$120-M ethanol project in Isabela
By Charlie Lagasca (The Philippine Star) Updated December 19, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

SANTIAGO CITY , Philippines – Despite apprehensions that it could displace thousands of villagers, a $120-million bioethanol plant project was formally launched in Isabela’s central San Mariano town earlier this week.

The project will be funded by a multinational consortium, Green Future Innovations (GFI), composed of Japan’s Itochu Corp. and JGC Corp., Philippine Bioethanol and Energy Investments Corp., and Taiwanese holding company GCO.

Isabela Gov. Faustino Dy III said the project, touted as the biggest sugarcane-based biofuel project in the country, is expected to be operational in 2012.


Anton, hi! 120m $ is certainly huge amount to be invested in bioethanol in Isabela. I am sure it would generate employment. It is natural source of energy, considered (GREEN SOURCE) with less or no carbon footprint at all. What concerns me though is the displacement of villagers in San Mariano. I wonder if Dy's government have come up with a workable solution to relocate the villagers, before it was even launched. Obviously, there wasn't any, hence there's oppositons coming from the villagers. I have some reservations, specially if the affected villagers are mostly indegenous people in the Province. I would think that it would be a slippery slope to navigate. However, knowing how government operates in the Philippines, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they have cooked up some solution already, that won't be altered otherwise,

Anyways, this scale of investment could be magnified by its economic spin-off not only in San Mariano, but the Province of Isabela, or may be even R2.:cheers:

Anton, hi! 120m $ is certainly huge amount to be invested in bioethanol in Isabela. I am sure it would generate employment. It is natural source of energy, considered (GREEN SOURCE) with less or no carbon footprint at all. What concerns me though is the displacement of villagers in San Mariano. I wonder if Dy's government have come up with a workable solution to relocate the villagers, before it was even launched. Obviously, there wasn't any, hence there's oppositons coming from the villagers. I have some reservations, specially if the affected villagers are mostly indegenous people in the Province. I would think that it would be a slippery slope to navigate. However, knowing how government operates in the Philippines, I wouldn't be surprised at all if they have cooked up some solution already, that won't be altered otherwise,

Anyways, this scale of investment could be magnified by its economic spin-off not only in San Mariano, but the Province of Isabela, or may be even R2.:cheers:

expect that kaibigan.. if theres a plus, theres always a minus on it.. i hope that minus should not negatively affect our natives in san mariano area... san mariano i think is naturally gifted.. they think san mariano is really great in natural energy potential.. wag lang pasukan ng mga corrupt, im sure some individuals there with political power would make a piece of the opportunity to get profit even the lives of our native will be at stake.. san nga po hindi mangyari yun..

a very sad news. magpapasko pa naman. may they rest in peace.

lets pray for their souls mga kapatid... balita ko nga some of them from isabela pa... tuguegarao po kasi ang exam center ng nursing board sa region natin.. our govt especially the city govt should do something to prevent this kind of tragedy to happen again and im sure the city will do.. regular po ang board exam ng nursing sa tuguegarao kaya sana lahat ng govt official natin sa region II ang mag usap to make a plan for this para hind na maulit..

lets pray mga kapatid......

a very sad news. magpapasko pa naman. may they rest in peace.

This is definitely sad news. I feel for the victim's family. Traumatic, indeed during this time of the year. What a sad way to celebrate the advent.

BTW, any building code violations, that caused this tragedy? Any proper sinage in place? If the owner of the hotel violated any building code, he/she should be penalized and liable to all the victims fiduciarily.

a very sad news. magpapasko pa naman. may they rest in peace.

It is a tragic news indeed. I feel for the victim's family. I could not even pathom the grief the families are wrestlling right now during the advent.

Is there any building code violated? If there is, the owner of the hotel should be penalized and liable to the victim's families fiduciarily. Traumatic.

expect that kaibigan.. if theres a plus, theres always a minus on it.. i hope that minus should not negatively affect our natives in san mariano area... san mariano i think is naturally gifted.. they think san mariano is really great in natural energy potential.. wag lang pasukan ng mga corrupt, im sure some individuals there with political power would make a piece of the opportunity to get profit even the lives of our native will be at stake.. san nga po hindi mangyari yun..

Let's just hope that the negative impact both socially and environmentally won't be that so great, that it might outweighs any positive benifits. I feel for the indegenous people though, if they will be neglected.

Here in Canada, development like this one in San Mariano, has to consider all the stakeholders' input. It's impact on the environment and human, has to be taken seriously at all times.

In Canada, once the development is approved, the government would strike an accord to compensate the people affected (Natives) this type of project. Companies have a fiduciary obligations to the people, either in lump sum or a profit sharing paid annually. Often time it falls under Royalty, and they become a shreholders. Wouldn't be nice if the government in the Philippines would do likewise to its native people.

isa lang ang magiging malaking problema nila sa san mariano na naiisip ko... mga npa.:)

Nine Nursing Graduates die, scores still missing in Tuguegrao Hotel Fire

Raymund Catindig

TUGUEGARAO CITY- At least nine Nursing Graduates perished and 13 others hurt in a dawn fire that hit a five-storey lodging house in downtown area just a 20 meters across the City Police Station and the Fire Department Sunday.
Supt. Danilo Acosta, PNP Regional Information Officer initially disclosed the victims were among the 41 Nursing Graduates of the University of La Sallette in Santiago City who went to here to take the Nursing Licensure Examination on Dec 19 and 20.
The victims checked in at Bread and Breakfast Hotel at noon Saturday. The hotel is located at the corner of Luna and Mabini streets just across the Tuguegarao City People's Colliseium beside of which is the Tuguegarao Police Station and the City Fire Department.
Initial reports from the Tuguegarao Police cited Susan Santiago, La Sallete University Clinical Instructor, that nine students whom she accompanied here were still unaccounted for. They were Jerome Saet, Frances Caranbas, Nelmar Galapia, Marlon Viernes, Ryan James Malaki, Richard Alan Gonzales, Ronwaldo Respicio, Narl Gensan Lopez and Henderson Welle Lodevico.
Acosta however said they are looking at reports that the maid and her two children employed in the hotel were also among those who perished in the fire.
Personnel of the Ortiz Funeral Home in Barangay Balzain said most of the bodies brought to them were burned beyond recognition as relatives of the victims who rushed to this city some 140 kilometers north were briefed for an organized identification of the bodies since the funeral morgue has little space.
Nursing graduate Dondi Viernes who was among those rescued said he already notice that the lights of the hotel rooms and the hallway were already blinking at around 10:00 o clock in the evening. He said he was awakened by the commotion brought by the fire at around 1:00 o clock dawn.
Police initially ruled faulty electrical wiring as the cause of the fire.
Viernes was among those 11 hurt that were brought to the nearby Tuguegarao People's Hospital. Hurt were Joricar Agconor, Richard Rodriguez, Jerome Lactao, Alejandro Ralph Marcial, Hencee De Laza, Joel Tuliao, Julius Gadduang, Ian Gadduang, Joni Tamani, Sony Boy Corpuz and Wisdom Nurca.
Hotel owner Pete Fondevilla and his wife Arased were brought to the Cagayan Valley Regional Medical Center, a government tertiary hospital in Barangay Carig.
Fondevilla also own Sunshine Motor Parts Center which is a the ground floor of the Hotel.
Fondevilla's building was totally burned, firemen were able to contain the blaze past 6:00 am. Police blamed the building's inadequate fire alarm system and fire escape as windows of the hotel rooms were secured with iron grills.
Ironically, it took a tricycle driver to alarm the nearby fire department allegedly at around 3:00 am when the blaze that started at the hotel's top floor has already engulfed the whole building.

Justice fort the victims!... I just wish maimbestigahan ito ng mabuti including the fault of the city govt...

Imagine ang 20 meters... kay lapit.. sira daw yung mga equipments ng fire station... Anong klaseng fire station yun?:ohno::ohno::ohno:

By the way, my cousine jump from the third floor! Thank God he's alive!

40 na daw ang patay at maraming sugatan?:ohno::ohno::ohno:

9 were students of the University of La Salette.^^^^

NIA and Aboitiz sign for water efficiency and sustainability

December 17, 2010 1:59 pm

RAMON, Isabela, Dec. 17 –The National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Council of Irrigators Association (CIA)and SN-Aboitiz-Magat signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA)dubbed Oplan Daloy Magat on December 15 to ensure water efficiency and sustainability along Magat Dam in simple ceremonies at the Carlos Salazar View Deck of the Magat Dam Spillway Complex here in Barangay General Aguinaldo.

NIA administrator Antonio Nangel announced that they have implemented water conservation measures now in areas serviced by the Magat Dam and in other water reservoirs nationwide in anticipation of unforeseen droughts due to the usual effects of El Niño that has regularly scorched farms in Northern Luzon in the past years.

Nangal said the Oplan Daloy Magat is a holistic approach which gives priority of reservoir water for irrigation use to help farmers.

Proper canal clearing to remove obstruction from the dam head gates to the turnouts and strict monitoring of irrigation water distribution have been done, he said.

A massive information drive to educate farm stakeholders on water conservation and urging them to maintain constant support is ongoing, he said.

On the other hand, Mike Hosillos, SN-Aboitiz vice president for corporate services, said that the impact of the dry season next year must be mitigated in service areas.

The service areas include the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino, Apayao and Isabela.

The project consists of the Magat reservoir, three diversion dams, irrigation canals, hydroelectric powers plants and three pumping stations to supply irrigation water to 97,000 hectares of farmland. (PNA)SCD LOR/SCD/BVentura/mba

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/12/19/10/15-killed-cagayan-fire

15 dead in Cagayan fire


TUGUEGARAO CITY, Philippines – A fire rapidly swept through a lodging house here early yesterday, leaving at least 15 people dead and 14 others injured.
Officials said most of the victims were crammed in bathrooms where they fled in panic as the fire broke out. Many of the victims were about to take the nursing licensure examinations scheduled for yesterday and today.
City police director Pedro Martirez said nine nursing graduates were among those who perished in the fire that broke out at the five-story Bed and Breakfast Pension House at 1 a.m. yesterday.
The children and grandchildren of couple Pete and Arased Fondevilla, along with their maid, also died in the five-hour blaze, authorities said.
The Fondevilla couple, who owned the hotel, survived the fire along with 14 others who were treated for injuries and burns at the Cagayan Valley Medical Center and People’s General Hospital.
Officials identified the nine nursing graduates as Jerome Saet, Frances Caranbas, Nelmar Galapia, Marlon Viernes, Ryan James Malaki, Richard Alan Gonzales, Ronwaldo Respicio, Narl Gensan Lopez and Henderson Welle Lodevico, all from University of La Sallete, a Catholic-run institution in Santiago City, Isabela.
The Fondevilla couple’s children and grandchildren who perished in the fire were identified as Norman, Anibel, Mildred de Leon, Karil de Leon and John de Leon and their maid identified only as a certain Jen.
Regional police spokesman Superintendent Danilo Acosta said the nine nursing graduates were among the 41 students who were billeted at the hotel for the licensure examinations.
The students who survived the fire went on to take the exams yesterday, with one of them showing up in slippers and sleeping clothes.
Relatives grieved at a morgue where the remains of the victims, 14 of them burned beyond recognition, were brought. Some fainted as body bags were brought into a funeral parlor.
“Their families spent fortunes to send these children to school only to see them end that way,” fire investigator Daniel Abana said.
Some firefighters, moved by the sight of the badly burned bodies on the upper floors of the five-story hotel, were moved to tears and prayed before retrieving the remains, Abana said.

Aileen Gonzales, an aunt of one of the students believed to have perished in the fire, said what happened was a twin disaster because her nephew died just days before Christmas and her family was hoping he would pass the nursing exams and work abroad.

Police said the initial investigation had revealed the fire started on the ground floor, apparently fueled by car tires and other combustible materials stored in an auto supply and motorcycle shop at the corner of Luna and Mabini Streets here.
Abana said paint cans also might have been stored in the hotel, which was recently renovated.
Dozens of guests, roused by the commotion, were rescued by firefighters and police out of the still-smoldering building through the main gate and fire escapes.
Some managed to escape on their own but others may have panicked and got trapped by the flames, Cagayan provincial police director Superintendent Mao Aplasca added.
Many of the dead had crammed in bathrooms on the top two floors.
One victim had a foot stuck out of a window in a desperate attempt to survive, Abana said.
Police blamed the building’s inadequate fire alarm system, fire extinguishers and fire escape as windows of the hotel rooms were secured with iron grills.
Witnesses said the victims were screaming and crying for help from the hotel’s windows, which were secured with iron grills.
There were also reports that the fire exit doors were jammed, triggering panic among the hotel occupants.
Residents here claimed the first fire truck responded more than an hour after the fire started.
‘The victims were crying out for help, they could not get out because of the steel grills in the windows. The fire trucks also came too late,” one resident said.
One of the survivors, Dondi Viernes, said he noticed the lights of the hotel began blinking hours before the fire broke out.
Arson investigators said faulty electrical wiring at the hotel could have triggered the fire. - With Cecille Suerte Felipe, AP

DOLE releases funds for displaced Isabela workers

BY JOMAR CANLAS REPORTER

THE Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to deliver Christmas joy to families in four Isabela towns who lost their livelihood because of Typhoon Juan after its regional office recently activated its emergency employment program to provide the affected workers jobs and income during the holidays.

In her report to Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, Regional Director Grace Ursua said that DOLE-Region II has released P1.04 million in emergency employment assistance project (EEAP) funds for the wages of 210 displaced workers, who were hired for construction and rehabilitation projects in the towns of Tumauini, Ilagan, Cabagan and Burgos.

She handed the funds to chief executives and representatives of local governments in simple ceremonies in Tuguegarao City in Cagayan province on December 7 as part of the regional office’s celebration of the department’s 77th anniversary the following day.

“We have activated the emergency employment program in time for the holidays to alleviate the conditions of [the] affected workers and their families, at least during Christmas, through the provision of short-term employment . . . ” Ursua said.

Mayor Venus Grace Bautista of Tumauini said that the P365,460 EEAP check handed to her would be used as wages for the displaced laborers she plans to hire to repair seven day-care centers in her town.

“We are thankful to the DOLE-Region II for its assistance. This will benefit not only [the] displaced workers . . . but also their children,” she said.

Mayor Ruben Tegui of Burgos also expressed gratitude, saying that the P105,750 check he received would pay for the workers tapped to rehabilitate farm-to-market roads in his town.

The regional office also released a P233,290 check as remuneration to displaced workers hired to repair rural health units in Ilagan.

Another P336,140 check was also released for those who will be employed for the repair of school buildings in Cabagan.

Three other Isabela municipalities—Delfin Albano, Cauayan City and Alicia—will also be granted EEAP funds.

Ursua pointed out that “these municipalities will be given a total of P628,000 EEAP funds, which will also be used for labor cost in construction and rehabilitation projects in their areas.”

For her part, Baldoz said that “the release of EEAP funds for victims of Typhoon Juan in Region II is one of the activities that the Labor department and its family of agencies are implementing to mark the DOLE’s anniversary this year.”

According to the Labor secretary, the activation of the emergency employment program in Region II is one of the highlights in the 22-point labor and employment agenda of President Benigno Aquino 3rd.

“The DOLE activates this program during times of natural calamities to provide short-term jobs to affected workers so that they can have incomes to spend for their basic needs,” she said.

Malacanang condoles with families of Tuguegarao fire victims

http://sg.yimg.com/i/ph/news/mblogo.jpg?x=114&y=27&sig=L_j961SbLpQyCVg4DM23Dw-- (http://sg.rd.yahoo.com/sea/news/article/MBlogo/SIG=1107c7i75/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mb.com.ph%2F) Manila Bulletin - Monday, December 20


MANILA, Philippines (PNA) - Malacanang expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the fire that gutted down a hotel in Tuguegarao City as it called on concerned officials to ensure that safety standards are being followed by building administrators and owners of other establishments. In an interview on Sunday over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte called on the city engineers, safety inspectors and local government units to conduct regular inspections in buildings and other business establishments to avert the occurrence of such untoward incidents. ''We would like to extend our condolences to the families of victims of the big fire that happened in Tuguegarao, Valte said. The government's call came after a four-hour blaze engulfed the Bed and Breakfast Pension House before dawn Sunday in Tuguegarao City, killing 15 persons. Local police said the fire started at around 1 a.m. Sunday on the ground floor of the five-story hotel and raged for five hours before being put out by the firefighters. Search operations are still being conducted for the remains of the missing fatalities. Authorities also said that 12 injured people were taken to the hospital and all were in stable condition. They have yet to release the identities of the fatalities and the injured. The cause of the blaze has yet to be established. Local fire officials earlier said that the hotel guests included graduates of a nursing school in nearby Santiago City, Isabela, who had checked in ahead of their scheduled nursing licensure exams.^^

a very sad news. magpapasko pa naman. may they rest in peace.

my sympathies..

isa lang ang magiging malaking problema nila sa san mariano na naiisip ko... mga npa.:)

napaisip lang ako.ang tagal tagal na ng rebeldeng NPA, ano ba pinaglalaban nila?ginugulo lang nila ang bansa sa mga walang kwentang patayan.

Malacanang condoles with families of Tuguegarao fire victims

http://sg.yimg.com/i/ph/news/mblogo.jpg?x=114&y=27&sig=L_j961SbLpQyCVg4DM23Dw-- (http://sg.rd.yahoo.com/sea/news/article/MBlogo/SIG=1107c7i75/**http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mb.com.ph%2F) Manila Bulletin - Monday, December 20


MANILA, Philippines (PNA) - Malacanang expressed condolences to the families of the victims of the fire that gutted down a hotel in Tuguegarao City as it called on concerned officials to ensure that safety standards are being followed by building administrators and owners of other establishments. In an interview on Sunday over government-run radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte called on the city engineers, safety inspectors and local government units to conduct regular inspections in buildings and other business establishments to avert the occurrence of such untoward incidents. ''We would like to extend our condolences to the families of victims of the big fire that happened in Tuguegarao, Valte said. The government's call came after a four-hour blaze engulfed the Bed and Breakfast Pension House before dawn Sunday in Tuguegarao City, killing 15 persons. Local police said the fire started at around 1 a.m. Sunday on the ground floor of the five-story hotel and raged for five hours before being put out by the firefighters. Search operations are still being conducted for the remains of the missing fatalities. Authorities also said that 12 injured people were taken to the hospital and all were in stable condition. They have yet to release the identities of the fatalities and the injured. The cause of the blaze has yet to be established. Local fire officials earlier said that the hotel guests included graduates of a nursing school in nearby Santiago City, Isabela, who had checked in ahead of their scheduled nursing licensure exams.^^

Napanuod ko sa tv. Masyadong masaklap:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno: Nakikiramay ako sa mga namatayan

Fire victims' kin to file raps vs hotel owner

MANILA (Updated 12:22 p.m.) -- Some of the families of the 10 nursing students who died in a fire that gutted a hotel in Tuguegarao City are planning to file charges against the owner of the establishment.
A television report said Monday that the families cited the five-storey Bed and Breakfast Pension House on Luna corner Mabini streets lacked fire alarms and its fire exit doors were locked.
Reports also said that the owner of the hotel was only able to get a mayor's business permit but it has no fire safety inspection clearance for this year, prompting Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo to relieve the city's fire marshal.
Robredo said while Fire Chief Inspector Neil Caranguinan has been relieved from his post, the owner of the hotel will also be facing charges in violation of the fire code.
"We will consult with the DOJ (Department of Justice) for other possible liabilities," said Robredo, adding that a task force has already been formed to conduct investigation on the incident.
A team from the Philippine National Police's Scene of the Crime Office was also sent to the area to conduct investigation.
Sixteen people died in the fire that broke out around 1 a.m. in the building owned by Pete and Annacid Fontanilla. The fire was put off around 5 a.m.
Ten of the fatalities were nursing graduates from Santiago City who were supposed to take a licensure examination Sunday (December 19) and Monday (December 20).
They were identified as Francis Caranas, Ryan James Malaki, Jerome Saet, Nelman Galapia, Marlon Justine Viernes, Roswaldo Respicio, Narl Gensan Lopez, Henderson Welle Lodevico and Richard Allan Gonzales.
The latest fatality was identified as Julius Gaduang, a nursing graduate of University of La Sallete in Santiago City, Isabela, who died of his injuries Sunday evening.
The other six fatalities were identified as Norman Fontanilla, Anibel Fontanilla, Mildred de Leon, Karyle de Leon, Dios de Leon and a certain Jen. They were reportedly members of the family that owned the hotel. Jen was the hotel's caretaker.
The owners also both sustained burns and are now treated at a hospital in the city.
Authorities are looking at faulty electrical wiring as cause of the fire. (Sunnex)

^^Good. Let this be a lesson to everyone concerned. I hope they conduct full and thorough investigation and prosecute everybody who may be at fault including the mayor's office if needed. No one should be able to escape liability and evade prosecution if found cutting corners in issuing permits or giving approvals to building codes and standards even if they didn't meet the requirements necessary. People's lives and safety should always come first and on behalf of my provincemates I would like to express our deepest sympathy to all bereaved. May we all find peace and healing in our hearts soon.

http://www8.gmanews.tv/largevideo/latest/71081/flash-mass-held-for-fire-victims-in-tuguegarao-city

Video^^

Video nung sunog... nakaka pangilabot po...

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1365123348369

RIP for the victims who died on the SUNSHINE PENSION HOUSE FIRE!...

Imagine this, the distance of the FIRE STATION, POLICE STATION, RED CROSS OFFICE are just 30-50 meters away from the scene, and it took 10 hours to eliminate the fire. SO SAD for that kind of situation, SO POOR PERFORMANCE from the CITY GOVERNMENT OF TUGUEGARAO. Now, shall I ask anyone from this thread, IS TUGUEGARAO WORTHY OF CALLING A METRO?...

Those who call TUGUEGARAO A METRO, are dumb asses!

Watch the interview of ABS-CBN (Noli De Castro) to the MAYOR OF TUGUEGARAO, watch how he made alibis about the fault of the CITY GOVERNMENT, and HIS "GENIUS REASONS" on why such kind of tragedy happened.

Masasabi ko personally na may pagkukulang talaga ang Tug City Govt sa aspetong yun. But we cannot put a legal battle against Tug City Govt regarding that tragic event... Hayaan na nating ang kinauukulan din ang umayos sa mga dapat ayunsin. I just wish na maayos itong lahat at gawin ng city govt ang responsibilidad nila... ( Let's just pray, watch and see muna...)^^

RIP for the victims who died on the SUNSHINE PENSION HOUSE FIRE!...

Imagine this, the distance of the FIRE STATION, POLICE STATION, RED CROSS OFFICE are just 30-50 meters away from the scene, and it took 10 hours to eliminate the fire. SO SAD for that kind of situation, SO POOR PERFORMANCE from the CITY GOVERNMENT OF TUGUEGARAO. Now, shall I ask anyone from this thread, IS TUGUEGARAO WORTHY OF CALLING A METRO?...

Those who call TUGUEGARAO A METRO, are dumb asses!

Watch the interview of ABS-CBN (Noli De Castro) to the MAYOR OF TUGUEGARAO, watch how he made alibis about the fault of the CITY GOVERNMENT, and HIS "GENIUS REASONS" on why such kind of tragedy happened.

napanuod ko sa tv. in my opinion, as a mayor, ayaw niya siguro mapahiya ang city niya, kaya he made his best to "cover-up" ang anumang pagkakamali ng government niya. di siya makasagot sa tanong ni Noli nun kung bakit pinayagan paring mag-operate ang hotel na iyon nang hindi pa naissuhan ng parang "permit" regarding sa fire safety

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/12/21/10/tuguegarao-firemen-say-they-lack-equipment

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/video/nation/regions/12/21/10/doj-investigates-tuguegarao-fire

TINIYAK NG SANTIAGO CITY GOVERNMENT NA MAGBIBIGAY NG TULONG PINANSYAL SA MGA PAMILYA NG NURSING STUDENTS NA NAMATAY SA SUNOG...

http://tfcnow.abs-cbn.com/index-tvpreg.aspx

Good evening. Nakakalungkot po talaga ang nangyari, lalo na para sa mga magulang ng mga victims. Mabilis siguro ang pagkalat ng apoy saka usok gawa ng mga nakaimbak ng goma sa ground floor, tapos nakagrill pa ang mga bintana ng pension house. Nakakapanghinayang nga lang dahil napakalapit ng fire station. Palagay ko magiging lesson na iyan para maging strict sa compliance ng mga fire safety measures ng mga hotels, dormitories, apartments and other establishments. Tinitingnan iyan pag nag-apply ng mayor's permit.

Good evening. Nakakalungkot po talaga ang nangyari, lalo na para sa mga magulang ng mga victims. Mabilis siguro ang pagkalat ng apoy saka usok gawa ng mga nakaimbak ng goma sa ground floor, tapos nakagrill pa ang mga bintana ng pension house. Nakakapanghinayang nga lang dahil napakalapit ng fire station. Palagay ko magiging lesson na iyan para maging strict sa compliance ng mga fire safety measures ng mga hotels, dormitories, apartments and other establishments. Tinitingnan iyan pag nag-apply ng mayor's permit.

OO nakakalungkot talaga lalo na pag kakilala mo yung mga namatay at alam mong marami silang pangarap... Mas nakakalungkot kung maririnig mo na yung kwento sa mga survivors at yung detalye ng pangyayari sa bawat biktima...

Sana ay maging leksyon na talaga ito para hindi na magyari ulit...^^^^^^

Merry Christmas po sa lahat ng skyscrapercity forumers!:)

PDEA-2 launches anti-drug courier program

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Dec. 22 (PIA) -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) has launched last week its new program to evade and eliminate drug courier activities particularly to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Filipinos who are targets of drug syndicates that are using Filipino nationals as drug couriers.

The PDEA wants to avoid cases of drug courier among Filipinos who are victims of international drug syndicates and the agency has tapped government and private media in their information campaign.

The launching, which was held at Baguio City last week, was attended by government media personalities where the PDEA urged them to help the agency in their information and education program to avoid tragic moments among our nationals whenever they are caught participating in illegal drug courier activities of syndicates.

Acting Director Joseph Ladep of the International Cooperation Services Section of PDEA, who presented the drug courier cases in the country involving Filipinos, called on the participation of mediamen to help the agency in its drive to stop the vulnerable public from being involved with drug syndicates.

While there are cases of Filipinos involved on drug courier activities, the agency urged the public to avoid and not to be swayed by syndicates who are offering high money payments in exchange of drug courier activity.

Ladep said that most victims on their list are Filipino women who were caught in major entry points in other countries.

“To lessen and hopefully eradicate cases of drug courier among Filipinos, I am asking the help of media people and hopefully we will win this fight” Ladep said. #m. g. edale, jr (PIA Isabela)

NIA Region 2 to run after erring water users

Cauayan City, Dec. 22 (PIA) -- In its bid to collect the mounting irrigation service fees from delinquent irrigation users, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Regional Office recently ordered the intensification of court action against the delinquent irrigation users through the Small Claims Rule promulgated by the Supreme Court for the collection of indebtedness not more than P100,000.
Under the Rule of Procedure issued by the high court, indebtedness amounting to P100,000 and below exclusive of interest shall be tried under the new collection scheme sans the representation of a lawyer, except in cases where said lawyer himself is personally involved in the case either as the plaintiff or the defendant.
Regional Irrigation Manager Vicente Galvez said with the expiration of the Memorandum Circular No 79 issued by NIA Administrator Carlos S. Salazar last October 2008, they can now start filing Irrigation Service Fees Collection cases with the Barangay Justice System (BJS).
“We have implemented the memorandum circular for almost three decades giving big deductions on the payment of unpaid water obligations, but sadly, these incentive policies were ignored by the people we wanted to serve,” Galvez lamented.
In his memorandum to the different NIA field offices in the region, Galvez has ordered all the chiefs of the different NIA field offices in the region to start filing ISF cases with the end in view that these cases will be settled amicably through the help of the barangay officials and members of the Lupong Tagapamayapa.
Galvez explained that NIA, being a government agency is not covered by the BJS and as such not required to refer its collection cases to the barangay as a prerequisite to filing formal charges in proper courts.
“But we want to show to our clients that our prime concern is to settle their accounts amicably in order to maintain a good relationship with them,” Galvez further explained.
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=8799

Isabela SP approves 2011 budget

ILAGAN, Isabela -- The Sangguniang Panlalawigan of this province’s has approved on third and final reading last week its 2011 provincial expenditure program for its operations next year.
After conducting marathon sessions which the SPs convened as committee of the whole scrutinizing and deliberating each province’s office proposed budget for next year, the SP finally approved in plenary session the P1.7 billion expenditure program.
This development goes with the national government’s 2011 budget approval last week aimed of avoiding of a re-enacted budget which the previous administration usually practice that affects the nation’s operations in the first quarter of the year.
Under the SP’s able leadership of Honorable Rodolfo Albano III, the province’s legislative chamber has conducted marathon sessions and after several days of deliberations the body passed the budget for next year.
The province’s legislative and the executive offices wants an early approval of the budget in order that the needed programs and services for the constituents will be properly delivered on time when new year starts.
The SP’s P1.7 billion approved budget is set to be submitted to the office of Governor Faustino G. Dy III for his approval anytime this week. # m. g. edalr, jr. (PIA Isabela)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=8797

nakakalungkot nga naman talaga ang nangyari sa tugue, :ohno: magpapasko pa naman. :ohno:

hi to everybody here in Santiago city thread..... I've been reading all the post and comments only when times permit... I've been moving here and there for a living... anyways... the pics that you posted guys gives me goose bumps,,, the Northstar mall is so awesome to see finally the progress in that once sleepy town of Ilagan arrives at their doorstep way to go and hope to see more pics from you guys...

Also... I was so elated on learning that Robinsons is finally infusing their money to Santiago city. Can't wait to see it built. sooooon... congrats santiago.

people here are so down to earth when posting unlike the other thread ... so exagerrated and much of their discussions are merely illusions...

Also learn about the fire that kills 9 nursing graduates from Santiago city. Feel so bad, may their souls rest in peace... ang hirap kayang magpaaral ng nursing tapos mauwi lang sa ganon... napakasakit sa tulad kong magulang... my condolences na lang sa mga nawalan...

hi to everybody here in Santiago city thread..... I've been reading all the post and comments only when times permit... I've been moving here and there for a living... anyways... the pics that you posted guys gives me goose bumps,,, the Northstar mall is so awesome to see finally the progress in that once sleepy town of Ilagan arrives at their doorstep way to go and hope to see more pics from you guys... :banana::banana::banana:

Also... I was so elated on learning that ROBINSONS is finally infusing their money to Santiago city. Can't wait to see it built. sooooon... congrats santiago.:cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

people here are so down to earth when posting unlike the other thread ... so exagerrated and much of their discussions are merely illusions...(my honest opinion)

Also learn about the fire that kills 9 nursing graduates from Santiago city. Feel so bad, may their souls rest in peace... ang hirap kayang magpaaral ng nursing tapos mauwi lang sa ganon... napakasakit sa tulad kong magulang... my condolences na lang sa mga nawalan...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

MERRY XMAST TO ALL:banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

TOTOO ba ung cnasabi nilang magkakaroon na ng Robinsons Mall jan sa santi? post aman kau ng pics...

naragsak nga paskua kada kayo amin!!!

:cheers:

^Maligayang Pasko sa mga Taga-Isabela at ng probinsya nyo.:cheers:


Wish na marami pang darating na pasko at mga bagong developments..:banana::cheers2:



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Greets from Cavite:)

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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL OF US!!

From: SSC - La Union

Have a Merry Christmas to all Isabela Province, and take good your Self, Giving and Loving This Seasons of Greetings.


:cheers::)

Greeting from cavite.:cheers1:

Greetings for the Holiday Season to All Isabelenos & R2.

Season for "Giving", "Forgiving", "Understanding" "Loving" and "Reflecting"

Greetings from Vancouver, British Columbia. (Isabela):cheers:

MERRY XMAST TO ALL:banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Merry Christmas and Advance Happy New Year po sir 111466 at sa inyong lahat.hehe:):cheers::cheers:

Welcome din po sa thread sir:cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

Merry Christmas and happy new year to all Isabelinos!:):)

From SSC-Tarlac Thread.

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MALIGAYANG PASKO PO SA INYO MGA TAGA ISABELA THREAD AT MGA KAIBIGAN http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/okalim/parol-1.gif:dance::dance::dance: http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/okalim/parol5-1.gif

TOTOO ba ung cnasabi nilang magkakaroon na ng Robinsons Mall jan sa santi? post aman kau ng pics...



may video po ng location..:)

GUYS ITS CONFIRMED NA!:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

GOKONGWEI'S FLAG IS NOW WAIVING IN SANTIAGO CITY WITH THE BIG "R"!:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

PICTURE TO FOLLOW!

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Guys ito yung area na pagtatayuan ng --------- Mall sa Santiago...:):cheers:

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=181285135220454&ref=notif&notif_t=video_tag

Guys Merry Christmas sa inyong lahat!:cheers:

salamat sa pagbati mula sa inyong lahat... Nawa'y pagpalain tayong lahat ni God this 2011!:):):):cheers:

TOTOO ba ung cnasabi nilang magkakaroon na ng Robinsons Mall jan sa santi? post aman kau ng pics...



Yep... Nabasa ko rin kahapon sa local newspaper dito sa province about sa Robinsons Mall.... 3.7 hectares to be exact yung lot area... Itatayo siya sa Mabini area malapit sa circle.... So far yung phase 1 clearing palang ang nagagawa... Yung area kung saan siya itatayo ay idedevelop din ng city govt as a NEW CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - A CITY WITHIN A CITY!:):):)... Nakalagay sa tarp sa labas na up to April 2011 yung phase 2 clearing ng buong area for the new CBD...:):):)

^^

Congratulations to Santiago.:cheers:

Wow, 2011 is definitely going to be another year for development for Santiago City. Robinson Mall is absolutely a positive addition to the business community of Stgo. Now the "R" is up and coming, SM will highly likely to follow. Say in a year or 2?:)

Guys check niyo itong video...

Yung mga tao dyan ( males) sila yung nasunog at na injure sa hotel sa Tugue...

Parang premonition...^^

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3.7 pala yung lot area? kala q mg 5-10.hehehe:)

3.7 pala yung lot area? kala q mg 5-10.hehehe:)

Nakalagay sa Local Newspaper ay 3.7 hectares daw yung lot ng Robinsons pero yung idedevelop na area ay maluwang... Mukhang tatangalin lahat ng informal settlers doon at idudugtong sa Four lanes, Central terminal at Camella yung area...

Yung phase one ng resettlement ay hangang April 2011 pero yung lot ng Robinsons ay cleared na....

I'm just hoping na makapagumpisa agad ng construction at mas bilisan yung clearing ng new "CBD - a City within a City" hehe:):):)

Fire guts two commercial buildings in Isabela

December 27, 2010 2:50 am

ILAGAN, Isabela, Dec. 26 — An estimated P5 million worth of property was lost when a commercial building full of construction supplies and hardware items and an appliance store were gutted by fire a day after Christmas in Barangay Calamagui 2nd here, police and fire officials said.

They said the fire broke out at about 2 a.m. Sunday and was finally put out at past 6 a.m.

Bureau of Fire Protection personnel initially suspected short circuit due to faulty electrical wiring as the cause of the fire that destroyed Uy’s Hardware and Construction Supply and Arora’s Merchandise.

Fire trucks from the Ilagan Filipino-Chinese Chamber of Commerce, Ilagan Fire department and other fire fighting teams from Cauayan City, Naguilian and Aurora helped in putting out the four-hour blaze.

Police Supt. Baltazar Israel, Ilagan police chief, said the BFP is still investigating the real cause of the fire. (PNA) scs/BV/rsm

Nakalagay sa Local Newspaper ay 3.7 hectares daw yung lot ng Robinsons pero yung idedevelop na area ay maluwang... Mukhang tatangalin lahat ng informal settlers doon at idudugtong sa Four lanes, Central terminal at Camella yung area...

Yung phase one ng resettlement ay hangang April 2011 pero yung lot ng Robinsons ay cleared na....

I'm just hoping na makapagumpisa agad ng construction at mas bilisan yung clearing ng new "CBD - a City within a City" hehe:):):)

Wow, ayos iyan City within a city, tapos may direct access road pa from Camella, Central Terminal at karugtong ng four lanes major road. I guess, more establishments will follow when Robinsons will already be operational.:):):cheers:

Nakalagay sa Local Newspaper ay 3.7 hectares daw yung lot ng Robinsons pero yung idedevelop na area ay maluwang... Mukhang tatangalin lahat ng informal settlers doon at idudugtong sa Four lanes, Central terminal at Camella yung area...

Yung phase one ng resettlement ay hangang April 2011 pero yung lot ng Robinsons ay cleared na....

I'm just hoping na makapagumpisa agad ng construction at mas bilisan yung clearing ng new "CBD - a City within a City" hehe:):):)


eh di mgkakaroon ulit ng isa pang tulay kung dadaan sa camella?hehe:)
baka yun na yung 2nd diversion road, dirediretso na?:lol:
tama ba sir?:banana:

^^ panu kaya ang magiging hitsura ng city within a city?hahaha
sana parang ayala.hehe:banana::cheers:

eh di mgkakaroon ulit ng isa pang tulay kung dadaan sa camella?hehe:)
baka yun na yung 2nd diversion road, dirediretso na?:lol:
tama ba sir?:banana:

Not sure kung yun na pero pwede since tatagos naman talaga sa four-lanes ang diversion road...

Sana lang yung mga gagawing daan para dyan e 4 to 8 lanes na para talagang big...:)

Mukhang 2ng quarter pa siguro yan dahil andaming informal settlers dun e...

Hindi ko talaga alam ang plan nila sa "City within a City" na yun pero the best na idugtong nila yung area sa Camella, Central Terminal at four-lanes since magkatabi lang yung area, ilog lang ang namamagitan...

Sana lang e mas-bilisan nila ang pagrerelocate at sana maumpisahan na din ang 2nd diversion road dahil dumadami na talaga ang mga sasakyan dito sa atin; kahit saang sulok...

Not sure kung yun na pero pwede since tatagos naman talaga sa four-lanes ang diversion road...

Sana lang yung mga gagawing daan para dyan e 4 to 8 lanes na para talagang big...:)

Mukhang 2ng quarter pa siguro yan dahil andaming informal settlers dun e...

Hindi ko talaga alam ang plan nila sa "City within a City" na yun pero the best na idugtong nila yung area sa Camella, Central Terminal at four-lanes since magkatabi lang yung area, ilog lang ang namamagitan...

Sana lang e mas-bilisan nila ang pagrerelocate at sana maumpisahan na din ang 2nd diversion road dahil dumadami na talaga ang mga sasakyan dito sa atin; kahit saang sulok...

oo nga e, pansin ko rin yun sir, dumadami na mga vehicles dito,hehe
sa tingin ko lang, talagang madami ang mangyayari sa Santiago this year 2011
:)

oo nga e, pansin ko rin yun sir, dumadami na mga vehicles dito,hehe
sa tingin ko lang, talagang madami ang mangyayari sa Santiago this year 2011
:)

Hopefully...

Sobrang dami na talaga ng tao dito... Kahit saan... Sana hindi mapabayaan ang kalinisan at sana mamentain ang mga daan... pati mga vendors sobrang dumadami...

Nagulat nga ako sa Silverland e, andaming bahay doon at may GK na rin pala sa Rizal at Bannauag....

Andami nating mahihirap na kababayan, good thing at nabibigyan sila ng opportunities...

May alam ka ba kung kelan ang start ng

1. Robinsons?
2. Diversion?
3. Opening nung green building ( commercial complex) at kung ano ang ilalagay doon?
4. At yung start ng construction/ development ng "City within a City"? hehe

Ano pa ba ang ibang projects this 2011?:)^^

Sorry madami akong tanong hehe...:)

^^wala pa din akong alam sir kung kelan ang opening nung mga bagong establishments saka kung anu pa mga gagawin this 2011,hehe
wala pa kasi akong naririnig na bago,hahaha:lol::lol:

daming projects sa Santiago ah...congratz! :banana:

^^ panu kaya ang magiging hitsura ng city within a city?hahaha
sana parang ayala.hehe:banana::cheers:

haha! mukhang bubulagain tayo ng Santiago this year...:cheers:

Yep... Nabasa ko rin kahapon sa local newspaper dito sa province about sa Robinsons Mall.... 3.7 hectares to be exact yung lot area... Itatayo siya sa Mabini area malapit sa circle.... So far yung phase 1 clearing palang ang nagagawa... Yung area kung saan siya itatayo ay idedevelop din ng city govt as a NEW CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT - A CITY WITHIN A CITY!:):):)... Nakalagay sa tarp sa labas na up to April 2011 yung phase 2 clearing ng buong area for the new CBD...:):):)

wow!! city within a city! mukhang maraming magaganap at aabangan sa Santiago this 2011 !!! :banana::banana:

^^ panu kaya ang magiging hitsura ng city within a city?hahaha
sana parang ayala.hehe:banana::cheers:

Imaginin mo yung mall na walang roof or open air bro. Ganon lang yun pero ang centerpiece niya siguro e yung robinsons. Ganyan ang trend ngayon dito sa ibang bansa esp. US. Pero yung mga streets pedestrianized na meron lang parking lots around the perimeters of the area. Open air pero mall pa rin ang tawag. Masarap maglakad pag summer pero problema pag pangit ang weather. Maganda pati kung lahat ng units ay may magle-lease pero hindi magandang tingnan kung maraming vacant. :)

Happy New Year po sa lahat.

Nakalagay sa Local Newspaper ay 3.7 hectares daw yung lot ng Robinsons pero yung idedevelop na area ay maluwang... Mukhang tatangalin lahat ng informal settlers doon at idudugtong sa Four lanes, Central terminal at Camella yung area...

Yung phase one ng resettlement ay hangang April 2011 pero yung lot ng Robinsons ay cleared na....

I'm just hoping na makapagumpisa agad ng construction at mas bilisan yung clearing ng new "CBD - a City within a City" hehe:):):) congrats may rob na rin sa wakas

Siguradong maganda ang kalalabasan ng "City within a City" na yun... Sana walang electric wires haha....

I visited Camella kanina at super dami nang bahay ang nakatayo...:):):)

Ganda rin ng City proper pag gabi; super daming lights!... Pangit lang talaga electric wires...:)

Yung La Salette Hospital full operation na daw next year at very high tech mga facilities...:):):)

Siguradong maganda ang kalalabasan ng "City within a City" na yun... Sana walang electric wires haha....

I visited Camella kanina at super dami nang bahay ang nakatayo...:):):)

Ganda rin ng City proper pag gabi; super daming lights!... Pangit lang talaga electric wires...:)

Yung La Salette Hospital full operation na daw next year at very high tech mga facilities...:):):)

Wow daming developments ngayon sa Santiago City!:banana::banana::banana:
Yung City within a City siguro, baka yung expansion ng Santiago CBD nito, dahil kilala ang Santiago bilang agricultural city, isa sa mga major producers ng mga gulay, mais, palay,etc sa Isabela, aside sa pagiging commercial center nito sa south ng Cagayan Valley region

Wow daming developments ngayon sa Santiago City!:banana::banana::banana:
Yung City within a City siguro, baka yung expansion ng Santiago CBD nito, dahil kilala ang Santiago bilang agricultural city, isa sa mga major producers ng mga gulay, mais, palay,etc sa Isabela, aside sa pagiging commercial center nito sa south ng Cagayan Valley region


Yep... Expansion ng CBD but it will cater bigger companies like Robinsons and hotels.... Maganda yung area pag nadevelop dahil malinis yung ilog sa likod at malapit lang din sa Camella at Central Terminal...

Ok din kalalabasan ng Diversion road kahit idugtong lang muna siya sa Four-Lanes sa Malvar....:):):)

The Newly renovated Santiago city Coliseum!^^




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meron ding city within a city ang ilagan... smaller version nga lang kasi di sinlaki ng camella at robinsons ang mga nandun. ang tawag nila ay "northstar city" sa may alibagu.

- nortstar mall
- empress garden hotel and convention center
- ilagan central transport terminal and lgu gasoline station
- others

meron ding city within a city ang ilagan... smaller version nga lang kasi di sinlaki ng camella at robinsons ang mga nandun. ang tawag nila ay "northstar city" sa may alibagu.

- nortstar mall
- empress garden hotel and convention center
- ilagan central transport terminal and lgu gasoline station
- others

OO nga po... Magpapatayo din ng terminal sa area na yun sabi sa news...:)

gas station din ata pero local govt. owned...

Imaginin mo yung mall na walang roof or open air bro. Ganon lang yun pero ang centerpiece niya siguro e yung robinsons. Ganyan ang trend ngayon dito sa ibang bansa esp. US. Pero yung mga streets pedestrianized na meron lang parking lots around the perimeters of the area. Open air pero mall pa rin ang tawag. Masarap maglakad pag summer pero problema pag pangit ang weather. Maganda pati kung lahat ng units ay may magle-lease pero hindi magandang tingnan kung maraming vacant. :)

Happy New Year po sa lahat.

waah, maganda yung ganung mall.. parang big version ng metrowalk sa Pasig...:):):)

Construction of cassava-fed
ethanol plant in Isabela frozen
BY JOHN POQUIZ
Eastern Renewable-Fuels Corp., an affiliate of independent oil marketing company Eastern Petroleum, has put on hold the construction of its ethanol plant in Isabela for fear of incurring losses.

Fernando Martinez, Eastern Renewable chairman, said the company is waiting for the right market timing before proceeding with the construction of the ethanol plant, which would utilize casava as feedstock.

Construction is supposed to have started this year.

He said his main concern is the price of feedstock.

"We are very careful because of the failure of other investors in the ethanol project. People are saying: ‘akala ko ba gagawa ka?’ Yes, gagawa ako, but I don’t want a repeat of San Carlos," he said

"When they were planning ethanol, sugar was P800 per ton, ngayon it’s P3,000. And feedstock is 60 percent of your total cost. Kung almost nag-triple ang feedstock, anong klaseng enterprise ang magsu-survive?" he added.

The owners of San Carlos Bioenergy Inc. (SCBI) early this year said its Negros Occidental would not resume operations until government the increases the tariff on imported ethanol.

The ethanol plant was shutdown for maintenance in July. It was supposed to go back on stream in time for the cane harvest season.

Eastern’s original plan was to put up three ethanol plants in Isabela, each with a capacity of 30 million liters a year.

The project called for the planting of 2,000 hectares to cassava.

Total investment was placed at $30 million.

The rush to build ethanol plants was prompted by the passage of the Biofuesels Act which mandated the blending of gasoline with ethanol and of diesel with bio-diesel.

From 5 percent, the ethanol content of gasoline is scheduled to be raised to 10 percent next year.

Ethanol producers said they could not, however, compete with ethanol from Brazil and Thailand, hence their call for imposing a 25 tariff on imported ethanol.

Link (http://www.malaya.com.ph/12302010/busi3.html)

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, December 29, 2010


Isabela PNP seals firearms of police officers and members
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Dec. 29 (PIA) -- The Isabela Police Provincial Office (ippo) has launched today the sealing of all issued firearms of its members and officers to avoid firing during the new year celebrations held at the PNP grounds in Ilagan town.

City and municipal police station commanders also have conducted the sealing of issued firearms to their subordinates in all police stations of Isabela.

No less than the PNP hierarchy in Camp Crame led the sealing of firearms of PNP officers and members to avoid cases of firing and stray bullet cases at the height of new year celebration.

Deputy Provincial Police for Administration Superintendent Salonga Abugao of the IPPO said the IPPO is very much willing to obey the order as this will help the government’s campaign of total cases of stray bullet victims during the new year celebrations.

Abugao also called on all licensed private gun owners not to fire their guns to avoid tragedies to victims who will be affected relating to stray bullet incidents.

The PNP is taking the lead roll of sealing their issued firearms in order that private gun owners would also follow.

Abugao appealed to the public to report persons

who are taking unauthorized gun fires to the police.

Abugao also warned the IPPO policemen not to detached the seal that were put up at each police’s gunpoint.

The Philippine National Police-Highway Patrol Group based in Ilagan, Isabela also sealed their issued firearms.

Police Senior Superintendent Ricardo Espiritu, Highway Patrol Group 2 Commander led the sealing of issued firearms to its members simultaneous with that of the IPPO.

In Santiago City, Police Senior Superintendent Severino Abad, Jr. also launched the sealing of firearms to his policemen.

The seals to the guns would remain until January 3, 2011. MG Edale Jr. (PIA Isabela)

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
LGUs designate firecracker zones

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Dec. 29 (PIA) -- Local Government Units (LGUs) in this province were ordered by authorities to designate an area for the selling of firecrackers in their respective areas.

The designation of areas for selling of firecrackers are made to avoid firecracker incidents or accidents relating to unintentional firecracker blasts.

It is observed that during celebration of new year, firecracker business blooms in all areas in the country as these are used by majority of Filipinos in meeting and celebrating each new year.

LGUs in this province are advised to designate a firecracker zone away from major business establishments.

The Philippine National Police is closely monitoring the firecracker zone and always advised the public to use safely every firecracker they will use to avoid injuries.

Sellers of firecrackers are also advised to ensure

safety in handling the firecracker they sell.

The firecracker zone designation was already observed in the past years for public safety and avoid huge damages or losses arising from causes of firecracker unintentional blasts near big business establishments. MG Edale Jr (PIA- Isabela)

Brainstorm Goes to Santiago City, Isabela

November 19, 2010

Brainstorm once again established another branch... this time, in Santiago City, Isabela.
Santiago City, Isabela is a flourishing city in the heart of Region II. People say that all roads lead to Santiago City from Cagayan, Kalinga, Ifugao, Nueva Ecija, Nueva Vizcaya, Quirino and Aurora Province.
Brainstorm-San Fernando had a lot of students coming from Isabela and Cagayan before and they were requesting for a branch in their place so that they can have their review nearby. Although it took a few years for Brainstorm to grant that request, the Brainstorm team cannot ignore the services and help that they can offer to the people of Region II.
Brainstorm will bring the same "Brainstorm Culture and Tradition" being practiced almost ten years now being the proponent of the "Unlimited IELTS Review" and "Second Review Fee Free" that is now being copied by most but always unparalleled in results, efficiency and effectivity.
Brainstorm-Santiago City is located at the 2nd floor Miguel Bldg., Maharlika Highway, Victory Norte, Santiago City, Isabela
For inquiries, text or call 09228649504.

PIA Press Release
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Ilagan Mayor leads 114th death anniversary of Rizal

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Dec. 30 (PIA) – The local chief executive of Isabela’s capital town led other officials and employees including non-government organization leaders in commemorating the 114th death anniversary of national hero Jose Rizal.

The celebration was held at Rizal’s monument in the capital town’s plaza.

Mayor Jose Marie L. Diaz led the offering of flowers assisted by other local officials of Ilagan.

In a simple program, a representative from the senior citizen sector recited Rizal’s masterpiece, “My Last Farewell,” in Spanish.

Each year, December 30 is declared a legal holiday in commemoration of the death anniversary of Rizal who was executed in Luneta Park in Metro Manila for defending the sovereignty of the country against foreign aggressors.

Other local government units in the province also conducted a simple program in honor of the national hero. (m. g. edale jr/PIA-Isabela)

The Newly renovated Santiago city Coliseum!^^




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wow ang laki ah!! ilang sitting capacity nito?:cheers::cheers:

wow ang laki ah!! ilang sitting capacity nito?:cheers::cheers:


Waah.. di ko alam e.. basta half yan ng elongated circle...:)

waah.. si orduna kachat ko ngayon sa FB..:)

Waah.. di ko alam e.. basta half yan ng elongated circle...:)

waah.. si orduna kachat ko ngayon sa FB..:)

^Wahah, si fall 17 po iyun, btw thanks for us dahil napost nyo pa ako dito sa thread nyo..

The Newly renovated Santiago city Coliseum!^^




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Pwedeng pwedeng maging venue ng laro ng PBA!:banana::banana::cheers:

^
medyo may kalakihan nga itong sports complex na ito, 10000 capacity ba kaya nito?

BTW. Advance Happy New Year Isabela province..:cheers:

Pwedeng pwedeng maging venue ng laro ng PBA!:banana::banana::cheers:

yep.. pwede na rin.. :)

^
medyo may kalakihan nga itong sports complex na ito, 10000 capacity ba kaya nito?

BTW. Advance Happy New Year Isabela province..:cheers:

Happy new year din fall_17.. bawal magpaputok... :):cheers:

Waah.. di ko alam e.. basta half yan ng elongated circle...:)

waah.. si orduna kachat ko ngayon sa FB..:)

waha.ang laki ah..siguro halos kasing laki iyan ng Cuneta Astrodome?:):)

bigla ako na-excite sa loob ng Malolos Convention Center dito sa Malolos, nakita ko kasi iyan..hehe

offline ako ngayon sa chat eh.hehe.kagabi kachat ko din sya...:lol::lol::lol:

waha.ang laki ah..siguro halos kasing laki iyan ng Cuneta Astrodome?:):)

bigla ako na-excite sa loob ng Malolos Convention Center dito sa Malolos, nakita ko kasi iyan..hehe

offline ako ngayon sa chat eh.hehe.kagabi kachat ko din sya...:lol::lol::lol:


Mas malaki yung sa Malolos sa tingin ko... Yep.. Mas maluwang naman yung Stgo Coliseum namin compared sa Cuneta astrodome at sa dalawang San Beda GYM...

Happy new year din fall_17.. bawal magpaputok... :):cheers:


sorry Nagpapaputok ako yung mahina lang.:lol:

waha.ang laki ah..siguro halos kasing laki iyan ng Cuneta Astrodome?:):)

bigla ako na-excite sa loob ng Malolos Convention Center dito sa Malolos, nakita ko kasi iyan..hehe

offline ako ngayon sa chat eh.hehe.kagabi kachat ko din sya...:lol::lol::lol:

mas malaki nga sa malolos for sure...

fall_17 po di ordunapaulo.:nuts:

sorry Nagpapaputok ako yung mahina lang.:lol:
:

watusi? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Mas malaki yung sa Malolos sa tingin ko... Yep.. Mas maluwang naman yung Stgo Coliseum namin compared sa Cuneta astrodome at sa dalawang San Beda GYM...

matagal na ba yan sir 296619? mga anong year nailagay?hehe.samin nito nito lang nagkaroon..nauna kayo.:cheers::cheers:

watusi? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:



matagal na ba yan sir 296619? mga anong year nailagay?hehe.samin nito nito lang nagkaroon..nauna kayo.:cheers::cheers:

A oo matagal na yan, kakarenovate lang... :).. Siguro mga 1990.. haha

A oo matagal na yan, kakarenovate lang... :).. Siguro mga 1990.. haha

wow 1990! galing naman ng Santiago! sulit na sulit yan sa mga Regional Olypics/Competition/Meetings.haha.tyak buong R2 nakakagamit niyan...

To All forumers of Santiago; Wishing you all a wonderful year of 2011:cheers:

Looks like Stgo. has a lot of development that are coming in 2011:cheers:

Congratulations to you all @ Stgo. . I am proud of you guyz. Keep the good work.:)

To All forumers of Santiago; Wishing you all a wonderful year of 2011:cheers:

Looks like Stgo. has a lot of development that are coming in 2011:cheers:

Congratulations to you all @ Stgo. . I am proud of you guyz. Keep the good work.:)

by this year kaya tapos na yung Robinsons Santiago?haha, nawa'y maging maayos ang 2011 sa Santiago, sa Isabela at sa buong rehiyon!! nawa'y mabawasan din ang mga aksidente lalong lalo na sa mga kalamidad.:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:


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Happy New Year guys!!

INGAT SA PAPUTOK! :lol:
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masaganang bagong taon sa lahat!!! nawa'y maging ligtas, masaya, at mapayapa ang inyong pagsalubong sa 2011. magpatuloy-tuloy sana lahat ng proyekto sa isabela at madagdagan pa. gayun din naman ang dalangin ko sa lahat ng probinsya at lungsod sa buong pilipinas.

:cheers:

:dance:

^Dahan dahan na pag Unlad ang kaylangan.

Maligayang Bagong Taon mga kapwa ko Isabelinos at sa mga kaibigan ko sa skyscrapercity!:cheers::):):)

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Happy New Year Isabela Province and Santiago City....:cheers::banana:

Wish for more up coming developments to your province.:)

Another "must try" sa Santiago City ang Our Garden Spa @ Minerva Farm, located in Brgy Sinsayon, tapat ng Wilmer's Resort... It's better than spas in Metro Manila...

Kuha sana ako ng pics pero nahiya ako e.. hehe...;)

Another "must try" sa Santiago City ang Our Garden Spa @ Minerva Farm, located in Brgy Sinsayon, tapat ng Wilmer's Resort... It's better than spas in Metro Manila...

Kuha sana ako ng pics pero nahiya ako e.. hehe...;)

May resort and resthouse iyan?

May resort and resthouse iyan?

Yung Minerva farm, may coffee shop, Spa at maluwang na garden.. Maganda yung site, malapit sa ilog at ganda tignan ng mountain ranges... Sa Tapat naman ay Wilmer's resort at bar na may hotel din...:)

Ito yung mga halimbawang establishment na hindi makikita sa highway at CBD... :):cheers::cheers::cheers:

Yung Minerva farm, may coffee shop, Spa at maluwang na garden.. Maganda yung site, malapit sa ilog at ganda tignan ng mountain ranges... Sa Tapat naman ay Wilmer's resort at bar na may hotel din...:)

Ito yung mga halimbawang establishment na hindi makikita sa highway at CBD... :):cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ang Minerva Farm mas maganda siguro ang site na iyan malapit sa ilog.....

Ang Minerva Farm mas maganda siguro ang site na iyan malapit sa ilog.....

Yep malapit lang.. sobrang nakakarelax...:)

Yep malapit lang.. sobrang nakakarelax...:)

Pati ba yung ilog sa site nila comfortable liguan.:D

Pati ba yung ilog sa site nila comfortable liguan.:D

Doon naliligo yung mga batang magbubukid... Sa tingin ko naman, malinis naman... Pero mas malinis yung ilog sa South namin kasi green na green pa siya...;):D

PIA Press Release
Thursday, December 30, 2010

Families of 10 fire victims to get financial assistance from provincial government
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Dec. 30 (PIA) – The provincial government here assured assistance to the families of ten nursing graduates who died in a hotel fire in Tuguegarao City.

Said victims, who are locals of Isabela and graduates of the University of La Salette in Santiago City, succumbed to the fire that razed the Bed and Breakfast Pension House early dawn of Sunday last week.

They were supposed to take the nursing licensure exam in Tuguegarao City last December 19 and 20.

Provincial Administrator Atty. Noel Manuel R. Lopez said Governor Faustino G. Dy III and the whole officialdom of Isabela have extended condolences to the families of the ten fire victims and offered financial assistance as a simple way of helping the families during their grieving.

Lopez said they have already tracked and coordinated with local government units where the families of victims reside and are now processing necessary documents for the financial assistance.

Most of the fire victims are residents of Santiago City. (m. g. edale, jr/PIA-Isabela)

HAPPY NEW YEAR MGA KAIBIGAN http://i905.photobucket.com/albums/ac251/okalim/happynewyear.jpg ISABELA GO!!!!

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Happy New Year mga Taga-Isabela at sa ating mga kaibigan...:cheers1::booze:



Greeting From Cavite.
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Yung Minerva farm, may coffee shop, Spa at maluwang na garden.. Maganda yung site, malapit sa ilog at ganda tignan ng mountain ranges... Sa Tapat naman ay Wilmer's resort at bar na may hotel din...:)

Ito yung mga halimbawang establishment na hindi makikita sa highway at CBD... :):cheers::cheers::cheers:

Parang naeemagine ko yung hitsura ng lugar, ganda siguro at nakakarelax. Iyang mga ganyan ang magandang kunan ng pictures.:):):)

Radio Maria expands Northern Luzon operations

TARLAC City, Jan. 1, 2011—After eight years of airing Church-based programs in Tarlac and Nueva Ecija provinces, Radio Maria-Philippines has expanded its coverage to Cagayan and Isabela provinces.

The radio station has constructed repeater stations in Tuguegarao City (101.5 FM) and 102.1 FM in Santiago City. These two frequencies are part of the four frequencies approved by the National Telecommunications Commission since 2007.

The 101.5 FM Tuguegarao City was inaugurated on June 19, 2010 while 102.1 FM Santiago City is up for operations today. It could have been inaugurated earlier had it not been for the recent typhoons.

With the support of the Archdiocese of Tuguegarao under Archbishop Diosadado Talamayan and the Diocese of Ilagan under Bishop Joseph Nacua, OFM Cap., Radio Maria-Philippines continues to broadcast Church-based programs in their respective areas.

The Radio Maria-Philippines is part of the World Family of Radio Maria, an international radio network. It is a non-profit, non-commercial radio station. The radio station broadcasts religious programs and relies on volunteer work. Fr. Jay M. Policarpio is the current program director. (Raymund Acuna)

http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/14165

Waaah... nakita ko kahapon yung mga firetrucks ng Santiago, mukhang high-tech at kompleto gudgets.... bali dalawang red lang at 3 silvers yung nakita ko/ with auto- ladders... :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ilan na po ba firefighters ng Santiago?... thanks....

Waaah... nakita ko kahapon yung mga firetrucks ng Santiago, mukhang high-tech at kompleto gudgets.... bali dalawang red lang at 3 silvers yung nakita ko/ with auto- ladders... :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ilan na po ba firefighters ng Santiago?... thanks....

wow....sosyal ha.auto-ladder pa siya..mukhang di pa ko nakakakita ng ganong firetruck dito samin.hehe,:cheers::cheers::cheers:

wow....sosyal ha.auto-ladder pa siya..mukhang di pa ko nakakakita ng ganong firetruck dito samin.hehe,:cheers::cheers::cheers:


OO nagulat nga ako e.. high-tech talaga.. haha.. auto-ladder at iba pang equipments.. picturan ko sana pero nahiya ako sa dami ng tao at baka sitahin pa ako.. haha^^

OO nagulat nga ako e.. high-tech talaga.. haha.. auto-ladder at iba pang equipments.. picturan ko sana pero nahiya ako sa dami ng tao at baka sitahin pa ako.. haha^^

haha nahiya ka pa. sayang di namin makikita....:lol::cheers: siguro parang mga firetrucks sa Metro Manila yon..yung high tech talaga.hehe,:cheers::cheers: nice naman ang Santiago, nag-i-invest ng mga fixed assets...:okay::banana::cheers:

haha nahiya ka pa. sayang di namin makikita....:lol::cheers: siguro parang mga firetrucks sa Metro Manila yon..yung high tech talaga.hehe,:cheers::cheers: nice naman ang Santiago, nag-i-invest ng mga fixed assets...:okay::banana::cheers:

Yep... mga ala-Manila firetrucks... high-tech talaga...

Waaah... nakita ko kahapon yung mga firetrucks ng Santiago, mukhang high-tech at kompleto gudgets.... bali dalawang red lang at 3 silvers yung nakita ko/ with auto- ladders... :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ilan na po ba firefighters ng Santiago?... thanks....

Ganyan ang mga fire truck na gamit ng marikina fire department tsaka kalalat na ito sa manila at meron narin pala sa santiago city.:cheers:

Ganyan ang mga fire truck na gamit ng marikina fire department tsaka kalalat na ito sa manila at meron narin pala sa santiago city.:cheers:

All fire departments in the philippines lack materials. No one to be blame for the fire held at Tuguegarao. Entrust everything to the LOrd

There will be more malls to be built in our place.

Santiago---
Northstar Mall
SM City

Ilagan
Talavera Square Mall

Cauayan
Walter Mart
CSI Mall
SM Savemore


Am so happy
Please check this:to confirm visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...he_Philippines

WALTER MART CAUAYAN
soon



Mabuhay Cauayan!!!

to confirm visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...he_Philippines

confirm naba yan? ang wikipedia kasi naeedit yan eh. Hanggang wala pang nakikitang bakod na may soon to rise signboard hndi totoo yan.

Grabe ang hirap paluwas kahapon, daming pasengers na nagaabang, at isa na ako dun. napadpad pa ako ng cabanatuan para lang makapunta ng maynila. Puro cutting trip ginwa ko.

happy new year isabela forumers!

Happy to see changes in my dad's province. This place has special place in my heart, i was born and raised in davao and we go there once in a while. God bless Isabela with development and progress!..my dad's from Alicia. :)
Keep those pics coming guys, i'm showing this thread to him, hehe
p.s can u post some pics of Cauayan Airport and its infos?...tnx!

Where is Enigma Technologies in Santiago City?

thanks!

needit po ang wikipedia..not a reliable site

tama ka jan...nakakagulat nga eh, how true na biglang dami ng magpapatayo ng malls d2 s region 2. Pati nga 2gue dinamay-damay eh, tama bang lahat ng malls dun s wikipedia eh nilagyan sa 2gue...soon daw lahat na ipapatayo s 2gue..gawagawa ng kwento..hayyyy naku, iisipin lang ng ibang tao sa labas ng region 02 na ambisyoso ang mga tao sa mga siyudad d2 s region 2 dahil sa mga pinag-gagawa nila. tama bang i edit. Ung iba oo mukhang totoo, ung Robinson s santi, tsaka Save More sa 2gue, santi, at cauayan pero ung iba ndi na kpanipaniwala.

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Kuha ni insan...

Dalton Pass, Nueva Viscaya!:cheers:

PIA Press Release
Monday, January 03, 2011
Alicia mayor to put up “one-stop shop” for speedy tax collections

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan. 3 (PIA) -- The local chief executive of Alicia town will be putting up within the municipal hall a “one-stop shop” for the speedy paying and processing of tax payments for the local government.

Mayor Maria Cecilia Claire Reyes said the one-stop shop to be put up within the municipal hall would ease the paying public in processing their respective taxes to be accrued to LGU Alicia.

During the month of January each year, residents, small and medium entrepreneurs, businessmen, and other concerned individuals making transactions to the municipal hall are used to pay taxes for them to operate businesses in the town and in paying taxes for fixed assets.

“A one-stop shop” will ease our people from securing pertinent documents from other government agencies in paying taxes as we will ask concerned government agency representative to be present in the municipal hall to render immediately the services they usually perform as requirement for paying of taxes”, Mayor Reyes said over a local radio station here.

Mayor Reyes is calling Alicia residents to pay promptly their tax obligation to the local government of Alicia as these taxes are necessary to fund local development projects for the benefit of Alicia residents.

Reyes said that taxes are very much helpful for each local government units as these are being used in addition to the national government’s Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).

“Local taxes are useful for our development programs and projects in addition to the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the national government”, Reyes said.

Local tax sources include taxes on securing business permits, real property, and other business activities that an individual wanted to perform in the town.

Reyes is hopeful that taxpayers in the locality would be encouraged to pay promptly the taxes due for the locality and would increase the collection in implementing Reyes’ new tax collection program. MG Edale, Jr. (PIA Isabela)

PIA Press Release
Monday, January 03, 2011
Firecrackers injure 15 in Isabela, reports PNP

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan. 3 (PNP) -- The Isabela Police Provincial Office (IPPO) has reported low cases of firecracker injuries during the christmas and new year holidays that the IPPO has recorded only fifteen injured victims.

Police Superintendent Roberto Bucad, police community relations chief, reported that during the duration of Christmas and New Year celebrations the IPPO has received minimal firecracker injury cases compared to that of last year.

Bucad said the lesser firecracker injuries might be the consequence of intensive anti-firecracker use campaign of the Department of Health (DOH).

Firecracker injured victims came from the municipalities of Naguilian, Ilagan, Cabatuan, Echague and Cauayan city.

There were recorded 4 firecracker injured victims in Cauayan City, one in Naguilian, seven in Ilagan, 2 in Cabatuan and one in Echague.

Bucad said most of the injured are minors.

Bucad also is elated over the result of firecracker injuries last year compared to this year that lesser injuries was registered.

Police officers and members whose firearms were sealed few days before new year also promptly obeyed the PNP hierarchy as no reported indiscriminate firing among the police were reported.

Bucad salutes police officers and member for the obedience shown during the holiday season. MG Edale Jr. (PIA Isabela)

tagi ng PNB maharlika..

Highway mismo?

thanks for the quick reply sir.

There will be more malls to be built in our place.

Santiago---
Northstar Mall
SM City

Ilagan
Talavera Square Mall

Cauayan
Walter Mart
CSI Mall
SM Savemore


Am so happy
Please check this:to confirm visit this link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...he_Philippinesgandang gabi ,,,daming mall nagsusulputan,,,pati pala
CSI Mall ndyan na sa inyo ,sunod Magic Mall

possible site of malls. The lot is owned by Talavera. This is along national hi-way cabaruan, cauayan city

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Happy to see changes in my dad's province. This place has special place in my heart, i was born and raised in davao and we go there once in a while. God bless Isabela with development and progress!..my dad's from Alicia. :)
Keep those pics coming guys, i'm showing this thread to him, hehe
p.s can u post some pics of Cauayan Airport and its infos?...tnx!


taken last dec 27,2010. di ko nakuhanan ung control tower. pero atleast andyan ung cebu pac.

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malaki ang posibilidad sa cauayan dahil andito ang airport at syempre dito naka base ang major politicians, from congressmen to governor. Halos panahon pa ni Lakay tino puro taga cauayan ang naging governor. Isama mo na si former gov. bombo grace. How i wish eto nlng sana naging capital at dito nilagay ang sports complex. ehehe peace!

Cauayan city's moving forward, pero it takes years pa para maging urbanized.

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Cauayan city public market. 1999 ito natapos maitayo. I still remember when Pres Estrada inagurated this market.

Cauayan's buildings (yung iba hindi ko na nakuhanan due to tight schedule)
Sayang at Wla pa ring Mcdo at manginasal sa cauayan.
May 2 jollibee,1 greenwich,1 chowking + 1 small chowking branch at poblacion tpat ng fldy coliseum. and many more.

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centro

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talavera mart

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family choice megamart

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pwde na pagtyagaan parang savemore..^^

di ko na kinuhanan mart 1. dept store lang naman.


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future stoplight at PNB /maharlika hi-way crossing. parang manila style/ cabanatuan style.

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sayang nalugi ung dating mayari nito

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former acme cinema. Turned into a firstclass hotel.

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specialist hospital at may extension annex na gagawin sa tabi nya

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0636.jpg
F.L. Dy coliseum

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my beloved city hall

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1358.snc4/163079_1516113103934_1267652936_1130121_7420722_n.jpg (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1133278&id=1267652936)

Kuha ni insan...

Dalton Pass, Nueva Viscaya!:cheers:

bakit ngaun tawag sa lugar eh balete pass? malamig parin ba sa isabela? sarap tlga ng simoy dyan. Well back to hell nanaman ako d2 manila.

bakit ngaun tawag sa lugar eh balete pass? malamig parin ba sa isabela? sarap tlga ng simoy dyan. Well back to hell nanaman ako d2 manila.

Last January 1, super lamig... Mukhang masmalamig ngayong January... hehe:):):):cheers:

Cauayan's buildings (yung iba hindi ko na nakuhanan due to tight schedule)
Sayang at Wla pa ring Mcdo at manginasal sa cauayan.
May 2 jollibee,1 greenwich,1 chowking + 1 small chowking branch at poblacion tpat ng fldy coliseum. and many more.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0622.jpg
centro

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talavera mart

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family choice megamart

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0626.jpg
pwde na pagtyagaan parang savemore..^^

di ko na kinuhanan mart 1. dept store lang naman.


http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0630-1.jpg
future stoplight at PNB /maharlika hi-way crossing. parang manila style/ cabanatuan style.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0616.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0615-1.jpg

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http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0614-1.jpg

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0634.jpg
sayang nalugi ung dating mayari nito

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0633.jpg
former acme cinema. Turned into a firstclass hotel.

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0613-1.jpg
specialist hospital at may extension annex na gagawin sa tabi nya

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0636.jpg
F.L. Dy coliseum

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0637.jpg
my beloved city hall

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http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m303/kaelthas18/IMG_0639.jpg
wow mukhang payapang payapa ang Cauayan ah...nice pictures! :):):)

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Kuha ni insan...

Dalton Pass, Nueva Viscaya!:cheers:
mukhang wala pang bahid ng tao at polusyon ang lugar na yan. :cheers:

wow, fldy coliseum is looking good.
i'm here in cauayan at the moment.
will be back on friday via cebu pacific.
it's very cold here last dec 31 and jan 1. feels as cold as tagaytay. hehehe

Wow, ang gaganda ng mga buildings sa Cauayan City.:):)

Wow, ang gaganda ng mga buildings sa Cauayan City.:):)

oo nga sir.napansin ko nga uso sa kanila ang square na building.haha, yung Talavera, Centro,City Hall saka Family Choice Megamart Square.haha, pati na rin yung Jollibee square.:lol::lol::lol:

4 na magkamag-anak, kritikal sa banggaan ng 3 sasakyan sa Isabela


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CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela – Malubhang nasugatan ang apat na magkakamag-anak na lulan ng isang tricycle na bumangga sa Dalin Liner Bus matapos salpukin ng nag-overtake na van sa Echague, Isabela.
Naganap ang aksidente kaninang umaga sa national highway sa Castillo, Echague, Isabela.
Ang Dalin bus ay patungong Tuguegarao City nang agawan ng linya ng van na sumalpok sa kasalubong na traysikel.
Tumilapon ang mga pasahero ng tricycle sa kabilang lane ng national highway at nabangga ng Dalin Liner.
Humiwalay ang motorsiklo sa sidecar at tumilapon ang mga sakay nito na isinugod sa ospital sa Santiago City.
Ang mga nasugatang pasahero ay kinilalang sina Jessie Velasco, driver ng tricycle, Lora Velasco, Jonalyn Velasco at Jovan, Velasco, pawang residente ng Balibago, Echague, Isabela.
Tumakas ang driver ng van habang ang driver ng Dalin Bus na si Esmundo Jacinto ng Quirino, Isabela ay dinala ng mga pulis sa kanilang istasyon sa Echague, Isabela para sa kaukulang imbestigasyon.

^^usong uso banggaan ngayon. :bash:

^^usong uso banggaan ngayon. :bash:


OO nga e.. dami accident, kaya dapat laging watchful at mag-ingat...
OO nga, square square yung mga building nila... :)

Pinakagusto ko yung design ng F.L Dy Coliseum at Cauayan City Hall. Yung mga ganung style ng window, cathedral yata ang tawag. he he. Kasi parang simbahan.:)

;)

;)

;)

2010 Review:)

Accomplishments....

Road Upgrade/Repair

* Sinsayon/ Rizal/ Calaocan/ Baluarte/ Patul

Lights
* Maharlika Highway - Sinsayon/ CBD Maharlika
* Santiago-Tugue Road - mabini/San Andres
* Buenavista Road
* Public Market - Panganiban street

Public area/ Public purpose/ public...

* Santiago Commercial Complex
* Patul Seminary
* La Salette Chapel
* St. James Building
* Public Hospital - Rosario
* La Salette Hospital ( Biggest in region 2)
* Santiago City Coliseum - repair
*City Hall - repair

Private Establishments ( all finished or 95% finished)

* Camella Houses
* Siverland Subdivision
* One-Malvar Building with Willy and Sons/ Asian Creation etc.
* Minerva farm with Spa, Coffee Shop etc...
* A & Z building with Motor Co.
* Family Plaza and family Fuz with Lots a Pizza, Henlin etc...
* City road building with Ever Appliances etc.
* De Jesus Optical and Building - Dubinan
* Dubinan Building near King George
* Beside One-Malvar - Building
* Near Jollibee shell -Building
* front of renmar - Building
* near Chinese Temple - Building
* Cagayan Appliance Center - Building
* School near Camella
* Batal Building

* Total - Baluarte
* Total - Rizal
* Petron Bulilit
* Gaddi's gasoline

^^^^

Pa-add nalang sa mga nakakaalam kung may kulang...:)

Still under constrcution

* Caritas Building
* Commercial Building near Panganiban
* Commercial Building near panganiban 2
* Commercial Building near Washington
* Commercial Building near JECO Building - Victory Norte
* 5 storey City Road Building
* Commercial Building near quasi in Dubinan
* Rusi Motors - mabini
* Commercial Building beside Mabini Circle
* Commercial Building beside mabini Circle 2
* Resort and recreational area - Divisoria
* other buildings under construction in Batal - Divisoria Area

just make some additions nalang sa mga nakaka-alam ;)

Proposed/ Under planning stage/ waiting

* Robinsons Plaza
* New City
* City Library
* Parks and circles
* 2nd Diversion road

Pa add naman po...

Santiago City Last December 2010^^
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Santiago City Centro East!

daming puno ;)^^

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( more pictures to follow!)

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Wow, ang gaganda ng mga buildings sa Cauayan City.:):)


Napansin ko nga rin iyan , maliban sa dagupan city, kaka iba ang mga design ng mga buildings dito..


oo nga sir.napansin ko nga uso sa kanila ang square na building.haha, yung Talavera, Centro,City Hall saka Family Choice Megamart Square.haha, pati na rin yung Jollibee square.:lol::lol::lol:


Baka iyan ang motif nila hehe, isang estratehiya para makapang-akit ng mga mamamayan.:D


wow mukhang payapang payapa ang Cauayan ah...nice pictures! :):):)


mukhang wala pang bahid ng tao at polusyon ang lugar na yan. :cheers:


Meron, Kita mo ba ang maliit na kubo sa baba at ang malawak na taniman, alanga naman walang nagtatanim doon maliban sa tao.:lol::nuts::nuts::nuts:

Santiago City Centro East!

daming puno ;)^^

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Parang nakikita ko yung dating mukha ng paligid na ito, ang maganda ay yung mga puno ng coconut sa bwat view.:cheers:

January na!! more projects to come..ayos!hehehe
ang lamig pa.hahahaha

^^nice pictures 296619!!! yung centro urbanized na pero mabuti at marami pa ring puno.:cheers:

Private Establishments ( all finished or 95% finished)

* Camella Houses
* Siverland Subdivision
* One-Malvar Building with Willy and Sons/ Asian Creation etc.
* Minerva farm with Spa, Coffee Shop etc...
* A & Z building with Motor Co.
* Family Plaza and family Fuz with Lots a Pizza, Henlin etc...
* City road building with Ever Appliances etc.
* De Jesus Optical and Building - Dubinan
* Dubinan Building near King George
* Beside One-Malvar - Building
* Near Jollibee shell -Building
* front of renmar - Building
* near Chinese Temple - Building
* Cagayan Appliance Center - Building
* School near Camella
* Batal Building

* Total - Baluarte
* Total - Rizal
* Petron Bulilit
* Gaddi's gasoline

^^^^

Pa-add nalang sa mga nakakaalam kung may kulang...:)

ang dami ah! nice one Santiago! :banana:

ang cute ng Petron Bulilit.haha :lol:

Guys, baka meron kayo ka kilala na gustong mag apply:

Store Manager - Ilagan, Isabela (Opening April 2011)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for the achievement of Store KPI’s Sales, EBIT, excellent customer service, proper shrinkage control, good general housekeeping and proper visual standards.



REQUIREMENTS:

* Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Marketing, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Commerce or equivalent.
* At least 4 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably Assistant Manager / Managers specializing in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management or equivalent. Job role in Inventory Control or Management.
* 1 Full-Time positions available.


Responsible for the orientation and training of all store personnel in relation to store policies and procedures, including customer service. Monitor and account all merchandise in the store in terms of quantity, quality, specifications, as well as inventory level.

Store Supervisor for Operations - Ilagan, Isabela (Opening April 2011)

RESPONSIBILITIES:


REQUIREMENTS:

* Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Marketing, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Commerce or equivalent.
* At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Sales - Retail/General or equivalent. Job role in Supervisor/Team Lead or Management.
* 1 Full-Time positions available.


Store Supervisor for Administration - Ilagan, Isabela (Opening April 2011)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Responsible for the accounting of all cash and check payments and remittances in the store. Train and monitor the performance of sales cashiers. Prepare all the necessary reports and documents related to cash operations.



REQUIREMENTS:

* Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Human Resource Management, Economics, Marketing, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Commerce or equivalent.
* At least 3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position.
* Preferably 1-4 Yrs Experienced Employees specializing in Sales - Retail/General or equivalent. Job role in Supervisor/Team Lead or Cashier.
* 1 Full-Time positions available.

SOURCE:http://job-search.jobstreet.com.ph/philippines/company/handyman-do-it-best-ilagan-isabela-opening-april-2011-jobs/

Parang nakikita ko yung dating mukha ng paligid na ito, ang maganda ay yung mga puno ng coconut sa bwat view.:cheers:


OO.. pinaka gusto ko yung mga puno.. :) kahit nagsusulputan ang mga building ay marami pa ring puno... Sana mapanatili sila... Meron pang mas magandang view nang city proper pag kinunan ito sa La Salette Highschool building... makikita yung mga buildings at bahay with so many Coconot trees... parang kaylapit lang sa beach... Sana may kumuha... :)

Santiago City: More than Your Usual City


A seven or eight hours drive from any point of Manila, Santiago City can be reached by land through air conditioned buses, such as Baliwag Transit, Victory Liner, Nelbusco and Florida Lines, while for those who have their own cars, Santiago City is just five to six hours away from Manila and is accessible through the Sta. Rosa exit at North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
Santiago City, aside from being known as the Commercial Hub of the North and Premiere City of Region 02, has still a lot more to offer, from its major tourist destination down to the City’s joyful and colorful celebration of the “Pattaraday”, an Ibanag word which means UNITY, celebrated every month of May on the occasion of the City’s foundation anniversary and which has put the city of Santiago on the DOT’s Hall of Fame after winning the following awards/ recognitions:


Hall of Fame Award for Pattaraday Festival (2006,2007,2008)
Most Outstanding Cultural Event in the Region for Timpuyog (2008)

Moreover, your visit to the City of Santiago would not be complete if you will not be able to taste the sweet delicacies the city offers which you should not dare to miss, such as the sweet Patupat (native delicacy wrapped in coconut leaves), Ynadila (sticky steam rice cake with coco sugar), Sinaklob or Binao (sugar cane extract), Peanut Products, Cassava Cake, and the Tinapang Tilapia, which is the specialty of cooperatives.
And if you are willing to experience Santiago City’s night activities, still Santiago has more to offer more than your usual wine and dine, so here are the lists of the City’s best place to dine from tapsilogan to Resto bars:


48 Steak House (Dhalia St., Baptista Village, Calao East, Santiago City);http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/images/stories/santiago/newsflash/santiago1.JPG
Abrenica’s Lomi House (City Road, Centro West, Santiago City);
Alice Pancit Malabon (City Road, Calao East, Santiago City);
Baby’s Kambingan (City Road, Centro West, Santiago City);
Blends & Bites (City Road, Centro East, Santiago City);
*Bar ni Mokong (Sinsayon, Santiago City);
*Big Brother’s Grill (Maharlika Road, Centro East, Santiago City);
Bonsai Park (Maharlika Road, Dubinan East, Santiago City);
Cindy’s Restaurant (Heritage Bldg., Santiago City);
Chowking Santiago (Maharlika Road, Victory Norte, Santiago City);
Country Farm Café (Maharlika Road, Rizal, Santiago City);
Amancio’s Grill (Panganiban St., Santiago City);
Felicita’s Pancit Cabagan (Maharlika Road & Family Plaza, Santiago City);
Genaro’s Bangus Grill (Villasis, Santiago City);
Greenwich (Barrera St., Santiago City);
Jollibee Bayan (Panganiban St., Centro East, Santiago City);
Jollibee Shell (Shell Station, Maharlika Road, Santiago City);
Kambingan Sa Barangay (City Road, Calao East, Santiago City);
Kainan Sa Kubo ni Nanay (Maharlika Road, Villasis, Santiago City);http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/images/stories/santiago/newsflash/santiago2.JPG
Kmaxx Restaurant (Victory Norte, Santoago City);
Marilen’s Restaurant (Panganiban St. Public Market, Santiago City);
Mc Donald’s Santiago (Maharlika Road, Victory Norte, Santiago City);
*Mon’s Bistro (Centro West, Santiago City);
NE Restaurant (Maharlika Road, Santiago City);
Rocky’s Steak House (Maharlika Road, Sinsayon, Santiago City);
Schoolmates KTV Bar (Carig Plaza Hotel, Mabini, Santiago City);
Tiagos Café (Mabini, Santiago City);
Tree House (Centro West, Santiago City);
Violeta’s Bar & Restaurant (Maharlika Road, Sinsayon, Santiago City);
* Wolmart Bar & Restaurant (City Road, Centro East, Santiago City)

(- with Band performances every night)
There are also arrays of good reputable hotels with recreational facilities that are operating in the city such as:


Aaron’s Resort & Hotel (Rizal, Santiago City- contact no.0920 5561770);
Camp Isabelle Paradise (Nabbuan, Santiago City);
Captain’s Farm Adventure Resort (Patul Road, Santiago City- Tel.No. (078) 682 8647);
Country Farm (Maharlika Road, Rizal, Santiago City);
Diocita’s Hotel (Maharlika Road, Rizal, Santiago City- Tel. No. (078) 682 8647);
Green View Lodge ( Maharlika Road, Villasis, Santiago City);
Hotel Amancio (Panganiban St. Santiago City);
Monte Carlo Hotel (Maharlika Road, Rizal, Santiago City);
Royal Palm Drive Inn Hotel (Maharlika Road, Batal, Santiago City);
Wilmer’s Resort & Hotel (Sinsayon, Santiago City- Tel.No. (078) 682 3398);
Spring Garden Resort & Hotel (Maharlika Road, Sinsayon, Santiago City- Tel. No. (078) 682 1871);
Severina Ville Leisure Park (Rizal, Santiago City)

Santiago City also has its major tourist attractions such as the Dariok Hills at Balintocatoc, which includes the La Salette Transfiguration Chapel, the 14 Stations of the Cross and the Balay Na Santiago located at Calao East, Santiago City, which serves as the City’s museum. The City now serves as the jump-off point to the various world class tourist destinations in the region.
Complete your visit to the city via the Santiago City Public Market, which is one of the crowning jewels of the city being tagged as the biggest in the whole region; the city also, has a range of Shopping Centers, Boutiques/ RTW’s:


Centro Mall (Panganiban St., Santiago City);
Mart One Shopping Center (Panganiban St., Santiago City);
Arriane’s Boutique (Barrera St., Santiago City);
Santiago Commercial Center (SCC) (Maharlika Road, Victory Norte, Santiago City);
Cent Value (Maharlika Road, Santiago City);
Family Fu (Panganiban St., Santiago City);
Family Plaza (Panganiban St., Santiago City);
Asian Collection (Maharlika Road, Santiago City);

Whether you’re on a tight budget or not one thing is for sure your Php 2,000.00 in Santiago City could go along way and thus will not limit you to experience Santiago City, as it offers everything more than the usual.
Welcome to Santiago City!!!


(yung mga nakagreen ang fave ko)...

http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=155:latest-news1&catid=3

willy check mo yung website... tignan mo kung anong logo... haha... galing ata sayo... hehe:cheers:

Santiago City’s Fight against Hunger: a Legacy on the Making


Last October 2010, Ms. Janet Francia, City Secretary together with Dr. Genaro Manalo, City Health Officer, presented Santiago City’s initiatives and best practices of making Santiago a healthy city at Gangham, Seoul, Korea.
In alignment with the City’s struggle to end poverty on 2015, Santiago City is now on the road to help alleviate the current economic status quo of the indigent families of the city.
Based on the report, in 2007, out of the 126, 244 residents of the City, 14, 531 are identified to be indigents. From this sector are families earning less than 2 US Dollars a day have malnourished children, they are nutritionally at risk families and with unlimited knowledge on healthy lifestyle.
With this condition, the City Local Government of Santiago, through the leadership of Mayor Amelita S. Navarro, the City Government is now determined to toughen its effort on uplifting the lives of the poor Santiagueños by educating them to achieve a healthy and productive life through the following program:


Providing Agricultural inputs subsidy (regularly given to farmers every planting season);
Livelihood trainings for Indigent Sector (with 589 Beneficiaries);
School Backyard Gardening Program (participated in by 5,916 individuals, with 175 Garden Vegetables established);
Establishment of Community and Health Centers with field health workers assigned in every Barangay;
State insurance to indigent families (legislated under Reso.No.6THCC-122) ;
Establishment of well paved roads from the city proper to the different villages for easier access;
Construction of schools in a friendly environment with health promoting facilities ;
Housing programs granted to the poorest of the poor through the City’s Gawad Kalinga project and Habitat for Humanity Foundation;
Food subsidy to indigent families;
Establishment of water facilities;
Improvement of the City’s Public Market Facilities;
FACES (Family based Actions for Children and their Environs in the Slum);
Livelihood assistance program for food production;
Application of new technology on agricultural farming;
Free Vitamin Supplementation to children ages 6 months to 71 months;
Used of iodized salt on promoting good nutrition as prescribed by the Department of Health (CHO);
Adopt a Malnourished Young Child (AMY’s Child);
Massive Clean-up drive programs to roads and riverbanks;
Bi-monthly seminars and meetings for mothers and children to promote good nutrition;
Regular medical, dental and surgical missions (in partnership with NGO’s);
Population Management through campaign on responsible parenthood/ family planning;

In addition, the City of Santiago is also a recipient of the National Government’s 4 P’s Program, where hundreds of indigent families are regularly receiving P 1,400.00 pesos a month for the education of their children.
The City’s fight against poverty would not stop with the present projects and advocacies of the present administration, for we shall all hold hands and together we will make a legacy to fight hunger and make Santiago City a healthy city.


http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=156:latest-news2&catid=3

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:


Ang prob dito, dumadami ang mga mahihirap na dumadagsa sa Santiago ( migrants)...^^

Santiago... A Unified City in Action

The City once again prove to the nation its unending fight to alleviate the Nutrition problem of its people, after having won the title “First Year CROWN MAINTENANCE AWARDEE“ recently held at the Reception Hall, Philippine International Convention Center last November 4, 2010.

After its success as a 2008 CROWN Awardee (Consistent Regional Outstanding Winner in Nutrition) the City Local Government strives further to put into realization the City’s vision on nurturing/ advocating proper nutrition to the Santiagueños.

The City now firms up on strengthening the various programs the city had innovated and implemented to the various villages of the City with the help of the different agencies of the City Local Government the following “life-stages” program are being efficiently and effectively being implemented:

* PARADA ng mga Buntis
* Promotive Active Response and Delivery of Activities to Pregnant Women;
* Addresses the high incidence of maternal and infant death through pre- and –post- natal services.
* Santiago City Birthing Complex
* First in the region and serves as the model birthing center, which provides for comprehensive care for pregnant women and their new born child;
* AMY’s Child Program
* Adopt a Malnourished Young Child Program;
* Launched in 2005, the AMY’s Child program is credited to the Public-Private partnership of the City Government of Santiago City through the leadership of City Mayor Amelita S. Navarro, caring individuals and Non Government Organizations;
* CARE for US
* Comprehensive Assistance and Response to Everyone for a United Santiago Program;
* A comprehensive package of services to promote prevention and control of non-communicable diseases;
* The CARE for US program also has the following beneficiaries:
* Sweet Club
* A group organized in 1998 for diabetic patients;
* AGAP (Aktibong Grupo ng may Alta Presyon)
* A group organized in 2000 for patients with hypertension;

These are just some of the programs implemented by the multi-sectoral Santiago City Nutrition Committee.

Furthermore, the victorious realization of the City Local Government’s Nutrition Programs resulted in the constant lessening in the occurrence of malnourished preschool children from 5% in 2007 to 3.5% in 2009; and a prevalence of malnourished schoolchildren from 14.5% in 2007 to 11.2% in the same year.
Paramount to Santiago City Nutrition Committee efforts is the First Year CROWN Maintenance Award an undeniable testimony of the Santiagueños unified action on intensifying the city’s fight against malnutrition. Viva Santiago!

http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=157:latest-news3&catid=3

TODO HATAW 2010


Plataporma ng Paglilingkod ni AMELITA SISON NAVARRO

TODO HATAW SA SERBISYO

Trabaho Para sa Lahat
Investments:
New Investments in the city that created jobs for Santiagueños (2,633 new establishments from 2004-2009), among the most notable are:


Camella Homes Subdivision
Natasha
Silverland Subdivision
Marikina Shoe Exchange
RAI Builders
NE Supermarket
Bernabest Foods Corp.
Hen Lin
PLDT

Employment and Job Opportunities:


Provided employment to about 2,000 persons per year by way of direct hiring for various projects of the city government.
Provided employment to around 800 college students under the Special Program for the Employment of Students.
Established the kiosk for “GMA – Jobs Center” for employment abroad.
Provided employment abroad to persons under the Special Recruitment Activity at the City Hall.

Organisadong Programang Pangkabuhayan


Provided livelihood/micro finance (Pangkabuhayan) loans to 1,153 public market vendors totaling P14.0 million.
Granted livelihood loans to tricycle cooperatives amounting to P300,000.00.
Granted livelihood loans to vegetable producers amounting to P100,000.00.
Provided seed fund for livelihood programs to RIC amounting to P500,000.00.
Provided assistance to 20 cooperatives in the city.
Provided Nego-Karts to 12 families.
Provided sewing machines to various barangays under the recycling
Program “Trash to Cash”.

Develop Santiago into a Model City in Region 02
Infrastructure:


11.21 kms. of road concreted
44.30 kms. of road maintained
3.15 kms. of road asphalted
9.68 kms. of drainage constructed
36.0 kms. of drainage rehabilitated

Installed streetlights along the National Highway, City Road and in and around the public market.
Upgrading of AMA Coliseum completed in 2007.
Integrated Terminal Complex (ITC) operational since 2008 without borrowings/loans for its construction.
Zero Waste Management Program/Environmental Protection:


Regional Winner – Zero Basura Olympics
First Sanitary Land Fill facility in the region under construction.
Enactment of Ordinance on Ecological Solid Waste Management.

O t h e r s :


Santiago City is enrolled in the Public Governance System of the Institute for Solidarity in Asia (PGS-ISA) program. It is already an initiated City.
Completed the Seminar/Training on Transparent and Accountable Governance System (TAGS) Localizing Counter Corruption in Six Cities of the Asia Foundation.
Completed the Seminar/Training on Public Service Excellence, Ethics and Accountability Program (PSEEAP) of The Asia Foundation funded by the British Embassy.
First LGU in the region to have a Citizen’s Charter mandated by RA 9485 (Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007).
Grantee of the FACES (Family-based Action for children and their Environs in the Slums) Project from the Grant Assistance Project of the United Nations Development Program.
Implemented the Local Governance Performance Management System (LGPMS) and the State of Local Governance Report (SLGR) of the city and awarded as the Best Implementor in Region 02.
Regional Winner – Zero Basura Olympics.
Regional Awardee for Search for Child Friendly Cities for three (3) consecutive years (2007-2009).
Crown Banner Award in Nutrition.
Pamilihang K-na-K Award (Public Market) of the DTI.
Hall of Fame – Best Tourism Event (Pattaradday Festival)

Orderly and Peaceful City


Provided logistics, paraphernalia and equipment to the PNP.
Provided barangay tanods with uniform, bicycles, equipment and other paraphernalia.
Activated the Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC).
Created the Disaster Risk Management Office (Rescue 206).
Installed tower with spotlight in the public market.
Provided two (2) new firetrucks to the BFP.
Installed CCTVs in the public market and around the city.

Housing Para sa mga Santiagueño


Provided 104 house and lots to Gawad Kalinga, Gunot, Rizal.
Donated 2 hectares to Gawad Kalinga at Barangay Luna with 20 houses under construction.
Awarded/distributed 240 usufruct titles to occupants at Nagassican Resettlement Site.
Provided 64 houses to Habitat at Barangay Balintocatoc, Site II.

Agriculturang may Direksyon:


Constructed farm to market roads.
Provided P20 million worth of subsidy to farmers.
Distributed 18,000 organic fertilizers to farmers.
Provided 40,000 sachets of Zinc Phosphide to farmers.
Yearly seeding of 20,000 pieces of SRT tilapia fingerlings to Communal bodies of water.
Distributed 1,145,000 pieces of sexually reverse tilapia fingerlings to fisherfolks.
Provided vegetable seeds and potted seedlings to 6,023 families.
Acquired brand new tractor for tractor services to farmers.
Constructed 26 multi-purpose pavements in various barangays.


Tubig sa Bawat Tahanan


SANWAD Water Treatment Plant operational.
SANWAD extension to Barangay Nagassican for 100 households.
Constructed 630 units of artesian wells in various barangays.
93.80% of households with potable water supply.

Alalay sa Edukasyon at Kalusugan
Education:


Provided yearly scholarships to around 25,000 pupils and students totaling P85 million.
Gave Alay Sa Nagtapos (ASN) to graduating students and scholars amounting to P10 million.
Provided pupils and students with school supplies, bags, uniforms in the amount of P21 million.
Constructed 59 classrooms worth P30 million.
ISU Annex at Barangay Balintocatoc operational.
Established the Ad Interim Division of Santiago City.

Health:


From 2007-2009, the City Health Office has provided health services to more than 500,000 persons or equivalent to 700 persons/day.
Distributed 15,000 Philhealth Cards.
Acquired three (3) brand new ambulances.
Birthing Center operational, 682 mothers benefited.
Held several medical/surgical missions participated by medical specialists trained abroad the most notable of which are the Ohana, Hawaii based doctors and the Maryland, USA Medical Mission.
Continuing free cataract operation, almost 2,000 Santiagueños benefited.
Continuing AGAP, Sweet Club, Amy’s Child programs for children and adult.

Wakasan ang Hidwaan sa ating Siyudad



Highly professional relationship between the Executive and Legislative Departments resulting the efficient and effective delivery of services.
Fair and equitable support to all barangays, vendors, women, tricycle drivers and other organizations in the city.
The City Government has maintained its good and friendly relation with Congressman Giorgidi Aggabao bringing more support projects to the city.

With you and me, we shall bring our city to its peak performance. For it is our collective responsibility to empower our city to move forward and make it a better place to live, to raise children, to do business, to grow and pursue dreams. We all know that God is the mover of all the things that we have done. ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE WITH GOD’S BLESSINGS.
AMELITA SISON NAVARRO

“Streetlights Fever”


http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/images/stories/rokstories/demo3.jpg Nocturnal Beauty…that’s how I call the effect of the Streetlights of Santiago City at night, for some they call it “Roxas Sister” well they are pertaining to the Roxas Boulevard at Metro Manila because of the alluring lights of the newly installed streetlights located at the Panganiban and Barrera Street and at the major road networks of Santiago City, which includes the following roads:


National Hi-way to Sinsayon Boundary- Divisoria Boundary;
Mabini Circle to Ramon Boundary;
Mabini Circle to Dubinan Junction;
Camacam Street to Palac Road;
Street lighting System from Patul Road to Diffun Road;
Street Lighting System on Saguday Road

The installations of the streetlights were purposely made to illuminate the roads and prevent accidents (e.g. vehicular accidents), secondly, the Streetlights may help lessen the crime rate or the proliferation of criminals, third, the implementation of the Street Light System is a part of the Local Government Economic Development, that it may and it can attract investors and help boost the economic activities during nighttime, so that vendors can do their business “safe and sound”.
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In addition, the main purpose of the Streetlights installed both at the Panganiban and Barrera Street is to illuminate the sidewalks and to provide Safe and Modern Market Facilities which is a part of the Public Market Development Plan, being the Center for traders. The maintenance of the Street Light System is a part of the program of the streetlights and is being done yearly by the City Government.

There are various Street Light System being implemented in the City of Santiago according to Engr. Benedict Panganiban, Department Head of the City Engineering Office, the SLS does not only focuses on the major road networks of the city, rather it also provides Cobra Type streetlights on the various 37 Barangays, which consumption is already being paid by the Barangay.
Nowadays, people from all walks of life are appreciating the beauty of Santiago, not only during day time. Now, try to walk at night at the streets of Santiago City and you yourself will experience the mesmerizing beauty of Santiago City because of the Decorative streetlights that adore the sidewalks of the Public Market at night.
To the Santiagueños, there is still more to come for the City and the people of Santiago that is one thing that our beloved City Mayor will assure us…Nothing but the Best.


http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91:street-lights&catid=42:rokstories&Itemid=61

Comment : yung sa Rizal, Batal, Divisoria at Patul road dating street lights pa rin...

Sana yung sa four lanes, ibang style ang ilagay... :):cheers:

Santiago City


Mission Vision


VISION
In 2018, we will become the first highly-Urbanized City and Center for Culture and the Arts in Northern Luzon that keeps up with its characteristics.
MISSION
We, Santiagueños, are God-loving, Caring and Hardworking people. We are diverse people who practice the ideas of “PATTARADDAY” and are committed to providing the needs of our citizens through responsible and sustainable Socio-Economic Programs.
OBJECTIVES


To promote commerce, trade and tourism through an aggressive but wise commercial land development and expansion;
To pursue an integrated and sustainable development through the judicious utilization of resource;
To provide basic infrastructure and support services;
To advance the growth of agri-business and the establishment of potential industries;
To provide an environment of peace conducive to the development process.


CORE VALUES


God-loving
Hardworking
Empowered
Responsible
Honest
United
Respectful

http://cityofsantiago.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=57

What can you say gusy?... haha.. unahan ito... friendly competition daw...:):):)

Sa tingin ko ibig sabihin nung gumawa niyan, North Luzon pertains to regions 1,2 and CAR except Baguio haha... or baka region 2 lang.. haha:)

ISABELA

HISTORICAL, CULTURAL AND NATURAL TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

Historical Attractions

Aguinaldo Shrine
in Palanan, Isabela is the historical place where Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo was captured by the American forces, thus ending the Philippine Revolution in 1901. It is accessible by aircraft, pumpboat and trekking thru Sta. Ana, Cagayan, San Mariano/Cauayan and Ilagan, Isabela respectively.

Cultural Attractions

Isabela Museum and Library
The repository and custodian of the rich historical and cultural heritage of the Isabelinos. Features a gallery exhibit & collection of antiques such as artifacts, fossils, ethnographic items, heirloom pieces, visual arts (photographs, paintings, sculpture, graphic arts); historical and cultural dioramas, miniature models of provincial landmarks, among others. It was inaugurated on May 11, 1999 and is housed at the old capitol building in Ilagan. Open from Mondays to Saturdays from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Natural Attractions

Bonsai Forest (Sumanget, Dinapigue)
The 20,000 hectare area is accessible by land transport from Baler in Aurora Province and by air from Cauayan Airport.

Sta. Victoria Caves and Environmental School at Fuyo National Park Isabela Caves
It features naturally formed lattices and sparkling rock formations. Visitors are given lectures and allowed to plant their own seedlings, and those enrolled at the Environmental School are given certificates. Within the area is the Pinzal Falls conducive for swimming and other recreational facilities like carabao-drawn carts and horseback riding. The park is 15 kilometers from Ilagan town proper.

Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park (Palanan Rainforest)
The largest protected area in the country with more than 300,000 hectares of rainforest, and the lowest at 800 feet above sea level. Declared number one in biodiversity and also one of the top 10 biodiversity “hotspots” in the world. Research showed the existence of unknown and unnamed species of flora and fauna. A confirmed habitat of the Philippine Eagle and the Cloud Rat. Its coastal areas host whales and dolphins and other cetaceans. Ideal for scuba diving and other water sports, and a mountaineering/trekking challenge.
Accessible by light aircraft from Cauayan Airport (Cyclone Airways), pumpboat from Sta. Ana in Cagayan and Baler in Aurora Province, and trekking from San Mariano, Cauayan and Ilagan in Isabela. Also accessible by air transport from Tuguegarao City Domestic Airport through CHEMTRAD.

RELIGIOUS AND MAN-MADE TOURISTS ATTRACTIONS

Religious Attractions
Isabela Church

Shrine of Our Lady of the Visitation (Guibang, Gamu)
Guibang Church, which houses the Miraculous Lady of the Visitacion, is located along the national highway of Gamu, Isabela and frequented by travelers passing along Maharlika Highway. It is now as famous as the Shrine of Piat Basilica Minore as it comes alive in July every year when religious pilgrims come to offer prayers of thanks and to ask for another year of good fortune. The image of the miraculous Lady was canonically crowned on May 26, 1973 and acknowledged as a National Shrine on January 24-26.

Parish Church of St. Mathias (Tumauini)
Built in 1753 under Dominican Supervision and completed in 1805, it is an ultra-baroque church unique for its extensive use of baked clay both for wall finishing and ornamentation. Clay bricks come to life in concentric circles on the façade, spiral curves on the finial serpentine reliefs, and many finely molded details – flowers, foliage, surfaces, cherubs, and saints. Its architecture bears Chinese ancestry. This church of stone features a unique cylindrical bell tower that is the only one of its kind in the Philippines. It was declared a National Historical Landmark on February 24, 1989.

Our Lady of Atocha Church (Alicia)
Passing by Angadanan town on February 12, 1805, Fr. Manuel Mora, OP wrote that “Angadanan has a convent of bricks, though not totally finished. Its church is timber, wood and bamboo. The number of inhabitants is 791.” The church and convent as seen today in the town of Alicia, beautiful and solid, was built by Fr. Tomas Calderon, OP and inaugurated in 1849, with Fr. Francisco Gainza, OP, then vicar of Carig (now Santiago City). Famous for their antique Spanish architectural designs, these churches are found along the national highway and are accessible by land transport.

San Pablo Church
Built in 1624, it is said to be the oldest in the province. Its lofty bell tower of six layers including the circular apex made of adobe is the tallest in the Cagayan Valley. San Pablo, the oldest town of Isabela, was founded by Padre de Sto. Tomas, 210 years before Isabela was made a province.

St. Rose de Lima Church (Gamu, Isabela)
Built in 1726, it is famous for its Spanish architectural design. The feast of the patronal saint of Gamu is celebrated every August 23.

Man-Made Attractions

World’s Biggest Butaka
It is 11 feet 4 inches high, 20 feet 8 inches long, and 9 feet 7 inches wide. It weighs 2,368 kilos and was constructed by 25 workers in 29 days.


Magat Dam Tourism Complex (Magat Hydro Electric Power Plant)
Asia’s biggest dam project at the time of its construction. It serves the primary function of power generation and irrigation. Its reservoir area of 4,450 hectares has a great potential for water-based recreation like fishing, boating and water skiing, among others. The plant is accessible by passenger jeepney and bus from Santiago City.

FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS

Festivals

Isabela Day (May 1-11)

Bambanti (Scarecrow) Festival (May 10)
Celebrates the bountiful harvest of rice and corn and other agricultural products with street dances and a float parade.

Feast of Our Lady of the Visitacion of Guibang (July 2)

Special Interest Tours

Trekking, Mountaineering, Camping and Exploration
at Palanan, Dinapigue, Maconacon and Divilacan forest area

Diving and snorkeling
at Dicotcotan Beach

River Cruise
at Palanan River

Crocodile Watching (Crocodylus Mindorensis)
at San Mariano at night.

Sa tingin ko ibig sabihin nung gumawa niyan, North Luzon pertains to regions 1,2 and CAR except Baguio haha... or baka region 2 lang.. haha:)

northern luzon composes region 1,2,CAR, and the provinces of aurora and nueva ecija...yan ang pagkakaalam ko

Santiago City


Mission Vision



VISION
In 2018, we will become the first highly-Urbanized City and Center for Culture and the Arts in Northern Luzon that keeps up with its characteristics.
MISSION



Sa tingin ko ibig sabihin nung gumawa niyan, North Luzon pertains to regions 1,2 and CAR except Baguio haha... or baka region 2 lang.. haha:)

I think that should be Northeastern Luzon. I highly doubt if the person who wrote this one would deliberately omit Baguio since everyone knows that Northern Luzon is composed of three regions, Ilocos, CVL and CAR. The thing is, why don't anybody make a move to correct this error? Ganyan na ba ka-inept ang mga tao ngayon? Hindi na natin pakikialaman kung hindi naman tayo naaapektuhan? :bash:Or maybe this is the first time the error has been made public?

Sir 296XXX ikaw ang pinakamalapit diyan, I hope you make the move para naman hindi tayo nakakahiya.:):cheers:

taken last dec 27,2010. di ko nakuhanan ung control tower. pero atleast andyan ung cebu pac.

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malaki ang posibilidad sa cauayan dahil andito ang airport at syempre dito naka base ang major politicians, from congressmen to governor. Halos panahon pa ni Lakay tino puro taga cauayan ang naging governor. Isama mo na si former gov. bombo grace. How i wish eto nlng sana naging capital at dito nilagay ang sports complex. ehehe peace!

NIce!..tnx much!

Santiago City Last December 2010^^
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Wow, ang ganda naman ng mga pailaw sa Santiago City. Multi-purpose pala eto. Tama, mas maeengganyo ang mga investors na magtayo ng negosyo pag ganiyan kaganda at kasafe ang city kasi di matatakot magpagabi ang mga tao. Bagay din diyan ang Starbucks, Seven Eleven o kaya Mini Stop.. At ang daming accomplishments ni Mayor Navarro ayon sa mga nabanggit sa itaas.:):cheers:

parang sobra naman masyado inuupdate ang santiago sana naman ung ibang towns din. pictures nlng ang ipost kesa text.

I think that should be Northeastern Luzon. I highly doubt if the person who wrote this one would deliberately omit Baguio since everyone knows that Northern Luzon is composed of three regions, Ilocos, CVL and CAR. The thing is, why don't anybody make a move to correct this error? Ganyan na ba ka-inept ang mga tao ngayon? Hindi na natin pakikialaman kung hindi naman tayo naaapektuhan? :bash:Or maybe this is the first time the error has been made public?

Sir 296XXX ikaw ang pinakamalapit diyan, I hope you make the move para naman hindi tayo nakakahiya.:):cheers:

haha.. inderectly I made the correction hahaha.. I know my nagbabasang cityhall employee diyan...

Possible naman for Santiago to be the first highly urbanized city in North Luzon excluding Baguio if North Luzon will comprise only regions 1, 2 and CAR...:)

parang sobra naman masyado inuupdate ang santiago sana naman ung ibang towns din. pictures nlng ang ipost kesa text.

wahaha.. sorry naman.. taga Santiago po ako kaya dami ako baon... sige po hanap ako about other towns....:):cheers:

haha.. inderectly I made the correction hahaha.. I know my nagbabasang cityhall employee diyan...

Possible naman for Santiago to be the first highly urbanized city in North Luzon excluding Baguio if North Luzon will comprise only regions 1, 2 and CAR...:)

kasama din ang nueva ecija at aurora based on the reports of some gov't agencies like DA and DOLE?.....

good luck against cabanatuan city? :)

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, January 05, 2011

Cauayan City wants to remain Cagayan Valley’s top tax revenue collector
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan. 5 (PIA) -- This city’s treasury office is aiming to maintain its 2010 honor as Cagayan Valley's top local government unit with highest collection of taxes.

The city treasury of Cauayan City has received award for having collected the highest taxes last year and has expressed intention to maintain as the highest collector of taxes compared to other local government units of Cagayan Valley region.

The award for Cauayan City treasury office is handed by Bureau of Local Government Finance (BLGF) region 2 after registering a collection efficiency of 121% last year among other treasury office in the region.

Cauayan City treasury office collected taxes from real properties, business tax fees and charges including collections from the City Enterprise and Economic Management Office (CEEMO).

City Treasurer Francisco Dalere said that during the first quarter of 2010 the tax collection has already registered a 108% tax collection from their revenue collection target.

The increase of tax collection for 2010 is owed to treasury and enterprise and economic management office employees who have shown dedication especially in conducting tax information campaigns that even in the remotest barangays are visited to ensure that the people will be encouraged to pay promptly their taxes.

Business establishments are also reminded regularly of their tax obligations to ensure that every start of the year would be renewing their business permits and if found violating the rules and regulations in conducting business in the city would be notified immediately to ensure that they are following the city’s tax code.

The initiative of the city treasury office in putting up a one-stop shop within the city premises has also greatly helped in the high collection of taxes.

It is recalled that last year, the city treasury office has put up a one-stop shop in the city hall where the paying public need not to go from one offices to another to secure needed documents to renew or pay taxes instead the treasury office has coordinated with other government offices where their services is needed in paying necessary taxes to send representatives in the city hall to ensure a smooth flow and fast track paying transactions.

This year the same strategy is being practiced in the city hall where the paying public expressed satisfaction with what the treasury office has started.

The city treasury office is confident that this year their collection performance would be maintained and the collection efficiency may even be surpassed with the innovations of the office. MG Edale, Jr. (PIA Isabela)

kasama din ang nueva ecija at aurora based on the reports of some gov't agencies like DA and DOLE?.....

good luck against cabanatuan city? :)

My statement is a correction po.. haha :)

Wow, ang ganda naman ng mga pailaw sa Santiago City. Multi-purpose pala eto. Tama, mas maeengganyo ang mga investors na magtayo ng negosyo pag ganiyan kaganda at kasafe ang city kasi di matatakot magpagabi ang mga tao. Bagay din diyan ang Starbucks, Seven Eleven o kaya Mini Stop.. At ang daming accomplishments ni Mayor Navarro ayon sa mga nabanggit sa itaas.:):cheers:

Marami po sa social services at chinecheck ko nga rin po yung details kung tama... I know someone from cityhall is viewing our comments here...:)^^

excluding baguio,,ang mga mag-uunahan sa pagiging highly urbanized city base sa income ay laoag,san fernando,dagupan,urdaneta,tuguegarao,santiago, at cabanatuan..pero leading ang cabanatuan dahil sa populasyon nito

excluding baguio,,ang mga mag-uunahan sa pagiging highly urbanized city base sa income ay laoag,san fernando,dagupan,urdaneta,tuguegarao,santiago, at cabanatuan..pero leading ang cabanatuan dahil sa populasyon nito

Yep at anytime pwede silang maging highly -urbanized? :)

Yep at anytime pwede silang maging highly -urbanized? :)

pwede na nga pero tinutulan naman ito ng governor nila...may move na nga yung city gov't dito

Santiago City - Centro East 2

( dami ngang puno!)

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ST. James Church - Santiago City:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^nice 296619.haha, daming pictures. :cheers::cheers:

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ayos to ah! impressive ang mission! :banana::cheers::)

New La Salette Chapel - Malvar, Santiago City!:cheers:

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^^^^^^^^^^^^:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^nice 296619.haha, daming pictures. :cheers::cheers:

ayos to ah! impressive ang mission! :banana::cheers::)

OO nga.. marami din pala akong nakuha...

haha.. i-uupload ko na sana yung sa Malolos pero nahiya ako bigla.. pinapa-upload ko lang din kasi sa FB ko... haha...

pag new thread nalang para bulagaan....

OO nga.. marami din pala akong nakuha...

haha.. i-uupload ko na sana yung sa Malolos pero nahiya ako bigla.. pinapa-upload ko lang din kasi sa FB ko... haha...

pag new thread nalang para bulagaan....

oo tama tama sa new thread nalang sir! haha! :cheers::cheers::banana:

goodnight sa inyo dito sa ssc! :)

St. James Church - additional pic!:cheers:

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Villa Diana - Cordon, Isabela!:cheers:

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for more and better pictures, please visit http://villadiana.ph/

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Fact finding team sa Cagayan hotel fire, humirit ng extension


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TUGUEGARAO CITY - Matapos ang 15 araw na ibinigay sa fact finding team na nag-iimbestiga sa pagkasunog ng Bed and Breakfast Pension House na ikinasawi ng 16 katao, humingi ngayon ng panibagong 15 araw na extension ang panel of prosecutors sa ginagawang imbestigasyon.
Ito ang kinumpirma ni Atty. Emeritu Quilang, fiscal officer ng lungsod ng Tuguegarao at miyembro ng binuong panel sa panayam ng Bombo Radyo Tuguegarao.
Ngayong araw sana ang itinakdang pagsusumite ng investigating body na binubuo ng Department of Justice (DOJ), Philippine National Police (PNP) at Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), ng kanilang report sa pamunuan ng DoJ, ngunit hindi pa umano nila ito nakokompleto.
Ayon kay Quilang, hindi pa nila naisasalang sa pagtatanong ang limang nursing graduates mula sa University of La Salette sa Santiago City, Isabela na nakaligtas sa malaking sunog.
Aniya, hindi nakadalo ang mga ito sa imbitasyon ng fact finding team para isailalim sana sa pagtatanong nitong nakaraang Disyembre 29-30 sa lungsod ng Tuguegarao.
Sabi ni Quilang, sila na ang pupunta sa Santiago dahil maaaring nasa state of shock pa rin ang mga ito kung kaya't ayaw muna nilang bumalik sa Tuguegarao.
Maging ang may-ari ng hotel na si Pete Fondevilla ay hindi pa nila nakakausap dahil kasalukuyan pa itong nagpapagaling sa ospital matapos magtamo ng sugat dahil sa pagkasunog.
Una rito, sinabi ni Regional State Prosecutor Atty. Rommel Baligod na naantala ang imbestigasyon na nag-umpisa noong Disyembre 21, 2010 dahil sa mga nakalipas na holiday.
Binigyang diin ni Atty. Baligod na lahat ng mga posibleng anggulo ay ikinokonsidera ng panel kung kaya't lahat ng mga concerned agencies at indibidwal ay isinasalang sa imbestigasyon para matukoy kung sino talaga ang dapat managot sa nasabing kalunos-lunos na trahedya batay na rin sa kautusan ni Pangulong Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III.
Sampu sa 16 na nasawi ay mga nursing examinees mula sa 37 nursing graduates ng University of La Salette na nagcheck-in sa nasunog na hotel habang naghahanda sa kanilang Nursing Licensure Examination (NLE) noong Disyembre 19, 2010.

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Naisalaysay sa akin ng pinsan kong nakaligtas na yung dalawang room-mates niya sa 5th floor ay namatay at siya ay mapalad na nakaligtas pagkatapos tumalon at mapalad na nakasabit sa fire exit. Isa daw sa mga namatay ay dahil kulang sa facility yung hospital na pinaglagyan. Wala daw inhaler? hmmm...:0.... Sobrang liit daw ng hagdanan ( para sa isang tao lang)at naka-lock ang fire exit ng hotel...


Matagal daw rumispuonde ang mga bombero at wala daw ibang maitulong kundi tubig pambasa sa sarili ng mga biktima... GBnasa ng pinsan ko ang damit niya at dun daw siya huminga.



Nagkasugat sugat lang naman ang pinsan ko dahil binasag niya ang salamin ng bintana. ( mabuti horizontal lines lahat ng grills sa kwarto kung san siya napadpad at nagkasiya siya dito.)



Nakuryente din ang pinsan ko pagkatapos sumabit sa christmas light. Marami din siyang nalang hap na usok.


Nagbigay tulong ang La Salette. Binayaran nito ang lahat ng gastos sa hopital at pagpapalibing sa mga namatay na estudyante. nagpaabot din ng tulong pinansiyal ang Santiago City govt sa mga residente dito na naging biktima. Nagbigay tulong din ang provincial govt ng Isabela.

Libre na daw sa lahat ng gastos ang mga hindi nakapagtake ng exam. Ang pamunuan na daw ng La Salette ang gagastos....
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Isabela folks have varied political, economic outlook for 2011
ILAGAN, Isabela, Jan. 4 (PNA) - Villagers in Isabela have varied economic and political outlook for 2011.

Ilagan Catholic Bishop Joseph Nacua said he foresees a brighter future for the country as long as the government leaders would set the exact parameters to uphold good morals.

For a lawyer’s insight, former Justice Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the best lesson learned in 2011 was that "crime does not pay", owing to the past controversial cases involving high-profile people.

Bello said the country "looks good" under the leadership of President Benigno Aquino III. He, however, said that Aquino must watch his back and look for people around him who may spoil his plans and programs.

Some villagers in the province, though, are doubtful on their future this year due to the past calamities such as typhoons and floods which wrought havoc to the province. They said that they have barely repaired their typhoon-damaged houses.(PNA)

excluding baguio,,ang mga mag-uunahan sa pagiging highly urbanized city base sa income ay laoag,san fernando,dagupan,urdaneta,tuguegarao,santiago, at cabanatuan..pero leading ang cabanatuan dahil sa populasyon nito

ang cabanatuan ay sa central luzon..halos kalapit/east lang to ng tarlac city which is highly urbanized na rin.. ang maglalaban laban na lang ay mga major cities sa norte(1,CAR,2) kung population lamang ng malaki ang dagupan na may 150k(2007) cguro last 2010 census more or less 170k na..hehe..kung income naman ay urdaneta lamang lang sya ng konti sa dagupan :nuts: pero kayang kaya naman habulin ito ng mga nabanggit na cities sa norte. overcrowded na ang baguio city, halos wala ng mapagtayuan ng mga infras,commercial, residential, industrial..naabot na nito ang kanyang limitasyon..kaya lahat ng major cities sa norte kayang kaya nitong pantayan at unahan ang baguio city.

ang cabanatuan ay sa central luzon..halos kalapit/east lang to ng tarlac city which is highly urbanized na rin.. ang maglalaban laban na lang ay mga major cities sa norte(1,CAR,2) kung population lamang ng malaki ang dagupan na may 150k(2007) cguro last 2010 census more or less 170k na..hehe..kung income naman ay urdaneta lamang lang sya ng konti sa dagupan :nuts: pero kayang kaya naman habulin ito ng mga nabanggit na cities sa norte. overcrowded na ang baguio city, halos wala ng mapagtayuan ng mga infras,commercial, residential, industrial..naabot na nito ang kanyang limitasyon..kaya lahat ng major cities sa norte kayang kaya nitong pantayan at unahan ang baguio city.

Nice info... Yep Urdaneta nga may mataas na locally generated income by around 30-40 M... Pero mabilis na humahabol ang iba pang nabangit na cities... Ang catch, kayang kayang habulin yan halimbawa ng Santiago City. In fact, Santiago's local income can easily reach 300-400M in just one move. In terms of IRA, Santiago is leading, it being an independent city with a fair population and wide land area.^^

may tanong lang ako. bat ang malolos at cabanatuan ay hindi pa Highly Urbanized city? eh pasok na at over-qualified pa sa lahat ng requirements. kung sila ay hirap maging HUC baka ang mga syudad natin ay mahirapan din. :ohno: santiago ay nasa sentro/pinagitnaan ng 3 rehiyon diba? CAR, Region 2 at 3 diba? ang ganda naman ng location.

may tanong lang ako. bat ang malolos at cabanatuan ay hindi pa Highly Urbanized city? eh pasok na at over-qualified pa sa lahat ng requirements. kung sila ay hirap maging HUC baka ang mga syudad natin ay mahirapan din. :ohno: santiago ay nasa sentro/pinagitnaan ng 3 rehiyon diba? CAR, Region 2 at 3 diba? ang ganda naman ng location.

Ang pagkakaalam ko po, yung sa Malolos, nainvalidated yung Republic Act converting it into an HUC, kulang pa kasi sa pop. noong naipasa yung bill... Yung sa Cabanatuan e nanalo yung "no" votes noong 1997 ata pero may move sila ulit ngayon to convert it into an HUC pero ayaw naman payagan ng Nueva ecija prov. govt dahil hindi pa daw kaya ng Cabanatuan maging independent...

Ang pagkakaalam ko po, yung sa Malolos, nainvalidated yung Republic Act converting it into an HUC, kulang pa kasi sa pop. noong naipasa yung bill... Yung sa Cabanatuan e nanalo yung "no" votes noong 1997 ata pero may move sila ulit ngayon to convert it into an HUC pero ayaw naman payagan ng Nueva ecija prov. govt dahil hindi pa daw kaya ng Cabanatuan maging independent...

salamat sa mabilis na reply :cheers: ahh.kaya pala. kaya kung magfafile tayo ng pagkaHUC dapat pasok na tayo sa lahat ng requirements para walang aberya :cheers: within 5 years magkaka-HUC na tayo dito :banana: at para naman hindi na mabaon ang norte sa pagkakaalam ng marami na pang-agriculture lang tayo :banana:

ang cabanatuan ay sa central luzon..halos kalapit/east lang to ng tarlac city which is highly urbanized na rin.. ang maglalaban laban na lang ay mga major cities sa norte(1,CAR,2) kung population lamang ng malaki ang dagupan na may 150k(2007) cguro last 2010 census more or less 170k na..hehe..kung income naman ay urdaneta lamang lang sya ng konti sa dagupan :nuts: pero kayang kaya naman habulin ito ng mga nabanggit na cities sa norte. overcrowded na ang baguio city, halos wala ng mapagtayuan ng mga infras,commercial, residential, industrial..naabot na nito ang kanyang limitasyon..kaya lahat ng major cities sa norte kayang kaya nitong pantayan at unahan ang baguio city.

in terms of location nasa central nga ang nueva ecija(and aurora) pero sinasali pa rin ito sa northern luzon in terms of statistics

in terms of location nasa central nga ang nueva ecija(and aurora) pero sinasali pa rin ito sa northern luzon in terms of statistics

eh kung ganun..kasali sa northern luzon ang tarlac city(kung di pa xa HUC) sa mga nag uunahan sa pagkaHUC sa northern Luzon..
http://www.army.mil.ph/Army_Sites/INFANTRY%20DIVISIONS/arescom/images/region3.jpg
pindotin nio na ung link..malaki kasi ung pic

halos magkalevel lang sa area ang Tarlac City at Cabanatuan City.
pero kung ang pag uusapan ang totoong Northern Luzon..di talaga sya kasama. R1, CAR at R2 cities lang ang maguunahan na pagkaHUC :cheers: at tiyak nakalalamang ang Big3 cities in terms of income, ira and population...the Santiago, Dag. and Urd. Cities :cheers: pakicheck na lang kung may mali..hehehe

Ang pagkakaalam ko po, yung sa Malolos, nainvalidated yung Republic Act converting it into an HUC, kulang pa kasi sa pop. noong naipasa yung bill... Yung sa Cabanatuan e nanalo yung "no" votes noong 1997 ata pero may move sila ulit ngayon to convert it into an HUC pero ayaw naman payagan ng Nueva ecija prov. govt dahil hindi pa daw kaya ng Cabanatuan maging independent...

Kung ibabase sa Population, mahihirpan talagang makuha ang title for HUC, hope after 2-4 years makuha na nila itong pagiging HUC sayang pa nman, ilan iyan sa mga sikat na city sa luzon.

From the cities in Northern Luzon, I think missplace ang Santiago. Santiago don't deserve to be in the level of Dagupan, Baguio, Urdaneta, Cabanatuan, Tuguegarao, Tarlac, Laoag and Angeles. I mean our place is only known in Region 02. I went to Cebu last month and tell u the truth they do not know where Santiago is. What they only knew are the cities I mentioned. Iwas disappointed but I must accept the reality. About our populattion, it is still low. In terms of commercialism, we still lack. In terms of income, it is still low. I hope this reality will be accepted by my fellow Isabelino. But, I am very happy for we are improving and progressing. there are several commercials that really wanted to do business here. So we need more. I think we can level the mentioned cities after 20 years. This is my point of view.

eh kung ganun..kasali sa northern luzon ang tarlac city(kung di pa xa HUC) sa mga nag uunahan sa pagkaHUC sa northern Luzon..
http://www.army.mil.ph/Army_Sites/INFANTRY%20DIVISIONS/arescom/images/region3.jpg
pindotin nio na ung link..malaki kasi ung pic

halos magkalevel lang sa area ang Tarlac City at Cabanatuan City.
pero kung ang pag uusapan ang totoong Northern Luzon..di talaga sya kasama. R1, CAR at R2 cities lang ang maguunahan na pagkaHUC :cheers: at tiyak nakalalamang ang Big3 cities in terms of income, ira and population...the Santiago, Dag. and Urd. Cities :cheers: pakicheck na lang kung may mali..hehehe

yun nga ang sinasabi ko,,,sa geographical location eh magkalebel lang ang NE at Tarlac provinces..pero based sa mga statistical reports eh isinasama ang nueva ecija at aurora sa northern luzon while ang tarlac sa metro urban beltway na ito sinasama,,,,

i have read some reports of some gov't agency,,DA at Dole ata yun

pwede na nga pero tinutulan naman ito ng governor nila...may move na nga yung city gov't dito

classic example ang Tarlac. Tarlac is poised to become an HUC (2006). Pero yung provincial government at city government hindi magkasundo.

The Provincial govt., went out its way like holding people consultations at nangampanya pa sila para lang hindi matuloy. Eh ang governor namin dati eh malakas sa mga Tarlaqueno (as in never pang natalo in any political race)

so nanalo ang 'NO' with a resounding margin over the 'YES'.

Ang bottomline is, kapag magkasundo ang provincial at city admin.... magigigng HUC yan , provided na gusto rin ng mga tao. :)

GAYA DIN NG SM TARLAC... nagsampa pa nga ng TRO ang isang board member para lang hindi matuloy ang SM sa Tarlac, buti na lang natalo ang petisyon sa RTC. :lol:

may move sila ulit ngayon to convert it into an HUC pero ayaw naman payagan ng Nueva ecija prov. govt dahil hindi pa daw kaya ng Cabanatuan maging independent...

ganyang ganyan ang nangyari sa Tarlac... as in super oppose ang kapitolyo kaya hindi natuloy :ohno:

eh kung ganun..kasali sa northern luzon ang tarlac city(kung di pa xa HUC) sa mga nag uunahan sa pagkaHUC sa northern Luzon..
http://www.army.mil.ph/Army_Sites/INFANTRY%20DIVISIONS/arescom/images/region3.jpg
pindotin nio na ung link..malaki kasi ung pic

halos magkalevel lang sa area ang Tarlac City at Cabanatuan City.
pero kung ang pag uusapan ang totoong Northern Luzon..di talaga sya kasama. R1, CAR at R2 cities lang ang maguunahan na pagkaHUC :cheers: at tiyak nakalalamang ang Big3 cities in terms of income, ira and population...the Santiago, Dag. and Urd. Cities :cheers: pakicheck na lang kung may mali..hehehe

as in talagang may mapa pa... sa DOT kasi kasali ang Tarlac sa Northern Luzon pero ayos lang kahit saan pero mas maganda yung Central Luzon talaga :)

Highly Urbanized Cities - Cities with a minimum population of two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants, as certified by the National Statistics Office, and with the latest annual income of at least Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) based on 1991 constant prices, as certified by the city treasurer.

^^ oh ayan para maliwanagan na tayo.. population pa lang mahihirapan na tayo :nuts:

according to the 2007 census
Santiago - 126,244 (73,756 na lang para maabot ang 200k)
Tuguegarao - 129,539
Laoag - 102,457
San Fernando - 114,813
Dagupan - 149,554
Urdaneta - 120,785
hintayin na lang natin ang 2010 census :cheers:

sa income naman..lahat ata pasok na..50M lang yan..kayang kaya ng Santiago yan..madali lang abutin yan..hehehe..wag lang ibulsa :bash: tutukan na lang natin ang population..
kaya hindi any time maging HUC ang isang syudad..nagkakamali kayo :lol: at ang masasabi ko lang sa Santiago..enjoyin muna natin ang pagiging ONE AND ONLY INDEPENDENT CITY IN Region 2.:cheers: kasi pag ind city ka feeling mo na rin nasa isang H.U.City ka :cheers: hehehe..and take note, there's only 5 independent cities in the country :cheers:

Among the best cities in the Philippines, Makati City, Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija, and Tagbilaran City in Bohol offer the best quality of life, according to a new survey of the Asian Institute Management (AIM).

These three cities ranked highest in the quality of life category among 25 cities that made it to the AIM's Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2007, a survey of cities' global competitiveness.

The cities were separately ranked according to size. Makati, Cabanatuan, and Tagbilaran were categorized as metro, mid-sized and small-sized, respectively.

Quality of life is one of six categories in AIM's survey. The other categories are cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, human resources and training, infrastructure, and responsiveness of local government units (LGUs) to business needs.

Unlike its previous surveys, AIM decided not to rank the cities based on total performance.

This is the 5th round of the AIM survey on Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking.

Quality of life is considered one of the yardsticks in determining which cities have successfully developed and which have succumbed to the ills of urbanization.

Among the relevant aspects of quality of life are social welfare of the people, peace, and order, quality of living environment, and local amenities.

Cabanatuan and Tagbilaran ranked first in their respective city sizes, rating 7.17 and 7.97, respectively. The highest rating is 10 points. The average rating in their city sizes is 6.31 and 6.43, respectively.

Makati ranked second among metro cities, with a rating of 6.98. The average rating of metro cities in terms of quality of life is 6.06.

Cabanatuan was credited for its good access to commercial banks, low or non-existent informal fees, and total crime solution efficiency.

Tagbilaran was noted for its low or non-existent informal fees, good supply of water, and low water rates. Its local environmental planning and management program was also praised.

Makati was recognized for its good access to commercial banks, total crime solution efficiency, and supply of potable water among others. AIM also noted its programs such as the Makati Health Program, the "Yellow Card," the Makati Command Center, and its Satellite Real Property Tax collection.

A total of 90 cities were surveys—20 metro cities, 25 mid-sized cities, and 45 small-sized cities. The AIM survey was conducted in collaboration with the German Technical Cooperation, International Finance Corporation, International Labour Organization, SM Investments Inc., and Petron Corporation.

The following is the complete list of the top performing cities.

Metro Cities:
1. Davao
2. Lapu-Lapu
3. Makati
4. Manila
5. Marikina
6. Quezon City

Mid-sized Cities:
1. Cabanatuan
2. General Santos
3. Lucena City
4. Olongapo City
5. San Pablo City
6. Tagum
7. Tarlac

Small-Sized Cities
1. Bayawan
2. Calapan
3. Calbayog
4. Dagupan
5. Dipolog
6. Laoag
7. Malaybalay
8. Naga City-Camarines Sur
9. San Fernando City-La Union
10. Surigao
11. Tagbilaran
12. Tuguegarao


Asan kaya ang SANTIAGO jan? Cguro soon!!!!!!!

The following is the complete list of the top performing cities.

Metro Cities:
1. Davao
2. Lapu-Lapu
3. Makati
4. Manila
5. Marikina
6. Quezon City

Mid-sized Cities:
1. Cabanatuan
2. General Santos
3. Lucena City
4. Olongapo City
5. San Pablo City
6. Tagum
7. Tarlac

Small-Sized Cities
1. Bayawan
2. Calapan
3. Calbayog
4. Dagupan
5. Dipolog
6. Laoag
7. Malaybalay
8. Naga City-Camarines Sur
9. San Fernando City-La Union
10. Surigao
11. Tagbilaran
12. Tuguegarao


Asan kaya ang SANTIAGO jan? Cguro soon!!!!!!!


^^ ooooopss..luma na to ah..at hindi ito ang basehan ng pagiging HUC :lol:
pwedeng tignan natin ung latest, yung 2009 na nilabas? :cheers:

'New mayors should learn from most competitive cities'
Written by JESUS F. LLANTO, Newsbreak
WEDNESDAY, 21 JULY 2010

MANILA, Philippines--The cities of Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Dagupan have been named as the most competitive cities outside Metro Manila in the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009 (PCCRP) of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center. The study, which was launched Monday in Pasay City, used six criteria in ranking the 29 cities: dynamism of local economy, responsiveness of the LGUs to business, infrastructure, quality of life, and cost of doing business and human resource and training.

It is based on official government data, perception survey among businessmen, and interviews with local chief executives and local business group’s representative The PCCRP also classified the cities into three groups: metropolitan growth centers, growth centers and emergent cities.

Cebu City bested Davao in the metro growth center category, which refers to cities with an average of P3.05 billion total income and average population of 1.08 million. Cagayan de Oro, meanwhile, topped in the growth centers category, which included the cities of General Santos, Baguio, Lapu-Lapu, Zamboanga, Olongapo, Batangas, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Mandaue. These cities have an average income of P1.2 billion and population 421,165.

Dagupan City is the most competitive among the emergent cities. It bested the cities of Angeles, Butuan, Cotabato, Lucena, Naga, Legaspi, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Ormoc, Iligan, Tagum, and San Fernando in La Union, Surigao, Tuguegarao, Tacloban and Santiago.

Ma. Lourdes Sereno Diokno, executive director of the AIM Policy Center, said that they decided to group the cities into three brackets because it would be unfair to compare the metropolitan and highly-urbanized cities like Cebu and Davao to new and emerging young cities.

“Cebu City and Davao City outpaced the rest in many indicators,” added Ana Maria Tabunda, chief research fellow at Pulse Asia and consultant for the PCCRP 2009. Roger Carlson, acting mission director of the USAID, one of the sponsors of the PCCRP, said that the findings of the study can guide the local officials in introducing policy changes in their localities.

“Newly-elected mayors can base their reform efforts on information that comes from business operators themselves,” Carlson said. The PCCRP 2009 also recognized the cities that topped in each of the criteria used in the study.


^^ at yung sinasabi mong di nya kalevel....kalevel na nya NGAYON! :cheers:

Among the best cities in the Philippines, Makati City, Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija, and Tagbilaran City in Bohol offer the best quality of life, according to a new survey of the Asian Institute Management (AIM).

These three cities ranked highest in the quality of life category among 25 cities that made it to the AIM's Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2007, a survey of cities' global competitiveness.

The cities were separately ranked according to size. Makati, Cabanatuan, and Tagbilaran were categorized as metro, mid-sized and small-sized, respectively.

Quality of life is one of six categories in AIM's survey. The other categories are cost of doing business, dynamism of local economy, human resources and training, infrastructure, and responsiveness of local government units (LGUs) to business needs.

Unlike its previous surveys, AIM decided not to rank the cities based on total performance.

This is the 5th round of the AIM survey on Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking.

Quality of life is considered one of the yardsticks in determining which cities have successfully developed and which have succumbed to the ills of urbanization.

Among the relevant aspects of quality of life are social welfare of the people, peace, and order, quality of living environment, and local amenities.

Cabanatuan and Tagbilaran ranked first in their respective city sizes, rating 7.17 and 7.97, respectively. The highest rating is 10 points. The average rating in their city sizes is 6.31 and 6.43, respectively.

Makati ranked second among metro cities, with a rating of 6.98. The average rating of metro cities in terms of quality of life is 6.06.

Cabanatuan was credited for its good access to commercial banks, low or non-existent informal fees, and total crime solution efficiency.

Tagbilaran was noted for its low or non-existent informal fees, good supply of water, and low water rates. Its local environmental planning and management program was also praised.

Makati was recognized for its good access to commercial banks, total crime solution efficiency, and supply of potable water among others. AIM also noted its programs such as the Makati Health Program, the "Yellow Card," the Makati Command Center, and its Satellite Real Property Tax collection.

A total of 90 cities were surveys—20 metro cities, 25 mid-sized cities, and 45 small-sized cities. The AIM survey was conducted in collaboration with the German Technical Cooperation, International Finance Corporation, International Labour Organization, SM Investments Inc., and Petron Corporation.

The following is the complete list of the top performing cities.

Metro Cities:
1. Davao
2. Lapu-Lapu
3. Makati
4. Manila
5. Marikina
6. Quezon City

Mid-sized Cities:
1. Cabanatuan
2. General Santos
3. Lucena City
4. Olongapo City
5. San Pablo City
6. Tagum
7. Tarlac

Small-Sized Cities
1. Bayawan
2. Calapan
3. Calbayog
4. Dagupan
5. Dipolog
6. Laoag
7. Malaybalay
8. Naga City-Camarines Sur
9. San Fernando City-La Union
10. Surigao
11. Tagbilaran
12. Tuguegarao


Asan kaya ang SANTIAGO jan? Cguro soon!!!!!!!

luma na nga ito..last 2007 pa isinagawa itong ranking na ito


'New mayors should learn from most competitive cities'
Written by JESUS F. LLANTO, Newsbreak
WEDNESDAY, 21 JULY 2010

MANILA, Philippines--The cities of Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, and Dagupan have been named as the most competitive cities outside Metro Manila in the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009 (PCCRP) of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center. The study, which was launched Monday in Pasay City, used six criteria in ranking the 29 cities: dynamism of local economy, responsiveness of the LGUs to business, infrastructure, quality of life, and cost of doing business and human resource and training.

It is based on official government data, perception survey among businessmen, and interviews with local chief executives and local business group’s representative The PCCRP also classified the cities into three groups: metropolitan growth centers, growth centers and emergent cities.

Cebu City bested Davao in the metro growth center category, which refers to cities with an average of P3.05 billion total income and average population of 1.08 million. Cagayan de Oro, meanwhile, topped in the growth centers category, which included the cities of General Santos, Baguio, Lapu-Lapu, Zamboanga, Olongapo, Batangas, Iloilo, Bacolod, and Mandaue. These cities have an average income of P1.2 billion and population 421,165.

Dagupan City is the most competitive among the emergent cities. It bested the cities of Angeles, Butuan, Cotabato, Lucena, Naga, Legaspi, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Ormoc, Iligan, Tagum, and San Fernando in La Union, Surigao, Tuguegarao, Tacloban and Santiago.

Ma. Lourdes Sereno Diokno, executive director of the AIM Policy Center, said that they decided to group the cities into three brackets because it would be unfair to compare the metropolitan and highly-urbanized cities like Cebu and Davao to new and emerging young cities.

“Cebu City and Davao City outpaced the rest in many indicators,” added Ana Maria Tabunda, chief research fellow at Pulse Asia and consultant for the PCCRP 2009. Roger Carlson, acting mission director of the USAID, one of the sponsors of the PCCRP, said that the findings of the study can guide the local officials in introducing policy changes in their localities.

“Newly-elected mayors can base their reform efforts on information that comes from business operators themselves,” Carlson said. The PCCRP 2009 also recognized the cities that topped in each of the criteria used in the study.


^^ at yung sinasabi mong di nya kalevel....kalevel na nya NGAYON! :cheers:

i think this is chosen cities,,not necessarily na competitive yung iba dyan kasi may mga cities rin na hindi naisali dito sa competitiveness ranking na ito...
ang may rank nga lang dyan ay yung top ten eh wala na yung iba

From the cities in Northern Luzon, I think missplace ang Santiago. Santiago don't deserve to be in the level of Dagupan, Baguio, Urdaneta, Cabanatuan, Tuguegarao, Tarlac, Laoag and Angeles. I mean our place is only known in Region 02. I went to Cebu last month and tell u the truth they do not know where Santiago is. What they only knew are the cities I mentioned. Iwas disappointed but I must accept the reality. About our populattion, it is still low. In terms of commercialism, we still lack. In terms of income, it is still low. I hope this reality will be accepted by my fellow Isabelino. But, I am very happy for we are improving and progressing. there are several commercials that really wanted to do business here. So we need more. I think we can level the mentioned cities after 20 years. This is my point of view.

tama! agree ako sa sinabi mo na in terms of popularity hindi ganon kasikat ang Santiago.. sa totoo lang dito ko lang sa SSC nakilala ang Santiago. ang kilala ko sa Isabela ay Cauayan, Roxas (may kamag-anak kaya kilala ko), at Ilagan.. pero hindi ako agree sayo sa sinabi mo na hindi na pwedeng ihelera ang Santiago sa Dagupan, San Fernando, Tuguegarao, and other cities in the north. bakit naman hindi? maunlad naman ang Santiago? di ba Santiago City ang pinakamayaman sa Region 2? so bakit naman hindi natin ihihilera ang Santiago sa ibang cities sa north? :cheers::cheers::cheers: well ito naman ang aking opinyon. :cheers:

^^ tamaaa :cheers: mukhang speechless yung nagdodown sa santiago ah :lol: mukhang may pagkainggit sya sa santiago :lol: peace tayo..hehehe..

From the cities in Northern Luzon, I think missplace ang Santiago. Santiago don't deserve to be in the level of Dagupan, Baguio, Urdaneta, Cabanatuan, Tuguegarao, Tarlac, Laoag and Angeles. I mean our place is only known in Region 02. I went to Cebu last month and tell u the truth they do not know where Santiago is. What they only knew are the cities I mentioned. Iwas disappointed but I must accept the reality. About our populattion, it is still low. In terms of commercialism, we still lack. In terms of income, it is still low. I hope this reality will be accepted by my fellow Isabelino. But, I am very happy for we are improving and progressing. there are several commercials that really wanted to do business here. So we need more. I think we can level the mentioned cities after 20 years. This is my point of view.


Tama ka... maraming hindi nakaka-alam sa Santiago City. Hindi kasi ito kasing tanda tulad ng Tuguegarao na declared regional center way back in the 70's, Laoag City na syudad na noong 40's pa ata, Dagupan syem-pre dahil 30's pa ata ito city tulad ng Cabanatuan...

Santiago became a city only in 1994 at hindi pa siya ganoon kaprogressive noon. But in terms of income and development, hindi pahuhuli ang Santiago bagkos pinakamayaman ito sa Norte even richer than Baguio ( i9n terms of net asset). Recently lang naman nakikilala po ang Santiago kaya maraming nashoshock na tao once makatungtung sila sa Isabela dahil kahit papaano ay may ganoong lugar pala sa Isabela as progressive or close to Dagupan, Laoag, Malolos, Cabanatua etc, and mind you, Santiago City is more more organized and more equipped than any city atleast in region 2.! ( peace!)

Thursday, January 06, 2011


Santiago City wants skills database registry system

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan. 6 (PIA) -– The city government of Santiago wanted to maintain a skills registry system aimed at knowing the data in each barangay of a pool of skilled residents for future reference in helping them to seek employment.

Santiago City Human Resource and Management Officer Antonio Carreon said they are now planning to meet barangay officials to help them identify in their barangays those that possessed skills and be listed to be submitted to the HRMO.
The list would serve as reference of the city government when local or foreign recruitment agencies would seek assistance in filling up vacancies in their companies or offices.
Carreon will also be inviting the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to help the city government to their employment program.
The skills registry system of the city government would be useful as reference material when companies are going to hire needed skilled workers.
“If this project of the city government will be realized, we don’t need to search anymore skilled people in our place, that by just merely searching to our skills registry system we can pinpoint where they reside” Carreon said over a local radio station here.
The city HRMO chief is closely coordinating with the DOLE to ensure that the employment rate in the city government would be increased through the system. MG Edale, Jr. (PIA Isabela) :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

PIA Press Release
Thursday, January 06, 2011
Cauayan mayor meets village chiefs

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan. 6 (PIA) -- Few days after celebrating new year, the local chief executive of the capital town of Ilagan, Isabela met barangay chairmen of the ninety one barangays of Ilagan to discuss matters relative to their role as leaders in each barangays.

Ilagan Mayor Jose Marie L. Diaz recognized the great role of his barangay leaders in maintaining the peace and order and partner in implementing development programs and projects.

Diaz scheduled the meeting in two separate sessions since meeting the less than a hundred barangay leaders is so hard to handle.

He met first the barangay chairmen from the town’s western region barangays yesterday while today were the barangay chairmen in Ilagan’s western barangays.

Diaz also brought with him the different heads of offices of Ilagan in facing the barangay captains during the meeting. MG Edale, Jr. (PIA Isabela)

PIA Press Release
Thursday, January 06, 2011

Delinquent real property taxpayers to pay minimal penalties

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan.6 (PIA) – The provincial government of Isabela wants delinquent real property taxpayers pay their taxes with minimal penalties.The move of the provincial government is to encourage real property owners to pay their tax dues to increase the income of the provincial government and to help each local government units increase their income from local sources.
Local government units has a list of delinquent real property taxpayers in their areas and it would both help the LGU increase their local resources and the taxpayers would be charged with lighter surcharges.
Real property taxes paid to the government are used for funding the many programs and projects for the residents; this is in addition to the regular Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the national government.
Governor Dy aired his desire to help the taxpayer settle their tax obligations to the provincial government by adding only lesser surcharges to their computed tax obligations.
Dy is encouraging all delinquent taxpayers and all taxpayers to pay promptly the tax obligations to the government to avoid tax penalties. #m. g. edale, jr (PIA- Isabela)

Armyworms ruin cornfields

(The Philippine Star)
SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela, Philippines – Even as farmers in this province have yet to recover from crop losses from last year’s dry spell and floods, thousands of hectares of cornfields are now in danger of being wiped out by worm infestation.
The provincial agriculture office said nearly 1,500 hectares of corn farms have already been ruined by armyworms in just a week, especially in the corn-producing towns of Ilagan and Tumauini.
Isabela agriculture officer Danilo Tumamao said Ilagan’s 17 villages are the most affected. – Charlie Lagasca, Raymund Catindig

6 nalason sa kabute

Ni Victor Martin (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated January 06, 2011 1

NUEVA VIZCAYA, Philippines – Anim-katao ang iniulat na nalason matapos kumain ng nilutong kabute sa Barangay Burgos sa bayan ng Ramon, Isabela. Ayon kay Alfredo Cuntawe, isa sa mga biktima na naging gawain na nila ang manguha ng mga tumutubong kabute sa paligid ng kanilang bahay upang lutuin at kainin subalit ngayon lang sila nalason. Sa kasalukuyan ay inoobserbahan pa sa Isabela General Hospital ng Santiago City, Isabela sina Marjorie Gallardo at Judy Ann Buruelas, kapwa mag-aaral ng elementarya habang ang iba pang biktima ay nakalabas na sa ospital. Nagbabala naman ang mga opisyal ng Department of Health sa mga residente na iwasang kumain ng mga tumutubong kabute lalo na ang mga may singsing sa tangkay.

Dagupan was identified in 2008 as one of the country's most competitive small-sized cities for doing business in an annual survey conducted by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center. It was ranked based on its respective costs of doing business; the dynamism of the local economies; human resources and training; infrastructure; the responsiveness of the local government units to business’ needs; and the quality of life of its inhabitants. The annual survey is a research undertaking of the AIM Policy Center that seeks to identify the best cities in the country in which to live, work and operate a business.

Dagupan have been named as one the most competitive cities outside Metro Manila in the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project 2009 (PCCRP) of the Asian Institute of Management Policy Center. The study, which was launched Monday in Pasay City, used six criteria in ranking the 29 cities: dynamism of local economy, responsiveness of the LGUs to business, infrastructure, quality of life, and cost of doing business and human resource and training.Dagupan City is the most competitive among the emergent cities. It bested the cities of Angeles, Butuan, Cotabato, Lucena, Naga, Legaspi, Pagadian, Puerto Princesa, Ormoc, Iligan, Tagum, and San Fernando in La Union, Surigao, Tuguegarao, Tacloban and Santiago. naapakalinaw naman ang sabi AIM na ang lahat na nabanggit na syudad ay pangunahin sa buong kapuloan the rest hindi pa totally qualified sa pagiging competitive like urdaneta pinakamaymang syudad sa region 1 pero hindi sya napasama sa competensya so ibig sabihin ang santiago ngaun kasama na kung saan may K na para pang next level.

Highly Urbanized Cities - Cities with a minimum population of two hundred thousand (200,000) inhabitants, as certified by the National Statistics Office, and with the latest annual income of at least Fifty Million Pesos (P50,000,000.00) based on 1991 constant prices, as certified by the city treasurer.

^^ oh ayan para maliwanagan na tayo.. population pa lang mahihirapan na tayo :nuts:

according to the 2007 census
Santiago - 126,244 (73,756 na lang para maabot ang 200k)
Tuguegarao - 129,539
Laoag - 102,457
San Fernando - 114,813
Dagupan - 149,554
Urdaneta - 120,785
hintayin na lang natin ang 2010 census :cheers:

sa income naman..lahat ata pasok na..50M lang yan..kayang kaya ng Santiago yan..madali lang abutin yan..hehehe..wag lang ibulsa :bash: tutukan na lang natin ang population..
kaya hindi any time maging HUC ang isang syudad..nagkakamali kayo :lol: at ang masasabi ko lang sa Santiago..enjoyin muna natin ang pagiging ONE AND ONLY INDEPENDENT CITY IN Region 2.:cheers: kasi pag ind city ka feeling mo na rin nasa isang H.U.City ka :cheers: hehehe..and take note, there's only 5 independent cities in the country :cheers:

Ang Konti talaga ng mga population sa area na ito, pero large cities naman ang mga ito.:ohno:


^^ ooooopss..luma na to ah..at hindi ito ang basehan ng pagiging HUC :lol:
pwedeng tignan natin ung latest, yung 2009 na nilabas? :cheers:

Kung wala ng Basehan ay tanggapin na ang katotohanan, Payo ko sayo sa 2010 Census ka tumingin, doon ang pinaka-update.:lol:

Ang Konti talaga ng mga population sa area na ito, pero large cities naman ang mga ito.:ohno:




Kung wala ng Basehan ay tanggapin na ang katotohanan, Payo ko sayo sa 2010 Census ka tumingin, doon ang pinaka-update.:lol:

Pareho kayo ng point ni Aliguas!... antayin natin ang 2010 figures...:cheers:

Kudos sa mga Luzon cities! more powers!

Pareho kayo ng point ni Aliguas!... antayin natin ang 2010 figures...:cheers:

Kudos sa mga Luzon cities! more powers!

Ganito ang nangyayari, sikat ang mga cities sa North Luzon but outnumber of population, Kapag mga cities sa Southern Luzon hindi gaano kilala ngunit Sobra kay dami ng Population.

Ganito ang nangyayari, sikat ang mga cities sa North Luzon but outnumber of population, Kapag mga cities sa Southern Luzon hindi gaano kilala ngunit Sobra kay dami ng Population.

Yep... :) pero marami ding sikat na syudad sa south Luzon or sikat talaga tulad ng Tagaytay, Lipa, Dasma, Naga, Legaspi... :)

Sa North naman, matunog ang mga old settlements tulad ng Tugue, Laoag, Dagupan, Baguio, Vigan... aside sa old tong mga ito, e tourism destinations or established na talaga at matunog dahil mga centers sila... :)

Delinquent real property taxpayers to pay minimal penalties

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan.6 (PIA) – The provincial government of Isabela wants delinquent real property taxpayers pay their taxes with minimal penalties.
The move of the provincial government is to encourage real property owners to pay their tax dues to increase the income of the provincial government and to help each local government units increase their income from local sources.
Local government units has a list of delinquent real property taxpayers in their areas and it would both help the LGU increase their local resources and the taxpayers would be charged with lighter surcharges.
Real property taxes paid to the government are used for funding the many programs and projects for the residents; this is in addition to the regular Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the national government.
Governor Dy aired his desire to help the taxpayer settle their tax obligations to the provincial government by adding only lesser surcharges to their computed tax obligations.
Dy is encouraging all delinquent taxpayers and all taxpayers to pay promptly the tax obligations to the government to avoid tax penalties. #m. g. edale, jr (PIA- Isabela)

na-feature ung story ng ROsario movie(MMFF) na taga isabela daw sya. Mga magulang nya ang may ari daw noon ng tabacalera. Saan ba banda un sa isabela at wla naman malaking mansyon na ganun sa isabela tulad ng fineature nila sa movie.

na-feature ung story ng ROsario movie(MMFF) na taga isabela daw sya. Mga magulang nya ang may ari daw noon ng tabacalera. Saan ba banda un sa isabela at wla naman malaking mansyon na ganun sa isabela tulad ng fineature nila sa movie.

Possible...Tabacalera? baka parteng Ilagan, Tumauini area.. hehe...:)

SSS releases P9.3B in '10 pensions

THE Social Security System (SSS) released P9.3 billion in pensions and bonuses (13th month pay) for its 1.5 million pensioners for December 2010.

According to SSS North Luzon Sr. Executive Assistant Ochie Castañeto, SSS pensioners have already received twice the amount of their monthly pension as early as the first week of December. Aside from their pension, they were also given their 13th month pay.

Castañeto assured members of the financial viability of the SSS, which a recent financial study shows could run up to 2045. "SSS also had a net revenue for the first nine months of 2010, of P17.62 billion, which is a 51 percent year-on-year increase and surpassing our net revenue target P12.2 billion," he added.

Castañeto added that the SSS North Luzon Office covering the Cordillera, Cagayan Valley and the Ilocos Region, has over five million members. It also has the highest number of farmer and fisherfolk members.

In the same interview, SSS Information Officer Mariane Garcia called on employers to update their loan accounts so their employees would not encounter problems when availing of SSS benefits and programs.

As for their OFW members, Garcia advised them to continue paying their membership dues and to always check their records with SSS personally or through representatives so they will not encounter any problem if they avail of SSS programs and benefits.

Garcia also encouraged OFWs to avail of their flexi-fund program. "It is a savings program for OFWs wherein savings could earn more as the interest is comparable to that of treasury bills and can be withdrawn after a year," she said.

For those individual SSS members who are retrenched or laid off from work, Garcia urged them to continue their membership and salary loan payments so that they will be eligible for sickness, maternity, disability and death benefits, aside from the loan program and future pension benefits.

Garcia also called on all SSS members not to lower their membership bracket. She even encouraged them to increase to the next bracket for bigger benefits.

According to Garcia, SSS pensioners could receive up to P24,895 pension per month for the highest bracket. (Lito Dar)

Published in the Sun.Star Baguio newspaper on January 06, 2011.

Isabela Breeding Station - Gamu, Isabela!

(credit to the owner) :):cheers:

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Isabela Breeding Station - Gamu, Isabela!:cheers:

Isabela Breeding Station - Gamu, Isabela!

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Ang cucute nila! noong nasa Ilocos Norte ako nun ang mga kambing ang mga pet ko doon. wala kasing aso at pusa doon sa tinuluyan ko hehehe

oo nga.. mukha silang malinis...:)

Spring Garden Resort!

by Ronrag!^^

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(totoong ilog ito.. galing sa bundok ng Cordon yung tubig... haha.. maputik:))

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^^^^^^^^:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Paliguan ng buses sa Jones
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PIA Press Release
Friday, January 07, 2011
Killer caught on camera arrested in Isabela
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Jan. 7 (PIA) -- The police officers of Isabela province, in coordination with Caloocan City Police, have arrested the gunman in the killing of Brgy. Councilman Reynaldo Dagsa of Caloocan City.

PCSupt. Francisco J. Villaroman, Regional Director of PNP-Region 2, said the suspect known as Arnel Buenaflor, 26 years old, was arrested at about 10pm of January 6, 2011 at Brgy. Kalabasa, Aurora, Isabela to where he went to hide together with her live-in partner Loraine Castro.


Buenaflor was arrested in a boarding house using his cap which he wore the time he shoots the victim. Police said the cap and his tattoo on his right arm are evidences that the real gunman of the Dagsa slain is Buenaflor.


The police official also reported that the operation was a result of 3-day Intel-driven operation obtained from the community based support system of Isabela Police office.

Brgy. Councilman Dagsa was taking a picture of his wife, daughter and mother-in-law in front of his house at Caloocan City just after the new year’s eve revelry when the suspect shot him to death.


Villaroman said the suspect and his live-in partner will be brought to Caloocan police for proper filing of a murder case.

Based on the investigation of Caloocan Police, Buenaflor is allegedly involved in a robbery and car theft in Central Luzon, together with the two other companions in the killings who were arrested ahead of time by Caloocan Police named Michal Rollon and Frederick Sales. (PIA 2)


Root (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=10535)

PIA Press Release
Friday, January 07, 2011
Roxas chief cop expects lower crime rate in 2011
CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan. 7 (PIA) -– The police chief of Roxas town is expecting a lower crime rate in his area of jurisdiction after registering this year a minimal crime incident last year.

Police Chief Inspector Vicente Blancad, Roxas Police Station chief, said that last year’s crime incident is 149 for car accident, four illegal possession of firearms, and low incident of petty crimes.


The Roxas Police Station has only a manpower complement of thirty nine police force.


Blancad said the low registered crimes in the municipality is attributed to the police station’s Integrated Patrol System (IPS), posting of policemen to strategic areas in the locality, formation of Public Assistance for Security and Orderly Community (PASOC) and thorough cooperation between municipal and barangay officials.


The COP’s initiative in forming the PASOC and the cooperation of LGU-Roxas to the local police are the reasons of lowered crime incident in the locality.


Balncad expects that the police station will try to lessen the crime incident in Roxas so that the people in the locality and people who are visiting are safe from harm and experience a sound sleep. MG Edale, Jr. (PIA Isabela)

Root (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r02&id=10533)

nkakahiya naman yang gunman na yan. Taga isabela ba tlga yan? o ung ka-live in nya lang. Ang dami ng mga masasamang tao sa Isabela ngayon. Karamihan dayo galing region 3(sorry nlng sa matatamaan) at ibang drug addict d2 sa region 2. Talamak na din ang holdupan kaya ingat kayo pag nagwwithraw kayo ng pera. Isabela is not what used to be in those days na napaka safe. Minsan kahit ka-bagyan natin niloloko na tayo.

btw. nabasa ko to sa phil star. GOOD news ILAGAN

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=645834&publicationSubCategoryId=67

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines – Almost 13 years after failing in their bid for cityhood, leaders of Ilagan, Isabela’s capital town, are again taking another crack at it.

Isabela first district Rep. Rodolfo Albano said he would again file a bill calling for the conversion of Ilagan into a city, which could be the fourth in the region after Santiago City and Cauayan City, also both in Isabela, and Tuguegarao City, the capital of Cagayan.

One of the country’s biggest towns in terms of land area and probably the region’s most booming town, Ilagan is home to what is touted as the world’s biggest armchair, locally known as butaka. It also one of northern Luzon’s leading corn-producing towns.

“Definitely, I’m for the cityhood of Ilagan. We are just waiting for the town leadership to submit its financial and economic profile before I will file a bill for the conversion of the town into a city,” he said.

It was Albano who authored Ilagan’s first cityhood bid in 1997, but the townsfolk rejected it in a plebiscite. – Charlie Lagasca, Raymund Catindig



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eto sinabi nya:

What difference does it make between a town and a city? In Metro Manila, only Pateros remains a town. But I see no difference of services rendered in Mandaluyong City compared to when it was a town. So do in other new cities in Metro Manila.

IRA ba tlga ang habol? o dahil politika para malaki ang makurakot..

NPA rebel surrenders in Mountain Province — Army official
01/07/2011 | 01:54 PM

SANTIAGO CITY, Isabela – An alleged member of the Communist Party of the Philippines' New People’s Army took advantage of the holiday truce by surrendering to authorities in the Mountain Province, a belated Army report said Friday.

Sgt. Benjie Andaya of the Army’s Civil Relation Service (CRS) said that on January 3, Max Jay Cabinot, 30, an active armed cadre of the CPP-NPA's Aurora Party Committee, surrendered to Col. Loreto Magundayao, head of the 5th Infantry Division’s Civil Military Operations (CMO) based in Camp Melchor Dela Cruz in Gamu, Isabela.

Andaya claimed that Cabinot began sending surrender feelers after both the government and CPP-NPA declared an 18-day holiday truce that ran from December 16, 2010 to January 3, 2011.

Andaya said Cabinot’s parents had requested Magundayao to lead the Christmas-Eve negotiations for the safe surrender of their son.

Cabinot turned over to authorities one M-16 colt rifle, one rifle grenade, two long magazines and one short magazine with 14 live ammunition.

He has been placed under the custody of the Philippine Army in Tabuk, Kalinga, since authorities began getting reports former comrades were out to liquidate him. — Floro Taguinod/LBG, GMANews.TV

Possible...Tabacalera? baka parteng Ilagan, Tumauini area.. hehe...:)

sana mawatch nyo ung movie. Taga isabela pala ung si Rosario. Pero nagtataka lang ako sa naging setting nila, saan kaya na-kuha ung mala mansion na lumang bahay.

Question.. Noong hndi pa si lakay tino ang governor may picture ba kayo ng old provincial capitol ng ISABELA? kasi naiinggit ako sa LAGuna,negros,tarlac,Ilocos,iloilo,cebu etc. Magaganda ang mga capitol bldg nila na luma. Meron din ba tayo noon? pls post some history pictures naman ng isabela. tnx

eto ung nakita kong research na tabacalera warehouse sa cauayan
http://www.flickr.com/photos/84821235@N00/3656928484

BAYOMBONG, Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines – Almost 13 years after failing in their bid for cityhood, leaders of Ilagan, Isabela’s capital town, are again taking another crack at it.

Isabela first district Rep. Rodolfo Albano said he would again file a bill calling for the conversion of Ilagan into a city, which could be the fourth in the region after Santiago City and Cauayan City, also both in Isabela, and Tuguegarao City, the capital of Cagayan.

One of the country’s biggest towns in terms of land area and probably the region’s most booming town, Ilagan is home to what is touted as the world’s biggest armchair, locally known as butaka. It also one of northern Luzon’s leading corn-producing towns.

“Definitely, I’m for the cityhood of Ilagan. We are just waiting for the town leadership to submit its financial and economic profile before I will file a bill for the conversion of the town into a city,” he said.

It was Albano who authored Ilagan’s first cityhood bid in 1997, but the townsfolk rejected it in a plebiscite. – Charlie Lagasca, Raymund Catindig



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What difference does it make between a town and a city? In Metro Manila, only Pateros remains a town. But I see no difference of services rendered in Mandaluyong City compared to when it was a town. So do in other new cities in Metro Manila.

IRA ba tlga ang habol? o dahil politika para malaki ang makurakot..

Wow! Good Luck to Ilagan! Tama yan bid for cityhood!...

Malaki ang difference ng city sa town lang syempre... Expect for better services sa local govt kung city yung lugar dahil bigger ang budget. Expect also to pay additional taxes... Pero mas maraming improvement talaga pag city dahil masmabango ito sa mga investors...:cheers:Dapat lang na watchful ang mga pinamumunuan ng local govt officials...:)

Question.. Noong hndi pa si lakay tino ang governor may picture ba kayo ng old provincial capitol ng ISABELA? kasi naiinggit ako sa LAGuna,negros,tarlac,Ilocos,iloilo,cebu etc. Magaganda ang mga capitol bldg nila na luma. Meron din ba tayo noon? pls post some history pictures naman ng isabela. tnx

OO nga may mga old govt. building structures sila... Sa atin e hindi ganoon karami dahil ang Lallo ( Nueva Segovia), Tuguegarao at yung capital ng Nueva Viscaya noon ang mga kapitolyo... I mean bata ang Ilagan compared sa mga nabangit na kapitolyo.... Though may mga old houses and churches din sa Isabela. ^^

Sa amin sa Santiago yung Balay na Santiago ang dating townhall at meron pa rin yung mga bahay na luma sa centro at isa doon ay nirentahan para maging townhall noong panahon ng Japanese daw....

Meron din yung bahay ng kaibigan ko sa tapat ng simbahan.. hindi pa binabago at sa loob nito ay kauna-unahang kagamitan....

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ung nakabakod sa may mabini rotonda sure nabang robinsons un? ang lawak ng lupa..ano ung mga bahay sa loob? squatters ba?

PIA Press Release
Friday, January 07, 2011
LGU-Isabela distributes logs to repair damaged infra

CAUAYAN CITY, Isabela, Jan.7 (PIA) – The provincial government of Isabela has distributed a portion of confiscated logs and lumber to repair local and national government infrastructures and to restore core shelters under the Department of Social Welfare and Development destroyed by typhoon “Juan”.

There are now a total of 747, 244. 48 board feet of confiscated lumbers distributed to local government units, schools, offices, and core shelter projects.

Last year, typhoon “Juan” wrecked vital government infrastructures and facilities in the province which the provincial government decided to help restore by donating the confiscated logs.

The typhoon, touted by residents of Isabela as the worst typhoon to hit the province in past decades has also destroyed billions of pesos worth of agriculture products.

Governor Faustino G. Dy III has seen the necessity in restoring the vital government facilities to normalize the operations after the typhoon.

The greatly affected infrastructure projects are local government buildings, schoolbuildings, some national-based government agencies, core shelter projects, and others.(m. g. edale, jr. - PIA 2 Isabela)

OO nga may mga old govt. building structures sila... Sa atin e hindi ganoon karami dahil ang Lallo ( Nueva Segovia), Tuguegarao at yung capital ng Nueva Viscaya noon ang mga kapitolyo... I mean bata ang Ilagan compared sa mga nabangit na kapitolyo.... Though may mga old houses and churches din sa Isabela. ^^

sayang wla tayong mga tourist spot masyado. Pabor kaba na mag ka roon ng daanan patungong PALAnan ? sbi ng kakilala ko para daw hindi part ng Isabela ung palanan kasi Puro bundok tapos may makikita ka nlng maliit na bayan sa coastal area pag nasa eroplano daw.haha

@296619

ung nakabakod sa may mabini rotonda sure nabang robinsons un? ang lawak ng lupa..ano ung mga bahay sa loob? squatters ba?


About sa mga bahay sa loob.. yep.. squatters.. Ililipat sila ng city govt sa relocation site sa brgy. Rizal ( better sa kanila dahil may lupa na sila at may pera pa.. ( yung naunang punayag na umalis doon ay may bahay din) yung mga nagmatigas siguro naubusan)...

Yung nabiling lot ng Robinsons, cleared na yung area! Hindi lang sure kung kelan start ng construction... under construction pa ang Calasiao so antayin nating matapos yun.... ( Alam naman natin ang robinsons, matagal construction nila)

Lilinisin yung buong area na yun hanggang sa ilog sa likod at idedevelop din ng cityhall as "new CBD - A city within a city!"

Sa tingin ko, pinaghahandaan na ng mabuti ng cityhall ang pagpapatayo ng Robinsons at pagpasok ng iba pang malalaking investors, kaya gusto nilang i-computerized/list lahat ng mga taong pwedeng mabigyan ng trabaho (Santiago City wants skills database registry system)...

Hangang April 2011 ang deadline ng cityhall para tangalin yung around 222 squatters sa idedevelop na area based sa slogan nila na nakapaskil sa area...

Ayon sa pagkakarinig ko, may mga establishment daw sa area na nagfile ng case dahil sa pwersahang pagpapa-alis daw sa kanila.. wala namang issue about ownership sa lupa, more on sa compensation lang or damages...:):):)

sayang wla tayong mga tourist spot masyado. Pabor kaba na mag ka roon ng daanan patungong PALAnan ? sbi ng kakilala ko para daw hindi part ng Isabela ung palanan kasi Puro bundok tapos may makikita ka nlng maliit na bayan sa coastal area pag nasa eroplano daw.haha

Ako, pabor ako sa pagpapagawa ng daan papuntang coastal sa Isabela at coastal road para iconnect lahat ng coastal town!

May mga group opposing the proposal dahil daw magiging daan ito para makalbo ang sierra madre, pero diba yung bundok sa Divilican area e kalbo na kahit wala pa yung daan?.. hehe:) Strict implimentation lang ng batas ang kelangan diyan. Kawawa din yung mga coastal towns dahil parang bawal nilang matamasa ang kaunlaran...:)

Ako, pabor ako sa pagpapagawa ng daan papuntang coastal sa Isabela at coastal road para iconnect lahat ng coastal town!

May mga group opposing the proposal dahil daw magiging daan ito para makalbo ang sierra madre, pero diba yung bundok sa Divilican area e kalbo na kahit wala pa yung daan?.. hehe:) Strict implimentation lang ng batas ang kelangan diyan. Kawawa din yung mga coastal towns dahil parang bawal nilang matamasa ang kaunlaran...:)


sana ganito gawin nila parang ung sa bohol prov. Proj ni marcos to dati, tree replanting pero along a national road

http://www.google.com.ph/imglanding?q=bohol+tree+road&um=1&hl=tl&sa=G&biw=1885&bih=871&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=0PqlcQwEn77nMM:&imgrefurl=http://wn.com/bohol&imgurl=http://cdn.wn.com/pd/f3/a3/23c4a6679ee05237bce62f634d91_grande.jpg&zoom=1&w=468&h=351

malamig ung part na ito at maririnig mo mga kricket maingay.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1335.snc4/162715_495041023606_554818606_5883720_8006822_n.jpg

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Ito yung slogan nila na nakapaskil sa harap...:)

sana ganito gawin nila parang ung sa bohol prov. Proj ni marcos to dati, tree replanting pero along a national road

http://www.google.com.ph/imglanding?q=bohol+tree+road&um=1&hl=tl&sa=G&biw=1885&bih=871&tbs=isch:1&tbnid=0PqlcQwEn77nMM:&imgrefurl=http://wn.com/bohol&imgurl=http://cdn.wn.com/pd/f3/a3/23c4a6679ee05237bce62f634d91_grande.jpg&zoom=1&w=468&h=351

malamig ung part na ito at maririnig mo mga kricket maingay.

OO nga... Pero kung may area na magandang gawan ng daan at kalbo na ito, dun na sila gumawa.. hehe... Masyado kasing matarik ang mga bundok sa South e, mukhang mas-mabababa ang mga bundok sa bandang Divilican tama ba? hehe:)

Ito yung area na iclea-clear nila...

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs1337.snc4/162919_477112233606_554818606_5608739_7690161_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs771.ash1/166125_496260238606_554818606_5897497_4077633_n.jpg

Yung square na malapit sa circle, tatangalin nila lahat ng bahay diyan... Sa tingin ko, maglalagay sila ng daan pababa at tulay sa ilog then ico-connect nila ito sa Camella at Central terminal...:)

http://wikimapia.org/#lat=16.6964115&lon=121.5617681&z=17&l=0&m=s&v=9

Palengke binulabog ng bomba
Ni Victor Martin (Pilipino Star Ngayon) Updated January 08, 2011 12:00 AM

Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya , Philippines – Nabulabog ang mga mamimili at nagtitinda sa pampublikong palengke ng Santiago City, Isabela matapos ipagbigay alam ang pagkakaroon ng isang bomba na nakatanim umano sa nasasakupan ng nasabing palengke kamakalawa ng uma*ga. Ayon kay Santiago City Police Director Supt. Severio Abad, kanya-kanya umanong takbo ang mga mamimili pati ang mga nagtitinda matapos malaman na may bomba sa isang stall sa gate 3 na bahagi ng pamilihang bayan ng lungsod. Isa umanong stall owner ang nakapansin sa kahina-hinalang bagay na inabandona sa kaniyang stall at sa pag-aakalang bomba ito ay agad na inireport sa pulisya. Sa sobrang takot ng mga tao sa loob ng palengke ay mabilis na binakante ang lugar bago pa man nakarating ang mga awtoridad. Matapos suriin ng mga bomb expert ay idineklarang ligtas ang lugar matapos malaman na ang nasabing bagay ay isang pekeng bomba.

na-feature ung story ng ROsario movie(MMFF) na taga isabela daw sya. Mga magulang nya ang may ari daw noon ng tabacalera. Saan ba banda un sa isabela at wla naman malaking mansyon na ganun sa isabela tulad ng fineature nila sa movie.

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Maganda yung movie

The story revolves around Rosario Perrera, a paragon of beauty and grace, intelligent, sophisticated and a liberal thinker. Viewers will witness her story (from age 18 to 32) unfold on the screen.

The daughter of Don Enrique Perrera (Phillip Salvador) and Doña Adela Perrera (Eula Valdez), Rosario was a passionate woman who lives according to her heart's desires. She was a woman ahead of her time.

Rosario's story is narrated by her son Jesus Perrera Gonzales (played by Dolphy) who recalls the events that happened to his mother's life back in 1920 up to 1939. Jesus was then 11 years old.

At that time, Rosario was 32 years old and she and husband Alberto, settled in a rundown aksesorya (apartment) in Sta. Cruz, Manila. A next-door neighbor Carding (Sid Lucero) was instantly smitten to the mysterious Rosario and he slowly befriended her.

Rosario became the toast of the town after being crowned Isabela's Carnival Queen. But she fell madly in love with an older man Vicente (Yul Servo) who was the administrator of their tabacalera. Scandalized by her indecent behavior, Rosario's parents took her to the convent but she managed to escape. She and Vicente went to Manila and got married there.

They had three children but soon Vicente became sick of tuberculosis. Her cousin Carmen helped Rosario get a secretarial job but then she attracted the attention of Carmen's fiancé Alberto (Dennis Trillo) with whom she developed an illicit romance. Vicente filed an adultery case against them.
Also in the cast of the movie is Ricky Davao as Miguel, an aksesorya owner who tried to rape Rosario.
Watch out for "Rosario," a story about love betrayal, guilt and redemption, and about what it means to be ahead of one's time.

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Tabacalera was one of the oldest leaf tobacco dealers in the world and the first Spanish trading company to be quoted on the stock exchange of both Madrid and Barcelona. Tabacalera dedicated itself to exporting tobacco from the Philippines to the Spanish Tobacco Monopoly. During its heyday, Tabacalera exercised almost a monopolistic control on the whole Philippine tobacco leaf industry. It took over 5 tobacco plants from the colonial government but soon opened a start of the art factory in 1895 called La Flor de la Isabela.

It opened a distribution and logistics operations to sort, trade and prepreare tobacco and acquired properties in San Antonio, Santa Isabel and San Luis in Cagayan Valley. It also established a shipping company Compañia Transatlantica and Tabacalera Insurance Co..

Mukhang sa Ilagan ito, kasi may Casa San Antonio Mansion sa Centro San Antonio ng Ilagan tapos may brgy San Luis din sa Centro Poblacion at may Brgy Santa Isabel.

Ang una at pinaka matanda pala na pagawaan ng tabaco sa pinas ay yung La Flor de la Isabela.

A Distinguished History

Towards the end of the 17th century, the Spanish galleon "San Clemente" brought to the Philippines 200 ounces of Cuban tobacco seeds. These exquisite seeds propitiously found their way into the hands of the Spanish friars who took it up to themselves to cultivate the tobacco seeds in Cagayan Valley, Isabela, a fertile region of North Manila, named after Queen Isabela.

With land as rich and climate as favorable as that of Cuba's, tobacco-growing soon flourished and gave birth to a burgeoning cigar-making industry in the Philippines.

Half a century later, the Governor General of the Philippines sent as gift to the Viceroy of New Spain, the finest, hand-rolled cigars form the Isabela plantation.

The Viceroy summarily pronounced the cigar to be of exquisite quality and fit for Spanish royalty. And in no time at all, through word of mouth, Philippine cigars gained widespread interest and international prominence throughout the old world.

The Company

In 1881, the entire cigar manufacturing industry in Manila was united to establish "Compania General de Tobacos de Filipinas". This eventually evolved as what is known today as "La Flor de la Isabela" (The Flower of Isabela), in honor of the province where the first Cuban seeds were first cultivated and where Philippine industry blossomed.

This strategic move created a formidable force moving in a single, focused direction, to meet the demand of the local market, but more importantly, to produce the premium internationally-accepted cigar.

This made for a concerted effort toward producing the only world-class, Philippine-made cigar worthy of worldwide acclaim - La Flor de la Isabela. Today, La Flor de la Isabela holds the distinction of not only being the first and oldest cigar factory in Asia, but also among the oldest cigar companies in the world. The distinctive heritage of La Flor de la Isabela has inspired cigar brands such as Tabacalera, Don Juan Urquijo, 1881, and Alhambra which are considered by discriminating cigar connoisseurs to be among the world's finest premium brands. :nuts::nuts:

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Ewan ko kung gaano ka true :cheers::cheers:

how about ung mansion nila Philip salvador doon sa movie, sa isabela din ba yun matatagpuan. Sana nag-iilocano/ibanag nlng sana sila tpos may translation sa tagalog at english para tlgang taga isabela sila. Noong nakita ko yung taniman ng tubo naisip ko tuloy mukhang sa Tarlac or negros shinooting..haha

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Tabacalera was one of the oldest leaf tobacco dealers in the world and the first Spanish trading company to be quoted on the stock exchange of both Madrid and Barcelona. Tabacalera dedicated itself to exporting tobacco from the Philippines to the Spanish Tobacco Monopoly. During its heyday, Tabacalera exercised almost a monopolistic control on the whole Philippine tobacco leaf industry. It took over 5 tobacco plants from the colonial government but soon opened a start of the art factory in 1895 called La Flor de la Isabela.

It opened a distribution and logistics operations to sort, trade and prepreare tobacco and acquired properties in San Antonio, Santa Isabel and San Luis in Cagayan Valley. It also established a shipping company Compañia Transatlantica and Tabacalera Insurance Co..

Mukhang sa Ilagan ito, kasi may Casa San Antonio Mansion sa Centro San Antonio ng Ilagan tapos may brgy San Luis din sa Centro Poblacion at may Brgy Santa Isabel.

Ang una at pinaka matanda pala na pagawaan ng tabaco sa pinas ay yung La Flor de la Isabela.

A Distinguished History

Towards the end of the 17th century, the Spanish galleon "San Clemente" brought to the Philippines 200 ounces of Cuban tobacco seeds. These exquisite seeds propitiously found their way into the hands of the Spanish friars who took it up to themselves to cultivate the tobacco seeds in Cagayan Valley, Isabela, a fertile region of North Manila, named after Queen Isabela.

With land as rich and climate as favorable as that of Cuba's, tobacco-growing soon flourished and gave birth to a burgeoning cigar-making industry in the Philippines.

Half a century later, the Governor General of the Philippines sent as gift to the Viceroy of New Spain, the finest, hand-rolled cigars form the Isabela plantation.

The Viceroy summarily pronounced the cigar to be of exquisite quality and fit for Spanish royalty. And in no time at all, through word of mouth, Philippine cigars gained widespread interest and international prominence throughout the old world.

The Company

In 1881, the entire cigar manufacturing industry in Manila was united to establish "Compania General de Tobacos de Filipinas". This eventually evolved as what is known today as "La Flor de la Isabela" (The Flower of Isabela), in honor of the province where the first Cuban seeds were first cultivated and where Philippine industry blossomed.

This strategic move created a formidable force moving in a single, focused direction, to meet the demand of the local market, but more importantly, to produce the premium internationally-accepted cigar.

This made for a concerted effort toward producing the only world-class, Philippine-made cigar worthy of worldwide acclaim - La Flor de la Isabela. Today, La Flor de la Isabela holds the distinction of not only being the first and oldest cigar factory in Asia, but also among the oldest cigar companies in the world. The distinctive heritage of La Flor de la Isabela has inspired cigar brands such as Tabacalera, Don Juan Urquijo, 1881, and Alhambra which are considered by discriminating cigar connoisseurs to be among the world's finest premium brands. :nuts::nuts:

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Ewan ko kung gaano ka true :cheers::cheers:

So tama nga yung hula ko.... Ilagan area nga yan malamang... Syempre wala pang magandang irrigation system noong unang panahon sa Isabela, so yung mga taniman ay malapit sa Cagayan River dapat at iba pang rivers at Ilagan ang salpukan ng malalaking river sa Isabela... :) - Kaya rin ito naging kapitolyo ng Isabela malamang...:)