General Santos City and South Cotabato Province [Archive] - Page 15

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2010, 06:01 AM

14 investors pour in P1.19B in Central Mindanao in 2009

DAVAO CITY—Last-minute inquiries reaching P11.57 billion in the last quarter of 2009 could compensate for the decline in actual investments during the past two years in Southern Mindanao. Central Mindanao has made short work of attracting investors.

The Board of Investments (BOI) here showed that Southern Mindanao—comprising of the three Davao provinces, Compostela Valley and Davao City—made out with P1.19 billion from 14 investment companies, mostly in agriculture and housing.

The amount is a drop by 67 percent from the P3.2-billion investment in 2008, with 17 players contributing. But what the region lost in amount last year, it gained in the area of employment. Last year the new investments hired 7,043 workers, higher than the number in 2008, when the investors hired only 4,760.

Gil Dureza, chief of three regional BOI offices in Mindanao, said the global financial crisis forced many prospective investors to suspend their immediate plans to invest.

“There’s one foreign agricultural company who said that they would hold yet their plans at investing here while they would also look around for other investment sites in India and Africa,” he said. “But that company said it would pursue the plans here.”

“Actually, the low investment performance in the nine months of 2009 could be easily offset by the surprising swarm of inquiries from other investors coming in the last quarter of the year,” he said. “In fact, one of the companies which expressed interest has actually put up its investment in a processing plant in Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.”

The company, CJ Corp., is the parent company of electronics firm Samsung Corp. Dureza said the company would be putting up a processing plant to produce monosaccharide, a form of sugar, from the shell of coconut, using a new technology. The company was currently clearing an area in Sta. Cruz and would be expected to conduct a groundbreaking within the first quarter of the year. The CJ Corp. would invest P2 billion.

There were 32 companies seeking information and expressing interest in putting up investment in Southern and Central Mindanao, a big group of them eyeing production activities in agriculture. One company was planning to up the BonGreen Bio Energy Project worth P1 billion and could help increase bioenergy production in Mindanao.

The other big investments that were planned for operation were the 2,000-hectare expansion of plantation operations of Sumitomo Fruits Corp. at a cost of P2 billion; a 2,000-hectare expansion in Bukidnon of the pineapple production of DavCo that would cost P2 billion; a housing project of the Filinvest Land Inc. worth P1 billion; and an infrastructure program for the next years of the Davao Doctors Hospital with a budget of P1 billion.

“Our experience is 80 percent to 85 percent of the leads would be actualized,” Dureza said. He disclosed that 42 percent of these 32 companies were processing their documentary requirements, while the other 58 percent were building their infrastructure and other operational requirements.

Dureza said the encouraging trend in investment leads in the last quarter last year continued to pour in January, with 15 inquiries registered, four of them coming from four foreign companies with interest to operate business-process outsourcing in the city.

In Central Mindanao, comprised by the Cotabato provinces and the growth area called Soccsksargen, the five investments reached P1.77 billion last year, with the GRCO Insular Mining Corp. accounting for P1.088 billion alone for its gold-mining exploration in Sultan Kudarat.

The other investments were a mass housing in Lagao, General Santos City, by the Communities General Santos Inc. (P342.983 million); production of chicken egg and other poultry products by BioTech Farms Inc. (P200 million); ship-repair activities on 49 vessels in South Cotabato by Signal Marine Shipyard Corp. (P120.852 million); and export of corrugated boxes by the Allied Pacific Packaging Solutions Inc. (P18.5 million).

source: http://businessmirror.com.ph
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Fahdingding

February 5th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Sana out of that 32 prospective investors....
Marami sa GENSAN... :lol: I WISH!

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2010, 06:04 AM

:ohno::ohno: oops, mukhang matatagalan pa or perhaps near to impossible pa na ma-phase out ang tricycles.. Although may mga taxis pero limited lang talaga..

We never know! basta MAGLAMBO LANG ANG GENSAN ah! :lol:

buenos-Diaz

February 5th, 2010, 06:08 AM

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!

^^woow KCC Rules tlga so ibig sabihin mas matatag ung KCC and can stand tlga kahit may kalaban na sa malling jan..woow so ung Robinson di gaanu kadami ung nag shop?ung fren ko nagsabi na medjo mamahalin ung mga stores a Robinson kaya di masyadong patok not like KCC and Gaisano tama ba Fadz?

We never know! basta MAGLAMBO LANG ANG GENSAN ah! :lol:

^^im sure aakyat and kakayanin ng lokal Government ung anu mang crisis jan....wag lang mangurakot

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2010, 06:21 AM

^^woow KCC Rules tlga so ibig sabihin mas matatag ung KCC and can stand tlga kahit may kalaban na sa malling jan..woow so ung Robinson di gaanu kadami ung nag shop?ung fren ko nagsabi na medjo mamahalin ung mga stores a Robinson kaya di masyadong patok not like KCC and Gaisano tama ba Fadz?

Pang CLASS A - B ang target market ng ROB...
maganda dun sa ROB mga KAINAN!!!!!!!

^^im sure aakyat and kakayanin ng lokal Government ung anu mang crisis jan....wag lang mangurakot

Swerte din ang GENSAN kahit papano kasi dedicated sa city mga officials namin dito.....

buenos-Diaz

February 5th, 2010, 06:49 AM

Pang CLASS A - B ang target market ng ROB...
maganda dun sa ROB mga KAINAN!!!!!!!

^^woow nice ahh...pero mas nice if Rob will cater also the class c or d parang SM ba lahat ng kind of masses nandun....para di maleft behind ung mga class C and D....

Swerte din ang GENSAN kahit papano kasi dedicated sa city mga officials namin dito.....

buti pa jan mas dedicated sila sa mga works nila and ung voices of its people ung pinapakingan nila not the businessman na naghahawak sa kanila not like here in our city nakabitay ung kaplaran ng mga Politicians sa kamay ng mga Chiinese dito

chevy_boy

February 5th, 2010, 08:22 AM

Wa jud ni pulos ang WIKIPEDIA ba..di jud masaligan!!!
Kay U/C man gud naka butang didto sa GAISANO CitiMall Marbel!

Toinkz! :bash:

Dapat i-delete na sa wiki...

mao rong

February 5th, 2010, 10:59 AM

^^daming developments....congrats...:)

chevy_boy

February 5th, 2010, 11:49 AM

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2010, 12:43 PM

Naku ayon sa TV PAtrol GenSan, nagkagulo sa Philippine Councilors League kasi KULANG DAW SA HOTEL ANG GENSAN!!!! 2,500 ang delegates wala na matulugan ang iba!

Dapat talaga magdagdag na ng hotel dito....

Wow! Pasensya na pero how irresponsible naman sa mga nag - organize nito....
Bad image to for the CITY... Kakahiya sa mga DELEGATES!

Kelangan na talaga ng investments for HOTELS... :ohno:

rmb

February 5th, 2010, 12:54 PM

Wen will this be held? Coz I'm planning to visit here by next week from Davao. :(

chevy_boy

February 5th, 2010, 01:14 PM

Wen will this be held? Coz I'm planning to visit here by next week from Davao. :(

Kahapon til sat...

rmb

February 5th, 2010, 01:26 PM

ok. that would be great. thanks.

nj_than

February 5th, 2010, 01:49 PM

Open na rin pala ang CD-R KING sa KCC, infairness mas malaki cya compare sa rob. :banana:

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^^salamat sa pag kuha ng pic. sa kcc mall og gensan.. laki talaga ng gensanb... nice design...

Wa jud ni pulos ang WIKIPEDIA ba..di jud masaligan!!!
Kay U/C man gud naka butang didto sa GAISANO CitiMall Marbel!

Toinkz! :bash:

^^tama ka fadh... makalagut.. ehh pano kung tutoo pala di pa ng cmula ang constraction ng gaisano sa marbel.. baka next year pa... hahai. sana maging tutuo naman un wiki..

^^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?

^^tama ka talaga... my nag sabi sa akin na friend ko sa zamboanga na mahal daw singil ng tricy diyan.. pero nice cya kc di na ng hihinto at isa lang talaga ang sakay takbo na di na mag hahanap ng pasahiro..... di gaya dito sa gensan papunoin pa ung tricy...

^^woow KCC Rules tlga so ibig sabihin mas matatag ung KCC and can stand tlga kahit may kalaban na sa malling jan..woow so ung Robinson di gaanu kadami ung nag shop?ung fren ko nagsabi na medjo mamahalin ung mga stores a Robinson kaya di masyadong patok not like KCC and Gaisano tama ba Fadz?

^^yes.. im working at kcc mall of gensan kaya proud talaga ako...

Naku ayon sa TV PAtrol GenSan, nagkagulo sa Philippine Councilors League kasi KULANG DAW SA HOTEL ANG GENSAN!!!! 2,500 ang delegates wala na matulugan ang iba!

Dapat talaga magdagdag na ng hotel dito....

^^tama ka diyan.. kc pumonta cla sa kcc mall ang mga delegates at ng hahanap ng hotel.. dame na namen cnabi kaso puno na daw ang hotel dito sa gensan... sana madagdagan pa ang hotel sa city natin.. hahai..

buenos-Diaz

February 5th, 2010, 03:34 PM

^^yes.. im working at kcc mall of gensan kaya proud talaga ako...

Galing nman ng KCC di natakot sa Big Investors meaning niyan masigla tlga and ung KCC may tatak na sa GenSan and sa mga tourist jan kaya di na nabahala ung mga tga KCC...not like dito takot mga Chinese dito kaya aywa nila mga big Malls to enter

^^tama ka diyan.. kc pumonta cla sa kcc mall ang mga delegates at ng hahanap ng hotel.. dame na namen cnabi kaso puno na daw ang hotel dito sa gensan... sana madagdagan pa ang hotel sa city natin.. hahai..

Sana ung Organizer ay sinuguro na may sapat na Tulugan ng mga lalahok para la problem...

nj_than

February 5th, 2010, 03:47 PM

Galing nman ng KCC di natakot sa Big Investors meaning niyan masigla tlga and ung KCC may tatak na sa GenSan and sa mga tourist jan kaya di na nabahala ung mga tga KCC...not like dito takot mga Chinese dito kaya aywa nila mga big Malls to enter

^^takot din ang kcc kaya ng papalaki pa cla lalo... ehh sa ngayon ang pinag hahandaan ng kcc mall ang sm na.. dahil padating na ang sm sa gensan...

nj_than

February 5th, 2010, 04:35 PM

PBB’s Big Winner-to-be Melai’s Funny Pictures (VOTE FOR MELAI)

With only two weeks left before BIG BROTHER announces the Grand Winner of the Pinoy Big Brother Double Up reality TV show over at ABS-CBN, the people of General Santos are already rejoicing because their kababayan, Melissa “Melai” Cantiveros, who hails from Barangay Calumpang, has already been declared as officially a member of the Top 4. That means, she already has a crack at the Grand Prize along with 3 others, including her love team partner, Jason.

The generals should not be complacent however and so Bariles is urging everyone to vote for Melai to be the GRAND WINNER. Here is a poster below, emailed to us by her colleagues at CALYE, detailing the voting procedures.

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Anyway, just to remind everyone to keep on voting for her, here are some of Melai’s funny pictures which were photoshopped by her admirers from all over the Philippines. Most are crudely done compared to the Manny Pacquiao photos but we are sure that better ones will crop up one of these days.

Meanwhile, here are some of Melai’s funny pictures from the Internet.

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"A VERY SEXY MELAI IN A STEP UP2 MOVIE POSTER SPIN-OFF!"

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"MELAI AS ONE OF THE KID WIZARDS OF WAVERLY PLACE, A DISNEY CHANNEL TV SERIES"

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"MELAI AND JASON TOGETHER IN A SPOOF FOR JUST MARRIED"

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"FROM THE DISNEY MUSICAL ON TV"

So what are you waiting for? Vote now to make Melai the PBB Double-up Winner!

mao rong

February 5th, 2010, 04:46 PM

KCC ba ang pinaka malaking mall sa Gensan?

DJdanz

February 5th, 2010, 05:31 PM

KCC ba ang pinaka malaking mall sa Gensan?

YUP! KCC pinakamalaking mall sa gensan. e2 rin ang mas pinupuntahan ng mga tao. mas marami kasing choice ang mga tao. lalo na ang supermarket laki tlaga.:lol:

mao rong

February 5th, 2010, 05:34 PM

^^how's RPG doing?

DJdanz

February 5th, 2010, 05:53 PM

mao rong

February 5th, 2010, 06:02 PM

^^so i guess isa ka dun?...:D

DJdanz

February 6th, 2010, 12:57 AM

^^so i guess isa ka dun?...:D

hahaha! pang palengke nga lang ako eh.:nuts:

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 01:47 AM

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:

Yun din ang plano dito sa CdeO few years ago. Pero our LGU still preferred na ma-remain ang motorelas kaysa naman mawalan sila ng trabaho. Instead to contribute some aestheticism sa syudad, poverty in the city ay maworsen lamang. Tsada sa iyong paningin at sa uban or even sa turista. Pero ang karamihan hindi nalipay. Diba selfish lang kaayo ta if gawin natin yan? Dapat timbangon talaga. Pwede naman maipaganda ang ibang views sa syudad just like maintaining sa kalinisan sa mga street, park, river, etc.

Ang pagkawalan ng trabaho ng isang tao ay nagdudulot lamang sa sobrang kahirapan. Imagine mopasada lang ang motorela or tricycle driver sa usa ka araw para lang maipakaon niya 3 beses ang kanyang sarili at kanyang pamilya.

If walaon natin, then there should be an alternative na mahatagan ng LGU ng trabaho ang mga tricycle driver na yun.

Magandang GenSan! :)

Wow! Pasensya na pero how irresponsible naman sa mga nag - organize nito....
Bad image to for the CITY... Kakahiya sa mga DELEGATES!

Kelangan na talaga ng investments for HOTELS... :ohno:

I believe hindi yan bad image @Fahd.

Last year yata yun na nagkaroon ng convention ang Philippine FreeMasons, kinulang rin. Sobrang occupied talaga ang hotels, inns, and apartels. Kaya marami ang napwersa na magcheck-in nalang sa lodges and even rent houses.

Anyway, ang positive dito is that diyan sa GenSan sila nagconvention dahil may malaking tiwala sila sa Peace and Order situation ninyo ngayon. Yan ang mas importante! Kaya kudos! I'm sure mainvite pa ninyo sila na magconvention sa inyong syudad. Kung makita ng mga hotel investor na oist naging preferred convention city na rin ang Gensan , I'm sure magfawa sila ng mga hotel diyan. ^^

jpdm

February 6th, 2010, 03:19 AM

OLAER: The Premier Cold Spring Resort in GENSAN!

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Wow! Very nice place in the South!:cheers::cheers:

This is one of the best examples of Eco-Tourism for me!!

Fahdingding

February 6th, 2010, 03:22 AM

^^takot din ang kcc kaya ng papalaki pa cla lalo... ehh sa ngayon ang pinag hahandaan ng kcc mall ang sm na.. dahil padating na ang sm sa gensan...

just wait this 2010 for KCC "5 - Star Hotel" :lol:
Sana maging totoo 'to!

^^takot din ang kcc kaya ng papalaki pa cla lalo... ehh sa ngayon ang pinag hahandaan ng kcc mall ang sm na.. dahil padating na ang sm sa gensan...

Yun din ang plano dito sa CdeO few years ago. Pero our LGU still preferred na ma-remain ang motorelas kaysa naman mawalan sila ng trabaho. Instead to contribute some aestheticism sa syudad, poverty in the city ay maworsen lamang. Tsada sa iyong paningin at sa uban or even sa turista. Pero ang karamihan hindi nalipay. Diba selfish lang kaayo ta if gawin natin yan? Dapat timbangon talaga. Pwede naman maipaganda ang ibang views sa syudad just like maintaining sa kalinisan sa mga street, park, river, etc.

Ang pagkawalan ng trabaho ng isang tao ay nagdudulot lamang sa sobrang kahirapan. Imagine mopasada lang ang motorela or tricycle driver sa usa ka araw para lang maipakaon niya 3 beses ang kanyang sarili at kanyang pamilya.

If walaon natin, then there should be an alternative na mahatagan ng LGU ng trabaho ang mga tricycle driver na yun.

Magandang GenSan! :)

Yes! Tumpak ka jan BRO!
Let's not forget that all services our LGU provides should be geared towards the needs of the people especially our local constituents....

We really have to weigh the cost - benefit equation in every decision!

I believe hindi yan bad image @Fahd.

Last year yata yun na nagkaroon ng convention ang Philippine FreeMasons, kinulang rin. Sobrang occupied talaga ang hotels, inns, and apartels. Kaya marami ang napwersa na magcheck-in nalang sa lodges and even rent houses.

Anyway, ang positive dito is that diyan sa GenSan sila nagconvention dahil may malaking tiwala sila sa Peace and Order situation ninyo ngayon. Yan ang mas importante! Kaya kudos! I'm sure mainvite pa ninyo sila na magconvention sa inyong syudad. Kung makita ng mga hotel investor na oist naging preferred convention city na rin ang Gensan , I'm sure magfawa sila ng mga hotel diyan. ^^

TUMPAK Again!
Yung Convention...Good look yan for the city and it will create an investment climate suitable for more investments for HOTELS and Lodgings....In fact, kailangan na talaga 'to ng GENSAN...

And imagine 2,500 delegates into the city.... 2,500 spending people! they will stimulate business in the city........kaya mga cities, panay invite to host mga conventions dahil sa mga benefits na ito!

Di ko lang nagustuhan yung irresponsibility nung organizer kung sino man xa!!!!! Kahit papano, napahiya ang SYUDAD! :nuts:

Fahdingding

February 6th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Wow! Very nice place in the South!:cheers::cheers:

This is one of the best examples of Eco-Tourism for me!!

More places like this sana! :nuts:

Fahdingding

February 6th, 2010, 04:08 AM

Tourists raid Pacquiao stores before Clottey fight

MANILA, Philippines - If there's anything you can't miss on a trip to General Santos City, it's a visit to boxer Manny Pacquiao's clothing and accessories stores.

This is according to Manila-based and foreign tourists who were seen browsing a Team Pacquiao store for signature jackets and t-shirts that double as tourist souveniers.

General Santos City, located in the southern part of the Philippines, became famous as Pacquiao's hometown more than its booming tuna fishing industry.

The city, located in South Cotabato, is home to many of the Pacquiao family's businesses, including coffee house franchises and boutiques by his wife, Jinkee Pacquiao.

"Ok ang store. [Ang dami ng] pagpipilian. Sinadya talaga namin pumunta dito. (The store is okay. There are lots of things to choose from. We really went out of our way to come here)," said tourist Aida Timbreza.

Team Pacquiao stores, located in both Robinson's Place Mall and the JMP building along Osmeña street in GenSan, are stocked with complete Pacquiao merchandise.

These include new slippers printed with Pacquiao's face, clothes for men and other accessories. Pacquiao, as a brand endorser for Nike, has signature t-shirts, shoes and jackets marked with a special seal.

'Money not an issue'

Dr. Wilma Heramil, who came from a neighboring municipality in South Cotabato called Polomolok, spent more than P5,000 on t-shirts and caps alone.

Heramil told ABS-CBN News that these apparel were specially requested by her relatives in San Diego, California.

"Ipadala ko doon. Gustong gusto nila. Suotin daw nila sa gagawing party. Reason ng gathering nila si Pacman. (I will send it there. They really want it. They will wear these for as party in Pacman's honor)," she said.

Heramil added that her relatives will be wearing these merchandise in time for Pacquiao's March 13 fight against Ghanian boxer Joshua Clottey.

The Team Pacquiao's store supervisor, Rex Aniero, says tourists often flock to the shop every time Pacquiao has an impending fight.

He said items that sell the most are signature items like boxing gloves and Victorinox wristwatches that each cost P30,000--the store's most expensive item.

Aniero said money is not an issue for die-hard Pacquiao fans who come into the store, most of whom are foreigners.

The Victorinox watches have reportedly sold out.

Expecting a new surge of clients in the days leading to the Pacquiao-Clottey match in Texas, Aniero said Team Pacquiao stores will carry special Pacquiao vs. Clottey t-shirts.

He's sure that, just like with other merchandise, these shirts will click with the Filipino boxing champion's fans. Report by Anne Santos, ABS-CBN News.

as of 02/06/2010 1:30 AM

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 05:18 AM

TUMPAK Again!
Yung Convention...Good look yan for the city and it will create an investment climate suitable for more investments for HOTELS and Lodgings....In fact, kailangan na talaga 'to ng GENSAN...

And imagine 2,500 delegates into the city.... 2,500 spending people! they will stimulate business in the city........kaya mga cities, panay invite to host mga conventions dahil sa mga benefits na ito!

Di ko lang nagustuhan yung irresponsibility nung organizer kung sino man xa!!!!! Kahit papano, napahiya ang SYUDAD! :nuts:

2,500 delegates equal 2,500 spending people...hmmm, ang dami! I believe so far the event was the biggest national convention that GenSan got for this year of the Metal Tiger. ^^

I believe that before the national convention was held in your city, LGUs and private promoters from other cities in the country had also offered their cities as venue for the said big event. So may nangyari talagang botohan; let's say sa mga organizer. And it happened that GenSan got the votes of the majority. Kaya believe ako sa LGU and private promoters ninyo kasi they had cinvinced the organizers that GenSan should host the said big event.

Organizers cannot be easily convinced. So it's not about the convincing power. It's all about reality. Number of hotels is always in their mind, but it is Peace and Order environ that comes first even before amenities of the city. A city with many hotels and lots of amenities to offer cannot grab even a small, but prestigious convention if the peace and order environ is not stable or let's say chaotic. I strongly believe that Peace and Order environ matters most here why the said big event was successfully held in one of the booming cities of the south. Second GenSan has lots then to offer: big malls such as KCC and Rob, and big (such as Gaisano) and small retail shops, restaus, bars banks, ATMs, etc.

I believe the organizer from GenSan might be called irresponsible. But for me, he/she should be somehow congratulated by people of GenSan since it was him/her that had sold the good image to the rest of the nation or to the lesser extent even before the international audience that GenSan is a very booming city, and most of all, Peace and Order environ is stable in the city where every one is safe and secured. So why not visit GenSan to enjoy, to relax, to host an event, to invest, and even to live? :)

buenos-Diaz

February 6th, 2010, 05:51 AM

^^

marami sila ngaung mga pakulo o events to attract people. madami din naman tao pero mas madami tlaga kcc then gmall. usually ng mga pumupunta sa rob is from middle class and upper class kaya nandun ung mga magagarang sasakyan lagi nka park. kng food trip ang hanap mo masmarami kang choice sa rob at okey rin ung night lyf dun sa labas ng rob lalo na pag weekend.

^^aw ganun ba so target tlga ng Robinson jan ung Upper Class and middle class....

2,500 delegates equal 2,500 spending people...hmmm, ang dami! I believe so far the event was the biggest national convention that GenSan got for this year of the Metal Tiger. ^^

I believe that before the national convention was held in your city, LGUs and private promoters from other cities in the country had also offered their cities as venue for the said big event. So may nangyari talagang botohan; let's say sa mga organizer. And it happened that GenSan got the votes of the majority. Kaya believe ako sa LGU and private promoters ninyo kasi they had cinvinced the organizers that GenSan should host the said big event.

Organizers cannot be easily convinced. So it's not about the convincing power. It's all about reality. Number of hotels is always in their mind, but it is Peace and Order environ that comes first even before amenities of the city. A city with many hotels and lots of amenities to offer cannot grab even a small, but prestigious convention if the peace and order environ is not stable or let's say chaotic. I strongly believe that Peace and Order environ matters most here why the said big event was successfully held in one of the booming cities of the south. Second GenSan has lots then to offer: big malls such as KCC and Rob, and big (such as Gaisano) and small retail shops, restaus, bars banks, ATMs, etc.

I believe the organizer from GenSan might be called irresponsible. But for me, he/she should be somehow congratulated by people of GenSan since it was him/her that had sold the good image to the rest of the nation or to the lesser extent even before the international audience that GenSan is a very booming city, and most of all, Peace and Order environ is stable in the city where every one is safe and secured. So why not visit GenSan to enjoy, to relax, to host an event, to invest, and even to live? :)

woow nice mas okie ung mga ganitong Convention nakikilalal tlga ung City

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 05:53 AM

^^aw ganun ba so target tlga ng Robinson jan ung Upper Class and middle class....

Safe to say siguro yung tao na may kaya. ^^

buenos-Diaz

February 6th, 2010, 05:56 AM

^^takot din ang kcc kaya ng papalaki pa cla lalo... ehh sa ngayon ang pinag hahandaan ng kcc mall ang sm na.. dahil padating na ang sm sa gensan...

^^ahh oic ganun pero im sure they can still fight with the SM kung nalabana nila ung Robinson why not with SM heheh.....

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 06:02 AM

woow nice mas okie ung mga ganitong Convention nakikilalal tlga ung City

Yeah since we are now in the world of no boundaries. An American, who has heard GenSan for the first time, can type GenSan or even Manny Pacquiao in the Google. Voila!!! All info about GenSan will quickly appear. :)

buenos-Diaz

February 6th, 2010, 06:04 AM

Safe to say siguro yung tao na may kaya. ^^

^^aw ganun na nga heheh....pero the Robinson will also try to market the Class C and D para maka generate more income....

Yeah since we are now in the world of no boundaries. An American, who has heard GenSan for the first time, can type GenSan or even Manny Pacquiao in the Google. Voila!!! All info about GenSan will quickly appear. :)

yap nakikilala na ung Gen San not only sa Tuna but also to Pacquiao......galing galing....Boom Town nga tlga ang Gen San

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 06:10 AM

^^aw ganun na nga heheh....pero the Robinson will also try to market the Class C and D para maka generate more income....

Yes, you might have a point. But I can say that Rob's market is not only focusing GenSan, but the "may kaya" shoppers in whole SOCCKSARGEN area. Even rich political clans and hacienderos in Maguindanao, which is part of ARMM region, can shop Robinsons Place GenSan. ^^

buenos-Diaz

February 6th, 2010, 06:22 AM

Yes, you might have a point. But I can say that Rob's market is not only focusing GenSan, but the "may kaya" shoppers in whole SOCCKSARGEN area. Even rich political clans and hacienderos in Maguindanao, which is part of ARMM region, can shop Robinsons Place GenSan. ^^

^^yes...Gen San become the Center of Economic, Financial, Education and shopping destination of ARMM SokSacGen and even as far as Davao right?but di lng nman sa araw araw na may mga mayaman mag shop lagi sa mamahaling Malls/stores right?but its good Robinson is catering the needs of people of Gen San...sa totoo lang nakakaingit tlga kc ang galing ng City Government niyo..in the service of its people tlga

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 06:26 AM

^^yes...Gen San become the Center of Economic, Financial, Education and shopping destination of ARMM SokSacGen and even as far as Davao right?but di lng nman sa araw araw na may mga mayaman mag shop lagi sa mamahaling Malls/stores right?but its good Robinson is catering the needs of people of Gen San...sa totoo lang nakakaingit tlga kc ang galing ng City Government niyo..in the service of its people tlga

Besides, I believe the city's LGUs and private promoters few years ago had foreseen that the local giant tuna industry would be affected, so they were aggressive in their pursuit to diversify the economy of the city. After all with city's strong leadership much more when it comes to peace and order stability, they invited Rob and even SM to build big retail shops in GenSan. Of course, there was a thorough feasibility study, and it found out that the personal expenditures or let's say purchasing power in the city was growing till now. Well, there is already a Rob mall. Sm will be next.

Sa binisaya pa, "Hinog na sab ang GenSan for big retail shops." Hope GenSan's LGUs and private promoters will focus also in ICT industry, etc. ^^

buenos-Diaz

February 6th, 2010, 06:51 AM

Fahdingding

February 6th, 2010, 11:25 AM

Besides, I believe the city's LGUs and private promoters few years ago had foreseen that the local giant tuna industry would be affected, so they were aggressive in their pursuit to diversify the economy of the city. After all with city's strong leadership much more when it comes to peace and order stability, they invited Rob and even SM to build big retail shops in GenSan. Of course, there was a thorough feasibility study, and it found out that the personal expenditures or let's say purchasing power in the city was growing till now. Well, there is already a Rob mall. Sm will be next.

Sa binisaya pa, "Hinog na sab ang GenSan for big retail shops." Hope GenSan's LGUs and private promoters will focus also in ICT industry, etc. ^^

Tumpak ka jan BRO! ICT Industry talaga ang next target ngaun ng LGU - GENSAN...In fact, thier mission and vision is to make GENSAN not just the ICT Capital of SoCSkSarGen nor Mindanao but in the Whole PHILIPPINES! Bongga! I like the very optimistic view of our LGU....

Furthermore, our LGU is in active partnership with the private sector and the acadame on the promotion and upliftment of ICT Industry in GENSAN...

Thus, MABUHAY IT PARK... and it just getting started!!!!!!!!!! More to come hopefully soon!!!!

Antoher good thing about GENSAN is relatively young city pa xa hindi pa nya na reach ang full - potential nya as a corporate entity, unlike DAVAO and CDO na very established na! Plus, purchasing power in our city is increasing and still keep on increasing....

Kung irate ko ang GENSAN compare sa DAVAO and CDO.. i will rate Davao 10 and CDO 9 with GENSAN with 5 or 6... pero i'm very optimistic na darating din ang time ng GENSAN...kaya vital din talaga ang peace and order situation in attracting investments.....

Ang nakikita ko lang kulang sa GENSAN is yung TOURISM Industry........ Dami pa kelangan i work out dito na industry, of course, in cooperation with other provinces! (Holistic Development Plan)

Hay! Kapoy Type! Pasensya na! :nuts:

2,500 delegates equal 2,500 spending people...hmmm, ang dami! I believe so far the event was the biggest national convention that GenSan got for this year of the Metal Tiger. ^^

I believe that before the national convention was held in your city, LGUs and private promoters from other cities in the country had also offered their cities as venue for the said big event. So may nangyari talagang botohan; let's say sa mga organizer. And it happened that GenSan got the votes of the majority. Kaya believe ako sa LGU and private promoters ninyo kasi they had cinvinced the organizers that GenSan should host the said big event.

Organizers cannot be easily convinced. So it's not about the convincing power. It's all about reality. Number of hotels is always in their mind, but it is Peace and Order environ that comes first even before amenities of the city. A city with many hotels and lots of amenities to offer cannot grab even a small, but prestigious convention if the peace and order environ is not stable or let's say chaotic. I strongly believe that Peace and Order environ matters most here why the said big event was successfully held in one of the booming cities of the south. Second GenSan has lots then to offer: big malls such as KCC and Rob, and big (such as Gaisano) and small retail shops, restaus, bars banks, ATMs, etc.

I believe the organizer from GenSan might be called irresponsible. But for me, he/she should be somehow congratulated by people of GenSan since it was him/her that had sold the good image to the rest of the nation or to the lesser extent even before the international audience that GenSan is a very booming city, and most of all, Peace and Order environ is stable in the city where every one is safe and secured. So why not visit GenSan to enjoy, to relax, to host an event, to invest, and even to live? :)

Don't forget the PREX National Convention this coming February 19, 20 and 21 with not just 2,500 delegates but:

5,000

naku tiyak ito kukulangin talaga ang GENSAN dito.....

regjeex

February 6th, 2010, 12:52 PM

see you all there on May GENSAN...

Rall

February 6th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Tumpak ka jan BRO! ICT Industry talaga ang next target ngaun ng LGU - GENSAN...In fact, thier mission and vision is to make GENSAN not just the ICT Capital of SoCSkSarGen nor Mindanao but in the Whole PHILIPPINES! Bongga! I like the very optimistic view of our LGU....

Furthermore, our LGU is in active partnership with the private sector and the acadame on the promotion and upliftment of ICT Industry in GENSAN...

Thus, MABUHAY IT PARK... and it just getting started!!!!!!!!!! More to come hopefully soon!!!!

Antoher good thing about GENSAN is relatively young city pa xa hindi pa nya na reach ang full - potential nya as a corporate entity, unlike DAVAO and CDO na very established na! Plus, purchasing power in our city is increasing and still keep on increasing....

Kung irate ko ang GENSAN compare sa DAVAO and CDO.. i will rate Davao 10 and CDO 9 with GENSAN with 5 or 6... pero i'm very optimistic na darating din ang time ng GENSAN...kaya vital din talaga ang peace and order situation in attracting investments.....

Ang nakikita ko lang kulang sa GENSAN is yung TOURISM Industry........ Dami pa kelangan i work out dito na industry, of course, in cooperation with other provinces! (Holistic Development Plan)

Hay! Kapoy Type! Pasensya na! :nuts:

Don't forget the PREX National Convention this coming February 19, 20 and 21 with not just 2,500 delegates but:

5,000

naku tiyak ito kukulangin talaga ang GENSAN dito.....

5000!!!
need more hotels in your area

nj_than

February 6th, 2010, 04:47 PM

5000!!!
need more hotels in your area

^^ang dame naman ata... hotel pls...

mao rong

February 6th, 2010, 05:20 PM

^^ang dami ah

earlat

February 6th, 2010, 09:00 PM

Taegon

February 6th, 2010, 11:14 PM

Oh my, 5000?? Saan nila ilalagay ang mga delegates?? Now that's a dilemma.. An accommodation nightmare.. They should've planned ahead and considered this.. Calling all the investors.. GENSAN BADLY NEEDS HOTELS!!!!!!

Ang dami talaga! Malaking pera yata ang macirculo. Maging buhay na buhay not only hotels, inns, apartels, and even lodges and rent houses, but also taxis, restau, bars, malls, other retail shops, etc in GenSan. ^^

earlat

February 7th, 2010, 12:49 AM

Ang dami talaga! Malaking pera yata ang macirculo. Maging buhay na buhay not only hotels, inns, apartels, and even lodges and rent houses, but also taxis, restau, bars, malls, other retail shops, etc in GenSan. ^^

Paging, all investors.. Sayang ang opportunity such as this...

nj_than

February 7th, 2010, 01:55 PM

^^sayang talaga.. gensan pls more hotel...

buenos-Diaz

February 7th, 2010, 03:03 PM

Oh my, 5000?? Saan nila ilalagay ang mga delegates?? Now that's a dilemma.. An accommodation nightmare.. They should've planned ahead and considered this.. Calling all the investors.. GENSAN BADLY NEEDS HOTELS!!!!!!

I think the City Government and the Organizers will think or limit the delegates nalng kung lack ng accommodations ung City or gagawa ng alternative way na para accommodate yung mga delegates...5000 is parang isang delegates na lalahok sa Olympics games ahh...so GenSan needs na tlga mag expand pa ng more hotels

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 02:41 AM

I think the City Government and the Organizers will think or limit the delegates nalng kung lack ng accommodations ung City or gagawa ng alternative way na para accommodate yung mga delegates...5000 is parang isang delegates na lalahok sa Olympics games ahh...so GenSan needs na tlga mag expand pa ng more hotels

Lagi!lagi!lagi!:lol:

earlat

February 8th, 2010, 02:49 AM

Good morning Gensan and the rest of Region 12.. When gani tong PREX Convention??? Wala na sila nagkalisod ug pangita ug accommodations? Haay, kaluoy sad nila sa..

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 02:49 AM

Naa construction tapad sa HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE sa may Recto st. corner Balagtas...

I think additional school building yun ng HTC! :banana:

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 02:52 AM

Good morning Gensan and the rest of Region 12.. When gani tong PREX Convention??? Wala na sila nagkalisod ug pangita ug accommodations? Haay, kaluoy sad nila sa..

Mapangitaan guro na ug paagi ui... bacin ang uban didto mag stay sa ilang mga co - members sa PREX! :nuts:

earlat

February 8th, 2010, 03:12 AM

Naa construction tapad sa HOLY TRINITY COLLEGE sa may Recto st. corner Balagtas...

I think additional school building yun ng HTC! :banana:

really?? Mao man na near sa Fitmart sa?

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 03:22 AM

really?? Mao man na near sa Fitmart sa?

Yes YEs!

earlat

February 8th, 2010, 03:43 AM

Yes YEs!

^^ Pila siya ka storeys Fahdz?? Naa nay renderings?

romix

February 8th, 2010, 04:28 AM

we have expereinced that dilemma here in butuan when we hosted the convntion of all sanggunian members all over mindanao during the early 2000s, imagined lmost 3,000 delegates came over to attendthe convention, and they were disppointed sa reception dahil kulang talaga ang mga hotel rooms to accomodate evrybody, may dumating sa umaga from sulta kudarat but when they found out the mess they went back pagka afternoon na galit na galit sa organizer, butuan was really put in the bad light, and the organizers were caught unprepared and blaming each other na, may issue pa na yong mga convention kit may lamang condom, pati lady delegate nilagyan ng condom, bakit, nagpunta ba dito ang mga sp members para mag jerj-r , the media were really feasting on the organizers for almost 2 weeks, buti na lang it died a natural death, pero next time hwg maghost ng gannon kalaking convention kung di sure ang accomodation, butuan is really lagging in the number of hotel rooms, it could only accomodate less than 2,000 participants

dhodznjay

February 8th, 2010, 05:18 AM

now na ang opening sa new bldg of city government of gensan...

buenos-Diaz

February 8th, 2010, 05:23 AM

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 06:17 AM

^^ Pila siya ka storeys Fahdz?? Naa nay renderings?

Wa man rendering pero naa na construction...human na first floor....and floor na sila karon pero murag multi - storey xa kay baga iya mga kabila... :lol:

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 06:19 AM

Naa pud ko nakita nindot na Apartelle along Atis Street doul sa SDA ug Alliance Church!

South.... Apartelle something ang ngalan....

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 06:22 AM

now na ang opening sa new bldg of city government of gensan...

or baka yung pertaining to the new legislative building?

Ayos 'to! kelan ba SOCA ni Mayor?

buenos-Diaz

February 8th, 2010, 06:22 AM

Wa man rendering pero naa na construction...human na first floor....and floor na sila karon pero murag multi - storey xa kay baga iya mga kabila... :lol:

^^wat sya fahds?commercial or hotel or mix building?

buenos-Diaz

February 8th, 2010, 06:22 AM

or baka yung pertaining to the new legislative building?

Ayos 'to! kelan ba SOCA ni Mayor?

^^bagong City Hall ba or anu to sya Fahds?

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 06:26 AM

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 08:46 AM

DOLE-12, tuna players assess long-term impact of Pacific fishing ban on GenSan’s tuna industry

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)-Region 12 has launched a study to determine possible strategies to help cushion the foreseen adverse impact of the two-year fishing ban in the high Pacific seas to the city’s multi-billion peso tuna industry.

Lawyer Ma. Gloria Tango, DOLE Region 12 director, said Friday they will meet with various tuna industry players here next week to initially discuss the immediate and possible long-term effects of the fishing ban in the international waters off the western and central Pacific Ocean.

She said among the players that they sought to join the meeting were those from fishing, canning, trading, processing and other related industry sectors.

“We will take another look at their present situation and try to deal with the future impact of the moratorium on the industry,” Tango said.

Local tuna fishing companies earlier estimated a 10 to 20-percent drop in tuna catches this year as a result of the fishing ban in the Pacific’s international waters that was imposed starting January 1 by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

The WCPFC imposed the fishing ban on all of its 25-member countries and 10 other observer-states as a result of scientific studies and the emergence of statistics that showed the drastic decline of tuna fish stocks, especially bigeye and yellowfin tuna.

The WCPFC was established by the Convention for the Conservation and Management of Highly Migratory Fish Stocks in the Western and Central Pacific Ocean, of which the Philippines was a signatory, that came into force in 2004.

Tango said that based on their initial assessment, at least eight of the 13 major tuna fishing companies based in the city would be directly affected by the Pacific fishing ban.

She estimated that at least 200 workers from each of the affected fishing companies would likely be displaced once the ban takes its toll on their operations.

Tango said they are also closely monitoring the operations of the other industry sectors, specifically tuna canning and processing, which directly source their raw materials from the fishing companies.

“According to reports from informal sources, the ban has not yet affected the tuna canneries since they were able to stock up sufficient supplies before it was imposed,” she said.

Tango said they will check with the tuna canneries and other processing firms how long their current supplies can sustain their normal operations.

She said they are planning to include the tuna canning and processing sectors in the agency’s ongoing profiling of workers from the industry that would likely be displaced as a result of the fishing ban.

“We’re almost complete with our evaluation of the workers’ profiles and we may begin consolidating them by next week,” she said.

DOLE-12 earlier launched the profiling of workers that might be affected by the downsizing schemes being planned by various tuna fishing companies.

Through the workers’ profiles, labor personnel would be able to identify the skills and experiences of the workers and match them for possible jobs and skills trainings.

General Santos City, which is dubbed the Philippines’ tuna capital, presently hosts six of the country’s eight tuna canneries that employ around 15,000 regular and casual workers.

More than 2,000 workers are also employed in several micro and small fresh and frozen tuna processing firms that are operating in the city.

The city’s tuna industry, which supports about 75,000 direct jobs, generates an average annual income of P6 billion from fish landings and value-added processing as well as export receipts of around US $ 160 million. (PNA)
LAP/AVE

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2010, 09:15 AM

Federation chief says GenSan fish industry has alternative to purse seine fishing
by Danilo E. Doguiles

Koronadal City (PIA 12) -- An official of a local federation of fishing companies in SOCCSKSARGEN said yesterday that fishing companies here may have to resort to traditional and considerably less effective hook and line fishing method, locally called "payaw" to withstand the repercussions of the two-year fishing ban being implemented in some parts of the international waters of the Pacific.

Bayani Fredeluces, executive director of the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing Associations and Allied Industries based in General Santos City, said that the fishing prohibitions affecting the fishing industry in the country has affected mostly purse seiners.

"Those involved in hook and line fishing are not included in the present two-year ban. The ban for the use of 'payaw' ended in August and September last year," Fredeluces explained.

Hook and line fishing is tagged a traditional method and therefore yields much lesser than purse seine fishing that uses nets.

Tuna processors and exporters NH Agro Industrial Corporation, Drewzel Shipyard and Services Inc., and Phillip?s Seafood Mindanao Corporation, all purse seiners, have temporarily suspended operations in January because of drastic reduction of tuna stocks.

A number of commercial fishers have also reduced the number of fishing boats in operation to as much as 30%.

The Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) implemented the two-year fishing ban in the high seas of the Pacific effective January 1 to mitigate the overfishing of bigeye and yellowfin tuna and to ensure that stocks of these highly migratory fishes are maintained at levels capable of producing their maximum production yield.

The measure includes closure of two pockets the high seas of the Pacific to purse-seiners. Covered in the ban are the high seas bounded by Micronesia, Indonesia, Palau, and Papua New Guinea and the high seas surrounded by Micronesia, Fiji, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu. (PIA 12) [top]

TheAvenger

February 9th, 2010, 04:25 AM

The previous months I was in Gensan to act as a sort of a consultant on safety and navigation, auditor, and assessor to a Manila-based fishing company operating in the South Pacific and Gensan. I was sad to know that many fishermen from Gensan and other parts of the Philippines will be displaced by the new rule to ban Tuna fishing in the International water in the South Pacific for about 2 years.

In the below Blog were some photos related to the Fishing industry based in Gensan.

http://jibrael.blogspot.com/2010/02/two-year-ban-on-tuna-fishing-in-western_08.html

Fahdingding

February 9th, 2010, 05:04 AM

^^bagong City Hall ba or anu to sya Fahds?

No! LEGISLATIVE BUILDING xa... dun na mag session at mag office ang mga KONSEHAL ng GENSAN unlike before wala silang offices at ang liit ng session hall nila within the CITY HALL.... maliit lang bya city hall ng GENSAN!

GOOD THING Tapos na di sa wakas ang LB after 5 years! :lol:

Fahdingding

February 9th, 2010, 05:09 AM

^^wat sya fahds?commercial or hotel or mix building?

maliit lang ang area and i think additional school building siguro yun!

earlat

February 9th, 2010, 05:27 AM

No! LEGISLATIVE BUILDING xa... dun na mag session at mag office ang mga KONSEHAL ng GENSAN unlike before wala silang offices at ang liit ng session hall nila within the CITY HALL.... maliit lang bya city hall ng GENSAN!

GOOD THING Tapos na di sa wakas ang LB after 5 years! :lol:

What?!?!?! It took that long to build that structure? Grabeng bureaucracy naman.. Haay, or baka naman sa funding nagka-problema?:ohno::ohno:

Fahdingding

February 9th, 2010, 05:35 AM

What?!?!?! It took that long to build that structure? Grabeng bureaucracy naman.. Haay, or baka naman sa funding nagka-problema?:ohno::ohno:

parang ganun na nga...putol putol ang funding! pero at least ngayon tapos na!

earlat

February 9th, 2010, 06:57 AM

unsay latest dinha sa Gensan?

nicko

February 9th, 2010, 07:25 AM

http://www.robinsonsmovieworld.com/images/adsbig/pacquiaoclottey-pop.jpg

rmb

February 9th, 2010, 08:04 AM

Any suggestions on what to do in GenSan for a day? :)

Fahdingding

February 10th, 2010, 03:11 AM

Power to the Masa! Panalunin natin ang karapat-dapat!

http://i813.photobucket.com/albums/zz52/fmdear/1-65.jpg

Umaariba talaga ang yaman ni Paul Jake

Born to the family who owns International Pharmaceutical Inc.

Paul Jake had it going so good in life

He doesn’t need to win this one

Yeah, yeah – sasabihin nyong all is fair in love and war

And that Paul Jake fought the good fight

Fine!

But does he need this?

Hindi.

Ibigay natin sa nararapat manalo

Isa kina Melai, Jason, Johan at Tibo ang dapat na maging Big Winner

Sila ang mas nangangailangan

At hindi ang mayamang si Paul Jake

If Paul Jake losses, his life will go on

He’ll just go on a vacation at the Bahamas, ayos na!

Kaya ngayon, nananawagan ako sa kapwa kong masa

Power to the masa!

Botohin natin ang karapat-dapat

Melai.

Jason.

Johan.

Tibo

I leave it up to you.

But I am voting for Melai.

I am going to type

BBS MELAI

And I’m going to send it to 231

Kasi Smart user ako.

Otherwise sa 2331 ko isi-send.

Inuulit ko – Paul Jake doesn’t need this win.

Yun lang.

Fahdingding

February 10th, 2010, 03:14 AM

Investments in Pangasius production hit P100M mark
by MindaNews
Tuesday, 09 February 2010 23:08

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/09 February) – Hito or catfish production is fast becoming a big industry in Region 12 with investments breaching the P100-million mark a year after its introduction in the area, the regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry said. DTI-Region 12 has been promoting Pangasius hypopthalmus, also called dory or sutchi fish, starting in the third quarter of 2008.
There are now four hatchery ponds, two nursery ponds, three processing companies and at least 60 fish ponds devoted to Pangasius cultivation, Dorecita T. Delima, DTI regional assistant director, said.

Also called iridescent shark catfish, Pangasius thrives in Vietnam’s Mekong River.

The regional Pangasius industry generated 150 jobs and domestic sales of P106 million from farmers and processors from January 2009 to January 2010, Delima said.

Investments in Pangasius are concentrated mostly in Midsayap and Pigcawayan in North Cotabato; Koronadal City, Polomolok, Tupi, Sto Nino, Banga, Lake Sebu, and Norala in South Cotabato; Senator Ninoy Aquino and Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat; General Santos City; and Alabel in Saranggani, the regional DTI office reported.

The positive acceptance of Pangasius production among local farmers has prompted a major processing company, RDex Food Corp. Inc., to stop importing the fish variety, Delima said in an accomplishment report.

RDex Food, a member of homegrown business empire RD Group of Companies here, has been importing pangasius fillet valued annually at P2.73 million, she noted.

Roger E. Rivera, senior vice president and chief operating officer of RDEX Foods, earlier said the firm recognizes the potential of Pangasius in the international market and that it is keen on helping the industry grow in the locality.

The company will buy the Pangasius harvest of local farmers at a desired weight and is willing to provide the growers technical assistance in its cultivation, he said.

RDex processes Pangasius into fillet, round steak, buttered fish fingers and patties.

Ms. Delima said in her report that RDex Foods will be ready to compete in the export market once local pangasius supply becomes stable and sustainable.

Two more micro entrepreneurs, Kimkyts Food Products and KM Food Products, also based in this city, are now processing pangasius into fish balls, shanghai rolls, nuggets, siomai, and patties, Delima said.

To support the industry, the regional Trade department has coordinated the distribution of 1.5 million pangasius fingerlings to 60 farmer-growers in 2009.

Initial harvest was done mid-year of 2009 while the rest are expected to be harvested by the first quarter of 2010.

Sixteen demonstration farms were established in 2009 to educate interested industry stakeholders and to disseminate the technology to farmer-growers. An additional 12 demo farms are expected to be set up around the region this year.

Delima said that the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines have opened financing plans for Pangasius-related investments, to encourage more players to the industry.

Louie Medel, a board member of the South Cotabato Association of Farmers Multi Purpose Cooperative, said the cooperative decided to engage in the Pangasius industry due to its potentials and the support from the state agencies.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is assisting us with the technology while the DTI worked out marketing agreements with feed companies and buyers, he said.

Data from the regional Trade office said that the Philippines imports around 600 metric tons of Pangasius fillet, valued at $1.65 million, from Vietnam every month. Markets for this fish are also opening in Europe, US, and other countries in Asia.

Delima projected the local market can generate sufficient supply to enter the international market by 2012. (MindaNews)

nj_than

February 10th, 2010, 04:46 AM

buenos-Diaz

February 10th, 2010, 05:31 AM

pls... panalunin natin c melai... cya talaga ang karapat dapat na manalo bilang big winner.. bot melai... salamat po

^^dapat lang isa kasi si melai na Tga Mindanao dapat tga Mindanao ulit manalo sa PBB:banana:

buenos-Diaz

February 10th, 2010, 05:33 AM

No! LEGISLATIVE BUILDING xa... dun na mag session at mag office ang mga KONSEHAL ng GENSAN unlike before wala silang offices at ang liit ng session hall nila within the CITY HALL.... maliit lang bya city hall ng GENSAN!

GOOD THING Tapos na di sa wakas ang LB after 5 years! :lol:

^^so Sangguniang Panlunsod pala un heheh...buti nman may new building para mas maganda.....and tulad din dito ung Legislative Building new rin mga way back 2005 something nagkaroon lng taz controbersyal pa tlga ung building:lol::lol:

Fahdingding

February 10th, 2010, 05:40 AM

Manny, Jinkee Pacquiao ventures boom in GenSan

MANILA, Philippines – There’s no stopping Fighter of the Decade Manny Pacquiao and his wife, Jinkee, when it comes to opening business ventures in General Santos City.

Aside from a coffee shop, gas station and a high-end fashion boutique, the Pacquiaos also opened the Pacman H2O water refilling station along Salazar Street.

Jinkee even has 2 newly-opened shops in KCC Mall—her own fashion boutique and a franchise of a beauty clinic.

Jinkee’s boutique carries her own clothing line.

According to store supervisor Virlyn Dagacan, the styles of Jinkee’s clothes are formal yet sexy.

Compared to the designer brands that Jinkee sells in another boutique, the clothes, bags, shoes, slippers, watches, wallets and cosmetic products in Jinkee’s boutique are more affordable.

“May US and Hong Kong items din kami binebenta dito. May mga turista rin namimili dito. (There are items from the US and Hong Kong here. There are tourists who buy here),” said Dagacan.

It is expected that employment opportunities will abound in General Santos City because of the various investments and business ventures of the Pacquiao power couple.

Boxing is not forever

Some General Santos City natives are happy with the success of Pacquiao in other fields aside from boxing.

“Diba ang boxing hindi naman yan forever,” stated Cecyl Cabatingan-Taghap, a teacher. “Kaya okay ito. Gusto ko mga damit dito, trendy at nasa uso.”

Jinkee is also a franchisee of Flawless in General Santos City, the beauty clinic’s first branch in Mindanao.

Resident physician Dr. Katherine Cutab said, “People now are beauty conscious. Many want the medical service like Sclerotherapy that treats varicose veins.”

The Pacquiaos also have a newly-opened building, their third in General Santos City.

Their multipurpose gymnasium, meantime, is expected to be finished by August.

The gymnasium project, which covers 1 hectare in Barangay Tambler, reportedly costs more than P20 million.

It will house a basketball court and boxing gym. – With a report from Anne Santos, ABS-CBN News General Santos.

as of 02/10/2010 1:09 AM

Fahdingding

February 10th, 2010, 05:41 AM

guyz alam nyo san yung third JMP building ng mga PACQUIAO?

Ang alam ko lang dun sa osmena at heights! :ohno:

Sana matuloy na yung ECO _ TOURISM nila at Hotel...

marlowe_cano

February 10th, 2010, 05:47 AM

6^

natawa ako sa codom... kasali na ba yon sa first-aid kit??? :hilarious

buenos-Diaz

February 10th, 2010, 05:57 AM

6^

natawa ako sa codom... kasali na ba yon sa first-aid kit??? :hilarious

^^naniniguro lang ata ung organizers na ala mabuntis sa mga kalahok hahahaah a little weird man un:lol:

buenos-Diaz

February 10th, 2010, 05:59 AM

guyz alam nyo san yung third JMP building ng mga PACQUIAO?

Ang alam ko lang dun sa osmena at heights! :ohno:

Sana matuloy na yung ECO _ TOURISM nila at Hotel...

Galing nman nina Manny ahh sana multi stories and hotel na papatayuin ni Manny and Jinky.....tas i pangalan nila ung building na JMP Towers and Hotels diba cool heheheh

romix

February 10th, 2010, 11:49 AM

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 05:41 AM

good for gensan at least nashrean kau ng mga bvlessings ni manny , nag invest din sya dyan at makagenerate ng jobs, di tulad ng ibang rich na sa maynila o di kaya sa cebu nagiinvest para sure ang roi, by the way, nagbrown out din be dyn, dito sa butuan, everyday , nakakainis, balik tayo sa panahon ni ramos, alam kaya ito ni ate glo, akala ko legacy nya na maging developed country na tayo, e bat may brown out, baka may incres sa power o sinasadya ito to set the mind of the people wen election day comes,

Yes! Rotation din ang Brownout dito at everyday minsan 1hour lang pero lately 2 hours minsan 1 hour ngayon mamaya another 1 hour! hahahay!

Lalo pa 'to lalala kasi El Niño ngayon at bumababa ang water level sa AGUS Power Plant sa ILigan!

Here in Southern Mindanao, we are facing a DILEMMA... The Proposed MAASIM Coal - Fired Power Plant will surely provide the much - needed supply of ENERGY for the REGION but in exchange is yung environmental degradation.... Saan tayo ngayon? :nuts::ohno:

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 05:43 AM

Galing nman nina Manny ahh sana multi stories and hotel na papatayuin ni Manny and Jinky.....tas i pangalan nila ung building na JMP Towers and Hotels diba cool heheheh

Mag - dilang ANGHEL ka sana BRO! :cheers:

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 06:08 AM

Valentine Promos of GenSan Restaurants

With Valentine’s Day fast approaching, we are sure that most of you still have not yet decided on where to spend this Day of Hearts with your partners, loved ones, families and friends. To help you out on your predicament, we are featuring a selected number of GenSan Restaurants and establishments which are running Valentine’s Day Promotions purposely to bring out the romantics in you.

We suggest you contact them right away for your reservations because you would have to remember that February 14, 2010 also marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, the year of the Tiger. This means that Fil-Chinese Families will also be out that day looking for the best food in town. We are just lucky because this year, we have more choices of GenSan Restaurants and establishments to pick out for our twin Valentines and Chinese New Year celebrations.

Thanks to the owners of these GenSan restaurants and establishments for emailing to us their respective promo details.

I. San Mig Sports Bar’s “A Valentine Dinner Show of Love Songs”
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"SAN MIG SPORTS BAR'S PRE-VALENTINE AND VALENTINE'S DAY PROMO"

It’s a musical treat for lovers at San Mig Sports Bar inside the NCCC Compound on February 14, as resident artists Jun and Cris Lyn Joy dish out love songs accompanied by a piano and guitars. They also have a lovely guest singer, Ms. Albert Krizlynne to enthrall the audience. The whole thing will set you off at P300 per person.

For their pre-Valentine treats, there is no ENTRANCE FEE from February 10 to 13 for patrons who will be entertained by the music of live bands “The D’ Base” and “The Kinetic Band”.

Look for Kuya Bebot Haw, the bubbly owner who will suggest to you his best ostrich and crocodile recipes.

For reservations, you may contact (083) 302-1961.

2. East Asia Royale Hotel’s “Love’s Splendor Valentine Dinner”
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East Asia Royale Hotel has prepared two venues for its “Love’s Splendor Valentine Dinner“. For those who go for classical music, you may want to have your dinner at the Ballroom.

For acoustic music lovers, it’s the Royale Lounge for you. Dinner costs P350 each and if GM Rombar Bartolome’s wife Aymee prepares her famed “kare-kare” herself, then that itself is a bonus already.

There will be two lucky draws for two couples who will win an overnight stay at East Asia Royale Hotel. Neat huh?

For queries and reservations, please contact their Sales Office at (083) 553-4124.

3. Grab A Crab Restaurant and Coffee Club 101’s “A Roaring Valentines”
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"GRAB A CRAB RESTAURANT AND COFFEE CLUB 101'S ROARING VALENTINE"

GenSan’s Twin Bill Diners which have branched out to Robinsons Place – GenSan have come up with their own gimmick capitalizing on both the season of Valentines and the Year of the Tiger.

For three days from February 12 to 14, Michael Wee’s Grab a Crab Restaurant and Coffee Club 101 are giving out Teddy Bears, Heart-Shaped Pillows, Flowers and Balloons and other novelty items to lucky customers.

For those trying out their Robinsons Branch, an acoustic band will regale them with the latest love songs and make their dining experience more romantic.

And as part of Robinsons’ mall-wide promo, lady patrons will each receive a rose when their total bill reaches P1000.

If you want to be part of Grab A Crab’s Roaring Valentines’ crowd, better call the following number for reservations:

Laurel Avenue Branch – (083) 553-5430;
Robinsons Place Branch – (083) 554-2248.

4. Tierra Montana Hotel’s “Valentine Special”
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"TIERRA MONTANA HOTEL'S VALENTINE SPECIAL TREAT"

Tierra Montana Hotel is one of the few ones in General Santos City with its own pool. Capitalizing on this, the management of this hotel formerly known as Tierra Verde has come up with a Valentines Dinner For Two Special at its pool grounds for only P399.00.

Their poster says that diners will be serenaded by romantic music so we should expect musical performances from GenSan’s top chanteuses while for those who’d prefer dinner indoors, they can opt to get a table inside Lady Laine Cafe, beside the poolyard.

For a nightcap, there’s their Blue Room for a bottle of beer or two while singing your favorite love songs on their videoke. Or if you feel lucky, at the other side of the compound is their ONLINE CASINO which just opened a few months ago.

5. Ranchero’s and Paseo del Sol’s “Reel Romance Buffet”
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It’s a celluloid Valentines this time as sister establishments Ranchero and Paseo del Sol whip out REEL ROMANCE BUFFET starting at 6pm on Hearts Day.

Leave it to Marketing Manager Paolo Sunglao to cook up unique and exciting party concepts such as this one, evoking images of well-loved Hollywood love stories. So except to be lulled into being extra sweet to your partners with their playing of romantic love songs in the background, coming from such movies as “NOTTING HILL”, “THE NOTEBOOK”, “MY BEST FRIEND’S WEDDING”, among others.

Other than that, there’s a FREEBIE for everybody.

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So , reserve your seats and tables now by calling (083) 553-9298.

6. Piyesta KTV and Resto Bar’s “Couples Meals”

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The people over at Piyesta KTV and Resto Bar have concocted new crowd-pleasers meant for Valentine couples. With prices ranging from P500 to P350 per “COUPLES MEAL“, most of the food are native to GenSan- tuna, veggies and other light fare for the weight conscious.

Of course, being part of Robinsons Al Fresco Strip, each lady patron receives a rose from the Mall Management itself when the bill reaches P1,000..

Dining at Piyesta wouldn’t be complete without their own wine mixes. For the Day of Hearts, the Congsons, who run the place have again come up with winners for those planning to stay longer into the night. One of them is the GAYUMA – drinks in test tubes!!!

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7. Red Trellis Seafood Garden’s “Seafood Buffet”
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Farther inside Barangay Lagao, behind the NDDU-IBED Campus, Red Trellis Seafood Restaurant also has something cooking up its sleeve for the joint Valentines/Chinese New Year holidays!

It’s their RED TRELLIS SEAFOOD BUFFET offered only on the 14th.

Just imagine partaking of all the crabs, prawns, and other seafoods cooked to perfection in different kinds of dishes by their Bicolano cook and supervised by owner George Sandoval himself!

For P300 per person, this is one of the surest bets for the Valentines Season!

8. O-ohlang Fishing Resto Seafood and Grill’s “Sushi Night on Valentine’s Day”
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Although we have featured O-ohlang Fishing Resto Seafood and Grill in an earlies post, we are again including them here for the people’s consideration when on the lookout for Valentines Day dining choices.

O-ohlang, which is located inside the NCCC Compound, along the National Highway is offering a “SUSHI NIGHT” on February 14. Any minimum order of P300 will entitle the customer to a FREE SERVING OF SUSHI!

There is no admission ticket required, by the way, but be sure to call (083) 302-0561 for reservations.

9. Dolores Farm Resort’s “My Lovely Valentine”
Although Dolores Farm Resort, which was featured here last year, is located at Pagalungan, Polomolok, South Cotabato, we are including it here for people who want to escape the city.

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Dolores Farm Resort which is basically a hotel resort in the hills of Polomolok is heralding “MY LOVELY VALENTINE” for the weekend.

For only P199 per person, guests can avail of an “EAT ALL YOU CAN” Dinner at their Chanee Restaurant from 6pm to 9pm and be entertained with an ACOUSTIC BAND (which is also available every Saturday of February).

Other than that, they have a 5 + 1 Promo on San Miguel Beer and for those who are planning to stay overnight in one of their rooms, a 50% discount is in order on the 14th and 15th of February 2010.

Now, how’s that? For more of Dolores Farm Resort, PLEASE CLICK HERE.

10. The Farm’s “One Lovely Dinner @ The Farm”
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Another option for people in GenSan who want to go farther up South is The Farm, located at Carpenter Hill in Koronadal City.

The Farm was the site of the Soccsksargen Bloggers Photo-Journalism Workshop last December 2009 and I must say that it would be a perfect venue for lovers and families on Valentines Day.

The Farm is offering “One Lovely Dinner @ The Farm” on February 14 and costing P300 per adult patron and P200 per child. While dining at their CONVENTIN CENTRE, patrons will be entertained by musical performances of Koronadal’s best artists making the lovely dinner at The Farm one enchanted moment they will never forget.

Reservations may be coursed through telephone #s (083)228-1888 or faxed to (083)228-9010.

To be continued….Check back for more!

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 06:12 AM

And more to come...
Pamili na mo!

romix

February 11th, 2010, 06:39 AM

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 06:54 AM

ok ang brown out candle dinner na lang sa valentines day, buti kayo i hr lang kami dito sa caraga region 6 to 7 hrs. , unfair talag , iisa lang mall dito sa inyo ang dami, yang mga malls na yan ang nakakadeplete ng power supply , imagine isang mall lang daw sa davao pwede ng makapagbigay power sa 3 to 5 towns daily

Tama ka jan BRO! This is especially true sa mga urban areas.. mas lumalakas ang demand for POWER pero ang supply steady lang.....

Naku isali mo pa power consumption ng SM GENSAN, ABREEZA and other upcoming malls in Mindanao...idagdad mo pa mga new businesses na potential or surely POWER user.....

earlat

February 11th, 2010, 06:55 AM

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 07:18 AM

Are we having another Power Crisis?? Coz here in Cebu we also have power interruptions.. It's annoying.

In fact, this crisis has already been foreseen 5 years ago.. and now it's becoming a reality....

earlat

February 11th, 2010, 07:54 AM

In fact, this crisis has already been foreseen 5 years ago.. and now it's becoming a reality....

:ohno::ohno: This will really be a major headache for all of us. Imagine ang Gensan kung cgeg brownout.. Goodluck! Many major establishments will suffer. Asa na man tong ilang mga proposed Power Plants??? Wala ba to nag materialize? Ka sayang ra gud if it didn't. :ohno::ohno:

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2010, 12:57 PM

:ohno::ohno: This will really be a major headache for all of us. Imagine ang Gensan kung cgeg brownout.. Goodluck! Many major establishments will suffer. Asa na man tong ilang mga proposed Power Plants??? Wala ba to nag materialize? Ka sayang ra gud if it didn't. :ohno::ohno:

Parang mag start na man ata ang constructions despite protest!
DILEMMA talaga!

nj_than

February 11th, 2010, 02:31 PM

nj_than

February 11th, 2010, 03:26 PM

Robinsons GenSan now a WiFi Hotspot via SUN Broadband

Yesterday, Bariles received a frantic text message from Robinsons Place GenSan’s Marie Espina yesterday which had him whooping out in delight!

The text message announced that the whole of Robinsons Place GenSan has been equipped with wi-fi connections and is now a FREE WIFI HOTSPOT courtesy of SUN BROADBAND, which is also owned by the mall-owners, the Gokongwei’s!

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Bariles and his blogger friends immediately drove to Robinsons after office and upon reaching the mall, settled at one of the tables of Fonti, an island snacks counter near Jollibee. After ordering tea for himself and coffee for the rest, he opened his laptop computer and voila, connected to he Internet in no time at all.

No password was required upon logging in and so the group checked on the speed of Robinsons GenSan’s Internet Service Provider, Sun BROADBAND.

Too bad, the bloggers noticed that surfing the internet inside that part Robinsons left much to be desired. The connection was so slow that it took a while for one to log on to his favorite website, Facebook. Luckily, Ms. Marie who was passing by explained that the routers have just been installed that day and so far, the FASTFOODS AREA is the one with the strongest WIFI signal. The rest are still being tested by the SUN BROADBAND people.

With that, Bariles is giving Robinsons GenSan enough time to fix some bugs on their routers or ISP connections, hoping that being the first and only mall in the region to be a WiFi Hotspot will endear them more to the shoppers of Soccsksargen.

Still, he and his group are thanking the management of Robinsons GenSan for making this FREE WIFI SERVICE via SUN BROADBAND a reality! You rock guys!!!

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 03:07 AM

Another Good News:

:dance:

Just at the back of ROBINSON'S PLACE GENSAN, Prime REAL ESTATE developer Sta. Lucia Realty has already commenced and fast - tracking the construction of their 11hectare high - end subdivision here in GENSAN (COLINAS VERDES SUBDIVISION)...
Tapos na sila sa drainage at nag start na sila sa GATE...and after daw ng project na'to, mag tayo daw ulit ng another subdivision ang Sta.lucia sa GENSAN...Naghahanap na daw sila ng mga lupa ngayon for their next project! :banana:

(I was able to pick - up this piece of info after we bought a lot there...)

Karapat - dapat tong ICLAP! CLAP! :applause::applause::applause:

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 03:20 AM

Gensan registers more businesses

THE City Government has surpassed last year's business renewal and registration collections conducted last month through the one-stop action center, an official said.

Rodilon G. Lacap, city treasurer, said they collected some P69 million from nearly 6,300 business establishments that renewed licenses to operate as well as from several new entrants.

This year's collections were P431,000 over the revenue of P68.5 million earned in 2008 from such activity, he added.
The City Government has been implementing the one-stop shop center in the past several years to facilitate faster transactions following complaints from business owners that the previous procedure has become burdensome for them.

Under the one-stop shop scheme, all needed signatories to acquire a business permit are housed in one roof.

Last year, the City Government served 5,838 business establishments under the scheme, Lacap said. (BS

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/general-santos/gensan-registers-more-businesses

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 03:23 AM

Central Mindanao unemployment rate declines

THE unemployment rate in Central Mindanao region has gone down last year from 2008, an official said.

Herlita G. Caraan, chief of the National Statistical Coordination Board in Central Mindanao, said the unemployment rate in the four-province, five-city region dropped by 0.4 percent to 4.1 percent in 2009 from 4.5 percent posted the previous year.

She noted this made Central Mindanao ranked fourth among the 17 regions in the country with the least percentage of unemployed persons.

The national average was estimated at 7.5 percent in 2009, higher than the 7.4 percent unemployment rate posted in 2008, she cited data from their main unit in Manila.

Underemployed persons include those who express the desire to have additional hours of work in their present job or an additional job, or to have a new job with longer working hours, she explained.

The proportion of economically active population of Central Mindanao region to its total population 15 years old and over, which is known as the labor force participation rate, improved from 66.1 percent in 2008 to 66.7 percent in 2009, Ms. Caraan said.

Central Mindanao is composed of the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani, and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan, and Cotabato. (BSS)

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 03:41 AM

Church hits Tampakan mining firm for reneging on promise
by MindaNews
Thursday, 11 February 2010 18:38

KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews/10 Feb) – The Catholic church here has accused a foreign-backed mining firm for reneging on its promise to provide the church with results of their initial studies conducted on the effect of its proposed operations to the environment and the community.

Fr. Romeo Q. Catedral, social action center director of the Diocese of Marbel, has also expressed fears of militarization in the proposed mining area, which straddles the towns of Tampakan in South Cotabato, Columbio in Sultan Kudarat and Kiblawan in Davao del Sur.“They promised to provide us a copy of the [pre-]feasibility study report but until now they failed,” Catedral said of Sagittarius Mines, Inc.
October last year, Catedral, along with Marbel Bishop Dinualdo D. Gutierrez and several other local religious and lay leaders, met with senior Filipino executives of Sagittarius and requested for a copy of the pre-feasibility study.

Officials of Sagittarius promised they would.

John B. Arnaldo, Sagittarius corporate communications manager, said they did not renege on the promise. He noted that a month after the meeting, Sagittarius wrote church officials that what the firm could give was the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA), a public document. “The ESIA will be out by the third quarter this year,” he stressed.

Sagittarius Mines is controlled by Xstrata Copper, the world’s fourth largest copper producer, with Australian firm Indophil Resources NL.

Aside from opposition from the church and civic groups, the Tampakan project is also dealing with threats from the New People’s Army. The rebel group has staged two attacks against Sagittarius in the last two years.

Early this month, armed men attacked the mines development site once more, burning an elementary school that catered mainly to tribal children.

“We believe that the incident could be used to give reason for the deployment of more military personnel in the area, especially that there have been a series of spontaneous protest actions of the B’laans directed against the company since last year” said Sr. Susan O. Bolanio, spokesperson of the SOCSKSARGEN Climate Action Now.

But Arnaldo said the claim was baseless. “We do not engage public security personnel to protect our workforce or assets,” he added.

Sagittarius, he said, has hired a private security agency whose personnel has been given “appropriate human rights training.” (MindaNews)

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 03:56 AM

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6 - Lane Acharon Blvd (formerly Morrow Blvd)... One of the Main Roads of GENSAN but the least developed! Located in this Street are: Queen Tuna Park, GENSAN Central Public Market, And old establishments from the 80's and 90's...

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GENSAN PUBLIC MARKET - I think GENSAN needs to change the Public Market into a modern one.. ala Public Mall Type or relocate to some other place (e.g BULAONG para ma develop ang area into a major business hub) What do you think?

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In front of ROBINSON'S

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Inside ROB Place GENSAN!

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 04:57 AM

What happened na ba sa DIVERSION (Circumferential) Road ng GENSAN? hanggang ngayon ba wala pa rin to na realized na project?

Very important to for the ciyt para yung mga vehicles (BIG and SMALL) na papuntang South Cotabato, PIER, at Sarangani (MAASIM, KIAMBA and MAITUM) hindi na magdaan ng National Highway to ease traffic and to get rid of dangerous big vehicles....

At itong diversion road na'to would form the nucleus of another BUSINESS Hub for GENSAN either Commercial or industrial or whatever.... :ohno:

Sa MAP ng GENSAN may Diversion Road pero in reality WALA!

Linguine

February 12th, 2010, 05:04 AM

RP’s ‘Tuna Capital’ expects boost from construction of new SM mall

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Economic boom is expected to sweep this city, dubbed the “Tuna Capital of the Philippines,” with the entry of listed SM Prime Holdings, Inc., the Philippines’ largest shopping mall operator.

Mayor Pedro B. Acharon, Jr. said the Henry Sy-led firm has readjusted its engineering work plan to be submitted to the city government for clearances needed to start construction of a shopping mall.

“We’ve told them that we are putting traffic lights, and they will incorporate our traffic plan to make their investment of at least P1 billion attractive to the public,” Mr. Acharon told BusinessWorld on Tuesday.

The SM City General Santos Mall is expected to rise next year.

SM Prime’s entry will further boost the competitiveness of the city, said Mr. Acharon, citing the opening last year of a mall owned by rival Robinsons Land Corp. of the Gokongwei family.

Jeffrey C. Lim, chief finance officer of SM Prime, said recently the company is investing P12 billion this year to put up 11 new shopping malls until 2011.

At the end of the year, SM will have 41 local malls and four malls in China. “We will also start to construct malls that will open in 2011,” Mr. Lim said. Next year, SM malls will rise in General Santos, Commonwealth in Quezon City, Lanang in Davao City, La Consolacion in the town of Liloan in Cebu, and in Chongqing in China.

Mr. Acharon said SM Prime has signed a lease with the Salazar family for the eight-hectare property that will host the new mall.

Pilar T. Afuang, executive director of the local business chamber, echoed the sentiments of the city mayor, saying the presence of shopping complexes is another indication of the city’s economic viability.

The opening of the SM mall next year will bring to four the number of big shopping malls in the city. Aside from Robinsons Place-General Santos, which began operations last year at a reported investment of P2 billion, the two other malls operating in this city are Gaisano Mall and KCC Mall.
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source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=6186)

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 05:26 AM

GENSAN Mayor Pedro B. Acharon's Last SOCA (State of the City Address) in the New Legislative Building, Government Complex

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Former GENSAN Mayor Adelbert Antonino - Father of Congresswoman Darlene Antonino - Custodio, CHAIRMAN of AIM

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Sir Orman O. Manansala, VP of GSCCC and Head of Asia United Bank in GENSAN

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Sir Avel Manansala and his gang of GENSAN Bloggers

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earlat

February 12th, 2010, 08:32 AM

^^ How many floors ba ang new building na yan? Looking at the pictures, it looks wide and spacious. :D

earlat

February 12th, 2010, 08:33 AM

and pwede po paki post ang latest SOCa ni mayor... Thanks a lot.

mrboy

February 12th, 2010, 09:59 AM

DJdanz

February 12th, 2010, 10:52 AM

Sunod sunod talaga ang investments jan. anyway may plans ba for construction of coal fired power plant?

Sa sarangani ung proposed power plant. mukhang tuloy na tuloy na ata eh, sinusuportahan kc ng LGU ng sarangani

nj_than

February 12th, 2010, 12:26 PM

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2010, 01:01 PM

^^ How many floors ba ang new building na yan? Looking at the pictures, it looks wide and spacious. :D

and pwede po paki post ang latest SOCa ni mayor... Thanks a lot.

2 floors lang lat pero wide ang building...
and for the SOCA, wala pa man na post sa official website sa GENSAN lat baka bukas meron na! excited na nga rin ako basahin eh! :lol:

nj_than

February 12th, 2010, 01:10 PM

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GENSAN PUBLIC MARKET - I think GENSAN needs to change the Public Market into a modern one.. ala Public Mall Type or relocate to some other place (e.g BULAONG para ma develop ang area into a major business hub) What do you think?

tama ka diyan.. sana mall type ang public market ng gensan.. para maganda tingnan...at masarap puntahan.. hehehe

Fahdingding

February 13th, 2010, 02:12 AM

GenSan Legislative Building inaugurated

Four years in the making, the new Legislative Building of the local government of General Santos was finally unveiled to the public on Monday, February 8, 2010.

In attendance were Mayor Jun Acharon and Vice Mayor Flor Congson who led the simple ribbon-cutting ceremony, Fr. Nonito Adorable, CP who blessed the entire building, members of the City Council, staff and workers of the SP, department heads and assistant department heads, members of the media and some select private individuals.

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"(L-R) FORMER COUNCILOR DOMING LAGARE SHAKES THE HAND OF MAYOR JUN ACHARON. BESIDE THEM ARE COUNCILORS MEG SANTOS, JONG GONZALES, NEP NATIVIDAD, JUN AVILA, CITY ADMIN MARCELINO DOSPUEBLOS (WHO'S RUNNING FOR THE CITY COUNCIL), ASSISTANT CITY ADMIN GLENN GONZALES & COUNCILOR BING DINOPOL"

Two days later, the mayor delivered his last State of the City Address (SOCA) to a packed new SP Hall, composed of visitors from the public, private, religious and business sectors. It was history in the making and as the mayor stressed, “This legislative building is testament to the city’s stability.”

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The P47 million peso two-storey building is located at the corner of South Osmena and Roxas Avenue and looks striking with its blue-tinted glass windows. In a few weeks time, all the employees and staff of the Sangguniang Panlungsod will eventually transfer there.

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"THE GENSAN LEGISLATIVE BUILDING LOBBY. THE DOOR AT THE BACKGROUND LOOKS OUT INTO ROXAS AVENUE."

The ground floor will house the workplaces of the SP support staff and the vice-mayor …….

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"COUNCILOR MEG SANTOS EMCEES THE SHORT PROGRAM DURING THE INAUGURATION OF THE NEW LEGISLATIVE BLDG INSIDE WHAT WILL BE THE OFFICE OF THE SP STAFF."

…..while the 14 members of the city council will have their own individual offices.

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"THE GLASS WALLED OFFICES OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE WEST SIDE OF THE UPPER FLOOR."

An elevator has been optioned for the building and might see fruition in a few years time as soon as budget is appropriated to this effect. The stairs are quite steep and might prove a problem for specially-abled persons.

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"THE TWIN STAIRS LEADING TO THE 2ND FLOOR FOYER TO BOTH THE SP HALL ON THE LEFT AND THE COUNCILORS' OFFICES ON THE RIGHT."

This time, the SP Hall which faces Roxas Avenue is done theater-style and is more spacious. There is more room for spectators and the glass walls gives you a view of the street below.

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"THE SP HALL OF THE LEGISLATIVE BUILDING AND ITS THEATER SETTING."

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"THE ELEVATED STAGE OF THE VICE-MAYOR AT THE SP HALL. BEHIND IT IS ROXAS AVENUE."

All told, the new GenSan Legislative Building lives up to its promise. Its post-modern design blends well with its surroundings and the reflections on its glass curtain walls at the front facade adds to its charm. Inside, the spacious and high-ceilinged lobby evokes the grandeur befitting the august halls of our local lawmakers.

Try visiting the new GenSan Legislative Building and see what I mean!

Fahdingding

February 13th, 2010, 02:42 AM

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"Portrait of Major - General Paulino Santos, Sr.

romix

February 13th, 2010, 04:12 AM

the demand of power is increasing nga lalo na itong mga malls pero ang sources ganoon pa rin kaya nadedeplete

Fahdingding

February 13th, 2010, 05:00 AM

the demand of power is increasing nga lalo na itong mga malls pero ang sources ganoon pa rin kaya nadedeplete

Kaya we need investments for POWER GENERATIONS Plants but of course we need those projects that have high - regards to our environment!

Taegon

February 13th, 2010, 05:13 AM

Congrats to your new legislative building! Tsada pa kaysa sa amin. ^^

Taegon

February 13th, 2010, 05:18 AM

Central Mindanao unemployment rate declines

[B][FONT="Comic Sans MS"]THE unemployment rate in Central Mindanao region has gone down last year from 2008, an official said.

This will somehow boost up GenSan's purchasing power. :)

Fahdingding

February 13th, 2010, 05:27 AM

This will somehow boost up GenSan's purchasing power. :)

Tumpakers!

earlat

February 13th, 2010, 06:28 AM

^^ With the new legislative building, I hope our local lawmakers will be able to create ordinances that are important and beneficial to General Santos. I hope they'll be inspired to work harder. Congratulations Gensan! :D

mao rong

February 13th, 2010, 12:58 PM

^^ganda nang new legislative building nyo...:)

nj_than

February 13th, 2010, 02:12 PM

nj_than

February 13th, 2010, 02:16 PM

DJdanz

February 13th, 2010, 03:23 PM

Mr. Bartolome said East Asia Hotel would spend P100 million to expand its capacity by another 60 rooms, in line with the growing urbanization of the city. The proposed Microtel site is near East Asia Hotel.

Microtel is one of the fastest growing hotel franchise brands in the Philippines and in the US.

It has more than 300 inns worldwide. In the Philippines, it operates in Baguio City, Batangas, Boracay, Cabanatuan, Cavite, Mactan and Tarlac.

It will soon open facilities in Palawan and at the SM Mall of Asia. — Romer S. Sarmiento

GENERAL SANTOS CITY IN THE FUTURE

-US Naval Base soon to be built in General Santos City
-Coal Plant to be built in General Santos City
-Philippine Tuna Fishermen in GenSan will access Indonesian Waters permits and licenses will soon be issued.
-Position itself as alternate information communication technology hub.
-Philippines Gateway to BIMP-EAGA
-Emerging exports (as of 2004 posted US$381 million)

Guys look at this! b4 nung kainitan ng VFA ang pagkakaalam ko is sa glan, sarangani itatayo ang U.S. base. naalala ko pa dati kahit sa mga simbahan hinihimok ng mga pari na makiisa upang tutulan ang US base sa dahilang pag laganap ng prostitution at ang pagbibitbit ng mga kano ng weapon of mass destruction d2. Kaya lang biglang namatay ang issue about sa VFA. May naririnig pa ba kau about d2 ngaun?

Malaki din talaga ang posibility na matuloy ang US base eh. hindi naman cguro mag eexpend ang US ng ilang milyones para sa ating airport at coastal road ng sarangani at gensan ng walang kapalit dba.:nuts:

http://www.goldenstate.edu.ph/news/97-profile-of-general-santos-city.html

nj_than

February 13th, 2010, 06:04 PM

nj_than

February 13th, 2010, 06:17 PM

Profile of General Santos City

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The City of General Santos (abbreviated G.S.C. or Gensan.; Filipino: Lungsod ng Heneral Santos, Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Heneral Santos) is a city in the Philippines. Situated in the southern part of the country, in the province of South Cotabato. The city has a population of 535,747 as of 2007, making it as one of the populous cities in the Philippines.

General Santos City is bounded by three municipalities of Sarangani Province and two municipalities of South Cotabato, namely Alabel, Malungon, Maasim, Polomolok and T'boli.
The city's economy is primarily agro-industrial. As a component of the SOCCSKSARGEN growth area, it has contributed much to the area's emergence as the country's leading producer of major commodities.
Due to its rich soil, good rainfall and typhoon-free climate, the area is the largest producer of corn, coconuts, copra, pineapples, asparagus and rice.
The area also produces other high value crops such as exotic fruits, potatoes, vegetables, cut flowers and okra. It accounts for the largest daily total of fish landings in the country and is the leading producer of sashimi grade tuna. Residents boast that fish and seafood do not come fresher than in their city.

GENSAN AWARDS RECEIVED

-The city is a three time awardee for the "Most Competitive City" in the Philippines for the years
-1999-2000 (all cities category)
-2000-2001 (mid-sized category) and
-2007 (mid-sized category).

Geography

-Location
General Santos City lies at the southern part of the Philippines. It is located at 6°7'N 125°10'E.
-The city is southeast of Manila, southeast of Cebu and southwest of Davao.
-The municipalities of Alabel, Malungon and Maasim of Sarangani Province and the municipalities of Polomolok and T'boli of South Cotabato surround the city.

Accessibility

The city serves as the inbound destination for the sights, sounds and culture of SOCCSKSARGEN. Air, sea and land transport provides easy access to the key cities in the Philippines. The city is base to the Philippines' second largest airport-in-area and has one of the most modern seaports in the country.

AIR

The General Santos International Airport is the largest Airport in Mindanao., It has a 3,227-meter runway capable of handling wide-bodied jets like Airbus 340 and Boeing 747. This puts almost all key cities in the Philippines. It currently handles direct flights to Manila and Cebu through Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.

SEA

The Makar Wharf is considered one of the best in the country. With a 740-meter docking length and a 19-meter width, the wharf connects the City to destinations within and outside the Philippines. Negros Navigation, WG&A and Sulpicio Lines provide the route while Indonesian shipping lines contribute their GenSan-Indonesian route for passenger and cargo traffic.

LAND

-Inbound and around SOCCSKSARGEN land travel is a fast and convenient ride. With more than 400 passenger buses and jeepneys wielding routes within, to and from the growth region, getting to your place of destination is a comfort.
-Because of the city's good weather, with its typhoon-free location and evenly distributed rainfall, the city and surrounding areas have enormous economic and development investment potentials.
-It is now the center of three major regional improvements for the integrated transport system in Southern Mindanao including an international airport, highway facilities and the modernization and expansion of Makar seaport.
-At the rate everything is going, South Cotabato's only chartered city may indeed turn out to be the next major trading center in Southern Mindanao after Davao, the current pacesetter in the region's development.

Now the city is positioning itself to be an investor's haven in Mindanao, and the expansive role of the port of General Santos in the city's ascent as one of the major investment and agro-processing centers of Region XI is highly recognized. Considering its strategic location within the southeast Asian economic zone and its proximity to its Asean neighbors like Singapore, Malaysia, Borneo, New Guinea and Australia, General Santos is indeed a Gateway to the Asean economic zone (Port District Southern Mindanao, 1994).

INFRASTRUCTURE & ECONOMY

-The presence of major economic infrastructure support facilities provide the city an edge in terms of comparative advantage due to its standards that are comparable to international benchmarks.
-Industry
-The world class Fishport Complex has a 750-meter quay, 300-meter wharf for 2,000 GT reefer carriers, refrigeration facilities with 1,500 cold storage capacity, 60 tons/day ice plant, brine, air blast and contact freezers.

Resources

Power

Abundant power supply provided by SOCOTECO II retailer of The National Power Corporation.

Water
Clean and safe water supply provided by GSC Water District. Baranagay Water And Sanitation

Communication

Modern and digital communication offered by major telecommunication companies. The availability of Internet Service Providers serve also as major key to be top of the domestic and international businesses.

Business

There are 59 banks operating in the city composed of 46 commercial banks, 5 savings banks, 1 cooperative and 7 rural banks in 2000. Aside from this, there are 49 pawnshops providing emergency loan assistance and 48 lending institutions.

General Santos City registered 1,505 new medium to large enterprises
in 2000. Aggregate investment involved is estimated to be around
P 1.899 billion, generating 4,361 new employees.

Of the total investments, 76.03% were for social and personal
services, 9.77% in wholesale/retail trade business, 4.38% were
in manufacturing while the least at 0.02% were invested in
mining & quarrying.

Education

General Santos City is the center of education of Region XII.

Tourism

Down the southern tip of Mindanao, expanding from the basin of
Sarangani Bay, lies the City of General Santos - a fortress of modern amenities
that is endowed with the beauty of nature and diverse cultures abound.
Is a gateway in discovering the boundless beauty of SOCCSKSARGEN Growth Region.

INVESTMENT NEWS IN GENERAL SANTOS CITY

Robinson's begins construction of P2-billion mall in GenSan

Contributed by Edwin G. Espejo/MindaNews contributor
Thursday, 26 June 2008 10:45
GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/25 June) -- The Gokongwei-owned Robinson's has started land preparation for the construction of its P2-billion mall project here, sources from City Hall said. Located on an 8.5-hectare property along J. Catolico St. in Lagao, the project is, according to city hall media chief Avel Manansala, reportedly the single biggest private investment in the city in recent years. The two-storey mall is owned by Robinson's Land Corp., a subsidiary of JG Summit.
The store will be its third and biggest in Mindanao. Robinson's already has an outlet in Cagayan de Oro city. Construction is likewise ongoing for its other branch in Davao City. Its General Santos branch will house the company's flagship stores- Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Robinsons Appliances, Handyman Do It Center. In addition, the mall complex will also house four cinemas. The construction came after years of repeated reports that Robinson's will finally make use of its property acquired in the 1990's.
"It will be remembered that years ago, before a series of bombings rocked the city, they were supposedly set on starting this project back then and have even applied for a building permit," according to Manansala.
But Robinson's management held off planned construction until late last year. Mayor Pedro Acharon Jr. said the entry of Robinson's will augur well for the local economy.
He said it is also a manifestation of investor confidence in the local government and residents of the city. If completed, it will be the fourth mall to rise in General Santos.
Already in existence are Gaisano General Santos and KCC Mall of GenSan. A third, Kimball Plaza, was gutted down by what police believed was arson, in 2002.
As this developed, Manansala likewise revealed that SM Department Store, a rival chain of Robinson, is reportedly finalizing negotiations with the Salazar family for the lease or purchase of an eight-hectare property along Santiago Boulevard for its own version of department store.
In addition, NCCC Mall of Davao has already rented a warehouse along Llido Street for its wholesale operation. (Edwin G. Espejo/MindaNews Contributor) Mindanews

Sta. Lucia Realty starts building subdivisions in General Santos

GENERAL SANTOS — Listed property firm Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc. has entered this port city, launching recently its "Colinas Verdes" residential project.
Liezel T. Magpoc, vice-president for sales and marketing of Orchard Property Marketing Corp., Sta. Lucia’s marketing arm, said the project sits on an 11-hectare property with 500 lots for sale.
Colinas Verdes, named after a successful property project in Manila, will have amenities like a multi-purpose clubhouse, pool, concrete road network, paved sidewalks with concrete curbs and gutters, underground storm drainage system, and centralized water system, among others.

SM group eyes mall in General Santos City

GENERAL SANTOS CITY — SM Prime Holdings, Inc. has expressed interest to build a shopping mall in this city, posing a potential competition to two established malls and another in the pipeline.
The mall giant expressed the intention to local government officials through affiliate Shopping Center Management Corp.
"It’s 80 to 90% sure that SM is putting up a branch here... and this is a welcome development. Their people had discussed the project with the local government," General Santos Mayor Pedro B. Acharon said.
Rival Robinsons Land has started building a P2-billion mall that is expected to open in June next year. The other two malls that have been operating here for years are the Gaisano Mall and KCC Mall.

NOW SM AREA IS IDENTIFIED AND CONSTRUCTION SOON TO BEGIN…

Isuzu’s 3rd Mindanao branch undergoing construction in GenSan!

At first it was only Mitsubishi Philippines and Honda Cars hugging the limelight in General Santos, being the only sales and service centers of major car manufacturers in the city. Franchised by the Regollo Family, and the Ced Family respectively, their GenSan branches were their Japanese franchisors’ top dealerships in the Philippines for more than a couple of years owing to the warm patronage of the people of South Central Mindanao or Region XII.
For the rest of the owners of other car brands in the Tuna Capital, they would have to drive their vehicles to Davao City 150 kms away if they want them serviced by their respective official service centers located there. Or if they want to purchase vehicles other than the Mitsubishi and Honda brands, then the Durian Capital is the nearest place to visit.
Finally in October 2007, to answer the clamor from its numerous clients and prospective customers, Hyundai Philippines decided to construct and open their own along the National Highway a few meters away from Mitsubishi GenSan. No less than GenSan Mayor Jun Acharon led the inauguration of the new Hyundai Sales and Service Center-General Santos!

And now, more than a year after that, here is another car dealership whose owners have again acknowledged the soundness of investing in General Santos City and have joined the bandwagon of large multinationals which have settled here including Toyota, Hyundai, the just-opened Robinsons Mall, SM Malls and many more.
Welcome to GenSan, Isuzu Philippines Corporation through its franchise, Isuzu MTL GenSan Motors, Inc.

This is just the 3rd Dealership of Isuzu Philippines Corporation in Mindanao, following
the ones in Cagayan de Oro (Cebu Southern Motors Inc)
and Davao City (Southern Motors of Davao Inc).

Budget hotel chain Microtel eyes General Santos

11/17/2008 | 12:28 AM
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — Budget hotel chain Microtel Inns & Suites is planning to expand here, as it takes advantage of the city’s attraction as a convention site, a senior company official said last week.Grace T. Magnaye, Microtel Development Corp. business development manager, said the company and the Floirendo-owned Damosa Land, Inc. are in talks to open another facility in this city, which will be its second in Mindanao.Damosa holds the Microtel Inns & Suites franchise in Davao City and General Santos City.Microtel caters to both local and international business travelers and value-minded

NOW CONSTRUCTION IS GOING ON……

Microtel claims to stand out from other budget hotel operators because of the system-wide design of its buildings and furnishings that stress function, comfort and convenience, while meeting international quality standards."Yes, there’s a plan to build a hotel in GenSan. Our top executives and the Damosa [management] are in the advance stage of negotiations," Ms. Magnaye said in a phone interview from Manila.She said total hotel investments will amount to P90 million for 50 rooms. The construction will start in the first quarter of next year.The proposed Microtel site will be along the national highway in front of St. Elizabeth Hospital.The building at the proposed site has been cleared of its occupants, which include a convenience store, bakeshop and drugstore.General Santos has attracted national conventions under its home stay program, but has had difficulty in accommodating gatherings with more than 2,500 participants.The possible entry of Microtel is expected to boost the city’s tourism industry.

Existing hotel operators welcomed Microtel’s expansion plan. "We welcome new hotel operators since it would mean additional venues where tourists can be accommodated and for the city to further attract large summits," said Romeo Bartolome, general manager of East Asia Royale Hotel.East Asia Royale, which has 100 rooms, is the undisputed hotel choice of foreigners coming to the city. "It’s good for the city. It is showing that we are booming," Mr. Bartolome said. He noted that a new hotel player in the locality would be good for the industry because it will make the players more competitive."We have loyal followers already from the corporate world," he said, bullish about the entry of giant shopping mall operators Robinsons and SM.

Robinsons has started building a mall, and SM is expected to follow suit in the near term. The latter is still negotiating with the owner of a prospective site.Mr. Bartolome said East Asia Hotel would spend P100 million to expand its capacity by another 60 rooms, in line with the growing urbanization of the city. The proposed Microtel site is near East Asia Hotel.Microtel is one of the fastest growing hotel franchise brands in the Philippines and in the US.It has more than 300 inns worldwide. In the Philippines, it operates in Baguio City, Batangas, Boracay, Cabanatuan, Cavite, Mactan and Tarlac.It will soon open facilities in Palawan and at the SM Mall of Asia. — Romer S. Sarmiento

GENERAL SANTOS CITY IN THE FUTURE

-US Naval Base soon to be built in General Santos City
-Coal Plant to be built in General Santos City
-Philippine Tuna Fishermen in GenSan will access Indonesian Waters permits and licenses will soon be issued.
-Position itself as alternate information communication technology hub.
-Philippines Gateway to BIMP-EAGA
-Emerging exports (as of 2004 posted US$381 million)

nj_than

February 13th, 2010, 06:22 PM

maipag malalaki naman natin ang isa sa anak ng gensan.. melai

pinoy big brother big winner melai

proud kame lahat sayo...

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earlat

February 13th, 2010, 07:03 PM

Yey!! Melai won. I thought Paul grabbed the win coz here in Cebu, the support is overwhelming.. But of course I voted for my kababayan MELAI.. wohooo!!!! Winner jud ang general! :banana: :banana: :banana:

TheAvenger

February 13th, 2010, 07:57 PM

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earlat

February 13th, 2010, 09:17 PM

DJdanz

February 14th, 2010, 01:58 AM

US NAVAL BASE??? Madayon gyud ni? Unsa ilang gamiton nga facilities.. and Where did they get this information?

Matagal na rin kasing rumor yan, namatay lang ung issue. Pero may posibilty rin tlaga. i think the US government will not outlay their money here in gensan and sarangani for just nothing. :)

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 02:50 AM

Matagal na rin kasing rumor yan, namatay lang ung issue. Pero may posibilty rin tlaga. i think the US government will not outlay their money here in gensan and sarangani for just nothing. :)

In fact ang airport ng GENSAN has been rumored to be converted or used as air base for USAF if necessary.... kung tingnan mo yung airport, it can even accommodate the largest military planes in the world.....

hell no!for a US Naval base in the Philippines..much more here in GENSAN!!!!!

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 02:51 AM

nag start na ba ang MICROTEL sa GENSAN? wala pa man ata? :ohno:

DJdanz

February 14th, 2010, 02:57 AM

nag start na ba ang MICROTEL sa GENSAN? wala pa man ata? :ohno:

^^

wala pa nga un nag start. kng titingnan mo ung site tumbok cya sa kalsada ng santiago blvd. diba malas sa feng shui un. tingnan nyo ung ginawa ng chowking tlagang inusog nila ung building para hindi na cya maging tumbok naging kanto na tuloy cya which is good for feng shui. hehehe

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 03:03 AM

^^

wala pa nga un nag start. kng titingnan mo ung site tumbok cya sa kalsada ng santiago blvd. diba malas sa feng shui un. tingnan nyo ung ginawa ng chowking tlagang inusog nila ung building para hindi na cya maging tumbok naging kanto na tuloy cya which is good for feng shui. hehehe

Ang SM din naman, TUMBOK sya sa Kalsada ng LAUREL Ave. ah? :ohno:

DJdanz

February 14th, 2010, 03:12 AM

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 03:15 AM

un nga rin napansin ko. pero di naman daw lahat pero mostly daw are not good according to feng shui, anyway nasa tao lang naman un kng maniniwala ka sa feng shui eh. wala namang scientific explaination yan eh. hehehe. nabanggit ko lang un kc pagkakaalam ko.

Ako personally, di ako naniniwala sa FENG ShUI... pero kanya2 yan eh! pero ako naniniwala na MAG LAMBO na jud ang GENSAN! :lol:

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 03:16 AM

Guyz according sa latest SOCA ni mayor umabot na daw sa 1.238 Billion ang income ng GENSAN for 2009!

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 03:49 AM

Comic Sans MS"]EU allocates P245-M to upgrade SouthCot health stations [/SIZE]
by Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews
Saturday, 13 February 2010 19:18

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/13 Feb) -- The European Commission (EC) has allocated some P245 million for the continuing upgrading of community health stations and the implementation of public health policy reforms in South Cotabato this year. Dr. Salvecio Dagang, acting provincial health officer of South Cotabato, said the initiative is part of the ongoing implementation of the EC-supported Health Sector Policy Support Program (HSPSP) in the province’s 10 towns and lone city.
“(The funds) will mainly be used to improve the services of our existing health facilities and enhance the capability of our health workers, especially those based in remote areas, in properly addressing various health-related concerns,” he said.

Dagang said the program’s implementation this year will focus on the reduction of the rising cases of maternal deaths in the province through the provision of well-equipped lying-in facilities and deployment of properly-trained midwives and nurses.

In 2006, he said the province’s maternal death rate was recorded at six per 100,000 population but this increased to nearly 9.

South Cotabato, classified as a first class province in terms of income, has a population of 889,000.

To help solve the problem, Dagang said they are pushing for the establishment of lying-in centers and basic emergency obstetric care or Bemoc centers in every municipality in the province.

He said they already started the upgrading of the obstetric care facilities of the South Cotabato Provincial Hospital in Koronadal City and the district hospitals in Lake Sebu, Polomolok and Norala towns through the HSPSP program.

Dagang said they are targeting to launch the operations soon of the newly-completed Bemoc centers in the municipalities of T’boli, Tampakan and Banga.

He said the construction of the Bemoc centers in four other municipal centers are presently ongoing and are due for completion before the end of the year.

“Our goal is to have these facilities in full operation within this year so we can push further with our campaign to discourage home deliveries or child birthing,” he said.

Through the EC program, Dagang said they will also continue with the construction and renovation of barangay health centers in remote areas in the province and the training of community health workers.

“We’re giving more focus right now on our tribal residents and those living in geographically-isolated areas, where proper health facilities are still absent,” he said.

The HSPSP program, which is being implemented in 16 provinces in the country, was launched in 2006 through a P2.08 billion grant from the EC.

The five-year program complements the Department of Health’s “FOURmula One for Health” program, an initiative that seeks to improve the delivery of basic health services to the countryside through policy reforms in financing, regulation, service delivery and governance. (Allen V. Estabillo/MindaNews)

azriel915

February 14th, 2010, 07:11 AM

In fact ang airport ng GENSAN has been rumored to be converted or used as air base for USAF if necessary.... kung tingnan mo yung airport, it can even accommodate the largest military planes in the world.....

hell no!for a US Naval base in the Philippines..much more here in GENSAN!!!!!

What are your reasons for objecting? If your reason would include the increase in prostitution then that would be the lamest excuse you can come up with. I'm sure that the benefits the city will derive will far outweigh any negative impact (if there are any aside from prostitution) this base will cause.

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2010, 10:20 AM

nj_than

February 14th, 2010, 01:57 PM

nag start na ba ang MICROTEL sa GENSAN? wala pa man ata? :ohno:

^^unta madayon jud ni cya.. kay nindot biya ni na hotel... kailangan din ng gensan ang more hotel.. sana makapasuk tong microtel inn...:banana:

azriel915

February 14th, 2010, 01:57 PM

... Well then, what is the reason why the US will build another NAVAL BASE here in the Philippines?

One would be military reasons. Based on what I've read somewhere, the US wants its military to be strategically positioned so that if ever any threat to the mainland will arise somewhere around the globe, they have military units nearby able to quash the threat before it blows out of proportion and give the mainland ample time to prepare for backup protection if ever the threat is too hot to handle.

If the US would decide to build their base instead in Iligan, I will be one of those who'll be there to support them. Their presence will surely bring about economic benefits for the city. Those who oppose them only see the negative side of having a military base and ignoring the positive side much like people only seeing first the dot on a white cloth.

marlowe_cano

February 14th, 2010, 04:40 PM

^^
And I say, Subic!

^^,

earlat

February 14th, 2010, 10:32 PM

It all boils down to weighing the positive and the negative effects of having a Naval Base here in our place.

Honestly, Gensan needs a stimulus for it's economy to expand brought about by the recent fishing ban in the Pacific. Having a Naval base could surely stimulate some economic activity in our place. But is Gensan ready for the birth pains that couple this development such as prostitution, environment hazards, etc. Not to mention the security threat that's forthcoming once the Base is here. If the government would allow this to happen, safety nets should be put in place to make sure that our city as well as our country would not be in the losing end of this agreement. It's a tough balancing act.

DJdanz

February 15th, 2010, 04:06 AM

What are your reasons for objecting? If your reason would include the increase in prostitution then that would be the lamest excuse you can come up with. I'm sure that the benefits the city will derive will far outweigh any negative impact (if there are any aside from prostitution) this base will cause.

Maybe this are the other reasons:

1. Bases increase the likelihood of war

The U.S. maintains an unprecedented infrastructure of more than 700 U.S. foreign military bases. In recent years such bases have been essential to the U.S. wars against Iraq, the 1998 war against Serbia, the U.S. invasion of Panama, and the current wars within Colombia and the Philippines. The 200-plus U.S. military bases and installations in Japan and South Korea increase the likelihood of future U.S. wars against North Korea and China.

2. Bases provide a launching point for nuclear attack

In many ways, the U.S. first-strike nuclear doctrine is made possible by the forward deployment of nuclear weapons in Belgium, Britain, Greece, Germany, Holland, and Turkey. US communication bases in Britain, Japan, Australia, and other nations are essential for communicating orders to initiate nuclear war and for targeting nuclear and other high-tech weapons.

3. Bases undermine the sovereignty of nations

Hawai’i, the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba were invaded and occupied by the U.S. because they were ideal sites for bases needed to conquer markets in China, elsewhere in Asia, and Latin America. Colonial and client governments were imposed or created by the U.S. to ensure continued U.S. access to the bases. After the wars in which they were defeated, the U.S. has insisted that Japan, Germany, Serbia and other nations “host” U.S. military bases for the long term. Consistent with this tradition, the Bush administration is spending $1 billion a year for “enduring” military bases in Iraq.

4. Bases hurt democracy and human rights

The U.S. has supported or imposed dictators and other repressive governments to gain or preserve access to military bases. For more than a decade, Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan supported the brutal Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines to preserve the U.S. hold on strategically located air and naval bases. In Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the U.S. has defended repressive monarchies to secure its military bases as well as privileged access to oil reserves. The presence of U.S. military bases contributes to the cultural genocide of indigenous peoples in Hawai’i and Guam.

5. Often bases are built on seized property

The recent bulldozing of Daechuri village in South Korea to make way for a new U.S. military headquarters while inhabitants protested was not unique. Military bases are often built on seized private property, on land which the host nation forces its citizens to “rent” to the U.S., or on communal property. The most extreme case is the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. There, to make way for two milelong runways, a massive naval port, and pre-positioned U.S. weapons, all of the island’s people were deported.

6. Bases reinforce violent and dehumanizing treatment of women and girls

Foreign military bases threaten women and children in host communities, in poor countries, female troops, and the family members of U.S. service men. The use of communities near bases for “Rest and Relaxation” makes local children and women, especially sex workers, vulnerable to sexual harassment, rape, beatings, and murder. Levels of sexual violence can be a function of the relative power of host nations. Last year, U.S. Marines involved in the rape of a Filipina were shielded by provisions of the Visiting Forces Agreement in the Philippines. In contrast, comparable agreements between the U.S. and oil-rich Gulf states have at least partly shielded local women from sexual aggression by U.S. troops. Some service men return home to the U.S. and commit domestic violence within their homes. In addition, female service members risk being raped by their male counterparts, a situation that is often exacerbated by long-term deployments.

7. Bases condone criminal activities committed by U.S. troops

Most GIs are law-abiding, but many alienated and drunken troops do commit a disproportionate number of crimes. Worse, they are often protected by the provisions of unequal treaties which give the U.S. military “primary right to exercise jurisdiction over members of the U.S. armed forces.” In Korea, a deep wound was the killing of two schoolgirls who were run over by a U.S. tank; no one was held accountable. In 2006 in the Philippines, after a U.S. Marine was convicted of rape in a Philippines court, the U.S. exerted diplomatic pressure at the highest level to effect his removal, during the appeal process, to the U.S. Embassy (rather than the Philippines jail to which the judge had consigned him). However, the service men are not only perpetrators, but they also struggle in their circumstances, as they are sent abroad with little preparation or understanding of the local culture, language, and social conditions, which brings about anger and fear against their surroundings and often drives them to commit crime.

8. Bases cause environmental contamination and serious health risks

In 2000, U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright conceded the legacy of “serious public and environmental problems” caused by U.S. military bases in the Philippines but she reiterated that the U.S. has no legal obligation to clean up the deadly residue. The U.S. Defense Department has identified at least 70 military sites in Europe where its bases have caused serious environmental damage. Various military toxics are widespread, and often lead to many life-threatening and debilitating diseases, such as lung cancer, blood disorders, leukemia, ulceration, liver and brain damage, and damage to the central nervous system. In one egregious case, the U.S. military was caught disposing of deadly formaldehyde directly into the Han River that runs through Seoul, South Korea.

9. Bases bring the risk of life-threatening accidents

Military accidents can kill and injure people. The most dangerous accidents involve nuclear weapons. In 1960, an attack aircraft rolled off the U.S. aircraft carrier Ticonderoga 80 miles off the coast of Okinawa, embedding its hydrogen bomb in the sea bed two miles below. More common are accidents like the Marine pilot whose low-flying jet severed a ski lift cable in Italy, killing 20 people; bombs that missed their practice targets, killing a civilian in Vieques, Puerto Rico, and destroying homes in the Korean village of Maehyangri; and the stray bullets and shells used in live-fire exercises that strike people’s homes and property in Kin Town, Okinawa.

10. Military bases are expensive and divert funding from addressing urgent needs at home and abroad

The Pentagon squanders tens of billions of dollars on foreign military bases. In addition to war-fighting capabilities, expenses include housing for families of U.S. soldiers, commissaries where U.S. troops and their families enjoy special discounts, and pristine golf courses. Meanwhile, human needs of both U.S. and host nation people go unmet. In Japan and other host nations, anger is building as their tax dollars are used to help pay for the intrusive military bases and their luxury accommodations, while local people go without adequate housing and social services.

http://www.afsc.org/sene/ht/display/ContentDetails/i/3903

earlat

February 15th, 2010, 04:48 AM

^^ We should also put in mind that when we enter such deals, our jurisdiction should be respected and above all the country's CHARTER, should be the utmost consideration. If proper safety nets are there and if the country, specifically our city, should get better share of the benefits, then by all means build this base already. BUT if it's a lame agreement between us and the U.S. it should not be built.

Fahdingding

February 15th, 2010, 05:50 AM

Maybe this are the other reasons:

1. Bases increase the likelihood of war

The U.S. maintains an unprecedented infrastructure of more than 700 U.S. foreign military bases. In recent years such bases have been essential to the U.S. wars against Iraq, the 1998 war against Serbia, the U.S. invasion of Panama, and the current wars within Colombia and the Philippines. The 200-plus U.S. military bases and installations in Japan and South Korea increase the likelihood of future U.S. wars against North Korea and China.

2. Bases provide a launching point for nuclear attack

In many ways, the U.S. first-strike nuclear doctrine is made possible by the forward deployment of nuclear weapons in Belgium, Britain, Greece, Germany, Holland, and Turkey. US communication bases in Britain, Japan, Australia, and other nations are essential for communicating orders to initiate nuclear war and for targeting nuclear and other high-tech weapons.

3. Bases undermine the sovereignty of nations

Hawai’i, the Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico, and Cuba were invaded and occupied by the U.S. because they were ideal sites for bases needed to conquer markets in China, elsewhere in Asia, and Latin America. Colonial and client governments were imposed or created by the U.S. to ensure continued U.S. access to the bases. After the wars in which they were defeated, the U.S. has insisted that Japan, Germany, Serbia and other nations “host” U.S. military bases for the long term. Consistent with this tradition, the Bush administration is spending $1 billion a year for “enduring” military bases in Iraq.

4. Bases hurt democracy and human rights

The U.S. has supported or imposed dictators and other repressive governments to gain or preserve access to military bases. For more than a decade, Presidents Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan supported the brutal Marcos dictatorship in the Philippines to preserve the U.S. hold on strategically located air and naval bases. In Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, the U.S. has defended repressive monarchies to secure its military bases as well as privileged access to oil reserves. The presence of U.S. military bases contributes to the cultural genocide of indigenous peoples in Hawai’i and Guam.

5. Often bases are built on seized property

The recent bulldozing of Daechuri village in South Korea to make way for a new U.S. military headquarters while inhabitants protested was not unique. Military bases are often built on seized private property, on land which the host nation forces its citizens to “rent” to the U.S., or on communal property. The most extreme case is the island of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean. There, to make way for two milelong runways, a massive naval port, and pre-positioned U.S. weapons, all of the island’s people were deported.

6. Bases reinforce violent and dehumanizing treatment of women and girls

Foreign military bases threaten women and children in host communities, in poor countries, female troops, and the family members of U.S. service men. The use of communities near bases for “Rest and Relaxation” makes local children and women, especially sex workers, vulnerable to sexual harassment, rape, beatings, and murder. Levels of sexual violence can be a function of the relative power of host nations. Last year, U.S. Marines involved in the rape of a Filipina were shielded by provisions of the Visiting Forces Agreement in the Philippines. In contrast, comparable agreements between the U.S. and oil-rich Gulf states have at least partly shielded local women from sexual aggression by U.S. troops. Some service men return home to the U.S. and commit domestic violence within their homes. In addition, female service members risk being raped by their male counterparts, a situation that is often exacerbated by long-term deployments.

7. Bases condone criminal activities committed by U.S. troops

Most GIs are law-abiding, but many alienated and drunken troops do commit a disproportionate number of crimes. Worse, they are often protected by the provisions of unequal treaties which give the U.S. military “primary right to exercise jurisdiction over members of the U.S. armed forces.” In Korea, a deep wound was the killing of two schoolgirls who were run over by a U.S. tank; no one was held accountable. In 2006 in the Philippines, after a U.S. Marine was convicted of rape in a Philippines court, the U.S. exerted diplomatic pressure at the highest level to effect his removal, during the appeal process, to the U.S. Embassy (rather than the Philippines jail to which the judge had consigned him). However, the service men are not only perpetrators, but they also struggle in their circumstances, as they are sent abroad with little preparation or understanding of the local culture, language, and social conditions, which brings about anger and fear against their surroundings and often drives them to commit crime.

8. Bases cause environmental contamination and serious health risks

In 2000, U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine Albright conceded the legacy of “serious public and environmental problems” caused by U.S. military bases in the Philippines but she reiterated that the U.S. has no legal obligation to clean up the deadly residue. The U.S. Defense Department has identified at least 70 military sites in Europe where its bases have caused serious environmental damage. Various military toxics are widespread, and often lead to many life-threatening and debilitating diseases, such as lung cancer, blood disorders, leukemia, ulceration, liver and brain damage, and damage to the central nervous system. In one egregious case, the U.S. military was caught disposing of deadly formaldehyde directly into the Han River that runs through Seoul, South Korea.

9. Bases bring the risk of life-threatening accidents

Military accidents can kill and injure people. The most dangerous accidents involve nuclear weapons. In 1960, an attack aircraft rolled off the U.S. aircraft carrier Ticonderoga 80 miles off the coast of Okinawa, embedding its hydrogen bomb in the sea bed two miles below. More common are accidents like the Marine pilot whose low-flying jet severed a ski lift cable in Italy, killing 20 people; bombs that missed their practice targets, killing a civilian in Vieques, Puerto Rico, and destroying homes in the Korean village of Maehyangri; and the stray bullets and shells used in live-fire exercises that strike people’s homes and property in Kin Town, Okinawa.

10. Military bases are expensive and divert funding from addressing urgent needs at home and abroad

The Pentagon squanders tens of billions of dollars on foreign military bases. In addition to war-fighting capabilities, expenses include housing for families of U.S. soldiers, commissaries where U.S. troops and their families enjoy special discounts, and pristine golf courses. Meanwhile, human needs of both U.S. and host nation people go unmet. In Japan and other host nations, anger is building as their tax dollars are used to help pay for the intrusive military bases and their luxury accommodations, while local people go without adequate housing and social services.

http://www.afsc.org/sene/ht/display/ContentDetails/i/3903

Everything is here..so no need for me to elaborate further!

Fahdingding

February 15th, 2010, 06:06 AM

Pangasius craze hits Central Mindanao

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Cultivation of a new catfish or hito variety in Central Mindanao has become popular that just over a year into its introduction in the area, it has attracted investments worth at least P100 million, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional office said.

Dorecita T. Delima, DTI-Central Mindanao assistant director, said that investments in pangasius cultivation came from four hatchery ponds, two nursery ponds, three processing companies and at least 60 fish ponds

The regional pangasius industry generated 150 jobs and domestic sales of P106 million from farmers and processors from January 2009 to January 2010, she added.

The DTI started promoting pangasius hypopthalmus, also called cream dory or sutchi fish, in the area in third quarter of 2008. Pangasius thrived in Vietnam's Mekong River.

Investments in pangasius are concentrated mostly in Midsayap and Pigcawayan in North Cotabato; Koronadal City, Polomolok, Tupi, Sto. Nino, Banga, Lake Sebu, and Norala in South Cotabato; Senator Ninoy Aquino and Tacurong City in Sultan Kudarat; General Santos City; and Alabel in Sarangani, the regional DTI office reported.

The positive acceptance of pangasius growing among local farmers has prompted a major processing company, RDEX Food Corp. Inc., to stop importing pangasius, Delima said in an accomplishment report.

RDEX Food, a member of homegrown business empire RD Group of Companies here, has been importing pangasius fillet valued annually at P2.73 million, she noted.

Roger E. Rivera, senior vice president and chief operating officer of RDEX Foods, earlier said the firm recognizes the potential of pangasius in the international market and it is keen on helping such industry grow in the locality.

The company will buy the pangasius harvest of local farmers at a desired weight and is willing to provide the growers technical assistance in its cultivation, he said.

RDEX processes pangasius into fillet, round steak, buttered fish fingers and patties.

Delima said in her report that RDEX Foods will be ready to compete in the export market once local pangasius supply becomes stable and sustainable.

Two more micro entrepreneurs, Kimkyts Food Products and KM Food Products, also based in this city, are now processing pangasius into fish balls, shanghai rolls, nuggets, siomai, and patties, Delima said.

To support the industry, the regional Trade department has coordinated the distribution of 1.5 million pangasius fingerlings to 60 farmer-growers in 2009.

Initial harvest was done mid-year of 2009 while the rest are expected to be harvested by the first quarter of 2010.

Sixteen demonstration farms were established in 2009 to educate interested industry stakeholders and to disseminate the technology to farmer-growers. An additional 12 demo farms are expected to be set up around the region this year.

Delima said Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines have opened financing plans for pangasius-related investments to encourage more players to the industry.

Louie Medel, a board member of the South Cotabato Association of Farmers Multi Purpose Cooperative, said the cooperative decided to engage in the pangasius industry due to its potentials and the support from the state agencies.

The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is assisting us with the technology, while the DTI worked out marketing agreements with feed companies and buyers, he said.

Data from the regional Trade office said the Philippines imports around 600 metric tons of pangasius fillet, valued at $1.65 million, from Vietnam every month. Markets for this fish are also opening in Europe, US, and other countries in Asia.

Delima projected the local market can generate sufficient supply to enter the international market by 2012.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on February 15, 2010.

Fahdingding

February 15th, 2010, 06:10 AM

Sarangani coal plant project nixed anew

KORONADAL CITY -- Opposition to a planned 200 megawatt coal-fired power plant in Maasim, Sarangani province remained strong despite the daily rotating power interruptions experienced since last week in Central Mindanao.

This as the power supply deficit in the southern Philippines continue to ease, with the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) saying on Sunday that the shortfall was reduced further to 43 MW, although available supply continues to plunge.

In its daily outlook posted on its website, the country's private operator of the power transmission network noted that available capacity stood at 1,022 MW against peak load of 1,065 MW.

On Friday, the utility firm said the available capacity for the day stood at 1,041 MW against peak load of 1,190 MW, or a deficit of 149 MW.

On Thursday, NGCP said the available capacity was 1,039 MW against peak load of 1,195 MW, or a shortfall 156 MW.

With an El Nino felt in several parts of the country, the NGCP had blamed the low water level in Lake Lanao from which the 700-MW Agus hydroelectric power plants draw water. Over half of Mindanao’s capacity is drawn from the Agus plants of the National Power Corp (NPC).

At a press conference here following a summit on climate change on Saturday afternoon, religious and grassroots leaders said the power outages should not be made an excuse to pursue the $450 million coal power plant project the Alcantara-led Conal Holdings Corp. plans to build within the first quarter of the year.

At least 60 religious, civil and grassroots leaders attended the two-day summit dubbed "Let Their Voices Be Heard: The people's collective struggle towards climate justice, equity and sustainable."

They urged Conal Holdings to pursue renewable energy sources instead of the coal power plant, which they warn would pose adverse effects to the environment and human health.

"Given that we have power outages, we’re in a state of El Nino [that] is not permanent. When the water levels return to normal, then the power supply should also return to normal. That coal plant project [of Conal Holdings] should not be pursued," said Fr. Romeo Q. Catedral, social action director of the Diocese of Marbel.

Stressing they will continue to oppose the proposed coal plant project, the priest cited a forecast allegedly issued by the NPC that power interruption is expected to hit the island still in 2016.

"The power shortfall we're experiencing now is largely brought by the dry spell so the coal plant is not an answer to the problem," Catedral said.

Conal Holdings has said its coal plant project would avert a power crisis in the island, particularly in Central Mindanao, two to three years from now.

Mariano Panugas, spokesperson of the Maasim People's Coalition on Climate Change, advised power consumers, especially the big shopping malls, to save on electricity use to improve the power situation in the island, as he rejected Conal Holdings’ power plant project in his town.

"Such project would be disastrous. It will affect the local fishermen and farmers," Panugas said.

Joseph C. Nocos, Conal Holdings vice president, said the coal plant, which will rise near the shoreline of Sarangani Bay and Celebes Sea, would employ the latest technology designed to contain pollutants even way below the acceptable domestic and international standards.

"There's nothing to fear in our project because we’re putting in place the necessary measures that will protect the environment and the health of the public," he said in an earlier interview. (BSS)

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on February 15, 2010.

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February 15th, 2010, 03:24 PM

Gen San Forumers: What is your reaction about Melisa Cantiveros' win in PBB Double Up?

Fraulein

February 15th, 2010, 03:25 PM

A Fairy Tale Comes True for Melai of PBB Double UP

Melisa Cantiveros of General Santos City got her fairytale ending after she was named “Big Winner” of the phenomenal hit reality show “Pinoy Big Brother Double Up” last Saturday (Feb 13) at the “Big Date on the Big Night” in the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.

The “Inday Kengkay of Gen San” won a close fight with second Big placer Paul Jake Castillo, who was revealed to be leading the votes when Big Brother showed the tally last Tuesday (Feb 9).

But when voting closed last Saturday, it was Melisa who led with 32.08 percent of the almost four million text votes sent by fans of the program followed by Paul Jake (27.31%), Jason Francisco (24.97%), Johan Santos (7.94%), and Steve “Tibo” Jumalon (7.69%).

Wearing a pink gown and sitting on a moving throne, Melisa was grandly welcomed to the outside world by honor guards, screaming fans, fireworks, and no less than ABS-CBN president Charo Santos-Concio, who was escorted by “Rubi” hunks Jake Cuenca and Deither Ocampo. She also cried on stage before receiving her check of P1 million, her key to a brand new house an lot, a new laptop, and a business franchise.

But before her dramatic proclamation, the viewers were also treated to special numbers from Kapamilya stars Charice Pempengco, Sheryn Regis, Mark Bautista, JayR Siaboc, Bugoy Drilon, Teddy Corpuz, Yeng Constantino, Charlie Green, the Jabbawockeez, and the cast of “Rubi” – Angelica Panganiban, Deither Ocampo, Shaina Magdayao, and Jake Cuenca in the program hosted by Toni Gonzaga, Mariel Rodriguez, and Bianca Gonzalez.

The crowd also went wild during appearances of ex-housemates Toffee, Kenny, JM, JP, Jimson, Yhel, Tom, Delio, Princess, Patria, Rocky, Yuri, Rob, Patrick, Carol, Rica, Cathy, Kath, Sam, Hermes, and Mariel, only proving that this season is really one of the best ever.

Big Brother’s last message to the Big Five, on the otherhand, brought tears to the viewers who will also miss him and his famous house.

What awaits for the new Big Winner? Will she continue her love story with fellow Big Five Jason? Also watch out for new Kapamilya programs “Rubi,” “Pilipinas Got Talent,” and “PBB Teen Edition Season 3 Clash of 2010″ on ABS-CBN.

earlat

February 15th, 2010, 05:35 PM

Fahdingding

February 16th, 2010, 02:10 AM

Gen San Forumers: What is your reaction about Melisa Cantiveros' win in PBB Double Up?

Grabe from 3rd to being the BIG WINNER... Grabe jud d i support sa mga tao kay MELAI!

Ang bago lang enever jud ginapakita ang rankings sa BIG 4/5 before pero karon gipakita jud to show na 3rd ra si melai...then nagbaha daun text para sa iya...

I wonder lang kung wala siguro to gipakita basin nadaog na PAUL JAKE!

Fahdingding

February 16th, 2010, 02:27 AM

DAR-12 tops processing, distribution of CARP lands in 2009

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – The Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) in Region 12 topped anew the nationwide processing and distribution of private lands last year that were covered by the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP).
Nasser Musali, DAR Region 12 director, noted in a report that they were able to distribute some 8,671 hectares of land to CARP beneficiaries within the region’s four provinces and five cities in 2009.

Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Kidapawan, Tacurong and Cotabato.

Musali said their accomplishment last year was reportedly the highest among the 16 DAR regional offices in the country.

He said it helped them retain their status as the topmost performing regional office for the last six years or since 2004.

From 2004 to 2008, he said they were able to distribute some 85,309 hectares of private lands to CARP beneficiaries in the region.

DAR Region 12 registered the highest accomplishment in 2005 with a distribution record of 21,028 hectares.

http://www.gensanexchange.com/

Fahdingding

February 16th, 2010, 02:33 AM

Sultan Kudarat aiming to become academic, research hub

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – Sultan Kudarat officials are pushing for the development of the province as the next academic and research hub in southern and central Mindanao following the conversion last month of the area’s lone government-owned college into a state university.

Sultan Kudarat Governor Suharto Mangudadatu said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo finally signed last January 25 Republic Act (RA) 9966, which elevated the five campus-Sultan Kudarat Polytechnic State College (SKPSC) to full university status.

The new law officially renamed the college’s main base in Tacurong City and its designated campuses in the municipalities of Kalamansig, Palimbang, Lutayan and Isulan to Sultan Kudarat State University (SKSU).

“This is a major development for the province and will mainly boost our efforts to provide quality and affordable education to our people,” Mangudadatu said.

SKPSC’s universityhood was mainly based on House Bill 6311, which was initially filed by Sultan Kudarat (1st District) Rep. Datu Pax Mangudadatu on July 25, 2007.

A counterpart measure was sponsored in the Senate by Senator Panfilo Lacson.

Under RA 9966, the new university was mandated to “primarily provide advanced instruction and professional training in science and technology, agriculture, fisheries, education and other relevant fields of study.”

It should also “undertake research and extension, and provide progressive leadership in its areas of specialization,” inorder to meet the needs of Sultan Kudarat province and Region 12 or Southwestern Mindanao.

Region 12 covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat Sarangani, North Cotabato and the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Kidapawan, Tacurong and Cotabato.

SKSU, which assumes government corporate operations, will offer scholarship programs and other affirmative action initiatives to assist poor but deserving students from the area who would qualify for admission.

Rep. Mangudadatu said they envision SKSU as an institution that will serve as an instrument towards the rapid development of manpower resources of the province and the entire region.

He said the integration will provide better services in professional and technical training in the arts, sciences, humanities, technology and in the conduct of scientific research and technological studies in the province.

SKSU, which initially qualified to become a university in 2003, presently covers more than 300 hectares of land located in seven municipalities and one city.

Its main campus in Tacurong City hosts the Graduate School and the colleges of Arts and Sciences, Teacher Education and Law.

The College of Engineering, Information Science and Industrial Technology is based in Isulan campus; College of Agriculture in Lutayan; and, College of Fisheries in Kalamansig.

The university, which listed its current student population at 6,650, had also established extension units in the towns of Palimbang, Bagumbayan and Senator Ninoy Aquino in Sultan Kudarat and Glan in Sarangani. (PNA)
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Fahdingding

February 16th, 2010, 02:34 AM

Congratulations to Sultan Kudarat State University - the newest university in SocSkSarGen Region!

Fahdingding

February 16th, 2010, 02:41 AM

Gensan's tuna industry remains resilient
by Danilo E. Doguiles

Koronadal City (PIA 12) -- Despite the two-year fishing ban in large parts of the high seas of the Pacific Ocean, SOCSKSAGEN's fishing industry should stay strong and sturdy, says an official of an industry federation here.

Marfenio Tan, president of the SOCSKSARGEN Federation of Fishing and Allied Industries, Inc. (SFFAII), only a subsector of the fishing industry is affected by the ban being implemented by the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC).

"Basically, the purse seine fishery of General Santos is classified into three subsectors, namely: those which have access to the fishing grounds of other countries, those fishing solely in the Philippine Economic Zone, and those granted license by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) to fish in the international waters," Tan said.

"Among these subsectors, only the purse seiners operating in the high seas are directly affected by the closure," he explained.

He added, "tuna hand-liners and those using other methods of fishing operations can still fish in the high seas; also, this measure (fishing ban) is implemented only for two years, until December 31, 2011."

He also reported that the SFFAII is gearing for a continuing appeal for reconsideration of small and medium purse seiners to be allowed to fish in a portion of the high seas, particularly in pocket 1, the international waters bounded by Palau, Federated States of Micronesia, Papua New Guinea, and Indonesia.

The appeal SFFAII submitted to the commission's meeting in December in Tahiti was subjected for review and further discussion in the science committee meeting in Tonga in August this year and in the technical and compliance meeting set in October this year in Micronesia. Results of these two meetings will be decided upon during the annual session of WCPFC in December.

"We hope that we can present our case well during the said meetings," he said.

WCPFC closed two pockets of high seas in Western and Central Pacific to purse seine fishers effective January 1 this year to reduce to sustainable levels the stocks of highly migratory yellowfin and bigeye tuna.

SFFAII, along with BFAR, is also advocating strict implementation of the various measures stipulated in the Philippine National Tuna Management Plan and other fishery regulations under Republic Act 8550 or Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, such as, mesh size of tuna purse seine nets to a minimum of 3.5 inches at the bag or bunt portion to avoid harvest of juvenile tuna; regulation on the number of purse seining operations by way of conducting more in-depth studies; installation of vessel monitoring system in fishing vessels; compliance to Fisheries Observers on board fishing vessels; and, regulation and management of fish aggregating devices.

"The key here is a more serious and strengthened implementation of our fishery laws," he said (PIA 12) [top]

nj_than

February 16th, 2010, 02:43 AM

earlat

February 16th, 2010, 07:34 AM

:banana::banana: Kalilangan na jud hapit...:banana::banana:

Sadya na jud dinha sa GENSAN... I hope they fix the hotel shortage in our city so that we can accommodate bigger events, with international scale.. More publicity for our city.. More room for growth (I mean hotel rooms) literally... :lol::lol::lol:

hakz2007

February 16th, 2010, 09:03 AM

RDC-12 adopts foreign-backed mining venture in South Cotabato as flagship project (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=259052)

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Feb. 16 (PNA) – The Regional Development Council (RDC) of Region 12 or Southwestern Mindanao has adopted a Swiss-backed proposed large-scale copper and gold mining venture in the tri-boundaries of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Davao del Sur provinces as the region’s flagship project.

Sarangani Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez, RDC-12 chair, said Tuesday they officially named the Tampakan Gold-Copper Project of mining firm Sagittarius Mines Inc. (SMI) as banner project for the region due to its huge development potentials for the area.

He said SMI’s mining project, which is based in Tampakan town in South Cotabato, is so far the first flagship project for the region.

“SMI’s track record over the past several years and their commitment to sustainable development, not only for South Cotabato but also for the other two regions and four provinces in which it operates, demonstrate they are worthy recipients of this prestigious title,” Dominguez said in a statement.

Through recommendations from the Regional Mineral Development Council (RDMC) of Region 12, Dominguez said they also agreed to help facilitate the development of the Tampakan mining project and the promotion of the responsible mining industry in the region.

Members of the RDMC 12 also acknowledged SMI as the region’s banner mining venture.

The RDC is the highest policy-making body in the region and serves as the counterpart of the National Economic Development Board at the regional level.

The RMDC coordinates the implementation of the government’s mineral development initiatives in the region and serves as the local counterpart of the National Mineral Development Council spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

SMI, which is backed by Swiss miner Xstrata Copper, is currently completing its extended feasibility study for the project, which was projected to commence by 2016.

In June last year, the company announced additional investments of some US$ 74 million to facilitate the completion of the feasibility study and the environmental and social impact assessment (ESIA) study for the project, which it described as the largest copper deposit in Southeast Asia.

The proposed mining area, which covers five upland villages in the area, presently lists an estimated resource of 2.2 billion tonnes at 0.6 percent copper and 0.2 grams/ton of gold.

In a statement, SMI chair Charlie Sartain acknowledged the recognitions from the RDC and RMDC as “confirmation of the good sustainable development and management practices at SMI and the Tampakan Project.”

He reiterated that the operations of the Tampakan Project are mainly based on the adopted business principles of its mother firm Xstrata.

For three consecutive years, Sartain said Xstrata was named as the mining sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.(PNA)

Fahdingding

February 16th, 2010, 09:25 AM

2010 Kalilangan Festival Schedule jampacked! :banana:

It’s all systems go for the conduct of the 2010 Kalilangan Festival in General Santos City!

A cultural festival which commemorates the Tuna Capital’s Foundation Anniversary on the last week of February, this year’s celebration has adapted the battlecry, “Honoring the Past, Understanding the Present and Embracing the Future”.

For this year, the GSC Chamber of Commerce and Industry which has been appointed by City Mayor Pedro B. Acharon, Jr. as the lead agency to oversee the Kalilangan Festival has prepared a compact but more fun-filled schedule of events. This includes not only regular crowd-drawers like the Kadsagayan Street Dancing Competition, the Lakan and Lakambini Pageant, Doble-Kara Singing Contest, Raprapan and Sayaw Barangay Competition, among others and but incorporates new events which are sure to add more pomp and oomph to the festivities.

These are the Search for the Queen of South Mindanao Festivals Pageant (February 26) and the Festivals of Mindanao Street-dancing Competition (February 27). Both events will pit the reigning queens of the festivals of Soccsksargen and the grand champions of the region’s local festival street dancing competitions respectively. The pageant addition will be held at Robinsons Place.

Another notable addition is the Kasalan sa GenSan Wedding and Tourism Fair at the Gaisano Mall which will showcase the wedding products, services, customs and tradition of South Central Mindanao and highlight their prime wedding and tourism destinations. This spectacle runs on February 26 to 28, 2010.

Again, as in the past years the GenSan Oval Plaza will serve as the main festival area, and will house the entries of the city’s 26 barangays in the Barangayan sa Kalilangan, the Fiesta Carnival, the Kandagang sa Padiyan Flea Market, Coke Happiness Zone and Food Court, the Asia Brewery Pistahan Zone; and is the Opening and Closing Ceremony’s official venue.

romix

February 17th, 2010, 04:26 AM

we are interested to put up a ticketing agency of cebu pacific, may alam ba kayo kung ano ang mga terms and conditions sa pag put up

Fahdingding

February 17th, 2010, 05:54 AM

RP tuna trial shipment passes EU fishing rules

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Bright prospects await the country's handline sector of the tuna industry after a recent trial shipment meet new stricter requirements imposed by the European Union, a conservation group said.

The 27-nation grouping started implementing last January 1 the policy on illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a measure to curb illegal and overfishing in the world's oceans.

"The delivery met all the criteria for responsible fishing practices. The EU's decision opens the way for further seafood exports from small-scale fishing operations in the Philippines," said Doctor Jose A. Ingles, the World Wildlife Fund's Coral Triangle program tuna strategy leader.

In a statement last week, he stressed the acceptance of the trial shipment of tuna loins from the Philippines "proves that small-scale fisheries using responsible catching methods like handline tuna fishing can fare well in global markets through proper certification and compliance."

Such positive development came at the same time that the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission ordered portions of the Pacific Ocean closed to purse seine fishing starting also on January 1.

The closure order exempts handline fishing, which employs hook and line in catching large tuna stocks.

Ingles said the initial batch of tuna loin shipment, which was sourced off the waters in Mindoro province, arrived in Europe with catch certificates displaying the traceability and verification criteria.

This includes data that shows the tuna was caught by registered boats in legal fishing areas, using selective handline fishing gear, he said.

In this city, large-size tuna caught using the handline fishing is also being exported fresh to Switzerland, which employs standards observe by the EU, said John Heitz, export manager of GenSan Aqua Traders.

Handline fishing-caught tuna from here, dubbed the "Tuna Capital of the Philippines," has been traditionally sold in the markets of Japan and the United States.

Ingles said that since European countries make up the biggest fish market in the world, the Philippines can look forward to brighter economic opportunities there, given the successful trial shipment recently.

He described Europe's scheme as an effective step toward eliminating IUU fishing, which has been increasing worldwide, resulting in the declining catches of a growing number of fish stocks, including those in the Coral Triangle.

The Coral Triangle spans the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Timor-Leste.

It contains spawning and nursery grounds and migratory routes for commercially valuable tuna species such as bigeye, yellowfin, skipjack and albacore, producing more than 40% of the total catch for the western central Pacific region and representing more than 20% of the total global catch. (BSS)

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on February 17, 2010.

Fahdingding

February 17th, 2010, 05:55 AM

Tampakan gold project declared Socsksargen's flagship project

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Two key regional policy development councils have adopted the Tampakan copper and gold venture of foreign-backed Sagittarius Mines, Inc. as Central Mindanao's flagship project, despite staunch opposition from civil society groups.

The Tampakan project, which is also facing security threats from the New People's Army rebels, has been touted as the largest undeveloped copper deposit in Southeast Asia.

The resolutions of the Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Regional Mineral Development Council (RMDC) recognizing the Tampakan project as the flagship project for the region’s development was handed to Sagittarius recently but only confirmed yesterday.

Sarangani Governor Miguel Rene A. Dominguez, RDC chair, said the recognition to the firm was historic as it was the first time for the regional development body to declare a single business venture as the region’s flagship project.

"SMI's track record over the past several years and their commitment to sustainable development demonstrate they are worthy recipients of this prestigious title," said Dominguez, whose father Paul G. Dominguez once served as Sagittarius president.

Sagittarius is controlled by Xstrata Copper, the world’s fourth largest copper producer, and Australian firm Indophil Resources NL as junior partner.

Charlie Sartain, Sagittarius chair, expressed his gratitude, on behalf of Xstrata Copper and Sagittarius, to RDC and RMDC XII for the recognition.

"These endorsements are confirmation of the good sustainable development and management practices at SMI and the Tampakan project," Sartain said in a statement.

The industry leading practices we follow at the Tampakan Project are aligned with Xstrata’s business principles, he added.

For three consecutive years, Xstrata plc., Xstrata Copper's parent company, has been named as the Mining Sector Leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.

Peter Forrestal, Sagittarius president, also pointed out that the firm’s philosophy is to go above and beyond what is required by law.

"We adhere to the stringent expectations of our major stakeholder, Xstrata and the communities in which we operate," he said.

But on Saturday, at least 50 member of the B'laan tribe within the Tampakan project signed a petition asking Sagittarius to abandon the project, the first time that such number of natives formally bonded to air their disgust at the company.

The tribesmen, among others, claimed that their "peaceful lives have been disturbed by the entry of the mining project." They earned the support of the local Catholic Church hierarchy and other civic groups.

But Forrestal said that SMI "is a responsible mining organization that works in partnership with the Filipino people, bringing prosperity and an improved quality of life in an environmentally and socially sustainable manner."

"We aim to develop the Tampakan Project in line with leading practices, working in partnership with our stakeholders to create mutual benefits for shareholders, the communities associated with the project and the Philippines," the foreign executive said.

Through the recommendations of RMDC XII, two other RDC XII resolutions were passed to facilitate the development of the Tampakan Project and the promotion of the responsible mining industry in the region.

The RDC is the highest policy making body in the region and serves as the counterpart of the National Economic and Development Board at the regional level. RDC is composed of three major sectors – government agencies, local government units, and the private sector.

The RMDC coordinates the implementation of the government’s mineral development in the regions. It is the local counterpart of the Mineral Development Council (MDC), which was created in 2005 to address mining issues and concerns in the country. The DENR secretary chairs the MDC, while the RMDC is chaired by the DENR regional executive director.
The Tampakan project area covers the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Davao del Sur

Linguine

February 17th, 2010, 07:19 AM

C. Mindanao’s pangasius business hits P100 million

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- Cultivation of the pangasius catfish in Central Mindanao has attracted about P100 million in investments since the variety was introduced to the region just a little more than a year ago, a report of the regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) read.

Dorecita T. Delima, regional assistant director of the Trade and Industry department, said in the report that investments in pangasius cultivation went into four hatchery ponds, two nursery ponds, three processing companies and at least 60 fish ponds. The region’s pangasius industry generated 150 jobs and domestic sales of P106 million from farmers and processors from January 2009-January 2010, she added.

The regional Trade department started promoting pangasius hypopthalmus, also called cream dory or sutchi fish, in the third quarter of 2008.

Pangasius is endemic to Vietnam’s Mekong River.

The acceptance of pangasius-growing among local farmers had prompted a major processing company, RDex Food Corp., Inc., to stop importing pangasius, Ms. Delima said in an accomplishment report.

RDex Food, a member of homegrown business empire RD Group of Companies here, had been importing pangasius fillet valued annually at P2.73 million, she noted.

Roger E. Rivera, senior vice-president and chief operating officer of RDEX Foods, earlier said the firm recognizes the potential of pangasius in the international market and was keen on developing a local industry.

The company buys pangasius harvest of local farmers at a desired weight and provides growers technical assistance for cultivation, he said. RDex processes pangasius into fillet, round steak, buttered fish fingers and patties.

Ms. Delima said in her report that RDex Foods should be ready to compete in the export market once local pangasius supply becomes stable and sustainable by 2012.

Two more micro-entrepreneurs, Kimkyts Food Products and KM Food Products, also based in this city, now process pangasius into fish balls, shanghai rolls, nuggets, siomai, and patties, Ms. Delima said.

To support the industry, the regional Trade department distributed 1.5 million pangasius fingerlings to 60 farmer-growers in 2009.

Initial harvest was done by the middle of 2009, while the rest are expected to be harvested by the first quarter of this year.

Sixteen demonstration farms were established in 2009 to educate interested industry stakeholders and to disseminate the technology to farmer-growers. An additional 12 demo farms are expected to be set up in the region this year.

Ms. Delima said that the Land Bank of the Philippines and Development Bank of the Philippines now offer financing plans for pangasius-related investments, to encourage more players to the industry.

Louie Medel, a board member of the South Cotabato Association of Farmers Multi Purpose Cooperative, said the cooperative decided to engage in the pangasius industry due to its potentials and the support from the state agencies.

"The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources is assisting us with the technology, while the DTI worked out marketing agreements with feed companies and buyers," he said.

Data from the regional Trade office said that the Philippines has been importing around 600 metric tons of pangasius fillet, valued at $1.65 million, from Vietnam every month. -- Romer S. Sarmiento

source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=6413)

notnot

February 17th, 2010, 08:40 AM

DJdanz

February 17th, 2010, 03:52 PM

PIA Press Release
2010/02/12

Hiligaynon News: Nag-abot na sa P1.4 bilyon pesos ang negosyo sang GenSan

by EB dela Cruz

Koronadal City (12 February) -- Ginpabugal ni Mayor Pedro Acharon, Jr sang General Santos City sa iya State of the City Address (SOCA) sining karon lang ang pagsaka sang ginkita sa negosyo sa siyudad sang tuig 2009.

Sa iya SOCA, gintagaan punto ni Mayor Acharon nga nag-abot na sa uno punto tres siyentos noventa y siete (P1.397b) bilyones pesos ang kabilugan nga kapital sang negosyo nga nagsulod sa General Santos City sang 2009.

Sang nagligad nga tuig, nag-abot sa siyen mil dos siyentos singkwenta y nueve (1,259) ka mga bag-o nga negosyo ang nagsulod sa siyudad.

Nag-umwad ang industriya sang hotel kag restaurant nga nag-abot sa siyento kuwarenta y tres (143) ang bag-o nga negosyo ang nadugang sa anay sitenta y siete (77). Suno pa sa sugid ni Acharon mga kinyentos sitenta y siete (577) ang mga bag-o nga wholesale kag retail nga negosyo, dos siyentos sisenta y uno ang ginpatindog para sa sosyal kag personal nga serbisyo.

Upod sa ginapabugal ni Acharon ang mga proyekto sa inprastraktura sang siyudad kag sang pribado nga sekta sang 2009 nga nag-abot sa dos siyentos kuwarenta (P240m) milyones pesos kag pag-umwad man sang sekta sa turismo sang siyudad nga nakakita sang ganansiya nga dos siyentos sitenta y kuatro (P274m) milyones pesos kumpara sa siyento trenta y siete (P137m) milyones pesos sang 2008. (aca/PIA 12)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100212.htm&no=53#TOP

Wow ha! ilang percent ba ung increase? malaki ata ah!

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 02:16 AM

MAO NG WALAY PULOS NA MAYOR pakapinan pa og CONGRESSWOMAN na
way nahimo! HAHA
Theres nothing new in Gensan, puro lng PAPOGI!
Just look at the surrounding! pakiramdaman nyo...
This is not sustainable development!
Daming mahirap! Daming pending projects!
:ohno::ohno::ohno:
Gensan Pagmata!!

Paki substantiate daw sa imo claim beh? :llama:

nj_than

February 18th, 2010, 03:03 AM

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 03:11 AM

marlowe_cano

February 18th, 2010, 03:12 AM

^^

I beg to disagree. Anlaki ng pagbabago sa GenSan... Di Tulad dito sa Zamboanga... I must say, mas maganda ngayon ang GenSan kumpara sa Zamboanga... ;)

nj_than

February 18th, 2010, 03:13 AM

melai uuwi na bukas...

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/3968843527_fe2395d14b.jpg

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/melisa22jpgnj.jpg

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

nj_than

February 18th, 2010, 03:19 AM

nj_than

February 18th, 2010, 03:21 AM

^^

I beg to disagree. Anlaki ng pagbabago sa GenSan... Di Tulad dito sa Zamboanga... I must say, mas maganda ngayon ang GenSan kumpara sa Zamboanga... ;)

^^masmaganda ang zamboanga at maunlad pa... gensan pangalawa lang wan sa zamboanga....hehehe... go zamboanga..:banana::banana:

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 03:26 AM

^^

I beg to disagree. Anlaki ng pagbabago sa GenSan... Di Tulad dito sa Zamboanga... I must say, mas maganda ngayon ang GenSan kumpara sa Zamboanga... ;)

In fairness sa LGU Officials ng GENSAN... very evident naman ang pagbabago ng GENSAN through the years!

nj_than

February 18th, 2010, 03:40 AM

In fairness sa LGU Officials ng GENSAN... very evident naman ang pagbabago ng GENSAN through the years!

^^tumpak ka diyan fahd... gensan now is a boom city na...:banana::banana:

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 03:43 AM

M’nao investment doubled, up P79bn
By MARK FRANCISCO - Editor Updated February 18, 2010 12:00 AM
Mindanao Goldstar Daily

Investment in Mindanao more than doubled from 2007 to 2009 at P79.33 billion, a report released by the Office of the President revealed.

The report, presented by Press Undersecretary Gary Olivar, stated that there was only P23.01 billion worth of investments in Mindanao registered with the Board of Investments (BOI) and Philippine Economic Zones Authority (Peza) in 2007.

The bulk of the new investments went to Region 11 at P6.5 billion followed by Region 12 at P4.2 billion, Region 10 at P2.13 billion, Caraga at P66.4 million and Region 9 at P64.5 million. There was no data from the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (Armm).

The whole of Mindanao contributed 26.47 percent to the total investments in the Philippines for 2009, it was learned.

With its gross regional domestic product (GRDP) at P251.53 billion in 2009, Mindanao’s economy has expanded by 42.97 percent during the entire reign of President Arroyo from 2001 to the present.

In the agriculture front, 322 composting facilities were installed in Mindanao, reducing the dependence of farmers on expensive inorganic fertilizers and helping promote organic farming.

In 2009, the government has likewise irrigated 43,224 hectares of farmlands, constructed more than 4,000 kilometers of so-called farm-to-market roads and established 15 mariculture parks.

These resulted to double cropping for farmlands which used to have only one cropping per year, increased income for farmers, hasten the mode of transportation of agricultural products from the farm to the markets and enabled small fisher folks to breed high-value marine species.

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 03:44 AM

keep it coming! :banana:

nj_than

February 18th, 2010, 03:53 AM

DJdanz

February 18th, 2010, 04:32 AM

29.95% pala ung naging increase ng income ng city for 2009.

ang figure nung 2008 is P1.075b, for 2009 is P1.397b.

earlat

February 18th, 2010, 07:51 AM

Galing naman ng Mindanao. It's sure is a good sign that Mindanao indeed is growing. I just hope that Gensan's share in the pie, will increase in the next few years. With the entry of SM, Mining investments, and agricultural development, Gensan should be catapulted to a higher income bracket city.. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 09:56 AM

Fahdingding

February 18th, 2010, 09:58 AM

29.95% pala ung naging increase ng income ng city for 2009.

ang figure nung 2008 is P1.075b, for 2009 is P1.397b.

And with SM this 2010 and other big time projects in the future, mas lalaki pa talaga income ng GENSAN in the near future...

Let's hope competent and hindi corrupt ang magiging officials ng GENSAN this May!

DJdanz

February 18th, 2010, 10:24 AM

And with SM this 2010 and other big time projects in the future, mas lalaki pa talaga income ng GENSAN in the near future...

Let's hope competent and hindi corrupt ang magiging officials ng GENSAN this May!

According to my friend which is one of the engineer(contractor side) in robinson meron 5 years tax incentives ang rob. malamang ganun din yan sa SM. So meaning mas lalaki pa lalo ang income ng city kng magsimula na cla mag bayad ng tax. and w/ the entry of these mall it will surely enhance the other economic activity.:banana: isa cguro yan sa pang-akit ng LGU para sa mga investors.

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 01:56 AM

According to my friend which is one of the engineer(contractor side) in robinson meron 5 years tax incentives ang rob. malamang ganun din yan sa SM. So meaning mas lalaki pa lalo ang income ng city kng magsimula na cla mag bayad ng tax. and w/ the entry of these mall it will surely enhance the other economic activity.:banana: isa cguro yan sa pang-akit ng LGU para sa mga investors.

I don't think 5 years lang... Parang 9 years ang tax incentives ng ROB (2 Billion investment) based dun sa GENSAN's Investment Code of 2004... :nuts:

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 01:59 AM

Daguma coal mine starts test production
by MindaNews
Thursday, 18 February 2010 23:38

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (MindaNews/18 Feb) - Coal mining firm Sultan Energy Philippines Corp. has started the test production phase of the Daguma coal field in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, a senior company official said on Thursday.

“We’re still working on to get the endorsement of the barangay unit for us to extract 68,000 tons of coal for our initial commercial production quota,” he said.
“In line with the commercial production stage, we have delivered truckloads of coal to the tuna canneries in the city, our potential customers, for testing,” he added.

Sources said the firm’s test production phase started last December but for how long it will last, Salon declined to answer. “That is the domain of the technical people,” he said.

The company is expected to employ open pit method in extracting the shallow coal reserves.

Sultan Energy holds the coal operating contract for the Daguma coal field covering 7,000 hectares. The contract was awarded by the Department of Energy.

The test mine production site straddles 13 hectares but focus has been centered on seven hectares of coal reserves that are uninhabited, Salon said.

Barangay Ned is a government-designated relocation site. This is one of the reasons why the company is facing stiff social opposition from the communities.

Yelen Yata, president of the Hublag Kontra Mina (Movement Against Mining), a local Catholic Church-backed grassroots organization, recently urged the company to stop its mining activity in their village.

“This coal project is going to dislocate us should they embark on full commercial production,” Yata said.

Salon said the company will abide by the necessary processes to ensure the project won’t impact much on the environment and the people, including tribal members living in the area

“We will respect the rights of the people. We are still going through the processes [required by the law],” Salon said.

Last year, MG Mining and Energy Corp., a sister company of Sultan Energy, forged an P8 billion, 10-year supply deal with KEPCO SPC Power Corp for its 200-megawatt power plant in Naga, Cebu.

Officials of parent Sultan Mining have said the product of MG Mining, which operates a coal mine in Bislig, Surigao del Sur, would initially supply the requirement of KEPCO, which is between 3.2 million to 6.4 million metric tons of resources in a 10 year span.

Sultan Mining reportedly plans to offer reserves from the Daguma coal mine to KEPCO, subject for approval, to meet its future demand.

Studies show that Daguma, expected to go into commercial stream within the year, contains coal resources of 426 million MT.

Initial exploration and drilling has blocked 55 million metric tons of minable reserves in 526 hectares of the 7,000-hectare Daguma property. (MindaNews)

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 02:59 AM

Modern technical, entrepreneurial training complex to rise in Sarangani

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PNA) – Energy development firm Conal Holdings Corporation is investing some P2.2 million for the establishment of a training facility for various technical and entrepreneurial skills in the coastal municipality of Maasim in Sarangani province.

Sarangani Gov. Miguel Rene Dominguez said the project is part of the local government and the company’s ongoing preparation for the foreseen entry of various development projects in the area, among them Conal’s planned 200-megawatt coal-fired power plant.

"Preparation for the future is a must for Maasim, especially with the coming of more investors," Dominguez said in a press statement.

Dubbed Center for Technical Excellence (CTE), he said the planned training facility will rise in a donated one-hectare lot beside the provincial government-supported Mangelen integrated school in Maasim.

The integrated school and training facility’s lots were earlier donated by the family of Mohmen Mangelen, a teacher at the newly-opened school.

The governor said Conal, which has forged partnerships with the Technical Education Skills and Development Authority (TESDA) and the Department of Education (DepEd) for the project’s implementation, will initially fund the construction of a two-classroom training complex worth at least P1.8 million.

He said the company will also provide additional funding of P1.4 million for the opening of a scholarship program.

Dominguez said the training facility will initially offer specialized courses in industrial welding, industrial electricity, pipe fitting, plumbing, masonry and carpentry for Maasim’s out-of-school youth under TESDA’s National Certification (NC)-II qualification standards.

He said DepEd will mainly administer the center while TESDA will design the required curriculum and instructional materials.

In a project briefer, Conal said the establishment of the training facility is a key component of the company’s community development program in the area.

It said the project was designed “to harness the technical and entrepreneurial potentials of the youth in building a brighter and sustainable future."

The company said the opening of the technical training center answers the need to promote entrepreneurship and the call for the development of more skilled local manpower pool.

Conal, which is a joint venture between the Alcantara family’s Alsons Corporation and Thai power firm Electricity Generating Public Company Ltd., is currently investing some US $ 450 million for the construction of the coal-fired power plant in the coastal village of Kamanga in Maasim.

The company expects to complete project in three years to help address the area’s declining power supplies and avert a foreseen power supply crisis in Mindanao.(PNA)
LDV/AVE

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 03:00 AM

Gov't spent P900-M for development projects in Sultan Kudarat
by Danilo E. Doguiles

Lambayong, Sultan Kudarat (PIA 12) -- In a period of three years, the government has spent about P900 million for development projects in the province of Sultan Kudarat resulting in increase in agricultural production, upgrade of farm-to-market roads, and protection of farmlands from flooding.

On the second day of her Agribusiness Mindanao legacy tour, President Arroyo visited Barangay Palumbe, Lambayong in this province where she talked with residents, mostly Ilocano migrants like her, about the impact of agricultural investments of the national government to the municipality and the province.

Talking in Ilocano to more than 300 villagers, she said, "I came here to celebrate all the good things that we have done for the progress of Lambayong, the entire Sultan Kudarat, and the entire Mindanao."

"I am very happy to see how government support has changed the lives of the people Sultan Kudarat," she added.

Sultan Kudarat Governor Suharto Mangudadatu told the President that about P900 million in agricultural investments and assistance have been released to the province from 2007 to 2010. This amount has been used in agribusiness ventures that include farming implements and upgrades, farm-to-market roads, and funding for the Mindanao River Basin Project.

Gov. Mangudadatu, in his report particularly thanked President Arroyo in behalf of the residents for a very quick response when Sultan Kudarat was affected by typhoon Frank in 2008.

"The president immediately sent P50 million for a dredging project that saved four thousand to six thousand hectares of farmland," Gov. Mangudadatu said.

Additional P150 million budget was allocated to the province for the upgrading of the Marcos road and repair of a bridge damaged by typhoon Frank.

"If not for the quick assistance, the municipality of Lambayong could have been erased from the map," he said.

"Almost P500 million have been allocated for bridge repair, road projects, and other infrastructure projects in Lambayong since 2008," he added.

He also expressed gratitude to the President for supporting other infrastructure projects in the province. Among those he mentioned were: the P230 million Palimbang-Kalamansig road, P70 million additional road projects for Lambayong, and concreting of the national highway leading to Senator Ninoy Aquino municipality.

Lambayong Mayor Ramon Abalos said that because of the President's support to the municipality, Lambayong now has the longest network of improved farm-to-market roads.

He said the infrastructure projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways and the Department of Agrarian Reform in the municipality have upgraded their roads that resulted in easy movement of products from the barangays.

Also during her visit in Palumbe, Lambayong, President Arroyo inspected the facilities of Lambayong Grain Seed Producers' Multi-Purpose Cooperative, an organization of 25 farmers.

The cooperative maintains solar and flatbed dryers and produces its own seeds. It also makes organic fertilizer from its vermiculture project.

Department of Agriculture XII Director Tommy Ala said that 18 similar facilities have been installed in 18 cooperatives in Sultan Kudarat. (PIA 12)

romix

February 19th, 2010, 05:53 AM

nj_than

February 19th, 2010, 06:09 AM

nj_than

February 19th, 2010, 06:15 AM

Ang pag babalik ni melai sa home town niya sa gensan..

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ng kumuha ako yang pic. ni melai.. dame nag mamahal ky melai subra... kahit mainit ang tirik ng araw ok lang basta makakuha ako picture ni melai.. gumaganda na c melai ngayon.... sana wala na maninira sa kanya...

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 06:28 AM

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Gensan Gazer™ is a lifestyle, trades and travel magazine and advertising tabloid hybrid that caters mainly and distributed free to the resident businesses, organizations and individuals of the City of General Santos in particular, and the Provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Sarangani in general. It is published once every month by Armanikolas Publishing and printed by Gregoria Printing Press, both based in General Santos City, Philippines. For its debut issue, Gensan Gazer features the Kalilangan Festival.

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First Issue Ever.... and its FREE! Got a copy na nga eh courtesy of KUYA ORMAN MANANSALA! Gandaeversouch talaga! hahahaha! Looking forward sa next issue this march! MAGANDANG GENSAN!

nj_than

February 19th, 2010, 06:42 AM

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 06:45 AM

sori sa mga generals, pero naooa-han talaga kami kay melai, sobrang oa na minsan nakakainis na yong pagpapatawa nya, pero we cant blame her baka yon ang role na ibinigay ng abs cbn sa kanya , mahirap din yon, di dapat sya sa pbb, kundi doon sa talent search na gawa rin ng abs kung saan si pokwang ang dating nanalo, di ba merong search for comedy talents sila before, doon si melai bagay , hindi sa pbb , ang pbb kasi mga star material ang hanap tulad nina kim chu, gerald, erich, hindi comedians, kunsabagay mahirap na ngayong maghanap ng ganoon ang talent, sori po ulit pero thats my opinion

^^ang opinion mo.. ay mali.. sorry ha kc naninira ka lang.. wala kang alang.. isa ako sa nakakakilala kay melai kasi kapitbahay kame namen c melai... taga calumpang ako kung saan 10 bahay ang bagitan namen... isa pa ingit ka lang kay melai... at hindi talent show ang sinalihan ni melai reality show ang pbb...sa mga sinabi mo.. wala ka talagang alam.. bago ka mg iwan ng message ung di ka mapahiya.. bubu ka talaga.. maninira ka lang mali pa... hahaha.. at isa naiingit ka lang ky melay kc sikat na c melai ngayon... tumahinmik ka nalang... bubu

Oops! Relax mga BRO! We are supposed to be in a FORUM! Please walang namang ganyanan! :ohno:

@Romix: Regarding your comment with MELAI being "OA", I share your view BRO and respect your opinion! Kung ano man sinabi mo regarding MELAI is your opinion and yours alone and that's it! Kahit ako din sa tinging ko sobrang OA talaga si MELAI especially sa atin mga hindi nakakakilala sa kanya pero in fairness to her, hindi ko sya nakitaan ng pagiging plastic, based sa mga testimony ng mga friends at family niya kung ano xa in person yun din ang pinapakita nya during her stint in PBB... What you SEE is what you GET! Kaya nga teleserye ng TOTOONG BUHAY eh....

Pero I will stick with my opinion na "OA" si MELAI pero ganyan na talaga xa in person kaya we have to accept and respect her as what and the way she is...

SORRY ROMIX for one of our forumers violent reaction!

@Nj_Than: Bro! relax lang! Medyo Below the belt na tayo! I understand your defense of MELAI as a neighbor, friend and KABABAYAN! Pero kung ano man sinabi ni ROMIX opinion nya lang yun and we should respect that kasi walang tama o mali sa OPINION! Sa nakikita ko wala naman syang personal attack kay melai it just yun lang nakikita nya kay melai... Kung ano man opinion nya it cannot and will not affect MELAI or anyone of us! WE can voice your opposition or counter - reaction in cavalier, well - mannered way ala GENERAL SANTOS! Char! :bash:

ANYWAY! WELCOME BACK MELAI IN GENSAN!

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 06:47 AM

^^nice talaga cya fahd... name ka malalaman about gensan... good talaga to 4 gensan....

Now, we have a magazine we can call our own! We can market na GENSAN and the whole SocSkSarGen in a MAG!!!!!

Share this with your friends BRO!

nj_than

February 19th, 2010, 06:53 AM

Oops! Relax mga BRO! We are supposed to be in a FORUM! Please walang namang ganyanan! :ohno:

@Romix: Regarding your comment with MELAI being "OA", I share your view BRO and respect your opinion! Kung ano man sinabi mo regarding MELAI is your opinion and yours alone and that's it! Kahit ako din sa tinging ko sobrang OA talaga si MELAI especially sa atin mga hindi nakakakilala sa kanya pero in fairness to her, hindi ko sya nakitaan ng pagiging plastic, based sa mga testimony ng mga friends at family niya kung ano xa in person yun din ang pinapakita nya during her stint in PBB... What you SEE is what you GET! Kaya nga teleserye ng TOTOONG BUHAY eh....

Pero I will stick with my opinion na "OA" si MELAI pero ganyan na talaga xa in person kaya we have to accept and respect her as what and the way she is...

SORRY ROMIX for one of our forumers violent reaction!

@Nj_Than: Bro! relax lang! Medyo Below the belt na tayo! I understand your defense of MELAI as a neighbor, friend and KABABAYAN! Pero kung ano man sinabi ni ROMIX opinion nya lang yun and we should respect that kasi walang tama o mali sa OPINION! Sa nakikita ko wala naman syang personal attack kay melai it just yun lang nakikita nya kay melai... Kung ano man opinion nya cannot affect MELAI or anyone of us! WE can voice your opposition or counter - reaction in cavalier, well - mannered way ala GENERAL SANTOS! Char! :bash:

ANYWAY! WELCOME BACK MELAI IN GENSAN!

ok lang naman brow i know naman na opinion niya un... sorry sa mga message ko na pangit sa pangdinig... pinaglalaban ko lang un pagkatao ni melai... go melai..

nj_than

February 19th, 2010, 06:56 AM

Now, we have a magazine we can call our own! We can market na GENSAN and the whole SocSkSarGen in a MAG!!!!!

Share this with your friends BRO!

ok bro... pinaalam ko na sa antie ko...at sa mga ka trabaho ko...:banana::banana:

Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 07:21 AM

ok lang naman brow i know naman na opinion niya un... sorry sa mga message ko na pangit sa pangdinig... pinaglalaban ko lang un pagkatao ni melai... go melai..

kahit ano man sabihin ng iba bsta PANALO si MELAI at PANALO ang GENSAN!
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Fahdingding

February 19th, 2010, 07:22 AM

ok bro... pinaalam ko na sa antie ko...at sa mga ka trabaho ko...:banana::banana:

ikocollection ko talaga tong MAG na to! :banana:

nj_than

February 19th, 2010, 07:40 AM

kahit ano man sabihin ng iba bsta PANALO si MELAI at PANALO ang GENSAN!
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^^tumpak ka diayn...

WawaY[625]

February 19th, 2010, 06:35 PM

Construction of SM Lanang to start soon (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/construction-sm-lanang-start-soon)

By Carlo P. Mallo

DAVAO City is one of the prized locations of the country's largest mall operator, SM Prime Holdings, as manifested by their aggressive take on the city's strong economic performance by opening another mall in the city.

This year, SM Prime Holdings will embark on its newest venture in the city, the start of the construction of SM Lanang at the former Lanang Golf and Country Club.

The group was able to obtain 10 hectares out of the 40 hectare golf course, which is owned by the Dakudao family.

"It will be opened and operational by 2011. It is included in our list of five malls to be opened each year," Glenn D. Ang, vice president for operations of SM Supermalls, told Sun.Star Davao in an interview Thursday.

Ang was in town for the launch of the Global Pinoy Center at SM City Davao.

For 2011, two of the five malls that the SM Group opens each year will be in Mindanao: SM Lanang in Davao City and SM City General Santos in General Santos City.

"For Lanang, it will be a combination of the department store, a hypermarket, and retail shops," Ang said citing that it will be similar to the structure of SM City Davao.

At present, SM Prime Holding is operating one mall in Southern Mindanao, SM City Davao along Quimpo Boulevard in the southern part of Davao City, which opened in November 2001 and has a gross floor area of 75,440 square meters.

Once completed, SM Lanang will be the fifth shopping center along J.P. Laurel Avenue sharing this dense traffic thoroughfare with Gaisano Mall of Davao, Victoria Plaza, the Ayala-Floirendo owned Abreeza, and Robinsons Cybergate. (CPM)

Fahdingding

February 20th, 2010, 01:23 AM

Kelan kaya ang sa GENSAN? :nuts:

Fahdingding

February 20th, 2010, 01:37 AM

Rotating brownouts in Mindanao to continue (5:06 a.m.)

THE continuing two to three-hour daily rotational brownouts in General Santos City and in other key cities in Mindanao will continue any time soon.

This after the island's power deficit rose to 159 megawatts (MW) on Thursday.

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said Mindanao grid's available capacity had dropped to 1,021 MWs from the 1,094 MWs generated by the existing operational power resources last Monday.

The company said in Visayas and Mindanao, the electricity supply generated from power plants continued to be low and might not be enough to meet the demand of power grid users. (Sunnex

Fahdingding

February 20th, 2010, 01:40 AM

New mansion for Mommy Dionisia, from Manny

Binasbasan na ang "dream house" ni Mommy Dionisia na iniregalo sa kanya ni boxing champ Manny Pacquiao. Mula General Santos City, magba-Bandila si Anne Santos. Bandila, Huwebes, Pebrero 18, 2010

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Fahdingding

February 20th, 2010, 01:53 AM

Melai gets grand welcome in Gensan

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines – Pinoy Big Brother (PBB) Double Up Big Winner Melisa “Melai” Cantiveros got “superstar treatment” during her arrival in her hometown of General Santos City on Friday.

Fans, friends and relatives welcomed Melai with cheers, colorful streamers and a band as she emerged from the General Santos City Airport.

After a gathering with her fans, Melai joined a motorcade to greet those who supported her in the popular reality TV contest, PBB.

Her kababayans, who waited on the streets under the scorching sun just to see her, screamed everywhere she went.

Her former classmates in college also hosted a short program for her.

“Si Jason? Inimbitahan ko na yun sa birthday ko sa April 6,” she said, when fans asked about her PBB boyfriend Jason Francisco.

With the multitude of fans surrounding her, even her parents could not get near their celebrity daughter.

Her mother, Virginia, said she understands that fame comes with some sacrifices.

She said she has always reminded her daughter to remain humble despite all the blessings she has received.

Melai will be in Gensan for just a day since she plans to immediately head back to Manila for several projects.

The 21-year-old PBB housemate garnered the highest text votes of 32.08% and took home P1 million cash prize, a P2.5 million house and lot, a water refilling station franchise, and a 40-inch LCD TV screen, among other prizes. Her chosen charity group also received P1 million. -- With a report from Chat Ansagay, ABS-CBN Soksargen

nj_than

February 20th, 2010, 03:41 AM

nj_than

February 20th, 2010, 03:56 AM

WawaY[625]

February 20th, 2010, 04:35 AM

Kelan kaya ang sa GENSAN? :nuts:

di mo ba binasa ang article? 2011 nga sabi dun diba? 2 of the 5 malls scheduled for 2011 eh lanang and gensan

WawaY[625]

February 20th, 2010, 04:37 AM

romix

February 20th, 2010, 12:03 PM

di ba nagsori na ako sa mga taga gensan before i posted my opinion, tahnk you fahdingding for being a broadminded person , to the other guy , dont take it personal ok

nj_than

February 20th, 2010, 05:46 PM

Kalilangan 2010 FOAM PARTIES!!!

Give it to hotelier Romeo “Rombar” Bartolome for putting GenSan in the map as the country’s “FOAM PARTY CAPITAL”!!!

For the past Tuna and Kalilangan Festivals plus the holidays in between, East Asia Royale Hotel’s top honcho has been giving us spectacular and fun-driven foam parties never ever seen in other cities elsewhere in the region. If the street parties are the gauge to the vibrancy of a city’s night life, then GenSan should be the newest most “happening” city this side of Mindanao!

For Kalilangan Festival 2010, Rombar has prepared two nights of heavy foam-partying, complete with a Manila-based band again. This time, it is the turn of TRUE FAITH Band to turn the heat up and lead the merry-making for the generals on Kalilangan night!

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On Thursday, February 26, 2010, the first night of the Kalilangan 2010 Foam Party at the East Asia Royale Hotel Car Lot, D’ Base Band of Davao City and GenSan’s Toolbox Band will be the entertainers.

On Friday, February 27, 2010, its the turn of TRUE FAITH Band and Birdseye Band to keep people from leaving the dance floor below them.

By the way, tickets to the Kalilangan 2010 Foam Parties are available at the East Asia Royale Hotel and the Giacomino’s Pizza oulets. They cost only P100.
Happy Kalilangan Foam-Partying guys!! Get soaked and have fun!!!

nj_than

February 20th, 2010, 05:57 PM

The State of the City Address (SOCA) 2010, General Santos City

Last week’s State of the City Address (SOCA) is the 9th and the last delivery of the Honorable PEDRO B. ACHARON, JR. as City Mayor of General Santos City.

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The SOCA was delivered at the SP Session Hall of the New Legislative Building. Two days prior to that, at the inauguration of the new building, he remarked that the state of the city for the Year of Legacy will occur at the building which is testament to the stability of the local government of General Santos City.

Here is a short synopsis of the State of the City Address (SOCA) of the Mayor for GenSan. Thanks to Millette Kaindoy, Goddess of Milk Maidens.

RE-ENGINEERING THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNIT

The SOCA first reported on the efforts of re-engineering the local government organization that made its personnel customer focused through the Total Quality Service of the Organizational Development Program.

The result of the redesigning has reaped tremendous positive gains for the city quantified according to the City Development Strategies of Good Governance, Competitiveness, Bankability and Livability.

INVESTMENTS SOARED

The city has become more competitive as manifested in the number of new investments registered, tourist arrivals, employment generated, money in circulation, infrastructure development, agricultural sustainability and food security.

Total amount of investments for 2009 soared high with new businesses registering 1.397 Billion pesos capitalization. Weighing high on the investment scale is the wholesale and retail trade, which registered 577 new firms.

Hotel and restaurant industry came by leaps and bounds with 83% growth from last year’s 73 to 143 new firms this year. Community, social and personal services listed 261 new businesses. Total number of new businesses for 2009 is 1,259 indicating a 126% accomplishment vis-à-vis the 1,000 yearly target.

These new business registrants paid a total amount of 3.121 Million for taxes and fees and generated employment of about 3, 765 jobs.

Tourism investments posted more than 100% increase compared to 2008. Based on approved capitalization, new investments of 615 tourism-related establishments registered 274 Million pesos as compared to 137 Million pesos of 2008. These investments generated 1,084 jobs for the generals.

MORE INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED

Most noted among its various achievements for 2009 are infrastructure project implementation by the government and the private sectors.

68 projects were implemented with a total contract cost of 240 million pesos of which 56 projects were completed. Most of the projects fall under Buildings and Other Structures, which account for about 52% of the total number of projects and 46% of the total contract costs.

Roads and Bridges represent about 35% of the total number of projects but 41% of the total project costs. By the year-end, an aggregate of 3.1 kilometers of roads were concrete-paved, 1 bridge was completed, 6.6 kilometers of farm-to-market road were improved and opened, a total of 1.4 lineal meters of sidewalk were constructed, 2 intersections were improved and traffic signal systems were installed.

Lastly, comprising the remaining 13% in the number of projects and in project costs are the construction of gabion dikes at Barangays Fatima, Mabuhay and San Jose amounting to 24.56 million pesos under our disaster preparedness and prevention projects charged to calamity fund.

BOOST IN AGRICULTURE SECTOR

Increased certified palay seed producers from 8 in 2008 to 17 in 2009 or an increase of 210%, thus ensuring continuous supply of certified seeds for our local rice producers. Area of seed production likewise increased 137% from 16 hectares in 2008 to 22.00 hectares in 2009. Average yield per hectare increased by 124% from 6.30 metric tons per hectare in 2008 to 7.82 metric tons per hectare in 2009.

Under the animal health and disease control program, there were 32,395 vaccinations undertaken, 15,401 animals treated against different animal diseases, 33,051 given Vitamin Supplementation, 16,026 animals dewormed.

STATE OF EDUCATION STRENTHTENED

The city becomes increasingly livable as more Generals and their families enjoy a healthier and safer environment. More Generals have access to health and medical services, more are able to send their children to school, more are able to live decently in homes within a secure community.

There was a 100% participation rate in our public early childhood education program. Participation rates for public elementary and secondary levels are at 93% and 80% respectively.

Two new schools were opened, Dadiangas North High School that decongested Ireneo National High School, and Samboang-Ngilay High School at Barangay Batomelong. These were made possible through our local Special Education Fund and through the generosity of the Honorable Congresswoman Darlene Antonino-Custodio.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE FOR PREGNANT WOMEN AND KIDS

6,749 pregnant women have been provided with pre-natal care at our public health facilities. According to the 2007 NSO census, there are 65,506 children who are five years old and below; among these 58,774 or 90% of this age group are well nourished. Of the 507 TB smear positive detected among the Generals, 411 have already been cured; thus reducing tuberculosis mortality rate in the city.

DISASTER PREVENTION AND PREPAREDNESS AND CRIME PREVENTION

All of our 26 barangays have disaster prevention and disaster preparedness plans. THE PNP reported that of the 126 Index crimes committed, 117 have been solved, and of the 124 non-index crimes that occurred, 121 have been solved, giving a 93% and 98% crime solution efficiency, respectively. This makes General Santos City a very livable city.

BILLIONAIRES CLUB

The city is in a healthy financial condition. It is bankable. Local revenue collection is at its highest which says much about the trustworthiness of the local government. Thus, people are more willing to pay taxes and fees.

Year 2009 was when General Santos City hit the billion level in its revenue collection, a total of 1.238 billion pesos. The first time in the history of the Local government unit, which include the share for the special education fund of 69.1 million pesos and 30.6 million pesos for the baragnay.

The net revenue of 1.138 billion pesos is 24.93% over our estimate, the highest ever.

The aggregate expenditure (2001-2009) was 6.259 billion pesos, of which:

* 36.89% or 2.309 billion pesos was used for general public services,
* 32% or 2.003 billion pesos for economic services, particularly on infrastructures;
* 23.52% or 1.472 for social services that include health and education programs;
* Finally 7.58% or half a billion pesos were used as statutory accounts such as calamity fund and interest payments.

According to the latest report from the City Bankers Association of General Santos (cbags), total money in circulation in 2007 reached 14.1 billion pesos and it increased to 16.9 billion pesos in 2008. This is the combined total of peso and dollar deposits in the 45 banks operating in General Santos City.

In 2002, volume of deposit was only around 7 billion pesos. we have doubled the volume of money in circulation in the city within 6-year’s time.

CLEARER PERSPECTIVE

In conclusion, there was also a short reiteration of the accomplishment highlights of the entire nine-year term GenSan Mayor Acharon. This hindsight provides a clearer perspective in the continuity of programs and projects and its significance in the future development of General Santos City.

For the whole copy of the Mayor’s State of the City Address (SOCA) for 2010, scroll down…

SOCA 2010