Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte Provinces [Archive] - Page 120

[earthling]

April 21st, 2010, 08:10 PM

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Keitech in Leyte produces first batch of skilled graduates
Written by Felix N. Codilla III / Correspondent
Thursday, 22 April 2010 20:01

KANANGA, Leyte—After its inauguration in June last year, Kananga-EDC Institute of Technology (Keitech) produced its first set of graduates. Oscar M. Lopez, chairman of the Lopez Group of Companies, led the guests who graced the school’s first commencement exercise.

The pioneering 117 graduates underwent 10.3 months of training in three sectors: construction (45 trainees), tourism (24), and metals and engineering (48). The first batch of graduates also posted a 100-percent passing rate for technical and vocational accreditation by the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda).

Tesda provincial director Ester C. Pulma expressed satisfaction that Keitech is the only technical vocational school in Eastern Visayas that successfully graduated trainees in three qualifications during its first year of operation.

Mayor Elmer C. Codilla is impressed by Keitech’s dropout rate of only three students out of the 120 original enrollees. The school is ready to accept 150 to 170 students in June.

Keitech is a first-rate postsecondary technical and vocational training center. It operates through the Kananga-EDC Educational Foundation Inc., founded through a tripartite partnership of Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the municipal government of Kananga and Tesda.

Keitech is equipped with hardware and software components for four major technical sectors, namely, construction, metals engineering, tourism, and health and social services that will expand to five sectors with the addition of automotive and electronics within three years.

EDC vice chairman and chief executive officer Paul A. Aquino envisions the school to provide its students with free education, supplies, meals, board and lodging, uniforms and transportation fare. The foundation spends P136,000 per student to produce technically skilled workers who can perform industrial and service activities in the country and abroad.

Keitech’s training complex in barangay Hiluctugan has 20 buildings, a large multipurpose hall, office building, oval track and basketball court to ensure its graduates are thoroughly trained and can immediately land good jobs. Aquino takes pride that 60 of the graduates are already employed, 54 are being processed for employment and 3 will go to college.

The school has an in-house job-placement office that facilitates job referrals. Considering students don’t pay tuition, Keitech’s operation is anchored on the “pay it forward” philosophy that encourages graduates to sponsor incoming trainees upon getting gainful employment.

ormocanon

April 22nd, 2010, 02:01 AM

Ilang additional rooms ang dinagdag sa Sabin?40 rooms bay. :)
Love you photos! :okay:

Hopefully I'll visit Ormoc someday. Di natuloy ang pagpunta ko dyan last March.Taga-saan ka bro? :)

ormocanon

April 22nd, 2010, 03:56 AM

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Sarap magpakasal sa Ormoc!

orville1ph

April 22nd, 2010, 04:03 AM

^^manila-based ilonggo si oboi :) he stayed in tacloban for about a week and we had a mini-meet. nakarating din sya ng so. leyte at nagplanong pumunta din ng ormoc but unfortunately due to time constraints, di natuloy.

@oboi: make sure you include ormoc in your itinerary when you visit region 8 again, hopefully soon :) ormoc has much to offer: home to asia's largest geothermal fields; host to some of the region's best hotels; nature-tripping at danao lake (believed to be the crater of a dormant volcano)

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ormocanon

April 22nd, 2010, 12:15 PM

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ormocanon

April 22nd, 2010, 12:19 PM

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[earthling]

April 23rd, 2010, 06:59 PM

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Gov supports demand to retain 25% of Leyte power
Written by Felix N. Codilla III / Correspondent
Saturday, 24 April 2010 09:32

LEYTE Gov. Carlos Jericho L. Petilla is supporting the call to reserve 25 percent of Tongonan 1 geothermal plant’s total capacity for Eastern Visayas as provided by law. The demand was made to the Energy Regulatory Commission by electric cooperatives in Eastern Visayas.

Petilla said the region consumes only a small portion of the total electricity supply generated by Tongonan 1 so there is no need for the province and region to suffer from power outages. However, the governor said some of the machines used in power generation needed repair and were only operating before under contingency.

“We also have to consider these are private owners running these plants now and [the things] they have to put up with to ensure continuous operation,” Petilla said. The 107,625-hectare Leyte geothermal production field which straddles Ormoc City and Kananga town generates 708 megawatts to supply the power needs of Visayas and Luzon .  

Petilla reiterated his call for power suppliers to lower electricity rates in the region by separating from the Visayas grid. Under the one-grid-one-rate policy, expenses for power supplied to other regions are also passed to local consumers.

“If we separate from the Visayas grid, we would only be paying for our own generation and transmission charges and not carry the burden for costs of transmission to other regions,” he said.

ormocanon

April 24th, 2010, 09:02 AM

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ormocanon

April 24th, 2010, 09:35 AM

Trivia: All names of the Codilla family from the patriarch to the children (except for the matriarch) begin with E

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ormocanon

April 24th, 2010, 10:31 AM

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ijun

April 24th, 2010, 10:48 AM

karasa la magparty....

@ormocanon, asa man dapita ang inyoha bag-o na City Mall este Hall pala....
layo ba ini siya sa City pud?

ijun

April 24th, 2010, 10:55 AM

From Festivals in the Visayas Thread....

ALIWAN NA..........

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LIVE COVERAGE----->http://dzrh.tripod.com/

^^^^
GOOD LUCK TANAUAN PASAKA FESTIVAL!
Bring home another bacon for the second time....

dandelionne

April 24th, 2010, 11:07 AM

LEYTE's BEST KEPT SECRET

CUATRO ISLAS OFF THE COAST OF HINDANG & INOPACAN

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DIEGO (DIGYO by the locals) Island: The jewel of the four

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ormocanon

April 24th, 2010, 11:12 AM

karasa la magparty....

@ormocanon, asa man dapita ang inyoha bag-o na City Mall este Hall pala....
layo ba ini siya sa City pud?
Government center near City High less than 1 km. from downtown. You won't miss it. :)

urban Iegend

April 24th, 2010, 06:30 PM

From Festivals in the Visayas Thread....

ALIWAN NA..........

^^^^
GOOD LUCK TANAUAN PASAKA FESTIVAL!
Bring home another bacon for the second time....

update: Pasaka's "An Dagat" - 1st Runner-up, Best Float

update: 5th runner-up lang ang Pasaka.. better luck next time :lol:

mao rong

April 24th, 2010, 06:56 PM

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mao rong

April 24th, 2010, 06:57 PM

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oboi

April 25th, 2010, 08:21 AM

Congratulations to TRIBUNG TANAW - PASAKA FESTIVAL of TANAUAN, LEYTE
5th Runner up, ALIWAN 2010

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carl_vilches21

April 25th, 2010, 08:31 AM

^^
okay lang yan kahit hindi champion. Basta naka-place parin ang Region 8.:D:D:D Congratulations Pasaka! Congratulations Mayor Tiu! Congraulations Tanuan! :lol:

oboi

April 25th, 2010, 08:34 AM

Congratulations to BAHANDI HAN DAGAT - PASAKA FESTIVAL of TANAUAN, LEYTE
2nd Place - Best Float, Aliwan Fiesta 2010

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Mutya ng Pasaka Festival
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urban Iegend

April 25th, 2010, 02:11 PM

guys watch QTV11.. nasa Ormoc Sabin sila.. at fineature yung ibang tourist spots sa Leyte :D

ormocanon

April 25th, 2010, 04:01 PM

^^Sayang di ko naabutan. Anong program yon? :)

Green Arrow

April 25th, 2010, 06:12 PM

Thanks @Oboi sa photos ng Pasaka.....good job......Bravo Tanauan.

ponsing1983

April 26th, 2010, 02:21 AM

the building is more like a shopping mall rather than the typical city hall:nuts:

* It's like a BPO building or mall ba :-) Ka nindot sa inyong city hall oi. Along with the Bacolod Government Center, IMO it is one of the best-looking city halls in the entire Visayas.. :cheers:

urban Iegend

April 26th, 2010, 04:53 AM

pwede mag advertise kadali? :D

Ink Alchemy [Prints and Graphics]
Real St., Tanauan Leyte

Owned and managed by urban legend and one of his barkada :D
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T-Shirts, Invitations, Photo Printing, Business Cards, ID Pictures, P2 Document Printing and more

Contact #: mapataod pala kami tam landline so cp la anay :lol: 09278694756

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ormocanon

April 26th, 2010, 07:45 AM

* It's like a BPO building or mall ba :-) Ka nindot sa inyong city hall oi. Along with the Bacolod Government Center, IMO it is one of the best-looking city halls in the entire Visayas.. :cheers:
Wait 'till you see the inside. It's true what you said about Bacolod City Hall, it's the most beautiful in the Visayas -- along with Ormoc City Hall, the latter is bigger though. :)

zwagg tacloban

April 26th, 2010, 04:07 PM

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Sarap magpakasal sa Ormoc!

^^

maganda ang kuha nito

[dx]

April 27th, 2010, 09:02 AM

Sabin Resort Hotel -- http://www.sabinresort.com/
Ormoc City
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carl_vilches21

April 27th, 2010, 11:42 AM

Probably the best hotel in the region.:cheers:

oboi

April 28th, 2010, 08:12 AM

urban Iegend

April 28th, 2010, 01:46 PM

hahaha.. thanks! sana nga mag boom :D

oboi

April 28th, 2010, 04:03 PM

hahaha.. thanks! sana nga mag boom :D

Sa iyong sipag at tiyaga at sa tamang paggamit ng iyong galing at talino malayo ang mararating mo. :colgate:

urban Iegend

April 28th, 2010, 04:47 PM

hahaha.. nice one.. sa ngayon parang laro-laro palang namin to.. may isang sem pa ako bago makatapos eh :lol:

ormocanon

April 29th, 2010, 08:51 AM

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ijun

April 29th, 2010, 09:17 AM

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^^^^
iba pa ba ito sa SABIN?
where sya located?
ganda ng pics as always...

@oboi, THANKS for ALIWAN pics....
maski 5th place lang ang PASAKA FESTIVAL of Tanauan, Leyte they never fail us bringing home the recognition maski 5th place lang at least nasa TOP 5 siya in the last editions of ALIWAN.
CONGRATS sa atin! Well-represented ang LEYTE Province (as a whole) through TANAUANs PASAKA FESTIVAL!

ormocanon

April 29th, 2010, 09:28 AM

^^Iba pa yan. Sabin is in Bantigue, 2 kms. from downtown while Villa Hotel is at the heart of the business district just across Superdome and Centrum. :)

ormocanon

April 30th, 2010, 03:18 AM

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Western Leyte College unseats
Asian College of Technology
By Rommel C. Manlosa

THE Western Leyte College Mustangs of Ormoc City unseated defending champions Asian College of Technology (ACT) Cyber Knights, 73-67, in the knockout championship match for the 2010 Visayas Amateur Athletic Association title last Tuesday at the Medellin Sports and Cultural Complex.

The third place trophy went to the Asian College of Science and Technology (Acsat) Lightnings of Dumaguete City, which shocked the Salazar Colleges of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT) Skyblazers, 80-79.

The Lightnings also lost to the Skyblazers, 71-68, at the start of the semifinal round.

Unlike, their 88-65 semifinal loss last Saturday, the Mustangs were in attack mode as they pressured the Cyber Knights with conviction to keep a slim lead after two quarters.

ACT tried a comeback in the final period but all they could manage was cut the lead to 58-54.

The Mustangs outscored the Cebuanos, 19-9, in the fourth to complete the upset.

TJ Napolitano led all scorers with 20 points, while Carl Valencia topped the deposed champions with 17.

carl_vilches21

April 30th, 2010, 03:33 PM

Open na ang Gloria Jeans sa APAC. :D

urban Iegend

May 1st, 2010, 02:17 AM

^^
sosyal na it Palo :D

carl_vilches21

May 1st, 2010, 07:20 AM

^^
Exclusive for APAC agents lang ata. Since it's located inside their canteen.

carl_vilches21

May 1st, 2010, 07:20 AM

^^
Exclusive for APAC agents lang ata. Since it's located inside their canteen.

Green Arrow

May 1st, 2010, 09:53 PM

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Assumption Academy of Tanauan......main building.

Green Arrow

May 1st, 2010, 09:57 PM

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Assumption Academy of Tanauan.....nahubya na ako pagpadako..hehehe

Green Arrow

May 1st, 2010, 11:32 PM

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Tanauan beach at dawn....

(webfind)

ormocanon

May 2nd, 2010, 12:29 PM

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May 2nd, 2010, 12:30 PM

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carl_vilches21

May 2nd, 2010, 01:51 PM

^^
Saan yan kinuha?

ormocanon

May 3rd, 2010, 07:32 AM

^^Bantigue :)

ormocanon

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May 5th, 2010, 11:45 AM

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Green Arrow

May 5th, 2010, 08:10 PM

Nice photos of Gibo.....

carl_vilches21

May 5th, 2010, 08:14 PM

Kumusta ang dusqualification case laban kay GOMA? Di na talaga ako nanonood ng local news.

orville1ph

May 6th, 2010, 03:47 AM

^^ goma is now officially substituted by his wife lucy as candidate for 4th dist. rep.

budzz

May 6th, 2010, 04:01 AM

^^ goma is now officially substituted by his wife lucy as candidate for 4th dist. rep.

what does it mean bai?

orville1ph

May 6th, 2010, 04:07 AM

^^ meaning, si lucy torres na ang kandidato sa pagka-congresswoman sa 4th district :)

carl_vilches21

May 6th, 2010, 01:15 PM

Ohh. I see. Sayang naman.

urban Iegend

May 6th, 2010, 03:28 PM

Tanauan Public Market Redevelopment

pansina it mga tarps.. waray ito bis usa nga picture ni Mayor Tiu.. bisan an iya ngaran guguti an font asya di mababasahan dinhi

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ormocanon

May 7th, 2010, 04:57 AM

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ormocanon

May 8th, 2010, 10:04 AM

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carl_vilches21

May 8th, 2010, 10:06 AM

^^
Diba magkalapit lang ang St. Peter's and Paul's sa San Lorenzo?:D

ormocanon

May 8th, 2010, 10:12 AM

^^Nope, SPC is at the city proper while SLRC is in simangan 4 kms away. Makikita mo yan as you enter the city from Tacloban.:)

mao rong

May 8th, 2010, 11:40 AM

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ormocanon

May 9th, 2010, 10:45 AM

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Ormoc inaugurates new City Hall
“NAHUMAN na gyud.” These were the first words of Mayor Eric C. Codilla’s speech during the inauguration of the new City Hall building last Apr. 26. The shiny edifice in Anubing St. at the government center is considered one of the biggest and most beautiful city halls in the Visayas along with Bacolod’s.
Mayor Codilla stressed on the importance of the City Hall as the seat of power. The old city hall has served the Ormocanons for the past 50 years and he foresees the new building to do the same for the next hundred years and even more. The construction was started in 2000 by then mayor and now Congressman Eufrocino M. Codilla Sr., and took 10 years to complete.
This is because the project wasn’t a priority, with the local government unit (LGU) allotting only P20-30 million annually depending on fund availability so as not to sacrifice basic social services. In 2008, Mayor Codilla was able to raise enough funds to finish the project without resorting to loans by collecting P543 million realty taxes from Energy Development Corp.
The biggest City Hall
Built on a 11,580 sq.m. sprawl, the structure has a P420 million budget allocation but actual cost has reached only P331 million thus far including landscaping and new furniture. Divide this amount to the building’s 14,783.74 sq.m total floor area and it will appear that the city spent P23,000 per sq.m only.
Another P20 million is needed to fully complete the building to include the installation of an elevator unit, development of an 18-stall food court, perimeter wall, minor finishing touches and the purchase of more furniture.
On the 5,137.5 sq.m ground floor can be found the business and service centers made up of the Treasurer’s, Assessor’s Civil Registrar’s, Permits and Licenses, Environment and Natural Resources, Social Welfare and Development, and Civil Security offices.
The Executive area occupies the 4,507.5 sq.m second level consisting of the offices of the Mayor, Budget, Planning and Development, Administrator, Bids and Awards Committee, Accounting, Public Employment, Legal, Information Technology, and Human Resources Management. It also holds three conference rooms and a large social hall.
The 3,887 sq.m third level is occupied by the legislative area consisting of the offices of the vice mayor and councilors, and a spacious session hall. The same floor also accommodates the offices of three national government agencies namely the Civil Service Commission, Civil Registrar’s Office and Commission on Audit. The 566 sq.m. rooftop will serve as a stocking area.
The most advanced, state-of-the-art building
Mayor Codilla said the City Hall’s long completion can be considered a blessing as it is able to avail of modern building technologies that were not yet in the market 10 years ago, one of them being the more aesthetically appealing exterior aluminum cladding which requires less painting cost.
All six entrances at the building’s front and back are glass doors with motion sensing technology that automatically slide open upon detection of people within a two-meter radius. The delayed completion also enabled the city to enjoy discounted prices on materials like airconditioning, PBX wires and accessories for the Local Area Network.
Instead of ordinary roller blinds, the building utilizes modern sunscreen blinds with transparent features that provides outside view even as it blocks sunlight. Another is the mechanical type mobile rack, a space saving, compact filing system with an ergonomic shelf movement.
Region 8’s first green building
Mayor Codilla brushes off criticisms the new City Hall will increase the city’s electric bill, saying the LGU can well afford it especially now it is able to collect P200 million in annual local taxes compared to only P84 million in 2004. Moreover, the new City Hall is the first green building in the region with energy efficient features that make high-level maintenance possible at minimum cost.
For one, it utilizes the latest inverter (cassette type) aircon that provide 30% electricity savings compared to conventional units. It also utilizes long lasting compact fluorescent lights that also reduce energy consumption. Skylights provide illumination to the ground floor corridors while echo stop ceilings also installed to reduce noise pollution.
Even if the new City Hall is completed under his term, Mayor Codilla doesn’t consider the project as his alone, saying its completion is made possible by the collective effort of the Ormocanons, reason why he invited members of the political opposition at the inauguration. None of them came.
Vice Mayor Nepomuceno Aparis in his speech describes the new City Hall as a symbol of the Ormocanons’ collective success. “One of the indicators for progress in a place is infrastructure,” he said. “Today, we can safely say that our city achieved another milestone in this aspect.”
Aparis adds that the City Hall’s inauguration will be remembered for generations. “People will be talking about this day when one of the biggest government buildings in Region 8 which houses the political seat of Ormoc is officially open,” he said. To make the date significant, he proposes that the City Council pass a resolution offering amnesty on unpaid taxes every Apr. 26.
Aparis further admonished government employees to reflect on the positive things the new City Hall can bring. “Let’s not look at the one hectare floor area building as a mere site but as an institution which symbolizes professionalism among its occupants, a place where bickering of employees would not exist.”

Green Arrow

May 9th, 2010, 11:11 AM

Elegant ang Leyte Capitol sa labas...sa loob kaya...? Once lang ako naka pasok jan..And I was not impressed...and quite disappointed to some of the staff.

ormocanon

May 9th, 2010, 11:40 AM

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The ribbon-cutting. Love the canopy design.
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Fountains at the front driveway.
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Like in Ayala Center, all six entrances at the building’s front and back are glass doors with motion sensing technology that automatically slide open upon detection of people within a two-meter radius.
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Skylights and glass walls illuminate the spacious corridors with natural sunlight.
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This ain't an airport terminal.
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mao rong

May 9th, 2010, 12:02 PM

^^wow ang ganda....Congrats!...:cheers:

mao rong

May 9th, 2010, 12:06 PM

Silotan ha may MacArthur...

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carl_vilches21

May 9th, 2010, 02:56 PM

^^
Ada kami hito permi napalit hin silot. Marasa gud. Mas marasa pa didto ha palitan gihnap hin silot ha Bagacay. Mga Reyna'sit tag-iya. :D

mao rong

May 9th, 2010, 03:45 PM

^^the best...yumm...:D

pthfndr19

May 9th, 2010, 10:53 PM

^^sarap ng buko juice!:cheers:

mao rong

May 10th, 2010, 04:05 AM

^^refreshing

ormocanon

May 10th, 2010, 08:01 AM

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Conference room I
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Conference room II
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Mayor's den where guests are served refreshments
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Mayor's staff office
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Desk of the Exec. Asst. V
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Desk of the Exec. Asst. III
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Vanity cabinet at mayor's CR
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ormocanon

May 10th, 2010, 08:29 AM

Richard & Lucy
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Ogie & Wilma Doesnt
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Sex bomb
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jundem_dq63

May 10th, 2010, 08:39 AM

ormocanon

May 10th, 2010, 11:19 AM

Thanks @mao rong and @jundem! :)

Linguine

May 10th, 2010, 11:43 AM

^^^^^^

Wow.....Congrats Ormoc on your New City Hall.......:cheers::cheers::cheers:...:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:...:)

ormocanon

May 11th, 2010, 02:06 PM

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Conference room
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Secretary's desk
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Vice mayor's staff work stations
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Firelady

May 11th, 2010, 02:54 PM

waraywaray architect

May 11th, 2010, 03:48 PM

waraywaray architect

May 11th, 2010, 04:00 PM

Green Arrow

May 11th, 2010, 07:30 PM

Hi SSCers I am planning to travel to Biliran for the weekend, any suggestions, ideas, on what to see and where to stay? we are budget travelers.. and like to see nature.. waterfalls, beach, hiking - but easy trip we are not extreme outdoor athletes... suggestions are super appreciated

Try Higatangan Island where you will see the shifting sand bar...and some resorts over Almeria town...A number of budget hotels there...just ask when you get there..Enjoy your trip...

ormocanon

May 12th, 2010, 11:11 AM

THE DESIGN OF THE RAILINGS ARE NOT SAFE FOR TODDLERS. HORIZONTAL RAILS ATTRACT KIDS TO CLIMB, AND THE SPACING IS TOO WIDE. MAHULOG UNYA ANG MGA BATA FROM THE SECOND FLOOR.

I DISAGREE WITH MAYOR CODILLA. IT LOOKS LIKE THIS ENORMOUS BUILDING WILL CONSUME A WHOLE LOT MORE ENERGY THAN HE MIGHT THINK. THE DESIGN OF THE AC UNITS BEING USED ALONE DOESN'T COUNT, BUT HOW WELL THE BUILDING IS PROPERLY INSULATED AS WELL. IF THERE IS NOT ENOUGH INSULATION, THERE IS A BIG POSSIBILITY OF THERMAL/HEAT TRANSFER, ESPECIALLY THAT THE REGION IS SO HOT. REFERENCING TO MY EXPERIENCE IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY IN THE PHILIPPINES, MOST LIKELY THIS BUILDING DID NOT UTILIZE AS MUCH INSULATION IT NEEDED, COUPLED WITH THE AMOUNT OF GLASS UTILIZED IN ITS ENTIRETY. THE TYPE OF GLASS THAT WAS USED WILL AFFECT THE CONDITION OF THE INTERIOR. HOLLOW BLOCK WALLS DOESN'T GET INSULATION AS TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES THERE --JUST PLASTER FINISH --WHICH GET LITTLE OR NO INSULATION VALUE. WHAT ABOUT THE ROOF/CEILINGS? DOES IT ALSO HAVE INSULATION?

IF HE IS REALLY FOR SAVING ENERGY CONSUMPTION, HE SHOULD HAVE UTILIZED SOLAR POWER TO COMPENSATE AS MUCH AS 60-70% OR MORE OF THE NEEDED ENERGY TO RUN THE ENTIRE BUILDING. THAT'S A WHOLE LOT OF SAVINGS. HE CAN ALSO UTILIZE RAINWATER HARVESTING AND GREYWATER RECYCLING FOR USE IN LANDSCAPING AND FLUSHING OF TOILETS.

YOU CANNOT LABEL A BUILDING TO BE "GREEN" JUST BECAUSE YOU USE COMPACT FLUORESCENT. THAT'S A MISUNDERSTANDING OF THE TERM.
Mr. Architect sir,

I referred your concerns to Ms. Maribeth Tabucanon-Ebcas, architect of our new City Hall and here are her replies:

She assured the building has insulation though she didn't elaborate. With regards to the aircon, she said: "In theory, the inverter type of aircon is more efficient in energy saving and temperature control. It's compressor motor is driven by direct current (thereby a current inverter is installed in this air con) and its speed is variable. The compressor regulates the temperature by speeding up or slowing down the rpm of the compressor, When the desired room temperature is reached, the compressor motor will run at a constant medium speed. The normal air can regulates temperature by turning the compressor on and off."

She said the suggestion on the utilization of solar power and rainwater is well taken. On the green building label, she answers: "We use the term ‘green’ it’s a green building trends or sustainable building, meaning using the environmental friendly, resource-efficient, eco-friendly architectural materials, furniture, modular type of office partition, ergonomic compact filing system, thermal comfort sunscreen roller blinds, inverter cooling system, exterior metal cladding…"

Finally, she says your comments on the ramps' railings are well taken.

Thanks for the comments sir @Waraywaray. Keep them coming.

waraywaray architect

May 12th, 2010, 02:59 PM

Mr. Architect sir,

I referred your concerns to Ms. Maribeth Tabucanon-Ebcas, architect of our new City Hall and here are her replies:

She assured the building has insulation though she didn't elaborate. With regards to the aircon, she said: "In theory, the inverter type of aircon is more efficient in energy saving and temperature control. It's compressor motor is driven by direct current (thereby a current inverter is installed in this air con) and its speed is variable. The compressor regulates the temperature by speeding up or slowing down the rpm of the compressor, When the desired room temperature is reached, the compressor motor will run at a constant medium speed. The normal air can regulates temperature by turning the compressor on and off."

She said the suggestion on the utilization of solar power and rainwater is well taken. On the green building label, she answers: "We use the term ‘green’ it’s a green building trends or sustainable building, meaning using the environmental friendly, resource-efficient, eco-friendly architectural materials, furniture, modular type of office partition, ergonomic compact filing system, thermal comfort sunscreen roller blinds, inverter cooling system, exterior metal cladding…"

Finally, she says your comments on the ramps' railings are well taken.

Thanks for the comments sir @Waraywaray. Keep them coming.
THANKS SO MUCH. WELL, I DIDN'T EXPECT HER TO REPLY, JUST GIVING MY COMMENTS. ANYWAYS, I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY MORE FURTHER WHY INSULATION IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN A CONDITIONED SPACE. BESIDE CONTROLLING HUMIDITY AND PREVENTING MOLDS, INSTALLING AN INSULATION IS GOOD, BUT THERE NEEDS TO BE A CALCULATION AS TO HOW MUCH VOLUME OF SPACE THAT NEEDS TO BE INSULATED, AND THE MATERIALS USED TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT(GLASS, CHB, GYPSUM, ETC.). THIS CALCULATION (WHICH CAN BE DONE BY A MECHANICAL ENGINEER) DETERMINES THE "R" VALUE OF THE INSULATION TO BE USED TO MEASURE THE THERMAL RESISTANCE. YOU CANNOT JUST INSTALL INSULATION ON THE WALLS AND CEILING WITHOUT FIGURING OUT WHETHER THE "R" VALUE IS SUFFICIENT OR NOT. IF YOUR INSULATION IS NOT ENOUGH FOR A GIVEN SPACE, YOUR AC UNIT WILL CONSTANTLY WORK HARDER TO MEET THE REQUIRED DEMAND TEMPERATURE. THE MORE IT WORKS, THE MORE ENERGY CONSUMED. IT'S BETTER IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH OR MORE THAN ENOUGH INSULATION TO KEEP THE AC UNIT FROM WORKING TOO HARD.THE PHILIPPINES USUALLY DOESN'T HAVE THIS CALCULATION AS SET OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION.

ON THE RAILINGS, I SUGGEST USING VERTICAL PICKETS/RAILS SPACED AT MAXIMUM 4" OR 100MM ON CENTERS, AND THE HEIGHT IS 42" TO THE TOP OF THE HANDRAIL. THIS WILL PREVENT KIDS FROM CLIMBING, AND THE SPACING IS TIGHT ENOUGH SO THAT THE KIDS HEAD WILL NOT FIT IN BETWEEN THE VERTICAL RAILS. ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HORIZONTAL RAIL IS ABOUT 50MM OR 2" MAXIMUM. THE HANDRAIL FOR THE RAMP (AND STAIRS) SHOULD BE MAXIMUM 1-1/2" DIAMETER FOR EASY AND TIGHT GRASPING. IF THESE ARE MET, THEN THE RAILING IS SURE TO BE SAFE. JUST A SUGGESTION.

ijun

May 13th, 2010, 09:03 AM

THANKS SO MUCH. WELL, I DIDN'T EXPECT HER TO REPLY, JUST GIVING MY COMMENTS. ANYWAYS, I WOULD LIKE TO CLARIFY MORE FURTHER WHY INSULATION IS AN IMPORTANT ELEMENT IN A CONDITIONED SPACE. BESIDE CONTROLLING HUMIDITY AND PREVENTING MOLDS, INSTALLING AN INSULATION IS GOOD, BUT THERE NEEDS TO BE A CALCULATION AS TO HOW MUCH VOLUME OF SPACE THAT NEEDS TO BE INSULATED, AND THE MATERIALS USED TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT(GLASS, CHB, GYPSUM, ETC.). THIS CALCULATION (WHICH CAN BE DONE BY A MECHANICAL ENGINEER) DETERMINES THE "R" VALUE OF THE INSULATION TO BE USED TO MEASURE THE THERMAL RESISTANCE. YOU CANNOT JUST INSTALL INSULATION ON THE WALLS AND CEILING WITHOUT FIGURING OUT WHETHER THE "R" VALUE IS SUFFICIENT OR NOT. IF YOUR INSULATION IS NOT ENOUGH FOR A GIVEN SPACE, YOUR AC UNIT WILL CONSTANTLY WORK HARDER TO MEET THE REQUIRED DEMAND TEMPERATURE. THE MORE IT WORKS, THE MORE ENERGY CONSUMED. IT'S BETTER IF YOU HAVE ENOUGH OR MORE THAN ENOUGH INSULATION TO KEEP THE AC UNIT FROM WORKING TOO HARD.THE PHILIPPINES USUALLY DOESN'T HAVE THIS CALCULATION AS SET OF STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION.

ON THE RAILINGS, I SUGGEST USING VERTICAL PICKETS/RAILS SPACED AT MAXIMUM 4" OR 100MM ON CENTERS, AND THE HEIGHT IS 42" TO THE TOP OF THE HANDRAIL. THIS WILL PREVENT KIDS FROM CLIMBING, AND THE SPACING IS TIGHT ENOUGH SO THAT THE KIDS HEAD WILL NOT FIT IN BETWEEN THE VERTICAL RAILS. ALSO MAKE SURE THAT THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND THE HORIZONTAL RAIL IS ABOUT 50MM OR 2" MAXIMUM. THE HANDRAIL FOR THE RAMP (AND STAIRS) SHOULD BE MAXIMUM 1-1/2" DIAMETER FOR EASY AND TIGHT GRASPING. IF THESE ARE MET, THEN THE RAILING IS SURE TO BE SAFE. JUST A SUGGESTION.

^^^^
I totally agree with you!

Perharps, insulators / thermal heat insulations are quite expensive, that's why most buildings here in the philippines are not used to put insulators, unless if there's a room needed to be insulated like HVAC rooms, Chiller rooms, AV rooms etc.

jrav_atan

May 14th, 2010, 05:25 AM

ijun

May 14th, 2010, 11:37 AM

Many have mentioned here about Bacolod City Hall. I've been to Bacolod na 3 times and I've passed by their city hall a couple of times already. For me, mas maganda pa rin ang Ormoc City Hall kaya lang, I dont like the idea of putting a wall around it. Parang hindi siya welcoming.

^^^^
First and foremost, WELCOME! @jrav?_atan to the thread!

Really? Nakakatouch naman. Baka ang old city hall ang nakita mo sa may downtown area. Meron kasi silang mas malaki, mas maganda, mas moderno, parang White House ang dating malayo sa downtown area nila (i forgot the name ng brgy). Pero I respect your opinion nakakataba ka ng puso sa lahat ng mga Ormocanon.
BTW, taga saan ka?
Hoping maging regular forumer ka na din kagaya namin. :lol:

jrav_atan

May 14th, 2010, 05:13 PM

Thanks ijun.. Ive been following this thread for more than a month na. Actually, I'm from Ormoc, I passed by the new city hall last week when I went home during the elections. Its the best city hall I've seen, it doesn't look like one. Thanks again.

Mars Uy

May 15th, 2010, 02:20 AM

Ang ganda ng bagong City Hall ng Ormoc. :cheers: Sana ganyan din ang City Hall ng Tacloban. :D Go Ormoc!

urban Iegend

May 16th, 2010, 12:59 PM

^^
wala pa atang plano palitan ang City Hall ng Tacloban.. yun nga lang hiwa-hiwalay ang offices (CEO, Legislative Building, City Health Office, Kanhuraw Business Center etc..) pero walking distance lang mula sa City Hall :)

ormocanon

May 17th, 2010, 05:50 AM

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Secretary's desk
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budzz

May 19th, 2010, 07:05 AM

budzz

May 19th, 2010, 07:15 AM

ormocanon

May 19th, 2010, 07:37 AM

^^Ako bay, feeling ko deserving ko. :lol:

urban Iegend

May 19th, 2010, 01:08 PM

ormocanon for VM 2013 :D

Green Arrow

May 19th, 2010, 07:28 PM

CONGRATS TO ORMOC CITY....FOR THE NEW CITY HALL....@Ormocanon..nice fotos...

Linguine

May 20th, 2010, 06:42 AM

:)......yummy...

‘Sahang, imbao, nukos, bihod, sisi, tuyom, mamsa’-Ormoc’s best seafoods

By Micky Fenix
Philippine Daily Inquirer

DateFirst Posted 22:05:00 05/20/2010

ORMOC IS AN ODD CITY IN Leyte province. Instead of Waray as the spoken language, Cebuano is the lingua franca. The proximity to Cebu is given as one of the reasons for the different language. But when the Cebuano-speaking southern Leyte was carved out of Leyte province, Ormoc wasn’t part of it because it was outside the mountain range that served as natural border between the two provinces. Daily, people travel to Cebu and back via the ferry that everyone calls “supercat.”

From Tacloban, it takes around three hours to Ormoc by vehicle. The roads are good and you pass through a zigzag route up and then down the mountain showing a breathtaking view of Ormoc bay.

Pineapple was the first thing that came to mind when I knew I was going to Ormoc. I had tasted the smallish fruit many times and it was always pointed out to me that it’s the sweetest variety in the country and that locally, it was called “Queen.” It was always served with the core included because it was crunchy, not hard the way it is with the usual pineapple one can get.

It is the same Formosa variety as that grown in Bicol where it is a major crop in Daet, Camarines Norte. But having tasted both, the Daet version at regional exhibits and the Ormoc Queen in Leyte, I can say the latter is consistently sweet. It must be the climate and soil, the terroir that the French like to cite when they explain the taste of their wines. It must also be the constitution of the fertilizers used.

Finally I saw where those pineapples grow in Ormoc. The farm was off the highway and when it was before us, the land had a tinge of pink. A closer look at the pineapple revealed how its fruit had reddish traces at the edges of the eyes, the crown and the base and how the leaves had a red hue at its center. From afar also, the rows of greens were perfectly in line and undulated conforming to the wave-like landscape.

It’s quite sad that this kind of pineapple hardly reaches other places like Manila. The variety can’t be canned. And once it’s harvested, the shelf life is so short.

So a refreshing chilled juice of fresh Queen pineapple was the perfect welcome to Sabin Hotel in Ormoc City. It was Butch Larrazabal who brought us to the farm and it was his father, Sabin, who first grew the “Queen” variety in the place. The hotel is laid out so well that the view from the lobby is of the mountains and the sea. And it was a pleasant surprise to have a big swimming pool dominating the garden area.

Most attractive seafood

It’s the market where one must go to learn about ingredients, taste preferences and the terms used in the place.

Perhaps the most attractive seafood in Ormoc is the shellfish. Sahang with its peach color has a distinct shape because of the pointed parts on one of its sides. The imbao are huge clams and the way to open each is to hit the thin white shells together till the shells crack. When the sahang is cooked, the flesh inside can be removed by pulling on a hook-like claw. And the imbao is perfect, cooked or uncooked.

The big nukos (squid) is not to be found in Manila markets. You can just imagine how big the pieces will be when one orders calamares.

Because the seas offer so much produce, salting and, for the bigger fish, drying, makes it a big industry and so deserves its own section at the market. Pails of fish and shrimp pastes and salted fish of all sizes are there. But the salted bihod (fish roe), sisi (little oysters) and tuyom (sea urchin) are all in bottles inside the stalls of the main market.

We bought what we thought should be an interesting lunch. Small mamsa (talakitok, jack) was grilled. The imbao was boiled as tinola. The sahang with coconut milk was perfect.

Breakfast consisted of Ormoc specialties. There was chorizo, the pieces round rather than elongated and smaller in size. I was told that one of the suppliers makes about 50 kilos a day and then sends them out to Tacloban, especially. Our very Visayan breakfast had tinola, fresh fish that is boiled just a bit and soured slightly. Dried lapu lapu (grouper) was fried and served with a sweet-sour sauce. A unique suman combined three kinds in one—kabog (millet), morón (ground glutinous rice with chocolate) and the regular rice—called “Tres Marias.” Brewed coffee and thick chocolate completed the breakfast picture.

source (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/food/food/view/20100520-270986/Sahang-imbao-nukos-bihod-sisi-tuyom-mamsa-Ormocs-best-seafoods)

carl_vilches21

May 20th, 2010, 07:34 AM

^^
Kalami. :cheers:

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 07:40 AM

^^The article mentioned chorizo. My family swears its better than Pampanga's and they even took some back to Manila. Too bad but the writer didn't seem to eat lechon. They say lechon Cebu is the best but I differ. Katilaw nako sa inasal nila and I can say with all honesty lechon Ormoc is tastier.
ormocanon for VM 2013 :D
Thanks urban for the vote of confidence. You can claim your P3,500 in my office. :D
CONGRATS TO ORMOC CITY....FOR THE NEW CITY HALL....@Ormocanon..nice fotos...
Thanks, bro. :)

carl_vilches21

May 20th, 2010, 07:56 AM

Da best ko ang barbecue diyan sa plaza. :D Masasarap. :D:D:D

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 09:50 AM

^^Really? Sino sa kanila, este -- alin dun? :naughty:

orville1ph

May 20th, 2010, 09:58 AM

^^ do they serve any more other than barbeque huh ormocanon? :lol:

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 10:04 AM

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ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 10:05 AM

^^ do they serve any more other than barbeque huh ormocanon? :lol:
Pangutana si @carl, bangin suheto sya. :lol:

orville1ph

May 20th, 2010, 10:13 AM

orville1ph

May 20th, 2010, 10:27 AM

Pangutana si @carl, bangin suheto sya. :lol:

^^ kinse años pa baya na si carl. wala pa na siya'y kabalangkaagan sa mga butang labaw pa sa barbeque diha sa ormoc :lol: :lol: :lol:

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 10:27 AM

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 10:31 AM

^^ kinse años pa baya na si carl. wala pa na siya'y kabalangkaagan sa mga butang labaw pa sa barbeque diha sa ormoc :lol: :lol: :lol:
Sige lang kay wholesome man sad ang food park namo diri. :devil: Me gatas pa pala sa labi si Carl.

orville1ph

May 20th, 2010, 10:34 AM

^^ same with mars. sila ang mga baby pa sa tacloban thread, two of the most active, in fact :lol:

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 10:39 AM

^^Ayoko ng baby, gusto ko babes or jiggas. :D

orville1ph

May 20th, 2010, 10:48 AM

^^ baby damulag ba :lol: jiggas? a, daghan man diha sa ormoc. pero i know dili ka makapatuyang diha sa ormoc kay ma-headline jud ka :lol: dire na lang sa tacloban :okay:

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 11:01 AM

^^ baby damulag ba :lol: jiggas? a, daghan man diha sa ormoc. pero i know dili ka makapatuyang diha sa ormoc kay ma-headline jud ka :lol: dire na lang sa tacloban :okay:
Mao!

carl_vilches21

May 20th, 2010, 11:36 AM

Nalibak naman ngay-an ak didi.:lol::jk: Pareha diay mo ni Urban no, Mga jiggas ang gipangita. :rofl::jk:

ormocanon

May 20th, 2010, 11:47 AM

Asa man si @budz? Post sana sya ng mga babes from So. Leyte. :)

budzz

May 20th, 2010, 03:44 PM

Asa man si @budz? Post sana sya ng mga babes from So. Leyte. :)

dia ra ko sa palibot..nag pamiid ra gud hahaha

unsa nga klase nga babes imo gusto? hehe

budzz

May 20th, 2010, 03:51 PM

^^Ako bay, feeling ko deserving ko. :lol:

cge manglansad ta sa 2013...disappointed ko kaajo sa outcome sa local elections porya bojag ang mga tawo morag nawong og kwarta :)

carl_vilches21

May 21st, 2010, 01:06 PM

CR sa Rafael's Farm :lol:

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp197/carl_vilches21/23587_377015171932_580871932_427273.jpg

Perfect for lovers ....

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp197/carl_vilches21/23587_377015181932_580871932_427273.jpg

And for dogs too.:lol:

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp197/carl_vilches21/23587_377015266932_580871932_427274.jpg

ormocanon

May 22nd, 2010, 04:42 AM

^^How much ang entrance fee sa Rafael's farm? I don't see any swimming so what activities can we do there?
cge manglansad ta sa 2013...disappointed ko kaajo sa outcome sa local elections porya bojag ang mga tawo morag nawong og kwarta :)
Ngano man bay, kinsa diay imo gisuportahan ug kinsay nadaog?

carl_vilches21

May 22nd, 2010, 05:06 AM

Wala'y entrance fee kung mukaon mo sa restaurant. Kung purpose ninyo mag picture2x og siaw2x ra, 20 pesos ang bayad. Naa may boating. Bisag wa'y swimming lingaw ra gihapon. :D

carl_vilches21

May 22nd, 2010, 05:07 AM

Masarap yung pagkain nila diyan. :D Marami kasing magagandang lugar diyan kaya di ka mabo-bored. :D

ormocanon

May 22nd, 2010, 05:28 AM

^^Ah ok. How much ang boat ride and pila ang maximum number of passengers? :)

amigo32

May 22nd, 2010, 05:45 AM

TAGA ORMOC!

LUCY, RICHARD O SINO MAN!

puede ba rito mag reklamo?lol sana namn gawan ng paraan ma control mga driver dyan, akala namn nila, sobrang yaman naming bumaba sa eroplano:D nagtitipid nga eh kaya nag eroplano. talo pa taxi sa manila, 120 pesos aircon na taxi, sa kanila 400 tricycle?

kasi namn maganda na sana dyan kami sa ormoc airport palagi, ang problema, sobra mag charge ang mga tricycle driver natin dyan, kaya sa tacloban na uli kami. 400 pesos papuntang terminal lang? meron pa nga isang pamilya, puti yung tatay, aba tinaga din, 50 per head hanggang highway lang namn, kaya ayun, hindi na sila sumakay, naglakad na lang, kawawa nga yung mga bata. nalampasan kasi namin, kaya alam ko anong nagyari, sabi ng driver ng tricycle na sinakyan namin. tapos napatanong din ako after a few minutes, sabi ko boss magkano ba bayad? sabi nya 100. aba apat kami so 400 yun? bakit namn ang mahal kako? dati hindi namn ganun, medyo tumaas din pressure, kasi parang hold up harapan. at sabi pa nya, hindi namn namin kayo pinipilit sir eh, puede ka bumaba. lalo akong nagalit, sa gitna ba namn ng palayan ako ibaba, sabi ko sige ibaba mo ako rito, makikita mo ireklamo kita sa LTO

carl_vilches21

May 22nd, 2010, 06:09 AM

^^Ah ok. How much ang boat ride and pila ang maximum number of passengers? :)

Walang bayad ang boat ride. 2-4 ang passengers. Pwede kamo ra ang magbugsay. Pwede sad mo mag request. :D

TAGA ORMOC!

LUCY, RICHARD O SINO MAN!

puede ba rito mag reklamo?lol sana namn gawan ng paraan ma control mga driver dyan, akala namn nila, sobrang yaman naming bumaba sa eroplano:D nagtitipid nga eh kaya nag eroplano. talo pa taxi sa manila, 120 pesos aircon na taxi, sa kanila 400 tricycle?

kasi namn maganda na sana dyan kami sa ormoc airport palagi, ang problema, sobra mag charge ang mga tricycle driver natin dyan, kaya sa tacloban na uli kami. 400 pesos papuntang terminal lang? meron pa nga isang pamilya, puti yung tatay, aba tinaga din, 50 per head hanggang highway lang namn, kaya ayun, hindi na sila sumakay, naglakad na lang, kawawa nga yung mga bata. nalampasan kasi namin, kaya alam ko anong nagyari, sabi ng driver ng tricycle na sinakyan namin. tapos napatanong din ako after a few minutes, sabi ko boss magkano ba bayad? sabi nya 100. aba apat kami so 400 yun? bakit namn ang mahal kako? dati hindi namn ganun, medyo tumaas din pressure, kasi parang hold up harapan. at sabi pa nya, hindi namn namin kayo pinipilit sir eh, puede ka bumaba. lalo akong nagalit, sa gitna ba namn ng palayan ako ibaba, sabi ko sige ibaba mo ako rito, makikita mo ireklamo kita sa LTO

:ohno::ohno::ohno: Dito sa Tacloban 100 lang papuntang airport, kung ipakyaw mo ang trycicle. Sana maayos ang problemang iyan. Mayaman ka naman talaga amigo.:lol:

urban Iegend

May 22nd, 2010, 06:16 AM

mas matipid pa siguro kung mag start operations na ang ML Metered Taxis sa Tac.. wala na makikitang trikes sa airport :D

carl_vilches21

May 22nd, 2010, 06:22 AM

Tama. Mabubura na rin ang mga Spider Cabs. :lol: Na mahal liwat manukot.:bash:

ormocanon

May 22nd, 2010, 07:24 AM

@amigo: Next time bay wag kang sasakay ng tricycle, meron namang mga rent a cars like Innovas sa parking lot. P100 lang per passenger, sulit na kasi aircon at comportable. :)

ormocanon

May 22nd, 2010, 07:58 AM

Would like to propose to the mods the creation of an Eastern Visayas Infrastructure & Urban Planning thread where we can post infra news updates and discuss our development dreams for our beloved region. What do you think, guys? :)

amigo32

May 22nd, 2010, 08:58 AM

@amigo: Next time bay wag kang sasakay ng tricycle, meron namang mga rent a cars like Innovas sa parking lot. P100 lang per passenger, sulit na kasi aircon at comportable. :)

ang alam ko isa lang ang allowed na car doon, pero 2 years ago ko pa yan alam, yun kasi nasakyan namin papuntang Hindang sabi nya, sya lang daw allowed na sasakyan doon. isa lang. lol. kaya iniisip walang ibang choice kundi tricycle papuntang terminal. ok lang sana yung tricycle, babayaran ang to and from the airport, pero hwag namn 400. kawawa namn mga taong napipilitan na sumakay, kasi lahat ng tricycle ganun maningil.

kaya just recently sa Tacloban na ako pag galing manila. napag usapan nga din namin noong nakasabay ko sa van, sabi nila ayaw din nila mag ormoc, dahil nga sa mahal ang singilan doon. o di ba sinong mawawalan? taga ormoc din.

sa akin namn sana fair pricing lang, control lang namn yan ng local government na ipagbawal ang over charging. laking kawalan kaya ng syudad kung ganun.

sa halip na kumita sila, ayun hindi kasi, sa tacloban na lang , pero maganda sana kasi malapit lang sa south, tulad namin sa south, ormoc nga sana ang choice.

pag nagkaroon ng flight sa Hilongos or Maasin, goodbye talag Ormoc kung hindi sila magbago:D

carl_vilches21

May 22nd, 2010, 09:22 AM

ormocanon

May 22nd, 2010, 09:25 AM

ang alam ko isa lang ang allowed na car doon, pero 2 years ago ko pa yan alam, yun kasi nasakyan namin papuntang Hindang sabi nya, sya lang daw allowed na sasakyan doon. isa lang. lol. kaya iniisip walang ibang choice kundi tricycle papuntang terminal. ok lang sana yung tricycle, babayaran ang to and from the airport, pero hwag namn 400. kawawa namn mga taong napipilitan na sumakay, kasi lahat ng tricycle ganun maningil.

kaya just recently sa Tacloban na ako pag galing manila. napag usapan nga din namin noong nakasabay ko sa van, sabi nila ayaw din nila mag ormoc, dahil nga sa mahal ang singilan doon. o di ba sinong mawawalan? taga ormoc din.

sa akin namn sana fair pricing lang, control lang namn yan ng local government na ipagbawal ang over charging. laking kawalan kaya ng syudad kung ganun.

sa halip na kumita sila, ayun hindi kasi, sa tacloban na lang , pero maganda sana kasi malapit lang sa south, tulad namin sa south, ormoc nga sana ang choice.

pag nagkaroon ng flight sa Hilongos or Maasin, goodbye talag Ormoc kung hindi sila magbago:D
Lots of things have changed the past two years. I think the problem is info drive regarding the transpo service in our airport that would help visitors who are unfamiliar with the place. I'll suggest the rent-a-cars to carry placards and the guards to assist passengers on transpo.
That would be great. :D YOu could start one na dun sa Transportation thread. :D:D
How do I do that?

urban Iegend

May 23rd, 2010, 06:44 AM

APAC Leyte's newest account..

http://komplettie.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/google_logo_31.jpg
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

carl_vilches21

May 23rd, 2010, 06:55 AM

Ano it ibig sabihin hito Reeve?:D

urban Iegend

May 23rd, 2010, 07:07 AM

ha ira nauntog it iba nga tawag kun may nareklamo/napakiana/napabulig ha google :lol:

amo ini it iba nga accounts hit APAC Leyte:
The McClatchy Company
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_McClatchy_Company

Sirius
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sirius_Satellite_Radio

carl_vilches21

May 23rd, 2010, 07:21 AM

Bigatin na gud hira. :D:D:D

amigo32

May 23rd, 2010, 08:31 AM

Bigatin na gud hira. :D:D:D

bakit coins ba ang binabayad kaya bigatin?:D

kaloy joke laang:D

ijun

May 24th, 2010, 06:37 AM

Newest website anything about Leyte....

http://www.clickhaleyte.com/images/clicktext.jpg

SOURCE: http://www.clickhaleyte.com/index.php

urban Iegend

May 24th, 2010, 05:25 PM

Tadyaw Beach Resort and Spa
Tolosa, Leyte

(napakagaling ng mag asawang Ruiz) :D
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs261.snc3/27730_393861095043_46799865043_4562642_569514_n.jpg

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:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

carl_vilches21

May 24th, 2010, 05:42 PM

^^
DANG! :bash::lol: @ormocanon, andito na ang hinahanap mo.:D

urban Iegend

May 24th, 2010, 05:50 PM

^^
yan ang mga pambato ng Leyte Oriental :lol:

carl_vilches21

May 24th, 2010, 05:51 PM

Magaling kan mang-recruit @urban. Ha ha ha

urban Iegend

May 24th, 2010, 06:01 PM

Naval, Biliran

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3440/3394610320_3361218cfb.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3419/3393799933_72bbb2bda5.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3564/3393832311_149bc87119.jpg

^^
sa Biliran naman! :banana:

urban Iegend

May 24th, 2010, 06:06 PM

eto medyo OT:

http://img237.imageshack.us/img237/8854/justenejarojs9.jpg

Beautiful Filipino model (actually half Filipina half Puerto Rican) Justene Jaro was born 17 November 1983 in Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines.
She was raised in Atlanta, Georgia.
Justene is 5'5" and weighs 120 pounds.
She does a lot of Import Modeling. In case you didnt know, an Import Model is someone that is "hired to drive consumer demand for a product, service, brand, or concept by directly interacting with consumers".

carl_vilches21

May 24th, 2010, 06:09 PM

^^
Ang ganda. :D

ormocanon

May 25th, 2010, 02:19 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393861110043_46799865043_4562643_8116747_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs311.ash1/27730_393861605043_46799865043_4562651_4235690_n.jpg

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393862405043_46799865043_4562687_3889261_n.jpg
That's what I'm talking about! :clown:

ormocanon

May 26th, 2010, 02:20 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs431.ash1/23861_1369968444621_1094013516_31370463_7282222_n.jpg

Linguine

May 26th, 2010, 07:52 AM

nice.....:D

Tadyaw Beach Resort and Spa
Tolosa, Leyte

(napakagaling ng mag asawang Ruiz) :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393861110043_46799865043_4562643_8116747_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs311.ash1/27730_393861605043_46799865043_4562651_4235690_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs311.ash1/27730_393861615043_46799865043_4562652_4620218_n.jpg

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Kaltehitze

May 26th, 2010, 11:48 AM

Tadyaw Beach Resort and Spa
Tolosa, Leyte

(napakagaling ng mag asawang Ruiz) :D

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393861110043_46799865043_4562643_8116747_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs311.ash1/27730_393861605043_46799865043_4562651_4235690_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393861140043_46799865043_4562645_2551173_n.jpg

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393862380043_46799865043_4562683_7364344_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs281.snc3/27730_393862405043_46799865043_4562687_3889261_n.jpg

:drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:

Ooh la! la!:cheers:

ormocanon

May 27th, 2010, 05:11 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3410/4641560832_dfe74c160d_o.jpg

ormocanon

May 27th, 2010, 06:14 AM

Wear your shades as the venue will be embraced
with blinding strobe lights and reflectors.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs327.ash1/28535_1465957851639_1314309098_1198206_6108562_n.jpg

carl_vilches21

May 27th, 2010, 06:26 AM

^^
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

urban Iegend

May 27th, 2010, 06:29 AM

^^
nice.. buti pa dyan sa Ormoc.. nakakasawa na ang mga pakulo ng ClubZone (Party/Event Prod.) wala kasing bago.. yung Big Boss Daddy naman puro Basketball at Concerts nalang..

ormocanon

May 27th, 2010, 06:31 AM

^^Still, mas marami pa ring choices jan sa inyo. :)

ormocanon

May 28th, 2010, 01:54 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4056/4646815865_636c9a7783_o.jpg

SP Session Hall
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4068/4646804405_19f2fd535d_o.jpg

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http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4646804391_754711b4b6_o.jpg

Social Hall
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4037/4646804397_4ab09db9d6_o.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4032/4646804399_dcbc3644b1_o.jpg

carl_vilches21

May 28th, 2010, 03:52 PM

Ang ganda. Kitang-kita na hindi nakurakot ang pondo.:lol:

ormocanon

May 29th, 2010, 04:44 AM

^^You're right. The project was allotted P420M but only P331M was utilized although P20M will still be spent to fully complete the structure. Still, that's a P69M savings from the estimated budget. Kung kurakot pa ang mga Codilla, nabulsa na ang P69M na savings. :)

ormocanon

May 29th, 2010, 02:37 PM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4001/4649924174_e70ee1125e_b.jpg

HR Dept.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4027/4649924182_36dd7f112c_b.jpg

Accounting office
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Treasurer's office
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4030/4649924216_c72eb7ebfe_b.jpg

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Green Arrow

May 30th, 2010, 06:59 PM

ganda talaga city hall ng ormoc... dika kaya naiinggit ang mga taga city hall tacloban? just asking...

urban Iegend

May 31st, 2010, 05:32 AM

The Skimboarding Capital of the Philippines

by patoy (http://www.flickr.com/photos/patoy/)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4008/4647264763_70e827cf28_o.jpg

ormocanon

May 31st, 2010, 05:44 AM

Photos taken by Geoffrey Aparis Jr.

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Nangita pa ko'g pics ng actual game last Saturday. :)

Green Arrow

June 1st, 2010, 09:54 AM

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/89/57/45967598/2_129500459l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/89/57/45967598/2_278067121l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/89/57/45967598/2_928651187l.jpg

photos from tribu tanaw.

Green Arrow

June 1st, 2010, 10:12 AM

Waray ba taga-Palo or taga other towns na forumers para naman ma-share nyo ang development ng lugar niyo.

carl_vilches21

June 2nd, 2010, 05:23 AM

Hapit naman ngay-an matapos. :D

mao rong

June 3rd, 2010, 05:13 AM

http://www.samarnews.com/GIF/samarnewsbanner5.gif

Works at historic MacArthur Hotel may not meet deadline, province to look for other investors

TACLOBAN CITY – As rehabilitation work at the MacArthur Park Beach Resort Hotel is stalled, the provincial government of Leyte is giving the Singaporean-backed conglomerate LKY Property Holdings to finish the rehabilitation by October this year.

However, Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla said during the recent Harampang ha PIA, he doubts works will be finished and meet up with the expected deadline.

More likely, he said, the two parties, the province and the developer, may have to go back to discussing again the terms of the 25-year contract to rehabilitate and turn the property into a world-class hotel under a more or less P300 million investment.

With the developer’s failure to finish up the job as agreed, the governor added, can be constituted as ‘breach of contract’.

“That’s what we have to further discuss. We are giving them the deadline till October,” the governor said.

He likewise disclosed partly the reason why rehabilitation works were stalled was that the same conglomerate is rehabilitating the Mayon Imperial Hotel in Legazpi City, Albay, another in Camarines Sur and has already invested in millions with the said projects.

If the schedule was followed, Gov. Petilla said, by this time there should already have been villas erected while construction of the hotel’s main building was being expected to commence between July to September this year.

“As it is now, I don’t think the schedule was followed and I doubt they could finish up on the date stated in our agreement,” Gov. Petilla said.

With this situation, the province is already scouting for other interested and willing investors who can turn the property into a world-class hotel to entice more tourism activity into the province.

To recall, the provincial government initiated the turn over of the hotel some years back before the Philippine Tourism Authority could declare it not to be earning enough revenue to continue operation.

The hotel has not seen that much improvements under the PTA then because, as with other PTA-run hotels in the country, requests for materials for the hotel was centralized and takes time before the request is fully catered to.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo then directed the provincial government to take over the management and operations in January 2009, built by then First Lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos in the town of Palo, Leyte, and sequestered by the government after the Edsa Revolution in 1986.

The governor however remains optimistic that Leyte still remains as an alternative tourism destination, being a safe destination where people can relax.

Considered a landmark in the province, Gov. Petilla said, the historic Mac Arthur Park Hotel can offer it all if it has all the needed facility to better its services and lure more tourists with better options.

ormocanon

June 3rd, 2010, 08:35 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs551.snc3/30185_1472950706456_1314309098_1218608_4206885_n.jpg

Featuring sexy beach house tunes progressing to vocal house and then electro trance.

carl_vilches21

June 4th, 2010, 08:37 AM

http://i411.photobucket.com/albums/pp197/carl_vilches21/29969_397967677132_610587132_469933.jpg

carl_vilches21

June 5th, 2010, 07:37 AM

Any new updates about Gaisano Ormoc?

Mabsen

June 5th, 2010, 10:33 AM

I think the construction of the new Gaisano mall in Ormoc right now is around 50%.

[earthling]

June 5th, 2010, 11:09 AM

I think the construction of the new Gaisano mall in Ormoc right now is around 50%,, by the way, my friend texted me now that the first Mang Inasal in Ormoc opened today. It is located in Gaisano Ormoc's caserol area.

any rendering of the new mall? pictures of the construction site?

Green Arrow

June 5th, 2010, 11:20 AM

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=127162023980620

Very nice documentary..proud to be Tanauananon...:cheers::cheers:

Green Arrow

June 5th, 2010, 11:23 AM

@Mao or anyone pls help me post the video here. thanks..

carl_vilches21

June 5th, 2010, 04:47 PM

I think the construction of the new Gaisano mall in Ormoc right now is around 50%,, by the way, my friend texted me now that the first Mang Inasal in Ormoc opened today. It is located in Gaisano Ormoc's caserol area.

Really? Any pictures? I hope Ormocanon could do the honors. Or jyvo_rez. :D:D Buti naman. Congratulations sa bagong Mang Inasal. Magbubukas din susunod ang sa Catarman. :D

carl_vilches21

June 5th, 2010, 04:51 PM

@Mao or anyone pls help me post the video here. thanks..

Makuri man ma-post. Bangin hi urban maaram. Everybody is allowed to visit the link naman. Pwede na ito bis di nala igpost. :D

carl_vilches21

June 5th, 2010, 05:29 PM

@urban_legend hin-o ngay-an ot bag-o nga mayor hit Tanauan yana?

urban Iegend

June 6th, 2010, 02:33 AM

^^ VM Jun Pagayanan..

carl_vilches21

June 6th, 2010, 06:27 AM

^^
Ahh. Hiya ngay-an. :D Mapaupay pa unta niya it Tanauan.:cheers:

Green Arrow

June 6th, 2010, 08:27 PM

@Urban...same political party ba hira ni Roque Tiu? (LP)...

urban Iegend

June 7th, 2010, 02:58 AM

yup.. pero di siguro hi Pagayanan an madaog kun wa mahinabo an laglagay didi.. pamakiana nala tim relatives dd kun ano gud nahinabo :lol:

ijun

June 8th, 2010, 04:13 PM