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rustyboi

January 17th, 2006, 07:54 AM

NOT JUST CEBU
Mayor Osmeña to invite more out-of-town
groups to join Sinulog festival
Published: 17 January 2006

by Kathy I. Navarro

Cebu City Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he would work harder to get out-of-town contingents to join the Sinulog Grand Parade next year.
Not only does their participation enrich the event, having other cities and provinces perform in the Sinulog boosts local tourism by featuring the local festivals around the Philippines.

Among Osmeña’s plans is to make posters for the annual Sinulog Festival Queen or the lead dancers of various contingents to be given to local government units that join in the dance competitions.

He said this was Cebu City’s way of helping promote the tourism of other localities.
“We will make the posters for them. I will have to set aside a budget for that. It will help them – that's the thrust,” Osmeña said.

One of the new incentives of the Sinulog Foundation this year was the trophy design, which uses a 14-karat gold plated seal of the city government.

This year, the Sinulog Festival in Cebu welcomed performances from contingents in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

The groups came from Pampanga province, Masbate City, Iloilo province, Negros Oriental, Eastern Samar, Panglao in Bohol, Camiguin, Ozamis City, Tangub City in Misamis Occidental, and Iligan City.

The city government will be spending more for next year's Sinulog, according to the mayor. By that time, the mayor said he expects that the city to have recovered from its own financial problems in paying the amortization on the South Road Properties (SRP).

“By next year, there will be no longer liquidity problem,” he added.

Osmeña said the Sinulog has a strong marketing appeal in TV especially since Cebu’s annual festival is being covered by major TV networks.

“You think they (contingents) come here to join the Sinulog because they love Cebu? No, they want to sell their place on national TV. We will try to help them.”

Mayor Jennifer Tan of Tangub City said the city spent about P2.5 million to send its dance contingent, Tribu Sinanduloy. Tangub won the first prize for the Sinulog-based competition and received a P500,000 cash prize and a trophy. It was also judged the best in the street dancing competition, receiving another P500,000 prize.

Mayor Tan said the cash was less important than the prestige and exposure since the prize money was not enough to cover the expenses.

She said it was their faith in the Santo Niño that was primary, as well as the chance to promote Tangub City to visitors and tourists.

Osmeña noted the absence of four out-of-town contingents, which missed the parade this year due to financial constraints.

“We lost four regular good ones. We have to be able to keep what we have,” he said. He was concerned about the non-participation of contingents from Surigao, Bayawan in Negros Oriental, Pintaflores from San Carlos City.

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Fewer visitors were invited by the City Government this year. Osmeña said the city would make up for it during the hosting of the ASEAN summit this December.

Still, Osmeña said he found this year's Sinulog was better than previous years, but that the changes are “more than meets the eye” that people would not notice it.

He explained that the city government did not invite foreign officials to witness the Sinulog because of the emphasis on using TV to reach a wider audience.

He also said it was difficult to accommodate foreign guests or VIPs because all Cebu hotels were usually fully booked during Sinulog season.

rowell_sk

January 18th, 2006, 12:23 AM

next up for Cebu is Jamaican Nights 2006.

Jimbu

January 18th, 2006, 01:51 AM

Wednesday, January 18, 2006
We’ll work non-stop: vice guv

Even as the Capitol works overtime to complete the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) in time for the Asean summit, Vice Gov. Gregorio Sanchez Jr. promise that safety and quality are concerns that will not be compromised.

“We can compress other requirements, but we can’t make engineering shortcuts. That will not only be risky, engineers and
consultants might also lose their licenses,” he told Sun.Star Cebu.

“We can’t forget lessons from past tragedies,” said Sanchez, who was in Bantayan Island for the Sta. Fe town fiesta.

He believes that even faraway Bantayan Island will benefit from the construction of CICC because heads of states will be coming over for the Asean summit in December and will surely discuss tourism.

Earlier, Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia also vowed that legal requirements will not be circumvented with their aim to rush the construction.

With many doubts raised on whether the Province can pull it off, San-chez, a civil engineer, is confident they will.
Work on the project will be 24 hours nonstop, with workers assigned in three shifts.

Sanchez, who sits in the committees tasked to look into the details of the undertaking, said they will create a project management office to closely supervise the construction.

The Capitol is already inviting contractors to bid for the P100-million substructure, the first phase of the project.

Work on the “substructure,” which Sanchez means “from the flooring and below,” will start on February and is expected to be completed in 60 days.

They will then bid out the superstructure, which includes the walls, ceiling, and everything including the finishing touches, in April.

What will rise by November will then be useable just for conventions, including related facilities such as conference rooms and holding areas.

The original spinning disc design will be used, but the capacity was reduced from 16,000 seats to 13,000 seats to provide bigger space for the convention.

The original winning design was for multi-use, including concerts, sports activities, and exhibit centers.

It will have bleachers and spaces for stalls, but these parts of the structure will have to come later. (JPM)

Jimbu

January 18th, 2006, 01:56 AM

Wednesday, January 18, 2006
DPWH schedules repair works for roads to hotels, summit sites

The repair and clearing of roads leading to hotels and tourist destinations will be the priority of the Department of Public Works and Highways 7 this year, to prepare for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit this December.

Engineer Juanito Aber-gas of the DPWH said he instructed district engineers in Cebu to identify areas and come up with detailed estimates for the repair works needed.

Some of the projects will include road widening and the destruction of structures that encroach on thoroughfares, including residences of squatters.

In a meeting with Asean summit national organizing committee head Jun Paynor, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Francisco Benedicto and other stakeholders, Abergas had inquired where they could charge the repair works, which is not included in the regional office’s budget for this year.

Abergas said projects for Central Visayas were already identified last year and included in the 2006 budget.

Funds for the projects could not be realigned and transferred to Cebu, Abergas said.

“Baka sasabihin na naman na para sa Imperial Cebu (They might say it’s for Imperial Cebu),” he said with a laugh, adding that they expect the National Government to come up with a separate fund source for the needed “face-lifting” for Cebu within the year.

Abergas, who was promoted and transferred to DPWH Central Office just last Monday, said newly transferred DPWH 7 Director Robert Lala will determine where the funds could be sourced in the succeeding meetings with the summit organizers.

Heads of state

Roads leading to and from the Mactan Cebu International Airport and those near hotels and other tourist destinations are expected to be improved in time for the arrival of about 1,000 delegates, consisting of 17 heads of state and their staff.

Earlier, Cebu City Mayor Tomas said the National Government is willing to spend about P1 billion to host and secure the dignitaries in Cebu.

However, Abergas said that if the funds are available, the projects could begin by June or July.

They will just have to coordinate with local government units in the implementation schedule.

For her part, Daisy Toledo of DPWH 7’s second engineering district, covering Talisay City to Sibonga, said she would make as priority the repair of roads leading to Pulchra Beach Resort in San Fernando town and those leading to the heritage town of Carcar.

Some road widening works will be needed along N. Bacalso Ave. also due to the encroachment of some fences, such that the use of the road-right-of-way is not maximized. (CYR)

slerz

January 18th, 2006, 02:11 AM

SINULOG VIDEOS

SINULOG 2006 PRESENTATIONS 1 (http://www.youtube.com/w/Sinulog-2006-presentations-1?v=wwIhSeG6CWg&search=sinulog)

SINULOG 2006 PRESENTATIONS 2 (http://www.youtube.com/w/Sinulog-2006-presentations-2?v=59okDxZfpDg&search=sinulog)

FINALE SONG AND FIREWORKS 1 (http://www.youtube.com/w/PART-1%3A-The-Sinulog-2006-finale-%40-the-CCSP?v=u45eQPYUITw&search=sinulog)

FINALE SONG AND FIREWORKS 2 (http://www.youtube.com/w/PART-II%3A-The-Sinulog-2006-finale-%40-the-CCSC?v=ZDTbXpP7H-U&search=sinulog)

STREET PARADE w/ SAN DIEGO and GOV GWEN (http://www.youtube.com/w/Sinulog-2006?v=7K1X5EwjFSY&search=sinulog)

AYALA CENTER FIREWORKS DISPLAY

more here (http://www.youtube.com/results.php?search=sinulog)

jrevalde

January 18th, 2006, 02:49 AM

^^ slerZ mapagkakatiwalaan :okay:

CwEoBwU

January 18th, 2006, 06:10 AM

SINULOG VIDEOS

STREET PARADE w/ SAN DIEGO and GOV GWEN (http://www.youtube.com/w/Sinulog-2006?v=7K1X5EwjFSY&search=sinulog)

AYALA CENTER FIREWORKS DISPLAY

more here (http://www.youtube.com/results.php?search=sinulog)

daghang salamat!!! thanks for sharing...

CwEoBwU

January 18th, 2006, 06:29 AM

HARD WORK AHEAD
Published: 18 January 2006

by Dale G. Israel, Doris C. Bongcac and Regina Aguilar

With visitors and guest performers still agog over the “successful hosting” of the 26th Sinulog Festival, officials of Cebu province and the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue went to work Tuesday, discussing plans and securing program approvals for Cebu’s hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in December.

Members of the Cebu Provincial Board tackled the actual cost of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) that Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has planned to put up in Mandaue City, admitting that the P250-million fund they allotted in 2003 for the facility would not be enough.

Provincial Board Member Jose Maria Gastardo said that when the actual cost overshoots, “Let’s go back to the drawing board and inform the people” to plan out another legislative measure to support and justify the additional funding.

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He said he welcomed business tycoon Manuel Pangilinan’s plan to construct a convention center at the South Reclamation Project as an alternate should the CICC be not completed in time.

Gastardo, however, pointed out that he was not against the CICC and that there was “no doubt” that Cebu needed an international convention center for the December summit.

Gastardo was among the board members that opposed the Megadome project using government funds.

This year, most of the board members gave their nod to the project after the governor assured them Capitol expenses will be reimbursed once private investments pour in.

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Capitol paid to publish an advertisement with the Philippine Daily Inquirer on January 12 for interested contractors to bid for the project.

“On the part of Cebu province, we’re already preparing for the construction of the CICC. We are now on the procurement process, and put out an invitation to bid. We expect interested companies to submit their letters of intent, company profiles and background for us to evaluate,” Governor Garcia said.

“We will first bid out the substructure so construction could start by end of February,” she added.

Garcia is pushing for the CICC's completion before the ASEAN Summit by shortening certain procurement processes.

Under the law, it takes about three months to bid out infrastructure projects. The governor and her consultants wanted this completed in a month.

The Megadome project, which includes the convention center, is projected to take about 10 months to be completed. The provincial government is targeting a November deadline.

Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue
Garcia said Lapu-Lapu City is now busy finalizing infrastructure plans, such as road repairs and construction of hotels.

Wanting a less crowded city for the duration of the summit, Mayor Tomas Osmeña said, “We have to tell people to go out of the city or just stay home. Don’t even go to the grocery. We have to let the police and military do their jobs.”

Mandaue City moved to get funding and approval for major sprucing up of major roads, light posts and gutters.

Mandaue City Councilor Carlo Fortuna on Tuesday asked the city’s street lighting division to replace busted street lights with halogen lamps.

He said a well-lighted convention venue would make it safe from criminals.

Fortuna, chairman of the committee on laws, said he also wanted obstructions like improvised humps and unauthorized tarpaulins and streamers removed from the United National (UN) Avenue.

He said humps that owners of establishments have placed along UN Avenue to allow their vehicles to climb the gutter towards their properties obstruct rainwater flow, causing floods in the middle of the highway.

Worn-out flags of Mandaue City’s sister cities that are on display on the road’s center island should also be replaced, he said.

UN Avenue, which is located at the foot of the Marcelo Fernan Bridge, is often used as a route for VIPs visiting the city through the Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA).

In a draft resolution that he submitted to the City Council on Tuesday, Fortuna asked Mayor Thadeo Ouano to direct government agencies involved in the city’s beautification program to look into his concerns.

Fortuna said new lamps needed to be installed along MC Briones St., Lopez Jaena St. (from the vicinity of Petron to HVG Arcade), Cebu North Road, A.S. Fortuna St. (from the junction of H. Cortes St.), M.L. Quezon Ave., H. Abellana St., H. Cortes St., Plaridel St. (from Pocherohan to Paknaan), and A. Cortes St. (from the Maguikay flyover to the first bridge).

Fortuna also wanted additional lights along A. del Rosario St. (from CIC to Mabuhay Milling), S.B. Cabahug St. (from Chowking to the Bagsakan Center in Ibabao), and Logarta Boulevard (from the vicinity of National Telecommunication Commission to the North Bus Terminal).

CwEoBwU

January 18th, 2006, 06:42 AM

So there will be a plan of a convention center at srp.

Excerpt from the same article previously posted:

He said he welcomed business tycoon Manuel Pangilinan’s plan to construct a convention center at the South Reclamation Project as an alternate should the CICC be not completed in time.

slerz

January 18th, 2006, 06:57 AM

rustyboi

January 18th, 2006, 07:17 AM

slerz

January 18th, 2006, 07:27 AM

wow, nice fireworks! walang ganyan sa toot! :hilarious
it did exceed my expectations. proud ako! :applause:

napa sad sa Ayala Rusty, na-upload na nako pero wapa lang narefresh... taod taod tingali... Ganahan sad ko tukar na sa Sugbuanon :D. Mura ba og production sa opening ceremony like sa Asian games or Sea games kay dungan sayaw ang tanan. :okay:

pero diba kita ka sa NBN bai Rusty?

rustyboi

January 18th, 2006, 07:38 AM

i went out for a while kse and when i got back it was about to end na! :bash:

CwEoBwU

January 18th, 2006, 08:06 AM

Yup, I hope this will be realized before the summit. Before, Cebu has a scarcity of Big convention centers but now hindi pa nga naipapatayo ang isa, there is another one that has the interest of building another convention structure...

we only hope that the news is telling us right. how about the other dailies, were there ever information like this being mentioned?

xXx carlos xXx

January 18th, 2006, 08:24 AM

naa ko'y quiestion... when ba mag start ang mcia terminal 2? when sad ang cmpletion date? thanks

LordCarnal

January 18th, 2006, 08:34 AM

@Sugbuanon

Bai sa Ayala expansion ba jud tung gi fence nga lot sa Ayala Mall? Nakapangutana ka sa mga workers para unsa tu?

slerz

January 18th, 2006, 12:07 PM

slerz

January 18th, 2006, 01:03 PM

pampa ingkag sa dunggan :D: http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=xsGIdbZ14Gs

kani sad ay: lamia o, bahog tae, murag mag away, waw sus lamia ana o, graaaaaaaaaabeh :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/w/Fire-works-Sa-Fuente-sa-Cebu...?v=hkESFf4PdNE&search=sinulog

MarkiiBoi

January 18th, 2006, 02:17 PM

kani sad ay: lamia o, bahog tae, murag mag away, waw sus lamia ana o, graaaaaaaaaabeh :rofl:
http://www.youtube.com/w/Fire-works-Sa-Fuente-sa-Cebu...?v=hkESFf4PdNE&search=sinulog

kanus-a man ni bai? mas nalingaw ko sa mga commentators! hehehe.

slerz

January 18th, 2006, 02:36 PM

kanus-a man ni bai? mas nalingaw ko sa mga commentators! hehehe.

wa man ko kaila ana nila, kit an rana nako sa YT... pero mas ihas pa to sila kaysa nako...:D

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http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/wp-images/invitation_microsoft_01.jpg

Arm your business for success in 2006.

Microsoft will be holding a Business Summit in Cebu. This will be held on January 25, 2006 at Waterfront Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City.

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Three 8-Hour Shifts For Convention Center

In order to finish the convention center on time, Capitol official promised that the construction works will start as soon as the awarding of the bidder to construct the building is done. Bidding is now underway and the awarding is expected to take place next month.

The proposed Cebu International Convention Center is the phase one of the Cebu Megadome project that the province will undertake. The original design of the project was retained, however the seating capacity of the sports stadium was reduced to allocate more space to the convention facilities, from 16,000 seats to 13,000 seats. The multi-use structure will be the future venue for big events such as concerts, sports activities, exhibitions, among others.

The convention center will be the main venue to this year’s 12th ASEAN Summit that Cebu will host. The annual summit is a gathering of heads of state of the ASEAN-member countries. Over 1,000 delegates from 10 countries are expected to come for the summit. Alongside the ASEAN Summit is the 2nd East Asian Summit which gathers the 10 ASEAN countries plus seven other countries, namely Australia, China, India, Japan, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand and Russia.

Actual construction of the project will start early in March and is expected end by November a few weeks before the summit will take place.

MarkiiBoi

January 18th, 2006, 02:43 PM

No news yet bai about the summit volunteer program?

MarkiiBoi

January 18th, 2006, 03:09 PM

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/456/suroy8ea.png (http://imageshack.us)

Tana! Kuyog (http://suroysugbo.cebu.gov.ph/) ta Bai!

LordCarnal

January 18th, 2006, 04:12 PM

transferred to samahan

rowell_sk

January 19th, 2006, 12:19 AM

Contracts debate threatens Capitol?s project

Should the governor still submit the contract for construction of the Cebu International Convention Center to the Provincial Board (PB)?

Vice Gov. Gregorio Sanchez Jr. said Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia might just go ahead with it without the board, but he ?personally feels? she should let the PB review the contract.

The Capitol conflict on whether contracts need prior legislative authority remains pending with the court. Garcia?s stand is that contracts for items already in the annual appropriations ordinance need not pass PB scrutiny, as provided for in the new government procurement law.

But if Sanchez has his way, he said it would be best to let this pass through the board to avoid questions that might be raised, especially by her political opponents.

Anyway, he told Sun.Star Cebu in an interview in Bantayan Island, the project already has the backing of majority of the board members.

?Contracts need (the support of a) simple majority and as presiding officer, I have an idea of the stand of the members. As far as I know, only four or five will vote against it because politics will always come into play,? said Sanchez.

In a separate interview last night, Garcia said she would rather not fuel speculations about the matter as this might cause a lot of talk and hostile feelings.

?But let this be said, I am always consistent in my actions,? she said over the phone.

She has previously entered into contracts, such as the ones for the outsourcing of medical personnel and engineering work, as well as for security and janitorial services.

However, she explained that the contract for architect Alexus Medalla will certainly be presented to the PB because this was already forwarded to the secretary?s office before the new law on government procurement was implemented.

The contract was forwarded to the board but was never scheduled for deliberation, so it was not really disapproved, just taken over by events such as the elections.

The Capitol is rushing work for the international center so this can be used in time for the Asean summit this December.

An invitation to bid has already been published for contractors for the first phase, costing P100 million. This includes the cleaning or site development and the foundation, among others.

Bids will be opened this Feb. 13, and work will start by end of Feb.

Sanchez, an engineer, is confident they can finish it by assigning three shifts of workers so construction will be done 24 hours.

The building is targeted to rise by November.

Though the original spinning disc design for a multi-use center is still being used with refinements, only the convention center portion of the building will be functional by this year, if plans are carried out without hitches.

edifice_complex3

January 19th, 2006, 02:58 AM

Just got back from Barnes & Noble and saw a copy of Conde Naste Travel Magazine wherein they featured the 700+ great hotels in the world. Only 3 Philippine hotels were included and guess what, Shangrila Mactan made it and in fact was the highest rated Philippine hotel in the survey. Shangrila got 90.5 while Shangrila Makati & The Peninsula Manila got only 80 something.
Hopefully more Philippine hotels will make it to the list. This is not impossible as the DOT has been very agressive recently to lure tourists back to PI.
Congratulations to Shangrila Mactan.

CwEoBwU

January 19th, 2006, 03:14 AM

edifice_complex3

January 19th, 2006, 03:30 AM

wow! hope the four seasons hotel will also open in cebu; it made thailand and indonesia topping the list.

Yeah. I hope, too, that more international hotel chains will open in Cebu. And hopefully the hotels will be as grand as Shangrila or even better.
Hopefully the Asean summit this coming December will be the start of it all.

rustyboi

January 19th, 2006, 07:47 AM

CwEoBwU

January 19th, 2006, 07:49 AM

are there recent pics of the on-going constructions? kung naa lang ha...

Sinjin P.

January 19th, 2006, 12:17 PM

The Construction of the Ayala Center Cebu Annex is so fast. They are putting up some walls adjacent to the street already.

sugbuanon

January 19th, 2006, 03:59 PM

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palingaw sa mata..

sugbuanon

January 19th, 2006, 04:39 PM

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mandaue city hall

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chymera00

January 19th, 2006, 06:05 PM

http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/20.jpg

Congrats to Cebu ... its another Philippine Banner!

MarkiiBoi

January 19th, 2006, 06:12 PM

^^ Wooohoooo cebu's second banner! Congrats sa `tin lahat!

Jefferyi

January 19th, 2006, 09:30 PM

Jefferyi

January 19th, 2006, 09:43 PM

drfeelgood17

January 19th, 2006, 09:48 PM

http://skyscrapercity.com/images/forumheaders/20.jpg

Congrats to Cebu ... its another Philippine Banner!

I agree - neat banner - well done guys! :applause: :applause:

KulasKusgan

January 19th, 2006, 11:14 PM

congrats mga bai... nice banner!

Askal82

January 19th, 2006, 11:17 PM

The banner is hot!! I like the way it blends.

slerz

January 20th, 2006, 02:28 AM

cool banner, Cebu is beautiful :okay:

LordCarnal

January 20th, 2006, 05:27 AM

nice banner

drfeelgood17

January 20th, 2006, 05:42 AM

^^you know what...the banner reminds me of Art Deco posters from the 30s - especially with the shadow effect of the bridge and the bold lines and pastel colours!!

LordCarnal

January 20th, 2006, 06:00 AM

The Construction of the Ayala Center Cebu Annex is so fast. They are putting up some walls adjacent to the street already.

That's actually a new Jeepney Terminal daw.. I asked one of the ACC Guards.. But maybe the reason why they are transferring the terminal is for them to expand since the article stated that the expansion will cover the existing jeepney terminal and the Marriot Parking Area.. :)

fundraiser

January 20th, 2006, 06:56 AM

naks! nice banner! :righton:

talkin bout the new terminal, heres a pic, taken yesterday from the 12th floor of the FGU building

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/terminal1.jpg

the perpetual succour hospital - medical specialty center
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/4cdb3195.jpg

lobby
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/psh02.jpg

the atrium
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/psh04.jpg

the view from ASAP COFFEE - FGU 12TH FLOOR
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/cbpfgu1.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/cbpfgu2.jpg

wornout

January 20th, 2006, 07:06 AM

hi peeps. Congrats!!! hey...is it true that Convergys(world's largest outsourcing company) is building an expansion site in the Asiatown IT Park?

slerz

January 20th, 2006, 07:11 AM

^^you know what...the banner reminds me of Art Deco posters from the 30s - especially with the shadow effect of the bridge and the bold lines and pastel colours!!

what is that Deco posters? I wanna see it :D

CwEoBwU

January 20th, 2006, 07:14 AM

CwEoBwU

January 20th, 2006, 08:43 AM

ASEAN Summit preparation
'Hide Mandaue shanties from view'
Published: 20 January 2006

by Doris C. Bongcac

The regional chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways yesterday proposed to hide Mandaue City's "eyesores" from the view of visiting ASEAN delegates and guests with huge tarpaulins as part of efforts to make a good show during the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit in December.

DPWH regional director Roberto Lala said urban poor families squatting under the bridges that connect Mactan Island to Cebu mainland may also pose a threat to the security of the ASEAN leaders who will be in Mandaue for the summit.

The practice of covering the view of rows of squatters was first implemented by former first lady Imelda Romualdez-Marcos during the martial law years. It was recently copied by the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA). With huge painted plywoods, MMDA crew covered the "unsightly shanties" erected along major roads in Paranaque and Pasay cities.

Bad roads, dimly-lighted streets and the need to relocate urban poor families squatting along the Cebu North Road were among the concerns raised by Lala and members of the Mandaue City Asean Summit Task Force in a meeting yesterday.

Mandaue Mayor Thadeo Ouano said the city government may opt to relocate the squatters if time and government resources would permit.

"But if dili namo mahimo(we can't make it), we will have to resort to your suggestion nga tapalan na lang aron dili makita ang mga(to cover the view of) squatters," Ouano told Lala.

The task force said it would focus on the beautification of the Cebu North Road and Ouano Avenue, which leads to the Cebu International Convention Center - the proposed summit venue -at the Mandaue Reclamation Area.

Lala said owners of dilapidated establishments must renovate their facades to make them presentable.

City Administrator Serafin Blanco said government-owned lots in barangays Paknaan and Canduman may be used as relocation sites.

Lala said provisions of the building code could be used as basis to facelift dilapidated buildings as part of its architectural presentability.

"If dili sila madala ug istorya (if they can't be persuaded) we will have to apply the law and have their buildings demolished because it is in the building code," he said.

Lala told the mayor that the affected families should be informed beforehand becuase there was a possibility that they might resist.

Rogelio Oracoy, the DPWH district engineer said, vulcanizing shops and food vendors along MC Briones St., Dela Motana St., Hernan Cortes Avenue and AC Cortes Avenue would also be affected. Lechon vendors located in front of Prince Warehouse Club also needed to be moved somewhere else.

Lala said demolition notices would be issued to owners of the illegal establishments, citing their encroachment into the sidewalks as grounds.

Mayor Ouano said "spaghetti wires" were also his concern. Lala said a separate meeting would have to be called with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to address the concern.

Blanco said talks are in progress on the need to bundle electric and telephone wires. Other proposals that were raised included the need to improve the landscape of the center island of UN Avenue located leading to the Marcelo Fernan bridge.

Dilapidated electric posts would be painted over while decorative lights would be set up in major roads.

Mayor Ouano said funding for the improvements could be taken from realignments or be included in supplemental budgets that were yet to be passed.

Lala said his office was also without funding for the infrastructure improvement. "I will have to put in writing all the proposals and submit it to our national office for funding."

The meeting was also attended by Presidential Assistant for the Visayas Manuel Guanzon and city hall department heads.

CwEoBwU

January 20th, 2006, 08:50 AM

18 contractors qualify
to bid for Megadome
Published: 20 January 2006

by Dale G. Israel

Eighteen contractors are qualified to bid for the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), Cebu Vice Gov. Gregorio Sanchez yesterday said.

Among them is Cebu-based TWG Construction.

The project's work schedule, which Sanchez himself prepared, indicated that processes - from procurement to the actual construction - were still on schedule.

A pre-bid conference is expected on February 1.

Proposals of the contractors will be evaluated and ranked from January 24 to Febuary 28.

Signing of the contract with the winning contractor is expected on March 1.

Construction will start after the notice to proceed with the project is issued in March. It will run until November 6, the self-imposed deadline by Capitol for the project's completion.

By August 30, the interior works of the CICC shall have been started. The facility will be ready for occupancy by December 6.

As this developed, Vice Governor Sanchez voiced out his concern over board members who had expressed their opposition to the project.

He said he wanted them to have an "open mind."

Sanchez, the board's presiding officer, said he would be open for a meeting with Provincial Board Members Estrella Yapha and Victoria Corominas and the rest of the board members to appraise them of the development of the project.

He assured them that Capitol would not be using for CICC the budget for social services.

Yapha and Corominas have insisted Capitol must prioritize social services and the provincial hospitals before undertaking a multi-million project.

Sanchez, for his part, said that with the coming of the investors after the facility is finished, income generated would be used to augment Capitol's financial need for social services.

Jefferyi

January 20th, 2006, 08:53 AM

If those wheelchairs weren't in that Perpetual Succor pix, I wouldn't have known it was a hospital at all.

CwEoBwU

January 20th, 2006, 08:53 AM

dili mo bid ang cebu forumers?

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 09:07 AM

Whoever might wanna bid, click HERE (http://www.cebu.gov.ph/links/profile/news_item.asp?NewsID=81) :D

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 09:30 AM

City to sell tourism sites to ASEAN journalists
Heads of state won't sell Cebu, the media
would, says Mayor Osmeña
Published: 20 January 2006

by Irene R. Sino Cruz

Foreign journalists covering the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in December would be pampered and feted by the Cebu City government, Mayor Tomas Osmeña has said.

Osmeña said the city plans to come up with a program that would take advantage of the presence of foreign journalists - particularly those coming from Cebu's priority tourist markets - to promote Cebu as a tourist destination.

He said the city would spend millions of pesos for a program designed to take care of the foreign journalists.

"We would spend millions for that alone but hopefully the publicity generated will help increase our access to the target markets," Osmeña said. The mayor said it makes good sense to take care of the foreign media since these are the ones who could help promote Cebu.

"The presidents would not help us promote (Cebu) but the media would. Let the national government take care of the heads of state. We will have a program to take care of the media," Osmeña explained.

The city would determine the requirements of the foreign media, whether providing information or entertainment, he said.

"We will get Sunflower for three days and there will be entertainment for the media. We can arrange their golf games and island hopping. We will sell beaches," Osmeña said.

The city government would be selling Cebu as a whole, he said.

"If they want an investment briefing, we would do that," Osmeña said.

The mayor said he recalled that nobody took care of the foreign journalists travelling with the heads of state during the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia last December.

Aside from the 12th ASEAN Summit, Cebu will also host the 2nd East Asia Summit. The First East Asia summit was a productive exchange of views on regional and international political and economic issues as well as on the challenges facing the region and the world.

The heads of state of ASEAN member nations, Australia, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of India, Japan, the Republic of Korea and New Zealand participated in both summits.

The ASEAN has become an important player in the global economy with its total trade exceeding US$1 trillion and total exports increasing by 20.69 percent, from US$456.71 billion in 2003 to US$551.19 billion in 2004.

As part of Cebu City government's "cosmetic" efforts to prepare the city for the Summit, graffitis will be removed, and road island beautified with flowering plants, as Malaysia did last December.

slerz

January 20th, 2006, 09:51 AM

naghinay hinay na, naghinay hinay nag ka bisis ang Sugbo, yesterday I saw new lamp post were installed along N Bacalso avenue bisag dili maabot ang mga delegates didto... daghan raba jud kaayo ma bag o karong umaabot adlaw og mga buwan... di nako ka huwat...:D

SEA Games opening ceremony... just wanna share coz it will make us proud... karon lng ni nako nakit an :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=OW05cm0vHiU

http://www.youtube.com/watch.php?v=dRNVqjbThVY

sugbuanon

January 20th, 2006, 12:24 PM

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7535/img008318eg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

wala lang.. praktis2 lang ug picture2.. :D

P MARL

January 20th, 2006, 01:44 PM

fights ang pic bai !! mura mag profi !! :)

CwEoBwU

January 20th, 2006, 01:53 PM

gipulihan na ang table 7 sa cafe havana? sayang uy lami ra ba kaayo to ila baked oysters...

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 02:09 PM

^^ wala man cguro. the last time i checked 'twas still table 7, beside is cafe havana.

Sinjin P.

January 20th, 2006, 03:15 PM

^May tama ka!

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 03:22 PM

nag tama jud ko bai! hehe :D

sugbuanon

January 20th, 2006, 03:37 PM

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/2584/dscn30138om.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/8775/dscn30168vi.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/3992/dscn30071jg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5928/dscn30089go.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/9427/dscn30106nk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

blue reef resort

http://img513.imageshack.us/img513/5533/dscn30172ks.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

ocean pearl resort

cheap resorts in mactan

Sinjin P.

January 20th, 2006, 03:46 PM

^ I didn't know that those resorts existed. But, they look nice in the pictures though. ;)

Sinjin P.

January 20th, 2006, 03:49 PM

That's actually a new Jeepney Terminal daw.. I asked one of the ACC Guards.. But maybe the reason why they are transferring the terminal is for them to expand since the article stated that the expansion will cover the existing jeepney terminal and the Marriot Parking Area.. :)

If I were Cebu Holdings, Inc., I'd place the Jeepney Terminal on the lot beside HSBC. The whole lot adjacent to ACC and the Parking Area of Marriott Hotel would be the mall itself. And there would be an elevated walkway that would connect the mall and the jeepney terminal across the street. LOL, how ambitious of me.

sugbuanon

January 20th, 2006, 03:50 PM

btw both resorts are just right beside each other.. entrance fee is only P50.. the last time i was in ocean pearl was last summer.. "oki pud didto oi"

Sinjin P.

January 20th, 2006, 03:56 PM

slimer

January 20th, 2006, 04:41 PM

hey guys! ako lang gi-imagine if mahuman na ang crown regency sa fuente.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2633/uptown25dh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

paulkrps

January 20th, 2006, 04:59 PM

wow, cebu is definitely the tops!

rowell_sk

January 20th, 2006, 06:43 PM

I went to Blue Reef thrice na! I don't if their hotel is already finished.

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 07:10 PM

hey guys! ako lang gi-imagine if mahuman na ang crown regency sa fuente.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2633/uptown25dh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:eek2: nice work bai. how did you do that? :D

rowell_sk

January 20th, 2006, 07:13 PM

Looking for the "Cebu brand"

By Mila C. Espina

Our stakeholders are relentlessly pursuing the best promotional tool to market Cebu. DOT Secretary Joseph "Ace" Durano has defined the Philippines as the "resort and heritage" destination. (a follow-up of WOW Philippines, Biyahe Tayo!) Will another jingle follow?

Cebu's aggressive selling strategy is to come up with the best slogan with more specific thrusts. The Cebu Visitors Convention Bureau (CVCB) will work on gathering as many keyplayers to collate their bright ideas and make these a common vision. The Cebu Business Month 2005 Chair Francis Monera informed CVCB of how the business group met to discuss a concept and appropriated some P500 million for this project. DOT 7 Director Dawnie Roa welcomes any program which will depict Cebu?s resort resources as well as heritage landmarks and festivals. Meanwhile, Governor Gwen Garcia is passionately coordinating the January "Suroy-Suroy" Sa Sugbu.

Philippine tourism in Taipeh

Tourism Asec Edu Jarque was in Cebu to introduce Hsiang Ma-Chen, Ms. Tourism Philippines and Brian Chou, Mr. Philippines Tourism, celebrity endorsers of Philippine Tourism in Taiwan and 10 raffle winners for an all-exclusive free trip to Cebu. This pre-Chinese New Year Tour sponsored by Chua Lien Travel is one of many projects organized by Taipeh to increase tourism arrivals in the Philippines.

More happenings

Congratulations to Mr. Stan Combs, the newly inducted president of American Chamber-Cebu. Dr. Miguel and Teresita (YBUD) Mancao celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the Pacific Ballroom, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel. My alma mater East-West Center announced that 2005 registered the highest enrolment in 30 years. Governor Gwen Garcia tendered a dinner for Honorable Linda Lingli, Governor, State of Hawaii.

* * *

The Year of the Dog

How would business look in 2006? Real Estate broker Gerry B. Yangyang of Cebu Realty and Brokerage thinks real estate is picking up! Will travel and tourism bloom? Yes, definitely, observed DOT-7 Director Dawnie Roa, DOT-Usec Phineas Alburo and Xabi Aboitiz and DFA Usec Francisco Benedicto ?Food industry will continue to lead,? said Zelia Borromeo, Aissa de la Cruz, and Julita and Grace Urbina. ?Women will still go for fashion and glitters!? added Philip Rodriguez and Joy Bernales. Local entertainers will get ?more breaks!? Rene Mercado is hoping Maria Donna will hit the Visayan recording circle the way Yoyoy Villame did it before conquering the national market. And will Jimmy Marquez, the lone Cebuano finalist, get the 2005 Star in a Million? Text SIAM (space) JIMMY (2331-Globe ; 231-Smart) and get him there!

Call centers will even expand but will our applicants speak better English? CHED 7 RD Dr. Enrique Grecia insists that ?English has always been our priority!? But, wait, Wilson and Melanie Ng, Boni Belen, Mali Bigornia, Lito Fruelda, Jay Aldeguer, Ver de la Cerna and KC de la Calzada also believe the ?IT mania? will continue to boost the economy. Ted Locson hopes to see better chances for the small medium industry. And Francis Monera, the silent worker? CCCI remembers him as the guy who did a proactive financial analysis of CCCI?s logistics years ago (which Joe Ng and Caloy Co successfully implemented) and who was the 2005 Cebu Business Month Chair who rallied committee chairpersons and members to give CCCI the biggest income so far! He has served CCCI as trustee and vice-president and merged his corporate skills with business and community service effectively.

We thank Robert Go for making CCCI visible here and abroad, and his endless and admirable effort to give his time to accelerate business. Cebu sees him moving on to a new realm of leadership in the national scene, like the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and in the global network, perhaps, and encourage his peers in Cebu to carry on and do their share this time in making CCCI the genuine engine of business growth. We hope Robert makes the priceless and the best decision in his life that will make his family and the community proud of him! This will be his glorious trophy!

rowell_sk

January 20th, 2006, 07:22 PM

Montebello pictures

Landscaped Grounds
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Images-g298460-d478467-b1101905S-Landscaped_Grounds-Montebello_Villa_Hotel-Cebu_City_Cebu_Visayas.jpg

Montebello Pool
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Images-g298460-d478467-b1101906S-Montebello_Pool-Montebello_Villa_Hotel-Cebu_City_Cebu_Visayas.jpg

Garden Bridge
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Images-g298460-d478467-b1101924S-Garden_Bridge-Montebello_Villa_Hotel-Cebu_City_Cebu_Visayas.jpg

Montebello Gardens
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Images-g298460-d478467-b1101925S-Montebello_Gardens-Montebello_Villa_Hotel-Cebu_City_Cebu_Visayas.jpg

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 07:32 PM

^^ where is montebello bai?

rowell_sk

January 20th, 2006, 07:41 PM

at the back of Gaisano Country Mall.

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 07:44 PM

^^ ah ok. i never knew there's something like that in banilad. lamats.

MarkiiBoi

January 20th, 2006, 07:56 PM

I'm really excited for these developments as the Camotes Cebu airport which can accomodade chartered planes was inagurated by Gov. Gwen Garcia today. More tourists, jobs and businesses for Camotes Cebu...

Airstrip opened in Camotes town

The Freeman 01/21/2006

A five-hectare airstrip in San Francisco town, Camotes Island, was formally opened yesterday with the hopes that it will contribute to the economic development of the island municipality and promote tourism.

Speaking during the blessing and inauguration of the airstrip, Governor Gwen Garcia said the operation of the facility will open chances for new investments and development of the island.

Garcia, a member of the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority, said transportation is a problem affecting many municipalities.

Mactan Airport general manager Adelberto Yap said that the airstrip will be maintained and operated by MCIAA as provided for in Section 3 of Republic Act 6958. It released an initial amount of P5 million for the construction of the airstrip.

San Francisco Mayor Alfredo Arquillano Jr. said they are now preparing for the needs of visitors with the operation of the airstrip.

normandb

January 20th, 2006, 09:17 PM

sugbuanon

January 20th, 2006, 09:24 PM

^^ but only in some areas in the metro..

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 12:33 AM

I thought there is no shantties in cebu.

whoa, what do you think of Cebu, a city in Japan? :D
Their are more shanties here in Cebu than any other cities in VisMin area and a big percent who owns those shanties are the Badjaos and migrants specially @ the foot of the 1st Mandaue Mactan Bridge. Cebu is still apart of the Philippines under those sht politicians that's why we can still see the result of what they have done but nevertheless Cebuanos are doing their best to slowly eliminate those mess that our corrupt government officials have done and the optimism and dedication of Cebuanos to attain progress is what made you think that Cebu has zero shanties... Right now shanties are still visible in diffrent areas here in Cebu but if this positive trend of Cebu's economy that is happening right now will slowly flow continuously, that perception of yours will be possible years from now. I hope and I pray ;)

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 12:36 AM

hey guys! ako lang gi-imagine if mahuman na ang crown regency sa fuente.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2633/uptown25dh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

nindota gud nimog imagination bai... hinaya sad motubo anang nga 40 oi, kung pwede lang magikon...:D

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 04:43 AM

hey guys! ako lang gi-imagine if mahuman na ang crown regency sa fuente.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2633/uptown25dh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

:applause:

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 04:45 AM

whoa, what do you think of Cebu, a city in Japan? :D
Their are more shanties here in Cebu than any other cities in VisMin area and a big percent who owns those shanties are the Badjaos and migrants specially @ the foot of the 1st Mandaue Mactan Bridge. Cebu is still apart of the Philippines under those sht politicians that's why we can still see the result of what they have done but nevertheless Cebuanos are doing their best to slowly eliminate those mess that our corrupt government officials have done and the optimism and dedication of Cebuanos to attain progress is what made you think that Cebu has zero shanties... Right now shanties are still visible in diffrent areas here in Cebu but if this positive trend of Cebu's economy that is happening right now will slowly flow continuously, that perception of yours will be possible years from now. I hope and I pray ;)

I hope the tarpaulins that they will place to cover the shanties would be ala "Cebu in a Carousel".

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 05:09 AM

editing double post.

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 05:12 AM

I thought Teddy Ouano would develop Paradise Island and build a condo there for the urban poor? He even said that this project will be finished before the summit..

whoa, what do you think of Cebu, a city in Japan? :D
Their are more shanties here in Cebu than any other cities in VisMin area and a big percent who owns those shanties are the Badjaos and migrants specially @ the foot of the 1st Mandaue Mactan Bridge. Cebu is still apart of the Philippines under those sht politicians that's why we can still see the result of what they have done but nevertheless Cebuanos are doing their best to slowly eliminate those mess that our corrupt government officials have done and the optimism and dedication of Cebuanos to attain progress is what made you think that Cebu has zero shanties... Right now shanties are still visible in diffrent areas here in Cebu but if this positive trend of Cebu's economy that is happening right now will slowly flow continuously, that perception of yours will be possible years from now. I hope and I pray ;)

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 05:24 AM

If I were Cebu Holdings, Inc., I'd place the Jeepney Terminal on the lot beside HSBC. The whole lot adjacent to ACC and the Parking Area of Marriott Hotel would be the mall itself. And there would be an elevated walkway that would connect the mall and the jeepney terminal across the street. LOL, how ambitious of me.

This is more ambitious.....

They should put a circumferential monorail at the CBP, The said monorail will also cross CBP and connect with Ayala Center and pass by other establishments and hotels (in CBP).. CHI should also coordinate with SM City so that another monorail linking SM City and Ayala will be built.. :)

As for the jeepney terminal, maybe they can put it back to where it originally stood, beside the driving range.. :)

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 05:37 AM

^Correct. But putting it there would give the shoppers a disconvenience especially if it rains... (Kailangan pa silang mulabang, layo kaayo silag lakwan, etc. :D )

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 05:39 AM

^^ where is montebello bai?

Atbang ra na sa imong gitabahuan bai.. Hahaha..

It's nice to know that the lot occupied by Gaisano Country Mall was once a Vineyard..! There once was a winery here in Cebu..

Imagine, Montebello Villa Hotel with a vast vineyard in front ot it; looks more like a Spanish countryside villa.. :)

_zner_

January 21st, 2006, 06:54 AM

hows the megadome?

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 06:56 AM

I hope the tarpaulins that they will place to cover the shanties would be ala "Cebu in a Carousel".

you mean ingon ani nga tarpaulins? nindot sad...
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/1690/cebuinacarousel7nd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 07:34 AM

^^

Nindot baya tung Cebu Carousel Slerz...

Out of Topic:
Wanna buy a 39-megapixels digicam? hehehe........ http://www.dailytech.com/article.aspx?newsid=270
http://images.dailytech.com/nimage/203_large_H2D-39.jpg

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 07:39 AM

ah grabe na gud ana... 39? mura lagi na'g vedeocam

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 08:10 AM

@Arnold: Yeah, it will surely promote Cebu's Tourism

CwEoBwU

January 21st, 2006, 08:11 AM

whoa, what do you think of Cebu, a city in Japan? :D
Their are more shanties here in Cebu than any other cities in VisMin area and economy that is happening right now will slowly flow continuously, that perception of yours will be possible years from now. I hope and I pray ;)

hey, japan is not exempted of shanty-like houses; theirs are made of vinyl tents. there are a lot of homeless people in many parts of metro tokyo and other cities and they are mostly scattered in parks.

our people in the philippines are fortunate because we are blessed with a warm tropical climate. as of this writing, it is snowing heavily in tokyo and hardly one can imagine how japan's homeless can withstand the winter's chill.

makeshift houses are common wherever you may be on earth. we cannot deny that there are lazy people in this world, thus they live 'proportionally' to the kind of hardwork they exert. nonetheless, there is a percentage of really the less fortunate though...

unless we are in nirvana...

CwEoBwU

January 21st, 2006, 08:15 AM

I thought there is no shantties in cebu.

big cities are refuge centers so we cannot expect everyone living comfortably. in third world countries, the bigger the city is, the more squatters, shanties, what else do we call them, there will certainly be.

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 08:18 AM

^^so you mean, Cebu is already big? :)

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 08:18 AM

IMO, shanties are okay if they are uniform and they look neat. I want future shanties to become nipa huts to represent our culture. :D

CwEoBwU

January 21st, 2006, 08:27 AM

I hope the tarpaulins that they will place to cover the shanties would be ala "Cebu in a Carousel".

it is sick, pathetic, crazy! if they can't relocate them, why hide? it is the best time to give them another place to live rather than just temporarily hide them there and forever they will multiply like bacteria.

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 08:33 AM

^ I heard in the news that the covering/hiding thing is just AN ALTERNATIVE. They will try to relocate them to Canduman Mandaue City..

As of now, I still can't imagine how neat the area will look like with those slums gone. :)

CwEoBwU

January 21st, 2006, 08:36 AM

^^so you mean, Cebu is already big? :)

i believe so. cebu has what it takes to be also called a big city.

c0kelitr0

January 21st, 2006, 09:06 AM

^^ big in what terms??

richard fischer

January 21st, 2006, 09:18 AM

IMO, shanties are okay if they are uniform and they look neat. I want future shanties to become nipa huts to represent our culture. :D

very good idea. give them a desent home with potable water and garbage disposal to keep them healthy. that topped with philippine traditional architecture and work for the supporting head of family and crime will be phased out. then everyone will be happy !

tigidig14

January 21st, 2006, 09:38 AM

one problem, fire, it'll devour it w/in a sec

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 09:38 AM

^^ that will only happen if any one of us here at ssc will run for president, or city mayor the least... :D :D :D

tigidig14

January 21st, 2006, 09:39 AM

^^ big in what terms??
sa sariling pang ari

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 09:53 AM

^^your cock?

yup, big interms of what? road networks? investments? pouplation? density?
coz I havent been to tose big cities yet that is equal to Cebu's size interms of everything...

tigidig14

January 21st, 2006, 10:22 AM

^:lol:

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 10:47 AM

For the Carolinians out there, www.carolinianonline.tk

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 11:24 AM

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8743/img04260zm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

unsa gani name ani na building?

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/8195/img04346pc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2930/img04381kk.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/2503/img04390fb.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sheraton hotel

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 11:40 AM

^^

If they will open the Sharton Hotel in time for the ASEAN Summit, then it can solve Cebu's "Presidential Suites" problem.. It has lots of rooms and space for 14 presidential suites... :) Also, it's just a road straight ahead to the CICC or the Waterfront Hotel.. :)

Went also to this hotel last week, I saw some workers landscaping its gardens. So they have not really abandoned it yet!

@sugbuanon

That's CIFC building... Naa koy story ana.. My lola inquired if its hot inside the building because it doesn't have windows like the Jelousy Windows that can be found at home..

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 11:47 AM

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/4316/img04290rw.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/1866/img04272zc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7478/img04281hn.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7158/img04305qe.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8927/img04317fc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/4397/img04323pc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/6180/img04367jf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 11:48 AM

salamat bai arnold.. i always forget the name of that building.. :D

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 11:52 AM

Bai sugbuanon

Can you still remember the first SM in Cebu which was located in Centerpoint Hotel (Luym Building)?

Though they only sold shoes but I was already proud during that time that the shoe box already carried the logo of SM.. hehehehehe

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 11:59 AM

maybe i was still in the "itlog" of my father during that time bai arnold.. hehe

i went to SM this afternoon to buy a book in national bookstore.. it took me more than 30 min. to find the store.. hehe "upto now masaag gihapon ko sulod sa SM"

KulasKusgan

January 21st, 2006, 12:09 PM

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unsa gani name ani na building?

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sheraton hotel

:eek2: di pud papildi ang cebu. murag mogukod sa ubang ciudad sa SEA.

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 12:10 PM

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GO MANNY... sige kulataha.. kulataha pa jud!!!

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 12:11 PM

^^

Go Morales, hehehe.. Joke.. :)

LordCarnal

January 21st, 2006, 12:14 PM

c0kelitr0

January 21st, 2006, 12:20 PM

sa sariling pang ari

soooo...cebu is that big huh? :runaway:

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 12:25 PM

"dako ra sad kayo ang SM.." that's really my problem everytime i go to SM alone.. i always find it hard to navigate myself inside the mall.. "panagsa ra sad gud ko adto sa SM dili preho sa ayala na almost everyday makasulod jud ko"

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d138/martiano/My%20Cebu/pacem1tf.gif

GO MANNY... sige kulataha.. kulataha pa jud!!!

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 12:27 PM

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unya kasakay namo ani? ako kasakay na! hehehehe. pait ning bata pa ta. hhehe ::D :D :D

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 12:28 PM

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unsa gani name ani na building?

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bitaw kanang buidinga ba nganindot kilid sa SM, perme sad nako kalimtan ang ngan... luoya buildinga oi, gwapa man unta...hehe

sus salamat jud Marvs kay imong gibalik ang dignidad sa SM kay honestly para nako ang SM nag kaanam nag ka cheap kay nalat an nas Ayala... nindot man diay gihapon ang SM Cebu, ang pinaka sosyal nga SM sa Visayas area :okay:?

"dako ra sad kayo ang SM.." that's really my problem everytime i go to SM alone.. i always find it hard to navigate myself inside the mall.. "panagsa ra sad gud ko adto sa SM dili preho sa ayala na almost everyday makasulod jud ko"

bitaw Marvs mao sad na akong sentemento about sa SM, kapoy kaayo suroyan sa kadako, before ka maka abot sa pikas bahin sakitan na og tiil :D

sugbuanon

January 21st, 2006, 12:37 PM

:eek2: di pud papildi ang cebu. murag mogukod sa ubang ciudad sa SEA.

magginukdanay nata ani.. mayta magdungan ang cebu ug davao para alegre ang ginukdanay.. :D

c0kelitr0

January 21st, 2006, 12:45 PM

^^ murag nabiyaan na ang davao sa cebu uy. kung ikumpara nimo ang cebu ron sa davao, mas progressive ang cebu kayo in all aspects.

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 12:50 PM

^^but the term is not nabyaan, Davao is still fast tracking but dako lang ang gap tingali and Davao compare sa Cebu

c0kelitr0

January 21st, 2006, 12:54 PM

^^ dako ang gap and it's getting wider that's why imo, nabiyaan na sya :D

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 12:56 PM

^^aw ambot lang, wapa man sad gud ko kaadto sa Davao so I can't tell :)

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 01:02 PM

^^ its because cebu has already gained the momentum after fast-forwarding from the slump of the '97 asian crisis. davao on the other hand has just played its game so it is just warming up. its like a marathon, there is always a leader of the pack, which is cebu, while others are trailing in its behind, which are davao et al. what's important is that all of them are moving towards the same goal - prosperity.

''sa binisaya pa bai, kita nag-una, sila nabiyaan. [hehehe mao ra d i ghapun! :D :D :D] "

KulasKusgan

January 21st, 2006, 01:03 PM

true. davao is growing but not as fast as cebu.

tama coke, the gap is getting wider...mao, nabiyaan na.

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 01:04 PM

ga toyok toyok ra diay ta ani :lol:

kaw sleepwalker, humble raba kaayo ka :)

KulasKusgan

January 21st, 2006, 01:06 PM

id be happier to see cebu one day ma-level sa pattaya or penang. which i think hapit na.

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 01:08 PM

pero wa tay biyaay dri, lets be one Cebu and Davao :okay:... Ang byaan nato katong mga hambogero :ohno:

_ _ _ _ _ _
btw OT here
After sa fight ni Manny tan aw nya ta ninyo ugma sa Search for a Star in a Million grand finals.

si Jimmy kay taga Cebu
si Tata kay taga Iloilo
si (nakalimot kos ngan :D) taga TFC

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 01:12 PM

pero wa tay biyaay dri, lets be one Cebu and Davao :okay:... Ang byaan nato katong mga hambogero :ohno:

and mga *toot* ug ang mga *kuan*? pasagdi to sila bai! :D :D :D

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 01:13 PM

and mga *toot* ug ang mga *kuan*? pasagdi to sila bai! :D :D :D
bitaw, di raba to sila mga pinoy...hehe

c0kelitr0

January 21st, 2006, 01:14 PM

asa na man diay paduong kun dili sa kauswagan! :D pero syempre naglaom man pud ko nga molambo jud pag-ayo ang davao just like cebu today.

KulasKusgan

January 21st, 2006, 01:14 PM

ga toyok toyok ra diay ta ani :lol:

kaw sleepwalker, humble raba kaayo ka :)

kay wa man tay ikapang-hambog. kay kung naa pa, numero uno pud kong hambogero. atik lang. :jk:

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 01:15 PM

si Jimmy kay taga Cebu
si Tata kay taga Iloilo
si Kris taga TFC

:D :D

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 01:18 PM

kay wa man tay ikapang-hambog. kay kung naa pa, numero uno pud kong hambogero. atik lang. :jk:

mao ba? kato man ganing uban nga asta momho ipang hambog man gani and I think Davao has more than one cup of rice :D
pero di kita pipilitin, that's why I like Davao...:D

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aw Kris diay...hehe

nindot diay ni tan awn ugma noh bisag mag bagyo pa? hehe

fundraiser

January 21st, 2006, 03:02 PM

kay wa man tay ikapang-hambog. kay kung naa pa, numero uno pud kong hambogero. atik lang. :jk:

uys ikaw gyud! ako gani bisan dili taga davao i could easily brag about ur place. ur place is nice! davao has a VERY big potential, plenty of space for development. land is cheap and resources are plenty. and probably the cleanest metro in the philippines.

and i agree with bai slerz nga ang uban bisan momho ipanghambog, labaw na katong mga taga *toot* hehehe, eh davao mura gani nig usa ka ricecooker naghilomhilom ra

i was surfing other threads here at ssc and i found out that cebu has a very big responsibility with the other cities of visayas and mindanao, because they are making cebu as a model for development like IT/BPO and call center. even private organizations like the cebu visitors and conventions bureau (CVCB) is being replicated in other cities.

slimer

January 21st, 2006, 03:49 PM

:eek2: nice work bai. how did you do that? :D

Naa may 3D soft ako migo nya practice sad ko nya mao na ako gihimo.
kung gusto ka magpa-design building ingna lang ko hehehe... joke...

slerz

January 21st, 2006, 04:26 PM

uys ikaw gyud! ako gani bisan dili taga davao i could easily brag about ur place. ur place is nice! davao has a VERY big potential, plenty of space for development. land is cheap and resources are plenty. and probably the cleanest metro in the philippines.

and i agree with bai slerz nga ang uban bisan momho ipanghambog, labaw na katong mga taga *toot* hehehe, eh davao mura gani nig usa ka ricecooker naghilomhilom ra

i was surfing other threads here at ssc and i found out that cebu has a very big responsibility with the other cities of visayas and mindanao, because they are making cebu as a model for development like IT/BPO and call center. even private organizations like the cebu visitors and conventions bureau (CVCB) is being replicated in other cities.

In CDO, there is a slogan there, "IF CEBU CAN DO IT, WHY NOT CAGAYAN DE ORO?"...
that's the spirit :applause: let's all be one ;)

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 04:30 PM

^^ really? that's cool! its good to know that they are trying to emulate us. which goes to show that we are indeed a model for development.our success could be their success too! :okay:

from the bacolod thread:

"Ms. Sigue said they hope to duplicate the success of Cebu in attracting call centers, other business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, and other information technology (IT) investments.

"Cebu is so immense. In 2000, the mayor of Cebu held an IT summit. Now, they have more than 20 call center companies. Even the Philippine Economic Zone Authority realized that there is a big thing happening in Cebu," she said. "

fundraiser

January 21st, 2006, 05:05 PM

i just hope cebu can continue to inspire other cities. cebu doesnt have any natural resources but in spite of this condition it was able to develop itself and diversify its economy. in short, make the most of what you have, sa cebu walang natural resources pero maganda ang foundation ng services, commerce and export, pati manpower and tourism. this is the strength of cebu. these strengths ang dapat i develop ng other cities total they have the natural resources naman. with this, there will be hundreds of cebus. i remember during the late 80's and early 90's, rattan furniture was very in demand, all of this furniture are being exported from cebu pero not a single rattan daw is growing in cebu island (dunno how true).

other tidbits: the concept of the timex indiglo watch which became a global hit, yung may blue hue when you press a button was developed and conceptualized by engineers and analysts at the mactan facility pala. ive read it somewhere, dugay na.

these stories (or facts if i may say) are some of the hundreds of innovations from cebu, reflecting how dynamic our local economy is.

Sinjin P.

January 21st, 2006, 05:10 PM

For the last time,

For the Carolinians, please visit www.carolinianonline.tk
Even non-Carolinians may join.

^^ In the LIFE section, There's a subforum "PHILIPPINES" and I premade a "CEBU THREAD". If the Philippines Section would be very active, I will eventually separate it.

:)

richard fischer

January 21st, 2006, 07:54 PM

one problem, fire, it'll devour it w/in a sec

you are right, didn´t think of that.
well, guess nipa huts are made for the country side and not for cities......

richard fischer

January 21st, 2006, 08:00 PM

Airstrip opened in Camotes town

The Freeman 01/21/2006

A five-hectare airstrip in San Francisco town, Camotes Island, was formally opened yesterday with the hopes that it will contribute to the economic development of the island municipality and promote tourism.

Speaking during the blessing and inauguration of the airstrip, Governor Gwen Garcia said the operation of the facility will open chances for new investments and development of the island.

Garcia, a member of the Mactan Cebu International Airport Authority, said transportation is a problem affecting many municipalities.

Mactan Airport general manager Adelberto Yap said that the airstrip will be maintained and operated by MCIAA as provided for in Section 3 of Republic Act 6958. It released an initial amount of P5 million for the construction of the airstrip.

San Francisco Mayor Alfredo Arquillano Jr. said they are now preparing for the needs of visitors with the operation of the airstrip.

any pics of that airstrip in any papers or so ?

MarkiiBoi

January 21st, 2006, 09:07 PM

any pics of that airstrip in any papers or so ?

http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/1572/adc91tm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this is the only one that i found. :D

rowell_sk

January 21st, 2006, 11:07 PM

rowell_sk

January 21st, 2006, 11:55 PM

Metro Cebu water found contaminated with E-coli
By Wenna Berondo
The Philippine Star 01/22/2006

CEBU CITY ? Metro Cebu is not only running out of water, it is also facing a more serious problem ? water contamination.

Rebecca Husayan, of the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) water quality control division, said one of the most alarming problems confronting them is the mutation of coliform and contamination of their water system with E-coli.

According to her, water samples they have taken from congested areas of Metro Cebu tested positive for coliform, which poses danger to health. On the other hand, water from all areas here also carries E-coli bacteria.

"Coliform is mutating in our water system. It cannot be killed. E-coli is also found in our water, which is very alarming," Husayan added.

"The MCWD is fighting a losing battle," she added.

However, Husayan said the results of the tests of the water samples are not yet validated, as they need further study that would entail a long period of time.

With the presence of these bacteria in the water system, she said they continue to monitor the sampling areas.

Husayan was among the reactors invited to the roundtable discussion on "Clean Water Makes You Dirty," a research on water supply and sanitation behavior in Metro Cebu conducted by Daniel Bennett, a candidate for economics at Brown University in the United States.

The MCWD also increases the chlorine in the water contaminated with these bacteria and recommends to consumers to boil their drinking water.

Husayan said the need to inform the public about the contamination of Metro Cebu?s water supply is very urgent.

Meanwhile, in his presentation, Bennett said poor sanitation and dirty water cause sickness in Metro Cebu like diarrhea and cholera, which mostly afflict children.

He said water contamination is caused by the lack of proper toilet facilities and the improper dumping of household trash.

He also cited the lack of education and misalignment of incentives as reasons for the residents? behavior and lack of concern for clean water.

sugbuanon

January 22nd, 2006, 12:49 AM

Roperos: New PB ‘portrait’

There is a reported reorganization move in the Provincial Board (PB) aimed at changing the heads of some committees to make them effective working groups. It is welcome news for Cebuanos, considering that not so long ago the PB was not working in the interest of the province’s inhabitants but in accordance with the political interest of its members.

I do not know by what strange working of Divine Providence that the PB now claims to be united. United in the sense of being a politics-oriented human machine working for the interest of the people.

It is as if the maturing and matured PB members have finally come to terms with one another and are now welded into a highly focused group. This is something unique, a situation missing in the provincial leadership for many years now.

Well, not really in the sense that past provincial administrations were not able to work well because of differing political interest. Previous administrations may have been able to work together, not only for public interest but also because, in the process, their political interests were also served.

In a sense, it was a quid pro quo arrangement. Thus, personal political interest was presumed dictating their stand on issues.

In fact, it is a prevailing public observation up to the present that local and national politicians, after the elections, always forget their commitment to the public interest. Or that the elective public officials’ personal and political interest eventually dictate their decisions and stands on issues affecting the public interest, to the detriment of the collective good.

But such is the ways of human nature, and the principles of a dynamically working democracy.

In fact, if I recall correctly, the current PB’s first actuation was almost the same as the previous one—to give due notice that it was going to keep close watch on the policy decisions and plans of the governor in so far as the provincial expenditure was concerned.

When the vice governor, who belonged to another political interest, sat as PB chair, he acted as if he was overseeing the governor’s management of the province, not to help it render good service to the people but to tally “mistakes” committed.

But truth to tell, I really did not expect the current PB members to come to terms with one another. I was expecting that throughout Gov. Gwen Garcia’s term, a personal interest-driven PB whose members could not allow good things from the governor’s office to pass through without being challenged would hound her.

Earlier, there were indications of a rapprochement in the pronouncement and actuations of some younger members, like Luigi Quisumbing, who started showing political flexibility in his stand on issues as chairman of the PB finance committee. But most obvious is the political attitude of the vice-governor, who appears to be using his political experience and maturity in adroitly handling the PB as its chairman.

There is indeed reason for the Cebuanos to celebrate the glorious prospect of Cebu in the coming months. The new portrait of the PB that may soon emerge when it shall have undertaken re-organization would indicate in what way it could support the governor’s efforts to attain her aspirations and vision for the province.

To start with, the way the Asean summit in December would succeed or fail under the administration’s support would be an effective means of measuring the PB’s new work ethic.

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 01:13 AM

:master: Cebu PB members :applause:

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 01:54 AM

Call center boom means more work for cops

The Cebu City Council wants the police to provide security to the increasing number of female graveyard-shift workers of business process outsourcing (BPO) providers, such as call centers.

Working at night, these female employees are exposed to “holduppers, robbers, muggers, sexual predators and other nighttime criminal elements,” said Councilor Edgardo Labella, who penned the resolution the council approved last Wednesday.

The resolution is a response to the call of Ernest F. Herrera of the Trade Union Congress of the Philippines for tighter security for these workers.

Labella said the police can protect the female workers, mostly aged 19 to 30, by increasing their visibility at night, especially in crime-prone areas.

“The presence of policemen-either on foot or in mobile cars-on the streets at night will definitely drive a strong deterrent message against nocturnal felonious elements, thereby ensuring the safety and security of graveyard shift employees,” the resolution said.

Aside from improving the city’s peace and order, police visibility also bodes well for the city’s business climate.

Activities of Philippine call centers, which service the customers of mostly American companies, peak between night and dawn, when it is daytime in the US, Herrera said.

In the country, women compose about 90 percent of the estimated 132,000 working in 120 BPO providers.

The council acknowledged that aside from being a convention and a tourism hub, Cebu City is fast catching up as a destination for BPO companies.

fundraiser

January 22nd, 2006, 03:13 AM

Sinulog ‘copycats’ surface
By Rene H. Martel
Sun.Star Staff Reporter

At least seven other places in the country, excluding small sitios that also honor the Sto. Niño, have their own Sinulog festivals.

The Sinulog Foundation Inc. plans to check with the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) whether it can get a patent to keep the Sinulog festival unique to Cebu.

It is waiting for DTI to approve the application for a patent on the word Sinulog, its lettering style and color as a brand logo.

Sinulog executive director Ricky Ballesteros Jr. told Sun.Star Cebu that he wants to know the scope of DTI’s festival branding and the requirements.

Right now, the foundation, which is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, cannot prevent other places from coming up with their own Sinulog festivals, Ballesteros said.

Cebu had its 26th Sinulog grand parade last Jan. 15.

Mayor Tomas Osmeña earlier announced that the Cebu City Government will come up with ways to bring in more out-of-town participants, after some stayed away this year because of the high costs of sponsoring a contingent.

The Sinulog, which started as a ritual dance in honor of the Child Jesus, has grown into a major tourism event in Cebu every third Sunday of January.

Dolly Suzara, Sinulog project director, said that in Negros Island alone, three to four places have their own Sinulog festivals.

Tanjay, Oriental Negros; Iligan; Carmen, Cebu; Tondo, Manila; and Cabancalan, Negros Occidental have their own festivals this month.

Cabancalan even has its own Sinulog queen.

But while Cebu’s Sinulog queen is picked from among the lead dancers of participating contingents and judged on how well she dances the Sinulog steps, Cabancalan’s is reportedly picked in a beauty contest where the participants wear skimpy bikinis.

Ballesteros said those places have been holding their own Sinulog for quite some time already. Sinulog is even held in the United States, the Middle East and Macau as a form of homage to the Sto. Niño.

But, he said, the Sinulog is already synonymous with Cebu, the way Dinagyang is associated with Iloilo City and the Masskara Festival with Bacolod City.

This year, Iloilo, represented by Pasi City, joined the Sinulog grand parade here and won second place in the free interpretation category.

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dili lang diay economic strategies ang kinopya, pati festival, hehehehe :runaway:

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 03:51 AM

^^ But I thought Ati atihan is the mother of all festivals.

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 03:57 AM

^^ Ati atihan is the mother of all Philippines festivals
Sinulog is the grandest and biggest festival in the Philippines ;)

ashton

January 22nd, 2006, 04:32 AM

^^ ya right, the thought that an Australian mayor compared it to the 2000 Sydney Olympics Opening Ceremonies is something that ... need I say more? :)

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 05:11 AM

^^ Ati atihan is the mother of all Philippines festivals
Sinulog is the grandest and biggest festival in the Philippines ;)

Of course economics comes into play. Cebu has deeper pockets to spare compared to Kalibo city in Aklan.

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 05:20 AM

^^not really...

Sinjin P.

January 22nd, 2006, 05:34 AM

^^ Ati atihan is the mother of all Philippines festivals
Sinulog is the grandest and biggest festival in the Philippines ;)

SINULOG is the Grandest and Biggest Festival in the Philippines AT THE SAME TIME it is also the Mother of all Philippines Festivals. Please be guided accordingly. :)

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 05:40 AM

Of course economics comes into play. Cebu has deeper pockets to spare compared to Kalibo city in Aklan.

what will cebu's money do if there are not a lot of contingents? if there are not a lot of tourists and visitors? so it's not really all about the money, its the devotion :D

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 05:41 AM

Mike, the Sinulog Foundation/organizers recognizes Ati Atihan as the mother of Philippine Festivals. BUT, Sinulog really is the biggest and grandest... :)

Of course economics comes into play. Cebu has deeper pockets to spare compared to Kalibo city in Aklan.

have you seen those Sinulog procession pics and videos? those processions (foot and fluvial) of more than a million people doesn't do anything with economics, faith and thousands of Sto. Niño de Cebu devotees come not because of economics. Only 1/3 of the Sinulog crowd joins the Sinulog street parade and the rest goes to the to the Basilica del Sto. Niño and it made the festival the biggest... It's the Cebuanos devotion to the Sto. Niño made it the top reason why Sinulog became the biggest and grandest festival in the country.

Sinjin P.

January 22nd, 2006, 05:44 AM

^^ Mike Rama, the head of the Sinulog Foundation proclaims Sinulog as the Mother of all Philippine Festivals. As the Mother of all Philippine Festivals, that's why there are contingents from outside of Cebu that joins the Sinulog to promote their small festivals.

But, who cares about those titles? Cebu already has everything.

normandb

January 22nd, 2006, 05:45 AM

I thought it was the ati-atihan who is the mother of all festivals.

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 05:50 AM

they meant for the age not the quantum.... anyway, you're right who cares about those titles, SINULOG alone as a title is undesputed.;)
oi, nanghambong ta rn kay it is proven og naay track record man nga Sinulog is the grandest, diba?...hehe

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 05:52 AM

yeah we have all the bragging rights bai slerz! hehehe

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 05:59 AM

Actually, the first festival I knew is Ati atihan. sorry to say guys but I just heard about sinulog and even dinagyang and the other one in davao known as Kadayawan more recently.

It is true in some degree that economics do play a major role in organizing an event in addition to devotion. The more you spare, the more you bare. Sinulog won't be as grand as it was shown in that scale without sufficient funding.

@sinjin, the term 'mother' I used here refers to origin. Actually, let me change that to 'origin' instead of mother cause the latter can be confused with scale or size.

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 06:07 AM

Actually, the first festival I knew is Ati atihan. sorry to say guys but I just heard about sinulog and even dinagyang and the other one in davao known as Kadayawan more recently.

It is true in some degree that economics do play a major role in organizing an event in addition to devotion. The more you spare, the more you bare. Sinulog won't be as grand as it was shown in that scale without sufficient funding.

don't be sory to say, Atiatihan really is the 1st Philippine festival and it is proven... nothin to worry ;)

oo naman, economics has somethin to do with this celebration but not to the whole extent... magabaan sad ta ana...hehe

Sinjin P.

January 22nd, 2006, 06:10 AM

Again, the term "mother" has literally changed its meaning. The term now is related to a family. So, Sinulog, the mother, also hosts the children festivals of Camiguin, Passi, Samar, etc. :)

First Philippine Festival: Atiatihan
Mother of all Philippines Festivals: Sinulog
Biggest and Grandest Philippine Festival: Sinulog

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Now, that's the end of our crab mentality. :) Let's stop pulling ourselves down. Like what one foreigner said, "It doesn't mean that if it is the biggest festival, it is the best.".

Let's go back to the topic on Cebu's development.

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 06:12 AM

^^ as what slerz said, as to age it is ati-atihan. but as to quantum, it is sinulog.

cebu is just willing to fund sinulog because of its devotion, aside from the fact that it is a sureball tourism booster. indeed the more you spare, the more you bare.

end. :D

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 06:18 AM

now close the thread... :jk:

LordCarnal

January 22nd, 2006, 06:22 AM

^^

I asked again my friend who's connected to the Basilica.

The original Santo Niño de Cebu (the one left by Magellan) is actually being kept whole year round at a guarded room inside the convento. It is very secured with cameras and guards. This image is only displayed once a year and that is during the feast day.

The original image has undergone several threats -- during the early 90s, a drunk and mentally unstable man pour gasoline on the chapel and set it on fire. It should also be noted that the original image underwent the same ordeal when Legazpi burned the huts occupied by Rajah Humabon and his men. On the very same burning hut was where the image was first found by one of Legazpi's men. This explains why a portion of the original image is burned. Decades ago, a restoration artist applied make-up on the image. A part of the original image too has deteriorated; this again explains why its arms are made of metal (somewhat silver or bronze as seen during the "Hubo");

The image being displayed at the chapel and during the procession and fluvial parade is a replica.

It's interesting to note that the original image replaces its garments/robes every year. An official vestment maker at the Asilo dela Milagrosa does this and it takes an average of six months to complete the dress, the materials of which are imported from Spain -- gold thread, red velvet cloth, etc.. The vestment maker admits that the said vestment is "very, very expensive" and up to now she refuses to divulge the actual cost.

The annual replacing of the dress is popularly known as Hubo. The replica -- the one displayed at the chapel -- inherits the old vestments worn by the original image the following year.

A mark at the eyes of the original image, and the type and make of its vestments enables one to spot if the image displayed at the chapel is the one left by Magellan; but of course, this only comes once a year.. :)

If you want to see some of the old vestments of the original image of the Santo Niño de Cebu (and some of the Crown Jewels!), visit the Santo Niño de Cebu Museum located at the basement of the Pilgrim Center.. The entrance fee the last time I went there was P15.00.

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 06:22 AM

LordCarnal

January 22nd, 2006, 06:30 AM

^^
They should try to open the Tindalo Wood encasing the original cross. Maybe they can find some fragments and have this displayed in a glass encasement instead.

That would be more interesting to look at.. :)

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 06:32 AM

^^ that was also mentioned bai because they are rising doubts if the original cross is really inside. they will eventually open it and put it in glass casing.

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 06:37 AM

anyway, it was reported over abs-cbn cebu during its sinulog primer that the kiosk housing magellan's cross and its vicinity will be renovated/expanded/beautified by the portugese government. its because [they said] the cross is part of the life of the great portugese explorer ferdinand magellan, making cebu part of their history.

Philippines is like a New World in Asia. It was discovered by the same countries who colonized the Americas. Its a good thing that the Portuguese government recognized this.

LordCarnal

January 22nd, 2006, 06:39 AM

^^

Now this is more interesting..

Can you give me a link to the article?

There's a possibility that the original cross is still intact. The area where the kiosk now stands was once a mangrove site. When the original cross was encased in tindalo wood, a base made of marble was also constructed; therefore, whatever was inside of that tindalo casing wouldn't have fallen prey to termites, moisture, or even time...!

I know because I am immortal.. :p

Sinjin P.

January 22nd, 2006, 06:40 AM

ikaw nagbuhat ana sinjin?
Yes. Please join. :D

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 06:47 AM

LordCarnal

January 22nd, 2006, 06:48 AM

@markiiboi

This is the closest that I've got. The original image now is wearing a pure red vestment with a meager embroidery of golden thread -- a far cry from the one worn by this replica above, which is very decorated. If we can spot the image wearing the said vestment, then that certainly is the one left by Magellan..

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/santonino02.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/santonino.jpg

(pardon me cebu forumers for posting this kind of topic, antiquities really interests me.. :))

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 06:57 AM

^^ thnx sa info bai.

no worry, WE CAN TALK ANYTHING ABOUT CEBU HERE.

Sinjin P.

January 22nd, 2006, 07:01 AM

^May tama ka! :okay:

LordCarnal

January 22nd, 2006, 07:17 AM

It should be noted that if ever I will become King or Sultan, my very ambition is to merge the entire Western and Central Visayas into one Strong State -- a part of the Federal Kingdom/Sultanate of the Philippines.. :0

Iloilo will become the cultural and historical center (it will become like Paris or Rome), Bacolod and Dumaguete will become a research center, Cebu will become the Financial Center, Bohol will become the Leisure Center with all its white sand beaches...

The state will be called Cebodusi -- Cebu, Bacolod, Bohol, Dumaguete, Siquijor, Iloilo...

A new international airport, which will be the main gateway will rise in Medellin.. It will be connected with all the international airports in Mactan, Ilo-ilo, Bacolod, and Bohol..

Iloilo will become a freeport because it has a nice harbour and also it's nearer to the South China Sea..

The Capital (with a grand sultanate palace) will be located in Bohol or Dumaguete..

Also, bridges and tunnels will connect Panay to Negros to Cebu to Bohol...

Now all you have to do is to rally around for my kingship.. :)

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 08:40 AM

LordCarnal

January 22nd, 2006, 08:45 AM

^^

Yup Askal82..

rustyboi

January 22nd, 2006, 11:55 AM

hey guys! ako lang gi-imagine if mahuman na ang crown regency sa fuente.

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2633/uptown25dh.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

holy smoke! you did this urself? how? :? haha
amazing job :applause:

i believe so. cebu has what it takes to be also called a big city.
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big cities are refuge centers so we cannot expect everyone living comfortably. in third world countries, the bigger the city is, the more squatters, shanties, what else do we call them, there will certainly be.
there was an article posted previously about Cebu's college population. more than half of college students are non-Cebuanos. whoah! :cool:

^^ really? that's cool! its good to know that they are trying to emulate us. which goes to show that we are indeed a model for development.our success could be their success too! :okay:

from the bacolod thread:

"Ms. Sigue said they hope to duplicate the success of Cebu in attracting call centers, other business process outsourcing (BPO) companies, and other information technology (IT) investments.

"Cebu is so immense. In 2000, the mayor of Cebu held an IT summit. Now, they have more than 20 call center companies. Even the Philippine Economic Zone Authority realized that there is a big thing happening in Cebu," she said. "

That's good to know! wow, credits should also go to the local politicians who are educated enough to set aside self interests and personal insecurities. We all deserve whatever progress we are enjoying right now and in the future. afterall, we're number one coz we're one diba? hehe

i just hope cebu can continue to inspire other cities. cebu doesnt have any natural resources but in spite of this condition it was able to develop itself and diversify its economy. in short, make the most of what you have, sa cebu walang natural resources pero maganda ang foundation ng services, commerce and export, pati manpower and tourism. this is the strength of cebu.
i have to agree wit u! bro, i was watching a documentary about South Korea. the nation was described as "a country with no natural resources" yet very economically progressive :cool:

All I can say is.. No one can put a great city down! :rock:

richard fischer

January 22nd, 2006, 12:09 PM

http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/1572/adc91tm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

this is the only one that i found. :D

wow ! i didn´t know they can already land jumbos there ! :clown:

rustyboi

January 22nd, 2006, 12:27 PM

Call center jobs: 'Challenging,
rewarding, fulfilling, and enjoyable'
Published: 22 January 2006

by Edith Rollan-Cole

REWARDING and challenging-this is how two young and single call center agents describe their jobs at different call centers in Cebu.

Julie, 24, the younger but more experienced of the two, says business process outsourcing, which includes call centers, is now considered a booming industry in the region, providing high wages for eager workers competent enough to deliver the quality of work expected of them.

With a competitive salary, Julie says her lifestyle has changed dramatically, taking into account the fact that she still lives with her parents.

How has her lifestyle changed? Take, for instance, the number of times she has traveled in her more than two years of working for a call center.

Since the company compensates her well-about P30,000 in basic pay, perks and allowances-Julie says she can afford to travel more during vacations.

Travel bug

Travel does not only come on vacations. Call centers frequently send their employees to other branches for training.

In Julie's case, she has been to different provinces, including colorful Baguio, urban Manila, and ageless Bohol.

Despite the change in lifestyle, however, Julie admits her spending habits, especially on shopping, has not differed much. She retains a passion for shoes and sandals.

A good monthly salary also gives Julie an edge when it comes to movies. A rigid yet rewarding schedule lets her find time to catch the latest flick with colleagues at work or college friends.

Prior to landing a slot as a supervisor at a call center, Julie started as an agent, handling calls from foreign clients "who think they're talking to someone from their country."

After spending more than a year as an agent, Julie now handles about 15 agents that compose a team.

"My job is challenging yet fulfilling," she says.

Julie also describes her job at the call center-her third since graduating from an exclusive for girls school in Cebu City-as "enjoyable."

"My job is not like the regular eight-to-five work where you will keep looking at the clock to be able to go home. Here, I feel that my eight-hour work is not even enough to do so many things that need to be done," she says.

Urban legend

Contrary to popular belief that landing a job at a call center only needs good-English-conversational skills, such as pronunciation, diction, and delivery, Julie says one also needs to research on different cultures, places and origins.

She says this builds competence for the demands of the job.

Julie, who works on the night shift, says she has already adjusted to the rigorous pace of supervising a team but points out that she still finds time to unwind after work, going out with college friends to their favorite diner.

All these will change, however, when she moves to another shift after a month or two. Is the call center industry a man's world? Not at all, Julie says.

No discrimination

Discrimination is also almost non-existent, she adds. In fact, she says women agents are more diligent than their male co-workers.

"Discrimination depends on people who allow themselves to be discriminated," Julie explains.

The 25-year-old Tye, on the other hand, earns about P13,000 to P14,000 a month, including commissions, allowances, and performance bonuses when meeting targets as a customer service representative.

Tye says she is also experiencing a change in lifestyle, despite the lower salary she gets compared to a supervisor like Julie.

Experience For Tye, who also lives with her parents, working for a call center gives her "good experience" in dealing with different people.

"The job tests the limits of my patience," she explains.

How does Tye cope with the demands of the job? With extreme patience and a positive outlook-her best traits, she points out.

After a long day at work, Tye, who has been in the industry for a year, says she rewards herself with "quality amount of sleep," a sumptuous meal, a trip out of town, or a few songs at a favorite videoke bar-to the delight of her co-workers.

Unlike Julie, though, Tye spends most of her money on food. Her being a gastronome is because of stress at work, she admits.

More time

As for her change in lifestyle, Tye says her five-day work schedule gives her time to travel more. "Laagan nako karon," she says.

Tye prefers to work the night shift, if for no other reason than the convenience it offers. By convenience, the young call center agent refers to driving on traffic-free roads everyday, to and from work and home, which is in another city.

A firm believer of time management, Tye spends her extra time fulfilling her dream-to become a lawyer by studying at a prominent university.

ashton

January 22nd, 2006, 12:39 PM

^^ very, very true.. I was a call (center) boy myself for about 2 years. One of the most unfogettable things is that you can escape the traffic jams, especially if your shift starts at 12AM or 1AM, and when u get out of the office Ayala is open already!

second is that, you'll learn to love coffee--- brewed, capuccino, etc and hot choco too!

third, you dont know what is happening anymore in the country as you are more focused more on sleeping and not watching TV.

fourth, and i hated the most, you tend to eat a lot. u become fater and fater (sakto ba spelling) even lack of sleep.....

thats it, but it was a whole lot of fun and I did enjoy my time.. :)

now back to the topic.. hehe

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 04:29 PM

Cebu pushed as global BPO hub
The Philippine Star

Cebu Rep. Eduardo Gullas wants national economic development planners to further build up Cebu as a global business process outsourcing (BPO) hub, saying a lot more could be done to help promote the province’s qualities as an ideal location for information technology (IT)-enabled service industries.

"Cebu can take in more BPO providers. The province has all the attributes needed by BPO providers – a business-friendly local policy environment, extensive infrastructure, efficient connectivity and adequate human resources," Gullas said.

Gullas, a former provincial governor, also said that with highly competitive office rent and wages, doing business in Cebu is more cost-effective compared to Metro Manila.

"Cebu is the center of higher learning in Visayas and Mindanao. We produce thousands of English speaking, high work ethic, computer literate and Internet savvy college graduates each year," Gullas pointed out.

At present, Gullas lamented that over 80 percent of BPO providers operating in the country are based in Metro Manila.

Cebu now hosts 12 call centers, including those operated by US-based global BPO providers Convergys Corp., Sykes Enterprises Inc., eTelecare Global Solutions Inc. and PeopleSupport Inc.

Convergys’ Cebu call center is in Banawa, Cebu City, while Sykes’ is in Subangdaku, Mandaue City.

The Cebu call centers of eTelecare and PeopleSupport are both at the Ayala Corp.-owned, 24-hectare Asiatown IT Park in Lahug, Cebu City.

Apart from their four call centers in Cebu, the four global BPO providers combined also operate 14 call centers in Metro Manila.

Gullas, meanwhile, urged the Central Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC) and the Commission on Higher Education to draw up a plan to further hone Cebu’s competitive edge as an outsourcing hub.

"Going forward, we have to reinforce the skill sets of our college graduates, for them to readily qualify for more IT-enabled service jobs. For instance, we may have to identify and invigorate two or three local universities as potential centers for English mastery and engineering proficiency," Gullas said.

He also prodded the RDC to help identify more buildings in Cebu that may qualify for IT zone status.

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority recently lowered from 5,000 to 2,000 square meters the minimum floor size of a building outside Metro Manila and Metro Cebu that may seek IT zone status.

IT zone locators enjoy income tax holidays, tax-free capital equipment importation, exemption from local governments imposts, simplified customs procedure and permanent residency for foreign investors, among other perks.

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 04:31 PM

wow ! i didn´t know they can already land jumbos there ! :clown:

that aint no jumbo, that's an astronaut from space! :D

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 04:37 PM

what do they mean by this?
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority recently lowered from 5,000 to 2,000 square meters the minimum floor size of a building outside Metro Manila and Metro Cebu that may seek IT zone status.

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 04:46 PM

what do they mean by this?

hindi ko sure pero cguro they do that to entice even the small players so that they can have their buildings IT zone-certified even if the floor area is small. also this may lead large companies to branch out without the necessity of building large office spaces.

also maybe metro cebu is excluded because IT-related biz is already established here.

bai, how big is 2000 or 5000 sq m? sorry i really have no earth about measurements. hehehe

Jimbu

January 22nd, 2006, 04:51 PM

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 04:56 PM

^^ the bottomline is that they are all for the devotion to the Sto. Niño de Cebu :D

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 04:57 PM

hindi ko sure pero cguro they do that to entice even the small players so that they can have their buildings IT zone-certified even if the floor area is small. also this may lead large companies to branch out without the necessity of building large office spaces.

bai, how big is 2000 or 5000 sq m? sorry i really have no earth about measurements. hehehe

di sad jd ko kaayo kbaw mo estimate pero murag duha ka Cebu Coliseum... naa ra ana.

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 05:12 PM

^^ the bottomline is that they are all for the devotion to the Sto. Niño de Cebu :D

The reason its called Ati-atihan and they cover their bodies with soot is because of Ati or Ita or Aeta. It was thought to believe to have come from the 10 Bornean datus of Sabah which is now part of Malaysia. Datu Puti made a deal with Marikudo, an Ati for gold and other gifts in exchange for the land they settled after having made an exodus from the tyranny of the sultan of Sabah. The deal was celebrated with feast after it was closed between them by covering themselves with soot maybe to signify their independence.

My dad keeps telling me this bedtime stories all the time when I was like around 6 years old - this was 18 years ago. He's like a tape recorder that he puts me to sleep. :lol:

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 05:22 PM

^^ so they only incorporated the Sto. Niño de Cebu in the recent years?

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 05:23 PM

^^ so they only incorporated the Sto. Niño de Cebu in the recent years?

Maybe during the arrival of the Spaniards. Its origin is not really religion. It was dealt with pacts or agreements or something like that.

MarkiiBoi

January 22nd, 2006, 05:26 PM

^^ ah ok. i guess the scenario is the same here in cebu pre-sinulog years.

slerz

January 22nd, 2006, 05:28 PM

Ati atihan is a dance ritual long ago when ati's are still pagans but during the arrival of the Spaniards, they were converted into Christians and from that on they incorporated their dance rituals with the Sto. Niño de Cebu, same as Dinagyang and Sinulog...

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 05:29 PM

We also have a 2 provinces in Visayas named after the dark-colored skin of the Aetas = Negros Island. Maybe Visayas were inhabited by the Aeta communities during its distant past.

Askal82

January 22nd, 2006, 05:35 PM

rowell_sk

January 23rd, 2006, 12:20 AM

Lawmaker pushes Cebu as BPO center

Rep. Eduardo Gullas of Cebu on Saturday asked national economic development planners to establish the province as a global business process outsourcing hub.

He said Cebu has all the qualities needed by BPO providers. "It is business-friendly by culture and local government policy. It has extensive infrastructure, efficient connectivity and adequate human resources."

Gullas also said that Cebu has competitive office rental rates and wages.

"Cebu is the center for higher learning in Visayas and Mindanao. We produce thousands of English-speaking, high work ethic, computer literate and Internet-savvy college graduates each year," he said.

Gullas lamented that more than 80 percent of BPO providers are based in Metro Manila.

The province hosts 12 call centers, including those operated by United States-based BPO providers Convergys, Sykes, e-Telecare and PeopleSupport. The four companies also operate 14 call centers in Metro Manila.

Gullas urged the Central Visayas Regional Development Council and the Commission on Higher Education to devise a plan to further hone Cebu?s competitive edge as an outsourcing hub.

He said there is a need to strengthen the skills of college graduates to qualify them for more information technology-enabled service jobs. He said two to three Cebu universities can be tapped as centers for English mastery and engineering proficiency.

Gullas also urged the council to identify more buildings in Cebu that may qualify for IT zone status.

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 03:37 AM

^^ big in what terms??

in many terms... how much of those terms? visit our local trade and industry office.

it is, cebu is big, manila is bigger... isn't it?

where in the philippines can you find both business and leisure meet in a grander scale? we have IT, manufacturing, tourism, academe, etc. and these are not just mediocre in terms of size. because in cebu, working hard and playing hard is not small, it is big; the choices of career are also wide, and entertainment is not just limited to bars, you can swim or dive without having to travel for hours.

we may not have as sophisticated and as numerous skyscrapers as imperial manila, but we are doing well even if the national government's attention is so much concentrated on the capital.

strengthen our local governments and without a doubt other cities will grow, cebu will become bigger, manila the biggest. cebu is not like manila, tokyo, singapore, or new york, but it has its own identity, it is big.

i know i will sound too overbearing about our place, please understand. aim big, dream big.

please allow other cities as well to be on the ranks.

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 03:57 AM

^^your cock?

yup, big interms of what? road networks? investments? pouplation? density?
coz I havent been to tose big cities yet that is equal to Cebu's size interms of everything...

ana gyud slerz! di gyud ta payatak lang!!!

mao gyud ni bati sa taga didto kay dili nila madawat nga kita sad nidako!

i've been to other cities in some parts of the world too and i can also say cebu is not merely a place inhabited with people, it's also a place where global standards exist; i have to stand proud. i am not bragging (ok!), but when people try to insinuate, i tend to artfully refute.

crab mentality at its worst!!! damn filipino trait!

rustyboi

January 23rd, 2006, 04:08 AM

HSBC sees prospects for expansion in Cebu

THE Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corp. Ltd. (HSBC) is studying expansion opportunities in Cebu, a high-ranking official said.

“We are very encouraged by the business environment in Cebu and will be looking at options to increase our presence,” said HSBC deputy chief executive officer Martin Cook in an e-mail to Sun.Star Cebu. “Our expansion strategy is to expand into areas where we can make a positive difference to the local community and return a reasonable rate on our investment.”

Growing

He said HSBC is growing in the Philippines and, as such, intends to make the necessary investments to increase its presence in the market.

“We are pursuing branch expansion and refurbishment strategies that will result in greater customer convenience and better business opportunities for us. You will see a number of our existing branches being upgraded within the year,” he said.

The 131-year-old HSBC opened its first Philippine branch in Binondo, Manila and later on established 21 branches. It opened its branch in Cebu in 1996.

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) lifted the moratorium on bank branching last December to enhance competition and accessibility of banking services in areas where there are fewer banks.

c0kelitr0

January 23rd, 2006, 05:22 AM

duh, i was merely asking; no need to answer in such a bad note.

mao gyud ni bati sa taga didto kay dili nila madawat nga kita sad nidako!

kinsay dili makadawat? proud man pud mga manileños sa kahimtang ron sa cebu. kinsay nag-ingon nimo ana? kung naay mangutana gani namo asa nindot nga lugar sa pilipinas, cebu is on the top of our list. nangutana lang gani ko kung big in what terms unya you took it negatively. dili tanang tawo makabisitag cebu adlaw-adlaw so natural lang nga mangutana mi ninyo unsay kahimtang diha. bisag molupad pa mi dinha adlaw-adlaw, only residents like you know the extent of "bigness" sa inyong lugar so only you can explain that to us better. well salamat kayo sa imong explanation, pwede gyud na nimo ipanghambog...ang wa ninyo nahibaw-an, we are also damn proud and always na namo gipanghambog sa among mga migo nga walay nahibaw-an about sa pilipinas.

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 05:39 AM

duh, i was merely asking; no need to answer in such a bad note.

to quote: "big in what terms??"

i am so sorry. my sincerest apologies.

i just hope that the question has no malicious/multi-ended meaning attachment or form of sarcasm in the guise of inquiry, and that it was sincerely asked to access unpublished information...

once, again sorry.

c0kelitr0

January 23rd, 2006, 06:19 AM

rustyboi

January 23rd, 2006, 06:55 AM

^^ you can't blame him. our fellow forumers in other threads are bashing and often drag Cebu in their arguments. in most cases, anyone asking with double questionmark (??) suggests something more than merely throwing a question. :)

anyway, miscommunication lang ni so peace na ta ninyo tanan.

moving forward,
any new photos of Club Ultima Tower I and Parklane Hotel? i hope there are significant changes since the last time i saw those bldgs. and Sinjin mentioned about a lot beside UnionBank in CBP being fenced or roped. is this another sign of new building to rise on that area?
thanks!

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 07:03 AM

Mandaue urban poor condo
bidding next month - mayor
Published: 23 January 2006

by Doris C. Bongcac

Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano said contract bidding for a planned construction of condominiums for urban poor families might be held next month.

The condos, Ouano said, would have 104 units each, and would house the urban poor families currently living at the Mandaue-side base of the first Mandaue-Mactan Bridge before the arrival of the delegates to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in December.

"Hopefully we will be able to complete the project para mawala na ang mga squatters ubos sa first bridge inig ASEAN Summit (so that the squatters underneath the first bridge would be gone before the ASEAN Summit)," Ouano said.

City Administrator Serafin Blanco said bidding for the project would begin as soon as the National Housing Authority (NHA) issues a certificate of availability of funds for the project to Mandaue City.

The NHA has already appropriated P100 million for the project, which will be located in Barangay Looc.

Urban poor living in Sitio Paradise Island will be the primary beneficiaries of the project, as well as those living along the barangay's coastlines.

As a project guarantor, the city government will donate an 8,000-square-meter property located along Jovita Martinez Street as the site for the project, said Blanco.

ashton

January 23rd, 2006, 07:08 AM

^^ wow thats something new and I HOPE that it would look neat and not like the condo Cebu City built na usa ra gani kabouk grabe kadaghan sa intriga.

and I hope that the area where the shanties are right now, will be turned into something "nice".. they could probably build a high rise or just plainly making it clean as this is one of the first sights a visitor can see in Cebu..

or they can turn that into a "Clarke Quay like" where restaurants and bars are lining up next to each other, hahay, just a dream but who knows? :)

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 07:11 AM

^^ one good move... this is very pleasing because it addresses the housing problems of the unfortunate sectors of the society. development must also include the upliftment of the lives of the masses, not just high-end condos for the rich.

no tarpaulins please!!! heheheheh.

rustyboi

January 23rd, 2006, 07:12 AM

^^ brilliant idea! or they can convert it into a fishing bay or sumthin. or probably a park just like in Mactan Bridge II. :) i hope they can make it on time! any idea where that Paradise Island barangay is?

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 07:17 AM

that could be one good condo, 100 million is quite substantial huh!

convert it to a park where taxpayers can go so they will appreciate the fact their taxes are spent wisely.

rustyboi

January 23rd, 2006, 07:26 AM

that could be one good condo, 100 million is quite substantial huh!

there'll be more than one condo. these would have 104 units each. hmm.. sounds like mid-rise buildings :cool:

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 07:38 AM

there'll be more than one condo. these would have 104 units each. hmm.. sounds like mid-rise buildings :cool:

murag club ultima? hehehhehe

SayBooMyBoo

January 23rd, 2006, 07:47 AM

^^ lols you sound like the Jakartan forumers, always sensitive to questions :D

bai, hinay-hinay lang, ayaw kasuko dayon. sa tinuod lang, i love cebu. my best friend nagapuyo diha...and so do two ex-girlfriends and one ex-boyfriend ;)

just curious..please dont take it badly...i would like to know what are you trying to convey about two ex-girlfriends and one ex-boyfriend im sorry its really catchy...are you hermaphrodite or something?

Say "KIMCHI" SSC Cebu

rustyboi

January 23rd, 2006, 07:51 AM

^^ :hilarious SayBooMyBoo gyud! panagsa ra gani mu post. :rofl: KIMCHI!

sugbuanon

January 23rd, 2006, 08:00 AM

^^ "busy man sige pangita ug koreana" hahaha

SayBooMyBoo

January 23rd, 2006, 08:04 AM

^^ :hilarious SayBooMyBoo gyud! panagsa ra gani mu post. :rofl: KIMCHI!

Rust sorry for being a lurker...i promise i will do something when all the drudgery is done..sorry about that too..i just couldnt resist it...just want to know actually
...."KIMCHI".....positive vibes everyone...

SayBooMyBoo

January 23rd, 2006, 08:06 AM

^^ "busy man sige pangita ug koreana" hahaha
that is so untrue...im busy with my career hehehehe like watching Cebu BOOM

rustyboi

January 23rd, 2006, 08:07 AM

^^ hala, present na pud si sugbuanon.

Pipz, a 104 units in a building could translate to how many levels kaya?

if there are about 20 units per level, the bldg could go up as high as 5 storeys. judging the size of squatter land below the first mactan bridge, i think 3-6 condominiums siguro ang kelangan to accommodate the Badjaos. :dunno:

c0kelitr0

January 23rd, 2006, 08:08 AM

just curious..please dont take it badly...i would like to know what are you trying to convey about two ex-girlfriends and one ex-boyfriend im sorry its really catchy...are you hermaphrodite or something?

Say "KIMCHI" SSC Cebu

:rofl:

can't help but laugh!

to quote Karen's (of Will and Grace) pastry chef -- "I don't want to limit my sexuality to just "straight" or "gay". :D it's too limiting when sex is all about pleasure...and both men and women are pleasurable."

...or something like that :D

ashton

January 23rd, 2006, 08:17 AM

^^^ ka swerte sa mga Badjaos no? :) maypa cla ai kay gihimuan jud ug "condo" samtang kita ani pwerte kayod pangita kwarta para makabalay. KA UNFAIR, pero cge lang ... louy man sad na sila. :)

SayBooMyBoo

January 23rd, 2006, 08:24 AM

:rofl:

can't help but laugh!

to quote Karen's (of Will and Grace) pastry chef -- "I don't want to limit my sexuality to just "straight" or "gay". :D it's too limiting when sex is all about pleasure...and both men and women are pleasurable."

...or something like that :D

oh thanks..i think i got the message..that quote of yours reminds me of Sodom and Gomorrah.. it is so nice of you to disclose something that people are trying to hide beacuse of stigma..but i can see that you are different and have a wider view of your horizon...

positive vibes :)

c0kelitr0

January 23rd, 2006, 08:37 AM

^^ uso na kasi yan ngayon, sumasabay lang :lol:

hope cebu will soon catch up in that area ;)

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 08:44 AM

^^^ ka swerte sa mga Badjaos no? :) maypa cla ai kay gihimuan jud ug "condo" samtang kita ani pwerte kayod pangita kwarta para makabalay. KA UNFAIR, pero cge lang ... louy man sad na sila. :)

you should understand that the philippines is very pro poor. why? so the leaders will win in the elections.

we would be happy that things are being done for them too. however, most of them are not luoy, because they chose to be poor and just sit and sleep all day.

the middle class, is getting all the burden and are the ones paying the taxes religiously but are not getting enough.

take for instance alone, the megadome. the provincial board had been clamoring not to build it because basic services should be prioritized. these basic services, in most cases, are channeled towards the poor. i don't think the other classes will benefit much from it. it is easy to bribe them with those crazy basic services "kuno" and eventually electing these dirty politicians to office. had it not been for the summit, hahahahah.

the megadome is a prize to the taxpayers. ( wala nay balita? heheeheh )

the politicians think least of the welfare of the taxpayers and so goes the advantage the poor gets.

pero, nindot gyud sad ni, nakatabang ang kwarta sa mga nagbayad sa buhis, nanindot pa balik atong palibot.

ashton

January 23rd, 2006, 08:50 AM

I don't really know what you are talking about, can you please explain? Please?

^^ uso na kasi yan ngayon, sumasabay lang :lol:

hope cebu will soon catch up in that area ;)

LordCarnal

January 23rd, 2006, 08:51 AM

The reason its called Ati-atihan and they cover their bodies with soot is because of Ati or Ita or Aeta. It was thought to believe to have come from the 10 Bornean datus of Sabah which is now part of Malaysia. Datu Puti made a deal with Marikudo, an Ati for gold and other gifts in exchange for the land they settled after having made an exodus from the tyranny of the sultan of Sabah. The deal was celebrated with feast after it was closed between them by covering themselves with soot maybe to signify their independence.

My dad keeps telling me this bedtime stories all the time when I was like around 6 years old - this was 18 years ago. He's like a tape recorder that he puts me to sleep. :lol:

Yup now I remember my history.. :)

It should be noted too that the word Visayas has some Bornean origin.. I remember a professor who once associated the word Visayas with Vijaya, Sri-Vijaya something.. :)

MarkiiBoi

January 23rd, 2006, 08:53 AM

oi powerhouse cast man lagi diri karun. milagro naa si kimchi. hehehe

LordCarnal

January 23rd, 2006, 08:56 AM

@markibboi
http://img464.imageshack.us/img464/1572/adc91tm.jpg

I just hope it does not end up like that airstrip in Medellin, which was actually groomed to become an alternate MCIAA. Right now, grass has overgrown it and just like magic, the runway has disappeared!

c0kelitr0

January 23rd, 2006, 09:13 AM

I don't really know what you are talking about, can you please explain? Please?

uso = in the trend. being open-minded in views of sexuality is very much "uso" in many big cities. Most world cities have this common open attitude sa mga ganyan. Have you seen two guys smooching and holding hands in public sa cebu without people fussing much about it? Does cebu have a gay district like Malate or Castro where people are free to do whatever they want without being hounded by moralists? if you have and cebu has, that's really great! cebu is in the club! :D

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 09:40 AM

uso = in the trend. being open-minded in views of sexuality is very much "uso" in many big cities. Most world cities have this common open attitude sa mga ganyan. Have you seen two guys smooching and holding hands in public sa cebu without people fussing much about it? Does cebu have a gay district like Malate or Castro where people are free to do whatever they want without being hounded by moralists? if you have and cebu has, that's really great! cebu is in the club! :D

cebu is very small in that aspect...

c0kelitr0

January 23rd, 2006, 09:47 AM

^^ but imo, cebu has a big potential in the future...it is after all, a leisure city...full of fun fun fun! and if boracay can hold a big CircuitAsia party (this april), why not cebu? CircuitAsia is the biggest gay party organizer in Asia and i hope Cebu will soon be one of it's destinations :) it's really exciting to have cebu join the club. hope it will soon tap the gay market, as most homosexuals are rich and love to travel ;)

CwEoBwU

January 23rd, 2006, 09:48 AM

there are new pics posted by sugbuanon on the metro cebu proposals thread. check it out!

ashton

January 23rd, 2006, 10:28 AM

oic, I saw a lot of them in Bangkok and Hongkong.

uso = in the trend. being open-minded in views of sexuality is very much "uso" in many big cities. Most world cities have this common open attitude sa mga ganyan. Have you seen two guys smooching and holding hands in public sa cebu without people fussing much about it? Does cebu have a gay district like Malate or Castro where people are free to do whatever they want without being hounded by moralists? if you have and cebu has, that's really great! cebu is in the club! :D

slerz

January 23rd, 2006, 11:50 AM

HSBC Cebu Eyes Expansion

http://www.ngkhai.net/cebu/wp-images/hsbclogo.gif

Founded in 1865, HSBC has been in the banking industry for more than 140 years and 130 years in the Philippines whe it established its first Philippine office in 1875 in Binondo, Manila.

Headquartered in London, the bank has representations in 77 countries with more than 9,000 offices in six continents, making it one of the largest banking and financial organisations in the world. In the Philippines, it has over 20 branches and offices across the islands.

In 1996, HSBC opened its first branch in Cebu. Bullish about the healthy business climate in this premier and most developed province in the country, an HSBC official said that another branch in Cebu is set to open very soon. The expansion move was in the company blueprint immediately after the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas announced late last year that it lifted its moratorium on bank branching to enhance competition and accessibility in banking services in areas where there were fewer banks.

HSBC in the Philippines provides a comprehensive range of financial services: personal, commercial, corporate, trade services, cash management, treasury and capital markets services, trust services; and custody services.

KulasKusgan

January 23rd, 2006, 12:41 PM