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LordCarnal

March 30th, 2008, 03:28 PM

bisaya nga bisdak?
hinomduman nako na :D. wala pa man gud ko kaadto sa cebu mao na dili ko pamilyar sa mga pangalan sa lugar.

i did all my search using google :lol:

In this case since it's your first time, it would be better if you stay at Fuente-Capitol area since this is some kind of a tourist belt/district where cheap little hotels/inns/pension houses, restaurants, etc are just a few meters from each other.

The area is also an accessible point if you're going to sights such as Basilica Sto. Nino, Magellan's Cross, Museums, Cebu Capitol, Carbon-Taboan, and commercial establishments like malls, bars, etc.

You can just buy guitars (P800-P1,000), small guitar for souvenir (P75), souvenir Cebu keychains (P25), souvenir Cebu bracelets (P10), etc. at Magellan's Cross although Mactan is the choice if you prefer a higher quality Cebu-made Guitar.

Kung sa Davao pa, Fuente area is like the downtown area where Marco Polo Davao is.

Cheap inns/hotels/pension houses in Fuente-Capitol area:

1.) Palladium Suites - as low as P600 per night
http://www.cebu-hotels.info/palladium-suites.html

2.) Fuente Pension House - as low as P800 per night
http://www.fuentepension.com/rooms.html

3.) NS Royal Pension - as low as P880 per night
http://www.nspensione.com/

4.) Elegant Circle Inn - as low as P945 per night
http://www.elegantcircleinn.com/location.html

5.) Pacific Pension - as low as P650 per night
http://www.pacificpensionne.com/rates.htm

6.) Casa Rosario - as low as P900 per night
http://www.casarosario.net

7.) Dynasty Tourist Inn -as low as P650 per night
http://www.cebu-hotels.info/dynasty-tourist-inn.html

8.) Verbena Pension
http://www.cebu-hotels.info/verbena-pension.html

Anyway if you have problems or inquiries or if you need help with anything if you're here in Cebu, just contact me 0927-9939355

Below: Hotel Le Carmen, Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City (Fuente-Capitol area)
- The last time I inquired mga last year, it was more or less P900 per night.. :okay:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/hotel_carmen.jpg

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nikkixtrm

March 30th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Bisaya nga Bisdak = Sinugbohanon...Kanang omit L or shortcutting like "balud" is "baud" :D

haha! dili man ko anad ana. ang kataw-anan og masubra-an nako og shorcut lain na hinoun paminawon. :lol:

In this case since it's your first time, it would be better if you stay at Fuente-Capitol area since this is some kind of a tourist belt/district where cheap little hotels/inns/pension houses, restaurants, etc are just a few meters from each other.

The area is also an accessible point if you're going to sights such as Basilica Sto. Nino, Magellan's Cross, Museums, Cebu Capitol, Carbon-Taboan, and commercial establishments like malls, bars, etc.

You can just buy guitars (P800-P1,000), small guitar for souvenir (P75), souvenir Cebu keychains (P25), souvenir Cebu bracelets (P10), etc. at Magellan's Cross although Mactan is the choice if you prefer a higher quality Cebu-made Guitar.

Kung sa Davao pa, Fuente area is like the downtown area where Marco Polo Davao is.

Cheap inns/hotels/pension houses in Fuente-Capitol area:

1.) Palladium Suites - as low as P600 per night
http://www.cebu-hotels.info/palladium-suites.html

2.) Fuente Pension House - as low as P800 per night
http://www.fuentepension.com/rooms.html

3.) NS Royal Pension - as low as P880 per night
http://www.nspensione.com/

4.) Elegant Circle Inn - as low as P945 per night
http://www.elegantcircleinn.com/location.html

5.) Pacific Pension - as low as P650 per night
http://www.pacificpensionne.com/rates.htm

6.) Casa Rosario - as low as P900 per night
http://www.casarosario.net

7.) Dynasty Tourist Inn -as low as P650 per night
http://www.cebu-hotels.info/dynasty-tourist-inn.html

8.) Verbena Pension
http://www.cebu-hotels.info/verbena-pension.html

Anyway if you have problems or inquiries or if you need help with anything if you're here in Cebu, just contact me 0927-9939355

Below: Hotel Le Carmen, Juana Osmeña St., Cebu City (Fuente-Capitol area)
- The last time I inquired mga last year, it was more or less P900 per night.. :okay:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/hotel_carmen.jpg

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omg! thank you very much, lord carnal! :D

ZenChedi

March 30th, 2008, 11:37 PM

Ahhh. Carlito's Way. Awesome! Both the movie and the steak house. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2373959440_380d44da1a.jpg?v=0

Nice pic. It took me quite some time to realize where this is, until I noticed those yellow "things" covering the road/construction site for the flyover. Hala grabe na kaayo ang traffic diha,one of the worst. I have to admit, the inadequate road network can't keep up with the progress of that area. I'm now trying to avoid that road at all costs. (Pero traffic gihapon sa Mandaue highway... haha..)

habagatcentral1

March 31st, 2008, 01:42 AM

AS Fortuna in Mandaue? I heard that this is one of Mandaue's growth areas. All that Mandaue needs right now is proper urban planning.

Il Tenore

March 31st, 2008, 02:35 AM

Ahhh. Carlito's Way. Awesome! Both the movie and the steak house. :)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2077/2373959440_380d44da1a.jpg?v=0
sa mandaue ni siya or sa cebu? kaw wala man gud ko kakita ani sa cebu... just a thought

-sharkleman125-

March 31st, 2008, 02:46 AM

the newly fenced near the gallery is

Crown 7 Call Center Building

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note: its a low rise

-sharkleman125-

March 31st, 2008, 02:56 AM

there is a building in Balamban who collapsed
(maybe its thursday???) it was news, but they don't
tell the owner.. (but o my gosh! it was near to our
construction site.)but i have a reliable source that
its a big company that is expanding in balamban....
(makiha gani ko basta mu sulti ko sa ngalan sa
company).

tj_brewed

March 31st, 2008, 02:59 AM

yup! i did. i joined the earth hour...hehe.....turn off the lights lang man pero pwede magamit ug computer and other appliances

same here...i switched the lights off for an hour but i was kinda guilty though kay lights ra akong giturn off pero nag andar ang aircon, computer, tv, scanner, ref, etc...waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa but atleast, i was able to participate...eheheheh

tj_brewed

March 31st, 2008, 03:02 AM

sa mandaue ni siya or sa cebu? kaw wala man gud ko kakita ani sa cebu... just a thought

Sa may Foodland na sya Il Tenore....that's the view if ur coming from Mandaue. :okay: Beautiful aight!

leylander

March 31st, 2008, 03:18 AM

i think people here have already discussed that issue. about the firm in-charged of the building which collapsed. hehehe

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 04:49 AM

By the way, regarding the Oslob Church fire, 13 cats and kittens owned by the Priest were killed.. Lu-oya noh? What if puppies were also included in the carnage..

leylander

March 31st, 2008, 05:37 AM

THE priest's words angered a few oslobanons. they thought he was apathetic about the incident. and instead talked about the loss of his cats.

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 05:39 AM

^^

yeah Siamese and Persian Cats.. Lol, there's even a priest who collects expensive antique images, some made of ivory..

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 05:42 AM

^^

bai I just viewed your website. Who is Satchmo?

Is he an endangered specie? How many places have he been to? Can you also post photos of sites in Cebu with Satchmo?

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/243/458471418_27803cf388.jpg?v=0

And where will he go this April 1?
http://i173.photobucket.com/albums/w57/miwiyam/invite2.jpg

leylander

March 31st, 2008, 07:06 AM

^^hahaha. Satchmo is just a toy cow who's become sort of my site's mascot. my readers have decided to give him a tour ala the gnome in Amelie. first, he'll do the USA leg. next will be canada and australia.

anyways, he's leaving April 5th for Illinois. Here's his sched.

Springfield, IL - April 5 to 17
Indianapolis, IN - April 18 to 27
Kevil, KY + 5 states - April 28 to May 12
Jersey City, New Jersey - May 13 to 22
San Francisco, CA - May 23 to June 2
Winfield, KS - June 3 to 12
Massachusetts - June 13 to 22
Sacramento - June 23 to July 2
Florida - July 2 to July 12
Georgia - July 13 to July 22
Alabama - September 21 to 30
Seattle + Japan - October 1 to 15

hehehe.

federalist

March 31st, 2008, 07:09 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3091/2372812391_348f5432c9.jpg?v=0

murag Hollywood bai^^

leylander

March 31st, 2008, 07:30 AM

Oslob Ruins
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/197/458471458_977730cdf5.jpg?v=0

Ex!lE

March 31st, 2008, 07:39 AM

TONZI

March 31st, 2008, 08:46 AM

@JCBROKEN

salamat kaayo sa mga pics, I missed that kind of images of Cebu :okay::okay:

-slerz-

same here, those pics reminds of last summer's visit (2007) to the Queen City of the South. I hope to come back this summer if financial constraints won't persist. heheheh...send my regards to Cebu!

RonnieR

March 31st, 2008, 10:26 AM

Try this itinerary:

1st Day

Morning

- Magellan's Cross and Basilica Sto. Nino
- Museums (Casa Gorordo, Cathedral Museum, USC Museum)
- Cebu Capitol

Afternoon

- TOPS

Evening

- Night out at Mango and Cabanas (if you're here on a weekend)

- Relax and stroll at malls

Thanks for the tips. May I know the location of Mango and Cabanas? dance clubs? or bars? I'm planning to visit your city in April.

Il Tenore

March 31st, 2008, 10:27 AM

murag Hollywood bai^^
bitaw... kulang nalang kanang pangalan sa "Hollywood".... maybe a diff. name

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 12:38 PM

Thanks for the tips. May I know the location of Mango and Cabanas? dance clubs? or bars? I'm planning to visit your city in April.

Mango and Cabanas are outdoor establishments that contain bars. Both are in the Fuente area :banana:

There's another popular one, PASEO, but it's very far..

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 12:59 PM

Thanks for the tips. May I know the location of Mango and Cabanas? dance clubs? or bars? I'm planning to visit your city in April.

Those are just for the first timers who are on a 2-day visit to Cebu..

Here's a more heavy one...

1st Day

Morning

- Tour Basilica Sto. Nino, Magellan's Cross, Fort San Pedro, and Taoist Temple

Lunch

- Laguna Garden Cafe or Golden Cowrie

Afternoon

- TOPS
- Ferdinand Magellan Marker in Lapu-Lapu City

2nd Day

Whole Day

- Southern Trail: Carcar, Argao and Boljoon

Lunch

- Carcar or Argao lechon

3rd Day

Morning

Buy pasalubong
- Buy Cebu souvenir guitar (P75), Cebu Keychain (P25) and Cebu bracelet (P25)
- Buy Otap and other delicacies at Shamrock

Afternoon

Relax and shop at malls

Evening

Nightlife at Bars

Optional >>> You may insert tour/excursion to Kawasan Falls, Mantayupan Falls, Underground Cave and River at Barili, Moalboal and Pescador Island for Diving, Malapascua Island, Bantayan Island, Camotes, etc.

.:.

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 01:53 PM

JY Square Mall

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/jy_square01.jpg

The Gallery (under construction)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/the_gallery01.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/the_gallery02.jpg

Crown Regency Hotel

- Aside from some "decorations" that they installed at the windows, I think only the topmost floors are not yet finished as of now. Most of the floors are I think occupied already :dunno:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/crown_regency01.jpg

Asiatown IT Park

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_01.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_04.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_03.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_02.jpg

Skyrise 3 (white fence), ongoing excavation

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_05.jpg

betro

March 31st, 2008, 02:44 PM

RonnieR, pwede rapud ka mag bohol day tour.

leylander

March 31st, 2008, 05:29 PM

Samboan Church
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3031/2351001155_0a6769085d.jpg?v=0

Cantipla
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2111/2353887540_6439ba009f.jpg?v=0

Samboan
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2351836348_928ddf5c31.jpg?v=0

Punta Engaño, Mactan Island
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/169/441567798_f8a39f4a8b.jpg?v=0

Mt. Manunggal
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/170/441567311_ed61828c26.jpg?v=0

Family Park
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/441898280_3ea3c42c5f.jpg?v=0

Carcar City
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/458487105_d6a42e8ba2.jpg?v=0

St. Benedict's Monastery, Carmen, Cebu
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2318/2376900119_4ce5ee6912.jpg?v=0

leylander

March 31st, 2008, 05:32 PM

-dp-

LordCarnal

March 31st, 2008, 05:59 PM

^^

wow Satchmo is really bent on promoting Cebu :okay:

Satchmo should wear an SSC T-Shirt.. and he should visit SSC Forumers in USA too like southernbelle.

habagatcentral1

April 1st, 2008, 01:14 AM

“We will hold trade missions in our sister cities,” said Drilon.

The Manila-based Ilonggo business executive noted Cebu has been gaining ground after more than 20 years of massive economic promotions.

“In early ‘80s, Cebu was nothing. Then the Cebu Investment Promotion Council promoted it as an island in the Pacific which has since then attracted 314 foreign investments and generated 100,000 jobs,” Drilon said.

-Rex Drilon II (ILED)

-I have managed to talk to the group of businessmen (ILED-IBC) and one of their inspirations (and the one who aided them) was the people of Cebu, to establish a business-oriented and less political group (I think it they mentioned CIPC). The quote acknowledges Cebu's success in attracting investments. :)

Iloilo and Cebu did worked together in the business-level. :) Looks like our CvC trolls would have to swallow their pride. ;)

Il Tenore

April 1st, 2008, 03:24 AM

JY Square Mall

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/jy_square01.jpg

The Gallery (under construction)

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/the_gallery01.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/the_gallery02.jpg

Crown Regency Hotel

- Aside from some "decorations" that they installed at the windows, I think only the topmost floors are not yet finished as of now. Most of the floors are I think occupied already :dunno:

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/crown_regency01.jpg

when ba mahuman jud ang building?
Asiatown IT Park

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_01.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_04.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_03.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_02.jpg

Skyrise 3 (white fence), ongoing excavation

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/cebu_travel/asiatown_05.jpg

my brother used to work there...

nikkixtrm

April 1st, 2008, 03:42 AM

so laylander is a baby tamaraw?

ZenChedi

April 1st, 2008, 03:42 AM

Carcar City
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/205/458487105_d6a42e8ba2.jpg?v=0

There used to be a gigantic shoe slide in Naga City, Cebu. I wonder if it's still there. The last time I passed by the playground, it was now occupied by Orange Brutus.

Nice pics BTW! Mascots like Satchmo are becoming popular among travel blogs.

RonnieR

April 1st, 2008, 04:09 AM

Thanks Lordcarnal, Betro....very helpful tips

betro

April 1st, 2008, 05:10 AM

Cebu City awaiting revised Ayala Land, SM proposals
Marites S. Villamor, BusinessWorld Visayas Bureau Chief
03/27/2008 | 11:07 PM
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CEBU CITY — Aside from Filinvest Land, Inc., developers Ayala Land, Inc. and SM Prime Holdings, Inc. have also expressed interest in acquiring properties within the 300-hectare greenfield land reclaimed by the Cebu city government.

Ayala Land and SM Prime, however, were asked to revise their proposals because of some "objectionable items" while Filinvest has submitted its revised offer, which got a favorable response from the city government, said Cebu Investment Promotions Center Managing Director Joel Mari S. Yu.

"We evaluated all three proposals together. The difference is that Filinvest is a little more interested and more diligent than Ayala or SM. The three proposals don’t compete with each other. They are looking at different areas and are planning to undertake different projects," Mr. Yu said.

All three developers had offered to acquire close to 50 hectares each at the South Road Properties and embark on mixed-use developments, each with a retail component, Mr. Yu added.

But only SM will construct a mall. SM Prime President Hans T. Sy confirmed in an interview last year that his company wants to introduce at the South Road Properties a mixed-use development similar to the SM Central Business Park in Pasay.

Ayala will develop facilities for the information technology (IT) industry, while Filinvest plans to put up residential condominium buildings and recreational facilities, Mr. Yu said.

Mr. Yu said he was still waiting for the revised proposals from Ayala and SM even with reports quoting Cebu City Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña as having said that talks with Ayala and SM have been suspended, and that the Filinvest proposal was favorable.

"I’m under no instructions [from the mayor] not to accept other proposals. I’m still following up [the Ayala and SM proposals]. I just reminded them again today to submit [them]," he said.

The Cebu Investment Promotions Center is the marketing arm of the city government for the South Road Properties.

The Cebu city government plans to bid out the lots, which would comprise half of the total reclaimed area, upon approval by the Commission on Audit of the bidding process.
Marissa N. Fernan, SM Prime senior vice-president for mall operations, said she was not aware of preparations to submit a revised proposal to the city government.

"As far as we are concerned, the ball is in their hands," she said in a telephone interview.
Ayala Land officials declined to comment as the company will hold its stockholders’ meeting on April 2.

The deals, if closed, will allow the Cebu city government to service amortizations and interest payments for a ¥12-billion loan from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation, which was used for reclamation project. - BusinessWorld

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leylander

April 1st, 2008, 05:30 AM

i hope the deal with SMPHI would be finalized.

marxman

April 1st, 2008, 06:27 AM

The big shoe slide in naga is gone... been a while already... there's a still underconstruction mini mall on that site... its been years na and the there's still no progress on the mini mall...

SleMarKen

April 1st, 2008, 07:23 AM

Cebu welcomes the new Shangri-La GM
By Mila C. Espina

SHARON Beigel and Lesley Tan, Shangri-La’s director of communications and assistant communications manager, respectively, prepared a series of media gatherings to introduce their new general manager, Raymond Bragg, who takes over Timothy Wright, who will head the Shangri-La Bangkok.

Bragg has 10 years of experience in the industry in many Shangri-La and Traders chains of hotel in Dalian, China, Penang, Fiji Islands and Myanmar, among others, where he had the singular opportunity to interact with heads of state, diplomats, multi-national industrialists.

He was commended for bringing Shangri-La into the realm of social responsibility, education and environment, which reaped awards for the Shangri-La in Dalian. He is married to a Singaporean and has an 11-year-old daughter who is enrolled in Cebu International School.

Over at lunch recently, Bragg talked about the expansion projects of Shangri-La Mactan. There would be additional rooms for high-end clientele, perhaps a bigger ballroom or convention site, more sports and swimming facilities and, of course, more soothing spa for fastidious, wellness enthusiasts.

There are many challenges to meet after being voted as Asia’s Best Hotel Brand for business and vacation in the 16th annual travel poll of Asiamoney magazine. The CHI, the Spa, was a first-runner up, along so many other trophies in services and facilities for seminars and conventions.

So, Mr. Bragg, there is much work to do!

TOUR GUIDING SEMINARS

The Department of Tourism (DOT) 7 was busy conducting two simultaneous tour-guiding seminars to prepare for an increase of tourism arrivals in Cebu. DOT 7 Director Patria Aurora Roa said the People’s Republic of China requested for someone to train tour guides who speak Mandarin to learn English as well, and learn about our cultural landmarks, and city and countryside tourist attractions.

Meantime, the Korean nationals took a similar tour guiding session in Philippine history and geography; accreditation; tourism thrusts and travel/tour related topics; arts, music, folklore; immigration, airport, customs policies and procedures; and festivals, among others. Resource speakers for the Korean seminar came from the academe and the industry managed by the Speechcom International.

LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTERS

Cebu is getting a windfall of language centers specifically designed to teach English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, Nippongo and Korean. We attended the launching of the Filipinas Ahora Mismo, the Radio Manila Project. It is an undertaking of the Asociacion de la Prenza de Cadiz and the Bureau of Broadcast Services of the Philippines. This cultural magazine covers an upbeat radio hour featuring updates on literature, history, education and current issues.

In Cebu, it is heard over Radyo ng Bayan, dyMR 576 Khz. This project brings us to the regular Spanish Program for Cultural Cooperation, which undertakes research and cross-cultural studies.

The press had a pleasant time brushing up on some French words, cum the proper articulation and voicing. This was during lunch at Pino (and hosted by Michel and Amparito Lhuillier), where the Les Amis de la France French Cultural and Language Institute was introduced to us. It provides easy lessons in learning French for all age levels, from the graders to the professionals, and even housewives. The Center is located at Q Pavilion, and is open whole day and early evening.

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 10:40 AM

Garments makers to boost sales

CEBU has maintained its position as a favored destination for the manufacturing of high-end garments.

With local garment exporters leveraging on the upscale market class, Cebu Garments Industries Association (CIGA) founding member Samson Tiu said Cebu is still the manufacturing and designing site for popular international apparel brands, driven by the highly skilled workers and designers in the garment industry.

Among the branded apparels manufactured in Cebu are Calvin Klein, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Nautica, Abercrombie and Columbia Sports Wear, among others.

“There are still so many brands under ladies’ wear that are made in Cebu,” Tiu said in an interview with reporters recently.

In the past, some clothing lines of famous the ladies’ brand Victoria’s Secret were made in Cebu, but the company has already pulled-out its Cebu outsourcing operation, Tiu said.

However, he said Cebu’s garment industry remains competitive despite the challenges faced by the entire export sector, largely due to the appreciation of the peso against the dollar. Economists predict that the peso-dollar exchange might reach the P38-level by year-end.

Tiu said despite the volatility of the peso, a lot of sub-contractors of global brands are still operating at the Mactan Economic Zone, contrary also to the impression that subcontracting jobs for these kind of businesses has already been transferred to China.

However, he said compared to previous years, the sub-contracting works for garment manufacturing has declined.

While the local garment export players recognize China’s lead in capturing the bulk of the world’s offshore market for garment manufacturing, Cebu always has its edge in terms of the brand owners’ requirement for upscale quality and design, Tiu said.

“Quality workmanship is still our strength and unbreakable niche. We have to capitalize on this,” he added.

Vibrancy

Driven by this optimism, Tiu said CIGA is determined to revive the “vibrancy” of the organization and boost the confidence of the remaining garment exporters despite the looming problems faced by the country’s export industry.

Because the United States market is on a downturn brought about by its economic problems, he said CIGA will now intensify its presence in alternative markets, like Europe and India, where both countries are well-known to have a market of big spenders.

Tiu, who is also the general manager of Stitches and Wear Industries, also said that the Filipino’s “competitive spirit” has paved the way for a growing number of homegrown garment brands, like Penshoppe and Bench, among others, venturing into the international market.

He said the local market has been affected by globalization and other issues but there are businesses competing with the international brands and have managed to survive.

This is why Tiu said CIGA’s advocacy will center not only on attracting new members to the organization but also to promote among the garments industry players the value of being resilient amid the difficulties faced by the export sector and to help promote the Philippines as a niche for high-value manufacturing. (MMM)

HERE (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/04/01/bus/garments.makers.to.boost.sales.html)

ZenChedi

April 1st, 2008, 10:46 AM

The big shoe slide in naga is gone... been a while already... there's a still underconstruction mini mall on that site... its been years na and the there's still no progress on the mini mall...

Yeah, I haven't noticed the shoe for quite some time na, I just thought it was covered by orange brutus or the other structures there.

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 10:51 AM

ongoing expansion of perpetual succour hospital (new ER, Laboratory and mini pharmacy)

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02436.jpg

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02437.jpg

^^ the rooftop will be transformed to a garden. the hanging garden of PSH, nyahehehehe

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 11:23 AM

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WIPRO, one of the 10 largest IT companies in the world in terms of market capitalisation, just opened a call centre with 900 employees on the island of Cebu.

HERE (http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/191172,outsourcing-business-booms-in-the-philippines--feature.html)

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 11:27 AM

Status of trans-axial project presented to PB
Tuesday, April 1, 2008

The Cebu Trans-Axial Development Project study group yesterday presented the status of the proposed multibillion project before the members of the Provincial Board during their regular session.

Vice Governor Gregorio Sanchez Jr., the PB presiding officer and the brains of the project, said that the provincial government will shoulder acquisition of the 760-hectare road right-of-way amounting between P400 million to P500 million.

For such move, Sanchez explained that the province is expected to earn at least P3 billion per year in real property taxes as a result of land conversion.

The 300-kilometer four-lane highway, seen to connect all municipalities of Cebu with Santander as the farthest point in the south and Daanbantayan in the north, would be undertaken through a build-operate-transfer scheme. Of the whole stretch, 220 kilometers cover existing roads that need improvement, while 80 kilometers will be newly built.

Sanchez said the provincial government has allocated P15 million for the preparation of this project and that, so far, around P12 million were already spent.

The highway would cut travel time by 40 percent. It will also disperse development to the countryside.

Further, the project will tap at least 120 rivers in Cebu as water sources. Windmill farms will be created to provide much needed power.

Aside from wind, water, economic zones and agro-environmental developments, the project also covers the establishments of five rest areas wherein restaurants and cafés will be put up. Sites eyed are Bagakay in Sogod; Santican in Danao City; Cantabaco in Toledo City; Basak in Sibonga; and Nug-as in Alcoy.

Twelve toll fee plazas will be constructed and a 1.6-kilometer tunnel will be built in Tungalub, Oslob.

HERE (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local%20News&p=52&type=2&sec=70&aid=20080331143)

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 11:29 AM

the cebu commercial tower

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^^ wipro facility at the left

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 11:35 AM

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02446.jpg
at 12 noon, pwerteng inita! but the pic turned out great, thanks to the sun :lol:

Ex!lE

April 1st, 2008, 02:16 PM

^ beautiful! very neat. :cheers:

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 02:22 PM

more...

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02445.jpg

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 02:26 PM

there is a 3 part special report regarding cebu's call centers in in todays issue of sunstar cebu, part 1 is featured today...

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PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 02:27 PM

asiatown IT park from sunstar cebu...

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02453.jpg

in this pic alone, there are six U/C office and retail buildings although one is fenced pa lang.

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 02:30 PM

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dive-cebu

April 1st, 2008, 02:35 PM

^^ nice ones bai.... thanks much!!!

flesh_is_weak

April 1st, 2008, 02:37 PM

Dubai-based developer to build 450-meter tower at Kawit Point
April 1, 2008

CEBU City Mayor Tomas Osmeña recently inked a deal with Dubai-based developer, Al Nakheel Properties, early this afternoon at the Waterfront Lahug International Convention Center during a low-key international tourism and economic conference sponsored by the Cebu City Government.

The surprise deal came up after lunch when Mayor Osmeña together with representatives from Nakheel Properties revealed a master-plan for the development of the seaside area and a large portion of the SRP after signing a deal with the firm. This includes Kawit Point, which would form the focal point of a sprawling modern business district, with a 450-meter observation tower standing on the former island.

The tower, which would be known as the Sugbo Tower, promises to be a signature icon not only of the city but the island of Cebu as well, as it is envisioned to become the tallest free-standing structure in the country. Initial designs of the tower reveal that it would have at least three rotating globular observation platforms placed at different levels.

Aside from the SRP and Kawit Point developments, Al Nakheel Properties also revealed other future projects in Cebu and nearby Bohol Province, which include a chain of man-made islands off the coast of Mactan and Olango Islands, and a 6-star resort at Panglao Island.

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Happy April Fool's :nuts:

PINOYmeat

April 1st, 2008, 02:41 PM

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Ex!lE

April 1st, 2008, 02:44 PM

^ hahaha.. nice one. abi nako ug tinuod na. :nuts::lol:

rage@cebu

April 1st, 2008, 03:43 PM

leechtat

April 1st, 2008, 04:02 PM

^^ haha.. "three rotating globular observation platforms at different levels..." kala ko totoo.. you got me.. :rofl:

Jimbu

April 1st, 2008, 04:06 PM

SleMarKen

April 1st, 2008, 04:25 PM

there is a 3 part special report regarding cebu's call centers in in todays issue of sunstar cebu, part 1 is featured today...

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02460.jpg

Di man mabasa ang caption sa ceboom 2... pwede cguro i zoom-in para modako gamay para makabasa sad ko og ang uban :) sheshe :D

rau

April 1st, 2008, 04:54 PM

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what about accenture, xlibris, and supportsave? nganong wa man sila naapil?

ashton

April 1st, 2008, 05:27 PM

^ Does ePerformax also count? Heard that agents there are paid a yummy 30k per month. :)

SleMarKen

April 1st, 2008, 05:28 PM

what about accenture, xlibris, and supportsave? nganong wa man sila naapil?

I agree. Support Save has more number of seats than UK Link.

Coffee

April 1st, 2008, 06:07 PM

I went to the CICC early this morning just to check things out. I've always wanted to go there.

Got this picture:
http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/3134/ciccas4.jpg

That's a lovely panorama, though it would have been much better if taken in the afternoon with the sun shining on the front of the building.

To my luck, there was a graduation ceremony of some Mandaue High School that morning. It gave me a chance to blend in with the crowd as if I belonged there, and I even got to go inside. :)

diehardbisdak

April 1st, 2008, 06:07 PM

Cebu City’s barangay justice system receives recognition
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 13:28:00 04/01/2008

The Lupon Tagapamayapa of Cebu City received the Gawad Galing Pook Award for outstanding local governance.

The Cebu City government was among the top 10 winners of the Gawad Galing Pook award during the awarding rites held in Malacañang on February 28.

The city was cited for strengthening its Lupon Tagapamayapa (Barangay Justice System) through the conduct of a series of capability-building seminars for 800 Lupon members on the various laws and rules and regulations of the local government code on dispute settlement and other related laws to settle conflict and troubles at the barangay (village) level.

Mayor Tomas Osmeña congratulated Councilor Edgardo Labella for conducting the seminars for the Lupon mediators from the city’s 80 barangays.

The city was chosen from among 19 finalists from a total of 150 entries all over the country that participated in the search.

In his presentation before a panel of judges, Councilor Labella traced the history of Cebu City’s Lupon project back to July 2003 as the first in the country that implemented the barangay justice system.

Labella also said the Cebu City Lupon settled 26,694 of the 37,063 cases at the barangay level.

Dr. Encarnacion Dano, president of the Liga ng mga Lupong Tagapamayapa, was elated over the mayor’s recognition of their role in promoting peace at the barangays.

She said they still need a lot of trainings that will improve their capability to mediate and resolve conflicts at the barangays.

here (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20080401-127678/Cebu-Citys-barangay-justice-system-receives-recognition)

leylander

April 1st, 2008, 06:10 PM

^^ nice shot!

OT: Everyone wants a piece of April 1. LOL. Even Himan and Tayon of Himantayon.com joined the bandwagon. [Well, at least I hope it's a joke. hehe]

diehardbisdak

April 1st, 2008, 06:18 PM

...another fashion apparel brand from Cebu...proof of Cebuano's entrepreneurial spirit!

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Fashion apparel firm explores direct selling
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 14:06:00 04/01/2008

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Golden ABC Inc., which operates the fashion apparel brand Penshoppe and Oxygen, will open another company or a subsidiary this week offering a new line of fashion products through a direct selling network.

Bernie H. Liu, chief executive officer of Golden ABC, Inc., said the new direct selling subsidiary, Red Logo Lifestyle Inc., will cater to another market segment such as homeowners and housewives.

“We're still offering clothing and fashion products but through a different distribution channel (direct selling) because we want to cater to wider markets,” he said.

Golden ABC, Inc. also operates Forme, which caters mostly to women, and Memo which targets mobile young professionals. Penshoppe, which is the company's flagship brand caters to the youth while Oxygen's market covers also the young professionals.

Asked if he did not see fierce competition among direct selling brands which have carved names in the industry, Liu said, “This is a different strategy, different brands. Red Logo will target the middle class market.”

He said 70 to 80 percent of these products will be domestically sourced, while 20 to 30 percent are imported.

Liu said the company has 400 outlets nationwide, with 60 percent of these stores carrying Penshoppe.

With an expected 20-percent growth rate this year, Liu said the company also plans to open 30 to 40 stores this year.

“A lot of the expansion will happen in the provinces because they offer huge opportunities for expansion. We have invested in infrastructure there. Manila is already too crowded for retail,” he said.

Liu said they are cautious in expanding internationally noting that “all international expansions are franchisees because these are not our territory.”

At present, Penshoppe has three stores in China. Products carrying the brand are also sold in Saudi Arabia.

Negotiations to open stores in countries in the Middle East and Asia such as Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam are also being conducted, said Liu.

“We are carrying Penshoppe in our international expansion because it’s our more mature and well-known brand. The other brands can follow soon,” he said.

The entrepreneur also noted the big contribution of tourism in the growth of retail sector.

“Tourism and retail are very inter-related. Tourists eat, stay in hotels and shop. We hope to institute something like Hong Kong's 'Sale Hong Kong' every August and make Philippines an attractive destination for foreigners to shop,” he said.

He also said that remittances from overseas Filipino workers will fuel the industry further despite the weak dollar. /Reporter Cris Evert B. Lato

here (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/enterprise/view/20080401-127700/Fashion-apparel-firm-explores-direct-selling)

LordCarnal

April 1st, 2008, 06:40 PM

Extent of damage of Oslob Church

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LordCarnal

April 1st, 2008, 07:07 PM

.... nevertheless Oslob is still beautiful..

Mountain ranges a thousand feet above sea level

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_sceneries02.jpg

A tanker oozing its way to the city

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An old street marker

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Guardians of the sea

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An unfinished military quarters

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned03.jpg

http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s223/arnold_carl/Wordpress/Old_Churches/Oslob/oslob_church_burned02.jpg

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View of Oslob Church from the Cuartel

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leylander

April 1st, 2008, 07:18 PM

wow. i thought they were just kidding. Himantayon.com is officially off the air. :(

SleMarKen

April 1st, 2008, 07:21 PM

LordCarnal

April 1st, 2008, 07:25 PM

^^

Salamat. Sayang ui kay naa sad kay ma meet like author ug libro, mga chance encounter ba, hehehe. I thought you were joining.

Iloilo and Cebu did worked together in the business-level. :) Looks like our CvC trolls would have to swallow their pride. ;)

Ricky Jose said that Cebu is the best model for heritage conservation because of an active heritage group and also because of the establishment of the Cebuano Studies Center, the first of its kind when it was established.

Next in line daw would be Pampanga and Batangas.

Hehehe, bitaw bernzzz.. :D :D :D

diehardbisdak

April 1st, 2008, 07:32 PM

flickr! pics....

by @r_sabz
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2046/2380703360_e053fa400f.jpg

by @winnieyip25
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ZenChedi

April 1st, 2008, 07:35 PM

^^ nice shot!

OT: Everyone wants a piece of April 1. LOL. Even Himan and Tayon of Himantayon.com joined the bandwagon. [Well, at least I hope it's a joke. hehe]

Aaahh yes, April 1, probably the worst time to surf the net. :lol:

Anyway, here's some real news: Bag.o na diay ang design sa Red Ribbon karon?

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Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Red Ribbon unravels a more beautiful store in Cebu City

from Sunstar: HERE (http://sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/04/02/life/red.ribbon.unravels.a.more.beautiful.store.in.cebu.city.html)

RED Ribbon Bakeshop Inc. (RRBI), the country’s fastest-growing bakeshop chain, unleashes the newly-renovated Red Ribbon SM City Cebu.

A simple blessing kicked-off the first day of operation of the more beautiful store.

“We are very happy to present to the Cebuanos a more beautiful Red Ribbon SM Cebu store. This store, which has been serving great-tasting cakes, bread and pastries for nearly 14 years now, continues to live its promise of making celebrations more beautiful,” shares Michelle Leslie K. Llanos, RRBI VisMin commissary and operations head.

“As we bake our products fresh everyday in the commissary, and as we serve these to our customers with a warm and friendly service, we commit to offer a delightful experience that’s worth your time, effort, money, friendship and loyalty,” Llanos adds.

Now with a more vibrant ambiance, Red Ribbon SM City Cebu bears the elements of the new store look, spearheaded by a new logo that embodies a more contemporary and dynamic brand that stands for high quality cakes for special celebrations. The new logo uses a strong red ribbon and a flowing font style.

The store is also equipped with a breadcart that allows customers to pick and choose the product they like without ordering through the counter. Further accentuating the store is its new set of furniture that includes egg-shaped tables, deluxe chairs and club chairs.

Like before, Red Ribbon SM City Cebu remains to be a Cakes By Design center. It is, so far, the only specialized store in the entire Cebu catering to the demands for Red Ribbon’s newest line of decorated cakes, which are Cakes By Design or CBD. It also offers “While You Wait” photocakes. Customers can choose from a wide array of greeting photocake designs or personalize their own cakes using original artworks or photos of the celebrator. And the cakes are made while they wait.

As a CBD center, it is equipped with user-friendly and beautifully-printed catalogues plus a 32-inch LCD screen where customers can view an E-catalogue, making cake selection a more interesting experience.

To date, five Red Ribbon stores: SM City, Ayala Center, Gaisano Country Mall, Cocomall, and Foodasavers Mart Consolacion are situated in Cebu. There are also six booths with two at Gaisano Mactan and one each at Gaisano Fiesta Mall Tabunok, JY Square Mall, Robinson’s Place, and Elizabeth Mall.

Asturiano

April 2nd, 2008, 12:42 AM

i hope that when the they rebuilt the church they will keep the original plan because otherwise it will be one of onther historic structure ruined because of the luck of appreciation to our cultural heritage.

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 01:52 AM

^^
Ricky Jose said that Cebu is the best model for heritage conservation because of an active heritage group and also because of the establishment of the Cebuano Studies Center, the first of its kind when it was established.

Next in line daw would be Pampanga and Batangas.

Hehehe, bitaw bernzzz.. :D :D :D

I don't know who first started who but heritage conservation is a very recent activity here in Iloilo. Actually, it has quite meet its target already of creating heritage awareness amongst the Ilonggo people.

Cebuano Studies Center was established on what year? I don't know when UP established Centre for West Visayan Studies and Leyte-Samar Heritage Centre. Anyway, I think Sir Pascual of the Department of Historyof USC would be coordinating with these centres, maybe there's a plan for a Visayan Studies Centre.

But anyway, we here in Iloilo would be supporting your moves there in Cebu regarding the Oslob incident. ICCHCC was also informed by the tragic fire there.

And regarding the trolls, hahay...they have to see the world in a different persepctive. Nobody's superior to anyone. And I mean it applies to us all. :D

"Pride is good as it guides you to pursue your dreams without being trampled but it also blinds you therefore giving you wrong decisions and blind you to your imperfection." - Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

hans boy

April 2nd, 2008, 01:56 AM

what about accenture, xlibris, and supportsave? nganong wa man sila naapil?

^ Does ePerformax also count? Heard that agents there are paid a yummy 30k per month. :)

I agree. Support Save has more number of seats than UK Link.

CORRECT! AGREE!

The Big 2 who are not on the list!

1. Accenture - The only IT and BPO company who advertise in national TV. They even outsource some of their accounts to Sykes Cebu, Convergys Manila, Teletech Cebu and Cainta, and Teleperformance Bacolod. They are that big that they outsource the outsource. Weird but true! Source? Call those call centers and ask if they have an Accenture account? And the answer is yes!

2. Wipro - Accenture's number 1 competitor in terms of IT and BPO. The biggest IT company and 3rd largest BPO in India. The only Indian BPO to be included in the TOP 10 global outsource provider's list conducted by IAOP for the 100 global outsourcing list of 2006. Source? www.wipro.com

Other Call centers in Cebu who are not on the list!

ePerformax in Lahug.
SupportSave in Fuente.
123Ten in i2 IT park.
Xlibris in Mandaue.
SourceHub in Skyrise IT park.
Cordia in i1 IT park.
iComm in Skyrise IT park.
Lear Corporation in MEPZ 1 are hiring call center agents for their CS dept., same with on the list TERADYNE in MEPZ 2 which is not really a BPO company but do have call center for their CS dept., like DELL, HSBC, HP and any other company who has a CS dept. for their customer's concerns and complains.

rustyboi

April 2nd, 2008, 07:51 AM

^^wow, Cebu has many BPO companies, more than i imagined :shocked:

Waldenstrom

April 2nd, 2008, 09:47 AM

congrats to ssc cebu!!! very nice banner! :)

Sinjin P.

April 2nd, 2008, 09:53 AM

^ Parang advance ang date mo Doc. Hehe, bukas pa po ang Cebu banner. Original photo by yours truly, enhancements done by rustyboi. :rock:

LordCarnal

April 2nd, 2008, 10:06 AM

I don't know who first started who but heritage conservation is a very recent activity here in Iloilo. Actually, it has quite meet its target already of creating heritage awareness amongst the Ilonggo people.

Cebuano Studies Center was established on what year? I don't know when UP established Centre for West Visayan Studies and Leyte-Samar Heritage Centre. Anyway, I think Sir Pascual of the Department of Historyof USC would be coordinating with these centres, maybe there's a plan for a Visayan Studies Centre.

But anyway, we here in Iloilo would be supporting your moves there in Cebu regarding the Oslob incident. ICCHCC was also informed by the tragic fire there.

And regarding the trolls, hahay...they have to see the world in a different persepctive. Nobody's superior to anyone. And I mean it applies to us all. :D

"Pride is good as it guides you to pursue your dreams without being trampled but it also blinds you therefore giving you wrong decisions and blind you to your imperfection." - Lisa Macuja-Elizalde

i hope that when the they rebuilt the church they will keep the original plan because otherwise it will be one of onther historic structure ruined because of the luck of appreciation to our cultural heritage.

I don't know which is proper but I got these inputs from the "old ones."

They said that in Europe, particularly in Italy, there's this very old church but when you go inside, there's a new church building. I don't know what he meant by that but the idea that came to my mind is a shell of an old building with a new structure inside.

Another idea is to build a new church beside the old one and just preserved the old church ruins as an attraction.

Well of course the simplest idea would be to just restore the old church, that is, to just replace the trusses and the roof but the question is if the structure is still sound considering that it was exposed to the fire.

There are parts of the church that look like a "room" because it is hidden from the open area and yet everything inside it was burned. You can just imagine how the entire structure was really literally cooked from every nook and corner.

dwyne

April 2nd, 2008, 10:07 AM

My after reading most of the Posts.. i'm so envy.. I believe it's super Peaceful in there compared here in MM... If the country would be divided Your city would sure be the Center of a New Island Nations... :D Keep it up and yes RE: what Mayor Osmeña says "Manila is not the Philippines" I believe so too :D

Ex!lE

April 2nd, 2008, 10:27 AM

Accenture launches BPO operations in Cebu (http://http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20080402-127932/Accenture-launches-BPO-operations-in-Cebu)

By Erika Tapalla
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 16:10:00 04/02/2008

CEBU, Philippines--With the expansion of its operations in Cebu to include business process outsourcing (BPO) services, Accenture has cited the Philippines as the "key differentiator" for the company.

"Global businesses and clients need a company to represent them in all parts of the world and presently, Accenture is the most credible provider in the Philippines," Accenture Delivery Center Network for BPO Global managing director Pankaj Vaish said in an interview.

Accenture has expanded its Cebu operations by offering BPO services in addition to application management services and systems development. Starting with the Accenture Customer Contact BPO Service, the Accenture Delivery Center in Cebu began offering BPO services last week with one client.

Vaish said Accenture is not looking for a specific number of clients, but is instead "focusing on growth and the variety of services offered."

"The key to growth and variety of services offered are our people," said Accenture Philippines BPO Delivery Center senior executive and country lead Yogesh Malhotra in his presentation. "$770 billion was invested in talent in the Philippines."

He also cited the Philippine advantage since a great majority of Filipinos speak the English language well.

The Accenture executives, however, declined to reveal the total amount invested on the expansion of the company's services in Cebu.

Accenture Philippines now has about 15, 000 employees, most of whom are based in Manila. With the expansion to BPO services, the Accenture Delivery Center in Cebu is now looking at roughly 500 seats for employment.

Accenture has been in the country since 1985.

In the interview, Vaish said Philippine politics does not affect their business,

"Accenture has been around for over 20 years now and we are still expanding; we are still rapidly growing," he said.

betro

April 2nd, 2008, 10:28 AM

Accenture launches BPO operations in Cebu

By Erika Tapalla
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 16:10:00 04/02/2008

CEBU, Philippines--With the expansion of its operations in Cebu to include business process outsourcing (BPO) services, Accenture has cited the Philippines as the "key differentiator" for the company.

"Global businesses and clients need a company to represent them in all parts of the world and presently, Accenture is the most credible provider in the Philippines," Accenture Delivery Center Network for BPO Global managing director Pankaj Vaish said in an interview.

Accenture has expanded its Cebu operations by offering BPO services in addition to application management services and systems development. Starting with the Accenture Customer Contact BPO Service, the Accenture Delivery Center in Cebu began offering BPO services last week with one client.

Vaish said Accenture is not looking for a specific number of clients, but is instead "focusing on growth and the variety of services offered."

"The key to growth and variety of services offered are our people," said Accenture Philippines BPO Delivery Center senior executive and country lead Yogesh Malhotra in his presentation. "$770 billion was invested in talent in the Philippines."

He also cited the Philippine advantage since a great majority of Filipinos speak the English language well.

The Accenture executives, however, declined to reveal the total amount invested on the expansion of the company's services in Cebu.

Accenture Philippines now has about 15, 000 employees, most of whom are based in Manila. With the expansion to BPO services, the Accenture Delivery Center in Cebu is now looking at roughly 500 seats for employment.

Accenture has been in the country since 1985.

In the interview, Vaish said Philippine politics does not affect their business,

"Accenture has been around for over 20 years now and we are still expanding; we are still rapidly growing," he said.

Il Tenore

April 2nd, 2008, 11:18 AM

^ Parang advance ang date mo Doc. Hehe, bukas pa po ang Cebu banner. Original photo by yours truly, enhancements done by rustyboi. :rock:
tomorrow? I'm so excited!! can I see the banner in advance? hehe!!

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 11:40 AM

Hahaha!!! Gispoil ni Doc ang surprise. Actually I have no idea that Cebu banner be up tomorrow.

ZenChedi

April 2nd, 2008, 01:21 PM

I was browsing the travel guides in National Bookstore and came upon this amazing coffee table type book: Guide to Central Visayas with a lot of mouthwatering pics of Cebu, Bohol, Dumaguete, Siquijor. The hardbound edition costs 995, while the softbound costs 850. It's updated (year 2008 and the photos are quite recent), and also features some beautiful pics of the Oslob church when it was still intact.

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Anyway, here are some pics of Camotes (taken with a camera phone) The beach is just amazing! Truly one of Cebu's hidden gems. Tourism hasn't devoured the island.... yet, but I've spotted some Koreans (or were they Japanese, haha).

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes1.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes3.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes2.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes4.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes5.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes6.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes7.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes8.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes9.jpg

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/camotes10.jpg

PINOYmeat

April 2nd, 2008, 01:52 PM

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PINOYmeat

April 2nd, 2008, 02:07 PM

what about accenture, xlibris, and supportsave? nganong wa man sila naapil?

^ Does ePerformax also count? Heard that agents there are paid a yummy 30k per month. :)

I agree. Support Save has more number of seats than UK Link.

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02455.jpg

*724Care
*Access Direct Teksolutions
*ADD Force
*Bigfoot Global Solutions, Inc.
*Blue Sky Trading Co., Inc.
*Brightpoint Philippines, Inc.
*Calltek Center Int'l Inc
*Cebu Global Teleservices
*Convergys Corporation
*Data Center Design Corporation (DCDC)
*Enabling Solutions, Inc.
*eTelecare Global Solutions
*ExcelAsia
*Giedo LLC
*Goldtelecomm Specialist, Inc.
*ICapital, Inc.
*iCatchIT, Inc.
*iComm International
*iNTOUCH
*Lexysoft
*Live Service
*Live2Sell
*MT LINK Asia, Inc.
*Northern Transcriptionworks, Inc.
*Oracy Concepts
*Pacific Global Outsource Solutions, Inc.
*PeopleSupport
*Qualfone
*Shem Data
*Sykes Asia, Inc.
*Touch Asia Contact Solutions, Inc.
*Trends & Technologies
*Tricom Systems
*Voiceville Communications
*WebFocus Solutions Inc.
*Western Wats
*Xsolus
*Zzubo Systems, Inc.

there are more than 30!!!! waaaaah, and this list is not even updated!!!

from HERE (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Cebu/directory-7-page-2.html)

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 02:19 PM

^^ Kay morag dili nila giinclude ang small and medium sized (or even the newer ones) BPOs. Morag gipost nila sa Sunstar ang katong major BPOs nga nisulod sa Cebu.

diehardbisdak

April 2nd, 2008, 03:25 PM

congrats to ssc cebu!!! very nice banner! :)

^ Parang advance ang date mo Doc. Hehe, bukas pa po ang Cebu banner. Original photo by yours truly, enhancements done by rustyboi.

tomorrow? I'm so excited!! can I see the banner in advance? hehe!!

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/3.jpg

flesh_is_weak

April 2nd, 2008, 03:51 PM

^^lovely banner...and it even looks better in person...i got a chance to experience that view this afternoon while hanging on to the back of the multicab on my way from mactan

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 03:57 PM

^^ I recommend walking at the old Mactan Bridge if you still have energy and time...Mas maayu if early morning or by sunset. :okay:

diehardbisdak

April 2nd, 2008, 04:09 PM

.... guys, any update on these projects:

- Expansion and Renovation of 10-Storey Gaisano Capital South
Colon Cor. Leon Kilat St. Cebu City

- Expansion of 4-Storey Gaisano Capital Mactan - National Highway Pusok Lapu-Lapu City

- 8-storey Gaisano Capital Medical Clinic - B. Rodriguez, Cebu City

render: office of the said clinic
http://www.domarkpaquibot.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/clouds-final-na-gyud-domfox.jpg

- Proposed Magellan Shrine Food park - Magellan Shrine, Mactan Lapu-Lapu City

source: http://www.domarkpaquibot.com

PINOYmeat

April 2nd, 2008, 04:29 PM

^^ I recommend walking at the old Mactan Bridge if you still have energy and time...Mas maayu if early morning or by sunset. :okay:

morning ang pinaka best, mas makita ang buildings since the sunlight is directly on the eastern side of the buildings, mas mu reflect sila. by sunset kasi you would be against the light na, shadows lang ang makita, but its nice din naman if you want a dramatic effect.

diehardbisdak

April 2nd, 2008, 04:41 PM

...look who was vacationing in Bantayan recently...

...it's Juday...hahahaha.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2381555776_172918b400.jpg
pic by @judyabbott16

diehardbisdak

April 2nd, 2008, 04:44 PM

MCIAA's summer look!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2354/2381553472_9cff7d5975.jpg

...a nice restaurant near departure area
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2304/2381553296_2222db4796.jpg

...arrival area
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2340/2381549838_c4c8b9eec7.jpg

pics by @judyabbott16

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 04:46 PM

morning ang pinaka best, mas makita ang buildings since the sunlight is directly on the eastern side of the buildings, mas mu reflect sila. by sunset kasi you would be against the light na, shadows lang ang makita, but its nice din naman if you want a dramatic effect.

Especially when in senti mode. Not recommended for thosw who have suicidal tendencies, hehe!! :D

...look who was vacationing in Bantayan recently...

...it's Juday...hahahaha.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/2381555776_172918b400.jpg
pic by @judyabbott16

Kinsa na? Og may Winston Lyts pa sa kamut, hehe!! :D

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 04:47 PM

diehardbisdak

April 2nd, 2008, 04:53 PM

postcard perfect! - pic by @derfjam of flickr!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2100/2382397822_ee9b967932.jpg

tapa king - pic by @ judyabbott16 (asa ni nga branch?)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2037/2380719197_bf2c1aa530.jpg

diehardbisdak

April 2nd, 2008, 04:55 PM

^^ looks like Juday berns...hehehehhe!

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 04:57 PM

^^ Morag lang di'ay. Nyak! Ahehehe!!! :D

rau

April 2nd, 2008, 06:02 PM

nindot atong banner ron da.. :banana:

Sinjin P.

April 2nd, 2008, 06:03 PM

Cebu banner - April 3 :rock:

PINOYmeat

April 2nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

about the banner.... cebu ra gyud? omitted ang philippines? :lol: reminds me of the "island in the pacific" approach

great banner! nice one for cebu!

kurom

April 2nd, 2008, 06:07 PM

kudos to us pinoys. nice banner.

Sinjin P.

April 2nd, 2008, 06:12 PM

about the banner.... cebu ra gyud? omitted ang philippines? :lol: reminds me of the "island in the pacific" approach

great banner! nice one for cebu!

As much as possible, Jan wants to place the city name only, since the country name would eat much more space. But it is easier for him to do so on cities that are known in the international arena. :cheers:

habagatcentral1

April 2nd, 2008, 06:13 PM

Docurei nanda Sugbo! Congratulations Cebu for another banner! :banana:

Jimbu

April 2nd, 2008, 07:45 PM

Firm expands Cebu unit (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/04/03/bus/firm.expands.cebu.unit.html)
Sun.Star
Thursday, April 03, 2008

A GLOBAL outsourcing and consulting firm has expanded its Cebu operations to include customer contact center services.

The customer contact center service arm of Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company, in Cebu can accommodate up to 500 employees.

The customer contact center service is part of Accenture’s expansion plans in Cebu, said Pankaj Vaish, managing director of the company’s delivery center network for business process outsourcing.

Vaish told a press conference yesterday that Accenture’s future direction would involve growth in the range of services it offers to clients.

He said the firm chose to expand in Cebu because of the availability of “highly-skilled” and “competent” labor, telecommunications infrastructure and government support.

He said Accenture is “very committed” to grow in Cebu. “Our focus now (is to grow) Cebu; (after we have maximized growth potentials here) and maybe will look for other areas (to expand to),” he added.

Accenture officials said they are not worried about shortage of talent for its new service arm.

Yogesh Mahotra, senior executive and country lead of Accenture Philippines BPO delivery center, said the company is working closely with the academe in Metro Manila—where the firm has six delivery centers—and the government for its work force requirements.

He said Accenture, which opened its Cebu delivery center in August 2007, is planning to do the same in Cebu.

While the BPO sector is known for high turnover of employees, Mahotra expressed confidence that Accenture personnel would opt to stay in the company.

He pointed out that Accenture has been named “best employer” in the Philippines and is among the top 10 employers in India.

Aside from stock options, Accenture provides regular trainings to its employees and the opportunity to build up careers in other parts of the company’s network in 49 countries.

Vaish also expressed confidence in the company’s continued growth despite the weakening of the US dollar and the peso’s appreciation.

“We are a very diversified company…we do not have a huge dependence on one location. (Thus) we are able to balance the difference in currency movements,” he said, adding that the US accounts for less than half of the company’s revenue source. (LAP)

ashton

April 2nd, 2008, 10:00 PM

Yey! Nakita na nako ang banner, nice :)

ZenChedi

April 3rd, 2008, 12:40 AM

*724Care
*Access Direct Teksolutions
*ADD Force
*Bigfoot Global Solutions, Inc.
*Blue Sky Trading Co., Inc.
*Brightpoint Philippines, Inc.
*Calltek Center Int'l Inc
*Cebu Global Teleservices
*Convergys Corporation
*Data Center Design Corporation (DCDC)
*Enabling Solutions, Inc.
*eTelecare Global Solutions
*ExcelAsia
*Giedo LLC
*Goldtelecomm Specialist, Inc.
*ICapital, Inc.
*iCatchIT, Inc.
*iComm International
*iNTOUCH
*Lexysoft
*Live Service
*Live2Sell
*MT LINK Asia, Inc.
*Northern Transcriptionworks, Inc.
*Oracy Concepts
*Pacific Global Outsource Solutions, Inc.
*PeopleSupport
*Qualfone
*Shem Data
*Sykes Asia, Inc.
*Touch Asia Contact Solutions, Inc.
*Trends & Technologies
*Tricom Systems
*Voiceville Communications
*WebFocus Solutions Inc.
*Western Wats
*Xsolus
*Zzubo Systems, Inc.

there are more than 30!!!! waaaaah, and this list is not even updated!!!

from HERE (http://www.callcenterdirectory.net/call-center-location/Philippines/Cebu/directory-7-page-2.html)

Wow, never knew ganun pala kadami call centers natin sa Cebu, and elsewhere in the Philippines. And it's not even updated.

Baguio (8)
Cagayan De Oro (3)
Cebu (38)
Davao (9)
Eastwood City-Libis (29)
Iloilo (7)
La Union (1)
Laguna (10)
Las Pinas (9)
Makati (265)
Mandaluyong (30)
Manila (38)
Muntinlupa (23)
Ortigas Center (138)
Pampanga (17)
Pasig (24)
Quezon City (69)
Rizal (4)
San Juan (13)

Makati alone has a whooping 265 call centers, and I'm guessing, by now had the list been updated maybe 300.. haha..

BTW, nice banner.

WawaY[625]

April 3rd, 2008, 12:43 AM

Wow, never knew ganun pala kadami call centers natin sa Cebu, and elsewhere in the Philippines. And it's not even updated.

Baguio (8)
Cagayan De Oro (3)
Cebu (38)
Davao (9) allow me to add Sutherland and Western Watts to the list and (rumoured) SiTEL :)
Eastwood City-Libis (29)
Iloilo (7)
La Union (1)
Laguna (10)
Las Pinas (9)
Makati (265)
Mandaluyong (30)
Manila (38)
Muntinlupa (23)
Ortigas Center (138)
Pampanga (17)
Pasig (24)
Quezon City (69)
Rizal (4)
San Juan (13)

Makati alone has a whooping 265 call centers, and I'm guessing, by now had the list been updated maybe 300.. haha..

BTW, nice banner.

Anyway congrats cebu
Ganda ng Banner :D

skyscrapercity na skyscrapercity ang dating! kala ko nga di sa pinas

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/3.jpg

SleMarKen

April 3rd, 2008, 12:52 AM

d@nggit

April 3rd, 2008, 01:19 AM

wow! congratz cebu! go zeybu!!!

tj_brewed

April 3rd, 2008, 01:43 AM

Wipro
Bizroute Solutions
SourceHub (shut down operations in 2007)

ACS Philippines

dwyne

April 3rd, 2008, 02:11 AM

;19413098']Anyway congrats cebu
Ganda ng Banner :D

skyscrapercity na skyscrapercity ang dating! kala ko nga di sa pinas

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/3.jpg

Wow, It really resembles a Mediterranean Port City somewhere in Italy kinda forgot the name, with the Contrast between the Buildings and the Mountains... I'll just wait for the next 5 years or so and this will be like mini Hong Kong...
go Cebu... :banana::banana::banana:

animasola

April 3rd, 2008, 02:13 AM

Love the banner! haha... Maayong Buntag Sugbo! :cheers:

Il Tenore

April 3rd, 2008, 03:20 AM

I love the banner! grabe ang Cebu! my mother's hometown..

SleMarKen

April 3rd, 2008, 03:24 AM

Wow, It really resembles a Mediterranean Port City somewhere in Italy kinda forgot the name, with the Contrast between the Buildings and the Mountains... I'll just wait for the next 5 years or so and this will be like mini Hong Kong...
go Cebu... :banana::banana::banana:

Naples Italy?...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Naples.jpg

http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect4/aerial5_91.jpg

Nice banner @sinjin :okay::okay:

-slerz-

leylander

April 3rd, 2008, 04:03 AM

OT: Ramielle has just been eliminated. :(

Potchot69

April 3rd, 2008, 05:50 AM

I can see Osmeña Tower (Club Ultima) jutting at the background. Cebu's skyline is shaping up slowly but ever so surely.

RonnieR

April 3rd, 2008, 05:56 AM

nice banner, although not a Cebuano but very proud of Cebu!

habagatcentral1

April 3rd, 2008, 06:16 AM

Naples Italy?...
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Naples.jpg

http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect4/aerial5_91.jpg

Nice banner @sinjin :okay::okay:

-slerz-

Basin sa Genova bai. Pag kakita ko ana nga bulkan (Vesuvio) sa background sa Napoli, morag kahinumdum ko atong gasiga duol kina Bai Arnold nga abi sa mga mulupyo duol didto bulkan kuno kay wala hunong ang kalayo, hehe!! ANyway, Cebu is a coral island so its safe to say, there are no volcanoes within the island.

Il Tenore

April 3rd, 2008, 06:59 AM

OT: Ramielle has just been eliminated. :(
OT:

true? or binuang ra ni? hehe!

Sinjin P.

April 3rd, 2008, 07:08 AM

It's true

GearX

April 3rd, 2008, 09:43 AM

don't know if posted na to...

Southwestern University Masterplan
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/subdivisions/SWU1.gif

University Library
http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/another/subdivisions/SWU-Lib.gif

yetz

April 3rd, 2008, 09:46 AM

ngilngig na jud ang CEBU da.. Congrats!! nice banner!!!

question, unsa nga building kanang murag twin towers, kanang 4th and 5th from globe innove building? murag wa lagi ko ka notice ana before.. 1 year ra man ta ko nawa sa cebu..hehe

ZenChedi

April 3rd, 2008, 10:15 AM

^^ Winland towers condominium, it's actually a bit far from CBP, but with that angle in the photo, the city looks quite dense.

Il Tenore

April 3rd, 2008, 11:17 AM

slimer

April 3rd, 2008, 03:24 PM

wow CEBU as SSC's banner today! Delicious!:cheers:

Here's a closer look of some of those structures there...
Took this on my way home from a short vacation.

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/2683/imgp1623kh4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/304/imgp1625dc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/4236/imgp1626od0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4959/imgp1627jy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8232/imgp1629ix0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5618/imgp1633kr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3974/imgp1635am4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6937/imgp1636pq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

diehardbisdak

April 3rd, 2008, 03:29 PM

^^ nice pics bai...

rau

April 3rd, 2008, 03:41 PM

^^ hala klaro kaau ang among skul... hehehe

blueguy

April 3rd, 2008, 04:15 PM

^^ Congrats SSC Cebu...nice banner

leylander

April 3rd, 2008, 05:15 PM

Danao Civic Center

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/126/386278374_013cda66e6.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/183/386277933_2ca1ef189d.jpg?v=0

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/180/386277471_351c551d9a.jpg?v=0

hoopster21

April 3rd, 2008, 05:27 PM

Nice Banner :banana2:

Nice Civic Center/Gym for Danao...My biggest frustration/dream hehe for Cebu is a World Class Gymnasium just like the Staples Center in LA hehe so that we can host world class/high profile sporting events...like hosting an NBA game, an exhibition game or a pre-season game will do hehe the Convention Center at the Waterfront sure is a great venue but it's small, it can only accomodate a few thousand pipz...although it has hosted world class boxing events and concerts...it's not big enough to host a Manny Pacquaio fight or an Incubus concert hehe so when man jd kaha noh? help me pray beh hehe

diehardbisdak

April 3rd, 2008, 05:46 PM

^^ speaking of concert.... tapos na ba ang concert ng "TOTO" sa Waterfront?

Jimbu

April 3rd, 2008, 06:24 PM

Nice location too for Cebu panorama, credit to Markiiboi (Post Date: 07-Dec-2006).

Metro Cebu Panorama from Kawit Point

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/4374/skylineiv7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/2411/skyline2pc0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

jameslab8470

April 3rd, 2008, 06:36 PM

^^ speaking of concert.... tapos na ba ang concert ng "TOTO" sa Waterfront?

yup

Jimbu

April 3rd, 2008, 08:30 PM

IT related investments seen to surge in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=52&type=2&sec=71&aid=20080403181)
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman
Friday, April 4, 2008

With the pro-active environment to promote Information and Communication Technology (ICT) related investments in Cebu, the province is expected to attract top-notch ICT investments especially in research and development (R&D) operations in the next few years.

Cebu Investment and Promotions Center (CIPC) managing director Joel Mari S. Yu said that Cebu is not already facing difficulties in accommodating ICT or Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) investors, as the problem of office buildings, human resource capability have been slowly addressed.

The good relationship between the academe and the industry players, including the Local Government Units (LGUs) in Cebu in pushing the Information Technology (IT) industry here, is making the province as emerging choice of the multinational IT companies.

Yu said that Cebu had been able to make series of "breakthroughs" in the IT sector, attracting big names in the industry to establish operations here, because of the pro-active players, and strong support from multi-sectoral members, including the LGU executives, such as Accenture, Wipro, among others.

In the next one or two years, Cebu will be able to further attract bigger names in the world's IT sector, setting up their operations here, especially for research and development works, and software development.

In the past, Cebu struggled to compete with other attractive locations especially for Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs), because of availability of ready-for-occupancy building capacities, now, in the span of one or two years, prime movers in the industry worked together to provide solution of the problem.

"We don't have problems in accommodating the upcoming investors in IT or other BPO investments," Yu said adding that aside from the Cebu Asia Town IT Park, there is also a number projects that have been declared by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) as IT Park.

Besides, also more buildings are applying for IT accreditations, in order to province tax incentives for its occupants which are into IT related business, or BPO.

The creation of Cebu Educational Development Foundation for Information Technology (Cedfit), has also provide major help in solving the brain drain problem for Cebu, because of its active move to work closely with the academe.

According to Yu, Cebu has a big potential to achieve its goal of becoming "Innovation Island," capitalizing on the good pool of software developers, and IT engineers being produced by Cebu's universities every year.

With this, he said Cebu is very capable to generate at least US$255 million in revenues only from the BPO sector in the next two years.

For his part, Cedfit executive director Bonifacio D. Belen said that large chunk of the BPO revenue target will be contributed by the software development sector.

At present, Cebu's software development industry is generating about US$60 million a year.

Cebu is expected to host about 20 percent of the BPO investment target of the Philippines by 2010.

The national government is targeting to generate a total of US$12.99 billion, from BPO software industry alone, Belen said Cebu is seen to get US$255 million of this target.

According to Belen, Cebu's edge in the BPO sector is the software development component, and that the province aims to increase its pool of good IT geeks, or software engineers, from the present 3,000 to 15,000 in the next few years.

This is to further strengthen Cebu's attractiveness to research and development (R&D) investments in ICT, he said.

Aside from the strong software development advantage of Cebu, the province is also attractive in other services under the BPO sector, such as customer care, back office, medical and legal transcription, animation, among others.

With active stance of Cebu to increase its pool of software developers, in partnership with the academe, and private sector, Belen said the number of software developers here have grown from 1,000 in 2003 to 3,276 in 2007.

Jimbu

April 3rd, 2008, 08:44 PM

City Council okays sked of SRP lot prices (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/04/04/news/city.council.okays.sked.of.srp.lot.prices.html)
Sun.Star Cebu
Friday, April 04, 2008

THE Cebu City Council approved last Wednesday the minimum floor price for the South Road Properties (SRP) lots as proposed by the mayor, including other conditions for the sale or lease of the 290-hectare facility.

Based on Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s memorandum, the lots will be sold at P8,000 to P15,000 depending on the location. The sale, though, could yield more for the City depending on the outcome of the bidding.

The sale offer for lots on Pond F, which makes up the entire 1.4-kilometer stretch facing the sea, is P15,000 per square meter.

The 17-hectare Pond F alone can earn P2.5 billion for the City even if it is sold for the minimum floor price.

As specified by the mayor, the City will not entertain lease proposals for one or two years, and only Kawit Island will be leased to investors.

For lots located within 80 meters from both sides of the South Coastal Road and the Mambaling access road, the minimum floor price stands at P11,000 per square meter. These lots are considered prime properties.

All other lots outside Pond F and the 80-meter area from the coastal and access roads are considered non-prime properties and will be sold for a minimum price of P8,000 per square meter.

The Council confirmed the floor prices and other conditions of the sale of the SRP lots in a resolution it approved last Wednesday.

In his news conference last Wednesday, Osmeña said he changed his mind and decided not to deal with real estate brokers in the early stages of the sale of the SRP.

“We’re not working with brokers at this point. We’re willing to but I feel it’s not right to do it at the early part. It’s not safe because this project will go through a bidding,” he told reporters.

Osmeña fears the commission for brokers would affect the bid price of the lots, or worse, cause legal problems for the City Government.

He said the giving of commissions and whether or not it should be added to the price of the lots might not be approved by the Commission on Audit (COA).

“We want to avoid legal problems that can lock up the SRP in court, unless the COA will give a very clear stand on this. It’s okay to give brokers a commission as long as it will not affect the price of the bid,” Osmeña added. (LCR)

Jimbu

April 3rd, 2008, 08:59 PM

Il Tenore

April 4th, 2008, 01:33 AM

wow CEBU as SSC's banner today! Delicious!:cheers:

Here's a closer look of some of those structures there...
Took this on my way home from a short vacation.

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/304/imgp1625dc6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/4959/imgp1627jy3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/8232/imgp1629ix0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5618/imgp1633kr2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3974/imgp1635am4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/6937/imgp1636pq9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

I haven't seen these buildings katong nagbakasyon ko sa cebu...
daghan na siguro kabag-ohan ang nahitabo...

P.S.
guyz... set ta ug meet be! hehe!

jiffy106

April 4th, 2008, 03:16 AM

I am a regular visitor of the Cebu thread and have been wishing to be a regular contributor to this thread. I hope one of you guys would be so kind to sell your extra 2GB Memory Stick PRO Duo to me.

If you can sell it half the original price or lower to me, that would really be great!

I am looking for any of the following:
*Sony 2 GB Memory Stick PRO Duo (MSX-M2GS)
*SanDisk 2 GB Ultra II Memory Stick PRO Duo

I can be contacted through the mobile phone number 0927-2488188 and email jaoffrey@gmail.com.

LordCarnal

April 4th, 2008, 03:52 AM

^^

Register in www.istorya.net/forums

sa buy and sell forum, you can have more options there..

Sinjin P.

April 4th, 2008, 07:46 AM

Pagcor looking for new
site for project’s phase 2 (http://businessmirror.com.ph/0404&052008/economy02.html)

By Max V. de Leon
Reporter

JUST fresh from approving four proposals for the envisioned $10-billion Bagong Nayong Pilipino-Manila Bay Integrated City, the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor) announced that it is now shopping around for another site that will house the second phase of the project.

Efraim Genuino, Pagcor chairman and CEO, said Phase 2 of the project will be located outside Metro Manila, with Cebu as one of the prime candidates.

“We are already discussing the second phase and we have identified possible areas,” Genuino said.

He said as much as Pagcor wants to entertain more proposals from prospective investors for the Manila Bay Integrated City, the 90-hectare reclaimed area dedicated for this gaming-cum-entertainment resort will already be used up by the initial four project proponents.

“We are studying the market if there is a need to accept more proposals. But the problem is, there is no more space available there, so we are now discussing the second phase,” Genuino told reporters at the sidelines of the ongoing 2008 Asia’s Gaming and Entertainment plus Leisure Expo (Asia’s Gem) at the Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila.

Pagcor announced it has accepted the project proposals of Japan’s Aruze Corp., Genting Berhad of Malaysia, SM Investments Corp. and Australia’s Bloombery Investments Ltd. with average investments of $2 billion to $3 billion each.

Azure Corp., a major stockholder of Wynn Resorts and a renowned manufacturer of gaming machines, proposed the development of the Okada Resort Manila Bay.

It will be an integrated casino resort with 2,000 standard rooms and 300 VIP suites. Its main features would be an oceanarium targeted to be the world’s largest, theaters and a giant Ferris wheel similar to the London Eye and will be called the “Manila Eye.”

Genting Berhard, with its partners Star Cruises and Alliance Global Group Inc., is planning to build several hotels with a minimum capacity of 2,000 rooms and a world-class theme park. The company owns and operates the Genting Highlands Resort in Malaysia.

SM Investments Corp. proposed to put up a gaming facility in partnership with Asia-Pacific Gaming of Australia, and a major luxury hotel to be managed by Radisson Hotels & Resorts at the Mall of Asia Complex side of the Manila Bay Integrated City.

Bloombery Investments Ltd., on the other hand, is planning to build three luxury hotels with a total capacity of 1,500 rooms, with high-end retail shops, celebrity-themed dining, and a major entertainment and sports center.

The four groups had the ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday, and they are set to begin actual development by the third quarter of the year, Genuino said.

Meanwhile, Genuino said Pagcor is poised to increase its revenues this year by at least 11 percent to P30 billion from P27 billion last year.

Gaming consultant Dean Macomber, president of Macomber International, said in his presentation at the Asia’s Gem that the Philippines’ gaming industry can achieve revenues of up to $1.08 billion in 2010 and $1.8 billion by 2013.

Macomber said these numbers will increase further once the effects of the Manila Bay Integrated City kick in.

Currently, Macomber said the country’s gaming revenue is estimated at only $800 million, with the big majority coming from local players at $613 million.

He said although the Philippines is attracting up to 3 million foreign tourists per year, most are coming in not only to gamble but also to do business or just relax in the resorts.

“That is one good reason why Pagcor wants this integrated resort to create that interest,” Macomber said.

Once the country has offered a higher quality of gaming and entertainment experience to foreigners, the deeper it can penetrate the market, he said.

Once fully operational—the earliest by 2010—the integrated resort facility is seen to increase the country’s gaming revenues by at least 30 percent.

It is also expected to boost foreign tourist arrivals by up to 3 million individuals annually and generate over 250,000 fresh jobs.

BYAHILO

April 4th, 2008, 12:34 PM

here's the list of this year's aliwan contingents.

1. Pakalog sa pasig
2. pangisdaan - navotas
3. panagbenga - baguio
4. Lang-ay - bontoc
5. Pamulinawen - laoag ****
6. Gakit - Angadanan, isabela
7. Desposorio - hagonoy bulacan
8. boling boling - catanauan quezon
9. Peñafrancia voyadores and pilgrims festival - naga
10. pintaflores - san carlos ****
11. saad - Leganes
12 Dinagyang - iloilo ****
13. Halad - midsayap ****
14. Sinulog - cebu city ****
15. Sinulog sa Carmen - Carmen, cebu ****
16. Alikaraw - hilongos Leyte ****
17 Buyogan - Abuyog Leyte ****
18 Bakhawan - Zamboanga Sibugay
19. Shariff Kabunsuan festival - Cotabato City
20. Meguyaya - Upi, Shariff Kabunsuan ****
21. Kang'Gelal - Sultan Kudarat
22. Buklod - Parang Maguindanao
23. Kalilintad - Mamasapano, Maguindanao
24. Lami Lamihan - Lamitan Basilan

**** -- my bets to land in the top 10.
For the latest Aliwan Fiesta news go to http://www.AliwanFiesta.info

PINOYmeat

April 4th, 2008, 01:55 PM

another BPO firm is expanding.... cebu is rolling!!!

SupportSave Expands Facility to Meet Increasing Demand for Services
Business Process Outsourcing Company Experiencing Growth Faster Than Previously Anticipated

TROY, Mich., April 4, 2008 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- SupportSave
Solutions, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: SSVE) (http://www.supportsave.com), a
provider of Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services, has expanded its
capacity in its current building in Cebu, Philippines.

The leasing of additional space comes in response to an influx of
demand for SupportSave's BPO services. SupportSave will add 2,700 square
feet of capacity to its current 9,000 square foot 320 seat center. The
space will be used to create 100 additional workstations for SupportSave's
growing number of dedicated employees, increasing the total number of
stations in the center to at least 420. Additionally, SupportSave will be
able to increase capacity by 125 workers.

"As our business model gains validity through the addition of new
customers, SupportSave is committed to facilitating increased demand in a
timely and efficient manner," says Chris Johns, CEO of SupportSave. "We are
currently further along in our growth cycle than we had previously
anticipated, an expansion that comes as a welcome progression.
We expect to continue to expand our facilities in the future, as we penetrate new
markets and become more visible to small and mid-sized businesses around
the world."

To view our center LIVE from multiple CCTV cameras, visit
http://www.supportsave.com/live.php

About SupportSave Solutions, Inc.

SupportSave offers offshore outsourcing services from its
American-managed facilities in the Philippines. For just $897 per month
each, SupportSave provides a full-time dedicated employee or team of
employees with the skills required. The employee(s) will have excellent
English skills with almost no accent. SupportSave can provide dedicated
employee(s) in any of the following fields: customer service, technical
support, administrative support, legal, accounting, engineering, virtual
assistant, sales, telemarketing, programming, and more. In Business Process
Outsourcing (BPO) SupportSave is the pioneer in low-cost outsourcing. For
more information about SupportSave Solutions, Inc. please visit our website
at http://www.SupportSave.com.

HERE (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/04-04-2008/0004786601&EDATE=)

PINOYmeat

April 4th, 2008, 02:13 PM

Cebu center of excellence of SMEs – bank official
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:08:00 04/04/2008

A DEVELOPMENT bank has recognized Cebu as center of excellence of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the country after seeing the presence of world-class exporters in the province.

“Discriminating consumers all over the world are known to say, 'if it originates in Cebu, it must be really good.' We see a lot of world-class exporters coming here. We have many of them as our clients and we feel very good in partnering with them,” said Jesus P. Tambunting, chairman and chief executive officer of Planters Development Bank (Plantersbank).

Plantersbank is a development bank whose goal is to help SMEs in developing their businesses.

Small enterprises are companies that have assets between P3 million to P15 million while medium enterprises have assets between P15 million to P100 million.

Tambunting said that there are many success stories of Cebu entrepreneurs, whose small businesses started small grew.

He cited as example Bernie Liu, the owner of Golden ABC, the firm that manufactures Penshoppe and Oxygen clothing apparel.

“Our institution has stood with the Cebuano entrepreneurs during the early phase of export-driven expansion through the period of adjustments to the globalization and the economic successes in the present,” Tambunting said.

“By providing services that enable our customers to grow profitable enterprises, we contribute to the creation of new jobs, the improvement of family income, greater social mobility and better quality of life,” he said in his speech yesterday during the SME Speakers Series Nationwide Tour.

The SME Speakers Series brings noted motivational public speakers from the country to encourage and inspire entrepreneurs to improve and sustain businesses.

Francis J. Kong, co-founder of jeans brand, Company B, was yesterday's speaker who spoke about leading businesses in the difficult times.

Tambunting said the presence of well-managed and successful SMEs in Cebu is one of the reasons why they opened the SME Industrial Park inside an economic zone (ecozone) in Naga City, Cebu.

“For the first time, privileges and incentives accrued to locators, which are big companies, will be given to SMEs. The industrial park is now allowing SMEs to become locators and enjoy privileges, which only big locators before can enjoy,” Tambunting said.

SMEs locating inside the ecozone will enjoy tax exemption between four to eight years and duty-free in the import of raw materials, among others.

Tambunting said Plantersbank has signed an agreement with a local company to help them in encouraging SMES to put up offices in the industrial park.

At present, 12 SMEs have committed to open offices inside the ecozone. /Reporter Cris Evert B. Lato

HERE (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/enterprise/view/20080404-128363/Cebu-center-of-excellence-of-SMEs--bank-official)

PINOYmeat

April 4th, 2008, 02:51 PM

from ascendcom, a california based outsourcing company...

Cebu - A Philippine Paradise In A World Class Outsourcing Destination

"From Peru to Cebu hear the power of Babylon...."

A 1988 hit by Enya tells the tale of wishful travel and visiting the world's most spectacular places; patches of paradise scattered across the earth, some of which otherwise unheard of and thus remain unspoilt. One of these, Cebu.

Paradise Not Lost

While other cities that have benefited from global business change, often influenced by the many that arrive seeking opportunity; Cebu does not. It hasn't for almost 500 years, and it has seen all sorts of people come; from Europeans, Americans, Chinese, Japanese and to the current influx of migrant Koreans. Other cities are shaped by its settlers; Cebu changes those who settle in it, making them adapt to its idyllic and laid back lifestyle in an otherwise busy urban jungle. Cebu makes a settler accept paradise as it is, as it remains firm in preserving what makes it one of the best places to live in.

MORE HERE (http://ascendcom.com/article.cfm/id/241374)

slimer

April 4th, 2008, 03:28 PM

here's a video i took during the trip home...

dcU05NjI25I

animasola

April 4th, 2008, 04:31 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/67/Naples.jpg

http://rst.gsfc.nasa.gov/Sect4/aerial5_91.jpg

Wow! At first I thought this was Legaspi in Albay. Cool.

leylander

April 4th, 2008, 07:14 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2202557357_8e637f2103.jpg

Sinjin P.

April 4th, 2008, 07:47 PM

Wow! At first I thought this was Legaspi in Albay. Cool.

Same here. Especially the 2nd photo. :)

here's a video i took during the trip home...

dcU05NjI25I

Nice video. Thanks for sharing. :)

Il Tenore

April 5th, 2008, 02:19 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2236/2202557357_8e637f2103.jpg
oh no! naunsa ni siya? (murag concerned!) hehe!

marxman

April 5th, 2008, 02:36 AM

Mayta mas m.limpyo pa jud ang cebu... tarungon na atong transpo system.. mayta tarung na atong mga sidewalk... cebu city is economically sound... thanks to us cebuanos and our leaders but kuwang pa jud... dghan pa angay i.improve...

diehardbisdak

April 5th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Cebu - A Philippine Paradise In A World Class Outsourcing Destination

Other cities are shaped by its settlers; Cebu changes those who settle in it, making them adapt to its idyllic and laid back lifestyle in an otherwise busy urban jungle. Cebu makes a settler accept paradise as it is, as it remains firm in preserving what makes it one of the best places to live in.

...timing kaayo ang above article sa post nako today...

...when I had a breakfast yesterday with my boss at Hotel Intercontinental here in Riyadh, I saw a group of Koreans, also having breakfast...they were chatting very loudly and one of their guides is a pinoy... the pinoy guide gamely told one of the Koreans...."you should also visit the Philippines..."...i saw the face of the pinoy who was really surprised when the Korean answered: ...."i've been to Baguio, Boracay, Palawan and Davao but I don't know why I LOVE CEBU!...i really love CEBU!" .....honestly, mura gyud ko'g kahilakon gahapon sa akong nadunggan...i did not expect to hear that...hehhehe!

ZenChedi

April 5th, 2008, 08:18 AM

^^ Yeah, the Koreans love Cebu for reasons I cannot fathom yet. Nevertheless, no one can deny their extremely large presence here in Cebu. I managed to talk to some of the Koreans here in Cebu (usually in resorts, hotels and restaurants), and they found the city charming, like a mix of old and new, modern and traditional. I coudn't agree more. Having returned to the city after more than 10 years, I'm falling in love with Cebu all over again. It's charming, unique and even romantic, but still the most romantic city I've ever been to in the Phils, has got to be Iloilo.. hehe..

habagatcentral1

April 5th, 2008, 08:41 AM

^^ Ask me what I like about Cebu...its an urban area who never lost its rustic and laidback charm. An element that is ideal for business and leisure within a few kilometers. IMO, ideal for a good and wholesome growth of self and society.

And Koreans really love to bask under the sun and the benign tropical climate that Cebu has.

Il Tenore

April 5th, 2008, 09:54 AM

^^Cebu really is charming... Here I come Cebu!

ofw_cebu

April 5th, 2008, 10:27 AM

hi guys, any updates or ideas on what to expect when Filinvest starts their SRP journey?

TONZI

April 5th, 2008, 10:37 AM

diehardbisdak

April 5th, 2008, 10:46 AM

hi guys, any updates or ideas on what to expect when Filinvest starts their SRP journey?

...commercial complex and condos/retirement village....pero hindi pa 100% deal yan bai...in principle, approved na sa city gov't...but COA has the last say on this...pero may bidding pa yata na magaganap....

TONZI

April 5th, 2008, 10:52 AM

salamat sa mga pics @slimer! nami-miss ko na ang Cebu...

Ejames

April 5th, 2008, 02:01 PM

Il Tenore

April 5th, 2008, 02:39 PM

^^wow! I can read the text!

uhm... will you be kind to hand me a microscope? hehe!

jameslab8470

April 5th, 2008, 03:57 PM

http://photos-232.friendster.com/e1/photos/23/23/45253232/1_611239242m.jpg
^^:banana:

sorry ang liit...ehheheh

dnt know how to enlarge this one..
maybe someone can help me.

here's the address
http://photos-232.friendster.com/e1/photos/23/23/45253232/1_611239242m.jpg

this proposal is not updated. the engineering building nga gi construct, wala sa location sa proposal. bai, kung nahan ka makakita sa updated version, basin naay copy sa sugbuanon... or si emily nga taga cafa

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 03:59 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8809.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8810.jpg

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 04:00 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8811.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8812.jpg

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 04:01 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8813.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8814.jpg

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 04:01 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8815.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8816.jpg

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 04:02 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8817.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8818.jpg

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 04:03 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8819.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8820.jpg

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 04:03 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8821.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8822.jpg

slimer

April 5th, 2008, 04:07 PM

@jcbroken
so you have been really touring Cebu in every corner. you made great contributions here. thanks...

slimer

April 5th, 2008, 04:18 PM

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh9/jcbroken2/Cebu/100_8814.jpg

i think @diehard's question about the status of gaisano capital south's expansion has been answered. hehehe...
dugay-dugay na gyud ko wa kaanha ug colon dah kay nibarog naman diay ilang expansion.

Il Tenore

April 5th, 2008, 04:26 PM

^^about sa above picture.. unsa na siya?

diehardbisdak

April 5th, 2008, 04:31 PM

^^ salamat sa mga pics bai @jcbroken...

Ex!lE

April 5th, 2008, 04:34 PM

^ dept. store, Il Tenore.

diehardbisdak

April 5th, 2008, 04:44 PM

^^ bai @iltenore, if you are talking about the U/C....that's the Gaisano South Dept. Store expansion project...

federalist

April 5th, 2008, 05:12 PM

what i love about Cebu is the fast paced lifestyle at the same the feel of a "probinsyano" living...u cant feel that feeling if ur in Manila or other cities. I think Cebu has the mixture of modernity and simplicity...that's why I LOVE CEBU!

thats why we call this thread Cebu: The Metropolis and Province. The Island of Cebu can be classified as Urban and Rural in terms of lifestyle. If youre talking about Metro Cebu, Cebu City in particular, of course you cant feel of a Probinsyano living but if youre talking about Cebu province, there you can feel the Probinsyano living

ZenChedi

April 5th, 2008, 05:33 PM

-sharkleman125-

April 5th, 2008, 07:43 PM

SleMarKen

April 6th, 2008, 03:13 AM

^^ bai @iltenore, if you are talking about the U/C....that's the Gaisano South Dept. Store expansion project...

bai, will it be 10 storeys high?

diehardbisdak

April 6th, 2008, 07:26 AM

^^ in the personal website of the in-house planner of Gaisano Capital, it is mentioned there as 10-storey.... here: www.domarkpaquibot.com

Il Tenore

April 6th, 2008, 07:46 AM

^ dept. store, Il Tenore.

^^ bai @iltenore, if you are talking about the U/C....that's the Gaisano South Dept. Store expansion project...

thanks guyz! all of you are a big help... anyway, I've visited this lovely city 3 times already.. it was still in the 90s though...

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2008, 08:27 AM

^^ 90's? Look again bai, basin dili mo na morecognize ang skyline sa kadaghan developments. Bisan ako bai, it has been 12 years since I last visited Cebu (1994), and pagbalik nako katong 2005...nashock pud ko, wahehehe!! :D

Il Tenore

April 6th, 2008, 08:59 AM

^^mapa-wow nalang jud siguro ko sa kabag-ohan.. I'm excited!!!

diehardbisdak

April 6th, 2008, 09:52 AM

...a nice beach in Alcoy, Cebu - flickr! pic by @globephotoclub

> > > scroll > > >
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/2391653884_032891c483_b.jpg

vietphilcongee

April 6th, 2008, 10:46 AM

hello i'm new here but im 100% bisdak

habagatcentral1

April 6th, 2008, 10:59 AM

^^ Maayong adlaw Vietphil! Welcome to SSC! :wave:

vietphilcongee

April 6th, 2008, 11:06 AM

unsaon pag post dinhi ug mga pics... hehehe... kapoy basa sa procedure

vietphilcongee

April 6th, 2008, 11:14 AM

anyway.. ako kay taga cebu gyud since birth. ako mama cebuana. ako papa ilocano nga naay dugong vietnamese. naa ko karon sa taipei kay nag eskwela ug advanced course bisag tiguwang na heheheh. ako skol dinhi kay NTUST... kinsa may mga bisdak nga naa sa taipei ron?.. salamat sa pag welcome habagat.., cge naman ko ug tan aw ani nga thread.. nalingaw ko... bisdak forever...

animasola

April 6th, 2008, 12:00 PM

^^Welcome bai!

Aha ka ga highschool or university?

rustyboi

April 6th, 2008, 12:12 PM

^^ I beg to differ. I've lived in Manila for a number of years and the frenetic pace is something I have difficulty adjusting to. Here in Cebu, even in Cebu city or in other cities for that matter, I can keep up with the pace. So while the city is as urban as it gets, I can still taste the "probinsyano" lifestyle one way or another.

the term "probinsyano" that is being used to describe the lifestyle in a city setting can be misinterpreted. based on what i can imagine, a probinsyano lifestyle is to wake up every morning with a rooster crowing, carabao doing the stuff in the rice fields, tuba drinking session or siesta in the afternoon, bedtime at 8pm. hehehe

ashton

April 6th, 2008, 01:52 PM

Today is I think the first Cebu to Bangkok flight, right guys? :)

slimer

April 6th, 2008, 02:14 PM

Some photos i took (actually 'twas my wife) yesterday. Pardon for the quality.

Nature's Suite Hotel site
http://img112.imageshack.us/img112/3772/imgp1675rl2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5234/naturesuite1wp7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Some under construction near Cebu Doctors' University
http://img355.imageshack.us/img355/783/nearcdu1oe2.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/1026/nearcdu2lf9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/8725/nearcdu3dv0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2629/nearcdu4qu3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1832/nearcdu5gq4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img360.imageshack.us/img360/6687/nearcdu6ms9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

vietphilcongee

April 6th, 2008, 02:18 PM

taga USC ko... nasunog diay ang oslob church noh... didto ko gadako sauna... i miss my childhood days there... sige lang mi ligo dagat nya inig kagabii magsuroy-suroy nga takdol ang buwan

technoblaze

April 6th, 2008, 02:42 PM

http://photos-232.friendster.com/e1/photos/23/23/45253232/1_611239242m.jpg
^^:banana:

sorry ang liit...ehheheh

dnt know how to enlarge this one..
maybe someone can help me.

here's the address
http://photos-232.friendster.com/e1/photos/23/23/45253232/1_611239242m.jpg

THE BIG PICTURE..:lol:
http://img384.imageshack.us/img384/8317/del3333tw0.jpg

diehardbisdak

April 6th, 2008, 03:32 PM

kinsa may mga bisdak nga naa sa taipei ron?..

...welcome bai! ...were you active as forumer in Cebu Heritage Thread?

...si @slerz na-a karon sa Taipei nag work.. he used to be very active here in SSC when he was still in Cebu...

slimer

April 6th, 2008, 03:41 PM

Beach in Moalboal (Ba's Dako)
We went there today to cool down...

http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/9867/73739022bo7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2189/48112839eo0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img395.imageshack.us/img395/708/73853796yf0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img356.imageshack.us/img356/2489/19281014iz7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/2479/15806728ah7.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

slimer

April 6th, 2008, 03:42 PM

Enjoying...

http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/9783/agh1mt5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img503.imageshack.us/img503/6605/agh2vw6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

slimer

April 6th, 2008, 03:44 PM

Sunrays...
Took this in Sayaw, Barili
http://img340.imageshack.us/img340/6012/sunrays1je6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img240.imageshack.us/img240/646/sunrays2ws1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Il Tenore

April 6th, 2008, 03:52 PM

taga USC ko... nasunog diay ang oslob church noh... didto ko gadako sauna... i miss my childhood days there... sige lang mi ligo dagat nya inig kagabii magsuroy-suroy nga takdol ang buwan
kanus-a lang diay nasunog ang oslob church?

rau

April 6th, 2008, 04:27 PM

...a nice beach in Alcoy, Cebu - flickr! pic by @globephotoclub

> > > scroll > > >
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2393/2391653884_032891c483_b.jpg

this is in tungki, alcoy, aight? ive been here and the place is really nice! :rock:

rau

April 6th, 2008, 04:36 PM

here's my own pic of the tungki beach in alcoy...

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/tungkibeach.jpg

rau

April 6th, 2008, 05:02 PM

On our way to SM...

we passed by SRP.. Mao ni ilang gibuhat nga benches facing the sea..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/gazebo.jpg

dayon ang SRP signage nga hangtod ron wala pa gihapon tong giingon ni Tomas nga naa kuno'y mga bata nga murag nagkatkat sa signage...

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/srpsignage.jpg

..and looking at Crown Regency, can't help but be amazed on how tall it is!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/clubultima.jpg

ug ang tower pud sa VECO nga wala koy earth kung para asa ni..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/vecotower.jpg

pag-abot sa may plaza dapit, pikturan ko kaha ang tunnel nga still under construction..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/tunnel.jpg

unya kay we pass by the road nga padulong pier 3 man, puro eyesore kada lingi sa lugar, peek-a-boo lng usa sa akong nephew..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/peek-a-boo.jpg

LordCarnal

April 6th, 2008, 05:06 PM

@Slimer

Naa kay idea pila ang cottage for overnight sa BasDaku sa Moalboal?

Was it P600?

rau

April 6th, 2008, 05:10 PM

pag-abot sa may pier 4 dapit, naa na ang under construction [expansion?] sa Cokaliong building.. not that tall though compared to its first building..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/cokaliong.jpg

dayon after sa pier 4 kay pier 5 gyud 'di ba? so mao ni akong gipikturan.. ang higante tapad sa SM.. damn i hate those wires!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/sofitel.jpg

dayon liko sa left unya ang fujitsu building dayon... [fujitsu akong tawag ani kay mao man nakabutang sa babaw sa building... :)]

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/fujitsu.jpg

pag-parking na padulong SM, we spotted this pink jeep sa Hilton. Aircon pa jud ni ha!? and btw, their cars are also colored pink.. nganong pink ka ha ilang motiff?

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/hiltonjeep.jpg

parking dayon subay sa spiral "road" leading to northwing's parking area..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/spiralsm.jpg

pag-abot sa babaw klaro kaayo ang cranes sa Cebu Port..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/cpacranes.jpg

..ug ang north reclamation area..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/northrecla.jpg

dayong sakay namo sa elevator para northwing...

the end..:)

LordCarnal

April 6th, 2008, 05:19 PM

Look...imagine if all of Cebu's jeepneys would look like that.. aircon pa! hehehe..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/hiltonjeep.jpg

...

vietphilcongee

April 6th, 2008, 05:41 PM

observer lang pud ko sa cebu heritage walk nga thread... tan aw2x lang but for sure i've been to a number of places in cebu nga gi feature especially down south kay ka-ceresnon manko.. we never say we are oslobanon to refer to us, people living in nueva caceres coz it was once a recognized municipality, before being a part of oslob... nidako ko sa ako lola and i have the best memories there... i never liked big cities although i must admit taipei is a good one.. wlay isnatcher... hehehehe

Jimbu

April 6th, 2008, 07:24 PM

Malaysian firm proposes Cebu Internet connection (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local%20News&p=52&type=2&sec=70&aid=20080406194)
The Freeman
Monday, April 7, 2008

Prosat Technologies in Malaysia has proposed for a joint venture with the Cebu provincial government for the establishment of an Internet connection, using WiMAX technology, covering the entire province.

Andre Foresti, Prosat chief executive officer and Stephen Chia, chief operating officer, visited Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and presented to the Provincial Economic Enterprise Council their proposal for a high-speed broadband wireless network infrastructure for the province.

The economic enterprise council has reportedly started reviewing the proposal. If this is approved, even remote barangays will be able to get Internet connections, the officials said.

“Our vision is to develop an effective broadband wireless telecommunications facility to support government and industries, based on open global standards,” said Chia.

Cesar Atienza, Capitol consultant on information technology, said the proposal came at an opportune time when the province needs to provide high schools with Internet connection.

So far, only 42 percent of high schools in the province have been provided, with the Capitol distributing at least 10 computers to every school as part of its program to bring information and communication technology to the municipalities.

“Existing Internet service providers are still looking for commercial viability. They won’t go beyond the Poblacion, because doing so has no attractive commercial returns and they could not survive,” said Atienza.

Atienza said the two Prosat top executives visited Cebu last year for the ICT summit, and was “encouraged by what the governor told them.” The company has 20 years of experience in information technology, and has established such projects in America, Europe, and Asia, he said.

WiMAX, or the Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access, is a telecommunications technology aimed at providing wireless data over long distances in a variety of ways, from point-to-point links to full mobile cellular type access.

WiMAX is described as “a standards-based technology enabling the delivery of last mile wireless broadband access as an alternative to cable and DSL.”

According to Wikipedia, an on-line dictionary, the bandwidth and reach of WiMAX make it suitable for the following potential applications: Connecting Wi-Fi hotspots with each other and to other parts of the Internet; providing a wireless alternative to cable and DSL for last mile broadband access; and providing high-speed data and telecommunications services, among others. — Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon/RAE

diehardbisdak

April 6th, 2008, 08:21 PM

:)

dayon liko sa left unya ang fujitsu building dayon... [fujitsu akong tawag ani kay mao man nakabutang sa babaw sa building... :)

CIFC Tower ni bai...Cebu Int'l. Finance Corp.

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/fujitsu.jpg

we spotted this pink jeep sa Hilton. nganong pink ka ha ilang motiff?

actually, it's coral pink...the underneath beauty of the sea...Hilton Cebu is a beach/resort hotel...no wonder they chose that color

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/hiltonjeep.jpg

nindot lagi ni...limyo pa tan-awon

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/spiralsm.jpg

at least now, limpyo na kaayo ang CIP

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/cpacranes.jpg

diehardbisdak

April 6th, 2008, 08:30 PM

..i think this is a chimney of the diesel-powered plant of VECO

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/vecotower.jpg

ZenChedi

April 7th, 2008, 12:53 AM

unsaon pag post dinhi ug mga pics... hehehe... kapoy basa sa procedure

Use the IMG code. Example:

http://i261.photobucket.com/albums/ii73/ashen_cordonata/imgcode.jpg

Isulod ang image, photo URL inside the IMG codes, nga akong gi-highlight.. But you need to upload your images first to a site such as photobucket, imageshack, flickr, etc..

kanus-a lang diay nasunog ang oslob church?

Last March 27, 2008. HERE (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/03/27/news/fire.destroys.oslob.church.convent.html)

ZenChedi

April 7th, 2008, 01:06 AM

parking dayon subay sa spiral "road" leading to northwing's parking area..

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/spiralsm.jpg

Mahadlok pa jud ko mupark diha kay basin mu-stall ang akong karaan na kaayo nga Lancer inig saka. hehehe..

dayon after sa pier 4 kay pier 5 gyud 'di ba? so mao ni akong gipikturan.. ang higante tapad sa SM.. damn i hate those wires!

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/sofitel.jpg

That building.. white elephant no more??? I hope so. Ang kanang wires, it's a characteristic of Philippine cities (and other Asian cities), eyesore kaayo.. but even Tokyo is plagued with a neverending mess of wires. :lol:

Il Tenore

April 7th, 2008, 02:01 AM

pag-parking na padulong SM, we spotted this pink jeep sa Hilton. Aircon pa jud ni ha!? and btw, their cars are also colored pink.. nganong pink ka ha ilang motiff?

http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd215/linuar_bat/hiltonjeep.jpg

kaila mo ni paris hilton? favorite color man niya ang pink.. usa man pud siya sa tag-iya sa hilton hotel ba? I dunno...

PINOYmeat

April 7th, 2008, 02:29 AM

jones ave. and the country's tallest building outside NCR

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02472.jpg

jones ave. and downtown cebu's tallest

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02471.jpg

PINOYmeat

April 7th, 2008, 03:32 AM

guys, are you familiar with happySlip? She's a fil-am and her videos are big hits in youtube. watch her adventures in cebu

6oldzPajBSM

PINOYmeat

April 7th, 2008, 03:42 AM

the sto. niño basilica

http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x102/pinakamaldito/DSC02473.jpg

slimer

April 7th, 2008, 03:51 AM

@Slimer

Naa kay idea pila ang cottage for overnight sa BasDaku sa Moalboal?

Was it P600?

@arnold
i did not inquire about their cottage for overnight use. but from my observation, i think the price range is from P600 to P800.

LordCarnal

April 7th, 2008, 03:55 AM

^^

Ok thanks.. That's cheap already!

habagatcentral1

April 7th, 2008, 04:04 AM

Nagunsa man ni nga babayhana sa Carbon oe! :lol:
Wild on E! features The Philippines...and this particular part they are in Cebu! :)
2bBfPg_uGWM
Where's Club Fuel anyway? I haven't seen that before.

Somewhere in Mactan (and other portions at Bora)
mH3AJ5ati5U
I see Hilton still u/c

This feature has been shown in 2002.

PINOYmeat

April 7th, 2008, 04:45 AM

Cebu Pacific commences Cebu-Macau, Cebu-Bangkok direct service

Cebu Pacific (CEB) commenced its direct twice weekly service from Cebu to Macau on 05-Apr-08. Cebu Pacific also launched its daily Cebu-Boracay service on 04-Apr-08, and its three times a week Cebu-Bangkok service on the 06-Apr-08.

CEB currently operates six non-stop international routes from Cebu to Hong Kong, Macau, Pusan, Incheon, Singapore, and Taipei.

Meanwhile, CEB is the only airline offering a direct service from Cebu to Macau and Bangkok, and will also offer a Davao-Macau connecting service via Cebu.

About Cebu Pacific

Now in its 13th year of operation, Cebu Pacific currently operates to 12, soon to be 15 international destinations, with the addition of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi in Apr-08, and Kaohsiung in Jun-08. CEB also operates to 21 domestic destinations.

HERE (http://peanuts.aero/low_cost_airline_news/airline/8669/59/Cebu+Pacific+commences+Cebu-Macau,+Cebu-Bangkok+direct+service)