Kung from BXU to Surigao City 3 hours then plus Tandag (3 hr) = 6 hours tanan.. If BXU to Agusan Sur, 3 hours then plus tandag (4 hr) = 7 hours.. hehehe

ask ko lang, how many hours po ang butuan from tandag ?
thanks in advance and merry Christmas

Mao lagi nganong dugay paman nila? Bitaw I hate sometimes when you fall in line na sobra ka taas tas arang ka luya ang mga casher especially sa GMall ha... hinay! nya daghan baya tao sa Gmall. Usahay bitaw maka guot ang mga tricycles kay bisan asa ra hunong.... nya piot pa ang uban nga street pataka taka lang hunong maka cause jud heavy trafic specially sa downtown. Mao nga mag baktas nalang kay dali ra pa mo abot bahala mo dagku ang bag-tak...hehehehe. Labi na diha sa may baclaran Bob, from Chowking to Agusanhigh diha ka saputon pag ayo hehehe ambot asa gikan ng mga tawhana? cguro sa mga kalapit municipalities...

ambot lang gyud Reg...makasapot gyud...tungod siguro kay Pasko mao daghan kalit mga tao...

bisan asa sa tindahan....makasapot kay sige lang pila unya mga kahera hinayan kaayo...pag parking lisod pod.....unya mga dalan huot....dugang pa gyud mga tao pataka lang tabok plus mga driver na wala disiplina

haay...sige na lang ko bagutbot dire...maayo pa mo dinha

I guess I am really living in a typical Pinoy society..Disorderly :)

regarding that expansion... its about time they build that south market and terminal..ngano kaha dugay dugayon pa man gyud...pastilan

Bitaw Bob... mas daghan jud og developments ang mga city sa luzon bisan gani dili city pero naa sila daghan mga establishment and malls... tungod kay ang mga investors preferred closer place than in Mindanao IMO. Permi jud behind ang Mindanao bcoz layo man gud. Mao ng usahay ma feel nato ang discrimination sa mga taga Luzon labi na pag makalitik ug gahi nga words kantsawan daun ta. Ingon dayon sila nga taga asa ka dodong? bisan pareha ra nga taga probinsya pod sila...

Batangas City looks like Gingoog but more bustling due to its big port which serves as transhipment to the rest of MIMAROPA region..it has malls too like SM

Cabanatuan is mainly founded along the highway..with a density of its big establishments along the main highway....it direly needs a good bypass road to avoid those tricycles using the highway...

Dagupan is like Olongapo but has nearby resorts...its has a rustic feel and with good urban touch.. daghan pa...Santiago City in Isabela, Vigan, Laoag, Urdaneta, Tarlac, Angeles, Lipa, Lucena etc. etc. sa Visayas and Minda daghan pa....can't make a long detail of each of them here though

Banana Fits Center launched in Butuan City

by Lucila L. Esdrelon

Butuan City (December 17) -- The Provincial Farmers Information Technology Services (FITS) center, also named as Banana FITS Center of Agusan del Norte, located at the Provincial Agriculturist Office, Capitol, Butuan City was recently launched.

FITS is a none-stop information shop of technologies on agriculture, forestry and natural resources that caters to the needs of the farmers, entrepreneurs, traders, processors and other clients. The provincial FITS Center will feature the province's key crops/commodities.

Initially, it will focus on banana. It facilitates readily accessible services to users of agricultural research as it links the sources of information with the end users via the Internet through the Program's network.

With its staff and direct links with research/development experts of PCARRD/CCARRD, the center is a source of technical assistance appropriate to the needs of its clients. Aside from web-based information, print materials will be provided to clients who have no access to the Internet.

The activity was well attended by the Municipal/City Agriculturists, Municipal Agriculture and Fishery Council (MAFC) Chairmen and farmers representing the rule-based organizations within the province. Also in attendance were the different provincial agency heads.

Mr. Roque Lexter P. Dolotina, Provincial Administrator, who represented the Agusan del Norte Governor Erlpe John Amante, Ms. Maria H. Abastillas, Provincial Agriculturist and Dr. Rowena P. Varela, Consortium for Agriculture Forestry and Resources Research and Development (CCARRD) graced the occasion. (Agusan del Norte/PIA-Caraga)

PSBank to expand ATMS, branch network in 2009

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 19:43

PHILIPPINE Savings Bank, the second-largest thrift bank, plans to open eight more branches and install 100 new automated teller machines (ATMs) in 2009 as part of its network expansion program.

A member of the Metrobank Group, PSBank will also look at acquisition opportunities in the industry, president Pascual Garcia III said on Tuesday.

“We have come up with a budget for eight more branches and new ATMs. We still have to present the budget proposal to the board for approval, but the plan is doable,” Pascual said in a phone interview.

“We will also consider acquisition if an opportunity comes along,” he added.

PSBank now has 164 branches and 189 ATMs nationwide. It opened its second branch in Bacolod on November 25 and plans to put up branches in Butuan, Balanga and Puerto Princesa.

Pascual said PSBank expects to end 2008 in a “very strong” position and is “well-prepared” to face the economic headwinds in 2009.

“Our fourth-quarter performance should be OK but we also need to prepare for next year,” he said.

The bank will likely set aside more provisions this quarter for any possible losses in the future.

PSBank reported last month its third-quarter net income rose 25 percent to P223 million from a year earlier as its consumer loan business grew nearly 20 percent.

Lower trading gains, an industry-wide trend, however, dented nine-month earnings, which dropped 8 percent to P725 million.

The bank has a capital adequacy ratio of 17.6 percent at the end of September, compared with the 10-percent mandated requirement.

brrrrrr....its soooo cold every night here at the park :)

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Street Scene : Smooth drive to Libertad

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mo hapit gyud kog butuan pagadto nako sa surigao...

Butuan's Year-end Partee of Partees ~ Baila Margarita 3 Coming Your Way end December 08

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mo hapit gyud kog butuan pagadto nako sa surigao...

travel light Shak.....enjoy the trip :)

Kung from BXU to Surigao City 3 hours then plus Tandag (3 hr) = 6 hours tanan.. If BXU to Agusan Sur, 3 hours then plus tandag (4 hr) = 7 hours.. hehehe


One can actually complete the BXU-surigao trip in 2 hours. However if you are going to Tandag, you need not go to Surigao City but go straight to Placer going to Surigao del Sur. This will save you about 30 minutes of travel time. so you can actually reach Tandag within 5 hours from Butuan going the Surigao route.

Thanks Rally. Cguro I was refering the bad highway before. Pero kanang 2 hours BXU to SUR murag kusog na kaayo na ang dagan oi...

One can actually complete the BXU-surigao trip in 2 hours. However if you are going to Tandag, you need not go to Surigao City but go straight to Placer going to Surigao del Sur. This will save you about 30 minutes of travel time. so you can actually reach Tandag within 5 hours from Butuan going the Surigao route.

Another bank in BXU! I hope mag butang silang ATM sa GMall para dili na mag adto pa sa branch para mag withdraw. Good to have BDO kay naa sila ATM sa GMall.

PSBank to expand ATMS, branch network in 2009

Tuesday, 16 December 2008 19:43

PHILIPPINE Savings Bank, the second-largest thrift bank, plans to open eight more branches and install 100 new automated teller machines (ATMs) in 2009 as part of its network expansion program.

A member of the Metrobank Group, PSBank will also look at acquisition opportunities in the industry, president Pascual Garcia III said on Tuesday.

“We have come up with a budget for eight more branches and new ATMs. We still have to present the budget proposal to the board for approval, but the plan is doable,” Pascual said in a phone interview.

“We will also consider acquisition if an opportunity comes along,” he added.

PSBank now has 164 branches and 189 ATMs nationwide. It opened its second branch in Bacolod on November 25 and plans to put up branches in Butuan, Balanga and Puerto Princesa.

Pascual said PSBank expects to end 2008 in a “very strong” position and is “well-prepared” to face the economic headwinds in 2009.

“Our fourth-quarter performance should be OK but we also need to prepare for next year,” he said.

The bank will likely set aside more provisions this quarter for any possible losses in the future.

PSBank reported last month its third-quarter net income rose 25 percent to P223 million from a year earlier as its consumer loan business grew nearly 20 percent.

Lower trading gains, an industry-wide trend, however, dented nine-month earnings, which dropped 8 percent to P725 million.

The bank has a capital adequacy ratio of 17.6 percent at the end of September, compared with the 10-percent mandated requirement.

Nice Video Bob. Pansin nako na nice ang McDO BXU dako diba? Sa imong pag tour Bob compare sa lain na McDo, unsa imong rate sa McDo BXU? Nice design isnt'? Unsa man tong under construction left side?

Pansin sad nako ang white truck ni cross sa street tsk tsk tsk... pede diay didto mo U-turn? pag ka nice sa driver ato na truck! :bash::bash:

Street Scene : Smooth drive to Libertad

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Honestly, bisan dili kaayo bongga ang lights pero we can notice na peaceful ang BXU. makita jud nato na nag hirap ang Pilipinas karon? hehe Karon pa diay? :bash::bash: Dalikyati daw Bob ang city hall kung unsa na look at night...

Mag unsa nalang kung wala ka Bob? wala na jud ning thread nato mapatay na jud ni.. hehehe mao nga ayaw nalang og gawas sa pinas..heheheehe bitaw Bob... thanks sa mga post.. mingaw na ayo ko sa BXU gusto ko na umuwi...


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Honestly, bisan dili kaayo bongga ang lights pero we can notice na peaceful ang BXU. makita jud nato na nag hirap ang Pilipinas karon? hehe Karon pa diay? :bash::bash: Dalikyati daw Bob ang city hall kung unsa na look at night...

Mag unsa nalang kung wala ka Bob? wala na jud ning thread nato mapatay na jud ni.. hehehe mao nga ayaw nalang og gawas sa pinas..heheheehe bitaw Bob... thanks sa mga post.. mingaw na ayo ko sa BXU gusto ko na umuwi...

they reused those lights that were displayed before...but its different now because aside from Montilla Blvd....G. Flores Avenue is also lit with christmas lights unlike the last year and so is that avenue leading to City Hall

Nice Video Bob. Pansin nako na nice ang McDO BXU dako diba? Sa imong pag tour Bob compare sa lain na McDo, unsa imong rate sa McDo BXU? Nice design isnt'? Unsa man tong under construction left side?

Pansin sad nako ang white truck ni cross sa street tsk tsk tsk... pede diay didto mo U-turn? pag ka nice sa driver ato na truck! :bash::bash:

grabe jud ka abtik imo mga mata Reg da....wala gyud sipyat...na bantayan gyud ang driver na mi u-turn sa yellow unbroken lane ^^

McDo is big alright but there isnt enough space inside especially on weekends and late afernoons....regarding the design..hmm its just a semblance to that boxy neighbor GMall

Processing plant to rise in Tubay

by Mary Cheryl S. Monoy

Butuan City (19 December) -- A mining processing plant that would generate employment for hundreds of local residents in the area is expected to be constructed soon in the Municipality of Tubay. This was after provincial officials expressed its go signal for the Green Town General Development Corporation (GTGDC) to construct, install and operate a small-scale mineral processing plant.

GTGDC will be the first of its kind in the area since SR Metals, Inc. and MRL-Gold/DELTA, two mining companies already existing in the area, deals only with extraction. These companies are said to earn millions of income annually.

GTGDC will occupy an area of 4,0861 hectares leased from Mrs. Fidelia S. Garcia in Barangay Sta. Ana, Tubay. It will adopt the standard method and modern technology of recovering gold by batch type and upgrading low-grade copper-lead ore.

After a series of consultations and public hearings over its feasibility, the Sangguniang Bayan of Tubay made a favorable endorsement of the project by passing Resolution No. 2008-60 last June 2, 2008 that became one of the basis of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan for its approval.

Under Republic Act 7076 or the people's Small Scale Mining Act and Provincial Ordinance No. 195-2006, it is required that the site of the mineral processing plant shall be located within a mineral or industrial zone. However, since the proposed project is situated in Purok-6, Sta. Ana in Tubay, a known agricultural land, Mayor Fidel E. Garcia said that they are still in the process of revising its Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) to re-classify the area into mineral or industrial zone so that the project would begin soon.

Complying with the mandatory requirements of putting up a mineral processing plant, the GTGDC submitted the approved Environmental Clearance Certificate including its Initial Environment Examination (IEE) Report which contains the corporation project description, baseline environmental conditions, impact assessment; Environment Management Plan, Sketch plan and other related documents; Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC), and its Financial Feasibility Study (FFS).

The Municipality of Tubay is known to be rich in natural resources in the region. Minerals such as nickel, copper, ore, manganese and lead can be found here.

"After all, this will generate a lot of employment opportunities to the local residents of Tubay and enhance its commerce and trade, fees, taxes and other livelihood benefits", Board member Sadeka G. Tomaneng said, chair of the SP Committee on Environment and Natural Resources. (Agusan del Norte/PIA-Caraga)

Imo ning mga bagets Mr.Bob?

brrrrrr....its soooo cold every night here at the park :)

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Imo ning mga bagets Mr.Bob?

dili....ulitawo pa intawon ko :)

street scene

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Butuan Picanto Boys Sunday Day Out : Butuan's south side :)

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more from Butuan Picanto Boys :)

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at Balanghai Hotel grounds
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other PIkanto night scenes :)

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an array of grill restos along the kanto come alive at night
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Nasipit Port as viewed from the sea

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other PIkanto night scenes :)

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an array of grill restos along the kanto come alive at night
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usual dine out place for the budget conscious highly recommended :)

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other PIkanto night scenes :)

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an array of grill restos along the kanto come alive at night
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Bob dito kami kumain nung pumunta kami sa Butuan... masarap ang Ihaw-Ihaw dito. It's right across Gaisano Mall :cheers:

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Masarap jan pero prefer ko pa rin ung Aling Cora mejo mahal nga lang... Jan naman masarap at mura lang... I-add mo lahat yan the result is Weegols pa rin. hehehee walay makatalo sa manok ng weegols the best pa rin.. kaso lang ndi sila 24 hours until 10 PM lang ata sila. hayyyyy yum yum

other PIkanto night scenes :)

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an array of grill restos along the kanto come alive at night
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wow picanto!

Madyaw gid na pagkahinang hong mga photos Bob! especially sa 1st photo... madyaw na background amo ra hong golfanan.. hehehe humayan diay... nailad ko dah.. pero nice ayo very relaxing... labi na ang Mt Mayapay damn it's gorgeous! dapat mga investors diha na sila mag tukod og business kay nice ang place... kadto tana mga cofee shop diha sa butuan oh tas lagmi og mga suga at night.. ah very nice... pede pang romance ang place...hehehe love it!

Butuan Picanto Boys Sunday Day Out : Butuan's south side :)

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Naka EB naba mo nila James Bob? kamo ra man cguro duha? hehehe picture picture dayon mo..hehehe tas post dayon diri sa thread....

Salamat Ibex. Maayong Pasko sad sa inyo mga taga DVO & Tagum.

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Salamat Ibex. Maayong Pasko sad sa inyo mga taga DVO & Tagum.

Way sapayan @regjeex Maayong pasko kanimo us sa imong banay :cheers:

makalaag na gyud kog butuan karon january...

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--- Christmas Greetings from Cebu ---

thanks Ibex....Madayaw na Pasko pod sa inyo tanan dinha sa tagum ug dabaw:)

Maayong Pasko sa ato mga ga igso onan pod dinha sa Dakbayan ug probinsya sa Sugbo...padayon ang pag lambo natong tanan :)

Madyaw gid na pagkahinang hong mga photos Bob! especially sa 1st photo... madyaw na background amo ra hong golfanan.. hehehe humayan diay... nailad ko dah.. pero nice ayo very relaxing... labi na ang Mt Mayapay damn it's gorgeous! dapat mga investors diha na sila mag tukod og business kay nice ang place... kadto tana mga cofee shop diha sa butuan oh tas lagmi og mga suga at night.. ah very nice... pede pang romance ang place...hehehe love it!

romantic...rustic.... relaxing.... laid back yet very upbeat and vibrant ^^

welcome home na pod :)

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Bob kanang mga bagahe na naa sa sulod sa blue covered cariton..hehehe jowk... dretso na na sya sa carosel? At least diba na organize na ang Airport...

Madyaw na PASKO kaninyo HUROT!

welcome home na pod :)

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^^ Christmas break na si bob :)

Murag Mini Cooper ang paint scheme of one of the Picanto cars...nice ;-)

Merry Christmas...Hohohohoh

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thanks Ibex....Madayaw na Pasko pod sa inyo tanan dinha sa tagum ug dabaw:)

Meri Krismas Bob!!! ^^

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MARADJAW NA PASKO SANAN MABULAHON NA BAG-ONG TUIG SSC-BUTUAN!!!:pepper::pepper::pepper:

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Business leaders position Caraga as interisland trade hub
Regions
Written by Bong Garcia Jr. / Correspondent
Thursday, 18 December 2008 19:26


ZAMBOANGA CITY—The business leaders in Caraga is positioning the region as Mindanao’s gateway to the Eastern Visayas and Luzon seeing big opportunities in interisland trade and tourism.

The Caraga business leaders said that the region, which is already known as a world-class surfing destination, is drawing more investors into its fisheries, agriculture, mining and ecotourism sectors.

Caraga region has rich agricultural and marine resources and is one of the country’s top producers of nickel, gold, copper and chromite.

“The business community recognizes that mining is a key factor in Caraga’s economic growth,” Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry president (SCCI) Jake Miranda said.

Miranda said the Sumitomo Corp. is establishing a mining firm with Caraga’s potential in mining industry.

Miranda disclosed that a mining firm, the Philex Mining Corp., is now operating in the town of Boyongan, Surigao del Norte, one of the provinces in Caraga.

Surigao del Norte’s mineral assets, which include metallic and nonmetallic reserves, are estimated at 3.5 billion metric tons.

Nonoc Island, off Surigao City, is known to have the largest nickel deposits in Asia, while large reserves of limestone are to be found in Surigao City.

Caraga consists of the northernmost Mindanao provinces of Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Dinagat, Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur, and the cities of Butuan and Surigao.

“The region has great potential for large-scale investment,” Miranda said, adding that Caraga “is business-friendly and peaceful.”

Miranda was among the resource speakers in the recent two-day Caraga Business Con-ference organized by the SCCI with support from the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), provincial and city governments and the United States Agency for International Development funded Growth with Equity in Mindanao Program under its business growth and development component.

Other speakers include Philex chairman Walter Brown, whose presentation on socially responsible mining practices was a conference highlight.

Brown said that his firm’s community-based development and environmental management programs, which create livelihood opportunities for villagers in host mining communities, had contributed to its success.

At the close of the two-day business conference, the business leaders passed resolutions seeking the establishment of Bangko Sentral regional office in Butuan City; setting up a convention and visitors’ bureau to be managed by the Caraga Regional Tourism Council; and declaring Caraga a “retiree-friendly region.”
Miranda said the resolutions aim to strengthen Caraga’s economic competitiveness.

The resolutions were presented to PCCI vice president for Mindanao Elena Haw, who was present during the two-day business conference.

There's a little development on the airport. Kahit na konti lang, at least may deveopment. The runway is almost finished sa expansion nila. The terminal extension construction is already started. Slowly, pero surely.

When i arrived in butuan last 12-21, dami talaga tao. PAL was delayed. CEB was on time. Kaya when nag abot ang duha sa airport, maski cebu man lang ang byahe, daghan kaayo pasahero. PAL Express also used their Q400 during that day because of very hi demand. fully booked and dalawa. Progress? YES! naay progress! people are now considering air travel. Cheaper and more reliable! 1 thousand pesos round ticket and nabili ko. Compare it to the ferries. Wahehe

welcome home na pod :)

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James, kanang naay backhoe diha sa may unahan sa tower mao na sya ang terminal extension? Bitaw at least naa gamay improvement. Dapat bitaw nila pas pasan kay nag kadaghan ang mo abot sa BXU nagkadaghan jud ang tao diha BXU. kadtong gi expect na population sa NSO murag mo lapas pa murag muabot na og 350 thou ang BXU mao lang akong gi expect. Cguro ang rason is that peaceful kaayo ang Caraga less ang crime rate. Hope na permi peace ang BXU. Og dapat double ang security sa BXU espcially sa airport.

Maayong pasko diha sa BXU.


There's a little development on the airport. Kahit na konti lang, at least may deveopment. The runway is almost finished sa expansion nila. The terminal extension construction is already started. Slowly, pero surely.

When i arrived in butuan last 12-21, dami talaga tao. PAL was delayed. CEB was on time. Kaya when nag abot ang duha sa airport, maski cebu man lang ang byahe, daghan kaayo pasahero. PAL Express also used their Q400 during that day because of very hi demand. fully booked and dalawa. Progress? YES! naay progress! people are now considering air travel. Cheaper and more reliable! 1 thousand pesos round ticket and nabili ko. Compare it to the ferries. Wahehe

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James, kanang naay backhoe diha sa may unahan sa tower mao na sya ang terminal extension? Bitaw at least naa gamay improvement. Dapat bitaw nila pas pasan kay nag kadaghan ang mo abot sa BXU nagkadaghan jud ang tao diha BXU. kadtong gi expect na population sa NSO murag mo lapas pa murag muabot na og 350 thou ang BXU mao lang akong gi expect. Cguro ang rason is that peaceful kaayo ang Caraga less ang crime rate. Hope na permi peace ang BXU. Og dapat double ang security sa BXU espcially sa airport.

Maayong pasko diha sa BXU.


Dili bai. ang extension nga gisugdan wala makit an sa picture. naa siya sa left side sa picture, not shown. kanang gi construct nganha, actually dili siya building. murag naay gikalkal para naay ibutang na wire. Correct me is im wrong though. im not sure bai.

One thing that i also observed is that gikoralan na ang whole airport. gipasugdan na nila ang pag hollow blocks sa koral. Runway is almost finished. I just hope that they will put asphalt on it. Landing and takeing off in Butuan Airport is really uncomfortable. Murag feeling nimo mabuslot ang ligid. hehe

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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!

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merry christmas to all the butuan forumers. GOD bless you all!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS BUTUAN

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Happy Christmas!!!

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PSBank opens 164th branch
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Monday, December 22, 2008

TO FURTHER SERVE ITS INCREASING number of customers, PSBank opened its second branch in Bacolod Nov. 25. This brings the total number of PSBank branches to 164.
The PSBank North Drive branch is located at the Riverside Medical Center, BS Aquino Street, Bacolod City. It is headed by branch head Jan Michael Garcia.
"We are very happy to add another branch in Bacolod that will help provide the unique PSBank experience to Bacolodnons-the simple, fast and maaasahan brand of service that we are known for," branch banking group head SVP Jose Vicente Alde said.
The opening of the North Drive branch is part of PSBank's branch network expansion to enable the bank to be more accessible for its customers wherever they may be. PSBank branches will also open in Butuan, Balanga, Bataan and Puerto Princesa, Palawan next year.


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PS Bank is in need of the following:


• Branch Heads:
Metro Manila (Divisoria, Makati, Mandaluyong, Quezon City and Tondo)
Provincial (Cavite)
Soon-to-open branch (Butuan)

Namingaw ang thread ta saon! Ngansiba kamo mi panaw? hehehehe...

bitaw namingaw jud. walay mit ron?

^^ maypa mag meet, ma bibo pa mo ;)

Hulaton nalang si Bob kay mo tunga ra lagi to ug daghan na sya news i post.. nag latagaw sya, nag lulinghayaw og nag boburdahi hehehe. gamay ra man jud ta mga taga BXU ani.

^^ maypa mag meet, ma bibo pa mo ;)

guys, sound my celfone if you are in the city...please..

you can text me with this number 09196049090...give me a buzz...for the year end meet :)

NERBAC Caraga in full operation, braces for more business activities in 2009
By Mike U. Crismundo

BUTUAN CITY, Dec. 28 (PNA) -- The National Economic Research and Business Assistance Center (NERBAC) in Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga region) is in full operation and is now well on its way to operating as a full-fledged one-stop action, resource and assistance center by year 2009.

“We are on the move and we can already serve more businesses in the coming years,” declared by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Caraga.

NERBAC-Caraga has already beefed up its facilities needed to fully service business applicants and investors through its business registration and licensing (BRL) unit, knowledge management (KM) unit and investment marketing and facilitation (IMF) unit.

These functional divisions are anchored by full time staff from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) with some detailed staff from SSS, Pag-Ibig and PhilHealth reporting once a week.

NERBAC also maintains a strong network of technical working group members or focal persons from its more than 30 member agencies (including local government units) and an active set of NERBAC board of advisors.

The NERBAC business registration and licensing group has worked to discuss the different processes and requirements of all agencies involved in registration and licensing to establish the existing processing time which an applicant must go through or comply with to start a business.

NERBAC has also anchored a series of consultations to try to reduce time and other requirements to encourage more people to start their own enterprise.

In a statement, DTI Caraga said existing baseline processing time (excluding time spent by applicant to complete requirements, the inspections and other special licensing) stands at seven days and 47 minutes.

The CRL group has also strengthened its referral system to be able to attend to NERBAC applicants faster even if they are not physically present at the center, it said.

As a regional investment promotion unit, NERBAC's IMF has spearheaded an investment marketing and facilitation training for LGU and national government agency personnel involved in investment promotion, facilitated review and formulation of investment/incentive codes of LGUs and provided investment information and investor servicing to potential investors.

A strategic planning is slated early next year to tackle the region's investment agenda to work on the different functions of advocacy, image building/promotions, investment servicing/facilitation and investment targeting or generation.

NERBAC's Knowledge Management unit, on the other hand, has been building up its databases, the better to provide investors and entrepreneurs their information needs.

It has also coordinated several advocacy forums on competitiveness, public-private sector partnerships and the streamlining of business permit among LGUs.

By next year, it plans to set up a tracking mechanism for Caraga's leading economic development indicators.

This program is in line with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s full economic development program in the countryside, the statement added. (PNA)
LDV/MUC/rsm

Barngay Hall of Sikatuna, G. Flores Ave. Butuan City

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Rizal Park blazes with lights and sights during evenings

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mga pang Pinaskuhan produkto hong Butuan :)


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newly extended and expanded Masao Port. Lumbocan, Butuan City^^

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hmmm...an expanded local port....and soon to be accomplished expanded airport...^^

rosy 2009 :)

Maayo unta ug ma balhin ang mga passenger boat di na sa nasipit no, largo na unta dya.

Bob.. mao ni sya akong giingon nga mag dikit lang ang brgy hall pero grabe ang ang design ba... nice nga lights Bob! I post hurot imong mga kuha Bob... hehehehe

Barngay Hall of Sikatuna, G. Flores Ave. Butuan City

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Ah grabe naglibog ko sa suga.. hehehe nalibat akong mata... nice ayo mga sugang dagitab...

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fully operational na ba na sya? nice na sya ba..


newly extended and expanded Masao Port. Lumbocan, Butuan City^^

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International standard ba ning Masao Port? parang ang laki nya ah... so parang soon marami na rin mga cargo jan... go lang BXU

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ADVANCE HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!

the port is much bigger now Reg....judging from its length...seems its bit bigger than that of Tagbilaran..

the port in Masao shall complement that international standard baseport in Nasipit and that local riverine port in Agusan River in Poyohon

for 2009-2010...in the pipeline is the construction of warehouses

Sandiganbayan: Caraga, WVisayas have fewest gov’t scalawags; NCR has most

12/28/2008 | 10:35 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The Caraga Administrative Region and Western Visayas have the least corrupt government employees in the Philippines and Metro Manila has the most corrupt, at least according to three decades' worth cases filed with the Sandiganbayan, the country's special anti-graft court.

From 1979 to 2008, only 41 cases were filed against government officials from Caraga.

That region, also called Region 13, is composed of the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur; and the cities of Cabadbaran, Bayugan, Butuan, Surigao, and Bislig.

The country’s second cleanest region is Western Visayas, or Region 6, composed of the provinces of Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental. It posted only 936 cases filed in the last 30 years.

As can be expected, Metro Manila, where most of the government offices are located, posted the most number of public officials indicted for criminal charges at 6,841.

Sandiganbayan records listed the five least corrupt regions as:

• Caraga (Region 13): 41 cases

• Western Visayas (Region 6): 936

• Bicol (Region 5): 1,303

• Davao (Region 11): 1,362

• Central Mindanao (Region 12): 1,385

The four most corrupt regions are:

• Metro Manila (National Capital Region): 6,841

• Central Visayas (Region 7): 3,313

• Southern Tagalog (Region 4): 2,935

• Central Luzon (Region 3): 2,154

The Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera Autonomous Region were not included in the Sandiganbayan report.

The same statistics from the court showed malversation cases were the most prevalent in government offices all over the country, accounting for 9,237 cases or 31.48 percent, followed by graft charges with 6,296 indictments or 21.45 percent, and falsification cases with 5,480 or 18.67 percent. - GMANews.TV

WoW Congrats CARAGA! padayon as pag serbisyo!

Sandiganbayan: Caraga, WVisayas have fewest gov’t scalawags; NCR has most

12/28/2008 | 10:35 PM

MANILA, Philippines – The Caraga Administrative Region and Western Visayas have the least corrupt government employees in the Philippines and Metro Manila has the most corrupt, at least according to three decades' worth cases filed with the Sandiganbayan, the country's special anti-graft court.

From 1979 to 2008, only 41 cases were filed against government officials from Caraga.

That region, also called Region 13, is composed of the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, and Surigao del Sur; and the cities of Cabadbaran, Bayugan, Butuan, Surigao, and Bislig.

The country’s second cleanest region is Western Visayas, or Region 6, composed of the provinces of Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz, Antique, Guimaras, and Negros Occidental. It posted only 936 cases filed in the last 30 years.

As can be expected, Metro Manila, where most of the government offices are located, posted the most number of public officials indicted for criminal charges at 6,841.

Sandiganbayan records listed the five least corrupt regions as:

• Caraga (Region 13): 41 cases

• Western Visayas (Region 6): 936

• Bicol (Region 5): 1,303

• Davao (Region 11): 1,362

• Central Mindanao (Region 12): 1,385

The four most corrupt regions are:

• Metro Manila (National Capital Region): 6,841

• Central Visayas (Region 7): 3,313

• Southern Tagalog (Region 4): 2,935

• Central Luzon (Region 3): 2,154

The Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao and the Cordillera Autonomous Region were not included in the Sandiganbayan report.

The same statistics from the court showed malversation cases were the most prevalent in government offices all over the country, accounting for 9,237 cases or 31.48 percent, followed by graft charges with 6,296 indictments or 21.45 percent, and falsification cases with 5,480 or 18.67 percent. - GMANews.TV

Pampanga in Butuan

Razon's of Guagua Restaurant

Now Open : Jorge Rosales Avenue, Butuan City

the first Razon's of Guagua branch in Mindanao opens in Butuan

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Razon's of Guagua a mid-end comfort food restaurant that originated in Pampanga. It now has branches mostly in Mega Manila and in central Luzon areas

I miss halo-halo

i love Razon's halo-halo. :) simple. no fuss

Happy New Year to everyone! It's nice to be back in BXU :)


Pampanga in Butuan

Razon's of Guagua Restaurant

Now Open : Jorge Rosales Avenue, Butuan City

the first Razon's of Guagua branch in Mindanao opens in Butuan

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Razon's of Guagua a mid-end comfort food restaurant that originated in Pampanga. It now has branches mostly in Mega Manila and in central Luzon areas

looks like local food scene is getting more and more cosmo...with a mix of other Pinoy food varities :)

One of the most competetive local products of BXU is Weegols.... the best halo-halo parin inside the buko. It is the best bombination with their chicken. Hope they will expand more kay kulang ang ilang area. Talo pa ang halo-halo ng Chowking.

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asa dapit sa J Rosales Ave Bob? is it closer to GMall or diri dapit sa may City hall complex. More info :booze:

Aling Cora is a home grown ba ?

One of the most competetive local products of BXU is Weegols.... the best halo-halo parin inside the buko. It is the best bombination with their chicken. Hope they will expand more kay kulang ang ilang area. Talo pa ang halo-halo ng Chowking.

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asa dapit sa J Rosales Ave Bob? is it closer to GMall or diri dapit sa may City hall complex. More info :booze:


it is near DBP. facing First Consolidated Bank. Compared to Weegols, dili kaayo daghan ang sagol sa Razons pero pasensiya na Reg coz i believe ang halo-halo nila mas lami kay sa Weegols. Pila na ka generation ang nagmanage ani nga halo-halo chain. Very fine ang ila ice kay gamit pa nila ang karaan nga ice scraper, kadtong tuyok tuyokon pa sa kamot. Unya nagcomplement ang ingredients so dili siya luod. mahurot jud nimo. Sa weegols man gud kadaghanan dili mahurot tapos daghan ra kaayo ang sagol unya ang uban dili kaayo moblend.

Even sa mga SM sa manila, naa na mga Razon. We frequent sa ila outlet sa SM Mall of Asia.

Sa pagkakaron, halos tanan lugar nakakopya na sa Buko Halo sa Weegols. Mao ambot kung pwede pa sila mocompete nationwide.

Rose Bakeshop by the way is sprouting like mushrooms in the city. Sobra na kadaghan. Naa gani street nga tulo ang Rose Bakeshop. Wala pa labot ang ila rolling stores. Sa Gaisano, duha na ang ila branch. Naa na pod sila Fine Dining Restaurant along JC Aquino Avenue. Ako forecast, in a few years Rose Bakeshop will compete head on with Julies Bakeshop.

Cardinal Foodmart and Bakeshoppe along Montilla Blvd is now opening franchises nationwide. They will soon open an outlet sa Gaisano.

Philippine Veterans Bank new Building is near completion. Beside it is the new LPG refilling station of Petronas. Soon Dotties Place Hotel & Grand Convention Center will soon have a new look upon the completion of its extension. Woodstock transfered to the ground level of the Plaza commercial arcade. The old 3-storey building was demolished in favor of the PS Bank Butuan Branch Building. Another building is under construction tapad sa Narra Restaurant Libertad.

Globe Broadband is already available in the city with a bundle package of P995 with telephone and unlimited internet access. (additional Info: Globelines numbers starts with 300, PLDT(formerly Cruztelco and SmartBroadband) - 225 and 226, DOTC-Telof-Italtel 360, Bayantel- 341,342,343,344 and 345)

Report nako na sa imo regjeex pero naa pa siguro daghan mga bag-o pero wala lang nako nakit-an. I arrived in BXU Dec 24 lang tapos balik na pod ko manila Jan 1.

Am happy to note nga bisan "hinay" nagatubo gihapon ato city. I know inig balik nako BXU naa na pod daghan bag-o.

Happy New Year sa Tanan!:):):)

Aling Cora is a home grown ba ?

Yes. Lutong Bahay ni Aling Cora is a homegrown restaurant. I remember in the 90's they only have a few tables and they usually use the Charismatic Renewal Center at the back for the other customers that could not be accommodated. Tapos they expanded a little, medyo nice na ila mga tables. Till they were able to put up what they have now along R.Calo St. Of course many years later, they opened a branch in front of Gaisano. Although Chiken BBQ ila specialty, i like most their KINILAW.

I like their Chicken BBQ. :cheers:

Butuan Picanto Boys Sunday Day Out : Butuan's south side :)

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PSBank opens 164th branch
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Monday, December 22, 2008

TO FURTHER SERVE ITS INCREASING number of customers, PSBank opened its second branch in Bacolod Nov. 25. This brings the total number of PSBank branches to 164.
The PSBank North Drive branch is located at the Riverside Medical Center, BS Aquino Street, Bacolod City. It is headed by branch head Jan Michael Garcia.
"We are very happy to add another branch in Bacolod that will help provide the unique PSBank experience to Bacolodnons-the simple, fast and maaasahan brand of service that we are known for," branch banking group head SVP Jose Vicente Alde said.
The opening of the North Drive branch is part of PSBank's branch network expansion to enable the bank to be more accessible for its customers wherever they may be. PSBank branches will also open in Butuan, Balanga, Bataan and Puerto Princesa, Palawan next year.


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kani cya goooooood newssss jud ni..:lol::cheers:^^

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pag ka ma anyag....^^:):lol:

Pampanga in Butuan

Razon's of Guagua Restaurant

Now Open : Jorge Rosales Avenue, Butuan City

the first Razon's of Guagua branch in Mindanao opens in Butuan

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Razon's of Guagua a mid-end comfort food restaurant that originated in Pampanga. It now has branches mostly in Mega Manila and in central Luzon areas

hopefully during summer vacation i will try their products.....^^:)
may competition na ang local brands...

newly extended and expanded Masao Port. Lumbocan, Butuan City^^

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RoRo ramp
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i'm quite intrigue @ the model....oi..hala..maanyag...
anway thr least we saw the gradual development of bxu's masao port...sana lakihan pa para ma transfer na yung port from nasipit..^^:)

Minor de edad pa man tingali na siya haha

Sa bagay kay dugay naman sad ang Weegols. Dapat nga i refurbish nila ilang area ung something native ang dating pero classy. Pero talagang unang branch ang Razon sa Mindanao? cguro taga BXU ang asawa sa tag iya ani. hehehehhe Why BXU? meron naman DVO and CDO hehhehehehe or Hingo-og. Bitaw na notice nako ang Rose Bakeshop halos kada street naa sila. Pero murag dili sila ka atbang sa Julies kay nag katag jud sila bisan asa LUZVIMINDA. Home grown ba ning Rose Bakeshop sa BXU?

Daghan jud ka info sa BXU. Sounds good na every month naa new bisan hinay basta naa ok ra.

Thanks for the info.

it is near DBP. facing First Consolidated Bank. Compared to Weegols, dili kaayo daghan ang sagol sa Razons pero pasensiya na Reg coz i believe ang halo-halo nila mas lami kay sa Weegols. Pila na ka generation ang nagmanage ani nga halo-halo chain. Very fine ang ila ice kay gamit pa nila ang karaan nga ice scraper, kadtong tuyok tuyokon pa sa kamot. Unya nagcomplement ang ingredients so dili siya luod. mahurot jud nimo. Sa weegols man gud kadaghanan dili mahurot tapos daghan ra kaayo ang sagol unya ang uban dili kaayo moblend.

Even sa mga SM sa manila, naa na mga Razon. We frequent sa ila outlet sa SM Mall of Asia.

Sa pagkakaron, halos tanan lugar nakakopya na sa Buko Halo sa Weegols. Mao ambot kung pwede pa sila mocompete nationwide.

Rose Bakeshop by the way is sprouting like mushrooms in the city. Sobra na kadaghan. Naa gani street nga tulo ang Rose Bakeshop. Wala pa labot ang ila rolling stores. Sa Gaisano, duha na ang ila branch. Naa na pod sila Fine Dining Restaurant along JC Aquino Avenue. Ako forecast, in a few years Rose Bakeshop will compete head on with Julies Bakeshop.

Cardinal Foodmart and Bakeshoppe along Montilla Blvd is now opening franchises nationwide. They will soon open an outlet sa Gaisano.

Philippine Veterans Bank new Building is near completion. Beside it is the new LPG refilling station of Petronas. Soon Dotties Place Hotel & Grand Convention Center will soon have a new look upon the completion of its extension. Woodstock transfered to the ground level of the Plaza commercial arcade. The old 3-storey building was demolished in favor of the PS Bank Butuan Branch Building. Another building is under construction tapad sa Narra Restaurant Libertad.

Globe Broadband is already available in the city with a bundle package of P995 with telephone and unlimited internet access. (additional Info: Globelines numbers starts with 300, PLDT(formerly Cruztelco and SmartBroadband) - 225 and 226, DOTC-Telof-Italtel 360, Bayantel- 341,342,343,344 and 345)

Report nako na sa imo regjeex pero naa pa siguro daghan mga bag-o pero wala lang nako nakit-an. I arrived in BXU Dec 24 lang tapos balik na pod ko manila Jan 1.

Am happy to note nga bisan "hinay" nagatubo gihapon ato city. I know inig balik nako BXU naa na pod daghan bag-o.

Happy New Year sa Tanan!:):):)

Hoi brown brown! dalaga na na sya oi.. hehehe pero kasuhan japon ka sa Bantay BATA!

Minor de edad pa man tingali na siya haha

HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
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Rose Bakeshop Chain is from Agusan del Sur...it is a success story of a Filipino-Chinese wife who initially bakes bread for distribution to far flung barrios of Agusan....then she ventured into the big Butuan market and early this year opened branches to other provinces...she also opened a fine dining restaurant...Rosario's Grille

i'm quite intrigue @ the model....oi..hala..maanyag...
anway thr least we saw the gradual development of bxu's masao port...sana lakihan pa para ma transfer na yung port from nasipit..^^:)

Nasipit Baseport shall cater more to cargo and foreign vessels
while that of Masao Port shall cater to domestic passengers and light interisland cargo

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Don’t take life too seriously & always find time to laugh coz laughter not only add years to ur life, but adds more Life to ur Years. Happy New Year !

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Don’t take life too seriously & always find time to laugh coz laughter not only add years to ur life, but adds more Life to ur Years. Happy New Year !

ph_matrix,

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE!!!

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thanks Heavens there was not a single drop of rain during the New Year's Eve celebrations...the skies are bursting with fireworks ^^

it was raining mostly at daytime and cloudy for the most times...my family was complete despite the very bad weather....thanks to those modern equipments at Butuan Airport....there was never a flight cancelation to any of PALs and Cebu Pac....MNL and CEB connections...:)

Nice to know that BXU airport maintained their capacity of handling flights without cancellation and delays. Soon pag natapos na yang rehabilitation ng airport na yan para at least people will be happy upon arrival sa BXU. Sana umpisahan na nila nitong taon na to...

thanks Heavens there was not a single drop of rain during the New Year's Eve celebrations...the skies are bursting with fireworks ^^

it was raining mostly at daytime and cloudy for the most times...my family was complete despite the very bad weather....thanks to those modern equipments at Butuan Airport....there was never a flight cancelation to any of PALs and Cebu Pac....MNL and CEB connections...:)

thanks Heavens there was not a single drop of rain during the New Year's Eve celebrations...the skies are bursting with fireworks ^^



Same here in Iligan Bob. Parang gyera at ang bright ng skies sa dami ng fireworks. :cheers:

Diri sa Baghdad, dili mapansin ang fireworks. ehehhehe kay hinay ra kaayo dili compara sa bomba everyday...

Nice to know that BXU airport maintained their capacity of handling flights without cancellation and delays. Soon pag natapos na yang rehabilitation ng airport na yan para at least people will be happy upon arrival sa BXU. Sana umpisahan na nila nitong taon na to...

there was only a delay during December 30 at NAIA Terminal 3 for Cebu Pacific....flights to CGY were cancelled and a few CGY bound passengers tried their luck as chance passengers using an equally fully booked BXU as entry point..it was a long triple line at the counter on that time...

Business and Public Service : Gaisano Mall Firetruck on a operation during an early year blaze that hit Libertad ^^

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Same here in Iligan Bob. Parang gyera at ang bright ng skies sa dami ng fireworks. :cheers:

our Maranaw firecrackers and fireworks traders here came as far as Iligan...the stretch of central part segment of south Montilla Blvd. sidewalk on both sides was made into an overnight tiangge of firecrackers...

Dako nga sunog @bob ?

Southwestern University eyes NSBC championship
Manila Times
1 January 2009 | 6:00 AM

The Southwestern University (SWU) Cobras seek to defend their title when the 63rd National Students Basketball Championship (NSBC) kicks off on February 23 to March 2, 2009 in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte.

The tournament was organized by the Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) under the leadership of BAP-Samahang Basketball ng Pilipinas President Prospero “Butch” Pichay.

The proposed venue was already forwarded to Pichay for the final approval of the Board, which was initiated by BAP Regional Commissioner Pancho Camingue and Regional Director Joseph Gorme.

As part of the incentive given to the champions of the tournament, secondary level champions Benedictine International School of Quezon City (BIS) and collegiate champions SWU went to China to play in a series of goodwill games held in Fujian Province with BAP Region 7 Director Lorenzo Sy as the head of delegation.

Last year, SWU edged rival University of Visayas (UV) in the finals while University of San Carlos (USC) trounced University of Luzon (UL) 115-105 in the battle for third. USC and UL also earned roster slots in the 6th Asian University Basketball Championships that was held in Cebu City in July 2008 where Hua Qiao University of China emerged as champions.

In the high school level, BIS downed Pilgrim Christian College of Cagayan de Oro 83-79 following the heroics of tournament Most Valuable Player Clark “Tata” Bautista. Third-place honors went to UV Baby Lancers, who defeated University of Pangasinan 115-105.

The top two teams in the college level will be representing the Philippines in the 7th Asian University Basketball Championship in Manila this July 2009.

Dako nga sunog @bob ?

gamay ra Ian...3 ra man ka house sa libertad cguro

dah... tiaw mo ng 3 ka haus ra... cge para pulihan na ug new...para something new sa mata...hehehe pero looy sad...

gamay ra Ian...3 ra man ka house sa libertad cguro

Manila-based medicine distributor to expand in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 5 (PNA) -- A Manila-based medicine distributor will expand its operations in Mindanao after hitting 12,000 clients in Davao last year.

The Med Express which delivers medicines and milk formulas right at the clients’ doorsteps is putting up new stores in Davao City and other parts of Mindanao.

Med Express business development manager Carlo Lorenzana said from only one store servicing their clients in the city, they are putting up two more offices that will be servicing those in the northern and southern areas of Davao City.

He said they will open branches within the first quarter this year in the cities of Butuan and Cagayan de Oro.

Med Express already has over 200 stores all over the country servicing 200,000 clients. It has three franchise stores in Jakarta, Indonesia, he said.

Lorenzana said they are optimistic of the business in 2009 even as he said that they noted a 40-percent growth in 2008 as against their performance in 2007. (PNA)

Happy Three Kings Butuanons

Same to you @power. Welcome diri sa atong thread. If you have lots of info sa BXU please post it here. At least mejo nadugangan ug SSC members diri sa BXU. Asa ka sa Makati nag work? I worked before dira sa Gil puyat Ave sa the world center...

Happy Three Kings Butuanons

Oi i was surprised sa MedExpress... now ko lang nalaman na Manila based din pala to... (correct me if im wrong). I was suprised because meron dito sa Baghdad. Kaso lang mga Indiano ang ilang mga personnel. Nice to know na mag karoon ng branch dyan sa BXU. Now, i would say that BXU is joining as one of business hub in Mindanao.

Manila-based medicine distributor to expand in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY, Jan. 5 (PNA) -- A Manila-based medicine distributor will expand its operations in Mindanao after hitting 12,000 clients in Davao last year.

The Med Express which delivers medicines and milk formulas right at the clients’ doorsteps is putting up new stores in Davao City and other parts of Mindanao.

Med Express business development manager Carlo Lorenzana said from only one store servicing their clients in the city, they are putting up two more offices that will be servicing those in the northern and southern areas of Davao City.

He said they will open branches within the first quarter this year in the cities of Butuan and Cagayan de Oro.

Med Express already has over 200 stores all over the country servicing 200,000 clients. It has three franchise stores in Jakarta, Indonesia, he said.

Lorenzana said they are optimistic of the business in 2009 even as he said that they noted a 40-percent growth in 2008 as against their performance in 2007. (PNA)

Same to you @power. Welcome diri sa atong thread. If you have lots of info sa BXU please post it here. At least mejo nadugangan ug SSC members diri sa BXU. Asa ka sa Makati nag work? I worked before dira sa Gil puyat Ave sa the world center...

Thanks for the welcome...I actually work in Pangasinan and I only have a flat in Makati also along Gil Puyat and SLEX. Siguro same lang ta nga mg atang ug balita sa BXU. I only visit Butuan once or twice a year.

ah ok. It's good to know that meron ganitong forum at least we know the latest news and development sa atong city ug bisan hinay basta naa. Mao lagi mag atang nalang ta ani kay naa man sa lagyo. We will be surprised nalang this year kung unsa mga new investors and new infra sa BXU. Cguro nga kse malapit na rin ang election so politician will make promises again to make things bla bla bla. Daghan pa projects na on going pero until now wala pa gihapon nag materialise. Ambot ug mo too pa ba kaha ang mga igsoon ta saon. Or magadawat ba gihapon sa bayad sang mga politico ta. I was then received money from them kadtong una nakong vote pero samtang ga matured ta, we realized na its a big mistakes. Dili man nato mabasol ang mga tao kay wala man sad mahimo lagi.. mao nga mo dawat nalang sad.

Thanks for the welcome...I actually work in Pangasinan and I only have a flat in Makati also along Gil Puyat and SLEX. Siguro same lang ta nga mg atang ug balita sa BXU. I only visit Butuan once or twice a year.

ah ok. It's good to know that meron ganitong forum at least we know the latest news and development sa atong city ug bisan hinay basta naa. Mao lagi mag atang nalang ta ani kay naa man sa lagyo. We will be surprised nalang this year kung unsa mga new investors and new infra sa BXU. Cguro nga kse malapit na rin ang election so politician will make promises again to make things bla bla bla. Daghan pa projects na on going pero until now wala pa gihapon nag materialise. Ambot ug mo too pa ba kaha ang mga igsoon ta saon. Or magadawat ba gihapon sa bayad sang mga politico ta. I was then received money from them kadtong una nakong vote pero samtang ga matured ta, we realized na its a big mistakes. Dili man nato mabasol ang mga tao kay wala man sad mahimo lagi.. mao nga mo dawat nalang sad.

this is the flaw of many Pinoys here and abroad...Pinoys counting too much on politicos and government...why Not counting on Ourselves?

Oi i was surprised sa MedExpress... now ko lang nalaman na Manila based din pala to... (correct me if im wrong). I was suprised because meron dito sa Baghdad. Kaso lang mga Indiano ang ilang mga personnel. Nice to know na mag karoon ng branch dyan sa BXU. Now, i would say that BXU is joining as one of business hub in Mindanao.

there are MedExpress centers abroad that has clinics too and even diagnostic labsaside from selling pharmaceutical items

Because they're the one responsible....some politicians man gud Bob are trying to run in a higher position because of their personal interest not for serving in public. So dili nato mabasol ang mga tao because gisaligan nila sila to make things and expect makahatang ug tabang to make our city and place success. We cannot blame them to react generally sa mga small and mid cities like Butuan na for how many decades still Butuan lang gihapon ug gamay ray kausaban. Murag kita raman cguro ang highly urbanized city na very snail ang pag uswag. Pero sa gihapon Bob nalipay ko na bisan hinay at least naa but then nag unsa man ang mga tao na nag work didto? nag ingkod ingkod lang ba sila mag dawat sa end of the month for their salaries and incentives or commissions? Daku baya og potential atong syudad. Take a look at Tagum pas pas ilang development. So unsa man ang reasons why ang BXU dili ka buhat sama sa uban small cities? Daghan jud questions Bob sa mga tao.

this is the flaw of many Pinoys here and abroad...Pinoys counting too much on politicos and government...why Not counting on Ourselves?

this is the flaw of many Pinoys here and abroad...Pinoys counting too much on politicos and government...why Not counting on Ourselves?

I agree with you 101% Bob. I think each one of us should work for the good of our city and do not simply rely on the politicians to take the lead.

How? I dont think they're gonna accomodate us if we have suggestions or whatsoever. good example, one of the forumers diri naga ask sa tourism pero wala man gina bali-bali deadma ra man sila. So how can we help our city:

1. cguro change the leaders into new one.
2. lower the taxes sa mga new investors.

:ohno: dili naman sila madut-lan bisan pag mag yaw yaw ang radio bombo hehehe deadma lang gihapon...

I agree with you 101% Bob. I think each one of us should work for the good of our city and do not simply rely on the politicians to take the lead.

Originally posted by EARLAT.

Butuan local bank " GREEN Bank " - Congratulations to Mr. Andaya...

More banks in Mindanao to open access to microentrepreneurs

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ZAMBOANGA CITY—The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is assisting the Rural Bankers Association of the Philippines (RBAP) intensify effort to make banking services accessible to microentrepreneurs. The assistance is aimed to help 550 rural banking units and branches nationwide through the Microenterprise Access Banking Services (MABS), a program that originally hails from Mindanao.

The MABS program aims to increase the number microborrowers through participating rural banks by more than 375,000 within five years starting this year until 2013.

A total of 30 participating banks with more than 200 bank branches and satellite offices in Mindanao have already received training and technical assistance under the MABS program based on its September 2008 data.

MABS chief of party John Owens said Mindanao has experienced a growth in rural banking, noting that the island-region has reached a cumulative number of loans of P10.1 billion out of the overall P20.7 billion since the inception of the program.

Owens also said there has been a tremendous growth in deposits in Mindanao over the years with P797 million poured into these banks out of the P1.7 billion.

He said the rural banks are in a better position to weather the changes in the financial market by providing microfinance services and focus on deposit mobilization, especially with the apprehensions caused by the current global financial crunch.

The MABS-4 program will also work on expanding micro agrilending and conduct a market research with additional banks for a micro agriloan product.

The program will also initially work with small group of banks to develop and pilot housing microfinance products.

Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo) chairman Virgilio Leyretana hopes that Mindanao would be able to get a large chunk of development support through the program’s assistance to rural banks and microfinance institutions in Mindanao, which are the conduit of many of “our micro, small and medium entrepreneurs.”

MABS-4 is implemented as one of the programs under the USAID’s Mindanao Peace and Development Fund, for which the MEDCo serves as the oversight implementing agency.

A total of 90 MABS participating banks, with 46 from Luzon and 14 from the Visayas, have already received technical assistance and training under the MABS program.

At present, these trained banks are providing microfinance services that include loans, deposits and money- transfer services through some 453 bank branches and satellite offices all over the country.

Leyretana said it is important to point out that USAID provides no loan funding for these banks and almost all the money for their lending activities come from deposits.

Data from the participating banks during the third-quarter shows that more than 34,000 new borrowers were provided with loans by Mindanao participating banks during the first nine months of the year with these banks now serving more than 67,300 active microborrowers, Leyretana disclosed.

The number of new microborrowers reached in Luzon and Visayas have also increased significantly over the past year with over 70,800 active microborrowers in Luzon and over 64,600 in the Visayas.

MABS will also continue to implement the mobile phone-banking services (MPBS) that was developed in 2004 in partnership with G-Xchange (GXI).

A web site was launched by RBAP with support from GXI at www.mobilephonebanking.rbap.org to highlight the services that the MABS program helped develop for rural banks.

The program will also support rural bank plans to pilot-test mobile phone-banking services using Smart Telecommunications--Smart Money platform in 2009.

MABS said banks and clients find significant advantages in MPBS because of reduced cost, security and convenience in accessing financial services as well as improve transparency, helps control fraud and reduces errors in transactions for rural banks.

More than 67,000 rural bank clients and employees have registered to use mobile phone banking services as of September 2008.

The MABS program began working with four banks in Mindanao in 1998. The program was expanded in 2001 under the leadership of the RBAP as the main implementer serving all regions of the country with participating banks in Mindanao serving as examples and models.

The First Valley Bank, founded in Lanao del Norte and one of the Mindanao participating banks during MABS’ first rollout in 1999, has opened its 16th branch in Zamboanga City.

The USAID reported that the bank grew from six to 16 branches and P260 million to P 2.04 billion in assets in 2007 with 68,000 client-micro-depositors.

First Valley Bank president Nicolas Lim said that the microfinance services allowed the bank to play an active role in poverty alleviation without sacrificing the profit motive.

In February, three out of the five MABS participating banks that were recognized as being among the top 100 microfinance institutions all over the world in terms of outreach to voluntary microdepositors were from Mindanao.

These banks included Green Bank, Cantilan Bank and the Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental.

How? I dont think they're gonna accomodate us if we have suggestions or whatsoever. good example, one of the forumers diri naga ask sa tourism pero wala man gina bali-bali deadma ra man sila. So how can we help our city:

1. cguro change the leaders into new one.
2. lower the taxes sa mga new investors.

:ohno: dili naman sila madut-lan bisan pag mag yaw yaw ang radio bombo hehehe deadma lang gihapon...

regjeex dili yawyaw sa radio or suggestions para sa mga politiko ang ato buhaton kay tinood wala jud mahitabo ana.

What we can do is that, if we have some contacts/links with possible investors, we should try to sell to them the idea of doing business in Butuan. How will we facilitate? First kung mofit ang raw material requirement or business atmosphere sa Butuan sa ila investment, we can link them with DTI-Caraga and NEDA-Caraga, sometimes DA and DOST will also be needed. Dili mga politiko naghandle ani nga mga opisina. Motabang ang NERBAC-Caraga para mapaspas ang pag-establish sa business/industry. Pagkatapos dad-on lang nimo sila sa City Hall para courtesy call. Tan-awa di ba red carpet welcome jud mo sa office sa mayor. Ingon ani ang tabang gikinahanglan sa ato city. Kita magdala sa investment pasulod, dili sugoon ang mga politiko to do these kay makasab-an lang ta. he he he

Kung naa ka makuha nga possible investor, just send me a personal message dire kay tabangan ta ka paglink sa mga offices nga ako gi-mention.

Gotcha! Thanks.

regjeex dili yawyaw sa radio or suggestions para sa mga politiko ang ato buhaton kay tinood wala jud mahitabo ana.

What we can do is that, if we have some contacts/links with possible investors, we should try to sell to them the idea of doing business in Butuan. How will we facilitate? First kung mofit ang raw material requirement or business atmosphere sa Butuan sa ila investment, we can link them with DTI-Caraga and NEDA-Caraga, sometimes DA and DOST will also be needed. Dili mga politiko naghandle ani nga mga opisina. Motabang ang NERBAC-Caraga para mapaspas ang pag-establish sa business/industry. Pagkatapos dad-on lang nimo sila sa City Hall para courtesy call. Tan-awa di ba red carpet welcome jud mo sa office sa mayor. Ingon ani ang tabang gikinahanglan sa ato city. Kita magdala sa investment pasulod, dili sugoon ang mga politiko to do these kay makasab-an lang ta. he he he

Kung naa ka makuha nga possible investor, just send me a personal message dire kay tabangan ta ka paglink sa mga offices nga ako gi-mention.

How? I dont think they're gonna accomodate us if we have suggestions or whatsoever. good example, one of the forumers diri naga ask sa tourism pero wala man gina bali-bali deadma ra man sila. So how can we help our city:

1. cguro change the leaders into new one.
2. lower the taxes sa mga new investors.

:ohno: dili naman sila madut-lan bisan pag mag yaw yaw ang radio bombo hehehe deadma lang gihapon...

actually Reg, there are tax holidays....investors are given tax free years when they qualify...its in the city's investment code..

that's why you see outsiders rather than the locals taking the bite into the local business scene....actually its the outside businessmen who are more keen of putting enterprise in the city....while the locals are just on a wait and see attitude and even on just too pessimistic and tapulan to get moving and make a contribution..

guys, I just passed by near FSUU JC Aquino Avenue....the Soil Testing for the Fly-Over Project is ongoing..

according to the engineer at the site, the said Fly-Over will take off overhead Rodolfo Calo St.; Montilla Blvd and junction of Narra St...

this lenghty fly-over is expected to ease flow of traffic along JC Aquino Ave...Butuan-CDO-Iligan Hiways..

I will post photos of the soil test site soon here...

Butuan hikes funding for social programs

by Malou Furia

Butuan City (7 January) -- The Integrated Social Development Assistance Program (ISDAP) started by Butuan City Mayor Democrito D. Plaza II in 1991, during his first term as Chief Executive, has now attained an allocation of 2.1 Million Pesos, which is eight times more than its initial annual budget of 250,000 pesos when it began. The funding has been increased constantly since its first implementation in 1991 to cater more indigents endorsed by the Barangays and further the program's mission of providing assistance to the poor.

The budget for the said program comes mainly from the 20% Development Fund of the City Mayor. In addition to this, Mayor Plaza was able to tap other fund sources such as the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) that provides medical assistance to indigents. Both Regional and National PCSO has extended financial support to the City amounting P500,000.00 this year.

For medical assistance, however, ISDAP only covers indigents who are non-barangay officials because there is a separate medical assistance/hospitalization benefit given by the City for barangay officials through a Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution 3288-2007 in compliance to Section 393 of Republic Act 7160.

ISDAP is catering to the indigents of Butuan City who are in need of the following services: assistance for medicines, blood, hospital bill, laboratory bills, transportation, and burial.

Those needing the above mentioned services may approach Ms. Genara Yu at the Old Treasurer's Office, City Hall Grounds, Butuan City. (PIO-Butuan City/PIA-Caraga)

Ah so madayon jud diay ang Flyover...I cannot figure out Bob! maybe wala ko katuod asa dapit ang Rcalo St & narra St. Apila og kuha photo ang bargonomics Bob kung unsa development.

thanks.

guys, I just passed by near FSUU JC Aquino Avenue....the Soil Testing for the Fly-Over Project is ongoing..

according to the engineer at the site, the said Fly-Over will take off overhead Rodolfo Calo St.; Montilla Blvd and junction of Narra St...

this lenghty fly-over is expected to ease flow of traffic along JC Aquino Ave...Butuan-CDO-Iligan Hiways..

I will post photos of the soil test site soon here...

Any news about the empty Carl Patricks Hotel (owned by Metrobank)? I hope Metrobank will develop this building and maybe gawin nilang BPO or a hotel or whatever that something na dili masayang ba. Sayang talaga yang building na yan hindi napapakinabangan. Sinayangan lng ni Otis yan. diba Otis ang may-ari nyan...correct me if im wrong or counter part lang sya.

Wala pa ba new hotel to rise in BXU? Carl Patricks hotel is used a mid-rise hotel in the city.

Any news about the empty Carl Patricks Hotel (owned by Metrobank)? I hope Metrobank will develop this building and maybe gawin nilang BPO or a hotel or whatever that something na dili masayang ba. Sayang talaga yang building na yan hindi napapakinabangan. Sinayangan lng ni Otis yan. diba Otis ang may-ari nyan...correct me if im wrong or counter part lang sya.

Wala pa ba new hotel to rise in BXU? Carl Patricks hotel is used a mid-rise hotel in the city.

Nope not Otis. It was owned by Yu Family from Cabadbaran. The brother was my classmate in college in Cebu. Na foreclosed na siya

Ah so madayon jud diay ang Flyover...I cannot figure out Bob! maybe wala ko katuod asa dapit ang Rcalo St & narra St. Apila og kuha photo ang bargonomics Bob kung unsa development.

thanks.

kanang street between Urios Gym and Dunkin Donuts mao na siya ang R Calo Street. Ang Narra Road is the street atbang sa Otis pasulod paingon sa Pili Drive.

added to that is the coming fly-over project is the almost accomplished widening of Libertad-Bancasi section of Agusan-Misamis Hi-way....

also the Butuan-Bayugan-Esperanza Hiway construction is now full blast..

added to that is the coming fly-over project is the almost accomplished widening of Libertad-Bancasi section of Agusan-Misamis Hi-way....

also the Butuan-Bayugan-Esperanza Hiway construction is now full blast..

added also is the continuing redevelopment and expansion of Butuan Airport.....

the construction of warehouses at the recently expanded Masao Port....

then the upcoming Phase 2 of Butuan By Pass Road

and the construction of the Butuan-Tandag Road...

the national government is really stepping up infrastructure spending as part of its "stimulus" program :)

thats good butuan airport is expanding!

You mean from RCalo going left to Montilla blvd if im not mistaken then deretso sa may Embassy hotel ba? Paki elaborate daw ninyo please... taga BXU ko pero wala ko kaila sa mga street oi..hehehe pakaulaw ra jud ko...:bash::bash:

kanang street between Urios Gym and Dunkin Donuts mao na siya ang R Calo Street. Ang Narra Road is the street atbang sa Otis pasulod paingon sa Pili Drive.

Ang haba ng four lanes from the foot of Magsaysay bridge to bancasi... at least ndi na maaburido ang mga drivers nating mga pasaway kse kung saan saan sumusuot dahil sa masikip na daan... Sana kahit na four lanes na yan... dapat mag karoon ng desiplina mga drivers natin...

Yong BXU-Bayugan-Esperanza hiway Bob is ung doon sa may Brgy Lemon? I mean from new bridge then by pass road diba? Or lahi na nga project?

added to that is the coming fly-over project is the almost accomplished widening of Libertad-Bancasi section of Agusan-Misamis Hi-way....

also the Butuan-Bayugan-Esperanza Hiway construction is now full blast..

'tong mga infra projects ng national ay malaking bagay para mapalago lalo ang economiya natin. Hindi na mahihirapan ang mga farmers natin na dalhin ung mga goodS nila to market. Accessible na ang BXU from other neighbooring provinces. Can't wait to see more establishments near Macapagal Bridge. MOVE FORWARD MINDANAO...

added also is the continuing redevelopment and expansion of Butuan Airport.....

the construction of warehouses at the recently expanded Masao Port....

then the upcoming Phase 2 of Butuan By Pass Road

and the construction of the Butuan-Tandag Road...

the national government is really stepping up infrastructure spending as part of its "stimulus" program :)

Regional stakeholders discuss effects of financial crisis
Butuan City (January 9) -- "The effects of the global financial crisis are already felt in the region."

This was openly disclosed by the business community during a public consultation on the Effects of Global Financial Crisis on Employment, Wages and Productivity hosted by the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) held recently in one of the local hotels here.

During the consultation, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) presented the economic trends/indicators on labor and employment, prices of basic agri-fishery commodities, prices of prime commodities, investment, and macro-economic state of the region. The presentations revealed a slackening regional economy of the region.

Industry representatives also expressed concerns on how the crisis affected their operations. They disclosed that many of them, like the Agusan Plywood Corporation, Filipinas Palm Oil Plantation Inc. etc., are resorting to cost-cutting measures like no overtime and no hiring of casual employees, among others.

A city-wide survey conducted by the Butuan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc, revealed that many businesses are wary of the effects of the crisis on their business operations. Some are either filing for bankruptcy or seeking capital assistance to stay liquid.

Industry leaders called for strong government policies and political will among local chief executives. While they acknowledged that no amount of economic policies could protect businesses from the crisis, they are advocating for unity of all sectors in mitigating the impact of the crisis.

The global financial crisis adversely affects the most vulnerable sectors of the country and may impact in the economic growth. NEDA Director General Ralph Recto already stressed the need to downscale growth target in 2009 between 4.1 and 5.1 percent.

To weather the effects of the crisis, the government is taking on strategies to boost growth. These include continued strong assistance for agriculture, more support to small and medium enterprises, and expansion of trade, investment, and tourism with countries that continue to have strong economies. Just recently, President Arroyo approved the P100-billion fund to pump-prime infrastructure projects in 2009 to create the best multiplier effects in generating jobs. (NEDA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga) [top]

TransCo bares cause of power outage in Caraga region

Butuan City (9 January) -- The National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) announced recently that four substation facilities of Northeastern Mindanao Area (NEMA) simultaneously tripped off at 8:21 on Tuesday, January 6 due to a strong lightning surge along Aplaya-Butuan 138-kilovolt transmission line brought about by the tail end of the Inter-tropical Convergence Zone.

The incident affected the Nasipit, Butuan, Placer, and San Francisco Substations serving power to electric cooperatives of MORESCO II, ANECO, ASELCO M2 and M3, SIARELCO, SURNECO, SURSECO II and industrial plants/offices of PACEMCO, ITC, WILMAR Edible Oils Philippine, Incorporated and NIA.

Areas affected were the cities of Gingoog, Butuan, and Surigao and the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and part of Misamis Oriental and Surigao del Sur.

Power was restored back on the same night starting at 8:50, 8:51, 8:53, 8:58, 9:16, 9:05, 9:15, 9:22 in the evening, respectively to the above-mentioned substations and areas.

During the partial black-out, San Francisco Substation experienced abnormalities compelling to re-tap power supply for ASELCO and SURSECO II to Bislig Substation via an installed air break switch (ABS) at Barobo, Surigao del Sur.

Moreover, on Wednesday, January 7 at 5:37 in the morning, power delivery to ASELCO and SURSECO II was sourced back from San Francisco Substation. Subsequently, said substation resumes to its normal operation.

Meanwhile, TransCo's power transmission service to Surigao del Norte I Electric Cooperative, Incorporated was also briefly interrupted on January 6 and 7 to facilitate re-tapping and sourcing back of power supply from San Francisco to Bislig Substation and vice versa.

Further, for these service interruptions, there were no findings of any line fault along the transmission lines within the CARAGA Region and part of the provinces of Misamis and Davao Oriental, which are within the area coverage of TransCo-NEMA based in Butuan City. (TransCo-Northeastern Mindanao Area/ PIA-Caraga) [top]

You mean from RCalo going left to Montilla blvd if im not mistaken then deretso sa may Embassy hotel ba? Paki elaborate daw ninyo please... taga BXU ko pero wala ko kaila sa mga street oi..hehehe pakaulaw ra jud ko...:bash::bash:

The way I understand what Bob posted is that the eastern approach of the flyover will be in front of Urios Gym and the western approach will be in front of Otis Enterprise. The flyover will only be constructed along JC Aquino Avenue.

Mablock na dayon sa flyover approach ang RCalo Street. Kung gikan ka sa Libertad, ang approach magsugod pod sa Narra Road nga naa sa atbang sa Otis.

Diri sa Baghdad, dili mapansin ang fireworks. ehehhehe kay hinay ra kaayo dili compara sa bomba everyday...

hahaha... POWER!.. maggrabe pa kadako sa tingog sa mga bomba kompara sa mga fireworks ninyo dihaa sa Baghdad kuya reg... :bash:
Bibo siguro dihaa sa inyo bisan dili christmas... kay daghan jud pabuto... :nuts::lol:

Diri sa Baghdad, dili mapansin ang fireworks. ehehhehe kay hinay ra kaayo dili compara sa bomba everyday...

hahaha... POWER!.. mas grabe pa kadako sa tingog sa mga bomba kompara sa mga fireworks ninyo dihaa sa Baghdad kuya reg... :bash:
Bibo siguro dihaa sa inyo bisan dili christmas... kay daghan jud pabuto... :nuts::lol:

Oi nadagdagan na naman ng bagong SSC. Welcome diri sa thread Gujalex! kusog jud kaayo ang bomba diri hehehehe pero mas gubot pa diha sa pinas compara diri.

hahaha... POWER!.. mas grabe pa kadako sa tingog sa mga bomba kompara sa mga fireworks ninyo dihaa sa Baghdad kuya reg... :bash:
Bibo siguro dihaa sa inyo bisan dili christmas... kay daghan jud pabuto... :nuts::lol:

Gujalex,

Asa man ang location nimo karon? naa ka sa BXU mismo? post diri if you have new photos sa BXU. Again welcome diri sa thread.

guys ako na i-post photos of Soil Test site for the fly-over at Butuan Architectural Thread...wait lang sa:)

the workers usually start their soil testing at night to reduce obstruction sa flow of traffic at the area....sorry the photo looks dark

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3184381034_3640980980.jpg?v=0


the fly-over will have its eastern approach right at this spot just a few meters from JC Aquino pedestrian overpass
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3184382246_911b1c1a51.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/3183543905_427482757d.jpg?v=0


it will fly 0ver this spot right at Montilla Boulevards widest expanse
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3184384222_a2ec136749.jpg?v=0

its western approach will be a few meters west of JC Aquino-Narra Road junction right at this spot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/3184384484_7f823196d2.jpg?v=0

Thanks Bob. Naduganan na ta ug isa.

guys ako na i-post photos of Soil Test site for the fly-over at Butuan Architectural Thread...wait lang sa:)

guys, as of this writing too, Philcom Butuan is now 100% owned by PLDT...

PLDT also bought earlier Cruztelco Butuan operations...with strong PLDT presence now in Butuan, Bayantel will surely face a tough competition from this telecoms gianr

:banana: Tuloy na tuloy jud diay ang flyover. Ilang years kaya to matatapos? I hope matatapos to by next year.

the workers usually start their soil testing at night to reduce obstruction sa flow of traffic at the area....sorry the photo looks dark

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3404/3184381034_3640980980.jpg?v=0


the fly-over will have its eastern approach right at this spot just a few meters from JC Aquino pedestrian overpass
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3513/3184382246_911b1c1a51.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3093/3183543905_427482757d.jpg?v=0


it will fly 0ver this spot right at Montilla Boulevards widest expanse
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3365/3184384222_a2ec136749.jpg?v=0

its western approach will be a few meters west of JC Aquino-Narra Road junction right at this spot
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3116/3184384484_7f823196d2.jpg?v=0

Yeah I've also read this article.

guys, as of this writing too, Philcom Butuan is now 100% owned by PLDT...

PLDT also bought earlier Cruztelco Butuan operations...with strong PLDT presence now in Butuan, Bayantel will surely face a tough competition from this telecoms gianr

Bob, hindi kaya sisikip lalo yang junction ng boulevard and JC aquino? kse i've noticed na sisikip sya lalo once mabutang ang poste sa tunga?

highway scene

Baan Highway-Maguinda Road Intersection

the widening of this section was just completed to six lanes wide (3 lanes on each side)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3184412480_bbc769b665.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3183572647_d182764f84.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3183571759_c03fb7955d.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3184409596_d0d6112e42.jpg?v=0

I think in less than a years time....more speedier than that of Baan Viaduct construction...the fly-Over Project is virtually free of road right of way concerns

I remember that area back 1990's when i was studying, that area is horrible, too dark and you feel nervous if you have night sked. There's something happen on that area, some got killed, ung iba na salvage, ung iba naman nasaksak :ohno::ohno: But nong nilagyan na ng street lighting from Baan to Ampayon, nag lelessen yong incident. Then nong nilagyan na nila yang magandang islet na parang boulevard ang dating tas dumami ng ung ilaw jan totally nag vanish yong mga ganun incidents. Sana cementuhin nila ung Tiwinisan road kse ndi balance eh Dapat mag karoon ng Baan-Tiniwisan-Magallanes...

highway scene

Baan Highway-Maguinda Road Intersection

the widening of this section was just completed to six lanes wide (3 lanes on each side)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3533/3184412480_bbc769b665.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3447/3183572647_d182764f84.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3395/3183571759_c03fb7955d.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3362/3184409596_d0d6112e42.jpg?v=0

Sana meron silang rendering sa flyover.

I think in less than a years time....more speedier than that of Baan Viaduct construction...the fly-Over Project is virtually free of road right of way concerns

Can anyone update on the proposed Robinson BXU?

Bob, hindi kaya sisikip lalo yang junction ng boulevard and JC aquino? kse i've noticed na sisikip sya lalo once mabutang ang poste sa tunga?

I think they will use the same technology similar to that at Diosdado Macapagal Bridge....pile driven...then using more slender pylons to support the spans

Butuan Out-of-Town Weekend destination : Gingoog City Pier

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3178990595_a39c0315f9_o.jpg

Wow nice man diay ilang port. diha ba mag gikan nga padulong Camiguin?

Butuan Out-of-Town Weekend destination : Gingoog City Pier

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3324/3178990595_a39c0315f9_o.jpg

Sana maganda at malinis ang pag kagawa ng flyover.

I think they will use the same technology similar to that at Diosdado Macapagal Bridge....pile driven...then using more slender pylons to support the spans

pila distance (in Km.) between Gingoog City and Butuan city? :)

pila distance (in Km.) between Gingoog City and Butuan city? :)

74Km gingoog to butuan @tonight..dili diha ang port to camiguin, tua sa Balingoan @reej..:)

^^ duol ra d i ila distance, pwede man cguro mag ferry from Gingoog City to Camiguin :D

^^ duol ra d i ila distance, pwede man cguro mag ferry from Gingoog City to Camiguin :D

pwede basta naa kay ikabayad sa charter ship from Gingoog to Camiguin and v.v...:lol::lol:
bitaw tua sa Balingoan ang ferry to Camiguin..daghan ang trip, barato pa..:)

unsa nga kalsada ang butangan ug F.O.?pila ka meters ang width sa kalsada nga butangan ug flyover?unsa kalayo ang span?

That's what I thought! :) Mun of Balingoan MisOr. I'll try to sked my trip to Caminguin this May.

pwede basta naa kay ikabayad sa charter ship from Gingoog to Camiguin and v.v...:lol::lol:
bitaw tua sa Balingoan ang ferry to Camiguin..daghan ang trip, barato pa..:)

That's what I thought! :) Mun of Balingoan MisOr. I'll try to sked my trip to Caminguin this May.

yup..uli diay ka sa May? ayaw kalimot dala ug balas sa iraq:lol::lol:

Cyberwizard, please read post from Bob above.

unsa nga kalsada ang butangan ug F.O.?pila ka meters ang width sa kalsada nga butangan ug flyover?unsa kalayo ang span?

hehehe. speaking of balas sa iraq pareho lang man diha sa pinas... pero one thing lang is that mas tambok ilang yuta diri compared sa ato...hehehe mag dala nalng kog tubig gikan sa tigris river.. sulod nalang nako og bote.

yup..uli diay ka sa May? ayaw kalimot dala ug balas sa iraq:lol::lol:

Hopefully madayon ko karon May para madayon sad akong tour sa camiguin then hapit dayon kog CdeO, then I'll try to meet SSC BXU murag semi-EB...:):)

yup..uli diay ka sa May? ayaw kalimot dala ug balas sa iraq:lol::lol:

Hopefully madayon ko karon May para madayon sad akong tour sa camiguin then hapit dayon kog CdeO, then I'll try to meet SSC BXU murag semi-EB...:):)

kulang -dili kumpleto imong bakasyun kung dili ka muari sa iligan..:lol::lol:

hehehe naa na sa akong plano kay visit ko sa inyong wonder na falls... og sa Gmall Iligan...

kulang -dili kumpleto imong bakasyun kung dili ka muari sa iligan..:lol::lol:

hehehe naa na sa akong plano kay visit ko sa inyong wonder na falls... og sa Gmall Iligan...

OT:ok..dont 4get i-PM ko ha..:)

Sure! one thing pod akong reason mo visit kog iligan kay makig deal ko sa Sukang pinakurat para sa akong store..hehehe

OT:ok..dont 4get i-PM ko ha..:)

Can anyone post here all coffee shops in BXU and their locations. Thanks.

Pansin ko parang walang goldilucks ang BXU pati red ribbon...

I do not have the exact lenght....but from my estimates...seems the total span is approximately 350+ meters

Pansin ko parang walang goldilucks ang BXU pati red ribbon...

there is a Goldilocks product outlet but not a stand alone store..

ni agi ming butuan tung last wed tapos sayang kay wala ko kita sa new bridge... az en!!!

ni agi ming butuan tung last wed tapos sayang kay wala ko kita sa new bridge... az en!!!

nakigkita unta ka ila Bob sa BXU shakeira para masuroy ka sa new bridge.

Kumusta na ang MSU-IIT shak? tungod sa mga bomba diha sa Iligan last december, wala na hinoon ko kabisita sa IIT.

new highway under construction in brgy Mahay

http://images.mayetcabrera.multiply.com/image/6/photos/20/500x500/12/bonbon.jpg?et=W5VZ0k4Mgu%2BPZevFtvfZEQ&nmid=163554293

Agusan River Port, New Asia, Butuan City

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3381/3185567771_9cfa400c87.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3383/3185567259_6db57acc76.jpg?v=0

nakigkita unta ka ila Bob sa BXU shakeira para masuroy ka sa new bridge.

Kumusta na ang MSU-IIT shak? tungod sa mga bomba diha sa Iligan last december, wala na hinoon ko kabisita sa IIT.

^^
bai ok lang ang MSU-IIT, naghigpit lang sila sa security tungod sa bombing last year

Clean and Green : Langihan Lagoon

the Langihan Lagoon got its sodium sidewalk lights and railings installed. It remains free of trash despite its very close proximity to Taboa-an and Langihan public markets in the area. The lagoon also serve to siphon run-off water from area's drainage system.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3183601073_0a41fc84f4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3184438672_56059638f1.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3184441624_1517203abc.jpg?v=0

here is the location of the fly-over project relative to the surrounding roads

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3400/3186269947_5e9e883143_o.jpg

WoW! At last! nahinlo ra jud ng lugara na... dati ang kulay ng tubig jan is black na dahil sa sobrang dumi. Ngayon, WoW! Madiyaw guid Bob na gikuhaan mo hong picture... madiyaw guid na pag kahinang sa lagoon...

Clean and Green : Langihan Lagoon

the Langihan Lagoon got its sodium sidewalk lights and railings installed. It remains free of trash despite its very close proximity to Taboa-an and Langihan public markets in the area. The lagoon also serve to siphon run-off water from area's drainage system.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3473/3183601073_0a41fc84f4.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3184438672_56059638f1.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3522/3184441624_1517203abc.jpg?v=0

hoisstttt... Malapit na ang KAHIMUNAN Festival! Can anyone of you guys post the activities of the said event and the participants? Ila-live coverage ba to ng ABS-CBN BXU?

Anong status ngayon ng NORMISIST? nakapasa kaya sila nang AACUP nong December 2008?

Butuan allocates Php 15M budget for livelihood projects

BUTUAN CITY, Jan. 11 (PNA) -– In an effort to uplift the economic condition of far-flung villagers, particularly cooperatives, the city government allocated Php15 million fund as livelihood assistance this year.

“Poverty alleviation is our primary concern this year,” said City Mayor Democrito “Big Boy” Plaza 11.

He added: “The city’s thrust is to give our people the chance to access livelihood programs to augment family’s financial resources”.

The city government, through the City Cooperative Enterprise Development (CCED), was already given the “green signal” to allocate livelihood assistance as livelihood support fund to barangay cooperatives, he said.

Mayor Plaza said every bonafide cooperative with double proposal submitted will be thoroughly evaluated and initial capital of Php 150,000 will be released to them to fund their identified projects, after thoroughly evaluated.

This project is covered by Executive Order No. 163-2008, he said.

At least 51 barangay cooperatives has already successfully complied all documentary requirements awaiting release within this year, said CCED Chief Mr. Mario Maputi.

He added the CCED is currently conducting skills training on various small and medium enterprises.

Meanwhile, the Integrated Social Development Assistance Program (ISDAP) started by Mayor Plaza since 1991 has now attained an allocation of Php2.1 million.

The budget for such program comes mainly from the 20 percent development fund of the city mayor.

Apart from this program, both regional and national Philippine Charity Sweepstakes has also extended financial support to the city amounting Php500,000 this year, it was also gathered.

ISDAP program only covers indigents that needs medical assistance, hospital bill, laboratory bills, transportation and burial, it was learned. (PNA)

the area where Woodstock Bar is previously located is now being cleared for the construction of PS Bank Building....Woodstock is now transferred to Plaza Building along Aquino Ave.

net find: Killerbee transmitter tower is more taller than the building itself here.

http://novellware2.googlepages.com/KILLERBEE-TRANSMITTER.jpg

I thought SJIT will renovate that right side 5th storey building which is the same design with the new one. GMA 7 is also hooked up to that tower.

net find: Killerbee transmitter tower is more taller than the building itself here.

http://novellware2.googlepages.com/KILLERBEE-TRANSMITTER.jpg

Mas maganda na lumipat ang woodstock sa Plaza building. Sana nga ung katabi ng bagong PS bank mag start na rin sila ng ibang business jan kse mga luma ung mga stablishment jan eh... tas ung iba kahoy...

the area where Woodstock Bar is previously located is now being cleared for the construction of PS Bank Building....Woodstock is now transferred to Plaza Building along Aquino Ave.

Bob, kelan kaya umpisahan ang Central Bank jan sa BXU?

Bob, kelan kaya umpisahan ang Central Bank jan sa BXU?

I dont know yet....as far as I know is that the Caraga Business Chamber passed a resolution last November 2008 urging Bangko Sentral to immediately put up a permanent regional headquarters in Butuan

Bob sabi ng ate ko na parang araw araw umuulan jan... wala na nag baha diha sa BXU?

Anong status sa new public market na itatayo jan sa BXU? sana 2 storey na para maging nice....

Agusan River Port, New Asia, Butuan City

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Hi Bob,

Sa New Asia (Bgy 17) ba gud ni? I didn't notice this when I came home last December.

Hello kuya or ate reg... hehehe... dili ko sure if kuya or ate ako tawag nimo po... taga-Butuan jud ko, tapos sa IRA Housing Brgy. Baan ang ako location... no worries, i will update some pictures if given a chance... Bibo man diay mo diri sa thread... Thank you so much sa pag-greet kuya/ate reg.. God bless sa inyo dihaa. :):):)
Gujalex,

Asa man ang location nimo karon? naa ka sa BXU mismo? post diri if you have new photos sa BXU. Again welcome diri sa thread.

nakigkita unta ka ila Bob sa BXU shakeira para masuroy ka sa new bridge.

Kumusta na ang MSU-IIT shak? tungod sa mga bomba diha sa Iligan last december, wala na hinoon ko kabisita sa IIT.

ok raman among school... kaya lang kung mo sulod ka kay abrihan imong bag... az en!!!:bash:

igo rami ni agi oi sa butuan from surigao sur...

Hi Bob,

Sa New Asia (Bgy 17) ba gud ni? I didn't notice this when I came home last December.

yep..op kors..its located at the back of Post Office Building...once your inside youi can see the river, the opposite riverbanks and of course Magsaysay bridge from afar

the usually packed seats for BXU at pre-departure area at NAIA Terminal 3

http://www.butuanon.org/pics/naia3/naia3-predeparture.jpg

jaywalkers

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3183615375_ae33a40012_b.jpg

jaywalkers

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3257/3183615375_ae33a40012_b.jpg

ang plano nga flyover along ba ani nga street?..

that new big building is owned by a congressman :tongue4:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3184455558_c65de10b46.jpg?v=0

SSC Butuan's future lakaw boy taking a break :) ^^

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3255/3184461580_361c15a993.jpg?v=0

nope, the fly-over will be built at Aquino-Montilla intersection

nope, the fly-over will be built at Aquino-Montilla intersection

unsa ni nga street?

its fun driving along with the rain :)

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr185/rbd_1342/Picture135.jpg

its at the intersection of Aquino and Rosales Ave..

Yan ba yong bldg ng Planet Video?

that new big building is owned by a congressman :tongue4:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3424/3184455558_c65de10b46.jpg?v=0

opps sa Ochoa Ave-Aquino diay ni cya nga intersection

nope...Planet Video is located in that green building pa (I dunno the name of that building) near Otis

ang plano nga flyover along ba ani nga street?..

i mean am referring with this street, not the intersection coz im curious with the hiway's width..estimate nako ani nga hiway (aquino)gilapdon mga 17m to 18m..pwede na na butangan kay ngani ang flyover sa maguikay, mandaue mura raman pod ani kalapad..

its fun driving along with the rain :)

http://i482.photobucket.com/albums/rr185/rbd_1342/Picture135.jpg

kabantay ka anang motor dapit sa hngtabok nga bata?unsay nakaun ana nga mura man ug naghikog?gi-sugat man ang piccanto nga naa sa right way?:lol::lol::lol:

hehehe Iring gilay-git....:lol::lol: call me kuya reg.

Hello kuya or ate reg... hehehe... dili ko sure if kuya or ate ako tawag nimo po... taga-Butuan jud ko, tapos sa IRA Housing Brgy. Baan ang ako location... no worries, i will update some pictures if given a chance... Bibo man diay mo diri sa thread... Thank you so much sa pag-greet kuya/ate reg.. God bless sa inyo dihaa. :):):)

Pertis kaayo imong signature @power647. :lol::lol: madyaw nga pag kahinang. Ngansiba meaning hong galakag and piya? Is it "Naunsa ba ang Iro gagukod man sa bukog? hehehehe tama ba? I think piya is bukog...kay if Iring naman is Apik... :lol::lol:

Hi Bob,

Sa New Asia (Bgy 17) ba gud ni? I didn't notice this when I came home last December.

Laag unya gujalex sa libertad karong Jan. 18 sa Kahimunan Festival tas take fotos daun... at least duha namo diha ni Bob na naa sa BXU.

Hello kuya or ate reg... hehehe... dili ko sure if kuya or ate ako tawag nimo po... taga-Butuan jud ko, tapos sa IRA Housing Brgy. Baan ang ako location... no worries, i will update some pictures if given a chance... Bibo man diay mo diri sa thread... Thank you so much sa pag-greet kuya/ate reg.. God bless sa inyo dihaa. :):):)