General Santos City and South Cotabato Province [Archive] - Page 27

rodincouch

January 27th, 2011, 02:22 PM

Jose: Culinary delight at Red Trellis (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/feature/jose-culinary-delight-red-trellis)

EACH time I visit General Santos City, there's a new culinary delight to be found. The city is known for its world class tuna and fresh seafood. During my trip there last December, I got to enjoy seafood delights from one of General Santos City's most popular seafood restaurants, the Red Trellis Seafood Garden.

Red Trellis Seafood Garden (http://www.redtrellis.com) serves up some of the most delectable seafood dishes that any seafood lover or just about any foodie would enjoy eating. During my visit of the quaint al fresco restaurant, I was served the Seafood Paella, Crabs in Coconut Milk, and Black Rice. And I thoroughly enjoyed all of it.

Red Trellis' Seafood Paella is served in a humungous and deep paellera brimming to the top with delicately cooked rice and seafood, each bite bursting with flavor. The rice was cooked well and it wasn't soggy.

It was evident that extra care and patience was lovingly poured into making the dish. And there were generous amounts of shrimps, mussels, and squid. All the seafood components were cooked just right, not overcooked or dry. We scraped the paellera to its bottom where there was a layer of very flavorful burnt rice.

The delicately cooked rice flavored with saffron and the seafood was definitely a heavenly combination for any seafood lover.

The paella was complemented well by the Crabs in Coconut Milk. The first thing that caught my attention about this crab dish was how big the crabs were. Each piece of crab was dripping with rich coconut milk sauce which had a hint of spiciness. The richness and spiciness of the coconut milk sauce complemented the fresh sweet taste of the crab meat. And the coconut sauce was so delightful that it was good enough to be served alone with rice. Even without the succulent crabs.

Red Trellis also served us some of their Black Rice which are individual servings of rice cooked with squid ink. Though I am not a fan of squid ink, I had to try it. And I was pleasantly surprised. The Black Rice didn't have any fishy smell or taste. Rather, it had a pleasant nutty like flavor which made me rethink my opinion of squid ink. The Black Rice went well with the coconut milk sauce of the crabs.

I definitely look forward to trying out more of Red Trellis' seafood dishes such as scallops, squid, and prawns. And of course more paella, crabs, and Black Rice.

I'm sure any foodie, especially seafood lovers, would enjoy every bite at Red Trellis Seafood Garden.

The Red Trellis Seafood Garden is located at the Tiongson Extension corner Calina Street, Lagao, General Santos City (in front of the NDDU-IBED). You may reach them at +6383-302-CRAB (2722), +6383-5520256 or through redtrellis@yahoo.com. You may visit their site at http://www.redtrellis.com.

Many thanks to Red Trellis owner, Mr. George Sandoval, and to my friends in Gen Santos for the accommodations and kindness, Orman Manansala (http://www.gandeversomuch.com), Avel Manansala (http://www.gensantos.com), and Donna Mae Congson (http://www.kikaymuch.me)!

For more foodie adventures, visit Kusina Maria at http://www.kusinamaria.com.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on January 26, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/feature/jose-culinary-delight-red-trellis

jundem_dq63

January 27th, 2011, 03:27 PM

^^wow adventure talaga hanap mo tol sa tour mo sa mindanao... uban ko be... hehehe

Sure....sure sure....ako man ang mag cut sa ribbon sa opening sa SM diha...dayon sa AYALA sa Davao ug CDO ako pud ang mag cut sa ribbon.... :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:.... Si earlat ang tig labay sa coins..ehehhe....ikaw ang akong camera man...ok ra ka?...eeehhehe..

earlat

January 27th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Fahdingding or Erlat.. :D e=welcome nato si Tambutsoo :D

WELCOME to SSC - GENSAN Forum Tambutsoo... :cheers::cheers::cheers:
Hope you have a great time here in SSC.
Happy Posting! :)

earlat

January 27th, 2011, 09:16 PM

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4607/img0528me.jpg

Murag sa National Highway ni nga Mcdo.. hehehehe.. Kay almost nag-atbang bya ang Jollibee ug MCDo didto nga area.. hehehehe..

By the way pila na kabuok ang Jollibee sa Gensan? (classic question) Naa koy nadunggan man gud nga naay ipatukod nga Jollibee sa Calumpang area??

Fahdingding

January 28th, 2011, 12:30 AM

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4607/img0528me.jpg

:banana:
Welcome TAMBUTSOO!

Fahdingding

January 28th, 2011, 12:32 AM

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4126/camella.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/camella.jpg/)

Camella Homes GENSAN Gate Entrance

Fahdingding

January 28th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Murag sa National Highway ni nga Mcdo.. hehehehe.. Kay almost nag-atbang bya ang Jollibee ug MCDo didto nga area.. hehehehe..

By the way pila na kabuok ang Jollibee sa Gensan? (classic question) Naa koy nadunggan man gud nga naay ipatukod nga Jollibee sa Calumpang area??

McDo National Highway jud ni lat...
As of now, Gensan has 6 Jollibee branches... and we are expecting the 7th branch to be located @ SM City while the 8th branch is possibly in Calumpang...

nj_than

January 28th, 2011, 03:32 AM

http://img843.imageshack.us/img843/4126/camella.jpg (http://img843.imageshack.us/i/camella.jpg/)

Camella Homes GENSAN Gate Entrance

dahan na ba mga balay sa camella...? naa mo pic...?

nj_than

January 28th, 2011, 03:35 AM

McDo National Highway jud ni lat...
As of now, Gensan has 6 Jollibee branches... and we are expecting the 7th branch to be located @ SM City while the 8th branch is possibly in Calumpang...

^^sana may jollibee na din sa area ng apopong..

nj_than

January 28th, 2011, 03:49 AM

SOCOTECO II Power Interruption Advisory for 29-30 Jan

See official SOCOTECO II announcement here: http://www.scribd.com/doc/47646116/Notice-of-Power-Interruption-29-30-January/

29 JANUARY

7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

FEEDER 4-4

PRK. VETERANS, PRK. STO. NIÑO, PUTING BATO, 1ST TO 5TH ROAD CALUMPANG, NEW BOHOL, CATAPANG HEIGHTS, NPC COMPOUND, SAEG, PRK. ESTRELLA, PRK. FELOMINA, BAYANIHAN

8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

FEEDER 12-5

SANTIAGO BLVD(EAST SIDE)., CATOLICO AVE., LLIDO SUBD., ALUNAN, PEARLY SHELL, RAJAH MUDA, BULA, GENSANVILLE, RADYO BOMBO,AMAO ROAD, SARIFF MUCSIN

12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.

FEEDER 9-2

ASTRAL ICE PLANT, CITRA MINA, BANUALAN,,STA. CRUZ,SEATRADE, VICENTE LAO,ALLIANCE CANNING, SALAZAR ICE PLANT, GENPACK ,DIAMOND VALLEY,SARANGANI COUNTRY HOMES, BANISIL VILLAGE, HORIZON CAN CORPORATION,NAUTICA CANNING CORPORATION, PHILBEST CANNING CORPORATION, MUNICIPALITIES OF MAASIM, KIAMBA AND MAITUM

30 JANUARY

2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.

MUNICIPALITY OF TUPI

Fahdingding

January 28th, 2011, 05:23 AM

dahan na ba mga balay sa camella...? naa mo pic...?

Yes..meron na! including yung house ko!

Fahdingding

January 28th, 2011, 05:24 AM

^^sana may jollibee na din sa area ng apopong..

Dha jud na padulong bro!

nj_than

January 28th, 2011, 05:29 AM

Dha jud na padulong bro!

^^marami pa na area dito sa gensan na pwde pag tayoan ng jollibee, mcdonald ang chowking...at iba pang restuarant... or commercial building.. next brgy. bula...

nj_than

January 28th, 2011, 08:39 AM

City Hall Employees issued new uniforms

http://www.gensantos.com/2011/01/28/city-hall-employees-issued-new-uniforms/

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/5394602313_877a02c65d_z-1.jpg

12jairien14

January 28th, 2011, 12:10 PM

^^
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/411/8671746qt8.jpg
^^
beautiful GenSan!!!
^^

Dakpa ang akong tiil

January 28th, 2011, 05:20 PM

Taxable Real Properties ng South Cotabato umabot sa P10.4B

PIA -Koronadal

Sa taon 2010, umabot sa mahigit =P10.42 bilyon ang mga taxable Real Property ng Lalawigan ng South Cotabato, dahil sa paglakas ng sektor ng Property and Construction.
Ayon kay South Cotabato provincial assessor Eduardo Siason, ang halagang nabanggit ay kinuha sa consolidated value ng mga real properties na kanilang na-assess mula sa sampung (10) mga bayan at nag-iisang lungsod ng lalawigan para sa buong taong 2010.
Ang pagtaas umano sa real property assessment figures, ayon kay Siason ay inaasahan ding tataas ngayong taong 2011 dahil sa patuloy na paglakas ng property at construction sectors.
Mahalaga din umano ang naging kontribusyon ng pinaigting at pinalawak na information and education campaign na pinangunahan ng Provincial Assessor’s Office. Ang kampanya, sa pamamagitan ng serye ng mga pagpupulong sa mga barangay ay nakatuon sa tama at angkop na rehistrasyon at assessment ng lahat ng mga real properties sa buong lalawigan.
Ayon kay Siason, sa taong 2009 ang real property assessment ng lalawigan ay umabot lamang sa =P=9.6 bilyon.

boy muscovado

January 28th, 2011, 05:40 PM

jundem_dq63

January 28th, 2011, 07:56 PM

^^
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/411/8671746qt8.jpg
^^
beautiful GenSan!!!
^^

Nice jud ang zoning sa GENSAN da..... Urban planning.... the best.... Good Job....:banana::banana::banana:

earlat

January 28th, 2011, 08:36 PM

^^sana may jollibee na din sa area ng apopong..

Wala pa gani Jollibee sa may City Heights unta naa na.. Bisan ibutang ra gud nila duol sa amoa.. sa may Toledo.. hehehehe

earlat

January 28th, 2011, 08:38 PM

Expect more rains...forecasts show a weak tropical disturbance forming just off Davao this week...fingers crossed it wont develop

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj75/abudominic/LaninaJan2011lastwk.png

TYPHOON2000 (http://www.typhoon2000.ph/t2kgraphsat.gif)

:ohno::ohno::ohno:
Let's pray nga di ni madayon oi.. kahadlok gud ani.. Haay, please spare Mindanao sa mga typhoon... Unsaon na lang.. We can't stop climate change na gyud.. hahay. :ohno::ohno:

earlat

January 28th, 2011, 08:40 PM

Sure....sure sure....ako man ang mag cut sa ribbon sa opening sa SM diha...dayon sa AYALA sa Davao ug CDO ako pud ang mag cut sa ribbon.... :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:.... Si earlat ang tig labay sa coins..ehehhe....ikaw ang akong camera man...ok ra ka?...eeehhehe..

:banana::banana: Nindot unta no, kanang mga tga-SSC ba kay maglaag together.. Kanang Biyaheng Mindanao, tapos Biyaheng Visayas, tapos Biyaheng Luzon.. hehehe.. Murag gasto pero it's worth it man sad. Ang experience and we get to see the beauty of the Philippines.. And meet other SSC Members.. :):)

jundem_dq63

January 28th, 2011, 08:49 PM

:banana::banana: Nindot unta no, kanang mga tga-SSC ba kay maglaag together.. Kanang Biyaheng Mindanao, tapos Biyaheng Visayas, tapos Biyaheng Luzon.. hehehe.. Murag gasto pero it's worth it man sad. Ang experience and we get to see the beauty of the Philippines.. And meet other SSC Members.. :):)

Nag Organize man to silang Sugarfairy......Visayas SSC goes to Mindanao...but I guess that should be in CDO........This coming April if my memory serves me right....:lol::lol::lol:

earlat

January 28th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Nag Organize man to silang Sugarfairy......Visayas SSC goes to Mindanao...but I guess that should be in CDO........This coming April if my memory serves me right....:lol::lol::lol:

Mao ba? Lingawa gud.. So I guess mag sugod sila diri sa Cebu then sa Dumaguete dayon sa CDO.. :)
OT, lava lamp na imong avatar hehehe.. nindot kaayo na cya pag gabii... :)

jundem_dq63

January 28th, 2011, 09:13 PM

Mao ba? Lingawa gud.. So I guess mag sugod sila diri sa Cebu then sa Dumaguete dayon sa CDO.. :)
OT, lava lamp na imong avatar hehehe.. nindot kaayo na cya pag gabii... :)

Heheheh.... oo para naay kahayag kay ma rape nya ko...ehehehe...

earlat

January 28th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Heheheh.... oo para naay kahayag kay ma rape nya ko...ehehehe...

hala, samot gyud ka ma-rape kung pasigaon nimo siya kay mahimong conducive ang ka-ngitngit.. hahahah :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

saintm

January 28th, 2011, 10:16 PM

^^
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/411/8671746qt8.jpg
^^
beautiful GenSan!!!
^^

wow ang ganda naman! :banana:

earlat

January 28th, 2011, 10:49 PM

wow ang ganda naman! :banana:

thanks for appreciating the pic as well as the city.. Hope you can visit Gensan soon.. :)

12jairien14

January 28th, 2011, 11:07 PM

Nice jud ang zoning sa GENSAN da..... Urban planning.... the best.... Good Job....:banana::banana::banana:

^^
maganda talaga pagka plan sa GenSan
^^
wow ang ganda naman! :banana:

^^
sooper
^^

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 12:33 AM

Yes..meron na! including yung house ko!

^^:cheers: Wow, congratulations Fahdz.. Sa imong soon to be realized nga house... Maayo pa ka. :)

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 12:35 AM

http://img155.imageshack.us/img155/4607/img0528me.jpg

:lol::lol::lol:
makatawa man gyud ko ani nga picture oi..

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 01:34 AM

alam mo ba kung anong gusali ito

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/40796228.jpg

Mao man ni tong building sa may National Highway sa??
Katong duol sa Citra Mina or atubangan ba to...

nj_than

January 29th, 2011, 06:47 AM

Wala pa gani Jollibee sa may City Heights unta naa na.. Bisan ibutang ra gud nila duol sa amoa.. sa may Toledo.. hehehehe

^^unta no.. para dali lang ka pangitaon lat pagmag pa libre me sa jollibee...

nj_than

January 29th, 2011, 06:48 AM

Mao man ni tong building sa may National Highway sa??
Katong duol sa Citra Mina or atubangan ba to...

ang owner ba ani kay ang ACA?

Obamar94

January 29th, 2011, 08:47 AM

Obamar94

January 29th, 2011, 08:48 AM

:lol::lol::lol:
makatawa man gyud ko ani nga picture oi..
Agree!!!:lol::lol:

Obamar94

January 29th, 2011, 08:51 AM

Whatta!
In fairness, in some respect pildi jud sa Koronadal ang GENSAN...
Bilib jud ko sa mga businessmen sa KORONDAL ba...
Way to go KORONADAL!

Here's to add for the excitement of SUMMER 2011.

Currently under construction in Brgy. Zone 1, City of Koronadal is
PARAISO VERDE RESORT and WATER PARK.

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/hs009.ash2/33796_142418185816893_100001461380593_256057_2914723_n.jpg

When completed it is said to be
the first wave pool in SOCCSKSARGEN REGION and
the biggest WATERPARK in Mindanao!

Four (4) types of pool are being constructed these includes
a kiddie and toddlers pool, a lap pool, the raging river
and the wave pool.

And how about the gigantic slides?

Read more: The Great Wave is Coming! PARAISO VERDE RESORT & WATER PARK ~ South Cotabato Tambayan Online Mag

Good news!!! :applause::applause::applause::applause:

Wageningen

January 29th, 2011, 11:03 AM

Good news!!! :applause::applause::applause::applause:

Is this true? Wow another place to visit when completed!:banana:

m1k3

January 29th, 2011, 11:12 AM

Mao man ni tong building sa may National Highway sa??
Katong duol sa Citra Mina or atubangan ba to...

ECA Building.. tag iya pod sa ECCO Hardware.

12jairien14

January 29th, 2011, 11:24 AM

Good news!!! :applause::applause::applause::applause:
^^
good news indeed!!!
congrats GenSan
:cheers:
^^

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 12:54 PM

blita ko mgiging city ndaw ang Polomolok???? i hope this is true!!!

1st District
Polomolok City (or atleast they are going to change the name)
Tupi
Tampakan

2nd District
Koronadal City
Norala
Lake Sebu
T'boli
Surallah
Banga

Lone District of General Santos City

^^ Really, this is good news for Polomolok...
Naa kay source? :)

nj_than

January 29th, 2011, 01:04 PM

^^ Really, this is good news for Polomolok...
Naa kay source? :)

^^good new nga yan lat.. baka maunahan pa ang alabel nyan sa pagiging city

Dakpa ang akong tiil

January 29th, 2011, 01:05 PM

^^
good news indeed!!!
congrats GenSan
:cheers:
^^

Gensan?
sabagay, duol ra mn ang Gensan sa Marbel.
another reason why i must visit Koro!
Great news :banana:

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 01:34 PM

Gensan?
sabagay, duol ra mn ang Gensan sa Marbel.
another reason why i must visit Koro!
Great news :banana:
You're right.. One-hour away ra bya ang Marbel.. :)

regjeex

January 29th, 2011, 02:39 PM

Region 12 is more than 100% rice sufficient – DA
KORONADAL CITY, Jan. 29 (PIA) – Region 12 has more than 100 percent rice sufficiency level, an official of the Department of Agriculture here said.

DA-12 OIC Regional Technical Director for Operations Bai Dido T. Samama said in a recent press conference that based on the data from the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) the entire SOCCSKSARGEN Region has surplus supply of rice this year.

“As of December 2010, we have a total surplus of 47,543 metric tons of rice from local harvest, which could last for 34 days,” Samama said.

According to data from BAS, the net production of rice was at 553,813 MT from a total of 330,480 hectares planted last year.

The forecast was derived from the following considerations: total population in the region accounted to 4,754,416 and daily regional consumption in 1,387 with a per capita consumption of 104 kilogram per annum.

Samama, however, noted that sufficiency level of the provinces vary.

South Cotabato and Sarangani have negative surplus but North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat Provinces produced more than required by their respective population.

Based on the record, South Cotabato including General Santos City had a net production of 132,213 MT but the total demand for rice could reach 238,174 MT, causing a negative surplus of 105,961 MT.

Similarly, according to the same report, Sarangani had a net production of only 20,068 MT versus its total demand for rice at 47,728 MT or a shortage of 27,660 MT.

“These should not cause alarm in South Cotabato and Sarangani because production in North Cotabato and Sultan Kudarat provinces, could beef-up stock for the region,” Samama said.

Sultan Kudarat contributed 103,316 MT of surplus rice production while North Cotabato including Cotabato City accumulated 77,848 MT of rice.

“As long as there is no movement of rice production outside of Mindanao, rice supply sufficiency level forecast in the region is assured,” she said. (AALaurilla/DA-12/DEDoguiles/PIA12)

regjeex

January 29th, 2011, 02:40 PM

Tarsier sa Mt. Matutum pag-aaralan ng international group

KORONADAL CITY, January 28 (PIA) – Nakatakdang isailalim sa isang masusing pag-aaral ang mga tarsier at kanilang tirahan sa Mt. Matutum, South Cotabato.

Ito ay matapos inaprubahan Department of Environment and Natural Resources 12 (DENR-12 Regional Executive Director Alfredo Pascual ang wildlife gratuitous permit na nagbibigay pahintulot sa Endangered Species International (ESI) na magsagawa ng research sa area ng Mt. Matutum na kailan lang ay nadiskubreng tirahan din ng mga tarsier.

Ang ESI ay isang nonprofit organization na nakabase sa San Francisco, California na nakatuon sa pagsasagawa ng mga adbokasiya upang salungatin ang extinction ng wildlife dahil sa presensiya ng mga tao.

Ayon kay Dr. Pierre Fidenci, biologist at presidente ng ESI, pag-aaralan nila ang distribution, dami, at density ng mga tarsier. Titingnan din ng kanilang grupo ang habitat association at status nito sa Mt. Matutum.

Magpapatayo din sila ng core conservation center sa Sitio Bagong Silang, Linan, Tupi upang mas maprotektahan ang tirahan ng mga tarsier sa lugar at mapigilan ang tuluyang pagkawala ng tinaguriang pinakamaliit na primate sa Mt. Matutum.

Sa isasagawang survey, gagawa ng mga walking transects o tuwid at makitid na daan sa gubat ang mga researcher. Sa mga transects nila huhulihin ang mga tarsier gamit ang mist nests. Ang mga mahuhuling tarsier ay kakabitan ng radio transmitters, pakakawalan at oobserbahan sa loob ng dalawang buwan.

Ang ibang mahuhuling tarsier na hindi kakabitan ng transmitter ay lalagyan ng colored plastic ring sa kanilang paa.

Epektibo ang permit ng ESI sa loob ng isang taon.

Matatandaang unang nadiskobre ng mga katutubo sa Sitio Bagong Silang, Linan, Tupi na may tarsier sa Mt. Matutum noong 2009 nang aksidenteng makita nila ang naturang hayop kasama ang ilang grass owls. (DE Doguiles/PIA 12)

regjeex

January 29th, 2011, 02:41 PM

Taxable Real Properties ng South Cotabato umabot sa P10.4B

Koronadal City, Jan 28 (PIA) – Sa taon 2010, umabot sa mahigit =P10.42 bilyon ang mga taxable Real Property ng Lalawigan ng South Cotabato, dahil sa paglakas ng sektor ng Property and Construction.

Ayon kay South Cotabato provincial assessor Eduardo Siason, ang halagang nabanggit ay kinuha sa consolidated value ng mga real properties na kanilang na-assess mula sa sampung (10) mga bayan at nag-iisang lungsod ng lalawigan para sa buong taong 2010.

Ang pagtaas umano sa real property assessment figures, ayon kay Siason ay inaasahan ding tataas ngayong taong 2011 dahil sa patuloy na paglakas ng property at construction sectors.

Mahalaga din umano ang naging kontribusyon ng pinaigting at pinalawak na information and education campaign na pinangunahan ng Provincial Assessor’s Office. Ang kampanya, sa pamamagitan ng serye ng mga pagpupulong sa mga barangay ay nakatuon sa tama at angkop na rehistrasyon at assessment ng lahat ng mga real properties sa buong lalawigan.

Ayon kay Siason, sa taong 2009 ang real property assessment ng lalawigan ay umabot lamang sa =P=9.6 bilyon. (ac agad PIA 12)

regjeex

January 29th, 2011, 02:42 PM

Micro-Credit Facility bubuksan ng bansang Japan sa South Cotabato

Koronadal City, Jan 28 (PIA) – Mahigit P8.5 milyon Micro-credit program para sa mga mahihirap na sektor sa Lalawigan ng South Cotabato ang ibibigay ng Pamahalaan ng bansang Japan sa pamamagitan ng pakikipagtulungan ng grupong South Cotabato Foundation, Inc. (SCFI).

Ang proyekto, ayon kay SCFI executive director Belen Fecundo ay isa umanong augmentation para sa pagkakakitaan ng mga mahihihirap na komunidad sa lalawigan sa pamamagitan ng pagpapalawak ng capital base ng organisasyon, upang mas maraming mahihirap pa ang kanilang maabot at matutulungan.

Kasalukuyan ng nagpapahiram ng pondo para sa micro at small business venture ang SCFI sa daan-daang mga beneficiaries nito mula sa Lungsod ng Koronadal at mga bayan ng Polomolok, Banga at Tantangan.

Ang proyekto ayon pa kay Fecundo ay kaagad simulan pagkatapos itong mailunsad sa darating na Pebrero a-1, 2011, dito sa Koronadal City.

Sa ilalim ng Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) ng Pamahalaan ng Japan, ang micro-credit project ay magbubukas din ng mas pinalawak at madaling access sa capital para sa mga kasalukuyan at mga prospective entrepreneurs na resident eng lalawigan. (ac agad PIA 12)

regjeex

January 29th, 2011, 02:43 PM

Industriya sa kawayan sa SoCot gituohang molambo

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Jan. (PIA)— Tungod sa nagakataas nga demand sa produktong kawayan sa probinsya sa South Cotabato mituo and Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) diri sa rehiyon dose nga sa sulod sa tulo ka tuig molambo gayod ang industriya sa kawayan dinhi ilabi na daghan matud pa ang kompanyang intresado mo gahin ug kapital alang sa maong negosyo.
Matud ni Richard Arsenio sa DTI 12 ang NAKAYAMA group of companies nga naka base sa Digos, Davao Del Sur intresado sa pagbubo ug 30 milyones pesos aron sa pagpatukod sa usa ka bamboo processing plant.

Giawhag ni Arsenio ang mga mag-uuma nga mag sugod na ug pagpananom kay sa pagka karon kulang gayod ang suplay sa kawayan sa tibook probinsya aron matubag ang demand sa maong higanteng hilamon nga pwede matud pang buhaton ug wood tiles.

Sumala pa ni Arsenio naay panginahanglanon sa pagpalampo sa bamboo industry sa probinsya kay kini matud pa usa ka dakong alternatibong panginabuhian para sa mga lumulupyo ug nasayran nga dakung tabang pa ang mahatag niini sa kinaiyahan.

Sa usa ka gipahigayong pagtuon ang kawayan usa ka higanteng hilamon nga paspas motubo bisag walay fertilizer kon pesticides ug nasayran nga gapagawas kini ug 35% nga mas daghang hangin kaysa sa ordinaryong puno nga maoy gapalab-as sa oxygen nga atong gina ginhawa.

Dugang ni Arsenio aron masiguro ang pagdaku sa kawayan magmugna ang DTI ug Bamboo Council aron magbantay sa kalamboan sa naasoyng industriya. (pgfruylan/PIA-SarGen)

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 02:44 PM

earlat

January 29th, 2011, 02:46 PM

Fahdingding

January 30th, 2011, 03:49 AM

Fahdingding

January 30th, 2011, 03:52 AM

blita ko mgiging city ndaw ang Polomolok???? i hope this is true!!!

1st District
Polomolok City (or atleast they are going to change the name)
Tupi
Tampakan

2nd District
Koronadal City
Norala
Lake Sebu
T'boli
Surallah
Banga

Lone District of General Santos City

Parang this year ata ilalakad 'to sa KONGRESO...
According to my classmate in MPAl in MSU - Polomolok, Poblacion Chairman YUNGCO!

Fahdingding

January 30th, 2011, 03:54 AM

ECA Building.. tag iya pod sa ECCO Hardware.

Owned by Gensan City Chamber of Commerce and Industry President JOHN CED!
also the owner of MABUHAY IT PARK!

earlat

January 30th, 2011, 06:04 AM

^^good new nga yan lat.. baka maunahan pa ang alabel nyan sa pagiging city

Well, Polomolok is quite more developed and progressive compared to Alabel.. But Alabel has it's own attributes that will hopefully help in it's pursuit of becoming a city soon. :)

chevy_boy

January 30th, 2011, 08:12 AM

Parang this year ata ilalakad 'to sa KONGRESO...
According to my classmate in MPAl in MSU - Polomolok, Poblacion Chairman YUNGCO!

Sana more development sa Polomolok at Alabel para sa Metro GenSan... Hehe

Sa pag boom ng area, ready na ang infrastructures natin - wide roads, wharf, 2 airports.... Kung maging saturated na ang Tambler Airport, pwede maki share ng commercial operations sa Air Force sa Buayan for smaller planes...hehe

busyjay

January 30th, 2011, 08:30 AM

^^ tomoh! parang NAIA TERMINAL 1-3 lang.. haha galeng! :D

chevy_boy

January 30th, 2011, 08:33 AM

^^nakita ko na din gym ni cong. manny pacquiao sa may tambler 90% tapos na talaga cya... ano kaya balak ni pacquiao sa gym nya...

un lang man narinig ko sa mga resident ng san miguel calumpang na may papatayo daw na jollibee sa lugar nila...

sana talaga malagyan na ng traffic light sa makar kc nakakatakot dumaan doon kc malalaki ang mag sasakyan at isa sa pinaka dilikado na road sa gensan

san banda yung san miguel, calumpang? malapit ba to hiway? airport?

nj_than

January 30th, 2011, 10:38 AM

san banda yung san miguel, calumpang? malapit ba to hiway? airport?

^^malayo kunti... makita mo ung papunta ng sport complex dun banda

nj_than

January 30th, 2011, 10:42 AM

^^guys sa pag lilibut ko sa downtown marami mga vacant lot ang nililinisan.. at may mga bagod na...

dumaan ako sa SM sa marami na din mga vacant at ang clean na... sign na ata to...?

chevy_boy

January 30th, 2011, 11:30 AM

^^guys sa pag lilibut ko sa downtown marami mga vacant lot ang nililinisan.. at may mga bagod na...

dumaan ako sa SM sa marami na din mga vacant at ang clean na... sign na ata to...?

Sign ng alin? hehe

Yung proposed Jollibee ba dun eh along the highway lang?

nj_than

January 30th, 2011, 12:41 PM

Sign ng alin? hehe

Yung proposed Jollibee ba dun eh along the highway lang?

^^sign pa marami na paparating na big investment dahil sa sm...

parang sa h-way man ata ang proposed na jollibee...kc may UC man sa san miguel calumpang

chevy_boy

January 30th, 2011, 03:44 PM

^^sign pa marami na paparating na big investment dahil sa sm...

parang sa h-way man ata ang proposed na jollibee...kc may UC man sa san miguel calumpang

sana un na ung jollibee....

earlat

January 30th, 2011, 11:21 PM

^^guys sa pag lilibut ko sa downtown marami mga vacant lot ang nililinisan.. at may mga bagod na...

dumaan ako sa SM sa marami na din mga vacant at ang clean na... sign na ata to...?

^^ Wow, unta naa na sad ta atoang own high-rise building.. :)

Fahdingding

January 31st, 2011, 02:06 AM

Well, Polomolok is quite more developed and progressive compared to Alabel.. But Alabel has it's own attributes that will hopefully help in it's pursuit of becoming a city soon. :)

And METRO DADIANGAS will become a REALITY...

Fahdingding

January 31st, 2011, 02:09 AM

^^sign pa marami na paparating na big investment dahil sa sm...

parang sa h-way man ata ang proposed na jollibee...kc may UC man sa san miguel calumpang

Yes... You've got it right at the mark NJ...
and Gensan is just getting started....

Fahdingding

January 31st, 2011, 02:55 AM

Plurk: "Long day today... meeting with Lot Owner for possible Branch site in Gensan..."

Wow.. Eto na, another branch of Asia United Bank

nj_than

January 31st, 2011, 12:18 PM

guys ask ko lang... may balita na kayo sa expansion ng emergency hospital..? tapos na ba ang new building?

regjeex

January 31st, 2011, 12:21 PM

mangutana diay tuod ko...:D nganong dadiangas man ang tawag sa gensan...

And METRO DADIANGAS will become a REALITY...

busyjay

January 31st, 2011, 01:41 PM

^^ if di ako nagkakamali, Dadiangas is a kind of bush or grass.. when the 1st settlers came in Gensan, madami raw Dadiangas tree, kaya tinawag na Dadiangas ang GenSan nood... tama ba? hehe

regjeex

January 31st, 2011, 01:43 PM

Notre dame dadiangas University... hehhe unique.... :cheer: pero dapat Metro Gensan nalang... wag na ung Metro Dadiangas...:cheers:

earlat

January 31st, 2011, 11:19 PM

^^ if di ako nagkakamali, Dadiangas is a kind of bush or grass.. when the 1st settlers came in Gensan, madami raw Dadiangas tree, kaya tinawag na Dadiangas ang GenSan nood... tama ba? hehe

You're right. And just to add, it's a thorny bush.. Dadiangas was the old name of General Santos City.. :)

Fahdingding

February 1st, 2011, 01:41 AM

Fahdingding

February 1st, 2011, 01:42 AM

Notre dame dadiangas University... hehhe unique.... :cheer: pero dapat Metro Gensan nalang... wag na ung Metro Dadiangas...:cheers:

Personally, I like METRO DADIANGAS...

nj_than

February 1st, 2011, 04:01 AM

guys ask ko lang... may balita na kayo sa expansion ng emergency hospital..? tapos na ba ang new building?

^^guys... nag stop na daw ang pag construct nag expansion ng gensan hospital... subrang siksikan ng maga pasyinte... at di na malinis ang lugar.. sana mapaayos at di makalimutan ng local government ang gensan hospital...

heneral

February 1st, 2011, 06:43 AM

guys ask ko lang... may balita na kayo sa expansion ng emergency hospital..? tapos na ba ang new building?

ung new emergency room tapos n ung construction pintura nlng ata kulang,baka dis feb 14 maBleesingan n nla,kc anniv ng hospital yan..

nj_than

February 1st, 2011, 10:36 AM

ung new emergency room tapos n ung construction pintura nlng ata kulang,baka dis feb 14 maBleesingan n nla,kc anniv ng hospital yan..

^^good news yan.. sana ma open kc subrang siksikan na ang mga pasyente

nj_than

February 1st, 2011, 11:07 AM

Darlene is new RDC XII Chairperson

General Santos City Mayor Darlene Magnolia R. Antonino-Custodio takes oath before President Benigno S. Aquino III as the Regional Development Council Chairperson for Region XII at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacañang Palace, Manila on January 31, 2011.

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Obamar94

February 1st, 2011, 01:04 PM

Metro GENSAN or Metro DADIANGAS?
explain your reason!

Obamar94

February 1st, 2011, 01:05 PM

jundem_dq63

February 1st, 2011, 02:05 PM

Metro GENSAN or Metro DADIANGAS?
explain your reason!

for me mas nindot ang Metro GENSAN.....

earlat

February 1st, 2011, 10:28 PM

Metro GENSAN or Metro DADIANGAS?
explain your reason!

I like METRO DADIANGAS better.. Coz it has more rustic charms and historical feel in it.. hehehehe :D

Fahdingding

February 2nd, 2011, 02:34 AM

I like METRO DADIANGAS better.. Coz it has more rustic charms and historical feel in it.. hehehehe :D

Yun!

12jairien14

February 2nd, 2011, 02:38 AM

Yun!
^^
mahimo ug Metro ang GenSan?
hala
Congrats sa inyoha
:cheers:
^^

earlat

February 2nd, 2011, 02:41 AM

Yun!

Unsa imong ganahan Fahdz... Metro Gensan or Metro Dadiangas?? :)

Fahdingding

February 2nd, 2011, 03:04 AM

Unsa imong ganahan Fahdz... Metro Gensan or Metro Dadiangas?? :)

DAd.

nj_than

February 2nd, 2011, 08:08 AM

GenSan Government Center Map

http://www.gensantos.com/2011/01/31/gensan-government-center-map/

nj_than

February 2nd, 2011, 11:25 AM

Happy Chinese New Year! It’s the Year of the Metal Rabbit!

http://www.gensantos.com/2011/02/01/happy-chinese-new-year-its-the-year-of-the-metal-rabbit/

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/5406273570_3351316bd1_z.jpg

nj_than

February 2nd, 2011, 11:27 AM

Harvey’s 1st Bday Buffet Blast

http://www.gensantos.com/2011/02/01/harveys-1st-bday-buffet-blast/

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/5406489605_c7aae9f83a_z.jpg

nj_than

February 2nd, 2011, 11:36 AM

Star Power – The Final 5 @ KCC Mall of GenSan

http://www.gensantos.com/2011/02/02/star-power-the-final-5-kcc-mall-of-gensan/

http://i880.photobucket.com/albums/ac6/nj_than/5409925598_79bd4c8b04_z.jpg

nj_than

February 2nd, 2011, 11:51 AM

kcc mall of gensan

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

FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2011
CINEMA 1 GREEN HORNET 3D P150
01:45 | 04:10 | 06:35 | 09:00
CINEMA 2 TANGLED 3D P150
11:00 | 01:00 | 03:00 | 05:00 | 07:00 | 9:00
CINEMA 3 SEASON OF THE WITCH P80
10:30 | 11:25 | 01:20 | 03:15 | 05:10 | 07:05 | 9:00
CINEMA 4 SAW - FINAL CHAPTER P80
11:00 | 01:00 | 03:00 | 05:00 | 07:00 | 09:00
CINEMA 5 FROZEN P80
10:30 | 11:50 | 01:40 | 03:30 | 01:20 | 7:10 | 9:00
CINEMA 6 BULONG P80
10:30 | 12:20 | 02:30 | 04:40 | 06:50 | 09:00

robinson place of gensan

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

FEBRUARY 2 - 8, 2011
CINEMA 1 TANGLED 3D P122
01:00 | 03:20 | 05:40 | 08:00
CINEMA 2 SAW- FINAL CHAPTER P92
12:00 | 02:00 | 04:00 | 06:00 | 08:00
CINEMA 3 BULONG P92
11:45 | 01:45 | 03:45 | 05:45 | 08:00
CINEMA 4 SEASON OF THE WITCH P92
11:45 | 01:45 | 03:45 | 05:45 | 08:00

busyjay

February 2nd, 2011, 02:33 PM

^^ comparing the prices... mahal and 3d sa KCC conpared to Rob.. hehehe

nj_than

February 2nd, 2011, 04:05 PM

^^ comparing the prices... mahal and 3d sa KCC conpared to Rob.. hehehe

^^mahal parin ang rob. na 3D.. kc sa kcc 150 ang 3D libre na ang popcorn... sa rob. walang libre..

busyjay

February 2nd, 2011, 11:31 PM

^^ kung tutuusin tagpila ra man na ang pop corn uy.. hehe

earlat

February 2nd, 2011, 11:42 PM

^^ comparing the prices... mahal and 3d sa KCC conpared to Rob.. hehehe

And I prefer Robinson's cinema.. coz it's quite comfortable.. :D
And by the way LINGAW and NINDOT ang TANGLED.. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

earlat

February 2nd, 2011, 11:51 PM

Fahdingding

February 3rd, 2011, 02:05 AM

^^ I envy you guys coz you won't have to spend a lot of money just to watch these movies.. And they're the latest movies ha.. Same as with Manila, Cebu and Davao.. Ayos! :cheers::cheers:

That's GENSAN 4 u!

Fahdingding

February 3rd, 2011, 02:39 AM

Fahdingding

February 3rd, 2011, 05:29 AM

News Local News Air Routes Linking BSB, Philippine Cities Good For Eaga
Air Routes Linking BSB, Philippine Cities Good For Eaga

Written by Sally Piri Wednesday, 02 February 2011 06:10

Bandar Seri Begawan - Brunei Darussalam and the Philippines can work closely together in pushing for wider transport connectivity in Bimp-Eaga through new initiatives such as an Asean roll-on roll-off (Roro) network and air routes from Bandar to Philippine destinations other than Manila.

These are initiatives where the two countries can possibly pursue in improving Asean connectivity, said Celeste Vinzon-Balatbat, charge d'affaires at the Philippine Embassy in Brunei.

In an interview with The Brunei Times, she talked about "the potential benefits of providing air transport services beyond the Manila-Bandar Seri Begawan route".

Expanding air transport is one potential regional cooperation that Brunei and the Philippines can work on, she added.

She cited an example the possibility of opening direct routes from Bandar Seri Begawan to Davao City and General Santos City, giving efficient access to fruit commodities and tuna fish products, in these Philippine cities, respectively.

"Brunei can support efforts to link Asean (country members) not only by land but also by sea, in the master plan on Asean connectivity," said Balatbat, who has been posted in Brunei since July 29, 2008.

Brunei and the Philippines are part of the East Asean Growth Area (Bimp-Eaga), which was launched in Davao City, Philippines in 1994. Bimp-Eaga is an initiative of the national governments of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines to close the development gap across and within the Eaga member countries as well as across the Asean member states.

Bimp-Eaga's roadmap focuses on the promotion of trade, tourism and investments as a strategy for attaining the sub-region's objectives.

In this regard, Balatbat said the Philippine government has an intention to help establish an Asean Roro network system as part of efforts to facilitate trade, tourism, and investment flows within BimpEaga.

"The Philippines, for instance, shall take the lead in conducting a feasibility study (on) Roro network and short-sea shipping - the first step towards establishing an Asean Roro system," she said.

The Philippines and Brunei established diplomatic relations in 1984. They have since developed bilateral cooperation in several areas including trade and investment, agriculture, education, defence and tourism.

The Philippines has also been actively assisting Brunei in attaining its goal for rice self sufficiency since 2009. It has been sending its agriculture technical experts from the Philippines Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) to Brunei, providing training courses as well as assisting in the establishment of the Brunei Rice Farmers Field School that was launched in June 2010. -- Courtesy of The Brunei Times

brudirect.com (http://http://www.brudirect.com/index.php/2011020138782/Local-News/air-routes-linking-bsb-philippine-cities-good-for-eaga.html)

:)

Fahdingding

February 3rd, 2011, 09:03 AM

Koronadal City Income for 2009: P452,905,176.91
Tacurong City Income for 2009:P110,201,101.03

Wageningen

February 3rd, 2011, 10:56 AM

Koronadal City Income for 2009: P452,905,176.91
Tacurong City Income for 2009:P110,201,101.03

Wow, malaki na rin pala income ng Marbel?:banana::banana: Any link to this info please?

Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 01:31 AM

Wow, malaki na rin pala income ng Marbel?:banana::banana: Any link to this info please?

Here's the link:
http://www.coa.gov.ph/Audit/AAR.htm

Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 01:53 AM

AMANDARI COVE (Formerly DACERA)

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Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 02:06 AM

Our Sangguniang Panglungsod has already passed a resolution to Congress through our Rep. Jun Acharon for the creation of the LONE DISTRICT OF GENERAL SANTOS CITY... :)

Councilor Ronnel Rivera also passed a resolution in our SP for a MANNY PACQUIAO (and other home - grown heroes) statue to be erected in our City....

Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 02:07 AM

Missing Persons:

NJ_than and Earlats! hehehe
Where are you na guys?
Missing you already!

:nuts:

Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 02:09 AM

Coffee Shop Experience #1: Fagioli

for the blog article: http://www.ormanmanansala.com/2011/02/coffee-shop-experience-1-fagioli/#comment-675

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Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 02:22 AM

Merienda Cena #3: Pizza & Palabok

http://www.ormanmanansala.com/2011/01/merienda-cena-3-pizza-palabok/#comment-676

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Shrimp Scampi Pizza (215.00)

http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/2329/38362058.jpg (http://img153.imageshack.us/i/38362058.jpg/)

Palabok ni Mama Rosa (85.00)

Little Kitchen is located along Quezon corner Zapote Streets. This quaint diner boasts of home-cooked meals and homey accommodations. They are open from Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Reservations are accepted at (083) 303-1586. Their email address is your_littlekitchen@yahoo.com.

earlat

February 4th, 2011, 04:37 AM

Missing Persons:

NJ_than and Earlats! hehehe
Where are you na guys?
Missing you already!

:nuts:

Hi Fahdz, I'm just so busy and i'm also sick brought about by the weird weather .. so I didn't bother to check my laptop for any updates..And the internet connection is also bad.. So unsa na man updates nganhi?? :storm::storm:

earlat

February 4th, 2011, 04:41 AM

General Santos City Income for 2009: 1,211,208,726 (1.2 Billion) from 1,005,912,378 (1.005 B) in 2008...

Total Cash Inflow (From Collection of taxes, IRA, Sales of Goods and Services, Interest Income and other Receipts)

1,371,535,115 from 1.092 B in 2008

:banana::cheers:
Wow, dako-dako sad diay ang increase sa income sa Gensan noh.. Wait lang kung tang-tangon na ang moratorium sa Tuna Fishing sa Pacific.. I think mabuhi ug samot ang economy sa Gensan.. Ni-grow man gani cya bisan wa kaayo'y good prospects ang tuna last year.. Unsa na lang kung nindot na.. :banana::banana:

Fahdingding

February 4th, 2011, 09:18 AM

:banana::cheers:
Wow, dako-dako sad diay ang increase sa income sa Gensan noh.. Wait lang kung tang-tangon na ang moratorium sa Tuna Fishing sa Pacific.. I think mabuhi ug samot ang economy sa Gensan.. Ni-grow man gani cya bisan wa kaayo'y good prospects ang tuna last year.. Unsa na lang kung nindot na.. :banana::banana:

We'll see how Gensan had performed in 2010...
Dito natin talaga magauge ang real effect ng FISHING BAN...

Wadaboy

February 4th, 2011, 01:07 PM

We'll see how Gensan had performed in 2010...
Dito natin talaga magauge ang real effect ng FISHING BAN...

Pila income sa Davao Fahd?

12jairien14

February 4th, 2011, 01:11 PM

Pila income sa Davao Fahd?
^^
sa Zamboanga City pila pud?
di man nako makit-an
^^

earlat

February 5th, 2011, 01:31 AM

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2011, 01:38 AM

Guys lami jud ni cya dinhi.. We went here last December.. :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

I HIGHLY Recommend this place jud.

Bitaw lat?Maayo paka ba..
Ako na taga GENSAN, wala pa gyud naka adto dha! :ohno:
SHAME ON ME!

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2011, 01:39 AM

^^
sa Zamboanga City pila pud?
di man nako makit-an
^^

Wala pa man na pulished sa website sa COA..
Basin soon..

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2011, 01:42 AM

Pila income sa Davao Fahd?

Wala man nakabutang dito, categorically, pila jud income sa DAVAO...
appropriations lang..

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2011, 02:43 AM

To: NJ_THAN

Bro, ano yung malaking U/C commercial building??? sa may Calumpang Hiway papasok sa Sports Complex??

Thanks BRO!

rodincouch

February 5th, 2011, 02:46 AM

Pila income sa Davao Fahd?

^^
sa Zamboanga City pila pud?
di man nako makit-an
^^

Wala pa palang Zambo City dito.

http://www.coa.gov.ph/Audit/AAR.htm

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/7496/coaaar2009.png

rodincouch

February 5th, 2011, 02:47 AM

Japanese-funded credit window in South Cotabato now open (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/japanese-funded-credit-window-south-cotabato-now-open)

KORONADAL CITY -- The Japanese government has formally rolled out a micro-lending project for micro and small entrepreneurs in South Cotabato early this week as part of Japan's continuing support to peace and security overtures in Mindanao.

Akio Isomata, minister for economic affairs of the Japanese embassy, said that Japan extended P8.5 million to the South Cotabato Foundation Inc. (SCFI), a non-government organization, to boost entrepreneurship in the area.

"We find this project so unique and interesting. This is a project that directly assists individuals with entrepreneurship, especially women, in sustaining and expanding their small scale businesses through the provision of micro-credit capital," he said during the launch Monday.

The project, dubbed the "Provision of Micro-Credit Capital for Augmentation of Income and Poverty Alleviation in South Cotabato," allows borrowers to pay a monthly interest of 3.3 percent.

The rate of 3.33 percent is quite affordable, compared to the normal market rate of 10 to 15 percent, Isomata said.

The Japanese official commended SCFI for being "so brave enough to take on a difficult task," saying it is inspiring that even small organizations can offer opportunities to people who need additional sources of living.

After several months of project implementation, Isomata said they expect an increasing number of small enterprises in the province such as sari-sari store, backyard piggery, dressmaking, marketing of processed food, and furniture making.

Isomata said the Official Development Assistance of Japan to the country is anchored on three pillars, namely economic growth, poverty reduction and peace and stability in Mindanao.

The micro-credit project in South Cotabato is part of the Japan Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction or Development (J-Bird), which was launched in 2006. Since then, 41 grassroot projects have been implemented under J-BIRD across the island, with the micro-credit project in South Cotabato the first for this year.

"We strongly hope that each project bears its fruit and, in the end, becomes a strong pillar to support the peace and security in Mindanao," Isomata said.

Belen Fecundo, SCFI executive director, said the Japanese grant, which is funded through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP), will benefit around 930 micro-entrepreneurs in the areas of Koronadal City and the municipalities of Banga, Tantangan and Polomolok.

"The project does not only involve credit at an affordable interest rate of 3.33 percent per month, but also encourages borrowers to save on a weekly basis for building self-reliance and generating additional capital to scale up their enterprises," Fecundo said.

Japan, a top donor to the ODA fund, launched GGP in the Philippines in 1989 for the purpose of reducing poverty and helping various communities engaged in grassroots activities.

As of March 2010, 434 grassroots projects funded by GGP - ranging from roughly one to four million pesos - have been implemented by non-government organizations, local government units and other non-profit organizations.

The total grant for these projects so far amounts to $18,982,775. It is expected that this project will further contribute to fostering the strategic partnership between the two countries towards the future.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on February 05, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/japanese-funded-credit-window-south-cotabato-now-open

Fahdingding

February 5th, 2011, 03:38 AM

GenSan gears for 'Kalilangan Festival'

GENERAL SANTOS CITY (PIA) – Preserving traditions despite the challenge of change will be depicted in this year’s celebration of “Kalilangan Festival 2011.”

The city government here is gearing up for the huge twin celebrations of Kalilangan Festival vis-à-vis its 72nd founding anniversary.

Kalilangan is derived from the Maguindanaoan word kalilang, which means “festival” or “celebration.”

City public information officer Jose Aponesto III said “it’s all systems go for the celebration of Kalilangan 2011 and the city’s 72nd Foundation Anniversary.”

The twin celebrations will kick off on February 21 and end on February 27.

For this year, Aponesto said the Kalilangan 2011 will have the Mindanao State University (MSU) as overseer of the event in partnership with the city government.

He said the local government has decided to give the supervision of the festivities to MSU.

“MSU is a partner and not just a participant,” Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio said.

For his part, MSU chancellor Abdurahman Canacan said “the week-long celebration will showcase the city’s economic activity, tourism, and culture.”

The celebration, he added, will honor the first batch of settlers and their contributions as pioneers of this area.

As a tradition, the celebration will also illustrate the historical beginnings of the pioneers when they first set foot on the shores of Sarangani Bay.

With faith and expectant hearts, these pioneering settlers led by the city’s father Gen. Paulino Santos cultivated the once desolated lands – that is known today as General Santos City.

The festival is also a showcase of a colorful parade of various dances and other forms of social activities and traditions.

The Philippine National Police, according to Canacan, will be in charge of security at the Oval Plaza here, which will serve as venue of most of the activities and surrounding areas.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/302535/gensan-gears-kalilangan-festival

nj_than

February 5th, 2011, 10:51 AM

To: NJ_THAN

Bro, ano yung malaking U/C commercial building??? sa may Calumpang Hiway papasok sa Sports Complex??

Thanks BRO!

^^hehehe.. 2nd storey commercial building ung fahd at sa pag kakaalam ko duon ilalagay ang propose jollibee sa calumpang....

earlat

February 5th, 2011, 08:42 PM

^^hehehe.. 2nd storey commercial building ung fahd at sa pag kakaalam ko duon ilalagay ang propose jollibee sa calumpang....

And if madayon ni, grabe na gyud ang development dha nga area.. :)

wow.. unta jud madayon na coz I think paspas na gyud dayon ang development dha nga area.. :)

marlowe_cano

February 5th, 2011, 08:47 PM

earlat

February 5th, 2011, 10:30 PM

Fahdingding

February 6th, 2011, 01:42 AM

^^hehehe.. 2nd storey commercial building ung fahd at sa pag kakaalam ko duon ilalagay ang propose jollibee sa calumpang....

Possible...malaki naman yung building...

Fahdingding

February 6th, 2011, 01:43 AM

^^ Unta sad gyud no.. para ang mga taga-Gensan sad maka-visit sa Zamboanga and it's neighboring areas.. :banana::banana:

kalamiii ahhhhh..... sana mag open na rin puhon flight Zambo-Gensan.. Para matikman ito kasabay ang patampisay sa mga magagandang beaches at pagenjoy sa mga eco-tourism sites niyo! :okay"

Hopefully!

nj_than

February 6th, 2011, 04:49 AM

nj_than

February 6th, 2011, 04:55 AM

And if madayon ni, grabe na gyud ang development dha nga area.. :)

wow.. unta jud madayon na coz I think paspas na gyud dayon ang development dha nga area.. :)

^^unta lata madayon jud cya.. kay buzy na pud ang brgy calumpang diri sa atong takbayan...

marlowe_cano

February 6th, 2011, 09:19 AM

^^yan din sana gsto ko mangyari gensan to zamboanga sana mag roon na ng flight.. marami ako relative and friend na taga zamboanga..

nj sensya ha. as much as I want to volunteer to be ur official tour guide when u were here, I can't, was in Cebu that week kasi. Don't u worry, pagbalik mo dito, pasyalan natin ang di mo pa napuntahan. :)

earlat

February 6th, 2011, 09:38 AM

Good afternoon Generals.. Musta ang Gensan karong mga panahuna? :) :)

saintm

February 6th, 2011, 09:43 AM

Good Arvo Earla & GenSan! thxn po for visiting our page!!! Hope sunny and fair po dyan tulad dito samin sa north :)

Fahdingding

February 7th, 2011, 12:07 AM

Morning guys..
Ok pa sa all right ang GENSAN!

jasper0127

February 7th, 2011, 01:02 AM

To: NJ_THAN

Bro, ano yung malaking U/C commercial building??? sa may Calumpang Hiway papasok sa Sports Complex??

Thanks BRO!

Actually Rengel Mart ni sya Calumpang Branch

Fahdingding

February 7th, 2011, 01:09 AM

Robinsons Land to expand on all fronts (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=655013&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated February 07, 2011 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Robinsons Land Corp. (RLC) is accelerating expansion across all its business segments with capital expenditures seen to rise by almost 40 percent this year to P9 billion in a move aimed at further boosting its presence and securing profitable long-term growth.

RLC president and chief operating officer Frederick Go said the company is building four malls and two office buildings this year to take advantage of a growing economy and steady inflows from Filipinos living and working abroad. Among the new malls scheduled for construction this year are in Pangasinan, Palawan, New Manila and Cebu, he said.

“We are very optimistic about the real estate industry. There is general confidence in the economy and the growing business process outsourcing sector and OFW remittances are supporting consumer spending,” Go said.

Go said the programmed capital budget, which is significantly higher than the P6.5 billion spent last year, excludes special land acquisitions that the company intends to pursue to capitalize on strong demand for residential properties. The company is looking to acquire two parcels of land in Metro Manila to be developed for office space.

For hotels, RLC plans to put up a total of 30 Gohotels in and outside Metro Manila over a five year period. Programmed for opening this year are in Bacolod and Dumaguete. The next sites will rise in Palawan, Iloilo, Cebu, and Tacloban for 2012 and Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte, Zamboanga, Batanes, and Gensan in 2013.

RLC is looking to expand overseas to further augment revenues. A planned stock rights offering of 1.3 billion shares, with a current market value of about P18.07 billion, is being planned within the first half this year to fund land acquisition, project construction and development, possible expansion in China and other general corporate purposes.

The rights offering shares will come from a planned capital hike from P3 billion to P8.2 billion of which 25 percent or P1.3 billion (at par value of one peso per share) will be subscribed and at least P325 million will be paid by way of the stock rights offering.RLC earlier said the increase in capital would give it “flexibility to access the equity capital markets in the future since the subscribed capital has almost reached the authorized capital stock.”

The company has offered to develop the 103-hectare Food Terminal Inc. (FTI) property in Taguig into a modern, world-class mixed-use development.

RLC has four integrated large-scale mixed use developments in Ortigas, Manila, Mandaluyong and in the future Magnolia Complex in Quezon City.

RLC is the property arm of taipan John Gokongwei’s listed flagship firm JG Summit Holdings Inc., one of the country’s largest conglomerates with diverse interests in branded consumer food, agro-industrial and commodity food products, textile, telecommunications, petrochemicals, air transportation and financial services.

^^
About the Robinsons Mall, baka next year pa scheduled magsimula ang construction ng mall dito. 4 sites lang kasi yung namention sa article eh. Siguro groundbreaking would be this year, tapos preparations and etc for the next few months, tas construction na by next year. :)

Yehey! :banana:

Fahdingding

February 7th, 2011, 01:09 AM

Actually Rengel Mart ni sya Calumpang Branch

Talaga? MEron pa bang ibang REngel Mart here in GENSAN?

STRAYCATXIII

February 7th, 2011, 08:30 AM

merondiba? sa safi bldg. sa may palengke.

nanardxz

February 7th, 2011, 08:36 PM

Photo Exhibit @ KCC Mall of Gensan

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See a different range of high quality photos from different views of perspective taken by professional photographers.

KCC Mall of Gensan in partnership with CameraHaus, Gensan Camera Club and Mitsubishi brings you PHOTO EXHIBIT on February 20-27, 2011.

Read more: Photo Exhibit @ KCC Mall of Gensan ~ South Cotabato Tambayan Online Mag http://magazine.southcotabato.org/2011/02/photo-exhibit-kcc-mall-of-gensan.html#ixzz1DIqoGkuS

nanardxz

February 7th, 2011, 08:40 PM

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Lake Holon Outdoor Club of T'boli
in coordination with
the local government of T'boli, South Cotabato
invites all mountain trekkers and enthusiasts to come and join them,
this coming March 11 to 13, 2011 for the
1st Ascent Mt. Melibato

Read more: The 1st Ascent Mt. Melibato Invitational Climb ~ South Cotabato Tambayan Online Mag http://magazine.southcotabato.org/2011/02/1st-ascent-mt-melibato.html#ixzz1DItWV1dB:banana:

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2011, 12:49 AM

merondiba? sa safi bldg. sa may palengke.

Ui WELCOME BACK to SSC Sam...
Thnx

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2011, 12:50 AM

Thnx NANARDXZ

earlat

February 8th, 2011, 02:54 AM

marlowe_cano

February 8th, 2011, 02:57 AM

South Cotabato is one great ecotourism haven w/ all its potentialities. GO GO GO SOCSKSARGEN!!

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2011, 03:01 AM

South Cotabato is one great ecotourism haven w/ all its potentialities. GO GO GO SOCSKSARGEN!!

GENSAN can really benefit to these potentialities....

nj_than

February 8th, 2011, 05:42 AM

nj sensya ha. as much as I want to volunteer to be ur official tour guide when u were here, I can't, was in Cebu that week kasi. Don't u worry, pagbalik mo dito, pasyalan natin ang di mo pa napuntahan. :)

^^ok lang yan... nag enjoy naman ako sa napakagandang zamboanga... next time pag punta ko ulit diyan inform kita...

nj_than

February 8th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Robinsons’ February line-up of events jampacked!

http://www.gensantos.com/2011/02/07/robinsons-february-line-up-of-events-jampacked/

marlowe_cano

February 8th, 2011, 06:06 AM

GENSAN can really benefit to these potentialities....

definitely. hotels will sprout more in your city for their accommodation needs. ;)

Fraulein

February 8th, 2011, 07:19 AM

General Santos Airport

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nj_than

February 8th, 2011, 08:39 AM

Kalilangan

KALILANGAN SA HENERAL SANTOS
By: Bai Janena JA. Tito

Kalilangan is derived from the rootword “Kalilang”

which typically means celebration or commemoration in the Maguindanaon dialect.

In a broader perspective, kalilang projects a positive and dynamic meaning for it engulfs the artistic, humane and altruistic aspects of social interaction that takes place in any occasion or celebration.

Kalilangan means festival, feastivity or jubilee. It is a social gathering marked by exchanging of amenities among traditional leaders, elders, allies and subordinates in varying tones.

It is also a pageantry of unique and colorful ethnic rites, rituals and traditions like marriage celebrations, religious ceremonies, anniversaries, funerals, enthronement of royal dignitaries, thanksgiving and other social forms of social, political and economic activities.

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It is not just an economic activity, but a continuous season of merriment, gaiety and merrymaking accentuated by sharing of gifts, traditional sports competition, dancing, singing and instrument rendition and other forms of exhibition games, entertainment and amusement.

Kalilangan is a noble tradition. It is a compleat work of art nourished and nurtured by a rich cultural heritage that has withstand the test of time from generation to generation.

General Santos is a part of this tradition. Let us enshrine the “Kalilangan sa Heneral Santos” in the golden pages of its history.

nj_than

February 8th, 2011, 08:50 AM

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Kalilangan 2011 will open formally on February 21, 2011 at 4pm at the Oval Plaza of General Santos City. The opening ceremony with also feature the formal opening of the Agri Trade Fair 2011 and the Dugong General 2 Concert. The much awaited Street Dancing Competition will culminate the festival on February 27, 2011 at 1pm and will be followed by the Closing Program, the Kapuso Concert Show and the Street Party sa Downtown.

nj_than

February 8th, 2011, 08:54 AM

Festival Design

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The Kalilangan as the carrier event of the foundation anniversary of the city in essence, is the celebration of the arrival of the first batchers led by then Gen. Paulino Santos and the welcome accorded by the local native residents-the Maguindanaons and B’laan that created a harmonious relationship between them, where we termed as the ‘Salubungan’-the iconic event that would herald the foundation of a place molded with sweat and labor, tempered with dedication and determination to succeed, and sweetened by the good relationship among its Tri-people.

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2011, 09:24 AM

MSU is the organizer of this year's KALILANGAN FEST...

nj_than

February 8th, 2011, 09:50 AM

:omg::omg::okay::okay::applause::applause::applause::applause:

Tambutsoo

February 8th, 2011, 03:39 PM

Fahdingding or Erlat.. :D e=welcome nato si Tambutsoo :D

welcome sa ssc gensan thread... Tambutsoo

WELCOME to SSC - GENSAN Forum Tambutsoo... :cheers::cheers::cheers:
Hope you have a great time here in SSC.
Happy Posting! :)

:banana:
Welcome TAMBUTSOO!

thank you guys :)

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regjeex

February 8th, 2011, 03:43 PM

welcome back again @Mufler...

thank you guys :)

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hakz2007

February 8th, 2011, 04:52 PM

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busyjay

February 8th, 2011, 11:51 PM

thank you guys :)

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Kewl! galing neto! :P

Fahdingding

February 8th, 2011, 11:53 PM

Jose: Florotel GenSan

GENERAL Santos City is definitely booming with new businesses and interesting events. One of its newest hotels, which just opened in December 2010 is Florotel GenSan.

Florotel GenSan is a cozy hotel with 31 hotel rooms, each designed with comfort and style in mind. The entire hotel has a modern but cozy look and feel which is complemented by the warm smiles and attentiveness of the staff. It's definitely a comfortable to stay in for tourists and businessmen alike.

Each room has a comfortable bed, modern fixtures, a flat screen cable television, and a clean, spacious bathroom with hot and cold water. Florotel GenSan offers free WiFi connection for their guests, as well as free calls to local numbers.

The hotel has conference room with the needed equipment for meetings, workshops, and other events. And a business center is the in works for guests who want to remain productive while staying at the hotel.

In the first floor, there is a 24 hour Dimsum Diner outlet where guests can enjoy hot meals anytime of the day. A coffee shop is also in the works and the roof deck is being constructed to be the perfect venue for parties and other outdoor events.

Aside from the beautiful rooms and the amenities, the hotel has a very friendly and helpful staff who make sure that each guest has a wonderful experience while relaxing or working in the hotel.

The hotel's superior rooms are available at P1,200 per night, the De Luxe rooms are at P1,500 per night, and the spacious Executive Suites are at P2,500 per night.

Whether it's stylish comfort for relaxation or productivity in General Santos City that you need, stay at Florotel GenSan.

Florotel GenSan is located right at the heart of the city, along North Laurel Avenue, General Santos City near the City Hall. For reservations or inquiries, contact Florotel GenSan at +6383-5540880.

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Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/lifestyle/jose-florotel-gensan

Photos courtesy of Lyle Santos (http://www.lylesantos.com).

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February 8th, 2011, 11:54 PM

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got it mr.mod.
God Bless...

earlat

February 9th, 2011, 02:18 AM

thank you guys :)

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Welcome Tambutsoo to SSC GENSAN..
Slorry if delayed na ko naka-welcome coz i've been off the loop sa internet for almost a week na.. :)

buenos-Diaz

February 9th, 2011, 08:57 AM

kalamiii ahhhhh..... sana mag open na rin puhon flight Zambo-Gensan.. Para matikman ito kasabay ang patampisay sa mga magagandang beaches at pagenjoy sa mga eco-tourism sites niyo! :okay"

^^marl dati may flight between Zamboanga-GenSan using the aircraft like SeaAir kaso di rin pumatok sa mga Passengers mas gsto pa nila mag ride nlng og Barko and mas prefer nalng nila mag fly to Davao....hope may flight ulit Zambo-GenSan pero as of now ala pa ata nakikitang market for it

buenos-Diaz

February 9th, 2011, 08:58 AM

Tambutsoo

February 9th, 2011, 09:33 AM

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ok po with source

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Tambutsoo

February 9th, 2011, 09:37 AM

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davaob4now

February 9th, 2011, 09:37 AM

i really thought nag i e.b kayo mga taga gensan at may meets thread na kayo sa samahan....wala pa pala...kaya i made a thread for your future e.bs..:D

link:SSC GenSan Meets (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1319145)

mag plan na kayo for your very first meet up..:okay:

Tambutsoo

February 9th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Kewl! galing neto! :P

thanks :)

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nj_than

February 9th, 2011, 10:24 AM

nj_than

February 9th, 2011, 10:26 AM

thanks :)

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^^again.. wow

Fahdingding

February 9th, 2011, 11:02 AM

Fahdingding

February 9th, 2011, 11:03 AM

thanks :)

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Nice PIC!
Ang haba talaga ng RUNWAY ng GIA...

Fahdingding

February 9th, 2011, 11:04 AM

wow.. kanindot diay ani...

In fairness, MAHAL jud ang rates... :nuts:

Taegon

February 9th, 2011, 11:05 AM

GENSAN can really benefit to these potentialities....

And it's because GenSan is the gateway of SOCCKSARGEN. GenSan has this great potential too in BIMP-EAGA region considering that the city's port is closer to Indonesia. ^^

12jairien14

February 9th, 2011, 11:09 AM

thanks :)

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^^
ang haba naman!!!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
^^

buenos-Diaz

February 9th, 2011, 11:54 AM

^^
ang haba naman!!!
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
^^

^^eto yung pinakamahabang runway sa mindanao....

12jairien14

February 9th, 2011, 12:02 PM

^^eto yung pinakamahabang runway sa mindanao....
^^
yup tama ka jan

busyjay

February 9th, 2011, 03:18 PM

^^eto yung pinakamahabang runway sa mindanao....

el mismo! :)

nj_than

February 9th, 2011, 04:56 PM

nj_than

February 9th, 2011, 04:58 PM

^^eto yung pinakamahabang runway sa mindanao....

C. DEBESARAN GAYOD . PERO NUAY PA BIYAHE GENSAN -ZAMBO

nanardxz

February 9th, 2011, 05:59 PM

In celebration of this year's National Arts month the Province of South Cotabato through the South Cotabato Culture and Arts Foundation Inc. will be staging two-original theater plays of the Apat sa Taglamig Stage Play Production

Read more: Theater Arts at South Cotabato's Arts Month celebration ~ South Cotabato Tambayan Online Mag http://magazine.southcotabato.org/2011/02/theater-arts-at-south-cotabatos-arts.html#ixzz1DTvmsJmw

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:banana::banana:

nanardxz

February 9th, 2011, 06:02 PM

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In celebration of this year's National Arts month the Province of South Cotabato through the South Cotabato Culture and Arts Foundation Inc. will be staging two-original theater plays of the Apat sa Taglamig Stage Play Production this coming February 12 and 13 at the Cinema 4 of Fit Mart Mall of Marbel.

Read more: Theater Arts at South Cotabato's Arts Month celebration ~ South Cotabato Tambayan Online Mag http://magazine.southcotabato.org/2011/02/theater-arts-at-south-cotabatos-arts.html#ixzz1DTwjePP8 :banana::banana:

Fahdingding

February 10th, 2011, 12:52 AM

And it's because GenSan is the gateway of SOCCKSARGEN. GenSan has this great potential too in BIMP-EAGA region considering that the city's port is closer to Indonesia. ^^

INDEED!

Fahdingding

February 10th, 2011, 12:56 AM

SARANGANI HIGHLAND

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Tambutsoo

February 10th, 2011, 04:33 AM

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STRAYCATXIII

February 10th, 2011, 07:11 AM

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MAAYONG HAPON! :D

busyjay

February 10th, 2011, 12:00 PM

ka-nice ani! hehe

nj_than

February 10th, 2011, 12:05 PM

Isyu Karon (SOCCSKSARGEN)- part one report nila kanina about sa new development and sa expansion sa gensan airport and part two bukas...

busyjay

February 10th, 2011, 02:49 PM

how was it NJ? ano plan nila for the airport?

STRAYCATXIII

February 10th, 2011, 02:59 PM

i-update mi kuya ha! :D

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 01:05 AM

Isyu Karon (SOCCSKSARGEN)- part one report nila kanina about sa new development and sa expansion sa gensan airport and part two bukas...

Wowowee! update bitaw mi BRO ha!
At least may developments din!

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 01:07 AM

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Nice one TAMBUTSOO!
More pics from you!

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 01:10 AM

http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n576/straycatxiii/GENSAN%20FEB082011/DSC00892-1.jpg
MAAYONG HAPON! :D

Galing mo sam...
We'll surely miss you in this thread!

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 01:24 AM

http://www.gensanhotels.com/directory-of-hotels-lodges-resorts/

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 01:27 AM

U/C Updates in GENSAN:

1. Chowking KCC is temporarily closed due to renovation
2. KCC Department Store (Left Wing) is under "massive" renovation
3. "PAINTING MODE!" sa U/C Pension House (Across EAST Elem. School)
4. Mysterious clearing operation across SM City... ano kaya yun?!? Extension ng STI o yung proposed 100-room green hotel??

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 01:29 AM

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Yehey! Excited nako magkaroon ng copya ng Jan - Feb issue ng GENSAN GAZER MAG...
Kalilangan Fest na...
Advance Happy heart's day to all...
MAGANDANG GENSAN!

STRAYCATXIII

February 11th, 2011, 01:34 AM

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maayong buntag!

STRAYCATXIII

February 11th, 2011, 01:35 AM

maayo pa ng naay kopya sa gensan gazer hahaha

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 03:35 AM

maayo pa ng naay kopya sa gensan gazer hahaha

For sale na sya SAM (P50), so available na xa sa mga bookstores! :banana:

STRAYCATXIII

February 11th, 2011, 04:20 AM

ay abi ko ginahatag lang hahaha :D

Fahdingding

February 11th, 2011, 04:31 AM

ay abi ko ginahatag lang hahaha :D

Kung hatag ra..daghan di maka kuha.. maau ng mapalit kay makita ra sa BOOKSTORES!

sternocleidomastoid

February 11th, 2011, 10:27 AM

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CELEBRATE KALILANGAN FESTIVAL at Robinsons Place Gensan!
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Tambutsoo

February 11th, 2011, 11:40 PM

Nice one TAMBUTSOO!
More pics from you!
thanks ;)

@all
Good Morning :)

http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/5719/fishport.jpg

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2011, 12:24 AM

thanks ;)

@all
Good Morning :)

http://img602.imageshack.us/img602/5719/fishport.jpg

Nice atong FISHPORT!

STRAYCATXIII

February 12th, 2011, 12:29 AM

maayong buntag generals! :)

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2011, 12:54 AM

maayong buntag generals! :)

Maayong Buntag pud sa among gorgeous and pretty GENSAN THREAD "MUSE:...
:)

marlowe_cano

February 12th, 2011, 01:11 AM

nakakamiss naman yang si Sttraycat bai noh.... :hi, straycat... :wave:

Fahdingding

February 12th, 2011, 01:14 AM

nakakamiss naman yang si Sttraycat bai noh.... :hi, straycat... :wave:

:nuts: Busy kasi sa UST...
Minsan lang nakakauwi dito GENSAN...
Straycat nga talaga!

PEACE SAM! :lol:

marlowe_cano

February 12th, 2011, 01:32 AM

^^

hehehe.. meooww.. meooowww... :rofl:

earlat

February 12th, 2011, 05:59 AM

earlat

February 12th, 2011, 09:41 PM

Good morning Gensan and the rest of Region 12..
Unsay balita? :)

Fahdingding

February 13th, 2011, 01:49 AM

My Favorite Hangouts in ROB: (NBS and OMF LIT Bookstore)

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/6297/10740428.jpg (http://img191.imageshack.us/i/10740428.jpg/)

http://img600.imageshack.us/img600/4926/66530122.jpg (http://img600.imageshack.us/i/66530122.jpg/)

Fahdingding

February 13th, 2011, 01:51 AM

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Fahdingding

February 13th, 2011, 01:56 AM

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Fahdingding

February 13th, 2011, 02:01 AM

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Fahdingding

February 13th, 2011, 02:04 AM

http://networkedblogs.com/ed0CK

STRAYCATXIII

February 13th, 2011, 05:59 AM

nice kaayo tambayan ang rob kay ang makabanggaan nimo sa mall kay hamis ug kutis hahaha :D

nj_than

February 13th, 2011, 06:22 AM

^^nindot jud tambayan ang rob. gensan kay maka relax daghan pa pud maanindot na tan.awon.. mao na ako giatangan pirme.... hehehehe

eskeryon

February 13th, 2011, 07:55 AM

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5285/70247229.jpg
Naa na diay ni diha sa GenSan? Wow! I love their Chicken in a Basket!

nj_than

February 13th, 2011, 08:01 AM

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/5285/70247229.jpg
Naa na diay ni diha sa GenSan? Wow! I love their Chicken in a Basket!

yes.. at matagal na... sana mag open pa cla ng 2nd branch sa soon sm gensan...

Tambutsoo

February 13th, 2011, 04:43 PM

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earlat

February 13th, 2011, 07:45 PM

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Nindot sa Robi kay di crowded.. :):banana:

earlat

February 13th, 2011, 08:40 PM

By the way, what happened to the CDO and Davao threads?? Nawala lagi..:ohno:

earlat

February 13th, 2011, 08:58 PM

http://www.bankofmakati.com.ph/images/bomlogo.png
Account Officers (Head Office & Provincial Branches)
Job Summary:
Analysis of financial statements
Preparation of credit report
Presentation of financial package to Credit Committee
Generation of loan volume
Maintenance of quality loan portfolio

Qualifications:
-College graduate, preferably Finance/Accounting or business course
-With at least 3 years work experience as an Account Officer
-Sales oriented; Results driven
-Customer-focused
-Excellent inter-personal skills; Customer
-Excellent communication skills (verbal/written)
-Good communication skills (verbal/written)
-Computer literate
URGENT:On-going recruitment in the following areas: General Santos City; La Union; Santiago Isabela; Laoag; Legaspi; Zamboanga; Tacloban

Junior Account Officers
Job Summary:
-Assists in the prospecting of clients
-Assists in the loan evaluation & documentation process
-Assists in the account servicing & monitoring

Qualifications:
-Graduate of a 4-year business course
-With at least 1 year work experience as a Loans/Marketing Assistant in a Bank or Financial Institution
-Customer service oriented; Good inter-personal skills
-Good communication skills (written/verbal); Preferably can speak the local dialect
-Computer literate
-Open to newly college graduates - Preferably in Marketing /Finance / Accountancy; Graduated from reputable universities/colleges in Metro Manila, Luzon, Visayas & Mindanao; With high scholastic standing; Willing to undergo intensive training
URGENT:On-going recruitment in the following areas: Lucena; For Manpower Pooling Only - San Fernando, Pampanga; Biñan, Laguna; Puerto Princesa, Palawan; Balanga City, Bataan; General Santos; La Union; & Zamboanga - ON-GOING SEARCH: ( Kalookan; Tuguegarao; Vigan; San Pablo; Lipa )

**** This is from the Zamboanga Thread... :)

earlat

February 13th, 2011, 10:47 PM

Gov’t eyes boost for mining
By JESSICA ANNE D. HERMOSA, Senior Reporter

THE BOARD OF INVESTMENTS (BoI) is considering a cosmetic change for mining in this year’s list of projects qualified for tax perks.

Mining is likely to be listed under "preferred activities" instead of being kept in its usual place in the "mandatory" chapter of the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) to highlight the government’s interest in such ventures, BoI Executive Director Efren V. Leano said on Friday.

"The incentives will be the same," Mr. Leano clarified.

"But we want to show that we want to help mining investors, that we want to promote it. That’s what the board said in its last meeting."

This BoI policy direction will run counter to positions taken by a number of provinces -- South Cotabato and Romblon -- which recently enacted mining bans on top of a Mining and Geosciences Bureau decision in January to stop accepting license applications while an audit of existing projects is ongoing.

New mining projects could also be prohibited in the Eastern Visayas if a Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources recommendation is heeded.

Mining was in the "mandatory list" of last year’s IPP as the Mining Act of 1995 compelled the BoI to grant incentives such as income tax holidays and the duty-free importation of equipment for projects involving the "exploration, development and utilization of mineral resources."

If mining is moved to the "preferred activities" list, it could join agriculture, creative industries, shipbuilding, mass housing, energy, infrastructure, research and development, green projects, tourism, strategic projects and public-private partnership projects, based on a draft IPP released for public consultation last month.

BoI managing head Cristino L. Panlilio has said the IPP could be submitted to Malacañang by Feb. 15. Mr. Leano, however, said the BoI could wait until specific guidelines are completed.

Link: http://bworld.com.ph/content.php?title=Gov%E2%80%99t%20eyes%20boost%20for%20mining&id=26290

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 12:43 AM

nice kaayo tambayan ang rob kay ang makabanggaan nimo sa mall kay hamis ug kutis hahaha :D

Maau wala taka didto nabangaan SAM... :nuts:

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 12:47 AM

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 12:48 AM

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earlat

February 14th, 2011, 01:18 AM

earlat

February 14th, 2011, 01:19 AM

Dapat by the end of the month nka-Thread 8 na ta.. wohoo!
:cheers: :cheers:

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 01:40 AM

:cheers::cheers:
Thanks Fahdz! Karon pko kabantay nga naa diay Jollibee sa Robinsons.. hahahaha.. Asa man ni cya banda?

Jollibee pa lat... murag every mall naa jud na jollibee ba! hehehe..
Sa may entrance jud mismo lat...

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 01:45 AM

Eleven Vie For Binibining Gandang Hari 2011 Crown

http://img577.imageshack.us/img577/8914/17388775.jpg (http://img577.imageshack.us/i/17388775.jpg/)

http://gandaeversomuch.com/2011/02/festival-ever/eleven-vie-for-binibining-gandang-hari-2011-crown/comment-page-1/#comment-10006

Pwede ka pang laban dito lat...
Wala sila lahat panama... :)

earlat

February 14th, 2011, 01:59 AM

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 02:05 AM

GenSan sets economic, health census

GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Feb. 6 (PNA) -- The city government here will launch a census next month in a bid to determine the present status and possible gaps with the delivery of basic government services in the area.

City Mayor Darlene Antonino-Custodio said the census will mainly on focus on the updating and establishment of the actual data regarding the economic and health concerns of residents within the city’s 26 barangays.

“The results of the census will guide the city government in determining the services that our residents really need at this time and help us balance the utilization of available resources to effectively address those needs,” she said.

Custodio said they prioritized the holding of the census, which will run from March to April, to facilitate the alignment of the city government’s resources and priority programs with the needs of local residents and communities.

She said they will utilize the census’ results in drawing up the needed strategies and targets that will help ensure a more effective service delivery and allocation of resources.

The mayor said they will also use the established baseline data as basis in the formulation of various plans for the city and local residents.

“These plans will be designed to improve the living condition of our residents and the development of the city,” Custodio said.

Perla Castellano, assistant head of the City Planning and Development Office, said the census will gather some basic information of the target households such as names, ages and the number of individuals within.

She among the survey questions and concerns that would be fielded to the target households are the possibility of lingering cases of cough, their special needs, type insurance scheme availed and the mode of transportation they usually use.

Castellano said the city government plans to hire at least 300 field interviewers and supervisors for the entire duration of the census, which has an allocation of some P11 million.

To facilitate the conduct of the census, she said they initially launched the mapping of the established zones or “puroks” in each of the city’s barangays to facilitate the conduct of the census.

Castellano said they are specifically coming up with “spot maps” of all barangay zones that will include some basic information on the target households and their exact location.

“We’re doing the census at the purok level to really come up with a more realistic date and eventually draw up realistic interventions regarding the basic concerns of our residents and their communities,” she added. (PNA)
DCT/LGI/AVE

http://positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Cities_And_Towns_23/GenSan_sets_economic_health_census.shtml

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 02:08 AM

9,000 hectares eyed for reforestation in Central Mindanao

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- At least 9,000 hectares in Central Mindanao are targeted for reforestation this year, regional Environment department officials said.

Alfredo S. Pascual, regional director of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, instructed early this week the technical research department to produce one million seedlings of forest and fruit-bearing trees in line with the national reforestation program.

"We will tap local government units, students from private and public schools starting from Grade IV up to college, and tenure holders under various DENR programs and projects to reach our target," he said.

Pascual said the DENR would soon launch the "National Greening Program," a reforestation project that seeks to rehabilitate 1.5 million hectares of denuded forest areas until 2016 across the country, or 250,000 hectares annually.

The reforestation project is one of the priority programs guided by President Benigno C. Aquino III's "social contract with the Filipino people as a platform towards reform," he said.

Environment Secretary Ramon P. Paje earlier said that while the Environment department promotes the sustainable use of environment and natural resources to build the economy, "the welfare of Filipinos, both the present and future generations, should be at the center of all development efforts."

Pascual said they will implement the greening project through the four provincial and nine community offices of the regional DENR.

The region straddles the provinces of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, Sulta Kudarat and Sarangani, as well as the cities of General Santos, Koronadal, Tacurong, Kidapawan and Cotabato.

To implement the regional reforestation project, Pascual said they have funds to purchase seedlings, on top of the planting materials that will come from the nurseries operated by the regional DENR, schools and local government units.

Ernesto L. Lezada, regional Environment technical research department chief, said the identification of areas, seedling requirements and actual tree planting are crucial to the attainment of the goals of the National Greening Program.

"More importantly, the effective mobilization of partners and maintenance of planted seedlings can spell the success of the greening program," Lezada said.

A region-wide forestry sector meeting was conducted late last month for the reprogramming of the years' work and financial plan, he said.

Last week, the regional DENR office launched the "International Year of the Forest," as declared by the United National General Assembly, through Resolution 61/193 way back in December 2006, which seeks to raise awareness on the sustainable management, conservation and sustainable development of all types of forests. (Bong S. Sarmiento)

earlat

February 14th, 2011, 02:19 AM

Tambutsoo

February 14th, 2011, 03:52 AM

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earlat

February 14th, 2011, 04:52 AM

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SunCity Suites.. latest gimmick area in Gensan.. Thanks po sa picture.. Nice one!

Fahdingding

February 14th, 2011, 09:58 AM

Thnx so much TAMS! GANDA!
Very clear masyado ang RESOLUTION ng cam mo...
for sure HIGH END yan...

Go go go Bro TAMS... more pics of GENSAN...

nj_than

February 14th, 2011, 01:25 PM

nanardxz

February 14th, 2011, 07:42 PM

South Cotabato celebrates Kawayan Festival 2011 which highlights the province's bamboo products starting tomorrow, February 15, 2011. Check out the calendar of events below.

Read more: Kawayan Festival 2011 Schedule ~ South Cotabato Tambayan Online Mag http://magazine.southcotabato.org/2011/02/kawayan-festival-2011-schedule.html#ixzz1DxaNBUbM

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7566/kawayanfestival2528smal.jpg

Fahdingding

February 15th, 2011, 12:13 AM

good new na naman.. dame na bank dito gensan... palatandaan na marami ang mayaman...

Murag nangita ra man sila mga prospective employees wui...
It is indicated NOWHERE... kung mag tukod ba sila ug branch diri GENSAN! :bash:

Tambutsoo

February 15th, 2011, 02:00 AM

SunCity Suites.. latest gimmick area in Gensan.. Thanks po sa picture.. Nice one!

Thnx so much TAMS! GANDA!
Very clear masyado ang RESOLUTION ng cam mo...
for sure HIGH END yan...

Go go go Bro TAMS... more pics of GENSAN...

thanks :)

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Fraulein

February 15th, 2011, 09:31 AM

^^naalala ko yang Rai Rai Ken sa may Rob Place Gen San. Diyan kami kumain ng mga kamag-anak ko... :)

Fahdingding

February 15th, 2011, 10:48 AM

thanks :)

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/2203/img4477k.jpg

Wow! Nice one TAMS..
keep it coming BRO...
I think you're supplanting NJ as our "official photographer" :lol: (joke lang NJ)
Go Go Go...

More pics of GENSAN bro!

Fahdingding

February 15th, 2011, 11:48 AM

Nuclear may not be best option for Vis-Min — Aboitiz (http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/28055-Nuclear-may-not-be-best-option-for-Vis-Min-8212;-Aboitiz.html)
Monday, February 14. 2011

MANILA — Nuclear power project may not be "feasible" to address the power needs of Mindanao and the Visayas.

Aboitiz Power Corp. president and chief executive officer Erramon Aboitiz said demand is not enough in the two regions to support construction of nuclear power facilities.

Nuclear power projects usually range from 600 megawatts and up.

"It's very hard to build it in Mindanao, even Visayas. You put 600 megawatts in Mindanao, 600MW is small, you have to build 1,000, 1,500MW for nuclear. How can you put it in Mindanao when the whole Mindanao peak load is 1,300 MW?," Aboitiz said.

He said nuclear power projects will take time to build.

Mindanao is already expected to suffer brownouts this summer. Mindanao's generation mix are primarily hydro facilities.

The Aboitiz Group is planning to construct a new coal facility in Davao with a capacity of 300 MW.

He said nuclear projects are feasible to build only in Luzon but it may affect the natural gas-fired projects from the Malampaya field in Palawan.

Aboitiz said nuclear projects are also expensive to build at around US$ 6 million to US$ 8 million per MW while coal is only US$ 2 million per MW.

Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras has expressed willingness to study nuclear power development in the Philippines although the government has already thumbed down the revival of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.

The government has already identified more than 10 potential sites for the country's first nuclear power plant.

These areas are Piacan Point in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte; Cauit Point in Siocon, Zamboanga del Norte and General Santos, Sarangani as prospective nuclear sites in Mindanao.

Possible areas in Luzon are Mapalan Point in Morong, Bataan; San Juan, Batangas, Padre Burgos, Quezon; Port Irene/Matara Point and Rakat HIll in Cagayan.

Possible sites for a nuclear facility in the Visayas are Tagbarungis, Inagauwan in Southwest of Puerto Princesa and Concepcion, Tanabag in Northeast Puerto Princesa; Cansilan Point, Bayawan in Negros Oriental; Baluangan, Cawayan, Negros Oriental. (PNA)

DCT/LDV/ASF/rsm

:wtf: