Italians to invest in 5 provinces in 2010



MANILA, Philippines—Developer ItalPinas Inc. is pouring in hundred millions of investment in five provinces in the country this year by constructing eco-friendly buildings.

Romolo Nati, chief executive officer of ItalPinas, said his company already started the construction of a ten-story condominium in Cagayan De Oro City which is expected to be completed in 14 months or by early 2011.

The more than 1,000-square meter property in Cagayan has a total investment of P180 million and the first Green building to be constructed in Asia and in the entire province of Mindanao.

Nati said his company is also targeting to build the same facility in Palawan, Mindoro, General Santos, and Davao, which shows great potential for property development.

Asked why his company has chosen the provinces instead of Metro Manila, Nati said Metro Manila is already congested.

“We did a market survey [before we started the project] and we like Cagayan de Oro because it has higher middle class market, not to mention its fast-growing economy,” Nati said.

”We are not into Metro Manila because our idea is to focus in the provinces,” he added.

According to Nati, since their units are sold lower than P3 million, more Filipinos are expected to buy condo units whose designs are tailored in Europe. Another plus factor for ItalPinas buildings, he said, is that they can produce they own energy through the use of a special solar panel “to maximize and optimize energy use.”

“Our goal is to reduce energy consumption…. Our building will save around 33 percent of energy,” he said.

Nati said his company targets the overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) market and the migrants abroad.

Currently, there are over eight million OFWs employed in 194 countries and majority of them are in the United States, Middle East, Canada, Hong Kong, and in Europe.

ItalPinas is a partnership between an Italian firm and the Constellation Energy Corp. headed by its chairman Jose P. Leviste Jr.

Nati said that for future projects, the company plans to enter into joint venture agreements with other companies in the country.

ItalPinas also plans to tap local banks for their funding requirements should its other survey yield positive results.

”At present we are talking with some private investors,” Nati said adding that with the “market seems to be very good, we may not need bank financing.” [inquirer.net (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/news/breakingnews/view/20100112-246857/Italians-to-invest-in-5-provinces-in-2010)]

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A place to be in GENSAN: FAhdingding's Home sweet home! :lol:

sweet and candid shot Fahd ^^

nice and homey to be whenever one is in Gensan :)

So nakita mo na BRO? :lol:

^^now i know.. salamat fahd..:banana::lol:

Save Melai, Now Na!Kuya ORMAN

Matapos nating masalba si Jason from eviction

Muling susubukan ang Team Melason ngayong linggo

Ito ang first time na ma-nominate si Melissa

Kaya’t kailangan nating i-save ang KENGKAY NG GENSAN

Last night, lumabas na ang tunay na kulay ng mga housemates

Habang palapit na ng palapit ang pagtatapos ng PBB

Nagiging mas impersonal na ang pagno-nominate nila

Kung dati, nahihiya pa sila for nominating their c0-housemates

Now, it’s really all about surviving and being in the TOP FOUR

JOHAN nominated Paul Jake because he considers the Cebuano a threat

CATHY needs to get rid of Melai in order to win kaya expected ang decision nya

Among all the housemates, PAUL JAKE knows how to play the PBB game

Alam nyang kakampi ni Melai ang buong Pilipinas and Jason was saved because of this

And he knows what will save him from nomination by his housemates

He played the galant knight by sacrificing the HEAD-OF-HOUSEHOLD award for KATH

And that decision also earned him pogi-points from the viewers

TIBO should have learned his lesson by now

Being bossy and acting like you’re Mr. Know-It-All makes one unpopular

HERMES on the other hand has deteriorated from HOT property to COLD banana

Sumobra ang pagkahibang nya kay Cathy kaya dinedma na ang ibang kasama

MARIEL on the other hand is chilling it lately and playing safe

Sa tingin ko sinasadya nya ito habang nagkakalat ang ibang housemates nya

Lima silang nominado this week: Cathy, Tibo, Marielle, Hermes and Melai

I leave it to you, my faithful readers kung sinong gusto nyong ma-evict

But let’s save Melissa by texting BBS MELISSA

Send to 2331 for Globe, TM, Sun Cellular and Bayan Wireless Landline

Or send to 231 for Smart and Talk n Text.

Now na!

http://gandaeversomuch.com/2010/01/what-ever/save-melai-now-na/

^^vote for melai to save... to all generals tulongan natin c melai...:cheers::cheers:

Naku sa dami ng tao sa GenSan, ma save talaga si Melai... hehehe

ang buhay ng mangingisda

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ang buhay ng mangingisda

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Taiwanese corn tech eyed to boost production
By Bong S. Sarmiento

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Department of Agriculture in Central Mindanao has sought the help of Taiwanese agriculture officials to further boost corn productivity in the region, officials said Tuesday.

Tommy A. Ala, regional Agriculture director, said a Taiwanese hybrid-corn variety is being tested in demonstration farms in nearby Alabel, Sarangani to test its adaptability in Central Mindanao.

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"The trial of the Taiwanese corn variety is already in the second cropping season. So far, results are very encouraging," he said in a statement.

Recently, agriculture experts from Taiwan, headed by Jen Chyuan-Lee, director of the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center, visited Alabel town to check on the suitability of their hybrid corn variety in the region.

Lee vowed to share Taiwanese expertise and production technologies in corn farming to help the Filipino farmers become economically better.

The Taiwanese agriculture official said they are coordinating with local officials and the private sector for the propagation of the foreign corn variety in the area, as part of efforts to increase the farmers' production and income.

Nelly E. Ylanan, Department of Agrarian (DA)-Central Mindanao information officer, said their agency has been inviting investors to the agriculture sector in a bid to generate more economic activities.

Asked over the phone whether the Agriculture regional office would endorse the propagation of the Taiwanese hybrid corn variety in the area, Ylanan said that remains to be seen pending conclusive results of the testing.

"In the end, it will be the farmers who will choose what variety," she said, should the agency endorses the Taiwanese hybrid corn for cultivation in the area.

"It's the farmer's choice. The DA does not recommend," Ylanan said.

Noting that agriculture plays a major role in the economy, Ala noted that efforts and resources have been carried out to improve agricultural productivity across the country.

In the statement, the regional Agriculture executive stressed that Taiwan is performing well in agriculture that they hope to replicate to make Filipino farmers also successful.

Central Mindanao is a major corn producer in the country, with the official saying that the region ranked third nationwide in corn output in 2008.

Based on the Corn Industry Profile of Region 12, there are at least 462,617 hectares existing corn production areas in the region.

It constitutes 31 percent of the total agricultural corn area in the country pegged at 1.5 million hectares, the regional Agriculture office said.

Central Mindanao region has also the highest number of corn clusters organized, with 204 corn clusters with a minimum of 200 hectares each cluster, the briefer said.

Ala believes that Taiwanese assistance "could be one of the keys to further boost the performance of the country's corn sector."


Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on January 13, 2010.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/taiwanese-corn-tech-eyed-boost-production

Filinvest posts P850M sales in '09

REAL estate giant Filinvest Corporation has posted an increase in its earnings by 10 to 15 percent in 2009 compared with the previous year.

In a press briefing at One Oases, the first condominium project of the real estate giant in Southern Mindanao, Allan Barquilla, Filinvest manager in the region, said they have posted sales amounting to P850 million for 2009.

"It is One Oases which raked in the most number of sales," Barquilla said, adding that the sales of the condominium complex composed 20 percent of the company sales in 2009.

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At present, Filinvest has five projects in the region other than One Oasis.

Subdivision developments of Filinvest in the city range from the upscale to the more affordable ones.

Filinvest has the upscale Le Jardin development in Ma-a, which has barely 15 units left despite its hefty price range of P9,000 to P10,000 per square meter.

The Ocean Cove and Villa Merceditas developments in Dumoy, which target the middle and affordable markets respectively, have sales that are starting to peak up.

Fuente de Villa Abrille in Tulip Drive, on the other hand, has already been sold out. The Orange Grove along Diversion Road has the last 20 percent of the property still in the market.

Kembali Coast in Samal Island, the most premier project of Filinvest in the region, has nearly sold out its first phase while the second phase has already been placed in the market.

For 2010, Barquilla said that the targets have been raised by 25 percent for Mindanao, bringing an aggregate target of P2 billion sales this year.

"That will include projects in the cities of Butuan, General Santos, Cagayan de Oro, and Tagum," Barquilla said.

Watch out for 2010: FILINVEST will be in GENSAN... Soon! :banana:

^^vote for melai to save... to all generals tulongan natin c melai...:cheers::cheers:

^^dapat lng iboto si Melai kahit tga Gen San sya we are one Mindanao..help melai to be in the top

Taiwanese hybrid corn tested in Central Mindanao (http://www.bworld.com.ph/main/content.php?id=4464)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Central Mindanao has sought the help of its Taiwanese counterpart in its bid to boost corn productivity in the region, officials here said on Tuesday.

Tommy A. Ala, regional Agriculture director, said a Taiwanese hybrid corn variety is being tested in demonstration farms in nearby Alabel, Sarangani to gauge its adaptability in Central Mindanao.

"The trial of the Taiwanese corn variety is already in the second cropping season. So far, results are very encouraging," Mr. Ala said in a statement.

Recently, agriculture experts from Taiwan, headed by Jen Chyuan-Lee, director of the Food and Fertilizer Technology Center, visited Alabel town to check on the suitability of their hybrid corn variety in the region. Mr. Lee offered to share Taiwanese expertise and production technologies in corn growing to Filipino farmers.

The Taiwanese agriculture official said they are coordinating with local agriculture staff and the private sector for the propagation of the foreign corn variety in the area.

Nelly E. Ylanan, DA-Central Mindanao information officer, said they have been inviting investors in crops. Asked over the phone whether the Agriculture regional office would endorse the propagation of the Taiwanese hybrid corn variety in the area, Ms. Ylanan said that remains to be seen, pending conclusive results of the tests.

"In the end, it will be the farmers who will choose what variety," she said. "It’s the farmer’s choice. The DA does not recommend."

In the statement, Mr. Ala noted that Taiwan has been performing well in agriculture that Agriculture officials hope to import applicable practices and technologies.

Central Mindanao is a major corn producer in the country, Mr. Ala said, noting that the region ranked third nationwide, after Cagayan Valley and Northern Mindanao, in corn output in 2008. Based on the Corn Industry Profile of Region 12, there are at least 462,617 hectares of corn fields in the region.

This, in turn, constitutes 31% of the total corn area in the country pegged at 1.5 million hectares, the regional Agriculture office said.

Central Mindanao also has the highest number of corn clusters organized, with 204 corn clusters with a minimum of 200 hectares each cluster, the briefer said.

Mr. Ala said he believed that Taiwanese assistance "could be one of the keys to further boost the performance of the country’s corn sector." -- Romer S. Sarmiento

Hospital road opens; 11 million Hospital equipment delivered

You must have heard the story of how a pregnant woman gave birth inside a tricycle, while on her way to the General Santos City Hospital through Fernandez Street, the hospital road from the National Highway-Gaisano junction. The ride was so bumpy owing to the wide craters along the asphalt road causing the poor woman to have contractions, which immediately resulted to her giving birth even before reaching the hospital gates.

Whether that story is true or just one of those urban legends developed overtime, one thing is certain though. The hospital road is definitely one of GenSan’s ugliest and almost impassable city artery. Although it is the shortest route to the City Hospital (formerly called District or Emergency), drivers try to avoid it due to its moon-surface condition. The craters are wide and deep and although they are constantly filled with gravel, this solution is only temporary since rain water washes them away just as fast.

But now, we have good news for everyone. The GenSan Hospital Road or Fernandez Street is now fully concreted!

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"The newly concreted hospital road, Fernandez Street."

Finished at the cost of P6.26 million, including the construction of a drainage system, the whole concreted road measures 700 linear meters and stops right the the corner turning right to the hospital entrance and about 10 meters ahead to the GenSan City Water District Building.

Other than that, the first batch of 11 million worth of Hospital equipment from the Department of Health has arrived and turned over to city officials yesterday. This was through the initiative of Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio and Mayor Jun Acharon who were present at yesterday’s presentation of the following equipment:

1 unit Radio Fluoro X-ray 500 ma with film processor – P 4.6 million
2 units Operating Table @ P480,000 each - P 900.000
Mobile X-ray unit 300Ma - P1.56 million
For delivery anytime this month are the following:

1 unit Generator - P2.45 million
2 units Operating Room LED lights @ 785,000 each - 1.57 million

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"GENSAN CITY MAYOR JUN ACHARON, HOSPITAL EO DESIGNATE RONALD GONZALES INSPECT THE P1.56 MILLION MOBILE X-RAY WHICH WAS TURNED OVER TO THE CITY HOSPTAL AS PART OF THE 11 MILLION WORTH OF HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT FROM THE DOH."

Noteworthy is the delivery of the Generator Set within this month at because that will pave the way for the full use of the Intensive Care Unit of the GenSan Hospital. The 400 KVA genset can reportedly service a whole city block and once this happens, the hospital patients and workers can expect an uninterrupted power supply 24/7.

According to City Mayor Jun Acharon, once the ICU is operational, this strenghten’s the city’s bid to be elevated from being classified as Secondary Hospital currently to being a Tertiary Hospital.

With these in place, and many more improvements on the GenSan City Hospital coming up, we can only hope for a better services coming from them.

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SOCSARGEN COUNTY HOSPITAL has inaugurated the other day their new ICU Room!

More Hospitals in GENSAN.. Sana matuloy yung $300M Hospital ni PACMAN (Joint - Venture) at ang UST Hospital in GENSAN!

Fishing industry seeks speedy passage of Meda

MINDANAO's fishing industry has urged for the speedy approval of the Mindanao Economic Development Authority (Meda) Bill, which will become a permanent agency that will ensure the continuity of peace and development efforts in Mindanao.

The bill, which is due for a bicameral hearing this Tuesday (19 January), has been pushed in view of the need for Mindanao to catch up with the mainstream national development.

"With the passage of the bill we can be assured that a permanent body for a holistic Mindanao will be put in place," said Marfin Tan, president of the Soccsksargen Federation of Fishing Associations and Allied Industries, an umbrella organization of all the tuna industries in the Soccksargen area.

Senate Bill 3496 or Meda bill was unanimously approved on third reading on December 14, 2009 and the Senators agreed to adopt House Bill 6958, the counterpart bill approved by Congress on November 16 last year, as the final version. General provisions of the bill seek to strengthen the existing Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco) by converting it into a permanent agency.

"This kind of agency must be institutionalized for the lasting benefit of the tuna industry," Tan added, noting that Medco helped in advocating for a conducive policy and business environment for the industry and providing a strong link to the Office of the President.

He said that Medco also actively helped in actively linking Mindanao's tuna industry with counterparts in the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-the Philippines-East Asean Growth Area (Bimp-Eaga) particularly in bilateral talks.

Soccsksargen's tuna industry, were six big tuna canneries are located particularly in General Santos, provide about 120,000 jobs and accounts for the majority of the tuna production in the country. One of the top exports of Mindanao, it contributes approximately 4 percent of the country's Gross Domestic Product.

"Medco has always been there to assist the sardine industry in bringing its concerns to the immediate attention of the President, policy makers and line agencies," said Roberto Baylosis, executive vice president of the Southern Philippines Deep Sea Fishing Association, a large group of fishing operators in Western Mindanao engaged in sardine fishing and based in Zamboanga City.

"We express our unequivocal support to the Meda Bill which essentially seeks to institutionalize the present office into a permanent body that will oversee, facilitate and integrate the development of Mindanao," he said.

Baylosis said the agency has been helpful in the early resolution of the "sardine crises" in 2005 and 2008 which was triggered by the high prices of diesel fuel, as well as the acquisition of Agricultural Competitiveness
Enhancement Fund (Acef) loans to needing companies, among other policy issues.

"We need this valuable assistance to continue, thus, we need the Meda Bill to be enacted into law soonest possible," he said.

The sardine industry provides employment to approximately 30,000 families in Zamboanga City, which hosts 12 sardine canneries. The industry also includes industries like canning and processing, as well as the allied industries like fish dock handling, tin can factories, vessel drydocking and repairs, and dried fish business.

The passage of the bill at the House heralds a longed-for development after efforts in pushing for the creation of a permanent Mindanao development agency has been delayed for more than five decades. Previous advocacies for the creation of the first Mindanao Development Authority (MDA) dates back to 1960.

Senate Bill 3496 or Meda bill was unanimously approved on third reading last December 2009 and the Senators agreed to adopt House Bill 6958, the counterpart bill approved by Congress on November 2009, as the final version. (Medco)


Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on January 14, 2010.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/fishing-industry-seeks-speedy-passage-meda

I think in 5 years pwede na maging city ang POLOMOLOK.. though ang Tax base ng polomolok is heavily dependent sa DOLE... tanggalin mo ang DOLE patay ang POLOMOLOK...

pero sa nakikita ko, mabilis ang development ng POLOMOLOK the past few years..dami nagsusulputang AGRI - Industrial based Companies sa Area...

pati ALABEL, mag apply na rin for City HOOD!

ano 'to? METRO GENSAN on the rise? :lol:

I'm from Polomolok.. im currently working in cebu.. i only go home every christmas..

About being polomolok as a city, NO, i won't vote for it.. It's not that i'm selfish or having doubt that my hometown can be a city, but I LIKE IT AS IT IS NOW!.. I've heard people in our place,that the taxes collected from polomolok is enough to get a cityhood status.. does being a city really improve/help everyone, from the mayor to the farmers? or it will only improve the salaries of the business and local officials..

I've been moving around the country because of my work, but i find it amusing that polomolok is much better than toledo city, butuan city, or san carlos city (negros, pangasinan).. it's not that i love my own hometown but I compare the living condition of the people living in those cities and polomolok, polomolok has a better living condition.. they may have higher salaries, but i don't think it cope up with the living standards of their place.

As what my high school classmates who are living in manila right now, Polomolok is still the best place for retirement.. now they have bought their own homelots..


Note : tag-5 lang ang turon (banana que) sa palengke.. diri sa cebu tag 7.. (&^%*%#$^ uy!)

^^ mahal gihapun ang 7 og 5 na turon uy... diri gani gensan 3-4 pesos lang ang turon (banana que) dako pa jud! ahihihihi :P

Filinvest sees higher sales in Mindanao


DAVAO CITY -- Filinvest Land, Inc. is projecting P2 billion in sales from its nine Mindanao projects this year despite the lingering effects of the global economic downturn.

Allan J. Barquilla, Filinvest manager in the city, said the goal is roughly a fourth higher than sales generated in 2009, adding that overseas Filipino workers have remained the company’s biggest market.

Aside from its six projects in the city, the company has also ventured into the cities of Zamboanga, Butuan and Tagum. “We are very optimistic that we can top our sales projection because we will aggressively market these projects,” he said, pointing out that the company would reach out to nearby provinces.

In its effort to seize opportunities in Mindanao, the company is also planning new projects particularly in General Santos and in Koronadal cities in South Cotabato, where it has already bought properties for future development.

Aside from local agents, the company will also open more sales channels in countries where there are sizeable Filipino communities, said Geraldine C. de Gorostiza, company business development officer.

These marketing channels, Ms. De Gorostiza added, are expected to generate significant sales for the company considering that even foreign retirees have made inquiries on the company’s Kembali Coast project in the nearby “Island Garden City” of Samal.

Kembali Coast, a 50-hectare area with a kilometer-long beach front, is considered among the pioneering residential resort projects in this part of the country. Aside from residential lots, the project also has aqua sports amenities. Even retirees from Luzon have made inquiries about the project, and some have already bought lots, she added.

Filinvest’s biggest project here is One Oasis, a six-building, 800-unit condominium complex at the back of SM City Davao just outside the city proper. Mr. Barquilla said about 40% of the 240 units in the first two buildings have already been sold , particularly by those from other areas of Mindanao.

“Many of the buyers are families of students from other provinces,” he added, explaining that this has prompted the company to mount sales missions to cities as far as Butuan in Caraga and Isulan in Sultan Kudarat in Central Mindanao.

Business leaders in Mindanao earlier said the property sector is expected to perform better this year.

Roberto U. Teo, head of the city’s business promotions center, said his office has received inquiries from Manila developers on the possibility of investing in the city.

Gotianun-led Filinvest Land successfully raised P5 billion from a retail bond sale in November, with the bond issue three times oversubscribed.

Filinvest Land issued P500 million in three-year bonds at a fixed interest rate of 7.5269% and P2.5 billion in five-year bonds at 8.46%, inclusive of the full exercise of a P2-billion oversubscription option.

Filinvest Land said proceeds of the bonds would be used for the development of various mass housing projects under the company’s socialized, affordable and middle-income segments.

It will also fund various mid-rise residential building projects in Metro Manila, Cebu and Davao, as well as finance land acquisition for future development projects.

Shares in the property firm dipped to P0.93 apiece yesterday from P0.95 on Tuesday. -- Carmelito Q. Francisco[bworld.com.ph]

Wow, di lang pala sa GENSAN magkakaroon ng Filinvest projects... kasali rin ang Koronadal at Isulan!

Way to GO SocSkSarGen! Go Filinvest! :nuts:

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A place to be in GENSAN: FAhdingding's Home sweet home! :lol:

^^ How sweet.. nice cya.. :D

I think in 5 years pwede na maging city ang POLOMOLOK.. though ang Tax base ng polomolok is heavily dependent sa DOLE... tanggalin mo ang DOLE patay ang POLOMOLOK...

pero sa nakikita ko, mabilis ang development ng POLOMOLOK the past few years..dami nagsusulputang AGRI - Industrial based Companies sa Area...

pati ALABEL, mag apply na rin for City HOOD!

ano 'to? METRO GENSAN on the rise? :lol:

Dapat di sa magdali-dali ang Polomolok sa ilang cityhood application.. Coz check what happened to the 16 newly created cities. Plagued with controversies jud cya.. So dapat mga quality cities ang i-produce sa South Cotabato. :D

Cafee Firenzo to anchor new GenSan restaurant complex

If you have been a frequent traveller along the GenSan National Highway near the East Asia Royale Hotel for the past two months, you must have noticed this conspicuous presence of an establishment which is undergoing frenzied construction right beside the 18th Hole Driving Range entrance alley.

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"THIS MYSTERIOUS BUILDING ALONG THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY BESIDE THE 18TH HOLE DRIVING RANGE WILL BE GENSAN'S NEWEST DINING COMPLEX"

The two-story building, now almost nearing completion sits in a half-hectare lot beside the Mabuhay I.T. Park at the back end. Reportedly owned by a consortium led by Mitchy’s Car Accessories, Davao City’s Chimes and Davao Golden Hardware, among others, the edifice will house various dining establishments meant to cater to the AB market of Soccsksargen.

One is this is Cafee Firenzo, a Davao-based coffee shop which also has two branches in the Durian City and a branch in Tagum City. Read Davao blogger Blogie Robillo’s take on the place by CLICKING HERE. Blogalag’s blog post can be accessed by CLICKING HERE.

Other occupants of the 1480 square meter available space of the building include fine-dining restaurants to be put up by more investors from Davao.

Only one existing local GenSan restaurant will be joining them, having passed the standards and requirements of the building owners. This distinction goes to “Gusteau’s Shrimps and Crabs“, which GenSan News Online Mag featured last year. The resto is one of the many along the famous dining strip in Lagao -Tiongson Arcade. Take a bow, owner Allan Lopez.

Although we still have no idea on the identities of the other establishments in this new GenSan restaurant complex which, according to Bariles’ source, will be unveiled on April 2010, Bariles is hoping that it would include a Thai Restaurant, an authentic Japanese restaurant, a Mediterranean restaurant, a purely seafood restaurant (to cater to non-pork eaters) and a resto-bar with a nightly band.

But whether they materialize or not, and whatever new dining haunts would fill in this new GenSan restaurant complex, will surely strengthen the Tuna Capital’s bid to be the entertainment and dining capital of South Central Mindanao.

Wow, if that's the case continental dishes galore.. wohoo..:banana::banana::banana:

Dapat di sa magdali-dali ang Polomolok sa ilang cityhood application.. Coz check what happened to the 16 newly created cities. Plagued with controversies jud cya.. So dapat mga quality cities ang i-produce sa South Cotabato. :D

Na! Mas arang2 tawon ang polomolok kesa sa 16 newly - converted cities... :lol:

Na! Mas arang2 tawon ang polomolok kesa sa 16 newly - converted cities... :lol:

aggre ako dyan! nka punta na ako sa 3 na newly cities, nagulat nga ako na mas progressive pa ang polomolok eh..

aggre ako dyan! nka punta na ako sa 3 na newly cities, nagulat nga ako na mas progressive pa ang polomolok eh..

Korek! :banana:

^^di dahil sa dole wla talaga hindi talag accredit ang polomolok na maging city...

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parang dumadami na ang taxi dito sa gensan...

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parang dumadami na ang taxi dito sa gensan...

dapat lang, kay medyo nagadghan man sad ang tourists.. hehehe.. Kay medyo init man sad gud kung mag tricycle ra ka all the time.. so nice cya kung naa nay taxi.. :D

^^di dahil sa dole wla talaga hindi talag accredit ang polomolok na maging city...

Pero dami na rin pumapasok investments sa Polomolok in Agri - Industry!:banana:

dapat lang, kay medyo nagadghan man sad ang tourists.. hehehe.. Kay medyo init man sad gud kung mag tricycle ra ka all the time.. so nice cya kung naa nay taxi.. :D

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parang dumadami na ang taxi dito sa gensan...

More TAXI to come in GENSAN..Palaguin ang TURISMO ng syudad!
Paano?

Pero dami na rin pumapasok investments sa Polomolok in Agri - Industry!:banana:

^^sa bagay... pero ung ng papalakas ng polomolok ay ang dole lang...

^^ How? I-promote ang Gensan into something na uniquely or distinctly Gensan.. Like the food, scenery or the culture.. Since wla man kaayo tay natural tourism destinations, we can tap Sarangani and South Cotabato for that.. I guess Peace and order would be crucial as well.. And more Promotions for Gensan, which Manny is doing a great job by the way.. :D

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^^pwde na bah pang tourist attraction sa gensan?

^^sa bagay... pero ung ng papalakas ng polomolok ay ang dole lang...

Just wait for the awakening of POLOMOLOK as a City! :lol:

^^pwde na bah pang tourist attraction sa gensan?

aggre ako dyan! nka punta na ako sa 3 na newly cities, nagulat nga ako na mas progressive pa ang polomolok eh..

^^ I agree. Polomolok is better. Polomolok should set the standards.. By the way, pila ba ang annual income sa Polomolok? :D

^^ How? I-promote ang Gensan into something na uniquely or distinctly Gensan.. Like the food, scenery or the culture.. Since wla man kaayo tay natural tourism destinations, we can tap Sarangani and South Cotabato for that.. I guess Peace and order would be crucial as well.. And more Promotions for Gensan, which Manny is doing a great job by the way.. :D

Sakto jud ka lat..we can really tap the tourism potentials of South Cotabato and Sarangani... if Marami pupunta sa mga lugar na'to definitely their entry point is GENSAN... so it can increase the buying power in our city....

natural tourism destinations? medyo marami naman kaya lang under o undeveloped pa...hehehe! In lieu, we can create man - made tourist destinations like country clubs, amusement parks and the like... (mas maganda if joint public and private investments)

PEACE and ORDER? Given na yan! very important!

pagandahin pa mga cultural and business festivals natin like the Kalilangan, TUNA, Pasko sa GENSAN, Yaman GENSAN and etc.... mas maganda mas marami naaaattract na turista... di alive ang business climate sa syudad....hahahahaha!

More hotels, hotels, hotels para we can provide lodgings for future conventions.... Kulang talaga tayo dito eh!

and ,more night life!!!

PROMOTIONS! PROMOTIONS! PROMOTIONS!

^^pwde na bah pang tourist attraction sa gensan?

Well, if it can compete with Sinulog of CEbu, or the Dinagyang of Iloilo then why not. Pit Senyor from Cebu. It's Sinulog today here in CEbu!


Sakto jud ka lat..we can really tap the tourism potentials of South Cotabato and Sarangani... if Marami pupunta sa mga lugar na'to definitely their entry point is GENSAN... so it can increase the buying power in our city....

natural tourism destinations? medyo marami naman kaya lang under o undeveloped pa...hehehe! In lieu, we can create man - made tourist destinations like country clubs, amusement parks and the like... (mas maganda if joint public and private investments)

PEACE and ORDER? Given na yan! very important!

PROMOTIONS! PROMOTIONS! PROMOTIONS!

^^ Something man made, I like that.. More resorts and pwede cya golf courses and some extreme sports facilities.. Well-endowed man cguro ang gensan in terms of these things.. :D

^^ I agree. Polomolok is better. Polomolok should set the standards.. By the way, pila ba ang annual income sa Polomolok? :D

I don't know pila pero cge lang time will come maging city na rin ang polomolok along with alabel...

then METRO GENSAN na! :bash:

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Thnx for the pIX BRO! ^^

I don't know pila pero cge lang time will come maging city na rin ang polomolok along with alabel...

then METRO GENSAN na! :bash:

parang nanggigigil ka na sa Metro Gensan:lol:

parang nanggigigil ka na sa Metro Gensan:lol:

:lol: Why not BRO! Muzta?

^^ Metro Gensan would be nice to hear.. :D It's time to hit the streets of Cebu, Pit Senyor to all guys! :D

Nice diay ning Polomolok kay better pa man diay sa Butuan... can someone post Polomolok City? :)

I'm from Polomolok.. im currently working in cebu.. i only go home every christmas..

About being polomolok as a city, NO, i won't vote for it.. It's not that i'm selfish or having doubt that my hometown can be a city, but I LIKE IT AS IT IS NOW!.. I've heard people in our place,that the taxes collected from polomolok is enough to get a cityhood status.. does being a city really improve/help everyone, from the mayor to the farmers? or it will only improve the salaries of the business and local officials..

I've been moving around the country because of my work, but i find it amusing that polomolok is much better than toledo city, butuan city, or san carlos city (negros, pangasinan).. it's not that i love my own hometown but I compare the living condition of the people living in those cities and polomolok, polomolok has a better living condition.. they may have higher salaries, but i don't think it cope up with the living standards of their place.

As what my high school classmates who are living in manila right now, Polomolok is still the best place for retirement.. now they have bought their own homelots..


Note : tag-5 lang ang turon (banana que) sa palengke.. diri sa cebu tag 7.. (&^%*%#$^ uy!)

:lol: Why not BRO! Muzta?

okay naman, Bro. Metro Gensan will surely come....:banana:

Boom Boom Boom Gensan... Iboto nyo uli mayor nyo jan... :cheers: I'll be there on May 2010. :cheers:

Boom Boom Boom Gensan... Iboto nyo uli mayor nyo jan... :cheers: I'll be there on May 2010. :cheers:

^^ He will be running in congress na as a representative of 1st district of South Cotabato.. It's a 3-women race for the mayoralty position in Gensan.. :D

Oh yeah? wala nalang unta sya modagan pagka congressman dapat mayor lang unta gihapon para tuloy ang programs nya.

^^ He will be running in congress na as a representative of 1st district of South Cotabato.. It's a 3-women race for the mayoralty position in Gensan.. :D

Oh yeah? wala nalang unta sya modagan pagka congressman dapat mayor lang unta gihapon para tuloy ang programs nya.

I think it's his last term as a mayor and the constitution dictates that no Mayor or congressman shall serve 3 terms in a row.. So pahinga muna cya as a local executive, mag-congressman sa cya.. Kung mudaog cya.. hehehe

Ah ok.. Thanks lat. :cheers: hehehe

speaking of turista, mukhang dumadami na nga talaga siya sa GenSan...

speaking of turista, mukhang dumadami na nga talaga siya sa GenSan...

Wow, that's really great to hear.. and did i mention Accommodations...
Dapat build more hotels and other facilities that would make their Gensan experience an experience of a lifetime.. hehehehe
:banana::banana::banana:

speaking of turista, mukhang dumadami na nga talaga siya sa GenSan...

^^buti naman kung ganon... dame din me nakikita na torista... ano kay ibig sabihin nyan?
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Nice diay ning Polomolok kay better pa man diay sa Butuan... can someone post Polomolok City? :)

Layo2 pa pud ang POLOMOLOK sa BUTUAN oi... Mao ra 'to impression sa nagpost jeex! though I admit very nice ang POLOMOLOK! Malaki ang Potential!

Metro GENSAN... naiisip ko tuloy ang geography parang Metro DAVAO....

GENSAN (Central City) - Davao City
Polomolok (If it becomes a City) - Panabo City
Koronadal City - Tagum City

and do't forget Alabel and Tacurong CIty...Malaki talaga future ng METRO GENSAN! :banana:

wala pa man sad ko adto anang lugar gud... gensan lang man akong naadtu-an... kung malabyan ba ni siya kung mo adto og gensan.. kay saon man lagi nga tulog man pag byahe.. :lol: nakamata lang man gani ko pag abot na jud sa terminal... :bash:

I'm from Polomolok.. im currently working in cebu.. i only go home every christmas..

About being polomolok as a city, NO, i won't vote for it.. It's not that i'm selfish or having doubt that my hometown can be a city, but I LIKE IT AS IT IS NOW!.. I've heard people in our place,that the taxes collected from polomolok is enough to get a cityhood status.. does being a city really improve/help everyone, from the mayor to the farmers? or it will only improve the salaries of the business and local officials..

I've been moving around the country because of my work, but i find it amusing that polomolok is much better than toledo city, butuan city, or san carlos city (negros, pangasinan).. it's not that i love my own hometown but I compare the living condition of the people living in those cities and polomolok, polomolok has a better living condition.. they may have higher salaries, but i don't think it cope up with the living standards of their place.

As what my high school classmates who are living in manila right now, Polomolok is still the best place for retirement.. now they have bought their own homelots..


Note : tag-5 lang ang turon (banana que) sa palengke.. diri sa cebu tag 7.. (&^%*%#$^ uy!)

Di rin ako agree d2...nka punta na rin kc ako ng butuan city eh. kng sabagay point of view lang naman ni vladimir un. :lol:. i don't know about the other two cities that he mentioned coz i've never been there.:lol:

Di rin ako agree d2...nka punta na rin kc ako ng butuan city eh. kng sabagay point of view lang naman ni vladimir un. :lol:. i don't know about the other two cities that he mentioned coz i've never been there.:lol:

He is speaking of "LIVING CONDITION..." Anyway, kahit yun SUBJECTIVE!!!! :bash:

Di rin ako agree d2...nka punta na rin kc ako ng butuan city eh. kng sabagay point of view lang naman ni vladimir un. :lol:. i don't know about the other two cities that he mentioned coz i've never been there.:lol:

Immediate Neighbor yan ng GENSAN in the Northwest... First Municipality madaanan mo after GENSAN via Korondal City...!

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Polomolok is a 1st class municipality of South Cotabato, Philippines. Situated between General Santos City and Tupi, it has a population as of 2007 census of 131,436 people in 22,492 households. Polomolok is home to Dole Philippines, the biggest pineapple plantation in the world. The town of Polomolok has a potential to become a city.

History

Naming
In the early years, the place where the Poblacion is presently situated was known for its abundance of wild life. The name Polomolok was derived from the B’laan term “FLOMLOK’ which means hunting grounds.[1]
There were no roads and the lowlanders befriended the B’laan highlanders and utilized them as guides. Aside from a rich hunting ground, Polomolok had so many creeks with free flowing cool and clear water coming from the hillsides.

Settlement
The place encouraged foreigners to settle in this place. One of them was a Japanese trader Zenjiro Takahashi and his B’laan wife. They began clearing the area and planted agricultural crops. Not long after, some of the Christians came to settle and started to clear the area.
On November 2, 1940, Polomolok was officially opened for settlement and known as POLOMOLOK SETTLEMENT DISTRICT. Atty. Ernesto Jimenez was appointed as its first overseer. He was responsible for the allocation of farm lots. On August 21, 1957, the Municipality of Polomolok was created by virtue of a Presidential Executive Order No. 264 signed by His Excellency, President Carlos P. Garcia.
On September 10, 1957, It started functioning as a regular and independent municipality as a 6th class municipality. The local officials were appointed by the President. Its first appointed Mayor was Datu Badong Nilong.
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Development

From 1957 to 1963, the progress of this town was still very slow. Fields have always been green, harvest bountiful but farm products had low market value and circulation of cash was rather slow. Then came a breakthrough, when the largest pineapple company, the Dole Philippines, Inc. was planted and inaugurated on December 7, 1963. Since then Dolefil has been the big goose that lay golden eggs for this town.
In the year 1964, Atty. Tomas Bayan was elected mayor together with Vice Mayor Conrado Delfin and eight councilors.Following him was the late Barney L. French who was then elected Mayor in 1968 with Vice Mayor Lilia Matullano. His mayorship lasted for 13 years and during that time Polomolok was move to second class municipality.
In the year 1980,substantial developments had been introduced in the municipality in terms of agricultural, infrastructure and industrial endeavors. This was the time that Polomolok became the 1st class municipality.
Today, under the new administration of Mayor Engr. Isidro D. Lumayag and Vice Mayor Ligaya R. Orbesido together with their 8 kagawads gear up to lead their people out of poverty and get them firmly in the road to progress.


Major Products



Pineapple Harvesting near Dole Station 3 Barangay Palkan, Polomolok, South Cotabato
[edit]Pineapple Production
Dole Philippines Incorporated is the largest industrial firm involved in growing, processing and exporting of fresh and canned pineapple. As of 2004, the area planted to pineapple is 15,507.872 hectares with an average production volume of 31.94 metric tons per hectare. This industry, which is situated at Barangay Cannery Site, generates about 6,000 jobs at present. It is considered as the biggest taxpayer in the municipality.
[edit]Corn Production
Corn is the second most grown crop in the municipality. Data from the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist revealed that for the year 2003 there are 3,931 hectares or 13.46% of the total cultivated land agricultural lands were devoted to corn. About 1,236 hectares of which are planted to traditional corn seeds at average production of 3.20 MT/hectare and 2,695 hectares are planted to hybrid corn at average production of 4.0 MT/ hectare. The major producers are Barangay Klinan 6, Glamang, Landan, Silway 8 and Upper Klinan. About 30% of populace adopt corn as their staple food. Table 16 shows the Area Planted and Production of Corn by Barangay.
[edit]Rice Production
Rice is also one of the major crops in the municipality. 70% of the total population has rice as their staple food. Office of the Municipal Agriculturist reported that for the year 2006, 445 hectares were utilized for rice production, of which only 300 hectares are irrigated, 45 are lowland, and 100 are upland. Irrigated areas are planted 2.5 time a year while rainfed and upland are planted only once. “Gintoang Masaganang Ani Program” Program targets for the average production of rice at about 4.5 MT, for irrigated, 3 MT for lowland and 1.5 MT for upland. This target was met by the farmers this year because of rice diseases and pest infestation.
Rice production of rice are not enough to supply the demand of the rice eating populace. Rice supply in the municipality depends on other rice producing areas in the region .
[edit]Asparagus Production
The record of the Department of Agriculture shows that as of 2006, the total area planted with asparagus is 1,435.52 hectares. Plantations of this crop are in Barangay Sulit, Sumbakil, Crossing Palkan, Bentung, Lapu, Pagalungan, Lumakil, Rubber and Magsaysay. Farmer growers have access to the export market due to contract agreement with Marsman-Drysdale Agri-Ventures and Tropifresh. The surplus are sold in the local market and diversifically used as supplements for cattle fattening.
[edit]Vegetable Production
Vegetables grow well in Barangay Palkan, Kinilis, Maligo, Sumbakil and Koronadal Proper where the climate is cool and the soil is fertile. However, the farmers cannot really produce in large volume due to financial constraints and unstable prevailing market prices of vegetables.
[edit]Livestock and Poultry Production


The Polomolok Public Market (14May2009)
Livestock and poultry production has increased tremendously in the past years. This is partly due to the municipality’s climate and terrain which is ideal for livestock and poultry production. The land area devoted for agri-livestock production is 80 hectares or 0.27 percent of the total agricultural land.
For the year 2006, the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist reported that there are 322,628 heads of livestocks and poultry raised in the municipality. Poultry has the most number of heads at 271,420 where 3,639 are layers, 17,852 are backyard, and 249,929 are commercial under contract growers scheme with different Agri-business firms such as RFM, Vitarich, and Swift followed by swine with 23,719 heads which 10,970 are backyard and a total of 15,113 are raised commercially, and cattle with 24,491 heads where 2,065 are backyard and a total of 22,426 heads fattened in the cattle farms of Montery and DEALCO.
Supply of livestock in the municipality is insufficient due to shipment of livestock which are raised commercially to other parts of the country leaving the backyard raisers to support the local market. The municipality still depend on supplies coming from other areas in the province.
[edit]Education

[edit]Mt. Matutum Christian School(MMCS)
Located at Cannery Housing, Cannery Site, it offers Nursery to Primary Education.
[edit]San Lorenzo Ruiz Academy of Polomolok(SLRAP)
Located at Valencia Site,An Academy founded by the Marist Brothers (Managing the Notre Dame of Dadiangas University and Notre Dame of Marbel University) was established in 1968 and was turned over in Mahintana Educational Foundation Services Inc. The Academy offers secondary education.It is to be said the "Home of the Champions" and "The Makers of Intelligent Students". During the 2007 National Career Assessment Examinations one of their students garnered the most high score in South Cotabato and was able to join the "ELITE CLUB of 99+" of the Department of Education. The school is the top 2 best performing school in the province during the NCAE 2008. In Present, their Principal is Ms. Medy G. Lamboso.
[edit]Matutum View Baptist Academy (MVBA)
Located at Octavio Village, Cannery Site, it offers Primary to Secondary education. In present, their Principal is Ms. Pilar A. Onggao.

[edit]Notre Dame-Siena College of Polomolok(ND-SCP)
Located at Brgy. Poblacion, is a College Institution managed by the Dominican OP-Siena Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. The college offers a complete Pre-School, Grade School and High School education and a selected College education programs as follows:
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (BSCS)
Bachelor of Elementary Education (BEEd) major in Content Areas, Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) major in Business Management; Human Resource Development Management; Marketing Management
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (BSEn)
Bachelor of Secondary Education (BSEd) Major in English, Math, Physical Science, Filipino
Bachelor of Arts major in English (AB ENGLISH)
[edit]Other Known Schools
Polomolok National High School(PNHS)
Pablo Valencia National High School
Schola de San Jose(SdSJ)
Poblacion Polomolok National High School(PPNHS)
Christian School of Polomolok(CSP)
Polomolok Central Elementary School(PCES)
Silway-8 National High School(S-8NHS)
Silway-8 Elementary School(S-8ES)
General Santos Academy(GSA)
Upper Klinan National High School(UKHS)
Upper Klinan Central Elementary School(UKCES)
Sulit National High School(SNHS)
Dole Cannery Central Elementary School(DCCES)
Dole Philippines School(DPS)
Southern Baptist School of Polomolok (SBSP)
Better Educational System and Training School (BEST School)
[edit]Tourism

[edit]Mount Matutum


Mt. Matutum
The municipality’s most imposing landmark and is one of the favorite climb destination in SOCKSARGEN area.
Mt Matutum is a steep mountain located within Barangays Kinilis, Landan, Maligo and Palkan of the Municipality of Polomolok in South Cotabato Province. A recent forest cover survey reported that the forest stands on Mt Matutum are found at 1,290 to 2,270 m, and are therefore all montane in type. Mt Matutum has a forest reserve of 14,000 ha, of which c.3,000 ha. is reported to still be primary forest.[3]
Mt. Matutum Forest and Natural Park will soon be the habitat of captive-bred Philippine eagle after the Philippine Eagle Foundation (PEF) considered the suitability of Matutum for the experimental release of the world renowned Philippine national bird.
[edit]Salkak Cave
A place where nature lovers will experience the adventure of caving from stalactites and stalagmites to the cool springs and the fresh mountain breeze outside.
The cool spring of Natures Bounty and Spring Hill Resort manifest beauty and comfort in the coolness of its water during summer. These 2 medium resort is frequented by people from the Upper Valley and Sarangani Province.
[edit]Dole Cannery
For tourists, Dole Cannery the vast pineapple and asparagus plantation is a scenario worth reminiscing.
[edit]Dole Kalsangi Club House
For the food gourmet, Dole Kalsangi Club House offers Western and Asian cuisine and drinks “ a la garde”.
[edit]Kalsangi Golf Course
Golf course at Kalsangi offers the aficionados a drive to conquer the 18th hole without miss or “puree”.
[edit]Trappistine Monastery
The Trappistine Sisters Monastery in Landan is also a place of worship and spiritual renewals. It is visited by pilgrims and benefactors within the country and abroad.
[edit]Esguerra Farm
The development of the vast Esguerra Farm in Kawit, Maligo as an eco-tourism area is another attraction. It is in this area where the flora and fauna could be easily revived through the active participation of NGO’s, PO’s and the full support from the municipal government.
[edit]Durian Garden atbp.
Durian Garden is located in Brgy. Sulit along the national highway. the garden has 85% of Durian Trees and 15% of Exotic Flowers that you can only find here. Durian Garden has also a mini zoo and a pool. it can also be used as a retreathouse by its tranquil and serene environment.Durian Garden was featured in Rated K.
Festivals
The municipality of Polomolok celebrates the two festivals:
Pinyahan Festival at Brgy. Cannery, Polomolok
FlomLok Festival whole Polomolok

so pag galing ka ng Digos, madaanan ba yang mga yan? kse sa sobrang hayyyy ng daan papuntang gensan kaya pipikit nalang ang mata :lol: parang roller coaster ang dating... but really enjoying kay daghan mo syagitttt... :hilarious

He is speaking of "LIVING CONDITION..." Anyway, kahit yun SUBJECTIVE!!!! :bash:

Yup! ur right..:)

so pag galing ka ng Digos, madaanan ba yang mga yan? kse sa sobrang hayyyy ng daan papuntang gensan kaya pipikit nalang ang mata :lol: parang roller coaster ang dating... but really enjoying kay daghan mo syagitttt... :hilarious

Di mo cya madadaanan kng galing digos....kng sa koronadal city ka dadaan madadaanan mo ang polomolok.

Wala akong ibang dadaan kse kundi Digos lang.. kse from Davao to Digos ako eh... I have relatives in Polomolok... kung may time ako baka mapuntahan ko sila.. hehehe

Di rin ako agree d2...nka punta na rin kc ako ng butuan city eh. kng sabagay point of view lang naman ni vladimir un. :lol:. i don't know about the other two cities that he mentioned coz i've never been there.:lol:

:-) Sa walay pabor pabor... I vote for polomolok kay its well connected to its neighbors and i dont think it floods as much as butuan does.

so pag galing ka ng Digos, madaanan ba yang mga yan? kse sa sobrang hayyyy ng daan papuntang gensan kaya pipikit nalang ang mata :lol: parang roller coaster ang dating... but really enjoying kay daghan mo syagitttt... :hilarious

No! Sa kabilang side ang Polomolok! If your going to davao di mo madaanan Polomolok.... Don't worry jeex, di na rough road ang GENSAN - DAVAO highway kay karon fully - cemented na jud xa! :lol:

Caico’s Grill & Resto

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Caico’s Grill and Resto is a newly opened rave bar in General Santos City. It debuted during the first week of May 2009. The ground floor is a fine dining area, while the second floor is a cozy bar offering the popular drinks as well as a mix of filipino and mexican cuisine.
At Caico’s, you’ll surely enjoy a easy going ambiance, good food, nature, and great music.
CONTACT DETAILS:
Caico’s Grill & Resto
Dacera Swimming Resort Compound
Mabuhay Road, General Santos City

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Nice place!!:cheers::cheers:

One Oasis Davao, a best seller for Filinvest
by Prix D. Banzon

Davao City (15 January) -- One Oasis Davao, a walk-up condominium consisting of six medium rise buildings (MRBs) of five floors each which Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) constructed at Ecowest Drive, Ecoland, Davao City turned out best seller with units in Building A, all taken in less a month last year.

FLI Davao manager Allan Barquilla said the 120 units in the first completed building were all sold out in July 2009.

Business development officer Geraldine de Gorostiza of One Oasis Davao said they did not expect buying to be that fast but it only indicated that the Davao market was indeed ready for this.

"Buyers are now shifting into owning properties with more sophistication that is close to the city yet the price is still affordable," she said.

She attributed the increase in sales of their condo units to the location even as she said that they deliver what they promise as to kind and quality and the period of construction.

She said of the six MRBs, two were completed in 2009 with the third building almost completed as of this time. The construction of the other buildings will be the focus this year although they are considering changes from five to ten floors in the fifth and sixth buildings.

With capital expense at P1.5 billion the timetable for the completion of the six buildings is on 2013 and by that time all the units are sold, she said.

The Davao One Oasis is an Asian Tropical-inspired community. Only 35 percent of the 2.3 hectares will be used for the building sites and the rest are open spaces for the first class amenities of club house, swimming pool, parks and playground. It is a fully-secured community with 24-hour guarded access gates.

The buildings have stairways at both ends and an elevator. All units will have an assigned laundry area at the roof deck while parking lots at the ground floor and storage area at the basement are available for sale on a first come first served basis.

Gorostiza said that of the total number of buyers, 40 percent are from out-of-town, 30 percent overseas Filipino workers and 30 percent Davao buyers.

She said most of the out of town locators are those with children studying here. The site is near offices, schools, churches, clinic, commercial establishments and accessible to public transportation along Quimpo Boulevard.

Barquilla meanwhile said that their focus this year is on the MRBs and he said in the pipeline is another condominium project along Ma-a in a 1.3-hectare property which they target to finish construction in 2011.

On the other hand Barquilla is optimistic of their good performance this year considering that 2009 was a better year than 2008 noting a 15 percent increase of their gross sales against 2008 or about P850 million in estimate making them still No. 1 in the island of Mindanao among property developers. Corporate wide he said Davao is even ahead than Cebu in terms of sales.

The projects in Davao other than One Oasis consist of medium and high-end subdivisions namely Le Jardin, Fuente de Villa Abrille, Orange Groove, Ocean Cove and Kembali Coast.

With their target to be higher than what they had in 2009, he said they need to expand their market reach and will develop more sales channels for the OFWs and a more aggressive marketing in Davao City.

He said they also have projects in other parts of Mindanao like in Butuan, Cagayan and Zamboanga and will also consider areas like General Santos City and Surallah for their future projects.

On the other hand, Barquilla said their beach resort residences in Kembali Coast located at the Island Garden City of Samal is an attraction also to buyers in Manila and Filipinas married to foreigners.

He said the Phase 1 of the project is all sold out and the construction for the 2nd phase is ongoing this year. It is a Balinese theme development in a 50 hectares property in Kaputian, Samal with lot size of 1,000 square meters designed to give residents exclusivity and privacy they desire.

It also offers buyers the city's highest elevation that boasts of majestic view of both the sea and the entirely exhilarating island. It has a 1.8 km beach line and a pristine swimming pool that stretches to the beach front. It also houses an aqua sport shop that offers day rental and tutorial programs.

Enthusiast can do skiing, wake boarding and knee boarding where some branded sports facilities are available. It also has Canadian banana boats and Australian kayaks. Kembali Coast residents are serviced by 30-seater speed boat that will ferry them to and from the resort to Davao City. (PIA) [top]

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Saudi government willing to finance Mindanao railway project
Written by Bong D. Fabe / Correspondent
Sunday, 17 January 2010 18:53

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Saudi government has expressed willingness to fork out at least $1.3 billion to start the construction of the ambitious Mindanao railway project that will link key urban centers in the island.

Guiling Mamondiong, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) undersecretary for rails, said that among the parties they’ve contacted for possible loans to finance the project such as Poland, Spain, Japan and South Korea, the Saudi Fund for Development has emerged as the most likely source of funds.

“One possible party is the Saudi Fund for Development. They’ve expressed willingness [to finance] this project,” he said. “They’re just awaiting the National Economic and Development Authority’s approval of the feasibility study for the project’s phase one so there’s a possibility that they will fund the entire project.”

Mamondiong said that once given the go signal, the Mindanao Railway System (MRS) will be operational five years from start of construction.

Party-list Rep. Ariel Hernandez of Anak Mindanao said the MRS is a very good complement to the party-list’s objectives of boosting Mindanao’s development, equity and peace as it will provide Mindanaoans with a fast, efficient and cost-effective integrated public transport system vitally needed by the island.

“Once realized, a railway system in Mindanao will boost tourism and business, as well provide our farmer brethren with an efficient and fast transport system to market their produce, thereby uplifting their economic conditions,” Hernandez said.

The MRS is an ambitious project listed as a priority infrastructure project of the Arroyo administration.

It was started during the Ramos administration when it was eventually shelved, but was again revived by the short-lived Estrada presidency. Until now, the project has failed to take off from the drawing boards because of lack of a funding advocate.

Only when Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (CDO, Second District, PMP) championed the MRS did government officials initiated the processes to make it a reality.

Rodriguez filed House Bill 1855 creating the Mindanao Railways Corp. (MRC) to manage the MRS.

He said the government had already earmarked P10 million for the office of the MRC.

The MRS is made up of a network of railways linking Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City up to Zamboanga City, and to the Agusan and Surigao provinces. It also has extensions to the cities of Davao and General Santos.

Rodriguez had earlier asked the DOTC to finish the MRS feasibility study in four months from the original 10 months so that the National Economic and Development Authority can immediately study it for implementation before the elections.

Construction of the first phase of the MRS project covering the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan stretch is being prioritized because it is an industrial and economic corridor.

The project’s first phase costs $1.3 billion, Mamondiong said, explaining that it was stretched to 124 kilometers from the original 120 kms because “four municipalities—Linamon in Lanao del Norte and Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan in Misamis Oriental—were included.”

Saudi government willing to finance Mindanao railway project
Written by Bong D. Fabe / Correspondent
Sunday, 17 January 2010 18:53

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—The Saudi government has expressed willingness to fork out at least $1.3 billion to start the construction of the ambitious Mindanao railway project that will link key urban centers in the island.

Guiling Mamondiong, Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC) undersecretary for rails, said that among the parties they’ve contacted for possible loans to finance the project such as Poland, Spain, Japan and South Korea, the Saudi Fund for Development has emerged as the most likely source of funds.

“One possible party is the Saudi Fund for Development. They’ve expressed willingness [to finance] this project,” he said. “They’re just awaiting the National Economic and Development Authority’s approval of the feasibility study for the project’s phase one so there’s a possibility that they will fund the entire project.”

Mamondiong said that once given the go signal, the Mindanao Railway System (MRS) will be operational five years from start of construction.

Party-list Rep. Ariel Hernandez of Anak Mindanao said the MRS is a very good complement to the party-list’s objectives of boosting Mindanao’s development, equity and peace as it will provide Mindanaoans with a fast, efficient and cost-effective integrated public transport system vitally needed by the island.

“Once realized, a railway system in Mindanao will boost tourism and business, as well provide our farmer brethren with an efficient and fast transport system to market their produce, thereby uplifting their economic conditions,” Hernandez said.

The MRS is an ambitious project listed as a priority infrastructure project of the Arroyo administration.

It was started during the Ramos administration when it was eventually shelved, but was again revived by the short-lived Estrada presidency. Until now, the project has failed to take off from the drawing boards because of lack of a funding advocate.

Only when Rep. Rufus Rodriguez (CDO, Second District, PMP) championed the MRS did government officials initiated the processes to make it a reality.

Rodriguez filed House Bill 1855 creating the Mindanao Railways Corp. (MRC) to manage the MRS.

He said the government had already earmarked P10 million for the office of the MRC.

The MRS is made up of a network of railways linking Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City up to Zamboanga City, and to the Agusan and Surigao provinces. It also has extensions to the cities of Davao and General Santos.

Rodriguez had earlier asked the DOTC to finish the MRS feasibility study in four months from the original 10 months so that the National Economic and Development Authority can immediately study it for implementation before the elections.

Construction of the first phase of the MRS project covering the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan stretch is being prioritized because it is an industrial and economic corridor.

The project’s first phase costs $1.3 billion, Mamondiong said, explaining that it was stretched to 124 kilometers from the original 120 kms because “four municipalities—Linamon in Lanao del Norte and Tagoloan, Villanueva and Jasaan in Misamis Oriental—were included.”


Let's all support this project coz it's long overdue.. It's about time to connect the cities of Mindanao and hopefully Gensan will be included in that connection.. :D

^^I'm supporting it all the way!:D

Let's all support this project coz it's long overdue.. It's about time to connect the cities of Mindanao and hopefully Gensan will be included in that connection.. :D

^^hope this will happen na not lang in the dreams... this support given by Saudi Government is a sign that they are willing to help the Mindanaon people...

^^I'm supporting it all the way!:D

Sana tuloy na tuloy na to.. Kasi sayang talaga..

INSHAALAH!!! :smug:

^^gusto kong magtravel sa Mindanao via train:D

high speed train ba to?? :D Sorry I don't know anything about trains and all that stuff..

^^ Honestly taga-Gensan ako bt i've never been to these places.. Hmmm.. It's good to know that we have these in our city.. And more to come.. sana..

high speed train ba to?? :D Sorry I don't know anything about trains and all that stuff..

basta one thing is sure, travel time will be cut short by half basta meron ng RAILWAY system dito sa MINDANAO!

ala SHINKANSEN? why not! :nuts:

GenSan ulit ako bukas! hehehe

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ang ganda ng rooms. idol!!!! :applause: :applause: :applause:

^^minsan nalang ako ng paramdam dito... kc my work na me... sa kcc lang naman... pasiglahin pa tung gensan thread mga generals...

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^^minsan nalang ako ng paramdam dito... kc my work na me... sa kcc lang naman... pasiglahin pa tung gensan thread mga generals...

^^Naks naman.. congratulations ha.. :D

^^minsan nalang ako ng paramdam dito... kc my work na me... sa kcc lang naman... pasiglahin pa tung gensan thread mga generals...


Asa ka assign KCC Bro? :banana:
CONGRATULATIONS!

FYI: Gi demolish na yung old structures between DRIXIE POPS Mart ug BRIDGESTONE sa may National Highway Near JOLLIBEE...

Baka may soon U/C doon! Wheeee!

Asa ka assign KCC Bro? :banana:
CONGRATULATIONS!

FYI: Gi demolish na yung old structures between DRIXIE POPS Mart ug BRIDGESTONE sa may National Highway Near JOLLIBEE...

Baka may soon U/C doon! Wheeee!


Really?? Wow, another reason to be excited. National Highway is getting to be a prime spot for development.. I can't wait to see another tarp being displayed there with the rendering.. :D

Really?? Wow, another reason to be excited. National Highway is getting to be a prime spot for development.. I can't wait to see another tarp being displayed there with the rendering.. :D

bitaw lat basta may demolition...naa jud na construction soon! hahahaha!
BOOMING JUD NATIONAL HIGHWAY karon!

bitaw lat basta may demolition...naa jud na construction soon! hahahaha!
BOOMING JUD NATIONAL HIGHWAY karon!

Dapat ang national highway jud ilang unahon coz major thoroughfare jud baya cya sa city. Unsa balita sa Queen Tuna Park? Last visit nako, which happens to be night time, last month, daghan batang tun-og.. hadlok..

GenSan ulit ako bukas! hehehe

maayo pa ka. sige lang uli.. :(

Dapat ang national highway jud ilang unahon coz major thoroughfare jud baya cya sa city. Unsa balita sa Queen Tuna Park? Last visit nako, which happens to be night time, last month, daghan batang tun-og.. hadlok..

According kay Mayor, mao daw na iya last project before xa mag step down as GENSAN Mayor! we'll see soon! January pa lang naman!

Ton - ug mo lang ting!

Oi mas maganda gawin ng 6 lanes ang National Highway!

According kay Mayor, mao daw na iya last project before xa mag step down as GENSAN Mayor! we'll see soon! January pa lang naman!

Ton - ug mo lang ting!

Oi mas maganda gawin ng 6 lanes ang National Highway!

AS in? naa na silay plans to make it 6 lanes na ang NationaL hIGHWAY?

AS in? naa na silay plans to make it 6 lanes na ang NationaL hIGHWAY?

I dont know! Wish ko lang yun! :lol:

South Cotabato sets P766-M for public services, dev’t programs

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – The provincial government of South Cotabato has allocated some P766 million for the implementation of various continuing local government services and programs for this year.

South Cotabato Gov. Daisy Avance-Fuentes said the appropriation was based on the annual executive budget for 2010 that was approved and endorsed for funding last month by the 13-man provincial board.

The governor said the general public services and development projects components received the bulk of this year’s budget by cornering at least 55 percent of the total appropriation.

She said general public services received an allocation of P242.5 million or 31.6 percent of the budget while the development projects component got P195.6 million or 25 percent.

Fuentes said it was followed by the approved P168.7 million budget for social services, P122 million for economic services and P39 million for other initiatives.

But she said the approved budget was reduced by at least P984,036 from the original proposed appropriation and P833,636 from the Annual Investment Plan (AIP).

She said the items affected by the budget cuts were the P150,000 allotted under the General Fund, P350,000 for the educational assistance under the local government’s Development Alternative Framework or Project DAF and P483,636.00 for the purchase of animal feed requirements of the provincial government’s Animal Production and Processing Center.

Members of the provincial board cited that the budget cuts and the approved items in the budget have properly complied with the provisions of Section 324 of Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Act of 1991.

The board said it based the budget’s approval on the available sources of funds such as the real property taxes, non–tax revenues and external sources, including the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and the local government’s share from the revenues generated by Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations.(PNA)
LDV/AVE

South Cotabato sets P766-M for public services, dev’t programs

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – The provincial government of South Cotabato has allocated some P766 million for the implementation of various continuing local government services and programs for this year.

South Cotabato Gov. Daisy Avance-Fuentes said the appropriation was based on the annual executive budget for 2010 that was approved and endorsed for funding last month by the 13-man provincial board.

The governor said the general public services and development projects components received the bulk of this year’s budget by cornering at least 55 percent of the total appropriation.

She said general public services received an allocation of P242.5 million or 31.6 percent of the budget while the development projects component got P195.6 million or 25 percent.

Fuentes said it was followed by the approved P168.7 million budget for social services, P122 million for economic services and P39 million for other initiatives.

But she said the approved budget was reduced by at least P984,036 from the original proposed appropriation and P833,636 from the Annual Investment Plan (AIP).

She said the items affected by the budget cuts were the P150,000 allotted under the General Fund, P350,000 for the educational assistance under the local government’s Development Alternative Framework or Project DAF and P483,636.00 for the purchase of animal feed requirements of the provincial government’s Animal Production and Processing Center.

Members of the provincial board cited that the budget cuts and the approved items in the budget have properly complied with the provisions of Section 324 of Republic Act 7160, or the Local Government Act of 1991.

The board said it based the budget’s approval on the available sources of funds such as the real property taxes, non–tax revenues and external sources, including the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) and the local government’s share from the revenues generated by Government-Owned and Controlled Corporations.(PNA)
LDV/AVE

wala kaayo taga Marbel nga forumer dinhi sah? I'm just wondering kay dako man sad ang Marbel.. :D And i've heard a lot of positive things going on sa Marbel..

wala kaayo taga Marbel nga forumer dinhi sah? I'm just wondering kay dako man sad ang Marbel.. :D And i've heard a lot of positive things going on sa Marbel..

di lang sguro sila awake sa existence sa SSC! :lol:
hahay! kamingaw jud ani na thread.... BIBO unta ang ang SOcSkSarGEn pero gamay ra naga post! :bash:

di lang sguro sila awake sa existence sa SSC! :lol:
hahay! kamingaw jud ani na thread.... BIBO unta ang ang SOcSkSarGEn pero gamay ra naga post! :bash:

double-time na lang sa pag-post fhadz para bibo ang posting:)baka lurkers lang kasi muna ang ang ibang tagaSocsargen:lol:

According kay Mayor, mao daw na iya last project before xa mag step down as GENSAN Mayor! we'll see soon! January pa lang naman!

Ton - ug mo lang ting!

Oi mas maganda gawin ng 6 lanes ang National Highway!

pero may provision naman yung highway para gawing 6 lanes kasi sobrang lapad pa nung shoulder.... sana soon pero dapat unahin nila yung circumferential road from katangawan to apopong kasi yung apopong to airport patapos na eh.... and sana from airport to fishport lagyan din....

Top 30 Philippine Cities according to Income in 2010 (in thousand pesos)

1. Quezon City (Metro Manila) – P9,042,876
2. Makati (Metro Manila) – P8,308,262
3. Manila (Metro Manila) – P6,309,862
4. Pasig (Metro Manila) – P4,377,611
5. Davao City – P3,279,863
6. Cebu City – P2,938,270
7. Caloocan (Metro Manila) – P2,682,815
8. Paranaque (Metro Manila) – P2,246,421
9. Pasay (Metro Manila) – P2,239,910
10. Taguig (Metro Manila) – P2,006,728
11. Zamboanga City – P2,004,040
12. Muntinlupa (Metro Manila) – P1,949,529
13. Mandaluyong (Metro Manila) – P1,888,315
14. Valenzuela( Metro Manila) – P1,571,950
15. Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) – P1,452,191
16. Marikina (Metro Manila) – P1,440,384
17. Las Piñas (Metro Manila) – P1,339,279
18. Calamba (Laguna) – P1,338,300
19. Batangas City (Batangas) – P1,335,253
20. Antipolo (Rizal) – P1,277,213
21. Iloilo City (Iloilo) – P1,162,912
22. Puerto Prinsesa (Palawan) – P1,158,317
23. Iligan (Lanao del Norte) – P1,081,773
24. General Santos (South Cotabato) – P1,075,419
25. Olongapo (Zambales) – P1,039,921
26. Bacolod (Negros Occidenal) – P961,734
27. San Juan (Metro Manila) – P913,502
28. Baguio (Benguet) – P907,130
29. Butuan (Agusan del Norte) – P879,633
30. Angeles (Pampanga) – P797,846

*Source: 2008 FY Annual Financial Report, Commision on Audit
COA usually takes a couple of months to audit and gather the financial reports of all government agencies and another couple months before it is released online for public viewing, which explains the delay.

http://www.pueblophilippines.com/top-philippine-cities-by-income-in-2010

credits to chymera00

^^
I think that should be for 2008, not 2010.

Oi mas maganda gawin ng 6 lanes ang National Highway!

^^oo nga fahd maganda gawing 6 lanes ang national highway at lagyan ng center iland para maganda tingnan.. pati na rin sa makar road...

double-time na lang sa pag-post fhadz para bibo ang posting:)baka lurkers lang kasi muna ang ang ibang tagaSocsargen:lol:

baka nga siguro.. Pero they should sign up and let their voices be heard.. Para maka meet up na ang mga tga-socsargen forumers. :D :D

Top 30 Philippine Cities according to Income in 2010 (in thousand pesos)

1. Quezon City (Metro Manila) – P9,042,876
2. Makati (Metro Manila) – P8,308,262
3. Manila (Metro Manila) – P6,309,862
4. Pasig (Metro Manila) – P4,377,611
5. Davao City – P3,279,863
6. Cebu City – P2,938,270
7. Caloocan (Metro Manila) – P2,682,815
8. Paranaque (Metro Manila) – P2,246,421
9. Pasay (Metro Manila) – P2,239,910
10. Taguig (Metro Manila) – P2,006,728
11. Zamboanga City – P2,004,040
12. Muntinlupa (Metro Manila) – P1,949,529
13. Mandaluyong (Metro Manila) – P1,888,315
14. Valenzuela( Metro Manila) – P1,571,950
15. Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) – P1,452,191
16. Marikina (Metro Manila) – P1,440,384
17. Las Piñas (Metro Manila) – P1,339,279
18. Calamba (Laguna) – P1,338,300
19. Batangas City (Batangas) – P1,335,253
20. Antipolo (Rizal) – P1,277,213
21. Iloilo City (Iloilo) – P1,162,912
22. Puerto Prinsesa (Palawan) – P1,158,317
23. Iligan (Lanao del Norte) – P1,081,773
24. General Santos (South Cotabato) – P1,075,419
25. Olongapo (Zambales) – P1,039,921
26. Bacolod (Negros Occidenal) – P961,734
27. San Juan (Metro Manila) – P913,502
28. Baguio (Benguet) – P907,130
29. Butuan (Agusan del Norte) – P879,633
30. Angeles (Pampanga) – P797,846

*Source: 2008 FY Annual Financial Report, Commision on Audit
COA usually takes a couple of months to audit and gather the financial reports of all government agencies and another couple months before it is released online for public viewing, which explains the delay.

http://www.pueblophilippines.com/top-philippine-cities-by-income-in-2010

credits to chymera00

Wow! Thnx for the posts BRO! GAling ng Iligan.... Surpassed na nya ang GENSAN! Karapat - dapat yang ICLAP - CLAP!

Ang CDO 1.4B lang ba ang income for 08? parang napakaliit ata? :bash:

Top 30 Philippine Cities according to Income in 2010 (in thousand pesos)

1. Quezon City (Metro Manila) – P9,042,876
2. Makati (Metro Manila) – P8,308,262
3. Manila (Metro Manila) – P6,309,862
4. Pasig (Metro Manila) – P4,377,611
5. Davao City – P3,279,863
6. Cebu City – P2,938,270
7. Caloocan (Metro Manila) – P2,682,815
8. Paranaque (Metro Manila) – P2,246,421
9. Pasay (Metro Manila) – P2,239,910
10. Taguig (Metro Manila) – P2,006,728
11. Zamboanga City – P2,004,040
12. Muntinlupa (Metro Manila) – P1,949,529
13. Mandaluyong (Metro Manila) – P1,888,315
14. Valenzuela( Metro Manila) – P1,571,950
15. Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) – P1,452,191
16. Marikina (Metro Manila) – P1,440,384
17. Las Piñas (Metro Manila) – P1,339,279
18. Calamba (Laguna) – P1,338,300
19. Batangas City (Batangas) – P1,335,253
20. Antipolo (Rizal) – P1,277,213
21. Iloilo City (Iloilo) – P1,162,912
22. Puerto Prinsesa (Palawan) – P1,158,317
23. Iligan (Lanao del Norte) – P1,081,773
24. General Santos (South Cotabato) – P1,075,419
25. Olongapo (Zambales) – P1,039,921
26. Bacolod (Negros Occidenal) – P961,734
27. San Juan (Metro Manila) – P913,502
28. Baguio (Benguet) – P907,130
29. Butuan (Agusan del Norte) – P879,633
30. Angeles (Pampanga) – P797,846

*Source: 2008 FY Annual Financial Report, Commision on Audit
COA usually takes a couple of months to audit and gather the financial reports of all government agencies and another couple months before it is released online for public viewing, which explains the delay.

http://www.pueblophilippines.com/top-philippine-cities-by-income-in-2010

credits to chymera00

^^ hala noh, medyo layo-layo pa ang Gensan sa rankings.. Pero ok cya coz naa cya sa top 50.. :D

^^ hala noh, medyo layo-layo pa ang Gensan sa rankings.. Pero ok cya coz naa cya sa top 50.. :D

Top 30 lat! :lol:
Pero medyo duda ko sa figures sa nag post ani ba kay naa mga discrepancies between his figures ug ang figures sa official website sa COA!

Just don't know! Anyhow, if this is true... CONGRATULATIONS to all Cities...
Clap! Clap! din ako for ILIGAN! They perform very well in the FY 2008.... :cheers::cheers:

Top 30 lat! :lol:
Pero medyo duda ko sa figures sa nag post ani ba kay naa mga discrepancies between his figures ug ang figures sa official website sa COA!

Just don't know! Anyhow, if this is true... CONGRATULATIONS to all Cities...
Clap! Clap! din ako for ILIGAN! They perform very well in the FY 2008.... :cheers::cheers:

HAHAHA. my apologies, top 30 diay.. Bitaw oi, at the end of the day it's always good to know how other Mindanao cities are also doing.. :D

HAHAHA. my apologies, top 30 diay.. Bitaw oi, at the end of the day it's always good to know how other Mindanao cities are also doing.. :D

5 Cities in Mindanao are included in the top 30!:banana:

^^
And one representative of Mindanao in the Top 5. ;)

^^
And one representative of Mindanao in the Top 5. ;)

That's DAVAO! nice! nice! nice!

Look at this report:

Here are the results of the latest income and expenditure data for Philipine Cities in the Annual Financial Report by the Commission on Audit (CoA). Shown below is the “total income” and corresponding rank among other provinces, “total expenses,” “net income,” and “income growth.”

Income and Expenditure of Philippine Cities (in thousand pesos)
Cities Income Rank Expenses Net Growth
Alaminos 264,800 83 223,785 41,015 2%
Angeles 797,846 29 806,236 -8,390 13%
Antipolo 1,277,213 19 978,010 299,203 16%
Bacolod 961,734 25 817,440 144,294 9%
Bago 457,134 46 405,015 52,119 11%
Baguio 907,130 27 767,987 139,143 -5%
Bais 294,861 77 264,148 30,713 -1%
Balanga
Batangas City 1,335,253 18 1,088,834 246,419 10%
Bayawan 424,260 52 346,211 78,049 2%
Bayugan 405,151 55 165,790 239,361 234%
Bislig
Bogo 198,937 102 114,106 84,831 94%
Butuan 879,633 28 663,059 216,574 8%
Cabanatuan
Cadiz 441,707 49 391,602 50,105 6%
Cagayan de Oro 1,452,191 14 1,079,383 372,808 13%
Calamba 1,338,300 17 1,093,517 244,783 15%
Calapan 324,957 68 291,188 33,769 9%
Calbayog
Caloocan 2,682,815 6 1,971,205 711,610 9%
Candon
Canlaon 215,233 100 207,240 7,993 -1%
Cauayan 373,972 59 344,593 29,379 3%
Cavite City 243,475 94 197,929 45,546 2%
Cebu City 2,938,270 6 1,735,335 1 21%
Cotabato City
Dagupan 457,465 45 388,959 68,506 7%
Danao 361,726 63 283,845 77,881 14%
Dapitan 302,186 76 254,302 47,884 4%
Dasmariñas
Davao City 3,279,863 5 3,076,401 203,462 4%
Digos 387,438 58 353,490 33,948 2%
Dipolog 366,186 61 358,378 7,808 9%
Dumaguete
El Salvador 169,724 103 87,462 82,262 204%
Escalante 251,752 91 224,876 26,876 5%
Gapan 256,373 89 218,824 37,549 4%
General Santos 1,075,419 23 872,528 202,891 20%
Gingoog 411,585 54 321,559 90,026 5%
Guinhulngan 510,354 38 224,557 285,797 141%
Himamaylan 316,348 72 203,641 112,707 4%
Iligan 1,081,773 22 883,935 197,838 19%
Iloilo City 1,162,912 20 967,133 195,779 13%
Iriga 257,222 87 250,152 7,070 9%
Isabela 242,819 95 196,774 46,045 2%
Kabankalan 485,408 42 407,206 78,202 -2%
Kidapawan 428,914 50 370,867 58,047 17%
Koronadal 369,818 60 301,712 68,106 -11%
La Carlota 252,167 90 231,048 21,119 10%
Lamitan 239,542 97 118,875 120,667 244%
Laoag 361,170 64 323,532 37,638 9%
Lapu-Lapu
Las Piñas 1,339,279 16 1,251,322 87,957 5%
Legazpi 493,780 40 408,081 85,699 19%
Ligao 278,620 81 179,043 99,577 1%
Lipa 782,590 30 556,336 226,254 22%
Lucena
Maasin
Makati 8,308,262 2 5,144,358 3,163,904 2%
Malabon 713,730 32 660,561 53,169 8%
Malaybalay
Malolos 423,406 53 377,717 45,689 13%
Mandaluyong 1,888,315 12 1,803,360 84,955 5%
Mandaue 557,237 36 292,261 264,976 -26%
Manila 6,309,862 3 5,769,084 540,778 -7%
Marawi 310,193 75 213,656 96,537 7%
Marikina 1,440,384 15 1,036,453 403,931 10%
Masbate City 260,293 85 192,000 68,293 8%
Mati 444,694 48 325,178 119,516 180%
Meycauayan 569,970 35 377,327 192,643 16%
Muñoz 226,552 98 148,930 77,622 4%
Muntinlupa 1,949,529 11 1,869,980 79,549 21%
Naga 489,803 41 397,037 92,766 6%
Navotas 494,403 39 391,715 102,688 46%
Olongapo 1,039,921 24 778,869 261,052 14%
Ormoc
Oroquieta 243,681 93 247,461 -3,780 4%
Ozamiz 364,900 62 363,079 1,821 13%
Pagadian
Palayan 163,207 104 148,681 14,526 9%
Panabo 427,134 51 342,769 84,365 3%
Parañaque 2,246,421 7 1,954,689 291,732 7%
Pasay 2,239,910 8 1,656,418 583,492 15%
Pasig 4,377,611 4 2,942,717 1,434,894 13%
Passi 319,106 70 212,124 106,982 21%
Pateros 110,554 105 108,999 1,555 13%
Puerto Princesa 1,158,317 21 1,165,667 -7,350 5%
Quezon City 9,042,876 1 5,532,007 3,510,869 10%
Roxas 320,521 69 258,953 61,568 3%
Sagay 388,787 57 339,994 48,793 -7%
Samal 280,031 80 265,503 14,528 0%
San Carlos, Pangasinan 338,085 66 257,064 81,021 8%
San Carlos, Negros Occidental 449,423 47 356,552 92,871 5%
San Fernando, La Union 314,851 73 280,697 34,154 1%
San Fernando, Pampanga 314,851 73 280,697 34,154 1%
San Jose 336,463 67 291,204 45,259 4%
San Jose del Monte
San Juan 913,502 26 662,330 251,172 25%
San Pablo
Santa Rosa
Santiago 714,936 31 487,436 227,500 11%
Silay 316,490 71 289,232 27,258 8%
Sipalay 272,979 82 241,957 31,022 -8%
Sorsogon City 345,332 65 313,431 31,901 1%
Surigao City 475,598 44 432,845 42,753 7%
Tabaco 256,814 88 162,667 94,147 9%
Tacloban
Tacurong 260,120 86 198,197 61,923 4%
Tagaytay
Tagbilaran
Taguig 2,006,728 9 1,683,350 323,378 23%
Tagum 629,079 33 475,182 153,897 19%
Talisay, Negros Occidenal 291,363 78 248,782 42,581 6%
Talisay, Cebu
Tanauan 556,925 37 369,310 187,615 26%
Tandang 241,662 96 119,606 122,056 213%
Tangub 222,491 99 205,405 17,086 11%
Tanjay 263,393 84 217,430 45,963 4%
Tarlac City 602,829 34 507,295 95,534 1%
Toledo
Trece Martires 250,065 92 217,788 32,277 5%
Tuguegarao 395,248 56 250,024 145,224 7%
Urdaneta 481,510 43 397,003 84,507 -2%
Valencia
Valenzuela 1,571,950 13 1,353,416 218,534 5%
Victorias 289,604 79 233,051 56,553 3%
Vigan 201,625 101 179,799 21,826 2%
Zamboanga City 2,004,040 10 1,356,901 647,139 42%

* Source: 2008 FY Annual Financial Report, Commision on Audit
COA usually takes a couple of months to audit and gather the financial reports of all government agencies and another couple months before it is released online for public viewing, which explains the delay.

mataas din naman ung growth ng gensan 20%, pero ang zamboanga humataw ng gus2 42%. wow :banana:

mataas din naman ung growth ng gensan 20%, pero ang zamboanga humataw ng gus2 42%. wow :banana:

Congratz to ZAMBOANGA!

ung sa mga newly cities expected na tataas ang IRA nila. kaya nasa more than 100% ung growth nila. laki pala tlaga ng tulong kapag naging city ang isang lugar kaya dapat maging city na ang polomolok at alabel.

ung sa mga newly cities expected na tataas ang IRA nila. kaya nasa more than 100% ung growth nila. laki pala tlaga ng tulong kapag naging city ang isang lugar kaya dapat maging city na ang polomolok at alabel.

If they are able to comply with the requirements... WHY NOT?!? :banana:

5 Cities in Mindanao are included in the top 30!:banana:

There are six.
Davao
Zamboanga
Cagayan de Oro
Iligan
General Santos
Butuan

5 Cities in Mindanao are included in the top 30!:banana:

^^atleast nasa top 30 ung mga Cities ng Mindanao....

Humahataw tlga ung Davao City, Zamboanga City, cagayan de Oro, Iligan and General Santos an Butuan City...mga Highly Urbanized City and major Cities in Mindanao...Hataw na hataw....

Davao and Cebu the only non-Metro Manila cities making it to the Top Ten. There should be more decentralization to even out income distribution.

There are six.
Davao
Zamboanga
Cagayan de Oro
Iligan
General Santos
Butuan

I stand corrected there! thnx BRO!
Yes nasa top 30 ang 6 HUCs ng MINDANAO!

Davao and Cebu the only non-Metro Manila cities making it to the Top Ten. There should be more decentralization to even out income distribution.

^^believe me sa Davao nag nasa top pa ng Cebu

GenSan eyes P110-M revenue from business registrations, renewals
Philippines News Agency (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=254163)


GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Jan. 21 (PNA) – The city government here has set a target of some P110 million for its collections from renewals of business licenses and registration of new businesses in the city for this year.

City Treasurer Rodilon Lacap said such target was based on their assessment on the performance of local businesses last year and the foreseen growth of the area’s business sector within the next 12 months.

“The collection target (for business licenses) is on annual basis and I’m sure we will be meeting that mark,” he said.

Last year, he said the local government set a target collection of close to P100 million from local business registrations and renewals and they were able to surpass such mark before the year ended.

Lacap said their initial assessment for this year showed that more new business have been set up so far for various trading ventures, banking and financing.

The city government opened its one-stop action center at the city hall last January 4 to facilitate the renewal and registration of business licenses.

As of Wednesday, the one-stop action center already accommodated more than a thousand businesses and collected some P30 million in various fees.

The one-stop documentation for business renewals and registrations usually run for two weeks but the city council extended it until January 31.

Marcelino Dospueblos, city administrator for finance, said the city council endorsed the extension of the registration period to allow to other businesses, especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to comply with such regulation.

He said they earlier sought for the extension since the initial registration period was shortened by the holidays. With the approval of the extension, Dospueblos said they intensified their information campaign in the city to encourage business owners to avail of the services of the one-stop action center.

“We expect the bulk of the business registrations and renewals to come by the end of the deadline so we’ve been campaigning among business owners to register early to avoid paying the penalties and surcharges if they fail to meet the deadline,” he said. (PNA)
FFC/AVE

Isla Jardin del Mar, Glan’s newest white beach resort opens

Bariles just received an invitation from the owners of Sydney Hotel and Isla Parilla to the “soft opening” of their newest baby – the Isla Jardin Del Mar, a beach resort at Gumasa, Glan, Sarangani Province on Saturday, January 23, 2010.

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"THE PICTURE FILE OF THE INVITATION TO THE ISLA JARDIN DEL MAR SOFT OPENING OF JANUARY 23, 2009"

Situated at what was once a secluded cove along the shorelines of Gumasa, right after the property of the Salazars and the Adarna’s, the whole resort occupies a total of 34 hectares, have of which have earmarked for development. Isla Jardin Del Mar which literally means “Island Garden of the Sea” in Spanish is managed by Charlemagne “Wanchin” Tan-Delfino. She gushes about how the provincial Governor Migs Dominguez and Glan Municipality Mayor Yoyong Yap were instrumental in the resort’s development with their provision for a road to be built from the highway to the beach. Why that name? Because if viewed from the air, Isla Jardin del Mar looks like a “peninsula connected to a small island… with the cottages and a restaurant floating over two separate white sand bars.”, according to the Sarangani Provincial Office P.R. The P.R. continues: “The pinkish white shoreline stretches and curves 750 meters, which gives one an impression that the beachfront is part of a small island”.

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Each available airconditioned bamboo cottage with terrace and private bathroom may be rented out for P2,000 per day and is inclusive of free breakfast for two. Ten more fan-equipped cottages are cheaper at P1,500 and is good for four people. There is also a line of open cottages for those who don’t plan to stay overnite.

There is a lagoon at the other side of the road and a fish pond is being readied for fishing hobbyists. Mountain trek activities have been arranged for would-be nature enthusiasts and the views from the hills which serve as boundaries for the property should delight everyone. Just at the other side of the road is a lagoon.

“There will be crabs and a fish pond in the future so we can do fishing,” Delfino disclosed. It is a breathtaking view of a small lake and the Sarangani Bay atop the hills which serve as the boundaries for Isla Jardin Del Mar. At the beach there is a coral garden about 25 meters from the shoreline which can be enjoyed by snorkelers and divers due to this thriving school of colorful coral fish.

Watch out for a follow up article on Isla jardin del Mar, this time with more pictures. Bariles and his friends will be at the opening where a Beach Volleyball competition and an SMB Beach Party with live band await them. Yey!

Gensan Gazer Magazine Launching at Kalilangan 2010 in General Santos

Gensan Gazer, General Santos' first lifestyle, trades and travel magazine, is unveiled on the occasion of the 2010 Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City, which is held to celebrate the city's 71st Founding Anniversary.
(PRWEB) January 21, 2010 -- Gensan Gazer Magazine, General Santos' first lifestyle, trades and travel publication, will be read by the public for the very first time February 22 during the occasion of Kalilangan 2010, General Santos City's premier festival held to commemorate the city's founding by Gen. Paulino Santos 71 years ago.
Gensan Gazer Magazine, which is distributed free every month, aims to engage the city as well as the SocCSKSarGen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos) region with features showcasing its diverse culture and communities, events, places of interest, personalities, as well as trends in consumer products, music and popular literature, among others.
Gensan Gazer was originally set to debut in December 2009, but its publisher, Armanikolas Publishing, decided to move the launch to coincide with the Kalilangan Festival, in the end becoming the de facto magazine of the festival itself. The Kalilangan Festival was awarded by ATOP (Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines) as 2009's Best Tourism Event.

Gensan Gazer Magazine Launching at Kalilangan 2010 in General Santos

Gensan Gazer, General Santos' first lifestyle, trades and travel magazine, is unveiled on the occasion of the 2010 Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City, which is held to celebrate the city's 71st Founding Anniversary.
(PRWEB) January 21, 2010 -- Gensan Gazer Magazine, General Santos' first lifestyle, trades and travel publication, will be read by the public for the very first time February 22 during the occasion of Kalilangan 2010, General Santos City's premier festival held to commemorate the city's founding by Gen. Paulino Santos 71 years ago.
Gensan Gazer Magazine, which is distributed free every month, aims to engage the city as well as the SocCSKSarGen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos) region with features showcasing its diverse culture and communities, events, places of interest, personalities, as well as trends in consumer products, music and popular literature, among others.
Gensan Gazer was originally set to debut in December 2009, but its publisher, Armanikolas Publishing, decided to move the launch to coincide with the Kalilangan Festival, in the end becoming the de facto magazine of the festival itself. The Kalilangan Festival was awarded by ATOP (Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines) as 2009's Best Tourism Event.

Family Day at Robinsons launched this Sunday


In its desire to attract more customers to their fledgling mall in GenSan, effective this Sunday, January 24, 2009, and once every month thereafter, Robinsons Place General Santos will be conducting a Family Day for shoppers.

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"ROBINSONS' MONTHLY FAMILY DAY SCHEDULE"

The first Family Day this Sunday will start at 3:00pm at the Atrium or Activity Center of Robinsons. Although it doesn’t say in the poster above, the games they have prepared is open to kids and adults, since it is a “Family” Day.

Robinsons Shopping Bags will be given out to the participants as prizes for the games.

In between the games and a Magic Show will be dance numbers from local artists XB GenSan Dance Group and an exhibition round from the MTM Taekwando Jins.

All these will be happening from 3pm to 5pm so that would keep you preoccupied if you’re in Robinsons Place -GenSan this Sunday.

By the way, management has announced that its weekly regular Sunday Mass is cancelled until after the Presbyterium of the Diocese of Marbel in February 2010 where it will be taken up for approval.

Pakulo jud ROB! :lol:

^^kurek...

^^ Well, nice man ang RPG, kay dghan nice nga mga restaurants.. :D

Gensan Gazer Magazine Launching at Kalilangan 2010 in General Santos

Gensan Gazer, General Santos' first lifestyle, trades and travel magazine, is unveiled on the occasion of the 2010 Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City, which is held to celebrate the city's 71st Founding Anniversary.
(PRWEB) January 21, 2010 -- Gensan Gazer Magazine, General Santos' first lifestyle, trades and travel publication, will be read by the public for the very first time February 22 during the occasion of Kalilangan 2010, General Santos City's premier festival held to commemorate the city's founding by Gen. Paulino Santos 71 years ago.
Gensan Gazer Magazine, which is distributed free every month, aims to engage the city as well as the SocCSKSarGen (South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos) region with features showcasing its diverse culture and communities, events, places of interest, personalities, as well as trends in consumer products, music and popular literature, among others.
Gensan Gazer was originally set to debut in December 2009, but its publisher, Armanikolas Publishing, decided to move the launch to coincide with the Kalilangan Festival, in the end becoming the de facto magazine of the festival itself. The Kalilangan Festival was awarded by ATOP (Association of Tourism Officers of the Philippines) as 2009's Best Tourism Event.

^^ Wow, this is good. This is a great promotional material for Gensan.. Kudos!

Top 30 Philippine Cities according to Income in 2010 (in thousand pesos)

1. Quezon City (Metro Manila) – P9,042,876
2. Makati (Metro Manila) – P8,308,262
3. Manila (Metro Manila) – P6,309,862
4. Pasig (Metro Manila) – P4,377,611
5. Davao City – P3,279,863
6. Cebu City – P2,938,270
7. Caloocan (Metro Manila) – P2,682,815
8. Paranaque (Metro Manila) – P2,246,421
9. Pasay (Metro Manila) – P2,239,910
10. Taguig (Metro Manila) – P2,006,728
11. Zamboanga City – P2,004,040
12. Muntinlupa (Metro Manila) – P1,949,529
13. Mandaluyong (Metro Manila) – P1,888,315
14. Valenzuela( Metro Manila) – P1,571,950
15. Cagayan de Oro (Misamis Oriental) – P1,452,191
16. Marikina (Metro Manila) – P1,440,384
17. Las Piñas (Metro Manila) – P1,339,279
18. Calamba (Laguna) – P1,338,300
19. Batangas City (Batangas) – P1,335,253
20. Antipolo (Rizal) – P1,277,213
21. Iloilo City (Iloilo) – P1,162,912
22. Puerto Prinsesa (Palawan) – P1,158,317
23. Iligan (Lanao del Norte) – P1,081,773
24. General Santos (South Cotabato) – P1,075,419
25. Olongapo (Zambales) – P1,039,921
26. Bacolod (Negros Occidenal) – P961,734
27. San Juan (Metro Manila) – P913,502
28. Baguio (Benguet) – P907,130
29. Butuan (Agusan del Norte) – P879,633
30. Angeles (Pampanga) – P797,846

*Source: 2008 FY Annual Financial Report, Commision on Audit
COA usually takes a couple of months to audit and gather the financial reports of all government agencies and another couple months before it is released online for public viewing, which explains the delay.

http://www.pueblophilippines.com/top...income-in-2010


this is confusing, the heading shows 2010 yet the source is 2008 and 2010 has just started, how come they already have the financial figures...:lol:

;50617463']this is confusing, the heading shows 2010 yet the source is 2008 and 2010 has just started, how come they already have the financial figures...:lol:

i agree. confusing nga cya. If this list is indeed true, saan ang Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City and other cities in the Visayas?

:ohno::ohno: GenSan to lose P58-M from IRA due to SC ruling in favor of 16 new cities

http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7530&Itemid=50

by Allen V Estabillo/MindaNews
Saturday, 23 January 2010 21:33
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/23 January) -- The city government here stands to lose at least P58 million from its share in the Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) for local government units due to the Supreme Court’s earlier decision to uphold the conversion into a city of at least 16 towns in the country. Marcelino Dospueblos, city administrator for finance, said the figure was based on the assessed reduction of the IRA shares of 121 cities in the country as a result of the inclusion of the 16 new cities into its fold.
Before the conversion of the 16 new cities, records showed that the city government received more than P660 million in IRA share.

The IRA represents the 40-percent share of local governments from internal revenues collected by the national government.

The Department of Budget and Management released some P276 billion for the IRA share of local governments last year and vowed to increase the allocation this year to P290.6 billion or a hike of P14.6 billion.

Dospueblos admitted that the local government, which so far collects more than P260 million in local taxes and other impositions, still depends on the IRA for about 60-65 percent of its annual revenues.

But he clarified that the projected IRA cut for this year will hardly affect the operations of the city and its allocations on various priority programs and projects.

The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) had opposed the conversion of the 16 new cities, which was initially declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in November 2008.

LCP officials said the application for cityhood of the 16 municipalities should be denied as they reportedly failed to meet various requirements, specifically the provision on income that was set at P100 million.

The 16 municipalities filed a motion for reconsideration on the ruling in March 2009 but it was denied by the court the following month.

They later filed another motion that was upheld by the Supreme Court in a ruling last December 21.

Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr., League of Cities vice president, said they filed a motion for reconsideration regarding the High Court’s December ruling. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)


:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Naku! Badtrip yan sa lahat ng existing cities.... :ohno:

;50617463']this is confusing, the heading shows 2010 yet the source is 2008 and 2010 has just started, how come they already have the financial figures...:lol:

i agree. confusing nga cya. If this list is indeed true, saan ang Mandaue City, Lapu-Lapu City and other cities in the Visayas?

This figure is for 2008.... pero kahit yung mga numbers mismo are confusing... try to compare the 2008 numbers from this post to the annual report of COA for 2008 in www.coa.gov.ph

Just take the case of GENSAN and Iligan....

Sa COA website... for 2007 ahead ang GENSAN sa ILIGAN, pero sa post na'to ahead iligan sa GENSAN...
then yung numbers ng COA at ngpost nito ay iba din.....

This figure is for 2008.... pero kahit yung mga numbers mismo are confusing... try to compare the 2008 numbers from this post to the annual report of COA for 2008 in www.coa.gov.ph

Just take the case of GENSAN and Iligan....

Sa COA website... for 2007 ahead ang GENSAN sa ILIGAN, pero sa post na'to ahead iligan sa GENSAN...
then yung numbers ng COA at ngpost nito ay iba din.....

^^ So which one do we follow or believe? .. :(

Fish that drives Gensan's econ in danger of extinction

THE tuna capital of the Philippines -- this is how General Santos City is known these days. In fact, every first week of September, the people celebrate the Tuna Festival.

"It's our way of honoring the fish that drives our economy," Gregory Dominic "Jing" Velos, a staffer of the City Economic Management and Cooperative Development, said.

Aside from the much awaited Tuna Parade, there are also various activities that feature different processed tuna products and food menus around the city."

Tucked in the mouth of the Sarangani Bay on the southern edge of Mindanao, General Santos used to be a backward fishing port before foreign buyers discovered the high quality and quantity of the tuna catch in the

1970s.

A 20-year boom followed, with major canneries and export markets to Europe and the United States established.

Today, the tuna industry contributes about 60 percent to the economy of the city, generating employment for nearly 100,000 people.

Average daily storage capacity of tuna has topped 750 metric tons. So much so that in 1999, the government, with official development assistance from Japan, built a 36-hectare General Santos Fish Port Complex that

is now the country's second largest -- after Navotas.

"What makes General Santos unique is that the city is near to tuna-rich fishing grounds like Moro Gulf, Sulu Sea, Mindanao Sea and adjacent Celebes Sea," Rienje B. Andrada, a fish port staff member, explained.

"We have fair weather zone which is not normally visited by devastating typhoons or seasonal adverse weather patterns," he said.

Currently, 200 to 250 metric tons of captured tuna and tuna-like fishes are unloaded each day at the fish port, according to Andrada.

These are delivered to three major destinations: the canneries, the processors/exporters, and the local market catering the local consumers. Canned markets include Europe and North America. Locally, fresh tuna are

distributed to neighboring cities of Davao, Bukidnon, Cagayan de Oro, Surigao, and South Cotabato.

Tunas are migratory oceanic fishes, which are capable of attaining large sizes. They also include tuna-like species such as billfish, swordfish, and marlin. Tunas are fast swimmers -- they have been clocked at 70

kilometers per hour -- and include several warm-blooded species.

Unlike most fish, which have white flesh, tuna flesh is pink to dark red, which could explain their odd nickname, "rose of the sea." The red coloring reportedly comes from tuna muscle tissue's greater quantities of

myoglobin, an oxygen-binding molecule. Some of the larger species can raise their blood temperature above water temperature through muscular activity. This ability enables them to live in cooler waters and to survive

in a wide range of ocean environments.

"Tunas are our top fishery exports in terms of value," said Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III, former executive director of the Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research Development (PCAMRD). In fact, the tuna

industry is an important element in the country's economy contributing over 100,000 direct jobs, notes a PCAMRD position paper. Direct dependents include fishers, processors, canners, exporters and traders.
In the Philippines, 21 species have been recorded. "But only six species are commercially important," Guerrero said.

Also, experts classify two types of tunas: small and big.

Among the small tunas, which inhabit shallow waters, the most commercially important are the frigate tuna or "tulingan" (Auxis thazard), the eastern little tuna or "kawa-kawa" (Euthynnus affinis), and the bullet tuna

(Auxis rochei). Most of these tunas are consumed locally.

The important species among the big tunas, which can collected from deep waters, are the yellowfin tuna or "albacora" (Thunnus albacores), the big-eye tuna or "tambakol" (Thunnus obesus), and the skipjack or

"gulyasan" (Katsuwonus petamis). These are caught using commercial fishing boats with purse seines and ring nets. Small fishermen catch these species using hook and line.

The International Seafood Sustainability Foundation, which compiled a detailed scientific report on the state of global tuna stocks, reports: "Tunas are widely but sparsely distributed throughout the oceans of the world,

generally in tropical and temperate waters between about 45 degrees north and south of the equator."

"Tunas are caught throughout Philippine waters," Guerrero said, "but the most productive fishing grounds are the Sulu Sea, Moro Gulf and waters extending to the North Celebes Sea. Viable tuna fisheries also exist in

waters off Western Negros, as well as Northwestern and Southern Luzon."

General Santos City is known for the powerful swimmer yellowfin tuna, which rarely ventures into dirty and murky water, making it one of the safest fishes to eat. This species has a bright red flesh with meaty flavor. It

is so versatile that you can grill, bake, broil, or saut it.

Sashimi-grade tuna are exported to Japan, Canada, United States, Hong Kong, and Korea. These are also sold to leading hotels in Metro Manila, Cebu and other parts of the country. In the Philippines, tuna is the

main ingredient of kinilaw.

Japan and the United States are the largest consumers of tuna, using about 36 percent and 31 percent, respectively, of the world’s total catch. Tuna is highly prized in these two countries. In January 2009, it was

reported that 282 pound of bluefin tuna was sold for over $100,000 in Japan. In the United States, 83 percent of tuna are eaten for lunch.

Tuna is popular among humans because it does not have a strong fishy flavor, and consumers who do not like fish will often eat tuna. Another thing: tuna is a good source of protein, vitamins, minerals and omega-3

fatty acids.

Several studies have found that omega-3 fatty acids can lower the risk of heart disease, improve the immune system, cure varied inflammatory conditions, ease the pain caused by arthritis, and help normalize blood

pressure and cholesterol levels.

As tuna has skyrocketed in popularity, many tuna species have become overfished and are in danger of extinction. The big demand of Japanese sushi in the western world is putting pressure on tuna populations,

turning them into endangered species.

In London, for instance, many sushi restaurants serve bluefin tuna, the world's most popular fish after the cavier-producing sturgeon. The fatty underbelly of the fish, often on the menu as toro, has become Japan's

cavier and can command prices of up to US$100 a plate.

Climate change, caused by global warming, has compounded the problem. The Earth's rising temperature is driving tuna species out of the reach of fishermen. Experts surmised the warming temperature of water has

been driving tuna species deeper underwater making it difficult for fishermen to catch them.


Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on January 25, 2010.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/fish-drives-gensans-econ-danger-extinction

Wow! This is real BAD NEWS for GENSAN!

Hi, question po. Anong magandang puntahan sa GendSan kung trip niyo ay food trip? :) Miss ko na ang GenSan.

Wow! This is real BAD NEWS for GENSAN!

^^ oh no. bad news in deed.. Gensan should now diversify its economy.. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

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Just for fun Guys: Manny vs. Edward
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^^ oh no. bad news in deed.. Gensan should now diversify its economy.. :ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^hahai bad talaga... pero ok lang.. babalik din yan tuna economy ng gensan.. pansamantala lang yan.. ehh makakatulong din ang gensan sa pang paparame ng tuna...

Hi, question po. Anong magandang puntahan sa GendSan kung trip niyo ay food trip? :) Miss ko na ang GenSan.

^^kung food trip hanap mo punta ka nalang sa robinson place gensan.. marami restaurant na sosyal.. pili ka lang...:):):)

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Just for fun Guys: Manny vs. Edward
source: www.facebook.com


'LIKE IT!!!

More food trip choices pag mag open na yung building infront of MABUHAY IT PARK sa National Highway...

Visit kayo dito im sure d kayo magsisi sa ganda ang place...Ang sayasay noong opening nila...:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:

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:cheers1::lurker::horse::grouphug:ate yang nakita mo naba? Post your comment here...

Thank you.

may zip line adventure ba dito?

Visit kayo dito im sure d kayo magsisi sa ganda ang place...Ang sayasay noong opening nila...:banana::banana::banana::cheers::cheers::cheers:

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ate yang d ko pa alam if meron ZIP LINE adventure doon....

ok. balitaan mo q if meron na...hehehe! thanks doodz!

ate yang d ko pa alam if meron ZIP LINE adventure doon....

Centerpoint Band

Centerpoint Band is a band of five from General Santos City that plays modern rock music. Julius, the band leader, is on rhythm guitar; Deane on http://gensanguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:centerpoint-band&catid=32:local-news&Itemid=79lead vocals; Dwight on lead guitar; Keith on bass and Avery on drums. These long-time friends formally started as a band in 2007. The band writes and arranges its own music, individually or by collaboration. The music of Centerpoint is multidimensional yet straightforward, focusing on themes like love, everyday life and relationships. Centerpoint hopes to inspire people from all walks of life.

Centerpoint Band

Centerpoint Band is a band of five from General Santos City that plays modern rock music. Julius, the band leader, is on rhythm guitar; Deane on vocals; Dwight on lead guitar; Keith on bass and Avery on drums. These long-time friends formally started as a band in 2007. The band writes and arranges its own music, individually or by collaboration. The music of Centerpoint is multidimensional yet straightforward, focusing on themes like love, everyday life and relationships. Centerpoint hopes to inspire people from all walks of life.

..http://gensanguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:centerpoint-band&catid=32:local-news&Itemid=79

:dj:Lets support our local band...:fiddle:

Centerpoint Band

Centerpoint Band is a band of five from General Santos City that plays modern rock music. Julius, the band leader, is on rhythm guitar; Deane on http://gensanguide.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=119:centerpoint-band&catid=32:local-news&Itemid=79lead vocals; Dwight on lead guitar; Keith on bass and Avery on drums. These long-time friends formally started as a band in 2007. The band writes and arranges its own music, individually or by collaboration. The music of Centerpoint is multidimensional yet straightforward, focusing on themes like love, everyday life and relationships. Centerpoint hopes to inspire people from all walks of life.

asa sila naga-perform?? :D I would love to hear them play.. :banana:

5,000 delegates expected at PREX National Convention in GenSan!

Everything is ready for General Santos City’s hosting of the 11th PREX National Convention! This is a gathering of 5,000 of the country’s Catholic faithful who took the PREX or Parish Renewal Experience Seminar in their respective parishes.

The PREX Seminar first started in Manila in the 80s and has since spread all over the Philippines, reaching Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Parish, dowtown GenSan in 1988 and eventually, all the parishes in the Diocese of Marbel, including the most active for its number of outreaches, the Sts. Peter and Paul Parish of Barangay Lagao, GenSan.

(Trivia: The parents of Bariles were graduates of Batch #1 at OLPGV while he himself was a member of Batch #81.)

When the first PREX National Convention was started, it was meant to gather members and officers of the different PREX parishes (or parishes which conduct regular PREX seminar) to listen and learn from the talks and testimonaial speeches of invited speakers from the religious community and the laity.

The conduct of the 11th PREX National Convention in GenSan is the fruition of years of hard work of the the Kuya’s and Ate’s (as they call each other) from PREX-Lagao, which has conducted the most number of outreach PREX SEMINARS in Mindanao and the Visayas (including Cebu). They also spearhead the annual PREX Family Day where they invite all their outreach parishes from Mindanao and the Visayas.

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THE PREX CONVENTION POSTER.

Anyway, about 5,000 PREX graduates are expected to converge in GenSan for the three-day affair and the local PREX Convention Secretariat has tapped different schools in the city to serve as billeting centers for those who could not be accommodated in the hotels.

And as with past and succesful conventions in General Santos, security is very tight especially for the whole month of February 2010 where we will also be hosting the National Conventions of the Philippine Councilors League, the Population, Health and Environment, and the Rotary Clubs of the Philippines.

The theme for the 11th PREX National Convention is “The Call to Social Transformation”. Convention dates are from February 19, 20, and 21, 2010.

We will be featuring the schedule of activities here later, so please check back for updates. Thanks.

OLAER: The Premier Cold Spring Resort in GENSAN!

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^^nag iba na talaga ang olaer ngayon.... parang mas maganda na cya... pero kailangang pa talaga tuonan ng pansin na lalo pa mapaganda... like ko lang ang olaer ung napakalamig na tubig nakakawala ng pagod..

OLAER: The Premier Cold Spring Resort in GENSAN!

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Hellow.! Good morning Gensan.
Ganda ng Resort. ang linis nya!

GenSan city hospital gets P7M worth of medical equipment
by Allen V Estabillo/MindaNews
Monday, 25 January 2010 14:42

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/24 Jan) – The Department of Health (DOH) has delivered anew some P7-million worth of modern medical equipment to the newly-expanded city hospital here.
Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. said the new equipment were part of the P11-million worth of assistance package committed by the DOH this year for the city hospital’s continuing upgrading and modernization program.

The mayor said the initial delivery consisted of a unit of a Radio Fluoro X-ray 500ma with film processor worth P4.6 million, two units of operating table worth P480,000 each and a Mobile X-ray 300ma unit worth P1.56 million.

“These were among the equipment that we had prioritized to acquire as part of the hospital’s upgrading,” Acharon said.

The mayor said DOH officials are now working for the delivery of the second package, which would include a 400 KVA generator unit worth P2.45 million and two units of operating room LED lights worth P785,000 each.

Acharon said the delivery of the generator set will pave the way for the full use of the city hospital’s intensive care unit (ICU).

He said the generator unit’s capacity could reportedly assure a standby source of uninterrupted power supply for the hospital.

“The full use of the ICU will further strengthen our bid to elevate the hospital’s classification from secondary to a tertiary medical facility,” Acharon said.

To complement the hospital’s expansion, the city government completed earlier this month the concreting of the main road leading to the city hospital complex.

The project, which cost at least P6.26 million, covered the construction of a drainage system and the concreting of 700 lineal meters of the hospital road.

The local government earlier allocated some P100 million for the city hospital’s expansion and upgrading, a move supported by South Cotabato (1st District) Rep. Darlene Antonino-Custodio.

Last November, the Department of Health (DOH) released some P13.5 million to the local government to cover the construction of the hospital facade and the expansion of its emergency room and the out-patient department.

The DOH also poured in P10 million in 2008 for the initial phase of the upgrading of the hospital infrastructure, equipment and facilities and later announced another allocation of P30 million to facilitate the city government’s plan to elevate the classification of the hospital into tertiary level. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)

^^ikw ang nag kuha ng pic. fahd..?

Hellow.! Good morning Gensan.
Ganda ng Resort. ang linis nya!

wow ka-nice gud ani,sa Gensan ni mismo?clean,green and lagoon na lagoon ang dating:)dli lang jud ko resistant sa cold spring k for sure sip-on dayon ko paghuman magbabad:ohno:

wow ka-nice gud ani,sa Gensan ni mismo?clean,green and lagoon na lagoon ang dating:)dli lang jud ko resistant sa cold spring k for sure sip-on dayon ko paghuman magbabad:ohno:

Anu yun?? pwede po paki tagalog? kasi pu hindi ko sya maintindihan..
thanks.!

Guys!! OT...This may sound a bit korny...How does it sound to have SSC Team Mindanao other than SSC (city)? Been discussing this to one of SSC Team CDO a while ago and i think this is not impossible....

Anu yun?? pwede po paki tagalog? kasi pu hindi ko sya maintindihan..
thanks.!

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nagtatanong po cya kung nasa Gensan mismo ito.. Nice daw coz it's clean and green.. mahina daw ang resistance nya sa cold spring coz madali cyang sipunin.. :D
pasencya sa tagalog... but yung thought ganun. hehehe... :D :D

Mga SSC CdeO peepz, @BarPro of Davao and yours truly is starting to build a unified SSC Mindanao. I am sure each one of us wants peace. Please support us with our cause. Be one of us.

SSC Mindanao supporters from CdeO:
1. Michael_Ray
2. Adeuksom
3. regjeex - pero... hmmm

SSC Mindanao supporters from Davao

1. BarPa


I hope madayun ni mga Guys...Nindot jud ni bah..imagine, maski asa ta ad2 sa mindanao, naa tay friends/brothers from SSC? Perte jud ni ang fellowship..sa mga Party People,statesman, concerned citizens ug sa mga walay pakialam...

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nagtatanong po cya kung nasa Gensan mismo ito.. Nice daw coz it's clean and green.. mahina daw ang resistance nya sa cold spring coz madali cyang sipunin.. :D
pasencya sa tagalog... but yung thought ganun. hehehe... :D :D

ah!ok. hindi ko alam exact location nyan kasi hindi naman ako tiga gensan.
salamat pu sa translate mo sa tagalog.

Mga SSC CdeO peepz, @BarPro of Davao and yours truly is starting to build a unified SSC Mindanao. I am sure each one of us wants peace. Please support us with our cause. Be one of us.

SSC Mindanao supporters from CdeO:
1. Michael_Ray
2. Adeuksom
3. regjeex - pero... hmmm

SSC Mindanao supporters from Davao

1. BarPa


I hope madayun ni mga Guys...Nindot jud ni bah..imagine, maski asa ta ad2 sa mindanao, naa tay friends/brothers from SSC? Perte jud ni ang fellowship..sa mga Party People,statesman, concerned citizens ug sa mga walay pakialam...

Count me In!

GenSan’s city council to have new building soon
by Allen V Estabillo/MindaNews
Tuesday, 26 January 2010 13:35

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews / 25 Jan) – The city council here may finally move to its new home by February with the targeted completion of the city’s P60-million new Sangguniang Panlungsod (SP) building before the end of the month.
City engineer John Mark Reyes said the two-storey legislative building project is now on its closing stages and they are now completing the structure’s remaining finishing works.
“The building will be completed on January 28 and it will be fully opened by early February,” he said.
Reyes said City Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. initially signified to hold his last State of the City Address (SOCA) at the new SP building’s session hall on the first week of February.
Acharon, who is now on his final term as city mayor, is seeking the first congressional district seat of South Cotabato in the May 10 synchronized local and national elections.
Reyes said the new SP building features various modern amenities that would further help improve the city government’s legislative operations.
Aside from the more spacious session hall, the new building offers a bigger space for the Office of the Vice Mayor and allotted glass-paneled offices for each of the city council members.
He said the building has an expanded conference room and councilors’ lounge, where local legislators may hold their regular meetings and consultations.
Reyes said the completion of the new SP building is considered a major development for the city’s legislative department, which has been crowding the left wing of the main city hall building’s second level.
The new SP building project here was initially launched in 2005 but the construction works were stalled several times reportedly due to budgetary problems. (Allen V. Estabillo / MindaNews)

Count me In!

Sign up...thanks...hope this will be materialized..:banana::banana::banana:

Latest on SM General Santos:

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pls. donot compare polomolok to butuan city, dahil walang comparison. butuan is a highly urbanized city with a population of 310,300 and a gross income of P870 million for 2008 alone. inspite of wala kaming major factories dito, we were able to get that income. yong nagsabi na parang mas maganda ang polomolok sa butuan maybe nasa rural area sya ng butuan wala sa urban center, to the people of gensan naman, masaya kayo ngayn dahil boom daw ang economy nyo,due to the tuna industry , pero i read in the news na 1,500 ang malayoff ngayng year na ito sa mga canning factories dahil ipinagbawal na ng united nations ang mangisda sa west at south pacific due to overfishing , at 2 years daw ang banned na yan, i hope gensan will sustain its growth inspite of this bad news , i ve been to gensan last november , ngastop over lang talaga ako from cebu to see gensan, im sorry to say na yong terminal ng international airport nyo parang pinabayaan, and the taxis ang mamahal magsingil from the airport to downtown 5oo wow, sana umaksyon ang lgu nyo beacuse this will cause a bad image to gensan

Maayong Gabii General Santos and South Cotabato! Yours truly and @BarPa of Davao City have started our campaign of creating SSC MINDANAO. The primary aim of this campaign is to build camaraderie, harmony, and unify all members of Skyscrapercity Mindanao which includes all cities, provinces, and region. I am sure many of you are aware of CVCs especially between CdeO and Davao. We want to end this and transform skyscrapercity as a venue for brotherhood. Will this really work? As long as we have the support of the majority then we will consider this campaign a success. We will then have rules where everybody's voice will be heard. Let us no longer tolerate conflicts. How? Do not reinforce the negative comment posted by one member. Instead, immediately remind him to be tact and calm. Let us immediately kill the fire if we can sense that it's already there.

Please support us by putting your city and your name in the list. To all those who have already supported this campaign DAGHANG SALAMAT. To all those who have shown their interest, we truly appreciate your kind gesture. Please support this campaign by putting your city and your name in the list. Thank you and GOD bless us all.

This is the list of our supporters as of January 27, 2010 (20:28).

SSC Mindanao supporters from CdeO:
1. Michael_Ray
2. Adeuksom
3. regjeex
4. dark_knight_detective

SSC Mindanao supporters from Davao

1. BarPa

^^

2 months lang po ata ung ban sa high seas. nasa 20k daw po ata na fisherman ung maapektohan. pero pagsamantala lang naman hanggang end of february.

Sign up...thanks...hope this will be materialized..:banana::banana::banana:

HOW?

I'm from Polomolok.. im currently working in cebu.. i only go home every christmas..

About being polomolok as a city, NO, i won't vote for it.. It's not that i'm selfish or having doubt that my hometown can be a city, but I LIKE IT AS IT IS NOW!.. I've heard people in our place,that the taxes collected from polomolok is enough to get a cityhood status.. does being a city really improve/help everyone, from the mayor to the farmers? or it will only improve the salaries of the business and local officials..

I've been moving around the country because of my work, but i find it amusing that polomolok is much better than toledo city, butuan city, or san carlos city (negros, pangasinan).. it's not that i love my own hometown but I compare the living condition of the people living in those cities and polomolok, polomolok has a better living condition.. they may have higher salaries, but i don't think it cope up with the living standards of their place.

As what my high school classmates who are living in manila right now, Polomolok is still the best place for retirement.. now they have bought their own homelots..


Note : tag-5 lang ang turon (banana que) sa palengke.. diri sa cebu tag 7.. (&^%*%#$^ uy!)

pls. donot compare polomolok to butuan city, dahil walang comparison. butuan is a highly urbanized city with a population of 310,300 and a gross income of P870 million for 2008 alone. inspite of wala kaming major factories dito, we were able to get that income. yong nagsabi na parang mas maganda ang polomolok sa butuan maybe nasa rural area sya ng butuan wala sa urban center, to the people of gensan naman, masaya kayo ngayn dahil boom daw ang economy nyo,due to the tuna industry , pero i read in the news na 1,500 ang malayoff ngayng year na ito sa mga canning factories dahil ipinagbawal na ng united nations ang mangisda sa west at south pacific due to overfishing , at 2 years daw ang banned na yan, i hope gensan will sustain its growth inspite of this bad news , i ve been to gensan last november , ngastop over lang talaga ako from cebu to see gensan, im sorry to say na yong terminal ng international airport nyo parang pinabayaan, and the taxis ang mamahal magsingil from the airport to downtown 5oo wow, sana umaksyon ang lgu nyo beacuse this will cause a bad image to gensan


Excuse me lang po mga KAPATID....

Regarding both statements of Vladimir of Polomolok and Romix of Butuan... Wala naman na mention si Vladimir na mas "MAGANDA" ang Polomolok sa Butuan in terms of URBANITY... What he was trying to convey is... based on his PERCEPTION and OBSERVATION, POLOMOLOK is better than BUTUAN in terms of "LIVING CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE..." However, his claim is "UNSUBSTANTIATED" in the absence of supporting figures and facts... at best, his statement can be just regarded as a "PERSONAL OPINION" which is subjective and even debatable...

On the other side, Romix is correct that BXU and POLOMOLOK should not be compared with each other because they are not in the same classification/status.... BXU is a HUC while POLOMOLOK is just a municipality albeit being one of the "firstclass mun."

Thus in behalf of the forumers of GENSAN thread... "SORRY jud sa statment ni VLadimir kay murag natamakan niya ang sensibilities ug pride sa mga BUTUANONS specifically ROMIX..." Sorry jud BRO! Pasensya na!

Then regarding your comments about GENSAN.... Sakto jud ka BRO.... Nasa crossroads jud ang TUNA Industry karon sa GENSAN because of dwindling supply of TUNA sa Western Pacific... In fact, 2 na ka companies ang nag close because of the TUNA crisis GENSAN is facing now! But we are still optimistic that GENSAN can overcome this problem and rebound just like in the past....and will again emerge as one of the BOOMING cities in the Philippines...

Its high time for GENSAN to diversify now especially FISHING Industry consititutes 60% of the economy of GENSAN.... Just Imagine bumagsak na talaga ang TUNA Industry... Toinkz... mas malala pa mangyayari sa GENSAN kesa nung sa ILIGAN nung bumagsak ang STEEL Industry sa PILIPINAS.... We pray that masusulosyunan din 'to! GOD WILLING for the PEOPLE!

And for the airport... di jud ko mag argue nimo BRO kay in BAD state jud ang AIRPORT sa GENSAN karon.... and it's a SHAME!!!
But one good thing...the CENTRAL GOVERNMENT already allocated 121 MILLION in 2010 for the rehabilitation and modernization of the GENSAN International Airport...

And the LGU should also provide alternative transportation option for tourist in GENSAN...

for instance mag procure ang LGU ng BUS to service the tourist in GENSAN at an affordable and reasonable rate...may income pa government natin... and because of competition... bababa ang fare sa mga TAXI at mababawasan ang ABUSONG mga driver... :lol:

Padaun lang sa paglambo GENSAN and BXU!

Excuse me lang po mga KAPATID....

Regarding both statements of Vladimir of Polomolok and Romix of Butuan... Wala naman na mention si Vladimir na mas "MAGANDA" ang Polomolok sa Butuan in terms of URBANITY... What he was trying to convey is... based on his PERCEPTION and OBSERVATION, POLOMOLOK is better than BUTUAN in terms of "LIVING CONDITION OF THE PEOPLE..." However, his claim is "UNSUBSTANTIATED" in the absence of supporting figures and facts... at best, his statement can be just regarded as a "PERSONAL OPINION" which is subjective and even debatable...

On the other side, Romix is correct that BXU and POLOMOLOK should not be compared with each other because they are not in the same classification/status.... BXU is a HUC while POLOMOLOK is just a municipality albeit being one of the "firstclass mun."

Thus in behalf of the forumers of GENSAN thread... "SORRY jud sa statment ni VLadimir kay murag natamakan niya ang sensibilities ug pride sa mga BUTUANONS specifically ROMIX..." Sorry jud BRO! Pasensya na!

Then regarding your comments about GENSAN.... Sakto jud ka BRO.... Nasa crossroads jud ang TUNA Industry karon sa GENSAN because of dwindling supply of TUNA sa Western Pacific... In fact, 2 na ka companies ang nag close because of the TUNA crisis GENSAN is facing now! But we are still optimistic that GENSAN can overcome this problem and rebound just like in the past....and will again emerge as one of the BOOMING cities in the Philippines...

Its high time for GENSAN to diversify now especially FISHING Industry consititutes 60% of the economy of GENSAN.... Just Imagine bumagsak na talaga ang TUNA Industry... Toinkz... mas malala pa mangyayari sa GENSAN kesa nung sa ILIGAN nung bumagsak ang STEEL Industry sa PILIPINAS.... We pray that masusulosyunan din 'to! GOD WILLING for the PEOPLE!

And for the airport... di jud ko mag argue nimo BRO kay in BAD state jud ang AIRPORT sa GENSAN karon.... and it's a SHAME!!!
But one good thing...the CENTRAL GOVERNMENT already allocated 121 MILLION in 2010 for the rehabilitation and modernization of the GENSAN International Airport...

Kawawa naman ang Tuna industry kung di matutulungan ng gobyerno natin..:(

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9649 : AMENDING ACT OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

Republic of the Philippines

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Metro Manila

Fourteenth Congress

Second Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty eighth day of July, two thousand eight.

Republic Act No. 9649
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5412, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Sections 98 and 101 of Republic Act No. 5412, as amended, are hereby further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 98. All land of the public domain having been ceded by the national government to the City of General Santos, the city shall exercise the rights and prerogatives over such lands in the concept of a beneficial owner. The disposition of all lands of the public domain within the city shall be in accordance with the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended, and all other pertinent laws, executive issuances, rules and regulations: Provided, That all incomes and receipts derived from such disposition, administration and management of all lands of the public domain shall accrue exclusively and to be turned over immediately without need of demand to the city as provided in this Act: Provided, further, That the city government shall at all times be consulted and informed such disposition, administration and management: Provided, finally, That the city government shall consur prior to any disposition , administration and management of such public lands.”

“Sec. 101. Ownership of Waterworks, Electric Light and Power and Telephone Systems, Roads, Streets, Etc. – Any provisions of law to the contrary nothwithstanding, all existing waterworks, electric light and power, and/or telephone systems presently operated by the Municipality of General Santos shall be owned by the city, and revenues therefrom shall accrue to the general fund of the city.

“All existing municipal and provincial roads, streets, bridges, docks, piers, wharves, machineries, equipment and other public works improvements shall be owned by the city, and all the funds and assets of the Municipality of General Santos shall be owned by the city and its liabilities shall be assumed by the city, any provision of law to the contrary nothwithstanding.

“Notwithstanding the provision of Republic Act Nos. 8371, 7916 and 6657, as amended, the city government shall be informed and its concurrence shall be sought on all matters relating to lands by agencies of government concerned, which the city council deternmines for the use of the city.”

Sec. 2. Republic Act No. 5412, as amended, is hereby further amended to add a new Section 101-A to read as follows:

“Sec. 101-A. Establishment and/or operation of any form of gambling authorized under existing laws such as, but not limited to, Presidential Decree Nos. 120, 1869 and Republic Act No. 1169, as amended, and the city shall not be allowed to accept upon prior concurrence of the City Government of General Santos.”

Sec. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the date of the effectivity of this Act, all concerned agencies of the government shall submit a comprehensive and detailed report of all dispositions of public lands in the city to the City Government.

Sec. 4. The provisions of this Act rendered ineffective by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code, as amended, sprecifically paragraph (f). section 534 thereof are hereby deemed repealed and superseded accordingly.

Sec. 5. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act shall, in addition to the administrative, civil or criminal liability imposable under other existing laws, suffer the penalty of six (6) months imprisonment: Provided, That in the case of a government official or personnled, he/she shall likewise suffer the penalty of perpetual disqualification to hold public office.

Sec. 6. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

Sec. 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

Sec. 8. To effectively implement the provision of this Act, the City Council of General Santos City, in coordination with the agencies of government concerned, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the date of the effectivity of this Act.

Sec. 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

APPROVED,

(SGD) JUAN PONCE ENRILE
President of the Senate

(SGD) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES
Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill No. 6014 and Senate Bill No. 3275 was finally passed by the house of Representatives and the Senate on June 1, 2009.

(SGD) EMMA LIRIO-REYES
Secretary of the Senate

(SGD) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP
Secretary General, House of Representatives

APPROVED: (July 7, 2009)

(SGD) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines

With tuna ban, 150,000 may lose jobs

DAVAO CITY—At least 150,000 people who depend on the tuna industry in General Santos City could end up jobless as a result of a two-year ban on tuna fishing in Western and Central Pacific, a fishing magnate said.

The ban, which was decided upon by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC), started on Jan. 1 and did not exempt purse seine fishing, which is used by most of the fishermen based in General Santos City.

Marfin Tan, president of the Socsksargen Fishing Federation and Allied Industries Inc. (SFFAII), said the ban would render idle at least 200 fishing boats.

Because of the commission’s decision, apparently prompted by over-fishing of tuna, the Philippine fishing industry has projected a 20 percent drop in tuna supply in the local and world markets.

$380-M industry

The tuna industry in General Santos is valued at $380 million based on annual export figures of 400 metric tons.

An official of the US-funded Growth with Equity in Mindanao had previously estimated that 60 percent of the city’s annual tuna catch came from foreign waters.

Stanley N. Swerdloff, GEM senior fisheries advisor in 2002, said that access to tuna-rich fishing grounds in neighboring countries was important to the tuna industry in General Santos.

“Tuna is responsible for almost $1 billion circulating in the national economy, much of it goes to Mindanao,” he had said.

Disturbing

“For our projection this year, the tuna catch will lie low by 20 percent during the first quarter. Fishermen, who are affected by the closure of the high seas, will have to look for other fishing grounds to compensate their losses,” Tan said.

He said the government could still remedy the situation by forging bilateral agreements with other countries in terms of sharing the ocean’s resources.

Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretana, head of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco), said the closure of the high seas was disturbing because it would eventually hurt the economic stability of Mindanao.

“The closure will not only affect the fishermen but also auxiliary businesses related to the cannery business. On top of this, the revenue generation of the local government units concerned will also be in peril,” he said.

Leyretana said that if countries, where Filipino fishermen have ventured into, also decided to close their territorial waters, the problem would get worse.

Real motive

Tan earlier said the ban—covering areas parallel to Palau, above Papua New Guinea and below Micronesia and near the Solomon Islands—was supposedly to preserve whatever tuna is left in the seas.

But he said he suspected that it was aimed at dislodging the Philippines and other Third World countries from tuna fishing grounds.

“I suspect big countries, in the guise of conserving and preserving the remaining marine resources in the area, wanted to control the international fishing grounds because their own fishing grounds are already depleted,” Tan said.

He said Western and European countries had all the means to wrestle control of international fishing grounds.

At least 60 percent of international tuna supply comes from the western and central Pacific. Judy Quiros, Inquirer Mindanao

^^kawawa talaga... ano na kaya mang yayari sa gensan sa dadaan na araw...?? nakakatakot naman.... sana magawan ng sulosyon ang problemang ito....

2 years pala tlaga ang ban. ang 2 months pala na ban is last year that was from Aug. 1 to sept. 30, 2009. tsk tsk tsk.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9649 : AMENDING ACT OF THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS

Republic of the Philippines

CONGRESS OF THE PHILIPPINES

Metro Manila

Fourteenth Congress

Second Regular Session

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty eighth day of July, two thousand eight.

Republic Act No. 9649
AN ACT AMENDING REPUBLIC ACT NO. 5412, AS AMENDED, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF GENERAL SANTOS.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress assembled:

Section 1. Sections 98 and 101 of Republic Act No. 5412, as amended, are hereby further amended to read as follows:

“Sec. 98. All land of the public domain having been ceded by the national government to the City of General Santos, the city shall exercise the rights and prerogatives over such lands in the concept of a beneficial owner. The disposition of all lands of the public domain within the city shall be in accordance with the provisions of Commonwealth Act No. 141, as amended, and all other pertinent laws, executive issuances, rules and regulations: Provided, That all incomes and receipts derived from such disposition, administration and management of all lands of the public domain shall accrue exclusively and to be turned over immediately without need of demand to the city as provided in this Act: Provided, further, That the city government shall at all times be consulted and informed such disposition, administration and management: Provided, finally, That the city government shall consur prior to any disposition , administration and management of such public lands.”

“Sec. 101. Ownership of Waterworks, Electric Light and Power and Telephone Systems, Roads, Streets, Etc. – Any provisions of law to the contrary nothwithstanding, all existing waterworks, electric light and power, and/or telephone systems presently operated by the Municipality of General Santos shall be owned by the city, and revenues therefrom shall accrue to the general fund of the city.

“All existing municipal and provincial roads, streets, bridges, docks, piers, wharves, machineries, equipment and other public works improvements shall be owned by the city, and all the funds and assets of the Municipality of General Santos shall be owned by the city and its liabilities shall be assumed by the city, any provision of law to the contrary nothwithstanding.

“Notwithstanding the provision of Republic Act Nos. 8371, 7916 and 6657, as amended, the city government shall be informed and its concurrence shall be sought on all matters relating to lands by agencies of government concerned, which the city council deternmines for the use of the city.”

Sec. 2. Republic Act No. 5412, as amended, is hereby further amended to add a new Section 101-A to read as follows:

“Sec. 101-A. Establishment and/or operation of any form of gambling authorized under existing laws such as, but not limited to, Presidential Decree Nos. 120, 1869 and Republic Act No. 1169, as amended, and the city shall not be allowed to accept upon prior concurrence of the City Government of General Santos.”

Sec. 3. Within sixty (60) days from the date of the effectivity of this Act, all concerned agencies of the government shall submit a comprehensive and detailed report of all dispositions of public lands in the city to the City Government.

Sec. 4. The provisions of this Act rendered ineffective by virtue of Republic Act No. 7160 or the Local Government Code, as amended, sprecifically paragraph (f). section 534 thereof are hereby deemed repealed and superseded accordingly.

Sec. 5. Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Act shall, in addition to the administrative, civil or criminal liability imposable under other existing laws, suffer the penalty of six (6) months imprisonment: Provided, That in the case of a government official or personnled, he/she shall likewise suffer the penalty of perpetual disqualification to hold public office.

Sec. 6. If any provision or part hereof is held invalid or unconstitutional, the remainder of the law or the provision not otherwise affected shall remain valid and subsisting.

Sec. 7. All laws, presidential decrees, executive orders, proclamations and/or administrative regulations which are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act are hereby amended, modified, superseded or repealed accordingly.

Sec. 8. To effectively implement the provision of this Act, the City Council of General Santos City, in coordination with the agencies of government concerned, shall promulgate the necessary implementing rules and regulations within sixty (60) days from the date of the effectivity of this Act.

Sec. 9. This Act shall take effect fifteen (15) days from its publication in at least two (2) newspapers of national circulation.

APPROVED,

(SGD) JUAN PONCE ENRILE
President of the Senate

(SGD) PROSPERO C. NOGRALES
Speaker of the House of Representatives

This Act which is a consolidation of House Bill No. 6014 and Senate Bill No. 3275 was finally passed by the house of Representatives and the Senate on June 1, 2009.

(SGD) EMMA LIRIO-REYES
Secretary of the Senate

(SGD) MARILYN B. BARUA-YAP
Secretary General, House of Representatives

APPROVED: (July 7, 2009)

(SGD) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President of the Philippines


What specific provision was amended?

tha nk yuo for your comments , beacuse nakakafreak out talaga na ang butuan icompare lang s a polomolok, , ok sana kung sa gensan o sa zambo icompare , hwag na sa davao at cdo dahil iba na level nila, anyway, we hope to join gensan in the elite billionaire's club this year 2010

HOW?

Okay na @fahdingding! I already included your name. As to the latest update of this campaign, please visit Mindanao Thread. Thank you for your support. :)

tha nk yuo for your comments , beacuse nakakafreak out talaga na ang butuan icompare lang s a polomolok, , ok sana kung sa gensan o sa zambo icompare , hwag na sa davao at cdo dahil iba na level nila, anyway, we hope to join gensan in the elite billionaire's club this year 2010

huwag naman e compare sa zambo. IMO Zamboanga city is in league with cdo & dvo.

huwag naman e compare sa zambo. IMO Zamboanga city is in league with cdo & dvo.

Butuan and Gensan are even better than Zambo in some aspects IMO:)

and Zambo is also better in other aspects also ^^

Butuan and Gensan are even better than Zambo in some aspects IMO:)

Though it's an opinion but can we just avoid comparisons. This may hurt some members here. Daghang Salamat and Padayon sa pag uswag Mindanao!

tha nk yuo for your comments , beacuse nakakafreak out talaga na ang butuan icompare lang s a polomolok, , ok sana kung sa gensan o sa zambo icompare , hwag na sa davao at cdo dahil iba na level nila, anyway, we hope to join gensan in the elite billionaire's club this year 2010

huwag naman e compare sa zambo. IMO Zamboanga city is in league with cdo & dvo.

Butuan and Gensan are even better than Zambo in some aspects IMO:)

and Zambo is also better in other aspects also ^^

Though it's an opinion but can we just avoid comparisons. This may hurt some members here. Daghang Salamat and Padayon sa pag uswag Mindanao!

Basta importante... Mag - grow lahat ng cities in MINDANAO this 2010!!!
MAGANDANG GABI sa lahat ng forumers...
:lol:

Okay na @fahdingding! I already included your name. As to the latest update of this campaign, please visit Mindanao Thread. Thank you for your support. :)

Thnx BRO! SALAM!

oi EARLAT, NJ_Than, Shiela... join mo sa cause for a unified MINDANAO thread!

Basta importante... Mag - grow lahat ng cities in MINDANAO this 2010!!!
MAGANDANG GABI sa lahat ng forumers...
:lol:

oo nga, the more cities, that better! :okay:

GenSan's bike enthusiasts urge creation of bicycle lanes

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – Bicycle enthusiasts here are set to launch a signature drive to back up proposed moves for the establishment of bicycle lanes in major streets and other arteries leading to various key areas in the city.

Fr. Giovanni Ongcog, biking enthusiast and parish priest of the Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage here, said at least five local biker’s associations and bicycle clubs have agreed to lead a signature campaign in a bid to convince the city government to establish bicycle lanes and include them in the city’s traffic and road system.

He said such move is also part of their efforts to promote advocacy on the use of bicycles as an alternative transport means for health and environmental reasons.

“We need to have our own bicycle lanes to ensure the safety of bike riders and make sure that they will not disrupt the normal traffic,” he said.

The priest said they will initially come up with a proposal that will specifically lay out the proposed establishment of the bicycle lanes and convey their calls to make the city a bike-friendly locality.

He said they will later submit the manifesto, along with their bicycle lane proposal and gathered signatures, to the city council here for consideration and the enactment of the necessary legislation.

“We’re hoping our city officials will consider this proposal so we can also freely use our preferred means of transport,” he said.

Jan Ced, president of the General Santos City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, initially expressed support to the proposed designation of bicycle lanes along the city’s thoroughfares and the promotion of bicycles as an alternative means of transportation.

He said such move will help regulate the flow of traffic within the city and decongest traffic in some busy streets and routes.

Ced cited that it would also help reduce pollution from motorized vehicles and promote a cleaner environment for local residents as well as tourists and prospective investors.

“I think it’s time for us to revisit our traffic policies and come up with a comprehensive traffic management system that will include other alternative means of transport (like bicycles),” he added.(PNA)
FFC/AVE

oi EARLAT, NJ_Than, Shiela... join mo sa cause for a unified MINDANAO thread!

Yep.. I'll be visiting the Mindanao thread.. And i'll definitely join.. :D :banana::banana:

oi EARLAT, NJ_Than, Shiela... join mo sa cause for a unified MINDANAO thread!

^^ako din... join ako nyan..:banana:

Butuan and Gensan are even better than Zambo in some aspects IMO:)

and Zambo is also better in other aspects also ^^

^^yeah right Our City is differ in many aspect as well as your City has also lot of aspect na ala rin sa ibang Cities but we must not compare lagi our Cities to each others madami kc pinagka iba ang ibat-ibang Cities....

Maybe it is better to say WE Mindanaons are unite as One Mindanao...

u know during the 60s boom na boom talaga ang butuan beacuse of the logging industry, town pa siguro ang gensan that time , maraming naging milyonaryo dahil sa logging, latest models of cars nasa butuan na bago pa sa davao , butuan was ahead of cdo then, but when the logging industry collapsed, nagcollapse din ang economy ng butuan, nagsara ang mgs negosyo, yong mga dayong tagalog at batangueno nmagsibalikan sa luzon, only the pure Butuanons remain, matagl bago nakarecover ang butuan, it was a very painful experience, buti na lang caraga region was created and butuan became the regional center, naging masigla ulit ang economy and investments started pouring in , sana genssn will learn from our experience especially now that the tuna industry, a billion dollar industry, is being threatened , ngayon pa lang look for alternatives dahil whether u like it or not, mauubos talag ang supply of tuna beacues of grred and too much competition, the national government should act on this, di tulad noon na pinabayaan lang ng government ang pagcollapse ng logging industry

u know during the 60s boom na boom talaga ang butuan beacuse of the logging industry, town pa siguro ang gensan that time , maraming naging milyonaryo dahil sa logging, latest models of cars nasa butuan na bago pa sa davao , butuan was ahead of cdo then, but when the logging industry collapsed, nagcollapse din ang economy ng butuan, nagsara ang mgs negosyo, yong mga dayong tagalog at batangueno nmagsibalikan sa luzon, only the pure Butuanons remain, matagl bago nakarecover ang butuan, it was a very painful experience, buti na lang caraga region was created and butuan became the regional center, naging masigla ulit ang economy and investments started pouring in , sana genssn will learn from our experience especially now that the tuna industry, a billion dollar industry, is being threatened , ngayon pa lang look for alternatives dahil whether u like it or not, mauubos talag ang supply of tuna beacues of grred and too much competition, the national government should act on this, di tulad noon na pinabayaan lang ng government ang pagcollapse ng logging industry


^^tama ka the Govt will act right away and do some solution for it...sayang nman kung di magawan ng magarang action...im sure di to malaking issue sa National Government...it also happens here in Zamboanga kung saan napipilitang magsara ung mga Sardines Manufacturing the last tym Pres Gloria ban fishing and the fuel prices increases....

Yes... the National Government should address this issue of course with the cooperation of various stakeholders in the TUNA Industry....

And there is a call talaga for diversification in the economy of GENSAN... biro mo 50 - 60% ng economy ng syudad anchored sa TUNA Industry...pag bumagsak.. TOINKZ!

Good thing GENSAN is well on the way on diversifying its economy.... HOPEFULLY!

Yes... the National Government should address this issue of course with the cooperation of various stakeholders in the TUNA Industry....

And there is a call talaga for diversification in the economy of GENSAN... biro mo 50 - 60% ng economy ng syudad anchored sa TUNA Industry...pag bumagsak.. TOINKZ!

Good thing GENSAN is well on the way on diversifying its economy.... HOPEFULLY!

It would be good if Gensan could be the Agro-industrial hub of SouthCentral Mindanao.. Dapat less dependent na tayo sa Tuna and build more infrastructure to lessen the cost. It's about time to really bring the cost down by having modern infra.. So investors would reconsider Gensan. :D

whew, mukhang negative na ata mga news ngayon sa GenSan this 2010. sigh

whew, mukhang negative na ata mga news ngayon sa GenSan this 2010. sigh

^^ Di naman po siguro.. heaven forbid.. :ohno::ohno:

It's quite natural naman that sometimes we face tough challenges here and there... that simply reminds us that life is not everything about heaven na puro SARAP :lol:.... be positive lang tayo kasi I believe we can always surmount every challenge that comes our way.... kaya yan ng GENSAN... GENSAN pa! :banana:

MAGANDANG GENSAN!

It's quite natural naman that sometimes we face tough challenges here and there... that simply reminds us that life is not everything about heaven na puro SARAP :lol:.... be positive lang tayo kasi I believe we can always surmount every challenge that comes our way.... kaya yan ng GENSAN... GENSAN pa! :banana:

MAGANDANG GENSAN!

^^wow naman galing mo fahd.. parang pang talent portion.. hehehe... :banana:

^^wow naman galing mo fahd.. parang pang talent portion.. hehehe... :banana:
:lol: nag maoy ra ko!

^^hehehehe...ana diay ka pag mag maoy fahd... nice naman..

It's quite natural naman that sometimes we face tough challenges here and there... that simply reminds us that life is not everything about heaven na puro SARAP :lol:.... be positive lang tayo kasi I believe we can always surmount every challenge that comes our way.... kaya yan ng GENSAN... GENSAN pa! :banana:

MAGANDANG GENSAN!

^^ very well said, and to add, Gensan has been through a lot. And Gensan has so far demonstrated resilience in facing the problems.. Kaya yan, and we won't be where we are now if Gensan didn't seize any opportunity being dished out.. Ayos Gensan! :D

u know during the 60s boom na boom talaga ang butuan beacuse of the logging industry, town pa siguro ang gensan that time , maraming naging milyonaryo dahil sa logging, latest models of cars nasa butuan na bago pa sa davao , butuan was ahead of cdo then, but when the logging industry collapsed, nagcollapse din ang economy ng butuan, nagsara ang mgs negosyo, yong mga dayong tagalog at batangueno nmagsibalikan sa luzon, only the pure Butuanons remain, matagl bago nakarecover ang butuan, it was a very painful experience, buti na lang caraga region was created and butuan became the regional center, naging masigla ulit ang economy and investments started pouring in , sana genssn will learn from our experience especially now that the tuna industry, a billion dollar industry, is being threatened , ngayon pa lang look for alternatives dahil whether u like it or not, mauubos talag ang supply of tuna beacues of grred and too much competition, the national government should act on this, di tulad noon na pinabayaan lang ng government ang pagcollapse ng logging industry

kaya nga may 3-month fishing ban ngayong taon para tuloy2x pa rin ang fishing industry... go pa rin ang gensan...

kaya nga may 3-month fishing ban ngayong taon para tuloy2x pa rin ang fishing industry... go pa rin ang gensan...

question, yung fishing ban, is it limited to Tuna catch or all kinds of fish? :D

question, yung fishing ban, is it limited to Tuna catch or all kinds of fish? :D

^^parang una lang man ata ang di pwde hulihin

^^parang una lang man ata ang di pwde hulihin

then I guess this is still not bad after all. How about BPOs or at least mga outsourcing firms.. I think Gensan has ample supply of young, talented and multi-skilled individuals who can work in this demanding industry.. :D That's my two cents worth.. :2cents::righton:

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Philippine Councilors League converge in GenSan this week

This week, the first in a series of national gatherings in General Santos for the year happens with the conduct of the Philippine Councilors League’s 1st Quarterly National Executive Officers and National Board Meeting.

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For three days, from February 4 to 6, 2010, more than 1,800 delegates making up the officers of the Philippine Councilors League together with councilor honorees will be converging at the Tuna Capital. These honorees, numbering about 2,500 are councilors who are into their last and 3rd terms and will be given tokens for their accomplishment as THREE TERMERS.

With this big number of visitors to the city, the local secretariat headed by Councilor Richard Atendido, has tapped all available rooms for their lodging, be it at the big hotels like East Asia Royale and Sydney, smaller inns like Leah’s and Pensionne Alonso, resorts like Dolores Tropicana Resort Hotel and Isla Parilla and even drive-inns like Prince Field and King’s Valley.

Here then is the programme for the Philippine Councilors League 1st Quarterly National Executive and National Board Meeting:

FIRST DAY – LECTURES/DISCUSSIONS (General Santos City)

The two-day gathering kicks off on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at the KCC Convention and Activity Center, with lectures on two topics:

Rules and Regulations on Automated Elections 2010 – by Atty. Ferdinand P. Rafanan of the Commission on Elections
The Consequences of Global Warming and Climate Change – by Dr. Samuel P. Martin of the School of Environment Science & Environment, UPLB
This is followed by the Opening Program leading to the Welcome Dinner hosted by the Honorable GenSan City Mayor Pedro “Jun” Acharon. Scheduled to speak that night are the Honorable Darlene Custodio, Representative of 1st District of South Cotabato.

Keynote Speaker, the Honorable Mar Roxas, Senator of the Republic of the Philippines.

SECOND DAY – TOUR AND FELLOWSHIP DINNER

Keynote Speaker is the Honorable Manuel B. Villar, Senator and Presidentiable.

Lunch will be hosted by Governor Daisy Avance-Fuentes of South Cotabato.

Closing Program and Fellowship Dinner will be hosted by Hon. Migue Rene “Migz” Domingquez, Governor of Sarangani.

Keynote Speaker is Hon. Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro, Jr., former Secretary, Department of Defense.

SHOWBIZ PERSONALITIES:

Expected to grace the proceedings are showbiz personalities who have moved into politics and are now councilors in their own hometowns. So if you’re joining the Philippine Coucilors League in GenSan, you might be able to spot Councilors Alma Moreno, Aiko Melendez, Yul Servo, Franz Pumaren, Cristina Gonzales-Romualdez, and many more.

If the hosts of this national gathering pull it through and Bariles bets that they will, then it really be a testament to the fact that General Santos City is now ready to be CONVENTION CAPITAL OF SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO!

National Ulama group names board members
By EDD K. USMAN
February 1, 2010, 6:28pm

After three years of the "Empowering the Ulama of the Philippines" project, which the British and the Netherlands Embassies supported, the National Ulama Conference of the Philippines (NUCP) has elected its regular Board of Trustees that represents the various Moro ethnic groups in the Philippines.

Another supporter of the Ulama project is United States-based The Asia Foundation (TAF).

All professing Islam, the 13 Moro tribes are the Tausug, Maranaw, Maguindanaon, Iranon, Yakan, Samal, Kalagan, Sama Bangingi, Kalibugan, Sangil, Palawani, Jama Mapun, Badjao. Number 14th is the Balik-Islam, the reverts or converts to Islam.

PCID organized on Jan. 24 to 29 in Davao City the 3rd National Ulama Summit of the Philippines and Regional Aleemat Conference. Over 500 prominent male and female Islamic scholars participated in the event.

Among the highlights of the event was the election of the first regular composition of NUCP's Board of Trustees. NUCP, now chaired by Dr. Hamid A. Barra, is the "umbrella organization of independent ulama and ulama-led organizations in the country."

Aside from Barra, an Islamic scholar from Lanao del Sur and co-convenor for Muslims of the Bishops-Ulama Conference (BUC), others elected in the NUCP Board are Dr. Aboulkhair Tarason, an Islamic theologian from Basilan, vice chairman; and Prof. Moner Bajunaid, a noted academic and former chancellor of the Mindanao State University in Gen. Santos City, as secretary general.

4.9-strong quake rocks General Santos City

INQUIRER.net
First Posted 10:09:00 01/31/2010

Filed Under: Earthquake
MANILA, Philippines—A moderate 4.9-magnitude quake struck General Santos City on Sunday, the US Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

The tremor struck at 7:24 a.m. (2324 GMT Saturday) at a depth of 231.9 kilometers (144.1 miles) with an epicenter 95 kilometers (60 miles) south-southeast of the city in Mindanao, the USGS said.

Kalilangan Festival Photo Contest Launched

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The Kalilangan Festival Organizing Committee announces the launching of this year’s PHOTO CONTEST covering the 71st Foundation Anniversary celebration of General Santos City.

Fabulous cash prizes are at stake: Grand winners will take home PhP15,000.00 (1st prize), PhP10,000.00 (2nd prize) and PhP5,000.00 (3rd prize). There will be five categories and ten consolation cash prizes of PhP1,000.00 per category will be given away too. Grand winners get a trophy each while the fifty consolation winners get a medal each.

Interested parties may contact Sheng or Edna at (083) 554-6108. Entry forms and official festival i.d. access are provided after payment of the PhP500.00 registration fee.

Join na. Now na!

Photo Contest Mechanics May Be Downloaded by CLICKING the download button below:

http://gandaeversomuch.com/2010/02/festivals/kalilangan-festival-photo-contest-launched/

If the hosts of this national gathering pull it through and Bariles bets that they will, then it really be a testament to the fact that General Santos City is now ready to be CONVENTION CAPITAL OF SOUTH CENTRAL MINDANAO![/B][/FONT]

^^ Keep them coming. Hope that mahimo ni cyang tinuod.. Wow, convention capital. Nice! We need more convention facilities.. :D

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Advertised by GNF Promotions & Marketing Services 21 Jan 08:47. List-ID: 1242403. Delete




Price: -

URGENTLY NEEDED PROMODISERS for GENERAL SANTOS CITY

If you possess the following:

Male 19 to 25 yrs of age (Promodisers)

Female 19 to 25 yrs of age (Promodisers)

At least 5'3 for female and 5'6 for male applicants

With Pleasing Personality,Articulate, with Sales and Merchandising experience,inventory system and has been already assigned at Department Stores, Boutique preferably Sports Apparel Section(Shoes,Apparel and Bags)

High School Graduate & College Level

With no derogatory records

Qualified Applicants must apply in person at

GNF Promotions & Marketing Services(Davao Office)

# 122 Mount Carmel St. Saint Anthony Village Damosa Lanang Davao City and look for Ms.Gaylene at 09089549179
GNF Promotions & Marketing Services(Head Office)

Unit 204 CRM II Bldg. #116 Kamias Road, East Kamias Quezon City

Tel nos. 927-18-14 or 436-23-77

Bring Bio-data/resume with latest picture and Certificate of Employment from previous employer

or you may send your application also at mhel.gnfpms@yahoo.com.ph

Source: http://www.ayosdito.ph/SOCSARGEN/1242403-Promodiser+for+SM+General+Santos+City.htm&xtcr=23

^^intiresado ako dito.. marame ako experience sa mall... salamat sa pag poist fadh...
:banana::banana::banana:

Kalilangan Festival Photo Contest Launched

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The Kalilangan Festival Organizing Committee announces the launching of this year’s PHOTO CONTEST covering the 71st Foundation Anniversary celebration of General Santos City.

Fabulous cash prizes are at stake: Grand winners will take home PhP15,000.00 (1st prize), PhP10,000.00 (2nd prize) and PhP5,000.00 (3rd prize). There will be five categories and ten consolation cash prizes of PhP1,000.00 per category will be given away too. Grand winners get a trophy each while the fifty consolation winners get a medal each.

Interested parties may contact Sheng or Edna at (083) 554-6108. Entry forms and official festival i.d. access are provided after payment of the PhP500.00 registration fee.

Join na. Now na!

Photo Contest Mechanics May Be Downloaded by CLICKING the download button below:

http://gandaeversomuch.com/2010/02/festivals/kalilangan-festival-photo-contest-launched/

^^wow kalilangan na sad... nindot na pud ang pioneer og acharon blvd. nice ang decoration nila...:banana::banana::banana:

^^ Keep them coming. Hope that mahimo ni cyang tinuod.. Wow, convention capital. Nice! We need more convention facilities.. :D

Naku kulang pa din tayo sa Hotels....

Naku kulang pa din tayo sa Hotels....

^^tumpak ka dyan... sana more hotel come to gensan...:ohno::ohno:

Naku kulang pa din tayo sa Hotels....

I agree. Let's build more.. hehehee.. Hotels, resorts ideal for R & R.. Para maging Rest and Recreation capital tayo. :D

^^intiresado ako dito.. marame ako experience sa mall... salamat sa pag poist fadh...
:banana::banana::banana:

Pagsubmit na ug RESUME Bro!

^^tumpak ka dyan... sana more hotel come to gensan...:ohno::ohno:

Naku kulang pa din tayo sa Hotels....

I agree. Let's build more.. hehehee.. Hotels, resorts ideal for R & R.. Para maging Rest and Recreation capital tayo. :D

More to come this 2010.... Believe me! :lol:

O-oh Lang Fishing Resto Seafoods and Grill’s Valentine’s Promo

If you want to satisfy your cravings for prawns, shrimps, pompano, bangus and other types of seafood FRESHLY cooked in various styles then you can just hie off to NCCC Compound and check out the Filipino restaurant beside the Six Blings Entertainment and Sports Complex inside.

Ladies and Gentlemen, faithful readers, welcome to another GenSan restaurant, the O-oh Lang Fishing Resto Seafoods and Grill.

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Owned by siblings Baby and Paris Ayon, O-ohlang, which is “prawns” or “shrimps” in English, is almost a year old and has just started serving lunch for customers who would want an outdoor setting while eating with business clients and associates. The place has taken on a native Pinoy ambience and the presence of bamboo is everywhere, from its walls to its ceilings, from the furniture and to the structure itself. This gives it a cool, homey feel to the place.

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What also sets O-ohlang apart from other seafood outlets is its large pool-like aquarium at the center of the dining area, where one can have their choice of live fish or prawns or sea shells to be cooked and served as their meals later.

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"INSIDE O-OHLANG WHERE ONE CAN SEE A LARGE MAN-MADE POND AT THE CENTER CONTAINING LIVE FISH WHICH DINERS CAN HAVE COOKED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF"

When Bariles and his friends Lisa and Marz were there one early evening, there were only two tables occupied aside from theirs. As the evening wore on however, more customers arrived, some from the nearby Badminton Court of Six Blings and the place was almost filled up.

Paris and his sister Babes were there to meet Bariles’ group, who upon their suggestions, ordered the following dishes:

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"O-OHLANG'S CRAB IN SWEET AND SOUR CHILI SAUCE"

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"O-OHLANG'S FISHING RESTO'S PRAWN KEBABS IN SKEWERS"

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"O-OHLANG FISHING RESTO'S CREAMY MIXED SEAFOOD SOUP."

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"O-OHLANG'S CRISPY TIGER PRAWNS"

Being seafood junkies, Bariles and his friends had a great time partaking of the feast before them, which was prepared by O-ohlang’s chef and supervised by Baby, whose mother hails from Pampanga.

Everything had just the right spice to it and the flavour and aroma of each dish must be the very reasons why this new GenSan restaurant have already established a presence inside the NCCC Compound, despite competition from the other restaurants in the area.

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By the way, lovers and romantic partners out there should give O-Ohlang a try on Valentine’s day when they conduct their Valentine’s Day Promotion.

Dubbed as O-ohlang Fishing Resto Seafood and Grill’s SUSHI NIGHT on Valentine’s Day, diner’s will be given FREE SUSHI with a minimum order of P300 on food and drinks.

For reservations, please contact the following numbers:

(083) 302-0561.

Or you can email them at: oohlang _resto@yahoo.com.

O-oh Lang Fishing Resto Seafoods and Grill’s Valentine’s Promo

If you want to satisfy your cravings for prawns, shrimps, pompano, bangus and other types of seafood FRESHLY cooked in various styles then you can just hie off to NCCC Compound and check out the Filipino restaurant beside the Six Blings Entertainment and Sports Complex inside.

Ladies and Gentlemen, faithful readers, welcome to another GenSan restaurant, the O-oh Lang Fishing Resto Seafoods and Grill.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/1-63.jpg

Owned by siblings Baby and Paris Ayon, O-ohlang, which is “prawns” or “shrimps” in English, is almost a year old and has just started serving lunch for customers who would want an outdoor setting while eating with business clients and associates. The place has taken on a native Pinoy ambience and the presence of bamboo is everywhere, from its walls to its ceilings, from the furniture and to the structure itself. This gives it a cool, homey feel to the place.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/2-37.jpg

What also sets O-ohlang apart from other seafood outlets is its large pool-like aquarium at the center of the dining area, where one can have their choice of live fish or prawns or sea shells to be cooked and served as their meals later.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/3-21.jpg
"INSIDE O-OHLANG WHERE ONE CAN SEE A LARGE MAN-MADE POND AT THE CENTER CONTAINING LIVE FISH WHICH DINERS CAN HAVE COOKED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF"

When Bariles and his friends Lisa and Marz were there one early evening, there were only two tables occupied aside from theirs. As the evening wore on however, more customers arrived, some from the nearby Badminton Court of Six Blings and the place was almost filled up.

Paris and his sister Babes were there to meet Bariles’ group, who upon their suggestions, ordered the following dishes:

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"O-OHLANG'S CRAB IN SWEET AND SOUR CHILI SAUCE"

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"O-OHLANG'S FISHING RESTO'S PRAWN KEBABS IN SKEWERS"

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"O-OHLANG FISHING RESTO'S CREAMY MIXED SEAFOOD SOUP."

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"O-OHLANG'S CRISPY TIGER PRAWNS"

Being seafood junkies, Bariles and his friends had a great time partaking of the feast before them, which was prepared by O-ohlang’s chef and supervised by Baby, whose mother hails from Pampanga.

Everything had just the right spice to it and the flavour and aroma of each dish must be the very reasons why this new GenSan restaurant have already established a presence inside the NCCC Compound, despite competition from the other restaurants in the area.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/8-7.jpg
By the way, lovers and romantic partners out there should give O-Ohlang a try on Valentine’s day when they conduct their Valentine’s Day Promotion.

Dubbed as O-ohlang Fishing Resto Seafood and Grill’s SUSHI NIGHT on Valentine’s Day, diner’s will be given FREE SUSHI with a minimum order of P300 on food and drinks.

For reservations, please contact the following numbers:

(083) 302-0561.

Or you can email them at: oohlang _resto@yahoo.com.

^^ Now I want to spend my valentines in Gensan.. Tapos Kalilangan pa, so double the treat cya.. :D

Government, industry talks sought

SENATOR Manuel "Mar" Roxas promised Mindanao fisherfolk and traders Tuesday that he would push for government assistance for the estimated 75,000 workers who might be displaced by a two-year tuna fishing ban in Western and Central Pacific.

Roxas has filed Senate Resolution 1548, asking the Senate trade and commerce committee, which he chairs, to begin discussions with government and industry leaders to be able to come up with alternative employment and livelihood programs for tuna fishing industry workers.

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He said the government, in coordination with local leaders and industry executives, could begin exploring alternative livelihood programs such as seaweed farming, fish farming and eco-tourism in anticipation of the adverse impacts of the two-year ban on tuna fishing on the fishing grounds parallel to Palau, above Papua New Guinea and below Micronesia and near the Solomon Islands, which was imposed by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission, to which the Philippines is a member.

He said the Senate will work with the executive and come up with plans to protect the tuna canning industry, one of the country's top-dollar earners, which is projected to lose one-fifth of its tuna requirements because of the fishing ban. Prices of canned tuna are expected to go up as the international supply tightens.

Roxas said it was imperative for the Senate to come up with a legislative measure that would "strengthen trade laws, conventions and agreements on the tuna industry, protect stakeholders’ dependent on tuna fishing and cushion the effect of the ban on the market, particularly on consumers."

He also said it was important to determine if the government could forge bilateral agreements with other countries in relation to sharing the ocean’s resources, noting that access to tuna-rich fishing grounds is “vital to the tuna industry” since more than 50 percent of the country’s annual tuna catch come from international waters.

Roxas said the projected 20 percent drop in the country's tuna supply because of the fishing ban would adversely affect the country’s tuna trade, particularly the fishing industry in General Santos City, which is popularly known as the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines."

The tuna industry accounts for 12 percent of the country's total fish production and generates an estimated $280 million in annual exports. Tuna accounts for almost $1 billion circulating in the national economy with Mindanao the biggest beneficiary with the tuna industry’s fishing and production facilities valued roughly at P6 billion.

In General Santos City alone, the tuna industry comprise 60 percent of the local economy, supporting 75,000 direct jobs and generating about $160 million in foreign exchange earnings.

"The drop in tuna supply will inevitably cause a spike in tuna prices to the prejudice of not only tuna traders and fishermen, but also domestic and international consumers, which consumption also has a direct bearing and impact on the country's trade standing and development," Roxas said.

He added: "The projected decrease in the output of the tuna industry would undoubtedly cause an adverse impact on the stability of the tuna trade in the country, particularly that in General Santos City, where six of the country's eight tuna canneries and 12 of the country's 15 tuna processing plants are located."

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/government-industry-talks-sought

^^tumpak ka dyan... sana more hotel come to gensan...:ohno::ohno:

^^yan din napansin ko sa Gen San kulang ung mga Hotels...

^^yan din napansin ko sa Gen San kulang ung mga Hotels...

..as of now ang nakita ko na development sa sector na'to is may 2 U/C na pension houses along J.P. Laurel Ave.

1. 3 Storey Pension House with Commercial Spaces - Laurel corner Pendatun Ave.

2. 3 Storey Pension House - Laurel corner Bañas St. infront of EAST Elem. School..

I don't know if may iba pang constructions sa ibang lugar sa GENSAN...at least malaki maitulong nito.... More HOTELS soon hopefully from KCC, Robinsons, Microtel, Manny Pacquiao and etc. :bash:

O-oh Lang Fishing Resto Seafoods and Grill’s Valentine’s Promo

If you want to satisfy your cravings for prawns, shrimps, pompano, bangus and other types of seafood FRESHLY cooked in various styles then you can just hie off to NCCC Compound and check out the Filipino restaurant beside the Six Blings Entertainment and Sports Complex inside.

Ladies and Gentlemen, faithful readers, welcome to another GenSan restaurant, the O-oh Lang Fishing Resto Seafoods and Grill.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/1-63.jpg

Owned by siblings Baby and Paris Ayon, O-ohlang, which is “prawns” or “shrimps” in English, is almost a year old and has just started serving lunch for customers who would want an outdoor setting while eating with business clients and associates. The place has taken on a native Pinoy ambience and the presence of bamboo is everywhere, from its walls to its ceilings, from the furniture and to the structure itself. This gives it a cool, homey feel to the place.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/2-37.jpg

What also sets O-ohlang apart from other seafood outlets is its large pool-like aquarium at the center of the dining area, where one can have their choice of live fish or prawns or sea shells to be cooked and served as their meals later.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/3-21.jpg
"INSIDE O-OHLANG WHERE ONE CAN SEE A LARGE MAN-MADE POND AT THE CENTER CONTAINING LIVE FISH WHICH DINERS CAN HAVE COOKED BY THE KITCHEN STAFF"

When Bariles and his friends Lisa and Marz were there one early evening, there were only two tables occupied aside from theirs. As the evening wore on however, more customers arrived, some from the nearby Badminton Court of Six Blings and the place was almost filled up.

Paris and his sister Babes were there to meet Bariles’ group, who upon their suggestions, ordered the following dishes:

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"O-OHLANG'S CRAB IN SWEET AND SOUR CHILI SAUCE"

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/5-12.jpg
"O-OHLANG'S FISHING RESTO'S PRAWN KEBABS IN SKEWERS"

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"O-OHLANG FISHING RESTO'S CREAMY MIXED SEAFOOD SOUP."

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"O-OHLANG'S CRISPY TIGER PRAWNS"

Being seafood junkies, Bariles and his friends had a great time partaking of the feast before them, which was prepared by O-ohlang’s chef and supervised by Baby, whose mother hails from Pampanga.

Everything had just the right spice to it and the flavour and aroma of each dish must be the very reasons why this new GenSan restaurant have already established a presence inside the NCCC Compound, despite competition from the other restaurants in the area.

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/8-7.jpg
By the way, lovers and romantic partners out there should give O-Ohlang a try on Valentine’s day when they conduct their Valentine’s Day Promotion.

Dubbed as O-ohlang Fishing Resto Seafood and Grill’s SUSHI NIGHT on Valentine’s Day, diner’s will be given FREE SUSHI with a minimum order of P300 on food and drinks.

For reservations, please contact the following numbers:

(083) 302-0561.

Or you can email them at: oohlang _resto@yahoo.com.
^^kalami sa kagang.... new restaurant nanaman sa gensan... nice..

..as of now ang nakita ko na development sa sector na'to is may 2 U/C na pension houses along J.P. Laurel Ave.

1. 3 Storey Pension House with Commercial Spaces - Laurel corner Pendatun Ave.

2. 3 Storey Pension House - Laurel corner Bañas St. infront of EAST Elem. School..

I don't know if may iba pang constructions sa ibang lugar sa GENSAN...at least malaki maitulong nito.... More HOTELS soon hopefully from KCC, Robinsons, Microtel, Manny Pacquiao and etc. :bash:

^^nakita ko yan sa my laurel fahd.. at sa east elem. my construction din dun... sana talaga matuloy ung sa kcc at rob. pati narin ang microtel inn..

GenSan eyes P110-M revenue from business registrations, renewals
Philippines News Agency (PNA) (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=254163)


GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Jan. 21 (PNA) – The city government here has set a target of some P110 million for its collections from renewals of business licenses and registration of new businesses in the city for this year.

City Treasurer Rodilon Lacap said such target was based on their assessment on the performance of local businesses last year and the foreseen growth of the area’s business sector within the next 12 months.

“The collection target (for business licenses) is on annual basis and I’m sure we will be meeting that mark,” he said.

Last year, he said the local government set a target collection of close to P100 million from local business registrations and renewals and they were able to surpass such mark before the year ended.

Lacap said their initial assessment for this year showed that more new business have been set up so far for various trading ventures, banking and financing.

The city government opened its one-stop action center at the city hall last January 4 to facilitate the renewal and registration of business licenses.

As of Wednesday, the one-stop action center already accommodated more than a thousand businesses and collected some P30 million in various fees.

The one-stop documentation for business renewals and registrations usually run for two weeks but the city council extended it until January 31.

Marcelino Dospueblos, city administrator for finance, said the city council endorsed the extension of the registration period to allow to other businesses, especially the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), to comply with such regulation.

He said they earlier sought for the extension since the initial registration period was shortened by the holidays. With the approval of the extension, Dospueblos said they intensified their information campaign in the city to encourage business owners to avail of the services of the one-stop action center.

“We expect the bulk of the business registrations and renewals to come by the end of the deadline so we’ve been campaigning among business owners to register early to avoid paying the penalties and surcharges if they fail to meet the deadline,” he said. (PNA)
FFC/AVE

As of January 31, 2010... GENSAN has already surpassed its target of 110 Million by approximately 22% or (140,000,000+) and according to the treasurer's office the amount is still to increase as late (new and renewal business applications) are still coming but of course with FINES na!

This means BUSINESS is doing GOOD in the city.... :banana:

^^nakita ko yan sa my laurel fahd.. at sa east elem. my construction din dun... sana talaga matuloy ung sa kcc at rob. pati narin ang microtel inn..

In GOD's time... according to my reliable source 2010 daw talaga! kahit ang ROYALE Hotel nga di pa sila nag eexpand until now! marami tayong aabangan this 2010!

In GOD's time... according to my reliable source 2010 daw talaga! kahit ang ROYALE Hotel nga di pa sila nag eexpand until now! marami tayong aabangan this 2010!

^^aabangan natin yan.. sana lahat yan makikita natin na rin na talaga... at wala mapalya... sayang naman nung di matuloy...play nalang tayo.. para more hotel come in gensan...:banana:

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^^

sarado na ba ung mga tenants sa second floor ng fitmart? mukha kasing sarado eh!

^^di ko alam.. ehh mahina kc ang fitmart marbel... my possibility na mg close ang mga tanants ...

^^di ko alam.. ehh mahina kc ang fitmart marbel... my possibility na mg close ang mga tanants ...

Ang location din kasi ng Fitmart is medyo malayo.. :ohno:

nice :)

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^^sabi ng pinsan ko ngayon.. marami na daw ng close na tenants sa fitmart marbel... pang tahimik na daw masyado ng mall...

Free Tickets from Robinsons Movieworld

Ever since Robinsons GenSan’s Cinemaworld and its four movie theaters opened, Bariles and his family have tried not to miss watching the latest Hollywood Blockbuster there.

Despite its being priced higher than KCC Mall of GenSan’s Cinemas, with each movie ticket at P81 versus KCC’s P70, he prefers the newer theater complex because of the following reasons:

* its upholstered and soft comfy seats which can be reclined,
* the carpeted floors,
* very spacious legroom,
* clean exteriors and
* sparkingly clean water-less urinals and toilet-paper equipped comfort rooms;
* PLUS the liberty of bringing in his favorite snack foods from outside sellers.

And now, for the month of September, Robinsons Movieworld is giving Bariles another reason to patronize them. Check out their MOVIEWORLD BARKADA TREAT!


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Imagine getting one FREE MOVIE PASS for every three movie tickets purchased!!! That’s a huge savings!!!!


At times like this when every penny that we save counts, Robinsons MOVIEWORLD Barkada Treat is indeed one very welcome surprise for moviegoers who go for quality and comfortable viewing pleasure.

This promotion is valid from February 1 – 28, 2010 only. Movie Passes are valid until April 28, 2010.

SM Prime to sell $300-million worth of REITs
By JAMES A. LOYOLA
February 3, 2010, 5:49pm

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s biggest mall developer, is planning to raise $300 million from both domestic and international investors by being among the first to issue real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the Philippines.

In an interview yesterday during the opening of the new P500 million annex in SM City Fairview, SM Prime executive vice president Jeffrey Lim said they are currently shopping for a financial adviser that will help them package the fund raiser.

He said they have yet to decide how many and which malls will be included in the asset pool but noted that these will have to be ones that are already providing a regular stream of profits.

Lim said they can be expected to issue the REITs as early as May when the implementing rules and regulations for the REIT law have already been issued. He noted that the law has already been published and the IRR should come out 90 days after the law becomes effective.

“REITs will help develop the capital market by bringing in new investors while allowing us to unlock the value of our properties,” said Lim noting that the size will have to be big enough to attract foreign investors who will provide the issue with liquidity.

Lim said proceeds from the REIT offer will help fund the firm’s capital expenditures program this year amounting to P12 billion of which P8 billion will be used to start construction of five new malls in the country while P4 billion will be spent for its expansion in China.

SM Prime is starting construction this year of malls in Calamba (Laguna), Tarlac, Novaliches, Masinag (Antipolo), and San Pablo (Laguna) which are targeted for opening in 2011. In China, construction will start in Chong Qing.

For next year, SM Prime will start building malls in General Santos City, Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, Lanang (second mall in Davao City) and its second mall in Cebu to be located in La Consolacion, South Reclamation project.

Lim said they expects to add 300,000 square meters to their current gross leasable area of 4.5 million square meters this year and another 300,000 to 350,000 square meters next year.

According to Lim, SM Prime is expected to post a net income growth of 8 to 10 percent in 2009 on the back of revenue growth of 12 to 15 percent, boosted by earnings of new malls as well as rising sales from existing malls.

He added that the firm also expects 2010 to be a better year financially based on the forecast economic growth of as much as 4 percent combined with the opening of five more malls this year.

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SM Prime to raise $300 million for expansion
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated February 04, 2010 12:00 AM



MANILA, Philippines - Shopping mall giant SM Prime Holdings Corp. is eyeing to raise $300 million through a property trust listing designed to help fund its expansion here and in China, according to a top company official.

SM Prime chief financial officer Jeffrey Lim said the real estate investment trust (REIT) will package some of the firm’s shopping malls which the firm has yet to identify. “We haven’t decided yet which malls to include but we’re looking at some that would be attractive to overseas investors as well. We hope to unlock the value of our properties and maximize total return,” Lim said.

Lim said the REITs to be listed do not include the group’s shopping malls in China. The company earlier said it was looking to list its China assets as a REIT on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He said this would happen when the company has built eight to 10 malls in China. The group, through SM Land (China) currently owns three malls the – SM Xiamen, Jinjiang and Chengdu.

REITs can apply to properties or mortgages, often for shopping malls, office buildings, apartments, warehouses, hotels and car parks. Individual investors can buy REIT shares directly on a stock exchange or by investing in a mutual fund that specializes in real estate.

Lim said the group is currently waiting for the implementing rules and regulations for the REIT which he said should hopefully be finalized in the next three months.

REITs can offer the less wealthy the chance to invest in large shopping malls and high-grade offices by buying just a slice of the whole property portfolio. They are required to distribute 90 percent of their income, which may be taxable in the hands of the investors.

“I think this should be good for the capital market. It would allow investors to buy these instruments,” Lim said.

Lim said the company will appoint a financial advisor to help structure its planned property trust.

Proceeds from the REIT will be used to bankroll SM Prime’s domestic and international expansion and pay down debt. It has $30 million in maturing debt in 2011.

The company has earmarked P12 billion for its capital expenditures this year to fund the construction of five malls locally and at least one mall in China. Among the malls slated for opening this year are in Calamba, Laguna; Tarlac, Novaliches, Masinag in Marcos Highway, and San Pablo, Laguna.

For 2011, the company will open four to five new malls located in Gen. Santos,Mindanao; Commonwealth; Lanang, Davao City; and La Consolacion, Cebu.

In China, targeted for opening are Suzhou, Chongquing, and Zibo.

Suzhou, with a gross floor area of 73,000 square meters is under construction and is expected to open this year. Zibo and Chongqing, which has the biggest population in China) are scheduled to open in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The SM malls in China contribute five percent to total revenues and two percent to net income of SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest shopping mall operator.

Revenue contribution of the China malls are expected to increase to 10 percent by 2013 to 2014, SM Prime officials earlier said.

Lim said the company is expected to post a growth of eight to nine percent in net income in 2009 on the back of a 12 to 15 percent rise in revenues. In 2008, SM Prime reported a net profit of P6.41 billion on revenues of P17.8 billion.

Given the firm’s strong performance last year, Lim is confident that SM Prime would “continue to deliver good growth this year.”

The company expects to end the year with a total of 41 malls with a gross floor area of 4.5 million square meters.

Ask ko lang if...1 level lang ba ang Robinsons Place Gensan?.... Kay nakita nako sa picture murag 1 level lang siya...I just want to confirm...thank you.

Ask ko lang if...1 level lang ba ang Robinsons Place Gensan?.... Kay nakita nako sa picture murag 1 level lang siya...I just want to confirm...thank you.

^^yes po. 1 level lang cya. :D

Ask ko lang if...1 level lang ba ang Robinsons Place Gensan?.... Kay nakita nako sa picture murag 1 level lang siya...I just want to confirm...thank you.

One level lahat with the exception of ROB Deparment Store.... 1st Level (MEN) 2nd Level (Women and Kids)

^^

sarado na ba ung mga tenants sa second floor ng fitmart? mukha kasing sarado eh!

^^di ko alam.. ehh mahina kc ang fitmart marbel... my possibility na mg close ang mga tanants ...

Ang location din kasi ng Fitmart is medyo malayo.. :ohno:

Sakto jud ka lat! Layo man gud ang location sa FITMART Mall Marbel sa CBD jud sa City unlike sa KCC sentro jud although nasa national hiway ghapon xa... (Kung gkan ka GENSAN, maagihan nmo una ang FITMART before entering the CBD of Marbel) :ohno:

maau pa sa GENSAN na nila gitukod!

Confirm ba na meron U/C na GAISANO sa Marbel? :nuts:

SM Prime to sell $300-million worth of REITs
By JAMES A. LOYOLA
February 3, 2010, 5:49pm

SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s biggest mall developer, is planning to raise $300 million from both domestic and international investors by being among the first to issue real estate investment trusts (REITs) in the Philippines.

In an interview yesterday during the opening of the new P500 million annex in SM City Fairview, SM Prime executive vice president Jeffrey Lim said they are currently shopping for a financial adviser that will help them package the fund raiser.

He said they have yet to decide how many and which malls will be included in the asset pool but noted that these will have to be ones that are already providing a regular stream of profits.

Lim said they can be expected to issue the REITs as early as May when the implementing rules and regulations for the REIT law have already been issued. He noted that the law has already been published and the IRR should come out 90 days after the law becomes effective.

“REITs will help develop the capital market by bringing in new investors while allowing us to unlock the value of our properties,” said Lim noting that the size will have to be big enough to attract foreign investors who will provide the issue with liquidity.

Lim said proceeds from the REIT offer will help fund the firm’s capital expenditures program this year amounting to P12 billion of which P8 billion will be used to start construction of five new malls in the country while P4 billion will be spent for its expansion in China.

SM Prime is starting construction this year of malls in Calamba (Laguna), Tarlac, Novaliches, Masinag (Antipolo), and San Pablo (Laguna) which are targeted for opening in 2011. In China, construction will start in Chong Qing.

For next year, SM Prime will start building malls in General Santos City, Commonwealth Avenue in Quezon City, Lanang (second mall in Davao City) and its second mall in Cebu to be located in La Consolacion, South Reclamation project.

Lim said they expects to add 300,000 square meters to their current gross leasable area of 4.5 million square meters this year and another 300,000 to 350,000 square meters next year.

According to Lim, SM Prime is expected to post a net income growth of 8 to 10 percent in 2009 on the back of revenue growth of 12 to 15 percent, boosted by earnings of new malls as well as rising sales from existing malls.

He added that the firm also expects 2010 to be a better year financially based on the forecast economic growth of as much as 4 percent combined with the opening of five more malls this year.

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SM Prime to raise $300 million for expansion
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated February 04, 2010 12:00 AM



MANILA, Philippines - Shopping mall giant SM Prime Holdings Corp. is eyeing to raise $300 million through a property trust listing designed to help fund its expansion here and in China, according to a top company official.

SM Prime chief financial officer Jeffrey Lim said the real estate investment trust (REIT) will package some of the firm’s shopping malls which the firm has yet to identify. “We haven’t decided yet which malls to include but we’re looking at some that would be attractive to overseas investors as well. We hope to unlock the value of our properties and maximize total return,” Lim said.

Lim said the REITs to be listed do not include the group’s shopping malls in China. The company earlier said it was looking to list its China assets as a REIT on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. He said this would happen when the company has built eight to 10 malls in China. The group, through SM Land (China) currently owns three malls the – SM Xiamen, Jinjiang and Chengdu.

REITs can apply to properties or mortgages, often for shopping malls, office buildings, apartments, warehouses, hotels and car parks. Individual investors can buy REIT shares directly on a stock exchange or by investing in a mutual fund that specializes in real estate.

Lim said the group is currently waiting for the implementing rules and regulations for the REIT which he said should hopefully be finalized in the next three months.

REITs can offer the less wealthy the chance to invest in large shopping malls and high-grade offices by buying just a slice of the whole property portfolio. They are required to distribute 90 percent of their income, which may be taxable in the hands of the investors.

“I think this should be good for the capital market. It would allow investors to buy these instruments,” Lim said.

Lim said the company will appoint a financial advisor to help structure its planned property trust.

Proceeds from the REIT will be used to bankroll SM Prime’s domestic and international expansion and pay down debt. It has $30 million in maturing debt in 2011.

The company has earmarked P12 billion for its capital expenditures this year to fund the construction of five malls locally and at least one mall in China. Among the malls slated for opening this year are in Calamba, Laguna; Tarlac, Novaliches, Masinag in Marcos Highway, and San Pablo, Laguna.

For 2011, the company will open four to five new malls located in Gen. Santos,Mindanao; Commonwealth; Lanang, Davao City; and La Consolacion, Cebu.

In China, targeted for opening are Suzhou, Chongquing, and Zibo.

Suzhou, with a gross floor area of 73,000 square meters is under construction and is expected to open this year. Zibo and Chongqing, which has the biggest population in China) are scheduled to open in 2012 and 2011, respectively.

The SM malls in China contribute five percent to total revenues and two percent to net income of SM Prime Holdings Inc., the country’s largest shopping mall operator.

Revenue contribution of the China malls are expected to increase to 10 percent by 2013 to 2014, SM Prime officials earlier said.

Lim said the company is expected to post a growth of eight to nine percent in net income in 2009 on the back of a 12 to 15 percent rise in revenues. In 2008, SM Prime reported a net profit of P6.41 billion on revenues of P17.8 billion.

Given the firm’s strong performance last year, Lim is confident that SM Prime would “continue to deliver good growth this year.”

The company expects to end the year with a total of 41 malls with a gross floor area of 4.5 million square meters.

CONGRATULATIONS GENSAN!!!!
Tuloy na tuloy na talaga SM CITY GENSAN!

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Compare it with KCC!

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Compare it with KCC!

^^laki ng lot ng SM im sure malaki ung parking area niya


One level lahat with the exception of ROB Deparment Store.... 1st Level (MEN) 2nd Level (Women and Kids)

^^meaning sa 1st level lng ung shopping of area? gaanu kalaki to sa KCC mall and Gaisano Mall of Gensan

sana di malugi sm city gensan di tulad ng sm city cdo na talagang nalulugi na sila in fact parang libre na ata ang mga tenants doon maoccupy lang mga units nila, nasa bundok kasi sm city cdo malayo sa center , mas magprefer mga shoppers magshop sa ketkai mall

Confirm ba na meron U/C na GAISANO sa Marbel? :nuts:

^^wala mag daw gaisano sa marbel fahd.. daghan ko gipangutana na taga marbel kung naa bah gaisano dito.. ingon nila wala man daw..

sana di malugi sm city gensan di tulad ng sm city cdo na talagang nalulugi na sila in fact parang libre na ata ang mga tenants doon maoccupy lang mga units nila, nasa bundok kasi sm city cdo malayo sa center , mas magprefer mga shoppers magshop sa ketkai mall

^^di naman cguro malulugi ang sm gensan.. kc nasa center talaga cya ng city...ang ang pang tatayoan ng sm gensan ay isa sa pinaka maunlad na street dito sa gensan.. kaya di talaga mg sisi ang sm dito sa gensan

^^meaning sa 1st level lng ung shopping of area? gaanu kalaki to sa KCC mall and Gaisano Mall of Gensan

^^mas malaki ang kcc mall ng 3times at ang gaisano ng 2 time ky sa robinson... pero mas modern ang disign ng robinson place kaya maganda pasyalan kahit walang pera.. hehehe..lol

^^yes po. 1 level lang cya. :D

Ok lang yan....may SM naman kayo..... Go GENSAN..... Sana maka visit ako jan one of this days....heheheh

Ok lang yan....may SM naman kayo..... Go GENSAN..... Sana maka visit ako jan one of this days....heheheh

Hopefully maka-start na ang SM para dghan na options ang mga taga-Gensan.. Lingaw na cya..
:D :D

Open na rin pala ang CD-R KING sa KCC, infairness mas malaki cya compare sa rob. :banana:


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^^mas malaki ang kcc mall ng 3times at ang gaisano ng 2 time ky sa robinson... pero mas modern ang disign ng robinson place kaya maganda pasyalan kahit walang pera.. hehehe..lol

Tumpak ka jan BRO! Nice Observation! Approximate 'to!
pero maganda lang talaga interior at exterior ng ROB pero mas maganda sana kung mas maraming shops sa loob! more than 100 shops lang sa loob eh more or less!

Hopefully maka-start na ang SM para dghan na options ang mga taga-Gensan.. Lingaw na cya..
:D :D

Yes! and after SM and if positive ang reaction ng mga tao sa SM, definitely susunod na ang NCCC mall sa national highway...

"Wait and See" approach sila ngayon! :banana:


Ok lang yan....may SM naman kayo..... Go GENSAN..... Sana maka visit ako jan one of this days....heheheh

In fairness, sa lahat ng 3 ROB existing sa Mindanao ngayon, ROB GENSAN pinakamalaki and kahit ganun lang ang mall sana matuloy din yung proposed HOTEL at BPO Building nila! :banana:

^^di naman cguro malulugi ang sm gensan.. kc nasa center talaga cya ng city...ang ang pang tatayoan ng sm gensan ay isa sa pinaka maunlad na street dito sa gensan.. kaya di talaga mg sisi ang sm dito sa gensan

Definitely! Sure hit talaga ang SM dito sa GENSAN... aside sa kanyang pangalan, very strategic din location ng SM lot na masasabi natin "right at the heart of GENERAL SANTOS CITY..." at located xa mismo sa financial district ng GENSAN.... at Santiago Blvd. away from the 3 malls (KCC, ROB and GAISANO) which are located in the same address (J. Catolico Ave)... (although likod lng ng GAISANO ang SM)..

But dapat talaga tapatan ng SM ang laki ng KCC para maraming shops papasok at maraming choice ang mga tao....at based sa kanilang mga press releases, parang malaki talaga ang gagawing SM City GENSAN! hopefully...

Naku, just imagine ang TRAFFIC sa area pag nanjan na ang SM.......... Dapat gawin nang 6 lanes ang other half ng Santiago at cguro lagyan ng traffic lights ang junction ng Santiago at laurel Ave. AGOY! :nuts:


^^wala mag daw gaisano sa marbel fahd.. daghan ko gipangutana na taga marbel kung naa bah gaisano dito.. ingon nila wala man daw..

Wa jud ni pulos ang WIKIPEDIA ba..di jud masaligan!!!
Kay U/C man gud naka butang didto sa GAISANO CitiMall Marbel!

Toinkz! :bash:

sana di malugi sm city gensan di tulad ng sm city cdo na talagang nalulugi na sila in fact parang libre na ata ang mga tenants doon maoccupy lang mga units nila, nasa bundok kasi sm city cdo malayo sa center , mas magprefer mga shoppers magshop sa ketkai mall

lagi layo jud ang SM CDO kay bukid jud sa may upper carmen... although ang positive contribution sa SM kay nag lambo jud ang area.. tan awa karon daghan na mga businesses ug high - end subdivision sa area.... makabawi ra ng SM CDO soon.....

mas ganahan ko mag shop sa SM kay di samok kay peaceful unlike sa ketkai daghan au tao.... pero I like the MALL kay sprawling 2 storey building xa.... Ang GAISANO City pud kay murag dulom sa sulod ug goot ako paminaw... gubotan ko!

Muzta na kaya tong nasunog na ORORAMA Megacenter?

Open na rin pala ang CD-R KING sa KCC, infairness mas malaki cya compare sa rob. :banana:


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this is KCC Mall? woow nice mall ahh laki pla niya and ganda naman pla ng interior niya no wonder sabi ng fren ko sa Gen San maganda at malawak ung KCC proud GenSan mall:banana:

magtraffic talaga dyan na area na yan lalo na ang daming mga tricycle s nu dyan , ang dami talaga parang more than 4,000 units ata mga tricycles dyan , di ba pwede iphase out na mga tricycle para urbanized na and ambience ng gensan tulad ng cdo at davao, hindi na irenew at wala ng nga new applications ,

Ok lang yan....may SM naman kayo..... Go GENSAN..... Sana maka visit ako jan one of this days....heheheh

Ask ko lang musta nman ung Robinson GenSan?mas tinalbugan ba niya ung KCC Mall and Gaisano mall or mas malakas pa rin ung dalawang Mall?

magtraffic talaga dyan na area na yan lalo na ang daming mga tricycle s nu dyan , ang dami talaga parang more than 4,000 units ata mga tricycles dyan , di ba pwede iphase out na mga tricycle para urbanized na and ambience ng gensan tulad ng cdo at davao, hindi na irenew at wala ng nga new applications ,

^^dito sa Zamboanga nman ung mga tricy parang Taxi ang fares...tagal na alisin ung franchise nila kaso may mga nagpapapel na Politico..mas okie pa ata na taxi nlng keysa tricy....jan na phaseout na ba ung Tricy?

magtraffic talaga dyan na area na yan lalo na ang daming mga tricycle s nu dyan , ang dami talaga parang more than 4,000 units ata mga tricycles dyan , di ba pwede iphase out na mga tricycle para urbanized na and ambience ng gensan tulad ng cdo at davao, hindi na irenew at wala ng nga new applications ,

maganda sana yung ganun pero kawawa naman yung mga tricycle drivers at mga pasahero.... TRICYCLE is the cheapest mode of transportation in the city and ano nalang mangyayari sa mga tricycle drivers pag iphase out na mga tricycles? :ohno:

^^dito sa Zamboanga nman ung mga tricy parang Taxi ang fares...tagal na alisin ung franchise nila kaso may mga nagpapapel na Politico..mas okie pa ata na taxi nlng keysa tricy....jan na phaseout na ba ung Tricy?

Trici rules GENSAN... :lol:
Although may TAXI revival nangyayari sa syudad!

Ask ko lang musta nman ung Robinson GenSan?mas tinalbugan ba niya ung KCC Mall and Gaisano mall or mas malakas pa rin ung dalawang Mall?

KCC rules!!!!!
Gaisano comes 2nd stronger than ever...
ROB... I dont know lang..pero dami nila pakulo in fairness to attract shoppers! :lol:
and

WELCOME SM GENSAN!