wala ka kuhag pics? sayang... :)

There are 2 big commercial projects i saw near the Gmall? unsa to sila? gadungan dungan lang ila construction ba.

wala ka kuhag pics? sayang... :)

wala ko katarung ug pwesto sa bus reg kay gahuot..pero naa kuy picture katong sa filinvest na mga houses..ill just post it soon here..

Nice Pics on BAYUGAN! :banana:
luv to visit this place soon.............dont know y im eager to do so...hehe....

Aju! Aju! Aju! wa jamu tawo? din ba mi panaw mga tao ta doon?

SSS Butuan launches supplementary feeding program
By Robert E. Roperos


Butuan City (21 September) -- The Social Security System (SSS), Butuan Branch through its branch manager Raine Jamero, officially launched this morning, September 21, the SSS Supplementary Feeding Program at Mahay Elementary School, Brgy. Mahay, this city with the presence of Commissioner Jose Sonny Matula, Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr., and representatives of the Department of Education (DepEd).

Prior to the launching, said officials and representatives signed a memorandum of understanding for the conduct of the feeding program.

In an earlier statement, Jamero said the feeding program will be conducted three times a week for two months to 129 children-beneficiaries from the said school.

The SSS Supplementary Feeding Program is part of SSS' corporate social responsibility thrust. Since 2008, SSS has allotted funds to be utilized for the supplementary feeding of undernourished school children.

For 2010, by virtue of SSC Resolution No. 358-s. 2010, SSS has allotted P4.5 million for the said program. To date, 68 public schools and institutions and 5,444 school children have already benefited from the program. (PIA-Caraga)

Hi Butuan,

I've been posting this thread a week ago, nag baback read ako, i was surprised na ang daming development around the city. Ang magandang tulay ang naging centro sa attraction ngaun sa city. Sana tuloy tuloy na yang RLC para mas lalong sumaya ang mga taga Butuan.

Cheers!

balangai

Nabalitaan ko rin ang status ng Bayugan, Cabadbaran at Tandag. Hindi naman talaga to qualified kahit baliktarin man ang mundo. Pero sa nangyari, naging mas develop tuloy ang lugar tulad ng Cabadbaran at Bayugan, biglang nag sulputan mga developments nila. Isa na dyan ang magandang Gym, at rehabilitation ng Municipal Hall, at iba pa, at ang new bus terminal ng Cabadbaran at municipal hall nila na maganda. Alam ko na magiging dadami ang projects sa mga lugar na'to kse mag poporsige talaga sila na ma comply ang requirements ng paging city.

Cheers!

balangai

lage jud sir reg .. cge lang bawi .. cge lang pud aprub .. :bash: mkalabad kaau .. ambot sa sc oy .. way klaro .. wa nlang jud unta nila gi aprubahan kay di pa man jud nuon xa qualified sa ilang bag.o nga balaod .. pro ug buot huna2on .. daghang syudad ang dli pa jud ma syudad kung sugod pa lang gi sunod na ang ila bag.o na balaod .. so unfair .. pro cge na lang .. wa man mi mabuhat nga taga baugan .. cla na bahala ana oy . kay para sa amo .. either city or town .. bayugan is where our hearts belong (drama:lol::lol:) .. btaw oy .. bahala na c God:):):)

Sir Regjeex,

Is this for real? Tama ba ang nabasa ko? ayos ito! matitikman na rin to sa wakas ng pamilya ko. jejejejeje. Tagaw intawon mi aning KFC. Saan naman kaya to itatayo? Dapat sa mga maayos at accessible na lugar tulad ng JC Aquino Avenue, Ochoa at Montilla Blvd. Kaya pala sabi ng mga kasamaha ko sa office na meron bagong food chain na mag oopen sa City.


Cheers!

balangai.

unsa namay nahitabo ani? wala may kisaw! dont know kung mo dayon sila sa mini strip mall ni MR. Dy.... which i believe ma fully operational na sila this december... or early next year... then wala man sad kisaw kung naa bay hiring para branch manager sa KFC... para at least maka recommend sad tag tao for their crew... :lol:


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KFC re-opens Limketkai branch
Comment | More | By Terry D.C. Betonio

Wednesday, April 21, 2010

THE fastfood known for its “Finger lickin’ good” slogan will once again be seen at Limketkai Center as Kentucky Fried Chicken, more popularly known as KFC, has re-opened starting Sunday, April 18.

Ms. Airah Bonnet B. Seno, restaurant general manager, said the Limketkai branch was closed last month for renovation in their effort to provide their clients with a more comfortable dining experience.

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The newly refurbished KFC branch still offers the same great-tasting chicken cooked using breading flour made with 11 secret herbs and spices in original and hot and crispy flavors.

Seno said starting April 10, KFC now offers two more flavors of its mouth watering Krushers – Mango Yogurt and Rocky Road. This is in addition to the present Strawberry Banana, Strawberry, Mocha Krunch, Caramel Krunch, Cookies and Cream, and Mixed Berries flavors.

But Seno said the Mixed Berries flavors – a combination of strawberry and blueberry – would soon be phased out due to “supply problems.”

Aside from the Krushers and the chicken that KFC has been known for, also available are the new creamy tomato and chewy cheese, crispy fries, twister, pasta bowl, tortilla bread, and other delectable food that would surely answer every person’s gastronomic cravings.

KFC Limketkai branch opened in 2000 as its first location at the site where the National Bookstore now stands but later transferred to a more convenient area, still within the Center.

An international company, KFC Philippines is owned by the Agustines family with over 200 company-owned branches nationwide.

In Cagayan de Oro, KFC has two branches – in Limketkai and SM City. But Seno said the company plans to open another branch in Divisoria in the third quarter of this year.

“We will also open two more branches in Butuan City and Iligan City within this year,” she said.

Aside from the Cagayan de Oro outlets, there are three KFC branches in Davao, two in Zamboanga and one in General Santos City.

Being a company serving 100 percent chicken, Seno said KFC blends well with the culture of the Muslims and Maranaos.

“We don’t serve pork. Only chicken and beef,” she said.

With the presence of a lot of fastfood chains in the country, she said KFC is still a come-on among diners owing to the company’s consistent quality service and friendly crew.

This, she said, has what made KFC shines among the rest.

Welcome to this thread balangai... :cheers:

I must agree with you na dahil sa ganong status biglang ang suplutan mga projects nila... walang ibang ma blame dito kundi ang justices natin na nag aaprove. Nasa kanila kse ang desisyon kaya sila ang e-biblame... shame on them! Pinag tatawanan tayo sa buong mundo sa nangyaring pag urong sulong ng cityhood. Sabi nga ng kasamahan ko dito, nabasa nya sa news na bakit at pano daw mag dedecide ang mga justices ng PHilippines? bakit daw ganun ang nangyari... sa nangyari daw, baka ayaw paniwalaan ng tao ang hukom natin.. kakahiya! wala daw tayong stable na law and enforcement... jawaaaa.......

Nabalitaan ko rin ang status ng Bayugan, Cabadbaran at Tandag. Hindi naman talaga to qualified kahit baliktarin man ang mundo. Pero sa nangyari, naging mas develop tuloy ang lugar tulad ng Cabadbaran at Bayugan, biglang nag sulputan mga developments nila. Isa na dyan ang magandang Gym, at rehabilitation ng Municipal Hall, at iba pa, at ang new bus terminal ng Cabadbaran at municipal hall nila na maganda. Alam ko na magiging dadami ang projects sa mga lugar na'to kse mag poporsige talaga sila na ma comply ang requirements ng paging city.

Cheers!

balangai

Ambot lang ug tinuod ba ni nga news.. pero naa man gud sa article from Cdeo.. sana.. according to our fellow members na baka daw jan ilagay sa u/c na strip mall ni Mr. Dy sa may Rosales ave...

baka meron kang mga good news jan na pede mong i share... share nman jan kse tayo nalang ata ang nandito ngaun... :bash: busy ang mga tao cguro... :bash:

Sir Regjeex,

Is this for real? Tama ba ang nabasa ko? ayos ito! matitikman na rin to sa wakas ng pamilya ko. jejejejeje. Tagaw intawon mi aning KFC. Saan naman kaya to itatayo? Dapat sa mga maayos at accessible na lugar tulad ng JC Aquino Avenue, Ochoa at Montilla Blvd. Kaya pala sabi ng mga kasamaha ko sa office na meron bagong food chain na mag oopen sa City.


Cheers!

balangai.

karon, nibiya naka.... ako na lamang usa... :bash:

Hi Butuan,

I've been posting this thread a week ago, nag baback read ako, i was surprised na ang daming development around the city. Ang magandang tulay ang naging centro sa attraction ngaun sa city. Sana tuloy tuloy na yang RLC para mas lalong sumaya ang mga taga Butuan.

Cheers!

balangai

Welcome BRO!

Kinsa may maka basa ani karon nga taga BXU based... Opening ang Foundation Day sa SJIT Tomorrow... there's a parade of course in the morning then after that the cheering competetion will follow... open for every body... bisan kinsa maka sulod didto bilin lang mog ID ninyo para maka sulod mo... mag post ko diri og pics kana kung kudakan sa akong nephew ilang celebrations... labaw sang tagawtaw ning akong mga studyante :bash: dili man unta bukot bukot ang camera nganong maulaw man? :bash: :lol:

speaking of Foundation day, bag-o lang nahuman ang celebrations sa CSU... the CEIT ang over all champion! Congrats! :cheers:

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BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – In its effort to attain an efficient and effective delivery of basic health services to their constituents, the provincial government of Agusan del Norte is eyeing to build a Php 100 million provincial hospital at this region’s capital city, it was learned Wednesday.

The construction of the provincial hospital is part of the 2008-2012 Province-wide Investment Plan for Health (PIPH) in pursuing areas of reforms that are supportive of improving health condition in the province.

The technical working group of PIPH is under the supervision of Gov. Erlpe John Amante.

PIPH is designed and packaged consistent with the four reform areas of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA) in the Formula One framework, namely: Service Delivery, Health Regulation, Health Care Financing and Governance.

One of the interventions in the delivery of improved and quality health care services is through upgrading the provincial hospital in terms of infrastructure and equipment.

The construction of the new 200-bed health facility will follow the Department of Health (DoH) standards and specifications.

Based on the plan, the construction of the hospital is divided into four phases: Phase 1 – Php 20 million, Phase 2 – Php 30 million, Phase 3 Php 20 million and Phase 4 Php 30 million.

Phase 1 which is to start before the end of the year at Barangay Libertad here, is being funded by the DoH and will serve as Comprehensive Emergency Maternal Obstetric Neonatal Care (CEMONC).

The CEMONC facility is a 2-storey building comprising 6 private rooms and a 2 ten-bed capacity wards for the first floor and operating room and delivery room complexes plus a 32-bed OB-GYNE wards at the second floor, all with new sink and comfort rooms per ward, it was gathered .

In another development, health practitioners of the provincial hospital and the 11 municipalities of the province pledged commitment to adopt, implement and fully support the 2-way referral system of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), it was also learned Wednesday.

The 2-way referral system seeks to have total recovery of all patients by operating a procedure of referrals that obligates medical practitioners to treat patients regardless of financial status starting from the barangay level to the Agusan del Norte provincial hospital.

Gov. Amante was overwhelmed with this development in the province’s health system and expects every health personnel to carry out their oath of commitment with utmost dedication.

Under the said system, its operational framework works by levels. Depending upon a patient’s medical case, referrals will be between the barangay health station, rural health unit, the municipal/district hospital, the provincial hospital or up to the regional medical center, ensuring the patient’s prompt attention.

MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278541/provl-government-eyeing-build-php-100m-hospital

guys check this out!

http://www.piacaraga.blogspot.com/

unta tinuod tong mga bali balita na mag open ang robinsons dra..ang kung tinuod man unta paspasan pag construct..im from davao city and i have a business in butuan, sa may gaisano..i cant wait to move out! i cant stand the mgt of gaisano..and they're making us pay huge rental na maayo unta kung makita nimo sa dvelopment sa mall or dinalhan nila sa mall.but goodness wala jud ka makita kaayohan sa ila mall.even their restrooms makasuka and ang amoy nakakasulasok!..grrr let's see asa puniton nang gaisano pag naa na lain mall dra..salig lang sila karon kay the only pa man sila so they can do whatever they want and be insensitive sa mga complains sa mga tenants...hay please make it sooner!!!

Karl,

unsa may sulod ani nga blog? dili man gud nako ma browse diri... blocked ang site... :bash:

guys check this out!

http://www.piacaraga.blogspot.com/

ambot og sakto ba pod kaha ang amount bahin sa on going rehal diha sa magsaysay....
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P1.3B for river rehab spent in polls, says Drilon

By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 11:12:00 09/23/2010

MANILA, Philippines—A group of rivers located in eight provinces in Luzon and the Visayas received a whopping P1.3 billion for rehabilitation from the past administration.

Unfortunately, the amount spent for “de-silting and dredging” supposedly ended up being used for the May elections this year, according to Senator Franklin Drilon, chairman of the finance committee.

“To me, this was clearly used in the elections,” he said in a press conference after the committee hearing on the proposed 2011 budget of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Asked if he had evidence to support the allegation, he replied: “The circumstantial evidence in law is there. There is reason to believe that it was not used for the purpose intended.”

Drilon pointed out that the entire amount was released in just eight days, from February 18 to 26 this year, or some three months before the elections. He said the amount was contained in separate special allotment release orders.

Among the eight provinces that benefited from what the senator described as “unusual releases” was Pampanga, home province of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Pampanga received a total of P62.5 million for the rehabilitation of seven rivers there. The fund for Pampanga was actually the smallest among the eight provinces, according to the “Summary of Releases for Congressional Initiatives” for 2010.

The other provinces were Romblon (P370 million), Albay (P302 million), Tacloban City in Leyte (P160 million), Antique (P145 million), Biliran (P120 million), Butuan City in Agusan del Norte (P80 million), and Catanduanes (P80 million).

A total of 70 rivers in these eight provinces reportedly benefited from the fund release, according to the document made available by Drilon.

“We will go deeper into this,” he said. “We will find out who are responsible for this.”

Because of the P1.3-billion fund release, the senator said his committee would closely monitor the planned dredging of the Laguna Lake, which has an allocation of P18.5 billion.

this is good news indeed!

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – In its effort to attain an efficient and effective delivery of basic health services to their constituents, the provincial government of Agusan del Norte is eyeing to build a Php 100 million provincial hospital at this region’s capital city, it was learned Wednesday.

The construction of the provincial hospital is part of the 2008-2012 Province-wide Investment Plan for Health (PIPH) in pursuing areas of reforms that are supportive of improving health condition in the province.

The technical working group of PIPH is under the supervision of Gov. Erlpe John Amante.

PIPH is designed and packaged consistent with the four reform areas of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA) in the Formula One framework, namely: Service Delivery, Health Regulation, Health Care Financing and Governance.

One of the interventions in the delivery of improved and quality health care services is through upgrading the provincial hospital in terms of infrastructure and equipment.

The construction of the new 200-bed health facility will follow the Department of Health (DoH) standards and specifications.

Based on the plan, the construction of the hospital is divided into four phases: Phase 1 – Php 20 million, Phase 2 – Php 30 million, Phase 3 Php 20 million and Phase 4 Php 30 million.

Phase 1 which is to start before the end of the year at Barangay Libertad here, is being funded by the DoH and will serve as Comprehensive Emergency Maternal Obstetric Neonatal Care (CEMONC).

The CEMONC facility is a 2-storey building comprising 6 private rooms and a 2 ten-bed capacity wards for the first floor and operating room and delivery room complexes plus a 32-bed OB-GYNE wards at the second floor, all with new sink and comfort rooms per ward, it was gathered .

In another development, health practitioners of the provincial hospital and the 11 municipalities of the province pledged commitment to adopt, implement and fully support the 2-way referral system of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), it was also learned Wednesday.

The 2-way referral system seeks to have total recovery of all patients by operating a procedure of referrals that obligates medical practitioners to treat patients regardless of financial status starting from the barangay level to the Agusan del Norte provincial hospital.

Gov. Amante was overwhelmed with this development in the province’s health system and expects every health personnel to carry out their oath of commitment with utmost dedication.

Under the said system, its operational framework works by levels. Depending upon a patient’s medical case, referrals will be between the barangay health station, rural health unit, the municipal/district hospital, the provincial hospital or up to the regional medical center, ensuring the patient’s prompt attention.

MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278541/provl-government-eyeing-build-php-100m-hospital

Tinuod na sya @maytibaks.. nag hulat lang na kung anus-a ang press release og ang constructions. Sila na karon ang tag-iya sa property sa mga Calo diha sa may Libertad.

Wala pa sad ko ka sulay og sulod ng ilang CR diha sa Gmall. maong baho cguro na kay wala na natarong pag connect ang pipe :lol: bitaw basta walay p-trap na pipe mo singaw jud na ang ansu... kay ga straight raman ang pipe cguro... demodo, mo singaw jud... naa baya mga workers naa nag atang anang pultahan sa CR so gina limpyuhan nila pero bisan unsaon og limpyu baho jud kay basin walay p-trap nga gitaod... :bash:

unta tinuod tong mga bali balita na mag open ang robinsons dra..ang kung tinuod man unta paspasan pag construct..im from davao city and i have a business in butuan, sa may gaisano..i cant wait to move out! i cant stand the mgt of gaisano..and they're making us pay huge rental na maayo unta kung makita nimo sa dvelopment sa mall or dinalhan nila sa mall.but goodness wala jud ka makita kaayohan sa ila mall.even their restrooms makasuka and ang amoy nakakasulasok!..grrr let's see asa puniton nang gaisano pag naa na lain mall dra..salig lang sila karon kay the only pa man sila so they can do whatever they want and be insensitive sa mga complains sa mga tenants...hay please make it sooner!!!

unless its just a makeshift toilet, a P-trap should be present as its a standard in toilet fixtures and plumbing design :yes: But even a standard toilet, when its poorly maintained, will smell

to those who does not know what a p-trap is, here it is: I believe most decent/properly done houses have them

http://www.lifehacker.com/assets/resources/2006/12/p-trap.jpg

Bayan Telecommunications Inc.

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Bayan Telecommunications, Inc. is a leading provider of telecommunications and data services in the Philippines. In Bayan, we strive to make a difference by offering products and services that bring out the best in the lives of the Filipinos. We challenge our employees to grow professionally, as we improve the lives of our customers, while enjoying their careers in a fun and "kakaiba" way.

Corporate Account Manager
(Quezon City, Butuan, Cebu, etc.)

Responsibilities:

Generate monthly target sales revenue
Responsible in acquiring new accounts
Responsible in creating business demand for service/product fit
Develop a business case/opportunities for market needs
Presentation of company profile and road show towards awareness and partnership with Bayan
In-charge of coordination with all Bayan internal support groups relative to account's needs
Manage group sales cycle, segmentation and lead generation, contract management order-fulfillment activities until post-sales support to customers
Requirements:

College Degree holder
At least 2 years of sales and relationship management experience
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Preferably someone with experience in handling Call Center/BPO accounts

Interested candidates are invited to APPLY ONLINE.

For more information about us, visit our website at:
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depende sad sa classe sa mga gamit ang gipang butang para sa pag limpyo. tungod sad cguro sa kadaghan sa tao ming gamit sa CR sa gmall... pero nag labay labay ko diha wala man sad ko kabaho... naa mga taga limpyo nag atang sa walk way... there's something cguro sa pipe leaking ba kaha mao nga nabaho ang sulod... pero impossible kay naa may maintenance ang Gmall... i dont know kung naa bay exaust fan ang CR sa Gmall.. didto man gud ko mag ihi=an sa mcdo... :lol:

sa akong balay sa mian CR, ako jud gipa butangan og pang lalake nga ihi-an... kay i hate to see spots sa gilid sa bowl... :bash: inig libang mamilit sa imong l*b*t ang ihi :bash: labi na og mo deretso lang ka og ingkod...

unless its just a makeshift toilet, a P-trap should be present as its a standard in toilet fixtures and plumbing design :yes: But even a standard toilet, when its poorly maintained, will smell

to those who does not know what a p-trap is, here it is: I believe most decent/properly done houses have them

http://www.lifehacker.com/assets/resources/2006/12/p-trap.jpg

St. Joseph Cathedral

http://philippinetravel.ws/wp-content/uploads/500/philippine-city/butuan-city.jpg

Go Hotels: Back to basics
By Maria Jorica B. Pamintuan (The Philippine Star) Updated September 12, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

The first branch of Go Hotels is located at the fifth and sixth floors of Robinsons Cybergate Plaza along EDSA in Mandaluyong City.

MANILA, Philippines - What can P400 buy these days? A new pair of shoes, maybe, or the latest paperback bestseller. There are a number of possibilities, but a night’s stay at a decent hotel may not be one of them — until now.

Imagine an air-conditioned room, with a 22-inch LCD television, and free wireless Internet access for only P388 a night. It’s a dream made a reality by Go Hotels.

Dubbed the first chain of value hotels in the Philippines, Go Hotels has a variable pricing scheme much like Cebu Pacific’s budget fares. With this system, booking early will result in a lower rate for a room, while walk-ins will be charged a higher fee.


Guests have four breakfast options: (clockwise, from top left) Go Fish (boneless bangus with rice and egg), Go Healthy (yogurt, cereals and fruits), Go Pinoy (beef tapa with rice and egg), and Go West (ham, egg and cheese with fries).

Early bookings can be charged as low as P388, while walk-ins can be charged as much as P1,888 for an overnight stay.

“What we have done is to give you everything that is important to a traveler and excluded everything that you hate or that you don’t really need — for example, the mini-bar that you don’t even touch anyway. We don’t provide you with extra extras that you have to pay for, but you don’t really need,” said Frederick Go, president of Robinsons Land Corp., at the grand launch of Go Hotels last Sept. 3.

Go Hotels has no frills. No mini-bar, no room service, and no bottles of shampoo. There is no telephone, but there is an intercom in every room.

What the hotel does provide is a one-use sachet of shampoo, a tiny one-use bar of soap, two bath towels, and a choice between chiropractic-contoured pillows and hypoallergenic fiber-filled pillows, said Liz Gregorio, general manager of Go Hotels.

She added that every yellow and green-themed room has either twin beds or one queen-sized bed. Rooms also have a desk, and both a rainshower and handheld showerhead. Chairs come with the desk in rooms with a queen-sized bed.


Each Go Hotels’ room is equipped with quality bed with choice of hypoallergenic fiber-filled pillows or chiropractic-contoured pillows and offers Wi-Fi and use of safety de-posit box.

But perhaps one of the most important considerations in staying in a hotel is the bathroom. Go Hotels’ toilets are top of the line, and the bathroom is spacious.

Another consideration is eating inside the rooms. Gregorio said the practice is discouraged partly to keep the rooms clean.

“Every floor, the 5th and the 6th, where the rooms are, has an eating area with seats and tables in the lobby,” she said, adding that the eating areas have a seating capacity of 30 to 50 people, and that they never have a problem because the guests don’t eat at the same time.

Guests aren’t complaining either. An American visiting the Philippines is staying at the hotel, and he said, “The staff is doing good. I have no problems with the hotel.”

Indeed, the staff members in their yellow and green-collared shirts were very attentive and helpful. The staff attire at the hotel is casual and breeds an atmosphere that makes the hotel employees seem very approachable.

“We are very confident and positive about this development that we hope to take this around the country,” said Frederick Go, adding that Robinsons Land Corp. is planning to open hotels in every province in the country to address the huge demand and lack of proper accommodation for travelers.

Pasig City Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr., in his speech at the hotel launch, said Go Hotels is promoting local tourism by offering such cheap rates.

“People will flock to the provinces instead of going abroad,” he said, adding that in the wake of the tragedy at the Quirino Grandstand, “We must help our country.”

The first branch of Go Hotels is located at the fifth and sixth floors of the 17-story Robinsons Cybergate Plaza, beside Robinsons Mall Pioneer, along EDSA.

Robinsons Land Corp. is planning to open 30 more hotels in the next five years, starting with branches in Bacolod and Dumaguete in 2011, Palawan, Iloilo, Davao, Tacloban, and Cebu in 2012, and Ilocos Norte, Butuan, Zamboanga, General Santos, and Pangasinan in 2013.

link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=611149&publicationSubCategoryId=87

oh ni-a ra... dili na pede mag cross cross og kubalong tudlo... :lol: pero hotel raman ang gi mention... :lol: wa man gi apil ang mall.. mao na jud ni giingon nga ang unicity ray mo atbang sa Gmall.. joke. :lol:

Karl,

unsa may sulod ani nga blog? dili man gud nako ma browse diri... blocked ang site... :bash:

Philippine Information Agency for Butuan City..

mao ni giingon ni Mike nga bustling housing near sa may new bridge... photo by me... :lol:

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5213/img28301.jpg

ah ok.. dili man gud nako ma open... block ni nga site diri... :bash:

Philippine Information Agency for Butuan City..

unsa namay status ani? :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2727/4410215438_5253fbc5c7_o.jpg

how about this? madiyaw gid tuni kung sugdan hong pag hinang di saon.... :):lol:

Ngansi ba hong writer di saon nga mi bali ba hong suwat.. dapat ang location ay Brgy Libertad kay doon ba tuni ga kubkob hong mga baoto di saon. Ngansi ba hong Magellan ga kubkok tuni hong baoto :lol:

http://butuancitytourism.com/home/images/front/suwatan.jpg

Nice pagka kuha sa photo... thanks to the owner

http://www.aeroeyeasia.com/photos/ButuanDMBridge031310lowres.jpg

Nice ang plaza sa una..

wala pa ang FSUU on the left side...


http://pbg2user01.doteasy.com/4/3/2/23/images/folder_33176/img2423047cb57fae035b.JPG

Go Hotels: Back to basics
By Maria Jorica B. Pamintuan (The Philippine Star) Updated September 12, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

The first branch of Go Hotels is located at the fifth and sixth floors of Robinsons Cybergate Plaza along EDSA in Mandaluyong City.

MANILA, Philippines - What can P400 buy these days? A new pair of shoes, maybe, or the latest paperback bestseller. There are a number of possibilities, but a night’s stay at a decent hotel may not be one of them — until now.

Imagine an air-conditioned room, with a 22-inch LCD television, and free wireless Internet access for only P388 a night. It’s a dream made a reality by Go Hotels.

Dubbed the first chain of value hotels in the Philippines, Go Hotels has a variable pricing scheme much like Cebu Pacific’s budget fares. With this system, booking early will result in a lower rate for a room, while walk-ins will be charged a higher fee.


Guests have four breakfast options: (clockwise, from top left) Go Fish (boneless bangus with rice and egg), Go Healthy (yogurt, cereals and fruits), Go Pinoy (beef tapa with rice and egg), and Go West (ham, egg and cheese with fries).

Early bookings can be charged as low as P388, while walk-ins can be charged as much as P1,888 for an overnight stay.

“What we have done is to give you everything that is important to a traveler and excluded everything that you hate or that you don’t really need — for example, the mini-bar that you don’t even touch anyway. We don’t provide you with extra extras that you have to pay for, but you don’t really need,” said Frederick Go, president of Robinsons Land Corp., at the grand launch of Go Hotels last Sept. 3.

Go Hotels has no frills. No mini-bar, no room service, and no bottles of shampoo. There is no telephone, but there is an intercom in every room.

What the hotel does provide is a one-use sachet of shampoo, a tiny one-use bar of soap, two bath towels, and a choice between chiropractic-contoured pillows and hypoallergenic fiber-filled pillows, said Liz Gregorio, general manager of Go Hotels.

She added that every yellow and green-themed room has either twin beds or one queen-sized bed. Rooms also have a desk, and both a rainshower and handheld showerhead. Chairs come with the desk in rooms with a queen-sized bed.


Each Go Hotels’ room is equipped with quality bed with choice of hypoallergenic fiber-filled pillows or chiropractic-contoured pillows and offers Wi-Fi and use of safety de-posit box.

But perhaps one of the most important considerations in staying in a hotel is the bathroom. Go Hotels’ toilets are top of the line, and the bathroom is spacious.

Another consideration is eating inside the rooms. Gregorio said the practice is discouraged partly to keep the rooms clean.

“Every floor, the 5th and the 6th, where the rooms are, has an eating area with seats and tables in the lobby,” she said, adding that the eating areas have a seating capacity of 30 to 50 people, and that they never have a problem because the guests don’t eat at the same time.

Guests aren’t complaining either. An American visiting the Philippines is staying at the hotel, and he said, “The staff is doing good. I have no problems with the hotel.”

Indeed, the staff members in their yellow and green-collared shirts were very attentive and helpful. The staff attire at the hotel is casual and breeds an atmosphere that makes the hotel employees seem very approachable.

“We are very confident and positive about this development that we hope to take this around the country,” said Frederick Go, adding that Robinsons Land Corp. is planning to open hotels in every province in the country to address the huge demand and lack of proper accommodation for travelers.

Pasig City Mayor Benjamin Abalos Jr., in his speech at the hotel launch, said Go Hotels is promoting local tourism by offering such cheap rates.

“People will flock to the provinces instead of going abroad,” he said, adding that in the wake of the tragedy at the Quirino Grandstand, “We must help our country.”

The first branch of Go Hotels is located at the fifth and sixth floors of the 17-story Robinsons Cybergate Plaza, beside Robinsons Mall Pioneer, along EDSA.

Robinsons Land Corp. is planning to open 30 more hotels in the next five years, starting with branches in Bacolod and Dumaguete in 2011, Palawan, Iloilo, Davao, Tacloban, and Cebu in 2012, and Ilocos Norte, Butuan, Zamboanga, General Santos, and Pangasinan in 2013.

link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=611149&publicationSubCategoryId=87

Am 100% sure by the time the hotel opens, the Mall is already operational.

What is your thought on this Sir BXU-GCP? basin paliton nila ang 2Go area or ang sa may bonbon side for their hotel...

Tinuod na sya @maytibaks.. nag hulat lang na kung anus-a ang press release og ang constructions. Sila na karon ang tag-iya sa property sa mga Calo diha sa may Libertad.

Wala pa sad ko ka sulay og sulod ng ilang CR diha sa Gmall. maong baho cguro na kay wala na natarong pag connect ang pipe :lol: bitaw basta walay p-trap na pipe mo singaw jud na ang ansu... kay ga straight raman ang pipe cguro... demodo, mo singaw jud... naa baya mga workers naa nag atang anang pultahan sa CR so gina limpyuhan nila pero bisan unsaon og limpyu baho jud kay basin walay p-trap nga gitaod... :bash:

unless its just a makeshift toilet, a P-trap should be present as its a standard in toilet fixtures and plumbing design :yes: But even a standard toilet, when its poorly maintained, will smell

to those who does not know what a p-trap is, here it is: I believe most decent/properly done houses have them

http://www.lifehacker.com/assets/resources/2006/12/p-trap.jpg

some urinals have integrated P - traps but with new technology urinals used here in Ayala and SM Cebu are of waterless type, meaning do not use or flush water after urinating. Jolibee are also using waterless urinals.

i would prefer pa rin ung may tubig... if waterless kse, ndi masyadong malinis ung gilid ng ihian.. don pa rin naka dikit ung ihi ng ibang tao. once you used it, tumatalsik ung ihi... whereas kung may tubig at least malinis... kung tatalsik man ok lang kse iyo naman un.. hahahahaha

What is your thought on this Sir BXU-GCP? basin paliton nila ang 2Go area or ang sa may bonbon side for their hotel...

dako kaayo ang napalit nga area sa RLC sa BXU. The Go-Hotel will be built katabi ng mall or might be one wing of the mall building. Most likely magbutang pod ug BPO plus condo units ang RLC sa area.

Hope maging nice ang concept sa maong area para dili sayang ang property. Since they already mentioned their project in Butuan similar with Zambo... soon the rendering of the mall will be available na... :) permi ko ga view sa nga jobstreet bahin sa hiring kung naa ba hiring for architech and others for BXU project...

taga cityhall ra jud ang nakabalo kung nus-a mag start...

dako kaayo ang napalit nga area sa RLC sa BXU. The Go-Hotel will be built katabi ng mall or might be one wing of the mall building. Most likely magbutang pod ug BPO plus condo units ang RLC sa area.

i would prefer pa rin ung may tubig... if waterless kse, ndi masyadong malinis ung gilid ng ihian.. don pa rin naka dikit ung ihi ng ibang tao. once you used it, tumatalsik ung ihi... whereas kung may tubig at least malinis... kung tatalsik man ok lang kse iyo naman un.. hahahahaha

Maintenance is quite important here. It means nga naa gyud mosunod nga tiglimpyo assigned sa urinal. Actually odor is caused when urine got in contact with water. Falcon and HCG are major suppliers of water urinals here in the Philippines. The old urinals in SM and Ayala here in Cebu was detached ug gipulihan sa waterless urinal.

Why is it better?
THE HYGIENE AND AESTHETIC BENEFITS

Falcon urinals create more hygienic restrooms for two reasons:

• First, they are touch-free so there is little chance of bacteria transfer possible with manual flush systems.

• Second, since there is no water used there is no breeding ground for bacteria. In several studies, bacteria counts in restrooms with Falcon urinals were significantly lower than those with manual or auto-flush urinals.

Falcon urinals create more pleasant restrooms because they eliminate the ammonia odor caused when urine reacts with water to cause ammonia oxide. No water means no reaction. Next, remember that the sealant liquid in the cartridge is lighter than water and creates an airtight seal, so the urine passes through it and becomes trapped beneath it.

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pang masa man gid na gaisano kaya pang masa din style nila ng pagmanage, while rob is may class kaya class din ang pagmanage, look at mga trabahante gmall mga hischool grads ok na , , while sa rob mall at least 2nd yr college

ang masa kasi walang reklamo, kahit mabahong cr ok lang sa kanila dahil immune na sila sa ganoon, how about those who are educated , may impecable taste at galing mega manila , pang promdi lang talaga gmall for them , wala namang gmall sa mgeamanila

Nice ang plaza sa una..

wala pa ang FSUU on the left side...


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very cute Plaza .. :lol::lol: .. sooo classical .. luv it :nuts:

Dili man tanan... ang Gmall sa Davao nice man ang ilang CR... limpyu man og dili baho... naa jud something diha sa Butuan nga kuwang og areglar...

Ang ako lang dili ganahan kanang mga naa sa counter sa grocery kay nag mug-ot ra jud...

pang masa man gid na gaisano kaya pang masa din style nila ng pagmanage, while rob is may class kaya class din ang pagmanage, look at mga trabahante gmall mga hischool grads ok na , , while sa rob mall at least 2nd yr college

naay gmall sa Cubao sa una... not sure kung still operational pa sila...

ang masa kasi walang reklamo, kahit mabahong cr ok lang sa kanila dahil immune na sila sa ganoon, how about those who are educated , may impecable taste at galing mega manila , pang promdi lang talaga gmall for them , wala namang gmall sa mgeamanila

No SWAT unit in Caraga region — police official

09/24/2010 | 12:06 PM

CAMP RAFAEL RODRIGUEZ, Butuan City – Newly installed Police Regional Director Chief Supt. Reynaldo Serrano Rafal admitted on Thursday there is no Special Weapons and Tactics team in Caraga region and vowed to create one.

In a press conference after he was sworn into office, Rafal also explained the importance of creating a SWAT unit, citing lessons learned from the bungled Manila hostage crisis on August 23.

A former Director for Philippine National Police (PNP) Logistics and Supply Office in Camp Crame, Rafal claimed one of his priority projects for Caraga Police Regional Office was for retooling and retraining of all smaller police units in the region

“We also have to increase competence and upgrade skills and capabilities of our policemen in different municipal police stations in the region as this is one of the components of the Integrated Transformation program of the PNP," Rafal said.

Rafal added that under directives of the new PNP Chief Deputy Director General Raul Bacalzo, policemen in the field are expected to deliver good service to the people and to be courteous always.

He said that aside from the creation of a SWAT team, there is also a need to form and train a crisis management unit that will handle conflict management analysis, crowd dispersal system, and deal with the media.

Rafal cited the successful handling of two hostage-taking incidents in the region under the previous police administration.

But critics claimed that while it is true that all hostages in two hostage incidents cited by Rafal were released, authorities allegedly used “trickery," promising hostage-takers they will not be charged and all criminal cases they faced would be dropped.

They also claimed that after releasing all hostages, the hostage-takers were arrested, and all promises made through an official agreement signed by top police, military and civilian officials were not followed.

But authorities claimed the releases of hostages, most of them children, in the two incidents that happened last year In Sibagat and Prosperidad towns in Agusan del Sur, were their shining accomplishments.

Critics disputed the claim, saying tricking hostage-takers would set a bad precedent and the next time such incidents happen the suspects would not believe negotiators anymore. — Ben Serrano/LBG, GMANews.TV

Cebuano News: Dugang benipisyo sa Senior Citizen sa Butuan gituki sa seminar sa RA 9994

Ni Michael Imbo

Butuan City (23 September) -- Gituki sa kagamhanang lokal ang kahinungdanon sa Republic Act 9994 kon expanded senior citizens act of 2010 didto sa People's Hall, ni'ng dakbayan, dili pa lang dogay.

Ang Akta Republika 9994 nagsaysay nga naghatag sa mga prihibiliyo sa mga senior citizens kon An act granting additional benefits and privileges to senior citizens, further amending Republic Act No. 7432, as amended, otherwise known as "An Act to maximize the contribution of senior citizens to nation building, grant benefits and special privileges and other purposes".

Gipahigayon ang forum on Republic Act 9994 ubos sa pagdumala sa Office for Senior Citizens Affair ilalom sa liderato ni Ms. Joan A. Ancheta-Officer in Charge.

Si Butuan City Mayor Hon. Ferdinand M. Amante ang mismong mihatag sa mensahe nga nagtumbok sa dugang benipisyu ug mga prihibiliyo nga mahatag sa mga senior citizens sa dakbayan.

Sumala sa alkalde nga daku ang iyang suporta sa mga senior citizen kinsa duol sa iyang kasing-kasing ug nanginahanglan sa mga nag-unang benipisyo sama sa mga medical ug pinansyal nga panginahanglan.

Sa mensahe usab ni Butuan City Administrator Leah Mendoza mipaabot sab sa iyang suporta sa mga senior citizen, matud niini nga ang mga diskwento ug mga dugang benipisyo ang haum sa programa sa kagamhanan aron mapahimuslan sa mga senior citizen.

Gisaysay sa forum ang constitutional principles nga madawat nga prehibiliyo ug ang ang pag-ila sa katungod sa mga senior citizen diha sa kumunidad ug sa gobyerno.

Ang paghatag sa suporta sa ilang partisipasyon sa kumunidad ug mga aktibidades nga dunay interes alang sa nasud Pilipinas.

Pagpadayag sa ilang kasinatian ug mga natampo alang sa nasud nga mahimong pundasyun sa lig-on nga pamilya sa katilingban.

Gilauman nga mahatagan sa patas nga pagtagad sa gobyerno ug pribadong sector aron makab-ot sa mga senior citizens ang gitumbok nga mga benipisyo. (PIA-Caraga)

Cebuano News: Pre-Regional Science Fair gilusad sa Butuan City

Ni Michael Imbo

Butuan City (23 September) -- Malampuson ang gihimong programa sa mga magtutudlo uban ang mga magtutungha sa nagkadaiyang tunghaan didto sa West Central Elementary School, ni'ng dakbayan, dili pa lang dugay.

Ang gilusad nga Pre-Regional Science Fair kon Quiz naghatag kahigayunan sa mga kabataan nga mahulma ang ilang kaalam ug paghimo sa mga experiment nga may kalambigitan sa siyensya.

Si Dr. Ledwina Calo, Education Supervisor sa Department of Education-Butuan City Division ang nagsaysay nga ang programa gilusad aron ihatud ang mga nagkadaiyang ideya sa mga estudyante lakip na ang mga magtutudlo aron madugangan ang kalamboan nga matampo sa science ug teknolohiya.

Si Mr. Rodrigo Latonero, Principal sa West Central Elementary School ang mapasalamaton sa pagtambong sa mga magtutungha gikan sa elementarya ug high school diin didto sa iyang tunghaan gipahigayon ang programa.

Human niana, gipahigayon sab ang "Meet the Press" aron mapaabot ngadto sa kumunidad ang mga kalihukan ug proyektong gilusad sa mga magtutungha nga magamit sa teknolohiya ug bag-ong paagi sa science.

Ang tagsa-tagsa ka mga estudyante nga representante sa ilang tunghaan ang mihatag sa eksplenasyon kabahin sa science investigative project nga nakatabang sa pagamit sa teknolohiya ug mga ekspiremento.

Tutokan sa ahensya sa edukasyon ang paghatag ug dakong suporta sa mga kabataan nga mahimong salamin sa kausaban ug maghatod sa kalamboan nga dala sa sensya ug teknolohiya.

Ang Department of Education ang misanong nga mapadayon ang programa sa rehiyon ug makab-ot ang dekalidad nga edukasyon sa mga kabataan nga mauy gilauman nga kaugmaon sa nasud. (PIA-Caraga)

Butuan masahista group upbeat on sustainability

by Gervacio Dauz, Jr.

Butuan City (23 September) -- Twenty nine masseuses, who marched for graduation this 18th day of September 2010 at the Barangay Youth Center here, became upbeat and optimistic of the bounties that could be theirs because benefactors and development facilitators such as the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU), PANGKALAMBUAN and other government agencies are providing them with a helping hand and a ray of hope for a sustainable tomorrow.

Hon. Higinio S. Castañares, Brgy. Captain here, announced that the BLGU council has already approved in principle a commitment of PhP15,000.00 as a startup fund support for their collective livelihood venture. He likewise offered and designated one room of the Center, alternately used as an office of the Barangay Health Unit, to rev up their proclivity and inclination for practicing their new-found trade, which is body massage.

He was of the belief that it is better to "teach a man how to fish, so that he will be able to feed himself for a lifetime." That's why he deemed that their trade, acquired through Alternative Learning System (ALS), is a good leverage for them to raise additional income for their family. He further suggested that they should organize themselves into a group so that at the bottom line the initial gains they have might be sustained.

Ana P. Lasco, Education Supervisor I of the Department of Education ? Butuan City District, urged the graduates in her remarks that "you should start with your family. And if you have mastered it, you can radiate to the community where many needs your services."

In consonance, TESDA came into the picture, offering a lifeline in terms of facilitating the group's inclination to be organized, even to the point of helping them acquire a legal personality, so that they can transact business officially, not simply in a clandestine manner.

Mr. Gervacio C. Dauz, Jr., Special Projects Focal Person who represented Provincial Director Leo Velez during the affair, said that "without legal personality, you will appear to be simply an informal group, which in a worse- case scenario can be sued easily by existing massage parlors which got a license to operate. To parry that, we shall therefore try to organize you into an association with legal personality."

In order to realize their desire, Mr. Dauz oriented them with the requirements and walked them through the means and manner of attaining or achieving a legal personality. Because of the guidance, the massage group resolved that they would apply for registration as soon as possible.

PANGKALAMBUAN and the World Vision Development Foundation, Inc supported the massage group throughout the training period and had even provided them with a start up kits individually containing large towel, face towel, baby powder, alcohol, lotion, and massage oil in order for them to ply their trade.

World Vision, which is their main benefactor, envisions them to become self-reliant and sustainable so that they can support themselves through thick and thin by the time it withdraws in year 2013.

Ms. Leonora Missiona, facilitator of the massage skills training and also a nationally certified masahista through the PGS Scholarship, became the interim President of the group for purposes of registering them. She was thankful of the intervention and expressed that "without TESDA helping us with the plan to be registered, we might be groping in the dark after our graduation.'

Even before the graduation, at least one enterprising trainee in the person of Ms. Ida Parcon testified that as an on-call practitioner she has already regular clients to boost and gained as much as PhP3,000.00 for her initiative. (TESDA-13/PIA-Caraga)

60 masons go for trade enhancement and retooling
by Gervacio Dauz, Jr.

Trying to be at par with the best

Butuan City (23 September) -- Sixty masons, majority of whom are considered able and veterans in handling their wares, flocked at the Capitol Compound here this 20th day of September 2010 with the intent of attending the all-expenses paid Ang Espesyalistang Mason basic and enhancement training tendered by Pacific Cement Philippines, Inc. in cooperation with the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority of Agusan del Norte Provincial Office.

Provincial Administrator Percianita G. Racho, pinch hitting for the Hon. Governor Erlpe John M. Amante, thanked the PCPI or PACEMCO group for choosing the Province of Agusan del Norte as a beneficiary for this sought-after skills training.

In response, Mr. Nestor Y. Saldivar, PACEMCO Vice President for Sales, pointed out that "it is our privilege to serve the people of Agusan del Norte." He went on to reveal that the "Ang Espesyalistang Mason skills enhancement is a flagship program of our company anchored on its corporate social responsibility in partnership with TESDA. It is part of our company's recognition of the value of masons as partners to its business and the construction industry as a whole."

He disclosed that the current group of masons would be the 8th batch in their roster of beneficiaries. The company's aim, he shared, is to "enhance the knowledge and skills of local masons by providing appropriate training and recognition" in order to improve their knowledge, skills and attitudes in accordance with industry standards.

As an icing to the cake, he divulged that under the program each participant will be provided with free tools and uniform, allowance, and bags of cement for training purposes.

His primal request though from the participants was for them to really give their best in order that they will improve their skills and acquire a national certification that they can use to apply for work both here and abroad. "Comes a time," he foresaw, "that you can no longer practice your trade without a national certification."

As a post-training support, he urged the participants to be organized, so that they can easily be found, tapped, and recommended for existing jobs.

Regional Director Florencio F. Sunico, Jr. of TESDA Caraga Region waxed ecstatic in behalf of his agency because the training program has been going on for the 8th time already and even beyond. "Our unflinching hope," he mused, "is that the industry would continue with this kind of arrangement because they know best what's good for them. This preferred mode, which is industry-based, is commendable and the prospect of landing a job is bright for our skilled workers."

Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between and among PACEMCO, the Provincial Government, and TESDA followed suit to galvanize continuing partnership.

Afterwards, Engr. Glenn G. Zerda of PACEMCO oriented the participants on what to expect during the six-day training, a greater part of which would be the acquisition of core competencies like hollow block laying, plastering, and baluster laying. Statistics-wise, he showed that their program as of 20th day of September 2010 had already 223 graduates, wherein 154 of whom were assessed and only 135 successfully acquired the national certification status.

As for regional work opportunity, he shared that the Taganito Mining Corp. in partnership with the Sumitomo Metal Mining Co., Ltd. urgently need an initial 5,000 workers for the $1.0 Billion High Pressure Acid Leach Nickel Plant in Claver, Surigao dle Norte. PACEMCO, he twinkled, was given the arrangement to recommend workers, particularly masons, for the construction of their bunkhouses, staff houses, administration building, hospital, etc.

Hon. Loreto Maragañas, Sangguniang Panlalawigan Member, pointed out that "organizing the group into an association with legal personality is on the right track so that we, from the Provincial Government, can help you" through allocation of resources.

"The standard that we have," said Leo V. Velez, TESDA Provincial Director, "is a result of consultation with the industry. Our job then is to qualify and certify workers such as you as a matter of standardizing the practice of your trade." He finally declared the commencement of the 8th Batch Ang Espesyalistang Mason Training. (TESDA-13/PIA-Caraga)

Butuan mayor inducted MSMED Council co-chair
by Gervacio Dauz, Jr.

Butuan City (23 September) -- In an unprecedented move, Hon. Ferdinand Amante, Jr., City Mayor here, attended the Butuan City Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Development (MSMED) Council session this 21st day of September 2010 at the SME Center, DTI-Agusan del Norte Provincial Office and was eventually inducted into office by DTI Provincial Officer Gay A. Tidalgo as co-chair of the said body, which is composed of representatives from government line agencies, city government unit, and the private sector.

His presence infused needed moral support and spurred upbeat projections for the future of Butuan MSMED Council as per sentiment from those present and augured well for Chairperson Eufroceles D. Udarbe, Sr., who noted that it was "the first time in history that the City Mayor of Butuan has graced our meeting."

Tackled during the meeting was the legal basis of the existence of the body under Republic Act 9501, which is "An act to promote entrepreneurship... " amending for the purpose the previous act known as R.A. 6977.

As reflected in Section 7 of R.A. 9501, the creation of MSMED Council is mandated to effectively spur the growth and development of MSMEs; to carry out policies to strengthen the promotion and assistance to MSMEs; and to provide an institutionalized venue for public-private sector dialogue on policy issues and action programs affecting MSMEs.

Mr. Winston A. Guillen, representing the United Furniture Makers Multi-Purpose Cooperative, put emphasis during the meeting about the need to advocate Results-Based Management (RBM), which is about measuring the relevance and success rate of an agency or organization not merely on the basis of its activities and output, but on the more primal level, which is about outcome and impact.

He pointed out that a lot of agencies confuse and even equate activity with productivity, which should not be the case.

Finding sense and credence in his remarks, the body unanimously agreed and approved the need to drumbeat the gospel of RBM in order that there will be a common perspective for measuring success. Even Mayor Amante decided to give the emerging assessment gospel a chance to be tried in his sphere of influence and assigned DTI to facilitate the conduct of it.

Tackled also during the meeting were the MSMED Council's powers, duties and functions, to wit: (a) Policy formulation; (b) Program advocacy; and (c) Program coordination and integration.

At the operational level, Ms. Tidalgo, DTI Provincial Officer, pointed out that currently the MSMED Council's Center or nerve center of operation is still lodge at the DTI Office. But she implored that it should technically be under the independent care and management of the private sector.

In a related development, she divulged that the MSMED Council will be looking forward to a wider and more comfortable space, where it can display products, conduct conference, and put up office for purposes of pushing the agenda of MSMEs in Butuan City.

Ms. Vivian Otaza of the Caraga Travel Links egged Mayor Amante to assign a space to be converted into a Tourism Assistance Center in order to improve the climate for attracting and engaging tourists not only in the city, which is considered to be the regional seat, but in the entire Caraga Region as well.

Mr. Egmidio Tidalgo, Jr., representing the Micro Entrepreneurs Club, was voted and also inducted into office as the new Public Information Officer of the Council.

Mr. Gervacio C. Dauz, Jr of TESDA Agusan del Norte likewise pushed the idea wherein the city government can have its cake and eat it too. He was referring to the adoption and implementation of national certification (NC) for Driving, which is not only an adjunct to the tourism industry, but cuts across the gamut of transport services and societal mobility. To operationalize the idea, the city government, he argued, can offer NC II Driving Course in its Butuan City Manpower Training Center through legislation. As a follow through, it can further set up an Assessment Center for purposes of gauging the skills of the drivers. And if they pass the hurdle, they will be awarded with a national certification by TESDA, which is "legal tender" both locally and abroad.

If adopted and implemented, it can mean generation of additional funds for the city government and at the same time improving the standard of doing things as well as expanding the opportunity of alleviating poverty through self or wage employment either here or abroad.

Enshrined in Section 22 of Republic Act No. 7796 or commonly known as the TESDA Act is the mandate for TESDA to establish national occupational skill standards. Hence, the Authority shall develop and implement a certification and accreditation program in which private industry group and trade associations are accredited to conduct approved trade tests, and the local government units to promote such trade testing activities in their respective areas in accordance with the guidelines to be set by the Authority.

Mayor Amante, in consonance with other members of the Council, became optimistic that the idea raised was not only doable but sustainable as well. As a vote of confidence, he even went on to disclose his preference for technical education and skills development: "I am shifting my administration's scholarship priorities from baccalaureate degrees to vocational training."

In the end, he reasoned out with reference to the whole Council: "My presence is simply that I want to engage with you." (TESDA-13/PIA-Caraga)

CSU and Aggie Department Partnership Yields a Bountiful Harvest

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by: Dr. Rowena P. Varela - The University President, Dr. Joanna B. Cuenca, happily accepted the brand new John Deere tractor from the Department of Agriculture-GMA Corn Program on September 2, 2010. Along with her during the delivery of the farm tractor are members of the Executive Committee.
The tractor grant is part of the institutional agreement between CSU and DA to jointly promote the corn and cassava industry in the Caraga Region. The university hopes to achieve more in the area of instruction, research, extension and income-generation using the equipment.

The Caraga State University is a long-time partner of the Department of Agriculture in the delivery of its programs, basically in providing technology and information to the various stakeholders in the agriculture sector. The two institutions just completed a joint project on corn with funding from the Taiwan Council of Agriculture (COA) and Rural Development Foundation (RDF), with the coordination of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO). This previous collaboration generates new projects and linkages which are helpful to the university in its effort to provide services to its clientele and thereby addressing its mandate.

The university likewise received 2 thoroughbred Brahman bull and 1 Boehr buck from DA. The pure-bred livestocks are intended to sire offspring that would augment the existing herd in the university and for dissemination to areas identified by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Extension (OVPRE) as recipients in the cattle dispersal program

www.carsu.edu.ph

Butuan Set to Develop Tourist Site

By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
September 24, 2010, 8:29pm

BUTUAN CITY — The Caraga Region has already made it into the world’s road map for tourist destinations due to its surfing and fishing haven, including its mangrove plantations and caves and fine and white sand beaches on Surigao Island.

As this developed, city officials here are now eyeing to introduce another tourist destination that is expected to attract both foreign and local tourists – by developing the scenic “Tagulahi waterfalls” that is some 14 kilometers away from this city.

Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) member Jaime M. Cembrano Jr., also chairman of the city’s SP Committee on Tourism, is now proposing for an allocation of a P2 million budget for the development of the area.

Cembrano is also strongly proposing to have a good road network going to “Tagulahi water falls,” construction of other structures in the area and construct a bridge at Purok 5 in Barangay Antongalon that will connect this city to the said waterfalls.

“We have to develop this falls, into two – one for the adult and the other for the children, where everybody can feel the breeze of fresh water from the mountains,” said Cembrano.

“Tagulahi waterfalls” is located at the foot of Mount Diwata range, connecting the highest Mount Ilong-Ilong in the northeastern part of the region.

“I know that when tourists reach this scenic-environment perimeter of Tagulahi water falls, they will appreciate the area,” added Cembrano.

Aside from developing the falls, Cembrano is also eyeing to develop the Agusan River – the biggest and longest river in Mindanao.

A cruise along the river will reveal so much of this city’s history, culture, art and people.

As a tribute to the patroness of the Agusan River – Señora Sta. Ana – the Abayan Festival was born which is a daylong celebration of baroto races and fluvial procession along the river, added Cembrano, who also chairs the Committee on Good Government on Human Settlements and Land Use.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278887/butuan-set-develop-tourist-site

LGU set to Develop "Tagulahi Water Falls" as Tourist Destination in Caraga Region

By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
September 24, 2010, 5:05pm

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – Caraga region is now in the world’s road map for tourist destination due to its surfing and fishing haven including islands mangrove plantations and caves and fine and white sand beaches in Surigao. The officials of the city government of Butuan is now eyeing another tourists spot that will attract tourists, both foreign and domestic by developing the environment-scenic “Tagulahi water falls”.

Approximately, "Tagulahi water falls" is almost 14 kilometers away, south at this region’s capital city.

Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) member Atty. Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr., also chairman of the city’s SP Committee on Tourism, is now proposing for a Php 2 million budget for the development of the area.

City Councilor Cembrano is strongly proposing to have a good road network going to “Tagulahi water falls”, construction of other structures in the area and construct a bridge at Purok 5 in Barangay Antongalon that will connect to the said water falls.

“We have to develop this falls, into two – one for the adult and the other for the children, where everybody can feel the breeze of fresh water from the mountains,” said Councilor Cembrano.

“Tagulahi water walls” is located at the foot of the Mount Diwata range, connecting the highest Mount Ilong-Ilong in the northeastern part of the region.

“I know that when tourists reached this scenic-environment perimeter of Tagulahi water falls, they will appreciate the area,” added Councilor Cembrano.

Aside from developing Tagulahi falls, the city’s SP Tourism chair is also eyeing to develop the Agusan river.

Agusan river is the biggest and longest river in Mindanao. A cruise along the river barangays reveal so much of Butuan`s history, culture, art and people. As a tribute to the Patroness of the Agusan River Senora Sta. Ana, the Abayan Festival was born which is a daylong celebration of baroto races and fluvial procession at the Agusan river, further added City Councilor Cembrano, who also chaired the Committee on Good Government Committee on Human Settlements and Land Use.

In another tourism development, big number of tourists, both foreign and domestic flocked at the internationally known “Cloud 9” at Gen. Luna in Siargao Island Surigao del Norte province as the 16th world’s international surfing kicked of Friday.

All beach resorts in this so called “paradise island” in Northeastern Mindanao are fully booked.

Australian Deputy Ambassador Andrew Byrne was the guest of honor and speaker during the opening of 16th Siargao International Surfing Cup. He was accompanied by Minister Councelor Titon Mitra of the Australian Embassy in Manila, said Surigao del Norte solon Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (1st District, Surigao del Norte).

Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas said that close to 100 world-class and rated surfers registered in the weeklong international competition.

The event is part of the month-long festivity in the island dubbed as the 1st Siargao Surfing Festival with its theme: "Kabibo 2010."

Aside from the world surfing cup, other activities also commence which include : The 1st Gov. Sol Matugas Open Beach Volleyball Challenge, Agri-Aqua Trade Fair, Best Municipal Booth, Kabibo Hip-hop Dance Competition, Photo-shoot Competition and Nightly Yugyugan Open Party at the town’s boulevard sponsored by San Miguel Beer.

With all these series of activities, Gov. Matugas is hopeful that the local tourism industry cannot only bring prestige but most importantly, create jobs to the locals and hopefully achieve quality life and at the same time help boost the economy of the province.

Surigao del Norte solons Rep. Matugas and 2nd District Rep. Guillermo Romarate, Jr., Surigao City Mayor Ernesto Matugas, LMP President Sheila Mae Orquina-Cebedo and around 20 mayors of the province are fully supportive of the international surfing activity.


http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278797/lgu-set-develop-tagulahi-water-falls-tourist-destination-caraga-region

I've been in Tagulahi waterfalls... nice jud ni kaayo.. kaso lang.. layo from brgy antongalon mismo.... mag abot imong suwang og tuhod.... :lol: pero sulit inig abot nimo sa area... tapos naa say gitawag nila nga "kawa-kawa" porma sila og kawa nga ang sulod is clear water... basta nice.. makita nimo kung mo saka nasad ka pataas sa may falls... it's our SJIT-BSCS batch celebration.... :cheers:

Butuan Set to Develop Tourist Site

By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
September 24, 2010, 8:29pm

BUTUAN CITY — The Caraga Region has already made it into the world’s road map for tourist destinations due to its surfing and fishing haven, including its mangrove plantations and caves and fine and white sand beaches on Surigao Island.

As this developed, city officials here are now eyeing to introduce another tourist destination that is expected to attract both foreign and local tourists – by developing the scenic “Tagulahi waterfalls” that is some 14 kilometers away from this city.

Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) member Jaime M. Cembrano Jr., also chairman of the city’s SP Committee on Tourism, is now proposing for an allocation of a P2 million budget for the development of the area.

Cembrano is also strongly proposing to have a good road network going to “Tagulahi water falls,” construction of other structures in the area and construct a bridge at Purok 5 in Barangay Antongalon that will connect this city to the said waterfalls.

“We have to develop this falls, into two – one for the adult and the other for the children, where everybody can feel the breeze of fresh water from the mountains,” said Cembrano.

“Tagulahi waterfalls” is located at the foot of Mount Diwata range, connecting the highest Mount Ilong-Ilong in the northeastern part of the region.

“I know that when tourists reach this scenic-environment perimeter of Tagulahi water falls, they will appreciate the area,” added Cembrano.

Aside from developing the falls, Cembrano is also eyeing to develop the Agusan River – the biggest and longest river in Mindanao.

A cruise along the river will reveal so much of this city’s history, culture, art and people.

As a tribute to the patroness of the Agusan River – Señora Sta. Ana – the Abayan Festival was born which is a daylong celebration of baroto races and fluvial procession along the river, added Cembrano, who also chairs the Committee on Good Government on Human Settlements and Land Use.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278887/butuan-set-develop-tourist-site

LGU set to Develop "Tagulahi Water Falls" as Tourist Destination in Caraga Region

By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
September 24, 2010, 5:05pm

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – Caraga region is now in the world’s road map for tourist destination due to its surfing and fishing haven including islands mangrove plantations and caves and fine and white sand beaches in Surigao. The officials of the city government of Butuan is now eyeing another tourists spot that will attract tourists, both foreign and domestic by developing the environment-scenic “Tagulahi water falls”.

Approximately, "Tagulahi water falls" is almost 14 kilometers away, south at this region’s capital city.

Sangguniang Panglungsod (SP) member Atty. Jaime M. Cembrano, Jr., also chairman of the city’s SP Committee on Tourism, is now proposing for a Php 2 million budget for the development of the area.

City Councilor Cembrano is strongly proposing to have a good road network going to “Tagulahi water falls”, construction of other structures in the area and construct a bridge at Purok 5 in Barangay Antongalon that will connect to the said water falls.

“We have to develop this falls, into two – one for the adult and the other for the children, where everybody can feel the breeze of fresh water from the mountains,” said Councilor Cembrano.

“Tagulahi water walls” is located at the foot of the Mount Diwata range, connecting the highest Mount Ilong-Ilong in the northeastern part of the region.

“I know that when tourists reached this scenic-environment perimeter of Tagulahi water falls, they will appreciate the area,” added Councilor Cembrano.

Aside from developing Tagulahi falls, the city’s SP Tourism chair is also eyeing to develop the Agusan river.

Agusan river is the biggest and longest river in Mindanao. A cruise along the river barangays reveal so much of Butuan`s history, culture, art and people. As a tribute to the Patroness of the Agusan River Senora Sta. Ana, the Abayan Festival was born which is a daylong celebration of baroto races and fluvial procession at the Agusan river, further added City Councilor Cembrano, who also chaired the Committee on Good Government Committee on Human Settlements and Land Use.

In another tourism development, big number of tourists, both foreign and domestic flocked at the internationally known “Cloud 9” at Gen. Luna in Siargao Island Surigao del Norte province as the 16th world’s international surfing kicked of Friday.

All beach resorts in this so called “paradise island” in Northeastern Mindanao are fully booked.

Australian Deputy Ambassador Andrew Byrne was the guest of honor and speaker during the opening of 16th Siargao International Surfing Cup. He was accompanied by Minister Councelor Titon Mitra of the Australian Embassy in Manila, said Surigao del Norte solon Rep. Francisco T. Matugas (1st District, Surigao del Norte).

Surigao del Norte Gov. Sol F. Matugas said that close to 100 world-class and rated surfers registered in the weeklong international competition.

The event is part of the month-long festivity in the island dubbed as the 1st Siargao Surfing Festival with its theme: "Kabibo 2010."

Aside from the world surfing cup, other activities also commence which include : The 1st Gov. Sol Matugas Open Beach Volleyball Challenge, Agri-Aqua Trade Fair, Best Municipal Booth, Kabibo Hip-hop Dance Competition, Photo-shoot Competition and Nightly Yugyugan Open Party at the town’s boulevard sponsored by San Miguel Beer.

With all these series of activities, Gov. Matugas is hopeful that the local tourism industry cannot only bring prestige but most importantly, create jobs to the locals and hopefully achieve quality life and at the same time help boost the economy of the province.

Surigao del Norte solons Rep. Matugas and 2nd District Rep. Guillermo Romarate, Jr., Surigao City Mayor Ernesto Matugas, LMP President Sheila Mae Orquina-Cebedo and around 20 mayors of the province are fully supportive of the international surfing activity.


http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278797/lgu-set-develop-tagulahi-water-falls-tourist-destination-caraga-region

Good Job LGU of BXU!
Karapat - dapat kayong ICLAP! CLAP!
Hi guys!

Dugay ra man nang tagulahi jud.. karon lang napansin nga pag ingkod ni Mayor Amante... i guess usa sad sya cguro naka adto anang tagulahi aside from Counc. Cembrano. Very potential kaayo ang area despite sa kalayo pero sulit man sad...

ambot og sakto ba pod kaha ang amount bahin sa on going rehal diha sa magsaysay....
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P1.3B for river rehab spent in polls, says Drilon

By Christian V. Esguerra
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 11:12:00 09/23/2010

MANILA, Philippines—A group of rivers located in eight provinces in Luzon and the Visayas received a whopping P1.3 billion for rehabilitation from the past administration.

Unfortunately, the amount spent for “de-silting and dredging” supposedly ended up being used for the May elections this year, according to Senator Franklin Drilon, chairman of the finance committee.

“To me, this was clearly used in the elections,” he said in a press conference after the committee hearing on the proposed 2011 budget of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Asked if he had evidence to support the allegation, he replied: “The circumstantial evidence in law is there. There is reason to believe that it was not used for the purpose intended.”

Drilon pointed out that the entire amount was released in just eight days, from February 18 to 26 this year, or some three months before the elections. He said the amount was contained in separate special allotment release orders.

Among the eight provinces that benefited from what the senator described as “unusual releases” was Pampanga, home province of former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Pampanga received a total of P62.5 million for the rehabilitation of seven rivers there. The fund for Pampanga was actually the smallest among the eight provinces, according to the “Summary of Releases for Congressional Initiatives” for 2010.

The other provinces were Romblon (P370 million), Albay (P302 million), Tacloban City in Leyte (P160 million), Antique (P145 million), Biliran (P120 million), Butuan City in Agusan del Norte (P80 million), and Catanduanes (P80 million).

A total of 70 rivers in these eight provinces reportedly benefited from the fund release, according to the document made available by Drilon.

“We will go deeper into this,” he said. “We will find out who are responsible for this.”

Because of the P1.3-billion fund release, the senator said his committee would closely monitor the planned dredging of the Laguna Lake, which has an allocation of P18.5 billion.

BUTUAN CITY, Philippines – In its effort to attain an efficient and effective delivery of basic health services to their constituents, the provincial government of Agusan del Norte is eyeing to build a Php 100 million provincial hospital at this region’s capital city, it was learned Wednesday.

The construction of the provincial hospital is part of the 2008-2012 Province-wide Investment Plan for Health (PIPH) in pursuing areas of reforms that are supportive of improving health condition in the province.

The technical working group of PIPH is under the supervision of Gov. Erlpe John Amante.

PIPH is designed and packaged consistent with the four reform areas of the Health Sector Reform Agenda (HSRA) in the Formula One framework, namely: Service Delivery, Health Regulation, Health Care Financing and Governance.

One of the interventions in the delivery of improved and quality health care services is through upgrading the provincial hospital in terms of infrastructure and equipment.

The construction of the new 200-bed health facility will follow the Department of Health (DoH) standards and specifications.

Based on the plan, the construction of the hospital is divided into four phases: Phase 1 – Php 20 million, Phase 2 – Php 30 million, Phase 3 Php 20 million and Phase 4 Php 30 million.

Phase 1 which is to start before the end of the year at Barangay Libertad here, is being funded by the DoH and will serve as Comprehensive Emergency Maternal Obstetric Neonatal Care (CEMONC).

The CEMONC facility is a 2-storey building comprising 6 private rooms and a 2 ten-bed capacity wards for the first floor and operating room and delivery room complexes plus a 32-bed OB-GYNE wards at the second floor, all with new sink and comfort rooms per ward, it was gathered .

In another development, health practitioners of the provincial hospital and the 11 municipalities of the province pledged commitment to adopt, implement and fully support the 2-way referral system of the Provincial Health Office (PHO), it was also learned Wednesday.

The 2-way referral system seeks to have total recovery of all patients by operating a procedure of referrals that obligates medical practitioners to treat patients regardless of financial status starting from the barangay level to the Agusan del Norte provincial hospital.

Gov. Amante was overwhelmed with this development in the province’s health system and expects every health personnel to carry out their oath of commitment with utmost dedication.

Under the said system, its operational framework works by levels. Depending upon a patient’s medical case, referrals will be between the barangay health station, rural health unit, the municipal/district hospital, the provincial hospital or up to the regional medical center, ensuring the patient’s prompt attention.

MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/278541/provl-government-eyeing-build-php-100m-hospital

Wow! these are good news! grabe!

I hope matagaan sad nila og pansin ang Mt. Mayapay... good for zip line....

guys ask lang ko naa ba nice na spa sa butuan?unsa ma recommend ninyo?bisita na pud ko didto next wk for business.

naay nice nga spa sa city nga the best jud ang body 'n sole tama ba spelling? i think infront sa metro world. I dont know exactly kung unsa name sa street..

aw cge tnx sa suggestion sir

guys ask lang ko naa ba nice na spa sa butuan?unsa ma recommend ninyo?bisita na pud ko didto next wk for business.

I recommend CHRISTINES along P Burgos Street right accross Unicity. BODY n SOLE is also nice. But i think there are also other good SPA's around di ko pa lang napasok.

Over the past year a promotional blurb for VCDU Realty Corp (Butuan City) has been posted several times on this forum. VCDU's spiel includes this false statements:

"VCDU REALTY CORPORATION uses the best building technology and state – of the – art “ patented forms system” creating the real estate development high quality. Standard of excellence are the top priority which gained high acceptance from its buyers."

Many, many residents in the Rosewood Subdivision (Villa Kananga) have complained in person to Emee Decerro and other staff at VCDU Realty about the low quality of workmanship. In particular, most of the houses at Rosewood have been constructed with very poor quality plumbing. The plastic water pipes used are of low quality and they are usually not properly glued together.

But when owners at Rosewood must call in a plumber to repair water leaks inside of beneath a new house, VCDU refuses to pay the cost of correcting their poor constuction. They just don't care!

Now VCDU is trying to sell houses in its newest subdivision at Villa Kananga, called Princess 4 - which is in the very early stages of construction.

Will the plumbing in Princess 4 be any better than in Rosewood?

Over the past year a promotional blurb for VCDU Realty Corp (Butuan City) has been posted several times on this forum. VCDU's spiel includes this false statements:

"VCDU REALTY CORPORATION uses the best building technology and state – of the – art “ patented forms system” creating the real estate development high quality. Standard of excellence are the top priority which gained high acceptance from its buyers."

Many, many residents in the Rosewood Subdivision (Villa Kananga) have complained in person to Emee Decerro and other staff at VCDU Realty about the low quality of workmanship. In particular, most of the houses at Rosewood have been constructed with very poor quality plumbing. The plastic water pipes used are of low quality and they are usually not properly glued together.

But when owners at Rosewood must call in a plumber to repair water leaks inside of beneath a new house, VCDU refuses to pay the cost of correcting their poor constuction. They just don't care!

Now VCDU is trying to sell houses in its newest subdivision at Villa Kananga, called Princess 4 - which is in the very early stages of construction.

Will the plumbing in Princess 4 be any better than in Rosewood?
What kind of plastic pipe used? The old blue PVC pipe that rely on solvent cement? There is also a commonly used plastic pipe nowadays, the PPR or polypropylene random pipes which has a good jointing method by heat fusion or the latest cPVC plastic pipe which is actually the best for water supply. Well we have to blame that to the installer and to the building inspector. Proper hydro testing should had been done before turn over of the project.

What kind of plastic pipe used? The old blue PVC pipe that rely on solvent cement? There is also a commonly used plastic pipe nowadays, the PPR or polypropylene random pipes which has a good jointing method by heat fusion or the latest cPVC plastic pipe which is actually the best for water supply. Well we have to blame that to the installer and to the building inspector. Proper hydro testing should had been done before turn over of the project.

i think its about sanitary pipes kay dali ra mabuak an barato mubrittle dajun. half the price pud ang mahalon like atlanta and emerald..:ohno:

PPr is very expensive using fusionweld..labi na ila fitting i doubt mao na an may problema.

i think its about sanitary pipes kay dali ra mabuak an barato mubrittle dajun. half the price pud ang mahalon like atlanta and emerald..:ohno:

PPr is very expensive using fusionweld..labi na ila fitting i doubt mao na an may problema.

Huh! A big firm then mogamit lang anang hinimo sa Mandaue ug Caloocan nga unbranded pvc pipes nga wala makapasar sa ASTM ug ISO Standards? Barato na man unta ang PPR kay grabe na kaayo ang pagdagsa diri sa Pilipinas. There are more that 60 brands of PPR in the Philippine market today. Unsaon kita na may gihimong dumping ground sa Italy ug China when it comes to PPR.

guys nastop na talaga ang construction ng big projects of the plaza admin, the sp bldg.the south market, the taboan flea market and the mdg park , pinahinto nn ng present ADMIN., sayang, ayon sa source namin mga semento ng contractor sold at lower price, binili ng mga house developer , sana di mahinto ang project ni joboy aquino sa may sports complex

sana ifocus ngpresent city hall tenant ang paginvite ng mga investors, llok at surigao ang dami ng multimillion investments sa mining at tuna caNNING , kabikabila ang opning ng mga estab, while here last quarter na wala pang major major estab to open, and there airport busy na rin, baka malampasan na tayo ng surigao ,

kadyawa gd lok

What kind of plastic pipe used? The old blue PVC pipe that rely on solvent cement? There is also a commonly used plastic pipe nowadays, the PPR or polypropylene random pipes which has a good jointing method by heat fusion or the latest cPVC plastic pipe which is actually the best for water supply. Well we have to blame that to the installer and to the building inspector. Proper hydro testing should had been done before turn over of the project.

Yes - the old blue PVC water pipe that requires solvent cement. And usually some of it is exposed, because VCDU Realty does not ensure that their builders properly bury the pipes.

Anyway, what can the less-well-off residents of Rosewood subdivision do? Not that a tiny 41 sq m house (on a 120 sq m block) for P900,000 is exactly "housing for the poor"!!

update from the west side.

guys, Mercury Drug is now starting to construct their own building in libertad fronting Butuan Doctor's.

their property is now fenced with a backhoe digging within it.

the empty lot near the entrance of Estacio Village will be soon give rise to Butuan Doctors' College new building...the entire old school at the present site shal be converted into the hospitall's expansion wing. Another 3 storey hospital building will also rise at the back of BDH.

Regarding Robinsons' Place, barangay officials disclosed that by mid November, ground works for the upcoming mall will commence.

Cafe Ynez and evnts Center is nearing completion....it shall be the city's better happening place in Libertad. The Butuan Manpower Training Center is also in full swing in construction activity

wala man lagi reports regarding the mega projects kung nag stop ba... dati gi pa stop sa kay gipa imbestigahan sa cityhall.. pero nag resume naman ang construction. Kung nag stop pa, im sure PIA-Caraga mismo ang mag sulat pero wala man... mga bahin ani nga balita active ang PIA labi na ni Sir. Robert Roperos... basin hersay ra na Romix ng mga balita balita nga imong nakalap.

guys nastop na talaga ang construction ng big projects of the plaza admin, the sp bldg.the south market, the taboan flea market and the mdg park , pinahinto nn ng present ADMIN., sayang, ayon sa source namin mga semento ng contractor sold at lower price, binili ng mga house developer , sana di mahinto ang project ni joboy aquino sa may sports complex

LGU from different cities have their own strategies. Kung niabot ang mga dagkung investments sa Surigao... well.. that's good news... kay dili lang man ang city sa surigao ang mabulahan... pati man ang entire region...usa na ana ang employment.

sana ifocus ngpresent city hall tenant ang paginvite ng mga investors, llok at surigao ang dami ng multimillion investments sa mining at tuna caNNING , kabikabila ang opning ng mga estab, while here last quarter na wala pang major major estab to open, and there airport busy na rin, baka malampasan na tayo ng surigao ,

Good news indeed Bob!

Robinsons also will open their first Go Hotel in the City by 2013 same year with Zamboanga. So, im sure ma fully operational na ang mall before mag open ang Go Hotel.

update from the west side.

guys, Mercury Drug is now starting to construct their own building in libertad fronting Butuan Doctor's.

their property is now fenced with a backhoe digging within it.

the empty lot near the entrance of Estacio Village will be soon give rise to Butuan Doctors' College new building...the entire old school at the present site shal be converted into the hospitall's expansion wing. Another 3 storey hospital building will also rise at the back of BDH.

Regarding Robinsons' Place, barangay officials disclosed that by mid November, ground works for the upcoming mall will commence.

Cafe Ynez and evnts Center is nearing completion....it shall be the city's better happening place in Libertad. The Butuan Manpower Training Center is also in full swing in construction activity

karon lang ko kabalo ani nga issue... usa cguro si Happychappy ka residents sa maong subdivision... by looking at the structure, it's the most nice and looks beautiful houses in the city...

Yes - the old blue PVC water pipe that requires solvent cement. And usually some of it is exposed, because VCDU Realty does not ensure that their builders properly bury the pipes.

Anyway, what can the less-well-off residents of Rosewood subdivision do? Not that a tiny 41 sq m house (on a 120 sq m block) for P900,000 is exactly "housing for the poor"!!

so far ang mga gamit nga pipes sa akong balay bisan tuod og regular pipes lang pero wala man hinuon sad nag leak or something.. it was built 2005 gawas lang sa may CR nga akong gipa ilisan og P-trap kay something smells bad man.. tapos mao ra... the best jud ang DyTeban... :lol::lol::lol: apil nalang diay nako ang Mega Hardware.. kay halos didto tanan ang gamit sa balay gipamalit.... :lol:

Huh! A big firm then mogamit lang anang hinimo sa Mandaue ug Caloocan nga unbranded pvc pipes nga wala makapasar sa ASTM ug ISO Standards? Barato na man unta ang PPR kay grabe na kaayo ang pagdagsa diri sa Pilipinas. There are more that 60 brands of PPR in the Philippine market today. Unsaon kita na may gihimong dumping ground sa Italy ug China when it comes to PPR.

Sibagat residents desire for safe and potable water
by Mary Christine Anthonette M. Salise

Sibagat, Agusan Del Sur (27 September) -- The residents of barangays San Vicente, Ilihan and Tag-oyango stressed their need for safe and potable water during the Mentoring Mechanism of the MDGF 1919 Water and Sanitation project.

"Mas maayo pang wala'y pagkaon basta naa lang me tubig" said Ms. Aloha Tabi, a Manobo tribe resident of Tag-oyango. According to Ms. Tabi, water is preferred over food because it is the most essential element in sustaining life.

Majority of the barangays in Sibagat get their sources of water in tapstands which are usually placed kilometers away from their houses so they have to walk a mile before they can have their share of water. Usually it takes about two hours of walking before the residents can reach their water sources.

The MDGF 1919 Mentoring Mechanism was conducted to gather information on the water sources and water-service providers (WSPs) of the recipient-waterless municipalities. It was also aimed to assess the capacity building needs of WSPs which will enable them to improve their services to the community. The data gathered during the mentoring mechanism are essential for the conduct of capacity assessment component of the project.

It was found out during the mentoring mechanism that the Sibagat Water District lack the necessary trainings and capacity building interventions for its smooth operation. The "Godfather" technique was proposed during the mentoring mechanism. This technique sprouts from the "Big Brother" concept wherein well-established water districts or water service providers will conduct trainings to capacitate newly-established water districts.

Sibagat is considered a waterless municipality because more than 50% of its population have no access to clean, safe and potable water. The said municipality is fortunate enough to be a recipient of the MDGF 1919 project.

MDGF 1919: Enhancing Access to and Provision of Water Services with the Active Participation of the Poor is a joint programme of the United Nations, the Government of the Philippines and the Government of Spain designed to provide capacity building components to projects under the Presidents Priority Program on Water (P3W) to recipient-waterless municipalities. (DILG-13/PIA-Caraga)

DILG, DTI introduce reforms on business permit applications
by Lolita H. Savaria

Butuan City (28 September) -- The Regional Offices of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in Region XIII jointly conducted a two-day workshop to streamline the current business permits and licensing processes in the local government units.

The Business Permits and Licensing System (BPLS) is aimed at unifying numerous forms, confusing steps, long waiting time and assorted signatories to "provide efficient delivery of services to the public by reducing bureaucratic red tape and preventing graft and corruptions" according to the DILG-DTI Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 Series of 2010.

Held in Mainit Kasili Lakeside Resort on September 23 ? 24, 2010, participants from 10 LGUs namely Butuan City, Surigao City, Bislig City, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte; Bayugan and San Francisco of Agusan del Sur; Mainit, Tubod, Claver of Surigao del Norte; and Tandag, Surigao del Sur, as recipients of the project Strengthening Local Governments in the Philippines (SLGP) took their time analyzing existing processes in doing business at the local level and came up with the reduced number of steps encompassing with the standards set by the Anti-Red Tape Act or Republic Act 9458 which sets benchmarks for processing simple and complex government transactions.

"A very revolutionary piece of reforms in local taxation that will help improve the lifeblood of local economy to spur development". Ms. Lilibeth Famacion quoted as saying during the opening of the activity. This is a strategy to enjoin LGUs exercise their local taxation powers and be less reliant on the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).

The streamlined Business Permits and Licensing System is to be used during the conduct of the Business One Stop Shop (BOSS) come January 2-20, 2011 in time for the renewal of business permits. (DILG - LGRC 13/PIA-Caraga)

I hope matagaan sad nila og pansin ang Mt. Mayapay... good for zip line....

Nindot pud unta kung mag-initiate ang Butuan LGU or ang mga negosyante og tourist activity sa Agusan River. Floating restaurant ba kaha or leisure ride padulong sa gigikanan sa Agusan River. Unya ang gamiton nga bangka, kay Balangay ang design, para unique gud.

Mo-compliment gud ni sa gibuhat nga boardwalk karon.

Aw, idea lang ning akoa.

:)

Naa namay river cruising diha bai pero ang dili lang balangai boat ang gigamit. Im sure naay mga private investors nga nag hulat kung nus-a mahuman ang boardwalk ug saka pa na sila mag put up og floating restaurant.

Nindot pud unta kung mag-initiate ang Butuan LGU or ang mga negosyante og tourist activity sa Agusan River. Floating restaurant ba kaha or leisure ride padulong sa gigikanan sa Agusan River. Unya ang gamiton nga bangka, kay Balangay ang design, para unique gud.

Mo-compliment gud ni sa gibuhat nga boardwalk karon.

Aw, idea lang ning akoa.

:)

Naa namay river cruising diha bai pero ang dili lang balangai boat ang gigamit. Im sure naay mga private investors nga nag hulat kung nus-a mahuman ang boardwalk ug saka pa na sila mag put up og floating restaurant.

Yep. Dako kaayo na'g effect ang boardwalk. Daghan madani ana nga investor nga mo-put up og mga tourism related nga mga investment.

Naka-river cruise nako diha kadaghan, kanang padulong Magallanes. Mas relax man gud, kay sa mag road trip padulong Cabadbaran, dayon Magallanes.

I agree with you. Ang River Cruise is from the port of Butuan up to the new Macapagal bridge... tapos nice pa ang gigamit nga facility.

Once mahuman ang boardwalk, coffee shops, food chains and other resto bars ang put up within the area. mamahimong center of attraction na sya during day og specially night time :)

wala pa sad ko ka try og sakay going to magallanes... mas ganahan man gud ko mag nanaw nanaw sa road going to Cabadbaran ug kausa ra sad ko ka adto og Magallanes :bash: duol ra man unta sa Butuan... :bash:

Yep. Dako kaayo na'g effect ang boardwalk. Daghan madani ana nga investor nga mo-put up og mga tourism related nga mga investment.

Naka-river cruise nako diha kadaghan, kanang padulong Magallanes. Mas relax man gud, kay sa mag road trip padulong Cabadbaran, dayon Magallanes.

its not hearsay regjex, u better see for yourself kung may mga taga dasta construction pa ba sa mga projects na ito,

guys, there;s a new coffee shop....RAJAH COFEE BAR....its at Midtown Arcade along Ochoa Ave. and JC Aquino...

middle this year Ground Zero Cafe also opened at the front of Timberlanes

have you read bob's post na on going ang works sa Training center didto sa may libertad which is part sya ng mega projects... well, yan lang ang ndi ko magawang tignan kse lam mo na naa ko diri sa layong dapit sa middle east....

its not hearsay regjex, u better see for yourself kung may mga taga dasta construction pa ba sa mga projects na ito,

home grown ba ni nga coffee shop Bob? if yes, wow dagdag na naman... :cheers: Im waiting for Coffee 101, Blurge, Bo's when Robinsons done! :)

guys, there;s a new coffee shop....RAJAH COFEE BAR....its at Midtown Arcade along Ochoa Ave. and JC Aquino...

middle this year Ground Zero Cafe also opened at the front of Timberlanes

have you read bob's post na on going ang works sa Training center didto sa may libertad which is part sya ng mega projects... well, yan lang ang ndi ko magawang tignan kse lam mo na naa ko diri sa layong dapit sa middle east....

on going po ang training center sa libertad :)
wala ko gane kabalo at first unsa to. maybe wala lang ko katoo na naay adto nga plan :D
pero on going siya. dugay kaau ang tarbaho in fernezzz...february pa start..puro kahoy lang gihapun ako kita..grrr!:bash:
pero nice kai naa! :banana:

OWWA Caraga awards model OFW family
By Robert E. Roperos

Butuan City (29 September) -- The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) is set to award the prestigious Model OFW Family of the Year on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 in one of the local convention centers here.

In a press statement, OWWA-Caraga OIC-Regional Director Dr. Marietta A. Lumawag said the annual award recognizes outstanding OFW families who have used the gains of working abroad in achieving success within their families, communities and the society at large.

All seventeen (17) regions of the country shall have 2 MOFYA winners each, one from the land-based category and the other from the sea-based. From these regional MOFYA winners, two (2) will emerged as national winners during the national awarding on December 2010. Two more special awards shall be conferred namely, Outstanding Achievement in Community Projects and in Entrepreneurship, respectively.

For last year's MOFYA National Search, OFW Emilio Belo and family of Baleno, Masbate emerged as winner in the sea-based category.

MOFYA is an annual search undertaken by OWWA to give due recognition to the outstanding achievements of the OFWs and their families and promote best practices in managing family challenges.

Specifically, it aims to serve as role models for the whole OFW population, promote success stories about OFW families' endurance over the challenges on their family relations and uplift the image of OFW families in the community, and highlight the role of OFW family acting as a group/unit in the attainment of socio-civic, educational, professional and material success. (PIA-Caraga)

Butuan hosts 1st Caraga Reg'l Fruit Forum
by Noel B. Najarro

Butuan City (29 September) -- More than two hundred participants coming from the provinces all over Caraga region attended the one-day1st Caraga Regional Fruit Forum held in this city yesterday.

With this year's theme: "Enhancing The Crop, Sustaining the Growth and Establishing The Hub" the activity was attended by top officials from the Department of Agriculture Regional Field Office XIII led by RED Reinerio B. Belarmino, Jr., officials from the GEM USAID, city government represented by City Councilor Hon. Angelo Calo, chair of the City Council's Committee on Agriculture (who represented Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante) as well as the representatives of the association of fruit planters, buyers, those who were involved in the production of food and fruit products and other stakeholders.

The first plenary session revolved on the topic "Caraga's Advantages, Opportunities and Challenges" under which, Ms. Lynn Parenas, Chief, Crops Division of DA Regional Office presented the "Caraga Fruit Industry Profile And Program Support." It was followed by another presentation of "Opportunities and Challenges of Caraga's Fruit Industry" by Ms. Ellen Lantican, from the GEM USAID. Another presentation of the GEM USAID on the topic "Mindanao Fruit Value Chain" was made by Mr. Arnold A. Dacula.

The second plenary session discussed the "Industry Updates and Marketing Opportunities for Caraga" with eight presenters from the various fruit-based industries and products here in the region. The under topics "Expansion Program On Banana" was presented by Mr. Manuel B. Uy, Manager, AMS Group of Companies, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte and Mr. Romeo Sacro, Manager of the Celebes Agricultural Corporation, Km. 3, Baan, Butuan City.

The presentations were continued during the afternoon sessions, where the sub-topics "Off Season Mango Production Guide" was presented by Mr. Benjamin D. Dalaguan ACC III, DA RFO XIII; "Marketing Opportunities for Mango and Other Fruits" by Mr. Rey Paraiso, Manila Fruit Buyer, "Production And Marketing Opportunities for Lanzones and Mangosteen" by Dr. Ismael Ellevaso, a Professor from Bayugan City; "Production and Marketing Opportunities on Papaya and Pineapple" by Mr. Francis Rivera, Manager, Papaya Operations, Del Monte, Philippines; Mr. Angelito Delanto, General Manager of Nice Choice, an emerging locally-produced, Papaya-based food product, which is now finding its way not only in the city malls, superstores and food stalls but also in the other parts of the region and even in the country as well. Another presentation by Mr. Jay Pangtangco of the Fruitgems Agri Development Corporation of Tubay, Agusan del Norte on similar topic was made towards the end of the afternoon session, followed by open discussions by the participants on the various topics presented.

A market matching activity was made towards the end of the forum followed by a synthesis and the closing program. (The Butuan Star/PIA-Caraga)

Wow! dami bago sa BXU now ah!
Keep it coming guys!

1,500 potential households of Butuan City to benefit from 4Ps
by Stella Maris V. Barcelon

Butuan City (30 September) -- Some 1,500 potential households of Butuan City will become beneficiaries of the government's Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). On September 17, 2010 a simultaneous 4Ps registration was conducted in barangay Obrero and Doongan Butuan City.

The launching and registration was conducted simultaneously in their respective barangay gym. Butuan Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. together with other barangay officials of the 2 barangays were also present and showed their support by providing manpower to speed up the registration process. Other 4Ps identified barangays of Butuan City are Anticala, Bonbon, and Manila de Bugabos.

The potential beneficiaries were required to bring (2) 2x2 and (1) 1x1 I.D pictures, marriage contract or birth certificate.

Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) is one of the flagship programs of the government in poverty reduction. The program provides cash grants to its beneficiaries with a maximum of 1, 400.00 per month or 15, 000.00 annually. To avail the cash grants, beneficiaries should comply the following conditions: (1) Pregnant women must avail the pre and post natal check up and be attended by a skilled/ trained health professional; (2) Parents/guardians must attend responsible parenthood sessions, mother's classes and parent effectiveness seminar; (3) children 0-5 years old must receive regular health checkups and vaccines; (4)children aged 3-5 years old must attend day acre/ pre-school classes at least 85% of the time; (5) children aged 6-14 years old must enroll in elementary or high school and attend classes at least 85% of the time.

4Ps beneficiaries were selected through the selection of poorest provinces based on the 2006 Family Income and Expenditure Survey (FIES); and the poorest municipalities were selected from the identified poorest provinces based on the Small Area Estimates (SEA) and FIES where saturation surveys of households were conducted. The last process in selection of the beneficiaries is the computerized selection based ranking system using the Proxy-Means Test developed for the program. The Proxy-Means Test assess the socio-economic characteristics such as ownership of assets/appliances; type of housing unit; level of educational attainment of household heads and access to water and sanitation facilities.

The program also aims to empower women by identifying the mothers as the grantee, because mothers are usually the one who budgets for the family.

4Ps in Caraga started in 2008 with 2 pre-pilot municipalities, Sibagat and Esperanza, Agusan del Sur. At present it covers 54 municipalities with more than 80,000 household beneficiaries. (DSWD-13/PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p100930.htm&no=68

Wala jud plano mo extend ang NCCC-Davao Mall in Butuan.

Wala jud plano mo extend ang NCCC-Davao Mall in Butuan.

Busy ang tag-iya sa NCCC sa iya advocacy on Natural Farming. National Awardee man gud siya sa Organic Farming. Puno iya sched for this year. I received a text from him sa latest training sa davao. Sagdi lang Rex, maimbitar ra nato ni siya para magtraining pod sa Butuan.

Wala jud plano mo extend ang NCCC-Davao Mall in Butuan.

muabot ra na diha bai Reg... puhon sa di madugay..:)

DENR widens reforestation of Mt. Mayapay
by Eric F. Gallego

Butuan City (1 October) -- The Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) based in Nasipit Agusan del Norte headed by CENRO Jaime Acebu has took the initiative on Thursday to organize a three-day workshop of all stakeholders to strengthen the support of the people and widen the reforestation program of the government at Mount Mayapay in this city.

"We thought it appropriate to come up with a development plan of Mt. Mayapay which will be crafted by all concerned sectors to sustain the momentum in reforestation efforts that started three years ago." CENRO Acebu told local newsmen before the start of the workshop held at the enchanted "Ecological Forest Park" in Barangay Bonbon, in Butuan City.

The activity is participated in by the leaders of the Indigenous People, barangay chairpersons, officials of the Community-Based Forest Management program, businessmen, the National Economic Development Authority-Mt.Mayapay Rehabilitation Task Force, the Philippine Army 4th Infantry Division, 3rd Infantry Brigade based at Camp Bancasi, the DENR and the LGU officers of the Buenavista, Agusan del Norte and Butuan City.

The workshop is expected to produce a development blueprint for Mt. Mayapay which would harness and improve the ecological settings in the area and hopefully attract local and foreign tourists in the area over the next five years.

The DENR has already laid the groundwork in the reforestation program of Mt. Mayapay which was made possible through the support of Butuan City Representative Jose "Joeboy" Aquino, the NEDA and the City Government of Butuan.

Since reforestation started on May 21, 2008 at a ceremony graced upon by then House Speaker Prospero Nograles, there are now about 158 hectares of slopes that have been planted at Mt. Mayapay mostly of the flower-bearing African Tulips, and other tree species of Philippine mahogany, and narra also known as the national tree. There are also undocumented accounts from some foraging residents near the mountain peak that they have seen deers in three occasions.

According to CENRO Acebu, a team from the CENRO Nasipit headed by Forester Greg V. Bayotas was sent to verify this report. He said these are "encouraging signs that biodiversity is coming back in the once-denuded slopes of Mt. Mayapay."

"Part of the development plan is to sustain the tree planting program in the area by all sectors of the society including the students, LGUs, private, non-government and government sectors even if the leaders who first initiated the rehabilitation of Mt. Mayapay are gone." CENRO Acebu said.

A prominent participant of the workshop, the former Butuan City Mayor Daisy Plaza said she is proud to be part of the people who first initiated the rehabilitation of Mt. Mayapay.

The lady Mayor who was still reeling from an upset over her close political contender in the last national and local elections said she was "willing to participate actively in the program. "In any good endeavor for the benefit of reviving the lost glory of Mt. Mayapay, my utmost support is always be there" Mrs. Plaza said. She also hinted that plans are underway in which her family will introduce and manage a "cable-ride" system in the area where the people can enjoy and appreciate the nature from the top. (DENR-13/PIA-Caraga)

Hopefully! :) kay para naa sad tay choices ba aside from Gmall... og ang soon Robinsons...

Busy ang tag-iya sa NCCC sa iya advocacy on Natural Farming. National Awardee man gud siya sa Organic Farming. Puno iya sched for this year. I received a text from him sa latest training sa davao. Sagdi lang Rex, maimbitar ra nato ni siya para magtraining pod sa Butuan.

pede naman sila mo put up sa BXU kay more than 300 thou na ang populations and wala pay apil ang mga neighbooring municipalities from east, west north and east... :lol:

muabot ra na diha bai Reg... puhon sa di madugay..:)

home grown ba ni nga coffee shop Bob? if yes, wow dagdag na naman... :cheers: Im waiting for Coffee 101, Blurge, Bo's when Robinsons done! :)

yup Reg.,...all homegrown^^

Reg, you will surely be happy sa ako unconfirmed na news... that big property along Tiniwisan-Maguinda road will soon be one of the land banks of Philippines leading mall developers.

the site is a six hectae rectangular property along Maguinda-Lemon Road.. its actually right smack to Tiniwisan Road too :)

bye bye to that property in Ampayon...its now Baan-Tiniwisan Area

sounds like SM... :cheers: well good to hear that... but 6 hectares is not that big as a regular malls i guess... :) pero so happy kung madayon sya...

yup Reg.,...all homegrown^^

Reg, you will surely be happy sa ako unconfirmed na news... that big property along Tiniwisan-Maguinda road will soon be one of the land banks of Philippines leading mall developers.

the site is a six hectae rectangular property along Maguinda-Lemon Road.. its actually right smack to Tiniwisan Road too :)

bye bye to that property in Ampayon...its now Baan-Tiniwisan Area

^^ @regx, naa koy news na dungan nga ma cemento na daw ang road padulong sa atong baryo next year, may unta ma tinood. :)

Sa Manila to Butuan flight diay ni nahitabo

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9OhpQuIRls

Cebu Pacific flight attendants dance while giving out safety tips
By Rudy Santos (The Philippine Star) Updated October 03, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (2) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Passengers on board a Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Butuan City last Thursday got an added treat of watching flight attendants dancing to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” as they reminded passengers about safety tips while on board.

Cebu Pacific vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog said Cebu Pacific has always been known as a fun airline, trying to do its best to entertain passengers.

“This is just another way to bring out our fun culture and showcase our homegrown talents, too” Iyog said. “We plan to roll this out onto more flights depending on the response of the public.”

She stressed, however, that it was just a test demonstration done at cruising altitude.

“We do not compromise safety in anything we do and it will remain our primary concern. We just really know how to have fun,” Iyog said, adding that the dancing demo received very positive reactions from passengers.

oi.. nice na Ian.. Dili na jud ma daot ang ligid sa imong nice nga car... :)

^^ @regx, naa koy news na dungan nga ma cemento na daw ang road padulong sa atong baryo next year, may unta ma tinood. :)

nice... at least ang mga first timer, makuhaan og ka kulba during the flights.. pero pamawi na nila ang tinda tinda inside the plane... :lol: only in Pinas ra jud intawon... :bash:

Sa Manila to Butuan flight diay ni nahitabo

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9OhpQuIRls

Cebu Pacific flight attendants dance while giving out safety tips
By Rudy Santos (The Philippine Star) Updated October 03, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (2) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Passengers on board a Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Butuan City last Thursday got an added treat of watching flight attendants dancing to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” as they reminded passengers about safety tips while on board.

Cebu Pacific vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog said Cebu Pacific has always been known as a fun airline, trying to do its best to entertain passengers.

“This is just another way to bring out our fun culture and showcase our homegrown talents, too” Iyog said. “We plan to roll this out onto more flights depending on the response of the public.”

She stressed, however, that it was just a test demonstration done at cruising altitude.

“We do not compromise safety in anything we do and it will remain our primary concern. We just really know how to have fun,” Iyog said, adding that the dancing demo received very positive reactions from passengers.

Balangay now in Malaysia; crew hopes to meet Aquino in Vietnam

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By Alcuin Papa
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 17:52:00 10/02/2010

MANILA, Philippines—A replica of a pre-colonial “balangay” with its Filipino crew is halfway through its journey around Southeast Asia and is poised to undertake its most dangerous leg, crossing the stormy South China Sea, crew leader Art Valdez told the Inquirer Saturday.

Valdez, a former undersecretary at the Department of Transportation and Communication and former leader of the Philippine Mt. Everest team, said in a telephone interview they hoped to make it to Hanoi, Vietnam by the end of this month in time for Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit there.

Valdez said the crew hopes to meet President Benigno Aquino in Hanoi.

“We hope to meet him in Vietnam and invite him to see us at the port,” Valdez said in a telephone interview from Pahang, Malaysia, where the balangay is now docked after calling at Singapore September 25-28.

“We would tell him that Filipinos should reconnect and revive our maritime consciousness," Valdez said. "The sea has always been part of our environment and our culture. But we lost it because of colonialism.”

On Saturday, Valdez said he and his crew were in Terengganu in Pahang, the center of traditional shipbuilding in Malaysia.

“We are halfway through our journey,” he said, adding they would sail next into the Gulf of Thailand and into Bangkok next week. From Thailand, they plan to sail to Cambodia and Vietnam.

The “balangay” sailed into Singapore last September 25 where Valdez said the crew was welcomed warmly by crews of vessels from around the world.

“When we sailed into Singapore, the port announced our arrival and asked the other international vessels, including supertankers, to give way for us since we had no engine. We could see the warm welcome extended to us by Filipino crews on the vessels as we passed by. This is proof that the Filipino is one of the best seafarers in the world,” Valdez said.

From Hanoi, Valdez said they would sail to Danang, Vietnam, where they are set to cross the South China Sea to Palawan some time in November. He said this would be the longest leg of their journey and the longest time they would spend out in the open sea.

“We will be out in open sea for a week. It will also be the most dangerous since there might still be storms in the South China Sea in November,” Valdez said.

From Palawan, the crew will sail to the Tubbataha Reef, a favorite of divers from across the globe. From there, they plan to sail to Panay Island and enter Luzon through the famed Hundred Islands in Pangasinan.

Despite the dangers they faced, Valdez said the morale of the crew was high. “The reception in every port we have been to was very warm. No one has been sick. Most of the time, we have been feasting on fish.”

The core members of the crew include Valdez, Janet Belarmino-Sardena, Carina Dayondon, Leo Oracion, Erwin Emata, Noelle Wenceslao, Dr. Ted Esguerra, Fred Jamili and Dr. Voltaire Velasco.

Sarnea, Dayondon, Oracion, Emata, Wenceslao, Esguerra and Jamili were with Valdez’s successful Mt. Everest teams that planted the Philippine flag on the world’s highest mountain.

In 2006, Oracion and Emata were the first and second Filipinos to conquer Everest, respectively.

A year later, Dayondon, Wenceslao and Sardena became the first Southeast Asian women to scale Everest in dramatic fashion, starting their ascent from the North Side and going down the South Side for a historic traverse of the mountain.

“This voyage is a once-in-a lifetime event, just like our journey to Everest. The voyage of the balangay is symbolic of regional unity. It also has historical value because at one time in our history, we were all connected by marine highways,” said Valdez.

He also said their balangay journey was more enjoyable than their trips to the fearsome Mt. Everest, which is known to claim lives every climbing season.

“The sea is our natural environment. We are at home in the sea, not like the high altitude of Everest,” he said.

Valdez added: “But this journey is also tough. We have bad weather. Sometimes when we have to land on small islands, the residents there mistake us for pirates. But we explain to their local police the purpose of our trip.”

The journey of the Philippine balangay started in Manila Bay on Sept. 1. They made around 80 stopovers while sailing south.

After touching Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and the Turtle Islands, Valdez said they entered the waters of Sandakan, Kota Kinabalu and Sarawak in Malaysia. They doubled back to Brunei before sailing to the Batang Region of Indonesia. From there, they sailed on to Singapore.

unsa namay status ani? :)

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WoW! SB! Go Butuan!

:lol: murag gi butang butang ra na nila diha....

Sa Manila to Butuan flight diay ni nahitabo

link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9OhpQuIRls

Cebu Pacific flight attendants dance while giving out safety tips
By Rudy Santos (The Philippine Star) Updated October 03, 2010 12:00 AM Comments (2) View comments

MANILA, Philippines - Passengers on board a Cebu Pacific flight from Manila to Butuan City last Thursday got an added treat of watching flight attendants dancing to the tune of Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” as they reminded passengers about safety tips while on board.

Cebu Pacific vice president for marketing and distribution Candice Iyog said Cebu Pacific has always been known as a fun airline, trying to do its best to entertain passengers.

“This is just another way to bring out our fun culture and showcase our homegrown talents, too” Iyog said. “We plan to roll this out onto more flights depending on the response of the public.”

She stressed, however, that it was just a test demonstration done at cruising altitude.

“We do not compromise safety in anything we do and it will remain our primary concern. We just really know how to have fun,” Iyog said, adding that the dancing demo received very positive reactions from passengers.

F9OhpQuIRls

well kung totoo na dayn na sa may lemon hiway ang sm city butuan very good, nice dyan wide ang hiway at walang mga bahay sa gilid ng hiway , theres so much room for improvement, ang kawawa lang mga ffaremers baka maging mgga villages na ang dating rice fields dyan , kulang na naman tayo ng bigas dito sa butuan to think na almost 330,000 na tao dito

i can see future routes :
SAN VICENTE-VILLA KANANGA-SM CITY VV (VIA mACAPAGAL bRIDGE)
AMPAYON-SM CITY V.V
GAISANO-SM CITY V.V. (VIA mAGSAYSAY bRIDGE)
can u add

This is too early! but then i will add as requested :lol:

SM-GAISANO-ROBINSONS V.V

Langihan - South Supermarket V.V :lol:



i can see future routes :
SAN VICENTE-VILLA KANANGA-SM CITY VV (VIA mACAPAGAL bRIDGE)
AMPAYON-SM CITY V.V
GAISANO-SM CITY V.V. (VIA mAGSAYSAY bRIDGE)
can u add

Ayaw kabalaka sa mga humayan Yo Romix... daghan basakan sa BXU... 3rd largest city ang BXU sa Mindanao in terms of land area... usa na among brgy murag palibutan og basakan..... Lemon-Tiniwsan area needs to develop kay once mahuman na ang by pass road phase 1 or 2 to connect from Brgy Lemon to Brgy Antongalon-National Highway... nice location indeed! pero mas nice unta ug duol sa may bridges. either way... :cheers:

well kung totoo na dayn na sa may lemon hiway ang sm city butuan very good, nice dyan wide ang hiway at walang mga bahay sa gilid ng hiway , theres so much room for improvement, ang kawawa lang mga ffaremers baka maging mgga villages na ang dating rice fields dyan , kulang na naman tayo ng bigas dito sa butuan to think na almost 330,000 na tao dito

Ayaw kabalaka sa mga humayan Yo Romix... daghan basakan sa BXU... 3rd largest city ang BXU sa Mindanao in terms of land area... usa na among brgy murag palibutan og basakan..... Lemon-Tiniwsan area needs to develop kay once mahuman na ang by pass road phase 1 or 2 to connect from Brgy Lemon to Brgy Antongalon-National Highway... nice location indeed! pero mas nice unta ug duol sa may bridges. either way... :cheers:

daghan man idle land diha.. labi na paingon ug bancasi.. pero i prepare to put SM near river front at the center of the two bridges... o pwede ba kaha diri dapit sa Masao or Lumbucan.. para tuyuonon... para mabibo ang area.. haha

sayang ang rice field.. compare bulacan, laguna and cavite puro na balay...

diba sa tibuok Pinas 3rd largest city ang BXU? wala poy lain nga city nga ka profile sa Metro Manila ang terrain sa BXU... ang CDO, Davao, Zambo, Iligan, di kaayo patag...

Murag malabo ng duol sa river duol sa Masao and Lumbucan...kay considering nga mag overflow ang river once mo kusog ang ulan... tapos gasto sad kaayo tambak og buhangin kung just in case. Location near the new bridge would be nice... the said unconfirmed location at Lemon-Tiniwisan area is nice too kay accessible kaayo...

Murag sa entire mindanao lang cguro ang 3rd largest city leading Davao, Zambo, Butuan, Iligan and so on...

Pede na kaayo mag himo og lone district ang BXU kay 300 plus na ang population...

daghan man idle land diha.. labi na paingon ug bancasi.. pero i prepare to put SM near river front at the center of the two bridges... o pwede ba kaha diri dapit sa Masao or Lumbucan.. para tuyuonon... para mabibo ang area.. haha

sayang ang rice field.. compare bulacan, laguna and cavite puro na balay...

diba sa tibuok Pinas 3rd largest city ang BXU? wala poy lain nga city nga ka profile sa Metro Manila ang terrain sa BXU... ang CDO, Davao, Zambo, Iligan, di kaayo patag...

saan ba parking space ng ronwood mall, sa kanila din ba yang likod ng BIR ang laking space na yan, how about in front of NBI, bakit may private road na ginagawa sa likod ng BCSAT , kaninong area ba yan , any info

Official name na ba ang roonwood strip mall?

saan ba parking space ng ronwood mall, sa kanila din ba yang likod ng BIR ang laking space na yan, how about in front of NBI, bakit may private road na ginagawa sa likod ng BCSAT , kaninong area ba yan , any info

Tama ang giingon ni Iantidz na i concrete na daw among dalan next year.. confirmed sya from our Brgy Captain..... :cheers:

i heard in bombo that mayor amante will lead the groundbreaking of a nine- hole golf course in brgy. kinamlutan this month , and mid- nov. maggroundbraking din ang rob place butuan , sana tuloy na to, pero i think kailangan ifilling pa ang rob place dahil dating ricefield ito, bago magput up ng structure

i heard in bombo that mayor amante will lead the groundbreaking of a nine- hole golf course in brgy. kinamlutan this month , and mid- nov. maggroundbraking din ang rob place butuan , sana tuloy na to, pero i think kailangan ifilling pa ang rob place dahil dating ricefield ito, bago magput up ng structure

that's unofficially true Romix... ^^

Remember about MsBunny told us about that resort hotel southwards COA??

that's actually the project with a nice resort hotel with a golf course.

my friend who lives in Kinamlutan told me personally that the property was just acquired.

i heard in bombo that mayor amante will lead the groundbreaking of a nine- hole golf course in brgy. kinamlutan this month , and mid- nov. maggroundbraking din ang rob place butuan , sana tuloy na to, pero i think kailangan ifilling pa ang rob place dahil dating ricefield ito, bago magput up ng structure

heard in the badminton court that filling will start in nov... dami daming tambak din ang kailangan kasi malalim daw ang lugar na yan - - "K"

That's gonna be next month.. pero wala man lang press release from the RLC mismo.. ang gi mention lang sa RLC ang Go Hotel which will be opened by 2013with Zambo...

Dili man kaayo na diha need og insaktong tambak kay dili man diha bahaon na area...

heard in the badminton court that filling will start in nov... dami daming tambak din ang kailangan kasi malalim daw ang lugar na yan - - "K"

:):cheers:

that's unofficially true Reg... ^^

Remember about MsBunny told us about that resort hotel southwards COA??

that's actually the project with a nice resort hotel with a golf course.

my friend who lives in Kinamlutan told me personally that the property was just acquired.

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Hallo guys,

Greetings from the kiwiland! :D

So nice to hear all those developments. am excited to come home soon.

I saw a new building located along Bancasi highway on our way to the airport last Sept.17. It's a nice structure & quite noticeabe,
I wonder why you guys who frequent the airport didn't even noticed this one.
Anyone check it out?


Am still on vacation :nuts: will make it up to you when i get home :)




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Atebunnss... nice to hear from you from the land of Kiwi fruits.. hahaha daghan ba diha kiwi fruits? or kiwi shoe polish.. joke...

OFWs from Nasipit, Bislig City declared Regional Winners of 2010 MOFYA
by Jocelyn E. Morano

Butuan City (6 October) -- Overseas Filipino Worker froms Trianggulo, Nasipit, Agusan del Norte and Mangagoy, Bislig City in Surigao del Sur were chosen to be this year's Regional Winners of the prestigious Model OFW Family of the Year Awards (MOFYA) in a ceremony held recently at Dottie's Place Convention Center, this city.

The land-based category winner is Engr. Benjamin Selim who bested 8 nominees while Mamerto Sore was declared winner for the sea based category.

Both received a trophy, a check worth 20,000 pesos from GLOBE g-cash, a savings account in BDO having an initial amount of 10,000 pesos and 150,000 worth insurance coverage from Phil Am Life.

The regional winners will represent Caraga during the national MOFYA awarding ceremonies to be held in Manila on December 2010.

In an interview with OWWA-Caraga OIC-Regional Director Dr. Marietta A. Lumawag, she said that the award giving program was designed to give recognition to outstanding OFW families and promote best practices in achieving optimal success in all aspects of life in the face of overseas migration of one or more members of the households.

This year's annual award recognizes specifically the outstanding OFW families who have used the gains of working abroad in achieving success within their families to serve as role models, able to promote success stories about the OFW families' endurance over the challenges and to extend help within the community and the society at large.

OWWA Caraga likewise conferred two special awards wherein, the Outstanding Achievement in Community Projects was again won by Engr. Benjamin Selim while the Outstanding Achievement in Entrepreneurship went to Jose Ramirez an OFW from Dapa, Surigao del Norte.

Other nominees for land-based category were also given certificates of recognition namely: Lilia Cabrera of Bislig City, Matranilo Libar of Mainit, Surigao del Norte, Marven Murillo, Teofilo Galila and Miraluna Cabaña all from San Miguel, Surigao del Sur, and Jacob Malik of Butuan City.

For the sea-based category, the nominees consist of Tomasito Wu of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur and Peterno Laxinto who hailed from the Dinagat Islands Province.

According to OIC Regional Director Lumawag, OWWA Caraga Region has on record more or less a total of 22,000 registered OFW's with Butuan City having the highest number followed by Surigao City and Bislig City.

On the other hand, the municipality of Nasipit in Agusan del Norte obtained the greatest number of OFWs amongst the municipal areas.

During the awarding ceremonies, a ceremonial signing of MOA was conducted on the establishment of OFW Help Desks in Butuan City, Surigao City and Surigao del Sur. (Radyo ng Bayan Butuan/PIA-Caraga)

PRC to hold mass blood donation activity
By Jennifer P. Gaitano

Butuan City (6 October) -- The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Agusan del Norte ? Butuan City Chapter will hold a mass blood donation activity with expected donors from various government line agencies on October 12, 2010, 8:00 o?clock in the morning at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Caraga Conference Room, this city.

PRC Agusan del Norte ? Butuan City Chapter Administrator Teodoro Cairo also emphasized that donating a blood is a very simple procedure that will take a few minutes, and at the same time blood donation will give us the following benefits:

(1) our bone marrow will be stimulated to produce new and active cells which in turn make the blood forming organs function more effectively; (2) we will know our blood type, hemoglobin and blood pressure; (3) more volunteer blood donors would meet supply of blood; and (4) it is something that will make us feel good about ourselves.

To qualify, donors must be 18-65 years old (16 and 17 may donate provided with parent?s/guardian?s consent). They must be at least 110 lbs. or 50 kgs., and hemoglobin level must be at least 125g/l (not anemic). In general, donors must be in good health condition. The final medical assessment will depend on the physician/doctor on duty.

PRC also stressed that before donating blood, the donors should have enough rest and sleep; no alcohol intake at least 24 hours; no medication for at least 24 hours; eat light meals, avoid fatty foods; and drink plenty of fluids like water and juice.

Meanwhile, after donating blood, the donors are advised to increase fluid intake like water and juice; avoid stooping down; avoid strenuous activities like lifting heavy objects, driving big vehicles such as bus and trucks, operating big machines; apply pressure at the punctured site. And if there is swelling and discoloration at the punctured site, apply cold compress for 24 hours then hot compress for the next 24 hours.

For further details and inquiries, you may contact PRC at telephone No. (085) 3428521 and look for the Medical Technologist on duty.

PRC is hoping that partner agencies in the government and the general public will their favorable response to this appeal.(PIA-Caraga)

basin e announce ra sa RLC karon october lastweek

Hope so...

basin e announce ra sa RLC karon october lastweek

Tama si Romix nga on hold ang boardwalk project... i've read the comments from facebook... :bash: unsa may rason? nganong na hold man ang constructions? kulang ba sa budget? under investigation? sayang kung dili ipadayon... taga Butuan ra man sad maka benefit ana nga project.. basin naay mga kakuli-an like expenses nga wala ma liquidate, walay tarong resibo... demodo, gi corrupt.. :bash: haruy... tsk tsk tsk...

Basin na-post na ni dinhi..Repost lang...Congrats Butuan!!! :cheers::banana:


This US firm has set up an office in Butuan City. Good news.


Dallas Strategic Marketing Firm Reaches Philippines
WEBWIRE – Wednesday, October 06, 2010
http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=124504

It has only been 4 months since the opening of their first official office in Grand Prairie, Texas, but now http://RankAboveOthers.com has opened up a second office in the Philippines on September 29th. Butuan City is a small city of only about 300,000 people, but it has captured the attention of the whole nation.

The opening was led by John X. Asis, their Regional Manager of Asia, who has recently been selected president of their local University and business organization (both very prestigious positions). Alongside him during the opening ceremony was his wife, Pinky, and the city Mayor, Ferdinand M. Amante Jr.

Rank Above Others, LLC, is a rapidly growing marketing and design firm that will soon be working directly with the Philippines government and helping them with their website design and marketing needs. Much like the government, many of the small, medium and even large companies are accepting RAO with huge open arms and quickly putting their services to work.

Word has it that their 3rd office is already in mind and may officially open this coming January. Their CEO, Kevin Lam, will be flying out there to personally open that office.

Rank Above Others has evolved from a single man operation not even 2 years ago to a team of over 100 people from around the world. Their services include website design, blog integrations, on-page optimization (for both search engines and visitors), copywriting, product launch, mini-commercial creation and social media marketing/management.

Thanks for sharing that good news @bai Mano... :cheers:

Speaking of the article posted by sleepwalker, sila diay ang naka occupy sa extension building ni Rudy Tui.. see attached photos...


http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/photo-ids.jpg

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/butuan_office.jpg

Unsa og kinsa kaha ang tenants sa new on going construction ni Mr. R Tui? dili baka kaha HQ nila na nga building.. kay looks nice man...

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Hallo guys,

Greetings from the kiwiland! :D

So nice to hear all those developments. am excited to come home soon.

I saw a new building located along Bancasi highway on our way to the airport last Sept.17. It's a nice structure & quite noticeabe,
I wonder why you guys who frequent the airport didn't even noticed this one.
Anyone check it out?


Am still on vacation :nuts: will make it up to you when i get home :)


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that's the new St. Peter memorial chapels atebunns.....

Unsa og kinsa kaha ang tenants sa new on going construction ni Mr. R Tui? dili baka kaha HQ nila na nga building.. kay looks nice man...

I heard AMWAY Corp is going to transfer there Reg..mas bigger daw ang area than their present site....their Butuan sales daw exceeded that of Davao as of 3rd quarter this year daw prompting them for a new bigger office

good choice... nice and modern building and very accessible sad... :cheers:

I heard AMWAY Corp is going to transfer there Reg..mas bigger daw ang area than their present site....their Butuan sales daw exceeded that of Davao as of 3rd quarter this year daw prompting them for a new bigger office

I noticed na halos tanan building ni Nimfa og Rudy Tiu kay puro pang office rents.. wala silay commercial building... Hope maka build sila og commercial something bigger kay aron sulit na sulit... heheheh

Cebuano News: ConsumerNet Welfare Month, gisaulog sa Butuan CityNi Michael Imbo

Butuan City (8 October) -- Gisugdan ang tinuig nga pagsaulog sa Consumer Welfare Month nga giduyogan sa mga konsumador ni'ng syudad alang sa paghatag importansya sa produktong dekalidad ug mga negosyong nakahatag sa dakung kahigayunan nga mapalambo ang ekonomiya dinhe sa rehiyon sa Caraga.

Ang Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) ubos kang DTI-Regional Director Brielgo Pagaran ang nanguna sa programa pinaagi sa paghan-ay sa nagkadaiyang mga aktibidades sulod sa usa ka bulan nga kalihukan.

Niadtong adlawng Biyernes (Oct. 1, 2010) adunay gihimong "walking parade" alas 6:00 ang takna sa buntag nga gisugdan didto sa Rizal Park, subay sa highway sa J. C. Aquino padulong sa DTI-Caraga Regional Office.

Personal kini nga gitambungan ni Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante uban sa lokal nga kagamhanan, mga sakop sa ahensya sa gobyerno, Butuanong Kunsumador ug uban pa.

Si Mayor Amante ang mapasalamaton sa suportang gigahin sa mga kunsumador nga mauy nahimong inspirasyon aron makab-ot ang kalamboan sa negosyo ug produktong mapasigarbo sa dakbayan lakip na sa rehiyon sa Caraga.

Si Mr. Elmer Natad sa DTI-Caraga Regional Office sa iyang mensahe mipaabot sa dakung pagpasalamat ngadto sa mga nagkadaiyang ahensya nga migahin sa ilang suporta aron matuman ang kalihukan nga nagsentro sa kina-iyahan ug pagpadaghan sa produksyon sa pagkaon ug pagkontrolar sa presyo sa palaliton.

Human sa hamubo nga programa mideretso ang grupo didto sa Barangay Mazau beach resort ug gilusad ang coastal clean-up nga gipangunahan sa Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) kinsa mipahigayon sa paghinlo kauban ang mga nagkadaiyang ahensya sa gobyerno.

Nahimo nga mabungahon ang kalihukan nga nagmalampuson pinaagi sa suporta sa nagkadaiyang sector ilalom sa temang "Consumers: Green Multipliers". (PIA-Caraga)

Christmas Fever Starts in Agusan
October 10, 2010, 2:10pm

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur – The municipal and village officials of this progressive town in the land-locked province of Agusan del Sur are set to energize the “290-foot Christmas Tree” Monday along the side of the national highway of Alegria here.

Local officials said the Christmas tree that is set to be energized in Alegria area here is considered to be the tallest Christmas tree so far built in the southern island. The Christmas tree was built using ethnic decors and a number of large and bright bulbs.

The said to be the oldest “Toog” tree is utilized as Christmas tree and can be viewed by motorists and commuters going to and from Butuan City and Davao City. San Francisco Mayor Jenny de Asis said this Christmas tree project is an initiative of the village officials in preparation for the Christmas celebration, which is barely more that 70 days to go.

The switching on event will be participated in by municipal and village officials, tourism authorities and villagers. (Mike Crismundo)


http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/281452/christmas-fever-starts-agusan

Nice articles there @ linguine...

Abi nako og ang tuog tree ang gibutangan nila og lights... hehehe sus pag ka nice cguro... hehehe

Filinvest Legacy Butuan

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/id57.jpg

Agusan Irrigation Project Expanded

STA. JOSEFA, Agusan del Sur – Farmers of this far-flung municipality of Agusan del Sur province received a good news when the Regional Development Council (RDC) endorsed the P57.7 million expansion of Sta. Josefa Pump Irrigation Project here, it was learned yesterday. Because of this development, more farmers in almost all barangays in this town will soon improve their yield. The expansion of the service area of the project was unanimously endorsed by the RDC during its meeting held recently in Butuan City for funding by the National Irrigation Administration (NIA). The additional cost will expand the service area from 2,000 hectares to 2,787 hectares, NIA official here said. Presently, only the barangays of Angas, Awao, Sayon, Concepcion, San Jose and Patrocinio in Sta. Josefa, Agusan del Sur are covered by adequate irrigation water supply. (Mike U. Crismundo)

CARAGA PREPARES DEVELOPMENT PLAN

BUTUAN CITY – In an effort to help the current administration in its development program in the countryside, particularly Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga region), the Regional Development Council (RDC) will be preparing its successor Regional Development Plan (RDP) for period 2010-2016, it was learned yesterday. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the 2010-2016 regional development plan came out after the RDC approved during its 63rd Full Council Meeting held recently here, the guidelines for the formulation of a successor plan, also known as the Medium-Term Regional Development Plan (MTRDP). Since the previous RDP will expire this year, the successor plan will set the development direction of the region in the next six years. (Mike U. Crismundo)

i love BXU....:-)

hello, i'm new here.

i saw somebody posted about ariano inn sa baan. but i can't seem to find it now. puede kaha ko ask if somebody can find out their rates unya i post diri? muuliay ko next year.:banana:

daghan salamat!

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welcome @mhailavs sa thread...

i love BXU....:-)

welcome to this thread @ jan8t...

here's the info posted by msbunnybxu...

ARIANOS INN & RESTAURANT
Km.3, BAAN
Butuan City

WIFI HOTSPOT & WIDE PARKING SPACE
Contact # (085) 342-7482

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/dsc05398d.jpg

THEIR ROOMS & PARKING IS LOCATED @ THE BACK OF THIS BUILDING

hello, i'm new here.

i saw somebody posted about ariano inn sa baan. but i can't seem to find it now. puede kaha ko ask if somebody can find out their rates unya i post diri? muuliay ko next year.:banana:

daghan salamat!

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guys, naa na target year to open ang RP BXU. 2013 pa hinuon, hehehe. check link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinsons_Malls

agoi... dugay pa diay na? dili pod cguro na mo abot og 2013 wui.. cguro kung mag comence na ang construction this november basin by 3rd quarter of next year cguro mag open... ang 2013 based sa articles from RLC thru Philippine Star i posted from previous page, ang 2Go Hotel lang man ang mag open this 2013 with Zambo, og Gensan.. namali man gani ang articles posted from Cebu Luzon-Vis-Mindanao Mall thread.. kay instead nga Butuan, Batanes ang nasulat... so, tama tong akong na post nga article mismo from Phil Star... :banana: so ang Mall mag open na sya before ang Hotel... Hope nga naay BPO aron dagdag employment sa mga taga BXU... :cheers:

guys, naa na target year to open ang RP BXU. 2013 pa hinuon, hehehe. check link below.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robinsons_Malls

:cheers:agoi... dugay pa diay na? dili pod cguro na mo abot og 2013 wui.. cguro kung mag comence na ang construction this november basin by 3rd quarter of next year cguro mag open... ang 2013 based sa articles from RLC thru Philippine Star i posted from previous page, ang 2Go Hotel lang man ang mag open this 2013 with Zambo, og Gensan.. namali man gani ang articles posted from Cebu Luzon-Vis-Mindanao Mall thread.. kay instead nga Butuan, Batanes ang nasulat... so, tama tong akong na post nga article mismo from Phil Star... :banana: so ang Mall mag open na sya before ang Hotel... Hope nga naay BPO aron dagdag employment sa mga taga BXU... :cheers:

In a phone patch interview of RMN News kang Mayor Jun Amante, the mayor said that RLC should have started the construction of RPB two months ago. The delay was caused by a legal battle of that property in the middle of the acquired land. According to one DTI personnel, the case should be over by now and we should be seeing the construction to commence anytime soon. The Mayor mentioned further that despite of the delay, RLC is keen on having a soft opening of RPB by December 2011:cheers:

That's the reasons why walang press release from RLC about the mall... I hope ma resolve na nila para makita nako ang rendering...

:cheers:

In a phone patch interview of RMN News kang Mayor Jun Amante, the mayor said that RLC should have started the construction of RPB two months ago. The delay was caused by a legal battle of that property in the middle of the acquired land. According to one DTI personnel, the case should be over by now and we should be seeing the construction to commence anytime soon. The Mayor mentioned further that despite of the delay, RLC is keen on having a soft opening of RPB by December 2011:cheers:

:cheers:

In a phone patch interview of RMN News kang Mayor Jun Amante, the mayor said that RLC should have started the construction of RPB two months ago. The delay was caused by a legal battle of that property in the middle of the acquired land. According to one DTI personnel, the case should be over by now and we should be seeing the construction to commence anytime soon. The Mayor mentioned further that despite of the delay, RLC is keen on having a soft opening of RPB by December 2011:cheers:

they are going to build a mall in less than a year??

welcome to this thread @ jan8t...

here's the info posted by msbunnybxu...

ARIANOS INN & RESTAURANT
Km.3, BAAN
Butuan City

WIFI HOTSPOT & WIDE PARKING SPACE
Contact # (085) 342-7482

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/dsc05398d.jpg

THEIR ROOMS & PARKING IS LOCATED @ THE BACK OF THIS BUILDING

there's another soon to be finished building right beside this new building Reg

welcome to this thread @ jan8t...

here's the info posted by msbunnybxu...

ARIANOS INN & RESTAURANT
Km.3, BAAN
Butuan City

WIFI HOTSPOT & WIDE PARKING SPACE
Contact # (085) 342-7482

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/dsc05398d.jpg

THEIR ROOMS & PARKING IS LOCATED @ THE BACK OF THIS BUILDING


thanks Reg. wala diay sila website ba no.

does anybody happen to know their rates?

thanks again.:)

wow! is it their extension or another owner...

there's another soon to be finished building right beside this new building Reg

you can try to call them @jan8t. murag wala pa silay website kay they're just newly opened pa last June ata...

thanks Reg. wala diay sila website ba no.

does anybody happen to know their rates?

thanks again.:)

they'll probably open the department store and grocery... that estimated 10 ha property could not be a mall alone... basin naa pay BPO and im sure they will have an area for the GO Hotel which will be opened by 2013... Dili man gud ta maka estimate ani kay wa man rendering... Id-las kaayo ang RLC kay wa pa gani jamu press release bahin sa mall... hehehe nauna na hinuon ang hotel nga layo ras expectation sa mga tao... gi exptect og una ang mall kay sa hotel.. then nauna og release ang hotel.. hahaha

they are going to build a mall in less than a year??

you can try to call them @jan8t. murag wala pa silay website kay they're just newly opened pa last June ata...

I guess I'll just ask around first kay not sure sab ug worth ba mag-international call.

:lurker:

thanks again, Reg.

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well, barato ra na jan8t if you're calling from US, and Canada... or even Austrilla... :)

Asa man diay imong location karon?

I guess I'll just ask around first kay not sure sab ug worth ba mag-international call.

:lurker:

thanks again, Reg.

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they'll probably open the department store and grocery... that estimated 10 ha property could not be a mall alone... basin naa pay BPO and im sure they will have an area for the GO Hotel which will be opened by 2013... Dili man gud ta maka estimate ani kay wa man rendering... Id-las kaayo ang RLC kay wa pa gani jamu press release bahin sa mall... hehehe nauna na hinuon ang hotel nga layo ras expectation sa mga tao... gi exptect og una ang mall kay sa hotel.. then nauna og release ang hotel.. hahaha

16 hectares ang land nga na acquire mn cguro sa rp?

10 hac lang Sir... dili apil ang 2Go/william lines... pero kung gi apil nila og palit ang 2Go... the better.. kay mo samot ka daku... daku naman sad ng 10 oi...

16 hectares ang land nga na acquire mn cguro sa rp?

they are going to build a mall in less than a year??

If its not very big then I think its possible especially with the current construction technology. Just look at how fast Ayala Iloilo Technohub is rising :)

SM Ecoland's expansion will only take less than a year even though its 4 levels and total GFA of about 56,000sqm

I reckon Robinson Mall Butuan will be maximum 40,000sqm juding by the size of the the new Robinson Malls in similar secondary cities so a 1 year construction period is possible.

How long did Robinsons Gensan take to build anyway? I hope a Gensan forumer can answer :)

yep! espcecially if they're working at night. We'll see in the few months kung meron silang rendering og how big it is...

If its not very big then I think its possible especially with the current construction technology. Just look at how fast Ayala Iloilo Technohub is rising :)

SM Ecoland's expansion will only take less than a year even though its 4 levels and total GFA of about 56,000sqm

I reckon Robinson Mall Butuan will be maximum 40,000sqm juding by the size of the the new Robinson Malls in similar secondary cities so a 1 year construction period is possible.

How long did Robinsons Gensan take to build anyway? I hope a Gensan forumer can answer :)

they are going to build a mall in less than a year??

Soft opening lang Bob. Maybe just the Robinsons retail chains like the Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman, etc. But definitely it will need at least three years to be completed.

Taas ra kaayo nang 3 years Sir... maybe kung daku jud kaayo na nga mall....basin naa ra sa mga 2 years i guess...

Taas ra kaayo nang 3 years Sir... maybe kung daku jud kaayo na nga mall....basin naa ra sa mga 2 years i guess...

Remember mag-open ang hotel sa 2013. The hotel will be part of the mall complex. Just like Galleria Suites, Crown Regency, and Holiday Inn which are part of the Robinson's Galleria Complex. Tapos future plans include BPO and residential units just like in Robinson's Manila, Robinson's Boni, and Robinsons Summit. These are the reasons dako ang gikuha nga area sa RLC sa BXU.

nice indeed! local butuanon will be benefited para sa employement... bisan og Mall and BPO lang ok na ok na.. pero mas OK kay naay Go Hotel...

Remember mag-open ang hotel sa 2013. The hotel will be part of the mall complex. Just like Galleria Suites, Crown Regency, and Holiday Inn which are part of the Robinson's Galleria Complex. Tapos future plans include BPO and residencial units just like in Robinson's Manila, Robinson's Boni, and Robinsons Summit. These are the reasons dako ang gikuha nga area sa RLC sa BXU.

Taas ra kaayo nang 3 years Sir... maybe kung daku jud kaayo na nga mall....basin naa ra sa mga 2 years i guess...

ok, so we shall put a possible timeline for the over all development..

the mall component ----> 1 year til soft opening (1-2 year development)

the hotel component----> another 8 monts to 1 year development

property and site development, Offices, BPO??, mixed use components-----> another 1 to 2 years

projected over all site development plan of the entire RLC property (Mall, Hotel, Offices and Mixed Use) would probably entail at least 3 to 5 years

Remember mag-open ang hotel sa 2013. The hotel will be part of the mall complex. Just like Galleria Suites, Crown Regency, and Holiday Inn which are part of the Robinson's Galleria Complex. Tapos future plans include BPO and residencial units just like in Robinson's Manila, Robinson's Boni, and Robinsons Summit. These are the reasons dako ang gikuha nga area sa RLC sa BXU.

the raw land across Diversion Road I have heard is being eyed for their Robinsons Homes

By 2011 Local will enjoy shopping...

ok, so we shall put a possible timeline for the over all development..

the mall component ----> 1 year til soft opening (1-2 year development)

the hotel component----> another 8 monts to 1 year development

property and site development, Offices, BPO??, mixed use components-----> another 1 to 2 years

projected over all site development plan of the entire RLC property (Mall, Hotel, Offices and Mixed Use) would probably entail at least 3 to 5 years

Is it near the mall area? well, that's good news man! Local VCDU will be competing Filinvest, Robinsons homes and Camella... wow..!

the raw land across Diversion Road I have heard is being eyed for their Robinsons Homes

basta yong robinsons tacloban 8 months lang nag soft opening na sila, they started on october 2009 nag soft opeinig on june 2009 in time for the fiesta of tacloban, they followed the chines feng shui, august is not good for construction kaya october sila nagstart , sana ganoon din rob butuan, mag softopening sa may 2011 in time for the fiesta , about the area in the middle of the property may nakalagay na this property is under litigation, naresolve na ba yan , dahil important ang area na yan pwedeng gawing 4 lane street going to the mall itself,

Is it near the mall area? well, that's good news man! Local VCDU will be competing Filinvest, Robinsons homes and Camella... wow..!

It is just right accross the street from the Mall.

good evening everyone.. ask lang ko what/where can you suggest an accommodation that's affordable? and by affordable i mean like P500 or less ang range, with AC,tv and preferably a queen sized bed.. need it only for 2-3 days. thanks in advance ;)

basta yong robinsons tacloban 8 months lang nag soft opening na sila, they started on october 2009 nag soft opeinig on june 2009 in time for the fiesta of tacloban, they followed the chines feng shui, august is not good for construction kaya october sila nagstart , sana ganoon din rob butuan, mag softopening sa may 2011 in time for the fiesta , about the area in the middle of the property may nakalagay na this property is under litigation, naresolve na ba yan , dahil important ang area na yan pwedeng gawing 4 lane street going to the mall itself,

December 2011 ang targeted soft opening ng RPB.

^^ wow nice one for butuan... :cheers:

aw sa may bonbon area... well good... :)

It is just right accross the street from the Mall.

I hope we can have the rendering soon.... para bibo....

December 2011 ang targeted soft opening ng RPB.

the best hotel that offers best quality services like Doties Place, Balangai Hotel, Almont Inland Resort and hotel... pero daghan man nga hotel nga barato ra ang range... like Caraga Apartile, Luxury Hotel, Royal Plaza, Embassy Hotel etc...

good evening everyone.. ask lang ko what/where can you suggest an accommodation that's affordable? and by affordable i mean like P500 or less ang range, with AC,tv and preferably a queen sized bed.. need it only for 2-3 days. thanks in advance ;)

I'm sure Mr. Sy will consider that property along Tiniwisan-Lemon-Maguinda Road for their SM City... gahulat lang jud na sila sa go signal sa Robinsons... :bash:

Butuan to set up science high school
by Noel B. Najarro

Butuan City (13 October) -- The local government unit in this city is "very keen" on putting up a science high school in the locality.

This was recently announced by Butuan City Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel "Law" Fortun, before a large audience of city schools division officials, educators, barangay officials, parents and students who attended the 15th Division Schools Press Conference, held at Obrero Elementary School recently.

Vice Mayor Fortun, who came with the city council's education committee chair Hon. Erwin Dano; has represented Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante as the guest of honor and speaker on the said gathering, whom he said was attending to "some equally very important concerns that demands his attention" at his office.

Among the "good news" though, which he had announced before reading the mayor's message for the occasion, was the earnest planning of the local government which is underway to put up a branch of the Philippine Science High School here in the city.

He said that among the requirements of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the granting of such is a 5-hectare property donation for such purpose. He added that this is among the concerns being worked out by the city government for when this will be realized, qualified high school students here in the city or even in the region will need not go to Davao, Iligan or Manila in order to avail of such privileged studies.

He also said that the mayor may soon leave for Manila within the week, in which among his purpose of going there will be to lobby with the DOST Secretary for the realization of such plan of the city government.

Meanwhile, the vice-mayor also mentioned that two weeks ago, the mayor together with him and some city officials met with a team representative of a local investor who wanted to put up another mall in the city in order to finalize the details, and hopefully by November of this year, Fortun said, the group may hold the ground-breaking of their projected investment. The construction works may follow immediately and the project according to him is expected to be completed by November or December of 2011. The project he said may benefit a thousand workers which may also represent about a thousand families.

Another local investment in the offing, he said, is the 300-hectare banana plantation project in Brgy. Cabcabon, which may also employ hundreds of workers that can be translated into another hundreds of family beneficiaries.

The mayor, Fortun said is pre-occupied with inviting investors to pour in investments here in the city in order to generate jobs for the people. He mentioned that when the new administration assumed office in July this year, among the quandaries they had faced was the lack of employment. He cited that the even at the city hall at present, there are 6,000 applicants for the 700 vacated job orders. (The Butuan Star/PIA-Caraga)

that's the same information about the RPB thru the RMN interview... :cheers: so excited on this....

Philippine Science Highschool is really excited too though wala gi mention kung asa dapit na lugar... basin didto na sa Tiniwisan.. hahahaha... as well as the banana :banana: plantation located at Brgy Cabcabon... Iantidz place... :cheers:

the best hotel that offers best quality services like Doties Place, Balangai Hotel, Almont Inland Resort and hotel... pero daghan man nga hotel nga barato ra ang range... like Caraga Apartile, Luxury Hotel, Royal Plaza, Embassy Hotel etc...


mahal man imu gi mention oi. hehe it will still range up to 1k most probably dbah?

nice indeed! local butuanon will be benefited para sa employement... bisan og Mall and BPO lang ok na ok na.. pero mas OK kay naay Go Hotel...

Indeed bai...More investments of this kind will generate jobs. More jobs, more money to spend. More money to spend, more investors to come...And the cycle goes on... :)

Right! overpopulated nasad ang BXU so need more jobs...

Indeed bai...More investments of this kind will generate jobs. More jobs, more money to spend. More money to spend, more investors to come...And the cycle goes on... :)

wow......great news..:cheers::banana:



that's the same information about the RPB thru the RMN interview... :cheers: so excited on this....

Philippine Science Highschool is really excited too though wala gi mention kung asa dapit na lugar... basin didto na sa Tiniwisan.. hahahaha... as well as the banana :banana: plantation located at Brgy Cabcabon... Iantidz place... :cheers:

Butuan to set up science high school
by Noel B. Najarro

Butuan City (13 October) -- The local government unit in this city is "very keen" on putting up a science high school in the locality.

This was recently announced by Butuan City Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel "Law" Fortun, before a large audience of city schools division officials, educators, barangay officials, parents and students who attended the 15th Division Schools Press Conference, held at Obrero Elementary School recently.

Vice Mayor Fortun, who came with the city council's education committee chair Hon. Erwin Dano; has represented Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante as the guest of honor and speaker on the said gathering, whom he said was attending to "some equally very important concerns that demands his attention" at his office.

Among the "good news" though, which he had announced before reading the mayor's message for the occasion, was the earnest planning of the local government which is underway to put up a branch of the Philippine Science High School here in the city.

He said that among the requirements of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the granting of such is a 5-hectare property donation for such purpose. He added that this is among the concerns being worked out by the city government for when this will be realized, qualified high school students here in the city or even in the region will need not go to Davao, Iligan or Manila in order to avail of such privileged studies.

He also said that the mayor may soon leave for Manila within the week, in which among his purpose of going there will be to lobby with the DOST Secretary for the realization of such plan of the city government.

Meanwhile, the vice-mayor also mentioned that two weeks ago, the mayor together with him and some city officials met with a team representative of a local investor who wanted to put up another mall in the city in order to finalize the details, and hopefully by November of this year, Fortun said, the group may hold the ground-breaking of their projected investment. The construction works may follow immediately and the project according to him is expected to be completed by November or December of 2011. The project he said may benefit a thousand workers which may also represent about a thousand families.

Another local investment in the offing, he said, is the 300-hectare banana plantation project in Brgy. Cabcabon, which may also employ hundreds of workers that can be translated into another hundreds of family beneficiaries.

The mayor, Fortun said is pre-occupied with inviting investors to pour in investments here in the city in order to generate jobs for the people. He mentioned that when the new administration assumed office in July this year, among the quandaries they had faced was the lack of employment. He cited that the even at the city hall at present, there are 6,000 applicants for the 700 vacated job orders. (The Butuan Star/PIA-Caraga)

wow for finalization na gyud and the RLC team has now given a green light with their intent by meeting personally with city executives ^^

same info posted by BXU-GCP regarding the interview by RMN to the Mayor... construction will commence on Nov or Dec 2010. We will expect more news and rendering about the developments Bob.. :cheers:

wow for finalization na gyud and the RLC team has now given a green light with their intent by meeting personally with city executives ^^

Bob, do you have an idea about the Philippine Science High School's location? Diba naa may existing Science High sa ANHS... Naay under construction for high school building sa among brgy Tiniwisan hehehe it's a 2 storey school building...

Butuan City Lions Club to conduct medical mission on Sunday
By Robert E. Roperos

Butuan City (14 October) -- Believing that everyone deserves a healthy life which is the reason for providing health programs that serve the poor in the local communities, the Butuan City (Host) Lions Club District 301-E will be conducting medical mission that provide free medical services to the poor on Sunday, October 17, 2010 at Colorado, Jabonga, Agusan del Norte.

According to Ms. Jocelyn F. Yee, Club President, the activity is one of their key programs in Butuan City and Agusan del Norte by rendering free medical consultations and medicines to the poor in the community.

The Lions Club International is the world's largest service club organization dedicated to serving the communities around the world. (PIA-Caraga)

Guys,

Operational pa ba ang SILIB Butuan? or naa bay na add nga program aside from TV Patrol Caraga?

Wala juy plano ang RGMA sa Butuan... Affiliate lang gihapon... walay local programming.. sayang... :bash:

ask lng ha? wajud q kasabot anang "BXU" na acronym.. unsa mana stands for? hehe..

[QUOTE=Vojguard;65340097]ask lng ha? wajud q kasabot anang "BXU" na acronym.. unsa mana stands for? hehe..[/Q

Ang pasabot BXu is Butuan City

ask lng ha? wajud q kasabot anang "BXU" na acronym.. unsa mana stands for? hehe..

It is the airport code for BANCASI AIRPORT, BUTUAN CITY. The same with CGY for Cagayan de Oro airport.

Dengue cases in Caraga up by 174%, Butuan tops list
by Jocelyn E. Morano

Butuan City (13 October) -- A total of 2,369 dengue cases were admitted in different hospitals in Caraga region from January to October 8, 2010.

The figure is 174% higher compared in 2009 wherein, DOH Caraga records showed only 853 cases in same period.

Dr. Leonita Gorgolon, Regional Director of DOH Caraga revealed, eight (8) have died, one in Cabadbaran and Magallanes in Agusan del Norte, another in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, Del Carmen and Malimono in Surigao del Sur, Bayugan City and two in Surigao City.

Butuan City currently remains the top area with most dengue cases at 753 but with zero fatalities, followed by Agusan del Sur with 447 cases, Surigao del Norte with 285 cases and 3 fatalities, Surigao City has 194 cases with two deaths, Agusan del Norte with 187 cases with 1 reported death in the municipality of Magallanes, Bislig City with 171 cases, Surigao del Sur having 164 cases, Bayugan City with 74 cases and one fatality, Cabadbaran City with 43 cases and one fatality, Dinagat Islands Province with 36 cases while Tandag is at lowest with only 15 cases.

"The figure in Butuan City and Surigao City was quite alarming already," said DOH Regional Director Gorgolon as dengue cases in said areas continue to go up despite actions undertaken by local government officials in the fight against the mosquito-borne disease.

Dr. Gorgolon stressed out the cleaning of the surroundings and destroying mosquito breeding grounds, like used tires, empty cans, flower vase and other areas that collect water as the most effective means of preventing dengue.

She assured the public that DOH Caraga is closely monitoring the situation and has been implementing anti-dengue measures.

"Dengue has become an epidemic. It is very dangerous as it can cause death, therefore we have to take drastic action to stop the spread of dengue fever and we will be carrying out this campaign on a big scale, but the people's involvement is important," added Dr. Gorgolon.

DOH Caraga urged all LGU's to intensify its campaign through DOH's 4-S strategy which is the Search and destroy, Self-protective measures, Seek early treatment, and Say no to indiscriminate fogging.

The public were likewise urged to observe the D.E.N.G.U.E. strategy to avoid an increase in the number of dengue related deaths where D stands for Daily monitoring of patient's status, E for encouraging intake of oral fluids like oresol, water, or juices, N for noting dengue warning signs like persistent vomiting and bleeding, G for Giving paracetamol for fever and not aspirin, as it induces bleeding, U for Using mosquito nets, and E for Early consultation when warning signs appear. (Radyo ng Bayan Butuan/PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p101013.htm&no=65

Gov. Erlpe John M. Amante's
STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS 2010

"The universal objective of wiping out poverty from the face of the earth is also the challenge that this administration has been trying hard to address since day one. This is why our Executive Agenda places POVERTY REDUCTION as the number ONE Agenda of our governance. All our efforts are geared towards our vision of transforming Agusan del Norte into a “Life Enhancing Agri-forest Industry Haven Managed by God-fearing and Empowered People.”

To view the full SOPA, check the link below.

http://www.agusandelnorte.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1715&Itemid=40

http://agusandelsur.gov.ph/2010/images/stories/misc/nbn_thumb.png

The National Broadcassting Network (NBN) Channel 8 is the first local TV station in Caraga Region

layo ra kaayo among canteen sa una compared ani, hehehe.

http://www.urios.edu.ph/images/stories/banner_092210/images_09222010-1.jpg

diba naa man exisiting NBN sa holy child colleges ba to... na dati ang Marjeds ang nag franchise... government owned pero private ang nag franchise dili ka afford ang BXU govt. hahaha diha baya intawon ko nag work sa una... broadcaster... hhahahaha na remember na sad... :bash:

murag dili na ni kaabot sa Butuan no? i mean dili na kaabot ang signal...

http://agusandelsur.gov.ph/2010/images/stories/misc/nbn_thumb.png

The National Broadcassting Network (NBN) Channel 8 is the first local TV station in Caraga Region

sosyal... :cheers:

layo ra kaayo among canteen sa una compared ani, hehehe.

http://www.urios.edu.ph/images/stories/banner_092210/images_09222010-1.jpg

wala ko idea reg. nakita lang nako ni sa website sa ADS.

diba naa man exisiting NBN sa holy child colleges ba to... na dati ang Marjeds ang nag franchise... government owned pero private ang nag franchise dili ka afford ang BXU govt. hahaha diha baya intawon ko nag work sa una... broadcaster... hhahahaha na remember na sad... :bash:

murag dili na ni kaabot sa Butuan no? i mean dili na kaabot ang signal...

mo lang, hehehe. naa pa gyud na sila kiosk nga gabaligya burgers and pizza. kanang naa'y blue og atop.

sosyal... :cheers:

NBN was innaugurated back 2003 by Marjeds. Tapos karon gi operate na sa HCCB... so kanang sa ADS ang government mismo ang nag operate sa NBN... good... :cheers: ambot lang kung visible ba ning NBN Butuan sa entire Butuan.. kay so far kung dili ko mo gamit og Cignal murag wa ko kabantay nga naay NBN.... so, nawala na ang news and current affairs sa dating NBN-Marjeds.. maayo ra... hahaha kay way lami... :lol::lol::lol: bisaya ra kaayo... pero nice ang ilang FM...

wala ko idea reg. nakita lang nako ni sa website sa ADS.

at least napakinabangan sad sa mga students sa FSUU depsite sa kamahal sa tuition and aside sa quality education... layo ras tinuod jud basta public... ang CSU haha aw... no comments nalang... :lol: buhi pa gihapon ang CSU canteen naa lumbay sa CAS Building... murag pila na ka dekada mao ra man gihapon... hehehehe

mo lang, hehehe. naa pa gyud na sila kiosk nga gabaligya burgers and pizza. kanang naa'y blue og atop.

http://agusandelsur.gov.ph/2010/images/stories/misc/nbn_thumb.png

The National Broadcassting Network (NBN) Channel 8 is the first local TV station in Caraga Region

Typographical error lang siguro ni. Even in Agusan del Sur dugay ra man nga naay Channel 10 which carries the programs of TV5.

NBN was innaugurated back 2003 by Marjeds. Tapos karon gi operate na sa HCCB... so kanang sa ADS ang government mismo ang nag operate sa NBN... good... :cheers: ambot lang kung visible ba ning NBN Butuan sa entire Butuan.. kay so far kung dili ko mo gamit og Cignal murag wa ko kabantay nga naay NBN.... so, nawala na ang news and current affairs sa dating NBN-Marjeds.. maayo ra... hahaha kay way lami... :lol::lol::lol: bisaya ra kaayo... pero nice ang ilang FM...

Pareha na ug power ang NBN-HCCB 9, GMA-NMBS 7, ABS-CBN 11 ug TV5-PECBC 13. puros na sila 1K. pero medyo kulang ug technical staff ang HCCB, wla nila maoptimize ang broadcast quality sa ila transmitter.

ah i see... kay ang visible nga TV stations nga makita locally sa among brgy ha... GMA og ABS ra gyod... i mean kanang clear jud ha... like HD...

Dapat unta mag lain na ang GMA... kanang regional network nga jud like ABS... I hope madayon na ang TV 5 walay nay harang harang...

Pareha na ug power ang NBN-HCCB 9, GMA-NMBS 7, ABS-CBN 11 ug TV5-PECBC 13. puros na sila 1K. pero medyo kulang ug technical staff ang HCCB, wla nila maoptimize ang broadcast quality sa ila transmitter.

welcome to this thread @ jan8t...

here's the info posted by msbunnybxu...

ARIANOS INN & RESTAURANT
Km.3, BAAN
Butuan City

WIFI HOTSPOT & WIDE PARKING SPACE
Contact # (085) 342-7482

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/dsc05398d.jpg

THEIR ROOMS & PARKING IS LOCATED @ THE BACK OF THIS BUILDING

oist kani nga establishment sa Baan Riverside ni na belong kay dul rane sa amo a..og dili sa Baan Km3...sa may ti ilan ra bya ne sa Magsaysay Viaduct..

part naman cguro na sya sa Baan km 3 Bert... kay taman ra baya ang Baan Riverside sa may old Petron or Shell?

sir reg, ngano gidivert man ang mga buses pasulod ug pagawas butuan gikan davao?

what do you mean? wala ko kabantay ana kay wa ko diha :lol:

sir reg, ngano gidivert man ang mga buses pasulod ug pagawas butuan gikan davao?

i was able to watched the news edition TV PATROL CARAGA, they intervied Vice Mayor Fortun about the abrupt stoppage of the city's vital project like the SOUTH SUPERMARKET AND TERMINAL ,THE CITY HALL'S LEGISLATIVE BLDG AND THE BUTUAN HISTORICAL PARK..the reason for such move because those project having technical problem, 3 national office refuted like dpwh, coa , and neda that they found the proponent project lacking necessary papers. the city government were unable to set the exact date for its resumptions.

part naman cguro na sya sa Baan km 3 Bert... kay taman ra baya ang Baan Riverside sa may old Petron or Shell?

di jud kai ang marker sa Bgy. 3 sa onahan paman..tan awa ng marker gkan ka sa Baan 3 makita na nemosa mai right side..dihha sa may mga daghay balay..mag cge bja kog laag diha nga dapit sa ona..daghan kog kaila dihang dapita..in fact kana dha nga logar gi tawag nag Baan 2...anga mga tao diha sa Riverside mamotar kun pili ay na.

This one makes me mad :bash::lol: so hope na ma resolve na ni nila... kay sayang... :ohno:

i was able to watched the news edition TV PATROL CARAGA, they intervied Vice Mayor Fortun about the abrupt stoppage of the city's vital project like the SOUTH SUPERMARKET AND TERMINAL ,THE CITY HALL'S LEGISLATIVE BLDG AND THE BUTUAN HISTORICAL PARK..the reason for such move because those project having technical problem, 3 national office refuted like dpwh, coa , and neda that they found the proponent project lacking necessary papers. the city government were unable to set the exact date for its resumptions.

sir reg, ngano gidivert man ang mga buses pasulod ug pagawas butuan gikan davao?

gi repair man jud ang Magsaysay Bridge , pero as of this moment..maagi nag mga 4 wheels nga sakyanan..maayo ontag permanente ng tanang 6 wheelers nga sakyanan didto na sa Diosdado Macapagal Bridge mo agi aron ma bibbo pud didto..kay boot huna huna on tigowang na nga MAGSAYSAY BRDG.bisag onsaon repair na ngaran nah..

what do you mean? wala ko kabantay ana kay wa ko diha :lol:

humn..diba dati from ampayon straight na jud na ang bus hangtud moagi sa bridge then mag agi pa sa cathedral..pero karon, lahi naman ang agianan..

This one makes me mad :bash::lol: so hope na ma resolve na ni nila... kay sayang... :ohno:

blame that for the previous admin kay wala gi klaro daan ang papeles kun wah pa nag review ang national govt pffices..di na makit an..ang importante karon..mahoman na onta ng pag review og onta.molahotay na kay mi ingon man si VM FURTON nga madayon jod na oi..ma delay lang..

aw mao ba? hehehe dili man jud ko tig laag anang dapita og dili sad ko sweto... hehehehe

di jud kai ang marker sa Bgy. 3 sa onahan paman..tan awa ng marker gkan ka sa Baan 3 makita na nemosa mai right side..dihha sa may mga daghay balay..mag cge bja kog laag diha nga dapit sa ona..daghan kog kaila dihang dapita..in fact kana dha nga logar gi tawag nag Baan 2...anga mga tao diha sa Riverside mamotar kun pili ay na.

ah kay under rehabilitation ang Magsaysay Bridge... so kadtong gikan sa Davao, Surigao to BXU... didto na sila mo agi sa new bridge... pero as what bxu-angelc said that maagian na ang old bridge...

humn..diba dati from ampayon straight na jud na ang bus hangtud moagi sa bridge then mag agi pa sa cathedral..pero karon, lahi naman ang agianan..

well, past is past naman unta no pero no surprise kung ing ana ang nahitabo sa mga mega projects sa BXU nga under constructions.. hope nga ma resolve nila soon... sus.... ang boardwalk project kay gi expect ra ba unta to mag soft opening this december... nja naunsa naman ni???? :bash:

blame that for the previous admin kay wala gi klaro daan ang papeles kun wah pa nag review ang national govt pffices..di na makit an..ang importante karon..mahoman na onta ng pag review og onta.molahotay na kay mi ingon man si VM FURTON nga madayon jod na oi..ma delay lang..

ganahan sad ko didto mo agi ang mga PUJ kay nice ang view... ma fresh imong huna huna... :) pero sama sa mga nag dali jud like students, na prefer jud sila mo agi sa main highway....


gi repair man jud ang Magsaysay Bridge , pero as of this moment..maagi nag mga 4 wheels nga sakyanan..maayo ontag permanente ng tanang 6 wheelers nga sakyanan didto na sa Diosdado Macapagal Bridge mo agi aron ma bibbo pud didto..kay boot huna huna on tigowang na nga MAGSAYSAY BRDG.bisag onsaon repair na ngaran nah..

Butuan to set up science high school
by Noel B. Najarro

Butuan City (13 October) -- The local government unit in this city is "very keen" on putting up a science high school in the locality.

This was recently announced by Butuan City Vice Mayor Lawrence Lemuel "Law" Fortun, before a large audience of city schools division officials, educators, barangay officials, parents and students who attended the 15th Division Schools Press Conference, held at Obrero Elementary School recently.

Vice Mayor Fortun, who came with the city council's education committee chair Hon. Erwin Dano; has represented Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante as the guest of honor and speaker on the said gathering, whom he said was attending to "some equally very important concerns that demands his attention" at his office.

Among the "good news" though, which he had announced before reading the mayor's message for the occasion, was the earnest planning of the local government which is underway to put up a branch of the Philippine Science High School here in the city.

He said that among the requirements of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) for the granting of such is a 5-hectare property donation for such purpose. He added that this is among the concerns being worked out by the city government for when this will be realized, qualified high school students here in the city or even in the region will need not go to Davao, Iligan or Manila in order to avail of such privileged studies.

He also said that the mayor may soon leave for Manila within the week, in which among his purpose of going there will be to lobby with the DOST Secretary for the realization of such plan of the city government.

Meanwhile, the vice-mayor also mentioned that two weeks ago, the mayor together with him and some city officials met with a team representative of a local investor who wanted to put up another mall in the city in order to finalize the details, and hopefully by November of this year, Fortun said, the group may hold the ground-breaking of their projected investment. The construction works may follow immediately and the project according to him is expected to be completed by November or December of 2011. The project he said may benefit a thousand workers which may also represent about a thousand families.

Another local investment in the offing, he said, is the 300-hectare banana plantation project in Brgy. Cabcabon, which may also employ hundreds of workers that can be translated into another hundreds of family beneficiaries.

The mayor, Fortun said is pre-occupied with inviting investors to pour in investments here in the city in order to generate jobs for the people. He mentioned that when the new administration assumed office in July this year, among the quandaries they had faced was the lack of employment. He cited that the even at the city hall at present, there are 6,000 applicants for the 700 vacated job orders. (The Butuan Star/PIA-Caraga)

this kind of project is long over due sokad pa sa pag ka tokod sa Butuan Isip Regional Center..this one is much needed..we shpuld make this proposal a reality...:)

demodo, naa ka karon sa BXU Bert? kita man kag TV Patrol Caraga.... :banana: birahi ang mga photo photo diha....

blame that for the previous admin kay wala gi klaro daan ang papeles kun wah pa nag review ang national govt pffices..di na makit an..ang importante karon..mahoman na onta ng pag review og onta.molahotay na kay mi ingon man si VM FURTON nga madayon jod na oi..ma delay lang..

Diba ang Philippine Science High School is under Univeristy of Philippines system? or lahi sya?

this kind of project is long over due sokad pa sa pag ka tokod sa Butuan Isip Regional Center..this one is much needed..we shpuld make this proposal a reality...:)

sa karon nga administration sa BXU, murag makita nato nga naay transparency.... Hope nga mabutang jud sa maayong projects ang mga funds request from the national government...

big dissapointment jud ang computerization sa NSO labi na sa pag kuha og mga dukomento sama sa birth cert, marriage contract, cenomar, etc, kay mag cge ka off line ila system...:bash:

onsa may gipang bohat sa csr team.. nag tanga ra cguro..ila man tah neng tarbaho a..^^:ohno:

Diba ang Philippine Science High School is under Univeristy of Philippines system? or lahi sya?

Dept of Science and Technology ang may hawak sa PHIL. SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL..in fact kasagaran sa mga PSHS na building ay katabi lang ng DOST..

i have tried already to get paper works sa NSO og didto pa sila sa may Ochoa Ave nga location.. i dont know karon kung asa na sila dapit... so far, wala man nag daut daut ang system... basin naay mga data nga need na e-transfer sa separate hard drive kay dahan na cguro naka stored sa ilang system.. .not sure kung they're using PDF file... which i think dakung dagdag sa data files nga ma stored sa hard drive.

big dissapointment jud ang computerization sa NSO labi na sa pag kuha og mga dukomento sama sa birth cert, marriage contract, cenomar, etc, kay mag cge ka off line ila system...:bash:

onsa may gipang bohat sa csr team.. nag tanga ra cguro..ila man tah neng tarbaho a..^^:ohno:

demodo, naa ka karon sa BXU Bert? kita man kag TV Patrol Caraga.... :banana: birahi ang mga photo photo diha....

na a bitaw ko sa BXU... i'll try mag upload og mga photo..:)

i have tried already to get paper works sa NSO og didto pa sila sa may Ochoa Ave nga location.. i dont know karon kung asa na sila dapit... so far, wala man nag daut daut ang system... basin naay mga data nga need na e-transfer sa separate hard drive kay dahan na cguro naka stored sa ilang system.. .not sure kung they're using PDF file... which i think dakung dagdag sa data files nga ma stored sa hard drive.

naa naman sila sa duol sa Montilla Blvd..likod ra sa Mister Donut..

ang NSO MANILA man ang ma blame kay ang software nila ang naa ay problem ang pad administer nila sa data hinay, fequent na mag ka offline dri sa nso caraga..

hmmm... so i have an idea now kung asa dapit nila itukod ang Philippine Science Highschool... hahaha agoi pag kalayo kaayo... it's inside the Caraga State University Main Campus... luag pa kaayo didto...


Dept of Science and Technology ang may hawak sa PHIL. SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL..in fact kasagaran sa mga PSHS na building ay katabi lang ng DOST..

:) walay mini-EB ninyo diha nila Bob?

na a bitaw ko sa BXU... i'll try mag upload og mga photo..:)

mabusy kaayo na diha kay ang mga taga entire Agusan and parts of Surigao diha man mag kuhaan og papeles...

naa naman sila sa duol sa Montilla Blvd..likod ra sa Mister Donut..

ang NSO MANILA man ang ma blame kay ang software nila ang naa ay problem ang pad administer nila sa data hinay, fequent na mag ka offline dri sa nso caraga..

Good news....

Road from crossing Tiniwisan to Cabcabon - concreting proposal is already signed by Pimentel.. i dont know kung senador or usa sa mga representatives...naa na daw funds.... not only that.. before mag Cabcabon, padulong sa among lugar sa may Lower Tiniwisan is also included for the concreting up to brgy Silad... :cheers: hayyyy sa wakas... for how many years been neglected the proposals... and here we go... ang akong ka worryhan kay ang mga taga suok suok nga bahin sa bukid.. basin mamalhin na sila duol sa dalan.. :lol:

Good news....

Road from crossing Tiniwisan to Cabcabon - concreting proposal is already signed by Pimentel.. i dont know kung senador or usa sa mga representatives...naa na daw funds.... not only that.. before mag Cabcabon, padulong sa among lugar sa may Lower Tiniwisan is also included for the concreting up to brgy Silad... :cheers: hayyyy sa wakas... for how many years been neglected the proposals... and here we go... ang akong ka worryhan kay ang mga taga suok suok nga bahin sa bukid.. basin mamalhin na sila duol sa dalan.. :lol:

good news....the sooner it will materlize the better imagine the economic benefit for the city...agricultural product will be deliver in less time,this road is also an alternate route going to bgy.Ampayon,Surigao..

Indeed! murag halos katunga sa land area sa Tiniwisan kay ricefields and others... so matagaan jud ug insaktong alternatives ang mga mag uuma... dili na da sila mag lisod... 3 baranggays will be benefited... same with Pigdaulan and Lemon areas... na alleviate ang ilang status because of the infra.... :cheers:

good news....the sooner it will materlize the better imagine the economic benefit for the city...agricultural product will be deliver in less time,this road is also an alternate route going to bgy.Ampayon,Surigao..

ah kay under rehabilitation ang Magsaysay Bridge... so kadtong gikan sa Davao, Surigao to BXU... didto na sila mo agi sa new bridge... pero as what bxu-angelc said that maagian na ang old bridge...

aw..thanks sa info. kaya pala kay girepair pa..:okay:

ah i see... kay ang visible nga TV stations nga makita locally sa among brgy ha... GMA og ABS ra gyod... i mean kanang clear jud ha... like HD...

Dapat unta mag lain na ang GMA... kanang regional network nga jud like ABS... I hope madayon na ang TV 5 walay nay harang harang...

Dako kaayo ang impact para sa NMBS ug PECBC kung magput-up na ug company owned stations ang GMA ug TV5. Siguro mamili na pod sila from IBC, RPN, SBN, RJTV kung unsa ila i-carry nga programming.

Diba ang Philippine Science High School is under Univeristy of Philippines system? or lahi sya?

independent siya Rex pero under sa DOST iya funds.

big dissapointment jud ang computerization sa NSO labi na sa pag kuha og mga dukomento sama sa birth cert, marriage contract, cenomar, etc, kay mag cge ka off line ila system...:bash:

onsa may gipang bohat sa csr team.. nag tanga ra cguro..ila man tah neng tarbaho a..^^:ohno:

maybe ang problema nila is ang link from the regional office to the central office. Anyway, kung naa ka internet access pwede ra online nimo irequest Bert. Tapos magbayad lang sa authorized payment centers like BDO. You will receive the document by expessmail. After 2 days I got my birth certificate through this process last year. Naay separate processing section sa Central Office for this kind of service.

layo ra kaayo among canteen sa una compared ani, hehehe.

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nice and classy...but the name (FSUU Caf) is a product of TINAPULAN..

it should have been clearly spelled FSUU Cafe since its a cafe representing an academe

Yep! I agree with you... dapat URIAN CAFE... or Urios Cafe....

nice and classy...but the name (FSUU Caf) is a product of TINAPULAN..

it should have been clearly spelled FSUU Cafe since its a cafe representing an academe

sa press release sa GMA7, wala man naapil ang BXU as part of their development. Wala pa cguro nahuman ang contract nila with SJIT.

Dako kaayo ang impact para sa NMBS ug PECBC kung magput-up na ug company owned stations ang GMA ug TV5. Siguro mamili na pod sila from IBC, RPN, SBN, RJTV kung unsa ila i-carry nga programming.

ah ok.. so it's really good na under sila sa DOST para ang tuloy tuloy ang development... I hope dili sila sulod sa CSU mag butang og building... kay haskang layo-a didto... dapat within the city proper... Libertad, Villa Kananga... kay kung didto sila sa may new DOST Regional HQj... sus mo sakay pag trisikad... layo pa mga estimated 2 km from the gate.

independent siya Rex pero under sa DOST iya funds.

Manobos decorate RP's tallest tree for Christmas10/16/2010 | 05:22 PM

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Members of a tribe in Mindanao are now preparing one of the Philippines' tallest trees to become the country's tallest Christmas tree.

The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines reported Saturday the Manobo tribe is decorating the giant Toog tree with 1,001 Christmas lights.

Toog tree in Alegria village, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur, listed as the world's 3rd tallest tree will be launched on October 18 as the country’s tallest Christmas tree. by Margarita Candido."But before the official 'switching on' of the thousand-and-one Christmas lights decorating the natural-grown giant of a tree, the tribes folk will first perform a ritual asking the permission of the spirits to allow them to 'energize' the tree, which once grew in abundance all over Agusan del Sur," the CBCP said in its news site Saturday.

The lighting of the giant Christmas tree will signal the official start of the Christmas season in Barangay Alegria, which hosts the “third tallest tree in the world."

Gov. Adolph Edward Plaza is expected to formally unveil the Toog Christmas Tree, touted as the tallest Christmas Tree in the country.

The Toog tree, which grows just beside the national highway in Alegria, was recorded to be 65 meters (280 feet) high.

Following its unveiling on October 18, it will officially surpass Tagum’s famous Christmas Tree, which once held the record as the Philippines’ tallest Christmas Tree at 153 feet.

"Gov. Plaza has ordered his chief-of-staff to have the tree officially measured," the CBCP said.

From afar, commuters can easily see the Toog tree.

Mayor Jenny de Asis said the “Toog Christmas Tree project" is the initiative of the officials of Barangay Alegria.

Following the publication by a Cagayan de Oro City-based local daily of the picture of the giant tree, hundreds of commuters and visitors and passersby would stop and stare at it in awe. Some even had their pictures taken before the giant tree.

The Toog tree (Petersianthus quadrialatus) or Philippine Rosewood is also known as Kapullan in the Visayas region or Magtalisai in the Samar-Leyte area. It belongs to the Lecythidaceae family.

It is a deciduous, medium-sized to fairly large tree that grows up to more than 40 meters tall and more than 100 cm in diameter.

The trunk is straight, cylindrical, branch-less with a length of 20-30 meters.

In the Philippines, it is considered a vanishing timber.

Alegria barangay chairman Solomon Rufila believes the tree has survived for more than one hundred years and is considered a living memento from the past and a testimony to the love of the people of Alegria to protect the environment, a local reporter on Saturday told GMANews.TV.

Rufila and his brother Engineer Cesar Rufila introduced the idea to the barangay council that the Toog tree be decorated as a living Christmas tree.

The council accepted the idea and solicited funds from businessmen and other wealthy individuals throughout San Francisco to buy the trimmings and other gadgets to beautify the tree.

Work on the tree began on the second week of September with the festooning of different colored light bulbs around it. A villager named Egie volunteered to lug the wire with the light bulbs and climbed the three to the top where he spent two hours to complete his task. Below, some 30 other volunteers wound and strung the small light bulbs.

The initial lighting of the 420 sets of 100 Christmas light bulbs of various colors was made on September 27.

On that day, Manobo datus and their abyans led by their most influential leader Datu Bardo Bando, popularly known as Kumander Kalbo, presided over a tribal ritual to invoke the good will of the spirits living on the tree.

Kagawad Trinidad S. Cuyubao told a local newspaper Periodico News Network (PNN) that hundreds of people within and outside the village turned out en masse to gaze at the blinking colorful display that night of Sept 27. — with a report by Margarita Candido/LBG, GMANews.TV

decorating the Philippines most natural skyscraper for Christmas ^^

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hope we can see the tree during night time...

decorating the Philippines most natural skyscraper for Christmas ^^

even they lost it's cityhoood, they still remain city in their hearth.... kung wala nila gi push ang pagka city nila... dili makita ang mga bag-o nga developments nila... at least naay progress sa ilang lugar... hope next time maka come up na sila og insaktong higayon para ma qualify na sila.. taas man og pangandoi ang Mayor Corvera... he's really pushing private investors to invest sa ilang lugar.. usa na ang pag convince sa Gaisano....

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tuloy na jud ilang gaisano sa ilang lugar?:banana:

even they lost it's cityhoood, they still remain city in their hearth.... kung wala nila gi push ang pagka city nila... dili makita ang mga bag-o nga developments nila... at least naay progress sa ilang lugar... hope next time maka come up na sila og insaktong higayon para ma qualify na sila.. taas man og pangandoi ang Mayor Corvera... he's really pushing private investors to invest sa ilang lugar.. usa na ang pag convince sa Gaisano....