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k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:34 AM

Five towns get P2.2-M fund for infra projects

ROXAS CITY – Five towns in Capiz received P2.2-million worth of checks to fund their various infrastructure projects in the province.

Gov. Victor Tanco Sr. distributed P1.7 million in checks to villages in the municipalities of Cuartero and President Roxas recently.

In Cuartero, barangayas Puti-an and Malagab-i received P100,000 each for the construction of their farm-to-market roads.

Poblacion Tacas and Maindang also took P100,000 each for road maintenance and other infrastructure projects while Bito-on received P100,000 for the installation of streetlights and Poblacion Ilawod, P 100,000 for the construction of drainage system.

Meanwhile, President Roxas Vice Mayor Alfonso Golero accepted the P1-million check for their town for the renovation of the municipal building and construction of other infrastructure projects.

“The people of President Roxas would like to extend their gratitude to Governor Tanco for his tireless efforts in providing adequate infrastructure to us,” Golero said during the program.

The provincial government also released P500,000 to fund infrastructure projects in five villages in Maayon, Pilar and Dao.

Tanco turned over P200,000 worth of check to Brgy. Parallan for the construction of its mini-covered gym and P100,000 to Brgy. Poblacion for the rehabilitation of its multi-purpose center. Both villages are located in Maayon town.

He also handed a check worth P150,000 to Brgy. Dayhagan in Pilar for the repair and construction of additional bleachers in its public plaza.

Barangays Balacuan and Ilas Sur in Dao received P25,000 worth of checks each for the purchase of 50 pieces of monobloc chairs and electric motor for the community water system, respectively.*PNA

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Lab to test water for e-coli, amoeba

ROXAS CITY – A water laboratory will ensure that water in Capiz is free from harmful organisms such as E-coli bacteria and amoeba to ensure safety of Capiceños.

The water lab, which is located at Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital, was inaugurated by Health Secretary Ona and Governor Victor Tanco Sr. last April.

It was learned that even refilling stations and water districts can have their water samples tested in the lab.

Meanwhile, the said project was in line with the government’s thrust to provide Filipinos access to safe water.

Recently, the Department of Budget and Management released P1 billion to the Department of Health for the construction or upgrading of water systems in 100 poor municipalities in the country, particularly in areas where beneficiaries of Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino program reside.

In particular, the funds will be used to build level I and level II potable water supply facilities and rehabilitate existing waterlines in priority municipalities. According to the DOH, a level I facility refers to a protected well or developed spring without distributing system while a level II facility indicates a communal tap or faucet.

Meanwhile, two towns in the province – Cuartero and Dao, are expecting the completion of their water systems funded by Local Water Utilities Administration. The projects are expected to benefit residents with direct access to safe and potable water.*iloilonewstoday

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:37 AM

JICA suspends funding for flood control project

By JOEL E. CAPUNDAN

ROXAS CITY – The Capiz flood control project has been suspended indefinitely after the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) backed out from funding its counterpart for the P4.5-billion project.

Gov. Victor Tanco Sr., chairman of the Regional Development Council (RDC) 6, said during the RDC meeting held at the Provincial Capitol Tuesday the JICA decision was influenced by the recent disasters that hit Japan, particularly the earthquake and tsunami last February.

“The flood control project was already endorsed by the RDC 6 to the national government, however, (the funding) got derailed due to the problems in Japan,” he said.

He said that other investors who have expressed interest in funding related projects also backed out since their projects have components related to the flood control project.

The floodway project, which covers 12.41 kilometers from Panitan River to Tinagong Dagat in Pontevedra, is seen to solve the perennial problem of flooding in Capiz. It was conceptualized during the term of former Gov. Cornello Villareal Jr.

During the meeting, Capiz 1st District Rep. Antonio del Rosario blamed the non-implementation of the project on the failure of the Department of Public Works and Highways to come up with a project proposal.

Del Rosario cited the Iloilo Flood Control Project which, he said, was implemented because there was a proposal submitted to National Economic Development Authority thus, the project was included in the national budget.*iloilonewstoday

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:39 AM

Dao, Cuartero to benefit from LWUA water system projects

ROXAS CITY – Residents of Dao and Cuartero towns will soon enjoy direct access to potable water since water system projects in the two towns are nearly completed.

Mayor Joselito Escutin said residents of Dao are excited with the completion of the P11-million water supply project funded by the Local Water Utilities Administration.

An added 700 households will benefit from its initial operation.

“For the initial water connections, we target those households in the three barangays within the center of the town, including our local government’s offices, like the town’s hall, public market, and municipal health and nearby offices,” he said.

He said they are also optimistic the project will be fully operational before the year ends since more residents are eager to avail of the water utility services.

Meanwhile, nearly 1,500 households in Cuartero are expected to benefit from another LWUA-funded water system project.

Mayor Roger Flores announced that next month, residents in the poblacion and three nearby villages will enjoy safe water in their households.

Cuartero has a pending request with LWUA for an additional P15-million fund to expand the water services to more households in their six target villages, Flores said.

The towns of Cuartero and Dao were among the seven towns in the province given support fund to provide residents with access to safe drinking water and at the same time, help improve sanitation in their respective areas.

The potable water supply project in the rural areas is one of the priority agenda of the national government under his sufficient and safe water and electricity sources program.

Said program likewise addresses other development priority thrusts of the government, particularly on health and sanitation issues.*PIA

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k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:39 AM

P4.5M for dental services upgrading

ROXAS CITY – The provincial government of Capiz included in its priority agenda the upgrading of dental services in the province in line with the “Healthy Capiceño” campaign.

Dr. Joan Apolinario, dental supervisor of the Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH), said Tanco approved the release of P4.5 million for the upgrade and purchase of dental equipment in the 16 towns of the province. These include fully-motorized dental units, sterilizers, light curing machines, and scalers.

Apolinario said Tanco also allocated P400,000 in 2009 and P500,000 in 2010 sourced from the province’s 20 percent development fund for the purchase toothbrushes and toothpaste for the “Fit to School” program of the provincial government.*iloilonewstoday

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:40 AM

Capiz to plant 300,000 trees in 2011

ROXAS CITY – Capiz targets to plant more than 300,000 trees this year in support to the government’s National Greening Program.

Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Dionisio Molina Jr. said that with the 176,000 target trees to be planted in the 235 hectares of land in Capiz for the NGP, they expect to double the target since many local government untis and private groups expressed commitment to plant more trees in the province.

Meanwhile, the DENR will launch the NGP on June 29 at Catan Dam in Cudian, Ivisan with the initial planting of about 2,000 seedlings.

The agency expects the participation of more than 200 individuals, including representatives of national government agencies, private organizations, schools and other civic organizations.

DENR Regional Director Julian Amador, Capiz Gov. Victor Tanco Sr. and other local officials were also expected to grace the event.

The National Greening Program aims to plant 1.5 billion trees in the country’s 1.5 million hectares of land from 2011 to 2016. The NGP is a flagship project of the DENR which aims to reforest the country’s depleting forest, and in turn, prevent flooding in flood prone areas and ensure sufficiency in the country’s timber needs.

The program consolidates all reforestation efforts by the government and would be carried out by the DENR as the lead agency, in close coordination with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Agrarian Reform.

Areas that will be covered under the program include forest lands, mangrove and protected areas, ancestral domains, civil and military reservations, urban areas and abandoned mine sites.*PIA

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:42 AM

Tanco rejects revisions in P210-M business hub

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ROXAS CITY – The Capiz provincial government has refused to push through with the proposed revisions to the construction plan of the P210- million business center project in San Roque Extension here.

Gov. Victor Tanco Sr. declined the proposed revision that would add another floor to the building, making it four-storey instead of the original three-storey structure.

Provincial Engineer Edgar Agana told The News Today the proposed fourth floor would cost the province an additional P60 million.

The governor considers the revision costly and extravagant, Agana said.

He said Tanco opted to spend the P60-million additional fund to other projects of the provincial government.

The fund for the business hub project was sourced from the P683-million credit window of the province from the Philippine Veterans Bank.

The business center, being built by Young Builders Construction Inc. of Cebu City, will bring under one roof business-related government offices to facilitate easier transactions with concerned agencies.

Agana said the project is 50 percent complete with January 2012 as the target date of completion. It was originally expected to be finished by November, however, the contractor was given a three-month extension.*iloilonewstoday

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:43 AM

SWAT team gets equipment

ROXAS CITY – The city government here led by Mayor Angel Alan Celino recently turned over equipment to the Special Weapons and Tactics team of the Roxas City Police Station.

The equipment, part of the P8-million worth of firearms given to the SWAT team, were received by Supt. Khasmir Disomangcop, city police chief.

Turned over were 20 units of 5.56 mm rifles, 20 units of ballistic Kevlar helmets, 12 units of ballistic body armor, 20 units of ballistic goggles, 20 pieces of tactical knee and elbow pads, handheld radio with headgears, batons, baklava hood, tactical gloves, tactical leg holsters, ballistic shield, two optics reflect sights, and binocular.

Last March, 21 police officers with ranks of police officer 1 to senior police officer 1 graduated from the SWAT training. They were trained to respond to situations such as hostage taking, kidnapping, and robbery or hold up which are too sensitive for ordinary policemen to handle.

Meanwhile, the ceremonial turn-over of equipment coincided with the awarding of medal of merits to 15 police officers and the signing of the memorandum of agreement on anti-trafficking against persons held June 13 at the Provincial Capitol grounds.

Also present during the affair were Chief Supt. Cipriano Querol Jr., police regional director; Senior Supt. Domingo Cabillan, police provincial director, and Gov. Victor Tanco Sr.*JEC

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:43 AM

‘Invest in cutflower growing’

ROXAS CITY – Capiceños are being encouraged to invest in growing cutflowers and foliage for export to Japan.

Recently, Yoshihiko Nisho, owner and chief executive officer of Classis Japan Ltd., and sales manager Kiyoko Ehara visited Capiz for an investment and market forum on cutflowers and foliage.

The activity was facilitated by the Department of Trade and Industry and participated by members and officers of the Capiz Multi-Purpose Cooperative Inc. (CMPCI), Capiz Small and Medium Development Council, representatives from financing institutions, local government units, national government agencies, and non-government organizations.

During the forum, international market consultant Gloria Balderrama stressed the growing demand for the cutflower and foliage export industry, particularly in Japan where the CMPCI had been exporting its products.

Balderrama said Capiz has the capability of doing export business as proven by its good track record in doing cut foliage business in Japan for five years now.

However, she reminded those who wanted to invest in it to always consider perseverance and discipline.

With the quality of cut foliage from Capiz, the Japanese business executives encouraged Capicenos to grow more as they are increasing their volume demand for cut flower export three times, from 300,000 to almost one million stems a year.

Balderrama said the growing export demand of cut foliage from Capiz signifies more dollar income and employment generation.

Meanwhile, the DTI encouraged more Capicenos to invest in the cut flower industry as technical and financial assistance, export facilities and capabilities, including availability of planting materials are already in place in the province.

According to the DTI, the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist are making cut foliage planting materials and technical assistance available, while financial institutions have likewise agreed to provide funding assistance to interested growers.

Capiz has two refrigeration vans from the Department of Agriculture used in transporting the cut foliage harvests.*PIA

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:46 AM

Jeepney drivers receive Pasada cards

ROXAS CITY – The Land Transportation Office led the distribution of Pantawid Pasada cards under the Public Transport Assistance Program to qualified jeepney drivers here last June 22.

LTO Head Jose Degollado Jr. said 709 jeepney drivers in the province qualified for the assistance program.

Earlier, a total of 5,794 tricycle franchisees received their cash assistance from the LTO.

Meanwhile, the Pantawid Pasada Program is a form of government intervention as targeted relief to vulnerable sectors.

It aims to provide cash assistance to the public transport sector, particularly jeepneys and tricycles, to cushion the impacts of oil price hikes caused by the unrest in the Middle East and North Africa.

Jeepney drivers will get P1,050 cash assistance each loaded in the Pantawid Pasada cards to be used for the purchase of diesel fuel from participating gasoline stations.

Meanwhile, the fund for tricycle franchisees worth P150 each was transferred to the local government units for distribution.*PIA

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 07:46 AM

Capiceños urged to avail of health insurance list-up

ROXAS CITY – The province of Capiz are all set for the second nationwide PhilHealth Registration Day tomorrow at President Manuel Roxas Memorial School-South.

The event dubbed PhilHealth Sabado: Magsiguro, Magrehistro was information, education and communication activity aims to expand the membership of the said health insurance, in line with the government’s thrust of universal health care coverage for Filipinos.

In particular, it aims to enlist parents and family members of public school students who are not yet PhilHealth members as well as other qualified individuals such as utility personnel of school. Meanwhile, the PhilHealth called on Capiceños to take advantage of the opportunity to enroll and safeguard the emergency health needs of their households.

Other services that may be available at the different registration sites include acceptance member registration forms and premium contributions, among others.

New registrants are advised to bring supporting documents for family members to be declared as their dependents, and premium payment equivalent to at least one quarter's premium (P300).

However, Diaz stressed the new registrants may pay the premium at a later date at the PhilHealth Service Office here.

The supporting documents are also required for those updating their Member Data Records.*PIA

Gusali101

June 25th, 2011, 09:39 AM

notice ko lang, puro private schools ang ara sa Unigames so most probably sa FCU ina e held. i didn't see delegates from state universities when CPU hosted it last 2009, but i'm not really sure about this.:)

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Capiz to Host UniGames
Cyrus M. GardeSports News
By Cyrus M. Garde

The Province of Capiz and the City of Roxas, after all will be the site of this year’s 16th University Games (UniGames) slated October 22 to 29, 2011 after University of St. La Salle (USLS) declined but assured organizers to host next year’s event.

Bro. Ray B. Suplido, FSC, USLS President thanked the organizers for inviting the university to host this year’s event but regrets it cannot do it this year as the school has its Centennial and other previous scheduled activities and numerous constructions and renovation projects of facilities going on. Suplido said that one of it is the resurfacing of the track oval for future use in time for next year’s UniGames.

Suplido added that next year’s hosting will jive as part of the University Diamond Jubilee celebration.

USLS has been the home of UniGames since 1996.

UniGames President Roger Banzuela is scheduled to meet with officials of the Province of Capiz and City of Roxas for the holding of the tertiary sports competition in Capiz.

With the new development, he is now sending invitations to different colleges and universities in the entire country. Last year’s participants reached more than 56 schools competing in sixteen (16) sports disciplines. Earlier, Banzuela said, USLS hosting could be more advantageous to the local schools in their expenses even if they have to rent venues for some sports events, like the Manila schools to have easy access in their transportation and billeting centers like hotels.

Hosting this kind of national sports competition will boost revenue for the host, he added.

The event, a brainchild of former USLS president, Bro. Rolando R. Dizon, FSC in 1996, was last staged in 2007 at USLS.

Last year, UniGames was hosted by Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.*

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AMAT AMAT LANG ROXAS CITY!!! congrats guys...

http://www.ndb-online.com/jun2511/negros-sports-news/Capiz+to+Host+UniGames

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/sports/2011/06/25/capiz-host-unigames-usls-decline-163147

k3nny17

June 25th, 2011, 12:30 PM

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Capiz to Host UniGames
Cyrus M. GardeSports News
By Cyrus M. Garde

The Province of Capiz and the City of Roxas, after all will be the site of this year’s 16th University Games (UniGames) slated October 22 to 29, 2011 after University of St. La Salle (USLS) declined but assured organizers to host next year’s event.

Bro. Ray B. Suplido, FSC, USLS President thanked the organizers for inviting the university to host this year’s event but regrets it cannot do it this year as the school has its Centennial and other previous scheduled activities and numerous constructions and renovation projects of facilities going on. Suplido said that one of it is the resurfacing of the track oval for future use in time for next year’s UniGames.

Suplido added that next year’s hosting will jive as part of the University Diamond Jubilee celebration.

USLS has been the home of UniGames since 1996.

UniGames President Roger Banzuela is scheduled to meet with officials of the Province of Capiz and City of Roxas for the holding of the tertiary sports competition in Capiz.

With the new development, he is now sending invitations to different colleges and universities in the entire country. Last year’s participants reached more than 56 schools competing in sixteen (16) sports disciplines. Earlier, Banzuela said, USLS hosting could be more advantageous to the local schools in their expenses even if they have to rent venues for some sports events, like the Manila schools to have easy access in their transportation and billeting centers like hotels.

Hosting this kind of national sports competition will boost revenue for the host, he added.

The event, a brainchild of former USLS president, Bro. Rolando R. Dizon, FSC in 1996, was last staged in 2007 at USLS.

Last year, UniGames was hosted by Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.*

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AMAT AMAT LANG ROXAS CITY!!! congrats guys...

http://www.ndb-online.com/jun2511/negros-sports-news/Capiz+to+Host+UniGames

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/sports/2011/06/25/capiz-host-unigames-usls-decline-163147

centennial gle sang la salle subong. good news gid! congrats!:cheers:

IAMME

June 26th, 2011, 03:24 PM

Hello! Are there petshops in Roxas?

4threich

June 26th, 2011, 03:34 PM

k3nny17

June 26th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Hello! Are there petshops in Roxas?

yes, there are :)

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

June 27th, 2011, 01:06 PM

PhilHealth enrolls 12,540 Capiz indigents

ILOILO CITY, June 27 (PNA) – There are currently 12,540 Capiznon indigents who are enrolled under the sponsored program of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).

Governor Victor Tanco, who has been supportive of the program, said the state health insurance fund “ensures access of the poor to basic health services.”

To date, indigents from seven municipalities have been given their cards. These include 1,380 beneficiaries from Cuartero; 1,583 from Jamindan; 2,941 from Mambusao and 1,008 from Panitan.

Recently, Gov. Tanco personally handed the PhilHealth cards to 1,836 recipients in Pilar town and 1,636 in Sigma municipality.

On the other hand, a total of 2,156 PhilHealth cards were also given to indigents from Tapaz municipality.

Capiz acting provincial administrator lawyer Jose O. Villanueva said that additional PhilHealth cards will be distributed to the poor folks of the remaining municipalities.

“Gov. Tanco supports this initiative as it is in line with his development agenda: Healthy Capizeños,” Villanueva said. (PNA (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=7&rid=355346))
DCT/FFC/PGL/vlo

IAMME

June 27th, 2011, 04:26 PM

IAMME

June 27th, 2011, 04:27 PM

yes, there are :)
thanks! found one kanina near Lipunan market.:)

Gusali101

June 29th, 2011, 02:57 PM

URBAN DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY AND CITY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN EAST ASIA
(China, Indonesia, The Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam)
By: The WORLD BANK
September 2000

Urban Development Strategy and City Assistance
Program in East Asia covers 11 cities in 5 countries, including China, Indonesia, Philippines,
Thailand and Vietnam. This draft final report shows outcomes and achievements as the
results of the CDS Exercise in five countries, and findings and recommendations for
improvement of the CDS Process. Also it includes the draft City Development Strategy (CDS
Plan) of the pilot case studies: 7 cities - San Fernando, Olongapo, ROXAS, Sagay, Lapu Lapu, Dipolog and Dapitan - in the Philippines; Fuling in China; Bandung in Indonesia;
Phitsanulok Municipality in Thailand; and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam.

I. STRATEGIES
In order to address these strengths, weaknesses, issues and opportunities as the leadership spurs
the City towards the fulfillment of its vision, the City has strategized on the following areas :

STRATEGY 1: INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
The City realizes the need to utilize its rich natural resources to increase the economic activity of
the area while preserving the environmental resource base for sustainable development.

STRATEGY 2: ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
The infrastructure, post-harvest and processing facilities must be provided in order to encourage
economic diversification and product development.

STRATEGY 3: INTEGRATED PLANNING & RESOURCE CO-MANAGEMENT
High cost savings can be realized with inter-local government cooperation with neighboring cities,
municipalities and provinces in the following areas. Management of Pilar Bay and Sapian Bay,
watershed management, sanitary landfill, and other possible joint-projects.

STRATEGY 4: CAPABILITY AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
To improve the level of effectiveness and productivity of Roxas City government, institutional and
operational reforms are to be pursued. Business process reengineering activities such as putting
the right people in the right job, job clarification, personnel qualification, performance evaluation,
retirement program and merit and fitness programs are paramount. Training seminars, skills
enhancement, team building and empowerment are components of the capability building for the
city government. For barangay officials, seminar-workshops for project planning, budgeting and
fiscal management will improve their capability levels. Data-banking and automation of business
process will form part of the Management Information System.

STRATEGY 5: ENHANCEMENT OF BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES
The quality of life of the Roxasnons can only be enhanced if and when the social services are
uplifted. This means improving the existing infrastructure and facilities for health, social welfare,
housing, and livelihood assistance.

II. PROJECTS & PROGRAMS
The programs and projects to be undertaken under each strategy are listed below. Priority projects are
shown in the Annex, together with indicative costs.

STRATEGY 1: INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
1. Integrated City Master Development Plan Formulation
1.1 Land Use Plan
1.2 Coastal Resource Management Packaging of CRM Plan and Manual of Operations)
1.3 Solid Waste Management
1.4 Sewerage and Drainage
2. Capability Building
2.1 Land-Use Planning
2.2 Project Planning
2.3 Fiscal Planning
2.4 City-wide Liquid and Solid Waste Management Project
3. Formulation of Environmental Code
4. Formulation of Local Building Code

STRATEGY 2: ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
5. Procurement of Breeder Animals
6. Coastal Zoning
7. Integrated Port Development (Libas and Culasi Ports)
8. Road Network Development
9. Feasibility Study on Local Administration
10. Power Generation
11. Irrigation facilities improvement
12. Warehouse and cold storage facilities for traders
13. Post-harvest facilities
14. Seafood processing plant
15. Dedging of Fishing Port Water Ways

STRATEGY 3: INTEGRATED PLANNING & RESOURCE CO-MANAGEMENT
16. Study on the Establishment of Metro Roxas Development Authority
17. Management of Pilar Bay and Sapian Bay,
18. Watershed Management
19. Dumpsite/ Sanitary Landfill

STRATEGY 4: CAPABILITY AND INSTITUTIONAL BUILDING
20. Business Process Reengineering
21. Capability Building for City Government
22. Capability Building for Barangay Officials
23. Management Information Systems

STRATEGY 5: ENHANCEMENT OF BASIC SOCIAL SERVICES
24. Health and Social Welfare Facilities Improvement
25. Social Protection Services of Children, Youth, Women and other Disadvantaged Sectors
26. Low Cost Housing Project
27. Livelihood Assistance to Subsistence Level Families

III. PRIORITY PROJECTS

TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE:
1. Coastal Zoning
2. Integrated City Master Development Plan Formulation
3. Capability Building in Land-Use, Project & Fiscal Planning
4. Formulation of Environmental Code
5. Formulation of Building Code
6. Livelihood Assistance to Subsistence Level Families

CAPITAL INVESTMENT
1. Port Area Development
2. Procurement of Breeder Animals
3. Irrigation Facilities Improvement
4. Integrated City Infrastructure

IV. INSTITUTIONAL ACTION PLAN
1. Management Information Systems
2. Capability Building For City Government
3. Capability Building for Barangay Officials
4. Business Process Reengineering

V. LIST OF PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS
Type Project Title INDICATIVE COST
(In Million Pesos)
Technical Assistance
TA1 Coastal Zoning 3.00
TA2 Integrated City Master Development Plan Formulation 2.50
TA3 Capability Building in Land-Use, Project & Fiscal Planning 2.00
TA4 Formulation of Environmental Code 3.00
TA5 Formulation of Building Code 2.00
TA6 Livelihood Assistance to Subsistence Level Families 4.00
TA7 Social Protection Services of Children, Youth, Women and Other Disadvantaged Sectors 4.00
TA8 Management Information Systems 8.00
TA9 Capability Building For City Government 2.00
TA10 Capability Building for Barangay Officials 2.00
TA11 Business Process Reengineering 3.00
TA12 Feasibility Study for the Establishment of Metro Roxas Development Authority 1.50
TA13 Feasibility Study on the Local Administration of Power, Water resources, etc. 5.00
Sub-total Technical Assistance 42.00
Capital Investment
C1 Port Area Development 200.00
C2 Procurement of Breeder Animals 10.00
C3 Irrigation Facilities Improvement 120.00
C4 Health and Social Welfare Facilities Improvement 10.00
C5 Warehouse and Cold Storage Facilities for Traders 50.00
C6 Post-harvest Facilities 80.00
C7 Sea-food Processing Plant 100.00
C8 Dredging of Port Water Ways 50.00
C9 Road Network Development 180.00
C10 Power Generation 100.00
C11 City-wide Liquid and Solid Waste Management Project 40.00
C12 Management of Pilar and Sapian Bay 60.00
C13 Watershed Management 50.00
C14 Dumpsite/ Sanitary Landfill 75.00
Sub-total Capital Investment 1125.00
Grand Total 1167.00

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This was the draft final report made by the Pacific Consultants International (ALMEC Corporation) Nikken Sekkei Ltd. last September 2000.

I dont know if this was implemented.

source: http://www.citiesalliance.org/ca/sites/citiesalliance.org/files/cds-east-asia-almec-nikken%5B1%5D.pdf

k3nny17

July 1st, 2011, 03:25 PM

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k3nny17

July 1st, 2011, 03:59 PM

2 bridges up for construction

By JOEL E. CAPUNDAN

ROXAS CITY – Two bridges will soon be erected in the province.

This was revealed by 1st District Rep. Antonio del Rosario during the Regional Development Council meeting held recently at the Provincial Capitol.

These bridges are the Libas – Culasi bridge here and the Punta Cogon, Roxas City – Aghu, Panay Bridge.

The project, he said, is under the “Tulay ng Pangulo” program. The Libas-Culasi bridge will get P150 million budget.

Del Rosario said that construction will start as soon as the budget is release.

He added that more projects will be made from his Priority Development Assistance Funds.

He also urged the regional directors present to inform his office about the projects before they are implemented. He said that some national agencies bypass his and Governor Vic Tanco’s office.

The RDC meeting was attended by the Departments of Public Works and Highways, Health, Environment and Natural Resources, Agriculture, Agrarian Reform and National Irrigation Administration, as well as other stakeholders.*

source: the news today - iloilo

k3nny17

July 1st, 2011, 04:02 PM

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Panay Railways revival depends on PNoy - guv

By JOEL E.CAPUNDAN

ROXAS CITY – The final decision on whether or not to revive the Panay railways project rests on President Benigno Aquino III, said Governor Victor Tanco Sr.

He said it is now up to Aquino if he will push through or not the revival despite the recent statement of newly-appointed Transportation and Communications Secretary Mar Roxas that the move is impractical.

Roxas expressed disfavor to the project and instead pushed for the widening of the national highways that will link the provinces of Capiz and Iloilo.

Roxas said the project is not beneficial because both have the same products, thus, the railways will not be beneficial when it comes to trade.

Earlier, the Regional Development Council 6, chaired by Tanco, approved the proposal to revive the railways system, following endorsement and support of Capiz and Iloilo local officials.

Tanco said he already forwarded the proposal to Aquino for final approval and implementation.

Meanwhile, the revival of Panay railways will cost $600 million or roughly P37.8 billion and will link Iloilo City to Caticlan in Malay, Aklan, the gateway to Boracay Island.

The operations of Panay Railways stopped in 1985 at the height of the collapse of the sugar industry.*

source: iloilo news today

k3nny17

July 1st, 2011, 04:06 PM

Migratory birds seen in Capiz wetlands

ROXAS CITY – The Protected Areas, Wildlife and Coastal Zone Management Service of the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office reported sightings of six species of migratory birds in some Capiz wetlands.

This report was based on the agency’s monitoring from 2010 to first quarter of 2011 at barangayas Balijuagan, Cudian and Agustin Navarra in Ivisan; Brgy. Lonoy, Sapian; Brgy. Intungcan, Pontevedr; and in Brgy. Dulangan, Pilar.

“Peak season for wild birds in the identified wetlands is on the first quarter of every year,” said Penro-Capiz Protected and Wildlife Services (PAWS) Coordinator Shirley Villasor.

The migratory bird species spotted during the period included little and intermediate egrets, gull-billed tern, java pond as well as green back herons and a common sand piper.

The report of the sighting of migratory birds was submitted to concerned agencies as reference for appropriate action in line with the bird flu monitoring and surveillance activities.

“Dead wild birds sightings are also immediately reported to the Office of the Provincial Veterinarian for laboratory examination,” said Villasor.

The province is a possible destination of migratory birds avoiding winter in China and Mongolia and other countries due to its geographical characteristics having a considerable swampy and fishpond area.

At the height of bird flu scare in 2005, a task force was created by the provincial government to monitor migratory birds in seven coastal towns and villages as a “preemptive measure” to ensure a bird flu free province.

The bird flu virus is believed to be carried by migratory birds that flock to local wetlands to escape the cold weather in their host countries.*PIA

iloilo news today

k3nny17

July 1st, 2011, 04:35 PM

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/260369_249884688360681_100000174565807_1246818_692188_n.jpg

Tricycle @ Mambusao, Capiz

source: Juan Capizeno of Capiznon Facebook Community

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=249884688360681&set=o.50263157405&type=1&ref=nf

Gusali101

July 1st, 2011, 10:05 PM

DJ Mike

July 3rd, 2011, 01:50 PM

^^^^

haha. sana nga ganon ka ganda eh..

k3nny17

July 5th, 2011, 12:36 PM

k3nny17

July 5th, 2011, 12:42 PM

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228250_100732350016960_100002405852432_3977_4670771_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/226298_101251436631718_100002405852432_8398_5988545_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228069_102990546457807_100002405852432_24677_5095168_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228069_102990553124473_100002405852432_24679_3758360_n.jpg

source: facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002405852432)

angelkirk89

July 5th, 2011, 02:10 PM

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/268584_101157013314105_100002594194934_6261_609043_n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/262008_102612096501930_100002594194934_18837_6518902_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/263398_102612043168602_100002594194934_18836_5275017_n.jpg

source: click here for more pics (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=oa.10150234783882406)

where ni siya located? try ko gid ni mag balik ko sa Roxas...

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228250_100732350016960_100002405852432_3977_4670771_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/226298_101251436631718_100002405852432_8398_5988545_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/228069_102990546457807_100002405852432_24677_5095168_n.jpg

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/228069_102990553124473_100002405852432_24679_3758360_n.jpg

source: facebook (http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002405852432)

reminds me of Peri Todds in Jaro....:cheers:

panay1

July 5th, 2011, 02:34 PM

k3nny17

July 5th, 2011, 03:15 PM

where ni siya located? try ko gid ni mag balik ko sa Roxas...

Mckinley St. infront of Tracy's

Gusali101

July 6th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Astig ng food. thanks for the meal Kenny! :)

tsktsktsk...UPDATE: based sa source ko daw ROBINSONS gid ang nakabakal lote!
whew!...i expect kasi SM. anyways, secret lng di naton ah thou not 100% gd sure. nsa 70% lng hehe.

k3nny17

July 6th, 2011, 05:03 PM

Credits to Rommel Sario

Soil exploration was already started for the Roxas City Circumferential Road

traversing Culasi Port ->San Antonio Subd.-> Bridge connecting -> Libas (Vista Del Rio) -> Dayao - > Cagay -> Dinginan -> Balijuagan (Victoria Park) -> Arcabalo -> Bato -> Banica (CRAAHS) -> Mongpong -> Culajao -> Dumolog ... all roads will be classified as national highway

‎"The P 705 million Roxas City Circumferential Road is 19.86 km long, divided into 2 sections. The first section will stretch from Culasi Port, passing Cadimahan River going to Ivisan - Roxas national road. Section 2 will start at the junction of Ivisan – Roxas national road going northeasterly and will join the national highway of Panay and Pontevedra Towns." -cppb

this circumferential road will boast tourism and businesses in Capiz being the Seafood Trip Capital of the Philippines..

Culasi Port will be expnaded to 15 hectares and RORO will come in once the project is implemented (from Batangas and Masbate)

take note: this project is supported by newly appointed DOTC Sec. Mar Roxas and endorsed by RDC-6

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

@dark spirit

July 6th, 2011, 05:54 PM

Robinsons plans to put up
first-class mall in Roxas City

By FELIPE V. CELINO

ROBINSONS Land Corporation (RLC) is contemplating the development of put a first-class shopping center in Roxas city.

RLC General Manager Arlene G. Magtibay said the proposed project will feature a full-service mall that will include Robinsons’ various retail stores, popular shops and restaurants, and several entertainment facilities.

In her letter to Mayor Angel Alan Celino dated June 10, 2011, Magtibay sought the city government’s assistance with regards to the incentives it can extend to the company to make the project a more viable proposition.

“Given the size of this development, we expect it to contribute significantly to the growth of the local economy through the employment of several thousand people during the construction and operational stages, as well as the increase in the revenues of the city,” Magtibay said.

A source said RLC is eyeing to put up the mall at Pueblo de Panay in Brgy. Lawaan here.
Jose Nery “Bubbles” Ong, Pueblo de Panay owner and developer, said the area is a master-planned community development named after the historic town of Panay, Capiz.

The 150-hectare lot shall be reminiscent of the Philippine era wherein the seat governance, religion, trade and education was within easy access to residents and visitors.
The family donated part of the property for the construction of new Roxas City Police Station.

The provincial government of Capiz is also planning to relocate the congested Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital, while the city government will also relocate its jeepney and bus terminals at Pueblo de Panay./PN

k3nny17

July 6th, 2011, 06:18 PM

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/Images%20of%20the%20day/business%20news%205%20link.jpg

Robinsons plans to put up
first-class mall in Roxas City (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/business5.htm)

By FELIPE V. CELINO

ROBINSONS Land Corporation (RLC) is contemplating the development of put a first-class shopping center in Roxas city.

RLC General Manager Arlene G. Magtibay said the proposed project will feature a full-service mall that will include Robinsons’ various retail stores, popular shops and restaurants, and several entertainment facilities.

In her letter to Mayor Angel Alan Celino dated June 10, 2011, Magtibay sought the city government’s assistance with regards to the incentives it can extend to the company to make the project a more viable proposition.

“Given the size of this development, we expect it to contribute significantly to the growth of the local economy through the employment of several thousand people during the construction and operational stages, as well as the increase in the revenues of the city,” Magtibay said.

A source said RLC is eyeing to put up the mall at Pueblo de Panay in Brgy. Lawaan here.
Jose Nery “Bubbles” Ong, Pueblo de Panay owner and developer, said the area is a master-planned community development named after the historic town of Panay, Capiz.

The 150-hectare lot shall be reminiscent of the Philippine era wherein the seat governance, religion, trade and education was within easy access to residents and visitors.
The family donated part of the property for the construction of new Roxas City Police Station.

The provincial government of Capiz is also planning to relocate the congested Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital, while the city government will also relocate its jeepney and bus terminals at Pueblo de Panay./PN

thanks for posting migs

a statement from RLC. :)) :banana::banana::banana::banana:

@dark spirit

July 6th, 2011, 07:44 PM

^^
Welcome migs.:)

angelkirk89

July 7th, 2011, 07:54 AM

^^
Wow, Congrats Roxas City...my nephews will be so happy with this...:banana::banana::banana:

pero sa news ngaa Medicus Medical Center ang picture ang naka butang man?

DJ Mike

July 7th, 2011, 09:55 AM

wow!

ang tagal ko nawala sa roxas..
ang lalaking news lahat nang na post dito. i am so happy!!
haha... soon, roxas will be a hUC

steadyasweroll

July 7th, 2011, 10:31 AM

Robinsons plans to put up
first-class mall in Roxas City (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/business5.htm)

By FELIPE V. CELINO

ROBINSONS Land Corporation (RLC) is contemplating the development of put a first-class shopping center in Roxas city.

RLC General Manager Arlene G. Magtibay said the proposed project will feature a full-service mall that will include Robinsons’ various retail stores, popular shops and restaurants, and several entertainment facilities.

In her letter to Mayor Angel Alan Celino dated June 10, 2011, Magtibay sought the city government’s assistance with regards to the incentives it can extend to the company to make the project a more viable proposition.

“Given the size of this development, we expect it to contribute significantly to the growth of the local economy through the employment of several thousand people during the construction and operational stages, as well as the increase in the revenues of the city,” Magtibay said.

A source said RLC is eyeing to put up the mall at Pueblo de Panay in Brgy. Lawaan here.
Jose Nery “Bubbles” Ong, Pueblo de Panay owner and developer, said the area is a master-planned community development named after the historic town of Panay, Capiz.

The 150-hectare lot shall be reminiscent of the Philippine era wherein the seat governance, religion, trade and education was within easy access to residents and visitors.
The family donated part of the property for the construction of new Roxas City Police Station.

The provincial government of Capiz is also planning to relocate the congested Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital, while the city government will also relocate its jeepney and bus terminals at Pueblo de Panay./PN
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

bulabog jalaur

July 7th, 2011, 10:38 AM

^^

Kung wala tani gapahilabot ning mga roxas-araneta sa politica kag ekomiya ka capiz particular ang (Roxas City) dugay na tani ang roxas city naging HUC ....anyway investment are bright in capiz needs the right timing!.:cheers:

4threich

July 7th, 2011, 01:47 PM

dapat manikasog gid ang tanan sa Roxas nga maguwa na sa landong sang pamilya ni Mar, kay kon ara gid man ang kabalaka niya sa lugar niya, sang nag uswag siya, nag upod man ang syudad niya. galing kay kapyot sa leog sang ekonomiya ang gusto matabo..gwapo eh!

salamat sa tren MAR!!! daw sa into eh no? indi na imo ginhimoan, gusto mo pa gid kontrolon?

4threich

July 7th, 2011, 02:59 PM

^^
Wow, Congrats Roxas City...my nephews will be so happy with this...:banana::banana::banana:

pero sa news ngaa Medicus Medical Center ang picture ang naka butang man?

Rob na siya last night, ugaling kay Panay News ang article,

@dark spirit

July 7th, 2011, 03:05 PM

^^
Wow, Congrats Roxas City...my nephews will be so happy with this...:banana::banana::banana:

pero sa news ngaa Medicus Medical Center ang picture ang naka butang man?
------------------------------------
Daw wala sang archives ang Panay News, that's why sang naislan na ang article & pic ( now it's about Medicus), sala na ang link which I gave.:)

alheaine

July 7th, 2011, 07:32 PM

angelkirk89

July 8th, 2011, 12:05 PM

Rob na siya last night, ugaling kay Panay News ang article,

------------------------------------
Daw wala sang archives ang Panay News, that's why sang naislan na ang article & pic ( now it's about Medicus), sala na ang link which I gave.:)

aww mu gale...Panay News ni Ynion the lugaw boy gale...:lol:

anyway, tani mag guwa na ang rendering. excited gid ko ya..damu gid ni masadyahan...:banana::banana::banana:

k3nny17

July 8th, 2011, 03:14 PM

How big is 7.5 hectares as a mall? small, medium or large?
And a full-service mall also include 3d cinemas? (I hope) :)

k3nny17

July 8th, 2011, 03:18 PM

RDC oks 2 infra projects for Capiz
Despite withdrawal of funds,
flood control project to push thru

ROXAS City — The Regional Development Council 6 (RDC-6) has approved two major infrastructure projects for Capiz during the body’s recent meeting at the Social Hall of the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol in Bacolod City on June 30.

Gov. Victor Tanco, also the chair of RDC-6, said the endorsed and approved projects were the Roxas City Circumferential Road and the Panay River Basin Flood Control Project.

The P705-million Roxas City Circumferential Road is 19.86 kilometers long and is divided into two sections.

Section 1 will be from the Culasi Port, passing Cadimahan River going to Ivisan-Roxas national road.

Section 2, on the other hand, will start at the junction of the Ivisan-Roxas national road going northeast, toward the national highway of Panay and Pontevedra Towns.

“The road aims to provide a reliable and easy to access transport system between urban and rural communities. This will increase the economic activity of Capiz,” Tanco said.

On the other hand, the Panay River Basin Flood Control Project will continue despite the withdrawal of funds from the Japanese International Cooperation Agency due to the calamities that struck Japan recently.

According to Tanco, “The Department of Public Works and Highways will look for alternative funding agencies so that the project will push through.”

If realized, the Panay River Basin Flood Control Project will minimize, if not end, the perennial flooding problem along the sub-basins of Panay River.

“It will also reduce the damage done into properties and will ensure the safety of local residents and communities,” the governor said. (CPPB/PN)

fletcher

July 8th, 2011, 05:14 PM

Tani madayun nagid ang robinsons sa roxas bah..
---
By the way maiba ako about politics.. bati ko madalagan da si korina sa roxas... tood na??

nguwerng

July 8th, 2011, 06:42 PM

How big is 7.5 hectares as a mall? small, medium or large?
And a full-service mall also include 3d cinemas? (I hope) :)

75,000 square meters...ang 7.5 hectares

For comparison purposes lang ha..
Sm city iloilo has 170,000 sq mtrs of land area...101,735 sq mtrs of mall floor area accdng to wikipedia

SamwiseGamgee

July 9th, 2011, 08:16 AM

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 01:38 PM

75,000 square meters...ang 7.5 hectares

For comparison purposes lang ha..
Sm city iloilo has 170,000 sq mtrs of land area...101,735 sq mtrs of mall floor area accdng to wikipedia

ahh thanks. not bad for a small city :cheers:

Robinsons Place Roxas
Robinsons Place Metro Roxas
Robinsons Place Pueblo de Panay
Robinsons Place Capiz

which name sounds better?

RepublicaNegrense

July 9th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Gusali101

July 9th, 2011, 02:32 PM

75,000 square meters...ang 7.5 hectares

For comparison purposes lang ha..
Sm city iloilo has 170,000 sq mtrs of land area...101,735 sq mtrs of mall floor area accdng to wikipedia

ROBINSONS PLACE IN ILOILO IS ALSO 7.5 hectares or 75,000 sq. meters.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinsons_Place_Iloilo
of course this is wikipedia. im still looking for the exact info. :)

Gusali101

July 9th, 2011, 02:58 PM

ahh thanks. not bad for a small city :cheers:

Robinsons Place Roxas
Robinsons Place Metro Roxas
Robinsons Place Pueblo de Panay
Robinsons Place Capiz

which name sounds better?

I prefer to say it Robinsons Cybergate ROXAS and the rendering must be a combination of Spanish Modern Achitecture with Capiz Shells sa window. dba sosyal?

http://www.davaolife.com/robinsons-cybergate-davao-robinsons-supermarket-davao.html

of course kung papayag ba sila na ganito ang design ng buidling nila tulad ng SA Water House Mall and Residences designed by architecture firm HASSELL in Australia.

http://www.nikiomahe.com/green-buildings/sa-water-house-australia-by-hassell/

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 03:07 PM

I prefer to say it Robinsons Cybergate ROXAS and the rendering must be a combination of Spanish Modern Achitecture with Capiz Shells sa window. dba sosyal?

http://www.davaolife.com/robinsons-cybergate-davao-robinsons-supermarket-davao.html

of course kung papayag ba sila na ganito ang design ng buidling nila tulad ng SA Water House Mall and Residences designed by architecture firm HASSELL in Australia.

http://www.nikiomahe.com/green-buildings/sa-water-house-australia-by-hassell/

whats the difference between cybergate and place? cybergate sounds better :)

SA water house mall is so stunning :cheers:

Gusali101

July 9th, 2011, 03:21 PM

whats the difference between cybergate and place? cybergate sounds better :)

SA water house mall is so stunning :cheers:

Robinsons Place is only a Mall while Cybergate is more than a mall. It is a mixed-use building with a Mall in the basement, residences, etc. I read it earlier why it was called a 'cybergate' coz for them it is the center 'next to the road' environment with 0 kilometer up to less than 5 kilometer distance from the city (please correct me if im wrong). I forgot the link already.

Currently, there are 4 cybergates (not sure about this)
1. One Cybergate - near EDSA Shaw Blvd.
2. Robinsons Cybergate CEBU
3. Robinsons Cybergate BACOLOD (new)
4. Robinsons Cybergate DAVAO

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 03:47 PM

so I think its only a "place", based on the article

RLC General Manager Arlene G. Magtibay said the proposed project will feature a full-service mall that will include Robinsons’ various retail stores, popular shops and restaurants, and several entertainment facilities.

edit:

but who knows? basi mixed-use man with call centers, go hotels, etc.

Gusali101

July 9th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Nalipay ko a! Naga-uswag na guid ang Capiz. Ang pamilya ka lolo ko Capiznon kag gusto ko guid magbisita liwat after a long long time na wala kakadto.
:banana::banana::banana::banana:

WELCOME GID DIRE SA THREAD NATON KAY CAPIZENO MAN GALE LOLO MO..MGA ANO APELYIDO?

RepublicaNegrense

July 9th, 2011, 04:55 PM

WELCOME GID DIRE SA THREAD NATON KAY CAPIZENO MAN GALE LOLO MO..MGA ANO APELYIDO?

MAYO ang family name kag parientes man nila ang mga MARTINEZ. :banana:

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 06:16 PM

Salaam Police Center in Capiz continues to serve Muslim community
by Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 9 (PIA) -- To foster harmonious relations with the Muslim community, the Salaam Police Center (SPC) at the Roxas City Police Station (RCPS) was established in 2006 and to date continues to serve about 40 to 50 Muslim families province wide.

RCPS Police Community Relations (PCR) Section clerk PO2 Jinky Avelino said that the Center caters to the Muslim brothers and sisters who need police assistance and actions.

Aside from the establishment of SPC, policemen are also conducting regular dialogue with members of the Muslim community in the effort to maintain peace and order by building good relationship and rapport with them.

A visitation and dialogue with the Muslims on July 22 will be part of RCPS’ observance of PCR Month celebration.

The scheduled activity will be in time with the Friday prayer session of the Muslims at the mosque in Barangay Tanque here that was put up by the United Muslim Association of Roxas City.

The creation of the SPC supports the government's anti-terrorism and anti-criminality campaign and facilitates dialog with Muslim brothers and sisters. (AAL/PIA 6 – Capiz)

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 06:17 PM

MAYO ang family name kag parientes man nila ang mga MARTINEZ. :banana:

In what specific municipality ang lolo mo?
may kilala ko nga mga MAYO ang apelyedo sa cuartero

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 06:19 PM

Cuartero town gets new pre-school building
by Jemin B. Guillermo

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 9 (PIA) -- Parents and teachers are excited for their pre-school children to enjoy the new building of the Department of Education (DepEd) at Cuartero town, this province.

According to Capiz Schools Division Preschool Coordinator Heidelyn Geromiano, both parents and teachers barangay and municipal officials of said town expressed gratitude to the government for heeding their quest for their children to have a building for the pre-school.

Geromiano said that during the recent turn-over of one unit school building at the Maindang Elementary School, school and community officials as well as parents vowed to help in the maintenance and preservation of said project.

They added that with such kind of new infrastructure facility in their school, the children, particularly in the kindergarten, would be able to enjoy quality education, she said.

The one-classroom building, with furniture and fixtures, tiled comfort room and electric fans, is worth P843,000, Geromiano said, adding that the same was constructed only last April and completed this June.

She said that at present, some 53 children who are enrolled in the kindergarten class in Maindang Elementary School are now using the classroom.

The blessing and turnover of the school building was graced by DepEd Social Studies Regional Supervisor Dr. Mary Hazel Vevien Pineda, Regional Kinder Supervisor Sonia Herezo, Capiz Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Roel Bermejo and Geromiano.

The town’s local officials, particularly the Sangguniang Bayan members were likewise present during the activity.

On the other hand, Geromiano said that with the full implementation of the K to 12 program this school year, there is a significant increase in the number of pre-school teachers here.

So far, the Capiz division recorded some 13,654 enrollees in kinder with 18 teachers holding permanent positions and 406 contractual teachers, she said, pointing out that last school year there were only 14 pre-school permanent and 217 contractual teachers. (JCM/JBG/PIA6-Capiz)

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 06:20 PM

Six Capiz towns win good housekeeping seal
by Jemin B. Guillermo

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 8 (PIA) -– Six of the seven (7) fourth to sixth class towns in Capiz were were conferred the Seal of Good Housekeeping for this year.

Adjudged champions in the said national awards were the towns of Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag, President Roxas, Ivisan and Sigma, said Capiz Interior and Local Government Provincial Director Helen Mestidio.

She explained that the Seal of Good Housekeeping for local government units is in line with the DILG’s commitment to aggressively scale up interventions to elevate the practice of governance that values transparency, accountability, participation and performance into an institutionalized status.

Mestidio added that the project aims to recognize LGUs with good performance in internal housekeeping particularly on the areas of sound fiscal management, transparency and accountability, and valuing performance management.

The criteria for the award include having complete local government program management system (LGPMS) on-line data entries for calendar year 2010, area index that should not be below 3.5, overall index not to be below 4.0, no adverse findings noted in the Commission on Audit report, and full disclosure of local budget and finances, bids and public offerings.

She said that the six towns here which are declared winners in said awards are each entitled to access the P1-million Performance Challenge Fund from the DILG as added incentive aside from the Plaque of Citation.

“To access said incentive, the winning municipal government should put up a counterpart which is equal or more than the incentive for project implementation based on their Annual Development and Investment Program,” she said.

Mestidio disclosed that they are still waiting for the validation of the provincial government and nine towns which are also entries to said awards under the provincial level and 1st to 3rd class category, respectively.

Earlier, a regional team was here for the table assessment and evaluation of the Roxas City government for the same competition.

Mestidio pointed out that with this kind of competition for local government units which is anchored on “Tapat na Palakad, Bayang Maunlad” rallying call, the public is assured of quality service, transparency and good governance. (JBG/PIA6-Capiz)

k3nny17

July 9th, 2011, 06:21 PM

Capiz to host 12th tourism officers' summit
by Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 8 (PIA) -- The Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines (ATOP) will hold their 12th annual convention in Capiz from October 3 to 6 this year.

An ATOP meeting was held recently to brainstorm on the priorities and program of activities for the said convention.

ATOP is a tourism organization that seeks to become an active partner of the government in the country’s economic, social and cultural development programs.

Discussed during the meeting were the schedule of activities, venues, community immersion sites, promotion and publicity, topics to be delivered in the plenary, and among others.

The three-day national event will culminate with a sidetrip of the delegates to Boracay Island.

Initial preparations also included a meeting of ATOP President Mike Sison along with the members of the convention’s steering committee with Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco, Sr. and Provincial Tourism Officer as well as Convention Chairman Alphonsus D. Tesoro.

During the meeting, Tanco thanked the group for the opportunity to showcase the province to about 800 to 1,000 participants who will be coming here starting Oct. 1.

He also exhorted to representatives of transport groups, PNP, private organizations, local government units, non-government organizations, airline companies, accommodation establishments and concerned national government agencies who attended the meeting “to work together in achieving the administration’s goal of promoting a culture of tourism, sense of pride of place and developing a tourist-friendly destination.”

An ocular inspection of various accommodation establishments here was also conducted by ATOP through the help of the Organization of Tourism Officers of Capiz (OTOC) and some Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office staff.

“This time its Capiz’ turn to showcase the best of its native delicacies and crafts as well as the province’s best practices,” said Sison.

In 2010, the ATOP convention was at Subic Freeport Zone in Olongapo. (MVP/JCM/AAL/PIA 6 Capiz)

RepublicaNegrense

July 9th, 2011, 06:25 PM

In what specific municipality ang lolo mo?
may kilala ko nga mga MAYO ang apelyedo sa cuartero

Yes! Sa Cuartero guid mismo nga mga Mayo. Dako na da nga familia ang Mayo sa ina nga town. :banana:

Gusali101

July 10th, 2011, 12:32 AM

Yes! Sa Cuartero guid mismo nga mga Mayo. Dako na da nga familia ang Mayo sa ina nga town. :banana:

Yep mga taga Cuartero gid man na sila.

Gusali101

July 10th, 2011, 12:33 AM

@dark spirit

July 10th, 2011, 02:31 AM

^^
Patience lang ah, maabot guid ina. :)

Robinsons Place-Roxas...soon!

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:39 AM

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:45 AM

^^
Patience lang ah, maabot guid ina. :)

Robinsons Place-Roxas...soon!

Sakto gid pre. I think the entire visayas area is experiencing a mall boom led by Visayas based mall operators (although headquarters sang Robinsons is in metro manila, still, we can say na visayan-led ang robinsons because cebuano si gokongwei).

Notice nyo mga pre, kung diin ang Gaisano nag put up sang mall, ga sunod dayon ang Robinons? I have a feeling that Robinsons will later on invest in kalibo and kabankalan as well. =)

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:48 AM

Tani madayun nagid ang robinsons sa roxas bah..
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By the way maiba ako about politics.. bati ko madalagan da si korina sa roxas... tood na??

WTF? Seryoso? sa diin mo ini nabatian pre?

nayad

July 10th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Finally, a better mall in Capiz. Woohoo!

dapat manikasog gid ang tanan sa Roxas nga maguwa na sa landong sang pamilya ni Mar, kay kon ara gid man ang kabalaka niya sa lugar niya, sang nag uswag siya, nag upod man ang syudad niya. galing kay kapyot sa leog sang ekonomiya ang gusto matabo..gwapo eh!

Blame the local government officials too who are just too loyal to Roxas. Sunod-sunod lang. Daw mga tutoy. Wala man ginhimuan.

RepublicaNegrense

July 10th, 2011, 06:16 AM

Sakto gid pre. I think the entire visayas area is experiencing a mall boom led by Visayas based mall operators (although headquarters sang Robinsons is in metro manila, still, we can say na visayan-led ang robinsons because cebuano si gokongwei).

Notice nyo mga pre, kung diin ang Gaisano nag put up sang mall, ga sunod dayon ang Robinons? I have a feeling that Robinsons will later on invest in kalibo and kabankalan as well. =)

Amen for a Robinson's Place Kalibo and an even bigger amen for a Robinson's Place Kabankalan! :) Anyway, I hope to see Robinson's Place Roxas soon when I visit next time. :D

IAMME

July 10th, 2011, 06:37 AM

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Gusali101

July 10th, 2011, 08:22 AM

[QUOTE=Kaltehitze;81167058]WOW! GRABE ANG PALUPOK NI PARE DARK BA!

Sa wakas! ga amat amat bali ang pwersa sang pamilya Roxas sa Capiz!

Umpisa na ini sang sige sige na pag uswag sa Capiz guys!

@Gusali101 amo ni ang gin pa pakot pakot sa amon sang nagligad?
Sin-o gale ang winners?? :)

I guess ang scheme daw pareho sang SM Delgado and mga Jamora sa iloilo?

RLC said its a first-class mall with complete Robs shops, etc. According to my source, the area purchased ay5 hectares and 7.5 hectares for expansion (unless na may revisions sila sa agreement kag possible man nga maglapad pa gid to 10has.). Robinsons Iloilo is also 7.5 hectares.

@Gusali101, pano ang mga universities? may ara na confirmed?

kakudog kudog man dughan ko cmo noy ah hahaha.
Nsa process na sila siling sng source ko. for now 3 ang proposals kuno sa mga school nga ini. Mas mabudlay abi magdeal sng University kesa sa mall. pagbusiness mas madali lng magdeal especially mall. ill keep you posted once i have enough informations. so far, wait lng kta sng school. kay unahon pa man ang Terminal da sa PdP. Mapauli ako sa October hopefully makakuha kta concrete info about this

May isa pa nga daw 'hypermarket' style nga inugpatindog sa PdP. New branch sang isa ka popular nga Supermarket sa Roxas. This is to be 'high-end' daw including rendering and interior designs ng 'hypermarket' na ito..

Gusali101

July 10th, 2011, 08:34 AM

Finally, a better mall in Capiz. Woohoo!

Blame the local government officials too who are just too loyal to Roxas. Sunod-sunod lang. Daw mga tutoy. Wala man ginhimuan.

provided abi sila noy sang ginatawag nga rasyon tuwing may eleksyon libre na campaign paraphernalia and endorsements nila. Ang makapaphase out lng sng political will ni MAR sa city and province eh kung may business magnate nga magsulod kag magstart develop sa ciudad kag probinsya ta not to monopolize business but to provide better options sa mga Capizeno. The sentiments of the people will proceed later. Its pretty obvious 50% sang turn-out last election sa Roxas City pa lang ginasuka na sya sang tawo..kahuluya d bla? pirde man sya sa 2 ka towns sng Capiz. What the heck pati ba naman si Korina??? Pwersado tani ining mga personalidad kag amo ni kinahangalan ta sa probinsya to invite investors pero wla gd nagamit ni Roxas charisma nya. hays.

Gusali101

July 10th, 2011, 08:48 AM

Amen for a Robinson's Place Kalibo and an even bigger amen for a Robinson's Place Kabankalan! :) Anyway, I hope to see Robinson's Place Roxas soon when I visit next time. :D

:banana::banana::banana:

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 12:57 PM

RLC said its a first-class mall with complete Robs shops, etc. According to my source, the area purchased ay5 hectares and 7.5 hectares for expansion (unless na may revisions sila sa agreement kag possible man nga maglapad pa gid to 10has.). Robinsons Iloilo is also 7.5 hectares.

@Gusali101, pano ang mga universities? may ara na confirmed?

kakudog kudog man dughan ko cmo noy ah hahaha.
Nsa process na sila siling sng source ko. for now 3 ang proposals kuno sa mga school nga ini. Mas mabudlay abi magdeal sng University kesa sa mall. pagbusiness mas madali lng magdeal especially mall. ill keep you posted once i have enough informations. so far, wait lng kta sng school. kay unahon pa man ang Terminal da sa PdP. Mapauli ako sa October hopefully makakuha kta concrete info about this

May isa pa nga daw 'hypermarket' style nga inugpatindog sa PdP. New branch sang isa ka popular nga Supermarket sa Roxas. This is to be 'high-end' daw including rendering and interior designs ng 'hypermarket' na ito..

Re: Robinsons - So the initial development of robinsons in capiz will be 5 hectares and the potential area for expansion, also under the ownership of robinsons, is 7.5 hectares....for a total of 17.5 hectares of robinsions land area ownership in Roxas city? sakto ni pre ang akon na interpretasyon?

Mayo gid kay gin consider gid sa Robinsons group ang Roxas city...by bypassing the politicians, hehehe....

Re: Schools - ha? ano gid na bala ang kaartehan sang mga schools na ina haw? dapat gani malumpat sila sa tsansa na maka establish sa roxas city and capiz province because there are only 2 universities, compared to iloilo's 7. This means, capiz province's educational situation is NOT SATURATED.

If these universities are concerned with the paying capacity of students, I guess the PdP admin can highlight the fact that there many Capiznon OFWs abroad which can spend for their kid's education abroad.

If their concern is about building up a critical mass of students and faculty, ti, waay man ina problema because there are also a lot of capiznon students and faculty in iloilo city and pulling them out of iloilo city and transferring them back to capiz is not a problem for both cities because iloilo city-based universities are starting to source their students from abroad, as evidenced by sustained numbers from india and pakistan and increasing enrollment from south korea.

As for the capiznon faculty based in iloilo, their pull out willl not also be a negative on iloilo because there are so many teachers that can replace them, some of whom can be found in metro manila.

If the concerns of these schools are transportation, ti, that's the precise reason gani why gina rush ang PdP transpo terminal and ang transpanay railway, which is a pet project of the Capiz governor in his capacity as RDC chairman.

Ti, kung mag sige pa inarte ang mga manila based schools, waay man ina kasi kay pwede man ka expand sa capiz ang mga cebu based universities. Abi lantawon ta. =)

Pre, mangkot lang ako....sa efforts sa PdP to attract manila-based universities to Capiz, may role man na gin himo ang mga politicians in helping/convincing the said univerisities to put up a branch in capiz?

detours

July 10th, 2011, 01:09 PM

Amen for a Robinson's Place Kalibo and an even bigger amen for a Robinson's Place Kabankalan! :) Anyway, I hope to see Robinson's Place Roxas soon when I visit next time. :D

so we all pray nga may Robinsons Mall na naman sa Visayas?Western Visayas in particular.nami tani mauna ang sa Kabankalan no?sa Roxas gali ya wala pa man?so that kon may Robinsons may SM man na dayon.sin o ayhan o ano nga City or place ayhan ang next nga may SM man?Dumaguete?ay basi no?

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 01:53 PM

so we all pray nga may Robinsons Mall na naman sa Visayas?Western Visayas in particular.nami tani mauna ang sa Kabankalan no?sa Roxas gali ya wala pa man?so that kon may Robinsons may SM man na dayon.sin o ayhan o ano nga City or place ayhan ang next nga may SM man?Dumaguete?ay basi no?

dumaguete gid na laban2x.

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 01:56 PM

The good news is..

it is supported by the city government and willing to give tax incentives :banana::banana: no political interference

we just need to wait for the official announcement within 45 days:)

Gusali101

July 10th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Re: Robinsons - So the initial development of robinsons in capiz will be 5 hectares and the potential area for expansion, also under the ownership of robinsons, is 7.5 hectares....for a total of 17.5 hectares of robinsions land area ownership in Roxas city? sakto ni pre ang akon na interpretasyon?

Initially 5 hectares toto ang ila ginbakal pero siling sang contact ko daw iconsider daw nila ung 7.5 hectares. and land didto expandable pa up to 10 hectares. Ang land is lapit sa bridge nga ginakay-o now. May himuan na dira rotonda.

Mayo gid kay gin consider gid sa Robinsons group ang Roxas city...by bypassing the politicians, hehehe....

Nalusutan nila si MAR kay busy kapangampanya sadto. Good job Mr. Ong! Sge regards lng da sa Manila ah todo kuha investors noy! hehe

Re: Schools - ha? ano gid na bala ang kaartehan sang mga schools na ina haw? dapat gani malumpat sila sa tsansa na maka establish sa roxas city and capiz province because there are only 2 universities, compared to iloilo's 7. This means, capiz province's educational situation is NOT SATURATED.

If these universities are concerned with the paying capacity of students, I guess the PdP admin can highlight the fact that there many Capiznon OFWs abroad which can spend for their kid's education abroad.

If their concern is about building up a critical mass of students and faculty, ti, waay man ina problema because there are also a lot of capiznon students and faculty in iloilo city and pulling them out of iloilo city and transferring them back to capiz is not a problem for both cities because iloilo city-based universities are starting to source their students from abroad, as evidenced by sustained numbers from india and pakistan and increasing enrollment from south korea.

As for the capiznon faculty based in iloilo, their pull out willl not also be a negative on iloilo because there are so many teachers that can replace them, some of whom can be found in metro manila.

If the concerns of these schools are transportation, ti, that's the precise reason gani why gina rush ang PdP transpo terminal and ang transpanay railway, which is a pet project of the Capiz governor in his capacity as RDC chairman.

Ti, kung mag sige pa inarte ang mga manila based schools, waay man ina kasi kay pwede man ka expand sa capiz ang mga cebu based universities. Abi lantawon ta. =)

Ayawan man ko sina dati toto eskwela sa lilo pakadto pakari every weekend kay man gusto gd sang family ko sa UNiversity ako maggraduate ayteh? looy gd Roxas ato tanan CPU, Silliman, San-ag, San Carlos U kag sa Metro Manila nagaeleskwela. Kita nyo for almost 150,000 na population ng Roxas pa lang may purchasing power na kita yah d bla BANGKO SENTRAL? kanami sng pagsaytlo nyo sa amon ah.

Pre, mangkot lang ako....sa efforts sa PdP to attract manila-based universities to Capiz, may role man na gin himo ang mga politicians in helping/convincing the said univerisities to put up a branch in capiz?

May dako nga factor gid toto ang LGU naton. Like what happened sa Robinsons Roxas nag-offer business incentives ang Roxas City sa Robinsons nga mag invest dire sa Roxas City. Amo man ina ang himuon nila. The best way nga ma-offer ni Ong (owner ng PDP) eh bigyan ng discounted rate ang School o either magdonate ng extra number of lots. Suporatahan man ni sang politicians send invitations sa mga gatherings, endorsements, etc. Mga bata pa gani nila siguro una kapaenroll once may AdMU o UST dire d bla? Nabasa nyo ang article about kung nga-a naghalin sa aton (roxas city) ang bangko sentral halin sa Kalibo? because their (Kalibo) LGU didnt give the best para sa ila - gademand sila sadto separate lot for their office buildings instead nakishare lng sila and of course manami kuno ang INVESTMENT CLIMATE SA ROXAS CITY.

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:04 PM

dumaguete gid na laban2x.

Actually, may robinsons na didto sa Dumaguete way back in 2009 pa.

The good news is..

it is supported by the city government and willing to give tax incentives :banana::banana: no political interference

we just need to wait for the official announcement within 45 days:)

Hopefully it will remain that way gid, na waay political interference. Sa ila pa lang department store, damo gid ang ma tagaan sang trabaho as sales ladies, clerks, cashiers and stockroom personnel.

It just really sucks that the politicians did not go out of their way to invite big-name investors to look at Roxas city, it has to take the efforts of a local businessman, the owner of the PdP complex to make this investment a reality.

For as long as indi mag pamalabag ang mga pamilya roxas da and their minions sa economic situation sa roxas city and capiz, ma uswag gid ang cuidad kag probinsya pareho.

By the way gali, regarding korina sanchez's potential run as mayor/congresswoman of roxas city, is this the reason ayhan kung ngaa frequently featured ang capiz province sa Rated K these past few months?

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 02:07 PM

Actually, may robinsons na didto sa Dumaguete way back in 2009 pa.

i am referring to the next SM Mall in the Visayas:)

@dark spirit

July 10th, 2011, 02:10 PM

^^
It's unconfirmed, but it's gonna be a Savemore first for Dumaguete kuno.:)

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 02:12 PM

Actually, may robinsons na didto sa Dumaguete way back in 2009 pa.

Hopefully it will remain that way gid, na waay political interference. Sa ila pa lang department store, damo gid ang ma tagaan sang trabaho as sales ladies, clerks, cashiers and stockroom personnel.

It just really sucks that the politicians did not go out of their way to invite big-name investors to look at Roxas city, it has to take the efforts of a local businessman, the owner of the PdP complex to make this investment a reality.

For as long as indi mag pamalabag ang mga pamilya roxas da and their minions sa economic situation sa roxas city and capiz, ma uswag gid ang cuidad kag probinsya pareho.

By the way gali, regarding korina sanchez's potential run as mayor/congresswoman of roxas city, is this the reason ayhan kung ngaa frequently featured ang capiz province sa Rated K these past few months?

maybe, 3 episodes na ang Rated K about Capiz

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 02:19 PM

Capiz to host major tourism events

The province of Capiz gradually positions itself as alternative venue for meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions or MICE.

The province is now preparing to host two national events this year, the 12th convention of the Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines and the National Students Convention composed of institutions using the Schools of Tomorrow curriculum.

Provincial Tourism Officer Al Tesoro said the province has a lot to offer and visitors can find in Capiz “nature and culture blend.”

“That’s one of our strategies in promoting the province. We don’t have to compete with other provinces in the region but we have to complement with what Capiz can offer,” he said.

Apart from hosting events, there are packages of tours one can avail ranging from visits to historical places, spelunking or simply have a taste of its seafood products and discover what made the province earned its moniker as the country’s seafood capital.

Tesoro said that with their offering, the province has enjoyed a big leap in tourism arrivals - 39,000 in 2007; 58,000 in 2008; 69,000 in 2009 and 360,000 last year. *PNA

@western visayas provinces should complement one another and avoid competition..

@360,000? wow good job. Gov. Tanco and Tourism officer Tesoro :)

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:22 PM

Initially 5 hectares toto ang ila ginbakal pero siling sang contact ko daw iconsider daw nila ung 7.5 hectares. and land didto expandable pa up to 10 hectares. Ang land is lapit sa bridge nga ginakay-o now. May himuan na dira rotonda.

Nalusutan nila si MAR kay busy kapangampanya sadto. Good job Mr. Ong! Sge regards lng da sa Manila ah todo kuha investors noy! hehe

Ayawan man ko sina dati toto eskwela sa lilo pakadto pakari every weekend kay man gusto gd sang family ko sa UNiversity ako maggraduate ayteh? looy gd Roxas ato tanan CPU, Silliman, San-ag, San Carlos U kag sa Metro Manila nagaeleskwela. Kita nyo for almost 150,000 na population ng Roxas pa lang may purchasing power na kita yah d bla BANGKO SENTRAL? kanami sng pagsaytlo nyo sa amon ah.

May dako nga factor gid toto ang LGU naton. Like what happened sa Robinsons Roxas nag-offer business incentives ang Roxas City sa Robinsons nga mag invest dire sa Roxas City. Amo man ina ang himuon nila. The best way nga ma-offer ni Ong (owner ng PDP) eh bigyan ng discounted rate ang School o either magdonate ng extra number of lots. Suporatahan man ni sang politicians send invitations sa mga gatherings, endorsements, etc. Mga bata pa gani nila siguro una kapaenroll once may AdMU o UST dire d bla? Nabasa nyo ang article about kung nga-a naghalin sa aton (roxas city) ang bangko sentral halin sa Kalibo? because their (Kalibo) LGU didnt give the best para sa ila - gademand sila sadto separate lot for their office buildings instead nakishare lng sila.

RE: Robinsons land: Thanks for the clarification nong.

Re: Schools: Huo man, batyag ko man na kay amo man na ang akon ginabatyag subong. Ari ko ga skwela sa manila indi bangud kay diri ang gusto ko but because napalitan ako na diri magskwela kay diri located ang mga nagmi nga school. Dapat tani, ang choice kung diin mag eskwela should be BASED ON CHOICE, NOT ON BY FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES. Nami tani kung mag skwela sa isa ka lugar because gusto mo gid ya not because na waay ka choice.

Re: LGU Support - Mayo pa gid guro pre na waay labot sa LGU support, may chamber of commerce support. For example, the local Chapter of the Roxas Chamber of Commerce should also add into the mix of benefits, the free marketing of the Robinsons mall into nearby provinces that do not yet have a mall of robinson's caliber, like Aklan, Masbate and Antique.

Kanami lang gid sang balita na masulod ang robinsons sa Roxas city ah, padayon!

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 02:27 PM

RE: Robinsons land: Thanks for the clarification nong.

Re: Schools: Huo man, batyag ko man na kay amo man na ang akon ginabatyag subong. Ari ko ga skwela sa manila indi bangud kay diri ang gusto ko but because napalitan ako na diri magskwela kay diri located ang mga nagmi nga school. Dapat tani, ang choice kung diin mag eskwela should be BASED ON CHOICE, NOT ON BY FORCE OF CIRCUMSTANCES. Nami tani kung mag skwela sa isa ka lugar because gusto mo gid ya not because na waay ka choice.

Re: LGU Support - Mayo pa gid guro pre na waay labot sa LGU support, may chamber of commerce support. For example, the local Chapter of the Roxas Chamber of Commerce should also add into the mix of benefits, the free marketing of the Robinsons mall into nearby provinces that do not yet have a mall of robinson's caliber, like Aklan, Masbate and Antique.

Kanami lang gid sang balita na masulod ang robinsons sa Roxas city ah, padayon!

I am sure. someone from Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Capiz is lurking.
keep those suggestions coming
thanks pre! :cheers:

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:30 PM

i am referring to the next SM Mall in the Visayas:)

Ah ok, thanks for the clarification.

^^
It's unconfirmed, but it's gonna be a Savemore first for Dumaguete kuno.:)

Alright, umpisa na ina for dumaguete! Dira ga umpisa ang mga SMCity type of malls eh, sa mga savemore types na branches. Obviously, SM will learn a lot about the dumaguete market thru the presence of these Savmore branches. =)

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 02:34 PM

hoping for SM Savemore in Roxas City

Kaltehitze

July 10th, 2011, 02:49 PM

maybe, 3 episodes na ang Rated K about Capiz

Right....kay gali....may agenda si korina...

I am sure. someone from Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry-Capiz is lurking.
keep those suggestions coming
thanks pre! :cheers:

Well, other suggestions are: Roxas city is located right between two airports that can give investors access to a lot of markets, both domestic and international:

1. Iloilo airport: Has DIRECT flights to and from: Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro and Davao.

2. Caticland & Kalibo Airports: Has DIRECT flights to and from: Shanghai, Seoul-Incheon, Busan, Vladivostok (Russia), Taipei, Warsaw (Poland) and many more in the pipeline.

So, if you're an investor who want to do business both domestically and internationally, where else should you put your business? Siyempre, sa Roxas city because it is location is equidistant to two airports that give you access to so many markets in and outside the Philippines. =)

That is why, the above stated facts should be included in the promotions materials of the Capiz province, Roxas City promotions, whether it be in print or online so that mangin aware ang mga investors about this.

Dugang pa gid ni ang viability sang FACT na ini kung madayon ang trans-panay railways because from what I hear so far, ma labay ang railway sa iloilo airpot, maagi sa roxas city and the other end would be the kalibo airport. Ti, kung investor ka sa roxas city, smooth ang business operations mo. Amo na ang mga advantages na mahatag sang capiz sa mga investors. =)

DJ Mike

July 10th, 2011, 02:52 PM

hoping for SM Savemore in Roxas City

Hmmm, tama na muna siguro ung Robinsos para sa Roxas..
Kasi kapag may isa na namang pumaso na Supermarket tulad ng Savemore,
baka ung mga local businesses ang kawawa kasi malamang ang tao sa save more nalang mag grocery kasi mas madaming selection and mura. kaya baka kawawain lang ung mga local businesses dito sa roxas. ako naintindihan ko kung bakit ang tagal nilang nilagay ung bagong mall sa roxas eh. my mom explained that to me kasi ang kulit kulit ko daw. haha.

im very happy na magpapatayo na ang robinsons sa roxas.... very happy talaga.. napatalon pako nung nabasa ko nung news eh. haha..
finally, may pag dadating place na naman ako na bago nito. hindi lang gaisano. haha... good for us...
suggestion ko lang ng style ng Robinsons sa roxas, sana may halong Spanish ung style and gayang gaya talaga ng style ng Pueblo De Panay para classy..!

@Mr. Ong, paki sabi naman po sa Robinsons na sana kapag nanood kami ng sine ng GF ko, may libreng popcorn. hahaha.. joke.. :)

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Hmmm, tama na muna siguro ung Robinsos para sa Roxas..
Kasi kapag may isa na namang pumaso na Supermarket tulad ng Savemore,
baka ung mga local businesses ang kawawa kasi malamang ang tao sa save more nalang mag grocery kasi mas madaming selection and mura. kaya baka kawawain lang ung mga local businesses dito sa roxas. ako naintindihan ko kung bakit ang tagal nilang nilagay ung bagong mall sa roxas eh. my mom explained that to me kasi ang kulit kulit ko daw. haha.

im very happy na magpapatayo na ang robinsons sa roxas.... very happy talaga.. napatalon pako nung nabasa ko nung news eh. haha..
finally, may pag dadating place na naman ako na bago nito. hindi lang gaisano. haha... good for us...
suggestion ko lang ng style ng Robinsons sa roxas, sana may halong Spanish ung style and gayang gaya talaga ng style ng Pueblo De Panay para classy..!

@Mr. Ong, paki sabi naman po sa Robinsons na sana kapag nanood kami ng sine ng GF ko, may libreng popcorn. hahaha.. joke.. :)

I agree, the design of Robinsons should blend with the concept of the PdP

k3nny17

July 10th, 2011, 03:57 PM

Panay gets int’l agri-tourism award

BY FELIPE CELINO

PANAY, Capiz — This town received the 1st International Agriculture and Tourism Expo Award during the said expo at the World Trade Center in Manila on June 30 to July 2.

Panay got the first-ever international agri-tourism award “for its exemplary and sterling leadership as an agricultural asset of the Philippines.”

“We are happy that our efforts and what we are doing here are right,” as proven by the citation, Mayor Dante Bermejo said, adding that the local government did not expect to get the award.

Bermejo, president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Capiz Chapter, said: “Panay has led the province to new and greater heights by spearheading and successfully implementing innovative agricultural programs and projects, which benefited both local and foreign tourists.”

The expo was organized by A-Linx Events International Inc., in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Department of Tourism, and the League of Municipalities of the Philippines.

It was designed to showcase Philippine agriculture and tourism industries through a series of awareness campaigns, learning seminars, product exhibits and cultural performances.

Also, it aims to boost, encourage and acknowledge agricultural and tourism developments in the country.

Panay was one of the 25 local government units who were given the award.

Among the factors why this town earned the award were its innovative programs and best practices in the development of agriculture and tourism.

Panay annually produces about 21,521.10 metric tons of palay, its major crop; about 76 percent (16,343.10 metric tons) of which is a marketable surplus, making Panay the “rice granary” of Capiz.

Organic farming and the bayanihan system in managing irrigation systems were the pioneering and innovative approaches it adopted to boost agricultural production.

Here, livestock and poultry production is limited to backyard scale, with only two commercial hog growers and four commercial poultry growers.

Another factor is the Panay’s coastal resource management program.

Also serving as backbone of the local economy of this town is its marine resources, as it is home to the largest mangrove farms (about 371.03 hectares) in the province.

These farms host mangrove silviculture, a growing practice in the coastal areas rearing fish, crustaceans and shellfishes.

Fishponds here also produce milkfish, mud crab and prawn in brackish water, and tilapia, catfish and carp in freshwater./PN

'Tyo Tagoy'

July 10th, 2011, 04:20 PM

Wow! :banana::banana::banana:

Congratz! mga peeps! :cheers:

Booming guid ang Pueblo de Panay ba.

Waswas Roxas!!!

Kaltehitze

July 11th, 2011, 05:01 AM

UNSOLICITED SUGGESTION TO THE PDP DEVELOPER/OWNER:

Guys, I hope you will inlcude in your promotional materials and brochures the many advantages of investing in Roxas City (not just Pueblo de Panay).

Some of them are the following:

1. Direct sea links to Region V - Since there are regular ferry trips between masbate and capiz, this can serve as notice to any potential investor in Roxas-PdP that putting up a business in Capiz is not limited to doing business in Region 6 only. Pati Region 5 Market maka access ang mga investors. So, investing in Capiz means investing both in Region 6 and Region 5. One province, 2 regions.

2. Strategic location: Roxas-PdP is situated between two provinces that have direct flights to many many destinations in and outside of the Philippines. This is because, Capiz is near Iloilo province which has an airport that has direct flights to Manila, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Davao. At the same time, Capiz is near Aklan, which has direct international flights to such destinations as Shanghai, Incheo-Seoul, Busan, Valdivostok (Russia), Warsaw (Poland), and Taipei. So, investing in Roxas City-PdP means having access to other big city markets in the philippines aside from metro manila AND international markets as well. No need to go thru manila just to ship your goods or conduct business.

3. The potential of the Trans-Panay Railways - Although still in the planning stage, this can be used by PdP as another advantage. Shipping goods, agricultural products and shuffling personnel will be made easier in the future when the TPE becomes reality because the Railways will bypass traffic and other bottlenecks. Its fast, efficient and no need to spend for gas. Thus, more savings.

__________________o_______________

I really hope that the above suggestions will be considered because the mind of an investor is always asking "what are the advantages of investing in a particular place?" before making the decision to invest. I also hope that the PdP admin will lobby hard for the PdP complex to be included as one of the stops in the future Trans-panay railways, para ang gwa nya daw cubao complex bala haw....

=)

Kaltehitze

July 11th, 2011, 05:07 AM

CSC career service exams set on Oct 16; filing of application on-going
by Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 5 (PIA) –- Filing of application for the career service professional and sub-professional paper-and-pencil test (PPT) is on-going at the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Capiz field office here. The exams will be held nationwide on October 16.

CSC–Capiz director Ma. Cynthia Gellegani said that applicants referred to Kalibo, Iloilo or Bacolod, which have been designated as testing centers for the upcoming examination.

“Capiz is not among the testing center for the second and last schedule of PPT for 2011, she said, explaining that the province was also the venue of the examination last May.

The deadline for filing of application will be on September 1.

The Career Service examination (CSE) is open to Filipino citizens who are at least 18 years old at the time of filing of application, regardless of educational attainment, and who have not taken the same level of examination in less than three months.

Applicants must complete and personally submit the following requirements at any CSC regional or field Office:

1) properly accomplished Application Form (CS Form No. 100, Revised 2008 available at any CSC Regional/Field Office and downloadable from the CSC websitewww.csc.gov.ph);

2)original and photocopy of any valid I.D. card such as Driver’s License, SSS ID, GSIS ID, current office ID, postal ID, BIR ID, barangay ID, voter’s ID, valid passport or police clearance with the applicant’s name, picture, date of birth and signature, and the authorized issuing officer’s name and signature.

3) four pieces of recently taken passport sized (4.5 cm x 3.5 cm) I.D. pictures with white background showing the applicant’s bare face and with hand-held name tag bearing the applicant’s first name, middle initial, last name, and extension name, if any.

Examination fee for both levels of examination is P500. (JCM/AAL/PIA 6 Capiz)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=41873

Kaltehitze

July 11th, 2011, 05:08 AM

Capiz launches Star program for enterprises
By Jemin B. Guillermo

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 7 (PIA) -– The province of Capiz has launched the national government’s awards for small enterprises.

Trade and Industry Provincial Director Ermelinda Pollentes has formally launched the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Star Program during the opening of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) week celebration in Capiz.

It was also during said event that the outstanding small enterprise in Capiz, the Capiz Small Coconut Farmers Marketing Cooperative (CASCOFAMCO) was recognized by DTI and the Provincial SMED Council chaired by Danny So Chan.

The CASCOFAMCO, which belongs to the small enterprise category with an investment capital of P3 million to P15 million and the lone entry to said category, was chosen by the Provincial Search Committee under the Rising Star Award.

Pollentes explained that the Star Program is a competency initiative for the SMEs to encourage them to take more efforts and recognize them because of such efforts that keep their enterprise growing.

“We always recognize the micro, small and medium enterprises as the backbone of the Philippine economy,” she said, adding that said small firms have been providing employment to 61.2 percent of the country’s total labor force.

She pointed out that the SME Star Program aims to support and strengthen the capabilities of MSMEs across the country and recognize outstanding enterprises that have shown the most remarkable achievements in growing their businesses to become globally competitive.

Pollentes revealed that under the Rising Star Award, the nominees can only be recipients for said award only once and thrice for the Star Elite Award which is a regional level category.

“At the national category, known as Star Presidential Award, which will be launched this week by President Benigno S. Aquino III in Manila during the SME Summit, the nominees can only be recipients of said awards once,” she said.

Twenty exhibitors for the Capiz Garden Show At Iba Pa are joining the week-long celebration to showcase their cut foliage, processed food products as well as handicrafts.

This year’s national event is anchored on the theme “ Pinoy SME, Business Tayo!.” (JCM/JBG/PIA6-Capiz)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=42340

Kaltehitze

July 11th, 2011, 05:10 AM

Capiz LGUs assure entrepreneurs of support
by Jemin B. Guillermo

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 8 (PIA) -– Entrepreneurs in Capiz were assured of support from the local government units in Capiz.

During the opening of the Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Week celebration in Capiz on July 5, Roxas City Mayor Angel Alan Celino vowed to provide the needed support to keep the micro, small and medium enterprises vibrant.

In a speech delivered by his Executive Assistant and son, Jericho Alan Celino, the mayor pointed out the vital role of said small business industry in the city’s economy, in particular and that of the country in general.

“Your city government is willing and ready to provide the small businessmen with the needed support so that the small entrepreneurs will continue to grow and be part of the development of Roxas city,” Celino said.

On the other hand, Capiz Provincial SMED Council Chair Danny So Chan stressed that with the strong micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the province, more Capiceños will be given more employment opportunities.

Chan said that the growing MSMEs could likewise result in bringing more food on the table of every Capiceño.

He added that because of the comprehensive plan of the Provincial SMED Council, the same will now be incorporated in the Provincial Development Plan and Investment Program of the provincial government of Capiz.

Chan said that the initiative is part of the commitments of Capiz Governor Victor Tanco to the small business industry in the province especially in pushing for public-private partnership towards vibrant economy here. (JBG/PIA6-Capiz)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=42420

Kaltehitze

July 11th, 2011, 05:13 AM

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 11th, 2011, 04:16 PM

k3nny17

July 11th, 2011, 04:52 PM

Hello, me and my Singaporean friends will visit Iloilo and Roxas City on Septemebr 25-28,
with the limited time , is 1 day enough to see and experience Roxas city's beauty? and where is the best place to eat seafood and where is the best place to stay overnight?
Thanks so so much!

if you only have limited time, I think 1 day is enough :)

A lot of seafoods restaurant along the coast of Baybay, Roxas City
like Coco Veranda, etc.

other resto,
Festa, CafePueblo, Ramboys in Pueblo de Panay

for pasalubong,
Panulce in Gaisano City or Magallanes St.
Tracy's Mckinley (known for its famous sans rival)
Bongbongs, Gaisano City (bacolod delicacies)
Bischocho Haus, Gaisano City (iloilo delicacies)

For hotel accomodation San Antonio is the best, it is located also in Baybay
for info here is there website
http://www.thesanantonioresort.com/

hope you enjoy Roxas City

Places In Roxas City
First you should try to inquire in the tourism information desk, it is in Roxas City Plaza

or you can just avail the Tour and Packages of San Antonio Resort
http://www.thesanantonioresort.com/tour-and-packages

and don't forget the Pan-ay Church, Panay Capiz (largest bell in asia)

I hope you enjoy your stay in Roxas City :)

alheaine

July 11th, 2011, 07:56 PM

UNSOLICITED SUGGESTION TO THE PDP DEVELOPER/OWNER:

Guys, I hope you will inlcude in your promotional materials and brochures the many advantages of investing in Roxas City (not just Pueblo de Panay).

Some of them are the following:

1. Direct sea links to Region V - Since there are regular ferry trips between masbate and capiz, this can serve as notice to any potential investor in Roxas-PdP that putting up a business in Capiz is not limited to doing business in Region 6 only. Pati Region 5 Market maka access ang mga investors. So, investing in Capiz means investing both in Region 6 and Region 5. One province, 2 regions.

2. Strategic location: Roxas-PdP is situated between to provinces that have direct flights to many many destinations in and outside of the Philippines. This is because, Capiz is near Iloilo province which has an airport that has direct flights to Manila, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu and Davao. At the same time, Capiz is near Aklan, which has direct international flights to such destinations as Shanghai, Incheo-Seoul, Busan, Valdivostok (Russia), Warsaw (Poland), and Taipei. So, investing in Roxas City-PdP means having access to other big city markets in the philippines aside from metro manila AND international markets as well. No need to go thru manila just to ship your goods or conduct business.

3. The potential of the Trans-Panay Railways - Although still in the planning stage, this can be used by PdP as another advantage. Shipping goods, agricultural products and shuffling personnel will be made easier in the future when the TPE becomes reality because the Railways will bypass traffic and other bottlenecks. Its fast, efficient and no need to spend for gas. Thus, more savings.

__________________o_______________

I really hope that the above suggestions will be considered because the mind of an investor is always asking "what are the advantages of investing in a particular place?" before making the decision to invest. I also hope that the PdP admin will lobby hard for the PdP complex to be included as one of the stops in the future Trans-panay railways, para ang gwa nya daw cubao complex bala haw....

=)
^^
:applause: :cheers::cheers::cheers: tomoh!!!!!:lol:

Kaltehitze

July 12th, 2011, 04:58 AM

Kaltehitze

July 12th, 2011, 04:58 AM

^^
:applause: :cheers::cheers::cheers: tomoh!!!!!:lol:

What is meant by tomoh...? thanks.

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

July 12th, 2011, 05:02 AM

What is meant by tomoh...? thanks.

^^
Sward speak for TAMA! (Imagine Kris Aquino doing just that, I guess she popularized that expression) :)

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 12th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Thanks K3nny17:)

DJ Mike

July 12th, 2011, 09:54 AM

^^^^

Enjoy your stay sir here in Roxas City..!

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 12th, 2011, 11:04 AM

Sure I will, heard so much about the legendary hospitality and friendliness of your people:)

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 12th, 2011, 03:53 PM

last question hehehhehe,saan pinakamurang bumili ng dried pusit at dried fish sa roxas city? thanks :)

k3nny17

July 12th, 2011, 04:00 PM

last question hehehhehe,saan pinakamurang bumili ng dried pusit at dried fish sa roxas city? thanks :)

Banica Dried Fish Market :)

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:05 AM

^^
Sward speak for TAMA! (Imagine Kris Aquino doing just that, I guess she popularized that expression) :)

Ah ok, thanks for the clarification pre.

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:20 AM

last question hehehhehe,saan pinakamurang bumili ng dried pusit at dried fish sa roxas city? thanks :)

Banica Dried Fish Market :)

@Dr. Richard Espeno: Aside from the Banica Dried Fish Market suggested by Kenny17, you and your friends may also want to try an original and exclusive to capiz only delicacy: DIWAL (as it is called in the hiligaynon language) or ANGEL WINGS (as it is called in English).

Angel Wings are a kind of mussel found only in capiz province, the shells of which are colored white and their meat inside resembles an oyster. However, it tastes better than oysters. Others say it tastes better than scallops.

It tastes so good that demand for it skyrocketed in the 1980s. There was so much demand for it that it became extinct in the 1990s. Fortunately, back in the early 2000s, some surviving specimens were found/rediscovered and thus, the angel wings mussels were 'bred' again in numbers to give livelihood to capiz fisherfolk.

Now, the sale and consumption of angel wings are being regulated to prevent their eventual extinction, so I guess we can say that this is a sort of 'seasonal' seafood.

The name angel wings came from the fact that when the shells of a single diwal is opened and spread wide far apart, the mussel gives the appearance of the wings of an angel. Add to this the fact that it tastes very good and gave a lot of income to poor fisherfolk (because of the high price and high demand) I guess you can also say that this is a truly heaven sent seafood.

It's only found in capiz, nowhere else (in iloilo, there are some establishments that offer this delicacy but do so only in an inconsistent basis, in manila, many restaurants want to offer this, but because the cultivation of the mussel is highly regulated, the demand may not be sustainable). I guess you and your singaporean guests should take the time to have a bit of this delicacy (and bring home some souvenirs too, like the actual shells that you guys ate and make it as a decoration or something).

You guys can have the angel wings anyway you want it, whether it be raw, steamed, baked or cooked in a hot broth....however, the latter method of preparation is the most preferred way of serving it.

@Kenny, sa diin gani sila makatilaw sang namit na luto sang diwal ah? I-suggest ta lang ah.

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:22 AM

Capiceños thank PNoy
by Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 12 (PIA) –- Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco led Capiceños in conveying their thanks and appreciation to President Benigno S. Aquino III for the various projects that he has given the province.

At the outset, Tanco extended his personal thanks to President Benigno S. Aquino III for his appointment as Regional Development Council (RDC) 6 Chairperson.

“We are also grateful that you appointed former Senator Mar Roxas as DOTC Secretary,” the provincial chief executive conveyed to Aquino during his hour-long stay at the Capiz Gym here for the distribution of social services last July 12.

The various national government projects for the Capiceños mentioned by Tanco elicited applause from more than 5,000 audience in the gym who attended the first presidential visit of Aquino here.

The President announced released more than P1.7 million, which will benefit 4,726 pre-school children in the municipalities of Maayon, Sapian, Sigma, Pilar and Pontevedra.

The President went down the stage so the elderly beneficiaries would no longer go up the stage to turn over to them their three-month P1,500 social pension,

Cash grants for the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), as well as, the check for the Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) for the ACTIVE BAYAD SEA-K Association of Maayon town were alo turned over to the recipients by Secretary Soliman and the President.

The President also distributed the Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOA) to target farmer beneficiaries of the Department of Agrarian Reform and PhilHealth insurance cards to indigent Capiceños who were identified under the National Household Targeting System for Poverty Alleviation.

A total of P171.37 million for the various food security and rice self sufficiency projects were turned over to Capiz and different local government units (LGUs) during the ceremony.

The President also thanked his Capiceño volunteers and supporters which catapulted him to the country’s highest post. (JCM/AAL/PIA 6 Capiz)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=43046

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:26 AM

Aquino visits CapizTuesday, July 12, 2011

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Tuesday flew to Roxas City in Capiz where he is set to lead the distribution of services and conduct “Pasasalamat” to the volunteers of the province in efforts to personally deliver the basic services in fulfillment of his social contract with the Filipino people.

Upon his arrival at the Capiz Gymnasium, Barangay Tiza, the President will be received by local government officials led by Capiz Provincial Governor Victor Tanco, Roxas City Mayor Angel Alan Celino and District 1 Representative Antonio del Rosario.

The Chief Executive will then lead the distribution of various social services to the residents of Capiz in ceremonies at the Villareal Stadium.

These basic services will also include PhilHealth cards where he will be assisted by Department of Health Secretary Enrique Ona and Undersecretary David Lozada, Jr.

The PhilHealth cards will be handed to the representatives of 16 municipalities and one from the City of Capiz.

Social Welfare and Development Secretary Corazon “Dinky” Soliman will be assisting Aquino for the administration of the supplemental feeding program, Social Pension for Indigent Senior Citizens, the Pantawid
Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) and the Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran (SEA-K) of the DSWD.

The checks for the supplemental feeding program will be received by the local chief executives of the five recipient municipalities.

Eight indigent senior citizens from Roxas City will be receiving the social pension checks while the Self- Employment Assistance will be handed over to the SEA-K associations of the province.

Apart from these, Certificates of Land Ownership will also be given to the locals by Aquino who will be assisted by Agrarian Reform
Undersecretary Anthony Parungao.

The various projects of the Department of Agriculture (DA) are to be delivered by DA Regional Director Larry Nacionales.

Prior to the distribution ceremonies, the President will be attending a private lunch with local officials.

An estimated crowd of 7,000 composed of 5,000 beneficiaries and 2,000 volunteers are expected to attend the event. (Jill Beltran/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2011/07/12/aquino-visits-capiz-166352

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:27 AM

Capiz to get P171-M aggie aidby Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 11 (PIA) –- A total of P171.37 million for the various food security and rice self sufficiency projects will be distributed by President Benigno S. Aquino III to Capiz and different local government units (LGUs) during his first presidential visit here on July 12.

“These will be in the form of production inputs, farm equipment, infrastructure, livelihood assistance and other production support,” said a Department of Agriculture (DA) briefer.

Capiz Gov. Victor A. Tanco, Sr. will receive the Certificates of Award from the President.

In support to the Rice Self Sufficiency Program, DA will provide various varieties of registered and upland rice seeds to farmers identified by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in coordination with the Municipal Agriculturists.

Repair and rehabilitation of existing warehouses and storage facilities in seven sites to be managed by the Irrigators Association will also be provided with P1.34 million to increase its storage capacity to 3,750 bags. This assistance is in support to Community Seed Banking.

During the awarding rites, DA regional director Larry Nacionales will give a briefing about the various agriculture projects up for the province.

The Department will also provide three units of combine harvester and two units of transplanter in view of its farm mechanization priority program to increase productivity of rice farms. This is a 70-30 counterparting scheme in which the Department shoulders 70% of the cost (P4.620M) of the farm equipment while the 30% is the counterpart of the provincial government.

To ensure continuous water supply, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) has allocated P18.1 million to restore 50 hectares and develop 30 new more hectares both from the National Irrigation System in Mambusao as well as the Communal Irrigation System in Dumarao, Maayon and Pilar.

The national government has also allocated P141.45 million for the construction of Maayon Communal Irrigation Project which has a service area of 780 hectares. It will benefit about 834 farmer-members of the Maayon-Panit-an Irrigators Association.

Moreover, the High Value Crops Development Program will provide vegetable seeds not only for the households but also to schools through its Gulayan sa Paaralan. The assistance to 36 (23 elementary and 13 high school) initial schools will be in the form vegetable seeds, garden tools and training for the teachers. The program is also in support to the Department of Education’s feeding program.

The National Agriculture and Fishery Council’s (NAFC) AKBay or Agrikulture: Kaagapay ng Bayang Pinoy has downloaded P4.4-million to 418 households from the towns of Sapi-an, Pres. Roxas, Sigma, Cuartero, Dao, Dumalag and Ivisan.

Each household will receive P10,000 for their identified micr-income generating projects. (JCM/AAL/DA6/PIA 6 Capiz)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=42848

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:29 AM

Magnitude-6.2 earthquake rocks Visayas and Mindanao
By ELLALYN B. DE VERAJuly 12, 2011, 11:18am

MANILA, Philippines -- A "swarm" of moderate to strong earthquakes continued to jolt parts of Visayas and Mindanao on Tuesday, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).

At 4:47 a.m. Tuesday, Phivolcs recorded the strongest tremor so far among the series of earthquakes at magnitude 6.2.

Its epicenter was located 78 kilometers southwest of Cauayan, Negros Occidental.

Intensity V was felt in Sipalay City, Kabangkalan and Cauayan in Negros occidental; Intensity IV in Iloilo City, Oton in Iloilo, Dumaguete City, and Binalbagan, Hinigaran and Sibulan in Negros Occidental; Intensity III in Lapu-lapu City, San Jose and Anini-y in Antique, Roxas City, Panay in Capiz, Dapitan City, Talisay City in Negros Occidental, Dipolog City, Hamtic in Antique, and Sagay City; Intensity II in Cagayan de Oro City, La Carlota City, Buenavista in Agusan del Sur, and Patnongon in Antique; and Intensity I in Kalibo, Lezo and Banga in Aklan, La Castellana in Negros Occidental, and Zamboanga City.

According to Jane Punongbayan, Phivolcs supervising science research specialist, the tremors are “swarm of earthquakes caused by movements along the Negros Trench.”

“The 6.2-magnitude earthquake is relatively strong as compared to the tremors recorded last Monday,” Punongbayan said.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/326465/magnitude62-earthquake-rocks-visayas-and-mindanao

Kaltehitze

July 13th, 2011, 03:41 AM

DPWH completes P2-B infra projects in Western Visayas

ILOILO CITY, July 12 (PIA) -– The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed P2 billion worth of infrastructure projects in Western Visayas in the first half of this year.

The projects include the repair and rehabilitation of roads, de-clogging of canals and drainage systems, and construction of bridges, multi-purpose purpose buildings and health centers, according to the department's website.

Negros Occidental got P1.22 billion worth of projects, Antique had P825.4 million; Iloilo City and Iloilo Province had P551.3 million, the province of Guimaras had P48 million, and the province Capiz got P18.7 million.

DPWH Regional Director Evelyn T. Barroso fast-tracked the implementation of the projects by holding regular meetings with various contractors and project engineers.

Earlier, the DPWH reported that they have also completed 14 bridge projects worth P753.2 million in the region as of June this year.

The DPWH said that this projects have "reinvigorated" isolated communities and opened new avenues of economic opportunities. (JCM/JSC/PIA6)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=42999

Subedei

July 13th, 2011, 04:00 AM

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 13th, 2011, 04:13 AM

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 13th, 2011, 04:20 AM

Thanks to you too K3nny:)

qailord

July 13th, 2011, 11:29 AM

hi bago ako sa thread niyo, sa roxas city lumaki ang ina ko, kaya makisali nalang ako sa iyo :D

fletcher

July 13th, 2011, 11:36 AM

WTF? Seryoso? sa diin mo ini nabatian pre?

Me friend ko nga pamangkin ni roxas... balita balita lang kunu nga madalagan sa da.. but hindi pa sure kung tood gid..

Pero kung sakun lang daw madalagan gid sa eh kay sa show nya na rated K always nya na feature ang roxas..

-------
Well tani indi lang sa da magdalagan.. kay basi maguba ang diskarte sang roxas city nga mag unlad kung magdalagan kag magda-og sha.. :ohno::ohno:

fletcher

July 13th, 2011, 11:39 AM

hi bago ako sa thread niyo, sa roxas city lumaki ang ina ko, kaya makisali nalang ako sa iyo :D

http://cosgan.de/images/midi/verschiedene/c180.gif
Welcome po sa roxas city thread.. hope you enjoy posting here..
Btw san pong parte nang roxas city lumaki ang mother mo??

qailord

July 13th, 2011, 11:49 AM

http://cosgan.de/images/midi/verschiedene/c180.gif
Welcome po sa roxas city thread.. hope you enjoy posting here..
Btw san pong parte nang roxas city lumaki ang mother mo??

alvarez subdivision

qailord

July 13th, 2011, 12:37 PM

qailord

July 13th, 2011, 12:39 PM

post kayo ng roxas city pics para masaya thread niyo :cheers1:

k3nny17

July 13th, 2011, 01:20 PM

@Dr. Richard Espeno: Aside from the Banica Dried Fish Market suggested by Kenny17, you and your friends may also want to try an original and exclusive to capiz only delicacy: DIWAL (as it is called in the hiligaynon language) or ANGEL WINGS (as it is called in English).

Angel Wings are a kind of mussel found only in capiz province, the shells of which are colored white and their meat inside resembles an oyster. However, it tastes better than oysters. Others say it tastes better than scallops.

It tastes so good that demand for it skyrocketed in the 1980s. There was so much demand for it that it became extinct in the 1990s. Fortunately, back in the early 2000s, some surviving specimens were found/rediscovered and thus, the angel wings mussels were 'bred' again in numbers to give livelihood to capiz fisherfolk.

Now, the sale and consumption of angel wings are being regulated to prevent their eventual extinction, so I guess we can say that this is a sort of 'seasonal' seafood.

The name angel wings came from the fact that when the shells of a single diwal is opened and spread wide far apart, the mussel gives the appearance of the wings of an angel. Add to this the fact that it tastes very good and gave a lot of income to poor fisherfolk (because of the high price and high demand) I guess you can also say that this is a truly heaven sent seafood.

It's only found in capiz, nowhere else (in iloilo, there are some establishments that offer this delicacy but do so only in an inconsistent basis, in manila, many restaurants want to offer this, but because the cultivation of the mussel is highly regulated, the demand may not be sustainable). I guess you and your singaporean guests should take the time to have a bit of this delicacy (and bring home some souvenirs too, like the actual shells that you guys ate and make it as a decoration or something).

You guys can have the angel wings anyway you want it, whether it be raw, steamed, baked or cooked in a hot broth....however, the latter method of preparation is the most preferred way of serving it.

@Kenny, sa diin gani sila makatilaw sang namit na luto sang diwal ah? I-suggest ta lang ah.

Harvest season of Diwal starts from the 2nd week of July.

they can try Coco Veranda
http://cocoveranda.weebly.com/

Espacio Verde Resort and Restaurant
http://www.wix.com/espacioverde/espacio-verde-resort-and-restaurant#!

additional info:
ROXAS CITY TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER
Roxas City Plaza
Tel. No: (036) 6214-440/6215-316

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 13th, 2011, 02:46 PM

Thanks for info k3nny:)

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 01:52 AM

@ Kalt, u have been very helpful... Diwal sounds really interesting, a must when we go there!. Thanks so much!, waiting for info where to have Diwal at best :))
Just for info, ive been bringing a lot of my singaporean friends around Philippines, really hope that Roxas and Iloilo will become a hit!

No problem sir! I'm glad to be of service. =)

Also, if you guys really have a lot of time, you may want to visit some pristine beaches in northern iloilo which is nearer to Roxas city than iloilo cty. Like Isla de gigantes sur for example: http://www.exploreiloilo.com/antonia-beach-isla-de-gigantes-sur-carles.html

Also, Do you have a copy of BluPrint's June 2011 edition? If you don't have, I can send it you. That mag extensively discussed some of the finest heritage structures of iloilo province, so at least, when you guys go around the city and province, you'll the know the history and architectural details of the city's sights. That's for the heritage part of the Iloilo tour.

Normally, there are three parts in a tour of iloilo:
1. Heritage and culture (found in iloilo city and southern iloilo)
2. Beaches (found in northern iloilo and nearby guimaras island)
3. Culinary part (Mainly done in iloilo city - for mobility's sake)

For the culinary part, I suggest that you guys try some authentic Batchoy Noodle soup in its birthplace: Deco's in Lapaz Market.

For some breathtaking dishes: try Breakthrough at Villa (just try searching them at "google blogs", many a traveler have featured them).

The Chicken insasal is also a great try at Barrio Inasal or if not, at Jo's Chicken Inasal.

and smallville is really the place to go for nightouts.

For more information this site is really helpful when it come to the gastronomic tour of iloilo city: www.flavoursofiloilo.blogspot.com =)

For Roxas City, aside from trying the seafood and in particular, the diwal, there are also other stuff to do:
1. A visit to olotayan island, which just looks like boracay 20 years ago, can be an option,

2. You guys may want to have lunch at Pueblo de Panay, there are a row of restaurants there that serve home cooked food in a classy restaurant setting.

3. Nightlife in Roxas city is at the GRANDVILLE, check out their finest club: SOUL SUPERCLUB.

4. Since Roxas city is the seafood capital of the Philippines, there are also other seafood stuff to consume aside from diwal. You guys may also want to try BAY-AD. Its a type of mussel, that looks like oysters also, but as big as dinner plates. It may taste a bit bland, so you guys may need a bit of native vinegar, called 'sinamak' to tease out the flavor.

5. Bay-Bay Beach- Its a row of bamboo cottages along the beach within roxas city. There are a few restaurants here, but its best to bring your diwal and bay-ad and oysters and scallops, and fish and whatever else you guys have and consume all them at one of the cottages while enjoying the breeze and sea. A beer would be a very good friend to bring along with your group. =)

6. Incidentally, in case you guys drop by at the Pueblo de Panay property, your singaporean friends might be interested in some investment there. Its a 750 hectare development owned by a single developer and there are four phases of development. The one's that developed already is phase one. Just in case you or your singaporean friends may be interested in investing the property, you may want to contact kenny17 in order to track down the owner of Pueblo de Panay. It may not look much when you arrive, but that's because the development is a very new development. It is however envisioned to be a lot like Makati city and I believe that it has the potential to be one for various reasons (please check post 340 of page 18 of this same thread)

Also, if ever you guys decide to go to boracay, the tourism capital of the philippines, it is very possible. Boracay is six hours away from iloilo city. But from Roxas city, its only 2 hours away. =)

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 02:40 AM

hi bago ako sa thread niyo, sa roxas city lumaki ang ina ko, kaya makisali nalang ako sa iyo :D

Hi gailord! nice to see you here. Yup, please join us here sa thread, I'm sure marami kang mako-contribute sa thread na 'to. =)

Nakapunta ka na ba sa Roxas city?

Me friend ko nga pamangkin ni roxas... balita balita lang kunu nga madalagan sa da.. but hindi pa sure kung tood gid..

Pero kung sakun lang daw madalagan gid sa eh kay sa show nya na rated K always nya na feature ang roxas..

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Well tani indi lang sa da magdalagan.. kay basi maguba ang diskarte sang roxas city nga mag unlad kung magdalagan kag magda-og sha.. :ohno::ohno:

Binuang gid na ya kung mag dalagan si korina sanchez sa Roxas city. If ever, ano na position gani ang iya dalaganan?

sana maging successful sila tulad ng Robinsons Place Tacloban ang iba kasing mga robinsons sa visayas ay hindi nag-click

Thanks! We are also hoping -and confident- na maging successful ang proposed Robinsons Place Roxas =)

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 14th, 2011, 03:51 AM

Hi Kaltz, yeh would be glad to recieve the mag BluPrint, is it a hardcopy mag or Emag? if hard copy can send here to Singapore ? heheheee:) Thanks!

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 14th, 2011, 03:55 AM

@Kaltz Arrival in Iloilo City Sept 25 sunday around 11am and departure from Roxas Sept 29 thursday 11am, is it possible to do all your suggestions? What would be a good itenerary? :) so sorry to disturb you. On the Iloilo thread they have suggested a lot of great things to do and visit. Miagao, guimaras etc.... and all seems too good to miss hahahhaa

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 05:53 AM

Hi Kaltz, yeh would be glad to recieve the mag BluPrint, is it a hardcopy mag or Emag? if hard copy can send here to Singapore ? heheheee:) Thanks!

Sure! It's a hard copy mag, even singapore is featured in it. I can send two copies to you via Parcel delivery. Will it be ok if it will be collect and that it be reimbursable? I mean, the delivery be charged to you and if possible, I would ask for a reimburesment of the magazine cost...is that ok? I'm sorry but the magazines are really price and i'm just a kid, i mean, a student.

@Kaltz Arrival in Iloilo City Sept 25 sunday around 11am and departure from Roxas Sept 29 thursday 11am, is it possible to do all your suggestions? What would be a good itenerary? :) so sorry to disturb you. On the Iloilo thread they have suggested a lot of great things to do and visit. Miagao, guimaras etc.... and all seems too good to miss hahahhaa

Hmmm....that's roughly five days....ok, let me think muna....um...

Ok, let's proceed it scientifically and from general to specific....

We have to start with what we know already....and what we know is that,

You guys will be coming in from Manila, arrive in iloilo on sept. 25 and fly back to manila but VIA Roxas on sept. 29, am I correct? that's five days.

In those five days, you guys can really do a lot. But first, let us know the preference of your group. I mean you and your friends prefer what? are you guys more interested in culture? in the nightlife? cuisine? beaches? the great outdoors? (not beaches, but more on eco-tourism, like caves, mountains and river cruises for example)

I think its important first for us to determine your group preference because we can craft an itinerary that would lean a bit to what you guys like. If I will suggest an itinerary that is full of visits to beaches and it turned out that you guys are more interested in heritage and culture, then I don't think the trip would be very much appreciated. So I guess we go by the rule of majority.

If you guys have a prefence for cuisine for example, I can throw in a schedule for some beaches, some nightlife, some heritage sights but the bulk of your tour will be more about gastronomic delights.

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 14th, 2011, 06:38 AM

@dark spirit

July 14th, 2011, 07:50 AM

More schools to join UniGames in Capiz (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/July/14/sportnews2.htm)

Some of the schools that had boycotted the recent Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA) National Games in Zamboanga City have informed the organizers of this year’s National University Games that they will join the competition set on October 22 – 29 in Capiz.

UniGames president Roger Banzuela said the deadline of confirmation for all participating schools is on August 19 and they are expecting more institutions to join.

Last year, 46 schools all over the country joined the UniGames in Dumaguete City.

Colleges and universities from Luzon that joined last year were: the De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Holy Angel University, St. Louis University-Baguio, University of the Cordilleras, University of Northern Philippines, Adamson University, Ateneo De Manila University, Far Eastern University;

De La Salle-College of St. Benilde, Lyceum of the Philippines University, National University, Rizal Technological University, San Beda College, University of the East, University of Perpetual Help System-DALTA, University of the Philippines-Diliman and University of Sto. Tomas.\

From the Visayas area were: Holy Name University, Southwestern University, University of San Carlos, University of San Jose – Recoletos, University of Southern Philippines Foundation, Central Philippine University, Colegio de la Purisima Concepcion, Iloilo Doctor’s College, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University;

Colegio San Agustin-Bacolod, University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, University of St. La Salle, West Negros University, Asian College of Science and Technology-Dumaguete City, Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria, Foundation University, Negros Oriental State University, St. Paul University and Silliman University.

Those from Mindanao area were: Ateneo de Davao University, Brokenshire College, Dipolog Medical Center College Foundation, Holy Cross of Davao College, La Salle University-Ozamis, Mindanao State University System-Marawi;

Mindanao State University-TCTO, University of Mindanao, University of Immaculate Concepcion and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan.

The hosting of this year’s Games was given to the Province of Capiz after the University of St. La Salle declined the offer.*NAB

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 10:27 AM

Thanks Pre @dark for the fresh good news for Capiz Province! It's good to see western visayans helping each other out maski diri sa online forum.

Welcome to the Roxas City and Capiz Province thread! HALA BIRA WESTERN VISAYAS!

Welcome na welcome ka gid pre sa forum di, hope to see you more often!

detours

July 14th, 2011, 10:57 AM

sana maging successful sila tulad ng Robinsons Place Tacloban ang iba kasing mga robinsons sa visayas ay hindi nag-click

hindi naman sa hindi nag click sa Visayas.minamaliit mo yata ang Robinsons.FYI,dito a Bacolod ay nag expand pa nga at nag coconstruct ng GO HOTEL.ganun din sa Dumaguete,click na click sila doon.sa Metro Manila lang naman ang ibang Robinsons ay tinalo ng SM.

qailord

July 14th, 2011, 11:26 AM

Hi gailord! nice to see you here. Yup, please join us here sa thread, I'm sure marami kang mako-contribute sa thread na 'to. =)

Nakapunta ka na ba sa Roxas city?

Binuang gid na ya kung mag dalagan si korina sanchez sa Roxas city. If ever, ano na position gani ang iya dalaganan?

Thanks! We are also hoping -and confident- na maging successful ang proposed Robinsons Place Roxas =)
planing to next summer

qailord

July 14th, 2011, 11:28 AM

hindi naman sa hindi nag click sa Visayas.minamaliit mo yata ang Robinsons.FYI,dito a Bacolod ay nag expand pa nga at nag coconstruct ng GO HOTEL.ganun din sa Dumaguete,click na click sila doon.sa Metro Manila lang naman ang ibang Robinsons ay tinalo ng SM.

lahat ata na robinsons ang nag-eexpand ngayon, pati ang RPT may dagdag ring GO hotel

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 01:13 PM

hahaha no problem Kaltz:) i will reimburse you the cost of the mags and the postal fee, we are more interested on culture and food, one day night life and one day beach would be fine. I will msg u privately on my clinic address here. Thanks so so much, you made my job easier !

Alright sige. Then I will search for those magazines then.

I've read your PM, no problem, you're welcome. I respond to some of them here, because indi man amu na ka sensitive ang info.

Re: Reimbursement in cash and in person.
Yup, I agree with your proposal. We can meet in Metro Manila in the NAIA airport during your stopover not only for the purpose of the stopover, but also so that we can introduce ourselves to each other, I'll bring along some manila based SSC-Iloilo members to meet you guys and for more insider tips.

Re: Your group preference for a heritage/culture and culinary tour.
Thanks for the clarification sir. Alright sige, we can now craft a tentative itinerary for your group right here in this thread. So that others may also butt in and present heir own suggestions, ideas and comments so that we can all come up with a more prefect itinerary.

Re: Guided tour.
I'm sorry, I can't. Though I really, really wish I could bring you and your group around the islands sir, I cannot, because I'm just a student here in metro manila, I have to attend school. However, I can recommend to you someone who has done it before. She is a journalist and she has accomodated my requests before in guiding/touring my friends who chose to tour iloilo-guimaras.

By the way, very last question, how many singaporean friends do you plan to bring with you? Are they all females? males? professionals (lawyers/doctors/dentists/etc)? students? employees(bank tellers/finance executives/government bureaucrats/etc)? We can tailor fit the tour on your group's socio-economic profile based on a general description of your group.

And also, please confirm my understanding on your prior post, is my understanding correct that you guys plan to go back to manila not from iloilo airport, but from ROXAS CITY airport?

Alright, here is the tentative itinerary for your group:

Day 1: September 25.
(Arrival in iloilo at about 11.30am)

From the airport, proceed to your hotel and check in.
Afterwards, have lunch at Breakthrough restaurant by about 1pm.
After that proceed to the Ortiz Wharf and hop on an outrigger boat going to Guimaras island. It takes only 15-20 minutes.

(although guimaras island is a separate island and a separate province, don't worry since physically, it is so close from iloilo you can see the island from the streets of iloilo city and you can even swim to that island ala triathlon competition)

From the guimaras wharf, you guys can split your time, you have two options:
Either you guys go straight to Alubihod beach (however, this is about 20 minutes by tricycle) and soak up on the white sand beach and crystal blue waters or Go straight to trappist monastery and soak in the serene, meditative atmosphere and after a bit, buy some souvenirs that the monastery makes:

DELICACIES ALL BASED ON THE MANGO FRUIT. (the monastery capitalized on the fact that guimaras island is the philippines' only province that is allowed to export mangoes to australia because the fruit there is pest free. Plus, its the only philippine mango variety served in the Buckingham palace and in the White House, again, due to its sweetness - guimaras island is an undeveloped island so there is no urban waste, liquid or solid, that would pollute the soil of the island - and pest free status)

Thus, the monastery offers Mango Butterscotch pastries, mango ketchup, mango jams, mango cookies, mango spreads, dried mangoes, mango biscuits, mango flavored bread, mango piayas, mango flavored everything. The monks don't use artificial mango flavorings, they use actual real mango fruits in the making of those delicacies. Nowhere else can you find that kind of souvenir, not even in technologically advanced, highly sophisticated metro manila =)

Rationale: The rationale for this choice is that, after a long flight, you may feel tired and exhuasted. So, a long exposure to nature and a serene surrounding that is the opposite of urbanized singapore and metro manila, might just recharge your batteries.

WARNING: The last boat back to iloilo leaves at 6.30 pm, so you better do all your activities in guimaras before this period since there is no bridge connecting panay island and guimaras island (the lack of a bridge is intentonial in order to prevent the infestation of destructive pests in the mango orchards of guimaras since cars, trucks and other vehicles may unwittingly transport them).

After returning to iloilo city, you guys may drop your newly bought souvenirs to your hotel, freshen up yourselves and change into clothes that can impress the opposite sex because a nightout in Iloilo city's hottest night destination beckons, smallville.

Before that however and after you guys have freshened up yourselves, better load up on a long night of partying, so it's recommended to head to Barrio Inasal or Jo's Chicken. Mang inasal is okay...but the taste has been a bit commercialized. The inasal of Barrio Inasal and Jo's Chicken retain their authenticity.

After filling yourselves up, head to smallville complex and party the night away in your first day in Iloilo city.

DAY TWO: SEPTEMBER 26.
In the morning, you guys may want to have breakfast in your hotel, or if not, have an ilonggo meal, in the Roadhouse Restaurant. It serves ilonggo dishes and is situated along the river (don't worry, there's no trash in the iloilo river).

After Breakfast, you guys can now head to a sightseeing of the following structures in southern iloilo (its about 1-2 hours away from iloilo city):

1. The Miag-ao Church (built by the spanish in 1797, it is a UNESCO World heritage site and served as a fortress everytime the muslims or dutch navy would raid iloilo.
2. The San Joaquin Camposanto - Its a cemetery that overlooks the sea. The architecture though is very classical and the view of the sea and shore from the top steps of the camposanto is breathtaking (according to BluPrint mag)

3. The San Joaquin Church - Built in the early 1800s, this church has been featured by CNN GO in its list of must see places in the Philippines. The facade features a battle scene between spaniards and arabs in morrocco.

After seeing all these sites, I assume that you guys woud be hungry for lunch, if that's the case, head out to an eatery in tiolas where they serve fresh seafood. I forgot the name though....

After all of the above, head back to the city and you guys may rest for a bit in the hotel.

After resting a bit, you guys may want to visit some heritage sites around the city like:

1. Walk along calle real street - rows and rows of american era art deco buildings that are almost a hundred years old.

2. Visit the mansions of the hacienderos: Lizares mansion, Nelly garden, the Lopez Boathouse, Ledesma mansion in molo.

3. Visit the churches: Jaro cathedral, Molo church, San Jose church, etc.

After this, its possible its nightime already and I would suggest that you guys have some BATCHOY NOODLE SOUP in the lapaz market if you want to experience the authentic batchoy, or in one of the many batchoy restuarants. Or another option to have dinner at CRAVE BURGER beside casa plasa building. Their burgers there have patties that size of a fist and is well marinated it is just very flavorful. The bonus here is that it is located the iloilo provincial capitol and arroyo fountain, both of which are iconic structures of the city. Many tourists have their pictures taken in these two sites because they have historical significance.

After the batchoy dinner, you guys may have the option of heading back to smallville again and party the night away again, or if not head to a more subtle place for a change of pace like....

1. the Sarabia Manor Hotel Complex for a different pace of nightlife. The hotel and its complex used to be THE PLACE when it comes to nightlife in iloilo but has long been overtaken by Smallville. However, you guys can have a good time there in the many restuarants it has, like freddy's cafe salvatore, or al dente italian restaurant.

2. Plazuela de Iloilo - A new establishment, opened only last year, it has cafes, nice restauants and the place has an ambiance of a public plaza in spain, or so they say...

3. Paseo de Arcangel - a nightlife strip just like smallville but of a less rowdy nature.

After the above, you guys can head back to the hotel.

DAY 3, SEPTEMBER 27.
In the morning, you guys may want to have another ilonggo cuisine as meals, and if so, you guys may head out any GREEN MANGO RESTAURANT. They serve filipino fares at reasonable prices. Or you guys may want to head to TATOY'S along villa beach. Their chicken, lechon and oysters are a winning combination and can get you ready for another full day of touring.

After breakfast, you guys may head out to tour the following:
1. UP Visayas - Iloilo campus. It is the former city hall of the city, the architecture is just awesome.

2. Central Philippine University - Their university church is reminiscent of malay/indonesian house.

3. The Jaro PNP station - Built in 1930, the 80-year old building is a police station that used to be the former city hall of the now defunct Jaro city (jaro city used to be separate and distinct from iloilo city) and the place, its architecture and overall design has been preserved by the police force. It is perhaps...the most architecturally sophisticated police station in the Philippines and also perhaps the safest, safest tourist site in the city.

4. The Sta. Barbara Golf Course - Located outside of the city, it the oldest and the first, golf course in the Philippines.

5. Sta. Barabara Church - A very old chruch that is large can rival the molo and jaro churches in terms of aesthetics.

6. The Pavia Church - Also located outside of the city, but near sta. barbara, it is very old also but unlike its grand cousins, the sta. barbara, molo and jaro churches, this one is small and quaint, it never fails to impress its visitors.

LUNCH BREAK
For lunch break, you guys may head to any restaurant you all fancy since iloilo city has McDonald's, Shakey's Pizza Hut, Yellow Cab, Jollibee, Kenny Rogers, Rai-Rai Ken, Pancake House, etc., but my suggestion is, HEAD TO BUTO'T BALAT in Jaro or in Amigo Mall. They serve authentic Filipino cuisine in an airy setting at very affordable rates.

AFTERLUNCH.
This is the time that you guys may want to buy some souviners because at this point, the tour of iloilo and guimaras is now about 75% covered.

(the other 25% pertains to the northern iloilo beaches, the many other, more secluded, more exclusive beaches of guimaras island, the mountain resorts, hidden lakes and hidden spring of central iloilo and the four festivals of iloilo province: (a) dinagyang; (b) paraw regatta; (c) pintados de passi - in passi city; and (d) Karosa festival in Pavia. [FYI: candelaria of jaro district is not a festival, it is a fiesta]. In Guimaras, they also have their own Festival: Manggahan Festival where they celebrate by throwing open all the mango orchards and tourists can pariticipate in the grab all you can mangoes that you can find, which you can bring home for free, it is also otherwise known as mango picking festival. For capiz, they have the Halaran Festival which Kenny17 can explain further - I'm not from capiz, i'm from iloilo, kenny is more familiar and more qualified to explain this festival.)

Okay, so now about the stuff to do after lunch on your day three of tour:
BUY SOUVENIRS! you guys may choose to split into smaller groups, or you guys may explore the city by yourselves at your own pace because by this time, i'm pretty sure that the layout of the city is now a little bit familiar to you guys.

You guys can scour the malls of iloilo city for your souvenirs:
1. Robinsons Place Iloilo - downtown (recommended)
2. SM City - Mandurriao district (recommended)
3. SM Delgado - downtown (recommended)
3. Jaro Town Square - Jaro district
4. Amigo Mall - downtown (recommended)
5. Gaisano Guanco - downtown
6. Gaisano Capital - Lapaz district
7. Marymart mall - downtown
8. Artium mall - downtown (recommended)

My personal suggestion to you is: try the deco's souvenir shop along valeria street. It is fronting the right side of SM Delgado and very near Marymart mall and Amigo mall. This is recommended by me because this place gathers all the local ilonggo brands that sell souvenirs, under one roof and their offerings are so diverse: they range from food, to trinkets to t-shirts.

Another suggestion: try mama's kitchen cookies and baked goodies and panaderia de molo, both are located in molo.

EVENING
I guess, by the time you guys are finished with you souvenirs and shopping....(the souvenir shopping time can also be used by you guys to used the internet and send some regards to your loved ones and friend in singapore, have some facebook time, whatever - you guys may also choose to sleep all afternoon in the hotel or watch tv if you guys are too tired or not interested in souvenir shopping) it will be already evening.

To spend the last night in iloilo city, you guys may want to head out to either smallville, plazuela, sarabia manor complex, paseo de arcangel or....head to Marina Restaurant by the riverside. There is a lot of good food here and some music (live bands) and dancing (however, its only limited to ballroom dancing). Your middle-aged, business executive types of friends may appreciate this. Or you guys may choose to hop from one nightspot to another. Don't worry, there are so many taxis in the city.

But be sure to be home early to pack your stuff and prepare for an early morning trip to Roxas City.

DAY FOUR: SEPTEMBER 28.
ROXAS CITY AND CAPIZ PROVINCE! YEAH BABY!

Rise up very early, at perhaps, 5am. so that you guys can all pack into the tourist van by 6am for the two hour trip to Roxas City and Capiz province. So, if everything falls into place, you guys may arrive at Roxas city by about past 8:00am. If possible, you guys should arrive before 8am, so that you guys can check in in the hotel, leave your stuff and explore the city of Roxas by about 8:00am.

BREAKFAST.
I'm sure you guys are famished by this time already, head to the Pueblo de Panay Complex, there are lot of topnotch restaurants there.

After breakfast, head to the Pan-Ay church, its beside the Capiz Provincial capitol building. (ok, i know what you're thinking, you and your friends might be thinking, 'what? another spanish era church? by this time...but no, its not just another church. It is the church with the largest bell, not only in roxas city, not only in capiz province, but in the entire visayas group of islands (which encompasses three regions, 17 provinces and four highly urbanized cities) and the second largest bell in the philippines.

After this, you guys should head to the mansion of PRESIDENT MANUEL ROXAS, Sr. Its a national treasure, the Roxas Mansion.

The significance is, President Manuel Roxas is one of only 3 Philippine presidents who came from outside of Luzon island, the other one being Carlos P. Garcia from Bohol and Sergio Osmena from Cebu. Iloilo, despite its 7 universities and highly urbanized, highly developed status, was not able to contribute a president in the history of the nation, the most that it could manage are just a bunch of senators and a vice-president.

Roxas is also an important figure in Philippine history, because alongside Sergio Osmena, they both visited the United States during the Colonial Era in order to press for Philippine independence. Their actions were taken note, the osmena-roxas mission was able to influence the U.S. Congress to pass a pro-independence bill by Representative Butter Hare, Senator Henry Hawes, and Senator Bronso Cutting. The Hare-Hawes-Cutting Law provided for a 10-year transition period before the United States would recognize Philippine independence. If Roxas and Osmena didn't do this mission, Philippine independence would have been set at a much later date and not 1946. Roxas was able to influence Philippine history by advancing the date of Philippine independence.

I guess, you guys should really have your pictures taken at the mansion of President Manuel Roxas then.

LUNCHBREAK.
Lunch can be had at the President Roxas Inn or at the Skyview Hotel. Or you guys can head back to the Pueblo de Panay complex and have some seafood.

AFTERNOON
After this, visit the Capiz museum, the Provincial capitol, the churches in and around roxas city

AND after all of that...

LATE AFTERNOON
It's time to buy lots and lots and tons and tons of DIWAL and BAY-AD, and consume them at the BAYBAY beach area for some relaxation and watch the sun go down in the beach.

EVENING.
For dinner and nightout, the place to go in ROXAS CITY is GRANDVILLE! Try the PANULCE CAFE for coffee and desserts and then SOUL SUPER CLUB and party the night away and meet some nice capicenos, they're very friendly.

DAY 5. SEPTEMBER 29.

By this time, I guess, you guys will wake up late due to the partying. I suggest then that you guys better RUSH in buying your souvenirs. There are two malls in Roxas city:

1. Gaisano city - downtown
2. Gaisano capital - downtown

For brunch, you may have your brunch at any MANG INASAL STORE. I know, I said before that the chicken of Mang Inasal is a bit commercialized than other inasal brands, but this is a symbolic gesture. Having chicken inasal in a mang inasal branch in roxas city pays homage to the owner of the mang inasal corp: Edgar 'Injap' Sia. His roots are in Roxas city. From his humble begginnings, he built a corporation that rivalled jollibee and once threatened the dominance of jollibee in the Phil. fast food scene. The company was however bought by jollibee in order to preempt the potential dominatio of mang inasal. At 3 billion pesos, it controlled 70% of jollibee only, the rest, 30% remains with injap. My estimate is, this company owned by a Roxas city native is worth 7 billion pesos.

Besides, the chicken inasal of mang inasal tastes a lot better than the fried chicken of KFC, the fried chicken of McDonald's, the fried chicken of Jollibee, the fried chicken of Wendy's, the fried chicken of Burger King, the fried chicken of Bon Chon, and all the other friend chickens of all the other fastfood wannabees.

After this, be sure to be at the airport by 11:00am to catch your flight back to manila.

So there you have it, you guys will be covering 75% of what Iloilo-Capiz has to offer:
1. Guimaras island: half day
2. Iloilo city and province: two days
3. Roxas city and Capiz Province: One day and a half

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Alright, so I've mentioned that the tour crafted above covers only 75% right? that's because there's a lot lot more that you guys can do. Like, craft a tour on a 'festival basis':
1. Iloilo: a. pintados de passi, b. dinagyang, c. karosa festival, d. paraw regatta

2. Capiz: Halaran Festival and the Seafood festival (held every september)

3. Bacolod: Masskara Fesitval and Panaad sa Negros Festival

4. Antique: Binirayan Festival

5. Kalibo: Ati-atihan festival

_________________________________

In addition, I encourage you guys to visit the region from time to time in order to try different combinations of touring using different hubs, like:

1. Roxas city as the hub: With Roxas city as the hub, you guys can go on a tour of Roxas city itself, other areas of capiz like the caves of dumarao, olotayan island, isla marbuena, trip to boracay, trip to masbate, and a trip to northern iloilo's beaches.

2. Iloilo city as hub: Tour within iloilo city, trip to central panay with the hidden lakes and springs of interior iloilo, trip to bucari leon, its a bit like genting highlands, trip to northern iloilo beaches, trip to guimaras, and a lot of shopping and food trip in iloilo city itself....

3. Bacolod city as hub: trip to iloilo city, trip to the eastern side of guimaras, trip the beaches of sipalay, trip to mt. kanlaon national park, trip to mambukal, trip to the beaches of northern negros, trip to dumaguete, trip to don benedicto estate.

4. Kalibo as hub: tour within kalibo itself, trip to capiz, trip to boracay, trip to romblon, trip to northern antique, trip to nabas beach...

So basically, there are many hubs for travel and tourism in the kalibo-roxas-iloilo-bacolod area/region. there are so many things that the area/region can offer. Hopefully, you guys will keep on coming back.

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 01:15 PM

hindi naman sa hindi nag click sa Visayas.minamaliit mo yata ang Robinsons.FYI,dito a Bacolod ay nag expand pa nga at nag coconstruct ng GO HOTEL.ganun din sa Dumaguete,click na click sila doon.sa Metro Manila lang naman ang ibang Robinsons ay tinalo ng SM.

Pre, let's not fight in this thread. I'm sure gailord did not refer to robinsons bacolod. He just said visayas. He didn't say bacolod nor dumaguete.

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 01:15 PM

planing to next summer

Hey wow! that's very good! will it be your first time in roxas city sir?

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 01:18 PM

double post

qailord

July 14th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Hey wow! that's very good! will it be your first time in roxas city sir?

first time ko palang

detours

July 14th, 2011, 01:39 PM

Pre, let's not fight in this thread. I'm sure gailord did not refer to robinsons bacolod. He just said visayas. He didn't say bacolod nor dumaguete.

of course he did not mention Bacolod and Dumaguete.but the fact that he said Visayas,is not Tacloban in the Visayas?It's as if na of all Robinson's in the Visayas ang Robinsons Tacloban lang ang nag click....basahin mo ulit pre ang post nya.hindi rin ba kaya nag click ang Robinson's Iloilo sa akala nya?

well let us forget about it.and we are not starting a fight ha?PEACE amigo!

qailord

July 14th, 2011, 01:50 PM

fletcher

July 14th, 2011, 02:05 PM

well as of now sir maganda ang industriya nang mga malls sa visayas..
Kung mag kakaroon nang robinsons sa roxas city im sure na magiging hit to.. kasi matalagal na itong inaantay sa roxas..
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BTW enjoy your stay here... :)

qailord

July 14th, 2011, 02:42 PM

qailord

July 14th, 2011, 02:49 PM

gaisano roxas
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3766063098_147d835e94.jpg
ako nalang mag-post (photo is not mine)

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 14th, 2011, 04:42 PM

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 14th, 2011, 05:05 PM

and you have written this itenerary so intelligently funny as well :) yeah its correct we are flying back to Manila via Roxas city.

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 05:05 PM

of course he did not mention Bacolod and Dumaguete.but the fact that he said Visayas,is not Tacloban in the Visayas?It's as if na of all Robinson's in the Visayas ang Robinsons Tacloban lang ang nag click....basahin mo ulit pre ang post nya.hindi rin ba kaya nag click ang Robinson's Iloilo sa akala nya?

well let us forget about it.and we are not starting a fight ha?PEACE amigo!

Look man, we are just guests here in this forum, so I suggest you should be polite. You're from bacolod, I'm from Iloilo, and the forumers of the Roxas thread are just tolerating our presence merely because we are not spoiling the reading pleasure of the forumers here, so you better chill it, quit being paranoid because by your words alone, you seem to be on steroids.

Assuming but without admitting, that gailord was indeed referring to RPI, So what? So what if gailord was referring to Robinsons Iloilo as the weakest robinsons mall in the visayas? will his opinion cause the pull-out of the tenants there? Why, who is he in the first place, an authority on malls or just a mere observer? Can't you just chill and let the comment go?

The language of gailord's post was couched in vague terms precisely because it was intended to cloak the alleged weakest Robinsons branch in ambiguity, it is precisely to confuse the reader as to which branch he was referring to.

When he said Some Robinsons in the Visayas, it was a blanket reference to all robinsons branches and it left the reader guessing as to which branch he was probably referring to.

Haven't you noticed? of all the the Visayas based forumers, you're the only one who reacted that way in a very fast and furious manner. You know what that means? all of them understood the meaning of gailord's statement, you're the only one who didn't.

So nagay ka gani mag binastos sa forum na indi ka part of because kahuluya sa mga hosts.

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 05:06 PM

gaisano roxas
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3766063098_147d835e94.jpg
ako nalang mag-post (photo is not mine)

Thanks pre!

Kaltehitze

July 14th, 2011, 05:25 PM

Hi Kaltz, yeah that was a very detailed and extensive itenerary you made for us, thank you so so much. I guess it couldnt be better. I will be accompanied by 3 Singaporean doctors, husband and wife and another guy. We will be staying in my condo in eastwood city for another 5days when we get back in Manila from Roxas City. Where do you stay? which school are u attending? we dont need to meet in NAIA, we can meet up near your school or place. Btw maybe can send me just one copy of the magazine. On your propose itenerary maybe we can go to Roxas city on the 3rd day September 27 afternoon instead of early morning of September 28 cos we dont want waking up early in the morning hehehhehehe and i also want to include banica dried seafood market and the seafood wet marketwhere all the morning catch is brought to during our Roxas city tour ...i intend to buy a lot of dried pusit and fish :)

Noted. Sige, I will revise the suggested tentative itinerary accordingly....but give me a week, I'm currently hard pressed for time. Sige, I'll also send you just one copy of the blu print mag if that's what you insist. I hope to find a copy of it because that was a june issue which extensively discussed iloilo, its now july, I hope there are still some copies out there. =)

Maganda din yung proposal mo, one and a half day in iloilo and roxas city pareho. tapos on the fifth day, you guys won't need to do anything else but just pack your bags and chillax. =)

Aside from pusit, try to bring home also some cooked up diwal....if that will be allowed by customs.

I'm currently based in Makati and currently attending Far Eastern University and De La Salle University sir...um, yeah, sinabay ko pareho....and parehong post graduate degrees. You can call me crazy, I know =)

and you have written this itenerary so intelligently funny as well :) yeah its correct we are flying back to Manila via Roxas city.

Thanks for the compliment!

Also, by the way, please take note of comment no. 386 of this page, when I said "bacolod city as hub" I inadvertently left out bacolod city as the place to tour. Actually, there are so many sites to see and visit and experience also in that city. You guys may want to try their casinos there, they have the panublion museum, the sugar mills which has an authentic 19th century classic train that is still in operation, (amazing, right?) the lagoon, the bacolod city center, their nightout centrale, lacson ave. their manokan strip, and also, a church that has a painting of a very angry jesus christ, the only one in the philippines....and of course, the ruins.

i like your plans ah, fly in to panay island via iloilo, fly out of the island via roxas. =)

@dark spirit

July 14th, 2011, 05:36 PM

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 14th, 2011, 05:40 PM

No worries Kaltz, di naman rush. Take your time:) do you want anything from Singapore? See you soon. Thanks again!

zynet

July 15th, 2011, 03:20 AM

gaisano roxas
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3500/3766063098_147d835e94.jpg
ako nalang mag-post (photo is not mine)

i work here we back 1998, sa isa ka process food company

RepublicaNegrense

July 15th, 2011, 04:16 AM

The landscape of Roxas City is beginning to change already. Clearly, Boracay, Iloilo and Bacolod are not the only big things of Western Visayas but Roxas City too and to say, very strategic as well! :cheers:

qailord

July 15th, 2011, 05:28 AM

nag 200,000 na ba ang population ng Roxas? Para maging HUC na siya

RepublicaNegrense

July 15th, 2011, 07:33 AM

nag 200,000 na ba ang population ng Roxas? Para maging HUC na siya

The population of Roxas City is estimated to be almost 200,000 already and will be 200,000 by the time a bill for a HUC status may have been passed for Roxas City. Other than Roxas City, other Western Visayas cities like Cadiz, San Carlos and Kabankalan, all in Negros Occidental, are also vying for that status with Kabankalan as the one who might be having that status soon with Roxas City. I am just hoping that these two cities closest to my heart (other than Bacolod City) will gain it soon enough. :cheers:

Gusali101

July 15th, 2011, 10:18 AM

lahat ata na robinsons ang nag-eexpand ngayon, pati ang RPT may dagdag ring GO hotel

Amo ni ang ginahambal ko nga ang Robinsons originally nagpurchase sng lot sa PdP sang 5 hectares expandable to 7.5has kag posible gd ang 10 has..

qailord

July 15th, 2011, 11:13 AM

RepublicaNegrense

July 15th, 2011, 11:28 AM

sana nga, at ormoc at calbayog rin dito sa eastern visayas, para marami ng HUCs dito sa visayas

Both Ormoc and Calbayog are already capable and qualified. In fact, Ormoc is already an independent city. These cities like Roxas, Kabankalan, Cadiz, San Carlos, Ormoc and Calbayog Cities, or even those with potential like Bago, Sagay and Dumaguete Cities, need political will from their local leaders. No city can rise in development without responsible and capable leaders. Its time for Panay and Negros to have more HUC's, especially Capiz. :)

qailord

July 15th, 2011, 11:43 AM

Both Ormoc and Calbayog are already capable and qualified. In fact, Ormoc is already an independent city. These cities like Roxas, Kabankalan, Cadiz, San Carlos, Ormoc and Calbayog Cities, or even those with potential like Bago, Sagay and Dumaguete Cities, need political will from their local leaders. No city can rise in development without responsible and capable leaders. Its time for Panay and Negros to have more HUC's, especially Capiz. :)

sana nga, roxas city pics please, para masaya ang thread niyo

k3nny17

July 16th, 2011, 04:24 PM

New FCU prexy installed

BY FELIPE CELINO

ROXAS City — The Filamer Christian University (FCU) now has a new president in the person of Dr. Salvio Estorque.

Llanera, succeeding Dr. Expedito Señeres who is set to retire, formally took over as the university head on Thursday during a simple turnover ceremony held at the FCU Gymnasium.

Local officials led by Gov. Victor Tanco, and friends from Iloilo and the Department of Education (DepEd) attended the turnover.

Llanera took his oath of office before Dr. Virginia Resurreccion, director of the Commission on Higher Education 6 (CHED-6).

The ceremony coincides with the first anniversary of the FCU as the first private university in Capiz.

It was the first school so far that was granted a university status within a year of its application.

Señeres acknowledged the efforts of Llanera who, as chair of the University Status Committee, steered FCU to where she is now.

Born on November 19, 1940 in Brgy. Jagnaya, Jamindan, Capiz, Llanera was an alumnus of Capiz Colleges and had been with Filamer for 39 years.

He was also Filamer’s vice president of academic affairs from 1999–2006.

Llanera was dean of the College of Education from 1976–1999 during the school’s transition from Filamer Christian Institute to Filamer Christian College.

Established in 1904 as a home for orphans and poor children, Filamer was then known as the Capiz Home School under the care of the American Baptist Missionaries and initially offered elementary education.

In 1949, the school was granted high school level status. After three years it became the Filamer Christian Institute.

It was in 1985 that the institution became officially known as Filamer Christian College.

FCU was granted university status in accordance with the pertinent provision of Republic Act 7722, otherwise known as the Higher Education Act of 1994, and by virtue of Resolution No. 186-2010 dated July 14, 2010 of the Commission en banc which was signed by Chair Emmanuel Angeles./PN

k3nny17

July 16th, 2011, 04:27 PM

sana nga, roxas city pics please, para masaya ang thread niyo

sorry sir but I really don't have time to post pics here.

for the mean time you can just back read this thread

@Haldir, already posted here all the major streets of Roxas City:)

k3nny17

July 16th, 2011, 04:30 PM

City Council commends student
for winning in int’l science fair

BY FELIPE CELINO

ROXAS City — The Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) has recently passed a resolution commending a student of Capiz National High School (CNHS) whose research study won in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2011.

Angeli Joyce Yap Dy has “(exemplified) the global competitiveness and excellence of the Capiznon youth in the field of scientific research,” said the resolution authored by Councilor Teresa Almalbis.

Dy, 16, landed on fourth place in the fair’s Biochemistry Category for her research on milkfish serum as an alternative supplement for the culture of A549 (human lung) and HCT (colon) carcinoma.

She was awarded by the American Association for Clinical Chemistry at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California.

The resolution cited said Section 10 of the 1987 Constitution, which provides that science and technology are essential for development and progress, and the mandate of the state to give priority to research and development, invention and their utilization.

In 2009, Dy also won second place in the same competition for her project titled “Study of the Cytotoxicity Against Human Lung and Colon Carcinomas, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Potentials of Milkfish Bile.”

“While the international recognition received by Dy highlights the excellent potentials of the Filipino youth and provides another source of inspiration to our whole nation, it should also prompt the government to advance its effort in the development of scientific research and education in our country,” the resolution added.

Excellent education was provided by the CNHS through its principal Nestor dela Cruz and coach/tutor Ronilo Ponte, the resolution said.

Dy’s parents, businessman Joseph Dy and pharmacist Mary Joy Yap-Dy, morally and financially supported the student as they accompany her to trips to laboratories in Manila and Iloilo while conducting her research./PN

qailord

July 16th, 2011, 05:01 PM

sorry sir but I really don't have time to post pics here.

for the mean time you can just back read this thread

@Haldir, already posted here all the major streets of Roxas City:)

ok :)

alheaine

July 16th, 2011, 08:08 PM

^^
Sward speak for TAMA! (Imagine Kris Aquino doing just that, I guess she popularized that expression) :)

^^
very well said po. :) :applause: best in interview :lol:

@dark spirit

July 17th, 2011, 11:39 PM

Panay town wins int’l agri-tourism award
By: Jemin B. Guillermo

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – The municipality of Panay, Capiz is one of the recipients of the 1st International Agriculture and Tourism Expo Award.

This was revealed by Mayor Dante Bermejo, president of the League of Municipalities of the Philippines-Capiz Chapter.

The conferment of the award, held at the World Trade Center in Manila recently, was organized by A-Linx Events International, Inc. in partnership with the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Tourism.

Bermejo stressed that Panay was cited for its exemplary and sterling leadership as an agriculture asset of the Philippines as the town has led the province of Capiz to new and greater heights by spearheading and successfully implementing innovative agricultural programs and projects which benefited both local and foreign tourist visitors.

“The award speaks of our dedication and commitment in doing our jobs right and what is best for our people,” he said.

The international agri-tourism expo award aims to showcase the Philippine agriculture and tourism industries through a series of awareness campaigns, learning seminars, products exhibits and cultural performances.

It also intends to boost, encourage and acknowledge agricultural and tourism developments in our country.

Panay town is the only awardee in Capiz and one of three in Western Visayas, Bermejo revealed, adding that there were 25 local government units throughout the country that were awarded during said event.

FROM The Daily Guardian (http://www.thedailyguardian.net/index.php/local-news-2/143-for-capiz/463-panay-town-wins-intl-agri-tourism-award)

Gusali101

July 18th, 2011, 11:41 AM

i work here we back 1998, sa isa ka process food company

Do you have any idea kung ilang total land area and gross floor area sang Gaisano Grand Mall - Roxas kag Marketplace?

I'll correct my previous posts about the land area of Robinson's Mall in Iloilo..

Please find below figures: from: wikipedia (this is not 100% accurate)

Robinsons
Iloilo - gross floor area - 75,000 sq.m.
Bacolod - gross floor area - 48,000 sq.m.
Cebu - gross floor area - 18,000 sq. m.

mas dako ang robinsons place iloilo in terms of gross floor area but dont have exact data about the total land area...

SM
Cebu - land area: 11.8 hectares - gross floor area - 268,611 sq.m.
Iloilo - land area: 17.0 hectares - gross floor area - 101,735 sq.m.
Bacolod - land area: 16.1 has - gross floor area - 61,413 sq.m.

mas lapad ang duta sa SM iloilo pero mas dako ang building nga ginpatindog sa SM Cebu...

Sa ROXAS it was early announced that they purchased a minimum of 5 hectares commercial lot in PdP and expandable up to 7.5 hectares. :banana::banana::banana:

k3nny17

July 18th, 2011, 01:00 PM

Do you have any idea kung ilang total land area and gross floor area sang Gaisano Grand Mall - Roxas kag Marketplace?

I'll correct my previous posts about the land area of Robinson's Mall in Iloilo..

Please find below figures: from: wikipedia (this is not 100% accurate)

Robinsons
Iloilo - gross floor area - 75,000 sq.m.
Bacolod - gross floor area - 48,000 sq.m.
Cebu - gross floor area - 18,000 sq. m.

mas dako ang robinsons place iloilo in terms of gross floor area but dont have exact data about the total land area...

SM
Cebu - land area: 11.8 hectares - gross floor area - 268,611 sq.m.
Iloilo - land area: 17.0 hectares - gross floor area - 101,735 sq.m.
Bacolod - land area: 16.1 has - gross floor area - 61,413 sq.m.

mas lapad ang duta sa SM iloilo pero mas dako ang building nga ginpatindog sa SM Cebu...

Sa ROXAS it was early announced that they purchased a minimum of 5 hectares commercial lot in PdP and expandable up to 7.5 hectares. :banana::banana::banana:

Gaisano Grand Roxas is approximately 33,000 sq. m.

Gusali101

July 18th, 2011, 01:37 PM

Gaisano Grand Roxas is approximately 33,000 sq. m.

Thanks Kenny...is this a total land area or gross floor area? may link ka sini?

qailord

July 18th, 2011, 01:42 PM

k3nny17

July 18th, 2011, 01:44 PM

Thanks Kenny...is this a total land area or gross floor area? may link ka sini?

total land area. reliable source man na halin

dagoldol

July 18th, 2011, 04:46 PM

total land area. reliable source man na halin

hi ken,

based on what i know, robinsons - roxas has a land area of more than 7 hectares and they intend to build at least a 33,000 square meter mall, which will at least be as big as gaisano city - roxas. based on reliable sources from the business sector, they are also looking at building a hotel and bpo complex in the area :)

anyway whatever happens, the business climate in roxas city will surely change with the entry of a robinsons mall.

although the robinsons group still trails s.m. in overall mall developments, their recent malls have been pretty classy; in my opinion, the gap has considerably narrowed especially in provincial mall developments (compare robinsons dumaguete with sm lucena). because of robinsons' more aggressive expansion and positioning, we expect to see a much closer fight in the future of the philippine mall industry!

cheers guys! :banana::banana::banana:

Gusali101

July 19th, 2011, 11:02 AM

hi ken,

based on what i know, robinsons - roxas has a land area of more than 7 hectares and they intend to build at least a 33,000 square meter mall, which will at least be as big as gaisano city - roxas. based on reliable sources from the business sector, they are also looking at building a hotel and bpo complex in the area :)

anyway whatever happens, the business climate in roxas city will surely change with the entry of a robinsons mall.

although the robinsons group still trails s.m. in overall mall developments, their recent malls have been pretty classy; in my opinion, the gap has considerably narrowed especially in provincial mall developments (compare robinsons dumaguete with sm lucena). because of robinsons' more aggressive expansion and positioning, we expect to see a much closer fight in the future of the philippine mall industry!

cheers guys! :banana::banana::banana:

I TRUST YOUR SOURCES AND WE DO HAVE THE SAME INFOS. :)
Sorry for the late reply and im not aware that this forum has a private message option. lol. sorry for the ignorance.

I'll PM you later coz im considering to purchase another lot in PdP - Phase II...
and by the way can we tell our sources to at least plan a unique transport cab inside the PdP at a lower rate? im sorry but im not a 'tricycle-fan' :)

Pao_hotiee_20

July 20th, 2011, 11:18 AM

The population of Roxas City is estimated to be almost 200,000 already and will be 200,000 by the time a bill for a HUC status may have been passed for Roxas City. Other than Roxas City, other Western Visayas cities like Cadiz, San Carlos and Kabankalan, all in Negros Occidental, are also vying for that status with Kabankalan as the one who might be having that status soon with Roxas City. I am just hoping that these two cities closest to my heart (other than Bacolod City) will gain it soon enough. :cheers:

^^^ Bro... I guess... passage of a law for the conversion from component or independent component into an HUC is unnecessary... it is already provided for in the Local Government Code of 1991 or RA 7160 .... Take a look at this....

SEC. 453. Duty to Declare Highly Urbanized Status. - It shall be the duty of the President to declare a city as highly urbanized within thirty (30) days after it shall have met the minimum requirements prescribed in the immediately preceding section, upon proper application therefor and ratification in a plebiscite by the qualified voters therein.

in relation to section

SEC.452. Highly Urbanized Cities. - (a) Cities with a minimum population of two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants, as certified by the National Statistics Office, and with the latest annual income of at least Fifty Million Pesos (P=50,000,000.00) based on 1991 constant prices, as certified by the city treasurer, shall be classified as highly urbanized cities.

of RA 7160 also known as the Local Government Code of 1991 as Amended....

Source: (http://www.chanrobles.com/localgov3.htm)

Component/independent component city to highly-urbanized city:
Since 1992, once a city has a population of 200,000 persons as certified by the NSO and an income of PHP 50 million (based on 1991 constant prices) as certified by the city treasurer, the city government can submit a request to the President to have their city declared as highly-urbanized within 30 days. Upon the President's declaration, a plebiscite will be held within a specific timeframe to ratify this conversion. Lapu-Lapu City (2007), Puerto Princesa (2007) and Tacloban (2008) became HUCs in this manner. However, the cities of Tarlac (2005) and Cabanatuan (1998) failed to become HUCs after majority of the votes cast in the plebiscites were against the conversion.
There are also several instances involving a direct conversion from municipality to highly-urbanized city, as in the case of twelve cities in Metro Manila, starting with Mandaluyong in 1995 up to 2007 with San Juan and Navotas.

Source: (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cities_in_the_Philippines)

k3nny17

July 20th, 2011, 12:21 PM

FCU commends three
taekwondo gold medalists

BY FELIPE CELINO

ROXAS City — The Filamer Christian University (FCU) commended three of its students for winning gold medals in the 5th World Korea Taekwondo Culture Expo held on July 8–13 at Muju-gun Jeollabuk-do, South Korea.

Zharie Grae Te Aguirre, Mar Angelo Rivera and Jason Benisano brought pride not only to the school and the province of Capiz but also to the country, according to the FCU administration.

The university, currently under newly installed President Salvio Llanera, will give a scholarship to the three taekwondo gold medalists aside from incentives given to students who excel in curricular and extra-curricular activities.

“We are surprised of the excellent performances of our students, which brought honor to the school and the country,” Llanera said during a press conference at the university’s Board Room yesterday.
Atty. Mariano Dioso, member of the Board of Trustees, said he will propose that the students be exempted from their tuition and miscellaneous fees.

Jessie Contreras, another member of the Board, agreed to the plan of Dioso.

The university vowed to make itself a “home of teakwondo world champions,” according to Contreras.

The three students and their coach Adorico Venancio will be presented to the FCU community on July 30.

A few months ago, Aguirre, Rivera and Benisano passed the selection process conducted by the Philippine Taekwondo Association (PTA), an affiliate member of the World Taekwondo Federation and the Philippine Olympic Committee, said PTA secretary general, Dr. Manolo Gabriel.

The three has since become part of the Philippines’ delegation to the 5th World Korea Taekwondo Culture Expo.

Aguirre, Rivera and Benisano also shone in regional and national taekwondo competitions before joining the international contest.

Benisano competed in the Grade School Boy event, Rivera for the Junior Men, and Aguirre for the Junior Women category.

Aguirre is a first year nursing student while Rivera is second year high school student./PN

DJ Mike

July 20th, 2011, 03:07 PM

shet si zharie Gold Medalist! di ako nagtataka. high school palang kami puro gold na nahahakot nya. classmate ko yan sa Saint Mary's Academy of Capiz!! go go Taekwondo team! yeah!

k3nny17

July 22nd, 2011, 01:14 PM

hi ken,

based on what i know, robinsons - roxas has a land area of more than 7 hectares and they intend to build at least a 33,000 square meter mall, which will at least be as big as gaisano city - roxas. based on reliable sources from the business sector, they are also looking at building a hotel and bpo complex in the area :)

anyway whatever happens, the business climate in roxas city will surely change with the entry of a robinsons mall.

although the robinsons group still trails s.m. in overall mall developments, their recent malls have been pretty classy; in my opinion, the gap has considerably narrowed especially in provincial mall developments (compare robinsons dumaguete with sm lucena). because of robinsons' more aggressive expansion and positioning, we expect to see a much closer fight in the future of the philippine mall industry!

cheers guys! :banana::banana::banana:

:cheers::cheers:

agree!! it will surely increase the economic activity, but sadly this is my last year in roxas:ohno: next year I will be residing in iloilo for college

k3nny17

July 22nd, 2011, 03:23 PM

Count down , starship "Roxas City", ready for takeoff.

No, we're not in a rocket launched to outer space, we are seeing and experiencing the economic rise of our beloved city. Fueled by investments, manned by experienced entrepreneurs and carefully plotted course, that will directly land us in prosperous shore.

More branches of commercial banks, multiple financial and related establishment outlets are very visible, volumes of transactions are increasing. Clients are coming and going satisfied. With them around, money is no problem. The Central Bank of the Philippines is constructing an office building here to oversee this boom in monetary exchanges.

Growing real estate acquisition and development, additional ventures in retail service, with wider, convenient space such in a shopping mall, more schools, modern transport terminal, etc. are under negotiations with the local government. Obviously, the drawing boards will be very full with all this projects.

Local businessmen are busy expanding as well as increasing their stock inventories to meet the ever growing demands . Incoming capitals are very much welcome. Even provincial transportation businesses are enjoying these dynamic economic activities. Bus loads of people are brought in from various parts of the country.

Construction boom in residential subdivisions, private and government buildings are in the rise too, supplies and materials for these edifices are in high demand. Support infrastructures such as roads, bridges, electric power and communication facilities are being improved and put in place. The water service utility, are first class.

Hotels, restaurants and resorts are sprouting like mushrooms, they provide decent, comfortable and competitive accommodation, complete amenities, good food and service. Try the beachfront ambiance of restaurant and bars, serving the best grilled seafood and other local delicacies.
Educational institutions, both, private and public are improving dramatically, with two (2) universities and various colleges offering new courses in science and technology. Additional classrooms in the rural barios, with the recent inauguration and turnover to the Department of Education, Roxas City Division of the Don Juan Celino Elementary School, ensures a future , of well educated citizen.

Peace and order, another ingredient to a productive economic environment is being observe and that the rule of law is respected. Roxas City is well known for this attribute.

We have a lift off.

By: Ricardo B. Ureta/Roxas City Website

a must read article:banana::banana::banana:

qailord

July 22nd, 2011, 03:57 PM

DJ Mike

July 23rd, 2011, 03:43 PM

fletcher

July 23rd, 2011, 06:10 PM

:cheers::cheers:

agree!! it will surely increase the economic activity, but sadly this is my last year in roxas:ohno: next year I will be residing in iloilo for college

It doesn't mean na baya-an mo na gid ang roxas meg... :)

Kaltehitze

July 26th, 2011, 01:46 AM

Kaltehitze

July 26th, 2011, 01:51 AM

It doesn't mean na baya-an mo na gid ang roxas meg... :)

I agree with fletcher, @kenny, just because you will be going to school in Iloilo does not necessarily mean na bayaan mo na ang roxas. I'm sure, you'll keep on coming back to this thread to look up for updates about roxas city.

By the way, sa diin ka gali ma school sa iloilo? ano na course?

k3nny17

July 26th, 2011, 01:12 PM

BS Accountancy in UPV or CPU :)

DJ Mike

July 26th, 2011, 04:13 PM

UPV talaga. dapat dyan din ako eh.. maganda ang accountancy sa USA pre... try it here....

Kaltehitze

July 28th, 2011, 02:11 AM

@Dr. Richard Espeno

Here is the revised itinerary for your group:

Day 1: September 25.
(Arrival in iloilo at about 11.30am)

From the airport, proceed to your hotel and check in.
Afterwards, have lunch at Breakthrough restaurant by about 1pm.
After that proceed to the Ortiz Wharf and hop on an outrigger boat going to Guimaras island. It takes only 15-20 minutes.

(although guimaras island is a separate island and a separate province, don't worry since physically, it is so close from iloilo you can see the island from the streets of iloilo city and you can even swim to that island ala triathlon competition)

From the guimaras wharf, you guys can split your time, you have two options:
Either you guys go straight to Alubihod beach (however, this is about 20 minutes by tricycle) and soak up on the white sand beach and crystal blue waters or Go straight to trappist monastery and soak in the serene, meditative atmosphere and after a bit, buy some souvenirs that the monastery makes:

DELICACIES ALL BASED ON THE MANGO FRUIT. (the monastery capitalized on the fact that guimaras island is the philippines' only province that is allowed to export mangoes to australia because the fruit there is pest free. Plus, its the only philippine mango variety served in the Buckingham palace and in the White House, again, due to its sweetness - guimaras island is an undeveloped island so there is no urban waste, liquid or solid, that would pollute the soil of the island - and pest free status)

Thus, the monastery offers Mango Butterscotch pastries, mango ketchup, mango jams, mango cookies, mango spreads, dried mangoes, mango biscuits, mango flavored bread, mango piayas, mango flavored everything. The monks don't use artificial mango flavorings, they use actual real mango fruits in the making of those delicacies. Nowhere else can you find that kind of souvenir, not even in technologically advanced, highly sophisticated metro manila =)

Rationale: The rationale for this choice is that, after a long flight, you may feel tired and exhuasted. So, a long exposure to nature and a serene surrounding that is the opposite of urbanized singapore and metro manila, might just recharge your batteries.

WARNING: The last boat back to iloilo leaves at 6.30 pm, so you better do all your activities in guimaras before this period since there is no bridge connecting panay island and guimaras island (the lack of a bridge is intentonial in order to prevent the infestation of destructive pests in the mango orchards of guimaras since cars, trucks and other vehicles may unwittingly transport them).

After returning to iloilo city, you guys may drop your newly bought souvenirs to your hotel, freshen up yourselves and change into clothes that can impress the opposite sex because a nightout in Iloilo city's hottest night destination beckons, smallville.

Before that however and after you guys have freshened up yourselves, better load up on a long night of partying, so it's recommended to head to Barrio Inasal or Jo's Chicken. Mang inasal is okay...but the taste has been a bit commercialized. The inasal of Barrio Inasal and Jo's Chicken retain their authenticity.

After filling yourselves up, head to smallville complex and party the night away in your first day in Iloilo city.

DAY TWO: SEPTEMBER 26.
In the morning, you guys may want to have breakfast in your hotel, or if not, have an ilonggo meal, in the Roadhouse Restaurant. It serves ilonggo dishes and is situated along the river (don't worry, there's no trash in the iloilo river).

After Breakfast, you guys can now head to a sightseeing of the following structures in southern iloilo (its about 1-2 hours away from iloilo city):

1. The Miag-ao Church (built by the spanish in 1797, it is a UNESCO World heritage site and served as a fortress everytime the muslims or dutch navy would raid iloilo.
2. The San Joaquin Camposanto - Its a cemetery that overlooks the sea. The architecture though is very classical and the view of the sea and shore from the top steps of the camposanto is breathtaking (according to BluPrint mag)

3. The San Joaquin Church - Built in the early 1800s, this church has been featured by CNN GO in its list of must see places in the Philippines. The facade features a battle scene between spaniards and arabs in morrocco.

After seeing all these sites, I assume that you guys woud be hungry for lunch, if that's the case, head out to an eatery in tiolas where they serve fresh seafood. I forgot the name though....

After all of the above, head back to the city and you guys may want to visit some heritage sites around the city like:

1. Take a trip (but unlike before where I suggested that you guys walk, this time around I think it would be best to take a van to save on time) along calle real street all the way to plaza libertad - rows and rows of american era art deco buildings that are almost a hundred years old. On the other hand, plaza libertad is argued to by historians to be the last site in the Philippines where the Spanish Flag was raised because iloilo was the last capital of the Spanish Empire in the Asia Pacific (includes guam, marianas and saipan).

2. Visit the mansions of the hacienderos: Lizares mansion, Nelly garden, the Lopez Boathouse, Ledesma mansion in molo.

3. Visit the churches within the city: Jaro cathedral, Molo church, San Jose church, etc.

4. UP Visayas - Iloilo campus. It is the former city hall of the city, the architecture is just awesome.

5. The Jaro PNP station - Built in 1930, the 80-year old building is a police station that used to be the former city hall of the now defunct Jaro city (jaro city used to be separate and distinct from iloilo city) and the place, its architecture and overall design has been preserved by the police force. It is perhaps...the most architecturally sophisticated police station in the Philippines and also perhaps the safest, safest tourist site in the city.

6. Museo Iloilo - The name says it all. Its a museum about iloilo, though a bit smallish. Its located beside the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, which in turn, is located just very near the Atrium Mall.

After this, its possible its nightime already and I would suggest that you guys have some BATCHOY NOODLE SOUP in the lapaz market if you want to experience the authentic batchoy, or in one of the many batchoy restuarants. Or another option to have dinner at CRAVE BURGER beside casa plasa building. Their burgers there have patties that size of a fist and is well marinated it is just very flavorful. The bonus here is that it is located the iloilo provincial capitol and arroyo fountain, both of which are iconic structures of the city. Many tourists have their pictures taken in these two sites because they have historical significance.

After the batchoy dinner, you guys may have the option of heading back to smallville again and party the night away again, or if not head to a more subtle place for a change of pace like....

1. the Sarabia Manor Hotel Complex for a different pace of nightlife. The hotel and its complex used to be THE PLACE when it comes to nightlife in iloilo but has long been overtaken by Smallville. However, you guys can have a good time there in the many restuarants it has, like freddy's cafe salvatore, or al dente italian restaurant.

2. Plazuela de Iloilo - A new establishment, opened only last year, it has cafes, nice restauants and the place has an ambiance of a public plaza in spain, or so they say...

3. Paseo de Arcangel - a nightlife strip just like smallville but of a less rowdy nature.

After the above, you guys can head back to the hotel.

DAY 3, SEPTEMBER 27.
In the morning, you guys may want to have another ilonggo cuisine as meals, and if so, you guys may head out any GREEN MANGO RESTAURANT. They serve filipino fares at reasonable prices. Or you guys may want to head to TATOY'S along villa beach. Their chicken, lechon and oysters are a winning combination and can get you ready for a day of shopping for pasalubong and your trip to Roxas city.

After breakfast, you guys may now do the following:

BUY SOUVENIRS! you guys may choose to split into smaller groups, or you guys may explore the city by yourselves at your own pace because by this time, i'm pretty sure that the layout of the city is now a little bit familiar to you guys.

You guys can scour the malls of iloilo city for your souvenirs:
1. Robinsons Place Iloilo - downtown (recommended)
2. SM City - Mandurriao district (recommended)
3. SM Delgado - downtown (recommended)
3. Jaro Town Square - Jaro district
4. Amigo Mall - downtown (recommended)
5. Gaisano Guanco - downtown
6. Gaisano Capital - Lapaz district
7. Marymart mall - downtown
8. Artium mall - downtown (very highly recommended since this mall opens as early as 8:30 am)

My personal suggestion to you is: try the deco's souvenir shop along valeria street. It is fronting the right side of SM Delgado and very near Marymart mall and Amigo mall. This is recommended by me because this place gathers all the local ilonggo brands that sell souvenirs, under one roof and their offerings are so diverse: they range from food, to trinkets to t-shirts.

LUNCH BREAK
For lunch break, you guys may head to any restaurant you all fancy since iloilo city has McDonald's, Shakey's Pizza Hut, Yellow Cab, Jollibee, Kenny Rogers, Rai-Rai Ken, Pancake House, etc., but my suggestion is, HEAD TO BUTO'T BALAT in Jaro or in Amigo Mall. They serve authentic Filipino cuisine in an airy setting at very affordable rates.

AFTERLUNCH
I assume that you guys would need to go back to the hotel to repack your luggages and bags since you guys may have bought a lot due to the cheap prices.

Then, head to the Terminals which offer van rides straight to Roxas city

Upon arriving to your hotel, you guys may want to relax a bit, refresh and check in and later on, check the banica dried fish market for some pasalubong!

By the time you guys finish shopping for souvenirs and dried fish, I guess it would be nighttime already, or if not, at least dusk. I suggest then that you guys head to have dinner at Pueblo de Panay. It is a commercial-residential complex currently under development that has a row of high end restaurants. It is a development in the mold of Eastwood. =)

DAY 4: FULL DAY OF TOURING IN ROXAS CITY

BREAKAST: You guys can have your breakfast at your hotel or at a Mang Inasal branch (the reasons for which, were detailed in the first version of this itinerary)

Afterwards, head to the Pan-Ay church, its beside the Capiz Provincial capitol building. (ok, i know what you're thinking, you and your friends might be thinking, 'what? another spanish era church? by this time...but no, its not just another church. It is the church with the largest bell, not only in roxas city, not only in capiz province, but in the entire visayas group of islands (which encompasses three regions, 17 provinces and four highly urbanized cities) and the second largest bell in the philippines.

After this, you guys should head to the mansion of PRESIDENT MANUEL ROXAS, Sr. Its a national treasure, the Roxas Mansion.

The significance is, President Manuel Roxas is one of only 3 Philippine presidents who came from outside of Luzon island, the other one being Carlos P. Garcia from Bohol and Sergio Osmena from Cebu. Iloilo, despite its 7 universities and highly urbanized, highly developed status, was not able to contribute a president in the history of the nation, the most that it could manage are just a bunch of senators and a vice-president.

Roxas is also an important figure in Philippine history, because alongside Sergio Osmena, they both visited the United States during the Colonial Era in order to press for Philippine independence. Their actions were taken note, the osmena-roxas mission was able to influence the U.S. Congress to pass a pro-independence bill by Representative Butter Hare, Senator Henry Hawes, and Senator Bronso Cutting. The Hare-Hawes-Cutting Law provided for a 10-year transition period before the United States would recognize Philippine independence. If Roxas and Osmena didn't do this mission, Philippine independence would have been set at a much later date and not 1946. Roxas was able to influence Philippine history by advancing the date of Philippine independence.

I guess, you guys should really have your pictures taken at the mansion of President Manuel Roxas then.

LUNCHBREAK.
Lunch can be had at the President Roxas Inn or at the Skyview Hotel. Or you guys can head back to the Pueblo de Panay complex and have some seafood.

AFTERNOON
After this, visit the Capiz museum, the Provincial capitol, the churches in and around roxas city

AND after all of that...

LATE AFTERNOON
It's time to buy lots and lots and tons and tons of DIWAL and BAY-AD, and consume them at the BAYBAY beach area for some relaxation and watch the sun go down in the beach.

EVENING.
For dinner, chillout and nightout, the place to go in ROXAS CITY is GRANDVILLE! Try the PANULCE CAFE for coffee and desserts and then SOUL SUPER CLUB and party the night away and meet some nice capicenos, they're very friendly.

DAY 5. SEPTEMBER 29.

Last day in iloilo-capiz, I think this is the time for you guys to check on all of your souvenirs and if there are some things that you guys think you missed, you can always rush to the two malls that Roxas city has:

1. Gaisano City
2. Gaisano Capital

Both of which are located in downtown.

Be sure though to have enough time to go the airport. =)

Aside from the places that I've recommended to you guys for Roxas city, you guys may also want to check out the suggested places of Kenny, shown below: =)

if you only have limited time, I think 1 day is enough :)

A lot of seafoods restaurant along the coast of Baybay, Roxas City
like Coco Veranda, etc.

other resto,
Festa, CafePueblo, Ramboys in Pueblo de Panay

for pasalubong,
Panulce in Gaisano City or Magallanes St.
Tracy's Mckinley (known for its famous sans rival)
Bongbongs, Gaisano City (bacolod delicacies)
Bischocho Haus, Gaisano City (iloilo delicacies)

For hotel accomodation San Antonio is the best, it is located also in Baybay
for info here is there website
http://www.thesanantonioresort.com/

hope you enjoy Roxas City

Places In Roxas City
First you should try to inquire in the tourism information desk, it is in Roxas City Plaza

or you can just avail the Tour and Packages of San Antonio Resort
http://www.thesanantonioresort.com/tour-and-packages

and don't forget the Pan-ay Church, Panay Capiz (largest bell in asia)

I hope you enjoy your stay in Roxas City :)

maurosomodio

July 28th, 2011, 02:58 AM

Kaltehitze, nami program mo nga ginhimo...pleasse email it to me, para mapromote ko ni sa Australia. Ari ang akon email address: maurosomodio@y7mail.com

Thanks...Nong Mau

@Dr. Richard Espeno

Here is the revised itinerary for your group:

Day 1: September 25.
(Arrival in iloilo at about 11.30am)

From the airport, proceed to your hotel and check in.
Afterwards, have lunch at Breakthrough restaurant by about 1pm.
After that proceed to the Ortiz Wharf and hop on an outrigger boat going to Guimaras island. It takes only 15-20 minutes.

(although guimaras island is a separate island and a separate province, don't worry since physically, it is so close from iloilo you can see the island from the streets of iloilo city and you can even swim to that island ala triathlon competition)

From the guimaras wharf, you guys can split your time, you have two options:
Either you guys go straight to Alubihod beach (however, this is about 20 minutes by tricycle) and soak up on the white sand beach and crystal blue waters or Go straight to trappist monastery and soak in the serene, meditative atmosphere and after a bit, buy some souvenirs that the monastery makes:

DELICACIES ALL BASED ON THE MANGO FRUIT. (the monastery capitalized on the fact that guimaras island is the philippines' only province that is allowed to export mangoes to australia because the fruit there is pest free. Plus, its the only philippine mango variety served in the Buckingham palace and in the White House, again, due to its sweetness - guimaras island is an undeveloped island so there is no urban waste, liquid or solid, that would pollute the soil of the island - and pest free status)

Thus, the monastery offers Mango Butterscotch pastries, mango ketchup, mango jams, mango cookies, mango spreads, dried mangoes, mango biscuits, mango flavored bread, mango piayas, mango flavored everything. The monks don't use artificial mango flavorings, they use actual real mango fruits in the making of those delicacies. Nowhere else can you find that kind of souvenir, not even in technologically advanced, highly sophisticated metro manila =)

Rationale: The rationale for this choice is that, after a long flight, you may feel tired and exhuasted. So, a long exposure to nature and a serene surrounding that is the opposite of urbanized singapore and metro manila, might just recharge your batteries.

WARNING: The last boat back to iloilo leaves at 6.30 pm, so you better do all your activities in guimaras before this period since there is no bridge connecting panay island and guimaras island (the lack of a bridge is intentonial in order to prevent the infestation of destructive pests in the mango orchards of guimaras since cars, trucks and other vehicles may unwittingly transport them).

After returning to iloilo city, you guys may drop your newly bought souvenirs to your hotel, freshen up yourselves and change into clothes that can impress the opposite sex because a nightout in Iloilo city's hottest night destination beckons, smallville.

Before that however and after you guys have freshened up yourselves, better load up on a long night of partying, so it's recommended to head to Barrio Inasal or Jo's Chicken. Mang inasal is okay...but the taste has been a bit commercialized. The inasal of Barrio Inasal and Jo's Chicken retain their authenticity.

After filling yourselves up, head to smallville complex and party the night away in your first day in Iloilo city.

DAY TWO: SEPTEMBER 26.
In the morning, you guys may want to have breakfast in your hotel, or if not, have an ilonggo meal, in the Roadhouse Restaurant. It serves ilonggo dishes and is situated along the river (don't worry, there's no trash in the iloilo river).

After Breakfast, you guys can now head to a sightseeing of the following structures in southern iloilo (its about 1-2 hours away from iloilo city):

1. The Miag-ao Church (built by the spanish in 1797, it is a UNESCO World heritage site and served as a fortress everytime the muslims or dutch navy would raid iloilo.
2. The San Joaquin Camposanto - Its a cemetery that overlooks the sea. The architecture though is very classical and the view of the sea and shore from the top steps of the camposanto is breathtaking (according to BluPrint mag)

3. The San Joaquin Church - Built in the early 1800s, this church has been featured by CNN GO in its list of must see places in the Philippines. The facade features a battle scene between spaniards and arabs in morrocco.

After seeing all these sites, I assume that you guys woud be hungry for lunch, if that's the case, head out to an eatery in tiolas where they serve fresh seafood. I forgot the name though....

After all of the above, head back to the city and you guys may want to visit some heritage sites around the city like:

1. Take a trip (but unlike before where I suggested that you guys walk, this time around I think it would be best to take a van to save on time) along calle real street all the way to plaza libertad - rows and rows of american era art deco buildings that are almost a hundred years old. On the other hand, plaza libertad is argued to by historians to be the last site in the Philippines where the Spanish Flag was raised because iloilo was the last capital of the Spanish Empire in the Asia Pacific (includes guam, marianas and saipan).

2. Visit the mansions of the hacienderos: Lizares mansion, Nelly garden, the Lopez Boathouse, Ledesma mansion in molo.

3. Visit the churches within the city: Jaro cathedral, Molo church, San Jose church, etc.

4. UP Visayas - Iloilo campus. It is the former city hall of the city, the architecture is just awesome.

5. The Jaro PNP station - Built in 1930, the 80-year old building is a police station that used to be the former city hall of the now defunct Jaro city (jaro city used to be separate and distinct from iloilo city) and the place, its architecture and overall design has been preserved by the police force. It is perhaps...the most architecturally sophisticated police station in the Philippines and also perhaps the safest, safest tourist site in the city.

6. Museo Iloilo - The name says it all. Its a museum about iloilo, though a bit smallish. Its located beside the Iloilo Provincial Capitol, which in turn, is located just very near the Atrium Mall.

After this, its possible its nightime already and I would suggest that you guys have some BATCHOY NOODLE SOUP in the lapaz market if you want to experience the authentic batchoy, or in one of the many batchoy restuarants. Or another option to have dinner at CRAVE BURGER beside casa plasa building. Their burgers there have patties that size of a fist and is well marinated it is just very flavorful. The bonus here is that it is located the iloilo provincial capitol and arroyo fountain, both of which are iconic structures of the city. Many tourists have their pictures taken in these two sites because they have historical significance.

After the batchoy dinner, you guys may have the option of heading back to smallville again and party the night away again, or if not head to a more subtle place for a change of pace like....

1. the Sarabia Manor Hotel Complex for a different pace of nightlife. The hotel and its complex used to be THE PLACE when it comes to nightlife in iloilo but has long been overtaken by Smallville. However, you guys can have a good time there in the many restuarants it has, like freddy's cafe salvatore, or al dente italian restaurant.

2. Plazuela de Iloilo - A new establishment, opened only last year, it has cafes, nice restauants and the place has an ambiance of a public plaza in spain, or so they say...

3. Paseo de Arcangel - a nightlife strip just like smallville but of a less rowdy nature.

After the above, you guys can head back to the hotel.

DAY 3, SEPTEMBER 27.
In the morning, you guys may want to have another ilonggo cuisine as meals, and if so, you guys may head out any GREEN MANGO RESTAURANT. They serve filipino fares at reasonable prices. Or you guys may want to head to TATOY'S along villa beach. Their chicken, lechon and oysters are a winning combination and can get you ready for a day of shopping for pasalubong and your trip to Roxas city.

After breakfast, you guys may now do the following:

BUY SOUVENIRS! you guys may choose to split into smaller groups, or you guys may explore the city by yourselves at your own pace because by this time, i'm pretty sure that the layout of the city is now a little bit familiar to you guys.

You guys can scour the malls of iloilo city for your souvenirs:
1. Robinsons Place Iloilo - downtown (recommended)
2. SM City - Mandurriao district (recommended)
3. SM Delgado - downtown (recommended)
3. Jaro Town Square - Jaro district
4. Amigo Mall - downtown (recommended)
5. Gaisano Guanco - downtown
6. Gaisano Capital - Lapaz district
7. Marymart mall - downtown
8. Artium mall - downtown (very highly recommended since this mall opens as early as 8:30 am)

My personal suggestion to you is: try the deco's souvenir shop along valeria street. It is fronting the right side of SM Delgado and very near Marymart mall and Amigo mall. This is recommended by me because this place gathers all the local ilonggo brands that sell souvenirs, under one roof and their offerings are so diverse: they range from food, to trinkets to t-shirts.

LUNCH BREAK
For lunch break, you guys may head to any restaurant you all fancy since iloilo city has McDonald's, Shakey's Pizza Hut, Yellow Cab, Jollibee, Kenny Rogers, Rai-Rai Ken, Pancake House, etc., but my suggestion is, HEAD TO BUTO'T BALAT in Jaro or in Amigo Mall. They serve authentic Filipino cuisine in an airy setting at very affordable rates.

AFTERLUNCH
I assume that you guys would need to go back to the hotel to repack your luggages and bags since you guys may have bought a lot due to the cheap prices.

Then, head to the Terminals which offer van rides straight to Roxas city

Upon arriving to your hotel, you guys may want to relax a bit, refresh and check in and later on, check the banica dried fish market for some pasalubong!

By the time you guys finish shopping for souvenirs and dried fish, I guess it would be nighttime already, or if not, at least dusk. I suggest then that you guys head to have dinner at Pueblo de Panay. It is a commercial-residential complex currently under development that has a row of high end restaurants. It is a development in the mold of Eastwood. =)

DAY 4: FULL DAY OF TOURING IN ROXAS CITY

BREAKAST: You guys can have your breakfast at your hotel or at a Mang Inasal branch (the reasons for which, were detailed in the first version of this itinerary)

Afterwards, head to the Pan-Ay church, its beside the Capiz Provincial capitol building. (ok, i know what you're thinking, you and your friends might be thinking, 'what? another spanish era church? by this time...but no, its not just another church. It is the church with the largest bell, not only in roxas city, not only in capiz province, but in the entire visayas group of islands (which encompasses three regions, 17 provinces and four highly urbanized cities) and the second largest bell in the philippines.

After this, you guys should head to the mansion of PRESIDENT MANUEL ROXAS, Sr. Its a national treasure, the Roxas Mansion.

The significance is, President Manuel Roxas is one of only 3 Philippine presidents who came from outside of Luzon island, the other one being Carlos P. Garcia from Bohol and Sergio Osmena from Cebu. Iloilo, despite its 7 universities and highly urbanized, highly developed status, was not able to contribute a president in the history of the nation, the most that it could manage are just a bunch of senators and a vice-president.

Roxas is also an important figure in Philippine history, because alongside Sergio Osmena, they both visited the United States during the Colonial Era in order to press for Philippine independence. Their actions were taken note, the osmena-roxas mission was able to influence the U.S. Congress to pass a pro-independence bill by Representative Butter Hare, Senator Henry Hawes, and Senator Bronso Cutting. The Hare-Hawes-Cutting Law provided for a 10-year transition period before the United States would recognize Philippine independence. If Roxas and Osmena didn't do this mission, Philippine independence would have been set at a much later date and not 1946. Roxas was able to influence Philippine history by advancing the date of Philippine independence.

I guess, you guys should really have your pictures taken at the mansion of President Manuel Roxas then.

LUNCHBREAK.
Lunch can be had at the President Roxas Inn or at the Skyview Hotel. Or you guys can head back to the Pueblo de Panay complex and have some seafood.

AFTERNOON
After this, visit the Capiz museum, the Provincial capitol, the churches in and around roxas city

AND after all of that...

LATE AFTERNOON
It's time to buy lots and lots and tons and tons of DIWAL and BAY-AD, and consume them at the BAYBAY beach area for some relaxation and watch the sun go down in the beach.

EVENING.
For dinner, chillout and nightout, the place to go in ROXAS CITY is GRANDVILLE! Try the PANULCE CAFE for coffee and desserts and then SOUL SUPER CLUB and party the night away and meet some nice capicenos, they're very friendly.

DAY 5. SEPTEMBER 29.

Last day in iloilo-capiz, I think this is the time for you guys to check on all of your souvenirs and if there are some things that you guys think you missed, you can always rush to the two malls that Roxas city has:

1. Gaisano City
2. Gaisano Capital

Both of which are located in downtown.

Be sure though to have enough time to go the airport. =)

Aside from the places that I've recommended to you guys for Roxas city, you guys may also want to check out the suggested places of Kenny, shown below: =)

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 28th, 2011, 03:17 AM

Hi Kaltz,
you never fail to impress me:)) really extensive and detailed itenerary you made here hehhehe, reflects well on your kindness and hospitality of Ilonggo as a whole. I finalized our itenerary and booked our hotels.... so sorry there are some minor changes but you dont need to make another plans/iteneray for us hehhehehe
Sept 25-27 Iloilo staying in Hotel del Rio, Sept 27-28 Capiz staying in san antonio Resort and Sept 28-October 1 Boracay staying in Shang-rila Resort. Thank you very very much! Hope to see you in Manila! Hope i can return the favor when you visit Singapore:)

@dark spirit

July 28th, 2011, 10:34 PM

PIA Press Release (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r06&id=45968)
Thursday, July 28, 2011

DTI presents potential sectors for investment in Capiz
by Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 28 (PIA) -– Four potential sectors for investment in Capiz were presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Provincial Office to interested investors July 28 during an Investment Opportunity Seminar (IOS) here.

These sectors include horticulture, seafoods, furnishings and engineered-bamboo, which have a big market demand and availability of sufficient resources in the province.

“We want to have more investors so that we can create more jobs and improve the economy,” said DTI – Capiz Provincial Director Ermelinda P. Pollentes in her message during the opening program.

The participants were composed of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), family members of OFWs, soon-to-be retirees, businessmen and some local government officials and employees.

For her part, Capiz Board Member lawyer Remia Bartolome said that Sangguniang Panlalawigan will support future endeavors of local businessmen as she encouraged everyone to work together in the promotion of locally-made products.

A mini-exhibit of the Capiz-made products which included, among others, canned sardines, shell and wood crafts, bags, cutfoliage and a sample of engineered-bamboo was also set up by DTI for the day-long activity.

Resource speakers on the investment opportunities included Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) Director Frank Bunoan (E-Bamboo), Capiz Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) Chairperson Edna Viterbo (Horticulture), Capiz Provincial Agriculture Office Aquaculturist II Joey Dela Cruz (Seafood and Other Food Products) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Capiz Provincial Director Gerbe Dellava (Furnishings and Other Crafts).

Representatives of four financial institutions were also given a chance to present their respective credit windows which can be tapped by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

An open forum and one-on-one consultancy capped the seminar. (JCM/AAL/PIA 6 Capiz)

Kaltehitze

July 29th, 2011, 02:50 AM

Kaltehitze, nami program mo nga ginhimo...pleasse email it to me, para mapromote ko ni sa Australia. Ari ang akon email address: maurosomodio@y7mail.com

Thanks...Nong Mau

Pre, sorry gid, but nag sarado akon na email account sa yahoo due to prolonged non-use.

At any rate, what you can do is copy the entire thing that I wrote and paste it in your own email account. After doing so, save your email draft. There you have it, the itinerary will now be saved in the 'draft folder' of your email account.

INSTRUCTIONS: (FIRST, OPEN YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT AND ENTER THE DRAFT NEW EMAIL INTERFACE IN A SEPARATE WINDOW/BROWSER)
1. Copy the entire article that I wrote:
a. Point your mouse icon in your computer screen, to the begginning of
the article.
b. Press the left clicker of your mouse, and hold it, don't release it.
c. While pressing for a prolonged period the left clicker of your mouse,
drag or mover the mouse icon down to the end of the article. This will
highlight the entire area that your mouse icon came across.
d. After highlighting the entire article with your click and drag motion,
release your finger from the left clicker. DON'T MOVE THE MOUSE.
e. Press the CONTROL key in your keyboard. The control key is shown by
the words, CTRL. It's found near the keyboard. DON'T RELEASE YOUR
FINGER ON THEY KEY.
f. While pressing the control key, press the letter C in your keyboard.
When you do this, the article that you highlighted is now 'copied'.
g. Next, Go to your email account and click on the blank space.
h. Press the CTRL key again, prolong it and now press the P letter in your
keyboard. This will automatically 'paste' what you have highlighted.
i. Save the copied and pasted article as a draft.

If you follow the above instructions, the article that I wrote will now be stored in your draft folder of your own email account permanently. =)

Hi Kaltz,
you never fail to impress me:)) really extensive and detailed itenerary you made here hehhehe, reflects well on your kindness and hospitality of Ilonggo as a whole. I finalized our itenerary and booked our hotels.... so sorry there are some minor changes but you dont need to make another plans/iteneray for us hehhehehe
Sept 25-27 Iloilo staying in Hotel del Rio, Sept 27-28 Capiz staying in san antonio Resort and Sept 28-October 1 Boracay staying in Shang-rila Resort. Thank you very very much! Hope to see you in Manila! Hope i can return the favor when you visit Singapore:)

Ah ok, alright, sige, no problem!

I plan to bring along some friends when I meet up with you and your singaporean friends, is that ok with you sir?

PIA Press Release (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r06&id=45968)
Thursday, July 28, 2011

DTI presents potential sectors for investment in Capiz
by Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, July 28 (PIA) -– Four potential sectors for investment in Capiz were presented by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) – Provincial Office to interested investors July 28 during an Investment Opportunity Seminar (IOS) here.

These sectors include horticulture, seafoods, furnishings and engineered-bamboo, which have a big market demand and availability of sufficient resources in the province.

“We want to have more investors so that we can create more jobs and improve the economy,” said DTI – Capiz Provincial Director Ermelinda P. Pollentes in her message during the opening program.

The participants were composed of returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), family members of OFWs, soon-to-be retirees, businessmen and some local government officials and employees.

For her part, Capiz Board Member lawyer Remia Bartolome said that Sangguniang Panlalawigan will support future endeavors of local businessmen as she encouraged everyone to work together in the promotion of locally-made products.

A mini-exhibit of the Capiz-made products which included, among others, canned sardines, shell and wood crafts, bags, cutfoliage and a sample of engineered-bamboo was also set up by DTI for the day-long activity.

Resource speakers on the investment opportunities included Cottage Industry Technology Center (CITC) Director Frank Bunoan (E-Bamboo), Capiz Multi-Purpose Cooperative (CMPC) Chairperson Edna Viterbo (Horticulture), Capiz Provincial Agriculture Office Aquaculturist II Joey Dela Cruz (Seafood and Other Food Products) and Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Capiz Provincial Director Gerbe Dellava (Furnishings and Other Crafts).

Representatives of four financial institutions were also given a chance to present their respective credit windows which can be tapped by the Micro Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs).

An open forum and one-on-one consultancy capped the seminar. (JCM/AAL/PIA 6 Capiz)

@dark spirit, thanks gid for the article!

Dr. Richard Espeno

July 29th, 2011, 06:45 AM

yeah Kaltz, no problem we can meet up with your friends:)

kiddod

July 29th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Hi guys, I hope you don't overlook entirely another very significant investment project presently on-going in Roxas City. The Health Centrum, Inc. (THCI) hospital has been under construction in Banica for the last several months now. This is designed to be a modern, tertiary-level medical facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and world class medical expertise to be brought in by the management. Phase I of the hospital is set to be finished by the end of this year and is targeted to open for service by the first quarter of of next year. In fact, THCI has already started receiving and screening applicants for its nursing and other staff requirements.

fletcher

July 30th, 2011, 06:18 PM

I agree with fletcher, @kenny, just because you will be going to school in Iloilo does not necessarily mean na bayaan mo na ang roxas. I'm sure, you'll keep on coming back to this thread to look up for updates about roxas city.

By the way, sa diin ka gali ma school sa iloilo? ano na course?

Tama ka gid meg.. balik balik ka lang di sa roxas thread meg ah.. kay basi hidlawon kami simu di :lol::lol: :banana::banana::banana:

k3nny17

July 31st, 2011, 07:21 AM

alheaine

July 31st, 2011, 09:32 PM

rJgory7lEJw&feature
^^
you can't see anything but just lights and music..just wanna share..:cheers::dj:

Kaltehitze

August 1st, 2011, 03:40 AM

yeah Kaltz, no problem we can meet up with your friends:)

Alright, thanks!

By the way, when in september are you guys arriving in manila?

Are you guys still interested in having a guide? I can ask one of my friends to accompany a part of your tour and she can also explain a lot of the places that you guys would be seeing, 'coz she's a journalist with a degree in History. =)

Hi guys, I hope you don't overlook entirely another very significant investment project presently on-going in Roxas City. The Health Centrum, Inc. (THCI) hospital has been under construction in Banica for the last several months now. This is designed to be a modern, tertiary-level medical facility, with state-of-the-art equipment and world class medical expertise to be brought in by the management. Phase I of the hospital is set to be finished by the end of this year and is targeted to open for service by the first quarter of of next year. In fact, THCI has already started receiving and screening applicants for its nursing and other staff requirements.

Thanks a lot Kiddod for this update!

This is the Health Centrum in Roxas city that costs 400 million pesos right?

Do you have any picture of the developments?

Where are you from by the way? From roxas city also?

Kaltehitze

August 1st, 2011, 04:11 AM

Survivors: We drank rainwater for 2 days

ROXAS CITY—For two days, the fishermen drank rainwater and clung on floating lumber while waiting for the rescuers to save them. Their faith in God kept them strong in their belief that help would finally come.

And it did.

On Wednesday night, crew members of passing fishing boats pulled 13 fishermen in the waters off Balud town in Masbate. They were first brought to Balud town before they were taken home to Roxas City by Capiz Bantay Dagat volunteers on Thursday night. Nineteen others remained missing as search-and-rescue teams aided by helicopters and two Coast Guards ships continued to scour the waters between Sibuyan and Masbate. The Coast Guard reported the recovery of the remains of an unidentified male at the shoreline of Mandaon town in Masbate 9 a.m. on Friday. They were still confirming if the remains are those of one of the missing fishermen. At least 32 fishermen were on board fishing boat Hope Cristi, which sank between Masbate and Sibuyan Island on Monday due to rough seas brought by Tropical Storm “Juaning.”

Five of the survivors were unconscious, weak and suffering from trauma. Others were injured in different parts of the body. The survivors, all from Barangay Libas in Roxas City, arrived about 8 p.m. on Thursday and were fetched by ambulances and members of the Philippine National Red Cross, city officials and their families.

They were brought to Roxas Memorial Provincial Hospital (RMPH) where they were treated. Citing accounts of survivors and Coast Guard reports, Commodore Athelo Ybañez, Western Visayas Coast Guard commander, said the fishing boat was anchored and taking shelter between Sibuyan and Masbate Islands when it was suddenly hammered by strong winds and big waves.

The boat sank around 2 a.m. after taking in water. Many of the fishermen were asleep and were unable to jump from the boat. The survivors told rescuers that some of them were able to stay afloat by holding on floating lumber and plastic containers. “We drink rainwater and our strong faith on God are our only source of strength,” said fisherman Rodel Flora III, 20, who was confined at the hospital. He said the 13 fishermen held on to lumber but the others slowly slipped and let go, apparently because of the fatigue and the cold.

One of those who let go was Flora’s brother, Brando, who was one of those missing. Six others were recuperating at the RMPH. They were Rex Bocala, 24; Vicente dela Cruz, 23; Andy Layon, 25; Joseph Culipapa, Juvy Balite and Andrew Bellosillo. Six others were allowed to go home after undergoing checkups. They were Rodel Acebuque, Jurex Artagane, Dante Daños, Noel Romano, Michael Apruebo and Rodolfo Alovera.

Petty Officer 1 Arnel Astrologia of the Coast Guard Detachment in Libas, Capiz, identified the missing as boat captain Nestor dela Cruz, Ronnie Borbon, Joseph Tupas, Ronelo Ganadores, Jinny Braulio, Benjie Obapa, Rosito Ganadores, Hernie Alejandro, Alan Valenzuela, Hernani Gapasinao, Hernanito Gapasinao, Emir Francisco, Melchor Francisco, and Rene Dechosa.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/33015/survivors-we-drank-rainwater-for-2-days

Kaltehitze

August 1st, 2011, 04:13 AM

President Aquino distributes 176-hectares of land to Capiz farmers

ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Philippines (PIA) — Some 124 farmer beneficiaries in this province are finally owners of the land they till after getting their Certificates of Land Ownership (CLOA) from President Benigno S. Aquino III himself during his visit to Capiz earlier this week.

Some 62 CLOAs covering an area of 176.85 hectares benefit a total of 124 farmer beneficiaries.

Of said land ownership certificates, 46 were through compulsory acquisition benefiting 34 farmers, six were government-owned land, four each through voluntary land tenure and settlement and two through operation land transfer.

Marilou Clarito, who represented the farmer beneficiaries from Pontevedra and Pilar; Gelma Delino for Dao and Dumalag; Rolando Demingoy for Maayon; Arjin Reapor of Tapaz; and Gerardo Dice of Sigma, personally received the CLOA from the President during the distribution of assistance on social services here.

For Maayon town, President Aquino distributed 21 CLOAs covering an area of 103.67 hectares benefiting 77 farmers, five certificates for Tapaz with an area of 49.12 hectares, 18 certificates for Sigma, 10 for Dao, four for Dumalag, three for Pontevedra, and one for Pilar.

The distribution of the CLOAs to the farmer-beneficiaries was among the activities of President Aquino during his first visit to Capiz since he assumed the Presidency.

Other social services funds he distributed included social pensions for the elderly covering the period April to June, Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, Self-Employment Assistance-Kaunlaran, Supplementary feeding program for pre-school children, certificate of awards for the various programs of the Department of Agriculture in Capiz and PhilHealth cards the indigent Capiceños.

http://news.google.com.ph/nwshp?hl=en&tab=wn&q=roxas%20city

Dr. Richard Espeno

August 1st, 2011, 08:12 AM

Hi Kaltz,
we are arriving manila on september 24. A tour guide may no longer be necessary after you made me an excellent itenerary hehehhe. Just need some info on how we can go to Boracay from Roxas City :) Once again thanks so much!

kiddod

August 1st, 2011, 02:23 PM

Alright, thanks!

By the way, when in september are you guys arriving in manila?

Are you guys still interested in having a guide? I can ask one of my friends to accompany a part of your tour and she can also explain a lot of the places that you guys would be seeing, 'coz she's a journalist with a degree in History. =)

Thanks a lot Kiddod for this update!

This is the Health Centrum in Roxas city that costs 400 million pesos right?

Do you have any picture of the developments?

Where are you from by the way? From roxas city also?

Thanks a lot for you interest, k3nny17 & Kaltehitze! Yes, I'm from Roxas City. I do have some pictures of the Health Centrum project. However, I don't know why in spite of my SSC registration, the posting rules say that I am not allowed to post any attachments. Is there something I need to do to be able to post pictures or other attachments?

kiddod

August 1st, 2011, 02:34 PM

In the meantime, if anyone wants to get some info about the Health Centrum hospital project, including pictures of the on-going construction, please visit the facebook page of The Health Centrum.

IAMME

August 1st, 2011, 03:41 PM

^^Pls allow me the honor..

THE HEALTH CENTRUM (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Health-Centrum/190693097658776)
Roxas City, Philippines

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1142/26736119115123427962919.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/426/19771919115101094631819.jpg

Hospital Exterior
• Approximately 485 parking spaces
• Landscaped gardens and parking lots
• Sewage treatment plant
• Sanitary and environment-friendly waste disposal system
• Decompression chamber
• Helipad
• Centralized gas depot
• Bridgeway access to the hotel
• Glass and aluminum curtain wall
• North-South orientation of buildings (no direct sunlight)

Hospital Interior
• 100-bed capacity
• Comprehensive ambulatory facilities: Microbiology laboratory, Bloodbank
• ICU cubicles with individual family room
• Ambulance and motorpool area
• 2-ramp access
• Chapel and meeting rooms at 2nd and 3rd floor
• Individual hospital beds with centralized gases, nurse call system, and centralized computer link-up terminals
• Three elevators and one service elevator
• Centralized fire alarm system with wired-smoke detectors
• Fire-fighting system (sprinkler system)
• Security surveillance system

PABX
Electronic medical records
Doctor’s offices with optional access to hospital data and records
Spacious lobbies
3-meter wide hallways with tuck-in stretcher and wheelchair parking
Resort-like planning with rooms viewing landscape
Flowershop, giftshop, coffeeshop, and food section

kiddod

August 1st, 2011, 05:26 PM

Thanks a lot, IAMME. Now, if you could just post as well some of the construction pics from The Health Centrum facebook page for the benefit of everyone interested, that would really be great! Have a nice day!

spacewagon0001

August 1st, 2011, 10:49 PM

Cheers for sharing the perspective of THE HEALTH CENTRUM. Well done, Roxas !

qailord

August 2nd, 2011, 12:37 PM

k3nny17

August 2nd, 2011, 02:29 PM

Kaltehitze

August 3rd, 2011, 12:55 AM

Thanks a lot for you interest, k3nny17 & Kaltehitze! Yes, I'm from Roxas City. I do have some pictures of the Health Centrum project. However, I don't know why in spite of my SSC registration, the posting rules say that I am not allowed to post any attachments. Is there something I need to do to be able to post pictures or other attachments?

Nice to know that you're from Roxas city pre! Since when ka nag join? mayo nag join ka di kay para ga damo na ang mga Roxas city-Capiz forumers :banana:

Just curious lang pre ah, are you a student or already working? If working, in what field?

Hi Kaltz,
we are arriving manila on september 24. A tour guide may no longer be necessary after you made me an excellent itenerary hehehhe. Just need some info on how we can go to Boracay from Roxas City :) Once again thanks so much!

Alright then, that's very good.

As for the info on how to go to boracay from roxas city, i'm very sorry, I'm not really well versed on that because i'm not from roxas city....

@kenny, @kiddod, @alheine, @fletcher, can any of you guys give tips to our friend, Dr. Espeno? TIA =)

@Dr. Espeno, I've already got your mag, will be sending it within this week. =)

^^Pls allow me the honor..

THE HEALTH CENTRUM (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Health-Centrum/190693097658776)
Roxas City, Philippines

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/1142/26736119115123427962919.jpg

http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/426/19771919115101094631819.jpg

Hospital Exterior
• Approximately 485 parking spaces
• Landscaped gardens and parking lots
• Sewage treatment plant
• Sanitary and environment-friendly waste disposal system
• Decompression chamber
• Helipad
• Centralized gas depot
• Bridgeway access to the hotel
• Glass and aluminum curtain wall
• North-South orientation of buildings (no direct sunlight)

Hospital Interior
• 100-bed capacity
• Comprehensive ambulatory facilities: Microbiology laboratory, Bloodbank
• ICU cubicles with individual family room
• Ambulance and motorpool area
• 2-ramp access
• Chapel and meeting rooms at 2nd and 3rd floor
• Individual hospital beds with centralized gases, nurse call system, and centralized computer link-up terminals
• Three elevators and one service elevator
• Centralized fire alarm system with wired-smoke detectors
• Fire-fighting system (sprinkler system)
• Security surveillance system

PABX
Electronic medical records
Doctor’s offices with optional access to hospital data and records
Spacious lobbies
3-meter wide hallways with tuck-in stretcher and wheelchair parking
Resort-like planning with rooms viewing landscape
Flowershop, giftshop, coffeeshop, and food section

Baboom! ga lupok na balita ba! Ayos! This is probably the most advanced hospital development in region six, all in one go!

It looks like a bit like a hotel, are there hotel rooms here for medical tourism purposes @kiddod? any info on that? TIA =)

Kaltehitze

August 3rd, 2011, 01:17 AM

kiddod

August 3rd, 2011, 01:13 PM

METROPOLITAN_ILOILO

August 3rd, 2011, 09:47 PM

Subedei

August 4th, 2011, 01:31 AM

Nice to know that you're from Roxas city pre! Since when ka nag join? mayo nag join ka di kay para ga damo na ang mga Roxas city-Capiz forumers :banana:

Just curious lang pre ah, are you a student or already working? If working, in what field?

Alright then, that's very good.

As for the info on how to go to boracay from roxas city, i'm very sorry, I'm not really well versed on that because i'm not from roxas city....

@kenny, @kiddod, @alheine, @fletcher, can any of you guys give tips to our friend, Dr. Espeno? TIA =)

@Dr. Espeno, I've already got your mag, will be sending it within this week. =)

Baboom! ga lupok na balita ba! Ayos! This is probably the most advanced hospital development in region six, all in one go!

It looks like a bit like a hotel, are there hotel rooms here for medical tourism purposes @kiddod? any info on that? TIA =)
^^^^
WoW!...most modern hospital in Region VI!..Go!Go!Go! Roxas!...Go!Go!Go! Western Visayas!:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:
.....Maayong aga gali sa tanan.:)

Kaltehitze

August 4th, 2011, 02:47 AM

Kaltehitze, thanks for the tip.

Regarding the Health Centrum, as far as I know, there will be a future hotel in the same site. The info I got is that the plan is to ultimately set up a hospital-hotel (or hospitel) and wellness complex so that the entire facility is really intended for medical tourism development in Roxas City. Other planned developments in the vicinity reportedly include housing for medical specialists and staff, a commercial area and mini business park, and a nearby up-scale retirement village. By the way, I guess you already know that the site is just across the east gate of the College of St. John - Roxas along Teodorica Avenue in Brgy. Banica. It's very accessible to anybody who might want to see the on-going hospital construction.

Finally, to answer your question, I'm presently working with a property management company in Roxas City.

Red highlight: Wow, what a hospital, er, hospitel. Looks like its more than just a live-work-play concept, looks like its a live-work-play-rest-recover(or-die-if-the-treatment-didn't-work-sorry)concept!

If this hospital has hotels, has 100 rooms, has a housing complex, a commercial area and a business park, then how big is this property?

Green highlight: I'm sorry pre, i'm not from roxas. Been there for only about 4 times. So i'm not really familiar with the area. But is it accessible from the Pueblo de Panay complex?

Pre, I suggest you ask from kenny on how to post pictures. He knows how, he's done it (as for me, i've never done it, stupid me). =)

dagoldol

August 4th, 2011, 06:04 AM

Capiz tourist arrivals hit 132T

By: Alex A. Lumaque

ROXAS CITY, Capiz – The number of tourists who visited Capiz from January to May this year has reached 132,365 based on initial data from the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office (PTCAO).

The data, sourced out from the Roxas City Tourism Office, accommodation establishments and various city-based tourist attractions, show that excursionists with a total of 104,769 topped tourist arrivals in the province during the period.

PTCAO inventory also revealed that the province has recorded 26,492 foreign and 184 domestic tourists.

About 66 Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and 854 others of unspecified origin came to the province.

Visitors here form part of the country’s 1.6M tourist arrivals in the first five months of 2011.

The province is a 45-minute ride from Manila through plane and also accessible either through sea and land transportation.

It boasts of sumptuous seafood products, cultural, religious and historical sites, pristine beaches, potential scuba diving area, mountain trekking and caves aside from the hospitable and peace loving Capiceños.

4threich

August 4th, 2011, 06:12 AM

Kaltehitze

August 4th, 2011, 10:18 AM

@Dr. Richard Espeno:
I've already got your BluPrint Mag, I went to the nearest LBC Branch, filled up the forms and handed the mag to the clerk and...it was rejected.

And I was already excited pa naman sana na you guys will be able to browse it this week...

They said that the forms needed to be provided with your number, either home number or office number or both. Could you please PM me those particular numbers? TIA (thanks in advance) =)

I've already marked the pages with a neon leaflet for your easy reference, I hope you guys will like it. =)

Kaltehitze

August 4th, 2011, 10:20 AM

spacewagon0001

August 4th, 2011, 10:26 AM

More power to Roxas City and the Province of Capiz. :banana:

DJ Mike

August 4th, 2011, 02:11 PM

Tama. we need that train po.. :)

k3nny17

August 4th, 2011, 04:38 PM

UPCAT! :D Saturday na :)

ErikkStarr

August 4th, 2011, 06:11 PM

Kaltehitze

August 5th, 2011, 02:09 AM

UPCAT! :D Saturday na :)
GOODLUCK PRE! GO GET THAT SLOT!

Very nice project indeed...International hospitals need staff and specialized nurses with 2 years hospital experience. The hospital must be tertiary and have at least 200 bed capacity. Hope they will add 100 beds more...

WELCOME to the Roxas City thread ErikkStarr! What's up? you seem to be very knowledgable on hospitals, are you a nurse or doctor?

From what I remember, the original plan was to have a 400 bed capacity...maybe it was changed to hotel rooms instead?

This health centrum is very good for Roxas city and the region because there really just so many out of work nurses out there.

Taga Roxas city ka man pre?

Dr. Richard Espeno

August 5th, 2011, 03:13 AM

Hi Kaltz,

PM u on my Handphone and home numbers, thank you very much!
Really excited on this tour:)

kiddod

August 5th, 2011, 09:05 AM

Hi guys! I finally got to post a photo of the on-going THCI hospital construction works from The Health Centrum facebook page.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188237_191402614254491_190693097658776_484507_1110783_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=484514&id=190693097658776)

kiddod

August 5th, 2011, 09:27 AM

A couple more pictures:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223188_191402480921171_190693097658776_484504_38306_n.jpghttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206163_191405454254207_190693097658776_484516_310172_n.jpg

DJ Mike

August 5th, 2011, 10:15 AM

UPCAT! :D Saturday na :)

good luck pre! matagal tagal kong pinag handaan yan. dapat ikaw din...
mga 5 hours din ako nag review para dyan. hahahahaha..
UPV man ko tani ma eskwela mo. te mu lang ke wala ko kapasar sa UPCAT.. hahaha
good luck kenny!
sana makapasok ka!
sure nagid na ya!

qailord

August 5th, 2011, 10:26 AM

good luck pre! matagal tagal kong pinag handaan yan. dapat ikaw din...
mga 5 hours din ako nag review para dyan. hahahahaha..
UPV man ko tani ma eskwela mo. te mu lang ke wala ko kapasar sa UPCAT.. hahaha
good luck kenny!
sana makapasok ka!
sure nagid na ya!

^^may UP Roxas?

alheaine

August 5th, 2011, 10:57 AM

^^
sa iloilo city po.. :)

DJ Mike

August 5th, 2011, 11:11 AM

^^may UP Roxas?

sana nga may UP sa Roxas.. Tatawaging UPV-Roxas Campus .. :)
ano kaya kung magka UP?
what do you think? haha

qailord

August 5th, 2011, 11:12 AM

^^
sa iloilo city po.. :)

sa bacolod, may UP din ba?

qailord

August 5th, 2011, 11:16 AM

sana nga may UP sa Roxas.. Tatawaging UPV-Roxas Campus .. :)
ano kaya kung magka UP?
what do you think? haha

it would promise more progress for Roxas^^

DJ Mike

August 5th, 2011, 11:21 AM

it would promise more progress for Roxas^^

di ko po alam parang sa region 6 sa iloilo lang?

hmmm, siguro di muna upv sa roxas. maybe next 10 years.
baka kawawa ung mga colleges namin eh.

BTW, may narinig ako na bibilin daw ng hercor ung marketplace na gaisano?
gagawin daw college.. hmm, di malayong mangyari na baka after ilang years maging university nadin ito. :) . yahoo!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

qailord

August 5th, 2011, 11:49 AM

di ko po alam parang sa region 6 sa iloilo lang?

hmmm, siguro di muna upv sa roxas. maybe next 10 years.
baka kawawa ung mga colleges namin eh.

BTW, may narinig ako na bibilin daw ng hercor ung marketplace na gaisano?
gagawin daw college.. hmm, di malayong mangyari na baka after ilang years maging university nadin ito. :) . yahoo!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

ano ba ang mga colleges at universities ngayon sa Roxas

Kaltehitze

August 6th, 2011, 10:30 AM

ano ba ang mga colleges at universities ngayon sa Roxas

Hey gailord, thanks for dropping by here! drop by ka dito parati ha. =)

Anyways, so far ang mga colleges and universities in Roxas city and Capiz are the following:

A. Universities:
1. Capiz State University (CapSU)
2. Filamer Christian University (FCU - Sister school of CPU and Silliman U.)

B. Colleges:
1. Colegio de la Purisima de Concepcion
2. STI
3. AMA
4. Hercor College

So far...yun pa lang ang alam ko, I don't know if I have missed anything...

Kaltehitze

August 6th, 2011, 10:36 AM

Hi Kaltz,

PM u on my Handphone and home numbers, thank you very much!
Really excited on this tour:)

Alright, got it! thanks. Will send it via LBC on monday. Sir, one more thing, the guys at LBC do not allow packages to be sent via 'collect', so ako muna ngayon mag-aabono. Just letting you know, para isama ko na lang sa cost ng BluPrint mag pag mag meet up tayo. Thanks. =)

Hi guys! I finally got to post a photo of the on-going THCI hospital construction works from The Health Centrum facebook page.

http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/188237_191402614254491_190693097658776_484507_1110783_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=484514&id=190693097658776)

A couple more pictures:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/223188_191402480921171_190693097658776_484504_38306_n.jpghttp://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/206163_191405454254207_190693097658776_484516_310172_n.jpg

Huwow! Very awesome pics pre! Lapit na lang matapos ang The Health Centrum! it looks like 40% complete already.

More progress and development for Roxas City! Let's go Roxas, Let's go! :banana::banana::banana:

I remember before, that was two years ago when the Health Centrum Project was announced, I thought that this plan will not materialize because 'somebody' or should I say, 'some family' would block the construction of this investment until they are given 'some'.

But with these pictures, waay na gid duda, the Health Centrum is going to be reality in Roxas city. Thanks for the pics kiddod! Keep us updated!

By the way, I noticed that the pics that you posted are inside the construction site, are you connected with the Health Centrum mismo? Thanks.

Kaltehitze

August 6th, 2011, 10:43 AM

^^may UP Roxas?

sa bacolod, may UP din ba?

Gailord, from what I know, there is no UP Roxas or UP Bacolod because the UP campus in Miag-ao and UP iloilo is big enough and the curriculum offerrings varied enough to support a student population comprised of students coming from these areas.

=) Hope that answers your queries. =)

Kaltehitze

August 6th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Council hopes to make Capiz a premier tourist hub

by Jemin B. Guillermo
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Aug. 6 (PIA) -– The tourism council of Capiz is working double time to promote the province as a premier tourist destination in the country.

Capiz Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Officer Alphonsus Tesoro disclosed that with the institutionalization of the newly created Provincial Tourism Council (PTC), they are optimistic that the province will realize its vision of becoming a premier and sustainable eco-cultural destination in the Philippines.

Tesoro stressed that the Capiz has a lot of eco-tourism potentials that every Capiceño can be proud of domestically and internationally.

He said that they are closely coordinating with the local government units in the province for the organization and strengthening of their respective tourism councils which is a vital vehicle in the prioritization and promotion of their tourism development agenda.

“Almost all the municipalities and city in Capiz have tourism potentials however these are not yet well-packaged to attract more domestic and foreign tourists,” Tesoro said, adding that the provincial tourism council is ready to help in the promotion and packaging aspect, in partnership with the municipal and city tourism council.

According to him, the PTC will be working for the preservation and development of the natural wonders of Capiz, safeguarding and promotion of cultural heritage of its indigenous peoples as well as harnessing and acclaiming of artistic excellence of its artists.

Tesoro likewise said that the council looks forward to vibrant community-based creative industries, globally competitive amenities, professionalized services and tourism infrastructure, as well as operationalized tourism in governance, mainstreamed with regulatory policies.

He added that that with the notable annual increase in tourist arrivals in Capiz, they are confident that the same will give positive results to the vibrant economy here.

Records from the Provincial Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office show that the tourist arrival in 2009 reached 144,581 while a significant increase was noted last year registering 316,677.

Tesoro said that in the first five months of this year alone, the tourist arrival already reached 132,365 covering the domestic, foreign and one-day visitors and excursionists.

On the other hand, Sannguniang Panlalawigan member Jonathan Besa vowed to pass a resolution urging all local government units to create their espective tourism councils since only four towns have tourism councils. (JBG/PIA6-Capiz)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=47460

kiddod

August 6th, 2011, 12:18 PM

al_teeway

August 6th, 2011, 01:48 PM

Hey gailord, thanks for dropping by here! drop by ka dito parati ha. =)

Anyways, so far ang mga colleges and universities in Roxas city and Capiz are the following:

A. Universities:
1. Capiz State University (CapSU)
2. Filamer Christian University (FCU - Sister school of CPU and Silliman U.)

B. Colleges:
1. Colegio de la Purisima de Concepcion
2. STI
3. AMA
4. Hercor College

So far...yun pa lang ang alam ko, I don't know if I have missed anything...

diba mu pa gid ni:

5.College of St.John
6.Saint Anthony College of Roxas City
7.DAV College
8.Pace Computer College
9.Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium

Dr. Richard Espeno

August 6th, 2011, 07:53 PM

Hi kaltz,
sure pakiabonohan mo muna hehehhee, salamat ng marami. bayaran Kita pag meet up natin sa Manila. We will be staying in eastwood city, familiar ka ba dun?

k3nny17

August 7th, 2011, 04:02 AM

May E-TRIKE na di sa Roxas :)
2 units pa lang

Kaltehitze

August 8th, 2011, 05:19 AM

Kaltehitze:

I actually just copied and posted the pictures from the Health Centrum's facebook page. Thanks to the instructions provided by nguewerng which you indicated in one of your previous posts. You may want to visit the hospital's facebook page yourself to be a fan too (like me), and to get regular updates on the progress of the project, . . . also to give a vote of encouragement to the project proponents.

Alright, thanks for the info pre!

Participate ka man di pre sa mga discussions, I'm very sure you have a lot to contribute. =)

diba mu pa gid ni:

5.College of St.John
6.Saint Anthony College of Roxas City
7.DAV College
8.Pace Computer College
9.Sancta Maria, Mater et Regina, Seminarium

@al_teeway, thanks gid for adding up all the above! Damo damo gali colleges ang Roxas city ba. =)

May E-TRIKE na di sa Roxas :)
2 units pa lang
Nice update ken, basi kung maka kuha ka pics one time, ma appreciate gid di namon kung ma post mo ah. =)

Kaltehitze

August 8th, 2011, 05:21 AM

Hi kaltz,
sure pakiabonohan mo muna hehehhee, salamat ng marami. bayaran Kita pag meet up natin sa Manila. We will be staying in eastwood city, familiar ka ba dun?

@Doc, no problem with that.

Yup, I'm very familiar with that. When are you guys staying in manila? I hope we could synch our skeds. =)

Kaltehitze

August 8th, 2011, 05:22 AM

DOT and Roxas LGU conduct beautification campaign
ROXAS CITY, Capiz, Aug. 8 (PIA) -- Unsightly areas along Arnaldo Boulevard will be planted to bougainvillea to further beautify the city’s major thoroughfare.

The joint beautification project of the Department of Tourism (DOT) and the city government through the Office of Vice-Mayor Ronnie Dadivas has an initial allocation of P60,000.

Dadivas chairs the Roxas City Council’s Tourism Committee.

Last April, DOT Sec. Alberto Lim unveiled the Arnaldo Blvd. Beautification Marker as part of the Capiztahan 2011 celebration to further develop the road stretching towards the city’s famous Baybay Beach.

Palm trees were already planted along the center island of the road through ONE Capiz, the coordinating body of the United Capiceños Foundation Incorporated.

Recently, the Vice-Mayor’s Office in partnership with the Filamer Christian University (FCU) conducted a beach clean up last July to help in maintaining the cleanliness of Baybay beach’ shoreline.

It also led in the ceremonial ribbon cutting, Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing, blessing and turn over of a unit of floating cabana for the Lawis – Baybay Small Fisherfolk Association of Roxas City at the Cadimahan River Tour here last month.

The raft, named M/B VICE, was a project of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines (VMLP) – Capiz Chapter to further promote the Cadimahan River Tour as a new tourist come-on in the city.

Dadivas leads the VMLP – Capiz Chapter. (JCM/AAL/PIA 6 Capiz)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=47604