sampaloc manila,

ung mga kalsada dito may pangalan ng congressman, sarap i-umpog...
naka-tiles pa ung name niya, grr, kapal ng mukha
(4th district)

someone told me sampaloc used to be the home of several movie stars... oh how the times have changed...

In Naga:
1. Spaghetti wires...... Newei, this is very common in Philippine cities....
2. J. Hernandez Avenue.... I don't know why they called it an avenue, very narrow and ugly.. buildings are not even painted...

sa sampaloc, kalsada namin pangalan ay provinces ng pilipinas
like cebu palawan etc etc

^^what's wrong naming streets of our provinces :colgate:

here :
to many trisibots :gaah:

i hate pedestrian overpasses, its the perfect way to destroy the view of a building :( i hope they make underpasses instead

Naga:
the unorganized stalls of the vendors at the city plaza and of course, the bundles of wires

Naga:
the unorganized stalls of the vendors at the city plaza and of course, the bundles of wires

Cebu City
- carbon market ->there are a lot of pickpockets, snatchers, name it! also, some vendors just squat their baskets,carts anywhere even in the middle of the streets...:bash:

Cebu City:
dapat may access roads yung mga nakatira sa busay patungo sa may banilad. kung tatayo ka sa may trans-central highway, kitang kita mo na nag univesrity of cebu sa may baba, napakalapit lang talaga. pero kailangan ko pa magdrive ng halos 4 na kilometro para makarating lang sa BTC.

^^ pero for a tourist like me, thats what gives Colon st. its charm.. :) (except for the pickpockets..well, nakakdagdag din yun ng charm kahit papaano)

^^Tama ka @Waway... Oo, marami talagang Cebuanos ang na iirita sa Colon dahil sa itsura ng lugar na parang lumang luma na at napaka gulo. Unlike sa bagong Cebu ngayon which is the midtown and uptown area na modern ang dating at malinis. Pero kung babasehan ang mga feedbacks ng mga turista specially foreign tourists, they find Colon unique and interesting. Pero kaso lang, parang marumi nga talaga at magulo ayon sa mga taga Cebu pero ayon naman sa mga taga ibang lugar, mas maganda pa raw at malinis ang Colon kaysa sa kanilang downtown.
Mas mabuti na rin na may contrast para exciting...hehe
Anyway hinahanapan na naman ng paraan ng local officials para mapaganda pang lalo ang Colon na hindi mawawala ang historical value nya. Pero yun nga mahirap coz of migration, dumadami na ang pumupunta dito sa Cebu tapos wala namang bahay kaya sila natutulog sa tabitabi na lang, walang makakain kaya ayun gumagawa ng crimen. Yan ang malaking problema.

same goes for quiapo/escolta too :) i find it more interesting than makati..mas mararamdaman mo ang "spirit" ng city sa mga ganyang lugar

to root up the problemsssss in the philippines? blame the politicians!!! they handle improper their obligations! they just keep posted money in their banks. shame to them! it's not the people we blame for and accounted for having no proper way of living, they just the result of how disorganized our country is by those seated corrupt-personas in our government offices. we do have money in the philippines to settle-up a modest cities accross philippines, siyempre, uunahin muna nila ang palakihan ng pera sa bank accounts nila.

kaya hinding hindi na po talaga ma-improve ang pinas. negative na po talaga ako sa pinas.

Yes, blame it to the politicians... and blame it also to those lazy people... Who are they to say they are not given a descent living by those corrupt politicians? Sino ba ang binoto nila? Sino ba ang tumanggap ng suhol? Huh! Meron din iba jan, matigas pa sa bakal ang buto pero nanlilimos lang at yan ang naiinisan ko sa isang tao. Nagagawa nga ng mga taong may kapansanan ang kumita ng hindi nang hihingi, sila pa kaya na kumpleto pa pati ipin...grrr

Para naman sa akin, gumaganda na ang ekonomiya Pilipinas. Napakarami nang investors ang nagkandarapa na mag invest dito, "BULLISH" nga daw sila sa ating ekonomiya ngayon kaya sila nag uunahan na makapag tayo ng mga gusali nila.

relax...mga puso nyo...:D

^^andam nalan sa imong panagang diha bai...hehe

Pero gwapo sad lagi ka mag talikod bai sa? Talikodgenic man sad diay ka, pariha ta :D

we do accept "lazy" people but i think it's only a minor one. thus, the major one is the politicians - who rule nothing! like for an instance, the wowowee show, are you blaming those poor people (na sobra daw karami ang nagpipila sa labas para lang makapasok) and...want to win some cash? or even to recieved 500 from the 'bullish' wellie? what if napanood mo sa isang tanghali on tv na nandoon ang isang relative mo and joining some segments sa show nila?

^^ its undeniable, poverty is what forces these people to undertake such subhuman and degrading actions. Many Filipinos would prostitute themselves or sell illegal drugs because they have nothing to eat.

@ demented pigeon, and who'se to blame? are you going to consider these kind of people as ''lazy people''?

^^ok :D

@ demented pigeon, and who'se to blame? are you going to consider these kind of people as ''lazy people''?

no. laziness is not an endemic disease for the poor only. the fact is poverty is not merely a social problem but a systemic one. the reason poverty persists maybe because poverty is needed in the kind of society we live in. Not only is it needed but it is a direct consequence of it. The best way is to change our society to one that is totally independent of poverty. One way is to empower the poor.
Let us stop assuming that they are always on the receiving end of aid. Once in a while, WE are the ones needing their help. The progress of our country lis in the 30% of our population that are below the poverty line. we should stop thinking that they are a liability and start thinking of them as an asset to our development.
Empowerment entails both political, social, and economic.

Political. we say we have the freeiest electoral system. but we always see political butterflies come election season. Maybe the reason the people don't choose good officials is because all the candidates out there are substandard. Ano pa nga ba ang magagawa mo kung mga kandidato puro mga epal din. Masama din ba kung gawing batayan ng mga mamamayan ang kumukulong sikmura nila para bumoto. Kung tayong burgis may pinagaralan at may pagaari, siyempre iisipin natin iyon. Pero sila walang wala. Patas din naman kung kapakanan nila ang isipin nila.

Social (specifically education)
hindi patas ang edukasyon. kung public schools ay substandard at mga private schools lang minsan may quality, halatang may discrmination na pagdating sa edukasyon kasi sinasabi na natin na tayong may pera lang ang may karapatan sa de-kalidad na edukasyon kasi ang gobyerno natin ayaw ayusin ang batayang edukasyon mula elementarya hanggang highschool.

Economic. aanhin ng taumbayan ang 5% economic growth kung hindi naman din sila makikinabang dito. It should be necessary that our people have direct participation in our economy not just as passive actors or as labor but as stakeholders as well.

no. laziness is not an endemic disease for the poor only. the fact is poverty is not merely a social problem but a systemic one. the reason poverty persists maybe because poverty is needed in the kind of society we live in. Not only is it needed but it is a direct consequence of it. The best way is to change our society to one that is totally independent of poverty. One way is to empower the poor.
Let us stop assuming that they are always on the receiving end of aid. Once in a while, WE are the ones needing their help. The progress of our country lis in the 30% of our population that are below the poverty line. we should stop thinking that they are a liability and start thinking of them as an asset to our development.
Empowerment entails both political, social, and economic.

Political. we say we have the freeiest electoral system. but we always see political butterflies come election season. Maybe the reason the people don't choose good officials is because all the candidates out there are substandard. Ano pa nga ba ang magagawa mo kung mga kandidato puro mga epal din. Masama din ba kung gawing batayan ng mga mamamayan ang kumukulong sikmura nila para bumoto. Kung tayong burgis may pinagaralan at may pagaari, siyempre iisipin natin iyon. Pero sila walang wala. Patas din naman kung kapakanan nila ang isipin nila.

Social (specifically education)
hindi patas ang edukasyon. kung public schools ay substandard at mga private schools lang minsan may quality, halatang may discrmination na pagdating sa edukasyon kasi sinasabi na natin na tayong may pera lang ang may karapatan sa de-kalidad na edukasyon kasi ang gobyerno natin ayaw ayusin ang batayang edukasyon mula elementarya hanggang highschool.

Economic. aanhin ng taumbayan ang 5% economic growth kung hindi naman din sila makikinabang dito. It should be necessary that our people have direct participation in our economy not just as passive actors or as labor but as stakeholders as well.

i have to respect with your views..thanks for sharing of your thoughts! :) kasi iba kasi ang way ng politika sa labas ng pilipinas. :cheers:

^^kaya nga charter change na tayo... diba?

^^ mas pabor muna ako character change bago charter change

^^ mas pabor muna ako character change bago charter change


I've heard so much of character change. How do they propose to do that (concrete plan of action)? Who will lead?

Butuan City

1. Mga jeepney drivers, dili magpatuo! dugay parking sige pangita pasahero!
2. Mga excavation sa roads para sa Water district sa Butuan. 1 yr na, ala pa gihapon nahuman!
3. Sige baha!
4. Mga tao, walang pakealam sa city!
5. Kahit may mga traffic enforcers, walay gamit kay sige lang traffic!

those traffic aides are paid by our taxes and yet they do not perform their job well.

they could not even apprehend illegal parking

those jeeps should not just stop here and there especially during rush hour..can you imagine stopping almost at the center of the street?

gamay ang dalan..daghan sakyanan...gahi pa mga ulo...dili pa mu trabaho mga traffic enforcers.....chaos ang dalan...wtf!

kung dati sa 100miLLion
90 miLLion ang ibubuLsa niLa
tsaka 10 miLLion ang gagastusin para sa mga tao

kung mai character change na
10 miLLion na Lang ang ibubuLsa niLa
tsaka 90 miLLion na ang para sa mga tao...

o san Pa kau??

^_^

Miami

1. Insane traffic, getting worse.

2. Horrible/reckless/rude drivers.

3. High cost of living (mostly related to housing), lower than average income.

4. Lack of parks, open spaces (aside from the beach).

5. Lack of public transportation (for a metro area of 5 million people, there is just one MetroRail line)

6. Only one main supermarket chain (Publix). Winn-Dixie sucks!

7. If you're not into the whole clubbing/South Beach scene, there really isn't much to do here.

8. High crime (although probably no worse than most cities)

9. Threat of hurricanes for 6 months of the year.

10. A power grid that is at risk of leaving thousands without power for sometimes weeks resulting from anything more powerful than a weak tropical storm.

11. Unbearable humidity, especially in the summer (thank god for AC!).

12. People who are rude/often don't speak English.

yung mga trikes ba jan eh bumababa ng maynila?

Mandaue City

1. I hate g*ddam m****f**ing dispatchers, 21B (Ibabao, Mandaue - Jones - Colon) jeepney drivers and 27 (Danao City - Cebu City) jeepney drivers along the highway.


Lapu-Lapu City

1. Interior roads are worse than you imagine. Potholes here and everywhere. And yes, aspalto lang, not concrete.


Iligan City

1. Some of the politicians are using the trapo style. Hehehehe...
2. The south bound terminal, created out of haste.

In LapuLapu City naman:

Opon Mercado/Poblacion Roads are very dusty and disorganized.

CebuCity:

Skywalks in Fuente osmeña - a lot of beggars... parang ginawa na nilang bahay ang skywalk...

Downtown - those families living along the sidewalks... ginawang kusina ang haligi ng isang building at pag gabi, ginagawang kwarto ang sidewalk...:ohno:

-mga burikat/prostitutes, nakaka suka tingnan...

^^ yes yo, i like quiapo more than makati... mas exciting doon mag lakad.

i prefer the neutral part of manila...bay area..:)

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I live in Pasay City for almost 10 years na. Here are the worst (even become number one sa buong bansa) things on this place.

- Prostitutions (along edsa-rotonda, mga puta at bugaw na susunod sa 'yo pagnaglalakad ka, makikita mo sila 24hrs sa lugar na ito.)
- Illegal drugs (harap-harapan ang pagbibintahan nito sa isang lugar sa pasay)
- Garbage Everywhere (ipikit mo lang mata mo kapag sumasakay ka ng LRT alam mo na kung sa Pasay ka na, maaamoy mo na ang baho ng palengke)
- Mga buayang chocolate boys (pasay city traffic aide), MMDA at pulis
- Corrupt Local Government (saan ka makakakita na 450M contract para sa paghahakot ng basura na walang bidding?)
- Illegal Gambling (saklaan everywhere)
- Traffic (mapapamura ka sa inis, ?%$@^!!!)
- Uncivilized jeepney at bus drivers (subukan mong magbyahe sa Pasay)
- Illegal jeepney at bus terminals
- Illegal and professional squatters (nakakaawa at nakakainis rin ang mga ito)
- Side walk vendors (hehehe...itatawa ko na lang ito. sila ang mga may ari ng bangketa kaya sa gitna ka na lang ng kalsada maglakad)
- Hold uppers and snatchers (sabihin ko pa kung saan banda maraming snatcher, sa may edsa rotonda papuntang malibay)
- Bar, Beerhouse, Videoke at may floorshow pa!
- Beggars at mga palaboy sa daan
- Maraming tambay at tamad
- Flood (dahil sa basura nagkakaroon ng baha)
- Pollutions (magtambay ka sa EDSA ng tatlong oras at mangulangot ka makikita mo ang polusyon....hehehe! Pwede kang maglakad sa Ilog dahil sa dami ng basura nakalutang.)

Kayo na ang bahalng magdagdag baka may kulang pa!

These are the sad truth about the place I considered as my 2nd home city.
Hope that the government will address all these .

in cebu city like in all other cities, squatters.

I live in Pasay City for almost 10 years na. Here are the worst (even become number one sa buong bansa) things on this place.

- Prostitutions (along edsa-rotonda, mga puta at bugaw na susunod sa 'yo pagnaglalakad ka, makikita mo sila 24hrs sa lugar na ito.)
- Illegal drugs (harap-harapan ang pagbibintahan nito sa isang lugar sa pasay)
- Garbage Everywhere (ipikit mo lang mata mo kapag sumasakay ka ng LRT alam mo na kung sa Pasay ka na, maaamoy mo na ang baho ng palengke)
- Mga buayang chocolate boys (pasay city traffic aide), MMDA at pulis
- Corrupt Local Government (saan ka makakakita na 450M contract para sa paghahakot ng basura na walang bidding?)
- Illegal Gambling (saklaan everywhere)
- Traffic (mapapamura ka sa inis, ?%$@^!!!)
- Uncivilized jeepney at bus drivers (subukan mong magbyahe sa Pasay)
- Illegal jeepney at bus terminals
- Illegal and professional squatters (nakakaawa at nakakainis rin ang mga ito)
- Side walk vendors (hehehe...itatawa ko na lang ito. sila ang mga may ari ng bangketa kaya sa gitna ka na lang ng kalsada maglakad)
- Hold uppers and snatchers (sabihin ko pa kung saan banda maraming snatcher, sa may edsa rotonda papuntang malibay)
- Bar, Beerhouse, Videoke at may floorshow pa!
- Beggars at mga palaboy sa daan
- Maraming tambay at tamad
- Flood (dahil sa basura nagkakaroon ng baha)
- Pollutions (magtambay ka sa EDSA ng tatlong oras at mangulangot ka makikita mo ang polusyon....hehehe! Pwede kang maglakad sa Ilog dahil sa dami ng basura nakalutang.)

Kayo na ang bahalng magdagdag baka may kulang pa!

These are the sad truth about the place I considered as my 2nd home city.
Hope that the government will address all these .

Nasabi mu na ata lahat, kulang na lang siguro sumpain na tong Pasay... :lol:

Hehehe! Hindi na sya magiging "Dream City" kundi "Damn City" na....pero hindi naman sa ganun. Kailangan lang talaga ng magaling na leader sa Pasay City para maayos ang lahat ng problema.

North Caloocan City... madaming magnanakaw ng tubig, cable, kuryente, telepono, etc...

hahay.. normal n tlga yang mga yan sa pinas...

tara na biyahe tayo ng ating makita ang ganda ng Pilipinas ang galing ng Pilipino...... :lol: :lol: :lol:

regine, is that you?:lol:

Cebu was "My City" in 97-98 and again sometime in 2000.

Since the ACC is a walking distance from my boarding house in C. Borces St., Mabolo, I decided to walk.

Along the way, I don't know if it is still there but, there was this 100-m stretch of slum along a particular street (near Cabantan or maybe Cabantan itself, I'm not sure), right along the perimeter of the ACC.

The street has two lanes, but is not used by vehicular traffic.

Right along the entire 100-m stretch or so, are side-by-side shanties made of used materials (used wood, used cartons, used plastic sheets, etc.), each measuring maybe 2.5 x 2.5 meters occupying the entire shoulder and half of the street on both sides.

They had no toilets.

You can see human waste lying around and the smell is not good.

I have never seen a dirtier place in my entire life (and I was a slum dweller when I was younger and have seen slums of all sorts).

I was shocked to know that such a sorry place can co-exist with the world-class ACC, just a stone's throw away, but hidden by high masonry walls.

I'm sorry if I have to disclose this.

Could somebody please enlighten us if this condition still exists?

^ Hmm, are you referring to Hipodromo? Barrio Luz? or Cabantan?

Second District of Makati is the worst part of Makati. It got left behind.

darn it...organized crime is slowly creeping back into Cebu after security started to become lax when the ASEAN and Sinulog ended...

Another point of view......

I found in my email today the ramblings of a fellow motorcyclist who decided to "retire" in Mexico. Below are thoughts from a Gringo's point of view.

"Having visited fifty-seven countries in the last five years, I’m accustomed to the extensive paperwork that’s often involved when crossing international borders, especially in the Third World. But Americans easily pass their southern frontiers for family journeys along Baja beaches or sultry escapades into the seedy nightlife of sleazy border towns. The only complications are returning to long, dreary US Customs lines for both vehicles and pedestrians. This frustrating wait is a one-hour minimum.

The story changes if Americans want to travel further south on mainland Mexico beyond the eighteen-mile, military-checkpoint where strict immigration laws require a tourist-card. These visas can be purchased for twenty bucks at any border crossing. Want to drive your own vehicle? Since the alleged revenue-starved Mexican government doesn’t want foreigners circumventing their oppressive tax schemes by selling US registered cars or motorcycles, they demand a five-hundred-dollar, credit card-backed guarantee that whatever is brought in, is brought out.

As long as you have a passport, travel visa and original title, this is a relatively painless one-hour process that repeats when returning. (Within six months) In general, Mexico welcomes dollar-laden foreigners for short periods but requirements stiffen if wanting to live there. Mexicans, like their neighbors, don’t want anymore poor-people in their country and demand proof that you won’t run out of money and try to live off their system. An FM3 residency visa costs a hundred bucks and the application must be supported by four months of bank statements reflecting a healthy balance.

In the US, anyone with enough money can legally buy real estate backed by title insurance. This is almost true in Mexico unless you are a foreigner trying to purchase within fifty kilometers of an international boundary. Although foreign ownership of coastal land is against the law, to encourage investment, the national legislator has provided a loophole in the form of Bank Trusts—a separate industry onto itself. This is easier to explain than understand but the accepted truth is that a major bank can hold land titles that allow foreigners to buy, sell or trade—which is technically against the law. Hmmmmmm

And once moved into your new house in Mexico, you may want to dodge expensive ATM charges by opening a local bank account. No problem, just bring cash (No US checks), your FM3 visa and an electric bill with anyone’s name on it. Poof! Within eight exasperating hours of waiting in line and signing ten pages of documents all written in Spanish, you’ll have a bank account that allows withdrawals of up to four-hundred dollars a day.

As a legal resident, you may want a state-issued drivers license. To be certain foreigners are financially responsible, an envelope full of documents and insurance papers are needed in order to take a written exam. Imagine the shock when discovering that in a Spanish-speaking country, the test is only written in Spanish. The same goes for voting—citizens only and the ballots are of course, printed in Spanish.

Want to generate living expenses in your newly adopted country? Find the government building and wait in line for seldom-granted, work-permits. If caught working without one, like starting a business that employs a dozen locals, you’ll be jailed and subject to immediate deportation. Then again, state officials have been known to look the other way if adequately compensated for what’s blatantly illegal.

If living in Mexico as an average Mexican does, expenses are lower than in the US—except when wanting to purchase luxury items like electronics, vehicles or anything made outside the country. Be ready for a shocking thirty-percent tariff on imported goods that are often made in Mexico, exported to the US and then re-imported to Mexico. Those stern-faced inspectors perched on ladders at international entry-points are not on guard for drugs, guns or outlaws, they’re on the lookout for black-market TVs. Thank God for NAFTA?

The same goes for food. Bargain conscious Mexicans in border towns still find it economically wise to endure long border crossing lines to stock up on groceries and even, gasoline. Want cell phones, Internet or to use toll roads? Be ready to pay double US prices. Yet when dining out, if ordering protein-light meals, the bill is twenty-percent less than in comparative American restaurants. Unless choosing an expensive tourist hangout, no one will even understand ordering a steak. The closest you’ll come is thin, grilled strips of seasoned meat with side dishes of the tastiest salsa on earth. Carne Asada.

But labor is cheap, and in the new, expanding tourist regions, is in short supply. With recent surges of foreign investment in vacation paradises like Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Cabo San Luca and Mazatlan, workers are desperately needed. Should there be a sign aimed south at notorious international people-smuggling points revealing this startling information?

Yet the land of milk and honey is still El Norte. Comparatively speaking, at least as far as the rest of the world is concerned, with sufficient effort, a healthy human in the US, can almost get ahead by accident. That is if we stop to notice that our cup is half full. As Americans bicker among themselves over who called who a mean spirited name or the nonsense of peeking into bedroom windows, few realize the good fortune attached to citizenship in a land of unprecedented wealth and opportunity.

Astonishing government fraud and sinister corporate corruption is rampant throughout the world. In developing nations it’s worse, as soft-natured natives are pummeled into accepting mind-boggling, inequitable distributions of wealth. Greedy predators escape blame by fingering foreigners.

Mexicans often call attention as to how nice it must be to be from such a rich country like the US. So I correct them, “We are both from rich countries. You are the seventh largest supplier of oil with abundant natural resources, plentiful labor and decent enough infrastructure to reinforce your thriving agricultural.” With tourism booming and so much gold changing hands, a familiar mystery arises--Where’s all that money?"

...the sidewalk vendors in downtown Cebu

1. the skywalks along fuente osmena kay gipuy-an ug squatters, i hope the city lgu can find a permanent solution to this problem,big turn off to tourists and locals.

2. mga jeepney drivers sa 04C nga magstambay ug almost 20 minutes in the middle of F.Ramos, side of Robinson, maghuwat ug pasahero nga mosakay sa tunga sa dalan, dili mo dagan bisag go na ang traffic lights.

3. locals who spit on the sidewalks... okay ra sa nga bushes/planted areas pero diha gyud mo luwa sa tunga sa concrete walkways

Davao

1 - OA na ordinances and really unnecessary laws. I have to agree with WaWay on this. I mean, change is necessary for a city to prosper! (Giving ABS-CBN a city ordinance honoring it is quite weird, considering that GMA wasn't even given. Now what?)

2 - Ateneo Grade School and High School TMCs, the best in the worst in Davao, probably the best people you'd like to sock.

3 - Unnecessary overpasses in different areas. Unplanned overpasses, and filthy, moronic overpasses.

4 - The city government's morbid zealousness on maintaining peace and order, peace and order, peace and order, leaving out businesses in the dark because of so many ordinances that get slumped on their faces and leaving the city a very strange mixture of superstrictness.

5 - Laws left implemented but not thoroughly practiced.

6 - Unnecessary projects (the arko in the chinatown is good, but there are greater things for the chinese to toy about.)

7 - Mintal Jeeps, Calinan jeeps..

Cebu was "My City" in 97-98 and again sometime in 2000.

Since the ACC is a walking distance from my boarding house in C. Borces St., Mabolo, I decided to walk.

Along the way, I don't know if it is still there but, there was this 100-m stretch of slum along a particular street (near Cabantan or maybe Cabantan itself, I'm not sure), right along the perimeter of the ACC.

The street has two lanes, but is not used by vehicular traffic.

Right along the entire 100-m stretch or so, are side-by-side shanties made of used materials (used wood, used cartons, used plastic sheets, etc.), each measuring maybe 2.5 x 2.5 meters occupying the entire shoulder and half of the street on both sides.

They had no toilets.

You can see human waste lying around and the smell is not good.

I have never seen a dirtier place in my entire life (and I was a slum dweller when I was younger and have seen slums of all sorts).

I was shocked to know that such a sorry place can co-exist with the world-class ACC, just a stone's throw away, but hidden by high masonry walls.

I'm sorry if I have to disclose this.

Could somebody please enlighten us if this condition still exists?


...the slum area already existed before the business park was created ...there are plans to completely relocate the illegal settlers in that area in which eventually, the park will have its expansion ....i just hope it will be realized soon....

^^ Mexican wealth is well distributed to the rich, powerful politicians and drug lords. Plakadong plakado sa Pinas, wala nga lang tayong Oil. :) Most of them really tried hard to improve themselves and ended up to the north neighboring countries.
Anyways, I still find Mexico a fascinating country, lots of places to explore and different cultures in every region. Who would think that there are lots of Bombays and Lebanese decents in the Yucatan area. :) Me mga Chinatowns din.
If I'm a die-hard movie fan, I'll retire in Pinas. :lol: So far it is still Pinas, Las Vegas or Mexico for my place to retire.

I live in Pasay City for almost 10 years na. Here are the worst (even become number one sa buong bansa) things on this place.

- Prostitutions (along edsa-rotonda, mga puta at bugaw na susunod sa 'yo pagnaglalakad ka, makikita mo sila 24hrs sa lugar na ito.)


Their pick-up line is something like this: "Pssst... mama... short time?"

Pweh! Mukhang kuwarenta anyos na, lumalagare pa!

Everyday dumadaan ako sa lugar na 'yan. Makikita mo minsan ang asawang babae nagbabantay ng anak sa bangketa habang walang customer at ang asawang lalake ang bugaw, humahanap ng customer para sa asawa nya. Kapag meron nang customer sya na ang magbabantay sa anak nila.

At tsaka puro mga adik ang mga babae at bugaw dyan. Kapag kumita na bili kaagad ng shabu.

The government specially the local leaders should take actuions this prostitution on that area.


Their pick-up line is something like this: "Pssst... mama... short time?"

Pweh! Mukhang kuwarenta anyos na, lumalagare pa!

Chairman Edgardo Aglipay Visits SoCal, Nevada; Promotes Philippine Retirement Industry

Last January 18 to 21, 2006, Chairman Edgardo Aglipay of the Philippine Retirement Authority visited Southern California and Nevada to promote the new developments in the Philippine Retirement Industry. This burgeoning sunshine industry was recently declared as a flagship program of the Philippine Government for the 21 st Century and beyond. President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo appointed General Aglipay to oversee the development of this potentially lucrative industry.

At briefings in Las Vegas and Los Angeles, Chairman Aglipay explained that the Philippines has the capacity to support between 1 to 3 million expatriate retirees that will contribute US$18 to 54 billion annually. These figures are according to the findings of a study conducted by the Healthcare Coalition Institute and presented to President Arroyo last May 29, 2006 by Chairman Aglipay and HCI Chairman David Paraiso.

Still, these staggering figures are based on a humble PRA target of only 1% of the annual retirees from 6 major countries and regions (Japan, Korea, Taiwan, US, Europe, and China), which amounts to 329 million retirees this year and an estimated 425 million by 2015. This can still burgeon to almost 1 billion retirees by 2015 because of the present trend towards early retirement by age 45. This growing population of retirees brought about by the rapidly aging populations of developed countries will definitely put a big strain on the resources of these welfare states. This presents a huge opportunity for retirement havens such as the Philippines to offer excellent alternatives.

Chairman Aglipay, together with Mr. Ernesto Ordoñez of the Philippine Retirement Inc. in Los Angeles reiterated the competitive advantages that the Philippines offers in comparison with other top retirement destinations such as Thailand, Spain and Southern California. The Philippines is practically at par with these destinations in areas such as climate, natural beauty, quality of service, safety and proximity to high quality health facilities. Aglipay also assured the audience of the commitment of the Philippine government to improve infrastructure within the industry.

Furthermore, the Chairman urged Filipino-Americans to take advantage of this opportunity to invest in retirement facilities throughout the Philippines specifically in PRA's priority development areas such as Baguio, Subic/Clark, Manila, Tagaytay, Cebu/Bohol and Davao.

Full Article (http://www.philfortune.com/news4.php)

i LOVE my city! though there are some things so inappropriate, like yung mga skywalks na di naman ginagamit( skywalk in west visayas state university and bonifacio drive), the sidewalk vendors (andaming nagkalat sa iznart st.), messy public markets, yes of coarse, fetuccini wires,(iba naman para mas may dating,jejeje...) PECO!!!darn PECO!!! and banderitas-posters-banners here, there and everywhere!!!Ü

i LOVE my city!:) though there are some things so inappropriate, like yung mga skywalks na di naman ginagamit( skywalk in west visayas state university and bonifacio drive), the sidewalk vendors (andaming nagkalat sa iznart st.), messy public markets, yes of coarse, fetuccini wires,(iba naman para mas may dating,jejeje...) PECO!!!darn PECO!!! and banderitas-posters-banners here, there and everywhere!!!:ohno:

when it rains it pours a lot and it floooooooooooods.........in jaro, lapaz and some streets in the city proper.....

In the areas of public market elsewhere in my city, where there were no restrictions of sprawling vendors alongside the roads. It creates traffic and a waste of time.

ako naman with davao, i hate those rolling, outdated and dilapidated yellow maligaya taxis! and the slums along davao river seems to be getting bigger yearly.. if not monthly! you could see them in googlearth. road networks are not properly maintained, no proper road markings and the gutters are poorly maintained add to that the seeming lack of interest of the local government in enhancing the city's attractiveness to investors.

Oh, sa Iloilo City by the way....

Condominums ng mga Ati (City Ati/Aeta) sa West Visayas State U and DOT/Capitol overpasses.

Condo ang overpasses.

ako naman with davao, i hate those rolling, outdated and dilapidated yellow maligaya taxis! and the slums along davao river seems to be getting bigger yearly.. if not monthly! you could see them in googlearth. road networks are not properly maintained, no proper road markings and the gutters are poorly maintained add to that the seeming lack of interest of the local government in enhancing the city's attractiveness to investors.


Now you've found the right place for you to bash Davao. Cool huh!:lol:

Electric wires, eyesore for any city in the Phils

Electric wires, eyesore for any city in the Phils

I agree! :D That and prostitution for Angeles.

In Las Pinas, the horrendous traffic (half a milion people using only 1 4 lane road). And extremely frustrating when our lumpo ex-mayor hosts one of his cockfights @ Zapote, Also seeing his wife mayor ugly face all over the place and knowing that our taxes goes to financing his his "supposedly illegal, and therefore monopolized" stripclubs.

when it rains it pours a lot and it floooooooooooods.........in jaro, lapaz and some streets in the city proper.....

hhehehe i remember in Jaro, theres a village called "Alta Tierra Subdivision" Lierally means, High Land.

but look pag may ulan.. where's the highland? nabahaan na. hihi

i still love iloilo city though. :banana: :banana: :banana:

hhehehe i remember in Jaro, theres a village called "Alta Tierra Subdivision" Lierally means, High Land.

but look pag may ulan.. where's the highland? nabahaan na. hihi

i still love iloilo city though. :banana: :banana: :banana:

correct eric, and up to iloilo supermart sa jaro di ba, pag umulan ng husto grabe parang dagat na ang daan...

In Las Pinas, the horrendous traffic (half a milion people using only 1 4 lane road). And extremely frustrating when our lumpo ex-mayor hosts one of his cockfights @ Zapote, Also seeing his wife mayor ugly face all over the place and knowing that our taxes goes to financing his his "supposedly illegal, and therefore monopolized" stripclubs.



Really , there are lots of complaints about the single 4-lane road that LP has , to think that on both sides of the road are numerous subdivisions , so the volume of private vehicles using that lone road plus the PUV's , traffic mess is really expected .

"Chairman Aglipay, together with Mr. Ernesto Ordoñez of the Philippine Retirement Inc. in Los Angeles reiterated the competitive advantages that the Philippines offers in comparison with other top retirement destinations such as Thailand, Spain and Southern California. The Philippines is practically at par with these destinations in areas such as climate, natural beauty, quality of service, safety and proximity to high quality health facilities. Aglipay also assured the audience of the commitment of the Philippine government to improve infrastructure within the industry."

I'm afraid this statement is not coming from someone who has an objective state of mind. Whatever he's selling, Caveat Emptor.

Legazpi:

1. The bus terminal is underdeveloped...
2. Electric bills are way too high...

Paranaque City;

1. Red Tape
2. Patronage politics
3. Slums
4. Useless projects (eg. lamposts which bear the name of the mayor.)
5. Water
6. Traffic congestion
7. Corruption
8. Poor education system
9. Poor health system

Paranaque City;

1. Red Tape
2. Patronage politics
3. Slums
4. Useless projects (eg. lamposts which bear the name of the mayor.)
5. Water
6. Trafric congestion
7. Corruption
8. Poor education system
9. Poor health system

lol..that's what i hate about projects with the politician's name...:bash:

they're not using their own money, why put their names...:ohno:

If there are worst things about your city ....let's be positive this time and share to other forumers ..what's in turn is minor or major good things that your city has .

DAVAO CITY

1. Best described as featuring "ISLANDS to HIGHLANDS;"
2. A cosmopolitan landscape with a uniquely GREEN environment;
3. We've got the best water on the Archipelago (2nd best in the world);
4. Our streets, including those in the downtown areas, are a pleasure to drive even on workdays.
5. Please add mga "'Goys"... i'm sleepy na.

CEBU

- literally, it is a resort city.
- it is considered as the center for trade and tourism in Central Philippines.
- host of the recently concluded ASEAN Summit.
- It has a mayor with a vision - Mayor Osmeña.
- This year, Ceboom is back!




DAVAO

- it's a nature city.
- it is the de facto capital of BIMP EAGA, Mindanao, and the center for trade and tourism in Southern Philippines.
- host of the recently concluded ASEAN Tourism Forum.
- It has a tough mayor with a will - Mayor Duterte.
- This year, Davao is back to its blooms!

Orlando, Florida - The tourist, theme park, and vacation capital of the world! :okay:

Central Florida - The lightning capital of the world. :runaway:

^^ wow....it is the lightning capital of the world? seriuosly :lol:

NAGA CITY

- The home of the country's largest Marian devotion, the Penafrancia Festival
- the recipient of hundreds of local, national, and international awards (just recently The Most Child-Fiendly City in the Philippines)
- Very transparent leadership of the mayor (Mayor Robredo), with its people empowerment program....
- It's booming!!!

^^ wow....it is the lightning capital of the world? seriuosly :lol:

Yes it is indeed true! For some reason we get more strikes here, and more people are hit or get killed by lightning than any other part of the world.

CEBU:

simpLy... its PeopLe...

cebuanos and non-cebuanos aLike... ^_^



smiLes...

Can I convert this to a province or metro perhaps instead of just a city alone?

The best in Metro Cebu/Province!

The 6 PEZA registered and accredited economic zones employing and feeding almost 100,000.00 living souls.

Namely:

Mactan Export Processing Zone 1
Mactan Export Processing Zone 2
Cebu Light Industrial Park
West Cebu Industrial Park
Cebu Techno Park
Asiatown IT Park

skywalks in cebu are like that... naay mga names sa politiko.

cebu:
living a cosmopolitan way of life, but with a provincial, relaxed environment..

from the mayor himself: CCMC is his administration's biggest problem

Stinking Public Urinals around Metro Manila, I can't wait for my American friend to see these Pink Urinals and I'm not going to make excuses, I'll just tell him, some Filipinos are bunch of animals. Pigs.

I have lurked other south east asian cities sites....even with their small or medium ones and have established a trend.... benchmarked it with our cities...

their cities 'looks' cleaner with less wires or less visual pollution, the transport systems are ok with less congestion

their cities had sophistication and modernity yet with distinct and vibrant cultural identity..

opinion lang :)

Bacolod: known for its foods:

piaya, barquillos, inasal, napoleones, dulce gatas, and a whole lot more...

Also known as the City of Smiles, Home of the Masskara Festival. Winner of the 2004 World Tourism Festival in Shanghai, and winner of the 2005 Midosoji Festival in Japan.

CEBU:

Queen City of the South
Island of the Pacific
Charm of ASIA
Tourist destination in Central Philippines

HMMMM..... Davao, we have bad sidewalks and poorly planned roads... 4 lanes become 2 lanes suddenly with interchanging asphalt and cement... looks dirty to me.. wirings, our parks not well maintained, slums, the increasing traffic, And smelly as taxi drivers who drive run-downed taxis..

BACOLOD:
:banana: :banana:

BACOLOD;
HOME OF 23rd SEA GAMES (2005):banana: :banana:

CEBU:

Prime tourist destination in the Philippines
Fastest growing economy in the Philippines
Educational hub in Southern Philippines
Hosted SEA games last 2005
Hosted 12th ASEAN Summit last year
Hosted several AD Congresses

The Weather (Los Angeles)

Iligan City

- majestic waterfalls
- MSU-IIT
- Climate

Now you've found the right place for you to bash Davao. Cool huh!:lol:

am i bashing davao? snap out of it davaoeagle! davao is great but its not perfect, no place is. and were talking about what we dont like with our cities. well i just stated what i dont like so the least you can do is respect it. i know you have your own opinion too, you might as well post it here.

I wonder why davaoeagle is pitting himself in these bashfests. :dunno: Now, snap out of it or I'll snap you out of here ;)

Nationality will bring us some victory...:lol:

am i bashing davao? snap out of it davaoeagle! davao is great but its not perfect, no place is. and were talking about what we dont like with our cities. well i just stated what i dont like so the least you can do is respect it. i know you have your own opinion too, you might as well post it here.

I just said you have found the legit thread for you to air your bitchings against Davao. Anyone can review all your postings and all you did was to desecrate the city inspite of its many glaring attributes. I know Davao is not perfect and no city in this world is-utopia is so called as it is because it only exists in imaginary world.

So you better snap out of it too and STOP using Lanang your address to hide your ill motives. You don't in any way exude the Davaoeño spirit. Real Davaoeños know how to recognize their beloved town's shortcomings and espouse to fix it in any way they can. As well, they know how to stand proud for the city's/region's victories and celebrate every success that come their way.

Where are you in all of these? Can you look straight to every Davaoeno's eye and say you have any of those qualities? Shame on you buddy!

Makati: its stubborn mayor (Binay), is it obvious? the festering, never-ending rallies on ayala avenue, which result in traffic chaos in the area, loss of business etc. also, the overhead sphaghetti power lines in makati ave.

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!! :drunk:

Another funny thing was when he (Binay) was in military fatigues trying to answer the media about allegations of having "ghost employees" on the city's payroll roster. :ohno:

grabbed these figures from another forum, i just thought this could qualify as among the best.

______________________________________________________________________

let the performance speak for itself!

Department of Trade and Industry
New Business Establishments Registered

year 2000 - 7,630
year 2001 - 7,816
year 2002 - 9,412
year 2003 - 10,389
year 2004 - 12,275
year 2005 - 12,165

Board of Investments
BOI - Registered Investments (P Billion)

year 2000 - 1.5 billion pesos
year 2001 - 0.783 billion pesos
year 2002 - 0.289 billion pesos
year 2003 - 0.208 billion pesos
year 2004 - 2.91 billion pesos
year 2005 - 17.70 billion pesos

Cebu Exports

Top Markets 2005 and Top Pproducts 2005

USA - Electronics
Japan - Other Industrial Goods
Hongkong - Furniture
Belgium - Garments
Indonesia - Electrical Equipment
China - Vehicles/Machinery Parts
Netherlands - Processed Foods
Korea - Steel & Metal Products
Singapore - Gift, Toys and Housewares
Thailand - Fashion Accessories

Cebu Annual Exports

1999 - 2.047 billion dollars (US)
2000 - 2.812 billion dollars
2001 - 2.988 billion dollars
2002 - 3.108 billion dollars
2003 - 3.434 billion dollars
2004 - 4.152 billion dollars
2005 - 4.713 billion dollars

Foreign Direct Investment in IT in Cebu
company - Activity - Nationality

Lexmark / Research & Development R&D / American
Dash Engineering / Eng'g Design (CAD) / Japanese
Tsuneishi Technical Services, Phils., Inc. / Eng'g Design (CAD) / Japanese
BOOOM! Interactive (formerly JAMMPS) / Graphics / Animation / Japanese
Innodata / Data Conversion, Content Dev't / American
United Publishing / Content Dev't / Japanese
Bigfoot / Web, Graphics, Content, Comm / American
N-Pax Corp. / Software Dev't JV / Fil-Japanese
Alliance Software / Software Dev't JV / Fil-Japanese
Farcite / Software Dev't, Web / Japanese
Epsor Software Development / Software Dev't / Japanese
NEC Software Phil., Inc. / Software Dev't / Japanese
ADTEX Systems / Software Dev't / Japanese
Xlibris / Data Conversion,Content Dev't / American
I Catch / IT, BPO, Accounting / American
Secure DNA PI Inc. / Network Security / American

Air Traffic - ARRIVAL

Domestic
2000 - 943,856
2001 - 924,033
2002 - 861,060
2003 - 907,690
2004 - 996,466
2005 - 1,030,340

International
2000 - 206,612
2001 - 198,042
2002 - 213,114
2003 - 212,394
2004 - 288,049
2005 - 330,451

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

employment rate

2001 - 87.9%
2002 - 88.3 %
2003 - 88.2 %
2004 - 85.6 %
2005 - 92.2 %

unemployment rate

2001 - 12.1%
2002 - 11.7 %
2003 - 11.8 %
2004 - 13.2 %
2005 - 7.8%

-It is not just a promise or potential. Cebu is demonstrated capability with an excellent economic track record.

-It is the second largest city and fastest growing economy in the Philippines.

-Cebu’s export growth rate for the past 5 years has averaged close to 20% considerably higher than that of the country and any other province in the Philippines.

-It leads the country in export items such as furniture, fashion accessories, carrageenan and gifts, toys and housewares.

-It is the most accessible place in the Philippines, with more domestic air and sea linkages than Manila.

-Cebu is base to over 80% of inter-island shipping capacity in the Philippines.

-Cebu is the Tourism Gateway for the Central and Southern Philippines.

-It is not in an earthquake zone or typhoon belt, nor are there volcanoes in the island.

-Cebu has one of the best records for peace & order in the country.

-Its labor force is oriented towards non-agricultural lines and is one of the most productive in the country.

-The development of its infrastructure is balanced; it has all the ingredients necessary to be competitive and sustain investments.

-It is a cosmopolitan area with all the support facilities and amenities needed for an ideal lifestyle.

Lucena City

-Rising from the ashes ,it is only Barangay and became Highly Urbanized City
-Food : Chami,Longganisa,Smoked fish
-it has Biggest bus Terminal in the Country

nobody from manila, cebu, iloilo or naga reacted the same way you did, its feels kinda weird.

I just said you have found the legit thread for you to air your bitchings against Davao. Anyone can review all your postings and all you did was to desecrate the city inspite of its many glaring attributes. I know Davao is not perfect and no city in this world is-utopia is so called as it is because it only exists in imaginary world.

So you better snap out of it too and STOP using Lanang your address to hide your ill motives. You don't in any way exude the Davaoeño spirit. Real Davaoeños know how to recognize their beloved town's shortcomings and espouse to fix it in any way they can. As well, they know how to stand proud for the city's/region's victories and celebrate every success that come their way.

Where are you in all of these? Can you look straight to every Davaoeno's eye and say you have any of those qualities? Shame on you buddy!

well just to remind you what the mod said :)

I wonder why davaoeagle is pitting himself in these bashfests. Now, snap out of it or I'll snap you out of here

^^

I've said my piece. Thanks for your reminder.

There should be a law that forbids politicians to put their names on the projects. After all, it didn't come from their own pockets, it came from our taxes. I just don't understand why some people think that they owe it to their politicians if the latter would build infrastructures and worse, pathetic infrstructures that include basketball courts, etc.

^^

I've said my piece. Thanks for your reminder.

^^ good!

Lucena City
-it has Biggest bus Terminal in the Country

True? How huge is it? Double or triple the Naga City Bus Terminal?

Nice to know that.:cheers:

I'm so happy for Cebu City! Thanks fundraiser for posting those statistics

True? How huge is it? Double or triple the Naga City Bus Terminal?

Nice to know that.:cheers:


near tripple kasi nakita ko na din yung Naga city terminal

^^ Wow, malaki talaga pala... Actually nakarating na ako sa Lucena Grand Terminal nung magstopover jan yung bus pauwi ng Bikol kaso di ko naman nakita yung whole area kasi diretso kami sa kainan pero parang umikot yata kami dun sa terminal...

I live in Pasay City for almost 10 years na. Here are the worst (even become number one sa buong bansa) things on this place.

- Prostitutions (along edsa-rotonda, mga puta at bugaw na susunod sa 'yo pagnaglalakad ka, makikita mo sila 24hrs sa lugar na ito.)
- Illegal drugs (harap-harapan ang pagbibintahan nito sa isang lugar sa pasay)
- Garbage Everywhere (ipikit mo lang mata mo kapag sumasakay ka ng LRT alam mo na kung sa Pasay ka na, maaamoy mo na ang baho ng palengke)
- Mga buayang chocolate boys (pasay city traffic aide), MMDA at pulis
- Corrupt Local Government (saan ka makakakita na 450M contract para sa paghahakot ng basura na walang bidding?)
- Illegal Gambling (saklaan everywhere)
- Traffic (mapapamura ka sa inis, ?%$@^!!!)
- Uncivilized jeepney at bus drivers (subukan mong magbyahe sa Pasay)
- Illegal jeepney at bus terminals
- Illegal and professional squatters (nakakaawa at nakakainis rin ang mga ito)
- Side walk vendors (hehehe...itatawa ko na lang ito. sila ang mga may ari ng bangketa kaya sa gitna ka na lang ng kalsada maglakad)
- Hold uppers and snatchers (sabihin ko pa kung saan banda maraming snatcher, sa may edsa rotonda papuntang malibay)
- Bar, Beerhouse, Videoke at may floorshow pa!
- Beggars at mga palaboy sa daan
- Maraming tambay at tamad
- Flood (dahil sa basura nagkakaroon ng baha)
- Pollutions (magtambay ka sa EDSA ng tatlong oras at mangulangot ka makikita mo ang polusyon....hehehe! Pwede kang maglakad sa Ilog dahil sa dami ng basura nakalutang.)

Kayo na ang bahalng magdagdag baka may kulang pa!

These are the sad truth about the place I considered as my 2nd home city.
Hope that the government will address all these .

Kasalanan lahat yan mula pa noong panahon ng dating nasirang Mayor Cuneta -- yung tatay ni Sharon. Eh kaya nga naging tatay niya yon, kinidnap yung nanay niya nung teenager pa 'yon. Sabi ng tatay ko, vice den daw talaga yang Pasay.

SAN FERNANDO

The food! Longganiza, tocino, chicharon, buong Pampanga naman eh...
Giant Lantern Festival
mestizo culture
Beautiful women, hehe

ANGELES

Sisig
nightlife
Beautiful women din hehe

cebu: the people's mindset - totally different from that of the capital's and the rest of the country, IMHO

SAN FERNANDO

The food! Longganiza, tocino, chicharon, buong Pampanga naman eh...
Giant Lantern Festival
mestizo culture
Beautiful women, hehe

ANGELES

Sisig
nightlife
Beautiful women din hehe

what does mestizo culture means?

Bacolod 4 it's
-MASSKARA Festival...
-it's people...
-Chicken Inasal
-Piyaya

what?!

a bash-fest in this thread?

just a little bit more and we'll be having city vs. city all over again...just the way i like it...hehehe...

:jk: :lol: :jk: :lol: :jk:

lets keep the peace, and go on with the constructive critiques of our dear hometowns...lets air our greivances, and maybe someone in here might come up with brilliant ideas to address them...:)

Dumaguete..

- city of gentle people..

- its unique charm and old-world atmosphere seemingly undistrubed by urbanization and modernity..

-century-old landmarks dotting around the city..

-huge century-old acacia trees all around the city

- the presence of the more than a century-old, first protestant university in the philippines: silliman u..

-the long stretch of of rizal boulevard. the first in the country..

-a university town. with 4 huge universities in a city of 130,000 people (almost half of the population are students)

-has high rate of highly educated human resources..

-One secret that will serve Dumaguete well in its ambitions is the telecommunications infrastructure in the city. Unknown to many, Dumaguete actually has a robust high-capacity network already in place. This network consists of microwave links and a fiber-optic backbone which connect the city not only to Manila and Cebu City, but to Mindanao and other islands, as well.

The fiber optic links going into Dumaguete are among the best for a city outside of Metro Manila. The total capacity of these fiber links is a whopping 320 Gbps* which translates to 4.5 million high quality data and voice lines – a capacity which can accommodate five million call center agents. Bandwidth-hungry outsourcing businesses such as call centers, transcription services, and digital post-production will find ample room for growth for their telecommunication needs.

-the city is well positioned for growth in the booming international services outsourcing industry.

hmmm.. what else?? -thinks-

ay another thing i dont like here in davao is how bisaya is looked down as something for the lower class (by a large percentage of the population).. i mean WTF? bisaya man ang atong roots pero you'll feel it, pag tagalog or english ka, pa sossy ka, pag bisaya ka lago ka..

an example would be sa dati kong office, yung secretary namin, pag medyo well dressed yung pumasok, kakausapin niya ng tagalog, pag madyo wa class naman, bisaya ang gagamitin niyang lenguahe

thats what i envy sa ubang lugar like cebu,, may sense of "language" sila, an example is bisrock..you wont hear bisrock songs played in davao's "upper end stations" pang jeep ra ang bisrock diri..another WTF? ano ba ang difference ng eraserheards at ng aggressive audio maliban sa dialect na ginamit? IMHO same level ang e-heads, parkoya, hale etc at ang aggressive audio..even davao's very own "thavawenyos" isnt popular here among the upper class, pang bakya lang daw which is a shame kay nice ang ilang mga kanta..yung lang po..mahalin sana natin ang sarili nating wika..

Basta DABAWENYO...DCplinado

^^ It's an example of gross pride Way... Pag Bisayaon ka, ingna lang. Kaona akong otan parts! :D :D

mahilasan man gu ko aning mag tagalog tagalog nga bisayang dako man unta..isa pa, ug nganong sosyal man daw ang usa ka tao kung magtinagalog? i dunno, its just one of my frustrations lang jud (pero i cant blame some nga mag tinagalog jud kay daghan baya sa davao ang from luzon sab) pero i guess yung mga nagtatagalog-dabaw ( yun tagalog na may gani, man, gina, etc) naah ibang usapan na yan :lol:

seriously, we need more bisaya pride in davao :)

Actually, its a twist of history nganong naga bisaya ang Dabaw. Dapat god unta mag chinavacano ta karon.

kindly enlighten me Ady..so mas dako diay ang atong problem sa dialect kay were not supposed to be bisaya din pala but chavacano?

i also find it funny na there are only a few davaoenos who can speak "dabawenyo" in my estimate, mga 10-20% lang siguro..lols ( the dialect in davor being the "dabawenyo" dialect that is)

pansin ko nga sa dabaw an daming tagawg.. :D pati yung gwardya ng hospital kinausap kami in tagalog.. at yung accent nya ha, manila..

nindot ang cebu kay daghan koreana.. hehe

;11707373']mahilasan man gu ko aning mag tagalog tagalog nga bisayang dako man unta..isa pa, ug nganong sosyal man daw ang usa ka tao kung magtinagalog? i dunno, its just one of my frustrations lang jud (pero i cant blame some nga mag tinagalog jud kay daghan baya sa davao ang from luzon sab) pero i guess yung mga nagtatagalog-dabaw ( yun tagalog na may gani, man, gina, etc) naah ibang usapan na yan :lol:

seriously, we need more bisaya pride in davao :)

hehe ngari cebu kay maski pa magtagalog ka ky binisay-on ka ug storya.. pero dili pud tanan.. :D mao pud na ang reklamo sa uban mga tagalog kay mga cebuanos magbinisaya ra kuno..

sama karon sa ako gibuhat.. nagbinisaya ko.. kita ra mga bisaya makasabot.. :D

IMHO mas ok man na..naa moy sense of "pride" sa inyong dialect :)

here sa forum, maka understand man ko why we fellow bisdaks speak tagalog paa makaintindi din yung mga non-bisaya, pero kung sa gawas sa forums na gani, tapos bisaya tang duha unya magtinagawg ta, lahi na na..though dire sa davao, understandable man kay 2nd dialect na man dire ang tagalog..ang dili lang jud nako ganahan kay ang uban dire sa davao, pag bisaya, murag pang 2nd class ra..

what does mestizo culture means?

The Mestizo Culture

Mestizo is the mixture of Europeans (Spanish) and Indian ancestry (Amerindians/ Filipino natives). Check this site: http://corozal.com/culture/mestizo/index

The students who created it can be mistaken to be Filipinas too. They based it on clothing, religion, culinary, arts and craft, and music.

Example:

The Guitar

The guitar is a typical musical instrument played by the Mestizo people. It is often used for something called Serenata in which a lover would sing at the window of his beloved one. It was said that this Serenata would bring about the marriage of the couple. Serenata is now only famous in Spanish-speaking countries.

^^ Clearly we are have a mestizo culture. We are not the Spaniards, Americans, Chinese, Indonesians, Japanese, Indians, Arabs. We are a mixture of them for the good or the bad. :)

Iligan City

1. Land of Majestic Waterfalls (about 20 waterfalls)
2. Industrial City of South (about 14 plants operating)
3. MSU - Iligan Institute of Technology
4. Icy-cold springs at Timoga! (Immerse just at least once case of softdrink at the pool in the morning and take it out at noon, and voilà!)
5. The best water in the Philippines (in my opinion, I consider this as an opinion right now until there's a data to support it).

Despite there are industrial plants in our city, the nature are unspoilt.

Sabihin mo pa! Hindi masu-solve 'yang mga problema ng Pasay dahil ang mga namumuno sila din ang utak ng mga illegal sa Pasay.

Kung nakita nyo last Saturday sa Imbestigador tungkol sa dugyot na Bakery sa Pasay? Isa rin sa worst things sa Pasay ang kalusugan at kalinisan.

Sa Pasay rin palagi ang bagsakan ng mga double dead meat. Ilang beses na 'to nababalita.

Tingnan nyo ang palengke ng Pasay limang taon (or mahigit pa siguro) na ginagawa hanggang ngayon hindi pa natatapos. Singhutin nyo na lang ang mabahong palengke kapag dumadaan kayo.

Wish na lang kayo na magkakaroon ng matino at magaling na mamumuno sa Pasay. Sana nga! Sa ngayon? wala pa akong may nakikita...baka 10 years from now magkakaroon na!

Sana meron dito na magtanggol sa Pasay. hehehe!

Kasalanan lahat yan mula pa noong panahon ng dating nasirang Mayor Cuneta -- yung tatay ni Sharon. Eh kaya nga naging tatay niya yon, kinidnap yung nanay niya nung teenager pa 'yon. Sabi ng tatay ko, vice den daw talaga yang Pasay.

Cebu's Best Lechon :eat:

grabbed these figures from another forum, i just thought this could qualify as among the best.

______________________________________________________________________

let the performance speak for itself!

Department of Trade and Industry
New Business Establishments Registered

year 2000 - 7,630
year 2001 - 7,816
year 2002 - 9,412
year 2003 - 10,389
year 2004 - 12,275
year 2005 - 12,165

Board of Investments
BOI - Registered Investments (P Billion)

year 2000 - 1.5 billion pesos
year 2001 - 0.783 billion pesos
year 2002 - 0.289 billion pesos
year 2003 - 0.208 billion pesos
year 2004 - 2.91 billion pesos
year 2005 - 17.70 billion pesos

Cebu Exports

Top Markets 2005 and Top Pproducts 2005

USA - Electronics
Japan - Other Industrial Goods
Hongkong - Furniture
Belgium - Garments
Indonesia - Electrical Equipment
China - Vehicles/Machinery Parts
Netherlands - Processed Foods
Korea - Steel & Metal Products
Singapore - Gift, Toys and Housewares
Thailand - Fashion Accessories

Cebu Annual Exports

1999 - 2.047 billion dollars (US)
2000 - 2.812 billion dollars
2001 - 2.988 billion dollars
2002 - 3.108 billion dollars
2003 - 3.434 billion dollars
2004 - 4.152 billion dollars
2005 - 4.713 billion dollars

Foreign Direct Investment in IT in Cebu
company - Activity - Nationality

Lexmark / Research & Development R&D / American
Dash Engineering / Eng'g Design (CAD) / Japanese
Tsuneishi Technical Services, Phils., Inc. / Eng'g Design (CAD) / Japanese
BOOOM! Interactive (formerly JAMMPS) / Graphics / Animation / Japanese
Innodata / Data Conversion, Content Dev't / American
United Publishing / Content Dev't / Japanese
Bigfoot / Web, Graphics, Content, Comm / American
N-Pax Corp. / Software Dev't JV / Fil-Japanese
Alliance Software / Software Dev't JV / Fil-Japanese
Farcite / Software Dev't, Web / Japanese
Epsor Software Development / Software Dev't / Japanese
NEC Software Phil., Inc. / Software Dev't / Japanese
ADTEX Systems / Software Dev't / Japanese
Xlibris / Data Conversion,Content Dev't / American
I Catch / IT, BPO, Accounting / American
Secure DNA PI Inc. / Network Security / American

Air Traffic - ARRIVAL

Domestic
2000 - 943,856
2001 - 924,033
2002 - 861,060
2003 - 907,690
2004 - 996,466
2005 - 1,030,340

International
2000 - 206,612
2001 - 198,042
2002 - 213,114
2003 - 212,394
2004 - 288,049
2005 - 330,451

AND MOST IMPORTANTLY

employment rate

2001 - 87.9%
2002 - 88.3 %
2003 - 88.2 %
2004 - 85.6 %
2005 - 92.2 %

unemployment rate

2001 - 12.1%
2002 - 11.7 %
2003 - 11.8 %
2004 - 13.2 %
2005 - 7.8%

-It is not just a promise or potential. Cebu is demonstrated capability with an excellent economic track record.

-It is the second largest city and fastest growing economy in the Philippines.

-Cebu’s export growth rate for the past 5 years has averaged close to 20% considerably higher than that of the country and any other province in the Philippines.

-It leads the country in export items such as furniture, fashion accessories, carrageenan and gifts, toys and housewares.

-It is the most accessible place in the Philippines, with more domestic air and sea linkages than Manila.

-Cebu is base to over 80% of inter-island shipping capacity in the Philippines.

-Cebu is the Tourism Gateway for the Central and Southern Philippines.

-It is not in an earthquake zone or typhoon belt, nor are there volcanoes in the island.

-Cebu has one of the best records for peace & order in the country.

-Its labor force is oriented towards non-agricultural lines and is one of the most productive in the country.

-The development of its infrastructure is balanced; it has all the ingredients necessary to be competitive and sustain investments.

-It is a cosmopolitan area with all the support facilities and amenities needed for an ideal lifestyle.


hapit ko kahilak ani bai. hehehe. thanks!

Cebu? Let's see:

1. beaches
2. mangoes
3. lechon
4. guitars
5. buwad. hehe
6. tourist destinations
7. people
8. the language
9. location
10. cute neighbors
=)

Davao

1 - Hapsay nga dagan sa Trapik
2 - Clean all around
3 - You can text anywhere
4 - Friendly people you can trust
5 - you can walk anywhere without having dust to be face powder.

If there is one good thing about metro manila - its the nightlife :)

Really , there are lots of complaints about the single 4-lane road that LP has , to think that on both sides of the road are numerous subdivisions , so the volume of private vehicles using that lone road plus the PUV's , traffic mess is really expected .

Classic example of nearsightedness in urban planning.

When we moved in Las Pinas 20 years ago there was a few houses in our village, and traffic was unheard of... Sigh, now its a nightmare traffic-wise just to buy your groceries at sm..

in davao city...

you'll be proud of Davao Rescue 911.
the only 911 service in the philippines serving davao city 24/7 and free of charge.

in action...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/911davao1.jpg

waiting for action...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/911davao2.jpg

the old 911 call center (before the renovation)...
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/911davao3.jpg



http://www.davaocity911.org/



:)

There should be a law that forbids politicians to put their names on the projects. After all, it didn't come from their own pockets, it came from our taxes. I just don't understand why some people think that they owe it to their politicians if the latter would build infrastructures and worse, pathetic infrstructures that include basketball courts, etc.

True, these politicians are so pathetic, leaving their names and overly-plastic and horrendous smiles on even small projects like a basketball court, fencing, light posts, a road reasphalt, a speed bump, and now even individual tiles

in Davao ....
any tropical plant will grow

fruits galore !

clean water

flora and fauna

waling-waling

pwede pud idial ang 911 sa cp?:D

this picture brings back the memory of my first and only visit to davao...:)
http://i122.photobucket.com/albums/o265/sscnaxju/911davao1.jpg

^^ yes bai francis, pag mag dial ka ng 911 sa lahat ng cellphone and landline operators dito sa davao be it smart, globe, pldt, bayantel, kahit sa CB radio and ICOM radios the 911 numbers will direct you to the Davao Rescue 911. aint it amazing?

pano kung sa buda ako naaksidente? :D :lol:

HK? Does this need an explanation ;)

edit... bakit nadoble ang post ko...

anyway, yes bai francis kung sa BUDA ka naaksidente tapos na confirm ang tawag mo na life and death situation... pupuntahan ka ng 911. if digong will be re-elected this year, expect a 911 helicopter for places like BUDA, coz he is keen on purchasing one exclusively for 911.

-dp- ka.. kakaasar nga ang ssc.. lagi nlng din ako nag ddp..

ngano Lew ikaw nag sunog ana? :lol: you can only dial 911 within davao city .

nag sunog sa? :D

among Oro alert dugAY NANG PATAY...:yes:

pwede nA ILUBONG SA MEMORIAL...:D

of course, BUDA davao side lang hahaha.

Cosmopolitan and Natural Attractions, Clean and Green, Peaceful and Secure, Good Governance whose thrust is not only on economics but on public welfare as well....this is DAVAO...beyond the hype, this is what a metropolis should be...nuff said :D

ngano Lew ikaw nag sunog ana? :lol: you can only dial 911 within davao city .

@dinabaw
i guess, what lew meant kay ang davao doctors kay morag diha ra siya nakatambay atong 1st and last daw niya na visit sa davao...

@francis
and i guess what dinabaw meant nga gisunog kay kadtong sa pic nga nag rescue ang 911, abi niya lew mao na imong memories kaw daw nagsunog ato hehe.

LOL.. gabaklayon ra nako na from Davaodoc padung RMC ba.. mu na.. :)

Passengers jeepneys in Iloilo. A classic pinoy transportation with Ilonggo's ingenuity. Much more comfy than the usual jeepneys.
Mawala na sana ang mga dilapidated na jeepneys na bumabyahe dito sa Kamaynilaan at palitan nito.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386266449_e2840e5813.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386266235_c328125fc3.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386265969_73e36b4727.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386265650_1040164ade.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/384673855_0ce48b9ebb.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/384673484_dcab549e1c.jpg

ValMan's photos : http://flickr.com/photos/98249897@N00/

^^ cool jeepneys in IloIlo

DAVAO CITY:

- Philippine Eagle
- Mt. Apo
- Waling-Waling (Vanda sanderiana)
- Islands and Highlands
- Nature, Wildlife, Flora and Fauna
- Lots of Endemic Flora and Fauna
- Uncongested Streets
- The most hi-tech Traffic Light System in the Phils
- Cosmopolitan yet subdued cityscape
- Plus: Non-aircon Taxis! Kaya mura! LoL

Passengers jeepneys in Iloilo. A classic pinoy transportation with Ilonggo's ingenuity. Much more comfy than the usual jeepneys.
Mawala na sana ang mga dilapidated na jeepneys na bumabyahe dito sa Kamaynilaan at palitan nito.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386266449_e2840e5813.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386266235_c328125fc3.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386265969_73e36b4727.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386265650_1040164ade.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/384673855_0ce48b9ebb.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/384673484_dcab549e1c.jpg

ValMan's photos : http://flickr.com/photos/98249897@N00/

:applause: :applause: :applause:

Passengers jeepneys in Iloilo. A classic pinoy transportation with Ilonggo's ingenuity. Much more comfy than the usual jeepneys.
Mawala na sana ang mga dilapidated na jeepneys na bumabyahe dito sa Kamaynilaan at palitan nito.


http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386266449_e2840e5813.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386266235_c328125fc3.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386265969_73e36b4727.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/386265650_1040164ade.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/384673855_0ce48b9ebb.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/384673484_dcab549e1c.jpg

ValMan's photos : http://flickr.com/photos/98249897@N00/

yup.thats what I noted when I went to Iloilo. they do have distinct style of jeepneys. with those long fronts. But I guess the long fronts should be shortened due to the limited road space they will occupy especially sa down town area

Yes, jeepneys are a uniquely Pinoy creation, and Ilonggos do take their jeepneys very seriously - going the extra mile in producing what could be the most modern and most upbeat version of this Pinoy road Icon.

The jeepneys in Iloilo City are modern, sleek and simply fun to ride. Unlike their more colorful, more traditional Manila cousins, Iloilo City jeepneys sport a more modern look with their streamlined and well-polished exteriors and cozy interiors equipped with state-of-the-art audio systems to entertain riders.

In addition to aesthetics, the jeepneys also serve as important modes of inter-city trasportation linking the city center to the suburbs. They are the cheapest and most convenient way to get around the city and to tour the city sights - and even beyond!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Iloilo%20and%20Negros/DSCF0523.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/BernieMack_120_.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/BernieMack125.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/1915835-Iloilos_sleek_and_mdoern_je.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/jeepney_ilonggo.jpg

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/Calle_Real.jpg

thanks to berniemacksouthcentral for the photos.

^^ panalo ang ilo-ilo pagdating sa jeepneys! sana ganito na lang lahat ng jeepneys sa pinas. wag na tayo maging sentimental sa sarao at francisco frames, go modern na dapat. kudos to ilo-ilo!

CEBU

- home of my baby!
- where we met
- where we became friends
- where naging kami! ahihihihihihi
- where my new good friends are

DAVAO

- my birth city!
- my hometown
- where my childhood memories are
- where my old friends are

^^ panalo ang ilo-ilo pagdating sa jeepneys! sana ganito na lang lahat ng jeepneys sa pinas. wag na tayo maging sentimental sa sarao at francisco frames, go modern na dapat. kudos to ilo-ilo!

IMHO mas amganda ang mga Sarao na jeep..mas kita ang kulturang pinoy (though pinoy culture din itong sa iloilo kasi nagpapakita ng pinoy inqnuity :))

pero mas gusto ko yung classic sarao jeeps :D

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/BernieMack125.jpg

I personally like this type of public conveyances because of its very current design and size. Very ingenious of Iloilo folks to device such awesome idea. Very telling of their strength in character- willing to come out different amidst Sarao's or San Francisco's popularity.

sa makati maraming nangraraket sa bus. merong may sakit raw, merong out of school, merong mga samahan. magpreach sila, magbebenta ng dried mangoes etc or maghahand out ng card o envelop na nagsasabi tungkol sa cause nila or sa situation nila. nakakagago na gabi gabi may raket.

ang traffic rin sa ayala avenue. kung tutuusin hindi naman dapat ganoon katagal ang ride. ang buses lang sobrang adik mapuno ang bus. kada loading dapat siksikan. kahit ung traffic people parang wala lang.

sa guadalupe halos wala nang space na malalakaran. kasi sobrang extended na ung market, at terminal siya ng papuntang fti, gate 1, pateros, buendia-taft, pedro gil-taft na pujs. may sidewalk vendors pang allowed magvend. at dumadami sila lalo pag xmas season. maraming taong tambay at kasama na rin dmga taga mmda na malapit lang office pero walang ginagawa except maghuli-hulihan once in a while. siguro para akala ng tao may ginagawa talaga sila. :)

well ders a lot of things that i dont like from my city.. one thing is the drainage/canal problem.. damn.. i hate it.. coz it smells when ders an heavy rain.. flood everywhere..Lolz..
waaahh.. near redemtorist church... damn its soo dark.. walang ilaw..
pasil area.. hmm.. dont like the smell of it.

basta marami.. period.. ^^

What I don't like about IMUS, CAVITE (I stayed there for 12 years and now):

TRAFFIC...WALANG KAMATAYANG TRAFFIC!!!!
PULITIKA
Basura
Polyusyon
Frat Wars
Holdup
Cuevasville (FRC Supermall)

WOW Bernie is that true ? Imus( my relatives are from Anabu) is my hometown but never thought it is polluted .what's wrong w/ FRC Supermall?

Masmalala siguro ang Bacoor compare sa Imus.
Papasok ka pa lang ng Cavite sa may Talaba, Bacoor kita mo na ang mga basura nagkalat, squatters at sobrang trapik. Sa may bandang Islang Cove, tingnan nyo rin ang mga basura sa gilid ng daan at lumulutang na sa tubig. Kakahiya 1st class resort pa naman ang Island Cove pero terrible ang dadaanan mo bago ka nakapasok doon. Congested na rin ang bayan ng Bacoor.
Mas malala ang pulitika sa Bacoor, If you saw it last week sa TV na pinalabas lahat ng pulis sa station nila at pinad-lock ang mga station ng mayor dahil ayaw ng mayor na palitan ang chief of police nila, ang dinadahilan pulitika!
Tingnan nyo ang palengke ng Bacoor papuntang Zapote nagtatambakan ang mga basura, mga sidewalk vendor nasa gitna na ng daan.
Maraming portion ng Bacoor ang binabaha.
Lubak-lubak na mga daan, kahit Aguinaldo Highway grabe ang mga lubak.
Madilim ang mga daan at kalsada (wala at sirang street lights).


Sabihin nyo sa akin kung mali ang sinabi ko about sa Bacoor.

too much drug trafficking didto sa cdo...dili pajud pang dakpon sa mga dagkong tiyan na police! some areas in cdo are no longer safe...prone to tulis...kawat...pinatyana...

hopefully our politicians can read all our postings here in the thread....at sana ma konsensya na sila

Masmalala siguro ang Bacoor compare sa Imus.
Papasok ka pa lang ng Cavite sa may Talaba, Bacoor kita mo na ang mga basura nagkalat, squatters at sobrang trapik. Sa may bandang Islang Cove, tingnan nyo rin ang mga basura sa gilid ng daan at lumulutang na sa tubig. Kakahiya 1st class resort pa naman ang Island Cove pero terrible ang dadaanan mo bago ka nakapasok doon. Congested na rin ang bayan ng Bacoor.
Mas malala ang pulitika sa Bacoor, If you saw it last week sa TV na pinalabas lahat ng pulis sa station nila at pinad-lock ang mga station ng mayor dahil ayaw ng mayor na palitan ang chief of police nila, ang dinadahilan pulitika!
Tingnan nyo ang palengke ng Bacoor papuntang Zapote nagtatambakan ang mga basura, mga sidewalk vendor nasa gitna na ng daan.
Maraming portion ng Bacoor ang binabaha.
Lubak-lubak na mga daan, kahit Aguinaldo Highway grabe ang mga lubak.
Madilim ang mga daan at kalsada (wala at sirang street lights).


Sabihin nyo sa akin kung mali ang sinabi ko about sa Bacoor.


naku ha ,noon pa ako dumadaan diyan sa bacoor di parin na ayos yang basura? dapat pag babarilin ynag mga politiko at itapon diyan sa bambang :lol: pero bacoor kasi crossroad kaya madumi kailangan lang disiplina i miss the old cavite yung nakikita mo yung mga palayan , kalabaw ngayon puro mga industrial structurs and malls na :ohno:

As long na hindi pagtuunan ng pansin 'yan ng local na pamahalaan at walang kooperasyon sa mga mamamayan hindi mawawala ang problemang ganyan.

kung i-compare mo ang Bacoor, Imus at Dasmarinias, ang layo ng dalawa sa Dasmarinias. Mas maayos ito kaysa Bacoor at Imus, malinis.

naku ha ,noon pa ako dumadaan diyan sa bacoor di parin na ayos yang basura? dapat pag babarilin ynag mga politiko at itapon diyan sa bambang :lol: pero bacoor kasi crossroad kaya madumi kailangan lang disiplina i miss the old cavite yung nakikita mo yung mga palayan , kalabaw ngayon puro mga industrial structurs and malls na :ohno:

yeah I like Dasmarinas progressive talaga wag lang matulad sa dalawa pero naka pagtataka talaga ang Imus ,ano ginagawa ng mga Revilla's at Remulla isama mo pa si Maliksi ngayon malumanay na :lol: bakit may polusyon di naman karamihan sasakyan doon anyway mataga tagal narin akong di naka ka punta baka ganyan na nga ka dumi :ohno:

As long na hindi pagtuunan ng pansin 'yan ng local na pamahalaan at walang kooperasyon sa mga mamamayan hindi mawawala ang problemang ganyan.

kung i-compare mo ang Bacoor, Imus at Dasmarinias, ang layo ng dalawa sa Dasmarinias. Mas maayos ito kaysa Bacoor at Imus, malinis.

I totally agree. Malinis & maganda talaga ang Dasmarinas compared sa Imus & Bacoor, considering na ito ang most populated municipality in Cavite & in our country. Ang problema lang talaga sa Dasma e yung CRIME like holdapan, rambulan & drugs especially in the resettlement areas. Yun lang talaga ang panira sa image ng Dasma.

yeah I like Dasmarinas progressive talaga wag lang matulad sa dalawa pero naka pagtataka talaga ang Imus ,ano ginagawa ng mga Revilla's at Remulla isama mo pa si Maliksi ngayon malumanay na :lol: bakit may polusyon di naman karamihan sasakyan doon anyway mataga tagal narin akong di naka ka punta baka ganyan na nga ka dumi :ohno:

Correct! Revilla, Remulla at Maliksi-from Imus lahat kaya nagtataka rin ako sa nangyari dun. I remember Imus was the cleanest in Cavite in the 90`s.

;11707467']kindly enlighten me Ady..so mas dako diay ang atong problem sa dialect kay were not supposed to be bisaya din pala but chavacano?

i also find it funny na there are only a few davaoenos who can speak "dabawenyo" in my estimate, mga 10-20% lang siguro..lols ( the dialect in davor being the "dabawenyo" dialect that is)


According the official census (2000), 78% of the people of Davao City speak Cebuano as their mother tongue, meaning it's the first language they speak at home. The rest are divided into different Filipino languages. There is no mention of 'Dabawenyo' as a distinct language. Basically, the languages spoken in Mindadao is a result of migration.

^^ I never knew you had a question like that Way...

Anyway, let me explain. During the 1900s, Zamboanga was still the leading city, the premiere city of Mindanao. At that time, Zambo is the regional area and parts of Davao are from there. Truthfully, two major languages have been involved at that time that resulted to Davao's development- Japanese and Chavacano. It may be sound very weird to some, but there is what we called as the Davaoeno-Chavacano, but I doubt if it still exists now.

Flash to '50s, many people from Visayas migrated to the land of promise, which mushroomed Cebuano and placed the language as one of the major lingua francas of the island.

@Ady001: i posted that question in Davao Cultural and Environmenal Thread what's a Davaoeno Chavacano ,@ Rajah_soliman told me tribes somewhere in Davao del Norte and @Animo said Zamboanguenos who migrated in Davao and settled in Malita . I asked my father if their is Dabawnenyo_chavacano he said he never heard of it the Japanese spoke combined Spanish /Tagalog and Cebuano .

^^ Dinabaw, there is a reserch made by zamboanga.com (check it online) about the movement of the creole, and the book Japan Views the Philippines by Lydia Yu-Jose tells the Japanese during the 1930s as a separate and unique entity, thus speaking Japanese as their own language in the city. Maybe the Spanish you knew they were speaking was way back the time of Lord Takayama Ukon, or during the 1915s prior when the Philippines still had that bug...

Anyway, back to the thread... hehehe, nagiging OT na ako ah... :D

ILIGAN CITY:

1. WATERFALLS
a. Ma. Cristina Falls (320 ft. drop)
b. Mimbalut Falls (90 ft. drop)
c. Lumunsudan Falls (870 ft. drop)
d. Abaga Falls
e. Dalipuga Falls
f. Dodiogan Falls
g. Gata Falls
h. Guimbalolan Falls
i. Hindang Falss
j. Kalisaon Falls
k. Kamadahan Falls
l. Kibalaug Falls

2. CITY HALL (situated at the top of Buhanginan Hills)
3. TIMOGA SPRINGS & SWIMMING POOLS
4. MAZE PARK RESORT
5. GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
6. FLOWER PLANTATION (in Brgy. Tipanoy and Mandulog
7. ANAHAW AMPHITHEATRE (Phil's biggest open amphitheatre)
8. CATHEDRAL
9. MVC MANMADE LAGOON
10.MT. AGAD-AGAD (historical landmark served as major lookout during the Japanese Occupation)
11.MACAPAGAL-MACARAEG ANCESTRAL HOME (ancestral home of Pres. Diosdado Macapagal and family)
12. BAYUG ISLAND

13. MAJOR INDUSTRIES
a. Global Steelworks (Former NSC)
b. Iligan Cement Corp.
c. Pilmico Foods Corp.
d. NPC
e. Mabuhahay Vinyl Corp. (MVC)
f. Refractories Corp. of the Phil. (RCP)
g. San Miguel Corp. - ICOM
h. Ma. Cristina Chemical Industries
i.Granexport Manufacturing Corp.
j. Northern Mindanao Power Corporation
k. Holcim Corp.
l. Filipinas Eslon Manufacturing Corp.
m. London Biscuit Co.
14. DIYANDI FESTIVAL

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source:www.lucenacity.gov.ph

yup.thats what I noted when I went to Iloilo. they do have distinct style of jeepneys. with those long fronts. But I guess the long fronts should be shortened due to the limited road space they will occupy especially sa down town area

Galing ng Ilo-ilo! at first na shock ako i thought na innova ang mga jeepneys nyo.. sosyal... innova-tive pala... ;):banana:

*Known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls - Home to more than 23 waterfalls
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*Known as the Industrial City of the South - Home to atleast 10 heavy industries
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*Home to MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology - Center of Excellence in Science and Technology
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*The place where the three Hydro-Electric Power Plants are located, the AGUS V, VI and VII
*Overall power rates in Iligan are still considered the cheapest among the major cities in the country
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*Abundant and Inexpensive water. Home to 9 cool natural springs.
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*Cut-flower and Orchard Center
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*Sub-Region's Economic, Institutional and Recreational Center
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*Deep harbor lines, earthquake and typhoon free
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*Connected by an all-weather highway along the coastline of Northern Mindanao, a major transport center of all modes of public land transportation
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*One of the most competitive mid-size city based on the AIM survey
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*A major component of the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor - One of the priority investment area in the country
*Stable peace and order condition

pero pagdating sa sistema, mas maganda sa gapo
color coded ang mga jeep at tricycle

sa amin hindi color coded pero brand new lahat, jeep, trike, taxi...:D

ang maganda sa gapo, yung traffic system.. nagiging dcplinado ang pinoy pag nasa gapo...:D

sa amin hindi color coded pero brand new lahat, jeep, trike, taxi...:D

ang maganda sa gapo, yung traffic system.. nagiging dcplinado ang pinoy pag nasa gapo...:D

at hindi lang basta2 pwdng maging driver. napakahabang proseso

gapo.... highly uurbanized pero
it's a city with no
university
cinema
big mall
magandang village o subdivision
peo maunlad

BUTUAN CITY, agusan del norte

- first trade relations between the Philippines and the world took place here. It was once the Center on Trade and Commerce in the Philippines (as early as 4 AD)

- Rich in Historical Artifacts

- Home of the Balanghais

- Home or the mighty Agusan River

- The first and second Magsaysay Bridge

- Rizal Park.. part of the philippine history took place here

- Has one of the Largest Philippine Flag

- The City Hall Complex

Nung nag ikot ako sa mga pier ng Cebu noong Fluvial Procession, nalaman kong malinis na pala ang pier ng Cebu compared several years ago coz I thought kagaya sa Manila na napaka rumi... to think of its size...:)

Pier1
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by markii

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by markii

Pier 2
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Pier 3
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Pier 4
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DAVAO = ako :P

;11801971']DAVAO = ako :P

:lol:

Especially with your bug spraying gear.

Nung nag ikot ako sa mga pier ng Cebu noong Fluvial Procession, nalaman kong malinis na pala ang pier ng Cebu compared several years ago coz I thought kagaya sa Manila na napaka rumi... to think of its size...:)



malinis man naman ang south harbour ng manila.. yung north lang ang mejo mahirap ata i maintain kasi malapit sa squatters colony.

ANTIPOLO CITY
THE PILGRIMAGE CAPITAL OF THE PHILIPPINES

Parang ..nakakalito naman na kapag hindi specific ang topic sa thread ..Photo and Discussion palagi....nakaka-overlook tuloy minsan .....it's just that may mga specific threads lang ako na interested basahin....at malaman ang updates .
Is there anything wrong ba dun sa earlier thread titles ? for me I prefer them that way.

hayaan mo na..ika nga nila, if may reklamo ka, then perhaps SSC isnt for you :lol:

Not really a complain .... just pointing out an opinion ..

agree, ang hirap tuloy hanapin..

MORE PIC of ILOILO JEEPNEYS

c/o berniemack
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^^ Wow, ibang klase ang mga jeep ng Iloilo! More futuristic!

cool jeepneys^^.. are those really manufactured by toyota/isuzu? i like especially the crosswind and innova look a like...hehe

cool jeepneys^^.. are those really manufactured by toyota/isuzu? i like especially the crosswind and innova look a like...hehe

nope.designs are just "copied" by the manufacturers
these are not yet the best jeeps coz the better deisgned ones are "mahirap matimingan makuhanan ng pictures" :D

there's even one jeep designed like the "van" yung may parang hagdanan sa likod:lol:

oh my..i hope they wont face legal charges.. anyhow, see, we filipinos are now capable of manufacturing our own.. we just have to deviate a little from the usual pinoy designs:D

Another thing for CEBU CITY

more International events

After the successfull ASEAN SUMMIT and EAST ASIAN SUMMIT last January

After the successful BATTLE OF CEBU sports event yesterday

Cebu City is expected to host these following ITERNAIONA events

WORLD FOOD EXPO this March
HIROBO CUP Asia from April 13-15
WORLD CUP boxing event this July 2007
WORLD POOL CHAMPOISHIP next year 2008

Another thing for CEBU CITY

more International events

After the successfull ASEAN SUMMIT and EAST ASIAN SUMMIT last January

After the successful BATTLE OF CEBU sports event yesterday

Cebu City is expected to host these following ITERNATIONAL events

WORLD FOOD EXPO this March
HIROBO CUP Asia from April 13-15
WORLD CUP boxing event this July 2007
WORLD POOL CHAMPOISHIP next year 2008

General Info for expats:


The Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRVisa)


WHAT IS THE SRRVisa?


The Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRVisa) is a special non-immigrant resident visa that provides its holders with multiple-entry and indefinite stay status in the Philippines.
It also grants Tax-Free incentives and privileges as well as value-added services and benefits that they can avail of from our partner establishments such as hotels, resorts, retirement facilities, and restaurants.

It is a “lifestyle” visa for those who enjoy perks and privileges, a “hassle-free” visa for the frequent business traveler, and a “retirement visa” for the elderly who need special care for their special needs.


SRRVisa Benefits and Features
You can live here in the Philippines!

- The option to reside permanently…or for as long as you want!
Our Special non-immigrant visa gives you the right to have another home away from home

- The SRRVisa provides you with Multiple-Entry Privileges
Allowing you to go in or out of the country - anytime at any Philippine port of entry

- The SRRVisa exempts you from securing the Exit & Re-Entry Clearances from the Bureau of Immigration
Makes your “Multiple-entry” status more convenient and comfortable and likewise beneficial for businessman and frequent travelers

- No need for Travel Taxes!
Exemption from Travel Tax, provided that the SRRVisa holder has not stayed in the Philippines for more than a year from date of last entry

Business and Pleasure
- You can work here…
Upon issuance of the Alien Employment Permit (AEP), to which PRA
can assist you!

- …Or start your own business!
Convert your deposit into an active investment!


New Home for your Family
- SRRVisa entitles you to bring two (2) of your dependents
Possibly your spouse and a child, 20 years of age and below, and unmarried, without having to remit an additional dollar investment

- Easy access to Quality Education for your Children
With SRRVisa, no need for a Special Study Permit or Student’s Visa!

- Build your very own Home!
With your deposit, you can purchase and own your condominium unit or lease a parcel of land anywhere in the Philippines.

- Bring your belongings to your new home!
Tax-free importation of household goods/personal effects worth US$7,000.00 (i.e, Furniture and Appliances)


Other SRRVisa Features
- Conversion of your Time Deposit Requirements into Active Investment

- Convert your Time Dollar Deposit into Philippine Peso Time Deposit or Euro Money after the issuance of the SRRVisa

- Get your money back!
Guaranteed repatriation of the Dollar Time Deposit once the visa holder withdraws from the Program.

REQUIREMENTS

PRINCIPAL APPLICANT
1. Duly accomplished Philippine Retirement Authority Application Form

2. Original Passport with Valid Entry Status (i.e. Tourist Visa)
For Applicants holding other types of visa, please downgrade your existing visa to Tourist Visa before applying to the program.

3. Medical Examination Clearance
Can be obtained from any local licensed physician in the Philippines or from a PRA-accredited clinic in Manila – you may also choose to have the medical examination done in your home country provided that it has an English translation (if necessary) then duly authenticated at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance from the Philippines or police clearance from the applicant’s country of origin
Police Clearance obtained in your home country must include an English translation (if necessary) and duly authenticated at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

5. 6 copies of 1"x1" and 6 copies 2"x2" pictures

6. Bank Certification of Dollar Time Deposit – Inward Remittance to PRA Accredited Banks (Instructions here; Telegraphic Transfer Form here)

Required Dollar Time Deposit:
a. 35 – 49 years old = US$ 75,000.00
b. 50 years old and above = US$ 50,000.00
Special Reduced Deposit
c. Former Filipino citizens = US$ 1,500.00 (at least
35 years old; regardless of
the number of dependents)

d. Retired ADB employees*:
i. US$ 25,000.00 (50 years and above)
ii. US$ 50,000.00 (below 50 years old)

e. Retired Ambassadors of foreign countries who served in the Philippines = US$ 1,500.00

f. Retired military personnel (and members of the diplomatic corps below Ambassador level) = US$ 50,000.00

g. Additional Dependent (in excess of two) = additional US$ 15,000.00 each (except Former Filipinos)

*Note: For ADB retirees, the balance of US$ 25,000.00 may be filled in with a pre-existing investment in real property in the Philippines.

7. Fees (One-time only):
a. US$1,500.00 processing and service fee
b. US$10.00 Annual PRA ID Card fee (waived for the first year)


SPOUSE 1. Duly accomplished Philippine Retirement Authority Application Form

2. Original Passport with Valid Entry Status (i.e. Tourist Visa)
For Applicants holding other types of visa, please downgrade your existing visa to Tourist Visa before applying to the program..

3. Medical Examination Clearance
Can be obtained from any local licensed physician in the Philippines or from a PRA-accredited clinic in Manila – you may also choose to have the medical examination done in your home country provided that it has an English translation (if necessary) then duly authenticated at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance from the Philippines or police clearance from the applicant’s country of origin
Police Clearance obtained in your home country must include an English translation (if necessary) and duly authenticated at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

5. 6 copies of 1"x1" and 6 copies 2"x2" pictures

6. Marriage Certificate**

7. Fees (One-time only):
a. US$300.00 processing and service fee
b. US$10.00 Annual PRA ID Card fee (waived for the first year)


DEPENDENT/S 1. Duly accomplished Philippine Retirement Authority Application Form

2. Original Passport with Valid Entry Status (i.e. Tourist Visa)
For Applicants holding other types of visa, please downgrade your existing visa to Tourist Visa before applying to the program.

3. Medical Examination Clearance
Can be obtained from any local licensed physician in the Philippines or from a PRA-accredited clinic in Manila – you may also choose to have the medical examination done in your home country provided that it has an English translation (if necessary) then duly authenticated at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

4. National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Clearance from the Philippines or police clearance from the applicant’s country of origin
Police Clearance obtained in your home country must include an English translation (if necessary) and duly authenticated at the Philippine Embassy or Consulate nearest you.

5. 6 copies of 1"x1" and 6 copies 2"x2" pictures

6. Birth Certificate**

7. Fees (One-time only):
a. US$300.00 processing and service fee
b. US$10.00 Annual PRA ID Card fee (waived for the first year)


NOTICE** In lieu of the Marriage or Birth Certificates:
- Family Register/Domicile (for Koreans & Japanese)
- Household Register (for Taiwanese)
- Certificate of Relationship (for P.R.O.C. Chinese)
- Koseki Tohon (For Japanese)

NOTE:
ALL DOCUMENTS ISSUED IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ENGLISH TRANSLATION AUTHENTICATED BY THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY/CONSULATE SERVING THE LOCALITY OF THE APPLICANT.

ALL DOCUMENTS ISSUED ABROAD OR BY A FOREIGN AUTHORITY SHALL BE LIKEWISE BE AUTHENTICATED BY THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY/CONSULATE SERVING THE LOCALITY OF THE APPLICANT.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q. WHAT ARE MY PRIVILEGES AS AN SRRVisa HOLDER?
A. A resident retiree or holder of the SRRV is accorded the following privileges/benefits
· Permanent, non-immigrant status with multiple entry privileges through the Special Resident Retiree's Visa;
· Exemption from customs duties and taxes for the importation of personal effects, appliances and household furniture worth US$7,000.00;
· Exemption from Bureau of Immigration (BI) exit clearance and re-entry permit;
· Exemption from payment of travel tax provided the retiree has not stayed in the Philippines for more than one year from date of his last entry into the country;
· Conversion of the requisite deposit into active investment, including purchase of a condominium unit;
· Foreign currency time deposit can be converted into Philippine Peso deposit, but interest is subject to withholding tax;
· Pension, annuities remitted to the Philippines are tax-free and;
· Guaranteed repatriation of the requisite deposit including invested profits, capital gains and dividends accrued from investments, upon compliance with Bangko Sentral rules and regulations.
Q. WHAT ARE MY OBLIGATIONS AS AN SRRVisa HOLDER?
A. An SRRVisa holder has the following obligations as a member of the PRA Retirement Program:
· To give a written notice of any change of information supplied in the Application Form (e.g. status, name or address) within thirty (30) days from such change;
· To give a written thirty (30) day notice of termination of his participation in the Program;
· To pay by way of Visitorial/Monitoring fee, the amount equivalent to one (1%) percent of the total amount in Philippine Peso equivalent of the foreign currency deposit converted into investment or 1.5% (applicable only to retiree members using the pre-existing investment scheme - for the first year only) to be paid annually on the date of withdrawal/conversion of deposit into investment.
· To secure an Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Department of Labor & Employment;
· To comply with the rules and regulations of the Authority.
Q. CAN I DIVIDE/SPREAD MY DOLLAR DEPOSIT REQUIREMENT TO ANY OF PRA’S ACCREDITED BANK?
A. Yes, for a minimum deposit of US$10,000.00.
Q. AM I REQUIRED TO CONVERT MY DOLLAR DEPOSIT INTO AN ACTIVE INVESTMENT? OR CAN I JUST LEAVE IT INDEFINITELY AS AN INTEREST BEARING ACCOUNT?
A. The retiree has the option to convert the required foreign currency deposit after six (6) months from date of deposit to any of the currently approved investment outlets or leave it indefinitely in an interest bearing account either in US dollar or peso time deposit with any of the accredited banks.
Q. WHAT IS VISITORIAL/MONITORING FEE?
A. It is a fee for services rendered by the Authority to the resident retiree from the time he withdraws his requisite deposit into investment. The annual Visitorial/Monitoring fee is equivalent to one (1%) percent of the total amount invested. This is payable by the retiree-investor upon receipt by the Authority of the certified true copy or Photocopy of the original of the contracts, documents or instruments evidencing the investment.
Q. IS IT POSSIBLE FOR AN SRRVisa HOLDER TO SET UP A BUSINESS OR WORK IN THE PHILIPPINES?
A. Yes, he can set up his business provided it is not limited/prohibited by the Constitution, existing laws or by the Philippine Foreign Investment Act of 1991 (R.A. 7042). Working in the Philippines is allowed provided one has the necessary Alien Employment Permit (AEP) from the Department of Labor and Employment.
Q. CAN FOREIGN NATIONALS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE PRA PROGRAM ACQUIRE LAND?
A. No. The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines prohibits foreigners to acquire land. However, under the existing investment policy of the Philippines and subject to foreign equity restrictions, foreigners are allowed to invest in corporations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The corporation may then purchase/acquire land. He can also acquire land through hereditary succession.
Q. ARE NON-RESIDENT ALIENS ENGAGED IN TRADE OR BUSINESS SUBJECT TO TAX?
A. Non-resident aliens engaged in trade or business in the Philippines are subject to Philippine income tax in the same manner as resident citizen and aliens taxable income received from all sources within the Philippines.
Q. AS AN SRRVisa HOLDER, CAN I ALSO APPLY FOR PHILIPPINE CITIZENSHIP?
A. Yes. In accordance with the Naturalization Law of the Philippines. One of the basic requirements for naturalization is the continuous residency in the Philippines for a period of ten (10) years.
The period may be reduced to five (5) years if the applicant has any of the following qualifications:
· Has honorably held office under the Government of the Philippines or under that of any of the provinces, cities, municipalities or political subdivision thereof;
· Has established a new industry or introduced a useful invention in the Philippines;
· Has been married to a Filipino citizen;
· Has been engaged as a teacher in the Philippines for a period of at least two (2) years;
· Has been born in the Philippines.
Note: For Former Filipino citizens, the Citizenship Retention and Reacquisition Act of 2003 apply.
Q. HOW CAN ONE WITHDRAW FROM THE PROGRAM?
A. If the resident retiree wishes to terminate his membership in the Program, he has to accomplish the Exit Interview Form, surrender his original/valid passport with the stamped SRR Visa for the cancellation of the visa and his PRA Identification (ID) Card. He also has to pay all taxes and duties due if he availed of the tax-free importation privilege, if he was a member of the program for less than three (3) years, and other financial obligations, if any.

About Cebu, whats the best about Cebu:

Ngohiong and Julie's Pan! :D

Another boxing event for Cebu in July?

cebu=lechon :D

Davao - Penongs - Unlimited Rice

Cebu - Sutukil and Inasalas!

Here's another worst thing about our city.....MADUMING PULITIKA!!!!
You can check this latest news from PDI :
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/metro/view_article.php?article_id=51865

Nakakasuka na ang mga opisiyal ng Pasay.

Dagdagan mo pa ng mga kurakot na kawani ng pamahalaan katulad ng mga Chocolate Boys na walang patid sa pangingilkil ng mga motorista (sarap nyong bagain mga kapal muks!!!).
Prostitusyon sa Pasay malalala. Mga nagkalat na puta at bugaw sa kanto ng Rotonda papuntang Tramo (binabargain na puta may libre pang sakit....hehehe!). Mga beerhouse na nagsusulputan na kulang sa hygiene at ginagawang kuta ng prostitusyon.
Mga tindahan sa bangketa umaapaw. Subukan nyong dumaan dyan sa Rotonda pagbaba nyo ng LRT o MRT hindi ka na makakalakad dahil sa sobrang daming nagbibenta sa mga sidewalks.
Basura na hindi nakukuha na bumabaho sa paligid ng Pasay.
Putik, basura at mga double dead meat sa palengke ng Pasay.

Mga '+@n9 'n@ nyo na mga kurakot na opisyal ng Pasay kailan kaya kayo magbago?

ang pangit sa Muntinlupa, walang magandang sidewalk along the National Road. At wala na ring avaialable space para sa future expansions ng kalsada.

narrow sidewalks along the national highway, weak tourism promotion

Here in Sacramento we deperately need a new arena the old arco arena is getting old and outdated needs be replaced by a new and much modern facility. Last election the voters of sacramento voted no on measures Q and R wich a tax increase that would help pay for a new arena but voters did not realize the impact to the city. The old arco is situated north 10 min commute outside downtown area the plan was the new arena will be built in the downtown area where the old rail yards is but the sacramentant didnt feel the need to have a new arena. If built the economic benefits is worth investing. Larger arenas generate more profits. Now the Sacramento kings is looking for a home city maybe Las Vegas or Los Angeles. I hope they will never turn away their sacramento fans and leave the city.

^^Art least you have an arena. While here, we have to rely on "open areas" in staging events and the like.

ang pangit sa Muntinlupa, walang magandang sidewalk along the National Road. At wala na ring avaialable space para sa future expansions ng kalsada.

dito sa gapo ang may sidewalk naman.. nakakatawa nga lang kc ung mga pwesto ng mga sidewalk vendor may marka kung san sila dapat nakapwesto.
at eto pa.. ung mga nagtitinda na mga pirated na vcd at dvd, naksuot pa ng tshirt na ang kulay ay simbolo ng mayor dito,, green

Worth mentioning about the cities in the Philippines is the desecration of historical and holy structures. National Historical Institute could not keep up with these structures being destroyed at an alarming rate by no less than our talented politicians and authorities. Very sad and true!

Worth mentioning about the cities in the Philippines is the desecration of historical and holy structures. National Historical Institute could not keep up with these structures being destroyed at an alarming rate by no less than our talented politicians and authorities. Very sad and true!

Frustrating but true. There are some politicians who have no "kebs" or doesn't care about Heritage. They prefer to destroy and make new establishments.

Frustrating but true. There are some politicians who have no "kebs" or doesn't care about Heritage. They prefer to destroy and make new establishments.

kaya naman pala walang high-paying na trabaho para sa mga historyador.

^^ Korek!

ang pangit sa Muntinlupa, walang magandang sidewalk along the National Road. At wala na ring avaialable space para sa future expansions ng kalsada.


May sidewalks naman kahit paano , its just that its narrow at plain ang pagkakagawa . Actually , according to the oldtimers , the national road traversing Muntinlupa was originally only a two-lane road and had been expanded to four lanes many years ago. According to them , the houses and establishments were demolished for that expansion . As of now , medyo difficult na mag demolish coz halos mga lowrise commercial buildings na nakaline up sa road . Anyway , okay pa naman at may mga choke points lang like sa tapat ng City Hall . Kapag nalipat na ang City Hall sa maba-vacate na NBP area , dapat siguro na i-expand ay yung JP Rizal street from two-lane to four-lane , or better alternative ay i-expand pa ang exit road ng Susana Heights sa SSH at gawan ng access road from Susana to NBP area in the future .

cebu is beach + puso + inasal + mangoes
and of course.. bibingka sa mandaue :tongue4:

Anything Best in Gen. Santos City???
Tuna ---> Sinugbang Panga, kinilaw
what else? Hmmm...

Worst sa Gensan...
Walang tourist spots or should I say limited ang pasyalan. Mainit and dusty... :D

^^ Manny Pacman :D

Frustrating but true. There are some politicians who have no "kebs" or doesn't care about Heritage. They prefer to destroy and make new establishments.


Not only politicians but the clergy are guilty as well of desecrating our churchs.

MANILA

Seat of Power of The Philippines, haha.

Street Sign or Campaign Materials?:lol:
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/341/dsc01285rk5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/2438/dsc01284ln7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

AlamBre-Wire-Kawad ng Kuryente sa Poste

i dont understand why those politikos have to display their names when they dont even spend a single centavo for such..:mad:

Worst sa Gensan...
Walang tourist spots or should I say limited ang pasyalan. Mainit and dusty... :D

Meron naman...

1. BT Corn fields
2. GMALL of GenSan
3. Pacquiao :D
4. MSU-GenSan

Kung wala, gumawa sila :D

lols, tourist spot na pala si Pacman...:colgate:

^^ u dont?.. thats easy to understand lew. they're running this election..:D

The worst thing about our city is our mayor :tongue3:

si Tomas? ok naman siya ah..mas sexy nga lang si gwen :D

or ayaw mo sa kanya kasi oily face niya? :lol:

;12017119']si Tomas? ok naman siya ah..mas sexy nga lang si gwen :D

or ayaw mo sa kanya kasi oily face niya? :lol:

No I'm pertaining to Lapu-Lapu City's Radaza :bash: I hope he gets replaced

^^ Yeah. That mayor deserves to be punched on his face.

^ Under his leadership, we really haven't seen much improvement in the city. Tsk tsk. Even his drainage and widening project in Basak isn't finished yet after more than a year already.

^^ Even in Humay-Humay and Opon Mercado area!

^^ tHOSE name plates are supposed to lead the votes to them! LoL. That's relating it to the streetsigns.

MANILA

Seat of Power of The Philippines, haha.

nah, its the capital, power lies elsewhere..:colgate:

One of the worst things about the town of Cabuyao, Laguna is the municipal officials, doing nothing!
Everyday I went to the town of Cabuyao, I don't see any big developments on this town.

Makikita mo ang pagkaiba sa katabi nyang mga bayan (Sta. Rosa at Calamba) na ngayon ay mga siudad na. If you will compare the three mas maraming malalaking kompanya ang makikita mo sa Cabuyao. Nandyan ang Asia Brewery Plant, Procter and Gamble, Nestle Philippines at marami pang iba na multinational companies.

Try to commute from Calamba (Crossing) to Sta. Rosa via National Highway, madadaanan mo ang Cabuyao. Mapapansin mo na smooth ang pagtakbo mo sa Calamba pagdating mo sa bayan ng Cabuyao, magsuot ka ng helmet baka mauntog ka sa laki ng mga butas sa daan makapagpahinga ka na lang pagdating mo ng Sta. Rosa na may maganda na ang mga daan. Mapapansin mo rin ang sidewalks ng tatlong bayan na ito, nakakainis makikita mo sa gitna ng hi-way dumadaan ang mga tao sa Cabuyao dahil hindi maregulate ng pamahalaang bayan ang mga sidewalk vendors.

Perwesyo din ang daan galing Sta. Elena (Cabuyao Exit) to Pulo (Bayan proper), pwede maglaro ng sungka ang mga higante sa laki ng mga butas sa daan at idagdag mo pa naging parking area ito ng mga malalaking truck.

Itanong nyo sa mga taong pumupunta sa Munisipyo kung nandyan palagi ang Mayor nila? ...i dunno the answer....hehehe!

Lahat ng mga squatters na galing Manila at Makati dito itinambak sa Cabuyao.

Pero ang Cabuyao mabilis magpadala ng mga tauhan sa mga malalaking kompanya para makakuha ka ng "Sedula" kapag malapit na ang filinng of income tax. Ayos! Kita pa rin 'yan ng bayan ng Cabuyao. Saan kaya na pupunta pera ng Cabuyao?

^^ what's wrong with him?? @ sinjin

I agree with the Laguna bit, I'm here right now, and the squatter and pollution , problem is crazy!!

Oh and another thing is the heritage, nobody's preserving anything...:cry:

kyle, now I understand!

You are also right with regards to preserving the Laguna heritage. People doesn't mind them. More than half of the population of Laguna ay migrants working in the province industrial estates kaya siguro walang pakiaalam.

Ang bayan na Cabuyao Laguna ay ang pinaka-worst if you will observe.

^^ yes, agree on that point,..

I really find it sad, Laguna is actually becoming one giant industrial plant,.. there are so many beautiful old houses, that are getting torn down,.and people are only minding the malls,.. or EK

.. I'll be glad to fly back to the visayas

^^ tHOSE name plates are supposed to lead the votes to them! LoL. That's relating it to the streetsigns.

Correct! their name plates actually not needed from that one...:lol: TRAPO!!

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/PLAZAiligan-1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/npcpark.jpg

Features:
- Cable Cars
- Waterfalls Viewing Decks
- Rock Wall Climbing
- Stairway to Switchyard
- Bat Park
- Science Centrum
- Entertainment Area
- Orchidarium and Butterfly Farm
- Kayak Area
- Fishing Ground
- Children's Playground
- Mini Zoo
- Crocodile Farm and Waterfalls
- Aviary
- Cottages
- White Water Rafting
- Hanging Bridge


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/maze5.jpg
MAZE PARK AND RESORT

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/b-tibanga.jpg
Smooth traffic

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/skimboarding-1.jpg
Cool Beach

Let the picture speaks!

Reposted! Tnx to the ff: gors, alingatong and Charles O. Sy

good pm... sir...
is the NPC Nature Park - open to the public?
if yes... would you have any of their phone number?
thanks..


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/PLAZAiligan-1.jpg

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/npcpark.jpg

Features:
- Cable Cars
- Waterfalls Viewing Decks
- Rock Wall Climbing
- Stairway to Switchyard
- Bat Park
- Science Centrum
- Entertainment Area
- Orchidarium and Butterfly Farm
- Kayak Area
- Fishing Ground
- Children's Playground
- Mini Zoo
- Crocodile Farm and Waterfalls
- Aviary
- Cottages
- White Water Rafting
- Hanging Bridge


http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/maze5.jpg
MAZE PARK AND RESORT

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/b-tibanga.jpg
Smooth traffic

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p64/iliganon_boy/skimboarding-1.jpg
Cool Beach

Let the picture speaks!

Reposted! Tnx to the ff: gors, alingatong and Charles O. Sy

^^ Wow Iligan is nice! I haven't been there for about 10 years!

Aba, parang sa Baywalk yung lights sa Iligan City ah! nice!

Anything best about MAKATI CITY? uhmm Greenbelt perhaps, so classy and so relaxing!!! I love it! :)

For me, the best thing about Makati City are the skyscrapers and ayala avenue.

good pm... sir...
is the NPC Nature Park - open to the public?
if yes... would you have any of their phone number?
thanks..

The NPC Nature's park will be open to public on the year 2009 (complete phase 1 -3), coz its still u/c but the ma. cristina falls is always open to public, we'll just update u for the development of the nature's park, coz, ryt now they're still on the phase 1 but the phase 1 will be open to public this year

Aba, parang sa Baywalk yung lights sa Iligan City ah! nice!

Anything best about MAKATI CITY? uhmm Greenbelt perhaps, so classy and so relaxing!!! I love it! :)

thanks, sana maka punta kayo dito se city namin lalo na dis sept. coz is our city fiesta and wer going to celebrate the whole month of sept.

Best about the Cities I've live In:

Luzon:
Lipa City: Fernando Air Base (best military camp i have visited)
Cavite City: Island Cove Resort (very large resort in a small city)
Baguio: Camp John Hay
Quezon City: Araneta Center (my favorite pasyalan in Metro Manila)

Visayas:
Cebu: SM City Cebu (my favorite mall in the visayas)

Mindanao:
Iligan: Tinago Falls (the most beautiful falls I have seen)
Cagayan de Oro: Limketkai (Most expansive shopping complex in VisMin)

^^Parang hindi magugustuhan ni Sinjin ang sinabi mo about Cebu :lol: :D