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Waldenstrom

April 12th, 2007, 09:11 PM

Now let's have a formal introduction of the cities & municipalities of Cavite...

CAVITE's INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION & RAPID URBANIZATION

DISTRICT I

CAVITE CITY: International Transport Hub of the Future

There are 2,347 duly licensed industries and/or establishments in the City based on 1998 data. Business establishments are mostly engaged in trading, sari-sari/general merchandise, real estate leasing and services. Two large-scale manufacturers of rattan and wooden furniture for export and for the local market are fond in the city. There are two private shipyards in the area in addition to the Philippine naval Base and Sangley Point, which are engaged in shipbuilding, repair, maintenance and other kinds of industrial specialization. Other industries include construction supplies and garments manufacturing and a number of cottage industries such as embroidery and other handicrafts. Fishing is one of the primary sources of livelihood as the city is almost completely surrounded by water. Eleven hotels, seventeen restaurants and several night clubs and disco houses likewise contribute to the development of the city.

The city government’s development program includes the restoration of significant tourist attractions and the preservation of historical sites projecting the nation’s struggle for democracy and independence. Priority projects cover the rehabilitation of damaged streets, concreting of roads and the repair of seawalls and breakwaters. Apart from these, the city’s development goals include the generation of employment opportunities, rapid economic growth, better housing facilities, as a center for better education, trade, commerce and tourism. Proposed major projects include the reclamation and site development of a Light Industrial Park in the northwest, Industrial Port Terminal and the National Shipyard in the southeast necessary to meet the land space requirements of commercial, industrial and housing projects of the City along with the construction of the Cavite City-Binakayan Viaduct in the south and the Ciudad Nuevo in the southwest. The entry of private capital for basic and modern services is encouraged to support Cavite City’s growing population. An integrated port development study is being drawn to set up an International Container Port in the northeast
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BACOOR: The Gateway to Metro Manila

Trade and commerce and the service sectors are the primary income earners of the town. Commercial activity lies mainly along the General Emilio Aguinaldo and Tirona Highways ranging from wholesale to retail establishments, restaurants and eateries, hardware and construction supplies and other service-related industries spearheaded by the large SM Bacoor Shopping Mall. The entrance area from Coastal Road to Aguinaldo Highway and the area surrounding the Zapote Public Market are other commercial centers. Crops, the productive area of which has dwindled to only 100 hectares; fishponds which likewise decreased to almost half of the original 760 hectares; and salt production, fishing, Oyster and mussel culture which are now being threatened to near extinction because of pollution and overpopulation, are the other sources of income of the residents. The sudden shift of Bacoor from an agri-based economy to a residential/commercial urban center with all its attendant problems poses a challenge to public administrators.

Land use developments in Bacoor include a proposed industrial village in Barangay Niog which will include light cottage industries with supporting residential and commercial facilities. A vast track of land in Molino area, on the other hand, is envisioned to host residential, institutional and commercial facilities. Dubbed as the New Bacoor, the land use plan in Molino seeks to utilize the area not only as a dormitory for individuals who work in Manila but also for people who have migrated to Bacoor in search of economic advancement. The proposed urban waterfront development, which will cover a portion of the reclaimed area of Manila Bay, will be the front door of the municipality linking Bacoor to Boulevard 2000. The area will include an integrated mix of residential, business, commercical, tourism and recreational facilities. The proposed expansion of the LRT (Light Rail Transit) to wind up in Bacoor, designed to ease to flow of traffic in major thoroughfares, is another major development.

KAWIT: The Birthplace of Philippine Independence

Industrial activities such as glass works and food processing are generally small-scale. Leather processing and garments manufacturing were recently introduced to the municipality. A summary of trade and business establishments as of 1992 are as follows: Retail trade 64.84% Service 12.70% Wholesale Trade 10.57% Real Estate 6.40% Manufacturing 3.76% Banking & Finance 1.73%

Kawit, for the next 10 years, is envisioned to have a bustling commercial district with first class recreational facilities located at the 130-hectare Binakayan reclamation area. It is also foreseen to host educational institutions providing tertiary education, manpower training and other technical courses. Barangay Toclong is being eyed for commercial development where department stores, banks, supermarkets, and movie theaters are to be established. Kawit also has an extensive potential for fish pen development. The municipality of Kawit intends to expand its road network and establish growth centers around the area of Binakayan to diffuse the high population density and the pressure produced by the over-concentration of economic activities in the said barangay. The agricultural sector is also a potential growth area with 44% of the municipality’s agriculturally viable land to be tapped and made productive.

NOVELETA: On Rapid Urbanization

A big enterprise, which spurs the output in the service sector, is the presence of the Noveca Industries in Brgy. Sta. Rosa. Manufacturing is limited to light and medium industries such as sash factories and several garment factories. Other activities are the manufacture of furniture, iron gates and grills, and hollowblocks. The construction boom, on the other hand, is due to the mushrooming of residential subdivisions in the area. A number of commercial establishments are located along Noveleta’s major thoroughfares. Small retail stores, service firms, and some medium scale enterprises, dot the municipality. There are specialty stores engaged in the trade of construction supplies and materials, auto parts, furniture and home decors, sportswear as well as fresh food items like meat, fruits and vegetables. Also based in the town are three pharmacies, eleven bakeries and two gasoline stations. The tourism industry in Noveleta relies mainly on its coastline with the Manila Bay bordering its western portion. Restaurants, cottages, conference rooms, and social halls/pavilions are situated along the beaches of Brgys. San Rafael III and IV.

The agricultural activities in the municipality are gradually decreasing due to urbanization. The current trend in Noveleta is in conversion of land from agriculture use to urban settlements. This may be attributed to its growing population and its proximity to Metro Manila and the Cavite Economic Processing Zone in Rosario, a 10-minurte drive from Noveleta. Majority of Noveleta’s population is involved in commercial and industrial activities. Historical and tourism landmarks include the Noveleta Tribunal, Calero Bridge, Villamar Beach Resort I, Villamar Beach Resort II, Lido Beach Resort, TIP Beach Resort and the Magdiwang Cockpit Area. The strips of beaches in Noveleta combined with the town’s proximity to major urban centers make it an ideal tourist attraction.

ROSARIO: An agricultural-commercial-industrial Center

The Philippine National Oil Corporation (PNOC), Petrochemical, Vinyl Consortium and the Cavite Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) converted prime agricultural lands to industrial use. The biggest industrial zone in the province of Cavite is the CEPZ which boasts of 210 export manufacturing companies most of which are owned by Japanese, Korean and Filipino investors. The free port zone employs at least 50,000 Caviteños.

Rosario is envisioned to shift from a rural and agricultural-based economy to a balanced agricultural-commercial-industrial setup. Rosario aims to be self-sufficient in fishery, livestock and agricultural products with the help of additional infrastructure support like food processing facilities, a fish market, cold storage and a fish port. The Pandawan fish port in Barangay Sapa is the major fishing port of the province. Rosario is anticipated to increase its residential, industrial and commercial areas further. The Filoil Development and Management Corporation (FMDC), with the aid of the Local Government Unit of Rosario, has started to develop 134 hectares of Philippine National Oil Corporation property into a special economic zone that will have an industrial estate, low cost housing, and a port to facilitate transport of products and services to and from the ecozone. A proposed reclamation will increase the land area of Barangays Sapa II and III by 200 hectares.

DICTRICT II

TANZA: A Prime Tourist Destination

The town is known for its multitude of swimming resorts. Punta del Rio, Villa Excellence, Las Palmas, Celebrity, FE de Castro, Sto. Niño, Florence, Starfish, Garden Coast, Ernie’s and Buenaflor are the notable. Beach resorts. Living up to its old name that is Estancia, meaning a place for vacation, the area really is a vacation spot, a place for rest and relaxation. Business establishments are, likewise, flourishing in which there are now 475. Most of the land is also being developed to become subdivisions and townhomes. Industrial establishments, like Primepak Packaging, Inc., Chung Fu Industries, and Dolphin Environmental Control System, are also beginning to venture in the municipality.

Tanza’s potential lies in its beaches as prime tourist destinations. The local government’s prime concern is to maintain the road networks that lead to Tanza’s natural attractions. Beachfront Property Development is a major investment opportunity. The municipality’s coastline can also be further utilized for the harvests of marine products such as squid, "cabayas” and “bisugo”. The freshwater fishponds of the municipality that produce tilapia are also excellent investment ventures. Tanza is, likewise, known for its dried fish products that are mostly sourced from its coastal barangays. Tanza’s inland areas, on the other hand, can be maximized for agriculture production, specifically the town’s central to northern portions. The production of vegetables and lowland rice is highly encouraged due to the abundant supply of ground water. Part of Tanza’s plains can be converted to high-density urban development use as well.

IMUS: A Bustling Commercial Center

The Imus Commercial District along Imus Boulevard (formerly Nueno Avenue) is the center of commerce and trade in the municipality. The Imus Public Market is the hub of commerce and trade in the district. The market is divided into 25 zones and has a total of 805 stalls. Commercial, industrial and manufacturing industries owned by Taiwanese, Japanese and Filipino investors can also be found there. There are 3,601 commercial establishments duly registered in the municipality as of March, 1999.

Investors will find an atmosphere conducive to business and a climate of optimism and buoyancy in Imus. Eighteen major industrial establishments with a total capitalization of 1.311 billion pesos have established their base at the Imus Informal Industrial Estate providing local employment to an estimated 13,478 people as of December 1998. Located just along the stretch of the General Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, the 200-hectare informal industrial estate houses manufacturing companies owned by foreign and Filipino investors. Imus has ventured to the export of automotive wire harness and electrical components, acyclic sheets and lighting fixtures, processed foods, shellcraft, bamboo, rattan and woodcraft, furniture, garments and novelty items to other countries. The implementation of the strategic Daang Hari Road will further augment the development pace of Imus. Several subdivisions and mass housing projects and the establishment of factories and many small-scale industries in many of its barangays have resulted to heavy-in-migration in the municipality.

GENERAL TRIAS: A New Frontier for Development in the CALABARZON

Industrialization has become the centerpiece of the municipality’s development plans and programs. Several major industrial estates, such as Gateway Business Park, a world class business community in Javalera and the New Cavite Industrial City (NCIC) in Manggahan, have chosen General Trias to be their home base. The Cavite Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) occupies about 60 hectares of land belonging to General Trias. 110 factories operate in the CEPZ. There are still four industrial estates being developed. One is the Eagle Ridge Golf and Country Club and Residential Estate, which has an area of 700 hectares. The others are the Golden Gate Industrial Park (Phase I) in Buenavista II and Golden Gate Industrial Park (Phase II) in Panungyanan while the rest are found at Barangay Manggahan, Barangay San Francisco and along Governor’s Drive.

The master plan for General Trias is to achieve an agro-industrial and residential balance. Current developments include the construction of the General Trias Auditorium and Sports Complex at General Trias Memorial Elementary School Grounds in Barangay San Juan I, cementing of roads from Barangay Santiago to Governor’s Drive and road widening of Barangay Tejero to San Juan II, the building of General Trias Municipal Hall-Manggahan Annex and completion of a 2-storey Training Center Building at Barangay Pinagtipunan. Housing development is also on the upsurge with 45 subdivisions in the area like Metrosouth, Tierra Nevada, Metropolis Greens, Eagle Ridge, Pasadena Heights I, Stanford City and Governor Hills. The two-hectare public market in between Barangay Corregidor and Sampalucan is said to be more or less worth Php 39,000,000.00. General Trias is considered one of the new frontiers of growth and development in the CALABARZON area as attested by the giant industrial subdivisions located in the town.

GENERAL MARIANO ALVAREZ: A Highly Urbanized Commercial-Residential Center

GMA’s public market is the main feature of the central business district. It has been constructed to strengthen the commercialization thrust of the municipality and to decongest the areas occupied by the flea market and ambulant peddlers. Located in Barangay Poblacion I along Congressional Avenue just a few meters away from the municipal bulding, the public market occupies a total area of 7,995 square meters. Local government programs center on the development of GMA’s food crops, high value commercial crops, agro-industrial crops and agro-forestry zones. Diversified farming, livestock production, health care and disease management and the proposed irrigation are among the priority projects of GMA. The Spanish Road and Tower, on the other hand, are potential tourist attractions.

DASMARIÑAS: Industrial Giant of the CALABARZON, Richest Town of Cavite, Most Populous Municipality of the Philippines

The municipality of Dasmariñas is one of the fastest growing municipalities in the province of Cavite. Numerous commercial establishments, which include fast foods, groceries, convenient stores, restaurants and other service-oriented businesses, are mostly concentrated in the town proper. Industrial establishments are located in the outskirts of the municipality. It has the greatest number of universities in the province.

From an agri-based economy, the town of Dasmariñas has evolved into a highly urbanized and industrial town. It now boasts of three industrial estates, namely: First Cavite Industrial Estate (FCIE) in Barangay Langkaan, Dasmariñas Technopark located in Barangay Paliparan I and NHA in Bagong Bayan. Aside from these industrial areas, there are 240 other factories/business establishments scattered in the different barangays that sum up to a total of 309 operational industries in the municipality. Dasmariñas is home to hundreds of thousands of residents who occupy the more than 70 residential subdivisions of the municipality. It also serves as a haven to investors with its industrial estates and diverse pool of manpower. The rapid growth of the municipal population near universities, industrial estates and factories provides a ready market for real estate ventures such as subdivisions, apartments and other support services. Its infrastructure projects involving major road construction and widening support the town in its functional role as one of the residential, commercial, industrial and university centers of Cavite. To protect its environment, Dasmariñas has adopted its Luntiang Dasmariñas program, which is envisioned to plant 100,000 seedlings planted over the town during the year 2000.

CARMONA: Industrial Corridor of Cavite

Cottage industries include metal works, metalcraft, footwear industries, concrete products, tricycle assembly, rattan handicrafts and bakeries. Manufacturing firms engaged in handicraft (bags and shoes), furniture making, business retailing, personal and business services, and food based enterprises contribute to the municipality’s trade and commerce. Mercantile activities in the municipality are concentrated at the Poblacion area and along the Governor’s Drive. Carmona has been classified as a first class municipality since July of 1996 brought about by industrialization, real estate development and commercial activities.

Carmona’s progress accelerated after the conversion of more than fifty hectares of farmlands into industrial areas in 1998. Garment industries, steel fabrication, microchips and semi-conductors, tool fabrication, bus assembly, bulb factories, die casting and other small and medium-scale industries currently operate in the municipality. These investments continue to provide local employment, generate export earnings, increase municipal revenues and serve as vehicles for technology transfer. There are 114 factories in six industrial parks to date, namely; Granville Industrial Complex, Mountview Industrial Complex, South Coast Industrial Complex, People’s Technology Complex, the Hong Chang Compound and Welbourne Industrial Park. The municipality of Carmona gained popularity as an industrial corridor in the province. Foreign investments are pouring in as export-oriented industries continue to flourish. Development plans and programs in the municipality include the establishment of the Carmona Public Market with a floor area of 4,000 square meters in a 3-hectare lot, the development of a 10-hectare municipal government complex in Brgy. Lantic, the construction of a light-rail transit or the monorail type or “trambia” which will connect Carmona to the outlying towns of Canlubang, Silang and Biñan. Tourist attractions of Carmona are the Manila Southwoods Golf and Country Club, the Carmona Race Track (Car Racing) and the Munting Paraiso Resort situated in Brgy. Bancal. The Sorteo ng Bukid, an indigenous practice used to preserve communal agricultural lands, is also part of Carmona’s tourism development program.

TRECE MARTIRES CITY: The Seat of Provincial Government

The City’s central business district is situated in Barangay San Agustin specifically along the intersection of the Indang-Trece Martires-Tanza National Road and Governor’s Drive. There are 17 manufacturing establishments of garments, plastics, metal products, toys, marine items, steel, rackets, purees, electronics, agricultural machineries and mannequins in Barangay Hugo Perez, Conchu, De Ocampo, Osorio, Lapidario, Luciano, and Gregorio. Small-scale industries include rice mills, hollow block making, vulcanizing shops and feed mills.

Trece Martires City, at the seat of provincial government, is foreseen to be one of the major urban centers of Cavite Province. The thrust of the city are industrialization, agro-modernization, and rapid urbanization with the Poblacion as the center of the City’s administrative, economic and social developments. Growth poles include a 280-hectare industrial estate in Barangay Cabuco along Carmona-Ternate road and the 500-hectare Trece Martires City Industrial Center of Barangays H. Perez, Cabezas, Lallana and Conchu. The city’s tourism sector will be boosted by inauguration of Villa Mintu-Ilas and Cherrydale Resorts both located at Barangay San Agustin. Likewise, a modern shopping arcade is to be constructed opposite the City Public Market. There is a proposal to develop an underground 5-kilometer water tunnel called “MINA” located at Barangay Cabezas into a tourist attraction.

Waldenstrom

April 12th, 2007, 09:28 PM

CAVITE: A CENTER FOR AGRO-INDUSTRIAL MODERNIZATION & ECO-TOURISM

DISTRICT III

SILANG: Food Bastion of Metro Manila

Manufacturing and trade, aside from agriculture are Silang’s other major sources of income. Trade and investments grew tremendously with the influx of Manila-based and foreign investors. Total investment was estimated at P2.5 billion from 1996 which helped bring about the employment of 3,000 people. The investment trend resulted to the increase in the price of prime lots from P3,000 to P15,000 per square meter and from P150 to P500 per square meter for raw lots at interior barangays.

The vastness of Silang offers a prospective haven for real estate, industrial, commercial and agro-industrial development. Silang, in fact, is envisioned to be a major agri-business center, a trading post and manufacturing center to serve the local and nearby towns’ agricultural producers and traders. The local government has recently completed the construction of the dry goods section of the Silang Public Market, which can now accommodate 228 stalls. Also, the presence of a number of natural and scenic spots in the town position the place to be the perfect site for the development of the tourism industry. The Riviera Golf and Country Club has two 18-hole championship courses designed by Fred Couples and Bernhard Langer and a 9-hole compact course providing a world-class golfing experience. The historic Silang Catholic Church and the Riviera Golf and Country Club Plant World are the other tourist attractions in the area. In 1997, Silang was adjudged as the most peaceful municipality in Region IV, and in 1998 the cleanest in Cavite. Moreover, Silang houses the Maguyam Industrial Complex and the Daichi Industrial Complex in addition to a total of ten factories operating outside the export processing zone.

NAIC: Industrial Terminal & Amusement Center of the Future

Naic remains an agricultural and eco-tourism area. The place is rich in beaches and remnants of turn-of-the-century structures and houses, which showcase the glorious past of the town. It is also being eyed as a place for the spillover of industrial development in the neighboring towns highlighted by the entry of light industries in Barangay Halang and environs. Private investors plan to develop an Aqua-Park, an Amusement Center and a Theme Park in Coastal City. The town has great potential to be a major recreational and residential zone for the CALABARZON as well. Naic continues to be a popular trading center for the people of adjacent towns like Tanza, Maragondon, Ternate, Indang and Magallanes. Naic is identified also as a principal alternative to the planned conversion of Sangley Point Naval Base into an International Container Terminal. Naic’s New Port is envisioned to absorb the excess cargo traffic in the National Capital Region.

MENDEZ: Economic Development on the Rise

With a terrain that is moderately undulating, rolling and sloping, Mendez has a soil type suitable for upland rice, corn, coconut, rootcrops and coffee production. Coffee is the commercial crop while food crops include banana, vegetable (chayote), jackfruit, guyabano, coconut and ube. Multiple cropping is practiced in Mendez. The size of coffee farms in the town has an average of 1.34 hectares.

MARAGONDON: Historic Town & a Wildlife Sanctuary

The major thrust of Maragondon is the development of its agricultural sector. Some 6,821 hectares of agricultural lands suitable for crop production such as rice, vegetables and fruits are to be opened up. Modern farm technology, financial assistance by providing credit facilities, and infrastructure support are also part of the town’s strategy for agricultural development. The improvement of farm to market roads to ease and to speed up the transport of goods, the repair of town plaza and the expansion and maintenance of the municipal building are top priority projects of the municipal government. Likewise, Maragondon aims to encourage small and medium scale cottage industries particularly those that utilize indigenous raw materials to achieve self-sufficiency in livestock, poultry and fish production. The maintenance of historical landmarks, the conversion of the municipal park, as well as the development of wildlife sanctuaries and forest reserves to bring the tourism sector of Maragondon to its full potential, are also part of Maragondon’s development plans. Maragondon became the nation’s focus of attention, in recent times, when former US Pres. Jimmy Carter sponsored the construction of 200 houses in the town.

MAGALLANES: An Eco-Tourism Center

The corridor of development for the municipality is centered on agriculture. The rich soil and cool climate of Magallanes is highly suited for it. The town can be groomed as a major supplier of vegetables, fruits, sugarcane and coffee to the lowlands, especially Metro Manila. The municipality is currently upgrading its road networks since essential to agricultural development is the construction of roads that will serve as the link between the farms of Magallanes and the lowlands. The tourism sector of Magallanes can also be tapped for development with its many springs and rivers. The Utod Spring in Barangay Tua can be packaged into a tourist destination. Projects of the municipal government include the completion and beautification of the town plaza and the reforestation and tree planting activities along the 30-meter stretch on both sides of Magallanes’ riverbanks to preserve running water.

INDANG: Upland Market Center

The operation and continuous expansion of the public market and the full operation of the town’s slaughterhouse have gained recognition for Indang as an Upland Market Center of Cavite. A proposed vegetable section and the completion of the wet section building are some of the projects undertaken by the municipal government to increase economic activities in Indang. The town further aims to capitalize on its rich agricultural lands and numerous springs and to direct Indang’s development to becoming the vegetable center of Cavite. For these reasons, the municipality plans to establish good farm to market roads to facilitate transport of goods and services. Indang also tries to address its solid waste management by the provision of a temporary dumpsite. The protection of the town’s natural resources and the development of tourism and recreational centers are likewise encouraged.

GENERAL EMILIO AGUINALDO: A Center for Agro Modernization

The improvement of the infrastructure system is crucial to the progress and development of General Emilio Aguinaldo. Tourism-oriented activities like trading of processed foods for picnics, “pasalubongs” and souvenirs are being eyed as additional sources of incomes. Excursions to Malibiclibic Falls and other water bodies are being developed such as the “Stairway to Heaven” in Poblacion III. Aside from commercial bottling of spring water, other identified potential industrial investment areas in GEA are: Agro-industries Organic fertilizer making Handmade grass paper making Mahogany plant nurseries Cutflower growing Black pepper grounding and retail packing Flower drying and poutpourri making Bamboo craft (kaing and flowerbasket, Christmas lantern making)

AMADEO: Coffee Capital of the Philippines

There is a perceived need to harness the potential of the town’s agricultural lands through the use of new technology, machineries and modern methods of coffee production, agricultural product processing and preservation. The municipality’s coffee production has a great surplus, most of which are marketed in Metro Manila and in the other towns of the province. The municipal government has undertaken various projects such as the rehabilitation of the Old Municipal Building, the repair of the Amadeo Central School and the construction of Banaybanay Road. The town is also suitable for high-class housing projects and real estate development due to its temperate climate, lush growth of trees and underbrush and proximity to the well-known city of Tagaytay. The municipal government has identified the area along the eastern side of Daang Paso Road as an agro-industrial zone.

ALFONSO: Agro-Industrial Center of the Upland Cavite

Alfonso’s economic base is anchored into being a part of the food belt of Cavite and Metro Manila. It is, therefore, a productive agricultural zone, unlike other municipalities in the province of Cavite that are gradually shifting to industrialization. The area is conducive to agriculture due to the temperate climate and fertility of the town’s soil. The municipality is presently developing cut flower farming and intends to be known as the flower center of the province. What began as a backyard and experimental cultivation, cutflower production, particularly anthuriums and orchids, is now thriving and a fast-growing enterprise. The highlights for the tourism plan of Alfonso is to introduce cutflower festivals and the program “Farm and Home Hosting Scheme”. The hilly and rolling terrain in its western portion can also be developed into grazing land for cattle. Seventy-six hectares of land in the western part of Barangay Amuyong extending to Nasugbu, Batangas boundary have been identified for industrial use. Efforts to have a substantial deposit of hardstone examined by the Bureau of Mines for commercial value in Barangay Kaysuyo, in the western peripheral boundary of the municipality of Nasugbu, Batangas is underway. Construction is expected to increase due to the development of large exclusive residential subdivisions.

TERNATE: A Major Tourism Growth Center

Ternate is included in the declared first tourism zone of the country due to its scenic mountain ranges, virgin forests, ravines and cliffs, and pristine beaches. It already boasts of the luxurious Puerto Azul and other resorts. Carabao Island, Caraballo Island and Fraile Island situated between Corregidor and mainland Ternate likewise have investment potentials for tourism. The rivers, swamps and marshes can further be developed into commercial fishponds. The long-term effects of large-scale tourism projects for the town would result in more employment opportunities and income for the people arising from the expected increase in demand for essential local support services such as food, accommodation, souvenir items and other tourism related activities.

TAGAYTAY CITY: The Country’s 2nd Summer Capital

Tagaytay’s three anchors of growth are tourism, agriculture and the development of the City’s institutions. The City’s inherent environmental splendor and unique rustic atmosphere, made possible by Tagaytay’s God-given natural endowments and fresh cool air, has fueled it to its present state of growth. Careful implementation of land use policies is being undertaken to protect the city’s agricultural sector. The community aims to sustain a strong ecological-tourism base with ample physical and social infrastructure system support. Tagaytay is a city in transition. There is a fundamental shift occurring in the City’s economic structure from an agro-based to a service-oriented community. The current business trend in Tagaytay is the construction of exclusive weekend residential and recreational activities.

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April 13th, 2007, 06:32 PM

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CAVITE INSDUSTRIAL ESTATES

CAVITE-CARMONA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Carmona, Cavite
- Peoples Technology Complex Special
Economic Zone

GRANVILLE INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Bancal, Carmona, Cavite

MOUNTVIEW INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX I
Bancal, Carmona, Cavite

MOUNTVIEW INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX II
Bancal, Carmona, Cavite

SOUTHCOAST INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Bancal, Carmona, Cavite

WELBOURNE INDUSTRIAL PARK
Bancal, Carmona, Cavite

FIRST CITYLAND HEAVY INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Langkaan, Dasmariñas, Cavite

FIRST CAVITE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Langkaan, Dasmariñas, Cavite

DASMARIÑAS TECHNOPARK
Paliparan, Dasmariñas, Cavite

NEW CAVITE INDUSTRIAL CITY
Manggahan, Gen. Trias, Cavite

GATEWAY BUSINESS PARK
Javalera, Gen. Trias, Cavite

MANGGAHAN INDUSTRIAL CENTER
Manggahan, Gen. Trias, Cavite

GOLDEN GATE BUSINESS PARK
Buenavista II, Gen. Trias, Cavite

GOLDEN GATE II INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Panungyanan, Gen. Trias, Cavite

GMA-NHA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Gen. Mariano Alvarez, Cavite

IMUS INFORMAL INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Imus, Cavite

ANABU HILLS INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Anabu, Imus, Cavite

EMI SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Anabu, Imus, Cavite

CAVITE ECONOMIC ZONE
Rosario, Cavite

MAGUYAM INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX
Maguyam, Silang, Cavite

DAIICHI INDUSTRIAL PARK SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE
Maguyam, Silang, Cavite

GREENWAY BUSINESS PARK
Bulihan, Silang, Cavite

MERIDIAN INDUSTRIAL PARK
Maguyam, Silang, Cavite

CAVITE LIGHT INDUSTRIAL PARK
Maguyam, Silang, Cavite

LU CHU INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Amaya, Tanza, Cavite

CAVITE ECO-INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
Pasong Kawayan II, Gen. Trias, Cavite

PNOC DEVELOPMENT & MANAGEMENT CORP.
(formerly FILOIL Special Economic Zone)
Rosario, Cavite

CAVITE PRODUCTIVITY ECONOMIC ZONE
Sahud-Ulan, Tanza, Cavite

FIL-ESTATE INDUSTRIAL PARK, INC.
Trece Martires City & Tanza, Cavite

BEST WORLD TECHNOPARK
Batas, Silang, Cavite

CAMBRIDGE INTELLIGENT PARK
Malinta, Dasmariñas, Cavite

FILINVEST TECHNOLOGY PARK CAVITE
Hugo Perez, Trece Martires City

FILOIL ECONOMIC ZONE II
Rosario, Cavite

MARCELO IPG INDUSTRIAL & AQUA FARMING PARK
Bacoor Bay, Cavite City

PEC INDUSTRIAL PARK
Buenavista, Gen. Trias, Cavite

PETROLEUM INDUSTRY ECONOMIC ZONE
Munting Mapino, Naic, Cavite

SUMPCO INDUSTRIAL ESTATE SPECIAL ECO. ZONE
Hugo Perez, Trece Martires City

TAIPAN GOLD INDUSTRIAL PARK
De Fuego & San Francisco, Gen. Trias, Cavite

GOLDEN MILE BUSINESS PARK
Maduya, Carmona, Cavite

STERLING TECHNOPARK
Maguyam, Silang, Cavite

GIMCO SANGLEY POINT SEZ
Sangley Point, Cavite City
PRODUCT CATEGORY
- Food and Beverages
- Textile, Wearing Apparel & Leather Industries
- Wood & Wood Products, Including Furniture & Fixtures
- Paper & Paper Products, Including Printing & Publishing
- Chemical & Chemical Products, Coil, Rubber & Plastic Products
- Non-Metallic Mineral Product
- Basic Metal Industries
- Fabricated Metal Products, Machinery & Equipment
- Electronic & Electrical Equipment, Parts & Telecommunication
- Agribusiness, Livestock & Poultry
- Toys, Games & Sporting Goods
- Services

Source: CEPZA, PPDO

bonixx

April 15th, 2007, 06:27 PM

^^wow yaman...ahehehe

Waldenstrom

April 15th, 2007, 10:04 PM

DPWH, JICA conduct flood mitigation study in Cavite's lowland areas

MANILA, April 5 (PNA) - Two months before the onset of the rainy season, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has started conducting a flood mitigation study in Cavite's lowland areas.

The project, dubbed as the Comprehensive Flood Mitigation for Cavite Lowland area, started in March this year until February 2009.

DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan said the study aims to mitigate floods through comprehensive analysis for the improvement of the flood, river and drainage channels and the basin flood detention capacity through structural and non-structural measures.

"This is part of the DPWH Disaster Prevention Program I also instructed all our regional directors nationwide, especially in flood prone areas to conduct waterways clearing operation and drainage desilting works in preparation for the coming La Nina season," he said.

The project is funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).

JICA Flood Control expert Takeshi Kanome said the study will be conducted in a community-based approach.

"A flood evacuation system with the hazard map will be developed through consultation with the communities in the area," Kanome said.

He said the study involved public consultation meetings, workshops and seminars on the flood control mechanism and mitigation system.

These will be participated by other national government agencies, non-government agencies, local governments and various stakeholders, he added. (PNA)

-Positive News Media

Lucentino

April 16th, 2007, 08:38 AM

^^ Brother how about bypass roads? any info about such plans? some towns/cities need one badly---i.e. Imus (along aguinaldo hwy), Dasmarinas (especially at Waltermart vicinity & Pala-Pala), Trece (Governor's Dr), GMA (Governor's Dr)...
Problema saan idadaan ang bypass roads?

Waldenstrom

April 16th, 2007, 11:19 AM

^^ Bro, these are the only transportation projects for Cavite for now:

1. Establishment of Mass Transport System
* LRT Line 1 extension from Baclaran to Cavite
* The Cavite Busway System
2. Ugrading and/or improvement of road network system/widening of road intersections
3. Construction of new entrances/exits to and from Cavite
* The completion of Alabang-Molino via Daang Hari Road Extension to Aguinaldo Highway
* The R-1 Extension
* The Ternate-Nasugbu Road
* The Tanza-Muntinlupa Road
* The Calibuyo-San Pedro Road
* CALABARZON Expressway
4. Construction of new roads
* Paliparan III – F. de Castro-San Jose-Southwoods-South Luzon Expressway Road
* Sampaloc-Governor Drive Bypass Road
* Paliparan-Kaong-Silang Road
* Langkaan-Biluso Road
* Biluso-Batas-Litlit-Tamakan Road
* Iba-Tubuan-Aguinaldo Highway Road
* Amadeo-Minantok-Santol Road
* Bucandala-Medicion-coastal Road Extension
* Bacao-Santol-Punta Road
* Mataas na Lupa-Banaba Cerca-Pantihan-Tabora-Magallanes connecting Daine & Bancod Road
* Bucal IV-Caputatan Road
* Lumampong Balagbag-Taywanak Ibaba Road
* Mahabang Kahoy-Balagbag-Poblacion I, Amadeo Road
* Inocencio-Conchu Road
* Bgy. 8 –Bgy. 9, Amadeo – Balagbag, Indang Road
* Minantok Silangan-Maymangga-Lalaan 2 Road
* Pasong Santol, Gen. Trias – Tamakan, Amadeo – Silang Road
* Talon-Malinao-Mendez Road
* Minantok Silangan-Santol Road
* Lantic-Maguyam (Pasong Pari) Road
* Kaytitinga III – Buck Estate Road
* Buck Estate – Palumlum Road
* Sulsugin – Mangas II Road
* Mangas II – Esperanza Road
* Mangas II – Marahan Road
5. Provision of transport facilities
6. Traffic Control Management Program
7. Proper Road Direction/Signages Program
8. Port Development Program
* Development of Sangley Point as an alternate port
* Integrated Fish Port
* Integrated Cargo Terminal
9. Flood Control Program
* Conduct of inventory of existing canal lining in all flood-prone areas
* Inventory of river systems
* Construction of drainage/riprap/canal lining/protection walls
10. Wastes Management Program
* The establishment of sanitary landfill, material recovery facility (MRF) or ecology center/recycling centers

Yes, the problem is where to construct these bypass roads. The places you mentioned are overly congested already (residential-commercial area) & these were overlooked in the past because it was largely rural then. We may see flyovers there in the future. I believe the Cavite Traffic Management Office, for now, advises motorists to take the alternative routes.

Like in Imus-Aguinaldo Highway area, there's the Patindig Araw-Malagasang Road. In Dasmariñas, one can take the Guevarra St./Camerino Ave.-Campos Avenue going to San Agustin (this is actually the route of Manila-bound buses so as not to cause more traffic at the WalterMart area). In Pala-Pala, Dasma, there's the Sampaloc-Governor's Drive Bypass road. There are rumors that an interchange will be built at Pala-Pala in the future (I hope it is true). In General Mariano Alvarez & Trece Martires area, I can't think of any alternative routes & believe there is none. The problem with these alternative routes is that the traffic is also bad especially on rush hours. :ohno: :nuts:

Waldenstrom

April 16th, 2007, 11:30 AM

Community Solutions helps beat traffic snarls in Philippines

Thanks to the Cavite Traffic Information System (CTIS), timely information on traffic snarls, road accidents, and everyday congestion is just a text or a click away—24 hours a day, seven days a week.

CTIS provides commuters traffic-related public service announcements online and through cell phone-based Short Message Service (SMS) subscription. CTIS is a special project of the Provincial Government of Cavite, Philippines. Lending technical support to this traffic management program is Intel Technology Philippines, Inc., and Community Solutions.

CTIS addresses three problems on highways in the Philippines: the unpredictability of traffic flow; the absence of a reliable source of information on traffic situations at any given time; and the need to provide motorists with proactive ways of avoiding traffic snarls.

CTIS provides real time advisories on traffic situations in key areas along Governor's Drive and Aguinaldo Highway, including alternative routes. Other traffic updates that may affect business are also included. Workers traveling to and from jobs in Cavite and nearby areas. Manufacturing companies, service entities, schools, and government offices are expected to benefit most from the service, but even the transportation sector will find CTIS useful.

With CTIS, road users now have a fast, efficient, and reliable source for traffic information. What's more, the capability of the Cavite Traffic Management Office is also enhanced. More importantly, with CTIS in place, relevant data may now be stored and used to establish patterns that may, in turn, lead to long-term solutions to various traffic-related problems. Better traffic management is certainly on the horizon.

http://www.intel.com/community/solutions/success_stories.htm

Waldenstrom

April 16th, 2007, 11:53 AM

The Cavite Traffic Information System provides motorists and commuters public service announcements online and through SMS subscription on what traffic snarls to avoid.

How does the Cavite Traffic Information System work?
The Cavite Traffic Information System (CTIS) provides fast and accurate traffic information using Internet and SMS technology.

The system captures up-to-the-minute traffic reports provided by the Cavite Traffic Management Office (CTMO). CTIS also provides SMS-based traffic information through Telco providers Globe and Smart.

How can I get SMS updates through text?
The Cavite Traffic Information System initially offers two (2) types of SMS service subscriptions and delivery modes to Globe, Touch Mobile, Smart, Talk n’ Text, and Addict Mobile subscribers.

How much does the Cavite Traffic Information System charge?
The Cavite Traffic Information System provides its services for free, however, telco service providers will charge for messages sent to subscribe to the system. The rate is PhP 2.50/message sent. For daily subscription, you will also be charged PhP 2.50/traffic update received.

Once you are subscribed to the system, Globe subscribers will not be charged for sending OFF CTM to 2800 to unsubscribe.

How can I use the online Interactive Map feature of the website?
The online interactive map is featured on the homepage and the Traffic Updates section of CaviteTraffic.com website. You can refer to the map for traffic information. Under the Traffic Updates section, two (2) maps are presented: The bigger map allows you to zoom in to view the map in more detail. You may use the smaller map to navigate through the map.

The interactive map uses the following color coding scheme to show the traffic condition:
Red – Heavy
Yellow - Moderate
Green – Slight

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Waldenstrom

April 16th, 2007, 12:25 PM

The total road network comprises of roughly 1,973 kilometers. The 407.7 kilometers national roads are mostly paved with concrete or asphalt and are relatively in good condition although there are portions that need rehabilitation. The provincial roads stretched to an approximate total length of 335.1 kilometers. Most of these roads are concrete, some are paved with asphalt and the rest remain gravel roads. Majority of the municipal/city roads are paved with concrete, while barangay roads consist of 46.7% concrete and asphalt roads and 53.3% earth and gravel roads.

The existing road length, when computed in terms of road density with respect to population at the standard of 2.4 kilometers per 1,000 population, has a deficit of 3,532.71 kilometers. This indicates that construction of more roads is necessary. However, limitation of the available land area for road use especially in the urban municipalities and cities might impede construction of additional roads in the said areas.

The progress of Cavite in the last decade has been phenomenal. It is noticeable, however, that transport infrastructure has not kept paced with the mushrooming of industrial and commercial activities. The results: crazy quilts of urban sprawl, traffic congestion resulting to long hours wasted daily on the roads, and increasing road accidents.

According to the study on proposed Cavite Busway System, the section of Aguinaldo Highway (at Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas) is now experiencing traffic volume of 20% in excess of its designed capacity. Without any drastic improvements in the road network of Cavite , this same section would be saddled with traffic volumes 5 times more than its capacity in 2005 and 11 times more in 2015.

With the provinces fast pace of developments, entrance and exit routes to and from Cavite are no longer sufficient to decongest traffic along major thoroughfares. The lack of transportation facilities, traffic control systems and insufficient road signages, and substandard road structures in some areas further aggravate the situation. Likewise, observed mixed traffic (pedestrian, public transport modes – jeepneys, tricycles, cars) along streets/roads, especially in the business districts adds up to the traffic problem.

Flood control and drainage is another aspect of the road network system. The flooding of roads in the low-lying municipalities of the province which is caused by the practice of dumping of garbage in open spaces, rivers and canal; closing and squatting along waterways; and river siltation and sedimentation, coupled with poor drainage system, affect badly the accessibility and movement of people and goods. These have tremendous repercussions on the economy in the area – longer travel time incur costs to people thereby contributing to losses in industrial and commercial businesses, and even to entrepreneurial activities.

:ohno:
http://www.cavite.gov.ph/index.php?id1=9&id2=7&id3=1

This is the problem with rapid industrialization & urbanization. :ohno: I just don't know why our government failed to see & took action on this problem.

Cavite is in dire need of an URGENT solution.

Waldenstrom

April 16th, 2007, 01:03 PM

Cavite-Laguna (CALA) North South Highway

The objectives of the proposed Bank-supported Cavite-Laguna North-South Expressway (NS-Way) project would be: (a) to improve road access to the country’s premiere industrial belt by reducing traffic congestion through construction of the NS Way; and (b) to assist in creating an enabling environment for private sector participation through a public-private partnership (PPP) scheme. The project would include a comprehensive assistance package that would combine investment lending for the construction of NS Way with credit enhancement and technical assistance to create an enabling environment for private sector participation in road infrastructure.

The NS Way was identified as a potential candidate for Bank support due to its impact on improving road access to the country’s premiere industrial belt by reducing traffic congestion along Aguinaldo Highway and Coastal Road, and for providing an alternative north-south artery to the CALA region. The NS Way project includes the construction of a six-lane 27.2 km expressway connecting Bacoor and Dasmarinas, and linking the Manila-Cavite Coastal Road (R-1 Expressway), in the north, to the proposed East-West Cavite-Laguna Expressway, in the south.

The assessment of the achievement of the project development objectives will be carried out through the measurement of outcome indicators, including reduction in average freight rates, travel times, vehicle operating costs, and accident rates along the corridor to be constructed, as well as enhanced knowledge and application of updated public-private partnership approaches in the provision of road infrastructure.

Financing Institution:
World Bank

Total Project Cost
USD 180 million

Contact:
Eijbergen, Benedictus

Agency:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

:banana:

www.evd.nl

Lucentino

April 17th, 2007, 09:16 AM

Lucentino

April 17th, 2007, 09:25 AM

Cavite-Laguna (CALA) North South Highway

Financing Institution:
World Bank

Total Project Cost
USD 180 million

Contact:
Eijbergen, Benedictus

Agency:
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND HIGHWAYS

www.evd.nl

if this is true, i hope this project gets prioritized and realized... i don't see any politician's name attached in this article... and the proposed dates of completion are missing as well... hmm... baka matulog rin to sa kangkungan...

Waldenstrom

April 23rd, 2007, 09:42 PM

1. Establishment of Mass Transport System
* LRT Line 1 extension from Baclaran to Cavite --old news; no results
* The Cavite Busway System --what is this?
2. Ugrading and/or improvement of road network system/widening of road intersections --keeping my fingers crossed...
3. Construction of new entrances/exits to and from Cavite
* The completion of Alabang-Molino via Daang Hari Road Extension to Aguinaldo Highway --ok na to di ba?
* The R-1 Extension --huh?
* The Ternate-Nasugbu Road --zigzag road ito sigurado
* The Tanza-Muntinlupa Road --san dadaan to? gagawa ba ng bago?
* The Calibuyo-San Pedro Road --is calibuyo in dasma?
* CALABARZON Expressway --heard about it...but i think it will thread the footsteps of SLEX to Lucena...tulog na project
4. Construction of new roads
* Paliparan III – F. de Castro-San Jose-Southwoods-South Luzon Expressway Road --is this the GMA by-pass road?
* Sampaloc-Governor Drive Bypass Road --or maybe this?
* Paliparan-Kaong-Silang Road --i think they just need to widen and pave this road
* Langkaan-Biluso Road --and this one as well...
* Biluso-Batas-Litlit-Tamakan Road --this might not become a priority since there is an existing road from Silang to Indang and/or Amadeo
* Pasong Santol, Gen. Trias – Tamakan, Amadeo – Silang Road --road improvement lang siguro to...
10. Wastes Management Program
* The establishment of sanitary landfill, material recovery facility (MRF) or ecology center/recycling centers --wag naman landfill, recycling center nalang...

LRT EXTENSION TO CAVITE UPDATES:

The LRT Line 1 South Extension Project

Background

The LRT Line 1 South Extension Project, through southern Metro Manila to the Province of Cavite has been identified as an integral link of the Rail Transit Network by Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study (MMUTIS). Thus, it is designated as a Priority Project of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) and LRTA. It is also a flagship project of the Office of the President.

Objective

The project aims to expand the existing LRT Line 1 service southward to the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas and the adjoining municipalities of Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas, in the Cavite Province.

Description

The project involves the extension of the existing LRT Line 1 soutward by 11.7km from Baclaran Station in Pasay City, traversing through the Metro Manila cities of Parañaque, Las Piñas to Bacoor in the Province of Cavite. The project comprises two (2) major components: Civil Works (CW) component; Electrical and Mechanical Works (E&MW) component; and the System Enhancement Works (SEW) component.

The CW component includes the construction of approximately 11.7km of dual track works, of which 10.5km will be elevated and 1.2km will be at grade; eight (8) new stations with an option for two (2) additional stations, including three (3) intermodal facilities at high demand stations; and a satellite depot.

The E&M component includes the procurement of about twenty (20) new passenger light rail vehicles (LRV) and extension of the signalling system (Automatic Train Control, ATC) telecommunications (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition, SCADA, Fiber Optics Communication System, FOCS, GPS Master Clock, Closed Circuit Television, CCTV), power supply and ticketing (Automatic Fare Collection System, AFC) systems.

The extension is to be fully integrated with the existing line, allowing seamless operation of through trains from the north end in Caloocan City to Bacoor, for a total of 27km.

The system Enhancement Works (SEW) component makes provision for additional and new passenger light railway vehicles and replacement of E&M assets, dependent on usage and passenger growth.

PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENT

The project is categorized as a Solicited Transaction under the Philippine BOT Law, and is proposed to be implemented as a Contract-Add-Operate (CAO) scheme, which is a contractual arrangement where the project proponent adds to an existing infrastructure facility and operates the expanded project over an agreed concession period. The expanded project will be transferred to the Government of the Philippines (GOP) at the end of that period.

The Government will provide the right-of-way (ROW) and fund the cost of the CW component. Official Development Assistance (ODA) financing from a multilateral source is currently being arranged to cover the full cost of the CW component. Financing arrangements for the CW component, and other credit enhancements to be extended to the Transaction will be firmed up and disclosed as part of the tender documents.

PROPOSED KEY COMMERCIAL FEATURES OF THE DRAFT CAO AGREEMENT
* Grant of 40 year concession (inclusive of construction period) to the Project Proponent to exclusively undertake the following:
o Detailed design of the LRT Line 1 South Extension;
o Raise financing for the E&M component;
o Implement the CW and E&M component;
o Operate and maintain the Integrated System to defined levels of performance with penalties for underperfomance;
o Operate , develop and maintain commercial areas within the Integrated System;
o Collect fares from users of the Integrated System;
o Collect revenues from Commercial Development;
o Implement future upgrades to the Integrated System to achieve required performance levels;
o Transfer the Integrated System in good condition to LRTA at the end of the concession period.
* LRTA obligation:
o Procure and deliver in a timely manner the required ROW;
o Turnover the Existing LRT Line 1 facility by the required date at pre-defined conditions;
o Arrange financing for the CW component;
o Deliver committed government performance undertakings / credit enhancements.

Status (as of January 31, 2007)

A. PROJECT UPDATES

1. ICC Approval. The Project secured ICC Cabinet Committee approval last December 13, 2006, with the following recommendations:
* Bid should be based on lowest government support;
* Cost cap on CW should be indicated in the draft Concession Agreement with attendant risks assigned to the private sector;
* For bidding purposes, limit IRR on equity to 12% in dollar terms;
* Secure DOF/DBM approval on fare structure to maintain Project viability, and,
* Coordinate with DOF on the form and content of the government performance undertaking.

2. The first three (3) recommendations of the ICC listed above have been adopted and incorporated in the draft Concession Agreement and in the bid documents. On DOF-related isues, meetings with the DOF to discuss the GPU and other credit enhancements will be scheduled in the coming weeks. The approved draft GPU will be part of the bid documents, i.e., an annex to the draft Concession Agreement.

3. PhilExim support. PhilExim's Credit Committee has pre-cleared LRTA's request for PhilExim's extension of a guarantee to cover the winning private proponent's debt, estimated to be around US$70M. A draft letter of interest from PhilExim will be provided as part of the bid documents.

4. Project Documentation. All documents that would be required for the competitive tender are currently being finalized by IFC, in coordination with the LRTA Management, for approval by the Board. These include: the Draft Final Concession Agreement, Invitation to Pre-qualify and Bid, Requests for Proposals, Instructions to Bidders and the Information Memorandum.

5. Project ROW. The President, during the NEDA Cabinet meeting held on 21 November 2006 directed the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) to sign, respectively, the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with LRTA that will allow the use of public land for the LRT Line 1 South Extension. Drafts of these MOA are now circulating with the concerned agencies for final clearance.

6. Competitive Tender for the Project is targeted for the 1st week of March 2007.

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http://www.lrta.gov.ph/projects/proj_l1southex.htm

Waldenstrom

April 23rd, 2007, 10:00 PM

LRT LINE 1 EXTENSION TO CAVITE

The 27-km route of the light railway system running from Baclaran, Pasay City to Dasmarinas, Cavite was planned to carry a capacity of 40,000 passengers per direction per hour. The extension will have 48 air-conditioned coaches, 12-four car trains, 10 passenger stations and a satellite depot in Cavite. The first phase of the project will serve approximately 1.9 million commuters based in Pasay, Paranaque, Las Pinas and Bacoor. The agreement involves turnkey delivery (finance, design and build) of a 12-km extension to the existing LRT Line 1, as well as integrated operation and maintenance of the entire line for 25 years.

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Waldenstrom

April 23rd, 2007, 10:14 PM

Proposed CALA East-West Roads 1 & 2 Project

A comprehensive feasibility study is currently being conducted on the proposed Cavite-Laguna (CALA) East-West National Road Project by the Department of Public Works and Highways in partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency. The study aims to assess necessary factors and issues that will influence the eventual implementation of the project. This shall comprise review of previous studies conducted in relation to the strengthening of public transport system between Metro Manila and the Cavite and Laguna sub-region, such as the Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study (MMUTIS), conducted with technical assistance from JICA in 1999 and the CALA Transport Strategy and Transport Program and Policies, performed by World Bank in 2000 – which essentially proposed the CALA East-West Roads.

The World Bank introduced three priority projects as a result of the study in 2000: (1) development of busway; (2) corridor traffic management; and, of course, (3) the development of east-west roads. The feasibility study on Cavite Busway, relative to item (1) of the WB priority projects was eventually completed in 2002. However, due to lack of funds, the project wasn’t realized. In 2004, JICA Philippine Office reviewed the Cavite Busway System Study which in the end led to the proposition of the CALA East-West National Road Project.

The CALA sub-region encompasses the entire Province of Cavite; portions of Laguna comprising the City of Calamba and municipalities of San Pedro, Biñan, Santa Rosa, and Cabuyao; and likewise portions of the National Capital Region including the cities of Las Piñas and Muntinlupa. However, areas that are merely covered by the feasibility study are the cities of Cavite and Trece Martires and the municipalities of Bacoor, Kawit, Noveleta, Rosario, Imus, Dasmariñas, General Trias, Tanza, Naic and Silang in the province of Cavite; the municipalities of San Pedro and portions of Biñan in Laguna; and Las Piñas and Muntinlupa of Metro Manila.

The first and second stakeholders meeting, which was held in two separate venues in Metro Manila, was attended by Local Chief Executives and germane officers of all Local Government Units corresponding the study area. For Cavite, Gov. Ireneo Maliksi, himself, attended; while for General Trias, Engr. Jemie P. Cubillo, Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator, represented Mayor Luis Ferrer IV during the second conference held on June 16, 2005 at Bellevue Hotel, in Alabang, Muntinlupa City.

http://elgu2.ncc.gov.ph/gentrias/index.php?rt=5&tsq=10

Waldenstrom

April 23rd, 2007, 10:48 PM

Draft Scoping for Development Study

The Feasibility Study and Implementation Support on the Cavite-Laguna (CALA)
East-West National Road Project

Names of Project Proponent: Department of Public Works and Highways
Names of Consultants: Joint venture of ALMEC CORPORATION and NIPPON KOEI CO., LTD.

In order to improve the increasingly deteriorating traffic conditions of the Cavite-Laguna (CALA) area, various measures have been taken not only by the Government of the Philippines but also by JICA, the World Bank and other international donor agencies. Since the 1999 Metro Manila Urban Transportation Integration Study (MMUTIS) preparation for project implementation has been taking place such as the World Bank study and the Feasibility Study on the Proposed Cavite Busway System by JICA. However, the delay of the Light Railway Transit (LRT) Line 1 extension, which was regarded as a prerequisite of the Cavite Busway, as well as the serious financial deficits of the national government, has necessitated the deferment, if not the total discontinuance, of the initiated project preparation to get the relevant projects into operation. However, in response to the growing concern on continuing deterioration of traffic conditions that affects the regional economy, a “Review of the Cavite Busway Road Project” has been implemented by the JICA Philippines Office. This review investigated the possibility of modifying the function of the proposed Cavite Busway system into an alternative trunk road to serve the north-south movement in Cavite, thus improving the general road traffic conditions in the area, while waiting for the materialization of the LRT Line 1 extension project. Thus, this Study is based on the past study outcomes and related agencies’ efforts for project realization. Formulation of concrete measures such as reaffirmation of investment scale according to current financial capability of the Philippines or a re-examination of optimum network under a limited national budget will be considered. In addition, this Study also addresses the issue of consensus building not only among national and local government-related agencies but also among international agencies including donors.

Target Roads of the Feasibility Study

The following target roads for the feasibility study of the CALA East-West Road Project are selected from necessary new and upgraded roads under favorable future road network as priority projects.

(1) North-South 3 (Bacoor – Dasmariñas, “Busway Alignment”)
(2) East-West 1 (Daang Hari Extension)
(3) CALA Expressway

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Waldenstrom

April 23rd, 2007, 11:16 PM

R-1 EXPRESSWAY EXTENSION (Zapote-Noveleta)

The project originally comprised two phases, with the first covering rehabilitation of the 6.5-kilometer R1 Expressway (popularly known as the Coastal Road stretching from the Baclaran area in Metro Manila's Parañaque City to Bacoor town in Cavite) and linking it with the C5 Road in Metro Manila's Taguig town via the Sucat Interchange of the South Luzon Expressway.

Phase 2 covers a 11.2-kilometer extension of the Coastal Road from Bacoor to Noveleta town in Cavite, which would provide direct links to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport and the Port of Manila -- the country's two main international gateways.

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Waldenstrom

April 24th, 2007, 12:19 AM

DASMARIÑAS: Growth Center of the Metro CALA Subregion

Metro CALA forms part of the “urban heartland” of the Cavite-Laguna sub-region as it has been one of the primary recipients of Metro Manila’s urban growth and expansion. The area has been experiencing outstanding population and economic growth rates largely attributed to suburbanisation and industrialisation that were encouraged by the abundance of readily developable land as well as government policies of dispersing industries from Metro Manila. The success of large-scale developments initially in the form of residential subdivisions and industrial estates and subsequently, commercial and multi-use developments have motivated other developers to buy more land for the same purposes. Many developers have been known to buy large tracts of cheap agricultural land with the sole purpose of developing them to other land uses that will yield high returns on their investment. Such practice of land banking for speculation has sent land values soaring and has increased the number of idle lands that used to be productive agriculture lands.

The NEDA – Cluster Land Management and Development Strategy (CLMDS) defines a primary bi-nodal structure centred in Dasmariñas, Cavite in the northwest portion of the CALA sub-region and Calamba, Laguna in the southeast. The municipality of General Trias is part of the northern node along with the municipalities of Dasmariñas, Imus and the provincial capital, Trece Martires City. It is considered a small centre with potentials to become a growth area in the future while retaining substantial areas of productive agricultural lands. This would be supportive of the Provincial Physical Framework Plan (PPFP) 1997-2002 pronouncements that Cavite will be the food basket of Metro Manila. The NUDHF 1993-1998 also identified General Trias as a satellite municipality of the province, which will serve primarily as a market place and transhipment point for agricultural products. The NUDHF 1993-1998 identified Imus, Trece Martires and Dasmariñas as major urban centres that shall perform specialised functions while also providing goods and services second only in scale and type to those provided by the Regional Growth Centre. They shall have smaller areas of influence and shall interact to support each other’s growth and development.

http://elgu2.ncc.gov.ph/gentrias/index.php?id1=8

mygz14

April 24th, 2007, 01:35 AM

So Coastal Road will be finished by 2009? :)

Waldenstrom

April 24th, 2007, 02:26 AM

So Coastal Road will be finished by 2009? :)

Hopefully, it will be finished by April 2009. It is due for completion by 2010 so we could expect some delay. I passed by the area last weekend & I noticed that the construction is pretty fast. :)

I don't have updates on Ternate-Nasugbu Road. I just read that Phase II is already completed last 2004.

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The proposed CALA East-West Road is composed of 2 roads:
* Tanza-Muntinlupa Highway: 25 km road alignment between Muntinlupa city and the Tanza
* Calibuyo (also in Tanza)-San Pedro Highway: approximately 30 km

According to the news, the CALA North-South Road will be inaugurated first before the CALA East-West Road by 2009.

Three other road projects will be completed before the end of 2008, namely the Daang-Hari SLEX Link (P1.387 billion), the South Luzon Expressway Extension Project (P8.915 billion), and the Tarlac-Dingalan Road (P725.16 million).

Nine more projects will be inaugurated by 2009: Bontok - Tabuk - Tuguegarao Road (P1.37 billion), Halsema Highway (P1.78 billion), C-5 Expressway (NLEX-SLEX Link, P12.766 billion), Cavite-Laguna (CALA) North-South Road (P2.895 billion), the Marikina-Infanta Road (1.55 billion), the other sections of the El Nido-Bataraza-Rio Tuba Road (P5.898 billion), Dapitan City-Dakak Road (P210 million), the Lebak-Maguindanao Road Project (1.952 billion), and the Sibuco-Siraway-Siocon-Baliguian-Gutalac Road (1.326 billion).

Four projects are due for completion by 2010. These are the C6 Lakeshore Expressway (13.7 billion), the North Luzon East Expressway (P3.013 billion), the Manila - Cavite Toll Expressway Project or the R-1 Expressway Extension (P6.263 billion), and the remaining sections of the Surigao-Davao Coastal Road.

http://au.news.yahoo.com/070410/3/13237.html

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Other proposed new roads in Cavite:

*Paliparan III – F. de Castro(in GMA)-San Jose(in GMA)-Southwoods-South Luzon Expressway Road: This may be GMA-Carmona bypass road
* Sampaloc(Dasma)-Governor Drive Bypass Road: I don't know where will this pass through
* Paliparan-Kaong-Silang Road
* Langkaan-Biluso Road
* Biluso-Batas-Litlit-Tamakan Road
* Pasong Santol, Gen. Trias – Tamakan, Amadeo – Silang Road

:) All these developments are expected to be completed within 10-15 years so we'll have to wait & suffer more for now. :D These projects are so late!!! :ohno:

Lucentino

April 25th, 2007, 04:48 AM

^^ Salamat kapatid sa inpormasyon... sana nga ay mapabilis pa at matupad ang mga pangarap na ito dahil napaka-importante ng mga kalsadang ito... hindi lang maalis sa isip ko na ikumpara ang mga project na ito sa SLEX-Pagbilao extension na kung saan nang lumobo ang gagastusin (depreciation ng piso, atbp.) ay wala na atang investor ang naakit dito...

Ang CALA at East-West 1 ay maganda ngunit napakamahal ng magagastos sa right-of-way (ROW) pa lamang dahil karamihan sa dadaanan nito ay "premium lots" na... ang alam ko yun daang hari malapit sa kanto ng aguinaldo hwy e nagka-prublema sa ROW kaya may portion pang hindi nasemento... ewan lang kung ayus na ito...

venntro

April 25th, 2007, 09:42 AM

Highlands Prime earmarks P700M for 2007 projects
http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryID=74843

BY JUDITH BALEA

Highlands Prime Inc. (HPI), a leisure property developer of SM group of companies, said Wednesday it has earmarked P700 million for the development of its three residential projects this year.

One of the projects, "The Hillside" is adjacent to Tagaytay Highlands' sports and country club and has a view of the Laguna and Cavite areas. It is Highlands's first subdivision lot development.

The Hillside offers 179 lots, ranging from 400 to 600 square meters each. Construction of the project will start on the second quarter of 2007.

The second project is a 12-hecatare property that will house 70 single-detached log cabins and low-rise log cabin condominiums.

Called "The Ridgewood," the project will be built adjacent to the Woodridge Park and Woodlands communities at Tagaytay Highlands.

The last project in the pipeline is "El Pueblo," which has a mix of Mexican and Spanish designs. The residential subdivision will be set on a 22-hectare property located at Tagaytay Midlands.

Waldenstrom

April 25th, 2007, 09:58 AM

^^ YEs bro.. dapat na rin ayusin ang CALA East-West Highway dahil congested na yung place lalo na kung by 2010 or later pa nila ito balak simulan.

As for now, ang mga prioritized projects ay 1) CALA North-South (Bacoor-Dasma), 2) Daang Hari extension (to CALA-NS), 3) CALA Expressway ...last ang 4) CALA East-West Highway. Ang ranking na ito ay based sa existing problem which is North-South traffic at economic evaluation ng mga lugar. Last ding priority ang CALA-EW kasi wala masyado traffic demand for now. Malamang, tataas ang traffic demand na ito kapag natapos na ang R1 extension at pag sinimulan ng gawin yung Pier sa Cavite City or Naic kasi ito yung magttransport ng products sa mga factories/industrial estates sa CALA.

http://img392.imageshack.us/img392/8171/roadsqu2.jpg
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http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/policy/envi/profile/pdf/phi02_04.pdf

Ambilis! Di ko maimagine travel from Manila-Dasma ng 30-45 minutes (after matapos ang CALA-NS). Pag madaling araw ko lang nararanasan yan sa ngayon. :lol:

Lucentino

April 25th, 2007, 12:46 PM

^^ if there's a will, there's a way... sana matupad ang mga pangarap na ito --- Oopps parang motto ito ng isang kandidato ah... sino man manalo naway matupad lahat ito...

Ambilis! Di ko maimagine travel from Manila-Dasma ng 30-45 minutes (after matapos ang CALA-NS). Pag madaling araw ko lang nararanasan yan sa ngayon. :lol:

kung ganun Manila to Silang ay 40-55 minutes nalang... no longer so near yet so far hehehe...

bonixx

April 25th, 2007, 08:42 PM

^^wow daming proposed project for Cavite...sana matuloy lahat ng naandyan kasi di lang Cavite ang magbebenifit dyan pati na rin yung manggagawang lumuluwas pa galing ibang probinsya papuntang Cavite...

Waldenstrom

April 26th, 2007, 06:05 AM

^^ Those projects have an "A" priority so it's just a matter of time and MONEY!!! :D There are other alternative road projects contemplated by the government so there could be changes if these plans wouldn't push through ( though I doubt it). This will greatly benefit the whole CA-LA-BA-ZON. :)

Sinjin P.

April 26th, 2007, 11:47 AM

When were those projects initially proposed?

Waldenstrom

April 26th, 2007, 01:22 PM

I read somewhere that the first study was done last 2004 however it was not feasible that time due to lack of funds. (I maybe wrong here, I'll research it later.) However, last year (January 2006), the DPWH & Japan's ALMEC CORPORATION and NIPPON KOEI CO., LTD. did another feasibility study which came up with this proposal. Then a news suddenly came up that CALA North-South Highway will be inaugurated by 2009. There's no formal press release though. Let's just wait to hear it from Pres. Arroyo herself in the next SONA. I really hope these projects will push through soon.

http://www.jica.go.jp/english/about/policy/envi/profile/pdf/phi02_03.pdf
http://au.news.yahoo.com/070410/3/13237.html

And may I add the words from the governor in his speech in Dasma(during the eve of his birthday): Pres. GMA is kinder to Cavite nowadays because she is slowly getting the support of the whole province that's why there are lots of projects lately. Cavite is known to be an opposition den for many years. I think she has already gotten the support of the officials from the powerhouse district II. I don't know for other districts. That's why Gov. Maliksi is currently working is @ss off to unite Cavite. Share ko lang! :lol:

Waldenstrom

April 26th, 2007, 10:32 PM

Caviteños protest waste incinerator’s emission test

By KATHERINE ADRANEDA

TRECE MARTIRES CITY – Cavite residents staged a prayer rally the other day to express their opposition to the emission test of a waste treatment facility which allegedly uses incineration that poses risk to public health and the environment.

Members of the Cavite Green Coalition and Ecological Waste Coalition (EcoWaste), including nuns, students, and environmental advocates, held a Mass "for the protection of the people’s right to a healthy environment" in protest of the ongoing emission test-run of the waste treatment facility operated by the Integrated Waste Management Inc (IWMI).

Clad in pregnant-belly costumes, eight women protesters stood in front of the facility to call attention to the proven hazards of incineration, especially to women and children.

The rallyists reminded the government that community health should be given priority over corporate profit.

According to EcoWaste, waste incineration is banned under the Clean Air Act of 1999 and the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

"We are convinced that the IWMI is not sincere in conducting a conclusive test of emissions and in making sure that the test results generated are reliable, independently verifiable and properly documented," said Ochie Tolentino, coordinator of the Cavite Green Coalition.

"The IWMI has a previous history of testing emissions and never bothering to report," he added.

In 2005, the regional office of the Environmental Management Bureau issued a cease-and-desist order against IWMI after it failed to submit the results of two previous emission tests.

The ongoing test-run, which began on Feb. 6, is covered by a temporary permit to operate.

EcoWaste noted that during the two earlier emission tests, the IWMI "pleaded error in the sampling of the pollutants tested." Arnell Ozaeta

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storyPage.aspx?storyId=66311

Waldenstrom

April 26th, 2007, 10:52 PM

TUTULAN ANG TERNATE LANDFILL!!!

Layon ng mga Caviteño ang proteksyon ng kapaligiran para sa pagpapatuloy ng sangkatauhan

Kami, ang mga mamamayan ng Ternate, kaisa ang mga nagmamalasakit na institusyon, ahensya at organisasyon mula sa iba't-ibang sektor ng lipunan sa Cavite, ay labis na tumututol sa iminumungkahing Sanitary Landfill sa Brgy. Sapang, Ternate, ng proponent nito na ENVIRONSAVE, Inc.

Ang panawagang ito ay aming isinasagawa dahilan sa mga sumusunod:

1. ISYUNG PANGKAPALlGIRAN. Ang panukalang lugar para sa naturang imbakan ng basura ay kabahagi ng tinatawag na kawa o lunas ng tubig tabang o Ground Water Basin Area, ayon sa pag-aaral ng Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at Local Water Utilities Authority (LWUA). Bilang isang imbakan ng tubig, makakapinsala ang posibleng pagtagas ng dumi na magmumula sa katas ng mga basurang itatambak sa naturang lugar.
Ang naturang lugar ay idineklara din bilang kabahagi ng buffer zone ng Mt. Palay Palay - Mataas na Gulod Forest Reservation/National Park, (Proclamation No. 1594). Bilang isang deklaradong lugar para sa konserbasyon ng likas na yaman at turismo, ang Ternate ay hindi dapat pahintulutang malapastangan, bagkus ito ay patuloy na dapat maproteksyunan. Kasabay nito, ang Ternate ay naitalaga bilang isang Environmentally Constrained Area, ayon na din sa Provincial Developmental Plan ng Cavite. Ito ay nangangahulugan na hindi maaring gumawa ng anumang aktibidades o proyekto na maaring makaapekto o makapagpabago sa natural na estado ng naturang lugar.

Idagdag pa dito ang katotohanang ang lupa sa naturang lugar ay volcanic, na ang uring ito ay makakapagpalala lamang ng pagsira ng lining ng isang landfill, dahilan ng pagtagas ng mga nakalalasong katas ng basura. Kung sa gayon, ang Ternate ay hindi tugmang lugar para sa imbakan ng basura. At ayon din sa mga pag-aaral, tulad ng ginawa ng United States – Environmental Protection Agency (US-EPA), kahit pa sa isang normal na uri ng lupa at mataas na kalidad na liner, ang kahit anumang landfill ay magkakaroon ng pagtagas na mga nakalalasong katas, dahil na din sa mga kemikal na dulot ng mga itinambak na basura.

2. ISYUNG PANGKALUSUGAN. Base sa karanasan mula sa Carmona, ang operasyon ng isang imbakan ng basura ay nagdudulot ng polusyon na nakakapinsala sa kalusugan ng mga taong direktang nakapaligid dito, gayun din sa mga karatig bayan. Ayon pa din sa pag-aaral na isinagawa ng mga eksperto, tulad ng US-EPA, ang mga nakalalasong hangin o likido na nagmumula sa landfill ay maaring magdulot ng kanser sa gall bladder, baga at tiyan, leukemia, at iba pang abnormalidad sa kalusugan ng tao.

3. ISYUNG PANGLIPUNAN. Labis ang pagtutol ng mga Ternateños ukol sa proyekto. Ito ay ayon na din sa naging resulta ng inisyal na pakikipagdayalogo na isinagawa ng taga-pagsimula ng proyekto. Ang naturang pagtutol ay isang senyales ng labis na pagmamalasakit ng mamamayan ukol sa pangangalaga sa kapaligiran.

At dahil sa mga naturang mga kadahilanan, kami ay labis na tumututol sa pagbubukas ng isang sanitary landfill sa Brgy. Sapang, Ternate, at hinihiling sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) na huwag magbigay ng isang Environment Compliance Certificate (ECC) sa nagpapanukala ng naturang proyekto. Kasabay nito, aming iminumungkahi ang mga sumusunod:

1. Pagpapatupad ng mga probisyon sa Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2001. Ayon sa naturang batas, ang pangunahing pangangasiwa ng basura ay kinapapalooban ng apat na R: reduce (pagbawas), re-use (muling paggamit), recycle (pagpapanibagong gamit), at respond (pagtugon). Ito ay isinasagawa sa pamamagitan ng konsultatibong paraan, pagbubuo ng Solid Waste Management Board, pagtatatag ng materials recovery facility sa bawat pamayanan, at pagpasa ng mga kinakailangang ordinansa ukol sa pagpapatupad ng wastong pangangasiwa ng basura.

2. Patuloy na pagpapatatag at pagtataguyod ng lahat ng pagsisikap para malutas ang problema sa basura. Kabahagi nito ay ang isang mas malalim at mas seryosong pagbubuo at pagsasagawa ng mga programa o proyekto na lubusang magbibigay ng solusyon sa problema sa basura, na kung saan ay lalong magpapatibay sa mga gawaing may kinalaman sa pangangalaga ng kapaligiran.

Bilang mga malaya at maka-kalikasang Caviteño ay buong tapat na itinatalaga ang aming mga sarili para sa pangangalaga at pagpapanibagong buhay sa kalikasan bilang isang daan upang makamtan ang katarungan at kagalingang panlahat. Tinatawagan namin ang pamahalaan na kumilos ng walang kinikilingan kaugnay sa nasabing usapin. Tinatawagan namin ang lahat ng Caviteño at buong sambayanang Pilipino na maging mapagbantay at mapagpasiya upang maipagpatuloy ang pangangalaga ng kapaligiran at maipagtanggol ang preserbasyon ng sangkatauhan!!

http://img388.imageshack.us/img388/9076/landfillhr8.jpg

http://ternatecavite.org/TUTULAN%20ANG%20TERNATE%20LANDFILL%20_reformatted.pdf
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Any updates on this?

Lucentino

April 27th, 2007, 11:10 AM

Cavite Updates

Expanded Piela Bridge, Dasmarinas
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FCIE
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FCIE Fire Station
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FCIE Main Road
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Kolin in FCIE
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2771/zz4gp5.jpg

Universal Robina in FCIE
http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/849/zz5bm0.jpg

bonixx

April 27th, 2007, 12:42 PM

^^ nice pics utol...dyan ka work?

Waldenstrom

April 27th, 2007, 02:24 PM

^^ Nice pics!!! Mukhang delikado sa motorista yung Piela Bridge. Sana matapos na yan o ayusin pa.

Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 12:36 AM

Jinjiang light industries eye production base in Cavite

REPORT FROM BUSINESSWORLD

Shoe and accessory makers from Jinjiang City in Fujian province in China are interested to set up a manufacturing base in the Philippines, Trade Secretary Peter B. Favila told reporters Wednesday.

Mr. Favila said Gong Qingkai, the mayor and communist party secretary of that city in Southeast China, brought a business delegate last Monday to meet with him, interested to establish a 500-hectare industrial park in Cavite for its light industries.

Jinjiang, the hometown of SM mall tycoon Henry Sy, Sr., is known for the large number of foreign-invested factories which operate there, especially clothing and name-brand footwear. It is also a major producer of various apparel, Mr. Favila said.

It was one of the main stops of President Gloria Arroyo and her delegation during her visit to China in October last year.

500 hectares

"They’re looking for a 500-hectare [lot] to develop into an economic zone run by a private sector," he said.

The government, particularly the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), designates privately run ecozones that can offer incentives to locators. For instance, PEZA recently declared the 50-hectare McKinley Hill Cyberpark project in Fort Bonifactio in Taguig City as an IT ecozone.

Under PEZA rules, ecozone locators may be exempted from paying income tax as well as taxes and duties on capital equipment, permanent residence status for foreign investors, employment of foreign nationals, among other perks.

Mr. Favila did not elaborate on the size of the investment involved, saying talks with the Chinese city government were still in the exploratory stages. — RDT/BusinessWorld

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW042607/content.php?id=051
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500 hectare ecozone! That's huge! :)

Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 12:48 AM

Philippines: violence against workers continues - Philippine garment workers still need your support as violence in the Cavite Export Processing Zone (CEPZ) continues.

A free trade zone (FTZ) or Export processing zone (EPZ) is one or more areas of a country where tariffs and quotas are eliminated and bureaucratic requirements are lowered in order to attract companies by raising the incentives for doing business there. Free trade zones can be defined as labor intensive manufacturing centers that involve the import of raw materials or components and the export of factory products.
After the shooting of labor leader Gerardo Cristobal on April 28, 2006, and the killing of bishop Alberto Ramento, chairman of the board of the Workers Assistance Center on October 3, 2006 (!), more labor activists active in the Province of Cavite were shot.

Also, the striking workers at Chong Won (recently renamed to C. Woo) and Phils Jeon remain under threat of violence, tolerated and supported by both the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and the Department of Labor and Employment (DoLE). Despite international protests against the extreme violence directed at labor and human rights activists, the Philippine authorities did not take any effective measures to date to halt the violence. Neither has there been any independent and impartial investigation into the killings and shootings.

The CCC believes that the Philippine government and its institutions PEZA and DoLE, should guarantee workers' rights to freedom of association and immediately take effective measures to halt any form of violence directed at labor activists and striking workers. So far the government's response has been insufficient. Please take action to support Philippine workers in their struggle to improve working conditions and to defend their right to organize.

More Cavite labor activists shot On December 11, 2006, two labor activists who were members of the Solidarity of Cavite Workers (SCW) and one worker of the Yakazi-EMI factory producing semi-conductors, were gun downed by four assassins (two gun men and two look outs riding a motorcycle) in front of the Japanese-owned factory in Imus, Cavite. Jesus Buth Servida, 32 years old was killed instantly when hit in the face and mouth while his companion, Jowel Sale, 32 years old, sustained three gunshot wounds. Both are former workers and union leaders terminated by the company because of their involvement in union activities. They were at the company to deliver vegetables to the canteen they operated at Yakazi-EMI. Kenny Mari Severo, 21 years old, and worker at the company, was also hit in the left temple by a stray bullet.

According to Marlene Gonzales, chair of the Solidarity of Cavite Workers, the killing of Servida is a politically motivated murder being carried out against progressive labor activists in Cavite.

"The no union, no strike policy of Governor Ireneo Maliksi is taking the lives of the labor activists one by one now," said Gonzales. Prior to the ambush, Servida informed the SCW that suspicious-looking men were stalking him and he felt that he was under surveillance. There were also occasions where his house was visited by unidentified men. Before Servida was killed, he had received threats on his life.

Gerardo Cristobal, former union President at Yazaki-EMI was also confronted by masked men near the Yazaki-EMI plant. The gunmen were later identified by Cristobal as SENIOR POLICE OFFICER1 Romeo Lara, an operative of police intelligence in Imus, and Larry Reyes of Civilian Security Unit (CSU), also based in Imus. Ironically, the Imus police units investigating the shooting and killing of Servida, Sale and Severo are the same who were connected to the shooting in the Cristobal case.

There has not been any independent and impartial investigation into these killings and shootings to date.

http://www.cleanclothes.nl/urgent/07-04-04.htm
http://www.greenviews.eu/pub?run=cms&CID=918

Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 01:06 AM

Cavite political clans reconcile

CAVITE – After the successful reconciliation talks between the Remulla and Revilla clans some two weeks ago, administration Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. announced Jan. 22 what he claimed to be an end to the decades-long political turmoil in Cavite after Gov. Ayong Maliksi agreed to unite with them.

Revilla said the unprecedented truce among the three political factions came over the weekend following the unity talks he had brokered with Maliksi and the Remullas. Maliksi, who is on his second term, should be given the chance to carry on with his programs for Cavite, Revilla said.

Cavite leaders heaved a sigh of relief over the “unification agreement” since they feared the possibility of a three-cornered gubernatorial race. To pave the way for Maliksi?s reelection, Revilla said both his camp and the Remullas will no longer field any candidates in the gubernatorial and vice gubernatorial races.

http://manilamaildc.net/article1668.html
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A little late but still noteworthy. :)

Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 01:09 AM

Cypress Semiconductor selects Camstar's InSite for "factory of the future"

Camstar Systems, Inc. announced that Cypress Semiconductor Corporation has selected Camstar's InSite for its conventional and autoline facilities in Cavite, Philippines.

"A major reason that we have adopted Camstar's InSite was the strategic launch of the ‘factory of the future' at Cypress including next generation systems for backend semiconductor operations," said Don Mika, Vice President of Operations for Cypress. "It was imperative to have a system capable of supporting the complex test, assembly, and packaging requirements in both conventional backend lines and highly automated autolines, that could be fully integrated into separate systems and equipment."

Rhett Ramos, IT Manager at Cypress said, "We look forward to a rapid transfer of knowledge so our internal IT staff can bring up new production lines and plants efficiently and independently."

"Technology Resources Group is delighted to be involved in the system deployment with Camstar and will leverage our extensive implementation experience to deliver full customer satisfaction," said Eng Tech Kong, Managing Director of Technology Resources Group.

"InSite's substantial configurability and interoperability will be fundamental for Cypress' ‘factory of the future'," said Morris St. Angelo, the Managing Director of Asia Operations for Camstar. "We are looking forward to a rapid and efficient rollout and a promising ongoing relationship with Cypress Semiconductor Corporation."

http://www.euroasiasemiconductor.com/news_full.php?id=7855

Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 01:13 AM

Filinvest Land is launching 14 new projects this year. These include the Sunrise Place and Westwood Mansions in Cavite; Auburn Place in Biñan, Laguna; The Glens in San Pedro, Laguna; Escala in Cebu; West Palms in Puerto Princesa; and the Arborage, the newest phase of Brentville International.

http://www.philippinebusinessnews.com/businessnews/?p=article&AID=66

Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 12:26 PM

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I N D A N G

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Hacienda Isabella is technically located off Tagaytay - in Indang, Cavite. It is actually nearer the so-called Tagaytay Highway, thus the reference as Hacienda Isabella Tagaytay.

Couples who want their wedding held in Tagaytay could only have three things in mind – cool and cozy weather, fun and adventure.

There are so many venues available in Tagaytay but Hacienda Isabella is uniquely its own kind. It was like being bounced back to the old hacienda living in the south and the only thing lacking are the acres of sugarcane plantation. The creator of this visually-enchanting place is no other than Kuh Ledesma, our country’s Pop Diva.

A native of Bacolod where the great haciendas of the past still exist to this day, Kuh created her own hacienda in the cool city of Tagaytay. I can’t describe the place even as a mixture of oriental and western. Maybe Spanish-Mediterranean but nahhh…. there’s something more to it than mere descriptions. I will define Hacienda Isabella as truly Filipino with nary a trace of today’s faux style of living. The way it was designed was not taken from any architectural digest and must have just come from the artist’s mind.

From the highway, coming from the “rotunda”, you turn right to this Maglabe Road, before you even reach the “radar”. You simply follow the signs leading to the place. This scenario reminded me of my youth when I would count coconut trees and remember the houses we pass through, even attempt to count them all, to reach our farm and pasture land in the South.

For first timers, this would seem like eternity. For adventurers, this is a magical and an exciting pursuit. No matter the seeming “distance”, the roads are so well-paved and it was enriching to the spirit passing through the bucolic scenery at its finest. It actually takes only a good fifteen minutes non-stop to reach the place from the highway.

The facade of Hacienda from the road was nothing grand, even inconspicuous. Upon entry, you pass through

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this short narrow pavement lined with Langka trees and then you are welcomed by planks of old hardwood in wonderful disarray, casually rested on the wall. In front of it is the unlacquered antique door and on its left side are
English-inspired box gardens that lead to the informal ‘tenants” entry into the hacienda. Since we are “Visitantes Especial”. Let’s enter using the main door.

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When you enter, there’s a short “pasillo” ( Spanish for “foyer” or “entrance hall” ) where there’s a long wooden lounge sofa (see midpix below). In the olden Spanish era, this is where ordinary folks are entertained by the “landlords”. So let’s just enter in since we are special guests, remember?

The picture below (left) is what you will see when you look to your left from the “pasillo” – a huge cushioned sofa where you would immediately want to sit on. You would also wish to rest your feet on the wooden table (actually a wooden pew) in front of it. Go ahead and just do so.

The picture on the right is what welcomes you on the right side from the foyer. It is actually the formal dining area with a fireplace. There is also a door there that leads to the “cucina”. Unlike the kitchen of the good old days though, Hacienda Isabella’s “cucina” has the amenities of a first-class restaurant.

You must be thinking that those are glass panels surrounding the main house. Those are actually nets of the finest kind. That’s what you call maximizing the air to breeze in and out such that there’s no need for any fans.

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Now when you look up, you are surprised with the refreshing view of the balcony and that strange but gorgeous-looking chandelier (I wonder where that came from!). Even the railing has a carabao plow on it and I find it quite original.

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The main house actually has two rooms at the ground level. One room is where Kuh’s assistant stays when there are events. The other one is a huge room with something like six beds and that’s where I and my Angel’s Wink Staff slept the day before and after the wedding event. On the second floor are four more rooms where the couple and their family stayed. It also has “sala” and a balcony up there. The rooms are uniquely designed by Kuh herself and they have indescribable Kuh “touch” on them. Too bad I have no photos but will shoot some when I visit again.

From the inside of the main villa, let’s go outside:

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Above photo (extreme left) shows how the veranda of the main villa looks like. This is where the action takes place for wedding receptions. It has cemented areas and greens so huge it can accommodate even a thousand guests. The smaller villa on the left side of the main villa (with the redbrick roof, above, second from left ) is almost done when we went there, plus another one much nearer the main house. It must be finished already by now. These were constructed to accommodate more guests to sleep in overnight.

Now let’s look to the right from the veranda facing the greens and a new view sets in altogether (see pics below). If you were to ask me, I would like smaller wedding receptions held here, or perhaps a Christian wedding ceremony can be celebrated there. It has a covered area that has a roofing which gives an inkling of Thai inspiration, although not quite. There’s a billiard table there which you can use hours on end. Amidst it is a small pond that is refreshing to look at. In front of it is a wall made of bricks and it woke up the Mexican blood in me.

At the back of the Thai-inspired covered area are two small villas, so cute I want to have something like that for myself in the near future. I think Kuh stays there when she visits prior to an event to personally oversee things. We enjoyed watching the Diva herself “heading” the entire hacienda staff. She didn’t want any creases on the table covers and had them ironed again. To think I didn’t notice it until she mentioned it so.Wow.

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Farther on is another covered area with white lounge seats to while the hours away beside two life-size paintings of genteel man and woman of the Spanish era. I guess what makes Hacienda Isabella so different from all the places I have been to could be the adornments you see all over the place (pictures below). The wooden sofas, the lamps, the fish figurine made of stone, everything! Each and every single thing I see seemed to have a very beautiful story to tell… I felt whimsical, magical. I couldn’t wait for them to share their stories to me.

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To end, my Hacienda Isabella experience is something which enriched me in a spiritual way. It is inexplicable but that’s exactly how I felt. It had a soothing effect on me, kind of giving me a calming, serene feeling deep inside, certainly far better than having a spa, heheheheehe. All I had to do is sit on one corner with my coffee and just let the good energy go deep inside me. I went home with it and I certainly felt revitalized and ready once again for the bustling life in the metropolis.

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Waldenstrom

April 28th, 2007, 01:02 PM

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M E N D E Z

Paradizoo offers a variety of educational, outdoor and group outing programs for nature, flower and animal lovers. With its cool, invigoring climate (same as Tagaytay's), the farm is an ideal venue for learning about the sources of man's food supply and how they are inter-related.

Paradizoo is situated in Mendez, Cavite a town located few minutes away from Tagaytay. We breed and take care of different farm animals and nurture various trees, vegetables and flowers since the town has the appropriate climate for growth and productivity.

Experience farm life in the most enjoyable way!

FLOWER GARDEN

Flower enthusiasts and gardeners can enjoy the spectacular display of different flowers that we lovingly nurture.

Doña Aurora, Doña Luz, Milflores, Bouganvillea, Scarlet Beauty, Red Creeper, Hibiscus, Yellow Lantana, Ti Plant, Salvia, Purple Crumble, Golden Duranta and Forget-me-nots which bloom all year round are just a few of the different varities we have.

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VEGETABLE FARM

Approximately 5,000m2 in area, organically grown assorted vegetables for sale and for distribution.

View the growing and care of vegetables for the agribusiness, "Agritech in Action, clean vegetable farming practices". Best technology from Taiwan, commercial production of selective vegetables using F1 hybrid varities, in soil and land cultivation, layout and bed formation, basal fertilization and mulching. Includes:

* SEEDLING TECHNIQUES - seedling nursery, pre-germination, nursery management.
* TRANSPLANTING - direct seeding operations.
* PLANT NUTRITION - sources of nutrients - soil, water, air and additives.
* CULTURAL MANAGEMENT - for vine crops, melons, trellising.
* IRRIGATION & WATER MANAGEMENT - plasticulture.
* TUNNEL TYPE GREENHOUSE SYSTEMS
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PERPETUAL PARK

Our animal companions may be our closest friends. They share our homes, our lives and our love. Their death represents a significant loss. It is reassuring to know that there is somebody who can handle the practical aspects of a pet's death, and about how best to commemorate his or her life.

PerPETual Park provides a comforting means of expressing a lasting tribute to your pet as "Everlasting Memories".

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FARM ANIMALS

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I think something's wrong in here. Camels in a cold place of Mendez? That's pretty odd. I also find wild boars roaming around scary. :lol:

bonixx

April 29th, 2007, 06:09 AM

^^wow the Lighter side of Cavite!trully inviting ,so Except to Tagaytay ,Mendez is in the tourist Map...or the whole Province as well aheheh,Galing nagbreed talaga ng Camel.

Waldenstrom

April 29th, 2007, 09:38 AM

^^ Yes bro, other towns in Cavite are placing themselves into the tourist map as well. This is good so as not to congest Tagaytay City.

Being near to Tagaytay ridge, these 2 places offers cool & relaxing climate. Hacienda Isabella is for those who wants peace & relaxation (Venue is also good for parties, conventions & receptions) while Paradizoo is for those urbanites who never got the experience of farm life. I hope to visit these places soon. :)

bonixx

April 30th, 2007, 06:12 PM

^^tol pwedeng mag Request?ahehehe mis ko na yung Lugar sa may Rosario,Cavite yung EPZA baka may pic ka jan ahehehe

Waldenstrom

April 30th, 2007, 08:23 PM

^^ Sorry bro wala akong pic nun, di ako napapadaan dun. :)

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No exigency yet to warrant Comelec control of Cavite

By MANDY FRANCISCO

TRECE MARTIRES CITY — There is no expediency yet or "fear of escalating violence" that warrants control of Cavite by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) despite reports that tension has been rising in some areas in the province.

This was the assessment made by Provincial Election Supervisor Juanito Ravanzo Jr., who expressed confidence that the May 14 elections in Cavite will be fairly peaceful and orderly.

He said that except in some areas where the situation is volatile, he does not anticipate any outbreak of violence that might compel the Comelec to place the entire province under its control.

"For now, the situation in Cavite, as we assessed it, is something that does not warrant placing the entire province under Comelec control.

"There might be some areas in Cavite that could cause for concern, but these could not affect the peaceful conduct of elections" Ravanzo said.

He identified the areas in the province that the Comelec has considered as "areas of concern" in the wake of intense bickering among warring candidates. These are the towns of Bacoor, Imus, Rosario, Amadeo, Tanza, and Tagaytay City.

Ravanzo said that as a standard operating procedure, his office deploys additional policemen in these areas to prevent any violence that might erupt diring the electoral process.

However, he clarified that the police forces are under the strict supervision of the Comelec and would only act or respond to any call if their assistance is asked by the poll officials.

As an added measure, Ravanzo said, his office will strictly enfore the gun ban and see to it that only persons who have permit from the Comelec are allowed to carry guns at specific places.

http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2007050193001.html

Waldenstrom

April 30th, 2007, 10:26 PM

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Time was when rumors of a secret garden tucked in the gentle rolling hills of Tagaytay inevitably sneaked into conversations of Manila’s inner circle on what is new and exotic. Stories were told in awe and delight about a flower garden planted in “organized chaos” yet soothingly pleasing to the eye, as if choreographed with artistic perfection. And then there is the simple yet incredibly filling country cuisine with fresh and organically grown ingredients from the garden, served in fine tableware that complements the idyllic setting. Then there is Sonya herself with her memories of growing up in her grandmother’s country garden in the Philippines, her life as an expat in Europe and the US, and her dreams of carving out a place in the country where she can live her philosophy on “the art of doing nothing”.

This was supposed to be Sonya’s private paradise, open only to family and friends and eventually, friends of friends. But after much prodding from all who have enjoyed the “Sonya Experience” to share with more people what otherwise would have been her retirement lifestyle, she finally but reluctantly relented. In February of 1998, she opened the doors of her secret garden to the public in time for Valentine’s Day. From then on Sonya’s has been host to a bevy of visitors; the tourist from a far off land who looks beyond the beaten path; the balikbayan looking for a familiar sketch of a memory of home; burned-out city-dwellers seeking respite from the din of the city; and practically anybody who is looking for something different yet strangely familiar. Of course, as a wonderful haven of romance, love blooms in Sonya’s garden like flowers of an eternal spring. Many romantics have found it to be a popular spot to disarm, to court and to propose. Some have even returned to say, “I do.” And with that, Sonya’s Secret Garden earned the reputation of being the worst kept secret in Manila.

Perhaps Sonya’s most generous gift yet is the opportunity for her guests to stay awhile in her “private” world thru her Bed and Breakfast facility were one can retreat to a charming cottage of their own. Families or friends who wish to bond, couples on their nth honeymoon or just the tired soul longing for solitude and a bit of pampering - all have found their way to Sonya’s B&B.

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Lucentino

May 2nd, 2007, 01:13 PM

^^ Nice pics!!! Mukhang delikado sa motorista yung Piela Bridge. Sana matapos na yan o ayusin pa.

yes brother medyo delikado ang kurbada dito hindi maayos ang alignment at madilim sa gabi... pag 1st timer dadaan dun dapat magmenor sya talaga... i wonder how competent are the engineers who made this... parang basta nalang ginawa... pati ang expansions ng governor's drive wala ng banking curves ang mga kurbada...:ohno:

Lucentino

May 2nd, 2007, 01:14 PM

nice posts and pics @x_md... it only shows that Tagaytay is not the only beautiful place here in Cavite...

bonixx

May 2nd, 2007, 01:27 PM

Humahanga na talaga ako sa Cavite daming nature's friendly na Parks...atleast balance pa rin...

Waldenstrom

May 2nd, 2007, 03:07 PM

Intel staying put, keeping manufacturing facilities here

By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT

Intel Technology Philippines Inc., subsidiary of giant chipmaker Intel Corporation of the US, has categorically denied that it was pulling out its $ 1.5-billion test and assembly facility in Gen. Trias, Cavite putting an end to a lingering speculation that the establishment of a similar facility in Vietnam is in preparation for its eventual pullout.

Michael Wentling, Managing Director of Intel Technology Philippines, said "there is no problem that is intrinsic to the Philippines" that would push the company to relocate to other country.

"There is no truth that we are leaving. We have no plans of leaving," Wentling said noting that the nasty talk has not gone to the official level saying no government official has discussed it with them officially although he admitted that there are people who asked him about the rumor.

Wentling defended Intel’s Philippine operations for its good performance over the year.

Wentling cited the latest ranking of the Semiconductor Electronics Institute of the Philippines, Intel is now the country’s single biggest exporter.

"One good thing about the Philippines is there is nothing really bad about the Philippines because the cost structure, burden rate (salaries) are not a problem. We have very talented people and we have been here for 33 years and built a lot in knowledge and skills of the people," Wentling said.

The only downside of the Philippines, he said, is the high cost of power. The country’s power rate at 13 cents per kilowatt-hour is only second to Japan.

According to Wentling, Intel spends less than a dollar per package ands that makes it operations expensive. "Had it not for the high cost of power, everything is in our power. We have a very good environment here," Wentling said.

The company though has been implementing cost cutting measures in other parts of their operations tomake them more efficient and make up for the high cost of power. So far, these measures are working for the company.

Wentling said the lingering rumor of its impending pullout could have originated from the fact the company is building a huge facility in Vietnam giving people reason to speculate.

Intel is not also expanding physically here but Wentling said it is continually building and maximizing its capacity to produce more volume.

"We are working on our efficiency. Through higher efficiency we attain higher values. We have also built a wealth of knowledge and skills," Wentling added, noting that Intel has been here for the past 33 years and invested $ 1.5 billion employing 5,000 very talented individuals working on a 24/7.

Intel has also assembly and test facilities in China, Malaysia, Costa Rica and soon Vietnam but Wentling said there is no confusing that the Philippines is a very important site.

Malaysia is big because it is also doing manufacturing while China is a very large operation and Intel is building huge plant in Vietnam.

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:banana: Great news!!!

Waldenstrom

May 2nd, 2007, 03:33 PM

Firm sees good business in ‘pocket malls’

One Asia Development Corp., a niche player in the booming real estate sector, expects to cash in on "pocket malls" this year.

Victor H. Manarang, president and chief executive officer of One Asia, said the development of commercial strips or "pocket malls" as well as strategically located residential housing projects will fuel the company’s sales growth in 2007.

One Asia sees its net sales rising to P1.1 billion this year, up by P400 million or 57 percent from P700 million registered in 2006.

Pocket malls, according to Manarang, are commercial properties located right across residences that are developed for commercial enterprises such as food establishments, convenience stores, drugstores, and other retail and service outlets patronized by a nearby community.

Manarang said pocket malls will comprise about 30 percent of One Asia’s net sales target of P1.1 billion this year. The company is developing eight pocket malls, of which seven are located in the industrial province of Cavite and one in the equally progressive Laguna province.

In particular, the company is investing about P70 million for a 1.2 hectare commercial development appropriately named Promenade South along the booming Molino-Paliparan Road in Dasmariñas, Cavite.

Located beside One Asia’s upcoming affordable housing project The Promenade Residences, Promenade South offers a total of 56 lots at affordable prices, with sizes ranging from 71 square meters to 300 square meters.

Prices start from P9,000 to P12,500 per square meter. The property features a 700-square meter landscaped roundabout, which could also serve as a future venue for activities such as concerts, parties and other gatherings.

Promenade South will also serve as one of the gateways to a 1,000 hectare soon-to-rise self-sustaining community.

Manarang said another pocket mall in development is Piazza Bellissima, a 3,000-square meter commercial property located along the busy Aguinaldo Highway, Imus, Cavite and in front of Casa Bellissima, a well-planned residential community for mid-income dwellers that will soon be developed.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/03/26/BSNS2007032690504.html

Waldenstrom

May 2nd, 2007, 03:35 PM

HPI to launch 3 new projects

Highlands Prime, Inc. (HPI), the publicly-listed high-end property development company of the SM Group, will launch its three latest projects, costing a total of P700 million, inside the exclusive Tagaytay Highlands this year. In the heels of the success of the initial phase of The Woodridge Park and The Horizon at the Midlands which are selling briskly, HPI is on the upswing with the three new projects.

"The Hillside" at Tagaytay Highlands is the first subdivision lot development of HPI in the Highlands. The site has a commanding view of the Laguna and Cavite areas and just adjacent to Tagaytay Highlands’ sports and country club facilities. The Hillside stands on rolling terrain. Lot cuts range from 400 to 600 square meters. There are 179 available lots. Site development is targetted for the second quarter of 2007. The Hillside strikes a balance between building a well-planned residential community of mountain cabins and preserving the land’s natural contours.

The second upcoming development project resulting from a rising demand for more log cabins if "The Ridgewood" at Highlands. Adjacent to the Woodridge, The Woodridge Park and the Woodlands communities at Tagaytay Highlands, the Ridgewood is set on a 12-hectare property that will consist of 70 single-detached log cabins and 52 units on low-rise log cabin condominiums. The Ridgewood at Highlands aims to give homeowners that country getaway feel.

The third and last development of HPI for the year 2007 is "El Pueblo" at the Tagaytay Midlands, just a few meters from the Tagaytay Midlands Golf Clubhouse.

El Pueblo will be a well-designed residential subdivision set on a 22-hectare property located at the foot of the Tagaytay Highlands ridge. Its homes shall have a unique mix of Mexican and Spanish designs. El Pueblo, while it is in close proximity to the world class amenities and recreational facilities of Tagaytay Midlands and Highlands, will contain its own center plaza.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/04/26/BSNS2007042692672.html

Waldenstrom

May 2nd, 2007, 03:45 PM

Parkplace Strip: New stopover along Aguinaldo Highway

A niche player in real estate development is transforming a stretch along the busy Emilio Aguinaldo Highway in Imus, Cavite into a commercial strip where a complete set of food, retail and business establishments will soon rise.

Touted as the "new place to be" along Emilio Aguinaldo Highway, the well-designed Parkplace Strip will serve people residing in nearby subdivisions and those passing the busy thoroughfare on their way to Manila or Tagaytay.

Emilio Aguinaldo Highway is the major road linking the southern part of Metro Manila to the industrial towns of Cavite like Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas, and Silang and the highlands of Tagaytay City.

Evelyn C. Solis, vice president for sales & marketing of One Asia Development Corp., the developer of the project, described the company’s latest commercial development as its response not only to the needs of the transient market but also to the residential homeowners as well.

Parkplace Strip is beside the Parkplace Village and is also in close proximity to the Grand Parkplace Village, two residential developments that are home to mostly middle-class families.

"Parkplace Strip is an excellent stopover for motorists and commuters seeking a place to dine in, rest or shop for items, before or after going to their destinations in Metro Manila or Cavite," Solis said.

She said that this early, several businessmen have already expressed their intention to put up their stores and shops at the new commercial development.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2006/08/12/SPACE2006081271542.html

Waldenstrom

May 2nd, 2007, 03:50 PM

Something new in Tanza

TANZA in Cavite is well known for its panoramic seascapes and sunsets. A new addition to its resplendent beauty is the Mount Sea Grand Resort.

This new travel destination stands on two hectares of prime coastline property. The hotel building, overwhelming in structure yet warmly inviting in its bright earthly color, consists of 124 guestrooms.

The interiors are minimalist in design, typical of the millennium look with guestrooms in resplendent Zen. The linens are cloudwhite, the duvets are ultracomfortable.

At Yang-tze, the cuisine is Asian fusion, celebrating the popular dishes of the Orient with a nouveau touch. Exquisite dishes have been created by master chefs to please the palate of the globe-trotting adventurer.

Meanwhile an outdoor dining place called Grand Grill serves Italian pasta and Pinoy barbecue as house specialties.

Mount Sea Grand is one of few resorts in the country that uses a self–chlorinating process. This unique process transforms salt water into the pool water which Mount Sea guests can luxuriate in. The technology helps eliminate harmful chemicals that can do damage to the skin; and at the same time provide natural, detoxifying cleansers. This makes the safari-themed pool, complemented by animal decor and adventure slides, another reason to stay at Mount Sea Grand.

Other services and features include a business center, recreation area, ballrooms, function rooms, souvenir shop, and seahuts with inihaw set-up.

Mount Sea Grand Resort is one of the two properties of Mount Sea Resorts. The other is Mount Sea Fiesta Resort, a Pinoystyle traveler’s inn located at Bagbag, Rosario also in Cavite.

http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/03/12/TOUR2007031289223.html

salamangkero

May 2nd, 2007, 04:34 PM

RhapsodyBrat

May 2nd, 2007, 07:49 PM

DISTRICT I

CAVITE CITY: International Transport Hub of the Future

There are 2,347 duly licensed industries and/or establishments in the City based on 1998 data. Business establishments are mostly engaged in trading, sari-sari/general merchandise, real estate leasing and services. Two large-scale manufacturers of rattan and wooden furniture for export and for the local market are fond in the city. There are two private shipyards in the area in addition to the Philippine naval Base and Sangley Point, which are engaged in shipbuilding, repair, maintenance and other kinds of industrial specialization. Other industries include construction supplies and garments manufacturing and a number of cottage industries such as embroidery and other handicrafts. Fishing is one of the primary sources of livelihood as the city is almost completely surrounded by water. Eleven hotels, seventeen restaurants and several night clubs and disco houses likewise contribute to the development of the city.

The city government’s development program includes the restoration of significant tourist attractions and the preservation of historical sites projecting the nation’s struggle for democracy and independence. Priority projects cover the rehabilitation of damaged streets, concreting of roads and the repair of seawalls and breakwaters. Apart from these, the city’s development goals include the generation of employment opportunities, rapid economic growth, better housing facilities, as a center for better education, trade, commerce and tourism. Proposed major projects include the reclamation and site development of a Light Industrial Park in the northwest, Industrial Port Terminal and the National Shipyard in the southeast necessary to meet the land space requirements of commercial, industrial and housing projects of the City along with the construction of the Cavite City-Binakayan Viaduct in the south and the Ciudad Nuevo in the southwest. The entry of private capital for basic and modern services is encouraged to support Cavite City’s growing population. An integrated port development study is being drawn to set up an International Container Port in the northeast

apparently, Jessie Castillo, who's running for congressman for the 1st district (ugh!), is supporting the idea of the container port. i hope someone has told him that back in '88 yata or '92, Resty Enriquez pushed for this idea when he ran for mayor ng CC and he lost because people did not like it.

ang natutunan ko ngayon about this is, it may be a good idea since it can complement the operations of the Harbor Centre in North Harbor, Manila [at present our most modern container port] and that malaki kikitain dito dahil per hour ang bayad ng mga barko tuwing magda-dock sila. but among the risks they face is that una, mababaw lang ang Cañacao Bay, particularly from Covelandia to CC. so malamang, madaming barko ang pwedeng sumadsad, lalo na't ang lalaki pa man din ng mga barkong ito.

second is that the strong winds coming in from a certain direction can also pose a danger on the ships. maari silang tumaob o lumubog.

third, malaki rin ang maapektuhan kung maunang matapos yung viaduct roads (the ones from Coastal Road going to Kawit/Noveleta). if they are constructed, liliit ang waterways at mapektuhan din ultimately yung dagat.

at ang pinakamalaking problema sa lahat: saan sila kukuha ng pera. ha ha!:lol:

Waldenstrom

May 2nd, 2007, 09:33 PM

^^ From what I know, this project will push through, but not too soon, since Pres. Arroyo already promised this to former Sen. Revilla (as a birthday gift). Things could change though but I'm still hopeful. There are solutions to all those problems you've mentioned, let's leave it to the experts. :) If ever this international container project for Cavite City wouldn't push through, there is still the town of Naic that is being eyed as an alternative. This will definitely revive the economic activity not only in Cavite City but in other towns in District I as well. Also, this will be very vital in the economy of the Metro CALA(Cavite-Laguna) subregion. The proposed Metro CALA East-West Highway, an "A" priority, will transport raw materials from the container port to the industrial estates at the subregion without having to pass through Metro Manila. It will be a very big help. :)

In terms of financial problems for this project, the national government may get the assistance from the World Bank/IMF. I don't see any problems for now because there's no need for an immediate construction of this port. Remember, this will just be used to decongest the Manila International Container Port in the future. As for now, I believe, the one in Batangas is being developed & used by Region 4.

What is stand of other officials of District I(esp. Cong. Abaya)/Cavite City & most of the Caviteños as well regarding this project? I believe Governor Maliksi is also pushing for this. Oh please, I would say NO to JBC. Baka ipangalan nya sa terminal: JBC: Junk-Basura-Container Terminal. ewww. :lol: :jk:

Lucentino

May 3rd, 2007, 10:04 AM

^^ I have a gut feeling that this CALA road won't be implemented during the Arroyo administration (or the next)... call me pessimistic, but the cost of this project shoots up by the day... Hoy! Bilisan nyo naman! :lol:

Intel staying put, keeping manufacturing facilities here

Good News!... buhay pa rin ang Manggahan :lol:

Parkplace Strip: New stopover along Aguinaldo Highway

Title of this article should be: Another traffic obstruction along Aguinaldo hwy???

Waldenstrom

May 3rd, 2007, 12:48 PM

^^ Yes bro, that's the reality. The Philippine Government already considered it as an "A" priority but we'll have to wait for 10-15 years before this project commences according to authorities. It may start construction after CALA-NS, Daang Hari Extension & CALABARZON Expressway. If ever this won't push through, they've already proposed alternative road projects. Constructing 2 long highways across Cavite isn't really feasible for now. And needless to say, very expensive. Also, there isn't much traffic demand from East-West for now. What should they be doing now is at least settle the right of way issues as mostly of the areas that will affected are private-owned properties especially subdivisions.

With regards to Parkplace Strip, I agree, another traffic obstruction along Aguinaldo Highway. :( Though Cavite officials already know this will worsen the traffic condition, they couldn't do anything but to give in to this new developments.

mygz14

May 4th, 2007, 05:27 PM

Leaders of the Foreign Chambers of the Philippines have urged President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to give equally high priority to the LRT Line 1 South Extension Project to Bacoor, Cavite.

In a letter to President Arroyo, the group said they encourage the addition of the said extension project to the top priority category among a list of priority infrastructure projects for the country, noting that no major Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) project has been financed and completed since the NCLEX project.

“When light rail moves large numbers of people efficiently and cleanly, it reduces congestion, pollution and business costs, and increases the competitiveness of the National Capital Region (NCR) and the country,” the group told President Arroyo.

Earlier, the Joint Foreign Chambers of the Philippines (JFC) expressed their support on the position of the National Competitiveness Council and its Private Sector Infrastructure Team headed by Meneleo Carlos Jr. in endorsing the list of priority infrastructure projects.

In a letter to Pres. Arroyo, the Team identified the top 9 infrastructure projects from a list of 20 high-impact projects, which will significantly improve the country’s competitiveness when completed.

The LRTA’s North Extension Project, which will link its Yellow Line with Metrostar Express’ Blue Line, is among those identified in the top 9.

The JFC however wanted the South Extension project’s inclusion in the list, explaining that the said project, as well as the MRT 7 and North Extension Projects, will make the NCR light rail system the second largest in ASEAN after Bankok’s 90-km rail rapid transit system.

Meanwhile, LRTA Administrator Melquiades Robles expressed his gratitude over the JFC’s endorsement.

“We are very much thankful to the JFC for recognizing the high value of this project, which is aimed at extending the benefits of a safe, reliable cost-effective and efficient transportation to the people of Bacoor, Cavite,” Robles said.

The extension project will comprise a southern extension of the existing 15.20 km. Line 1 from the existing tail tracks south of Baclaran Station to Bacoor. It will have a total length of approximately 11.7 km, of which approximately 10.5 km will be elevated and 1.2 km will be at grade.

The said project will include 8 new passenger stations, with provision for 2 additional future stations.

The LRTA is currently awaiting the approval for its request for Forward Obligational Authority (FOA) from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) for the said project in order to launch the bidding for the public funding component, covering the requirements for civil works, site acquisition and related relocation works and other local counterpart costs.

Construction is set to begin by the middle of 2008 and will continue for 3 years more. The Phase I (Baclaran to Dr. Santos Station) of the project will be completed and will start its revenue service by the year 2010, while Phase II (Dr. Santos to Niyog, Bacoor) will be completed by 2012.

RhapsodyBrat

May 5th, 2007, 12:57 PM

^^ From what I know, this project will push through, but not too soon, since Pres. Arroyo already promised this to former Sen. Revilla (as a birthday gift).

it was the other way around--Revilla was the one who promised it to GMA.

What is stand of other officials of District I(esp. Cong. Abaya)/Cavite City & most of the Caviteños as well regarding this project? I believe Governor Maliksi is also pushing for this.

i don't know what Abaya's stand is, but Jessie Castillo told the teachers in Sangley Elementary School (SES) na itutuloy nya yang container port na yan. ang hindi lang niya alam, he told those things to the wrong crowd. :ohno: ha ha :lol: if you ask the people in Sangley, sobrang ayaw talaga nila sa container port na iyan. think of how many families and children will be displaced, and the loss it will bring to national security (masyadong maliit ang Fort San Felipe to bear the brunt). lalo na sa SES, most teachers do not want to leave Sangley dahil medyo iba ang sitwasyon ng SES from the other public schools. mula sundalo/opisyal at mga residente, ayaw talaga nila.

Oh please, I would say NO to JBC. Baka ipangalan nya sa terminal: JBC: Junk-Basura-Container Terminal. ewww. :lol: :jk:

uy, bagay! :jk: pasok na naman yung initials niya. :lol: at tsaka, 'skyusmi, ang binabayaran ng buwis ko yung proyekto, hindi yung pagkakataong makapaglagay siya ng mukha niya sa mga posters!

Waldenstrom

May 5th, 2007, 09:51 PM

^^ Thanks for info! :)

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Newly installed mayor withdraws from race

Mayor Oscar Jaro has withdrawn his candidacy for mayor of the municipality of Imus Monday morning, surprising his rivals.

He was reinstalled and sworn in as mayor of Imus, Cavite, on April 25. He will remain mayor until June 30, 2007, as the law provides.

At the flag ceremony Monday, Jaro was joined by his own supporters and those of his erstwhile opponent, Vice-Mayor Manny Maliksi, son of Cavite’s Gov. Ireneo Maliksi.

In his speech, he told his supporters, “Kayo na bahala [It’s up to you],” referring to his earlier statement that he is supporting the candidacy of Vice-Mayor Maliksi.

“I am so tired and I don’t have much time to conduct a proper campaign for re*election,” he said to explain why he was withdrawing from the race.

Many of his supporters did not like to see Jaro withdraw because all the surveys conducted here in Imus have shown that he would win against Maliksi and the other mayoralty candidate, former mayor Homer Saquilayan.

In response to Jaro’s withdrawal and statement of support for him, Maliksi said, “Mabubuo na ang bayan ng Imus! [Imus will now be united!].”

The Supreme Court en banc had affirmed the decision of Branch 20 of the Imus Regional Trial Court declaring Oscar Jaro as the duly elected mayor.

Jaro had run as an administration candidate of the Lakas-Kampi coalition in Cavite and was shown to be defeated by Saquilayan (Partido Magdaló-NP) in the 2004 May election by 1,000 votes. Jaro filed an election protest with the Imus RTC, which decided in his favor only three years later, on February 28, 2007, the court declaring its findings that Jaro obtained 35,664 votes while Saquilayan had only 35,115.

The following day, on March 21, 2007, the RTC issued a writ of execution allowing Jaro to take his oath of office.

After Jaro was installed as mayor early this month, relieved Saquilayan, together with Cavite Vice-Governor Jonvic Remulla and hundreds of their supporters, protested the decision of the Supreme Court outside the municipal building of Imus.

Remulla said, “Gov. Ayong Maliksi failed to bring down my brothers, Reps. Crispin Remulla and Gilbert Remulla. Now they are bringing down Mayor Homer Saquilayan. Instead we will bring down Governor Maliksi!”

The Cavite PNP chief, Col. Fidel Posadas, and his policemen secured the area to avoid a violent clash between the supporters of Jaro and Saquilayan.

There were efforts to prevent Jaro from taking office but he finally did when Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., together with Posadas with officials, sent to Cavite by the Department of the Interior and Local Government and several big leaders of Lakas and Kampi.

Jaro was then sworn in mayor of Imus.

In an interview with The Manila Times, Jaro had said he was happy with and thankful for the Supreme Court. He said Senator Revilla wants him to go on with the fight for reelection but he decided to withdraw and support Vice-Mayor Maliksi.
- Rogelio Limpin

http://www.globalpinoy.com/news/news_inside.php?newsnum=6797
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Unti unti nang naaayos ang pulitika sa Cavite. :)

Waldenstrom

May 5th, 2007, 10:09 PM

World Bank vows support for infrastructure thrust

By Michelle Remo
Inquirer
Last updated 03:08am (Mla time) 05/04/2007

MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines has received a commitment from the World Bank to provide loans or guarantees for private-sector companies that will invest in priority infrastructure projects as identified by the government, Finance Secretary Margarito Teves said Thursday.

The World Bank, at its joint meeting with the International Monetary Fund in Washington last month, “broached the idea of having a mechanism by which it can help attract investments,” Teves told reporters. “With a guarantee, investors will be assured of a stream of income.”

He said the World Bank would provide loans through International Finance Corp. (IFC) or guarantees on investments in infrastructure projects.

Teves said the government had 10 priority infrastructure projects that together would cost P83 billion.

The biggest of these projects is a P35.5-billion southern extension of Metro Manila’s overhead Light Rail Transit to the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas, and the adjoining towns of Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas in the province of Cavite.

The second biggest is a P19.4-billion extension of the North Luzon Expressway, which will include construction of an 84.5-kilometer road, 12 interchanges and toll collection facilities, and two bridges crossing the Agno and Bued rivers.

The other projects are emergency power restoration in the Bicol region, the Palawan South Road, the Panguil Bay Bridge, the Biñan-Sucat 230-kilovolt transmission line, the northern extension of the Light Rail Transit, linkage of the Northrail and Southrail, rehabilitation of the Quirino Highway in Manila, and the Agno River Integrated Irrigation project.

Teves described the projects as “ready-to-go” with right-of-way issues resolved and the required endorsement of the government’s Investment Coordination Committee obtained.

He said the projects were part of the government’s medium-term development plan, under which the government is legally allowed to subsidize investors.

But he said the government, which is trying to reduce its budget deficit, preferred to have loans and guarantees from multilateral agencies like the World Bank to investors than to give subsidies on its own.

http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view_article.php?article_id=63994

Lucentino

May 7th, 2007, 06:27 AM

^^ Not in our lifetime :ohno: --- pessimistic? its more of an optimistic view kasi mahirap umasa sa sinasabi nila hehe!... salamat nalang kung matuloy nga yan under PGMA's watch...

Right Of Way raw resolved na? I doubt!... natatakot nga ang investors sa babayaran sa ROW pa lang what more un mismong construction cost... CALA hi-way might suffer the same fate --- all talk no results...

Matindi ang traffic nun friday sa Pala-Pala dahil may tumaob raw na truck sa likod ng SM going to GMA (sa Charbel)... kelangan na talaga kumpletohin ang expansion ng governor's drive! Tinatawagan si Cong. Gilbert... Oist hindi ito kampanya ha... hehehe!

Maganda at malapad na pala ang 80% ng Salitran going to Paliparan/Daang Hari... sayang di ako nakakuha ng pics!... Tinatawagan si kapatid na x_md... Oi tatakbo ka ba brother? hehehe!... OT pyesta na ng Lucban next week!

Waldenstrom

May 7th, 2007, 01:52 PM

^^ Accident-prone talaga yung palikong road sa Batuhan near Charbel South. Kelangan na talaga ng expansion pero napakatagal na panahon pa malamang yan bago simulan. Bro, wala ako balak tumakbo sa Cavite. Mahirap dun puro proposal lang nangyayari! hehehehe! :lol: Hindi rin ako makakapunta ng Lucban, duty ako nun. Enjoy na lang kayo dun!!! :D

Waldenstrom

May 7th, 2007, 10:06 PM

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Stunning Cavite!!! Happy Summer everyone!!! =)

Sinjin P.

May 8th, 2007, 05:57 AM

$ 50-M 'Home for the Aged' village to rise in Cavite town (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2007050893497.html)

GENERAL TRIAS, Cavite — A memorandum of agreement for a joint venture to establish a modern "Home for the Aged" nature village in this progressive town was signed last week.

The $ 50-million agreement was signed by and between Seoul-based businessmen Kim Wang Ok, chairman of Dae Sung Construction Co.; and the management of Green Leaves Estates, a 50-hectare property of a local company headed Ed Dolores, the firm’s chairman and chief executive officer.

The property is located in this town.

The joint venture involves a "build, operate and sell" project that calls for the construction and development of "an assisted-living villag"e where retirees would be encouraged to remain active and productive even in their taillight years, Dolores said.

The project, called "Green Sunrise Retirement Village," features a professionally assisted individual gardening plot of vegetables and flowers to be jointly taken care of by Green Sunrise workers and the retirees themselves.

The retirement village also features a social hall where weekend bingo with ballroom dancing, 10 golf putting greens, a modern medical clinic, convenience store, and an elderly person-friendly internet cafe. The amenities also include a special gym with spa and heated swimming pool.

The venture is being touted by its proponents as the most "Elderly Person Friendly" retirement haven designed for retiring Korean nationals.

The village will be secured by guards who will undergo pro-Korean oreintation, familiarity with Korean culture and tradition as well as knowledge in spoken Korean.

The marketing contract was awarded to the Marketing Division of the Carbonell group based in Ayala Center, Makati City.

Waldenstrom

May 8th, 2007, 08:20 AM

^^ Great news!!! There is also existing huge Korean community in Dasma.

Waldenstrom

May 8th, 2007, 08:33 AM

Cavite town bares plan to set world record in coffee toast in 2008 festival (http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2007/03/01/PROV2007030188364.html)

By MANDY FRANCISCO

AMADEO, Cavite — This coffee-producing town is planning to set a world record next year.

This was announced by Amadeo Mayor Albert O.J. Ambagan during the celebration of the 6th annual Pahimis Festival here last Monday.

Cavite Gov. Ayong S. Maliksi and Mayor Ambagan led the ceremonial coffee toast to usher in the day-long thanks-giving festivity for good coffee harvcst.

Provincial and municipal officials, together with thousands of revelers, joined the coffee toast.

Ambagan said this year’s coffee toast was significant in that it kicked off the year-long preparation for the attempt to set a world record next year and fundraising campaign for the benefit of the coffee farmers.

"We are negotiating with executives of the Guinness Book of World Record in a bid to have us the first to make a simultaneous coffee toast. Hopefully, this could help us promote the coffee industry not only in Cavite but also in the whole country," Ambagan said.

Apart from street dancing during which all the participants wore coffee-inspired garbs, coffee-motiff fashion show and product exhibit that brings out the best of Amadeo crops, the program was highlighted by history-based dances depicting the evolution of coffee farming in Cavite. The dancers were grade and highschool students.

Maliksi had urged the coffee farmers to strive harder in the face of the growing demand for coffee domestically and internationally.

He lamented the fact that despite the continuing increase in coffee consumption worldwide, local farmers could not cope with the big demand.

"I’m appealing to our farmers to be more aggressive in planting and nurturing coffee trees so we could fill the huge demand for coffee. Let me assure you that I am with you all the way as we aim to produce more coffee because I believe that coffee has the potential to earn dollars for the country," Maliksi said.

In 2002, the governor issued an executive order creating the Cavite Coffee Devlopment Board (CCDB) which is tasked to assist farmers through training as well as technical and financial assistance.

The board was also tasked to conduct extensive research on coffee varieties that are suited for tropical farming.

As a parallel move, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, in that same year, created the National Coffee Board (NCB) to develop the coffee industry.

At the press conference, government officials and stakeholders had noted the sorry state of the coffee industry, saying that the situation is turning from bad to worse.

NCB Chairman Nikki Mati had observed the immense discrepancy between production and consumption of coffee.

He said that the country is producing a measly 30,000 metric tons a year as compared to the domestic consumption of 65,000 metric tons.

Lucentino

May 8th, 2007, 10:52 AM

I passed by Paliparan road from SM Molino to Governor's drive... there are still some unfinished portions particularly south of Mabuhay City... I can't believe it since the last time I passed through this area 2 years ago, it was already in that state... Not sure if this road is classified as provincial or national road... Oh man talk about progress...:ohno:

RhapsodyBrat

May 8th, 2007, 10:59 AM

^^ Great news!!! There is also existing huge Korean community in Dasma.

i agree! it would be nice too, if they built one Silang. i think the climate's perfect there. pwede din mag-farming, organic pa!

Waldenstrom

May 8th, 2007, 01:18 PM

^^ Yup! I also think Silang is a better location for these retirement villages. I find Koreans really nice & friendly people (mabisyo nga lang!) hehe :D. Very similar din sa Filipinos yung culture & way of living nila kaya madali sila maka-adapt. Mahilig sa parties, inuman at videoke. Nakakatuwa mahilig din silang mag share ng foods, I remember dati lagi kami binibigyan ng barbeque at kimchi ng Korean neighbors namin almost everyday! Dami rin sa kanila magaling na mag-Tagalog. Mas magaling pa sila mag Tagalog kaysa mag-English. hehehe. :D

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Anyway, I just want to share with you that we also have a British retirement village in Indang....

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In the heart of the vibrant historic province of Cavite, a unique village is fast taking shape.

Indang Village is a unique housing development aimed at meeting the dreams and needs of British Filipinos and British Expatriates who have become accustomed to the comforts of British style living but are looking forward to owning a house in the Philippines. You have a choice of British-inspired house designs from which you can select the model best suited to your lifestyle needs.

Indang Village invites you to celebrate the vibrant history of the unspoiled part of Cavite. Life here is certainly good and beautiful!

AN ENDURING VISION

Indang Village vision is of a residential community that offers a British village-like environment as its main attraction.

Tone was established early with the House designs and layout prepared by Architect Jerry Jaro of Imus, Cavite. A highly regarded Contractor with reputation for building house to a very high standard.

You will find numerous choices of houses ranging from three to six bedrooms. Tastefully furnished in elegant British country home equipped for modern lifestyle. Each house reflects the importance of beautiful surroundings, comfort and privacy.

LOCATION

Indang Village is situated in Calumpang Lejos, Indang, Province of CAVITE. Coming from Tagaytay City through the Town of Mendez is only minutes away. From Manila, however, the estimated travel time is about 1-1/2 hours from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA).

Getting to Indang Village is easy by using a combination of public transport. (Air- conditioned buses and/or FX taxis) central station are found parked near McDonald’s in Harrison Plaza, Manila or along the Baclaran Coastal Road. These public transports usually take the Coastal Road route passing through the towns of Bacoor, Kawit, Rosario, Tanza and Naic. Others buses and taxis are bound for the towns of Bacoor, Imus, Dasmariñas and Trece Martirez. All these transportations run between 5:00 AM-10:00 PM.

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INDANG RETIREMENT VILLAGE

Retirement in the past meant the end of the line, but not any more. Retirement now for many is a time for new experiences and even a time to realise some of our life-long dreams. Unfortunately for others of the present generation of retirees their hope to enjoy the fruits of a life-time of hard work has been reduced by the spiralling cost of living, which has devalued their assets, both their savings and their homes. This is made worse for those who have become dependent through ill health or disability, and so understandably retirement means a reduced quality of life.

But retirement need not be like this for anyone, whatever their financial circumstances. Even for those who have very limited personal savings it is possible to enjoy a rich and comfortable retirement in Indang Retirement Village in the Philippines. I can imagine how this suggestion might surprise some readers, or even shock them, because the idea of moving to a completely different country at the time of retirement might seem very risky, or even crazy. I thought the same way at one time, but when I discovered that there are already many retired British individuals and couples, from ordinary backgrounds enjoying year-round sunshine and a comfortable life style, with good food and pleasant company, both British and local, then I changed my mind. And I am sure that you will too, and will also reconsider your options when you find out more about Indang Retirement Village.

For most of us the thought of moving to a far away place is frightening, especially another country because we prefer familiar surroundings even if it has little to offer. We think that new surroundings will be too much of a challenge and that if we have a problem about something, we won't be able to sort it out. It is partly for this reason that Indang Retirement Village is designed along similar lines to an ordinary British village, with British style houses, and roads with familiar London street names, red letter boxes and even London parking meters, but with the added benefit of luxurious gardens, a London style Lido, a swimming pool, tennis courts and many other benefits. In fact, in many ways for the new residents of Indang Retirement Village, it is more like home from home, but without the British winter!

So how can you go there ? There are several ways, firstly if you own even a small house in the UK its sale would provide you with sufficient money to buy a brand new house in the village sufficient for two people, and a nest-egg to provide you with a reserve of cash should you encounter any emergency The house and lot will cost you only less than thirty thousand pounds, with all mod cons, and set within the calm neighbourhood of a secure fenced estate. And if you cannot afford to purchase your own house, you may rent at £250 to £300 a month., so that even for someone without any savings their total weekly expenses would be well within the £80 national pension.

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The retirement homes have been designed for an easy life-style whether or not you are fully healthy or in need of care. All houses include safety features for people who have moderate physical disabilities with their mobility, and can also include wheel-chair ramps and other mobility adaptations. In cases of people with more severe disabilities there is provision of trained care-givers to assist with aided hygiene and toileting, and assistance with all living needs which help to maintain their independence.

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Although Indang Retirement Village is intended for full-time retirement, and has been designed to include all the necessary features such as shops and facilities, the Duplex design houses provide a very good investment for use as a holiday home, for many of the leisure facilities in the village have been designed for people of all ages. Besides the friendly environment within the Village, Indang town is within easy reach of beach resorts, large shopping malls, and some of the finest golf courses in the world. And if that's not enough to attract you there are many places of great scenic beauty within half an hours drive of home. All in all Indang Retirement Village is the closest anyone will come to realising their retirement dream and surprisingly reasonable price.

Indang Retirement Village is the only British village in South East Asia, and its unique British character has already earned it the reputation for quality and good value. Added to this the development company, Zarcilla Corporation is also registered with the Phil Retirement Agency and is able to arrange a complete retirement package including permanent resident Visa, financing advice, arrangement of Visors, travel and removals arrangements.

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bonixx

May 8th, 2007, 01:25 PM

^^masasabi ko madami na talagang Korean Communities dyan sa Cavite dahil na rin sa mga Korean Companies na nasa Ecozones just like in Rosario,Tejeros dami naring grocery stores na Korean at di mawawala ang Resto's &KTV

Waldenstrom

May 8th, 2007, 01:32 PM

There are a lot of Chinese & Japanese too in the villages of Dasma but Koreans still outnumber them. I can also see some Caucasian men too especially at Bagong Bayan Area(also in Dasma) wherein there are a lot of "exotic" beauties. :lol:

bonixx

May 8th, 2007, 01:48 PM

tol' San nga yung Lumang Bayan kung Tawagin? hindi ko lang alam kung sa Imus,Dasma or Bacoor yung nung College years ko nagtira din ako dun ng 3 months naligaw ako dun kasi halos sobrang lawak na residential area nun...

Waldenstrom

May 8th, 2007, 11:21 PM

^^ Bayan Luma yun tol. sa Imus yun. Malawak nga yung lugar na yun. :)

bonixx

May 9th, 2007, 05:59 AM

^^ thank you tol sa info,any update bout sa UC na four way Overpass?

Lucentino

May 9th, 2007, 01:18 PM

San Miguel Properties to develop new project in Cavite

San Miguel Properties, Inc. (SMPI), the real estate arm of food and beverage conglomerate San Miguel Corp., said Wednesday it will spend P500 million to develop a middle-income residential community in Cavite.

The project will be located within the Maravilla Homes project in Gen. Trias, Cavite.

The 20-hectare residential community will consist of at least 1,000 houses, which will be completed over the next four to five years.

Designed with a Mediterranean theme, each unit will have two storeys covering 72-sqm in floor area.

Gil Somblingo, SMPI's chief finance officer, said the company hopes to generate about P200 million from units sold this year. Price per unit ranges between P1.8 million to P2 million.

sourced here (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=76555)

Lucentino

May 9th, 2007, 01:18 PM

^^ thank you tol sa info,any update bout sa UC na four way Overpass?

tol san gagawin to?

Waldenstrom

May 9th, 2007, 02:05 PM

^^ Yeah, san to? wala pa akong alam na may gagawing overpass.

Lucentino

May 10th, 2007, 03:12 AM

^^ ahh baka ito un overpass sa dasma-waltermart area...

uyy! si mayor may ad sa tv?... guess who...

mukhang natigil nga ang paglalabas ng pondo dahil sa elections kasi un governor's drive bridge sa GMA-Dasma boundary thru the office of cong. remulla na palalawakin ay natigil muna... i hope un batuhan dasma e mapalawak na rin kasi accident prone un lugar...

Waldenstrom

May 10th, 2007, 06:19 AM

Ah ok. Nawala sa isip ko. :D I'll try to take photos this weekend.

Waldenstrom

May 11th, 2007, 04:10 AM

Cavite dump now a vegetable garden (http://www.inquirer.net/specialfeatures/thegoodnews/view.php?db=1&story_id=65082)

First posted 03:02:55 (Mla time) 2007-05-10
Niña Catherine Calleja
Southern Luzon Bureau

BACOOR, Cavite – Community members in Bacoor, Cavite, used to describe their dump as a “second Payatas.” But who could imagine that they would be able to transform the area into a field full of vegetables?

Bong Garcia, assistant project officer of the Home Owners Association in Phase VI, Barangay Molino V, said that through unity and cooperation, the community was able to harvest fresh produce from the garden.

Even without support from the local government, the community started to maintain a waste management project aimed at reducing waste through recycling. It was aspiring to practice zero-waste management, Garcia said.

The project has encouraged the majority of the residents to segregate waste and convert the dump into a Material Recovery Facility (MRF), which serves as a depository and sorting area of recyclable waste materials.

The sixth phase of this MRF has a shredder machine and engine which transform biodegradable waste into organic fertilizer that goes to the garden.

Garcia said the residents participate by being responsible for their garbage and complying with Republic Act 9003 or the Philippine Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000.

With 222 families, the participation rate among the residents has reached 80 percent, he said.

“The project is proof that a small community is capable of addressing the concerns of waste management,” he added.

Awakening

Oscar de Jesus, 57, a resident of Phase VI for more than 23 years now, was at first hesitant about the project.

A retired customer relations manager of a Cavite firm, De Jesus said that when the Mother Earth Foundation launched a forum on waste management, almost all of the residents were suddenly awakened into realizing that one of their biggest problems was garbage.

“We could not just go on and be passive. If we won’t do anything, we would suffer and so would our kids,” he said.

In July 2006, Garcia proposed to the homeowners the establishment of an MRF. He recalled how difficult it was to remove all the waste from the dumpsite and convert it into a garden.

“Cleaning up the dump was the toughest part of this project but because majority of the people in the community cooperated, it became successful,” he said. “We all planted the vegetables in the garden and maintained it every day.”

The project started from donations from residents and when the municipal government found that the waste project was working, it gave a P300,000 grant and a garbage truck.

Able to save P10 per sack of garbage which the barangay council used to collect, the whole community is also earning P7,000 from the recyclable wastes every three months.

Garcia said the project reduced the risk of illness caused by insects.

Apathy

De Jesus noted that the zero-waste vision of the project would be impossible to achieve if the people were not educated.

“Education about proper waste management and disposal must start within the family,” he said. “Even in the family, not everyone can fully understand the importance of this project.”

Garcia said he could not convince all the residents to segregate and reduce their wastes because the barangay captain did not agree with the idea.

“We are not collecting garbage which is not segregated because we want to enforce the practice of sorting and for them to learn to do it on their own,” he said. “But whenever we refuse to collect the garbage, they give it to the barangay.”

Although the barangay council questioned and did not certify the project, the Department of Natural Resources gave them permission to continue.

Barangay chair Nilo Domingo admitted that the residents were not practicing segregation and reduced waste management. He pointed out, however, that the homeowners group was violating Republic Act No. 9003 because the facility was located in a residential area.

This is one of the reasons the barangay council was opposing the project, Domingo said.

“The project did not undergo legal process. How can the MRF operate without the permission of the barangay?” he said.

Domingo said the barangay council had received a complaint from a resident of Phase VI near the MRF.

But Garcia said the residents were not violating any law. “An MRF can be located even inside a residential lot. It is not a dump that really gives a disgusting odor.”

Garcia admitted that the project was “somehow costly” as the association had to employ an “Eco-boy” who would collect the households’ garbage every day. The worker was given P250 per day plus meal allowance from the P40 monthly fees of the members and the money from the sold recyclable wastes.

The P40 monthly fee was increased to P60 to be able maintain the MRF, Garcia said. “But what is P20 per month compared to the P10 per sack that the barangay is collecting?”

“We want this project to be adopted by the whole barangay and then by the whole town. Afterwards, the project will just be replicated in other towns and cities,” Garcia said.

Waldenstrom

May 11th, 2007, 04:21 AM

Police raid school owned by Cavite congressional bet (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=76636)

Police raided a school owned by a congressional candidate in Cavite province before dawn Thursday, ABS-CBN News reported.

Inspector Abraham Rubio, Cavite Police Provincial Office-Intelligence Group chief, said policemen saw two trucks without license plates parked in front of the school owned by Bacoor Mayor and congressional candidate Jessie Castillo.

He said raiders saw Castillo's volunteers placing sample ballots inside 250 sacks of rice being repacked inside the school.

He added that the rice could be used to bribe voters to vote for Castillo.

The mayor, however, denied that the rice packages will be used to buy votes. He said the rice packages will be distributed to his volunteers during Bacoor's fiesta on Sunday.

Castillo also accused the policemen of dismantling the truck's license plates. He said the trucks, which came from Bulacan, would not be allowed to pass North Luzon Expressway without license plates.

He denied that the rice cargo was smuggled.

The Commission on Elections has warned candidates to stop distributing goods that could be translated to vote buying to avoid being disqualified from the elections.

The Department of Justice earlier endorsed criminal and administrative cases before the Ombudsman against Castillo for padlocking a police office in his area to demand the return of properties issued by the local government.

Castillo and three other companions, identified as municipal legal officer lawyer Robert San Jose, Roel Zolete and Manny Loyola, now face charges of sedition, graft, grave coercion and unethical conduct.

In his complaint before the Ombudsman, Senior Superintendent Fidel Posadas, chief of the Cavite provincial police, said Castillo ordered Bacoor's police chief to facilitate the return of vehicles and equipment from the police to the municipal government.

Castillo was allegedly upset over the police's failure to protect his family, which was allegedly receiving threats at that time, the document read.

San Jose, Zolete and Loyola allegedly padlocked the municipal police office, temporarily disrupting police operations in the area.
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Nakakahiya talaga 'tong si JBC. Walang kadala-dala. :ohno:

Lucentino

May 11th, 2007, 09:52 AM

politika talaga oo :ohno: ... pagkatapos ng election ano kaya mangyayari sa mga infra projects???

ok yan ha dumpsite turned veggie garden! congrats!

Waldenstrom

May 11th, 2007, 11:58 AM

^^ Wala pa ring mangyayari sa infra projects bro. Manila-Cavite Coastal Road Extension, matatapos DAW sa 2009. LRT1 Extension project could take forever before completion. :( The proposed 3 major roads are expected to be completed in 10-15 years pa, ganun katagal. Aside from those, there are no other infrastructure/road projects to be done. I fear an early urban decay in Cavite.

mygz14

May 11th, 2007, 07:23 PM

bonixx

May 13th, 2007, 07:01 AM

^^@X_md yung post mo Foot Bridge ba yun yung U/C...

Waldenstrom

May 14th, 2007, 08:04 AM

^^ Eto yung updates sa Foot Bridge with 4 elevators:

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Waldenstrom

May 14th, 2007, 08:26 AM

On a lazy Sunday afternoon in Dasma... (5-13-07)

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AMA Cavite Campus

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DLSU Angelo King Medical Research Center

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DLSU Medical Center Building 1 (old building)

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Mangubat Avenue

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New Mini Stop near DLSU Medical Center

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Aguinaldo Highway corner Camerino Ave.

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Aguinaldo Highway corner Guevarra St.

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Pat Patio Resort

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Dasma sunset

Waldenstrom

May 14th, 2007, 08:32 AM

^^ Napansin nyo yung tricycles sa Aguinaldo Highway? Pwede pala sila sa highway. Nafeature na pala yan dati sa Hoy Gising! pero walang nangyari. :ohno:

Sinjin P.

May 15th, 2007, 07:48 AM

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Waldenstrom

May 15th, 2007, 10:34 AM

Go Aresenio Gadang & Severina Saulog!!! :lol: Kaya pa yan.

Lucentino

May 16th, 2007, 06:36 AM

bumagal ata ang construction ng footbridge na yan @x_md kasi election... based on experience di naman nama-maximize ang mga footbridge dito sa cavite... yun sa Pala-pala-Robinsons towards Trece di naman ginagamit ng pedestrians... wala atang Jay-walking sa cavite(?)...

^^ Napansin nyo yung tricycles sa Aguinaldo Highway? Pwede pala sila sa highway.

dats wat aym toking abawt... mukhang hindi na maaalis ang tricycle sa kulturang pinoy... kumbaga: "nicotine para sa chain smoker":lol: ...

Waldenstrom

May 16th, 2007, 07:27 AM

^^ Bumagal talaga yung construction. Sana gandahan nila yung pag paint kasi ampangit ng kulay ng footbridge, mukhang andumi at lalong nakakapangit tignan ng lugar. Sa ngayon hindi talaga ganun karami ang tumatawid sa lugar na yun pero accident-prone ang area na to. Lagi may nasasagasaan taon taon. Di rin masyado nagagamit yung overpass sa Via Verde & Golden City. About jaywalking, marami din sa Cavite na hindi tumatawid sa pedestrian lane. Hindi lang obvious o hindi pinapansin kasi nasa province lang naman.

Di ko makita ang gamit ng tricycles dun sa lugar na yun, accessible naman ang area sa mga jeep. Wala silang mahalagang silbi dun. Bukod sa sagabal sila sa traffic, accident-prone din. Few years ago, may tricycle na puno ng sakay na nabangga ng 6 wheeler na truck na nawalan ng preno sa crossing na yan. Ayun, namatay lahat ng sakay ng tricycle at sumabog pa. Mukhang hindi man lang ginawan ng aksyon yun.

bonixx

May 16th, 2007, 07:56 AM

^^thank you tol' sa Upadated photo's ng u/c foot bridge nice to know na may elevator ito sobrang convinient and i think mababawasan na ng husto ang mga pasaway na Pedestrian kung katamaran din lang ang dahilan...

yan ang gusto ko sa Dasma kahit highly urbanized malinis sya at organized...

Waldenstrom

May 16th, 2007, 08:29 AM

Wag lang sana abusuhin ang paggamit ng elevator na to ng mga tamad. :D Pansin ko sa Dasma, malinis na sya hindi katulad noon. Yung mga tao na rin kasi ang nahihiya magtapon sa sidewalks kasi pinagkagastusan ang pagkagawa dito pero may mga pasaway pa rin talaga kahit saan. Tuwing gabi may truck na naglilinis ng road & sidewalks, yung parang sa states. Sana tuloy-tuloy na yun. Next project ata sa Dasma: Pamantasan ng Dasmariñas & Ospital ng Dasmariñas (5th major hospital), all patterned sa UMak & OsMak sa Makati.

bonixx

May 16th, 2007, 09:02 PM

^^yes nakita ko nga sa pictures na maganda yung sidewalk na bricks...parang sa Timog, QC...

nice Vision for Dasma siguro ito ang tamang oras para sa Pamantasan at ospital lalo nat humigit kumulang sa kalahating milyon na ang populasyon nito...

Waldenstrom

May 16th, 2007, 10:46 PM

Ok maglakad sa sidewalk na bricks hindi masakit sa paa. Yun nga lang dapat maglagay sila ng mga trash cans para hindi na magkalat ang mga pasaway. At sana damihan pa ang light posts at sana magandang ilaw ang gamitin kasi madilim pa rin sa gabi. At sana rin wag na nila lagyan ng mga mini palm trees sa sidewalks kasi sagabal sa paglalakad. :ohno:

Yung Pamantasan ng Dasmariñas ang next project ng mayor, most likely si Jenny Barzaga, asawa ng former mayor. Sana lang magfocus din sila sa technical o vocational courses kasi yun ang demand ng lugar. Mukhang kaya ng Dasma magtayo nito kasi kakatapos lang ng Dasmariñas Public Library sa Bagong Bayan, ito ang pinakamalaking public library/local government library sa bansa (bukod sa National Library). Nasa Dasma din ang largest high school system sa buong Pilipinas/buong mundo (hindi pa nga lang registered sa Guiness), ang Dasma National High School na may populasyon na less than 30,000 at distributed sa iba't-ibang campus. (Rizal national HS ang largest HS in the world in terms of population na nasa isang campus lang.)

Yung Ospital ng Dasma, bale for poor/indigent patients malamang sya. Mukhang magkakaroon ng yellow card katulad sa Makati. Yung dating government hospital na Dr. Jose P. Rizal Hospital ay private na ngayon at pag-aari ng St. Paul Sisters. St. Paul Hospital na yata ang itatawag sa kanya pero galing pa rin sa La Salle ang mga doctor. Binibili din yun ng FEU di ko lang alam kung ano na nangyari. Yung Emilio Aguinaldo Hospital sa Salitran ang magiging "trauma center" sa Cavite dahil andami vehicular accidents sa Aguinaldo Highway, mauling & stab wounds sa resettlement areas.

379,000 ang population ng Dasma ayon sa 2000 census pero umaabot ang daytime population dito ng mahigit sa 700,000(nung 2000). Malamang mas malaki pa yan ngayon. Marami nadagdag dahil sa mga nagtatrabaho at mga nag-aaral sa mga schools. Malamang, hindi pa kasama dyan ang mga squatters sa resettlement areas. Nagawa kami ng study under DOH dati sa resettlement areas sa Bagong Bayan at Paliparan dati, ang hirap madetermine ng population! Dami nadadagdag at umaalis.

Waldenstrom

May 16th, 2007, 10:58 PM

CAVITE
(PPCRV as of 4 p.m.)

Governor
MALIKSI, Ireneo (LP) 38694
GADANG, Arsenio (Ind) 1214

Vice Governor
CAMPAÑA, Dencito (LP) 27123

Congressman (1st district)
ABAYA, Joseph Emilio (LP) 3959
BERADO, Gerbi (Ind) 1
CASTILLO, Jessie (LDP) 1561
JATSON, Jose Herminio 10

Congressman (2nd district)
BARZAGA, Elpidio Jr. (LP) 13288
CALE, Franklin (Ind) 138
REMULLA, Gilbert (NP) 16505

Congressman (3rd district)
CAUSAREN, Vivencio (Ind) 8
REMULLA, Jesus Crispin (NPC) 5029
DE CASTRO, Armando (LP) 1416

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If Gilbert Remulla again wins this election, it is indeed very bad for the 2nd district of Cavite. Last year, hindi binigyan ng pork barrel ang district 2 dahil sa pamumulitika ni Remulla. Wala syang ginawa kundi lumaban sa administrasyon. :ohno: Puro pacute, pasikat, job fair lang at medical missions kayang gawin nito. Walang long term plans! :( Pero medyo masaya ako kasi nalalapit na ang katapusan ni JBC. :)

Lucentino

May 17th, 2007, 05:27 AM

^^ so wala palang pork si Cong. Gilbert? Pano nya napagawa ang Piela bridge at ang on-going upgrade ng Dasma-GMA bridge along governor's drive?... hmmm...

anyway sana matapos na ang upgrades sa Governor's drive please lang especially sa Batuhan, Dasma --- ang hirap umuwi sa Lucena...

Waldenstrom

May 17th, 2007, 06:56 AM

^^ Sabi ni Gov. Maliksi, galing sa sariling pondo ng municipalities ang ginamit ng district 2 last year.

bonixx

May 17th, 2007, 07:19 PM

^^ wow dami palang plano ng Dasma...sana maimplement agad yan ng masimulan na...di nakapagtataka kasi sa dami ng planta at pabrika dyan mas madaming tao talaga during daytime comming from the sorounding towns and places...

Waldenstrom

May 18th, 2007, 12:16 AM

Dami talaga projects, Dasma also has cultural shows/singing/dancing contests every week non-stop since year 2000 pa yata. Sana magmaterialize yung mga projects in 2-3 years time.

Waldenstrom

May 18th, 2007, 12:26 AM

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Dasma Star trails by polgie

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Kidzworld Golf by Shiloah

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Mangubat Ave. by Phillip B.

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SM City Dasma by bokbok anderson

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LandMass Deck by netpower8

bonixx

May 18th, 2007, 09:04 AM

^^wow anong subdivision to tol?galing ng Panorama pic ah... napuntahan ko na yang SM Dasma one good thing sa mall na yan ay ang hallway superlawak walang hassle kasi hindi siksikan...

Waldenstrom

May 18th, 2007, 03:15 PM

Oo kahit maliit lang yung SM sa Dasma, malawak naman tingnan. Sabi ng taga SM, magkakaroon pa rtaw ng expansion ang SM after matapos yung sa Tagaytay. Di ko sure kung anong subdivision yan pero malamang low cost housing yan sa Brgy. Paliparan. :)

bonixx

May 18th, 2007, 04:53 PM

^^good news yan ...tol musta naman ang kompetisyon ng SM at Robinsons? di ba maraming kainan sa Robinsons?

Waldenstrom

May 18th, 2007, 05:06 PM

^^ Masasabi ko ok naman ang competition nila. Marami rin namang tao sa Robinsons kasi tabi sya ng highway at maraming taga Langkaan-Gentri-Trece areas na mukhang mas prefer pumunta ng Robinsons kasi mas madali tong puntahan. Inaayos pa yung ibang botiques sa Robinsons annex. Ako mas prefer ko bumili sa Robinsons, hindi ganun kahaba ang pila. Ok din yung cinemas dun, digital screen kasi. parang style Glorietta. Inaayos pa rin yung ibang restaurants sa Terraza.

bonixx

May 18th, 2007, 05:09 PM

^^ayun yung Terraza di ba ito yung naghouse ng Dencio's?is it owned by Robinsons? yes... lalo na sa supermarket mas magandang bumili sa Robinsons hindi ganun kadami ang crowd...

Waldenstrom

May 18th, 2007, 07:16 PM

^^ Oo bro dun nga sa Terraza yung Dencio's. Big R Supercenter yung supermarket nila kaya malaki.

Waldenstrom

May 19th, 2007, 10:55 AM

CAVITE ELECTION RESULTS IN THE MAYORALTY RACE (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV2007051994213.html)

TRECE MARTIRES CITY — The Commission on Elections has proclaimed 12 mayoralty bets as winners in last Monday’s elections in Cavite.

Lawyer Onnie Ravanzo, provincial election supervisor, said that of the 12, eight were reelected and the other four others were newly elected.

Among those proclaimed by the local election officers after completing the counting and canvassing of votes were reelected Mayors Luis Ferrer, General Trias: Efren Nazareno, Naic; Conrado Lindo, Ternate; Manuel Romera, Mendez; Albert Ambagan, Amadeo; Danito Bencito, General Aguinaldo; Walter Echeverria, Gen. Mariano Alvarez; and Melencio de Sagun, Trece Martires.

The newly elected mayors include Roy Loyola, Carmona; Edwin Sisante, Magallanes; Enrico Alvarez, Noveleta; and Ver Varias, Alfonso.

The sure winners who were ready to be proclaimed were reelected Mayor Totie Paredes, Cavite City; Areng Poblete, Silang; Monte Andaman, Maragondon; and Bambol Tolentino, Tagaytay.

The newly elected mayors are Jenny Barzaga, Dasmariñas; Strike Revilla, Bacoor; Tik Aguinaldo, Kawit; Manny Maliksi, Imus; and Kuhkuh Arayata, Tanza.

Still hotly contested was the mayoralty race in Rosario between lawyer Nonong Ricafrente of the Partido MagdaloPDSPNP) and Roland Convento of the Liberal Party. (Del Villanueva)

bonixx

May 19th, 2007, 10:56 AM

^^ah ic,kasi ngayon ko lang nalaman yung differences ng Big -R supercenter sa normal Robinson Supermarket,so its bigger pala,good to know than Robinsons Dasma have its own Big-R...About Terraza last time na nakita ko sya di pa sya puno ang U/C pa yung ibang part...

Sinjin P.

May 19th, 2007, 11:59 AM

KiBeN

May 19th, 2007, 05:20 PM

Magkakaroon ng SM sa Tagaytay? :shocked:

yah, ankita ko kinokonstruct na dati, kaso di ko pinicturan, katabi niya hotel, vista something ata, nakalimutan ko na, parang extension ata nung hotel na yun, tas mall din for sure, dunno eh, sakit kasi ulo ko nun:lol: pero marami nang magagandang parang restos dun:cheers:

Waldenstrom

May 19th, 2007, 07:23 PM

In 1996, there was a plan to build Sheraton-SM Tagaytay Resort near Taal Vista & Casino Filipino with proposed date of completion on 1999 however, it didn't push through. I don't know what happened then. I know someone from SM City Dasma. admin & he/she told me that Henry Sy is still very much interested to build an SM in Tagaytay overlooking the Taal Lake/Volcano. :)

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ITT SHERATON SELECTED TO MANAGE TWO NEW HOTELS IN THE PHILIPPINES (http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=30701)

Boston, October 30 - ITT Sheraton announced today that it has been selected to manage two hotels to be constructed in the Philippines, one in Manila Bay near the waterfront and the other in the mountain resort city of Tagaytay, an hour's drive from Manila, both of which will open in March 1999.

The Sheraton Marina Square in Manila Bay will be built and owned by Megaworld Group, a leading developer of office and residential projects in the Philippines. The Sheraton-SM Tagaytay Resort will be built and owned by The SM Group, the Philippines' largest developer and owner of MegaMalls, which also owns the Sheraton-SM Cebu, due to open in mid-1998.

"We are delighted to continue aggressively expanding our worldwide network in the Asia-Pacific region with these strong additions, to begin our relationship with Megaworld Group and to grow our presence with the SM Group," said Daniel P. Weadock, President and Chief Executive Officer, ITT Sheraton Corporation.

The 250-room, five-star Sheraton Marina Square in Manila Bay is expected to open in March 1999 and will also include a 300 residential suite tower, a separate office tower and a boutique enclosed mail/retail section. The hotel tower will have an unobstructed direct view of Manila Bay to the west, and to the north, the view will be of the South Port District and the Pasig River.

The location is in the area designated by President Ramos for revitalisation as the tourist belt of the city. Mr. Weadock and Ed Davie, Senior Vice President, ITT Sheraton Corporation, President, Asia-Pacific Division, met with President Ramos in Manila in June.

The Sheraton-SM Tagaytay Resort will be ideally situated in the popular tourist destination and family weekend retreat area of Tagaytay, a mountain resort city an hour's drive from metropolitan Manila. The hotel will include 505 guest rooms and suites, a 500-seat restaurant, a bistro, a specialty restaurant, a pub and lobby lounge. Its meeting space will accommodate up to 1,000 attendees. The hotel is expected to open in March 1999.

Tagaytay is in the heart of the proposed Civate-Laguna-Batangas-Risal- Quezon industrial belt, more popularly known as CALABARZON. Under an ambitious government program, the entire region along the outskirts of metropolitan Manila will be the site of an integrated network of industrial estates housing a number of factories and manufacturing complexes. The adjoining Tagaytay resort area will be a recreational capital for the executives of these industrial concerns and their families.

ITT Sheraton Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ITT Corporation (NYSE: ITT), is a worldwide hospitality network focused on quality which owns, leases, manages and franchises nearly 420 luxury, upscale and midscale hotels and resorts in 62 countries. ITT Sheraton revenues in 1995 were more than US$4 billion. The Asia-Pacific Division includes 49 properties and more than 16,500 rooms. The Asia region has 35 hotels in 12 countries and the Pacific region has 14 properties in Australia, New Zealand and the Fiji Islands.

In 1996, ITT Sheraton has been recognised with several significant industry awards, including: "World's Leading Hotel Group" at the Travel Trade Gazette (TTG) 1996 World Travel Awards; "Best International Hotel Chain" from Stockholm's 1996 Grand Travel Awards; "Best Hotel Chain Worldwide" from the Irish Travel Trade Times and "Best International Hotel Chain" from Viajes y Vacaciones, a Spanish travel magazine, with many other Division and hotel awards.

Distributed by PR Newswire on behalf of ITT Sheraton Corporation

Waldenstrom

May 19th, 2007, 07:34 PM

Robinson's Land Corporation plans a mall and a hotel in Tagaytay (http://www.robinsonsland.com/newsN8.php)

ROBINSONS LAND CORPORATION of taipan John Gokongwei is building new malls and possibly a new hotel in Tagaytay City in the next two to three years as it continues to remain bullish on the economy.

In a draft prospectus filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), RLC identified five new malls that may open between 2007 and 2008: in Paco (Manila), Davao City (Davao del Sur), Tagaytay City, Dumaguete City (Negros Oriental), and Pulilan (Bulacan).

These sites will add 130,000 square meters in terms of gross floor area to the company's existing 18 malls with a total floor area of 1.2 million square meters.

RLC said it was also expanding Robinsons Place Manila by another 62,672 square meters to include boutiques with luxury brands and a first-class restaurant. The expansion of Robinsons Manila may be completed in the first quarter of 2008.

Expansion of Robinsons Place in Bacolod is also ongoing to include themed retail areas that may showcase regional Philippine cuisine, brands and products and other retail services. This will result in an additional 5,529 square meters and may be completed by the third quarter of 2008.

RLC's commercial center division, which develops, leases and manages shopping malls, accounted for 49 percent of RLC's total revenues as of the first half of 2006 and roughly 68 percent of total income in the same period.

RLC is also beefing up its hotel portfolio with plans to build one in Tagaytay City. The hotel is currently in the design phase and may be completed in 2009. The proposed hotel will consist of 54 hotel rooms, 36 serviced apartments, five luxury villas and conference facilities. As of June 30, RLC's hotel division accounted for 13.6 percent of its total revenues. The property giant now has three hotels and an apartelle offering a total of 820 rooms. These are Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila (263 rooms), Holiday Inn Galleria (285 rooms), Cebu Midtown Hotel (197 rooms) and Robinsons Apartelle (75 rooms).

Sinjin P.

May 20th, 2007, 08:37 AM

yah, ankita ko kinokonstruct na dati, kaso di ko pinicturan, katabi niya hotel, vista something ata, nakalimutan ko na, parang extension ata nung hotel na yun, tas mall din for sure, dunno eh, sakit kasi ulo ko nun:lol: pero marami nang magagandang parang restos dun:cheers:

Just 2 weeks ago, nadaanan naman namin ang Taal Vista Hotel at ang ginagawa po sa tabi niya ay ang extension ng hotel at walang mall. As of the latest, walang SM Tagaytay na magbubukas within 2-3 years. :) Baka Robinsons Tagaytay, 2009 na :)

Waldenstrom

May 20th, 2007, 10:40 AM

Di ako familiar kung saan itatayo ang Robinsons Tagaytay. Malamang dudumugin to ng marami, wala pang SM e. :D

Lucentino

May 21st, 2007, 05:03 AM

Maganda nga mag-shopping sa Robinsons Imus/Dasma/Festival kasi hindi crowded... minsan dito mo nakikita ang mga hard-to-find things...

Pag nagkataon tig-3 na sila ng malls sa Cavite...
SM: Molino, Bacoor, Dasma
Robinsons: Imus, Dasma, Tagytay(?)

Wow ang unlad na talaga ng Cavite!

bonixx

May 21st, 2007, 08:46 AM

^^isama mo padyan yung mga Malls na tulad ng FRC, Lotus,Waltermart,Makro,Emperor,at yung supermarket na Emilu's

Waldenstrom

May 21st, 2007, 10:16 AM

^^ There are also FSC & CM Plaza in Dasma & FRC Supermall in Imus. :)

Waldenstrom

May 21st, 2007, 10:18 AM

Bacoor poll failure sought in petition (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=66944)

Inquirer
Last updated 06:24am (Mla time) 05/20/2007

BACOOR, Cavite—Mayoral candidate Minerva Castillo officially filed a petition for a declaration of failure of elections in Bacoor at the Commission on Elections, citing among other reasons the alleged buying of votes by candidates in the province for P500 per vote.

In her five-page petition dated May 18, 2007, Castillo accused Strike Revilla of employing “massive fraud and terrorism” to ensure his victory.

Castillo, the wife of outgoing Mayor Jessie Castillo, said Revilla used armed goons and unscrupulous members of the Cavite police to harass her followers and eventually prevent them from casting their votes.

She said this was the reason there was a low turnout of votes in the municipality.

“(C)onsistent with the well-entrenched doctrines in election laws, codal provisions of the Omnibus Election Code violated, and the interest of the electorates (of Bacoor), it is just and proper that a failure of elections be declared by this commission,” Castillo said in her petition.

She likewise asked the Comelec to declare the canvassing of votes in Bacoor as well as the proclamation of Revilla null and void.

In a statement, incumbent Mayor Jessie Castillo, who is running for congressman, accused the Revilla camp of massive vote-buying.

Castillo said it was the Revilla camp that also sent hundreds of soldiers and policemen to houses of its rivals’ supporters to prevent them from going out to vote.

Quoting witnesses, Castillo said the Revillas distributed P500 to buy votes and set up “vote-buying booths” in polling precincts.

“The massive vote-buying was out in the open and witnessed by the people of Bacoor,” said Castillo in his statement.

Sen. Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. has not answered calls to his phone.

According to Castillo, the armed men who guarded these vote-buying booths were known policemen and bodyguards of the Revillas.

“The widespread vote-buying and intimidation and harassment of Senator Revilla and his armed escorts and his intervention in the process of the counting, together with the forceful confiscation of ballot boxes, are more than enough reasons to declare a failure of elections in Bacoor,” the mayor said.

“The systematic intimidation and harassment employed by the Revilla camp using elements of the provincial PNP resulted in the low turnout of voters,” he said.

The turnout in Bacoor, which has about 230,000 voters was just 38 percent. In the 2004 elections, at least 59 percent of Bacoor’s voters cast their ballots. Marlon Ramos, Inquirer Southern Luzon

Waldenstrom

May 21st, 2007, 10:36 AM

FILINVEST IN CAVITE (http://www.filinvestgroup.com/AReport/ar98-operating.htm)

Detailed plans are underway for affordable projects in Tanza, Cavite and San Rafael, Bulacan as FLI remains Bullish on the positive response the company will receive from the new house models in this category and the rapidly growing housing demand from this market segment.

As a registered ecozone developer with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), FLI is firming up its plans to develop world-class industrial estate projects in Cavite, Laguna and General Santos. First in line is the 350-hectare Filinvest Technology Park in Calamba, Laguna. Masterplanned as a self-contained community, it shall provide not only factory sites complete with the latest infrastructure and utility systems, but also residential and commercial areas as well as recreational centers.

bonixx

May 21st, 2007, 11:05 AM

^^wow dami ng Ind Park sa Cavite,sana magkaron na rin dito ahehehe

Lucentino

May 21st, 2007, 01:17 PM

^^
According to the PEZA website (http://www.peza.gov.ph/reg4quezon.htm) there are:
1. Pagbilao Industrial & Science Park - Ibabang Polo, Pagbilao, Quezon (198 hectares)
2. Quezon International Center - Mangalang & Quiling, Sariaya, Quezon (350 hectares)

I wonder if they are operational...

Lucentino

May 21st, 2007, 01:19 PM

sana magkaron sa Cavite ng Theme Park (ala EK)... Kidz World kasi may membership at hindi naman talagang theme park...

Waldenstrom

May 21st, 2007, 07:16 PM

There are plans to construct Aqua-Park, an Amusement Center and a Theme Park in Coastal City in Naic. I foresee it to be like Sunway Lagoon Resort in Malaysia. Water resort with pools, slides, hotels, restaurants & even carnival rides. I'm hoping it will push through. :)

Anyway, there was this Dreamworld project also in Naic but it was never completed due to Asian crisis. :(

This was undoubtedly the Philippines most ambitious project. Futuretec Australia headed by Barry G Cummings and Jim Vansleve were most likely the determining factors in the appointment of Foamtech services as the Project Management team on this project. That most of this team remain involved within the Atech Asia group or within strategic partners employ speaks volumes of the vast range of abilities and resources. That Dreamworld was never completed is entirely down to the Asian crisis, there is no doubt that the upstream work had been completed by this time.

http://www.atechasia.com/Theme_parks___Family_entertain/theme_parks___family_entertain.html
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On the property side, Uniwide has big plans. One of its most ambitious projects is to construct a theme park near the Ternate-Tanza National Park in Cavite. Called 'US Dreamworld', the park will cover 251.6 hectares and include residential lots, office space and retail units.

The site has already been levelled and the park will include miniature reconstructions of Venice, an English Tudor village and be circled by a monorail.

Although Uniwide has no experience in operating theme parks, the project is not considered by stock analysts as high-risk - provided it can find the right partner.

Uniwide's property developments will also expand out of the Manila area and into the provinces for the first time. 'Our company wants to grow,' says Gow. 'We're talking about from Northern Luzon to the south of Mindanao.'

Much of Uniwide's development in the rural areas is through joint ventures, often with the local authorities as partners.

Such a strategy reduces the capital expenditure Uniwide is obliged to make and enables it to expand quickly. To some extent, it also insulates the company from fluctuations in property prices.

http://cargonewsasia.com/timesnet/data/ab/docs/ab1106.html

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The development of this project has been deferred in 1998. In December 2002, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the sale of the theme park assets, particularly the amusement rides. The proceeds from the sale of a portion of these assets were used to settle obligations due to a financial institution with whom these assets were mortgaged. Full valuation allowance for impairment loss has been provided in 2003 for the remaining assets.

http://www.pse.org.ph/html/ListedCompanies/pdf/2006/UW_17Q_Jul2006.pdf

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This is so sad, sana magkaroon ng himala at maibalik ang project na 'to. :ohno:

Lucentino

May 22nd, 2007, 04:35 AM

^^ Kung matuloy, sana sa Carmona nila gawin ang theme park para mas accessible especially for Calabarzon residents... and to rival EK na rin :lol:

Waldenstrom

May 22nd, 2007, 06:41 AM

Carmona would be a very good location. Trece Martires City would also be a good alternative location so as to spur developments in that area. :)

Waldenstrom

May 22nd, 2007, 06:57 AM

CARMONA

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The Manila Southwoods Golf & Country Club

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San Lazaro Leisure Park

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Canyon Ranch

bonixx

May 22nd, 2007, 08:48 AM

^^wow San Lazaro Leisure Park looks so promissing pwede siguro tong i convert into F1 racing Circuit just like in KL.Tol' x_md san ang location nito?

Waldenstrom

May 22nd, 2007, 08:56 AM

^^ Sa Carmona yan tol... San Lazaro Race Circuit. :)

bonixx

May 22nd, 2007, 09:00 AM

^^ nagrerace din ba dyan ng F3 bukod sa kart? malawak yung circuit and pwede pa tong mag expand kasi bakante pa yung paligid...

Lucentino

May 22nd, 2007, 10:55 AM

^^ alam ko karting lang ang pwede dyan sa racetrack ng Carmona --- maliit kasi yan at hindi malapad ang track... ang F3 sa Rosario, Batangas ginaganap...

Sinjin P.

May 22nd, 2007, 02:12 PM

May mga rumors na may planned SM sa isang subdivision sa Dasma. So that means, magiging dalawa na ang SM sa Dasma? :shocked:

Waldenstrom

May 22nd, 2007, 04:02 PM

Is that SM Supercenter in Salitran II, Dasmariñas? :) Malamang maitayo sya according to a friend. Dati yung SM Pala-Pala rumor pero nagkatotoo. Sana ganun din yung sa Salitran. I just don't know where exactly Salitran II is. Malapit kaya to sa Aguinaldo Highway? Naku traffic na naman!!! :bash: :ohno: I found a website & nakalagay dun na sa 2008 ang opening ng SM Salitran: http://www.brainyencyclopedia.com/encyclopedia/s/sm/sm_group_of_companies.html . Di nga lang mapagkakatiwalaan yung website so hindi muna ako maniniwala.

SM Investments Corporation also presently owns several lots in Brgy. Paliparan, Dasmariñas, Cavite. These could be site of any future SM developments in the future.

May lots din ang SM sa Barrio Piela (Brgy. Sampaloc yata to at may part din na nasa subdivision). It is very near Seaman's Village, Britanny Island Park & Manila Memorial Park. :) Sa pagkakaalam ko, dapat sa Piela talaga maitatayo ang SM Dasma kaya lang nagkaroon ng land dispute. I remember nagkaroon pa ng ground breaking ceremony nun sa Peila, with matching fireworks display pa. That was November but I forgot the year already. Now, there is a rumor na gagawa na lang sila ng SM Warehouse(?) sa area na yun.

I don't know If I should be telling this pero ok lang tayo-tayo lang naman makakabasa: :D Kwento ko lang about sa land dispute. The moderator is free to delete this part of my post if bawal dito sa SSC. :)

Kine-claim daw(?) kasi ni "H.S." of SM yung maraming abandoned lots sa Piela. Marami kasing lupa sa Dasma na abandoned for more almost 100 years na. Madali lang ang pagclaim ng abandoned land/lots sa Capitolyo basta marami ka lang pera. Nagkataon, our family/relatives & other families in Piela discovered na may part pala ng lots na kine-claim ni "H.S" e pag-aari ng ancestors namin. (Binigay pala ni Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo yung lots na yun sa mga Katipuneros/Katipunan generals as reward dun sa nangyaring revolution.) Tapos, pasaway pa itong si "H.S", mautak! We have a feeling na sya yung nagpatayo ng maraming squatters sa abandoned lots dun. Bigla nagsulputan in the span of 5 years. Take note, sosyal na squatter ang mga 'to kasi bungalow ang mga bahay at complete pa ang appliances. :lol: Tapos, they were claiming na sa kanila talaga yung lupa & may ipinakita pang fake documents/land titles at binenta na raw nila kay "H.S". Ang nakakapagtaka, lahat ng squatters e binayaran na raw ni "H.S". :ohno: Di ko alam kung ano latest sa nangyaring 'to. Wala pa akong balita dito. Ang alam ko lang on-going pa rin yung pag-claim.

RhapsodyBrat

May 22nd, 2007, 05:12 PM

Sana ganun din yung sa Salitran. I just don't know where exactly Salitran II is. Malapit kaya to sa Aguinaldo Highway?

nope, it's not near Aguinaldo Hi-way. if you're familiar with Golden City, Imus, yung intersection na may stoplights pagkatapos ng Golden City, yung sa may Mitsubishi, yun ang Salitran. papasok ka doon sa kaliwa to go to Salitran I and II. if i remember correctly, kasi i used to have a classmate who lived in Salitran II, yun yung area na lulusot na sa Molino. ;)

Waldenstrom

May 22nd, 2007, 05:36 PM

^^ Thanks for the info. :) Dun pala yun. Mukhang makipot yung road, napadaan na kami dun. Di kaya magtraffic din dito? Kelangan ng road widening. Supercenter lang yata so malamang hindi naman sya sobrang dadagsain ng tao like SM City.

Lucentino

May 23rd, 2007, 04:00 AM

Brother x_md ano ba ang pangako ni Pidi nun kumandidato sya?

Waldenstrom

May 23rd, 2007, 06:09 PM

^^ Basta ang alam ko, ipupush nya yata ang cityhood ng Dasma (obvious na mukhang si Maliksi pa ang nagpupush, hindi ko alam kung bakit) at pati na rin yata ang Imus. Bukod dun, wala na akong idea sa mga pangako nya. Basta sinabi nya lang na sya raw yung tunay na magiging tinig ng district 2. Si Remulla kasi puro pamumulitika lang daw inatupag. Ayon lang 'to sa speech nila aired on cable tv. Sa palagay ko, malaki ang expectation sa kanya kasi dami nya nagawa sa Dasma at tinulungan sya ng lahat ng mayors ng dictrict 2 pati ni Maliksi. Sana lang wag syang maging puppet kay Maliksi.

Waldenstrom

May 23rd, 2007, 06:58 PM

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Longos(?) flyover, Bacoor overlooking the Metro Manila skyline. I think these will be demolished in 3 years time. You can notice some concrete houses already. It sure is a major eye sore in Cavite. Strike Revilla & PGMA has a lot of work to do.

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The colorful & surviving Robinson's Place Imus in Aguinaldo Highway. Imus also has big malls such as Lotus & FRC Supermall.
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The historic & once beautiful Imus River. Those are not flowers nor water lilies. Go figure. :D I know there's a rehabilitation project on-going here. Mayor Maliksi once had a cleaning project on this. Ex-mayor Saquilayan has a lot of explaining to do.

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Campos Avenue at the picturesque & historic Poblacion, Dasmariñas right after the elections. Other places in Dasma are fastly urbanizing & industrializing but the good thing is, it still has the charms of an old town.
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Are these Siperman's web? Nope. They are dangling Spaghetti wires. These poses danger to the commuters as these are already close to the bus going-in and out of the town. You may also notice some trees which looks like pine trees. I don't know the name of these trees. 10-20 years ago, these trees are ubiquitous in Dasma but they cut them all down and replaced it with Acacia & Palm Trees as part of La Salle & municipal government's development program.
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Citizen's Brigade Music Hall & Public Library and Jose & Luisa Campos Library also at the historic Immaculate Conception Church Patio. Dasma has the largest local government owned public library (in the country) at Bagong Bayan.

I'm excited to see Philippine flags all over Cavite starting on May 28. I'll try to keep you updated. :)

Sinjin P.

May 24th, 2007, 05:27 AM

Indeed, the first two photos are an eyesore. :yes: I hope Kawit gets its facelift too. :okay:

Lucentino

May 24th, 2007, 06:34 AM

Thanks for the pics @ x_md... nice to see Campos Ave. in Dasma Bayan... it looks wide here but several meters after Jollibee, it gets too narrow especially near Gate 1 (with parking on both sides being allowed)... and the road that buses use from Manila entering Bayan from Aguinaldo hwy is likewise very narrow (was it named Guevarra St.?) near David's Tea House...

Forget those dangling wires for now, this town certainly could use a good road widening by its entrances... maybe Pidi forgot about this when he was Mayor... I hope he can do more now that he is "in the House" literally :) ...

We used to play a couple of games at the Bowling center of Robinsons Imus --- those were the days... Hey, you forgot to mention Makro in Imus (I wonder if it could be considered a mall, but I enjoyed shopping here --- that was before SM and Robinsons Dasma were constructed :lol:)...

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 07:56 AM

^^ Yes bro, that is Guevarra St. in Zone 1. Hindi talaga inayos ng municipal government yung street na yan kasi provincial road yun. Wala ngang light posts dun kaya sobrang dilim sa gabi. Yung may mga bricks lang daw ang municipal road. Pero ginagamit nila yung road as entrace to the Poblacion to spur developments in that area. There is an STI Building currently under construction there now. There are rumors that St. Scholastica's College is also eyeing to establish their campus in that area but I don't think it's possible because they already have one in Sta. Rosa.

Yeah, I forgot to mention Makro in Imus. It's really huge. There is also an on-going construction of McDonald's in Imus along Aguinaldo Highway. Di ko alam ang tawag sa place na yun. There are also construction of center islands too. Imus is indeed slowly catching up.

Lucentino

May 24th, 2007, 10:45 AM

Ah national road pala ang guevarra... so now Cong. Pidi is in a position to act on it...

Hopefully maayos rin nya ang mga "mabibitin" na project specifically yun widening ng Governor's drive from bridge at GMA-Dasma boundary up to Pala-pala... and Paliparan-Molino road (may portion pa dito na rough road)...

E yung CALA kaya pwede rin nya pabilisin to end of 2008 instead of 2009? Baka Pidi for Governor na sa 2010 pag nagawa nya lahat ito hehehe...

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 03:40 PM

^^ Yung mga 3 major projects including CALA-NS e within 10-15 years pa raw. Things could change though since PGMA is really happy now because she has all Cavite congressmen, majority of mayors & governor under her power. It is not impossible for Pidi to run for governor in the next elections since he's a close political ally of Maliksi. However, there are still a lot of things to be done in district II which cannot be completed in 3 years time.

bonixx

May 24th, 2007, 05:46 PM

^^tol nanalo na ulit si Remulla?

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 06:01 PM

Si Gilbert Remulla natalo sa district 2. Si Crispin Remulla nanalo sa district 3. Si Vice Gov. Jonvic Remulla, hindi muna tumakbo ngayon. :)

bonixx

May 24th, 2007, 06:06 PM

Si Gilbert Remulla natalo sa district 2. Si Crispin Remulla nanalo sa district 3. Si Vice Gov. Jonvic Remulla, hindi muna tumakbo ngayon. :)

aha what a turn around, diba yung District 3 sakop nya yung Naic,Rosario,etc.?

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 06:13 PM

bonixx

May 24th, 2007, 06:18 PM

Yeah, hindi talaga effective si Gilbert Remulla e. Sikat lang kasi sya.

Ang mga nasa district 3:
silang, naic, mendez, maragondon, magallanes, indang, gen. aguinaldo, amadeo, alfonso, ternate, tagaytay. andami masyado, yan ang upland Cavite.

yes buti naman nanalo yung si Remulla sa 3rd District, oo nga eh kahit ako hindi bilib sa kanya...papogi effect kinakalaban kahit sino:lol:

mygz14

May 24th, 2007, 06:28 PM

aha what a turn around, diba yung District 3 sakop nya yung Naic,Rosario,etc.?

Here's a list of Cities/Municipalities per district.

DISTRICT I
Cavite City
Bacoor
Kawit
Noveleta
Rosario

DISTRICT II
Trece Martires City
Carmona
Dasmarinas
General Mariano Alvarez (GMA)
General Trias
Imus
Tanza

DISTRICT III
Tagaytay City
Alfonso
Amadeo
General Aguinaldo
Indang
Magallanes
Maragondon
Mendez
Naic
Silang
Ternate

If you noticed, there's one city per district :)

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 06:46 PM

^^ Yes, well planned ang Cavite. I foresee 2-3 new cities in 10 years time. :)

bonixx

May 24th, 2007, 06:59 PM

DISTRICT I
Cavite City
Bacoor
Kawit
Noveleta
Rosario

DISTRICT II
Trece Martires City
Carmona
Dasmarinas
General Mariano Alvarez (GMA)
General Trias
Imus
Tanza

DISTRICT III
Tagaytay City
Alfonso
Amadeo
General Aguinaldo
Indang
Magallanes
Maragondon
Mendez
Naic
Silang
Ternate

IMO Dapat city na ang mga ito ngayon palang...

Waldenstrom

May 24th, 2007, 07:40 PM

^^ Malaki rin yata ang income ng Carmona at Gen. Trias at qualified para maging city. I wouldn't be surprised if Silang is also included.

Lucentino

May 25th, 2007, 06:34 AM

Lucentino

May 25th, 2007, 06:39 AM

yes buti naman nanalo yung si Remulla sa 3rd District, oo nga eh kahit ako hindi bilib sa kanya...papogi effect kinakalaban kahit sino:lol:

Kala ko si de Castro ang nanalo sa 3rd district... siguro naman aayusin na ni Boying ang panunungkulan kasi matindi na ang kompetisyon sa susunod na election...

Anu nga ba ang plataporma ni Boying para sa 3rd district? para namang si Pidi to hindi ko naririnig ang mga plano...

Lucentino

May 25th, 2007, 06:42 AM

DISTRICT II
Trece Martires City
Carmona
Dasmarinas
General Mariano Alvarez (GMA)
General Trias
Imus
Tanza

If this is Cavite's 2nd District, dapat ayusin talaga ni Pidi ang Governor's drive... this is the ONLY major artery in the heart of Cavite that traverses from East to West...

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 08:28 AM

Kala ko si de Castro ang nanalo sa 3rd district... siguro naman aayusin na ni Boying ang panunungkulan kasi matindi na ang kompetisyon sa susunod na election...

Anu nga ba ang plataporma ni Boying para sa 3rd district? para namang si Pidi to hindi ko naririnig ang mga plano...

Si Crispin Remulla nanalo sa 3rd district bro. http://votester.yehey.com/global/headlines2.php?id=164048

Di ko rin narinig mga plans ni Pidi, di ako nakapanood ng Miting de Avance nila.

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 08:34 AM

Mayoral winner tells FVR: Leave Tagaytay City alone (http://luzon.wowphilippines.com/cavite/)

By Marlon Ramos

TAGAYTAY CITY—Winning re-electionist Mayor Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino called on former President Fidel Ramos to support the city government’s programs to sustain the economic development of this tourist city and advised him to “just leave local politics to us local politicians.”

“The people of Tagaytay have already decided. We should respect the results of the elections,” Tolentino said in an interview on Thursday, adding:

“Instead of pulling me down, I call on former President Ramos and the others to help me continue the progress of our city and move forward.”

He offered his hand in reconciliation amid reports that his opponent, Ramos’ candidate Jocelyn Ricardo, would file an election protest.

“Although I respect him as a former president, I think he should concentrate more in promoting the country globally than involving himself in local politics,” Tolentino said.

A candidate of President Macapagal-Arroyo’s party Kabalikat ng Malayang Pilipino, Tolentino beat Ricardo, who owns a local hotel and restaurant, in the May 14 elections for a second term. A Commission on Elections tally showed Tolentino garnered 13,648 votes while Ricardo had only 8,200.

lochinvar

May 25th, 2007, 08:39 AM

"Yes, well planned ang Cavite."

You must be kidding. Aguinaldo Highway is a mess and the expressway to Cavite is still nowhere in sight.

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 08:46 AM

"Yes, well planned ang Cavite."

You must be kidding. Aguinaldo Highway is a mess and the expressway to Cavite is still nowhere in sight.

^^ I mean one city per district. I'm not speaking of traffic. You might want to read the backpages for future road projects of Cavite.

bonixx

May 25th, 2007, 08:58 AM

"Yes, well planned ang Cavite."

You must be kidding. Aguinaldo Highway is a mess and the expressway to Cavite is still nowhere in sight.

yes still narrow for the volumes of vehicles passes by, nalalawakan na rin ako sa Aguinaldo hi-way napakarami lang talagang tindahan ng kotse at jeep sa Cavite:lol: kaya dami sasakyan joke...

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 09:43 AM

^^ Yeah bro, the problem is the volume of vehicles that pass by Aguinaldo Highway. I remember Gov. Maliksi once said that Marcos government never thought Cavite would be this populous, urbanized and congested so he didn't have any major highway projects besides Aguinaldo. Cavite had this economic boom only started during the 90's when industrial estates were beginning to be established & many Metro Manila residents were also relocating to the povince. Cavite also was a major opposition den during those times so there were no new road projects at all.

After Cavite, CALABARZON provinces & even those in Central Luzon are now fastly urbanizing so it's more difficult for the province to get prioritized & get a fair share of the pie. And with the current economic situation of our country, it even gets more difficult. The past & the present national government officials are really the ones to be blamed on these. :ohno:

Here's an honest statement from the Cavite's official website.

The total road network comprises of roughly 1,973 kilometers. The 407.7 kilometers national roads are mostly paved with concrete or asphalt and are relatively in good condition although there are portions that need rehabilitation. The provincial roads stretched to an approximate total length of 335.1 kilometers. Most of these roads are concrete, some are paved with asphalt and the rest remain gravel roads. Majority of the municipal/city roads are paved with concrete, while barangay roads consist of 46.7% concrete and asphalt roads and 53.3% earth and gravel roads.

The existing road length, when computed in terms of road density with respect to population at the standard of 2.4 kilometers per 1,000 population, has a deficit of 3,532.71 kilometers. This indicates that construction of more roads is necessary. However, limitation of the available land area for road use especially in the urban municipalities and cities might impede construction of additional roads in the said areas.

The progress of Cavite in the last decade has been phenomenal. It is noticeable, however, that transport infrastructure has not kept paced with the mushrooming of industrial and commercial activities. The results: crazy quilts of urban sprawl, traffic congestion resulting to long hours wasted daily on the roads, and increasing road accidents.

According to the study on proposed Cavite Busway System, the section of Aguinaldo Highway (at Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas) is now experiencing traffic volume of 20% in excess of its designed capacity. Without any drastic improvements in the road network of Cavite , this same section would be saddled with traffic volumes 5 times more than its capacity in 2005 and 11 times more in 2015.

With the provinces fast pace of developments, entrance and exit routes to and from Cavite are no longer sufficient to decongest traffic along major thoroughfares. The lack of transportation facilities, traffic control systems and insufficient road signages, and substandard road structures in some areas further aggravate the situation. Likewise, observed mixed traffic (pedestrian, public transport modes – jeepneys, tricycles, cars) along streets/roads, especially in the business districts adds up to the traffic problem.

Flood control and drainage is another aspect of the road network system. The flooding of roads in the low-lying municipalities of the province which is caused by the practice of dumping of garbage in open spaces, rivers and canal; closing and squatting along waterways; and river siltation and sedimentation, coupled with poor drainage system, affect badly the accessibility and movement of people and goods. These have tremendous repercussions on the economy in the area – longer travel time incur costs to people thereby contributing to losses in industrial and commercial businesses, and even to entrepreneurial activities.

:ohno:

http://www.cavite.gov.ph/index.php?id1=9&id2=7&id3=1

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 10:13 AM

^^ Please dont include Silang... I am contented with it being a municipality... whenever you hear Silang, what comes to mind is an impression and flavor of a rural setting --- it has vast farm lands but at the same time has a small share of manufacturing and service establishments...

When Dasma and Carmona become full-fledged cities, then Silang will be squeezed in the middle of them, as well as Tagaytay...

How about GMA becoming a city? will it pass the criteria?

I don't have an idea if Silang is qualified for cityhood but I won't be surprised if it is. Alam ko malaki ang income nila. But I don't think that the mayor will be pushing for it. Mas gusto ko rin na rural ang Silang. About GMA Cavite, I also don't have any idea about their income and population. But definitely, there is no need for its cityhood for now.

Gov. said that there a lot of towns in Cavite that are qualified for cityhood but he also mentioned that "marami sa kanila ang hilaw pa". Income and population should not be the only requirements for cityhood but tried & tested good governance, peace & order, and active community participation by its citizens as these will help them face the problems of becoming a city. These are the things missing in the old Bacoor that's why he opposed for it's cityhood.

Lucentino

May 25th, 2007, 10:47 AM

Sabi nila ang GMA raw 1st class municipality... population-wise maraming residents dito kaya nga traffic sa Gov Drive everyday dahil sa mga bus-service ng mga eco zones na sumusundo't hatid sa mga tao... Mura kasi ang upa sa mga bahay dito compared to Dasma or Imus kaya marami dito pinili manirahan...

I hope Silang would keep its image as a rustic farm community kasi dito sya nakilala... at iba kasi ang dating pag sinabing "Silang, Cavite"...

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 11:20 AM

bonixx

May 25th, 2007, 11:36 AM

^^Siguro strategy na din ng Government yung magpagawa ng mga narrow roads para pagdating ng panahon na kailangang baguhin hayan mag pafunding na naman haaaay...abala sa mga tao...

Waldenstrom

May 25th, 2007, 06:30 PM

^^ Hehe. pwede tol. Pero mas pansin ko na mas madali masira ang mga kalsada at mga tulay di lang sa Cavite, pati sa ibang lugar. Siempre, may kick back na ang mga official at contractor. :D DPWH, hoy gising! :lol:

lochinvar

May 26th, 2007, 05:58 AM

"The existing road length, when computed in terms of road density with respect to population at the standard of 2.4 kilometers per 1,000 population, has a deficit of 3,532.71 kilometers. This indicates that construction of more roads is necessary. However, limitation of the available land area for road use especially in the urban municipalities and cities might impede construction of additional roads in the said areas.

The progress of Cavite in the last decade has been phenomenal. It is noticeable, however, that transport infrastructure has not kept paced with the mushrooming of industrial and commercial activities. The results: crazy quilts of urban sprawl, traffic congestion resulting to long hours wasted daily on the roads, and increasing road accidents.

According to the study on proposed Cavite Busway System, the section of Aguinaldo Highway (at Bacoor, Imus and Dasmariñas) is now experiencing traffic volume of 20% in excess of its designed capacity. Without any drastic improvements in the road network of Cavite , this same section would be saddled with traffic volumes 5 times more than its capacity in 2005 and 11 times more in 2015.

With the provinces fast pace of developments, entrance and exit routes to and from Cavite are no longer sufficient to decongest traffic along major thoroughfares. The lack of transportation facilities, traffic control systems and insufficient road signages, and substandard road structures in some areas further aggravate the situation. Likewise, observed mixed traffic (pedestrian, public transport modes – jeepneys, tricycles, cars) along streets/roads, especially in the business districts adds up to the traffic problem."

With this frenetic pace of developments in Cavite, the provincial officials cannot afford to ignore the impending traffic problem that is going to beset the province in the immediate future. Road widening, specially in the urban area as you reported is next to impossible. Whenever I look at Google earth with a focus on Cavite, I could still see lands available for new and wider highways. The idea is skirt the city and build bypass roads, and make them wider.

Waldenstrom

May 26th, 2007, 11:02 AM

^^ There are a lot of proposals now. The only problem now is funding.

Waldenstrom

May 26th, 2007, 07:04 PM

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RCVJ , Skyroom (the one with blue lights)
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newly opened Popoy's Grill

Sinjin P.

May 28th, 2007, 07:58 AM

Lucentino

May 28th, 2007, 08:37 AM

^^ Yeah. I'm amazed how GMA (General Mariano Alvarez) transformed from a huge resettlement area into a booming commercial area now. It should be developed as a major transportation hub kasi dito ang sakayan ng mga commuters from/to other parts of Cavite, Laguna & Alabang.

Correct me If i'm wrong but I think GMA had the first non-prime cinema(basta updated sa latest movies, i don't know what was it called) in Cavite. Dasma came in 2nd with FSC Cinema (but now closed). Dasma also had a prime cinema in the 80's but is now turned into a warehouse. I guess Cavite City & Imus also had prime cinemas.

Gulat din ako sa G.M. Alvarez (GMA) ang bilis ng asenso... madalas akong dumadaan dito at tingin ko mauunahan pa ata sa pag asenso ang Silang hehehe :lol: ... sa ngayon marami ngang jeepneys at tricycles dito na bumibyahe (kaya super traffic pag rush hour)... kaya hiling ko kay Cong. Pidi e masolusyunan naman ito by widening and improving Gov. Drive kasi major artery ito going to other Calabarzon towns & cities...
I think the town of GMA was planned as a major housing-hub of Cavite... pero parang limited ang town na ito in terms of area compared to Dasma, Carmona and Silang kaya parang napaka-crowded na ng lugar (see Google Earth)... Well I consider it one of the fastest improving towns in Cavite --- magkano na kaya ang real estate prices dito? Sa Dasma at Carmona kasi ang mamahal na! I also like the accessibility of GMA --- malapit sa SLEX at Aguinaldo... and Gov Drive runs through it...

Thanks for the additional pics of Campos ave. brother... With this, it only shows that there is no longer any provision for widening of this main road at the heart of Dasma... mula sa tapat ng Popoy's to vicinity of Gate 1, ang sikip lalo na pag nakasalubong mo ang buses during rush hour... at sa Guevarra St nga merun construction ng STI, e di malamang lalong sisikip ito... again paging Cong. Pidi... :)

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 08:32 PM

MMDA to tackle Cavite traffic woes (http://www.mb.com.ph/MTNN2007052894783.html)

By CHITO A. CHAVEZ

President Arroyo has ordered the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) to extend its traffic management duties to Cavite following complaints from motorists of the horrendous traffic particularly in the town of Bacoor leading to Metro Manila.

MMDA Chairman Bayani Fernando said the agency has started mapping out traffic reduction plans in compliance with the presidential directive.

MMDA traffic personnel said Aguinaldo national highway traversing through Bacoor is no longer capable of accommodating the high volume of vehicular traffic leading to Coastal Road in Metro Manila.

Fernando admitted that the MMDA already has its hands full in maintaining law and order on Metro Manila streets but stressed that the added responsibility, aside from being a direct order from the President, comes with being a public servant.

To ensure the implementation of the most viable traffic plan, Fernando is set to brief Cavite Gov. Ayong Maliksi, newly-elected Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla and other provincial officials on the matter.

This is not the first time that the MMDA was directed to perform traffic management duties outside its jurisdiction.

Two years ago, Cainta, Rizal Mayor Ramon Ilagan sought the assistance of the MMDA in untangling the traffic gridlock along Ortigas Ext. and Imelda Ave., two of the most perennially traffic-prone areas in the area.

The MMDA and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) jointly undertook geometric improvements to improve traffic flow along the routes going to the Rizal towns of Taytay and Antipolo City.

After careful numerous feasibility studies, the MMDA and DPWH teams in coordination with the Cainta government decided to relocate traffic posts to more ideal spots aside from removing the center islands along Ortigas Ave. Ext.

On the request of Ilagan, the MMDA also conducted road expansion works leading to the intersection of Ortigas Ave. Ext. and Imelda Ave. to allow the unimpeded flow of vehicles.

The MMDA acceded to the request of Ilagan since Pasig City and Marikina City, two of the cities in Metro Manila near Cainta, are severely affected by the traffic snarl in Cainta.

With the help of Bayani Fernando, I'm hopeful Cavite traffic would improve a bit. I won't be expecting any major changes in traffic since the problem has already been addressed & it is due to narrow highway & heavy volume of vehicles.

The Cavite Traffic Management Office currently implements the "Buhos System" wherein there's an alternate flow of traffic between Manila bound and Cavite bound vehicles for few minutes (30 minutes If I'm not mistaken). However, this has brought some criticisms from some commuters and even the Bacoor Traffic Enforcers. Former Bacoor Mayor JBC suggested 3:1 ratio traffic system wherein 3 lanes will be provided for Manila bound vehicles in the morning rush hours while only 1 lane for Cavite bound buses and vice versa in the afternoon. I think this was never even tried but it is logical in my opinion.

What MMDA can do now is to implement stricter traffic rules in Bacoor since it is really not very different from the traffic scene in Metro Manila. BUT PLEASE NO TO PINK FENCES & SIGNBOARDS!!! :bash:

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 08:50 PM

Gulat din ako sa G.M. Alvarez (GMA) ang bilis ng asenso... madalas akong dumadaan dito at tingin ko mauunahan pa ata sa pag asenso ang Silang hehehe :lol: ... sa ngayon marami ngang jeepneys at tricycles dito na bumibyahe (kaya super traffic pag rush hour)... kaya hiling ko kay Cong. Pidi e masolusyunan naman ito by widening and improving Gov. Drive kasi major artery ito going to other Calabarzon towns & cities...
I think the town of GMA was planned as a major housing-hub of Cavite... pero parang limited ang town na ito in terms of area compared to Dasma, Carmona and Silang kaya parang napaka-crowded na ng lugar (see Google Earth)... Well I consider it one of the fastest improving towns in Cavite --- magkano na kaya ang real estate prices dito? Sa Dasma at Carmona kasi ang mamahal na! I also like the accessibility of GMA --- malapit sa SLEX at Aguinaldo... and Gov Drive runs through it...

Thanks for the additional pics of Campos ave. brother... With this, it only shows that there is no longer any provision for widening of this main road at the heart of Dasma... mula sa tapat ng Popoy's to vicinity of Gate 1, ang sikip lalo na pag nakasalubong mo ang buses during rush hour... at sa Guevarra St nga merun construction ng STI, e di malamang lalong sisikip ito... again paging Cong. Pidi... :)

I agree mabilis talaga ang pag asenso ng GMA. Dati syang part ng Carmona kung di ako nagkakamali. (almost?) Totally urbanized na sya ayon sa Cavite website. Para sa akin, isa syang model town dahil isa rin syang malaking resettlement area for Metro Manila informal settlers noon na maunlad na ngayon. Sa pagkaka alam ko mas mura pa rin ang lupa dito compared sa Dasma at Carmona. Pero sa tingin ko mas maunlad pa rin in terms of income ang Silang kasi sa laki ng land area nito, sa mahal ng lupa, kita sa agriculture at ilang business establishments.

Dapat talaga more widening projects ng Governor's Drive. Naalala ko nung 90's pinalawak na to. Naabutan ko pa to dati tig-1 lane lang yata. :D Masikip na talaga yung roads sa Poblacion Dasma, di na ako umaasa na magkaroon pa ng widening kasi masikip na rin yung lugar. :ohno:

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 09:04 PM

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The dense Bulihan, Silang (lower left) and General Mariano Alvarez (upper right) area traversed by Governor's Drive.

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 09:40 PM

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Poblacion, Dasmariñas is also dense. Notice the narrow Guevarra Street (quite odd that's its a provincial road). It currently serves as the entrance to the town proper for public vehicles (buses from Manila & jeepneys from Bagong Bayan). It should have been widened into a 4 lane avenue had the provincial government saw its importance in the area.

bonixx

May 28th, 2007, 09:57 PM

Wow sobrang hi res ang Cavite sa Google kelan kaya ang Lucena aheheh,Nice photos tol'x_md i think its still a part of Dasma...tol ano nga pangalan ng Grill na maraming Bambo na may Barkong Concept along Aguinaldo hi-way?looks so kool noon di ko lang marecognize...

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 10:13 PM

^^ Water Village restaurant yun bro. sa tabi ng SM Bacoor. :)

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 10:32 PM

BOTTLENECK AREAS ALONG AGUINALDO HIGHWAY

BACOOR
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LONGOS

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TALABA, ST. DOMINIC & NIOG

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SM CITY BACOOR

IMUS

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PALICO & NUENO AVE.

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ROBINSON'S PLACE IMUS

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EMI YAZAKI...usually from 5-6pm only

DASMARIÑAS

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GUEVARRA ST. & MANGUBAT AVE.

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PALA-PALA

This is how it looks like...
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Now you can scream!!! :nuts: :lol:
Travel time from Dasmariñas to Makati via Aguinaldo Highway:
usual: 1 1/2-2 hours
early morning(madaling araw): around 40 minutes

lochinvar

May 28th, 2007, 10:32 PM

Mayaman and Cavite dahil sa dami ng industries. I remember the Gov. used to go to Japan and transact business on Cavite's behalf. Can Cavite do the same thing and shoulder the bigger portion of the expenses for new highway on those vacant lands? And make provisions for future widening of the highway.

Waldenstrom

May 28th, 2007, 11:11 PM

The national government already has proposals for 3 mega highways. I don't think Cavite provincial can shoulder big portion of the expenses for these.

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According to the news, the CALA North-South Highway will be inaugurated by 2009. Just in time after the Manila-Cavite Express Tollway finishes. :)

Individual municipalities and cities can only fund some road widening & redevelopment. However, Cavite provincial government, i believe, shares big portion for the creation of these new roads:

* Paliparan III – F. de Castro-San Jose-Southwoods-South Luzon Expressway Road
* Sampaloc-Governor Drive Bypass Road
* Paliparan-Kaong-Silang Road
* Langkaan-Biluso Road
* Biluso-Batas-Litlit-Tamakan Road
* Iba-Tubuan-Aguinaldo Highway Road
* Amadeo-Minantok-Santol Road
* Bucandala-Medicion-coastal Road Extension
* Bacao-Santol-Punta Road
* Mataas na Lupa-Banaba Cerca-Pantihan-Tabora-Magallanes connecting Daine & Bancod Road
* Bucal IV-Caputatan Road
* Lumampong Balagbag-Taywanak Ibaba Road
* Mahabang Kahoy-Balagbag-Poblacion I, Amadeo Road
* Inocencio-Conchu Road
* Bgy. 8 –Bgy. 9, Amadeo – Balagbag, Indang Road
* Minantok Silangan-Maymangga-Lalaan 2 Road
* Pasong Santol, Gen. Trias – Tamakan, Amadeo – Silang Road
* Talon-Malinao-Mendez Road
* Minantok Silangan-Santol Road
* Lantic-Maguyam (Pasong Pari) Road
* Kaytitinga III – Buck Estate Road
* Buck Estate – Palumlum Road
* Sulsugin – Mangas II Road
* Mangas II – Esperanza Road
* Mangas II – Marahan Road

Please turn to back pages for the source.

Lucentino

May 29th, 2007, 05:20 AM

Lucentino

May 29th, 2007, 05:28 AM

I agree mabilis talaga ang pag asenso ng GMA. Dati syang part ng Carmona kung di ako nagkakamali. (almost?) Totally urbanized na sya ayon sa Cavite website. Para sa akin, isa syang model town dahil isa rin syang malaking resettlement area for Metro Manila informal settlers noon na maunlad na ngayon. Sa pagkaka alam ko mas mura pa rin ang lupa dito compared sa Dasma at Carmona. Pero sa tingin ko mas maunlad pa rin in terms of income ang Silang kasi sa laki ng land area nito, sa mahal ng lupa, kita sa agriculture at ilang business establishments.

Dapat talaga more widening projects ng Governor's Drive. Naalala ko nung 90's pinalawak na to. Naabutan ko pa to dati tig-1 lane lang yata. :D Masikip na talaga yung roads sa Poblacion Dasma, di na ako umaasa na magkaroon pa ng widening kasi masikip na rin yung lugar. :ohno:

Mabilis nga nagbago ang lugar... nun early 90's di ka raw pwede magpagabi sa GMA kasi madami nag iinuman sa kalsada at magulo ang lugar... tingin ko dahil karamihan ay may trabaho na sa ngayun kaya medyo naging maayos na ang lugar na ito... mas magulo pa nga ata ngayun dun sa Area at Mabuhay sa Dasma e hehehe... ang notorious nalang sa GMA e un traffic!

Kulang nga sa transport hub ang Cavite... yun dasma maraming buses pero 99% e sa Coastal dumadaan... sana magkaron ng ruta ng bus na sa SLEX dadaan... sa GMA meron raw bus pero sa umaga lang...

Yup inabot ko rin na 1 lane lang ang Gov Drive na yan (from Carmona checkpoint - Dasma Pala-pala) kasi nun 2002 lang ata nag-full blast ng widening... pero bitin pa rin dahil may mga portions pa na di kumpleto (mga tulay at sa Batuhan, Dasma) kaya bottle neck pa rin...

Waldenstrom

May 29th, 2007, 06:19 AM

Yung Molino blvd tabi ng St. Dominic sarado pa rin pero mukhang luma na yan shot sa google... Malaking tulong to pag nabuksan para sa mga taga Molino, Palico, Paliparan at GMA na dumadaan sa Coastal... hmm kelan kaya mabubuksan to ha Sen. Villar?

Sobrang crowded na talaga ng mga daan sa Cavite --- Aguinaldo hwy (4 lanes) cannot accomodate the volume anymore... di rin ako pabor sa buhos system na yan biro mo more or less 30 min ka stuck sa traffic... dapat magkaron ng tamang babaan at sakayan tulad sa Ayala Ave... hindi yun kunsan gusto bumaba at sumakay e pwede...

At ang pagpapagawa ng mga bagong daan ay malaking gastos dahil sa right of way pa lang e sobrang mahal na ng magagastos...

Yun LRT extension up to Dasma 2002 pa naririnig ko na ang plano na yan pero 5 yrs after kahit isang poste ng extension wala ata naitayo... Baka ang CALA na yan ay hanggang pangarap din...

Kung natigil na ang bangayan sa pulitika sa Cavite baka naman mas mapabilis na ang mga projects na yan...

May nabasa ako na last year pa tapos yung Molino Boulevard detour. Sa ngayon, may mga nakikita na akong squatters na umaaligid at namamahay sa entrance nito. :ohno: Dapat buksan na.

Meron namang tamang sakayan at babaan sa Cavite, mga pasaway lang talaga ang mga bus at jeepney drivers. Tapos hindi pa mahigpit yung Cavite Traffic enforcers. Sana patikimin na sila ng bagsik ng MMDA. :D

Dapat 2001 pa tapos yung LRT to Bacoor at 2005 pa operational hanggang sa Dasma. Di ko lang alam ang nangyari. Try ko iresearch to.

Yung bangayan sa pulitika, i think patapos na. Unti unti ng nabubuo yung Cavite. Yang pulitika ang sumira sa Cavite.

Waldenstrom

May 29th, 2007, 06:32 AM

Mabilis nga nagbago ang lugar... nun early 90's di ka raw pwede magpagabi sa GMA kasi madami nag iinuman sa kalsada at magulo ang lugar... tingin ko dahil karamihan ay may trabaho na sa ngayun kaya medyo naging maayos na ang lugar na ito... mas magulo pa nga ata ngayun dun sa Area at Mabuhay sa Dasma e hehehe... ang notorious nalang sa GMA e un traffic!

Kulang nga sa transport hub ang Cavite... yun dasma maraming buses pero 99% e sa Coastal dumadaan... sana magkaron ng ruta ng bus na sa SLEX dadaan... sa GMA meron raw bus pero sa umaga lang...

Yup inabot ko rin na 1 lane lang ang Gov Drive na yan (from Carmona checkpoint - Dasma Pala-pala) kasi nun 2002 lang ata nag-full blast ng widening... pero bitin pa rin dahil may mga portions pa na di kumpleto (mga tulay at sa Batuhan, Dasma) kaya bottle neck pa rin...

Nakakapunta na ko sa GMA noon pa at tingin ko di rin sya ganun kadelikado kahit nung 90's. Di ko alam bakit mas magulo sa Bagong Bayan e pareho lang naman silang resettlement areas noon. Mas maangas lang talaga yung mga taga Area sa tingin ko. Naalala ko nun nasa JP Hospital pa kami, grabe puro mga saksakan at bugbugan yung cases. :ohno: I think medyo nabawasan na ngayon.

Dapat talaga magdevelop ng major transport hubs sa Cavite. Sa Dasma, meron sa Robinson's Pala Pala pero di ko alam kung operational yung terminal sa tabi ng WalterMart. Yung GMA dapat magkaroon din. As of now, wala talagang bus companies na magkakaroon ng ruta papunta sa Alabang area. Umaasa lang sila sa jeeps at FX sa ngayon.

Lucentino

May 29th, 2007, 07:17 AM

^^ Mas patok kasi ang FX/van to Alabang from GMA/Dasma kasi mas madaling magpuno...
Ang bus service from GMA/Carmona to Manila (Lawton) e sa umaga lang meron --- sana maging whole day na ang service na ito...
Ang bus service from Dasma/Silang/Tagaytay lahat sa Coastal lang dumadaan --- sana magkaron ng ruta na SLEX dadaan para iwas sa "buhos system"...
How about the train (PNR) service from Carmona to Manila? Meron ba? Di ba may riles malapit sa boundary ng Carmona-Binan? May station ba dito? Malaking tulong ito sa mga commuters...

Waldenstrom

May 29th, 2007, 07:55 AM

^^ Mukhang lalong sisikip sa GMA-Carmona area kapag doon pa dumaan yung mga buses papunta Manila. Alam ko walang station ng PNR sa Carmona sa ngayon. :)

Waldenstrom

May 30th, 2007, 06:21 AM

IMUS

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CATEDRAL DE IMUS

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IMUS PLAZA

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MUNICIPAL HALL

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MUNICIPAL HALL EXTENSION

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IMUS ONLINE (http://imusonline.com/)
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QUAINT IMUS!!! =)

Lucentino

May 30th, 2007, 08:31 AM

Waldenstrom

May 30th, 2007, 08:36 AM

^^ Magkakaroon pa yata ng expansion yung munisipyo nila, kagaya din ng hitsura ng Extension nila, mukhang modern. Try ko kunan ng pic next time. Buti nagssurvive ang mga ganitong malls, para naman hindi na lang puro SM at Robinson's. :D

Jun Aguinaldo Abaya yun bro, nanalo sya sa 1st district. :)

Lucentino

May 30th, 2007, 01:09 PM

Sa dami ng tao sa Cavite kaya nakaka-survive ang mga malls na yan...

Kelan kaya kami magkakaron ng modern municipal hall sa Silang?...

Sinjin P.

May 30th, 2007, 01:11 PM

^^ Imus is a historic town pero mukhang modern ang town hall extension nila... mas mukhang pre-historic pa yun cityhall sa Lucena... Tol sana nakunan mo rin yun FRC at Lotus mall...

Di ba may kandidato dito sa Cavite na "Emilio Aguinaldo" ang name? Panalo ba sya?

I think may Aguinaldo na tumakbo as mayor of Kawit, Cavite. Kaano-ano kayo 'yun ni Emilio? I'm sure related sa kanya 'yun.

RhapsodyBrat

May 30th, 2007, 01:29 PM

^^ si Orange Aguinaldo yun. he ran as vice-mayor i think. i'm guessing grandson or great-grandson niya (kasi maraming apo si Aguinaldo na dala ang pangalan niya--as in Emilio Aguinaldo III, Emiliana Aguinaldo Suntay, etc.).

naku ang Imus, historic nga, malakas naman magpatong ng tax! kaya pala may elevator sila sa munisipyo. hmp...

Waldenstrom

May 30th, 2007, 09:22 PM

^^ Ilang floors ba yung municipal hall ng Imus at bakit kailangan pa ng elevator? Anyway, sa Dasma naman may elevator ang footbridge. :D Iniisip ko na lang para sa may mga disabled & senior citizens yan, sana hindi abusuhin ng mga tamad. :D Kayang-kaya ng Silang magpagawa ng modern municipal hall, nakalimutan ko na itsura ng munisipyo nila. Anyway, ang dapat talaga siguro unahing pagandahin yung Cavite Provincial Capitol. Ang gaganda nung sa iba e. :D

bonixx

May 31st, 2007, 11:49 AM

^^wow! nice Photo's of Imus tol, Yes maganda lagyan din ng Extension yung Kabilang side ng Munisipyo it looks grand i can imagine it already...nice to know na may elvetor pala tong munisipyo na ito,kahit IMO ay four level lang ito...

Waldenstrom

May 31st, 2007, 02:16 PM

If ever magkakaroon pa ng expansion ang Imus municipal hall, sana i-preserve na lang nila yung luma kasi authentic na bahay na bato 'to. Yung sa Dasma, nung pinaayos ni Sen. Drilon yung munisipyo, gumawa lang ng bagong building at hindi pinagiba yung luma. :)

Waldenstrom

May 31st, 2007, 07:55 PM

Fernando tasked to ease Bacoor gridlock (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/?page=police4_may30_2007)
By Rio N. Araja

TRAFFIC planners are dealing with the gridlock at the southern fringes of the metropolis to ease vehicular flow in major roads.

Metro Manila Development Authority Chairman Bayani Fernando said the heavy volume on the two-lane Aguinaldo Highway in Bacoor continues to cause snarls extending to the cities of Parañaque and Las Piñas.

Another agency official blamed the stop-and-go system of public utility vehicles for every 30 minutes, otherwise known as buhos, for the continued bottleneck.

Fernando said he met with the officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways, Cavite Gov. Erineo Maliksi, Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla, Parañaque Rep. Cynthia Villar and Las Piñas City Mayor Imelda Aguilar to discuss measures to resolve the traffic mess in their localities.

He said the Land Transportation Office was part of the technical team in drawing up a masterplan to be carried out in Bacoor after a survey was made.

“We are still studying what traffic reduction plans to adopt for Bacoor,” he told Standard Today.

Sidewalk clearing, the expansion of Aguinaldo Highway, installation of U-turn slots, traffic fixtures and signages, filling of potholes and the construction of footbridges are among the measures lined up, according to Fernando.

But he said Cavite was unsited for the Unified Vehicular Volume Reduction Program, which he had enforced on metropolitan roads.

Traders and other business operators from Cavite and Metro Manila have complained about the standstill in Bacoor, prompting President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to tap Fernando’s expertise.

While Bacoor is Cavite’s nearest town via the Coastal Road exit in Parañaque, Las Piñas lies east of Bacoor and is separated by Zapote River along their common boundary.

“We wouldn’t mind MMDA coming to our rescue insofar as traffic management is concerned because they are widely acclaimed traffic experts,” Maliksi said in a statement.

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Installation of U-Turn slots may only be possible after Aguinaldo Highway's expansion.

bonixx

May 31st, 2007, 10:24 PM

Ahehehe kasali na pala ngayon ang Bacoor sa MMDA...expect the light Pink Urinal,Railings,foot bridge,sky blue Equipments and office...ahhehehe

lochinvar

June 1st, 2007, 07:29 AM

Waldenstrom

June 1st, 2007, 12:27 PM

"Sidewalk clearing, the expansion of Aguinaldo Highway, installation of U-turn slots, traffic fixtures and signages, filling of potholes and the construction of footbridges are among the measures lined up, according to Fernando."

Pure cosmetics, not revolutionary.

Yes, definitely not revolutionary but at least something is being done while waiting for the completion of Manila-Cavite Expressway, LRT Extension & the upcoming 3 mega highway projects. It doesn't promise complete traffic jam obliteration but it will surely alleviate Cavite traffic even a bit. That's all we are looking forward for now. We cannot be too hasty. :)

mygz14

June 1st, 2007, 03:11 PM

For those living in the towns of Noveleta, Kawit,Rosario and the City of Cavite, there is an option avoid the traffic at Bacoor by riding Metro Star Ferry :)

SCHEDULE AS FOLLOWS

TO MALL OF ASIA
6:30AM
9:30AM
1:30PM
4:00PM

TO CAVITE CITY
7:45AM
11:00AM
3:00PM
6:00PM

The terminal in Cavite is located at Paseo de Barangay, at the back of Cavite City Hall while the terminal at BayCity is located near the Church.

About the fee, I have yet to know :D

Waldenstrom

June 1st, 2007, 03:55 PM

^^ That's very nice to know!!! :)

mygz14

June 1st, 2007, 06:49 PM

I hope people would patronize this service. The last time there was a ferry service was from Cavite City - CCP which didn't went well. True that there is no mall in Cavite, but Mall of Asia will be more accessible than SM Bacoor due to this. 30 mins travel. :)

Waldenstrom

June 1st, 2007, 07:16 PM

^^ Cool! Does it take an hour from Cavite City to SM Bacoor? Do you have an idea on the capacity of each ferry? This is a great news sa Cavite City people. :)

mygz14

June 1st, 2007, 07:27 PM

Still unknown :) I'll ride the ferry maybe this Sunday or next week. :D

RhapsodyBrat

June 2nd, 2007, 07:45 AM

^^ Cool! Does it take an hour from Cavite City to SM Bacoor? Do you have an idea on the capacity of each ferry? This is a great news sa Cavite City people. :)

kung baby bus ang sasakyan, oo pwedeng abuting ng up to 1 hour papuntang bacoor.

yung dating ferry service, around 50-70 passengers ang capacity niya usually. umaga at hapon ang skeds nun. nasa Php70 ang pamasahe--small price to pay for the wonderful experience of traveling by sea and avoiding the traffic. sana nga mag-boom uli kung may ferry service na uli.

tungkol pala sa mga Aguinaldo na tumakbo sa Kawit, si Tik Aguinaldo ang mayor nila at si Emilio "Orange" Aguinaldo III ang vice-mayor. ang galing di ba.

at tsaka wag kayong ganyan--i like the color "MMDA pink.":lol: :lol: ano kayang pantone yun?! but seriously, i like how Bayani Fernando is firm about implementing the ordinances and laws of MMDA kaya sana magbenefit ang Cavite sa nasabi nilang plano.

mygz14

June 3rd, 2007, 03:02 AM

It is operated by Metro Star Ferry. One of the bidders on the Pasig River Ferry Service.

Waldenstrom

June 3rd, 2007, 09:01 AM

Malamang magbboom uli yang ferry service. At sana affordable pa din katulad nyang P70. :)

Waldenstrom

June 3rd, 2007, 01:01 PM

DASMARIÑAS
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Guevarra St.
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Salitran
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Diamond Village
IMUS
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Athena Executive Village
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San Miguel Yamamura Asia
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Anabu Kostal
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Makro
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Grand Parkplace Village
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Parkplace Strip
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EMI Yazaki
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Sun City Plaza
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Nueno Avenue
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FRC Supermall / Puregold Imus
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New McDonald's in Palico II

BACOOR
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Cavite Coliseum & Casino Filipino
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Water Village
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Tiangge ng Bayan
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to Tirona Highway
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Niog
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Talaba
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Longos
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Manila-Cavite Expressway Extension

Sinjin P.

June 3rd, 2007, 01:03 PM

^ Oh the slums :puke:

Anyway, FRC Supermall looks decent from the outside. What's in there?

Waldenstrom

June 3rd, 2007, 01:30 PM

^^ Those slums is the Longos Taylan Community and is actually a fishing village/barangay in Bacoor but from what I know, they are not squatters. I'm not sure though.

FRC Supermall is huge. It actually looks smaller in photos. It contains the usual mall has: department store, cinemas, etc. There is also a FRC Mall in Bacoor. :)

Sinjin P.

June 3rd, 2007, 01:31 PM

^ Yeah, those areas in Bacoor and Kawit are depressing. When we went there, the coastal areas were full of slums and floating trash

Waldenstrom

June 3rd, 2007, 01:34 PM

Longos: Community Struggle against Forced Displacements (http://www.hic-net.org/document.asp?PID=195)

On 7 February 2004, President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo led the ground breaking ceremony to mark the launch of the $114 million Cavite Coastal Road - R1 Expressway Extension Project, a toll road that will connect Metro Manila, especially the airports and piers, to the towns and export zone factories along the coast of Cavite, 11.3 kilometers to Noveleta. The President said the project was conceived 16 years ago and she wanted it to be her gift to the people of Cavite. The activity received extensive media coverage.

The CCR-R1 is a build-operate-transfer project. The project sponsor is the UEM-Mara Philippines Corporation which is owned by Cesar Virata, who was Prime Minister under President Ferdinand Marcos. UMPC leads a group of Filipino and foreign investors putting money into the project, including a $70 million loan from the International Finance Corporation-World Bank.

According to the IFC-World Bank, the first project design involved reclaiming land from the sea and would have removed some 5,000 families. This was later changed to the construction of a viaduct. However, some 600 families would still have to be removed under the new plan.

Aling Jovy and other leaders from Longos where the ground breaking ceremony was taking place waited for the President early in the day but were unable to meet her. While speeches were being made about the project and the prosperity it will bring, the Longos leaders were worried about their immediate future, their homes, and their work. Two days earlier they were told unmistakably by a presidential assistant on resettlement that demolitions would start as soon as classes ended in March 2004. They were not hopeful that they would get a fair deal from the government.

The Longos Taylan community was one of the barangays to be affected by the project. It has 177 families: 111 are structure owners, while 41 are renters and 25 are sharers. There are some 165 structures, some 54 of which would be unaffected but are close to the project. According to an Urban Poor Associates survey, most of the families earn their income from fishing or farming oysters and mussels. A few are mussel, oyster and fishpond operators, while many work at the fishpens, or plant and harvest mussels and oysters. The community women work most often as vendors. Being near Metro Manila, they have no problem selling their produce.

In February 2003, almost a year to the day before the President's ground breaking ceremony, Department of Public Works and Highways personnel informed the people they would be removed for the project. They were promised compensation for their house structures, regardless of whether they had land titles or not. People said some of the government personnel even suggested the affected families could jack up the compensation price on condition that the extra would be divided between them and the government personnel.

Then in October 2003, the government called the Longos residents to a meeting at the barangay hall where they were informed that the government's offer had changed from compensation to relocation with P15,000 financial assistance for each family. They were shown nice pictures of the relocation site and many accepted the offer. They were promised jobs either at the project construction site or at the export processing zone factories.

Another meeting was scheduled for the following Saturday but when the day came they were instead ferried by buses to the relocation site in Tanza which is nearly 25 kilometers from Longos. They saw dilapidated houses, without windows or doors, and overrun with vines. The site had no classrooms or clinics. Grass was taller than the houses. Water and electricity services were absent. It was built some seven years before during the administration of former President Fidel Ramos. The site is inland and far from the sea, the main source of income of the Longos families.

Most of the residents realized they would not be able to survive in such a place. Most, if not all, changed their minds after the visit.

Around this time a UPA staff person learned from a government agency that a demolition operation in Longos was being planned in connection with a project being funded by the IFC. A UPA staff person visited the area and met the people. They decided they would visit the IFC office in Makati.

To penetrate the tight building security, the 30 leaders went inside singly and were able to meet Mr. Jesse Ang, an IFC official. He claimed that IFC could not do anything about their problems and pointed them instead to UMPC, the project sponsor.

Around this time, UPA found the IFC website and downloaded the project's Resettlement Action Plan. This information became handy when people learned that on 6 November 2003 the DPWH would start its demolition operations. Copies of the RAP were distributed to the leaders. The residents raised protest banners in front of their houses, including some calling on the World Bank to stop the planned eviction. The Samahang Nagkakaisang Mamamayan ng Longos Taylan wrote to Vipul Bhagat, IFC's country manager, urging him to stop the demolition and relocation because the resettlement being offered did not conform with the RAP's provisions. Copies of the SNMLT letter were also sent to several government agencies and UMPC.

Members of the community read and studied the RAP, even though it was in English. It was discussed during meetings. They found that the government's offer varied from the provisions of the RAP on resettlement and compensation. For example, the government compensates only owners with legal titles to the land. The government also had no clear plan about jobs for them once they are relocated. It made vague promises about giving priority to Longos residents in the hiring of construction workers needed by the project and to jobs at factories in the export processing zone. But most residents complained that the government did not seem to know that in Longos and other seaside barangays, most family members earn their income from the sea, either as fishermen or mussel and oyster farmers, while the women and children work as vendors of their produce. What would they do inland?

Demolition Stopped Temporarily

The November 6 demolition did not take place. DPWH officials said only "voluntary" demolitions would take place.

On 5 February 2004, Longos leaders and UPA met with Undersecretary Nestor Ponce, presidential technical adviser on resettlement. He recounted the old information received by the people from other government officials. However, he told them the government was determined to implement the project with the President herself attending the project's ground breaking ceremony, which actually took place two days later. He also told them demolitions would take place after the end of classes in the last week of March.
A week later, DPWH and UMPC representatives and the barangay chairman called the people to a meeting at the barangay hall. The government did not provide any new information, except to say that they had done some improvements in the Tanza resettlement site.

This was when UPA organized a research team to gather data mainly on how many families would be affected and their sources of income. The research found that, as mentioned above, some 600 families would be affected by the project and many of them were dependent on fishing and oyster and mussel farming for their income.

On February 19, UPA and SNMLT wrote to Ms. Rachel Kyte, director of the Environment and Social Department of the IFC in Washington. They raised four issues: the magnitude of the demolition, the loss of income, the resettlement site, and compensation. On 23 February, Kyte responded saying that they were preparing a response to the February 19 letter.

On February 29, a team of three leaders and a UPA person visited the Tanza resettlement site. They found the place had not undergone any repairs or improvement at all as promised by the government, except that the tall grass had been torched in some places. They met some of the Longos families who had "volunteered" to relocate in Tanza. The houses given them were still dilapidated, nearly half of the P15,000 financial assistance had been spent for water and electricity installations, while the rest of the money had all been spent for food. Two families complained they had not yet received the promised financial assistance of P15,000. The place was simply too far from Longos, their former source of income. They were not earning anything and were going hungry.

When this information spread in the community it stiffened the community's determination not to go to Tanza which by that time had become synonymous with hunger and misery.
Upon UMPC's suggestion, UPA and SNMLT called for an inter-agency meeting to be held at the Longos barangay hall on 3 March 2004. The meeting was called off when UPA and SNMLT found out that only minor officials would come to the meeting.

Kyte's response came on March 2, answering point-by-point the issues raised in the February 19 letter. She responded to the six requests of the people: (1) complete and install the necessary structures and basic services, such as light and water in the resettlement area prior to actual resettlement; (2) all those who would be affected by the project be included as beneficiaries, such as structure owners, renters and sharers; (3) compensation for structure owners who do not wish to be included among those resettled, based on fair market value of the property; (4) assurance that compensation will be given to the affected families at the time of actual resettlement; (5) assurance that students will be accepted upon transfer to the resettlement site, and (6) a memorandum of agreement (MOA) would be drawn up on all points agreed upon before the affected families are actually resettled.

The Longos people in the meantime were getting worried. The end of classes was fast approaching and it seemed the government would go ahead with relocating them to Tanza. UPA and SNMLT wrote again on March 6 to Kyte about what the leaders saw at the Tanza resettlement site.

Project Adjusted To Avoid Displacement

On March 12, Ms. Jennifer Eñano-Bote, UMPC general manager, sent a short letter to the SNMLT informing them that they had found an improved project alignment to avoid demolishing the community, pending approval by the TRB. This development was met with jubilation by the community. People began repairing and improving their homes.
On April 1 a team went to visit the Toll Regulatory Board office to validate the UMPC proposed alignment and to lobby said office to favorably consider such an adjustment. The official they met there, however, said the TRB had not yet decided on the proposed adjustment. He sounded negative about the proposal, claiming the proposed adjustment would raise the cost of the project. On April 5, UPA and SNMLT wrote the IFC about the UMPC's proposed adjustment and TRB's possible non-agreement with it. The letter ended urging IFC to do something about the situation.

Later on the very same day (April 5), IFC's letter came. It mentioned that UMPC had made "additional changes in the road alignment to avoid the involuntary resettlement of the families currently living in the 42 dwellings" (which had grown to 165 structures), and "DPWH has agreed to suspend all relocation activities on March 11, 2004." On April 21 another letter came from IFC as a response to UPA's and SNMLT's April 5 letter which reiterated its information on the improved road alignment. She mentioned that if TRB "were to reject UMPC's proposal and the families in Longos were affected in the final alignment, IFC will ensure that these families are included in the updated RAP and the compensation and relocation measures meet World Bank Group standards."

On 20 May 2004, Longos leaders and UPA were invited by TRB and UMPC to a meeting. Present at the meeting were representatives from UMPC, Eng. Nick R. Tancioco, and TRB's Exequiel C. Mangahas. It was presided by Amado A. Salvador, an independent consultant who works with Asia Halcrow. At the meeting the TRB representative mentioned that TRB had agreed to the proposed adjustment. UMPC said that their engineers had found a way of improving/ strengthening the road alignment and expanding some meters to the sea instead of into the houses of the people. The expansion into the sea will not affect the fishpens and oyster and mussel farms. This will entail additional expense but will not delay the project.

The meeting ended with smiles and clapping, with one leader saying their Tanza nightmare had finally been laid to rest.