Hehe...Yeah, piliun pud unta ang nindot ug lawas/face.

ah I see vegetarian man diay ka... pero mo kaon kag fish... gulay ra jud imong kan-on walay subak? hehehee dili ko mabuhi ing ana... :hahaha: :cheers: lami kaayo ang pag kaon sa weegols... tan awon ta lang ug dili ka ma agni sa weegols... :hahaha: nga bisan ugangan malimtan nimo sa kalami...:hahaha:

Yucks cuz I don't eat animals! hehehe.

Bisag fish dili ko mokaun...itlog dili...basta di kog animals hahaha.

hmmmm.....the whole building to be rented by a Manila based enterprise ey?.....Plaza Fair???:)

There was no mention of it being a Manila-based enterprise. Basta taga Manila daw. Basi'g taga Bxu nga dugay na sa Manila? :lol::lol::lol:dili lang unta. :lol: The source added nga gusto na gani daw immediately i-occupy na ang bldg but obviously the construction is not even halfway through yet.
Kinsa gyud kaha ni no? I'm as curious as you are guys.

WOW! kadali ba ani namugna nga thread... Kuya REG thanks for sharing your talent for SSC BXU. My salute for you kuya. :bow: Keep it up kuya REG. Labay lang sa ko kadali ha, kay busy pa gamay. :)

YOur right Ms. Bunny, this is going to be a surprise for everyone... hehehehe...
But just can't wait til they show up soon..... hhhhhhaaaayyyyyyyyy...:nuts:



There was no mention of it being a Manila-based enterprise. Basta taga Manila daw. Basi'g taga Bxu nga dugay na sa Manila? :lol::lol::lol:dili lang unta. :lol: The source added nga gusto na gani daw immediately i-occupy na ang bldg but obviously the construction is not even halfway through yet.
Kinsa gyud kaha ni no? I'm as curious as you are guys.

Tree planting in Butuan’s Mt. Mayapay

By Mike U. Crismundo
March 02, 2009

BUTUAN CITY — More than 1,000 volunteers from government line agencies, fraternities, non-government organizations, religious and business sectors, as well as farmers and students from various schools trooped to Mount Mayapay, the highest peak facing this region’s "Timber City," for a tree planting activity over the weekend.

The tree planting was in line with the "Radyo Bombo (DXBR-Butuan) plant a tree project", where some 2,000 seedlings of various species like mahogany, African tulips and fruit trees were planted at the rolling mountain sides.

The project was held in close coordination with Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Executive Director Edilberto S. Buiser, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Rosendo Asunto and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer Jaime Acebu.

Leading the rehabilitation of the Mt. Mayapay task force is the National Economic Development Authority.

halu..good sunday morning mo diha..:)

at Lake Mainit: naghanduraw atubangan sa adlaw nga tisalop

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I never heard any news regarding sa hold apan perhaps we can let the guys who are BXU based hear on what's going on....

Mao ba bob?

Sa ato pa peaceful diay nang lugara?

Nakabasa man ko pirmi ug news nga daghang gi pang holdap diha, gikawatan ug motor, kwarta, cellphone ug uban pa.

Dili ni ako tumo tumo ha. Basi lang ni sa mga balita. Para pod ma warningan ang nagplano mohangab sa mabugnaw nga hangin diha nga mahimong sunod nga biktima. :banana:

Why is it that BXU has a lot of suprises when it comes to investments.... why dont they declare it so that every body will compete. They always wanted to construct the building and later on the rendering follows... :hahaha: it says "this site a bank will rise" :hahaha: will be surprise nalang din basin ukay-ukay diay na... :hahaha:

There was no mention of it being a Manila-based enterprise. Basta taga Manila daw. Basi'g taga Bxu nga dugay na sa Manila? :lol::lol::lol:dili lang unta. :lol: The source added nga gusto na gani daw immediately i-occupy na ang bldg but obviously the construction is not even halfway through yet.
Kinsa gyud kaha ni no? I'm as curious as you are guys.

thanks to you too ms gujalex....

WOW! kadali ba ani namugna nga thread... Kuya REG thanks for sharing your talent for SSC BXU. My salute for you kuya. :bow: Keep it up kuya REG. Labay lang sa ko kadali ha, kay busy pa gamay. :)

Likewise cyberwizard. Look at the photo you've posted... nag date na silang duha sa port.... :hahaha:

halu..good sunday morning mo diha..:)

Unsa man diay kan-on nimo dong? puro sagbot? j/k :hahaha: just weird... dili ko mabuhi cguro ug puro nalang ganas unsaon nalng nato pag kuha og mga protien ug uban pa pag walay mga animal....:hahaha: dili man pod ka ungo..... hmmmm weird.... cge just go on with clean and green... heheheh

Bisag fish dili ko mokaun...itlog dili...basta di kog animals hahaha.

nanago ang mga guapa dili ganahan mo apil og kiat-kiat.... joke... :hahaha: wala man ni apil imong pag umangkon lagi kadtong naka vlue :hahaha: Paapilon ta to among silingan kay bisan mag lakaw sa dalan mag cge rag labtik ang lub*t... murag ni apil og search... :hahaha:

Hehe...Yeah, piliun pud unta ang nindot ug lawas/face.

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what this guys doing? :bash::bash::bash:

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what this guys doing? :bash::bash::bash:

daan pa jud ko daghan pangutana magsunod sa ako posts.:)

The three gentlemen kneeling are the newly installed Worshipful Masters of 3 Masonic Lodges of Masonic District R-XII-A, ( Kamayo Lodge #255, Bislig SDS; Agusan Valley Lodge # 160, Butuan City; and Butuan City Lodge )they are reciting their solemn obligation as Masters with their hands on the Holy Bible, Square and compassess. The three other gentlemen in purple aprons are the District Grand Lecturers, they are assisting in the ceremony.

I have no further comments but as long as their doing right....

daan pa jud ko daghan pangutana magsunod sa ako posts.:)

The three gentlemen kneeling are the newly installed Worshipful Masters of 3 Masonic Lodges of Masonic District R-XII-A, ( Kamayo Lodge #255, Bislig SDS; Agusan Valley Lodge # 160, Butuan City; and Butuan City Lodge )they are reciting their solemn obligation as Masters with their hands on the Holy Bible, Square and compassess. The three other gentlemen in purple aprons are the District Grand Lecturers, they are assisting in the ceremony.

no comment..:ohno:

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Caraga Region

I never heard any news regarding sa hold apan perhaps we can let the guys who are BXU based hear on what's going on....

Naay mga incidents of holdups and kawat sa mga motors but mostly sa may backroad and Bonbon areas na kay kulang man gud diha sa street lights. But di ba connected ra ni nga road from the bridge? Sa may bridge area although mas well lighted, medyo delikado sad baya. It's not advisable to linger too late at night there kay basi you can be a target of night prowlers. :ohno:
But if you can't help it,ngat lang gyud.

well refurbished one.... wow:cheers:

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Caraga Region

Japan to fund P2.1-M literacy project in Agusan
03/07/2009 | 10:41 AM

Email this | Email the Editor | Print | ShareThisMANILA, Philippines — Japan will fund a P2.1-million literacy project to help set up a literacy and training center for indigenous people in Agusan del Sur province.

A grant contract agreement for the construction of a Community Literacy and Training Center for Indigenous Peoples was signed at the Japanese Embassy in Manila Friday.

"With the grant, the literacy needs of these tribal peoples will be taken care of through Bamata, which will construct a one-story, two-classroom building in Barangay Binicalan, Agusan del Sur. The building will then serve as the venue for conducting programs on the language, health, capacity building and livelihood," the embassy said on its website.

It said about 1,000 children of school age will be educated, while 2,500 community members will be empowered there, contributing to the development of these communities.

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Makoto Katsura and Banoaon-Manobo-Talaandig Tribal Council (Bamata) Inc. President Balvino Andaya signed the grant contract agreement.

The project amounts to $43,626 (P2.1 million) was funded through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) to support the self-help initiatives of the grassroots sector, as part of Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA).

"Over the years, the Banowaon, Manobo and Talaandig have been suffering from isolation and displacement in the mountains of Agusan del Sur. Because of the lack or insufficiency of school facilities in these far-flung areas, the tribal people are, generally speaking, not able to enjoy proper education and technical training , resulting in the increase rate of illiteracy," the embassy said.

It said this situation has limited their opportunity to avail themselves of decent, sustainable, and reliable livelihood activities and has forced them to rely on logging and farming for income. -

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Caraga Region

wow grabe ka healthy kaayo sa inyo DOH

IMO, murag gamay ra na siya for the region. I thought its bigger than that building. But its OK looks nice to me. I dont where's the Provincial office at? lahat ba ng provincial office ay nailipat na sa Cabadbaran?

wow grabe ka healthy kaayo sa inyo DOH

Check out Mang Inasal website. Butuan branch to open soon. :banana:


Pwede ko advertise?

To all badminton enthusiasts ( including filino of Surigao ) there will be an EQUIPARCO open Tournament on May 1 ( tentative date )in Bxu. Registration fee is only 1k per head. Ang first price is 35k. Basi makauli ka ana nga time regj, why don't you join too.

There was no mention of it being a Manila-based enterprise. Basta taga Manila daw. Basi'g taga Bxu nga dugay na sa Manila? :lol::lol::lol:dili lang unta. :lol: The source added nga gusto na gani daw immediately i-occupy na ang bldg but obviously the construction is not even halfway through yet.
Kinsa gyud kaha ni no? I'm as curious as you are guys.

Plaza Fair intends to open in BXu last year pa....but nadugay lang due to no availability of required space nila...

Mang Inasal Branches in Agusan:

AGUSAN DEL SUR
Mang Inasal P1, Poblacion Trento
Agusan Del Sur

Mang Inasal Bgry. 5 San Francisco
Agusan Del Sur



Check out Mang Inasal website. Butuan branch to open soon. :banana:


Pwede ko advertise?

To all badminton enthusiasts ( including filino of Surigao ) there will be an EQUIPARCO open Tournament on May 1 ( tentative date )in Bxu. Registration fee is only 1k per head. Ang first price is 35k. Basi makauli ka ana nga time regj, why don't you join too.

Mao ba bob?

Sa ato pa peaceful diay nang lugara?

Nakabasa man ko pirmi ug news nga daghang gi pang holdap diha, gikawatan ug motor, kwarta, cellphone ug uban pa.

Dili ni ako tumo tumo ha. Basi lang ni sa mga balita. Para pod ma warningan ang nagplano mohangab sa mabugnaw nga hangin diha nga mahimong sunod nga biktima. :banana:

is there any remaining place in this world who is immaculately out of any of these?

there may be isolated to a few cases....but to say that "pirmi" in that bridge???!!...that must be a great freaking fucking news! .....Pirme mi dinha sa bridge oy...halos every other night....kada gabii even last year....ambot nang what news sources you are citing... but I am sure its not Bombo nor ABS CBN because I follow their news releases every day...

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Caraga Region

nice nice....very healthy:)

Asa ni dapit?

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Caraga Region

Asa ni dapit?

its located along Pizarro St...in Guingona jsl:)

Ah ok, wala ko kabantay ani. Duol ra Embassy hotel? Unsa gani na nga street ang kanang sa Capitol going to Guingona?

its located along Pizarro St...in Guingona jsl:)

Ah ok, wala ko kabantay ani. Duol ra Embassy hotel? Unsa gani na nga street ang kanang sa Capitol going to Guingona?

that's Capitol Drive ata...hehe...am not sure either...:)

ral, kindly explain why your daughters are called "International Order of Job's Daughters".

daan pa jud ko daghan pangutana magsunod sa ako posts.:)

The three gentlemen kneeling are the newly installed Worshipful Masters of 3 Masonic Lodges of Masonic District R-XII-A, ( Kamayo Lodge #255, Bislig SDS; Agusan Valley Lodge # 160, Butuan City; and Butuan City Lodge )they are reciting their solemn obligation as Masters with their hands on the Holy Bible, Square and compassess. The three other gentlemen in purple aprons are the District Grand Lecturers, they are assisting in the ceremony.

Nadayon ba to ang construction sa arcade in between Gmall and Capitol?

that's Capitol Drive ata...hehe...am not sure either...:)

Nadayon ba to ang construction sa arcade in between Gmall and Capitol?

the lot is still vacant but land fillled..the provincial government is not so keen of looking for a private partner to develop this planned Capitol Commercial Complex...I heard that they applied for a loan for this development....I dunno what happened

DENR task force investigates illegally sourced lumber confiscated at North Harbor
By Mike U. Crismundo
March 5, 2009, 12:00am

Butuan City – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environmental Law Enforcement Task Force (ELETF), is investigating the P3.7 million worth of illegally sourced lumber confiscated at the North Harbor Manila. The confiscated forest products were placed in 11 container vans at Pier 18 at the North Harbor.

The ELETF, headed by retired General Pedro Bulaong, discovered that the seized forest products originated from Central Mindanao, particularly from Cotabato and not from Agusan provinces or Butuan City.

Initial investigation disclosed that the container vans were shipped by a mini-sawmill based in Kalangan, Cotabato City, to be delivered to a lumber construction firm in Baliuag, Bulacan.

Secretary Atienza personally witnessed the opening of the vans and discovered logs of hardwood species such as red and white lauan and even narra, which the DENR prohibits from being cut. Secretary Atienza immediately ordered Bulaong to confiscate the said forest products and to conduct thorough investigation for possible filing of appropriate charges against the owner of the seized lumber.

Meanwhile, the forest protection campaign against illegal logging operations in Northeastern Mindanao went into high gear. It was also reported that the regional office of the DENR in Northeastern Mindanao has reshuffled several key community environment officials to make the ongoing forest protection drive in various areas in the region more effective, particularly in Agusan provinces.

To date, DENR’s anti-illegal logging task force has already confiscated some logs in Agusan, and administrative proceedings are ongoing in preparation for public bidding by the Natural Resources and Development Corp. (NRDC), marketing arm of the DENR.

DENR, along with various government agencies, the religious sector, and other non-government organizations, intensifies its reforestation drive in various areas in the region.

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3 armed NPA rebels yield in Agusan del Sur
By Mike U. Crismundo
March 5, 2009, 12:00am

Butuan City – Three armed communist New people’s Army (NPA) rebels voluntarily gave themselves up to government authorities after being reportedly tired of running in the mountains, staying away from the operating combat maneuvering Army troops in Agusan del Sur province, a regional Army spokesman reported Thursday.

The voluntary surrender of the three heavily armed NPA rebels were immediately relayed to Maj. Gen. Ricardo A. David, Jr., area command chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) North-Eastern and North-Central Mindanao Fourth Infantry (Diamond) Division, said regional Army spokesman Maj. Michele B. Anayron, Jr.

The rebel returnees, along with their immediate of next kin and some barangay officials, escorted by the members of the CAFGU Active Auxiliary (CAA) surrendered at the advance command post (ACP) of the 23rd Infantry Battalion in Sibagat, Agusan del Sur.

The surrenderees yielded one M-16 Armalite rifle, one Carbine rifle, one caliber-22 Magnum and assorted live ammunitions.

“They (surrenderees) were active members of SDG 2, platoon 2, front guerilla-Committee 34 of the CPP-NPA Northern Mindanao Regional Committee,” said Maj. Anayron.

Identities of the rebel returnees were temporarily withheld for security reasons and pending tactical interrogation and debriefing at the ACP of the 23rd IB, he said.

“Lack of logistical support and tired of running are the main cause of their surrender,” Anayron said.

Maj. Anayron said the rebel returnees after receiving their respective amnesty papers will receive immediate cash assistance in exchange of their surrendered high powered firearms, in line with the AFP’s Balik-Baril, Bayad Agad program.

They will also receive livelihood assistance from the government, he said.

As he welcome the returning rebels, Gen. David also said the all-out offensive drive against the communist insurgents will continue without let up as he assured those insurgents who wanted to go back to the fold of the law and avail the government peace and development program are always welcome.

“We are open to accept our misguided brothers to come back but our on-going offensive will continue without let up until peace will reign and full development will go in the country-side,” added Gen. David.

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Japan to fund P2.1-M literacy project in Agusan
03/07/2009 | 10:41 AM

MANILA, Philippines — Japan will fund a P2.1-million literacy project to help set up a literacy and training center for indigenous people in Agusan del Sur province.

A grant contract agreement for the construction of a Community Literacy and Training Center for Indigenous Peoples was signed at the Japanese Embassy in Manila Friday.

"With the grant, the literacy needs of these tribal peoples will be taken care of through Bamata, which will construct a one-story, two-classroom building in Barangay Binicalan, Agusan del Sur. The building will then serve as the venue for conducting programs on the language, health, capacity building and livelihood," the embassy said on its website.

It said about 1,000 children of school age will be educated, while 2,500 community members will be empowered there, contributing to the development of these communities.

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Makoto Katsura and Banoaon-Manobo-Talaandig Tribal Council (Bamata) Inc. President Balvino Andaya signed the grant contract agreement.

The project amounts to $43,626 (P2.1 million) was funded through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) to support the self-help initiatives of the grassroots sector, as part of Japan's Official Development Assistance (ODA).

"Over the years, the Banowaon, Manobo and Talaandig have been suffering from isolation and displacement in the mountains of Agusan del Sur. Because of the lack or insufficiency of school facilities in these far-flung areas, the tribal people are, generally speaking, not able to enjoy proper education and technical training , resulting in the increase rate of illiteracy," the embassy said.

It said this situation has limited their opportunity to avail themselves of decent, sustainable, and reliable livelihood activities and has forced them to rely on logging and farming for income. - GMANews.TV

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Confirmed! na dili ko kauli...:bash: basin makauli ko ani by august na jud... adlaw hong butuan na....

Check out Mang Inasal website. Butuan branch to open soon. :banana:


Pwede ko advertise?

To all badminton enthusiasts ( including filino of Surigao ) there will be an EQUIPARCO open Tournament on May 1 ( tentative date )in Bxu. Registration fee is only 1k per head. Ang first price is 35k. Basi makauli ka ana nga time regj, why don't you join too.

Soon to open ang mang inasal..pero dont kung sa Gmall ba sila or asa kaha dapit.. dili kaha ng U/C diha sa dating supreme theater?:cheers::cheers:

wow 35K ang price... pwede na yan, apil ko ana... sure ko ana nga kami jud ni filino ang mag abot ana sa championship... good luck

ral, kindly explain why your daughters are called "International Order of Job's Daughters".

Its not automatic that a daughter of a Mason is called a Jobs daughter although its generally use to refer to one. The IOJD or Jobies is a sorority which requires that a member should be a daughter of a mason. Another masonic sorority which does not reuire a masonic pedigree is the Rainbow. The counter part of the Jobies is the International Order of De Molay although like the Rainbow it does not require that one should be a Son of the Mason.

Im not familiar with the whys and hows of the Jobies but Ill look into it JSL.

53rd Mindanao Masonic Convention Grandmasters Night:

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Grand Master, Most Worshipful Pacifico Aniag, with the brethren of Mt. Diwata Ldoge no 236, Surigao City:

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The Dance presentations by the different Lodges and the sisters and even the kids. See, there is nothing Mysterious about Masonry.:)

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wow 35K ang price... pwede na yan, apil ko ana... sure ko ana nga kami jud ni filino ang mag abot ana sa championship... good luck

:lol::lol::lol: ana jud mahitabo qwert :lol: champion ta sa mga beginers ba :lol:

Mang Inasal Branches in Agusan:

AGUSAN DEL SUR
Mang Inasal P1, Poblacion Trento
Agusan Del Sur

Mang Inasal Bgry. 5 San Francisco
Agusan Del Sur

There were also 2 mang inasal Branch to open along Colon St. in Cebu..Gadungan pajud ug construct.Dumadami na silang talaga.:cheers:

Char! Perti ka-ancient kingdom kaayo

Sorry, late na nako ni na post. also la na nako ma edit to make it bigger.

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Mao lagi na akong kulang...Protein...I try take protein bars or drinks

Check out Mang Inasal website. Butuan branch to open soon. :banana:


Pwede ko advertise?

To all badminton enthusiasts ( including filino of Surigao ) there will be an EQUIPARCO open Tournament on May 1 ( tentative date )in Bxu. Registration fee is only 1k per head. Ang first price is 35k. Basi makauli ka ana nga time regj, why don't you join too.

gwapo na ahh..apil ko ana badminton..pahimo sa ko daan ug racquet nga murag nigo kadako..:lol::lol: sagap jud ba..

There were also 2 mang inasal Branch to open along Colon St. in Cebu..Gadungan pajud ug construct.Dumadami na silang talaga.:cheers:

mao? sa sruigao ang nakabutang sa ila mga flyers kay Man Inasal Surigao-1. I wonder why naay 1? maybe naa pa sila plan for another branch sa surigao. pero personally lami ra jud ang surigao native bbq.

gwapo na ahh..apil ko ana badminton..pahimo sa ko daan ug racquet nga murag nigo kadako..:lol::lol: sagap jud ba..

:lol: gamay to ang nigo cyber, dapat bagan banig kadako nga roacket para sapopo jud nimo permi

Soon to open ang mang inasal..pero dont kung sa Gmall ba sila or asa kaha dapit.. dili kaha ng U/C diha sa dating supreme theater?:cheers::cheers:

nope nope...:):)

Mang Inasal Branches in Agusan:

AGUSAN DEL SUR
Mang Inasal P1, Poblacion Trento
Agusan Del Sur

Mang Inasal Bgry. 5 San Francisco
Agusan Del Sur


@jsl you go further down the list of Mang Inasal. Butuan city is written in the opening soon branches, not in their Mindanao list of outlets :)

@jsl you go further down the list of Mang Inasal. Butuan city is written in the opening soon branches, not in their Mindanao list of outlets :)

I saw it na ms Bunny:)

I wonder where it will be located..hmmm

BXU History 101 ~ Progressive Cities today are shaped by fire and water


The original structure of the UCCP Church during the 1963 flood

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the early 1960's blaze that destroyed a wide block in Montilla Blvd., R. Calo and P. Burgos Sts. (note the belfry of St. Joseph Cathedral and Mt. Mayapay)

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ULTIMATE HOTEL


* I am not so sure if it's in Capitol Drive or Capitol Road??

ug naa ko ana mag aso aso inyong lub*t... kay padagan daganon taman jud mo...:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol: ana jud mahitabo qwert :lol: champion ta sa mga beginers ba :lol:

ug naa ko ana mag aso aso inyong lub*t... kay padagan daganon taman jud mo...:lol::lol::lol:

:lol: na modagan lang pud :lol:

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ULTIMATE HOTEL


* I am not so sure if it's in Capitol Drive or Capitol Road??

Capitol Drive......that's why there's this drive through hotel :lol::)

:hahaha: si-aw jud ni si cyber biskan unsaon.... tuwad baliskad si-aw jud... :hahaha:

gwapo na ahh..apil ko ana badminton..pahimo sa ko daan ug racquet nga murag nigo kadako..:lol::lol: sagap jud ba..

agoi... kana nga building ba dha.. lots of suprises... hehehehe

nope nope...:):)

Wow! asa man nimo ni nahalungkat... ang UCCP diay kay murag R Catholic sad no....

BXU History 101 ~ Progressive Cities today are shaped by fire and water

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UCCP CHURCH PROPOSED NEW FACADE

I saw this design in my cousin's table who is an architect. Gi picturan dayun nako..hehehe but of course with his permission. Construction of this bldg facade will start tentatively by April of this yr. I also asked him if naa pa siya'y other upcoming projects for Bxu.He said mostly daw residentials. His commercial projects are all based in Cdo.

grabe sa kadaghan sa project sa BXU wala jud ni nabantayan ba... hehehe nag kaanam og ka lapad ang urban sa BXU im sure naa ta dili mabantayan nga naa itukod hotel sa may 2nd bridge dapit... kani hinuon speculations lang.. hehehe kay sulti lang ni sa akong mga pagumangkon....

Capitol Drive......that's why there's this drive through hotel :lol::)

oi... hala nice one.. asa na sya located msbunny? daghan jud surprises magagikan sa imo ba.... murag mabilar man sad ta ni humuwat hehehehehe

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UCCP CHURCH PROPOSED NEW FACADE

I saw this design in my cousin's table who is an architect. Gi picturan dayun nako..hehehe but of course with his permission. Construction of this bldg facade will start tentatively by April of this yr. I also asked him if naa pa siya'y other upcoming projects for Bxu.He said mostly daw residentials. His commercial projects are all based in Cdo.

let's buy alimango and kinason straight from Masao...

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oi... hala nice one.. asa na sya located msbunny? daghan jud surprises magagikan sa imo ba.... murag mabilar man sad ta ni humuwat hehehehehe

R.Calo st.regj in their old location. Bale bag ohon lang ang atubangan.

Ah ok..... nice building...hehhe dapat bag-uhon na ang pintura sa mga old building diha especially Crown :bash::bash::bash:

R.Calo st.regj in their old location. Bale bag ohon lang ang atubangan.

wala lang ka kasayod nga gikan pod na sila sa mga animals.. :hahaha: I used to be a vegetarian pero kakasawa man gyod na puro nalang ganas... ug uban pa... need og protien ang tao.... need jug animal...heheheh nganong naay course nga animal husbandry..hehehe layo kaayo ang explaination... :hahaha:

Mao lagi na akong kulang...Protein...I try take protein bars or drinks

PBSP, Spanish gov't to improve health care for Agusan women
by Danny Escabarte

Butuan City (9 March) -- Thirty-four thousand women in Agusan del Norte will benefit from improved access to maternal and child health care, safe motherhood and reproductive health services.

The Agusan del Norte Provincial Health Office reported that in 2007, only 18% of pregnant women complied with the recommended number of at least three prenatal visits to primary health care facilities. Only 16% of pregnant women received the complete tetanus toxoid shot which prevents neonatal tetanus, a fatal condition for newborn babies. With poor access to services and limited resources, the number of maternal deaths from deliveries remained high.

The Agusan del Norte Provincial Health Office and local governments will work in partnership with the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), a corporate-led social development foundation, in implementing a program to improve the quality of health and basic services for women.

"To improve access to services, we will establish maternity and lying-in clinics. This will be done alongside training and mobilizing community health workers, and upgrading of rural health unit facilities to improve the quality of services," explains Dr. Marylin Muncada, PBSP Mindanao Regional Operations Manager. "The partners will also assist women-victims of gender violence through improvement of mechanisms for detection and referral of gender violence cases, development and training of volunteer social workers and establishment of women crisis centers," Muncada adds.

This is a three-year program made possible by the Spanish government through the Agencia Espanola de Cooperacion Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID) and the Fundacion Humanismo y Democracia. The program is also supported by the Local Government Units of Cabadbaran, Carmen, Nasipit, Buenavista, Remedios T. Romualdez, Tubay, and Magallanes in Agusan del Norte Province. (PBSP-Davao/PIA-Caraga) [top]

Sibagat seeks Poder extension
Butuan City (9 March) -- The Department of Social Welfare and Development announced today that it is extending its implementation of the Poder y Prosperidad dela Communidad Project for another year, with Sibagat, Agusan del Sur as one of the target areas.

According to Regional Director Mercedita P. Jabagat, the PODER extension is in complement with the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) wherein it answers its need for health centers and school building facilities which are necessary for the implementation of the said program.

"The PODER, through this extension, will provide the lacking facilities needed by the thousands of 4Ps beneficiaries here and based on our assessment, there are still barangays here which do not have either school or health facilities," Dir. Jabagat said during a turn-over ceremony of a PODER Day Care Center in Poblacion, Sibagat.

Mr. Miguel Barba of the AECID, who also confirmed the news, added that they are willing to put these investments because they have seen the impact of the PODER project in the past four years, especially in Sibagat.

"Besides PODER, we also have other interventions here like our support to cooperatives on abaca production and our project with DILG that aims to strengthen performance of government officials, especially on local planning," Mr. Barba explained.

The PODER Project, whose implementation is patterned after the KALAHI-CIDSS Project, is now on its fourth year of providing infrastructure support to Sibagat, Agusan del Sur and San Agustin and Hinatuan in Surigao del Sur. To date, it has invested a total of P66.5 million in grants for 83 sub-projects now being enjoyed by community villages in the said towns. (DSWD-13/PIA-Caraga) [top]

Town exec readies cash counterpart for Kalahi-CIDSS projects
Butuan City (9 March) --
Loreto, Agusan del Sur Mayor Romeo Magadan in a statement recently said he is setting aside P1million cash counterpart even without the assurance that his municipality will be chosen in there will be KALAHI-CIDSS part 2. The town executive, lately approved a resolution signifying its intent to participate in the forthcoming continuation of this flagship anti-poverty project of the government implemented by the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

In a hand-over over ceremony held in Loreto last February 25, 2009, Mayor Magadan, along with eight of its council members, has signified their intent to avail more of KALAHI-CIDSS as "this is not just an answer, but a solution to the basic economic problems of our people," he said.

The KALAHI-CIDSS Project, which started implementing in the municipality since 2004, has ended its 3-year engagement with more than P20.5 million-worth of infrastructures, 18 community projects that benefits at least 4,582 households and trained some 596 volunteers along procurement, accounting, and operations and maintenance trainings.

"As mayor of this town, I felt really blessed because my constituents are now experiencing the services that KALAHI has offered," Magadan said. He also added that their need for water, school, health and road facilities are greatly satisfied thus improving the economic situation of his people.

Meanwhile, DSWD Regional Director Meredita P. Jabagat challenged the local government unit to maintain the infrastructures given them and to sustain the technologies introduced by KALAHI-CIDSS. She said that it may be one of the criteria for the selection of future projects to be implemented by the department.

"KALAHI-CIDSS will end this June but I believe that negotiations for the next project is underway. So I am urging you to keep your commitments and maintain the good standing of your municipality so that we will be partners again in our future endeavors," Dir. Jabagat explained.

The KALAHI-CIDSS Project is now its final year of implementation in the municipalities of Libjo, Dinagat Islands; Pilar, San Benito and Socorro, Surigao del Norte; Bayabas, Tagbina and Marihatag in Surigao del Sur. Former KALAHI-CIDSS areas were Jabonga, Carmen and Las Nieves, Agusan del Norte; La Paz, San Luis, Esperanza and Loreto, Agusan del Sur; San Isidro, Surigao del Norte; and San Miguel, Surigao del Sur. The project, which started on 2003 will end in June 2009. (DSWD-13/ PIA-Caraga) [top]

MRDP conducts CBMEG orientation-training in Agusan del Sur

Esperanza, Agusan del Sur (9 March) -- To ensure sustainability of the projects being implemented through Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP), the Regional Program Coordinating Office (RPCO) and Provincial Program Management and Implementing Unit (PPMIU) conducted two day orientation training on newly organized Community Based Monitoring Group (CBMEG) in Esperanza, Agusan del Sur.

The orientation training that was attended by members of the CBMEG in five barangays in Esperanza was conducted at Municipal Agricultural Training Center last March 4-5, 2009.

Ely Jesus Teritet, MPMIU Head warmly welcomes the participants as well as the invited guests from DA RFU 13 and PPMIU.

The occasion was graced by the chief executive of the said municipality Honorable Leonida P. Manpatilan.

During her speech, Manpatilan extoled all the participants who showed keen interest in helping the government in monitoring and evaluating the projects.

On the first day of the training, Edna Tongson, M&E Unit Head PPMIU discussed the rationale of the CBMEG Training and the Monitoring and Evaluation System while RPCO M&E Unit Head Rebecca Atega talked about the MRDP Overview.

In order for the participants to fully appreciate their role as CBMEG member, Ellen Tubia, PPMIU M&E Staff discussed about groups' task and Engr. Joselito Guzman talked on the importance of monitoring and evaluation on MRDP projects while Provincial IGR Coordinator Alice Millana tackled about the Barangay Development Plan (BDP) and its sub-projects.

Also tackled was the CBMEG Procedures in Rural Infrastructure (RI) and CFAD Sub-Projects through RI Coordinator Engr. Ritchie Ramirez and CFAD Coordinator Ismael Saguran while MPMIU M&E Unit Head Glenn Ryan Rubillos impart about the input/output monitoring forms to be used by the CMBEG in recording their respective reports.

On the following day, the group conducted an on site visitation on an on-going farm to market road (FMR) in Barangay Cubo to familiarize field works.

The municipality of Esperanza is a recipient of MRDP projects such as farm to market road and livelihood to be implemented in five identified barangays.

The said orientation training served as the first outcome after the CBMEG Trainors Training conducted last April 25 to 26, 2009 at Provincial Training Center, Prosperidad, Agusan del Sur.

Similar orientation training will be conducted soon in other municipalities in Caraga Region. (Aurell P. Arais/Rafid DA-Caraga/PIA-Caraga) [top]

wala lang ka kasayod nga gikan pod na sila sa mga animals.. :hahaha: I used to be a vegetarian pero kakasawa man gyod na puro nalang ganas... ug uban pa... need og protien ang tao.... need jug animal...heheheh nganong naay course nga animal husbandry..hehehe layo kaayo ang explaination... :hahaha:

regj...he chose to be vegetarian and it's really difficult. but he can still intake protein without the animal meats. only, he is left with few choices....tokwas, legumes like peanuts, mungbean, string beans and all kinds of beans are among the few sources of protein which came from/are plant products. protein content of some of these products are high or are comparable to meat we eat. i've known... take for instance, peanut...that protein content in 1kg peanut is equivalent to that of 1 kg pork:)

Yep! i can't really imagine self as a vegetarian :nuts:

regj...he chose to be vegetarian and it's really difficult. but he can still intake protein without the animal meats. only, he is left with few choices....tokwas, legumes like peanuts, mungbean, string beans and all kinds of beans are among the few sources of protein which came from/are plant products. protein content of some of these products are high or are comparable to meat we eat. i've known... take for instance, peanut...that protein content in 1kg peanut is equivalent to that of 1 kg pork:)

BXU History 101 ~ Progressive Cities today are shaped by fire and water

nice find bob. you are also right about the causes of shaping (and re-shaping) the history, progress and future of a place.:okay:

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UCCP CHURCH PROPOSED NEW FACADE

I saw this design in my cousin's table who is an architect. Gi picturan dayun nako..hehehe but of course with his permission. Construction of this bldg facade will start tentatively by April of this yr. I also asked him if naa pa siya'y other upcoming projects for Bxu.He said mostly daw residentials. His commercial projects are all based in Cdo.

this plan to facelift the church is another clear indication that even churches progressed and in progressing mood... at least in terms on physical structures..

msbunny, i hope my memory serves me right.last year, i happened to meet one of the engineers or just the engineer (i dnt remeber exactly) of this project in a boat going to Butuan from Cebu.i dont know if it was your cousin. but it was vivid to me that he brought some samples of aluminum clads they will be using for the renovation of the church. out of curioisity i even managed to look into the sample

Wow! asa man nimo ni nahalungkat... ang UCCP diay kay murag R Catholic sad no....

sa kaban nako gi halungkat Reg :lol:

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UCCP CHURCH PROPOSED NEW FACADE

I saw this design in my cousin's table who is an architect. Gi picturan dayun nako..hehehe but of course with his permission. Construction of this bldg facade will start tentatively by April of this yr. I also asked him if naa pa siya'y other upcoming projects for Bxu.He said mostly daw residentials. His commercial projects are all based in Cdo.

nice photo here msBunny^^

I hope others will follow...

this plan to facelift the church is another clear indication that even churches progressed and in progressing mood... at least in terms on physical structures..

msbunny, i hope my memory serves me right.last year, i happened to meet one of the engineers or just the engineer (i dnt remeber exactly) of this project in a boat going to Butuan from Cebu.i dont know if it was your cousin. but it was vivid to me that he brought some samples of aluminum clads they will be using for the renovation of the church. out of curioisity i even managed to look into the sample

Mao ba bob?

Sa ato pa peaceful diay nang lugara?

Nakabasa man ko pirmi ug news nga daghang gi pang holdap diha, gikawatan ug motor, kwarta, cellphone ug uban pa.

Dili ni ako tumo tumo ha. Basi lang ni sa mga balita. Para pod ma warningan ang nagplano mohangab sa mabugnaw nga hangin diha nga mahimong sunod nga biktima. :banana:

really?...on the bridge??

pirmi sa news?....how frequent in the "news" ?

are you inquiring or insinuating...

your skin color is starting to show now..:ohno:

can you name any place/city in this planet that is totally devoid of any sort of crime??...is it yours????

we should know...I should know as I frequented the place very often. But this is just my small point.

the greater point here is that~ NO one is hypocritical here as to deny the presence of a few to isolated cases..

BUT to say or insinuate like as if you heard "pirmi ug news"....seems like what you are trying to insinuate is as if its the gospel truth...when in fact Its NOT..

just like any place in this crazy world...there are commits of crimes BUT its NOT like those high profile crimes involving executions or murderous attempts on journalist (like you) around here...at least not on this beautiful bridge :)

overview of Butuan's most successful completed developmental project

Lower Agusan Development Project – Flood Control Component, Phase II



1. Background



The Lower Agusan Development Project – Flood Control Component (II) is funded with a loan from the OECF of Japan under Loan Agreement No. PH-P180 as part of the 21st Yen Credit Package. Phase II is the completion of the overall flood control component of the LADP focusing on the protection of the east bank areas of the lowest reaches of the Agusan River, and the improvement of drainage in these areas and urban drainage of Butuan City. The project is deemed indispensable and a prerequisite to the realization of the ultimate goal of the irrigation component covering 8,000 hectares.



The detailed design was completed in 2000, while the construction works are scheduled for completion in 2004.



2. Objectives



1) To increase the development potential of the region by protecting Butuan City and its surrounding areas from flooding and by introducing more intensive agricultural production through irrigation;



2) To relieve the inhabitants from damages to crops, properties, public facilities and risk to lives; and



3) To contribute towards the enhancement of the economic and social welfare of the residents in and around the project area.



3. Study Area



Agusan del Norte is situated on the northeastern part of Mindanao Island. It is bounded on the north by Butuan Bay and Surigao del Norte, on the east by Surigao del Norte, on the south and southeast by Agusan del Sur and on the west by Misamis Oriental. Comprised of eleven (11) municipalities, its capital is Butuan City, populated by 225,000 people. Butuan City is at the center of the project area.



The Agusan river basin has a total catchment area of 11,400 square kilometers and drains the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur and part of Davao del Norte. The basin has abundant water resources, steep sloped mountain areas and fertile alluvial plains of gentle topography, which holds a huge potential for hydropower and agricultural development.



4. Recommendations of the Study



The urgency of the project required the construction of East bank levee and cut-off channel from Ubod-Ubod creek to Banza River, construction of the Magsaysay Bridge, improvement of the Banza and Masao Rivers, construction of the Butuan City Urban Drainage System and implementation of the resettlement program for affected families.



The project was recommended to be implemented in four (4) contract packages as follows:



Package I: Agusan River Improvement in the East Bank, Construction of Earth Embanked Levee and Cut-off Cahnnel in the East Bank



Package II: Construction of the Magsaysay Viaduct



Package III: Improvement of Banza River and Land Improvement



Package IV: Masao River Improvement and Construction of Urban Drainage System in Butuan City



Land compensation and resettlement works required for the implementation of this project will be made in the scope of the “New Butuan City Construction Plan” which is a new policy established by the GOP. Since this plan will be made in advance of the commencement of the construction works, tendering procedures were postponed until May 2002.



5. References / Contact Persons / Concerned Agencies



Philip F. Meñez

Project Director, DPWH-PMO-MFCP II

Department of Public Works and Highways

Port Area, Manila

Tel. No.: 304-3418

Ang tao man gud usahay dili kamao mo compliments sa usa ka butang.... or dili kamo mo appreciate of good things... One thing that really pisses me off is kanang tao nga ang tan aw sa maayong butang nga walay kwenta... well, that freakin bridge is world class.... FYI... :lol:

Ang tao man gud usahay dili kamao mo compliments sa usa ka butang.... or dili kamo mo appreciate of good things... One thing that really pisses me off is kanang tao nga ang tan aw sa maayong butang nga walay kwenta... well, that freakin bridge is world class.... FYI... :lol:

the way his post sounded is he is painting portraying that bridge as a hub of crimes...base kuno to those news he hears "pirmi"....what an imaginative jerk and A-hole that he is:lol:

I can be an A-hole here but a smaller A-hole than this guy :)...if he messes this again....I know a lot of crappy dirty things I can always fit into his big A-hole..

geeez...I am so nasty ...

overview of the most successful completed developmental project in Butuan


Baan Viaduct Project Package 1

Also called the Magsaysay Viaduct Project, the Butuan Project was mainly the construction of a viaduct 732 meters in length, with carriageway measuring 11.02 meters and sidewalks measuring 1.85 meterswide. The entire structure totaled 22 piers and 3 abutments, the superstructure resting on RC columns supported by bored piles 1.2 meter and 1.5 meter in diameter. Also included were: a detour bridge to ease traffic during construction, masonry works, and other appurtenances.

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Filinvest Philippines

1. Batangas
2. Bulacan
3. Butuan
4. Caloocan
5. Cavite
6. Cebu
7. Davao
8. Laguna
9. Makati
10. Palawan
11. Pampanga
12. Pasig
13. Quezon City
14. Rizal
15. Tarlac
16. Zamboanga

Only 3 from Mindanao

Ngano kaha ang Butuan ang ilang napili????

I hope Filinvest Butuan will build mid rise condo in their future expansion with shopping malls.

source: www.filinvestland.com

:hahaha: :cheers::cheers::cheers:

the way his post sounded is he is painting portraying that bridge as a hub of crimes...base kuno to those news he hears "pirmi"....what an imaginative jerk and A-hole that he is:lol:

I can be an A-hole here but a smaller A-hole than this guy :)...if he messes this again....I know a lot of crappy dirty things I can always fit into his big A-hole..

geeez...I am so nasty ...

This viaduct is really a help para ma elivate pod ang Magsaysay since na old structure ni sya... kung ang opposite side wherein naa ang world class bridge, will, this viaduct can simply be a great infra of BXU....:cheers:

overview of the most successful completed developmental project in Butuan

water for a rapidly growing city : overview of BCWD Expansion Project

Butuan City Water District Expansion & Improvement Projects

TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION LINE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM 2008

* EXPANSION LINE PROJECT

- Ampayon, Antongalon and Taligaman
110mm HDPE Pipe - 2,050 LM
160mm HDPE Pipe - 1,200 LM
225mm HDPE Pipe - 2,700 LM
TOTAL - 5,950 LM

- Pinamanculan
110mm HDPE Pipe - 1,200 LM
160mm HDPE Pipe - 1,400 LM
225mm HDPE Pipe - 1,700 LM
TOTAL - 4,300 LM


*SYSTEM RECOVERY PROJECT
Transmission and Distribution Line Rehabilitation Project


- P. Burgos Extension, Lopez Jaena Ext., Villanueva Ext.
110mm HDPE Pipe - 2,290 LM - Replace Old Lines


- Villanueva Village
110mm HDPE Pipe - 2,410 LM - Replace Old Lines


Upgrading of Temporary Lines

- Brgy. Limaha
110mm HDPE Pipe - 950 LM - Replace 1"

Brgy Tiniwisan I think already have since 2000... pero wala ko ni kuha... nag himo ra ko og akong puso then using water pump... at least walay time limit...hehehe... building my own swimming pool is my next project...:hahaha:

water for a rapidly growing city : overview of BCWD Expansion Project

Brgy Tiniwisan I think already have since 2000... pero wala ko ni kuha... nag himo ra ko og akong puso then using water pump... at least walay time limit...hehehe... building my own swimming pool is my next project...:hahaha:

wow..invite dayon Reg para langoy langoy ba^^

the LGU has discourage use of ground water for pumps at all BCWD service areas in the city

something most places in the country has forgotten

1,000 people troop to Butuan City’s Mount Mayapay for tree planting activity

BUTUAN CITY, March 3 (PNA) - More than 1,000 volunteers from line agencies of the government, fraternities, non-government organization, religious and business sectors, tree farmers and students from various schools trooped to Mount Mayapay, the highest peak facing this region’s “timber City” for a tree planting activity over the weekend.

The tree planting activity was in line with the “Radyo Bombo (DxBR-Butuan) plant a tree project”, where some 2,000 tree seeds of various species like mahogany, African tulips and fruit trees were planted at the rolling mountain.

The project is also in close coordination of Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Regional Executive Director Edilberto S. Buiser, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Rosendo Asunto and Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer (CENRO) Jaime Acebu.

Leading the rehabilitation of Mt. Mayapay task force is the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA).

The DENR has allotted Php 2 million for the rehabilitation of Mt. Mayapay while Butuan City solon Rep. Jose Aquino also thrown Php 2 million from his development fund.

The city government led by Mayor Democrito “Big Boy” Plaza also gave financial assistance to the rehabilitation and tree planting activities of Mt. Mayapay, said CENR Officer Acebu.

Top management of “Radyo Bombo” expressed heartfelt gratitude to those who have taken part in the success of tree planting activity.

“You have made the Butuanons proud. The noble thing you did will not only benefit the people of today but more on the next generation and the future generations to come," CENR Officer Acebu said.

The DENR in this city asked various stakeholders for the continuous tree planting activities in Mt. Mayapay.

Of the more than 2,000 hectares Mt. Mayapay, the DENR is targeting at least 375 hectares to be planted before 2010.

“Trudging the road to the planting area needs perseverance and determination, especially the rugged trekking during the actual planting", also said PENR Officer Asunto.

The province’s DENR officer hopes that the activity would pursue the rehabilitation of Mt. Mayapay for the next coming years.

"It is also my aspiration that we may continue the partnership we have established. So those who will be following us may be grateful that in our time, there are people in Butuan who made Mayapay green and someday, somehow this place will become a haven for recreation and relaxation," Asunto said.
Asunto and Acebu appealed to the stakeholders of the project "not to stop doing the best for Mt. Mayapay and this best cannot be done alone by DENR, but with you and by all of us, we can do more and make Mt. Mayapay one of the best ecotourism sites not only in Caraga region, but throughout the country." (PNA)

Filinvest Philippines

1. Batangas
2. Bulacan
3. Butuan
4. Caloocan
5. Cavite
6. Cebu
7. Davao
8. Laguna
9. Makati
10. Palawan
11. Pampanga
12. Pasig
13. Quezon City
14. Rizal
15. Tarlac
16. Zamboanga

Only 3 from Mindanao

Ngano kaha ang Butuan ang ilang napili????

I hope Filinvest Butuan will build mid rise condo in their future expansion with shopping malls.

source: www.filinvestland.com (http://www.filinvestland.com)

4 sa mindanao Rex sa Tagum naa na mga balay - https://www.filinvestinternational.com/secure/13_tagum.html

4 sa mindanao Rex sa Tagum naa na mga balay - https://www.filinvestinternational.com/secure/13_tagum.html

yup....I think the project in Tagum is almost done na ^^

ah OK.. sorry kay nag based ra man gud ko sa ilang website.. naa na diay sa Tagum.. congrats....:banana::cheers:

4 sa mindanao Rex sa Tagum naa na mga balay - https://www.filinvestinternational.com/secure/13_tagum.html

hahhaha mo balhin sa ko sa afganistan para naa kwarta ika bagdak.... :hahaha:

wow..invite dayon Reg para langoy langoy ba^^

the LGU has discourage use of ground water for pumps at all BCWD service areas in the city

this plan to facelift the church is another clear indication that even churches progressed and in progressing mood... at least in terms on physical structures..

msbunny, i hope my memory serves me right.last year, i happened to meet one of the engineers or just the engineer (i dnt remeber exactly) of this project in a boat going to Butuan from Cebu.i dont know if it was your cousin. but it was vivid to me that he brought some samples of aluminum clads they will be using for the renovation of the church. out of curioisity i even managed to look into the sample

hehehe...you must be an Engineer yourself to be that curious. My cousin is just the Architect. Maybe those materials shipped to Bxu were accompanied by the owner himself or a representative of the co. Pero kung gwapo gani, then it's my cousin :lol: joke :lol:

Capitol Drive......that's why there's this drive through hotel :lol::)

Yes I know what you mean. I noticed those mga garage inside. I particularly like the road in this area kay limpyo na gyud siya. malingaw na ka ug agi-agi. Plus the color of this bldg added to the attraction :lol::)

yeah, kita ko ana msbunny but wala nako gi-post kay wala man address, all i wanted to post are the existing stores. basin gyud dinha sa may old supreme theater. not indicated pa man kung when ang target opening date.

@jsl you go further down the list of Mang Inasal. Butuan city is written in the opening soon branches, not in their Mindanao list of outlets :)

I think it's about time for this church to have a new look. ^^

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UCCP CHURCH PROPOSED NEW FACADE

I saw this design in my cousin's table who is an architect. Gi picturan dayun nako..hehehe but of course with his permission. Construction of this bldg facade will start tentatively by April of this yr. I also asked him if naa pa siya'y other upcoming projects for Bxu.He said mostly daw residentials. His commercial projects are all based in Cdo.

My wildest guess why they chose Butuan aside from having a great potential to boom further is maybe because of the vast land area. As you notice, Davao, Tagum and Zamboanga are also in the list. These cities are also among the country's largest in area. Guess ko lang. :)

Filinvest Philippines

1. Batangas
2. Bulacan
3. Butuan
4. Caloocan
5. Cavite
6. Cebu
7. Davao
8. Laguna
9. Makati
10. Palawan
11. Pampanga
12. Pasig
13. Quezon City
14. Rizal
15. Tarlac
16. Tagum
17. Zamboanga

Only 3 from Mindanao

Ngano kaha ang Butuan ang ilang napili????

I hope Filinvest Butuan will build mid rise condo in their future expansion with shopping malls.

source: www.filinvestland.com

Yeah, our bridge is world-class and the creation of our region did make an enormous difference to the Caraga people. :)

Ang tao man gud usahay dili kamao mo compliments sa usa ka butang.... or dili kamo mo appreciate of good things... One thing that really pisses me off is kanang tao nga ang tan aw sa maayong butang nga walay kwenta... well, that freakin bridge is world class.... FYI... :lol:

@ rally, I forgot to mention that it's the sorrority girls diay, not just the daughters. Ga-wonder lang ko why "Job". Does it have something to do with the Bible character? Thanks in advance ral.:)

Yeah, naa bitaw ko nailhan nga De Molay nga dili son of a Mason. Mas curious lang ko sa "Jobies" (as how you name it) coz i was informed way back in college that they have to be daughters of Masons.



Its not automatic that a daughter of a Mason is called a Jobs daughter although its generally use to refer to one. The IOJD or Jobies is a sorority which requires that a member should be a daughter of a mason. Another masonic sorority which does not reuire a masonic pedigree is the Rainbow. The counter part of the Jobies is the International Order of De Molay although like the Rainbow it does not require that one should be a Son of the Mason.

Im not familiar with the whys and hows of the Jobies but Ill look into it JSL.

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STATE OF THE PROVINCE ADDRESS 2008
Agusan del Norte

Good day everyone!

Before I proceed with my address, allow me to greet all Agusanons a happy 41st anniversary. For 41 years, Agusan del Norte stood the test of time and today we shall see how the province fared and prevailed. My report is a snapshot of our collective efforts. More details are contained in the larger volume of the 2007 Accomplishment Report which we will be distributing.

My friends, fellow Agusanons, fellow workers in government, ladies and gentlemen: Thank you for coming and for your time. Every time I stand before you I feel a surge of awe and excitement knowing that the whole gamut of the province is represented here. Over the years as we continue to gather for this occasion, I can always see in you the drive and the desire for the public good. For the veteran and seasoned public servants, keep the faith and strive to get better, for failure is much worse knowing that we have not tried. For the new elected ones, be optimistic and share our vision for Agusan del Norte.

As leaders, it is fulfilling to have done a noble cause in demonstrating commitment towards building a better future for the people and for generations to come. It is time we give back to the people what is due them. Our actions will be our strength in building our beloved province. We are on a mission to pursue greater things no matter how little we started - for great things come from small beginnings.

This report I am rendering today is a window of performance, productivity, development and accomplishment for the year 2007. It will be presented following the outline of the Executive Agenda which this administration pursued for 4 years. Next year, we will shift to the outline of the State of Local Governance Report.

POVERTY REDUCTION THRU EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE BASIC SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM

The province ensures that people’s health is being cared for and appropriate health programs and services are delivered through our health facilities. An efficient Local Health Board attributed to the performance of the Sector.

Last year, we implemented various public health programs in coordination with the municipal LGU’s and partner institutions, notably the Culion Foundation whose 6 years of multi-million health development assistance to the province resulted to the provision of various health facilities. Another partner is the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) whom through the Northern Mindanao Community Initiative Resource Management Project (NMCIREMP) continues to provide health program components to improve the health status of agrarian reform beneficiaries. The Global Fund as facilitated by Tropical Disease Foundation and USAID through the Local Enhancement and Development (LEAD) for Health is another project which, similar to the ACT FOR PEACE PROGRAMME, extends various social services to communities. One example is the Expanded Program on Immunization where 8,602 babies below one year old were fully protected with immunization from childhood diseases.

To improve coverage on dental health services, the Rolling Dental Health Team was organized to serve school children throughout the province. Over a thousand children were provided curative and preventive dental treatment.

The Women’s Health and Safe Motherhood Program (WHSMP) aimed at empowering women for their well-being, their families and community has been successful in community health development as demonstrated by the lives of women in Puting Bato and Mahaba, Cabadbaran. At the end of 2007, there were already 20 Women’s Health Federations organized by the province. These groups are now managing livelihood projects and various endeavors to improve their lot.

Providing communities with access to safe drinking water is a basic need that the provincial government addresses. In 2007, 43% of the populace or 23,861 households were served with Level I water supply system. About 33% or 17,944 by Level II or community shared water system, and 10,361 households or 19% of the total households are being served by Level III water systems under water districts. Of greater significance, 86% of the 54,892 households in the province have already access to sanitary toilets. I am happy to report that currently, we are already above the 82% national benchmark.

To guarantee that cheaper medicines are available for the vulnerable sector of the populace we assisted the establishment of community-based outlets for cheaper medicines. At the end of 2007, there were already 46 functional Botika ng Barangays (BNB) operating throughout the province or about one in every four (4) barangays.

We are thankful that Agusan del Norte was chosen as a recipient of an infrastructure grant from Agencia Española Cooperacion Internationale (AECI) facilities by Fundacion ANESVAD. A total of seven (7) Rural Health Unit (RHU) buildings costing P2.4M each were donated by the Agency. The challenge to build more RHU’s remains. For Barangay Health Centers, we have already 90 barangays with functioning Barangay Health Centers as of 2007. Our target is to have at least one BHS per barangay. With our united resolve, we can attain this target.

For the year in review, the province provided social development assistance for payment of hospital bills, blood transfusion, purchase of prescribed medicines, transportation, shelter and burial assistance in the amount of P 1.65M. We delivered free medical and dental services to some 7,771 persons in 30 barangays. The Early Childhood Care and Development Program (ECCD) allocated close to P1.46M and distributed to 6 municipalities. Including the national and municipal funds, our total financial exposure under the program was P 9.1 Millions.

The province also allocated funds for livelihood projects through the Self-Employment Assistance Kaunlaran (SEA-K). There are already 12 organized groups all over the province who are enjoying the scheme. The program promoted social responsibility and upliftment among the poor who in turn have improved their living condition thru sustainable livelihood projects. We also extended livelihood assistance to successful women organizations through loans in our Gender and Development Programs.

Through the Philhealth Insurance Program we provided Social Health Insurance to indigent families. In 2007, we enrolled a total 20,143 families under the program.

The goals of “Education For All” have been on top priority. The disadvantaged, the differently-abled, the children with special needs, the children of indigenous people and the Muslim children were given special considerations in the programs implemented. All efforts are exerted by the province towards the attainment of quality basic education for the improvement of the way of life of the people.

Agusan del Norte implemented different programs and projects that the Department of Education has designed to develop learner’s competencies. These programs have seen positive results.
For the school year 2007-2008, two districts were added. Jabonga was divided into two districts and Cabadbaran is now made up of three districts operating Northwest Cabadbaran.

The performance of the public secondary schools in the National Achievement Test (NAT) was impressive for SY 2006-2007. The Mean Percentage Score (MPS) we obtained was 70.68%, a score much higher than the national MPS, which was only 59.94%. Last year was a banner year for the sector as our completion rate inched upward by 3%. Yet the challenge to further improve the graduation rates we posted remains primordial.

Education is generally recognized as a precondition for economic growth and sustainable development.Imparting important skills to individual persons is essential for better management of the education sector.Through the PGMA-TWSP or the Training for Work Scholarship Program responded to the critical training needs of repatriated Filipino workers by offering 25 courses including Information and Communication Technology, Metal and Engineering, Agribusiness, and others. For the year 2007, around 242 Agusanons have been awarded to retraining workers for skills training, entrepreneurial and enterprise development.

The establishment of a Technical Vocational Education and Training Center at Barangay Mat-i, Las Nieves is a dream come true for the people of that far-flung area. The Center will enable them to acquire entrepreneurial skills for future economic ventures and skills which are in demand in the market.

As the most interior municipality of the province it ignited the hope of the youths, the marginal sectors, women, farmers, the unemployed adults and the out-of school youths, that someday, they too can live outside of poverty and live in a flourishing life.

Our programs for the housing needs demonstrated strong accomplishments. Forty five percent (45%) of the intended beneficiaries for housing were provided with homelots and 53% of the targeted dwelling units were completed. We shall continue to implement projects in this area until homelessness in Agusan del Norte is eliminated.
ECONOMIC GROWTH

The economic enterprise of the province generated a total annual income of more than P2M with cash income of over P1.8M.

The PLEDAP-SME and PEEAP, two of the most bankable projects continued to earn last year as it generated an estimated income of P1.2M. PLEDAP on the other hand generated an estimated income of over P592T.

The year 2007 has been productive for the mining industry, a total 1,298 metric tons of confiscated manganese ore made the province richer by P3.4M. Next year, I shall be able to report a full account of our mining industry as this sector is already considered a re-emerging sector of our economy.

Our effort in agricultural development contributed about 1 Million to our local revenue. Support to sustainable agriculture includes extension and on site researches.

The same year saw the birth of the Mindanao Rural Development Program (MRDP) in the province of Agusan del Norte. This is a poverty reduction program of the Department of Agriculture (DA) with agricultural livelihood, environmental conservation and rural infrastructure component.

We shall continue to vigorously pursue agricultural development by enhancing productivity in the agriculture and fishery sector that will lay the foundation of the province’s competitive edge in food security and production. Productivity of our farms remains a challenge. The year 2007 recorded our average yield at 4.2 MT per hectare. Fish catch however was a bit rosy as it posted sufficient surplus if ranged against the per capita requirement of the populace. Last year, our fish catch was recorded at 19,410 MT.

Export Sales of the province for the year 2007 amounted to $0.59M while domestic sales posted a little over P51M. This record translates to a stronger domestic buying power, a sure welcome since heavy dependency on export has its own downside. Local investments was in excess P 747M. A total of 2,457 SMEs or Small and Medium Enterprises received assistance from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). As a result, seven thousand ninety-one (7,091) jobs were created. Our unemployment rate of 5.8% was far below the national figure of 7.90%.

The threat of Avian Influenza or Bird Flu incursion was also given greater attention. Blood sampling in backyard chickens and ducks were conducted in selected barangays along Lake Mainit in Kitcharao, Jabonga and Santiago. Through our veterinary office 9,218 farmers/animal raisers benefited from services ranging from veterinary consultation, animal disease treatment, animal de-worming and supplementation, animal surgery, animal pregnancy diagnosis and large animal artificial regimentation.

INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT

RA 9136 or the Electricity Industry Reform Act calls for the re-structuring of the Philippine power sector to operate at high efficiency, reliability and quality while making electricity available to end users at affordable prices. The open access provision being brought about by the EPIRA is intended to usher competition in the power sector. In order to ensure competitiveness, ANECO will need to concentrate on maintaining operational efficiency of their system. It needs to enhance its relationship by strengthening its partnership with the strategic customers, the community and the government agencies. The goal is to establish a closer bond through the expansion of existing services to customers in ways that are truly value-added and active involvement in government activities and issue discussions.

Since energization at the barangay level has been completed at this stage, ANECO has started extending its service to purok/district level. It programs 10 sitios a year to be energized. Hopefully ANECO’s target will be brought to household levels.

The year 2007 is a fruitful year for the public works sector, having implemented 62 projects at a cost of over P377M. Total employment generated was 172 jobs. The Mat-i-Ambacon-Pinanaan (MAP) Communal Irrigation Project at Las Nieves, the Culit CIP at Nasipit, the Sanghan CIP at Cabadbaran and the Guinabsan CIP at Buenavista, are among the larger irrigation projects being implemented to enhance farm production and insure food sufficiency. Similarly, the implementation of significant projects like the water supply in Magallanes has greatly helped the people in acquiring the essential component of living, that is clean water. Furthermore, we were able to install 189 units of Jetmatic Pumps for Level I Water Systems, 40 Artesian Wells , and Level II Water Systems in Barangay 7, Cabadbaran; Barangay Balang-Balang, RT Romualdez; Barangay Olave, Buenavista; Barangay San Pablo, Jabonga and Barangay Bangayan in Kitcharao.
The construction of bay roads in the area of Tubay connected several barangays, helping the farmers there to transport products fast and safe. The rehabilitation of flood control in the areas of Cabadbaran and Jagupit protected the people from possible natural disaster during rainy season. These projects not only helped uplift the people’s way of living but also boosted the morale of workers because through their hard work they have touched many lives.



For CY 2007 our hardworking engineers have completed construction of 28 projects such as Concrete Road Pavements, Farm to Market Road Drainage, Irrigation Dams, River Dredging, Covered Court and Mini-Gym and Barangay Halls. Out of the 1,257 kms required for our urban and rural areas, we are already reaching the 1,100 mark or a coverage of 87%.
PEACE AND ORDER

The province of Agusan del Norte enjoys relative calm and peace as compared to other parts of Mindanao. During the year in review, out of 202 crime incidents recorded, a hundred eighty five (185) were solved reflecting a Crime Solution Efficiency of 91.58%.

Intensification of police operation and intelligence work aimed at speeding-up the identification, speedy investigation, arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators resulted to the high crime solution efficiency.

The contributing factors that gave our police this efficiency is the relentless follow-up investigation and appropriate filing of charges against the suspects. Community involvement is also an important strategy we employed in combating criminality.

The favorable accomplishments we gained last year in our peace and order drive was achieved largely through the effectiveness of the Local Peace and Order Council as well as the Local Disaster Coordinating Council.

FISCAL CAPABILITY AND SELF-RELIANCE

The provincial treasurer reported collections which included the Internal Revenue Allotment in the amount of P415,832,934.61. Disbursement totaled P356,036,305.40. Contributing to the total includes among others the following:

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Our general services generated income of over P4.28M;
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Our provincial assessor collected P477,309.83 from issued certification of landholdings, true copy of tax declarations, documents, sketch plans and transfer tax;
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Realty tax paid on transfers, revisions, newly declared properties and encumbrances amounting P826,562.22



With the adoption of a good Comprehensive Revenue Generation Plan, our cost collection ratio is way above the benchmark. The cost we incurred to collect our revenues is within the 10% excellent rating. We only spent 2.17% of our revenue to collect the whole sum of 67Million Pesos. Similarly, our financing capacity is rated high. On debt servicing, we are only devoting 1.89% of our total regular income to amortize our debts.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND REHABILITATION

In order to mitigate climate change, ensure water supply, conserve biodiversity and preserve the remaining natural resources we planted forest trees within the Cabadbaran River Watershed Forest Reserve and along the Cabadbaran River.

The implementation of forest protection activities resulted to the apprehension of 1,203 cubic meters of logs and 219 cubic meters of flitches and lumber with an estimated value of P4.064M.

During the observance of World Wetlands Day, we conducted a coastal clean-up at Barangay Calibunan, Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte. We also highlighted awareness through IEC on World Water Day and Earth Day.


All these efforts resulted to our steady improvement towards attaining the benchmark forest cover. As of 2007, our reforestation activities have already resulted to a 47% forest cover. It won’t take long and we will finally regenerate our forests.


DYNAMIC AND RESPONSIVE ADMINISTRATIVE MECHANISM

To be effective, development management should be implemented as a comprehensive and continuous activity and not as a periodic reaction to individual development needs. The province continues to pursue active coordination with multi-stakeholders to efficiently plan and implement activities towards sustainable development. Of the 254 projects funded out of the 20% Development Fund, 210 or 82.68% were implemented in partnership with local civil societies. Moreover, 74% of these projects directly respond to the vulnerable sector of the populace.

The prolific members of Sangguniang Panlalawigan, on their part continued to pass significant legislations geared towards progress and development of the province. Our Sangguniang Panlalawigan has maintained its trademark of giving out quality service to the constituents. For the year in review, the August body passed and approved 520 resolutions and 20 ordinances. They also approved a balanced annual budget sufficient responsive to the needs of the province while placing emphasis on revenue generation, food sufficiency and poverty alleviation.

With the presence of a functional website as well as the manning of an information desk, the province was able to discharge its functions and duties in utmost transparency. This is more manifested by the active participation of different sectors in the way we govern and pursue development.

CLOSING

My fellow Agusanons, we should continue to bolster our local economy through aggressive networking with investors, local and international businessmen and NGOs, the private sector and the civil society.

We should gather all efforts to brace ourselves against the coming onslaught of economic difficulties beyond our control that is rocking the country and the province as well, and even felt worldwide.

We should give these matters a great deal of thought before we go back to our homes and families knowing that amidst the skyrocketing prices of rice, fuel and other basic commodities there is hope. The people of Agusan del Norte can overcome this overwhelming challenge. We just have to rise above these difficulties.

We should be persistent in our resolve. Let us find our strengths in each other. Together, we can surmount any misfortune. Then, we can move on as one province and one community.

I am taking this opportunity to say to you that I am proud and honored to carry the banner of Agusan del Norte and lead the way in our pursuit of a better life for our people.

Maayong gabii sa tanan ug usab, daghang salamat.

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It wasn't a choice nor a decision to be a vegetarian.
I'm already like this since I was a kid.

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yup Jsl..that would certainly be a nice banner ^^

My wildest guess why they chose Butuan aside from having a great potential to boom further is maybe because of the vast land area. As you notice, Davao, Tagum and Zamboanga are also in the list. These cities are also among the country's largest in area. Guess ko lang. :)

I believe its the potential of the place...and its not my wild guess:)...
The current infra development...the focus on dynamic base industries (agro-industry, SMEs)...location..and well develop connectivity and accessibility...peace and order are the strong tenets why its Butuan..

Gokongwei eyes 30 young professionals for RP, China training
by Michelle Eve De Guzman

Butuan City (9 March) -- Taipan John L. Gokongwei, Jr. is looking for the second batch of Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) China Scholars -- more than 30 young and bright Filipinos who will be trained here and in China to be among the country's future leaders.

Last year, Gokongwei and the GBF China scholarship committee chose the first batch, comprised of 34 young men and women. Disciplines of Chinese language, culture and business were steeped in them at the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation Learning and Development Center in Pasig and later in China where they studied at the Beijing Language and Culture University for 10 months.

GBF will shoulder tuition fee expenses and provide monthly stipend and medical insurance to the scholars.

The scholars are under no obligation to work with JG Summit. All Gokongwei asks is that the scholars return to the Philippines, "I want them to learn what makes China tick and then be able to apply those learning here."

Gokongwei, who built the JG Summit conglomerate from scratch, has been pushing Chinese studies, saying a person who knows both East and West is more well-rounded and could potentially be a better leader.

Gokongwei is also a firm believer in honing the youth for the country's future. "Each young person can change the world. My goal is to equip young Filipinos with experience and understanding of a better way to do things from other countries. Then they can come up with their own conclusions as to how they can make an impact here."

Gokongwei is proud of what the China Scholarship has accomplished and is looking forward to sending the next batch of young, passionate Pinoys.

"We need hardworking, young people with leadership qualities if we want to change things for the better. It is my fervent hope that by coming back to the Philippines and leading their generation with positive change, the Philippines can truly be able to uplift its place in the world," Gokongwei said.

Applications for the second batch should be submitted to the Gokongwei Brothers Foundation (GBF) from February 23 to March 23, 2009. Applicants must be college graduates with at least one year work experience, and from 21 to 30 years old.

The scholars will undergo a ten-month development program, which will include learning Chinese language and culture, and selected elective studies in economics, management, and other development-related fields.

They will spend the first five months of the program in a partner school in the Philippines and the remaining five months in a partner academic institution in China.

Application forms are available at the GBF Committee Office located at 41/F Corporate Human Resources Office, Robinsons Equitable Tower, ADB cor. Poveda Avenues, Ortigas, Pasig City, or from selected participating partner schools. Forms can also be downloaded from the JG Summit Holdings Inc. website www.jgsummit.com.ph.

Interested parties may also contact the GBF China Scholarship Program office at tel. nos. 633-7631 local 246 & 283. (Cebu Pacific/PIA-Caraga)

:hahaha: yeah! where in fact, your collections has been posted in my folder already without your permission... hehehe... nice collection there... try to post also Sir ang sa Agusan del Sur kadtong mansion....

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That's true. Question. That palm oil plantation somewhere in Agusan Sur, unsa na company ang currently nag gunit diha?

I believe its the potential of the place...and its not my wild guess:)...
The current infra development...the focus on dynamic base industries (agro-industry, SMEs)...location..and well develop connectivity and accessibility...peace and order are the strong tenets why its Butuan..

Whatever happened to that Sun cellular tower na dapat itukod in that lot beside anang naay habit pure? Last year man gud, they were looking for a site within the city proper. Last we heared diha na gyud daw beside habit pure nga property pero sa likod daw anang existing house inside the compound. Sige ko labay diha but didn't notice any on-going activity. Am just wondering if madayun gyud sila? or they could have encountered some problems with the nearby residents the reason for the delay?

I thought meron na tayo jan sa BXU.... hmmmm ang Sun Cell Surigao ata is fully operational na.... I think....

Whatever happened to that Sun cellular tower na dapat itukod in that lot beside anang naay habit pure? Last year man gud, they were looking for a site within the city proper. Last we heared diha na gyud daw beside habit pure nga property pero sa likod daw anang existing house inside the compound. Sige ko labay diha but didn't notice any on-going activity. Am just wondering if madayun gyud sila? or they could have encountered some problems with the nearby residents the reason for the delay?

I thought meron na tayo jan sa BXU.... hmmmm ang Sun Cell Surigao ata is fully operational na.... I think....


Dugay naman ang sun cell dire sa bxu reg. Gusto lang sila magbutang ug Tower for their cell site within the city proper gyud para mas mokusog pa ang ilang signal.

i would just like to ask kung ano ang best route....

davao-butuan-balingoan or davao-cdo-balingoan

planning to go to camiguin and i am bringing my vehicle.

i would appreciate a response.

tnx.

Its better i think if you take davao-butuan-balingoan kay murag closer lang compare to dvo-cdo-balingoan. IMO.

i would just like to ask kung ano ang best route....

davao-butuan-balingoan or davao-cdo-balingoan

planning to go to camiguin and i am bringing my vehicle.

i would appreciate a response.

tnx.

Its better i think if you take davao-butuan-balingoan kay murag closer lang compare to dvo-cdo-balingoan. IMO.

i think so too...how many hours kaya ang travel time?

Since naa ka private car, i think from DVO to BXU is only 5 hours plus 2 hours i think from bxu to balingoan...


i think so too...how many hours kaya ang travel time?

i think so too...how many hours kaya ang travel time?

by private car....DVO to BXU will be a smooth 5 hour ride...from BXU to Balingoan about hour and half...:)

i think so too...how many hours kaya ang travel time?

hmmm seems mag Camiguin si xzibit :)^^

hmmm seems mag Camiguin si xzibit :)^^

at balingoan port...you may have the option to park your car for a fee...(guarded park)...or ferry the car with one of the boats who makes regular trips to Camiguin..

Whatever happened to that Sun cellular tower na dapat itukod in that lot beside anang naay habit pure? Last year man gud, they were looking for a site within the city proper. Last we heared diha na gyud daw beside habit pure nga property pero sa likod daw anang existing house inside the compound. Sige ko labay diha but didn't notice any on-going activity. Am just wondering if madayun gyud sila? or they could have encountered some problems with the nearby residents the reason for the delay?

there's a SUN cell tower (erected last year) near my backyard in our sudivision in Villa Kanannga :)^^

tis the season to travel:)

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tis the season for trips :)

Butuan Bound King Long Bus (Ecoland Terminal, Davao City)

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holy Big Ships !! ^^:)

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street food :)

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tis the season to reserve a room :)

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Where's the sun shop in BXU located?

Dugay naman ang sun cell dire sa bxu reg. Gusto lang sila magbutang ug Tower for their cell site within the city proper gyud para mas mokusog pa ang ilang signal.

what's that red thing? continuous sa roof sa terminal or trapal?

tis the season for trips :)

Butuan Bound King Long Bus (Ecoland Terminal, Davao City)

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I think the hotel would look better if these banners are not placed at the entrance.

tis the season to reserve a room :)

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So you were born to become one, hehehe.:lol:

It wasn't a choice nor a decision to be a vegetarian.
I'm already like this since I was a kid.

Larsian? hehehe, joke!:cheers:

street food :)

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Where's the sun shop in BXU located?

The Sun Shop Express, Butuan City
Jovial Bldg.,
Lopez Jaena cor Montilla Blvd. :)

I think the hotel would look better if these banners are not placed at the entrance.

there was an ongoing national convention at that time....the banners are placed at the front to welcome the delegates :)

ah ok, that's understandable. sponsored by Smart communications ang event?

there was an ongoing national convention at that time....the banners are placed at the front to welcome the delegates :)

mao ba ni kadtong Shakey's sa una?

The Sun Shop Express, Butuan City
Jovial Bldg.,
Lopez Jaena cor Montilla Blvd. :)

there's a SUN cell tower (erected last year) near my backyard in our sudivision in Villa Kanannga :)^^

really? you mean nobody opposed to the presence of a cell tower in your neighborhood? you know, issues like exposure to radiation and all. This was actually our main concern when we first had this crazy idea to have our lot in Doongan rented by sun cell.

Well, anyway, since you've mentioned that, now we all know where to find you in Villa Kananga..:lol::lol::lol:

I have good news for you regjeex. I'm sure you'll be very happy to know that..... Crown Thrifty Mart bldg will finally be painted sooner than you expect... Basi na mental telepathy nimo ang owner, reg? :lol::lol::banana:

let's just look for the sun cellular's tower! hehehe.:lol:

Well, anyway, since you've mentioned that, now we all know where to find you in Villa Kananga..:lol::lol::lol:

basin orange na sad na ang paint, hahaha.:lol:

I have good news for you regjeex. I'm sure you'll be very happy to know that..... Crown Thrifty Mart bldg will finally be painted sooner than you expect... Basi na mental telepathy nimo ang owner, reg? :lol::lol::banana:

really? you mean nobody opposed to the presence of a cell tower in your neighborhood? you know, issues like exposure to radiation and all. This was actually our main concern when we first had this crazy idea to have our lot in Doongan rented by sun cell.

Well, anyway, since you've mentioned that, now we all know where to find you in Villa Kananga..:lol::lol::lol:

that fear of EMF exposure by cellsite towers is a jurassic fear already msBunny:)

our scientific people at telcos have enough evidences that the EMF from our handhelds are more larger than that emitted by cellsites...

in fact in almost tall building among densely packed centers in Mega Manila...you can see cell site panels mounted on roofs and walls...

I have good news for you regjeex. I'm sure you'll be very happy to know that..... Crown Thrifty Mart bldg will finally be painted sooner than you expect... Basi na mental telepathy nimo ang owner, reg? :lol::lol::banana:

wow...that's good news....a sight of relief for the eyes along the boulevard ^^

Yeah I agree with Bob about the radiation thing emitted by cell sites. Mas mahadlok ta sa rays of the sun a.k.a solar radiation coz it can cause skin cancer and its intense heat can cause death especially this summer.

that fear of EMF exposure by cellsite towers is a jurassic fear already msBunny:)

our scientific people at telcos have enough evidences that the EMF from our handhelds are more larger than that emitted by cellsites...

in fact in almost tall building among densely packed centers in Mega Manila...you can see cell site panels mounted on roofs and walls...

Yeah I agree with Bob about the radiation thing emitted by cell sites. Mas mahadlok ta sa rays of the sun a.k.a solar radiation coz it can cause skin cancer and its intense heat can cause death especially this summer.

yup...there are extensive studies about comparative EMF levels...contrary to fears....cell sites have low levels unlike our hand held units..TV...and electric transmission lines

2,771 board feet of illegal lumber seized in Butuan City
By Mike U. Crismundo
March 10, 2009, 12:00am

Butuan City – Operatives of police anti-illegal logging task force of the Northeastern Mindanao Police Regional Office 13 (PRO 13) has apprehended at least 2, 771.74 board feet of illegally-sawn lumber Tuesday morning, a police official reported.

Chief Inspector Nelly T. Villagarcia, spokeswoman of PRO 13, said the lumbers were apprehended at the foot of Magsaysay bridge in Marcos Calo Street in Butuan City, by the Butuan City Police Office (BCPO) Station 1 led by Senior Inspector Ave Mario Romero.

Villagarcia added that the seized forest products were loaded in an extended Isuzu Jeepney bearing plate number LYA-906.

“Upon verification, said lumbers have no pertinent papers to prove its legality,” said Villagarcia.

The confiscated forest products were brought to BCPO Station 1 for recording and proper disposition in coordination with DENR-Community Environment and Natural Resources Office in Butuan City.

Meanwhile, PRO 13 regional director Chief Supt. Jaime E. Milla ordered all police field directors and commanders to immediately turn over all apprehended forest products to nearest offices of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for proper disposition and filing of charges against the suspects.

Agusan del Norte Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer (PENRO) Rosendo A. Asunto directed the CENR office in Butuan for the immediate final scaling and administrative proceeding of the said seized lumbers in preparation for public bidding of the Natural Resources and Development Corp. (NRDC), marketing arm of the DENR.

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/198381

I'm not sure kung asa nako to nabasa basta it was about cellphone radiation, it can affect daw the bone marrow production sa iliac bone coz we love to put our cellphones inside our pockets which is very near the pelvic area, sometimes, i-attach pa sa belt.

yup...there are extensive studies about comparative EMF levels...contrary to fears....cell sites have low levels unlike our hand held units..TV...and electric transmission lines

CEB offers seat sale in all its hubs
March 11, 2009, 12:00am

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a seat sale from all its hubs – Cebu, Clark, Davao and Manila – starting March 10 to 13, 2009, to keep travel affordable in these challenging times. The promotional seat sale is valid for travel from April 1 to July 31, 2009. Domestic fares are all-inclusive; Regional passengers need to pay travel taxes, except OFWs and foreigners staying in the Philippines for less than a year who are exempt. Promo fares are non-refundable. CEB is offering a P1,488 one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Manila-Kota Kinabalu and Manila-Kaohsiung services. This is also extended to services from Clark to Bangkok; Hong Kong; Macau; and Singapore. The budget airline is also offering a one-way P1,388 ‘Go Lite’ all-in fare for its Manila to Cotabato and Butuan services. From Cebu, the airline is offering a one-way P188 all-in ‘Go Lite’ fare to Bacolod, Butuan, Dumaguete and Surigao, and a one-way P488 all-in ‘Go Lite’ fare to: Cotabato; Dipolog; GenSan; Legaspi; Ozamiz; Puerto Princesa; Siargao; Tacloban; and Zamboanga. From Davao, the airline is selling a one-way P488 all-in ‘Go Lite’ fare to Iloilo and Zamboanga

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/198473

CEB offers seat sale in all its hubs
March 11, 2009, 12:00am

Cebu Pacific (CEB) is offering a seat sale from all its hubs – Cebu, Clark, Davao and Manila – starting March 10 to 13, 2009, to keep travel affordable in these challenging times. The promotional seat sale is valid for travel from April 1 to July 31, 2009. Domestic fares are all-inclusive; Regional passengers need to pay travel taxes, except OFWs and foreigners staying in the Philippines for less than a year who are exempt. Promo fares are non-refundable. CEB is offering a P1,488 one-way ‘Go Lite’ fare for its Manila-Kota Kinabalu and Manila-Kaohsiung services. This is also extended to services from Clark to Bangkok; Hong Kong; Macau; and Singapore. The budget airline is also offering a one-way P1,388 ‘Go Lite’ all-in fare for its Manila to Cotabato and Butuan services. From Cebu, the airline is offering a one-way P188 all-in ‘Go Lite’ fare to Bacolod, Butuan, Dumaguete and Surigao, and a one-way P488 all-in ‘Go Lite’ fare to: Cotabato; Dipolog; GenSan; Legaspi; Ozamiz; Puerto Princesa; Siargao; Tacloban; and Zamboanga. From Davao, the airline is selling a one-way P488 all-in ‘Go Lite’ fare to Iloilo and Zamboanga

http://www.mb.com.ph/node/198473

PAL gears up for summer, adds flights to local, int'l destinations
By lala_rimando

abs-cbnNEWS.com | 03/09/2009 8:54 PM

Local full-service carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) is gearing up for peak summer travel period by adding services to top destinations in Canada, the US as well as vacation spots in the Philippines.

In a statement, PAL said it will launch a daily direct flight for the Manila-Vancouver route starting March 23. This means it would add flights for Mondays and Wednesdays to fill the only 2 days of the week when the service previously did operate.

Unlike the other five days, however, the Monday and Wednesday services will not continue on to Las Vegas and will operate simply on a
turnaround basis.

The route is the only direct link between the Philippines and Canada, where there is a sizeable Filipino migrant community and has a good traffic for the business and leisure segments of the market.

PR 116 departs Manila every Monday and Wednesday at 1:05 p.m., arriving in Vancouver at 10:20 a.m. the same day. The return service, PR 117, departs Vancouver at 1:00 p.m. and arrives in Manila at 5:50 p.m. the next day.

Widebody Airbus A340-300 aircraft, which seats 264 passengers in a bi-class layout, will continued to be deployed on the route.

The existing five-times-a-week service from Manila to Vancouver, onward to Las Vegas and vice-versa, operated every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, will be maintained.

US destinations

During the high-traffic summer months, PAL will also add one weekly flight each to its popular trans-Pacific destinations, especially those that link Manila to Los Angeles and San Francisco, the gateways to the US West Coast.

An extra Airbus A340-300 flight will operate to Los Angeles every Friday from April 10 to June 19 while another A340-300 flight will serve San Francisco every Sunday from April 12 to June 21.

The additional flights increase total frequency to Los Angeles to ten times weekly and to San Francisco to eight times weekly for the
summer.

Local destinations

For domestic destinations, PAL is tapping its low cost unit, PAL Express, which operates turbo propellers.

PAL Express will mount more flights across its network of secondary domestic routes, particularly to island destinations that are huge tourist draws during the summer months.

From March 20, PAL Express will add one daily flight between Manila and Caticlan to boost total frequency on the busy route to 11 flights. Caticlan is the gateway to the resort island of Boracay.

On the same day, PAL Express will operate a second daily frequency between Manila and Busuanga, the largest of the Calamian group of islands in northern Palawan that host the country’s most exclusive beach resorts.

The new frequency is an afternoon service that complements the current morning flight. PR 033 departs Manila at 1:00 p.m. and arrives in Busuanga at 2:05 p.m. Return flight PR 034 departs Busuanga at 2:30 p.m. and arrives in Manila at 3:35 p.m.

PAL Express will also add two weekly flights between Cebu and Cagayan de Oro to increase total frequency to five times weekly.

Likewise, PAL will augment its regular jet services between Manila and Bacolod, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Kalibo, Legazpi, Puerto Princesa and Tacloban with additional flights of varying frequency throughout the summer season.

Nindot kaayo i-uli, hehehe P188 ra ang CEB-BXU!^^

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Welcome to Agusan del Norte

A tropical haven of natural beauty, scenic Agusan del Norte cast an enigmatic charm drawn from the many archaic mementos spread throughout the province. Yes, the place is rich in history and culture, but nature’s drama prevails most completely over the imagination.

Agusan del Norte is a second class province and the second smallest in the Caraga Region. It is mountainous along its northeastern and western parts. In between are flat, rolling lands particularly where the Agusan River cuts through as it empties into Butuan Bay. Its crystal –clear waters that sparkle with the bright reflection of the sun and verdant landscapes, enchanting caves, pear-shaped lake, multi-tiered waterfalls are great gateaways that await you.

Visualized yourself encircled by the gentle burst of falling water amid the tranquility of lush vegetation and discover a world of earth and sea so elemental it fills you with a deep sense of belonging to the infinite.

Come and let’s all together have a sneak peak into the wonders of amazing AGUSAN DEL NORTE- A HAVEN OF ANTIQUATED FINDS.

http://www.agusandelnorte.gov.ph/

Something that we Agusanons should be proud of

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Mt. Hilong-hilong

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Carmen, Agusan del Norte

Carmen Municipal Office
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Carmen Public Market
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Nasipit, Agusan del Norte

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Agusan...
place where the water flows

Long before the west found its way to the east, there existed in Agusan a thriving settlement having brisk trade with its Asian neighbors. The extent and volume of artifacts that have been dug around Butuan City attest to the fact that Agusanons were trading with Chinese merchants as early as the 11th century.

A close scrutiny of early records, reconciled with certain unalterable physical facts and geography, made local historians propose that the first Christian Mass was celebrated in Masao, presently the municipality of Magallanes, a settlement at the mouth of the Agusan river.

Agusan del Norte was formerly a part of Agusan, which was a politico-military commandancia of the Province of Surigao during the Spanish colonial administration. It was then referred to as "Manobo Country".

Agusan like other provinces of Luzon and the Visayas, also took up arms against Spain. The revolutionists were led by Lieutenant Colonels Martinez, Luis Cassion and Timoteo Calo.

The province was separated from Surigao by Act. No. 1306 which was passed by the Philippine Legislator in 1914. Frederick Johnson was appointed as the first governor of the province. In March 1922, the first provincial elections were held and Apolonio Curato was elected Provincial governor.

On June 17, 1967, Republic Act No. 4979 divided Agusan into Agusan del Norte and Agusan del Sur.

Source:
Agusan del Norte Brochure
Produced by the Provincial Government of Agusan del Norte
in cooperation with Community Affairs Public Assistance and Information Office
and the Provincial Planning and Development Office.


B. Cultural History

Agusan's pre-Hispanic cultural history is traced back to the great influence of the Majapahit Empire through the discovery of an eight-inch tall image of a woman in pure gold at Ma-asam, Esperanza in the early 20's and molten jars unearthed at Bahbah, Prosperidad in the early 60's.

The Spaniards and their galleons dropped anchor at Masaoa (Butuan) after an apparent long and weary journey commanded by Fernao Magalliao, also known as Fernando Magallanes. Rajah Siagu expressed his noble hospitality to his new friend, Magalliao, who visited his place on Eastern Sunday, April 8, 1521. And the First Mass in Masaoa (Butuan), Agusan, and for that matter, in the Philippines, was celebrated.

Spanish troops came with the friars who at once converted the natives with the sword and the cross, the most famous of whom is Father Saturnino Urios recognized as the "Apostle of Agusan".

The revolt in Luzon had repercussions in Agusan and she took up arms against Spain. After the signing of the treaty of Paris on December 10, 1898, the Americans took over the civil government and again Agusan took arms, this time, against the American soldiers. But bolos and spears were no match to powerful guns, and in January 1890, Agusan yielded. Then followed the peaceful road toward self-government which was halted by the Japanese' treacherous attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. The day of liberation came and in 1945, Agusan was very busy picking herself up for rehabilitation.

A very interesting sideline in the history of the province is her name. In the long time past, Agusan was only known as "Agusan" or "Where the water flows". In the ensuing years, the archipelago was discovered by a Portuguese navigator flying a Spanish flag. The greatest impact of this serenely winding river was when it laid itself as a highway for the penetration of the Spanish explorers. These intrepid "conquistadores" had their penchant of corrupting the native pronunciation and the place "where the water flows" or "agasan" came to be called "agusan" to the civilized world.

Source: Souvenir Program, First Anniversary of Caraga Region, 1996

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Quiz#1

What's the old name of Buenavista?

A. Tartosa
B. Kihaw-an
C. Both
D. None of the Above

Quiz #2

What's the old name of Carmen?

A. Virgin of Mount Carmel
B. Cardoniga
C. Kabayawa
D. None of the Above

Quiz #3

The following are former names of Jabonga except:

A. Calinawan
B. Habongan
C. Celopan
D. None of the Above

Quiz #4

What is the original name of Magallanes?

A. Butil
B. Baug
C. Lisag
D. None of the Above

answer: A :lol::bash:

Quiz#1

What's the old name of Buenavista?

A. Tartosa
B. Kihaw-an
C. Both
D. None of the Above

answer: A :lol::bash:

Quiz #2

What's the old name of Carmen?

A. Virgin of Mount Carmel
B. Cardoniga
C. Kabayawa
D. None of the Above

answer: B :lol::bash:

Quiz #3

The following are former names of Jabonga except:

A. Calinawan
B. Habongan
C. Celopan
D. None of the Above

answer: B:lol::bash:

Quiz #4

What is the original name of Magallanes?

A. Butil
B. Baug
C. Lisag
D. None of the Above

Wow.. dapat lang man mag repaint sila.. decade na ang nanglabay alway dry lang ilang building like BUSA maayo :bash::bash:

good to know brownislander that you are vegetarian.....

Sa among kapubrihon man gud pod... nag sawa na jud mig gulay.. ganas, puso, bisan unsa puro gulay... ginataan nga nangka subakan daun og sinugbang isda nga mangko...... hayyyyyyyy wa na jud ko ka kaon ana jud mag lima na ka tuig...:bash::bash: kay everytime na mo uli lucky pancit cantoon tuyo mansi man jud buntag, udto hasta panihapon. :hahaha:

It wasn't a choice nor a decision to be a vegetarian.
I'm already like this since I was a kid.

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Dotties Place

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new painted railings at Exequiel Montilla Blvd.

Quiz answers:

#1 Buenavista was called Tortosa in the late 1800s and later on renamed Kihaw-an.

#2 Carmen was originally called Kabayawa

#3 Jabonga was originally called Celopan and later on Habongan

#4 Magallanes' original name was Baug

Its better i think if you take davao-butuan-balingoan kay murag closer lang compare to dvo-cdo-balingoan. IMO.

Since naa ka private car, i think from DVO to BXU is only 5 hours plus 2 hours i think from bxu to balingoan...

by private car....DVO to BXU will be a smooth 5 hour ride...from BXU to Balingoan about hour and half...:)

hmmm seems mag Camiguin si xzibit :)^^

thanks for the info mga goys...:lol:

its not for me by my friends who is planning to go to camiguin this friday. since its a holiday here in davao on monday ( araw ng davao ), gusto nila mag break ng sandali. 7 girls sila lahat...:)

thanks for the info mga goys...:lol:

its not for me by my friends who is planning to go to camiguin this friday. since its a holiday here in davao on monday ( araw ng davao ), gusto nila mag break ng sandali. 7 girls sila lahat...:)

sasama ka ba xhibit?..how about davao-bxu-baligoan and to camiguin..then sa pag-uwi nila camiguin-baligoan-Cdeo-bukidnon-ddvo..para mavisit din po sila sa cdeo at bukidnon..same travel time lang naman...di ba tunay na 'round trip'?:lol::lol::lol::lol:

sasama ka ba xhibit?..how about davao-bxu-baligoan and to camiguin..then sa pag-uwi nila camiguin-baligoan-Cdeo-bukidnon-ddvo..para mavisit din po sila sa cdeo at bukidnon..same travel time lang naman...di ba tunay na 'round trip'?:lol::lol::lol::lol:

pwede...:)maglisod na gyud c xzibit ug decide...:lol::lol:

@ rally, I forgot to mention that it's the sorrority girls diay, not just the daughters. Ga-wonder lang ko why "Job". Does it have something to do with the Bible character? Thanks in advance ral.:)

Yeah, naa bitaw ko nailhan nga De Molay nga dili son of a Mason. Mas curious lang ko sa "Jobies" (as how you name it) coz i was informed way back in college that they have to be daughters of Masons.

yes it refers to the Biblical Character Job specifically his 3 daughters. Read Book of JOb, chapter 42, verse 15. It is said that the founder of the Order Ethel T. Waed Mick of Omaha USA was fond of the book of JOB. it was founded in 1920 and accepts daughters of Master Masons ages 10 to 20 years old.

But as a general term all daughters of Masons are referred to as Jobs Daughter or Jobies but not all are actually members of the Order.

MOkaun baya kog pancit...ipakilid lang ng mga karner or shrimps or uban bang sagul nga from animals hehe.

thanks for the info mga goys...:lol:

its not for me by my friends who is planning to go to camiguin this friday. since its a holiday here in davao on monday ( araw ng davao ), gusto nila mag break ng sandali. 7 girls sila lahat...:)

oi, 7 ladies hmmmmmmm pwede mo join atleast naay lake ba nila mo uban para safe :lol:

-dp-

sasama ka ba xhibit?..how about davao-bxu-baligoan and to camiguin..then sa pag-uwi nila camiguin-baligoan-Cdeo-bukidnon-ddvo..para mavisit din po sila sa cdeo at bukidnon..same travel time lang naman...di ba tunay na 'round trip'?:lol::lol::lol::lol:

hehehehee.. i will tell them that, kung ok sa kanila... pero d ako kasama. sila lang...all from bpi sila.

pwede...:)maglisod na gyud c xzibit ug decide...:lol::lol:

hehehehe kaw jud....

oi, 7 ladies hmmmmmmm pwede mo join atleast naay lake ba nila mo uban para safe :lol:


sige i will tell them..lahat pa naman sila single and available....:lol:

sige i will tell them..lahat pa naman sila single and available....:lol:

hahay kahayahay cguro sa ako kinabuhi ug maka uban ko :lol:

hehehehee.. i will tell them that, kung ok sa kanila... pero d ako kasama. sila lang...all from bpi sila.
hehehehe kaw jud....
sige i will tell them..lahat pa naman sila single and available....:lol:

dili jud na mubalibad kung agi ug bukidnon and cdeo,laag man kaha ang gipangita.. unless naay kontra ang driver sa sakyan nila kay dili jud muagi didto..:lol::lol:

hahay kahayahay cguro sa ako kinabuhi ug maka uban ko :lol:

hayahay jud pre....:lol:.....sit back and relax jud ka....:lol:

dili jud na mubalibad kung agi ug bukidnon and cdeo,laag man kaha ang gipangita.. unless naay kontra ang driver sa sakyan nila kay dili jud muagi didto..:lol::lol:

dili kaha kuyaw if inig pauli via Bukidnon?....the highway seems to traverse a portion of Cotabato province man gud..

dili jud na mubalibad kung agi ug bukidnon and cdeo,laag man kaha ang gipangita.. unless naay kontra ang driver sa sakyan nila kay dili jud muagi didto..:lol::lol:

dala sila ug sariling sakyanan....:)

wow...daghan na man diay masons here in Mindanao ^^

usually among Socio-civic groups..its usually the Lions, the Kiwanis, the Rotary, K of C, Jaycees..etc..

The Dance presentations by the different Lodges and the sisters and even the kids. See, there is nothing Mysterious about Masonry.:)

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that fear of EMF exposure by cellsite towers is a jurassic fear already msBunny:)

our scientific people at telcos have enough evidences that the EMF from our handhelds are more larger than that emitted by cellsites...

in fact in almost tall building among densely packed centers in Mega Manila...you can see cell site panels mounted on roofs and walls...

hoist..ayaw ipahalata.. medyo lang gani..hehehe. :lol:

I'm not sure kung asa nako to nabasa basta it was about cellphone radiation, it can affect daw the bone marrow production sa iliac bone coz we love to put our cellphones inside our pockets which is very near the pelvic area, sometimes, i-attach pa sa belt.

speaking of towers...here's one at Otis Mall

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Sun Cellular ni nga tower..

dili kaha kuyaw if inig pauli via Bukidnon?....the highway seems to traverse a portion of Cotabato province man gud..

dili man bob, chada kung adlawan para maappreciate nimu ang beauty sa bukidnon..kung gabii pod, dili man hadlok..always ko diha biyahe bob from cdeo to dvo abot mi 3am..ok raman..:lol:

butangan lang ug gunner sa roof sa car... aron dili jud hadlok...hehehe

dili man bob, chada kung adlawan para maappreciate nimu ang beauty sa bukidnon..kung gabii pod, dili man hadlok..always ko diha biyahe bob from cdeo to dvo abot mi 3am..ok raman..:lol:

:hahaha: pikilid mga animals....:hahaha: filino, pakilid diha..:hahaha: wala may karne sa pancit cantoon brownislander... puro mga udong ra oi... aw nodols diay.... hehehehe... ayaw ng payless ha.. dapat lucky me pancit cantoon.... :hahaha:

MOkaun baya kog pancit...ipakilid lang ng mga karner or shrimps or uban bang sagul nga from animals hehe.

Sun Cellular ni nga tower..

am not sure cyberwizard.maybe one of our co-forumers could confirm:)

am not sure cyberwizard.maybe one of our co-forumers could confirm:)

i can confirm it coz i was there last week..and its design is the same of what we have in iligan..i know a little on how to identify cellsites coz my friend is one of the contractors of 3 cellphone companies crossing the visayas and mindanao areas..sometimes very confusing coz they dont have exclusive design for every company..:lol::lol:

Croc attacks 'floating school' in Agusan Sur, kills student - report (http://http://www.gmanews.tv/story/152247/Croc-attacks-floating-school-in-Agusan-Sur-kills-student---report)
03/11/2009 | 02:33 PM

MANILA, Philippines - A 12-year-old student was killed after her "floating school" was attacked by a crocodile in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province late Tuesday, a radio report said Wednesday.

Bombo Radyo reported that rescuers retrieved the headless body of Rowena Romero after a 30-foot crocodile attacked the "floating school" carrying her, a classmate and a chaperone.

The incident prompted local authorities to evacuate 18 families from the floating community in Agusan Marsh until the crocodile was captured.

Ruel Hipolan, executive director of Save Mindanao Volunteers, said they were crossing Lake Mihaba at San Marcos village in Bunawan town when the attack occurred.

Authorities recovered Romero's headless body along with parts of the boat Wednesday morning, the report said. - GMANews.TV

BSP plans to launch surety-fund program in Visayas, Mindanao

Banking & Finance
BUSINESS MIRROR

Tuesday, 10 March 2009 20:22

SMALL businesses in some key areas in the Visayas and Mindanao will also be given an opportunity to have access to low-cost borrowing despite the absence of acceptable collaterals.

This is through the Credit Surety Fund (CSF), which the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) intends to implement in other areas outside of Luzon.

“This year we intend to launch [the program] in 10 provinces,” said Rosalinda Dumaliang, director of BSP’s Department of Loans and Credit, citing Iloilo, Cebu, Butuan, Agusan del Sur and Davao City, among others.

Dumaliang said the CSF allows micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) who are members of cooperatives to have access to bank loans even without collateral.

“Under this program, the SME should be a member of a cooperative or they could establish a cooperative, because the cooperative would recommend their members to their banks of choice,” she advised, adding, “the banks will lend them money while our fund [CSF] will just serve as collateral.”

The CSF is a fund generated from contributions by well-capitalized and well-managed cooperatives with a counterpart contribution from the provincial government and other donors. It provides surety cover, in place of collateral, to guarantee bank loans of MSMEs.

Governor Amando Tetangco Jr. told a forum that the BSP-conceptualized CSF program is among a series of moves the BSP has been implementing which support its overall thrust to provide better access to credit.

The CSF operates at the provincial level and has been launched in Cavite, Aurora and Bohol.

“I am happy to report that more provinces have expressed interest in joining this CSF program,” he said.

Apart from this measure, Tetangco said the BSP has reduced policy interest rate twice since December 2008 by a total of 100 basis points.

“In effect, we have lowered the cost of money for banks,” he said. “This paves the way for banks to charge lower interest rates for their loans and, in effect, reduce the overall cost of borrowing and doing business.”

Tetangco said the BSP has also raised the budget for its Peso Rediscounting Facility from P20 billion to P60 billion to provide banks better access to additional funds which they can relend to the public.

Likewise, it has opened a US dollar-repurchase facility, which he described as “a preemptive move on our part to provide liquidity to the market, not only in pesos but also in dollars.” (Philexport News & Features)

i can confirm it coz i was there last week..and its design is the same of what we have in iligan..i know a little on how to identify cellsites coz my friend is one of the contractors of 3 cellphone companies crossing the visayas and mindanao areas..sometimes very confusing coz they dont have exclusive design for every company..:lol::lol:

I believe that tower is Bayantel's Wireless Phone service..

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wow.. home grown ba ning Butuan express hardware?

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Msbunny, unsa man na specific na review ang naa diha?

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OTIS METRO PARKING AREA with Pit Stop in the foreground :)

wow.. home grown ba ning Butuan express hardware?

regj, I think Bxu Express Hardware is Davao based. Not sure ko.

nice ang background kay ang majestic mayapay... :cheers:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3376/3346559178_e0421d9f32.jpg?v=0

OTIS METRO PARKING AREA with Pit Stop in the foreground :)

Croc attacks 'floating school' in Agusan Sur, kills student - report
03/11/2009 | 02:33 PM

Email this | Email the Editor | Print | ShareThisMANILA, Philippines - A 12-year-old student was killed after her "floating school" was attacked by a crocodile in Bunawan town in Agusan del Sur province late Tuesday, a radio report said Wednesday.

Bombo Radyo reported that rescuers retrieved the headless body of Rowena Romero after a 30-foot crocodile attacked the "floating school" carrying her, a classmate and a chaperone.

The incident prompted local authorities to evacuate 18 families from the floating community in Agusan Marsh until the crocodile was captured.

Ruel Hipolan, executive director of Save Mindanao Volunteers, said they were crossing Lake Mihaba at San Marcos village in Bunawan town when the attack occurred.

Authorities recovered Romero's headless body along with parts of the boat Wednesday morning, the report said. - GMANews.TV

:ohno: naa jud diay mga wild and hiden huge buwaya diha...:ohno:

progress never stops in this place called butuan...

another new project to rise near Ongyiu-Langihan

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I happened to pass by South Montilla blvd around 7am last sunday when I saw this blg.

I believe that tower is Bayantel's Wireless Phone service..

lahi ang sa bayantel..dili na cellsite ila nga parehas sa usual cellsite sa globe,smart ug sun..:lol::lol:..i have 2 'kuyas' working in bayantel, one is the husband of tubod mayor..

Msbunny, unsa man na specific na review ang naa diha?

All I know is that there's this NCLEX Review center for Nursing US Licensure and a CPA Review center. But I can't really be certain about the latter. Will have to check on this first.

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I happened to pass by South Montilla blvd around 7am last sunday when I saw this blg.

good shot bunny..:lol::lol:

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:ohno: naa jud diay mga wild and hiden huge buwaya diha...:ohno:

i have personal encounter with small turtles in that place but not with crocodiles.:lol::lol:maybe there are crocodiles...how sad though to hear that a child's life is lost because of the said animal

i have personal encounter with small turtles in that place but not with crocodiles.:lol::lol:maybe there are crocodiles...how sad though to hear that a child's life is lost because of the said animal

my case is different, my crocs makes me comfortable..:lol::lol::lol::nuts:

my case is different, my crocs makes me comfortable..:lol::lol::lol::nuts:

the "crocs" you wear is "tamed" and "harmless" :lol::lol::lol:their's is rude and heartless:lol::lol:

the "crocs" you wear is "tamed" and "harmless" :lol::lol::lol:their's is rude and heartless:lol::lol:

:okay::okay::lol::lol:

the "crocs" you wear is "tamed" and "harmless" :lol::lol::lol:their's is rude and heartless:lol::lol:

pag ka gara-garaon gyud niny oi..hehehe:lol: but seriously, this 30 foot croc is really bad news. I just can't imagine what horror this incident brought to the people there. :ohno: and the grief the victim's family must have gone through. very,very sad.

freshwater fish and crustecean lovers....indulge on these....fresh catch from the marsh...

by timonera
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progress never stops in this place called butuan...

another new project to rise near Ongyiu-Langihan

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3346594994_0111d4c070.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3346595002_df49f4fc48.jpg?v=0

This one is good news though :):okay::okay:

pag ka gara-garaon gyud niny oi..hehehe:lol: but seriously, this 30 foot croc is really bad news. I just can't imagine what horror this incident brought to the people there. :ohno: and the grief the victim's family must have gone through. very,very sad.

i agree msbunny. the family must have suffered great pain and the people of serious worry and fear

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by timonera

regj, I think Bxu Express Hardware is Davao based. Not sure ko.

it's a Butuan HOMEGROWN...the Davao outlet is just their branch msBunny :)

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wow..clean and green ^^^^:)

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I like those shiny silver metal claddings of the building columns ^^

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OTIS METRO PARKING AREA with Pit Stop in the foreground :)

this is one of my favorite spots for peace and quite with my cup of black kape at Pit Stop while enjoying the view on Mt. Mayapay..:)

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I happened to pass by South Montilla blvd around 7am last sunday when I saw this blg.

butuan looks more beautiful during early mornings sunrises....the early rays of the sun do have a melodramatic effect on this new building's metal claddings ^^

progress never stops in this place called butuan...

another new project to rise near Ongyiu-Langihan

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3346594994_0111d4c070.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3346595002_df49f4fc48.jpg?v=0

wow...with that lot size over there....this upcoming arcade will be the biggest in Langihan area..^^

Hala... unsa kaha ibutang diha... dili unta ukay ukay kay sayang ang building... :bash::bash:

progress never stops in this place called butuan...

another new project to rise near Ongyiu-Langihan

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3406/3346594994_0111d4c070.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3375/3346595002_df49f4fc48.jpg?v=0

daghan jud lagi development ba na wala jud ta kabalo... ukay ukay na sad cguro na... :bash::bash::bash:

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I happened to pass by South Montilla blvd around 7am last sunday when I saw this blg.

kabalo mo kung unsa ng mga new commercial building u/c? murag hing lapad jud ug samot ang butuan kay sa katabian nato wa jud nato na mabantayi.... :cheers: basin next year dili sad nato mabantayan na naa new jabee branch... and mcdo branch or kfc branc... basin nag hilom hilom ra jud ning mga animels...:hahaha: basin mo kalit lang og barog ang mga kabilya didto dapita sa Robinsland land....:bash: duk duk japon sa ulo.....:bash:

Bob, do you think that's plaza fair? kay daku daku man sad....:)

wow...with that lot size over there....this upcoming arcade will be the biggest in Langihan area..^^

Naay koy nahibal-an nga coming soon!!...but I'm not telling yet kay basi ma pre empt :nono: Actually, na approved na ni siya nga buy out with a corresponding bank in a hefty amount of 15M sa structure pa lang ha. :)And if ever they pushes through with the original plan, it's really gonna be huge and something NEW for Butuan.
My source told me to wait till everything's finalized. So for the meantime, my lips are sealed. :)

daghan jud ka suprises nga nag tangag og dakung ganti msbunny... Pede nimo i PM msbunny.. at least sa PM ma sealed jud sya.... please pm it to us...

Naay koy nahibal-an nga coming soon!!...but I'm not telling yet kay basi ma pre empt :nono: Actually, na approved na ni siya nga buy out with a corresponding bank in a hefty amount of 15M sa structure pa lang ha. :)And if ever they pushes through with the original plan, it's really gonna be huge and something NEW for Butuan.
My source told me to wait till everything's finalized. So for the meantime, my lips are sealed. :)

Naay koy nahibal-an nga coming soon!!...but I'm not telling yet kay basi ma pre empt :nono: Actually, na approved na ni siya nga buy out with a corresponding bank in a hefty amount of 15M sa structure pa lang ha. :)And if ever they pushes through with the original plan, it's really gonna be huge and something NEW for Butuan.
My source told me to wait till everything's finalized. So for the meantime, my lips are sealed. :)

unsa kaha ni nga buy out??:)

hmmmmm...15 Million for a structure?.....if that 7 storey Carl Patricks..ma buy out from its present owner Metrobank...mao kaha ni???...too small ra pod 15 M for that

or another totally new structure?^^

haay....my fingers annd even my toes are crossed..:):)^^

mao lagi suprised jud kaayo ni si msbunny.. pero pede man sad niya i pm sa ato...

promise msbunny, dili namo i ikalat ng gud news.... Please i pm sa amo.... :)

unsa kaha ni nga buy out??:)

hmmmmm...15 Million for a structure?.....if that 7 storey Carl Patricks..ma buy out from its present owner Metrobank...mao kaha ni???...too small ra pod 15 M for that

or another totally new structure?^^

haay....my fingers annd even my toes are crossed..:):)^^

:hahaha: pikilid mga animals....:hahaha: filino, pakilid diha..:hahaha: wala may karne sa pancit cantoon brownislander... puro mga udong ra oi... aw nodols diay.... hehehehe... ayaw ng payless ha.. dapat lucky me pancit cantoon.... :hahaha:

Lami pud baya ang Payless in fairness...Labi na ang kalamansi flavor hehehe...Naa baya na diri sa Toronto.

Uniform lagi silag dance steps...dupa-dupa hehehe

The Dance presentations by the different Lodges and the sisters and even the kids. See, there is nothing Mysterious about Masonry.:)

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Naa ko mga kaila sa Tagum & Shangrila Lodges... naka attend ba sila? :)