Biliran, Leyte, and Southern Leyte Provinces [Archive] - Page 123

ijun

September 10th, 2010, 12:37 PM

@oboi have you been to the ff:

san pedro island, hinunangan, s. leyte

canigao island, matalom, s. leyte

cuatros islas, hindang and inopacan, c. leyte

im sure yakang yakang lang yan sayo.

PIA Daily News Reader
PIA Press Release
2010/09/10

DENR test runs Cuatro Islas Adventure Tour in bid to promote ecotourism in Eastern Visayas

Tacloban City (September 10) - In a bid to promote ecotourism in the Eastern Visayas Region, an island-hopping tour package for the Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape has recently been pilot tested, DENR Regional Executive Director and PAMB chair Primitivo Galinato, Jr. informed.

Dubbed as Cuatro Islas Hopping tour, the package offers a one day tour around Himokilan Island within the jurisdiction of Hindang, Leyte and the Islands of Mahaba, Apid and Digyo of Inopacan which comprises the Cuatro Islas Protected Landscape and Seascape.

The test run was jointly undertaken by the DENR, Department of Tourism, Regional Ecotourism Council, the local government units of Hindang and Inopacan, Leyte, and the Protected Area Management Board of Cuatro Islas.

Jump off point of the tour is at Bontoc Cave in Hindang which offers a unique spelunking experience amidst a natural backdrop of flora and fauna, Ms. Purificacion Daloos, DENR Regional Public Affairs Office Chief, said.

The next stop is at Himokilan Island approximately an hour boat ride from the port of Hindang. The island is a haven to the nut cracking coconut crabs locally known as "tatus." The visitors may also go spelunking and bat watching at Tahod Cave or explore the island through a nature trek.

The visitor then hops to Mahaba Island which offers crystal clear waters teeming with live corals and other marine life conducive for snorkeling and boating adventure.

During high tide, one is treated to a Pasayan (shrimp), a gentle nibbling of red shrimps to sooth and massage tired feet.

Moreover, at Apid Island, the locals show their skills in mat weaving using pandan leaves which is in abundance in the area. Mat weaving is considered the main livelihood of the locals.

The Cuatro Islas Island Hopping Tour is capped with relaxation activities at Digyo Island, the smallest of the Cuatro Islas. In here, buko refreshments are served upon arrival of the tourist who is serenaded while enjoying the wonderful treat.

For a fee, one may avail of message services or rest on hammocks while enjoying the fresh sea breeze. One, of course, may swim or just sunbath in the fine white beach of Digyo Island, for free.

For a group of twelve (12) persons, the one day Cuatro Islas Hopping Tour will cost about P1,200 per person inclusive of lunch and two snacks. (PIA 8)

^^^^
A must try ecoadventure experience when I go vacation next year.

Yehey! :banana::banana::banana:

Sana may mga hotels jan sa Ormoc City, Baybay or Hilongos na mag-ooffer ng package ng ecoadventure na'to to entice tourist living in the hotels of the aforementioned.

ijun

September 12th, 2010, 07:24 AM

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^^^^
Another victory for Tanauan Riders...

:applause::applause::applause:

PIA Daily News Reader
PIA Press Release
2010/09/09

Tanauan riders reign in Skimfest at Borongan

Tacloban City (September 9) - The Tanauan riders once again showed their dominance in the skimboarding water sports as they ran away with the choicest prizes at the Borongan Skimboarding Competition held on September 5, 2010.

For the third time in just one week, the skimboarders of Tanauan, Leyte once again brought home the bacon. The first was on August 29 when Leo Espada beca,e champion at the Palm Beach first Skimboarding Competition in Hongkong. The second was on August 29 when another Tanauan skimboarder won the Zambales Challenge in Iba, Zambales.

Tanauan, Leyte Mayor Agapito Pagayanan, Jr. informed the Philippine Information Agency that the Tanauan riders bagged all the prizes at the Skimboarding Competition in Borongan which was held in line with the town fiesta of Borongan on September 8.

Mayor Pagayanan said that Roberto Yanuario bested the other riders to become champion at the Borongan skimboarding competition. The first runner up went to Roderick Espada. The second runner up prize was won by Leo Espada while the 3rd runner up trophy was claimed by Niko Cobacha.

All of these Tanauan riders have at one time been declared as champion in the various national skimboarding competitions held in Tanauan, Leyte.
The Tanauan Mayor expressed satisfaction on the development of the skimboarding competition which started at Tanauan in 2001 and which is now popular in the other places of the country.

Tanauan will always be remembered as the birthplace of skimboarding in the country but as former Tanauan Mayor Roque Tiu who started the development of the skimboarding as water sports in Tanauan and in Leyte, he would rather that Tanauan be also remembered as the Skimboarding Capital of the country. (PIA 8)

ijun

September 12th, 2010, 07:38 AM

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Skimboarders of Tanauan in Leyte to be honored

TACLOBAN CITY - The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Leyte is set to pass a resolution that acknowledges and bestows the honor given by young skimriders from the province in the recent competition that was held outside and in the country.

This was after the provincial board approved to pass a resolution to confer recognition to Janeth Morata Fuentes a teacher from the Philippine Science High School- Eastern Visayas Campus, in Palo, Leyte sponsored by Leyte 5th District Board Member Carlo Loreto.

Among the riders who will be given recognition through a resolution by the Sangguniang Panlalawigan sponsored by Leyte 1st District Board Member Roque Tiu, who has institutionalized skimboarding competition in Tanauan when he was still the municipal mayor of the said town, with the support of the provincial government of Leyte is Leo Espada who was declared as the grand champion in the recently held 1st Palm Beach, Hong Kong International Skim Boarding Competition.

The said competition in Hong Kong was held a week after the bloody hostage incident in Quirino Grandstand happened where Chinese nationals were killed when they were used as hostage by a dismissed law enforcer.

"They had not just provided honor to the municipality of Tanauan, but also to the province of Leyte and in general to the whole country, especially that this honor was given after the tragic incident that happened in Quirino Grandstand," BM Tiu said, referring to Espada.

"A Filipino that won the 1st Palm Beach Skim boarding competition that was held in Hong Kong, a week after the tragic hostage incident in Quirino grandstand happened surely leap the impact of the tragedy that happen in Quirino Grandstand where a Filipino held hostages several Chinese nationals and killing eight hostages including himself," he added.

Aside from the Hong Kong competition, Leo Espada also competed in the International Skim Open competition held in Laguna Beach, California where he landed 5th placer.

Aside from bringing home awards from Hong Kong, the Tanauan riders also bagged awards in local skimboarding competitions that were held in Zambales and Borongan, Eastern Samar.

In 7th Attack Zambales Skim Competition, Tanauan riders shone and outwitted their rival riders that made them swept almost all awards for the said competition.

Among the winners were Brando Espada who was declared as the champion in the said competition; Dariel Espada as 1st Runner-Up and Reuben Vivero who bagged 3rd place.

Meanwhile, in the skim boarding competition that was held a few days ago in Borongan for their fiesta celebration, Roberto Ranuario was declared as the grand champion; while Dariel Espada was the 1st runner-up; Leo Espada was the 2nd Runner-Up and Nico Cobatia was the 3rd Runner-Up.

Skim boarding, which was introduced by an American teenager to the youth of Tanauan several years ago, had become the main water sports activity and leisure of Tanauan teenagers.

With the popularity of the said water sport among the youth in Tanauan and to its neighboring town the local government had provided fund and supports its promotion by hosting the yearly competition held in the months of April and December.

Aside from the LGU of Tanauan, the provincial government of Leyte and the An Waray Party-list had been extending support to the organizers and enthusiast of the said extreme water sport, were recently An Waray Party-list had sponsored the April national competition making it the biggest event in skim boarding competition ever held in the region and in the said municipality being the skim boarding capital of the country. (Roel Amazona)

Mabsen

September 12th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Napadpad ko diri ganiha gauban2x lang :nuts:! Nagpic nalang ko para naay makuha :lol:

Camilla Homes/La Pradera
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After nangaon sa JC Foodspot, nagpic nalang ko sa Gaisano ug sa new Julie's Bakeshop/Snackhaus

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Nilabay pud mi sa new Gaisano Rivermall ganiha, nagfinishing na sa may entrance dapit ug nagpintal gamay sa kilid, kung naa ka sa duol sa mall kay dako diay cya, pataas ug palapad, unya nagpilit ang mga hauz sa may pader nila :lol: sa ako kita sa pagduol namo, murag nice na nga mall, wala lang ko kapic kay nilabay ra man mi :lol: ... dapat magpic si Ormocanon ug si Jyvo_rez para sa update... :lol:

jyvo_rez

September 12th, 2010, 01:51 PM

@Mabsen diha pud ko ganina sa Julies Bakeshop mga around 1pm :)
Karon pa ko kakita unsay hitsura sa Camella Homes/La Pradera sa Ormoc, thanks sa pics : )

Mabsen

September 12th, 2010, 03:10 PM

Aw? kaw cguro ng nagmotor sa pic o imo ng car naa diha hehehehe bitaw 12pm pa man ko nagpic ana....
sure, na layo2x man sad ng La Pradera diay, masaag ko kung ehulog ko didto hahaha!

psyche

September 12th, 2010, 04:40 PM

Carabao Island: The Boracay Alternative
by Benjamin Locsin Layug

www.biyahero.net
source (http://biyahero.net/index.php?option=com_k2&id=66:carabao-island-the-boracay-alternative&view=item&Itemid=71)

Since1990, I have been a frequent visitor to Boracay, my father-in-law being a native of Malay (where Boracay belongs), dividing my time staying in his renovated ancestral house in the town proper or in different resorts on the island. I have also tried to experience what lies beyond Boracay, savoring other white sand beaches (Tuburan Beach in Buruanga and Union Beach in Nabas), hiked to waterfalls (Agnaga Falls in Malay), explored caves (Pangihan Cave in Malay), dipped in icy-cold springs (Hurom-Hurom Springs in Nabas) and hopped over to nearby Tigwati-an Island (site of Crystal Cove Resort). I still had this mindset during my last visit, this time opting to visit Romblon’s Carabao Island, touted as the “Next Boracay.” The 28.9 sq. km. island, so named because of its carabao shape, is commonly called, by its natives, as Hambil. Three times bigger than Boracay, it, however, has a population of only 8,226. Fishing and farming remain the main source of livelihood.

A six-month ban on the building of new resorts on Boracay (which has resulted in the depletion of its forests) has been imposed by the DENR until after an assessment on the Boracay master development plan has been completed. Many resort owners have also defied national laws and local ordinances related to construction, commerce, environment and health, and the island urgently needs restorative intervention programs at this time, considering its dwindling water supply and other environmental problems. Foreign investors from the European Union, Taiwan, South Korea and Japan have shown interest in relocating to San Jose after they discovered the island’s white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters said to rival, if not equal, Boracay’s. The prices of real estate in San Jose, which is virtually occupied and owned by its original settlers, is also much cheaper compared to Boracay. Reportedly, investors were also discouraged to find taxes on Boracay Island to be “quite high.”

Relatively unknown until lately, I wanted to visit this still pristine island before the onset of continuous and uncontrolled Boracay-like development spills over to the island. This is inevitable as plans are now underway for San Jose (its only town) to be the site of the Romblon Special Economic Zone. Work on a modern P5-billion international airport with a 4,000-m. long runway, to accommodate large-bodied Airbuses and similar aircraft, is expected to start in October. Part of the tourism master plan being developed by Euro Asia & Group Holding (a Korean company), it will be completed by 2010. The developer has already made a P1-billion advance payment to buy out the families holding titles to lands at the proposed project site.

Coming from the mainland, a boat to the island leaves once daily, around 7:30 am, from a landing near the Caticlan Jetty Port. I brought along my son Jandy. My copassengers included a French couple, with their two cute little daughters, and Lanas barangay captain Emerita Sombilon whom I interviewed along the way. The boat trip took a pleasant hour, passing by Boracay’s rapidly developing east coast and Puka Beach on the north, the closest part of Boracay to Hambil. We again touched ground on Hambil’s jetty around 9 am and decided, together with the Frenchman, to walk along the beach to the first resort that came our way: Ivy Vine Beach Resort. We were welcomed by amiable British couple Graham and Pam Hill, who were managing the resort in the absence of owners. We instantly fell in love with the place and decided to stay, billeting ourselves in two of its seven fan-cooled rooms with bath. The resort also has a 3-4 pax dorm.

After lunch (ordered in advance) at the resort’s restaurant, I decided to go around the coast as far as my legs would allow, surveying the wonderful and bucolic scenery and the existing tourism infrastructure (Nipa Hauz and the currently closed Carabao Beach Resort). There are no jeepneys or tricycles for getting to and from the island’s five barangays as the narrow, single-track and partially concrete (but mostly rough) road only allows for motorcycles. However, this makes for technically demanding mountain biking and many a mountain biker, coming from Boracay and beyond, have made a 20-km. circuit of the island. Cool, refreshing drinks or halo-halo can be bought in small stores along the way.

Come dusk, I decide to forego going to the town proper which was celebrating its fiesta (the Feast of St. Joseph, the town’s namesake). Instead, we opted to have a quiet dinner at the resort and chat with Graham, Pam and the guests. It was also an opportunity to view its beautiful, uncluttered sunset, which I found to be much better than Boracay’s (usually obstructed by numerous boats and swimmers). Unlike many foreigners who fell in love with and stayed in Boracay, Graham and Pam fell for Carabao Island. Graham, a dive master, manages the dive shop, the only one so far on the island (good dive sites off the island include Cathedral Cave, Village Mountain, Village Reef and the first-class West Wall I and II). Pam helps manage the resort. Both left high paying but mentally draining and stressful jobs to be in this piece of Shangri-La. However, old habits still remain as they installed a satellite disk, to watch their favorite English football games, and connect to the Internet (so far, the only one on the island) to keep in touch with relatives, friends and the latest developments. Still, if things go their way, they plan to make the island their permanent home. I can see why.

[earthling]

September 12th, 2010, 04:47 PM

Carabao Island: The Boracay Alternative
by Benjamin Locsin Layug

wrong post....:)hehehe

oboi

September 12th, 2010, 05:47 PM

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oboi

September 12th, 2010, 05:49 PM

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pthfndr19

September 12th, 2010, 05:56 PM

^^ Nice pix.. ganda ng Ormoc pier ah.. mukhang malinis..:cheers:

ijun

September 12th, 2010, 08:04 PM

E. Visayas lines up priority tourism projects

BusinessWorldOnline
www.bworldonline.com

TACLOBAN CITY - Tourism stakeholders in Eastern Visayas have identified nine infrastructure projects costing a total of P845.42 million that are key to developing their industry.

Karina Rosa S. Tiopes, regional director of the Department of Tourism, told journalists here that the list will be endorsed to the central offices of the departments of Tourism, Transportation and Communication, and Public Works and Highways. "This was the output of workshops held last year by the regional tourism coordinating committee, GTZ (German international cooperation group Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Technische Zusammenarbeit), Department of Trade and Industry, local government units and the private sector," she said.

Of the nine projects, rehabilitation of the 37-kilometer road from Quinapondan to Guiuan in Eastern Samar has the highest cost at P740 million. The road leads to Calicoan Island, a surfing site.

The list also includes the P100-million concrete paving of the five-kilometer road to the jump-off point to Biri rock formation in Northern Samar; P2.27-million mini jetty ports for tours to Sohoton Cave and Natural Bridge in Basey, Samar; P800,000 for a visitor reception and rest center at Lake Danao, Ormoc City; a P450,000 rest area at Mainit Hot Spring in Caibiran, Biliran; a P300,000 viewing deck in the mangrove of Baybay, Leyte; and P160,000 for visitor reception centers for Sogod Bay dive tours in Southern Leyte. SQM

^^^^
:applause::applause::applause:

Well represented, every province here has identified potential tourist attraction and given due credits. Nice job!:okay:

ormocanon

September 13th, 2010, 01:40 AM

Camilla Homes/La Pradera
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Good job, @mabs. The first Camella Homes in Region 8 established in 1996.http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h141/oboi_1/2010/orm18.jpg
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@oboi: Galing ng shot mo sa Imelda Blvd. :okay:
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Galing mo talaga @boi, your shots give justice to Ormoc's beauty. Ganda pa rin ng public market building namin, para sa akin the biggest and the best sa Region 8. Mayabang ba? Proud lang ko.

ormocanon

September 13th, 2010, 01:46 AM

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This space is too strategic for a Julie's Bakeshop, hindi bagay sa status ng Ormoc. Sayang ang space :ohno: ang luwag pa naman nito. Fastfood na lang nilagay dapat dito.

ormocanon

September 13th, 2010, 02:15 AM

I heard na ang Riverside Mall will be the biggest Gaisano in RP. How true?

Mabsen

September 13th, 2010, 03:07 AM

@ormocanon thanks ... first time ko naabot didto sa Camella, wa ko nag expect nakit-an nako kay nag uban2x ra ko haha! ngadto pa gyud mi nagparking sa atbang mismo sa Camella mao sakto nakapic gyud haha dili lang clear kay naa ko sulod sa sakyanan as usual haha kay naa baya'y guard nagtinan-aw LOL! dugaya na diay anang camella...

...gekan pud mi diha sa Public Market gahapon, anha mi usahay magparking, ya nice cya dako nga public market unya arranged pud in category hehe! limpyo pa gyud..sosyal sad ang ibabaw sa public Market kay naay aircon pareho sa Binggohan..:lol: limpyo sad kaayo ng plaza noh bisag sa Terminal ug sa pier ug Imelda Blvd man kaha to, limpyo pud! maayo gyud kaau ka mulimpyo Ormocanon! :lol:

...nakabasa bitaw pud ko nga pinakadako daw nga Gaisano Capital sa Philippines ng Riverside Mall...ambot lang ug tinuod... pero dako baya gyud cya paglabay namo kay naduol man ko sa may entrance, naa pud style sa entrance dapit...well, kitaon nalang inig opening hehe!

Mabsen

September 13th, 2010, 04:58 AM

Ormoc Anilao River (the river beside Rivermall Ormoc)...
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Ormoc City view...
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from: Ako Pangan Gethro

Ormoc City graphics...
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from: Mell Aparis

Ormoc at night...
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from: Frederick Ygnacio Jr.

Ormoc Plains...
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from: Mell Aparis

Ormoc Bay Sunset...
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from: Frederick Ygnacio Jr.

closer look of Ormoc pier at night...just clean...
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from: Frederick Ygnacio Jr.

a view with OSPA Medical Center atop Carlotta Hills...
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from: Ako Pangan Jethro

Supercat/Weesam Pier with the Public Market Building...
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from: Ako Pangan Jethro

Chito's Chow, Ormoc Barbeque, Lighthouse, with OSPA Medical Center at the background...
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I really love this view...so breathtaking especially on the right side which the view is so wide (naputol lang diri :lol:)...
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from: Jayr Aparis

the clean and so green... the famous "Leyte Golf and Country Club"
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from: Kimmee Cabaluna Sagrado

Mabsen

September 13th, 2010, 06:11 AM

Ormoc City...
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another sunset at Ormoc Bay...
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have you played here? another view of "Leyte Golf and Country Club", Ormoc City...
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just nice...tranquil... Ormoc City...
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some ferries going to Camotes Island, Cebu...
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the famous Ormoc's Sweet Pineapples
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Sabin Resort Hotel...just tempting...
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Ormoc's pride...Tongonan Geothermal Plant...
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the Cogon end of Anilao Riverwalk...
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That's all.... kay kapoy na ug post oi.... dapat kang ormocanon man unta ning trabaho wahahaha! :)

ormocanon

September 13th, 2010, 06:26 AM

^^ Great job @mabs. More to come pa unta. Mag-Goma Cup man kuno sa Leyte Golf sa December. :)

marc_86

September 13th, 2010, 09:01 AM

nice city streets of ormoc, walang traffic :)

marc_86

September 13th, 2010, 09:07 AM

@marc_86 e-announce pa ang shedule sa oath taking sa regional maybe ugma or next week.. ugma unta ko adto prc tacloban but dili madayon, so next week na hehehehe! adto pud ko bethany hospital para magpamember sa PNA... :colgate:

^^ haha expired na pala PNA membership ko.. hahaha

Mabsen

September 13th, 2010, 02:23 PM

@ormocanon aw muapil ka anang Goma Cup? mga artista baya muapil ana... aw apil diay ko ahaha!

Mabsen

September 13th, 2010, 02:27 PM

@marc_86... kaw nag expire na PNA mo ako kukuha pa lang :lol:

Mabsen

September 14th, 2010, 06:16 AM

I'm eating at KFC Robinsons Tacloban now Live!

ormocanon

September 14th, 2010, 06:19 AM

^^ Si @mabsen nagpasuya. Pangutan-a ang crew diha kung mag-abli pa sila sa Riverside Mall.

Mabsen

September 14th, 2010, 07:52 AM

Wahahaha @ormocanon mauwaw ko ui ahaha, nigawas nako sa robi, hehe

ormocanon

September 14th, 2010, 11:20 AM

^^ Ayaw anang uwaw-uwau uy, di ka kauyab niana.

Mabsen

September 14th, 2010, 01:29 PM

@ormocanon:lol: ikaw mao daghan kaila diha mao mas nakahibaw ka hehe!

ijun

September 15th, 2010, 10:59 AM

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DoT pushes restoration of historical sites in EV

TACLOBAN CITY - The Department of Tourism regional office here has listed cultural, historical and heritage sites in Eastern Visayas that badly need funding support to preserve its value.

Tourism regional director Karina Rosa S. Tiopes expressed concern over deteriorating conditions of these sites, which have been not prioritized for maintenance and development.

"We were asked by our central office to come up with priority list of historical and heritage sites so that when there are financial assistance available, we can immediately present the list," Tiopes told Leyte Samar Daily Express.

The official said that the major requirements for the sites in the priority list are rehabilitation and physical improvement.

"The curiosity of visitors are there but their experience during the tour in these significant places is not pleasant," she added.

First in the list is the Sto. Shrine in this city, which houses priceless art objects mostly owned by the Marcos family. It was observed that the property has not been highly maintained after the take over by the Presidential Commission on Good Government.

The tourism regional chief explained that the physical conditions of 11 World War II engagement sites and Japanese memorial shrines located in different towns of Leyte are now worsening despite interests of Japanese to tour the place.

"There is also a need to train local guides who can tell the story of the bravery of soldiers and civilians who fought during the war," the proposal stated.

Another site is the Capul Church and Capul Lighthouse in Capul, Northern Samar . The island town was part of the route of the Acapulco Trade being the first entry point for ships plying the route where sailors could purchase food and precious water and repairs to their ships.

The towns church still houses Spanish cannon and fort, which serves as islanders place of refuge during the Moro raids.

"The lighthouse, which needs restoration, is significant in tourism because from there, one can get a breathtaking view of San Bernardino as well as wide panoramic, unsullied white beaches," the proposal explained.

The famous Balangiga Encounter Site in Balangiga, Eastern Samar also needs some improvement especially of their public park where the mural is located. In 1901, Filipino patriots of the town made a surprise attack on American soldiers.

Also in the list is the Malitbog Church , Escaño Ancestral Home, and Escaño Mausoleum in Malitbog, Southern Leyte . The Church, which is one of few remaining Spanish old stone churches in Region 8, showcases the architecture of 1900s.

The Escaño Ancestral Home in Malitbog was constructed in the late 19th century following the colonial type of structure. It used to house 300 clan members during special occasions.

Tourism stakeholders also listed the 17th century Basey Church in Basey, Samar . It was the venue of public gatherings and stage plays during the Japanese occupation. The Buscada Graveyard Chapel of the town was also built circa 17th century. It is the only existing Graveyard Church following the tradition of European churches.

"Developing the site is significant because it is the jump off point to other significant tourism sites in the town like the Sohoton and Rawis Caves ," Tiopes said.

The tourism official lamented that there has been no major development projects implemented in those sites because of its historical and cultural value, which can draw tourists. (Sarwell Q. Meniano)

ijun

September 15th, 2010, 12:45 PM

PIA Daily News Reader
PIA Press Release
2010/09/15

ONE-M LGU Success Story: Tanauan's journey to progress

By Eloisa San Mateo, NCC

Manila (September 15) - "Doon nagsimula ang lahat (That's where it all started)," says former Tanauan, Leyte Mayor Roque Tiu, of the four computer units, which began Tanauan's first foray into the field of information and communications technology, during the Orientation for Newly-Elected Mayors (ONE-M) last September 2-4, 2010.

Speaking with wisdom and sincerity, Atty. Tiu brings to the table years of experience in utilizing ICT, through the Philippine Community eCenter (PhilCeC) Program, to change lives and communities.

Tanauan's road to progress never fails to inspire me.
Atty. Tiu's administration was initially saddled with countless problems - low funding opportunities, lack of infrastructure and poor services - but they were able to surpass all these by believing that "everything done in unity and good faith can come true".

Atty. Tiu's administration rolled up their sleeves to rebuild Tanauan, beginning with the establishment of a Community eCenter in the municipality. From here, blended CeC services with other initiatives and programs, utilizing ICT tools to Tanauan's advantage.

It was his prompt action, which allowed the CeC of Tanauan to function as a conduit for the provision of essential government services. Under his leadership, Tanauan's tenacity drew a windfall of rewards and benefits.

Through their CeC, they were able to eliminate the educational barriers of out-of-school youths through the eSkwela project. The gap between employers and job seekers here and abroad was removed and unemployment was reduced with the conduct of courses on computer programming.

Meanwhile, the reduction of red tape in business license and permits application encouraged more investments in Tanauan. The CeC also successfully promoted Tanauan as a tourist destination.

From merely four computer units, Tanauan CeC now boasts of twenty-three PCs, all acquired through hard work and perseverance. It is indeed amazing how access to technology can bring government services, along with other advantages, closer to the people.

For their efforts, Tanauan received numerous citations and awards including Best LGU-CSC, Most Business Friendly Municipality in the Philippines 2006 to 2008 (PCCI), Best Website in Region 8, Best PNP station in Region 8, and Best Coastal Resource Management Implementer (BFAR).

As he continues to serve his municipality in his current capacity as Board Member of Leyte Province, Atty. Tiu remains a staunch supporter of the PhilCeC Program and, by sharing Tanauan's story, he hopes to encourage the new crop of local chief executives to do the same. (From PhilCeC.net)

^^^^
:applause::applause::applause:

ormocanon

September 17th, 2010, 05:05 AM

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ormocanon

September 17th, 2010, 05:07 AM

Latest update on the 1st Ormoc Pop Music Festival. The event will not be held simultaneously with Tugob Festival but on December.

Mabsen

September 17th, 2010, 09:48 AM

@ormocanon... sayang naka prepare na unta ko... LOL!

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 04:01 AM

NGO to help Ormoc Tourism
By: Ronnie C. Roa
Posted on 7-17-10

A German representative of AFOS, a non-government organization, arrived Ormoc City recently with the intention to help develop the tourism industry. Dr. Stephan Kunz, a representative from AFOS, a non-government foundation for entrepreneur development funded by German, presented his intention to help the tourism industry.

With Dr. Kunz were Teresa Cura-Pono and Dr. Rene Paquibut, Dean College of Commerce, San Carlos University Cebu. The AFOS aims to provide aid and assistance in the development of various places in the Visayas and Caraga regions. Here in Ormoc City, the foundation coordinated with the Ormoc Chamber of Commerce & Industry for assessment and evaluation of the city’s priority projects, particularly through Engr. Jovencio Laurente,its president.

The visitors and the Ormoc Chamber of Commerce met with the city tourism officer, city councilors Leah Doris Villar and Jose Alfaro and Mayor Eric “Beboy” C. Codilla. Kunz presented some data they gathered about Ormoc City, with the help of Dr. Paquibut and Pono.

Mayor Beboy expressed appreciation of the organization’s intentions and said that the city government is ready to do its counterpart too, if needed. He also informed the organization of the West Leyte Cluster’s prepared tourism package, some tourism development plans for West Leyte . A memorandum of agreement between the AFOS, city government of Ormoc and Ormoc City Chamber of Commerce will soon be formulated, regarding this particular endeavor.

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 04:04 AM

OCCS, AMA & NOCNHS 1st Conf champ
By: Ronnie C. Roa
Posted on 9-17-10

The Ormoc City Central School “Warriors”, AMA-Computer Learning Center “Titans” and New Ormoc City National High School “Eagles” emerged as the champions of the Ormoc City Schools Sports Organization 2010-2011 basketball championship, first conference.

Ormoc basketball fans filled the Ormoc City Superdome since the first day of the championship series, until it ended. The dome was filled with cheers and roars of crowd showing support to their respective teams during the games, inspite of the fact that the games were ticketed.

In elementary division, Warriors swept the Ipil Central School into defeat in their best of 3 championship series. The warriors dominated the board with their height advantage. But the ICS did not give up easily despite their handicap in height.

Another swept victory on their best of 5 series was made by the defending champion AMA-CLC Titans over EVSU Tigers. Though it was an expected victory, Tigers did a good fight. The small but terrible Tigers were able to scratch the Titans. The outside attack and speed of the Tigers threatened the Titans, forcing former PBA cager now ACLC head coach Allan Garrido to stick with his starters inside the court. Garrido did not give the Tigers a chance. He ended the series by winning 3 consecutive games. It was a good coaching debut.

The games of the secondary division were the crowd drawer in the Superdome. The long time rivalry of the New Ormoc City National High School and Ipil National High School displayed again a heart breaking match up throughout the best of 5 series. Ormoc basketball fans followed the development of the series. Despite of the entrance fee of 5, 10 and 15 pesos for the corresponding seats the fans and crowd did not show hesitations in watching the games. Basketball aficionados queued at the ticket booth and at the entrance, in order to watch the games

Ipil National High School Ed Ventures made a good start. They won the game #1 of the series. The Ed Ventures caught their opponent flat footed. But the NOCNHS Eagles retaliated with 2 successive winning streaks. The unstoppable combination of Venezerian Bensig and Vrix Dela Cerna became the big puzzle for Coach Rac Juba and Asst Coach Ellen Orillano. The Palaro 2010 point guard Arnel Belmoro was another handicapped for Ed Ventures. Belmoro was not in his 100% playing skill due to ankle injury. In game 4, Eagles were expecting to end the series. But Ed Ventures just did not allow it to happen. Christopher Bolaño and Jomar Villanueva hit their marks. They stopped the eagles to fly despite of the absence of Belmoro. Every player on court stepped up forcing a decision game 5.

The Ed Ventures had its momentum. The team started strong and let The Eagles follow the tempo until middle of the 2nd quarter. The Eagles then huddled for tactics of their own. Fans behind their seats yelled for a recovery play. And presto, the 3 guard combination of Eagles, Mascariñas, Bensig and Dela Cerna, made their orchestrated moves that brought them to the lead. They scored the points while Center Jon Ernest Duay controlled the boards. Eagles brought again pride in basketball to their school. It defended its championship title which they got from last year’s 2nd conference.

At half time, the 3 point shoot-out added highlights to the game. It was sponsored by Councilor Mayong Rodriguez and Councilor Ruben Capahi. Gay basketball was played on the 4th and final game sponsored by Mayor Eric “Beboy” C. Codilla to the delight and amusement of the crowd.

Final Game individual points:

Elementary Division

OCCS Warriors 69
# 12 Fiel- 14 pts, #8 Radin 21pts, #7Dagle 8pts, #15Villamor 2pts, #9Boholst 8pts, #18 Juntilla 3pts, #14 Gayon 7pts, #6 DelaCruz 2pts
ICS 54
#7Tolero 1pts, #9Quiamco 6pts, #15Ymas 4pts, #8Endrena 12pts, #16Con-ui 3pts, #13Cumba 4pts, #14Nicolas 2pts, #12Tizon 2pts

Secondary Division
NOCHNS Eagles 76
#9Bensig 24pts, #11Garbo 13pts, #5Mascariñas 9pts, #7Delacerna 3pts, #10Dejaño 2pts, #4Duay 3pts, #8 Malinao 15pts, #13Mendoza 4pts, #16Duallo 2pts
INHS Ed Ventures 67
#11Bolaño 24pts, #12Villanueva 12pts, #10Laude 7pts, #13Soria 5pts, #4Poliquit 11pts, #16Mission 2pts, #15Catapon 4pts

College Division
ACLC
Gasing 15, Rosal 12, Elejorde 10, Tayo 15, Amora 9, Cabintoy 8, Holoyohoy 14, Bautista 6, Barrientos 16, Agosto 5, Cadayong 6
EVSU
BAñez Cleddie 2, Aldiano 10, Almaden 18, Alejo 5, Bañez Carlo 15, Catayoc 7, Tubal 5, Balbuena 2, Ortega 4

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 04:07 AM

NERBAC ‘cleaning the groundwork’ for investors
By Joseph Levi Sausa
Posted on 9-17-10

As Ormoc City was once considered the “Most Business-Friendly City in the Country”, Mayor Eric “Beboy” C. Codilla’s administration is now cleaning the ground works to business investments in the city, as said by Business Permits and Licensing Officer Emil Tingson during their 2-day NERBAC (National Economic Research and Business Assistance) Orientation and Organization Strengthening & Investment Promotion Planning Preparatory Workshop in Pongos Hotel here, this week.
In partnership with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office under Director Desiderio Belas Jr. and the German government GTZ-PSP, Tingson said this activity generally aims to “leveling the playing field” so that local, national or foreign investors pouring their capital resources here in the city, will encounter less hassles.

Tingson said that aside from streamlining the procedures and structures of processing and procuring of business permits and licenses, they have sensitized “local private and public stakeholders on the NERBAC Law” and its operating guidelines, revisit its 2010 action plan for rectification, and formulating more measures for the next year.

During the workshop, the participants appreciated the discussion on the importance of investment promotion in local economic development initiative, discussion of relevant programs and projects of the promotion, and updates the Ormoc City Investment Priority Areas.

NERBAC is created to provide would-be investors and entrepreneurs with useful and basic information on various business options that are open to them, in accordance with investment priorities of the government. It is a law that acts as a one-stop shop Center that will facilitate the processing of all documentation and paper requirements in setting up a business in the country.

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 04:27 AM

“VSU prepared us well” – Ag. Engineering board first placer says
by EVMAIL NEWS on SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING TOPNOTCHER- Julious Cerna

Baybay, Leyte – “VSU (Visayas State University) has prepared us well”, this was the simple comment of Julious Cerna, a recent graduate of the university who made it to the top of the Agricultural Engineering board exam, the results of which were released just recently.
Cerna, in an interview with EV Mail, said all that he and his roommate Jonas Buhay, who also landed on the second spot, wanted were to pass the exams. Little did they know they would land on the top two slots.

VSU’s other takers may not have landed on the elite “Top Ten” but all of them passed, it was also learned. Their 100 percent passing mark, however, was marred with a student who graduated in the early ‘90’s yet who took this year’s exam and flunked.
Cerna said he was not an honor student, but added that during their two-month review, he noticed that graduates from other schools were complaining that there were some subjects that they have only known during the review for the first time.

“With us”, he said, “it was really just a review of the classes we already took at VSU”. For the others, he observed, some of them were “new”. For example, he said, is the Auto CAD program. They already learned about its use in school while graduates of other colleges were complaining it was the first time they’ve encountered it.
Cerna, it was also learned, also topped the pre-board and admitted feeling the pressure when his co-reviewees began ribbing him as the next board topnotcher.

Meanwhile, Dr. Jose Bacusmo, VSU president who treated Cerna to a celebratory dinner last Friday evening at the university guesthouse, expressed he was glad at Cerna’s observation about the school preparing its students well.

Second placer Buhay was not around. Cerna was more accessible as he is from Baybay City. Cerna will get P25,000 from the university for his feat and another incentive cash award of P10,000 from the LGU of Baybay for bringing pride and honor to his birthplace.

Dr. Bacusmo said this is not only true in the field of agricultural engineering but also other subjects. He said that offering courses at VSU was a tedious process, where they ensure that each offering will only have the best teachers and materials.

“We follow a tradition of excellence here” said Dr. Bacusmo, who also noted the school has produced a lot of topnotchers already.
The university, which is known as a research and extension institution, is always abreast in the latest trends of tertiary education having a vast international network.

Records obtained from the President’s office show that since year 2004, the university has had another 1st placer for Agricultural Engineering. This was in 2005 where gradutates also got the 5th and 7th place.
In 2008, the university officials were particularly proud of their geodetic engineering pioneer batch who got three placers – the 3rd, 4th and 6th ranks. This feat would see a repeat by 2009 where the graduates got the 1st slot, two 3rd placers and the 6th spot.

In the board exams for agriculturists, the school also had its top 10 placers.
In Veterinary Medicine, VSU already had a topnotcher already in 2009 and a 6th placer. So, with Forestry which has seen graduates placed 1st, 2nd 3rd and 7th in 2005.
Now, it was learned university officials are once more awaiting the results for geodetic engineering, wondering it their graduates would once more hog the limelight.
By Lalaine M. Jimenea

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 04:52 AM

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Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:04 AM

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carl_vilches21

September 18th, 2010, 05:11 AM

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Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:11 AM

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Sa mga mahilig mag Bingo, hurry! hapit ng 12 noon! :lol:

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:17 AM

Ormoc declines from joining RP Travel Mart
by EVMAIL NEWS on SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez chief of staff Richard Gomez said that even if Ormoc was not represented, they made sure to go to the travel fair so that they could tell visitors about the city and the bounties of the 4th district.

Tacloban City – Eastern Visayas, comprising the islands of Leyte, Samar and Biliran, have joined the 21st Philippine Travel Mart ongoing at the SM Megamall from September 3-5, to showcase the offerings of the region.
The Cities of Tacloban and Baybay, together with the provinces of Leyte and Northern Samar, have put up a booth at the travel mart with each contingent having a table with brochures and electronic album of their respective best assets and destinations.
Unfortunately, Ormoc did not join. This is the second year in a row that the city did not join. A reliable source said it was decided that the city was not yet ready for it, and would want to join when it has already well-prepared tour packages for tourists,
Right now, the source said, the concentration is developing tourist destinations like Lake Danao and the like. Mayor Eric Codilla, in several public speaking engagements, has reiterated he wants Ormoc to be ready to receive visitors and give them an experience that they would want to re-visit again and again.
Meanwhile, Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez of the fourth district of Leyte and DOT Secretary Albert Lim were among the guests at the EV Booth on Saturday, September 4, Director Tiopes said.
The solon’s chief of staff said that they made sure to represent the district, even if Ormoc did not, to show support the tourism program in the area. He said that the travel mart is not only about inviting tourists and visitors, but also inviting investors who might want to develop facilities in areas where they see a potential for tourism.
Congresswoman Gomez, it was also learned, is the House vice-chairman on tourism.
Organized by the Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA), the largest association of registered inbound and domestic tour operators together with the Department of Tourism, the 21st Philippine Travel Mart is participated in by the different tour operators, provinces and various tourism sectors from all the regions across the country to offer tour packages that cater to the travel needs of different organizations.
These packages include some of the most must-visit places in the country, giving travel enthusiasts something to smile about. In addition to that, this lively and engaging event will have seminars and cultural performances showcasing the splendor of the Filipino culture.
In line with the new administration’s vision for a better Philippines, the organizers are constantly finding ways to promote Philippine tourism.
Educational seminars and a Quiz Bee was also held to make the Travel Mart more interesting.
There is also a contest among tour guides as part of the advocacy to groom world-class destination guides around the Philippines.
Cultural Dance Competitions among the exhibitors were also held aside from local fashion designers showcasing their talents in recreating the traditional baro’t saya using untraditional and indigenous materials.
The most eye-catching booths will be recognized at the event’s Best Exhibit Display awards. With a report from PIA

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:27 AM

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jyvo_rez

September 18th, 2010, 05:29 AM

[QUOTE=Mabsen;63886059]CONGRATULATIONS!!! :banana: :) :cucumber::cheers1:

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Hehehe ako ibutyag imo name @Mabsen? :lol:
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Pa-snack pud diha sa mga taga SSC Ormoc : )

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:32 AM

@jyvo_rez... Thanks!!! :) kaila diay ka nako? :nuts:
wala pa koy work mao wala pa koy ikapasnack hahaha! :lol:

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:35 AM

A 2-storey building built @ New Ormoc City Nat'l High School. One of structures built by Ormoc LGU through the effort of Mayor Eric Codilla

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Another 2-storey building @ Ipil Nat'l HIgh School. Mayor Beboy Codilla inaugurated last Aug 24
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Another 2-storey building at Liloan National High School...inaugurated last August 24
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Keep up the good work Ormoc LGU and Mayor Codilla! :)

jyvo_rez

September 18th, 2010, 05:37 AM

@jyvo_rez... Thanks!!! :) kaila diay ka nako? :nuts:
wala pa koy work mao wala pa koy ikapasnack hahaha! :lol:

Hehehe naa sa list sa nakapasar :)
Basta sayon ra ilhon ang MABSEN : )

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:39 AM

TUGOB FESTIVAL 2010
Ormoc City Charter Day Celebration
October 20, 2010

Watch out for the launching of this festival! The 1st "Tugob Festival" Ormoc City!

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Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 05:44 AM

@jyvo_rez hmmmm NO!!!!!!!! ahahahaha! dili kaha na ako ahaha! :lol:

ormocanon

September 18th, 2010, 08:40 AM

Di lang tinuod nga ngalan ni @mabsen nahibaw-an nako, nasakspan ko pa account nya sa FB. :lol:

Mabsen

September 18th, 2010, 12:09 PM

@ormocanon no comment! Ahahahaha! Huhuhu! Dili kaha na ako, ako na cousin, wala man ko facebook..

white_gold

September 19th, 2010, 04:35 PM

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Mabsen

September 20th, 2010, 12:37 AM

@white_gold ah ganun ha! Magpaalam ka na sa mga mahal mu sa buhay! Ahahaha!

urban Iegend

September 23rd, 2010, 02:47 PM

Zambales poised to become Luzon’s skimboarding capital

Written by Henry Empeño / Correspondent
Thursday, 23 September 2010 11:41

IBA, Zambales—With its windswept beaches facing the China Sea, accessible location and excellent resort facilities, there’s no reason why Zambales cannot become Luzon’s skimboarding capital.

As water sports enthusiasts who frequent Zambales’s shores find out, the province is one of the best venues for skimboarding and other extreme outdoor sports.

“Zambales is different. You have nice waves here, wide shorelines for water sports, and beaches with cottages and restaurants,” said Arlene Nonato, coordinator of the Alon group of skimboarding enthusiasts from Luzon and Visayas. “Then, of course, Zambales is easily accessed from almost all points in Luzon, making it an ideal center for water sports.”

Nonato said Alon members, who number more than 200, have been around the country for skimboarding and surfing competitions.

“Zambales is really one of the best,” she said.

Teej Servande, who designs and manufactures skimboards under the Saint Joe label, said he frequents Zambales beaches to test his boards and found that local beaches are “outstanding” in terms of wave-generation and degree of difficulty.

At one time, Servande settled at San Antonio town here, where he developed his first board designs, before moving out to Manila to market his products and review for the engineering board.

“Waves here are not as big as those in Leyte [his hometown], which faces the Pacific Ocean. But they can also become challenging, especially during the typhoon season,” Servande said.

His picks among the sites in Zambales include what local surfers call the “Magic Left” in San Antonio town; Crystal Beach in barangay La Paz, San Narciso; Kila Bot’s Resort at Sitio Liw-liwa, San Felipe town; and Beach ni Chabeng at the “Korokan” area in Iba.

Servande also said that the natural beauty of beaches and campsites in the province, like Anawangin Cove in San Antonio, is another factor drawing skim-boarders from Manila and other areas.

Servande and Nonato were in Iba recently for the “Zamba Attack!” skimboarding competition organized by the Zambales Skimboarders (ZaSki) group at the Sand Valley Resort.

Around 50 skimboarders attended the two-day event that was sponsored in part by Zambales Gov. Hermogenes Ebdane Jr. [Ebdane has listed tourism as a major thrust of his administration.] Organizers said that number already translates to a “good showing,” considering that the sports is relatively new in the country.

Nonato and Servande added that with more support from the Zambales tourism industry and the provincial government, the local skimboarding circuit could grow faster and, in turn, attract more tourists to the province.

In the recent competition here, visitor-participants dominated the class A category while locals shone in class B, as well as the “Wahine” category for women.

The winners in Class A were: Roderick “Brando” Espada of Tanauan, Leyte, who was crowned champion; Daniel Espada, also of Tanauan, first runner-up; Roderick “Manoy” Bazar, Eastern Samar, second runner-up; and Rioben Vivero, of Tanauan, third runner-up.

In Class B, the champion was Jack Rosete of Iba, Zambales. He was followed by Servande of Quezon City, first runner-up; Ted Villanueva, Iba, second runner-up; and Ranier Cortez, Botolan, Zambales, third runner-up.

The Wahine class, meanwhile, was ruled by Monica Lacuesta of Olongapo City, with Haycee Lyn Ola of Castillejos, Zambales emerging as first runner-up; Nonato of Makati City, second runner-up; and Tonette Bombase of Quezon City, third runner up.

The “Zamba Attack” festival also included a longboarding competition. The winners were: Class A—Mark Ryan Aguilar, champion; Alvin Dumaguen, first runner-up; and Reg Cebu, second runner-up. Class B—Adrian Javier, champion; Kim Uy, first runner-up; and Patrick Uy, second runner-up.

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/1642-zambales-poised-to-become-luzons-skimboarding-capital

very proud of these guys..

kiretoce

September 24th, 2010, 01:57 AM

Starting around 02:30 GMT on Saturday, September 25 (10:30 AM [Philippine Time] on Saturday, September 25), SkyscraperCity will be down while we re-work our back-end network. The downtime may take as much as 7 hours as we have to move servers around a bit.

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marc_86

September 24th, 2010, 05:22 AM

@ mabsen: mgkapangalan pala tau.. lolz..

Mabsen

September 24th, 2010, 05:48 AM

@marc... hindi ah... Ken name ko... :lol:

Mabsen

September 24th, 2010, 05:54 AM

"Tsu-C Takoyaki" opens today in Ormoc City... can now be found in Ormoc Plaza and in any streets in Ormoc... :lol:

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I gotta try this... :)

hakz2007

September 26th, 2010, 03:35 AM

GTZ completes turnover of 7 Marine Park watchtowers to LGUs in Southern Leyte
Macrohon, Southern Leyte (25 September) -- A structure that would serve as a 24/7 guard house watching the fish sanctuary that straddles two barangasy here, Sta. Cruz and Molopolo, was successfully turned over yesterday from a German government donor, GTZ, to the local government leaders and to the fisherfolks in the area.

Key officials of GTZ in the province, Mary Ann Tercero and Vince Delector, Jr., handed the symbolic key to Macrohon Mayor Fe Edillo, Vice-Mayor Allan Aroy, and the barangay leaders in the area, Allan Montilla and Ike Montilla, of barangays Sta. Cruz and Molopolo, respectively.

It was the last turn-over rites for the seven GTZ-funded watch towers in Southern Leyte, said Delector, GTZ Sr. Coordinator for the Environment Research and Development (EnRD) program.

In a brief chat with PIA shortly before the program started, Delector revealed that the location of the seven watch towers were in the marine fish sanctuaries of Silago, Hiunangan, Hinundayan, Limasawa, Pintuyan, Maasin City, and Macrohon.

The construction of the watch towers, which cost P 1 Million each with counterpart funds of at least P 100,000.00 from the recipient LGUs, began in 2008, but it was only in July this year when the scheduled turn-overs started, Delector added.

Maasin City's watch tower was situated at Hapitan beach in barangay Manhilo, and it was just handed over on Thursday, September 23, the second to the last that was turned over, it was learned.

Provincial Board Member Albert Esclamado represented Gov. Damian Mercado in the ceremonies for the Macrohon turn-over.

In his inspirational message, Board Member Esclamado cited the activity as a landmark event, even as he reminisced the efforts of all those involved in initiating the project, and called on those concerned to sustain efficiency of the four-storey, concrete guard post for the future generations to use and appreciate its value, especially in protecting and preserving the fish sanctuary.

Mary Ann Tercero, GTZ Advisor, stressed that the watch tower can also serve as a learning center for children and as a venue for important gathering and meetings of various sectors, among them women.

For her part, Mayor Edillo said she accepted the challenge of maintaining the structure, saying this will form part of her legacy.

Those present during the turn-over rites, which was preceded by a blessing officiated by Rev. Fr. Joy Macuto, wereNedgar Garvez, provincial tourism officer, Macrohon municipal officials, barangay captains, Isabel Enriquez, the Municipal Agricultural Officer, and former Vice-Mayor Dr. Wilfredo Madrona, the acknowledged father of Sta. Cruz-Molopolo Marine Park and Fish Sanctuary. http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100925.htm&no=36

Mabsen

September 26th, 2010, 03:27 PM

Some Ormoc City pix...

Hotel Don Felipe
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@Ormoc Pier, Wonderful Stars of Roble ship bound for Cebu City
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Cebu Ferries just arrived from Cebu City
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Ormoc Centrum
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at Ormoc Public Market
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at Ormoc Children's Park with Sts.Peter & Paul Church and St.Peter's College
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Ormoc Villa Hotel
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credit to Gary Aparis

Ormoc City Hall
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credit to Gary Aparis

eiJi28

September 27th, 2010, 03:22 AM

mao na ba ni s'ya?

pacencia sa poor quality.. xP

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ormocanon

September 27th, 2010, 04:04 AM

^^ That's it alright. :cheers:

Mabsen

September 27th, 2010, 04:33 AM

@ej, wow very good, maayo kaayo ka, pun.e pa imu pix, hehe

Mabsen

September 27th, 2010, 03:52 PM

Young Ormocanon architect is “Bayaning Pinoy 2010″ finalist

YOUNG ARCHITECT WENCESLAO ARCUINO JR. ( 6th from the left) brings pride to Ormoc City after he was named finalist in the prestigious ABS-CBN Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino awardees for youth category in Visayas and Mindanao. The awarding rites were held in Davao City last September 12.
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A YOUNG architect from this city who is beginning to carve his own niche in the building construction circle was named a finalist in the ABS-CBN Gawad Geny Lopez Jr. Bayaning Pilipino Award for the youth category in Visayas and Mindanao, the awarding rites of which were held in Davao City just this September 11.
He is Arch. Wenceslao Arcuino Jr., the son of the late geodetic engineer Wen Arcuino and his wife, schoolteacher Alejandra Caoctoy.
He is a graduate of the Leyte Institute of Technology, now the Eastern Visayas State University. A student leader, he was always active in community concerns and was once the president of the college’s student council.
He is newly married to the former Ms Catherine Dinoy, whose generosity of spirit he attributes as one of the main factors why he was cited for the award.
Arcuino or “J.R.” to friends, received the award “for continuing to set aside personal interest or gain for the benefit of his respective community, imbued with a tireless pursuit for excellence in his endeavors, and dedicating his life in service for the poor.”
His architectural firm, WCArcuino Architects & Associates, is known for servicing communities and not big time clients.
In fact, Arcuino designed one of the most important edifices in Kananga – the Kananga-EDC Institute of Technology (KEITECH).
Another of his designs that is catching the attention of Ormocanons is the Dave’s Inn, just in front of the Ormoc City Central School, which is modern and ultra-functional. With only 126 square meters to work with, he turned it into a comfortable, classy hostel with a restaurant on the ground floor that becomes the hottest coffee cum watering hole in town during evenings.
Arcuino’s advocacy
JR is seriously advocating a new paradigm shift in the architectural field—from one that caters to mostly wealthy clientele to a mindset of also giving importance to the poor and needy in the countryside—using architectural skills as an instrument of positive change development in the community.
He doesn’t charge professional fees for projects that will benefit the community and the youth, and this is greatly influenced by his family values and the Architects Code of Ethics.
It was here that he began catching the attention of decision makers hereabouts, when he partnered with the Community Partnership Development program of the Lopez-owned Energy Development Corp. in their community based projects.
He provided, free of charge, building and infrastructure plans for community projects like poultry houses, piggeries, rice driers, etc. of the mass-based associations of EDC which were organized to provide livelihood to residents surrounding the geothermal plants.
This value orientation of his is quite contagious that the community-based AGYLA (Active Genuine Youth Leaders Association), a broad coalition of non-governmental organizations in Eastern Visayas that advocate youth development, has already embraced his outlook.
It was AGYLA founder Xerxes Solon who nominated JR to the award, together with the Partners Multi-Purpose Association represented by Mr. Bebiano Patola and the United Architects of the Philippines- Leyte West Chapter President Maribeth T. Ebcas. They were not disappointed.
Their bet stood proud and tall among other awardees, and was made to say a few words to the audience. In his picture at his Facebook account of the speech he gave, he captioned his picture “speech nuh…murag tinuod nuh?”. But he admits being overwhelmed while receiving the award.
In an email interview, he said, “Pagka-recieve nako ato nga nomination, murag makahilak pud ta… murag gikulbaan, murag busog, nga gigutom, nga murag kasukaon ko… anxiety… I am very happy, excited and the same time nahadlok ko… dako ra kaayo na nga achievement, nga tawagon ka nga Bayaning Pilipino, tibook Pilipinas na gud na…”.
Happy youth today, serious leaders tomorrow
JR takes his advocacy seriously. In the email interview, he said that what he could impart to the young today is to realize the truth in Dr. Jose Rizal’s words that the youth of today is the leaders of the future. And not to waste their youth on needless things but “to channel their energy on positive doings”.
JR admits he was not an “ideal youth” during his college days. He had “bugoy-bugoy days” but he said one should achieve a balance between the drinking binges, the “lakwatsa” and studies.
He also believes in giving back to the country. Those who find lucrative professions abroad should give back to the country that nurtured them. “Don’t ask what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country”, he quoted a popular line attributed to US president John F. Kennedy.
In fact, he said, graduates who are unemployed should not be discouraged. If they don’t find their ideal employment yet, to grab any opportunity to work and earn, even if just a little.
He also shared his “Harry Potter Procedure or HPP” which he said is his “secret weapon”. H is for honesty in everything you do, P is patience and tolerance and the last P, for Perseverance.
The young architect also takes his religious beliefs seriously, putting into practice his Christian values. He said almost half of what he earns go to their barangay chapel at Rizal Extension, where the Arcuino family lives, and he also has a feeding program.
In this, he thanks his wife Cathy for putting up with his passions. “May gani kay musabot na lang ako asawa… kay kung dili pa, perting gubota. Naa gyoy makambrasan”, he said.
However, he added he believes that when one gives heartily, the blessings come back tenfold.
With this recent achievement catapulting him to national fame, architect JR Arcuino is sure to go up in the architectural ladder. By then, he will not just be building chapels, but maybe cathedrals and palaces already.

by EVMAIL NEWS on SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Mabsen

September 27th, 2010, 03:55 PM

Mabsen

September 27th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Another name of Prince Mall Baybay... changed to "Prince Garden Mall"
Confirmed opening date: October 2010

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Apply na! :lol:

Linguine

September 28th, 2010, 02:47 AM

Montenegro Shipping Lines gets permit to operate in Leyte-Surigao route

TACLOBAN -- Batangas-based Montenegro Shipping Lines, Inc., a domestic sea transport company, will soon ply the San Ricardo-Lipata route to ferry passengers and cargo, officials of the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said.

The port manager of PPA Tacloban, Winfred G. Elizalde said he had issued a certificate of availability of berth which will allow Montenegro Shipping Lines to use the newly constructed San Ricardo roll-on, roll-off or Ro-Ro port in Southern Leyte.

“The certificate was issued as a requirement of PPA and Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) to ensure gate window to the shipping company. This is the first shipping company [to utilize] the San Ricardo port after its formal inauguration in April last year,” Mr. Elizalde said.

The San Ricardo port is a project of the national government, which cost a total of P420 million.

The port is part of the “eastern seaboard trunkline” of the Strong Republic Nautical Highway or SRNH, which starts from Pilar, Sorsogon and runs through Masbate City and Esperanza town in Masbate. The route traverses Naval and Maripipi towns in Biliran and ends in Lipata, Surigao City in Surigao del Norte.

“Montenegro’s entry to San Ricardo port will rejuvenate the shipping business in the region and will further spur trade and commerce between Eastern Visayas and many areas in Mindanao,” the port authority official said.

Mr. Elizalde added that aside from the San Ricardo-Lipata route, Montenegro Shipping Lines has also applied for a certificate of availability of berth in San Isidro, Northern Samar for its San Isidro-Matnog (Sorsogon) route.

Montenegro Shipping Lines has a fleet of 31 vessels, which include 24 roll-on, roll-off vessels that call on 18 ports in the Southern Tagalog region, including Bicol, as well as the Visayas and Mindanao.

Meanwhile, an official of the Maritime Industry Authority in Eastern Visayas said the agency was doubling its efforts to invite local shipping companies to operate at the Naval and Maripipi ports on the island-province of Biliran.

“Admittedly, shipping is a capital-intensive business and we are finding it hard to convince maritime businessmen to enter the area. But we have statistical data that would prove the viability of the area for shipping,” said MARINA-8 administrative officer Santiago M. Acera.

In April 2009, then President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo inaugurated the P9.9-million Naval Port Development Project or NPDP that included a roll-on, roll-off ramp and a new passenger terminal building. The entire project is meant to reduce transport costs. -- Reyan L. Arinto

http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18483

hakz2007

September 28th, 2010, 02:51 AM

New airstrip planned for Limasawa
MATALOM, LEYTE -- A Japanese investor plans to build a new airstrip on Limasawa Island, Southern Leyte, the chief local official said in a recent interview.

Limasawa Mayor Melchor P. Petracorta said the airstrip and related facility, to be located in a 16-hectare site in Barangay San Agustin, will serve light planes, mostly from Cebu. "Japanese experts have been visiting our place to conduct surveys," he said.

Presently, the only way to get to Limasawa is a one-hour boat ride from Padre Burgos wharf.

Limasawa tourism office chief Remigilda M. Salomon said at least 300 foreign divers visited Limasawa in the first half.

Ms. Salomon said an airstrip was built on the island a few decades ago for foreign missionaries. The provincial government sought to rehabilitate the airstrip, but did not have enough funds. http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=18507

ormocanon

September 28th, 2010, 02:57 AM

Ormoc airport’s “real contractor” makes an appearance, says project to push through with Lucy’s conformity and vows to finish first phase in 7 to 8 months

THE PROPOSED development of the Ormoc City Airport will push through, but now with the real contractor working on it.
It was also learned that contrary to previous reports that the project’s papers were all in order already before the elections, no less than the contractor Reynaldo”Tokwing” Manalansan of Tokwing Construction Corp. said that the Notice to Proceed was only signed last week and emphasized that “it was with the conformity of Congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez.
Engr. Manalansan was in the city on Friday, Sept. 17, together with Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) project management office manager Willy Leonardo and Dante Lulu, DOTC airport manager for Eastern Visayas. They were in Ormoc to inspect the project which had already been worked on by a local contractor “at his own risk”. Ormoc airport’s “real contractor” makes an appearance, says project to push through with Lucy’s conformity and vows to finish first phase in 7 to 8 months
Publicists of defeated congressional candidate Eufrocino “Winnie” Codilla who lost to congresswoman Lucy Torres-Gomez by 24,701 votes in the last polls reported that Canlas was the contractor and that he had been given the project already before the elections and has started work on it. The false report found its way to a national paper, prompting the DOTC to investigate the allegations.
Engr. Eduardo Canlas of the EMC construction company who was touted to be the project contractor before the elections was also present, and clarified that he was just “supervising” the project construction for Tokwing, who is a co-Pampangueno.
It was found out that Canlas was not the contractor but Tokwing and that there was no notice to proceed yet. Canlas explained that he was misquoted by the reporter and that he never claimed to be the contractor and that he was not even a sub-contractor of the project.
Canlas is among the favored contractors of the former congressman and even boasted in the same report that he already spent about P 1-million for the site development and perimeter fencing. Engr. Manalansan said that the initial works was with his blessing, saying they worked on it “at their own risk”, not knowing if they would get the blessing of whoever won in the May 10 polls.
DOTC, it was learned, discourages sub-contracting. Meanwhile, Tokwing himself said that the issue has already been settled and that the congresswoman has agreed that he continues to work on it.
DOTC director said that Lucy’s only request was to fast track the project so that Ormoc will have a decent airport.
Lucy, in previous interviews, has always emphasized that all she wanted was that the projects for the district that were started during her predecessors time were finished, for the benefit of her constituents. This, she said, after discovering that some projects that ought to have been finished in 2007 and 2008 yet had not even been started except for the release of the 15 percent mobilization funds.
The project will cost P64.5-million and includes perimeter fencing, site development and sub-filling, and the rudimentary structure for a more spacious airport terminal.
Airport manager Lulu said that it will take another P100-million to have completely finished airport terminal according to ATO standards, but expressed confidence that the congresswoman can rustle up the funds.
The initial phase of the project will take seven to eight months to complete, he added.

By Lalaine M. Jimenea
EVMAIL NEWS on SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Ormoc airport-terminal construction to resume soon
Friday, 30 July 2010 01:34

ORMOC CITY—Work on this city’s airport-development project will continue next month. This is the assurance given by contractor Eduardo Canlas to quell speculations that politics has stalled the project even if this will boost Ormoc’s image as a major tourist destination.

Rep. Lucy Torres-Gomez said in a radio interview recently that the airport project was halted because the work contract was not yet signed. The project is credited to former congressman Eufrocino M. Codilla Sr., as the special allotment release order was released on October 20 last year.

Canlas confirmed Gomez’s claim the contract is not yet signed, but said this had nothing to do with the work stoppage. The real reason, he said, was that funds for the acquisition of adjacent properties haven’t been released yet by the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC).

The five-year (2009-14) airport-development program is divided into three phases. Phase I, which was lobbied by Codilla, costs P80 million, with P15 million allotted for site acquisition. Despite the non-release of the P15-million fund, Canlas was able to gain access to one of the properties subject for expropriation.

He secured a permit to enter and work on the 11,062-square-meter property of Leonardo Sagales, where a new terminal will rise. But the permit is good only from June 1 to July 15, the reason he had to stop, he said.

Gomez’s claim that the contract has not yet been signed is also true, which Canlas attributes to the change of administration.

The project was bid out on February 23 and awarded in April to Tokweng Construction. That time, Transportation Secretary Anneli Lontoc had just been installed as replacement of Leandro Mendoza. Lontoc failed to sign the contract, as she was replaced on July 5 by Secretary Jose P. de Jesus.

Canlas is confident the new Transportation secretary will sign the contract before August, as it is highly recommended by DOTC officials, namely, Dante Lulu, area manager for Western and Central Visayas Regions; Abelardo D. Sore, head engineer and architect of planning division; and Geronimo V. Quintos, chief of legal affairs and research division.

The three officials were in Ormoc recently to inspect work progress and were pleased to see that the project is ahead of schedule. The contractor was able to pour filling materials on the site and put up a temporary fence and bunkhouse. Once the contract is signed, the notice to proceed is automatically approved and the contractor can continue the project.

Phase I involves site development and construction of security fence and a 1,350-sq-m terminal costing P64 million. The terminal facilities will include a check-in counter, arrival and predeparture area, and administrative office. Some 5.4 hectares are being prioritized for acquisition for Phase I at P200 per sq m. However, processing of documentary requirements by landowners is taking time.

The contract duration for the terminal is nine months, but Canlas is bent on finishing it in seven to eight months. Such is his commitment to the project that he has spent some P1 million of personal funds. If his schedule is followed, the airport will have a spanking new passenger terminal next summer.

Phase 2 will involve the demolition of the old existing terminal to give way to the extension and widening of the runway and apron, as well as construction of a turnaround pad. Other improvements slated are a new fire station, administration building, powerhouse and control tower.

Navigational facilities are also considered in the five-year plan, like precision approach path indicator lights, very high-frequency Omni range, as well as runway markers and lights. All these developments would require an expansion of the airport site from the present 17 to 41 hectares.

Canlas said the fulfillment of all these plans will depend on the aggressive lobbying of the new congresswoman. If the development plan is fulfilled, the airport’s category will be raised from the present principal class II, or secondary, to principal class I, or trunk line.
Choosing between the two reports, I think EV Mail's is riddled with more inaccuracies for the ff. reasons:

1. The assailed original report did specify that the project was awarded to Tokwing Construction.

2. The assailed original report did not state that the papers are all in order before the elections. In fact, it reported that the contract has not even been signed yet and only after it is signed will the notice to proceed be released.

3. As for Canlas's denial of being a sub-contractor, don't you think it's odd he will spend P1 million from his own pocket if his role is limited to "supervising"?

The EV Mail report is more of a praise release for Lucy Torres-Gomez by discrediting the original report because the original report gave credit to former Congressman Codilla who lobbied for the project. :bash:

oboi

September 28th, 2010, 05:45 AM

Ormoc Airport (OMC)

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oboi

September 28th, 2010, 05:47 AM

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oboi

September 28th, 2010, 05:50 AM

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ormocanon

September 28th, 2010, 06:08 AM

Nagtataka lang ako bakit priority ng DOTC ang Ormoc airport samantalang mas busy ang Calbayog at Catarman airports.

Mabsen

September 28th, 2010, 07:07 AM

siguro ila geuna kay gamay ra man gud ng Airport ron, so ila padak-an ug erenovate ug ayohon ang service para maka-accommodate ug daghan or additional planes ug passengers. Ang uban airport kay okay pa man so pwede pa ipaulhi then of course DOTC are prioritizing.

ormocanon

September 28th, 2010, 09:53 AM

http://www.collegiatechampionsleague.net/IMAGES/banner.jpg

Watch the PCCL Kickout Regional Championship match tonight at the Superdome featuring ACLC College Titans of Ormoc vs. Leyte Colleges Cougars of Tacloban. The winner will proceed to the PCCL Inter-Regional Championship in Iloilo on November.

GO ORMOC!

mao rong

September 28th, 2010, 06:16 PM

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^^ano kaya feeling pag nakasakay kana dito no?

ormocanon

September 29th, 2010, 02:05 AM

^^ Eroplano yan ng Indiana Aerospace University, ang kaisa-isang flying school sa Region 8.

Linguine

September 29th, 2010, 03:02 AM

Biliran governor pushes infrastructure projects

(The Philippine Star) Updated September 29, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

NAVAL, Biliran, Philippines – Barely a month in office, newly elected Biliran Gov. Gerardo “Gerryboy” Espina Jr. pushed for the implementation of various infrastructure projects worth P12.786 million, including the much-awaited low-cost housing project for government employees.

Espina, the youngest to have been elected governor in this province, is a former congressman of the lone district of Biliran during the 13th Congress and has served as mayor of Naval, the provincial capital for two terms in 1998 until 2004. He replaced his elder brother Rogelio Espina who served as governor for three terms since 2001 until he was elected congressman during the elections last May.

The low cost housing for government employees is a much-awaited project of the provincial government. Preparations have been started since 1995, but for one reason or another, the project was not successfully implemented. Even during the administration of the immediate past Gov. Roger Espina, the proposal to source out funding for its development in the amount of P35 million from a government-financing institution was met with heavy opposition.

Recently, Espina approved the site preparation amounting to P6.33 million in three phases, which was expected to start in August this year. The scope of work includes road preparation, drainage construction and sub-division of lots. The housing project has 1,109 units ion a 10-hectare property owned by the provincial government in Barangay Larrazabal, of Naval town in this province.

There are proposed single and double-detached units of varying floor areas. The project also includes facilities for commercial and amusement purposes.

Espina is also fast-tracking the improvement of barangay roads amounting to P4.9 million. These farm-to-market roads play a vital role in local economy as it directly affects supply and prices of farm products, and basic commodities being transported to upland barangays from town markets. Other infra projects to be implemented early on is the construction of seawall in Barangay Atipolo and basketball court in Barangay Larrazabal, both in the town of Naval amounting to P1.5 million.

Mabsen

September 29th, 2010, 05:47 AM

ormocanon

September 29th, 2010, 05:48 AM

Congratulations ACLC College for defeating Leyte Colleges last night 77-62 at the PCCL Kickout Regional Championship. Ormoc cagers prove once again they're the man in Region 8 college basketball. Good luck on your next matches in Iloilo on November!:cheer::cheer::cheer:

ormocanon

September 29th, 2010, 10:29 AM

Kagahapon nisulod ko sa gitukod nga Gaisano sakay sa motor ko kay abli man ang ilang gate. Gi-survey ko ang building apan paggawas na nako, nag-atang na ang guwardya sa gate nga dunay nagsangit nga shotgun sa abaga. Gisita ko nag-unsa ko ngadto. Giahak, ka-istrikto ba sa Gaisano. :nuts:

ormocanon

September 29th, 2010, 10:56 AM

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Mabsen

September 29th, 2010, 12:10 PM

@ormocanon hahaha! Gesita ka kay na.aan ka siguro nga construction worker nga mu.ikyas bisan wa pay oras. Aw! Hehe! Unya unsa imu nasurvey? Wa pa nahuman ug pintal no? Nisulod ka sa building? Feel nako human2x na ang sulod. Nag.ask ka sa imu migo nga guard? LOL!

Mabsen

September 29th, 2010, 12:17 PM

Hala karon pa ko kita anang David's Inn. Nice pud lage ug design. Ikaw nang naa sa front desk noh? hehe!

ormocanon

September 29th, 2010, 01:53 PM

^^ Adik ka @mabs, nganong kahibaw ka ako kadto? Heh heh bitaw, dako siya pero dili sad parehas kadako sa RPT -- dako kaayo kadto. Pero mall gyud ang itsura niya di parehas sa daang Gaisano nga department store ra.

Mabsen

September 29th, 2010, 02:15 PM

@ormocanon sakto ka adik ko, adik ko sa internet! :nuts: kahibaw ko kay ako man tong guard ahaha! aw dako2x ra diay haha! Mao nay getawag nga tinuod na nga mall :lol: maayo no kay gekan ka na didto wa nalang gyud ka ni picture! :bash: :lol: Nakasulod diay ka? wa nalang unta ka nigawas ahahahahahaha!

ormocanon

September 30th, 2010, 10:12 AM

^^ Nataod na ang escalators sa Gaisano, duha man lang baga kadto.

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Binayot man nang ngalan nga Garden Mall. Nganong garden man nga merkado man ang puwesto niya? At least ang Gaisano angayan ang ngalan nga Riverside Mall kay daplin bitaw siya sa sapa. Mura'g mas nindot lang gihapon ang Brodeth One Stop Shop niini.

Mabsen

September 30th, 2010, 10:49 AM

@ormocanon wahahaha! mao gyud pero layo2x ra mana sa merkado... kanang getindogan ron mao na ang merkado sa una... dapat unta ang name kay "Prince Market Mall" hehehe!...
aw mao diay na meaning sa BOSS? Brodeth One Stop Shop. what man ang mga stores naa didto?...
2 pa ang nataod nga escalators sa Riverside Mall? or basin 2 ra gyud kabuok? kay kung maoho na puro ra diay na hagdanan... :lol:

waraywaray architect

October 1st, 2010, 05:27 AM

ormocanon

October 1st, 2010, 10:53 AM

^^ Personally I think the design is cool. :)

Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 11:19 AM

Ormoc, a good place for investment
By Jun Tarroza
Posted on Sept. 30, 2010

So far, the biggest investor in Ormoc is Gaisano, an investor of shopping mall chains in the country. Now, it is presently constructing a multi-million mall here, expected to open on this year.

For more than 10 years in Built-Operate-Transfer (BOT) contract with the Ormoc City Government, Gaisano sees the feasible investment. It bought nearly a hectare of private lots at Brgy. Alegria, this city, which is just a tricycle ride from the city proper.

According to City Planning and Development Officer (CDPO) Engr. Raoul C. Cam, Gaisano sees the reliable and stable resources here for business to flourish: the geothermal energy, water abundance and labor supply.

The Leyte Electric Cooperative V (Leyeco) claims during its daily radio program that its power utility has the lowest rate in Eastern Visayas. Ormoc is a host community of the geothermal energy owned and operated by Energy Development Corporation (EDC).

Also, water rate is pegged at P3.50 per cubic meter as managed by the Ormoc Water and Sewerage Administration a local government entity, a rate which possibly make it the cheapest potable water in the country, despite the local government’s multi-million investment for its system modernization. The LGU-Ormoc is mulling to increase it though.

Aside from those Ormoc resources which are favorable factors for investment; land, sea and air transportations are not a problem. It has sea and air ports. It has recreational facilities such as hotels and golf course. This city also has low crime index and no recorded labor dispute, Cam said.

CPDO’s 184,521 estimated population on 2009 has enough labor to supply a capitalist-locator in Ormoc’s 464.30 square kilometer total land area, he said. During business hours, Ormoc population may reach from 200,000 to 250,000 people as it is an “ideal and popular jump off point for Cebu, the rest of the Visayas and the northern portion of Mindanao.”

Ormoc has identified its investment priority areas. One of these is the 300-hectare Provincial Industrial Zone located at Brgys. Luna, Dolores and Dayhagan. This area is favorable for light industries, Cam said. Other area for medium and heavy industries is at Bgry. Ipil, this city, where Leyte Agri Corp. is located. It has also a 110-hectare ‘Ormoc Township,’ which is favorable also for residential subdivision, commercial and institutional purposes.

Cam said a locator will no longer encounter problems on land conversion, because those areas were already classified in land used plan for those purposes. The crucial problem will be the lot negotiation because those areas are mostly private lots. Cam opened that may be the local government can meddle with this problem. Thus, Ormoc is a good place for investment.

Currently the city ranked 7 of the top 10 competitive cities in the country, among 28 cities as assessed and evaluated categorically by the Asian Institute of Management and the University of the Philippines. Ormoc gained prominence in its streamlining program on business and licensing services, domestically and internationally, and became the Most Business-Friendly City in 2008.

Conclusively, a historian has said: “Ormoc is now fast becoming the hub of development in the region. With its strategic geographical location in which it serves as a gateway to the Eastern Visayas, more economic activities have taken place evident in the rapid growth of business establishments, financial institutions and infrastructures.”

Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 11:24 AM

Thousands join Alay Lakad 2010
RCD
Posted Sept. 28, 2010

An estimated 5000 people from different sectors of the city, joined this year’s Alay Lakad (walk for a cause), an early morning walk that started in front of the city stage, 5 am Saturday.

City Mayor Eric C. Codilla, Vice Mayor Nepumoceno P. Aparis and other elected city officials spearheaded the LGU in the event, which was also attended by all departments of the LGU, national government agencies, private and public schools and the private sectors.

Two of the Alay Lakad beneficiaries, namely Lourdes Abrio and Aldrin Donayre gave their testimonials during the occasion and thanked the organizer and the LGU, for the support given them, through the program. Abrio, who was once a “streetchild”, said she would have remained so, if not because of the Alay Lakad, and she would still be peddling peanuts at the city plaza night and day. When she became an Alay Lakad beneficiary, she learned self-reliance and self-confidence. Abrio said that as a beneficiary, she joined some livelihood trainings carried out by the government thru the CSWDO. She is now confident in planning her future and hopes to achieve her ambitions.

Abrio continued that she now knows how to plan her future and she believe that she would succeed in her ambitions. She was so thankful to Mayor Eric C. Codilla and other city officials for the very successful program. She is hoping for the continuity of the program so that it could support more street children.

Aldrin Donayre for his part, also disclosed that had it not for the support from the funds of the Alay Lakad he would also be in the streets as a scavenger, in order to buy food. At present Donayre said he is enrolled as 3rd year student at the New Ormoc City National High School. The Alay Lakad gave him the chance to go back to school and he now believes he could make his dreams come true and have a bright future. He said that he was thankful to the city officials and the Alay Lakad organizers for having him as one of its beneficiaries. Donayre is now fatherless and his mother is a just a side-walk vendor who earns barely enough for the family.

City Mayor Eric C. Codilla said that he was impressed of the huge number of participants of this year’s Alay Lakad and said that it was one of the most attended Alay Lakad in the past few years.

Mayor Codilla emphasized that the Alay Lakad contributions/raised funds for this year will be utilized to support the street children in the Holding Center.

Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 11:28 AM

JUSTICE ON WHEELS releases 22 BJMP inmates
By Elvie Roman Roa
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Some 22 inmates of the BJYMP were recently released, Senior Inspector Enrico Fevidal, Ormoc Bureau of Jail and Management and Penology (BJMP) Warden said, and he is thankful to the Justice on Wheels program for making this possible. The release of the 22 inmates helped on the Jail Decongestion Program of the government.

The releases were based on several grounds, top on the list were on those cases with non-appearance of the complainants. Others, whose cases lack sufficient evidence were also released.

Senior Deputy Court Administrator Nimfa C. Vilches from the Office of the Court Administrator Supreme Court of the Philippines who heads the Justice on Wheels, said they visit key cities all throughout the country , to give immediate solutions and facilitate the processing of pending court cases.

At present, the Ormoc City BJMP , which has a capacity of only 60 inmates, presently houses 229 detainees, 60, according to SInsp Fevidal.

Of the 22 cases heard by the Justice on Wheels during the two-day service by the justices in Ormoc City last September 2 and 3, two were filed before the MTCC, eight at Branch 12 and 12 at Branch 35, wherein which, robbery cases were the most common, SInsp Fevidal said.

SInsp Fevidal disclosed that no drug-related case was included in the process.

Jeffrey C. Alandia, 34 years old, separated with a daughter and detained at at the Ormoc BJMP for two years and four months for robbery, said that his case hearings were always postponed due to the non-appearance of his complainant. This became the basis of dismissal of his case, and his release. This was the best birthday gift he ever had, he said. His case was heard and decided by the Justice on Wheels on his birthday, September 2.
34-year-old Jaywan K. Derequito was also detained in BJMP for one year and five months for Robbery. His release was also based on the lack of interest of his private complainant to pursue the case, as decided by the Justice on Wheels.

59 of 227 inmates in Ormoc BJMP are detained due to drug related cases. There are still more inmates that are likely to be released since this is the first time in Ormoc, Fevidal hopes that more BJMP inmates will be released by the said government program.

A total of 114 inmates from Ormoc and the neighboring municipalities were released.

Court Judges from Leyte provinces like Isabel, Palompon, Kananga, Albuera, Carigara, Hilongos and from 4th District of Leyte, assisted the lawyers of the Justice on Wheels, with also the participation of the Occidental Leyte Bar Association (OLBA), so as to fast-track the decisions on the pending cases at the Municipal Trial Court of Cities (MTCC), Regional Trial Court Branches 12 and 35 in Ormoc and at the other courts of the municipalities mentioned.

Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 12:34 PM

Sept. 24, 2010 activities : Turn-over of 2-story classroom and mass wedding ceremony at Brgy. Guntigui-an, Ormoc City
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Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 12:39 PM

WLC backs out from Tugob; AMA is seen to replace
Ormoc City

Ormoc City Builders Association Pres. Engr. Joseph Frederick A. Pepito announced that the Western Leyte College (WLC) has backed out from participating in this year’s first Tugob festival presentation.

At the weekly press conference spearheaded by the Local Government Unit here held at the Sangguniang Panglungsod conference room, Friday, Engr. Pepito disclosed that Manoling Fiel, an official of the said school, informed the fiesta committee of the school’s withdrawal from the festival, citing lack of funds. Pepito added that Fiel cites lack of funds as reason, as the seed money of P20, 000 from ORBA and the additional P20, 000 from SAL pineapple, the main stakeholder of pineapple abundance is not enough to shoulder their choreographer’s initial estimate of more than P100, 000 expense for the presentation.

The show must go on
But despite the withdrawal of WLC, ORBA, the festival organizer, is not worried because of the interest shown by AMA Computer Learning Center to join the presentation, in place of WLC. “We are now on a negotiation stage with AMA and if things push through, AMA will represent Piña”, Engr. Pepito said.

Most of the media people present during the Friday’s presscon, however said that AMA under the leadership of Mr. Roger Lagarde, is noted to be very supportive to any activity of the LGU. There even was a time that AMA provided the basketball uniforms to all the participating schools during the first Ormoc City School Sport Organization, (OCSSO) basketball tournament. It may be noted that WLC had also withdrawn from the OCCSO tournament by backing out from the championship games two years ago, when its team lost to AMA College. WLC alleged poor officiating of the games.

Thus, the 11 abundant major products of the city will be represented by 11 different schools during the festival on Oct. 20, Engr. Pepito stressed.

On the other hand, Engr. Pepito said that a mascot and t.v show will be presented in line with the celebration of the 63rd Charter Day of the city. A free concert will be held at the city plaza. The committee plans to invite the popular band, Aegis, to perform at the city stage on the 20th of October. “Wall climbing” will also be available at the plaza; facilities of said sports will be installed by a certain mountaineering organization which the fiesta committee have spoken with. During the affair, an agro trade fair/booth exhibits at the city plaza will also be spearheaded by the City Agriculture Services Office. (ormoc.gov.ph)

Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 12:41 PM

1,800 Ormocanons benefit “Pantawid” program
Ormoc City

At least 1,500 poorest-of-the-poor Ormocanons will compensate the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4P’s) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in partnership with its local counterpart the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO). This information was disclosed by Paula Onay, regional focal person of 4P’s of the DSWD Eastern Visayas during its general assembly in Superdome last Sept. 1.

Onay said the program has two components -- health & nutrition, and education. She said that the beneficiaries will receive “cash grant” of P300 a child per month as educational assistance and P500 a month per family for health and nutrition. The focal person clarified that the cash assistance on education is for elementary up to 3rd year high school only. She said the program will cover for up to 3 children in every poor family.

Onay said this kind of dole-out program has conditions to follow so that a beneficiary can avail it for 5 year, or if not suspend, and eventually terminated if violated. Some of the conditions are: The beneficiary should attend meetings on family development services, a responsible parenthood and family development sessions; a child has availed the deworming program of the city health services. In education, a child whose age ranging from 3-14 years old should have school attendance of 85% in a year in daycare centers or where a public school he or she had enrolled.

Onay said the Department of Education (DepEd) and the city/municipal health centers are their monitoring agencies in the 4P’s.

She said that in 5 months from November to March, this year, their office has disbursed P2.7 million in their beneficiaries at Albuera town alone. In Eastern Visayas, DSWD has covered 71 towns including Ormoc, Tacloban and Maasin cities.

She said they have conducted surveys in depressed areas of these municipalities and cities for the selection of the beneficiaries.

Meanwhile in an interview with a beneficiary, Myla de Guzman, married of Purok 7, Brgy. Naungan, this city said she attend the general assembly because of “kaayohan nga hinabang” as she doesn’t know of what is the dole-out of the DSWD about.
De Guzman, who has 2 children (8 months old and 3 year old) said her husband, a fisherman would earn P100-200 a day. She said her husband sometimes cannot go fishing especially on bad weather.

“Dili kalikayan mag-away mi sa akong bana tungod sa kawad-on,” she said as they are living in a nipa house near the seashore of that coastal village. (ormoc.gov.ph)

Mabsen

October 1st, 2010, 12:44 PM

LGU, CSWDO launches ERPAT
Joey Vincent Motel

Another milestone has been reached by the City of Ormoc when the Local Government Unit through the City Social Welfare and Development Office launched the ERPAT on the afternoon of September 6 at the Multi-Purpose Hall of the New City Hall.

ERPAT, which stands for Empowerment and Re-affirmation of Paternal Abilities Training, is among the latest program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development under committee chairwoman Hon. Lea Doris Villar. It aims to refine, re-affirm and empower the role of father (husband) in the development and management of the family. The CSWDO, through head Mrs. Marietta Legaspi, said that ERPAT aims to correct the misconceptions that the mother shoulders all the household management and that the father only handles the financial responsibilities. Mrs. Legaspi wants to revive once more the “erpat” mindset, an endearment of the child to his father, more popular in the ‘70s, denoting a special kind of closeness of the father to his children. She continued that today’s generation doesn’t have that special endearment, and added that some fathers nowadays don’t even know the problems inside the family at some instances. Lack of paternal interaction is one of the roots of domestic violence. With ERPAT, the empowered fathers can help build a strong and healthy community.

DSWD Regional Director Leticia Corillo, who personally graced the launching, congratulated the LGU specifically Mayor Eric C. Codilla, also present in the event, and the CSWD Office for a very effective and efficient implementation of the ERPAT. Dir. Corillo said that the event of this kind was the first that she witnessed across the region, considering that ERPAT is just a modular training. Yet what she saw here was different – ERPAT volunteers themselves formed an organization that will ensure the advocacy of its purpose, to their respective families and communities. Dir. Corillo continued that the response of the people to the program is a very promising mark, which will eventually address paternal and communal problems.

On his message, City Mayor Eric C. Codilla jokingly said that ERPAT sets a distinct program intended for the fathers as he observed that most of the CSWDO programs focused on the welfare of the wives, the women and children. He mentioned that he believes that both parents should have equal responsibilities in the upbringing of the children. He added that long lost interaction and endearment between father and child has become a common issue today in the society, resulting to family problems and the drifting apart of it members. ERPAT, he said, will ease these internal and communal problems. He then concluded that the local government will be at full force to support the activities of the CSWDO or of any government offices, in order to promote a better and more progressive Ormoc.

Mayor Beboy inducted the ERPAT Volunteer Association Officers who are as follows:

President: Mr. Alfeo R. Villamor
V-President: Mr. Redentor Parilla
Secretary: Mr. Edgardo Pocson
Treasurer: Mr. Mario Alba
Auditor: Mr. Renante Escoton
PIOs: Mr. Bart Mistola – Dist. I
Mr. Robert Sanoria – Dist. II
Mr. Ruben Tabay – Dist. III
Mr. Nilo ******* – Dist. IV
Mr. Leon Quinaquin – Dist. V

ormocanon

October 3rd, 2010, 07:22 AM

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ACLC Ormoc wins!
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Mabsen

October 3rd, 2010, 07:27 AM

@ormocanon I was there that's why they won... I mean, seriously! :lol:

ormocanon

October 3rd, 2010, 07:37 AM

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urban Iegend

October 3rd, 2010, 03:49 PM

Leyte stages 4th Business Month celebration in October (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p101001.htm&no=08)

Tacloban City (October 1) -- After three successful years, the Province of Leyte is staging the 4th Leyte Business Month celebration this October, with its private sector partner, the Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry once again hosting and managing the month-long event.
Leyte Governor Carlos Jericho L. Petilla has always advocated government and private sector partnerships. He has always believed that the business sector is the engine of growth in a market based economy such as the province of Leyte and the Philippines as a whole. As it is the principal sector that produces the goods and services and creates employment and wealth of the province, the stronger the business sector becomes, the more developed and progressive the province would be, Governor Petilla said.
Businessman Willy Julio, the Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industry president and this year's chairman of the Leyte Business Month celebration, informed that the 4th Leyte Business Month celebration promises to be marked with high impact activities which will revolve around the theme: Leyte Going Green: Together We Can."
The choice of the theme is very appropriate and timely. It would be recalled that for the maiden year of the celebration, the theme was "Together We Can." On the second year, the theme was "Enhancing and Sustaining Economic Growth and Development." Last year, the theme was "Harnessing Local Potentials for Economic Development."
The media launching for this year's business month celebration will be on October 11 at the Harampang Ha PIA media interaction at Gerry's Grill Tacloban.
The highlights of this year's Leyte business month celebration is the IT, Tourism and Agri-Aqua/SME Trade Fair and Exhibits at the People's Center and Library on October 18 to 22.
A motorcade at 9:00 o'clock in the morning will herald the opening of the Trade Fair and Exhibits. An opening program will be conducted after which a press conference will be conducted at the Main Hall of the People's Center.
Among the activities on October 18 at the People's Center are the Leyte Bayong Design Competition, IT Investment Forum, BIR Tax Forum and Raffle Draw. The Francis Kong Business Leadership Seminar will be conducted at 6:30 in the evening at Hotel Alejandro.
On October 19, the activities at the Trade Fair include Destination Showcase at the Main Hall, Forum on New Tourism Directories, Partnership for Tourism and RA 9593. In the afternoon, stories of successful tourism entrepreneurs, the Raphael Farm and the Ocho Seafoods and Grill, will be featured. At the SMED Center, a Leyte Green Business Forum will be conducted from 8:00 o'clock to 5:00 o'clock in the afternoon.
On October 20, the activities will include a Tourism Job Forum, Nature Talk and Trek: Paru-Parong Bukid with Heli Asoy and raffle draw.
The activities for October 21 are the Leyte Investment Forum at SMED Center, Reception and Protocol Workshop for SMEs, and Employers Forum for Contractors and Sub-Contractors at the People's Center.
On October 22, the TIF on Environmentally Sound Technologies: Iodized Salt Production, Biogas Technology and Engineered Bamboo Technology and the 5S workshop for SMEs will be conducted.
The closing program and the awarding of prizes will be conducted at 3:00 o'clock in the afternoon of October 22.
On October 4 to 6, a skills training on abaca slippers making will be conducted by FIDA at San Antonio, MacArthur, Leyte. On October 11 to 13, a skills upgrading on Abaca Slippers Production will be conducted at Sta. Cruz, Jaro, Leyte. On October 15, the establishment of Abaca Processing Plant at Santol, San Miguel, Leyte, will be launched by FIDA while on October 25 to 29, FIDA will conduct a training on operation and maintenance of Abaca Stripping and Drying Center cum entrepreneurship on Abaca at Kananga, Albuera and Ormoc City.
On October 9, at 6:00 o'clock in the evening, the Leyte Chamber of Commerce and Industtry is sponsoring a Cascades Musical Concert at the Tacloban City Astrodome.
On October 27 to 28, LCC is spearheading a Governor Icot Petilla Golf Tournament at the San Juanico Golf and Country Club. (PIA 8) [top]

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 01:58 AM

aw mao diay na meaning sa BOSS? Brodeth One Stop Shop. what man ang mga stores naa didto?...
- Luz Pharmacy
- House Store Houseware & Plasticware
- M Lhuillier
- Bella's Dimsum & Pizza
- CellWorks Digital Entertainment
- Emcor
- Jolly Pig Meatshop
- AI Concept
- grocery
- coffee shop
- lotto outlet

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 02:25 AM

@ormocanon thanks,,, aircon na nga mini-mall? or open ra na sa sulod?
okay ra sad ang location ana kay maatubang mana gamay sa city hall kung mahuman ng bag-o nga street nga gehimo atbang sa city hall.. agi-anan sad na diha...ug daghan pud balay sa atbang...

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 02:44 AM

^^ Aircon gyud na sigurado. Ang mga gi-mention ko nga mga occupants mao nang sa ground floor. Duda ko hardware ang second floor parehas sa Citi Hardware.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 02:52 AM

aw hardware gyud na if dad-on sa Brodeth ila hardware diha :hahaha:... pero kung ingana half ra ang mall ana, sa ibabaw dili, tindahan cguro gehapon, para masakto sa name nga One Stop Shop... :colgate:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 02:59 AM

Maayo unta nindot ang ilang coffee shop aron mabibo diha sama sa nahitabo sa La Viva Café & Sports Bar sa Mejia Subdivision, Sip 'n Chat sa Linao ug David's Inn sa Carlos Tan. Kung mu-click na, daghan na pud mga gimikan ang mangabli aron mu-spread ang development anang dapita.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 03:08 AM

Mao gyud... kung maayo nga coffee shop, ... butangan nalang pud unta na ug fastfood restaurant kay mao man gud duolonon sa taw ng kan-anan, labi na kay duol ra na sa taga OCIT... or mge employees sa city hall...

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 03:13 AM

^^ Fastfood man nang Bella's Dimsum & Pizza.

Speaking of city hall, butangan og food court ang ground floor complete with food stalls aron daghang kapilian. Maayo unta naa sad coffee shop kay lami mag-kape-kape diha o beer-beer ba labi na'g ting-init sa kahapunan kay bugnaw kaayo sulod sa city hall. Butangan sad kuno og wi-fi so lami na tambayan diha.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 03:31 AM

aw lami ng Bella's Dimsum and Pizza?

aw o bitaw nagto-o ko ug nabutangan na ug food court ng city hall wa pa diay, ingun sa una nga sa top floor ebutang ang food court..karon sa ground floor na diay...sunod ana sa gawas na haha! importante man sad na kay layo man sa mga kan-anan gud ang mga employees toyo-onon pa ba, so maayo ng naa ra sa sulod, ila kaugalingon nga food court... naa nay coffee shop if magtukod ka...dili pwede mgtinda ug beer kay bawal na mahubog nya mga taw... tabako cguro ok ra...but dapat naay smoke zone/area.... kanang wi-fi dapat lang gyud kay these days necessary naman na, hayahay kaayo ang mga employees kay aircon wherever ahaha! aw mahimo na gyud ng city mall :laugh:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 03:43 AM

Pwede man tingali magbaligya og beer basta in can lang ug dili ipagawas sa food court.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 04:02 AM

siguro pwede kung magrequest sila pero dili cguro na allowed, kahibaw baya ka dapat maayo ug background ng government employees, kung mamaligya diha ug beer mura ra ug getolerate nila ang bisyo sa uban, diba? bisan pa ug pagamay2x nga inom, balik2x diay.. na dili na makaconcentrate sa trabaho so mahimo ng negative sa ila side... but we don't know basin imo wish granted...:lol:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 04:14 AM

Automatic nga dili pwede mag-inom ang mga empleyado. Syaro di sila mauwaw makit-an sila ni meyor ug mga department heads. Di man sad lami maghubog sa city hall kay walay videoke ug :naughty:. Bale ang pagbaligya og beer diha pa-relax lang, mga 1-3 cans parehas sa airport.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 04:30 AM

parelax lage unya kining naay bisyo kay dili man mapugngan... balik2xan ug palit, magsugo ra ug uban taw para makapalit..unya bisan pa ug in-can na lain paminawon nga "city hall naay baligya nga beer para sa employees" aw madaot gyud sila ana...total naa man sa gawas sa city hall mga tindahan nagbaligya ug mga beer man gyud na sila so adto nalang magpalit kung dili mapugngan, basta dili lang magtinda sulod sa city hall kay makalain sa image... coffee in-can nalang maayo pa para dili katulgon or sting or cobra energy drink... :lol:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 04:36 AM

Sa airport lagi nagbaligya og beer unya wa man madaot image nila? Ang canteen sa Pasar duna sad beer pero wa may nangabusar. Propesyonal man sad ang mga empleyado sa gobyerno uy. Pero kung matuman nang imo, magbaon na lang ko'g kaugalingon nako nga beer. :lol:

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 04:48 AM

wahahaha hala pagbaon kay ipasita ta nasad ka sa guard :lol:
lahi man to sila nga category nga employees.. ang sa gobyerno kay dapat maayo man gyud ug dungog... unya city hall kaha na, so maayo gyud dapat... ipatangtang ta hinuon kang papa ron... :lol:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 04:49 AM

Waaaahhh!!! Adik ka @mabs. Nganong kahibalo ka diri ko nagtrabaho?

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 05:09 AM

ako adik? dili kaha ko taga mabini street ahaha!
kaila man gud ko nimo hehehehehe! okay ra na oi, ebutang hinuon nako diri imo complete name ron :lol:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 05:31 AM

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The new airport terminal will rise some meters away at the back of the existing building. Based on reports the terminal design will be similar to Busuanga airport's. Nice!

http://images.travelpod.com/users/frids15/1.1223254980.busuanga-airport.jpg

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 06:41 AM

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The hotel
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urban Iegend

October 4th, 2010, 06:56 AM

^^
IMO, Calicoan Surf Camp deserves that title :)

http://www.asiatravel.com/philippines/surfcamp/gifs/tsc_banner.jpg

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ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 07:05 AM

Ormoc is definitely one of the fastest -- if not the fastest -- growing cities in EV, boasting some of the biggest developments in the region notably the new City Hall (the biggest and most modern) and Gaisano Riverside Mall.

A new terminal airport will rise to attract more airline companies. This development boosts Ormoc's chances to become the number one tourist destination in EV owing to its location as a gateway from Cebu (thanks to Supercat and Weesam Express) and its close proximity to the region's resort capital, Albuera. The forthcoming Tugob Festival is also a major boost.

Ormoc is more than ready to accommodate a surge of tourists with the presence of some of the best hotels in the region, the latest of which is a new 50-room inn now nearing completion.

The city also has fine establishments and entertainment joints.

Other expected and rumored developments that would catapult Ormoc to even greater heights are the establishment of a 4-storey city hospital, USJR campus, Robinson's hypermart and Ormoc Doctor's Hospital (branch of Cebu Doc). :banana:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 07:07 AM

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ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 07:11 AM

^^
IMO, Calicoan Surf Camp deserves that title :)
Siguro kung fully developed na ang Calicoan. Based on friends' accounts who have been there, mingaw ug laay kuno ang place kay wala kaayo tawo and there's not much to do except swim and surf. Limited na ang menu sa restaurant, maraming nakalagay dun na not available. Some of the facilities are deteriorating na daw due to lack of maintenance. :ohno: But the beach is nice daw kasi white sand. Hopefully mapaspasan ang development nya, only then will I be convinced that it's the best.

urban Iegend

October 4th, 2010, 07:25 AM

^^
months nalang siguro ang bibilangin since nandyan na ang airport... tsaka Calicoan Ocean Villas is selling pretty well sa RPT..

anywhoo, CSC is still the best for me :D

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 07:29 AM

^^ OT lang bay, do I still need to ride a banca to reach Calicoan?

urban Iegend

October 4th, 2010, 07:32 AM

^^
nope, may tulay from Guiuan proper to Calicoan.. parang river lang naghihiwalay sa dalawang islands :D

dumaan ako sa McArthur park kahapon galing airport.. mukhang makakapag bukas nga ang LKY sa December

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/3124/lkymbrperspective01.jpg

pthfndr19

October 4th, 2010, 07:33 AM

^^ Wow ang ganda!:D Malapit ba mismo yan sa MacArthur park?

^^ OT lang bay, do I still need to ride a banca to reach Calicoan?

^^ Hindi na kelangan ng bangka.. may tulay nman. :D

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 07:36 AM

^^
nope, may tulay from Guiuan proper to Calicoan.. parang river lang naghihiwalay sa dalawang islands :D
^^ Hindi na kelangan ng bangka.. may tulay nman. :D
Thanks sa info. :okay: Matagal ko nang pinaplanong pumunta dun using my own vehicle.
dumaan ako sa McArthur park kahapon galing airport.. mukhang makakapag bukas nga ang LKY sa December
Ambilis naman. I heard na-scale down daw ang project. How true?

urban Iegend

October 4th, 2010, 07:37 AM

^^
their office in J. Romualdez St., Tacloban is now accepting reservations.. :)

urban Iegend

October 4th, 2010, 07:42 AM

Kuting Reef
Macrohon, S. Leyte

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pthfndr19

October 4th, 2010, 07:43 AM

^^
their office in J. Romualdez St., Tacloban is now accepting reservations.. :)

^^Nice! Mura lang kaya dyan? may opening promo ba sila?:)

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 07:45 AM

^^ Nakapunta na ako sa Kuting Reef. Nakakatawa kasi 3 ang CR nila for men, women and in between. :lol: Naiinggit ang Sabin sa boardwalk niya kaya nagpagawa ng mas malaki pa. :)

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 08:21 AM

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 08:26 AM

^^ Transmitter man lang to. Magbutang sad ang TV5 sa Alta Vista.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 08:35 AM

o bitaw GMA Station transmitter :lol:
Maayo para tin-aw na ang TV5 diri kay magtan-awan baya mi ug Talentadong Pinoy :)

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 08:53 AM

wow ako target suroyan pohon in the future... sa Eastern Visayas ra ha:

Calicoan Island(white sand beach)
Cuatros Islas(white sand beach)
Digyo Island(white sand beach)
Canigao Island(white sand beach)
Tongonan Spring(hotspring)
Jordan Spring(hotspring)
Calanggaman Island(white sand beach)
Agas-agas Bridge(tallest bridge in the Philippines)
Kuting Reef
Lake Danao(nature park)
ug uban pa nga wala ko kahibaw...

see? daghana ug pride ang E.V...:banana:

dapat gamiton gyud ni nga natural resources...:)

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 09:35 AM

another reason to come to Baybayon ni Agalon Resort and Hotel in Albuera is it's mini-zoo... the first in Eastern Visayas daw.. complete with tiger, ostrich, and a number of different kind of animals...

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photo courtesy of Rannie VC

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 09:47 AM

Naa na sad aviary sa Sabin.

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 09:49 AM

Here's more of mini-zoo in Agalon Resort in Albuera

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photo courtesy of Rannie VC

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Naa na sad aviary sa Sabin.

bitaw kita ko nimo didto... I mean kita ko sa pix sa uban... :lol:

ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 11:44 AM

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ormocanon

October 4th, 2010, 12:09 PM

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MJM Grand Mini Bar & Music Lounge
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Cozzy Coffee Club
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Function room
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Fitness center
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Rooftop
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Rooms
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carl_vilches21

October 4th, 2010, 12:47 PM

^^
cool :cheers:

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 02:13 PM

nyay ang lampshades sa TRN Travellers Inn kay same sa lampshades sa amo hauz... ug kanang ila lampshade sa rooms nila kay same gyud sa lampshade sa ako kwarto ahahaha! geputos pa nila kay I know for sure mataya na pareho sa ako :nuts: feel at home ayo ko diha dah... :lol:

@carl ya cool na kay aircon man :lol:

anyway nice na nga Inn kay daghan ug facilities... neat pa gyud... dili lang ko pwede mustay kay duol ra ang amo, muuli nalang ko :lol:

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 02:24 PM

hala naa pa haha ang kanang ref. sa last pic kay ingana sad amo ref. mubo lang na diha... haha! kami man cguro tag iya diha :hilarious daghag identical :nuts:
kuwang nalang muanha ko amo na na :lol:

carl_vilches21

October 4th, 2010, 02:35 PM

Karon ra diay na gibutangan ug aircon?

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 02:37 PM

@carl naa na daan oi, :D

carl_vilches21

October 4th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Aw. Abi nako karon ra. :lol:

Mabsen

October 4th, 2010, 04:07 PM

LOL! etry mo and you'll feel at home...:D

carl_vilches21

October 4th, 2010, 05:35 PM

Kahit sang hotel naman ata you'll feel na you're at home. :lol: I love the ambiance.:cheers: ilang rooms siya?

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 02:30 AM

^^ 12 rooms ra na sya.
@mabs: maparehas gyud mga senina ug gamit nimo sa uban basta tigpalitan ka sa Gaisano, Novo, Van's, King's Houseware, Friendly Bazaar ug mga tindahan sa Insik dri. :lol:

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 02:34 AM

anywhoo, CSC is still the best for me :D
Bay, can you post a px of CSC hotel for comparison purposes? Thanks. :)

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 02:50 AM

@ormocanon hahaha! if I know puro na gekan sa Novo imo gamit sa balay hahaha! dugay na to amo oi 2005 pa! so kana ila gamit karaan na :lol:

carl_vilches21

October 5th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Ano yung CSC?

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 04:35 AM

^^ Calicoan Surf Camp.

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 05:37 AM

Sa nilabay nga mga pages, napost na ang CSC,

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 05:49 AM

O pero wa kaayo ma-focus sa hotel kay mga kuwarto man lang ang gipakita. Kung muingon man gyud sila nga the best resort ang CSC, dapat malabwan niini ang hotel facilities/amenities ug tourist traffic sa Agalon. Di na madala sa halin lang sa mga yuta. :)

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 06:29 AM

Simple Dude

October 5th, 2010, 06:45 AM

^^ pride of proximity?? :cheers:

urban Iegend

October 5th, 2010, 06:54 AM

sorry i just googled those images..i have pics of CSC pero digicam lang gamit (iba talaga pag SLR)..i've been to both resorts (pero hinde kami nag check-in sa CSC kasi napakamahal, we ended up staying in one of the pension homes in Guiuan proper) and i can honestly say na lamang sa detalye ang CSC pati sa mismong setting ng resort... opinion ko lang naman :)

Simple Dude

October 5th, 2010, 06:59 AM

^^ i agree, and thats one thing cguro kung bakit bihira lang may pumunta dun kasi malayo at mahal,... anyway, that place is so nice,... virgin beach and cool air,... beautiful view,... :D

urban Iegend

October 5th, 2010, 07:06 AM

Mao gyud, pero wala man nag ingun nga best resort hotel to, opinion ra man to sa usa ka taw. Xempre naka.adto naman cya unya mas duol man to sa ilaha mao best to para nya. Hehe! You know pride of proximity, aw!

nakow! FYI, mas malapit ang Albuera sa Tacloban.. at kung alam mo lang bago ka mag register dito i was promoting your city sa ibang threads like the clean and green cities thread (nasaan na nga ba ang thread na yun?)..
pride?.. am a very proud eastern visayan :)

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 07:06 AM

@simple dude it's for you to find out, hehe
@urban_legend tama ka with your opinion, there's no wrong opinion :)
As I see it, the plus factor of CSC is of course it's white sand attraction..

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 07:08 AM

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 07:16 AM

From Tacloban thread
Share ko la ini when I went to Albuera
http://christianeraya.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/img_3030.jpg

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Simple Dude

October 5th, 2010, 07:25 AM

@simple dude it's for you to find out, hehe

ohw really,... haha :cheers:

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 07:42 AM

nakow! FYI, mas malapit ang Albuera sa Tacloban.. at kung alam mo lang bago ka mag register dito i was promoting your city sa ibang threads like the clean and green cities thread (nasaan na nga ba ang thread na yun?)..
pride?.. am a very proud eastern visayan :)

hmmm ah mas malapit ka pala sa Albuera, FYI din I'm not from Ormoc City, I'm from Albuera, so diba dapat sa Agalon ako na side, eh wala nga akong pinaboran, I neutralize the situation pa nga kasi kinocompare na ang CSC sa Agalon, that's why I'm even at your side when I said opinion mo lang and there's no wrong opinion.. but if it hits you bigtime when I said that "pride of proximity" well wala na ako magagawa jan, malayo ka naman pala dun so
hindi ka nalang sana nagsabi na parang nagsisi na pinopromote mo ang Ormoc nun at mas nauna ka pa sakin dito... o parang sinabi mo na "hoy, bakit ka ganyan eh prinomote ko nga city mo nun tas yan pa sinasabi mo..:lol:

wala naman talaga akong masamang sadya..iniwasan ko lang na magcompare kayo, eh ano ba to ako pa tuloy ang yong ginawang negative :nuts:

@simple dude haha tumahimik ka nga jan :lol:

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 07:51 AM

@ormocanon @ urban legend... kaya nga nasa ibang category sila... white sand beach at surfing attraction yung CSC at island yun samantalang more on pool resort and some amenities/attractions lang tong Agalon...sobrang ibang iba sila sa isa't isa...obviously hindi pwedeng macompare...
yung Sabin at Agalon ang nasa same category...
anu na naman banat mo urban legend? napromote mo ulit yung ormoc? hahahahahahahahaahha!

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 07:53 AM

Oist, husto na mo. Managhigala tang tanan dinhi sa EV, Tacloban, Biliran ug Samar threads. Di ta manundog sa kalaki sa ubang mga SSCers sa laing thread nga mga OA kaayo. :nono: Move on na ta.

Can someone please post some px of Biliran and Maasin for a change? :colgate:

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 08:02 AM

ah dili gyud, dili gyud ko papugong ahahahaha! na si urban ay mangaway man hahahaha!
saba diha ormocanon, kamo baya duha ni urban nag compare unya ako ni buwag ninyo, unsaun na ba ni nga ako man gesumbag ni urban... nagreferee ra man unta ko :lol:

Simple Dude

October 5th, 2010, 08:10 AM

^^ @Mabsen: haha... :cheers:

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 08:20 AM

@simple dude let's play crazy kart nalang hahahahaha! i'm playing right now! :lol:

Simple Dude

October 5th, 2010, 08:29 AM

^^ wag na hehehe i dont play that game and anyway tagal na akong di naglalaro ng ol games eh hahaha :D

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 08:33 AM

hahaha ako minsan nalang din katulad ngayon na boring :lol: nakakaaliw tong crazy kart parang comedy hehe!

Simple Dude

October 5th, 2010, 08:39 AM

^^ hahaha :D manood ka nalang kaya ng comedy... haha :lol:

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 08:53 AM

haha challenging ang racing eh na nakakatawa kasi pwede magchat at nakakatawa mga naglalaro! :lol:

ormocanon

October 5th, 2010, 10:22 AM

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Other dance sessions include hip hop, ballroom & Latin for adults and kids.

bods

October 5th, 2010, 10:38 AM

oi mga bai kumusta naman mo dinhi?:lol:

carl_vilches21

October 5th, 2010, 11:21 AM

Sikat pa pala Crazy Kart. :lol:

Naa'y new pics sa Gaisano?

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 11:31 AM

@bods better everyday mi diri.hehe! Kaw? Long time no post..:)

@carl sikat gehap0n ang crazy kart, nautro naman gani ang crazy kart, lahi na ug features r0n.
Hapit na mahuman pagpaint ang exterior sa Gaisano Riverside mall. Riverside na ato tawag para masanay ta ba,hehe. Wala mi pic. Tapulan man gud si ormocanon, aw! Haha!

carl_vilches21

October 5th, 2010, 12:41 PM

^^
:lol: Naa siya'y al fresco bai?

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 12:54 PM

@carl murag naa man daw al fresco sa riverside dapit, ambot if madayon, if madayon, later na siguro na himuon..

bods

October 5th, 2010, 01:41 PM

@mabsen naa ra ko dinhi kanunay pero wa koy ipost mao nang lurk mode sa ko ron:lol:

urban Iegend

October 5th, 2010, 02:03 PM

hmmm ah mas malapit ka pala sa Albuera, FYI din I'm not from Ormoc City, I'm from Albuera, so diba dapat sa Agalon ako na side, eh wala nga akong pinaboran, I neutralize the situation pa nga kasi kinocompare na ang CSC sa Agalon, that's why I'm even at your side when I said opinion mo lang and there's no wrong opinion.. but if it hits you bigtime when I said that "pride of proximity" well wala na ako magagawa jan, malayo ka naman pala dun so
hindi ka nalang sana nagsabi na parang nagsisi na pinopromote mo ang Ormoc nun at mas nauna ka pa sakin dito... o parang sinabi mo na "hoy, bakit ka ganyan eh prinomote ko nga city mo nun tas yan pa sinasabi mo..:lol:

wala naman talaga akong masamang sadya..iniwasan ko lang na magcompare kayo, eh ano ba to ako pa tuloy ang yong ginawang negative :nuts:

@simple dude haha tumahimik ka nga jan :lol:

huh? :lol:

i had to assume your from Ormoc, yan kasi nasa profile mo (baba ng avatar mo) :)

ormocanon posted: Agalon - the best Resort in R8
me: IMO, it's CSC
ormocanon: siguro kung fully developed na ang Calicoan
me: CSC is still the best for me
ormocanon: Bay, can you post a px of CSC hotel for comparison purposes? Thanks.
me: sorry i just googled those images..i have pics of CSC pero digicam lang gamit (iba talaga pag SLR)..i've been to both resorts...(see #379)
you: Mao gyud, pero wala man nag ingun nga best resort hotel to, opinion ra man to sa usa ka taw. Xempre naka.adto naman cya unya mas duol man to sa ilaha mao best to para nya. Hehe! You know pride of proximity, aw!

^^
kung ano ano kasi iniisip mo eh :nuts: :nuts: :nuts:

-----------------
last post ko na to tungkol sa napakaliit na isyung ito.. :lol:

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 02:20 PM

@urban kaya nga eh bakit mu pa nasabi yung nasabi mu diba, okay naman sana..hinalungkat mu pa yung pagpromote mu daw sa ormoc nun, pinagtanggol pa nga kita by saying it's your opinion, sa huli ako pa nasisi, LOL! Sige okay na yun oi! Stop na to. Getestengan ko na tuloy pagkawaray mu, ..haha. :)

Mabsen

October 5th, 2010, 02:22 PM

@bods aw okay ra na, busy diay siguro ka sa imu work hehe!

mao rong

October 5th, 2010, 05:05 PM

pwede ba...isang region lang tayo.let's help each other...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

@mabsen, FYI lang...long before you were born in SSC, urban and the rest of the oldies (excluded ako kasi more than a year palang) here sige sige ang pag promote di lang ng tacloban at ormoc but the whole region.

tama si @ormocanon let's all move on.bickering among ourselves won't do us any good.

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 02:28 AM

arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 02:49 AM

gud morning...ilang month lng ako nawala....iba na ang usapan dito...tindi....ayaw ko lnag makialam...heehh..peace na kayo....palapit na ang pasko...

arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 02:53 AM

oi mga bai kumusta naman mo dinhi?:lol:

hoy bods...ayaw pagsegi internet...pagklase na dh aoi..

arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 03:17 AM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs010.snc4/33871_1559430858064_1004068472_31562506_8291392_n.jpg

bods

October 6th, 2010, 03:19 AM

hoy bods...ayaw pagsegi internet...pagklase na dh aoi..

@arbet wala ko nagklasi kay basa blackboard:lol:
kasok-an jod ta ani sa mod kay OT na kaajo:lol:

ormocanon

October 6th, 2010, 03:38 AM

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arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 04:04 AM

@arbet wala ko nagklasi kay basa blackboard:lol:
kasok-an jod ta ani sa mod kay OT na kaajo:lol:

unsa na OT bods..

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 05:45 AM

been to agalon last sunday and enjoyed my stay there, hehe.. another pride of EV..

arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 06:00 AM

been to agalon last sunday and enjoyed my stay there, hehe.. another pride of EV..

yup..nice jud ang agalon...my visitors from cebu really enjoy thier stay a agalon....

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 06:17 AM

been to agalon last sunday and enjoyed my stay there, hehe.. another pride of EV..

did you enjoy the animals? :)

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 06:19 AM

unsa na OT bods..

Out of Topic :lol:

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 06:21 AM

@mabsen: yup i love the ostrich, peacock and parrot.. hehe :) then had a very romantic garden dinner.. hehe :)

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 06:23 AM

yup..nice jud ang agalon...my visitors from cebu really enjoy thier stay a agalon....

try sad ninyo diri sa LGS Scandinavia Resort sa Albuera gehapon... nice kay naa siya bungalow houses for rent with garage pa then ang imo lawn ang pool na...bagay for a short vacation... so peaceful ang place.. with rooms for rent too... gamay ra siya nga pool resort but relaxing kaayo ang environment... layo siya sa dagat but near siya sa river... with pond too... ;)

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 06:28 AM

^^ ahh ic.. xge xge we'll see.. Kuting Reef ang sunod na destination namin.. hehe :) pero matagal pa siguro kasi we have to fix our skeds first..

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 06:28 AM

@marc wow what an experience you had... never tried those... soon haha! layo man gud :lol:
want to see the animals too, ostrich ra ako nakita sa una, karon daghan naman diay animals..:)

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 06:32 AM

^^ ahh ic.. xge xge we'll see.. Kuting Reef ang sunod na destination namin.. hehe :) pero matagal pa siguro kasi we have to fix our skeds first..

nice sad kaayo ug ambiance sa Kuting Reef, hmmm wanna be there next time...

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 06:34 AM

mao rong

October 6th, 2010, 06:35 AM

@mao rong ou nga po tapos? Anung k0neksyon nyan sa naunang isyu? Eh kinompara na nila ung CSC at Agalon.at ang ginawa ko tinigil ko ang pagk0mpara nila kasi baka mauwi sa hindi magandang usapan. Eh bakit ngay0n sinali nyo ang katagalan nyo na sa SSC thread. Naku pinalaki pa at para mu na ulit sinabi na matagal na kayo dito at ako wala pa lang isang taon at wala pa ak0ng alam sa mga nagawa nila. Isipin ang totoong isyu na hindi naman sa pagpromote. At wag mu ak0ng gawing may kasalanan kasi pinaiwasan ko lang na magk0mpara sila. Yun lang talaga yun.
Why move on na I hate people accusing me as if ako pa t0ng may kasalanan at wala karapatan magexplain kasi bago pa lang sa SSC.

^^

pwede ba...isang region lang tayo.let's help each other...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

@mabsen, FYI lang...long before you were born in SSC, urban and the rest of the oldies (excluded ako kasi more than a year palang) here sige sige ang pag promote di lang ng tacloban at ormoc but the whole region.

tama si @ormocanon let's all move on.bickering among ourselves won't do us any good.

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 06:39 AM

^^ yah.. we also dropped by ormoc to have a quick lunch,, as usual my favorite Ormoc BBQ.. hehehe.. wish we could have stayed longer, tsk. it was a short but wonderful vacation.. 1 day leave lang kasi kmi from work, lam mo namn sa hosp, pahirapan mag-leave.. eheheh

at least naka escape ka kahit sandali from very stressful hospital duties hehehe!
at least twice a year of vacation okay na yun... unwind and to relax... :)

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 06:43 AM

at least naka escape ka kahit sandali from very stressful hospital duties hehehe!
at least twice a year of vacation okay na yun... unwind and to relax... :)

^^ yah.. hehehe..

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 06:44 AM

nice sad kaayo ug ambiance sa Kuting Reef, hmmm wanna be there next time...

^^ yah nice daw according to my friends, pero i heard its kinda expensive daw., hehe.. have to save first.. hehe

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 07:28 AM

@marc save gyud pag ayo kay pait ang sweldo sa nurse sa pilipinas, dili worth hehe

arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 07:37 AM

^^ ahh ic.. xge xge we'll see.. Kuting Reef ang sunod na destination namin.. hehe :) pero matagal pa siguro kasi we have to fix our skeds first..

nindot na mga resort..ive to that places...nindot kaayo...heeh...medyo layo lng ang kuting resort but you will be amazed with place..relaxing and peaceful....scandenavia is cool pud..though dugay nko wala kaadto pero lingaw ko didto...

next stop nko is ang dha sa albuera, i forgot the place....kadto tubod..
@ mabsen, unsa gani name ato place dha sa albuera? kadto naa pud swimming pool..muadto nya ko pohon...

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 08:25 AM

@arbetc you mean Soob Mountain Resort? Hehe. Nice didto super cool running waters. Located just in the mountain side of Albuera town proper..

arbetc

October 6th, 2010, 08:33 AM

@arbetc you mean Soob Mountain Resort? Hehe. Nice didto super cool running waters. Located just in the mountain side of Albuera town proper..

yup...thats the place...amo nya na adtoun ako misis..kay wala pami nkaanha dha da..heheh...

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 09:10 AM

@arbetc here are some pix of Soob Mountain Resort ...Albuera, Leyte

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs409.snc3/24741_1234540389082_1396356346_30513510_2084714_n.jpg
photo courtesy of JoAnn SL

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photo courtesy of JoAnn SL

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs190.snc3/19777_1183287587794_1396356346_30421837_8070853_n.jpg
photo courtesy of JoAnn SL

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs160.snc4/37332_141043262575469_100000093875709_380747_4066777_n.jpg
photo courtesy of Whitney JM

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photo courtesy of Whitney JM

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photo courtesy of Whitney JM

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 12:48 PM

@marc save gyud pag ayo kay pait ang sweldo sa nurse sa pilipinas, dili worth hehe

^^ kaya nga.. parang allowance lang pero i love man what I'm doing kaya nagtatagal pa.. hehe

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 01:16 PM

@marc abroad ka na pwede na yan hehehehe

hakz2007

October 6th, 2010, 01:21 PM

Simple Leyte Landing rites this year
ORMOC CITY, Oct. 6 (PNA) -- Gov. Carlos Jericho L. Petilla said the commemoration the 66th Leyte Gulf Landing anniversary on October 20 will be kept simple to enable the younger generation grasp the occasion’s significance and giving emphasis on Filipino war veterans’ role in World War II.

“I fear that the essence and lessons of the Leyte Landing and the reason why we commemorate it every year is slowly losing in the minds and hearts of our younger generation,” the governor said, noting that October 20 for the youth means a non-school day.

He thus calls on teachers to remind their students of the significance of the occasion.

"I would say the commemoration would be more meaningful if the younger ones would not forget and let the lessons and heroism of our war heroes live on still in the generation to come,” he added.

The yearly Leyte Gulf Landing commemorates the landing of Gen. Douglas MacArthur on the shores of Palo to liberate the Philippines from the Japanese occupation.

The Philippine National Police has stepped up security measures as national officials and foreign diplomats are invited to this year’s celebration.

Last year, former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the 65th commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landing at MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park together with former US Ambassador Kirstie Kenney, Australian Defense Attache Captain Vic Jones, Canadian Counselor James Trottier, and Japanese Ambassador Makoto Katsura.http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=12&sid=&nid=12&rid=305040

marc_86

October 6th, 2010, 01:26 PM

@mabsen: haha.. mga next year na, God-willing.. hehe

hakz2007

October 6th, 2010, 01:53 PM

Leyte donates P2-B property to university
TACLOBAN CITY, Oct. 6 (PNA) -- The provincial government donated P2 billion worth of real property to Leyte Normal University (LNU) 89 years after being under usufruct.

Governor Carlos Jericho on Wednesday turned over to LNU the 80,000 m² consisting of 21 lots that belonged to the province which also serves as the school’s campus.

The properties house about 24 buildings including the area along Youngfield district where the dormitory is located.

The move to donate the properties began at the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) in March 2008 but the resolution was passed only recently. The turnover is timely as the university prepares to celebrate its 90th founding anniversary next year.

Gov. Petilla in his turnover speech said the donation is in recognition of LNU as the region’s premiere university which has produced quality graduates in the fields of education, hotel and restaurant management, communication, etc.

The move also reflects the importance the governor gives to education. He also said the province gave more weight on the value of education than the money it could have gained considering the commercial value of the properties.

For her part, LNU president Dr. Evelyn Cruzada said in her acceptance speech they could finally lay claim to the property where their campus stands. “We are very, very thankful to Gov. Petilla, himself an alumnus of the school, for finally donating this lot to the university. We would forever be grateful,” she said.

LNU chief administrative officer Pablo Amascual III said the university has long given scholarship slots – five each to the governor, vice governor and every member of the SP.

Present at the ceremony are Vice Governor Mimietta Bagulaya; SP Members Roque Tiu, Rolando Piamonte, Antonio Jabilles and Carlo Loreto; Commisson on Higher Education Regional Director Ma. Rita Ortiz; and Board of Regents chairman Dr. Nona Ricarfort. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=305129

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 01:58 PM

@mabsen: haha.. mga next year na, God-willing.. hehe

ou nga... kaw pa, sana ako din :lol: if God's will too :)

carl_vilches21

October 6th, 2010, 02:43 PM

Ang raming magagandang resorts sa Albuera. :cheers:

Mabsen

October 6th, 2010, 04:38 PM

@carl tama, hindi pa jan kasali yung mga maliliit lang na pool resorts scattering in some barangays of Albuera, hehe! :)

Linguine

October 7th, 2010, 06:24 AM

Camella to start second housing project in Leyte

TACLOBAN -- Driven by increasing demand for housing, Camella Communities will start its second residential subdivision project in Leyte.

Camella Leyte general manager Geraldine S. Gascon said work on the new project in Ormoc City would start next year.

“We will introduce the product to the sales networks on Oct. 10 during seller’s launch,” Ms. Gascon told BusinessWorld in an interview.

Camella Ormoc will rise in Brgy. Tambulilid near the Vista Land’s La Pradrera, a project launched five years ago. It has over 100 households.

“Many people here want bigger homes with unique amenities,” Ms. Gascon said.

Camella Communities is working on its first project in Leyte in Palo town. The Palo project is the first community built by a Manila-based developer in the province.

The company launched the project in Palo’s Brgy. Campetic last year.

About 80% of nearly 400 units have been sold.

The proposed housing project in Ormoc meanwhile will have about 300 units of townhomes and single-detached units.

Ms. Gascon said the firm has sold most housing units to overseas Filipino workers and their families.

Camella is one of four subsidiaries of Villar-led Vista Land & Lifescapes, Inc.

Vista Land operates under five brands -- Brittany that sells house-and-lot units for as much as P9 million each, Crown Asia for units worth P3.5 million to P9 million, Camella Homes for units worth P3.5 million and below, Communities Philippines that sells Camella Homes in the provinces and condominium arm Vista Residences. -- Sarwell Q. Meniano

http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=19005

Mabsen

October 7th, 2010, 08:45 AM

OT: Happy Birthday to Jyvo_Rez!!!!!! :eat: Panglibre pud oi!!!! :banana2:
Pila na imo edad? hmmmmmmm.... :lol:

jyvo_rez

October 7th, 2010, 03:19 PM

Thanks Mabsen! : )
Ask anything, wag lang edad hehehe!

Btw, naa nay gibutang nga mga tarp soon to open Gaisano Riverside Mall diha sa old Gaisano. :)

Mabsen

October 7th, 2010, 03:47 PM

welcome :) aw sige i'll ask for a treat nalang, anything man kaha, haha!
Aw wa pa ko kita ug ila tarp, naay pic ang tarp? sa gaisan0 nga daan ra diay nila gebutang? Gekalat unta, LOL!

Green Arrow

October 7th, 2010, 04:33 PM

arbetc

October 8th, 2010, 05:03 AM

Mabsen

October 8th, 2010, 05:33 AM

some pix of Visayas State University- Main Campus , Baybay, Leyte
(this VSU campus is so huge that they even have their own pool/beach resort and public market,etc. also considered as tourist spot)

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from the tall mountains...
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to the sea... that's what you see in their campus, just huge!
http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs352.snc3/29187_1459690733350_1265857300_31325431_5504035_n.jpg

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Mabsen

October 8th, 2010, 05:40 AM

http://www.cdrking.com/apanel/modules/branches/images/large/179_1.jpg
Gaisano Ormoc
G/F GAISANO ORMOC, Brgy. Alegria, Ormoc City, Leyte
Store Hours : Soon to Open

ormocanon

October 8th, 2010, 06:49 AM

^^ Yes! Di na ko muadto'g Tacloban aron mupalit og car radio/mp3 tuner. :banana:

Mabsen

October 9th, 2010, 07:40 AM

there will be also "Moon Cafe" sa Riverside Mall... :banana:

marc_86

October 9th, 2010, 11:41 AM

@mabsen: may mga rooms ba sa soob resort??

Mabsen

October 9th, 2010, 12:27 PM

@marc wala, dili pwede mag overnight kay cottage ra....

Mabsen

October 9th, 2010, 04:20 PM

OT: :speech: paging jrav_atan ... regards ko sa kapatid mo na si jane rose!!!! :lol: hahahaha igsuon diay mo... :lol: close baya mi ana nya! LOL!!!!
bag-o pa lang mi nagtxt nga kaila daw ka nako.. huhu hahaha! pagpost pud diha ug updates sa Ormoc oi, aw wala ka sa Ormoc? if wala, sugo-a si jane ug papost ug updates o pagpicture sa mga latest ahahaha! i'll wait! :lol:

jrav_atan

October 9th, 2010, 08:15 PM

@ mabsen... hahaha.. actually naa ko ormoc karon ky bday sa amu liitle sister, mubalik ra pud ko cebu ugma.. nkahinumdom mn gud ko nga ingon ka tga.san lorenzo ka, mao ngask ko niya... anyways, diri ra gani ko mkibalita ug unsa nay latest sa tong xudad.. i heard mgopen ang nike ug adidas sa new gaisano...

ijun

October 9th, 2010, 08:39 PM

THE CASCADES Live in Tacloban with special guest JOHN FORD COLEY

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THE CASCADES are arriving today for their most awaited concert in the cities of Tacloban and Ormoc, said Kenneth Yu Uy who is the concert producer of the Big Boss Daddy Event Productions under ASIA STARS Group of Companies. THE CASCADES, who popularized the most cherished single of the 60s Rhythm of the Rain, will thrill Taclobanons and its fans on Saturday, 8:30 in the evening of October 9, 2010 at the airconditioned Tacloban Astrodome.

The show features John Caulde Gummoe who is one of the original members of the band and written most of its hit songs. The CASCADES released its first single "Theres a Reason" in the summer of 1962. In November of the same year, the
group released "Rhythm of the Rain" that became their biggest hit. Another song was released in 1963 "Shy Girl" but didnt come close to the success of "Rhythm of the Rain" .

Nevertheless, The CASCADES is one of the most enduring band of its generation.

The band who had a successful concert last night at the Heritage Hotel in Manila will sing their other hit songs "The Last Leaf"; "I Wanna Be Your Lover"; "Lucky Guy"; "Punch and Judy"; "I Was Dreaming"; "Will Have To Say Goodbye"; "Comeback to Me"; among others.

A special guest singer, international artist JOHN FORD COLEY whose successful concert in Tacloban last year with David Pomeranz chills, will sing his famous
songs "Nights Are Forever"; "Love is the Answer"; "Well Never Have to Say Goodbye"; "Sad to Belong", etc. This is the 3rd time in 4 years that JOHN FORD COLEY have a concert in Tacloban. In his last concert, he finds Tacloban a beautiful city and loved the Tacloban audience.

On October 10, 2010, Sunday, THE CASCADES will have another concert in Ormoc City at the St. Peter's College Gymnasium. The Show is also sponsored by Kenneth Uy.

Roy Empleyo a Kapamilya Star from Cebu City will host the concert. Roy who is also gifted with a beautiful voice will sing few songs.

The Philippines is one of the favorite countries of THE CASCADES, this being their 4th concert this decade.

The LEYTE SAMAR DAILY EXPRESS whose publishers are mega couple Massy and Alma Grafil, is one of the shows sponsors. (By Vicky Lanting)

Post Published: 09 October 2010
Author: LSDE
Found in section: Second Story

^^^^
Ugma na ni siya, may magtan-aw sa inyo?heheheh...

Wow! Kainggit naman sa Gaisano Riverside Mall may Timezone, Nike ug Adidas stores ba. Can't wait for al fresco area...

Thanks guys for updating us on the other side of Leyte.

Mabsen

October 10th, 2010, 02:48 AM

@jrav_atan wow say Happy Birthday to your little sister from me :cheers2:
tnx for the info. aw maayo kung mag open na sila :)
aw cge2x happy trip... don't forget to go home at the opening :lol:

Mabsen

October 10th, 2010, 02:56 AM

@ijun you're welcome! :)
mao gyud unya na ni nga concert... dili ko mutan-aw kay busy daw ko :lol:
ya good to know naay Timezone, Adidas ug Nike...naa pud Penshoppe!
if madayon ng Al fresco area anha daw na dapit kilid gamay sa river, so riverside gyud hehe!

ormocanon

October 10th, 2010, 04:10 AM

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5066031635_bd57fa6a32_b.jpg

Linguine

October 10th, 2010, 04:56 AM

^^

nice pics of VSU and Soob Mountain Resort.....:cheers1:

arbetc

October 10th, 2010, 06:39 AM

unsa ng coffee shop naa sa river side?..pra naa ta tambayan mga furomers pohon..

Mabsen

October 10th, 2010, 06:40 AM

^^

nice pics of VSU and Soob Mountain Resort.....:cheers1:

They are waiting for your visit, hehe :)

Mabsen

October 10th, 2010, 06:45 AM

unsa ng coffee shop naa sa river side?..pra naa ta tambayan mga furomers pohon..

Mao gyud. Wala ko kahibaw, try daw ug ask if mulabay ka, hehe!

pthfndr19

October 10th, 2010, 08:42 AM

Any updates pala dito sa Maasin airport development? On-going ba ito?

Maasin City Airport Expansion Starts
By Quirico M. Gorpido, Jr.
Dec. 19,2009

Maasin City, Southern Leyte-The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) has allocated P85M funds thru the persuasive initiative of Congressman Roger G. Mercado for the expansion of the Maasin City Airport which has just started recently.
This was the disclosure in a recent interview with DOTC Officer-in-Charged Danilo Boyser Quirong, 39 years old, married and a resident of brgy. Panan-awan where the airport was located
He informed that the construction of the ramp area with a width of 60 meters and 108 in length is being carried out by the contractor Pacific Eagle Construction.
He explained the size of the ramp area was designed for focker planes where it could position itself after it touched the landing field.
After the ramp area will be completed, he said, the next phase of work would either be the extension of 200 meters for the present existence runway of 1,000 meters or the clearing of apron in preparation for the construction of terminal building.
He said that the length of 1,200 meters with 30 meters width is the standard design for a runway intended for focker planes. He said the focker plane that is going to land at the airport has a total capacity of 60 passengers in one setting.
When all the 3 phases of constructions shall be completed, Quirong said further, the removal of obstruction like a hill near the approach area of the runway 34 shall be the next task.
He further explained that "runway 34" with accompanying numbers "16 North, 34 South" were the designated numbers assigned for the Maasin landing field. This is to differentiate it from other airports in the country for easy identification.

Temporarily Use By Flying Schools
The Maasin Airport is temporarily used by flying schools of Cebu, Dumaguete and Ormoc.This is as part of the flying schools' designated place of destination for their pilot-students' training stints, the DOTC-OIC also informed.
He disclosed that there were pilot students, not only from the three aforementioned cities but also from Bohol who have landed at the airport from time to time aboard two-seater training planes.
Furthermore, it is estimated that if the construction works are continual, the airport's expansion completion would last for less than two years.(Quirico M. Gorpido,Jr.)

ormocanon

October 10th, 2010, 02:06 PM

^^ Make the airport commercial viable first, baka kasi maging white elephant nanaman tulad ng piyer. :)

bods

October 11th, 2010, 06:11 AM