Libis Tunnel
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010437.jpg

New hotel in Libis....didn't know this before.
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010436.jpg

traffic in this side of Libis.
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010432.jpg

http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010433.jpg

but smooth flow in C. P. Garcia
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010443.jpg

^^ Excuse me, but is this CP Garcia inside UP? If so, the road seems improved. Love those trees.

^^ That's C.P. Garcia Avenue in U.P., not C-5. :)

^^ Excuse me, but is this CP Garcia inside UP? If so, the road seems improved. Love those trees.

Yes, inside UP. The road marks need to be repainted. C5, Katipunan roads have good road marks.

by Habanil
http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/1/IMG-0384.JPG?et=UvOlzRNdBdmw%2C4dNJecpjg&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/7/IMG-0411.JPG?et=rkRrIfIBC8at%2BK2sDz4SmQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/2/IMG-0385.JPG?et=q9zGFboXUsgXAbeJ03aS6Q&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/4/IMG-0390.JPG?et=KksIjBOxScevj3bFekwD3A&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/5/IMG-0398.JPG?et=4E%2BSvgYjv2VbLlS8%2CG9CoQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/3/photos/699/600x600/8/IMG-0412.JPG?et=LyDIfhRLkLzxrCsY7FGcEA&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/6/IMG-0402.JPG?et=C%2C5xRkCqOLAbeY%2B75bjrHQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/10/IMG-0415.JPG?

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/11/IMG-0419.JPG?et=m%2C%

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/10/IMG-0415.JPG?et=tHBLvhQp5CANCJlGvbbcyA&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/14/IMG-0426.JPG?et=s5WGQNY8%2BDqpKz3BuMlSkg&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/13/IMG-0421.JPG?et=%2Bz63kIylE8rUj8VS6FEGoQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/3/photos/699/600x600/17/IMG-0438.JPG?et=%2C1z7aXSDEifdfuWb51y3Pg&nmid=354090612
http://habanil.multiply.com/

^^Centris Station right? Passed by it a while ago. Knowing it's Friday night I was surprised it was nearly empty! Maybe because it's new?

^^Centris Station right? Passed by it a while ago. Knowing it's Friday night I was surprised it was nearly empty! Maybe because it's new?

YES, so brand new :)

^^^ and just plain tacky

^^Centris Station right? Passed by it a while ago. Knowing it's Friday night I was surprised it was nearly empty! Maybe because it's new?

i don't think na mag ki click yang centris station walk sobrang init dyan sa tanghali....maybe sa gabi yung mga walang magawa sa buhay nila gigimik dyan...or yung mga curious na gustong sumilip....only to be disappointed...:lol:

^^^ and just plain tacky

i don't think na mag ki click yang centris station walk sobrang init dyan sa tanghali....maybe sa gabi yung mga walang magawa sa buhay nila gigimik dyan...or yung mga curious na gustong sumilip....only to be disappointed...:lol:

Well, Eton Centris has the potential to compete with Tomas Morato and Timog in terms of ambiance and open greenery. It's still way too early to tell, really dahil konti pa lang ang mga dining options and non-existence of places to drink alcohol... May magbukas lang nga na isa dyan, sunod-sunod na! It's not even Oktoberfest yet, there's still time :cheers:

MWSS leases Katipunan property to SM Prime Holdings (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/198111/mwss-leases-katipunan-property-to-sm-prime-holdings)
ROBERT JA BASILIO JR., GMANews.TV
08/08/2010 | 11:36 PM


SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH), the Philippines’ largest mall operator, will lease government property along Katipunan Road for less than P100 per square meter a month for 25 years, an amount that an official said may be “too low."

This, among others, was indicated in a lease contract between SMPH — a company controlled by Henry Sy, the country’s richest person according to Forbes Magazine — and the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS), whose officials have been under fire for receiving excessive bonuses.

The contract was signed last May 27, 2010 — or a month before President Benigno Aquino III formally assumed office — by then-MWSS administrator Diosdado Allado and SMPH president Hans Sy.

The lease agreement was also endorsed by the MWSS Board of Trustees in a September 4, 2009 resolution signed by Darlina Uy, the MWSS legal services dept. manager/Board Secretary VI designate.

Under the contract, the Sy-led company will pay P1,200 a year per square meter for the lease of a 1.417-hectare property at the corner of Ventura and Katipunan roads in Balara, Quezon City, documents obtained by GMANews.TV show.

The lease will “automatically be renewed for another 25 years, subject to such other terms and conditions mutually agreed upon by the parties," Section 2 of the contract entitled “Term of Lease" said.

SMPH may decide to build a Save More supermarket in the area, a company official who declined to be identified told GMANews.TV.

The contract also requires the MWSS to spend for and undertake clearing operations to ensure that the area “is free and clear of any liens, encumbrances, restrictions, structures, tenants, occupants or squatters, and ready and available for commercial development..."

However, since rent payments include value added taxes, the amount paid to MWSS “may only reach P88 per square meter a month," Macra Cruz, the agency’s officer-in-charge told GMANews.TV in a phone interview.

“At first glance, it seems that the [rent to be paid to MWSS] is already too low," she said.

Lots along the area may be worth as much as P40,000 to P70,000 per square meter, informal estimates show.

Assuming that lots along the area are worth P60,000 per square meter and a prevailing interest rate of four percent a year, annual rent due to the MWSS should be P2,400, a source familiar with the matter said.

Section 7 of the same contract entitled “Grace Period" also allows SM from payment of monthly rentals “until after (a) the lapse of twenty-four (24) months following the execution of this contract or (b) the commencement of commercial operations of Lessee’s mall development on the property, whichever comes earlier."

Under the contract, SM also agreed to pay the MWSS advance rental “equivalent to twelve (12) monthly rentals or P17,004,000.00."

“The advance rentals shall be applied as monthly rentals during the first twelve months immediately following the grace period," the contract said.

A security deposit of P17,004,000.00 “shall be applied as part of the monthly rentals due on the last 12 months of the lease," Section 6 of the contract said.

On July 13, 2010, the MWSS has already received a check worth P33,248,892.86, which supposedly cover the security deposit and advance rent.

The contract is under review by the Office of the Government Corporate Counsel (OGCC), Cruz added.

Text messages sent to SMPH officials requesting clarification about the matter have been left unanswered. - KBK, GMANews.TV

ALI, Puregold ink lease for Fairview property (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=597223&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
(The Philippine Star) Updated July 28, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Real estate developer Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and Ellimac Prime Holdings Inc (EPHI) of the Puregold and S&R chain recently signed a long-term lease agreement for a six-hec-tare property along Quirino Highway in Fairview, Quezon City.

The site presents a good opportunity for both groups to tap a large market base of residents in northern Quezon City and nearby communities, as evidenced by the numerous residential and commercial constructions ongoing in the area.

On the site, a commercial center will be developed by ALI’s Ayala Malls division, in the league of its awardwinning developments that include Glorietta, Greenbelt, Alabang Town Center, Ayala Center Cebu, Bonifacio High Street and Trinoma,. Given ALI’s proven track record in creating world-class commercial developments, the planned mall promises to be another distinctive and modern shopping, dining and entertainment destination.

Puregold and S&R are leading players in the wholesale and retail chain business with over 55 outlets in the country. The group has adopted an aggressive expansion program that aims to strengthen their offerings for existing markets and new ones.

Puregold recently openedbranches in Subic, North Commonwealth and Mindanao Avenue and is currently constructing its Alabang store. S&R will open a much-awaited outlet in Cebu this October.

The Puregold and S&R Group will bring with them their broad loyal customer base and expertise in merchandising and partner with Ayala Malls, whose cutting-edge design and flair will deliver another unique and rewarding shopping experience.

The Fairview project will be the next significant development of Ayala Malls in Quezon City after Trinoma. The construction of Glorietta Redevelopment and Abreeza Mall in Davao is currently underway.

pinakamaraming squatters sa METRo Manila..haha

04 August 2010

By Jerry Botial
The Philippine Star
Quezon City remits P18.5 million to NHA for housing project

The Quezon City government turned over to the National Housing Authority (NHA) Thursday P18.5 million for a housing project that would benefit over 22,000 homeless families along Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City.

Mayor Herbert Bautista identified the site as the National Government Center Eastside Housing Project along Commonwealth Avenue.

Bautista, who handed over a check to NHA general manager Federico Laxa, said the amount will pay for the processing of the subdivision plans and re-blocking of some 22,220 urban poor families who have long been occupying the area.

The city council passed an ordinance on Oct. 26, 2009 to facilitate the processing and transfer of land titles to qualified beneficiaries.

Republic Act 9207, the National Government Center Act of 2003, provides security of tenure to bona fide residents of the NGC, including the approval of the blueprint for the utilization and development of the area.

Bautista said the city government saw the need for an overall development plan in the area to address the proliferation of informal settlers. The plan was also needed to implement community-based development projects in the area, including road improvement projects and delivery of health and social services.

The city government coordinated with various government agencies and non-government organizations to prepare the site development plan.

Bautista said the plan, which jives with the city’s comprehensive land use program, now serves as guide in all the development activities in the area.

To date, Quezon City hosts the most number of informal settlers in the metropolis, majority of them in substandard living conditions.



sbi sa abs cbn kanna nasa 240,000 families ang nasa talaan ng qc gov't na mga informal settler families, dpa kasama mga areas na hindi na survey

some Informal settlers HOTspots na alam ko.
NHA area along Trinoma-edsa-north ave-agham road
BIR road
Talayan-c3
e.rodriguez- c-3/in front of sti delos santos
escopa
cubao
congressional ave. ext.
tinagan-gregorio roxas, san jose
along san francisco river(brgy nasambong at the back of cypress village)
krus na ligas/cp garcia
beside up village/philcoa
sto domingo-victory ave-araneta ave area
luzon ave.
new manila
biak na bato-mauban-sto domingo
some parts of south triangle (scout... near abs cbn)
payatas
apolonio samson beside proj 8
don julio gregorio (quirino hiway bagbag area)ung dapat na c-5 segment 8 na row
batasan hills- old balara (some parts of commonwealth ave)
almost 1/2 stretch of batasan-san mateo road up to northview1 subd
commonwealth - fairview/near la mesa resevoir
tandang sora - commonwealth
sauyo novaliches
fairview regalado and republic ave.
pasong putik-maligay drive

almost every public and private lands are occupied by squatters..


pinabayaan kase ng mga lokal na pamahalaan kaya dumami

^^
Baka pwedeng i-relocate na lang lahat ng squatter sa Hacienda Luisita...:horse::horse:

i don't think na mag ki click yang centris station walk sobrang init dyan sa tanghali....maybe sa gabi yung mga walang magawa sa buhay nila gigimik dyan...or yung mga curious na gustong sumilip....only to be disappointed...:lol:

:lol:

Well sana gumanda yung place in the future, I don't like the location of the entrance its right in front of the flyover, traffic yan sigurado if mag click yung lugar na yan as a hangout place. But I think the project is geared more towards office spaces, let's just wait until more developments push through.

^^^^ kung yung Las Vegas nga dessert lang nun.tignan mo naman ngayon..

hehe i compare b??

Good job
Demolition of shanties in New Manila, QC.

http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/images/2010/8/17/2_380436_1_252.jpg
Residents whose shanty homes were recently demolished, throw stones at the demolition team in Quezon City, suburban Manila yesterday. Hundreds of houses built by informal settlers were demolished inside a private lot after the landlord won a court case claiming ownership of the land
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=380443&version=1&template_id=45&parent_id=25

o how hard it is to be poor.......:ohno:

^^Nakaka irita talaga un mga squatters dyan. Kung ako un isang pulis dun, pinagbabaril ko na sila :bash:

^^Centris Station right? Passed by it a while ago. Knowing it's Friday night I was surprised it was nearly empty! Maybe because it's new?

They have nice restos and shops coming soon... so definitely it will improve in the next 6 months.

I'm loving these developments around QC Circle.... it's all park-centric. We started with TriNoma, then Sky Garden, then we have the Techno-Hub and now Centris Walk. :) it's also food-centric, just imagine how the place will look like say, 3 years from now! :)

Location wise these area are more in centrality, being in the axis of Quezon Blvd. and EDSA. Kaya marahil ang ginamit ay Centris. Nauna lang ang development sa West gawa nang isa sa mga unang SM Mega Mall at nang Trinoma. Mas relaxed pa nga ang lugar na ito kumpara sa West na congested, pero mas effective dito ay mga Condo, Hotels and Offices gaya nang Ortigas case. Hope to see more developments in the near future.

They have nice restos and shops coming soon... so definitely it will improve in the next 6 months.

I'm loving these developments around QC Circle.... it's all park-centric. We started with TriNoma, then Sky Garden, then we have the Techno-Hub and now Centris Walk. :) it's also food-centric, just imagine how the place will look like say, 3 years from now! :)

Good job
Demolition of shanties in New Manila, QC.

http://www.gulf-times.com/mritems/images/2010/8/17/2_380436_1_252.jpg
Residents whose shanty homes were recently demolished, throw stones at the demolition team in Quezon City, suburban Manila yesterday. Hundreds of houses built by informal settlers were demolished inside a private lot after the landlord won a court case claiming ownership of the land
http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=380443&version=1&template_id=45&parent_id=25

Tangina, sila pa ang nambabato. Wala na nga silang mga permit at sila na nga ang matitigas na ulo na kung bakit pa kasi nakikisiksek sila sa metro at di nalang sila magsiuwi sa kanilang mga probinsya. Wag na nilang sisihin ang gobyerno dahil obvious naman na wala na silang mapipiga.

HAPPY QUEZON CITY DAY! :D

The birth of former President Manuel L. Quezon. I think there was a celebration in Quezon Memorial Circle... :)

Tangina, sila pa ang nambabato. Wala na nga silang mga permit at sila na nga ang matitigas na ulo na kung bakit pa kasi nakikisiksek sila sa metro at di nalang sila magsiuwi sa kanilang mga probinsya. Wag na nilang sisihin ang gobyerno dahil obvious naman na wala na silang mapipiga.


The Urban Development and Housing Act or UDHA (RA 7279) signed by the late Pres. Corazon Aquino primarily sets the rules on eviction and demolition.

From Section 28: Eviction and demolition may be allowed in the following instances:

1. When the eviction or demolition is to be implemented in danger areas;
2. When the eviction or demolition is to be implemented in public places;
3. When the eviction or demolition has to be undertaken for the implementation of government infrastructure projects;
4. When there is court order (Section 28, UDHA);
5. When what is sought to be evicted or demolished are illegal structures constructed after March 28, 1992 (Section 30, UDHA); and
6. When what is sought to be evicted or demolished are structures owned by a professional squatter and squatting syndicate (Section 27, UDHA).


From Section 30:
The barangay, municipal or city government units shall prevent the construction of any kind or illegal dwelling units or structures within their respective localities. The head of any local government unit concerned who allows, abets or otherwise tolerates the construction of any structure in violation of this section shall be liable to administrative sanctions under existing laws and to penal sanctions provided for in this Act.


Full RA7279: http://www3.hlurb.gov.ph/laws/ra_7279.pdf


From Bistek's SOCA, this UDHA Law must be strictly enforced.

COMPREHENSIVE AND WELL-RATIONALIZED RESETTLEMENT PROGRAMS
Our City has a large shelter backlog; more than 200,000 families are informal settlers. We must have a significant and sustainable housing program. But the City must not become a doormat for informal settlers. We, officials, must work together to prevent new intrusions. All of us must make it our responsibility to prevent illegal structures, because it compromises the rest of our constituents and puts these informal settlers at risk for their own lives as well. Our barangay officials should remember that the UDHA law, or Republic Act 7279, holds them directly accountable if they aid, abet or simply look the other way while informal settlers begin setting up their dwelling areas illegally in their areas of jurisdiction.

Full SOCA (Aug. 16, 2010): http://www.quezoncity.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=476%3Amayor-herbert-m-bautista-1st-state-of-the-city-address&catid=43%3Astate-of-the-city-address&Itemid=85

^^Oo nga ano talagang napabayaan na talaga ng gobyerno ang mga kolokoy nayan, tagal na pala, noong panahon pa ni cory. Inutil na aquino administration talaga. Dapat itong 2nd aquino admi, macorrect na talaga ito tsk, tigas din talaga kasi ng mga ulo ng mga punyetang squatters nayan eh kita na ngang hirap narin ang gobyerno dati pa.... Tsk at the end gobyerno parin talaga ang may kasalanan nito kaya nagkaganyan ang metro, indeed.

They have nice restos and shops coming soon... so definitely it will improve in the next 6 months.

I'm loving these developments around QC Circle.... it's all park-centric. We started with TriNoma, then Sky Garden, then we have the Techno-Hub and now Centris Walk. :) it's also food-centric, just imagine how the place will look like say, 3 years from now! :)

Yes, we also have that really lovely squatter colony beside Trinoma. In 3 years I hope it's gone.

by Habanil
http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/1/IMG-0384.JPG?et=UvOlzRNdBdmw%2C4dNJecpjg&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/7/IMG-0411.JPG?et=rkRrIfIBC8at%2BK2sDz4SmQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/2/IMG-0385.JPG?et=q9zGFboXUsgXAbeJ03aS6Q&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/4/IMG-0390.JPG?et=KksIjBOxScevj3bFekwD3A&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/5/IMG-0398.JPG?et=4E%2BSvgYjv2VbLlS8%2CG9CoQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/3/photos/699/600x600/8/IMG-0412.JPG?et=LyDIfhRLkLzxrCsY7FGcEA&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/6/IMG-0402.JPG?et=C%2C5xRkCqOLAbeY%2B75bjrHQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/10/IMG-0415.JPG?

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/11/IMG-0419.JPG?et=m%2C%

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/10/IMG-0415.JPG?et=tHBLvhQp5CANCJlGvbbcyA&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/14/IMG-0426.JPG?et=s5WGQNY8%2BDqpKz3BuMlSkg&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/1/photos/699/600x600/13/IMG-0421.JPG?et=%2Bz63kIylE8rUj8VS6FEGoQ&nmid=354090612

http://images.habanil.multiply.com/image/3/photos/699/600x600/17/IMG-0438.JPG?et=%2C1z7aXSDEifdfuWb51y3Pg&nmid=354090612
http://habanil.multiply.com/

Wow! parang yung light show sa Ottawa, Canada! ganda!

Quezon City seeks to become ‘main tourist destination’ in Metro Manila

By Nancy C. Carvajal
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 07:01:00 08/23/2010

MANILA, Philippines – The Quezon City government is set to create a tourism department that will pursue the city’s goal of becoming Metro Manila’s main tourist destination, according to Vice Mayor Joy Belmonte.

Belmonte said in a statement the department would conduct an inventory of the city's tourism resources and would implement standards for its tourism-related services.

Belmonte said she has assigned actor-comedian and City councilor Roderick Paulate to head the committee that would draft the creation of the ordinance creating the new department.

“We will make an inventory of the city's tourism resources, accredit and standardize our tourism-related services, assess and develop our tourism investment potential, create a high quality international image, identify and develop tourism zones, as well as initiate high-profile events," Belmonte said.

She said they have set the goal of making Quezon City the main tourist destination in Metro Manila.

“The revitalized tourism program will stimulate businesses which will fuel our economy, and generate downstream income opportunities for many sectors, rich and poor alike,” she said.

Belmonte did not say if the planned standardization of tourism services in the city would include the expensive bars along Quezon Avenue and other areas in the city.

Among the tourist spots mentioned in the city government website are the Quezon City Memorial Circle, which also serves as the city's landmark; the University of the Philippines Diliman campus; the Ateneo de Manila University; the centuries old Sanctuario de San Pedro Bautista located at Frisco; the historical Sto. Domingo Church; the Bantayog ng mga Bayani; the People Power Monument; the Tandang Sora Shrine; the General Geronimo Park; the Cry of Pugad Lawin Shrine; La Mesa Eco-Park; and the Ninoy Aquino Parks and Wildlife Center.

All major television networks and radio stations have their headquarters in the city.

The city also boasts of popular malls, department stores and commercial and concert areas, foremost of which is the Araneta Coliseum.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view/20100823-288356/Quezon-City-seeks-to-become-main-tourist-destination-in-Metro-Manila

QC ATTRACTION: LA MESA ECO PARK (http://saggi-space.blogspot.com/2008/11/walk-at-park.html)
http://a.imageshack.us/img268/8573/img0991vb.jpg

^^Really nice.:applause:

I really want to go to La Mesa Eco Park. Wala ba na dengue dyan? Hehe.

The view from Parkview 2
Eastwood City

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4957492982_d665b3b1bd_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4957499152_bd1e2dae9f_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4089/4956724728_6380cfaec6_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4956897361_7efb72f7a9_b.jpg

The developments in Eastwood look so dense. No wonder the traffic's a nightmare in that area. LOL

I'm looking forward to Quezon City's Green E-Jeepneys. I see them roaming around the North Triangle-City Hall-Circle Area.

I was also able to ride on one, during one of the 'exhibit runs'. It was capable, and quiet. Maybe, better if it was bigger. But ideal for public transport.

Tomas Morato - so many bars, restaurants, entertainment centers in this avenue.

Just one of the many.
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010906.jpg

The view from Parkview 2
Eastwood City


so dense...even from air
http://i530.photobucket.com/albums/dd350/RonnieR_2008/P1010690.jpg

SM Skygarden, Trinoma, and the LRT extension...

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/4970432182_3383407bf4_b.jpg

^^ may open air bar pala dyan sa Sky Garden. Is that new?

^^ may open air bar pala dyan sa Sky Garden. Is that new?

It's part of Padi's Point. It isn't new. We've had an SSC meet there already.

New thread! (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1211261) :okay:



:lock: