Pila naman ka arilines ang nag operate sa Surigao? is it air bus type same in the Butuan? or ung mga bombader type lang.. ung maliit na plane?

3 na reg, pal, cebupac an zest but they are using small planes not the airbus type.

I hope Bislig or Tandag will have an operational airport. Kay lajo man jaoy mag byahe from Tandag to Surigao so i think they used to take via Butuan. So some people from Agusan del Sur and Surigao del Sur mag via Butuan sila kay murag duol ra man nya accesible pa jud ang dalan tas of course ganahan sguro sila og dagku nga planes... I really prefer using big planes than smaller one... hadlok sakjan ang gagmay.

Correct kaw reg. Gatunga mga tag sur sur. Those who belong to CARCANMADCARLAN (municipalities of Carrascal, Cantilan, Madrid, Carmen and Lanuza) are nearer to Surigao City, so they go via SC. Then From Cortez, Tandag and the rest, they go via Agusan Sur to Butuan city.

I don't think big jets like a319 can land at surigao. maiksi lang ang runway, plus there are hills and mountains surrounding it, making landing a bit tricky.

Actually the Surigao Airport is already capable of handling big jets but its the volume of passengers and cargo which is making airlines decide not to use them kay alkansi. There is also no problem with landing since the usual approach is coming in from the coast which is an open approach.

Its simply economics. If passenger and cargo volume in Surigao will pick up to profitably use big jets, then the airlines will do so.

Actually the Surigao Airport is already capable of handling big jets but its the volume of passengers and cargo which is making airlines decide not to use them kay alkansi. There is also no problem with landing since the usual approach is coming in from the coast which is an open approach.

Its simply economics. If passenger and cargo volume in Surigao will pick up to profitably use big jets, then the airlines will do so.

i agree. tana magamit ang PAL or Cebu Pac nan jets sa isa sa ila flight sa city maski twice a week nga flight using jets and the rest gagmay na.

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/ATR_72.jpg

As what I've heard Cebu Pacific will use their ATR 72 - Twin Turboprop Passenger Aircraft for Surigao - Cebu route. 72 seater sya.

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/zestair.jpg

As for Zest Airways, they will use their (Modern Ark 60) MA 60 aircraft made in China. 50-60 seater ini cja. Inday kun ok ini sakyan.

Pics of Cebu Pacific Aircraft ATR 72-500 and its features(got this from cebupacific website)

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_interior.jpg
ATR 72-500 Interior

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_seating.jpg
The ATR 72-500 has 72 seats, 1 galley and 1 lavatory

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_cockpit.jpg
The ATR cockpit is state-of-the-art technology

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_cross_section.jpg
The ATR cabin is 9 inches wider than the Q300 and Q400

Pics of Cebu Pacific Aircraft ATR 72-500 and its features(got this from cebupacific website)

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_interior.jpg
ATR 72-500 Interior

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_seating.jpg
The ATR 72-500 has 72 seats, 1 galley and 1 lavatory

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_cockpit.jpg
The ATR cockpit is state-of-the-art technology

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/atr_cross_section.jpg
The ATR cabin is 9 inches wider than the Q300 and Q400

i heard sab from a friend na friend ang inchrge sa cebupac office diri sa surigao, jet daw ang gamiton sa cebu-surigao route. how true?

i heard sab from a friend na friend ang inchrge sa cebupac office diri sa surigao, jet daw ang gamiton sa cebu-surigao route. how true?

Ok, makit-an lang nato na ugma.

Ok, makit-an lang nato na ugma.

so go go go na jud sila ugma?

Naa sa website nila kung unsan airplane ang ila gamiton. sulay gali mo og pabook.

so go go go na jud sila ugma?

13 man diba?, unsa man baya? :bash:
:lol:

Hey guys,

Please pray for Yoncha (Edison Lee and his wife) having a car accident. Pumanaw sila pareho. A condolences to their family.

Hey guys,

Please pray for Yoncha (Edison Lee and his wife) having a car accident. Pumanaw sila pareho. A condolences to their family.

OMG! :ohno: confirm jud d ay reg na sila ang sakay?

13 man diba?, unsa man baya? :bash:
:lol:

nakatugpa na jud ganina ang cebupac sa local news lang nako nabati. dont know lang what type of aircraft ila gamit.

Surigao City Hosts 14th CARAGA BUSINESS CONFERENCE
Written by surigaonon admin


Surigao City, Surigao del Norte-The city and provincial governments of Surigao, and the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) with the Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry with assistance from USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao will be hosting this year’s 14th CARAGA BUSINESS CONFERENCE on November 28, 2008 at Hotel Tavern Surigao, Surigao City. The will bring together the business executives, political leaders and decision makers, and Philippine Chamber of Commerce officers for a one-day conference.


This year’s theme, “Uniting Caraga in These Testing Times”, fosters a challenge to both the public and private sector to join efforts in advancing partnerships in the region during an impending economic crisis in 2009. Main topics are resolving tax-related issues with the Bureau of Internal Revenue and cementing relationships with local government units and their counterpart business community.
“The tax issues came to the forefront after the recent struggle of Northern Mindanao businessmen with Region X BIR Director Mustapha Gandarosa who was accused to have harassed Cagayan de Oro businessmen. The conference organizers have now invited Atty. Marcelinda Omila-Yap, Caraga region BIR Director to help improve lines of communication between the BIR and the Caraga businessmen, “ said Johann Jake B. Miranda, President of the SCC, recipient of PCCI’s 2008 Most Outstanding Chamber in Mindanao award.

The conference will also showcase best practices in public and private partnerships between the Naga local government unit and the Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Alberto Casio, President of Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce & Industry will be on hand to present their key programs to the delegates.

Mr. Miranda also said that the region-wide business conference normally held before the national Philippine Business Conference in Manila was fittingly held this time in November since the nation is facing a wave of economic crisis in 2009. Appropriately, the highlights of the just concluded 34th Philippine Business Conference held last October 20-22, 2008 in Manila, will be disseminated to the conference participants.

To ensure participation from the local government units, the conference organizers sought the assistance of DILG Secretary Ronaldo V. Puno to urge local government officials to join in this undertaking as public-private partnerships will be forged and sealed with a Memorandum of Understanding between each LGU and its corresponding business community.
The next day, participants will visit nearby Dinagat Island province for a tour of San Jose, its municipal capital, to showcase the tourism potentials and investment opportunities in the province.

Caraga is composed of the provinces of Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur and the newly-created province of Dinagat Islands. The cities of Butuan, Surigao, Bislig, Cabadbaran, Bayugan and the municipalities of Cantilan, Bayugan, Prosperidad, San Francisco and San Jose will be represented by their local officials and business chambers.

According to the National Statistical Coordinating Board (NSCB), Caraga belongs to the poorest of the poor regions and it’s economy still lags behind those of other regions. Caraga is largely dependent on logging and mining operations. Mr. Miranda added, “While remaining to be one of the poorest regions in the Philippines, Caraga has the greatest potential for economic success. We have vast natural resources in agriculture, logging, mining and fisheries primed for development. A business-friendly atmosphere and peaceful political climate in the region will help Caraga attract large-scale investments now and in the future.”


TENTATIVE PROGRAM



November 26, Wednesday

08:00 am
Opening of Exhibit


November 28, Friday

Time
Activity
Status/ Remarks

07:00-9:00 am
Registration


9:00-9:30 am
Opening Ceremonies



Call to Order

Mr. Johann Jake B. Miranda, President, Surigao CCI


Opening Statement

Mr. Juanito M. Mendoza III, Regional Governor, PCCI Eastern Mindanao


09:45-10:00 am
The 13th Caraga Business Conference Review

Resource Speaker: Ms. Jocelyn F. Yee, President, Butuan-Agusan Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc.



MORNING TOPIC: RESOLVING BIR ISSUES


10:00-10:30 am
Introduction of Speaker

“Buying and Selling Real Estate in Caraga and its Tax Implications”

<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Speaker: Mr. Hospicio T. Suralta, Jr., Trustee -Butuan City Chamber of Commerce & Industry


10:30-11:00 am
Introduction of Speaker

“Resolving BIR Issues Amicably and Fairly”

<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Speaker: Atty. Jetro M. Sabariaga, Deputy Chief, Legal Division,

Bureau of Internal Revenue


11:00-11:30 am
Open Forum

Moderator: Rev. Solomon B. Bilaeon, President –Agusan del Sur Chamber of Commerce & Industry


11:30-12:00 am
Break-out sessions with local BIR executives


12:00-1:00pm










LUNCH BREAK

Presentation of Sponsor: Philex Mining Corporation

Resource Speaker: Mr. Walter Brown, Chairman, Philex Mining Corporation



34TH Philippine Business Conference Highlights, a multimedia presentation on important issues from the 34th PBC held last October 20-23, 2008 at Manila Hotel, City of Manila

Resource Speaker: Mr. Crisanto S. Frianeza, Secretary General, Philippine Chamber of Commerce & Industry







AFTERNOON TOPIC: CEMENTING LGU AND BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS


1:00-1:45 pm
Introduction of Speaker

The Naga City LGU and Metro Naga CCI Partnership

<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Speaker: Mr. Alberto R. Bercasio, President, Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce & Industry


1:45-2:15 pm
Introduction of Speaker

“Surigao City LGU and Surigao City Partnership”

<!--[if !supportLists]-->· <!--[endif]-->Speaker: Hon. Alfonso S. Casurra, Mayor, Surigao City


2:15-2:45 pm
Open Forum

Moderator: Ms. Annie O. Ty, Trustee, Tandag Chamber of Commerce & Industry


2:45-3:00 pm
Launching of Surigao del Norte and Province of Dinagat Islands One Town One Product (OTOP), Signing of Memorandum of Commitment, and Simultaneous Presentation of OTOP Highlights


3:00-3:30 pm
Tourism Highlight of Caraga Region

Speaker: Dir. Leticia D.C. Tan, Regional Director, Department of Tourism Caraga Region


4:00 pm
CONCLUDING PLENARY & SPEECHES

Reading of Conference Resolutions

Ms. Elena Haw, Vice-President PCCI Mindanao

Hon. Robert Ace S. Barbers, Provincial Governor, Surigao del Norte


7:00 pm
Welcome Dinner and Fellowship Night





November 29, Saturday

6:30-7:00 am
Assembly at Surigao Boulevard


7:00-7:30 am
Boat to San Jose, Dinagat Island Province


8:00 am
Tour of Eagle Shrine, San Jose, Dinagat Island Province


10:00 am
Brunch at Bita-og Island


1:00 pm
Return to Surigao City





Conference Design:

The conference tables will be arranged assembly-style with microphones at each table
Conference area is Wi-fi. You can bring your laptops
Island tour to Dinagat Island is free of charge and lunch is sponsored.

Surigao Boulevard Development Authority
Written by Jake Miranda

The Surigao Boulevard has long been identified for progressive development and regulation. Even before all the illegal stalls and squatters littered the area, concerned members of the business community came up with a plan to create a council to control the activities at the boulevard. Soon after, in May 2006 during a meeting with city officials, members of the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. presented a concept paper. Much of the ideas came from the organizational basis of the Metro Manila Development Authority. The following text forms part of that plan.

The Vision

The Surigao Boulevard shall be an esplanade that stretches 1,800 meters along the seawall from the wharf’s lighthouse to Diez St. It shall serve as the focal display of what Surigao has to offer in competitiveness in the business and tourism industries. It shall be home to cozy restaurants, cafes, hotels, museums, and other tourist related businesses. Periodically it shall become the site of cultural and tourism events for of the City.

The Need for a Council

The goals are to maintain and promote cost effective and orderly development and
development patterns throughout the Surigao Boulevard, to maintain and enhance the quality of life within the area, and to prevent and eliminate blight and resist deterioration of this area. The responsibility for implementation of these objectives ultimately depends on cohesive efforts by and between a variety of entities including, but not limited to: the public, existing owners and operators of businesses located in the area, prospective investors and developers, and the City Council.

The Surigao Boulevard Development Authority

The Surigao Boulevard Development Authority shall be created through a local city resolution adopted by all councilors and consequently approved by the Mayor. It shall perform planning, monitoring and coordinative functions, and in the process exercise regulatory and supervisory authority over the delivery of services within the Surigao Boulevard area without diminution of the autonomy of the local government units concerning purely local matters.

There shall be fifteen (15) key members of the SBDA.

A Chairman, who is appointed by the City Mayor, heads the SBDA. The Chairman shall:

(a) Execute the policies and measures approved by the SBDA and be responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day management of the operations of the SBDA;

(b) Engage the services of experts/consultants either on full time or part-time basis, as may be required in the performance of his functions and duties as may be determined by Council;

(c) Prepare the annual budget and projects for the operations of the SBDA for the submission to the Council;

(d) Submit for consideration of the Council such other duties and measures as he may deemed necessary to carry out the purposes of the SBDA;

(e) Prepare an annual report on the accomplishments of the SBDA at the close of each calendar year for submission to the Council and to the City Mayor; and

(g) Perform such other duties as may be assigned to him by the City Mayor or by the Council.

The composition of the Council shall be:

Representative from the City Tourism Office
Representative from the City Health Office/Health Department
Representative from the City Treasurer’s Office
Representative from the Fire Department
Representative from the Engineering Department
Representative from the Police Department
Representative from the City Traffic Office
Representative from the Assessment Department
Representative from Barangay Taft
Representative from the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(5) Representatives from the owners and operators of businesses operating in the boulevard
all appointed by the City Mayor.

Meetings

Meetings of the SBDA Council shall be held quarterly at a designated place and time as approved by the Council.
Costs incurred to stage such meetings shall be sourced from the SBDA funding.
All registered business and lot owners and operators shall be invited to join the meetings as audience but will not have voting rights during key decision processes.
Funding

For the initial operation of the SBDA a fund appropriation of One Hundred Thousand (P100,000.00) is required. This may be obtained through the City government or through a third-party grant. Future sources of revenue include contribution from participating businesses, fines, fees and charges.

Services

The services include: (1) Development planning: (2) Transportation and traffic management: (3) Solid waste disposal and management: (4) Sewerage management: (5) Urban renewal, zoning, land use planning and shelter services; and (6) Health sanitation, urban protection and pollution control and public safety.

Development Planning - which includes the preparation of medium and long term development plans; the development evaluation and packaging of projects; investment programming and coordination as well as the monitoring of plans, program, project implementation.
Transport and Traffic Management – which includes the formulation, coordination and monitoring of policies, standards, programs and projects to rationalize the existing transport operations, infrastructure requirements, the use of thoroughfares; and promotion of safe and convenient movement of persons, goods and regulate road users; administration and implementation of all traffic enforcement operations, traffic engineering services and traffic education programs.
Solid Waste Disposal and Management - which includes formulation and implementation of policies, standards, programs and projects for proper and sanitation waste disposal intended to reduce, reuse, and recycle solid waste.
Sewerage management - which includes the formulation and implementation of policies, standards, rules and regulations, programs and projects for an integrated drainage and sewerage system.
Urban Renewal, Zoning and Land Use Planning and Shelter Services – which includes the formulation, adoption and implementation of policies, standards, rules and regulations, programs and projects to rationalize and optimize urban land use and provide direction to urban growth and expansion, the rehabilitation and development of slum and blighted areas, and the provision of necessary social services.
Health and Sanitation, Urban Protection and Pollution Control – which includes the formulation and implementation of policies, rules and regulations, standards, programs and projects for the promotion and safeguarding of the health and sanitation of the area and for the enhancement of ecological balance and the prevention, control and abatement of environmental pollution.
Public Safety – which includes the formulation and implementation of programs and policies and procedures to achieve public safety, especially the preparedness for preventive or rescue operations during times of calamities and disasters such as conflagrations, earthquake, flood and tidal waves; and coordination and mobilization of resources and the implementation for rehabilitation and relief operations in coordination with national agencies concerned.
Priority Projects

Removal and relocation of squatters and illegal settlers
Proper zoning of businesses and other establishments
Landscaping and tree-planting activities
Enhancement of security procedures
The conduct of periodic cultural events in the area.


source: http://surigaonon.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7&Itemid=9

OO kay nabasahan man nako sa Butuan Thread...

OMG! :ohno: confirm jud d ay reg na sila ang sakay?

Hey guys,

Please pray for Yoncha (Edison Lee and his wife) having a car accident. Pumanaw sila pareho. A condolences to their family.

News article from surigaotoday.blogspot.com

Tubay town cops investigate vehicular accident

BUTUAN CITY (November 13) – On Tuesday (November 11) at 7:25 in the evening at the National Highway of Purok-1, Barangay Doña Rosario, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, one unit Isuzu D-Max pick up color blue with Plate Number KCY 303 driven by Edison Lee y Miranda,while traveling from Surigao City bound for Butuan City, upon reaching at the abovementioned place, accidentally bumped to a ten-wheeler truck color blue with Plate Number PDK 814 loaded with falcata logs which resulted to the instantaneous death of the driver Edison M. Lee and one passenger identified as Charade Tan, both of legal age.

Initial investigation disclosed that the ten-wheeler truck was on parking while having a repair of its wheels when the said Izusu D-Max approaches heading towards Butuan City and accidentally bumped the rear portion of the ten-wheeler truck.

Upon arrival of the responding PNP elements of Tubay Municipal Police Station, the driver and the crew of the ten-wheeler truck were no longer found. Tubay Municipal Police Station is still conducting investigation of the incident. (PO3 Rene Boy Ocares Bernaldez, PNP-PRO-13)

I knew it the moment i heard the news, I just did not know if Yoncha was the husband or wife.

Get this; I got to meet and was introduced to the couple (god bless their souls) at around 5 pm of that day (Nov. 11) at the Luneta park here in Surigao by one of their client.

Jeez I have goosebumps right now.

nakatugpa na jud ganina ang cebupac sa local news lang nako nabati. dont know lang what type of aircraft ila gamit.

Jari na, pasensya na medyo blurred sanan daku karajaw ya nako maresize an pics pero sige rakan lamang. Confirmed gajud na an ila tagamit na aircraft an ATR. I heard na last 2 weeks pa ini naedeliver sa CEB. Bag-o pa gajud.

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/IMAG0313.jpg

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/IMAG0317.jpg
(From left to right: Vice Gov. Noel Catre, Mayor Pons Casurra, CEB Director for Passenger Sales Mr. Gary Cruz, BM Milva Garcia, BM Victor Borja, and BM Nene Edera)

I knew it the moment i heard the news, I just did not know if Yoncha was the husband or wife.

Get this; I got to meet and was introduced to the couple (god bless their souls) at around 5 pm of that day (Nov. 11) at the Luneta park here in Surigao by one of their client.

Jeez I have goosebumps right now.


Kanus-a man sila na-accident?

OMG! :ohno: confirm jud d ay reg na sila ang sakay?

condolences to their family and may their souls rest in peace.

Jari na, pasensya na medyo blurred sanan daku karajaw ya nako maresize an pics pero sige rakan lamang. Confirmed gajud na an ila tagamit na aircraft an ATR. I heard na last 2 weeks pa ini naedeliver sa CEB. Bag-o pa gajud.

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/IMAG0313.jpg

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/IMAG0317.jpg
(From left to right: Vice Gov. Noel Catre, Mayor Pons Casurra, CEB Director for Passenger Sales Mr. Gary Cruz, BM Milva Garcia, BM Victor Borja, and BM Nene Edera)

finally. next, zest air come december.

Jari na, pasensya na medyo blurred sanan daku karajaw ya nako maresize an pics pero sige rakan lamang. Confirmed gajud na an ila tagamit na aircraft an ATR. I heard na last 2 weeks pa ini naedeliver sa CEB. Bag-o pa gajud.

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/IMAG0313.jpg

http://invhictus.googlepages.com/IMAG0317.jpg
(From left to right: Vice Gov. Noel Catre, Mayor Pons Casurra, CEB Director for Passenger Sales Mr. Gary Cruz, BM Milva Garcia, BM Victor Borja, and BM Nene Edera)

haaay salamat, atleast airport na jud ang surigao airport. :lol: :bash: :lol:

anyway, looks so nice man sad sija. how about sa load nan mga passengers sa maiden flight nila hamok ba?

tagatabokako[/SIZE] link=topic=317.msg10219#msg10219 date=1226558944]
the inaugural flight pix:

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103094_2382.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103096_4255.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103095_3324.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103097_5192.jpg


source: surigaocity furom. a million thanx to tagatabokako




We were informed that by January, PAL will change its plane for manila-surigao with a bigger one. Obviously, confident sila sa kadaghanon nan pasahero and cargo. A testament that indeed our city have come a long way.



this is good news indeed. :banana: :banana: :banana: wew! sana totoo nga! pero bakit wala ang PAL sa maiden flight nan CebuPac. hmmmmm na intrega ko!

@filino, nastorya nako an in-charge sa Cebu Pacific dri, 64 ra an nakasakay going to Cebu kahapon. Although fully booked daw sila pero naay uban ya makdajon pagsakay..

@filino, nastorya nako an in-charge sa Cebu Pacific dri, 64 ra an nakasakay going to Cebu kahapon. Although fully booked daw sila pero naay uban ya makdajon pagsakay..

pila man baja ang capacity nan plane? daghan na iton 64 hu!

pila man baja ang capacity nan plane? daghan na iton 64 hu!

72 seater an ATR. 76 an Q400 sa PAL Express.

tagatabokako[/SIZE] link=topic=317.msg10219#msg10219 date=1226558944]
the inaugural flight pix:

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103094_2382.jpg

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103096_4255.jpg

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103095_3324.jpg

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v370/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30103097_5192.jpg


source: surigaocity furom. a million thanx to tagatabokako




We were informed that by January, PAL will change its plane for manila-surigao with a bigger one. Obviously, confident sila sa kadaghanon nan pasahero and cargo. A testament that indeed our city have come a long way.



this is good news indeed. :banana: :banana: :banana: wew! sana totoo nga! pero bakit wala ang PAL sa maiden flight nan CebuPac. hmmmmm na intrega ko!


Bitaw! wala kahpon ang PAL, nganu man kaha?

source: surigaocity furom. a million thanx to tagatabokako


[quote author=rod link=topic=317.msg10229#msg10229 date=1226576319]

We were informed that by January, PAL will change its plane for manila-surigao with a bigger one. Obviously, confident sila sa kadaghanon nan pasahero and cargo. A testament that indeed our city have come a long way.



this is good news indeed. :banana: :banana: :banana: wew! sana totoo nga! pero bakit wala ang PAL sa maiden flight nan CebuPac. hmmmmm na intrega ko!


Bitaw! wala kahpon ang PAL, nganu man kaha?

I heard na nadaut daw gahapon an aircraft. Kuman pod kay bagyo man, cancelled na pod. Can anybody confirm this report.

72 seater an ATR. 76 an Q400 sa PAL Express.

with a load of 64 passengers for 72 seater plane? what you think guyz! sana tuloy tuloy na ito.

I heard na nadaut daw gahapon an aircraft. Kuman pod kay bagyo man, cancelled na pod. Can anybody confirm this report.

Oo kuman waya flight kay jaon bagyo.

Oo kuman waya flight kay jaon bagyo.

cancelled ba tanan flights from cebu and surigao?

cancelled ba tanan flights from cebu and surigao?

Kuman na adlaw na cancel an mga flights, inday lamang sa iban na lugar, hope na ma-resume na ni ugma :)

The deepest condolence to Edison Lee and Charade Sia..They are my chaptermate sa UAP-sugbu..They two are topnotch architects and a pride of our community. They designed the SRBC MALL, Proposed Srbc buildings,etc..We all fascinated with their modern building designs .Aya pa lamang kami magkameet ani..:ohno: To the UAP Surigao And Butuan Chapter,we are proud of you both kon hain man galing kamo kuman.Pls contunue to pray for them that they will now rest in peace.


From edison's sister

funeral announcement guys.. (As of november 13)

Wake Service and Last Respects for Edison and charade:

their bodies will arrive tomorrow morning in Cebu then dal-on na
straight sa Sacred Heart Chapel A..their bodies will stay there for a
while.. we still haven't decided yet kung when sila e-lubong..:( i
will just add some info soon....
God bless you all!

Watch Edison And Charade-Memory Lane
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j0Wsh6IEG4&NR=1

blackbird....here

blackbird....here

Hi blackbird :) !WELCOME!

hamay sakto jaon black bird o black spider?:)

Lighting of luneta park will be on december 1.

inter highschool choir competition on december 10 at the convention center.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (Misyonaryo el Sagrado Corazon MSC) centennial celebrations December 10 -13.

hamay sakto jaon black bird o black spider?:)

Lighting of luneta park will be on december 1.

inter highschool choir competition on december 10 at the convention center.

Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (Misyonaryo el Sagrado Corazon MSC) centennial celebrations December 10 -13.

Hi, sir Rally,:) just wanna know what preparations is the city doing for the lighting of the park this xmas? I saw the kiosk and its being outlined with ropelights and its a good to look at i just dont like the colors.hehe..Here in Cebu kay nibarog na an xmas tree nan Mlhuillier sa Fuente circle and know what? ninggamay na cya unlike before na very ornate and full of decorations..gamay raguro an budget..:bash:hehehe.anyway, im planning to spend my xmas there in the city..and regarding the job, i still have to think about it pa but im not closing my door on it.thank you!:cheers:

Hi, sir Rally,:) just wanna know what preparations is the city doing for the lighting of the park this xmas? I saw the kiosk and its being outlined with ropelights and its a good to look at i just dont like the colors.hehe..Here in Cebu kay nibarog na an xmas tree nan Mlhuillier sa Fuente circle and know what? ninggamay na cya unlike before na very ornate and full of decorations..gamay raguro an budget..:bash:hehehe.anyway, im planning to spend my xmas there in the city..and regarding the job, i still have to think about it pa but im not closing my door on it.thank you!:cheers:

Mike, the kiosk is usually decorated by SRBC. Then different NGOs GOs and companies adopt a tree to decorate/ light up. They donate the Christmas Lights while the City Govt. will do the work of installing. Hmmm, PM ko mike when your here, 2 bottles ta.:banana:

guys, don't forget to take pics of the park when lighted at night hehehe.

The Supreme Court voting 7-5 declared unconstitutional the 16 laws converting 16 municipalities into cities. In Caraga, the affected LGUs are Tandag, Surigao del Sur; Bayugan, Agusan del Sur and Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte.:ohno:

caraga region is back to only 3 cities. i think caraga is one of the regions in the country that has few cities.

here's the full text.

'Cityhood Laws unconstitutional'
By Mike Frialde Updated November 19, 2008 12:00 AM


A series of laws passed last year that converted 16 municipalities nationwide into cities was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court yesterday.

The SC ruled that the so-called “Cityhood Laws” violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution.

Last March 11, the League of Cities of the Philippines asked the SC to declare unconstitutional the conversion into cities of the 16 municipalities, namely Baybay, Leyte; Bogo, Cebu; Naga, Cebu; Catbalogan, Samar; Lamitan, Basilan; Mati, Davao Oriental; Bayugan, Agusan del Sur; Borongan, Eastern Samar; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Tabuk, Kalinga; Tandag, Surigao del Sur; El Salvador, Misamis Oriental; Carcar, Cebu; Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; Tayabas, Quezon; and Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte.

In its petition, the LCP said the laws creating the new cities are void for violating the provision of Republic Act 7160, the Local Government Code, requiring the municipalities to have a generated income of at least P100 million each for the last two consecutive years.

The law also required a municipality to have at least a population of 150,000 and a land area of 100 square kilometers before it can be converted into a city, the petition added.

The LCP said these requirements were not met when the representatives in Congress of these municipalities pushed for their conversion into cities.

“No province, city, municipality, or barangay may be created, divided, merged, abolished, or its boundary substantially altered, except in accordance with the criteria established in the local government code and subject to approval by a majority of the votes cast in a plebiscite in the political units directly affected,” read the petition, quoting the Constitution.

The 11th Congress (June 1998 to June 2001) enacted into law 33 bills which sought to convert 33 municipalities into cities. Congress, however, did not act on bills converting 24 other municipalities into cities.

During the 12th Congress, Congress passed Republic Act 9009 which took effect on June 30, 2001.

RA 9009 amended the Local Government Code by increasing the annual income requirement for the conversion of a municipality into a city from P20 million to P100 million.

After RA 9009 took effect, the House (June 2004 to June 2007) adopted Joint Resolution No. 29 which sought to exempt from the P100-million income requirement the 24 municipalities whose cityhood bills were not approved in the 11th Congress.

The 12th Congress ended without the Senate approving Joint Resolution No. 29.

i think the SC ruling is correct. the new requirements must be complied with strictly for cityhood conversion.

here's the full text.

'Cityhood Laws unconstitutional'
By Mike Frialde Updated November 19, 2008 12:00 AM


A series of laws passed last year that converted 16 municipalities nationwide into cities was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court yesterday.

The SC ruled that the so-called “Cityhood Laws” violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution.


The 12th Congress ended without the Senate approving Joint Resolution No. 29.

Any similar reversals among the unqualified provinces like Dinagat Islands?

Any similar reversals among the unqualified provinces like Dinagat Islands?

pending pa sa SC and case sa Dinagat. Ang issue sa ila is the population requirement since as alleged the certification as to its population was not from the NSO.

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source: surigaocity furom. a million thanx to tagatabokako




We were informed that by January, PAL will change its plane for manila-surigao with a bigger one. Obviously, confident sila sa kadaghanon nan pasahero and cargo. A testament that indeed our city have come a long way.



this is good news indeed. :banana: :banana: :banana: wew! sana totoo nga! pero bakit wala ang PAL sa maiden flight nan CebuPac. hmmmmm na intrega ko!




Kumusta man sab an passengers volume nan Cebu Pacific so far?

New airport to open near Siargao, the country's surfing capital
CHERYL M. ARCIBAL, GMANews.TV
10/15/2008 | 04:29 PM

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/127189/New-airport-to-open-near-Siargao-the-countrys-surfing-capital

SIARGAO ISLAND, Philippines – An airport is set to open near Siargao next year, allowing both foreign and local tourists to fly straight from Manila to the Philippines’ surfing capital.

Located in Del Carmen municipality, the Sayak Airport is currently being upgraded to meet international standards, local officials told Manila-based reporters. Del Carmen is near General Luna municipality in Siargao, where the famed “Cloud 9"—a big wave favored by surfers—usually occurs.

Costing an estimated P60 million, the airport upgrade involves extending the runway by 150 meters to comply with safety requirements.

Funds for the project were sourced from the national government since the tarmac extension is one of the many commitments promised by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in a State of the Nation Address.

Besides being expected to be fully operational early next year, Philippine Airlines has already made a promise to mount Manila-Surigao City-Siargao flights, Keem Felipe, General Luna mayor told reporters.

Asian Spirit is also looking to serve Sayak airport.

Foreign tourists generally prefer to fly straight to Siargao rather than changing planes to reach the destination, Romeo Edillor, the province’s tourism operations officer said.

Currently, the entire Surigao del Norte province—where Siargao is located—is visited by 120,000 foreign and local tourists, many of whom participate in Siargao’s national and international surfing competition every September.

This year, a local, 20-year Edito Alcala bested 47 foreign nationals from Australia, Indonesia, Japan, and the US. He was given $7,500 as prize money and Surigao del Norte province gave him another P100,000 as a bonus.

Felipe also said that to further boost the reputation of Siargao as a prime tourist destination, General Luna is cooking up other activities such as kayaking, wakeboarding, and scuba-diving, to attract other visitors besides surfers. - GMANews.TV



Any latest updates regarding Sayak Airport?

guys, don't forget to take pics of the park when lighted at night hehehe.




Last year, I was in Surigao City.......I saw superb an lightings na ilang gihimo sa luneta park...........shall I expect the same? or better than before?

The law also required a municipality to have at least a population of 150,000 and a land area of 100 square kilometers before it can be converted into a city, the petition added.

Omg, kung amuhon kini, dili na City ang Surigao CIty?:nuts::ohno:
Municipality of Surigao. ^^

Omg, kung amuhon kini, dili na City ang Surigao CIty?:nuts::ohno:
Municipality of Surigao. ^^

not necessarily. surigao city complied with all the requirements when it was converted into a city in 1970. the amended requirements in population and income i think, will not affect the city status of surigao because the amended requirement has no retroactive application.

Mike, the kiosk is usually decorated by SRBC. Then different NGOs GOs and companies adopt a tree to decorate/ light up. They donate the Christmas Lights while the City Govt. will do the work of installing. Hmmm, PM ko mike when your here, 2 bottles ta.:banana:

great idea of the different NGOs and companies of surigao city.

pending pa sa SC and case sa Dinagat. Ang issue sa ila is the population requirement since as alleged the certification as to its population was not from the NSO.

i think it is best for dinagat island to be a separate province from SDN. i just hope that by becoming a separate province will mean development/improvement (road network and infrastructure) of the entire island and not concentrate development to some selected municipalities, say san jose and dinagat only.

Any similar reversals among the unqualified provinces like Dinagat Islands?

no more. the law creating dinagat island province is the only one pending in the SC. the law passed by the board of ARMMM creating Shariff Kabunsuan province was recently declared by the SC as unconstitutional. hence, revert as part of the province of maguindanao.

Omg, kung amuhon kini, dili na City ang Surigao CIty?:nuts::ohno:
Municipality of Surigao. ^^


Nope, dugay ra na city ang Surigao, 1970 pa. lain pa an criteria adto na time, complied nan surigao adto. Jaon kuman bag-o na requirements RA 9009 an nagimpose, mga year 2002 bagan jaon na balaod.

Last year, I was in Surigao City.......I saw superb an lightings na ilang gihimo sa luneta park...........shall I expect the same? or better than before?


Hopefully, it will be better this year. But there were some trees that were removed when the perimeter wall was adjusted along San Nicolas St. so maybe, mugamay-gamay ang lights. but will see this coming december 1.

i think it is best for dinagat island to be a separate province from SDN. i just hope that by becoming a separate province will mean development/improvement (road network and infrastructure) of the entire island and not concentrate development to some selected municipalities, say san jose and dinagat only.

I have the same sentiment renvoi but my motives are not noble. I just dont want that orgnaization cum religious cult out there be again a factor in electing provincial officials. But the downside of this separation is that the development/improvement you mentioned renvoi, is not even on selected municipalities but on one family only.:bash:

I have the same sentiment renvoi but my motives are not noble. I just dont want that orgnaization cum religious cult out there be again a factor in electing provincial officials. But the downside of this separation is that the development/improvement you mentioned renvoi, is not even on selected municipalities but on one family only.:bash:

yes, i agree. so unfortunate but true.:bash::bash:

yes, i agree. so unfortunate but true.:bash::bash:


i second the motion...............nakakasira sa image nan surigaonon an mga singsingan and that's my opinion..........kaya ang nangyaring separation ng og dinagat sa SDN ay hindi natin kawalan.........sana nga buong pilipinas malaman na that dinagat is no longer part of SDN.

pending pa sa SC and case sa Dinagat. Ang issue sa ila is the population requirement since as alleged the certification as to its population was not from the NSO.

You mean the population is cult-based and not the actual residents of the islands? What about the income- is it sufficient to qualify it as a separate province? Still, this DI phenomena is for the Ripley's.......... and I would not believe it.:nuts:

Mangutana ra ako bahin sa kalsada pasingud sa del sur from norte ok ba?

I have the same sentiment renvoi but my motives are not noble. I just dont want that orgnaization cum religious cult out there be again a factor in electing provincial officials. But the downside of this separation is that the development/improvement you mentioned renvoi, is not even on selected municipalities but on one family only.:bash:


I think the original Surigaonons ( including me) are just as guilty for allowing this cult to change the future of Surigao. Surigao had a great future until this cult chopped this province. But what can I say? So we allowed the Ecleo's to take over us- like they have better education....oooops.... and what does it actually mean to all of us Surigaonons?........

Nope, dugay ra na city ang Surigao, 1970 pa. lain pa an criteria adto na time, complied nan surigao adto. Jaon kuman bag-o na requirements RA 9009 an nagimpose, mga year 2002 bagan jaon na balaod.

Ay oo bitaw, uman tag-bag-o man nila tuod?

Ay oo bitaw, uman tag-bag-o man nila tuod?

the annual income requirement was raised in order to restrain the "mad rush" of municipalities to convert into cities for the sole purpose of securing a higher IRA. the new income requirement took effect in 2001.

i second the motion...............nakakasira sa image nan surigaonon an mga singsingan and that's my opinion..........kaya ang nangyaring separation ng og dinagat sa SDN ay hindi natin kawalan.........sana nga buong pilipinas malaman na that dinagat is no longer part of SDN.

My wife is local elected official in one of the municipalities of Dinagat Province and i told her, looy kamu mga lumad kay di gajud mulambo ijo probinsya, jaon ra ila pamilya an mulambo. But then again, can you imagine if we will have another governor or congresman from that group or at least who owe his/her election to them. ayayay1:bash:

You mean the population is cult-based and not the actual residents of the islands? What about the income- is it sufficient to qualify it as a separate province? Still, this DI phenomena is for the Ripley's.......... and I would not believe it.:nuts:

The actual residents would not suffice so they included all the members. The thing is, only the Office of the Governor, then held by Lyndon Barbers, certified the complying population and not the NSO. I would not even believe that their income is already sufficient but Ill give them the benefit of doubt on that.

Mangutana ra ako bahin sa kalsada pasingud sa del sur from norte ok ba?

Ok na bulldog except for Claver to Carrascal, the famous nuventa road kay ya pa gihapon masemento.

I think the original Surigaonons ( including me) are just as guilty for allowing this cult to change the future of Surigao. Surigao had a great future until this cult chopped this province. But what can I say? So we allowed the Ecleo's to take over us- like they have better education....oooops.... and what does it actually mean to all of us Surigaonons?........

In a way you are correct Bricken Ridge but blame must equally fall on the politicians who tried to use the PBMA for their own vested political interest whihc is why it flourished. Why even national political figures do their pilgrimage to that so called " holy land" every election year to ask for their "blessing".

In the hometown of my wife, there was a time that the lumads could beat the singsingans during elections. This was when they were still united, pero tag oferan an iban nan trabaho and position in the government, so some families went with organization, adto in control na gajud sila. Tapos kuman hamok na gajud sila than the lumads so di na gajud madaya. there will always be collaborators who will profit form the situation .:bash:

hello guys, im finally back from a week of vacation.

welcome sa mga new members here na mga surigaonon.

too bad for the newly created na mga cities in caraga na unconstitutional daw. IMO, bagan d pud sila pa qualified same sa dinagat province. uman ato man sab pugson.

Hi blackbird :) !WELCOME!

hmmm is it black bird or black spider? :ohno:

Wala man tana problem Filino kung dili sila ma qualify the point there is mga tanga ang mga nag declare. It's a full of shame. Bagksak ngayon ang mga politics murag wala nay mga municipalities na mo tuo sa ilaha kay dapat giayo nila pag huna huna kung unsa maging output. Unsaon nalang karon ang dungog sa mga na convert sana into city? Puro sila palpak unya naa pod mistakes sa atong mga congressmen sa tagsa tagsa ka municipalities nga nag push to cityhood nga kabalo na baya sila na dili mo qualify ilang municipalities. Wala jud sila pulos... We had a conference kahapon diri sa among company and before me nag start naa litle introduction among head about putting up business in Philippines. They mentioned about the cityhood... kakahiya talaga. Ingon sila na are congress in PI realized how important daw ang mga bills lalo pag convert into city? Ingon sila na dapat daw active ilang mind before they implement og mag declare... hehehe putsaaaa kakahiya silang lahat.

hello guys, im finally back from a week of vacation.

welcome sa mga new members here na mga surigaonon.

too bad for the newly created na mga cities in caraga na unconstitutional daw. IMO, bagan d pud sila pa qualified same sa dinagat province. uman ato man sab pugson.

If those qualifications including population para ma convert into city ang municipalities, pas pas panganak mga iso...heheeh aron managhan tang tanan tas mahimo daun city injong lugar. Kung dili pa jud mo qualify kay gamay rag income ang injong lugar hala pas pas trabaho aron mo daghan ang kwarta....hehehehhe

Wala man tana problem Filino kung dili sila ma qualify the point there is mga tanga ang mga nag declare. It's a full of shame. Bagksak ngayon ang mga politics murag wala nay mga municipalities na mo tuo sa ilaha kay dapat giayo nila pag huna huna kung unsa maging output. Unsaon nalang karon ang dungog sa mga na convert sana into city? Puro sila palpak unya naa pod mistakes sa atong mga congressmen sa tagsa tagsa ka municipalities nga nag push to cityhood nga kabalo na baya sila na dili mo qualify ilang municipalities. Wala jud sila pulos... We had a conference kahapon diri sa among company and before me nag start naa litle introduction among head about putting up business in Philippines. They mentioned about the cityhood... kakahiya talaga. Ingon sila na are congress in PI realized how important daw ang mga bills lalo pag convert into city? Ingon sila na dapat daw active ilang mind before they implement og mag declare... hehehe putsaaaa kakahiya silang lahat.

regeex, as if you dont know our politics and our politicians. kung hiyaan man lang ang paguusapan, makapal pa sa "kubal" ang mga nawong anang mga tawhana. hehehe

anyway, the SC decision is not yet final, pwede pa mag appeal ang mga LGU's na affected ani and i knw they will move heaven and earth just to change the SC decision on this regard. one option is push the bill converting all provincial capitals into cities disregarding the qualification for the coversion of cityhood.

hmmm is it black bird or black spider? :ohno:

black spider filino......in my own opinion...sc will nullify the creation of dinagat province for not complying the legal requirements mandated by law,,,,,the problem with our politicians is that they are only protecting their vested interest and not for the benefit of the people......the ecleos in dinagat province wanted to separate from surigao del norte and siargao island for political reason...they will face a major problem in winning the election if siargao is included...for sure they will have less votes in siargao island which will hamper their political ambitions...the ecleos lost before from baby navarro although they have acquired majority votes from dinagat island...becoz of this, they want to separate from surigao del norte to win the election easily...the barbers were part of the plan to divide surigao del norte...lyndon barbers ignored the legal requirements and even supported the conversion of dinagat island into a province...good for him...he was lambasted in the last election

regeex, as if you dont know our politics and our politicians. kung hiyaan man lang ang paguusapan, makapal pa sa "kubal" ang mga nawong anang mga tawhana. hehehe

anyway, the SC decision is not yet final, pwede pa mag appeal ang mga LGU's na affected ani and i knw they will move heaven and earth just to change the SC decision on this regard. one option is push the bill converting all provincial capitals into cities disregarding the qualification for the coversion of cityhood.


its very seldom that the SC will reverse its decision so those cityhood asporations are good as dead. There is no more appeal, the most they can do is a Motion for REconsideration. The SC is the final arbiter.

The bill converting provincial capitals into cities is also good as dead in the light of the SC decision on the cityhood laws.

If those qualifications including population para ma convert into city ang municipalities, pas pas panganak mga iso...heheeh aron managhan tang tanan tas mahimo daun city injong lugar. Kung dili pa jud mo qualify kay gamay rag income ang injong lugar hala pas pas trabaho aron mo daghan ang kwarta....hehehehhe



@regjeex, dili ko kasabot ngano ang mga katawhan gusto pod mahimung city ang ilang lugar.dili mana klaro nga basihan nga mulambo ang tagsa2 ka mga kinabuhi sa matag lungsuranon.dugang padako noon na sa mga balayronon ilabina sa yuta ug mga utility bills.i remember maasin before they become a city, some of the businessmen are not in favor of becoming a city.time has come nahimu jud sila nga ciudad, ug tinood ang mga pangagpas sa mga negosyante nga musaka ang ilang mga balayronon.even a signage of a certain product fixed prior sa ilang cityhood pabayaran na, kung musiga ang signage dugang bayad pajud..entry sa mga investors dili man nila basihan kung ciudad na or dili basta ang opportunity mameet nila sa ilang bo-ot makuha muinvest jud na sila..tan-awa ang jollibee sa San Franz, ciudad ba ang sanfranz?,dili bida?, pero ang opportunity dako para sa JFC...i remember also Baybay(one of the 16 cities) in Leyte, usa ko sa mga nagpasabot sa pipila ka mga katawhan kung unsay mga kaayuhan ug dili kaayuhan isip usa ka ciudad..tan-awa napahamak pa sila...usahay mahimong garbo nato nga magpuyo ta sa usa ka kugar nga bibo, gahub ug daghang tawo.. ug naay apelyedo ang imong lungsod nga gpuy-an "city"..

its very seldom that the SC will reverse its decision so those cityhood asporations are good as dead. There is no more appeal, the most they can do is a Motion for REconsideration. The SC is the final arbiter.

The bill converting provincial capitals into cities is also good as dead in the light of the SC decision on the cityhood laws.

ic, thanks ral sa mga info. anyway ral, i've been out from surigao city the whole week, muzta man ang operation sa cebu pacific for surigao-cebu route?

i read sa other surigao city furom na PAL will be using an airbus this january for manila-surigao route, how true?

@regjeex, dili ko kasabot ngano ang mga katawhan gusto pod mahimung city ang ilang lugar.dili mana klaro nga basihan nga mulambo ang tagsa2 ka mga kinabuhi sa matag lungsuranon.dugang padako noon na sa mga balayronon ilabina sa yuta ug mga utility bills.i remember maasin before they become a city, some of the businessmen are not in favor of becoming a city.time has come nahimu jud sila nga ciudad, ug tinood ang mga pangagpas sa mga negosyante nga musaka ang ilang mga balayronon.even a signage of a certain product fixed prior sa ilang cityhood pabayaran na, kung musiga ang signage dugang bayad pajud..entry sa mga investors dili man nila basihan kung ciudad na or dili basta ang opportunity mameet nila sa ilang bo-ot makuha muinvest jud na sila..tan-awa ang jollibee sa San Franz, ciudad ba ang sanfranz?,dili bida?, pero ang opportunity dako para sa JFC...i remember also Baybay(one of the 16 cities) in Leyte, usa ko sa mga nagpasabot sa pipila ka mga katawhan kung unsay mga kaayuhan ug dili kaayuhan isip usa ka ciudad..tan-awa napahamak pa sila...usahay mahimong garbo nato nga magpuyo ta sa usa ka kugar nga bibo, gahub ug daghang tawo.. ug naay apelyedo ang imong lungsod nga gpuy-an "city"..

very well said!

its very seldom that the SC will reverse its decision so those cityhood asporations are good as dead. There is no more appeal, the most they can do is a Motion for REconsideration. The SC is the final arbiter.

The bill converting provincial capitals into cities is also good as dead in the light of the SC decision on the cityhood laws.

so true. the bill filed by congresswoman hoffer is good as dead. the requirements provided for in the LGC is the only guidelines in converting municipalities into cities.

So if that so, pedeng mag qualify and Cabadbaran of ADN and Tandag of SDS. But unfortunately, Bayugan will remain as municipality kay ang Prosperedad ang capital of ADS. Hmmm.

regeex, as if you dont know our politics and our politicians. kung hiyaan man lang ang paguusapan, makapal pa sa "kubal" ang mga nawong anang mga tawhana. hehehe

anyway, the SC decision is not yet final, pwede pa mag appeal ang mga LGU's na affected ani and i knw they will move heaven and earth just to change the SC decision on this regard. one option is push the bill converting all provincial capitals into cities disregarding the qualification for the coversion of cityhood.

I agree with you. Every municipalities have their own dreams and vision for their respected areas kay dungog nila na maging city ang ilang lugar.. a lot of reasons why gusto nila mag pa convert into city. Daghan man area na potential sa mga investors kay daghan mga crops, agricultural, aquaculture stuff like that... Agusan del sur and surigao naa sila potential compared to Leyte areas na IMO na gamay ra ang potential... my bro in law is from Calbayog City although he is a fil-am but he decided to live in Butuan kay wala jud potential ang ilang area gamay ra daw ang source. People as of today preferred to live in the city kay what is gusto nila cguro ang night life etc... wala tay mahimo kung mao na ila gusto kay dungog man lagi nila.

@regjeex, dili ko kasabot ngano ang mga katawhan gusto pod mahimung city ang ilang lugar.dili mana klaro nga basihan nga mulambo ang tagsa2 ka mga kinabuhi sa matag lungsuranon.dugang padako noon na sa mga balayronon ilabina sa yuta ug mga utility bills.i remember maasin before they become a city, some of the businessmen are not in favor of becoming a city.time has come nahimu jud sila nga ciudad, ug tinood ang mga pangagpas sa mga negosyante nga musaka ang ilang mga balayronon.even a signage of a certain product fixed prior sa ilang cityhood pabayaran na, kung musiga ang signage dugang bayad pajud..entry sa mga investors dili man nila basihan kung ciudad na or dili basta ang opportunity mameet nila sa ilang bo-ot makuha muinvest jud na sila..tan-awa ang jollibee sa San Franz, ciudad ba ang sanfranz?,dili bida?, pero ang opportunity dako para sa JFC...i remember also Baybay(one of the 16 cities) in Leyte, usa ko sa mga nagpasabot sa pipila ka mga katawhan kung unsay mga kaayuhan ug dili kaayuhan isip usa ka ciudad..tan-awa napahamak pa sila...usahay mahimong garbo nato nga magpuyo ta sa usa ka kugar nga bibo, gahub ug daghang tawo.. ug naay apelyedo ang imong lungsod nga gpuy-an "city"..

ic, thanks ral sa mga info. anyway ral, i've been out from surigao city the whole week, muzta man ang operation sa cebu pacific for surigao-cebu route?

i read sa other surigao city furom na PAL will be using an airbus this january for manila-surigao route, how true?


Ok man so far ang cebupac. I will be taking it myself this coming thursday. As for the PAL using bigger jets, i have no confirmation on that.

In a way you are correct Bricken Ridge but blame must equally fall on the politicians who tried to use the PBMA for their own vested political interest whihc is why it flourished. Why even national political figures do their pilgrimage to that so called " holy land" every election year to ask for their "blessing".

In the hometown of my wife, there was a time that the lumads could beat the singsingans during elections. This was when they were still united, pero tag oferan an iban nan trabaho and position in the government, so some families went with organization, adto in control na gajud sila. Tapos kuman hamok na gajud sila than the lumads so di na gajud madaya. there will always be collaborators who will profit form the situation .:bash:

I bet those "pilgrimages" ceased with the creation of Dinagat into a separate prov.

I heard similar stories about some lumads.... sounds like they are a dying breed....but poverty must have pushed them to sell their souls to the PBMA ;-)

black spider filino......in my own opinion...sc will nullify the creation of dinagat province for not complying the legal requirements mandated by law,,,,,the problem with our politicians is that they are only protecting their vested interest and not for the benefit of the people......the ecleos in dinagat province wanted to separate from surigao del norte and siargao island for political reason...they will face a major problem in winning the election if siargao is included...for sure they will have less votes in siargao island which will hamper their political ambitions...the ecleos lost before from baby navarro although they have acquired majority votes from dinagat island...becoz of this, they want to separate from surigao del norte to win the election easily...the barbers were part of the plan to divide surigao del norte...lyndon barbers ignored the legal requirements and even supported the conversion of dinagat island into a province...good for him...he was lambasted in the last election


I assume every Surigaonon knows about this political machinations and manuevering, not a smart thing to do, I suppose

I bet those "pilgrimages" ceased with the creation of Dinagat into a separate prov.

I heard similar stories about some lumads.... sounds like they are a dying breed....but poverty must have pushed them to sell their souls to the PBMA ;-)

You can bet your A_ _ Brick, that it will resume this 2009 leading to the 2010 elections. Even in the SONA of Gloria in excelsis special mention an dinagat province with a P100 million budget for circumferential road as a "birthday gift" (her very own words kana reg.)

Not poverty, more on selfishness and greed. the members of the cult are more deep in poverty.:bash: its a classic game of divide and rule. Also the lumads became discontented with their own leaders kay paglingkod nila, ila man sad kaugalingon interest ang gipalambo.

You can bet your A_ _ Brick, that it will resume this 2009 leading to the 2010 elections. Even in the SONA of Gloria in excelsis special mention an dinagat province with a P100 million budget for circumferential road as a "birthday gift" (her very own words kana reg.)

Ha, and I thought Gloria is decent.....must be her punishment to Surigaonons for not giving her enough votes......Her birthday gift will hasten Dinagat's deforestation.......this short woman's short-sighted vision of Dinagat is not lucrative in the long term.

Not poverty, more on selfishness and greed. the members of the cult are more deep in poverty.:bash: its a classic game of divide and rule. Also the lumads became discontented with their own leaders kay paglingkod nila, ila man sad kaugalingon interest ang gipalambo.

I agree.......... those vested interests comes handy when the going gets tough...........only, everyone will be losers in the end. Don't know much about the details but I already gave up on investing in that part of Surigao........until perhaps the PBMA is completely neutralized and the Ecleo's unseated....

visit the dinagat islands website and try to watch the promotional video of dinagat, makpalimbawot balahibo lagi ang mga gipanulti sa ila governor. murag akoy naulaw maminaw..... :bash: :ohno: :bash:

visit the dinagat islands website and try to watch the promotional video of dinagat, makpalimbawot balahibo lagi ang mga gipanulti sa ila governor. murag akoy naulaw maminaw..... :bash: :ohno: :bash:

Didto ko filino. mingaw man. Inday sab if they will take it lightly and welcome those who will register intheir forums and critic the PBMA, the Ecleos etc. basin i-ban ta sa admin didto.:lol: Notice the SOPA of the Governor? Thanking "Divine Master" Ruben Ecleo and then the Mommy congresswoman Glenda and then the members of the PBMA, in that order. he he he no mention of the people of Dinagat, no mention of God, aw jadto baja tood divine master.:bash:

here's one for the Late Night Show with Jay Leno:

headline of Surigao Balita (supposedly in circulation sa SDN SDS, inday lamang kay inin ato mga local publication buyanon kun mugawas an issue. its given office address is Barobo, SDS. 1st time iv read this newspaper kunohay.):

" Kong. Matugas mihatag ug mga Solar System sa mga Barangay"

he he he ka kuyba kay solar system naman gajud ipanhatag baja. akip kaha an earth? sin-o kaha an swertihan na barangay maka tag ija sa Jupiter?:banana:

heres more, on the same front page:

" Kongresista Romarate iyang ablihan ang Bachelor Degree"

Na ya ko kasabot kun uno inin bachelor degree na abrihan ni Kong. Tulonghaan kuno sa Bachelor Degree sa Mainit.:bash:

here's one for the Late Night Show with Jay Leno:

headline of Surigao Balita (supposedly in circulation sa SDN SDS, inday lamang kay inin ato mga local publication buyanon kun mugawas an issue. its given office address is Barobo, SDS. 1st time iv read this newspaper kunohay.):

" Kong. Matugas mihatag ug mga Solar System sa mga Barangay"

he he he ka kuyba kay solar system naman gajud ipanhatag baja. akip kaha an earth? sin-o kaha an swertihan na barangay maka tag ija sa Jupiter?:banana:

heres more, on the same front page:

" Kongresista Romarate iyang ablihan ang Bachelor Degree"

Na ya ko kasabot kun uno inin bachelor degree na abrihan ni Kong. Tulonghaan kuno sa Bachelor Degree sa Mainit.:bash:


ahehehehe!! kakuyba sad! nice one!

here's one for the Late Night Show with Jay Leno:

headline of Surigao Balita (supposedly in circulation sa SDN SDS, inday lamang kay inin ato mga local publication buyanon kun mugawas an issue. its given office address is Barobo, SDS. 1st time iv read this newspaper kunohay.):

" Kong. Matugas mihatag ug mga Solar System sa mga Barangay"

he he he ka kuyba kay solar system naman gajud ipanhatag baja. akip kaha an earth? sin-o kaha an swertihan na barangay maka tag ija sa Jupiter?:banana:

heres more, on the same front page:

" Kongresista Romarate iyang ablihan ang Bachelor Degree"

Na ya ko kasabot kun uno inin bachelor degree na abrihan ni Kong. Tulonghaan kuno sa Bachelor Degree sa Mainit.:bash:

grabe sab ka joker nan mga writers sa surigao balita pati solar system pwede na ipanhatag ni gov. pang ripley's ini na balita.

he he h e he...basi kulang sa adviser an reporter basi liwat ra ini sa kulohay ha ha ha ha:bash::bash::bash:

hope for embattled cities.

Embattled 'new cities' get hope from Puno
By Artemio Dumlao Updated November 25, 2008 12:00 AM


BAGUIO CITY – Embattled “new cities” whose status have recently been bungled by the Supreme Court’s ruling on their conversion as “unconstitutional” has a new hope with Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno.

Local government units are racing against time while finalizing their motion for reconsideration and convening local leaders down to the barangay level to catapult a solid stand for an SC reversal even as Puno had said that the high tribunal’s ruling is not yet final.

On Sunday, Batac City in Ilocos Norte mayor Jeffrey Nalupta met with all 43 barangay chairmen in his hometown to “properly brief them on the developments and its implications on us.”

This, as Ilocos Norte Gov. Michael Keon has also voiced out his disappointment with the SC ruling while Vice governor Wendell Chua, a Batac native, also vowed to fight back the ruling.

“We are very disappointed,” said Nalupta, ‘barangay officials fear the P1 million barangay development fund earmarked for each of the 43 villages here will perish in the air. “Very depressing,” he said.

Batac which has around 161 square kms. in area, has about 55,000 residents receiving P175 million in Internal Revenue Allotment.

Similarly, Tabuk City in Kalinga like Batac has created plantilla positions for its city courts, schools division and others are frowning over the SC decision. 

Puno, though, had said it is still premature for the mayors of the new cities to grumble over the decision and be disheartened.

Last Tuesday, the SC, in a decision penned by Justice Antonio Carpio, declared unconstitutional the conversion into cities of Baybay, Leyte; Bogo, Carcar and Naga, all in Cebu; Catbalogan, Samar; Tandag, Surigao del Sur; Tayabas, Quezon; Lamitan, Basilan; Tabuk, Kalinga; Bayugan, Agusan del Sur; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Mati, Davao Oriental; Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; Cabdbaran, Agusan del Norte; and El Salvador, Misamis Oriental.

The SC cited the cityhood grant to these places violated the equal protection clause of the Constitution in the conversion of municipalities into cities.

here's one for the Late Night Show with Jay Leno:

headline of Surigao Balita (supposedly in circulation sa SDN SDS, inday lamang kay inin ato mga local publication buyanon kun mugawas an issue. its given office address is Barobo, SDS. 1st time iv read this newspaper kunohay.):

" Kong. Matugas mihatag ug mga Solar System sa mga Barangay"

he he he ka kuyba kay solar system naman gajud ipanhatag baja. akip kaha an earth? sin-o kaha an swertihan na barangay maka tag ija sa Jupiter?:banana:

heres more, on the same front page:

" Kongresista Romarate iyang ablihan ang Bachelor Degree"

Na ya ko kasabot kun uno inin bachelor degree na abrihan ni Kong. Tulonghaan kuno sa Bachelor Degree sa Mainit.:bash:

if im not mistaken, it was the SNCAT. dili ba 4 yr courses man ang mga courses diha b4 but bec the administration of the school was given to TESDA mao ton mga vocational courses rakan, so kuman naningkamot cja na mabalik ang sa una.

Didto ko filino. mingaw man. Inday sab if they will take it lightly and welcome those who will register intheir forums and critic the PBMA, the Ecleos etc. basin i-ban ta sa admin didto.:lol: Notice the SOPA of the Governor? Thanking "Divine Master" Ruben Ecleo and then the Mommy congresswoman Glenda and then the members of the PBMA, in that order. he he he no mention of the people of Dinagat, no mention of God, aw jadto baja tood divine master.:bash:

jadto sa ila promotional video na b4 daw dili nila ma control ang illegal activities kay under pa sila sa SDN, kuman kontrolado na daw nila. :ohno: if i know! :bash:

jadto sa ila promotional video na b4 daw dili nila ma control ang illegal activities kay under pa sila sa SDN, kuman kontrolado na daw nila. :ohno: if i know! :bash:


ha ha ha ha ! of course, they are now in control. unwittingly admitted what everybody knows.:bash:

if im not mistaken, it was the SNCAT. dili ba 4 yr courses man ang mga courses diha b4 but bec the administration of the school was given to TESDA mao ton mga vocational courses rakan, so kuman naningkamot cja na mabalik ang sa una.

I assumed the same but you would not know by reading the artic:lol:le.

hope for embattled cities.

Embattled 'new cities' get hope from Puno
By Artemio Dumlao Updated November 25, 2008 12:00 AM


BAGUIO CITY – Embattled “new cities” whose status have recently been bungled by the Supreme Court’s ruling on their conversion as “unconstitutional” has a new hope with Supreme Court Chief Justice Reynato Puno.


This, as Ilocos Norte Gov. Michael Keon has also voiced out his disappointment with the SC ruling while Vice governor Wendell Chua, a Batac native, also vowed to fight back the ruling.

“We are very disappointed,” said Nalupta, ‘barangay officials fear the P1 million barangay development fund earmarked for each of the 43 villages here will perish in the air. “Very depressing,” he said.

Batac which has around 161 square kms. in area, has about 55,000 residents receiving P175 million in Internal Revenue Allotment.

Similarly, Tabuk City in Kalinga like Batac has created plantilla positions for its city courts, schools division and others are frowning over the SC decision. 



Asus, dili ra baja sa local revenue dili qualified, hasta sa population dili qualified.

The trouble with this new cities is that their increase in IRA by virtue of becoming a city is at the expense of the share of IRA of existing cities. Surigao City alone lost P32 million sa IRA because tag aportion sa new city.
But the main issue is this Whether or not they are qualified to become cities? Irrelevant jaon argument na nakabudget na sila, nake himo na nan plantilla positions etc. These things do not make them qualified.

Asus, dili ra baja sa local revenue dili qualified, hasta sa population dili qualified.

The trouble with this new cities is that their increase in IRA by virtue of becoming a city is at the expense of the share of IRA of existing cities. Surigao City alone lost P32 million sa IRA because tag aportion sa new city.
But the main issue is this Whether or not they are qualified to become cities? Irrelevant jaon argument na nakabudget na sila, nake himo na nan plantilla positions etc. These things do not make them qualified.

i agree! personally dili jud sila qualified ug makita man sab, uman pugson man gajud, why not wait for the exact time?

i agree! personally dili jud sila qualified ug makita man sab, uman pugson man gajud, why not wait for the exact time?

yeah, who knows maybe in 50 years time qualified na gajud sila

Asus, dili ra baja sa local revenue dili qualified, hasta sa population dili qualified.

The trouble with this new cities is that their increase in IRA by virtue of becoming a city is at the expense of the share of IRA of existing cities. Surigao City alone lost P32 million sa IRA because tag aportion sa new city.
But the main issue is this Whether or not they are qualified to become cities? Irrelevant jaon argument na nakabudget na sila, nake himo na nan plantilla positions etc. These things do not make them qualified.

agree. most if not all of this LGU's do not meet any of the requirements. wag na kasing ipilit.

yeah, who knows maybe in 50 years time qualified na gajud sila

:lol::lol:..paskang dugaya pod ana..:ohno:..conversion is political, so no for conversion..:)

agree. most if not all of this LGU's do not meet any of the requirements. wag na kasing ipilit.

lagi! so no small cities will also suffer. ok lang kung qualified talaga.

conversion from town to city is now clearly a political ambition of local politicians..(maski dili pwede pugson jud, for what?)

try to visit Tacloban City thread is another story, converting tacloban city into Highly Urbanized City (HUC)...same..:ohno:..

conversion from town to city is now clearly a political ambition of local politicians..(maski dili pwede pugson jud, for what?)

try to visit Tacloban City thread is another story, converting tacloban city into Highly Urbanized City (HUC)...same..:ohno:..

for posterity and credit? - The father/mother of X City
For re-election/election? - Vote for the father/mother of X City!
for history and legacy? - the father/mother of X City
for self satisfaction? - I am the father/mother of X City!
for bragging rights? - I gave birth to X City!
:bash::ohno::nuts::lol:

Kinsa may nag declare? This is going to be blamed sa nag declare to become a city. Kabalo baja sila na dili qualified dapat reject na nila. Mga bugo ning mga tao na naa sa congress... Dili man nga namugos ning mga tawhana or ning lugara IMO dakung ulaw ang nahitabo karon... so dapat blame tanan sa nag declare. Pag dili maka meet ang isang lugar sa qualification then, reject! that's it! nothing else.

Kinsa may nag declare? This is going to be blamed sa nag declare to become a city. Kabalo baja sila na dili qualified dapat reject na nila. Mga bugo ning mga tao na naa sa congress... Dili man nga namugos ning mga tawhana or ning lugara IMO dakung ulaw ang nahitabo karon... so dapat blame tanan sa nag declare. Pag dili maka meet ang isang lugar sa qualification then, reject! that's it! nothing else.

lagi, pakaulaw lang gyud.

I'll be in Taga-anan Surigao karon Jan. 3 - 8... mag conduct mig study sa among Integrated Coastal Resource Management... asa na dapit ang lugar? duol lang ba sa dinagat and siargao? pls help!!!

I'll be in Taga-anan Surigao karon Jan. 3 - 8... mag conduct mig study sa among Integrated Coastal Resource Management... asa na dapit ang lugar? duol lang ba sa dinagat and siargao? pls help!!!

Taganaan is about 20 minutes away from the City. If your coming in overland from Davao, you will reach Taganaan first before the City.

Siargao and Dinagat Islands are on the other side and across the sea. Dinagat depending on which municipality you will be going to, can be reached anywhere form 1 hour to 4 hours of sea travel. Siargao on the ohter hand depending on the vessel you will take will take you from 2 hours to 4 hours sea travel. Point of departure is of course Surigao City. Taganaan is part of the mainland.

Hope that helps.

I'll be in Taga-anan Surigao karon Jan. 3 - 8... mag conduct mig study sa among Integrated Coastal Resource Management... asa na dapit ang lugar? duol lang ba sa dinagat and siargao? pls help!!!

mag BYOP ka, basta, take my advice! :lol: :ohno: :lol:

guys chck this out:


http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/photocontestA3copy.jpg



MECHANICS

1. The contest is open to all who wish to complete. (Film & Digital Cameras)
2. Format – includes DIGITAL or FILM photographs.
3. Entries should be unmounted 8R color prints.
4. Entries must be candid photos and not posed.
5. Entries submitted should include the raw or unedited jpeg file.
6. The placement of identifying marks, such as names, addresses or any sign to insinuate information about the owner of the entry is strictly prohibited.
7. Photos taken before November 15, 2008 is not allowed.
8. Registration Fee of P150.00; Additional photo entries at P50.00 each.
9. Deadline for submission of entries: November 25, 2008.
10. Display of photos will be at the lobby of Hotel Tavern Surigao from November 26 to December 31, 2008.
11. Judging of the PHOTO CONTEST will be on November 28, 2008
12. Awarding of Prizes to winners will be at 9 pm, November 28, 2008 at Hotel Tavern Surigao.
13. Prizes are badges and non-cash items.
14. Photos should be about business in CARAGA and goes with the theme “Uniting CARAGA Through These Testing Times”
15. All entries must conform to the following specifications:
a. Jpeg / JPG format
b. No watermark
c. Color or Black white
d. No blended exposure, HDR, multiple exposures, noise reduction, blurring digital effects filters addition and subtraction of elements
e. All in camera effects are allowed like zooming, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, panning, stoboscopic etc
f. RGB curves, RGB levels, brightness & contrast are only allowed (global adjustments)
16. Registration of participants will be open. Please send your photos to Mr. Pancho Avelino, Hotel Tavern Surigao, Borromeo St., Surigao City with telephone number 086-8265080 or email at pancho@pcavelino.com.

source: http://www.surigaoislands.com/surigao/index.php?option=com_fireboard&Itemid=84&func=view&id=15&catid=7#15

Taganaan is about 20 minutes away from the City. If your coming in overland from Davao, you will reach Taganaan first before the City.

Siargao and Dinagat Islands are on the other side and across the sea. Dinagat depending on which municipality you will be going to, can be reached anywhere form 1 hour to 4 hours of sea travel. Siargao on the ohter hand depending on the vessel you will take will take you from 2 hours to 4 hours sea travel. Point of departure is of course Surigao City. Taganaan is part of the mainland.

Hope that helps.

ok ra... so duol ra ang tagaanan to city proper. Mga pila kaya magasto from surigao city to siargao? i mention daw ang mga types of vessel and how much... thanks daan...

mag BYOP ka, basta, take my advice! :lol: :ohno: :lol:

unsay BYOP? bring you own papa? hehehe...:lol::lol:

BYOP shak, Bring Your Own Pansit....

ok ra... so duol ra ang tagaanan to city proper. Mga pila kaya magasto from surigao city to siargao? i mention daw ang mga types of vessel and how much... thanks daan...



unsay BYOP? bring you own papa? hehehe...:lol::lol:


BYOP shak, Bring Your Own Pansit....

hahaha bring your own payong kay ting ulan na baya!

bag-o ra ku dwe.. wow ka gana na baja gajud ang surigao.. pde ko pa update sa surigao state collage of tech. new bldg.? waya nman tuho ako sa surigao kuman... gmingaw na karajaw ako... pag makit-an nako ang mga pics. ka ulion na dajon ako..:nuts::nuts::nuts:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/nuts2.gifhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/nuts2.gif

ono nmay itsura sa suyod sa metro surighau?..
hehe... jaoy mga stalls like sa mall??..

halo

bag-o ra ku dwe.. wow ka gana na baja gajud ang surigao.. pde ko pa update sa surigao state collage of tech. new bldg.? waya nman tuho ako sa surigao kuman... gmingaw na karajaw ako... pag makit-an nako ang mga pics. ka ulion na dajon ako..:nuts::nuts::nuts:http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/nuts2.gifhttp://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/smilies/nuts2.gif

welcome to this thread jacquez_02851. you can browse the previous thread of surigao, hamok pics didto.

oi... mga pila man magasto from taganaan to siargao or dinagat?

buenas diaz surigao del norte...

Jinchuan offers more for nickel mine -Manila
Jinchuan Group Ltd., China’s biggest nickel producer, has renewed interest in a joint venture to reopen the Nonoc nickel mine in southern Philippines and has even improved its offer, the trade secretary said on Wednesday.
“They had sent another offer which is an improvement of where there were before the talks collapsed,” Peter Favila told Reuters […]
UPDATE 1-CVMR hopes to seal Philippine nickel deal in weeks
Canada’s Chemical Vapour Metal Refining Inc. (CVMR) said on Friday it was close to finalising a deal with Philnico Industrial Corp. to reopen the Nonoc nickel mine in the south of the Philippines.
Nonoc has the capacity to produce 41,000 tonnes of nickel a year or 3 percent of world demand and its possible revival would […]
Canada’s Chemical Vapour Metal Refining Inc. (CVMR) to develop a 60,000 tonne-per-year integrated nickel mine in Philippine
CVMR has said that if talks on Nonoc, which has the capacity to produce 41,000 tonnes of nickel a year or 3 percent of world demand, were successful it would speed up the acquisition and building of the infrastructure for a large refinery.
The group has put an initial price tag of $3 billion on the […]
Gov’t, Philnico move to save Nonoc deal
THE GOVERNMENT and Philnico Industrial Corp. are engaged in a last ditch negotiations with Chinese investors to save the floundering Nonoc nickel mines rehabilitation project.
In a statement, Philnico president Evaristo Narvaez Jr. said the government has been trying to mediate between Philnico and representatives of Jinchuan Nonferrous Metals Corp. to iron out the kinks in […]
Jinchuan Nickel’s Philippine mine negotiations deadlock
Jinchuan Nickel Group’s proposed nickel mining project on Nonoc Island in the Philippines is on hold because its partner kept raising its terms on the back of a buoyant
nickel market, a company official said today.
The negotiations have been difficult in […]
Nonoc nickel mine talks hit price snag
Talks between China’s Jinchuan Group Ltd. and the Philippines’ Philnico Industrial Corp. to reopen the shuttered Nonoc nickel mine are facing difficulties, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said.
“I’ve told them (Jinchuan) to diversify their interest,” Neri told a news conference on Wednesday. “Philnico is asking for more and more money.”

hehe.. tnx

visit this link!
http://parahana.blogspot.com/
thank you!

diba kuman alng lighting sa luneta?...

post kamu mga pics huh...

tnx daa...

oi... mga pila man magasto from taganaan to siargao or dinagat?

i dont have any idea kung mayroon bang direct trip from taganaan going to both islands.

diba kuman alng lighting sa luneta?...

post kamu mga pics huh...

tnx daa...

kung wayay changes, bagan unja tood mo siga na ang park :banana: :banana: :banana:

oi... mga pila man magasto from taganaan to siargao or dinagat?

Unless you can hire a pumpboat from taganaan to siargao or dinagat (which i really doubt), you will have to embark from Surigao City.

Surigao City to Siargao - anywhere from P150 -P200

Surigao to Dinagat municipality - P90

light a tree at luneta park started at six pm today...:banana::banana::banana:

Jinchuan offers more for nickel mine -Manila
Jinchuan Group Ltd., China’s biggest nickel producer, has renewed interest in a joint venture to reopen the Nonoc nickel mine in southern Philippines and has even improved its offer, the trade secretary said on Wednesday.
“They had sent another offer which is an improvement of where there were before the talks collapsed,” Peter Favila told Reuters […]
UPDATE 1-CVMR hopes to seal Philippine nickel deal in weeks
Canada’s Chemical Vapour Metal Refining Inc. (CVMR) said on Friday it was close to finalising a deal with Philnico Industrial Corp. to reopen the Nonoc nickel mine in the south of the Philippines.
Nonoc has the capacity to produce 41,000 tonnes of nickel a year or 3 percent of world demand and its possible revival would […]
Canada’s Chemical Vapour Metal Refining Inc. (CVMR) to develop a 60,000 tonne-per-year integrated nickel mine in Philippine
CVMR has said that if talks on Nonoc, which has the capacity to produce 41,000 tonnes of nickel a year or 3 percent of world demand, were successful it would speed up the acquisition and building of the infrastructure for a large refinery.
The group has put an initial price tag of $3 billion on the […]
Gov’t, Philnico move to save Nonoc deal
THE GOVERNMENT and Philnico Industrial Corp. are engaged in a last ditch negotiations with Chinese investors to save the floundering Nonoc nickel mines rehabilitation project.
In a statement, Philnico president Evaristo Narvaez Jr. said the government has been trying to mediate between Philnico and representatives of Jinchuan Nonferrous Metals Corp. to iron out the kinks in […]
Jinchuan Nickel’s Philippine mine negotiations deadlock
Jinchuan Nickel Group’s proposed nickel mining project on Nonoc Island in the Philippines is on hold because its partner kept raising its terms on the back of a buoyant
nickel market, a company official said today.
The negotiations have been difficult in […]
Nonoc nickel mine talks hit price snag
Talks between China’s Jinchuan Group Ltd. and the Philippines’ Philnico Industrial Corp. to reopen the shuttered Nonoc nickel mine are facing difficulties, Economic Planning Secretary Romulo Neri said.
“I’ve told them (Jinchuan) to diversify their interest,” Neri told a news conference on Wednesday. “Philnico is asking for more and more money.”

Correct! Philnico is the culprit why the talks collapsed and they will be the culprit in future talks about nonoc. Why? Because Philnico does not just want to be paid but also to remain as "partner" or "joint venture" or a major player in the operations of the nonoc mines once it oeprates again. What takes the pie (and the cake, and the pastries) is that Philnico is already in default in paying the PHil. Govt. for the acquisition of the NOnoc Mines. In fact there is a pending case in Makati RTC filed by the Privatization Management Office (PMO) formerly APT against Philnico. But such is the clout and political connection of this company that it can control and dictate the talks with investors eyeing the nonoc mines. Greedy and selfish bastards!!!:bash::ohno:

@rally: musta ang park last night? any pics?

@rally: musta ang park last night? any pics?

Nah, gana pagsugod tapos taod taod napayong kay may nasunog na wire.:bash: may natuyog na sab sa pansitan na mga electrician nan city govt.:bash: Hamok naglagot labi na si mayor pons kay naembaraso.

I will ask pa for the pix kay an ako camera tagkawat last week. grrrrrr!!!:bash:

kmusta mga surigaonon...

hapit na gajod an pasko...

disastro baja ang lighting nan luneta??..

ay ay ton na mga elactrician!!..

Nah, gana pagsugod tapos taod taod napayong kay may nasunog na wire.:bash: may natuyog na sab sa pansitan na mga electrician nan city govt.:bash: Hamok naglagot labi na si mayor pons kay naembaraso.

I will ask pa for the pix kay an ako camera tagkawat last week. grrrrrr!!!:bash:

ngeeeee! maski ako masipog ko! waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa :ohno:

@rally: how's your trip to cebu? muzta ang flight with cebupac? daghan ba pasahero?

kmusta mga surigaonon...

hapit na gajod an pasko...

disastro baja ang lighting nan luneta??..

ay ay ton na mga elactrician!!..

bitaw, waya baja testingi? :bash:

bitaw, waya baja testingi? :bash:

Waya lagi. Typical attitude na "pwede na jaon lagi". Sanan jaon dali dali na trabaho.

@rally: how's your trip to cebu? muzta ang flight with cebupac? daghan ba pasahero?

except for the awful landing in Cebu airport (pisga na pilot:ohno:) everything went smoothly. Puno and flight to Cebu and to Surigao. Unta ma maintain dili ra sa holiday season which is passenger season ma gajud.

Waya lagi. Typical attitude na "pwede na jaon lagi". Sanan jaon dali dali na trabaho.

na amo na gajud ton ang naka way lami diri sa surigao. amo ton ang tourism market/promotions nato tabla ra sa WAYA! :bash: :bash:

except for the awful landing in Cebu airport (pisga na pilot:ohno:) everything went smoothly. Puno and flight to Cebu and to Surigao. Unta ma maintain dili ra sa holiday season which is passenger season ma gajud.

well thats nice to hear. tana magpadajon din upgrade sab ang type sa plane ug hopefully jaoy cebu pac na manila-surigao sab.

Christmas at the City (from surigaocity furom, thnx to tagatabokako)

luneta park
http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v957/209/21/1487700495/n1487700495_30126005_7185.jpg

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the kiosk lighted by SRBC
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the city hall
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metro surigao shopping center
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again a million thnx to tagatabokako

nice. i think the kiosk is beautifully decorated. :banana::banana:

sana they used a colored lighting effect for city hall para mas maganda.

Grabe ka pasko na gajud an surigao.... Gana man kaajo, hamok lights...hehehe

Christmas at the City (from surigaocity furom, thnx to tagatabokako)

luneta park
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the kiosk lighted by SRBC
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the city hall
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metro surigao shopping center
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again a million thnx to tagatabokako

xD.. nice.. Kagana...ala nH lge tg snoW.. last year Kay tag snow Ang kioSK.. hehe.. ke BelliSimo..''Super gana''

Na humana ang Pr0vincial sports complex, gym., mini theater??..

hehe..

may mga update pix kmo??..

hehe..

tnx daa...

advance merry christmass...

Grabe ka pasko na gajud an surigao.... Gana man kaajo, hamok lights...hehehe

na qwert_guy, as you can read the previous posts, pag lights-on nag light-off pud. :lol: :lol: dili ma drwing daw ang hitsura a mo mayor sa nahitabo.

anyway, mas daghan pa na nga lights kung ma fix na ang wires nga nasunog. :bash: :bash: :bash:

Na humana ang Pr0vincial sports complex, gym., mini theater??..

hehe..

may mga update pix kmo??..

hehe..

tnx daa...

advance merry christmass...

wala pa matapos. on-going pa gihapon ang construction pero pas-pas pud baja.

haman kaw baja anhi?

great news labina an mga tagaSiargao, a friend of mine from Cebu Pacific-Cebu Hub informed me about their plans to fly from Cebu to Siargao kuman January next year. Jari ila press release tag-email sako.

Cebu Pacific announces new services from Cebu
Mounts more domestic flights from queen city

Gokongwei-owned airline Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) plans to further boost its Cebu operations by mounting additional services to key destinations within the archipelago.

Starting January 10, 2009, CEB will fly three times weekly between Cebu and Cotabato, and four times weekly between Cebu and Legaspi, with a year-round 'Go Lite' fare of Php 888 one way.

On January 12, the airline will begin thrice-weekly flights between Cebu and Dumaguete, with a year-round 'Go Lite' offering of Php 588 one way. Also commencing on the same day is a thrice-weekly service between Cebu and Siargao, with a year-round 'Go Lite' of Php 888 one way.

"Cebu is a very important market for our airline," said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution. "We will continue to strengthen this hub by offering as many choices for our Cebu passengers as possible."

Iyog added, "At the same time, we'd like to maximize Cebu's accessibility to both foreign and domestic passengers, to heighten both tourism and business opportunities for the entire province."

In addition to its four new Cebu services, the airline will increase the number of flights of existing services.

By January 9, 2009, flights between Cebu and Tacloban will become daily, while starting January 11, CEB will increase its Cebu – Ozamiz flights to four times weekly. By February 2, CEB's Cebu – Iloilo service will go from thrice weekly to daily.

Iyog said that the earlier passengers book their flights, the greater the chances of availing the lowest possible fares.

"The fastest and most convenient way to book and pay for flights, is through www.cebupacificair.com," she said. "Passengers can also block their preferred seats and pre-pay excess baggage through our website, plus check out our other services including fun tours and travel insurance."

CEB is the largest domestic airline in the Philippines, which flies to 27 domestic and 15 international destinations. From Cebu, CEB offers the most number of flights, as it services 15, soon to be 19 domestic destinations and four international destinations.

great news labina an mga tagaSiargao, a friend of mine from Cebu Pacific-Cebu Hub informed me about their plans to fly from Cebu to Siargao kuman January next year. Jari ila press release tag-email sako.

Cebu Pacific announces new services from Cebu
Mounts more domestic flights from queen city

Gokongwei-owned airline Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) plans to further boost its Cebu operations by mounting additional services to key destinations within the archipelago.

Starting January 10, 2009, CEB will fly three times weekly between Cebu and Cotabato, and four times weekly between Cebu and Legaspi, with a year-round 'Go Lite' fare of Php 888 one way.

On January 12, the airline will begin thrice-weekly flights between Cebu and Dumaguete, with a year-round 'Go Lite' offering of Php 588 one way. Also commencing on the same day is a thrice-weekly service between Cebu and Siargao, with a year-round 'Go Lite' of Php 888 one way.

"Cebu is a very important market for our airline," said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution. "We will continue to strengthen this hub by offering as many choices for our Cebu passengers as possible."

Iyog added, "At the same time, we'd like to maximize Cebu's accessibility to both foreign and domestic passengers, to heighten both tourism and business opportunities for the entire province."

In addition to its four new Cebu services, the airline will increase the number of flights of existing services.

By January 9, 2009, flights between Cebu and Tacloban will become daily, while starting January 11, CEB will increase its Cebu – Ozamiz flights to four times weekly. By February 2, CEB's Cebu – Iloilo service will go from thrice weekly to daily.

Iyog said that the earlier passengers book their flights, the greater the chances of availing the lowest possible fares.

"The fastest and most convenient way to book and pay for flights, is through www.cebupacificair.com," she said. "Passengers can also block their preferred seats and pre-pay excess baggage through our website, plus check out our other services including fun tours and travel insurance."

CEB is the largest domestic airline in the Philippines, which flies to 27 domestic and 15 international destinations. From Cebu, CEB offers the most number of flights, as it services 15, soon to be 19 domestic destinations and four international destinations.

Very good news indeed.:banana::banana:

great news labina an mga tagaSiargao, a friend of mine from Cebu Pacific-Cebu Hub informed me about their plans to fly from Cebu to Siargao kuman January next year. Jari ila press release tag-email sako.

Cebu Pacific announces new services from Cebu
Mounts more domestic flights from queen city

Gokongwei-owned airline Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) plans to further boost its Cebu operations by mounting additional services to key destinations within the archipelago.

Starting January 10, 2009, CEB will fly three times weekly between Cebu and Cotabato, and four times weekly between Cebu and Legaspi, with a year-round 'Go Lite' fare of Php 888 one way.

On January 12, the airline will begin thrice-weekly flights between Cebu and Dumaguete, with a year-round 'Go Lite' offering of Php 588 one way. Also commencing on the same day is a thrice-weekly service between Cebu and Siargao, with a year-round 'Go Lite' of Php 888 one way.

"Cebu is a very important market for our airline," said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution. "We will continue to strengthen this hub by offering as many choices for our Cebu passengers as possible."

Iyog added, "At the same time, we'd like to maximize Cebu's accessibility to both foreign and domestic passengers, to heighten both tourism and business opportunities for the entire province."

In addition to its four new Cebu services, the airline will increase the number of flights of existing services.

By January 9, 2009, flights between Cebu and Tacloban will become daily, while starting January 11, CEB will increase its Cebu – Ozamiz flights to four times weekly. By February 2, CEB's Cebu – Iloilo service will go from thrice weekly to daily.

Iyog said that the earlier passengers book their flights, the greater the chances of availing the lowest possible fares.

"The fastest and most convenient way to book and pay for flights, is through www.cebupacificair.com," she said. "Passengers can also block their preferred seats and pre-pay excess baggage through our website, plus check out our other services including fun tours and travel insurance."

CEB is the largest domestic airline in the Philippines, which flies to 27 domestic and 15 international destinations. From Cebu, CEB offers the most number of flights, as it services 15, soon to be 19 domestic destinations and four international destinations.

:ohno: too bad a daily flight from cebu-surigao was not included. :ohno:

:ohno: too bad a daily flight from cebu-surigao was not included. :ohno:

mao gyud, sulti sakong friend its too early pa daw to expand der services diri sa Surigao City. ahahays..

mao gyud, sulti sakong friend its too early pa daw to expand der services diri sa Surigao City. ahahays..

one at a time lang. if the volume of passenger and cargo will increase, im sure they will adjust the frequency of their flights and even the type of aircraft. Im just glad that i dont have to take that awful vessel to cebu.

na qwert_guy, as you can read the previous posts, pag lights-on nag light-off pud. :lol: :lol: dili ma drwing daw ang hitsura a mo mayor sa nahitabo.

anyway, mas daghan pa na nga lights kung ma fix na ang wires nga nasunog. :bash: :bash: :bash:

contest ba jan sa inyo ang mga ginagawang lightings?

great news labina an mga tagaSiargao, a friend of mine from Cebu Pacific-Cebu Hub informed me about their plans to fly from Cebu to Siargao kuman January next year. Jari ila press release tag-email sako.

Cebu Pacific announces new services from Cebu
Mounts more domestic flights from queen city

Gokongwei-owned airline Cebu Pacific Air (CEB) plans to further boost its Cebu operations by mounting additional services to key destinations within the archipelago.

Starting January 10, 2009, CEB will fly three times weekly between Cebu and Cotabato, and four times weekly between Cebu and Legaspi, with a year-round 'Go Lite' fare of Php 888 one way.

On January 12, the airline will begin thrice-weekly flights between Cebu and Dumaguete, with a year-round 'Go Lite' offering of Php 588 one way. Also commencing on the same day is a thrice-weekly service between Cebu and Siargao, with a year-round 'Go Lite' of Php 888 one way.

"Cebu is a very important market for our airline," said Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution. "We will continue to strengthen this hub by offering as many choices for our Cebu passengers as possible."

Iyog added, "At the same time, we'd like to maximize Cebu's accessibility to both foreign and domestic passengers, to heighten both tourism and business opportunities for the entire province."

In addition to its four new Cebu services, the airline will increase the number of flights of existing services.

By January 9, 2009, flights between Cebu and Tacloban will become daily, while starting January 11, CEB will increase its Cebu – Ozamiz flights to four times weekly. By February 2, CEB's Cebu – Iloilo service will go from thrice weekly to daily.

Iyog said that the earlier passengers book their flights, the greater the chances of availing the lowest possible fares.

"The fastest and most convenient way to book and pay for flights, is through www.cebupacificair.com," she said. "Passengers can also block their preferred seats and pre-pay excess baggage through our website, plus check out our other services including fun tours and travel insurance."

CEB is the largest domestic airline in the Philippines, which flies to 27 domestic and 15 international destinations. From Cebu, CEB offers the most number of flights, as it services 15, soon to be 19 domestic destinations and four international destinations.

wow! good news indeed for the province of surigao del norte and the tourists (surfers).:banana::banana::banana:

I just hope that with the opening of this route to siargao, it will not adversely affect the volume of passengers to surigao city.

:ohno: too bad a daily flight from cebu-surigao was not included. :ohno:

me too, I want a daily flight from cebu-surigao. however, i think its too early pa to ask for a daily flight because they just started this route last month. well! let us give Cebu Pacific time to evaluate whether it is already feasible to have a daily flight to cebu. for now, i think the volume of passengers in this route is ok considering that it is a peak season.

wala pa matapos. on-going pa gihapon ang construction pero pas-pas pud baja.

haman kaw baja anhi?

ahw,,

jare ako sa abroad...

ng trabajo...

sayang dle p ko mka ule

kumn pasko...
:ohno::ohno:

one at a time lang. if the volume of passenger and cargo will increase, im sure they will adjust the frequency of their flights and even the type of aircraft. Im just glad that i dont have to take that awful vessel to cebu.

cguro ang ila siargao flight mo agi pa sa surigao like sa taghimo nan asian spirit before. bali cebu-surigao-siargao then siargao-surigao-cebu. bagan amo ton ako duda.

me too, I want a daily flight from cebu-surigao. however, i think its too early pa to ask for a daily flight because they just started this route last month. well! let us give Cebu Pacific time to evaluate whether it is already feasible to have a daily flight to cebu. for now, i think the volume of passengers in this route is ok considering that it is a peak season.

it was in the news before sa local radio na PAL will be adding a second flight daily pero i dont know na what's latest about sa plan.

@rally: how about ZEST AIR dajon ba ila sched flight sa city? bagan December 20 man jadto ang initial na plan sa ila maiden flight for cebu-surigao-cebu route.

@rally: how about ZEST AIR dajon ba ila sched flight sa city? bagan December 20 man jadto ang initial na plan sa ila maiden flight for cebu-surigao-cebu route.

hi filino, just wanna know re mining of taganito kay they are hiring so many workers daw is this the result of the joint venture? is this what they are saying economic boom in surigao?kay naa daw mga dagkong mga bus fetching workers everyday to their site?

@rally: how about ZEST AIR dajon ba ila sched flight sa city? bagan December 20 man jadto ang initial na plan sa ila maiden flight for cebu-surigao-cebu route.


No change of plans so far filino.

Which reminds me, arang na kahoot sa lobby sa check in counter sa ato airport with cebu pac and pal. samot na pag mag operate na Zest air. Time to renovate that area again.

contest ba jan sa inyo ang mga ginagawang lightings?


Nope qwert_guy, dili contests. NGOs, GOs, business establishments, families, adopt a tree and donate the lights to be installed. The city govt takes care of the installation.Electricity is of course shouldered by the LGU.

^^ah ok thanks rall....:)

it was in the news before sa local radio na PAL will be adding a second flight daily pero i dont know na what's latest about sa plan.

really? was there such a plan? i'd rather want to see a much bigger plane than a second daily flight to surigao.

cguro ang ila siargao flight mo agi pa sa surigao like sa taghimo nan asian spirit before. bali cebu-surigao-siargao then siargao-surigao-cebu. bagan amo ton ako duda.

Checked the cebupac site. bagan direct siargao filino, no mention via surigao city.

They have a promo of P588 all in go lite fare starting jan. 10 2008 to cebu. he he he Sinulog!!!!:banana::banana:

No change of plans so far filino.

Which reminds me, arang na kahoot sa lobby sa check in counter sa ato airport with cebu pac and pal. samot na pag mag operate na Zest air. Time to renovate that area again.

yeah, in think its about time to expand or build a new and bigger airport terminal in order to better serve the passengers.

Sorry about the double posts. nasaya si tarzan.

tnX to mIke oF surigao city forum.. hehe

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niCe...

soRry i'Ve brOked d lInk..
hEre:

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Unta I renOvate An At0 AirpoRT..

lIKe sA tAclobAn pRopOseD AirPort:

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guys, PAL lang ba may direct flights to Surigao from Manila?? ive checked their website; a round trip ticket costs P8,950 compared to CebuPac's Manila-Butuan of P6,843.20. kahit magbus ako to Surigao, still, P2,000 is a lot of savings.

Unta I renOvate An At0 AirpoRT..

lIKe sA tAclobAn pRopOseD AirPort:

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hahaha..sana dili ra taman sa proposal kundi implementation pod..dugay na na sa tacloban hangtod karn wala pa..also the surigao airport iparenovate pod..:)

hi filino, just wanna know re mining of taganito kay they are hiring so many workers daw is this the result of the joint venture? is this what they are saying economic boom in surigao?kay naa daw mga dagkong mga bus fetching workers everyday to their site?

no idea pa. anyway ill check it

Nope qwert_guy, dili contests. NGOs, GOs, business establishments, families, adopt a tree and donate the lights to be installed. The city govt takes care of the installation.Electricity is of course shouldered by the LGU.

amo? kay mag abot ba ang duha ka plane diha sa airport nato?

soRry i'Ve brOked d lInk..
hEre:

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Welcome jacquez_02851,ill be surigao dis xmas.hopefully i could take more pictures again.:):)

guys, PAL lang ba may direct flights to Surigao from Manila?? ive checked their website; a round trip ticket costs P8,950 compared to CebuPac's Manila-Butuan of P6,843.20. kahit magbus ako to Surigao, still, P2,000 is a lot of savings.

Thats the same problem with Asian Spirit before, thats why many preferred going the Butuan route. Pero Coke check cebu pac, mag connecting lang ka Mla-Cebu then Cebu -Sur, same cost ra daw Manila-Butuan.

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nice pics..

the waves is perfect 9.... :okay:

beginning January 12, 2009 Cebu Pacific start to serve Cebu-Siargao 3X a week. It's a good new year start para sa lahat ng mga Surigaonon......wow!

beginning January 12, 2009 Cebu Pacific start to serve Cebu-Siargao 3X a week. It's a good new year start para sa lahat ng mga Surigaonon......wow!

wer is siargao actually located? is that in surigao? :dunno:

btw, i like your avatar, parang up oblation :lol:
:cheers:

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SURIGAO DIVING! leTS explore the deepest sectrets of surigaos underwater wonders!

http://www.grepstad.no/dive_surigao.htm

wer is siargao actually located? is that in surigao? :dunno:

btw, i like your avatar, parang up oblation :lol:
:cheers:

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Siargao islands is part of Surigao del Norte. it comprises 1 congressional district composed of 7 municipalities.

open na ang Mang Inasal :banana: :banana: :banana:

^^how's the chicken filino? do you have pics?

The chicken's doing well quert_guy... hehehehe I'll try someday kung lami ba sya campare sa Weegols sounds like yummy.... pics @filino... yum yum

^^how's the chicken filino? do you have pics?

Congrats! are they planning to put up branch in BXU?

open na ang Mang Inasal :banana: :banana: :banana:

Congrats! are they planning to put up branch in BXU?

ala pa diay branch ang M. Inasal sa Bxu?

open na ang Mang Inasal :banana: :banana: :banana:


Oi! amu ba? gikan ko sa mystical island of Dinagat tuho for their fiesta. kuman pa ko kabalik, abri na baja. he he he sestinga dajun.:cheers:

open na ang Mang Inasal :banana: :banana: :banana:

wow! amo?, mang inasal has formally open! magpakabusog ta sa unlimited rice nila! hehehe. i love their food,its very filino ..aw filipino baja! :cheers:

wow! amo?, mang inasal has formally open! magpakabusog ta sa unlimited rice nila! hehehe. i love their food,its very filino ..aw filipino baja! :cheers:


Ha ha ha a local BBQ house - sameplace - pre-empted the opening of Mang Inasal by offerring unlimited rice for awhile now.

Tried to eat there last night but the place was full, blessing pa man diay.

The MISIONEROS DEL SAGRADO CORAZON (MSC) or Missionaries of the Sacred Heart will celebrate 100 years of apostolic service to the Philippine faithful here in Surigao City from December 11-14 2008. The so called Dutch Fathers established the MSC in the Philippines in 1908 here in Surigao, which at that time included the Agusan Provinces.

The Papal Nuncio will grace the event.

Congratulations to the MSC Fathers!!!:banana::banana::banana:

Ha ha ha a local BBQ house - sameplace - pre-empted the opening of Mang Inasal by offerring unlimited rice for awhile now.

Tried to eat there last night but the place was full, blessing pa man diay.

btaw nag offer ug unlimited rice ang sameplace. hehehehe i tried man inasal when i was in baguio, ok lang masarap din naman, sosyal ang place

The MISIONARYO SAGRADO DE CORAZON (MSC) or Missionaries of the Sacred Heart will celebrate 100 years of apostolic service to the Philippine faithful here in Surigao City from December 11-14 2008. The so called Dutch Fathers established the MSC in the Philippines in 1908 here in Surigao, which at that time included the Agusan Provinces.

The Papal Nuncio will grace the event.

Congratulations to the MSC Fathers!!!:banana::banana::banana:

yes kami man tana manganta sa ila theme song. hehehehe

ala pa diay branch ang M. Inasal sa Bxu?

wala pa, bagan first branch ini sa caraga

The chicken's doing well quert_guy... hehehehe I'll try someday kung lami ba sya campare sa Weegols sounds like yummy.... pics @filino... yum yum

definitely mas lami sila sa weegols but mas lami jud ang local bbq sa surigao kay sa duha. hahahaha bitaw mas sosyal pud ang place sa mang inasal compare sa weegols. the way i see it ang ila place comparable sa set up/design sa jollibee ug mcdonalds.

yes kami man tana manganta sa ila theme song. hehehehe

amu ba filino? uman choir kaw ni belong baja anhi? imposible man na member kaw na Maradjaw Magbalantay seminarians :lol:

^^how's the chicken filino? do you have pics?

wala pa, naulaw ko pagkuha ug pi gahapon kay gawas sa traffic kaayo sa area daghan pa jud tawo. hehehehe

amu ba filino? uman choir kaw ni belong baja anhi? imposible man na member kaw na Maradjaw Magbalantay seminarians :lol:

dili ko member sa any choir diri sa city, samot nga dili ko seminarian. hehehehe lain amo choir dili sa city but i knew during daw sa pag vote na sa mga MSC's na mga pari kung what choir ang pakantahon kami daw ang midaug according sa amo pud parish priest but mi hangyo daw ang bilang2x kay since sila ang host sila na lang daw ang mokanta which is sakto pud baja db! so ok ra. hehehehe

Sosyal jud kaayo ng Mang Inasal.. mura gud pud na si Mang Pedro ug Mang Juan sosyal pud...hehehe..

anyway, they have a lot of branches in SM and Robinsons Mall nationwide....

Sosyal jud kaayo ng Mang Inasal.. mura gud pud na si Mang Pedro ug Mang Juan sosyal pud...hehehe..

anyway, they have a lot of branches in SM and Robinsons Mall nationwide....

bitaw im not expecting na ana ka nindot ila place. may class ang dating.

hmmmm waya pako katilaw sa manung inasal pero sa tan aw nako sosoie ang dating sanan sa opening nila...try rako nxt week iban sa ako puppy he he he.

Siargao islands is part of Surigao del Norte. it comprises 1 congressional district composed of 7 municipalities.

is this considered an island province like camiguin and siquijor islands?

is this considered an island province like camiguin and siquijor islands?


Nope its not. Again its part of Surigao del Norte. the 7 municipalities i referred to belong only to district 1 (Siargao islands); District 2 is composed of 11 municipalities and 1 component city (referred to as the Mainland municipalities)

Dinagat Islands (which used to be part of Surigao del Norte) is now a separate province like camiguin, siquijor and Guimaras.

hmmmm waya pako katilaw sa manung inasal pero sa tan aw nako sosoie ang dating sanan sa opening nila...try rako nxt week iban sa ako puppy he he he.

black spider dili manung inasal kung dili mang inasal. hehehehe bagan sobra ra katiguyang ang manung. :lol:

i was there yesterday. nag take out ko for lunch, hmmmm daghan tawo infairness puno japon sija, i hope ana lang perme ang kadaghanon. lami ila bbq, dilikado ang local bbq nato kay bagan amo-amo ra ang templa. plus lamang sa place ang mang inasal kay sossy man ang dating dili ka maasohan hahahaha

black spider dili manung inasal kung dili mang inasal. hehehehe bagan sobra ra katiguyang ang manung. :lol:

i was there yesterday. nag take out ko for lunch, hmmmm daghan tawo infairness puno japon sija, i hope ana lang perme ang kadaghanon. lami ila bbq, dilikado ang local bbq nato kay bagan amo-amo ra ang templa. plus lamang sa place ang mang inasal kay sossy man ang dating dili ka maasohan hahahaha

had dinner with the family last night at mang inasal. Very nice place, gana an interior design. Good and fast service although medyo nagkawaya-waya pa an mga crew whihc was understanblesince bag-o paman and also it was peak hour (5-7 pm) grabe na tawo gajud. Their rice is also excellent, laju ra an puso. The bbq were BIG, almost double sa bilangbilang which makes you realize na jaon retaso sa bilang bilang gikan baja hinilap sa paa sanan pecho.:lol: but i still prefer the taste of the bilang-bilang bbq.:banana: Price was reasonable. Only Pepsi products though BUT they do serve SMB products.:cheers:

Filino some like the smoke in bilang-bilang, part daw sa ija unique ambiance.:banana:

had dinner with the family last night at mang inasal. Very nice place, gana an interior design. Good and fast service although medyo nagkawaya-waya pa an mga crew whihc was understanblesince bag-o paman and also it was peak hour (5-7 pm) grabe na tawo gajud. Their rice is also excellent, laju ra an puso. The bbq were BIG, almost double sa bilangbilang which makes you realize na jaon retaso sa bilang bilang gikan baja hinilap sa paa sanan pecho.:lol: but i still prefer the taste of the bilang-bilang bbq.:banana: Price was reasonable. Only Pepsi products though BUT they do serve SMB products.:cheers:

Filino some like the smoke in bilang-bilang, part daw sa ija unique ambiance.:banana:

hinoon sab. namingaw gud ang jollibee gahapon sa lunch which is not the usual na talan-awon during that time. hehehehe gudlak rakan sa mang inasal. nice place, perfect location, tasty food bagan ka sayang lamang nan chicken ati-atihan uman tag isolate man nila ila restaurant. :ohno: :ohno:

bitaw im not expecting na ana ka nindot ila place. may class ang dating.

picture naman dyan filino.

black spider dili manung inasal kung dili mang inasal. hehehehe bagan sobra ra katiguyang ang manung. :lol:

i was there yesterday. nag take out ko for lunch, hmmmm daghan tawo infairness puno japon sija, i hope ana lang perme ang kadaghanon. lami ila bbq, dilikado ang local bbq nato kay bagan amo-amo ra ang templa. plus lamang sa place ang mang inasal kay sossy man ang dating dili ka maasohan hahahaha

me i prefer the ambience sa pier. mas gana jaon mag aso2x pa para ma feel gajud nimo na jaon kaw sa bbqhan.

hinoon sab. namingaw gud ang jollibee gahapon sa lunch which is not the usual na talan-awon during that time. hehehehe gudlak rakan sa mang inasal. nice place, perfect location, tasty food bagan ka sayang lamang nan chicken ati-atihan uman tag isolate man nila ila restaurant. :ohno: :ohno:

katakot basin magsara an jollibee. how about the proposed second branch of jollibee dajon ba?

hinoon sab. namingaw gud ang jollibee gahapon sa lunch which is not the usual na talan-awon during that time. hehehehe gudlak rakan sa mang inasal. nice place, perfect location, tasty food bagan ka sayang lamang nan chicken ati-atihan uman tag isolate man nila ila restaurant. :ohno: :ohno:


Talking about ati-atihan. an bag-o pa ini, i brought the family there to try it out. Sus, an amu order nawaya, nahatag sa lain 2 ka table who came in later than us.:bash: nag walk out kami, and i never ate there after that incident.

katakot basin magsara an jollibee. how about the proposed second branch of jollibee dajon ba?

Mu adjust ra jaon renvoi, the kids will go back to jollibee, as always. bag-o pa lamang gajud an mang inasal ugsa dumugon pa. NO news about its 2nd branch.

black spider dili manung inasal kung dili mang inasal. hehehehe bagan sobra ra katiguyang ang manung. :lol:

i was there yesterday. nag take out ko for lunch, hmmmm daghan tawo infairness puno japon sija, i hope ana lang perme ang kadaghanon. lami ila bbq, dilikado ang local bbq nato kay bagan amo-amo ra ang templa. plus lamang sa place ang mang inasal kay sossy man ang dating dili ka maasohan hahahaha
I stand corrected filino...salamat sa info, basi madajun kami nan ako puppy mangaun sa mang inasal,.i like the design and interior of that resto...hope it will last for the suriguenos to enjoy :banana::banana::banana:

I stand corrected filino...salamat sa info, basi madajun kami nan ako puppy mangaun sa mang inasal,.i like the design and interior of that resto...hope it will last for the suriguenos to enjoy :banana::banana::banana:

ka sosyal sa puppy kay pakan on man jud ug inasal.... siguro mahal na imo puppy, asa gipalit?:)

Mag puppy puppy nalng sad ko ani para makakaon ko...hehehe.

ka sosyal sa puppy kay pakan on man jud ug inasal.... siguro mahal na imo puppy, asa gipalit?:)

^^thanks for the information :)

ka sosyal sa puppy kay pakan on man jud ug inasal.... siguro mahal na imo puppy, asa gipalit?:)

pitbull ang ako puppy..:bash:

kakaon na jud ko gabei sa mang inasal with my X hehehehe saon ambot wa man gud dri ako gf. hehehehe nindot jud ila place.

@filino, visited the site of Zest Air, waya may Surigao na destination nakabutang didto. way sab announcement. nadaot ra.:bash:

Also, i noticed in other threads they have this SCC EB specially during Christmas complete with pix pa gani. How about us? siguro its about time na magkitakita ta.

Your welcome @tonight, glad to be of help.:)

pila man ta dri Surigaonon sa SCC?

pila man ta dri Surigaonon sa SCC?

more than five for sure invhictus :banana: :banana: :banana:

@filino, visited the site of Zest Air, waya may Surigao na destination nakabutang didto. way sab announcement. nadaot ra.:bash:

Also, i noticed in other threads they have this SCC EB specially during Christmas complete with pix pa gani. How about us? siguro its about time na magkitakita ta.

hmmmm bitaw, maski wa gud tay ilhanay sa ato nick/id heheheh pwede ba iton?

pila man ta dri Surigaonon sa SCC?

y man? manghatag ka t-shirt? :lol:

more than five for sure invhictus :banana: :banana: :banana:

cguro mga 7 pero dont know kung pila jud ang d a sa surigao nag stay

Guys why don't you organize SSC Caraga since you are there. Hope Bob-BXU can read this post so you guys can be able to know each other. Kaming nasa abroad dili jud makauli so taman ra kami sa basa. Mejo daghan man sad sa BXU hehehe kana murag wala ko kabalo kung naa pod sila sa BXU... Im sure James and Bob is in BXU this month. Angel_C is in Leyte. Ang isa naa sa Saudi si brownislander toa sa Canada ug ako??? heheheh nia sa IRAQQQQQ... SSC Caraga Meet would suggest tas bahala namo kung asa ang venue either Surigao or BXU. Post daun mo pix kay mao ra man lagi among kalipay diri sa gawas. How's that?

@black spider, are you Graciela?

Guys why don't you organize SSC Caraga since you are there. Hope Bob-BXU can read this post so you guys can be able to know each other. Kaming nasa abroad dili jud makauli so taman ra kami sa basa. Mejo daghan man sad sa BXU hehehe kana murag wala ko kabalo kung naa pod sila sa BXU... Im sure James and Bob is in BXU this month. Angel_C is in Leyte. Ang isa naa sa Saudi si brownislander toa sa Canada ug ako??? heheheh nia sa IRAQQQQQ... SSC Caraga Meet would suggest tas bahala namo kung asa ang venue either Surigao or BXU. Post daun mo pix kay mao ra man lagi among kalipay diri sa gawas. How's that?


Great idea reg. nasina bitaw ko sa Bacolod thread kay regular ila SCC EB didto, then ila pix puro sila nakatalikod.:lol: Unahon lang sa namu dire sa Surigao, kay ang Bxu SCC murag at least they know each other already. Kami dire, la pa.

hmmmm bitaw, maski wa gud tay ilhanay sa ato nick/id heheheh pwede ba iton?

that would be part of the EB actually pero sige ra, have no fear.:lol: This way we can also police our ranks for possible "trolls" coming in, as what is happening sa city forum.:bash:

that would be part of the EB actually pero sige ra, have no fear.:lol: This way we can also police our ranks for possible "trolls" coming in, as what is happening sa city forum.:bash:

infavor jud ko nga mag EB ta. find ta time ana b.

anyway, ral, just pasd by gateway hotel, i saw an add from PAL, however wala jud nako ma klaro ug basa but it's about additional flight sched to and from surigao. any idea?

infavor jud ko nga mag EB ta. find ta time ana b.

anyway, ral, just pasd by gateway hotel, i saw an add from PAL, however wala jud nako ma klaro ug basa but it's about additional flight sched to and from surigao. any idea?

Jaoy additional flight gajud.

Manila to Surigao PR 067 Tu-Th-Sa-Su DH4 12:55 - 14:40
Surigao to Manila PR 068 Tu-Th-Sa-Su DH4 15:05 16:50

I jaz browsed the site of PAL Express, for more info pakicheck http://www.palexpressair.com/images/pal_express_timetable.pdf

Tana ila rakan tag-alisdan an ila plane bisan A319 ra. Total makaaccomodate man kaha inin ato airport nan airbus na.

Jaoy additional flight gajud.

Manila to Surigao PR 067 Tu-Th-Sa-Su DH4 12:55 - 14:40
Surigao to Manila PR 068 Tu-Th-Sa-Su DH4 15:05 16:50

I jaz browsed the site of PAL Express, for more info pakicheck http://www.palexpressair.com/images/pal_express_timetable.pdf

Tana ila rakan tag-alisdan an ila plane bisan A319 ra. Total makaaccomodate man kaha inin ato airport nan airbus na.

nice. this is really good news. however, instead of an additional flight i prefer bigger planes.

nice. this is really good news. however, instead of an additional flight i prefer bigger planes.

yes i agree and the new scheds are:

Manila - Surigao Daily departs manila at 9:30 a.m.
Manila - Surigao TTHSS departs manila at 12:15 noon

guys maybe this will help us:

Technically speaking, IT CAN. The right question is, can it hold everything the 737 could carry? The answer to that would be NO. If Air Philippines decides to replace the PAL Express service to Manila, they will suffer the same weight restrictions imposed on other airports with the same classification. Bottom line there would be economic factors to be decided by the airline itself.

Here are the reasons why?

According to the Civil Aviation Of the Philippines Masterplan, Surigao Airport (RPMS) was categorized as a Code 3C airport similar to Ozamiz. A 3C airport is one where its runway lenght runs from 1,200 meters to 1, 799 meters. It has a runway width of 30 meters. The biggest critical aircraft it can handle is the Embraer 170/175 jet capable of carrying up to 80 people or a fully loaded BAE 146 similar to the one used by Asian Spirit. The approach speed listed is between 121-140 knots. By the way, the biggest airport in Visayas and Mindanao is General Santos with Code 4E/F classification followed by Cebu and Davao with 4E. Airports in Mindanao with 4D classification is found in Zamboanga, while the airports of Cagayan de Oro, Butuan, Cotabato and Dipolog are classified as 4C airports. The rest are 3C and below.

The US FAA listed the 737 as a C-III (Code 3C ICAO equivalent) capable aircraft. It means that the 737 is capable of landing and takeoff at Surigao, Pagadian and Ozamiz Airport. However, It is not adequate to meet the operational efficiency requirements of the 737, as the desired Maximum Take-Off Weight (MTOW) for which the runway is intended is particularly insufficient as if it were to carry a full load that is typically at 2,100 meters.

While the Take-off charts for the 737 go down to runway lengths of just 1,200 m, it cant get much payload at that length (at most 10,000 kg in good weather, or roughly about 60 pax.), but as the length increases you will get increasing payload that at 1,800 m, the airline can load 7,000 kg. more, that is 20 additional passengers with 25 kg. baggage each inclusive of return fuel allowance. So the end result would be a weight restricted flight as I mentioned in the previous post. So therefore if Air Philippines carry more than 80 passengers they have to carry less cargo and fuel to compensate the weight but which should not in all circumstances exceed 99 pax.

The adoption of a Code 4C aircraft, such as the Boeing 737, on a 3C airport has to comply the following site restrictions pertaining to weight, approach and runway dimensions such that a runway is required to be of specified width and be surrounded by a runway strip of a specified dimension, have Runway End Safety Areas (RESA) at each end and to have a series of Obstacle Limitation Surfaces (OLS), primarily based on a specified baseline at either end of the runway. That means additional clear area usually 300 meters from the end of the paved runway similar to Tuguegarao Airport..

Other aspect worth considering is the strenght of the runway. The technical term is called Pavement Classification Number (PCN) in relation to Aircraft Classification Number (ACN). Just because the runway is concrete does not mean that its stronger to carry the load of the 737 or better yer has more tolerance on landing impact than an asphalt runway. If the runway is not design for 4C critical aircraft it will always crack. Havent you notice why some concrete runways are covered with asphalt overlay and why some asphalted runways wear more? A classic example of this is the unusual runway wear of Zamboanga International Airport. While it is designed to handle the weight of a 747 it is not designed to carry the load equivalent to a fully loaded 747 that is carried on the Antonov 125 plane which land on it on a regular basis.

For more details on how ACN/PCN works with respect to runway strength, example given is that of Zamboanga airport (http://www.zamboanga.net/airportinsert.htm). Go to runway characteristics and then to strength and surface runway. There you will see a PCN 32 R/B/W/T classification (http://www.pavers.nl/acn_pcn_classnumb2.html). For regular heavy use it should have A instead of B rating but the government was not expecting that kind of aircraft until the balikatan exercises of 2003 onwards. Asphalts disintegrated into bricks of stones and potholed runways developed which were dangerous to other smaller jets. Its currently being resurfaced to A grade.

You see, not just because the airport has 1,800 meters of runway meant that it can already handle a 737 or a 320. In fact, 1,200m will do but also suffers a weight penalty problem similar to BAE 146 flights to Caticlan. Also, you will need to consider whether those runway is capable of serving those weight in the long run. The government often do it by overlaying the concrete with asphalt to strengthen its load.

In the end, operations really depend on the airline whether they would like to risk operations with the level of restrictions made available to the 737 and still fly with reasonable rate of return.

I hope you will find everything helpful.:cheers:


AIRPORTS OF THE PHILIPPINES

http://caap.gov.ph/images/airportclass-upd.jpg

International Airports:
Airports with border control facility used for International flights

Principal Airports:
Airports used for domestic scheduled flights (or domestic airports served by carriers certified under AO No. 121)

.......... Class 1: Airports used for Jet services (Jet aircraft including B737, A320, DC9 or greater, which has equal to or more than 100-seat capacity)

.......... Class 2: Airports used for Prop services (Prop aircraft or jet aircraft smaller than those indicated in Class 1, which has equal to or more than 19-seat capacity)

.......... Class 3: Community Airports used for General Aviation and Prop services, (Prop aircraft which has less than 19 seat capacity)


In 1986, there were 230 airports in the Philippines. In 2006, 172 remained.
Source:Philippine Statistical Yearbook (http://www.nscb.gov.ph/publication/general/gen_psy.asp), 2006

^^ that sure clears up everything about our airport here in surigao and why no big aircrafts are being used by airlines serving this route.

@filino re: EB bagan ikaw may tatay-tatay ini na thread (not referring to your age ha:)) you set the time, date and place and then we will converge. Nothing fancy.:cheers:

^^ that sure clears up everything about our airport here in surigao and why no big aircrafts are being used by airlines serving this route.

@filino re: EB bagan ikaw may tatay-tatay ini na thread (not referring to your age ha:)) you set the time, date and place and then we will converge. Nothing fancy.:cheers:

i love to but dili paman gud ko kabalo sa ako sched ral, mas marajao cguro ikaw rakan then ako ra adjust if ever

hi Surigao! I love your city. very peaceful. anong latest news dito sa inyo? nag start naba ung nocnoc nyo? sana para dadami ang tourist sa inyo. Puro lagi nalang BXU ang binigyan ng pansin jan... ganun talaga pa centro ng region malaki lagi ang slice. pero ok lang i love BXU din I love din CDO yang tatlong city na very peaceful. walang bombahan, di tulad jan sa DVO partikular jan sa airport nila diba binumbahan yon? 3 lang talaga ang pinaka peaceful sa mindanao.

pssstt..! that's your opinion! Ayaw pag post og something na maka offend ha kay maka cause na og trouble.. warning! lets have PEACE in MINDANAO.

hi Surigao! I love your city. very peaceful. anong latest news dito sa inyo? nag start naba ung nocnoc nyo? sana para dadami ang tourist sa inyo. Puro lagi nalang BXU ang binigyan ng pansin jan... ganun talaga pa centro ng region malaki lagi ang slice. pero ok lang i love BXU din I love din CDO yang tatlong city na very peaceful. walang bombahan, di tulad jan sa DVO partikular jan sa airport nila diba binumbahan yon? 3 lang talaga ang pinaka peaceful sa mindanao.

hi Surigao! I love your city. very peaceful. anong latest news dito sa inyo? nag start naba ung nocnoc nyo? sana para dadami ang tourist sa inyo. Puro lagi nalang BXU ang binigyan ng pansin jan... ganun talaga pa centro ng region malaki lagi ang slice. pero ok lang i love BXU din I love din CDO yang tatlong city na very peaceful. walang bombahan, di tulad jan sa DVO partikular jan sa airport nila diba binumbahan yon? 3 lang talaga ang pinaka peaceful sa mindanao.

welome trulyMINDANAO and thanx for loving our city. it's ok, kanya-kanyang time lang yan, butuan deserved what it is today, being the regional center of caraga butuan deserve even more.

hi Surigao! I love your city. very peaceful. anong latest news dito sa inyo? nag start naba ung nocnoc nyo? sana para dadami ang tourist sa inyo. Puro lagi nalang BXU ang binigyan ng pansin jan... ganun talaga pa centro ng region malaki lagi ang slice. pero ok lang i love BXU din I love din CDO yang tatlong city na very peaceful. walang bombahan, di tulad jan sa DVO partikular jan sa airport nila diba binumbahan yon? 3 lang talaga ang pinaka peaceful sa mindanao.


Thanks trulyMINDANAO, we sure appreciate your goodwill.:)

Thnaks trulyMINDANAO, we sure appreciate your goodwill.:)

ral, post naman dyan ng Mang Inasal pics.

ral, post naman dyan ng Mang Inasal pics.

he he he kalaong ko ikaw mag post.:)

By the way, had a talk with the local manager of asian spirit now Zest Air regarding their flights here. Dili madajun kuman Dec. 20 kay amu pa daw naganbot an ila mga plane.:bash: Tapos I got confused kay he mentioned na manila-surigao daw gihapon an route and not cebu-sur.:bash: Even sa ila site there is no mention of either manila-surigao or cebu-surigao route. tsk tsk tsk:bash:

he he he kalaong ko ikaw mag post.:)

By the way, had a talk with the local manager of asian spirit now Zest Air regarding their flights here. Dili madajun kuman Dec. 20 kay amu pa daw naganbot an ila mga plane.:bash: Tapos I got confused kay he mentioned na manila-surigao daw gihapon an route and not cebu-sur.:bash: Even sa ila site there is no mention of either manila-surigao or cebu-surigao route. tsk tsk tsk:bash:

do you think ral they can compete with PAL? remember PAL is adding a second flyt and i hope it's not temporary.

do you think ral they can compete with PAL? remember PAL is adding a second flyt and i hope it's not temporary.

if they will peg their airfare lower than PAL, then they can lure the passengers. As for the 2nd flight of Palexpress, basin for the duration of the Holiday season ra jaon. it will be great if it is not, but all indicators point to that situation.

@black spider, are you Graciela?

y ask man ka cokelitro:nuts::nuts:

the girl on your avatar looks like her ;)

graciela m.?

graciela m.?

sino si graciela? hmmmm na intrega ko da......

Filino and other SCC Surigao Forumers, what about this Saturday, 9 pm, Hotel Tavern for our EB?

Guys, Cebu Pacific is now offering P500 all-in fare for Siargao - Cebu route. Jari tag-email sako friend.

Cebu Pacific offers P500 all-in fare for new Cebu Hub services

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the country's leading domestic airline, is offering a P500 all-in Go Lite fare for flights from Cebu to Cotabato, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Legaspi, Ozamiz, Siargao and Tacloban.

The seat sale is from December 17-19, 2008 and is good for travel from January 1-March 18, 2009.

This marks the opening of CEB's new destinations from Cebu to Cotabato, Dumaguete, Legaspi and Siargao and the mounting of additional frequencies from Cebu to Iloilo, Ozamiz and Tacloban.

New thrice weekly flights from Cebu to Cotabato and the four-times weekly Cebu- Legaspi service will start on January 10, 2009. The thrice weekly Cebu-Dumaguete service starts on January 12, 2009. The Cebu-Siargao thrice-weekly service will start on January 30, 2009.

Candice Iyog, CEB VP for marketing and distribution, said, "As we continue to take delivery of brand new ATR 72-500 aircraft, we will operate new inter-island routes and add frequencies to existing ones to encourage local trade and tourism. Coupled with our trademark low fares, we hope to stimulate travel despite market conditions. "

"We also urge passengers to book their flights early through our website, www.cebupacificair.com , to get the cheapest and most convenient flight schedule," Iyog added.

'Go Lite' fares are for passengers traveling with no check-in baggage. Passengers with check-in bags just have to add P200 to the fare.

CEB has the most number of inter-island routes and connections from its operational hubs in Clark, Manila, Cebu and Davao. It continues to be the strongest domestic airline flying to a total of 27--soon to be 32--domestic destinations.

Cebu Pacific has one of the youngest fleets in the region composed of 10 Airbus A319, nine Airbus A320, and six ATR 72-500 aircraft by end of 2008.

Filino and other SCC Surigao Forumers, what about this Saturday, 9 pm, Hotel Tavern for our EB?

ral, busy man ko this week. i have a meeting this saturday with my batchmates for our alumni then this sunday i will be attending our xmas party too.