Cable-stayed bridge perhaps?

Butuan's Second Bridge will find itself without a pair here in Mindanao as the newest revision of Panguil Bay Bridge will no longer be using cable stayed type or the suspension type.....Hopefully Samal Bridge once approved will be either cable stayed or suspension types of designs..

Butuan's Second Bridge will find itself without a pair here in Mindanao as the newest revision of Panguil Bay Bridge will no longer be using cable stayed type or the suspension type.....Hopefully Samal Bridge once approved will be either cable stayed or suspension types of designs..

Sounds interesting about Samal Bridge to connect Davao City. If this will be materialized pretty soon, I would say, Mindanao can dominate the tourist attaction of the entire nation. Biruin mo sa sobrang haba ng bridge na kung maumpisan or kung matapos na yan, it looks nice cguro lalo na cguro pag cable stayed yan tas may kunting hawig don sa san juanico bridge ung mejo mag cucurve ng kunti.... Damn! Can't wait to see that...

:nuts: good noon butuan!.....:banana:

mingaw man hong thread ta ngani.... where's anyone goes from here???:ohno:

asa man taga surigao na madjaw gid hong mga batasan.....hehehe jokes...jokes.

gwency..you are a rare breed...I rarely encounter someone from Butuan who speaks the ancient Butuanon language....

Yup... bihira ko nang marining mga tao mag butuanon.

nindot pag kuha sa bridge... murag photoshopped. hehe.. pero dili diay.... cool! way to go!

Yup... bihira ko nang marining mga tao mag butuanon.

yup..its a sad fact that the language is one of the most endangered languages in the world today.....but the government hasnt done much to salvage this rare tongue

asa man taga surigao na madjaw gid hong mga batasan.....hehehe jokes...jokes.

gwency, palihug ajao pag-singod nan jaon kay dili baja tanan taga surigao yaot nan batasan. sige ako nagbasa sa ijo thread kay isa man ini sa ato mga source para makabayo kita kun unoy kalamboan na nan ato kada syudad. sa sunod mag amping sab anay kita nan ato mga panultihon maski binuang ra jaon kay dili ra baja kamo ra o isa ra katawo ang nan sin basa nan ini na thread daghan sab baja. ma joke o dili, dili sab tana kita mag sulti nan singod na jaon.

i think this is a SUSPENSION BRIDGE....:) nice pic.... makes me wanna go and visit....:cheers:

very nice, mura siya ug second mandaue bridge. nindot kaayo.

wouldn't be right to say it is the most modern bridge in Mindanao?... this is post no. 1001...so I guess it's Thread No. 6 for Butuan?

BUTUAN

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The City of Butuan is the regional center area of the Caraga Region and one of the growth areas in Mindanao in the Philippines. It is located at the northeastern part of Agusan Valley in northern Mindanao, sprawling across the Agusan River. It is bounded to the north, west and south by Agusan del Norte, to the east by Agusan del Sur and to the northwest by Butuan Bay.

As early as the 10th century, people from Butuan had already established trading relations with the Kingdom of Champa (now southern Vietnam) and Srivijaya empire of Java.

By the 11th century, Butuan was the center of trade and commerce in the Philippines. The evidence to prove this fact is the discovery of 9 balangays (the Butuan Boat) and other archeological find in the vicinities of Butuan City, particularly in Ambangan, Libertad near the old El Rio de Butuan and Masao River.

Much controversy and debate have been generated with regard to the holding of the first mass. Whether it was held in Limasawa, Leyte or in Masao, Butuan City. It is sure, however, that Ferdinand Magellan did drop anchor by the mouth of Agusan River in 1521 and held mass to commemorate the event.

The first municipal election in Butuan took place on March 1902 in accordance with Public Law No. 82 which coincided with the American occupation of the place.

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, Butuan was razed to the ground when the guerilla forces attacked the enemy garrison during the middle of 1943. On October 20, 1948, still recovering from the war, the entire municipality was ruined by a fire.

The boom of the logging industry during the 1950s up the middle of 1970s has made Butuan the "Timber City of the South". The outcome of which was the influx of business and fortune seekers from other provinces. The once lethargic town suddenly became a bustling locality. The flourishing logging industry inspired and prompted Congressman Marcos M. Calo to file a bill converting Butuan into a city. On August 2, 1950, Butuan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 523 otherwise known as the City Charter of Butuan. Butuan was re classified in 1985 into Highly Urbanized City Status. By February 25, 1995 an act converted the four provinces of Northeastern Mindanao into the CARAGA Region, with BUTUAN City as the Regional Center.

From being a chartered city, Butuan was reclassified into a highly urbanized city on February 7, 1985 pursuant to the provision of section 166 and 168 of Local Government code of 1997 and Memorandum circular 83-49 of the ministry of local Government. The re-classification was based on its outcome and population as certified by the ministry of finance and national census and statistics office.

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Is this one of the ancient artifacts that Butuan Museum boast at all? As what I have observed, this golden buddha image is of Indian, Champa, or Javan origin. ^^

Anyways, have you heard any plan that KCCC Mall will expand her domain in Butuan?

hellooooo.. BUTUAN thread forum im back.

where's hte people here??....hehe

nansi ba hong latest ta ngani butuan trade?? im so..so sad for always behind ngani man gud ko hong manila pasingod..hehehe BUSY to work thats why i did not get some latest dvelopment of BLOOMING BUTUAN...POST nman kayo latest PIC regarding new improvement hong butuan our home town city.. THANKS.......

SO SORRY.. filino hehe uno man tagkalain mo jaon filino.. I DONT MEAN IT..that was only for KIDDING.. i know the most attitude of many surigaonon, because my mother is one of the many surigaonon's PRIDE.and not only that SHE came from LIBJO, now newly called ALBOR....and I was being there late 90's. i was there travelled several times to vesit my uncle and aunties. my mother came from the prominent politecians family in albor where whose now a municipality incumbent mayor SONNY LLAMERA and his DECEASED father LAMBERTO LLAMERA who was undefeated MAYORIAL RACE since 60's...thats why i also love not only a butuanon but ofcourse surigaonon inbehalf of my mother's originited place.. but my heart are so close to butuanon cuz, i was BORN this place, my eye's open free w/ this beautiful city so my PRIDE LEFT in there.. hehehe......... PEACE na ta

SO SORRY.. filino hehe uno man tagkalain mo jaon filino.. I DONT MEAN IT..that was only for KIDDING.. i know the most attitude of many surigaonon, because my mother is one of the many surigaonon's PRIDE.and not only that SHE came from LIBJO, now newly called ALBOR....and I was being there late 90's. i was there travelled several times to vesit my uncle and aunties. my mother came from the prominent politecians family in albor where whose now a municipality incumbent mayor SONNY LLAMERA and his DECEASED father LAMBERTO LLAMERA who was undefeated MAYORIAL RACE since 60's...thats why i also love not only a butuanon but ofcourse surigaonon inbehalf of my mother's originited place.. but my heart are so close to butuanon cuz, i was BORN this place, my eye's open free w/ this beautiful city so my PRIDE LEFT in there.. hehehe......... PEACE na ta

oic, well ok lang. anyway nice to hear your from the province of dinagat islands, as what they call it now. actually ako mga kaliwat gikan sab didto, from cagdianao also came from the prominent piliticians family too. i always visited that island for our annual clan reunion. however i now live in mainland surigao, i frequently visited butuan city kay naa man sad me balay sa butuan somewhere at libertad, along the national highway, that is why i knew naman a little about butuan, just a little lang naman. but my knowledge is very limited as far butuan development is concern kay most of my time spend it in surigao coz my business is doing great man pud diri.

anyway, i love both cities but you just cant compare the two coz they cater on different aspects lalo na sa business investments. surigao is more on tourism and mining and other heavy related industries. that is why the whole of nonoc island was declared as special economic zone for heavy industries. butuan naman caters sa lain nga aspects but it is not fair (for me) for butuan to be compared only to surigao city coz category based its a fact that butuan is regions 13 regional center, though surigao is not far behind.

where can i find the butuan museum (where these artifacts are housed)? :cheers:

BUTUAN

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The City of Butuan is the regional center area of the Caraga Region and one of the growth areas in Mindanao in the Philippines. It is located at the northeastern part of Agusan Valley in northern Mindanao, sprawling across the Agusan River. It is bounded to the north, west and south by Agusan del Norte, to the east by Agusan del Sur and to the northwest by Butuan Bay.

As early as the 10th century, people from Butuan had already established trading relations with the Kingdom of Champa (now southern Vietnam) and Srivijaya empire of Java.

By the 11th century, Butuan was the center of trade and commerce in the Philippines. The evidence to prove this fact is the discovery of 9 balangays (the Butuan Boat) and other archeological find in the vicinities of Butuan City, particularly in Ambangan, Libertad near the old El Rio de Butuan and Masao River.

Much controversy and debate have been generated with regard to the holding of the first mass. Whether it was held in Limasawa, Leyte or in Masao, Butuan City. It is sure, however, that Ferdinand Magellan did drop anchor by the mouth of Agusan River in 1521 and held mass to commemorate the event.

The first municipal election in Butuan took place on March 1902 in accordance with Public Law No. 82 which coincided with the American occupation of the place.

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, Butuan was razed to the ground when the guerilla forces attacked the enemy garrison during the middle of 1943. On October 20, 1948, still recovering from the war, the entire municipality was ruined by a fire.

The boom of the logging industry during the 1950s up the middle of 1970s has made Butuan the "Timber City of the South". The outcome of which was the influx of business and fortune seekers from other provinces. The once lethargic town suddenly became a bustling locality. The flourishing logging industry inspired and prompted Congressman Marcos M. Calo to file a bill converting Butuan into a city. On August 2, 1950, Butuan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 523 otherwise known as the City Charter of Butuan. Butuan was re classified in 1985 into Highly Urbanized City Status. By February 25, 1995 an act converted the four provinces of Northeastern Mindanao into the CARAGA Region, with BUTUAN City as the Regional Center.

From being a chartered city, Butuan was reclassified into a highly urbanized city on February 7, 1985 pursuant to the provision of section 166 and 168 of Local Government code of 1997 and Memorandum circular 83-49 of the ministry of local Government. The re-classification was based on its outcome and population as certified by the ministry of finance and national census and statistics office.

BUTUAN

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The City of Butuan is the regional center area of the Caraga Region and one of the growth areas in Mindanao in the Philippines. It is located at the northeastern part of Agusan Valley in northern Mindanao, sprawling across the Agusan River. It is bounded to the north, west and south by Agusan del Norte, to the east by Agusan del Sur and to the northwest by Butuan Bay.

As early as the 10th century, people from Butuan had already established trading relations with the Kingdom of Champa (now southern Vietnam) and Srivijaya empire of Java.

By the 11th century, Butuan was the center of trade and commerce in the Philippines. The evidence to prove this fact is the discovery of 9 balangays (the Butuan Boat) and other archeological find in the vicinities of Butuan City, particularly in Ambangan, Libertad near the old El Rio de Butuan and Masao River.

Much controversy and debate have been generated with regard to the holding of the first mass. Whether it was held in Limasawa, Leyte or in Masao, Butuan City. It is sure, however, that Ferdinand Magellan did drop anchor by the mouth of Agusan River in 1521 and held mass to commemorate the event.

The first municipal election in Butuan took place on March 1902 in accordance with Public Law No. 82 which coincided with the American occupation of the place.

During the Japanese occupation of the Philippines in World War II, Butuan was razed to the ground when the guerilla forces attacked the enemy garrison during the middle of 1943. On October 20, 1948, still recovering from the war, the entire municipality was ruined by a fire.

The boom of the logging industry during the 1950s up the middle of 1970s has made Butuan the "Timber City of the South". The outcome of which was the influx of business and fortune seekers from other provinces. The once lethargic town suddenly became a bustling locality. The flourishing logging industry inspired and prompted Congressman Marcos M. Calo to file a bill converting Butuan into a city. On August 2, 1950, Butuan became a city by virtue of Republic Act No. 523 otherwise known as the City Charter of Butuan. Butuan was re classified in 1985 into Highly Urbanized City Status. By February 25, 1995 an act converted the four provinces of Northeastern Mindanao into the CARAGA Region, with BUTUAN City as the Regional Center.

From being a chartered city, Butuan was reclassified into a highly urbanized city on February 7, 1985 pursuant to the provision of section 166 and 168 of Local Government code of 1997 and Memorandum circular 83-49 of the ministry of local Government. The re-classification was based on its outcome and population as certified by the ministry of finance and national census and statistics office.......more than the usual researcher......::lol: :lol: ^^ ^^

you can find the NATIONAL MUSEUM BUTUAN branch @ bgy..Doongan,Bxu @ the back of Butuan City hall complex.....

try to visit also the Balanghai Shrine Museum @ ambangan libertad.......west part of the city.....:lol: :lol: :lol: :banana: :banana: :banana:

try to visit also the Balanghai Shrine Museum @ ambangan libertad.......west part of the city.....:lol: :lol: :lol: :banana: :banana: :banana:

naglibog ko, unsa nang patsada nga word butuan or cdo kay i always hear that word sa cdo

chada, patsada .. " nice " or "very nice" or positive appreciation.. :)

naglibog ko, unsa nang patsada nga word butuan or cdo kay i always hear that word sa cdo

chada, patsada .. " nice " or "very nice" or positive appreciation.. :)

yes, i know its meaning what i want to know is, is it a butuanon word or a local word from cdo or misamis in particular?

I'm not sure.. , but chada/tsada most likely from cdo, no idea with patsada... :)

yes, i know its meaning what i want to know is, is it a butuanon word or a local word from cdo or misamis in particular?

I'm not sure.. , but chada/tsada most likely from cdo, no idea with patsada... :)

oic, but i guess tsada is a short term for patsada.......well whatever, i just hope that every local dialects must be saved from extinction.

Is this one of the ancient artifacts that Butuan Museum boast at all? As what I have observed, this golden buddha image is of Indian, Champa, or Javan origin. ^^

Anyways, have you heard any plan that KCCC Mall will expand her domain in Butuan?

it is of Indian origin...though most artifacts found in the sites are of Javan source with a few mix of Thai and Khmer..

regards KCC Mall (of Gensan and Marbel) expanding in the city..have not heard of any yet....But NCCC of Davao is...

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found this old time lapse video filmed on a hi way traffic in Libertad Butuan City...

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This is FANTASTIC! And this is what I'm takin about! It's so nice to make this as a wall paper on Butuan government website... Seems that this website is not updated and I don't know why our Local IT doesnt have latest update.

you can find the NATIONAL MUSEUM BUTUAN branch @ bgy..Doongan,Bxu @ the back of Butuan City hall complex.....

I'm not sure this Golden Tara if it still in the Museum. Even I'm from Butuan since birth, I haven't seen this Iconic image of Princess Tara of Butuan. I hope the local government will put up a huge image of Princess Tara in Rizal Plaza or they will put up in the broadwalk area facing the Balangay Image. How's that? :cheers:

This nipa wine is one of the best wine ever tastd in my entire life.... hahahaha! :lol: Grabe ka isoggggg... One shot is enough for you to be insane... hahaha... But seriously, why dont our local government develop this kind of wine who knows it will be one of the best wine that can help our economy grow. Kulang lang talaga ng support from the governemnt.

The last time we have visit the museum last may 2007, the one in the museum is the replica, according to the tour guide it was transfered to a bigger museum abroad.. due to security reasons daw.. it cost a lot ..

I'm not sure this Golden Tara if it still in the Museum. Even I'm from Butuan since birth, I haven't seen this Iconic image of Princess Tara of Butuan. I hope the local government will put up a huge image of Princess Tara in Rizal Plaza or they will put up in the broadwalk area facing the Balangay Image. How's that? :cheers:

:cheers: bitaw pre noud jud ka lalo na pag maulanan...:bash: daghan kau na sa agusan pequeño..hehehe

pre, nice lgi na LOGO ni bob.

laksoy ? the local wine that looks so clear white ? ive tried it b4, hagba ko.. 2 shots lang ..

This nipa wine is one of the best wine ever tastd in my entire life.... hahahaha! :lol: Grabe ka isoggggg... One shot is enough for you to be insane... hahaha... But seriously, why dont our local government develop this kind of wine who knows it will be one of the best wine that can help our economy grow. Kulang lang talaga ng support from the governemnt.

The last time we have visit the museum last may 2007, the one in the museum is the replica, according to the tour huide it was transfered to a bigger museum abroad.. due to security reasons daw.. it cost a lot ..

Security reasons??? I dont think so... They just want those original para sila lang ang makinabang.:ohno: I hope makuha og balik ang image para at least one of our pride...

laksoy ? the local wine that took so clear white ? ive tried it b4, hagba ko.. 2 shots lang ..

Ako gani 1 lang, murag mag asu asu akong dunggan!:lol:

bitaw, mao iya ingon, nalimot lang gyud ko asa to dapit.. basin daw kawaton sa bxu museum. :lol:

Security reasons??? I dont think so... They just want those original para sila lang ang makinabang.:ohno: I hope makuha og balik ang image para at least one of our pride...

bitaw, mao iya ingon, nalimot lang gyud ko asa to dapit.. basin daw kawaton sa bxu museum. :lol:

hahaha! mao bitaw naka-pait sa Philippines og dili lang sa BXU nga mga artifacts or whatsoever ang nawala og na transfer sa laing country and I don't know why? It seems nga dili maka stand of our own ang Philippines. It's because of security reasons? hell nooo!!! that's totally insane...:ohno:

it is of Indian origin...though most artifacts found in the sites are of Javan source with a few mix of Thai and Khmer..

regards KCC Mall (of Gensan and Marbel) expanding in the city..have not heard of any yet....But NCCC of Davao is...

Seems like many mall developers are trying to invest in BXU, sounds pretty good. Bob can you give status of the following future malls ( i would say ) in BXU:

1. Expansion of Gaisano City
2. SM City BXU
3. Ororama Center
4. Plaza Mall
5. Capitol commercial complex
6. NCCC mall
7. Robinsons BXU
8. Otis mall expansion
9. Mancao Mall??? parang out of the blue... hahaha - na mentioned lang sa akong nephew.
10. KCC mall? wow! something new!

Also food chain:

1. KFC - I love this...

This is a demand for BXU....

Magtayo kaya ako ng sariling mall... CARAGA mall!!! hehehe ang corney!!! or Balangai Mall.. tas ang design is mismo ung boat... diba.. like buja dubai.... talagang iconic ang dating ng hotel na un.. so hope na ung mga mall developer jan out there,,, creat something iconic design....

:cheers: bitaw pre noud jud ka lalo na pag maulanan...:bash: daghan kau na sa agusan pequeño..hehehe

I think we must call the attention of our BXU government to support the "LAKSOY" hahahaha... BTW, ang JOY table suace of BXU kusog kaayo sa Dubai... I used to stop by at Dubai for 2 to 3 days waiting for my flight sked to Baghdad, I've been to many malls in Dubai and I saw JOY table suace kusog daw kaayo as per pinoy na nakausap ko... Im so proud. I also asked one Canadian who actually a resident na sa Dubai and also a friend of mine... looking at her basket... 5 ketchup, toyo, vinegar all JOY... she said that bukod daw sa cheaper price masarap daw ang JOY...

Nga pala.what happened to the Golden Tara? Why was it in Chicago?..May plans ba ang local government ng Butuan to have it returned?

Nga pala.what happened to the Golden Tara? Why was it in Chicago?..May plans ba ang local government ng Butuan to have it returned?

I was gonna say! Its was long time ago i think nasa Chicago ung Golden Tara. I dont know what's their plan. Or maybe it was sold out already. :bash: under the table???... that's why replica nalang ang nasa Museum. This is not GOOD!:ohno:

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What I had heard a couple of months ago that the Otis Mall would be sold out to the the KCCC firm; thus Otis Mall would become KCCC Mall then, but with said expansion.

the joint project will be with NCCC and not with KCC....

I haven't heard of KCC venturing into the city yet...

I will try to find it out...

What I had heard a couple of months ago that the Otis Mall would be sold out to the the KCCC firm; thus Otis Mall would become KCCC Mall then, but with said expansion.

So sad:ohno: Ndi kasi maganda ang pwesto sa area na un eh and the building itself ndi rin maganda parang warahouse ang dating. Kung nakuha man ng KCCC developer ung Otis.. sana renovate nila ung whole building para at least madaming tao ang pupunta tas ung mga display pa in addition.

Seems like many mall developers are trying to invest in BXU, sounds pretty good. Bob can you give status of the following future malls ( i would say ) in BXU:

1. Expansion of Gaisano City
2. SM City BXU
3. Ororama Center
4. Plaza Mall
5. Capitol commercial complex
6. NCCC mall
7. Robinsons BXU
8. Otis mall expansion
9. Mancao Mall??? parang out of the blue... hahaha - na mentioned lang sa akong nephew.
10. KCC mall? wow! something new!

Also food chain:

1. KFC - I love this...

This is a demand for BXU....

Magtayo kaya ako ng sariling mall... CARAGA mall!!! hehehe ang corney!!! or Balangai Mall.. tas ang design is mismo ung boat... diba.. like buja dubai.... talagang iconic ang dating ng hotel na un.. so hope na ung mga mall developer jan out there,,, creat something iconic design....

Gaisano Mall expansion isnt official yet...though they have a sizable unutilized lot approx 6,000 sq meter beside their capitol side parking lot...

Ororama and SM remains landbanks of grass lands...hopefully awaiting full development soon...

Plaza Mall property is still awaiting expiry of lease from resto tenants occupying their 3 hectare lot...

likewise the government owned Capitol Commercial Complex in front of the Capitol though already land filled is awaiting capital infusion for development...

NCCC is in the deal with Chan Uy Realty for a mall expansion project of Otis Metro

while Robinsons Land was unheard of after some of its representatives came over to the city hall last year..hope to hear from them too soon

Mancao Mall?...mmmm.....maybe one way to survive is for it to buy out several down town properties for redevelopment for a down town mall...

KCC Mall Group of Gensan?.....havent heard of their interest here yet in Butuan.....will try to find out...

Nga pala.what happened to the Golden Tara? Why was it in Chicago?..May plans ba ang local government ng Butuan to have it returned?

some of the most valuable pieces of relics found in Suatan-Sosompit area and Ambago are now stored in the Banko Sentral Museum in Manila as there is no temperature controlled facility at the Butuan Regional Museum..

the past administartion of Congressman Banaag failed in securing the Golden Tara from the Chicago Museum of Natural History...although..there is a congressional request in collaboration with the Philippine Embassy and National Museum to acquire this most valuable relic and evidence of an advanced civilization of pre Hispanic Philippines

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Vista Isabel Park

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Golden Tara painting on the entrance

mga palwa daplin sa kalsada:)

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I like this building. Uhmmm it has a superb, modern architecture.^^

Is this a college building?

So sad:ohno: Ndi kasi maganda ang pwesto sa area na un eh and the building itself ndi rin maganda parang warahouse ang dating. Kung nakuha man ng KCCC developer ung Otis.. sana renovate nila ung whole building para at least madaming tao ang pupunta tas ung mga display pa in addition.


Nothing to worry. KCCC firm will renovate it with the said expansion. ^^

Laser lights for the Butuan BarHolics :cheers:
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Nothing to worry. KCCC firm will renovate it with the said expansion. ^^

Farirah, its NCCC not KCC:)

Okey! My apology, Sir!:2cents: :2cents: :2cents:

Okey! My apology, Sir!:2cents: :2cents: :2cents:

pero mas okey din if KCC Group of Gensan will pour their investments too here in Butuan..its as big possibility though...:)

If that so, that would be nice. The firm will have a big market since there are only a couple of mall in Butuan. Am I right? Is Gaisano Butuan considered to be a mall?

I like this building. Uhmmm it has a superb, modern architecture.^^

Is this a college building?

Proud to be a product of that school. Actually this school is awaiting for the conversion into Univ. hopefully this year or early next year maaprovahan na sya. My prof told me that the name would be Saint Joseph Univ or Caraga University. pero either sa mga names na yan at least there's a good news for that pretty soon.:banana:

Farirah, its NCCC not KCC:)

Hopefully, they will expand it ung main building na parang warehouse kse pangit tignan at rerenovate nila the whole area kse malaki ang space ng lugar na yan eh and hope they will put up skywalk/pedestrian kse malalapad na ang daan jan tas ang dami sasakyan.

Vista Isabel Park

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Golden Tara painting on the entrance

Asa na dapit Bob? Unsa man ang naa diha na lugar? Murag nice kaayo dira tambayan ba. Naa ba sila coffee dira? Suroy ta dira pag uli nako this December hahahaha:cheers: I miss Butuan already. It's my 3rd time vacation and I hope ma enjoy nako when I get there.

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school ni Regjeex^^

Actually, graduate na ako nong natapos yang building na yan. But its ok at least there's an improvement... on the right side of that building nanjan ung GMA 7 nag rerent at 102.3 Killer BEE FM. Sabi ng mga nephews ko jan sa SJIT na rerenovate nila yang bldg na yan same design. I hope maganda din ung isang Campus nila sa Villa kanangga ba un.. pati ung SJIT coliseum.

I think the architecture of sjit sa villa kanangga is a good design architecture... sjit pa! gipakita na nila daan sa ilang main building sa montilla... cool! way to go sjit! let's hope na ma university na sad sila para duha na ka university sa butuan! two of the biggest universities of caraga... just few block s awaya from each other. cool!

^^ good news for SJIT na Uni.. para duda na sa bxu. :) :) :)

If that so, that would be nice. The firm will have a big market since there are only a couple of mall in Butuan. Am I right? Is Gaisano Butuan considered to be a mall?

yep yep its a mall....my favorite tambayan there is Pizza Hut..

Vista Isabel Park

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Golden Tara painting on the entrance

its a bar/ restaurant daw with a few native (butuanon tones) though I havent been there yet..dunno its exact location too...

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school ni Regjeex^^

actually their main campus in North Montilla Blvd. is already filled..the whole block up to R. Calo and Villanueva is bordered with school buildings na....same with their engineering campus in T. Calo St....

That Villa Kananng Campus and Coliseum is indeed very timely for their conversion bid to a university

I think the architecture of sjit sa villa kanangga is a good design architecture... sjit pa! gipakita na nila daan sa ilang main building sa montilla... cool! way to go sjit! let's hope na ma university na sad sila para duha na ka university sa butuan! two of the biggest universities of caraga... just few block s awaya from each other. cool!

Not only SJIT also NORMISIST will also converting into univ. as per AngelC info from T5 that Cong. Aquino is pushing the said school into univ status. Mas maganda sabay sabay silang maging univ para mas masaya tas madaming fireworks... hahhaha:banana: :banana: :banana:

Clean and Green: City Hall Complex in Doongan

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Green Bank Head Office, South Montilla Blvd.

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a repost from Jameslab's photo

DFA seeks 100% hike in funds to aid OFWs

4 embassies, 2 consulates general to be opened

By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
Last updated 05:50pm (Mla time) 09/21/2007


MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday asked the Senate for a 100 percent increase in funds it uses to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

At the budget hearing, Secretary Alberto Romulo asked for PP100 million for the DFA’s assistance-to-nationals (ATN) fund next year, double this year’s P51 million; and P30 million for its legal assistance fund (LAF), double the current P15 million.

The ATN fund is usually used to repatriate undocumented OFWs who wish to go home; the repatriation costs for documented OFWs are shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

On the other hand, the LAF is used to pay for the legal fees of OFWs who find themselves in legal trouble in their host country.

“There is a need to increase these funds because right now they are almost depleted,” the secretary said.

At the same time, Romulo told the hearing of the Senate sub-committee on finance that, with its proposed 2008 budget of P10.53 billion, the department plans to open four more embassies -- in Dublin, Ireland; Lisbon, Portugal; Helsinki, Finland; and Warsaw, Poland -- and two consulates general -- in Chong Qing and Macau, both in China -- next year .

The new foreign posts, he said, are meant to assist OFWs who have begun to flock to these places and to increase the possible trade with them. In particular, he said the consulate general in Chong Qing is seen to help meet the P30-billion trade and investment targets with China by 2010.

Inside the country, Romulo also said the DFA plans to add five more regional consular offices to service the needs of passport applicants in the provinces. These are in Cotabato, Baguio, Palawan, Butuan, and Bacolod City.

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Butuan bound by airbus, balik nako pauli^^
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Butuan celebrates productivity month
by Jona L. Depositario

Butuan City (September 28) -- The Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) will be celebrating its Productivity Month on October 2007 with the theme "Improving Philippine Productivity for Global Competitiveness."

The opening salvo for the celebration will be a Press Conference to be held on October 1, 2007 at 1:30 – 4:00 pm in Carmen Hall, Almont Inland Resort, JC Aquino Avenue, Butuan City.

Topics to be discussed include the Innovativeness, Systematic, Time-conscious, Industrious, and Values for work. Also, the 5s, otherwise known as Sort, Systematize, Sweep, Sanitize/Standardize, and Self-discipline will be also discussed during the activity. Other productivity programs of the Board are also set to be tackled

DFA seeks 100% hike in funds to aid OFWs

4 embassies, 2 consulates general to be opened

By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
Last updated 05:50pm (Mla time) 09/21/2007


MANILA, Philippines -- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday asked the Senate for a 100 percent increase in funds it uses to assist overseas Filipino workers (OFWs).

At the budget hearing, Secretary Alberto Romulo asked for PP100 million for the DFA’s assistance-to-nationals (ATN) fund next year, double this year’s P51 million; and P30 million for its legal assistance fund (LAF), double the current P15 million.

The ATN fund is usually used to repatriate undocumented OFWs who wish to go home; the repatriation costs for documented OFWs are shouldered by the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration.

On the other hand, the LAF is used to pay for the legal fees of OFWs who find themselves in legal trouble in their host country.

“There is a need to increase these funds because right now they are almost depleted,” the secretary said.

At the same time, Romulo told the hearing of the Senate sub-committee on finance that, with its proposed 2008 budget of P10.53 billion, the department plans to open four more embassies -- in Dublin, Ireland; Lisbon, Portugal; Helsinki, Finland; and Warsaw, Poland -- and two consulates general -- in Chong Qing and Macau, both in China -- next year .

The new foreign posts, he said, are meant to assist OFWs who have begun to flock to these places and to increase the possible trade with them. In particular, he said the consulate general in Chong Qing is seen to help meet the P30-billion trade and investment targets with China by 2010.

Inside the country, Romulo also said the DFA plans to add five more regional consular offices to service the needs of passport applicants in the provinces. These are in Cotabato, Baguio, Palawan, Butuan, and Bacolod City.

Wow! sounds pretty good. At least sa Butuan nako mag renew sa akong passport.

Clean and Green: City Hall Complex in Doongan

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FANTASTIC! Kala ko 4 storey ung City hall, 3 lang pala pero ang ganda. Mejo madaming developments na ang Butuan for a long decades. Sana i-maintain nila ung clean and green jan sa area na yan as well as the entire metro para ndi mapabilang ang butuan don sa 30th most dirty city in the world. Like Bulacan na sabi ndi raw sila ang may pakanan ng lahat kundi ung caloocan but they must find a way to figure out kung unsa buhaton.. sana our local government mag talaga ng madaming metro aid sa lahat ng area pati don sa public market. :cheers:

Butuan bound by airbus, balik nako pauli^^
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Bob, unsa na sya na airbus PAL or CEBUPacific? wow nice to hear na may airbus na palang lumalapag sa Butuan. Sana matuloy na ung rehabilitation ng airport para mas lalong dumami mga investors and tourists. Sana pag natuloy na yan, ung pag claim ng bagahe ndi don sa sulok kukunin... :ohno: sana mag karoon ng kagaya ng NAIA aantayin nalng ung bagahe...

hello.........guys..........last Thursdays the regional capital experience an unusual tremor.....one detected around....11:45am..another registered @ 11pm...it was strong enough to awake a person asleep........anyway....Good news......the Democrito O Plaza Regional Government Center located @ Bgy.Tiniwisan was turnover by its contractor...Izumo Construction to the local government....the main 4 storey building..it now ready for occupancy.....complete amenities, with 2 elevators,lighting fixtures etc...as quoted from the report of TV PATROL CARAGA..September 27,2007:cheers: :cheers: :) :) :) :lol: :lol: :lol:

Where's boybleauXx? I miss his Butuan updates :(

the structure is much impressive than the new city hall...actually one main building....one 2 storey..BOB its your chance to visit the area a get a picture so that you can post it in the thread...^^ :banana: :banana: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

i don't know Sinjin...maybe busy....

the structure is much impressive than the new city hall...actually one main building....one 2 storey..BOB its your chance to visit the area a get a picture so that you can post it in the thread...^^ :banana: :banana: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

I dont frequent the east side of Butuan, maybe if I have some ample time....

where's your cam AngelC...its about time you put your best shots in here...:)

Bob, unsa na sya na airbus PAL or CEBUPacific? wow nice to hear na may airbus na palang lumalapag sa Butuan. Sana matuloy na ung rehabilitation ng airport para mas lalong dumami mga investors and tourists. Sana pag natuloy na yan, ung pag claim ng bagahe ndi don sa sulok kukunin... :ohno: sana mag karoon ng kagaya ng NAIA aantayin nalng ung bagahe...

I have tried the PAL early morning flight at 4 AM from Manila...it was sooo cool watching the sunrise as the plane made its final decent from 30,000 over Bantayan Cebu in preparation for the Butuan Bay approach....once over Butuan Bay, to the east is the yellow red hue of the rising sun over Diwata Mountain Ranges...

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biyahe na pud ko ha kadiyot:)
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madiyaw nga pag kani ug posing sir
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Urban Barangay Map...(partial, naputol !!):gaah:
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400 meter Baan Viaduct Span
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:cheers:
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Klaro naba sa google earth ang whole Butuan? Wala nako na try...

claro man.. dugay ra. :)

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@Rasputin.. Nag intriga ko sa imo signature bout 300 world's fastest and growing cities & urban area. Nag wonder ko why cebu is not included... kaya pala. it is based on the population diay. Wahehe.

:cheers:
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hala, looks detailed ah....bilib na gyud ko kang GearX...

you're SSCs wonder woman^^

net find : Diosdado Macapagal Bridge during its construction period
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natuwa ba ang mga tiga butuan sa bridge na ito?

so far, it's the most modern bridge ever built in Mindanao....^^

natuwa ba ang mga tiga butuan sa bridge na ito?

of course, being a landmark infrastructure and the second cable stayed bridge all over the country and the first and only in the country with the longest road span...

and has decongested the city center and the Magsaysay Bridge from heavy daily load of traffic...besides also paving the urbanization of the city's southern barangays too

but could be better if its name was simply Butuan Bridge rather than named after an influential family in malacanang

so hi-res na ang butuan ... nice :) :cheers:

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@Rasputin.. Nag intriga ko sa imo signature bout 300 world's fastest and growing cities & urban area. Nag wonder ko why cebu is not included... kaya pala. it is based on the population diay. Wahehe.

:lol: Tungod man gud na pre nga nahimong Most Liveable City of the Philippines ang Davao City ug One of the Best in Asia. Mao nga grabeh ang influx sa tao coming from anywhere... Land Area pud nga perteng dakua... One of the biggest in the wolrd... Mao na cyay hinungdan... Cheers! :cheers:

butuan should be named "the bridge capital of mindanao" .... daghan kaayo mo'g bridge diha :cheers:

400 meter Baan Viaduct Span
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butuan should be named "the bridge capital of mindanao" .... daghan kaayo mo'g bridge diha :cheers:

Daghan kay daghan man og suba:banana:

ang viaduct ba, considered ba na nga bridgE?

ang viaduct ba, considered ba na nga bridgE?

Cguro kay mo tabok man japon sa suba! :lol:

we have plenty of rivers.....and bridges.......cause we are indeed a city by the rivers..................:lol: :lol: :lol:

some List of Butuan city River system
1.Agusan River............country third longest
2.Old Rio de Libertad....according to legend the old Agusan river lies parallel
3.Baan River
4.Taguibo River...
5.Banza River...
6..man made river(cut off channel criss cross by magsaysay viaduct)
.................many other small ones.....:lol: :lol: :lol: :cheers:

we have plenty of rivers.....and bridges.......cause we are indeed a city by the rivers..................:lol: :lol: :lol:

most great cities old and new around the world grew around river systems..Butuan could become one...am very sure^^

meron pa bang mga logs na pinapadaan sa Agusan River?

some List of Butuan city River system
1.Agusan River............country third longest
2.Old Rio de Libertad....according to legend the old Agusan river lies parallel
3.Baan River
4.Taguibo River...
5.Banza River...
6..man made river(cut off channel criss cross by magsaysay viaduct)
.................many other small ones.....:lol: :lol: :lol: :cheers:

May nakalimutan ka AngelC.. Ampayon river.

most great cities old and new around the world grew around river systems..Butuan could become one...am very sure^^

I agree with you Bob. But I hope our local government will maintain cleanliness of our rivers especially Agusan river kung saan itatayo ung broadwalk. It's full of shame na madumi ung river tas ang ganda ng broadwalk. Like Marikina, ang ganda ng broadwalk nila tas ang linis ng river kse may nag mi-maintain. Im sure na susuportahan ni Mayor Daku yang project na yan... we will be amazed once matapos ung project.:) :) :)

meron pa bang mga logs na pinapadaan sa Agusan River?

No'ng umuwi ako ng May 2006 from my vacation, may nakita akong logs jan sa may malapit sa magsaysay bridge tas may kasamang kawayan... pero hindi gaanong karami ung kahoy... pero most of the time daw sabi ng kakilala kung taga DENR bibihira nalng daw ung mga logs sa river kse sa highway na raw dadaan for DENR inspection. Kaya mejo ma trafic ng konti jan sa Tiniwisan dati kse jan nilagay ung isang post ng DENR para mag inspect...

butuan should be named "the bridge capital of mindanao" .... daghan kaayo mo'g bridge diha :cheers:
very graceful structure

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near Butuan, Butuan (Philippines) by pontoy
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near Tagabaca, Butuan (Philippines) by pontoy
See in Google Earth now | Original size

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flickr find

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looks like a residential subdivision teeming with homes

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near Butuan, Butuan (Philippines) by pontoy
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I hope na kung ma rehablitate ang old bridge dapat steel cabled din ang gamitin nila para nice din.

and another one. looks like new. sattelite img dated sometime sep 2005

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but intrigued by this.

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I hope na kung ma rehablitate ang old bridge dapat steel cabled din ang gamitin nila para nice din.

and they add more lanes. this is too narrow does not match your wide cbd roads

and they add more lanes. this is too narrow does not match your wide cbd roads

Yep! that's what I thought. Masyado kseng makitid ung daan ng mga bridges. Lalo na ung new bridge mejo makitid din sya.. pero Ok lang at least meron... Pero dapat dagdagan nila kahit 2 lanes para maging 4 lanes na ang old magsaysay bridge kse parang busiest bridge ung Magsaysay eh... INSHALAH!

I hope na kung ma rehablitate ang old bridge dapat steel cabled din ang gamitin nila para nice din.

once ma rehabilitate na siya, the old Magsaysay bridge will retain its arched type steel superstructure....it will however be reinforced by adding lightweight steel at its span and base...

about additional lanes of the bridge....I think it would be better to build a new bridge to the north proximal to Magsaysay....as an added diversion of traffic flow

meron pa bang mga logs na pinapadaan sa Agusan River?

I think none now...as these logs needs to pass to several PENRO and CENRO points along the highways from agusan del sur...

I agree with you Bob. But I hope our local government will maintain cleanliness of our rivers especially Agusan river kung saan itatayo ung broadwalk. It's full of shame na madumi ung river tas ang ganda ng broadwalk. Like Marikina, ang ganda ng broadwalk nila tas ang linis ng river kse may nag mi-maintain. Im sure na susuportahan ni Mayor Daku yang project na yan... we will be amazed once matapos ung project.:) :) :)

the river looks green with all the squalor of squatters before rlocated to a big government housing in Pagatpatan...what you will see in the both sides of the riverbanks are hard wood trees...which shall soon complement the UN MDG-Butuan LGU funded Boardwalk and Heritage Park project

very graceful structure

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solid structure of stone and steel with seamless slither of grace

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looks crowded na...hope more will spread out to the suburbs

but intrigued by this.

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this could be Ideal subdivisions.....3rd phase develop by Johndorf Ventures...@ the boundary of Bgy.Libertad and Bgy. Bancasi....its near the national highway....Cdo-Bxu.:) :) :) :banana: ^^

I agree with you Bob. But I hope our local government will maintain cleanliness of our rivers especially Agusan river kung saan itatayo ung broadwalk. It's full of shame na madumi ung river tas ang ganda ng broadwalk. Like Marikina, ang ganda ng broadwalk nila tas ang linis ng river kse may nag mi-maintain. Im sure na susuportahan ni Mayor Daku yang project na yan... we will be amazed once matapos ung project.:) :) :)

worry not....it actually part of the Butuan city master plan development that all rivers starting with the major ones...Agusan river be turn into a tourist attraction.....by the way they(local govt official together with bgy.official went last year to Thailand)...they observe how Thais were able to turn their rivers into a major tourist attractions.........::) :) :) :cheers: ^^

Top 20 Schools In The Philippines (2007)

This statistics is a result of the study conducted by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), based on the average passing in the BOARD EXAMINATIONS OF ALL COURSES of all universities and colleges in the Philippines. This study is concluded every 10 years.

Eleven schools come from Luzon, two
from the Visayas and seven from
Mindanao.

1. University of the Philippines
( Diliman Campus / Luzon )

2. University of the Philippines
( Los Banos Campus / Luzon )

3. University of the Philippines
( Manila Campus / Luzon )

4. Silliman University
( Dumaguete City / Visayas)

5. Ateneo de Davao University
( Davao / Mindanao )

6. Ateneo de Manila University
( Manila / Luzon )

7. University of Sto . Tomas
( Manila / Luzon )

8. Mindanao State University
( Iligan Institute of Tech / Mindanao)

9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
( Manila / Luzon)

10. Saint Louis University
( Baguio City / Luzon )

11. University of San Carlos
( Cebu City / Visayas)

12. Xavier University
(Cagayan de Oro / Mindanao )

13. Mindanao State University
( Main-Marawi City / Mindanao )

14.Father Saturnino Urios University
( Butuan City / Mindanao )

15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
( Manila / Luzon )

16. De La Salle University
( Manila / Luzon )

17. Mapua Institute of Technology
( Manila / Luzon )

18. Adamson University
( Manila / Luzon )

19. Central Mindanao University
( Bukidnon/ Mindanao)

20. University of Southern Philippines
( Davao /Mindanao)

^^ ^^ My school.. I love Urios !! :cheers:

GO BUTUAN City Hall Employees Cheerdance 2007

A vibrant and dynamic city starts with vibrant and healthy city hall employees ^^

BUTUAN CITY HALL SPORTSFEST 2007 - The City Government of Butuan is having SPORTSFEST 2007. The event started with a CHEERDANCE Competition held October 5 @1:30 PM with a parade and later with program and cheerdance held within the City Hall Complex in Doongan. There were 6 clusters for this, the sports will end on December 5, 2007

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The rivers of Butuan City can be navigated as far as I have observed based on the pictures. I mean the rivers can be passed by commercial ships.
Therefore I find Butuan City's location not only a coastal city wherein commercial or passenger ships will dock, but a city on rivers.
I believe Butuan in the future will have this kind of state.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

Top 20 Schools In The Philippines (2007)

This statistics is a result of the study conducted by the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education (CHED), based on the average passing in the BOARD EXAMINATIONS OF ALL COURSES of all universities and colleges in the Philippines. This study is concluded every 10 years.

Eleven schools come from Luzon, two
from the Visayas and seven from
Mindanao.

1. University of the Philippines
( Diliman Campus / Luzon )

2. University of the Philippines
( Los Banos Campus / Luzon )

3. University of the Philippines
( Manila Campus / Luzon )

4. Silliman University
( Dumaguete City / Visayas)

5. Ateneo de Davao University
( Davao / Mindanao )

6. Ateneo de Manila University
( Manila / Luzon )

7. University of Sto . Tomas
( Manila / Luzon )

8. Mindanao State University
( Iligan Institute of Tech / Mindanao)

9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
( Manila / Luzon)

10. Saint Louis University
( Baguio City / Luzon )

11. University of San Carlos
( Cebu City / Visayas)

12. Xavier University
(Cagayan de Oro / Mindanao )

13. Mindanao State University
( Main-Marawi City / Mindanao )

14.Father Saturnino Urios University
( Butuan City / Mindanao )

15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines
( Manila / Luzon )

16. De La Salle University
( Manila / Luzon )

17. Mapua Institute of Technology
( Manila / Luzon )

18. Adamson University
( Manila / Luzon )

19. Central Mindanao University
( Bukidnon/ Mindanao)

20. University of Southern Philippines
( Davao /Mindanao)


BIG WOWWWW! So proud! Nalampasan ng FSUU ung mga university like in Bacolod, Adamson, PUP, St Paul and others... Go FSUU.

The rivers of Butuan City can be navigated as far as I have observed based on the pictures. I mean the rivers can be passed by commercial ships.
Therefore I find Butuan City's location not only a coastal city wherein commercial or passenger ships will dock, but a city on rivers.
I believe Butuan in the future will have this kind of state.

:applause: :applause: :applause:

actually the Port at in New Asia (riverine port) could is accomodating ships of Escano Lines plying Butuan-Cebu and Leyte routes....it has docking facilities to oil bulk carriers of Petron.......

but the Port in Masao (also in Butuan along butuan Bay) is more capable of handling bigger cargo ships....sharing load with nearby Nasipit Baseport facility

BIG WOWWWW! So proud! Nalampasan ng FSUU ung mga university like in Bacolod, Adamson, PUP, St Paul and others... Go FSUU.
i read somewhere recently one of topnotchers in national college qualiying test or was it achievement test was from butuan city. ?only in mindanao

actually the Port at in New Asia (riverine port) could is accomodating ships of Escano Lines plying Butuan-Cebu and Leyte routes....it has docking facilities to oil bulk carriers of Petron.......

but the Port in Masao (also in Butuan along butuan Bay) is more capable of handling bigger cargo ships....sharing load with nearby Nasipit Baseport facility
is agusan river navigable by big ships. and how about agusan marsh? is it accessible by this riverway?

is agusan river navigable by big ships. and how about agusan marsh? is it accessible by this riverway?

only interisland vessels the size of a typical trans asia or cokaliong boat (if you have seen it in cebu) can enter from the river mouth upstream to Poyohon district (where the riverine port is located now)....

Agusan Marsh can be accessed from Agusan del Sur hi way travel inland and taking a motorized banca

definitely correct....you are hence our beloved ancient river is heavily silted..... how i hope mega dredging project starts soon enough for the Inland port project.....:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :banana: ^^

definitely correct....you are hence our beloved ancient river is heavily silted..... how i hope mega dredging project starts soon enough for the Inland port project.....:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :banana: ^^

AngelC... asa naman ang mga pics nimo?

another good news....^^ ^^

PHASE 2 of the Butuan By Pass Highway is on the planning stage and is on the funding phase under JBIC...

This will add another 3 kilometer of hiway this time from Phase 1 (Maguinda-Tiniwisan Section) going eastwards towards the Pan Philippine Highway, Antongalon Section ...and another 5 kilometer at the eastern end of Phase 1 in Bonbon...to be connected towards Bancasi via Malalag.. kindly read the link at NEDA: http://www.neda.gov.ph/odamon/ProjectProfile.asp?ProjectId=1595

another on the feasibility stage and subject for approval is the establishment of a Major Port Terminal in Masao, Butuan...
click the link: http://www.neda.gov.ph/odamon/ProjectProfile.asp?ProjectId=1633

another good news....^^ ^^

PHASE 2 of the Butuan By Pass Highway is on the planning stage and is on the funding phase under JBIC...

This will add another 3 kilometer of hiway this time from Phase 1 (Maguinda-Tiniwisan Section) going eastwards towards the Pan Philippine Highway, Antongalon Section ...and another 5 kilometer at the eastern end of Phase 1 in Bonbon...to be connected towards Bancasi via Malalag.. kindly read the link at NEDA: http://www.neda.gov.ph/odamon/ProjectProfile.asp?ProjectId=1595

another on the feasibility stage and subject for approval is the establishment of a Major Port Terminal in Masao, Butuan...
click the link: http://www.neda.gov.ph/odamon/ProjectProfile.asp?ProjectId=1633

Wow! thats sounds pretty good Bob! Butuan! this is our turn now to show our best...:banana: ^^ :banana: :cheers: :cheers:

AngelC... asa naman ang mga pics nimo?

please wait....I'm on the process of collecting the data...huwag lang u sana expect 20/20 vision kc i'm using,a portable media player......:lol: :lol: :lol:

karun lang jud ....i took a picture doon sa libertad....plan ko pa punta Tiniwisan kai kuhaan pa naku an regional govt center did2 kai tapos naman tong 2 major building .....redi 4 occupancy na.....:banana: ::lol:

please wait....I'm on the process of collecting the data...huwag lang u sana expect 20/20 vision kc i'm using,a portable media player......:lol: :lol: :lol:

But to think AngelC, not only me whos asking about... remember Bob is waiting for you... hahaha... bitaw basin naa ka news for develpment post dayon.. kay kamo ra man jud duha ni Bob ang among saligan kay wala man lagi ko dira sa Butuan, naa tawon ko diri sa war torn country...

GO BUTUAN City Hall Employees Cheerdance 2007

A vibrant and dynamic city starts with vibrant and healthy city hall employees ^^

BUTUAN CITY HALL SPORTSFEST 2007 - The City Government of Butuan is having SPORTSFEST 2007. The event started with a CHEERDANCE Competition held October 5 @1:30 PM with a parade and later with program and cheerdance held within the City Hall Complex in Doongan. There were 6 clusters for this, the sports will end on December 5, 2007

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hugyaw jud ka bob.....nice kaau imo pagka kuha...:lol: :lol: :lol:

karun lang jud ....i took a picture doon sa libertad....plan ko pa punta Tiniwisan kai kuhaan pa naku an regional govt center did2 kai tapos naman tong 2 major building .....redi 4 occupancy na.....:banana: ::lol:

WOW! cool. basin naa pod ka time take pics na rin sa new hospital sa may tiniwisan...

GO BUTUAN City Hall Employees Cheerdance 2007

A vibrant and dynamic city starts with vibrant and healthy city hall employees ^^

BUTUAN CITY HALL SPORTSFEST 2007 - The City Government of Butuan is having SPORTSFEST 2007. The event started with a CHEERDANCE Competition held October 5 @1:30 PM with a parade and later with program and cheerdance held within the City Hall Complex in Doongan. There were 6 clusters for this, the sports will end on December 5, 2007

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Ask about the pics ung may cirle kung lagyan ba nila ng monument or the iconic balangai stuff like that. kay nice ba tan awon tas green bermuda ang nasa palibot...

do you know how to use the google search for satellite images of bxu...g na try naku unsuccessful q

time i have plenty of that finances ang nag matter.....:lol: :lol: :lol:

murag wala na sa plan....dili cguro...with regards sa official website sa bxu govt...wala ba to na update no!!!...chaka na cya.....na a ky email add sa head sa City Planning and development...wala lang naq madala karun ato kuna silang kuliton....pra ma update pud nila,,,,(I WILL SEND U THE EMAIL ADD LATER)

Sa..................lam!:lol: :lol: :lol:

PWEDE ILABAN SA UP CHEERING SQUAD!

Asan na mga tao rito? TAHIMIK AH!

Asan na mga tao rito? TAHIMIK AH!

maybe people are busy with their respective lives......:lol: :lol: :lol:

hello....everyone... I'm on the process of collecting and collating the data with regards to infrastructure projects of BXU....it may take some days or even weeks....today we are experiencing weather aberration,its been 2 days,,,a heavy down pour is prevalent in the city....oh...its very cold today....:) :) :)


B U T U A N C I T Y


The major Eco- Tourism Destination and Investment haven, a show window of Culture and History, Ethnology, Archaeological Sites and Artifacts in Mindanao.
A Place were people are empowered , morally and socio- economically sound;

hello guys please consider this website www.peopleandplanet.net about an important topic regarding our beloved butuan mountain which caught international attention..help sign a petition..on declaring Mt. Mayapay a protected area...^^:) :) :)

hello....everyone... I'm on the process of collecting and collating the data with regards to infrastructure projects of BXU....it may take some days or even weeks....today we are experiencing weather aberration,its been 2 days,,,a heavy down pour is prevalent in the city....oh...its very cold today....:) :) :)


B U T U A N C I T Y


The major Eco- Tourism Destination and Investment haven, a show window of Culture and History, Ethnology, Archaeological Sites and Artifacts in Mindanao.
A Place were people are empowered , morally and socio- economically sound;


hope that data collection wont take you for a year :)

there are right offices where you can do this research...the Butuan City Development Office or the City Development Office...the City Engineers Office...the DPWH...DOTC or NEDA Caraga...and the City Business Permits Division..or the Butuan City Investment Board...naa tanan sa Doongan and at the City Hall

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Golden Tara of Butuan
In 1917 a 21-carat golden figurine of a female Hindu deity was found by a Manobo woman on a muddy bank of Wawa River, upper Agusan. This ancient figure seated in lotus position weighs nearly 4 pounds. The image signifies a single cultural sphere that developed in the archipelagic regions of Southeast Asia during the height of trade between Butuan and the rest of the Sri Vijaya Empire.

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Golden Tara of Butuan
In 1917 a 21-carat golden figurine of a female Hindu deity was found by a Manobo woman on a muddy bank of Wawa River, upper Agusan. This ancient figure seated in lotus position weighs nearly 4 pounds. The image signifies a single cultural sphere that developed in the archipelagic regions of Southeast Asia during the height of trade between Butuan and the rest of the Sri Vijaya Empire.

I hope Rep. Aquino will work it out to get those iconic Tara in Chicago. That's ours so need to get those back in our place. ^^

hope that data collection wont take you for a year :)

there are right offices where you can do this research...the Butuan City Development Office or the City Development Office...the City Engineers Office...the DPWH...DOTC or NEDA Caraga...and the City Business Permits Division..or the Butuan City Investment Board...naa tanan sa Doongan and at the City Hall

when it involves govt..transactions its very long and tedious.....a lot of channels we must go through in order for us to gain the necessary information.....that why we resorted to back channeling....and again the palakasan system is common... you can have what you want provided as long sa youn have backer...mahina tau noon..amateur lang tau..:) :) :) ^^

when it involves govt..transactions its very long and tedious.....a lot of channels we must go through in order for us to gain the necessary information.....that why we resorted to back channeling....and again the palakasan system is common... you can have what you want provided as long sa youn have backer...mahina tau noon..amateur lang tau..:) :) :) ^^

That's one of the reasons why i felt disciminated when i processed my personal documents. But it's a normal nowadays about this system. If they think that you are not part of the their games then you have to wait such crap! But I hope this will be fair to everybody kse tayo lang naman ang makikinabang eh not unless if they will use political power and ur not belong to them since election un nga lang...:ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

Parang snail pace ang development natin ngayon ah... Please post an updated info...^^ ^^

when it involves govt..transactions its very long and tedious.....a lot of channels we must go through in order for us to gain the necessary information.....that why we resorted to back channeling....and again the palakasan system is common... you can have what you want provided as long sa youn have backer...mahina tau noon..amateur lang tau..:) :) :) ^^

its only information or data regarding of certain priority projects lang naman ang point of research natin eh....nothing less. I have done it with my groupmates when we were in first year high school during our English project when we interviewed former mayor Daisy Plaza...

its not about applying for a permit to operate a beer house ang i-tra transact natin ..just infos of their project lang naman..

GSIS Regional Office Building in Libertad
http://www.batch2006.com/imag_butuan_city/07-01-12_7938.JPG

GSIS Regional Office Building in Libertad
http://www.batch2006.com/imag_butuan_city/07-01-12_7938.JPG

This is what I'm talkin about! :cheers: This bldg looks pretty good parang hall of justice ang dating. Dapat mag tayo ng bagong building ung hall of justice natin na nasa likod ng GSCS bldg. na out of place tuloy.

yup...the hall of justice building was sorely injusticed with their frontage covered by a much beautiful building of GSIS:lol:

You've got a nice looking GSIS building out there. :cheers:

You've got a nice looking GSIS building out there. :cheers:

thanks and belated Happy Fiesta San Miguel Ali..

there are newer government buildings just finished and set to be ianugurated in the Regional Government Center in Tiniwisan..

hopefully BxuAngel will keep his promise on the photos of these buildings

hehe... nara atbang sudlon ang among balay in front sa GSIS.. hehe

FilAms rally around Butuan girl's Virginia poll bid
By RODNEY J. JALECO
ABS-CBN NORTH AMERICA NEWS BUREAU
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WASHINGTON D.C. - A Mindanao native who is a leading contender in a Virginia electoral contest next month wants to crack down on illegal immigrants in her district as part of a tough anti-crime agenda.

It’s an uphill climb: Vellie Hall is the Republican bet, running against the incumbent county supervisor who’s held the post on-and-off since 1995, in a region long dominated by Democrats. But if she pulls it off, she will be the highest elected Filipino American in Northern Virginia.

"It’s the prime responsibility of the federal government but the consequences of illegal immigration are being felt in our communities," she said.

Hall sold doughnuts and vegetables on the streets of Butuan City as a kid before destiny saw her immigrate to the US in 1981.

More than anything else, she sees the inherent unfairness of illegal immigration. "There are rules that should be followed. Nobody should enter through the backdoor, everyone should enter just like what I did," she said.

"I resent the fact that people are cutting lines when there are qualified immigrants waiting 10, 15 years to enter the US. I think it’s unfair for them," she added.

Illegal immigration is a highly sensitive issue especially in Fairfax’s Mason District where over 60 percent of voters belong to minorities. Fairfax is part of the Greater Washington growth corridor, which many say is fueled by rapid expansion of the immigrant population, particularly by Hispanics and Asians.

This has stretched government resources and services. Crime, in particular, has shot up in Mason District. Hall says cases of rape have increased 100 percent this year, burglaries by 60 percent.

"All these illegal immigrants involved in crime should be rounded up, arrested and deported," she said.

Some districts in nearby Maryland have enacted draconian measures, depriving medical services to illegal immigrants and their families, and ordering the police to check residency papers of suspects including those stopped for ordinary traffic violations.

"There are a lot of really, very angry voters," Hall said. She’s tapping into this mounting frustration to convince voters it’s time for a change by doing it the old, reliable but foot-blistering way – pounding the streets and knocking on doors.

And the Filipino American community is responding to her spirited campaign, rallying around her candidacy. Among her supporters are Fausto "Sonny" Acuna and his wife Melite. They run TAC Technologies, a large, successful consulting firm with contracts in the state and defense departments, among others.

TAC Technologies teaches counter-terrorism strategies to police organizations of countries allied to the US. It helped develop and implement the Peace Corps’ international finance operations and is involved in the Pentagon’s international technology and security, industrial affairs, IT, interoperability and special studies programs.

Acuna was part of the technical management team that developed the B-1 bomber, Tomahawk cruise missiles and Titan IV space rocket. He serves as a member of the Science and Technology Advisory Council under the United Nations Development Program (UNDP).

"Obviously, she’s not running for Filipinos," Sonny tells ABS-CBN News. "She’s running for the entire population of the county."

The Acunas's home and business are both based in Fairfax county.

"I know the first [on] her list is to serve the needs of Fairfax county. Having said that, as a Filipino I’m truly touched by the empowerment. There [have] been very, very few of us Filipinos who’ve gone into public office," he explained, echoing an oft-repeated lament by some Filipino American leaders that the large Filipino community in the US has not really translated into a solid, credible political power base.

Hall recounted how she met "kababayans" (countrymen) at a church recently, asking them to help her candidacy. The couple looked confused, she recalled, finally saying that they were residents of Burke county (a more distant area of northern Virginia).

"I asked them if they could just wear my campaign pin because people will be curious. They will ask who’s that? But they just looked at me, as if asking ‘What’s in it for me?,'" she said with a perplexed laugh.

"But that’s OK," she said. "I’m the first one to try reaching out to them. It’s slow going but we’re empowering our 'kababayans' in the halls of politics. We want to show them that Filipinos are united."

With about 30 days left before the local polls, Hall said several big restaurants in Fairfax are already calling her, trying to out-volunteer each other to host her victory party.

link (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=95363)

GSIS Regional Office Building in Libertad
http://www.batch2006.com/imag_butuan_city/07-01-12_7938.JPG

ganga naman...not the typical GSIS na mejo modern yet boring..

thanks and belated Happy Fiesta San Miguel Ali..

there are newer government buildings just finished and set to be ianugurated in the Regional Government Center in Tiniwisan..

hopefully BxuAngel will keep his promise on the photos of these buildings

i already have it.....data of regional government center.....I'm going to paste it sooner will need the assistance of my brother cause he know more on gadgets and downloading.....:) :) :) :banana: ^^

ganga naman...not the typical GSIS na mejo modern yet boring..

hi there Lew..nice to see you here...seems your busy....seldom kana sa CDO thread na rin..

the building looks beautiful but those wires na naman ruined it..

if only its not a crime of cutting all those wires...I will cut them all myself...:gunz:

i already have it.....data of regional government center.....I'm going to paste it sooner will need the assistance of my brother cause he know more on gadgets and downloading.....:) :) :) :banana: ^^

I am excited to see those photos....the last time I passed by there was only last year....the 2 buildings though have already topped off is still being done with the exteriors and interiors....and the road system too around and within the center...

the first phase building is even taller and bigger than the new Butuan City Hall building

I cannot imagine myself seeing all the developments rising from a mere raw grasslands to a center of regional power

This is what I'm talkin about! :cheers: This bldg looks pretty good parang hall of justice ang dating. Dapat mag tayo ng bagong building ung hall of justice natin na nasa likod ng GSCS bldg. na out of place tuloy.

http://www.batch2006.com/imag_butuan_city/07-01-12_7938.JPG

I like the architecture of the hall of justice. If I'm not mistaken, the hall has a modern Sub-Saharan architecture. It has a desert color, although it never uplifts a mood.^^

Yet, it's still good! :okay:

http://www.batch2006.com/imag_butuan_city/07-01-12_7938.JPG

I like the architecture of the hall of justice. If I'm not mistaken, the hall has a modern Sub-Saharan architecture. It has a desert color, although it never uplifts a mood.^^

Yet, it's still good! :okay:

Farirah, this building is the GSIS Regional Office..

the Hall of Justice Building is at the back ...:lol:

Farirah, this building is the GSIS Regional Office..

the Hall of Justice Building is at the back ...:lol:

My apology sir! ^^

Anyways, the GSIS Regional Office building is still quiet superb.^^

My apology sir! ^^

Anyways, the GSIS Regional Office building is still quiet superb.^^

its ok..you are correct...the GSIS building has mediterranean undertones...earthly ang color..

Davao-grown Citi Hardware
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GSIS Regional Office Building in Libertad
http://www.batch2006.com/imag_butuan_city/07-01-12_7938.JPG

When I reviewed this bldg, may similarity ng Court of Justice ng local here in Baghdad... I've tried to post the pics but i really dont know how. Please need your help. I wanna post some pics here in Baghdad at least you have an idea kung ano meron dito...

I am excited to see those photos....the last time I passed by there was only last year....the 2 buildings though have already topped off is still being done with the exteriors and interiors....and the road system too around and within the center...

the first phase building is even taller and bigger than the new Butuan City Hall building

I cannot imagine myself seeing all the developments rising from a mere raw grasslands to a center of regional power

Me too Bob! its quite closer to my place...

Davao-grown Citi Hardware
http://www.citihardware.com/image/branches/butuan-1.jpg

http://www.citihardware.com/image/branches/butuan-2.jpg

http://www.citihardware.com/image/branches/butuan-4.jpg

WoW! cool! dapat pala dito ko panabili ng gamit sa kusina at toilet ang sister ko... sayang... maganda pala jan..

very nice

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Milo marathon goes to Butuan
October 10,2007

The National Milo Marathon returns to Butuan City on Sunday for its final qualifying leg in Mindanao this year.

At stake are six berths – three in the men’s and three in the women’s divisions – for the Milo Marathon grand finals slated on Nov. 18 in Metro Manila where the country’s best long-distance runners vie for the crown and the P75,000 cash purse.

Now on its 31st season, the annual foot race held in partnership with Bayview Park Hotel-Manila, adidas and the Department of Tourism is expected to draw more than 4,000 runners on Sunday.

Organizing the run in Butuan City is Ben Dacera in cooperation with Leonardo Yu, Nestle regional distributor for North Mindanao.

Most of the participants, however, are fielded in the 5K side event and the Kiddies 3K age-group race. Also on hand for this Sunday’s festivities are the inter-school running contest and the much-awaited cheer-dance competition.

According to Milo AVP for Sports Pat Goc-ong, a total cash prize of P159,000 will be given away to the winners on Sunday.

Dacera also announced that Butuan City Mayor Democrito Plaza, congressman Jose "Joeboy" Aquino II, and Vice Mayor Dino Sanchez will start the 21K, 5K, and 3K races from the Butuan City Plaza exactly 6 a.m. They will also be on hand to award the prizes at the awarding rites starting at 7:30 a.m

SUNRISE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Bonbon Hills, Butuan City

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Proposed New Building :cheers: ^^

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1st Caraga Region Engineering, Architecture and Technology Educators (CREATE) Forum

by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY (October 5) -- "One of the hallmarks of the higher education institutions of Caraga and their faculty members is a dynamic and innovative culture to constantly evolve and grow," said Commission on Higher Education (CHED), Caraga Regional Director Joanna Cuenca in her keynote address delivered before the participants of the 1st Caraga Region Engineering, Architecture and Technology Educators (CREATE) Forum held this morning, October 5 at Luciana Convention Center here.

Addressing before the faculty members of the three disciplines, Dir. Cuenca emphasized the new possibilities brought about by the power of technology and education. "There are new possibilities in education, thanks to the power of education. Just as the invention of the printing press revolutionized education, the creative power of the computer and the availability of information on the Internet have expanded our horizons," she said.

Cuenca also said "the people are now witnessing the rapid unfolding possibilities where applications seem infinite and only limited by man's imagination."

Moreover, Cuenca urged the participants who are also educators to develop sound partnership with corporate and non-profit organizations to rapidly enable engineers, architects, and technologists to become the prime movers of development for the Caraga Region. "In doing so, we have the bear in mind that there should be a balance of social and environmental responsibilities," Cuenca said.

Cuenca further pointed out that educators must harness the character of being dedicated and committed to work to drive the necessary improvements and ensure their role as prime movers of the development of the Caraga Region.

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Before ending the keynote speech, Cuenca reminded the educators to be patient and hardworking. "As educators, you carry a heavier burden on your shoulders, that of molding the minds, the hearts, and the spirits of our young students, so that they in turn will carry on the job of being prime movers not only of the region but also of the nation as well," disclosed Cuenca.

The 1st Caraga Region Engineering, Architecture and Technology Educators (CREATE) Forum will have its culmination activity tomorrow, Saturday, October 6 where the participants are set to have a technical tour and side trip, where the participants will be toured to flood control projects of the city, and sites including the newly-constructed 1.2-billion-peso Diosdado Macapagal Bridge in Barangay Bingkilan, this city; Power Barge in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte; and the Balanghai Shrine in Barangay Libertad, also from this city.

Hosting the forum are: Engr. Corsino Odtojan of the College of Engineering and Information Technology (CEIT) of Northern Mindanao State Institute of Science and Technology (NORMISIST), Engr. Humphrey Ariel Tagapolot of Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Dean of the College of Engineering (COE), and Engr. Levy Grana, Dean of the College of Engineering and Architecture (CEA) of Saint Joseph Institute of Technology (SJIT), who is also the President of CREATE.

SouthVille Phase 2 : newly built low cost housing in Mandacpan

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SUNRISE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Bonbon Hills, Butuan City

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Proposed New Building :cheers: ^^

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very.....very....very NICE.....:lol: :lol: :lol:

I am excited to see those photos....the last time I passed by there was only last year....the 2 buildings though have already topped off is still being done with the exteriors and interiors....and the road system too around and within the center...

the first phase building is even taller and bigger than the new Butuan City Hall building

I cannot imagine myself seeing all the developments rising from a mere raw grasslands to a center of regional power

....patience....my friends.......^^

by the way...President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is expected to arrive @ Butuan city on October 17, 2007..she will be the honored guest on the upcoming Regional Peace Forum......^^

SUNRISE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Bonbon Hills, Butuan City

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Proposed New Building :cheers: ^^

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Wow! this is another good news that can really boom for Metro Butuan. Imagine that 3 colleges are on the process for converting into university! WoW! SJIT, NORMISIST & SUNRISE.... sooner Metro Butuan has 4 Universities including FSUU No. 1 in the entire region and & 14 in the entire nation:banana: :banana: :banana: . Hopefully AMA can be a University campus in Butuan. Hindi ko na napansin ung STI Butuan behind SJIT. Lumipat ba sila ng ibang site?

Sunrise Christian College - University Building :cheers: ^^

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seems the local schools are on the expansion binge...could be a spark caused by Urios conversion to a university last year and its construction of Bishop Morelos Campus in Ambago..

I am also looking for the rendering of SJIT's ongoing construction of its Villa Kanannga Campus and Coliseum...

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Butuan City


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Gaisano Mall-Butuan

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woooow Gaisano Butuan, not bad...wait, look at the wires...

woooow Gaisano Butuan, not bad...wait, look at the wires...


Wires are everywhere!!! Kahit sa Makati meron pero sa the fort un talagang ang ganda ng place wala kang makikitang wire na nakalawit sa itaas. Wala ring wire sa ayala cebu...

Milo marathon goes to Butuan
October 10,2007

The National Milo Marathon returns to Butuan City on Sunday for its final qualifying leg in Mindanao this year.

At stake are six berths – three in the men’s and three in the women’s divisions – for the Milo Marathon grand finals slated on Nov. 18 in Metro Manila where the country’s best long-distance runners vie for the crown and the P75,000 cash purse.

Now on its 31st season, the annual foot race held in partnership with Bayview Park Hotel-Manila, adidas and the Department of Tourism is expected to draw more than 4,000 runners on Sunday.

Organizing the run in Butuan City is Ben Dacera in cooperation with Leonardo Yu, Nestle regional distributor for North Mindanao.

Most of the participants, however, are fielded in the 5K side event and the Kiddies 3K age-group race. Also on hand for this Sunday’s festivities are the inter-school running contest and the much-awaited cheer-dance competition.

According to Milo AVP for Sports Pat Goc-ong, a total cash prize of P159,000 will be given away to the winners on Sunday.

Dacera also announced that Butuan City Mayor Democrito Plaza, congressman Jose "Joeboy" Aquino II, and Vice Mayor Dino Sanchez will start the 21K, 5K, and 3K races from the Butuan City Plaza exactly 6 a.m. They will also be on hand to award the prizes at the awarding rites starting at 7:30 a.m

....tomorrow na pala e2... n fact g close na ang portion sa J.C. Aquino karun kai g face lift for tomorrow's events....good luck sa mudaog....:lol: :lol: :lol:

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Gaisano Mall-Butuan

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Nice. Is this a full mall with cinemas and shops? Or is it just a department store and supermarket?

nice na sana (parang states and dating) ... kaya lang ang mga tricycles nagkalat... why are they allowed to used the main thorougfares... i'm really wondering ... can someone explain.... opinion lang po :cheers:

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Gaisano Mall-Butuan

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^ Ganyan naman talaga sa halos lahat ng siyudad sa Pilipinas ah. Nagiging banyaga ka ba sa sariling bayan Rajah?

^^ well in davao , manila, iloilo and cebu tricycles are only allowed in specified zones ... i don't understand why a beautiful city like butuan couldn't follow those cities' example ... i'm not seeing things from a foreigner's perspective hijo ... no offense meant really, honestly, seriously ... i'm just wondering.... :)

Well perhaps Butuan still has the tricycle as a major mode of transportation and therefore they cannot just remove and regulate the operations of the said vehicle. :)

based on the pictures posted here they have PUJ's taxis and busses ... ang akin lang eh sana i-regulate/allocate ang road usage... in that way they can make the city a lot more beautiful ... :cheers:

based on the pictures posted here they have PUJ's taxis and busses ... ang akin lang eh sana i-regulate/allocate ang road usage... in that way they can make the city a lot more beautiful ... :cheers:

Tricycles are everywhere same with the wires. ^^ In Antipolo City, tricycles are scattered within the City and it caused a lot of trafic. I agree with you Raja but we need consider the fact that some of the drivers are depending on their kita sila umaasa. Kung tatanggalin sila bigla for the reason of beautification of the city parang tinanggalan ng kabuyahan ung mga drivers natin. Although unti-utni na rin inimplement ng Butuan City ung mga tricycles, there are some various areas na bawal ang tricycles. Butuan's getting into that but kelangan smooth. :cheers: Buti nga ang Philippines magaganda ang mga tricycles compared to India ang Thailand.

sorry doble posting...

Nice. Is this a full mall with cinemas and shops? Or is it just a department store and supermarket?

Sinjin, Gaisano Butuan is a full mall.... with 4 cinema, shops, department store, good court, supermarket, food chain, ATM stations & kiddie stations - :lol: :lol: hindi ko alam kung ano tawag don.. ung parang perya.. hahaha sorry..:banana:

Gaisano & Otis mall are the same full mall. But i think Otis Mall will be replaced by NCCC Mall. SM City, Big R, Capitol commercial complex, Ororama & Plaza Mall are still on the proposed...Hope BobBXU can have the info for this...

Sinjin, Gaisano Butuan is a full mall.... with 4 cinema, shops, department store, good court, supermarket, food chain, ATM stations & kiddie stations - :lol: :lol: hindi ko alam kung ano tawag don.. ung parang perya.. hahaha sorry..:banana:

Arcades? Indoor Theme Park? :D

based on the pictures posted here they have PUJ's taxis and busses ... ang akin lang eh sana i-regulate/allocate ang road usage... in that way they can make the city a lot more beautiful ... :cheers:

I have to agree on this..

The magic terms should be proper road usage...we cannot just put safety and order behind just because of someone elses living.....

doing these need not extinguishing anyone.....it is just a matter of REGULATION and implementation of proper road use..

the city is now more descriminate in the issuance of trike permits and are more liberal with PUJs, V-hires and taxis as part of improving the city's inner and outer city transport..

in line with this as what was drafted under the city traffic management plan during the leadership of then councilor Jo Balderas..

....the entire North asnd South Montilla Blvd. shall be restricted to trikes....so is the Doongan and Masao Port Roads...

i thik its just a matter of political will if the plan shall be implemented to the letter..

the way it was promulgated........

based on the pictures posted here they have PUJ's taxis and busses ... ang akin lang eh sana i-regulate/allocate ang road usage... in that way they can make the city a lot more beautiful ... :cheers:

that the way it is...................^^

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BXU Angel;

got my private message na?

Arcades? Indoor Theme Park? :D

:lol::banana: That's what I'm talkin about!

Branch Manager for Butuan City
(Southern Mindanao - Butuan City)
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Business Course graduate; MBA degree holders would be an advantage
With at least 5 - 10 years cumulative selling experience, two years of which in a managerial capacity
Equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Residents or Butuan are preferred
Sales & Marketing - identifying potential markets and sales strategies and make recommendations on future directions of marketing efforts for the branch; ensure target achievements of branch sales quota
Project Documentation & Sales Documentation - oversee the preparation & notarization of buyer contracts; monitoring & tracking of buyer's documentary requirements; payment of necessary taxes relative to transfer of the buyer's titles; and transfer of individual buyer titles & tax declarations
Branch Administration - oversee collection activities and preparation of sales reports; monitor status of cash flow and allocation of petty cash; oversee the performance of the Butuan staff and ensure extensive delivery of administrative services in the branch office.

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Am I qualified for this? :bash::bash::bash::ohno::ohno: But pag iipunan ko nalang para kukuna ng isang unit. hahaha un ang magandang gawin! hahahaha.. Bob, asa na area ang filinvest? sana maganda ang unit nila.. pagiipunan ko talaga.

Branch Manager for Butuan City
(Southern Mindanao - Butuan City)
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Business Course graduate; MBA degree holders would be an advantage
With at least 5 - 10 years cumulative selling experience, two years of which in a managerial capacity
Equipped with excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Residents or Butuan are preferred
Sales & Marketing - identifying potential markets and sales strategies and make recommendations on future directions of marketing efforts for the branch; ensure target achievements of branch sales quota
Project Documentation & Sales Documentation - oversee the preparation & notarization of buyer contracts; monitoring & tracking of buyer's documentary requirements; payment of necessary taxes relative to transfer of the buyer's titles; and transfer of individual buyer titles & tax declarations
Branch Administration - oversee collection activities and preparation of sales reports; monitor status of cash flow and allocation of petty cash; oversee the performance of the Butuan staff and ensure extensive delivery of administrative services in the branch office.

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AngelC, i cant view the pics? post more please

^^ kumusta pre, naa ko cabcabon :)

a few webfinds

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I just LOVE to stare at those wires:nuts:
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to neutralize the visual pollution by billboards and wire....lagay tayo banderitas...yep yep:nuts:
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^^ kumusta pre, naa ko cabcabon :)

Oi musta? musta na ang atong place diha? naa na ba proposal nga ma concrete ang Tiniwisan road to Magallanes area?

^^ agoy.. dugay ko na gi ampo ng dalan nato ma concrete :) :lol: last na news ako na dongog is dli nadaw ni mao nga road padolong magallanes.. baan daw.. man not sure.. may gani naa smart 3G nga signal dre maka nternet pa ko :)

^^ agoy.. dugay ko na gi ampo ng dalan nato ma concrete :) :lol: last na news ako na dongog is dli nadaw ni mao nga road padolong magallanes.. baan daw.. man not sure.. may gani naa smart 3G nga signal dre maka nternet pa ko :)

Mao ba? hayyyyyy... dusty road pa rin....

^^ pero na chance ang tiniwisan pero dili ang current road, tong sa hospital or new gov center na road mo lahos ug tiniwisan, pero sa amo.. ambot lang eheheh

2nd Magsaysay Bridge (Diosdado Macapagal Bridge)

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^^ pero na chance ang tiniwisan pero dili ang current road, tong sa hospital or new gov center na road mo lahos ug tiniwisan, pero sa amo.. ambot lang eheheh

dont worry Ph....ma apil unya inyo barangay Cabcabon sa mga programa sa siyudad:)

asa gani na barangay inyo? hehehe

dako baya kaayo teritoryo sa Butuan, 84 man siguro ka barangays ato siyudad

^^^^ ahahah , tanawa wala man gani ka kabalo asa ehehehe

dri o !

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lapad pa gyud kaayo sa eastern section sa Butuan no?

wala pa lagi dinha sa google earth ang Regional Center....old photo ni sya Ph?

i think 3 years old ... wala pa gani amo new na balay sa picture.. :cheers:

i think 3 years old ... wala pa gani amo new na balay sa picture.. :cheers:

once ma puno na ang Regional Government Center sa Tiniwisan pod and Coliseum and Civic Center sa Ampayon plus the present developments sa City Medical Center aslo in Tiniwisan... will really help rapidly urbanize the cities eastern half

^^ good thing naman para balance...

Sto. Niñ0 Church Libertad
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Dotties Place
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speaking of Butuan's eastern bank....it is one of the first sites of then Butuan poblacion diring the Spanish times when the town moved from Magallanes upstream to Banza....however the old town was ravaged and looted to the ground by moros....and what was left is the Banza Church Ruins...from Banza, it was ordered that the poblacion be moved more upstream this time in Agao.. where the the city's commercial nucleus sprung..and spread

Banza Church Ruins
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Inland Resort
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^^ ^^Ano yan? Grand!!! If not for the thread title di ko akalaing neighbor lang pala. :)

Saint Joseph Cathedral
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nagkataon lang sigoro na prof. photographer yong na take ng pics ehehehe :lol:

^^ ^^Ano yan? Grand!!! If not for the thread title di ko akalaing neighbor lang pala. :)

2nd Magsaysay Bridge (Diosdado Macapagal Bridge)
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Saint Joseph Cathedral
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but I like this one best Ph...^^

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take note of the century old acacia tree...still up up to now...a living witness when the old wooden two towered cathedral was destroyed during the war and rebuilt during late forties...

the acacia tree was even there when the park was then named Guingona Park