ahak gyud ning pulitika...

...as for those urban poor affected by Ciudad, why wont the government just give them incentives to relocate out of the city and into the provinces, IMO, they could be much productive there rather than staying in the city and stagnate...

...ambisyosa pud aning manang sonya, nagdahum pud ni siya na naay mo-supporta niya...kung naa pa lang ko sa PB, mo-file gyud ko ug resolution declaring sonya o, and all the proponents of the sugbuak as persona non grata in cebu, and disowning them as not being true cebuanos...(hinoon, di man gyud cebuano si sonya o, cebuana man siya...)

Mga bai, unsang resort diay kanang itukud near Maribago Bluewaters? Ang katong Korean-owned ba or the Filipino-owned one??

@Pirena

I hope someone would invest on something like this. Anyhow, I guess Winland Towers is starting the trend. :okay:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/masshousing01.jpg



By the way, the maximum posts per thread has been increased to 550 right? So I guess it's not yet ripe to make a new Cebu thread.

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Mga bai, unsang resort diay kanang itukud near Maribago Bluewaters? Ang katong Korean-owned ba or the Filipino-owned one??

IMPERIAL PALACE HOTEL, RESORT & WATERPARK

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Sun.Star
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Projects lined up for UPVCC

IN ITS thrust to develop its regional campuses, the University of the Philippines (UP) has chosen to prioritize its Cebu campus.

“Cebu is a center and we’d like to contribute to the development of the region through the college. Because Cebu has the potential to grow academically and economically, then we allocate resources,” said UP president Emerlinda Roman.

The National Government has allotted some P4 billion for the UP system.

Roman said a big chunk of the budget will be spent developing the regional campuses.

Apart from additional infrastructure, Roman said there is also a need to improve the college’s academic offerings.

“What we like is a system where universities are unequal only in age, size, experience but the quality of faculty, students and academic program is the same,” she said during the launching of the UP Cebu Centennial projects at the UP in the Visayas Cebu College (UPVCC) in Lahug, Cebu City.

Alternatives

She said the development of regional campuses like Cebu, Iloilo and Tacloban will provide students with “good alternatives” other than UP Diliman, Manila or Los Baños.

“We have long been neglected. It’s time to turn things around,” said Dr. Enrique Avila, dean of UPVCC.

Avila said developing the Cebu campus will contribute to the development of Central Visayas.

“This is our chance to deliver the services demanded from us for the benefit of the local community and Cebu’s growing economy,” he added.

Improvements

UPVCC, which will celebrate its centennial by 2018, has outlined several Centennial projects including improvements in infrastructure and intensifying its current academic programs.

The Centennial projects include annotated heritage maps of 47 municipalities and five component cities of Cebu, establishment of the UPVCC botanical garden, an information technology (IT) incubation park, IT resource upgrading, revival of the UP Cebu data link, revival and the UP Cebu journal, among others.

A drafting of a campus renewal plan, which is estimated to cost some P250 million, was also planned.

Renewal

The campus renewal plan involves the renovation of the administration, undergraduate, high school and arts and science buildings, the library and dormitories.

The UPVCC also plans to construct a seven- to 10-story graduate studies building, facilities on product design and communications, faculty dorm, gymnasium, grandstand, soccer field, campus hotel or shopping center and student and faculty housing.

Avila said the campus renewal plan will rely heavily on funding from the private and public sectors, apart from the university’s own budget.

While UP is yet to identify the exact budget needed for the implementation of UP Cebu’s Centennial projects, Roman is optimistic “money will soon start pouring in” from both public and private sectors.

Sun.Star
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Firm seeks Capitol OK of Cordova golf course

THE company that wants to undertake a reclamation project and put up a golf course in Cordova town submitted its letter of intent to the Cebu Provincial Government yesterday, said Cordova Mayor Arleigh Sitoy.

“I endorsed the project provided that they comply with all the requirements,” Sitoy said.

Provincial Board Member Victor Maambong, chairman environment committee, agrees with Sitoy.

For as long as the project is socially acceptable to the barangay and Cordova municipality, Maambong said it will be easy for the Capitol to approve it.

But Vice Mayor Danilo Sinugbuhan and his seven councilors are questioning the project because they were not consulted. Neither was the community, they said.

They are also worried of the project’s detrimental effect on the fishing grounds of the barangays where it will be built.

Generate jobs

But the mayor’s father, Adelino Sitoy, said he is sure that the people will welcome the project since it will generate more jobs.

He said there are no more fish in the area and the last fisherman was their grandfather Bruno Baguio, who is also Sinugbuhan’s grandfather.

The mayor is supporting his father’s bid to run for mayor in the May 14 elections Sinugbuhan, who has the seven incumbent councilors included in his ticket.

Philippine BXT Corp. will build a 58.3-hectare golf course in Barangay Gabi. The succeeding phases of the project will extend to Barangay Alegria, as it will occupy a total of 152 hectares and will be worth P3 billion, said Sinugbuhan.

The mayor told Sun.Star Cebu that he got the company’s assurance that all the issues and concern of the community will be addressed.

“It’s mandatory that people should be consulted,” Maambong said, adding that the project “must first win the hearts” of the barangay and the approval of the council before it goes to Capitol.

In case the barangay rejects the project while the Municipal Souncil favors it, Maambong said the Province will have the last say.

The elder Sitoy, who lives in Gabi, is confident that the project will prevail if they will allow barangay residents to vote for or against the golf course.

He said that at most 500 people will be employed by the golf course once it is fully operational.

He said most of Gabi residents are professionals.

But Sinugbuhan said Adelino cannot deny the findings of the 2004 Comprehensive Municipal Profile, which found that one in every 47 percent of the total households in Gabi depend on the sea either by fishing or gathering sea products.

Surprised

He also said it is still speculative that the project will employ 500 people.

Municipal Councilor Jonathan Gairanod is also surprised why the Sitoys are so concerned about the project.

He said their questions are directed at BXT but the Sitoys are the ones answering.

The project, an eight-hole golf community development project, with Bruce Chiongbian as the proponent, was granted a development permit last June 13, 2006 by the mayor. But Sitoy denied this.

The documents further revealed that last October the Gabi Barangay Council, presided by Captain Imelda Sitoy, whose husband is the uncle of the mayor, passed a barangay resolution endorsing the golf course and a retirement village project.

In an earlier interview, the mayor admitted knowing about the project but pointed out that no formal “intent” passed through his office for approval or endorsement, except yesterday when a formal intent was sent to the governor. (OCP)

Mayor Osmeña bothered by Governor Garcia's 'stand'

By Jhunnex Napallacan
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 08:20am (Mla time) 02/19/2007

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña on Sunday admitted being bothered by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia's statement over the city's decision to impose a moratorium on issuing a development permit for a project of the province along Gov. Cuenco Avenue in Banilad, Cebu City.

Governor Garcia admitted being "hurt" by the city government's decision, and assured a proper response in due time.

"Watch me," she said.

"Of course, I'm bothered. But we have been nice to her, we have been patient to her, nangayo ang konseho og pasaylo kay na-hurt kono siya, ang nagawas diay may lain silang agenda (The council has apologized because she said she was hurt. It turns out they have another agenda)," Osmeña said, referring to the province's change in position over a land swap proposal with the city where about 5,000 urban poor families would stand to benefit.

The mayor said he was just being civil when he was seen shaking the hand of the governor during the proclamation rally of the administration's Team Unity at the New Cebu Coliseum on Saturday.

They did not talk, he said. He also would not know what to say to her if ever they would meet, Osmeña said.

Asked if his working relationship with the governor remained the same, Osmeña said, "I'm hoping."

Osmeña earlier said he would not pursue any negotiations with the Cebu provincial government if provincial officials continued to insist on their demand for a "value for value" as a condition in the land swap proposal.

The Cebu City Council passed a resolution on Wednesday to freeze the development of "Ciudad," an upscale development at the former location of Cebu International School.

The councilors said they were fearful about the project's impact on "traffic" in the area.

Provincial Board Member Victor Maambong described the move as akin to blackmail.

Maambong said he planned to pass a resolution today to ask the City Council to reconsider its decision "because it is very inappropriate."

Osmeña and some city councilors have accused the provincial board of changing the "rules of the game" in the land swap proposal.

While they previously agreed to allow the city to own 3.2 hectares of lots now occupied by about 5,000 urban poor families in exchange for a 3-hectare city-owned property at the North Reclamation Area, the Capitol now wants the city to give the province real properties worth P3.2 billion, the alleged value of the Capitol lots in question.

Osmeña said the province's new demand is "atrocious." Citing the city's annual budget of P2 billion, he said he could not possibly find a way to raise P3 billion.

"It's not even for the city. It's for the urban poor," he said.

Whatever the move of the provincial government, Osmeña said he would do everything to protect the interests of the affected families.

"Sama sa usa ka amahan, kung imong makita ang imong mga anak nga na-threatened, (Like a father, if you see your children being threatened) you will do what you can to defend them. It's a matter of protecting my constituents," he said.

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Ex-senator Osmeña to revive Sugbuak if he wins


Cebu Daily News
Last updated 08:25am (Mla time) 02/19/2007

Former senator John "Sonny" Osmeña said Sunday he was not threatened by calls of both Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña not to support those who favor the creation of new provinces in Cebu.

Sonny, a former ally of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and now a senatorial candidate under the United Opposition (UNO), said the administration's Team Unity lineup "will not have the majority they allegedly got in Cebu (just like) in 2004."

Garcia, head of the local party One Cebu, announced that they would only support those senatorial candidates who would go against "Sugbuak," a term used to describe the plan to divide Cebu into four provinces.

Sonny, one of those who conceptualized the creation of new provinces in Cebu, earlier said he would still support Sugbuak when elected senator.

In the meantime, Sonny said the opposition would put up a complete slate in the province.

"The United Opposition will field a complete provincial slate and congressional candidates in all the congressional districts in Cebu," Sonny said, firming up his stance that the administration would no longer get majority of the Cebu vote.

The former senator, however, refused to reveal the identities of the candidates.

"The (deadline for the) filing (of certificates of candidacies) is still far; it is still a month away," he said.

Among congressional candidates in Cebu province's six districts, only former congressman Sol Abines publicly announced his candidacy for a congressional seat representing the second district under the UNO.

He will face the governor's father, Pablo Garcia, who has announced his plan to run for 2nd district congressman.

The opposition has not announced its official candidate for governor who will face Garcia in the May elections. There have been talks about fielding Sonny's allies such as Antonio Yapha and Clavel Asas-Martinez, outgoing representatives of the 3rd and 4th districts. But none has so far confirmed any intention to run for governor.
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Bizman says demand for pork in Cebu huge

By Wilfredo Rodolfo III
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 09:06am (Mla time) 02/19/2007

Processed pork being served in most dinner tables in Cebu is not just from local farm pigs. Some come from French, Canadian and German pigs.

According to Virginia Food Inc. president Felix O. Tiukinhoy Jr., the household demand for pork in Cebu is so huge that local piggery farms have their hands full feeding the domestic supply.

"We only use certain parts of the pig for meat materials. We don't have use for legs or heads. We require mostly pork bellies and pork fat, which local suppliers cannot fully supply," he said.

That is why hotdogs, bacon, hams and even corned beef materials are imported.

Meat materials are imported by container loads and processed in state-of-the-art meat processing plants such as Virginia Food's plant located in Compostela Town.

"We can say the quality of processed meat here is of the highest standards," said Tiukinhoy, who is also an eighth time president of the Philippine Association of Meat Processors Inc. (PAMPI).

Europe and North America are currently the best sources of meat because of their high health and safety standards, since some Asian countries have been banned due to disease outbreaks and other health safety concerns.

Beginnings
Virginia Food started as a small agricultural-based business, which got into piggery operations, Tiukinhoy said. In 1968, the company integrated to the meat processing business and has made their mark since.

"Our commitment is to continually develop and offer quality products that meet and exceed customer needs. This commitment to quality and productivity is collectively 'owned' by all employees," Tiukinhoy said.

At present, the company employs over 300 workers. Its plant in Compostela alone can manufacture 30 metric tons or 10,000 hotdogs in a day at full capacity.

Its Winner and Champion hotdogs hold significant market shares as well as its El Rancho Corned Beef brand, among others.

During the months of September to December when demand for all meat products approximately double, the company works on double shifts and its ham production line produces over 50 metric tons.

Although Tiukinhoy admits the meat processing industry is growing exponentially, thanks to Filipinos' appetite and penchant for feast and celebrations, the market is still dominated by the major players based in Metro Manila.

He said, however, Cebu-based processors like Virginia, King's Quality Food and Sunpride have a strong foothold in the retail markets in Visayas and Mindanao.

"Our marketing strategy is guerrilla warfare. Our promotional activities are geared directly to our customers making our products available for them in time," he said.

But as with any other industry, the market is beset by stiff competition so that any increase in price will significantly affect sales volume.

"The Filipinos are the hardest to please. They want a product of the highest quality at the lowest possible price. That is why our company and the industry are always on their toes," Tiukinhoy said.
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Citom board opposes flyover for Banilad until it sees plans

THE Citom board is objecting to the construction of the flyover at the intersection of Gov. Cuenco Ave. and A.S. Fortuna St., Banilad, Cebu City until the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will present requisites such as project plans.

Citom Executive Director Arnel Tancinco made the statement after businessman Earl Kokseng asked him what they are going to do with the traffic in the area once the flyover, which they are opposing, is already there.

Kokseng said the government authorities should make a clarification before moving ahead with the project because Citom announced that it will not make a traffic plan because they don’t want to take sides, while DPWH says that they want to do it because based on their studies, it can be done.

“What will happen if the P126-million flyover is finished and Citom will say it cannot be because businessmen and property owners around it are buried and cannot bring their vehicles out of their establishments and residences?” Kokseng said.

Concerns

Tancinco said that during their Citom Board meeting, some members said that if they will make a traffic scheme, it might give the impression that they are supporting the flyover project.

“Some suggest that we will prepare the traffic plan if the flyover is completed”, Tancinco said, explaining that in most intersection flyover, the traffic signals itself will have different “personalities.”

“I am not in-charge to that program (traffic signals) but these might be things that should not be done before the construction of a flyover,” Tancinco said.

Joe Abellana of El Dorado Subdivision Homeowners Association Inc. said that if the flyover will push through, they cannot anymore make a left turn to their place if their vehicles are coming from Talamban.

Those transacting business with the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, which is also inside the subdivision, are also affected if they are coming from Talamban.

“We are not recommending the flyover. We wanted to see its plans. We do not have any statistical data that can prove that a flyover can solve the traffic problem as much as this, as much as that,” Tancinco said.

He said rerouting can be done at the Gov. Cuenco Avenue and A.S. Fortuna intersection to decongest the traffic but it might not be the solution for next month or the next year.

Tancinco also denied media reports that Citom is supporting the flyover.

“The only thing I told you (businessmen) is that if there will be a flyover, we will always regulate the crossing of vehicles in the approach of the flyover,” Tancinco said. (EOB)
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CCCI embarks on pro-poor tourism

By Minerva BC ******

Cebu City (20 February) -- The Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) launched recently its pro-poor tourism project in support to President Arroyo’s poverty alleviation program.

Dubbed as PROPEL or Promoting Regional Opportunities for Enterprise and Livelihood Development, this tourism project aims to assist communities in Cebu City specifically those in barangays Sto. Nino, Pari-an, Ermita ans San Roque. It also encourages the residents to develop products and services that can improve their livelihood and micro-entrepreneurship in the barangays.

According to a CCCI press release, critical components of the project include capacity building to equip the community with the necessary knowledge and skills essential to the implementation of the project; and networking for the strengthening of business relationships with other stakeholders as well as to facilitate visibility in the tourism industry.

CCCI serves as the bridge between the barangays and the business sector in the promotion of heritage tourism and at the same time, the Chamber shall also assist the barangay LGUs to come up with a local cultural and heritage policy to raise awareness on Cebu’s historical legacy.

In similar developments, the Arroyo administration continues to focus on making sure that politics does not get in the way of the country’s economic growth as the campaign for the May polls is heating up.

The administration is calling on the opposition candidates to bring their campaign into a higher level of professionalism and dignity so as not to hurt the economy but to help it grow. The govern


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i just read the new rules and grabe na ka stricto ha... murag wa nay freedom... pwede pa ni akong gibuhat dba kay naa pa may grace period? hehe.

para dili ot... I really wish that all political conflicts will be resolved with a win-win outcome for both parties. In the end, the city and the province are going to benefit much from this. Not to mention too that the affected residents will also be dealt with according to their needs and to the city/province's needs.

^ Re: Rules, we'll get used to it. After all, when I first joined here 2 years ago, it was like that and it just went softer and softer. ;)

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Hmm, are there restrictions disallowing people to paste campaign materials on the new lampposts? I hope so.

^^ This is really quite intimidating...

>> Sa Vismin.com nalang ta oi...

Anyway, the news about the demand for pork is weird. I thought it was the demand for Pork Barrel.

^ Trust me, you'll get used to it. We're ready to get a lot of flak for this, but it's for the better ;) On a side note, if you'd like to promote a mass exodus, please do so in PM because advertising isn't allowed :)

Re: News about Pork, yeah, at first glance I thought it was about pork barrel but when I read through it, literal na pork pala :)

^^

@J-pol


Exactly, it looks like the province and city are going on a head to head collision. This is bad for investors, tsk tsk tsk...

On the other hand, Capitol should have just considered the 3 hectare property in North Reclamation Area. As what I've said before, NRA has got wider roads and avenues. They could then dispose it to businessmen and this would surely boost the development of NRA.

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Really? So the article was about pork as in pig meat? haha. I didn't spend time reading the article coz i was quite sure it was the same pork barrel trash. haha.

Re the rules... Yes, we'll all eventually get used to it but I don't see any reason for restricting the languages to english and tagalog only. It's also unfair for people who have a hard time expressing themselves in a foreign language or in a "national language." I myself am having a hard time, as compared to speaking mixed languages, which was readily convenient.

^^

@J-pol


Exactly, it looks like the province and city are going on a head to head collision. This is bad for investors, tsk tsk tsk...

On the other hand, Capitol should have just considered the 3 hectare property in North Reclamation Area. As what I've said before, NRA has got wider roads and avenues. They could then dispose it to businessmen and this would surely boost the development of NRA.

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Yeah, it (Ciudad) would really complement the area if it was built at the NRA because SM was not targetting the upscale market so the gaps would get filled and the development will gracefully enter :yes:

Nuh-uh... I don't think that placing Ciudad near SM and Boardwalk will be a good idea. SRP IMHO is the best location for the project.

@arnold_carl, I also agree about the plan for the province to take the 3 hectare land in north reclamation area. But I guess they chose the lot in Banilad because it belongs to Cebu City. City pride aside, I really think that a Ciudad mall in NRA would be better. But you know what, I also think the NRA will be congested with people considering that 3 malls will be sharing that area. It would have been better if they built the Ciudad in SRP. haha:)

HIROBO CUP ASIA 2007
April 13 - 15 2007
Cebu, Philippines

here's the link (http://www.hirobocup.com/)

^^ Actually, the real reason why there is a tie-up between the pork with the prok barrel is with Sugbuak. Kahibalo ko nga kining balaora magdugang lang sa kapait sa IRA slash sa tibuok probinsya. I bet these politicians especially John O, should think; he will not get the vote he deserves from Cebuanos. Greed will be the name of the game of Sugbuak, considering that Cebu is growing leaps and bounds.

HIROBO CUP ASIA 2007
April 13 - 15 2007
Cebu, Philippines

here's the link (http://www.hirobocup.com/)

Who hosted last year's?

Who hosted last year's?

here -> http://www.hirobocup.com/past_hirobo_cups.htm#2006

...hindi lang buong probinsya ng Cebu ang magsuffer sa IRA nga ma-slash kung mabuak ang Cebu, it's all over local government of the philippines!

Just a repost....

Gaisano real estate arm shifts ventures
to industrial projects

From building mostly residential projects in Cebu, the Metro Gaisano Group is now putting its investments on industrial projects, through the establishment of a 6-hectare I.T. (Information Technology) Park at the Mandaue North Reclamation Area.

Vicsal Development Corporation, the umbrella company that operates several businesses of the Metro Gaisano group, has commissioned its real estate development company Taft Property Venture Development Corporation (TPVDC), to build the cyber park in Mandaue City that will be partially completed this April.

Vicsal Development Corporation president Jack Gaisano said that the IT Park, called “Taft IT Zone” has already got a registration from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), and is waiting for the Presidential proclamation.

Once given the Presidential Proclamation, the Gaisano-operated IT Park will be the second IT Park in Cebu.

According to Gaisano, his company is currently constructing 3-module IT buildings at the Park, and is expected to be completed and ready for occupancy next month.

Each module has over 1,000 square-meter floor size, and is designed for IT-related operations, such as call centers, and other Business Process Outsourcing (BPO).

Currently, Gaisano said they are talking with six multinational call center firms which expressed interest to locate at the Park, all have facilities in Metro Manila.
“We're going to lease buildings for the locators, especially the call center firms, “ Gaisano said in an interview recently.

Last year, the TPVDC opened its commercial building facility at the Cebu Business Park, which is now the location where the Cebu headquarters of Hong Kong Shanghai Bank Corporation (HSBC) is located.

According to Gaisano, BPO investments as the fast growing sunrise industry should be complimented by the developers such as providing infrastructure for them to further decide to go to Cebu, and provide jobs to Cebuanos, and employable population from the rest of Visayas and Mindanao areas.

This project is situated at the F.F Cruz developed property at the Mandaue North Reclamation Area.

Gaisano's TPVDC is one of the largest residential developers in Cebu, now it diversified its focus and put up their investments into industrial projects, amid Cebu's lack of building infrastructure to house the growing IT-related investments.

Ehda M. Dagooc., The Freeman

here -> http://www.hirobocup.com/past_hirobo_cups.htm#2006

Cool, it's the first time the Philippines is hosting one and where else but Cebu :kiss:

^^yup, 1st time that our country will host.... and it will be held, where else?

Just a repost....

Gaisano real estate arm shifts ventures
to industrial projects



I really don't have an idea where this project is located? It's in NRA right? And how are its surrounding areas?

I really don't have an idea where this project is located? It's in NRA right? And how are its surrounding areas?

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Facilities

The Park will provide world class infrastructure and facilities, such as:

Telecommunications
• 3 Major Fiber Optic Telecom Providers

Power Supply
• Underground power cables, high voltage switch gears and transformers
using 23 kv lines connected to 2 main power grids
• 23 kv, 3-phase underground power supply
• Pad-mounted switch gears and a substation

Sewage
• Centralized sewage treatment plant provided


Water
• Two (2) back-up water deep wells to complement local water supply
with a capacity of 25-30 cu.m./minute each


Road Network and Drainage System
• Main - 30m RROW · Secondary - 24m RROW

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The Taft IT Zone building rests on a 6-hectare lot located at North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City Cebu. Its strategic location allows easy access to the local seaport (10 mins.) and Mactan International Airport (15 mins.). World class hotels and breathtaking beaches, golf courses, shopping complexes are only minutes away from the zone.

Taft IT Zone is an ideal facility for locators in the information technology; Software Development, Content Development, Hardware Design, Research and Development Services, Computer-based Support Services, Telecommunications and the like.

The First Phase of the building structure covers a total floor area of 5,350 square meters. The site development plan incorporates a green architecture approach wherein sustainable design elements create an atmosphere ideal to its occupants.
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The building design also projects an atmosphere that is conducive to business and work. Design elements such as flag poles for corporate flags/banners, space for signage per module, decorative entrances and high glass window curtains enhance the corporate character of the building.


Taft IT Zone is recently registered and accredited with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority Taft IT Zone offers special incentives for businesses ready to locate in it.
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Taft IT Zone is under the wing of Taft Property Venture Development Corporation. Its extensive background in business, warm, hospitable and competent staff will help you get started in Taft IT Zone.

At Taft IT Zone, we make business pleasurable for you.

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^^ Hirobo Cup 2007 .....hotel & restaurant sector benefit a lot from this event ...i hope Cebu Visitors & Conventions Bureau will bring in more international events/activities to Cebu ...

upcoming big events:

ASEAN TOURISM CONGRESS
Venue: Cebu International Convention Center
Date: June 14 - 15, 2007


ICT 2007 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
Venue: Cebu International Convention Center & Shangri-la Mactan
Date: June 26 - 28, 2007


source: MakeItCebu (http://www.cebu-online.com/makeitcebu/#)

...talking about IT

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iCatchIT Evolves from BPO to KPO Services

NewswireToday
Cebu, Philippines
02/20/2007

iCatchIT initiates Knowledge Process Outsourcing services – progressing from BPO outsourcing services to knowledge-intensive offshore outsourcing of Accounting, Sales and Marketing, and Software Development.

iCatchIT today formally announced their evolution from being a BPO service provider to the more sophisticated and dynamic KPO. This evolution mirrors what the BPO industry is doing world-wide.

“As usual the industry is roiling with change, and we think this step gives us added-value in the long term,” says CEO Jonathan Corners. KPO, or Knowledge Process Outsourcing, is defined as the outsourcing of knowledge-intensive projects to an expert company. This industry has been emerging in India and is gradually gaining ground in other countries, such as the Philippines. For iCatchIT, this includes Finance and Accounting, Sales and Marketing KPO.

“We are not a contact center, but if you need help with your customer-contact system, CRM, or Sales and Marketing, that’s what we do,” says VP for Public Relations Jerry Corners. “We are quite excited about our services because we are among the first to offer this in Cebu. The Filipino KPO is not yet as popular a destination as the Indian counterpart, but we are catching up rapidly.”

Apart from their BPO service offerings like their One-Source Accounting solutions, Applications Development Outsourcing, and Consulting, they now offer KPO solutions, from finance to Sales and Marketing to clients through their website.

iCatchIT is a KPO company located in Cebu, the Philippines. It has a five year history of both IT and financial solutions for American, and Australian companies, as well as those located in the Middle East and Asia. It is owned and managed by American CEO, Mr. Jonathan Corners.

flickr finds

Tambuli Beach Resort
pic by @shinjiikari
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Cebu Port
pic by @asedyamjr1
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flickr finds

Bantayan Island, Cebu
pics by @markvasquez
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Moalboal, Cebu
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istambay sa i2...
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kita kaayo ang sentinel sa bukid...
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naunsa naman intawn ni ang mga leaders sa Cebu?.. edifice of One Cebu?..
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the authority of the govt. emanates from the people...
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@J-Pol

Oh no, what I meant was that the Cebu Province should have just agreed to the land swap deal. So meaning, they won't be able to develop their property across Grand Con but rather the properties at NRA which the city is offering.

Had the province agreed to the land swap, it would surely boost the development of the NRA (whether they would put a hotel there or a mall).

I didn't mean that the Ciudad Mall will be located at NRA... The Ciudad will still be at Banilad though.

naunsa naman intawn ni ang mga leaders sa Cebu?.. edifice of One Cebu?..
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Where is this?

@J-Pol

Oh no, what I meant was that the Cebu Province should have just agreed to the land swap deal. So meaning, they won't be able to develop their property across Grand Con but rather the properties at NRA which the city is offering.

Had the province agreed to the land swap, it would surely boost the development of the NRA (whether they would put a hotel there or a mall).

I didn't mean that the Ciudad Mall will be located at NRA... The Ciudad will still be at Banilad though.

it's the province fault... naa gud cla agreement sa city...

change of heart?, now they want a value-value deal...

if the province pushes with it's plan to retake all of it's land in the city, around 10,000 families will be affected (face eviction)... (kung mao ni, maayo pa ilubong ang ila ONE CEBU policy) is Cebu City not the capital of the province?

maau bya nga ang province maka.income sa mga lands... pero at the risk of the people of Cebu City? NO WAY!
____________________________________

people make mistakes...

Where is this?

near fuente rotunda... larsian...

it's the province fault... naa gud cla agreement sa city...

change of heart?, now they want a value-value deal...

if the province pushes with it's plan to retake all of it's land in the city, around 10,000 families will be affected (face eviction)... (kung mao ni maayo pa ilubong ang ila ONE CEBU policy) is Cebu City not the capital of the province?

maau bya nga ang province maka.income sa mga lands... pero at the risk of the people of Cebu City? NO WAY!

On the other hand, the province or any other entity should protect and get the maximum value of its assets. Although Cebu City is the capital of the province, it is not part of it administratively and its residents do not vote for provincial officials. Since the owner of the lot is the provincial government, its officials should see to it that the asset (lots) should provide the most benefit to its constituents, and these do not include the residents of Cebu City.

Well, at the end of the day, the most prudent thing for our officials to do is to settle this issue in the most amicable way, a solution that will benefit both parties and, more importantly, the Cebuanos as a whole.

On the other hand, the province or any other entity should protect and get the maximum value of its assets. Although Cebu City is the capital of the province, it is not part of it administratively and its residents do not vote for provincial officials. Since the owner of the lot is the provincial government, its officials should see to it that the asset (lots) should provide the most benefit to its constituents, and these do not include the residents of Cebu City.

Well, at the end of the day, the most prudent thing for our officials to do is to settle this issue in the most amicable way, a solution that will benefit both parties and, more importantly, the Cebuanos as a whole.

is that it?... that Cebu City residents are not constituents of the province?

maau pa ang "boto" (vote) maka.change na ani...

imagine the province without Cebu City?, could they still claim a premier province in the country...

maximizing the assets?... I don't think so... what if the city passes an ordinance not allowing the province to enter the city?, what if the situation worsens?...

fighting fire with fire?.. after the summit?, this?...

ONE CARING AND SHARING COMMUNITY?

OMFG!

Those sunset pics you took at Bantayan Island, especially the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pics, are surreal...no BEYOND SURREAL! WoW! :drool: :eek: :bow: :uh:

Btw, what type and brand of camera do you have? :? I'm thinking you have a Sony 10 mega-pixel camera, based on the quality of you're pics. :D

snack sa mu... gkan sa amu vineyard...
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Unsa mana? Grapes?

Hala, nganong ningturok ug ningtubo manang mga grapes sa inyong vineyard?! :D

Naa ba'y temperature control and/or air-conditioning system and inyong vineyard?

OMFG!

Those sunset pics you took at Bantayan Iisland, especially the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th pics, are surreal...no BEYOND SURREAL! WoW! :drool: :eek: :bow: :uh:

Btw, what type and brand of camera do you have? :? I'm thinking you have a Sony 10 mega-pixel camera, based on the quality of you're pics. :D

...bai, those are not mine....hehehhehe! ...credit goes to @markvasquez of flickr.com ...you can check his works at flickr.com ...log on at flickr.com and search for cebu pics

Hala, nganong ningturok ug ningtubo manang mga grapes sa inyong vineyard?! :D

Naa ba'y temperature control and/or air-conditioning system and inyong vineyard?

wala oe... bugnaw lng sa amoa kay bukid man... nindut xad ug skyline view... hehehe!

view sa Chiong Hua gnha...
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the Cebu Commercial Tower is rising...
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capitol site, winland towers...., Marco Polo and Citlylights Towers sa Bukid...
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Fuente Rotunda...
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is that it?... that Cebu City residents are not constituents of the province?

maau pa ang "boto" (vote) maka.change na ani...

imagine the province without Cebu City?, could they still claim a premier province in the country...

maximizing the assets?... I don't think so... what if the city passes an ordinance not allowing the province to enter the city?, what if the situation worsens?...

fighting fire with fire?.. after the summit?, this?...

ONE CARING AND SHARING COMMUNITY?

In situations like these, there are rules to follow. I'm sure our good officials know these. The fact is, the province (or its constituency) owns the lot which are occupied by squatters (informal settlers). The province has its own prorities and programs for its own contituency. Now the occupants are residents of Cebu City whose needs (like housing) should be taken care of the city government. The people cannot just occupy a land not their own, especially if the owner needs it for the benefit of itself or the people under it.

They (lot occupants) should be assisted by the government which has jurisdiction over them. So the city would have helped them by offering the province another lot in exchange. This was the premise of the land-swap agreement in the first place. It was supposed to be a win-win solution.

I think the bone of contention now is the monetary value involved in the so-called swap. And because, it's election time, the officials have to put their best foot forward, so that mabango sila for their own respective constituents. We should wait after the elections. Loving-loving na uli yan.

In situations like these, there are rules to follow. I'm sure our good officials know these. The fact is, the province (or its constituency) owns the lot which are occupied by squatters (informal settlers). The province has its own prorities and programs for its own contituency. Now the occupants are residents of Cebu City whose needs (like housing) should be taken care of the city government. The people cannot just occupy a land not their own, especially if the owner needs it for the benefit of itself or the people under it.

They (lot occupants) should be assisted by the government which has jurisdiction over them. So the city would have helped them by offering the province another lot in exchange. This was the premise of the land-swap agreement in the first place. It was supposed to be a win-win solution.

I think the bone of contention now is the monetary value involved in the so-called swap. And because, it's election time, the officials have to put their best foot forward, so that mabango sila for their own respective constituents. We should wait after the elections. Loving-loving na uli yan.

politics... tsk2x... bkit pa kasi ganyan ang system...

Nakatilaw na ba ka sa inyuhang grapes? Pareha ra ba ang tilaw niya sa normal green seedless grapes available sa market? Are you selling those grapes in the public market? :?

^^ Daghanang pangutana oi! He:lol:he:lol:

Nakatilaw na ba ka sa inyuhang grapes? Pareha ra ba ang tilaw niya sa normal green seedless grapes available sa market? Are you selling those grapes in the public market? :?

^^ Daghanang pangutana oi! He:lol:he:lol:

nakatilaw na ang SSC-Cebu ana bai... sa Starbucks man to namu g.birahan, ktong naa si Wishbone last December...

naa mi farm sa Vigan bai amu gyud baligya sa manila ang grapes, dri sa Cebu kay display rna sa blay... hehehe...

^^ nice pics bai @rage...

naa mi farm sa Vigan bai amu gyud baligya sa manila ang grapes, dri sa Cebu kay display rna sa blay... hehehe...

Ah...ok.

Pero nganong di man ninyo ibaligya ang inyong grapes dri sa Cebu? Tungod ba tingali nga di kaayo dako ang vineyard ninyo dri kag maong hinungdan nga di mo maka-mass-produce sa mga grapes?

Any info on the Club ultima Tower whats its status? it seems like they stop construction.

JAPANESE MAY POSSIBLY BUILD THEME PARK IN CEBU
The Freeman, 02/20/07 p. 9

Japanese investors are considering putting up a multi-billion peso theme park in the province, and would have to come to a decision which of the three leading cities in metro Cebu would meet the requirements for such a world class recreational area.

Takao Akiyama, Cebu province consultant on investment and promotions in Japan, toured some Japanese businessmen recently to Lapu-Lapu, Mandaue and Talisay.

Akiyama said he has relayed the intention of the businessmen to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Governor Gwendolyn Garcia.

Akiyama said the project would definitely generate jobs for the Cebuanos.

Based on statistics, tourists in general are attracted to theme parks, Akiyama said.

Theme park visitors would be treated to different kinds of high-tech facilities which are now used by similar parks in other countries.

He said that one of the Japanese businessmen, Yoshiuki Kurata, said Cebu has the potential to host a recreational area such as a theme park.

He further said the businessmen are also open for discussion of a possible joint venture with Cebu businessmen.

A theme Park is a modern amusement park, either based on a Central theme or divided into several distinctly themed areas, or “spaces” as it’s often used.

Large resorts, such as Walt Disney World in Florida (United States), house several different theme parks.

Theme parks are permanent facilities that use architecture, signage, and landscaping to help convey the feeling of people in a different place or time.

Since the 1980’s, the theme park industry has become larger than ever before, with everything from large, worldwide type theme parks such as Disneyland and Universal Studios Hollywood to smaller and medium-sized ones.

Any info on the Club ultima Tower whats its status? it seems like they stop construction.

the club ultima is finished already bai... it is fully operational... the 40 storey Crown Regency Hotel beside it is under construction...

Ah...ok.

Pero nganong di man ninyo ibaligya ang inyong grapes dri sa Cebu? Tungod ba tingali nga di kaayo dako ang vineyard ninyo dri kag maong hinungdan nga di mo maka-mass-produce sa mga grapes?

mao jud bai! duha rna ka punoan ang naa namu dri sa Cebu... display ra jud taman... hehehe.

INFLUX OF KOREANS IMPEDES JAPANESE RE-ENTRY TO CEBU
The Freeman, 02/20/07 p. 21

While the influx of Korean tourists continues to flood Cebu, such development has however affected the re-entry of Japanese tourists here due to the shortage of accommodation.

Apparently, Korean bookings are arranged through pre-paid scheme, while Japanese are used to paying bills after their stay, said Department of Tourism (DOT-7) regional director Patria Aurora Roa.

She said Cebu can no longer confirm room accommodation for some Japanese travelers, because most of the rooms are already given to Koreans.

However, Roa said the interest of Japanese tourists to re-consider Cebu as destination has improved in the recent years, but the problem is the accommodation facilities.

In fact, nationally, the Philippines had reportedly lost about 500,000 Japanese tourists because of room shortage problem.

“The interest of Japanese nationals to come to the Philippines, particularly Cebu is there, but then again, we don’t have enough rooms,” Roa said.

Based on the DOT-7 record, there were a total of 124,885 Japanese nationals visited the Central Visayas region in 2006, far lesser than the 173,721 Koreans arrived in the region in the same year.

In terms of growth, Korean arrival to the region increased by 15.17 percent from 2005 to 2006, while Japanese tourists only improved by 4.55 percent in the same period.

According to Roa, Cebu need not to spend for marketing campaign in Korea, as they come on their own, even without massive marketing blitz in their country.

Because of this, Roa said DOT-7 has focused its marketing campaigns to other emerging markets, like Chinese and Russia, including Japan.

Hopefully, she said Cebu could increase its room accommodation facilities. Now, it has only a little less than 10,000 room available province-wide.

Last year, there were only 7,984 Chinese visited the region, but a slight improvement from 5,555 Chinese arrived to Cebu in the year 2005.

The top 10 market include: Korea, Japan, USA, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Australia, United Kingdom, China, and Canada.

In terms of growth, arrivals from Taiwan posted the highest percentage from the arrival figure in 2005, compared to 2006.

From a total of 11,396 Taiwanese visited the region in 2005, the figure jumped to 16,199 last year.

Other markets that showed high growth in one-on-one year comparison include: China (43 percent), Australia (30.57 percent), USA (29.48 percent), and Canada (26.79 percent).

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^^ who among u guys will be watching this event? for us not in cebu, were hoping that abs/anc will air it live or delayed telecast, ok na lang....

motanaw ko div..

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from ngkhai.net

^^ nothing special lagi sa talisay city hall... just the usual government edifice... mura syag public school building... lolz!

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from ngkhai.net

Saw this poster in Old Iloilo Aiport

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Fuente maybe in the late 80's or early 90's.

^^ exactly berns, late 80s or early 90s... i still remmber that SONY billboard, i donnu if its still there up to now? murag wala naman...

Theme Park in CEBU

I hope that this ambitious project will push through. This will not only cater the Cebuanos and foreign tourists but also the Visayas and Mindanao market.

flickr finds

CAR-CAR City's SHOE INDUSTRY
pics by @doctian
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CAR-CAR City's Delicacies
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reaction to slimer's post below:
yes and tomas will just be so envy about this!!!

Boardwalk Mall update (no pics though)

They are now putting up walls on some potions and probably this will be done in a few months :) )
After some delays, it's already shaping up. I will definitely go there during there opening... soon...:banana:

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^^ nice pics there marv esp the second one... very nice angle!

flickr finds

Cebu in different perspective - taken at the top of PLDT Building - N.Bacalso Ave.
pics by @alect626
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flickr finds

entering BOLJOON, Cebu
pic by @coolwaterworks
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^^ oh my, can't believe it! you found this pic diehard! sh*t, ive been looking for a pic of this part of boljoon and found nothing... ka kugihan jud nimo bai oi!

Mandaue City College

Just saw today a rendering of Mandaue City College set-up in its proposed site.

Here:

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wow! boljoon is nice! i have to be there one day!

flickr finds

Cebu City - a view from Mactan
pic by @finepixd40
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^^ bai @div, basta for Cebu mokugi gyud ko...hehehe..

^^ same here... but i don't like what's happening now in cebu politics... im afraid that this might discourage investors...

^^ basta bai, there's always a light at the end of the tunnel...let's just be optimistic for Cebu...

gud evenin' ssc cebu!.. anyway, we don't have to wori about politics ryt now. coz after elections, everything will hopefully be alright.., wat we should wori ryt now is the amusement park, whether or not it will push through.. ahehe :D

flickr finds

PAG-IBIG Tower @ CBP
pic by @[schmuck]
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Bigfoot's very own BIGBUCKS COFFEE
pic by @anussarapan
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Cebu City - view from Taoist Temple
pic by @leylander
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Hello! Have any of you guys any updates on that International Film School on Mactan Island? Any pics? I'll surely appreciate any and all updates. Thank you.

SRP - a view from PLDT Building in N. Bacalso Avenue
pic by @alect626 of flickr.com
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here.. visit this site: http://www.study-film.com/
bigfoot is currently finalizing the deal with mayor tom to expand its soundstages in SRP, so in the future, there'll be two branches, one in mactan, and the other in SRP.. :)

^^ bai @dexter, operational na IAFTV since last year pa...you can check out
www.iaftv.com, for more info...

...bai @dexter...here are some pics

http://www.study-film.com/header_pics/campus.jpg


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one of my hobby is reading newspaper... i used to love reading news about politics (that's the first page i read)... but each time i read about the political state of our country... my brain and heart aches... now i dont even browse about politics... i only read business and sports news... we should try to concentrate on business not politics... business reforms can reform politics...

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'BOOM BOOM' HAS A NEW OPPONENT!


Emerging ring sensation Rey “Boom Boom” Bautista has a new opponent lined up for his battle for the vacant WBO super bantamweight title after Latino champion Feider Viloria was not allowed to board a plane for Manila via Amsterdam from Bogota, Colombia because he didn’t have a transit visa according to promoter Sammy Gello-ani.

After lengthy and frantic overseas calls to Golden Boy Promotions international matchmaker Sampson Lewkowicz, Gello-ani disclosed that they had picked Marino Montiel Gonzalez as replacement.

A former light flyweight Gello-ani said Gonzalez is now a regular bantamweight and that the WBO had approved the title fight between Bautista who is ranked No.1 and Gonzalez.

According to boxrec.com Gonzalez has a record of 29-8 with 15 knockouts although he is listed as a 25 year old light flyweight nicknamed “Zaino.” He is trained by Jose Marino Montiel Almada.


By Ronnie Nathanielsz
PhilBoxing.com
20 Feb 2007

college of architecture and fine arts [university of san carlos - tc]


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cooL taLaga ang CAFA BuiLding. Ahehehe... Dyan kami tumatambay minsan sa Library ng CAFA, nung d pa aircon ang library sa Engg. hehe

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just across the CICC...

real nice...

^^ kami kay sa library jud mi matulog.. hehe

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ako mga classmates walay lingaw sa cafa library.. :D

higda2x sad mi diha sa una bai.. pero sitsitan mi pag nakatulog mi.. hehe

Sun.Star
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Bigfoot, Cebu City ink pact for SRP lot lease

AN international company that is involved in several ventures will soon find a home at the South Road Properties (SRP).

Bigfoot Global Solutions signed yesterday a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Cebu City Government in relation to
its plan to lease a two-hectare property at the SRP.

Cebu Investments Promotions Center (CIPC) executive director Joel Mari Yu said Bigfoot is preparing for the expansion of its International Academy of Film and Television at the 300-hectare SRP property.

Yu said in an interview that once Bigfoot will start construction, the company will be the first locator at the SRP.

He said the MOA signed between Bigfoot Global Solutions and the City Government, which is the developer of SRP, grants the private firm a 25-year lease term on the property. Bigfoot has the option to renew the contract.

Bigfoot is expected to pay an advance payment of P28 million within five years.

At a monthly lease rate of $40 centavos per square meter, the City Government is expected to earn about P400,000 a month or nearly P5 million a year from the agreement, Yu said.

Aside from the lease agreement on the SRP property, Bigfoot and City Hall are also finalizing the sale of a 16-hectare parcel of land, which is meant for integrated development, near Pond F of the SRP.

The project will be used for a state-of-the-art movie studio with sound stage, said Yu.

He said that part of the Film and Television Academy expansion is the construction of a sound stage facility, which will be another first in Cebu.

In an earlier interview, Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña described the move of Bigfoot to located at SRP as a “more exciting development.”

The Bigfoot project will reportedly include a mega yacht club, a five-star hotel, and an all-in-one leisure and commercial facility that will be a first of its kind in Cebu.

According to Osmeña, because of SRP’s strategic location as a “gateway to the South,” many investors are now eyeing the SRP as a feasible site to do business.

Aside from Bigfoot, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) had expressed interest in the SRP. Earlier this month, SMPHI bared plans to construct two additional shopping centers in the province.

Other investors that had shown interest in the SRP are: the Filinvest group, which plans to build a commercial complex; Cebutainer Systems Corp., a Singaporean company that will need 20 hectares; Taiwanese firm Paul Yu Group of Companies; JY Construction; Arcenas Group; Pakna-an Central Development Corp., Mactan Rock Industries Corp., King Group of Companies; and the University of Cebu. (MMM)

Sun.Star
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Waterfront mulls G Hotel in Cebu

TO address the need for more hotel rooms in the province, a Filipino hotel chain operator is eyeing to build a branch of its G Hotel in Manila in Cebu within the next two years.

Waterfront Airport Hotel and Casino (WAHC) sales and marketing manager Shelly Arciaga said Gatchalian-led Waterfront Philippines Inc. (WPI) is looking at the development of five or six hotels under the G Hotel brand in Cebu, Davao, Bacolod, Iloilo and Cagayan de Oro.

According to Arciaga WPI will manage the operations of G Hotel, a boutique hotel.

G Hotel’s first branch in Manila, owned and designed by architect Gerry Contreras, opened last Nov. 19. Arciaga said the hotel was the subject of positive feedback from customers.

“We had a 100 percent occupancy rate during the launch,” she said.

The hotel, which follows a black-and-white interior design concept, houses 10 suite rooms and 40 deluxe rooms with 24-hour personalized butler service.

Arciaga told Sun.Star Cebu that G Hotel will be “competitively” priced and will target foreign visitors and upscale business travelers.

She said, though, that the company is yet to find a site for the hotel in Cebu.

WAHC hotel manager Hembler Mendoza believes that Cebu is a potential market for the G Hotel brand, especially as the local tourism and hotel industry are slowly picking up with the entry of more foreign visitors.

“I think after the Asean (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) summit, foreigners are starting to look at Cebu as a travel destination. Cebu needs to be ready to accommodate them,” he said. (MMM)

^^suyaa pud nako sa inyong lib...daghana kahang bag-ong libro diha, di parehas sa amoa na gipang-agok-uk na...

dili ba binata nang gibuhat ni madam gwen nga sirad-an ang roads tungod lang sa ilang away. pakshet kaayo ang recent events oi.

In today's SunStar:

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dili ba binata nang gibuhat ni madam gwen nga sirad-an ang roads tungod lang sa ilang away. pakshet kaayo ang recent events oi.


^^ asa ang gipaclose?

sa larsian ug banilad... patamnan daw niya ug saging sa taga agriculture...

^^ for real? kanang sa Ciudad na area? saging ang itanom? and also larsian area? uhmmmmm the old larsian? why man? murag makahugaw man.

^^ kami kay sa library jud mi matulog.. hehe

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ako mga classmates walay lingaw sa cafa library.. :D

pwede magda ug pagkaon diri? nindut man gud eating while reading...higda higda pajud hehe

sa larsian ug banilad... patamnan daw niya ug saging sa taga agriculture...

nah! d pud cguro woi! basin sa iya lng na kasuko..

Sa IT park sa Banilad access road, gipakita sa TV ganiha, nanay saging gipang tanom gahapon.

Diba banana trees are conducive for dengue-carrying mosquitoes?

^^ really? check ko now..makit-an man dire from our office here sa IT Park. brb

hopefully temporary state ra ni, by the end of the election period, their minds would have changed

dili ba binata nang gibuhat ni madam gwen nga sirad-an ang roads tungod lang sa ilang away. pakshet kaayo ang recent events oi.

I think Madame Gwen should really rethink on this issue. I thought she was the perfect governor but the way she deals with her opponents, how childish. First, it was Leo Lastimosa, then Tomas Osmeña, who next?

But still I like Mama Gwen for her innovations and modern thinking. Without her, we could have not had the CICC. Without her, we will not have the transaxial road. Without her, we could have not had One Cebu. :yes:

Cebu is being hit by a strong storm these times...I hope mo labay na ning bagyoha for the sake of us all...

Diba dugay naman gi kural sa taga Asiatown ang Banilad access road? I think last month pa.

In today's SunStar:

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thanks kentaro..karon ra jud ko kita sa rendering sa ciudad mall..it's really nice..but it seems this will just end up --- a dream. :ohno:

Diba dugay naman gi kural sa taga Asiatown ang Banilad access road? I think last month pa.

yup, they closed the access road beside DOH ba na?or DepED?,(months ago) to give way for ciudad mall..but a day after they closed the road, they opened the road which is already two-way, across Paradise Village.;) - and now, a traffic light is needed 'coz crossing na dha dapita..:D

hasta ang cebu zoo kay gipaturn-over na sa capitol.

naushwa na man ni??

^^si daddy tom gyud ani...tsktsktsk...no question about his being a good mayor, pero murag naa lang gyud siya'y attitude problem...

someone ought to give the mayor and the governor a tap on the head, they should rise up beyond their personal agendas and work out for something benefecial to ALL cebuanos, irregardless of their place of residence (city or province) they ought to give us service geared towards progress and development, not brew up a political storm that could potentially send us all plunging down the drain

thanks kentaro..karon ra jud ko kita sa rendering sa ciudad mall..it's really nice..but it seems this will just end up --- a dream. :ohno:

Believe in the power of your dreams and survive :yes:

Cebu is being hit by a strong storm these times...I hope mo labay na ning bagyoha for the sake of us all...

yup...pro d lng ta moworry pag au ana...kay every problem naay sulbad... :)

break muna...

flickr finds

Monastery of the Holy Eucharist - Sibonga, Cebu
pics by @doctian
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flickr finds

hopefully, this hotel (beside SM City Cebu) will open this year
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D' Family Park - Talamban, Cebu
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laag2x sa Cebu gnha... mga hi.rise ug under construction...
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grabeha sa Cebu oe!
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^^

post pa ug daghan photos Mike, hehehehe.. dali-a maka upload ui..

CBP pics gnha...
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more pics sa amu suroy2x gnha sa magkita ta bai thread!

Citylights Tower... Going UP!
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Mandaue Reclamation... (CebuDoc, Cebu Boardwalk)
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^^ salamat sa update bai @rage!

...bai @rage, is this crane for Lexmark or Tower Palace Condo?

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^^

Tower Palace I think..



Tower 3 is already at the eleventh floor? Or is this a basement?

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cbp pictures

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Bai, USC-TC is no longer part of Cebu City? Mandaue na ba siya?

If I'm not mistaken, somewhere in this portion shaded red is the property that the Cebu City Gov't. is offering to the Province (land swap deal). I learned about this at the Cebu City Forums where Mr. Nigel Villarete (@zidlakan) thoroughly explained the issue. I'm inviting all of you to share your inputs there too, http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/forum


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I guess the Province should have just agreed to the swap. After all, if I am an investor, I would rather invest on a 3-hectare contiguous lot that is just right beside SM City Cebu rather than invest on a 3-hectare non-contiguous property beside Ayala CBP and faced with a problem of evicting 5,000 settlers.

Regarding the CIUDAD Mall, the city government shouldn't have blocked its construction. As I've said before, it will take a minimum of 2 years for it to be completed. It will not sprout overnight thereby creating monstrous traffic.

In that span of time, the city government can widen the roads and build flyovers thus when CIUDAD is finished, we will already have a wide Banilad road.

//

^^ bai nold, it is still part of cebu city oi, even eskina kabangkalan is still part of cebu city.... pero in front of usc-tc, di ba residential area man na dha, at the back of those houses/properties, mandaue na na sya dha...

^^ bai nold, it is still part of cebu city oi, even eskina kabangkalan is still part of cebu city.... pero in front of usc-tc, di ba residential area man na dha, at the back of those houses/properties, mandaue na na sya dha...


Thanks. So there's a mistake in the map.

^^ yeah, there is

@sugbuanon... ask lang ko.. napansin nako na wala na ang mga multicab sa tc... students are using the school bus para maka abot sa taas... ngano nawala man ang multicab?


hehe.. di man unta ko mag post ron... break sana for 1 to two weeks... hehe. prepare for defense... waaaaah!~

^^ oh my, wala na diay ang mga multicab sa tc? during college days, saliganan jud ng multicab esp if hapit na mi ma late (AS man most of my class)... hehehe! naa pa jud free, free face powder! hahaha! that was before, wa pa spaltoha ang dan...

break muna...

flickr finds

Monastery of the Holy Eucharist - Sibonga, Cebu
pics by @doctian
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Ave Maria! that is one grand structure...the last time that i've been there it was but a humble chapel...look at the size of that thing, and considering the fact that it's literally miles from civilization...

...CEBU will be in the limelight again this Sunday for the "Battle of Cebu - Moment of Truth" ...the boxing matches will be seen LIVE in different countries around the globe that are covered by the TFC's Pay-Per-View Channel...

^^ Bai, just one question about the language problem in SSC. Since Cebuanos generally defend their language, is it correct na dapat lang na magreconsider na ang mga tigdumala (mods) nga ipadagayday ang ilahang balaod? (laws) I don't think this is getting any sense for foruming anymore.

^^ ... i love SSC-Cebu so much...so i just follow rules na lang...hehehhe!

Ave Maria! that is one grand structure...the last time that i've been there it was but a humble chapel...look at the size of that thing, and considering the fact that it's literally miles from civilization...

That will surely be a heritage structure 50 years from now.. :D

Semala is in Sibonga right? How much is the fare from the national highway up to Semala (pakyaw)?

..

pwede magda ug pagkaon diri? nindut man gud eating while reading...higda higda pajud hehe

oki ra basta dili lang masakpan.. hehe

@sugbuanon... ask lang ko.. napansin nako na wala na ang mga multicab sa tc... students are using the school bus para maka abot sa taas... ngano nawala man ang multicab?

hehe.. di man unta ko mag post ron... break sana for 1 to two weeks... hehe. prepare for defense... waaaaah!~

naa daw problem with LTO ang mga multicabs sa tc.. ambot kung unsa jud ila blema.. kapoy na kaayo sige tungas sa bukid layo raba kau ang cafa..

gudluck nya nimo james.. kaya ra kaayo na nimo.. :cheers:

sayang dili naka makaabot sa new engineering building..

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university of san carlos - tc

bai marvs, you should speak in english or tagalog or else :D

^^ oki ra way rebelde man ko ngari sa ssc.. hehe

^^ Bai, just one question about the language problem in SSC. Since Cebuanos generally defend their language, is it correct na dapat lang na magreconsider na ang mga tigdumala (mods) nga ipadagayday ang ilahang balaod? (laws) I don't think this is getting any sense for foruming anymore.

As agreed by the Philippine moderators, here are some additional guidelines which will take effect beginning today:

2. English and Filipino will be the only recognized official languages of discussion. Local languages may be used in respective Language threads. If insisted, they may be used in regular threads but providing translations is a must. Two weeks after announcement, zero tolerance would be given to the violators. Violators would be given the usual sanctions*

What I don't understand here is why the moderators use the word "Filipino" not "Tagalog" when in fact most forumers here are using Tagalog not Filipino.

As I understand Tagalog (1935/1973) as national language is dead.
Filipino is yet to develop as far as the 1987 constitution is concerned.

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION - LANGUAGE
Section 6. The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.

Thursday, February 22, 2007
Tomas to ask Glo to fund road project

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s conflict with Capitol may be giving him a headache, but he is optimistic the land swap crisis could lead to better opportunities for the city.

Osmeña said he will ask the President to fund the multi-billion-peso inner urban circumferential road to ease traffic in the city, particularly in the Banilad area.

The mayor is hopeful the circumferential road can address congestion problems there and eventually, the City can ease its moratorium on new construction in Banilad.

“I will take this crisis as an opportunity to ask the President to fund the circumferential road. Its outlet is where (Cebu City congressman) Raul del Mar’s flyover is. The detailed engineering has been completed; it’s up to the President to fund it,” he said.

A flyover, the circumferential road, road widening projects and a moratorium on development projects in Banilad have been set to address traffic problems there.

The moratorium has fueled the misunderstanding between City Hall and Capitol on the land swap proposal, as it will affect the construction of the Capitol’s joint venture, the Ciudad complex.

“Escario and Banilad are already congested, that’s why there will be a moratorium. But if somebody wants to build something, we will evaluate it on a case-to-case basis and do some sort of environmental impact study on how it will affect traffic. And it can be liberalized once the circumferential road is there,” said the mayor.

When the road was approved by the National Economic and Development Authority in 1994, the project cost was P4 billion to P5 billion, he continued. The urban circumferential road or the “hillside bypass” is a component of the Metro Cebu Development Project (MCDP) 3.

The road’s opening will be in Barangay Tangke in Talisay City and it will end near the Maria Luisa Estate Park exit in Foodland complex on Gov. Cuenco Ave. in Banilad.

It will have exits in Barangays Guadalupe, Banawa, Capitol Site, Lahug, Busay, Apas and Banilad.

It will include the construction of bridges and two tunnels that will connect to the proposed flyover in Banilad.

Osmeña said he expects the project cost at this time to be more than P5 billion, 13 years after it was proposed.

“That is why what I will ask for is not 100 percent construction, at least we can have it from Guadalupe to Maria Luisa,” he said.

During President Arroyo’s visit here last Saturday, the mayor was also able to request for the early release of his brother Sen. Sergio Osmeña III’s Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF), which he will use for the City’s school building projects.

Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Rolando Andaya already assured the mayor that the P100-million PDAF will be released in four tranches.

The first tranche amount-ing to P25 million will be released anytime, the mayor was told.

Although the proposed flyover still lacks funding, Osmeña said he will not use the PDAF for it.

“I’m very happy for our children because at least, we can start already. The schools are more important than the flyover for me because school buildings are very feasible, justifiable and defensible,” he added.

His consultant on education, Joy Augustus Young, has identified the construction of Taptap Integrated School as the first priority for the PDAF.

The 20-classroom elementary and high school buildings are expected to cost P16 million.

The remaining amount will be used for more classrooms in Barangays Cantipla and Tabunan, Young added. (LCR)

salamat sa pagpost ana jimbu! dako gyud nang tabang kay ako wa gyud ko kauyun anang bagong balaud nila. kasabot man ko ba nganong ingun-ana na sila... abi kay dugay na sila diri. mura man pud nag discrimination ba. para nako lang ha... mas maayo kung tugtan ta nila mag binisaya. masdaghan biyag native cebuano speakers kay sa taglog.

and in connection sa imuhang gi post bahin sa Filipino... kaklaro anang wa pa gyuy Filipino language nga final. and kung basehon nimo sa constitution, mahimo ra tang mostorya ug bisaya, ilonggo, waray, or unsa pa na dira nga dialect kay Filipino man gihapon na. sakto ba ko?

unya filipino man gihapon ang bisaya diba? kay constant man kaha ang evolution sa "filipino"

Gov’t eyes $1-B tourism investment
By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
The Philippine Star 02/22/2007

The government is in talks with foreign conglomerates for a possible $1-billion "trophy investment" in the Visayas, the country’s top trade official said yesterday.

In an interview with reporters, Trade and Industry Secretary Peter B. Favila said they are negotiating with at least two firms which he refused to name in the meantime, saying only that he met them in Davos, Switzerland during the World Economic Forum.

Last January, Favila and other government officials accompanied President Arroyo to the economic summit where they met several businessmen who have expressed interest in infusing money in the country.

He disclosed that they are in negotiations with a conglomerate and an exports firm considering investments in the country’s tourism industry. "This will be our trophy investment," he said.

Favila said the investment destination they are pushing is Central Visayas, which is home to many world-class beaches and resorts. Both Cebu and Bohol are located in the region.

As for infrastructure in the area, Favila said they will address the issue by building airports and seaports to facilitate easier travel. Lack of infrastructure has been identified by the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) as one of the major hindrances to both domestic and foreign investments.

In a separate interview, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) president Samie Lim said hotel and properties giant Shimao Group of China is seriously considering setting up a five-star hotel and commercial resort in Bohol.

According to Lim, Shimao Group Chairman Hui Wing Mau has personally confirmed to him the company’s interest in building high-end hotels either in Metro Manila or Central Visayas, specifically Bohol. He added that the group is on the hunt for a partner and is currently considering a joint venture with tycoon Lucio Tan.

The Shimao Group is controlled by China’s second richest man Xu Rongmao and is involved in real estate, properties and hotels. It has so far invested $10 billion in Shanghai, Beijing and other major cities in China. It is listed by Forbes magazine as the fifth largest firm in China.

Aside from the Shimao Group, Lim said a Middle Eastern company reportedly owned by the world’s eighth richest man Al-Waleed Bin Talal is also keen on investing in the tourism industry by building a hotel. Talal has investments in Four Seasons Hotel which operates 31 high-end hotels in over 30 countries.

salamat sa pagpost ana jimbu! dako gyud nang tabang kay ako wa gyud ko kauyun anang bagong balaud nila. kasabot man ko ba nganong ingun-ana na sila... abi kay dugay na sila diri. mura man pud nag discrimination ba. para nako lang ha... mas maayo kung tugtan ta nila mag binisaya. masdaghan biyag native cebuano speakers kay sa taglog.

and in connection sa imuhang gi post bahin sa Filipino... kaklaro anang wa pa gyuy Filipino language nga final. and kung basehon nimo sa constitution, mahimo ra tang mostorya ug bisaya, ilonggo, waray, or unsa pa na dira nga dialect kay Filipino man gihapon na. sakto ba ko?

Sakto bai. Bisag si Lito Osmeña mi insist jud na wa pa jud klaro ang national language. Pero naa man gud hangover ang 1935 ug 1973 na constitution tungod sa pag-implement sa 1987 constitution nga hinay kaayo nga hangtod karon Tagalog based guihapon naa sa libro, dugangan pa anang ABS-CBN ug GMA mao nga kaning uban nagtuo nga Tagalog guihapon ang national language. Cebu local thread kung mag Cebuano ka sanctioned unya kung Tagalog pwede.

;11842457']unya filipino man gihapon ang bisaya diba? kay constant man kaha ang evolution sa "filipino"

Nagtuo seguro ning uban dire nga mga Tagalog ray Filipino unya mga Bisaya mga "Bisdak". :lol: klaro ra kaayo deskrimisayon. Unsa nalang kaha ang English words nga pareha nga gihulman sa Tagalog(Pilipino), Cebuano ug Filipino.

Tagalog is a fairly young language, not more than a thousand years old. It belongs to a “Central Philippine” group, bearing more similarities with languages in the Visayas than those of Luzon (e.g., Ilokano and Kapampangan). Linguists say the Visayan languages are older than Tagalog so we can conclude that today’s Tagalogs are descended from settlers who originally came from the Visayas. Eventually, the settlers’ Visayan-based language evolved into Tagalog, new words being coined, others borrowed from the settlers’ new neighbors, for example the Kapampangan.
Here (http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/essays_on_philippine_languages.htm)

Nagtuo seguro ning uban dire nga mga Tagalog ray Filipino unya mga Bisaya mga "Bisdak". :lol: klaro ra kaayo deskrimisayon. Unsa nalang kaha ang English words nga pareha nga gihulman sa Tagalog(Pilipino), Cebuano ug Filipino.


Here (http://www.seasite.niu.edu/Tagalog/essays_on_philippine_languages.htm)

maypa unta aron patas english na lang...bahalag magkayagaw, kay nganong kitang mga bisaya kinahanglan man jud ang musabot sa mga tagalog? dili ba makaya sa ilahang pangutok ang makasabot ug bisaya (or at least try to) ngano si lili man lagi nag try man musabot ug bisaya diba? syaro ang uban dili makakaya...allowing the use of our regional dialects will encourage those interested to learn diff dialects (but of course will turn off those stuck up on the idea nga mas superior ilahang dialecto sa atoa)

Ey, maayong balita guys!

Jolibee Paseo de Banawa is now open to serve the Cebuanos 24/7

'Get Ready For Eviction'


By Nilda Gallo, Doris C. Bongcac
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 11:06am (Mla time) 02/21/2007


Eviction notices were sent on Tuesday to the Cebu City jail, the city police headquarters and a police-run drug rehabilitation center.

They were given 30 days to vacate the land as the Cebu Provincial Government stepped up pressure to remove occupants of province-owned lots in Cebu City.

In less than a week, land swap negotiations between the city and the province have deteriorated into accusations of “blackmail,” eviction notices, road closures and a declaration by the city council of a “moratorium” on any development in the Ciudad commercial project supposed to rise on a 2.7-hectare provincial lot in Banilad.

“I don’t think the governor can sit around too long being disrespected without making a stand in the interest of the Province of Cebu or for the dignity of the Province,” Capitol consultant Pablo John Garcia said Tuesday.

He said Governor Gwendolyn Garcia was “hurt” by the city council’s February 14 resolution, but he denied that the subsequent actions of the Capitol were acts of “retaliation.”

On Tuesday, the governor ordered the closure of another access road on a provincial property. This one links the Asiatown IT Park to Banilad.

The day before, she had the old Larsian road leading to Fuente Osmeña shut down and big signs posted declaring “This lot is owned by the Prov’l Gov’t of Cebu”.

She was about to order the closure of a provincial lot in the Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Center last Monday, but relented when officials reminded her that indigent patients of the province were also brought there for treatment.

does she only care about the people from the province?

Next to be evicted are government and private offices in Banilad, Cebu City.

The Capitol plans to send a second demand letter to vacate to the Technical Educational Skills and Development (TESDA), the National Food Authority (NFA), Population Commission (POPCOM) and the Philippine Medical Society.

hasta ang Tesda, giapil.

Governor Garcia stayed silent on Tuesday, returning from a trip to Camotes Island and designating her brother to conduct the daily press briefing at the Capitol.

Days earlier she told reporters it was useless to keep talking and that the public should just “watch me” and what she would do.

unsa pay lain niyang buhaton kaha sunod?

Demand letters giving a 30-day period to vacate the premises were delivered to Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) in Lahug, and the Bagong Buhay Rehabilitation Center (BBRC) and the Cebu Center for the Ultimate Rehabilitation of Drug Dependents (CCURDD) in Salinas Drive.

The notices took effect on Tuesday. The deadline falls on March 22, said Provincial Attorney Marino Martinquilla, who signed the letters.

The police facilities have to move out “otherwise, the Province of Cebu would be constrained to take the appropriate measures to protect its interests,” the letters said.

unsa na gud ni?!?!?

HOLDING BACK
Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said Tuesday he was holding back from retaliating after the latest round of road closures by the Capitol.

He said he did not want to block efforts to re-open talks over a land swap deal, which affects 53 hectares of province-owned lots and 5,000 urban poor occupants.

“I do not want to destroy the lines of communication. There are many attempts like what the cardinal is doing,” he said. “Talking about it will only block it although I would still want to be transparent.”

He said he has asked his lawyers to study the legality of Governor Garcia’s latest moves.

“I'm not accustomed to fighting a woman. That's my biggest weakness. I don't know how to fight a woman. I don't know how to fight a child. I'll fight others. I can fight Ecleo. I don't care,” he said.

The city government, Osmeña said, already laid down its cards when he offered to swap a portion of Block 27 in the North Reclamation Area in exchange for scattered provincial lots occupied by urban poor families whom he had promised to protect.

“I've got nothing else to offer,” he said.

The Provincial Board’s sudden decision last week to let the negotiations proceed strictly based on a “value-for-value” basis was received like a slap on the face by City Hall officials, who said the change of terms was a sign that the Capitol was being unreasonable and pushing them around.

“We are not under the governor. As a matter of fact we are not even looking for ways and means to escalate the issue. I'm just putting my foot down to protect the 5,000 families there because they have nowhere else to go,” Osmeña.

After the latest moves of the Capitol, the mayor said he would rather wait and weigh things.

“We will just assess the situation. In the meantime I'm asking the Cebuanos to bear with us because 5, 000 families are going to be dislocated. We need a little sacrifice on our part,” he said.

“I'm going to use everything within my power because if I can't save them, I can't be mayor. I will not be able to face them,” he said.

The mayor clarified that City Hall’s order for a moratorium on any development permit for the Cuidad project was pegged on traffic, not politics.

“If we analyze it in a vacuum, we should not allow any more development in the area at this time because this will affect other investments. Who else will be going there if you'll have a traffic bottleneck?” he said.

Osmeña said he earlier agreed to allow the Ciudad project in the Banilad area as an “accommodation” for the provincial government because of their “cooperation.”

“Now that the spirit of cooperation is not there, let's proceed the way it is. No more special treatment,” he said.

hahay. naunsa na man nis gwen intawn!

Is It really issue ang Language here..??!
Good Morning Everybody

^^

Bai, USC-TC is no longer part of Cebu City? Mandaue na ba siya?

Maybe half of Talamban Area is part of Mandaue City. Heres a Map of Mandaue for reference.

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g231/cyrus_f78/Taft/mandaue.jpg

^^ Talamban is still part of Cebu.

Kindly refer to this Cebu City map published online through www.cebucity.gov.ph

http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/Images/Maps/talamban.jpg

salamat sa pagpost ana jimbu! dako gyud nang tabang kay ako wa gyud ko kauyun anang bagong balaud nila. kasabot man ko ba nganong ingun-ana na sila... abi kay dugay na sila diri. mura man pud nag discrimination ba. para nako lang ha... mas maayo kung tugtan ta nila mag binisaya. masdaghan biyag native cebuano speakers kay sa taglog.

and in connection sa imuhang gi post bahin sa Filipino... kaklaro anang wa pa gyuy Filipino language nga final. and kung basehon nimo sa constitution, mahimo ra tang mostorya ug bisaya, ilonggo, waray, or unsa pa na dira nga dialect kay Filipino man gihapon na. sakto ba ko?

aba'y malay ko nga naman. sa pagkakaalam ko walang huling patutunguhan ang anumang wika kaya hindi masasabing may final destination ito. laging nagbabago ang wika tsong. tama ka nga na mas maraming ntive speaker ang cebuano gaya ko. pero dapat mo ring intindihin na ito ang wika na naiintindihan ng lahat na pilipino para maintindihan ng isang bicolano ang isang cebuano, ang isang waray, ang isang dumagat. kung pwede english nga naman, bakit hindi pwede yung sariling wika.

Ang maipapayo ko lang naman eh 'wag na kayong magmatigas at maging Pilosopo pa. The issue here is not anymore about Filipino/Tagalog being the national language but Tagalog and English being the most understood languages since they are taught in all schools of every island in the Republic of the Philippines! And once again, the implementation of such rule does not make Tagalog more superior per se since after all, its just a medium of discussion, nothing else. We're here to discuss our common interests on skyscrapers and urbanity and not to elevate our regional pride. If we were able to do it smoothly 2 years ago , I'm wondering why it is difficult to adapt to it again. This regionalization has really gone beyond the line. So if you still can't bear it then we can't do anything about it. :)

to all forumers... the audience of this forum is not just us Filipinos or Visayans (Bisdak)... if we want to showcase our Cebu... to other countries... our forum is a very good way to do that... and for other forumers from other countries to understand us... we should should post here in English... coz thats what they understand...

Everything on this thread was fine before the new rules

Is It really issue ang Language here..??!
Good Morning Everybody

It's not actually. Its the forum rules that should be clear because Tagalog and Filipino are different languages, di ba?.

everything will be much better after this new set of rules... its just a matte of adjusting...

to all forumers... the audience of this forum is not just us Filipinos or Visayans (Bisdak)... if we want to showcase our Cebu... to other countries... our forum is a very good way to do that... and for other forumers from other countries to understand us... we should should post here in English... coz thats what they understand...

Right. If English then we'll do it. Change the rule to "English only". Otherwise, "English and Tagalog only" to be clear. Rules are made to guide not confuse.

^ We modified it and added Tagalog beside Filipino to be specific :)

If someone actually has a copy of today's Cebu Daily News, the front page headline is really disappointing :)

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Capitol's next takeover?
-Fuente Osmeña Oval (2 hectares)
-Entrance of VSMMC (over 900 sq.m)
-Parcels of Brgy. Luz
-Lot behind Asilo de la Milagrosa (1,000 sq.m)

source: Capitol Officials
taken from: CDN 02.22.07

Aboitiz's residence in Babag Cebu City... walay guardia pero naa daw pop.up nga gattling guns!
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If someone actually has a copy of today's Cebu Daily News, the front page headline is really disappointing :)

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Capitol's next takeover?
-Fuente Osmeña Oval (2 hectares)
-Entrance of VSMMC (over 900 sq.m)
-Parcels of Brgy. Luz
-Lot behind Asilo de la Milagrosa (1,000 sq.m)

source: Capitol Officials
taken from: CDN 02.22.07


I guess naa diay bitch sa capitol... ni.gawas na ang true colors...

Other headlines:

Alvin may run for city mayor after all

Tomas pushes for circumferential road

Bigfoot Entertainment signs up for city's SRP

Lapu gov't can't touch Kings' lot yet

Cebu Daily News' TEXT FORUM

Looking Forward - What the government can do for a better traffic flow on Governor Cuenco Avenue, Banilad, it must do soon. Another flyover and widened roads would remedy Cebu's traffic woes in the years to come. Cebu City is not only growing economically and technologically but demographically as well.

Some Problems - Before the flyover is built, we need an effective dispersal of traffic. Drive north along MJ Cuenco and observe the abuses! Country Mall's narrow jeepney stop causes tailbacks through the traffic lights. Pass the junction of AS Fortuna and many businesses obstruct the highway up to where the tricycles obstruct the junction of ML Quezon

H Cortes Street - I am in favor of having a new flyover on Gov Cuenco
Avenue in Banilad, but let us also consider another small alternative road: Hernan Cortes Street. Why not widen it so motorists won't have to pass through Cuenco Avenue. Hernan Cortes connects Ayala Access Road to ML Quezon

Pride - I am saddened and very shocked about what is happening to Cebu now. The governor whom I used to believe in and admire so much as a strong leader has become unreasonable. She has become enslaved by her own pride. Closing an access road and threatening to demolish the houses of the urban poor without any relocation site are acts of a weak, irresponsible and immature leader.

Sugbuak led by Gwen - Before, I agreed with Gwen that Cebu should not be broken up into smaller provinces. But now, it seems that Gwen herself is leading the Sugbuak with what she's doing. Oh good Lord, help us.

so di na mo ganahan kay gov gwen? sayang gwapa baya siya :D

^^ -deleted-

This is just probably one of their vacation homes mike, the entrance alone is already saying "Estate Property" up ahead.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/ragandacmichael/P1100886.jpg

;11843222']maypa unta aron patas english na lang...bahalag magkayagaw, kay nganong kitang mga bisaya kinahanglan man jud ang musabot sa mga tagalog? dili ba makaya sa ilahang pangutok ang makasabot ug bisaya (or at least try to) ngano si lili man lagi nag try man musabot ug bisaya diba? syaro ang uban dili makakaya...allowing the use of our regional dialects will encourage those interested to learn diff dialects (but of course will turn off those stuck up on the idea nga mas superior ilahang dialecto sa atoa)

Sa tinuod lang, magsinabtanay na lang. Pero I have to admit that the language that needs the most explaining for me is Ilocano.

But I'm trying to understand. Why can't the Tagalogs do so? They can lurk here and read our posts and appreciate the lilt and liveliness of our language. We're appreciating their language, so why can't they?

What I don't understand here is why the moderators use the word "Filipino" not "Tagalog" when in fact most forumers here are using Tagalog not Filipino.

As I understand Tagalog (1935/1973) as national language is dead.
Filipino is yet to develop as far as the 1987 constitution is concerned.

THE 1987 CONSTITUTION - LANGUAGE
Section 6. The national language of the Philippines is Filipino. As it evolves, it shall be further developed and enriched on the basis of existing Philippine and other languages.

But since Filipino is based in Tagalog, naa gihapon tong deep rootedness sa ilaha.

Anyway, before ni mahimong OT nga topic, kuyawag mga balay sa mga aboitiz oi. Abi nakog sa Tubig sila naghimo og balay. And to think that Cebuano house and lots are getting expensive.

Let's just speak in English if we want to be understood by everyone. After all, SSC is an international forum :okay:



//

@Waway

I'm still for Gwen, Boyet. I like her style. Although I wish that the province would just agree to the land-swap deal. After all, they would be getting a prime property just beside SM City Cebu.

Actually, problems like these would not have arise had the city took its hands off CIUDAD Mall.




..

Sa tinuod lang, magsinabtanay na lang. Pero I have to admit that the language that needs the most explaining for me is Ilocano.

But I'm trying to understand. Why can't the Tagalogs do so? They can lurk here and read our posts and appreciate the lilt and liveliness of our language. We're appreciating their language, so why can't they?

Sometimes, we don't want to just lurk. We want to be able to interact, too. We do get the gist of some of what you are saying, but most of the times, there are a lot of things lost and we lose the momentum. It seems quite imposing to ask for translations all of the time. We do appreciate the Cebuano, Visayan, Ilonggo and all other regional languages, but we would appreciate it if the threads are more inclusive by allowing the most number of readers to be able to understand the exchanges.

Years ago, there was more interaction among forumers including those in ASEAN and international threads because everyone was able to communicate and understand using a common medium. I hope that you will not really feel so put upon. It is not really a battle of languages but really more for understanding the contents of the threads.

Anyway, I also agree with you that I have a certain affinity for Visayan or Cebuano language. It seems easier to understand than even Ilocano or other languages of Luzon.

why? what did the city do to ciudad mall? anyway, kinsa may kontrabido? si gwen o si tomas? is this a case of duterte vs de guzman in cebu?

bat di nalang tayo mag votation.. paramihan nlng..:D

sa totoo lang, mas komportable na ako sa cebuano ngayon kesa tagalog..:D

The language thing is OT.

break muna...

flickr finds

Panoramic View of Transcentral Cebu
pic by @edmarlagarico
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/136/398195144_031620db11_o.jpg

Years ago, there was more interaction among forumers including those in ASEAN and international threads because everyone was able to communicate and understand using a common medium. I hope that you will not really feel so put upon. It is not really a battle of languages but really more for understanding the contents of the threads.



Yes indeed. :yes:

This is just probably one of their vacation homes mike, the entrance alone is already saying "Estate Property" up ahead.

http://i78.photobucket.com/albums/j93/ragandacmichael/P1100886.jpg

bsin bai... mugawas lng kalit dha mga black Nissan Patrol or BMW 7 series...
dako xad kaayo na ang ila yuta dha, grabeh xad ang flower fields cguro ana nila...

pareha ani... naa ghpon ang city view... walay village2x pero mga tawo dri dili man mga suso nga maghuot sa per sq.m. nga yuta... by hectare dri...
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flickr finds

Club Ultima & Crown Regency Hotel
pic by @junrebayla
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/regency2-1.jpg

;11843222']maypa unta aron patas english na lang...bahalag magkayagaw, kay nganong kitang mga bisaya kinahanglan man jud ang musabot sa mga tagalog? dili ba makaya sa ilahang pangutok ang makasabot ug bisaya (or at least try to) ngano si lili man lagi nag try man musabot ug bisaya diba? syaro ang uban dili makakaya...allowing the use of our regional dialects will encourage those interested to learn diff dialects (but of course will turn off those stuck up on the idea nga mas superior ilahang dialecto sa atoa)

Yeah, try ko makasabot ng Bisaya. I try and I really appreciate all of you who are gracious to teach me and translate to me. It is true that when we encounter the exchanges we try hard to understand. Some are not as patient or have time to try to interpret the languages used. So, I am still trying to look for a fair and reasonable balance in this. There is always the Samahan threads (I know not everyone frequents that place here). But I think that is also a venue for those interested to be exposed and learn the languages.

flickr finds

Casino Filipino @ Waterfront Hotel
pic by @coachcashmoney
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/casino.jpg





The Shang Mactan (with Hilton Hotel on the background)
pics by @r_anico
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/shang1.jpg


Shang's beachfront
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/shang2.jpg


Shang's beachfront
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/shang3.jpg

Business and Politics thread...

to all cebuano voters.... please check this out... tnx...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=444096

flickr finds

Sicily?....nah, Cebu ni oy!
pic by @nanyen
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/mactan.jpg

flickr finds

...more pics by @r_anico

Malacanang sa Sugbu
http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m195/diehardbisdako/malacanang.jpg



Newly Renovated Cebu Midtown Hotel - Lobby
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View from the Midtown Hotel
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I like this one. :okay:

^^ it looks well maintained, may opisina ba si PGMA dha?

^^

Yes bro, office and residence. She uses that when she's here.. Some of the furnitures there were donated by the furniture exporters of Cebu..

I've watch Cebu City Council's Feb 07 hearing on the proposed Banilad flyover over Cebu Bee TV Channel 14. Well, DPWH is really a poor urban planner. In their feasibility study, the proposed Banilad flyover will just give a 5 year relief to the traffic. :rant: It's good we have councilors such as Jocelyn Pesquera who really interrogates. "We're giving our people a long period of inconvenience, but it will just give them a short period of relief?"

^^ in the next elections its gonna be villarete versus pesquera for mayor...hehe

So will they push through with the flyover? They're discussing pre-bidding issues already. And that was as of 02.07.

good afternoon, guys. i'm really sorry i don't have the luxury of time to spend
as much time as i want in this forum much as i wanted to. he he he and i
guess you'd rather have me working in my office than staying in these forums,
he he he. spending time at the cebu city forum is already exacting enough.

anyways, if there are pressing matters that you really need me to comment on
please try to rip me out from the cebu city forum (http://cityhall.cebucity.gov.ph/forum). just proceed to this address:
http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/forum and pm me directly or post a message at
the City Planning and Development Office thread. i'll get back to you as soon
as i can.

you may also wish to read my comments on the land swap and the ciudad issue
(not yet finished) there.

anyway, thank you very much for all your comments and concerns, and most
especially for your shared determination to make cebu a better place for all
of us.

have a nice day ...

^^ in the next elections its gonna be villarete versus pesquera for mayor...hehe

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA .... im not running for any post!

good afternoon, guys. i'm really sorry i don't have the luxury of time to spend
as much time as i want in this forum much as i wanted to. he he he and i
guess you'd rather have me working in my office than staying in these forums,
he he he. spending time at the cebu city forum is already exacting enough.

anyways, if there are pressing matters that you really need me to comment on
please try to rip me out from the cebu city forum (http://cityhall.cebucity.gov.ph/forum). just proceed to this address:
http://www.cebucity.gov.ph/forum and pm me directly or post a message at
the City Planning and Development Office thread. i'll get back to you as soon
as i can.

you may also wish to read my comments on the land swap and the ciudad issue
(not yet finished) there.

anyway, thank you very much for all your comments and concerns, and most
especially for your shared determination to make cebu a better place for all
of us.

have a nice day ...

Good day xad Bai! hope nga ma.resolve sa city ug province ang problem nila...

i always believe sa tong mga Cebuanom leaders...

pabugnaw sa mu mga bai! ( CebuDoc ni) bugnawa oe!
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kinsa si zidlakan? si ms. pesquera or si villarete?

So will they push through with the flyover? They're discussing pre-bidding issues already. And that was as of 02.07.
just an update ....

this morning, the group of businessmen (around 30 of them) came to see the mayor to discuss their objection to the flyover and to offer alternative solutions. the mayor was not so convinced with their proposals and told them as far as he is concerned, he'll push for it (although, given the chance, he'll push for the circumferential road more).

for the record, city planning and citom are NOT objecting to the project as some people are saying. i share the same position as citom and that is we support the project but on some conditions ... mainly, a) dpwh widens that part of the road first, and b) pocket lanes for jeepney or (in the future) bus stops. in short, the flyover should maximize the grade separation opportunity of the proposed structure by introducing efficient geometric improvements around it.

so if you're asking if it is a go or no-go, i'll say about 90% go. (nothing is 100% sure in this country :lol: )

^ Thanks for the updates. What more updates could you give us? :D

kinsa si zidlakan? si ms. pesquera or si villarete?
waaaaaaaa ......

i guess my sig at CCF will answer that ...:lol:
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http://www.geocities.com/npvillarete/0.jpg
Paul Villarete
City PLanning and Development Coordinator/Project Manager, South Reclamation Project

Wow! another govt official in ssc..^^

^ Thanks for the updates. What more updates could you give us? :D
he he he sowe ... have to go ... will really try to visit this forum more often.
but same as the cebucity forum, i only told them i'll visit one or two threads
only ... maybe you can guide me which thread i'll make "my home" in this
forum. that will maximize the time i spend with each forum instead of browsing
around.

thanks a lot guys, the city owes you ...

^^aw. sorry sir. wala dayon ko kabantay. hehehe..

thanks for the updates...



unsay balita sa road closures? should we expect more road closures in the coming days?

dinhi na lang sa Cebu Thread, sir. mao man ni ang main thread para sa Cebu issues..

Wow! another govt official in ssc..^^
august pa po ako member but usually just visiting/browsing ...

my home is cebu city forum. many of the members here are also members there.

august pa po ako member but usually just visiting/browsing ...

my home is cebu city forum. many of the members here are also members there.

^^ hope to catch you more often here sir..it's good that ssc has a voice in the government..:yes:

august pa po ako member but usually just visiting/browsing ...

my home is cebu city forum. many of the members here are also members there.

Uy Sir, long time no see here... Wala na kaayo ko ka update sa mga pictures about Cebu kay naguba ang akong cam... naa ra gihapon ko sa dyab sigeg paminaw sa mga developments. i Regards nalang sad ko ni Man Emma Sir...:)

Sometimes, we don't want to just lurk. We want to be able to interact, too. We do get the gist of some of what you are saying, but most of the times, there are a lot of things lost and we lose the momentum. It seems quite imposing to ask for translations all of the time. We do appreciate the Cebuano, Visayan, Ilonggo and all other regional languages, but we would appreciate it if the threads are more inclusive by allowing the most number of readers to be able to understand the exchanges.

Years ago, there was more interaction among forumers including those in ASEAN and international threads because everyone was able to communicate and understand using a common medium. I hope that you will not really feel so put upon. It is not really a battle of languages but really more for understanding the contents of the threads.

Anyway, I also agree with you that I have a certain affinity for Visayan or Cebuano language. It seems easier to understand than even Ilocano or other languages of Luzon.

Right. Let's get back to where SSC was years ago. So that forumers from ASEAN and in other international threads can interact in our local threads. :okay: So I suggest we use "English only" and no other. The rule should read "English only".

^^

Tower Palace I think..



Tower 3 is already at the eleventh floor? Or is this a basement?

Tower Palace Insider: Scope of Work

Excavation works: June - Sept 2006
Sub-structure (concrete from basement to ground): Oct - Dec 2006
Super-structure (concrete from ground to roof): Jan - June 2007
Finishing: July 2007 - Aug 2008
Completion: December 30, 2008

Tower 3 is already on the ninth (9th) floor while Tower 4 is working on the foundation. Referring to Citylights Gardens Phase 2 Towers.

Becoming more congested near Cebu's newest landmark

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A pre historic war building along Mj. Cuenco... sakto ba?
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Tower Palace Insider: Scope of Work

Excavation works: June - Sept 2006
Sub-structure (concrete from basement to ground): Oct - Dec 2006
Super-structure (concrete from ground to roof): Jan - June 2007
Finishing: July 2007 - Aug 2008
Completion: December 30, 2008

Tower 3 is already on the ninth (9th) floor while Tower 4 is working on the foundation. Referring to Citylights Gardens Phase 2 Towers.

I think Citylights Tower 5, 6 & 7 may still push through depending on how good the sales of Tower 3 & 4. Right?

Whoa... Traffic are slowly getting congested.... ehem... Baka mamaya, pag natapos na ang problema sa old banilad road, other major streets and roads sa cebu, magkakaproblema na rin! Per odiba sabi nila, kung traffic, very urban na ang place, right? Ahehehe.

flickr finds

The Shang Mactan (with Hilton Hotel on the background)
pics by @r_anico
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wow, Cowrie Cove! food is so great here :D

@jimbu: i'm with you! ENGLISH ONLY POLICY :cool:

In today's SunStar:

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this upcoming mall is enjoying so much publicity. good for Ciudad. with our top officials not in good terms, i'm sure they all just want the best for cebuanos. let's wait and see. at least we got a hint. zidlakan said it's about 90% sure. so there ya go. :rock:

^^ bai, i think he's referring to the flyover...

traffic light

the traffic light at the junction of the airport road and ml quezon hiway is now reactivated. it is safer for pedestrians and vehicles passing the area now.

;11843222']maypa unta aron patas english na lang...bahalag magkayagaw, kay nganong kitang mga bisaya kinahanglan man jud ang musabot sa mga tagalog? dili ba makaya sa ilahang pangutok ang makasabot ug bisaya (or at least try to) ngano si lili man lagi nag try man musabot ug bisaya diba? syaro ang uban dili makakaya...allowing the use of our regional dialects will encourage those interested to learn diff dialects (but of course will turn off those stuck up on the idea nga mas superior ilahang dialecto sa atoa)

agree kaayo ko ana bai!

sukad karon,maypa ug wa nay bisaya na forumer na post ug tagalog...mag-ininglis tang tanan...mas maayo baya kuno ta mo-ingles compared sa uban diha...:jk:

^^ in the next elections its gonna be villarete versus pesquera for mayor...hehe

adto lang tingali ko ni Joy kay ingon akong tita paryente ra daw namo ni siya...hehehe...

waaaaaaaa ......

i guess my sig at CCF will answer that ...:lol:
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Paul Villarete
City PLanning and Development Coordinator/Project Manager, South Reclamation Project

sir, saun man ni na ga-away na man si tita gwen ug si daddy tom?

i side with gwen..coz shes pretty :D hehe HOT MAMA

i'll speak in english and light bis-lish, hehehe... joke :)

was in shang mactan for 3 days, grabe, koreans left and right.

To seal land-swap deal: Tom willing to kneel in front of governor

The Freeman 02/23/2007

Mayor Tomas Osmeña yesterday said he is willing to kneel in front of the governor, if she so wishes, just to make the land-swap deal a reality.

He also said he will not retaliate on Capitol's closure of some city roads because "he does not want to fight a woman".

"My real intention is only to help the urban poor families so they would not be evicted from their locations," the mayor said, adding that it will also be better if the governor accepts his proposal before the elections.

The 5,000 families occupying the provincial lots located in different barangays of the city have been ordered by Governor Gwen Garcia to vacate the lots they are occupying because they failed to complete the payments for these lots for the past 15 years.

Osmeña, on behalf of the city government, has offered a land-swap deal with the provincial officials so the 5,000 urban poor families will no longer be evicted from their locations.

Capitol officials were initially okay with the deal but a conflict rose when Vice Mayor Michael Rama, in his privilege speech before the city council, said the Capitol officials meant to pass the problem of collecting the remaining installment payments from the urban poor families to the city.

The deal was shelved for a while and just recently, Capitol was again willing to negotiate with the city but this time, Capitol officials demanded for a "value-for-value" deal instead.

Another issue that escalated the conflict was the approval of the city council to suspend the construction of infrastructure projects in Banilad reportedly intended to minimize traffic congestion, but it barred the Capitol's plan to build a five-story commercial building and other establishments in its lot.

The governor retaliated by closing the access road leading to the Fuente Osmeña rotunda from Don Mariano Cui Street in front of Chong Hua Hospital and another road in barangay Apas. These roads are located in the province-owned lots.

Osmeña assured that he will use his influence to withdraw the moratorium of constructions of infrastructure projects in Banilad, he also said explained he has no plan to retaliate the closure of the access road because he does not want to fight a woman.

Aside from eviction notices sent to the urban poor families, the Capitol officials also sent similar notices to government offices, including police units, occupying the province-owned lots.

The officials of the Police Regional Office-7 yesterday summoned the heads of four national PNP support services based in Camp Sotero Cabahug and advised them to prepare for their next moves if ever the Capitol officials make true their threat to have them evicted from their locations.

The heads of the Crime Laboratory Services, Traffic Management District, PNP Dental Hospital and Criminal Investigation and Detection Group assured that once they receive a copy of the eviction notices, they will send them to their head office in Camp Crame for proper action.

Osmeña is also afraid that the New People's Army rebels might infiltrate Cebu City's urban barangays, particularly the province-owned lots occupied by the 5,000 urban poor families, if their problems are not solved immediately.

Osmeña's theory that the NPAs might infiltrate these areas if the proposed land-swap deal will not succeed is based on his personal knowledge of why many of the residents of sitio Kawayan, barangay Sambag II, allegedly supported the rebels in 1994.

The mayor learned that residents of sitio Kawayan before also encountered a similar problem about land dispute and they were facing eviction from their locations, prompting them to support the rebel movement in hopes the NPA will solve their problem.

A police intelligence official supported Osmeña's theory, saying "Posible g'yod na nga mahitabo kay mamasin na man lang sila nga ang NPA makatabang kanila nga dili mapapahawa sa ilang gipuy-an." - Rene U. Borromeo with Flor Z. Perolina/BRP

Banilad bizmen fail to convince Tom to oppose flyover project

The Freeman 02/23/2007

Owners of business establishments in the Banilad area yesterday failed to convince Mayor Tomas Osmeña to oppose the planned construction of a P125-million flyover there.

About 30 businessmen operating in said area, who claimed that their operations would surely be affected once the construction of the flyover will start, trooped to the City Hall yesterday to air their sentiments to the mayor.

One of their sentiments is that once the construcion of the 590-meter-long flyover formally starts, vehicles are no longer allowed to pass the vicinity of corner Gov. Mariano Cuenco Avenue and A. Fortuna Street.

The businessmen whose establishments are located within the vicinity of the flyover project are "expecting to suffer huge losses because of the construction works that may last to almost a year."

Earlier, city planning officer Nigel Paul Villarete suggested that the road within the vicinity of the flyover project would be widened first before the start of the construction of the more than half-a-kilometer-long flyover.

DPWH plans to reroute the vehicles bound for Cebu City from barangay Talamban to take the Canduman Road in Mandaue City. Vehicles are then to turn right and pass Hernan Cortes Avenue, then to Kasambagan, then to turn right once these reach Juan Luna Avenue, and then to turn left to Archbishop Reyes Avenue.

Osmeña said that expanding the road within the vicinity of the flyover project is a wise move, but the city has no plan of allocating a budget for the purchase of the private-owned lots which will be affected should roads be widened.

The mayor also informed the businessmen that another project to be undertaken in Banilad is the expansion of the road leading to Maria Luisa Park because this will serve as entrance/exit of the Hillside Circumferential Road passing the hills of barangays Apas, Kalunasan, Banawa, Guadalupe, and Labangon to barangay Quiot.

The DPWH officials expect that the traffic congestion in Banilad area would be solved by 70 percent once the construction of the flyover would be completed. - Rene U. Borromeo/MEEV

^^ city vs. capitol

... i think we're seeing light at the end of the tunnel... or perhaps, there's always a bright sun behind dark clouds....except in the evening...heheheh! joke!

Sun.Star
Friday, February 23, 2007
Tomas willing to lift his order freezing Ciudad, other projects

IF THE lot swap is implemented, some 2,700 families will have to pay the Cebu City Government double their balances with the Capitol, but Mayor Tomas Osmeña assured their monthly amortization will be the same amount.

Whether or not the occupants will get to own the properties still remains to be seen. Osmeña stood pat on his decision not to lift the City Government-imposed moratorium on development projects in Banilad until the Province approves the original terms of the proposal.

Capitol consultant Pablo John Garcia reportedly said the Province is willing to renegotiate the original proposal if the City lifts the moratorium so developments on a provincial lot in Banilad can start.

“No, no, no. But I can give my assurance that I’ll do everything in my power to withdraw that resolution (on the moratorium) if there’s a land swap,” Osmeña told a news conference yesterday.

If it pushes through, the mayor said the City will extend the payment period for the lot occupants who still have balances.

Double

“The City will be the one to collect and it will go up. Whatever they owe will roughly double so we can reach P400 million in collections. But the monthly payment will remain the same so instead of just five years to pay, maybe 10. And the occupants agreed to that, it’s not something that we hid from them,” he said.

In a phone interview, Luz Barangay Councilor Nida Cabrera said the occupants already expected an increase in their amortization dues.

They have been informed about the increase and the occupants agreed to the adjustments, she said.

“We expected that and we understand that the appraisal value has risen. The beneficiaries are willing to pay additional amounts as long as the lot swap pushes through,” she told Sun.Star Cebu.

Interest

Beneficiaries of the lot swap proposal went to the Capitol yesterday to schedule a meeting with Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, after the latter said she is willing to negotiate directly with the lot occupants.

Cabrera said they will request the governor to renegotiate with the City Government so the lot swapping can be implemented soon.

But if Capitol opts to continue disposing of their properties to the occupants without involving the City, they would also be open to it, she continued.

Also in his news conference, Osmeña said the City Government does not have any commercial interest in any of the Capitol-owned lots, particularly those near the Ayala Business Park in Barangay Luz.

City officials said vacant spaces in Luz may be utilized for barangay facilities, but it will not be sold to private investors.

“We have no commercial interest in those lots. There’s a vacant space, we might build a basketball court there but not sell it to McDonald’s. We will not be bringing in investors, the place is not even suitable,” Osmeña said.

Kneel

Councilor Augustus Pe Jr. said they might also open some interior roads in Luz that will provide fire trucks, motorists and residents access to Ayala.

Osmeña said the lots there will be solely for the occupants and not for the City, that is why he will do everything in his power to keep the occupants there.

He said, though, that with the brewing conflict between the City and the Province, the time is not right for a renegotiation.

“You want me to say sorry, I’ll say sorry now. You want me to kneel down, sure I’ll kneel down like you’ve never seen the mayor kneel down before, but don’t take that as a sign of weakness because I’ll do whatever I have to for these families,” he told reporters.

He further said that Cebu’s officials should learn from the incident in the late 1980s, when some Barangay Sambag I residents whose security of tenure was threatened attacked and killed three policemen in an encounter.

Closure

Although there was no threat of eviction that time, the families felt unstable when the Department of Health claimed ownership of the lots they were occupying.

Osmeña fears the situation will be worse this time, when occupants of the provincial lots face eviction.

“We should learn from the lesson of our past. Now you’re going to evict 5,000 families? You think I still want to be mayor? Ayaw na lang. It’s the bloody truth, I wouldn’t want to be mayor in that situation,” he said.

As for the plans of Capitol to close more provincial roads in the city, Osmeña said he will not allow another closure.

“We will open it. Enough is enough. We will cite the general welfare clause of the law (the Local Government Code of 1991), that we have to protect the safety and convenience of the constituents,” he added. (LCR)

^^ that is shotgun demand!

^^ Sorry but I still don't get the jist of the issue of Cebu politics as of the moment.(I did not grew up in Cebu) What I know is that Tommy and Gwen are "kakampi" or allies in politics back then. What's the real score?

^ Can anyone please show an aerial view or map of this contended Banilad area? It seems really prime property.

So, what do you think folks? Are you for or against the construction of this fly-over even if it means displacement of these occupants?

a similar "opposition" was raised during the construction of the Agdao Flyover and Buhangin underpass here in Davao, yes the businesses around the area may have had problems during the construction but they still survived and have benefited from the advantages of having the infrastructure..

so if the flyover is badly needed, IMHO, those businessmen should just grin and bear it for a while for the good of the city

traffic light

the traffic light at the junction of the airport road and ml quezon hiway is now reactivated. it is safer for pedestrians and vehicles passing the area now.

When did it last function? I always see it blinking "yellow" :lol:

^ Can anyone please show an aerial view or map of this contended Banilad area? It seems really prime property.

So, what do you think folks? Are you for or against the construction of this fly-over even if it means displacement of these occupants?


For me, for now I'm not in favor of the flyover... There should be a roadwidening first. Flyovers can only ease traffic only in intersections while road widening can ease the traffic of the whole stretch of the road. And it's hard to widen roads in the future than today, a lot of structures is expected to rise in that area as our economy is getting better that can hamper road widenings in the future that means monster traffic jams that is not good for a premier city like Cebu... build flyovers when the widened roads cannot anymore accomodate the flow of traffic.

When did it last function? I always see it blinking "yellow" :lol:

Is it already working? Hopefully it does because it is like playing patintero with the Grim Reaper when you cross there.

The Opon-Old Bridge traffic light junction perhaps? When will it ever go operational? Waiting time for each direction in the intersection there would last for 5 minutes!

For me, for now I'm not in favor of the flyover... There should be a roadwidening first. Flyovers can only ease traffic only in intersections while road widening can ease the traffic of the whole stretch of the road. And it's hard to widen roads in the future than today, a lot of structures is expected to rise in that area as our economy is getting better that can hamper road widenings in the future that means monster traffic jams that is not good for a premier city like Cebu... build flyovers when the widened roads cannot anymore accomodate the flow of traffic.

Indeed, and DPWH should build flyovers for the long term. Seeing the Cebu City Council's February 07 hearing made me pissed on DPWH. Their feasibility study says that the proposed flyover will only give relief to the traffic woes for 5 years. Oh my :rant:

And I just love Tomas's Circumferential Road proposal. :cheers:

The Opon-Old Bridge traffic light junction perhaps? When will it ever go operational? Waiting time for each direction in the intersection there would last for 5 minutes!

At least five minutes actually :rant:

Years ago, it had traffic lights. Then it was removed (reasons which I am not aware of), and replaced with manpower (CTMS, grr, they are annoying). And then, when the ASEAN Summit came, new traffic lights were installed. But are they functioning? No. :speech:

Indeed, and DPWH should build flyovers for the long term. Seeing the Cebu City Council's February 07 hearing made me pissed on DPWH. Their feasibility study says that the proposed flyover will only give relief to the traffic woes for 5 years. Oh my :rant:

And I just love Tomas's Circumferential Road proposal. :cheers:

Indeed. Cebu needs more access roads, not only bottleneck solutions. Think about it, if within 5 years, the number of vehicles in Cebu has been doubled and there are no road widening projects or constructing new access roads, then Cebu's infrastructure may be in a standstill due to traffic.

Hay, mabuti pa rito sa Banawa, walang trapik pwera sa Velez-Guadalupe area. :D

At least five minutes actually :rant:

Years ago, it had traffic lights. Then it was removed (reasons which I am not aware of), and replaced with manpower (CTMS, grr, they are annoying). And then, when the ASEAN Summit came, new traffic lights were installed. But are they functioning? No. :speech:

It really pisses me off waiting in Opon. Thats why I frequently ride the ferry instead because its a bottleneck situation too in Mandaue.

The issue: funds, funds and funds!

The proposed circumferential road of Mayor Tomas is supposed to be from Tangke, Talisay to Foodland, Banilad but because of lack of funds, they'll first be implementing the Guadalupe to Foodland stretch. :yes:

The issue: funds, funds and funds!

The proposed circumferential road of Mayor Tomas is supposed to be from Tangke, Talisay to Foodland, Banilad but because of lack of funds, they'll first be implementing the Guadalupe to Foodland stretch. :yes:

Well at least there should be an ease in the traffic in Escario (well hopefully) and the bottleneck portions from Golden Peak to Parklane and Velez-Guadalupe areas.

But, it may affect several residents in Uptown Cebu when this Circumferential Road would be constructed. Especially it may hit high-end subdivisions and communities.

And even on the proposed Banilad Flyover, we lack P21 million since Raul del Mar's pork barrel is not enough. In Cebu City Council's Feb 07 hearing, Councilor Pesquera asked where they would get the lacking P21 million. Another councilor jokingly said that the funds would be no problem since Sylvan Jakosalem would be running for congressman. But then, Pesquera replied that they should not let their people wait (since Sylvan would run for Congress on 2010 yet) long on a short-term project (DPWH's feasibility study saying this flyover would only help for 5 years). Oh dear.

^^ The reality of politics in our country....:ohno:

Indeed, and DPWH should build flyovers for the long term. Seeing the Cebu City Council's February 07 hearing made me pissed on DPWH. Their feasibility study says that the proposed flyover will only give relief to the traffic woes for 5 years. Oh my :rant:



Flyovers are not that for a long term. DPWH is right. Like for example the Tabunok flyover in Talisay City, after the flyover was built the traffic eases but now, the traffic in the area is becoming more congested as the southern towns of Minglanilla, Naga and Carcar are becoming more developed. Congestion happen within the vicinity of the flyover. So what now? build another flyover on top of the existing flyover? which is more expensive than to widen the whole stretch of the hi-way.

Capitol owns Fuente rotunda
By Minerva B. Gerodias Sun.Star Staff Reporter
With Linette C. Ramos

THE Fuente Osmeña rotunda sits on two Cebu Province-owned lots and Capitol has the titles to prove its ownership of the park and the area surrounding it.

Based on the transfer certificates of title obtained from the Capitol Real Estate Division, the rotunda is covered by lot number 2-B-2 and lot number 527.

Both titles state that the lots were registered on Sept. 23, 1913.

The old Larsian road, which the Provincial Government closed last Monday, is part of lot 2-B-2.

The closure of the road was seen as the Province’s way to retaliate after the City Government ordered a moratorium on the development projects in Province-owned lots in Banilad and Talamban.

But Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia explained that it is just part of her thrust to repossess Province-owned lots.

Cebu City Hall does not have any record or document showing that it owns the two-hectare Fuente Osmeña circle, but the absence of a title also doesn’t mean that the City Government does not own it, an official said.

City Administrator Francisco Fernandez said Capitol officials have already expressed their claim over the property, which the City is looking into.

A check with the General Services Office, City Hall’s property custodian, also did not yield any lot title or document proving the City’s ownership of the lot.

“The Province said they own it but I have not seen their title. We don’t have proof to show that we own it but it doesn’t mean that we don’t. For now, we have possession of it, meaning we are the one occupying and maintaining it,” he told Sun.Star Cebu.

In his news conference the other day, Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he will not allow the Province to close the roads around Fuente Osmeña rotunda, or any move by the Province that will cause a major disruption of traffic there.

Fernandez said the City has several properties that have no titles or proof of ownership, and he has already asked the City Attorney’s Office to check on it.

“We have several properties that don’t have titles but we’ve asked the legal office to first focus on whether the Province can close the provincial roads in the city. After that, we’ll also study the lots that don’t have documents,” he added.

The conflict between the Capitol and City Hall is in relation to the lot swap proposal between the two local governments.

The City Government offered to exchange a 37,554-square-meter lot at the North Reclamation Area to save its constituents from eviction for occupying Province-owned lots in 11 barangays covering 536,986 square meters.

Capitol initially agreed to the deal but this was put on hold because of some statements issued by city councilors, which the Province viewed as offensive.

Lately, talks about the deal were revived but the Province proposed that it should be value for value.

The City’s property is said to be worth P415 million, while the Capitol claims that its lots are worth P3.2 billion.

Last week, the City Council passed a resolution to stop the P2-billion development project on a Province-owned lot in Banilad, citing traffic congestion as the reason.

Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia has said the move “hurt her deeply.”

Aside from closing the old Larsian road, Garcia had also ordered the bulldozing of a paved road on a provincial lot in Banilad, which provides access to the Asiatown I.T. Park, and had it planted with bananas.

As of yesterday, there is no new notice to vacate or road closure orders issued as the governor is on an out of town trip.

However, the homeowner’s association of the residents in front of the Tesda office wrote to Provincial Attorney Marino Martinquilla to allow them to use the basketball court in their place until the Province will use the lot.

Martinquilla has written to Lahug barangay Captain Mary Ann Santos last Feb. 7 asking her to remove the basketball court.

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Other lot occupants worried over moves of Capitol officials

THE furor over the lot swap proposal has affected not only occupants of properties under Ordinance 93-1.

Residents of other Capitol lots in the city, including those who have documents showing that they have been paying rent and taxes, went to the Provincial Real Estate Section to ask for clarification about the issue.

They fear they will be covered by Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia’s pronouncements on the lot swap proposal, which has been muddled by other matters, such as the provincial road closures and the land development moratorium in Banilad, Cebu City.

Asyla Albios, 65, said they deserve to know what the Capitol’s plan is.

She said they are worried about their future and have been sleepless because of the pronouncements of both City and Capitol officials, whose conflict is stalling the proposed exchange of properties.

Albios has lived all her life on a Capitol lot measuring 777 square meters along M.J. Cuenco Ave. in Cebu City, near the vicinity of the Cebu State College of Science and Technology (CSCST).

She went to the office of Real Estate Section Chief Paul Entera yesterday to ask whether the issue covers all Capitol lots.

Albios also inquired whether an eviction notice has already been issued and whether they will be informed of whatever action the Province will take against occupants of Capitol lots.

Entera, however, could not give her any details, saying it would be up to the governor to decide on such matters.

As of this time, the Province has yet to finalize details of the governor’s pronouncement that the Capitol may deal directly with the occupants, without a need for any middle agent.

Capitol consultant Pablo John Garcia had said the Province may either deal with the relocation of the occupants, or bid the lots for development and let the winning bidder take care of the eviction.

Instructions

As of yesterday, Pablo John said nothing specific has come up on this matter.

Provincial Attorney Marino Martinquilla is also awaiting further instructions from the governor, who was in Pilar, Camotes group of islands yesterday.

Records from the real estate section also showed that there are 1,517 beneficiaries who have not made any payment for the lots they are occupying.

There are 1,208 beneficiaries who made partial payments but still forfeited their claim when they failed to meet the September 2004 deadline for the full payment.

With the figures, the number of beneficiaries who might be evicted is only 2,725 and not 5,000 as reported.

The total number of beneficiaries for the Ordinance 93-1 is 4,358, occupying 53 hectares of Province-owned land in 11 Cebu City barangays.

Of the number, only 1,430 have paid for their lots in full.

Flyovers are not that for a long term. DPWH is right. Like for example the Tabunok flyover in Talisay City, after the flyover was built the traffic eases but now, the traffic in the area is becoming more congested as the southern towns of Minglanilla, Naga and Carcar are becoming more developed. Congestion happen within the vicinity of the flyover. So what now? build another flyover on top of the existing flyover? which is more expensive than to widen the whole stretch of the hi-way.

That's why I'm trying to point out that DPWH should implement projects which would last for the long-term and which would benefit more people. So it would be trying to balance between long-term effects and benefits, the beneficiaries and the project costs.

When I would finally be able to buy for myself a Bluetooth Adapter, I'll try to tape the Cebu City council hearings and upload it here. It's really interesting :yes:

Osmeña Blvd will turn into a PARKING AREA tomorrow from 1pm until the "BATTLE OF CEBU" ceases.

more than 2000 - 3000 vehicles will be accomodated from the old SSS grounds near the Osmeña blvd, Sancianco St. junction up to PLDT or upto fuente Osmeña Metrobank area...

On a different Note,
remember the Jollibee-Lahug construction?

turns out, they may not be intent on keeping the old style house as a theme.
I passed by there this morning and they already demolished to the ground half of the building.

And here I thought they were just going to renovate it.

Any info on that??

ABS-CBN Cebu will begin airing the "Battle of Cebu" at 9:30pm (and they're saying that they will air it LIVE. Hmm, another lie?) while when we went to the Waterfront Hotel, we found out that the tickets actually state that it will all begin at 6:00pm

Which is which?

maybe they will not air the "curtain-raiser" / preleminary fights??