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:okay: nice kuha pix bro.... wish ko lang mag trekking sa mt. apo....

I Am a Victim of Localized Racism (http://tucpblog.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/i-am-a-victim-of-localized-racism/)
May 14, 2008 at 8:44 pm · Filed under Uncategorized

Greetings. I’m a job seeker from Zamboanga City. I am a graduate of Western Mindanao State University where I finished my Bachelor of Laws.

I applied in this company so-called ESS Manufacturing Company, Inc. which holds its offices at the 41st, 42nd and 23rd floor of PBCOM Tower, Ayala Avenue, Makati, for the position of Legal researcher/legal indexer.

They called me to take their written exam. The next day they called me and they told me that I passed the written exam. Furthermore I have to pass their assessment (I don’t have any idea on what’s their procedure on this). Later they call me and told me that I passed and I was invited for an interview.

On the day of the interview, I was asked by this interviewer: Where did I took my Bachelor of Laws? I told her: from Western Mindanao State University. She replied: Pardon again? I repeated my answer. Then she blurted: Oh Mindanaooo… As if there’s an expression of awe and surprise. I felt a bit insulted because I sense a negative connotation from the tone of her voice.

And they say that they would call within a week if ever they will decide to hire me.

I know that it is management prerogative to select and hire whom they want to be employed in the company. But as an applicant, we also have a right to be respected. Of our being human, because we have feelings, too. Emotions. We get hurt. We’re not automatons or machines.

Also, as an emphasis, we have the right to be respected of our roots.

I wrote this letter as a full-blown protest because it is clear that I was not hired because of the word MINDANAO in my resume.

And as always, I will not be ashamed to be called a MINDANAOAN! I am a MINDANAOAN! and I will always be a MINDANAOAN!

People might say that I am overreacting and experiencing some sort of paranoia. No, I’m just offended by the way that certain intelligent interviewer uttered the word MINDANAO. As if there’s an air of derision and disgust. As if such word MINDANAO will put my application into damnation. Into one of their shredding machines or trash cans.

If they are smart enough, they should have noticed the word MINDANAO in my resume before I was called to take their written exam. Also, why did I passed their assessment? I don’t have any clue to how they do it. And later they would dumped my application because of the word MINDANAO. They should have had saved me from the expense of going back and forth from my residence in Ermita, Manila and to their place. I should not be experiencing asthmatic attacks right now brought by the stress of traveling and city pollution.

This goes to show that these Corporate Indios don’t really know how to read. I used the word Indios on these Pathetics because I have Spanish/Mexican blood running in my veins. And I speak a Creole Spanish language called Chavacano. Now, that’s throwing their trying hard Racist attitude back at them.

Also, I wrote this letter to warn other Mindanaoans that these trying hard Racist exists. And we as MINDANAOANS should stand up and fight for what we believe is right.

After passing all the requirements, tests, exams, assesments, etc. whatever, then Dumping your application in the end because you’re a MINDANAOAN is tantamount to Economic Abuse, as defined by law and construed in a liberal and broader context.

This local racism phenomenon must be stopped!

I am also writing this on behalf of everyone who has experienced the same.

Thank you very much

God bless us all!

P.S. This letter is a rough draft and I didn’t do some editing or proofreading. I have done this on the spot to capture the essence, emotion and energy of my sentiment as a MINDANAOAN and as a HUMAN BEING. KINDLY PUBLISH THIS FOR EVERYONE TO KNOW.

Hmmm, the Interviewer sucks! :bash:

I've worked in several multinational BPO companies in Metro Manila and currently working in one of them right now as an operations supervisor.

In my experience, whenever the interviewer asks me to state a brief profile of myself I am always proud and quick to say that I am from "Davao City in Mindanao". And most of the time I do get the same kind of reaction as what the author experienced but I guess I was just lucky that the Interviewer/s that had me during those job applications were maybe not the "racist" type.

Just a tip for those applying for a job in the Metro, tell your prospective employer why you applied for the position, why you needed the job and what you can offer to the company. Do not be timid in answering their questions but don't blabber or talk too much either as it would bore them.

More importantly whenever you mention the place of where you are coming from whether it be from Aparri, Bicol or Mindanao, show a little more confidence (I'm not saying that the writer might be lacking confidence at the time of the interview because shit really happens to any one at anytime) specially while speaking and show to them that the kind of intelligence we Mindanaoans have is in no way inferior than what they have as people from the "Big City". :)

But then again as what the author above said, if you feel like you have been violated of your rights as a citizen of the Republic then please feel free to share your sentiments here or in any medium so those "racists" will become aware of their unjust conduct towards us Mindanaoans. :cheers:

Yahh....

1.) Davao City
2.) Cagayan de Oro City
3.) General Santos City
4.) Zamboanga City
5.) Iligan City

Tagum is 6th on my list, then followed by Koronadal.

The LiP Mindanao Tour (http://liveinthephilippines.com/bobm/2008/05/16/the-lip-mindanao-tour/)

Well, as I told you yesterday, I’ve been gone for a few days. I actually got back to Davao on Tuesday night, but spend most of Wednesday resting, and even went for a massage to help my sore muscles recover from the trip! I mean, in three days, I drove for 32 hours! What a trip!

I mean, what an adventure!

On Sunday, May 11, John Grant, Migs Bassig and I headed out for a tour of Mindanao. Well, a tour of Southern Mindanao and Western Mindanao anyway. We left Davao at 4 am and headed south. Our first major destination was Cotabato City.

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Cotabato City has a bad reputation. People say that it is so dangerous, especially for a foreigner. I’ve been to Cotabato City three times now, though, and never felt any need to fear the place. As a matter of fact, I find it quite peaceful. On the way to Cotabato, we passed through some areas like Kabacan and Pikit. These areas were serious war zones back when President Estrada had declared all out war against the MILF in 2000.

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After leaving Cotabato City, we headed toward Parang, Maguindanao. Again, this was a serious war zone just a few years ago, but today it is a quiet place where most of what goes on is drying fish to make bulad. In the Parang area, you will also pass through the old Camp Abubakar, which was the MILF stronghold that the Philippine Government over-ran in 2000. There is not much there these days, but it’s an interesting site to see.

Although I have traveled Mindanao extensively, I had never driven from Parang to the Zamboanga Peninsula, and it goes through Lanao del Sur, which is virtually 100% Muslim. I had a little concern to bring John and Migs through here, but I wanted to check out the place, and John and Migs told me that they were prepared for whatever may happen, so we pressed forward. It turned out to be quite peaceful, and we enjoyed the cultural aspects of the trip, seeing places that we had never experienced before.

In Malabang, Lanao del Sur, I stopped and purchased some Dodol. Dodol is a Muslim delicacy which is made with brown sugar, durian and some other ingredients. I thought that it was really good. John and Migs didn’t care for it! John even said that it looked like human waste - although I won’t use the word that he used to describe it! I tortured John, though, the rest of the day, by continuing to snack on it! His stomach turned every time he saw me take another taste!

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After we passed Lanao del Sur, and a brief stint in Lanao del Norte, we were in the Zamboanga Peninsula. We passed through Pagadian City in Zamboanga del Sur and headed as far south as Ipil, in Zamboanga Sibugay, where we spent the night. The next morning we headed to Zamboanga del Norte, and I found that province to be quite beautiful. I had visited Zamboanga City in the past, but it was my first time in the Zamboanga Provinces, and I really enjoyed it.

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I especially enjoyed Dipolog City. I actually found that Dipolog reminded me a lot of the Oregon Coast, where I spent a lot of time in previous years. It is beautiful there. They have a sea wall, and a lot of locals were fishing there with fishing poles! I had never seen anybody use a fishing pole in the Philippines until I was in Dipolog! It was quite stormy and the surf was really up in Dipolog! What an adventure!

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From Dipolog, we headed to Misamis Occidental and had lunch in Ozamiz City, then took the RoRo Ferry to Lanao del Norte. The ferry ride was a bit rough as the storms had brought on some real rough waters! But, it was an adventure after all! After getting off the ferry, we drove about an hour north and stayed overnight in Iligan, where I have a lot of good friends! We had dinner at my friend, Gilles Restaurant in Iligan. Gilles is a Swiss ex-pat here that I have known for a few years. We also visited with my friends, Marc and Sharon de Piolenc, and had coffee at my friend, Bobby Timonera’s house. Bobby is a Filipino Photojournalist who has been a very good friend for a decade and a half already. Bobby has green coffee beans from all over the world, and he roasts them himself. I had a wonderful cup of Yemeni coffee at his house in Iligan!

From Iligan, we headed to Cagayan de Oro, and on to Davao.

It was really a wonderful trip. I saw a few new places myself, and really enjoyed opening the eyes of John and Migs to what Mindanao has to offer. I love Mindanao, it’s a beautiful and mis-understood place. If you ever have the chance to see the island, don’t pass it by!

MEDCo crafts new dev’t framework


DAVAO CITY — As part of the third and last component of its training for developing and mainstreaming strategic peacebuilding and development frameworks, the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MED-Co) has finallycome up with its Integrated Peace and Development Framework for its Programs and Projects.

In a Stakeholders Consultation organized by MEDCo last week, various stakeholders in Mindanao composed of heads and representatives from the academe, government line agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and religious groups provided inputs on the said framework, especially on the inclusion of “peace lens” in the implementation of MEDCo programs and projects.

Irene Santiago, chair and Chief Executive Officer of the Mindanao Commission on Women (MCW) noted the importance of the activity, as she pointed out that peace and development in Mindanao is everyone’s business. She also noted how the whole bureaucracy should indeed perform its function as stewards of the state.

The framework, which is a major expected output of the said training, will be mainly used as an internal reference of the MEDCo secretariat for the implementation of its programs and projects.

The framework will be eventually used for the development of Mindanao 2020. Mindanao 2020 will be mapping out key reforms in the island over the next 12 years.

The framework hopes to strengthen existing connections, to bring the diverse peoples of Mindanao together and avoid reinforcing divisions that breed more conflict. Moreover, the framework plan was developed to provide MEDCo with the instruments to implement its mandate, which is mainly to harmonize development interventions in Mindanao.

In moving towards the creation of Mindanao peace and development framework, Reyzaldy Tan, Deputy Programme Manager of the GOP-UN Act for Peace Programme stressed that the framework should further delineate the roles of the Mindanao constituents.

He also noted how development interventions should capitalize more on Mindanao’s potentials than on its needs. Moreover, Mr. Tan pointed out how a peace constituency from the grassroots, to the middle and top levels, should be expanded to support peace and development efforts in Mindanao.

Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretana, Chairman of MEDCo. “While indeed the framework will be mainly used by the MEDCo, its application will have far-reaching implications on peace and development in Mindanao.

As I have been saying time and again, MEDCO does not have the monopoly of expertise and knowledge on the island. It is only right that we draw on the support of the various stakeholders in Mindanao,” Leyretana added.
The capacity building of MEDCO to develop and mainstream peace building and development frameworks in its programs and projects was managed by Unique stand funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID),through the Philippine Australia Human Resources Development Program(PAHRDF). PIA

Source: http://www.dailymirror.ph/local05252008&04.html

Bukidnon passes resolution seeking a federal Mindanao


BUKIDNON provincial legislators passed a resolution this week pushing for the federalization of Mindanao, as they argued that it was the best means to quell insurgency, an official said.

In a resolution approved on May 21 and sent to other provincial boards in Mindanao, the provincial board said a federal government would speed up development in the country’s second biggest island.

Board members Nemesio Beltran, Jr. and Roland F. Deticio, both lawyers, cited in the resolution they sponsored that “endless political bickering in imperial Manila” was the main culprit “why our system of government is hopelessly unstable.”

Beltran relayed to MindaNews via telephone that the resolution was meant “to support the Mindanawon aspiration for more fiscal autonomy and to be shielded from the dictations of Manila politics”.

He said it was an expression of the strong sentiment of the board for the “adoption and establishment of a federal system of government.”

In July 2005, Bukidnon hosted a political summit in Malaybalay City where political leaders across Mindanao discussed alternative options for governance.

Both lawyers said the participants of that summit “overwhelmingly” agreed to push for federalization.

“We believed then, and we still believe now, that the federalization of the Republic would bring about genuine peace and development in the Island of Mindanao,” Deticio said in a press release.

The board resolution came after Sen. Aquilino Pimentel Jr. filed joint Resolution No. 10, urging Congress to convene into a constituent assembly to revise the constitution to establish a federal system of government.

The resolution proposed eleven states: Northern Luzon, Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Bicol, Minparom, Eastern Visayas, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, Southern Mindanao and Bangsamoro.

Metro-Manila, based on the joint resolution, will be constituted as the Federal Administrative Region.

The board also sent copies of the resolution to Malacañang, both Houses of Congress via local legislators. (Walter I. Balane / MindaNews)


Source: http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=20190

Misuari: ‘We're not after war. We are for peace.’
Agence France-Presse
First Posted 09:20pm (Mla time) 05/24/2008

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The former top Muslim insurgent in the Philippines, who is out of jail on bail, called on his followers on Saturday to work for peace in the troubled south of the country.

Nur Misuari made the appeal at a rally of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) here as he called for the creation of a federal government for the archipelago.

"We're not after war. We are for peace," said Misuari, who was guest of honor at the rally.

He said the MNLF, which once waged a bloody separatist war in the southern Mindanao region, would abide by a 1996 peace agreement with the national government, brokered by Islamic nations.

"We are known as the guardians of peace... we are against war," Misuari said as some 20,000 MNLF members, many clad in military camouflage uniforms, chanted "Allahu Akbar (God is Great)."

He said that if the government failed to give the full autonomy the group was seeking, then "we will march for peace."

Misuari said he would now work to have a federal form of government put in place in the Philippines with four states-- including two in the Mindanao region.

He did not specify how this system would work or how it would affect the Muslim minority's demand for more control over parts of Mindanao which they consider their ancestral home.

Misuari also made no mention of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF), a breakaway group that is conducting its own peace negotiations with the government or other Muslim armed groups like the Abu Sayyaf which has been linked to the worst terror attacks in Philippine history.

Despite the peace accord, sporadic clashes between government troops and MNLF forces still take place.

Source: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=138609

FINAL MEDAL TALLY

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Filinvest pours P15-B investments for Mindanao

Davao City (27 May) -- With the trend of the market where homebuyers are looking for spaces near their place of work, the Filinvest Land continues to build homes and had poured a total of P15 billion for capital expense in the southern part of the country as of 2008.

Tristan Las Marias disclosed this to Davao business reporters during a familiarization tour at Kembali Coast, a high-end resort residential project that Filinvest is building at barangay San Isidro in the Island Garden City of Samal.

Filinvest vice chair Andrew T. Gutianon, Jr. was present during the fam tour last Saturday, May 24 in Samal City.

Las Marias said the market now is in the Southern Mindanao area particularly in places that are known as secured and safe havens.

He said Davao is one of their successful areas of business and they will continue to build more and plans to open at least for more developments of medium-rise condo projects with investments between P2 to P2.5 billion.

He said they are building affordable properties for the upper middle that would cost them a package of P1.5 to P2 million.

"In Davao City we also are looking at building townhouses and our talks with partners are ongoing," he said.

He said Davao's potential is very significant and it is growing rapidly as an urbanized area at par with Cebu and Manila.

He said the city has the most supportive local government unit among the areas in the Philippines.

He said with the rising cost of fuel people would not want to waste their daily earning to fuel that is why they'd rather locate in nearer areas to save on transportation and spend more time for the family.

Las Marias meanwhile said they had opened other projects in Mindanao and the latest was in Butuan City of 13 hectares for P300 million also for the upper middle market.

The project is the first well planned type subdivision for a join venture with the Plaza's, a property development where it brings opportunity for those from Butuan and the Caraga Region to acquire.

He said the Filinvest Homes Butuan is the first exclusive community which is more of a resort oriented type equipped with parks, playground and pool where families can held their activity and no need for them to got out of the subdivison.

He said they have the Villa San Ignacio in Western Mindnanao also a 13 hectares property of residential community very near the Ateneo grade and high school campuses.

In Cagayan de Oro City he said they are still finalizing the deals and by the third quarter this year they would finalize the plan for an upper-middle subdivision.

While in General Santos City they already have an existing vacant property although they are still studying the kind of product to offer suitable to the GSC and Central Mindanao profile even as he said that there is a strong market in GSC. (PIA/Prix D Banzon) [top]

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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Davao corners 11 golds, but places 10th in POF
Sunstar Davao

DAVAO City bagged a total of 11 gold medals, 10 silvers and eight bronze medals to land at the 10th spot of the Philippine Olympic Festival (POF) Mindanao Qualifying Games that concluded Sunday at the sprawling Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

The local government of Davao City, however, didn't send an official delegation but it helped fund the stints of local National Sports Associations (NSAs) in the qualifying meet that attracted a total of 25 LGUs.

General Santos emerged over-all champion after hauling in 110 golds, 60 silvers and 45 bronzes followed by Zamboanga in second with 101 golds, 63 silvers and 50 bronze mdeals.

Cagayan de Oro City came third with 59 golds, 39 silvers and 45 bronzes while Koronadal City, Misamis Oriental and host Lanao del Norte took the fourth to sixth posts, respectively.

Koronadal got 36 golds, 29 silvers and 36 bronzes while MisOr had 34 golds, 69 silvers and and 67 bronzes and Lanao del Norte with 16 golds, 30 silvers and 37 bronzes. (MLSA)

^^tama nga naman. if there were official number of delegates im sure hinakot buong medals. baka nga zero lahat ibang cities/provinces. number 1 yata ang city nato not only in Mindanao but in the whole world. yeah baby super galeng talaga grabe! :okay:

^

Buti at alam mo...:)

^^tama nga naman. if there were official number of delegates im sure hinakot buong medals. baka nga zero lahat ibang cities/provinces. number 1 yata ang city nato not only in Mindanao but in the whole world. yeah baby super galeng talaga grabe! :okay:

hindi naman po number 1 sa lahat ng bagay (grabe sab ka ka bitter oi :lol:) :) center of lifestyle, education, commerce and tourism lang po. Ang kagalingan ng mindanao di lang concentrated sa ibang lugar kundi naspread out naman po.ibang lugar ang number 1 sa heavy industries, ibang lugar sa fisheries, ibang lugar ang center ng sardines etc :okay:

;21129433']hindi naman po number 1 sa lahat ng bagay (grabe sab ka ka bitter oi :lol:) :) center of lifestyle, education, commerce and tourism lang po. Ang kagalingan ng mindanao di lang concentrated sa ibang lugar kundi naspread out naman po.ibang lugar ang number 1 sa heavy industries, ibang lugar sa fisheries, ibang lugar ang center ng sardines etc :okay:

in short, Mindanao development is NO longer a monopoly^^

;21129433']hindi naman po number 1 sa lahat ng bagay (grabe sab ka ka bitter oi :lol:) :) center of lifestyle, education, commerce and tourism lang po. :okay:

i was just reacting to post #142. kasi po talaga nakabold and anlaki pa ng font. is it really necessary? do you really have to remind us na kayo lang ang magaling, matalino, mayaman, even on this thread? i mean seriously, ganun ba talaga kayo ka in-love sa city nyo to the point na-obsessed na kayo? anyway, sana bilisan nyo ang pag-asenso at poor third metro lang kayo super behind po to think center po kayo ng whatever! and di po ako bitter @Waway, it was a compliment, nothing negative sa post ko 'twas all praises pa nga, so you should thank me. :cheers: to you bud!

i was just reacting to post #142. kasi po talaga nakabold and anlaki pa ng font. is it really necessary? do you really have to remind us na kayo lang ang magaling, matalino, mayaman, even on this thread? i mean seriously, ganun ba talaga kayo ka in-love sa city nyo to the point na-obsessed na kayo? anyway, sana bilisan nyo ang pag-asenso at poor third metro lang kayo super behind po to think center po kayo ng whatever! and di po ako bitter @Waway, it was a compliment, nothing negative sa post ko 'twas all praises pa nga, so you should thank me. :cheers: to you bud!


teka at paano naman naging ganun ang ibig sabihin ng post #142? :lol:
seriously, ganun ka ba talaga mag isip? :lol:

;21141957']teka at paano naman naging ganun ang ibig sabihin ng post #142? :lol:
seriously, ganun ka ba talaga mag isip? :lol:

ive already said my piece regarding that post. now kung po-problemahin mo pa yun then mag-isip ka ng solusyon. im gonna shut my mouth i expect you to do the same. ZIP... :nuts:

ive already said my piece regarding that post. now kung po-problemahin mo pa yun then mag-isip ka ng solusyon. im gonna shut my mouth i expect you to do the same. ZIP... :nuts:

kuyawa ba nimo :lol: and why should I? :lol:

and BTW, your earlier post was just a confirmation of your bitterness..ikaw lang nag isip ng masama na kesyo yun ang ibig sabihin nung highlighted post ni davaoeagle

:rofl:

LOVE AND TIME

Once upon a time, there was an island where all the feelings lived:
Happiness, Sadness, Knowledge, and all of the others, including Love.
One day it was announced to the feelings that the island would sink,
so all constructed boats and left. Except for Love.
Love was the only one who stayed.
Love wanted to hold out until the last possible moment.
When the island had almost sunk, Love decided to ask for help.
Richness was passing by Love in a grand boat.
Love said, "Richness, can you take me with you?"
Richness answered, "No, I can't. There is a lot of gold and silver in my boat.
There is no place here for you."
Love decided to ask Vanity who was also passing by in a beautiful vessel.
"Vanity, please help me!"
"I can't help you, Love. You are all wet and might damage my boat," Vanity answered.
Sadness was close by so Love asked, "Sadness, let me go with you."
"Oh . . . Love, I am so sad that I need to be by myself!"
Happiness passed by Love, too,
but she was so happy that she did not even hear when Love called her.
Suddenly, there was a voice, "Come, Love, I will take you."
It was an elder. So blessed and overjoyed,
Love even forgot to ask the elder where they were going.
When they arrived at dry land, the elder went her own way.
Realizing how much was owed the elder,
Love asked Knowledge, another elder, "Who Helped me?"
"It was Time," Knowledge answered.
"Time?" asked Love. "But why did Time help me?"
Knowledge smiled with deep wisdom and answered,
"Because only Time is capable of understanding how valuable Love is."

i was just reacting to post #142. kasi po talaga nakabold and anlaki pa ng font. is it really necessary? do you really have to remind us na kayo lang ang magaling, matalino, mayaman, even on this thread? i mean seriously, ganun ba talaga kayo ka in-love sa city nyo to the point na-obsessed na kayo? anyway, sana bilisan nyo ang pag-asenso at poor third metro lang kayo super behind po to think center po kayo ng whatever! and di po ako bitter @Waway, it was a compliment, nothing negative sa post ko 'twas all praises pa nga, so you should thank me. :cheers: to you bud!

bro mind your own biz...kung gusto lakihan ang font, e d laikihan.....:nuts:

nagsisimula ka nanaman ng away...dont get affected bro...your sooooo sentsitive.:lol:

and if you are pikon and affected my good friend, you have no place in this forum.

^^tama nga naman. if there were official number of delegates im sure hinakot buong medals. baka nga zero lahat ibang cities/provinces. number 1 yata ang city nato not only in Mindanao but in the whole world. yeah baby super galeng talaga grabe! :okay:

Masarap ang ampalaya. Kasi BITTER! :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

^

Eh sa talaga namang yon at yon ang rason bakit di maganda ang performance ng Davao eh dahil nga hindi yon ang official delegates dahil nandon na sila halos lahat sa national pool. :lol: Pero sa totoo lang and this is not to make the guy more green with envy, most of the good athletes in Davao are now part of the national teams and so the very dismal performance in that meet. :)

^^
Majority, if not all, of the members of the national diving team are from Davao. :cheers:

It is quite a mystery where that emotion came from. Totally uncalled for, in my genius opinion. :lol:

^

Eh sa talaga namang yon at yon ang rason bakit di maganda ang performance ng Davao eh dahil nga hindi yon ang official delegates dahil nandon na sila halos lahat sa national pool. :lol: Pero sa totoo lang and this is not to make the guy more green with envy, most of the good athletes in Davao are now part of the national teams and so the very dismal performance in that meet. :)
how do they rearrange that medal ranks in natioanl games mindanao games where there is comprehensive national participation of cross section of talents that davao have been sending official contingents. university games?

^^
Majority, if not all, of the members of the national diving team are from Davao. :cheers:

It is quite a mystery where that emotion came from. Totally uncalled for, in my genius opinion. :lol:

mso gani

kalit kalit lang gani


pildi kaayo oi :lol: nag in-OA ra ba...dayon karon makita nya nga napahiya sya magsumbong dayon ni sa mods dayon ipagawas sa iyang mga amigo na gidaug daug siya..haaaayyyzzzz loser

^^
:lol:

Siguro hindi na nya na control ang emotions nya kaya medyo far out na yung nasabi nya. Kawawa naman... :ohno:

^^Kayo yung mas hindi makapagcontrol ng emotions...:)

^^Kayo yung mas hindi makapagcontrol ng emotions...:)

how so? care to elaborate?

well sabagay di namin mapigilan matawa lol but then katawa tawa naman talaga eh

^^Kayo yung mas hindi makapagcontrol ng emotions...:)

Ok now pardon me for this reaction...
:rofl:
:lol:

^

I guess he is right with respect to "emotions" - getting excited and reacting joyfully to somebody else's post are absolutely different facets of emotion aren't they? :lol:
I remember one of the funniest movies I've ever seen - "Lost in ............", :)

are you out of your mind? your not making any sense at all. even Metro Manila doesnt have one, except the proposed Ritz Carlton (http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=ritzcarltonhotelmakati-makati-philippines) in Makati na on hold pa sa may Rockwell yata. correct me if im wrong though. anyway @neyo, wish mo lang naman yun eh, but not us. medyo realistic lang kami konti, hehe... :lol:

yeah true.. just by a little bit because...

iiiiiiiii know! i remember we also went to Talisayan ba yun? east of MisOr, ganda ng white sand beaches dun. is Medina part of MisOr? pagkakaalam ko, meron din sila nice beach dun. sana Shangrila will go to Midway Initao and i-develop nila ang beach duon. kaso maliit lang ang place so di doable, hehe... :lol:

wake up! you are simply what you say... but in all fairness to you, you know what a certain place is capable of having

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pildi kaayo oi :lol: nag in-OA ra ba...dayon karon makita nya nga napahiya sya magsumbong dayon ni sa mods dayon ipagawas sa iyang mga amigo na gidaug daug siya..haaaayyyzzzz loser

dude listen. didnt i say i shut my mouth already and you still keep on goin? its funny because you really think i would report it to the mods blah blah blah? dude were all professionals here, and di ako ganun. nagulat nga ako ngayon andaming taga Davao forumers nag-react? did i retaliate? no, kasi im not immature and lalong hahaba lang ang bangayan. again, it was 1 post i reacted on. my bad if said something bad. so im asking CDO forumers not to react anymore or defend me coz i didnt ask for it. again pareng Waway, stop this nonsense its so pathetic and sad. this thread is about Mindanao and not about you or me. truce? i hope so...:okay:

ssssssshhhhh.....:dj:

dude listen. didnt i say i shut my mouth already and you still keep on goin? its funny because you really think i would report it to the mods blah blah blah? dude were all professionals here, and di ako ganun. nagulat nga ako ngayon andaming taga Davao forumers nag-react? did i retaliate? no, kasi im not immature and lalong hahaba lang ang bangayan. again, it was 1 post i reacted on. my bad if said something bad. so im asking CDO forumers not to react anymore or defend me coz i didnt ask for it. again pareng Waway, stop this nonsense its so pathetic and sad. this thread is about Mindanao and not about you or me. truce? i hope so...:okay:

nag react lang kami kasi natawa kami sa reaction mo sa post ni davaoeagle...parang bata kasi reaction mo at parang pikon na pikon ka na ewan :)


you say you are not immature? then i advise you to read your reaction to DE's post :)

but i agree, kining exchanges na ni naghugaw hugaw lang sa thread :) i guess youve learned your lesson na? so oks i guess its time na move on na tang tanan :)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2526514178_13e3f0dc22.jpg

guys mangaon ta...:cheers:

hey, is this the famed curacha from zamboanga?

^^ hehe murag lami bitaw nang curacha :)

what resto was it again that served that in zc? the sauce was memorable.

hehehe.. ala ko kabalo ana curacha.... from zambo thread lang nako nakita..

Mula sa Abante-Tonite (http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/may2808/sports_story5.htm)



Liga Pilipinas: Pagadian sa finals Laguna, Baguio, Pampanga wagi


CEBU --- Umiskor ng 78-75 upset win ang Pagadian Explorers kontra Misamis Oriental upang pumasok sa championship round ng southern phase ng Liga Pilipinas pre-season tournament sa Cebu Coliseum.


Nagtala si Mark Yee ng 10 sa kanyang 18 points at si Erian Daja ay nag-ambag ng team-high 19, nang ma-outscored ng Explorers ang Meteors, 29-17 sa final period.


Haharapin ng Pagadian ang M. Lhuillier-backed Cebu Niños, na naglampaso naman sa Zamboanga Amores, 97-73.


Samantala, sa C.P. Tinga gym sa Taguig, tinalo ng Laguna ang Ilocos, 77-67, habang ang Pampanga ay nanaig sa Baguio, 97-85 sa northern phase ng torneo.



Scores:



(Cebu)
PAGADIAN 78 – Daja 19, Yee 18, Saludsod 17, Labagala 8, Villaber 7, Sinco 4, Sengedas 3, Omandam 2.
MISAMIS OR. 75 – Tagupa 26, Faundo 19, Caputolan 13, Zagala 10, Paterno 4.
Quarters: 13-14; 28-36; 49-58; 78-75.



(Cebu)
CEBU 97 – Capati 21, Rodriguez 17, Aying 14, Basco 10, Padilla 8, Sala*daga 8, Dacia 6, Cavan 6, Enriquez 4, Luga 2.
ZAMBOANGA 73 – Kong 16, Caindoy 14, Saracho 8, Naron 7, Concepcion 7, Pareño 7, Alvarez 7, France 2, Climaco 2, Salvador 2, Chua 1.
Quarters: 31-14; 54-39; 74-58; 97-73.





(Taguig)
LAGUNA 77 – Rica*tuente 19, Cruz 15, Ebuen 15, Dedicatoria 11, Retega 5, Valderama 3, Angeles 2, Raymundo 2, Dorado 0, San Luis 0, Medina 0, Langal 0, Acton 0.
ILOCOS 67 – Basilides 19, Cabatu 15, Tiongson 12, Kalaw 9, Catamba 5, Lopez 3, Guiyab 2, Balares 1, Ico 1, Reyes 0, Yambao 0, Simon 0, Duay 0, Fabrigas 0.
Quarters: 13-8; 33-29; 50-45; 77-67.



(Taguig)
PAMPANGA 97 – Oreta 21, Bansil 16, Alcaras 12, Luanzon 12, Villamin 7, Vizcarra 6, Lingao 4, Misa 2, Nicdao 2, Flor 2, Del Rosario 0, Evangelista 0.
BAGUIO 85 – Sta. Maria 17, White 16, Arce 12, Canlas 12, Balares 7, Viarda 6, Calimag 5, Gamboa 4, Boado 4, Galace 3, Razon 2, Basto 1, Lucero 1, Carino 0, Mangahas 0, Bravo 0, Vergara 0, Santos 0, David 0.
Quarters: 16-17; 47-34; 74-55; 97-85




Abante-Tonite
—–Liga Pilipinas: Pagadian sa finals Laguna, Baguio, Pampanga wagi (http://www.abante-tonite.com/issue/may2808/sports_story5.htm)

what resto was it again that served that in zc? the sauce was memorable.

Was it Alavar Seafoods?

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj235/hakhaimo/AlavarSeaFoods.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3046/2526514178_13e3f0dc22.jpg

guys mangaon ta...:cheers:

looks delicioso parang soft crabs ng DC and Baltimore. hay missed ko ang seafood sa Pinas.

Was it Alavar Seafoods?

http://i273.photobucket.com/albums/jj235/hakhaimo/AlavarSeaFoods.jpg

exactly. thanks. there's just something with how they cooked the crabs.

exactly. thanks. there's just something with how they cooked the crabs.

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2231/2526585562_e1613b6f66.jpg
Its actually their sauce, it tastes like curry with coconut milk. Basta naka powder po yun(Show in picture above to the leftmost corner naka bag na may label na Alavar).My mother always cook Curachas with this sauce, ang sarap!

complaint lang nako, taas kaayo sa cholesterol.:lol::lol::lol:

Medical tourism in beautiful Mindanao

By Joji Ilagan-Bian
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:51:00 05/29/2008


Realizing the revenue potential of medical tourism, the hospitality and business sectors in Mindanao are now exploring ways to take advantage of the growing trend.

According to a PriceWaterhouseCoopers study, 24 countries spent a combined $2.7 trillion on health and wellness in 2002 and the figure should rise to $10 trillion by 2020.

According to the same study, seven percent of the world population in 2007, or 42 million people, were at least 65 years old and the figure was expected to double by 2015.

The aging population, especially in the developed world, presents a huge market as the senior citizens search for wellness services and retirement homes.

These developments are among the reasons why President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo issued Executive Order 372 on Oct. 18, 2005.

The EO aims to create a venue for partnership among the players in the medical tourism industry to make the country globally competitive in this sector.

Goal of the partnership

Aside from medical tourism, other sectors that the Philippines wants to excel in are information technology (IT) and logistics. Mindanao can work on medical tourism and IT where it is fast gaining a firm foothold.

Among the key targets of the Philippines is to capture as much as half of the medical tourism market in Asia and generate revenues of $2 billion.

This can be achieved, the order specifically points out, if the country can provide world-class health and allied services to local and international patients, harmonize partnerships among health and allied services, including those in the travel services.

Key areas for investments

EO 372 identifies four key areas that have to be developed for the country to get a big slice of the medical tourism market. These are full hospital care and treatment, specialty clinics, wellness and spa centers and retirement and long-term care services for the elderly or the so-called retirees.

The Philippines is in a good position to provide these services because of the long history with healing. In ancient times, the “babaylan” did not just function as community-based physicians but were also healers and weavers. Filipinos are also gifted with healing hands, caring hearts and soothing voices.

In Mindanao alone, you will find these skilled healers, called “manghihilot” and “mananambal,” all over the cities of Davao, Cagayan de Oro, General Santos, Butuan, Zamboanga and Cotabato and in many areas of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.
I have some friends in Manila who would sometimes go to Davao to see an imam for their health consultations.

Davao and Cagayan de Oro have wonderful, upscale spas and beauty clinics where one can have treatments at almost half the price of Manila.

We have very good and highly skilled beauty surgeons who can perform eye bag removals, liposuction, breast enhancements and all sorts of procedures from the very simple ones to the more complicated procedures to enhance the face and the body.

Davao has a beauty hotel where one can stay in while she or he recuperates from procedures. There are also resorts that have great spas for relaxation or to just get away from the routine at work.

Mindanao’s plus

Our edge in this kind of business is our large pool of highly qualified and caring personnel who could provide the services required by the medical tourism industry. Mindanao is known for its quality nurses and other health workers who have dominated the medical profession in such developed countries as the United States and Great Britain.

Industries here have also forged links to promote medical tourism in Mindanao. Tour operators, hospitals, tourism facilities, telecommunications companies, information and communications technology providers, educational institutions, and even insurance companies are working together for a common purpose of bringing to the island the foreigners in search of medical tourism services.

Another key advantage is our lower rates for quality services, which can attract those on a tight budget.

These sectors are working hard to see medical tourism flourish because they believe that the sector has the potential to address not only economic problems, but also the woes besetting our biggest exports: Our human resources.

Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Davao corners 11 golds, but places 10th in POF
Sunstar Davao

DAVAO City bagged a total of 11 gold medals, 10 silvers and eight bronze medals to land at the 10th spot of the Philippine Olympic Festival (POF) Mindanao Qualifying Games that concluded Sunday at the sprawling Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

The local government of Davao City, however, didn't send an official delegation but it helped fund the stints of local National Sports Associations (NSAs) in the qualifying meet that attracted a total of 25 LGUs.

General Santos emerged over-all champion after hauling in 110 golds, 60 silvers and 45 bronzes followed by Zamboanga in second with 101 golds, 63 silvers and 50 bronze mdeals.

Cagayan de Oro City came third with 59 golds, 39 silvers and 45 bronzes while Koronadal City, Misamis Oriental and host Lanao del Norte took the fourth to sixth posts, respectively.

Koronadal got 36 golds, 29 silvers and 36 bronzes while MisOr had 34 golds, 69 silvers and and 67 bronzes and Lanao del Norte with 16 golds, 30 silvers and 37 bronzes. (MLSA)


hindi naman cguro ganon ang rason..we are on the 3rd year of the qualifying churva..pero hindi pa nakapasok sa top and Davao kahit top 5 man lang..peace

FYI lang po .... name of those who voted "yes" po for a federal philippines....


absinthe_888, adrianvill2, alimol, allan_dude, Ang_Bantayanon, animasola, Animo, anonymous_filipino, Asturiano, azriel915, bacolodchamp, barrera_marquez, barukdok, bluejay03, Bo B, boju2, bukid, c0kelitr0, Chrisvenz, Culiat, cyclosimon_89, cyrusal, dabert, davaob4now, earlat, ecnop, Eriq, Espano_Atx, Espma, espresso1018, Ex!lE, federalist, FrancisXavier, garzland, Goku_25, great184, hiiamdib, Il Tenore, iloilocitykid, incognito_rn, irong206, JAMAICUS, jcb, Jimbu, Johnston, jr_laverga, JuIcYdUdE22, JustHorace, kc5169, kiretoce, kurom, leechtat, LordCarnal, Louman, marieantoinette, Mercato, michael677, nahtoodrunk, nakoi28, naOki, NightDog, ofw_cebu, P A L, papi_chulo, pau_p1, peejay202, psionic, rage@cebu, richard24, RonnieR, rustyboi, ryanr, SamwiseGamgee, shamhoy, Sinjin P., skyphire, spearhead, systematica, terio, The Cebuano Exultor, tisoycuba, tj_brewed, TONZI, tuxedo_blue, urban Iegend, WawaY[625], weewit, Wind Shear, wynngd, Xeon, xp33529, Yre, zeejay, zyanz, [dx]



those who voted "no" (may isang flying voter po dito, it's up to you to find out..... ) :lol:

capricorn2000, djhones, habagatcentrall., habagatzentral1, I'm Pinoy 2008, Igsuonnimo, ikra, isagani, jpdm, laffer_077, ponso, rogelio_dk010

will that be used against them in the court of law?:lol:

Sunday, 01 June 2008
Japan staying with IMT despite Malaysia's pullout (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4444&Itemid=190)

Gandhi C. Kinjiyo/MindaNews
Sunday, 01 June 2008 01:58

MALAPATAN, Sarangani (MindaNews/31 May) --Japan will stay with the International Monitoring Team (IMT) and continue its aid to Mindanao despite Malaysia’s pullout, a Japanese Embassy official said.

The Malaysian-led IMT has been keeping an eye on the observance of a ceasefire agreement between the Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) since October 2004.

“Whether it is Malaysia, Libya or what country will lead the IMT, Japan will stay here and will continue giving development assistance to Mindanao,” Nagaishi Masafumi, Embassy Secretary and Senior Advisor for Reconstruction and Development of Mindanao, said in an interview.

Masafumi was here on May 28 together with Sinichi Kakui, First Secretary for Development of the Japanese Embassy in the Philippines, to grace the inauguration of a two-storey, ten-classroom school building.

The school building was built with funds from the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects of Japan with the assistance of the local government units here.

Masafumi said the government of Japan has been supporting peace efforts in Mindanao through its Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction and Development.

He said J-BIRD aims to enable the people in the conflict affected areas to enjoy the “dividends of peace” through the Overseas Development Assistance on the basis of “human security” principles.

J-BIRD provides assistance in education, health, water supply, agriculture and fishery production, rural infrastructure, community facilities, and capability building.

The project is carried out in coordination with government line agencies, the government of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, local governments, peace panels of the government and the MILF, Bangsamoro Development Agency, Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process and other partners.

Civil society organizations have been calling on the government and the MILF to request Malaysia to extend the tour of duty of its contingent to the IMT.

The presence of the IMT helped bring a drastic decrease in the number of clashes between the MILF and government forces the past three years.

Malaysia has been brokering the peace talks between the Philippine Government and the MILF since 2001. (Gandhi C. Kinjiyo/MindaNews)

Nation
Mindanao processed fruits draw global buyers at market exchange
The Philippine Star

Sunday, June 1, 2008
Foreign institutional buyers are purchasing more processed fruit products from Mindanao, attracted by the high quality and year-round availability of produce in this typhoon-free region.

This was the feedback from food suppliers who joined the Mindanao market exchange held as an adjunct to the International Food Exhibition (IFEX) in Manila this month.

The market exchange, organized jointly by the Department of Agriculture (DA)-Mindanao and USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, gave fruit consolidators and processors an opportunity to hold one-on-one meetings with foreign and non-Mindanao buyers with a specific interest in food items produced in the region.

Among the most popular products were banana chips and dried mango, as well as purees of mango, papaya and pineapple.

In 2007, Mindanao shipped almost 2,000 metric tons of fresh mango valued at almost $3.6 million to foreign markets. The region also exported almost 2,300 metric tons of dried mango and other dried fruits valued at more than $1 million, and more than 2,200 metric tons of fruit purees and juices, valued at almost $1.3 million.

Mindanao’s emergence as the country’s primary supplier of fresh mango for export has enticed processors and supply chain firms to locate in the region.

“Mindanao can provide a steady supply of fruit all year long, unlike other parts of the country, where there are no harvests during typhoon season,” said Amy Chua, operations manager of Amley Food Products, a dried-fruit supplier which established linkages with mango growers who were trained by the GEM Program in improved production practices.

Mindanao’s primary export markets remain Japan, North America, and Asia Pacific countries, but growers and processors note the growing popularity of Mindanao fruit in the Middle East, China and Europe, which have their own distinct tastes and niche markets.

“Cavendish banana is a global favorite, but the Chinese market is attracted to sweeter varieties like lacatan,” said Paulino Gabunada, president of the Mindanao Fruit Shippers Association, a 48-member cooperative with an aggregate growing area of 600 hectares.

Chua noted that Europeans prefer organically grown products, with no added sugar, while Middle Eastern buyers favor more industrial food ingredients such as mango and pineapple puree, according to a report by the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), organizer of IFEX.

“Market exchange participants also discussed possible joint ventures for improving product packaging and processing,” said Bai Dido Samama, DA chief of agribusiness and marketing assistance in Region 12. “Mindanao is building up its competitive edge.”

In line with the surge in fruit production and export, the region’s supply chain has expanded considerably in recent years.

For example, the Mindanao Federation of Shippers Association (MINFESA), with GEM assistance, has worked with large growers and smaller-scale producer associations to consolidate shipments of fresh fruit and other products, and thereby lower shipping costs. The Federation also advocates improving port management practices.

12 cities plunged into darkness as more electric towers bombed
http://moroland.net/2008/05/31/12-cities-plunged-into-darkness-as-more-electric-towers-bombed/

By admin on May 31st, 2008

At least eleven cities in Mindanao were plunged into darkness and businesses grounded to a halt as more and more towers of the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) in Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur were blasted by still unidentified groups starting Wednesday night, May 28. The cities badly affected by the brownout were Cotabato, Butuan, Tagum, General Santos, Davao, Mati, Digos, Tacurong, Iligan, Kidapawan, and Marbel.

No group claimed responsibility for the bombings, which caused the government tens of millions in losses. One tower cost the government at least P5 million and huge losses to businesses in Mindanao.

However, a source in the NAPOCOR, who was not identified in the report, disclosed that it has been receiving “threats of sabotage” from unidentified armed group throughout Mindanao.

Reports reaching Luwaran early today said at least five towers were blasted in the two Lanao provinces in the past 24 hours, whose details are as follows:

1. The Transco tower at Barangay Mintring, Maigo, Lanao del Norte had been destroyed at around 11 PM the other night.

2. Another tower was further destroyed in Barangay Tingen-Tingen of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte at around 2:56 AM early dawn yesterday.

3. One tower in Barangay Pagayawan, Linamon town in Lanao del Norte was also destroyed shortly before eight in the evening the other night.

4. One tower was furthermore destroyed in Barangay Bato-Bato, Maguing, Lanao del Sur at around 7:25 AM yesterday.

5. The last tower bombed was in Barangay Pantar, Bubong town in Lanao del Sur at around 9:35 AM yesterday.

In February this year, at least 16 towers were blasted in Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur. The military tagged MILF Commander Bravo Macapaar as behind these bombings, but Bravo denied vehemently any hand in any of them.

On Tuesday, May 27, Tower No. 40 in Barangay (village) Baluntay, Alabel town, Sarangani, was bombed by still unidentified group.

Belinda Canlas, communication officer of Transco in General Santos City said Thursday that Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel of the police and military recovered cell phone parts and electrical wires at the foot of Transco Tower No. 40.

Although Senior Superintendent Danilo Peralta, Sarangani police director, said the identity and motives of the bombers have yet to be established, Governor Miguel Dominguez saw economic sabotage behind the attack.

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everybody's wake up call

^^ these bombers are threat to progress.... regressive thinking

^^ these bombers are threat to progress.... regressive thinking
lucky for davao city it has its own standby deisel powered gen plant of davao light and power co and 2 power barges of ?transco in maco, davao del norte and somewhere in the north district of the city.

but i hope regional development council sitsdown and reevaluate the urgency of self sufficiency of power and energy and move away from too much dependence of power supply from the north. too bad situation got offhand several times and southern authorities seemed accepting of these senseless occurrence. while north gives sufficiency of supply to south, supply transmission lines traversing between ends of such a vast island do not give assurance of stable supply especially if lines and pylons cut across security high risk areas of north-central mindanao. and will always be like that for as long as there is domestic conflict and continuing struggle by (equally) great human rights violators. imo, these recent incidents were, again, political statements of deceptive thugs to get the south bec its where the centr of communication in mindanao is.

i hope the regional development council(?along with private sector) be aggressive in encouraging more investors to put up more power generating plants especially from natural sources like what hedcor have started, with its 2 major hydroplants underway. and i hope that another billion pesos partnership of alcantara co and thai investors will get moving asap,etc. my concern is southern mindanao energry consumption is expanding and expanding fast it badly needs this utility infrastructures to keep up competetiveness imo

lucky for davao city it has its own standby deisel powered gen plant of davao light and power co and 2 power barges of ?transco in maco, davao del norte and somewhere in the north district of the city.

but i hope regional development council sitsdown and reevaluate the urgency of self sufficiency of power and energy and move away from too much dependence of power supply from the north. too bad situation got offhand several times and southern authorities seemed accepting of these senseless occurrence. while north gives sufficiency of supply to south, supply transmission lines traversing between ends of such a vast island do not give assurance of stable supply especially if lines and pylons cut across security high risk areas of north-central mindanao. and will always be like that for as long as there is domestic conflict and continuing struggle by (equally) great human rights violators. imo, these recent incidents were, again, political statements of deceptive thugs to get the south bec its where the centr of communication in mindanao is.

i hope the regional development council(?along with private sector) be aggressive in encouraging more investors to put up more power generating plants especially from natural sources like what hedcor have started, with its 2 major hydroplants underway. and i hope that another billion pesos partnership of alcantara co and thai investors will get moving asap,etc. my concern is southern mindanao energry consumption is expanding and expanding fast it badly needs this utility infrastructures to keep up competetiveness imo

the additional hydro plants in Sibulan & Tamugan will further boost the power
needs of region XI , i'm just curious why the geothermal power plant in Apo is not supplying region XI ?

and why our regional council not keen on wind power? imo it's the cheapest form of clean & alternative fuel and Davao Gulf is one vast area to put those wind power.

the additional hydro plants in Sibulan & Tamugan will further boost the power
needs of region XI , i'm just curious why the geothermal power plant in Apo is not supplying region XI ?

and why our regional council not keen on wind power? imo it's the cheapest form of clean & alternative fuel and Davao Gulf is one vast area to put those wind power.
bec they are happy and settled with government/transco promise of reliable steady supply. they boosted transmission with billions pesos new power lines that travels throuhg bukidnon and other high security risk provinces. and now thats what they got.


*actuality thats only my opinion:D*

the additional hydro plants in Sibulan & Tamugan will further boost the power
needs of region XI , i'm just curious why the geothermal power plant in Apo is not supplying region XI ?

and why our regional council not keen on wind power? imo it's the cheapest form of clean & alternative fuel and Davao Gulf is one vast area to put those wind power.

the government can build wind farms along the Pacific rim provinces of Davao Oriental and Surigao del Sur..

lucky for davao city it has its own standby deisel powered gen plant of davao light and power co and 2 power barges of ?transco in maco, davao del norte and somewhere in the north district of the city.

but i hope regional development council sitsdown and reevaluate the urgency of self sufficiency of power and energy and move away from too much dependence of power supply from the north. too bad situation got offhand several times and southern authorities seemed accepting of these senseless occurrence. while north gives sufficiency of supply to south, supply transmission lines traversing between ends of such a vast island do not give assurance of stable supply especially if lines and pylons cut across security high risk areas of north-central mindanao. and will always be like that for as long as there is domestic conflict and continuing struggle by (equally) great human rights violators. imo, these recent incidents were, again, political statements of deceptive thugs to get the south bec its where the centr of communication in mindanao is.

i hope the regional development council(?along with private sector) be aggressive in encouraging more investors to put up more power generating plants especially from natural sources like what hedcor have started, with its 2 major hydroplants underway. and i hope that another billion pesos partnership of alcantara co and thai investors will get moving asap,etc. my concern is southern mindanao energry consumption is expanding and expanding fast it badly needs this utility infrastructures to keep up competetiveness imo

There is also a stanby-power barge anchored at Nasipit, Agusan del Norte to supply the electricity needs of Butuan and its environs should there be some problems in the tramission lines from Iligan.

There is also a stanby-power barge anchored at Nasipit, Agusan del Norte to supply the electricity needs of Butuan and its environs should there be some problems in the tramission lines from Iligan.

yap... I guess someone in SSC happens to be formerly assigned there at the power barge...

but I guess that's just back-up power..

Whatever happened to that planned hydropower project to harness Lake Mainit's water??

the government can build wind farms along the Pacific rim provinces of Davao Oriental and Surigao del Sur..
hmmm i wonder if windwheels can stand supertyphoon. it might overcharge and burstplants whatever. actually i dont know but i like to see windwheels spinning like helipropellers against superwind speeds:D

There is also a stanby-power barge anchored at Nasipit, Agusan del Norte to supply the electricity needs of Butuan and its environs should there be some problems in the tramission lines from Iligan.
that is good to know. but for cities with nothing like that, power outages could last long hours/periods. devastating to local economy. luoy

the additional hydro plants in Sibulan & Tamugan will further boost the power
needs of region XI , i'm just curious why the geothermal power plant in Apo is not supplying region XI ?

and why our regional council not keen on wind power? imo it's the cheapest form of clean & alternative fuel and Davao Gulf is one vast area to put those wind power.

@dinabaw the SMS from my classmate just came in who is a supervisor at the geothermal power plant in Agko, sabi nya naga supply na with 100MW ang planta. Controlled ng Transco ang distribution ng power pero sabi nya priority daw ang Southern Mindanao dito. ^^

@dinabaw the SMS from my classmate just came in who is a supervisor at the geothermal power plant in Agko, sabi nya naga supply na with 100MW ang planta. Controlled ng Transco ang distribution ng power pero sabi nya priority daw ang Southern Mindanao dito. ^^

SouthMin ? Region XII ? may i know how much is 100MW , imean example it can supply power as big as the city of Kidapawan?

SouthMin ? Region XII ? may i know how much is 100MW , imean example it can supply power as big as the city of Kidapawan?

Southern Mindanao kasali na davao dun... 100MW is the size of the Power Barge in Maco. Yap kaya nya ma energize ang Kidapawan.

hmmm i wonder if windwheels can stand supertyphoon. it might overcharge and burstplants whatever. actually i dont know but i like to see windwheels spinning like helipropellers against superwind speeds:D

Apo...there is a wind farm in Ilocos near Pagudpod...it has withstand typhoons crossing the area until now..

we could also use ocean wave energy....again our Pacific Rim provinces like Surigaoi del Sur and Davao Oriental can tap that source..

Apo...there is a wind farm in Ilocos near Pagudpod...it has withstand typhoons crossing the area until now..

we could also use ocean wave energy....again our Pacific Rim provinces like Surigaoi del Sur and Davao Oriental can tap that source..

But the government isnt focused in this direction. Siguro if china starts building one then we will be the first customer :lol:

Bago lang natapos sa Discovery ch... feature nila renewable source of energy. Denmark pala ang nangunguna na gumagawa windpower generators.

Apo...there is a wind farm in Ilocos near Pagudpod...it has withstand typhoons crossing the area until now..

we could also use ocean wave energy....again our Pacific Rim provinces like Surigaoi del Sur and Davao Oriental can tap that source..
thats great. has wave energybeen tapped anywhere in the philippines? any feasibility study on agusan river for hydro power? potential mustbe huge i suppose bec it runs throught provinces of agusans and davao del norte/compostela valley and ?origin ofdavao city river too?:D correctme please am only guessing here

thats great. has wave energybeen tapped anywhere in the philippines? any feasibility study on agusan river for hydro power? potential mustbe huge i suppose bec it runs throught provinces of agusans and davao del norte/compostela valley and ?origin ofdavao city river too?:D correctme please am only guessing here


Tama except yung DDN & DC na part sir @MtApoStandard:)

thats great. has wave energybeen tapped anywhere in the philippines? any feasibility study on agusan river for hydro power? potential mustbe huge i suppose bec it runs throught provinces of agusans and davao del norte/compostela valley and ?origin ofdavao city river too?:D correctme please am only guessing here

there was a floating IDEA before... but I guess too expensive considering the degree of environmental impact it would give if they will build a hydro dam in upper Agusan River.....since it is a natural flood drain of northern Davao Region and Agusan, exiting to Butuan Bay

yep..Davao River's tributaries contribute to Agusan River's (davao section) water volume...

there was a floating IDEA before... but I guess too expensive considering the degree of environmental impact it would give if they will build a hydro dam in upper Agusan River.....since it is a natural flood drain of northern Davao Region and Agusan, exiting to Butuan Bay

yep..Davao River's tributaries contribute to Agusan River's (davao section) water volume...
lotsa info there. thanks a lot. btw is that big river in butuan city a gusan river? that one crossed by long bridge(mindanaos iconic infra)

Agusan Del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO
Roxas St., Center-Island, brgy. 2 public Market, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

Basilan

BASILAN
N. Balderosa St., Isabela City, Basilan

Bukidnon

1. MALAYBALAY
Brgy., 3 Fortich Street, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon


2. VALENCIA
Sayre Highway cor. Provincial Rd., Valencia City Bukidnon
Tel. No. (088) 222-3776
Services: PARTY

Butuan

1. GAISANO
Gaisano Butuan Mall, Aquino Avenue, Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-6184; 815-6835
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 9:00AM to 8:00PM

2. JC AQUINO
J.C.Aquino cor. Montilla Blvd., Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-6185; 342-5372; 342-5222
Landmark: Otis Supermarket; Crown Thrifty Mart; M.J. Santos Hospital
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 10:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 10:00PM
Services: PARTY

Cagayan de Oro City

1. BULUA
IFI Grounds, National Highway, Bulua, CDO City
Tel. No. 088 855-5595
Fax No. 088 855-5595
Landmark: IFI Church
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

2. COGON
J.R. Borja cor Soterio Daumar Sts., Cogon, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 722-759
Landmark: Across National Bookstore, within the vicinity of Cogon Market

3. DIVISORIA
Along Pelaez Arcade, Velez cor. Tirso Neri St., CDO City
Tel. No. (8822) 712-064
Landmark: Public Market
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:30am to 12MN
Weekends: 6:30am to 12MN

4. GAISANO MALL
G/F Gaisano City Annex, Corales Ext., cor. Lapasan Highway, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822)721-031
Landmark: Nazareno Parish Church

5. GAISANO SUPERKIOSK
Gaisano City, Corales Ext., CDO City


6. LIMKETKAI
LKKS Mall, Lapasan, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 726-603; 726-648; 724-681
Fax No. (08822) 856-3689; 856-3692
Landmark: Nearby Ororama Mega Center straightly across Mindanao PSC
Services: PARTY

7. MEGACENTER
G/F Ororama Mega Center Bldg., Lapasan, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 723-622

8. SM CITY
Masterson Ave., cor. Gran Via St., CDO City
Tel. No. (0888) 592511
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

9. VAMENTA
Max Suniel St., Vamenta Blvd., CDO City


10. XAVIER
Consuelo Bldg., Corrales Ave., CDO City


Cotabato City

COTABATO PLAZA
SK Pendatun Ave., cor., Makakua St., Cotabato city
Tel. No. (064) 421-9111
Landmark: Front of City Plaza / beside Hotel Filipino
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Services: PARTY

Davao

1. DIGOS
DC Square, Digos, Davao del Sur
Tel. No. (082) 553-6171 to 72
Landmark: Mary Mediatrix Church of Digos, Landmark of Digos, Mister Donut
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Services: PARTY

2. MATI
Rizal St., cor. Gomez St., Municipality of Mati, Davao Oriental

3. PANABO
JAIN Bldg., National Highway, Sto. Niño, Panabo City, Davao


4. TAGUM
National Highway corner Pioneer Ave., Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Tel. No. (084) 218-41-96
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

5. TAGUM NCCC
Ground Floor NCCC Mall, National Highway, Tagum City, Davao del Norte

Davao City

1. AGDAO
Esther Bldg., Lapu-Lapu Cor. Sikatuna, Agdao, Davao City

2. BOLTON
Cor. Rizal and Bolton Sts., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 222-1483; 221-1484
Fax No. (082) 221-2397
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

3. GAISANO MALL
Upper Ground Floor, Gaisano Mall of Davao, JP Laurel St., Davao City
Tel. No. 227-7098 to 99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 8:30:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 8:30:00 PM
Services: PARTY

4. ILUSTRE
G/F Big House Bldg., Ilustre cor San Pedro St., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 222-65-38 to 39
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM

5. JP LAUREL
JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City


6. LACHMI
Lachmi Shopping Mall San Pedro St., Davao City


7. MATINA
McArthur Highway, Matina District, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 296-05-50/296-07-11
Services: 24 HOURS, DRIVE – THRU, PARTY

8. NCCC
G/F Davao NCCC Mall, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 298-4498 to 99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 9:00PM

9. R. MAGSAYSAY
Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-00-94, 221-05-01 to 02
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:30 AM to 7:30:00 PM
Weekends: 8:30 AM to 7:30:00 PM
Services: PARTY

10. SM CITY
G/F SM City Davao, Quiempo Blvd., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 297-43-80 to 81
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 PM
Weekends: 9:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

11. TIMES SQUARE
Times Square Duterte St., Davao City
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Services: DRIVE – THRU

12. TORIL
Agton St., Toril District, Toril, Davao City
Tel. No. (083) 291-1592
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM

13. VICTORIA PLAZA
Victoria Plaza, JP. Laurel Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-23-98 to 99
Fax No. (082) 221-23-99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Services: PARTY

Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

DIPOLOG
J.P. Rizal Sts., Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte
Tel. No. (065) 212-2419
Landmark: Jerry's Department Store, Dipolog Market
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Weekends: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Services: PARTY

General Santos City

1. GAISANO
Catolico St., Lagao, General Santos City
Tel. No. (083) 553-4948; (083) 302-4948
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM
Services: PARTY

2. HIGHWAY
National Gensan Highway, General Santos City
Tel. No. 083-3015233
Services: DRIVE – THRU

3. KCC SUPERMALL
KCC Mall, J. Catolico St.,General Santos City
Tel. No. (083) 552-1241 to 42
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 9:00PM

4. PIONEER
Pioneer Avenue, cor. Magsaysay Avenue, General Santos City

5. RD PLAZA
RD Plaza Bldg., Pendatun Avenue, General Santos City

Gingoog, Misamis Oriental

GINGOOG
Sama Bldg., National Highway, Gingoog City

Iligan City

1. AGUINALDO
Roxas Avenue, Iligan City
Tel. No. (063) 223-8968 to 69
Fax No. (063) 492-1028
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 am to 10:pm
Weekends: 7:00 am to 10:pm
Services: PARTY

2. TIBANGA
National Highway cor. Caturay St., Iligan City
Tel. No. 063-223-0579
Services: DRIVE - THRU

Ipil, Zamboanga Del Sur

IPIL
Veterans Village National Highway, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Kidapawan, North Cotobato

KIDAPAWAN
M.Roxas St., cor. National Highway, Kidapawan City
Tel. No. (064) 288-5606
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Services: PARTY

Marbel, South Cotobato

MARBEL KCC
KCC Mall Gensan Drive, Marbel City
Tel. No. (083) 228-9019
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 8:00PM

Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental

OROQUIETA
#9 Independence St., corner J.Luna St., Oroquieta City
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental

OZAMIZ
Bernad cor. Rizal Sts., Ozamis City
Tel. No. (088) 521-1622
Fax No. (088) 521-1776
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

Pagadian, Zamboanga Del Norte

PAGADIAN
F.S.Pajeres St., Pagadian CityTel. No. (062) 214-4664 or 241-4633
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM

Sultan Kudarat

TACURONG
National Highway cor. Ledesma St., Tacurong City
Tel. No. (064) 477-0088; 200-5833
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM TO 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM TO 11:00:00 PM

Surigao del Norte

SURIGAO
Rizal cor. San Nicholas St., Surigao City
Tel. No. (086) 826-35-56, 826-35-54
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM

Zamboanga City

1. CAMINS
Gov. Camins Rod cor. Canelar St., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 993-2504; 993-2504; 993-2565
Services: 24 HOURS, DRIVE – THRU, PARTY

2. CLIMACO
G/F OK Bazaar Bldg., Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 992-29-54 to 55
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Weekends: 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Services: PARTY

3. LB SUPERMARKET
Veterans Extension, Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062)-985-0280
Landmark: LB Supermarket
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Weekends: 7:00am - 9:00pm

4. MINDPRO
Ground Floor Mindpro Mall, La Purisma St., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 992-20-26 to 27
Landmark: Metropolitan Church
Services: PARTY

5. PERSHING
JB Pershing, Zaragoza St., Zamboanga City


6. SAN JOSE
Calle San Jose cor. Ruste St., Gusu, Zamboanga City
Landmark: Claret School of Zamboanga
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Services: DRIVE – THRU

7. SOUTHWAY MALL
Southway Square Mall, Governor Lim St., Zamboanga City


8. VETERANS
Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City


9. YUBENGCO STARMALL
Yubengco Starmall, Putik, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. 062-9841177
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Services: DRIVE - THRU

10. SHOPPER'S CENTER
Shopper's Center Ground Floor, Governor Lim St., Zamboanga City

**** update lang...
Source: http://www.philippinecountry.com/jollibee/mindanao.html

i saw photos of but forgot if it was jollibee, mcdonals: damosa it park in the north, and by matina square in the south

^^

Summary (Jollibees in Mindanao):

Agusan Del Sur - 1
Basilan - 1
Bukidnon - 2
Butuan - 2
Cagayan de Oro City - 10
Cotabato City - 1
Davao - 5
Davao City - 13
Dipolog City - 1
General Santos City - 5
Gingoog - 1
Iligan City - 2
Ipil - 1
Kidapawan - 1
Marbel - 1
Oroquieta - 1
Ozamiz - 1
Pagadian - 1
Sultan Kudarat - 1
Surigao - 1
Zamboanga City - 10

Toppers more than 2 Jollibees:

1.) Davao City - 13
2.) Cagayan de Oro City - 10
3.) Zamboanga City - 10
4.) Davao - 5
5.) General Santos City - 5

mindanao total: 62:uh:

mindanao total: 62:uh:

62 and counting :cheers::lol:

62 and counting :cheers::lol:

my squinted recount is 61

but recently read jollibee store opened in basilan. so its back to 62. and, +1for me post count

i saw photos of but forgot if it was jollibee, mcdonals: damosa it park in the north, and by matina square in the south


since Mc.Do ang nauna sa Damosa IT Park, im sure Jollibee will be locating RobCybergate since head to head ilang competition.... IMO lang.

since Mc.Do ang nauna sa Damosa IT Park, im sure Jollibee will be locating RobCybergate since head to head ilang competition.... IMO lang.
can jollibee compete with mcdonalds if locates right beside ea other in damosa. which store you think would hit the kind of market crowd

This is more like it: :)

Toppers more than 2 Jollibees:

1.) Davao City - 13
2.) Cagayan de Oro City - 10
3.) Zamboanga City - 10
4.) General Santos City - 5
5.) Butuan/Tagum/Iligan City - 2

naa pa ibex:D

This is more like it: :)

Toppers more than 2 Jollibees:

1.) Davao City - 13
2.) Cagayan de Oro City - 10
3.) Zamboanga City - 10
4.) General Santos City - 5
5.) Butuan/Tagum/Iligan City - 2
6.) others - 16

from power to jollibee ...whats next? hehe

from power to jollibee ...whats next? hehe
federal dinabaw:D

can jollibee compete with mcdonalds if locates right beside ea other in damosa. which store you think would hit the kind of market crowd

hehe federal jolibee

yeah if Jolibee is located along J.P. Laurel ave. corner Angliongto(Mamay road) it will be a hit!

^^ Jollibee Stockmarket price

Stock symbol of JFC



Mula sa P14.50 noong wala pa itong call center, na ngayon ay nasa 42.50~43.50(52 week high of 58.00)



:wave: :hi:

hehe federal jolibee

yeah if Jolibee is located along J.P. Laurel ave. corner Angliongto(Mamay road) it will be a hit!
hitting japanese school crowd and call centre agents perhaps. and what about take aways from suburbs residents around?

can jollibee compete with mcdonalds if locates right beside ea other in damosa. which store you think would hit the kind of market crowd

yes, sila nauna na sa Damosa.. catch na nila whole market sa Damosa IT park and Mamay area.

hitting japanese school crowd and call centre agents perhaps. and what about take aways from suburbs residents around?

i just came from Damosa the establishments are changing or offering take aways , new establishment such as dimsum diner caters take-outs

i just came from Damosa the establishments are changing or offering take aways , new establishment such as dimsum diner caters take-outs
did you go there for ssc patrol update:D

naa pa ibex:D

Originally Posted by hakhaimo http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/buttons/viewpost.gif (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=21308927#post21308927)
Toppers more than 2 Jollibees:

1.) Davao City - 13
2.) Cagayan de Oro City - 10
3.) Zamboanga City - 10
4.) General Santos City - 5
5.) Butuan/Tagum/Iligan City - 2
6.) others - 16
Thanks @MtApoStandard now we have a complete list :lol:

Thanks @MtApoStandard now we have a complete list :lol:
wow. i hope no protest of count cheating and everyone accept the result.

wow. i hope no protest of count cheating and everyone accept the result.

Sana wala or make another list nalang :lol::lol:

wow. i hope no protest of count cheating and everyone accept the result.

For Zamboanga, in the source it has 9 branches (not updated). I wrote 10 because their is a new Jollibee at Shopper's Center, a new mall in Zamboanga. It is not open yet but is expected to open this June.

For Zamboanga, in the source it has 9 branches (not updated). I wrote 10 because their is a new Jollibee at Shopper's Center, a new mall in Zamboanga. It is not open yet but is expected to open this June.

No problem bai @hakhaimo :okay:

hehe kulang sa CDeO po meron pang Jabee Kauswagan, the only drive thru Jabee in CDeO :D which makes it 11. and Jabee divisoria is 24hrs for the non-sleeping crowd hehe

as a kid, Dati having Jollibee is a dream... but now they spread in our cities... nice one..

personally, i am not a huge fan of jollibee, except for the burger steak with rice. otherwise, i find them too sweet for my taste. but i am still happy that it has reach a lot of even smaller places.

as a kid, Dati having Jollibee is a dream... but now they spread in our cities... nice one..

nyahaha! i felt the same :cheers:

^^ i remember that first time jollibee opened up in davao, linya pila ka blocks. and not just for day or two. pila pud to ka weeks.

hapit pako nabalian ug kamot ato, kay naipit sa glass door sa liked (katong dapit sa may stairs). i when remember that makatawa ko::chuckles::

Agusan Del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO
Roxas St., Center-Island, brgy. 2 public Market, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

Basilan

BASILAN
N. Balderosa St., Isabela City, Basilan

Bukidnon

1. MALAYBALAY
Brgy., 3 Fortich Street, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon


2. VALENCIA
Sayre Highway cor. Provincial Rd., Valencia City Bukidnon
Tel. No. (088) 222-3776
Services: PARTY

Butuan

1. GAISANO
Gaisano Butuan Mall, Aquino Avenue, Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-6184; 815-6835
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 9:00AM to 8:00PM

2. JC AQUINO
J.C.Aquino cor. Montilla Blvd., Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-6185; 342-5372; 342-5222
Landmark: Otis Supermarket; Crown Thrifty Mart; M.J. Santos Hospital
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 10:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 10:00PM
Services: PARTY

Cagayan de Oro City

1. BULUA
IFI Grounds, National Highway, Bulua, CDO City
Tel. No. 088 855-5595
Fax No. 088 855-5595
Landmark: IFI Church
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

2. COGON
J.R. Borja cor Soterio Daumar Sts., Cogon, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 722-759
Landmark: Across National Bookstore, within the vicinity of Cogon Market

3. DIVISORIA
Along Pelaez Arcade, Velez cor. Tirso Neri St., CDO City
Tel. No. (8822) 712-064
Landmark: Public Market
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:30am to 12MN
Weekends: 6:30am to 12MN

4. GAISANO MALL
G/F Gaisano City Annex, Corales Ext., cor. Lapasan Highway, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822)721-031
Landmark: Nazareno Parish Church

5. GAISANO SUPERKIOSK
Gaisano City, Corales Ext., CDO City


6. LIMKETKAI
LKKS Mall, Lapasan, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 726-603; 726-648; 724-681
Fax No. (08822) 856-3689; 856-3692
Landmark: Nearby Ororama Mega Center straightly across Mindanao PSC
Services: PARTY

7. MEGACENTER
G/F Ororama Mega Center Bldg., Lapasan, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 723-622

8. SM CITY
Masterson Ave., cor. Gran Via St., CDO City
Tel. No. (0888) 592511
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

9. VAMENTA
Max Suniel St., Vamenta Blvd., CDO City


10. XAVIER
Consuelo Bldg., Corrales Ave., CDO City


Cotabato City

COTABATO PLAZA
SK Pendatun Ave., cor., Makakua St., Cotabato city
Tel. No. (064) 421-9111
Landmark: Front of City Plaza / beside Hotel Filipino
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Services: PARTY

Davao

1. DIGOS
DC Square, Digos, Davao del Sur
Tel. No. (082) 553-6171 to 72
Landmark: Mary Mediatrix Church of Digos, Landmark of Digos, Mister Donut
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Services: PARTY

2. MATI
Rizal St., cor. Gomez St., Municipality of Mati, Davao Oriental

3. PANABO
JAIN Bldg., National Highway, Sto. Niño, Panabo City, Davao


4. TAGUM
National Highway corner Pioneer Ave., Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Tel. No. (084) 218-41-96
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

5. TAGUM NCCC
Ground Floor NCCC Mall, National Highway, Tagum City, Davao del Norte

Davao City

1. AGDAO
Esther Bldg., Lapu-Lapu Cor. Sikatuna, Agdao, Davao City

2. BOLTON
Cor. Rizal and Bolton Sts., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 222-1483; 221-1484
Fax No. (082) 221-2397
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

3. GAISANO MALL
Upper Ground Floor, Gaisano Mall of Davao, JP Laurel St., Davao City
Tel. No. 227-7098 to 99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 8:30:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 8:30:00 PM
Services: PARTY

4. ILUSTRE
G/F Big House Bldg., Ilustre cor San Pedro St., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 222-65-38 to 39
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM

5. JP LAUREL
JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City


6. LACHMI
Lachmi Shopping Mall San Pedro St., Davao City


7. MATINA
McArthur Highway, Matina District, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 296-05-50/296-07-11
Services: 24 HOURS, DRIVE – THRU, PARTY

8. NCCC
G/F Davao NCCC Mall, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 298-4498 to 99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 9:00PM

9. R. MAGSAYSAY
Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-00-94, 221-05-01 to 02
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:30 AM to 7:30:00 PM
Weekends: 8:30 AM to 7:30:00 PM
Services: PARTY

10. SM CITY
G/F SM City Davao, Quiempo Blvd., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 297-43-80 to 81
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 PM
Weekends: 9:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

11. TIMES SQUARE
Times Square Duterte St., Davao City
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Services: DRIVE – THRU

12. TORIL
Agton St., Toril District, Toril, Davao City
Tel. No. (083) 291-1592
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM

13. VICTORIA PLAZA
Victoria Plaza, JP. Laurel Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-23-98 to 99
Fax No. (082) 221-23-99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Services: PARTY

Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

DIPOLOG
J.P. Rizal Sts., Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte
Tel. No. (065) 212-2419
Landmark: Jerry's Department Store, Dipolog Market
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Weekends: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Services: PARTY

General Santos City

1. GAISANO
Catolico St., Lagao, General Santos City
Tel. No. (083) 553-4948; (083) 302-4948
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM
Services: PARTY

2. HIGHWAY
National Gensan Highway, General Santos City
Tel. No. 083-3015233
Services: DRIVE – THRU

3. KCC SUPERMALL
KCC Mall, J. Catolico St.,General Santos City
Tel. No. (083) 552-1241 to 42
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 9:00PM

4. PIONEER
Pioneer Avenue, cor. Magsaysay Avenue, General Santos City

5. RD PLAZA
RD Plaza Bldg., Pendatun Avenue, General Santos City

Gingoog, Misamis Oriental

GINGOOG
Sama Bldg., National Highway, Gingoog City

Iligan City

1. AGUINALDO
Roxas Avenue, Iligan City
Tel. No. (063) 223-8968 to 69
Fax No. (063) 492-1028
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 am to 10:pm
Weekends: 7:00 am to 10:pm
Services: PARTY

2. TIBANGA
National Highway cor. Caturay St., Iligan City
Tel. No. 063-223-0579
Services: DRIVE - THRU

Ipil, Zamboanga Del Sur

IPIL
Veterans Village National Highway, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Kidapawan, North Cotobato

KIDAPAWAN
M.Roxas St., cor. National Highway, Kidapawan City
Tel. No. (064) 288-5606
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Services: PARTY

Marbel, South Cotobato

MARBEL KCC
KCC Mall Gensan Drive, Marbel City
Tel. No. (083) 228-9019
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 8:00PM

Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental

OROQUIETA
#9 Independence St., corner J.Luna St., Oroquieta City
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental

OZAMIZ
Bernad cor. Rizal Sts., Ozamis City
Tel. No. (088) 521-1622
Fax No. (088) 521-1776
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

Pagadian, Zamboanga Del Norte

PAGADIAN
F.S.Pajeres St., Pagadian CityTel. No. (062) 214-4664 or 241-4633
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM

Sultan Kudarat

TACURONG
National Highway cor. Ledesma St., Tacurong City
Tel. No. (064) 477-0088; 200-5833
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM TO 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM TO 11:00:00 PM

Surigao del Norte

SURIGAO
Rizal cor. San Nicholas St., Surigao City
Tel. No. (086) 826-35-56, 826-35-54
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM

Zamboanga City

1. CAMINS
Gov. Camins Rod cor. Canelar St., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 993-2504; 993-2504; 993-2565
Services: 24 HOURS, DRIVE – THRU, PARTY

2. CLIMACO
G/F OK Bazaar Bldg., Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 992-29-54 to 55
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Weekends: 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Services: PARTY

3. LB SUPERMARKET
Veterans Extension, Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062)-985-0280
Landmark: LB Supermarket
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Weekends: 7:00am - 9:00pm

4. MINDPRO
Ground Floor Mindpro Mall, La Purisma St., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 992-20-26 to 27
Landmark: Metropolitan Church
Services: PARTY

5. PERSHING
JB Pershing, Zaragoza St., Zamboanga City


6. SAN JOSE
Calle San Jose cor. Ruste St., Gusu, Zamboanga City
Landmark: Claret School of Zamboanga
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Services: DRIVE – THRU

7. SOUTHWAY MALL
Southway Square Mall, Governor Lim St., Zamboanga City


8. VETERANS
Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City


9. YUBENGCO STARMALL
Yubengco Starmall, Putik, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. 062-9841177
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Services: DRIVE - THRU

10. SHOPPER'S CENTER
Shopper's Center Ground Floor, Governor Lim St., Zamboanga City

**** update lang...
Source: http://www.philippinecountry.com/jollibee/mindanao.html


in Zamboanga, i think there's 11..the last one could be the one in Shopper's Central

Why not make a Mindano Economic Forum where all leaders of the different LGUs including Cities, Municipalities and Provinces plan out together on how to combine and synergies the resources that each Cities, Municipalities and Provinces possess and use it in a way that all Cities, Municipalities and Provinces benifit from it directly or indirectly.

guys, do you think if mindanao will be a single republic, will it help progress the economy? lessen the crime rate? stop the war in armm? make poverty invisible?
we all know there only few major projects that the national gov't is giving to our island, tapos ung budget for that certain project nababawasan which causes delays alam naman natin kung paano unti unting nababawasan ang allocated budget... haha...
so what do you think? will it help? or will it be another big NONO?

from power to jollibee ...whats next? hehe

mcdonalds.tapos chowking.tapos greenwich.tapos dunkin tapos mr donut tapos pizza hut tapos shakeys tapos goldilocks tapos red ribbon tapos rai rai ken tapos kanang nation wide coffee shops like bos figare gloria jeans etc :lol:

Why not make a Mindano Economic Forum where all leaders of the different LGUs including Cities, Municipalities and Provinces plan out together on how to combine and synergies the resources that each Cities, Municipalities and Provinces possess and use it in a way that all Cities, Municipalities and Provinces benifit from it directly or indirectly.


^^ Nasabi nga ni Hugo Chavez noon na pwede raw ilipat and UN headquarters sa South America.

Pwede rin siguro ang mga Financial Center sa Labuan,Singapore, Kuching, Port Moresby at Sydney ay malipat na sa Mindanao dahil sa ideal location nito sa Asia PAcific?

Why not make a Mindano Economic Forum where all leaders of the different LGUs including Cities, Municipalities and Provinces plan out together on how to combine and synergies the resources that each Cities, Municipalities and Provinces possess and use it in a way that all Cities, Municipalities and Provinces benifit from it directly or indirectly.

Meron na po @hakhaimo matagal na...


MEDCo


History
The Mindanao Economic Development Council or MEDCo was created on 19 March 1992 by virtue of Executive Order No. 512 (http://www.medco.gov.ph/medcoweb/eo512.asp), signed by then President Corazon C. Aquino, to promote and coordinate the active participation of all sectors to effect the socio-economic development of Mindanao through a wholistic and integrated approach.

The MEDCo was likewise created to address the need to promote and strengthen interregional linkages to ensure the integrated viability of the programs and projects in Mindanao, with the local government units as frontline entities that will realize the development of specific geographical areas.

Executive Order No. 512 (http://www.medco.gov.ph/medcoweb/eo512.asp) was amended by Executive Order No. 10 dated 13 August 1998, and further amended by Executive Order No. 244 (http://www.medco.gov.ph/medcoweb/eo244.asp) dated 15 May 2000 under the Estrada Administration. Executive Order No. 244 (http://www.medco.gov.ph/medcoweb/eo244.asp) mandates MEDCo to act as the official and permanent Philippine Coordinating Office (PCO) for Brunei Darussalam Indonesia the Philippines - East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Vision for Mindanao
Mindanao, a peaceful island-region with an integrated and globally-competitive economy, where the benefits of sustainable development are equitably shared and enjoyed by a culturally-diverse but empowered and united Mindanaoans.

Mission
Towards this end, MEDCo shall be the catalyst in promoting, integrating and sustaining socio-economic development in Mindanao through the active participation of all Mindanaoans.

Goal and Objectives
To achieve accelerated and globally competitive socio-economic development for Mindanao through the following specific objectives:
Strengthen and expand mechanisms to ensure timely and efficient implementation of physical and digital infrastructure projects and delivery of basic social services in Mindanao;
Work for global competitiveness of agri-fishery and tourism sectors in Mindanao;
Promote Mindanao as a viable investment, trade and tourism destination;
Promote social cohesion, political stability, and good governance;
Ensure peace and security by linking peace issues with development initiatives;
Pursue and advocate policy agenda for Mindanao;
Ensure utilization of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) for efficient delivery of updated and relevant data/information on Mindanao and BIMP-EAGA;
Generate, prioritize and mobilize funds for Mindanao programs and projects;
Convey Mindanao’s development needs to decision-makers and funding institutions/countries.

;21318897']mcdonalds.tapos chowking.tapos greenwich.tapos dunkin tapos mr donut tapos pizza hut tapos shakeys tapos goldilocks tapos red ribbon tapos rai rai ken tapos kanang nation wide coffee shops like bos figare gloria jeans etc :lol:

Can we not make a count of more "upscale" restaurants like Cafe Mediterranean, Banana Leaf, Rai Rai Ken, etc.?

lotsa info there. thanks a lot. btw is that big river in butuan city a gusan river? that one crossed by long bridge(mindanaos iconic infra)

yup....thats Agusan River

;21318897']mcdonalds.tapos chowking.tapos greenwich.tapos dunkin tapos mr donut tapos pizza hut tapos shakeys tapos goldilocks tapos red ribbon tapos rai rai ken tapos kanang nation wide coffee shops like bos figare gloria jeans etc :lol:

haha.. nagiging mindanao restos thread naman to.. hehehe..

Agusan Del Sur

SAN FRANCISCO
Roxas St., Center-Island, brgy. 2 public Market, San Francisco, Agusan del Sur

Basilan

BASILAN
N. Balderosa St., Isabela City, Basilan

Bukidnon

1. MALAYBALAY
Brgy., 3 Fortich Street, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon


2. VALENCIA
Sayre Highway cor. Provincial Rd., Valencia City Bukidnon
Tel. No. (088) 222-3776
Services: PARTY

Butuan

1. GAISANO
Gaisano Butuan Mall, Aquino Avenue, Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-6184; 815-6835
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 9:00AM to 8:00PM

2. JC AQUINO
J.C.Aquino cor. Montilla Blvd., Butuan City
Tel. No. (085) 815-6185; 342-5372; 342-5222
Landmark: Otis Supermarket; Crown Thrifty Mart; M.J. Santos Hospital
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 10:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 10:00PM
Services: PARTY

Cagayan de Oro City

1. BULUA
IFI Grounds, National Highway, Bulua, CDO City
Tel. No. 088 855-5595
Fax No. 088 855-5595
Landmark: IFI Church
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

2. COGON
J.R. Borja cor Soterio Daumar Sts., Cogon, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 722-759
Landmark: Across National Bookstore, within the vicinity of Cogon Market

3. DIVISORIA
Along Pelaez Arcade, Velez cor. Tirso Neri St., CDO City
Tel. No. (8822) 712-064
Landmark: Public Market
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:30am to 12MN
Weekends: 6:30am to 12MN

4. GAISANO MALL
G/F Gaisano City Annex, Corales Ext., cor. Lapasan Highway, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822)721-031
Landmark: Nazareno Parish Church

5. GAISANO SUPERKIOSK
Gaisano City, Corales Ext., CDO City


6. LIMKETKAI
LKKS Mall, Lapasan, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 726-603; 726-648; 724-681
Fax No. (08822) 856-3689; 856-3692
Landmark: Nearby Ororama Mega Center straightly across Mindanao PSC
Services: PARTY

7. MEGACENTER
G/F Ororama Mega Center Bldg., Lapasan, CDO City
Tel. No. (08822) 723-622

8. SM CITY
Masterson Ave., cor. Gran Via St., CDO City
Tel. No. (0888) 592511
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

9. VAMENTA
Max Suniel St., Vamenta Blvd., CDO City


10. XAVIER
Consuelo Bldg., Corrales Ave., CDO City


Cotabato City

COTABATO PLAZA
SK Pendatun Ave., cor., Makakua St., Cotabato city
Tel. No. (064) 421-9111
Landmark: Front of City Plaza / beside Hotel Filipino
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Services: PARTY

Davao

1. DIGOS
DC Square, Digos, Davao del Sur
Tel. No. (082) 553-6171 to 72
Landmark: Mary Mediatrix Church of Digos, Landmark of Digos, Mister Donut
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Services: PARTY

2. MATI
Rizal St., cor. Gomez St., Municipality of Mati, Davao Oriental

3. PANABO
JAIN Bldg., National Highway, Sto. Niño, Panabo City, Davao


4. TAGUM
National Highway corner Pioneer Ave., Tagum City, Davao del Norte
Tel. No. (084) 218-41-96
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

5. TAGUM NCCC
Ground Floor NCCC Mall, National Highway, Tagum City, Davao del Norte

Davao City

1. AGDAO
Esther Bldg., Lapu-Lapu Cor. Sikatuna, Agdao, Davao City

2. BOLTON
Cor. Rizal and Bolton Sts., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 222-1483; 221-1484
Fax No. (082) 221-2397
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

3. GAISANO MALL
Upper Ground Floor, Gaisano Mall of Davao, JP Laurel St., Davao City
Tel. No. 227-7098 to 99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 8:30:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 8:30:00 PM
Services: PARTY

4. ILUSTRE
G/F Big House Bldg., Ilustre cor San Pedro St., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 222-65-38 to 39
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7:30 AM to 10:00 PM

5. JP LAUREL
JP Laurel Avenue, Bajada Davao City


6. LACHMI
Lachmi Shopping Mall San Pedro St., Davao City


7. MATINA
McArthur Highway, Matina District, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 296-05-50/296-07-11
Services: 24 HOURS, DRIVE – THRU, PARTY

8. NCCC
G/F Davao NCCC Mall, McArthur Highway, Matina, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 298-4498 to 99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 9:00PM

9. R. MAGSAYSAY
Ramon Magsaysay Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-00-94, 221-05-01 to 02
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:30 AM to 7:30:00 PM
Weekends: 8:30 AM to 7:30:00 PM
Services: PARTY

10. SM CITY
G/F SM City Davao, Quiempo Blvd., Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 297-43-80 to 81
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 9:00:00 AM to 10:00:00 PM
Weekends: 9:00:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM

11. TIMES SQUARE
Times Square Duterte St., Davao City
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Weekends: 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
Services: DRIVE – THRU

12. TORIL
Agton St., Toril District, Toril, Davao City
Tel. No. (083) 291-1592
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM

13. VICTORIA PLAZA
Victoria Plaza, JP. Laurel Avenue, Davao City
Tel. No. (082) 221-23-98 to 99
Fax No. (082) 221-23-99
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 10:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM to 9:00:00 PM
Services: PARTY

Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte

DIPOLOG
J.P. Rizal Sts., Dipolog City, Zamboanga Del Norte
Tel. No. (065) 212-2419
Landmark: Jerry's Department Store, Dipolog Market
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Weekends: 6:00AM to 11:00PM
Services: PARTY

General Santos City

1. GAISANO
Catolico St., Lagao, General Santos City
Tel. No. (083) 553-4948; (083) 302-4948
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM
Weekends: 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM
Services: PARTY

2. HIGHWAY
National Gensan Highway, General Santos City
Tel. No. 083-3015233
Services: DRIVE – THRU

3. KCC SUPERMALL
KCC Mall, J. Catolico St.,General Santos City
Tel. No. (083) 552-1241 to 42
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 9:00PM

4. PIONEER
Pioneer Avenue, cor. Magsaysay Avenue, General Santos City

5. RD PLAZA
RD Plaza Bldg., Pendatun Avenue, General Santos City

Gingoog, Misamis Oriental

GINGOOG
Sama Bldg., National Highway, Gingoog City

Iligan City

1. AGUINALDO
Roxas Avenue, Iligan City
Tel. No. (063) 223-8968 to 69
Fax No. (063) 492-1028
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 am to 10:pm
Weekends: 7:00 am to 10:pm
Services: PARTY

2. TIBANGA
National Highway cor. Caturay St., Iligan City
Tel. No. 063-223-0579
Services: DRIVE - THRU

Ipil, Zamboanga Del Sur

IPIL
Veterans Village National Highway, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Kidapawan, North Cotobato

KIDAPAWAN
M.Roxas St., cor. National Highway, Kidapawan City
Tel. No. (064) 288-5606
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Weekends: 7:00AM to 9:00PM
Services: PARTY

Marbel, South Cotobato

MARBEL KCC
KCC Mall Gensan Drive, Marbel City
Tel. No. (083) 228-9019
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Weekends: 8:00AM to 8:00PM

Oroquieta, Misamis Occidental

OROQUIETA
#9 Independence St., corner J.Luna St., Oroquieta City
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ozamiz, Misamis Occidental

OZAMIZ
Bernad cor. Rizal Sts., Ozamis City
Tel. No. (088) 521-1622
Fax No. (088) 521-1776
Services: 24 HOURS, PARTY

Pagadian, Zamboanga Del Norte

PAGADIAN
F.S.Pajeres St., Pagadian CityTel. No. (062) 214-4664 or 241-4633
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM

Sultan Kudarat

TACURONG
National Highway cor. Ledesma St., Tacurong City
Tel. No. (064) 477-0088; 200-5833
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM TO 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM TO 11:00:00 PM

Surigao del Norte

SURIGAO
Rizal cor. San Nicholas St., Surigao City
Tel. No. (086) 826-35-56, 826-35-54
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00:00 AM to 11:00:00 PM

Zamboanga City

1. CAMINS
Gov. Camins Rod cor. Canelar St., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 993-2504; 993-2504; 993-2565
Services: 24 HOURS, DRIVE – THRU, PARTY

2. CLIMACO
G/F OK Bazaar Bldg., Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 992-29-54 to 55
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Weekends: 07:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Services: PARTY

3. LB SUPERMARKET
Veterans Extension, Tumaga, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062)-985-0280
Landmark: LB Supermarket
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00am - 9:00pm
Weekends: 7:00am - 9:00pm

4. MINDPRO
Ground Floor Mindpro Mall, La Purisma St., Zamboanga City
Tel. No. (062) 992-20-26 to 27
Landmark: Metropolitan Church
Services: PARTY

5. PERSHING
JB Pershing, Zaragoza St., Zamboanga City


6. SAN JOSE
Calle San Jose cor. Ruste St., Gusu, Zamboanga City
Landmark: Claret School of Zamboanga
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Services: DRIVE – THRU

7. SOUTHWAY MALL
Southway Square Mall, Governor Lim St., Zamboanga City


8. VETERANS
Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City


9. YUBENGCO STARMALL
Yubengco Starmall, Putik, Zamboanga City
Tel. No. 062-9841177
Business Hours:
Weekdays: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Weekends: 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM
Services: DRIVE - THRU

10. SHOPPER'S CENTER
Shopper's Center Ground Floor, Governor Lim St., Zamboanga City

**** update lang...
Source: http://www.philippinecountry.com/jollibee/mindanao.html

make it 12 for CDO with JOL-Kauswagan and JOL-BULUA
make it 3 for ILIGAN with JOL-Gmall Iligan (opening in Jul/Aug.)

balik ta sa jollibee :lol: Alam nyo ba na may outlet sa Diwalwal? toink.. may chowking din toink..toink..:cheers:

^^pagsure oi..

^^pagsure oi..

More pa :lol::lol::lol: both are Owned and operated by Jollibee/Chowking Tagum :)

Palagay nyo. Ano ang major developments ng Mindanao 5 years from now. Please be be honest with your views.

(kailangan lang talaga.):)

hala tinood nga naay Jbee didto? asa dapit? sa tunga sa mga shantees? hehehe

Palagay nyo. Ano ang major developments ng Mindanao 5 years from now. Please be be honest with your views.

(kailangan lang talaga.):)

Ngayon na ba talaga? pwede assignment nalang ito sir @Alingatong last period na kasi :)

^^ lol magpulaw ta :lol:

hala tinood nga naay Jbee didto? asa dapit? sa tunga sa mga shantees? hehehe

Tinood bitaw bago ra sad ko nakabalo :)

^^ lol magpulaw ta :lol:

maayo man ka kay dool lang ug ulian sa bo. obrero ra man. :lol:

Palagay nyo. Ano ang major developments ng Mindanao 5 years from now. Please be be honest with your views.

(kailangan lang talaga.):)

>>by then we have major ports and airports with flights and trips connecting more asian and world urban ports and airports.

>>expanded urban centers.

>>expansion of existing malls.

>>expansion of existing hotels.

>>upgrade of power plant capacities in MIN.

>>cheap price of RICE. hehhe

^^ dilikado na henji puro naay ex :lol:

seriously no dapat pag tuunan pansin yang rice shortage dito , sus food basket of the Philippines tapos way bugas! :bash:

>>upgrade of power plant capacities in MIN.


Eto i want to see in the direction towards cheaper and renewable source of energy.

>> Major hubs interconnected by railway system

^^ dilikado na henji puro naay ex :lol:

seriously no dapat pag tuunan pansin yang rice shortage dito , sus food basket of the Philippines tapos way bugas! :bash:

triple ex... siguro DOABLE man siguro na tanan kay naa naa man sa line-up sa mga projects sa MIN.:)

Ngayon na ba talaga? pwede assignment nalang ito sir @Alingatong last period na kasi :)

Me nagtanong kasi na bisitang puti.

Sagot ko, we'll become men of great stature at that time (develpment-wise). Pero di ako sigurado kaya binato ko dito ang tanong.

Pahabol: (Wag kayong maglit sa kin ha, puti pa rin me sabi nito) Me lamang daw ang CdeO kasi nasa gitna. Kilikili lang daw ang...Iligan. Anyway hindi naman ako 100% agree sa kanya. Sabi ko, pareho lang lahat. Pero magaling siya sa analysis. Trabaho nya eh. :cheers:

Eto i want to see in the direction towards cheaper and renewable source of energy.

>> Major hubs interconnected by railway system

a wind farm perhaps?

a wind farm perhaps?

wind farms are already being proposed in Camiguin and Surigao... ^^

Palagay nyo. Ano ang major developments ng Mindanao 5 years from now. Please be be honest with your views.

(kailangan lang talaga.):)


more upgrading in telecommunications, high speed internet, high speed wap

browsing.... sana libre na ang tawagan, internet browsing, MMS, SMS and etc...

:lol::lol:

Palagay nyo. Ano ang major developments ng Mindanao 5 years from now. Please be be honest with your views.

(kailangan lang talaga.):)

By that time, iba na ang President ng Pilipinas...(2013)

Generally:

Improved infrastructure (Farm-to-Market Roads)...and lateral highways (East-West)...
Expansion of existing major cities and urban areas (migration from rural areas would continue)...
Improved airports and seaports...
The Moro problem would continue to exist...(unless Federalism is realized)
Non-Mindanaoans (especially from Luzon) would now likely believe that MIndanao isn't really dangerous as they perceived...
Mindanao would be a major producer of jatropha oil...
Jollibee outlets in 40% of all municipalities on the island...
More Tagalog-speaking people on the island...
The rich-poor gap would continue to widen...

more or less d same ra gihapon (in general) tho naay mga bag-o syempre like new malls,condos,bpo and hotels.5 years is too short a time para radical change sa island eh.so yeah some improvement sa economy esp in important economic centers like davao and cic but since dili kaayo layo ang 5 years then pwede maka expect to ug slightly better mindanao as an island (kay murag ang economic gains,unfortunately,concentrated ra man gud sa gamay na lugar)

Palagay nyo. Ano ang major developments ng Mindanao 5 years from now. Please be be honest with your views.

(kailangan lang talaga.):)


is your friend from the US? ive heard that senior high school students in the US are asked to make an article regarding their perception five years from their present situation. this is a very good question considering that i, for one, am having a hard time answering it.

Friday, June 6, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

The Economy Mindanao towns grouped into investment clusters

DAVAO CITY — The Board of Investments’ Mindanao office will group together depressed municipalities in the southern and central regions of the island for investment promotion.

Gil M. Dureza, chief of the investments agency in this part of the country, said the strategy is to cluster these municipalities and train their chief executives on how to market their areas. "Municipalities will then be able to look for investors themselves. What we will do is assist them," Mr. Dureza said.

Part of the training of local government chief executives is developing their area promotion skills. These officials could link up with Philippine trade attachés assigned overseas, he added.

Members of the cluster will also be tasked to come up with ordinances on investments. The idea of forming them into clusters, he added, is to develop collective programs that will benefit all of them. He cited the case of the municipalities of Pigkawayan, Alamada, Libongan, Midsayap and Aleosan in North Cotabato, which contributed P200,000 each so they could establish an investment center.

A private group has already expressed interest for a partnership with the municipalities. The company, which Mr. Dureza declined to identify, is looking for 400,000 hectares that it will use for a banana plantation. He said the initial partnership is a "warm-up project" that will hopefully result in more investments.

"Initially, we facilitated the linkage. The finishing touches will be left to the local government units," he said.

Another cluster involves the municipalities of Kiblawan, Davao del Sur; Tampakan, South Cotabato and Colombio, Sultan Kudarat. All these towns were identified as prospective mining areas, although only Tampakan now hosts a mining project. — C. Q. Francisco

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW060608/content.php?id=054

P4.7-B projects spur Mindanao development (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20080609126851.html)


BUTUAN CITY — Economic boom continuous in Northeastern Mindanao (Caraga region) as another P1.7 billion flagship project of President Gloria Arroyo started to traverse in key areas that will ultimately connect to other cities in Northern Mindanao and to the agricultural rich province of Bukidnon, this was learned June 8.

Public Works and Highways Secretary Hermogenes Ebdane, Jr., upon the directive of Arroyo, ordered Northeastern Mindanao DPWH Regional Director Romeo S. Momo to personally supervise the ground works of the 70 kilometers road of Butuan City-Las Nieves (Agusan del Norte-Esperanza-Bayugan (Agusan del Sur) Section.

The ongoing road construction has also three bridges that will cross the giant Agusan river along the Agusan del Sur's agricultural-rich and timber province in the southern part of the region.

Initially the government has released R90 million for packages 1 and 2.

The farm-to-market road in Hawilian-Salug Section which will eventually connect Bukidnon via Malaybalay City has also started.

Bukidnon Gov. Jose Zubiri very much appreciated the effort of the national government in making the center core of Mindanao more accessible to business particularly farmers for their farm products.

The multi-billion project under the regular budget of the national government that is currently being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is seen to benefit upland as well as rice farmers within hinterland areas of Agusan and Bukidnon provinces.

"If these flagship projects of President Arroyo will be completed, these roads will open more markets for farmers to bring their produce to urban areas, while big business group and other investors both domestic and international will come in to open their businesses along these areas," stressed Director Momo.
(Mike U. Crismundo) (http://www.mb.com.ph/PROV20080609126851.html)

Minda peace group: Prof Dinampo is kidnap victim, like Ces Drilon (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/100352/Minda-peace-group-Prof-Dinampo-is-kidnap-victim-like-Ces-Drilon)
06/10/2008 | 09:22 PM

MANILA, Philippines - The Mindanao PeaceWeavers (MPW) on Tuesday lashed out against a Philippine National Police official who was quoted saying that university professor Octavio Dinampo could be part of the group kidnappers which abducted TV journalist Ces Drilon and her companions.

In a statement, the MPW said that it was "deeply saddened" by the abduction Dinampo - one of their conveners - Drilon and her two cameramen, Jimmy Encarnacion and Angelo Valderama, in Kulasi, Maimbung, Sulu last Monday.

In the same statement, the group took the opportunity to express its "aversion over an insinuation" by the police that Prof. Octa could be "part of the kidnappers.

"Media reports attributed this statement to Chief Supt. Joel Goltiao, police regional director for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao: "As of now, we cannot determine his (Dinampo) role, if he is a part of the kidnappers or he was also a victim," the group said.

"This statement of the highest ranking police officer in the autonomous region does not only undermine the already precarious security of Prof. Octa but also casts aspersion on the entire peace movement in Mindanao. We condemn this in no uncertain terms," the group added.

MPW explained that Dinampo is the current Chair of the Mindanao Peoples Caucus (MPC), a network member of the MPW.

It said that the professor has always been in the forefront of peace activities in Jolo and has lent his prestige and quiet, tireless work to the entire peacebuilding movement in Mindanao.

As an MPW co-convener, Dinampo also participated in a recent regional conference on the impact of Counter Terrorism Measures on the work of civil society held in Davao City. He may now be an ironic victim of those measures.

"We abhor this apparent allusion that Prof. Octa is "part of the kidnappers"—a not-so-veiled hint that we believe is deliberately being spread with the persistent unconfirmed reports attempting to impress upon the public that the co-convener of MPW had already been freed by their abductors while the journalists he helped remain in the hands of their captors,"the group said.

Since Tuesday afternoon, MPW said that its partners in Jolo were told by men identified with the intelligence community that Prof. Octa had already been released without Drilon and her crew.

"Some media reports also identified Drilon, Encarnacion and Valderama as the only victims of the kidnapping. We are very concerned that some of our friends in media have fallen for the line that Drilon, Encarnacion and Valderama are the only ones kidnapped, reinforcing the PNP's insinuation that Prof. Octa could be "part of the kidnappers,"MPW lamented.

"Prof. Octa couldn't be declared missing in his own home province, unless he is being held against his will. He is clearly a kidnap-victim. MPW vouches for Prof. Octa and stands by him unrelentingly. We call on all concerned to join our efforts in getting Prof Octa and all his fellow victims released safely the soonest possible time,"the group ended. - GMANews.TV

Mindanao boasts of 2 new vapor heat treatment plants (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/06/12/bus/mindanao.boasts.of.2.new.vapor.heat.treatment.plants.html)

Thursday, June 12, 2008

DAVAO CITY -- New vapor heat treatment plants in southern Mindanao are enabling local mango suppliers to improve the post-harvest quality of their fruit to meet the strict quarantine standards of key export markets.

Southern Philippines Fresh Fruits Corporation began operating its new vapor heat treatment plant here late last year.

Arroyo Watch: Sun.Star blog on President Arroyo

The P52-million facility is capable of processing 12 metric tons (MT) of mango per vapor heat treatment run with each run lasting about 18 hours.

Southern Philippines Fresh Fruits Corporation exported 21 metric tons of vapor heat treatment-treated fresh mangoes to Japan in a trial shipment in December, said Christine Legaspi, vice president of the company.

"Japan has very stringent standards, both in terms of hygiene and fruit quality, so we were happy when the whole shipment made it through quarantine," Legaspi said.

She added that Southern Philippine Fresh Fruits Corporation was assisted by USAid's Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program in establishing links with growers of high-quality mango.

Japan is the biggest market for Mindanao mangoes. In 2007, the island-region shipped 1,092 metric tons (MT) of high-grade fresh mangoes valued at US$2,750,328 directly to Japan, according to the National Statistics Office (NSO).

In the period 2006-2007, the total volume of fresh mango exports from Mindanao rose 46.8 percent (from 1,357 MT to 1,992 MT), while the value of fresh mango exports doubled (from US$1,795,653 to US$3,592,770), said the NSO. The number of importing countries increased from 11 to 14.

Other major buyers of Mindanao mango in 2007 included South Korea (484 MT -US$484,408), United States (28 MT- US$154,810), Hong Kong (185 MT - US$88,850), Iran (17 MT - US$43,950), Malaysia (4 MT - US$23,149), and China (128 MT - US$21,439).

Some countries, like China, accept mango imports that have undergone the more commonly employed hot water treatment. However, vapor hot treatment is a requirement for all mangoes exported to Japan, South Korea, and the US.

Until recently, only 20 percent of Mindanao mangoes produced for export met Japan's standards but the recent entry of Southern Philippines Fresh Fruits Corporation and other processors is now helping raise export volumes.

Diamond Star, one of the country's biggest fresh mango exporters, has also constructed a vapor heat treatment plant in Mindanao located in Carmen, Davao del Norte.

Mindanao is typhoon-free, which gives the region a major advantage, said Antonio Teh, the president of Southern Mindanao Mango Council.

Mindanao growers can produce mangoes from July to December, the period when production in Luzon and the Visayas drops due to the prevalence of typhoons," Teh said.

The Mindanao Fruit Industry Council (Minfruit), in partnership with the GEM Program, has assisted farmers in developing off-season mango production and has worked with industry proponents to strengthen the production supply chain.

Growing mangoes during the rainy off-season may be more costly but this can be offset by meeting the high import standards of markets like Japan which pays as much as P85 per kilo.

"With the new VHT facilities and the entry of other processing plants, Mindanao mangoes have a better chance of finding their way onto the shelves of lucrative foreign markets. These are exciting times for the mango industry," added Teh. (Press release)

Exxon to invest $100 million for oil project in Mindanao
06/13/2008 | 07:11 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Exxon Mobil Exploration and Production announced on Friday that it will invest at least $100 million in an oil exploration project in Mindanao.

“We are very encouraged by the prospects here… We’re are very happy to be here," said Exxon Mobil vice president Stephen Greenlee during a meeting with President Gloria Mapacagal Arroyo.

He said if Exxon finds oil in the Philippine exploration site, his company would spend “several billions of dollars" more to develop the oil field.

Greenlee said Exxon conducted modest oil exploration initiatives in the Philippines “many decades ago," but this time would be its “first real entry into the exploration area in the Philippines."

He said Exxon had “acquired seismic data," which the company is now evaluating, and that, so far, “we find encouragement in the seismic data."

Exxon will start drilling for oil next year, with the exploration to cost the company “up to $1 million per day."

Exxon will start developing the oil field to “reach its 100 (percent) full potential" by the middle of next year, should the company find "what we hope to find," said Greenlee.

“Development of the site that we are talking about will (entail) several billion dollars," said the Exxon Mobil executive.

“So you are here to tell us the good news!" the President said, as she welcomed the Exxon delegation to Malacanang.

With Greenlee were Sam Conner, Exxon’s area manager for Asia Pacific, among other company officials. - GMANews.TV


GMA news (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/101017/Exxon-to-invest-100-million-for-oil-project-in-Mindanao)

Monday, June 9, 2008
Manila Times Gets Flak From Mindanao Journalists

The June 2, 2008 issue of Manila Times drew flak from various sectors in Mindanao particularly Mindanao journalists who criticizes the paper's portrayal of Mindanao as "strife-torn". This negative portrayal of Mindanao is said to be economic sabotage because even papers with a small amount of credibility (not in reference to the Times) gets to be read by decision makers and businessmen who might change their minds about investing in Mindanao just because of a blurry, much more erroneous and ignorant report.

The questionable article stems from an AFP release published by the Times on the unannounced Zamboanga visit of US Joint Chief of Staff Admiral Mike Mullen. Mullen, who was with US Ambassador Kristie Kenney was accompanied by AFP chief Lieutenant General Alexander Yano when he visited the Edwin Andrews air base just days after a bomb exploded outside a US project office located near the base.

A lot of news organizations have conducted seminars for journalists on reporting about Mindanao. I and several other Mindanao journalists have attended such seminars but I am not aware if the journalists from Manila and other correspondents were also invited or had the chance to attend such seminars in the past. Perhaps Press secretary Jesus Dureza should make this part of his initial project aside from reiterating equal treatment between Manila and provincial media.

Mindanao is an island composed of several regions and cities. Zamboanga itself is composed of several cities, not all of them war-torn as this paper (and other papers for that matter) want to project. Mindanao includes Davao and I believe (as most people agree with) that Davao is safer than Manila so why not call Manila strife-torn as well? I am giving them the benefit of the doubt that maybe, this is not deliberate but can be blamed on ignorance.

Perhaps, an apology or even just an erratum is in order.

http://datelinedavao.blogspot.com/

Exxon to invest $100 million for oil project in Mindanao
06/13/2008 | 07:11 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Exxon Mobil Exploration and Production announced on Friday that it will invest at least $100 million in an oil exploration project in Mindanao.

“We are very encouraged by the prospects here… We’re are very happy to be here," said Exxon Mobil vice president Stephen Greenlee during a meeting with President Gloria Mapacagal Arroyo.

He said if Exxon finds oil in the Philippine exploration site, his company would spend “several billions of dollars" more to develop the oil field.

Greenlee said Exxon conducted modest oil exploration initiatives in the Philippines “many decades ago," but this time would be its “first real entry into the exploration area in the Philippines."

He said Exxon had “acquired seismic data," which the company is now evaluating, and that, so far, “we find encouragement in the seismic data."

Exxon will start drilling for oil next year, with the exploration to cost the company “up to $1 million per day."

Exxon will start developing the oil field to “reach its 100 (percent) full potential" by the middle of next year, should the company find "what we hope to find," said Greenlee.

“Development of the site that we are talking about will (entail) several billion dollars," said the Exxon Mobil executive.

“So you are here to tell us the good news!" the President said, as she welcomed the Exxon delegation to Malacanang.

With Greenlee were Sam Conner, Exxon’s area manager for Asia Pacific, among other company officials. - GMANews.TV


GMA news (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/101017/Exxon-to-invest-100-million-for-oil-project-in-Mindanao)



the article doesnt specify where this project will be. could this be in Southern Mindanao? it seems to me that this kind of project can only be in Davao or Cotabato

the article doesnt specify where this project will be. could this be in Southern Mindanao? it seems to me that this kind of project can only be in Davao or Cotabato

...or it could be in Sultan Kudarat or Surigao del Norte ^^

the article doesnt specify where this project will be. could this be in Southern Mindanao? it seems to me that this kind of project can only be in Davao or Cotabato

How so?

diba usually ang oil exploration sa dagat? di kaya sa east coast ng mindanao? anyway, sana nga makakita sila ng oil

2 Mindanao regions post highest employment rate (http://www.dailymirror.ph/June/business06182008&01.html)
BY JUDY QUIROS

Two regions in Mindanao posted the highest employment rate, with up to 97 percent of their labor forces reported as employed in April 2008, National Statistics Office data showed.

These are Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) with 97 percent and Zamboanga Peninsula with 96.6 percent.

The National Capital Region (NCR) had the lowest employment rate of 86.2 percent.

The employment rate in April 2008, or the proportion of employed persons to total labor force, was estimated at 92 percent, close to the April 2007 figure of 92.6 percent.

The NSO data indicated that of the estimated 57.7 million population of the country aged 15 years and over, 36.4 million were in the labor force in April 2008.

The total employed population in April 2008 was registered at 33.5 million.

NSO said 49.6 percent of the employed were in the services sector, 35.5 percent in the agriculture sector, and 14.9 percent in the industry sector.

Laborers and unskilled workers comprised the largest group, making up 32.6 percent of the total employed population in April 2008.

Farmers, forestry workers, and fishermen ranked second with 17.3 percent share of the total employed population.

More than half or 52.8 percent of the 33.5 million employed were wage and salary workers, mostly working for private establishments.

Eight percent of the employed were working for government while 4.7 percent were workers in private households.

More than one-third or 34.7 percent of the total employed persons were own-account workers.

Self-employed workers registered the highest share of 30.1 percent of the total employed. Unpaid family workers were estimated with 12.5 percent share.

Employed persons are classified as either full-time workers or part-time workers.

Employed persons who want or desire additional hours of work are considered underemployed.

The number of underemployed persons in April 2008 was estimated at 6.6 million or 19.8 percent of total employed, higher than last year’s share of 18.9 percent.

The number of unemployed persons in April 2008 was reported at 2.9 million, placing the unemployment rate at 8.0 percent.

Three regions posted double-digit unemployment rates with NCR registering the highest at 13.8 percent. The two other regions were CALABARZON (10.3 percent) and Central Luzon (10 percent), NSO said.

Total Mindanao electrification pushed (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW061808/content.php?id=053)

STAKEHOLDERS in Mindanao’s electrification yesterday signed a covenant to complete this task within two years.
The covenant was signed by key officials of the National Electrification Administration, the National Power Corp. (Napocor), and the Alliance for Mindanao Off-Grid Renewable Energy, or AMORE, program of the United States Agency for International Development.

"This covenant is a testimony by all stakeholders of their commitment to help government wire and light the remaining 1,400 villages [bulk of which are in Mindanao] before 2010. This pledge supports the commitment by President Arroyo made during the first Energy Summit in January this year to light all barangays in 2009 and target the poorest of the poor," Energy Secretary Angelo T. Reyes said in his remarks.

Today, 40,752 — about 97% of the total number of barangays across the country — now have access to electricity services, leaving just 1,438 more barangays still to be energized.

The program will focus on Mindanao since it has the lowest barangay electrification level.

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao continues to have the lowest electrification rate at 84.42%, consisting of 2,255 out of 2, 671 barangays. Of these 416 barangays still without electricity, 122 barangays from Basilan, Tawi-Tawi, Sulu, Shariff Kabunsuan, and Maguindanao are the focus of AMORE Program for electrification by next year.

For this thrust, AMORE is working with non-profit group, Winrock International, the Energy department, the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, and Mirant Philippines.

"AMORE shall continue to play a significant part in the rural electrification program especially since the last remaining barangays are located in remote areas and isolated islands. These barangays are difficult to reach because of geography and security," Mr. Reyes said.

"AMORE uses renewable energy systems, a technology that proves to be the most economically viable option for these un-energized communities. Since the extension of these transmission lines are expensive and risky in the mountains and islands without electricity, solar and hydro power remain as the solution in these areas," he explained.

Mr. Reyes also noted that, with the help of AMORE, electricity prices in rural areas covered can be kept low since it uses renewable energy.

"The rural electrification program of AMORE replaces kerosene with solar lighting. Given the rapid rise of fuel cost, solar energy provides substantial savings to poor families living on $2, or around P90, per day. The kerosene expenses incurred by households in these un-energized areas, amounting to P300 per month, are now reduced substantially. Today, they spend only P50 as monthly forced savings to replace the solar lighting battery. The P250 deferred expense from kerosene can now be disposed for food expenditures," he explained.

The program is supported by electric cooperatives in Zamboanga del Sur, Sultan Kudarat, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, and Maguindanao. — A. K. K. Austria

Davao export promo plan seen to boost region's exports

DAVAO CITY, June 19 (PNA) -- Faced by the dim prospects of declining exports in the country, Davao region is pushing various plans to head off the decline and take steps to boost more exports in the bustling region.

Among these plans, the Davao Export Promotion Plan will be launched by the Davao chapter of the Confederation of Philippine Exporters (Philexport) this year once the plan is approved by the Export Development Council (EDC), said Asst. Regional Director Marizon Loreto of the Department of Trade and Industry Davao regional office.

Loreto said the EDC has been inviting exporters' organizations, trade associations and industry groups to prepare and submit proposals designed to boost the country's exports revenues in the coming years amidst spiraling oil prices, recession in the US, higher inflation and declining global trade.

The EDC has earmarked a total of P200 million funding for proposals nationwide. However, only P53 million has been allotted so far to proposals that had already been submitted, Loreto said.

Philexport Davao chair Amado de Borja Jr. and president Amy Pamintuan recently finalized the details of the Davao export plan and submitted it to the EDC over the weekend.

The plan, which was prepared with the assistance of the DTI Davao regional office, consists of a Davao Export Directory, Davao Export Bulletin, Exporter's Guidebook, and Davao Product Catalog to be produced and distributed by a local outfit.

Borja said the export directory will contain the new updated listings of all Davao exporters in the region, comprising Davao City, Davao Province, Davao Sur, Davao Oriental and Compostela Valley.

The Davao Export Bulletin, on the other hand, will be the monthly publication for Davao exporters to contain news reviews, features, trends, events, trade opportunities, shipping reports and success stories to inspire and motivate local exporters in the export business.

Borja said a more simplified version of an Exporters' Guidebook containing the basics of exporting and step-by-step guide in going into exports will go a long way to help Davao new exporters in the business.
He said a new edition of a Davao Product Catalog can also be a big help for many exporters trying to break into new export markets with locally-made products. (PNA)

Reference: http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Business_19/Davao_export_promo_plan_seen_to_boost_region_s_exports.shtml

DOJ: Misuari Told Us Laring-Laring Is Isnaji's Alias (http://www.mindanaoexaminer.com/news.php?news_id=20080620042436)
Friday, June 20, 2008 05:24:36 PM


MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday said it was former Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) governor and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MNLF) chief Nur Misuari who provided investigators one of the missing pieces that linked Indanan Mayor Alvarez Isnaji in the Sulu abduction.

Radio dzBB's Teresa Tavares reported that according to Justice Sec. Raul Gonzalez, Misuari told authorities that the mastermind of the abduction who was referred to by locals as "Laring-Laring" is actually an alias used by Isnaji.

Gonzalez said investigators stumbled on the name Laring-Laring after debriefing the hostages shortly after their release.

The hostages recalled the kidnappers mentioning the name Laring-Laring when they were talking about how to divide the ransom money.

But the investigators were stumped on who Laring-Laring was, until Misuari told them it was actually Isnaji. Isnaji is affiliated with Misuari's Moro National Liberation Front. - GMANews.TV

^^

Puno: Proof indicates Isnaji masterminded kidnapping (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/102312/Puno-Proof-indicates-Isnaji-masterminded-kidnapping)

(Updated 3:55 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Interior and Local Government on Friday maintained that investigators have basis to charge Alvarez Isnaji and his son in the kidnapping of television reporter Ces Drilon and her crew, adding that the Indanan mayor might have masterminded the abduction and pocketed most of the P5-million ransom.

Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said information received by his office indicated that Isnaji might be a "principal player" in the incident.

"Ang unang nakarating sa akin...ang nag-isip ng kidnap at namuno sa kidnap ay isang Laring-Laring. Nang tinanong namin sa tao namin sino yan, yun pala isa sa mga alias na gamit ni Isnaji (When news of the kidnapping first broke out, our local sources said a certain Laring-Laring masterminded it. It turned out Laring-Laring was an alias used by the mayor)," Puno said.

He said Isnaji extracted a P5-million ransom from Drilon's family, and kept most of the money.

"Mukhang may naibigay kay Mayor Isnaji, ang halaga ay P5 million. Dinala sa bahay niya, binilang niya roon... Ang P2 million, dinala sa kidnapper ng emissary. Nang nilabas si Angelo...nagka-onsehan pa roon (Mayor Isnaji got the money, about P5 million. The money was brought to his house and was counted there. But only P2 million went to the kidnappers)," Puno said.

Puno said the kidnappers through "negotiator" Isnaji pressed Drilon's family to pay ransom after ABS-CBN refused to pay the amount demanded by the abductors.

"Pamilya ang kinausap nila, tinakot nila dahil ayaw magbigay ng pera ang ABS-CBN, may policy sila against paying ransom. Ang pamilya ang inipit nila. May nakuha sila sa pamilya na dapat para sa pagpalaya kay Ces. Si Mayor Isnaji lang ang kausap dito (The kidnappers demanded ransom from Drilon's family because ABS-CBN has a no-ransom policy. They got money from Drilon's family and it was Mayor Isnaji who relayed the message)," Puno said.

Puno denied claims that he encouraged Isnaji to negotiate with the abductors, saying he could not have encouraged Isnaji because he does not know him. "I never met Mayor Isnaji and I do not know him," he said.

Puno said he ordered the Philippine National Police to hold a press conference and present all their pieces of evidence linking Isnaji to the abduction, including a photograph of the counting of the money at the mayor's house.

"Ang karamihan na halaga doon naiwan sa kanya... Ang katotohanan pag nakita nila yan mahirap tanggihan ni Isnaji isa siya sa principal dito (The story behind the photo was that Isnaji kept most of the money. If the truth comes out, the mayor will find it hard to refute the charges against him)," Puno said, adding that he has already cleared the matter with the National Security Council.

"Ako nagpipigil ako magsalita dahil siguro ebidensya na lang, mahirap makipagtalo... Marami silang pwedeng gawing istorya, ang bottom line diyan, yung ebidensya pa rin (I've been trying to hold back but I'll let the evidence do the talking. They can make up stories all they want but the bottom line is the evidence)," Puno added.

Director General Avelino Razon Jr, PNP chief, said investigators have testimonial evidence pointing to Isnaji as the mastermind of the kidnapping, which is supported by intelligence reports and photographs.

"A lot of questions were asked on evidence versus Isnaji. Madami evidence ang hawak in terms of witness accounts, intelligence reports, statements and even pictures and reports of events. This picture shows Alvarez counting money initially given for the release of Ces but in the end, na-release si Valderama," Razon said.

Razon described the evidence against Isnaji: "(In the picture) is Mayor Isnaji seen in beige vest and checkered polo. Si Lady in white na may bonnet and Senior Superintendent (Winnie) Quidatu in blue and a bodyguard of Quidatu who is a member of the Intelligence Group who was sent to Jolo in a covert operation after we received info that the leader of kidnap for ransom is a certain Laring-Laring."

"This information came from local sources - di lang isang source - who gave us this info and piecing together these information, Laring-Laring is the alias of Isnaji so he was sent there and presented himself as part of negotiating team," Razon added.

"According to Quidatu, ang binayad ni Mayor to the kidnappers is 2 million and the 3 million he retained for himself... (There's) first hand knowledge na nakaupo siya, nakikita niya binibilang yung pera," he further said. - GMANews.TV

click here: Police file raps vs 2 alleged sea pirates in Sultan Kudarat (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/102336/Police-file-raps-vs-2-alleged-sea-pirates-in-Sultan-Kudarat)

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Philippines - Police authorities in Kalamansig town in Sultan Kudarat filed on Friday a complaint of qualified piracy against two people allegedly involved in the illegal activity.

Superintendent Teng Tocao, Sultan Kudarat provincial police chief, identified those accused as Victoriano Mayormita Lingga, 39, of Barangay (village) Sedem in Upi, Shariff Kabunsuan and his aide, Giali Datumanong, 36, of Poblacion village in Kalamansig town.

Lingga is already under police custody while Datumanong remains at large.

SPO3 Josue Lacuata, chief investigator of the Kalamansig PNP, said that the suspects boarded the pump boat operated by a certain Gani Bernabe Talib on Sunday morning, along with three other passengers identified as Ronie Mohalao Ungklang, 28; Annalee Case Tabutol, 47; Marlee Case Staples, 42, all traders from Kalamansig town.

Lacuata said that when the boat named Shamera was about to reach the shore, one of the suspects drew his gun and ordered the passengers to disembark and leave behind their belongings, including their goods.

The victims immediately sought help from the village officials. A subsequent manhunt resulted in the arrest of Lingga.

The village guards and officials recovered from the suspect cash amounting to P7 thousand and goods, including a sack of rice, 10 sacks of coconut, three sacks of charcoal, and 10 kilos of rice bran. - Malu Cadeliña Manar, GMANews.TV

hey Chrisvenz .. do you have any nice news for Mindanao?

Puno: Proof indicates Isnaji masterminded kidnapping (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/102312/Puno-Proof-indicates-Isnaji-masterminded-kidnapping)

(Updated 3:55 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines - The Department of Interior and Local Government on Friday maintained that investigators have basis to charge Alvarez Isnaji and his son in the kidnapping of television reporter Ces Drilon and her crew, adding that the Indanan mayor might have masterminded the abduction and pocketed most of the P5-million ransom.

Interior Secretary Ronaldo Puno said information received by his office indicated that Isnaji might be a "principal player" in the incident.

"Ang unang nakarating sa akin...ang nag-isip ng kidnap at namuno sa kidnap ay isang Laring-Laring. Nang tinanong namin sa tao namin sino yan, yun pala isa sa mga alias na gamit ni Isnaji (When news of the kidnapping first broke out, our local sources said a certain Laring-Laring masterminded it. It turned out Laring-Laring was an alias used by the mayor)," Puno said.

He said Isnaji extracted a P5-million ransom ...

bai, be selective when you are posting news of mindanao. things do happen, but wouldn't it be better to post something that is more objective to the development of mindanao? those news you are posting are reinforcing what manila media have of us, gyera intero mindanao.

^^ naa juy tawo ana, kesyo Mindanao thread ni, patara na lang pud ug post ug maski unsa basta Mindanao.

bai, be selected when you are posting news of mindanao. things do happen, but wouldn't it be better to post something that is more objective to the development of mindanao? those news you are posting are reinforcing what manila media have of us, gyera intero mindanao.

im just posting this for you guys to be aware. :)

click here: Coupon-based fertilizer distribution system ready in Mindanao (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/102464/Coupon-based-fertilizer-distribution-system-ready-in-Mindanao)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines - Coded fertilizer coupons have been distributed to Northern Mindanao farmer beneficiaries under the government’s fertilizer subsidy program.

Department of Agriculture officials said the region is the first to apply the fertilizer coupon system, even as some farmer leader here complained that government’s assistance remains inadequate with the alarming rise in the prices of farming inputs.

Agriculture Secretary Arthur C. Yap, who personally handed the coupons to farmers, said that the department has allocated P1.3 billion for this program nationwide and expects P2.6 billion as counterpart from local governments.

"We are targeting to have food production at 93% domestically produced by 2010 from 90% now," said Mr. Yap on Thursday.

The Agriculture secretary said he was confident that the program will be supported by the provincial and municipal governments despite admitting some public officials disagree with the project. The program targets to cover 2.58 million hectares countrywide this wet cropping seaso which runs from May to October this year.

"We don’t want our farmers to minimize their use of fertilizers," Mr. Yap said, adding he has ordered the regional office of the Fertilizers and Pesticides Authority to monitor the prices of fertilizers sold by fertilizer dealers.

The subsidy is provided via discount coupons for two bags at P250 per bag and a counterpart from the local government unit of four bags at P250 per bag or a total of P1,500. This assumes six bags of fertilizer per hectare.

Eusebio Juario, a member of the Alubijid Irrigator’s Association, said they are thankful for the subsidy. He noted, however, this may not be enough, especially now that prices of fertilizers have gone up to more than P2,000 per bag.

"We hope that the government would subsidize up to P500 [instead of just P250] per bag," said Mr. Juario.

The association has 96 members who will benefit from the fertilizer subsidy.

Sonia Calleja of the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority said the subsidy system is as far as the government can go this time, considering its resource constraints. "This is a good move to help the poor Filipino farmers. This will be successful, especially now that the program system is in place," she said.

Ms. Calleja said her agency will soon start monitoring the accredited fertilizer dealers in Northern Mindanao. She said there are about 300 fertilizer dealers in the region, with 90% of fertilizer available in the market imported from countries like China, India, Indonesia and Saudi Arabia. - Geefe P. Alba, BusinessWorld

im just posting this for you guys to be aware. :)

we are aware of that even without it. there's plenty of that in the news sites.

Telco asking for more time to roll out network (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/0620&212008/companies04.html)

By Lenie Lectura
Reporter

SMALL phone firm Cruz Telephone Co. Inc. (Cruztelco) is asking the National Telecommunications commission (NTC) for additional time to roll out its planned infrastructure that will make use of a new-generation network (NGN).

Cruztelco vice president for operations and marketing Enrico de los Reyes said in an interview the phone firm has asked the NTC for an additional three years within which to roll out and operate the network.

“We really need sufficient time to put up and operate the system by deploying the network that is more cost-effective. We have asked the NTC to reconsider an earlier decision revoking our permit to operate fixed-line service in most areas in Mindanao,” he said.

The NTC ordered in April the revocation of Cruztelco’s permit, said de los Reyes. “The NTC said we failed to roll out lines there for a very long time, that’s why it revoked our permit. But we told them we had plans to install broadband facilities and we need three years to do that,” he said.

Cruztelco is earmarking P100 million to upgrade its facilities into NGN. The official said the company must evaluate how it can undertake the network redesign to suit the technology. “If we installed traditional lines three years ago, then all of these would have become obsolete. So we had to review our options and evaluate how to cope with the rapid advances in wireless technology. It would be much more expensive to roll out fixed lines,” he said.

The company official said Cruztelco will initially spend P30 million to upgrade the company’s network.

Funding, he said, will be sourced from a combination of internal cash and borrowing. “We are talking to some lenders. Sixty percent of our requirement will come from loans,” added de los Reyes.

Earlier, Smart Broadband Inc. (SBI), the wireless broadband unit of Smart Communications Inc., acquired some assets of the Mindanao-based phone firm.

The acquisition enables SBI to operate in Surigao City; Butuan City, Cabadbaran and Nasipit in Agusan del Norte; Tagum City in Davao del Norte; Bayugan, Prosperidad and San Francisco in Agusan del Sur; and Cagayan de Oro, Medina and Balingasag in Misamis Oriental.

De los Reyes earlier said proceeds from the Smart buy-in will be partly used to finance the company’s investments in NGN.

“Our goal is to be NGN-ready by 2010. We will comply with the government’s mandate. It was a business decision on why the company entered into an agreement with SBI,” added the official.

Cruztelco is a member of the Philippine Association of Private Telephone Companies, a group which, along with other phone giants Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., Globe Telecom, Digital Telecommunications Philippines Inc. and Bayan Telecommunications Inc., promised to help the government in building a broadband network.

SBI’s wireless broadband service, branded Smart Bro, is an integrated part of the PLDT Group’s strategy to be at the forefront of “broadbanding” the country.

^^ naa juy tawo ana, keyso Mindanao thread ni, patara na lang pud ug post ug maski unsa basta Mindanao.

oo nga taga mindanao pa naman siya

@Chrivenvz : you can put this kind of news in "Bad News" thread in Economy, Industry & Development Issue page :yes:

im just posting this for you guys to be aware. :)


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Vol. XXI, No. 229
Monday, June 23, 2008 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Banking & Finance
One Network Bank plans expansion in Mindanao

DAVAO CITY — One Network Bank is expanding its reach in Mindanao this year by adding five more branches and 32 automated teller machines.

Alex V. Buenaventura, bank president, told stockholders over the weekend that the bank is committed to have the widest reach in Mindanao as it already has 70 branches and 68 automated teller machines.

He said the bank is targeting P335 million in net income after tax, P6.117 billion in net loans and P5.011 billion in deposit liabilities this year.

Despite these lofty goals, Mr. Buenaventura said the bank will continue to service small accounts particularly in the countryside, considering it has branches in areas not served by other banks.

Last year, the bank registered a net income after tax of P231 million, 14% higher than the P202 million it made in 2006.

Net loan volume last year also reached P4.5 billion, 37% higher compared with P3.28 billion in 2006.

Mr. Buenaventura explained that the growth in loans resulted from the salary loans of public school teachers after the bank and the Department of Education signed an agreement for this purpose.

Another factor that resulted in the increase in the bank’s loan portfolio, he added, was the expansion of banana farms in Davao del Norte. — CQF

Taiwanese firm eyes investment in Maasim coal-fired plant (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW062308/content.php?id=042)

CLARK, PAMPANGA — Taiwanese firm Formosa Heavy Industries, Inc. has expressed interest in a coal-fired power plant that the Alcantara group is planning to build in Maasim, Sarangani province.

F.I. Hong, vice-president of the Asia Pacific Energy Corp. (APEC), a subsidiary of Formosa, cited the track record of the mother unit as a power generator.

"Formosa maintains 80 coal-fired power plants in different countries. And we would like to invest in the Maasim coal-fired power plant, too," he said in an interview here.

APEC maintains a 50-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant at the special economic zone in Mabalacat, Pampanga, which was visited by provincial government and nongovernmental organization leaders from Sarangani last week.

Mr. Hong also offered to manage the operations and maintenance of the Alcantara-led coal-fired power project in Maasim town, called the Kamanga Power Plant (KPP), named after the village lying along the coast.

Conal Holdings Corp. said early this month it would build a $450-million, 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant in the village of Kamanga in Maasim. The Alcantara Group controls 60% of Conal, and the other 40% is owned by the Electricity Generating Public Co., a unit of Thailand’s biggest power producer.

Joseph C. Nocos, the project’s focal person, said investors would be taken in through a bidding process. "We’ll take in the investor who can offer the lowest bid," he said.

Gregorio S. Gonzales, KPP project manager, said the plant would be designed to accommodate as much as 900 megawatts of generating capacity.

He said they were now validating surveys of the project site and were wrapping up feasibility studies. Construction is expected to start in the middle of 2009.

Mindanao had an existing generating capacity of 1,850.4 megawatts starting in 2008, but the dependable capacity is only 1,520 megawatts. Regulators require the Mindanao Grid to maintain a reserve capacity of at least 23.4%.

"We expect power supply to become tighter and tighter over the next three years, edging towards a shortage by 2012 onwards. This is the main objective of the Kamanga Power Plant project — to fill the gap between supply and demand," Mr. Gonzales said.

The Catholic Church has opposed the project due to health and environmental concerns. Critics have also cited its potential impact on Sarangani Bay, a dive spot.

The company expects the power plant to start operating by the third quarter of 2011 to meet Mindanao’s rising demand for power, with the advent of new industries and the expansion of existing ones. — Romer S. Sarmiento

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‘Paradise’ in Sarangani (http://www.bworldonline.com/Weekender062008/main.php?id=travel1)


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MAASIM, SARANGANI — Watching the sunrise from the seaside is always a wonderful treat. Recently I took a much-needed retreat at a secluded spot perched on top of a cliff, and I watched as the rising sun swept the vast sea with a dazzling cornucopia of colors.
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Photo by Romer S. Sarmiento

To the east was Sarangani Bay, to the west the Celebes Sea. The place where I was, Lemlunay Resort, serves as the demarcation point between these two bodies of water. Lemlunay is T’boli for "paradise" — giving the resort such a name was apparently not a mistake, at least for the owners and its regular habitués.

Sitting some 20 feet above the sea level, the 3.5-hectare property is owned by the Partridge family.

"This used to be our private weekend hide-away... only for the family members. But soon family friends kept coming and borrowing the keys. That’s the shortcut to the story why we are now operating commercially," recalled Paul Partridge, resort manager and a certified dive instructor.

It was his father, Don, an American national, who bought the property 17 years ago after retiring from Dole Philippines, Inc. It was only years after acquiring the property, after having gone diving around the country, that they realized they had a gem right under their noses.

Among local diving aficionados, the resort has established itself as a prime destination when the urge for a plunge itches. Scuba diving foreigners on vacation also make it a point to stop by. The resort’s scuba diving services are offered through a diving shop called South Point Divers.

Located at the village of Tinoto and less than a 30-minute drive from General Santos City, the resort has tall trees as a backdrop, where crickets, frogs and other nocturnal creatures create an evening symphony in concert with the rustling of leaves.

At the sea-side cliff is an open-air restaurant where guests can dine and drink, count the passing vessels and fishermen on their daily routine on a bright day, or simply watch the water change colors with the rising and setting sun.

Generally, the ambiance at the resort is very laid-back. There is no sandy beachfront but clear, greenish-blue waters with a rocky bottom that one can reach after descending stairs that wind down from the restaurant.

Guests who prefer to keep out of the public eye may retreat to one of the four cabins, each with a veranda fronting the sea. For those on a tight budget, there are also dormitories. Several cottages are scattered in the property that can accommodate small picnicking groups.

The resort is open to the general public from 7 a.m. to around 9 p.m. daily even if they don’t want to dive but just dine and enjoy watching the sea.

As the sun rose higher in the sky, I went down at the stairway and donned a wetsuit, under the tutelage of professional diving instructor Joel Sarenas. It was my first dive. I was a little bit nervous as I struggled down in the waters, but my unease soon vanished as I was finally able to swim with schools of fish and touch soft and hard corals of varying shades and sizes

An hour later we emerged. By chance, Sarangani Gov. Miguel Rene A. Dominguez was also diving. "Nemo is also here in Sarangani Bay, not just in the movies," Mr. Dominguez said, referring to the cartoon fish whose real-life version I saw moments earlier.

There are six dive spots in the immediate vicinity of Lemlunay Resort — the Tinoto Wall, which is right in front of the property, North Sand Bar, Plateau, Abyss, Horse Reef and Rocky Beach.

Mr. Partridge said some of the species that can be found in these spots are snappers, bat fish, cattle fish, yellow-stripped ray, sweet lips and wrasses. Natural corals, both soft and hard, can also be seen in these spots.

There are also artificial reef domes made of cement that were submerged by Mr. Partridge and his diving buddies to boost the area’s bio-diversity. The coral growing on these artificial reefs also attract the fish to seek refuge.

While South Point Divers has not been included in the list of top 10 dive spots in the country by the Department of Tourism and the Philippine Commission on the Development of Sports Scuba Diving, Mr. Partridge did not appear to be disgruntled.

"We are an emerging top dive site," he said.

To protect the dive spots in this town, the local government has declared a 200-hectare area surrounding the South Point Divers a protected sanctuary.

Don, the Partridge patriarch, said: "The real beauty of this place lies deep underwater, its not what you see on the surface."

Sports proposed to solve Mindanao conflict (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20080619-143642/Sports-proposed-to-solve-Mindanao-conflict)


By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 20:01:00 06/19/2008

MANILA, Philippines -- Can promoting sports solve the centuries' old conflict in Mindanao?

This idea was raised at the 12th Asia-Pacific Policy Forum on the Role of Youth in Peacebuilding at the Australian embassy Thursday.

Dr. Jamal Rifi, president of the Lakemba Sports and Recreational Club in Australia, cited the success of his program opening the club to disadvantaged members of the community and teaching not just peaceful coexistence but actual friendly engagement among differently situated people.

Rifi, a medical doctor who migrated to Australia from Lebanon, maintained that engaging in any sport, an inherently competitive activity, is a great way "to learn how to deal with conflicts."

Moving away from the traditional physical health and psychical teambuilding benefits that sports bring, Rifi said sports raise a person's self-esteem even as it teaches respect.

"We don't emphasize winning, but how you win. We want to win the respect of the opposition. And you cannot win anyone's respect if you don't respect yourself," he pointed out.

Focusing initially on soccer, Rifi's club has grown to become a base for community meetings, including the women's group for Islamic studies, as well as fitness and senior citizens social group meetings.

The club was even able to invent a burqini, a bikini worn like a burqa, the loose, usually black or light blue robe worn by Muslim women that covers the body from head to toe.

Rifi's success with the club and subsequent other projects have earned him the 2007 Human Rights Community (Individual) Award from Australia's Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission.

Bishop Michael Putney of Townsville said Australia is in a great position to teach conflict resolution as it is a multicultural country that has no history of religious conflict. "We have no memory of pain," he said.

He advocates dialogues as a way of "sustaining relationships of respect, and maybe later of affection…because ultimately you cannot fight with friends." He said these interactions must be "dialogues of truth."

Putney said how we engage with people is instructive of how we view ourselves.

Asked if setting up a similar club in Mindanao is possible, Filipino Bishop Joel Baylon of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines' Commission on Youth said he would present the proposal to his commission. "This is not just a possibility but a real option," he said.

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Rod Smith said the forum is focused on the youth because they will carry on the tradition of peace that this assembly hopes to build.

"The future lies with the youth. For sustainable peace, there must be mutual understanding among the youth in the communities...[This forum] is only a platform for the sharing of ideas, thoughts, experiences for buidling understanding among people," he said.




Sports proposed to solve Mindanao conflict (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20080619-143642/Sports-proposed-to-solve-Mindanao-conflict)

^^ I think the best way to solve the mindanao conflict is to rid first (esp manila based journalist) the thinking that the entire island is conflict torn

US pledges $2.5M for classrooms in Mindanao (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/regions/view/20080622-144052/US-pledges-25M-for-classrooms-in-Mindanao)


By Nash Maulana, Edwin Fernandez
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 01:04:00 06/22/2008


COTABATO CITY, Philippines--The United States has pledged a $2.5-million bilateral aid package to build more classrooms and rehabilitate old school buildings in Mindanao despite the shooting by unidentified men of a US helicopter on a mercy mission near the Polloc port in Parang town in Shariff Kabunsuan on Sunday.

The aid agreement was signed by US Ambassador Kristie Kenney and Petron chair Nicasio Alcantara, said officials of the Education Quality Access to Learning and Livelihood Skills (EQuALLs), a project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).

The effort was a joint commitment of the USAID and the Petron Development Foundation.

The announcement of fresh funds came after a US MH-60 transport helicopter, which was ferrying patients to and from the USNS Mercy hospital ship in Polloc was fired upon. No one was hit and the helicopter was not damaged, Lt. Col. Julieto Ando, speaking for the Army's 6th Infantry Division, said.

In a statement, Janice Sevilla, EQuALLs communications officer, said that under the package, 120 classrooms would be built and 480 more would be rehabilitated over four years. EQuALLs will provide building materials for each of the 729 classrooms to be renovated in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the Zamboanga Peninsula and Central Mindanao.

During the current school year, 20 classrooms in the regions will be built and 54 will be renovated, Sevilla said.

Funds will also be allocated for desks, teachers' tables and chairs, blackboards, cabinets, fans, clocks, lavatories, and water and power facilities.

The USAID will provide new books to 93 schools in the three regions in support of the Department of Education's "Brigada Eskwela" program, Sevilla said.

For every grade level of the recipient schools, it will donate reading materials to enable class advisers to set up a reading corner in each of the classroom beneficiaries, she said.

Ando said that despite the "harassment" aimed at US troops helping in the mercy mission, the health assistance would continue. "We're still determining who were responsible for the harassment," he said.

The USNS Mercy's humanitarian mission in Mindanao is part of the Pacific Partnership 08, a civic assistance mission between nations and nongovernmental organizations. It provides medical, dental, construction and other services.

More than 100 patients were expected to be operated on at the ship while Navy personnel conduct outreach programs in various areas of Maguindanao, Shariff Kabunsuan and Lanao del Sur.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
The University of Mindanao Main Campus is located at the heart of Davao City. Formerly the Japanese School site, Atty. Guillermo Torres saw the property’s potential as the ideal site for the Mindanao Colleges despite the devastated and idle appearance left by the American bombings in 1944. He determinedly acquired the lot for the noble cause of education for all – the poor and the rich alike – that they may have a better future. Construction of the first one-story building at Bolton, the nucleus of many other constructions that soon followed, started as soon as the property was awarded. All classes from the previously occupied Club Royale were transferred to the Bolton campus in the school year 1947-48. With the expanding population of the school, there was a need to have more space. The Japanese Embassy grounds in front of the Mindanao Colleges eventually became the property of MC in 1964. After several years of hard work and dedication, a permanent and ideal home for Torres’ dream was realized.

At present, the UM Main Campus occupies two adjacent lots namely the Administrative Building and Research Tower Area and the Embassy Area. The Administration Building and Research Tower Area consists of the 4-storey Social Science Building, the 4-storey Technology Building and 7-storey Research Tower Building. The Embassy Area, which took its name from the previous occupancy, is composed of the Gymnasium, College of Accountancy and the College of Criminology Buildings. The Colleges of Business Administration, Law and Graduate Programs are also housed in this campus.

Along with the aim of giving the best leadership education for the students, providing adequate spaces conducive to an educational environment for the students further strengthens this. From a 4-room educational institution, a big university was established. The University of Mindanao, yesterday’s vision is now a realization.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
G.E.T. 1(GUILLERMO E. TORRES BUILDING 1)
A plan to expand and create a bigger and more conducive place for learning was envisioned by Atty. Guillermo E. Torres. The site for the new campus was bought in 1981 and plans for developing the place campus into a sprawling center for learning took place. In 1983, the College of Engineering and Architecture transferred to the Matina Campus.

Completed in the year 1996 is the GET 1 building of the UM Matina Campus. The GET 1 building, named in honor of Atty. Guillermo E. Torres, follows the concept of formal balance and symmetry. The protractor-shaped building deviates from the usual square building – relevantly symbolizing a common measuring instrument of the colleges housed namely: the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture. This was designed by Arch’t. Digna Claudio of Manila.

GET 1 was inaugurated during the 50th Founding Anniversary of the University. Its columns with distinctly designed capitals – originally colored gold – represent the “golden” celebration. Exposing the columns essentially exhibits the strength, capability and potential of the university which had been ambiguously hidden for several years. Tropical design was also considered as a major factor in the design. Comfort and efficiency were introduced through natural lighting and ventilation. The interior landscaping in the atrium provides a scenic view from the classrooms and enhances a healthy environment.


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UM MATINA ENGINEERING LABORATORY BUILDING

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
GUILLERMO E. TORRES BUILDING 2
( College of Arts and Science Building)
Completed in the summer of 2003, the GET 2 building was all set for use in the school year 2003-2004 to house the College of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Each college has been equipped with their respective modern laboratories for the students’ simulated practice exercises. The University Auditorium and Conference Room is also located in this building.

The building was designed by the university’s very own Arch’t. Iluminado Quinto, Jr., Arch’t. Manuel De Luna and Arch’t. Jaime Gonzaga. Replicated from GET1 is the exposure of the columns as to express “strength is being exposed”. Aside from this, unity and harmony with GET 1 is intended to be achieved. The two large blocks at the façade serves as contrast to the grid of intersecting exposed columns and beams, further accentuated by the difference of colors.

On the plan, GET 2 building’s main entrance has been located at the left of the center of the building. This particular decision was made because of two basic reasons. The first one is related with the visual identity and distinction between GET 1 and GET 2. GET 1 is symmetrical (formal balance) while GET 2 is asymmetrical. The second reason is rather functional. Immediately to the left of the lobby is the auditorium. The direct connectedness between these two major areas offers great advantage on way finding for guests whose prime destination is the auditorium. Through this, the rest of the building which is mostly classrooms would be left undisturbed. The south-western wing of the building is a double loaded corridor, initially designed to accommodate the laboratory and library facilities.

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15 Mindanao provinces listed for rice program (http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20080626-144817/15-Mindanao-provinces-listed-for-rice-program)

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 04:14:00 06/26/2008


COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Some 15 Mindanao provinces have been included on the Department of Agriculture’s list of provinces that will receive funds under a government program to increase the country’s rice output, the department said.

The agriculture department said it had identified 49 provinces—including Maguindanao, North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat—that could produce 92 percent of the country’s rice requirement.

It said that to realize this potential it had to invest P12.1 billion in these provinces under the government’s Rice Self-Sufficiency Plan for 2008-2010.

The bulk of the fund would be used for the rehabilitation and restoration of irrigation systems as well as subsidies on hybrid seeds.

By focusing on the 49 provinces, the country will have a better chance of increasing rice output to 18.5 million metric tons in 2009 and 19.8 million metric tons in 2010, the department said.

In the province of Zamboanga del Sur, local officials said they welcomed President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s decision to provide fertilizer subsidy to farmers but added they were questioning the manner of fund sourcing.

“Fertilizer subsidy for farmers, yes, why not, but to source the funds from our revenues, definitely no,” said Mayor Mary Ann Cartalla of the rice-producing town of Bayog.

Cartalla said the Internal Revenue Allotment of local government units (LGUs) was nearly exhausted because LGUs also have to put up counterpart funds for agriculture projects like the Mindanao Rural Development Program.

“We have nothing left to subsidize the fertilizers anymore,” she said.

She said that instead of tasking LGUs, Malacañang should ask senators and congressmen to spend their pork barrel allocations on fertilizer subsidies.

In Basilan province, Ungkaya Pukan town’s Mayor Joel Maturan said subsidizing the farmers’ needs would not be a problem if LGUs had the money.

very good ha @geraldpatrick... welcome po sa SSC :cheers:

Malipay imo uncle Ambie ani :cheers:

salamat po

Napocor ordered to lower charges in Luzon, Mindanao (http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view/20080626-144963/Napocor-ordered-to-lower-charges-in-Luzon-Mindanao)


By Ronnel Domingo
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:20:00 06/26/2008


MANILA, Philippines -- The Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered the National Power Corp. to reduce its generation rates by 71.16 centavos per kilowatt hour in Luzon and 2.46 centavos per kWh in Mindanao, and to increase the rate in the Visayas by 8.78 centavos.

The rate adjustments were set to take effect starting in the May 26 to June 25 billing period for the distribution utilities, the main customers of Napocor, following two separate orders dated June 11, said ERC chair Rodolfo B. Albano Jr.

The rate changes will be reflected as pass-on adjustments in the bills of end-consumers, customers of distribution utilities like the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), only after two months, or in late July to early August.

Meralco customers, however, will not enjoy the rate adjustment in its entirety as it covers only the amount of power supply that Lopez-led Meralco buys from the state generator.

On average, Meralco buys only about half of its supply needs from Napocor. The rest it buys from independent power producers, including the American-owned Quezon Power Phil. and Meralco’s affiliated First Gas Power Corp. and FGP Corp.

The two orders were the state regulator’s decision on Napocor's ninth application for a generation rate adjustment mechanism (GRAM) and eighth incremental currency exchange rate adjustment (ICERA).

Napocor's 8th GRAM application sought the ERC's approval for the recovery of deferred cost of fuel and power purchased from independent power producers (IPPs) that was incurred from July to December 2006.

The ERC order for 8th GRAM provides that Napocor should refund Luzon customers a total of P6.11 billion within six months.

At the same time, Napocor was allowed to recover from Visayas P537.51 million within 18 months and from Mindanao P2.71 billion within 12 months.

Also, the state firm's 9th ICERA petition sought the go-ahead for the recovery of total deferred foreign exchange fluctuations observed from July to December 2006.

The order regarding the 9th ICERA provides that Napocor should refund its Luzon customers P1.98 billion and Mindanao customers P16.92 million, both within six months.

At the same time, the state firm was allowed to recover from Mindanao customers P427.8 million within 30 months.

Albano said the adjustments would remain effective until the end of the corresponding recovery periods or until such time that the full amount would have been refunded or recovered or until the next GRAM and ICERA applications, whichever would come earliest.

Further, the two orders noted that Napocor's latest GRAM and ICERA filings did not cover the entire period of July 2006 to March 2008, which the ERC earlier directed the company to file.

In May, the ERC directed Napocor to explain why it had not filed yet the necessary applications for the GRAM and ICERA from July 2006 to March 2008.

Albano said that because the latest applications were only good up to December 2006, the ERC imposed carrying charges on the amounts that should have been refunded in Luzon in the 21-month period to benefit the consumers who could have enjoyed such reductions earlier had Napocor filed the petitions on time.

"Napocor has been directed to expedite the filing of the application for the remaining period of January 2007 to March 2008 to further help moderate the plight of end-consumers who are already burdened with high prices of basic commodities," the ERC chair said.

"Also, an explanation on why the applications were made partially instead of the full period must be adequately established," he added.

Albano also clarified that the two decisions were provisional and that the figures were subject to a more thorough computation by the ERC.

Saturday, June 28, 2008
Mindanao gets 30% ODA funds
By Joy Romares-Sevilla

MINDANAO is getting at least 30 percent of official development assistance (ODA) from donor agencies, this according to the executive director of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco) in Friday's multi-stakeholders meeting and Mindanao-wide Consultation on Civil Society Organization and Aid Effectiveness.

"As to the distribution of ODA in the Philippines, 30 percent is given to Mindanao, 11 percent goes to Visayas, and 59 percent goes to Luzon," said Janet Lopoz, Medco executive director.


Lopoz added that Luzon is getting the biggest bulk of ODA since it is where the biggest infrastructures are located.

Lopoz said that of the 30 percent ODA extended to Mindanao, more than half of the percentage goes to infrastructure projects.
She, on the other hand, cited the most critical provinces that need more development assistance and these are Sulu, Tawi-tawi, Maguindanao, Zamboanga del Norte, Sarangani, Surigao del Sur, Basilan, and Surigao del Norte.

"These were identified as the most critical provinces because of their vulnerability to conflict," Lopoz said.

Meanwhile, Lopoz claimed that Medco is doing a continuous advocacy to gain more support from donor agencies.

"We're hoping to get good response from donor agencies, we cannot say that their response is satisfactory, but at least we're getting initial response," Lopoz disclosed.

Lopoz added that civil society organizations (CSOs) can be partners in ensuring aid effectiveness in Mindanao.

She said civil society can continue to champion advocacies for ensuring aid effectiveness in Mindanao; implement poverty alleviation projects to complement the government and donor agencies; and strengthen collaborative efforts and harmonization of development assistance by all sectors of society.

The meeting on aid effectiveness was organized by AidWatch Philippines, which is made up of CSOs and networks involved in monitoring and advocacy of ODA projects.

The concerns raised during the meeting will be discussed in Manila next month.


(June 28, 2008 issue)
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Police, military and militia, deployed in Davao City’s outskirts

DAVAO CITY — More than 300 police, military, and militia personnel were deployed to the city’s outskirts to combat 180 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels that are operating "dangerously close" to the urban area and to prevent a repeat of the nearly daily summary executions in the city during the 1980s.

But Col. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz, Task Force Davao chief, said the deployment will be spread out to the 25 villages assessed by the military intelligence as either rebel-infested or rebel-influenced.

"It’s not really an overkill because the forces will be dispersed to the different barangays," said Col. Cruz, adding that nine-man teams will be deployed to each community to keep the rebels at bay and at the same time provide public service to the residents.

He said the deployment is in response to the "upsurge of atrocities" by the New People’s Army noted in the city the past two months. "We will deploy 225 personnel to Toril... and including the security group it will involve at least 300 people," he said.

Two weeks ago, communist rebels ambushed and killed four soldiers on humanitarian mission in Barangay Fatima, Paquibato District. The previous day, five NPA rebels disarmed two highway policemen in Barangay Lizada, Toril, about an hour’s drive south from the downtown.

Last June 23, a squad-size NPA group established a checkpoint in the boundary of Davao City and Davao del Sur scaring local residents who called for assistance from the 39th Infantry Battalion detachment nearby.

Col. Cruz said they have to thwart the rebels’ intention to enter the urban area to avoid reverting back two decades ago when the Alsa Masa was formed because of the regular killings by the NPA’s hit squads. "This will impede the development of our region because businesses will shy away from our area," Col. Cruz said.

He said campaign is part of the integrated area community public safety plan of the military, which involves tactical and civil military operations to mitigate the influence of the NPA on the communities in Toril, Calinan, Baguio, Marilog and Paquibato. The armed rebels operating in the areas belong to front committees 51, 52, 54, the military said.

"After Toril (has been cleared), we will move up to Calinan," he said. Chief. Supt. Lino DG. Calingasan, deputy regional director for administration of the Philippine National Police, said the integrated plan includes the clearing, holding, consolidating, and developing of the barangays.

He said what the team will be doing in Toril will form part of the clearing stage, followed by the holding stage where the barangay defense system will hold fort to prevent the rebels from coming back. — J. B. Escovilla

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW062808/content.php?id=075

:ohno:

Police, military and militia, deployed in Davao City’s outskirts

DAVAO CITY — More than 300 police, military, and militia personnel were deployed to the city’s outskirts to combat 180 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels that are operating "dangerously close" to the urban area and to prevent a repeat of the nearly daily summary executions in the city during the 1980s.

But Col. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz, Task Force Davao chief, said the deployment will be spread out to the 25 villages assessed by the military intelligence as either rebel-infested or rebel-influenced.

"It’s not really an overkill because the forces will be dispersed to the different barangays," said Col. Cruz, adding that nine-man teams will be deployed to each community to keep the rebels at bay and at the same time provide public service to the residents.

He said the deployment is in response to the "upsurge of atrocities" by the New People’s Army noted in the city the past two months. "We will deploy 225 personnel to Toril... and including the security group it will involve at least 300 people," he said.

Two weeks ago, communist rebels ambushed and killed four soldiers on humanitarian mission in Barangay Fatima, Paquibato District. The previous day, five NPA rebels disarmed two highway policemen in Barangay Lizada, Toril, about an hour’s drive south from the downtown.

Last June 23, a squad-size NPA group established a checkpoint in the boundary of Davao City and Davao del Sur scaring local residents who called for assistance from the 39th Infantry Battalion detachment nearby.

Col. Cruz said they have to thwart the rebels’ intention to enter the urban area to avoid reverting back two decades ago when the Alsa Masa was formed because of the regular killings by the NPA’s hit squads. "This will impede the development of our region because businesses will shy away from our area," Col. Cruz said.

He said campaign is part of the integrated area community public safety plan of the military, which involves tactical and civil military operations to mitigate the influence of the NPA on the communities in Toril, Calinan, Baguio, Marilog and Paquibato. The armed rebels operating in the areas belong to front committees 51, 52, 54, the military said.

"After Toril (has been cleared), we will move up to Calinan," he said. Chief. Supt. Lino DG. Calingasan, deputy regional director for administration of the Philippine National Police, said the integrated plan includes the clearing, holding, consolidating, and developing of the barangays.

He said what the team will be doing in Toril will form part of the clearing stage, followed by the holding stage where the barangay defense system will hold fort to prevent the rebels from coming back. — J. B. Escovilla

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW062808/content.php?id=075

hmm are you dolly the cloned sheep:D "a wolf in a sheep's cloth"?:ohno:

Police, military and militia, deployed in Davao City’s outskirts

DAVAO CITY — More than 300 police, military, and militia personnel were deployed to the city’s outskirts to combat 180 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels that are operating "dangerously close" to the urban area and to prevent a repeat of the nearly daily summary executions in the city during the 1980s.

But Col. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz, Task Force Davao chief, said the deployment will be spread out to the 25 villages assessed by the military intelligence as either rebel-infested or rebel-influenced.

"It’s not really an overkill because the forces will be dispersed to the different barangays," said Col. Cruz, adding that nine-man teams will be deployed to each community to keep the rebels at bay and at the same time provide public service to the residents.

He said the deployment is in response to the "upsurge of atrocities" by the New People’s Army noted in the city the past two months. "We will deploy 225 personnel to Toril... and including the security group it will involve at least 300 people," he said.

Two weeks ago, communist rebels ambushed and killed four soldiers on humanitarian mission in Barangay Fatima, Paquibato District. The previous day, five NPA rebels disarmed two highway policemen in Barangay Lizada, Toril, about an hour’s drive south from the downtown.

Last June 23, a squad-size NPA group established a checkpoint in the boundary of Davao City and Davao del Sur scaring local residents who called for assistance from the 39th Infantry Battalion detachment nearby.

Col. Cruz said they have to thwart the rebels’ intention to enter the urban area to avoid reverting back two decades ago when the Alsa Masa was formed because of the regular killings by the NPA’s hit squads. "This will impede the development of our region because businesses will shy away from our area," Col. Cruz said.

He said campaign is part of the integrated area community public safety plan of the military, which involves tactical and civil military operations to mitigate the influence of the NPA on the communities in Toril, Calinan, Baguio, Marilog and Paquibato. The armed rebels operating in the areas belong to front committees 51, 52, 54, the military said.

"After Toril (has been cleared), we will move up to Calinan," he said. Chief. Supt. Lino DG. Calingasan, deputy regional director for administration of the Philippine National Police, said the integrated plan includes the clearing, holding, consolidating, and developing of the barangays.

He said what the team will be doing in Toril will form part of the clearing stage, followed by the holding stage where the barangay defense system will hold fort to prevent the rebels from coming back. — J. B. Escovilla

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW062808/content.php?id=075

hmm are you dolly the cloned sheep:D "a wolf in a sheep's cloth"?:ohno:

Police, military and militia, deployed in Davao City’s outskirts

DAVAO CITY — More than 300 police, military, and militia personnel were deployed to the city’s outskirts to combat 180 New People’s Army (NPA) rebels that are operating "dangerously close" to the urban area and to prevent a repeat of the nearly daily summary executions in the city during the 1980s.

But Col. Ricardo Rainier G. Cruz, Task Force Davao chief, said the deployment will be spread out to the 25 villages assessed by the military intelligence as either rebel-infested or rebel-influenced.

"It’s not really an overkill because the forces will be dispersed to the different barangays," said Col. Cruz, adding that nine-man teams will be deployed to each community to keep the rebels at bay and at the same time provide public service to the residents.

He said the deployment is in response to the "upsurge of atrocities" by the New People’s Army noted in the city the past two months. "We will deploy 225 personnel to Toril... and including the security group it will involve at least 300 people," he said.

Two weeks ago, communist rebels ambushed and killed four soldiers on humanitarian mission in Barangay Fatima, Paquibato District. The previous day, five NPA rebels disarmed two highway policemen in Barangay Lizada, Toril, about an hour’s drive south from the downtown.

Last June 23, a squad-size NPA group established a checkpoint in the boundary of Davao City and Davao del Sur scaring local residents who called for assistance from the 39th Infantry Battalion detachment nearby.

Col. Cruz said they have to thwart the rebels’ intention to enter the urban area to avoid reverting back two decades ago when the Alsa Masa was formed because of the regular killings by the NPA’s hit squads. "This will impede the development of our region because businesses will shy away from our area," Col. Cruz said.

He said campaign is part of the integrated area community public safety plan of the military, which involves tactical and civil military operations to mitigate the influence of the NPA on the communities in Toril, Calinan, Baguio, Marilog and Paquibato. The armed rebels operating in the areas belong to front committees 51, 52, 54, the military said.

"After Toril (has been cleared), we will move up to Calinan," he said. Chief. Supt. Lino DG. Calingasan, deputy regional director for administration of the Philippine National Police, said the integrated plan includes the clearing, holding, consolidating, and developing of the barangays.

He said what the team will be doing in Toril will form part of the clearing stage, followed by the holding stage where the barangay defense system will hold fort to prevent the rebels from coming back. — J. B. Escovilla

http://www.bworldonline.com/BW062808/content.php?id=075

:shocked: :runaway:

hmm are you dolly the cloned sheep:D "a wolf in a sheep's cloth"?:ohno:

either di lang mature enough to know which news ang dapat pinopost sa thread na ito (in short, di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) or anti davao lang considering 3 of the 15 posts nya ay bad news about davao city (and in inappropriate threads pa)

such as this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095045#post22095045), this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095026#post22095026) and this
(http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22094995#post22094995)

im willing to give you the benefit of the doubt na nasa case #1 ka lang (di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) so i hope next time gamitin mo na :)

hmm are you dolly the cloned sheep:D "a wolf in a sheep's cloth"?:ohno:

either di lang mature enough to know which news ang dapat pinopost sa thread na ito (in short, di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) or anti davao lang considering 3 of the 15 posts nya ay bad news about davao city (and in inappropriate threads pa)

such as this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095045#post22095045), this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095026#post22095026) and this
(http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22094995#post22094995)

dolly66, im willing to give you the benefit of the doubt na nasa case #1 ka lang (di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) so i hope next time gamitin mo na :)

hmm are you dolly the cloned sheep:D "a wolf in a sheep's cloth"?:ohno:

either di lang mature enough to know which news ang dapat pinopost sa thread na ito (in short, di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) or anti davao lang considering 3 of the 15 posts nya ay bad news about davao city (and in inappropriate threads pa)

such as this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095045#post22095045), this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095026#post22095026) and this
(http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22094995#post22094995)

dolly66, im willing to give you the benefit of the doubt na nasa case #1 ka lang (di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) so i hope next time gamitin mo na :)

edit:

tayo namang alam nang di kagandahan ang post para sa mindanao, iwasan din naman nating i re quote ito (unless ang intention nyo talaga ay to re quote ito to put the affected locality in a bad light)

i bet he is an "old dog" malalaman mo naman ang mga newbie eh di marunong gumamit ng link tapos naka big leeters pa ang title tsk tsk

i bet he is an "old dog" malalaman mo naman ang mga newbie eh di marunong gumamit ng link tapos naka big leeters pa ang title tsk tsk

why are you both talking twice?

^^ may echo sa SSC kuya paul :D

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
The University of Mindanao Main Campus is located at the heart of Davao City. Formerly the Japanese School site, Atty. Guillermo Torres saw the property’s potential as the ideal site for the Mindanao Colleges despite the devastated and idle appearance left by the American bombings in 1944. He determinedly acquired the lot for the noble cause of education for all – the poor and the rich alike – that they may have a better future. Construction of the first one-story building at Bolton, the nucleus of many other constructions that soon followed, started as soon as the property was awarded. All classes from the previously occupied Club Royale were transferred to the Bolton campus in the school year 1947-48. With the expanding population of the school, there was a need to have more space. The Japanese Embassy grounds in front of the Mindanao Colleges eventually became the property of MC in 1964. After several years of hard work and dedication, a permanent and ideal home for Torres’ dream was realized.

At present, the UM Main Campus occupies two adjacent lots namely the Administrative Building and Research Tower Area and the Embassy Area. The Administration Building and Research Tower Area consists of the 4-storey Social Science Building, the 4-storey Technology Building and 7-storey Research Tower Building. The Embassy Area, which took its name from the previous occupancy, is composed of the Gymnasium, College of Accountancy and the College of Criminology Buildings. The Colleges of Business Administration, Law and Graduate Programs are also housed in this campus.

Along with the aim of giving the best leadership education for the students, providing adequate spaces conducive to an educational environment for the students further strengthens this. From a 4-room educational institution, a big university was established. The University of Mindanao, yesterday’s vision is now a realization.

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
G.E.T. 1(GUILLERMO E. TORRES BUILDING 1)
A plan to expand and create a bigger and more conducive place for learning was envisioned by Atty. Guillermo E. Torres. The site for the new campus was bought in 1981 and plans for developing the place campus into a sprawling center for learning took place. In 1983, the College of Engineering and Architecture transferred to the Matina Campus.

Completed in the year 1996 is the GET 1 building of the UM Matina Campus. The GET 1 building, named in honor of Atty. Guillermo E. Torres, follows the concept of formal balance and symmetry. The protractor-shaped building deviates from the usual square building – relevantly symbolizing a common measuring instrument of the colleges housed namely: the College of Engineering and the College of Architecture. This was designed by Arch’t. Digna Claudio of Manila.

GET 1 was inaugurated during the 50th Founding Anniversary of the University. Its columns with distinctly designed capitals – originally colored gold – represent the “golden” celebration. Exposing the columns essentially exhibits the strength, capability and potential of the university which had been ambiguously hidden for several years. Tropical design was also considered as a major factor in the design. Comfort and efficiency were introduced through natural lighting and ventilation. The interior landscaping in the atrium provides a scenic view from the classrooms and enhances a healthy environment.


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UM MATINA ENGINEERING LABORATORY BUILDING

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THE UNIVERSITY OF MINDANAO
GUILLERMO E. TORRES BUILDING 2
( College of Arts and Science Building)
Completed in the summer of 2003, the GET 2 building was all set for use in the school year 2003-2004 to house the College of Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Each college has been equipped with their respective modern laboratories for the students’ simulated practice exercises. The University Auditorium and Conference Room is also located in this building.

The building was designed by the university’s very own Arch’t. Iluminado Quinto, Jr., Arch’t. Manuel De Luna and Arch’t. Jaime Gonzaga. Replicated from GET1 is the exposure of the columns as to express “strength is being exposed”. Aside from this, unity and harmony with GET 1 is intended to be achieved. The two large blocks at the façade serves as contrast to the grid of intersecting exposed columns and beams, further accentuated by the difference of colors.

On the plan, GET 2 building’s main entrance has been located at the left of the center of the building. This particular decision was made because of two basic reasons. The first one is related with the visual identity and distinction between GET 1 and GET 2. GET 1 is symmetrical (formal balance) while GET 2 is asymmetrical. The second reason is rather functional. Immediately to the left of the lobby is the auditorium. The direct connectedness between these two major areas offers great advantage on way finding for guests whose prime destination is the auditorium. Through this, the rest of the building which is mostly classrooms would be left undisturbed. The south-western wing of the building is a double loaded corridor, initially designed to accommodate the laboratory and library facilities.

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the university of mindanao

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;22101964']^^ may echo sa SSC kuya paul :D

i thought nabungol silang duha.:lol:

;22098886']either di lang mature enough to know which news ang dapat pinopost sa thread na ito (in short, di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) or anti davao lang considering 3 of the 15 posts nya ay bad news about davao city (and in inappropriate threads pa)

such as this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095045#post22095045), this (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22095026#post22095026) and this
(http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=22094995#post22094995)

dolly66, im willing to give you the benefit of the doubt na nasa case #1 ka lang (di ginagamit ang utak bago mag post) so i hope next time gamitin mo na :)

edit:

tayo namang alam nang di kagandahan ang post para sa mindanao, iwasan din naman nating i re quote ito (unless ang intention nyo talaga ay to re quote ito to put the affected locality in a bad light)
i notice its only davao thay were bad posting on this thread.

i bet he is an "old dog" malalaman mo naman ang mga newbie eh di marunong gumamit ng link tapos naka big leeters pa ang title tsk tsk
if hes kind enough to tell us which city hes representing, we might be of use to help him smell the rots of his place

Police, military and militia, deployed in Davao City’s outskirts

five NPA rebels disarmed two highway policemen in Barangay Lizada, Toril, about an hour’s drive south from the downtown.

thats about the distance of travel time betwwn cdo and iligan cities. for only the radius of total size, thats how big davao is. npas are armed rebels with bogus cause. their existence is financed by gross human rights violation,s money making activities enriching a few leaving the frontliners to die violently dirt poor like pigs. havent heard media ever condemned their atrocities. glorified instead in some instance. these urban lawless retards are no different than other criminals in other cities robbing peoples naked of themseves in broad daylight and stabbing passengers infront of others in broad daylight. wasting lives on a daily basis. these criminals are still lucky to be spared by the wraths of a more efficient and effective intelligence work of dds vigilantes. they deserve to die for destroying live, families and properties senselessly

npas are also abundant in the north but some cities are too compliant and naive to their periodic collection of extorsion taxes, theyre spared of their violent activities

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woohoo!!! kalami sa pagka-igo! something mindanao could be proud of, to the whole world! in history!

si pakyaw na siguro ang pinakasikat nga taga mindanaw sa tibook kalibutan, i hate it when atienza wanted him to be a running mate, in all places, MANILA? for sure magiging puppet lang siya dun, wala naman siyang masyadong alam sa manila eh.

:cheers: to skill and beauty of our fellow

Hahahahahahaha! Parang sanay na sanay na gumamit ng features ng SSC ah! :lol:

Desperation na naman ba ito? :lol:

But I don't think news like these (and the accompanying effort of our friendly neighbors) will be enough to stop the construction of AYALA CENTER DAVAO, ROBINSONS CYBERGATE DAVAO, second SM mall in Lanang, Filinvest condominiums, DMCI condominiums, to name a few. Hahahahahahahahahaha! :cheers:

^^ it would have been better though kung di mo na gi requote Peng :) hehe

^^
Done. :cheers:

Natawa lang kasi ako sa cheap shot na ito. :lol:

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Wednesday, 02 Jul 2008

Mindanao - holiday in rebel country
By CHRIS PRITCHARD - AAP | Tuesday, 01 July 2008
http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/4602642a2181.html


Perception is the problem. Or so I'm told. It's a claim I hear again and again in Davao.

"People believe wrongly that this is a violent destination but it isn't," sighs city administrator Wendel Avisado. "We happen to be on the island of Mindanao - and people are warned `don't go to Mindanao - it's dangerous'."

Of Davao's 1.5 million people, 95 percent are Christian (mostly Catholic). It is reputedly the Philippines' cleanest city. Streets are swept regularly. Footpaths are dotted with garbage bins. Smoking is outlawed except in designated areas. Taxis are modern and metered, with rip-offs rare.

Crime levels are low. Mayors are powerful in the Philippines and Davao's, Harley-Davidson-riding Rodrigo Duterte, runs a tough-guy administration that keeps the streets safe.

Davao is one of Asia's most fascinating holiday destinations. Direct flights bring in tourists from Singapore and Hong Kong (including many expatriates resident there). Other visitors, including package tourists from South Korea - the Philippines' number-one market - transit through Manila.

But few Australians are to be seen, because of travel warnings to keep out of Mindanao.

The Philippines government is fighting a long-running war against Muslim separatist guerillas, some belonging to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and others supporting a more radical breakaway called Abu Sayyaf.

Kidnap and murder are real risks in some parts of the big island - closer to Zamboanga and Basilan, for instance. Sadly, this unpleasant fact has impeded tourism growth in tranquil Davao.

The national picture doesn't help. Criticism inside the country cites poor transport links and below-standard airports as reasons tourism isn't surging.

Tourism secretary Joseph Durano recently acknowledged a target of five million tourists a year by 2010 is unlikely to be met.

So, the Philippines remains a bit player on the Asian tourism stage. Australians and others throng Thailand and Bali but a comparative trickle reaches the Philippines.

Bali is a sore point in Davao. Officials contend that, while violence in some parts of Indonesia doesn't stop foreigners streaming to Bali, incidents elsewhere in Mindanao succeed in derailing Davao's tourism growth.

This seems a pity because Davao is a splendid and easily reached destination. A modern city, it boasts malls and markets (with cheap shopping), tropical parkland, diverse cultural attractions, good golf courses, white-sand beaches, white-water rafting, hiking, memorable restaurants and superb resorts.

For instance, I check out the Pearl Farm Beach Resort. Tourists snorkel in clear water, some go wreck-diving, a few laze in hammocks on over-water balconies. Dining is five-star and accommodation is as good as at the best Thai or Maldivian resorts.

It's often full and staff tell me Hong Kong, Singapore and Germany are key sources of custom.

Food in this port city is very seafood-oriented. This is no surprise because tuna-fishing is one of Davao's main industries.

Local delicacies include panga (grilled tuna jaw) and kinilaw (marinated raw tuna). Among many fine seafood restaurants, the no-frills Luz Kinilaw excels.

However, the main attraction bringing tourists here is the Philippine Eagle Centre, an hour's drive from the city. Its aim is to save sorely endangered Philippine eagles, of which only 500 pairs are believed to survive in the wild. Logging and encroaching farming are destroying their habitat.

The centre welcomes visitors as a means to fund its work. Thirty-two eagles live at the centre, half of them captive-born.

The Philippine eagle is awesome - and among the world's largest birds. It weighs up to 7kg, with a two two-metre wingspan.

While some birds are captive-bred, others are retrieved by farmers who find them injured on the ground. Others were pets kept illegally and confiscated by authorities.

The centre frees some birds in remote forests.

Captive breeding involves a bizarre artificial insemination programme. Human surrogates live with the birds in their nests - enormous structures allowing the birds to fly and build high platform-like nests.

Birds in the breeding programme are shielded from seeing other eagles and so regard the surrogate, who spends many hours with them, as an eagle. Surrogates wear protective leather clothing but nevertheless bear scars from being affectionately clawed and pecked.

When the time is deemed right, semen is collected manually from a male bird and spirited to another cage where a surrogate has earned the trust of a female - which permits fertilisation.

Staff resorted to this method of captive breeding after finding easily-stressed eagles failed to breed if anaesthetised for fertilisation.

A local contact points me to Davao's oddest lodgings: Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel. A 30-roomer, its exterior is encrusted by giant sculptures. Internal corridors are filled with hundreds of paintings and sculptures - some using junk such as discarded typewriters or electronics.

All are the work of a famous Philippine artist named Kublai (real name: Rey Mudjahid Ponce Millan but he uses his nickname).

"It's only 10 percent of my work," the prolific artist tells me in his hotel's rooftop bar-restaurant.

Kublai drives me to the neighbouring province of Davao del Sur. We cross plains of rice, climb through mountainous farmland and small villages for nearly two hours - and, finally, park beneath Agung House, a giant modernist sculpture that contains a two-bedroom house with a view of Mt Apo, tallest peak in the Philippines.

Next day I venture north to another neighbouring province, Davao del Norte, to visit members of two of Mindanao's 13 tribes. Traditional weaving is demonstrated and tribal music performances draw crowds of village kids.

In the province's Tagum City, I stop to admire the world's largest Rosary (85.5 metres long and made of balls of wood) before visiting Muslim members of the Kalagan tribe.

Tribe members tell me they earn their money collecting mud crabs from the mangroves. (Some Muslims don't eat seafood but this community does.)

Modernity has had its impact. Members of the tribe tote mobile telephones, wear designer sunglasses and live in relatively affluent circumstances.

At a park outside Davao called Eden Resort, I see full-size replicas of traditional-style dwellings of Mindanao tribes. Customs of different tribes are explained.

"Elsewhere in the Philippines, less of the age-old tribal culture endures," says Professor Jowel Canuday, a Davao-based authority on the area's indigenous culture.

"It's a pity more people don't see it - before it's gone."

IF YOU GO

Philippine Airlines flies between Australia and Manila, the Philippines capital, with frequent 90-minute jet connections to Davao.

Alternatively, Davao is served by other carriers' non-stop services from Hong Kong and Singapore.

Australian and most other passport holders do not need visas for holiday visits.

$A1 buys about P41 (Philippine pesos) ($NZ1.30).

Pearl Farm Beach Resort is an opulent resort reached by short launch transfer, Waterfront Insular Hotel is an upscale resort-setting property only 10 minutes by metered taxi from downtown and Ponce Suites Gallery Hotel is a delightfully quirky art-filled hotel with rooftop restaurant-bar surprisingly modestly-priced in the mid-market niche.

The Australian government's travel advice website currently advises against visiting Mindanao. However, aside from Australians, tourists are plentiful: direct flights bring visitors from Hong Kong and Singapore (including many resident expatriates) to resorts such as the Pearl Farm. Korean package tourists are also numerous.

Former president pushes dev’t plan for Mindanao beyond 2010 (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW070208/content.php?id=055)

DAVAO CITY — Development planning for Mindanao should go beyond the current administration, led by a strengthened Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo), former President Fidel V. Ramos said in a recent visit here.

MEDCo, an interagency body under the Office of the President created by former President Corazon C. Aquino in 1992 to coordinate development efforts on the island, is now targeted for streamlining.

Aside from overseeing programs in Mindanao, MEDCo is also the Philippine coordinator for the East ASEAN Growth Area.

But Mr. Ramos said the council is needed to guide Mindanao to achieve "sustainable peace and progress." Mr. Ramos said that had Mindanao not lacked "continued, prolonged and enhanced peace and order," the island would have been more progressive than any part of the country. He pointed out that Mindanao has more "assets" and, hence, "still has better chances compared with all other regions" to weather crises and achieve sustainable growth. But he lamented that "pocket conflicts" had always managed to stunt growth of economic activities on the island.

Mr. Ramos cited the need for Mindanao planners to look beyond 2010, when Pres. Gloria M. Arroyo is supposed to step down from office, and support the vision for Mindanao 2020, which he said "is a holistic, multidimensional and integrated peace and development framework that is attuned to the needs and potentials of Mindanao within its historical, social, political, economic and cultural context." — CQF

Minda Sports Summit set in Tubod (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/07/02/sports/minda.sports.summit.set.in.tubod.html)
By Lynde Salgados

ALL roads lead to the revival of the "long-forgotten" Mindanao Friendship Games with the Philippine Sports Commission's (PSC) holding of another Mindanao Sports Summit on July 3-4 at the Mindanao Civic Center in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

In a letter, PSC chair William "Butch" Ramirez said he expects local sports stakeholders to look into the focus and direction of sports in Mindanao and in the country, and how "our island and country can truly represent their people in the international community" during this two-day summit.

Ramirez is the founding head of the sports for peace program dubbed "Mindanao Friendship Games", which he conceptualized when he's still then a PSC commissioner.

Under the said program, Ramirez has envisioned a comprehensive, sustainable and doable scheme, as well as the formulation of policies and crafting of realistic sports programs for Mindanao when he called for a Mindanao Sports Summit some seven years ago.

The meaningful event (MSS) proved to be a catalyst for change as it forged alliance from the meaningful tri-people (lumad, Christians and Muslims) in Mindanao. It also paved the way for the staging of the first ever MFGames being hosted by the politically inclined but undeniably sports-loving Dimaporos in the quiet municipality of Tubod.

But after the promotion of Ramirez to the PSC's top hierarchy, the MFG flames apparently died down reportedly due to budgetary constraints.

The Games had its baptism of fire in Tubod, Lanao del Norte in 2001. Cagayan de Oro hosted it the following year and finally, Mati, Davao Oriental was the venue for its last edition in 2003.

However, the MFG Avenue was revisited when the PSC's 2008 budget was increased after Ramirez successfully defended it at the Senate.

"I'm fully behind the plan to revive the Mindanao Friendship Games. It should be regularly funded by the National Government and LGUs (local government unit) as part of Mindanao development agenda. The continued conduct of it will enhance the skills and ability of regional athletes, as well as promote better linkages with Bimp-EAGA through sports development competitions," said lawyer Roy Hilario Raagas, former city councilor and certified sports leader in Cagayan de Oro.

For his part, Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan athletic director Gerardo "Boboy" Sabal said the MFG's revival is a welcome development since it could blaze the trail anew for the discovery of more athletes in Mindanao even without the difficult route of going to Manila.

"Instead of POC's POF program, MFG na lang `ta sa PSC para iwas doble gastos sa gobyerno. At least, identified `ta nga Mindanao sa MFG," said national chess arbiter Lorenzo "Jun" Cuizon whose wife and daughter were once part of the RP women's team in the World Chess Olympiad.

Ramirez said the MFG's revival is a good reason for Mindanaoans to celebrate.

Himself a Mindanaoan, Ramirez -- who served as commissioner for over four years before taking the PSC chair challenge -- vowed to implement the plans and programs he outlined as per instructions of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.

Reviving the MFGames was among Ramirez's priorities aside from the top goal of winning the elusive gold in the fast approaching Beijing Olympics.

Davao City is 1st among metro cities; GenSan and Malaybalay 2nd in mid-size and small cities
MindaNews
Sunday, 06 July 2008 13:54

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/06 July) – Davao City tops the list nationwide as the most competitive among 20 metro cities in the 2007 assessment of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) Policy Center, Dr. Federico Macaranas, AIM Executive Director announced during the presentation and recognition rites held at the Manila Intercontinental Hotel on July 4.

In the category of mid-size cities, General Santos City ranks second after Olongapo, among 24 mid-size cities, while Malaybalay City ranks second after San Fernando, among 45 small size cities.

Councilor Mabel Sunga–Acosta, acting vice mayor, represented the Davao City Government during the ceremonies and received the plaque of award from AIM President, Francis Estrada.

The cities were scored based on six “drivers of competitiveness” -- cost of doing business; dynamism of the local economy; human resources and training; infrastructure; responsiveness of LGU; and quality of life.

Macaranas said Davao City ranked 1st in Cost of Doing Business and Infrastructure, 3rd in the Responsiveness of the Local Government to Business needs, 4th in Dynamism of the Local Economy; and 7th in Human Resource and Training and Quality of Life.

MindaNews got a copy of the cities' scores.

Based on weighted scores, Davao City scored 7.06 points to make it to number 1, followed by Quezon City (6.61), Makati (6.58), Manila (6.43), Marikina (6.37) and Lapu-lapu (6.301).

Though they didn’t win any award, two more metro Visayas cities -- Cebu City (6.27) ranked 9th and Mandaue City (6.22) ranked 11th.

Macaranas announced that for mid-size cities, the top seven cities in alphabetical order are Cabanatuan, General Santos, Lucena, Olongapo, San Pablo, Tagum, and Tarlac.

Based on weighted scores, Olongapo topped with 7.05 followed by General Santos (6.94), Tarlac (6.8), San Pablo (6.75), Cabanatuan (6.74), Tagum (6.66), and Lucena (6.64).

Though they didn’t win any award, Butuan tied for the 9th place with Iloilo (6.58), Cagayan de Oro tied for the 11th place with Tacloban (6.49), Iligan ranked 13th (6.42), and Zamboanga 17th (6.19).

For small cities, Macaranas announced the top 12 based on alphabetical order as Bayawan. Calapan, Calbayog, Dagupan, Dipolog. Laoag, Malaybalay, Naga, San Fernando (La Union), Surigao, Tagbilaran and Tuguegarao.

Based on weighted scores, however, San Fernando topped with 7.55, followed by Malaybalay (7.11), Surigao (7.08), Tagbilaran (7.01), Laoag (7.0), Bayawan (6.78), Dipolog (6.75), Calbayog (6.73), Dagupan (6.72), Calapan (6.69), Tuguegarao (6.68) and Naga (6.65).

Though they didn’t win any award, Kidapawan tied for the 13th place with Kabankalan (6.61), Koronadal at 17th (6.55), Oroquieta at 21st (6.43), Ozamiz at 25th (6.3), Pagadian at 30th (6.1), Digos at 32nd (6.02), Panabo tied with Sorsogon for 35th (5.73), and Marawi City at 37th (5.26).

Read more (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4697&Itemid=189)

US envoy says aid will center on South

07July08

BAGUIO CITY - United States Ambassador Kristie Kenney on Saturday said the US will continue educational support and development aid to the country, especially in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM).

Kenney, in an interview after Saturday's celebration of the centenary of the Baguio Teachers Camp (BTC), said Mindanao will continue to be the focus of the US in terms of development aid because it is the "least developed and most in need."

The BTC, as part of its centennial celebrations, held a "Tribute to the Thomasites," the young American teachers who came to the country in waves in 1901 to educate Filipinos who had had just emerged from centuries of Spanish colonial rule.

The Department of Education (DepEd) earlier cited the support of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) in education projects in the ARMM.

DepEd, with USAID support, has intensified efforts to improve access to quality education and provide livelihood opportunities for children and the youth in the southern Philippines, particularly in areas most affected by conflict and poverty.

The US government's for Education Quality and Access for Learning and Livelihood Skills (EQUALLS) project "has helped improve the quality of education of nearly 500,000 public elementary students in Mindanao, trained nearly 10,000 teachers in core subjects like English, Science and Mathematics and provided almost two million books to schools in the region."

Aside from ARMM, the program also focuses on war-torn communities in the Zamboanga Peninsula (Region 9) and the Cotabato area (Region 12).

Launched in 2004, EQUALLS is a five-year $30.1 million initiative that combines the efforts of USAID partners from government, civil society and the corporate sector.

USAID has allocated $85 million for Phase 2 of the project (2006-2011), which seeks to "increase learning opportunities for children and youth through community support for education, strengthen capacity for teaching English, Math and Science and improve relevance and training for out-of-school children and youth."

In Manila, President Arroyo ordered the reorganization of the six-man Board of Advisers of the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) by adding two members to represent the private sector.

Arroyo, in issuing Executive Order 730, said the move aims to strengthen the CHED.

The CHED Board of Advisers is composed of the Secretary of Education as chairman; the Director General of the National Economic and Development Authority as vice chairman; and the secretaries of Science and Technology, Trade and Industry, and Labor and Employment; and the presidents of the Federation of Accrediting Association of the Philippines (FAAP), and the Fund Assistance to Private Education (FAPE) as members.

Under the Higher Education Act of 1994, the Board of Advisers meets with the Commission at least once a year "to assist it in aligning its policies and plans with the cultural, political and socioeconomic development needs of the nation and with the demands of world-class scholarship."

The President also issued Executive Order 729 designating the director general of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) or his representative as member of the Teacher Education Council in order to include the technical-vocational sector to the TEC and train technical-vocational teachers of unquestionable integrity and competence.

The TEC is presently composed of the Education Secretary as ex-officio chairman, a CHED Commissioner, a representative of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the chairman of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC), as ex-officio members.

The regular members are the representatives of the Centers of Teacher Education from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao; Science teachers; Mathematics teachers; Social studies teachers; and Language teachers in the country. - Ashzel Hachero and Jocelyn Montemayor (http://www.malaya.com.ph/jul07/news7.htm)

Mindanao mining summit to feature Diwalwal sites
07/08/2008 | 02:37 AM
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Mining sites in Diwalwal will be among those that would be highlighted in the two-day Mindanao mining summit that opens on August 7 here, said Arcel B. dela Cruz, science research specialist of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources regional office.

Diwalwal is among the sites in the Davao Region opened to big investors, said Edilberto L. Arreza, Mines and Geosciences Bureau regional director.

About 729 hectares of the Diwalwal area, consisting about 8,000 hectares of mining reservation, has been divided among small-scale miners, while the rest has been opened to operations of major mining firms. - BusinessWorld

FYI lang po ito :)

@sinj, probably we could start a poll with the title unfair nga ba? regarding this ... :cheers:


Tuesday, July 08, 2008
City officials: AIM study is unfair
By Danilo Adorador III and Mark Francisco

CITY officials went sour Monday after Cagayan de Oro fared poorly in the recent 2007 assessment of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) policy center.

The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Oro chamber) held an emergency meeting Monday to discuss why the city managed poorly in terms of business competitiveness compared to 25 other medium-sized cities in the Philippines.

"The ranking does not reflect the realities on the ground," says Ma. Eliza Pabillore, Misamis Oriental director of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

"I treat the survey with a grain of salt," Pabillore added.

Estrella Sagaral, head of the City Government Planning Office, said the local government is willing to "reflect and be challenged" by the results of AIM's City Competitiveness Survey.

Rodolfo Menes, president of the Oro chamber, said he was stunned by the results and begged off to be interviewed until they could meet and discussed the findings. He said they will issue a statement tomorrow.

The prestigious Asian Institute of Management (AIM) policy center announced the results of the 2007 assessment of the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Project on 90 Philippine cities last July 4.

The findings showed that Cagayan de Oro managed poorly, placing at the 11th spot, tying with Tacloban City, among 25 Philippine medium-sized cities.

Dr. Federico Macaranas, AIM Executive Director, said the cities were divided according to the size of their population. Cagayan de Oro, with a current population of 461,877 persons, was classified as mid-sized city. The cities were divided to 20 metro, 25 mid-size and 45 small size cities.

The cities were scored based on six "drivers of competitiveness" -- cost of doing business; dynamism of the local economy; human resources and training; infrastructure; responsiveness of LGU; and quality of life.

The PCCRP, Macaranas said, is the flagship project of the City Competitiveness Program of AIM Policy Center where it assesses the capability of cities to provide an environment that nurtures dynamism of its local enterprises and prosperity of its residents. The study seeks to identify the best cities in the Philippines in which to live, work and operate a business.

Macaranas explained that PCCRP results have, over the years, served as benchmarks for local chief executives, city planners, and economic and development managers in improving their development strides in their cities.

This latest survey was launched and completed in collaboration with the German Technical Cooperation (GTZ), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the International Labour Organization (ILO), SM Investments Inc., and the Petron Corporation.

Figures showed that Cagayan de Oro has dropped steadily since the study was launched in 2003 where the city was ranked third.

Questionable

Pabillore said she could not understand why the city fared poorly when figures available with DTI and the local government showed the city is enjoying a booming economy, has a good business environment and local officials are much responsive to the business needs.

"Basically, we failed on perception-based surveys but fared well on indicators that are supported with hard data," she said.

Pabillore said the surveys done by AIM were made on the perception of local businessmen on how they have fared in doing business in the city.

"If the results are true, why is Ayala investing in Cagayan de Oro if the local economy is that bad? Real property market in Cagayan de Oro is that robust," Pabillore said.

She said Cagayan de Oro was pulled down in the category of Dynamism of Local Economy but pointed out that out of its eight drivers, only four were supported with hard numbers while the rest were based on surveys among local traders.

"Surveys like these should be standardized, meaning there is a need to look closely at the sampling of respondents participating the survey so that results are objective and balanced," Pabillore said.

For her part, Sagaral said the local government is focus on providing the infrastructure network that will support business development in the city.

She said the results of the AIM survey was a challenge for Cagayan de Oro to improve in all aspects in local governance.

"We are focus on pursuing projects that would really have a direct impact on the poor. But we assure that all the infrastructure projects we have built are meant to benefit the poor in terms of employment and other economic opportunities," Sagaral said.

City Administrator Griscelda Joson said the City Government is embarking on full computerization of all agencies under the City Hall to speed up services and make transactions more "business-friendly."

According to the AIM study, Cagayan de Oro got above-average scores, 7.08, in road infrastructure, transport, information and communication technology.

Responsiveness of the Cagayan de Oro local government to the business sector was above average. Cagayan de Oro elected officials scored 6.24 in this category but it was much lower to how local government officials respond in Iligan City, which scored 6.27, and General Santos City, 6.99.

In the Quality of Life category, the survey gave Cagayan de Oro an above-average score of 6.88.

The survey used the yardstick of how local elected officials are taking care of the social welfare of the people, the environment, peace and order.

Cagayan de Oro only scored high, 8.64, in the Cost of Doing Business placing second to General Santos City, which scored 8.68.

But Cagayan de Oro fared poorly in the Dynamism of Local Economy, 4.60, meaning the local economy is not vibrant enough to attract inward investment and generate income.

Lastly, Cagayan de Oro scored above-average grades, 6.73, in Human Resource Training category, which look at how competent is the local manpower and the availability of training programs for skills development.

Olongapo City topped as the number one most livable city with 7.05, followed by General Santos (6.94), Tarlac (6.8), San Pablo (6.75), Cabanatuan (6.74), Tagum (6.66), and Lucena (6.64).

Though they didn't win any award, Butuan tied for the 9th place with Iloilo (6.58), Cagayan de Oro tied for the 11th place with Tacloban (6.49), Iligan
ranked 13th (6.42), and Zamboanga 17th (6.19).

The survey used a ten-point scale with 8-10 as top marks indicating high competitiveness; 6-7, above average competitiveness; 5, average; 3-4, below average competitiveness; and 1-2, very low competitiveness.

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^^ unfair kung dili pabor sa ilaha ang result :lol: :rofl:

;22356714']^^ unfair kung dili pabor sa ilaha ang result :lol: :rofl:


The word "crab-mentality" best describes their behavior... and it's becoming an epidemic! :cheers:

IMO, the quality of life counts most.

Sana gaganda na lahat ng buhay ng mga Mindanaoans para wag na silang mangibang bansa at mag-paalila. :ohno:

^^

Hindi lahat ng nangibang bansa ay naging alila.

^^I know and it's a common knowledge naman. I was talking about those kababayans na nagpapaka-alila sa ibang bayan para lang mairaos ang buhay. The very reason why most Filipinos go abroad is to seek for a greener pasture. Magpa-alila man o hindi, same reason. It's a fact.

At sana lang makakatulong yang survey ng AIM to uplift the quality of life of Mindanaoans.

^^

Maybe it's just me but the term "alila" just doesn't sink well to me. Not all of us came as "nannies" or whatever you may call it. Some came as qualified professionals and don't have to scout for an employer to sponsor them like most caregivers do. So I guess, the term "nagpa alila" might be politically incorrect to describe all Filipino immigrants or citizens in foreign countries.

Yes you're right and I'm sorry for my choice of words. Naka-focus lang kasi ako sa mga balita na palaging starring yong mga ina-alila specially sa ME. Pero as I've said, most of the Filipinos, not all Filipinos abroad.

ako naman i don't get it na mga Filipino DH wants to go in ME, i mean hey the financial gain is a mere thousand or say 3K?mahal pa bilihin doon tapos pagdating pa dito hihingian pa ng kamag-anak , imo pinays really want to escape the problem(phycological) here than the financial gain , this should be address to the kurakot politicians give them work and a dignified one.


Hayaan na lang natin mga white collared job pumunta ng abroad or skilled blue collared workers if talagang walang maibigay ang gobyerno natin.

^^Agree. Though nakakatulong sa bansa natin ang mga remittances nila, mabigat din naman ang kapalit para sa ibang OFWs.

some of the posts here are just done in bad taste.... naku....

this is what I am talking about how population affect everything...

though mayor Tinex may be partly correct in citing Butuan's population...it does not spelll entirely why Butuan made a big leap frog from being second to the last in 2005 survey to landing in Top Ten in todays AIM Survey...the reforms instituted in Butuan and its aggressive drive in infrastructure both physical and social cannot be simply ignored...

si mayor Tinex pod oi...

Wednesday, July 09, 2008
AIM study 'basically flawed'

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/07/09/news/aim.study.basically.flawed..html

MORE sharp reactions came after Cagayan de Oro managed poorly in the 2007assessment of the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) policy center for most livable cities in the Philippines.

City Mayor Constantino Jaraula huddled with leaders of the local business community Tuesday to talk on why Cagayan de Oro dropped to the 11th spot of most livable medium-sized cities.

After a briefing by the businessmen, Jaraula said the survey put Cagayan de Oro in a "loop-sided competition" among smaller cities like Butuan City, which, because of the size of their population, could devote more resources to development.

"For starters, the study is basically flawed. Smaller cities can devote more resources to sustain their development," Jaraula said.

Jaraula said he wondered why the AIM study has classified Cagayan de Oro as a medium-sized city when its population has already passed 561,000 in 2006.

He said the National Statistics Office has certified the new population figure for Cagayan de Oro and that data was used when the bill was passed in Congress to divide the city into two congressional districts in 2007.

"The study started with a basic error... our population," Jaraula said.

The AIM study classified Cagayan de Oro as a medium-sized city because it registered a population of 461,877 persons. Twenty-five other cities were also classified in that category.

Olongapo City topped the 25 mid-sized cities surveyed followed by General Santos. Cagayan de Oro was ranked at 11th spot, much lower than Butuan City, which tied with Iloilo City for the 9th spot.

Patterned after the International Management Development's World Competitiveness Yearbook, the study is the flagship research undertaking of AIM and now on its ninth year.

The study looks at the over-all competitiveness of Philippine cities based on several "yardsticks": cost of doing business; dynamism of local economy; human resources and training; infrastructure; responsiveness of the local government to business sector's needs; and quality of life.

Cagayan de Oro has steadily dropped since the survey was first made in 2003. The city was third most livable city in 2003; two years later, Cagayan de Oro dropped to eight; and again to the 11th spot last year.

Rodolfo Menes, president of the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Oro chamber) said the results of the study could send "serious repercussions" to prospective business investments in the city.

"Every potential investors will read about it in the newspapers, in the web and will rethink if our city is worth investing," Menes said.

He said he wondered why Cagayan de Oro fared low in the category of dynamism of the local economy when local real estate sales -- spearheaded by Ayala Land investments -- have perked up.

"In our book, business has perk up especially in the real estate sector. That is a sign that our local economy is dynamic," he said.

The City Treasurers Office also reported that more than 7,000 small medium enterprises and 14,000 businesses have registered for this year alone -- an increase of 18 percent annually. Small medium enterprise is categorized as those having between a capital of P3 to P15 million and having 10 to 19 workers.

Disbelief

"What happened? Something is wrong? It is impossible for Cagayan de Oro to land in the bottom with all the good indicators we have," Mariz B. Agbon, president of the Philippine Agricultural Development and Commercial Corporation (PADCC).

Agbon, who was a former secretary general of the Orochamber, said local business leaders should look at the results of the study to know where Cagayan de Oro fared poorly.

He said among the things that should be look at is the volume of cargo going in and out at the port of Cagayan de Oro; the number of businesses registered; and number of students enrolled in the schools and vocational schools.

"The problem with the survey is that it was based on hard data and perception among local businessmen. The two should be well-balanced," Agbon said.

Elpidio Paras, a former president of Oro chamber agreed with Agbon.

"Perception is tricky. If one trader interviewed remembers he had a bad time getting his business license from the local government, he or she could give the city poor marks," Paras said.

Paras said when the survey was made in 2007, a small group of Oro chamber members were gathered and a focus group discussion was made by the AIM researchers.

He said the AIM researchers then sent out questionnaires to other Oro chamber members who were not able to attend the group discussion.

According to its primer, AIM tapped prominent universities known for its research capabilities. In Northern Mindanao, AIM tapped Xavier University to conduct surveys for the cities of Gingoog, Cagayan de Oro, and Malaybalay.

AIM noted that for the 2007 results, several respondents did not answer questions pertaining to numerical data.

"Due to very low quality of information gathered for these specific variables, it was automatically dropped from the analysis," it said.

Councilor Ramon Tabor, chair of the City Council Committee on Commerce, urged local business leaders to be open minded with the results of the AIM.

"Let us all have an open mind. Let us improve what needs to be improved," he said.

Tabor said his committee plans to have dialogue with Orochamber regarding this issue.

Mindanao builds up its BPO sector



ZAMBOANGA CITY — With Davao and Cagayan de Oro well on the way to becoming business process outsourcing hubs, other Mindanao cities are also working to attract BPO locators in search of a sustainable supply of trained workers and low overhead.


The Business Processing Association of the Philippines (BPAP) says in its recently completed industry roadmap that the country’s BPO sector and its allied information technology and engineering sectors have the potential to grow by 40 percent annually through 2010.

To succeed in this, BPAP says, the Philippines must "develop the 75 percent of all available talent that presently resides outside the National Capital Region, which is not being fully leveraged by the industry."

This could "raise total direct employment to 900,000, meaning 600,000 new jobs," BPAP states.

XMG Asia Pacific, in a recent study on the global BPO industry cited by various news organizations, has classed Davao with other emerging offshoring cities like Jakarta in Indonesia and Montevideo in Uruguay.

Both Davao and Cagayan de Oro have attracted leading call center operators, such as Link2Support, Inc. Other Mindanao cities are looking to benefit from the rapid growth of the BPO industry in these two hubs, as firms continue to search for trained labor and cheap locations.

To maintain the Philippine industry’s momentum, BPAP advocates a more balanced geographic spread for locators, to help mitigate overhead costs and salaries, "and even rates of attrition."

Promising locations in Mindanao include General Santos, Zamboanga, Cotabato City, Marawi and Iligan, according to USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program, which is helping to expand employment opportunities and improve IT infrastructure in the region.

Sustainable supply of workers

With white-collar collar jobs scarcer in Mindanao than in Luzon, incoming BPO firms face less competition in hiring the "best and the brightest" in the region, where a quarter of the national population resides.

Davao’s workforce is estimated to be twice that of Cebu, seven times that of Angeles/Clark, and six times that of Baguio, according to the XMG study. Another major advantage cited is Davao’s large annual yield of information technology- and BPO-qualified graduates; 40 percent higher than that of Baguio.

These statistics do not include the potential workforce supply from nearby cities and provinces. One of Mindanao’s competitive advantages is that most of its provinces form a single land mass, in contrast to the rest of the archipelago. Improved road infrastructure has resulted in increasingly shorter commutes into cities by workers from other municipalities.

Mindanao’s tertiary-level academic institutions — which are at par with the rest of the country — are concentrated in urban centers which are likely BPO locations. Zamboanga City, the sixth most populous city (approx. 750,000) in the Philippines, has over 60 universities and colleges.

The cities of Iligan and Marawi, just half an hour apart, have a combined student population of 25,000 in their Mindanao State University (MSU) campuses alone.

BPO wage rates are competitive in Mindanao, where BPO agents earn P6,500-P10,000 a month, reflecting the lower cost of living. This is significantly less than the P9,000-P18,000 earned by agents in Metro Manila.

Brenda Nazareth-Manzano, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology in Zamboanga, points out that BPO firms locating in Mindanao have the benefit of strong backing by local governments, line agencies and the private sector.

"In Zamboanga, the telecomms and energy sector agencies are working with the city government and the business community to bring in firms," said Nazareth. "BPO firms who come in will have the full benefit of this cooperation." (GEM)

http://www.mb.com.ph/BSNS20080709129322.html

Co-op eyes P2.8-B hydro plant (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW070908/content.php?id=043)



KORONADAL CITY — An electric cooperative here plans to build a 20-megawatt hydropower plant in Lake Sebu, the tourism capital of South Cotabato province, as it anticipates a supply shortage in the area two to three years from now.


Lake Sebu — BW File Photo Santiago C. Tudio, general manager of the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Socoteco-1), said they would be seeking the nod of the provincial government. Financing for the P2.8-billion plant is not a problem, he added.

"The generated power from the waters of the Seven Falls of Lake Sebu will be used to supply the power requirement of South Cotabato in anticipation of the power shortage," he added.

Mr. Tudio said a hydropower plant is safer than a coal-fired power plant.

But Sangguniang Panlalawigan member Jose M. Madanguit, chairman of the environment committee, said residents of Lake Sebu would oppose the project due to concerns about biodiversity.

This could affect the area’s eco-tourism potentials and might displace the T’boli tribe.

But Mr. Tudio said a hydropower plant is the best option given the rising cost of diesel fuel.

A hydropower plant is also more environment-friendly than one fired by coal, he pointed out.

Lake Sebu’s mountains are rich in coal pursued by several mining firms.

But the local electric cooperative here, Mr. Tudio said, prefers a hydropower plant given the town’s abundant water resources. Lake Sebu is home to waterfalls and several lakes.

Mindanao has a generating capacity of 1,850 megawatts, but the dependable capacity is only 1,520 megawatts.

Peak demand is projected to hit 1,440 megawatts this year. Industry regulations, however, require the Mindanao grid to maintain a reserve capacity of at least 23.4% of its generating capacity.

Peak demand for power supply by 2015 is expected to hit 1,750 megawatts. — Romer S. Sarmiento

this is what I am talking about how population affect everything...

though mayor Tinex may be partly correct in citing Butuan's population...it does not spelll entirely why Butuan made a big leap frog from being second to the last in 2005 survey to landing in Top Ten in todays AIM Survey...the reforms instituted in Butuan and its aggressive drive in infrastructure both physical and social cannot be simply ignored...

si mayor Tinex pod oi...
those who are whining should go out and have indepth study whats with butuan city and the rest of those which made it to the top ten list to see its own weaknesses than just benchmarking gutfeel perception and confidence within its confines.

PAL’s budget airline reduces flights to and from Mindanao (http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2008/july/10/yehey/business/20080710bus1.html)

By Darwin G. Amojelar Reporter

Bogged down by soaring jet fuel prices, Air Philippines, the budget airline unit of Philippine Airlines, yesterday cut some of its flight routes in Mindanao.

Around the world, carriers have been shedding routes and reducing frequencies to cope with record jet fuel costs. In the US, airlines are exploring possible mergers, while at least one Asian carrier went belly up a few months ago.

In its website, Air Philippines announced the suspension of its daily flights from Manila to Zamboanga, Davao and Cagayan de Oro and vice versa.

“Flight suspended July 9, 2008, until further notice,” the advisory from Air Philippines said, which was confirmed by an official of the airline. The same official said the suspended routes will be restored once the prices of crude oil stabilize.

The airline carrier also suspended its Manila to Puerto Princesa flights and vice versa, which started on June 18 and end on October 15.

In its audited 2006 financial statements, Air Philippines said it posted a net loss of P153.42 million, a reversal from the P55.07-million profit in 2005.

The airline carrier operates in Bacolod, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Caticlan, Davao, Dumaguete, General Santos, Iloilo, Manila,Ozamis, Puerto Princesa, Tacloban, Tugue-garao and Zamboanga.

Porvenir Porciuncula, Civil Aeronautics Board deputy executive director and head of economic planning, said the industry is expecting the move of Air Philippines to cut domestic operations, particularly the unprofitable routes, to reduce costs.

“Another reason, maybe, is the consolidation of operations [between Air Philippines and PAL Express],” Porciuncula said.

Earlier, PAL established a budget unit, PAL Express, to handle the Visayas and Mindanao routes.

Tycoon Lucio Tan owns PAL and Air Philippines.

PAL is also considering the option of reducing flights. “In light of the current fuel crisis, we are back in the drawing boards discussing our options. Most airlines in Europe and America have instituted drastic measures to address this concern. They cut back on their capacities and route network,” said Roland Estabillo, PAL vice president for communications.

Recently, the flag carrier began limiting free check-in baggage to 50 pounds per person on its North American service. PAL Express, however, said it would add five routes to its Cebu hub starting next month.

Jaime Bautista, PAL president, earlier said that fuel cost is becoming a very big percentage of the company’s operations. “We want to target a higher income, but with the present increasing fuel, we might not be able to reach the target because we cannot pass on everything to the passengers. But we will still grow our revenue at least 8 percent to 10 percent,” Bautista said.

Fuel accounts for about 35 percent to 40 percent of an airline’s operating cost per passenger, and is the second-highest expense next to labor. Regulators allow carriers to impose a fuel surcharge, which is a temporary relief to help airlines recover losses they incur from higher jet fuel prices.

Candice Iyog, Cebu Pacific’s vice president for marketing and product, said that it is looking at reducing unprofitable flights to cope with rising costs.

“We are looking at routes that are unprofitable or non-performing and see how we can either turn it around or reduce the frequency or even suspend the flights,” she said, adding “we need to cut to make sure that our operations are efficient.”

Mindanao's energy dependency on oil lessened (Mindanao's energy dependency on oil lessened)


Thursday, July 10, 2008

THE Mindanao power sector has gradually veered away from dependency on imported oil-based power generation.

This was reported by Dr. Manuel L. Llaneza, director of the Department of Energy-Mindanao field office, who said there was less utilization of high priced oil-based products resulting in the reduction of the supply requirement for oil-based generation facilities in the island from 23 percent in 2006 to 19 percent in 2007.

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Llaneza said the total power generated during both periods increased from 7,414 MW to 7,890 MW. However, the power generation mix from hydroelectric plants reduced from 60 percent to 50 percent while those from coal-fired plants increased from 6 percent to 20 percent and those from the geo-thermal plants and solar plants stayed at 11 percent and 0.02 percent, respectively.

Meanwhile, the power supply profile of Mindanao last year showed it had a rated capacity of 1,933 MW while its dependable capacity, which allows for a .065 percent safe power reserve in electric power of the island on a daily basis, has been placed at 1,682 MW.

Of the rated capacity, the hydroelectric plants posted the biggest share of 998 MW or 52 percent, followed by oil-based plants with 594 MW or 31 percent, coal-fired plants with 232MW or 12 percent, geothermal plants with 108 MW or six percent, and solar plants, one MW or 0.1 percent.

As to the dependable capacity, the hydroelectric plants also posted the biggest share of 902MW or 54 percent, followed by oil-based plants with 478MW or 28 percent, coal-fired plants with 201 MW or 12 percent, geothermal plants with 100 MW or six percent and solar plants, also with one MW or 0.1 percent.

Llaneza said by 2014, the island's required capacity is expected to increase to 2,556 MW from 1,565MW in 2006 while its peak demand will also increase to 2,112 MW from last year's 1,293 MW.

The required capacity refers to the peak demand plus the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)-approved reserve margin above the peak demand of 21 percent or 2.8 percent load following the frequency regulation, 9.1 percent spinning reserve, and another 9.1 percent backup.

To meet these power needs, a total of 850MW capacity additions is required from the following indicative projects: a 100MW peaking plant in 2009, a 100MW baseload power plant in 2010, a 150 MW baseload power plant each from 2011 to 2013, and another baseload power plant with 200MW capacity in 2014, Llaneza added. (PIA)

2 Mindanao "dream" films make it to Cinemalaya Filmfest (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4718&Itemid=143)
MindaNews
Thursday, 10 July 2008 11:52

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/10 July) – Two Mindanao films, one set in Maguindanao and the other in Basilan, have made it to the official selection of Cinemalaya Independent Film Festival at the Cultural Center of the Philippines on July 11 to 20.

“This is a testament that Mindanao is, indeed, a fertile ground for art to flourish, cinema included,” award-winning Moro filmmaker Gutierrez Mangansakan II, producer of the films “A Step for my Dream” and “Angan-Angan” (Dreams), said.

"Before, people from Manila would descend upon our islands and make films about us, often resulting to disastrous ends. Now, we are capable of making our own stories, creating our own images," he said.
Competing in the children's film section is “A Step for My Dream.” Written by Jun Macarambon and Monalyn Labado, the film features Abdul who dreams of becoming a leader of his town in Maguindanao. His natural charisma makes it easy for him to become friends with people even if he hasn’t known them for long. But his grandmother reminds him of their peasant roots which is no match to the traditional ruling family. Undaunted, Abdul sees it as a challenge as he envisions his future.

The film was directed by Monalyn Labado, a computer engineering graduate of the AMA Computer University in Davao who was lured to doing video documentaries while in college. “A Step for My Dream” is her directorial debut.

Competing in the short film category is Zamboanga-based director Sheron Dayoc's “Angan-Angan” (Dreams). The film, written by Dayoc and Honeylyn Alipio, featuers nine-year-old Satra who has been mute for as long as she could remember. But her determination to secure a good education reverberates clearly amid the strictures of her Yakan culture in Basilan.

Dayoc is a philosophy graduate of Ateneo de Zamboanga University. Trained at the UP Film Institute, he has produced several documentaries on the untold stories of marginal people and different tribes in Mindanao.

Now on its fifth year, Cinemalaya has become the most important independent film festival in the country and the springboard of our country's most influential young filmmakers such as Auraues Solito, Adolf Alix and Emman dela Cruz. (MindaNews)

Friday, July 11, 2008
Japan gov't gives 8M for Mindanao flood victims (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2008/07/11/japan.gov.t.gives.8m.for.mindanao.flood.victims.(10.25.a.m.).html) (10:25 a.m.)

MANILA -- The government of Japan released another Y20 million or P8-million financial assistance to help the victims of flashfloods and Typhoon Frank (international codename: Fengshen) in the provinces of Mindanao.

In a statement, the government of Japan, through its embassy in the Philippines, said the P8 million assistances are geared towards alleviating and providing humanitarian relief in the Mindanao regions.

"Envisioned to alleviate the difficulties of the flood victims in Mindanao, the assistance comes in the form of relief items which include sleeping pads, plastic sheets and portable jerry cans (small plastic water tanks)," the statement said.

The emergency grant is in-line with the Japanese government's commitment to assist the Philippine government's efforts to recover from crisis situations such as this, the statement added.

Late last month, the Japanese government ordered the released of emergency relief goods, worth 20 million yen (approximately P8 million) for the affected residents in the provinces of the Visayas region in particular Iloilo, which was the hardest hit by the typhoon.

Cagayan de Oro’s Newest Pride

July 3, 2008


Do we have our own product that we can be proud of? Really? What is that? I’ve been residing in Cagayan de Oro since I went to Law school here but, every time I travel to another place I’ve always been asked by what product or landmark Cagayan de Oro is known for. I’ve always been a little disconcerted to say I couldn’t articulate of anything.

I am an uproot from Iligan City, and aside from the waterfalls, Iligan is known for Chedeng peanuts and sukang pinakurat. What about Cagayan de Oro City then? I couldn’t say pineapple because it is Bukidnon’s product, not even pastilles because it is Camiguin’s. Even if I shout to my heart’s content that we have SM mall here but let’s take it, SM is like mushroom, it grows everywhere. Okay, we have the Lim Ket Kai Mall, but most cities in the Philippines have malls, small ones, big ones and extra big like the Mall of Asia.

Okay, so we have white water rafting, but poor me, I never had the chance to experience it because it feels like I’ve been robbed every time I even think about doing it, it is so disgustingly expensive, that with my meager salary as a government employee, I just couldn’t afford it. Short of robbing the bank, it’s really beyond my means.

So, what about the caves? Palawan has lots of them, even Bohol is proud of having several of them that you could just possibly take one home if you could afford the price.

I’m not saying that Cagayan de Oro has nothing to consider as its own - we have the night café, the night market, and being the gateway of business events is not something to be frowned upon. We can be proud to be known as one city which can offer a lot of business opportunities. We have the ports, the bus terminals and the airport that cater to the three major thoroughfares of the universe of commerce. We are the commercial city from the south. Davao City cannot claim this because of the absence of a viable port in which to transport products and passengers to Cebu City and Manila. We are the center of business of the south. Period.

But you know what? Aside from business, I do believe that we have more to offer from outsiders other than business opportunities, even if somewhat we don’t have lots to offer with regards to nature or natural beauty spots or tourism destination. Let’s take Cagayan de Oro City music. What if Davao City has produced the Freestyle and Make Your Mama Proud (MYMP) bands, with the talented people we have in our City of Golden Friendship, we can breed artists; in fact, we have already bred our own kind of artists. No, I’m not talking about Bulua scandal or Xavier scandal, or other scandals we can count our fingers on, they were not art anyway.

Let’s take this new band who is launching its first album entitled “Love Without Logic”, they call themselves the “Drizzle”, but they are not drizzling with talent, they are pouring it in. They are one of the new bands that hit the mainstream music scene that is often if not always ruled by imperial Manila. And all the five members of the band are from Cagayan de Oro City, three of them are even graduates of Xavier University namely: Edith “Vivi” Viduya, Jr., Frederico “Bong” Flores and Wilbert Tan. The other two are Mario “Maya” Reyes and John Gado. With their unified goal of playing edgy pop music together, the group decided to pack their things to try their luck in Manila to share their unique sound to all of the country. And fortunately, inked a three-year contract with Galaxy record.

Launching their first album in Cagayan de Oro City, the band will be performing at the new Pulse Live Music Venue (formerly Excite) on February 3, 2007 at 6:00 in the evening. This will be their first performance back to Cagayan de Oro City after recording their first album. Let us not be stingy with our support to our new pride of Cagayan, nay, let us be there to welcome them and be proud of them as we are proud to be a Cagay-anon. This is not a paid advertisement, this a public notice of what we as Cagay-anons are capable of. (For comments and/or violent reactions e-mail me at coi_416@hotmail.com) (Written January 9, 2007 and published by Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro)

Source (http://northernmindanao.com/?p=270)

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Emano, Duterte Join Forces For Stronger Mindanao Voice (http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=1275)

VICE Mayor Vicente Emano said an alliance between him and Davao City Mayor Rudy Duterte has been formed to have unity in the island of Mindanao.

In a press statement, the vice mayor said they have joined forces to ensure that the voice of the people will be heard through the strong representation in government. He believes that unity among political leaders in Mindanao is necessary. "Dili pamolitika ang among tuyo niini. Kon dili, ang paghiusa aron kami basin dunay mahimo alang sa mga kaubang local nga mga officials nga gipanglakag sa dili makiangayon nga paagi. Andam kaming modawat ni bisan kinsang lider sa Mindanao, basta lamang nga aduna siyay hugot nga baroganan nga dili magpagawong ni bisan kinda," he added.

Cagayan de Oro’s Newest Pride

July 3, 2008


Do we have our own product that we can be proud of? Really? What is that? I’ve been residing in Cagayan de Oro since I went to Law school here but, every time I travel to another place I’ve always been asked by what product or landmark Cagayan de Oro is known for. I’ve always been a little disconcerted to say I couldn’t articulate of anything.

I am an uproot from Iligan City, and aside from the waterfalls, Iligan is known for Chedeng peanuts and sukang pinakurat. What about Cagayan de Oro City then? I couldn’t say pineapple because it is Bukidnon’s product, not even pastilles because it is Camiguin’s. Even if I shout to my heart’s content that we have SM mall here but let’s take it, SM is like mushroom, it grows everywhere. Okay, we have the Lim Ket Kai Mall, but most cities in the Philippines have malls, small ones, big ones and extra big like the Mall of Asia.

Okay, so we have white water rafting, but poor me, I never had the chance to experience it because it feels like I’ve been robbed every time I even think about doing it, it is so disgustingly expensive, that with my meager salary as a government employee, I just couldn’t afford it. Short of robbing the bank, it’s really beyond my means.

So, what about the caves? Palawan has lots of them, even Bohol is proud of having several of them that you could just possibly take one home if you could afford the price.

I’m not saying that Cagayan de Oro has nothing to consider as its own - we have the night café, the night market, and being the gateway of business events is not something to be frowned upon. We can be proud to be known as one city which can offer a lot of business opportunities. We have the ports, the bus terminals and the airport that cater to the three major thoroughfares of the universe of commerce. We are the commercial city from the south. Davao City cannot claim this because of the absence of a viable port in which to transport products and passengers to Cebu City and Manila. We are the center of business of the south. Period.

But you know what? Aside from business, I do believe that we have more to offer from outsiders other than business opportunities, even if somewhat we don’t have lots to offer with regards to nature or natural beauty spots or tourism destination. Let’s take Cagayan de Oro City music. What if Davao City has produced the Freestyle and Make Your Mama Proud (MYMP) bands, with the talented people we have in our City of Golden Friendship, we can breed artists; in fact, we have already bred our own kind of artists. No, I’m not talking about Bulua scandal or Xavier scandal, or other scandals we can count our fingers on, they were not art anyway.

Let’s take this new band who is launching its first album entitled “Love Without Logic”, they call themselves the “Drizzle”, but they are not drizzling with talent, they are pouring it in. They are one of the new bands that hit the mainstream music scene that is often if not always ruled by imperial Manila. And all the five members of the band are from Cagayan de Oro City, three of them are even graduates of Xavier University namely: Edith “Vivi” Viduya, Jr., Frederico “Bong” Flores and Wilbert Tan. The other two are Mario “Maya” Reyes and John Gado. With their unified goal of playing edgy pop music together, the group decided to pack their things to try their luck in Manila to share their unique sound to all of the country. And fortunately, inked a three-year contract with Galaxy record.

Launching their first album in Cagayan de Oro City, the band will be performing at the new Pulse Live Music Venue (formerly Excite) on February 3, 2007 at 6:00 in the evening. This will be their first performance back to Cagayan de Oro City after recording their first album. Let us not be stingy with our support to our new pride of Cagayan, nay, let us be there to welcome them and be proud of them as we are proud to be a Cagay-anon. This is not a paid advertisement, this a public notice of what we as Cagay-anons are capable of. (For comments and/or violent reactions e-mail me at coi_416@hotmail.com) (Written January 9, 2007 and published by Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro)

Source (http://northernmindanao.com/?p=270)

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This article is irrelevant to this thread. Think Mindanao.

Why irrelevant? Is it because the writer's views did not favor your beloved city? Bakit ganoon na lang reaction ninyo to the point na nambabash na kayo ng ibang cities sa thread ninyo? If you're that professional, dapat sinulatan nyo ang writer at ipaalam sa kanya ang sa palagay nyoy di pa niya alam.

At sino ka para pagsabihan ako na irrelevant to for this thread? You're not even in Mindanao.

^

It's because the topic is simply contained in CDO environs with a very little sprinkling of negative views of the writer towards Davao. Altogether it is and only is of interest to CDO people and a few kibitzers around.

Being professional or not is out of the question here. In the first place, GearX and now YOU Aling atong should have exercised a bit of "delicadeza" in posting that article for its content. Now, who is unprofessional here?

how can you say irrelevant? unless of course mymp should only be posted in the dvo thread.

ali if the mods view this as irrelevant, lets remove it, otherwise it stays

^^ ^^At nakuha mo ba ang relevance kung bakit ni-repost ko ang article na yon? Try to figure out para ma-exercise yang kukuti mong nakakahon. And speaking of delicadeza, meron ba kayo nyan when you start bashing other cities in your thread?

@ali if the mods view this as irrelevant, lets remove it, otherwise it stays

@ali if the mods view this as irrelevant, lets remove it, otherwise it stays

Yeah, let it stayS for now. Nice!

^ wow a grammar police, so u mean i shouldve said it "otherwise it stay'?

^^What we really need here is a little respect specially if it concerns personal views. We can not just dictate everyone on what to think and what to do.

^^ ^^At nakuha mo ba ang relevance kung bakit ni-repost ko ang article na yon? Try to figure out para ma-exercise yang kukuti mong nakakahon. And speaking of delicadeza, meron ba kayo nyan when you start bashing other cities in your thread?

Kukuting nakakahon, huh! Look, who's talking. How far have you gone outside of your Iligan Paradise, Aling atong? How many times have you made snide remarks about Davaoeños? You want me to quote them all for you? It's even very surprising that we are not even hinting somethinng towards you city of Iligan nor did we overtly bash it, yet you continued to let loose of those nasty remarks. Is it just a case of extreme jealousy, huh?

^^What we really need here is a little respect specially if it concerns personal views. We can not just dictate everyone on what to think and what to do.

Now I throw your reasoning back to you. You know that same article has negative comment about Davao and you should have expected reactions from us. Now, who are you to dictate us how to react to it? For every action, there is a reaction. We even contained our comments to our forum but you brought it out in this thread, probably to spark up a debate again. You love the attention you're getting huh?

^^If you don't think you have that "kukuting nakakahon" then try to be more sensitive. And have a little respect if you want to earn it yourself.

@ the dvo guy you act so clean, like youve never done it yourself. as for myslef, i tried to make peace with you guys and avoid, those snide remarks, but sometimes you guys just go to far...

As if they have all the rights to bash other cities.

^^If you don't think you have that "kukuting nakakahon" then try to be more sensitive. And have a little respect if you want to earn it yourself.

I'm throwing your statement back at you for the lack of merit against me. You are fund of making politically incorrect statements and it seems you haven't had enough of it yet.

Now don't blame us for making those reactions because it all started when GearX posted that article. The very bone of contention here started from your side. You want respect? Just be careful with what you post and what you say especially in common threads like Mindanao where anyone can freely react to anything.

^^ that applies also to you sir. even in dvo thread. respect. pls

5.4 quake jolts Central Mindanao

By Joel Guinto
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 12:10:00 07/11/2008


MANILA, Philippines -- A 5.4 magnitude earthquake rocked parts of central Mindanao early Friday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said.

There were no immediate reports of damage or casualties from the 1:32 a.m. (1732 GMT) tremor, the epicenter of which was located 65 kilometers west of Koronadal, the capital of South Cotabato province, Philvocs chief Renato Solidum said.

The US Geological Survey put the magnitude at 5.2 and struck at a depth of 27.5 kilometers.

Intensity 4 was felt in the towns of Banga, Surallah, Sto. Niño, Norala, Tebuli, Tambakan, Polomolok, Tupi, Taktakan, and Pantangan, and Lake Sebu in South Cotabato.

Intensity 3 was felt in Palembang town, Sultan Kudarat province, while Intensity 2 was felt in the cities of General Santos and Cotabato, where a magnitude 7 earthquake in 1976 triggered a tsunami and killed thousands of people.

"This is a tectonic earthquake and it is not related to the Aurora quakes," Solidum said in a text message.

Solidum was referring to the string of tremors or "earthquake swarm" in Aurora province in the northwest and nearby provinces, which started last week, and was caused by the movement of the East Luzon Trough in the Pacific Ocean.

The quake was the second moderate tremor that hit Mindanao this week according to the USGS.

On Thursday, another undersea quake, measuring 4.8 magnitude, struck 140 kilometers southeast of Davao.

The Philippines sits on the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, where continental plates collide causing frequent seismic and volcanic activity. With Jeoffrey Maitem, Inquirer Mindanao

inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20080711-147805/UPDATE-2-54-quake-jolts-Central-Mindanao)

MANILA's METRO RAIL TRANSIT TO START AT 5AM
By Casiano A. Navarro

2008-07-11 21:29:57 - Starting on Monday, Manila's train commuters may begin traveling as early as 5 o'clock in the morning, or half an hour earlier than their current schedule, senior railways sector officials revealed on Friday.

"By then, train coaches are not yet congested and getting to work while still fresh, would not be a problem for the commuters," said DOTC Assistant Secretary Roberto T. Lastimoso, general manager of the MRT-3.

However, the MRT-3 has yet to announce if there are changes on its last trip schedules.

Now, still a good news for commuters, but

certainly, it may not be so good for the bus and jeepney operators. The Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is determined to break the grounds soon, to give way to the commencement of the construction of new railway lines and extension for existing ones.

As a consequence, bus and jeepney operators may soon face the prospect of getting decimated, with some of them getting relocated to mere service routes, instead of plying the entire stretch of Epifanio de los Santos Avenue, from Grace Parce, Caloocan City to Baclaran, Paranaque City.

Within the watch of President Arroyo, the DOTC said it will carry out the construction of the extension of the LRT-1 line from Baclaran to Baccor and eventaully to Dasmarinas, Cavite.

In effect, most, if not all of the buses will get naturally phased out of the routes they are currently servicing.

At the regular weekly news forum Balitaan sa Rembrandt Hotel, in Quezon City, DOTC Undersecretary (for railways services) Guiling Mamondion said that "I regret to say that they (the buses) get phased out naturally" when the mass transit system being built by the government gets set in place.

He revealed that MRT-7, which will run from North EDSA to San Jose del Monte, Bulacan and the MRT-3 extension to LRT-1 will be started in the next few weeks and completed by 2010.

In fact, he said, boring operations and soil density tests have been started and the equipments are due to roll in in the next few days, to the portion of EDSA that has remained unconnected by rail.

On the other hand, Lastimoso said that the new MRT-3 schedule is meant to enable both office and factory workers and the students to get to their respective destinations as early as they might want.

Besides, he said, this move is also one way of easing the pressure generated upon the train stations by the heavy volume of passenger traffic which has been noticed to have heightened since the price of fossil fuel started to skyrocket and is aggravated by the recent fare hike by buses and jeepneys.

As the passenger volumes continue to swell in the various train stations, Lastimoso said the MRT-3 has started preparations for the installation of close circuit television cameras in strategic locations in all of their stations, as one of the many security measures they have adopted.

To speed up the ticketing system at all stations, the MRT-3 is also acquiring automatic ticket vending machines and other gadgets that could facilitate the movement of passengers and merchandise.

Meanwhile, Usec Mamondiong disclosed that massive preparations are afoot on the ground breaking for the Mindanao Railways System (MRS), the first mass transport system ever to be conceptualized for southern Philippines.

When completed, the MRS, which is initially be started at its proposed Iligan City - Cagayan de Oro line, is seen to speed up the movement of passengers and cargoes. This project is also programmed to get to as far as Zamboanga City to the west and Davao City and General Santos City to the south.

Mamondiong noted that the serious efforts to rehabilitate the Philippines National Railways lines to the north and to the Bicol region are being undertaken.

In Panay island, he said, preparations are afoot for the start of rehabilitation and improvement efforts on the island's existing railways system, in a bid to attain swift movement of agricultural and fisheries cargoes between the countrysides and the trading centers.

"By the time President Arroyo steps down at the end of her watch, we have no doubt that the Philippines' railways system is satisfactorily rehabilitated and the country is well on its way towards attaining first world status," Mamondiong said.

http://www.pr-inside.com (http://www.pr-inside.com/manila-s-metro-rail-transit-to-start-r698937.htm)

good though but if davao integrated plan keeps going smoothly with no delays, davao city lrt and regional railway sys is already up and running before mindanao railways plan reaches the area

good though but if davao integrated plan keeps going smoothly with no delays, davao city lrt and regional railway sys is already up and running before mindanao railways plan reaches the area

WITH NO DELAYS OUTSIDE MINDANAO!!

Cagayan de Oro’s Newest Pride

July 3, 2008


Do we have our own product that we can be proud of? Really? What is that? I’ve been residing in Cagayan de Oro since I went to Law school here but, every time I travel to another place I’ve always been asked by what product or landmark Cagayan de Oro is known for. I’ve always been a little disconcerted to say I couldn’t articulate of anything.

I am an uproot from Iligan City, and aside from the waterfalls, Iligan is known for Chedeng peanuts and sukang pinakurat. What about Cagayan de Oro City then? I couldn’t say pineapple because it is Bukidnon’s product, not even pastilles because it is Camiguin’s. Even if I shout to my heart’s content that we have SM mall here but let’s take it, SM is like mushroom, it grows everywhere. Okay, we have the Lim Ket Kai Mall, but most cities in the Philippines have malls, small ones, big ones and extra big like the Mall of Asia.

Okay, so we have white water rafting, but poor me, I never had the chance to experience it because it feels like I’ve been robbed every time I even think about doing it, it is so disgustingly expensive, that with my meager salary as a government employee, I just couldn’t afford it. Short of robbing the bank, it’s really beyond my means.

So, what about the caves? Palawan has lots of them, even Bohol is proud of having several of them that you could just possibly take one home if you could afford the price.

I’m not saying that Cagayan de Oro has nothing to consider as its own - we have the night café, the night market, and being the gateway of business events is not something to be frowned upon. We can be proud to be known as one city which can offer a lot of business opportunities. We have the ports, the bus terminals and the airport that cater to the three major thoroughfares of the universe of commerce. We are the commercial city from the south. Davao City cannot claim this because of the absence of a viable port in which to transport products and passengers to Cebu City and Manila. We are the center of business of the south. Period.

But you know what? Aside from business, I do believe that we have more to offer from outsiders other than business opportunities, even if somewhat we don’t have lots to offer with regards to nature or natural beauty spots or tourism destination. Let’s take Cagayan de Oro City music. What if Davao City has produced the Freestyle and Make Your Mama Proud (MYMP) bands, with the talented people we have in our City of Golden Friendship, we can breed artists; in fact, we have already bred our own kind of artists. No, I’m not talking about Bulua scandal or Xavier scandal, or other scandals we can count our fingers on, they were not art anyway.

Let’s take this new band who is launching its first album entitled “Love Without Logic”, they call themselves the “Drizzle”, but they are not drizzling with talent, they are pouring it in. They are one of the new bands that hit the mainstream music scene that is often if not always ruled by imperial Manila. And all the five members of the band are from Cagayan de Oro City, three of them are even graduates of Xavier University namely: Edith “Vivi” Viduya, Jr., Frederico “Bong” Flores and Wilbert Tan. The other two are Mario “Maya” Reyes and John Gado. With their unified goal of playing edgy pop music together, the group decided to pack their things to try their luck in Manila to share their unique sound to all of the country. And fortunately, inked a three-year contract with Galaxy record.

Launching their first album in Cagayan de Oro City, the band will be performing at the new Pulse Live Music Venue (formerly Excite) on February 3, 2007 at 6:00 in the evening. This will be their first performance back to Cagayan de Oro City after recording their first album. Let us not be stingy with our support to our new pride of Cagayan, nay, let us be there to welcome them and be proud of them as we are proud to be a Cagay-anon. This is not a paid advertisement, this a public notice of what we as Cagay-anons are capable of. (For comments and/or violent reactions e-mail me at coi_416@hotmail.com) (Written January 9, 2007 and published by Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro)

Source (http://northernmindanao.com/?p=270)

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Para sa mga nagiging OA na reaction ng ibang mga forumers regarding the personal view of the writer - Hala, sulatan nyo siya at magpaka-violente kayo dahil lang may personal siyang opinyon na di nyo nagustuhan!!!:bash:

dapat sa CdeO thread po ito para alang gulo..:)

bai, i think alingatong meant no harm. he was just posting a decent article. no need to react with hostility.

anyway, it would be great that a railway system will be implemented in mindanao. this is a sign of progress and prosperity. seriously, this will entice foreign investors to flock our island, to think that it will start constructing from iligan to cdeo. :) :banana: :banana:

^^You're right @dark_knight_detectve. My only intent was to provide those forumers with unsual mental ability the "right tree to bark at" instead of barking like a mad dog. Kaya nga naka-bold yong address ng writer. Eh ano ba masama doon? Pinoy talaga o. tsk tsk tsk. :ohno:

^^You're right @dark_knight_detectve. My only intent was to provide those forumers with unsual mental ability the "right tree to bark at" instead of barking like a mad dog. Kaya nga naka-bold yong address ng writer. Eh ano ba masama doon? Pinoy talaga o. tsk tsk tsk. :ohno:


ano daw? :rofl:

^^Sabi ko na nga ba?!! Ayon sapol!!! Galing ng ability to draw distinction.

Next in line: Am I right or you are wrong? :lol:

eh bago ang lahat, saan mo nga ba nakuha yung linyang yun? hehe

Govt urged to prepare for deported Filipinos from Sabah

By Jerome Aning
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 19:24:00 07/12/2008


MANILA, Philippines -- A migrant workers affairs group Saturday called on the government to ready its reintegration plan in place for thousands of returning Filipinos as the Malaysian government and state officials of Sabah gear up for a massive crackdown on illegal workers.

The Blas F. Ople Center said a special fund would be needed by both the Philippine embassy in Kuala Lumpur and the local governments in Mindanao to pay for the transportation, food, and temporary lodging of Filipinos returning from Sabah. Most of the returnees hail from Sulu, Tawi-Tawi, Basilan, and the three Zamboanga provinces.

“Whether a trickle or a flood, what is certain is that Filipino workers without proper documentation would soon be sent home,” the BFO Center executive director Susan Ople said in a statement.

The center said the government should have a tracking system in place to ensure that these returning Filipinos are able to ease their way into the mainstream.

There should also be a mechanism, it said, where human trafficking victims who are sent home can be identified and helped through counseling and the filing of cases against their illegal recruiters.

“In the absence of clear and viable alternatives, these returnees may be left with little choice but to return illegally to Sabah or join the rebels and bandits hiding in the jungles of Mindanao,” Ople warned.

Citing news reports, the center said the Sabah-based Federal Special Task Force have announced that around 250 Filipinos were held at the Menggatal temporary detention center last Tuesday prior to deportation via a ferry that would bring the workers to Zamboanga from Sandakan.

The task force also said that it aimed to deport around 25,000 illegal migrants this year. Filipinos and Indonesians represent the biggest number of undocumented workers in Sabah. Malaysia deported nearly 19,000 illegal migrants from Sabah last year.

The center said it was informed that the Philippine embassy and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Malaysia have has agreed to conduct regular consultations to ensure the humane treatment as well as safe and orderly exit of affected Filipinos.

The embassy confirmed, however, that the immigration crackdown will take place, according to Ople.

The center said that from January to May 2008 and from Sabah's capital city Kota Kinabalu only, around 9,670 illegal foreigners have been deported to their home country. Out of this number, 6,925 were Filipinos and 2,335 were Indonesians. From 1990 to 2007, 298,601 illegal migrants were deported; that included 161, 704 Filipinos.

“It’s best to draw up a reintegration program now before more Filipinos are sent home,” Ople added.

The Philippines has a long-standing but dormant claim over Sabah, where Filipinos from Mindanao have been traveling to and fro for centuries.

inquirer.net (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20080712-148075/Govt-urged-to-prepare-for-deported-Filipinos-from-Sabah)

;22537700']eh bago ang lahat, saan mo nga ba nakuha yung linyang yun? hehe

It's actually a classic line for selected few. :lol:

It's actually a classic line for selected few. :lol:

siguro nga :lol: sobrang selected few nyahahahahahahaha

;22537880']siguro nga :lol: sobrang selected few nyahahahahahahaha

And you're just too perfect to be one of the selected few. :cheers:

Am I right or you are wrong? Bark! Bark! Bark! Barking up the wrong tree. Nyahahhahhahhaha :lol: