Built in 1914 by Samuel C. Rowell, the 6-story Uy-Chaco Building on Plaza Cervantes is considered as Manila’s first skyscraper. The design is rather electric. However, its undulating balconies and iron grills mark it as belonging to Art Nouveau style, making it Manila’s first and last building style. The most striking feature of the building is the projecting turret on its northeastern corner. The rounded corner, emphasized by curving railings, gives the building the appearance of a French chateau. Rising from the eaves is gabbled roof with round clocks instead of windows. The building also features eight distinctly-designed bats, and projecting balconies on the third, fourth, and fifth floors.

--- from Philatelic Bulletin’s “Architectural Heritage”Jeff, I think this has something to do with the press release of the Fil-Chi Cham of Commerce that they will "rehabilitate" Binondo. Actually, the lamposts and the foo-dogs in Jones Bridge are part of this project.

What happened to Jones Bridge?

While the historic Jones Bridge has been spruced up to make it look “tidier,” I am concerned with the rather tacky lamp posts installed on both sides and on the middle of the bridge (looks like cheap lamp posts mad from China). The red and white, capsule-like lamps doesn’t work well with the historical value of Jones Bride. Below are some photos:

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Prewar Jones Bridge (photo below) has a distinct design that should be retained at present:

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Notice that the Bridge of Spain (replaced by Jones Bridge) has lamp posts that blend well with the ornate design of the bridge:

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The Manila City Hall should take into consideration the importance of aesthetical value. The present lamp posts are out of place and hideous.

I agree. They could've thought of placing lamp posts that would depict the posts that used to be in pre-war Manila, like the ones near and surrounding the Manila City Hall. It would look lovely with this bridge. And not only the lamp posts made it unbecoming. Look at the striped painting they did with the bridge. It looks like it's just some kind of bridge. Sana ginawa na lang nilang plain white. :ohno:

They should put those ugly lamp post within Chinatown, Manila !

Do not expect that those old houses in Binondo areas would be saved from total decay and destruction just like the state of Philippine environment and biodiversity !

:ohno: As one of the critics told me last week : " Huwag na kayo mag-adopt ng theme sa mga orchid shows ninyo na mga conservation -conservation na iyan, walang katapusan na conservation kasi wala naman makikinig sa inyong plight "

"Dapat itubog na ang mga orchids at halaman sa formalin " that stirred -up a whole lot of controversy .....

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Preserving heritage sitesROSES & THORNS By Alejandro R. Roces
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Lately, we have read of several development projects taking place in the metropolis. In Makati, we note of new condotels and hotels being put up and the news that a plush seven-star hotel, they say that will be erected in the Greenbelt area. We also heard about the P400-million “Waterfront Development Project,” which will house entertainment facilities and restaurants behind the Quirino Grandstand. Also, what was once barren land in the reclamation area along Roxas Boulevard is now a booming district that is called Aseana. We also read of a tunnel being constructed 20 feet below sea level in the Cebu metropolis that will connect two roads in the city.

As we behold the transformation of our country with the various constructions taking place and the new structures going up, we hope that there is an overall urban development plan that takes into consideration the preservation of the country’s historical sites and landmarks. We hope that in the process of inevitable development, the historic sites and structures will not be destroyed to give way to such necessary projects like railway systems and modern edifices. And if ever heritage structures will be transformed into commercial establishments, we hope that this is to enhance the overall urban image of a particular area. We note that elegant family residences have been recycled into boutique hotels and banks; what used to be a Roces mansion along Vito Cruz is now a mini-hotel. A century-old train terminal (Tutuban) became a shopping mall and the first Manila international airport (Nielsen Tower) was restored and recycled into a library and bookstore, Filipinas Heritage Museum. We are glad to note that the Army & Navy Club, a historical and architectural landmark, which houses the Museo ng Maynila is now being restored by the Heritage Conservation Society and the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission. The demolished Jai Alai building still remains in rubles, however. The Jai Alai building had been a landmark in the city since its construction in 1940. Designed by the American architect Welton Becket in the art deco variant of the streamline-modern, it was a symbol of the optimistic Commonwealth period of our nation’s history as well as of the vibrant social life of the city in the post-war years. Now, it is one of the eyesores in Manila.

We note one of the recent activities of the National Historical Institute, which sponsored the traveling exhibit by historian Manuel Noche, featuring Philippine Colonial Bridges at the GSIS Museum of Art. Manila was the seat of the colonial government of Spain when it controlled the Philippine Islands for over three centuries from 1565 to 1898. It was under the Spanish rule that the construction of bridges started. These bridges eventually played vital role in our country’s history. Battles were fought on bridges such as the Battle of San Juan Del Monte Bridge, the Battle of Zapote Bridge and the Battle of Pansipit Bridge in Taal, Batangas. Bridges in Batanes were built by Dominican friars to facilitate evangelization and community building. Commerce in Manila flourished because of the bridges that traversed the mighty Pasig River. With the passing of time and perhaps, because of the complexity of everyday living, our people gradually lost awareness of the significance of these bridges. For instance, how many people still know that the Jones Bridge, one of the many bridges that connect downtown Manila to the south, was constructed in the 1920s and named after William Atkinson Jones, a member of the US Congress and chairman of the Insular Affairs Committee who sponsored the Philippine Autonomy Act in 1916? The bridge was designed by the same architect of the Post Office Building, Metropolitan Theater and the US Embassy: Juan Arellano. Before, Jones Bridge was called Puente de España which was built in 1875. The bridge was upgraded to accommodate auto-mobiles, a symbol of progress from the previous horse or carabao-drawn carts, carriages and tranvias. And before this, it was originally called Puente Grande built in 1632 to link Intramuros to Binondo and which was later destroyed by an earthquake.

Our historical landmarks are part of our heritage as a people and they make up the very soul of the cities we now know and where our children live. Our urban developers must learn, work and build on this rich heritage.

Just for Souvenirs and Pasalubong

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They should put those ugly lamp post within Chinatown, Manila !

Do not expect that those old houses in Binondo areas would be saved from total decay and destruction just like the state of Philippine environment and biodiversity !

:ohno: As one of the critics told me last week : " Huwag na kayo mag-adopt ng theme sa mga orchid shows ninyo na mga conservation -conservation na iyan, walang katapusan na conservation kasi wala naman makikinig sa inyong plight "

"Dapat itubog na ang mga orchids at halaman sa formalin " that stirred -up a whole lot of controversy .....

Of course everything can still be done. Not unless you're a loser.

The people of Carcar, Silay, Taal, Pila and the other heritage towns and cities were lucky to have great leaders. Otherwise, we "do not expect those old houses" to be saved "from total decay and destruction".

Biodiversity? Reading the success stories of Philippine animals would help you gain a more optimistic outlook in life. Just think of the Calamian Deer, which was saved from extinction, or the Philippine Crocodile and Philippine Eagle, which are being bred in captivity and programs are underway to release some individuals back to the wild.

Some extinct species were rediscovered, like the Cebu Flowerpecker and the Negros Bareback Fruit bat. There is still hope, at least for us.

repost from Cebu Heritage Walk Thread

The 1919 San Roque Parish Church in Valladolid, Carcar City, Cebu that's soon to be demolished to give way to a new church.

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^^

sayang... :ohno:

lemme guess, if a Filipino will become Pope, chances are high that St. Peter's Basilica and all the other buildings in the Vatican will be altered/modified/expanded/demolished/etc..etc..



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i saw this stunning building across the carriedo fountain, with faux-gargoyles and the works.

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Was wondering how old this structure is...


A house on Don Mariano Marcos Street, San Juan

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Not as grand as those in Vigan but the ones from Pila, Laguna sure are charming...

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Great photos Igan.

^^ Thanks, Bogs...

Taal town in Batangas has a huge plaza fronting the Basilica of St. Martin de Tours said to be the biggest church in Asia. In the afternoon, the townsfolk are blessed with a promenade that has a view of this imposing church to the east bathed in dazzling Philippine sunlight. To the west, the view is of charming antiquated houses and town hall turning into silhouettes as the sun's orange disc dips into the horizon.

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Jurassic Park in Carmen....in time for the summer heat^^
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One of the 2 buildings built by Japanese contractor Izumo Construction at a cost of 80 M..
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This sprawling 130 hectare complex has 4 to 6 lane wide arterial roads
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squeaky clean CRs with modern appertures
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During the turn-over ceremony with the mayor and Izumo Construction
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BURNED for the 2nd time

... Huhuhuhu..

I thought the news this morning did not include the church..

Bye..bye to one of the most beautiful and massive churches in South Cebu..

The convent of wood and clay tiles is also gone... reduced to ashes....


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No more convento... reduced to ASHES!!!

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^^ That's sad news indeed, Carl... another piece of our national heritage lost. What caused the fire?


Hope this would cheer you up... A house lovingly, and painstakingly restored in Taal...

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^^

The news reports initially blamed a computer in the convento.. But we'll still have to find out the real cause.

This should serve as a signal to structures made of wood like old houses and conventos..

Ok lang ang Oslob Church because nothing of its interior is historical since it got burned also in 1955.. The stone walls and the facade naman are still standing so they can just easily "rebuild" the interiors, the altar, etc...

Problem is yung Convento.. It's old.. The roof was still of clay tiles.. Pero all gone..


I hope the old conventos and churches in Bohol will heed this imminent danger on old wooden structures -- the risk of fire...

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_memorial.jpg

Another great set of pics Igan.

Was that the Oslob church and convent that got burned? How unfortunate and another one bites the dust. What exactly happened and what caused the fire?

Angel,

Unsa man ng 130 hectare complex, part na sya sa regional complex? or mao na sya new sports area kung saan itatayo ang Coliseum?

One of the 2 buildings built by Japanese contractor Izumo Construction at a cost of 80 M..
http://www.butuan.gov.ph/NewsPage/0108/_images/RGBL_01.jpg

This sprawling 130 hectare complex has 4 to 6 lane wide arterial roads
http://www.butuan.gov.ph/NewsPage/0108/_images/RGBL_08.jpg

squeaky clean CRs with modern appertures
http://www.butuan.gov.ph/NewsPage/0108/_images/RGBL_03.jpg

http://www.butuan.gov.ph/NewsPage/0108/_images/RGBL_07.jpg

During the turn-over ceremony with the mayor and Izumo Construction
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Angel,

Unsa man ng 130 hectare complex, part na sya sa regional complex? or mao na sya new sports area kung saan itatayo ang Coliseum?

separate ang Regional Government Center (which is in Tiniwisan) and the Civic Center/Coliseum (which is in Ampayon)..

can anyone tell what's the name of this soon to be finished arcade along Ester Luna and its tenants?

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under construction new Timberlanes Building daw ni?????
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WOW! really huge...

separate ang Regional Government Center (which is in Tiniwisan) and the Civic Center/Coliseum (which is in Ampayon)..

Wala lang...

Found out that there was an older kapitolyo for Rizal in Pasig. It is situated at Bgy. Sta. Rosa by the banks of the Pasig River and must have been U-shaped and of a neoclassical design.

I had a chance to enter the DPWH Flood Control Center facing Buting on the other side and adjacent to that government property was the old kapitolyo grounds. Clearly etched on the facade was the word "Capitol"...

I wonder how it might have looked liked when it was still in use...

Here are some photos I took today...

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I've posted Iloilo City's Heritage Sites several months ago, well thats just part 2 of the whole feature video.

Iloilo City's Heritage Sites (as of May 2006)
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and now,
Iloilo City Cultural Heritage video (the part 1)
This featured Iloilo City's LGU & private sector's effort to restore and maintain the city's manifestation of its glorious past
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Produced by: The City Government of Iloilo, ICCHCC, ABSCBN Iloilo and private sector (May 2006)

I like the general landscape of Butuan City because it's just flat all throughout, not mountainous, which is hard and expensive to develop. I can see huge prospects to come for Butuan in a few years from now, especially that it has a generally peaceful environment and has truly great historical sites... Right now, all it needs is a major industry player to relocate there and everything will shoot up from then. Hope to see that will come soon. Be optimistic Butuanons. Progress will come to your city soon. :)

thanks Mack:) ^^

where from?

^
I'm an "NPA" as in = No Permanent Address. LoL... I was born in Singapore (my dad is Singaporean) and lived there for 7 years. Moved back to the Philippines where we reside in Quezon City, that's from Grade II to 4th year High School. Studied Civil Engineering at De La Salle University, Manila for 4 terms (DLSU follows a trimester calendar) before I transferred to Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro and eventually finished it there. My mom is originally from Iligan City. :)

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I'm an "NPA" as in = No Permanent Address. LoL... I was born in Singapore (my dad is Singaporean) and lived there for 7 years. Moved back to the Philippines where we reside in Quezon City, that's from Grade II to 4th year High School. Studied Civil Engineering at De La Salle University, Manila for 4 terms (DLSU follows a trimester calendar) before I transferred to Xavier University in Cagayan de Oro and eventually finished it there. My mom is originally from Iligan City. :)

wow...pareho pala tayo Nomadic:lol:

born, raised and fattened in Butuan....alcoholized in Cebu....tanned in Iloilo...
a beast of burden in manila....and will be married in butuan....

walkthrough
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foto taken last year at Dotties Hotel and GrandCon

under construction new Timberlanes Building daw ni?????
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looks like another coffee shop will be brewing here.... hmmm?

Re: Jones Bridge...

The Jones bridge has turned into the pathetic jester of Manila, welcoming guests as they pass through with its tacky and trying too hard lamp posts. Those lamp posts I guess symbolized what Manila is all about right now, a place trying to hard to be modern, but its true soul lies in the past. Why can't Manila or the Philippine government hire decent urban planners and designers? We have lots of them here...*shakes head*

yeah, the lamposts on jones bridge are horrible, I first saw it two weeks ago, and the first thing that came to mind was "oh what a lovely bridge, and what have those idiots done with it" all the way I was complaining about it, what cheered me up was the sight of intramuros and letran..at least some parts of manila are "partially" taken cared of...

^^ Di ka ba napagod sa tour na yun?Nyahhehe!!!
By the way, are those foo dogs supposed to be at Jones Bridge? Or is it just those lamp posts are to be removed?

^^ well at least nakapagpahinga sa starbucks,..at nakakain ng libreng onion rings..:lol:

oh yeah the foo dogs should be removed, they should be transferred to binondo,,,,ay naku sana naman inisip ng mga intsik on how to do it properly instead of putting their stamp all over it....hey shanghai did it, why can't we...

^^Free onion rings with Starbucks. Anyway, when ur back in Manila, another round of heritage tours? :D

^^ siga ba...basta i-limit lang ang mga stopover sa starbucks...iba naman...

^^ siga ba...basta i-limit lang ang mga stopover sa starbucks...iba naman...

Sure, Seattle's Best naman, nyahahaha!!!

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Whatever happened to the former Banco Central? I thought they are going to revive it as the new place for the National Archives near Plaza Madrid?

^^ walang budget....

Could anybody identify this ancestral house in Pandacan, Manila? It's located right across the Catholic church.

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Rosario's Grill House Restaurant Building
(under construction).....another bunch of addition to this fast growing city's gastronomic destinations
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Asa na dapit Bob? murag nice ba...

Rosario's Grill House Restaurant Building
(under construction).....another bunch of addition to this fast growing city's gastronomic destinations
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^^ That's the Romualdez ancestral house. I took a photo comparison of that two years ago:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=7093006&postcount=347

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=297314&page=18

^^ oh so that's where Ferdie fetched Imelda to go to baguio,..where they ended up getting married in a whirlwind kind of way....

they're love story is really the stuff of great romantic novels,.... despite what they later did to the nation....

^^ Has anyone watched "Tadhana..." thingy? That Marcos-based movie which Imelda was played by Gloria Romero?

@Isagani. Natumbok mo ang bahay ng lola ng lahat, nyahahaha!!! :D

My camera is limited, that is why I didn't get the pictures of some of the structures:

Casa de Segunda (Lipa City)
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Note: What I've heard from the old lady there was that they are still paying taxes up to this point even though it has been declared as a heritage house. I think Wonderboi has the details behind it since he talked with the old lady of the house.

^^ Fan ka ba ni Lola Berns? :lol: There were two police cars parked in front of the house when I went there. It was as if the police officers were waiting for somebody. Could it be that your Iron Butterfly was there?

^^ That's the Romualdez ancestral house. I took a photo comparison of that two years ago:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=7093006&postcount=347

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=297314&page=18

Many thanks to thee, Boy of Wonders. :) I had an inkling that it belonged to the Romualdezes after having read that they maintain an ancestral house in Pandacan. I've seen some other vintage houses in the area but this one takes the cake for scale and grandness.

I've always thought that Imelda has her roots from Leyte alone. I think now I understand better the affinity of the woman to the city.

Asa na dapit Bob? murag nice ba...

it's located adjacent to Uncle Sam's restaurant JC Aquino branch...

also right along with this, is also another new restaurant building under construction..:)...have to check what will be the name of that upcoming resto:)

^^ You're welcome.

repost from Cebu Heritage Walk Thread

The 1919 San Roque Parish Church in Valladolid, Carcar City, Cebu that's soon to be demolished to give way to a new church.

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By the way, I reported this to the NHI and NCCA already and copied other heritage activist on the letter as well. I just hope they do something. I believe Augusto Villalon will include this in his Inquirer article.

lucky bamboo (formerly dimsum and dumplings) montilla blvd...

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design by 8designstudio.

SSS Regional Office, R. Tiu Bldg., AD Curato, Butuan City
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lucky bamboo (formerly dimsum and dumplings) montilla blvd...

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yoncha, the name 8designs studio sounds Chinese...

wish of Luck and Fortune for Lucky Bamboo Restaurant ^^

yoncha, the name 8designs studio sounds Chinese...

wish of Luck and Fortune for Lucky Bamboo Restaurant ^^

yoncha, favor, if you have the time taking fotos of some newly opened restaurants like Mom's Diner along North Montilla Blvd., Goat Together in Imadejas; and Boy Gamay Resto Grill (under construction)...or perhaps Rosario's (once it will inaugurate)...plus a bit of reviews :):)

many thanks..

yoncha, favor, if you have the time taking fotos of some newly opened restaurants like Mom's Diner along North Montilla Blvd., Goat Together in Imadejas; and Boy Gamay Resto Grill (under construction)...or perhaps Rosario's (once it will inaugurate)...plus a bit of reviews :):)

many thanks..

will try sir bob. no problem.:banana:

Extent of damage of Oslob Church

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned06.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned07.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned08.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned09.jpg

i saw this stunning building across the carriedo fountain, with faux-gargoyles and the works.



That used to be the Monte de Piedad y Caja de Ahorros de Manila. Also, the Monte de Piedad and Savings Bank. I'll post it in the Then and Now Thread. :)

the Macapagal Bridge still continues to rake in a good number of domestic tourists...^^

call it Infra-Tourism:cheers:

http://images.melay10.multiply.com/image/3/photos/14/500x500/21/butuan-summer%2707%20%2820%29.jpg?et=KCM4Kk6Y0MK8ytJcti%2COxA&nmid=89067527

Gud Day Butuan! Bob, is shakeys still in Butuan? Just wondering why before i was studying na wala masyado tao sa restaurant na yan. maybe the location is not good or just ndi patok sa mga tao ng Butuan. Is KFC will put up branch in Butuan? or even Burger King...

WOW! I haven't tried to visit there at night. WOW pretty nice.... lalo na pag naging OK na ung river cruise tsak people will be amazed. IMO, it's gonna be a unique and nice one in the Philippines maybe because the size of a river at ung lawak ata if they will put a route between Magsaysay & Macapagal Bridges. Can't wait to see this project. Kahit maunahan ung broadwalk basta ok lang din at least ung river magiging tourist destination.

the Macapagal Bridge still continues to rake in a good number of domestic tourists...^^

call it Infra-Tourism:cheers:

http://images.melay10.multiply.com/image/3/photos/14/500x500/21/butuan-summer%2707%20%2820%29.jpg?et=KCM4Kk6Y0MK8ytJcti%2COxA&nmid=89067527

Magparamdam ka AngelC. Busy cguro sa career ba. Any developments about SJIT and FSUU infra? Can anybody post foto of all banks in Butuan kung unsa ang pinaka nice na building.

Gud Day Butuan! Bob, is shakeys still in Butuan? Just wondering why before i was studying na wala masyado tao sa restaurant na yan. maybe the location is not good or just ndi patok sa mga tao ng Butuan. Is KFC will put up branch in Butuan? or even Burger King...

shakey's once enjoyed popularity among comfort food resto goers, but company changes made it to streamline its network, so they just packed up..

good thing Pizza Hut came in and absorbed local pizza eaters...Pizza Hut is now 5 years in the city and still business is as crusty as ever:)

about KFC?, i dont see any problem with the local market...but I strongly believe Butuan is upon their radar screens already...

ayala franchised burger king ?..... negative..

will try sir bob. no problem.:banana:

wow, Lucky Bamboo is also a wi-fi hot spot area..:)

IC. The good thing in Pizza Hut is patok sila sa mga tao cguro sa taste. But i like it because i worked for 3 months as management trainee in Antipolo branch at alam ko na malinis ang pizza hut. I like the wings... and fiesta pizza i dont know kung naa pa japon na sya... at thin crust masarap din...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

shakey's once enjoyed popularity among comfort food resto goers, but company changes made it to streamline its network, so they just packed up..

good thing Pizza Hut came in and absorbed local pizza eaters...Pizza Hut is now 5 years in the city and still business is as crusty as ever:)

about KFC?, i dont see any problem with the local market...but I strongly believe Butuan is upon their radar screens already...

ayala franchised burger king ?..... negative..

.... nevertheless Oslob is still beautiful..




Mountain ranges a thousand feet above sea level

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_sceneries02.jpg




A tanker oozing its way to the city

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An old street marker

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned05.jpg




Guardians of the sea

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned04.jpg




An unfinished military quarters

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned03.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned02.jpg

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View of Oslob Church from the Cuartel

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^^ The Military Quarters looks very nice with the sea backdrop. Is that protected, Arnold? An NHI marker perhaps? Okay, let's not rely too much on NHI. Are the people in Oslo aware that they should protect their built heritage?

These are rheotrical questions but please feel free to answer (labo...hehe).

Uncle Sam's Burger and Steaks, Doongan Branch

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/edhel_espyn/Night%20out%20Mar3008/IMG_0003.jpg


Uncle Sam's al fresco resto area is a good venue for night owls for a bowl of Bulalo and sizzling steaks after a nights partee

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/edhel_espyn/Night%20out%20Mar3008/IMG_0002.jpg

Uncle Sam's Burger and Steaks, Doongan Branch

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/edhel_espyn/Night%20out%20Mar3008/IMG_0003.jpg


Uncle Sam's al fresco resto area is a good venue for night owls for a bowl of Bulalo and sizzling steaks after a nights partee

http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/edhel_espyn/Night%20out%20Mar3008/IMG_0002.jpg

eating...eating...hmmn...the place is cool:lol:

^^

I do hope so that they're aware of their heritage.

Yes I agree with you that there should be a marker for these structures, at least the people there will realize that there's something interesting and important there.

There's a problem also with some of the past parish priests who were assigned there. I learned lately that there once were centuries old acacia trees at the back of the convento but these were cut down to give way to a basketball/tennis court, hehehe..

This is the image of the Immaculate Concepcion to whom the church of Oslob was dedicated. This was displayed high above the main altar and was the only one inside the church that survived the fire.

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/immaculate_concepcion.jpg


Ricky Trota Jose gives an impromptu lecture about the image. Based on the way it was carved, Ricky says that the image is older than the church which was built in 1830.

(OT: Salud to University of Sto. Tomas! They really spent money to send a team to Oslob)


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^^

I do hope so that they're aware of their heritage.

Yes I agree with you that there should be a marker for these structures, at least the people there will realize that there's something interesting and important there.

There's a problem also with some of the past parish priests who were assigned there. I learned lately that there once were centuries old acacia trees at the back of the convento but these were cut down to give way to a basketball/tennis court, hehehe..

I rememberd one priest here in Iloilo saying that he (yes I'll emphasize the pronoun) doen't like to have the century-old church to be inscribed or put a marker of the NHI because the government and some heritage artys-fartsy might be interfering with the church affairs. He added that the example of Miag-ao Church controversy, in which the priests are asking where is the funding from the government since it has been inscribed already as a national treasure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Miag-ao controversy is that the priest (with the help of money coming from Miagaoanons) did altered the church's structure by adding up a sacristy that is a poor copy of the church's design. This enraged NHI & NCCA.

May problema nga talaga sa Kapari-an at sa Pamahalaan mismo pagdating sa mga ganitong isyu ng heritage conservation.

^^

Maybe they should introduce at least 100 units of a Church Heritage and Conservation subject at the seminary.

^^ Induce them with that will do. Because they tend to copy beauty from other places and integrate it with the local church. But some priests tend to be "The Ruler" to bring legacy to the church by corrupting some of its pieces of art. Such a headache! :ohno:

this is a new building infront of true brew...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/atbangtruebrew.jpg

critic:

no comment nalang.

Papuntang Libertad ba'to? Nice building... Ang ganda din ng mga WIRES....:bash::bash:

this is a new building infront of true brew...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/atbangtruebrew.jpg

critic:

no comment nalang.

this is a new building infront of true brew...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/atbangtruebrew.jpg

critic:

no comment nalang.

hmmm...i guess the colors seem to clash...

ATTENTION city architects office at city hall....its your job to maintain aesthetics of the city....look at those wires again !!:bash:

Pasa Doble : Magsaysay Viaduct and Baan Bridge side by side :)
http://images.ricakristine.multiply.com/image/3/photos/59/orig/1/DSC00524.JPG?et=DsIAMrvtsDdr3it87JXVrw&nmid=89614513

I agree with you Bob. Ndi ba nila pede ibaon yang mga wires na yan? dapat they will make a some kind a law for the telephone companies and others in order to place that wires in a proper way. Kahit na sabihin natin na wires are everywhere even in other countries.

Bob if you have chance to visit PIA Caraga look my prof Robert Roperos kay im sure aware sya sa mga developements sa Butuan. He can give you more facts and fotos.

hmmm...i guess the colors seem to clash...

ATTENTION city architects office at city hall....its your job to maintain aesthetics of the city....look at those wires again !!:bash:

FSUU campus ion Libertad is almost done. they will transfer the basic education there in June.

^^ james all i know from my sis, both elementary and high school will transfer na this june..

That's what i've heard from my professor. My prof trying to join this forum but i dont know maybe he's pretty busy with his work and business. He's the dean of CIT @ SJIT so probably he's pretty busy. But who knows he'll join because he has a lot of facts besides his friend is a co worker at SJIT Prof Robert Roperos although he is a part time but he worked also at PIA Caraga so a lot of facts from them.

^^ james all i know from my sis, both elementary and high school will transfer na this june..

this is a new building infront of true brew...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/atbangtruebrew.jpg

critic:

no comment nalang.

at last its almost finish maybe few finishing touches will do. even before i left bxu the facade isn't sophisticated but now more adorn minus the wirings.....:lol:

it should a sign of an growing and expanding quite robust city..^^:)

the last time i took photo on the development of FSUU that was last November if I'm correct?. soon it will become a landmark on BUTUAN.:)

Pasa Doble : Magsaysay Viaduct and Baan Bridge side by side :)
http://images.ricakristine.multiply.com/image/3/photos/59/orig/1/DSC00524.JPG?et=DsIAMrvtsDdr3it87JXVrw&nmid=89614513

i not really familiar with the place.. a brigde parallel to a viaduct...^^

Me neither! Im quite confused because when i passed that area I haven't seen any lane like that.. parang nasa Manila.

i not really familiar with the place.. a brigde parallel to a viaduct...^^

Me neither! Im quite confused because when i passed that area I haven't seen any lane like that.. parang nasa Manila.

Butuan had been a dynamic city lately..

if you have been away for awhile, she can become quiet unfamiliar with the different physical changes going around:)

Papuntang Libertad ba'to? Nice building... Ang ganda din ng mga WIRES....:bash::bash:


it's along jc aquino avenue/highway, infront of true brew.

That's what i've heard from my professor. My prof trying to join this forum but i dont know maybe he's pretty busy with his work and business. He's the dean of CIT @ SJIT so probably he's pretty busy. But who knows he'll join because he has a lot of facts besides his friend is a co worker at SJIT Prof Robert Roperos although he is a part time but he worked also at PIA Caraga so a lot of facts from them.

Maybe Amy Saavedra can update us with latest pics of the SJIT Coliseum and Arts Center along South Montilla Blvd. Pakikulit naman sa kanya regjeex. More information can be extracted from Robert Roperos being from PIA. Duda ko nga Robert has been posting updates already but in another name. he he he

I'll get in touch with them dont u worry. But Im not sure if Prof Robert been viewed this forum yet because he's pretty busy with his work with PIA & SJIT as partime. Aside from the fact that i dont see any attitude of Sir Rob here in this forum but I'm not sure yet if he does. But naaaah! When i get there in Butuan pretty soon i could probably meet them just a simple chat:lol::lol::lol: These two profs i have was a good mentor for me. They're great! According to Sir Amy that he will get in touch the VP of SJIT Sir Nicole Salas to join this forum so he can be able to give more facts lalo na they're applying to become a university. Once the other campus will be constructed and once it done, im pretty sure they will win the bid. I dont see the rendering of SJIT coliseum if its nice architecture and I'm not sure yet if they have chance to get some fotos..... hehehehe

Maybe Amy Saavedra can update us with latest pics of the SJIT Coliseum and Arts Center along South Montilla Blvd. Pakikulit naman sa kanya regjeex. More information can be extracted from Robert Roperos being from PIA. Duda ko nga Robert has been posting updates already but in another name. he he he

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpg

^^ Ano yan?!!! Birthday Cake?!!! No ba yan, walang ka-art art IMO! :bash: Just being frank, I prefer the old whitewashed fountain, it gives a more elegant and classical look.

i agree the old whitewashed fountain was a lot better compare to that one. i hate to say that it was a lousy job. i recommend that the government of manila especially the committee responsible for the restoration of many of our historic landmark should take a time to reaserch of what the project look like in the old days before they do the restoring because rigt now, it seem to me by the look of that fountain that they don't have any idea of what good art and architecture should look like and what kind of color should go with it without irritating the eyes. They really need to study art and architecture of how to do a good restoration. Perhaps they need a tour of europe so they can see an example of what good architecture is all about. Most of our historic structures are ruin because the people who are doing the restoration are not professional.

^^

Maybe they want to be unique from their European counterparts.. A unique Filipino art that perhaps looks appealing to outsiders for them.

"Lasang pinoy" as they say..

Just look at the National Museum right now.. National Museum pa yan ha...






:D :D

I'll get in touch with them dont u worry. But Im not sure if Prof Robert been viewed this forum yet because he's pretty busy with his work with PIA & SJIT as partime. Aside from the fact that i dont see any attitude of Sir Rob here in this forum but I'm not sure yet if he does. But naaaah! When i get there in Butuan pretty soon i could probably meet them just a simple chat:lol::lol::lol: These two profs i have was a good mentor for me. They're great! According to Sir Amy that he will get in touch the VP of SJIT Sir Nicole Salas to join this forum so he can be able to give more facts lalo na they're applying to become a university. Once the other campus will be constructed and once it done, im pretty sure they will win the bid. I dont see the rendering of SJIT coliseum if its nice architecture and I'm not sure yet if they have chance to get some fotos..... hehehehe

I was in Butuan for 3 days last week, nakasabit sa gate ng SJIT Main Building ang rendering ng SJIT Coliseum and Arts Center. Several months ago i met Nicole Salas sa Margies Kitchen and he told me that the construction will be for four years because of the extent of the project.

^^ Nyahaha!!! :Lol: But it looks like a Birthday cake for me. :D Mas maganda na ang naangkop sa klasikal nitong anyo.

I'll get in touch with them dont u worry. But Im not sure if Prof Robert been viewed this forum yet because he's pretty busy with his work with PIA & SJIT as partime. Aside from the fact that i dont see any attitude of Sir Rob here in this forum but I'm not sure yet if he does. But naaaah! When i get there in Butuan pretty soon i could probably meet them just a simple chat:lol::lol::lol: These two profs i have was a good mentor for me. They're great! According to Sir Amy that he will get in touch the VP of SJIT Sir Nicole Salas to join this forum so he can be able to give more facts lalo na they're applying to become a university. Once the other campus will be constructed and once it done, im pretty sure they will win the bid. I dont see the rendering of SJIT coliseum if its nice architecture and I'm not sure yet if they have chance to get some fotos..... hehehehe

I also would love to see SJIT evolve into a university. Conversion to universityhood at this time requires Level III accreditation (from PAASCU or PACU-COA or AACCUP) in several programs. This means at least 20% of the faculty members must have appropriate doctorate degrees. A Ph.D. in Education is appropriate only in the College of Education but not in the other colleges. SJIT must venture into a massive faculty development program to achieve universityhood. There are many scholarship grants available from CHED and DOST. Hence it will not cost anything for SJIT to develop its faculty force. If the administration of SJIT will seriously embark on faculty development program, am 100% sure the school can be converted to a university in 5-10 years. Books, buildings, facilities can be bought/constructed, hence easily procured/established. But the faculty force with the appropriate doctorate degrees is very hard to develop.

^^

yah and the National Museum also looks like a Chiffon cake

or perhaps a giant butter scotch

...

^^ What's next, Post Office like a Giant Sans Rival? Nyak! ehehehe! :lol: :lol:
Anyway, its just they have to execute the restoration as proper as possible. The Carriedo Fountain just looks like a fancy birthday cake.

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpg

:runaway:

:cry:

Ah I C. But I think this is only applicable to a private Institutions right? NORMISIST still pending or waiting for the status dont know what's qualifications for a gov. institution. Just wondering why some of the faculties of SJIT doesn't have PhD. I graudated since 2001 and Im pretty sure majority of their faculties have masteral degree. I think Dr. Magallano is a veteran of SJIT and i dont know if she still there. Just wondering why an ISO certification is not part of the qualifications for UNIV status. SJIT is the only private school in Caraga that certified Internationally. I've read thread of Surigao that aside from St. Paul University, there are other schools that waiting for the statuses to University. If that so, we're truly behind from Surigao. Only FSUU in Butuan has potential to grow because of their status. A lot of students will enroll because of the name itself. Where in fact FSUU is one of the best top 20 school in PI. I think rank # 14. Im not Urian, I'm Josephian but I guess its time for SJIT to rules. SJIT administration should put/give their best to work on the Univ. status. INSHALLAH!

I also would love to see SJIT evolve into a university. Conversion to universityhood at this time requires Level III accreditation (from PAASCU or PACU-COA or AACCUP) in several programs. This means at least 20% of the faculty members must have appropriate doctorate degrees. A Ph.D. in Education is appropriate only in the College of Education but not in the other colleges. SJIT must venture into a massive faculty development program to achieve universityhood. There are many scholarship grants available from CHED and DOST. Hence it will not cost anything for SJIT to develop its faculty force. If the administration of SJIT will seriously embark on faculty development program, am 100% sure the school can be converted to a university in 5-10 years. Books, buildings, facilities can be bought/constructed, hence easily procured/established. But the faculty force with the appropriate doctorate degrees is very hard to develop.

to quote nina garcia from Project Runway..

"It looks cheap" :/

they should have painted it white with no other impurities in it :/

The "colored" fountain remind me of those old photographs that look like postcards..

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpg


First, the Jones Bridge... And now this... It does look like a cake. And it takes the cake for tackiness. :nono:

^^Disgrace to humanity talaga ang mga nangangalaga sa mga heritage sites sa Manila! Dapat pure white nalang or they used dark tones and then gold/bronze plating sa mga engravings ala Place de la Concorde's fountain in Paris...

Ah I C. But I think this is only applicable to a private Institutions right? NORMISIST still pending or waiting for the status dont know what's qualifications for a gov. institution. Just wondering why some of the faculties of SJIT doesn't have PhD. I graudated since 2001 and Im pretty sure majority of their faculties have masteral degree. I think Dr. Magallano is a veteran of SJIT and i dont know if she still there. Just wondering why an ISO certification is not part of the qualifications for UNIV status. SJIT is the only private school in Caraga that certified Internationally. I've read thread of Surigao that aside from St. Paul University, there are other schools that waiting for the statuses to University. If that so, we're truly behind from Surigao. Only FSUU in Butuan has potential to grow because of their status. A lot of students will enroll because of the name itself. Where in fact FSUU is one of the best top 20 school in PI. I think rank # 14. Im not Urian, I'm Josephian but I guess its time for SJIT to rules. SJIT administration should put/give their best to work on the Univ. status. INSHALLAH!

ISO Certification tackles only the management aspect of a certain agency/school/plant but Program Accreditation is synonymous to quality delivery of academic programs. This is the reason why program accreditation is given more focus for aspirants to become universities. NORMISIST will be visited by AACCUP this coming december for Level III Accreditation in several programs. As of 2006, NORMISIST already complied all the requirements for universityhood except the accreditation status plus the passage of a bill for its conversion. Mas strict na ngayon ang pagconvert ng state college to state university. Kung papasa ang NORMISIST sa Level III accreditation, then malaki na ang chance nito. 23% of its faculty members has appropriate Ph.D. degrees. As of now they have 4 PhDMathematics which will become 7 in two years time, 2 PhDBiology (4 in two years time), 2 PhD Agriculture (3 in two years time),1 PhDChemistry, 2 PhDPhysics, 1 PhD Information Technology, 9 PhDEducation, 1 PhDCompSci(by 2009), 1 DManagement, 1 DPublicAd (2 in two years), and 1 PhDSociology(in 2 years time). Only a few of the non doctorate faculty members are without the appropriate masters degree. Despite this strength, more than 20 faculty members are currently sent to UPDiliman, Ateneo de Manila, UST, MSU-IIT to pursue MS/MA/PhD studies.

WOW! Hopefully makapasa ang NORMISIST para at least the first State University in Caraga. Dyan din ako nag high school and grabe ang standard pinarehas sa college ung passing grade...But then nag survive pa rin ako kahit papano kse san ka pa mag hahanap ng school na ang tuition fee is only 30 pesos per year and that was 1997.. hahaha.. tas babawasan pa ng 10 para sa FFP & FHP party. hahaha diba.. pero ngayon tumaas na ata sila. It's really nice to know that Butuan na maraming mga highly competent individuals na pede maipagmalaki with the entire region. I, myself would say that I'm part of the goal which of course sa tulong ng mga mentors ko from SJIT. I'm so proud of them. Thanks BXU-GCP for the information.

ISO Certification tackles only the management aspect of a certain agency/school/plant but Program Accreditation is synonymous to quality delivery of academic programs. This is the reason why program accreditation is given more focus for aspirants to become universities. NORMISIST will be visited by AACCUP this coming december for Level III Accreditation in several programs. As of 2006, NORMISIST already complied all the requirements for universityhood except the accreditation status plus the passage of a bill for its conversion. Mas strict na ngayon ang pagconvert ng state college to state university. Kung papasa ang NORMISIST sa Level III accreditation, then malaki na ang chance nito. 23% of its faculty members has appropriate Ph.D. degrees. As of now they have 4 PhDMathematics which will become 7 in two years time, 2 PhDBiology (4 in two years time), 2 PhD Agriculture (3 in two years time),1 PhDChemistry, 2 PhDPhysics, 1 PhD Information Technology, 9 PhDEducation, 1 PhDCompSci(by 2009), 1 DManagement, 1 DPublicAd (2 in two years), and 1 PhDSociology(in 2 years time). Only a few of the non doctorate faculty members are without the appropriate masters degree. Despite this strength, more than 20 faculty members are currently sent to UPDiliman, Ateneo de Manila, UST, MSU-IIT to pursue MS/MA/PhD studies.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2337/1838351245_5279ae2414.jpg?v=0

Cibeles Fountain, Madrid

^^ They couldn't made it dignified? Other cities makes it as part of their cultural icon. It say's much of the Filipino taste. :bash:

:nuts:

What a waste of public funds! I would like it to be with the golden bronze paint.

why can we built a fountain like those fountains in madrid and rome they look very elegant because it was made of marble and good to look at, especially for posing picture for tourist.

I still prefer the classical whitewashed fountains if its design is classical Renaissannce.

Talk about glorification of politicans...

Fuente Osmena (Cebu City) [shot last 2006, I think Cebu peeps got the latest picture of it]

http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/17/photos/27/600x600/31.jpg?et=b6sbhgU2HpQaMPbcHCBx%2Bg&nmid=21224106

Fontana/Fuente Arroyo (Iloilo City) [shot just last December 2007 and it still looks the same] :D
http://images.habagatcentral.multiply.com/image/9/photos/86/600x600/3/IMGP0745.JPG?et=A5hGbPiemuMYcM%2CI%2BD%2B%2B%2Bw&nmid=62867541

WOW! Hopefully makapasa ang NORMISIST para at least the first State University in Caraga. Dyan din ako nag high school and grabe ang standard pinarehas sa college ung passing grade...But then nag survive pa rin ako kahit papano kse san ka pa mag hahanap ng school na ang tuition fee is only 30 pesos per year and that was 1997.. hahaha.. tas babawasan pa ng 10 para sa FFP & FHP party. hahaha diba.. pero ngayon tumaas na ata sila. It's really nice to know that Butuan na maraming mga highly competent individuals na pede maipagmalaki with the entire region. I, myself would say that I'm part of the goal which of course sa tulong ng mga mentors ko from SJIT. I'm so proud of them. Thanks BXU-GCP for the information.

there was this bill filed by former laggard congressman Banaag establishing the Caraga State University system. Together with other state run schools in the region, NORMISIST is the lead academe within this system... I dont know what happened to this bill..

there was this bill filed by former laggard congressman Banaag establishing the Caraga State University system. Together with other state run schools in the region, NORMISIST is the lead academe within this system... I dont know what happened to this bill..

The bill filed by Congressman Banaag creating the Caraga State University System, which will comprise the present NORMISIST-Main, NORMISIST-Cabadbaran and Surigao State College of Technology - Siargao Campus, passed in the lower house but failed to be passed in the senate.
NORMISIST failed in the required Level III Accreditation in several programs. Right now, the school has Level II Accreditation in several programs. FSUU do not have Level III Accredited programs but the school applied for conversion when the required accreditation was just Level II.
Come DEcember 2008, AACCUP will evaluate several programs of NORMISIST. Hopefully some programs will pass the Level III Accreditation. This level of accreditation required a very strong faculty force (at least 20% with appropriate doctorate degrees and at least 40% of those without doctorate degress must have appropriate MS/MA degrees) and respectable research outputs published in reputable national and international journals.
Base on the 2005 and 2006 Annual Reports of NORMISIST, the school was able to produce researches which were accepted for presentation in International and National Conferences. Some of these researches were published in journals abroad.
Right now, the new congressmen of Agusan del Norte again filed a bill for the creation of the Caraga State University System. The result of the December assessment of AACCUP for NORMISIST will be very crucial then.

Gazebo Resort, Cabadbaran

one of the newly built resorts around the city in cabadbaran...complete with kiddie pools

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SOON:

Bonbon Leisure Resorts, Bonbon Hills, Butuan City
Cityscapes and a view of Butuan Bay soon to par with Almont Inland's

new highways, new bridges, improved airports, new resorts, restaurants, new additional flights and routes.....Butuan and Caraga tourism industry now beacons ^^

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a89/overtureph/personal%20trips/laguna/misc288.jpg


Below is a facsimile of a book (probably one of the earliest printed in the Philippines) where the town of Pila (Laguna) is mentioned.

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Cibeles Fountain, Madrid



Wow! I just realized it's a fountain depicting Cybele, the earth mother of mythology.

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this new grille must be near Bonbon ? :?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2038366985_3879686238.jpg?v=0

great view for a drive through
Butuan's spanking new By-pass Highway

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2314/2038367861_beba6fd4e4.jpg?v=0

this new grille must be near Bonbon ? :?

I think this is located in Cabadbaran City.

I think this is located in Cabadbaran City.

there is no uptown part in cabadbaran...but am sure the place must be refreshing:)

what's going up on this site?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2038364997_dbf419ca14.jpg?v=0

Almont Lake Resort, Lake Mainit

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there is no uptown part in cabadbaran...but am sure the place must be refreshing:)

Yang Chay Uptown is located on the same street as NORMISIST-Cabadbaran.

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpggrrrr! :rant: talk about being tacky!

^^yah and the National Museum also looks like a Chiffon cake or perhaps a giant butter scotch...In fairness to the National Museum, the interior is very beautiful and it would still look better if it was renovated completely. I still dream of renovating it again to its pre-war look. The former finance building is also amazing! i was so ecstatic when I went inside a while ago.

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Cibeles Fountain, Madrid
^^ They couldn't made it dignified? Other cities makes it as part of their cultural icon. It say's much of the Filipino taste. :bash:
:nuts:
What a waste of public funds! I would like it to be with the golden bronze paint.I noticed that we lack (or non existent?) these kind of fountains here

^^ I like the fountains of UST.

^^ I like the fountains of UST.what fountain, the one in front or the one beside the main hall? The fountain beside the main hall is actually gorgeous.

what fountain, the one in front or the one beside the main hall? The fountain beside the main hall is actually gorgeous.

I mean, they have fountains with classical themes.

I do not know who the lady is but the deer is an animal sacred to Diana Artemis.

http://inlinethumb49.webshots.com/16752/2133589920101994864S600x600Q85.jpg


Keepers of knowledge... The Sphinx and The Owl, an animal sacred to Athena.

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As you can see that green area, nice location for the mall or even restaurant.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2355/2038366985_3879686238.jpg?v=0

great view for a drive through
Butuan's spanking new By-pass Highway

1st pic is not a good shape as veranda. They should make like a unique one.. sayang man gyod ang lake tas kana ra nga design.. :ohno: but its ok.. at least meron...

Almont Lake Resort, Lake Mainit

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2129/2403341600_357056e570.jpg?v=0 http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2406/2402506795_135d2451db.jpg?v=0

Where this exactly at? sounds like a mall...hehehehehehe....

what's going up on this site?

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2217/2038364997_dbf419ca14.jpg?v=0

Bob if you have time can u take foto dira beside SJIT meron daw Chinese Restaurant diha. yong dating Pag-Ibig Funds na building.

^^ james all i know from my sis, both elementary and high school will transfer na this june..

Yup... as i said, basic education. by the time grade school and hi school be transferred to the new campus, fsuu will integrate the two departments into one... and that will be called basic education. they patterned their school systems with the existing school system used by usc here in cebu

In celebration of World Heritage Day, the Heritage Conservation Society in cooperation with the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission and ICOMOS Philippines is organizing a tour of Manila's heritage parks and plazas on April 19, 2008. With the theme religious heritage in mind, we realize that many of our plazas are found in front of churches and have been a center of like of our historic districts.

Meeting time will be 8 a.m. at the Manila City Hall Freedom Triangle (the one with flagpole, access on Arroceros, now A. Villegas). Lunch will be provided. To reserve a slot, please call Dorie at 5212239.

^^ good, kasi pag yong elementary lang muna ang ilipat kawawa yong mga parents pag may anak na high school and elementary, dalawang location pag hatid ;)

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http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/cityhalldusk1.jpg

sayang, i thought lighted ang front sa city hall, it's not na pala...

i heard robinson's just purchased a 200million lot infront of mitsubishi along J.C. aquino ave...

Nice to hear that... I think ang front of Mitsubishi is ung Durianan jan... hahaha

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/bridgedusk1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/cityhalldusk1.jpg

sayang, i thought lighted ang front sa city hall, it's not na pala...

i heard robinson's just purchased a 200million lot infront of mitsubishi along J.C. aquino ave...

Nagtipid na sila mao nga gamay lang ang ilang gipasiga...:):):)


http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/bridgedusk1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/cityhalldusk1.jpg

sayang, i thought lighted ang front sa city hall, it's not na pala...

i heard robinson's just purchased a 200million lot infront of mitsubishi along J.C. aquino ave...

Nagtipid na sila mao nga gamay lang ang ilang gipasiga...:):):)

I think the picture was taken past 5AM for you can already see traces of sunlight in the sky. If I am not mistaken, mao lang pagpatay sa lights when this picture was taken. Also, I guess the photograph wont be that good with the all lights on.

I think the picture was taken past 5AM for you can already see traces of sunlight in the sky. If I am not mistaken, mao lang pagpatay sa lights when this picture was taken. Also, I guess the photograph wont be that good with the all lights on.

sir it's taken at dusk, around 6-630pm...

sir it's taken at dusk, around 6-630pm...

what day did you took the picture? baka weekend kaya wala na ilaw he he he. but the sky still has traces of light, i remember australia during summer where the sky is still bright up to 8PM.

what day did you took the picture? baka weekend kaya wala na ilaw he he he. but the sky still has traces of light, i remember australia during summer where the sky is still bright up to 8PM.


took it last friday po...

used long exposure in taking the pic, so the camera picked-up the light from the setting sun... sayang..... will just look for another photo subject. hehehe.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/bridgedusk1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/cityhalldusk1.jpg

i heard robinson's just purchased a 200million lot infront of mitsubishi along J.C. aquino ave...


yes they purchased 2 big tracts of adjoining properties from local businesman Mr. Debin Uraya and the Calo family.....again for their land banking.. (puros nalang land banking)

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Fish fountains, Almont Inland ( do they look like merlions? :) )

yes they purchased 2 big tracts of adjoining properties from local businesman Mr. Debin Uraya and the Calo family.....again for their land banking.. (puros nalang land banking)


what's land banking?:)

what's land banking?:)

its just a term when a particular developer, in the case of Robinsons Land Corp. buy significant number of properties in strategic areas as part for their future expansion moves..

Shoemart too has a land bank in new locations spread in strategic growth areas in the country, which includes Butuan...

hopefully these will not remain for long.. masses of undeveloped empty properties...but instead developed into new centers of commerce for this growing city...

The Mindanao Examiner: Ancient Burial Cave Discovered In Mindanao

http://zamboangajournal.blogspot.com/2008/04/ancient-burial-cave-discovered-in.html

http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/apr/11/yehey/prov/20080411pro2.html

I hope these doesn't end up in private collections. And also doesn't get smashed or mishandled by well meaning individuals but not trained in such kind of work or kahit yung mga taong mahilig pumapel lang.

Butuan has two new private hospitals just opened early this year,

(1) Holy Child Hospital
(2) Caraga Hospital

Seems healthcare is doing good business as well in the city :)

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photo lifted from LYRA:)

its just a term when a particular developer, in the case of Robinsons Land Corp. buy significant number of properties in strategic areas as part for their future expansion moves..

Shoemart too has a land bank in new locations spread in strategic growth areas in the country, which includes Butuan...

hopefully these will not remain for long.. masses of undeveloped empty properties...but instead developed into new centers of commerce for this growing city...

would you happen to know sir bob kung where in butuan SM have some lands? thanks.:)

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpg

it looks like a cake! :lol:

would you happen to know sir bob kung where in butuan SM have some lands? thanks.:)

its in Ambangan in Ambago...I dont know the exact size though...

I hope SM Prime wont do a wait-and-see to Butuan... just like in Tacloban where they bought a land there more than 5 years ago...and still remains a land bank up to now..

Butuan has two new private hospitals just opened early this year,

(1) Holy Child Hospital
(2) Caraga Hospital

Seems healthcare is doing good business as well in the city :)

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3191/2418113954_04e398f34d.jpg?v=0

photo lifted from LYRA:)

where's the photo on the hospital of holy child colleges...bakit ito lang..is it very near the highway?

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/bridgedusk1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/cityhalldusk1.jpg

sayang, i thought lighted ang front sa city hall, it's not na pala...

i heard robinson's just purchased a 200million lot infront of mitsubishi along J.C. aquino ave...

its very nice yongcha..keep it up..

My thoughts are, maybe they're working on the feasibility studies. Dili baya basta basta mag tukod ang SM pag dili qualified ang areas when it comes to population thats how i see. Beside dili pa cguro priority ang Butuan kay daghan sila project karon i think gensan has granted soon. I hope our local government will push this through. Cguro dako ra ang offer sa local government mao nga naa sila doubt.. whats ya think?

its in Ambangan in Ambago...I dont know the exact size though...

I hope SM Prime wont do a wait-and-see to Butuan... just like in Tacloban where they bought a land there more than 5 years ago...and still remains a land bank up to now..

^^^^^^

I'm sorry--this mess that someone authorized on painting Carriedo fountain adds a totally new dimension to the meaning of BADUY :ohno::ohno::ohno:Ewwwww!

Citi Cafe, Almont Citi Hotel, San Jose St.

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shine Butuan! shine!!!^^

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Citi Cafe, Almont Citi Hotel, San Jose St.

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/gilraen_calafalas/S6300165.jpg

I thought its Almont City Hotel...

shine Butuan !! Shine !!^^
Bombilya sa plaza
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/gilraen_calafalas/Image376.jpg

speed of light : Magsaysay Viaduct

http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/gilraen_calafalas/40.jpg

more pictures of the 2nd bridge...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge3.jpg

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpg

Sorry pero para namang binaboy yung isa magagandang tanawin sa Sta. Cruz....cguro kung Trim na gold saka white mas okay di ba? mala European ang dating.

Controversy hounds Teachers Camp restoration

By Vincent Cabreza
Philippine Daily Inquirer (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20080419-131316/Controversy-hounds-Teachers-Camp-restoration)
First Posted 00:42:00 04/19/2008

BAGUIO CITY – A mad rush to complete the restoration work on the 100-year-old Teachers’ Camp has invited controversy.

Contractors who bid for the project complained that the Department of Education took shortcuts when it began conservation work.

Richard Yodong, owner of Salidummay General Construction, has complained to Education Secretary Jesli Lapus and the Office of the Ombudsman about officials who allegedly awarded major contracts, worth P20.6 million, to rivals who should have failed to qualify.

Yodong took to task Education Assistant Secretary Jonathan Malaya, acting manager of the camp, and members of the camp’s bids and awards committee (BAC), according to a notarized affidavit sent to the Inquirer.

Another contractor, who lost the bid, sent to the Inquirer another set of documents to suggest fraud, but he asked for anonymity because he has not yet decided whether he would also pursue a case against DepEd.

Lovenia Gorospe, acting assistant manager of the camp, said she would reply only when an official investigation is conducted. But she said everything about the restoration work has been above board. Gorospe chairs the BAC.

The Teachers’ Camp celebrated its centennial on April 6, but officials commemorated the event with a “soft launch” because of slow work to reconstruct the American-era buildings there.

Instead, the DepEd scheduled a major centennial celebration on May 10.

Under contention were six landscaping contracts that require a complete overhaul of the cottages, gardens and roads inside the camp.

Some camp facilities that would be renovated are the track and field oval, which used to be operated here by the Philippine Sports Commission, and buildings that house the Cordillera branch of the Philippine Public Safety College and the National Police Commission.

These agencies have been asked to move out of the camp, after almost 30 years.

The contract also requires the repair or reconstruction of the camp’s amphitheater, the Albert Hall, as well as the roads leading to these facilities.

Each contract is specific about the dimensions of the buildings and the variety of flowers that would be planted around the camp.

Malaya, in a previous interview, said he wanted to restore the green and white colors of the facilities, which used to identify the camp when it was run by the American colonial government.

What do you think?

Carriedo Fountain was repainted more than a week ago. So what do you think of its new look?

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/9237/carriedofountain1ta3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/1740/carriedofountain2ii0.jpg

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/3008/carriedofountain3bo5.jpg

Such a beautiful structure got overshadowed by the hideous paint job. Talking about lack of historical propriety and cultural sophistication.

Pero in fairness, mukhang masarap kainin. :lol:

I heard that Carriedo Fountain has been repainted "all-white" after receiving negative criticisms. I haven't seen it yet but will definitely check it out upon my return from an out of town trip.

more pictures of the 2nd bridge...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge3.jpg

maganda talagang pagkaka kuha...the best...:lol:

Dapat lagyan ng gantong lights don sa mga gilid gilid ng river para pag daan ng mga tourista sakay ng Balangai Cruise at least makikita nila how nice diba...

shine Butuan !! Shine !!^^
Bombilya sa plaza
http://i111.photobucket.com/albums/n143/gilraen_calafalas/Image376.jpg

IMO, a world class infra. what ya think?

more pictures of the 2nd bridge...

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge1.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge2.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y174/edison_lee/photography/bridge3.jpg

IMO, a world class infra. what ya think?


yah worldclass indeed, sana they do something about the "uneven" approach, bumpy kaau.:)

Dapat lagyan ng gantong lights don sa mga gilid gilid ng river para pag daan ng mga tourista sakay ng Balangai Cruise at least makikita nila how nice diba...

power consuming kaayo ni sya na lights....they have 4? of this at Rizal Park..

Mao ba? have you seen Roxas boulevard? nice ba... kahit simply lang ung lights na nasa montilla blvd pede na na sya tana sa gilid sa river....

power consuming kaayo ni sya na lights....they have 4? of this at Rizal Park..

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1654/carriedofountainmb0.jpg

Sa wakas, naibalik na sa monochrome ang Carriedo fountain, this time, all-white, with the inscriptions in black.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5185/calderondelabarcapu1.jpg

Also part of the Carriedo waterworks system, this is the iron-cast fountain at the former Plaza Calderon de la Barca in front of Binondo church.

Sorry pero para namang binaboy yung isa magagandang tanawin sa Sta. Cruz....cguro kung Trim na gold saka white mas okay di ba? mala European ang dating.

I have to agree with you on this one. It just don't cut it,not in my book atleast... Gold and white would of been perfect instead of solid plain white!


They definitely need to rid off those unsighty electrical cable wires. One thing, its for safety reason, then next would be just simply the aesthetic and cleaner look of the surrounding.

^^

Someone mentioned to Wonderboy that the Gold tint ( most likely the one that retains its color over time ) is not available here in Manila. This might have been the reason why the dome of the Golden Mosque looks that way.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05219.jpg

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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/MacapagalBridge.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05396.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05395.jpg

On our way to the Newly built Macapagal Bridge we passed by this new subdivision...^^ Cool rows of houses:cheers:

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05400.jpg

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05399.jpg

^^ On the same road we also saw this what seems to be started but discontinued or temporarily stopped project. Can anyone fill us on the status of this project. Sayang naman kung di matutuloy:)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05402.jpg

I did not catch the name of the building in the foreground, it caught my eye parang new siya. ^^

Yung katabing building ok sana pero dahil sa fading paint niya naging eyesore (IMO lang). :) And some glasses are missing...

Thats MJ Santos Hospital.. it's one of the leading private hospital in the City or maybe in the entire region. On the other hand, that building beside that hospital used to be a Carl Patricks Hotel but suddenly screwed up for some reasons and now its owned by Metro Bank... I dont know if they will remodel that hotel. They should have sayang kaayo na...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05402.jpg

I did not catch the name of the building in the foreground, it caught my eye parang new siya. ^^

Yung katabing building ok sana pero dahil sa fading paint niya naging eyesore (IMO lang). :) And some glasses are missing...

This is what I'm talkin about. Tuloy daw yan kse isa sa mga priority project yan ni Madam Salas at ni Nicole Salas. And soon is the other campus of SJIT. We used to have sports facility when we have foundation day at the Annex building and its not enough for the entire population. Its time for SJIT to rules. I'm proud to be JOSEPHIAN...

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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05399.jpg

^^ On the same road we also saw this what seems to be started but discontinued or temporarily stopped project. Can anyone fill us on the status of this project. Sayang naman kung di matutuloy:)

the fountain in plaza de calderon de la barca should also be painted with white or gold like those fountain in plaza de la concorde in paris.

Salamat bai @regjeex daghan kaayo mo ug mga projects na praiseworthy sana ma sustain ang development ng city.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DottiesPlace.jpg

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1654/carriedofountainmb0.jpg

Sa wakas, naibalik na sa monochrome ang Carriedo fountain, this time, all-white, with the inscriptions in black.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5185/calderondelabarcapu1.jpg

Also part of the Carriedo waterworks system, this is the iron-cast fountain at the former Plaza Calderon de la Barca in front of Binondo church.

That's good news, Jun.

And in the heat of summer, that metal fountain looks very refreshing! :cheers:

Finally a relief from that birthday cake! :D

Finally a relief from that birthday cake! :D

Talaga lang ah... Alam ko gusto mo cake eh.... :nocrook:

Mukhang nakikinig naman pala ang Manila City Hall basta ipaalam lang sa kanila yung problema kasya magreklamo lang at magcomment tapos hanggang dun lang.

You're welcome @Ibex. Hope the local government will push those projects.

If I'm not mistaken these are the upcoming projects of Butuan:

1. River cruise - no rendering yet. Maybe Bob-Bxu can help this one.
2. Butuan training center - I like this is infra a unique one.
3. Butuan Coliseum - 10 to 12 thou capacity
4. Broadwalk
5. Regional Museum - like the rendering too
6. Central Bank - no rendering yet
7. DFA Regional Consular
8. POEA
9. Fly over - don't know kung matuloy yang project na yan.
10. ETC

A lot more private investors coming up some of them have their land property already

1. SM
2. Robinsons
3. Ororama
4. Filinvest
5. NCCC
6. Capitol complex
7. Plaza mall

Hope na matuloy yang mga project na yan para mabawasan na rin ang unemployment ng Butuan. Sana din mag karoon pa ng factories ang Butuan kse bihira lang factories eh.

Salamat bai @regjeex daghan kaayo mo ug mga projects na praiseworthy sana ma sustain ang development ng city.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DottiesPlace.jpg

Unsa ni na building? is it Dotties Place?

Salamat bai @regjeex daghan kaayo mo ug mga projects na praiseworthy sana ma sustain ang development ng city.

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DottiesPlace.jpg

Talaga lang ah... Alam ko gusto mo cake eh.... :nocrook:

Dulce De Leche na cake to be exact. :lol:

Mukhang nakikinig naman pala ang Manila City Hall basta ipaalam lang sa kanila yung problema kasya magreklamo lang at magcomment tapos hanggang dun lang.

I heard that "Dirty Harry" is quite in tune with the heritage conservation.

Unsa ni na building? is it Dotties Place?

Yes @regjeex sa Dotties parin yan ^^

Good luck sa future developments ng Butuan City :cheers:

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Pan De Pugon

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On our way to the Newly built Macapagal Bridge we passed by this new subdivision...^^ Cool rows of houses:cheers:


super bilis naman natapos mga bahay na to....they must have used pre fab materials

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05393.jpg


this spot I surely see a new nucleus of activity for the city^^

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Pan De Pugon


its a cluster here of shops like Book Nook, Margie's and Pan de Pugon..

you must have ordered for their famous Choco Monster..:cheers:

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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05399.jpg

^^ On the same road we also saw this what seems to be started but discontinued or temporarily stopped project. Can anyone fill us on the status of this project. Sayang naman kung di matutuloy:)


the work is kind of slow paced....dunno why...

Ibex pede ka na sumali sa competetion. galing galing mo naman mag pics...

This photo similar to China wala nga lang building pero ung iconic background pretty nice. Thanks for having time Ibex in this thread. Dako kay kag contribution.

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http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1654/carriedofountainmb0.jpg

Sa wakas, naibalik na sa monochrome ang Carriedo fountain, this time, all-white, with the inscriptions in black.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/5185/calderondelabarcapu1.jpg

Also part of the Carriedo waterworks system, this is the iron-cast fountain at the former Plaza Calderon de la Barca in front of Binondo church.

ay salamat,... next ang jones bridge please,..

Can somebody do something to those wires!!! And yes,the Jones bridge lamp posts,RIDICULOUS!:ohno:

There are some functioning government buildings that needs to be maintained...and I mean not cheaply maintained as these are manifestations of power. In this case, the glorious legacy of the titanic sugar industry of the past.
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Kaplag 2008

- 443rd anniversary celebrations of the finding of the image of the Sto. Niño de Cebu; a turning point in the history of the islands


Mass at Magellan's Cross

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After the mass there was a procession from the Basilica to the Cathedral

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Preceding the procession were a group of Sinulog dancers

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Arrival at the Cathedral

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By the way, while riding the LRT bound south towards EDSA from Manila, I noticed several old villas along Taft Avenue, Pasay City in particular. I wonder who owns those old villas.

Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino de Cebu


Early 1900s
- The ceiling was barely decorated with strips of wood.

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I think this was right before WWII or perhaps right after it? (1950s?).
- There are now paintings in the ceiling.
- The paintings/drawings in the arches were also changed.
- The flooring was also changed to tiles

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Old_Photos/wordpress_blog_old_sto_nino01.jpg


The interiors today
- The four arches (which I think were made of wood) were removed; Carved wooden balusters were installed in the ceiling.

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By the way, while riding the LRT bound south towards EDSA from Manila, I noticed several old villas along Taft Avenue, Pasay City in particular. I wonder who owns those old villas.

One of these could have been the residence of Tomas Mapua.

^^ That I noticed, also those old villas along Roxas Boulevard (particularly Pasay City and Parañaque City), grand mansions or villas.

I've got a question, since the Gregorian Calendar was introduced in 1582, then does this mean that Magellan didn't really arrive in the Philippines in March 1521? Perhaps it was 1522? and that Manila was really established at a later date?

I've got a question, since the Gregorian Calendar was introduced in 1582, then does this mean that Magellan didn't really arrive in the Philippines in March 1521? Perhaps it was 1522? and that Manila was really established at a later date?

the old julian calender was only missing a couple of days and magellan still arrived in the phillippines in 1521. actually it was magellan crews that discover this mistake when they completed the circumnavigation of the world a one day was added to thier trip when they return to europe the european didn't believe it until pope gregory order vatican scientist to find out and then it was discovered that it was true, so from that time on he ordered a new calender to be used and it was named after him. the estern christian known as orthodox christian still prefer to used the julian calendar until today that's why celebrate christmas and new year on january.

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I really liked this photo by yoncha^^

^^ the last time ako dumaan dyan may mga bago na structures na, looks like that area has a fast growth. :)

^^ the last time ako dumaan dyan may mga bago na structures na, looks like that area has a fast growth. :)

developers and entrepreneurs are buying lots of properties within the area while the land is relatively "cheap":)

Click the weblink below to check out the schedule of events for the Philippine Heritage Month 2008. This is a nationwide event and everyone is invited:

http://filheritagefest.fateback.com/home.html

Hope they will develop that area cuz its really huge.

developers and entrepreneurs are buying lots of properties within the area while the land is relatively "cheap":)

^^ the last time ako dumaan dyan may mga bago na structures na, looks like that area has a fast growth. :)

its quite evident due to its potentials and not to mention a national highway on the making...subdivision,...commercial establishments, schools,..who knows a mall will be put in the area..:)

^^ I've heard a humor that SM will ... on that site.. not sure if true.

That's what my nephew said. I dont know if there's land mark already. Kay perminte man dira mag agihan akong nephew. A lot more changes na daw ang dira nga area.. Hopefull when I get home again on December dapat meron na buildings jan..

^^ I've heard a humor that SM will ... on that site.. not sure if true.

^^ @regjeex , it's May already, so your in our "yutang natawhan" already ?

its quite evident due to its potentials and not to mention a national highway on the making...subdivision,...commercial establishments, schools,..who knows a mall will be put in the area..:)

I think this area will overtake Baan-Tiniwisan-Ampayon area in terms of urbanization...

though Baan-Tiniwisan-Ampayon has the new Regional Center; the 12 hectare Fil-invest Project and the soon to be constructed Coliseum and Civic Center... Villa Kanannga-Mandakpan-Bit-os area's growth is not to be under estimated basing on the development trends we can see now going on in the area..

currently Doongan-Libertad-Bancasi area is the most rapidly urbanizing suburb of the city..

Wala pa PH im still here in Iraq. 2nd week pako flight.

^^ @regjeex , it's May already, so your in our "yutang natawhan" already ?

Yeah I agree. When I passed to that area of BAncasi up to down town there's a lot changes like buildings etc. Cant wait to see that coliseum.

I think this area will overtake Baan-Tiniwisan-Ampayon area in terms of urbanization...

though Baan-Tiniwisan-Ampayon has the new Regional Center; the 12 hectare Fil-invest Project and the soon to be constructed Coliseum and Civic Center... Villa Kanannga-Mandakpan-Bit-os area's growth is not to be under estimated basing on the development trends we can see now going on in the area..

currently Doongan-Libertad-Bancasi area is the most rapidly urbanizing suburb of the city..

Yeah I agree. When I passed to that area of BAncasi up to down town there's a lot changes like buildings etc. Cant wait to see that coliseum.

I suggest you bring your digital camera with at least 2 GB memory.... Its about time Reg will take the photos :)

Father Saturnino Urios University, Bishop Morelos Campus, Ambago, Butuan City

photos, a little bit outdated:)

one of the buildings in the Bishop Morelos Campus, almost done :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2460221427_7d2caaf52f.jpg?v=0


look ma, another gymnasium soon to be finished:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2460221533_2d86904769.jpg?v=0


these other two buildings need to be rushed !!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2461056524_818df94758.jpg?v=0

its a cluster here of shops like Book Nook, Margie's and Pan de Pugon..

you must have ordered for their famous Choco Monster..:cheers:


Nag coffee lang mi didto Bob la mi ni kaon... :cheers:

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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05277.jpg

wow, the pool is soooo inviting....but the sun may toast my already sunburnt skin :)

nice artistry there Ibex :)

By Andronico Wangag (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=goodLife3_may3_2008)

“To build among people a consciousness, respect, and pride for the legacies of Filipino cultural history” is the chief objective of the Filipino Heritage Festival as it commences this merry month of May.

Ongoing until June 12, a month-long celebration will take place across the archipelago to promote the diversity and richness of the Filipino culture. The whole event will be made possible by the tandem of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Department of Tourism.

This national festival aims to promote cultural heritage sites and architectural wonders, various facets of Filipino culture such as tiangges, music and dance performances, visual arts, exhibits, thematic culinary events, design retrospectives, walking tours and array of activities that will bring the Filipino people a new awareness of age-old traditions, cultural treasures and practices.

Filipino Heritage Festival director Bambi Harper stated that this year’s festivities will reopen a treasure trove of oral traditions presenting epic chants that showcase the traditional beliefs and values of early Filipinos.

To captivate local and foreign tourists, the festival will pay tribute to the Filipino epic by bringing to life age-old chants. This is spearheaded by Maranao’s venerable epic “Darangen ni Bantugen” to be performed by the Philippine Ballet Theater and Sayaw Foundation on May 14 at the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ Tanghalang Nicanor Abelardo. Excerpts of this epic chant will be revisited in Las Piñas and Cagayan de Oro City.

The odyssey of Darangen is a celebration of Maranao’s opulent history that narrates the adventures of mythical heroes. Embedded in the chant are social values, traditions and customary laws. This epic chant is one of the 43 declared by Unesco as “Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritages of Humanity,” which is told and retold in the original ancient verse.

The festival was born out of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s Proclamation 439 on Aug. 11, 2003, “declaring the month of May as National Heritage Month.” This year’s roaster of events is organized by festival president Armita Rufino and finance officer Araceli Salas.

The Heritage Month kicked off in Cagayan de Oro City with the Darangen epic, Maranao and Higaonon weaving, Subanen baskets, mats, pottery and beads, and their crafting, and performances by homegrown talents Gintong Amihan Dance Troupe of the Mindanao Polytechnic State College, the Xavier University Dance Society, and the Rondalla of Pilgrim and Mr. Waway Saway.

Underscoring this event are Farola (exhibit of Spanish colonial lighthouses found all over the country) in Gameng Museo, Ilocos Norte until July and at Robinsons Galleria on May 8, Philippine Spanish Colonial Bridges (a weeklong photo exhibit of the old Spanish colonial bridges in the Philippines by architect Manuel Noche of the University of Sto. Tomas) at Robinsons Mall, Lipa City, Batangas on May 5, Bangsa Moro Exhibit with lecture ( 30-panel photo exhibit featuring pre-colonial photographs acquired by the family of former Rep. Michael Mastura from Washington archives) at the Davao Museum on May 11 to 31, Tapan Exhibit of Philippine Fiestas ( photo exhibits by renowned photographer Donald Tapan) at Robinsons Mall Ermita on May 13, Sinauna (showcase of Filipino artifacts) at SM Mall of Asia on May 15 to 21, Patawa (evoking laughter with poems, jokes, photos and memorabilia) at the Metropolitan Museum on May 19, National Artist Exhibit at SM Megamall on May 19 to 22, Banig Exhibit and Komedya Linambay (showcase of handwoven mats of Basey, Samar) at SM Cebu on May 24, Kisame ( display of the magnificent church ceiling paintings in Bohol) at the Ayala Museum on May 26 to July 6, and “Las Gran Damas de Negros” (biographical photo exhibit of Negrense Women of Substance then and now).

The observance of the Heritage Month will also feature Santacruzan in the City of Manila tomorrow, a Balagtasan on May 7, 8, and 14 in Hagonoy, Bulacan, and also at the Inner Ground of both the Quezon City Hall and Makati City Hall, a thematic food festival at the Intercontinental Hotel featuring Bicol Food Harvest Festival, May 6 to 31, and the Parian (a re-enactment of Chinese influx to Manila to serve the needs of the Spaniards) at the Binondo Plaza on May 17.

Different regional festivities will take place across the archipelago.

^^ Well that's weird. All along that we've been contacting Bambi Harper and the rest of the Filipinas Heritage people for the said Heritage Month and I don't see any of our activity here in Iloilo (even if we have one). Para yatang naging minor ata activity namin? Hmm...

hahaha... pobre ra akong camera Bob. pero 1 gig noon ok ra tas save nalang nako sa computer tas kuha napod dayon kog pics.. hahaha... dili man jud ko particular sa mga camera kay dili man lagi ko maniniyot.. hahaha

I suggest you bring your digital camera with at least 2 GB memory.... Its about time Reg will take the photos :)

Father Saturnino Urios University, Bishop Morelos Campus, Ambago, Butuan City

photos, a little bit outdated:)

one of the buildings in the Bishop Morelos Campus, almost done :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2460221427_7d2caaf52f.jpg?v=0


look ma, another gymnasium soon to be finished:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2460221533_2d86904769.jpg?v=0


these other two buildings need to be rushed !!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2461056524_818df94758.jpg?v=0

once done, I expect FSUU joining the ranks of among the countrys big Catholic universities :)

FSUU deserved it! SJIT soon.. hahaha dili papildi ba.. hahaha. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

once done, I expect FSUU joining the ranks of among the countrys big Catholic universities :)

FSUU deserved it! SJIT soon.. hahaha dili papildi ba.. hahaha. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

actually once SJIT is done with their campus in Villa Kanangga, SJIT will come out to be much bigger than FSUU....with main campus in North Montilla Blvd. and their engineering campus in T. Calo...their ongoing 3rd campus will even be bigger than the main campus :)...

not until, FSUU will demolish its old Elementary Campus at San Jose St. and build a tall Administrative and University Center Building :)

Wow! good for FSUU...

once done, I expect FSUU joining the ranks of among the countrys big Catholic universities :)

Engineering campus is infront of the Annex bldg ( old one ) kung saan naka reside si Madam Salas. Anjan din ung Basic Education, sports facilities and graduate program (MA & PhD) pati ang HRM laboratory ata. Dapat nga remodel nila ung bldg kay its too old. Nice to hear that the other campus of SJIT is bigger than FSUU. These 2 are competing each other when it comes to their facilities and standardization. Although wala pa na convert ang SJIT to university status but they already been accredited by an ISO. Im quite sure that Engineering, Marine Academy, Police Academy & computer studies are those highly & quality standard and other than that accredited also by PAASCO & PACUCOA. Univ status will need to push that soon.. so i can upgrade my credentials...hahahaha. Prof Amy and Prof Robert are the best. Good mentor! I like FSUU too because when it comes to business they are pretty standard too. Where in fact nag apply ko sa mga banko diha sa Butuan ang akong mga kalaban nga FSUU sila ang ginakuha sa mga banko as bankers... Im not saying na wala ang SJIT i mean most of them are from FSUU.



actually once SJIT is done with their campus in Villa Kanangga, SJIT will come out to be much bigger than FSUU....with main campus in North Montilla Blvd. and their engineering campus in T. Calo...their ongoing 3rd campus will even be bigger than the main campus :)...

not until, FSUU will demolish its old Elementary Campus at San Jose St. and build a tall Administrative and University Center Building :)

Father Saturnino Urios University, Bishop Morelos Campus, Ambago, Butuan City

photos, a little bit outdated:)

one of the buildings in the Bishop Morelos Campus, almost done :)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2460221427_7d2caaf52f.jpg?v=0


look ma, another gymnasium soon to be finished:)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2333/2460221533_2d86904769.jpg?v=0


these other two buildings need to be rushed !!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3153/2461056524_818df94758.jpg?v=0

wow...quite impressive how i hope it will be finish soon...malapit na kasi ang pasukan...:lol::lol::)

the work is kind of slow paced....dunno why...

the facility is gigantic and entails a lot of finances to built this one...according to rumor the contruction of thr domes foundation is very expensive....it cause a lot of money for the school...

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http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05399.jpg

^^ On the same road we also saw this what seems to be started but discontinued or temporarily stopped project. Can anyone fill us on the status of this project. Sayang naman kung di matutuloy:)


hindi agad nasimulan kasi sa structural founadation pa lang it cause several millions....rumor have it that the owner is on negotiation with banks for funding...^^

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Segunda Katigbak's house located in Lipa City, Batangas


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Photos by overtureph

hindi agad nasimulan kasi sa structural founadation pa lang it cause several millions....rumor have it that the owner is on negotiation with banks for funding...^^

they are using the pile driven technology just like what was done on the second bridge kase while building the foundations...

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05269B.jpg


where is this Ibex?...the stairs looks nice and modest for a debutante's welcome presentation :)

^^Parang ancestral bahay namin yan sa Aringay, La Union, ah. Am again homesick! :(

Thanks for sharing your pix, overtureph!

where is this Ibex?...the stairs looks nice and modest for a debutante's welcome presentation :)

Sa Dottie's Place pa rin Bob... :):)

Sa Dottie's Place pa rin Bob... :):)

I have never been inside Dottie's ..:(

I am expecting a full booking of all the city's hotels as the Balanghai Fest reaches its highlights.. ^^

I have never been inside Dottie's ..:(

I am expecting a full booking of all the city's hotels as the Balanghai Fest reaches its highlights.. ^^

Ok here's more of Dottie's :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05428.jpg

wow...looks good to me :)^^

seems Butuan has all the ingredients already for that cosmopolitan traveller...

nice standard hotels and convention centers, improved air transportation links, improving entry point facilites, good intermodal and inter regional transport links...interesting sites, and the presence of standard "big city" frills.. :)

Ok here's more of Dottie's :)

http://i232.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/klutz1030/BG%20Butuan/DSC05428.jpg

is this one of their function hall?

havent seen Dotties Grand Con..

but I guess Almont Hotel's Ballroom is much grander :)

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is this one of their function hall?

havent seen Dotties Grand Con..

but I guess Almont Hotel's Ballroom is much grander :)

http://images.avetteplaza.multiply.com/image/7/photos/3/orig/42/IMG_6042.JPG?et=Pvu%2B1WYjR%2CXHGjJKP0Mfmg&nmid=57618528

Dining area pa lang yan Bob for Hotel occupants and walk in customers. They have siguro mga 3 function rooms mas malaki pa area kaysa sa mga hotel rooms combined. Di ko ma tantya kung mas malaki ba ang Almont pero IMO malaki ang space for functions :)

Dining area pa lang yan Bob for Hotel occupants and walk in customers. They have siguro mga 3 function rooms mas malaki pa area kaysa sa mga hotel rooms combined. Di ko ma tantya kung mas malaki ba ang Almont pero IMO malaki ang space for functions :)

ic, if that's the case, seems they have a fairly large dining area for their hotel...

salamat kadiyaw Ibex..^^

^^Parang ancestral bahay namin yan sa Aringay, La Union, ah. Am again homesick! :(

Thanks for sharing your pix, overtureph!

Your welcome. Good for you and fortunately for you may ancestral house pa kayo. Baka puede ka din mag-share ng mga litrato ng lumang bahay nyo at iba pang mga lumang buhay sa Aringay.

ic, if that's the case, seems they have a fairly large dining area for their hotel...

salamat kadiyaw Ibex..^^

The pic was just the restaurant of Dotties, they do not hold functions here nor receptions/programs. It's worth dining in this restaurant even though its more expensive than Manay Maling Restaurant of Almont Inland.

Dotties has several function rooms for seminars/conventions/receptions. The largest of these is called the Dotties Grand Convention Center that can accommodate 1,500. I cannot say that Almont Convention Center is better or Dotties is better, it depends on how the place is being adorned/prepared/decorated by the organizers. Of course the budget of the activity is the factor here.

Dotties has good amenities also. They have a gym for the guests to work out.

The pic was just the restaurant of Dotties, they do not hold functions here nor receptions/programs. It's worth dining in this restaurant even though its more expensive than Manay Maling Restaurant of Almont Inland.

Dotties has several function rooms for seminars/conventions/receptions. The largest of these is called the Dotties Grand Convention Center that can accommodate 1,500. I cannot say that Almont Convention Center is better or Dotties is better, it depends on how the place is being adorned/prepared/decorated by the organizers. Of course the budget of the activity is the factor here.

Dotties has good amenities also. They have a gym for the guests to work out.

I see, but I heard that Balanghai Hotel got the biggest capacity in terms of convention hosting, approx 2000 ?.... Balanghai Hotel and Convention Center is the site of another nationwide confab slated this 3rd week of May...