^^I'm not comparing ssc cebu before and now! Pareha raman. Naa lang guy virus. Maytag naay antivirus ning atong threads...

@slerz sakto jud ka bay. no need to say sorry. i understand where you're coming from. :cheers:

-dp-

[BOPK-01] A local paper headlined that Davao City beats Cebu City in Transportation Planning. It's okay to insult me, I'm used to that; but insulting Cebu is a matter I take seriously.

Consider the following:

1. Does Davao have an SRP that will allow for the dispersal of commerce and industry?

2. Does Davao have a centralized, computerized traffic system? I got this in my first term as mayor, 15 years ago. We beat Manila by ten years. We even went ahead of Hong Kong who adopted the same system.

3. There is a Cebu Airport Authority and a Cebu Port Authority--both authored by Cong.del Mar over 10 years ago. What plan? These are realities.

4. Cebu City is the only city that can take stranded passenger home during a transport strike. This is not a plan. This is standard practice for the last 20 years.

5. Even each of the mountain barangays have their own trucks and buses so they can evacuate/use if needed.

6. I studied the bus system of Curitiba, Brazil in 1997--even before the World Bank and the ADB recognized it. We will be the first city in the country to use what is now known as the Bus Rapid Transit, which Mayor Rama could not even pronounce properly in his inaugural address.

Most of the above go beyond plans, they are realities and not another "pie in the sky."

My brother Cebuanos should welcome a study on all I have done. And we should learn how to draw the line that differentiates insults and accusations and implementation of programs in the other. Note why Mayor Rama cannot name the 300 defects of my administration--because he cannot name 300 solutions. During 18 years as councilor and vice--mayor, Mayor Rama has put more emphasis in putting his grandfather's stature in City Hall or in Malacañang of the South instead of solving our urban poor and traffic problems. Guess why he actively promotes Pasko sa V.Rama instead of Pasko sa D.Jakosalem. Isip...Isip!

I don't know if Cong. Tommy actually said this or made this. But this was taken from his facebook page (not sure if it is official).

Visit his facebook page here (https://www.facebook.com/notes/tommy-osme%C3%B1a/on-cebu-citys-transport-system/278343738843502)

wow naa na diay koy katukayo sa davao. heyopowz. hehehee

IMO the issue of the flyovers is the same with BRT. some people would want the ideal solution. but the question is, is it feasible? naay uban di ganahan og BRT kay ang gusto LRT/MRT. ideally nindot ta jud na pero wala may budget para ana. that is why nindot kaayo nga solution ang BRT to address our city's traffic problem right away. makaya ra man sa budget. mao ra sad na anang mga flyovers, nindot unta nang road widening pero kanusa pa man sad na mahuman. nana bayay budget for flyover, why not build the flyovers now, and implement the road widening later.

Flyovers, road widening, new roads, bypass tunnels, etc. etc. are temporary solutions to traffic congestion, IMHO. Please note that every infra done gets overtaken in time; the increase in vehicle numbers are just too much for the amount of money getting into the government coffers to cope with vehicular traffic increase. The "doable" option would be to implement a more efficient way of moving people around: "an efficient mass transport system". This will discourage private vehicle usage (lesser vehicular traffic on existing roads) as that system would be designed for economy and faster way of travel. That is why some governments around the world opted to install LRT's, MRT's, BRT's, High Speed Train Systems, etc. Here in our city, the government opted to do a BRT. And that is not a question of whether we have the money but on the will of our government officials to find that money through any innovative ways and realize that one good solution.

I always remember being told by my manager in my other life that: "What needs to be bought will have to be bought so that the company continues to run. You are not the companies budget officer! We already have one, so don't tell me that budget crap!" I never used "we have no budget" as a cop out from that time on.

^^^^^^ Mga guys please answer this guy .. whoever has knowledge to his matter.. THanks

Thanks for noticing me. hehe

Trivia..... Kana diay kuno mountains traversing the City is called DRAGON MOUNTAIN... because it forms like a Dragon... gahapon lang ko kabalo.. because i was informed by a friend.. when i took pictures of it.. :D

di ba sa feng shui mani bai? Kai ingon sila swerte jud kuno ug feng shui ang Cebu, murag sa Hong Kong. According sa feng shui the ideal city is embraced by the mountains (the dragon) and naa sa daplin sa dagat.. nakalimot ko unsa ju'y wording ato hahaha

Thanks for noticing me. hehe

try this forum (istorya.net) for more info bay. click here (http://www.istorya.net/forums/destinations/108216-gibitngil-island-daanbantayan.html)

more photos of the island here (http://www.flickr.com/photos/wantet/224041377/in/photostream/)

Gibitngil is one of the 19 barangays in Medellin, Cebu but to get here you need to hire a banca or pumboat from either Kawit, Medellin or in Paypay, Daan Bantyayan. Rent for the banca costs PhP300 and the cost of fuel back and forth is PhP180.

dp

how to get there? details pls. will be in Cebu comes Oct22-27. Still choosing what island to explore. Bantayan or possibly this... Suggest please. Thanks! :)

havent been to gibitngil island so i cant help you out on this one..

anyway, if you decide to head to bantayan, two days i think is enough to explore the entire island..

here's a link of the ferry schedule to bantayan: http://schedule.ph/browse/Bantayan-Island

and another link of the official site of bantayan: http://bantayan.gov.ph/

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photos by: sugbuanon

^^

re: Dragon Mountain...

diba mao na siya nga mountain ang naay good and evil spirit pero balance ang energy....char char sad ni ang feng shui

Re: Gibitngil Island
^^ sus!come summer come...

^^

from diving mecca of mactan to white sand beach of gibitngil and moalboal to the long strenches shore of camotes to badian island hayzzzzz bisan asa lugar sa cebu puro nindot.. mag libog nalang ka asa ka mo bakasyon next summer.... hehe

I have pics here but not worth it to be posted here anymore ;)
Unya nalang ta mo post og balik kung ma disente na nig balik nga thread...:yes:

Oi, panawagan, balik na mo kadesente mga kaigsuonan kay ganahan pod intawn mi makakita og pics sa updates.

Post nya sa dili madugay bai Slerz ha. Ako kay gamay ra gyud intawn ako natuyok kay 6 days ra ko diha pag-uli nako unya puno gyud kaayos appointment. Wala kaayoy ground level pics mao nga namawi na lang kos aerials hehe. Ganahan unta pod ko mukuyog sa inyo pang lakawboys pero sa sunod na lang sad tingali.



Mucomment na lang gyud pod ko mga bai ha. Sa tinud-anay bitaw, puol na kaayo ibasa og mga lantugi diri nga klaro bitaw kaayo nga gidala og maoy tumong sa mga di-ingon nato nga gitawag og troll. Nanawagan mi labi na sa mga bag-o diri nga miyembro nga ayaw na lang og palita ang ilahang argumento. Let us pick our fights. Kanang naa poy unod, kanang mas maayou og giraise ang points sa tinud-anay nga naay CONCERN sa Sugbo. Let's learn to discern which posts are worthy to comment on na lang.

Unya dili man gyud malikayan bitaw nga naay mga ingani nga lantugi apan, dili man to kaayo muabot og pila ka pages sa thread. Karon mura og taastaas na gyud og naagi mao nga sum-ol na gyud. Kinahanglan na ta og sopdrinks.

Salamat sa mga nag update.

cebu is the philippine's best seller. naki ride on ra na si Amir ug promote sa ilahang lugar, kay daghan baya mo visit sa cebu basin diay ma-spotlight sad sila. siya nalang naningkamot, busy man gud ila mayor ug panumbag..

i dont want to be self-righteous but i think your comment is appropriate. Amir is only staing constructive criticisms, and he does not know a lot of facts about Cebu City. So saying that nki ride-on ra siya para mka promote sa ilang lugar nya apilon pa jud nato ang ila mayor nga nanumbag. under the belt naman nah! para nko rana ha. i dont mean to offend you. im just stating my observations.

mu bisita jd ko sa SSC para mka balita about sa infrastructure and development new about Cebu City nya mka basa ko ug mga ing.ato nga post murag ma dishearten ko. We already know Metro Cebu is way ahead of Metro Davao so kanang mga gagmay na butang di nalng unta nato padak.on.

ANYWAYS im also pissed of about Mayor Tom if he really knows whats best for Cebu then he should talk to Mayor Rama. He did a lot of things that was beneficial to Cebu so i hope he would be a better man and reduce his pride and talk to Rama so they can work together for the betterment of Cebu.

Sorry Guys na frustrate lng jud ko sa nahitabo. kasagaran sa akong mabasahan kay away2 nalng not much about the news. nag apil2x pajud ko sa mga post nga dili related sa development sa Cebu nisamot na nuon kabati ni nga Thread! hahahah

KK Cebu

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ACC
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FOODA (???) Mambaling:
Renovation of the building (former ABCED) is ongoing.
They're planning to open this December.
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the most famous chant in cebu coliseum circa 1997-2001

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i dont want to be self-righteous but i think your comment is appropriate. Amir is only staing constructive criticisms, and he does not know a lot of facts about Cebu City. So saying that nki ride-on ra siya para mka promote sa ilang lugar nya apilon pa jud nato ang ila mayor nga nanumbag. under the belt naman nah! para nko rana ha. i dont mean to offend you. im just stating my observations.

mu bisita jd ko sa SSC para mka balita about sa infrastructure and development new about Cebu City nya mka basa ko ug mga ing.ato nga post murag ma dishearten ko. We already know Metro Cebu is way ahead of Metro Davao so kanang mga gagmay na butang di nalng unta nato padak.on.

ANYWAYS im also pissed of about Mayor Tom if he really knows whats best for Cebu then he should talk to Mayor Rama. He did a lot of things that was beneficial to Cebu so i hope he would be a better man and reduce his pride and talk to Rama so they can work together for the betterment of Cebu.

Sorry Guys na frustrate lng jud ko sa nahitabo. kasagaran sa akong mabasahan kay away2 nalng not much about the news. nag apil2x pajud ko sa mga post nga dili related sa development sa Cebu nisamot na nuon kabati ni nga Thread! hahahah

sir, makaila sad intawn mi ug constructive criticism vs nag-troll :)
last comment na ni: walay gubot kung walay manghilabot.

(but if youre offended im deleting my post)

nindot sab na nga spam sushi da. karon pako ana. i thought only the hawaiian's have a spam menu hasta diay japanese. is that a sushi roll with mango? nindot lang na sila ug presentation ang japanese cuisine, tempura ra gyud akong gusto.

Ang Okinawa og Ryukyu Islands na sir MatudNila nga naimpluwensyahan sa Spam tungod sa mga US Bases didto. Sa mainland islands sa Japan wala kaayo na musikat ang spam. Adto pa gani ka sa mga imported goods shops makapalit og spam og pili nga supermarkets.

Ganahan unta ko mutilaw, bearing in mind nga barato ra pod ni sila ba kay unfair man sad gud kung ako icompare og authentic Japanese food kay gisuggest sa ako igsuon pero wala ko kalugar.

Ang kato man gud sa Red Kimono kay nakakaon ko didto nga perteng mahala sa servings pero wa may lami mao nga makadismaya (sensya na mura og hilas paminawon pero tinuod bitaw gyud).

Nagkatawa lang pod ko sa "soba" nga gigahi gyud nga bisaya nahimo og "suba" hehe. Og ang "onigiri" nahimo og onegeri nga ang geri sa nihongo kay diarrhea baya. Haha. Ako magsige sab ko og kabalibali aning mga vowels nga ang resulta kay mahimo og kataw-anan..

@Baka, wa man ko mang hadlok dili mo post og pics...hehe. Ako man gani nuo'y maguol kung di ko ka post og updates kay murag na routine naman ni nako gud... maluya nuon ko kung di ko maka picture picture og maka post og update in 1 week...:D

Kung mag post kog pic, ang 1st gyud nga viewer kay akong kaugalingon:D Mag sige kog balik balik og tan aw sa akong mga pics kay nindot man, ganahan man ko makakita og Cebu pic permi kay maka buhi'g dugo og makapawala sa kagu-ol, murag kalog ba :lol:... So I hope mao sad na'y ma feel sa uban nga mo gaan ilang kalibutan kung maka basa sila og maka kita og pics about Cebu... all about Cebu, Cebu and Cebu alone...:D:D:D
Puhon, ako nasa'y manginahanglan og updates ninyo, I hope mo post sad mo para pawala sa akong kamingaw sa Sugbo :yes:


FOODA Mambaling:
Renovation of the building (former ABCED) is ongoing.
They're planning to open this December.
Shopwise is also targeting open this December.



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@Slerz. Salamat bai. Mao gyud, tambal sa kamingaw ang mga balita og hulagway para sa mga dias lagyo. (Mubalik kag Penang bai? Sorry sa OT)


Ang way pagkapuol nga angulo sa Terraces. Hehe. Sensya na kay once or twice a year ra ko kakita ani sa personal.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6142154899_84c4792519_b.jpg

first of all i am not here in your thread to ridicule cebu's growth. i acknowledge cebu's accomplishments and development. but bear in mind that cebu cannot be perfect, nothing is, davao may have been ahead of cebu in most areas when we talk of legislation and local governance, ecological balance and basic infras like water and power as well as the promise and room for growth but i am not saying that davao is perfect. as many of you here pointed out, davao do have its flaws. what is important is how we take these opinions (or criticisms as many of you here would like to point out) constructively rather than spew jejemonic gibberish and trash talk.

^^^^

VIRUS ALERT !!!
Pls do not respond to the above post.
This VIRUS is a waste of precious time & space. :ohno:

^^Okinawa diay ka @Baks?

^^

i-quarantine ang virus.

im sure, wala na'y mo-reply ana. :lol:

^^Okinawa diay ka @Baks?

Dili bai, naa kos Okayama. Haha. Parihas2x ra gud. Pero nakaadto na kos Okinawa 3 times kay magfield work mi didto. Duol2x gyud ila kultura sa Taiwan og sa Pinas gani.

- CCTV cameras are currently being installed in CBP intersections.

anyone got pics on the Phase 2 Beautification?

- CCTV cameras are currently being installed in CBP intersections.

anyone got pics on the Phase 2 Beautification?

i think slerz has pero those are a few pages back.

i noticed murag almost wala nay sodium lamps sa mga major roads and streets sa cyudad.

murag gipang-ilisdan na og energy-efficient LED lamps and including the traffic lights na super bright bisan sa daylight.

geared to being world-class na atong dakbayan. :cheers:

Wa gyu'y takers? ignore mode sa tang tanan? Hahahahaha

i think slerz has pero those are a few pages back.

i noticed murag almost wala nay sodium lamps sa mga major roads and streets sa cyudad.

murag gipang-ilisdan na og energy-efficient LED lamps and including the traffic lights na super bright bisan sa daylight.

geared to being world-class na atong dakbayan. :cheers:

^^ i hope we can have an information as to where those old (but working) sodium lamps are going...i hope mapahimuslan na sa mga other areas (outskirts) sa city kaysa itambak lang sa city's junk yard :okay:

...kamo'ng tulo dapat i-quarantine! :bash: ..obvious na kaayo, i-mention pa gyud! :ohno:

^^^^

VIRUS ALERT !!!
Pls do not respond to the above post.
This VIRUS is a waste of precious time & space. :ohno:

^^

i-quarantine ang virus.

im sure, wala na'y mo-reply ana. :lol:

Wa gyu'y takers? ignore mode sa tang tanan? Hahahahaha

kung pwede i donate sa cordova/babag 2, mactan... problema kaayo tulis diha kay nihit ang streetlights

^^

yup, but those old lamps are energy hogs and are the cause of some road accidents.

the city is planning to replace all 20,000 sodium lamps. by the looks of it, they're almost 100% done.

^^ nice suggestion bai @ivanc... kana'ng "ngit-ngit" man gud ang area, usa sab na sa maka-encourage og lain-laing di maayo'ng buhat....from robbery/hold-up, rape, kout-kuot, kumot-kumot og uban pa.

Rama: Barangays to get 4x4 vehicles
By Jessica R. Pareja (The Freeman) Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The conflict between two political leaders in Cebu City can also bring some good.

This as Mayor Michael Rama announced yesterday that all barangays will get brand new vehicles by next year.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727310&publicationSubCategoryId=107

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P14M infra projects break ground
By Jessica Ann R. Pareja/FPL (The Freeman) Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu City Government yesterday broke ground two multi-million infrastructure projects.

The projects include the P8 million rehabilitation of A. Soriano Street and the P6 million civil works for the rehabilitation of the Cebu City Sports Center.

The rehabilitation of A Soriano Street, from Conching Native Chicken to White Gold Club, already includes the drainage system that is expected to solve the flooding in the area which is getting frequent every time there is a heavy downpour.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727317&publicationSubCategoryId=107

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US Navy ship docks in Cebu for 3 days
By Garry B. Lao/JMO (The Freeman) Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - In line with the “America in 3D” program of the United States Embassy, a US Navy destroyer, the USS Russell, will arrive and will be anchored off in Cebu this weekend.

In a statement, US Embassy Information Officer Yolly de Guzman said the USS Russell (DDG-59) is the second US Navy ship to bear the name. The original Russell (DD 414) was laid down in 1937 and participated in the liberation of the Philippines in 1944 and 1945.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727319&publicationSubCategoryId=107

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VM wants P490T firemen's vests for city councilors
By Rene U. Borromeo/JPM (The Freeman) Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu City Vice Mayor Joy Augustus Young and Councilor Noel Eleuterio Wenceslao want members of the Cebu City Council to look like firefighters by wearing firemen’s protective vests when they respond to fires.

If approved, the plan of Young and Wenceslao would cost the City P490,485.

But Councilor Rodrigo “Bebot” Abellanosa, who chairs the City Council’s committee on social services, described such an expense as unnecessary.

Abellanosa pointed out that most of the City’s 19 councilors do not respond to fire alarms anyway.

If the City Council would insist on buying such protective gears, Abellanosa added, these should be issued to the firefighters.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727313&publicationSubCategoryId=107

^^ good news...good vibes! :okay: now, we are talking!

more good news:


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Talisay bans names, images of public officials on billboards (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727361&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Liv G. Campo (The Freeman)
Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The Talisay City council has approved a measure reinforcing the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) order which bans names or images of public officials in billboards or signages of government projects or properties.


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Consolacion tries to protect its roads (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727364&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Jose P. Sollano (The Freeman)
Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The municipal council of Consolacion has approved a resolution requesting the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) to refrain from issuing, including the renewal of crashing, quarry and hauling operations, permits in the town without the clearance and favorable endorsement of the mayor, the municipal council, and the barangay council.


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Dutch gov't pledges more support to ERUF (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727023&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Flor Z. Perolina (The Freeman)
Updated September 14, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The Dutch government has committed to give more support to the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation (ERUF).

Mario Schoondeswoerd, a fire chief in Holland, said his group were impressed by how ERUF personnel and some newly trained barangay disaster brigade members in the 27 barangays presented their simulated Rescue of fire-air crash and vehicle extrication exercises last Sunday morning at the Reclamation Area of Mandaue City.

Schoondeswoerd said his country will donate more equipment to ERUF in the next 25 years in particular in the area of climate change.



:D

[QUOTE=ivanc;83784329]the most famous chant in cebu coliseum circa 1997-2001

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na uso gyud ni.. ala NBA kuno... with the poster sa mga tao sa background... "I LOVE YOU THIS GAME " :lol::lol::lol:

SOON: CEBU to VIETNAM Direct Flight

http://news.vietnamhotels.net/images/35/7148.jpg
pic from http://news.vietnamhotels.ne


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PH, Vietnam sign air travel agreement (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/ph-vietnam-sign-air-travel-agreement-179323)
By Elias O. Baquero
Sunstar Online
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE airline of the once restricted communist country of Vietnam will soon fly directly to the Mactan Cebu International Airport after the signing of an agreement with the Philippines.

Undersecretary Aristotle Batuhan of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is presently in Ho Chi Minh City for air negotiations.


:D

:D COMPUTER HACKER'S CONVENTION in CEBU???


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Hackers meet, share knowledge (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/hackers-meet-share-knowledge-179325)
By Mia A. Aznar
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

COMPUTER protection companies may have painted a bad picture of hackers, but local hackers hope to change the public’s perception of them.

Dax Labrador, founding director of the Root Convention held in Cebu over the weekend, said not all hackers are “bad guys.”

[QUOTE=ivanc;83784329]the most famous chant in cebu coliseum circa 1997-2001

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/36451_132193380134652_132193320134658_229581_3134074_n.jpg

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na uso gyud ni.. ala NBA kuno... with the poster sa mga tao sa background... "I LOVE YOU THIS GAME " :lol::lol::lol:

i remember my female classmates watching their EVERY practice. lol. dondon was like a demigod back then. lol

more good news:


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Talisay bans names, images of public officials on billboards (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727361&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Liv G. Campo (The Freeman)
Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The Talisay City council has approved a measure reinforcing the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) order which bans names or images of public officials in billboards or signages of government projects or properties.




:D

This is good, Talisay's now starting gauging up their local officials to the next level through this strict implemantation, first the transferring of Tabunok Public Market(bisag nadugay tuod ug balhin :D) and now this.:applause:

mingawn man sad ko sa dakong tarp ni Eddigul sa may Tabunok, nalipay na unta ko nga nawagtang to, pero gi-ilisan pod diay sa dagway sa iyang anak.:lol:

and btw, my friend said nga public park with water features daw ang gitrabahu ron diha sa ilang front municipal hall..way to go Talisay..:banana:

:D COMPUTER HACKER'S CONVENTION in CEBU???


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Hackers meet, share knowledge (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/hackers-meet-share-knowledge-179325)
By Mia A. Aznar
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

COMPUTER protection companies may have painted a bad picture of hackers, but local hackers hope to change the public’s perception of them.

Dax Labrador, founding director of the Root Convention held in Cebu over the weekend, said not all hackers are “bad guys.”

there's a convention for practically everything lol. dia man gani diri sa la convention center nga gitawag ug hempcon ug adultcon pa gyud. diri sa long beach convention center mora ug tame pa gamay like anime con, coin and stamp con, beauty con, construction con like cebu x con.

^^

yup, but those old lamps are energy hogs and are the cause of some road accidents.

the city is planning to replace all 20,000 sodium lamps. by the looks of it, they're almost 100% done.

By the word "replace", meaning sodium lamps lang gihapon ang itaud bro?

Just one of the numerous tree planting activities in Cebu

More and more Cebuanos are joining Tree Planting activities...:okay::okay:

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nag open na sila? diba sept target ilang opening?

Passed by JMall, Sept.27 ilang soft opening..:cheers:

i think slerz has pero those are a few pages back.

i noticed murag almost wala nay sodium lamps sa mga major roads and streets sa cyudad.

murag gipang-ilisdan na og energy-efficient LED lamps and including the traffic lights na super bright bisan sa daylight.

geared to being world-class na atong dakbayan. :cheers:

Kabantay pd ko from Andoks-Mabolo down to Innodata kay naka LED na pd ug from JY Lahug down to Gorordo.

Ang Okinawa og Ryukyu Islands na sir MatudNila nga naimpluwensyahan sa Spam tungod sa mga US Bases didto. Sa mainland islands sa Japan wala kaayo na musikat ang spam. Adto pa gani ka sa mga imported goods shops makapalit og spam og pili nga supermarkets.

Ganahan unta ko mutilaw, bearing in mind nga barato ra pod ni sila ba kay unfair man sad gud kung ako icompare og authentic Japanese food kay gisuggest sa ako igsuon pero wala ko kalugar.

Ang kato man gud sa Red Kimono kay nakakaon ko didto nga perteng mahala sa servings pero wa may lami mao nga makadismaya (sensya na mura og hilas paminawon pero tinuod bitaw gyud).

Nagkatawa lang pod ko sa "soba" nga gigahi gyud nga bisaya nahimo og "suba" hehe. Og ang "onigiri" nahimo og onegeri nga ang geri sa nihongo kay diarrhea baya. Haha. Ako magsige sab ko og kabalibali aning mga vowels nga ang resulta kay mahimo og kataw-anan..

my Moroccan uncle nga ganahan kaayog Japanese food kay gusto mukaon sa Nonki. at least decent daw kompara sa uban japanese restaurants diri sa cebu.

Wow..so many good news today..keep posting guys.Btw..good move by the talisay city government..

ni gara sad nang gi hingan lag jochval. Ka way lami ibasa sa iyang mga post, daghan pa gyud kaayo. Normal ra nako nang mga troll kay ni exist man gyud na sila diri sa ssc sa una pa pero ang kaning jochval, karon pa ko maka sugat ani nga murag visrus sa tanang cebu threads... wana gyuy lami ang Cebu threads:ohno:
Ok raman ta kung hutdon ning thread sa usa ka adlaw sa iyang mga post basta ang sturyaan lang sad about Cebu ra, dili iyang kaugalingon og post nga wa brake brake nga wa lang mag huna huna sa uban...
Mao ra raba ni atong madangpan ning SSC labi nag layo ta sa Sugbo unya mao ra'y mabasahan nato, ang post ni jochval nga wa'y lami!

pasensya na... I know sayop ni akong post about him pero prangkahay lang ning ako.

dili man pud tanan post nako about pud anang mga troll sa mga niaging mga adlaw, i have posts naman pud sa Cebu, i know sayop ko nga gitubayan ko nang troll, kay maigo man jud akong ego kung naay modaot ning atong syudad, because that's how i love Cebu, siguro someday mapul-an na ko ani nila, pero ayaw sad i generalize ang tanang nakong post nga "way lami", di man nako ma pugos ang tanan ba nga maganahan sa akong post kay opinion na ninyo, pero that's how i express, and my expression ni reflect sa akong post, we have the freedom to post our expressions as long nga wala ko ni OT, di ba bisan naay OT ko, sagolan man nako ug on topic di ba? tan-awa sad nang akong mga post nga about Cebu pud, di lang akong mga tubay sa troll ug mga panglanggaw, i do even have an effort pud nga mag picture sa Cebu para sa mga Cebuanos nga out of the country or bisan naa lang sa out of Cebu, i dont know kung girecognize ni nimo sa akoa,

remember nga ingon ang uban annoying na kaayo ko, di ba giminimize naman nako na, di man ko gahi ug ulo, sayon ra man ko pasabton, ang nakaunfair lang kay imo gibadlong kay ako, ako ra jud ngalan gi mention, wa nimo gimention sila @bak, @gud2ya, @mainstream, @cyber, ug uban pa nga sila pud kusog pud nitubay anang troll, di naman sad ko ganahan motabay na anang troll ba, gipabuhagay lang nako tanan para di nako motubay sa sunod...

di man ko madumtanon ba, hope we are all friends here..

[QUOTE=ivanc;83784329]the most famous chant in cebu coliseum circa 1997-2001

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na uso gyud ni.. ala NBA kuno... with the poster sa mga tao sa background... "I LOVE YOU THIS GAME " :lol::lol::lol:

yeah, idol jud ko sa una si Dondon Hontiveros...:okay:...pero nakabati lang sa Cebu Coliseum kay manglabay ug ihi isulod sa Nature Spring, ug manglabay ug sinsiyo kung mapildi ang Cebu Gems..:ohno:...bad impression na...

SOON: CEBU to VIETNAM Direct Flight

http://news.vietnamhotels.net/images/35/7148.jpg
pic from http://news.vietnamhotels.ne


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PH, Vietnam sign air travel agreement (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/ph-vietnam-sign-air-travel-agreement-179323)
By Elias O. Baquero
Sunstar Online
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE airline of the once restricted communist country of Vietnam will soon fly directly to the Mactan Cebu International Airport after the signing of an agreement with the Philippines.

Undersecretary Aristotle Batuhan of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is presently in Ho Chi Minh City for air negotiations.


:D

good news ni sa Cebu, naa na tay direct access sa IndoChina..:okay:

This is good, Talisay's now starting gauging up their local officials to the next level through this strict implemantation, first the transferring of Tabunok Public Market(bisag nadugay tuod ug balhin :D) and now this.:applause:

mingawn man sad ko sa dakong tarp ni Eddigul sa may Tabunok, nalipay na unta ko nga nawagtang to, pero gi-ilisan pod diay sa dagway sa iyang anak.:lol:

and btw, my friend said nga public park with water features daw ang gitrabahu ron diha sa ilang front municipal hall..way to go Talisay..:banana:

mao man ni ang gi wish nako kaniadto..:), pero di naman diay kinahanglan ug balaod para ana, political will ra man diay diretso, hope maimplement jud ni ug tarong ug mosunod ang uban syudad ug lungsod sa Cebu ug sa tibuok nasud..

Congrats Cebu!

bai joch..good morning..i think sayup ang imong pagsabot sa mensahe ni bai slerz., ang iyang point man tingali is be mature enough as forumer here, and minimize those OT posts, nga bisan tuod ug nag post pod ka ug On topics posts, the point there is be a quality poster, not a quantity type of poster nga basta lang kay modaghan ang post kumbati na dayun, kay kini nga forum is very different and reputable, i know you're a istorya member, but please ayaw lang dad-a ang pagka-istoryan nimo diri bai joch kay decent forum intawn kaau ni..daghan mga hi-profile personas ang naga basa2x diri nga forum.

correct me if im wrong bai slerz..

maaung buntag sa tanan..

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Forum chases tourism boom (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/09/15/forum-chases-tourism-boom-179379)
By Oscar C. Pineda and Rizel S. Adlawan
Thursday, September 15, 2011

^^ i hope we can have an information as to where those old (but working) sodium lamps are going...i hope mapahimuslan na sa mga other areas (outskirts) sa city kaysa itambak lang sa city's junk yard :okay:

Naa man to news sa una or post lang ba kaha to sa usa ka forumer diri, nga ang sodium lamps ibalhin ngadto's mountain baranggays.

i got your'e point naman @Davz, pero ginimize naman nako na ba, siguro makapuol lang halos every hour naa koy post, pero almost on topic man sad, ang ako lang pud nga naa man say uban diri mag OT ug post ug ngano ako man jud ang makit-an, kay abi akoy daghan ug post??

mga post nako about my feelings, akong ideas, comments, ug opinions nako about sa atong Cebu, i know masagolan nako ug mga OT it is because ang uban pud kay OT, because im that type of person, nga naay mouna nako ug ingon ana, tubagon pud nako ug ingon ana, pero im willing to change man pud kung ingnon lang ko ug tarong or bisan sa PM lang, for example kay @matudnila ba to gi pm ko niya nga to research kung naa koy words nga di masabtan, di ba di na kaayo ko mangutana unsay meaning anang mga words unless di na jud nako makit-an sa google, kay acronym kaayo...

@joch,

sabta lng na si slerz. most of the time level-headed man na cya. usahay gani OT og magpasiaw man pod na cya. sometime lng gyud mora na cya gi-regla :lol:

mao ba..hehe..pero enough na, basin ako na pud ma trending ani..tsk tsk tsk....

BTW, ang Myvan Cityscape diri sa Juana Osmeña nagsugod na ug pangguba, hope makapicture ko rong weekend...:)

i got your'e point naman @Davz, pero ginimize naman nako na ba, siguro makapuol lang halos every hour naa koy post, pero almost on topic man sad, ang ako lang pud nga naa man say uban diri mag OT ug post ug ngano ako man jud ang makit-an, kay abi akoy daghan ug post??

mga post nako about my feelings, akong ideas, comments, ug opinions nako about sa atong Cebu, i know masagolan nako ug mga OT it is because ang uban pud kay OT, because im that type of person, nga naay mouna nako ug ingon ana, tubagon pud nako ug ingon ana, pero im willing to change man pud kung ingnon lang ko ug tarong or bisan sa PM lang, for example kay @matudnila ba to gi pm ko niya nga to research kung naa koy words nga di masabtan, di ba di na kaayo ko mangutana unsay meaning anang mga words unless di na jud nako makit-an sa google, kay acronym kaayo...

OT:
dont worry jochval, if they hate you.. well, i love you! thats true iya iya jud ang opinion diri..if u hate jochval, me i love him! :lol: just be who u are, cool, funny and of course you have sense man pod.. kung ang uban nagninaning aning forum and too serious diri, then be urself pod, inyo pod na, iya iya tag kina-iya diri og walay nanag-iya nato aning Forum! Bitaw, usahay di malikayan kanang reglahon ko, sapoton jud ko!:lol: :lol: az en!
just enjoy and dili i-career ang SSC, pero limit sab gamay sa topics which is suppose to be Cities, Skyscrapers, Urbanity, Infrastructure, Architecture, Places! Love you jochval! muah!

SOON: CEBU to VIETNAM Direct Flight

http://news.vietnamhotels.net/images/35/7148.jpg
pic from http://news.vietnamhotels.ne


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PH, Vietnam sign air travel agreement (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/ph-vietnam-sign-air-travel-agreement-179323)
By Elias O. Baquero
Sunstar Online
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE airline of the once restricted communist country of Vietnam will soon fly directly to the Mactan Cebu International Airport after the signing of an agreement with the Philippines.

Undersecretary Aristotle Batuhan of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is presently in Ho Chi Minh City for air negotiations.


:D

Daghanag Good news sa Cebu oi! wew! :banana:

In defense of Jochval, other than his 'out of this world' commentaries, I find no fault in his posts. Personally, I wouldn't want to visit these threads with just news and photographs laid out for everyone to read and see. Interaction is essential. OTs are expected since this is a forum. Even real-life meetings can have funny moments. People come to SSC for 'first-hand' information which, more often than not, get revealed during playful exchanges. People who want information delivered newspaper style go to official websites and news pages. But this is a forum where rumors become juicy and people get to become friends and share thoughts and ideas.

@Joch, since I noticed that you're one of the most clobbered posters here, I suggest that you moderate your comments. Less OTs. If you feel the need to react, I suggest you type whatever you want to say, post it, re-read it, then edit out the 'unworthy' stuff. Haha.

di na ba kaha masaturated ani ang atong existing international terminal?hehe, basin mao jud ni makapadali sa terminal 2..hehe

@Zuburbia - thanks..mwaaah..hehe
@ley - alright bay..:okay:

^^ i hope we can have an information as to where those old (but working) sodium lamps are going...i hope mapahimuslan na sa mga other areas (outskirts) sa city kaysa itambak lang sa city's junk yard :okay:

There was a news article weeks ago stating nga ibutang daw to sa mga secondary roads, barangay roads, mountain roads, etc. of Cebu City. :)

These new metal halide lamps are really super bright :okay:

Above average rainfall in Cebu
By Garry Lao

CEBU, Philippines - The above average rainfall may have contributed to landslides and flooding that hit the entire Cebu and destroyed several properties as well as endangered the lives of the people especially those living on unstable ground.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Mactan Chief Oscar Tabada said volume of rain that fell over Cebu last July and August was already above average.

In yesterday’s Kapihan sa PIA, Tabada said the total rain volume in the last two months were already 240 millimeters while the average or normal rainfall in Cebu is only 145 millimeters.

Citing recent incidents where the vicinity of SM City Cebu was heavily flooded, Tabada said an estimated 575,000 barrels of rain poured in the area.

“There is abnormality in our rainfall. Kinahanglan naa na’y measure i-adopt ang atong local government unit. Kinahanglan pangitaan og pamaagi kay kung dili gani, ang mahitabo there will be trouble in Cebu,” Tabada said as he pointed out the climate has been changing.

Click here (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727326&publicationSubCategoryId=107) to read the whole article.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727326&publicationSubCategoryId=107

Grabe ang rainfall sa Cebu. But still, this is not an excuse for the recent floodings and landslides.

My take on jochval....... I may not like him.. but i do respect him.. thats why ipaagi lang nato nku sa jokes, when i am pissed. But IMO, its too rude to write something about a person especially in the wide eye view of the forumers... :D

I agree with @ zuburbia.. He is just being himself... As the saying goes " Be Yourself, No Matter what they say.... sa long as you do it with style".. :lol:

I love you too @Joch. Pasensya na lang. When people care about something, in this case our city, emotions sometimes get out of hand. Ganahan man ko sa imong personality, lahi pod ka. Ang ako lang advice nimo, tone it down a bit. Otherwise, just be yourself and thanks for all your effort.

Lain pay ato guys, tinuod tong ilang giingon nga 1521 Tower sa SRP? I know it's just an idea but it looks good and symbolic. Just don't mind those who say that you guys are all ideas and drawings, asa man diay magsugod ang mga achievements and successes dili ba sa ideas? Unsaon nga ang uban mathreatened man sa Cebu ug dili gani maselos. Isig paningkamotay lang unta di ba?

Lain pay ato guys, tinuod tong ilang giingon nga 1521 Tower sa SRP? I know it's just an idea but it looks good and symbolic. Just don't mind those who say that you guys are all ideas and drawings, asa man diay magsugod ang mga achievements and successes dili ba sa ideas? Unsaon nga ang uban mathreatened man sa Cebu ug dili gani maselos. Isig paningkamotay lang unta di ba?

dakong sakto mam edith! with underline. hehe

kani imong pasabot mam?

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dakong sakto mam edith! with underline. hehe

kani imong pasabot mam?

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^^ nindota ani oie.... I hope naay investor gusto mutukod ani..

Hotel firm aims to boost market presence in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727333&publicationSubCategoryId=108)

CEBU, Philippines - Aside from its drastic move to establish its name in Cebu, the Genesis Hotels and Resorts Corporation, also welcomes the possibility of making its presence felt in the province considering its fertile opportunity for tourism related investments... full article (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727333&publicationSubCategoryId=108)

kinsay nakakita sa tv series before nag tvpatrol gipakita ang mga creation ni Kenneth Cobonpue




edit: part diay sa tv series ang mga furniture

dakong sakto mam edith! with underline. hehe

kani imong pasabot mam?

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Yes, mao na siya. Thanks Ley.

nindot kung matinuod ni :banana:, pero basin mahal ang maintenance, kay tungod sa high speed elevators, then mayn ta dako ilang makuha sa mga revolving restaurants ug sa imax theater ug naay entrance fee ni siya para mo cope up sa maintenance....

it would be the iconic tower of Cebu jud...:okay:

^^if given the chance to choose, i'd rather want Niño Paraiso to be build rather than this observation tower which is not unique anymore..

hinoon nice man pud ang Niño paraiso, mas madayon pa to kaysa kaysa 1521 tower, hehe,, need lang jud ug funding..:)

Question lang..... unsaon pag edit sa gi post in the previous thread. Naa ko gi post last July pa ug gusto nako ma edit. Pwede pa ba na siya mahimo? Thanks.

Question lang..... unsaon pag edit sa gi post in the previous thread. Naa ko gi post last July pa ug gusto nako ma edit. Pwede pa ba na siya mahimo? Thanks.

pwede kaayu sir..you can edit your post anytime..:)

Question lang..... unsaon pag edit sa gi post in the previous thread. Naa ko gi post last July pa ug gusto nako ma edit. Pwede pa ba na siya mahimo? Thanks.

Kung closed na ang thread, dili na mahimong iedit, pero pwede nimo itry ug request sa mods nga iedit imong post

naa man sa ubos ana imong post , ang iyang button kay edit, unless kung na closed na ang thread

SOON: CEBU to VIETNAM Direct Flight

http://news.vietnamhotels.net/images/35/7148.jpg
pic from http://news.vietnamhotels.ne


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PH, Vietnam sign air travel agreement (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/ph-vietnam-sign-air-travel-agreement-179323)
By Elias O. Baquero
Sunstar Online
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE airline of the once restricted communist country of Vietnam will soon fly directly to the Mactan Cebu International Airport after the signing of an agreement with the Philippines.

Undersecretary Aristotle Batuhan of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is presently in Ho Chi Minh City for air negotiations.


:D

nice , pero naa kaha mga pasahero from ho chi minh city to cebu and vice vesra ? correct me im wrong pero vientamese are not the type of people who flock ( just like the koreams and japanese ) to some of the worlds most beautiful destinations like cebu. then ang mga cebuano sab mga inot heheheheheh kontento na lang mag tour tour within the philippines heheheh.

^^ Vitenamese are not the only target market for this route but also those tourists that use Vietnam as their transit point to Cebu...and by the way, never underestimate our comrades my dear....many Cebuanos and the rest of Mindanaoans are now certified traveller...outbound flights to Singapore, Hongkong and to the rest of Asia have increasing figures for the past year.. :okay:

nice view of cebu skyline from The Penthouse at Sugbutel Cebu
pic from their facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Penthouse-at-Sugbutel-Cebu/125826827479694)

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SOON: CEBU to VIETNAM Direct Flight

http://news.vietnamhotels.net/images/35/7148.jpg
pic from http://news.vietnamhotels.ne


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PH, Vietnam sign air travel agreement (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/ph-vietnam-sign-air-travel-agreement-179323)
By Elias O. Baquero
Sunstar Online
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE airline of the once restricted communist country of Vietnam will soon fly directly to the Mactan Cebu International Airport after the signing of an agreement with the Philippines.

Undersecretary Aristotle Batuhan of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is presently in Ho Chi Minh City for air negotiations.


:D


Nice! now it's more easier to travel to Vietnam from Cebu :)

MORAG CEBU ANG BANNER TODAY:banana::banana:

mayta ug mo travel tas Vietnam.. di nasad magkinahanglan ug Visa.. :D

^^ yes, you can without a visa!...just like Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asian Countries with an agreement on "NO-VISA-POLICY", you can travel to Vietnam without Visa up to 21 days free :okay:


Here is the website showing a List of Countries - Filipinos Can Visit Without a Tourist Visa - Updated as of 2 June 2011:

http://reahguevarra.com/countries-filipinos-no-tourist-visa/


:D

mayn ta posible na, di ba gaplano man sad gani to nga ang tibuok South East Asia usa na lang ang currency niya? pareha sa Euro??

^^ posible na gyud na @joch nga wala'y visa needed within S.E. territory..

lagi murag brocolli @cyber...:D...

lami kan-on kay mura man ug brocoli.:lol::lol::lol:

^^ yes, you can without a visa!...just like Hongkong, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asian Countries with an agreement on "NO-VISA-POLICY", you can travel to Vietnam without Visa up to 21 days free :okay:


Here is the website showing a List of Countries - Filipinos Can Visit Without a Tourist Visa - Updated as of 2 June 2011:

http://reahguevarra.com/countries-filipinos-no-tourist-visa/


:D


Wow.. thank you for this information @diehard... i am asking because i am currently working on my passport and plans to go around the SEA nation at least.. yaw lang na naa visa kay madugay ta.. hehehe

Philippines and U.S. Commission Megaports System to Increase Security at the Port of Manila


MANILA, PHILIPPINES – The Governments of the Philippines and the United States formally inaugurated today the upgrade of radiation detection equipment at Asian Terminal Incorporated’s (ATI) South Harbor and the International Container Terminal Services, Inc.’s (ICTSI) Manila International Container Terminal designed to further increase security measures at the Port of Manila, the country’s premier trade gateway.

The radiation detection systems are part of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Megaports Initiative to help deter, detect, and interdict illicit shipments of nuclear and other radioactive materials that might pass through international gateways such as seaports. The US Government has contributed US$26 million for setting up the facility in the Philippines alone. The U.S. DOE has to date deployed Megaports equipment in 38 major seaports worldwide.

A joint ceremony was held at the ICTSI Harbor Lounge and was attended by representatives from the Department of Science and Technology, Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Department of Foreign Affairs, Bureau of Customs, Philippine Ports Authority, ATI, ICTSI, U.S. Embassy, and U.S. Department of Energy.

The commissioning highlighted the decades long relationship between the two countries and the more recent cooperation to prevent nuclear proliferation and combat nuclear smuggling.

“Our cooperation with our Philippine partners underscores our shared commitment to increase security for cargo shipments and prevent illegal trafficking of nuclear materials,” said U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Harry K. Thomas, Jr. “We look forward to continuing to work with the Philippines to enhance global peace and security as we work to implement the nuclear security agenda outlined by President Obama and our international partners.”

”Megaports helps the Philippines meet a variety of goals. During the Fukushima Dai-ichi Nuclear Power Plant accident, the radiation portal monitors installed at the Port of Manila were used in screening food shipments to ensure consumer safety,” said Philippine Nuclear Research Institute Director Dr. Alumanda M. dela Rosa.

In 2005, the U.S. DOE signed a memorandum of intent with the Philippines Department of Science and Technology to implement the Megaports Initiative in the Philippines. The Port of Manila is a key port in South East Asia and one of the major feeder ports in Singapore, China, and Japan. The Port of Manila is the first site in the Philippines to become operational. The Megaports Initiative will install the radiation detection equipment at the Port of Cebu next.

The Megaports Initiative is part of the U.S. DOE’s Second Line of Defense (SLD) Program, which works collaboratively with foreign governments at land border crossings, airports, and seaports to install radiation detection equipment and associated communications equipment. The SLD Program also provides training to host government officials to operate systems that detect smuggled nuclear and other radioactive materials.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/megaports.html

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According to inquirer.net, the each facility costs US$ 26M (roughly Php1.1Billion). 2 facilities will be setup in the country, one in Manila and here in Cebu

http://technology.inquirer.net/4129/us-sets-up-26-m-nuke-detector-at-port-of-manila/

@Slerz. Salamat bai. Mao gyud, tambal sa kamingaw ang mga balita og hulagway para sa mga dias lagyo. (Mubalik kag Penang bai? Sorry sa OT)


Ang way pagkapuol nga angulo sa Terraces. Hehe. Sensya na kay once or twice a year ra ko kakita ani sa personal.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6176/6142154899_84c4792519_b.jpg

the best gyud ang The Terraces! :okay:

SOON: CEBU to VIETNAM Direct Flight

http://news.vietnamhotels.net/images/35/7148.jpg
pic from http://news.vietnamhotels.ne


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PH, Vietnam sign air travel agreement (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/09/14/ph-vietnam-sign-air-travel-agreement-179323)
By Elias O. Baquero
Sunstar Online
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE airline of the once restricted communist country of Vietnam will soon fly directly to the Mactan Cebu International Airport after the signing of an agreement with the Philippines.

Undersecretary Aristotle Batuhan of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) is presently in Ho Chi Minh City for air negotiations.


:D

Great!!! Cebu to the World!!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Philippines and U.S. Commission Megaports System to Increase Security at the Port of Manila

In 2005, the U.S. DOE signed a memorandum of intent with the Philippines Department of Science and Technology to implement the Megaports Initiative in the Philippines. The Port of Manila is a key port in South East Asia and one of the major feeder ports in Singapore, China, and Japan. The Port of Manila is the first site in the Philippines to become operational. The Megaports Initiative will install the radiation detection equipment at the Port of Cebu next.

http://manila.usembassy.gov/megaports.html

^^ it's so fitting to install the next Radiation Detection Equipment in Cebu being one of the busiest ports in the country :okay:


:D

Wow.. thank you for this information @diehard... i am asking because i am currently working on my passport and plans to go around the SEA nation at least.. yaw lang na naa visa kay madugay ta.. hehehe

^^ ...i'm pretty sure kaya gyud nimo mo-travel (financially & physically)...like most people say, "travelling equates learning" ...modesty aside, i'm saving much of my earnings so i can travel as much as i can when i retire!

:D

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more on Flickr:U.S. Embassy, Manila Philippines (http://www.flickr.com/people/usembassymanila/)

If that future flight between Vietnam and Cebu and other additional flights coming, will push through, di ko ka imagine unsa na kagip-ot unya sa airport...Ug ang masterplan sa bag-ong terminal kay mora'g dugay dugay pa ra ba intawon to matuman...Aw, kana kung matuman lagi pud... :)

Kaning BRT ba, matinuod na gud kaha ni? Or basin feasibility study lang ni kutob? Kulba pud usahay no, especially after the reports about PNoys admin cancelling previous projects left and right.

^^ re: U.S. Navy Ship docking at our shores....the girls at our city's red district would be very happy with this development...talking about U.S. Navy roaming around the streets of Cebu City particularly downtown... :D i remember one time, naglaray gyud ang taxi sa may Q1...each with a Navy man on-board and his lady love! :lol:

best picture ive seen in a long time........so happy to see this at least naa pa gyud tawon mga tawo nga naay concern for our environment.....cebu needs more greens and trees para dili tawon ta mapareha sa manila nga super baha pirmi..............kudos and hats off to all of you



Just one of the numerous tree planting activities in Cebu

More and more Cebuanos are joining Tree Planting activities...:okay::okay:

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MORAG CEBU ANG BANNER TODAY:banana::banana:

mura bitaw pero taason lang ang elevation sa Tegucigalpa.

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Tegucigalpa, Honduras! :okay:

^^ spill na the beans @main sa Ayala project....can't wait next week! :D

^^
make that next next week sir @DHB! :lol::D

^^ dugaya pa diay...

^^ oo. just remind me lang kay kalimtanon pud bya ko! :lol::nuts::D

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^^ oo. just remind me lang kay kalimtanon pud bya ko! :lol::nuts::D

^^ anyway, kung i-release na nila publicly, then i don't have to remind you...heheh!

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Kanindot na sa road beautification!!! :banana::cheers:



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september 15, 2011

photos by: sugbuanon

Kanang base para sa lamp post ba, ngano diay wala na lang gi-align sa kanang mga base sa mga kahoy?

great updates! :okay:

^^ re: U.S. Navy Ship docking at our shores....the girls at our city's red district would be very happy with this development...talking about U.S. Navy roaming around the streets of Cebu City particularly downtown... :D i remember one time, naglaray gyud ang taxi sa may Q1...each with a Navy man on-board and his lady love! :lol:

like they say: 'Every port, report, every place, replace!':lol:

anyway, nakasaka nako sa 12th floor sa Insular Life bldg and the view there is very nice. floor to ceiling glass windows! mura kag naglakaw-lakaw sa langit!:lol:

^^
:okay: the view from the roof deck is much more beautiful and breathtaking, I swear! :okay:

hinoon nice man pud ang Niño paraiso, mas madayon pa to kaysa kaysa 1521 tower, hehe,, need lang jud ug funding..:)

ana ba... kahibaw man ko nga buotan ka ba. Kahibaw man ko nga kasabot ka ba, nasobrahan lang gyud. Pasensya nasad sa akong nasulti kay di naman gud ko kaayo kasakay sa mga jokes og nagpaka totoo lang sad ko's akong gibati like pareha sa gi ingon ni @Zuburbia. Kung ikaw you're being true to yourself, I'm also being true to myself nga di nako ka sakay sa jokes kay unsaon taman di naman gyud ko ka happy happy knowing nga pila nalang ka buwan, mamatay na gyud tawn akong amahan. I hope you understand sad nga usa sa mga maka smile nako rong panahona kay ang Cebu.

Maong sorry gyud kaayo bai kung naka sala ko nimo. Mo bawi lang nya ko nimo.:yes:
Di na man ko maka pm gud sukad sa pag open nakog balik ani akong account. Gi de activate tingali nila akong pm...


BEAUTIFICATIO: gi unsa mana nilang unahan sa Cebu Doc uy, bati-a pagkahimo, mura mag mga elementary ang ga construct :bash:

ok ra bay @slerz, karon nakabalo nako ngano ingon ana ka gahapon, di man ko madumtanon ba, pero bisag unsaon mokatol man jud, ug di man jud mahimo nga di ko makapasiaw..hehe...pugngan lang nako kutob sa akong mahimo...hehe..peace na ta bay, di man gani magkahiusa ang matag region sa Pilipinas, mayn ta isip mga Sugbuanon magkahiusa ta (char...:)..hehe:))...

ok ra bay @slerz, karon nakabalo nako ngano ingon ana ka gahapon, di man ko madumtanon ba, pero bisag unsaon mokatol man jud, ug di man jud mahimo nga di ko makapasiaw..hehe...pugngan lang nako kutob sa akong mahimo...hehe..peace na ta bay, di man gani magkahiusa ang matag region sa Pilipinas, mayn ta isip mga Sugbuanon magkahiusa ta (char...:)..hehe:))...

for you bai @joch:cheers::cheers::cheers:

mao jud na ang naka nindot sa imoha kay dili ka madinumtanon..ipadayun na higala..:D

ok ra bay @slerz, karon nakabalo nako ngano ingon ana ka gahapon, di man ko madumtanon ba, pero bisag unsaon mokatol man jud, ug di man jud mahimo nga di ko makapasiaw..hehe...pugngan lang nako kutob sa akong mahimo...hehe..peace na ta bay, di man gani magkahiusa ang matag region sa Pilipinas, mayn ta isip mga Sugbuanon magkahiusa ta (char...:)..hehe:))...

^^no! it's your action, not your personality that I hated pero as what I said, it's a fault to hate you kay ako ra'y ni sita nimo means I'm the problem, not you :okay:
You can be trusted pa man gani unlike other nga abi nimog ni salig na sa ato pero diay to, wa diay salig...lol


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^^

:cheers... ma inlove to samot si @bak ..... nindot ang mga picture di maka tagbaw hehe

mao ba bay @slerz, hehe...tnx sa imo gisulti..:), basta i try my best to be a mature forumer na diri..tnx again, sa mga fans nako, este mga ni love pud nako, @zuburbia ug @edithB , @andrew, @bak..:D, @cyber?..hehe, ug uban pa, salamat, wa ko ga expect nga nakaappreciate mo nako bisan sipat kaayo ko...tnx again, i hope ma end na ni nga drama, hehe,

ug sa mga wa kaayo ni like nako, salamat pud sa inyong mga criticisms, coz you made me stronger...by breaking my heart..haha...

overall, tnx sa SSC Cebu...the best jud nga group, :okay:

09-10-2011

Mactan from Compostela
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Movenpick and Lilo-an lighthouse from Compstela
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^^no! it's your action, not your personality that I hated pero as what I said, it's a fault to hate you kay ako ra'y ni sita nimo means I'm the problem, not you :okay:
You can be trusted pa man gani unlike other nga abi nimog ni salig na sa ato pero diay to, wa diay salig...lol


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papa kits is really famous now :D we even talked about this place earlier in school :nuts:

Kanang base para sa lamp post ba, ngano diay wala na lang gi-align sa kanang mga base sa mga kahoy?

Naa may specific sukod sa spacing sa matag lamp post sir...then kanang mga plant boxes gitukod na kung naay tanom/punoan sa sidewalk nga walay sukod na gibasihan...kung ilinya ang lamp posts sa plantboxes, naay purohan nga naay area ang dili mabutangan ug lamppost o malaktawan o di kaha ang base niya masulod na sa plantboxes...

^^Salamat sa enlightenment bai @julfinch.

Daghan pud salamat sa mga updates gikan sa atong mga maniniyots.

^^Nakabantay ko ba, nganong ibutang man jud na nato ang atong mga streetlights ug taas nga base? Kay sa gawas dli man ing-ana ka taas, murag ang base pareha rag height sa pavement mismo or very slightly raised...


BEAUTIFICATIO: gi unsa mana nilang unahan sa Cebu Doc uy, bati-a pagkahimo, mura mag mga elementary ang ga construct :bash:

Abi nakog ako ra'y nakabantay. Bati kaayo pagkatrabaho. Mailhan gud nimo nga lahi ang contractor diring dapita, lahi pud diha. Ang dye nagkampat sa pebble washout, ang pebble washout ambot gi-unsa pagbutang, mura ma nuon ug gi-apil sa masa.

Above average rainfall in Cebu (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727326&publicationSubCategoryId=107)


CEBU, Philippines - The above average rainfall may have contributed to landslides and flooding that hit the entire Cebu and destroyed several properties as well as endangered the lives of the people especially those living on unstable ground.

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Mactan Chief Oscar Tabada said volume of rain that fell over Cebu last July and August was already above average.

In yesterday’s Kapihan sa PIA, Tabada said the total rain volume in the last two months were already 240 millimeters while the average or normal rainfall in Cebu is only 145 millimeters.

Citing recent incidents where the vicinity of SM City Cebu was heavily flooded, Tabada said an estimated 575,000 barrels of rain poured in the area.

“There is abnormality in our rainfall. Kinahanglan naa na’y measure i-adopt ang atong local government unit. Kinahanglan pangitaan og pamaagi kay kung dili gani, ang mahitabo there will be trouble in Cebu,” Tabada said as he pointed out the climate has been changing.

By this month until the end of the year, the Visayas region will continue to experience rain showers.

Tabada said there are still possibilities for Cebu and the rest of Central Visayas to experience one or two more typhoons in the last quarter of this year.

“November and December are usually typhoon months and Visayas will usually experience typhoon during these months so we’d better be watchful,” Tabada said. In the same forum, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) 7 public information officer Ed Llamedo reminded the local government executives on their recommendation to prohibit houses in areas classified as “highly susceptible” to flooding and landslides by the MGB 7.

Based on the assessment by MGB 7 in Cebu City, 19 barangays are highly susceptible to landslides, including Lusaran, Binaliw, Guba, Budlaan, Malubog, Buot-Taup and Busay.

Llamedo said there are features that might be noticed prior to a major landslide such as saturated ground in areas that are usually dry.

He also said the people could check for new cracks or unusual bulges on the ground, streets, pavements or sidewalks, as well as soil moving away from foundations.

Llamedo also urged local officials to study the geohazard maps, and execute the necessary measures to reduce the impact of landslides and flooding. – (FREEMAN)






Rason nga we should upgrade everything.(drainage systems)

Took this last friday infront of Landbank, Sto. Rosario and SSS area..
Ang dakong rason nga mag banaw sa Downtown kay tanang tubig mosubay diay sa Jones gikan sa Fuente og adto padong tanan sa Downtown. Mura wa ni nila nakit-i problemaha da! Last friday, naabot na sa paa ang ka lawm sa tubig sa Junquera Sancianko area. Murag half sa tubig ato gikan diay sa uptown Fuente area.
I hope tagaan ni nilag dakong solution og mag himog dako kaayong drainage along Jones ave.
Paspasi pa imong lihok Mayor Rama kay murag hinay ra kaayo ka :bash:
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^^Nakabantay ko ba, nganong ibutang man jud na nato ang atong mga streetlights ug taas nga base? Kay sa gawas dli man ing-ana ka taas, murag ang base pareha rag height sa pavement mismo or very slightly raised...



Abi nakog ako ra'y nakabantay. Bati kaayo pagkatrabaho. Mailhan gud nimo nga lahi ang contractor diring dapita, lahi pud diha. Ang dye nagkampat sa pebble washout, ang pebble washout ambot gi-unsa pagbutang, mura ma nuon ug gi-apil sa masa.



mura naman gud sad og nag binu-ang ra silag trabaho anang beautification. Murag gi binuangan ra nilang Cebu ana. Kanang unahan gyud sa Cebu Doc kanang pic below, mao gyud na diha ang ga kampat lang ang agi. Kinsa kahay contractor anang dapita kay para makitang katag...

Sa ubang part, nindot nuon kaayo..:yes:

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sir, makaila sad intawn mi ug constructive criticism vs nag-troll :)
last comment na ni: walay gubot kung walay manghilabot.

(but if youre offended im deleting my post)

mao sakto jud walay gubot kung walay manghilabot. wala man jud ko na offend bai. na harshan lng kos imong comment gud heheh bitaw peace bai

^^Nakabantay ko ba, nganong ibutang man jud na nato ang atong mga streetlights ug taas nga base? Kay sa gawas dli man ing-ana ka taas, murag ang base pareha rag height sa pavement mismo or very slightly raised...



Abi nakog ako ra'y nakabantay. Bati kaayo pagkatrabaho. Mailhan gud nimo nga lahi ang contractor diring dapita, lahi pud diha. Ang dye nagkampat sa pebble washout, ang pebble washout ambot gi-unsa pagbutang, mura ma nuon ug gi-apil sa masa.

Asa man nga "gawas" imong gi-mean bai?

Depende man na sa design ug sa standards. Ang base flood level sab maka-apekto sa level sa junction boxes sa electric supply sa street lights that are some times incorporated in the foundation concrete. DOT (US) has a 5 feet above finished grade nga street light base foundation specification (type 7).

Ang uban nga foundation type nag-specify sab ug 4" above finished grade - meaning, ang poste gi-embed sa ground (direct embedded poles). This less than 4 inches height specification (<100mm) is in conformance with roadside design to prevent bottoms of vehicles from snagging the foundation. Mao siguro ni imong gipasabot - kanang base designs intended for those poles very near the road sides.

Mas dali sab ang paagi kon uniform ang pedestals nga gamiton all though-out sa city para maka menos inig palit (e.g. uptown doesn't get flooded while Colon area is prone to flooding yet the city will install the same type of street lights.). JMO(just my opinion)

Movenpick and Lilo-an lighthouse from Compstela
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nice Amara! :)

^^ ...i'm pretty sure kaya gyud nimo mo-travel (financially & physically)...like most people say, "travelling equates learning" ...modesty aside, i'm saving much of my earnings so i can travel as much as i can when i retire!

:D


dghan man promo gud... imagine 10k.. back and forth na sa Hongkong or Singapore.... may sad unta makataak ta anang mga lugara ba.. para maghangad hangad sa tas ilang mga skyscrapers.....:cheers:

Congratulations to the Cebuano topnotchers in the Sept. 2011 Electrical Engineering Licensure Exam by Registered Master Electricians:

6th Place- Hilbert Garcia, USJ-R, 82.50%

7th Place- Patrick Jay Nangkil, CIT, 82.00%

8th Place- Romel Fortaleza, CTU-Main, 81.50%
-------------Erwin Gabon, CTU-Main, 81.50%
-------------Ramon Santillan Jr.-UV, 81.50%

9th Place- Matt Epe, CTU-Main, 81.00%

10th Place- Gilbert Ragu, CTU-Main, 80.50%

^^ daghang salamat sa mga contributors sa pic updates! :master:

mura naman gud sad og nag binu-ang ra silag trabaho anang beautification. Murag gi binuangan ra nilang Cebu ana. Kanang unahan gyud sa Cebu Doc kanang pic below, mao gyud na diha ang ga kampat lang ang agi. Kinsa kahay contractor anang dapita kay para makitang katag...

Sa ubang part, nindot nuon kaayo..:yes:



theyre doing it for free man, naay tendency mantiniran... pero i agree with u... workmanship and quality defines your company, irregardless if youre paid to do a project or for free, IMO..

^^wa gihapon silay lusot... mobalik gihapon na nila... ni agree baya sila nga mo volunteer og trabaho... trabaho nga sakto, di kuwang og di sobra. Doesn't mean nga sila ang ni volunteer, drawing drawingan nalang sad nilag bisag unsa...
wa sila nanumpa or ni promise sa Capitol or sa City Hall, nanumpa sila sa ngan sa CEBU!
If they really love Cebu, tarungon ta nila'g trabaho coz they're doing it for Cebu, not for the Capitol or City Hall...:yes:
It's about how dedicated they are for their beloved Cebu...

this is a very interesting news!


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Boy's letter snaps council into action (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727747&publicationSubCategoryId=107)
By Rene U. Borromeo/FPL (The Freeman)
Updated September 16, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - A letter of an 8th grader of the University of San Carlos narrating how frustrated he is because of the lack of discipline of the people in his neighborhood has prompted the Cebu City Council to call the attention of the barangay officials of Bacayan.

Louie Joie Ciano, 14, wrote his disappointments on how his neighbors are indiscriminately throwing their garbage disregarding the city government’s garbage policy and the barangay officials’ inaction to solve the garbage problem.

Ciano was told by his teacher to make a report about the environmental problems in their place. A copy of the boy’s report entitled “Suliraning Pangkapaligiran” was sent to Bacayan barangay captain Armando Borces, Sr. and Cebu City Councilor Nida Cabrera by one of his neighbors.

The boy said he had observed that many people in Bacayan are not taking care of their surroundings. He said some of them are throwing their garbage anywhere while others do not segregate.

He suggested that the residents should call a meeting with the people in-charge of the garbage collection to discuss the problem and find the possible solution.

“This for our safety our health and concern to each other and everyone. We should also do some actions to this. A practice where this bad practice will be stopped,” the boy’s letter reads.

Engr. Jaime Nagac, who brought up the issue before the barangay officials, said the report is very timely because the city government is actively implementing the provisions of the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act.

“Interesting and very encouraging to know that there are still young minds who take time to be aware of the things around them and the possible counter-measures to improve the situations,” he said.

Nagac suggested for the barangay to create a task force that will monitor the implementation of cleanliness.

The City Council has already called the attention of the barangay officials and admonished them to attend to the complaint.. (FREEMAN)

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looking at the images above, one can see that cebu has become more congested and the greens have become less. is this the direction of development cebu is geared to?

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looking at the images above, one can see that cebu has become more congested and the greens have become less. is this the direction of development cebu is geared to?

That's the price of development. Though developers nowadays consider environmental factors still it can not revert what we have in the original with the presence of concrete structures. Take the case of my personal experience. I stayed at the ancestral home of SC Justice Bernardo Carpio at crossing Buhangin. I enjoy the peace and the green scenery of the place but now what happen? An underpass is created along the intersection. Commercial establishments grow like mushroom and even into the interior part. I could just picture the place to be similar of the Quiapo underpass. The intersection is now filled with vehicles emitting smokes. I know what is life in Davao as I lived also in the squatter areas of Piapi, at the former Davao Ice Plant near NIA, at Agdao and also in Bangkerohan. There's no comparison to make between big cities as they are really paying the price of development.

Asa man nga "gawas" imong gi-mean bai?

Depende man na sa design ug sa standards. Ang base flood level sab maka-apekto sa level sa junction boxes sa electric supply sa street lights that are some times incorporated in the foundation concrete. DOT (US) has a 5 feet above finished grade nga street light base foundation specification (type 7).

Ang uban nga foundation type nag-specify sab ug 4" above finished grade - meaning, ang poste gi-embed sa ground (direct embedded poles). This less than 4 inches height specification (<100mm) is in conformance with roadside design to prevent bottoms of vehicles from snagging the foundation. Mao siguro ni imong gipasabot - kanang base designs intended for those poles very near the road sides.

Mas dali sab ang paagi kon uniform ang pedestals nga gamiton all though-out sa city para maka menos inig palit (e.g. uptown doesn't get flooded while Colon area is prone to flooding yet the city will install the same type of street lights.). JMO(just my opinion)

Thanks sa info. Ang akong pasabot na countries kay sa Europe.. especially sa France ug Germany. This one's in Paris:

http://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t20/wolfranz/boulevardmagenta.jpg

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now that's more like it. its clean and tidy. :okay:

EATOF eyes no-visa policy, 5T aid for host province 9/16/2011

GOVERNORS and representatives of 10 Asian countries agreed to pursue proposals aimed at improving tourism and trade during the 11th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (Eatof) at the Cebu International Convention Center.
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said Cebu was ready to face the challenges through concrete steps, positive possibilities and definite milestones.
“Cebu is proud to host Eatof. We are proud to be a venue of partnerships and to make tourism work for the improvement of lives,” Garcia said.
The Eatof members, including Governor Garcia, signed a joint declaration agreeing to pursue proposals and policies, which include the no-visa policy or fast-tracking of visa checks among Eatof members, the provision of $5,000 financial support to the host province as destination of the year through the Eatof operating fund.
The Eatof members also agreed to provide allowances for festival officials by the Eatof secretariat and the Gangwon province.
The joint declaration also stated that there would be a trade and investment forum held in every general assembly of the Eatof.
Eatof is an international forum held annually by members to discuss academic and government concerns in promoting partnerships for developing tourism, trade and culture.
The members are Cebu, Philippines; Jilin, China; Gangwon, Korea; Sarawak, Malaysia; Yogyogarta, Indonesia; Tottori, Japan; Tuv-Mongolia; Primovsky-Russia; Chiang Mai, Thailand and Quang Ninh, Vietnam. /Correspondent Rhea Ruth V. Rossell

^^ ...i'm pretty sure kaya gyud nimo mo-travel (financially & physically)...like most people say, "travelling equates learning" ...modesty aside, i'm saving much of my earnings so i can travel as much as i can when i retire!

:D

oi travel na ron oi samtang himsog og active pa kayong lawas, lisod na og diha naka mosuroy nga oldy naka, mas lahi ang fun if ur so active and abtik pang lawas bai diehard, mas gana pa kayong ikiat kiat og ipangigat! ahahaha :lol:

well, anyway nindot jud ni ilang new direct flight to Vietnam, usa baya ni sa mga nindot nga destination sa SEA ang vietnam and so culturally diverse pod! i hope pohon maka-anha ko anang dapita! :cheers:

^^ re: U.S. Navy Ship docking at our shores....the girls at our city's red district would be very happy with this development...talking about U.S. Navy roaming around the streets of Cebu City particularly downtown... :D i remember one time, naglaray gyud ang taxi sa may Q1...each with a Navy man on-board and his lady love! :lol:

az en dili lang lady love..enjoy pod kayo ang mga lady boy aning panahona! i remember before nga hingdunggo pod ni sila sa cebu, ang mga bayot nga girlalo nga kaila nako kay perti pod kuno nilang halina! hahaha :lol:

saw this one in Elicon House in Junquera St., kampanya galore na jud ni sila...

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there should be a balance between development of concrete structures and greenery........space should be alloted for trees and greenery para dili mahimong urban decay and the air will remain fresher and para naay makatuhop sa tubig inig uwan para dili magbaha...i hope cebu wont follow the ezxample of manila where the trees were all cut off and environment was neglected to give way to concretes...........its like ondoy there every rainy season...please cebu plant more trees para tawon dili ta malunod


That's the price of development. Though developers nowadays consider environmental factors still it can not revert what we have in the original with the presence of concrete structures. Take the case of my personal experience. I stayed at the ancestral home of SC Justice Bernardo Carpio at crossing Buhangin. I enjoy the peace and the green scenery of the place but now what happen? An underpass is created along the intersection. Commercial establishments grow like mushroom and even into the interior part. I could just picture the place to be similar of the Quiapo underpass. The intersection is now filled with vehicles emitting smokes. I know what is life in Davao as I lived also in the squatter areas of Piapi, at the former Davao Ice Plant near NIA, at Agdao and also in Bangkerohan. There's no comparison to make between big cities as they are really paying the price of development.

^^Nakabantay ko ba, nganong ibutang man jud na nato ang atong mga streetlights ug taas nga base? Kay sa gawas dli man ing-ana ka taas, murag ang base pareha rag height sa pavement mismo or very slightly raised...



Abi nakog ako ra'y nakabantay. Bati kaayo pagkatrabaho. Mailhan gud nimo nga lahi ang contractor diring dapita, lahi pud diha. Ang dye nagkampat sa pebble washout, ang pebble washout ambot gi-unsa pagbutang, mura ma nuon ug gi-apil sa masa.

nakabantay pod ko ana bai..ang worse is ang sa cocomall nga side...wala nila nahan-ay og gi-ganid ang pagtrabaho, wala pa gani mahuman ang plant box and ang pebble washout nagsugod na sila sa paghulma sa bricks2x.. nakabantay pod kos uban pebble nangatangtang and dili kayo level pagkabuhat, wala pod mauniform ang slope gamay padong sa gutter aron dili magpundo ang tubig sa sidewalk inig uwan. dili pareho sa opposite side sa cebu doc, kalinya sa bos coffee, nga nindot kayo ang pagkatrabaho. but anyway naa man tingali mocheck ana and i hope ipa-usab if dili satisfactory ila pagtrabaho.. same sa plantbox nga habog ra kayo dapit sa capitol kay gibakbak og gi-usab jud.

there should be a balance between development of concrete structures and greenery........space should be alloted for trees and greenery para dili mahimong urban decay and the air will remain fresher and para naay makatuhop sa tubig inig uwan para dili magbaha...i hope cebu wont follow the ezxample of manila where the trees were all cut off and environment was neglected to give way to concretes...........its like ondoy there every rainy season...please cebu plant more trees para tawon dili ta malunod

in fairness sir, mas daghan pa tag kahoy sa sidewalk and patches of green within the city center sa cebu compared anang gigikanan anang taw nga sige reklamo about cebu kay mas ahead og nindot ilang syudad...makita jud na nimo even sa mga aerial shots, ilang greens are mostly naa naconcentrate outside sa city center sa undeveloped side sa ila city.. at least diri cebu, miski daghan og dense ang structures, dense man pod ang greens.. yes but i believe with the rapid development we should not forget also wider greening of our city, labi na sa kabukiran nato nga gwapa kaayo!!! :cheers:

Been seeing aerial and panoramic view of several major cities in Philippines and based on photos, Cebu is even greener than some of the cities perceived to be ecologically balanced.

It's just that in Cebu, Cebuanos are not brainwashed into believing that we have the most beautiful city/province, that is why, even if Cebu is already clean and green, Cebuanos still want to improve more by perpetually criticizing the city/province and at the same time, exerting efforts to make Cebu better, like tree planting, road revolution, road beautification, coastal cleanup.

Cebuanos are well aware of almost everything about the city, the metro and the province. And most of the time, we focus our attention on the problems. That is why, in SSC-Cebu threads, we usually talk and argue over issues. Ang mga good news ug construction updates ug mga maanindot nga larawan kay nahimo na lang tawon nga ice breakers.

Testament that Cebuanos are aware of the issues surrounding them, and are making efforts to resolve it.
saw this one in Elicon House in Junquera St., kampanya galore na jud ni sila...

http://i1198.photobucket.com/albums/aa456/jochval/Photo0271.jpg

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looking at the images above, one can see that cebu has become more congested and the greens have become less. is this the direction of development cebu is geared to?

nalilibog ako kung san ako mas maniniwala!!! :lol::nuts::D

^^ironic kaau ang pg.ka sulti niya... :) alright lets back to business ...

in my point of view dghan paman ug mga places na virgin and still unscratched, ahh siyaro sa iyang pg.himuyo sa cebu wala jud siya'y adventure tripping which has cebu has to offer, fortunately from north to south from east to west it has all the amenities to offer... walay nabiya.an sa cebu ntawn diyos ko mio :D ...

nalilibog ako kung san ako mas maniniwala!!! :lol::nuts::D

Naga-Uling Road ni? Naa bay road map sa mga barangay roads sa Cebu especially sa Naga ug San Fernando?

I've observed in the limited time that I was in Cebu that some of the new developments are providing landscaped open spaces especially the developments by Ayala. The ones that are congested are the older areas of the city.

I do agree with some of the critics here that Cebu needs a General Plan for orderly growth. Presently, I would hope that it has a Drainage System with a separate Sewage System with it's own Treatment Plant. I also think it needs an updated comprehensive Zoning, Land Use and Transportation Plan that is sensitive to the environment. It's better to be able to anticipate the problems of a growing city than deal with it later when it will be more difficult and expensive.

Be that as it may, I think Cebu is doing very well considering it is outside NCR and gets a pitiful budget and help from the national government. I hope the new administration is as Cebu-friendly as the previous one was. Lastly, I think Cebu is so lucky with it's dynamic and hardworking people.

mananga river man siguro nang sa kilid.. i think its the tabunok-toledo road

i know we have a comprehensive drainage masterplan pero wala pa ma implement kay needs almost Php5B budget?

wow kanindot sa aerial pic ni @baka..green kaayo ang cebu.. ang di kaila ug green na naay color-blindness :lol:

'Edu-tourism', a new way

EXPLORING new approaches in tourism like “edu-tourism,” clustering, and swapping packages can help develop the industry in the 12-member East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (EATOF), a Korean educator said Wednesday.
-- >source (http://cebudailynews.wordpress.com/2011/09/16/%E2%80%98edu-tourism%E2%80%99-a-new-way/)

Local transport groups reject strike plans

THE Cebu South Mini-Bus Operators Association (CSMBOA) yesterday said it will not join the transport strike its counterparts in Manila are planning on Monday.

“We are not only for profit but for community service. We want to run our business and at the same time serve the people. That’s where we are happy,” said CSMBOA president Julito Flores.

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CSMBOA has 32 members with 150 buses that ply from Cebu City to Carcar, Sibonga and Dumanhug.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/09/16/local-transport-groups-reject-strike-plans-179646

nalilibog ako kung san ako mas maniniwala!!! :lol::nuts::D

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Lain pay ato guys, tinuod tong ilang giingon nga 1521 Tower sa SRP? I know it's just an idea but it looks good and symbolic. Just don't mind those who say that you guys are all ideas and drawings, asa man diay magsugod ang mga achievements and successes dili ba sa ideas? Unsaon nga ang uban mathreatened man sa Cebu ug dili gani maselos. Isig paningkamotay lang unta di ba?

Nope, lingaw2 ra man to nako ang tower :D

^^ironic kaau ang pg.ka sulti niya... :) alright lets back to business ...

in my point of view dghan paman ug mga places na virgin and still unscratched, ahh siyaro sa iyang pg.himuyo sa cebu wala jud siya'y adventure tripping which has cebu has to offer, fortunately from north to south from east to west it has all the amenities to offer... walay nabiya.an sa cebu ntawn diyos ko mio :D ...

i apil nalang na siya sa inyong pag-ampo or i apil ba hinuon sa inyong ignore list aron dili ta magsige ug tubay. move on cebu!

September 17-25 Scheduled Outages
Scheduled Service Interruptions on September 17 to 25, 2011 (this Saturday-next Sunday) September 17-18 (Saturday-Sunday) [1] Time: 10:00 P.M. of Sept 17 to 6:00 A.M. of Sept 18 (8hrs) Purpose: To facilitate installation of primary poles & reconstruction of underbuilts Areas affected: Portion of Brgys Basak Pardo, Basak San Nicolas & Quiot Pardo, Cebu City along Cebu South Road, N. Bacalso Ave., Baclay Drive, E. Sabellano, Macopa, Sal-ing, Lemon, Maya, Cabreros, Punay & Laguna Sts.,...
By: Visayan Electric Co.

looking at the images above, one can see that cebu has become more congested and the greens have become less. is this the direction of development cebu is geared to?

I believe that if you are a poor person from other province and decides to live in Cebu for education or for work, or for pure leisure.. and you dont have enough cash to satisfy yourself with the best of the best that Cebu can offer... Most likely, you will only end up in a squatters area, mediocre jejemon lifestyle.. tendency you will become jealous and bitter when you get back to your respective province where there's really not that much going on. But if you're rich and doesn't mind spending a hefty sum of money just to experience 1st class lifestyle then i doubt if you still wanna go back to your province... talking about high end resorts and hotels, malls, 5 star restaurants, high end nightlife, good looking class A people and so much more. I doubt if you will hate Cebu once you get to experience what "sosyal" living is all about which doesn't really exist in your City.

Wa mn cguro ni friends tawhana dire sa Cebu or worst, wala jud ni siyay friends in real life.

Indeed! I agree with your thoughts.

I believe that if you are a poor person from other province and decides to live in Cebu for education or for work, or for pure leisure.. and you dont have enough cash to satisfy yourself with the best of the best that Cebu can offer... Most likely, you will only end up in a squatters area, mediocre jejemon lifestyle.. tendency you will become jealous and bitter when you get back to your respective province where there's really not that much going on. But if you're rich and doesn't mind spending a hefty sum of money just to experience 1st class lifestyle then i doubt if you still wanna go back to your province... talking about high end resorts and hotels, malls, 5 star restaurants, high end nightlife, good looking class A people and so much more. I doubt if you will hate Cebu once you get to experience what "sosyal" living is all about which doesn't really exist in your City.

Wa mn cguro ni friends tawhana dire sa Cebu or worst, wala jud ni siyay friends in real life.

guys any idea when ang DAVIS CUP ASIA here in Cebu? and any infos about the rates when you wanna watch the event or package deals?...

^^^^
hoy aamir gihimoan judka ug acount just 4 u! and future cebu haters.. hehe..
wish im wrong..hehe

guys any idea when ang DAVIS CUP ASIA here in Cebu? and any infos about the rates when you wanna watch the event or package deals?...

naa man sa news ron ang result... tie ang philippines ug chinese-taipei sa day 1 matches. about sa rates, no idea.

^^:ohno:^^
mao pud akong sabot.. lingaw kaayo ang thread
asta si joch kay hapit mapagan...

Very Beautiful! :cheers:

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“There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money. If you fail, do not be discouraged; try again. When you do well, do not change your ways. Success is not just good luck: it is a combination of hard work, good credit standing, opportunity, readiness and timing. Success will not last if you do not take care of it.”

-Henry Sy-


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COMING VERY SOON IN CEBU!!!!

^^ grabe jud ni si sir henz oi.. makawala sa duka.. palit na jud kag unit sir noh? mao man na imohang gihuwat..

Naga-Uling Road ni? Naa bay road map sa mga barangay roads sa Cebu especially sa Naga ug San Fernando?

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Nope. Definitely an aerial view of Jaclupan, Talisay City. I could see the infiltration dam of MCWD which supplies some water needs of the Metro Cebu area.

Random Cebu pics...

Cansaga
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CBP
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Fuente
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Tabunok
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Cybergate
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I believe that if you are a poor person from other province and decides to live in Cebu for education or for work, or for pure leisure.. and you dont have enough cash to satisfy yourself with the best of the best that Cebu can offer... Most likely, you will only end up in a squatters area, mediocre jejemon lifestyle.. tendency you will become jealous and bitter when you get back to your respective province where there's really not that much going on. But if you're rich and doesn't mind spending a hefty sum of money just to experience 1st class lifestyle then i doubt if you still wanna go back to your province... talking about high end resorts and hotels, malls, 5 star restaurants, high end nightlife, good looking class A people and so much more. I doubt if you will hate Cebu once you get to experience what "sosyal" living is all about which doesn't really exist in your City.

Wa mn cguro ni friends tawhana dire sa Cebu or worst, wala jud ni siyay friends in real life.

D-troll jus got served. ;)

Hi. It's nie to be back in Cebu. Magkano ba ung sky adventure sa regency? im planning to experience it 2morow e.

Sino ba pwede makasama? ehehhehe

Cebu club joins UFL

By Mike T. Limpag

THE country’s premier league—United Football League (UFL)—just got bigger.

Cebuano football fans will now have something to look forward to in the UFL with the entry of the Cebu Queen City United in the UFL Cup, which will start on Oct. 8 at the Rizal Memorial Stadium and the University of Makati Pitch.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/09/15/cebu-club-joins-ufl-179565

^^ wow! :cool:

you know what, that name kicks ass man! Queen City United!!!! rock on! :rock::rock::rock:

^^ maayo..... daghan man ta ug club diri --- Don Bosco, Sacred Heart ug CIS... Aboitiz Cup serve as Cebu F.A

Nahan ko makapalit og uniform aning Queen City United... :cheers:

^^ dont forget Paref Springdale! :okay:

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Inside Cebu's most beautiful homes
The Philippine Star | Updated August 20, 2011 12:00 AM

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MANILA, Philippines - A peek inside some of Cebu City’s charming homes, the coffe-table book Inside Cebu is an intimate look at some of the most private hillside residences in the city.

Cebuanos pride themselves on having the best of both worlds: an urban landscape that grows stronger by the minute and living a relaxed island lifestyle. The 27 homes that made their way into Zee Publications’ latest coffee-table book, Inside Cebu, is a collection of homes that embody the mindset of Zee Lifestyle, the glossy magazine published by the same company.

These homes are more than shelters, each one is an expression of the homeowner’s personality, and their distinctive style while taking advantage of the island’s surrounding sapphire seas, emerald mountainsides and amber sunsets. “The principal difference between the houses in this book and the houses of fashionable Manila is the openness of the Cebuano house and its intimate connection with nature that’s not possible to have in congested urban Manila,” says former UNESCO commissioner and architect Augusto Villalon in his preface.

With the close guidance of Cebuana interior designer Rosebud Sala, the book slowly took shape for a period of two years. Sala graciously offered her home as one of the first shoots, and the theme of outdoor living was soon firmly established. The result is a mix of modern and contemporary, ‘60s and ‘70s traditional homes, all sharing the common element of expansive open areas in lanais and outdoor pavilions.

Among the featured homes is the hilltop abode of high-profile couple Amparito and Michel Lhuillier. Their sprawling house was drawn by the architectural firm of Unson and Jacinto, and cleverly executed by Manila-based decorator Conrad Onglao, with the assistance of Rosebud Sala.

Gutting down the iconic salakot house, the former residence of then Cebu Governor Lito Osmena, the Lhuillier residence takes a lofty view of the city sprawled below its majestic height. Other homes in the book are the residences of Cebu’s prominent families and recent expats to the city, bringing a diverse selection of styles. The book serve as a wonderful memento of this specific collection of stylish Cebuano houses, and makes a perfect gift for architecture and interior design enthusiasts, and Cebu aficionados.

Inside Cebu is available exclusively at Fully Booked outlets in Manila, Cebu and Davao or, and at www.zeelifestylecebu.com

I believe that if you are a poor person from other province and decides to live in Cebu for education or for work, or for pure leisure.. and you dont have enough cash to satisfy yourself with the best of the best that Cebu can offer... Most likely, you will only end up in a squatters area, mediocre jejemon lifestyle.. tendency you will become jealous and bitter when you get back to your respective province where there's really not that much going on. But if you're rich and doesn't mind spending a hefty sum of money just to experience 1st class lifestyle then i doubt if you still wanna go back to your province... talking about high end resorts and hotels, malls, 5 star restaurants, high end nightlife, good looking class A people and so much more. I doubt if you will hate Cebu once you get to experience what "sosyal" living is all about which doesn't really exist in your City.

Wa mn cguro ni friends tawhana dire sa Cebu or worst, wala jud ni siyay friends in real life.

thats a very sad thing to know. it would have been best if a destination is not only for those who can afford. has cebu gone anti-poor? anti middle class and friendly only to the top-echelon of society, the elite? thats not an enviable reputation, really.

^^
then, def you cant afford Cebu! PERIOD! :lol::nuts::hammer:

Nahan ko makapalit og uniform aning Queen City United... :cheers:

ako sad. havent seen their logo yet... ask nako kung naa ba..

we need the football village up para sa home games!

EATOF eyes no-visa policy, 5T aid for host province 9/16/2011

GOVERNORS and representatives of 10 Asian countries agreed to pursue proposals aimed at improving tourism and trade during the 11th East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (Eatof) at the Cebu International Convention Center.
Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia said Cebu was ready to face the challenges through concrete steps, positive possibilities and definite milestones.
“Cebu is proud to host Eatof. We are proud to be a venue of partnerships and to make tourism work for the improvement of lives,” Garcia said.
The Eatof members, including Governor Garcia, signed a joint declaration agreeing to pursue proposals and policies, which include the no-visa policy or fast-tracking of visa checks among Eatof members, the provision of $5,000 financial support to the host province as destination of the year through the Eatof operating fund.
The Eatof members also agreed to provide allowances for festival officials by the Eatof secretariat and the Gangwon province.
The joint declaration also stated that there would be a trade and investment forum held in every general assembly of the Eatof.
Eatof is an international forum held annually by members to discuss academic and government concerns in promoting partnerships for developing tourism, trade and culture.
The members are Cebu, Philippines; Jilin, China; Gangwon, Korea; Sarawak, Malaysia; Yogyogarta, Indonesia; Tottori, Japan; Tuv-Mongolia; Primovsky-Russia; Chiang Mai, Thailand and Quang Ninh, Vietnam. /Correspondent Rhea Ruth V. Rossell

nindot ni siya nga tourism organization to promote cebu. hinaut nga mag butang sila ug mga international or chartered flights linking these island provinces. i think this can be cebu's way of helping promote the philippines.

^^
then, def you cant afford Cebu! PERIOD! :lol::nuts::hammer:

Wa'y ayo bro. Sagdi na lang gud na siya. Nindot man gud kaha ang ilaha, di nindot gud!

looking at the images above, one can see that cebu has become more congested and the greens have become less. is this the direction of development cebu is geared to?

Huh? What do you mean Cebu has less green? I'm a mountaineer and I get to see huge tracts of green AROUND THE CITY ITSELF! Check out the following photos:

This magnificent falls, Cabang Falls, is just 20 minutes from Talamban and is technically IN Cebu City
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E34.jpg

This is the Baugo-Budlaan River system that connects Cabang Falls to the sea. It is still IN Cebu City.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E14.jpg

This is at the ridge of Mt. Babag, a mountain just beside Cebu City and is still a part of the metropolis. You can see the buildings in this photo.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/DSC06801.jpg

This is on top of Mt. Kan-Irag, a mountain around than 10 kilometers from Gaisano Country Mall. This was taken early morning.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E140.jpg

This is from the top of Sirao Peak, a mountain just in front of Mt. Kan Irag. The lake you see there is in Liloan, which is still part of Cebu City.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E174.jpg

And Cebu is NOT green???????:nuts::lol::bash:

Huh? What do you mean Cebu has less green? I'm a mountaineer and I get to see huge tracts of green AROUND THE CITY ITSELF! Check out the following photos:

This magnificent falls, Cabang Falls, is just 20 minutes from Talamban and is technically is IN Cebu City
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E34.jpg

This is the Baugo-Budlaan River system that connects Cabang Falls to the sea. It is still IN Cebu City.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E14.jpg

This is at the ridge of Mt. Babag, a mountain just beside Cebu City and is still a part of the metropolis. You can see the buildings from this photo.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/DSC06801.jpg

This is on top of Mt. Kan-Irag, a mountain around than 10 kilometers from Gaisano Country Mall. This was taken early morning.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E140.jpg

This is from the top of Sirao Peak, a mountain just in front of Mt. Kan Irag. The lake you see there is in Liloan, which is still part of Cebu City.
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/E174.jpg

And Cebu is NOT green???????:nuts::lol::bash:

troll alert mga bai! ayaw ug tubai bai! put in ignore list right away.

looking at the images above, one can see that cebu has become more congested and the greens have become less. is this the direction of development cebu is geared to?

Wanna take it further?

These photos are taken from my recent exploratory climb of Mt. Hambubuyog in Ginatilan, Cebu.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/H64.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/H110.jpg

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This is in Buhisan, still part of Cebu. That dam is the source of our MCWD water.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/250484_1904672150624_1656363734_1881331_5242261_n.jpg

And here's an arterial road dotted on both sides by greenery, a DENR-protected area.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/246864_1904674990695_1656363734_1881338_7797070_n.jpg

A road in the outskirts of Tabunok leading to Igotan Cave. Yes, still part of Cebu.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/248034_1904697431256_1656363734_1881412_6691450_n.jpg

Bridge spanning the Mananga River, a major river in Cebu.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/249619_1904698991295_1656363734_1881416_4601850_n.jpg

Wanna take it further?

These photos are taken from my recent exploratory climb of Mt. Hambubuyog in Ginatilan, Cebu.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/H64.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y69/GianAngel/H110.jpg

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This is in Buhisan, still part of Cebu. That dam is the source of our MCWD water.

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And here's an arterial road dotted on both sides by greenery, a DENR-protected area.

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A road in the outskirts of Tabunok leading to Igotan Cave. Yes, still part of Cebu.

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Bridge spanning the Mananga River, a major river in Cebu.

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is the hanging bridge in manipis still working now that the manipis road is less travelled compared to the transcentral highway or use the naga-uling road.

queen city united is really their name!? :banana::banana::banana:

i dont know if it's a regular thing but i like how our police men and women are bringing garbage bags and cleaning the downtown area this morning. pag-agi lagi nako sa colon, perteng limpyoha.

keep it up! :cheers:

Baseline Residences (September 17, 2011) :banana::banana:

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^^:ohno:^^
mao pud akong sabot.. lingaw kaayo ang thread
asta si joch kay hapit mapagan...

asa ko hapit mapagan?..hehe

“There is no such thing as overnight success or easy money. If you fail, do not be discouraged; try again. When you do well, do not change your ways. Success is not just good luck: it is a combination of hard work, good credit standing, opportunity, readiness and timing. Success will not last if you do not take care of it.”

-Henry Sy-


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COMING VERY SOON IN CEBU!!!!

nindot ni kung sa NRA duol ra pud sa SM City Cebu aron di pud mabiyaan ang NRA wui, aron mokatag na pud ang development hangtud sa Mandaue Reclamation although naa pud developments didto pero gikuwangan pa ko..:D


^^ wow! :cool:

you know what, that name kicks ass man! Queen City United!!!! rock on! :rock::rock::rock:

hiliga jud ug sunod2x aning mga pinoy kay gisunod ra pud sa Manchester United nga team..:D

^^
then, def you cant afford Cebu! PERIOD! :lol::nuts::hammer:

pasagdaan na lang na nato na siya wui, nabusog na ko ana niya, suja jud na sija sa ato syudad...hehe
ninja ra ang mopatay ana nija..:nuts::hammer:

CNN showcases Cebu's human trafficking efforts
By Ria Mae Y. Booc and Ryan Christopher J. Sorote /JPM (The Freeman) Updated September 01, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The efforts of local authorities in Cebu against human trafficking are getting international exposure after the Cable News Network (CNN) showcased this through the “CNN Project Freedom” which was recently aired.

On top of that, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force was also hailed as one of the country’s best team after saving more than 400 victims in Central Visayas.

Senior Superintendent Louie Oppus, deputy director for the Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, told The FREEMAN that a team from the CNN came last month to ask the local police on how they are strictly implementing the law.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=722621&publicationSubCategoryId=107

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wow!!! wapa gaay sugdi nagplano nasad ni sila ug another project, 92% na ang sold, mo parehas ni sa Calyx...:banana::banana::banana:

nice!

CNN showcases Cebu's human trafficking efforts
By Ria Mae Y. Booc and Ryan Christopher J. Sorote /JPM (The Freeman) Updated September 01, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The efforts of local authorities in Cebu against human trafficking are getting international exposure after the Cable News Network (CNN) showcased this through the “CNN Project Freedom” which was recently aired.

On top of that, the Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force was also hailed as one of the country’s best team after saving more than 400 victims in Central Visayas.

Senior Superintendent Louie Oppus, deputy director for the Regional Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, told The FREEMAN that a team from the CNN came last month to ask the local police on how they are strictly implementing the law.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=722621&publicationSubCategoryId=107

ako sad. havent seen their logo yet... ask nako kung naa ba..

we need the football village up para sa home games!
d man ma.google ila logo... Pero kita ko sa ila logo sa balita sa AKTV ...mura ra ug logo sa Cebu city nga sa center kay ang Magellan's Cross kiosk inside a circle with plain white background, above it ang name na Cebu Queen City United...hinaot sad bitaw na naay makaprovide sa logo.

is the hanging bridge in manipis still working now that the manipis road is less travelled compared to the transcentral highway or use the naga-uling road.

Yup, it's still okay. I guess light vehicles can safely cross the bridge.

yeah! take that from the mountaineer himself! anyways, nice pictures bai! :okay:



hoolllyyy *%&$@!!! thats scary ya kno! :nuts:

Though those pictures show the beautiful Cebu country side, still u can see in those Photos the reality that cebu island is really devoid of real continuous forest cover, and most are patches of newly grown trees. with present practices and lack of protection from government, the threat to its future would be inevitable... I hope the provincial government would aggressively promote and classify the central mountain ranges of cebu, specially the south (Nug-as, mt. Lantoy, Mount Kangbulagsing and Mount Lanaya) and central watershed area (Tabunan and sudlon), as forest reserve and be strict in defining and implementing its land use. The animal species endemic to the island of Cebu, which are now mostly endangered like the Black Shama and Cebu Flowerpecker, take shelter in this remaining patches of forest in the south and central Cebu. I hope the island would become a safe haven for Humans and Cebu's Flora and fauna. thru strict implementation and careful study to its land use and good environmental planning/management, i believe everything would work out fine.. if this would happen livability and attractiveness to tourists and businesses, and of course sustainability for more more and more years, would be achieved. Balance, balance, balance is all we need! :)

Yup, it's still okay. I guess light vehicles can safely cross the bridge.


Hi, dili ba kuyaw maghiking sa bukid? Akong mama mahadlok man kung maglakaw lakaw mi. Hadlok siya tulison, as if naay makuha. LOL. Nindot baya kaayo maghiking ug camping. Bisan inig-adto namo sa bukid padad-an gyod mi ug kauban unya naa pa gyoy duha ka iro. Beats the purpose of communing with nature and solitude. The pictures are beautiful, thanks.

Zub, asa man diay nang Cebu Watershed nga gideclare nga protected area ni Arroyo? Within Cebu City ra ba? I thought it encompasses the central mountain area of the whole island.

@gud Int'l Coastal Clean-Up Drive every 3rd saturday of september....


maayo unta permihon sa mga local every 3rd saturday of a month

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Century old Cebu waterworks... 1911 pa diay ni

Hi, dili ba kuyaw maghiking sa bukid? Akong mama mahadlok man kung maglakaw lakaw mi. Hadlok siya tulison, as if naay makuha. LOL. Nindot baya kaayo maghiking ug camping. Bisan inig-adto namo sa bukid padad-an gyod mi ug kauban unya naa pa gyoy duha ka iro. Beats the purpose of communing with nature and solitude. The pictures are beautiful, thanks.

Zub, asa man diay nang Cebu Watershed nga gideclare nga protected area ni Arroyo? Within Cebu City ra ba? I thought it encompasses the central mountain area of the whole island.


sa akong nahibaw-an mam @EdithB, the watershed area of cebu comprises mountain parts of cebu city specially the areas belong to central Cebu national Park that also covers part of balamban and Asturias to its north west.. the watershed extends to malubog(where the man-made lake is located), Kotkot-Lusaran to parts of liloan, Sudlon, manipis-mananga, Buhisan, and down south to carcar extending to parts of san fernando, Pinamungahan and aloguinsan...

@gud Int'l Coastal Clean-Up Drive every 3rd saturday of september....


maayo unta permihon sa mga local every 3rd saturday of a month

Hala nindot untag mangapil ta ani!!!

Though those pictures show the beautiful Cebu country side, still u can see in those Photos the reality that cebu island is really devoid of real continuous forest cover,

bitaw.. but on the lighter side, it is because of that lack of thick forest cover, nakatabang para ma insurgency-free ang cebu province.

In Gloria Macapagals term she said in her 2008 state of the nation address that her administration would allocate 2 billion for DENR's massive reforestation program to combat the effects and threats of climate change to our country.
But when i went to DENR's tree nursery 2 weeks ago, to get some seedlings of different kinds of trees to create a mini-forest at my small tract of land in Balamban, the people there at the nursery told me that they haven't got any budget for the maintenance and operation of the nursery and that they dont have any choice but to sell the suppose-to-be -free seedlings, to pay for the labor and other expenses... they said its been 2 years already, that its PNoy's admin, that they haven't been provided with a budget...PAET!

^^Zuburbs, mga fruit bearing trees imong plano itanom sa imo yuta? Sa Mandaue ka nga nursery ning-adto?


Anyway, on going "refurbishing" on one of the old structures at downtown... :cheers:

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bitaw.. but on the lighter side, it is because of that lack of thick forest cover, nakatabang para ma insurgency-free ang cebu province.

we could have a well-protected vast forest at the same time insurgency-free.. hehehe! some places in mindanao dont have thick forest but still have lots of rebels, even in the towns...its a matter of policing, military presence, economic sustainability, political stability and EDUCATON, and these are the things cebu strive for, to provide to the cebuano community ... if your people are better educated they are more aware of which path to follow... ayaw pasanginli ang forest! :lol:

wala nako pasanginli ang forest.. im just saying it makes the army/police's job easier to hunt them kay wala silay mataguan.. cebu being a narrow island (nga naay circumferential and cross-country roads) with little to no forest cover medyo maglisod gyud sila ug setup ug base/camp..

Inside Island Stay Hotel
a sister company of Island Souvenir

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A Journey to History
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Mark of History
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Tulay 1
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Tulay 2
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Cansaga
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Cebu’s SRP tunnel
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End View SRP Tunnel
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View from Club Ultima Tower
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Nothing can hinder it from moving forward
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@ivanc, nice sig :okay:

more good news:


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Talisay bans names, images of public officials on billboards (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727361&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Liv G. Campo (The Freeman)
Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The Talisay City council has approved a measure reinforcing the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) order which bans names or images of public officials in billboards or signages of government projects or properties.


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Consolacion tries to protect its roads (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727364&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Jose P. Sollano (The Freeman)
Updated September 15, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The municipal council of Consolacion has approved a resolution requesting the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) to refrain from issuing, including the renewal of crashing, quarry and hauling operations, permits in the town without the clearance and favorable endorsement of the mayor, the municipal council, and the barangay council.


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Dutch gov't pledges more support to ERUF (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=727023&publicationSubCategoryId=531)
By Flor Z. Perolina (The Freeman)
Updated September 14, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The Dutch government has committed to give more support to the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation (ERUF).

Mario Schoondeswoerd, a fire chief in Holland, said his group were impressed by how ERUF personnel and some newly trained barangay disaster brigade members in the 27 barangays presented their simulated Rescue of fire-air crash and vehicle extrication exercises last Sunday morning at the Reclamation Area of Mandaue City.

Schoondeswoerd said his country will donate more equipment to ERUF in the next 25 years in particular in the area of climate change.



:D
25 na gyud katuig ang ERUF! Congrats and Thank you!!!
http://cebulive.wordpress.com/2011/09/11/25-years-of-eruf-fashion/

^^Zuburbs, mga fruit bearing trees imong plano itanom sa imo yuta? Sa Mandaue ka nga nursery ning-adto?


Anyway, on going "refurbishing" on one of the old structures at downtown... :cheers:



diri ko sa kalunasan nga nursery hing-adto..mga lain2x klase sa hardwood ako itanom, nahan pod ko magtanom og fruit-bearing trees para patapok sa mga birds og para pod maka-on sa taw, hehe and mga trees native sa Cebu and mga endangered like the Cebu Cinnamon and Kamuning... :)

^^

OT: Sulayi sa Mandaue nursery kung makahigayon ka, Zuburbs. Ang ako-a buhaton sa ako napalit pud nga gamay'ng luna kay patuyokan nako'g dagko'ng kahoy, probably hardwood pud, unya sa tunga kay fruit bearing trees ug piggery.

Modu-aw man pud unya ko's Mandaue nursery ini'g uli nako puhon.

^^
mao pod na akong plano bai sleepwalker, pero magprovide kog area para tamnan nakog mahogany nga pwede na kuno maharvest og 5-10 years..but the large area would be for permanent mini-forest para daghan sources ang plano nakong bee-farm...og maybe kanding mga bisayang manok or maybe uban pang kahayopan, padaghanon nako si jochval! hahaha joke! :lol::lol::lol:

bai asa nang mandaue nga nursery??? thanks.. Naa kay FB? i-add ta ka beh! I-PM nya imong FB account...matsalamz pre!

Gifts From The Past
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Oslob
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Argao

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^^Zuburbs, mga fruit bearing trees imong plano itanom sa imo yuta? Sa Mandaue ka nga nursery ning-adto?


Anyway, on going "refurbishing" on one of the old structures at downtown... :cheers:

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nice ang rainbow...:), hope pud diha dapit sa Post Office, wala nay mamuyo diha, naa jud mga balay, :ohno:

^^
mao pod na akong plano bai sleepwalker, pero magprovide kog area para tamnan nakog mahogany nga pwede na kuno maharvest og 5-10 years..but the large area would be for permanent mini-forest para daghan sources ang plano nakong bee-farm...og maybe kanding mga bisayang manok or maybe uban pang kahayopan, padaghanon nako si jochval! hahaha joke! :lol::lol::lol:

bai asa nang mandaue nga nursery??? thanks.. Naa kay FB? i-add ta ka beh! I-PM nya imong FB account...matsalamz pre!

mao jud, igsoon ra baya ta @Zub...:lol:...

Zub and Sleepwalker naa kunoy free seedlings ang MCWD. Para kuno sa ilang watershed pero ipanghatag sad sa uban.

Akong luna nga gamay akong gitamnan ug mga lubi ug fruit trees. Dungagan pa nako ug lubi aron mapuno. Maayo kay dili kaayo atimanonon ang lubi. Ang akong papa gitamnan ug mahogany ang sloped area. Naa pod koy tenant nga nagtanom ug mais, kamote ug mga utanon. Usahay mabahinan sila. I miss Cebu!!

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Century old Cebu waterworks... 1911 pa diay ni

See the exhibits at the previous Cebu Public Library at Osmena Blvd.

wow, sa asa ni located ning old cebu water works? pwede ni siya nga entry sa "Parang Hindi at Parang sa Pinas"...:), mura siya ug old European water works IMO...

Great pics! :cheers2:
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A Journey to History
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Mark of History
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Gifts From The Past
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Oslob
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Argao

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Lapos-Lapos Cave - Carcar
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Can-asujan Dam - Carcar
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Empowering Cebu - KEPCO
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Mantayupan falls Cebu
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Forests of the sea - Cordova cebu
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Cold View Movenpick Hotel - Lapu-lapu City
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Shangri-la and Imperial Palace hehe pili na asa man ka mag stay bai @joch

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^^ spectacular colours. nice. :cool:

I can imagine if the next generation of Cebuanos would take up sailing and boating as serious hobbies, en masse and not just for a few. It need not be expensive, it was meant for regular interisland travelling by our prehispanic ancestors & they didnt spend a fortune just to have a boat. Even badjaos still do it up to this day.

It would make commuting between those islands eazy piecey as pie - Camotes, Malapascua, Olango, Bohol, Sumilom, Bantayan... Cebuanos can just sail back and forth whenever they want, and not be dependent on commercial travel.

^^^^

Yes, my next trip when I go back to Cebu this December is to visit Camotes. Just a few hours from the city yet I haven't been there.

Link- http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lifestyle/2011/09/14/captivating-camotes-179328

Captivating Camotes

By Fiona Patricia S. Escandor

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

THE moment I stepped on the island, I had a feeling I would want to visit the place again. With its beaches, natural attractions and old-world charm, Camotes Islands certainly claims the title of being the perfect island destination.

It is said that the islands were named such due to a miscommunication between a local and a Spaniard. When the latter asked the local what the place was called, the local thought he was asked what he was eating—which apparently was a camote. Whether this tale is true or not, there is certainly more to Camotes than the abundance of this root crop.

wow kanindot sa mga picture oi....

Lapos-Lapos Cave - Carcar

Cold View Movenpick Hotel - Lapu-lapu City
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i like this shot murag naa sa gawas sa nasud...

:cheers:To a more livable and eco-friendly Cebu.

Link http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/lifestyle/2011/09/15/ayala-center-cebu-hold-bike-out-2011-179504

Ayala Center Cebu to hold Bike Out 2011


Thursday, September 15, 2011

PREMIER developer Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) continues to integrate sustainability initiatives with its business operations and thrusts as it promotes an environmentally-friendly wellness lifestyle.

The first Ayala-led biking activity, coined Bike Out 2011 will be held this Saturday, Sept. 17, starting at 5:30 in the morning.

Many bike enthusiasts will join the early morning bustle this Saturday to enjoy the 21-kilometer ride which highlights CHI’s flagship projects – Cebu Business Park and Cebu I.T. Park. Both within 1.5 kilometers from each other, these compose a ‘breathable’ park district within an urban setting. Together they constitute the biggest twin master-planned development in Southern Philippines and are certified as business and IT economic zones by the Philippine Economic Zone Authority.

This Saturday’s bike route will run from Cebu Business Park to A.S. Fortuna, Cebu I.T. Park, the Fuente Osmeña Circle, Basilica Minore del Sto. Nino and back to the starting point. Bike Out 2011 will prove to be a “Go Green” fun way to exercise and mingle.

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OT:
Deep Gold World Premiere
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wow, sa asa ni located ning old cebu water works? pwede ni siya nga entry sa "Parang Hindi at Parang sa Pinas"...:), mura siya ug old European water works IMO...

sa Buhisan bai @joch kana mountain behind sa Labangon murag naay blog post si bai @leylander sa iya mcpb

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university of san carlos - talamban campus
location: CEBU CITY [just a 10-min drive from ayala center cebu] :cheers:


photos by: usc

^^

OT: Sulayi sa Mandaue nursery kung makahigayon ka, Zuburbs. Ang ako-a buhaton sa ako napalit pud nga gamay'ng luna kay patuyokan nako'g dagko'ng kahoy, probably hardwood pud, unya sa tunga kay fruit bearing trees ug piggery.

Modu-aw man pud unya ko's Mandaue nursery ini'g uli nako puhon.

Nice one... I hope ingun ana atong buhaton tanan.
Here in our house, we have daily, weekly or monthly supply of atis, kaimito, tambis, butong, okra, sili, ampalaya, kamatis og kamunggay nga gitanom namo sa among tugkaran kniadto pa. pero ang nanka og guyabano namatay kay naigo's kilat.
Lami gyud ika-on og sud-an og prutas nga gagikan sa inyong tugkaran... try ninyo... maka green sad na sa Cebu kay you're living sa syudad pero green kaayo imong tugkaran...:okay:

i dont know if it's a regular thing but i like how our police men and women are bringing garbage bags and cleaning the downtown area this morning. pag-agi lagi nako sa colon, perteng limpyoha.

keep it up! :cheers:

not only policemen but firemen, City Hall employees and other government agencies. Since Tomas O's term, sige naman na silag city street clean up and also coastal clean up every Saturday. :yes:

Lapos-Lapos Cave - Carcar
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Can-asujan Dam - Carcar
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Empowering Cebu - KEPCO
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Mantayupan falls Cebu
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Forests of the sea - Cordova cebu
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Cold View Movenpick Hotel - Lapu-lapu City
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WOW CEBU!

^^ looking at USC pics, ubay-ubay gyud ang mga maayong kahimtang sa Talamban...

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MORE OF THE GREEN CEBU.....


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RIGHT AT THE HEART OF THE CITY....

^^ looking at USC pics, ubay-ubay gyud ang mga maayong kahimtang sa Talamban...

:D

pasalamat ta sigeg tree planting ang USC! :lol::D:nuts:

^^ mga green na lagi kaayo ato mga posts ron.. :D

^^
green jowks! :lol::D:hammer:

^^ talking about ecology / ecosystems...Cebu is really making the effort to take care of Mother Nature...

^^our local businessmen also showing there care for our beloved Cebu, i saw some trees planted by them this afternoon in Transcentral Road..and lots of them, really..:D

so it was just ridiculous to hear from someone who doesnt know about Cebu that we dont have enough green in our city..:lol:

Let us all Welcome..."SOLINEA"....


A six tower resort development of the Alveo Corporation in Cebu!!!! :cheers::cheers:

^^location please? :D

Is this the one in CBP?

mao ni sya ang Alveo Cebu 2 thread.. sa Cebu construction and projects.. :D
This is located in CBP.

change channel ta kadjot.. balitang sports napud.. :)


Davis Cup

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Let us all Welcome..."SOLINEA"....


A six tower resort development of the Alveo Corporation in Cebu!!!! :cheers::cheers:



^^
bro shoutout?! :D

...it's similar to Robinson's AMISA development but a notch higher in the market classification and it's located within a business park :okay:

Let us all Welcome..."SOLINEA"....


A six tower resort development of the Alveo Corporation in Cebu!!!! :cheers::cheers:

Good Night! :cheers:


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07/03/11 -sa barko ko ani from Masbate!!!

Cebu City is truly an amazing beautiful place! I've been away for a long time but last time I visited Cebu, I was truly impressed. Now I can't get enough of it. I've been following this forum and now decided to join and would like to thank fellow Cebuanos for posting photos and updates. I even know more than my family/relatives about what's going on in Cebu. :)

Always promoting Cebu everytime I get a chance.