carried out by US investigators confirmed that a body recovered in December on Sulu in Mindanao belongs to al-Qaeda-linked Abu Sayyaf Group leader Khadaffy Janjalani. He was killed during an encounter with Philippine troops in Sept. 4.

Another top ASG leader, Abu Solaiman, was also killed by the military last week.

Janjalani and Solaiman masterminded the abduction of 21 mostly foreign tourists from the Dos Palmas island resort in Palawan in 2001 which resulted in the deaths of two Americans.

http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20070127hed3.html


events like this should not be taken for granted. we are capable of holding such a big event if the national government would help Davao by giving budget for infrastructures and facilities for the meet. we showed to the neigboring countries that we have the capacity to hold big conventions and one evidence of that was the 2006 Asean Tourism Forum. in fact, there were no delays of that convention unlike in Cebu because of the inevitable tropical depression; davao is a typhoon-free city and and of the less-polluted cities in Asia. why not build a davao international convention center like in cebu right?

^^:rofl: that horse need a perfect mate..... right mate ;) anyway gotta go see ya !!! taya pa kog lotto karon para kapalit ko anang mga balaya :lol:

maybe he's having a mid-life crisis :lol: :runaway:

events like this should not be taken for granted. we are capable of holding such a big event if the national government would help Davao by giving budget for infrastructures and facilities for the meet. we showed to the neigboring countries that we have the capacity to hold big conventions and one evidence of that was the 2006 Asean Tourism Forum. in fact, there were no delays of that convention unlike in Cebu because of the inevitable tropical depression; davao is a typhoon-free city and and of the less-polluted cities in Asia. why not build a davao international convention center like in cebu right?


Yes Franz, Davao will build a huge convention centre but it might be too huge to be finished in 6 months. We don't want to do it "run-of-the-mill' to avoid slip ups in the event itself. Pastor ACQ is building one I guess. There was news like this floated sometime by who was it....i don't remember now.

maybe he's having a mid-life crisis :lol: :runaway:


Who's on midlife crisis? :lol: :lol:

Wawa naman.

Who on midlife crisis? :lol: :lol:

Wawa naman.

accdg. to sir dinabaw, this horse needs a mate :lol: @ sir dinabaw you are revealing something? :joke: :lol:

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/4405/photogallery21dq7.jpg

accdg. to sir dinabaw, this horse needs a mate :lol: @ sir dinabaw you are revealing something? :joke: :lol:



Malay ba ni Ambie, katatapos lang nila magmate:lol:



Pero Jude, kung may pera ako, gusto ko bumili ng property dyan sa MountainHeaven na yan. Ikaw san mo gusto?

Malay ba ni Ambie, katatapos lang nila magmate:lol:



Pero Jude, kung may pera ako, gusto ko bumili ng property dyan sa MountainHeaven na yan. Ikaw san mo gusto?

dito lang siguro ako sa may buda area para hindi masyadong malayo ... gusto ko dyan sa may mintal area university belt .. fresh pa ang air, malapit sa lahat, calinan, kina popskie, sa toril, sa future ateneo campus, sa up, etc... imo :cheers: problem lang wala akong pera :lol:

Malay ba ni Ambie, katatapos lang nila magmate:lol:


baka nakahilata lang sa tabi yoong ka-mate :lol: :lol: :lol:

dito lang siguro ako sa may buda area para hindi masyadong malayo ... gusto ko dyan sa may mintal area university belt .. fresh pa ang air, malapit sa lahat, calinan, kina popskie, sa toril, sa future ateneo campus, sa up, etc... imo :cheers: problem lang wala akong pera :lol:


Ang dami kasi magagandang lugar na pagpipilian noh? Kung bandang future Ateneo Regional University sa Toril, dyan malapit ang Villa Mercedes di ba. Maganda rin yon. Gusto ko rin Calinan banda if only to relive memories there. Batang Calinan kasi rin ako eh kaya gusto ko dyan. Kaya lang walang pera :lol:

baka nakahilata lang sa tabi yoong ka-mate :lol: :lol: :lol:

funny!!


Totoo kaya yong plan ni ACQ na magtayo ng huge convention centre. Parang di kasi malayo mangyari yon, afterall, visionary itong si ACQ and he's a friend to our city chief exec kaya malamang gawin niya yon para legacy rin ni mayor. Tama ba ako?

Ang dami kasi magagandang lugar na pagpipilian noh? Kung bandang future Ateneo Regional University sa Toril, dyan malapit ang Villa Mercedes di ba. Maganda rin yon. Gusto ko rin Calinan banda if only to relive memories there. Batang Calinan kasi rin ako eh kaya gusto ko dyan. Kaya lang walang pera :lol:

judging from his pastoral projects, i think that's possible.... btw, why cant the mayor appoint quiboloy to be the city planning officer... i think he has the talent and the spiritual vision to make things work ..... :cheers:

Ang dami kasi magagandang lugar na pagpipilian noh? Kung bandang future Ateneo Regional University sa Toril, dyan malapit ang Villa Mercedes di ba. Maganda rin yon. Gusto ko rin Calinan banda if only to relive memories there. Batang Calinan kasi rin ako eh kaya gusto ko dyan. Kaya lang walang pera :lol:

you mean ang Ateneo regional uni sa toril hindi sa mintal area? more info pls.

judging from his pastoral projects, i think that's possible.... btw, why cant the mayor appoint quiboloy to be the city planning officer... i think he has the talent and the spiritual vision to make things work ..... :cheers:

I think these 2 leaders confer with each other in matters about Davao development. ACQ is also the spiritual advisor of the mayor and I'm pretty sure they sometimes touch on the dev't issue.

I think these 2 leaders confer with each other in matters about Davao development. ACQ is also the spiritual advisor of the mayor and I'm pretty sure they sometimes touch on the dev't issue.

any picture of him? sya ba yoong may hawak na ahas palagi? sya ba yong si Fr. Tropa?

you mean ang Ateneo regional uni sa toril hindi sa mintal area? more info pls.


Mintal is the realization of the plan to develop a Educational and R & D District of Davao. Di ba nauna na dyan ang BPI or Bureau of Plant Industry, UP Min, Phil Sci High Min, Holy Child College, Philippine Coconut Authority Training Centre and others. St. Paul was rumored to set up a campus there but it's now building it Riverfront Corp City. New Erea College was also in the list.


Ateneo Regional Univ on the other hand will be utilizing a 150 hectare property in Toril close to Villa Mercedes Village. The Jesuits have started tree planting in the area and are just waiting for the funds to jumpstart the huge project.

any picture of him? sya ba yoong may hawak na ahas palagi? sya ba yong si Fr. Tropa?


Iba yon Jude. Groovy si ACQ at stude yan dati ni Mr. Bajo sa ADDU. Mr. Bajo even joked in our time that he is proud of ACQ for following to the letter his lessons on public speaking. :lol:

Mintal is the realization of the plan to develop a Educational and R & D District of Davao. Di ba nauna na dyan ang BPI or Bureau of Plant Industry, UP Min, Phil Sci High Min, Holy Child College, Philippine Coconut Authority Training Centre and others. St. Paul was rumored to set up a campus there but it's now building it Riverfront Corp City. New Erea College was also in the list.


Ateneo Regional Univ on the other hand will be utilizing a 150 hectare property in Toril close to Villa Mercedes Village. The Jesuits have started tree planting in the area and are just waiting for the funds to jumpstart the huge project.

wow.... talaga ha, speechless ako sa ganda ng plans.... what will happen then to the addu jacinto campus?

ACQ in Hongkong

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

Iba yon Jude. Groovy si ACQ at stude yan dati ni Mr. Bajo sa ADDU. Mr. Bajo even joked in oour time that he is proud of ACQ for following to the letter his lessons on public speaking. :lol:

kinsa ani ang quiboloy?

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/4059/quiuboloy.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/gwapito2828/q.jpg

wow.... talaga ha, speechless ako sa ganda ng plans.... what will happen then to the addu jacinto campus?

There's a plan to make a ramp from Marco Polo to ADDU passing thru ALDEVINCO. Aldevinco will be demolished to give way to a corporate centre that will cater to business needs of Marco Polo hotel guests. ADDU in Roxas will be dedicated to College of Law and School of Business and Governance thus the link to Marco Polo who plans to tap foreign studes taking masterals or doctorals in ADDU.

kinsa ani ang quiboloy?

http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/4059/quiuboloy.JPG

http://www.geocities.com/gwapito2828/q.jpg

the younger guy is ACQ

There's a plan to make a ramp from Marco Polo to ADDU passing thru ALDEVINCO. Aldevinco will be demolished to give way to a corporate centre that will cater to business needs of Marco Polo hotel guests. ADDU in Roxas will be dedicated to College of Law and School of Business and Governance thus the link to Marco Polo who plans to tap foreign studes taking masterals or doctorals in ADDU.

wow na naman .... galing ng plan... :) sana ma-ayos na ng husto ang roxas blvd... by that time


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/111498065_2242744f18.jpg

ACQ in Buhangin, DC

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/acq2.jpg

wow na naman .... galing ng plan... :) sana ma-ayos na ng husto ang roxas blvd... by that time


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/111498065_2242744f18.jpg

By then baka wala na yang mga concrete electrical posts sa gitna ng Roxas- nasa underground na ang wires. (wish!)

the younger guy is ACQ

kabalen pala si ACQ ... yoong older guy parang papi nya... accdg to the source article of that pic, he's from pampanga

kabalen pala si ACQ ... yoong older guy parang papi nya... accdg to the source article of that pic, he's from pampanga

Pampangeuno yata yang old man niya.

ACQ in Buhangin, DC

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n233/davaoeagle/acq2.jpg

bakit parang ang dami nilang pera :dunno: mayayaman ba ang mga ka-reliyon nya?

Pampangeuno yata yang old man niya.

so mga pioneer ng davao... :) i think davao has the largest concentration of capangpangans outside pampanga and manila...

Marami mga well-oiled dyan. Would you believe may nurse dito na nagresign sa job niya just to serve the church? Maraming follower is ACQ kaya ini intriga ng other churches.

so mga pioneer ng davao... :) i think davao has the largest concentration of capangpangans outside pampanga and manila...

yes, kaya nga may barrio pampanga di ba na napakalaki? Lately nga parang ginawa na siyang 186th (not sure though) barangay in Davao City sa laki. Mga barkada ko na may roots sa Pampanga ay nandyan.

yes, kaya nga may barrio pampanga di ba na napakalaki? Lately nga parang ginawa na siyang 186th (not sure though) barangay in Davao City sa laki. Mga barkada ko na may roots sa Pampanga ay nandyan.

ako din yoong childhood friend ko (saka mga brods nya) mga pampangos din barkada ko silang lahat.. that's what i really like in davao, melting pot sya ng different linguistic groups at tribes... let me enumerate some: batanguenos, quezonians, capangpangans, ilocanos, ilongos, zambalenos, warays, and not to forget our dear brothers from Cebu and Bohol .... (pls. add) ... perhaps the next title and theme of this thread .. should be Davao, The Little Philippines :cheers:

ako din yoong childhood friend ko saka mga brods nya mga pampangos din.. that's what i really like in davao, melting pot sya ng different linguistic groups at tribes... let me enumerate some: batanguenos, quezonians, capangpangans, ilocanos, ilongos, zambalenos, warays, and not to forget our dear brothers from Cebu and Bohol .... (pls. add) ... perhaps the next title and theme of this thread .. should be Davao, The Little Philippines :cheers:

Add to that the Ozamisnons, Bukidnons, Misamisnons (my mom's from there), the Leytenos, etc.

Dagdag mo pa mga Vietcong, Indons, Indians (Mumbai), Japs, Espanggols, Kanos and Kanas, Koreans, Chinese, etc, etc.

O di kay, Davao: The Philippines' Huge Melting Pot? lol

my dad was an ilokano-kapangpangan. he and my lolo came to mindanao in the 50s due to brigido valencia. valencia was a governor of pampanga that time and awarded a logging concession by magsaysay. i would say a lot of them came here via those logging concessions in the 50s.

my dad was an ilokano-kapangpangan. he and my lolo came to mindanao in the 50s due to brigido valencia. valencia was a governor of pampanga that time and awarded a logging concession by magsaysay. i would say a lot of them came here via those logging concessions in the 50s.

oh... so that explains your family's mindanao adventure... nice to know that paul... my popskie was zambaleno-ilokano- ethnically, but grew up in tayabas (quezon)... magkababayan din pala ang roots natin :cheers:

@davaoeagle... your suggestion sounds good... (re:for next thread)... :okay:

Add to that the Ozamisnons, Bukidnons, Misamisnons (my mom's from there), the Leytenos, etc.

Dagdag mo pa mga Vietcong, Indons, Indians (Mumbai), Japs, Espanggols, Kanos and Kanas, Koreans, Chinese, etc, etc.

apropos Ozamis... bakit mukhang mestizohin o mestisahin ang mga taga ozamis?

any Ozamisian -> :lol: in this thread? (how do we call a person from ozamis? :dunno: )

ako din yoong childhood friend ko (saka mga brods nya) mga pampangos din barkada ko silang lahat.. that's what i really like in davao, melting pot sya ng different linguistic groups at tribes... let me enumerate some: batanguenos, quezonians, capangpangans, ilocanos, ilongos, zambalenos, warays, and not to forget our dear brothers from Cebu and Bohol .... (pls. add) ... perhaps the next title and theme of this thread .. should be Davao, The Little Philippines :cheers:


Kabitenyos ...lol seriously cavitenos ,kuento nga ni waway kung uuwi raw lahat ng taga davao sa kani kanilang probinsya wala ng ma iiwan mga netibo na lang! :lol:

maybe he's having a mid-life crisis :lol: :runaway:


di puede mag roger ang kibayo :lol: katung UP nimo pic tootpick kini sa kibayo pang bunal ug kawatan :lol:

Kabitenyos ...lol seriously cavitenos ,kuento nga ni waway kung uuwi raw lahat ng taga davao sa kani kanilang probinsya wala ng ma iiwan mga netibo na lang! :lol:

tututs yan..... maiiwan ka ba kung sakali man o may uuwian ka rin :lol: r ur roots from cavite?

di puede mag roger ang kibayo :lol: katung UP nimo pic tootpick kini sa kibayo pang bunal ug kawatan :lol:

:lol: :lol: :lol: shhhh... watch ang atong mga words sir dinabaw basig ma-ban ta diri....

caviteno ,rizlaleno ug waray opay:lol:

ban na diay mag sulti roger ron diba kana man isulti sa CB rogir and out :lol:

caviteno ,rizlaleno ug waray opay:lol:

ban na diay mag sulti roger ron diba kana man isulti sa CB rogir and out :lol:

what do you mean by CB????? :lol: :lol: i smell something fishy here :lol: :lol: :lol:

wow na naman .... galing ng plan... :) sana ma-ayos na ng husto ang roxas blvd... by that time


http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/111498065_2242744f18.jpg

green na green yang roxas ah kailangan pa ba ayusin ...kanang Aldevinco i demolish to give way for 3-storey "new aldevinco at saka kaakunti nalang mga heritage site aalis pa yang aldevinco shopping center.

green na green yang roxas ah kailangan pa ba ayusin ...kanang Aldevinco i deolish to give way for 3-storey "new aldevinco at saka kaakunti nalang mga heritage site aalis pa yang aldevinco shopping center.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/111498065_2242744f18.jpg


kailan daw idedemolish... may plans na ba for a midsize structure inside aldevinco?

what do you mean by CB????? :lol: :lol: i smell something fishy here :lol: :lol: :lol:

hand held radio diba CB man tawag ana karon gamit sa mga sekyu :lol:

hand held radio diba CB man tawag ana karon gamit sa mga sekyu :lol:

i c !!!! ako pala ang maduming isip hahahaha :lol: :runaway:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/rajah_soliman/9999%20DAVAO%20PIX/111498065_2242744f18.jpg


kailan daw idedemolish... may plans na ba for a midsize structure inside aldevinco?

dapat last year pa yan problema walang lilipatan ang mga tenant kasi doon sila ililpat sa city triangle ayaw nila ,maliit daw yon na mang katabi nila na vacant lot mahal binebenta.

oh... so that explains your family's mindanao adventure... nice to know that paul... my popskie was zambaleno-ilokano- ethnically, but grew up in tayabas (quezon)... magkababayan din pala ang roots natin :cheers:

@davaoeagle... your suggestion sounds good... (re:for next thread)... :okay:

it may sound unfortunate but magsaysay was one reason why mindanao today is nearly denuded. unless of course if those with logging concessions practiced selective logging coupled with replanting.

any picture of him? sya ba yoong may hawak na ahas palagi? sya ba yong si Fr. Tropa?

Fr. Tropa is dead ... nabalitaan ba nyo yung news sa Bacolod ba yun na may sect na pinapakin nila na buhay na kanding and buaya ..yun ka tropa yun ni Fr. Tropa :lol:

dapat last year pa yan problema walang lilipatan ang mga tenant kasi doon sila ililpat sa city triangle ayaw nila ,maliit daw yon na mang katabi nila na vacant lot mahal binebenta.

so close shop na lang sana muna sila.... habang u/c....

it may sound unfortunate but magsaysay was one reason why mindanao today is nearly denuded. unless of course if those with logging concessions practiced selective logging coupled with replanting.

to add up to that... the displacement of many local tribes ... :ohno:

so close shop na lang sana muna sila.... habang u/c....

papalag ang mga owners niyan kung close shop kaya nga di malaman nila Alcantara ano ang gagawin.

it may sound unfortunate but magsaysay was one reason why mindanao today is nearly denuded. unless of course if those with logging concessions practiced selective logging coupled with replanting.

but still we are lucky kaysa some areas in Luzon and Visayas ..siguro sa sobrang laki ng Mindanao hindi nila maubos ubos .

papalag ang mga owners niyan kung close shop kaya nga di malaman nila Alcantara ano ang gagawin.

arte naman nila, parang hindi naman kumikita yoong mga shops dyan :lol:

malakas ang kita nila di lang naman displays sila kumikita.... alam mo naman kung saan ;) kumakain lang naman sila araw-araw sa merco :lol:

microtel update

- 2 weeks na lng yehey!! :lol:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy016-3.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy012-2.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy010-1.jpg

demolishing aldevinco? it's already an institution and an icon. i remember that in the late 60s, my aunt brought me there to shop for my regalo (hehehe). i have one relative who has a store (san jose commercial), i dunno if it's still there.

Harry's Performance Center

-:lol: d maklaro ang pic. kuha ko btter pic ugma :lol:

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy022-2.jpg

microtel update

- 2 weeks na lng yehey!! :lol:
http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy016-3.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy012-2.jpg

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy010-1.jpg

human na gyud ang sign board? yay!:lol: :lol:

u/c davao jones academy

http://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f226/nick4ubaby/kikoy015-1.jpg

oi hapit naman diay ta mag thread 40. unsay title sa next thread? :wave:

sa buhangin na? i'd say buhangin is a fast growth area. in 30 years, from a sleepy and rebel infested district, so much have changed. that area in the gym was where the old palengke was. towards the late 70s, the diversion road spurred those changes.

oi hapit naman diay ta mag thread 40. unsay title sa next thread? :wave:

hapit na diay ang new thread countdown.:banana: :banana: :banana: nganong nagdali-dali man mo mga dongs?

oi hapit naman diay ta mag thread 40. unsay title sa next thread? :wave:

Davao All The Way (life begins at thread 40).:lol: :lol:

oi hapit naman diay ta mag thread 40. unsay title sa next thread? :wave:

wa jud ko nag kamali ngita nag ug thread title :lol: nick ...naa toy suggestion si Rajah... Melting pot daw :D
Harry's Performance center diay to? di ba murag showroom man sa isa ka car company na?

tung old JS Foodcourt .."times square" na ang ngalan.nindot baya ug exterior :D basi naa makaagi palihug kuha ug picture :D

OT but green :D

Green Cars Made in PI ... more of this please!!!

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2007/01/28/article_201723_01-28-2007.jpg
Energy Secretary Rafael Lotilla (3rd right) and US Ambassador Kristie Kenny (5th right) lead the unveiling of the model of the would be first Philippine solar-powered car. The solar-powered car named Sinag or Rays are being built by a group of students and will be the country's entry to the World Solar Challenge 2007 in Australia. (AP photo)

how about "DAVAO@40: the REAL EXPERIENCE"

..tapos post ta ug street scenes (with story of course) depicting the day to day davaoeno way of life..mapa dvd vendor sa san pedro, 911 in action, bar hopping..para naman ma feel ng mga di taga davao ang buhay davao..not just pics of buildings..

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2007/01/28/article_201701_01-28-2007.jpg

Despite City Ordinance No. 110 prohibiting the closure and putting up of bus terminals in the city outside the Davao Overland Transport Terminal in Ecoland, buses ferrying passengers to the Island Garden City of Samal solicit commuters at a satellite terminal in Agdao, Davao. (Contributed photo)

facit: we need a bridge to directly connect motorists and passengers plying between the two cities... with a bridge and a direct route igacos-davao, it would make it profitable for bus companies to service the areas as it will increase and ease passenger movement, hence, a visit to the island garden city would be like a visit to tagum city. :cheers:

Sunday, January 28, 2007
Eaga shows clear signs of growth

CEBU CITY -- Leaders of the four-country grouping called Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines East Asean Growth Area (BIMP-Eaga) are seeing encouraging signs of growth in the sub-region as government and private sector players rev up efforts to make Eaga flagship programs and projects moving.

At the recently held third BIMP-Eaga Leaders Summit in Cebu, BIMP-Eaga leaders, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei, President Susilo Bambang Yudyohono of Indonesia, Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi and President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of the Philippines noted achievements in the BIMP-Eaga Roadmap to Development 2006-2010, saying that signs are clear that the sub-region will accelerate growth over the next medium term.

In a joint statement, the leaders said they were encouraged with the progress achieved in the implementation of the BIMP-Eaga Roadmap to Development 2006-2010, particularly the initiatives to facilitate the accelerated implementation of the flagship projects.

At the summit, Dato Seri Syed Hamid Albar, standing chair of the BIMP-Eaga Signing Ministers, presented to the leaders the accomplishments in the BIMP-Eaga roadmap over a 12-month period of implementation as well as status of compliance to the leaders' directives during the 2nd BIMP-Eaga Leaders summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last December 2005.

Among the major breakthroughs cited were the initiatives taken by the energy, transport and CIQS or customs-immigration-quarantine-security sectors.

Last year, Filipino-Russian join venture Mosphil Aero launched its regular flight between Zamboanga City in the Philippines to Sandakan in Sabah, Malaysia and this was followed by Sriwijaya Airlines launching its own flight between Manado in North Sulawesi and Davao City.

Shipping service between the municipality of Glan in Sarangani and Bitung via Tahuna Islands in Indonesia was also launched in October.

To strengthen trade facilitation, the BIMP-Eaga CIQS Task Force was also formed in August last year with the assistance of the Asian Development Bank and the German Technical Cooperation. Philippines and Malaysia have also conducted two Joint Border Patrol Exercises to strengthen security in the common maritime border areas.

Other accomplishments cited include the signing of the joint venture agreement on the BIMP-Eaga Halal Poultry Project, palm oil industry project investment expansion in Malaysia, preparation of the energy action plan, development of tourism packages and marketing materials for BIMP-Eaga, completion of the BIMP-Eaga Database on cross-border trade, investment and tourism and the holding of the 1st BIMP-Eaga Chief Ministers, Governors and Local Governments Forum in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

The leaders stressed prioritization of all BIMP-Eaga flagship projects. They also directed Eaga ministers and senior officials to intensively pursue, monitor and review the implementation of all the programs and projects in order to ensure attainment of the BIMP-Eaga development goals and targets set forth in the roadmap.

The BIMP-Eaga roadmap's ultimate goal over the next five years is to "narrow the development gaps across and within the Eaga member countries as well as across the Asean-6 countries."

This, as BIMP-Eaga, after suffering a backlash from the 1997 financial crisis, is currently gearing towards broadening economic links not just within the sub-region but also to external markets in Asean.

Within the five-year period, BIMP-Eaga stakeholders are hoping to achieve 10% increase in intra-trade and investments among Eaga focus areas and 20% increase in tourism movement within the sub-region by 2010.

Created in 1994, BIMP-Eaga is a four-country grouping collectively pursuing sub-regional economic growth. With an estimated 50 million people spread out across 1.5 million square kilometers of land in four countries, the BIMP-Eaga is Asia's largest sub-regional cooperation. (Medco)

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Beautiful. I'd love to settle here.
are u thinking of buying a land here lili? kano kaya per sqm?

except water tubing its all within davao city ...btw that jaggered rock is still part of davao city .:)
pwede akyatin yan right?

[QUOTE=dinabaw;11494163]]Samal Rock Climbing/rapeling....[/SIZE]
this is more like it..
a friend of mine wanna invest in something like this.buying a land will be great in this area.where is this?
a davao guy here advised to buy in toril.isnt it edenpark there? it will be so so expensive..any idea?