Cebú City and Province [Archive] - Page 239

maayomo

August 24th, 2009, 07:10 PM

Siguro bec of that girl and me (our faces to be posted in Samahan but we posted it here)... Maybe coz ato naman gi sturyaan but we walked downtown (carbon/pasil) for a documentary reason kung unsay masugatan sa downtown. Several may think nga mga drug adik among masugatan sa downtown pero lahi nga mga taw ang nisugat namo like that mangga girl. Very friendly, makita man sa pic nga gi tagad gyud mi og nakig mingle sa amo, dili man to pag biga biga ang among gi buhat, part man to sa among tuyo. I am active diri sa SSC Cebu, ug sa uban nga ang tan aw murag nasubraan ra ko sa akong posts og pics diri, I am sorry kay dili ko mohunong og post kay interest man gyud ni nako to showcase Cebu in different ways...:) Maybe others say their interests is more relevant like heritage than my interest like lakaw lakaw, it's ok basta I am happy sa akong gi buhat...mwaaahhhhhh:)

No need to explain, Slerz. I'm with you, bro. And I'm quite sure that the people here would understand. Miscommunication lang siguro.

Well, Slerz, as well as to all of you denizens of this forum, I believe that we are on the same page when it comes to the way we look at Cebu - we love it, warts and all. That's why we post photos of the newest developments as well as the almost-forgotten-by-time areas of the city. It might not seem as "high brow" as discussions on the newest buildings, or politics, or the Gwen-Tom feud, or SRP, or heritage, but for sure, as a point of interest, it is, IMO, by all means valid...valid enough to be discussed here.

Lest I may be misinterpreted as missing the point, I would also like to say that, IMO, there's nothing wrong with posting photos of forumers AND commenting on those photos, as long as we still recognize the essence of all those posts and as long as dili sobra. Wala man siguro nag-sobra, 'di ba? Besides, we could all use some humor sometimes. Truth be told, seeing photos of the mangga girl and kalabasa girls really made my day.

Having said all of these, let me add that at the end of the day, kita tanan naay common interest. Here's to our beloved Cebu!!! :cheers:

maayomo

August 24th, 2009, 07:38 PM

bakasaurus

August 24th, 2009, 07:39 PM

No need to explain, Slerz. I'm with you, bro. And I'm quite sure that the people here would understand. Miscommunication lang siguro.

Well, Slerz, as well as to all of you denizens of this forum, I believe that we are on the same page when it comes to the way we look at Cebu - we love it, warts and all. That's why we post photos of the newest developments as well as the almost-forgotten-by-time areas of the city. It might not seem as "high brow" as discussions on the newest buildings, or politics, or the Gwen-Tom feud, or SRP, or heritage, but for sure, as a point of interest, it is, IMO, by all means valid...valid enough to be discussed here.

Lest I may be misinterpreted as missing the point, I would also like to say that, IMO, there's nothing wrong with posting photos of forumers AND commenting on those photos, as long as we still recognize the essence of all those posts and as long as dili sobra. Wala man siguro nag-sobra, 'di ba? Besides, we could all use some humor sometimes. Truth be told, seeing photos of the mangga girl and kalabasa girls really made my day.

Having said all of these, let me add that at the end of the day, kita tanan naay common interest. Here's to our beloved Cebu!!! :cheers:

I wholeheartedly agree bai Maayomo.
This isn't just for highbrow discussion. The pictures speak volumes. Labi na namo nga wala dha sa Pinas ron. I like Cebu's nice landscaped, touristy areas, but I love Cebu, warts and all. The photos posted by the lakaw boys show the more mundane sides of Cebu that I miss. Murag masimhotan nako tanan nga naas litrato..gikan sa Carbon, apil mga mangga, ang baho sa kabayo sa tartanilla ug uban pa. The downtown's dirt, and how everything is bustling with life. Dako ko ug pasalamat sa mga nag upload sa mga hulagway.:cheers:

maayomo

August 24th, 2009, 07:53 PM

I wholeheartedly agree bai Maayomo.
This isn't just for highbrow discussion. The pictures speak volumes. Labi na namo nga wala dha sa Pinas ron. I like Cebu's nice landscaped, touristy areas, but I love Cebu, warts and all. The photos posted by the lakaw boys show the more mundane sides of Cebu that I miss. Murag masimhotan nako tanan nga naas litrato..gikan sa Carbon, apil mga mangga, ang baho sa kabayo sa tartanilla ug uban pa. The downtown's dirt, and how everything is bustling with life. Dako ko ug pasalamat sa mga nag upload sa mga hulagway.:cheers:

Thanks for the affirmation, @bakasaurus.

And, not only the docu and reportage photos, but also the photos that show the light moments that we forumers share. : )

maayomo

August 24th, 2009, 08:15 PM

Guys you try YUM YUM TREE at Rustans Banawa - their Lechon Kawali is the best....

Three other items on the menu that are worth trying:

1. Cheeseburger - the patty is the meatiest I've ever tasted.

2. Pinakbet - the veggies are cooked well-done (a bane to those who want their veggies crunchy) but overall, it's oh-so-yummy.

3, Chicken Kiri - their take on the Cordon Bleu. It's crunchier, because they don't use bread crumbs, just flour. And if you want to keep it crunchy, tell Jack, Henrick, or Raniel to serve the sauce on the side.

By the way, Pino (yes, that restaurant in Lahug) has a lechon booth at RS Banawa. Tastes quite good. Best of all, kilo costs only P320.00. Try comparing that to a P375.00/kilo lechon you find in the marketplace or on the sidewalk. : )

federalist

August 24th, 2009, 08:23 PM

Gaisano Bogo

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Bogo Park (with St. Louise de Marillac College)

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diehardbisdak

August 24th, 2009, 09:00 PM

Resto eyes more outlets (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/resto-eyes-more-outlets)
SunStar Online
Monday, August 24, 2009
By Nancy R. Cudis

A HOMEGROWN Mexican-inspired restaurant chain is eyeing a total of 10 outlets in the country before the end of the year.

Mooon Café, now owned and managed by Pages Holdings Inc., just opened its fourth company-owned outlet last Aug. 12 at Parkmall, Mandaue City.

The company is scheduled to open a fifth company-owned outlet in November this year at Robinsons Cybergate Cebu in Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City.

Yesterday, the first franchise outlet of Mooon Café opened in Cagayan de Oro City.

Franchised outlets are expected to open at the Grand Gaisano Mall Mactan in October, at Robinsons Mall Dumaguete City in November, at SM North Edsa in Quezon City in November and one in Davao City within the year.

“Having ten outlets by the end of the year is (achievable),” said Bunny Pages, chairman of Pages Holdings Inc.

The company bought Mooon Café from its original owners two years ago for about P700,000, invested P3 million for the renovation of the original branch located in Guadalupe, and reopened it in June 2007.

Pages Holdings executive vice president John Pages said their expansion experience with one of their businesses, Thirsty Juices and Shakes, has prepared them for the expansion of Mooon Café.

Growth factors

Bunny attributed the growth of the company’s first restaurant venture to their good food, affordable pricing and ambiance.

Young professionals and families continue to flock to the restaurant chain that is being managed by Charlie Pages.

John said the outlets’ strategic location is one factor in the success of the business.

The second branch opened at The Walk, at Asiatown IT (information technology) Park in June 2008 and third at The Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu in December last year.

The company invested at least P4 million for its fourth outlet at Parkmall, where it occupies 130 square meters. The outlet is designed with a capacity of 100 persons.

Pages Holdings continues to receive inquiries from potential franchises who want to open outlets in Manila where the challenge lies in “getting the right location” with plenty of foot traffic, Bunny said.

The company contracted RK Franchise Consultancy to help organize the restaurant’s franchising system.

Mooon Café’s franchise fee in Luzon is P1 million and P800,000 in the Visayas and Mindanao. Return on investment for franchise outlets is estimated to be 16 months.

Bunny disclosed that the company is open to franchisees who want to put up Mooon Café outlets outside the Philippines through a licensing scheme.

Apart from Thirsty and Mooon Café, Pages Holdings Inc. also owns and operates Playhouse Children’s Center, My Playroom Kids Care Center and Bright Academy.

It also acquired a 50-percent stake in Taters Snack League Cebu. It plans to open a second Taters outlet in Cebu at SM IMAX Theater in November.

wise_zech

August 24th, 2009, 09:23 PM

I wholeheartedly agree bai Maayomo.
This isn't just for highbrow discussion. The pictures speak volumes. Labi na namo nga wala dha sa Pinas ron. I like Cebu's nice landscaped, touristy areas, but I love Cebu, warts and all. The photos posted by the lakaw boys show the more mundane sides of Cebu that I miss. Murag masimhotan nako tanan nga naas litrato..gikan sa Carbon, apil mga mangga, ang baho sa kabayo sa tartanilla ug uban pa. The downtown's dirt, and how everything is bustling with life. Dako ko ug pasalamat sa mga nag upload sa mga hulagway.:cheers:

OT: agree sad ko nila bai busa nalipay ko sa buhat nila busa padayon ila gibuhat basta para sa kaayuhan sa sugbo....sana pag uli namo diri mga bai mag lakaw2x sad ta ninyo guys....

diehardbisdak

August 24th, 2009, 09:36 PM

Murag naa koy duda unsay content ani Master Diehard..:lol:

...wala oy...nasayop lang gyud ko'g post...na wrong thread ko..heheh!

flesh_is_weak

August 24th, 2009, 09:37 PM

EdithB

August 24th, 2009, 10:04 PM

Of course it is!:lol::lol: You know very well how Cebuanos gush with local pride. But I don't think its hurting anybody (well I hope so..hehehe)

But I agree with Zuburbia and Edith on several points. I think the niche of a large metropolitan sprawl is already given to Metro Manila. And possibly, Davao in the south may follow that development with its wide expanse of land. But for Cebu, I wish we would move towards sustainable and ecological city development, and perhaps, we would have more incentive to do this because of our limited land area and resources like water. Let's make livability a premium for our city.

A lively discussion is good. Anyway, Cebu does not need to have the tallest buildings it just needs to be the nicest and best place to live in the Philippines. I really think that it has that potential if it is not already. As far as water is concerned we could build a stormwater system and watertreatment plants that recycles water for non-potable use. For starters, can we have street sweepers just to make sure the streets are clean? If it's too much, maybe buy streetsweeper trucks. I'm optimistic that these things will happen. We just need to plan properly.There are a lot of smart people in Cebu. I'm sure they will make it happen.

EdithB

August 24th, 2009, 10:13 PM

_leonell_

August 24th, 2009, 11:18 PM

Murag naa koy duda unsay content ani Master Diehard..:lol:

Through the sky gyud bai leonell?!!
Asa naman ang Cebu ron? naabot na sa outer space?
hahahaha.

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bakasaurus

August 25th, 2009, 02:35 AM

nice set of downtown pics--in a way :lol:--just shows us all how much more needs to be done, despite the accolades and visual evidence of growth in many parts of our metropolis, there is still a lot of room for improvement~

i'm still hopeful that Cebu's downtown could one day become the envy of the country--after all, it's the oldest downtown in the country, all we need to do is improve the place

OT: law-ay man paminawon ang title nga "mangga girl" lain man akong mahuna-huna-an

Tumpak kaayo na bai imong giingon. We already have a historical downtown, we only need to rehabilitate the area.

Mangga mo sir?:lol:

You know Cebuanos' love for sly, double meanings. We have been listening to Yoyoy, Max Surban and even Teban and Goliat's songs..hehehe.

AmbutLang

August 25th, 2009, 02:57 AM

Tres de Abril St. circa early 1900s
(Once again, I couldn't trace the source. Very sorry. But I am borrowing this from the Heritage thread.)

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Tres de Abril today

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Lapad mana ang sapa sa ona, karon gereclaim sa mga squatters ug hugaw pa gyud. :ohno: :bash: :bash: :bash:

Post mga pixs mga bai nindot ug what are realities. :rock:

Fraulein

August 25th, 2009, 04:03 AM

unsa diay activity karon sa CICC?

flickr pic by @hvl700
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Hanggang katapusan ba ito ng buwan / August 31?

rustyboi

August 25th, 2009, 05:05 AM

Deadline of submission of entries: August 26, 2009

repost from Samahan thread:
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Another Project coming up for AboitizLand!

It is a 14 hectare House and Lot/ Lot Only development in Gabi, Cordova.
It has a commercial strip within the community.
This property is located along the river.
It is also accessible to Mactan airport and Economic Zones.

*Parameters;

This naming contest is exclusive for Skyscraper City and Cebu Bloggers only.
Any member can send as many entries as they like.
Entries should;
Have modern Asian Concept (in the direction of Filipino or Zen)
Refrain from using foreign sounding names - Spanish, German etc.
Work around with Filipino words but not limiting to English words.
Be a mix of 2 to 3 syllables from words that will equate to a meaningful and catchy word
Let go of using the following words: Cordova, Magellan, Mactan, Pueblo, Ville, Verde, Green, Court, Hills.
Be easy to pronounce and recall
Be internationally acceptable

Send your entries on or before – August 26, 2009.
Send all your entries to jed.mendoza@aboitizland.com
The winning entry will get 5,000php!

^^:omg: exclusive for SSC and Cebu bloggers, ngilngiga na gyud ani, we get to name Aboitizland's upcoming development in Cordova. :cheers2:

deadline na diay tomorrow, send your entries now! :okay:
kindly direct your replies of this post to the Samahan section: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=41784542#post41784542

thanks!

SleMarKen

August 25th, 2009, 05:54 AM

Tigs/Tigidig14 of Chicago - "one of the" if not "the most" well travelled SSCier around the Philippines and around the World.
"Ang SM nila ang pinakamagandang mall na nabisita ko sa buong Pilipinas"... :okay:
Salamat sa complement Pareng Tigs...hehe
Nakuha ng SM ang kiliti ni @Tigs:D
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Metro Ferry Tour...
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federalist

August 25th, 2009, 07:09 AM

A lively discussion is good. Anyway, Cebu does not need to have the tallest buildings it just needs to be the nicest and best place to live in the Philippines. I really think that it has that potential if it is not already. As far as water is concerned we could build a stormwater system and watertreatment plants that recycles water for non-potable use. For starters, can we have street sweepers just to make sure the streets are clean? If it's too much, maybe buy streetsweeper trucks. I'm optimistic that these things will happen. We just need to plan properly.There are a lot of smart people in Cebu. I'm sure they will make it happen.

we have already streetsweeper trucks here.

federalist

August 25th, 2009, 08:05 AM

Jarenz

August 25th, 2009, 09:12 AM

^^ nice to live there once in awhile...

wise_zech

August 25th, 2009, 09:41 AM

ang ganda nang bukid..

Henz

August 25th, 2009, 10:21 AM

i missed it when in college we made a trip to the northern cebu... we travel not by roads by along rivers.. no electricity.. drink from natural fountains.. no cold drinks, not even soft drinks.. eat simply and live simply from among the inhabitants.

we crisscrossed high mountains and live there for about a week.
Naka remember pa ko.. na perte namo pangaligo sa sapa, amo gikalutan na nahimo na sya ug pool and shocked to know na didto diay sa unahan.. naay kabaw na galunang lunang.. hahaha

Henz

August 25th, 2009, 10:52 AM

And also streetsweepers.........sa Manila they called it.. OYSTERS>>.. sa Cebu... TOM Raiders... ( joke only)...

Jarenz

August 25th, 2009, 11:06 AM

^^ :lol:

_leonell_

August 25th, 2009, 11:09 AM

from Cebu's ubanity, heritage and history, white sand and world class resorts, now let me post this Cebu's rural side.

just try to figure out yourself if you will/can survive living in the mountain.

Borbon, Cebu

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this made me miss rural places for some time.........

here. you're free from the pollution, hectic, sophisticated and the hustle and bustle of the city..........

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here, life is simple.......... you can sleep all day under a tree with the cold and relaxing air breezing around................

not much noise.......... quiet.......... such a nice reprieve from the City life..........

I wanna go to the provinces some time..........

_leonell_

August 25th, 2009, 11:46 AM

hope.......... next on Cebu City's plan is the advancement of appropriate infrastructures not just simply roads but others like dams for sure ang water supply bah.........

sige man gud brownout ang tubig....... di nako kaligo.......... hehehehehe........

wise_zech

August 25th, 2009, 12:00 PM

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 25th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Deadline of submission of entries: August 26, 2009

repost from Samahan thread:

^^:omg: exclusive for SSC and Cebu bloggers, ngilngiga na gyud ani, we get to name Aboitizland's upcoming development in Cordova. :cheers2:

deadline na diay tomorrow, send your entries now! :okay:
kindly direct your replies of this post to the Samahan section: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=41784542#post41784542

thanks!

WOW!!!! hala nindot lagi ni ay! ganahan biya kaayo ko manghingan og mga projects pero lisod ni da! hehehe

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 25th, 2009, 12:42 PM

That's a matter of opinion.:)

absolutely but on the second thought, its TRUE! :lol::lol:

LordCarnal

August 25th, 2009, 12:47 PM

I don't know if Cebu has a General Plan but I think it should have a blueprint for managed growth. In my opinion (don't get mad guys), Cebu will never be like Manila in terms of buildings and infrastructure. Right now we are at a good position, we could look at what went wrong with Manila and try to avoid it. I think the stress should be on livability. It will be hard to sustain a tourism industry if the environmental condition is terrible. Cebu does not have centuries old temples and structures like other Asian cities like Bangkok. We could compete in the long run by having clean air and water, managed traffic, clean streets and more greenery (parks, greenbelts etc) not to mention the beaches. Also, real estate investors would be inclined to invest more if they have a certainty about the development of the city.
Also, in the SRP instead of a Ninoy and Cory monument I would like to see a Cultural Center some sort of a Sydney Opera House. A venue for musical performances like symphonies, :wink2:operas, ballets as well as modern concerts. It also won't hurt if we have a "real" museum. Cebu needs this to become a "first class city". That's my two cents. :)

Cebu does have centuries-old structures, our Spanish era churches, fortifications, watchtowers and other structures. Cebu can bank on this since the Philippines is the only country in Southeast Asia that has a lot of these.

_leonell_

August 25th, 2009, 12:52 PM

^^

Yup!

This can be used very much to our advantage especially in tourism............

bakasaurus

August 25th, 2009, 12:59 PM

WOW!!!! hala nindot lagi ni ay! ganahan biya kaayo ko manghingan og mga projects pero lisod ni da! hehehe

Taronga bai..cinco mil pod baya.. hehehe.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 25th, 2009, 01:10 PM

naa na koy nahunahunaan...akong ng gisend! hehehe

SleMarKen

August 25th, 2009, 02:44 PM

So mao ni ang LED screen soon to be sa SM... Maytag dako...

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Update on Sm Motorcycle Parking...
Dagko man kaayog steel... Multilevel parking tingali ni?
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BTW, gi ablihan na an trapal sa front sa South Bus Terminal, sosyal kaayo tan awn ilang sign board... tiles nga pa gyud tanan...

Zuburbia

August 25th, 2009, 03:24 PM

DOWNTOWN CEBU

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INSIDE COLONADE

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Quality Townsville

August 25th, 2009, 03:54 PM

naruto-kun

August 25th, 2009, 04:15 PM

Actually, Cebu (IMO) is equally distributed in gov. projects and development. This is caused by the osmeña vs. garcia tandem. If the city has a project then the province would create a better project as a counter move and vice-versa. And besides, the city serves a the gateway to the province itself. If in scientific terms, the city and the province live in symbiosis. So, I, personally could not say that the other parts of Cebu is neglected because each part of the island is equally considered (except for such cases such as the the councilors vs. mayor, mayor vs. governor, etc. which hinders unity).

crlazlo3

August 25th, 2009, 04:36 PM

this made me miss rural places for some time.........

here. you're free from the pollution, hectic, sophisticated and the hustle and bustle of the city..........

_____________________________________

here, life is simple.......... you can sleep all day under a tree with the cold and relaxing air breezing around................

not much noise.......... quiet.......... such a nice reprieve from the City life..........

I wanna go to the provinces some time..........

"such a nice reprieve from the City life..." I agree. I went hiking with my son and daughter this past weekend, and no matter where we live, we need to get out into the countryside every once in awhile. Very different from Cebu, but still a cleansing of one's soul, and invigorating. We returned to the city, and started planning our next trip.

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leviaragon

August 25th, 2009, 04:43 PM

_leonell_

August 25th, 2009, 04:50 PM

^^

Speechless?

Jimbu

August 25th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Filinvest groundbreaking at SRP set by yearend (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=499435&publicationSubCategoryId=107)
(The Freeman)
Updated August 26, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Filinvest Land Inc., the first closed sale of the South Road Properties will have its formal groundbreaking in December.

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña recently announced of the groundbreaking, but this does not mean that it is only from there that Filinvest will start its work on the 50.6-hectare area.

“They had started working already on their drainage system, by the way their own ha. I have to make it clear, contrary to what Pablo John (Garcia) said that we will do all the work for them. He is distorting the whole thing. Our drainage work is only in the major areas, just like in subdivisions,” Osmeña said.

Osmeña also said that Filinvest already presented its masterplan for the 10.6-hectare Pond F.

“It is very exciting. Just have to make some adjustments. Hotels, high-rise buildings, waterfront development, entertainment, shopping,” Osmeña said.

The Development Master Plan is to be approved by the City Council 10 to 12 months since the signing.

According to the Joint Venture Agreement, Filinvest will have to start construction six months after signing as well as payment of the first P325 million.

Payment and signing would have been in December yet, but it was delayed because the Cebu Province expressed interest to challenge the proposal of Filinvest.

Eventually, the Cebu Province was turned down twice mainly because of the lack of jurisdiction or identity.

According to the rules, only private entities or corporations are allowed to submit a competitive challenge against Filinvest’s unsolicited proposal.

The Cebu City government stands to earn from the outright sale of 10.6-hectare Pond F, amounting to P1.546 billion for the first three years, and from its 10-percent share in the sale of built-up units in the 40-ha. area, or a minimum guaranteed return, whichever is higher at the 40-hectare JV area.

The properties covered by the joint venture will be developed in 20 years, at 10-ha. for a maximum of five years. – Ferliza C. Contratista/MEEV (THE FREEMAN)

Jimbu

August 25th, 2009, 06:42 PM

SleMarKen

August 25th, 2009, 07:07 PM

SleMarKen

August 25th, 2009, 07:09 PM

leviaragon

August 25th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Bad News:ohno:

Capitol to sue over SRP deal

THE Provincial Government announced yesterday it will file a criminal and administrative case against Cebu City officials over the City’s joint venture with Filinvest Land Inc. to develop part of the South Road Properties (SRP).

“Sige man sila’g panghagad (They kept challenging us). We wanted to wait for the legislative inquiry, but they challenged us and we are ready,” said Capitol consultant on information and revenue generation Rory Jon Sepulveda.

The Province will sue “as a disqualified bidder.” It will question, among others, why the City entered into a “grossly disadvantageous” contract and why it held no public auction for 10.6 hectares of the property that it sold to Filinvest.

Cebu City officials welcomed the Capitol’s move to file administrative and criminal cases against them. They said they prefer cases in court to the scheduled House inquiry.

Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the court will be a fairer and more objective venue to hear the issues raised by Capitol officials, and he is ready to face his critics in court.

“Why? Is the SRP underwater?” Osmeña said when sought for comment, alluding to the partly submerged Balili property that the Province purchased.

“We are ready. I hope they will submit the Taguig and R-II Builders joint venture contract so we can answer it,” the mayor said in a text message sent to Sun.Star Cebu.

Osmeña previously challenged Rep. Pablo John Garcia (Cebu Province, 3rd district) to give the City a copy of the Taguig City and R-II Builders joint venture contract.

Garcia has said the deal entitles Taguig City to revenues that are seven times higher than what Cebu City stands to get from its deal with Filinvest Land Inc. (FLI).

Judge

City Administrator Francisco Fernandez said the mere filing of a case will not have any implications on the City’s collection of payments for the purchase of a 10.6-hectare lot at the SRP, and the collection of its share from the joint venture activities on another 40 hectares.

“Are they giving up on the House inquiry? We welcome that case rather than the House inquiry because there will be a judge.

In Congress, the prosecutor and the judge are the same. So we welcome it, I don’t think it will affect the transaction and the collection of payments,” he said.

The Province’s bases for the complaints are those earlier raised in an audio-visual presentation about the alleged lapses of the City Government in approving a deal with FLI.

The Capitol pointed out that FLI can terminate the contract if the Cebu City Government cannot fulfill its obligations, or if the transfer of SRP lots to its name is prevented, either by a lawsuit or any other proceeding.

Questions

Since they are filing the suit, Sepulveda said that in essence, the implication would be the possible termination of contract, with City Hall being made to shoulder expenses brought about by the case.

Another allegation concerns an “irregularity” in the procedure, which allowed FLI to get titles of the sold portion, before the investor even made a full payment of P1.59 billion.

Capitol had wanted to bid against FLI for the sale of the 10.6-hectare property, but was shut out for not being a private entity.

FLI had offered an unsolicited proposal to buy Pond F and the right to develop a 40-hectare property, through a joint venture with the Cebu City Government.

When asked if Mayor Osmeña would be part of the suit when he was not in Cebu when the contract was signed, Sepulveda said, “Let us not prejudge the creativity of the Provincial Legal Office.”

The Cebu City-FLI joint venture contract indeed states that FLI can terminate the contract if the City cannot fulfill its obligations or if the transfer of the SRP lots to its name is prevented.

But city officials earlier said the provision is limited only to cases questioning the validity of the City’s titles and its right to dispose of the SRP lots.

Option

The joint venture contract provides that in the event of a suit, proceeding, investigation or other legal action questioning the City’s titles of SRP lots and its right to dispose of the sale and joint venture (JV) properties “and to carry out the objects of this agreement, the City shall indemnify and hold FLI free from any and all claims, damages, expenses and liabilities arising therefrom or relating thereto.”

“Should any such pending or future suit, proceeding or action be decided adversely against Cebu City or result in a judgment affecting the City’s performance of its obligations, or which would prevent the transfer of the properties under the name of FLI…then FLI should have the option to cancel and terminate this agreement and be reimbursed by Cebu City for any and all amounts which may have been paid to the City for the sale properties, and spent by FLI for the development of the joint venture properties…,” the contract read.

FLI has so far paid P348 million for the 10.6 hectares of beachfront properties worth P1.59 billion.

Published in the Sun.Star Cebu newspaper on August 26, 2009.

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 12:26 AM

^^ kayasa ani'ng mga officials sa Sugbo oy...dili gyud angay sundon sa mga kabataan...sige lang away... LOL!

zidlakan

August 26th, 2009, 12:38 AM

^^ :D

a short review of press release 101 ...

there are two types of news reports --> 1) a report of what happened or what
was done, and, 2) a news report of what one intends to do.

for example, if i resign today, it will be in the news tomorrow -> villarete resigns
but if i say i will resign, it will also be in the news tomorrow -> villarete to resign
the main difference is that in the second news, what is reported in the news is
what one intends to do - we are not really sure whether he/she will do it, he/
she may or may not, but its in the news. in the first news, we are sure! it is
done and it is reported.

now why would one announce something intended to be done? why not just
do it - it will come out in the news, anyway! one of the possible reasons
(and there are many), is to ensure that there is news tomorrow which may
cover another detrimental news. check the headlines the last two weeks -
kinsa man ang gilat-an? kinsa ma'y na puno sa kontrobersiya? kinsa ma'y
naa sa hot seat? init na siguro kaayo so the heat has to be diverted. ergo -
look at the headline now! it maybe coincidental that the headline quoted
was from a friendly newspaper, he he he.

true enough, na wala sa headline today, ang controversiya. unsa'y headline
sa freeman? gets?

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 02:41 AM

^^
Finally!

Filinvest has steped up in it's plan.............

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 02:55 AM

Ngamong nasad ang Capitol...............

ormocanon

August 26th, 2009, 02:57 AM

absolutely but on the second thought, its TRUE! :lol::lol:
What if we ask non-Cebuanos, will their opinion matter? :)

AmbutLang

August 26th, 2009, 03:12 AM

Unsaon man init na kaayo sa capitolyo. Maski pun-an pag aircon sa Capitol dili matabang ang kainit. Lawgawon lang usa ang mga balita para mahungawan sa kainit. :lol:

Sleepwalker

August 26th, 2009, 04:17 AM

On FILINVEST MASTERPLAN:

Duna ba paagi or posibilidad nga makit-an ni dinhi sa SSC-Cebu people ang masterplan?... :)

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 04:35 AM

^^

Murag dili man aircon ang whole building nila kay pirme man open ang window sa Capitol............

Hahahaha........ pasanginlan lagi ang kainit...............

Sinjin P.

August 26th, 2009, 05:10 AM

Fan man unta kong Gwen pero karon, all I can say is...

:down:

Dili g'yud ko mobotar nimo sunod tuig manang kung magpadayon ka anang imong pagka-palengkera.

bakasaurus

August 26th, 2009, 05:18 AM

As much as I believe in checks and balances to our government's powers and decisions, this move by the capitol is overburdened with political motivations rather than real, clean intentions of justice. It's gotten to a point where it has become unhealthy for Cebu, for the Cebuanos. This doesn't actually fall under what we call good governance.

Samok na kaayo paminawon.

Fan man unta kong Gwen pero karon, all I can say is...

:down:

Dili g'yud ko mobotar nimo sunod tuig manang kung magpadayon ka anang imong pagka-palengkera.

Sinj, karon na HUC na ang Lapu-Lapu, mubotar ba gihapon ta sa Governor ug PB Members?

Sleepwalker

August 26th, 2009, 05:19 AM

Ang edge ni Tomas kang Gwen in terms sa ilang away, kay si Tomas hard-hitting kaayo ang mga tira, whereas kang Gwen, kay mora og pinugos ra gud ba, to the point nga mora og gi-career na sa mga taga-Capitol ang pagpangita og ikapanaway ngadto sa City Hall.... :ohno:

Mo-focus na lang unta ang Capitol sa ilang heritage drive ug uban pang ika-asenso sa Probinsya sa Sugbo.

Naatiman ba kaha ning Gwen ang mga livelihood program sa Sugbo?

@Bakasaurus,

I agree, Capitol's move on the SRP is somewhat irritating than delightful. I felt from the very start, nga katong bid bid sa Capitol, pagsamok samok ra gud to.

bakasaurus

August 26th, 2009, 05:23 AM

What if we ask non-Cebuanos, will their opinion matter? :)

No..because only Cebuanos opinions matter to us! hahahaha.:gossip:
It's obviously a matter of ingroup bias. >.<

concern

August 26th, 2009, 05:26 AM

when i read this news this morning"Filinvest groundbreaking at SRP set by yearend" it totally made my day.. but then from another news "Capitol to sue over SRP deal" i got irked! grrr.. grabi kaau mo divert ug topic ang capitol.. can they try cleaning their mess first!

bakasaurus

August 26th, 2009, 05:32 AM

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 05:34 AM

^^

Very ambitious dream but very possible...........

Just more effort..............

concern

August 26th, 2009, 05:36 AM

ormocanon

August 26th, 2009, 05:37 AM

No..because only Cebuanos opinions matter to us! hahahaha.:gossip:
It's obviously a matter of ingroup bias. >.<
Aw, okies...he he! ;)

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 05:38 AM

suya ra na ang Capitol kay wala sila'y matongpats anah.............

ayong ibutang sa sinsiyo ang nawng ni Gwen dah...........

naw'g kwarta.........

Sinjin P.

August 26th, 2009, 05:46 AM

Sinj, karon na HUC na ang Lapu-Lapu, mubotar ba gihapon ta sa Governor ug PB Members?

I'm not sure. Wait, effective 2010, makabotar na ba ta'g congressman for Lapulapu? Murag dili pa diba kay wala pa nakaredistribute sa mga districts sa Cebu?

Hay, naturn-off na g'yud kong Gwen. Daghan man g'yud unta s'yang nabuhat... makita man... Nadaot lang g'yud siya sa iyang batasan and the people surrounding her. Mura siya'g mini-version ni Ate Glow.

bakasaurus

August 26th, 2009, 05:47 AM

Henz

August 26th, 2009, 06:01 AM

From what i see sa pic ni slerz.. it is really a private entity doing the diggings since government do not use CATERPILLAR for heavy equipments...

I hate so much the pathetic and insensible leadership of Gwen to the Cebuano common good. She should be reminded that hitting the SRP means hitting the future of the entire Cebuanos.

I wish Ace Durano would run for governor so that she will have a run for her money.. We need fresh leaders..with good visions.

Henz

August 26th, 2009, 06:03 AM

Instead of meddling so much with the SRP, why not (the Capitol people) focus on the development of CentCom into a mixed use area (extension of IT park and also a real Nature park similar to Central Park in NY)? Aron walay suyaay. Didto nila ibu-bo ang ilahang energy.

Ug usa pa, they should set their eyes on the other concerns around the province. The trans-axial highways and all.

I agree..the provincial government should put a competition instead by fast tracking the turn over of the 1,118 hectares of Camp Lapu-Lapu for a joint venture with any private entities instead. In this way, she would be doing a great service to the Cebuanos..

We need a united and development oriented leaders in Cebu.. Now Na!!!!

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 06:05 AM

^^

Gi pol pod ni sa lain nga forums..................

truly..... daghan gyud ang ganahan ni Ace Durano nga mahimong Governor.............

Sleepwalker

August 26th, 2009, 06:05 AM

Hay, naturn-off na g'yud kong Gwen. Daghan man g'yud unta s'yang nabuhat... makita man... Nadaot lang g'yud siya sa iyang batasan and the people surrounding her. Mura siya'g mini-version ni Ate Glow.

Same here...Can't argue nga daghan pud nabuhat sa Gwen sa probinsya, most especially ang pag improve sa infrastructure sa Sugbo ug heritage drive niya, pero sa later part sa iyang governance, medyo puro na pa-cute cute ug gara gara ang naa sa huna huna niya.

The richest province sa Pinas kuno, yet ika 21st in terms of HDI...Ironic kaayo.

zidlakan

August 26th, 2009, 06:12 AM

Sinj, karon na HUC na ang Lapu-Lapu, mubotar ba gihapon ta sa Governor ug PB Members?

nope, HUC's don't vote for governor and PB members. for congress, it depends.
if the redistricting is approved then lapu-lapu will vote for its lone district.
otherwise it will still vote for 6th district kung dili pa ma approve ang lone
district bill.

SleMarKen

August 26th, 2009, 06:12 AM

Hay, naturn-off na g'yud kong Gwen. Daghan man g'yud unta s'yang nabuhat... makita man... Nadaot lang g'yud siya sa iyang batasan and the people surrounding her. Mura siya'g mini-version ni Ate Glow.

Same here @Mike, Ganahan raba gyud unta kong Gwen sa iyang passion sa Sugbo, nadaot lang gyud sa iyang batasan...
Matawag na nako siyag Burikat... Sorry sa word nga wa nako siya gi respect, wa man sad niya gi respeto ang mga Sugbuanon sa iyang mga below the belt words nga iyang ipataka og sulti atubangan sa media...

And to Tomas, I hope di na siya mo patol sa babayng gi maldita, I hope mo tone down nalang sad siya kay mas credible pa siya gamay sa pagka karon...

bukid

August 26th, 2009, 06:20 AM

gapaabot na gyud ko sa BRT kay napungot na ko sa traffic. nahan na unta ko magsakaysakay ug bus bisag mahal basta comfortable kay kaning jeepney man gud inig abot nato sa balay pilit na ang atong nawng ug gahi na ang atong buhok, nanimaho pa gyud tag singot kay init sa gawas. saon wa man pud ta service dri kay wa man tay kaugalingon balay dri. hopefully inig ma-permanent na ko sa cebu, hinaot unta naa nay BRT aron di na ko mupalit ug sakyanan. ako nalang ilaag ang ako mahipos na pampalit ug sakyanan. :)

EdithB

August 26th, 2009, 06:30 AM

Nindot unta ug naa silay website. It would be neat to see the Master Plan and Design Guidelines. Also, what sustainable and energy efficient systems they are planning to implement.

flesh_is_weak

August 26th, 2009, 06:55 AM

Instead of meddling so much with the SRP, why not (the Capitol people) focus on the development of CentCom into a mixed use area (extension of IT park and also a real Nature park similar to Central Park in NY)? Aron walay suyaay. Didto nila ibu-bo ang ilahang energy.

Ug usa pa, they should set their eyes on the other concerns around the province. The trans-axial highways and all.

ngano gyud bitaw wala tay dagko nga parks sa ato noh? bisan gani atong mga silingan nga bisan unsa ka-gamay, naa gihapoy mga dagko ug nindot nga parks (i.e. Singapore)

and as for the province, all i can say is f*ck off!

heck, if i had my way, i'd carve off all the of their areas of jurisdiction within a 20 kilometer radius from Cebu City and merge them with the city...that ought to teach them a lesson :lol:

Zuburbia

August 26th, 2009, 07:52 AM

Same here @Mike, Ganahan raba gyud unta kong Gwen sa iyang passion sa Sugbo, nadaot lang gyud sa iyang batasan...
Matawag na nako siyag Burikat... Sorry sa word nga wa nako siya gi respect, wa man sad niya gi respeto ang mga Sugbuanon sa iyang mga below the belt words nga iyang ipataka og sulti atubangan sa media...

And to Tomas, I hope di na siya mo patol sa babayng gi maldita, I hope mo tone down nalang sad siya kay mas credible pa siya gamay sa pagka karon...

hahaha! ganahan ko sa imong word...nakasuway naman kog kakita ni tomas and kita pod ni gwen up close, mas marespetaran og makadala lagi ang aura og dating ni tomas...si gwen daghan kayog cho cho, chika diri chika didto, pose diri pose didto, mura na hinuon siyag artista...hahahaha!:lol: :lol: :lol:

EdithB

August 26th, 2009, 07:58 AM

http://www.fox5sandiego.com/videobeta/watch/?watch=49349984-d5f4-4449-9f4e-c8d58c679f55&src=front

Share lang ko guys,

I think this would work as an outdoor sport in Cebu. It's not very expensive. It's waterskiing without a boat. They are proposing this in a park close to us. Also, why can't we have a simple park like this in Cebu?

Zuburbia

August 26th, 2009, 07:58 AM

Idol gyud ni nako si tomas! tomas forever fans club gyud ko! wahaha! wa lang, nalipay lang ko bout sa FLI nga balita! :cheers: :lol: :lol:

Sinjin P.

August 26th, 2009, 08:00 AM

hahaha! ganahan ko sa imong word...nakasuway naman kog kakita ni tomas and kita pod ni gwen up close, mas marespetaran og makadala lagi ang aura og dating ni tomas...si gwen daghan kayog cho cho, chika diri chika didto, pose diri pose didto, mura na hinuon siyag artista...hahahaha!:lol: :lol: :lol:

Yeah, as in, respetado kaayo si Tomas. Katong nagkasalubong mi sa opening sa Mamma Maria Pizzeria sa Gorordo, ni-smile g'yud siya nako, halos nalanay ko nga gitagad ko sa mayor :lol:

SleMarKen

August 26th, 2009, 08:06 AM

^^nyahahaha... Natuka an gyud kos imomg term @mike, nalanay gyud!...
Si gwen sad pak tutok niya nako, na h___y gyd ko...:D LoL:lol:

Sleepwalker

August 26th, 2009, 08:11 AM

Si Gwen (and perhaps the whole Garcia clan) kay nahubog lang na sila sa kasikat ug gahom nga ilang gitagam-tam karon.

wise_zech

August 26th, 2009, 08:18 AM

ahak baya ani duha nila oi sana matapos na un....:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Zuburbia

August 26th, 2009, 08:23 AM

Yeah, as in, respetado kaayo si Tomas. Katong nagkasalubong mi sa opening sa Mamma Maria Pizzeria sa Gorordo, ni-smile g'yud siya nako, halos nalanay ko nga gitagad ko sa mayor :lol:

mao pod nay nahitabo nako, katong ningvisit si mayor tom diri dapit sa among balay sa oprra kay gacheck atong giconstruct nga bridge sumpay sa guadalupe og oprra... nagtambay man ko sa gawas sa among gate nya naay car ninghunong nya naay gasmile taw sa sulod, wa nako damha nga si tomas diay...nangutana siya nako bout sa lugar and kung oki raba kuno namo diri residente nga mabutangan nag access from guadalupe amo subdivision...nakulbaan gyud ko og nalanay sa iya very nice approach nga with a smile, to think nga ang known nga bagsik og isog nga mayor nakighinabi nako..nakuyawan pod ko kay straight english siya nakig-esturya, hapit ko mahutdan sa akong ininglis..:lol: hing-adto pod dayon ko daplin sa sapa og nangutana ko sa mga lumolupyo ngadto nga kung unsa ang gitabi ni tomas nila, ingon sila nga hingcomment kuno si tomas bout sa basura nga dili kuno angay nga ilabay daplin sa sapa, pero wala raman pod kuno masuko...hehehe! idol gyud ni nako si tomas lahi gyud siya og aura....si Gwen kay di ra makataha og murag wa ray dating kaayo, naa siyay natural pagkapalengkera kung makigtabi sa mga taw, chika ra kaayo...:lol::lol::lol:

Zuburbia

August 26th, 2009, 08:57 AM

Wish for the part of SRP which is unfilled.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ira_star/MINSTOP_DIF2_lowres.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ira_star/MUSEUM1_dif2_LOWRES.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ira_star/AERIAL_lowres-1.jpg

Render by Karen D.(Cebuana architect working in DUbai)

bai baka parepareho man gyud tag idea sa SRP...mao pod ni akong ganahan mahitabo anang dapita sa SRP...nindot naay part mabutangan og mangrove forest sa?

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 26th, 2009, 09:24 AM

:ohno:hello, how about the north and south province? way development? looy pud tawon no? focus man tanan sa city da, naa man unta mga nindot na places for tourism para all places comprises cental visayas ma ok.

are you sure cebu's provinces haven't had any development under the gwen administration? the provinces are even thankful about the initiatives of the governor in uplifting and empowering them!

What if we ask non-Cebuanos, will their opinion matter? :)

No because what matters most is ours. if others won't agree, it won't cause us much bec. what matters most is our belief that cebu is better than ***** ! :okay:

Wish for the part of SRP which is unfilled.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ira_star/MINSTOP_DIF2_lowres.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ira_star/MUSEUM1_dif2_LOWRES.jpg
http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y135/ira_star/AERIAL_lowres-1.jpg

Render by Karen D.(Cebuana architect working in DUbai)

WOW! base from this pic. it has some resemblance with the Olympic Green in Beijing! Cool! :cheers:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 26th, 2009, 09:34 AM

Fan man unta kong Gwen pero karon, all I can say is...

:down:

Dili g'yud ko mobotar nimo sunod tuig manang kung magpadayon ka anang imong pagka-palengkera.

same here! anugon kaayo akong boto niya! bati na siya'g nawong! :bash:

I agree..the provincial government should put a competition instead by fast tracking the turn over of the 1,118 hectares of Camp Lapu-Lapu for a joint venture with any private entities instead. In this way, she would be doing a great service to the Cebuanos..

We need a united and development oriented leaders in Cebu.. Now Na!!!!

mao gyud! instead of concentrating much of their energies sa pagsamok2x sa SRP, why not put their efforts on the turnover of Camp Lapu2x with the private sector! wala naman sila'y mabuhat sa SRP uy nganong samok-samokon pa man gyud nila! kabogo ba ana nila uy! :bash::bash:

leylander

August 26th, 2009, 09:37 AM

hahaha. nagkatawa ko sa inyong personal experiences.

share lang pud ko ni. dili first hand pero gshare lang pud sa friend nga maoy naka experience. LOL.

didto si tomas ug usa ka hotel di lang nako isulti. nag dinner sa restaurant with friends/or meeting ba to.

basta tomas ordered something nga wala sa menu. when my friend told him nga wala to nga item, he replied 'it's not my problem, is it?'

hahaha.

nagkabuang daw ug pangita akong migo ato nga item. pirti niyang panawag sa other restaurants sa hotel. LOL.

Zuburbia

August 26th, 2009, 09:37 AM

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1603.jpg

ganahan kayo ko ani nga building

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1589.jpg

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1595.jpg

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1583.jpg

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1613.jpg

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1616.jpg

http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1538.jpg

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 26th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Henz

August 26th, 2009, 09:49 AM

Uy magbuhat ta ug thread.. "Experience Tommy or Experience Gwen Thread".. nindot ni ibutang ning mga istorya about experiences sa 2 officials didto dah...

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 26th, 2009, 09:52 AM

^^

sige bai! paghimo og thread! :okay:

Henz

August 26th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Hehehe... Asa man sad nato na ibutang.. basin makasab an tas.. Mods..

Sinjin P.

August 26th, 2009, 10:11 AM

^ Dili raba ganahan ang mga mods ug specific threads. Siguro okay ra if general siya, didto ibutang sa "Cities, Places, Travel and Geography", kanang about sa personal experiences nato with the politicians.

zidlakan

August 26th, 2009, 10:12 AM

ormocanon

August 26th, 2009, 10:39 AM

No because what matters most is ours. if others won't agree, it won't cause us much bec. what matters most is our belief that cebu is better than ***** ! :okay:
Well, you could at least substantiate your claim so that at least dili sourgraping ang dating. We are read by thousands of netizens worldwide including non-SSC members. :)

Sleepwalker

August 26th, 2009, 10:57 AM

^^I think, it is not a claim but rather an opinion...In short and as usual, Cebu is the best for us, the Cebuanos... :)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 26th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Well, you could at least substantiate your claim so that at least dili sourgraping ang dating. We are read by thousands of netizens worldwide including non-SSC members. :)

^^

bai i agreed na gani na its just my opinion pero imo lang gihapon gimind akong second thought! :ohno:

IHMO, bahala pila pa ang mubasa dinhi, kay tungod naa ta sa cebu thread, meaning tanan praises and everything is acceptable regardless if some finds it as a fact or just merely stating an opinion kay naturalmente naa ta sa cebu thread.

PINOYmeat

August 26th, 2009, 10:59 AM

edit.

ormocanon

August 26th, 2009, 11:13 AM

DOWNTOWN CEBU
http://i785.photobucket.com/albums/yy137/driftwud/IMG_1557.jpg
Wow, lamia sa salida sa Cinema Theater! :lol:
nope, HUC's don't vote for governor and PB members. for congress, it depends.
if the redistricting is approved then lapu-lapu will vote for its lone district.
otherwise it will still vote for 6th district kung dili pa ma approve ang lone
district bill.
Also, the Constitution provides that a city has to have 250,000 population to be entitled of its own district and representative.

ormocanon

August 26th, 2009, 11:16 AM

Oh, I see. Sowee. Peace! :)

betro

August 26th, 2009, 11:20 AM

From www.gmanews.tv

Gotianun-led Filinvest Land Inc. will be issuing short-term fixed-rate debt securities to fund its capital requirements for this year and in 2010.

In a disclosure, FLI said its executive committee has approved its plan to issue and float via a public offering of three and five years fixed-rate debt securities worth P5 billion.

The issue date is targeted in the last quarter of the year.

"The proceeds of the issue will be used by FLI to finance its capital requirements in 2009 and 2010," the company said.

FLI has been chosen by the Cebu City government to be its partner for the development of over a 50.6-hectare at the South Road Properties.

Reports earlier said the company has proposed two contracts to the Cebu City government.

One covers the purchase for about P2 billion of a 13-hectare lot at the South Road Properties, while the other involves the development of 35-hectare lot across the prime property into a mixed-use commercial project, which will have recreational facilities, residential condominium buildings and IT buildings.

Earlier this month, the company disclosed it has prequalified to participate in the joint venture selection process of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' asset development program.

On Wednesday, FLI's shares advanced by 4.1 percent at P1.02 apiece. -GMANews.TV

ormocanon

August 26th, 2009, 11:21 AM

betro

August 26th, 2009, 11:22 AM

from www.gmanews.tv

Gotianun-led Filinvest Land Inc. will be issuing short-term fixed-rate debt securities to fund its capital requirements for this year and in 2010.

In a disclosure, FLI said its executive committee has approved its plan to issue and float via a public offering of three and five years fixed-rate debt securities worth P5 billion.

The issue date is targeted in the last quarter of the year.

"The proceeds of the issue will be used by FLI to finance its capital requirements in 2009 and 2010," the company said.

FLI has been chosen by the Cebu City government to be its partner for the development of over a 50.6-hectare at the South Road Properties.

Reports earlier said the company has proposed two contracts to the Cebu City government.

One covers the purchase for about P2 billion of a 13-hectare lot at the South Road Properties, while the other involves the development of 35-hectare lot across the prime property into a mixed-use commercial project, which will have recreational facilities, residential condominium buildings and IT buildings.

Earlier this month, the company disclosed it has prequalified to participate in the joint venture selection process of the Cultural Center of the Philippines' asset development program.

On Wednesday, FLI's shares advanced by 4.1 percent at P1.02 apiece. -GMANews.TV

maayomo

August 26th, 2009, 12:47 PM

Guys, OT lang ko. Somebody died daw sa Ironman 70.3 sa CamSur. Drowned in the swimming event. Sayanga uy. Promising unta kaayo, but marred by this incident. Mao pud siguro wala kaayo nagparamdam si Hakz... Sus, I hope they can recover from this...

wise_zech

August 26th, 2009, 12:56 PM

AmbutLang

August 26th, 2009, 02:04 PM

same here! anugon kaayo akong boto niya! bati na siya'g nawong! :bash:

mao gyud! instead of concentrating much of their energies sa pagsamok2x sa SRP, why not put their efforts on the turnover of Camp Lapu2x with the private sector! wala naman sila'y mabuhat sa SRP uy nganong samok-samokon pa man gyud nila! kabogo ba ana nila uy! :bash::bash:

Unsaon man nabuking man ang capitol makatagiya sa Balili property nga hapit katunga FISHPOND. :nuts::lol:

Maypa maghimo sila 2 storeys socialize housing sa mga squatters aron masulbad unya butangan park, the rest commercial area diha sa Camp Lapulapu.

habagatcentral1

August 26th, 2009, 02:44 PM

hoy tabanggggg! :D he he he

OT kaayo pero kinsa to'ng familiar sa tagaytay, ask lang ko unsa'y masakyan
nga public transport gikan tagaytay padung metro manila. i-PM lang please
harun di mo ma OT --> unsa nga public transport available ug kung kabaw mo
sa schedule ug fare rates ... daghang salamat daan ...

(adto ko taal vista lodge sept. 1 and 2, need to get back as fast as i can to
catch last flight to cebu on sept. 2 ...)

Here's an easier part sir paul kay agyanan man sa bus sa amo sa Imus.
If you're coming from Makati or Airport...try go to Hotel Sogo at MRT Taft Avenue Station at Pasay Rotunda. Behind the Hotel Sogo is a bus terminal of Erjohn and Almark buses plying Nasugbu, Balayan or Tagaytay. All will pass by Tagaytay and the fare would be more or less a hundred pesos.

You can also go from Cubao thru San Agustin Bus which passes by EDSA but not at Ayala Ibabaw. San Agustin and Erjohn Buses are also available at Park and Ride Bus Terminal at Lawton Manila, near Central Terminal of LRT station. :)

But as an advise, go early and leave early. Although Tagaytay is near Manila but it may take you 3-4 hours in Cavite alone (Imus-Bacoor area) due to traffic. This is where you'll see suburban decay at its worst.

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Cebu, 1945 Liberation

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_liberation_01.jpg

Cebu in the 1950s

(More Cebu 1950s aerial photos here, http://cebuheritage.com/2008/11/14/1950s-aerial-shots-of-cebu-city/)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_feature_01.jpg (http://cebuheritage.com)

Metro Cebu in the 1990s
(Photos by Mr. Fred Umabong of Panoramio)

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_feature_02.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_feature_03.jpg

Henz

August 26th, 2009, 02:51 PM

Here's an easier part sir paul kay agyanan man sa bus sa amo sa Imus.
If you're coming from Makati or Airport...try go to Hotel Sogo at MRT Taft Avenue Station at Pasay Rotunda. Behind the Hotel Sogo is a bus terminal of Erjohn and Almark buses plying Nasugbu, Balayan or Tagaytay. All will pass by Tagaytay and the fare would be more or less a hundred pesos.

You can also go from Cubao thru San Agustin Bus which passes by EDSA but not at Ayala Ibabaw. San Agustin and Erjohn Buses are also available at Park and Ride Bus Terminal at Lawton Manila, near Central Terminal of LRT station. :)

But as an advise, go early and leave early. Although Tagaytay is near Manila but it may take you 3-4 hours in Cavite alone (Imus-Bacoor area) due to traffic. This is where you'll see suburban decay at its worst.

Sir Paul said.. he doesnt have a problem going to Tagaytay.. his problem is from Tagaytay to Manila...

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 02:51 PM

^^ metrobank ra gyud sa-una sa uptown...heheh! karon pa ko, na-una diay og tukod ang Metrobank than Midtown..hehe!

zidlakan

August 26th, 2009, 02:52 PM

Here's an easier part sir paul kay agyanan man sa bus sa amo sa Imus.
If you're coming from Makati or Airport...try go to Hotel Sogo at MRT Taft Avenue Station at Pasay Rotunda. Behind the Hotel Sogo is a bus terminal of Erjohn and Almark buses plying Nasugbu, Balayan or Tagaytay. All will pass by Tagaytay and the fare would be more or less a hundred pesos.

You can also go from Cubao thru San Agustin Bus which passes by EDSA but not at Ayala Ibabaw. San Agustin and Erjohn Buses are also available at Park and Ride Bus Terminal at Lawton Manila, near Central Terminal of LRT station. :)

But as an advise, go early and leave early. Although Tagaytay is near Manila but it may take you 3-4 hours in Cavite alone (Imus-Bacoor area) due to traffic. This is where you'll see suburban decay at its worst.

he he he tenk u gid. pero wa'y ko problema pakadto to kay upod ko sa mga
taga-DOTC, may gin-arkilahan nga bus. ang pabalik ang budlay kay mauna
ko sa ila para maka abot ko sa last flight ... hence ma public transport ako.

habagatcentral1

August 26th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Sir Paul said.. he doesnt have a problem going to Tagaytay.. his problem is from Tagaytay to Manila...
The same...he'll just wait for the bus to pass by in front of Taal Vista Lodge. It's located besides Aguinaldo Highway. Anyway..sorry for the OT. I'll just PM it with Sir Paul.

Same rule applies regarding Cavite traffic.

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 02:57 PM

^^ metrobank ra gyud sa-una sa uptown...heheh! karon pa ko, na-una diay og tukod ang Metrobank than Midtown..hehe!

Ron, please daw post atung contemporary aerial photo sa Metro Cebu that you posted in the previous thread. Thanks.

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 02:58 PM

...buhi pa diay 'ning negosyoha sa Cebu?

(hala, sunda ang tingog sa trompa...tambal para sa hubag, korekong og pampa-regla....LOL!)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3452/3858883644_fe9a31ebba_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3858094741_0d7da10829_m.jpg
flickr pics by @bendorf

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 03:02 PM

Ron, please daw post atung contemporary aerial photo sa Metro Cebu that you posted in the previous thread. Thanks.

...wala nako na trace kung asa na to nga pic...

OT: by the way, i IMed you 2 weeks ago pero i haven't opened my YM since that day up to now...heheh!

Henz

August 26th, 2009, 03:02 PM

zidlakan

August 26th, 2009, 03:13 PM

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebu_feature_03.jpg

what's that tall building? metrobank?

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 03:27 PM

^^

Yep..........

standing tall kaayo ang metrobank ngara.

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 03:28 PM

..i have to post this large pic to see the details and beauty of this place!

DALAGUETE, Cebu - flickr pic by @dexter_fel
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3855628853_99e15fc516_b.jpg

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 03:33 PM

...discover Cebu!

PANGANURON FALLS - Poro, Camotes, Cebu
flickr pic by @elmarshox
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2646/3852061983_ab0c6ef47e_b.jpg

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 03:38 PM

^^

Look, there's an anaconda in the left middle part of the photo. Or is that an anaconda?

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 03:38 PM

...and here comes the villain...CAPITOL! lol! saun na lang!

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM

as they say....

kung naa'y bida........ naa sa'y porbida.........

___________________________

Capitol itself is being a hindrance to Cebu's advancement..........

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM

what's that tall building? metrobank?

Allow me to post the high-res photo (from Panoramio).

In the photo, Metrobank is still under construction but nearing completion already. Construction of Cebu Midtown is about to start. Cebu Business Park is also being developed, note that naa pa ang Magellan Hotel. B. Rodriguez road hasn't been widened yet.

This photo was shot most probably around 1989-1990 because Metrobank opened in 1990.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/1917809.jpg

habagatcentral1

August 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM

^^ Sanga ra na nga nabasa, hehe! :lol:

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 03:41 PM

^^ LOL! ...a tree branch or a big root from a rubber tree

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 03:44 PM

What's that large, empty area to the Northeast?

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 03:49 PM

What's that large, empty area to the Northeast?

North Reclamation Area, built in the 1960s during the time of Serging. That's where SM City is right now.

habagatcentral1

August 26th, 2009, 03:50 PM

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Here's a high res photo of downtown Cebu (from Panoramio by Mr. Fred Umabong),

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/1960156.jpg

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 03:52 PM

^^ That bay between NRA and Mandaue...is that one of the potential sources of the name "Subangdaku" of Mandaue? I remember Sir Dale mentioned about a big bay at Mandaue...but I think I'm certain about a place in Mandaue named "Looc"

I don't know but it was reclaimed in the 1990's to give way to what is now the Mandaue Reclamation Area or New Mandaue City.

But most probably yes, Suba nga Daku or "Subangdaku." Is Suba the Cebuano for Bay?

(Photo by Fred Umabong of Panoramio)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/1917827.jpg

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 04:06 PM

When was the Cebu Domestic Port constructed..........

Was that during the 90's?

______________________________________

NRA looks quite empty in the picture above...........

rustyboi

August 26th, 2009, 04:13 PM

Same here @Mike, Ganahan raba gyud unta kong Gwen sa iyang passion sa Sugbo, nadaot lang gyud sa iyang batasan...
Matawag na nako siyag Burikat... Sorry sa word nga wa nako siya gi respect, wa man sad niya gi respeto ang mga Sugbuanon sa iyang mga below the belt words nga iyang ipataka og sulti atubangan sa media...

DID YOU KNOW?
aside from her proposed underwater college named: Cebu Government World-class Education Novelty (GWEN) College, she also has a program for the environment called: Expanded Green and Wholesome Environment that Nurtures (E-Gwen) :D

rustyboi

August 26th, 2009, 04:18 PM

Allow me to post the high-res photo (from Panoramio).

In the photo, Metrobank is still under construction but nearing completion already. Construction of Cebu Midtown is about to start. Cebu Business Park is also being developed, note that naa pa ang Magellan Hotel. B. Rodriguez road hasn't been widened yet.

This photo was shot most probably around 1989-1990 because Metrobank opened in 1990.

^^very nice pic! during that time, i was on first grade. I remember, Cebu was very provincial, we had a simple life, so laid back, far from what it is today. old Cebu photos actually remind me of our neighbor cities :)

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 04:30 PM

When was the Cebu Domestic Port constructed..........

Was that during the 90's?

______________________________________

NRA looks quite empty in the picture above...........

The port was built by the Americans. It was later on expanded with the construction of the NRA.

Photo below show piers 1, 2, 3 during the 1945 liberation.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/cebu_liberation/cebu_liberation_19.jpg

more from here, http://cebuheritage.com/2009/08/26/cebu-1945-liberation/#more-1090

.:.

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Same here @Mike, Ganahan raba gyud unta kong Gwen sa iyang passion sa Sugbo, nadaot lang gyud sa iyang batasan...
Matawag na nako siyag Burikat... Sorry sa word nga wa nako siya gi respect, wa man sad niya gi respeto ang mga Sugbuanon sa iyang mga below the belt words nga iyang ipataka og sulti atubangan sa media...

And to Tomas, I hope di na siya mo patol sa babayng gi maldita, I hope mo tone down nalang sad siya kay mas credible pa siya gamay sa pagka karon...

Unsa man poy matawag nimo ni Tomas slerz kay wa man pod siyay respeto sa mga Sugbuanon sa iyang mga below the belt words nga iyang ipataka og sulti atubangan sa media? :D

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 04:35 PM

I agree..the provincial government should put a competition instead by fast tracking the turn over of the 1,118 hectares of Camp Lapu-Lapu for a joint venture with any private entities instead. In this way, she would be doing a great service to the Cebuanos..

We need a united and development oriented leaders in Cebu.. Now Na!!!!

Indeed we need a united and development-oriented leaders for Cebu.

If we trace down this problem, it all started with blocking off the development of Ciudad and then declaring the Centcom area as "socialized housing" so that it won't be developed just like Cebu Business Park.

leviaragon

August 26th, 2009, 04:43 PM

nice photos, nindot kaayo lantawon pagbalik ang Sugbo kaniadto.

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 04:46 PM

The port was built by the Americans. It was later on expanded with the construction of the NRA.

Photo below show piers 1, 2, 3 during the 1945 liberation.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/cebu_liberation/cebu_liberation_19.jpg

more from here, http://cebuheritage.com/2009/08/26/cebu-1945-liberation/#more-1090

.:.

This pic shows what Cebu's priced port was before..........:)

LordCarnal

August 26th, 2009, 04:54 PM

^^

My mistake. It was not built by the Americans. But it was built during the American-era, hehehe. Soreee. :D

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 05:14 PM

But Cebu looks very much cleaner before than it is today.........

Less pollution, agricultural, untouched natural resources...........

SineBuano

August 26th, 2009, 05:21 PM

You are right. Because that's the price we pay for development.

Sinjin P.

August 26th, 2009, 05:46 PM

I don't know but it was reclaimed in the 1990's to give way to what is now the Mandaue Reclamation Area or New Mandaue City.

But most probably yes, Suba nga Daku or "Subangdaku." Is Suba the Cebuano for Bay?

(Photo by Fred Umabong of Panoramio)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/1917827.jpg

Gamay pa diay ang parkingan sa SM sa likod sa-una noh?

leviaragon

August 26th, 2009, 06:07 PM

just want to share

Vina Morales, Dulce, Pilita Corales and Pinky sing in Cebuano on Sharon.:)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTAYvE-nsIE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSndnIxZvsM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmoQf4Z5YvQ

SleMarKen

August 26th, 2009, 06:12 PM

Cebu South Bus Terminal 08-26-09
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/4683/southbust082609a.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3369/southbust082609b.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/9634/southbust082609c.jpg

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/3686/southbust082609d.jpg

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/6056/southbust082609e.jpg

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 06:17 PM

^^
Girenovate najud ang terminal...........

leylander

August 26th, 2009, 06:44 PM

Kinda OT. I just had to share this. Very funny. LOL

XRWnyVjsRjU

leylander

August 26th, 2009, 06:45 PM

_leonell_

August 26th, 2009, 06:50 PM

^^

laysyu na ang name sa atubangan.......

kuwang nalang ang interior..........

SleMarKen

August 26th, 2009, 07:17 PM

^^Gi develop nasad ang interior ala Mall style... mostly mga kan anan gyud ala mall style...

Unsa man poy matawag nimo ni Tomas slerz kay wa man pod siyay respeto sa mga Sugbuanon sa iyang mga below the belt words nga iyang ipataka og sulti atubangan sa media? :D

Basta sa ako Nold, pareha ra silang duha nga sad-an... Not like you nga maka Garcia gyud bisag klaro na kaayo nga nasayop na sila, imo Gihapon panalipdan. As I've said to Dong Roy, kung ipadayon na ni Alvin Garcia ang tanan nga misyon ni Tomas such as ang SRP, si Alvin Garcia akong butaran kay otro sad si Tomas nga murag bata.
Sa akong comment about this, it's for Gwen kay siya man ang nanglawgaw matod pa sa news karon pero it doesn't mean sakto sad si Tomas kay abi wa nako nganli:)

federalist

August 26th, 2009, 07:35 PM

maayo unta ma priso si Gwen for falsification of public documents. grabeha gyud ug pangurakor sa mga Garcia oy. :ohno:

gipang magic man.

hilom naman lagi kaayo ang topnotcher nga congressman ron. for sure di na na manimaho mga Garcia sunod election. maayo ta di na kadaug. Go Ace Durano or Greg Sanchez for Governor.

jsl_bxu1206

August 26th, 2009, 08:39 PM

"Suba" means RIVER.

I don't know but it was reclaimed in the 1990's to give way to what is now the Mandaue Reclamation Area or New Mandaue City.

But most probably yes, Suba nga Daku or "Subangdaku." Is Suba the Cebuano for Bay?

diehardbisdak

August 26th, 2009, 09:41 PM

^^ as per news last year, the south bus terminal will have 2nd level with escalators..i hope natinuod...nanghambug pa man gani ang Capitol nga ala airport terminal..heheh!

...tiled wall sa terminal...come-on kaayo na sa mga vandals...hehehe!

zidlakan

August 27th, 2009, 12:38 AM

Indeed we need a united and development-oriented leaders for Cebu.

If we trace down this problem, it all started with blocking off the development of Ciudad and then declaring the Centcom area as "socialized housing" so that it won't be developed just like Cebu Business Park.

with all due respect, i have to state that is not true. it did not start with
ciudad. it started prior to that. it started when gwen canceled
the land swap deal which would have resolved her threat to evict more than
3,000 families from the land covered by board resolution no. 93-1. the ciudad
issue is a subsequent issue, which would not have escalated had the original
root cause been dissipated.

as i have shared in my post earlier this year, this is not because i'm a friend
of tomas and work in the city government. i worked in the capitol, too, and
considered guv pabling like a father during his term. but let's trace back the
current issues fairly and objectively ... we can go over the records of sun-
star and freeman to do that. surely the newspaper accounts won't lie. as i
have posted here before, there was a time when everything could have been
resolved - that time in history when you could have witnessed something
you'll never again see in your lifetime - you mayor, tomas osmeña, willing to
kneel down to governor gwen ...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/23/news/tomas.willing.to.lift.his.order.freezing.ciudad.other.projects.html

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

true, what what incited gwen's anger was also the dawat-limpyo statement
of mike rama. but the land-swap deal was between tomas and gwen. i was
personally present when they agreed. and after that remark, tomas did his
best to rectify and appease the capitol. even to the point of saying sorry
for what mike did and kneeling down for the sake of the urban poor families.

i won't stay long in government. this political war makes me disappointed
with government. i think i'm better off with the private sector like before.
i really don't want to take sides. but i have to be true to the cebuanos and
most especially i have to be true to myself. and i honestly believe tomas
DID NOT start this feud. and until the last minute he did his best to ward
it off. and he did his best to reconcile ... until the last minute ... until the
point of no return!

so don't tell me it started with ciudad ... it did not! even until this day, i
asked tomas, if gwen will just leave 93-1 to the poor, ... as what lito osmeña
planned, as what tingting dela serna implemented, and what pabling garcia
continued for his 3 full terms, how will you react then? and he told me, ...
thats all i ask ...' then the province will have our full cooperation ...

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 03:03 AM

Now, in relation to the South Bus renovation project.....

___________________________________

Good if they turn it into a classy mall style bus terminal.....

___________________________________

It's good if they renovate the North Bus after this........

zidlakan

August 27th, 2009, 03:06 AM

Now, in relation to the South Bus renovation project.....
___________________________________
Good if they turn it into a classy mall style bus terminal.....
___________________________________
It's good if they renovate the North Bus after this........

toinks! dungagan na sad ko'g trabaho, hu hu hu :cry:

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 03:12 AM

last term na gud ni before 2010.........:lol:

dapat busy na jud pareha ni Gloria busy ug biyahe:lol:(gasto asad ni:ohno:)

_________________________________

sorry sir.......... hehehehe........:lol:

last na bitaw ni........:)

mi.hyul

August 27th, 2009, 04:40 AM

is North Bus Terminal still a jurisdiction of Cebu City? It is located in Mandaue City.

flesh_is_weak

August 27th, 2009, 04:49 AM

nindot lagi ang bag-ong logo sa CSBT...speaking of logos, kumusta na man to ang plano ng ilisan ang logo sa Cebu City?

nindot unta kung mas 'modern' ang design sa logo parehas ug style sa logo sa mga Japanese ug Korean cities

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 05:18 AM

Ilisan sad diay nila ang logo/seal sa City?

Aw naa jud japon na ang Magellan's Kiosk sa design...........

Unsa pa kahay ibutang nila?

maayomo

August 27th, 2009, 06:31 AM

with all due respect, i have to state that is not true. it did not start with
ciudad. it started prior to that. it started when gwen canceled
the land swap deal which would have resolved her threat to evict more than
3,000 families from the land covered by board resolution no. 93-1. the ciudad
issue is a subsequent issue, which would not have escalated had the original
root cause been dissipated.

as i have shared in my post earlier this year, this is not because i'm a friend
of tomas and work in the city government. i worked in the capitol, too, and
considered guv pabling like a father during his term. but let's trace back the
current issues fairly and objectively ... we can go over the records of sun-
star and freeman to do that. surely the newspaper accounts won't lie. as i
have posted here before, there was a time when everything could have been
resolved - that time in history when you could have witnessed something
you'll never again see in your lifetime - you mayor, tomas osmeña, willing to
kneel down to governor gwen ...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/23/news/tomas.willing.to.lift.his.order.freezing.ciudad.other.projects.html

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

true, what what incited gwen's anger was also the dawat-limpyo statement
of mike rama. but the land-swap deal was between tomas and gwen. i was
personally present when they agreed. and after that remark, tomas did his
best to rectify and appease the capitol. even to the point of saying sorry
for what mike did and kneeling down for the sake of the urban poor families.

i won't stay long in government. this political war makes me disappointed
with government. i think i'm better off with the private sector like before.
i really don't want to take sides. but i have to be true to the cebuanos and
most especially i have to be true to myself. and i honestly believe tomas
DID NOT start this feud. and until the last minute he did his best to ward
it off. and he did his best to reconcile ... until the last minute ... until the
point of no return!

so don't tell me it started with ciudad ... it did not! even until this day, i
asked tomas, if gwen will just leave 93-1 to the poor, ... as what lito osmeña
planned, as what tingting dela serna implemented, and what pabling garcia
continued for his 3 full terms, how will you react then? and he told me, ...
thats all i ask ...' then the province will have our full cooperation ...

Salamat kaayo ani nga post, Sir. Sayang uy. Tsk, tsk. Samot na to imo giingon nga "there was a time when everything could have been
resolved - that time in history when you could have witnessed something
you'll never again see in your lifetime - you mayor, tomas osmeña, willing to
kneel down to governor gwen..."

Dili sulti ang pabuhaton. Buhat ang pasultihon. Or something like that. How I wish tinuod unta... tsk, tsk...

concern

August 27th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Sir Zid, unsa ng issue sa Cebu Zoo karon? i read from news that capitol will file administrative case if Mayor Tom will pursue the development of the zoo..
grabi ka gubot nagud ani?hehhe

SineBuano

August 27th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Salamat Sir Zid sa klaro og tataw nga pagtubag.

Busa, sa mga forumers nga moraise og claims or issues, we should check our facts first para dili ma misinformed ang uban.

wise_zech

August 27th, 2009, 07:44 AM

wise_zech

August 27th, 2009, 07:53 AM

for Gwen :bash::bash::bash: and for Tomas :bash::bash::bash:, dukdukon ni ila ulo duha para matapos na......:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Sleepwalker

August 27th, 2009, 08:00 AM

Cebu Midtown Hotel and Robinson's Place Cebu
flickr photo by PINOY PHOTOGRAPHER

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zidlakan

August 27th, 2009, 08:10 AM

Sir Zid, unsa ng issue sa Cebu Zoo karon? i read from news that capitol will file administrative case if Mayor Tom will pursue the development of the zoo..
grabi ka gubot nagud ani?hehhe

just let them file. maayo na'ng sila la'y kiha ki kiha. para maklaro sa katawhan.
kay kun ila ikiha ang city, kinsa ma'y ma apektohan? ang mga bata nga unta
maka enjoy sad sa zoo nga dugay na kaayong gikinahanglan nato dinhi. mao
na'y giingon, kinsa ma'y development-oriented ani ron ...

a long time ago, the mayor once told me ... "there are two kinds of politicians,
one who builds, and one who destroys ..." and he added, "the one who builds
builds not only structures and things but people and neighborhoods and
communities cities ..."

is North Bus Terminal still a jurisdiction of Cebu City? It is located in Mandaue City.

let me explain a bit. the north bus terminal IS in mandaue. when it was built
in the early 90's through MCDP, it was funded by the japanese government
with a sub-loan to mandaue city. unfortunately, when it was completed, then
mayor pedong ouano refused to use it as a terminal. he said he will use it as
a school instead. this caused a major dilemma ...

foreign-funded projects are supposed to be used for the intention they were
built for ... you can't change the use, especially if you're still paying for the
loan. that issue caused a problem not only for cebu but for the entire country
as well, since foreign assistance is country-to-country and japan might drop
the assistance for the philippines for that year. moreover, we are on also
negotiating for the SRP and SCR that time so it was really crucial. in order to
save the SRP negotiations, cebu city decided to "lease" the terminal for P 2
million a year for 25 years and operate it ourselves. fortunately, the cebu
bus operators cooperative offered to operate it for us, also for P 2 million a
year, with equal sharing for any income above the P 2 million. maayo ra sad
ka'y unsa may kabangka-agan sa city pag operate ug terminal tawon oi gi-
angkon ra man to para dili ma-diskarel ang negotiations sa SRP.

so right now, it's being operated by the bus operators cooperative, through
a management advisory board, of which i am the chairman ...

ang problema, we can't renovate the building (major) because we don't
own the structure, mandaue city does, and i doubt if it's in their priority to
improve the terminal. gi-offer na bitaw na ni tomas nga i-balik nila harun
makakwarta pa sila (ang city ha!) pero mura'g wa man mo kagat. imagine,
we are now earning more almost P2 million net annually (on top of the P 2
million which we pay mandaue anyway), without any expense! mao na'y
tinuod nga dawat limpyo! he he he he

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
OT pic ... taken an hour ago, late lunch with tomas and mayor's office
staff ... @ AA near plaza independencia ....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/zidlakan/tomas_AA.jpg

mi.hyul

August 27th, 2009, 08:28 AM

samuka na gyud ana nilang duha. hay. klaro na gyud nga personalay na ba. di na gyud lami paminawon. nagbinata naman gud ang duha. lapas naman unta 50. hay.:ohno::ohno:

Sinjin P.

August 27th, 2009, 08:38 AM

^ Weee, nibalik na ang buhok ni Mayor Tom ug medyo nigamay na ang yanti. :okay:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 27th, 2009, 08:47 AM

simple ra gyud kaayo si mayor tom ay unya si gwen kurdapya kaayo! :lol::lol::D

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/CebuHeritageWalk/1917809.jpg

yutaan lagi ang fuente sauna no? ug wala pay railings? :D

totyal na gamay. :D

mao gyud! abi nako og hospital! hehehe.... ambot lang kaha kung totyal pud sa sulod! :D

concern

August 27th, 2009, 08:49 AM

just let them file. maayo na'ng sila la'y kiha ki kiha. para maklaro sa katawhan.
kay kun ila ikiha ang city, kinsa ma'y ma apektohan? ang mga bata nga unta
maka enjoy sad sa zoo nga dugay na kaayong gikinahanglan nato dinhi. mao
na'y giingon, kinsa ma'y development-oriented ani ron ...

a long time ago, the mayor once told me ... "there are two kinds of politicians,
one who builds, and one who destroys ..." and he added, "the one who builds
builds not only structures and things but people and neighborhoods and
communities cities ..."

let me explain a bit. the north bus terminal IS in mandaue. when it was built
in the early 90's through MCDP, it was funded by the japanese government
with a sub-loan to mandaue city. unfortunately, when it was completed, then
mayor pedong ouano refused to use it as a terminal. he said he will use it as
a school instead. this caused a major dilemma ...

foreign-funded projects are supposed to be used for the intention they were
built for ... you can't change the use, especially if you're still paying for the
loan. that issue caused a problem not only for cebu but for the entire country
as well, since foreign assistance is country-to-country and japan might drop
the assistance for the philippines for that year. moreover, we are on also
negotiating for the SRP and SCR that time so it was really crucial. in order to
save the SRP negotiations, cebu city decided to "lease" the terminal for P 2
million a year for 25 years and operate it ourselves. fortunately, the cebu
bus operators cooperative offered to operate it for us, also for P 2 million a
year, with equal sharing for any income above the P 2 million. maayo ra sad
ka'y unsa may kabangka-agan sa city pag operate ug terminal tawon oi gi-
angkon ra man to para dili ma-diskarel ang negotiations sa SRP.

so right now, it's being operated by the bus operators cooperative, through
a management advisory board, of which i am the chairman ...

ang problema, we can't renovate the building (major) because we don't
own the structure, mandaue city does, and i doubt if it's in their priority to
improve the terminal. gi-offer na bitaw na ni tomas nga i-balik nila harun
makakwarta pa sila (ang city ha!) pero mura'g wa man mo kagat. imagine,
we are now earning more almost P2 million net annually (on top of the P 2
million which we pay mandaue anyway), without any expense! mao na'y
tinuod nga dawat limpyo! he he he he

- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
OT pic ... taken an hour ago, late lunch with tomas and mayor's office
staff ... @ AA near plaza independencia ....

http://i70.photobucket.com/albums/i116/zidlakan/tomas_AA.jpg

thanks sa information sir zid! :okay: hi mayor tom :hi:
OT: sir zid, can it be possible nga naay SSC-cebu meet with mayor.heheh

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 27th, 2009, 08:50 AM

^^
para sa ako, dili na angay dukdukon pa si mayor tom, ang angay gyud dukdukon pagayo kay ang kurdapyang si gwendolyn! :bash::bash::lol::lol::D

SineBuano

August 27th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Basta naay meet ang SSC with the Mayor, mokuyog ko.

Zuburbia

August 27th, 2009, 10:48 AM

^^
Girenovate najud ang terminal...........

pero para nako dili gyud na angay nang terminal anang lugara...kay ang iyang entrance and exit naa gyud sa major nga highway, makasamok gyud sa traffic flow. nindot og didto lang unta gyud na sa pardo or maybe sa mambaling area para pod dili kayo layo layo...naa naman gud siya halos sa centro sa syudad, naa pa gyud sa major road...

Zuburbia

August 27th, 2009, 11:16 AM

i want to know kung asa diay nang yuta-a nga nacovered sa board resolution 93-1? salamat...

rustyboi

August 27th, 2009, 11:28 AM

Alegria, Cebu
Costa de Leticia
by rustyboi (http://www.flickr.com/photos/restymail/)
Aug. 14, 2009

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Zuburbia

August 27th, 2009, 11:45 AM

^^
uyon ko nga dokdokon nang kordapyaha! now na! :bash:

Zuburbia

August 27th, 2009, 11:48 AM

Sir Zid, sa imong mga sturya, nainlove nakog samot ni Tomas...:cheers:

Jose Farrugia

August 27th, 2009, 12:21 PM

Pictures from the auto show last Saturday and Sunday (August 22 and August 23) which was held at CICC. Most of the pictures are of the beautiful and sexy models who were there. So control yourself guys. ;)

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More Pictures can be found over at my Flickr Page (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mangochico/sets/72157622155319540/)

SUV111

August 27th, 2009, 01:16 PM

view from the 38th floor Crown Regency

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2494/3861125635_66a61435fc_b.jpg

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SUV111

August 27th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Mactan, Cebu

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2449/3861123811_070845182c_b.jpg
Imperial Palace

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3506/3861124161_65db7405b7_b.jpg
Maribago Blue Waters

bakasaurus

August 27th, 2009, 01:50 PM

SUV111

August 27th, 2009, 01:51 PM

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Fuente Osmena, Cebu City

marxman

August 27th, 2009, 02:19 PM

hahay! kanus.a pa kaha m.hunong nang ilang away! maayo unta naa nlng m.pailob ug m.hilom unilaterally nila. nakadaot na jud sa cebu ang ilang mga gipangbuhat! ang CIUDAD wala madayon... nya ang SRP murag m.piligro nasad!

huna2xon lng unta nila na as long as magkaaway na silang duha pildi gihapun ang mga cebuano! sus! kanyahay ra pobre gihapun ang mga pinoy tungod sa mga leader nga pareha nilang duha!!!

undangi nana ninyo oi!!! para sa kaugmaon sa CEBU!!!

SERVE THE CEBUANO PRIDE!!! NOT YOUR PERSONAL PRIDE!!!

zidlakan

August 27th, 2009, 03:01 PM

pero para nako dili gyud na angay nang terminal anang lugara...kay ang iyang entrance and exit naa gyud sa major nga highway, makasamok gyud sa traffic flow. nindot og didto lang unta gyud na sa pardo or maybe sa mambaling area para pod dili kayo layo layo...naa naman gud siya halos sa centro sa syudad, naa pa gyud sa major road...

i agree. pero if i say that in public now, siguradong birahan jud ko sa taga
capitolyo. i wrote that in my column in sunstar in 1999 and i said the ideal
place for a terminal is bulacao area. that was 10 years ago and now i think it
should farther away.

anyway, lisud ipamugos na karun. but when the BRT studies will be completed,
i'm sure it will call for a terminal transfer from provincial buses somewhere in the
north and south. kanana panahuna maka pamugos nata wa'y politikahay nga
istorya ...

i want to know kung asa diay nang yuta-a nga nacovered sa board resolution 93-1? salamat...

barangays Apas, Luz, Busay, Kamputhaw, Capitol Site, Kalunasan, Lahug,
Lorega, Mabolo, Kasambagan and Tejero. but the bulk are in bgys. luz, apas,
and lahug, mga 90% man siguro naa diha. the most visible now is bo. luz
kanang cabantan area.

these are part of what we call the friar lands or friar estate of the catholic
church during the spanish times. at the turn of the 20th century, i think
during the time of the americans, these (daghan ni all over the country) were
turned over to the local governments for government use. in our case these
were titled to the provincial government (you have to remember that at that
time, cebu city was still part of the province!). the friar lands is also called
as the banilad estate, a huge stretch of land from the center of the city all
the way to talamban (including the cebu country club!). when cebu city was
separated from the province, it did not get a single square meter, inspite of
the fact that these lands were located inside the city, and these remained as
provincial land.

in 1992, UDHA was passed. thats the urban development and housing act
which aims to provide housing especially for the poor. it mandates the nat'l
and local governments to put up programs to provide land and housing for
the poor through housing programs like that of Pag-IBIG, NHA, HUDCCm etc.
it also directs local government to identify land for housing sites, especially
government-owned land!

when it was passed, then gov. lito osmeña prepared the plans to convert the
province-owned land to urban poor housing sites. but he was replaced by
gov. ting-ting dela cerna who was a progressive-aligned governor, and who,
inspite of being politically opposed to lito and tomas, proceeded to continue
the land conversion of province-owned land to urban poor housing. thus,
during his administration, ordinance 93-1 was passed and the land were
distributed to the urban poor. looking back, it is significant to note that
these 93-1 beneficiaries actually politically are on the side of ting-ting and
were against tomas. these were the people who in 1992 voted against
tomas. interesting turn of history. if any of you knows ting-ting, ask him,
he will have an interesting story to tell ...

pabling took over in 1995. he completed 3 terms to 2004 and contihued the
93-1 process. it was a long and slow process, starting from consultation,
surveys, subdivision, etc., etc., then the MOAs, then payment. it took a
long time for the province to survey so that at the end pabling's temr only
about 1/4 has paid and given titles, another 1/4 have fully paid but not
given titles, 1/4 has partially paid and 1/4 has not paid at all (approximate
figures). 93-1 is suppose to expire in 2004 but tomas managed to convince
the province (pabling and gwen) to extend the deadline. what tomas planned
was to pay the existing balance of the beneficiaries unya ang city na ang
mangolekta sa mga molupyo. we actually budgetted this then.

it did not push through and the province sent eviction notices. that's when
tomas offered to swap the NRA land of the city (the entire area north of SM)
to swap with the province owned land, then ang city na ang maningil, with
the province owning a huge tract of prime land at the NRA. it looked like
a fine deal, the province with a clean prime property and the city taking
care of its less-privileged. until the unfortunate incident ...

leviaragon

August 27th, 2009, 03:13 PM

zidlakan

August 27th, 2009, 03:15 PM

and with that background try to read again this unforgetable feb. 23, 2007,
news report ...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/02/23/news/tomas.willing.to.lift.his.order.freezing.ciudad.other.projects.html

maybe you'll have a better understanding of the issues. we are all entitled to
our opinion and we should respect each other's opinion. i just ask all of us to
think deeper and look behind fireworks that's happening each day today ...

Sleepwalker

August 27th, 2009, 03:30 PM

Sad fate for the Cebuanos.... :)

Only God knows when and how will the Capitol and City Hall reconcile. Again, it is only between Capitol and City Hall, not the province and the city.

If the Mayor and the Governor could not sit down together about this, how about the city council and the provincial board? Or maybe, former Gov. Pabling Garcia could mediate? Or how about inviting some capitol official here on SSC, para naa katimbang si Sir Paul? For all i know, ganahan pud si Sir Paul ma-resolve na ning panagbangi sa capitol ug city hall.

Only God knows. This reminds me about the Tower of Babel...And we are not even that progressive... :)

Nanaghan na baya pwera buyag ang iskwater sa Cebu. Mora og di na gud kaayo nindot tan-awon. :ohno:

zidlakan

August 27th, 2009, 03:42 PM

ah here ...

i found some perspective from former guv ting-ting. maybe, most of the
younger ones could not fully grasp the issue, especially katong mga bata or
batan-on pa sa panahon ni guv ting-ting. here's what he thinks ...

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/08/17/news/ex.guv.blasts.gwen.move.to.eject.people.html

Smallville

August 27th, 2009, 03:44 PM

..i have to post this large pic to see the details and beauty of this place!

DALAGUETE, Cebu - flickr pic by @dexter_fel
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3460/3855628853_99e15fc516_b.jpg

Lots of great pictures! I would love to live here! I really enjoy the laid back lifestyle in the provinces. Beautiful place.

bakasaurus

August 27th, 2009, 03:55 PM

This was in Mantalongon specifically right?

@Zidlakan
Salamat sa mga links. It is just now that I understand the issue more fully. When I was still in Cebu I was concerned about other things ug nilapos lang ni nga issue sa akong dunggan. I now see its importance.

This statement by Ting-Ting expresses what I want to say:

“Ug unsa ma’y kasakit nga nahatag ni (Vice Mayor) Michael (Rama) ni Gwen should not affect the beneficiaries nga kabus dinhi sa siyudad sa Sugbo. Mag-away sila kung mag-away sila sa ilang level. Lisud na gyud kaayo mag-away ang mga higante unya ang mga hulmigas maong matumban. So, masakriprisyo ang mga kabus tungod sa ilang panag-bangi (Officials should limit their fight at their level. If giants fight, the ants get tramped on).

Sleepwalker

August 27th, 2009, 04:01 PM

crlazlo3

August 27th, 2009, 04:11 PM

Linguine

August 27th, 2009, 04:57 PM

bOrN2BwILd

August 27th, 2009, 05:02 PM

view from the 38th floor Crown Regency

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2634/3861125893_2758c76416_b.jpg

this one makes a good banner..i think u should submit this :okay:

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 05:47 PM

Yup!

The Highrises, the Lowrise Buildings and the Majestic Mountains of Cebu perfectly blends with each other!

This could be a nice banner............

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 05:56 PM

^^

Hot na ang mga kalagot nila sa Capitol dah.................

______________________________________________

Chilax lang and hope that the Capitol will fail the THIRD time in their case...........

hahaha................... grabeh kauwaw na nah sa Capitol kung maechapwera sila the third time..............

SleMarKen

August 27th, 2009, 05:57 PM

^^LoL... I don't see Higrises there:nuts:

Zuburbia

August 27th, 2009, 06:08 PM

mas ganahan ko atong panorama sa downtown nga side...mas dense tan-awon...

jsl_bxu1206

August 27th, 2009, 06:36 PM

Makro now caters to all, eases membership process
By AJ de la Torre (The Freeman)
Updated August 28, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Makro Philippines, the leading hypermart store in the country that initially caters to Medium and Small enterprises and startup businesses, now opens its doors to all customers who would like to avail of fresh, affordable and quality products.

This, as revealed by Makro Cebu Branch Manager Emily Silverio during the opening of the “Makro Extravaganza 2009,” a 3-day event made with different activities which is the stores’ way of giving back to the customers and suppliers for the continuous support throughout the years.

Silverio shared that all the 12 branches of Makro in the country are now catering to all consumers, not only their initial target composed of SMEs like sari-sari storeowners who avail of their products through wholesale purchase.

“Everybody is the target,” added Silverio who said that they now sell in small consumptions and have even made their membership process easier where customers would only fill up the required information sheet and provide an identification card, and they would be a member immediately for free.

She said that this is the company’s way of coping with the global crisis where they still maintain their low prices and offer quality products.

The shift in target market and changes in the membership process has increased the number of members to 60,000, Silverio said and they are optimistic that it will continue to grow in the coming months.

Aside from this, Silverio said that they also provide all the needs of Hotels, Restaurants, and Caterers where they offer packages, which help these businesses in saving time from going to the market where not all the items and products they need are found.

Silverio said that there HORECA market have been increasing, this is due to their huge stock of HORECA needs like chafing dishes, plates, glasses, utensils, chef’s uniforms, and also their array of fresh and quality products with their huge frozen assortment and the selection of fruits and vegetables. “It is only in Makro that you can find all of these,” said Silverio.

Silverio said that this is their way of adapting to the changes considering the growing industry of the IT and BPO sector where restaurants nearby these companies are a big hit. She also said that they want to have more families to come in and assure them of the companies’ promise of always being “Happy to serve.”

Makro, which is now a member of the SM group, also offers electronics, appliances and office and school supplies aside from the groceries.

The Makro Extravaganza 2009 event is packed with different activities for the customers like negosyo sessions and their Makro business seminar which is a 2-hour business seminar given for free to entrepreneurs to help them improve business skills.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=499968&publicationSubCategoryId=108

AmbutLang

August 27th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Based on the information from sir @Zidlakan, I think, Gwen's decision of evicting the settlers, is in some way, insulting the efforts of the former great governors of Cebu, including her father... :ohno:

Maona gi ingon ang amahan nihatag ang anak namawi maski dili iyaha to start with. :bash::bash::bash: walay puangud.:ohno: :nono:

Ilisi nani ang governador sa Cebu oi?

AmbutLang

August 27th, 2009, 09:32 PM

MatudNilaBaby

August 27th, 2009, 11:14 PM

Gud Pm cebu, post ko pics, I think this is Toledo, am not sure, just went to cebu and I'm back in bacolod just this pm.

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af351/linguine16/IMG_0205.jpg

http://i1023.photobucket.com/albums/af351/linguine16/IMG_0206.jpg

balamban man siguro na kay dunay bag-o track and field oval diha sa boulevard which used to be a reclamation area that was inaguarated by pgma herself.

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 11:16 PM

^^LoL... I don't see Higrises there:nuts:

You talking bout highrises or skyscrapers............

If skyscrapers, then they really aren't there maybe in Manila..........

If only highrises then they're on the pic.........

MatudNilaBaby

August 27th, 2009, 11:27 PM

_leonell_

August 27th, 2009, 11:45 PM

MatudNilaBaby

August 27th, 2009, 11:56 PM

I might agree with this one for sure...........

There's a tug of war between the Capitol supporters and the City Hall supporters like me..........

_____________________________________

What could be the best solution?

I shudder and think..............

this comment was supposed to be for the cebu thread but i got it posted here. how do i get to post it there without typing again bai

SleMarKen

August 28th, 2009, 05:38 AM

nagkabati na gyud ang mga comments niining nga thread karon. puros personalay, character assassination, below the belt comments nga baseless suspicious. envy or jealousy,dapig2x tomas or gwen supporters. asa naman atong mga professional ethics mga bai?

i'll take a hike una until this thread comes alive again with bright and colorful ideas for both the city and province.

well if it's your idea to discuss only the positive notes, it will be boring for me and to the point that I won't post anymore. Exchange of ideas (negative or positive) is better than just focus on positive issues...
We cannot deny that there is this misunderstandings sa Capitol og sa City Hall... Dili nato matago so it's unhealthy to hide this issue.

And it doesn't mean nga wana mi professional ethics kung mo dapig kong Tomas or Gwen or akong nganlan og below the belt comments... sign lang na nga I'm very involved and concerned sa sitwasyon sa Sugbo. Sa mga kind of comments nga imong gisulti nga unprofessional for you, gipagawas lang baya na sa mga forumers ilang gi bati about sa kahimtang sa dagkong leaders ngari sa Sugbo, sa aim for Cebu to be ONE...
Through this forum, we can share our ideas and give our thoughts about this matter... Just avoid short, redundant and out of topic comments... :)

Personalay means ayaw paki alami ang usa ka butang nga di ka sigurado or baseless suspicious like sa usa ka sig... kay kung mo dretso kag tira nga wa sa lugar, means you have no professional ethics...;)

And if anyone here nga dili na ganahan sa thread karon, simple... dili nalang mo post para di mo huot ang dughan...:)

Anyway, simple ra baya ni... Just be cool sa approach sa mga co forumers kay ok ra gyud ang tanan.

And to @leonell... i avoid lang na imong mga redundant nga mga posts kay murag nasobraan ra gamay bai:)

And to @Matudnila, nus-a man ka magpakita bai?hehe

ANd onr more thing, ang ako lang sad ganahan sa majority sa mga Cebu forumers kay nagpa member sila dri sa SSC tungod kay gusto nila sturyaan ang mga developments sa Cebu or focus sa Cebu's main threads... Dili lang magpa member sa SSC kay adto ra diay mo post sa samahan...:)

bakasaurus

August 28th, 2009, 05:53 AM

well if it's your idea to discuss only the positive notes, it will be boring for me and to the point that I won't post anymore. Exchange of ideas (negative or positive) is better than just focus on positive issues...
We cannot deny that there is this misunderstandings sa Capitol og sa City Hall... Dili nato matago so it's unhealthy to hide this issue.

And it doesn't mean nga wana mi professional ethics kung mo dapig kong Tomas or Gwen or akong nganlan og below the belt comments... sign lang na nga I'm very involved and concerned sa sitwasyon sa Sugbo. Sa mga kind of comments nga imong gisulti nga unprofessional for you, gipagawas lang baya na sa mga forumers ilang gi bati about sa kahimtang sa dagkong leaders ngari sa Sugbo, sa aim for Cebu to be ONE...
Through this forum, we can share our ideas and give our thoughts about this matter... Just avoid short, redundant and out of topic comments... :)

Personalay means ayaw paki alami ang usa ka butang nga di ka sigurado or baseless suspicious like sa usa ka sig... kay kung mo dretso kag tira nga wa sa lugar, means you have no professional ethics...;)

And if anyone here nga dili na ganahan sa thread karon, simple... dili nalang mo post para di mo huot ang dughan...:)

Anyway, simple ra baya ni... Just be cool sa approach sa mga co forumers kay ok ra gyud ang tanan.

And to @leonell... i avoid lang na imong mga redundant nga mga posts kay murag nasobraan ra gamay bai:)

And to @Matudnila, nus-a man ka magpakita bai?hehe

ANd onr more thing, ang ako lang sad ganahan sa majority sa mga Cebu forumers kay nagpa member sila dri sa SSC tungod kay gusto nila sturyaan ang mga developments sa Cebu or focus sa Cebu's main threads... Dili lang magpa member sa SSC kay adto ra diay mo post sa samahan...:)

Hahahaha. Natintal ko gabie ug reply ani bai..but you have said what I wanted to say. Especially sa iyang pointers on how one should act professionally.:lol:

Sleepwalker

August 28th, 2009, 06:00 AM

Salamat sa Sto. Nino, ninghinay hinay na og kabuhi og balik ang atong manufacturing ug export industry, after gi-uyog sa world economic crisis.
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Export orders come in (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/export-orders-come)

AN OFFICIAL of a furniture industry organization said orders for furniture pieces of Cebu-based manufacturers are “slowly” coming in as new home sales in the United States grew in July.

Although the exact volume of orders coming in cannot be determined yet, Cebu Furniture Industries Foundation (CFIF) executive director Joseph Martin Borromeo said the industry is feeling the effects of improving conditions in the US housing industry.

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Agence France Presse, citing US Commerce Department data, reported last Wednesday that new home sales in the US grew to 9.6 percent in July.

Borromeo said the furniture inventory of American retailers are about to be consumed and buyers are beginning to buy new stocks.

The US is a major market for Philippine furniture exports.

Bullish

“The general sentiment right now of the industry is bullish,” he told reporters in an interview during the opening yesterday of the Exporter’s Expo organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

The exhibit, which is open to the public until Sunday at SM City Cebu, is a government initiative to help exporters dispose of their existing inventory by selling the goods to the local market.

In a separate interview, Philexport Cebu chairman Allan Suarez said that despite the increase in new home sales in the US, the furniture industry can still be considered in a “bad state” since there are new challenges that must be addressed by the industry.

In the aftermath of the global financial crisis, Suarez said local export furniture makers should be able to produce goods at a faster rate since lead time for orders are now shorter compared to before. This is because, buyers are now keeping their inventories and volume of orders low, he added.

“The low volume of orders is good for the industry since we were never (mass) producers (in the first place),” he said.

But “just-in-time” production of goods must be improved for the industry to remain competitive, Suarez said.

johnada

August 28th, 2009, 06:23 AM

Thank you Paul/Zidlakan for presenting facts and for sharing sane comments. I like to look at things long-term: both the past and the future. I grew up in a family in which my great-grandparents were die-hard Cuencistas and heard stories galore in the battles of the real Titans. Who has the track record of projects? Past and for the future? I mean this site is about projects and development.

I do hope you will stay in government service, persons like you are needed more than ever. I like your quote very much:

"a long time ago, the mayor once told me ... "there are two kinds of politicians,one who builds, and one who destroys ..." and he added, "the one who buildsbuilds not only structures and things but people and neighborhoods and communities cities ..."

SineBuano

August 28th, 2009, 06:58 AM

Payter nga post...go go go.

cebu_go

August 28th, 2009, 07:16 AM

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 28th, 2009, 08:32 AM

OT: uy bai @SUV, salamat kaayo sa mga pictures! nindot kaayo! :cheers:

balik balik unya diri sa cebu bai! :okay:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

August 28th, 2009, 08:37 AM

MatudNilaBaby

August 28th, 2009, 08:45 AM

ok ranang mag away do basta d lang mangurakot

again, you're insinuating something that has no legal basis. those of you who said "mangurakot" have a committed the crime of libel. you maligned somebody based on pure heresy just so you could vent on your anger or disappointment.

Fraulein

August 28th, 2009, 10:20 AM

Lapit na ang punta namin dyan!
August 30! :)

rage@cebu

August 28th, 2009, 10:21 AM

p***ng Gwen na yan! panagsa rako mu post dre krn pero cge rako monitor, maka.lagot kaayo, imbis na for the good of our beloved Cebu ang deal.

3 weeks ago nagkita mi ni RYAN dri sa Iligan, bsag asa naa ghapon SSCer nga mag.abot... hope maka.uli ko krng December na.

hakz2007

August 28th, 2009, 10:27 AM

Lapit na ang punta namin dyan!
August 30! :)

mukhang travel ka ng travel....

rage@cebu

August 28th, 2009, 10:29 AM

well if it's your idea to discuss only the positive notes, it will be boring for me and to the point that I won't post anymore. Exchange of ideas (negative or positive) is better than just focus on positive issues...
We cannot deny that there is this misunderstandings sa Capitol og sa City Hall... Dili nato matago so it's unhealthy to hide this issue.

And it doesn't mean nga wana mi professional ethics kung mo dapig kong Tomas or Gwen or akong nganlan og below the belt comments... sign lang na nga I'm very involved and concerned sa sitwasyon sa Sugbo. Sa mga kind of comments nga imong gisulti nga unprofessional for you, gipagawas lang baya na sa mga forumers ilang gi bati about sa kahimtang sa dagkong leaders ngari sa Sugbo, sa aim for Cebu to be ONE...
Through this forum, we can share our ideas and give our thoughts about this matter... Just avoid short, redundant and out of topic comments... :)

Personalay means ayaw paki alami ang usa ka butang nga di ka sigurado or baseless suspicious like sa usa ka sig... kay kung mo dretso kag tira nga wa sa lugar, means you have no professional ethics...;)

And if anyone here nga dili na ganahan sa thread karon, simple... dili nalang mo post para di mo huot ang dughan...:)

Anyway, simple ra baya ni... Just be cool sa approach sa mga co forumers kay ok ra gyud ang tanan.

And to @leonell... i avoid lang na imong mga redundant nga mga posts kay murag nasobraan ra gamay bai:)

And to @Matudnila, nus-a man ka magpakita bai?hehe

ANd onr more thing, ang ako lang sad ganahan sa majority sa mga Cebu forumers kay nagpa member sila dri sa SSC tungod kay gusto nila sturyaan ang mga developments sa Cebu or focus sa Cebu's main threads... Dili lang magpa member sa SSC kay adto ra diay mo post sa samahan...:)

rock and roll!

sauna pajud ko naka.bantay anang batasan ni gwen, active pa kaayo ko dha Cebu...

sauna pajud xad ko nag support ni mayor tom, as ive said "he is the best!"

Fraulein

August 28th, 2009, 10:46 AM

mukhang travel ka ng travel....

Hindi naman! :)

rustyboi

August 28th, 2009, 11:20 AM

Let me remind everyone that this forum is not a venue to vent on your anger (as how matudnilababy put it), to the extent of using harsh, rude and offensive language. Posting hateful messages is strongly discouraged.

tj_brewed

August 28th, 2009, 11:23 AM

rustyboi

August 28th, 2009, 11:29 AM

The name of the resort is Alegria Cebu? Rusty, do u happen to have their corp website with rates and all? thnx

Ah, i've labeled it in reverse. name of resort is Costa de Leticia, located in Alegria town. :okay:

Here's the website:
http://www.costadeleticia.com/

^^i enjoyed our stay there, perfect place to relax. walay saba, mura ka ug nag retreat. it's just like a vacation home, friendly staff pa :cheers2:

tj_brewed

August 28th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Ah, i've labeled it in reverse. name of resort is Costa de Leticia, located in Alegria town. :okay:

Here's the website:
http://www.costadeleticia.com/

^^i enjoyed our stay there, perfect place to relax. walay saba, mura ka ug nag retreat. it's just like a vacation home, friendly staff pa :cheers2:

Thanks resty....

Henz

August 28th, 2009, 11:46 AM

wise_zech

August 28th, 2009, 11:48 AM

kanindot baya mag relax kanang picture ni rusty oi...bai rusty salamat sa picture...

wise_zech

August 28th, 2009, 12:25 PM

rustyboi

August 28th, 2009, 12:28 PM

Nice shots rustyboi! A lot of the forum's photos lately, old and new, have been super. Thanks to all...

kanindot baya mag relax kanang picture ni rusty oi...bai rusty salamat sa picture...

thanks, and your welcome :)

here's another two photos:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3478/3863911937_05c888afcd.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3496/3863912563_1d9d98dc0d.jpg

SleMarKen

August 28th, 2009, 02:42 PM

^^now back to the topic;)

BTW...
Rumor news of @Henz about Filinvest @ Rumors thread :okay:

Jose Farrugia

August 28th, 2009, 04:17 PM

Team Bayani Online organized a meeting with Secretary Bayani for bloggers and other representatives from schools and organizations.

The event was held at the Grand Convention Center on August 28, 2009.

Secretary Bayani will be running for president in 2010.

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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2661/3864156289_3aa5543cc2.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2641/3864154143_f005533b0c.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3631/3864944130_1ac4977139.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mangochico/sets/72157622167087202/)

Zuburbia

August 28th, 2009, 05:10 PM

gitxan ko ni henz ganiha og nindot nga balita about filinvest...iya friend nga gawork sa filinvest sa manila kay hing-ingon nga final na kuno ang masterplan sa filinvest sa SRP og gihinay2x na kuno og reveal sa agents sa manila... 3 hi-rise bldg., mid-rise, plus eastwood type retail commercial park kuno is sure na, matod pang bai henz...

-unsa may dagway anang eastwood gani? pwede naay makaprovide og picture?

Zuburbia

August 28th, 2009, 05:13 PM

^^
aw tua naman diay ni sa rumors thread...hehe

Zuburbia

August 28th, 2009, 05:19 PM

^^

unsa bay relevance aning tawhana sa Sugbo? :)

Sinjin P.

August 28th, 2009, 05:22 PM

^ He came to talk with the youth. I was there and I am very much convinced by his government platform. We'll see. At least he's not a trapo like most of our government officials.

SUV111

August 28th, 2009, 05:56 PM

OT: uy bai @SUV, salamat kaayo sa mga pictures! nindot kaayo! :cheers:

balik balik unya diri sa cebu bai! :okay:

thanks also...of course...i will keep coming back there :) gusto ko dyan. :) sarap mamasyal :)

Zuburbia

August 28th, 2009, 06:38 PM

^ He came to talk with the youth. I was there and I am very much convinced by his government platform. We'll see. At least he's not a trapo like most of our government officials.

was there anything good in his platform specifically for Cebu?

bakasaurus

August 28th, 2009, 07:31 PM

was there anything good in his platform specifically for Cebu?

He will color Cebu with cyan and magenta!:lol:

Bitaw seriously, Sinj, what is in his platform that compelled you?

Jarenz

August 28th, 2009, 09:49 PM

thanks also...of course...i will keep coming back there :) gusto ko dyan. :) sarap mamasyal :)

Tnx for the meet @ Crown... Til' next time!

diehardbisdak

August 28th, 2009, 10:50 PM

UP Cebu soon to be research university (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=500365&publicationSubCategoryId=107)
(The Freeman) Updated August 29, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The University of the Philippines Visayas Cebu College (UPVCC) will soon become Cebu’s research university, an institution providing graduate education that foster research.

With new strategies and curricular restructuring, UPVCC Dean Dr. Enrique M. Avila said UP seeks to improve the quality of their graduates.

“We want our graduate programs to be research-oriented to know what is really going on in Cebu because we believe that a university must generate new knowledge. We don’t intend to compete with other universities who already have their own expertise. UP will find its niche in the region which is where we are going,” Avila said.

Since the college has been recognized by the Commission on Higher Education as the Center of Excellence in Information Technology Education in 2007, “this development has paved the way for the adoption of the Master of Science in Computer Science program that enhances our stature as COE and helps us to undertake programs that will help upgrade other education institutions in the region,” Avila said.

Another development was the adoption of the Masters in Business Administration program which “has been a sensible response to catch up with Cebu’s economic growth and cater to the needs of its vigorous business sector.”

Avila also said part of their curricular restructuring is an ongoing effort to streamline and liberalize current undergraduate programs in which students will be free to chose courses while their fundamental knowledge on basic courses are being strengthened.

Avila believes a student’s education will be strengthened in the field of major disciplines such as math, science, arts and languages because if he knows all of these, he will be able to find a job immediately once he graduates.

This is the current trend of the industry today, Avila said, which is evident in students resorting to taking jobs offered by the business process outsourcing industry.

Efforts have also been made for UP Cebu to become the center for the promotion of Cebuano culture and language.

“The college is likewise fully aware that the fruits of these academic developments can only be felt and utilized by the public that it is meant to serve if the Continuing Education Program (CEP) that bridges the two sectors is strengthened and mobilized,” Avila said.

Training and extension programs under CEP will be expanded in the proposed UP extension or graduate school to be constructed in the South Road Properties (SRP).

A 51,372 square meter lot donated by the Cebu City government will be developed by UP Cebu once the application for the transfer of title is approved. — Jessica Ann R. Pareja/LPM (FREEMAN NEWS)

jsl_bxu1206

August 28th, 2009, 11:11 PM

Final report did not show, but: Committee knew of Balili lot flaws
By Fred P. Languido (The Freeman)
Updated August 29, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Some Capitol officials were aware that portions of the controversial Balili property are underwater and mangroves.

This is based on a report of the Cebu Provincial Appraisal Committee, which was asked to check the property when the province expressed interest in making the purchase.

The technical working staff that the appraisal committee sent to conduct the ocular inspection and gather opinion values to determine the fair market value of the 25-hectare Balili property in Tinaan, Naga reported on July 6, 2007 that the property is situated at the seaside and has fishponds.

The report included the vicinity map of the property, which shows the mangrove plantation, fishpond and the sea.

The report further described the property to be located 50 meters more or less from the national road and is more or less 24 hectares situated on the seaside adjacent to the port of the Apo Cement Corporation.

According to the report, the topography of the lot is flat and has a developed resort but no longer operational.

“Portion of lot is fishpond and part also is agricultural with not less than 150 coconut trees planted,” the report states.

The information on the fishpond and the seaside however were not mentioned in the final resolution of the appraisal committee chaired by provincial assessor Anthony Sususco with provincial treasurer Roy Salubre and provincial engineer Eulogio Pelayre as members.

The committee’s report contained in its resolution No. 23 series of 2007 only mentioned that the “parcels of land subject of appraisal are contiguous and it is accessible from the national highway, passing thru a 3-meter wide mixed cemented and all-weather road.”

“The topography of the land is generally plain. Basic facilities are available in the area,” the appraisal committee report added.

It also listed a concrete fence, swimming pool and four buildings as improvements in the area. In its report, the appraisal committee claimed to have personally conducted an ocular inspection of the property to determine the different kinds of improvements therein.

“The Provincial Appraisal Committee went to the Municipality of Naga, Cebu to conduct an actual ocular inspection on the above-mentioned lots,” a portion of the committee resolution read.

This raised a very serious question on why the committee failed to see the mangroves, fishponds and the seawaters if indeed they conducted the ocular inspection.

It is likewise suspicious why the appraisal committee failed to include in their resolution the complete description of the property as described in the report of its technical staff.

The committee appraised the property at P610 per square meter as the fair market value based on their computation. The appraisal of the property stemmed from the request of board member Juan Bolo on June 26, 2007.

Bolo, who claimed to be the chairman of the committee on provincial and municipal properties then, requested for the appraisal of the lot because the province was interested to buy it.

Bolo’s authority however was also questioned because he was not yet officially designated as chairman of the committee when he made the request.

The records in the provincial board showed that Bolo was only given the committee chairmanship after the July 9, 2007 inaugural session of the provincial board because they had just passed the May 2007 elections.

According to board member Victor Maambong, all their committee chairmanships are deemed vacated after the election because hold-over capacity is not allowed.

Maambong even described Bolo’s action as “usurpation” of the authority of the provincial board.

Bolo who facilitated the controversial Balili land purchase also stands to face investigation by the board’s ethics committee for alleged conflict of interest and grave misconduct.

The Balili fiasco is now being looked into by the Office of the Ombudsman Visayas.

On top of it a fact-finding committee headed by the National Bureau of Investigation was likewise created by Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to find out if somebody from the Capitol is guilty of withholding information about the property.

The Capitol purchased the lot in 2008 for P98.9 million without conducting the survey. It later found out that 9.4 hectares is submerged in seawaters and planted with mangroves.

The Capitol is already demanding the return of the P37 million from the Balili estate, which part of the total amount they paid equivalent to the submerged area. —/NLQ (FREEMAN NEWS)

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=500351&publicationSubCategoryId=107

jsl_bxu1206

August 28th, 2009, 11:12 PM

Osmeña halts Apas fencing operation
(The Freeman)
Updated August 29, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña ordered the temporary suspension of the fencing activity in upper Don Bosco, Barangay Apas taking into consideration the appeal of the residents to stop the ongoing fencing for fear that access roads will be closed, trapping them inside and making it hard for them to escape in case of emergencies like fire.

Osmeña personally ordered businessman Richard Unchuan, the lessee of the Lot 941 occupied by the residents of upper Don Bosco, to stop for a while the fencing while the city government investigates and checks on the real status of the residents occupying the area.

Lot 941 was originally owned by the Mactan International Airport Authority (MCIAA) which has left the lot idle for more than 10 years until informal settlers occupied the area. Some occupants are also leasing the property from the MCIA but their contract was already terminated a year ago.

Osmeña said they will be looking into the status of each structure in the area because some of them are covered by the Republic Act 7279 or the Urban Development and Housing Act of 1992.

Under the act, a government-owned lands which have not been used for the purpose for which they have been reserved or set aside for the past 10 years from its effectivity on 1992 and identified as suitable for socialized housing, shall immediately be transferred to the National Housing Authority.

Osmeña stressed however that the law covered only those who are original occupants or the urban poor but not those who are leasing the property because they are considered legitimate occupants until their contract of lease terminates.

He told Unchuan and the representatives of MCIAA that they could not force the residents covered by RA 7289 without court order and relocation for them, to which the businessman agreed.

Unchuan said they are not asking the residents to leave their location but the fencing just meant to protect the property he is now leasing.

He cited their fencing permit and plan does not intend to enclose the whole property without giving the resident proper ingress and egress. He swore it in front of the residents, Osmeña and Congressman Raul del Mar who came with the mayor to do the ocular inspection of the area.

Del Mar said that he will assist the city in the research and investigation of the real status of the property. All necessary documents will be collected, he added.

Osmeña said that they will also verify with the MCIAA what is Unchuan’s real and legal status as a lessee.

Upper Don Bosco is occupied by 170 households with two to three families occupying each household. If demolished, almost 350 families will be displaced.

Upper Don Bosco Community Livelihood Association, Inc. Chairman Edgardo Bongoyan said that MCIAA has tried demolishing them back in 2004 but they did not succeed because the case for forcible entry was dismissed by the court.

“Naglisod naman gud sila’g pahawa namo maong mao ni ilang paagi para mapahawa mi. I-trap mi nila para simbako kung naay sunog, di mi kagawas,” Bongoyan alleged.

Bongoyan said that they only want Unchuan to stop the fencing so they will have sufficient road access. As to their relocation, he said they will be waiting for the court decision.

Osmeña will task the office for the urban poor of the city to take charge of the residents’ concerns. — Jessica Ann R. Pareja/WAB (FREEMAN NEWS)

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=500353&publicationSubCategoryId=107

jsl_bxu1206

August 28th, 2009, 11:13 PM

Gwen expected in presentation of P160-million mariners court building
(The Freeman)
Updated August 29, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña reiterates his invitation for Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to grace next week’s luncheon at the P160-million Japan Sea Farers Union-Philippine Sea Farers Union Mariners Court Building on Pier I.

“Yes, yes, she is invited; she can have a special table, any food she wants, any drink, she wants we’ll send a special invitation for her,” Osmeña said.

The meeting is just for public presentation that a building much better than the P900-million Cebu International Convention Center costs only P160 million.

“How many more, one, two, I think four more buildings like that can be built with the budget of CICC, wala pa’y scrap,” Osmeña added.

The mayor said that he attended a function recently in the mariners court building and was impressed by its convention hall, which he said is a lot bigger than that of the CICC.

Included in the invitation are all members of Cebu’s tri-media, representatives from the Commission on Audit and the Office of the Ombudsman.

The city booked the luncheon for 100 persons.

“It’s really to show appreciation to the project of Kito (Democrito) Mendoza. Compare it to the CICC. You don’t have to be an engineering expert to see the difference,” he further said.

The JSFU-PSFU building stood inside the Associated Labor Union compound near Plaza Independencia.

The building has seven floors, with rooms for guest, and a wide and comfortable airconditioned convention center which is open for various functions at a rate of P3,000 per hour.

Osmeña, in June of this year, submitted documents to the Ombudsman and the COA documents to back his accusation that scrap iron was used to build the CICC.

It included an inventory of scrap iron turned over by Taisei Corp. and Marubeni Corp. Joint Venture.

These were accordingly excess materials used in the Cebu South Coastal Road Project which ended up being used for the CICC. — Ferliza C. Contratista/MEEV (FREEMAN NEWS)

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=500354&publicationSubCategoryId=107