Davao City and Samal Island [Archive] - Page 92

Rajah_Soliman

February 26th, 2007, 07:03 PM

davaoeagle

February 26th, 2007, 07:56 PM

^^

Hi Jude!

I agree. He should just hit the road to slumberland. Welcome Mayor Rodolfo del Rosario- a guy touted to elevate Samal Island to international standards.

Rajah_Soliman

February 26th, 2007, 08:49 PM

^^ hi loi, gisapot gyud ko sa balita :lol: ... how could he conceive of a freeport samal island without connecting their island to ours via a bridge ... i dont understand the logic... there's just one thing in my mind.. he couldnt fulfill his promise during his term and now he's backing-out to the tune of.... la la la the bridge will cause prostitution.... hay naku... trapo rin pala sya... akala ko dynamic... :cheers:

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 12:59 AM

Congratulations Davao for the recently concluded - Davao International Travel and Lifestyle Show!

It was a major success....

And it doesn't end here....next stop is the Manufacturing Technology Davao 2007 on March 1 to 3 @ Davao Convention and Trade Center.

3rd International Plastics & Packaging Machinery, Factory Equipment, Hardware Products, Power Tools & Welding Technology & Services Exhibition

Incorporating:
FOODTECH DAVAO - 3rd International Packaging, Processing & Plastics Technology, Bakery Equipment & Ingredients, Food & Beverages, Confectionery& H&ling Exhibition

THE T.O.P.S. SHOW - 3rd Business Solutions, Audio & Visual Communications, Digital Printing, Graphic Design, Office Machines, Corporate Gifts, Products & Services Exhibition

WOODMACH DAVAO - 3rd Wood, Woodworking, Furniture-Making Machinery, Furnishings & Furniture Accessories Exhibition

PLUS!!!!

BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION DAVAO 2007 (March 1 to 3 @ SM Entertainment Center)

an International exhibit which is a building and construction show.

^^ these are for this March alone.....more list of events later on!

DAVAO is definitely the Convention Capital of Mindanao!

franz235

February 27th, 2007, 01:24 AM

junax

February 27th, 2007, 03:46 AM

not quite impresive markings but at least davao main roads are getting fresh overlays...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/roads.jpg

even in the outskirts...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/roads2.jpg

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 06:59 AM

Councilor asks Brunei Sultan to consider DC in P500-M Halal plant
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

A city councilor has asked the government of Brunei Darussalam to consider the city for its plan of setting up of a Halal food processing plant. Councilor Peter Laviña, city council committee on trade and commerce, wrote Brunei ’s leader, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, offering the city as area for the P500 million investment. In his letter, Laviña cited that the city, being the largest in Mindanao and the “de-facto” center of the four-country Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines-East Asean Growth Area, is also the most competitive metropolitan city in the country based on the study conducted by the Asian Institute of Management. “It ( Davao City ) has excellent food supply of Halal meat products. The city has a Halal Food Council,” said Laviña in his letter, pointing out that the city, as all parts of Mindanao , is also free from the food-and-mouth disease and bird flu virus. The councilor also mentioned in his letter that the city has a good supply of human resources and the city government offers good incentives to prospective investors. Last week, in a story published in Business World, Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap mentioned that Brunei was considering investing P500 million for a Halal manufacturing plant. Yap said that he and an official of the Brunei government initially discussed the plan as he even invited officials of the Brunei government to visit the country to see for themselves its potentials as investment area for Halal food products. Muslims only eat Halal food, or food products that pass through Islamic mechanisms before they are made available for customers. Late last year, a group of investments in the two countries have initially discussed the plan to come up with a Halal company in the hope of filling in the void left by Halal world suppliers that have suffered from the bird flu virus. Business representatives of the two countries decided to come up with the plan after the plan of establishing a company composed of representatives from the four countries in the sub-regional group failed to take off. Asked on the proposal, Vicente Lao, who represented Mindanao in the discussion of the plan to come up with a company that will be composed of investors from the Philippines and Brunei, said there was no final structure yet. However, Lao said he was hopeful that the two countries will finally be able to set up the company so that it can penetrate the Halal markets in the world, particularly the Middle East . Based on the estimates of the office of Yap, the Halal food market is a $150 billion industry with about 1.8 million consumers in 112 countries. Two years ago, business leaders of the sub-regional group initiated the formation of a company that was supposed to supply Halal food products not just within the sub-region, but the international markets. Under the agreement, the Philippines, being free from the bird flu virus, would take charge of the growing of poultry products, while Indonesia will supply the feeds requirements considering that corn, the main chicken feed, is cheaper in that country. Malaysia will take charge of the processing, while Brunei will provide the Halal certification considering that its certification mechanism is recognized worldwide. But the company failed to take off considering that it was hounded by problems, among them policies of the four governments. One problem was the refusal of the Philippine government for poultry raisers to import corn from Indonesia on the pretext that this would expose the industry to the bird flu virus. However, Romeo Serra, Mindanao Business Council chair and a plant pathologist, dismissed the concern of the Philippine government, saying it was highly improbable for the virus to live in such a condition.

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:04 AM

Samal to set up economic zone
By Carmelito Q. Francisco

The Island Garden City of Samal has started drafting the plan to set up a P20 billion economic zone and free port as the Lower House approved the proposal just recently. Cleto Gales Jr., city administrator of the nearby city, said the city government has started considering the setting up of an international free port that will complement the economic zone. Gales said the city government will come up with a technical working group that will draw the final plan for the economic zone. Gales said the international free port will serve as the docking area of goods that will be brought to the economic zone. “Most probably the economic zone will be considered in a place with less population,” he said, saying that the zone will also complement the plan of establishing a bridge that will connect the two cities. The city government has the difficulty in coming up with a comprehensive plan for the economic zone because the Upper House has yet to approve the proposal, Gales said. However, if approved, the proposal will call for the creation of the economic zone authority in six months that will monitor the implementation of the programs of development, he added. He said the city government already did a workshop on the impact of the economic zone to the development of the island city. Unless the proposal is approved, the plan will still not have the specific features needed for the concrete plan, Gales said. “Our idea now is to come up with a complete feasibility study for the proposal,” he said. Gales hopes that the Senate will approve the proposal before the new set of lawmakers gets elected in the May 11 elections. The economic zone will also complement the 224-hectare mariculture park of the city government, an area where high-value fish varieties have been grown for both local and foreign market, he said. The mariculture park, which already earned the city government several awards, has become among the most attractive investment area in the city which is better known for its resort that its investment areas. “That (economic zone) would even be a boost to the mariculture park, because in terms of access to market, it will already have a point of entry and exit for its products,” he said. Filed by Davao del Norte Rep. Antonio Floirendo Jr., the economic zone bill proposes for the establishment of an economic zone similar to those found in Hong Kong, Singapore and Labuan in Malaysia . The economic zone, based on the bill, will be a “self-sustaining industrial, commercial, tourist/recreational, banking, investment and financial center” under the management of the authority. The bill also proposes for the extending of incentives to investors who will locate in the economic zone and that they will also be provided with leniency in terms of importing the goods that are to be sold. Among the tax incentives will be relaxing tariff duties on imported goods, the proposal said. The proposal also states that the economic zone, through the authority, will have the power to acquire lands, through sale or other legal means that will form part of the zone.

Bagani

February 27th, 2007, 07:06 AM

Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Mayor: Samal-Davao bridge might bring more woes than gains

A PROPOSED bridge linking Davao City and the Island Garden City of Samal (Igacos) may bring more problems that benefits, Igacos Mayor Rogelio Antalan said during Monday's Kapehan sa Dabaw.

The plan to build a bridge to link the two cities to hasten travel has been proposed more than a decade ago and highlighted in a study made by the Japan International Cooperation Agency.

Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007

But Antalan said that with the construction of a multi-million-peso bridge that would link the island city to the mainland, informal settlers and other adverse effects of development might plague the city.

Aside from informal settlers, Antalan also fears that prostitution and illegal drugs would proliferate in the island.

The identified "bridge site" is in the area where the present ferry is located, which in the Davao City side is surrounded by settlements that abound with gangs and gangster activities.

Antalan said if ever there will be development in the island city, it should not be contradictory to the maintenance of environmental balance.

The island city, he said, is aiming for an ecologically viable form of development.

"The people of Samal have not yet decided as to what they really want," the mayor said.

Antalan, who is now on last term as mayor, added that he will not be running for any government position in the coming May elections. (CPM)
Sun.Star

imo. I DONT THINK WE NEED PEOPLE LIKE HIM WHO ARE AFRAID OF CHANGE. The bridge is not the evil, it's the people. With or without the bridge, prostitution will flourish for as long as people are not given economic options to live a decent life ..... Mr. Antalan, go and retire :cheers:

I'll say it again: the people of IGACOS are confused with what directions to take for the future of their City.

Do they want a tourist city, a garden city? Or a free zone with industrial areas? Could they exist side-by-side?

With the bridge, you could now say goodbye to the future of tourism and ecotourism of IGACOS. How do you plan to protect all of the Island's natural assets if you cannot control influx of people and development because of the magnet that will be created by the bridge?

And I think it would be a mistake to compare IGACOS with Mactan because its natural assets are nothing compared to IGACOS. Samal has waterfalls, bat colony, coraline-limestone hills, caves, white sand beaches, dive sites, etc. that need to be protected. If we are willing to give these all up to uncontrolled development, then push the bridge.

If these thoughts are suspected of being anti-development, then I would think mali. Think of Pearl Farm and other resorts in the Island. The absence of a bridge is no hindrance to development. The 20-Year Tourism Master Plan for Samal Islands would support this.

Now if the government can make all measures in place to arrest this anticipated problems way ahead of the bridge, I may consider the bridge. Kung hindi, goodbye Samal Island.

But prostitution comes with the territory. You cannot stop it. Control, regulate, baka pwede pa.

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:18 AM

Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Tourist arrivals in RP seen to increase 8-10% this year
By Nelson C. Bagaforo and Carlo P. Mallo

THE government sees an eight to 10 percent growth in tourist arrivals in 2007, Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano said over the weekend.

Arrivals last year reached a record 2.84 million, and the goal is to increase that to as many as 3.2 million this year, he said.

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"In the medium term, 60 percent of our tourists will continue to come from northeast Asia," Durano told reporters following a business forum in Manila.

In Davao City, Durano assured a bright year ahead for industry players in the city.

"Year 2007 will be a good one for the tourism industry in Davao and the Department of Tourism (DOT) will ensure that the city will get a piece of the action," he told tourism stakeholders at the opening ceremonies of the 1st Davao International Travel, Tours, Leisure & Lifestyle Exhibition or the Davao Travel Show 2007 on Friday.

Last year, Durano said South Korea narrowly beat the US as the country's top source of visitors. Japan was the third largest, while China was the fastest growing.

The Philippines aims to attract five million foreign visitors by 2010.

Durano said the latest data show that tourism accounts for less than 3 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). The goal is to raise that to 5 percent by 2010.

Spending a daily average of $90 a day per visitor, tourism last year injected about $2.7 billion into the economy, Durano said.

He also expressed optimism in the position of Davao as the next tourism destination in the Asean region as two direct inbound and outbound flights are slated to begin this year.

Durano made mention of the flights connecting the city directly with Hong Kong, China and Inchon, South Korea.

He expressed support to the full liberalization of air routes in the city, saying it is one way to boost tourism industry in the region.

Meanwhile, tourism committee chair Councilor Susabel Reta said the Davao Travel Show 2007 is another boost to the tourism industry.

"The mere presence of the exhibitors from the various places shows that there is nothing wrong with Davao City," Reta said.

For Councilor Peter Laviña, the event proves the potential of the city in the tourism industry.

He also added that it is a good activity in promoting not only the city, but also the whole of Mindanao.

The Malaysian Consul, Hussein Bakar, also believes that the event promotes Davao as a strong contender as a travel and convention destination in the BIMP-Eaga sub-region.

BIMP-Eaga tourism council chair Mary Ann Montemayor expressed confidence that the exposure of Davao City through the travel shoe is a giant leap for the tourism industry and has aggressively taken its stand in gearing the city as the next travel destination.

"This is a manifestation of the good cooperation between the government and private sector in the promotion of tourism in the city," Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta told Sun.Star Davao.

She added that the event was a welcome development and an encouragement for tourists to visit the city.

Ady001

February 27th, 2007, 09:17 AM

Netfront - the next lifestyle enclave in Davao City

The korean owner of Netfront is currently developing the back of this establishment to be the next lifestyle enclave in Davao.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/DAVAO/davaovisit/Image405.jpg

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^^ inside Netfront - taken around 2am.

OT: Mura'g naa'y pagkabureaucratic na karon diris forums ah...

Back to the topic: This internet cafe reminds me of the days when Arisol was still in the blooms. It sports the same beautiful exteriors, but without the nasty korean boxes and all around horror vacui interiors. :D

Ady001

February 27th, 2007, 09:28 AM

I'll say it again: the people of IGACOS are confused with what directions to take for the future of their City.

Do they want a tourist city, a garden city? Or a free zone with industrial areas? Could they exist side-by-side?

With the bridge, you could now say goodbye to the future of tourism and ecotourism of IGACOS. How do you plan to protect all of the Island's natural assets if you cannot control influx of people and development because of the magnet that will be created by the bridge?

And I think it would be a mistake to compare IGACOS with Mactan because its natural assets are nothing compared to IGACOS. Samal has waterfalls, bat colony, coraline-limestone hills, caves, white sand beaches, dive sites, etc. that need to be protected. If we are willing to give these all up to uncontrolled development, then push the bridge.

If these thoughts are suspected of being anti-development, then I would think mali. Think of Pearl Farm and other resorts in the Island. The absence of a bridge is no hindrance to development. The 20-Year Tourism Master Plan for Samal Islands would support this.

Now if the government can make all measures in place to arrest this anticipated problems way ahead of the bridge, I may consider the bridge. Kung hindi, goodbye Samal Island.

But prostitution comes with the territory. You cannot stop it. Control, regulate, baka pwede pa.

Yup, I'm anticipating for this bridge. It can shorten travel time and what's best, it can make things easier. Basi'g naa pod siyay ferry business from Davao maong dili siya kahimo ana? Development always has those sacrifices, as I've said before; you have to make your plans possible even if there are hindrances.

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 11:11 AM

^^ if we are going to be afraid of hindrances... then forget the future..... why plan then :D !!!

Bagani

February 27th, 2007, 11:18 AM

^^ if we are going to be afraid of hindrances... then forget the future..... why plan then :D !!!

EXACTAMENTO!

You said it right. The absence of a bridge is not a hindrance to development.

TONZI

February 27th, 2007, 11:52 AM

nice pics from davao...

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 01:08 PM

EXACTAMENTO!

You said it right. The absence of a bridge is not a hindrance to development.

i meant the other way around... no bridge, no hindrances, no future plans.... :)

THE BRIDGE is IMPORTANT its absence is a HINDRANCE to future plans.... :cheers:

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 01:12 PM

kinakati ako translation :verdammen Sie jenne Chefs! :D

^^ hi loi, gisapot gyud ko sa balita :lol: ... how could he conceive of a freeport samal island without connecting their island to ours via a bridge ... i dont understand the logic... there's just one thing in my mind.. he couldnt fulfill his promise during his term and now he's backing-out to the tune of.... la la la the bridge will cause prostitution.... hay naku... trapo rin pala sya... akala ko dynamic... :cheers:

Originally Posted by Bagani
Possible opponent is the church because it's a form of gambling.

But for the sake of discussion, we should ask these questions: where would the racetrack be constructed? Are there takers (investors) other than the Mindanao Jockey and Country Club? Would this contribute to Davao's economy? Etc..

maybe we can have a win-win solution let's put the racetrack and gambling (which btw will never prosper if digong is still around )in IGACOS so in that way IGACOS still can retain it's acronym (Island Gambling City of Samal ) :D,no industrial pollution , the ilsand will stay pristine and it will generate jobs
and of course we don't need the bridge ( we let the gamblers stay as long as we can, wa nay biyahi or guba ang pambot pag naay mo sibat :D) anway thats what Vegas do when they have rich gamblers playing in there casinos ' let them stay as long as they can' ..opps if they still have money :lol:

btw raj prostitioon will always be their bridge or no bridge , remember the 'banca girls' :D

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 01:20 PM

^^ i dont care if they turn it into a island las vegas... what matters to me most is the future plan to make the island a freeport... unfortunately, planners in the Philippines have a twisted understanding of what a workable/sustainable plan is and (unfounded) ideology (kuno)... the more they delay this, the more davao is going to be left out IMO :cheers:

Bagani

February 27th, 2007, 01:26 PM

kinakati ako translation :verdammen Sie jenne Chefs! :

Condemn Who?

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 01:39 PM

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 02:06 PM

seriious :D ..so bridge or no bridge? :)

@Bagani : the one who's handling the projects in IGACOS ;)

i am FOR THE BRIDGE :D serious ko :sleepy:

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 02:11 PM

Condemn Who?

i think the translation should be : blame your boss...

@dinabaw... where did you learn German? and how? :D

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 02:12 PM

haha ok maybe you change your mind if you see this :D

Samal Island....

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8183/0172e22ca1ff4966890a582hm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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i have a teacher in Nothern Europe....beifall :cheers:... ;)

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 02:21 PM

Chinatown

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really "blame your boss "? i thought... d..n those bosses !:lol:

photos are flickr find.

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 02:30 PM

Musikahan sa Tagum

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by arvtravz

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 02:35 PM

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dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 02:37 PM

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dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 02:55 PM

Three Davao festivals listed in tourism program
by Suzette @ 6:57 pm. Filed under News, Travel, Place

by Prix D Banzon

Davao City — Three of Davao’s crowd-drawing festivals have been included in the government’s year long tourism promotion.

Department of Tourism (DOT) XI regional director Sonia Garcia at the Tagum City government sponsored press conference at SM City Davao said they need new festivals to be promoted and this should be as distinct and unique from the others.

“Hindi dapat pare pareho ang activities ng ating festival if we are to attract tourists,” she said.

She named the Kadayawan Festival of Davao City, Tagum City’s Musikahan Festival and the Caracoles Festival of the Island Garden City of Samal as the three Davao’s top festivals.

“These festivals project something that can become world class and could bring in many visitors to the area,” she said.

While Musikahan Festival will be celebrated on February 20 to 25, Tagum City Tourism Council president Alma Uy said they aim to develop the festival that could attract even international visitors.

She said in this year’s festival they will be bringing in the Madrigal Singers even as she said that through the event they also branch out to developing talents of which some 1,300 students had availed of the program.

Uy also said that they also consider arts and music blending with the industry as they also work on attracting investors to come into the city.

Garcia meanwhile said that unique festivals like the Musikahan are an attraction especially to foreigners.

She cited for instance that a music festival in Europe would rake in thousands and thousands of tourists.

“This kind of festival could be a potential because it earns the support not only from the city government but also the neighboring municipalities within Davao del Norte,” she said.

She said the need to development new things is really a must to move up to the world class level. (PIA XI)

http://wowdavao.com/blog/?cat=18

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 03:00 PM

Feature: Tagum as country’s major source of coffee
by Suzette @ 2:53 pm. Filed under Business, Place

By Mai Gevera

Davao City — The known banana city is surprisingly revealed as the major source of all Robusta coffee planting materials used in the Philippines.

This was a data given by the leading coffee company, Nescafe, as it held its last leg of the Nescafe Classic First Pick launching in Davao City.

Maureen Guiao, Nescafe’s Marketing Promotions and Events confirmed that the company is sourcing out large volume of coffee seedlings from its coffee farm in Tagum city, just a few kilometers from Davao.

“We have a Nestle Experimental and Demo Farm in Tagum where most of the company’s products are being sourced out,” she said.

The coffee leader is involved in sourcing coffee from around 100,000 Filipino farmers and about 300,000 farm workers in the Philippines who are in some way involved in the planting, harvesting or processing and trading of coffee.

January is the month considered as the first harvest season for coffee and coffee farmers realized that the first ripe and red coffee cherries picked during the beginning of the harvest season especially when carefully selected and roasted produce a unique and flavorful coffee.

This has pushed Nescafe to package and produce another Nescafe Classic First Pick limited edition that offers coffee-lovers a taste of the unique flavor of the first ripe, red coffee cherries.

In a statement made by Nestle’s business executive manager Bruno Olierhoek, he said that there is truly magical about the first coffee harvest of the year and Filipinos get the chance to taste a truly world-class coffee which is only available in the Philippines.

Added to the list of benefits the product gets to offer is the anti-oxidants which are naturally present in coffee. It has tiny molecules that help neutralize the body’s free radicals that attack the cell’s membranes and cause oxidative stress that may lead to cancer and other degenerative diseases. (PIA XI)

http://wowdavao.com/blog/?cat=18

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 03:00 PM

The pictures are amazing.. :okay: a bridge will be accessory to the preservation of the island's natural beauty ;)

re: your teacher from northern europe... nabanhaw na? :lol:

haha ok maybe you change your mind if you see this :D

Samal Island....

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/8183/0172e22ca1ff4966890a582hm0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img294.imageshack.us/img294/1069/47ccccf2b69742e9acf6181ef5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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i have a teacher in Nothern Europe....beifall :cheers:... ;)

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 03:02 PM

Xiexie for these pics :bow:

Chinatown

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really "blame your boss "? i thought... d..n those bosses !:lol:

photos are flickr find.

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 03:13 PM

The pictures are amazing.. :okay: a bridge will be accessory to the preservation of the island's natural beauty ;)

re: your teacher from northern europe... nabanhaw na? :lol:

piskot kini sige tag english .... bahaw diay.... trans: too much eating past rice can harm your english :lol:

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 03:30 PM

^^ i'm sinjin's secret agent... I'm giving you a warning... write in english or else.... :D (j/K)

dinabaw

February 27th, 2007, 03:53 PM

shhh tulog pa yon , anyway

our 3 Festivals are truly Filipino.... SSC indeed :D

Kadayawan = Lumad

Musikahan = Tagalog

Caracoles= Spanish /Chavacano

we need 1 more ...an english name festival .....October Fest :D
:cheers:

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 04:04 PM

anong activities dyan sa darating na semana santa? sino ang ipapako sa crus :lol:

we should have something like this....

bpKhM9MdYvA

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 04:05 PM

^^ si angging

anyway, pls click on the link..

sino naaalala nyo? :lol:

http://www.threebrain.com/dailies2.php?daily=480

abskess

February 27th, 2007, 04:08 PM

There seems to be an-on-going reclamation projrct besides SASA WHARF. This might be the New Passenger Terminal...:)

Abangan!!!

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 04:13 PM

... any picture, sir abskess? :cheers:

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 04:16 PM

may "Clearing" din sa Lanang Golf.....hmmmmmmmm:D

abskess

February 27th, 2007, 04:25 PM

... any picture, sir abskess? :cheers:

unfortunately I wasnt able to bring my cam with me sir Raj...:)

abskess

February 27th, 2007, 04:25 PM

;11930094']may "Clearing" din sa Lanang Golf.....hmmmmmmmm:D

Baka naglilinis lang bro...:lol:

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 04:30 PM

;11930094']may "Clearing" din sa Lanang Golf.....hmmmmmmmm:D

:yes: ito na kaya yoong big surprise for 2007 :D

abskess

February 27th, 2007, 04:45 PM

:yes: ito na kaya yoong big surprise for 2007 :D

ABANGAN....

:banana: :banana: :banana:

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 04:58 PM

^^ ^^ ^^ :okay: ABANGAN !!!! http://www.skyscrapercity.com/customavatars/avatar60095_10.gif

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 05:01 PM

sige lang..ako nang bantayan :) i pass there almost every other day :)

DexterTexter

February 27th, 2007, 05:58 PM

^^ pangutan-in si dexter dong waway, sya man ang attorney diri... ako bugo pod ko :lol:

Lol! It's called legislation by inaction. It's true, when the president fails to sign or veto the bill within 15 days (if I remember correctly) from referral to him, the bill automatically becomes LAW.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 05:59 PM

^^

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......Good morning Davao!

DexterTexter

February 27th, 2007, 06:08 PM

^^

waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa......Good morning Davao!

gud AM 'Goys!

@Tj ...sorry i wasn't able to respond to you very soon. I'm sure you've passed by our agency's office kasi may picture ka sa katabing building. Nasa tapat lang kami ng SSS Bajada, near Hazels and Space Burger. Haven't been online for quite long... mejo busy-busy ko karun. LoL. Hope you enjoyed your stay in Davao.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 06:11 PM

^^ it's ok..i ll meet u soon...

whoa....dun kau sa may Dimsum Diner banda bro? yung new building?Anyway, bro i hope u can help me..do u have any idea if how much ang rent dun sa may new building na ala pyramid? or sa any new commercial complexes around Davao....basta near sa schools, hospitals, or offices....I am planning to set up a small biz kc in Davao.

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 06:39 PM

sa redwood square jech! :)

anyway..watch out for a new (well old pero i renovate) na bar sa venue compund designed by yours truly :) unta dili masuhong :D

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 06:49 PM

^^ i already checked with RedWood Square....that's why i got the number of one of their officers..kaso, there's no definite time to when they will start or finish the construction :( the average space is between 15 to 20k and they have restrictions to the kind of biz their locator will be putting up. Also, im eyeing a 24-hour biz.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 06:52 PM

;11932112']sa redwood square jech! :)

anyway..watch out for a new (well old pero i renovate) na bar sa venue compund designed by yours truly :) unta dili masuhong :D

^^ wow congrats! this will be ur second bar / project right? after Aquarium!

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 06:53 PM

3rd...frankies KTV first then Aquarium..or 4th if you consider Hazels Coffee a bar :D

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 06:55 PM

Lol! It's called legislation by inaction. It's true, when the president fails to sign or veto the bill within 15 days (if I remember correctly) from referral to him, the bill automatically becomes LAW.

we need more of these inactions then :lol: (provided we have proactive legislators who can author bills that will be advantageous to davao) :cheers:

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 06:56 PM

There seems to be an-on-going reclamation projrct besides SASA WHARF. This might be the New Passenger Terminal...:)

Abangan!!!

That could be the Sasa Seaport Expansion or the rumored expansion of an old resort owned by a relative of my Davaoeño friends here. Said resort will reclaim a portion of the sea to build a hotel. The guy I spoke to is privy to the plan.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 06:58 PM

^^ cool! well ive never been to Hazels Coffee..where is it located? well..it can be considered a bar i guess...or atleast ka level nya..ehehehe bar/bistro/shops....

by the way, you've mentioned about this clearing sa Lanang Golf..d kaya nanglimpyo lang? eheheheh i wonder what is it going to be...

Also, about the Medical Tower of Davao Mission, diba it was supposed to be built near the Davao Chamber of Commerce Building? The last time i checked the place, parang nawala yung naka fence na lot....:(

franz235

February 27th, 2007, 07:00 PM

^^^ iba din po ba yung Marina Project??? Ano nga yung Business Park sa Buhangin??

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:01 PM

we need more of these inactions then :lol: (provided we have proactive legislators who can author bills that will be advantageous to davao) :cheers:

I agree with you Jude, we need more of this type of infras in Davao. If we continue to be daunted by the "imaginary" ill effects of these projects then we should dismiss our plans to set up a free port in Samal. It's no brainer, no bridge, no development. No development translates to impoverished IGACOS.

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:02 PM

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:03 PM

That could be the Sasa Seaport Expansion or the rumored expansion of an old resort owned by a relative of my Davaoeño friends here. Said resort will reclaim a portion of the sea to build a hotel. The guy I spoke to is privy to the plan.

Wow...i hope eto yung resort! it would be an added attraction. Good morning kuya davaoeagle, kuya waway and kuya rajah!

Anyway, another tidbits re Davao..eheheheh I spoke with one of the Sales Manager of Filinvest who handles the Ocean Cove Leisure and Residential Estate..sabi nya...whitesand daw ang shoreline? i wonder if she was just bluffing or this is really their plan......sana! ehehehehehehehhe

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:04 PM

re: medical tower naman, yun nga daw..marami pang acounts receivables yung MMG kaya di pa ma apporve ang loan..anyway, santos land may architect ana..maybe pwede mo tanungin yung contact mo kung ano na..sayang din yun 19 storeys pa naman :D

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:05 PM

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

A red-spotted coral crab (Trapezia rufopunctata) appears to be standing its ground as it hides within coral branches off Punta Dumalag in Matina Aplaya. A 911 volunteer diver (right photo) was inspecting a coral reef a week ago. (Sun.Star Davao/Stella A. Estremera)

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:07 PM

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
'Peaceful entry' of foreign investors in Diwalwal seen
By Ben O. Tesiorna

THE regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is hopeful that the entry of foreign investors in the 8,100-hectare Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area would be peaceful.

DENR Regional Director Ricardo Calderon said unlike before when the National Government was insensitive to the plight and demand of small-scale miners, the new administrators of Philippine Mining Development Corporation went to Diwalwal to see for themselves the real situation and sentiments of the miners there.

"Their plans now are different. They are now more sensitive to the small-scale miners and it's a good thing. Their approach is more peaceful," Calderon said.

He confirmed that the government has excluded the 729-hectare Mt. Diwata gold-rush area from the public bidding in order to appease thousands of miners in Diwalwal who earlier vowed to resist entry of foreign mining corporations in the area "until the last drop of our blood."

At present, Calderon said, the biggest stumbling block in the entry of foreign investors in Diwalwal is the peace and order situation in the area.

"That is why Mayor Rodrigo Duterte's statement last week that he will fully support the government's plan of action in Diwalwal was really a big thing," Calderon said.

During the Regional Peace and Order Council meeting last week, Duterte, who chairs the council, said that if he will have his way he would implement the full force of the law and not let anyone get in his way, even the New People's Army.

But Mt. Diwata barangay captain Franco Tito thinks otherwise as he reiterated that Duterte is not needed in the gold-rush mountain of Diwalwal since there is a stable peace and order situation in the area.

Tito said that Duterte's style of governance is not needed in Diwalwal. He suggested, instead, for Duterte to look into the spate of killings in the whole of Monkayo rather than focus on Diwalwal alone.

The village chief said they are also not against the entry of the government in Diwalwal for as long as they do not bring in foreign mining investors in the area.

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 07:07 PM

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:07 PM

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Lufthansa eyes Davao market
By Carlo P. Mallo

OFFICIALS of German airline Lufthansa were in Davao City over the weekend as the airline company took part in the recently concluded Davao Travel Show 2007.

Headed by the general manager for the Philippines Christopher Zimmer, Lufthansa participated in the three-day long event in order to "get a picture" of the tourism market in Davao City.

"We are basically here to do a feasibility study on the market of Davao City," Zimmer told Sun.Star Davao.

The airline, he said, also hopes to gain a better perspective of the city.

He said the Davao International Airport is one of the best in the country.

"The airport does not have to be reconfigured to fit the standards of Lufthansa," Zimmer said, implying the possibility of having Lufthansa service flights going in and out of Davao.

The airline also wishes to strengthen its presence in Davao City, as it considers the city as a hub for Philippine tourism.

"I would like to assure Davao and the Mindanao market of Lufthansa's commitment to provide reliable, comfortable, convenient, and a wide range of on-time travel options for business and leisure," Zimmer added.

Lufthansa has been serving the Philippines since 1986 and has a daily flight from Manila to Frankfurt.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:09 PM

;11932493']re: medical tower naman, yun nga daw..marami pang acounts receivables yung MMG kaya di pa ma apporve ang loan..anyway, santos land may architect ana..maybe pwede mo tanungin yung contact mo kung ano na..sayang din yun 19 storeys pa naman :D

If i were their management, dapat simulan na now kc we're positioning our city as one of the country's key player in medical tourism. Sayang naman...some of the hospitals in the city are currently expanding - (Davao Doc, uhmmm may expansion ba sa DMC?, when i checked San Pedro - iba na ang facade nila - bagong ligo eheheheh). Ang daming neigboring cities such as Palau, Manado in Indonesia, and people from other provinces of Indonesia ang pumupunta sa Davao for such purpose.

Talking about foreigners, I was just wondering..diba the Consulate of Indonesia (if that's how we call it) is located sa Ecoland? how come, last weekend, I saw a new building - consular office din daw ng Indonesia dun sa may shortcut papuntang NCCC? it's also a huge building.

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 07:09 PM

^^ actually LH is already servicing DVO through Silk Air (may existing agreement na sila with SQ)... Willkommen zu Davao sehr geehrte Damen und Herren :cheers:

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:12 PM

If i were their management, dapat simulan na now kc we're positioning our city as one of the country's key player in medical tourism. Sayang naman...some of the hospitals in the city are currently expanding - (Davao Doc, uhmmm may expansion ba sa DMC?, when i checked San Pedro - iba na ang facade nila - bagong ligo eheheheh). Ang daming neigboring cities such as Palau, Manado in Indonesia, and people from other provinces of Indonesia ang pumupunta sa Davao for such purpose.

Talking about foreigners, I was just wondering..diba the Consulate of Indonesia (if that's how we call it) is located sa Ecoland? how come, last weekend, I saw a new building - consular office din daw ng Indonesia dun sa may shortcut papuntang NCCC? it's also a huge building.

yun bang mukhang damosa? di consulate yun..dati consulate at yun pero dunno ano na yun ngayon..pero indonesian chu chu pa rin :D

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:12 PM

Wow...i hope eto yung resort! it would be an added attraction. Good morning kuya davaoeagle, kuya waway and kuya rajah!

Anyway, another tidbits re Davao..eheheheh I spoke with one of the Sales Manager of Filinvest who handles the Ocean Cove Leisure and Residential Estate..sabi nya...whitesand daw ang shoreline? i wonder if she was just bluffing or this is really their plan......sana! ehehehehehehehhe

good nmorning little bro!

In this day and age, anything can turn to honey. They can always haul off dump track loads of white sand from nearby Samal and dump it on the black beach front there.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:13 PM

^^ actually LH is already servicing DVO through Silk Air (may existing agreement na sila with SQ)... Willkommen zu Davao sehr geehrte Damen und Herren :cheers:

^^ yeah we call that here in Expedia as interline ticketing agreement or codeshare...ehehehehehehhe.....I wonder if that's the scenario with Lufthansa in Davao. Dabawenyos purchase their tickets but fly through another airline such as Silkair.

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 07:15 PM

I agree with you Jude, we need more of this type of infras in Davao. If we continue to be daunted by the "imaginary" ill effects of these projects then we should dismiss our plans to set up a free port in Samal. It's no brainer, no bridge, no development. No development translates to impoverished IGACOS.

salamat for agreeing Loi! .... McArthur once said "those who are afraid to die, are not fit to live" -> we simply change the word "die" to "change" aka "develop" and the whole thing will apply to this "bridge argument" .... i'm getting too philosophical now... :lol:

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:19 PM

^^ actually LH is already servicing DVO through Silk Air (may existing agreement na sila with SQ)... Willkommen zu Davao sehr geehrte Damen und Herren :cheers:

I see, so it's not a long wait a guess for them to service Davao-Switzerland (?!) with their own aircraft at that. I've heard, they are the most expensive airline around who have no qualms pampering their own FAs. I've seen them checking in at a huge, 6 star hotel here and boy, did they look so gorgeous.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:19 PM

;11932640']yun bang mukhang damosa? di consulate yun..dati consulate at yun pero dunno ano na yun ngayon..pero indonesian chu chu pa rin :D

hindi ba bago yun? kc when i used to live in Davao - around 2003, i havent noticed that building.

Alam ko lang is Indonesian Consulate...i think ang nakasulat dun sa ala Damosa designed building is Indonesian Consular Office..any difference between the two?

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:21 PM

nahiram namin ang plans nun before (mga 1999) and gawa na siya that time..i doubt its a consular office kasi parang open hall lang sa baba tapos konting offices sa taas..:) baka extension/special building ng consular office lang

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:24 PM

salamat for agreeing Loi! .... McArthur once said "those who are afraid to die, are not fit to live" -> we simply change the word "die" to "change" aka "develop" and the whole thing will apply to this "bridge argument" .... i'm getting too philosophical now... :lol:

My philosophy on the subject issue is simple: Your eyes feast on Samal's awesome beauty with an empty stomach or enjoy Samal to the hilt with your hard-earned bucks from the businesses around. Davao is in NO position to decline/parry any developments in that magnitude. Davao will benefit from it, no question. It's a deal!

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:27 PM

salamat for agreeing Loi! .... McArthur once said "those who are afraid to die, are not fit to live" -> we simply change the word "die" to "change" aka "develop" and the whole thing will apply to this "bridge argument" .... i'm getting too philosophical now... :lol:

I'm so sorry sa ibang Dabawenyo friends natin but I am pro-bridge of a bridge. IMO, this will benefit both Davao and Samal cities. Regarding the environment concerns, eternal vigilance is needed. With or without the bridge, environmental degradation will occur if the residence in Samal or the Dabawenyos are not vigilant.

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:28 PM

hindi ba bago yun? kc when i used to live in Davao - around 2003, i havent noticed that building.

Alam ko lang is Indonesian Consulate...i think ang nakasulat dun sa ala Damosa designed building is Indonesian Consular Office..any difference between the two?

I think you are talking to that building in Tulip Drive that was razed by fire in 2003. That was the training centre-cum-dormitory of visiting Indonesian dignitaries..according to my mole.

GTG!

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:30 PM

^^ rezed by fire? gatindog pa man ni hantud karon..basi gi ayo sab :D

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:31 PM

I think you are talking to that building in Tulip Drive that was razed by fire in 2003. That was the training centre-cum-dormitory of visiting Indonesian dignitaries..according to my mole.

GTG!

Tulip Drive got a shorcut papuntang NCCC right? well then, i think that's the one....ahhhh so nasunog yun before? pero right now, it looks new! :)

Nytnyt kuya davaoeagle...

@ rajah - its 15k to 20k per space. yung average size ng space is around 10 sqm.

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 07:32 PM

I see, so it's not a long wait a guess for them to service Davao-Switzerland (?!) with their own aircraft at that. I've heard, they are the most expensive airline around who have no qualms pampering their own FAs. I've seen them checking in at a huge, 6 star hotel here and boy, did they look so gorgeous.

... this i still have to experience, those flying the europe-asia stretch are mostly grannies in look :lol: :lol:

davao-switzerland.... this should be serviced by SwissAir (now defunct, i remember being the last few passengers to fly that airline, i belonged to the last batch of passengers flown out of the US after the sept. 11 attack :ohno: )

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:35 PM

;11932906']^^ rezed by fire? gatindog pa man ni hantud karon..basi gi ayo sab :D

Actually, it was partially gutted by fire, sorry for the wrong working there. Mostly affected were the roofings. The structure was still standing after the fire.

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:35 PM

Tulip Drive got a shorcut papuntang NCCC right? well then, i think that's the one....ahhhh so nasunog yun before? pero right now, it looks new! :)

Nytnyt kuya davaoeagle...

@ rajah - its 15k to 20k per space. yung average size ng space is around 10 sqm.

magtatayo ng stalls ang jacks ridge :) anong biz ba yan binabalak mo?

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:37 PM

Actually, it was partially gutted by fire, sorry for the wrong working there. Mostly affected were the roofings. The structure was still standing after the fire.

ahh kaya pala green na ang roof nya ngayon :D

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:38 PM

... this i still have to experience, those flying the europe-asia stretch are mostly grannies in look :lol: :lol:

davao-switzerland.... this should be serviced by SwissAir (now defunct, i remember being the last few passengers to fly that airline, i belonged to the last batch of passengers flown out of the US after the sept. 11 attack :ohno: )

Those grannies have the moolah to boot Jude! :lol:

Okey, Lufthansa is from Germany right?

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:38 PM

^^ which area sa Jacks Ridge?

there was this area sa Jacks Ridge na may nakasulat : on this site will rise a 2 storey hotel......

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:39 PM

;11933005']ahh kaya pala green na ang roof nya ngayon :D

I hope they restored the pagoda(ish) roofing, very malayan, very ata-bagobo!

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:40 PM

@ Kuya Victor-still same roofing...pero this time green na ang color :)

@ Master Jech - Sa may playground..i think i posted a rendering here before, pero iniisip pa nila if ganun nga ang itatayo or ala MTS tent :)

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:40 PM

Tulip Drive got a shorcut papuntang NCCC right? well then, i think that's the one....ahhhh so nasunog yun before? pero right now, it looks new! :)

Nytnyt kuya davaoeagle...

@ rajah - its 15k to 20k per space. yung average size ng space is around 10 sqm.

That's it. Oh Tulip drive, i always pass by this road and marvel at the grandiose house of Bacolod Chicken Resto owner.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:42 PM

;11932982']magtatayo ng stalls ang jacks ridge :) anong biz ba yan binabalak mo?

A coffee shop / study center....or something like that..I'm still on the planning stage though..depende cguro sa location basta im more into the food biz.....

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:42 PM

;11933061']@ Kuya Victor-still same roofing...pero this time green na ang color :)

@ Master Jech - Sa may playground..i think i posted a rendering here before, pero iniisip pa nila if ganun nga ang itatayo or ala MTS tent :)

Please, enough of those tents. :lol: Let's build more permanent structures reflective of that of the Davao culture....please! :) :lol: :)

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:43 PM

;11933061']@ Kuya Victor-still same roofing...pero this time green na ang color :)

@ Master Jech - Sa may playground..i think i posted a rendering here before, pero iniisip pa nila if ganun nga ang itatayo or ala MTS tent :)

^^ sa may play ground? sayang naman...eh wala na tayong open space sa Jacks Ridge where kids (like me..ehehehhe) can play around. :(

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:44 PM

coffee shop may not be a "go" there..kaka apply lang nila sa starbucks eh..they want a "popular" coffee shop daw to operate the coffee shop sa jacks :)

re: indo building, di yun sa tulip drive, pero sa juna yun, 2 streets parallel sa tulip :)

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:46 PM

^^ sa may play ground? sayang naman...eh wala na tayong open space sa Jacks Ridge where kids (like me..ehehehhe) can play around. :(

dami nilang plans for jacks..dont worry malaki pa ang jacks ( 3.5 hectares ata) and marami pang areas for development..

alam ko ang immediate plans nila is

1. Starbucks
2. Hotel
3. Spa

naghahanap lang sila ng investors ngayon (pero aggressive naman ang paghahanap nila..so dont worry :D)

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:48 PM

;11933130']coffee shop may not be a "go" there..kaka apply lang nila sa starbucks eh..they want a "popular" coffee shop daw to operate the coffee shop sa jacks :)

re: indo building, di yun sa tulip drive, pero sa juna yun, 2 streets parallel sa tulip :)

^^ so may possibility na mawawala na ang Karls Coffee Station? ahuhuhuhuhuhuhuhuhu wag lang..i have loads of memories jan.....Sana they will just build another place for StarBucks and not overthrow Karls Coffee......ahuhuhuhuhuhu :(

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:51 PM

;11933130']coffee shop may not be a "go" there..kaka apply lang nila sa starbucks eh..they want a "popular" coffee shop daw to operate the coffee shop sa jacks :)

re: indo building, di yun sa tulip drive, pero sa juna yun, 2 streets parallel sa tulip :)

Sorry, I losing my mental map. It's on the same road where the SEC Davao sits right? SEC Davao, very nice, modern building.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:53 PM

Please, enough of those tents. :lol: Let's build more permanent structures :)

Request ko lang po sa developers natin sa Davao..I hope they will finish what they have started. I noticed a number of u/c buildings na until now u/c pa rin....example, yung building sa likod ng city hall...it's an eyesore. meron din sa may Buhangin area before reaching the vehicular underpass...etc etc...

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 07:53 PM

Karlos po yun.di karls..pero kasi mas makaka benefit daw sila pag "branded" ang coffee shop..

mas makakahatak ng crowd compared sa "in-house" coffee shop :) so yun naghahanap sila ng "branded" :D e may nakausap sila na taga starbucks so yun nagsubmit sila ng requirements..SM ata ang kalaban nila sa bid..pero less than a month pa lang sila nag submit..wait pa kami feedback..

oi kahit nadulas ako dito nyan..secret muna to ha :D

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:55 PM

Request ko lang po sa developers natin sa Davao..I hope they will finish what they have started. I noticed a number of u/c buildings na until now u/c pa rin....example, yung building sa likod ng city hall...it's an eyesore. meron din sa may Buhangin area before reaching the vehicular underpass...etc etc...

So they are now what we call permanent unfinished building. :lol: :lol:

davaoeagle

February 27th, 2007, 07:57 PM

;11933308']Karlos po yun.di karls..pero kasi mas makaka benefit daw sila pag "branded" ang coffee shop..

mas makakahatak ng crowd compared sa "in-house" coffee shop :) so yun naghahanap sila ng "branded" :D e may nakausap sila na taga starbucks so yun nagsubmit sila ng requirements..SM ata ang kalaban nila sa bid..pero less than a month pa lang sila nag submit..wait pa kami feedback..

oi kahit nadulas ako dito nyan..secret muna to ha :D

I hope they would snatch that deal woth SB. SB is a good addition to the flourishing coffee business in Davao. Davao can have as many as 6 shops scattered in strategic locations in the city.

GTG!

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 07:58 PM

;11933308']Karlos po yun.di karls..pero kasi mas makaka benefit daw sila pag "branded" ang coffee shop..

mas makakahatak ng crowd compared sa "in-house" coffee shop :) so yun naghahanap sila ng "branded" :D e may nakausap sila na taga starbucks so yun nagsubmit sila ng requirements..SM ata ang kalaban nila sa bid..pero less than a month pa lang sila nag submit..wait pa kami feedback..

oi kahit nadulas ako dito nyan..secret muna to ha :D

^^ aw karlos! so mawawala na si Karlos? i willl miss Karlos...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 08:00 PM

^^ aw karlos! so mawawala na si Karlos? i willl miss Karlos...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

hopefully :)

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 08:01 PM

Those grannies have the moolah to boot Jude! :lol:

Okey, Lufthansa is from Germany right?

yup... the Air Duck (essteee.. swan pala :lol: )

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 08:13 PM

wow.... thanks sir junax for posting these pictures.... (pwede nako ni ididikit kay @ Sir Paulkrps, sir paul... these lane markings are impressive, what do you think? )

not quite impresive markings but at least davao main roads are getting fresh overlays...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/roads.jpg

even in the outskirts...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/roads2.jpg

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 10:00 PM

Project to watch out for: DAMOSA Complex - DAMOSA IT PARK and DAMOSA Gateway

reposting some pix:

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^^photos courtesy of Nick4ubaby

Now here's the real thing / updates:

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u/c international hotel chain - Microtel Davao

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^^ that's the site of Microtel Hotel Davao.

A stone throw away from the hotel is the existing Damosa Gateway which is consist of bars, bistros, shops, boutiques, etc etc.

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Across the street is the Market Basket. The newest shopping and dining destination in Davao. This is located within Damosa Complex and Damosa IT Park.

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Before Damosa Gateway's Market Basket building is the Anflocor Corporate Center within Damosa Complex.

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^^ this is a part of Market Basket with the Corporate Center as its backdrop.

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Link2Support (Contact Center) within Damosa IT Park - part of the Damosa Complex Currently on the first phase of the IT Park's development, the second IT building is now being developed. The above miniature will give you an idea how the complex and the IT park will look like.

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 10:15 PM

^^ the existing office of Link2Support is consist of 2 floors (big enough for a typical boxtype e-Office). Now, can someone get rid of that no parking sign please? nakakaagaw pansin...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

WawaY[625]

February 27th, 2007, 10:39 PM

whas this black roofed building supposed to be?

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paulkrps

February 27th, 2007, 11:10 PM

wow.... thanks sir junax for posting these pictures.... (pwede nako ni ididikit kay @ Sir Paulkrps, sir paul... these lane markings are impressive, what do you think? )

self imposed exile baya unta ko. nevertheless can't stop me from answering raj. ok, makalipay. thanks for the dedication.

Rajah_Soliman

February 27th, 2007, 11:20 PM

^^ :lol: :lol: :lol: musta na sir paul.... ako pod, saturday self-exile pod ko... kay daghan kog gibuhat :lol: :lol: :lol:

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 11:30 PM

;11935864']whas this black roofed building supposed to be?

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^^ I think that's an IT Building too....

when i last checked the area (3 days ago) there was a bulldozer and some equipment on that area.

The scale model is starting to become a reality. The building with a red roof is now the office of Link2Support providing a job to more that a hundred of Dabawenyos with above average pay.

the building with a white roof is the existing Market Basket mini mall. Across the street is the u/c Microtel Hotel. :banana:

Hope to see more developments in this area before the year ends....

tj_brewed

February 27th, 2007, 11:52 PM

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I wonder what this building is...It's as tall as GS Citimall. I wish that the St. Louis Review's building will also be demolished and be converted to this. I hope yung ibang buildings din jan sa Ilustre. Gawin nilang puro midrise.:banana:

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 01:04 AM

Another project to watch out for: ECO4000

- two residential condominium buildings with 5 floors each. Instead of building a one - 10 storey condo (since malapad naman ang space natin sa Davao) they decided to put up two buildings in this upcoming community complete with amenities and landscapes.

Surely, the first residential condominium project in Mindanao owned and developed by the giant developer - DMCI.

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tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 01:12 AM

^^ the first building called "Osaka" is now sold out - as per DMCI sales manager. They also had an exhibit in Davao Travel and Lifestlyle Show 07.

dinabaw

February 28th, 2007, 01:44 AM

Guten Morgen trans: No Bridge :D

tj i have a project sa Market Basket doon kayo kumuha ng puesto mura lang 3m x 2.45m cost only P3000 /mth

anyway wala na pala ang Carnaval kasi mayroon construction doon and i saw a photo of Ilahan Beach Resort very nice :cheers:

junax

February 28th, 2007, 01:49 AM

Lufthansa eyes Davao market
By Carlo P. Mallo

OFFICIALS of German airline Lufthansa were in Davao City over the weekend as the airline company took part in the recently concluded Davao Travel Show 2007.

Headed by the general manager for the Philippines Christopher Zimmer, Lufthansa participated in the three-day long event in order to "get a picture" of the tourism market in Davao City.

"We are basically here to do a feasibility study on the market of Davao City," Zimmer told Sun.Star Davao.

The airline, he said, also hopes to gain a better perspective of the city.

He said the Davao International Airport is one of the best in the country.

"The airport does not have to be reconfigured to fit the standards of Lufthansa," Zimmer said, implying the possibility of having Lufthansa service flights going in and out of Davao.

The airline also wishes to strengthen its presence in Davao City, as it considers the city as a hub for Philippine tourism.

"I would like to assure Davao and the Mindanao market of Lufthansa's commitment to provide reliable, comfortable, convenient, and a wide range of on-time travel options for business and leisure," Zimmer added.

Lufthansa has been serving the Philippines since 1986 and has a daily flight from Manila to Frankfurt.

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 01:49 AM

Davao City goes into organic farming

By Jeffrey M. Tupas
Inquirer
Last updated 02:30am (Mla time) 02/28/2007

DAVAO CITY—After banning the use of aerial spraying in banana plantations, the city council launched another campaign for safe food production.

Recently, the Sangguniang Panlungsod passed a resolution urging farmers to adopt environmentally friendly practices by shifting to organic pesticides and fertilizers.

Councilor Condrado Baluran, chair of the agriculture committee, said there was now a need for farmers to practice alternative farming methods.

“We know the dangers, all the harmful effects of these synthetic chemicals to people’s health and the environment,” he said.

Baluran said many people were now recognizing the environmental costs of agriculture.

“(These include) the deteriorating quality of drinking water and soil. The impact of agriculture on landscape and wildlife is increasing,” Baluran said in the resolution.

Baluran said the resolution reflected the city government’s support for organic agriculture.

“We would like to see more and more farmers shifting from their current practice to the safer one,” Baluran said.

The resolution, Baluran said, aimed to “promote, support and strengthen organic agriculture.”

There are currently around 2,000 organic farmers in the city, with around 300 hectares of farmlands devoted to organic food production.

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 01:51 AM

^^ available pa? ano ang business hours sa Damosa? yung yung sa pamangkin mo?

^^ re the Carnival - oo when i went there, it's being cleared up....then may bulldozer, etc...yehey! on going na tlga ang project sa IT Park...but im just wondering, the Floreindos got this on going project which is the Damosa Complex / IT Park...then they will still venture with the Ayalas to build a business park? kaya ba?

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 01:53 AM

^^ Where is Ilahan Beach Resort located?

dinabaw

February 28th, 2007, 02:09 AM

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 02:17 AM

cool! by the way, guys...i have a bad news regarding our beloved Davao..ahuhuhuhuhuhuhu :(

dinabaw

February 28th, 2007, 02:19 AM

why hilak2x man tj :D

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 02:22 AM

^^ No..its bad news!

Anyway, here it goes:

the ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM will not be held in Davao City but in Pasay City.

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 02:25 AM

Philippines to hold ASEAN ministerial meeting in Manila in July
Source: http://english.people.com.cn/200702/28/eng20070228_352921.html

The Philippine government has finally decided to hold the 40th Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) ministerial meeting in Manila in July and not in Davao, the biggest city in Mindanao, a senior Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said Tuesday.

DFA Undersecretary for Policy Erlinda Basilio said Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo relayed the information that the ASEAN ministerial meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum, which will be attended by the United States, Russia, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia, the European Union, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the regional bloc's several other dialogue partners, will be held at the Philippine International Conventional Center in Pasay City, Metro Manila.

"Secretary Romulo told us that the AMM (ASEAN ministerial meeting) and related meetings will be in Manila as scheduled," Basilio told a press briefing.

In a tentative schedule provided by the DFA, the meeting will start on July 25 and will end on Aug. 2.

The Philippine government was reportedly eyeing Davao in Mindanao as the venue for the meeting.

Sources said the government 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.

However, the DFA is reportedly apprehensive on the plan because Davao, which is the third largest city of the Philippines, may not be able to accommodate a huge foreign delegation as it lacks adequate meeting facilities and a convention center.

At the end of the meeting, the Philippines will turn over the chairmanship of the ASEAN to Singapore.

The Philippines abruptly postponed an ASEAN summit meeting in Cebu, the second largest city of the country, in December last year, citing the threat of a looming typhoon. But inadequate security and lack of facilities were widely believed to be the reasons behind the postponement.

dinabaw

February 28th, 2007, 02:25 AM

ohh my bad ...anyway i think it's not the national gov't but our local gov't ang ayaw !

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 02:31 AM

^^ bakit ayaw? sayang yun...added exposure yun! and at the same time, ang laki ng gains natin if that was pursued....

maybe it all boils down sa convention center issue...hmmmmm sayang..anyway, malaki naman ang Central Bank Convention Center..pero i think it aint enough...paging Floreindos/Ayalas, Gaisanos, NCCCs, and SMs...bilisan nyo na ang pagconstruct! plz!

junax

February 28th, 2007, 02:32 AM

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 02:40 AM

^^ bitaw noh?

let's always look at the glass half full!

Yeah good news indeed. This should be an inspiration to these 4 business groups who are bullish to invest and build a convention center in Davao....

We need these facilities...Davao can now feel the urgency and the demand!

After all, DAVAO is truly the Convention Capital of Mindanao! :) :) :) and even if tayo ang may pinakamarami na hotel rooms in Mindanao, dahil sa dami ng foreign and local tourists natin....kulang parin! whoa!

junax

February 28th, 2007, 02:51 AM

^^ it's a whack on the horse's ass news for these local biz groups actually. i'd rather build that convention center first because a succesful hosting of any event without that facility will further put the plan to build one down the drain. filipinos are "ningas kugon" in nature...

guess where in davao...
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xzibit31

February 28th, 2007, 05:24 AM

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 05:26 AM

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 05:28 AM

i was talking to a friend the other day. he said that a consortium of filipinos and singaporeans are planning to build a davao international convention center. it will be bigger and more modern daw than the one in cebu... fyi...

Cool!!! yepeee......:banana: :banana: but when would this be?

Anyway, with the interests of the Ayalas/Floreindos, SMs, NCCCs, and Gaisanos to build a convention center - d kaya sumobra naman ang convention centers natin...ehehehehehehhe

or how bout this : why not these local developers coordinate with this Singaporean...or uhmmmm are these the same filipinos ur friend mentioned?

junax

February 28th, 2007, 05:37 AM

junax

February 28th, 2007, 05:43 AM

that's the Korean restaurant sa APO VIEW :banana:

right!
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question: sinong mas marami sa davao, the koreans or the japs?

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 05:44 AM

^^ nice inside info bai xzibit31, but i will reserve all my excitements in all these "proposed projects" for davao until the first bucket of cement is going to be poured down. i want the marco polo or sm style of entry here in davao, no hype just pure business. this year if all proposals are in the can silently, it's good to see second timers here in davao get awed by the development without them knowing. anyways, that is still good news to me (singaporean assisted dicc).

^^ well the first ever residential condominium in Mindanao had its ground breaking a week ago.....

^^ the Damosa IT Park (a multi million complex) is an on going project.

^^ the Robinsons Mall of Davao (well naka fence pa) lolz.

^^ the Pag-ibig City (the multi million investment last year) in Tacunan is now an on going project.

^^ and the multimillion future tourism destination - Greenbelt Davao is almost 80 to 90% complete.....

although we still have a number of projects (investments poured in last year) which are silently being completed.

But of course we do have bigger projects to come :nocrook: hopefully.....

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 05:46 AM

^^ Bro - can i create the next thread?

junax

February 28th, 2007, 05:48 AM

^^ you should bai TJ... you're the man this time...

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 05:51 AM

^^ eheheheh thanx...kaya lang wlang masyadong tao. tagal pa mag close . lolz

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 05:57 AM

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Ocean Cove - the first of its kind in the island

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:01 AM

Chinese New Year ushers more tourist arrivals
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City (27 February) -- As early as January 2007 the country enjoyed a 20 percent increase in visitors negating pessimistic projections with this year's Chinese New Year celebration in February in which the government forecasted a negative growth in tourist arrivals.

Secretary Joseph Durano on Friday who graced the opening of the Davao International Travel, Tours, Leisure and Lifestyle Exhibition at SM City said the celebration of Chinese New Year would indicate more tourist arrivals with 20 percent to 30 percent increase every celebration.

"With the trend of more visitors coming in even at the first month of the year I am confident that this year is again another good year," he said.

Davao City he said gets the piece of a positive year with more new international flights coming in.

He announced the HongKong Davao City route and the Ichung-Davao City route that could boost the inbound tourism market of Davao.

"We need to exert in the inbound to also balance the outbound," he said.

He also said that the number of travel agencies are growing but with more challenging tasks ahead.

Durano mentioned that one of these challenges is the coming election.

"It is incumbent on us to make sure that it will not weaken but strengthen our democracy. We need to reinforce the given that we have and that we put in mind that elections is not good only for political bickering," he said.

Meanwhile Durano said that in the Philippine tourism, Davao City was named as the newest international destination of the country.

He said that the Davao City hosting of the Asean Tourism Forum was still remembered during the recent ATF held in Singapore which opened up a new chapter of the city.

Among others it opened Davao City to traffic from mainland China where new international flights will be opened soon.

WawaY[625]

February 28th, 2007, 06:02 AM

^^ pa close na oi...anyway..liba man nang Ocean COve oi..bakit white sand ?! lols

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:03 AM

;11940753']^^ pa close na oi...anyway..liba man nang Ocean COve oi..bakit white sand ?! lols

they said na white sand jud daw! pero dili natural!

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:05 AM

In recent years, the sprawling urban metropolis has emerged as the business, investment and tourism hub for Southern Philippines, winning the hearts and minds of its visitors through its people’s gentle smiles and its diverse cultural and natural riches.

The international gateway to the East ASEAN region, Davao City is a melting pot of diverse migrant and indigenous communities, resulting in a unique charm and culture that is woven into a rich tapestry of ethnic and contemporary styles.

Davao City’s slogan, “From Islands to Highlands” perfectly captures its wealth of attractions. The city boasts some of the finest beach and mountain resorts in the country, and close proximity to the Philippines’ most captivating diving spots as well as its highest peak, Mt Apo.

An ideal tourist destination, Davao has it all - cultural interludes, beautiful beaches, fascinating dive spots, and myriad opportunities to commune with nature at its finest.

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:06 AM

Welcome to Davao

The Tourism Capital of Mindanao

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Davao City

Endowed with a variety of picturesque landscape, Davao's topography dazzles: fruit plantation and orchid farms mantle volcano-fed hills and valleys. Virgin forests nurture rare wildlife. Coral highest peak mirror flat water. And the country's highest peak magnificently lords over the hinterland.

Just enchanting is its brilliant tapestry of harmony, woven from the diverse cultural threads of its people. In Davao, the contemporary fuses with the traditional as migrant settlers from all over the the country co-exist in peace with a fairly large expatriate community and numerous ethnic tribes who continue to live as they did centuries ago.

Davao is an anchor destination and one of the 7,000 times more islands that make up the Philippine archipelago. It is a natural haven for both sedate and daring pursuit.

Island Garden City of Samal

A coastal paradise located at the heart of Davao Gulf. A Haven to those seeking solace in an unspoiled and natural ambiance and to those who are in quest for great adventure and extreme challenges with nature, its white and pristine beaches and diverse natural attractions combined with the warmth and hospitality of its people spell out its potential to be a world-class eco-tourism destination in this part of Southeastern Mindanao.

Aside from its awesome coral garden, one may not see a floral garden in the island as yet. But as a new city, the Island Garden City of Samal is a large economic base, and an international gateway, IGaCoS is the best place for would-be investors. it boasts of a superior quality island beach area, large areas of land suitable for development, and a highly receptive local government and community.

The Island Garden City of Samal is one of the three (3) cities of Davao del Norte. its unique birth was made out of the merger of the three (3) former municipalities of the island namely, Babak, Samal and Kaputian. The official name is Island Garden City of Samal (IGaCos). The name speaks for its and for what a place is destined to become - an island cluster, emerging to become the international center and financial district for the BIMP-EAGA (Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area) as laid out in the Davao Integrated Development Program (DIDP).

Davao Del Norte

Welcome to Davao del Norte. Touted as Davao Region's Agriculture, Culture and Ecology (ACE) Tourism Destination, Davao del Norte holds the distinction of having vast expanse of banana plantations in the region. Blessed with rich fertile land and other natural resources and the fact that it is located in a typoon-free belt made Davao del Norte not only productive but also charmingly attractive to investors and tourists alike.

The socio-demography of theprovince presents as a good case of multi-culturalism where the Indigenous People (Lumad), Muslims and Christians live together in a developing social atmosphere. The Ata-Manobo tribe for example all over this predominantly Christian-inhabited province is a living testimony of a wonderful synergy that forges harmonious assimilative process while respecting the uniqueness of their cultural differences. Here, there is unity in diversity.

Tagum City is one of the province's three component cities. Its strategic location and the dynamism of economic activity make for an ideal investor's haven. It is not only the seat of the Provincial Government but the latest establishment of the New Christ the King Cathedral even made more famous for its Giant Wooden Rosary attracts pilgrims and presents a certain religious truth that is, socio-eco-political integrity is sustained by people's deep sense of spirituality.

The Island Garden City of Samal is promoted as an island of Davao Gulf or mistakenly a seascape of Davao City. As to this date, the islands comprising the Island Garden City of Samal still form part of the territorial integrity of Davao del Norte. Thus, the province promoted it as an island destination to complement the province's highland attractions. It is safer then to state it that way. We therefore take pride of its fantastic dive sites, marine parks, white sandy beaches and world-class resorts.

Panabo City has two transnational wharves operated by two giant banana companies namely: TADECO and STANFILCO. With these facilities banana has become big business in Davao del Norte to supply the lucrative markets of Japan, Korea, Red China, ASEAN neighbors and the Middle East. More and more of our highland communities are now developed into "sweet" Cavendish because existing banana plantations located at the flat alluvial plains are not enough to meet the continuing demands.

Equally endowed with nature's bountiful resources, the eight (8) Inland municipalities of Davao del Norte do not only produce agricultural products but also have their scenic spots and tourist destinations. Kapalong and the newly created Municipality of San Isidro have hundreds of documented caves and have already earned for them a moniker SPELUNKERS HAVEN in Mindanao during the 3rd National Caving Congress last three years ago. If the province of Palawan is made popular by its subterranean river, Davao del Norte is also blest with its BUCAY CAVE - an underground waterfalls. Sto. Tomas prides itself with Ecology Park for their Waste Management Program.

New Corella has cascading waterfalls and mountain view parks. Braulio E. Dujali has rice granaries. And Asuncion has discovered the secret cure of AIDS - the BFAD certified production of VIRGIN COCONUT OLD. While Carmen is reckoned with her World War II historical significance, the BATTLE OF ISING.

All of these man-made and natural wonders are what made Davao del Norte an Agriculture, Culture and Ecology (ACE) Tourism DEstination in DAVAO Region and in the world.

Davao Del Sur

Sprawled along the shores of Southeastern Mindanao, Davao Del Sur is a place of natural wonders and rarities. It boasts of the country's highest peak - Mt. Apo, the most prized Philippine orchid like the Vanda Sanderiana, some of the exotic fruits and the endangered Philippine Eagle.

Davao del Sur is home to a host of ethnic groups whose culture and way of life have been preserved. These are the Bagobos, the Mandayas, the Mansakas, the Atas, the Kalagans, the Tagakaolos and the Mangguangans. Their arts and crafts are on display in museums and shops.

There is a wide choice of white sand beaches and resorts. In the city, there are numerous hotels and inns. Dining is good and varied. Nightlife is fun.

Some of the popular sports activities are golf, water sports and mountain climbing.

Davao Oriental

The verdant forests and blue crystal clear waters serving as backdrop to the winding roads are what greet you upon entering this quiet coastal Province set at the back end of the country.

Perhaps the thought of its backdoor and corner end setting makes one wonder how life in this Province is catching up on the fast-changing trends of the urban centers.

For those who have not set foot on the province of Davao Oriental, this is the easternmost tip of the country and this is where the sun shines first. By rough estimate, sunrise here comes eight minutes earlier than sunrise in Manila, or three minutes earlier than sunrise in Davao City.

If one thinks the hours here are slow and the days are lagging behind. Think again.

Compostela Valley

Compostela Valley is blessed with nature's magnificent work of art. It brims with natural attractions like beaches, waterfalls, forests, mountain ranges, caves, lakes, rivers, hot and cold springs.. all found in the province.

The province is also proud of its people and cultural heritage... a varied blend of ethnicity and dominance. To be in Compostela Valley is to experience a blend of sight and sound that defines a place and a people, pulsing with life yet reserved in spirit.

The Provincial Government believes in marketing tourism responsibly. ComValeños want you to explore and revel on nature's finest without destroying the environment.

Our choices within the province are almost limitless. We believe that we have something that caters to everyone's enthusiasm... all waiting for the adventurous spirit in you. Thus, we see our province as an Eco-Adventure Tourism Destination.

WawaY[625]

February 28th, 2007, 06:08 AM

shouldnt this be thread 46? :)

junax

February 28th, 2007, 06:09 AM

^^ this should be Thread 46 bai TJ...

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:10 AM

^^ aw..cge change ko..eheheheh thnx

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:19 AM

DIA - DAVAO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

DIA boasts the most beautiful airport terminal in Mindanao. The only airport in Mindanao with the most international and local air linkages.

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tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:23 AM

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Marco Polo Hotel Davao

The tallest international hotel in Mindanao.

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tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:28 AM

International Travel Show in Davao
by Prix D Banzon

Davao City -- The Travel Show has finally come to Davao after the organizers agreed to hold it in the prime city of the South with over a hundred exhibitors representing products and services from all over the world.

Art Boncato, past president of Davao Tourism Association (DATA) and marketing manager of The Marco Polo Davao in an interview on Wednesday said the organizers were convinced to bring the show to Davao.

He said the travel show were usually held in Manila and Cebu and because of persistent negotiations with Davao’s tourism players Davao will now play host to the show, a break from its traditional venues.

He said about 72 exhibitors have already confirmed among them are 30 players from Manado, Indonesia and 10 from Singapore.

He said it is an international travel, tours, leisure and lifestyle exhibition where tour operators will showcase their products in a four-day show at SM City Davao Entertainment Plaza.

“This will reinforce the efforts of tourism players here to promote Davao as an international destination,” he said.

He said their commitment to promote Davao in other international events never stopped and in fact their hotel was the lone representative to the recent Asean Tourism Forum in Singapore.

As the 2006 host of ATF, he said Davao City was well remembered in this year’s gathering of tourism players at the Lion City.

Davao he said already has become a known destination to the industry players from the different foreign countries that participated in the 2007 ATF.

“This is an indicator that the city already had slowly been known and this has to be sustained for us to meet our goal of luring more tourists to come to our city,” he said.

Highlights of the Travel Show are discounts on international packages, up to 50 percent discount on on-site purchases, free accommodations and tickets, special inter-island packages available, hourly presentation and games.

Products to be featured are accommodation, adventure tour operators, airlines (international and domestic), attractions audio visual and technical suppliers, car rental companies, computer hardware/software credit/charge card companies, cruise lines, dive operators, entertainment, gold clubs, government tourism offices, hotel chains, hotels and resorts, inbound travel operators, international tourism organizations, large format printers, malls and shopping centers, manpower services, national tourism operators, pos system, presentation facilities, restaurants, bars and clubs, security system, spas and health clubs, sports clubs, suppliers of gifts and premiums, theme parks, trade associations/publications, media, travel agencies, travel management companies and travel related suppliers.

City hosts travel show, Feb 23-25
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

AFTER hosting the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF) last year, Davao City will again be at the forefront of a big international travel event this month.

Konkordans Destination Management Company, an event management firm, announced that tourism players are united once again to ensure the success of the three-day Davao Travel and Lifestyle Show at the SM Entertainment Plaza, starting on February 23.

The show, which is open to the public for free, will be graced by Department of Tourism Secretary Joseph Durano, who has already confirmed his presence during the opening ceremony at 6 p.m. on February 23.

Art Boncato, sales and promotions director of Marco Polo Davao, said in Wednesday's edition of Club 888 media forum that more than 100 exhibitors are expected to participate in the event.

"There are about 72 booths from various sectors in the travel industry. The show intends to showcase various tourism products of the different participating exhibitors," Boncato said.

The show also aims to increase awareness about different destinations not only in Mindanao, but also those in the Visayas and Luzon, as well as other areas within the Bimp-Eaga Region.

International carriers like Lufthansa, KLM, and the Air France are also expected to participate in the event.

According to Konkordans, this is the first time that Davao City will host a travel show, which has been exhibited by Global-Link Marketing and Management in Cebu and in Manila.

Boncato claimed that Davao City has already proven and regarded as an emerging tourist destination not only in the domestic front but in the international market as well.

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Davao's tourism reflects that of RP :banana:
By Grace L. Plata

DAVAO CITY -- The state of Davao's tourism is a mirror of the tourism industry in the whole country.

Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano said this in his speech during Friday night's induction of the new Davao Tourism Association (Data) officers headed by businessman Angel Puentespina.

Durano said if there is a legacy he would like to leave as tourism secretary, it is making Davao City the newest international destination of the country -- comparable to if not surpassing other destinations like Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, and Palawan.

For that reason, he has pushed for Davao City to be chosen as host to the Asean Tourism Forum (ATF), which at present continues to be the standards by which succeeding hosts must compare with.

With the good publicity gained from the ATF, Durano said, they had not lost momentum to further Davao's promotion.

Durano said he even issued an official order that in DOT's participation in the markets of Korea and China, Davao City has to be the featured destination.

He said the idea to promote Davao is something he had conceptualized during his first visits in the city, saying he saw the city's potential.

According to Durano, there are three things that the city can look forward to this year as an additional boost to local tourism -- SeaAir's direct flights from Clark to Davao opening the city to international arrivals via Clark; direct flights from Hong Kong to Davao opening Davao to traffic coming from mainland China; and direct flights from Inchon, Korea to Davao opening the city to South Korea -- the number one source market today.

Durano lauded the efforts of the past Data officers and said he is confident that the new set of officers can face the coming challenges especially with the known entrepreneurial activity of the new president, Angel Puentespina, who is known for his orchids.

"As long as I'm around in the department, you (Data) will have a partner and an advocate in the DOT," Durano assured.

dinabaw

February 28th, 2007, 06:29 AM

Good Afternoon nice thread 46 na!

anyway tj do you have the convention building which i posted before yung parang Mlayan Design

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 06:36 AM

^^ unfortunately, i dont have its copy bro....

WawaY[625]

February 28th, 2007, 06:58 AM

from www.davaosale.com

MALIGAYA TAXi DriVER returns my LOST RED WALLET
AND Here's OUR MAN of the HOUR

Mang ReNE ARaBiLLa
MaLiGAYA 173
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AIthough, he asked for NO REWARD,
i insisted that he Take my ToKeNs of appreciation.

According to him,
it's never RiGHT to take what's not yours.
and ever since he became a taxi driver.He has aLways returned PERSONAL BELONGiNGs Left by his PASSENGERS,

Yep, He's the MAN!

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 07:10 AM

I'd say one of the only two international hotel brands operating in Mindanao with Fuego Pearl Farm being the other..

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Marco Polo Hotel Davao

The tallest international hotel in Mindanao.

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Narjz

February 28th, 2007, 07:16 AM

FLY HIGH DAVAO

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 07:48 AM

Travel and leisure at Davao Travel Show
By Ian Ray C. Garcia

A merry mix of international and local travel and leisure companies converged in the recently concluded - and very successful - Davao Travel Show ’07, the 1st International Travel, Tours, Leisure and Lifestyle, at the Entertainment Plaza of SM City Davao last 23-25 February 2007.

Department of Tourism secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano even lauded the event after seeing the surge of support and participation which the organizers have garnered from all over the region. During opening ceremonies, he congratulated the travel show’s organizers - Global-Link Marketing and Management Services, Inc. and Konkordans Destinations Management Company - for the triumph of this ambitious endeavor.

The opening ceremony was also graced by Vice-Mayor Luis Bonguyan, Councilor and Tourism Committee chair Susabel Reta, Travel Trade Sales of the Philippine Conventions and Visitors Corporation Officer in Charge Susan del Mundo, 2nd Secretary to the Consul of the Indonesian Consulate Mr. Bambang Gunawar, Malaysian Consul General Hussain Bakar, Japanese Consulate Director Hiroshi Mitsuya and Global-Link Managing Director Patrick Tan.

During its three-day run, a wide-range selection of travel and lifestyle products and services were showcased at various booths while special audio-visual presentations and raffle draws were also held at the entertainment plaza.

Contributing to the fiesta-like atmosphere of the travel show were the colorful and appealing booths of participating resorts, hotels and destinations, such as A’Famosa Resort Malaysia, Bay Park View Hotel Manila, Boracay Foundation, City Government of Puerto Princesa, CSB Hotel International, Crown regency Hotels, Suites and Residences, Department of Tourism 1 (Ilocos), Department of Tourism-Cagayan Valley Region, Department of Tourism 5 (Bicol), Department of Tourism-Eastern Visayas, Department of Tourism 10 (Northern Mindanao), Department of Tourism 11 (Davao), Department of Tourism 13 (Caraga), Enchanted Kingdom, Golden Peak Hotels and Suits, Island Cover Resort and Leisure Park, LimMarr Hotel Davao, Lost Horizon Beach Resort, Mango Park Hotel, Marco Polo Plaza Cebu, Macro Polo Davao, Microtel Inn and Suites, Pearl Farm Beach Resort, Provincial Government of Palawan, Provincial Government of Cagayan, Subic Bay Metroplitan Authority, Tambuli Resorts, The Legend Palawan, The Legend Villas, The Mabuhay Manor and Villa Margarita. Advertising companies, travel operators, media and tourism allied services, such as Adevrtex Advertising Exponent, Ad and Promo Management, Abacus Distribution System Phils., Assist-Card International, BIMP-EAGA Tourism Council, Chase Technologies Corporation, Comanche International, Davao TV, Davao Wild Water Adventure, Davao Association of Tour Operators, Davao Tourism Association, DMCI Homes, EVI Distribution, Fox Chit Business Systems, Konkordans Destination Management, Love Radio Davao, Microdata Systems, Mindanao Daily Mirror, PhilExplorer Travel Company, PAGCOR, PLDT, Philippine Retirement Authority, PhilTown Properties, Proquest Publishing, SunStar Davao, Uniglobe Travel Ware, Wind and Wave, and Mindanao Times, also joined the event. Not to be outdone were the attractive booths of various transport services including Asian Spirit, Air France KLM, ATSC-Superferry, Lufthansa Airlines, SEAIR, Star Cruises, and Royal Carribean/Baron Travel.

With the feat that the Davao Travel Show has achieved, an increase of tourists is surely expected not just in Davao City and Mindanao but also in other parts of the country and the region.

It certainly showed us once again that Davao is not just a tourism destination but also an important hub for international conferences and expositions, giving us a greater competitive edge in attracting more investments in the city.

WawaY[625]

February 28th, 2007, 07:49 AM

ano na balita sa Asian Spirit Korea Flight? malapit na march

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Let's hear it from the aviation man-xzibit31.:)

iamjhing

February 28th, 2007, 08:38 AM

[QUOTE=tj_brewed;11940793]Welcome to Davao

The Tourism Capital of Mindanao

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Davao City

thanks for the nice pics! Go, go, go DAVAO!

hapit na man diay araw ng Davao noh? sayang i missed 4 araw ng DAvao since I've been away from the city...

i also like your jeepney escapade the one from mintal. it reminded me of my old routine since I'm from mintal as well...

btw, u look familiar. Is ur lastname Oczon?

tj_brewed

February 28th, 2007, 08:59 AM

Davao City

thanks for the nice pics! Go, go, go DAVAO!

hapit na man diay araw ng Davao noh? sayang i missed 4 araw ng DAvao since I've been away from the city...

i also like your jeepney escapade the one from mintal. it reminded me of my old routine since I'm from mintal as well...

btw, u look familiar. Is ur lastname Oczon?

lam mo familiar ka rin? Werent u my classmate in Sped before? ehehehehehhe...yeah this is Shealthiel Jech Oczon. Nasa Sitel ka na? jan sa Libis?

FrancisXavier

February 28th, 2007, 10:17 AM

I'd say one of the only two international hotel brands operating in Mindanao with Fuego Pearl Farm being the other..

Hotel Koresco(cdo) is also an international hotel brand..not as popular as Shang or MP though.. They're in hotel business in South Korea and China..

Global Davao

February 28th, 2007, 10:21 AM

Grand Regal also...

FrancisXavier

February 28th, 2007, 10:23 AM

and i thought Grand Meng Seng(?):dunno: is also an international hotel?

Global Davao

February 28th, 2007, 10:25 AM

plus General Santos' East Asia Hotel...
its owned by Days Hotel

Global Davao

February 28th, 2007, 10:29 AM

that i donot know francis...
actually, Mercure (now regal), is the one that belongs to the hotel chain...

WawaY[625]

February 28th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Isnt Grand Regal owned by the Gaisano's?

FrancisXavier

February 28th, 2007, 10:39 AM

so we have many International Hotel brands in Mindanao.. Just that, not so popular..:yes:

Bagani

February 28th, 2007, 10:59 AM

Hotel Koresco(cdo) is also an international hotel brand..not as popular as Shang or MP though.. They're in hotel business in South Korea and China..

Koresco is a group of retired Korean military officers. They used to operate (thru lease) the Zamboanga Golf Course for a Golf School for young Koreans. They left Zamboanga because of some bad deals. Their credibility is questionable. I hope they'll do good in CDO.

FrancisXavier

February 28th, 2007, 12:42 PM

Bagani

February 28th, 2007, 12:57 PM

Yup, AFAIK, they're doing good.. My school mate, who happens to be the assistant HR in Hotel Koresco, said that it(Koresco) is enjoying the highest occupancy rate in CDO at more than 80%(CDO's average hotel occupancy rate is 68.1%:2006 figure).:yes:

also, they're currently building their 7 storey Condotel, right at the back of the Hotel annex..

I've seen their ads in a Korean daily which a Korean friend showed me 4 years ago. They have good hotels all over South Korea. Unfortunately, they partnered with a fellow Korean who was corrupt and who misrepresented the company. After the principals learned about the activities, they pulled out their golf cars (over 2 dozens) and 2 airconditioned buses and terminated their contract with the golf course.

Good Luck. That's a big boost for CDO.

FrancisXavier

February 28th, 2007, 01:03 PM

are you talking about the Zambo golf course? :( :( Koresco could have boosted Zambo even more..

Bagani

February 28th, 2007, 02:03 PM

are you talking about the Zambo golf course? :( :( Koresco could have boosted Zambo even more..

Zamboanga Golf Course in Upper Calarian, Zamboanga City which is right next to the Navy Base.

Davao City was actually considered by Koresco before CDO.

franz235

February 28th, 2007, 02:42 PM

WOW...Bilis Thread 46 na agad!!!

franz235

February 28th, 2007, 02:44 PM

Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Lufthansa eyes Davao market
By Carlo P. Mallo

OFFICIALS of German airline Lufthansa were in Davao City over the weekend as the airline company took part in the recently concluded Davao Travel Show 2007.

Headed by the general manager for the Philippines Christopher Zimmer, Lufthansa participated in the three-day long event in order to "get a picture" of the tourism market in Davao City.

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"We are basically here to do a feasibility study on the market of Davao City," Zimmer told Sun.Star Davao.

The airline, he said, also hopes to gain a better perspective of the city.

He said the Davao International Airport is one of the best in the country.

"The airport does not have to be reconfigured to fit the standards of Lufthansa," Zimmer said, implying the possibility of having Lufthansa service flights going in and out of Davao.

The airline also wishes to strengthen its presence in Davao City, as it considers the city as a hub for Philippine tourism.

"I would like to assure Davao and the Mindanao market of Lufthansa's commitment to provide reliable, comfortable, convenient, and a wide range of on-time travel options for business and leisure," Zimmer added.

Lufthansa has been serving the Philippines since 1986 and has a daily flight from Manila to Frankfurt.

Source: SUN STAR DAVAO

DexterTexter

February 28th, 2007, 05:26 PM

WHEEEWW!!! It's Thread 46 for Davao! G'leng!

Maayong Buntag sa tanang taga Davao SSC! Park lang ko kadali nganhi.:banana:

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 05:50 PM

Hotel Koresco(cdo) is also an international hotel brand..not as popular as Shang or MP though.. They're in hotel business in South Korea and China..

Oh I see. Thanks for the info.

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 05:51 PM

Grand Regal also...

When it was managed by Accor Group of Mercure Hotels.

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 05:55 PM

plus General Santos' East Asia Hotel...
its owned by Days Hotel

Days Hotel originally wanted to manage East Asia and so the hotel was constructed. Days eventually shelved the plan and so the local management under the name East Asia.

davaoeagle

February 28th, 2007, 06:02 PM

Thursday, March 01, 2007
Global Link expects P30M sales from manufacturing tech show
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

GLOBAL Link, a Manila-based event management team, is expecting P30 million sales from the Manufacturing Technology Show slated at the Davao City Convention Center on March 3.

Susan Palad, a representative of local organizer Davao Convention Bureau, said Wednesday the show is also expected to trigger interests among businessmen on the latest technologies that would benefit them.

"This is actually the second manufacturing technology show in Davao. Global Link knows the potential market in Mindanao, they were able to see the huge market here, otherwise they will not set another show after the last one," Palad said at the Club 888 press forum.

She said exhibitors will surely spend much money for the shipping cost of the machineries, which would come from the different suppliers all over the world, but the exhibitors have no doubt of getting back their money after the exhibit.

Global Link reported that a total of P23.5 million was generated from the first technology show organized in Davao City.

Palad also said the holding of different events in Davao City is a way of promoting the city since it will be open opportunities for tourists, exhibitors, and new investors.

junax

March 1st, 2007, 01:18 AM

^^ good morning guys... isn't royal mandaya hotel managed by international chain, barcelo? diba barcelo mandaya hotel na yan? hmmm. i'll check it out. and of course the upcoming microtel.

Lili

March 1st, 2007, 01:23 AM

Wow. I haven't visited this thread in a while eversince the reorg. Hello Davao! :wave:

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 01:42 AM

^^ good morning guys... isn't royal mandaya hotel managed by international chain, barcelo? diba barcelo mandaya hotel na yan? hmmm. i'll check it out. and of course the upcoming microtel.

Royal Mandaya is now self-managed after they pulled out from the Barcelo Management Group. A lot of businesses went down after the Asia Financial Crisis and RM was not spared from it. They had to knock off some operating expences and so the demise of Barcelo in Davao.

junax

March 1st, 2007, 01:55 AM

^^ ahh ok tnx boss vic. with the influx of koreans in davao (korean village, korean restaurant, korean casino, what else?), a korean hotel is viable just like koresco in cdo.

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 02:08 AM

^^

No probs sir Junax!

Aneong Haseo!

To date there are 500 or more Korean families in Davao and they have built their own church within the city, in Lanang to be rather specific. A lot of them visit Davao to either study (English language in most cases!) or enjoy the inexpensive beach resorts, and golf courses in Davao.

Camchamneda!:)

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 02:14 AM

Davao's very own Phoenix is inviting us to fly high with him..

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iamjhing

March 1st, 2007, 02:17 AM

yeap! i used to attend sped b4! jst as i though ur jech oczon... sorry i forgot how to spell ur 2nd name. i really had a hard time spelling it, remember when our tcher asked us to do initials and guess the meaning of the initial?

i'm working for sitel now. i used to work for converygys but i got tired of graveyard so... it's nice seeing u here!

ur in cebu? wt company?:banana:

dinabaw

March 1st, 2007, 02:39 AM

Maayong Buntag! mornin @iamjhing musta na?

nandoon ako sa Damosa kahapon amaze lang ako sa Nekei Jin Kai (?) parang nasa tokyo ako kasi na kikita ko sa mga bata puro chinky eyes :D pero nag bibisaya

habagatcentral1

March 1st, 2007, 05:18 AM

junax

March 1st, 2007, 08:21 AM

dinabaw

March 1st, 2007, 08:51 AM

haha nice one Junax pati PTA nautre park photoshop mo :D

pero sayan view na davao gulf

junax

March 1st, 2007, 08:55 AM

^^ oist bai dinabaw, wala koy giphotoshop diha oi, original na nga mga trees. ang mga buildings ra ang giinat.

translation: oist sir dinavao, none me photoshop there oi, original are trees, only buildings stretched.

dinabaw

March 1st, 2007, 08:58 AM

wow! ganda kung ganoon pero puede baba.an ang scrapers kasi eyesore :D

btw dito ako sa Damosa they are clearing na another area maybe another call center , hearing2x nalo they are go sa Convention Center

junax

March 1st, 2007, 09:01 AM

hahaha...

now after downtown area, here's bajada, district after the completion of floreindo ayala business park..
photoby fundraiser...
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dinabaw

March 1st, 2007, 09:18 AM

ito hindi eyesore

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junax

March 1st, 2007, 09:26 AM

^^ ah yan, hindi na kelangan i stretch yan bai dinabaw, mountain parks, beaches, nature? god given treasures? you name it, davao has it!

dinabaw

March 1st, 2007, 09:28 AM

shhhh basig manghan tao diri trans : love nature :D
anyway ano udate sa PTA Nature Park parang overtime sila lagi baka soft opening nila sa March 15 ?

junax

March 1st, 2007, 09:34 AM

i don't think a soft opening this araw is possible, but it's okay, slowly but surely the world class nature park will rise and be finished in PTA this year. para ngang overtime palagi ang mga workers last time i passed by.

dinabaw

March 1st, 2007, 09:35 AM

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spidey enjoying Pearl Farm
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melon drinks anyone?

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SSC davao peeps
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:jk:

junax

March 1st, 2007, 09:42 AM

SSC davao peeps
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:jk:

far left: kulaskusgan
far right: dinabaw

hehehe.

nick4ubaby

March 1st, 2007, 11:24 AM

hello. oi thread 46 na. congrats. hala bawal na daw mag congrats.. :lol:

kamusta na mo tanan? nanibago ko sa banner. :lol:
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buhat pud ta ani.. :lol:

nick4ubaby

March 1st, 2007, 11:39 AM

vacant lot infront of redemtorist church. dri daw itukod ang convention?
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ok unta kng sa may jacksridge etukod ang convention pra overlooking davao city dba.

nick4ubaby

March 1st, 2007, 11:58 AM

15 years from now... sana green parin ang old downtown davao city kahit unti unti nang magkabuhol buhol ang mga buildings...
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dame abi kog tinoud :lol: nice pic sir junax!

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nick4ubaby

March 1st, 2007, 12:04 PM

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davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 07:11 PM

Friday, March 02, 2007
Rock Davao!

FINALLY, Paolo Claudio, one of the founding producers of Durian Jam TV show, has released his rock album, which is a compilation of 15 original materials from 15 of the who's who of the ever-active Davao rock music scene.

Recorded and mixed at the CL audio recording studio in Ladislawa, Buhangin and completed later in Jersey City, New Jersey. Listen and enjoy to the following songs from; Mckina, Lizard Chips, Moawh, Worm Saloon, Back by Midnite, Go Larry Go, Spaghetti Incident, Sunburn, Punch 9, Pink Mustang, Happiest, 4 sided circle, Rugged Glory, Odium and G-String.

Pinoy Votes: Sun.Star Election 2007

Pietro's Favorite Davao Rock Vol. 1 (the name of the album) is available in Davao City in all Music Zone outlets and in SunLab (exclusive distributor of Havaianas and proud supporter of Davao pop culture) at second floor in Gaisano Mall. CD price is at P200. Support Davao music and spread the word.

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 07:12 PM

Friday, March 02, 2007
The maverick
By Rudolph Alama

HE TELLS the reigning WBC International Super featherweight defending champion Manny Pacquiao to walk in the middle of the ring at his signal.

The People's Champ faithfully waits for his hint. He then tells Pacquiao to pound his gloves and take off his hood, Pacquiao dutifully agrees.

He then orders Manny to execute a powerful left hook, and the Pacman without question does what he is told. Now he asks Pacquiao to quit smiling and put intensity on his facial expression and with it, the celebrated boxer erases the din of a smile and puts on a face that has put fear in the hearts of his legendary opponents.

Who is this person, which has the gall to command the former IBF and WBC flyweight division champion, hailed as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers today, to obey to his instructions in precision? Is he the respected trainer Freddie Roach? Or is it his promoter Bob Arum? Would that person be Manny's mother Dionisia? or his wife Jinky?

He is no other than a 21-year-old Ateneo de Davao mass communication senior named Gary Bautista who was given a rare chance to direct the People's Champ in a TV commercial shot in the boxer's hometown in General Santos City.

The commercial is actually a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) drug-abuse campaign infomercial. A result of a recent partnership with Davao City based Alchemy of Vision and Lights Film and TV productions during the Mindanao Film Festival, in which PDEA decided to tap homegrown filmmakers in its future advocacy campaigns.

In the Mindanao Film Festival held last December, three Mass Communications schools (Holy Cross, University of Mindanao and Ateneo de Davao) competed in the intercollegiate documentary competition, which eventually was won by Holy Cross with their spunky documentary Dropesa.

However, Gary Bautista and his Ateneo team were chosen by no less than PDEA Director-General Dionisio Santiago after he was impressed with their anti-drug documentary Ang Kangitngit sa Davao.

After PDEA successfully negotiated for the school's consent, Gary's Project Ate team, consisting of Mass Comm classmates Ching Ocon, Paul de la Merced and Sheryl Sapitin proceeded to General Santos City where they were joined by the PDEA 11 group headed by Supt. Wilkins Villanueva and the AVL technical team led by Dax Cañedo.

The shoot took two days, and according to Gary was a very memorable experience in directing the Pacman and also PDEA director general Santiago who also appears in the infomercial.

Gary said that he found Manny Pacquiao to be a very jolly and approachable fellow keen to swap jokes and at the same time is an intense and experienced performer.

He is very easy to direct, especially in the boxing scenes, once the cameras start rolling he's in the zone, Gary said.

Working on a concept by Paul de la Merced, Gary was able to overcome directorial jitters with his distinguished cast. Aside from Manny Pacquiao and Dir. Gen. Santiago, Buboy Kimpo, Gary's classmate who is known as the rapping finalist in the erstwhile MTV Philippines talent search also lends his acting skills in the infomercial as the boxer whom Pacquiao is set to pound.

Buboy was really trembling in fear during the boxing scenes, when he saw Pacquaio's intense acting, it just seemed so real. Gary recounts Buboy's experiences. "Dun lang daw niya na-feel ang takot nina Morales and Barrera."
Gary says the infomercial will be shown nationwide and he is honored that he was chosen for the project, aside from that he finally was able to meet and work with his no. 1 boxing idol.

Known for his quirky, eye-catching productions Gary is a young and maverick filmmaker who has made music videos and short films way back when he entered college.

Gary first learned about basic editing on his trusty video camera, until he learned non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro, which is the standard editing software for Ateneo de Davao Masscom students. And ever since he has gone to carve its name in making music made videos, like the Paalam music video of the alternative band Lizard chips and Buboy Kimpo's Human Beat, he has also made four short films in collaboration with his friend Gian Carlo Bonador where they created the production group G-squared.

Gary is also our resident editor and VJ host of our cable TV show Durian Jam. Aside from providing the show's quirkily hip editing he lends his experience as a radio DJ by being its host. In the show he gets to interview various personalities like Angel Locsin, Kyla and rock band Bamboo. And aside from his visual flair one can see his musical talent as he composes some of the show's audio tracks.

In high school, he was the vocalist of their band Acidia, which counts Sidecrash vocalist Bermin Gaya as one of its members. A multi-faceted talent, which shows in the many productions he has made. Gary's talent and passion has greatly benefited Davao's fledgling pop scene.

I want to make films and direct music videos, that's my plan after college. Gary said. But as of now his eyes are still glued on the PC monitor in AVL's editing suite eyeing what video effect to use as Manny Pacquiao is facing his huge opponent on the ring. And two hours later Gary will be off to school attending his college classes.

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 07:22 PM

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 07:23 PM

The maverick
Friday, March 02, 2007

y Rudolph Alama

HE TELLS the reigning WBC International Super featherweight defending champion Manny Pacquiao to walk in the middle of the ring at his signal.

The People's Champ faithfully waits for his hint. He then tells Pacquiao to pound his gloves and take off his hood, Pacquiao dutifully agrees.

He then orders Manny to execute a powerful left hook, and the Pacman without question does what he is told. Now he asks Pacquiao to quit smiling and put intensity on his facial expression and with it, the celebrated boxer erases the din of a smile and puts on a face that has put fear in the hearts of his legendary opponents.

Who is this person, which has the gall to command the former IBF and WBC flyweight division champion, hailed as one of the best pound-for-pound boxers today, to obey to his instructions in precision? Is he the respected trainer Freddie Roach? Or is it his promoter Bob Arum? Would that person be Manny's mother Dionisia? or his wife Jinky?

He is no other than a 21-year-old Ateneo de Davao mass communication senior named Gary Bautista who was given a rare chance to direct the People's Champ in a TV commercial shot in the boxer's hometown in General Santos City.

The commercial is actually a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) drug-abuse campaign infomercial. A result of a recent partnership with Davao City based Alchemy of Vision and Lights Film and TV productions during the Mindanao Film Festival, in which PDEA decided to tap homegrown filmmakers in its future advocacy campaigns.

In the Mindanao Film Festival held last December, three Mass Communications schools (Holy Cross, University of Mindanao and Ateneo de Davao) competed in the intercollegiate documentary competition, which eventually was won by Holy Cross with their spunky documentary Dropesa.

However, Gary Bautista and his Ateneo team were chosen by no less than PDEA Director-General Dionisio Santiago after he was impressed with their anti-drug documentary Ang Kangitngit sa Davao.

After PDEA successfully negotiated for the school's consent, Gary's Project Ate team, consisting of Mass Comm classmates Ching Ocon, Paul de la Merced and Sheryl Sapitin proceeded to General Santos City where they were joined by the PDEA 11 group headed by Supt. Wilkins Villanueva and the AVL technical team led by Dax Cañedo.

The shoot took two days, and according to Gary was a very memorable experience in directing the Pacman and also PDEA director general Santiago who also appears in the infomercial.

Gary said that he found Manny Pacquiao to be a very jolly and approachable fellow keen to swap jokes and at the same time is an intense and experienced performer.

He is very easy to direct, especially in the boxing scenes, once the cameras start rolling he's in the zone, Gary said.

Working on a concept by Paul de la Merced, Gary was able to overcome directorial jitters with his distinguished cast. Aside from Manny Pacquiao and Dir. Gen. Santiago, Buboy Kimpo, Gary's classmate who is known as the rapping finalist in the erstwhile MTV Philippines talent search also lends his acting skills in the infomercial as the boxer whom Pacquiao is set to pound.

Buboy was really trembling in fear during the boxing scenes, when he saw Pacquaio's intense acting, it just seemed so real. Gary recounts Buboy's experiences. "Dun lang daw niya na-feel ang takot nina Morales and Barrera."
Gary says the infomercial will be shown nationwide and he is honored that he was chosen for the project, aside from that he finally was able to meet and work with his no. 1 boxing idol.

Known for his quirky, eye-catching productions Gary is a young and maverick filmmaker who has made music videos and short films way back when he entered college.

Gary first learned about basic editing on his trusty video camera, until he learned non-linear editing using Final Cut Pro, which is the standard editing software for Ateneo de Davao Masscom students. And ever since he has gone to carve its name in making music made videos, like the Paalam music video of the alternative band Lizard chips and Buboy Kimpo's Human Beat, he has also made four short films in collaboration with his friend Gian Carlo Bonador where they created the production group G-squared.

Gary is also our resident editor and VJ host of our cable TV show Durian Jam. Aside from providing the show's quirkily hip editing he lends his experience as a radio DJ by being its host. In the show he gets to interview various personalities like Angel Locsin, Kyla and rock band Bamboo. And aside from his visual flair one can see his musical talent as he composes some of the show's audio tracks.

In high school, he was the vocalist of their band Acidia, which counts Sidecrash vocalist Bermin Gaya as one of its members. A multi-faceted talent, which shows in the many productions he has made. Gary's talent and passion has greatly benefited Davao's fledgling pop scene.

I want to make films and direct music videos, that's my plan after college. Gary said. But as of now his eyes are still glued on the PC monitor in AVL's editing suite eyeing what video effect to use as Manny Pacquiao is facing his huge opponent on the ring. And two hours later Gary will be off to school attending his college classes.

davaoeagle

March 1st, 2007, 07:25 PM

Manufacturer’s, techno exhibit for the 2nd time
Published : 2007-03-01

FOR the second time the Manufacturer and Technology Exhibit moves to Davao from March 1 to 3, 2006 at the Davao Trade and Convention Center, an indicator that the participants saw the potential markets in Mindanao. Susan Palad of the Davao Tourism Association (DATA) said these exhibitors keep coming because they know there is a market in Mindanao. She mentioned that during the last year’s show, a manufacturer was able to partner with a supplier for a wood working business.

“Immediately after the show and up until now the producer had been busy meeting orders both domestic and international,” she said. She said this is what the organizers would want to achieve where business matching will take place and partnership sustained. During the three-day exhibit last year, it was reported that it netted P23.5 million sales and the organizations goal for this year’s exhibit is at P30 million.

It was learned that Golden Bell will be bringing in 15 new machines for woodworking. Other exhibitors include Business Machine Corporations where top of the line products featuring Total Office Products and Services Show, U-BIX Corporation where it will carry other digital copier like Konica Minolta.

It will also display auto and video equipment, communications equipment, copying facilities, computers and printers, corporate gifts, desktop publishing systems, fast printing facilities, graphic art equipment, laminating machines, large format printing, office equipment and facilities, plasma and video wall, security systems, video conferencing and visual communications.

The Gakken Philippines Inc (GPI) is also in full force where it will provide equipment configuration for entrepreneurs who desire to engage in the unique and profitable quick print business. GPI represents foreign companies such as DUPLO Corporation (Japan), AB Dick (USA), Autoprint Machineries (India), Graphic Wizard (Canada), Sunray Paper Cutter (Taiwan), and KAGA Components (Japan) The Manufacturer and Technology Show is one event for everyone whether they be a producer, exporter, trader, professional, buyer or end-user.

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 02:14 AM

Maayong buntag!

Sandawa Apo -UM Chapter trekked to Mt.Hamguitan

http://dabble.com/node/7438599

who can embed this video?

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 03:13 AM

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http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/8093/314061711d681e6ccfalc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 06:37 AM

^^

Hello Davao!

Awesome Pics there Don. Mount Apo is beaconing from afar.

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 08:28 AM

The grand lady of Mindanao
http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t22/dodongdiamond/apo.jpg

Lake Venado at 1:30 PM! fog all over the place!!
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Lake Venado seen from the peak
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The Peak
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View from the top of the Philippines
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Photos courtesy of @dodongdiamond

davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 08:47 AM

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davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 08:48 AM

Canibad Beach Resort, Samal Island, Davao

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Rajah_Soliman

March 2nd, 2007, 01:10 PM

the dame grande is denuded, imo :lol: :lol: kung baga nagahasa na !!! :lol: (wala ng trees and bushES) :lol:

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 01:15 PM

Canibad Beach Resort, Samal Island, Davao

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

this is one of the ' sought after' beach in Davao , the sad or... good thing :D almost no one knows where it is .

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 01:19 PM

^^ not really pag mataas na or nearing the apex of the mountain the lesser the vegetation , some portion have been burnt before by forest fire . anyway you can still see alot of vegetations around lake venado :)

Rajah_Soliman

March 2nd, 2007, 02:13 PM

^^ now i understand, the nearer you get to the apex, the less trees you find ;)

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 02:27 PM

mao pareho lang na sa panot getting higher the lesser the bushes :lol:

dinabaw

March 2nd, 2007, 03:00 PM

Isla Reta ?

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/1403/62943951a4muvsa8mg2691rc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Rajah_Soliman

March 2nd, 2007, 03:11 PM

^^ :lol: pwede ring the higher you go, the lesser forest you see hahahahah

davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 10:00 PM

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Elementary school pupils of Alicia town in Bohol played their bamboo instruments at the Osmeña Park in front of Davao City Hall on Thursday morning. The children who participated in the recently concluded Musikahan sa Tagum were on their way home and took the opportunity to visit and perform in Davao City. (Sun.Star Davao/Rene B. Lumawag)

KulasKusgan

March 2nd, 2007, 10:01 PM

Canibad Beach Resort, Samal Island, Davao

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

Siguro sa northern part ng babak na. kanang nidungaw na island sa likod i guess big ligid na.

KulasKusgan

March 2nd, 2007, 10:01 PM

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KulasKusgan

March 2nd, 2007, 10:05 PM

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naglamay sa patay :lol:

davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 10:08 PM

davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 10:10 PM

PIA Press Release
2007/03/03

Aboitiz firm 2006 income jumps 19% to P3.75 B

Davao City (3 March) -- Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) ended 2006 with a net income of P3.754 billion, a 19% increase from its 2005 net income. This translates to earnings per share (EPS) of P0.76. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 5% to P6.87 billion.

AEV posted a strong 4th quarter in 2006, earning a net income of P1.34 billion, a 124% jump from the same period in 2005. This includes some nonrecurring income from gains on sale of certain assets in the company’s transport and food businesses.

The income contributions of all AEV business groups increased in 2006, with the biggest share coming from the power group at P2.26 billion, up 12% from 2005. The generation companies turned in P1.09 billion, up 3.4%, while the contribution of distribution utilities went up by 21% to P1.18 billion.

The power group’s strong performance is expected to continue. In December 2006, the partnership between Aboitiz Power and SN Power of Norway won the bid for the 360 megawatt (MW) Magat hydroelectric plant in Isabela, the largest such facility to be privatized by government to date. Also, the company will soon commence construction of two Greenfield hydro power plants in Davao with a total capacity of 73 MW.

AEV’s banking investments contributed P1.1 billion in 2006, up 7% from 2005. UnionBank’s performance was affected by the interim impact of expenses related to the purchase of International Exchange Bank and the industry-wide margin compression as interest rates declined further.

The food group increased its income contribution by 34%, turning in P510 million. This result is attributable to strong performance from all its businesses, namely flour, swine and feeds, as well as a one-time gain of P39 million on the sale of its yeast business after divesting its entire stake in the joint venture Pilmico-Mauri Foods Corporation.

The transport group posted the highest percentage increase in contribution, turning in P142 million, a 313% jump from the previous year. The company had a solid 4th quarter and booked nonrecurring gains net of some write offs on sale of certain assets in the last quarter of 2006. Also, the company was able to continue lowering total expenses as a result of various cost-cutting initiatives put in place as early as two years ago.

AEV’s cash balance as of December 31, 2006 increased to P8.02 billion. Its net debt to equity ratio stood at 0.72, while its current ratio was at _2.07:1.

In January 2007, AEV successfully placed its entire treasury shares holdings representing 742.5 million shares at a price of P8.20 per share equivalent to P6.1 billion or US$124 million. The offering saw high quality demand from approximately 60 institutional investors in US, Europe and Asia which has significantly increased the company’s free float and further strengthened AEV's shareholder base. International investors took up 89% of the offering while domestic investors took up 11%.

On February 23, 2007 AEV paid a cash dividend of P0.20 per share or a total of P1.14 billion to stockholders on record as of February 9, 2007. (DLPC/R. Luga) [top

davaoeagle

March 2nd, 2007, 10:13 PM

Saturday, March 03, 2007
Roots and wings
By Janette Huang
Mom-about-town

DURING the recent celebration of the Chinese New Year, Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte led guests in the groundbreaking ceremony of Davao City's first-ever Chinatown Friendship Archway, a joint project of the City Government of Davao and the Davao City Chinatown Development Council.

The structure is sponsored by the heirs of Francisco Villa-Abrille (Lim Chuan Juna) and will be built along Magsaysay Ave., near Jones Circle.

The landmark by Architect Arnel Villacampa was inspired by the 400-year old architectural designs of Yuan Garden in Shanghai, China. The columns were designed similar to the bamboo, a traditional construction material of the Chinese.

The archway is embellished with fish and pearl, the symbols of the Villa-Abrille family whose ancestry originated from Amoy, China, now Xiamen.

Although I already belong to the 5th generation of the Villa-Abrille clan, I feel blessed that I am still aware of our colorful past, which was painstakingly preserved by family members as well as noted local historians and writers such as Ernesto Corcino and Josefina San Pedro through oral history and old photographs.

Francisco Villa-Abrille (Lim Chuan Juna)

Lim Chuan Juna arrived in Mindanao when he was only in his teens. He earned his living first as a pearl diver and fisherman, and later as a pearl trader in Jolo, Sulu.

He came to Davao in the late 1800's as owner of a general store in the then Claveria Street, opened coconut plantations and ranches in what is now Bucana, Matina and Maa in Davao City and in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur.

Considered as one of the Chinese pioneers of Davao, he and his wife, Maria Loreto Tan Sipo, had five children, namely: Ricardo, Carlos, Luisa (my great grandmother), Cesareo and Candeleria. They were later Christianized by the names Francisco Villa-Abrille and Maria Loreto.

Known to be an industrious and honest man, Lim Juna was well liked by everybody. In fact, the Spanish officials then became his friends and because of his innate good nature, he received from the government a substantial grant of agricultural and residential lands within the poblacion.

However, he did not keep all the lands to himself.

The philanthropist

To hasten the development of the city, he made donations for roads, the Davao General Hospital (now Davao Mental Hospital), Davao Chinese School, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, and other sites for public use that remain to this day.

He likewise generously gave to the church and charitable causes.

In 1969, Lim Juna's philanthropic contributions earned him the distinction of being one of the first Datu Bago awardees (posthumous), the highest honor ever bestowed on a son of Davao. A downtown street (Villa-Abrille) and subdivision (Juna) were also named after him.

Though not Davao-born, Lim Juna took great pride in being a Dabawenyo and encouraged his children to do their share in the growth and progress of the city.

To continue his legacy of helping Davao develop as Mindanao's premier city, his heirs have undertaken the task of sponsoring the P1.2 million Friendship Archway, the first of four Archways that will frame Davao's Chinatown, encompassing 42 hectares.

Knowing my past

During the Villa-Abrille's grand family reunion several years ago, one of the highlights of the festive occasion was the audio-visual presentation detailing the life and times of my great, great grandfather Lim Juna.

Everybody paid careful attention as his fruitful life became known, most especially to the younger generation who had limited knowledge of our benevolent forefather.

In addition, individual audio-visual presentations were made on the biographies of his children. A comprehensive family tree and old pictures of the clan were likewise displayed at the venue.

After the presentations, there was an exciting and challenging game called the "Family History Quiz" for the newer generation.

Importance of oral histories

According to Dr. Lyman Platt of the Genealogical Society of Utah, "Oral histories are stories that living individuals tell about their past, or about the past of other people. Because those who provide the information are generally older members of the family, both their lives and their memories are at risk of being lost to time.

Therefore, Dr. Platt stresses that "It should always be the first priority of a beginning genealogist or family historian to find these patriarchs and matriarchs of the family, be they great-grandparents, great-granduncles, great-grandaunts grandparents, granduncles, grandaunts, older first and second cousins, and even older neighbors and acquaintances of these people."

"Of particular value are the stories, anecdotes, and family traditions, songs, and especially information associated with pictures, documents, and other records," he adds.

Roots and wings

I read an inspiring quotation lately that states, "A child who knows he's loved unconditionally is a child with roots, he will stand in the storms of life. On the other hand, give him self-worth and teach him to dream, and you will give him wings."

How true!

I also believe that one of the ways we can reinforce our children's roots and wings is to give them a greater understanding and appreciation of the family's history and heritage.

Through this, we would be able to honor our ancestors by continuing their legacy -- family values, beliefs, traditions and practices that we hold dear. Most importantly, our kids will be able to have a stronger sense of identity and pride in our heritage.

As one of the activities that the entire family can get involved with this summer, why don't we give time and effort to pay tribute to our clan's rich past?

Schedule family reunions; create a detailed family tree; collect old photographs (if possible, reproduce multiple copies) and do research with the help of the family's patriarchs and matriarchs through oral history.

By being aware of our roots, it is our hope that the children will have the confidence to grow wings to soar even higher.

(For your comments and suggestions, you may e-mail me at mom.about.town.dvo@gmail.com.)

dinabaw

March 3rd, 2007, 02:08 AM

davaoeagle

March 3rd, 2007, 02:27 AM

MDS returns with pride
Fresh episodes, 3 gorgeous ladies on air
Published : 2007-03-01

STILL geared up with its prime objective to explore the music scene of Mindanao, Muzika Del Sur comes back with fresh new episodes now hosted by three gorgeous ladies. The MDS fanatics will still catch the charming smile of Vanessa Yap as she continues serving as the mediating figure between music and the musicians.

This time, while the lights are on and the cameras are rolling, Vanessa is joined by two other ladies Michelle Carbonell and Kaye Garcia as they feed the music-crazy generation with a wide array of Mindanaoan musical tastes. Theirs will be the voices that will reverberate on the television for the new episodes of music-inspired tales in the local scene.

Now on its 16th episode, Muzika Del Sur is still on its feet to delve into the almost unheard and concealed boundaries of musical potentialities in Mindanao. Feel the warmth of the Davao music scene in this week’s episode as they feature a local band called BURN in their intimate nights completely spent during the entire week of February.

It’s a private conversation with the members of BURN who are all prepared to ignite your passion for rock music. Their heat is burning and so this particular segment is. Also, get to know more about the Ayalas, a one-of-a-kind family here in Davao which has become prominent as its members share the same passion for music. Discover how music strengthens the ties that bind this family together in a head-to-head interview.

Plus, get more thrilled with the latest segment that MDS prides to present -- Music Box. This is a segment that features local performers here in Mindanao playing their original songs live! Catch the first Music Box as it features a Davao band called CRÈME.

See them perform and hear their music, don’t miss to discover CRÈME. To complete the episode, there’s a proudly Davao-made music video from Foursided Circle! Preceded with a little chitchat with the creative forces behind the project, take time to watch and appreciate this Alaala sa Ulan music video, proudly an original creative output of Davaoeños.

All these and more are to keep you obsessed with the hippest TV magazine show on the music scene of Mindanao! Catch this new episode of Muzika Del Sur with Vanessa, Michelle and Kaye on March 1. MDS airs every Thursday at 10:00pm and replays on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 10:30pm over Sky Cable Channel 28 (Davao), Home Channel 35 (Davao), Sky Cable Channel 17 (GenSan), Sky Cable Channel 15 (Tagum) and Sky Cable Channel 15 (Zamboanga). Contact your local sky cable operator to view MDS.

davaoeagle

March 3rd, 2007, 02:28 AM