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msbunnybxu

May 8th, 2011, 02:47 PM

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The Merry Month of May

By REENALYN M. MANGILIN
May 8, 2011, 11:59am

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/317305/the-merry-month-may

MANILA, Philippines -- Colorful native decorations along the streets, a band of musicians playing an upbeat tune, lovely maidens walking under bamboo arches and smiling while waving their hands to spectators, houses adorned with fresh fruits and vegetables, water buffaloes genuflecting before the patron saint, and more. Who wouldn’t like to be around such a place? People are busy watching the parade, some are busy buying unique items and local products in public bazaars and some are just taking photographs. This is a popular picture of a festival or a “fiesta” in the Philippines.

“Actually, a local or visitor can experience these festivals as the Filipino’s ways of celebrating which are as many and diverse as the influence that has shaped Philippine culture. With the month of May as the peak of summer in the Philippines, it is an urgent call for everyone to experience the joys of summer before the rains come in. It is the time to experience first-hand how Filipinos ingeniously celebrate their religion and express gratitude for a bountiful harvest,” says Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim.

May, in the country, is not confined to fine sand beaches and sand castles. Of all the months of the year, May is one of the busiest months because of its vivid and exciting festivals. These festivities may be celebrated in honor of their patron saint, for thanksgiving, as promotion for local products, or as a recognition of the local people’s source of living such as agriculture, fishing and the like. A week in the month of May won’t pass by without a joyous gathering taking place somewhere in the country’s 7,107 tropical islands.

A festival is a gift that is passed on from one generation to another. Attending a festival is like reliving the celebration done for several decades and even centuries. Every festival is unique in its own way showcasing the rich culture and enduring tradition of Filipinos. Festivals, likewise, serve as mirrors of the lives of people in the towns, cities, or provinces celebrating the event.

People’s characteristics and beliefs are reflected on how they celebrate and prepare for the occasion. For instance, Filipinos, being the third largest Roman Catholic population in the world and one of the most religious races, give much importance on rituals and ceremonies related to their spirituality. In fact, a significant part of the festivals are part of Filipino’s Catholic-oriented customs and traditions. Local festivities are held to honor their own community’s patron saint.

Of all the festivals this month, Flores de Mayo and Santacruzan are the two most popular cultural and religious practices. Flores de Mayo is a procession usually led by young girls dressed like angels offering fresh flowers to the image of Mary, the Mother of Jesus Christ. During the Santacruzan, lovely maidens and handsome escorts of the locality dress up in fabulous gowns and formal wear parade under bamboo arches of summer blooms around the neighborhood. The religious procession showcases various characters from the Bible and depicts the search for the Holy Grail by Queen Helena and her son, Prince Constantine.

Yet, these two glamorous festivals are just examples of numerous festivals celebrated in the country during the month of May.

There is also the Tromba Festival celebrated in Baras, Rizal on May 1, which honors the Nuestra Senora de Turumba through an afternoon procession and street dancing preceded by a Pagoda parade along the Baras River. Another one is the Holy Cross Festival, also known as Salubong in the rustic towns of Alitagtag and Bauan in Batangas, a festive celebration of the symbolic meeting of the Holy Cross of Alitagtag at the Binukalan Shrine. On the last day of May, Tapusan Festival also in Alitagtag, Batangas honors the Holy Cross in the form of a colorful procession with a huge cross mounted on a gaily decorated float.

The Tinapay Festival in Cuenca, Batangas on May 15 is an annual festival conceived as thanksgiving to their patron saint, Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, for a bountiful life. In Antipolo City, the Tipulo Festival coincides with the commemoration of the miracle of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage when an epidemic hit the Antipulenos during the Spanish era. A miraculous healing took place after the sick participated in the Holy Mass at the Pinagmisahan Hills.

One of the most interesting religious festivals is the Fertility Festival in Obando, Bulacan. Celebrated on May 17-19, childless couples – Filipinos and other nationalities -- reverently dance to native tunes in homage of the Virgin of Salambao while appealing for heavenly intercession to have children. At the same time, maidens and bachelors who want husbands and wives also join in the dancing to find their partners.

Filipino farmers are noted for being grateful for bountiful harvests in the form of festivals. Pahiyas festival on May 15 in Lucban, Quezon, known as one of the top festivals in the Philippines, honors San Isidro Labrador, the patron saint of farmers. Native decorations called “kiping,” leaf-shaped and multi-colored rice paste wafers, along with fresh fruits and flowers are used to embellish the facades of homes. This visual and culinary feast has gained national and international recognition as one of the country’s biggest and most colorful harvest festivals.

For the Agawan Festival in neighboring Sariaya, Quezon held on May 11 until May 15, people eagerly await the passing of the image of San Isidro which serves as the signal for everyone to grab everything within their arms reach with the help of residents, who eagerly rip off street decorations and throw them to the crowd, all in the spirit of giving and sharing, known as “happy pandemonium.”

Another festivity in honor of San Isidro Labrador is the Carabao Festival in Angono, Rizal and in Pulilan, Bulacan. Farmers pay tribute to their patron saint with a colorful procession of carabao carts carrying a myriad of local agricultural products. Prizes are awarded to the strongest and most beautifully decorated carabao or water buffalo. And in Pulilan, Bulacan, several carabaos, the farmer’s best friend, are trained to genuflect before the statue of San Isidro Labrador.

Bawang Festival in Sinait, Ilocos Sur promotes the town’s major products, bawang or garlic. This event includes a competition among street dancers in garlic-inspired costumes and for the biggest, longest and most creatively-twined garlic, among others.

Every May 15, the Pinya festival promotes the sweetest-tasting pineapples and other agricultural products of Calauan, Laguna through cultural presentations, a pineapple float parade, street dancing and native products décor contest. Meanwhile, the Katang Festival in Calauag, Quezon celebrates the abundance of mud crabs in their province and highlights the Higanteng Alimango or the giant crab, as their icon. Grand parade of colorful scarecrows and street dances are the major attractions of the Pahoy-pahoy Festival in celebration of a good harvest in Cabliga, Samar.

The Sarangani Bay Festival on May 19 in Gian, Sarangani Province pays tribute to the bay which sustains thousands of lives in the province because of the richness of marine life. In Alfonso Lisa Ifugao, the Ammung is a cultural festival showcasing ethnic games, rituals chants, ethnic sports and native songs.

Other special concerns and beliefs make festivals a worthwhile event in the Philippines. One is the Balik-Butuan festival in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte which offers an opportunity for all Butanons residing abroad and other parts of the country to reunite with old-time friends and relatives and to see what they can do to help their city progress.

Philippine festivals reflect the character of the people as well as culture and tradition of a country. It is of interest to know more about these very special events throughout the country so one can spend summer experiencing age-old Filipino traditions while enjoying the bounty of the country.

For more information on Philippine festivals, please log on to www.tourism.gov.ph and www.visitmyphilippines.com.

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jsl_bxu1206

May 8th, 2011, 04:36 PM

is it the proper way of giving discounts? according to DSWD guidelines gyud? daghan raba establishments nga gapataka rag hatag og senior discounts spoiling the senior customers and their company.

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Take note guys, Federico Cafe gives 20% discount to senior citizens.

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molestedtwineggs

May 8th, 2011, 04:39 PM

I dont think so :lol:

I think this will target the young urban professionals.....the growing number of young entrepreneurs and the metrosexuals in the city who are not stereotyped according to color or typical standards

well said... marami ng nagbago sa mundo...

sa College of Education-MSU before.. 1/3 ang lalake, 1/3 babae ug 1/3 third currrency...

same here in Metro Manila dami ng metrosexuals... ang akala ko nga sa Manila lang pati rin pala sa Dubai... gimik ka sa chicka grill.. di makikita mo... marami mamaw..

jsl_bxu1206

May 8th, 2011, 04:45 PM

garage sale? hehehe.

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Spotted this activity in China Bank yesterday. What's up? fund raising?

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coffeeworld

May 8th, 2011, 07:17 PM

Butuan Eye Care Center
Level 4, Gaisano Mall

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0h good news,dre nlng ko magpa change ug glass sa ako antohos,naa b clai astigmatism glass?

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 02:29 AM

EastWest opens 114th branch

East West Banking Corporation, the financial services arm of the Filinvest Group and one of the fastest-growing banks today, opened to the public its 114th Branch in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte last April 19, 2011.

The newly-opened Butuan Branch is strategically located within the vicinity of major business establishments and government offices; allowing the Bank to better address the exacting needs of this bustling district. In addition, Butuan Branch boasts of a spacious and well-lighted interior to provide its customers with accessible and convenient banking services. An ATM is also available on site for quick cash withdrawals, bills payment and other electronic banking requirements.

The opening of Butuan Branch is part of the Bank’s overall corporate thrust to aggressively expand its network and enhance its delivery channels in order to service more clients in key areas nationwide. Butuanons can thus look forward to convenient and rewarding transactions through EastWest Bank’s efficient customer service and value-added product offerings.

Aside from its present branch network of 114, EastWest Bank to date has 119 onsite and offsite ATMs distributed nationwide. In addition, clients can access their enrolled accounts through EastWest Bank’s internet banking facility.

In 2010, EastWest Bank recorded a breakthrough performance as its Net Income reached P1.8 Billion, an increase of 191.3% versus its 2009 Net Income. Total deposits, on the other hand, registered a 10% increase year-on-year.

East West Banking Corporation (EastWest Bank) opened its doors to the public on August 1, 1994.

The bank is a subsidiary of the Filinvest Development Corporation (FDC), the publicly listed holding company of the Filinvest Group that evolved from a consumer business founded by Andrew Gotianun, Sr. in 1955.

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may09/bank5.html

benk21

May 9th, 2011, 03:34 AM

2 lagi ka Philippine Airlines atong Friday sa Bancasi? May 6. ngAdd sila og Flight?..

Fahdingding

May 9th, 2011, 04:02 AM

Congrats BXU for the new thread...
For sure mag baha na pud ug mga good news and updates sa thread na ni...
:)

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 09:04 AM

The City Government of Butuan thru City Tourism Office launched today, May 9 the Masawa hong Butuan River Cruise to run until May 22, a minimal fee of only 150 pesos per head will be collected, minimum of 30pax per trip, kindly make your bookings at the City Tourism Office, Malvar bldg, or call Lilit Concon, OIC City Tourism Chief at (085) 342-8589 (Source:http://www.facebook.com/Ilovebutuancity)

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msbunnybxu

May 9th, 2011, 09:19 AM

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PHOENIX GASOLINE STATION (2ND Branch)
Ampayon,Butuan City

(Photos taken May 2011)

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PHOENIX BESIDE CHED BUILDING

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msbunnybxu

May 9th, 2011, 09:54 AM

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Nurses’ quarters at regional health office building renovated, unveiled
by PSupt Martin M. Gamba

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=30885

BUTUAN CITY, May 5 – Police Chief Superintendent Reynaldo Rafal, Police Regional Office (PRO) Caraga Regional Director spearheaded the unveiling of the newly-renovated Regional Health Service Female Nurses’ Quarters and Office Building on Tuesday at Camp Rafael C Rodriquez, Libertad, this city.

The activity was sponsored by the Regional Logistics Research Development Division which was attended by PRO-13 key officers and personnel together with Regional Health Service 13 personnel headed by Police Supt. Ramiro G. Viola.

In 1997 the PRO 13 under the leadership of its Regional Director PCSupt. Manuel Raval, received a financial support in the amount of Php 800,000.00 from then Senator Robert Z. Barbers for the construction of PRO 13 Nurses’ Quarters.

After 14 years, PRO-13 allocated an amount of Php 498,000.00 thru its Trust Receipts from the Firearms Fees Program of Expenditures of Calendar Year 2010 for building repair of the Nurses’ Quarters.

A program was conducted during the turn-over and acceptance of the said building where Rafal together with PCI Daniela Radaza, Admin PCO of Regional Health Service 13 Nursing Service cut the ribbon and unveiled the building marker.

Meanwhile, PCI Marlou N. Labares, Regional Chaplain led the spiritual blessings. Immediately, Rafal and Radaza then signed the Certificate of Turn-over and Acceptance of the Nurses’ Quarters and Office Building witnessed by PRO 13’s Key officers and personnel.

In his message, RD Rafal expressed gratitude to the efforts made by the command group and R4 Division for the completion of the building renovation. (PNP-PRO-13/PIA-Caraga)

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regjeex

May 9th, 2011, 10:50 AM

Nyor CHED not DEPED... :D

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PHOENIX GASOLINE STATION (2ND Branch)
Ampayon,Butuan City

(Photos taken May 2011)

http://img228.imageshack.us/img228/5543/dsc09426l.jpg

PHOENIX BESIDE DEPED BUILDING

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regjeex

May 9th, 2011, 11:04 AM

ako nasad karon ang mo bwelo og kudak! :bash: :D

...Going to Caraga Regional Center :lol:

photo by me :D
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msbunnybxu

May 9th, 2011, 11:10 AM

Nyor CHED not DEPED... :D

upps...sorry, nag minaas :D :lol:

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romix

May 9th, 2011, 11:20 AM

baka yang gifillingan sa bancasi hiway gaisano west na yan

regjeex

May 9th, 2011, 11:24 AM

guys,

na agihan nako from the caraga regional center, atbang sa St. Peter Seminary naay daku kaayo nga area nga gi dumpakan og buhangin.. unsa kaha to didto....? :D

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 11:25 AM

gi-picturan nimo nyor?

guys,

na agihan nako from the caraga regional center, atbang sa St. Peter Seminary naay daku kaayo nga area nga gi dumpakan og buhangin.. unsa kaha to didto....? :D

msbunnybxu

May 9th, 2011, 11:26 AM

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 11:28 AM

guys, spotted this afternoon are the following:

1. U/C Bldg along South R. Calo St.
2. U/C Butuan Gospel Church along South R. Calo St.
3. U/C BCES Extension Bldg along San Francisco St. (behind SHKS)
4. U/C Bldg beside Bayantel along M. Calo St.

no pics available kay naa ko important nga lakaw. next time na ang pics, hehehe.

msbunnybxu

May 9th, 2011, 11:37 AM

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regj if you have time, please take a pix of that U/C (w/ Rendering) in Baan that looks like a commercial Building. Unahan lang sa Petron Station, left side if you're coming from the city proper.

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jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 11:41 AM

Banza Church Ruins
May 6, 2011

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regjeex

May 9th, 2011, 11:48 AM

na wala lagi nyor kay nag motor ko ako rang usa... :bash: tapos lisod didto ka basin naay LLTTO.. dakpon nya ko wala ra ba ko license tapos la sad ko kadala og helmet.. :bash: :D

gi-picturan nimo nyor?

regjeex

May 9th, 2011, 11:49 AM

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Ventura Plywood Philippines, Inc.
Banza, Butuan City
May 6, 2011

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jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 11:52 AM

nice shot! you're shooting 2 birds at the same time. nice angle of Mt. Hilong-hilong!^^

Caraga Regional Center
Tiniwisan, Butuan City
Photo by ME :D

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regjeex

May 9th, 2011, 11:52 AM

daghan pa koi pics oi sa sunod na sad kay arang ka hinay kaayo...:bash:

romix

May 9th, 2011, 12:23 PM

that area near st. peters seminary iss the proposed butuan astrodome grabe taas na ang filling materials sana matuloy

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 03:05 PM

Mayor Amante signs MOA with DOLE for SRS

BUTUAN CITY, May 9 – Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. recently signed a memorandum of agreement between the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Caraga Region for the establishment of the Skills Registry System (SRS).

In an interview after the MOA signing, Mayor Amante said the city government of Butuan believes that SRS will become an effective tool in facilitating jobs for the unemployed Butuanons. “That is why we are supporting for its establishment,” Amate added.

Meanwhile, DOLE- Caraga Regional Director Ofelia Domingo thanked Mayor Amante for his unwavering and selfless support not only in SRS but also in Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES) where the city government allocated some P5 million and in other employment facilitation programs such as job fairs and special recruitment activities which resulted to an increase of 11% in the placement rate for the first quarter of this year from a mere 3% increase in the previous year’s data.

The official launching and operationalization of the said system is scheduled in the 3rd week of May this year. (DOLE-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31489

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 03:08 PM

DOLE-Caraga organizes Industrial Tripartite Council in Caraga

BUTUAN CITY, May 9 – In its effort to enhance effective public-private partnership and maximizing involvement of all social partners in the implementation of labor and employment programs, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Caraga Regional Office recently organized the Industrial Tripartite Council (ITC) in Eco-Tourism to focus on concerns of workers in the eco-tourism sector.

During the Caraga Regional Tripartite Council Meeting held in Butuan City recenlty, the management and labor representatives of the hotels and restaurants welcomed the idea of organizing the eco-tourism ITC. This will enable them to address the many development concerns of the said industry, recognized as one of the emerging economic movers in the region. The body elected a set of officers and agreed to expand the membership to cover all provinces and cities in the region.

The induction of officers also marked the official launching of the Eco-Tourism ITC under the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council and the start of the convention of all establishments providing eco-tourism services to come up with a voluntary code of good practices.

With these developments Dir. Domingo is hoping that the labor sector especially the private will have a strong partnership with the government’s labor department in the region.

The following Eco-Tourism ITC Officers were inducted by Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. during the recently-concluded Labor Day commemoration program at DOLE-Caraga, Regional Office grounds here: Chairperson – Ofelia Domingo, OIC Regional Director, DOLE-Caraga; Vice Chairperson (Management Sector) –Warren Yutiamco, Store Manager, Jollibee-Gaisano; Vice Chairperson – Jun Celeste, Sales Officer, Dunkin’ Donuts-Gaisano; Secretary - Rosita Dayan, Manager-Owner, Red Apple Fast Foods; Treasurer - Fe Gomez, Senior TESDS, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Caraga; Auditor – Marilou Tiu, Supervisor-Owner, Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora; and PIO – Edgar Magalong, Supervisor, Prince Hotel. (DOLE-Caraga/PIA-Caraga)

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?closeTheater=1

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Tagalog News: Pagdadaos ng barangay visitation, tinutukan ng pamahalaang lokal ng Butuan
ni Jerylle Anne O. Rivera

BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 6 (PIA) – Tinutukan ngayon ng pamahalaang lokal ng siyudad ng Butuan ang pagdadaos ng barangay visitation, isang espesyal na gawain ng lokal na pamahalaa upang mapalapit sa mga residente.

Dahil dito, binisita ni Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. ang Barangay Tiniwisan, kasabay ng joint session ng (3) barangays kamakailan lamang kung saan pinag-uusapan ang mga iba’t-ibang problemang kinakaharap ng mga resident eng nasabing barangay at ang mga resolusyon nito sa tulong at paglilinaw ng mga kumakatawang barangay officials.

Sa nasabing okasyon, libreng serbisyo ang ipinamahagi ng pamahalaang lokal at sa mga residente, kabilang na dito ay ang pagpapabunot ng ngipin, pagpapatuli sa mga kabataang lalake, pagpapakain ng pospas, pagpapa-inom ng gatas, legal na konsultasyon, pagpapaunawa sa mga benepisyong matatanggap ng mga matatanda, pagpaparehistro ng mga late registrants, pagpapalista sa mga magpapakasal sa susunod na mass wedding, at pagbabakuna sa mga kahayupan.

Dagdag pa sa nasabing serbisyo ay ang pagbibigay panahon sa mga kabataan upang makapaglaro.

Samantala, namumudmod din si Mayor Amante ng PhilHealth Cards sa mga bago at dating kasapi nito.

Umaasa si Mayor Amante na mapanatili ang mainit na suporta ng mga tao sa susunod na pagdalaw ng ma kinatawan ng lokal na pamahalaan na pinamumunuan ng mga opisyal ng siyudad. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31492

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Tagalog News: Ituwid ang maling proseso ng pagta-trabaho, mungkahi ni Mayor
ni Diamond Year Cupay

BUTUAN CITY, Mayo 9 (PIA) – “Dapat nating ituwid ang maling proseso ng pagta-trabaho at palakasin din natin ang daan ng tagumpay.”

Ito ang nagging pahayag ni Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr sa mga kawani ng local na pamahalaan sa isang flag raising ceremony.

Dapat aniya magpasalamat ang mga Butuanon sa dumadaming trabaho na maaring pasukan ng mga manggagawa. Ito ay dahil sa pagbukas ng mga investors na nagbuhos ng kanilang mga puhunan dito sa lungsod, sabi ni Amante.

Hinamon din ng nasabing opisyal ang lahat ng hepe ng opisina ng city hall na maging mapagmatyag sa kanilang kapwa katrabaho nang hindi makagawa ng mga tiwali, hindi tuwid at hindi dapat na mga gawain na makakasira sa dangal at integridad ng lahat.

Ipinagmamalaki rin ni Mayor Jun Amante ang malaking pondo ng siyudad na nakadeposito naman sa isa sa mga bangko nitong lungsod. “Dahil dito, magagawa natin ang mga nararapat na idagdag na mga programang tiyak na makakatulong sa mga Butuanons,” pagtatapos ng opisyal. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31491

jsl_bxu1206

May 9th, 2011, 03:11 PM

BSP Council encourages scouts and scouters to join jamboree
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, May 6 (PIA) – The Boy Scouts of the Philippines (BSP) Agusan Council Executive Board will give local scouts and scouters the chance to meet their counterpart from other councils and neighboring countries. In the process, they can earning merit requirements to go up the scouting ladder.

During the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) meeting held recently, Department of Education (DepEd) Agusan del Norte Education Program Supervisor Iglucito P. Duquesa announced that the BSP Agusan Council is encouraging members to participate in the 15th National Scouts Jamboree and International Advancement Camp to be held at the Philippine Scouting Center for Asia-Pacific Region, at Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna on May 25-31, 2011.

Duquesa said to quality for the jamboree, an applicant 1) should be currently registered boy/senior scout, 2) must not be under 11 or over 17 ½ years of age before the start of the jamboree, 3) must be a holder of at least the 2nd class scout badge or its equivalent, 4) must be physically fit as certified by a physician, 5) must have at least one year camping experience and sufficient scouting knowledge, and 6) must have attended a pre-jamboree training by the council.

For the scouters, they must be duly registered with the BSP; must have served as Unit Leader or Assistant Unit Leader for at least two years; must be of good moral character; must be physically fit as certified by a physician; must have at least two years camping experience and sufficient scouting knowledge; and must have attended a pre-jamboree training by the council.

A registration fee of nine thousand five hundred pesos (Php 9,500.00) for scout and nine thousand six hundred pesos (Php 9,600.00) for adult leader shall be charged to each participant to cover transportation, food for the duration, jamboree fee, camp material, equipment, contingency and other administrative expenses. However, expenses relative to the participation may be charged to School Board/Local School Funds/School MOOE subject to the usual accounting and auditing rules and regulations. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31484

msbunnybxu

May 9th, 2011, 03:20 PM

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white_ranger

May 9th, 2011, 04:58 PM

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sosyal kaau ug dating murag naa raka sa kilid sa europe!nice!congrats to the new thread!

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 02:33 AM

kilid sa europe?

sosyal kaau ug dating murag naa raka sa kilid sa europe!nice!congrats to the new thread!

white_ranger

May 10th, 2011, 03:22 AM

kilid sa europe?
i mean kilid sa dalan sa europe.hehehehe

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 06:26 AM

Mutya Hong Butuan 2011
Presentation Night & Artistic Performance Night
Photos By Yul Nakila Jimenez

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 06:38 AM

Shirts by Butuan Souvenirs

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msbunnybxu

May 10th, 2011, 08:57 AM

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msbunnybxu

May 10th, 2011, 09:00 AM

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Tuesday, May 10. 2011

DOLE-Caraga organizes Industrieal Tripartite Council in Caraga
by DOLE-Caraga/PIA-Caraga

http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/31029-DOLE-Caraga-organizes-Industrieal-Tripartite-Council-in-Caraga.html

BUTUAN CITY — In its effort to enhance effective public-private partnership and maximizing involvement of all social partners in the implementation of labor and employment programs, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Caraga Regional Office recently organized the Industrial Tripartite Council (ITC) in Eco-Tourism to focus on concerns of workers in the eco-tourism sector.

During the Caraga Regional Tripartite Council Meeting held in Butuan City recenlty, the management and labor representatives of the hotels and restaurants welcomed the idea of organizing the eco-tourism ITC. This will enable them to address the many development concerns of the said industry, recognized as one of the emerging economic movers in the region. The body elected a set of officers and agreed to expand the membership to cover all provinces and cities in the region.

The induction of officers also marked the official launching of the Eco-Tourism ITC under the Regional Tripartite Industrial Peace Council and the start of the convention of all establishments providing eco-tourism services to come up with a voluntary code of good practices.

With these developments Dir. Domingo is hoping that the labor sector especially the private will have a strong partnership with the government's labor department in the region.

The following Eco-Tourism ITC Officers were inducted by Mayor Ferdinand M. Amante, Jr. during the recently-concluded Labor Day commemoration program at DOLE-Caraga, Regional Office grounds here: Chairperson &8211; Ofelia Domingo, OIC Regional Director, DOLE-Caraga; Vice Chairperson (Management Sector) &8211;Warren Yutiamco, Store Manager, Jollibee-Gaisano; Vice Chairperson &8211; Jun Celeste, Sales Officer, Dunkin' Donuts-Gaisano; Secretary - Rosita Dayan, Manager-Owner, Red Apple Fast Foods; Treasurer - Fe Gomez, Senior TESDS, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)-Caraga; Auditor &8211; Marilou Tiu, Supervisor-Owner, Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora; and PIO &8211; Edgar Magalong, Supervisor, Prince Hotel.

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BOB-bXu

May 10th, 2011, 09:06 AM

BOB-bXu

May 10th, 2011, 09:10 AM

Caraga Regional Center
Tiniwisan, Butuan City
Photo by ME :D

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maayo man diay nio mugunit ug camera si nyor regjex da.....abi nako napasmo na iya kamot sa sige ug barbel :nuts:

BOB-bXu

May 10th, 2011, 09:22 AM

guys nag bond offer na ang Vista land to finance its expansion nationwide including BUTUAN :)

Vista Land plans dollar bond offering

By Paolo Montecillo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 19:39:00 05/04/2011

Filed Under: Real Estate, bonds and t-bills

MANILA, Philippines—Villar-led Vista Land and Lifescapes Inc. plans another dollar bond sale to raise funds for its expansion to new areas in the country this year.

In a disclosure on Wednesday, the real-estate giant said it would issue additional US dollar notes. This would go on top of the $100 million in debt paper the company sold in September last year.

The new notes will have the same terms as those of the company’s previous offering. They will be consolidated with the previous offering to form a single series.

“The board further authorized the implementation of all necessary corporate and other actions to proceed with the offering and the issuance of the aforementioned notes. It authorized and empowered management to decide on the final issue size,” the company said.

Vista Land’s previous offering fetched a rate of 8.25 percent per year. The notes will mature in 2015.

Earlier this week, the company, owned by Senator Manuel Villar, said it would embark on a major expansion to 16 new areas across the country in the next 12 months.

The areas identified for its expansion program include Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte; La Union; Nueva Ecija; Bicol; Batangas; Quezon; Bataan; Pampanga; Davao; Butuan; and Zamboanga.

“The expansion to these areas will give Filipino families more opportunities to own homes as Vista Land provides options for low- to mid-market segments at various price points,” Vista Land CEO Benjamarie Therese Serrano said in a statement.

Serrano said these projects would cater to the families of overseas Filipino workers.

“The majority of our OFWs hail from the provinces and there is strong preference for house and lot in their hometown or province of origin which they intend to live in with their families,” Serrano said.

The company said its subdivision projects would cover areas of at least 10 hectares each and would be strategically located.

“Buyers have a myriad of house models to choose from and can look forward to living in themed, master-planned communities. Vista Land ensures that all its projects are well maintained even after turnover, through property managers,” Serrano said.

Vista Land last month reported a 31-percent jump in its net profit last year to P3.01 billion, on the back of record-high real-estate revenues.

The company—which derives 60 percent of its business from households supported by overseas Filipino remittances—booked P11.34 billion in revenue from real-estate sales, up by 18 percent from 2009.

BOB-bXu

May 10th, 2011, 09:28 AM

guys, nag strat na lagi kubkob sa big na vacant lot dinha tapad Caraga Square.......unsa kaha na building na pod itukod dinha?

msbunnybxu

May 10th, 2011, 09:30 AM

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@ Imadejas Subd.
Butuan city

U/C BUDGET FOOD CONVENTION CENTER

(Photo taken May 10,2011)

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BOB-bXu

May 10th, 2011, 09:43 AM

nag expand pod diay ang Budget Foods

netpal

May 10th, 2011, 10:20 AM

like the photos. good work there regjeex

nice shot! you're shooting 2 birds at the same time. nice angle of Mt. Hilong-hilong!^^

netpal

May 10th, 2011, 10:21 AM

nice shots^^

Banza Church Ruins
May 6, 2011

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netpal

May 10th, 2011, 10:23 AM

nice shots^^like the pics

Banza Church Ruins
May 6, 2011

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netpal

May 10th, 2011, 10:28 AM

sori guyz, i had problem posting earlier today

netpal

May 10th, 2011, 10:52 AM

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msbunnybxu

May 10th, 2011, 10:53 AM

guys, nag strat na lagi kubkob sa big na vacant lot dinha tapad Caraga Square.......unsa kaha na building na pod itukod dinha?

Saw it too Bob. Lately, I've spotted a few enclosed/fenced lots around the city wherein two have an on-going construction inside.

There's also a small construction near Burp spot in Montalban St.

Passed by ISUZU last evening around 8:30 & noticed that there are still workers inside their U/C Service Center.

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 10:59 AM

Soon to Open in this Site!
Mototrade Butuan Branch 2

Saw their tarp this afternoon.

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 11:06 AM

yep. mga foreigners gyud baya ang mahilig og palit og mga souvenirs.:)

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msbunnybxu

May 10th, 2011, 11:10 AM

Soon to Open in this Site!
Mototrade Butuan Branch 2

Saw their tarp this afternoon.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2038/IMG0725A.jpg

Second Branch na kaagad? Wow! :cheers:

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 11:16 AM

yep, 2nd branch ang nakabutang.

I stand corrected about the number of branches of Tropical Meatshop. I said there are 3 branches but 4 branches na diay!

1. Montilla Blvd (BCC Bldg)
2. G. Flores Ave.
3. Amadeo Lim
4. Ronwood Strip Mall

Second Branch na kaagad? Wow! :cheers:

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 11:26 AM

East West Bank opens 30 branches
By Ted P. Torres (The Philippine Star)
Updated May 10, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The East West Banking Corp. (East West Bank) is planning to open another 30 branches this year to bring its total network to 143 and a little more in terms of its automated teller machine (ATM) onsite and offsite network.

Just last month, the commercial bank of the Filinvest Group of Companies opened its 114th branch in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. The next 29 will be located in various parts of the country in pace with the positive growth of the Philippine economy.

East West Bank wants to dramatically expand its deposits and loan portfolio in the near future as it prepares to acquire its universal banking (unibank) license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) soon.

East West Bank president and chief executive officer Antonio C. Moncupa said the bank would fulfill all the BSP requirements for its unibank license to maximize its expanding client base.

Moncupa also said that the initial reports of its first quarter performance this year indicate strong growth in its core business.

Trading gains may not be as productive as 2010 considered by many as an outstanding year but difficult to sustain in 2011.

“We do not expect to perform better than the first quarter of 2010 in terms of net income, but we expect to do better in the first three months quality-wise as our core businesses did better than earnings from trading gains,” Moncupa said.

Bank officials said that earnings from January to March this year will not be less than P400 million with the bulk coming from consumer and corporate loans as well as low cost deposits, earnings from trading activities.

Total loan growth grew by some 25 percent to roughly P40 billion. Consumer loans consisting mainly of mortgage and auto loans reached P20 billion while corporate lending was in the vicinity of P18 billion.

“We will be gaining a lot of traction from our core banking business over trading and currency gains, which did exceptionally well last year,” the bank chief executive said.

Moncupa said the bank expects to perform as well as last year in terms of earnings and the quality of its core banking business.

Last year, it return on equity (ROE) was recorded at 19.8 percent, the second best in the country’s banking industry. Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) remained at 15.96 percent, while Tier 1 CAR stood at 11 percent end 2010.

East West Bank already accounts for roughly 20 percent of Filinvest Groups’ gross earnings. “We are still making representations and clarifications with the BSP regarding the specifics of the requirements on unibanking as well as publicly listing,” Moncupa said.

Last year, East West Bank recorded corporate history by registering net profits of P1.81 billion or nearly 200 percent better than the P621.7 million in 2009. The original target was then an optimistic P1 billion.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=684349&publicationSubCategoryId=74

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 11:27 AM

Butuan artists unite in “Panagtagbo” art exhibit
by Jocelyn E. Morano

BUTUAN CITY, May 10 – Balangay Festival 2011 brings together the finest traditional arts created by 13 Butuanon visual artists during the “Panagtagbo” Art Exhibit that runs from May 2 to 30, 2011 at Butuan National Museum lobby.

According to Likha Caraga President Gualberto Licong, the activity is a great chance to see and learn about Butuan’s art and culture. “We will also provide skills training through free workshops on crayons, cartooning and other mediums. The Panagtagbo hopes to raise the cultural pride and artistic value of Butuan’s local artists under Likha-Karaga,” Licong added.

Almost 40 sculptures and paintings are now on display, and are for sale. These were crafted by famous Davao-based artist Anoy Catague, the multi awarded Jun Licong, and prominent visual artist Kit Gresos. Other artists include Renato Altubar, Dhoods Atamosa, Gogoy Candelario, Venencio Conales, Richard dela Cruz, Renante Dublois, alwin Musa, Casiana Torralba, Ronnie Rudinas and Restituto Sala.

Butuan National Museum Curator Agustina Tamayo urged the public to appreciate local history and culture through the wide-ranging and unique art collections.

“These are the pride of Butuan and our local artists are considered not ordinary artists because they shine in big cities and earned awards ,” Tamayo said.

An eye catching art exhibit is the Jun Licong’s “Lullaby for the City” which uses as medium sawdust and cement that portrays Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. holding a guitar.

Panagtagbo Art Exhibit will hold every Fridays and Saturdays different art workshops, simultaneous symposium and during weekdays there will be focus group discussions.

On Sundays, last bidding sessions of sold paintings will be taking place. (Jocelyn E. Morano)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31634

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 11:29 AM

Police Region Office holds groundbreaking rites for day care center
by Noel B. Najarro

BUTUAN CITY, May 10 – Police Regional Office 13 held a groundbreaking ceremony for its P400,000 peso day care center located at Camp Rafael C. Rodriguez in this city last Monday.

The PNP regional chief CSupt. Rafal said that this is part of the PNP’s National Integrated Transformation Program, and its promotion of the government’s gender and children welfare agenda.

The guest of honor and speaker during the event was DSWD Caraga Assistant Regional Director Mita G. Lim. A memorandum of agreement (MOA) between the regional PNP and the DSWD was also signed for the establishment and operation of the 60-square meter facility.

Apart from Rafal and Lim, others in attendance were members of the PRO 13 Officers & Ladies Club led by Mrs. Ivy Boquerin, Mrs. Rafal and PSSupt. Aunzo; and officers of the Habitat for Humanity, which will also be assisting the project and some members of the PRO 13 PNP Press Corps. The ceremony was administered by the regional chaplain PCInsp. (Fr.) Marlou Labares were

Rafal during his message said that he had approved the recommendation of the PNP Housing Board, upon the request of the ladies and officers club for the establishment of such facility. He said that the PNP regional office had been busy with the improvement of its operational capability that the improvements of the camp facilities had seemed to be overlooked. He was thankful, however, to the ladies club for conceptualizing the move and for initiating a fund raising activity to put up the day care center. He also said that the building will be fastracked so that it may be ready in time for the opening of classes.

Rafal said that the regional PNP camp is blessed with a bigger area that in the future could be developed to build not only the day care center facility or the ladies and officers club house, but also other structures such as a “theme park” which may feature the history, the arts and culture of the Caraga region.

Future camp developments according to Rafal may include the access road towards the 10-million peso hospital of the PNP and the DOH, a 2-storey training center and more quartering facilities. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31611

molestedtwineggs

May 10th, 2011, 11:34 AM

grabe ka lapad sa kalsada^^

mao ba ni siya ang bagong kalsada? dili pa eyesore kay walay tinai nagbitaybitay...

tagpila square meter aning dapita?

msbunnybxu

May 10th, 2011, 11:51 AM

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HAPPY ENTERPRISE
Obrero, Langihan
Butuan city

(Photo taken May 2011)

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Guys, I am a bit confused here, HAPPY Enterprise or Emporium?

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BXU-GCP

May 10th, 2011, 12:24 PM

mao ba ni siya ang bagong kalsada? dili pa eyesore kay walay tinai nagbitaybitay...

tagpila square meter aning dapita?

dili baligya ang mga lots sa Butuan City Government Center. But it can be leased subject to approval of the city. I heard that CREATE FOODS (Process Food Cluster of Caraga) already had a lot here for the construction of a processing plant with funding from germany.

another firm eyeing to lease a land here is arriving tomorrow to meet with the Butuan Investment Board on thursday. This firm officially submitted their intent to pour in a P40M investment in Butuan just last monday.

netpal

May 10th, 2011, 12:30 PM

sori guyz i had problem posting pics earlier today

netpal

May 10th, 2011, 12:34 PM

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 12:35 PM

Boat Building Site
Luna Compound, Bading, Butuan City

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netpal

May 10th, 2011, 12:39 PM

nice^^

Boat Building Site
Luna Compound, Bading, Butuan City

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netpal

May 10th, 2011, 12:40 PM

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 12:41 PM

sure na ni netpal? hapit na mahimong basilica? ^^

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netpal

May 10th, 2011, 12:47 PM

we are going there...thats according to father Amalla.the direction is to have 1 basilica minore in Mindanao; Luzon has the Immaculate Conception and Visayas has Sto Nino (Baby Jesus). So to complete the Holy Family, the diocese is processing to make our very own St. Joseph Cathedral a basilica minore

sure na ni netpal? hapit na mahimong basilica? ^^

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 12:50 PM

unya dili mosaka ang kilay sa ubang churches? especially katong mga archdiocese?

if butuan has the oldest church in mindanao then deserving ra pod nga diri ang basilica sa mindanao.^^

we are going there...thats according to father Amalla.the direction is to have 1 basilica minore in Mindanao; Luzon has the Immaculate Conception and Visayas has Sto Nino (Baby Jesus). So to complete the Holy Family, the diocese is processing to make our very own St. Joseph Cathedral a basilica minore

lemzy

May 10th, 2011, 01:52 PM

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Butuan shirts modeled by forigners? :nuts:

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naai site/application ate buns w/c u can paste the design print then come out as if they were really modeled by these people. hehe

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 01:55 PM

ah mao ba. how about kanang mga sihag nga t-shirts? realistic man gud kay mga nipis baya ni kasagaran ang mga souvenir shirts.

naai site/application ate buns w/c u can paste the design print then come out as if they were really modeled by these people. hehe

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 01:57 PM

Philippine Ports Authority

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 01:58 PM

PPA Badminton Court

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regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:19 PM

thanks sa mga nag dayeg sa akong post.. hehehe tininuod na jud na nga post.... hehehe

sorry ha been busy lately... ill post some of the CR center.... with different angles naman... same location pa kay wala pako ka suroy sa city gamit ang akong camera... baka ill try tomorrow...

regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:26 PM

More of CARAGA REGIONAL CENTERTiniwisan, Butuan City

Photo by ME :D

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regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:27 PM

sunod nako nga project hehehe ang 2nd bridge.. maayo didto kay wala koi kalaban... hahahahaha i can drive w/o license and helmet kung didto ko sa 2nd bridge.. patuyang ko didto... pero ill try during sunset... what's ya think?

regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:36 PM

until now wala pa juy nag rent diha nga building. According to mang gardo ang nag bantay diha nga naka Squala oi.. hehehe pero nanghid jud ko nga mamicture ko.. hehehe Ingon ni mang gardo nga naa daw taga call center nga nag aquire mo rent pero they change their mind.. tapos naa sad government agencies same thing ni back out.. karon murag ang taga DENR cguro pero not sure kung madaun sila this month, mao nay ingon ni mang gardo nga naka squala... :D

Rooobert

May 10th, 2011, 03:37 PM

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Butuan shirts modeled by forigners? :nuts:

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looks like the butuan designs have just been pasted over the shirts. you can just download or get the pictures of those models somewhere in the cyber world i guess. of course when you download or get them ,you'll see them wearing blank shirts .i've seen people using the same method of marketing shirts online . nice designs though. have been to butuan in 2005, by the way, and loved it! it seems that the city has changed extensively since then. way to go!

regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:39 PM

According to my neice who recently graduated sa SJIT, ang Maritime Campus diay sa Cubi-Cubi kay counterpart sa Chinese government. Didto daw ang chinese students mag school tapos they will provide daw a ship na ihatag nila sa SJIT.. :D good deal isn't? mao diay nga ilang gi dali pag human ang campus para ready na sa mga chinese students.. not sure kung apil na didto ang accomodation nila.. ill take a pics sa ilang proposal.. kay not only 1 building ra ang naa didto... naka butang man gud sa year book sa akong neice...

molestedtwineggs

May 10th, 2011, 03:45 PM

dili baligya ang mga lots sa Butuan City Government Center. But it can be leased subject to approval of the city. I heard that CREATE FOODS (Process Food Cluster of Caraga) already had a lot here for the construction of a processing plant with funding from germany.

another firm eyeing to lease a land here is arriving tomorrow to meet with the Butuan Investment Board on thursday. This firm officially submitted their intent to pour in a P40M investment in Butuan just last monday.

nagpahimangno man to si mama.. nga daaw mga yuta ipamaligya diha sa south montilla, particularly villa kanangga ug tiniwisan...

idle land man diay na... nindot na himuon ug business district

unta magplan ang butuan to be sports city capital para malahi ba... bisan usa lang ka staduim, arena ug lawn area... dako baya kita ang sports tourism... maghost dayon ug international games...

premyohan lang gyud ug cookies from rose bakeshop, usa ka pakite nga pusporo gikan sa EMI, ug plywood usa ka bundle from EMCO.. lol..

regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:46 PM

naa baya proposal sa may brgy Ampayon nga nice kaayo.. na post na na diri sa previous thread...

but nakita nako sa may area nga naa nay mga buhangin nga gipang tambak.. not sure ha kung mao na to... pero murag mao na cguro to woi.. kay exact location man.. :D

nagpahimangno man to si mama.. nga daaw mga yuta ipamaligya diha sa south montilla, particularly villa kanangga ug tiniwisan...

idle land man diay na... nindot na himuon ug business district

unta magplan ang butuan to be sports city capital para malahi ba... bisan usa lang ka staduim, arena ug lawn area... dako baya kita ang sports tourism... maghost dayon ug international games...

premyohan lang gyud ug cookies from rose bakeshop, usa ka pakite nga pusporo gikan sa EMI, ug plywood usa ka bundle from EMCO.. lol..

regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:49 PM

CARAGA REGIONAL CENTERTiniwisan, Butuan City

Photo by ME :D
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regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 03:56 PM

CARAGA REGIONAL CENTER Tiniwisan, Butuan City

Photo by ME :bash:

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regjeex

May 10th, 2011, 04:00 PM

More....

by me again :bash: :cheer:

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jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 04:40 PM

ayaw kumpyansa reg kay naa baya LTTMO magbarog at the foot of the bridge or kanang sa intersection sa villakananga padung tungao.

sunod nako nga project hehehe ang 2nd bridge.. maayo didto kay wala koi kalaban... hahahahaha i can drive w/o license and helmet kung didto ko sa 2nd bridge.. patuyang ko didto... pero ill try during sunset... what's ya think?

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 04:41 PM

nice photos reg. murag wala sa pinas.^^

CARAGA REGIONAL CENTER Tiniwisan, Butuan City

Photo by ME :bash:

http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab140/regjeex/IMG_2789.jpg

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fellow_BXUanon

May 10th, 2011, 04:53 PM

Ano po gagawin nila sa Regional Center? What offices are bound to settle there?

jsl_bxu1206

May 10th, 2011, 05:02 PM

call center. english school for 5,000 chinese nationals.:)

msbunny posted the news article i think in the previous thread.

Ano po gagawin nila sa Regional Center? What offices are bound to settle there?

fellow_BXUanon

May 10th, 2011, 05:30 PM

ah i thought government center gyud sya..

call center. english school for 5,000 chinese nationals.:)

msbunny posted the news article i think in the previous thread.

lemzy

May 10th, 2011, 07:43 PM

ka nice ba sa building, kalami ba ug managhan na dihang dapita.

Nice fotos nyor regjeex!

Fahdingding

May 11th, 2011, 01:58 AM

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PCBS (PHILIPPINE CHRISTIAN BOOK STORE)

(Photos taken May 2011)

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Your PCBS - BXU is quite bigger compared to PCBS here in GENSAN. Parang gusto ko pumunta dyan to shop for CHRISTIAN LITERATURE BOOKS because for sure mas marami supplies and choices of books dyan. :)

Fahdingding

May 11th, 2011, 02:03 AM

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 02:05 AM

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Watch SAM CONCEPCION LIVE IN BUTUAN on may 17th as ABS-CBN North Mindanao brings you the KAPAMILYA DAY happening at G Flores Avenue near post office from 1 pm til 5 pm. ITS FOR FREE! a variety show that will also feature MAG TV hosts.. Bidabest this summer and see u there KAPAMILYA!!!

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netpal

May 11th, 2011, 03:54 AM

thanks rooobert for sharing your nice observations about the progress of our city. from year 2005, a lot of improvements happen. hope you can visit Butuan again!:)

looks like the butuan designs have just been pasted over the shirts. you can just download or get the pictures of those models somewhere in the cyber world i guess. of course when you download or get them ,you'll see them wearing blank shirts .i've seen people using the same method of marketing shirts online . nice designs though. have been to butuan in 2005, by the way, and loved it! it seems that the city has changed extensively since then. way to go!

netpal

May 11th, 2011, 03:55 AM

this is really a good indicator of progress^^.hope more banks will be opening in our city soon

East West Bank opens 30 branches
By Ted P. Torres (The Philippine Star)
Updated May 10, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The East West Banking Corp. (East West Bank) is planning to open another 30 branches this year to bring its total network to 143 and a little more in terms of its automated teller machine (ATM) onsite and offsite network.

Just last month, the commercial bank of the Filinvest Group of Companies opened its 114th branch in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte. The next 29 will be located in various parts of the country in pace with the positive growth of the Philippine economy.

East West Bank wants to dramatically expand its deposits and loan portfolio in the near future as it prepares to acquire its universal banking (unibank) license from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) soon.

East West Bank president and chief executive officer Antonio C. Moncupa said the bank would fulfill all the BSP requirements for its unibank license to maximize its expanding client base.

Moncupa also said that the initial reports of its first quarter performance this year indicate strong growth in its core business.

Trading gains may not be as productive as 2010 considered by many as an outstanding year but difficult to sustain in 2011.

“We do not expect to perform better than the first quarter of 2010 in terms of net income, but we expect to do better in the first three months quality-wise as our core businesses did better than earnings from trading gains,” Moncupa said.

Bank officials said that earnings from January to March this year will not be less than P400 million with the bulk coming from consumer and corporate loans as well as low cost deposits, earnings from trading activities.

Total loan growth grew by some 25 percent to roughly P40 billion. Consumer loans consisting mainly of mortgage and auto loans reached P20 billion while corporate lending was in the vicinity of P18 billion.

“We will be gaining a lot of traction from our core banking business over trading and currency gains, which did exceptionally well last year,” the bank chief executive said.

Moncupa said the bank expects to perform as well as last year in terms of earnings and the quality of its core banking business.

Last year, it return on equity (ROE) was recorded at 19.8 percent, the second best in the country’s banking industry. Capital adequacy ratio (CAR) remained at 15.96 percent, while Tier 1 CAR stood at 11 percent end 2010.

East West Bank already accounts for roughly 20 percent of Filinvest Groups’ gross earnings. “We are still making representations and clarifications with the BSP regarding the specifics of the requirements on unibanking as well as publicly listing,” Moncupa said.

Last year, East West Bank recorded corporate history by registering net profits of P1.81 billion or nearly 200 percent better than the P621.7 million in 2009. The original target was then an optimistic P1 billion.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=684349&publicationSubCategoryId=74

netpal

May 11th, 2011, 03:56 AM

agree^^

ka nice ba sa building, kalami ba ug managhan na dihang dapita.

Nice fotos nyor regjeex!

netpal

May 11th, 2011, 03:57 AM

thou shall not compianz lang regjeex, usahay ang LTO mag atong anang kanto sa bag-o na tulay:lol::lol::lol:

sunod nako nga project hehehe ang 2nd bridge.. maayo didto kay wala koi kalaban... hahahahaha i can drive w/o license and helmet kung didto ko sa 2nd bridge.. patuyang ko didto... pero ill try during sunset... what's ya think?

netpal

May 11th, 2011, 03:59 AM

i saw it just this morning...the interiors are now newly painted

Soon to Open in this Site!
Mototrade Butuan Branch 2

Saw their tarp this afternoon.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2038/IMG0725A.jpg

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 05:26 AM

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 06:51 AM

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 06:54 AM

Magsaysay Bridge
As viewed from PPA

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 06:59 AM

hahaha. makalingaw kaayo ning mga forumers diri nga thread.

bob's vocabulary: MAAS, WARA-WARA, BAKYA, KADANG-KADANG (more to come):nuts:

netpal's winning line: "THOU SHALL NOT COMPIANZ" (with biblical influence?):lol:

THE BEST GYUD NING MGA BUTUANON!:cheers:

thou shall not compianz lang regjeex, usahay ang LTO mag atong anang kanto sa bag-o na tulay:lol::lol::lol:

molestedtwineggs

May 11th, 2011, 07:42 AM

nice photos reg. murag wala sa pinas.^^

unta diri na lang iusa ang regional center... ayaw na lang claim Surigao.. para one stop ba... 2 hours ra bitaw ang biyahe...

thats good news if this entire area own by the government, i love to see huge park like in Dubai 3 huge parks in the heart of the city... or a marina beside the mall...
parang ganito
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molestedtwineggs

May 11th, 2011, 07:53 AM

kinsay blogger diri? palihug kug update aning site be... http://www.twistionary.com

eeldedabolyuayen

May 11th, 2011, 08:39 AM

unya dili mosaka ang kilay sa ubang churches? especially katong mga archdiocese?

if butuan has the oldest church in mindanao then deserving ra pod nga diri ang basilica sa mindanao.^^

Just Sharing my thoughts

I think being a diocese or archdiocese cathedral is not a prelude to being a basilica, nor one church is superior to the other. A cathedral is the home church of the bishop in the case of diocese or the archbishop in the case of archdiocese while a basilica is a special church of the pope. You can identify a basilica minore or majore through papal insigña placed in the church facade, while in the cathedral you will see the bishop or archbishop chair.

A cathedral exist when there is a diocese while basilica exist only through Pope’s declaration (I forgot the canon term on this declaration). Pope’s basis to declare church a basilica is not on its physical appearance, nor the size or age of the church but by the deep devotion of the people on the saint where the church is dedicated. For instance the deep devotion of the people of Quiapo make rise the Basilica Minore del Nazareno, the devotion of the people of Cebu to Sto. Niño and Bicolanos devotion to Our Lady of Peñafrancia made Sto. Niño and Peñafrancia Church respectively a basilica minore’s.

Most diocese do not want their cathedral to become Basilica simply because the identity of the cathedral belongs to bishop but the Basilica belongs to the pope. For instance in Cebu the Cathedral and Basilica are two separate church structures although dedicated only to one saint, In Manila Immaculate Concepcion and Nazarene Basilicas is separate from Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, In Naga Metropolitan Cathedral is separate church from Peñafrancia Basilica Minore. I know only one Cathedral and at the same time called a Basilica is the St Peter’s Basilica also St. Peters Cathedral of Rome where the Pope also serves as the Archbishop of Rome.

It is not I think prohibited if St. Joseph Cathedral of Butuan to be declared one as a Basilica where as a catholic I deeply wishes to, but to be one can we prove to the Pope our deep devotion and love to St. Joseph our patron Saint? I may be wrong but my observation is that Butuanons is even more devotee of Sto. Niño rather than St. Joseph. (You can notice this during the celebration of the two fiestas). For instance this coming St Joseph fiesta the religiosity of this occasion is being dwarfed by the Balangay Festival where the ancient rituals is being patronized rather than the religious aspect of the fiesta.:):):)

msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 09:10 AM

More of CARAGA REGIONAL CENTERTiniwisan, Butuan City

Photo by ME :D

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This is the best angle for me. Thank you for the super nice photos regj :okay:

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msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 09:11 AM

coffeeworld

May 11th, 2011, 09:12 AM

unta diri na lang iusa ang regional center... ayaw na lang claim Surigao.. para one stop ba... 2 hours ra bitaw ang biyahe...

thats good news if this entire area own by the government, i love to see huge park like in Dubai 3 huge parks in the heart of the city... or a marina beside the mall...
parang ganito
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Ah uber nana. ...million pay ipun0n. Nato ana- . :-P

msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 09:17 AM

d/p

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:21 AM

COMELEC starts voters’ registration in Butuan
by Jerylle Anne O. Rivera

BUTUAN CITY, May 10 (PIA) – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) here has started the registration of new voters, and voters that need to transfer to a new voting precinct.

According to COMELEC, the early registration was intended purposively to prevent muddled situations during the listing of the new and newly-transferred voters here in the city.

COMELEC Officer Osea Makiling is calling the attention of those who are interested to register to grab the opportunity to be registered early so that everything will be put in place.

Makiling further said, qualified voters must bring the following requirements: birth certificate (for the first registrants), marriage contract and other documents as proof/evidence of their identity.

Moreover, Makiling said registrants will just visit the COMELEC office located at the city hall complex here during office hours from Monday to Friday.

The registration will end on October 31, 2012, it was gathered. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31688

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:23 AM

Officers’ Ladies Club inks MOA with PRO-13 for the construction of day care center
by Robert E. Roperos

BUTUAN CITY, May 11 (PIA) -- The Officers’ Ladies Club has signed a memorandum of agreement with Police Regional Office (PRO) -13 for the construction of a day care center, in a ceremony conducted right after the flag ceremony of PRO-13 in Camp Rafael Rodriguez, Libertad, this city.

According to Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Caraga Assistant Regional Director Mita Lim, as soon as the day care center is opened, PRO-13 should make sure that services offered by the center will really benefit those who will be enrolling especially children aged three to five years old.

In her speech as guest of honor, Lim said that children who will be enrolled in the center should be physically fit by giving them food with right nutrients.

Lim also said the children must also be given the opportunity to possess self-confidence by imparting to them the importance of being independent.

Above all, Lim said the children must be taught with right values and attitude that will eventually lead to have self-discipline. “In this way, they will be prepared for the basic education,” the official added.

Furthermore, ARD Lim stressed the importance of the parents’ participation in the development of their children’s education as well as the other agencies if technical assistance is needed.

“This may serve as a tool to prepare the future leaders of this region by equipping them with quality education,” Lim stressed.

The Officers’ Ladies club is an organization of the wives of PNP officials, including the commissioned and non-commissioned officers of the region. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31785

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:31 AM

U/C Building
South R. Calo St.
As of May 10, 2011

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0149.jpg

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:32 AM

U/C Butuan Gospel Church
South R. Calo St., Butuan City
As of May 10, 2011

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msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 09:33 AM

The Financial Center Building
South R. Calo St.

Sorry I wasn't able to take a better angle coz bantay pari kaayo si Gardo.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0150.jpg

hahaha! Gardo na nga naging Pari pa :lol:

Nice building for South R.Calo st. :banana:

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:35 AM

yeah, nice building. residential baya kasagaran dinhi nga dapit sa R. Calo.

atbang ani nga building ang kanang isa ka U/C building. i asked one of the workers kung unsa ibutang didto, he replied "BUILDING IBUTANG DINHA".:nuts::nuts::nuts:

wa na lang ko mo-probe.:)

hahaha! Gardo na nga naging Pari pa :lol:

Nice building for South R.Calo st. :banana:

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msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 09:38 AM

U/C Building
South R. Calo St.
As of May 10, 2011

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0149.jpg

I also saw two U/C's in South Montilla blvd. with the same lot area as this one.

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msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 09:41 AM

guys, nag strat na lagi kubkob sa big na vacant lot dinha tapad Caraga Square.......unsa kaha na building na pod itukod dinha?

Passed by the site this afternoon, the perimeter is now enclosed.

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:43 AM

kung makalugar ka atebunns, paki-click2x na lang sa imong cam ha? apila ang otis nga ga-renovate at present.:D

Passed by the site this afternoon, the perimeter is now enclosed.

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 09:49 AM

2011 Mutya Hong Butuan Candidates

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msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 10:00 AM

kung makalugar ka atebunns, paki-click2x na lang sa imong cam ha? apila ang otis nga ga-renovate at present.:D

Your wish is my command hehehe...next time nalang yung enclosed area nearby.

ON GOING RENOVATION OF OTIS SUPERSTORE

(Photo taken May 2011)

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 10:04 AM

thanks atebunns.:)

old na gyud kaayo ang building noh? i hope they are also considering of repainting the whole building.

Your wish is my command hehehe...next time nalang yung enclosed area nearby.

ON GOING RENOVATION OF OTIS SUPERSTORE

(Photo taken May 2011)

http://img844.imageshack.us/img844/7517/dsc09042g.jpg

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 10:06 AM

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Photos by Macky Calo (http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/media/set/?set=a.10150189882362225.316538.521152224)

BOB-bXu

May 11th, 2011, 11:36 AM

Boat Building Site
Luna Compound, Bading, Butuan City

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this is the building of then The Narra Hotel

Narra Hotel, owned by the family of Ester Luna (named on Ester Luna St where old Narra restaurant stood ) was the "IN" hotel for the city's elite during the timber boom heydeys in the late 50's to early sixties. It finally closed shop in the late seventies. Senator Miriam Santiago once spent their honeymoon in this hotel. Miriam Defensor Santiago was a relative of the late Madame Helen Defensor Sanchez, the wife of former Assemblyman of then undivided Agusan and former Butuan City Mayor Guillermo R. Sanchez

msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 12:42 PM

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ROSARIO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & GRILL HOUSE
JC Aquino Avenue
Butuan city

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jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 01:23 PM

City Tourism Council urges public to support Balangay Festival
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

BUTUAN CITY, May 11 (PIA) – The City Tourism Council chaired by Atty. Rema Burdeos-Erigbuagas appealed to the local tri-media here to support the month-long activities of this year’s Balangay Festival thru proper and constant information dissemination to the general public in their regular programs.

During the press conference held recently at the city hall here, the City Tourism Council bared highlights of the activities, as follows: BANFA Football Festival on May 14-16 at the Libertad Sports Complex; Lawn Tennis Sports Academy on May 14-15 while the Balik Butuan Testimonial and Partner’s Dinner will also be held at Almont Hotel’s Inland Resort with guests and partners from the Balikbayan-butuanons.

On May 17, the ‘Kaliwatan’ Fund Run will be conducted from Rizal Park to the City Hall to be followed with a fancy drill by the PNP/PA SWAT. On the same date, the ABS-CBN Kapamilya will give entertainment through their hosts from ‘Mag-TV’ Cagayan de Oro and singer-actor Sam Conception while at 7pm, the Mutya Hong Butuan Coronation Pageant will be held at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Gym.

On May 18, a motocross race will be held in Purok 6 Brgy. Malalag while at 7pm, Down to Mars Concert will be witnessed at the FSUU Gym. Also on May 18-31, sports academy like football and Frisbee will be played at the Libertad Sports Complex.

During the Fiesta day on May 19, lined up activities are the following: Balangay Theater Float Parade Competition with synchronized Manobo Dancing; Agusan Youth Congress at the FSUU Gym; Boxing Engkwentro sa Kapitolyo; and SMB Fiesta Party/Bar Tour at the junctions of Rosales St to DBP.

Christian Music and Dance is set on May 20 at the FSUU Gym in time also with the Butuan Central Elementary School (BCES) and Timber City Academy (TCA) Grand Alumni Homecoming.

The city government headed by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. will lead the Gawad kalinga – Balangayan City Build wherein they will be building houses in Brgy. Pagatpatan. On May 27, the Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Chapter will hold the Dinner for a Cause at the Balanghai Hotel while on May 28, the Miss Silka Caraga will be held at the FSUU Gym.

The 1st Mayor Jun Amante’s Taekwondo Friendship Games will be launched on May 29 at the FSUU Gym while on May 31, the Santacruzan and Flores De Mayo will be conducted at 4pm from Rizal Park to the thoroughfares of the city and end at the St. Joseph Cathedral.

As part of the closing ceremonies on May 31, partner-stakeholders will be recognized and are expected to perform their intermission numbers during the Partners’ Appreciation Night.

With these activities going on, Atty. Erigbuagas calls on public to participate and support all the said activities so that Butuan City will become among the top cities in the countries. She then ended the press conference by saying “no matter how slow or fast we row, as long as we continue to rowing, we can all achieve our aim, and that aim is to make Butuan City one of the top cities in the country.” (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31932

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 01:27 PM

DOH sets nationwide fitness event
by Nora CL Molde

BUTUAN CITY, May 11 (PIA) – A nationwide physical fitness activity is set to take place on May 15, with Department of Health-Center for Health Development (DOH-CHD) Caraga spearheading the activity here in the region.

The activity, dubbed as “Ehersisyong Pangkalusugn sa Lahat” aims to convey the importance of regular exercise regardless of age and gender.

“In order to prevent, control and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes, which pose a great threat to human health and development, regular exercise is needed,” DOH-Caraga said.

Meanwhile, in relation to the nationwide event, DOH-Caraga in collaboration with the City Government of Butuan through the Batyag Butuan initiative will also have a Hataw Exercise at the Rizal Park at six o’clock in the morning of the same day.

Prior to the Hataw Exercise, a fun walk will be held. The fun walk route will be from CHD Caraga office to Montilla boulevard going towards Macapagal Bridge then back to Montilla boulevard and will end at the city’s Rizal Park. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31929

jsl_bxu1206

May 11th, 2011, 01:28 PM

Butuanons to experience Balangay boat voyage in a river cruise
by Diamond Year Cupay

BUTUAN CITY, May 11 (PIA) - As part of the month-long celebration of the Balangay Festival 2011 this May, Butuanons will have the chance to experience the Balangay voyage starting Thursday, May 12, 2011.

According to Jean Navarra, Butuan Global Forum President, the project is not intended primarily to generate profit but for the promotion of the boats as one of the tourist spots, not just in Caraga but also in the Philippines. This will also be an educational activity for Butuanon youth as they learn more about the Balangay boat.

Every cruise can accommodate 30 passengers, with a fee of Php 150.00 per head. The fee will cover the fuel expenses, honorarium for the crew, and other expenses during the trip.

The said activity is headed by the Butuan Global Forum in cooperation with the City Tourism Council as supported by the City government of Butuan.

It can be recalled that the said boat was used by members of Mount Everest Team when they traveled some countries in Southeast Asia during their six-months journey last year, an accomplishment which was placed the group in the front page of national dailies both here and abroad. (PIA-Caraga)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31937

msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 02:00 PM

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SHOT TAKEN FROM THE 3rd floor of PRINCE HOTEL

(Photo taken this afternoon May 11,2011)

What a view :D :lol:

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msbunnybxu

May 11th, 2011, 02:42 PM

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DOWN TO MARS CONCERT INVASION

Posted by: Ms.Jocelyn Morano
@ facebook.com/butuan
http://www.facebook.com/butuan#!/butuan#!/photo.php?fbid=2059600528769&set=o.107806625909956&type=1&theater

The Grand alliance of ANHS Batch 82 stages the most abitious concert ever produced: DOWN to MARS: CONCERT INVASION" featuring 6 performing artists from Manila, with their Filipino-Inter-Asian looks and race, K-POP fever hits the penacle of blast on stage on MAY 18, 2011 at FSUU GYM as Butuan celebrates Balangay Festival. This is in partnership with the City Government of Butuan, City Tourism Coouncil & VERB

outlets: Woodstock, Haus of Beef, Dang Myx (Gaisano Butuan, basement area), Dunkin Donut, Butuan City Vice Mayor's Office thru Johanna Rosales, for ticket reservations, you can buy thru ANHS Batch 82, by calling Juliet Cassion Hall at 09393607147

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molestedtwineggs

May 11th, 2011, 04:01 PM

net fine...

http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51c-WwkenRL._SS500_.jpg

source (http://www.amazon.com/dp/6132099506?tag=butdaipho0a-20&camp=211493&creative=379973&linkCode=op2&creativeASIN=6132099506&adid=0SCNKD3DNX3ZG1ESP26E&)

white_ranger

May 11th, 2011, 08:46 PM

jsl_bxu1206

May 12th, 2011, 07:29 AM

mutts. half-korean and half-something daw.:)

are they pinoy?or koreans?

msbunnybxu

May 12th, 2011, 08:23 AM

thanks atebunns.:)

old na gyud kaayo ang building noh? i hope they are also considering of repainting the whole building.

I hope so too.The storefront needs change, paint it kaya with something vibrant & fun? If they decide to maintain that old exterior facade, I doubt if anyone would even bother to take a peek inside :ohno:

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msbunnybxu

May 12th, 2011, 08:30 AM

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ROSARIO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & GRILL HOUSE
JC Aquino Avenue
Butuan city

(Photos taken May 11,2011)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8823/dsc09615j.jpg

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/6117/dsc09610.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3589/17417104.jpg

MORE Photos @ the Butuan Shop & Dine Thread

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1154779&page=19

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jsl_bxu1206

May 12th, 2011, 08:44 AM

dako gyud kaayo nga factor ang facade when it comes to business. it's your invitation to customers unya kung ingon ana ra ang hitsura, wala gyud ma-enganyo og sulod.

I hope so too.The storefront needs change, paint it kaya with something vibrant & fun? If they decide to maintain that old exterior facade, I doubt if anyone would even bother to take a peek inside :ohno:

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jsl_bxu1206

May 12th, 2011, 08:45 AM

uy, nag-lunch si atebunns sa rosario's!:cheers:

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ROSARIO'S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & GRILL HOUSE
JC Aquino Avenue
Butuan city

(Photos taken May 11,2011)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/8823/dsc09615j.jpg

http://img806.imageshack.us/img806/6117/dsc09610.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/3589/17417104.jpg

MORE Photos @ the Butuan Shop & Dine Thread

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1154779&page=19

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jsl_bxu1206

May 12th, 2011, 08:48 AM

U/C 2-storey BCES Extension Building
San Francisco St., Butuan City
As of May 10, 2011

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0157.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0156.jpg

netpal

May 12th, 2011, 09:10 AM

good news for the pupils^^

U/C 2-storey BCES Extension Building
San Francisco St., Butuan City
As of May 10, 2011

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0157.jpg

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0156.jpg

jsl_bxu1206

May 12th, 2011, 09:11 AM

nagkadaghan na gyud siguro ang mga bata karon noh? hehehe.

good news for the pupils^^

netpal

May 12th, 2011, 09:28 AM

hilig man mga tao:lol::lol:

nagkadaghan na gyud siguro ang mga bata karon noh? hehehe.

msbunnybxu

May 12th, 2011, 09:41 AM

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LANGIHAN

(Photos taken this morning May 12,2011)

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/7384/dsc09636w.jpg

http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/9305/dsc09635d.jpg

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romix

May 12th, 2011, 11:35 AM

unsa man ni si culima kadagko sa tarpaulin bisag wa pay election, usik usik lang sa iyang cdf, ibawal unta na sa sp, inig enrolment naa na sab nay tarpaulin welcome students and teachers to schoolyear 2011-2012, inig pista sa sa minatay, welcome to the zamoracity cemetery ang mabutang sa iyang tarpaulin:lol::lol::lol:

molestedtwineggs

May 12th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Azkals grace Butuan City’s 1st Balanghay Football Festival on May 16-18by Ben Serrano

Posted by admin2 on May 12th, 2011 and filed under Sports. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0. You can skip to the end and leave a response. Pinging is currently not allowed.

By PNA and U.S. News Agency / Asian

Two members of the famous Philippine Football Team Azkals are expected to grace the 1st Balanghay Football Festival at the sprawling Butuan City Sports Complex on May 16 to 18.

Azkals Kim Relucio and Jerry Barbaso are expected to arrive here in Butuan City on May 16 to grace the football sports competition, the first to be held in this city in time for the Balanghay Festival.

Butuan City Vice Mayor Lawrence Fortun, president of Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Football Association (BANFA), said football enthusiasts, competitors and football teams from as far as then cities of Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental, Lanao del Norte, Marawi City and other cities and provinces of Caraga region have signified participation in the 1st Balanghay Football Festival competition.

BANFA and Butuan City government under the leadership of Butuan City Mayor Dr. Ferdinand Amante Jr. are the event sponsors.

Prizes, medals and commendations await winners in the first almost Mindanao-wide football competition to be held here in Butuan City, Caraga regions’ capital.

Aside from football competition, month-long activities are being prepared in time for the Butuan City Fiesta honoring the city’s patron saint, St. Joseph, the Worker held May 18 to 19 yearly.

Fortun and Amante enjoin all Butuanons to actively participate in the Balanghay Festival.

source (http://www.usnewslasvegas.com/sports/azkals-grace-butuan-citys-1st-balanghay-football-festival-on-may-16-18by-ben-serrano/)

msbunnybxu

May 12th, 2011, 02:40 PM

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City Tourism Council urges public to support Balangay Festival
by Jennifer P. Gaitano

http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/31193-City-Tourism-Council-urges-public-to-support-Balangay-Festival.html

BUTUAN CITY — The City Tourism Council chaired by Atty. Rema Burdeos-Erigbuagas appealed to the local tri-media here to support the month-long activities of this year's Balangay Festival thru proper and constant information dissemination to the general public in their regular programs.

During the press conference held recently at the city hall here, the City Tourism Council bared highlights of the activities, as follows: BANFA Football Festival on May 14-16 at the Libertad Sports Complex; Lawn Tennis Sports Academy on May 14-15 while the Balik Butuan Testimonial and Partner's Dinner will also be held at Almont Hotel's Inland Resort with guests and partners from the Balikbayan-butuanons.

On May 17, the 'Kaliwatan' Fund Run will be conducted from Rizal Park to the City Hall to be followed with a fancy drill by the PNP/PA SWAT. On the same date, the ABS-CBN Kapamilya will give entertainment through their hosts from 'Mag-TV' Cagayan de Oro and singer-actor Sam Conception while at 7pm, the Mutya Hong Butuan Coronation Pageant will be held at the Father Saturnino Urios University (FSUU) Gym.

On May 18, a motocross race will be held in Purok 6 Brgy. Malalag while at 7pm, Down to Mars Concert will be witnessed at the FSUU Gym. Also on May 18-31, sports academy like football and Frisbee will be played at the Libertad Sports Complex.

During the Fiesta day on May 19, lined up activities are the following: Balangay Theater Float Parade Competition with synchronized Manobo Dancing; Agusan Youth Congress at the FSUU Gym; Boxing Engkwentro sa Kapitolyo; and SMB Fiesta Party/Bar Tour at the junctions of Rosales St to DBP.

Christian Music and Dance is set on May 20 at the FSUU Gym in time also with the Butuan Central Elementary School (BCES) and Timber City Academy (TCA) Grand Alumni Homecoming.

The city government headed by Mayor Ferdinand Amante Jr. will lead the Gawad kalinga – Balangayan City Build wherein they will be building houses in Brgy. Pagatpatan. On May 27, the Butuan City-Agusan del Norte Chapter will hold the Dinner for a Cause at the Balanghai Hotel while on May 28, the Miss Silka Caraga will be held at the FSUU Gym.

The 1st Mayor Jun Amante's Taekwondo Friendship Games will be launched on May 29 at the FSUU Gym while on May 31, the Santacruzan and Flores De Mayo will be conducted at 4pm from Rizal Park to the thoroughfares of the city and end at the St. Joseph Cathedral.

As part of the closing ceremonies on May 31, partner-stakeholders will be recognized and are expected to perform their intermission numbers during the Partners' Appreciation Night.

With these activities going on, Atty. Erigbuagas calls on public to participate and support all the said activities so that Butuan City will become among the top cities in the countries. She then ended the press conference by saying "no matter how slow or fast we row, as long as we continue to rowing, we can all achieve our aim, and that aim is to make Butuan City one of the top cities in the country." (PIA-Caraga)

^^

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Highlights of the Balangay Festival's Month long Celebration

(May 14-15)

* Lawn Tennis Sports Academy
* Balik butuan Testimonials & Partner's Dinner @ almont Inland

(May 14-16)

* BANFA football Festival @ Libertad Sports complex

(May 17)

* Kaliwatan Fun Run
* Fancy Drill by PNP/PASWAT
* Entertainment by Sam Conception & Mag TV host from Cdo
* Mutya hong butuan coronation Pageant

(May 18)

* Motocross
* Down to Mars concert
* FootBall & Frisbee Sports Academy ( May 18-31)

(May 19)

* Balangay Theater Float Parade competition
* Manobo Dancing
* Boxing Engkwentro sa Kapitolyo
* SMB Fiesta Party/Bar tour

(May 20)

* Christian Music & Dance
* Timber city Academy Grand Homecoming

(May 27)

* Butuan city-Agusan norte dinner for a Cause

(May 28)

* Miss Silka Caraga

(May 29)

* Taekwondo Friendship Games

(May 31)

* Santacruzan & flores De Mayo

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msbunnybxu

May 12th, 2011, 02:45 PM

coffeeworld

May 13th, 2011, 02:22 AM

BUTUAN CITY — Authorities arrested four
people after being caught in the act of
possessing alleged shabu, and brought 10
others for questioning at the city's police station.
Armed with seven seach warrants issued by
the Butuan City Regional Trial Court Branch 4,
operatives led by Police Supt. Francisco Dungo
Jr. nabbed four people and held 10 others
during a buy-bust operation and raids on
several houses in Purok 3, Barangay San
Ignacio in the city last Tuesday morning.
The police seized from the four 19 sachets of
shabu, cash worth around P9,000, three
rounds live ammunition of caliber .38 handgun,
drug paraphernalia such as empty sachets and
lighters, and mobile phones.
A report from the Caraga Police regional
information office identified the four arrested as
Mark Sol Gumbay Mangatong, 21; Mokalidin
Gumbay Mangatong, 24; Taas Sultan y
Ampaso,26; and Kaddafi Lumayon y Casan, 32.
They are all residents of the nearby Purok 4 in
Barangay San Ignacio.
Three other suspects, having aliases Mama, Mar
and Benz, who were also named in the search
warrants eluded arrest.
The 10 others who were in the raid scene and
were brought to the police station for
questioning are Eric Olangcaya, 32; Niña
Panyurutan Santos; Lovel Beri Banlas, 24; Emilio
Perez Tidalgo Jr, 29; and Abdul Ameril Bandira,
18; Ali Samporna y Datu, 31; Reynan Valdehueza
Galimba, 21; Honeylie Saspa Manulat, 22;
Ronaldo Talan y Torita, 30; and Camilo Maniago
Acdal, 28.
Caraga Police regional director Chief Supt.
Reynaldo S. Rafal congratulated the Butuan City
police operatives and ordered further
investigation on the conduct of illegal drug
businesses in the city.— Ben Serrano/
Karlitos Brian Decena/LBG, GMA News

jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 02:41 AM

Recently opened establishments in the city

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/boys3.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230534_10150184054368672_669093671_6837917_8203356_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/227990_10150185506843672_669093671_6849425_6625396_n.jpg

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Fahdingding

May 13th, 2011, 02:56 AM

^^ Karapat - dapat ICLAP! CLAP! :applause::applause::applause:

jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 03:31 AM

Cruztelco Butuan
South R. Calo St.

http://i1138.photobucket.com/albums/n531/Joseph_Nicholas/Thread%2039/IMG_0153.jpg

jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 08:58 AM

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/230745_1715894137164_1232537999_31587330_8009177_n.jpg

source (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1715894137164&set=a.1407773034329.2062437.1232537999&type=1)

msbunnybxu

May 13th, 2011, 09:48 AM

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LANGIHAN TABOAN ( FLEA MARKET )

(Photos taken May 12,2011)

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romix

May 13th, 2011, 12:19 PM

happy alumni homecoming for ANHS specially to batch 86 the silver jub

jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 01:48 PM

Int'l peace group to conduct forum on jury system in Butuan City
05/13/2011 | 10:42 AM

BUTUAN CITY — An international non-government organization seeking to propose a judicial system that would help poor Muslims get immediate justice is set to conduct a forum on the so-called jury system in the city.

Southern Philippines Muslim Unity and Development Association (SPMUDA) said the gathering entitled “Public Forum on the Introduction of Jury System and Empowerment" is tentatively slated on June 12.

The forum, themed “Matuwid Na Hustisya laban Sa Katiwalian at Kahirapan: Daan Tungo sa Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," will tackle how a jury system works in the country and how it will advance Muslims' search for justice.

Lawyer Bertini Causing, founding president of the Hukumang Bayan and Movement of the Jury System in the Philippines, will be invited as one of the speakers of the forum.

SPMUDA organizers said Causing believes that the jury system would speed up the trial of cases in the country, and that it is pro-poor making it suitable to most poor Muslims involved in several legal cases.

In the jury system, decisions are made by a set of jurors, which are not appointed by public officials. Jurors are randomly picked based requirements imposed by a lawful authority.

In an article on its website, a group advocating the jury system in the Philippines said that in a democratic form of government without a jury system, justice is monopolized by those who are in power.

"We may call it [present justice system] as the "Personalized Justice System," specially by the President who appoints all judges, justices, and prosecutors," the group said.

SPMUDA National Development Office director Aliasgar Solaiman said the target participants to the forum are representative from the various sectors, human rights groups, members of the judiciary and academe, and officials from the Integrated Bar of the Philippines.

Solaiman also said they are expecting Butuan City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. and Vice Mayor Lawrence Fortun to grace the event.

Founded in 1986 with over 375,000 members worldwide, SPMUDA has been promoting the rights and welfare of Muslims in the country. — Ben Serrano/Karlitos Brian Decena/LBG, GMA News

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/220479/regions/intl-peace-group-to-conduct-forum-on-jury-system-in-butuan-city

msbunnybxu

May 13th, 2011, 02:33 PM

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DILG officers assemble to assess 2011 programs, projects
by Mary Christine Anthonette M. Salise

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=32364

BUTUAN CITY, May 13 --- The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Caraga regional office conducted an Assembly of Local Government Operations Officers (LGOOs) recently in one of the local convention centers here to assess the department’s projects, programs and activities (PPAs) for 2011.

DILG-Caraga Regional Director Rene Burdeos underscored the importance of DILG’s flagship PPAs such as the full disclosure policy, seal of good housekeeping/ local government performance management system, EXCELL, comprehensive development plan, capdev.

Burdeos also encouraged the LGOOs to popularize Sec. Jesse M. Robredo’s banner program which promotes transparency of LGUs financial transactions which is the full disclosure policy (FDP).

“Our PPAs serve as the cornerstone of this administration so we should institute ownership of functions when it comes to their implementation in the city/municipal level,” Burdeos said.

“Let us serve as point persons to make LGUs follow the DILG directives and instruments for LGUs to excel in local governance,” Burdeos added.

The participants were also given inputs on leadership competencies using the newly introduced ‘A-bility, B-uild, L-ink, E-nable (ABLE) framework’ and the ‘M-indset, P-rocess, A-ction, R-esult (MPAR) tool’ strategies.

Also, they were made to identify the issues and concerns with regards to the PPAs implementation and come up with solutions on how to improve their performance in ensuring that the PPAs are being properly implemented to attain transparent and accountable governance.

To put balance between work and health, Dr. Flordeliz Llesis, Department of Health (DOH) program coordinator on healthy lifestyle introduced strategies on how to manage stress and discussed topics on wellness and healthy lifestyle.

Dr. Llesis emphasized that if one aims to become a good leader, he has to maintain a work-life balance first and be physically fit and healthy. (DILG-XIII/PIA-Caraga)

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msbunnybxu

May 13th, 2011, 02:52 PM

Recently opened establishments in the city

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/230534_10150184054368672_669093671_6837917_8203356_n.jpg

:cheers::cheers::cheers:

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4945/22506110150184144188672.jpg

Wow, really? OPEN na? :eek: :banana:

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msbunnybxu

May 13th, 2011, 02:57 PM

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ENTERPRISE BANK
G/F Intino Bldg.
JC Aquino Avenue
Butuan city

(Photo taken May 2011)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3796/dsc09298i.jpg

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jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 03:06 PM

soft opening last sunday (May 8). :)

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4945/22506110150184144188672.jpg

Wow, really? OPEN na? :eek: :banana:

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jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 03:06 PM

nice building.^^

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ENTERPRISE BANK
G/F Intino Bldg.
JC Aquino Avenue
Butuan city

(Photo taken May 2011)

http://img821.imageshack.us/img821/3796/dsc09298i.jpg

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msbunnybxu

May 13th, 2011, 03:18 PM

is it the proper way of giving discounts? according to DSWD guidelines gyud? daghan raba establishments nga gapataka rag hatag og senior discounts spoiling the senior customers and their company.

Senior citizens lang ang discounted,not included ang mga kasama na bagets :lol:

Speaking of discounts, ROSARIO's Restaurant also spoils our senior citizens with the same priviledge :)

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jsl_bxu1206

May 13th, 2011, 03:26 PM

daghan gyud ingon ani nga senior citizens and bagets. when i was still with jabee, pirmi gyud na mo-reklamo ang mga tigulang nganong dili pwede ang senior discount sa KIDDIE MEAL. goodness gracious! wala sila malipong?

Senior citizens lang ang discounted,not included ang mga kasama na bagets :lol:

Speaking of discounts, ROSARIO's Restaurant also spoils our senior citizens with the same priviledge :)

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Fahdingding

May 14th, 2011, 02:48 AM

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4945/22506110150184144188672.jpg

Wow, really? OPEN na? :eek: :banana:

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With just 500 bucks... You'll have a HELL of an ADVENTURE! :banana:

msbunnybxu

May 14th, 2011, 04:31 AM

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RIDE THE WIND

@ THE FIESTA CARNIVAL IN BUTUAN

Photos by: SILA MI

http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/1691/dsc0315311.jpg
ROLLER COASTER RIDE

http://img706.imageshack.us/img706/6072/dsc0322711.jpg
TELECOMBAT?

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SEA DRAGON

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FERRIS WHEEL

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BUMP CARS

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FIRE CHIEF

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SWING,SWING

Butuan City’s fiesta is May 19. The carnival will be open until then.

SEE YOU THERE! ^^:okay:

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white_ranger

May 14th, 2011, 05:29 AM

msbunnybxu

May 14th, 2011, 07:00 AM

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Energy office targets 600 firms in enercon drive

Saturday, May 14, 2011

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/bacolod/local-news/2011/05/14/energy-office-targets-600-firms-enercon-drive-155470

ABOUT 600 companies nationwide are being targeted by the Department of Energy (DOE) to learn the concept of energy management and measures on energy efficiency and conservation (enercon).

DOE OIC-Assistant Director of the Energy Utilization Management Bureau Jesus Anunciacion told the Philippine Information Agency that they will introduce the concept to 600 companies nationwide and hope the participants will create their enercon committee or group, identify measures on how to save energy within their company, implement these measures and be able to determine their savings.

“The most important is the company policy. Top management should set targets if there are targets made by top management then everybody will follow to have a very good energy management system,” Anunciacion said.

He said Shoe Mart previously is not into energy management but now six to seven of their malls are winning each year in the annual Energy Conservation Awards and they would like to do energy management in all of their malls as they appreciate the system.

“Although we target the big companies because of the large amount of savings which can be generated by them, we do not forget of course the small and medium size companies, which is why we do trainings in the major cities as well,” Anunciacion added.

Meanwhile, the DOE and the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP) conducted a national training-workshop on energy efficiency and conservation last May 11-12 at the L’Fisher Hotel, Bacolod City.

The training-workshop, which was participated in by 96 representatives from the academe, commercial and industrial sector and government agencies is the seventh of the 15 runs being conducted by DOE and DAP nationwide. Other cities where the training-workshop had been conducted included Pasig, Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Butuan, Baguio and Dumaguete.

It aims to introduce a concept of energy management and measures on energy efficiency and conservation where participants will be trained to do energy audit and energy consumption monitoring. (CGC)

Published in the Sun.Star Bacolod newspaper on May 14, 2011.

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coffeeworld

May 14th, 2011, 07:01 AM

Int'l peace group to conduct
forum on jury system in
Butuan City
Friday, May 13, 2011 10:42 AM
BUTUAN CITY — An international non-
government organization seeking to propose a
judicial system that would help poor Muslims
get immediate justice is set to conduct a forum
on the so-called jury system in the city.
Southern Philippines Muslim Unity and
Development Association (SPMUDA) said the
gathering entitled "Public Forum on the
Introduction of Jury System and
Empowerment" is tentatively slated on June 12.
The forum, themed "Matuwid Na Hustisya laban
Sa Katiwalian at Kahirapan: Daan Tungo sa
Kapayapaan at Kaunlaran," will tackle how a
jury system works in the country and how it
will advance Muslims' search for justice.
Lawyer Bertini Causing, founding president of
the Hukumang Bayan and Movement of the
Jury System in the Philippines, will be invited as
one of the speakers of the forum.
SPMUDA organizers said Causing believes that
the jury system would speed up the trial of
cases in the country, and that it is pro-poor
making it suitable to most poor Muslims
involved in several legal cases.
In the jury system, decisions are made by a set
of jurors, which are not appointed by public
officials. Jurors are randomly picked based
requirements imposed by a lawful authority.
In an article on its website, a group advocating
the jury system in the Philippines said that in a
democratic form of government without a jury
system, justice is monopolized by those who
are in power.
"We may call it [present justice system] as the
"Personalized Justice System," specially by the
President who appoints all judges, justices, and
prosecutors," the group said.
SPMUDA National Development Office director
Aliasgar Solaiman said the target participants to
the forum are representative from the various
sectors, human rights groups, members of the
judiciary and academe, and officials from the
Integrated Bar of the Philippines.
Solaiman also said they are expecting Butuan
City Mayor Ferdinand Amante, Jr. and Vice
Mayor Lawrence Fortun to grace the event.
Founded in 1986 with over 375,000 members
worldwide, SPMUDA has been promoting the
rights and welfare of Muslims in the country.—
Ben Serrano/Karlitos Brian Decena/LBG,
GMA News