Lifting of cabotage unfair to local airline and shipping industries - Naitas (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=1&rid=224330)
By Hannibal C. Talete


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MANILA, Aug. 16 (PNA) -- A non-government organization over the weekend called for an investigation either by the Senate or the Department of Transportation and Communications on reports that foreign shipping firms are asking for an exclusion in the cabotage - the transport of goods and people between two points within the Philippine territory.

In a forum in Greenhills, San Juan City, Robert Lim Joseph, chairman emeritus of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies (Naitas), told reporters that the Philippine shipping industry is in grave peril because of a hidden danger that lurks in the guise of fair trade and enlightened consumerism.

Cabotage is a trade or navigation in coastal waters, or, the exclusive right of a country, to operate the air traffic within its territory.

Commonly used as part of the term "cabotage rights," cabotage is the right of a company from one country to trade in another country.

Joseph explained that foreign vessels are promising lower fares and freight rates than Philippine ships, but this is because of tax exemptions they seek to be made available for their operation here.

“Even if they invoke fair trade, this is not a level playing field because they (the foreign interests) want tax exemptions which will not be given Philippine shipping companies,” he stressed.

He said that foreign-owned vessels are not only asking the Philippine government to be able to operate in the country like domestic shipping companies but also to give them tax exemptions, something which are not enjoyed by local bottoms despite problems like high oil costs.

“By any definition, it means economic sabotage through cabotage,” he added.

During the forum, Joseph rendered a short presentation as he showed how foreign ships can pick up cargoes from, say, Davao, to Europe and other countries like Singapore.

“But foreign interests want to pick up goods and passengers from, again, say Davao, to Cebu, Manila and other points in the country,” he said.

The Philippine international ports are those in Manila, San Fernando (La Union), Batangas City, Legaspi City, Iloilo City, Cebu City, Tacloban City, Surigao City,Cagayan de Oro City, and Zamboanga City

Joseph said the basic position of Naitas and many groups supporting nation building is for fair open skies or fair open seas where there are equal opportunities to all players under a reciprocal arrangement.

He noted that the airline industry of the Philippines, being a former Commonwealth country, had earlier asked the American government to be granted cabotage for them to pick up passengers and cargoes in Guam to Honolulu and to Los Angeles in California and from the West Coast to the East Coast.

But this was rejected, Lim-Joseph lamented

Previously, there were moves for unregulated open skies, but were foiled by groups like Naitas. It appears that this dark design has been resurrected as open seas, he warned (PNA)
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hmmmmmm international port na baja ang surigao city port? :banana: :banana:

Mainit Inland Resort, Mainit, Surigao del Norte

latest pics:

The Hotel and the Pools

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The soon to open Convention Center

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The soon to open Resto

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The soon to open Tennis Court

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SOON on this area: Floating Resto and Cottages

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Mainit Lake


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hi there...good morning.... welcome sa thread.... we posted several pics of songkoy courtesy of spring.... na a sa mga previous nga mga threads...

OT: salamat april....

welcome to this thread wise_zech! taga capayanhan baja kaw?

OT: bai salamat sa pag welcome ko d2 at sa lahat din...uu bai ako erpat taga capayahan piro naa nami sa cebu nag puyo......

Fiesta Resort, Brgy. Ipil, Surigao City

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very nice... locals ba ang tag iya ani?

OT: bai salamat sa pag welcome ko d2 at sa lahat din...uu bai ako erpat taga capayahan piro naa nami sa cebu nag puyo......

always ko diha galaag wise_zech. twice nako kasaka sa Mt. maniayao. Nag overnyt pami didto. basi kilaya ako sa imo

very nice... locals ba ang tag iya ani?

korean ang owner ani qwert

thats good kay the city attracts interests of foreign investors as well....

thats good kay the city attracts interests of foreign investors as well....

and this resort is also onwed by Korean qwert.

Club Tara

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always ko diha galaag wise_zech. twice nako kasaka sa Mt. maniayao. Nag overnyt pami didto. basi kilaya ako sa imo

OT: dugay na kaau ko wla na kauli diha sa surigao bai, kay naa man mi puyo sa cebu gud...alaan bai

OT: dugay na kaau ko wla na kauli diha sa surigao bai, kay naa man mi puyo sa cebu gud...alaan bai

OT: :lol: daghan ko kaila nga alaan. classmate nako sa high school pero namalhin pud sila sa cebu dugay na

OT: :lol: daghan ko kaila nga alaan. classmate nako sa high school pero namalhin pud sila sa cebu dugay na

OT: bai unsa name imo classmate?

OT: bai unsa name imo classmate?

OT: Jerry Alaan

OT: Jerry Alaan

OT: wla ko kaila ana niya bai? kay amo paryente naa man jud atbang sa eskwelahan sa capayahan bai....

OT: wla ko kaila ana niya bai? kay amo paryente naa man jud atbang sa eskwelahan sa capayahan bai....

dis-a man ka nag high school bai?

OT: naa sad koy na classmate nga Alaan ang last name when i was i college... taga surigao sad sya.. Tubod or Taganaan man cguro tong ilang lugar....

Latest developments in Almont Hotel Surigao (formerly Maharlika Resort)

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OT: salamat april....

no probs

The picture will give us the idea that the former Maharlika Resort is no more. I think Almont has done and continues to do major renovations and changes in this establishment. I'm sure the place is going to look much much better although less affordable for the common tao...

Gud am everyone...! This is the Senator Barbers Village located at Sitio Lumaban, Brgy. Rizal...

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kagagmay...tym kay padak an ko



tag pila man an selling price nan ila huaz and lot?

more: Fiesta Resort swimmingpool


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could be more beautiful kon ila i landscape an area........but indeed very cool!

Latest developments in Almont Hotel Surigao (formerly Maharlika Resort)

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu179/raisey457/DSC05141.jpg

OT: ngano ing-ani naman ang maharlika oi, katong naka anha ko dha nindot paman to kron wla na...this is now Almont Hotel na pala...good

Mainit Lake


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beautiful minus water lily

..... Greetings from Davao.
I'm already 3 weeks in Philippines. I'll be back to Surigao City on august 19.
Tomorrow I'll visiting the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Davao.

@rally,
@filino,
maybe we can meet us in Surigao. How I can contact you.

nice pics pipz! love to see all your updates, maam raisey and spring!

i just notice na mas dako pa diay an development sa mainit resort diha sa mainit mismo compared on the other resort established on the other municipality! great move sa lgu mainit to indulge in this type of business...a more inviting, more, rooms and lots of amenities!!..dadami pa sana mga resort sa atin noh??

ma beach, spring, mangrove forest, mountain, and this time, sa lake! what more can you ask for??

ayos!

korean ang owner ani qwert




Marajaw na duyom dijo hurot..

Bai spring pila man sad ang room rates ani sa Fiesta Resort?

Gud am everyone...! This is the Senator Barbers Village located at Sitio Lumaban, Brgy. Rizal...

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kagagmay...tym kay padak an ko

hmmm.. this development sa just a walk away in our kahumayan..:lol: the last time i saw this, they were still preparing for the backfill..

taking balibayon road is the only access to the site and goes its way out near pepang village or vice versa..

this is a very peaceful place surrounded by mountains and farm.

thanx for posting maam rice! imo jud tagkadto!hehe :lol:

any idea on its cost per unit?:lol:

more of Fiesta Resort: Resto

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the interior lacks accent and contrast..very pale looking interiors.maybe wala pa jud sila katapos kay they will still place wall lamps...:lol:

sana mas dark yung flooring or walls, more decorations and stuff..:lol:

nice resort!

beautiful minus water lily

in season sometimes are the blooms of water hyacinths and lilies makes it more lovely..:)

Gud am everyone...! This is the Senator Barbers Village located at Sitio Lumaban, Brgy. Rizal...


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kagagmay...tym kay padak an ko


murag gamay ra lagi ang lot area kay dug ol ra kaayo ang mga balay... pila ni ka KM from the city?

Latest developments in Almont Hotel Surigao (formerly Maharlika Resort)

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hmmm..i think this 3star resort cannot totally be finished before the fiesta..lets just wait and see..:) :cheers:

hmmm..i think this 3star resort cannot totally be finished before the fiesta..lets just wait and see..:) :cheers:


when na man diay ning Bonok bonok?

when na man diay ning Bonok bonok?

sept 9

murag gamay ra lagi ang lot area kay dug ol ra kaayo ang mga balay... pila ni ka KM from the city?

naa ra ang building footprint sa mga 50 sq.m. per unit quert..wala sad cya sakto nga setback.. which is 2m (rear),2m (sides) and 3m sa front which is standard sa socialized housing.. actually mura man na cya nagtalikod pero 1m nalang and pagitan nan firewall..hmmm..tag-uno!:ohno: dili nako matingala..:ohno:

naa ra ang building footprint sa mga 50 sq.m. per unit quert..wala sad cya sakto nga setback.. which is 2m (rear),2m (sides) and 3m sa front which is standard sa socialized housing.. actually mura man na cya nagtalikod pero 1m nalang and pagitan nan firewall..hmmm..tag-uno!:ohno: dili nako matingala..:ohno:


then kung butangan pa ni ug fence murag muguot na jud kaayo lantawon... medyo bulilit kaayo ug style....hehe... murag di na pwde maka expand ang tag iya sa house kung gusto niya magpa expand...

They have submitted their building plans already to secure their building permit. Target date of opening is later part of October. pre fab ra daw na building so dali ra an construction.

wow, so magstart na ila construction by next month?
how big is the area sir rally?:)

could be more beautiful kon ila i landscape an area........but indeed very cool!

basin nagipit pa gamay at bulldog.. nagkuyang sa budget..kuman pako kita nagsaya na lubi.:lol::nuts:

..... Greetings from Davao.
I'm already 3 weeks in Philippines. I'll be back to Surigao City on august 19.
Tomorrow I'll visiting the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Davao.

@rally,
@filino,
maybe we can meet us in Surigao. How I can contact you.

OT: welcome here bai meets our newbies here and enjoy...

basin nagipit pa gamay at bulldog.. nagkuyang sa budget..kuman pako kita nagsaya na lubi.:lol::nuts:


i hope hamok ila guest para maka generate na sila nan income for further development.

from surigao today

3,000 LGU leaders, teachers set to converge for 1st Siargao Summit
at Monday, August 17, 2009


At least 3,000 local government officials in the region, including village leaders, teachers and other officials of various line agencies of the government are scheduled to troop to the paradise island of Siargao to attend the 1st Siargao Local Governance and Education Summit this week.

Officials said the aim of the summit is to help President Arroyo’s economic and development programs in the island.

Most of the discussions during the slated summit will also focus on local governance of the mayors and the welfare of the teachers and the people of Siargao, and mainland Surigao City, said Surigao del Norte Rep. Francisco T. Matugas.

The summit will be held at the newly constructed P46 million Dapa Convention Center where Mayor Peter “Boy” Ruaya will be the host on August 21 with the theme "Education in Local Governance Pathways to Development and Progress."

Matugas already poured in some P20 million for the rehabilitation of the said convention center.

Invited guests and keynote speakers during the summit include Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno, Matugas said.

Other topics to be discussed during the summit is the concern of every village, schools in far-flung areas and establishing of new police station buildings, where the nine mayors will also present several resolutions addressed to Puno during the affair, he said.

In that summit, officials of the various local government units along with other officials from line agencies of the government will also review the current Comprehensive Livelihood Emergency and Employment Program (CLEEP) of the government, it was gathered. (Mike Crismundo, MB)

OT: welcome here bai meets our newbies here and enjoy...

banog, thanx for dropping by! hope na magbisitahan sad ka pirme diri..
at wise, banog use to hang out sa siargao island thread before it was fused..:)

I think dili ra 3,000 ang seating capacity sa gym...



.GYM???

closer look of the renovations of almont....

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banog, thanx for dropping by! hope na magbisitahan sad ka pirme diri..
at wise, banog use to hang out sa siargao island thread before it was fused..:)

OT: thanks for the info bro....

hmmm.. this development sa just a walk away in our kahumayan..:lol: the last time i saw this, they were still preparing for the backfill..

taking balibayon road is the only access to the site and goes its way out near pepang village or vice versa..

this is a very peaceful place surrounded by mountains and farm.

thanx for posting maam rice! imo jud tagkadto!hehe :lol:

any idea on its cost per unit?:lol:

No idea mike. per information this is a housing project for the Caraga Regional Hospital Employees. It is a cooperative effort. I don,t have any idea kun magbaligya ba cila to outsiders...

beautiful minus water lily

d na cja lake kun way waterlily....:lol::lol::lol:

Maajong Gabii dijo hurot...! kamingaw man bagan....

Maajong Gabii dijo hurot...! kamingaw man bagan....

gud pm maam

There are lots of development in Punta Bilar....Villa Punta Bilar:

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Inside....

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gud pm maam

Hae man imo migo ya man anhi magtikawtikaw?

Bigatin jud ning tag-iya sa almont... hehehe Hope almot will build more resort and expand their resort sa lake mainit...

dia ra ko Iyaan... sig pangita sa mga tao oi... dia ra ko nag pahipi.... :bash:

asa ra man sad ni si Iyaan.... hain ka ra? ako na lamay nag tikaw tikaw sa pajag.... asa rang mga ungoo? hingsakay naman cgurog lanot....

Bigatin jud ning tag-iya sa almont... hehehe Hope almot will build more resort and expand their resort sa lake mainit...

the problem with their Resort in Lake Mainit luoy kaau kun magbaha...i think it was last year nga niabot jud sa sulod sa rooms nila sa ubos ang tubig....its a pity kay nice baya nga lugar nila....may pagka romantic ang dating...

asa ra man sad ni si Iyaan.... hain ka ra? ako na lamay nag tikaw tikaw sa pajag.... asa rang mga ungoo? hingsakay naman cgurog lanot....

oiii...mingawon jud diay ning pakno sa iyang isig ka pakno no?:lol::lol::lol:

Hae man imo migo ya man anhi magtikawtikaw?

adto tingali ning panaw

But this is really one romantic sunset....Rose Beach, Brgy. Ipil, Surigao City

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mao ba? dapat unta taas ang haligi.... hehehe im sure the management will have their contingency plans... sayang ug pontential kaayo ni nga area.. diba naa sila sa may kitcharao? or jabonga? i forgot the location..

I think the shores of Brgy. Ipil going to Mabua has one of the best sunsets in Surigao City...

mao ba? dapat unta taas ang haligi.... hehehe im sure the management will have their contingency plans... sayang ug pontential kaayo ni nga area.. diba naa sila sa may kitcharao? or jabonga? i forgot the location..

i think Kitcharao specifically Brgy. San Roque...but lagi luoy kaau inig baha labi na kun daku jud ang tubig sa Lake Mainit...Ang sa ubos ra man sab nuon nga rooms...

asay mingaw ba? way mingaw mingaw sa army....

d na cja lake kun way waterlily....:lol::lol::lol:


aw amo ba mam :lol::lol::lol::lol:

asay mingaw ba? way mingaw mingaw sa army....

awww ooo...wa jud mingaw mingaw sa inyo kay anytime...puede man mag good bye forever....jowk..! speaking of which...medyo sad ang afp dri...daghan ang nakalas ang kinabuhi sa latest encounter sa Basilan...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

aw amo ba mam :lol::lol::lol::lol:

kay unsa man diay...?Agusan River ra ang dunay water lily...? arang kalajuir ra pud ang beauty nila i compare baya...:lol::lol::lol:

There are lots of development in Punta Bilar....Villa Punta Bilar:

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Inside....

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By the way this is still under construction...i think there are existing old cottages inside but it isn't fully developed yet....

Very Mysterious man ang dating nan ini na resort...

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closer....post says: cottage for rent

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mam raisey na beautiful an avatar, uno man jaon bag-o na project sa punta bilar?

Still in Punta Bilar: The Hideaway Resort

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Inside....

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Still in Punta Bilar: The Hideaway Resort

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Inside....

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CORY NA CORY man ini mam :cheers:

mam raisey na beautiful an avatar, uno man jaon bag-o na project sa punta bilar?

I think it could either be a private beach house or bag o cja na mga establishments...basin sab mga cottages ra ni ila lang gi develope ang frontage...mingaw man gud paglabay nako....very obvious kaau nga under construction pa cja...

CORY NA CORY man ini mam :cheers:

amo man...i wasn't able to go inside jud kay labay ra mi...dugay na man sab ini cja na resort dri dapita...

The Port of Lipata...

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AFP Transient Facility in Lipata...gi pamper jud ni cla ba....

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amo man...i wasn't able to go inside jud kay labay ra mi...dugay na man sab ini cja na resort dri dapita...


but happy gihapon ako mam at least hamok na gajud nag venture kuman sa ato lugar....HAPIT NA AN PISTA :banana::banana::banana::banana:

mam raisey, ikaw raman gajud an suhito pila man gajud an seating capacity nan bag-o na gym kay kon 3,000 ra bagan ka gamay ra iton halos same before.

but happy gihapon ako mam at least hamok na gajud nag venture kuman sa ato lugar....HAPIT NA AN PISTA :banana::banana::banana::banana:

bitaw, at least naa sab jud developments sa Surigao...medyo di lang jud ingon ana ka paspas...what is frustrating man gud for the surigaonons sa rate nan development dri is because kadaghan ug kadaku sa potential sa Surigao unya wa jud kaau tagae ug pagtagad...

mam raisey, ikaw raman gajud an suhito pila man gajud an seating capacity nan bag-o na gym kay kon 3,000 ra bagan ka gamay ra iton halos same before.

ngeek...wa man ko ma update ana bulldog...actually sige na jud ko gaplano unhon pag drama nga makasulod jud ko didto...i think ni update man cguro c rally ani...actually mora'g d man jud ingon ana kadaku ang gymn...hlaos gamay ra bagan ug diperensya sa previous nga gym...ang design lang gyud nija bagan ang naka add nga bagan arang gajud nija ka imposing...

By the way..., this is now the back view of Gateway Hotel....

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Manjagao Resto at Gateway...kinahanglan jud ni ang sulod sa gateway og major make over....ASAP

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marajaw na buntag

marajaw na buntag

marajaw sab na buntag sa ijo @april

naa ra ang building footprint sa mga 50 sq.m. per unit quert..wala sad cya sakto nga setback.. which is 2m (rear),2m (sides) and 3m sa front which is standard sa socialized housing.. actually mura man na cya nagtalikod pero 1m nalang and pagitan nan firewall..hmmm..tag-uno!:ohno: dili nako matingala..:ohno:

Mike, 85 sg.m sija. Nag-inquire ako last June, didto kami sa area.. lisod paman an dayan. sudlonon sija. Sa may sitio lumaban, rizal.

No idea mike. per information this is a housing project for the Caraga Regional Hospital Employees. It is a cooperative effort. I don,t have any idea kun magbaligya ba cila to outsiders...

Ms. Raisey, open man sija sa iban gov't employees nag-inquire ako kan Ms. Pinky nan NHA gana an ila design sa haus pero medyo nadiscouraged ako kay lajo gajud sija then sudlonon pa gajud.

could be more beautiful kon ila i landscape an area........but indeed very cool!

i agree bulldog. but as i see it, bagan waya pa sila nag open jud totally. like sa landscaping, need more development pa.

Latest developments in Almont Hotel Surigao (formerly Maharlika Resort)

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nice update raisey. waya lagi kaw pics sa ila pool? pero dako pa jud baja ang buhatonon no? and i agree, dili na dajon ka afford ang mga masa ani kay target ani to be the only 3 star hotel in the region man.

beautiful minus water lily

on-going paman gud ang development sa area bai ugsa sagbot pa diha. you will see floating cottages and resto in that area soon.

nice pics pipz! love to see all your updates, maam raisey and spring!

i just notice na mas dako pa diay an development sa mainit resort diha sa mainit mismo compared on the other resort established on the other municipality! great move sa lgu mainit to indulge in this type of business...a more inviting, more, rooms and lots of amenities!!..dadami pa sana mga resort sa atin noh??

ma beach, spring, mangrove forest, mountain, and this time, sa lake! what more can you ask for??

ayos!

true mike. dako jud sija. by the way ang exact name baja sa resort sa Mainit kay Mainit Lakeside Legacy Resort and Hotel

amenities:

1. 5 Swimming pools. (open na ang duha and isa kay may bar in the middle of the pool)
2. Convention Center
3. Tennis Court
4. Restaurant (with underground pool)
5. Floating Cottages
6. Floating Resto
7. 53 rooms
8. Parking that can accomodate 90 vehicles

From Air Philippine's Site

Featured Destination: SURIGAO

Unlike other provinces near the Pacific Ocean, Surigao del Norte experiences rainfalls but not typhoons. Surigao City, the provincial capital of Surigao del Norte is composed of 17 islands, with a total area of 690.37 sq km and land area of 245.34 sq km Its location in the coast offers the opportunity to discover and enjoy the wide array of beaches ranging from white, grayish-sandy to gravel-smooth pebbled ones. The coasts of the province offer interesting dive sites, thriving marine ecosystem, and a generally flourishing marine flora and fauna.
Your trip to Surigao City will not be complete without visiting the following top destinations: Siargao, Dinagat island and Lake Mainit.

Siargao or the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines”, is a tear-drop shaped island located in the province of Surigao del Norte. The island has miles of unperturbed beaches, with thunderous waves rolling uninterrupted from the Pacific Ocean, intensified by the Mindanao current running westward through the Siargao Strait. Siargao’s unspoiled beaches and world class waves, easily comparable to that of Hawaii’s famous pipelines make a perfect spot to host annual international surfing events, further promoting Surigao del Norte as a prime destination for local and foreign surfers and beach lovers.

Aside from surfing, enjoy another water activity by hopping onto the island of Dinagat. Also known as the “Mystical Island Province of Love”, it is about a 1-hour ride away by motorboat from Surigao City. Once a part of Surigao del Norte until December 2006 when it was declared a new province in the Caraga Region, Dinagat Island is a cluster of rock islands and islets with surrounding waters so clear that it is possible to see the colorful activity of rich marine life – definitely an irresistable invitation for diving and snorkeling.

Just when there’s nothing more left to do, a trip to Lake Mainit proves worthy of a stopover. Lake Mainit is one of nature’s gift to mankind – with its calm water that serves as sanctuary to wild ducks and rare fresh water fishes, as well as a picturesque sight of water hyacinths and lilies in bloom. This fourth largest lake in the Philippines branches out to various cold and hot springs, which one can visit for some relaxation.

More than Surigao del Norte’s own stretch of sandy shorelines, abundant marine ecosystem, and sensational surfing waves, what will beckon you to come back again and again is the simplest luxury that nature has in store at the end of the day: how time seems to stop while lying on the beach, witnessing the glorious sunset. The beach is all yours, everything becomes tranquil and nothing else matters.

Experience the ultimate thrill of surfing! Air Philippines offers daily flight to Surigao. Departing Manila at 08:45am, arriving Surigao City at 10:15am. Departing Surigao City at 10:45 am, arriving Manila at 12:15 pm.

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There are lots of development in Punta Bilar....Villa Punta Bilar:

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Inside....

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unsa ning Villa Punta Bilar?

..... Greetings from Davao.
I'm already 3 weeks in Philippines. I'll be back to Surigao City on august 19.
Tomorrow I'll visiting the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Davao.

@rally,
@filino,
maybe we can meet us in Surigao. How I can contact you.

Banog, kalimti na daw si @filino. springcity na daw s'ya karon.

@Spring and Sir Rally, another balikbayan. sugata nijo sija pagbalik nija nan surigao with matching :banana::banana::banana:...sajaw ta.

Very Mysterious man ang dating nan ini na resort...

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closer....post says: cottage for rent

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sa punta bilar gihapon ni? nice ba ang mga beach diha nga area?

mam raisey, ikaw raman gajud an suhito pila man gajud an seating capacity nan bag-o na gym kay kon 3,000 ra bagan ka gamay ra iton halos same before.

guess ra nako bulldog ha, individual seats ton sija kay kung dili im sure more than 3,000 ang capacity nija. i remember sa tag sulti ni cyberwizard before adton nagkita kami na ang Tacloban Gym grabe jud kadako peo 2,000 ra ang capacity kay individual seats man, same sa araneta. so bagan amo ton ang gym nato, individual seats sab sija

Banog, kalimti na daw si @filino. springcity na daw s'ya karon.

@Spring and Sir Rally, another balikbayan. sugata nijo sija pagbalik nija nan surigao with matching :banana::banana::banana:...sajaw ta.

hahahahaha correct kay bai :lol:

Mike, 85 sg.m sija. Nag-inquire ako last June, didto kami sa area.. lisod paman an dayan. sudlonon sija. Sa may sitio lumaban, rizal.



Ms. Raisey, open man sija sa iban gov't employees nag-inquire ako kan Ms. Pinky nan NHA gana an ila design sa haus pero medyo nadiscouraged ako kay lajo gajud sija then sudlonon pa gajud.


bai pila may rate sa AirPhil para ugma nga flight?

By the way..., this is now the back view of Gateway Hotel....

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oi nice jud tan-awon ang terraces o :banana:

Manjagao Resto at Gateway...kinahanglan jud ni ang sulod sa gateway og major make over....ASAP

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bag-o paman nila ni tag renovate na area raisey. siguro laong pa ni mike kuyang ra iton nan accent :)

@raisey: dili ba tag renovate man nila kuman ang ila pool? tapos na ba?

tood, 4 naman kuman ang resto nan Gateway.

marajaw sab na buntag sa ijo @april

same here....

same here....

good am april :)

bai pila may rate sa AirPhil para ugma nga flight?

P3,800 kuman pero may possibility pa na mulower. simay musakay?

P3,800 kuman pero may possibility pa na mulower. simay musakay?

ako mega. agoi! mahal-mahal naman baja. umay pasabot na mo lower pa bai?

ako mega. agoi! mahal-mahal naman baja. umay pasabot na mo lower pa bai?

ayay, mega ha. hehe. :lol: naa pay posibilidad na mulower an rate later this pm. pero d pana sure. palit na kay samot pagmahal ugma.

ayay, mega ha. hehe. :lol: naa pay posibilidad na mulower an rate later this pm. pero d pana sure. palit na kay samot pagmahal ugma.

na inday jadto ako na tag txt ya pa mo reply :bash:

any news about sa CebuPac bai?

Muzta man tood ang Airphil, gaining ba sila til kuman?

Maayong buntag sa inyong tanan!

na inday jadto ako na tag txt ya pa mo reply :bash:

any news about sa CebuPac bai?

Muzta man tood ang Airphil, gaining ba sila til kuman?

Wa pa tay update sa CebuPac, an AirPhil okay gajud sila. so far kun ya ko masajop, ya pa kaexperience nan cancellation sa flight.. hamok an pasahero.. y probs. dugangan pa gani nila an flight an probs kay ya pay equipment na sakto an CAAP.

Wa pa tay update sa CebuPac, an AirPhil okay gajud sila. so far kun ya ko masajop, ya pa kaexperience nan cancellation sa flight.. hamok an pasahero.. y probs. dugangan pa gani nila an flight an probs kay ya pay equipment na sakto an CAAP.

By adding a flight, u mean two flights a day invhictus?

By adding a flight, u mean two flights a day invhictus?

yes. :) that's their plan.

Maayong buntag sa inyong tanan!

welcome back bai. have posted latest pics on the previous pages. paki ukab rakan bai

yes. :) that's their plan.

I hope its a later flight though, not an earlier one.

Wa pa tay update sa CebuPac, an AirPhil okay gajud sila. so far kun ya ko masajop, ya pa kaexperience nan cancellation sa flight.. hamok an pasahero.. y probs. dugangan pa gani nila an flight an probs kay ya pay equipment na sakto an CAAP.

kung dili late afternoon or evening flight no need naman siguro to add those equipment. pero still that's a very good news bai. thnx to airphil :banana:


bai, nakasuyod na kaw sa Sports Complex? na rubberized na sija?

welcome back bai. have posted latest pics on the previous pages. paki ukab rakan bai

Nasubay na nako bai. Nindot sab na mga resort. I'll probably check them out pag naa nako dha.

I hope its a later flight though, not an earlier one.

if it's a later flight, maybe those runway lights are necessary gajud.

Spring, about the boulevard in Surigao. Para malapad sab na cja, posibli bana mabutangan ug extention?

if it's a later flight, maybe those runway lights are necessary gajud.

I just hope that someday, they'll finally decide to build a new one, instead of just patching up whatever we have now.

kung dili late afternoon or evening flight no need naman siguro to add those equipment. pero still that's a very good news bai. thnx to airphil :banana:


bai, nakasuyod na kaw sa Sports Complex? na rubberized na sija?

Waya pako kasuyod bai. Ya pakoy idea uno nay natapos dha. Si sir rally siguro murag naay ija update ana.

Waya pako kasuyod bai. Ya pakoy idea uno nay natapos dha. Si sir rally siguro murag naay ija update ana.

jaon daw ija mga pics sa sports complex, pero ya paman nija tag post. busy pa bagan

Spring, about the boulevard in Surigao. Para malapad sab na cja, posibli bana mabutangan ug extention?

dream nomore bai. labay ko didto yesterday. instead na palapdan, tagkuhaan pa ug isa ka lane. remember those precast seats? yes, tagkuaan nan isa ka lane then bagan may mga buyak na tagtanum. :ohno: na highblood ako :bash: bagan ya na dajon ako ganahi :bash: imbes amo ra iton ang pinakadako na ato na dayan, tag gamayan pa gajud :bash::bash::bash:

I just hope that someday, they'll finally decide to build a new one, instead of just patching up whatever we have now.

got it right bai. we should build something as our long term solution sa mga problema but the way i see it, walay interesado na mga politico :bash:

good am april :)

good morning spring

dream nomore bai. labay ko didto yesterday. instead na palapdan, tagkuhaan pa ug isa ka lane. remember those precast seats? yes, tagkuaan nan isa ka lane then bagan may mga buyak na tagtanum. :ohno: na highblood ako :bash: bagan ya na dajon ako ganahi :bash: imbes amo ra iton ang pinakadako na ato na dayan, tag gamayan pa gajud :bash::bash::bash:

:bash::bash::bash: Ambot. I was hoping that they could widen the boulevard for the pedestrians, ug ka stambayan sab na dili ta mahadlok matagak sa dagat o madasmagan ug sakyanan. Unta, kung ikaw ma leader, i hope you do something about it.:)

good morning spring

Good morning April! Paki check sa imo PM ms.

:bash::bash::bash: Ambot. I was hoping that they could widen the boulevard for the pedestrians, ug ka stambayan sab na dili ta mahadlok matagak sa dagat o madasmagan ug sakyanan. Unta, kung ikaw ma leader, i hope you do something about it.:)


hahahaha amu men! :lol:

Good morning April! Paki check sa imo PM ms.

got your PM..ni reply nku...sorry au delay...medyo na busy ang beauty...

ang masuya nga simod TAYPATZ

FYI:

National Surfing Cup: Siargao, Surigao del Norte : 2nd Week of October 2009

International Surfing Curp: Siargao, Surigao del Norte : 3rd Week of October 2009

got your PM..ni reply nku...sorry au delay...medyo na busy ang beauty...

ang masuya nga simod TAYPATZ

hehe...Murag mugawasay ang dalaga....Lagi suyado man ang simod, ambot lang.

hehe...Murag mugawasay ang dalaga....Lagi suyado man ang simod, ambot lang.

hehehe... na busy ko kay g pa himu ko ni bossing ug costing for this coming weekend event here sa office

OT: sagdi rakan ton nijo kay basta sagdi rakan :lol:

hehehe... na busy ko kay g pa himu ko ni bossing ug costing for this coming weekend event here sa office

Asa man diay ka dapit sa Cebu?

OT: sagdi rakan ton nijo kay basta sagdi rakan :lol:

Ang mga batan on lagi, hot ra kaayo. Dili ka control sa emotions.

Asa man diay ka dapit sa Cebu?

OT: i'm staying in labangon but im working in cebu business park

OT: sagdi rakan ton nijo kay basta sagdi rakan :lol:

Ang mga batan on lagi, hot ra kaayo. Dili ka control sa emotions.

:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

Mike, 85 sg.m sija. Nag-inquire ako last June, didto kami sa area.. lisod paman an dayan. sudlonon sija. Sa may sitio lumaban, rizal.



Ms. Raisey, open man sija sa iban gov't employees nag-inquire ako kan Ms. Pinky nan NHA gana an ila design sa haus pero medyo nadiscouraged ako kay lajo gajud sija then sudlonon pa gajud.

an floor area na ini cja invictus? o ang lot area pa..pila man kabuok na mga units? puro ra cja single detach houses? pila na an cost per unit?

amo lage jaon problema kay gagmay ra an taghimo na dayan one way ra na dayan an taghimo....uman dili man lage dajun kaboylo nan dagko na dayan!!:bash::bash::bash::bash:

an floor area na ini cja invictus? o ang lot area pa..pila man kabuok na mga units? puro ra cja single detach houses? pila na an cost per unit?

amo lage jaon problema kay gagmay ra an taghimo na dayan one way ra na dayan an taghimo....uman dili man lage dajun kaboylo nan dagko na dayan!!:bash::bash::bash::bash:

amo ton ang mga utok sa uban leader mike, ONE WAY RA :bash:

OT: i'm staying in labangon but im working in cebu business park

Naa koy auntie dha, Avella ang apilido, pero Nunez cja tong la pa cja nagmenyo.

Naa koy auntie dha, Avella ang apilido, pero Nunez cja tong la pa cja nagmenyo.

ahh..... who knows basin bja magkasugat kmi nan dayan dri...hehehe

dream nomore bai. labay ko didto yesterday. instead na palapdan, tagkuhaan pa ug isa ka lane. remember those precast seats? yes, tagkuaan nan isa ka lane then bagan may mga buyak na tagtanum. :ohno: na highblood ako :bash: bagan ya na dajon ako ganahi :bash: imbes amo ra iton ang pinakadako na ato na dayan, tag gamayan pa gajud :bash::bash::bash:

thatws what we called tricycle standard, spring.. sao tan-aw nan mga taga engineering, halapad pa karaajaw..basin himuan o tukuran pa na mga building an isa ka lane diha..or jaon one way himuo rakan na two way..:lol::lol::bash::bash::bash:

ahh..... who knows basin bja magkasugat kmi nan dayan dri...hehehe

:lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

im serious...hahaha:lol::lol:

thatws what we called tricycle standard, spring.. sao tan-aw nan mga taga engineering, halapad pa karaajaw..basin himuan o tukuran pa na mga building an isa ka lane diha..or jaon one way himuo rakan na two way..:lol::lol::bash::bash::bash:

makaway gajud gana mike. TIGBAK PA!:bash:

makaway gajud gana mike. TIGBAK PA!:bash:

relax ang heart....

an floor area na ini cja invictus? o ang lot area pa..pila man kabuok na mga units? puro ra cja single detach houses? pila na an cost per unit?
lot area 85 sg. m. Mga 300 units daw ila himuon, 3 kabuok daw design. Buhos man an style nila. Naa nay amora nan jaoy hulmahan na bayay den didto ra ibuhos an semento, unique pod. uman ok ra jaon na style Mike?

amo lage jaon problema kay gagmay ra an taghimo na dayan one way ra na dayan an taghimo....uman dili man lage dajun kaboylo nan dagko na dayan!!:bash::bash::bash::bash:

amo man.. :bash::bash:

oi, jari ako latest pic sa terminal, upload ko anay

amo ton ang mga utok sa uban leader mike, ONE WAY RA :bash:

hahahaha!! ayos bai! tinuod..:ohno::ohno::ohno:

oi, jari ako latest pic sa terminal, upload ko anay

cant wait to see that carl!:banana::banana::banana:

hahahaha!! ayos bai! tinuod..:ohno::ohno::ohno:

picture ran ko unja ang blvd

Mainit Lakeside Legacy Resort and Hotel


amo ini ila restaurant na u/c na ang plano may swimmingpool right under that restaurant

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lot area 85 sg. m. Mga 300 units daw ila himuon, 3 kabuok daw design. Buhos man an style nila. Naa nay amora nan jaoy hulmahan na bayay den didto ra ibuhos an semento, unique pod. uman ok ra jaon na style Mike?



amo man.. :bash::bash:

prefab construction using precast materials man guro imo pasabot..ok jaon na style kay dali ra an duration sa construction..basta lowcost housing labi na iduplicate ra ang design...amora nan puzzle..sumpay-umpay rakan..:)

got to go guys... lunch sa ko.... see u later

The ongoing repainting of City Terminal

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Mainit Lakeside Legacy Resort and Hotel


amo ini ila restaurant na u/c na ang plano may swimmingpool right under that restaurant

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wow! amo? great to know that! an understructure octagonal pool that opens towards the lake! ( ako-ako ra):lol:..hahay, matapus na unta ni cja..this will be the biggest resort in the province, carl sa imo tan-aw? with regards sa amenities and facilities? tana dili sila magtinihik sad sa landscaping, lightings, other site development plans kay mao na ang makapanindot pag-ayo..mga as far as i know , if wala ko masajop, the mainit municipality is the second biggest municipality after placer..
i just dont like that ball lamps with grilles! nakakasawang tingnan..80s pa yata yan nauso! gosh!:lol: yan din ang ginamit nang fiesta dive resort!! we have alot of cheap nice looking modern lamp and street lamps here sa ubos.hahaha...

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The caraga experience
By AJ de la Torre (The Freeman) Updated August 02, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Cities evoke a mental picture of a concrete jungle, draped with large billboards and neon signs, blanketed by smog. It is a place of blaring sounds which people take as music. There are times when we yearn for a quiet moment and a breath of fresh air. We crave for something new… an adventure.

The Department of Tourism through Secretary Ace Durano and DOT-Region 7 recently invited a group of Cebu travel writers and travel operators on a four-day familiarization tour to Region XIII or better known as the Caraga region, with an itinerary that satiated our hunger for culture enrichment, adventure and relaxation.

And true to what they say, “You will never know how it truly tastes, until you feel it in your mouth,” we had a cultural immersion. After checking in at Almont Inland Hotel, the group was ready to visit the three museums in Butuan.

Led by DOT-7 Regional Director Patria Aurora Roa, our group had for a first destination Butuan City, known for its rich culture and history that dates back before Ferdinand Magellan’s landing on Philippine shores.

At the Diocesan Museum, the group was guided by Fr. Joesilo Amalla, who presented an almost kilometer-long paper with names from its historic past until present, proving that the first Easter Sunday Mass was held there. Butuan City is not only known for the story of Masawa Island in Agusan River Delta in Mindanao, but also as a source of well documented historical data and artifacts.

“Balangay”, which the word “barangay” is derived from, were small boats used in the early times. These boats were found in Butuan and are preserved up to this moment.

Second stop was at the Regional Museum It is a must-visit place in the city because there you get to see relics and artifacts that will prove that the Filipinos were already into trading with neighboring countries long before Magellan landed on our shores. The displays in the museum also showed what our early ancestors used, like their clothes, means of catching food and the utensils and equipment in their households.

The final visit was at the Butuan National Museum of the Balangay Shrine in Libertad Butuan City, where two of the five boats that were excavated from the banks of Butuan’s river, are displayed. At the back of the museum is an almost dried up river, still believed to have more of these balangays waiting to be unearthed.

Butuan evolved from three different hypotheses: One, derived from the sour fruit “batwan”. Another is from Raja Bantuan, one of the leaders who visited ancient Butuan. The third is of the people being “but-an,” meaning “hospitable” or “good”.

On the second day, we had a three-hour scenic ride to Hayanggabon wharf, where we took a boat to get to our next destination – Sohoton. The Hayanggabon wharf is found near Lake Mainit, the Philippines’ fourth largest lake and called such due to its warm water that spreads out between Agusan del Norte and Surigao del Norte.

Sohoton, which is in the municipality of Socorro, is one of the many islands of Bukas Grande, Surigao del Norte. We checked in at Club Tara resort, a Korean owned resort that is a favorite place for honeymooners. It has spacious rooms with verandas that are set right in the sea.

The nearby Sohoton National Park offers lots of activities, like the mystical Sohoton Cove, swimming to a secret underground passage that would get you six feet above the water and do a perfect dive. You could also kayak your way to the jellyfish sanctuary where you can swim with thousands of non-stinging jellyfish in varying psychedelic colors.

Aside from these, the place also has the Tiktikan Lake, the San Roque Mangrove, the Iñaran Marsh, Magkahuyok falls and the Buayahan Lake. This can all be done on a two-day tour while staying at nearby resorts like the Hidden Islands Resort which offers Economy, De Luxe and VIP packages.

Tourist guides are the local fishermen who are most familiar with the places and are very able English-speaking guides. They can answer any question you shoot at them. Now that’s excellent service!

But if you’re not into this adventure, you can just idly sit and enjoy the silence of nature, or feel the rustle of the leaves that sway in the mellow breeze. Tourism Operations Officer of Sohoton, Dhodo Genson Ajoc shared that they are into ecological protection, preserving exotic varieties like the pitcher plant and the Philippine Ironwood, known as the hardest specie in the whole world. Ajoc also identified five kinds of Philippine eagles found in the forests, as well as Rufus hornbills and Flying Lemurs.

On the third day of the exciting tour, the group rode a boat to three islets- the Naked Island, Daku and Guyam. These are found near Siargao Island, which lies in the northeast coast of Mindanao and is famous for its mountain-like waves… reason for it to be called the “Surfing Capital of the Philippines.”

This part of the region is a favorite of locals and foreigners alike and is visited all through out the year especially during August to October, which is the surfing season.

We checked in at Bayud resort, owned by Surigao del Norte Governor Robert Ace Barbers who was kind enough to offer the group the best accommodations, though the resort is still set to officially open next year.

And since Siargao is known for its waves, our visit would not be complete if we did not stop by the famous Cloud 9. Here, big surfing competitions have taken place. On September 24, “Billabong Cloud 9 Invitational competition” will open. This will be the 15th International Competition to be held there.

We visited the Magpupungko Beach in Pilar, where we were welcomed by Pilar Mayor Lucio Gonzales and his staff who prepared sumptuous snacks that could have fed a whole barangay. Magpupungko, or “sitting or squatting”, is famous for its rock formations that seem to be sitting or squatting along the shoreline during low-tide. As the water is contained inside the formation, it would resemble a giant swimming pool.

This was the place where the first “Game Fishing Competition” in the island was held last April 2008, attracting many tourists from Hong Kong, Malaysia, Thailand and Russia.

As tourists began to flock to Siargao and accommodation became a problem, DOT Secretary Ace Durano allocated funds for the establishment of the “Home-stay Program”, where tourists can stay in the houses of the locals.

“Home-Stay Project” has been warmly accepted by the residents as it helps them earn extra income. After a thorough training in different services conducted by DOT, those who passed were given P75 thousand pesos assistance that they can use for the improvement of their houses or buy air conditioners, beds and bathrooms facilities.

The last day of our trip started off with an hour-drive going to the Municipality of Del Carmen where the group was greeted by their young and handsome Mayor Constantino Navarro IV. We were also joined by the very energetic DOT regional director of Caraga Letty Tan who led us to the Del Carmen Wharf where we set off in “bankas” to the popular Caub Lagoon and Mangrove sites.

These sites are favorite attractions in the region. It is a huge 4,000 square meter area filled with mangroves that look like they were all trimmed down to an exact height. The Mangrove area is the largest in Mindanao and the second largest in the whole Philippines.

Oh, and let me not forget those mouth-watering food! Everywhere we went, luscious fresh sea food dishes were offered. From huge alimangos, to different kinds of fish, and shrimps, prawns, lobsters. Delicious food that made us forget about our diets.

So if you are tired of the city and would want a totally new adventure, take the Caraga Tour and come home feeling like a whole new energized and prouder Filipino.

great news :banana:

eheem, dato na samot barbers kay sija man baja tag-ija sa Bayud Resort :bash:

wow! amo? great to know that! an understructure octagonal pool that opens towards the lake! ( ako-ako ra):lol:..hahay, matapus na unta ni cja..this will be the biggest resort in the province, carl sa imo tan-aw? with regards sa amenities and facilities? tana dili sila magtinihik sad sa landscaping, lightings, other site development plans kay mao na ang makapanindot pag-ayo..mga as far as i know , if wala ko masajop, the mainit municipality is the second biggest municipality after placer..
i just dont like that ball lamps with grilles! nakakasawang tingnan..80s pa yata yan nauso! gosh!:lol: yan din ang ginamit nang fiesta dive resort!! we have alot of cheap nice looking modern lamp and street lamps here sa ubos.hahaha...


mike, that project was made possible through ra gajud sa savings sa LGU. every IRA they allocated 2M intended for the resort development as per info given to us by the SB Secretary last night. ug beleive it or not, LCE gajud ang mangunay ug trabaho. he's a working/hands-on leader gajud. sija pay mo pala. tabang kabot sa pool, etc.

as of now, free pa ang pool but the mayor has already asked an authority from the council to implement minimal fees. so far, 250.00 daw ang rate sa room until ma pass na jud ang exact nga rates.

imagine this mike

that hotel has the ff:

1. 53 rooms
2. 5 pools
3. resto
4. floating cottages and resto
5. convention center
6. tennis court
7. the parking area can accomodate up to 90 vehicles

@mike, LGU Mainit will soon develop the Mainit Hot Spring ug ready na ang budget :banana:

guess ra nako bulldog ha, individual seats ton sija kay kung dili im sure more than 3,000 ang capacity nija. i remember sa tag sulti ni cyberwizard before adton nagkita kami na ang Tacloban Gym grabe jud kadako peo 2,000 ra ang capacity kay individual seats man, same sa araneta. so bagan amo ton ang gym nato, individual seats sab sija

ngay. 4500 ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome

@mike, LGU Mainit will soon develop the Mainit Hot Spring ug ready na ang budget :banana:

"WoW" amo ray masulti nako. Good job to their local government. Good for Mainit and for Surigao Del Norte.

no need to compare Agusan River and your beautiful beaches in Surigao.... mas nice lagi ng inyong beaches og walay mo babag ana... kay bisan ako i love it! sagdi lang ng Agusan River kay daku nag katabag sa ilimnon sa entire BXU and neighbooring municipalities....

kay unsa man diay...?Agusan River ra ang dunay water lily...? arang kalajuir ra pud ang beauty nila i compare baya...:lol::lol::lol:

gamay ra diay ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome? daku daku pa diay ang capacity sa NORMISIST gym kay murag 5 to 6 thou man and URIOS is 8 thou...

ngay. 4500 ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome

gamay ra diay ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome? daku daku pa diay ang capacity sa NORMISIST gym kay murag 5 to 6 thou man and URIOS is 8 thou...

individual seats mana sya.bisan bleatcher duna lingkuran, and lower box duna sya sandigan pa. human foam ang lingkuran

gamay ra diay ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome? daku daku pa diay ang capacity sa NORMISIST gym kay murag 5 to 6 thou man and URIOS is 8 thou...

ang naka nindot lang fully airconditoned , human ang likod dagat mao samot ka bugnaw ang buga sa hangin, mao nahan ang PBA mag showdown dri, every conference duna sla game dri

ngay. 4500 ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome

ay ay sab, wrong info baja adto kang cyberwizard. but anyway, ang ija siguro point ngay kay maski grabe kadako ang astrodome pero tungad kay invidual seat sija ugsa amo ra iton ang capacity whereas kung dili individual seat mas mahamok pa.

OT: waya na ako ka reply ngay kay lahos kami sa amo destination na gabei :)

bitaw kay matingala man ko nga daku baya ang astrodome based sa picture ha....

I hope nga ma maintain na sa mga taga Surigao ang ilang sports facilities... no vandalism or whatsoever....

gamay ra diay ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome? daku daku pa diay ang capacity sa NORMISIST gym kay murag 5 to 6 thou man and URIOS is 8 thou...

reg you cant compare urios gym sa tacloban kay ang urios bleachers ra same with normisist, ang tacloban individual seats gajud sija.

prefab construction using precast materials man guro imo pasabot..ok jaon na style kay dali ra an duration sa construction..basta lowcost housing labi na iduplicate ra ang design...amora nan puzzle..sumpay-umpay rakan..:)

sakto kaw, amo jaon.. kalimot ko sa term na ila tagsulti sa ako. :bash::bash:

ang naka nindot lang fully airconditoned , human ang likod dagat mao samot ka bugnaw ang buga sa hangin, mao nahan ang PBA mag showdown dri, every conference duna sla game dri

i am hoping na individual seats pud ang sa surigao para mas sosyal ang dating :banana: pero kung dili na wa gihapon lami :lol: pero ok ra atleast nindot na gihapon sa gawas, something na we surigaonon should be proud of :)

sakto kaw, amo jaon.. kalimot ko sa term na ila tagsulti sa ako. :bash::bash:

bai may update ba kaw sa number of contingents joining the Bonok-Bonok Festival?

hmmmm good news or bad news?

Latest update of Blvd development:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_1959.jpg

as you can see, tagamit ang usa ka lane. for me, it's bad news! :bash:

and here's the never ending "guba-repair-guba-repair" drama of Blvd Center Island :bash:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_1960.jpg


dili ba nagkahas-kahas na ug kwarta?

bai may update ba kaw sa number of contingents joining the Bonok-Bonok Festival?

As per info from Mayor Pons, 7 pa. 5 sa laing lugar, duha pa sa ato. Meeting pa namo sa City Peace and Order Council kuman, BRB peeps. :)

As per info from Mayor Pons, 7 pa. 5 sa laing lugar, duha pa sa ato. Meeting pa namo sa City Peace and Order Council kuman, BRB peeps. :)

agoi! uman ini na festival? just for compliance rakan lamang? :bash: wala ba talagang extra efforts diyan? :bash:

hmmmm good news or bad news?

Latest update of Blvd development:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_1959.jpg

as you can see, tagamit ang usa ka lane. for me, it's bad news! :bash:

Murag madaya paman diay gamay ang blvd. Ngano gitamnan paman ntawon.

and here's the never ending "guba-repair-guba-repair" drama of Blvd Center Island :bash:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_1960.jpg


dili ba nagkahas-kahas na ug kwarta?

aguy have mercy.....:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:... give justice sa design.... u ruin it by putting those trees there

aguy have mercy.....:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:... give justice sa design.... u ruin it by putting those trees there


day ajao ko pasumingli oi! dili ako naguba ana :lol:

aguy have mercy.....:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:... give justice sa design.... u ruin it by putting those trees there

Na unsa lagi. Way ayo na mga planners.

Na unsa lagi. Way ayo na mga planners.

sinabi mo pa bai. the only thing that is good in the eyes along the Blvd area is the ongoing expansion of Hotel Tavern

Murag madaya paman diay gamay ang blvd. Ngano gitamnan paman ntawon.

anyway, as of now, considering the traffic volume in that area, medyo ok paman noon ang two lanes lang in both sides

sinabi mo pa bai. the only thing that is good in the eyes along the Blvd area is the ongoing expansion of Hotel Tavern

Naa raba tana koy plano kung makadaug ko lotto:lol::lol::lol:. With the right leadership, magana jud nang blvd.

anyway, as of now, considering the traffic volume in that area, medyo ok paman noon ang two lanes lang in both sides

Buntangan tana nila ug extension no? Kay kung madajon ang mall dha, atleast someday, mas mo bz naman nang blvd. Tapos, mas modaghan pa ang mga commercial establishments dha. Kagana gajud e develope.

day ajao ko pasumingli oi! dili ako naguba ana :lol:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Na unsa lagi. Way ayo na mga planners.

amu lage... way klaro.....

Naa raba tana koy plano kung makadaug ko lotto:lol::lol::lol:. With the right leadership, magana jud nang blvd.

gogogogo...taya dayon....:lol::lol::lol:

Naa raba tana koy plano kung makadaug ko lotto:lol::lol::lol:. With the right leadership, magana jud nang blvd.

hahahahahaha hala cg taya bai :lol:

gogogogo...taya dayon....:lol::lol::lol:

haha... $176 million na raba diri. Basi diay maka chamba. E hire jud mo nako.

gamay ra diay ang capacity sa tacloban astrodome? daku daku pa diay ang capacity sa NORMISIST gym kay murag 5 to 6 thou man and URIOS is 8 thou...

5000 k and seating capacity ng Tacloban Astrodome bai.

Next year they are planning to develop the area into a Sports Complex. They will put a soccer field, beach volleyball, basketball, and volleyball courts and its near the bay :D.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_0171.jpg?t=1250574823

BTW, Surigao Sports Complex rocks! Ang ganda ng design ;) Congrats!

Tapos na ba ang Surigao Sports Complex?

haha... $176 million na raba diri. Basi diay maka chamba. E hire jud mo nako.

hahahaha... it wub b an honor to serve u sir....:lol::lol:

5000 k and seating capacity ng Tacloban Astrodome bai.

Next year they are planning to develop the area into a Sports Complex. They will put a soccer field, beach volleyball, basketball, and volleyball courts and its near the bay :D.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_0171.jpg?t=1250574823

BTW, Surigao Sports Complex rocks! Ang ganda ng design ;)

thanks for the info...welcome sa thread

Buntangan tana nila ug extension no? Kay kung madajon ang mall dha, atleast someday, mas mo bz naman nang blvd. Tapos, mas modaghan pa ang mga commercial establishments dha. Kagana gajud e develope.

sguro the first thing that the LGU should do is to work first for the squatters area kay yaot gajud tan-awon.

hahahaha... it wub b an honor to serve u sir....:lol::lol:

Apil sab c Spring, kay murag usa mga pinaka knowledgeable diri.

Apil sab c Spring, kay murag usa mga pinaka knowledgeable diri.

got it ryt... bsan mag timplahay ra ko nya ug kape ok na.....:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

5000 k and seating capacity ng Tacloban Astrodome bai.

Next year they are planning to develop the area into a Sports Complex. They will put a soccer field, beach volleyball, basketball, and volleyball courts and its near the bay :D.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_0171.jpg?t=1250574823

BTW, Surigao Sports Complex rocks! Ang ganda ng design ;) Congrats!

Tapos na ba ang Surigao Sports Complex?


thnx for that clarification mars. August 28 is the tentative date for the opening but i dont know kung kasali ba sa opening ang grandstand or ang gym lang muna.

got it ryt... bsan mag timplahay ra ko nya ug kape ok na.....:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

:rofl::rofl::rofl: kaswerti sab. Magtimplahay ka ug kapi karon.

thnx for that clarification mars. August 28 is the tentative date for the opening but i dont know kung kasali ba sa opening ang grandstand or ang gym lang muna.

Ohh I see. So malapit na pala? May mga commercial spaces din ba?

Apil sab c Spring, kay murag usa mga pinaka knowledgeable diri.

ops! sunod na ta estorya ana bai ug makadaug naka ug lotto :lol:

Ohh I see. So malapit na pala? May mga commercial spaces din ba?

yup may mga rentable stalls @mars.

:rofl::rofl::rofl: kaswerti sab. Magtimplahay ka ug kapi karon.

hahahaha.... kuyang pa... mag hinlu ay ug toilet....:hilarious:hilarious


ur honor gud... xempre alalay ra ko...

apil ba ang BXU sa bonok bonok?

ops! sunod na ta estorya ana bai ug makadaug naka ug lotto :lol:

:bash: hehe...Nangandoy lang.

hahahaha.... kuyang pa... mag hinlu ay ug toilet....:hilarious:hilarious


ur honor gud... xempre alalay ra ko...

Ayaw nalang kay mura ug mahalon sab ka magpasweldo. Basi dili pa mahinlo ug tarong kay cge raka txt.

nag cge diay mog patad og masyao? hahahaha

nag cge diay mog patad og masyao? hahahaha

C April bagan, kay mura ug sugarol. Lotto raman ako.

apil ba ang BXU sa bonok bonok?

no official list pa reg but most probbly apil sila kay mi join man ang city diha before

[QUOTE=Mars Uy;41442182]5000 k and seating capacity ng Tacloban Astrodome bai.

Next year they are planning to develop the area into a Sports Complex. They will put a soccer field, beach volleyball, basketball, and volleyball courts and its near the bay :D.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_0171.jpg?t=1250574823

wow as in mao na jud ni ang gym sauna?

grabe dako gjud dperensya

kagana mu uli

Ayaw nalang kay mura ug mahalon sab ka magpasweldo. Basi dili pa mahinlo ug tarong kay cge raka txt.

hahahaha..... magmahay jud ka... lami pa naman ko mag timpla kape:lol::lol::lol:

toilet? its my expertise.....:lol::lol::lol:

C April bagan, kay mura ug sugarol. Lotto raman ako.

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

ay ay april sugarol daw ka :lol:

C April bagan, kay mura ug sugarol. Lotto raman ako.

hahaha...g apil pa ko? unsa na xa? sus hastang buanga wa jud ko kaila ana.... tawon tong its ra ako na hibaw an:lol::lol:

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

ay ay april sugarol daw ka :lol:

hahahaha...lage buanga jud wui:ohno::ohno:

[QUOTE=Mars Uy;41442182]5000 k and seating capacity ng Tacloban Astrodome bai.

Next year they are planning to develop the area into a Sports Complex. They will put a soccer field, beach volleyball, basketball, and volleyball courts and its near the bay :D.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_0171.jpg?t=1250574823

wow as in mao na jud ni ang gym sauna?

grabe dako gjud dperensya

kagana mu uli


hi jess! welcome back!

hahaha...g apil pa ko? unsa na xa? sus hastang buanga wa jud ko kaila ana.... tawon tong its ra ako na hibaw an:lol::lol:

I cant employ you, basi mangumpit raka:lol:. Besides, i dont drink coffee. Dili btaw April, atik ra, basi mangloud na hinuon ka sa ako...Makaadik raba ng tong its day.

[QUOTE=jeckjess;41442606]


hi jess! welcome back!

lge kron pajud ko tawon nka balik

I cant employ you, basi mangumpit raka:lol:. Besides, i dont drink coffee. Dili btaw April, atik ra, basi mangloud na hinuon ka sa ako...Makaadik raba ng tong its day.

hahahahaha.... oo kay d jud ka ka afford ako talent fee.....

hahahahaha.... oo kay d jud ka ka afford ako talent fee.....

Se!!! Makasab an jud ta ni simod ani. Masuya to ug samot tungod sa imo talent.:lol:

Se!!! Makasab an jud ta ni simod ani. Masuya to ug samot tungod sa imo talent.:lol:

NAY PWES BHALA XA..... ANG MASUYA DEAD...AS IN CAPITAL D-E-A-D...:lol::lol:


kuyang rman gud ija talent... amu sin kasuya

NAY PWES BHALA XA..... ANG MASUYA DEAD...AS IN CAPITAL D-E-A-D...:lol::lol:


kuyang rman gud ija talent... amu sin kasuya

Astig man jud ka pril.

Astig man jud ka pril.

ani rman jud ang storya ani dinhi ba...palaban ug patigasay ra...ang pildi na loser...hehehehe.... sa masuya ra....


dats wat we need... for us to be able to survive in this cruel world...

ani rman jud ang storya ani dinhi ba...palaban ug patigasay ra...ang pildi na loser...hehehehe.... sa masuya ra....


dats wat we need... for us to be able to survive in this cruel world...

Of course, stand up for your self and always fight for what is right.

OTITOD: tumpak jud ka Indai april... pero atimana kay ug masungotan gani ang simod... ma block gajud mo.. mao nga ajaw nalang mog sumpaki sa iya kay siya ang tag iya aning thread...

Of course, stand up for your self and always fight for what is right.


approved without thinking...

OTITOD: tumpak jud ka Indai april... pero atimana kay ug masungotan gani ang simod... ma block gajud mo.. mao nga ajaw nalang mog sumpaki sa iya kay siya ang tag iya aning thread...

mao lage ang nka paets kay wla ta mahims

moa ok lang basta ipadaon ang pag patad og masyao...

moa ok lang basta ipadaon ang pag patad og masyao...

:lol::lol::lol:......

:lol::lol::lol:......

kanang last 3, lahi pa ba na sa s'ya masyaw? kining di lagi sugarol, wala gyud panghimangkaagan. :lol::lol::lol:

kanang last 3, lahi pa ba na sa s'ya masyaw? kining di lagi sugarol, wala gyud panghimangkaagan. :lol::lol::lol:

na inday lmang...samot ko y alam ana

kanang last 3, lahi pa ba na sa s'ya masyaw? kining di lagi sugarol, wala gyud panghimangkaagan. :lol::lol::lol:

lahi na sila. lahi sila ug spelling :lol:

saba diha... palimong limong pa jud mong duha.. mao ra na sila...:bash: hahaha ako dili man ko hilig mo patad ana kay wala diha akong swerte.... mag hearing hearing ra man ko ung kinsa mo daog para mangao og balato... ehehehehe

na inday lmang...samot ko y alam ana

:lol::lol::lol:naunsa na man ni atong thread. mura na man ni'g sugalan. anything goes gyud. majuhot na sab ini si simod. basi's mag abot na iyang simod ug ilong karon :lol::lol::lol:

5000 k and seating capacity ng Tacloban Astrodome bai.

Next year they are planning to develop the area into a Sports Complex. They will put a soccer field, beach volleyball, basketball, and volleyball courts and its near the bay :D.

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj246/lagat_bucket/IMG_0171.jpg?t=1250574823

BTW, Surigao Sports Complex rocks! Ang ganda ng design ;) Congrats!

Tapos na ba ang Surigao Sports Complex?



airconditioned po ba ito?:cheers:

lahi na sila. lahi sila ug spelling :lol:

ingon pa sa PGKNB sa una. may tama ka spring. :lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol:naunsa na man ni atong thread. mura na man ni'g sugalan. anything goes gyud. majuhot na sab ini si simod. basi's mag abot na iyang simod ug ilong karon :lol::lol::lol:

:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious:hilarious

airconditioned po ba ito?:cheers:

sorry qwert wala koy makita na pic. pero if that pic shows the new surigao gym, then yes, it's fully-airconditioned qwert

..... Greetings from Davao.
I'm already 3 weeks in Philippines. I'll be back to Surigao City on august 19.
Tomorrow I'll visiting the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Davao.

@rally,
@filino,
maybe we can meet us in Surigao. How I can contact you.

@Banog Welcome back!!! tag pm ko ako contact no.:)

hmmm..i think this 3star resort cannot totally be finished before the fiesta..lets just wait and see..:) :cheers:


They will have a soft opening with only their restaurant. They are also hiring personnel for the hotel. Anyone interested, your friends, relatives, classmates etc., let me know, i can help... a bit.:)

wow, so magstart na ila construction by next month?
how big is the area sir rally?:)


No idea mike, sorry. will try to get more info.

They will have a soft opening with only their restaurant. They are also hiring personnel for the hotel. Anyone interested, your friends, relatives, classmates etc., let me know, i can help... a bit.:)

sir,asa na ang pic sa gym? individual seats ba ang gym sir? and na rubberized na ba ang trcks?

closer look of the renovations of almont....

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu179/raisey457/DSC05145.jpg

Thats the restaurant/ function room with an alfresco balcony for an open air dinner if weather permits.:)

There are lots of development in Punta Bilar....Villa Punta Bilar:

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu179/raisey457/DSC05129.jpg

Inside....

http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/uu179/raisey457/DSC05131.jpg


Same comment as the developments in Mabua, and elsewhere in Surigao City. There is no uniform or at the very least common development program to benefit the WHOLE community. IJA -IJA develop inside thier respective walls. sa gawas puro ra kural imu makita. NO master plan so that the developemnt will lead to a common goal of uplifting the WHOLE are without sacrificing the individual wants of the private owners.:bash:

jaon daw ija mga pics sa sports complex, pero ya paman nija tag post. busy pa bagan

Na di ko makapost kay an tag gamit pag pix, cp ra. nawaya an konektor.:bash: basta di pa kun rubberized an tracks. but gana an amphitheater good for concerts and other shows. hanap ko lain paagi.:nuts:

thnx for that clarification mars. August 28 is the tentative date for the opening but i dont know kung kasali ba sa opening ang grandstand or ang gym lang muna.

August 31 na, dungan sa charter day. gikan sa city hall, pagkatapos sa program, and provincial sports complex na sab i-inagurate.

apil ba ang BXU sa bonok bonok?

Yes, confirmed na sila,

Na di ko makapost kay an tag gamit pag pix, cp ra. nawaya an konektor.:bash: basta di pa kun rubberized an tracks. but gana an amphitheater good for concerts and other shows. hanap ko lain paagi.:nuts:

ayayay, bisan hae raman kaw toho ugsa sinkawaya ton imo mga gamit :lol:

agoi! amo na sab ton ang himoon na issue ni mr. conseng ug manny kong :lol: basi dili na jud na ma rubberized :ohno: too bad :ohno:

Yes, confirmed na sila,

confimred ba ang tacloban ug cantilan sir? so uno paman ang duha ka out of town contingents?

airconditioned po ba ito?:cheers:

Yep. airconditioned qwertoy, mahal na gani rent for the use because of it and the lights. Hopefully ma-maintain sija whoever sits as the governor.

sir,asa na ang pic sa gym? individual seats ba ang gym sir? and na rubberized na ba ang trcks?

Na misplaced na ko an connector sa cp spring ugsa ya ko ka post. sowe.:ohno:

Yep. airconditioned qwertoy, mahal na gani rent for the use because of it and the lights. Hopefully ma-maintain sija whoever sits as the governor.

that remains to be seen sir knowing sa mind set sa uban politiko? but i dont want to be so negative on that matter, hopefully atimanon sija whoever in the position

confimred ba ang tacloban ug cantilan sir? so uno paman ang duha ka out of town contingents?

Yes, together with Mis-Or and General Luna. Jaoy na poster nan gawas kuman. kaluja na promotions, basta basta ra lamang.

Na misplaced na ko an connector sa cp spring ugsa ya ko ka post. sowe.:ohno:

ok ra sir. uman ton gym sir, individual seats sija or bleachers ra pariho sa city gym?

Yes, together with Mis-Or and General Luna. Jaoy na poster nan gawas kuman. kaluja na promotions, basta basta ra lamang.

amo ba? hopefully jaon pay iban nga mo join. ang last year champion ba, join gihapon?

ok ra sir. uman ton gym sir, individual seats sija or bleachers ra pariho sa city gym?

Individual seats if i remember correctly, an sa amphitheater, individual seats, sure ako.

amo ba? hopefully jaon pay iban nga mo join. ang last year champion ba, join gihapon?

An Surigao West? yep they will defend their crown fresh from conquering 3 out of town festivals.:banana:

Individual seats if i remember correctly, an sa amphitheater, individual seats, sure ako.

oh really! great! daan ko pa lagi! ugsa 3,000 ra ang capacity kay individual seats man sija kay kung bleachers pa siguro mo abot pa ton nan 8K plus :)

An Surigao West? yep they will defend their crown fresh from conquering 3 out of town festivals.:banana:

on the other hand, mas ok ra kan na amo ra iton ang contingents pero mga bagtik sab kay sa hamok pero tabla ra isab sa waya.

anyway sir, how about sa charter day, mabalik na ba ang drum and bugle competition?

Individual seats if i remember correctly, an sa amphitheater, individual seats, sure ako.


i hope tagaan ang mga audience na mo tour during sa opening day

August 31 na, dungan sa charter day. gikan sa city hall, pagkatapos sa program, and provincial sports complex na sab i-inagurate.

sayang waya pa ma rubberized. im sure daghan ma disappoint apil na ako kay taas ako expectations. hahay! when kaha na nila e continue ug rubberize sa?

Thats the restaurant/ function room with an alfresco balcony for an open air dinner if weather permits.:)


asa naman d ay ang ila mga rooms dapit?