City Loft Residences Condominium

Fuente Triangle Realty Development will be bringing another prime-investment , sure-return of value money by introducing City Loft 1 , City Loft 2 , City Loft 3.
These properties are strategically located at Mango Avenue ( City Loft 1 ) beside old Sacred Heart School for boys. Ranudo Street ( City Loft 2 ) infront of Casino Español and Jakosalem Street ( City Lost 3) beside Ramos Public Market. The residential condominiums ( studio type) are design for ultimate urban living, with floor areas ranging from 16,18,29, to 30 sqm. with an initial price range of 1M to 2M payable in 4 years at 0% interest.

City Loft 1 - Mango Avenue - Estimated Area: 20 to 30 square meters
( Beside Sacred Heart for boys) Estimated Price: 1.4 M to 2 Million pesos

City Loft 2 - Ranudo Street - Estimated Area: 16.5 square meters
(Infront of Casino Español) Estimated Area: 1M to 1.2 Million pesos

City Loft 3 - Jakosalem Street - Estimated Area: 18 to 19 square meters
( Beside Ramos Market ) Estimated Price: 1M to 1.3 Million pesos


source: http://bgsummit.com/city-loft.php

^^hehehe i wonder how an agnostic could be religious. :)

It's similar to no athiest at the foxhole.


but it's the crowds and the commercialization that i cant live with...i can almost imagine Jesus going up there and trashing the whole place...

You should have seen the crowd what you will see in Fatima, Portugal on the 13th day of the month especially on October.
Its human nature to ask God for help in time of need but forget the other end of the bargain as to give thanks whatever wish was granted.

How many storeys are there on each locations?

^^ wala pa further info abou these projects bai? ...i hope it's more than 15F...

...Shangri-la-ish...heheheh!


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/2836333142_6ff61fa238.jpg?v=0

City Loft Residences Condominium

Fuente Triangle Realty Development will be bringing another prime-investment , sure-return of value money by introducing City Loft 1 , City Loft 2 , City Loft 3.


City Loft 2 - Ranudo Street - Estimated Area: 16.5 square meters
(Infront of Casino Español) Estimated Area: 1M to 1.2 Million pesos




source: http://bgsummit.com/city-loft.php

I hope they'd spare that lovely old house across the casino :ohno:

SM will be installing aromatic machines??? pasanin naman ng mga tenants yan hehehe :lol::lol:

nope...sa CR ibutang...pano papasanin?...kung may kukuha siguro...:bash:
actually hindi "machines" kungdi dispensers...:bash:

Are there other things that you have heard? :D


..

I heard a lot of very exciting rumors....:banana::banana:

Business
BRT: Better Rapid Transit? (First of two parts) (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=52&type=2&sec=71&aid=20080907187)
FULL DISCLOSURE By Fidel Abalos
Monday, September 8, 2008

After years of dormancy, the idea of using the much-ballyhooed Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is again hugging the headlines. Several ideas have been thrown into the boiling pot. While proponents and directly affected parties are trying to raise the most profound arguments, passive bystanders are trying to tackle their thoughts and apprehensions in barbershop talks and informal gatherings. Recognizing everyone’s biases, this is just normal. Unique as we are, we all differ in the way we achieve our preconceived goals.

Indeed, in the coming months or years, we shall be witnesses of endless debates among politicians; wild bickering among interested groups and parties; countless complaints as well as court cases by operators; and worst, annoying strikes by jeepney drivers due to this proposal. Never take for granted the cause-oriented groups. These ideologues will certainly join the fray to gain media mileage for posterity and funding propositions.

However, if we listen to reasons and take a deeper look at the proposal, these unwarranted possibilities can be avoided. Altogether, we need to look into this proposal by first, evaluating our present transport and traffic situation. Then, study the proposal, if indeed this addresses the concerns of our present condition.

In evaluating our present transport and traffic condition, we shall look into convenience, safety, efficiency and environmental concerns.

On convenience, is the present transport system acceptable? Absolutely, the answer is a big NO. Despite being holders of certificates of public convenience, these jeepney drivers and operators have less regard on such responsibility. Two months ago, we were on the receiving end of these utility operators’ and drivers’ shenanigans. Such transport strike was one of the many insensibilities these drivers and operators had shown us. Obviously infiltrated with ideologues, these bunch of bullies were harassing sensible drivers who continued to ply their routes. Feeling ignored, these thugs resorted to throwing metal spikes in the middle of the road to incapacitate the non-striking drivers’ units.

Consequently, classes were suspended. Some workers arrived late and others went on leave. As the day ended, long queues in several intersections were ordinary sights. Carbon and other satellite markets’ crowds were relatively scarce as most diehard patrons were immobilized.

Sadists that they are, these ruffians rejoiced in all those inconveniences we were in. They were trumpeting here and there about how successful the transport strike was. They rejoiced without realizing that in doing so, they successfully pulled the school children a day back to illiteracy and further impoverished the families of ordinary employees who were not able to earn for a day.

Such strike, like many others before that, did not only bring us inconceivable discomforts. It also dealt us immeasurable losses brought about by economic inactivity.

On safety, is the current system desirable? Definitely, the answer is a big flat ZERO. In the drivers’ race for more passengers to get the front seats, safety concerns have been left in the back seat. They don’t recognize designated jeepney stops. They load and unload passengers anywhere on the streets.

More often, passengers had to squeeze themselves through a phalanx of vehicles to get to the sidewalk where they could be safer. They run and elude racing vehicles just to get a ride on jeepneys that are halting at the middle of the road.

On efficiency, is the present situation at par? No way, it is the most inefficient. With their sheer number alone the streets are already clogged. Factor in the hardheadedness of the drivers, traffic is moving at snail-pace. In fact, more often, this resulted to huge traffic jams. Consequently, commuters are more often missing their appointments or are reporting to their work or classes very late.

repost from infra thread

Monday, September 08, 2008
No-work holiday in Cebu, mass for Osmeña Day rites (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/08/news/no.work.holiday.in.cebu.mass.for.osme.a.day.rites.html)

A MASS and a short program will be held to commemorate the 130th birth anniversary of the late president Sergio Osmeña Sr. tomorrow morning.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña will lead government officials, civic groups, students and fellow Cebuanos in a tribute to his grandfather at the marker at the corner of Lapu-Lapu St. and Osmeña Blvd.

A member of the Osmeña clan is also expected to deliver a message during the program.

Declared by Republic Act 6953 as a non-working holiday in Cebu City, Cebu Province and its component cities, Sept. 9 each year is also a special public working holiday in the rest of the country.

As stated in the Labor Code, those who will report to work on a special non-working holiday, including Osmeña Day, are entitled to an additional 30 percent of their basic pay.

Classes in all public and private elementary, secondary and tertiary schools in all cities and the rest of the province will also be suspended.

Also known as Cebu’s Grand Old Man, Don Sergio’s 42 years in public service began in 1904, when he served as Cebu’s youngest governor at 25.

Four years later, he became speaker of the First Philippine Assembly.

Don Sergio also became senator and was elected vice president in 1935. Following the death of president Manuel Quezon in 1944, Don Sergio assumed the presidency. (LCR)

just hours ago in Simala...



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miracle? or just the chandelier reflection...
xXJGWIMn0x0

SM will be installing aromatic machines??? pasanin naman ng mga tenants yan hehehe :lol::lol:

which they will pass on to consumers ;)

http://www.totallycebu.com/cebupic.jpg

Taken by a photographer friend of mine.

^^

nice :cheers:

bai, i think, what he meant by "pasanin na naman sa mga tenants yan"...baka ipasa nyo daw ang gastusin sa mga tenants...

nope...sa CR ibutang...pano papasanin?...kung may kukuha siguro...:bash:
actually hindi "machines" kungdi dispensers...:bash:

Someone who is into the hotel industry said that Shangri-La and Plantation Bay are expected to make losses once Imperial Hotel opens since a number of Koreans will surely patronize it. Imperial Hotel also has all the facilities, amenities and services that Shangri-La and Plantation Bay have combined.

Imperial Hotel is a 5 star hotel (complete services, facilities,etc.)

Also, Crown Regency Hotel (Fuente) is gearing for 5-star status.

I've also learned that Marco Polo and Hilton are only 3-star (as of now) although Marco Polo is gearing for 5 star status (development of Marco Polo is not yet complete).

According to him a five star hotel should have complete facilities and wide range of services which should include a spa, among others.


//

miracle? or just the chandelier reflection...
xXJGWIMn0x0


It's just the reflection of the chandelier. Hehe.

..

dp

^ Yeah, mura lang ang mga 'yan, ano ba naman kasi 'yung iniisip n'yo, 'yung sobrang hightech? :lol:

Side Comment: Bugnaw kaayo ang SM kanina. Gipangkurog mi tanan sa Informatics. :ohno:

which they will pass on to consumers ;)

bai, i think, what he meant by "pasanin na naman sa mga tenants yan"...baka ipasa nyo daw ang gastusin sa mga tenants...

ok...but don't worry...those are plain speculations...those dispensers are consumable items

Someone who is into the hotel industry said that Shangri-La and Plantation Bay are expected to make losses once Imperial Hotel opens since a number of Koreans will surely patronize it. Imperial Hotel also has all the facilities, amenities and services that Shangri-La and Plantation Bay have combined.

Imperial Hotel is a 5 star hotel (complete services, facilities,etc.)

Also, Crown Regency Hotel (Fuente) is gearing for 5-star status.

I've also learned that Marco Polo and Hilton are only 3-star (as of now) although Marco Polo is gearing for 5 star status (development of Marco Polo is not yet complete).

According to him a five star hotel should have complete facilities and wide range of services which should include a spa, among others.


//

kabalo ko diin ni gikan.. gikan ni pag interview nimo ganina sa J. King & Sons.. sakto ba? hehe

It's just the reflection of the chandelier. Hehe.

..


Yup, me too...;)

Og sa birthday ni Mama Mary, I got this from Simala.
Bisag kani lang, dako og importante na kaayo para nako:)
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/DSC01170-1.jpg

Bastille Day celebration in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080907196&type=2)
Letter to the Editor
Monday, September 8, 2008

From the article "Cooking with Character" published August 5, the French National Day has been celebrated in Cebu in large pomp in presence of the French Ambassador and Madame Gérard Chesnel.

But strangely enough such important celebration has been organized without the participation of the French Community of Cebu to the exception of very few selected. Indeed, it is estimated that about 200 French citizens live in Cebu but only a selected 10 percent were in attendance.

French citizens officially invited were informed later on, by email, that their invitation was cancelled. Not a very elegant manner and certainly not in line with the French's culture, etiquette and protocole. Is it really what this celebration in Cebu did proclaim -- Liberty, Egality, Fraternity?

Is that the proper label and protocol to organize and celebrate the French National Day ? Where is the friendship and respect? Is that the real meaning of "Les Amis de la France" (The friends of France)?
Jean Michaut
CebuCity
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Someone who is into the hotel industry said that Shangri-La and Plantation Bay are expected to make losses once Imperial Hotel opens since a number of Koreans will surely patronize it. Imperial Hotel also has all the facilities, amenities and services that Shangri-La and Plantation Bay have combined.

Imperial Hotel is a 5 star hotel (complete services, facilities,etc.)

Also, Crown Regency Hotel (Fuente) is gearing for 5-star status.

I've also learned that Marco Polo and Hilton are only 3-star (as of now) although Marco Polo is gearing for 5 star status (development of Marco Polo is not yet complete).

According to him a five star hotel should have complete facilities and wide range of services which should include a spa, among others.


//


Basin in the first few years of Imperial Palace's operation, Bai...Normally, people tend to flock based on "what's the latest" attitude. After sa curiosity, mag agad na dayon na ang mga tawo sa quality....Kung patas ra og performance ang mga hotel sa Mactan, then maayo hinoon.


I think, Shangrila is also doing some expansion, so i believe that these people in the hotel and tourism industry are predicting something big.

Kung nagplano magpa five star ang mga 3-star ug 4-star hotel, i think, makanindot pud na sa image sa Cebu.

One thing pud, i hope nga ma-promote pud ang Cebu as backpacker friendly.

Holiday sa adlaw sa "Grand Old Man of Cebu" (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080907143&type=2)
Ni Elly Bolonos
Monday, September 8, 2008

Walay klase ug walay trabaho ugmang adlawa Septiyembre 9 sa kinatibuk-ang lalawigan ug dakbayan sa Sugbu nunot sa paghandom sa ika-130 nga birth anniversary ni Don Sergio Osmeña Sr.

Kini gipasubay usab sa Akta Republika 6953 nga giaprubahan sa kongreso aron sa paghatag og higayon sa tanang mga Sugbuanon nga mahandom ang adlaw nga natawhan ni Osmeña nga gibansagang “The Grand Old Man.”

Alas 7:30 ugma sa buntag dunay ipahigayong Santos nga Misa nga ipahinungod kang Don Sergio Osmeña Sr., diha sa marker niini nga nahamutang sa eskina sa mga dalan Osmeña Boulevard ug Lapu-Lapu Street ning siyudad.

Human niini isunod gilayon ang hamubong programa ingon man ang floral offering diha sa marker nga gipaabot nga tambungan sa mga opisyal sa kagamhanan sa dakbayan ingon man sa mga kabanay ni Osmeña.

Si Don Sergio natawo niadtong Septiyembre 9, 1878 ug nakaserbisyo og kapin sa 40 ka tuig sa publiko.

Namatay si Osmeña niadtong Oktubre 19, 1961 sa edad nga 83 anyos apan kini giingong nagbilin og maayong dungog sa Sugbu.

Nagsugod si Osmeña sa iyang public service isip konsehal ug gitudlo sa American Colonial Administration isip gobernador sa Sugbu niadtong tuig 1904.

Duha ka tuig ang nakalabay si Osmeña nagpapili alang sa nahisgutang posisyon ug nidaug sa gipahigayong eleksiyon.

Dihang nahimo na nga gobernador si Osmena nagpapili usab sa labing una nga Philippine Assembly niadtong tuig 1907 ug napiling speaker sa edad nga 29.

Nagpabiling assemblyman si Osmeña hangtud niadtong tuig 1922 ug nahimong bise-presidente sa duha ka termino ubos sa Philippine Commonwealth.

Nahimong presidente si Don Sergio sa nasud ubos sa Commonwealth government dihang namatay si Presidente Manuel L. Quezon niadtong tuig 1944.

Nagpapili pagka-presidente si Osmeña niadtong 1946 apan tungod sa iyang pagkompiyansa ug sa pagdumili pagpangampanya, siya napildi ni Manuel Roxas.

Si Don Sergio nga usa usab ka abogado ug newspaper editor, maoy usa sa mga founder sa Nacionalista Party uban kang Presidente Quezon.
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http://www.totallycebu.com/cebupic.jpg

Taken by a photographer friend of mine.

nice! sa fernan bridge nagshoot ang photographer ani no?

grabe au si mama mary mu-hilak
sa simala......

mga 6 times..... i think??

just hours ago in Simala...

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2836337016_99ec6a5512.jpg?v=0

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wow nice to see the renovation is now completed

You should have seen the crowd what you will see in Fatima, Portugal on the 13th day of the month especially on October.
Its human nature to ask God for help in time of need but forget the other end of the bargain as to give thanks whatever wish was granted.

As much as possible, I avoid pilgrimage sites because of the crowds, most of whom came without knowing really what it is that they came for...or worse, most are coming for the wrong reasons...they dont seek to commune with God, what they want is to twist His will and ask for riches, healing, or whatever suits their needs...

Besides, when I need something from God, why bother climbing a mountain or going to some magical well to ask for it, don't we Catholics profess His omnipresence?

flickr photo by justin ventura (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44709642@N00/)

Cebu City
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2610397008_0675aa973a_b.jpg

^^ OMG, pwede tong pang SSC banner..

^^ Simply....breathtaking....nakakamiss.

Tuesday, September 09, 2008
SM plan to construct convention center, inn in Cebu



THE SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) will open its second convention center in Cebu, which is projected to be completed within two years.

“The design development (of the convention center) will take six months while construction for the building will be (take) 18 months,” said Merril Yu, senior vice president of the SMIC Hotel Investment Group.

SMIC plans to build a three-story convention center that will have a total space of 8,000 square meters. It will rise next to the SM hotel and the SM City Cebu mall at the North Reclamation Area, Cebu City.


“It will be a smaller version of the convention center found at the SM Mall of Asia Complex” Yu said.

The convention center is also designed to complete the “one-stop experience” that SMIC is trying to achieve by putting it in the same block as the mall and the hotel.

Yu, however, did not disclose how much SMIC will invest in the project.

The convention center will have 4,000 square meters of exhibit space and 3,500 square meters for other functions.

Marissa Fernan, vice president for SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI), said it is still unclear if the exhibit areas found inside
the SM Cebu mall will have to be taken out.

“But we have a million of uses for that space,” she said in a news conference yesterday.

Yu said that since the design details of the convention center are not yet finalized SMIC cannot give more information.

However, he said the design of the convention center will “compliment” the existing facilities within the 18-hectare SM Cebu property at the North Reclamation Area.

“Everything is meant to blend in together,” he said.

Fernan, on the other hand, said once the hotel and convention center are operational, SM Cebu might be renamed as a “complex” to refer to it as an all-in-one destination. (DME)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/09/bus/sm.plan.to.construct.convention.center.inn.in.cebu.html

^^ Wow! So what started as a post by blueguy here in SSC Cebu months ago is now starting to become a reality na...weeeeeeeeeeeee It's gonna be Cebu's version of SMX :okay:



A smaller version of SMX in Manila.
http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/Mypix/_smxptaa8.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/Mypix/_smxptaa5.jpg

flickr photo by justin ventura (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44709642@N00/)

Cebu City
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2610397008_0675aa973a_b.jpg

ganda.... mwuah.. love it!!

^^ SMX...nai-mentioned sa news na it takes 6 months for design development (of the convention center) but we had chismis about this plan since June pa or earlier....so, correct pala na ang groundbreaking ay sa December 2008 na...

...what's that INN?


Tuesday, September 09, 2008
SM plan to construct convention center, inn in Cebu


THE SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) will open its second convention center in Cebu, which is projected to be completed within two years.

“The design development (of the convention center) will take six months while construction for the building will be (take) 18 months,” said Merril Yu, senior vice president of the SMIC Hotel Investment Group.

SMIC plans to build a three-story convention center that will have a total space of 8,000 square meters. It will rise next to the SM hotel and the SM City Cebu mall at the North Reclamation Area, Cebu City.


“It will be a smaller version of the convention center found at the SM Mall of Asia Complex” Yu said.

The convention center is also designed to complete the “one-stop experience” that SMIC is trying to achieve by putting it in the same block as the mall and the hotel.

Yu, however, did not disclose how much SMIC will invest in the project.

The convention center will have 4,000 square meters of exhibit space and 3,500 square meters for other functions.

Marissa Fernan, vice president for SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI), said it is still unclear if the exhibit areas found inside
the SM Cebu mall will have to be taken out.

“But we have a million of uses for that space,” she said in a news conference yesterday.

Yu said that since the design details of the convention center are not yet finalized SMIC cannot give more information.

However, he said the design of the convention center will “compliment” the existing facilities within the 18-hectare SM Cebu property at the North Reclamation Area.

“Everything is meant to blend in together,” he said.

Fernan, on the other hand, said once the hotel and convention center are operational, SM Cebu might be renamed as a “complex” to refer to it as an all-in-one destination. (DME)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/09/bus/sm.plan.to.construct.convention.center.inn.in.cebu.html

^^basin separate nang inn sa convention center,hehe..

Tuesday, September 09, 2008
SM plan to construct convention center, inn in Cebu

However, he said the design of the convention center will “compliment” the existing facilities within the 18-hectare SM Cebu property at the North Reclamation Area.

“Everything is meant to blend in together,” he said.

Fernan, on the other hand, said once the hotel and convention center are operational, SM Cebu might be renamed as a “complex” to refer to it as an all-in-one destination. (DME)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/09/bus/sm.plan.to.construct.convention.center.inn.in.cebu.html

So a total of 18 hectares for SM Complex (13.8 hectares for Mall Area plus 4.2 hectares for Radisson Hotel and Convention Center) http://www.smprime.com/Supermalls.php?MallsID=21

Read lately from Sunstar Online. I hope, tangtangon sa COA ang ilang memorandum about banning Cebu City hall supporting the Sinulog activities.

Kung kanus-a nagkanindot ang Sinulog, mao sad igara nila og buhat buhat anang memo. Kadugay na anang Sinulog, unya karon pa sila gara-gara og ban sa financial support sa Cebu City?

Hopefully, i-reconsider nila ilang move...Dako kaayo na nga impact sa Sinulog festival kung ila nang tangtangon.

to be seen? ;)

^^ SMX...nai-mentioned sa news na it takes 6 months for design development (of the convention center) but we had chismis about this plan since June pa or earlier....so, correct pala na ang groundbreaking ay sa December 2008 na...

...what's that INN?

The inn they're referring to is Casa SM, SM's chain of budget hotels. (See Metro Manila Projects on the Rise)

Read lately from Sunstar Online. I hope, tangtangon sa COA ang ilang memorandum about banning Cebu City hall supporting the Sinulog activities.

Kung kanus-a nagkanindot ang Sinulog, mao sad igara nila og buhat buhat anang memo. Kadugay na anang Sinulog, unya karon pa sila gara-gara og ban sa financial support sa Cebu City?

Hopefully, i-reconsider nila ilang move...Dako kaayo na nga impact sa Sinulog festival kung ila nang tangtangon.

Mga amao man nang taga COA, ngano gud tawn nga iban man nila ang financial support from Cebu City?! Unsa man diay nang Dinagyang, wala'y support from Iloilo City? Ang Masskara wala'y support from Bacolod City? Ang Kadayawan, wala'y support from Davao City? Ang ubang festivals, wala'y support gikan sa ilang city? Bleh. :rant:

I hope tangtangon ni nila Bai...Naa na sa momentum ang Sinulog, unya kalit lang ni og pasikat ang COA.

Though ang ilang main point kay naa daw government official nga na-involve sa Sinulog foundation (which is an NGO). Pero dapat dili idamay ang tibook festivities ug ang support sa city hall ngadto sa festival.

^ Loslos nila, makidlatan ra na sila. :laugh:

NEWS: Informatics SM Cebu is currently aiming to reach 300-500 students para maghimo silang own campus sa Cebu Business Park or sa Asiatown IT Park. So please, pagpaenroll namo sa Informatics para dili na mi sa SM kay dili g'yud ko ganahan didto (except sa Northwing). :rofl:

^ Loslos nila, makidlatan ra na sila. :laugh:

Hagbay ra nga tambaloslos na sila. :laugh:

^^ drama mana ni Thomas.. iya gi hulga2x ang COA.. however, i'm very optimistic na naa dyu'y sinulog.. kana pah motaas samot ang tourista.. :D

NEWS: Informatics SM Cebu is currently aiming to reach 300-500 students para maghimo silang own campus sa Cebu Business Park or sa Asiatown IT Park. So please, pagpaenroll namo sa Informatics para dili na mi sa SM kay dili g'yud ko ganahan didto (except sa Northwing). :rofl:

what if dli mo reach sa ilang expected na numbers? would they still pursue to build their own campus?

Hagbay ra nga tambaloslos na sila. :laugh:

Hehehehehhe...Ok ok ra man gud na ang purpose and function sa COA...pero di lang pud kaayo palabi-an ang sobra ka by the book...And nganong karon pa man pud sila mo-ingon ana?

I mean, they could have asked the city hall katong 1990's pa unta...Karon, dako na kaayo ang expectations sa mga tawo sa Sinulog, unya karon pa sila mag-ing ana...Pastilan ning atong mga government agencies oi...Pabadlong kaayo.

what if dli mo reach sa ilang expected na numbers? would they still pursue to build their own campus?

I think their head company, Informatics Singapore, would only give them the budget if they reach the required head count. :)

I think their head company, Informatics Singapore, would only give them the budget if they reach the required head count. :)

Mao man na nga ang mga girls morag pang-anime og uniform?

Pila naman head count ninyo karon diay, Sinj?

NEWS: Informatics SM Cebu is currently aiming to reach 300-500 students para maghimo silang own campus sa Cebu Business Park or sa Asiatown IT Park. So please, pagpaenroll namo sa Informatics para dili na mi sa SM kay dili g'yud ko ganahan didto (except sa Northwing). :rofl:

nindot ra ba ng informatics kay nindot ang uniform sa mga students especially sa mga girls.. :naughty: hehe

^ Yeah, I love my uniform. Mura ko ug ahente ug mga tambal. :rofl:

so finally nagka-press release na gyud ang SMX Cebu.. dili na ni rumor.. hehe naa pay pakapin nga SM Inn or Casa SM! hehe.. SM residences nalang ang kulang..

^ Yeah, I love my uniform. Mura ko ug ahente ug mga tambal. :rofl:

Nahan ko sa inyong uniform...murag anime :D

flickr photo by justin ventura (http://www.flickr.com/photos/44709642@N00/)

Cebu City
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3106/2610397008_0675aa973a_b.jpg
^^
breathtaking!

Nice photo in the previous page but I can really see the need for taller buildings. :yes:

Read lately from Sunstar Online. I hope, tangtangon sa COA ang ilang memorandum about banning Cebu City hall supporting the Sinulog activities.

Kung kanus-a nagkanindot ang Sinulog, mao sad igara nila og buhat buhat anang memo. Kadugay na anang Sinulog, unya karon pa sila gara-gara og ban sa financial support sa Cebu City?

Hopefully, i-reconsider nila ilang move...Dako kaayo na nga impact sa Sinulog festival kung ila nang tangtangon.

Mga amao man nang taga COA, ngano gud tawn nga iban man nila ang financial support from Cebu City?! Unsa man diay nang Dinagyang, wala'y support from Iloilo City? Ang Masskara wala'y support from Bacolod City? Ang Kadayawan, wala'y support from Davao City? Ang ubang festivals, wala'y support gikan sa ilang city? Bleh. :rant:



According to today's papers, its not just the Sinulog Foundation that's aftected but also other NGOs that are headed by a Government official (The SInulog Foundation is chaired by Vice Mayor Mike Rama). COA is not singling out Cebu City. They are doing this to prevent 'overnight' groups from using the people's money through that head government official. So if COA will not reconsider, they can either scale-down the Sinulog, or worse, let Rama quit his post.

According to today's papers, its not just the Sinulog Foundation that's aftected but also other NGOs that are headed by a Government official (The SInulog Foundation is chaired by Vice Mayor Mike Rama). COA is not singling out Cebu City. They are doing this to prevent 'overnight' groups from using the people's money through that head government official. So if COA will not reconsider, they can either scale-down the Sinulog, or worse, let Rama quit his post.

WHy have this now?

Nice photo in the previous page but I can really see the need for taller buildings. :yes:

AGREE
maski 10 lang ka supertalls ok na kaau..

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for how many years , waterfront is still the outstanding structure..
kitang kita sa pic

^ Also, if you look at the night skyline from the Mandaue-Mactan bridges, mura ra ta ug wala'y skyline. :laugh:

WHy have this now?
COA misdirected by Liberals? faith-based groups? anti-Catholic groups w/ their own agenda? etc....Which and Who? Otherwise what other festivities?
Sinjin P. with his knowledge of Sinulog's organic organization structure should ask the concerned leader to inquire President Arroyo who appoints Commission on Audit (COA) Commissioner who is currently Reynaldo A. Villar?

The U.S.government NEVER funds construction on a religious institution unless it is historically significant. COA Circular 2007-0001 does not apply to the case "Sinulog Festivties".
The religious aspect outwardly does not have conversion factor, but only display our
significant history, that Cebu is root and the beginning of a people united. We
proudly call ourselves Filipinos.

COMMENT: Ang comfort lounge sa Ayala kay nindot unta pero mawala ang iyang pagkacomfortable tungod sa kaalimoot, murag wala'y aircon, electric fan lang. :laugh:

Anyway, mahibung ko sa SM, sige'g panghambog nga naa sila'y ilahang comfort lounge sa Northwing. Nagkabuang ko'g pangita pero wala ko'y nakit-an. Naa g'yud diay sila'y comfort lounge? Asa man dapit?

just made my day!!!

SM Cebu eyes own convention center
By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 14:33:00 09/09/2008

CEBU CITY, Philippines - A new convention center will open in Cebu towards the end of 2010.

SM Investments Center (SMIC) announced plans on Monday to build an 8,000-square meter convention center within the 18-hectare SM property at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City. here (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/enterprise/view/20080909-159573/SM-Cebu-eyes-own-convention-center)


SM changes brand

THE SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) has decided to change the company that will operate its hotel at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City.

Merril Yu, senior vice president of the Hotel Investment Group, said SMIC signed a contract last Sept. 2 with Radisson Hotels and Resorts, a member of the US-based Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

The 20-story Radisson Hotel Cebu is expected to become operational in March 2009. It will be the first Radisson hotel to operate in the country. here (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/09/bus/sm.changes.brand.html)

It would have been better if they stayed with Sofitel, i think its a more well known brand. But Im very happy that at least things are moving, hope to see construction activity resume asap.....apil nasad ang SMX:).

the SMX convention center should have been much bigger than they are planning now. CICC is already around 20,000 sq. m. I can already imagine how small this convention center is.. But anyway, maski unsa pa na, welcome gihapon kaau ni nga development. :banana:

...mga bai, tanan gastos about Sinulog is okay sa COA except lang gyud sa "pag extend og financial assistance to the local government units outside the city nga mo-join sa festivities" ...kung inyong mahihumduman, bag-o lang ni nga pamaagi ni Tomas...siguro, nakit-an sa COA nga pwede gamiton ning pamaagi ni Tomas sa graft & corruption sa mga local officials...i think, na-a'y good ground ang COA...IMO!

..@sinj, the cities you mentioned, i don't think they have the same way what Tomas is doing to the participating contingents...

Mga amao man nang taga COA, ngano gud tawn nga iban man nila ang financial support from Cebu City?! Unsa man diay nang Dinagyang, wala'y support from Iloilo City? Ang Masskara wala'y support from Bacolod City? Ang Kadayawan, wala'y support from Davao City? Ang ubang festivals, wala'y support gikan sa ilang city? Bleh. :rant:

^^ for me, ok din sana yung sofitel, para may european hotel na sa cebu. kasi we have asian hotels na (shangrila, imperial palace, marco polo) and american (marriott) but anyway, its a welcome development for cebu pa rin.

..@sinj, the cities you mentioned, i don't think they have the same way what Tomas is doing to the participating contingents...

Yeah...lahi man ang sa uban nga mga ciudades. But I hope with this challenge imposed to cities who are promoting their festivals as a tourist attraction to be more resourceful (although the consequence of it, especially to the conservative religious and zealots is too much commercialism).

Sinulog is a Cebuano tradition. Its in everybody's consciousness as a manifestation to the devotion of the Holy Child. The festival and the spirit wouldn't just die down because of a COA mandate. :)

...mga bai, tanan gastos about Sinulog is okay sa COA except lang gyud sa "pag extend og financial assistance to the local government units outside the city nga mo-join sa festivities" ...kung inyong mahihumduman, bag-o lang ni nga pamaagi ni Tomas...siguro, nakit-an sa COA nga pwede gamiton ning pamaagi ni Tomas sa graft & corruption sa mga local officials...i think, na-a'y good ground ang COA...IMO!

..@sinj, the cities you mentioned, i don't think they have the same way what Tomas is doing to the participating contingents...

Oh okay, ang financial assistance ra diay. Aber, nganong wala man sila nanghilabot sa kang Gwen nga P100,000 financial assistance to each contingent nga niapil sa Pasigarbo sa Sugbo? Ug tungod pa sa success sa PsS, gipun-an pa g'yud niya ug lain nga P100,000. Hmmm, dili kaha puppet ni Madame Gwen ang naglingkod sa COA? Apil kaha gihapon ni sa away nila ni Tomas? Pero murag imposible man kay mosayaw man sad si Madame kada Sinulog. Gabaan pud intawn siya sa Sto. Nino kung gibuhat sad na niya tungod lang sa dumot ug away nila ni Mang Tomas.

AGREE

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for how many years , waterfront is still the outstanding structure..
kitang kita sa pic

murag windland, mura pud ug waterfront ang imung nakita..

NEWS: Informatics SM Cebu is currently aiming to reach 300-500 students para maghimo silang own campus sa Cebu Business Park or sa Asiatown IT Park. So please, pagpaenroll namo sa Informatics para dili na mi sa SM kay dili g'yud ko ganahan didto (except sa Northwing). :rofl:

wow that's good :banana::banana: but Informatics in SM Iloilo closed down already....

Koreans in Cebu to learn local laws (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080908198&type=2)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008


To prevent Koreans from violating any law, language schools here in Cebu have decided to integrate into their curriculum lessons on local laws of the different cities and municipalities across the province.

Charlie Shin of the United Korean Community Association in Cebu said all schools specializing in teaching English to Koreans will be adopting this method very soon. He admitted that many Koreans, especially the young, are not aware they have already gone beyond what’s allowed by law.

“Many Koreans who come here really enjoy, most of them are young and they commit mistakes, and they do not know they are already committing mistakes, some Korean to Korean, or Korean to Cebuano,” Shin said.

Shin said the Koreans that come to Cebu, about 3000 every week, are only given simple and basic information about Cebu and the Philippines prior to their departure from Korea, thus, it is about time that they learn more about the province’s laws, especially that many of them reportedly keep on coming back.

Meanwhile, Shin confirmed that the death of a Korean at the Crown Regency Hotel and Suites was purely accidental after authorities could not find any trace of foul play. Park Shung Shu, 28, fell off the hotel the other week.

“We also rule out suicide since he was very happy that time, he was with his girl,” Shin said.

Shu’s body was already cremated and his ashes brought to Korea by his family who came to Cebu. — Ferliza C. Contratista/JMO

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Award Winning New Zealand Winemaker Visits Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080908183&type=2)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008


Paul Bourgeois, the Chief Winemaker of Spy Valley Wines, recently visited Cebu at the invitation of Corinne & Dondi Joseph, owners of one of Cebu’s best wine cellar’s “D+B Revolutionary Wines” (used to be known as “Darras+Bowler”). D+B sell what is considered to be the best selection of New Zealand wines in Cebu, in addition to a number of high quality labels from different countries.

Paul is a young, multi-awarded winemaker (and multi-awarded multi-disciplined athlete!) who has been making superb wines since 1993. He has a passion for aromatic grape varieties, Riesling in particular, and a superb pedigree of excellence in Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. His style is traditional, elegant, hand made wines with hard work going into ensuring the grapes are of the requisite quality for wine making.

Paul’s wines have achieved very high ratings:
• 2006 Sauvignon Blanc - 91 points by Wine Spectator
• 2007 Sauvignon Blanc recently won a Trophy for Best Sauvignon Blanc under £10 at the most prestigious international wine awards show, the Decanter World Wine Awards 2008. The ’07 also received a 90-point rating by Wine Spectator.

• 2007 Pinot Noir was awarded five-stars in the Decanter New Zealand Wine Tasting this year, naming it the Best Value Pinot Noir, and won a Gold Medal at the prestigious Japan International Wine Challenge 2008.

Confirming Spy Valley’s position as a top quality Gewurztraminer producer, the 2007 vintage won the trophy for Champion Gewurztraminer at New Zealand’s oldest wine competition, the 55th Royal Ester Show Wine Awards. His “Old/New World” style Gewurztraminer was a high performer at the awards, winning a disproportionate number of gold medals.

The evening began at D+B’s private wine bar in their striking new wine cellar in Crossroads Mall, with guests enjoying the 2006 Sauvignon Blanc and the 2006 Dry Riesling. The Sauvignon Blanc drinks dry, with typically intense fruit and herb flavors that balance beautifully with the vibrant acidity. The Riesling was dry, crisp, and focused citrus notes. The wines were delicious, refreshing and a perfect start to an evening. Paul literally started his first-ever Cebu visit rather auspiciously with a big bang! You will have to ask him about that one. Our lips are sealed. And Paul is a cool cat.

In the 1980s, the New Zealand wine industry made a conscious decision to move into producing only wines of high quality, and to stop producing industrial, low cost table wines. The result has been the emergence of a diverse range of well-made wines and a unique New Zealand style and more importantly, terroir – which is the expression of the unique qualities that land and weather conditions bring to a wine.

“Corinne and I have developed a passion for New Zealand wines about four years ago. The whites are extremely bright and refreshing, with the Sauvignon Blancs and Chardonnays of course leading the way with over 20 different styles produced. The red Pinot Noirs are second to none in both value and taste, while the red ‘Bordeaux-style’ or ‘Rhone-style’ blends of Cabernet and Merlot and Shiraz Viognier respectively are among the best red blends we enjoy on a regular basis. The wines have distinct fruit, without being heavy – with elegant overlay that are brilliant to discover. Yes, we do love our Kiwi wines and at the price Spy Valley sells for, their wines are affordable and almost always on our table!” said Dondi Joseph.

After aperitif, the D+B aficionados-friends and their Kiwi guests walked over to OLIO for dinner. Corinne, a food and wine pairing enthusiast and budding expert, organized a wine and food degustation menu with Chef Luis that was the anticipated highlight of the evening. Winemaker Paul introduced every wine served with each course. The evening’s pairings were:

Prawns in Harrissa Sauce with the 2006 Gewurstraminer. The award-winning “Gewurz” has honey, rose petal, lychees, spicy white pepper and cardamom flavors, a natural sweetness, and elegant finish. It was delicious with the prawns and was able to stand up to the slightly spicy North African harrissa sauce.

Escargots in Filo Shell with the the 2006 Chardonnay. Aged in oak, the Chardonnay had a lovely full-bodied texture, almonds, peach and citrus flavours, and superb balance. The structure of this well-made wine will allow it to age - and be paired with a wide variety of dishes. The wine’s chewy-ness matched the texture of the escargots and complimented the rich herb and butter oils used in preparing the dish.

Angel Hair Pasta with Roasted Tomato Sauce with the 2006 Pinot Gris. This gold medal, 4-star award winning wine is intensely floral, with ripe pears, cooked apple and custard flavours that are deliciously long – and it leaves you with a wonderful feeling of “big-ness” in your mouth. The gentle crisp-ness of the Pinot Gris softens the typical acidity of the tomato sauce, leaving the more pure tomato and herb flavours.

Roast Leg of Lamb with Garden Vegetables with the 2006 Pinot Noir. Well, this has been rated one of the top Kiwi Pinots and while it could stand on its own (like most of Paul’s wines) it was a fine match with the lamb. This wine tasted of fruit, plums and chocolates with firm but pleasant tannins and a silky finish. This goes well with any meat: red or white!

And for dessert, a Fresh Fruit with Sabayon with the 2006 Riesling. What a soothing way to finish a meal - a full-bodied, fruit-driven sweet-ish wine, with intense fresh lime, honey and apricot flavours! It is perfect to sip, with and even way after dessert.

Paul’s first visit to Cebu was far too short and it was with a little disappointment that we called it a night – after a great evening of good food, good wine, and great conversation.

D+B (also known as Darras+Bowler) Revolutionary Wine Cellar recently expanded and moved to a prominent new location in Crossroads Mall in Banilad. It is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and it’s private wine tasting room is open by reservation only. For more information call (032) 233-0832 or 33, or 346-1945.


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Insular Life opens Cebu hub (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=2008090842&type=2)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008


The Insular Life Assurance Co. Ltd. (Insular Life) broke ground recently for its new corporate center in Cebu, the Insular Life Cebu Business Centre.

The J.T. Mañosa & Associates-designed “green building” is a 12-story structure that will feature terraced greenery, landscaped rooftop gardens and water features.

The terraced gardens will conveniently house the air condition condensing units on every third floor. It will also have an increased floor-to-ceiling height, an estimated 3.86 meters, to maximize the use of natural light and contribute to energy consumption. Two landscaped gardens and a view of the Cebu cityscape will enliven a roof deck design that also accommodates a restaurant.

“The building represents our vote of confidence in the progress of the Philippine economy and, more importantly, our faith in the Filipinos’ wealth of talents,” Vicente R. Ayllón, Insular Life chairman and chief executive officer said during the groundbreaking ceremony.

The Insular Life Cebu Business Centre, located at the Cebu Business Park, has a gross area of 19,500 sq.m. The building features minimal use of interior columns to maximize space use and allow for flexibility for end user needs.

It will have six elevators and two basement levels that will house a drivers’ lounge, parking spaces, a storage area, sanitary rooms, utility equipment area and an emergency power generator to serve an estimated 230 persons per floor.

The Insular Life Cebu Business Centre is slated for inauguration in 2010, in time for Insular Life’s 100th anniversary celebration.

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SM Investments to open Radisson Hotel in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080908170&type=2)

Tuesday, September 9, 2008


After signing a new agreement with an international hotel brand, the country's conglomerate SM Investments Corporation (SMIC), will soon be opening a 400-room five star hotel development here in Cebu to be called the Radisson Hotel Cebu located at the North Reclamation Area.

In a press conference held recently, SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) Hotel Investment Group Senior Vice President Merril F. Yu announced that by March 2009, they will be opening Radisson Hotel Cebu that will be managed by Carlson Hotels Worldwide, one the world’s largest privately-owned hotel companies.

The Radisson Hotel Cebu is the third hotel management agreement signed by SMIC with Carlson Hotels.

The Carlson Hotels Worldwide includes over 955 locations in 71 countries and it operates specific brands that include: Regent Hotels and Resorts; Radisson Hotels and Resorts; Park Plaza Hotels and Resorts, Country Inns and Suites By Carlson; and Park Inn hotels.

Previous hotel contracts with Carlson Hotels covered the management of SMIC's two upcoming hotels in Manila located at the Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City, namely, The Regent Manila Bay and Radisson Manila Bay which are both targeted to open in 2010.

Yu explained that the existing hotel contracts with Carlson Hotels was the primary reason that SMIC decided to cancel their prior deals with Sofitel Hotel under the Accor Group, which was previously announced to manage the hotel in Cebu.

Supposedly Cebu’s Sheraton, SMIC’s 400-room hotel will now be known as the Radisson Hotel Cebu. The 20-story hotel covers 59,750 square meters of floor area.

Yu said that the hotel's interior design concepts, facade, water features as well as other amenities will combine all of Cebu’s best elements as an island province rich in culture and history.

The hotel will also feature 10 meeting rooms, a 1,000 square meter grand ballroom, a spa and fitness center and a dining restaurant with water features and a garden, among others.

Yu said that the hotel is aimed to provide an ”escape from the usual city life” concept to its guests as it brings in top Asian designers.

The Radisson Hotel Cebu will target both international and domestic leisure and business market, said Yu.

Currently, fit-out works and fabrication within the actual hotel development are already being started and installation of other interior works will soon be undertaken.

SMIC has earmarked P2.7 billion investment for the re-development of their hotel property here in Cebu.

Yu said that one billion pesos will be allocated for the renovation of the actual physical structure of the hotel while P1.7 billion will be utilized for the internal fit-ups.

Opening in March 2009, the Radisson Hotel Cebu will be the first Radisson Hotels and Resorts property in the Philippines.

All three hotels owned by SM Investments Corporation will be run and managed by Carlson Hotel Worldwide-Asia Pacific (CHW-AP) and Yu expects to employ around 500 staff for the said operation. – Rhia de Pablo

Hagbay ra nga tambaloslos na sila. :laugh:


mga hinampak na sila! ngano gud tawn ilang i.ban! wala sila mayabag? pagtsure mu oi!!! inamaw man na inyong style!!! mag signature campaign kaha ta para dili na mapugngan na ilang mga binugo na binuhatan!!!

STUPID COA...since they are inutile when it comes to fighting graft and corruption, they are now targeting NGOs that SERVE the people to compensate for their incapability...

the Sinulog is the country's top festival and tourist drawer...it's the best money-making event in the country, IMO...it boosts not only Cebu's economy but of the region, and to some extent, the entire country itself, each time it is held...

in fact, the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT should even finance the Sinulog...hey after all, they are mandated by the constitution to promote culture and the arts...

in fact, the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT should even finance the Sinulog...hey after all, they are mandated by the constitution to promote culture and the arts...

NCCA (under the Office of the President, mandated to promote culture and the arts) man pod involved sa mga festivals. Actually, sila pa pod ang gatabang sa choreo and judging sa mga festivals sa tibuok nasud and even to the extent of funding events. :D

Enrison Land eyes another hotel project at the IT park
By Ehda M. Dagooc
Wednesday, September 10, 2008


Benedicto-owned Enrison Land Inc., (ELI), the developer of Microtel Resort on Mactan Island, is now eyeing a possibility of developing another hotel or a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) building at the Cebu Asia Town IT Park.

ELI vice president Ericson Benedicto yesterday said that the next priority project of the company is to develop the 2,000 square-meter company-owned property at the IT Park.

A series of feasibility studies are now being done to determine the appropriate investment the company needs to pursue in the City-based project.

"We are also studying if the market is still feasible for another city hotel," he said as of now, the company is also considering to establish a BPO building.

Whichever will prove to be of more profitable based on the study result will be pursued by the company, he added.

"Being in that area [IT Park], a hotel or a BPO building are our best choices," he said.

Compared to a city hotel investment, Benedicto said resort project is more viable in Cebu these days. Thus, the next project of the company will depend on the result of the market feasibility study being conducted by the company.

ELI has invested at least P200 million for the establishment of the 161-room Microtel Resort in Mactan, which is the largest of all Microtel hotels across the Philippines.

Aside from its plan to develop the IT Park property, the company is also considering to pursue more investments in tourism related facilities.

However, as of now, no concrete plans yet is being considered, only after the company will set up property the Microtel Mactan operation, which is ELI's first entry to the hotel industry.

ELI has inked a deal with the Microtel Inns & Suites [Pilipinas] Inc., for a 100 percent franchise package, which means to invest in the resort facility, tapping the management expertise of Microtel group.

Microtel Mactan is ready for commercial opening in the next few days.

Pagcor funds would solve Sinulog Foundation woes

Wednesday, September 10, 2008


As the scrapping of the Sinulog celebration seems unthinkable, the city officials are now looking at other sources of funds to raise the P 8 million that Cebu City cannot anymore give due to rules set by the Commission on Audit.

Mayor Tomas Osmeña plans to ask the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) shell out P8 million for the Sinulog Foundation.

Assistant city treasurer Emma Villarete said Pagcor is giving the city P4 million monthly. Such amount is placed in trust fund called Pagcor funds, intended for the implementation of various projects in Cebu City.

Osmeña said that maybe Pagcor can directly give the money to the Sinulog Foundation instead of the city. This could be one way to go around the COA rules, he said.

Cebu City gives P8 million as its yearly financial assistance to the Sinulog Foundation for the holding of various activities during the Sinulog week covering the expenses for various activities and the prizes for the street dancing competition.

The Commission on Audit has ordered the practice stopped as part of a memorandum disallowing local government units from giving funds to foundations where city officials or their relatives are part of.

Vice Mayor Michael Rama is the chairman of the Sinulog Foundation.

The COA Circular 2007-0001 prohibits any local government unit from giving aid to any non-government organization whose incorporators, directors, organizers or officers are related to any local official involved in the approval or release of the government funds.

There were suggestion that the vice mayor should relinquish the post in order to allow the city to grant financial assistance to the foundation, but Rama told radio station DYLA yesterday that he is not yet considering such idea.

“Tabla ra man na og dunay usa ka bodega nga tuyoon lang g’yod nimo sa pagsunog tungod lang sa problema nga dunay pipila lang ka ilaga nga anaa sa sulod,” Rama said.

Rama explained that his decision not to quickly accept such suggestion for him to quit his post just to allow the city to grant financial assistance to the foundation is not because that he just wants to hold on to being chairman.

The vice mayor said he is there to ensure that the huge amount of money that the city is giving every year would not be wasted because of unnecessary expenses.

Mayor Osmeña said the new state audit procedures, although meant to stop graft and corruption in the government, would affect the projects of the local government units and it should be strongly opposed.

The mayor is hoping that the problem would be solved right away because the Sinulog committees have already started their working for this January’s festival.

But Sinulog Foundation executive director Ricky Ballesteros said if the problem of lack of funds would not be solved, the Sinulog parade can still push through, but they will have to cut down on the other activities.

But Ballesteros added that he has already asked the COA to exempt the Sinulog Foundation from their procedure because the whole event has made a tremendous contribution to the Cebu economy. –Rene U. Borromeo/NLQ

SM Covered Car Park

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Pagcor funds would solve Sinulog Foundation woes

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Vice Mayor Michael Rama is the chairman of the Sinulog Foundation.

The COA Circular 2007-0001 prohibits any local government unit from giving aid to any non-government organization whose incorporators, directors, organizers or officers are related to any local official involved in the approval or release of the government funds.

There were suggestion that the vice mayor should relinquish the post in order to allow the city to grant financial assistance to the foundation, but Rama told radio station DYLA yesterday that he is not yet considering such idea.

“Tabla ra man na og dunay usa ka bodega nga tuyoon lang g’yod nimo sa pagsunog tungod lang sa problema nga dunay pipila lang ka ilaga nga anaa sa sulod,” Rama said.


Bitaw, prosecute the rats not the foundation :lol:

New Mactan Giants

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White Sands

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EGI Towers

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Imperial Palace

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^^nice shots. human na diay EGI City Hotel..

STUPID COA...since they are inutile when it comes to fighting graft and corruption, they are now targeting NGOs that SERVE the people to compensate for their incapability...

the Sinulog is the country's top festival and tourist drawer...it's the best money-making event in the country, IMO...it boosts not only Cebu's economy but of the region, and to some extent, the entire country itself, each time it is held...

in fact, the NATIONAL GOVERNMENT should even finance the Sinulog...hey after all, they are mandated by the constitution to promote culture and the arts...

First and foremost, more than just being a festival, the Sinulog is a religious event. We, the Cebuanos owe the Sto. Nino, all the progress and success the city and the province has experienced since its infancy. The fact is, the hundreds of thousands of devotees are still here, and the sheer spectacle of the festivities, procession, is a testament to that fact. Cancelling the Sinulog is definitely not an option.

But if there's a mandate, then it should be followed. If the City Hall still wishes to pursue their plans of creating an even grander celebration this year, then they'll have to look for workarounds. But then again, as has been pointed out by some, if they would look into sponsorships, this religious activity would end up being commercialized more than it has already become. Let's just hope for the best. Sinulog is indeed already synonymous with Cebu, and every year it gets bigger, so I don't think there should be talk about downsizing it or canceling it.

k.basa ko sa news gnina. “It looks like we’re going to cancel the Sinulog if COA will not allow it (exemption). The Sinulog cannot proceed with the assistance from the city,” tomas osmena told a press conference yesterday.

i just realized how shrewd a politician he really is! hehe! he's opening up the possibility of canceling the sinulog knowing the people would go crazy if its scrapped. that way the people of cebu would be involved in pressuring the COA of stopping its stupidity.

maru jud ni si tomas!

k.basa ko sa news gnina. “It looks like we’re going to cancel the Sinulog if COA will not allow it (exemption). The Sinulog cannot proceed with the assistance from the city,” tomas osmena told a press conference yesterday.

i just realized how shrewd a politician he really is! hehe! he's opening up the possibility of canceling the sinulog knowing the people would go crazy if its scrapped. that way the people of cebu would be involved in pressuring the COA of stopping its stupidity.

maru jud ni si tomas!

If that's the case then might as well cancel all festivities in the country. It has been a tradition that LGUs help the organizers of the festivities as they bring in tourists and showcase their culture to the world.

I believe Sinulog wouldn't just die down that easily because of a COA mandate. It will push through. Let's just take this as a challenge.

I'm just wondering why COA is test piloting Sinulog Foundation and not other NGOs that are quite dubious?

^^ but whether we like it or not, politicians in a way earn from these festivals... magpakatotoo na lang ta

What is wrong with the Cebu City extending financial support to the participating contingents? What is wrong with VM holding a position in Sinulog foundation?

Corruption? For God's sake, nganong ang Sinulog pa man ilang unahon og duda-duda? For more than 25 years sa Sinulog, morag wala man gud siguro corruption nga nabalitaan.

Kung ganahan ang COA mo-implement og ing-ani nga rule, then, dili pud ing-ani kagipit nga oras...Ingna lang gud pasikat ra na sila....Mga way ayo na sila!!!

Naa dagko kaayo nga corruption pero ngano di man to nila mao ang tirahon? Or tungod lang ba, wala mahatag nga padangog sa mga taga COA gikan sa Sinulog foundation?

^^ but whether we like it or not, politicians in a way earn from these festivals... magpakatotoo na lang ta

Well, that's the reality. There is profit in every investment that you plant, especially here in Pinas.

Bati-a. mas excited pa baya ko sa sinulog kaysa new year. :(

Osmeña: Develop SRP accordingly
By Antonio V. Osmeña
Estatements

THE inhabitants, especially the taxpayers, of Cebu City should be concerned about how their taxes are invested to reclaim a portion the city’s south coastal area.

The taxpayers are concerned about the 2,872,369-square meter South Road Properties (SRP), which is now fully reclaimed and ready for infrastructure development.

Critics of the SRP, who pinpoint what they perceive as the negative management style of Mayor Tom O, should submit a win-win proposal in the development and marketing of the SRP lots. Politics should be left out of the SRP since the people of Cebu City own the project not Mayor Tom Osmeña.

Analysts argue that, instead of criticizing, the people who are concerned about the SRP should contribute win-win ideas and let the public be aware.

The political interference is apparent in the comparison of the 160-hectare North Reclamation Project with the 40 hectare Ayala development. A physical inspection of both areas will disclose a big disparity in infrastructure development and the strict implementation of the Deed of Restrictions in the use of the land.

The late Serging Osmeña Jr., who conceptualized and developed what can be described as a “city within a city,” had imposed certain restrictions that require the lot buyer to construct a building within two years after purchase of the property.

Failure to do so would revert the land to the Cebu Development Corp., which was the developer of the North Reclamation Project (NRP).

But political interference in the North Reclamation Project has made what was a beautiful concept into a speculative venture.

Will history repeat itself with the SRP?

Although a “Marcos decree” is no longer a threat to the SRP, like what happened to the North Reclamation Project, conflicting political ideals could jeopardize opportunities in this P50-billion gold mine (minimum gross income when fully developed).

In the case of the NRP, Marcos cronies—thru a decree—confiscated the project from Serging Osmeña Jr. to financially paralyze his political agenda.

On the other hand, the SRP is many things to the political opposition in Cebu City.

The SRP could be a potential showcase for Cebu, which has been a trading center since the 16th century. But nobody, except Mayor Tom O, knows the development strategy for SRP.

In the SRP case, adequate provisions for commuting to economic nerve centers must be carefully considered if the developing plans are to be successfully concluded. There is a need for the people to know the cost per square meter of raw land (reclaimed land) to be able to determine developing costs or improvement.

What kind of development plans will SRP adopt? Serging Osmeña Jr. intended to subdivide the 160-hectare NRP into 1,000-square meter lots to provide as many people the opportunity to invest. The NRP lots were sold successfully to hundreds of individuals until politics caused panic among lot owners, forcing them to sell at bargain prices to speculators.

In the original plan, the SRP was to be developed into light industry plots.

There is no hurry for Mayor Tom O to sell the raw land at SRP on a piece-meal basis. What is needed immediately is for Mayor Tom to finally decide on the type and kind of improvements at SRP and get a partner to finance the developing costs.

The developing costs will include the water mains, sanitary sewers, street grading and paving, curbs and gutters, cost of raw land and miscellaneous costs – legal, sales and overheads.

Assuming that the SRP will be fully developed two years from now, gross sale from the lots could amount to P50 billion, on the assumption that 30 percent of the gross area will be appropriated for road networks and open space and a net saleable area of 2,010,658 square meters will be left.

A 1,000-square meter plot at the SRP could be sold easily for P25 million.

A simple arithmetic will show critics that Mayor Tom is correct in pursuing the SRP.

I hope we will not violate the economic law of “highest and best land use.” Since the highest and best use is always determined by the present worth of future rights to income or amenities, consideration must be given to the existence of demand for the uses and purposes to which SRP is dedicated in the overall subdivision plan.

What is wrong with the Cebu City extending financial support to the participating contingents? What is wrong with VM holding a position in Sinulog foundation?

Corruption? For God's sake, nganong ang Sinulog pa man ilang unahon og duda-duda? For more than 25 years sa Sinulog, morag wala man gud siguro corruption nga nabalitaan.

Kung ganahan ang COA mo-implement og ing-ani nga rule, then, dili pud ing-ani kagipit nga oras...Ingna lang gud pasikat ra na sila....Mga way ayo na sila!!!

Naa dagko kaayo nga corruption pero ngano di man to nila mao ang tirahon? Or tungod lang ba, wala mahatag nga padangog sa mga taga COA gikan sa Sinulog foundation?


COA :ohno:

ang kinahanglan i-audit ang COA mismo!!!:bash:

grabe sad ng benefits sa ilang mga empliyado oi. i spare the honest employees, pero daghan ang wa nakahibaw kung unsa ka bulahan sila. kung naay mga sakit ana nila, all medical expenses are paid for by COA. imagine, dialysis lang daan mahal na kaayo na, pero gikabiba sa COA alang sa ilang mga trabahante/officials nga nasakit. Ingon gud to usa ka NGO nga imbes sa mga pobre og mga uyamot ipanghangtag ang kanang klase nga serbisyo, nahu'g na lang sa mga "dagkong tae", di maka-abot sa mga uyamot!:bash:

haay SERBISYONG PUB-LIKO :ohno:

Wednesday, September 10, 2008
New BPO firm in Cebu (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/10/bus/new.bpo.firm.in.cebu..html)

CEBU City’s business process outsourcing industry continues to grow as another contact center is set to start operations by November.

ICT Philippines, a member of the American firm ICT Group, met with representatives of the Cebu City Government and the academe last Monday to present an overview of the company and what it can offer the city.

John Langford, executive vice president for Philippine operations, said the company will start with 500 seats with an option to expand to 750, depending on the performance of its Cebu team.

“We will begin training the agents by the end of October,” he said.

With this, ICT will hold a job convention on Sept. 20 and invite 20 graduating students from each school to participate in the activity.

Job convention

The job convention, which will be held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, will allow ICT to present what the company offers its employees. A mock interview will also be conducted during the activity.

Langford said the meeting with local school representatives is an initial step for the company to establish its partnership with the Cebu academe.

Representatives from the University of San Carlos, Southwestern University, University of the Philippines Cebu College, Velez College, Asian College of Technology, University of Cebu, University of San Jose-Recoletos and the University of Southern Philippines Foundation joined the meeting hosted by ICT last Monday.

In Manila, the company implements a training program that enhances the English communication skills of students in partner schools. Langford said the same module will be made available to Cebu schools.

Proficiency in English communication is now the number one challenge facing the BPO industry, Langford said.

Five centers

The Nasdaq-listed company began operations in 1987 at its headquarters in Newtown, Pennsylvannia. It opened its first center in Makati, Philippines last April 2003 with 200 seats.

After five years of operation, ICT now has five centers in Luzon. Its operations at the Cebu IT Tower located within the Cebu Business Park will be its first site in the Visayas.

Out of a total workforce of 22,000 worldwide, ICT employs 7,500 in the Philippines.

Langford admitted that it took a while for the company to open a center in Cebu because he thought that the city is already a saturated market.

But two of the company’s clients insisted that ICT set up operations in Cebu.

Langford said the proximity of business and recreational features—like beaches—make Cebu an attractive destination.

As part of its expansion efforts in the country, ICT is now looking at “second tier cities” where it can set up additional operations. Second tier cities include Bacolod (Negros Occidental), Iloilo and Dumaguete (Oriental Negros) in the Visayas. (DME)

I don't think the Sinulog will ever be cancelled.

Sinulog is already an institution, a very major tourist event, it's more than a religious activity already. With or without financial assistance from city hall, it can still go on by looking at other sources. If there's a will, there's a way, as they say.

Perhaps the only time that Sinulog will be canceled is if there's a World War III.

Canceling Sinulog is just like canceling the US presidential elections, next to impossible unless if there are major catastrophes or what.

Media should stop making an issue of this because it's creating a wrong impression to would-be travelers.

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but bernie, is this supposed to be a profit-oriented activity? i thought this is a religious one? because if we consider this as a profit-oriented event, Cebu Sinulog FOUNDATION should not be the agency/institution assigned for all the Sinulog-related activities! It's time to change their name to Cebu Sinulog Corporation. :ohno:

Well, that's the reality. There is profit in every investment that you plant, especially here in Pinas.

The Sinulog event will make money for the City thru expenditures by the tourists, locals and foreigners thru taxes. Like food, transportations and anything that are related to the visitors and guests.

O.T. The banner karon is ten minutes walk sa balay ko.

but bernie, is this supposed to be a profit-oriented activity? i thought this is a religious one? because if we consider this as a profit-oriented event, Cebu Sinulog FOUNDATION should not be the agency/institution assigned for all the Sinulog-related activities! It's time to change their name to Cebu Sinulog Corporation. :ohno:

Well, its up to you in how to interpret what I've said. There was never an intention to degrade or hurt anyone in what I've said. Lets face it, almost all of the big celebrations here in the country has been mixed by capitalism, may it be religious or secular in origin. I hope that we wouldn't forget the real thing why we celebrate it.

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k.basa ko sa news gnina. “It looks like we’re going to cancel the Sinulog if COA will not allow it (exemption). The Sinulog cannot proceed with the assistance from the city,” tomas osmena told a press conference yesterday.

i just realized how shrewd a politician he really is! hehe! he's opening up the possibility of canceling the sinulog knowing the people would go crazy if its scrapped. that way the people of cebu would be involved in pressuring the COA of stopping its stupidity.

maru jud ni si tomas!

actually just a side comment. No person can really pressure the COA. The Commission on Audit like the COMELEC and CSC are constitutional commissions (which means they're created by the constitution and not by law like some administrative offices like the PDEA or the MMDA) that enjoy independence. even if their commissioners are appointed by the President, they're not under the jursidiction of the President. If people are complaining that the COA is slow in its duties, its expected. The COA IS the government's official auditing arm. Kung sa kumpanya pa, accountant sa gobyerno ang COA.

What is wrong with the Cebu City extending financial support to the participating contingents? What is wrong with VM holding a position in Sinulog foundation?

Corruption? For God's sake, nganong ang Sinulog pa man ilang unahon og duda-duda? For more than 25 years sa Sinulog, morag wala man gud siguro corruption nga nabalitaan.

Kung ganahan ang COA mo-implement og ing-ani nga rule, then, dili pud ing-ani kagipit nga oras...Ingna lang gud pasikat ra na sila....Mga way ayo na sila!!!

Naa dagko kaayo nga corruption pero ngano di man to nila mao ang tirahon? Or tungod lang ba, wala mahatag nga padangog sa mga taga COA gikan sa Sinulog foundation?

The COA has power to look into expenditures by the government and its instrumentalities. I remember we discussed this yesterday in Consti class. I'm not sure but I think its one of the powers of the COA in the Consti (Article IX-D i think) that gives it power to pre-aduit disbursment of the government but it can't audit projects which have already had budgets that have been allocated by the treasury. In that case, the COA is mandated to approve the disbursment.

WTF!? A less extravagant SINULOG or even worse, none at all? P*STE, Karon ra akong chance makatan-aw ug Sinulog since going to college, kabati sad sa timing ani oi, mga gia*ay. Hai...

i understand bai, but in reality that's really happening (they receive moolahs in the sidelines). since we are all aware that this is happening, i think we should not react violently if COA comes in and do their thing. there should be check and balance. though the intention of having this Sinulog Foundation, having this celebration/festivity in general, is GOOD, yes but there are really people who take advantage of the situation. one of them if im not mistaken are the politicians maong angay sad jud manghimasok ang COA. again OPINION lang nako!


Well, its up to you in how to interpret what I've said. There was never an intention to degrade or hurt anyone in what I've said. Lets face it, almost all of the big celebrations here in the country has been mixed by capitalism, may it be religious or secular in origin. I hope that we wouldn't forget the real thing why we celebrate it.

impossible sad kaayo walay Sinulog ang Cebu. i think the issue is a bit sensationalized by the local media and some officials siguro. ako i'm not worried about the news. 4 months to go nalang and walay maka pugong sa Sinulog. mao na di jud ta angay mabalaka. :yes:

mao naapektuhan ang sinulog because may relative si tommy sa sinulog foundation. ginadili man sa COA ang paghatag ug monetary assistance sa NGO's nga may relative sa local government ang beneficiary up to the fourth degree. swerte ang ubang festivals kung walang relative sa local government ang ga represent sa ilahang foundation/festival organizers.

anyway... maiba tayo... tinuod ba na mag close na ang VUDU? or mag reinvent na pud ni sila like what happened a few years ago.

^^ SINULOG: ...don't worry mga bai...gisakyan lang na ni Tomas ang issue para maundang ang news nila ni Garganera who's attacking the SRP Project...wala'y tao or government agency, not even Tomas nga mo-decide to cancel the Sinulog Festivities...sayo pa kaayo mga bai to worry about this thing....don't forget, ang private sectors sa Cebu ay "palaging maasahan"....one example, the Cebu Hotels & Restaurants Association will not allow this to happen... i'm pretty sure they will take some actions because Sinulog is one of their most important seasons! ...January is the peak season for hotels in Cebu...i'm sure they will do something....for the past years, hotels in Cebu are fully occupied during the Sinulog week...i don't think they like the idea of receiving booking cancellations...

For me, i am still very optimistic nga naa gihapon Sinulog...ug bongga gihapon.

Kay kung ilang i-scale down or cancel ang Sinulog, dakong gubot gud siguro kaayo ni.

Ang di lang nako ganahan kay nganong wala man mo-aksyon ang COA ani katong pag-January or February of this year. Karon nga dool na kaayo, mao pud isamok samok ani nila. Para lang gud ba makit-an sila sa mga tawo nga naglihok sila?

^^ i don't worry about Sinulog....akong gi-worry karon kung unsa'y effect ani sa dealing ni Tomas with SRP lot buyers/developers....remember, what happened to Robinson's lot at NRA...gilisod-lisod sa COA ang Cebu City Government which took them more than 2 years before they finally closed the deal with Robinson's....

In the end of this debate, one thing is certain....Cebu's Sinulog will persist in the spirits of the Cebuanos. Bisan mo-under pa ta sa totalitarian or authoritarian nga government, it would still persist.

So we should not worry. :)

....see, i told you!



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Bayanihan for Sinulog
By Marian Z. Codilla, Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:42:00 09/10/2008


CEBU CITY, Philippines - The bayanihan spirit of working together and cooperation may just save Sinulog 2009.

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano suggested that other sectors could help foot the bill to mount Cebu’s biggest annual festival if funding from the Cebu City government is stymied by auditors.

He said the Department of Tourism (DOT) is willing to increase its P1-million financial assistance to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI) if the city’s P8-million contribution is stopped.

Sinulog is part of the “Cebu brand,” he said, and should be supported.

He said the Sinulog Foundation Inc., a non-profit group that organizes the annual festival, could get support from other partners since Sinulog is a “multi-sectoral event” that brings together the Cebu City government, civil society groups, the Archdiocese of Cebu and the national government through the tourism department.

The city government can still contribute non-financial items like security requirements, free use of venues and other preparatory costs that do not have to be given directly to the foundation, he said.

Meanwhile, other partners can “take up the bill” to mount the event, he said.

“Cebu is not Cebu without the Sinulog (because of) our faith. Our expression of this faith in the Sto. Niño is part of every Cebuano's DNA,” Durano said in a text message to Cebu Daily News.

This major festival is advertised worldwide as a unique showcase of Filipino culture.

But one thing the city government should not do is cancel the Sinulog, said Jennifer Franco, chairperson of the National Association of Independent Travel Agencies.

“Canceling the Sinulog is impossible. The city may stop supporting it but there will always be entities who will help the foundation,” Franco said.

Because Sinulog is a Cebuano trademark, she said, it will not be hard to get sponsors from private companies.

“But I don't think the city government will completely stop supporting the Sinulog. The mayor just has to follow the COA rules but I am sure the city will not turn its back on this festival,” Franco said.

An October 2007 circular of the Commission on Audit sets rules for what public funds can be released to non-government organizations (NGO) and people’s organizations (POs), how these funds should be used and how they will be audited and accounted for.

The rules apply to the Sinulog foundation.

One requirement is a sworn statement from the NGO/PO’s secretary that none of its incorporators, organizers, directors or officials “is an agent of or related” by blood or marriage up to the fourth civil degree to officials of the government official authorized to process, approve or release the funds.

In the case of SFI, Vice Mayor Michael Rama sits as chairman of the foundation. He also presides in the Cebu City Council, which approves budget requests.

The foundation president, former vice mayor Renato Osmeña, is father of Cebu City Councilor Ritchie Osmeña.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña earlier said the new audit rules may mean “we would have to cancel the Sinulog if COA does not allow” the grant of city government aid because the foundation could not survive without the city’s financial contribution.

The foundation spent P20 million for the 2008 Sinulog festival. Of the amount, P8 million came from the city government, mostly for contest prizes of winners in the Sinulog Grand Parade and P100,000 financial assistance to each out-of-town contingent.

The rest of the P12 million came from sponsors, donations and sales from street fair and tickets sales.

Meanwhile, Tourism Undersecretary Phineas Alburo said canceling the Sinulog celebration would be bad for the tourism industry.

“Maybe we can just scale it down. Concentrate more on the parade and the dances,” Alburo said during the 888 News Forum on Tuesday.

The same adjustment was mentioned the other day by Ricky Ballesteros, foundation executive director, who said that without the P8-million city aid, the festival may have to do away with the fireworks display and nightly concerts and cultural shows at the Fuente Osmeña.

Canceling the Sinulog would result in a decrease in tourism arrivals, Franco said.

“Most of our balikbayans from North America and Europe come home during Sinulog. That is also the time that they do their medical missions, vacation trips to join in with the festivities,” she said.

Hotels and pension houses in Cebu enjoy high occupancy rates during Sinulog week and charge 10 percent to 20 percent more due to high demand for rooms.

“City hotels even give surcharges during this season. There's really an increase in tourist arrivals,” she said.

The first quarter economic performance showed a 12.6-percent increase in foreign and domestic tourist arrivals compared to 2007 last quarter arrivals, according to the National Economic Development Authority in Central Visayas(Neda-7).

Just as I said a while ago.. There will be Sinulog 2009.. It's very impossible to cancel it unless there is World War III.

Media should stop exploding this issue because it's very misinforming.


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Cebu to host global forum on tourism development
By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:51:00 09/10/2008


CEBU CITY, Philippines - Tourism and how it can adhere to the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals (MDG) set by the United Nations (UN) will be among the core issues for discussion in an international forum scheduled next month in Cebu.

Around 500 tourism ministers and officials from 135 countries across the globe will be on hand for the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities.

Set on October 21-25 at the Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort and Spa, the forum carries the theme “Tourism and the Millennium Development Goals.”

The MDGs are eight goals set by UN member-states to resolve global development challenges like poverty, education, child mortality and maternal health by 2015.

Undersecretary Phineas Alburo of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said MDG issues concerning climate change, women and poverty reduction affect how tourism moves globally.

“The discussions are geared towards how parliamentarian and local authorities can move with tourism (in developing their countries),” he said.

Alburo said the forum will again place Cebu in the international tourism map similar to last year's Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit.

He said it was important to sustain responsible tourism development since the industry is a major source of economic growth among different countries.

Of the expected 500 participants, Alburo said 50 percent already confirmed they would come to Cebu including 81 international delegates from countries as far as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Bolivia.

At the end of the forum, UN-WTO secretary general Francesco Frangialli will give a report on agreements reached by participants.

Alburo said the DOT would not have transportation problems since shuttle buses will be available to bring delegates from their hotels to the conference venue.

“Unlike the ASEAN summit, we don't have so much money to train taxi drivers. But we already talked to LTFRB and LTO to strictly enforce rules for drivers,” the official said.

He said a subtle security presence will also be observed during the forum.

“We will secure delegates without being obvious. Security will be handled by each hotel. The police authorities will just be there to support them,” Alburo said.

All sessions will be held at the Shangri-La except for two dinners at the Cebu International Convention Center and the Cebu Provincial Capitol.

The tourism undersecretary also expressed confidence that international delegates will not cancel participation despite news on the war in Mindanao.

“The issue of travel advisories will always be there. What is important is how we deal with them (advisories) and we do that by promoting positive things such as our destinations,” he said.

Aside from Shangri-La, DOT also identified Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort as official resort hotels in Mactan island.

The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino and Marco Polo Plaza Cebu are the forum's official city hotels.

I can't imagine na dili madayon ang sinulog, ma unsa nalang ang mga hotels na they are expecting it from December, January til summer, pero I know it will really push through, saonz nalang:cheers:

madayon ang sinulog.. period! :lol:

I noticed that in some of the major streets, like sa Capitol Area, F. Ramos St., gi pang trim ang mga trees. Hayag na kaayo. It's not that I hate it but its just somewhat unsettling. I've heard the trees were trimmed so as not to interfere with the powerlines, wires, posts, etc... I even saw VECO utility men do the trimming themselves. Ano lang, sayang kay makatago unta to sa spaghetti wires which is obviously the real eyesore..

OT!! please check the samahan thread..

SSC SUGBO MEETS
SEPTEMBER 20, 2008

venue: the TOP (kita ta sa Starbucks, Oasis Ayala)
time: 4 pm to sawa


Attendance:

1. kurom
2. dongRoy
3. LordCarnal
4. rau
5. jarenz
6. PINOYmeat
7. Ex!lE
8. special guest

Mga dudes!!!! Confirm na inyo attendance diri. Copy, Fill and Paste lang.

I noticed that in some of the major streets, like sa Capitol Area, F. Ramos St., gi pang trim ang mga trees. Hayag na kaayo. It's not that I hate it but its just somewhat unsettling. I've heard the trees were trimmed so as not to interfere with the powerlines, wires, posts, etc... I even saw VECO utility men do the trimming themselves. Ano lang, sayang kay makatago unta to sa spaghetti wires which is obviously the real eyesore..

Yup doc it's the VECO men who cut the trees. In fact, if there are trees in your house/place that is interfering with the power lines, you can call VECO to have it trimmed.


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Nindot iapil aning SSC meets dah, wala palang naabot akong sakyanan. Medyo layo ang tops. :)

^^ SINULOG: ...don't worry mga bai...gisakyan lang na ni Tomas ang issue para maundang ang news nila ni Garganera who's attacking the SRP Project...wala'y tao or government agency, not even Tomas nga mo-decide to cancel the Sinulog Festivities...sayo pa kaayo mga bai to worry about this thing....don't forget, ang private sectors sa Cebu ay "palaging maasahan"....one example, the Cebu Hotels & Restaurants Association will not allow this to happen... i'm pretty sure they will take some actions because Sinulog is one of their most important seasons! ...January is the peak season for hotels in Cebu...i'm sure they will do something....for the past years, hotels in Cebu are fully occupied during the Sinulog week...i don't think they like the idea of receiving booking cancellations...

di sad siguro sa gisakyan ni Tomas si Garagaranera oi. That's a big issue, so mao ni comment si Tomas pero di tungod sa issue ni Garagaranera.

Angay man na e persona non grata si Garganera. Nagda lang nag gubot sa Cebu City. Bulok kaayo mo huna-huna.

^^Ma-o na ang panghunana sa mga mugbo nga pangutok nya alig-aliggon nga bright pa siya sa tanan. Sa mga tao nga ambisioso saba gyud. Just like the common saying of the olds, "Shallow water is noisy and deep water is quiet". :bash:

@SineBuano, naa man tingali masakyan bai.

^^ habal-habal..
@SineBuano, if magdala ka sakyanan mo join ko sa meet , hehe..

SM convention center mulled at north recla (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=2008090971&type=2)

Wednesday, September 10, 2008


Looking at the prospect of building a business complex that will become a one-stop-shop destination for both foreign and domestic tourists here in Cebu, SM Investments Corporation (SMIC) will be embarking on a new investment venture with the construction of a convention center right next to SM City Cebu.

In a press conference on the Radisson Hotel Cebu last Monday, SMIC Hotel Investment Group SVP Merril F. Yu revealed the conglomerate's plan to build a smaller version of SMX Convention Center in Manila at Cebu City’s North Reclamation Area.

Yu discussed that the proposed convention center will measure about 8,000 square meters and will hold 4,000 square meters of exhibition space and 3,500 square meters for other functions.

Although Yu did not disclose the company’s exact budget allocation for the construction of the project, Yu discussed that the convention center will be composed of three levels and will surely have ample space for parking.

He said that they are also considering tapping Cebu’s world-class furniture industry for the convention center’s furniture requirements.

This proposed project is targeted to be completed by the end quarter of 2010 in which design development will cover six months while building development will run for 18 months.

The convention center will rise just next to the Radisson Hotel Cebu, where the old parking area of SM City Cebu was.

"We want everything to blend in together and add value to our existing developments within the area. It will provide both domestic and international travelers a one-stop-shop experience because we provide them with everything they need at a walking distance. There is the hotel where they can stay, the convention center where they hold their events and the mall where they can shop," said Yu.

SM Prime Holdings vice president Marissa Fernan said that SM owns about 18 hectares of lot property at the North Reclamation area where their mall is situated.

She said that the company envisions to create a complex that is similar to that of the SM Mall of Asia complex in Manila Bay.

Fernan even revealed SM’s plan to rename SM City Cebu to refer to its one-stop-shop concept once the proposed convention center project and the Radisson Hotel Cebu starts operations.

"Cebu is a very vibrant market and this development shows our bullishness in the area. But we will also do the same developments in our other mall sites all over the country," she said. — Rhia de Pablo


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Thursday, September 11, 2008


Here’s another reason for Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to be proud.

The Regional Peace and Order Council-VII with Garcia as chairperson, was adjudged as the best for the year due to the excellent leadership.

“We are pleased to announce that the Peace and Order Council of Region 7 has been adjudged as the Best Regional Peace and Order Council for CY 2008,” said the letter signed by DILG Secretary Ronaldo Puno.

The DILG secretary is the chairman of the National Peace and Order Council.

The annual search is aimed to recognize the exemplary performances of peace and order councils and aims to reinforce peacemaking endeavors at all levels of government.

In his letter, Puno told Garcia that the performance of RPOC 7 serves as a role model to other peace and order councils.

“The Exemplary performance and service delivery of your council, despite modest means shall serve as role model and inspiration to other Peace and Order councils,” Puno said.

Garcia commended the members of the RPOC most specially Police Regional Office-7 Director Ronald Roderos, who is her co-chairperson and the military, which is very supportive in the fight against communist terrorists.

“This is really a triumph of all members of the RPOC,” Garcia said.

The governor only recently knew that Central Visayas was chosen as the best in the country since she was out of the country to attend the celebration of the independence of Swaziland upon the invitation of King Mswati III.

Garcia is the only local chief executive in the country to declare an all war against the communist terrorists.

The governor also assured those who want to turn their backs from the rebel movement that they will be given financial aid.

Garcia said that in the battle between rebels, the government side should use more beyond bullets and arms.

“Not by bullets alone but holistic strategy in addressing the roots of the problem,” the governor said.

She added that economic and social services must be delivered in order to counter the insurgency problem.

The search for the Best Peace and Order Council Awards is an annual undertaking of the National Peace and Order Council (NPOC) since 1995.

Peace and order councils, which are under the guidance of the Napolcom, were created through Executive Order 309 to implement and execute national policies, plans and programs on peace and order.

Among its goals is to empower the local community towards greater participation and involvement in the formulation and implementation of peace and order programs. — Garry B. Lao/NLQ

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Cebu to host world tourism forum (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=2008091067&type=2)
By Rhia de Pablo
Thursday, September 11, 2008


Following the successful hosting of the 12th ASEAN Summit, Cebu will once again play host to another international event next month, which will be attended by members of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

During the weekly 888 News Forum held at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, Tourism undersecretary Phineas Alburo announced that DOT is expecting 500 international and local delegates for the 6th UNWTO International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities come October 21 to 25 at the Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort and Spa.

With the theme “Tourism and Millennium Development Goals,” the forum will tackle timely and substantive issues that concerns all the delegates, said Alburo.

“With our success in hosting the ASEAN Summit, we are very confident that this kind of event will once again put the Philippines in the international tourism map as venue for big and relevant events,” he pointed out.

Without revealing the allocated budget for the hosting of this international event, Alburo said that right now all systems are being placed and they are calling for the local community's support in making it a successful event.

He said that as compared to the ASEAN Summit, the international forum will not be attended by heads of states, but officials and other representatives such as senators, which means there is no need to tighten security.

DOT has tapped six hotels as official accommodation for the delegates and this include: Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort and Spa, Maribago Bluewaters, Plantation Bay, Hilton, and two city hotels Waterfront Hotel and Marco Polo Plaza Hotel.

Alburo said that in partnership with the National Association of Independent Tour Operators- Cebu Chapter (NAITAS) as well as the Cebu Association of Tour Operators (CATO), they will be offering post event tours to the participants so that they can visit other tropical destinations within the country.

It will be the country's first to host UNWTO International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities as it was last held last year in Tunisia.

Speakers and special guests expected to attend the international forum include President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Tourism Secretary Joseph “Ace” Durano, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and Secretary General Francisco Frangialli.

Out of the 135 member-countries of the World Tourism Organization (WTO), 29 have already confirmed to send around 81 delegates to the forum and Alburo said that this is almost 50 percent of their expected number of delegates.

But despite the fact that DOT will be spearheading the event, Alburo stressed that only food and shuttle services during the forum will be shouldered by their agency as hotel accommodations and travel fare will be paid by the delegates.

He said that the forum is for free and they will not be charging the delegates any registration fees.

Among relevant topics to be discussed in the forum are the development of a national system on tourism statistics, the alarming issue on climate change brought about by global warming, communication and ethics in tourism, and measuring employment in the industry, among others.

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City council to allocate P8M for Sinulog 2009 (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local%20News&p=52&type=2&sec=70&aid=20080910193)

Thursday, September 11, 2008

The Cebu City Council would still appropriate P8 million for the Sinulog Foundation Inc. to finance next year’s street dancing competition and other Sinulog-related activities.

This despite the Commission on Audit procedure prohibiting local government units from giving public funds to non-government organizations that are managed by incumbent LGU officials.

“Sinulog should never fade. It should not die. I rather die for Sinulog (meaning standing for Sinulog),” Vice Mayor Michael Rama told the councilors during their regular session yesterday. :)

The vice mayor also instructed Councilor Jose Daluz III not to forget such budget during the preparation of the city’s annual budget that will be submitted to the City Council not later than on October 16.

Daluz, chairman of the City Council committee on budget and finance, assured that the needed funds for next year’s Sinulog activities would be included in the annual budget even if the COA would disallow it later.

Councilor Edgardo Labella, a lawyer by profession and who used to be a director of the Office of the Ombudsman-Visayas, sees nothing wrong in giving funds to Sinulog Foundation, saying he will present his arguments about it maybe a few days from now.

If COA disallows the expenses of a public office or an LGU, it would mean that those who were given funds would be required to refund the government of the whole amount released to them.

The COA Circular 2007-0001 prohibits any LGU from giving aid to any NGO whose incorporator, director, organizer or officer is related to any local official involved in the approval or release of the government funds. — Rene U. Borromeo/WAB

Hello guys let's not post anything related to the meet here.

Just post it at SAMAHAN because it's a private subforum, only registered SSC users who are logged in can view it.


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sorry nold..

Fund pledges pour
By Rene H. Martel & Linette C. Ramos
Sun.Star Staff Reporters
Thursday, September 11, 2008

MORE companies have called the Sinulog Foundation Inc. to say they want to help sponsor next year’s grand parade if the Cebu City Government is barred from giving P8 million in financial aid.

Reports that a Commission on Audit (COA) memorandum threatens the holding of the grand parade, and Mayor Tomas Osmeña’s announcement that it could be canceled apparently prompted the offers.

“One way of sourcing out funds is through sponsorships. The surest way to augment income is to augment sponsorships. That is why we have to be aggressive in our marketing strategy,” said executive director Ricky Ballesteros of the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI).

Despite the COA guidelines, Cebu City Vice Mayor Michael Rama gave instructions to include in the 2009 budget the P8-million financial assistance to the Sinulog Foundation Inc. (SFI).

Rama told the City Council yesterday he is ready to resign as chairman of the SFI if that is the only way the City will be allowed to spend for the Sinulog festivities this January.

He told Councilor Jose Daluz III, chairman of the committee on budget and finance, not to forget to include the amount in the proposed General Fund for 2009.

“I do not wish for the Sinulog to die, I’m even willing to die for it... of course that should not be taken literally, but if necessary, let me be insignificant in all of this. Sinulog should never fade,” he said during yesterday’s session.

COA Circular 2007-001 prohibits any local government unit from giving aid to any non-government organization whose incorporator, director, organizer or officer is related to any local official involved in the approval or release of government funds. More (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/11/news/fund.pledges.pour.html)

Yessss!!! Sinulog will push through...:banana::banana::banana:

Cebu to host global forum on tourism development
By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:51:00 09/10/2008


CEBU CITY, Philippines - Tourism and how it can adhere to the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals (MDG) set by the United Nations (UN) will be among the core issues for discussion in an international forum scheduled next month in Cebu.

Around 500 tourism ministers and officials from 135 countries across the globe will be on hand for the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities.

Set on October 21-25 at the Shangri-La Mactan Island Resort and Spa, the forum carries the theme “Tourism and the Millennium Development Goals.”

The MDGs are eight goals set by UN member-states to resolve global development challenges like poverty, education, child mortality and maternal health by 2015.

Undersecretary Phineas Alburo of the Department of Tourism (DOT) said MDG issues concerning climate change, women and poverty reduction affect how tourism moves globally.

“The discussions are geared towards how parliamentarian and local authorities can move with tourism (in developing their countries),” he said.

Alburo said the forum will again place Cebu in the international tourism map similar to last year's Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit.

He said it was important to sustain responsible tourism development since the industry is a major source of economic growth among different countries.

Of the expected 500 participants, Alburo said 50 percent already confirmed they would come to Cebu including 81 international delegates from countries as far as Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Bolivia.

At the end of the forum, UN-WTO secretary general Francesco Frangialli will give a report on agreements reached by participants.

Alburo said the DOT would not have transportation problems since shuttle buses will be available to bring delegates from their hotels to the conference venue.

“Unlike the ASEAN summit, we don't have so much money to train taxi drivers. But we already talked to LTFRB and LTO to strictly enforce rules for drivers,” the official said.

He said a subtle security presence will also be observed during the forum.

“We will secure delegates without being obvious. Security will be handled by each hotel. The police authorities will just be there to support them,” Alburo said.

All sessions will be held at the Shangri-La except for two dinners at the Cebu International Convention Center and the Cebu Provincial Capitol.

The tourism undersecretary also expressed confidence that international delegates will not cancel participation despite news on the war in Mindanao.

“The issue of travel advisories will always be there. What is important is how we deal with them (advisories) and we do that by promoting positive things such as our destinations,” he said.

Aside from Shangri-La, DOT also identified Hilton Cebu Resort and Spa, Plantation Bay Resort and Spa, Maribago Bluewater Beach Resort as official resort hotels in Mactan island.

The Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino and Marco Polo Plaza Cebu are the forum's official city hotels.

My cousin and his officemates from Manila just arrived today for a business trip. they're supposed to stay in Shangri-La Mactan but all their 500+ rooms are FULLY BOOKED lang naman until next week. there's an ongoing international convention (sort of Telco's summit) and another one next week. According to the receptionist, there are just too many walk-in customers that they cannot accommodate. they are expecting overflowing guests until summer of next year. :cool: they ended up staying in Waterfront Hotel Lahug. and it's not that bad. hehe

for Shangri-la's low/off season, local residents rate minimum is P10,000/night. Presidential suite P100,000/night. :cheers2:

it's traditionally low season in Cebu and in most tourist destinations in the country. it's a Thursday but Cebu Hilton today is fully booked, Plantation Bay Mactan is fully booked. what's going on? :dunno: it's becoming very apparent that the shortage of 5-star resort-type rooms is worsening. but the good news is, Imperial Palace is nearing its completion. :okay:

Just as I said a while ago.. There will be Sinulog 2009.. It's very impossible to cancel it unless there is World War III.

Media should stop exploding this issue because it's very misinforming.


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I can't imagine na dili madayon ang sinulog, ma unsa nalang ang mga hotels na they are expecting it from December, January til summer, pero I know it will really push through, saonz nalang:cheers:

madayon ang sinulog.. period! :lol:

Yessss!!! Sinulog will push through...:banana::banana::banana:


Hay naku guys...huwag kayong maniwala sa lahat ng naririnig niyo...impossible na walang Sinulog Next Year....

remember malapit na 2010 elections...gagawin na namang isyu yan...at meron niyan presidentiable to the rescue....hayyyyy....politics:bash::bash:

BAD BAD BAD:ohno::bash::bash:

OT:



Three Cebuanas made it to GMA 7's Survivor Philippines - Shot in

Koh Tarutao Island in Thailand

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2847564054_a9cb8393fb.jpg

Vevherly "VEV" Gador - A farmer's daughter from Barili, Cebu.
University of Cebu 4th Yr Criminology Student

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2847564156_c20d0a43e7_m.jpg

Jervy "PATANI" DANO - A yaya born and raised in Camotes Island,

Cebu.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2846730649_411b9cf3eb_m.jpg

Chevilyn "CHEV" Macias - A former GRO. Now into second-hand clothes

business.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2847564106_4d726bb1bb_m.jpg

EXTRA:

Leona Rica "NIKKI" Dacullo - Former Miss Tacloban, works in Cebu

City as a call center agent.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2846730591_3b09023201_m.jpg


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48yo Blogger Lonerider also made it. He's not Cebuano, though.

Hehehe.

Photos and Text from PEP.ph

^^ Wow! Puros bebot di'ay ang nakasulod. In fairness, mga CocaCola bodies pod. Syempre sa Survivor, grabe man ang body exposure kay naa sa beach, hehe!! :D

OT:



Three Cebuanas made it to GMA 7's Survivor Philippines - Shot in

Koh Tarutao Island in Thailand



i dont understand, ambot aning GMA, instead of looking an isolated beautiful island in the philippines, sa thailand pa nangita ug island para sa ila location. remember we are strugling sa ato tourism development, sus ginoo, ang france gani mi dayo pa sa ato just to promote our islands, ang GMA baliktad, amo ra mga tala2x, makatabang naman tana sa ato tourism project :ohno: :ohno:

i dont understand, ambot aning GMA, instead of looking an isolated beautiful island in the philippines, sa thailand pa nangita ug island para sa ila location. remember we are strugling sa ato tourism development, sus ginoo, ang france gani mi dayo pa sa ato just to promote our islands, ang GMA baliktad, amo ra mga tala2x, makatabang naman tana sa ato tourism project :ohno: :ohno:

I think it is stipulated in the franchise that a Survivor programme should not be held at one's hometown.

OT: based on the survivor bible, no season should be shot in the same country where the castaways are picked. Survivor US was never shot in the USA. That's why Koh Lanta - Survivor France - was also shot in Caramoan, Philippines.

I don't like Survivor Philippines.

Just like ABS-CBN's Pinoy Big Brother, etc. all the contestants there are bound to become cheap artistas of GMA 7 and endorsers of products.


.:.

^^ Well, maybe this is the best way they can get new artistas. Hehehe!!

Sorry for the OT. :D

Diba nag rent man og airtime ang Cebu City Government sa NBN para sa national coverage sa Sinulog? Madayon gihapon to?

Diba nag rent man og airtime ang Cebu City Government sa NBN para sa national coverage sa Sinulog? Madayon gihapon to?

Nagbayad diay ang Cebu City government ato? i thought murag coverage lang tu sa NBN, murag Abs-cbn ug gma gud nga naay coverage pero mas nindot ang coverage sa nbn kay from start to finish gyud!

^ Murag dili man ang Cebu City gov't. ang nibayad sa NBN ato, bai, naay ni sponsor ato nga private sector.

My cousin and his officemates from Manila just arrived today for a business trip. they're supposed to stay in Shangri-La Mactan but all their 500+ rooms are FULLY BOOKED lang naman until next week. there's an ongoing international convention (sort of Telco's summit) and another one next week. According to the receptionist, there are just too many walk-in customers that they cannot accommodate. they are expecting overflowing guests until summer of next year. :cool: they ended up staying in Waterfront Hotel Lahug. and it's not that bad. hehe

for Shangri-la's low/off season, local residents rate minimum is P10,000/night. Presidential suite P100,000/night. :cheers2:

it's traditionally low season in Cebu and in most tourist destinations in the country. it's a Thursday but Cebu Hilton today is fully booked, Plantation Bay Mactan is fully booked. what's going on? :dunno: it's becoming very apparent that the shortage of 5-star resort-type rooms is worsening. but the good news is, Imperial Palace is nearing its completion. :okay:

just few of the conventions this coming months :banana:

1,000 educators flock to ICT basic education congress in Cebu
September 9, 2008 by pna

MANILA, Sept. 9 (PNA) — Education Secretary Jesli Lapus on Tuesday disclosed that a thousand educators, education policy makers and representatives from government and non-government institutions in the field of information communication technology (ICT) convened at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu City for the 3rd National ICTs on Basic Education Congress to discuss issues on the use of ICT in primary and secondary education.
MORE HERE (http://balita.ph/2008/09/09/1000-educators-flock-to-ict-basic-education-congress-in-cebu/)

Hitachi kick starts IT Inspiration Awards

Hitachi Data Systems Corporation launched the first annual IT Inspiration Awards. Constituted for the first time, the awards honour inspiring technology solutions from across enterprises, which have achieved outstanding success with Hitachi..

Based upon the results of public voting and the judging panel, the award recipients will be announced on November 6, 2008, at the IT Inspiration Awards Prize Presentation Ceremony at Cebu, Philippines, held in conjunction with the Hitachi Data Systems APAC CIO Summit themed ‘Inspire and Innovate – Best Practices for Managing the Explosive Growth of Data to Yield Business Results’.MORE HERE (http://www.merinews.com/catFull.jsp?title=Hitachi%20kick%20starts%20IT%20Inspiration%20Awards&articleID=140976)

Cebu to host global forum on tourism development
By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:51:00 09/10/2008

CEBU CITY, Philippines - Tourism and how it can adhere to the anti-poverty Millennium Development Goals (MDG) set by the United Nations (UN) will be among the core issues for discussion in an international forum scheduled next month in Cebu.

Around 500 tourism ministers and officials from 135 countries across the globe will be on hand for the 6th United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) International Tourism Forum for Parliamentarians and Local Authorities.MORE HERE (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/enterprise/view/20080910-159773/Cebu-to-host-global-forum-on-tourism-development)

Nagbayad diay ang Cebu City government ato? i thought murag coverage lang tu sa NBN, murag Abs-cbn ug gma gud nga naay coverage pero mas nindot ang coverage sa nbn kay from start to finish gyud!

nagbayad sila sa NBN para sa coverage but not sure if ang City Gov't ang nagbayad ato. murag ang Sinulog Foundation man siguro.

nagbayad sila sa NBN para sa coverage but not sure if ang City Gov't ang nagbayad ato. murag ang Sinulog Foundation man siguro.

Was NBN able to have a live coverage this year? Kay sige ko'g hulat sa coverage pero wala nigawas last January...resort ko dayon sa CCTV nga live coverage sa internet.

I hope they could do that this year....but I do remember back then when ABSCBN did cover the festivals live nationally (and internationally).

Sa mga nawng palang daan, it looks more of a model or beauty search.

Can't they let them dress rugged and dirty? After all it's Survivor. Can't they choose ordinary people from all walks of life and not necessarily those who look as if they're straight out of Fitness First or Slimmer's World?

They should have been faithful of the original Survivor and what it should really be.


OT:



Three Cebuanas made it to GMA 7's Survivor Philippines - Shot in

Koh Tarutao Island in Thailand

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3092/2847564054_a9cb8393fb.jpg

Vevherly "VEV" Gador - A farmer's daughter from Barili, Cebu.
University of Cebu 4th Yr Criminology Student

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3172/2847564156_c20d0a43e7_m.jpg

Jervy "PATANI" DANO - A yaya born and raised in Camotes Island,

Cebu.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/2846730649_411b9cf3eb_m.jpg

Chevilyn "CHEV" Macias - A former GRO. Now into second-hand clothes

business.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3144/2847564106_4d726bb1bb_m.jpg

EXTRA:

Leona Rica "NIKKI" Dacullo - Former Miss Tacloban, works in Cebu

City as a call center agent.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2846730591_3b09023201_m.jpg


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48yo Blogger Lonerider also made it. He's not Cebuano, though.

Hehehe.

Photos and Text from PEP.ph

The Sinulog 2008 was live last January. I did not go out because it was raining on and off.

@nold, did the original survivor franchise release press photos of rugged-looking outcasts? come on. LOL.

gma doesn't guarantee the winner a management contract. the price is 3,000,000. eventually, one or two or more are bound to become popular. survivor, after all, is the most popular reality show.

OT: This is GMA7's answer to PBB.. so propaganda gyud pag-ayo..

Kabantay mo naa gyuy taga Cebu pirmi nga ma apil sa finalist sa singing contest/reality show...

PBB Teens 1 - Kim (Winner)
PBB Teens 2 - Nicole
PBB Celeb 1 - Keanna (Winner)
PDA 1 - Jay-R (2nd)
PDA 2 -Van
Born Diva - Raki Vega (Winner)
Star in a Million - Sheryn Regis (2nd)
Star in a Million 2 - Ryan Rakal (??) (Finalist)

Karaan naman nga diskarte nang mag butang og mga finalist gikan sa nagkalain lain nga mga highly urbanized nga lugar sa Pinas, para padaghan sa simpatiya and viewers.

May pa siguro mag show na sila og local versions nga mga anime.

nahitabo pa nga sa abs-cbn nang gi-post wa gyuy daghang istorya! :lol:
anyway, goodluck sa mga Cebuanos nga naapil!

...i can't distinguish kung asa ni nga SAVEMORE Branch: E-Mall or Parkmall or Marina Mall?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3036/2847894470_ce61349c03.jpg?v=0
flickr pic by @Lava

...3rd store in Cebu! iSTORE Launching at THE NORTHWING! (flickr pics by @jhaps)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2847803318_b11a3fb664.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2846968113_4e41f88bd2.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2847802650_71d98df9f0.jpg?v=0


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...the 1st store in Cebu at Banilad Town Center
http://www.ifoapplestore.com/photos/cebu_istore_1.jpg
source: ifoapplestore.com


...the 2nd store at Ayala Center Cebu - Paseo Solana
http://web.mac.com/istore.ph/iWeb/iStore%20Web/iStore/BEDD417C-567A-4748-8269-07B218B62693_files/photo.jpg
source: http://web.mac.com/istore.ph

^ Marina Mall obviously :D

Paging Mayor sa Opon nga si Respetadong Arturo Radaza, palihog ayuha na intawn naang karsada sa Basak kay guba na kaayo, maoy usa sa mga rason sa trapik dihang lugara unya daghan ra ba kong nakit-an nga mga turista nga mulabay dihang lugara, sus nagpakauwaw lang ka nyor. Unya ang karsada sa imong Jollibee kay hamis kaayo.

flickr pics by @carlski (a happy tourist...hehehe!)

...around Lahug: Waterfront Hotel and Asiatown IT Park


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2847686124_38c7a8eae0.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3274/2847666374_7c4fe344aa.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3200/2846835749_c7ea661428.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3258/2847670722_4d9fea69b7.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3171/2846816397_90cd18cc77.jpg?v=0

...if you were in your teens in the late 80's to early 90's, you probably knew about this name logo! ,..afternoon disco anyone? hehehhe!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3110/2847641564_78f02089a3.jpg?v=0
flickr pic by@edwinrobert

@nold, did the original survivor franchise release press photos of rugged-looking outcasts? come on. LOL.

gma doesn't guarantee the winner a management contract. the price is 3,000,000. eventually, one or two or more are bound to become popular. survivor, after all, is the most popular reality show.

uu, like this one.. hehe

http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/c/01/fe/c9/66_8.JPG


.:.

...only in Cebu!

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3090/2847648560_8f7b330e17.jpg?v=0
flickr pic by @edwinrobert

...2nd store in Cebu! I-STORE Launching at THE NORTHWING! (flickr pics by @jhaps)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3206/2847803318_b11a3fb664.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3081/2846968113_4e41f88bd2.jpg?v=0


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/2847802650_71d98df9f0.jpg?v=0


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(...the 1st store in Cebu at Banilad Town Center)
http://www.ifoapplestore.com/photos/cebu_istore_1.jpg
source: ifoapplestore.com

3rd store na kaha ni..2nd store is in ayala cebu sa paseo solana

uu, like this one.. hehe

http://i11.ebayimg.com/01/c/01/fe/c9/66_8.JPG


.:.

you do realize that this is a dvd cover and not a press release photo, don't you? :)

...yeah, i forgot..hehehhe...3rd na pala ang Northwing.....here's the 2nd store at ACC:

http://web.mac.com/istore.ph/iWeb/iStore%20Web/iStore/BEDD417C-567A-4748-8269-07B218B62693_files/photo.jpg
source: http://web.mac.com/istore.ph

3rd store na kaha ni..2nd store is in ayala cebu sa paseo solana

naa diay nalunod ganina 6 am nga barge sa ouano wharf.

Paging Mayor sa Opon nga si Respetadong Arturo Radaza, palihog ayuha na intawn naang karsada sa Basak kay guba na kaayo, maoy usa sa mga rason sa trapik dihang lugara unya daghan ra ba kong nakit-an nga mga turista nga mulabay dihang lugara, sus nagpakauwaw lang ka nyor. Unya ang karsada sa imong Jollibee kay hamis kaayo.

Kanang highway sa basak National Road na siya. Way mahimo si Mayor Radaza ana kung di sa pag follow-up lang sa DPWH kana kung may budget na pero kung wala ang DPWH wala sad mahimo. Yan ang resulta sa systemang bulok. :bash:

nahitabo pa nga sa abs-cbn nang gi-post wa gyuy daghang istorya! :lol:
anyway, goodluck sa mga Cebuanos nga naapil!

hahahaha tompak! cebu is a KAPAMILYA country.

anywayz, sa mga KAPAMILYA dyan, wait lang kayo sa PINOY FEAR FACTOR. this is more exciting than survivor. 90% ng survivor show is boring, and it's not the most popular reality show on earth, kay bagan Amazing Race ang pinaka! kaso lang kung unsa ka mahal ang gasto sa survivor ug fear factor, time 100 cguro ang amazing race, ti-aw ba guy cg lang mo ga travel.

Whos free tonight... The newest and coolest bar now opens its door to set a new trend of clubbing in Cebu... Located in unit 9 & 10 ... The Gallery J. Luna Ave. cor. Golam Drive, Mabolo, Cebu City... Party and have fun while night still early... Free Entrance just today.... |Ak&7| is the place to be ... for more info do visit the site www.akand7.com

hahahaha tompak! cebu is a KAPAMILYA country.

anywayz, sa mga KAPAMILYA dyan, wait lang kayo sa PINOY FEAR FACTOR. this is more exciting than survivor. 90% ng survivor show is boring, and it's not the most popular reality show on earth, kay bagan Amazing Race ang pinaka!

OT: IMO, everything's been done in extra challenge before. balut/worm/bull egg eating, rapelling, skydiving, stunts, etc. LOL. survivor started the reality tv trend. it still remains the most popular reality show with versions in more than 40 countries (most having more than 1 season).

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P10B more for Cebu
Sun.Star Cebu
Friday, September 12, 2008

PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo. More (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/12/bus/p10b.more.for.cebu.html)

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MYJOY has just introduced another means for Cebuanos to get their food—via online.

If one happens to be surfing the net and suddenly decides to get their MyJoy favorites, one may check out the new online ordering service at www.myjoy.ph, the first online food delivery in Cebu.

Currently, the system allows for online ordering and is initially available from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

To order, all one need to do is register at www.myjoy.ph, check out their complete menu, choose food items and quantity and confirm order. One will then wait for a confirmation call or email from MyJoy and one’s order is on its way in 30 to 45 minutes.

They offer free delivery service within the city and charge minimal delivery fee to addresses in nearby cities.

According to MyJoy’s Ingrid Espina, they took a step into the digital age trend with the new online ordering system to increase customer access. Most of these customers are connected to the Internet while others likes to stay at home.

“We at MyJoy always looking at ways to innovate and offer something new to our customers. This is an opportunity for us to go to our customers’ homes and conveniently offer them our food at their doorsteps. Now, people from all Cebu and neighboring cities will be served through our online service,” she said.

MyJoy has two outlets located along Osmeña Blvd. and in Ayala Center Cebu.

Espina also revealed that they will be coming out with special online only promotion soon that will range from free iced tea to discounts on new products.

MyJoy has also launched two new products recently: My Soup, soup with chicken meat and vegetables and My Hot Ribs, baby back ribs with sweet and spicy sauce.


HERE (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/12/life/myjoy.launches.first.online.ordering.system.in.cebu.html)

hahahaha tompak! cebu is a KAPAMILYA country.

anywayz, sa mga KAPAMILYA dyan, wait lang kayo sa PINOY FEAR FACTOR. this is more exciting than survivor. 90% ng survivor show is boring, and it's not the most popular reality show on earth, kay bagan Amazing Race ang pinaka! kaso lang kung unsa ka mahal ang gasto sa survivor ug fear factor, time 100 cguro ang amazing race, ti-aw ba guy cg lang mo ga travel.

abs-cbn will never earn my respect. the way it spins news and issues to benefit their business interests. pinaka-plastic nga media company sa pinas, pataka lag report. pwera gaba. pwera gaba. pwera gaba.

abs-cbn will never earn my respect. the way it spins news and issues to benefit their business interests. pinaka-plastic nga media company sa pinas, pataka lag report. pwera gaba. pwera gaba. pwera gaba.

Yup, u r correct bai. Nag shift na gani ko from Kapamilya to Kapuso. :lol:

OT Re: ABS CBN - True that. They always have ways to show to the public the only things that they want the public to see. They never reported anything about the real score of the Meralco/Lopez hullabaloo.

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Re: MyJoy

MyJoy will have a cocktail tonight for bloggers. I think invited ang network bloggers (Multiply/Friendster/Etc) as well as indie bloggers (Wordpress/Blogspot/Blogsome/i.ph). MyJoy will let bloggers taste their food for free. And in turn, bloggers will have to blog about them.

I'm not sure though kung by invitation ba.

OT Re ABSCBN&GMA: "Nagadaghan na, sa Kapuso na ta!!" (GMA jingle at 99.5 Nindota-ah!) :lol:

Anyway, katong nalunod nga barko gahapon sa LapuLapu, unsa man to? Katong ferry nga padung Pier 3 gikan Opon Mercado?

survivor started the reality tv trend. it still remains the most popular reality show with versions in more than 40 countries (most having more than 1 season).


OT na kaayo hehehe :)sorry last na ni promise.....

re: survivor
idol is the most popular singing contest franchise in the world yet its pinoy version failed to make a mark... the success of a show depends on the marketing/propaganda/hype powers of the channel; that produces it...

the reason why i posted that "naa gyuy taga cebu nga finalist. sa mga reality shows.. " was not to compare abs-cbn and gma, nor that abs-cbn favors having finalists from different highly urbanized cities in the phils, but merely to point out that lahi gyud ang taga cebu.. bisag asa, mo excel gyud... mo labaw gyud...

back to topic:

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from sunstar website.. barge

Friday, September 12, 2008
P10B more for Cebu



PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo.

Permits

Business development officer Louie Carandang said Filinvest is planning to start construction of the building in the first quarter of next year, once the company has secured all the necessary government permits.

Meanwhile, more than 60 percent of Filinvest’s Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, on Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, have already been reserved by various individuals and by those who want to invest in Cebu’s tourism potential. Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, located in front of Ayala Center, is Filinvest’s first high-rise project in Cebu.

Filinvest also reported that its 36-hectare Corona del Mar in Talisay City, Cebu has been sold out to foreigners, like Norwegians, Americans, British, and Russians who are married to Filipinos.

To take advantage of the growing market for residential property, Filinvest said it will expand Corona del Mar by developing five more hectares. The project will begin next month once the company has secured all government permits.

The real estate company is also constructing its Mactan Tropics 2 residential project in Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, which features 187 lots. Filinvest developed Mactan Tropics 2 after 185 units in its Mactan Tropics 1 in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City were sold out six months after the project’s completion.

Only 83 out of 500 units at Filinvest’s 10-hectare Aldea del Sol subdivision are unsold. The developer said 417 units in Aldea del Sol have been sold to middle-income families.

Expansion

Filinvest, though, is planning to expand Aldea del Sol by developing 1.6-hectares of land to accommodate 100 new units.

Carandang also reported that Filinvest’s 12-hectare seaside property, Seascapes Resort Town, has already attracted many foreign buyers, especially condominium units, even though it is under construction.

The P4-billion project is marketed through a shared ownership scheme, said said Filinvest business development officer for the Mactan cluster Jose Ryan Pecante. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

Pecante said the combined investment cost of Filinvest projects on Mactan Island alone is roughly P5 billion.

Even with its current projects, Badilles said Filinvest continues to look for potential sites for property development in southern Cebu, including Talisay.

Filinvest, which has assets valued at P86.2 billion, has so far developed more than 1,800 hectares of land and created over 400,000 square meters of prime office, residential and retail spaces. (NRC)

OT na kaayo hehehe :)sorry last na ni promise.....

re: survivor
idol is the most popular singing contest franchise in the world yet its pinoy version failed to make a mark... the success of a show depends on the marketing/propaganda/hype powers of the channel; that produces it...

OT: Pinoy Idol was handled by the Entertainment Dept. Survivor is being handled by GMA's News and Public Affairs - arguably the best N&PA in the country. That has to mean something.

Re: Barge:
I saw the news last night. Na-lunod siya sa side na sa Mandaue. Nasudlan ang iyang cargo area ug tubig ba to. Padung na unta to dunggo.

Friday, September 12, 2008
P10B more for Cebu



PROPERTY developer Filinvest Land Inc. plans to invest a total of about P10 billion in future projects in Cebu.

Jeffrey Badilles, Filinvest area sales head for the Visayas, said that one of the company’s future projects is a resort-inspired residential community in Barangay Mabolo, Cebu City.

He said Filinvest saw the need for additional projects as all its middle-end residential units in existing properties in Cebu have been sold out. He added that Filinvest’s future projects are meant to meet the demand from a mix of markets.

In Mabolo, Filinvest plans to develop a property near the Centre for International Education into One Oasis Mabolo, a one-hectare residential complex that will feature at least three five-level buildings. Each level will house 25 units of studio stype and two-bedroom units.

Filinvest hopes to attract expatriates, company executives and businessmen to purchase units at the One Oasis Mabolo.

Permits

Business development officer Louie Carandang said Filinvest is planning to start construction of the building in the first quarter of next year, once the company has secured all the necessary government permits.

Meanwhile, more than 60 percent of Filinvest’s Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, on Archbishop Reyes Ave., Cebu City, have already been reserved by various individuals and by those who want to invest in Cebu’s tourism potential. Grand Cenia Condotel and Residences, located in front of Ayala Center, is Filinvest’s first high-rise project in Cebu.

Filinvest also reported that its 36-hectare Corona del Mar in Talisay City, Cebu has been sold out to foreigners, like Norwegians, Americans, British, and Russians who are married to Filipinos.

To take advantage of the growing market for residential property, Filinvest said it will expand Corona del Mar by developing five more hectares. The project will begin next month once the company has secured all government permits.

The real estate company is also constructing its Mactan Tropics 2 residential project in Agus, Lapu-Lapu City, which features 187 lots. Filinvest developed Mactan Tropics 2 after 185 units in its Mactan Tropics 1 in Basak, Lapu-Lapu City were sold out six months after the project’s completion.

Only 83 out of 500 units at Filinvest’s 10-hectare Aldea del Sol subdivision are unsold. The developer said 417 units in Aldea del Sol have been sold to middle-income families.

Expansion

Filinvest, though, is planning to expand Aldea del Sol by developing 1.6-hectares of land to accommodate 100 new units.

Carandang also reported that Filinvest’s 12-hectare seaside property, Seascapes Resort Town, has already attracted many foreign buyers, especially condominium units, even though it is under construction.

The P4-billion project is marketed through a shared ownership scheme, said said Filinvest business development officer for the Mactan cluster Jose Ryan Pecante. The project is expected to be completed in 2010.

Pecante said the combined investment cost of Filinvest projects on Mactan Island alone is roughly P5 billion.

Even with its current projects, Badilles said Filinvest continues to look for potential sites for property development in southern Cebu, including Talisay.

Filinvest, which has assets valued at P86.2 billion, has so far developed more than 1,800 hectares of land and created over 400,000 square meters of prime office, residential and retail spaces. (NRC)

wow filinvest..very bullish gyud sila sa cebu.. as for the abovementioned projects, wala pa giapil ang soon to be constructed sa SRP..

^^ yeah, there would be a lot of projects from filinvest..

Filinvest pours P10B in seven Cebu projects

By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:06:00 09/12/2008

Real estate firm Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is investing nearly P10 billion for seven projects in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay.

These projects include a resort-town development, a 25-story condotel (condominium and hotel), residential subdivisions and condominium buildings.

Jeffrey Badilles, FLI Visayas Area sales head, said the company's investment shows that the real estate industry is not affected by the economic recession in the United States.

He said the current scenario would instead benefit the company since Americans would prefer to buy properties here.

He also cited the location of Cebu as an attraction.

“Cebu is the melting pot in the south where you can enjoy both city and rural living. It is also a second home. Well-off people from Mindanao buy properties here,” said Badilles.

Of the seven projects, four are located in Lapu-Lapu City. These are Aldea del Sol, Mactan Tropics 1 and 2 and Seascapes.

Grand Cenia and One Oasis, two development projects which promotes urban living, are located within Cebu Business Park and barangay Mabolo respectively.

Corona del Mar, an existing 36-hectare subdivision in Talisay City, will undergo a five-hectare expansion before the year ends.

Badilles said they are also looking at developing more properties in the south to complement the rapid development the company has undertaken in Lapu-Lapu.

“We also hope to have a full business line in the Visayas (which includes a corporate city and commercial buildings),” said Jose Raian Pescante, business development officer for FLI's Mactan cluster.

Badilles said that most of these projects started in 2007 would be finished by 2011.

subdivisions

Pescante said Aldea Sol, Mactan Tropics 1 and 2 and Corona del Mar target the middle to upper middle market segment specifically foreigners and overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and families.

In a press conference yesterday, Pescante said the estimated project cost of the 10-hectare Aldea del Sol is P500 million.

The eight-hectare property in barangay Bangkal has 500 homes.

The company has also opened the four-hectare Mactan Tropics 2 in barangay Agus after the success of five-hectare Mactan Tropics 1 in barangay Basak where all 180 lots are sold out within nine months.

“Mactan is a growing city with high investment value because of tourism. We also target investors who may want to buy lots as investment products,” said Louie Carandang, business development officer for city projects.

Carandang said Mactan Tropics offers a tropical-themed residential subdivision with 2010 as target date for project delivery.

In Talisay City, Pescante said the new expansion phase of Corona del Mar called Escala will add 200 lots. Each lot cut has an average size of 160 sq. m.

“People buy there to live there. An entire strip of 2,000 sq.m. fronting the sea is equipped with amenities such as basketball court and view tower.”

Urban living

Positive outlook in the hotel and business process outsourcing (BPO) industries in Cebu also encouraged the company to put up Grand Cenia, a 25-story structure which will house residential condos, condotels and commercial spaces.

The property, which is in the Cebu Business Park, has 432 units, 60 percent of which has already been reserved.

Close to two billion pesos is invested for the project.

Carandang said the first to third floors of the building will be the site of BPO operations, seventh to 18th floors for condotels and 19th to 25th floors for residential units.

For condotel units, Carandang said, buyers can purchase units from P3 million to P3.5 million and have these units rented.

Residential condo units, on the other hand, cost between P4 million to P7 million each.

“In real estate, everything is location. This development is located at Cebu Business Park so prices will be higher. Buyers have the option to get an investment product or a residence.”

Another Asian-inspired condominium building will be built in barangay Mabolo. The building called the One Oasis is estimated to cost close to a billion pesos.

Carandang said it will have studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom units sold between P1.4 million to P2.5 million each.

The project will be soft launched on Oct. 3. Initial construction will start on the first quarter of 2009.

seascapes

By the end of 2008, FLI will launch a resort-town development project in barangay Mactan.

Badilles said around P4 billion will be spent for the 12-hectare residential and resort project called Seascapes, which is composed of casitas, seaside subdivision lots, villas and condominium units.

Filinvest pours P10B in seven Cebu projects

By Cris Evert Lato
Cebu Daily News
First Posted 12:06:00 09/12/2008

Real estate firm Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI) is investing nearly P10 billion for seven projects in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu and Talisay.

Badilles said they are also looking at developing more properties in the south to complement the rapid development the company has undertaken in Lapu-Lapu.

“We also hope to have a full business line in the Visayas (which includes a corporate city and commercial buildings),” said Jose Raian Pescante, business development officer for FLI's Mactan cluster.

I think they are looking at developing a corporate city and commercial buildings at SRP..

great subdivisions at the heart of the mountain ..

OT: lingaw ko ani da. maayo unta ang SRP na'y ingon ani: http://www.3dstormstudio.com/tower.htm

sorry ha, last OT na lang ni nga pahabol:

waaa, maygani naundang na ang istorya bahin kapamilya og kapuso kay ABS man gud ko since 1987. Anyway, bow ko sa News and Public Affairs sa GMA only in their docomentaries pero sa live news dili. Sa radio maayo ang ABS thru DZMM og DYAB kay outstanding kaayo ila mga jingle og news style daun latest kaayo ila reports. Bisan sa Manila DZMM gyud ang molabaw.

sorry ha, last OT na lang ni nga pahabol:

waaa, maygani naundang na ang istorya bahin kapamilya og kapuso kay ABS man gud ko since 1987. Anyway, bow ko sa News and Public Affairs sa GMA only in their docomentaries pero sa live news dili. Sa radio maayo ang ABS thru DZMM og DYAB kay outstanding kaayo ila mga jingle og news style daun latest kaayo ila reports. Bisan sa Manila DZMM gyud ang molabaw.

Actually dili man ni OT kay it's part of the local and national issues.

Anyway, moapil lang ko. Dili ko ganahan sa DZMM Manila kay ya-ya kaayo. So ang among paminawon didto kay ang DZBB especially kung naa si Mike Rodriguez.

Sa TV News, overall, mas ganahan gihapon ko sa interface sa TV Patrol World kay ang 24 Oras kay ya-ya sad kaayo ug dragging ra, although I must commend 24 Oras kay impartial gyud ilang reporting, dili pariha sa TVPW nga naa'y dapigan usahay. Ang kulang lang gyud sa GMA kay more regional and global reach sa ilang reports pero makita man nako nga GMA is really spending para maimprove ilang signal ug naa na silay regional station sa ubang bahin sa Pilipinas.

Pero kung primetime bida, ABS-CBN gyud ko. Dyosa, Betty La Fea, Iisa Pa Lamang, Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. Winner kaayo ang lineup. Baduy kaayo ang sa GMA uy: Codename: Asero, Dyesebel, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, My Husband's Woman.

Basta, mas daghan gihapon kog salida nga tan-awon sa ABS. :lol:

I AGREE !!!!! on the word BADUY

^ Yeah, I'm just being objective. Dili pariha anang ubang mga "fanatic" nga stick-to-one ra gyud. Ug naay nindot diri, diri ko. Ug naay nindot didto, didto ko. :yes:

Naa koy classmate nga Tagalog unya luoy kaayo siya kay mafeel gyud niya ang Cebuano unfriendliness towards Tagalogs. May nalang gani dili ko pariha sa uban nga OA kaayo sa ilang Cebuano pride. :lol:

this argument about gma vs abs only shows that even in cebu, abs' hold as number 1 is almost already a thing of the past.
besides, this will lead to nothing kay ang taga-gma molaban jud na sa gma, same sa taga-abs.
so mga kapuso ug mga kapamilya, maghiu-sa na ta!
shall i say, kapamuso :lol:

Kapuso[:lovethem:] + Kapamilya[:hug:] = Disaster[:bash::poke::guns1::rant::devil:]

this argument about gma vs abs only shows that even in cebu, abs' hold as number 1 is almost already a thing of the past.
besides, this will lead to nothing kay ang taga-gma molaban jud na sa gma, same sa taga-abs.
so mga kapuso ug mga kapamilya, maghiu-sa na ta!
shall i say, kapamuso :lol:

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mura nindut na paminawon, KAPAMUSO, hehehehe, para ni sa mga magbalhin-balhin ug channgel basta commercial sa isa ka station, hehehehe

US-based BPO firm to open 500-seater facility in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080911182&type=2)
By Rhia de Pablo
Friday, September 12, 2008


Eyeing another growth area in its outsourcing operations in the country, an American firm is all set to start a 500-seater call center operation in Cebu this November.

ICT Philippines, a member of the American firm ICT Group, recently gathered representatives from the city’s local government sector and the academe to establish partnership before they officially start their operations in the area.

Among those who joined the meeting included representatives from the University of the Philippines-Cebu College, Southwestern University, University of San Carlos, University of Cebu, Velez College, University of San Jose-Recoletos, University of Southern Philippines Foundation and the Asian College of Technology.

In an interview, executive vice president for its Philippine operations John Langford discussed that their initial 500-seater operations could be expanded up to 750 depending on how their operations will flourish here in the city similar to that of their existing sites in Manila.

Langford said that they will be organizing a job convention on September 20 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, and they are looking at inviting graduating students from each academic institution in Cebu to participate.

He said that by the end of October they will already start the training program for their agents after they slowly fill in the available slots.

ICT is a Nasdaq-listed company and they started their worldwide operations in 1987 in their headquarters in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

ICT Group provides customer care and management services, plus related marketing, technology and back-office business process outsourcing solutions to Global 1000 companies.

The company opened its first center in the Philippines last April 2003 with an initial 200 seats in Makati.

After five years of operation, ICT now has five centers in Luzon and it just recently opened its Cabanatuan site.

ICT’s operations at the Cebu IT Tower in the Cebu Business Park will be their first site in the Visayas area and Langford said that they will be initially occupying three levels in the building.

He said that their upcoming Cebu operation was actually influenced by two of their major clients coming from the telecommunications industry in America and a financing institution.

Langford added that right now, they are looking at second tier cities for further expansions as major urban cities are already saturated.

Among second tier cities in the Visayas that ICT is eyeing include: Iloilo City, Bacolod City and Dumaguete City.

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Naa koy classmate nga Tagalog unya luoy kaayo siya kay mafeel gyud niya ang Cebuano unfriendliness towards Tagalogs. May nalang gani dili ko pariha sa uban nga OA kaayo sa ilang Cebuano pride. :lol:

di kaha imong friend ang OA kaayo sa iyang pagka-tagalog? naa gyud bayay ubang tagalog na hilas kaayo ug aura, tungod lagi kay gikan sila sa manila,...pero naa man pud uban tagalog na maayo makibagay, kana sila na mga tagalog, di sila katilaw anang 'unfriendliness', in fact katilaw sila sa best hospitality na pwedeng i-offer sa pagka-bisdak...

Cebuano Pride? what's wrong with it?

you can go ask marieantoinette...she was in the presence of no less than a dozen staunch supporters of Cebuano Pride during her state visit...did she feel any hostility?

I AGREE !!!!! on the word BADUY

and that's still subjective. :nuts:

you think dyosa, pda, and betty la fea are posh? :)

Naa koy classmate nga Tagalog unya luoy kaayo siya kay mafeel gyud niya ang Cebuano unfriendliness towards Tagalogs. May nalang gani dili ko pariha sa uban nga OA kaayo sa ilang Cebuano pride. :lol:

dili kaha

classmate = sinjin ????

hahahaha. jok!

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gma and abscbn? hmmmmm.... unsa na? bitaw wala koy gipili anang mga estasyuna! either national geo or discovery or cnn ako tan.awn. nya if oras na ting drama2x kay hbo or kung sports kay solar or espn. dili ko m.tan.aw anang mga teleserye ur fantaserye nila. honestly walay lami nang mga salidaha. balik2x lang ang storya. for sure kibaw nka unsay end sa story. ang nagka lain2x lng ana kay ang mga k.love team. hehehe! honestly m not proud of philippine cinema. it sucks! alay originality. ang mga producer anang mga salidaha kay lay ayo. mga walay talent. hehe!!!

nya ang news kay puros bad ang ipagawas. kapoy cgeg tan.aw ug news oi sa pinas na puros ra bad news. maka guba sa adlaw. maypa tan.aw nlng news sa lain countries. coz ang news diri sa atoa kay balik2x rasad. patay diri patay didto. kurakot diri kurakot didto. ang nagkalain2x lng kay ang mga napatay, nakapatay ug ang nangurakot. hehehe!!!

di kaha imong friend ang OA kaayo sa iyang pagka-tagalog? naa gyud bayay ubang tagalog na hilas kaayo ug aura, tungod lagi kay gikan sila sa manila,...pero naa man pud uban tagalog na maayo makibagay, kana sila na mga tagalog, di sila katilaw anang 'unfriendliness', in fact katilaw sila sa best hospitality na pwedeng i-offer sa pagka-bisdak...

Cebuano Pride? what's wrong with it?

you can go ask marieantoinette...she was in the presence of no less than a dozen staunch supporters of Cebuano Pride during her state visit...did she feel any hostility?

hehe, remember during the meet sa construction show, ingon si Ka_bino

ang cebuano kung moadto ug manila, bisan gahi ug dila mag-tagalog gyud..
therefore,
kung ang taga-manila moanhi ug cebu magbisaya sad gyud..

unya unsaon ta man nga magtagalog man lang gihapon... hehehe

@ley, its because sinjin is not 100% cebuano :colgate:

^^ Nganu ako, dili bati ang reception? I'm not even Cebuano, hehe!! :D

Anyway, I heard some of my friends here who had their share of the same scenarios that they encounter in Cebu. Some were received in great hospitality from the people, and the way of life that they recommend to be relocated in Cebu, while others are treated in some attitude that alienate them or very aggressive. Take note, they are Manila Tagalog too (although I had to disagree in notion that Manila itself is 100% Tagalog. Its more of a mix-mash of different ethno-linguistic groups).

di kaha imong friend ang OA kaayo sa iyang pagka-tagalog? naa gyud bayay ubang tagalog na hilas kaayo ug aura, tungod lagi kay gikan sila sa manila,...pero naa man pud uban tagalog na maayo makibagay, kana sila na mga tagalog, di sila katilaw anang 'unfriendliness', in fact katilaw sila sa best hospitality na pwedeng i-offer sa pagka-bisdak...

Cebuano Pride? what's wrong with it?

you can go ask marieantoinette...she was in the presence of no less than a dozen staunch supporters of Cebuano Pride during her state visit...did she feel any hostility?

hehe mao. Naa ra jud na sa maayo makibagay. Anyone can speak tagalog all he wants pero ayaw lang hinilas ug dating kay isahan ra jud ka ug kilay ana sa mga tao., :|

kaluy.i ninyo mga tagalog mga bai! mga hina kau na! san mig light ray nahibaw.an na imnun ana. nya if magstorya mu kay bisayai ug kadiyot diba matameme na! hehe!

diri sa ako trabahuan pwde ko manglibak sa akong manager kay dili man kasabot ug bisaya. hehe! smile2x lng sila bisan g.murder na sila sa libak! hehe!

The joys of stereotyping and idiosyncrasies are so natural to us Filipinos. :lol: No wonder..... :D

SM mall undergoes facelift; firm to introduce 3D cinema to Cebu (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/13/bus/sm.mall.undergoes.facelift.firm.to.introduce.3d.cinema.to.cebu.html)
Sun.Star Cebu
Saturday, September 13, 2008

STILL upbeat about the local economy, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) is renovating its mall in Cebu City to compliment its adjacent hotel.

SMPHI vice president for marketing Marissa Fernan said the renovation began after a three-day sale at the mall early this month.

Fernan said the renovation work will involve the Fiesta Strip, which will be given a facelift consistent with the al fresco dining area of the SM Northwing.

SMPHI will also introduce Imax (Image Maximum) cinema technology in Cebu. The company will convert the existing Cinema 4 at SM City into an Imax theater that shows three-dimensional movies and hopes to open the facility in the middle of 2009.

“The Imax is very complimentary with the hotel and the convention center. (It) will also cater to regional travelers,” Fernan said in an interview last Monday.

Without giving figures, she said the cost of putting up an Imax theater in Cebu would be higher than what the company spent for the same facility at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

But she said this is mainly due to the increase in the prices of goods, including construction materials.

Fernan also revealed that revenues from the three-day sale this month were 30 percent higher than that of a similar activity last year.

SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) has picked Radisson Hotels and Resorts of Carlson Hotels Worldwide to operate the hotel located next to the SM City mall at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City.

SMIC hopes to open the 20-story hotel, which would carry the Radisson brand, in March 2009.

SMIC is also planning to construct a convention center near the mall and hotel.

Fernan said SMPHI is also looking for new areas to invest in.

She said SMPHI has considered South Road Properties (SRP) as a possible site for a shopping mall but it has not made any final arrangements with the Cebu City Government.

The company is also looking at potential sites in northern Cebu.

Fernan said the property the company is looking for should have an area of about five to seven hectares and must be situated near a main road. The company also prefers an area that has a “sizeable population.”

She said SMPHI is looking at expanding its affiliates, like supermarket brand Savemore, in Cebu. Savemore has three branches in Cebu. (DME

Actually dili man ni OT kay it's part of the local and national issues.

Anyway, moapil lang ko. Dili ko ganahan sa DZMM Manila kay ya-ya kaayo. So ang among paminawon didto kay ang DZBB especially kung naa si Mike Rodriguez.

Sa TV News, overall, mas ganahan gihapon ko sa interface sa TV Patrol World kay ang 24 Oras kay ya-ya sad kaayo ug dragging ra, although I must commend 24 Oras kay impartial gyud ilang reporting, dili pariha sa TVPW nga naa'y dapigan usahay. Ang kulang lang gyud sa GMA kay more regional and global reach sa ilang reports pero makita man nako nga GMA is really spending para maimprove ilang signal ug naa na silay regional station sa ubang bahin sa Pilipinas.

Pero kung primetime bida, ABS-CBN gyud ko. Dyosa, Betty La Fea, Iisa Pa Lamang, Pinoy Dream Academy Season 2. Winner kaayo ang lineup. Baduy kaayo ang sa GMA uy: Codename: Asero, Dyesebel, My Name is Kim Sam Soon, My Husband's Woman.

Basta, mas daghan gihapon kog salida nga tan-awon sa ABS. :lol:

Bisan asa ana nga mga salida puros mga way lami. mga banga kaayo mga director. shallow ra kaayo ug huna-huna.

abs-cbn will never earn my respect. the way it spins news and issues to benefit their business interests. pinaka-plastic nga media company sa pinas, pataka lag report. pwera gaba. pwera gaba. pwera gaba.


parehas ta bai. maglagot kaayo ko sa TVP World, ni shift nako karon sa 24 horas. pero sa TVP central Visayas ok ra.

....naay exibit sa USC-TC, Cafa building mga archetictual projects, gikan sa mga graduating Cafa students.. about alouginsan municipality.. if naa mo cam, picturi dd2 sa cafa lobby basin wala na dd2 nextweek. nice ang mga projects from Community center, Public Market to Resort...

di kaha imong friend ang OA kaayo sa iyang pagka-tagalog? naa gyud bayay ubang tagalog na hilas kaayo ug aura, tungod lagi kay gikan sila sa manila,...pero naa man pud uban tagalog na maayo makibagay, kana sila na mga tagalog, di sila katilaw anang 'unfriendliness', in fact katilaw sila sa best hospitality na pwedeng i-offer sa pagka-bisdak...

Cebuano Pride? what's wrong with it?

you can go ask marieantoinette...she was in the presence of no less than a dozen staunch supporters of Cebuano Pride during her state visit...did she feel any hostility?

if ang tagalog mo insist na mgtagalog unya dili mo try mg bisaya, diha mg start ang unfriendlyness...

akong mga kaila sauna na ngtagalog karon bisaya naman ma feel na nila ang hospitability,,
pero ang aqong mga kaila na hantod karon sge ra ghapon tagalog bisag ng cebuano mga ang mga kauban.. Ma op cla usahay..

Saturday, September 13, 2008
SM mall undergoes facelift; firm to introduce 3D cinema to Cebu (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/09/13/bus/sm.mall.undergoes.facelift.firm.to.introduce.3d.cinema.to.cebu.html)

STILL upbeat about the local economy, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPHI) is renovating its mall in Cebu City to compliment its adjacent hotel.

SMPHI vice president for marketing Marissa Fernan said the renovation began after a three-day sale at the mall early this month.

Fernan said the renovation work will involve the Fiesta Strip, which will be given a facelift consistent with the al fresco dining area of the SM Northwing.

SMPHI will also introduce Imax (Image Maximum) cinema technology in Cebu. The company will convert the existing Cinema 4 at SM City into an Imax theater that shows three-dimensional movies and hopes to open the facility in the middle of 2009.

“The Imax is very complimentary with the hotel and the convention center. (It) will also cater to regional travelers,” Fernan said in an interview last Monday.

Without giving figures, she said the cost of putting up an Imax theater in Cebu would be higher than what the company spent for the same facility at the Mall of Asia in Pasay City.

But she said this is mainly due to the increase in the prices of goods, including construction materials.

Fernan also revealed that revenues from the three-day sale this month were 30 percent higher than that of a similar activity last year.

SM Investment Corp. (SMIC) has picked Radisson Hotels and Resorts of Carlson Hotels Worldwide to operate the hotel located next to the SM City mall at the North Reclamation Area in Cebu City.

SMIC hopes to open the 20-story hotel, which would carry the Radisson brand, in March 2009.

SMIC is also planning to construct a convention center near the mall and hotel.

Fernan said SMPHI is also looking for new areas to invest in.

She said SMPHI has considered South Road Properties (SRP) as a possible site for a shopping mall but it has not made any final arrangements with the Cebu City Government.

The company is also looking at potential sites in northern Cebu.

Fernan said the property the company is looking for should have an area of about five to seven hectares and must be situated near a main road. The company also prefers an area that has a “sizeable population.”

She said SMPHI is looking at expanding its affiliates, like supermarket brand Savemore, in Cebu. Savemore has three branches in Cebu. (DME)

bottom line, depende ra sa approach gyud nimo sa cebuano. bisag magtagalog pa tingali, unya maayo kaayo pagkastorya, mumake gyud na ug effort ang cebuano nga magtagalog pud. pero kung gara-gara ang approach, mugara pud na ang cebuano. hahahaha.

bottom line, depende ra sa approach gyud nimo sa cebuano. bisag magtagalog pa tingali, unya maayo kaayo pagkastorya, mumake gyud na ug effort ang cebuano nga magtagalog pud. pero kung gara-gara ang approach, mugara pud na ang cebuano. hahahaha.

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sakto gyud ka, as the saying goes,

its not what you say, but it is how the way you say it! :cheers:

^^ IMO lang ha...it would be unfair for the people from Luzon to force them to speak our own dialect kung moanha sila sa Sugbo...lahi baya ang sitwasyon....we've been taught how to speak Filipino since Elementary days until College...unlike nila, wala baya sila'y subject nga Cebuano sa ilahang curriculum....besides, Filipino it's our national language...pareha ra bitaw diri sa Saudi Arabia og sa ubang nasud nga daghan og OFW...nagkahiusa mi because we speak one languange which is Filipino....alangan naman mamugos ko sa mga Ilocano, Bicolano or Ilonngo nga mag Cebuano....

^^ IMO lang ha...it would be unfair for the people from Luzon to force them to speak our own dialect kung moanha sila sa Sugbo...lahi baya ang sitwasyon....we've been taught how to speak Filipino since Elementary days until College...unlike nila, wala baya sila'y subject nga Cebuano sa ilahang curriculum....besides, Filipino it's our national language...pareha ra bitaw diri sa Saudi Arabia og sa ubang nasud nga daghan og OFW...nagkahiusa mi because we speak one languange which is Filipino....alangan naman mamugos ko sa mga Ilocano, Bicolano or Ilonngo nga mag Cebuano....

sure jud ka bai nga Filipino inyo gamit dili Tagalog? :) :jk:

^^ i'm not sure kung himasa' ka bai...hehehhe....kasagaran nga itawag sa atoang national language karon dili na "tagalog" but "Filipino" na bai....! :ohno: ...nagpaka-ignorante man ka dong! :rofl: :lol: :rofl:

sure jud ka bai nga Filipino inyo gamit dili Tagalog? :) :jk:

^^ Ang mangutana, ang Tagalog ba nga gigamit sa Manila, mao man ang Tagalog pod nga pure? Cebu is lucky to have a very strong cultural stand and therefore itself hegemonic to other cultures in Central Visayas and some portions in Mindanao, kusog man ang impluwensya sa Cebuano which will later in turn would become the Bisaya language that we know....that might explain why NSO differentiates Bisaya from Sugboanon/Cebuano. My 2 pesos (kay wa pulos ang 2 sentimos ron, inflation rate problems, hehe!! :D) :2cents:

US-based BPO firm to open 500-seater facility in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20080911182&type=2)
By Rhia de Pablo
Friday, September 12, 2008


Eyeing another growth area in its outsourcing operations in the country, an American firm is all set to start a 500-seater call center operation in Cebu this November.

ICT Philippines, a member of the American firm ICT Group, recently gathered representatives from the city’s local government sector and the academe to establish partnership before they officially start their operations in the area.

Among those who joined the meeting included representatives from the University of the Philippines-Cebu College, Southwestern University, University of San Carlos, University of Cebu, Velez College, University of San Jose-Recoletos, University of Southern Philippines Foundation and the Asian College of Technology.

In an interview, executive vice president for its Philippine operations John Langford discussed that their initial 500-seater operations could be expanded up to 750 depending on how their operations will flourish here in the city similar to that of their existing sites in Manila.

Langford said that they will be organizing a job convention on September 20 at the Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino, and they are looking at inviting graduating students from each academic institution in Cebu to participate.

He said that by the end of October they will already start the training program for their agents after they slowly fill in the available slots.

ICT is a Nasdaq-listed company and they started their worldwide operations in 1987 in their headquarters in Newtown, Pennsylvania.

ICT Group provides customer care and management services, plus related marketing, technology and back-office business process outsourcing solutions to Global 1000 companies.

The company opened its first center in the Philippines last April 2003 with an initial 200 seats in Makati.

After five years of operation, ICT now has five centers in Luzon and it just recently opened its Cabanatuan site.

ICT’s operations at the Cebu IT Tower in the Cebu Business Park will be their first site in the Visayas area and Langford said that they will be initially occupying three levels in the building.

He said that their upcoming Cebu operation was actually influenced by two of their major clients coming from the telecommunications industry in America and a financing institution.

Langford added that right now, they are looking at second tier cities for further expansions as major urban cities are already saturated.

Among second tier cities in the Visayas that ICT is eyeing include: Iloilo City, Bacolod City and Dumaguete City.

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^^ this is good! dako baya mo-offer og basic rate ang ICT. Some of the entry level agents in Manila earn between 25k to 35K (basic pay plus incentives and commissions). I hope, na sa pagset up nila in Cebu and other cities in the Visayas, dili sila magpractice og so called "provincial rate".

^^ Nganu ako, dili bati ang reception? I'm not even Cebuano, hehe!! :D

Anyway, I heard some of my friends here who had their share of the same scenarios that they encounter in Cebu. Some were received in great hospitality from the people, and the way of life that they recommend to be relocated in Cebu, while others are treated in some attitude that alienate them or very aggressive. Take note, they are Manila Tagalog too (although I had to disagree in notion that Manila itself is 100% Tagalog. Its more of a mix-mash of different ethno-linguistic groups).

OT - Daghan man bisaya pud dire sa Manila...eheheheheheh dire lang sa among place o, 50% of the homeowners and tenants sa mga apartments are bisayas. And even sa akong gitrabahoan now in Robinsons Land, ang mga top earners are bisayas pud.

Anyway, ang ganahan nako sa mga tubong Cebu kay ang ilang pagka "real" as a person. That's one of the reasons why Ive fallen inlove with Cebu and I consider it as home. Ang mga Cebuano, if ganahan sila sa isa katao, that person would really feel it. Pero if ang Cebuano, d ganahan sa isa katao, it would really show. That's why I love Cebuanos because for me...totoo ang mga Cebuanos. ;) And most of my best friends in my lifetime came from Cebu. Ganahan ko nila kay d sila plastic. Kung masuko, suko jud! pero if love ka nila..grabeh pud kamapagmahal. Ang akong Cebuano friends kay dili conceited. Although, they excel in their crafts - dili sila mapagmalaki. Dili hambugero. Tapos ang mga taga Cebu kay nay attitude of halong confidence with humility. I know typical traits ni sa mga pinoys, pero (IMO) mas evident sya sa mga taga Cebu.

^^ this is good! dako baya mo-offer og basic rate ang ICT. Some of the entry level agents in Manila earn between 25k to 35K (basic pay plus incentives and commissions). I hope, na sa pagset up nila in Cebu and other cities in the Visayas, dili sila magpractice og so called "provincial rate".

The solution: "Across the Board Wage Increase". :D

But really, the economics is that the capitalists or businessmen would tend to base their salary based on the regional minimum wage and cost of living. Maybe this is one way they could maximize profit.

The solution: "Across the Board Wage Increase". :D

But really, the economics is that the capitalists or businessmen would tend to base their salary based on the regional minimum wage and cost of living. Maybe this is one way they could maximize profit.

OT - But Im glad na most of the callcenters in Cebu do not practice it na. Ang basic rates ng Etelecare, Convergys, or even Eperformax in Cebu are similar with what they offer in Metro Manila. I think ang atong former employer (yup thats urs- bernie and mine) ra ang naga practice og so called provincial rate :ohno: During the Q meetings I attended before, cge jud na iraise sa mga taga PS ang provincial rate. Ang tubag sa atong pinalanggang president kay "economics". waaaa economics my a$$. :D Tan-awa karon, sa sobrang hinakug tuwards the agents in terms of basic pay, nalugi nuon and gibuy out na sa Aegis from India :lol: But i still miss my beloved PS :D

....naay exibit sa USC-TC, Cafa building mga archetictual projects, gikan sa mga graduating Cafa students.. about alouginsan municipality.. if naa mo cam, picturi dd2 sa cafa lobby basin wala na dd2 nextweek. nice ang mga projects from Community center, Public Market to Resort...

OT - nafeature ang USC TC sa BluPrint magazine ay. nice kaau. :okay:

OT - But Im glad na most of the callcenters in Cebu do not practice it na. Ang basic rates ng Etelecare, Convergys, or even Eperformax in Cebu are similar with what they offer in Metro Manila. I think ang atong former employer (yup thats urs- bernie and mine) ra ang naga practice og so called provincial rate :ohno: During the Q meetings I attended before, cge jud na iraise sa mga taga PS ang provincial rate. Ang tubag sa atong pinalanggang president kay "economics". waaaa economics my a$$. :D Tan-awa karon, sa sobrang hinakug tuwards the agents in terms of basic pay, nalugi nuon and gibuy out na sa Aegis from India :lol: But i still miss my beloved PS :D

Hehehe!! Dili man na OT Jech but this is related to Cebu's economy. That's a common grievance among all of those who are working in Cebu, having a lower rate as compared to their Manila compatriots.

But one advantage of living in Cebu is that despite being highly-urbanized, you can still survive at least P150 a day (ambot karon kay standard ko na last year) for three meals and plete. Progressive yet laid back.

Hehehe!! Dili man na OT Jech but this is related to Cebu's economy. That's a common grievance among all of those who are working in Cebu, having a lower rate as compared to their Manila compatriots.

I think for PS Cebu.....pero eTelecare Cebu, Teletech, Eperformax and Convergys Cebu have similar basic pay with the Manila counterparts. :D Ambot lang jud aning PS ngano gahi kaau oi. All callcenters are practicing equal basic rate for Cebu and Manila except for our former employer :cry:. Cguro, ang advantage lang sa PS Cebu is the half a million na coverage sa health care provider pero gee....di man nako mahurot og gamit ang 500k in a year intawon (simbako lang pud palayo).


But one advantage of living in Cebu is that despite being highly-urbanized, you can still survive at least P150 a day (ambot karon kay standard ko na last year) for three meals and plete. Progressive yet laid back.

I totally agree. Here in MM, ang 150 nako kay igo ra pang-fare :cry: Usahay kulang pa jud.

Unlike in Cebu na I can survive even with just 100 pesos a day. Sobra pa gani ng 100 for me. :D Makakaon nako ana sa pantry namo sa work. :D I miss Cebu jud oi. There's something in Cebu na d nako mahanap elsewhere. Im not talking about skyscrapers, malls, or highend shops coz most of those can also be found in the capital. Pero kana bitaw feeling na ur living in a major urban area yet relaxing sya (with mejo may pagkafast paced gamay ang lifestyle) YET dili sya stressful. That's why I love Cebu. And Cebu for me is home.

^^ plus...daghan gwapo og gwapa :D

New Mactan Giants

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Wow.....parang sa GoldCoast ah! :okay: I'm pretty excited for 2012. By then, patapos na rin and visible na ang ibang projects in Mactan such as Amisa, Seascapes, Discovery Bay, Imperial Palace, and hopefully yung Eton and Megaworld as well.

hui TJ hubog ka noh or hang-over? :lol: :lol: Bitaw am proud to be a Cebuano!

OT - Daghan man bisaya pud dire sa Manila...eheheheheheh dire lang sa among place o, 50% of the homeowners and tenants sa mga apartments are bisayas. And even sa akong gitrabahoan now in Robinsons Land, ang mga top earners are bisayas pud.

Anyway, ang ganahan nako sa mga tubong Cebu kay ang ilang pagka "real" as a person. That's one of the reasons why Ive fallen inlove with Cebu and I consider it as home. Ang mga Cebuano, if ganahan sila sa isa katao, that person would really feel it. Pero if ang Cebuano, d ganahan sa isa katao, it would really show. That's why I love Cebuanos because for me...totoo ang mga Cebuanos. ;) And most of my best friends in my lifetime came from Cebu. Ganahan ko nila kay d sila plastic. Kung masuko, suko jud! pero if love ka nila..grabeh pud kamapagmahal. Ang akong Cebuano friends kay dili conceited. Although, they excel in their crafts - dili sila mapagmalaki. Dili hambugero. Tapos ang mga taga Cebu kay nay attitude of halong confidence with humility. I know typical traits ni sa mga pinoys, pero (IMO) mas evident sya sa mga taga Cebu.

hui TJ hubog ka noh or hang-over? :lol: :lol: Bitaw am proud to be a Cebuano!

eheheheh ..d ko hubog wui! :D

^^ IMO lang ha...it would be unfair for the people from Luzon to force them to speak our own dialect kung moanha sila sa Sugbo...lahi baya ang sitwasyon....we've been taught how to speak Filipino since Elementary days until College...unlike nila, wala baya sila'y subject nga Cebuano sa ilahang curriculum....besides, Filipino it's our national language...pareha ra bitaw diri sa Saudi Arabia og sa ubang nasud nga daghan og OFW...nagkahiusa mi because we speak one languange which is Filipino....alangan naman mamugos ko sa mga Ilocano, Bicolano or Ilonngo nga mag Cebuano....

Korek. But my friend makes an effort. Ako'y tigtutor niya ug Bisaya. Kanang uban diha nga nagsulti nga ang mga hilas ra mo'y tas-an ug kilay, mura sad ug kibaw kaayo sa tanang nahitabo sa kalibutan. :lol: Kabuutan ra niya ah ug grabe kaayo makibagay. Wala gyuy panghambog (ang hambog kay ang ubang estudyante nga nagblue ug pink which I will share below) pero kakita gyud ko kung giunsa siya pagdiscriminate. :ohno: (pero naa gyu'y uban nga buutan and "pure" gyud nga nidawat g'yud niya) Anyway, dili man ko kailis sa huna-huna anang uban so bahala mo sa inyong buhay kay bahala ra sad ko sa akong buhay. Wala gyuy muasenso ug magpataasay lang ug ihi. Ang mga batig batasan mahagbong sa lapuk :lol:

Bisan asa ana nga mga salida puros mga way lami. mga banga kaayo mga director. shallow ra kaayo ug huna-huna.

Nindot baya ang Betty La Fea. :lol:



@ley, its because sinjin is not 100% cebuano :colgate:

And that makes me what? Different from you? I was born and raised in Cebu and karon ra ko nakahibaw nga katunga nako kay Tagalog. Idiscriminate ko ninyo? Okay ra, it's not my loss anyway. :lol:

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Nag-init na gyud akong ulo anang mga gablue ug pink ay. Kasagaran kay naa gyuy bagyo sa kahangin. Kadaghan nako nakaexperience sa ilang Signal #4 nga kabangis. Let me share some.

1. Sa Breadtalk SM, naglinya ko. Naay mag-uyab gikan ngadto nga skwelahan nga niovertake kay "taga --- man mi"

2. Yesterday sa VHire akong gisakyan padung uli diri sa amoa, naay 4 ka students from that school. 3 girls, 1 bakla. Sabaa bitaw nila magtabi, murag nagsyinagitay. Ang tapad nako sa atubangan nga mama nga naay daghan nga dala nga kinumpra, ni pasimple ug hangyo nga "Palihug lang kog hinay sa inyong tingog kay dili ra baya kamo ang tawo diri". Nitubag bitaw ang bayot nga "Hala, nagboot ka?" unya nangatawa dayon ang mga babae. :ohno:

^^ kana di ko mu.palag sa imong gpang.share kay daghan jud inana sa ***. Siguro branded na jud ang among skul ana. but i hope di pud ni ma.generalize sa tnan coz daghan pud kaayo mga buotan didto (usa na ko didto, hahaha). di pud bitaw siguro kibaw tanan nga nahitabo sa kalibutan. :lol:

Kaning Bisaya-Tagalog thingy kay marelate ra nako sa ABSCBN ug GMA, naa gyuy dapigay. And while naa'y mga Kapamuso, naa sa'y Bisagalog nga nagpatunga lang, bahala na ang uban. I think I'm one of them. Nakasuway na pod baya ko anang discrimination katong pag-adto namo ug Bicol. Sigaan g'yud nila ug mata ang mga mag-Tagalog didto ug dili g'yud baya lalim. You can't learn their language in a day. Ug usa ra ka adlaw imong pag-adto didto, unsaon nalang. Balik sa akong friend, since she intends to stay here in the long term, ako gyud siyang giingnan nga it would really help nga makakat-on siya ug Bisaya. Pero ang ako lang, kung makat-on man gani siya ug Bisaya pero dili g'yud niya maadjust iyang Tagalog accent/diction (kay lisod g'yud baya na usbon ang diction. Bisag ang mga pinakasikat nga tawo sa Pilipinas naay diction problems) nga "malumanay/pangbayot" to the Bisaya accent nga pinabundak, bisag unsaon niya ug pagBisaya, mailhan ra gihapon nga "trying-hard" Tagalog siya ug diha mugawas ang discrimination. ;)

Anyway, mao ra na.

^^ kana di ko mu.palag sa imong gpang.share kay daghan jud inana sa ***. Siguro branded na jud ang among skul ana. but i hope di pud ni ma.generalize sa tnan coz daghan pud kaayo mga buotan didto (usa na ko didto, hahaha). di pud bitaw siguro kibaw tanan nga nahitabo sa kalibutan. :lol:

Well it's not just from ***, kana sad ang mga taga ***-** ug ***-****. Murag in general, ug makauniform na gani sa ilang school, manghambog na gyud. :lol: Huwata lang nga makauniform ko. :rofl: :jk: Anyway, naa man g'yuy mga buotan sa kalibutan and makit-an man jud na sa ilang mata ug lihok. :yes:

Korek. But my friend makes an effort. Ako'y tigtutor niya ug Bisaya. Kanang uban diha nga nagsulti nga ang mga hilas ra mo'y tas-an ug kilay, mura sad ug kibaw kaayo sa tanang nahitabo sa kalibutan. :lol: Kabuutan ra niya ah ug grabe kaayo makibagay. Wala gyuy panghambog (ang hambog kay ang ubang estudyante nga nagblue ug pink which I will share below) pero kakita gyud ko kung giunsa siya pagdiscriminate. :ohno: (pero naa gyu'y uban nga buutan and "pure" gyud nga nidawat g'yud niya) Anyway, dili man ko kailis sa huna-huna anang uban so bahala mo sa inyong buhay kay bahala ra sad ko sa akong buhay. Wala gyuy muasenso ug magpataasay lang ug ihi. Ang mga batig batasan mahagbong sa lapuk :lol:


mmhh.. pero let us not generalize pud nga inani ang mga cebuano. If imo friend naka.experience ani, daghan kaayo ko kaila nga magtagalog nga dili sila tratohan ug parehas sa pagtrato sa imo friend. My classmate pag1styr college tagalog jud to siya, dah, 1st day pa lang gani naka.barkada na, pero mga buotan hinuon to sila tanan nga barkada. another one kay pag.highschool. tagalog man hinuon to dako kay nag4thyr na lang to siya di gihapon kahibaw magbisaya (kasabot man hinuon), pero wa jud to na OP or gi.discriminate, samot na kay apil to siya ug CAT sa among school. but my point is, dili jud na kay tungod tagalog i.OP dayon ka, i'm sure most of us Cebuano forumers here mu.disagree nga inana pud ta mu.treat sa mga tagalog speaking diehards same sa gi.unsa pagtrato sa imo friend. just my (kuot sa ko sa bulsa) :2cents:

sure jud ka bai nga Filipino inyo gamit dili Tagalog? :) :jk:

Filipino is the incorporation of Tagalog + some words from the local languages. :) Hibong nalang gud ko nga ang "kawatan" kay apil na sa Filipino. Asta nasad ang kwarta, patid, ug uban pa. :lol:

OT - Daghan man bisaya pud dire sa Manila...eheheheheheh dire lang sa among place o, 50% of the homeowners and tenants sa mga apartments are bisayas. And even sa akong gitrabahoan now in Robinsons Land, ang mga top earners are bisayas pud.

Anyway, ang ganahan nako sa mga tubong Cebu kay ang ilang pagka "real" as a person. That's one of the reasons why Ive fallen inlove with Cebu and I consider it as home. Ang mga Cebuano, if ganahan sila sa isa katao, that person would really feel it. Pero if ang Cebuano, d ganahan sa isa katao, it would really show. That's why I love Cebuanos because for me...totoo ang mga Cebuanos. ;) And most of my best friends in my lifetime came from Cebu. Ganahan ko nila kay d sila plastic. Kung masuko, suko jud! pero if love ka nila..grabeh pud kamapagmahal. Ang akong Cebuano friends kay dili conceited. Although, they excel in their crafts - dili sila mapagmalaki. Dili hambugero. Tapos ang mga taga Cebu kay nay attitude of halong confidence with humility. I know typical traits ni sa mga pinoys, pero (IMO) mas evident sya sa mga taga Cebu.

True pero makagool gyud ang bag-ong generation especially ang mga gikan sa mga blessed families kay mga arogante kaayo.

About aning pahambugay tungod kay nagsul-ob og uniform sa usa ka inilang eskwelahan, bunga ra ni sa pagka-insecure sa tawo nga nagsul-ob sa uniform....And kasagaran, kutob ra na sila sa panghambog sa ilang uniform....Paghubo ana sa ilang uniform, kagiron kaayo nag mga panit...Hahahahaha.

Silent water runs deep, ingon pa sa akong lolo.

mmhh.. pero let us not generalize pud nga inani ang mga cebuano. If imo friend naka.experience ani, daghan kaayo ko kaila nga magtagalog nga dili sila tratohan ug parehas sa pagtrato sa imo friend. My classmate pag1styr college tagalog jud to siya, dah, 1st day pa lang gani naka.barkada na, pero mga buotan hinuon to sila tanan nga barkada. another one kay pag.highschool. tagalog man hinuon to dako kay nag4thyr na lang to siya di gihapon kahibaw magbisaya (kasabot man hinuon), pero wa jud to na OP, samot na kay apil to siya ug CAT sa among school. but my point is, dili jud na kay tungod tagalog i.OP dayon ka, i'm sure most of us Cebuano forumers here mu.disagree nga inana pud ta mu.treat sa mga tagalog speaking diehards same sa gi.unsa pagtrato sa imo friend. just my (kuot sa ko sa bulsa) :2cents:

Yep wala man gyud ko nigeneralize kay there are 2 sides on a coin. Ang akong friend kay naa nasad siya'y barkada pero there are situations nga idiscriminate siya. Siguro, we'll have to accept that nalang kay un-ana man gyud ang kalibutan, naa'y mga sides, naa'y mga biases. Boring sad kaayo ug one-sided ug partial ra ang kalibotan.

So.... Let there be peace in the Felefens! :nocrook: :hahaha:

About aning pahambugay tungod kay nagsul-ob og uniform sa usa ka inilang eskwelahan, bunga ra ni sa pagka-insecure sa tawo nga nagsul-ob sa uniform....And kasagaran, kutob ra na sila sa panghambog sa ilang uniform....Paghubo ana sa ilang uniform, kagiron kaayo nag mga panit...Hahahahaha.

Silent water runs deep, ingon pa sa akong lolo.

Hambog sila sa ilang uniform kay mao ra ilang masul-ob. Ug wala'y klase, dili sila mugawas kay makit-an nga gibalik-balik ra nila ilang gisul-ob. :lol: Not that there's something wrong nga ibalik-balik ang gisul-ob pero naa gyu'y uban nga "katkat" (let me borrow neyo's term) g'yud ba ug dili g'yud makuntento. Kanang mga feeling. :yes: I don't know if everyone here has attended "pasosyalan" events pero ing-ana g'yud na sila, magpalabwanay.

anyway, para dili OT:

IMPERIAL PALACE WATERPARK RESORT AND SPA
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/dabert/Cebu%20Pics/imperial.jpg

pic from: http://www.imperialcebu.com/eng/sub4_4.htm

i hope wala pud discrimination dinhi sa mga non-Korean guests. :D

Filipino is the incorporation of Tagalog + some words from the local languages. :) Hibong nalang gud ko nga ang "kawatan" kay apil na sa Filipino. Asta nasad ang kwarta, patid, ug uban pa. :lol:



True pero makagool gyud ang bag-ong generation especially ang mga gikan sa mga blessed families kay mga arogante kaayo.

This is one of my worries. Kay tungod ang mga bag-ong tubo dili na ka-feel sa naagian sa mga previous generations, arrogante na og dating, morag mga si kinsa. I have been pointing out in my previous posts, na tungod aning mga "class" nga mga malls ug establishments sa Cebu, possible nga mawala na ang sense of humility sa majority sa mga Cebuanos.

Humility, frugality and unity are the characters of Cebuanos nga dili dapat mawala tungod sa progress.

Basin mapareha unya ta sa Babylon Tower...Lisod na

anyway, para dili OT:

IMPERIAL PALACE WATERPARK RESORT AND SPA
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h110/dabert/Cebu%20Pics/imperial.jpg

pic from: http://www.imperialcebu.com/eng/sub4_4.htm

i hope wala pud discrimination dinhi sa mga non-Korean guests. :D

Akong irepost ang akong gisulti sa mga previous pages. Uwaw kaayo sa atong mga Korean guests ang mga guba-guba nga karsada sa Lapu-Lapu especially sa Basak. Magtraffic na g'yud diha pirmi bisag dili peak hours tungod sa mga lubak-lubak. Kita g'yud ko sa mga Koreano nga nagsakay sa mga tourist bus nga molabay sa Basak nga maguba g'yud ang nawong.

Kaning problema sa guba-guba nga karsada, dili ra sa Lapulapu present. Naa sad sa Mandaue. Kato pa man ning pag-ASEAN Summit nga karsada. Ni-wear-off na ang mga "cosmetics" nga giapply para sa ASEAN Summit. Ang mga deco lamps ay nagkabali-bali nalang ug nagkabaw'g-baw'g. Lain kaayo tan-awon.

[B]True pero makagool gyud ang bag-ong generation especially ang mga gikan sa mga blessed families kay mga arogante kaayo.

This is one of my worries. Kay tungod ang mga bag-ong tubo dili na ka-feel sa naagian sa mga previous generations, arrogante na og dating, morag mga si kinsa. I have been pointing out in my previous posts, na tungod aning mga "class" nga mga malls ug establishments sa Cebu, possible nga mawala na ang sense of humility sa majority sa mga Cebuanos.

Humility, frugality and unity are the characters of Cebuanos nga dili dapat mawala tungod sa progress.

Basin mapareha unya ta sa Babylon Tower...Lisod na

Yep, I think mao ni ang main nga pasabot sa akong friend nga discrimination; sa akong mga classmates nga well-off kay mga arogante g'yud kaayo. Plastic to the highest level.

Hambog sila sa ilang uniform kay mao ra ilang masul-ob. Ug wala'y klase, dili sila mugawas kay makit-an nga gibalik-balik ra nila ilang gisul-ob. :lol: Not that there's something wrong nga ibalik-balik ang gisul-ob pero naa gyu'y uban nga "katkat" (let me borrow neyo's term) g'yud ba ug dili g'yud makuntento. Kanang mga feeling. :yes: I don't know if everyone here has attended "pasosyalan" events pero ing-ana g'yud na sila, magpalabwanay.

I had an ex (este exes) from that skul....ehehehehehehhehe hambugero pud...one time, nag-away me sa akong usa sa mga exes from that skul. unya napungot na jud ko sa iyang pagkasocial climber. Ana na lang ko niya "pasosyal ka da..unya, naa kay sariling kwarta or allowance ra gikan sa imong mama?" :lol:

Pero...daghan pud baya ang mga buotan and mga gwapohon and gwapahon sa c**....eheheheh :D

Share lang ko ug gamay nga mga obserbasyon sa akong pagbansay-bansay sa pinalanggang Sugbo.

1. Kita ko sa gawas sa CICC ba, daghan kaayong portions nga naguba no? Either nalagpot ang cladding or unsa ba. Unsaon nalang.

2. And also, ang atong airport badly needs a facelift na g'yud. Kita ko gahapon nga naa'y mga guba nga kisame sa arrival area sa MCIA.

3. Nagkadaghan ang mga batang kalye diha sa Mabolo. Mga yagit kaayo tan-awon, lain kaayo tan-awon.

4. LLC is becoming a squatter island na g'yud. Kana bitaw road nga parallel sa airport runway (kanang himoong shortcut to Bankal kung gikan ka sa Basak), daghan kaayo'y mga barong-barong ang niturok. Kana sad diha sa mga wide open spaces sa Casia ug Saac sa Lapulapu kay daghan kaayo'g bag-o nga mga squatters. Wala pa ko kasuroy sa ubang parts sa LLC pero I think naa'y daghang squatters nga niinvade sa island.

5. Naa lagi mga squatters gidemolish sa Ibo, Lapulapu. Unsa ni? Part of the preparations for the reclamation project? Naa ra ba sila'y backing from the militant groups (e.g. Anak Pawis). Naa dayon mga posters didto nga "relokasyon, dili demolisyon" ug katong nangayo daw sila ug 20% something sa yuta?!

6. Unsaon man tawon pagmarket sa SRP ug ang imong makit-an inig sulod nimo sa SRP kay mga squatters tapad sa dagat nga pagkadaghan raba gyud... Wala'y plano ang Cebu City gov't nga irelocate sila?

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Another experience sa mga taga ---. Sa VHire gihapon. Paglabay namo sa Boardwalk Mall, naminaw lang ko nila. Ingon sila nga, "hala kanus-a gyud kaha na ablihan ang Boardwalk Mall no? Ganahan nako muabli na na kay para ra gyud na natong mga gablue, gapink ug gawhite sad diay kay kita ray bagay diha, walay uban" :rofl:

Another experience sa mga taga ---. Sa VHire gihapon. Paglabay namo sa Boardwalk Mall, naminaw lang ko nila. Ingon sila nga, "hala kanus-a gyud kaha na ablihan ang Boardwalk Mall no? Ganahan nako muabli na na kay para ra gyud na natong mga gablue, gapink ug gawhite sad diay kay kita ray bagay diha, walay uban" :rofl:

Pero...come to think of it, cguro common ra pud ni sa mga tao in that stage tingali (teenage years). Mga immature pa man and wala pa jud kaayo naagian in life. I hate to admit it, pero i used to be like that when I was a teenager. Kanang cliquish bitaw....pero im glad na matured nako now..ehehehhee

Pero...daghan pud baya ang mga buotan and mga gwapohon and gwapahon sa c**....eheheheh :D

Buotan kaayo ang girl nga taga CNU nga akong natapad gahapon sa VHire kay siya pa gyud ang niponit sa akong ballpen nga nahulog. She's such a gentlewoman :colgate: :lol:

Pero...come to think of it, cguro common ra pud ni sa mga tao in that stage tingali (teenage years). Mga immature pa man and wala pa jud kaayo naagian in life. I hate to admit it, pero i used to be like that when I was a teenager. Kanang cliquish bitaw....pero im glad na matured nako now..ehehehhee

Well yeah, the joys of teenage life. Un-ana man sad ko usahay. :lol: Pero un-ana ra ko kung kinahanglanon. Last resort sa mga hambogiro nga kinahanglang patagamon. :lol:

^^Hala, nag taray si kuya Sinjin:D
Mao bitaw di ko ganahan sa ayala mike tungod anang imong giingon nga mga pasosyal...huhu

Pareho ra diri sa Taipei ron mike, daghan man sad nangalagpot cladding asta mga atop nagkatag na karon, samot na ugma....wehehehe

^^Hala, nag taray si kuya Sinjin:D
Mao bitaw di ko ganahan sa ayala mike tungod anang imong giingon nga mga pasosyal...huhu

Pareho ra diri sa Taipei ron mike, daghan man sad nangalagpot cladding asta mga atop nagkatag na karon, samot na ugma....wehehehe

Sukad pag-abli sa Northwing, murag nabahin na ang mga pasosyal. Ang kadaghanan sa mga taga ***-** ug ***-**** kay sa Ayala magkalat ug lagim, ang kadaghanan sa mga taga *** kay sa SM. Ang mga taga *********** kay sa SM sad (igo ko). :lol:

^^Aw nana sad diay sa SM tungod sa Northwing? Adto nalang ko sa Gaisano Tabunok;)

Sukad pag-abli sa Northwing, murag nabahin na ang mga pasosyal. Ang kadaghanan sa mga taga ***-** ug ***-**** kay sa Ayala magkalat ug lagim, ang kadaghanan sa mga taga *** kay sa SM. Ang mga taga *********** kay sa SM sad (igo ko). :lol:

Pero ang ganahan nako sa mga taga ***-** ug ***-**** kay kung mag sinosyal sila...naa man pud silay right na magsinosyal kay sosyal man sila in the first place.. :D dili na "t.h". And i like these students kay mga "real" pud na mga tao...walang keme. pero extreme pud ang both campuses noh? kay ang traits sa ***-** kay, in some ways, opposite sa attitude sa mga taga ***-****. :D

^^Aw nana sad diay sa SM tungod sa Northwing? Adto nalang ko sa Gaisano Tabunok;)

Yep, I think mas daghan nakog nakit-an nga mga pasosyal sa SM karon. Sa Ayala, makasense man gyud ko nga ang uban kay mga dato gyud kay wala'y arte sa lawas.

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Anyway, bottomline is, kaning problema nato sa mga "pasosyal" kay usa ra ni sa mga problema nga niturok sa Sugbo karon. Tungod sa kapaspas sa atong pag "boom", paspas sad kaayo ang pag "boom" sa atong mga problema like mga squatters, traffic, basura, water, electricity, pasosyal, petty crimes, among others. :yes:

^^Aw nana sad diay sa SM tungod sa Northwing? Adto nalang ko sa Gaisano Tabunok;)

Sus...ayaw ka intimidate sa ilaha oi...ang uban (not all ha) kay magpabugnaw ra man sa Northwing. :lol: patuyok tuyok ra sulod northwing para feeling sosyal. :lol: pero mas sosyal ka slerz kay pagbalik nimo dire cebu...everyday, mamahaw, maniodto, and manihapon ta sa Northwing og Leisure Oasis. :D

Pero ang ganahan nako sa mga taga ***-** ug ***-**** kay kung mag sinosyal sila...naa man pud silay right na magsinosyal kay sosyal man sila in the first place.. :D dili na "t.h". And i like these students kay mga "real" pud na mga tao...walang keme. pero extreme pud ang both campuses noh? kay ang traits sa ***-** kay, in some ways, opposite sa attitude sa mga taga ***-****. :D

Aw, nakahibaw diay ka sa akong secret codes Kuya Jech? :hahaha:

^^ oo oi! :lol:

Yep, I think mas daghan nakog nakit-an nga mga pasosyal sa SM karon. Sa Ayala, makasense man gyud ko nga ang uban kay mga dato gyud kay wala'y arte sa lawas.


I agree...ang mga tinood na dato, kay dili baya pasosyal..mga simple ra sila. Most of my clients and condo buyers here (na mga milyonaryo jud), d jud sila pasosyal and arte. Mao na ang tinuod na mayaman. No need to flaunt themselves because the real them shines through :D.

Pero...come to think of it, cguro common ra pud ni sa mga tao in that stage tingali (teenage years). Mga immature pa man and wala pa jud kaayo naagian in life. I hate to admit it, pero i used to be like that when I was a teenager. Kanang cliquish bitaw....pero im glad na matured nako now..ehehehhee

Since nasugdan naman gud ni nato, padayon lang ko gamay...Sensya kung OT.

@TJ, hopefully, kining pagkahambugero nila pagka teenager dili madala inigka dako.

Kani ra bang nag-eskwela ta, unya dili gud ta nagdako sa siyudad, naa baya tendency ma-social climber hinoon. Ang mga kabaw ug baka apil na iring ug iro, mabaligya para lang kang dodong ug kang inday nga sige ra diay panghambog sa uniform.

Mao na, kasagaran manghambog tungod sa ilang uniform, ego boosting lang na...Gihimo ra nilang shield ang uniform.