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sugbuanon

November 12th, 2011, 01:52 AM

na-post na ba ni? anyways...
ingon sa headlines 6 months, ingon sa unod 7 months :lol:

USC now six months away from completing its 8,000-seater football stadium in Talamban (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/11/10/usc-now-six-months-away-completing-its-8000-seater-football-stadium-talamban-#)

By Mike T. Limpag
Thursday, November 10, 2011

A VISIONARY athletic director’s dream is slowly becoming a reality and the University of San Carlos is just seven months away from becoming the only school in the Philippines with a world-class football stadium.

The USC football stadium, which is part of the developmental project of the school, will be the center piece of a planned Athlete’s Village that was a dream of former athletic director Fr. Vic Uy before leaving the school to join the Philippine Sports Commission.

more... (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/sports/2011/11/10/usc-now-six-months-away-completing-its-8000-seater-football-stadium-talamban-#)

dont believe the media hype.. dili ni ma consider na world class but still good enough para maproud ang mga carolinians and cebuanos.. :D

wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 02:29 AM

jochval

November 12th, 2011, 02:42 AM

pero i think mas nindot ang Eton Properties moinvest sa Cordova para mabuhi pud didto ug sila ang pioneer sa big time developments sa kadto nga lugar...basin matuman na pa nuon ug ahat ang underwater tunnel from mainland Cebu..:D

wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 02:53 AM

sa Mactan man ila plano bro.

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/5209/etonmactanzh0.jpg

Eton Properties to develop Coral Reef in Mactan Island

LISTED real estate firm Eton Properties Philippines Inc. is considering the acquisition and development of a 35-hectare beach property known as Coral Reef in Mactan Island, Cebu into a high-end mixed-used project inspired by Sentosa Island in Singapore. In an interview with reporters, Eton president Danilo Ignacio tagged the plan as a “priority” project. The move comes as Eton sets to launch new projects, most recently its first luxury condominium in Eton Centris in Quezon City called Ascent.

http://www.philexportcebu.org/index.php/Current-News/Eton-Properties-to-develop-Coral-Reef-in-Mactan-Island.html

jochval

November 12th, 2011, 03:02 AM

ang Cordova Mactan man gihapon..hehe..pero kung unsa tan-aw nila ang maayo adto pud ko didto..:)

CebuMagigger

November 12th, 2011, 03:10 AM

^^
1. "Adventure Eco Tourism World in Olango Island( An eco tourism park to be developed by Eton properties which is connected to its Sentosa inspired development in Coral Reef)
The development consists of hotels, highrise condos, resort complex etc..)"
-Henz

connected na sila bai

Sleepwalker

November 12th, 2011, 03:15 AM

Dili kay Probinsya ug syudad sa Sugbo lamang....Ayaw kalimti ang tibuok Rehiyon 7.... Kung Diin ang Cebu Maoy tinubdan sa tanan..hahaha.....

Kanindot kaayong paminawon ug pagabatbaton.... :lol::lol:..

Region 7 is so lucky to have 3 provinces that are steadily growing...I hope that the beautiful island of Siquijor will have her time too.

Bohol - tourism, agriculture. Potentials on education and BPO
NegOr - tourism, BPO, education, agriculture. Potentials on medical tourism, sports tourism
Cebu - tourism, BPO, education, manufacturing. Potentials on medical tourism, sports tourism

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 12th, 2011, 03:34 AM

I'm sooo proud that I made my own account just to express my happiness for what, we the cebuanos, have achieved.

All hail Sr. Sto. Nino.

pagka.anindot naman lang jud sa mga aura sa mga tawo ani nga thread! magpadayun ta sa pag.uswag mga sugbuanon!

karon nga maghigalaay na ang siudad sa sugbu ug ang probinsya sa sugbu, mas munindut jud ug samut ang atong isla kay nagkahiusa naman ang tibuok sugbu.^o^

Welcome to SSC-Cebu bai! This thread is solely for the Cebuanos from Cebu and elsewhere around the Philippines and the World who are proud of their Cebuano heritage and culture!

PADAYON SA PAGUSWAG SUGBO!!!! :banana::banana::banana:

Dili kay Probinsya ug syudad sa Sugbo lamang....Ayaw kalimti ang tibuok Rehiyon 7.... Kung Diin ang Cebu Maoy tinubdan sa tanan..hahaha.....

Kanindot kaayong paminawon ug pagabatbaton.... :lol::lol:..

hehehe... salamat kaayo bai @jundem! tinabangay ta dinhi sa Region 7 sa kalambuan og kauswagan! :cheers:

I guess Region 7 is the smallest region in terms of composition of provinces in the country. We are just a 4-province region but a very much SOLID BLOCK! :okay:

maayong buntag Cebu :wave:
maayong buntag Region 7 :wave:

isla

November 12th, 2011, 04:31 AM

Wow Eton & Megaworld investing billions in Mactan.

On Eton, Im curious how they will connect the Adventure Eco Tourism World in Olango Island with the Coral Reef devt in Mactan. Are we expecting cable cars since this is a Sentosa inspired devt? Coral Reef property is 35 hectares even bigger than Cebu IT Park. Really Massive devt hehe ...

wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 04:54 AM

SM Cebu
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6100/6333998695_7abd50ff9c_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekimo75/6333998695/)
FE#11 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekimo75/6333998695/) by michaelocana.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/ekimo75/), on Flickr

Fuente
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6117/6333891455_9a760c6eba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekimo75/6333891455/)
FE#2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ekimo75/6333891455/) by michaelocana.com (http://www.flickr.com/people/ekimo75/), on Flickr

Henz

November 12th, 2011, 05:38 AM

nice jud kaayo na mo photograph si Michael Ocana nuh... Sunstar ba to na sya na photographer?

Parchie

November 12th, 2011, 06:32 AM

Sa external filters or lens siguro na magdaug bro? High-end nga cams, nindot gyud!

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 12th, 2011, 07:05 AM

cyberCEBU

November 12th, 2011, 07:09 AM

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image source: Yahoo! Singapore (http://sg.travel.yahoo.com/inspirations/413-cebu-city-philippines--discovering-the-heritage-downtown?cid=today)

cyberCEBU

November 12th, 2011, 07:19 AM

Nominate “CEBU CITY” as one of the World’s New 7 Wonders Cities!

Visit http://cities.new7wonders.com/nomination/en NOW!

The City of Cebu (Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Sugbo) is the capital city of Cebu and is the second largest city in the Philippines, the second most significant metropolitan centre in the Philippines and known as the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards in the country.

Henz

November 12th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Ha.. is this serious?

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 12th, 2011, 07:27 AM

^^ nahibong gyud ko...pero murag serious ang site. :lol::rofl::D

jochval

November 12th, 2011, 07:29 AM

ka 4 ko nibotar gamit sa akong 4 ka email..:D

Parchie

November 12th, 2011, 07:31 AM

ka 4 ko nibotar gamit sa akong 4 ka email..:D
Grabeha gud diay nimo ka-ungo bay @joch! hahahahaha! sunod ko be, lima-hon nako para maka-labaw! Hehehehehehe

wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 07:33 AM

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image source: Yahoo! Singapore (http://sg.travel.yahoo.com/inspirations/413-cebu-city-philippines--discovering-the-heritage-downtown?cid=today)

kanindot :cheers:

jundem_dq63

November 12th, 2011, 07:38 AM

hehehe... salamat kaayo bai @jundem! tinabangay ta dinhi sa Region 7 sa kalambuan og kauswagan! :cheers:

I guess Region 7 is the smallest region in terms of composition of provinces in the country. We are just a 4-province region but a very much SOLID BLOCK! :okay:

maayong buntag Cebu :wave:
maayong buntag Region 7 :wave:

IMO... bisan ug we're the smallest Region in the country yet the most progressive one... it is maybe because we never compete with each other... nagtinabangay kita para sa kalamboan sa atong Rehiyon.. heheh..

Unlike sa Uban na nag patay ug kinsay hawod.... ang crab mentality ba lang...

Padayon pag-uswag Syudad sa Sugbo.... ug ang Tibuok Rehiyon Siete..... Let's Go Central Visayas.....

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 12th, 2011, 07:42 AM

^^ audience na lang ta sa ilang pagpakahawd bai @jundem. basta kita dinhi sa CV its not our thing, its not our Agenda! :okay:

christorrea

November 12th, 2011, 07:45 AM

I'va voted already using my 7 e-mails.:cheers:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 12th, 2011, 07:49 AM

^^ grabeha! Welcome to SSC-Cebu @christorrea! :cheers:

so because you got 7, im pretty sure Cebu and Cavite are not tied up. so which one have it the most? :D

christorrea

November 12th, 2011, 07:50 AM

^^ grabeha! Welcome to SSC-Cebu @christorrea! :cheers:

so because you got 7, im pretty sure Cebu and Cavite are not tied up. so which one have it? :D

7 for Cebu City lang :cheers:

kLyxx

November 12th, 2011, 08:06 AM

salamat saa.welcome mga bai!

i will disseminate every goodnews to my fbpage with reliable sources. proud na jd kau ku sa akong pagka.cebuano. mintras nagkamang ang ekonomiya sa pilipinas, ang cebu, nagpalahi. nagbarog ug nagdagan padung sa kalambuan. we really are, indeed, self-sufficient :-)

ydderf101

November 12th, 2011, 08:49 AM

ydderf101

November 12th, 2011, 08:52 AM

jochval

November 12th, 2011, 09:01 AM

hehe, may ning gamiton ning mga email aning mga trolls kay daghan kaayo sa sige ug himo ug bag-ong account, mas modaghan atong nominations ug votations..:lol:..anogon kaayo ilang gipanghimo nga account ipanglawgaw lang..

wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 09:18 AM

IMHO, murag dili pa ta ana na level na ma-ingong new seven wonder cities. although we're getting there, pero as of now, dili pa. :okay:

jundem_dq63

November 12th, 2011, 09:21 AM

^^ audience na lang ta sa ilang pagpakahawd bai @jundem. basta kita dinhi sa CV its not our thing, its not our Agenda! :okay:

Pero infairness.... Region 7 is compose 4 provinces only... pero lantawa ang 4 ka province diba top tourist destination in the Country.....

Bohol, Siquijor, Cebu and Oriental Negros... Di ba bigatin... Asa kitag usa ka Region... Daghan kaayo silag ma enjoy...ehehhehe....

Yun lang.... OT na dagay kaayo kay Murag Cebu City Thread ni siya... :lol::lol::lol:.. Sensiya na gud....

Henz

November 12th, 2011, 09:22 AM

Bitaw... i share you opinion.... :D

PINOYmeat

November 12th, 2011, 11:33 AM

Cebu tops National Greening Program
By PHOEBE JEN INDINO
November 11, 2011, 4:26pm

CEBU CITY, Philippines -– Of the four provinces in Central Visayas, Cebu topped in the implementation of the National Greening Program (NGP) with 97 percent, or 1,954 hectares, planted in less than six months.

MORE (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/340932/cebu-tops-national-greening-program)

OT

R.I.P.

KING CITY

:lol:

PINOYmeat

November 12th, 2011, 11:39 AM

an old article

Cebu: Tourism-100%, terrorism-0%
FULL DISCLOSURE By Fidel O. Abalos (The Freeman)

"Truth to tell, geographically, Cebu is indeed an Island in the Pacific. Relatively peaceful, it is several miles away from the distant and war-torn Southern Mindanao and terror-threatened Metro Manila. Entirely different, Cebu's politically mature electorate, are living witnesses of unceasing wars of words and performances, not of guns and ammunitions"

MORE (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=628169&publicationSubCategoryId=108)

qailord

November 12th, 2011, 12:01 PM

why not nominate cebu
http://d30mmglg94tqnw.cloudfront.net/wp-content/themes/a34templatev2_2.4.20110/images/cities_onn7wnature.jpg (http://cities.new7wonders.com/nomination/en)

kindofperfect82888

November 12th, 2011, 12:52 PM

^^ I love Cebu, but I don't think (IMHO) we are in the level of a wonder city. :okay:

julfinch

November 12th, 2011, 01:07 PM

^^ Agree...Cebu is beautiful but we still have lots to improve before competing with great ones...

pet86

November 12th, 2011, 02:23 PM

^^malay natin!

Wolfranz

November 12th, 2011, 03:20 PM

http://img829.imageshack.us/img829/7334/sunstaro.png

Rama's idea of an Arc de Triomphe sitting in the middle of Fuente Osmena is just totally absurd.
Not only would that be a cheap imitation, it's incongruous to the historically significant monument
sitting there.

About banning public transport, it's not as easy to simply say that. Daghan kaayo ug maapektohan
ana (pedestrians, commuters, establishment owners).

And besides, there is public transport in Champs Elysees, but regulated. The roundabout where
the Arc de Triomphe sits is a major subway station underground, and it is also a stop point for
Paris' bus system. The Champs Elysees has SIX subway stations in its length. Taxicabs are allowed
to pass there though it's a no-stopping zone.

So my suggestion? Rama should wait for the improvements at the boulevard to be finished, and
more importantly the implementation of the BRT, before he makes policy interventions such as this.

About his proposal to widen the circle, that is unneccessary! Why widen Fuente nga dako naman
kaayo nang Fuente for a roundabout. Instead, the sidewalks around Fuente should be widened
and planted with trees.

The Champs Elysees, it should be a subject of inspiration, not imitation. For the French,
the Champs Elysees is an expression of "Frenchness". Here we should make Osmena Blvd an expression
of the urban "Cebuano-ness".

As Augusto Villalon puts it:

"Making Jones Avenue Cebu's Champs Elysées sets a goal, and a brave goal it is,
although a Champs Elysées our Jones Avenue is not, nor will it ever be.

What it could be is to have the feel of the Champs Elysées, a grand, broad, tree-lined promenade,
a linear park at the center of the city with a feel that fuses Paris with today's Cebuano lifestyle."

slerz

November 12th, 2011, 04:48 PM

SM City Cebu Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Nov. 12, 2011

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Zeibu

November 12th, 2011, 04:57 PM

superdaloydoy

November 12th, 2011, 05:02 PM

Rama's idea of an Arc de Triomphe sitting in the middle of Fuente Osmena is just totally absurd.
Not only would that be a cheap imitation, it's incongruous to the historically significant monument
sitting there.

About banning public transport, it's not as easy to simply say that. Daghan kaayo ug maapektohan
ana (pedestrians, commuters, establishment owners).

And besides, there is public transport in Champs Elysees, but regulated. The roundabout where
the Arc de Triomphe sits is a major subway station underground, and it is also a stop point for
Paris' bus system. The Champs Elysees has SIX subway stations in its length. Taxicabs are allowed
to pass there though it's a no-stopping zone.

So my suggestion? Rama should wait for the improvements at the boulevard to be finished, and
more importantly the implementation of the BRT, before he makes policy interventions such as this.

About his proposal to widen the circle, that is unneccessary! Why widen Fuente nga dako naman
kaayo nang Fuente for a roundabout. Instead, the sidewalks around Fuente should be widened
and planted with trees.

The Champs Elysees, it should be a subject of inspiration, not imitation. For the French,
the Champs Elysees is an expression of "Frenchness". Here we should make Osmena Blvd an expression
of the urban "Cebuano-ness".

As Augusto Villalon puts it:

"Making Jones Avenue Cebu's Champs Elysées sets a goal, and a brave goal it is,
although a Champs Elysées our Jones Avenue is not, nor will it ever be.

What it could be is to have the feel of the Champs Elysées, a grand, broad, tree-lined promenade,
a linear park at the center of the city with a feel that fuses Paris with today's Cebuano lifestyle."

jeepneys should be banned, they are an eye sore and obsolete... taxi should be integrated with brt and managed and owned by corporations and not by individuals. drivers dont follow rules coz they are competing with other drivers for passengers. give them fixed salaries and they will most likely follow rules.

converting fuente circle to Champs Elysées is absurd and stupid! why fix something if it aint broken.

Wolfranz

November 12th, 2011, 05:05 PM

Wolfranz

November 12th, 2011, 05:11 PM

Wolfranz

November 12th, 2011, 05:15 PM

SM City Cebu Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Nov. 12, 2011

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/4034/smlightingxmastree10.jpg

While the Xmas tree is a delightful ornament for the season, I still wish that the Belen will return as the central decor of Philippine Christmas. :cheers:

Zeibu

November 12th, 2011, 05:21 PM

akong suggestion kay make a giant fountain and put a giant galleon in it.. they should ban jeepneys but not now.. not until the BRT system has been implemented.. and taxis shouldnt be included in the ban.. taxis in cebu are disciplined man sd..

Zeibu

November 12th, 2011, 05:50 PM

and nindot sad unta kung galleon kay katong mga galleon ni magellan were the first ships to circumnavigate around the world and prove na the world was round so dili lang siya significant for cebu but significant sad sya to the whole world..

twIco

November 12th, 2011, 05:52 PM

^^hmm. let me think, a giant globe?

Mercato

November 12th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Rama's idea of an Arc de Triomphe sitting in the middle of Fuente Osmena is just totally absurd.
Not only would that be a cheap imitation, it's incongruous to the historically significant monument
sitting there.

About banning public transport, it's not as easy to simply say that. Daghan kaayo ug maapektohan
ana (pedestrians, commuters, establishment owners).

And besides, there is public transport in Champs Elysees, but regulated. The roundabout where
the Arc de Triomphe sits is a major subway station underground, and it is also a stop point for
Paris' bus system. The Champs Elysees has SIX subway stations in its length. Taxicabs are allowed
to pass there though it's a no-stopping zone.

So my suggestion? Rama should wait for the improvements at the boulevard to be finished, and
more importantly the implementation of the BRT, before he makes policy interventions such as this.

About his proposal to widen the circle, that is unneccessary! Why widen Fuente nga dako naman
kaayo nang Fuente for a roundabout. Instead, the sidewalks around Fuente should be widened
and planted with trees.

The Champs Elysees, it should be a subject of inspiration, not imitation. For the French,
the Champs Elysees is an expression of "Frenchness". Here we should make Osmena Blvd an expression
of the urban "Cebuano-ness".

As Augusto Villalon puts it:

"Making Jones Avenue Cebu's Champs Elysées sets a goal, and a brave goal it is,
although a Champs Elysées our Jones Avenue is not, nor will it ever be.

What it could be is to have the feel of the Champs Elysées, a grand, broad, tree-lined promenade,
a linear park at the center of the city with a feel that fuses Paris with today's Cebuano lifestyle."indeed! Some folks just don't have any sense of aesthetics, or history... :lol: or both. Some say remove the fountain when the very name Fuente itself means Fountain. So what's the new name gonna be like? I mean you can't call it Fuente anymore if you remove the fountain and replace it with Optimus Prime. :lol: That idea is just part of his running feud with Osmena, that's all. To erase an iconic Cebu monument, what halfwit could think of such a thing? Only reason is he wants to erase the name Osmena from that site.

The Arc de Triomphe is a war monument, :lol: :lol:, the Arc honours all those who fought and died in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Did we have a Cebu Revolution where all the aristocracy were beheaded? Now if our little Napoleon can show us which grand war we were engaged in apart from WWII, then perhaps a Cebu Arc is in order. Maybe Rama counts his cold war with Mandaue as one.

But if there was none, then there was none. :lol:

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wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 06:28 PM

not just it parks, tourism and export zones ang booming in Mactan, pati infrastructure :cheers:

P300 million set aside for Mactan Circumferential Road
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/12/p300-million-set-aside-mactan-circumferential-road-190281

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) in Central Visayas informed the Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) that the National Government has allocated P300 million for the concreting of Mactan Circumferential Road instead.

Engineer Nonato Paylado of DPWH in Central Visayas made the revelation last November 10, after IDC chairman Emmanuel Rabacal asked why the proposed flyover project in Lapu-Lapu City is no longer in the list of projects endorsed by the Regional Development Council (RDC).

mao ning circum. road?

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/4286/unledxyy.jpg
http://www.dailymile.com/routes/731210-running-route-in-lapu-lapu-city-ph

wakeuptoreality

November 12th, 2011, 06:47 PM

View from the South Road Properties :cheers:

this guy (b0000rdz) has some cool cebu pics! kudos to him! :bow:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6161/6253542326_69eddbcf67_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6253542326/)
SRP 02 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6253542326/) by b0000rdz (http://www.flickr.com/people/54503054@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6211/6253011755_36149d56c9_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6253011755/)
SRP 03 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6253011755/) by b0000rdz (http://www.flickr.com/people/54503054@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6054/6285682243_0a2a3f2165_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6285682243/)
Chimney (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6285682243/) by b0000rdz (http://www.flickr.com/people/54503054@N03/), on Flickr

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6253543594_ae4875bf38_o.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6253543594/)
SRP (k) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/54503054@N03/6253543594/) by b0000rdz (http://www.flickr.com/people/54503054@N03/), on Flickr

MatudNilaBaby

November 12th, 2011, 06:53 PM

ngano Arc de Triomphe man? walay connection sa atong pagkacebuano.. make something na makarelate sa atong heritage dili kanang cheap imitation lang from the french.. make something like a large galleon in the middle of fuente in honor of magellan or something

our liberation from spain, america and japan is in deed a big triumph and having such a long stretch of tree-lined avenue and fuente circle is a fitting place to celebrate that freedom on a daily basis.

france's arch de triumph is only a model or pattern for the beautification project. nobody said that it will be an imitation of the real one. so i dont see any big deal on that concept.

adding another circular pathway for pedestrian will make the circle a bit bigger and more accessible to the public. its also good if they put a bike track along with the pedestrian pathway.

Zeibu

November 12th, 2011, 06:55 PM

Zeibu

November 12th, 2011, 07:03 PM

indeed! Some folks just don't have any sense of aesthetics, or history... :lol: or both. Some say remove the fountain when the very name Fuente itself means Fountain. So what's the new name gonna be like? I mean you can't call it Fuente anymore if you remove the fountain and replace it with Optimus Prime. :lol: That idea is just part of his running feud with Osmena, that's all. To erase an iconic Cebu monument, what halfwit could think of such a thing? Only reason is he wants to erase the name Osmena from that site.

The Arc de Triomphe is a war monument, :lol: :lol:, the Arc honours all those who fought and died in the French Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars. Did we have a Cebu Revolution where all the aristocracy were beheaded? Now if our little Napoleon can show us which grand war we were engaged in apart from WWII, then perhaps a Cebu Arc is in order. Maybe Rama counts his cold war with Mandaue as one.

But if there was none, then there was none. :lol:

http://smileys.smilchat.net/emoticon/food/3d-popcorn.gif

yup.. i think rama just wants to change the name of Fuente Osmena :nuts: naay "cold war" ang cebu city ug mandaue city kay tungod si mayor cortes is aligned with Osmena.. :ohno:

Mercato

November 12th, 2011, 07:10 PM

^^ my thoughts exactly. ;)
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Champ Elysees
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2565/3757109425_5d5cb65298_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cid-2008/3757109425/)
Champs-Elysées (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cid-2008/3757109425/) by El_Cid_Campeador (http://www.flickr.com/people/cid-2008/), on Flickr

Jones Blvd
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/154/427603522_07f37a12e0_z.jpg?zz=1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96186290@N00/427603522/)
Jones ave./Osmeña blvd. Cebu City (http://www.flickr.com/photos/96186290@N00/427603522/) by slerz (http://www.flickr.com/people/96186290@N00/), on Flickrour liberation from spain, america and japan is in deed a big triumph and having such a long stretch of tree-lined avenue and fuente circle is a fitting place to celebrate that freedom on a daily basis.

france's arch de triumph is only a model or pattern for the beautification project. nobody said that it will be an imitation of the real one. so i dont see any big deal on that concept.Nobody said? It is what it is, that's the clear intent and it's splashed all over the papers. :lol: Indeed, they are bent on copying the Arc.

Liberation in 1946 already has one huge monument in Cebu and it's also being celebrated on a daily basis by folks who pass by there. Remember the Plaza Independencia? I do not see any reason to replicate functions.

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Jimbu

November 12th, 2011, 07:37 PM

cebujustrocks

November 12th, 2011, 08:43 PM

[QUOTE=Mercato;85625804]^^ my thoughts exactly. ;)
Nobody said? It is what it is, that's the clear intent and it's splashed all over the papers. :lol: Indeed, they are bent on copying the Arc.

Liberation in 1946 already has one huge monument in Cebu and it's also being celebrated on a daily basis by folks who pass by there. Remember the Plaza Independencia? I do not see any reason to replicate functions.

http://www.welldonemarketing.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Circle-of-Lights-presented-by-the-Contractors-of-Quality-Connection-and-Electrical-Workers-of-IBEW-481-Largest.jpg

The monument circle in Indianapolis, USA reminds me of Fuente Osmena circle.

If the fountain becomes bigger and taller that would make it look really grande. Imagine a grand and giant/tall fountain in the middle of Fuente Osmena circle filled with it's existing beautiful trees. What a sight! Instead of building a separate seasonal giant Christmas tree, the city may think of making the existing fountain standout that can look like a giant Christmas tree/fountain at the same time. The center island from the Fuente Osmena circle to the Capitol building may be converted into a skinny reflecting pool so that one may see the Capitol building from the fountain.

CebuIsGreat

November 12th, 2011, 09:01 PM

ngano Arc de Triomphe man? walay connection sa atong pagkacebuano.. make something na makarelate sa atong heritage dili kanang cheap imitation lang from the french..]make something like a large galleon in the middle of fuente in honor of magellan or something

"make something like a large galleon in the middle of fuente
in honor of magellan or something" unparalleled and unique....otherwise
Yep, that is a piracy....a BOOTLEG
We do not need Cebu to be kitsch and a BOOTLEG City.

wakeuptoreality

November 13th, 2011, 01:29 AM

pero dugaya sad 2013 pa :ohno:

dugay pa gyud, pero at least nanay budget. :)

CebuMagigger

November 13th, 2011, 02:02 AM

so does this means that the mactan circumferential road will be wider and lined with palm trees that gives that mactan island look??? if so... i wud be wdojbfocbjubrv happpy!!!

cyberCEBU

November 13th, 2011, 02:40 AM

Ady001

November 13th, 2011, 04:23 AM

^^ Buhi pa jud diay ang Ludo and Luym.

wise_zech

November 13th, 2011, 06:51 AM

sorry ot manny win... congrats

LordCarnal

November 13th, 2011, 08:08 AM

Sidewalk in front of Central Bank of the Philippines

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cris_skywalker

November 13th, 2011, 10:28 AM

Sidewalk in front of Central Bank of the Philippines

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/298057_10150554566893504_615813503_11910807_1609948785_n.jpg

Vraiment agréable et d'image impressionnant! atleast you can still find uniformity in the renovated sidewalks even if other parts use the real bricks while others use the "so called bricks" hehehehe, Cebu est vraiment changer et se prépare à être une destination de son propre! Bonne une Cebu! :)

For Information: Asphalt Storm is reeling into our city streets and not just major ones, even secondary streets included. :)

MatudNilaBaby

November 13th, 2011, 11:46 AM

twIco

November 13th, 2011, 12:02 PM

^^make it the whole Cebu. :okay:

cris_skywalker

November 13th, 2011, 12:07 PM

i hope nga ang ato nalang sab nga mga businesses ang magpa brick sa ilang sidewalk aron ma uniform the whole stretch of jones avenue unya i replicate nila sa colon, magallanes, juan luna even sa gorordo avenue, mango avenue apil na ang south expressway ug srp and nrp. pagkanindot kaha sa cebu no.

^^^Je ne pouvais pas être plus d'accord bai!. Hope the businesses around our metro collaborate with our LGU's in a move to make our streets better, make it metro wide so that all of us can benefit from it.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 13th, 2011, 12:31 PM

^^ ah! nakahisgot lang tag Arc de Triomphe ug Champs-Elysees kay french naman kaayo atong amigo! :lol::D:naughty:

Wolfranz

November 13th, 2011, 01:06 PM

^^hahaha sakto! Pwede pud ta mag-French kunohay ui. The power of Google Translate. :lol::lol::lol:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 13th, 2011, 01:17 PM

^^ sus! poor ko'g french! oui and merci ra akong nakamahuan! :lol:

Wolfranz

November 13th, 2011, 01:52 PM

ok rana, @mainstreamhunter, Google Translate ra ang tubag ana hahahaha

akosibab

November 13th, 2011, 03:35 PM

jeepneys should be banned, they are an eye sore and obsolete... taxi should be integrated with brt and managed and owned by corporations and not by individuals. drivers dont follow rules coz they are competing with other drivers for passengers. give them fixed salaries and they will most likely follow rules.

converting fuente circle to Champs Elysées is absurd and stupid! why fix something if it aint broken.

nqanonq e banned man jud ?? kunq pwedi ranq Limitahan ?? bati pod kaayoq e TOTALLY banned szad uip !! kananq .. kananq .. mawaqtinq naman qowd anq anq paqka pinoy/cebuano styLe sa atong dakbayan anah (samas emonq nahimamat ) !! .. Layshoo ra pod kaayo if puros naLanq mqa MAMORDS nqa mqa sakyanan anq maq qabas2x sa atonq kadaLanan .. muana paLanq noon kaq e panq BANNED anq mqa kuraot .. and then iLisaq mqa "PIMP MY RIDE PUJ's" .. muraq .. maaranq-aranq na tinqaLeh paminawon (para nako , ambot Lang ninyo) .. diLi ta maqpaLabiq pa Layshoo sa atong imaqinations ui !! kay oa ra kaayo paminawon .. nindottttttttttttttt JUD !! baya anq suqbu .. UNIQUE ! ! WORLD CLASS !! etc .. etc .. diLi naman ta TINGALEH kinahanqLan maq sina2x sa UBAN (naa sa buhok sa imong LoLa) hahaha .. kay kung matinood man qani qowd ang naa sa emonq huna2x bai DALOYDZ .. unszaon naLanq .. PAGKA PAKYAS naLang jutt HUNAHUNAON (para nako) !!! boaHAHAHA :P .. PEACE ^.^

in moii opinion Lanq bai .. hehehe .. muwaah ! ! !

:nuts: :down::lurker::lol::bash:

Sleepwalker

November 13th, 2011, 03:56 PM

^^Jejemon ka bai! :bash: Ikaw mao'y dapat i-ban

Junx

November 13th, 2011, 04:04 PM

http://img191.imageshack.us/img191/9713/guesscebu.jpg

What's this? :cheers:

slerz

November 13th, 2011, 04:26 PM

^^any guess where and what structure is that in Cebu City?:D

SUV111

November 13th, 2011, 05:07 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6226/6340185701_ea8f780dd4_b.jpg

SUV111

November 13th, 2011, 05:09 PM

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ferny123

November 13th, 2011, 05:35 PM

blusoda

November 13th, 2011, 05:39 PM

^^any guess where and what structure is that in Cebu City?:D

Kabaw ko asa ni!!!! heheh..
Mao ni sya nga building?? _ _ _ i _ _ _ _ s heheh

kLyxx

November 13th, 2011, 06:34 PM

Sakto aq g.huna2x?? ___in__ns

diehardbisdak

November 13th, 2011, 07:16 PM

^^ :D

diehardbisdak

November 13th, 2011, 07:25 PM

...diri ni-li-li si @slerz ay...hehehe!

http://www.affordablecebu.com/_ld/4/04118747.jpg
pic from www.affordable.com

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pic from www.photobucket.com

Jimbu

November 13th, 2011, 07:59 PM

^^ mao na bai. nakuha jud :)

Jarenz

November 14th, 2011, 12:02 AM

Cebu Park District (CPD)

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http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/cpd5.jpg

Cebu IT Park (CITP)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/cit.jpg

Mandaue Skyline

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slerz

November 14th, 2011, 12:10 AM

If mo level up naman sad gani ang Cebu, I hope naa gihapo'y jeepneys bisag sa mga interior roads. Mawala tuod ang charisma sa Sugbo kung mausab na tanan. Basig ig uli nato puhon, modern na ang tanan di na nato ma feel ang Sugbo nga gi pangga nato kani adto, ang kanunayon og simpleng Sugbo.
Kay kung i-upgrade tanan just for the sake of modernization, maka ingon tag I'm in Cebu but feels like I'm not in Cebu kay nawagtang na ang itsura niya nga iyang identity. Pareha ra sa Malaysia, nagka lambo ilang nasod pero ang mga karaang makita bisag maingon ta'g nabyaan na's panahon, wa gihapon nila wagtanga og tuod maoy naka hatag og identity sa ilang nasod nga in spite sa modernization, ma feel gihapon ang charisma og ka unique sa ilang lugar. IMHO :yes:

klaro diay nga cybergate:D

tj_brewed

November 14th, 2011, 12:13 AM

watched this last nyt @ Shang. Very funny...ehehehe we love it!

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And by the way, it's one of the popular entries in the ongoing Cinema One Digital Film Festival. :okay:

Another entry from Cebu is "Di Ingon Nato". Cebu's version of Resident Evil? :D.

VGAEtKwyJyo

akosibab

November 14th, 2011, 12:48 AM

^^Jejemon ka bai! :bash: Ikaw mao'y dapat i-ban

owwwwwwwwwwwws ! art2x raman gowd na bai !! styLe2x sa pag comment buhp !! saonzz .. dLi ba d.i pwede mo share og MERE IDEAS dre ?? tsk ! . SORISO bai ha ! SORISO keeu .. ay Lang kug i banned uhp ! gwapo bitaw ka ! ingon imo mama .. hihihihi ..

bitaw .. share Lang ko ba !! LAMI kaayo i comment gowd !! i comment sa mga IDEA nga OA ra keeu paminawon (for me) !! para man kaha nis tanan ?? :ohno: :ohno::bash::):cheers:

dont worry .. iLL try my best para ABSORB sa akong micro brains ang mga ideas nga inyong gina TOPICan dre !! szoLomot sa pag shabutt ^.^

LURK >.<

wakeuptoreality

November 14th, 2011, 12:50 AM

Jarenz

November 14th, 2011, 01:18 AM

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superdaloydoy

November 14th, 2011, 01:51 AM

Jarenz

November 14th, 2011, 02:39 AM

CITP

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/aitp3-1.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/aitp-1.jpg

Jarenz

November 14th, 2011, 02:40 AM

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/calyx42.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/asiapremier-3.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/skyrise4-2.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/ebloc2-2.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/avida2.jpg http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/aps2-1.jpg

CebuIsGreat

November 14th, 2011, 02:44 AM

We gonna evolve to SUVneys.
SMALL FREE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE WINS.:
As 99% WALL STREET Protestors cry against Big Corporation GREED,
We believe on free enterprise .
Pay NOW 35 pesos to our Cebu Jeepneys and you will see a limo style SUVneys.
(if that is the BRT expected fare - better use a taxicab then.)
Enforce the existing laws on designated stops by better pay for CITOM.

Cebu can do better than their known Pretty SUVneys w/ CNG. Support Cebu's Natural GAS production!!!.
Pay the ride for the half the Krispy Kreme or 20% of small order Starbaks coffee.
We will avoid Philippines from collapsing economies of Greece and Italy
by supporting local economy rather than accumalting unsupportable foreign funded debts.
Invasion of Ilo-ilo SUVneys.
ivFgYyY4zlA
Invasion 2
YY4W6BayP9M

Thanks to BoxxerRose (http://www.youtube.com/user/BoxxerRose)
He/She has >150 in HD videos very enjoyable to watch.
Why would you wanna force something if the pros outweighs the cons. jeepneys are obsolete. they are unregulated. they are pollutants. drivers are very undisciplined. they are traffic hazards. they create heavy traffic coz they dont follow traffic rules.
i bet my ass that private vehicle owners are much more disciplined than jeepney drivers.if u want to retain the image of jeepneys then buy buses that adhere to international standards. and remodel it to look like the jeepneys. which would be more expensive. so the best thing to do is ban jeepneys. remove those eyesores. cebu is not known for its jeepneys anyways. its known for its metropolitan setting and its beaches, dive spots. not for the jeepneys.
(yOU ALONE)only backward thinking people :ohno::ohno::ohno:
would say that jeepneys are still viable.:banana::banana::banana:
the important thing is privatize and regulate transport system. give drivers fixed salary.

IamCebuano

November 14th, 2011, 02:45 AM

OT

R.I.P.

KING CITY

:lol:[/QUOTE]

Banhaw man ghapon (a.k.a mega.city):lol:

Parchie

November 14th, 2011, 02:56 AM

Why would you wanna force something if the pros outweighs the cons. jeepneys are obsolete. they are unregulated. they are pollutants. drivers are very undisciplined. they are traffic hazards. they create heavy traffic coz they dont follow traffic rules.

i bet my ass that private vehicle owners are much more disciplined than jeepney drivers.

if u want to retain the image of jeepneys then buy buses that adhere to international standards. and remodel it to look like the jeepneys. which would be more expensive. so the best thing to do is ban jeepneys. remove those eyesores. cebu is not known for its jeepneys anyways. its known for its metropolitan setting and its beaches, dive spots. not for the jeepneys.

only backward thinking people would say that jeepneys are still viable.

the important thing is privatize and regulate transport system. give drivers fixed salary.

IMO, above-mentioned claims are generalizations! To wit:

There are jeepneys that are updated, although some are dilapidated,
All jeepneys are "regulated" by the LTO and LTFRB as opposed to to "unregulated",
All internal combustion engines emit pollutant gases - private and PUVs included,
PUV drivers are more likely to behave and discipline themselves because of the huge penalties imposed if they violate traffic rules, compared reckless privately-owned vehicle drivers who have much money to spare if caught, etc
If there is an intelligent study/review made by reputable people that jeepneys are "bad", lay them down here. We don't need unsubstantiated claims here, IMHO.

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 03:12 AM

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 03:21 AM

BRT would greatly improve traffic because there will be fixed stops/stations.. we need to improve our sidewalks to complement the BRT because there will be more walking when BRT is implemented.. I think one advantage the Jeepneys have over BRT is they operate 24/7.. hope BRT also operates 24/7 especially here in cebu where we have lots of call centers..

Parchie

November 14th, 2011, 03:27 AM

they cause traffic because they stop at undesignated stops..
Then, they pay what? P1,000+?

I would like to believe this is not doing them any good, they will have no money to earn for the day if they are doing that. Perhaps, some will do just that if they see no traffic police!

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 03:46 AM

asa man ka kuha anang P1,000+? I think BRT will be and should be subsidized by the government so expect the fares of the BRT to be low.. lower than that of the LRT and MRT which has a P12-P18 fare

Parchie

November 14th, 2011, 04:35 AM

asa man ka kuha anang P1,000+? I think BRT will be and should be subsidized by the government so expect the fares of the BRT to be low.. lower than that of the LRT and MRT which has a P12-P18 fare

Klaro! Mao nga di katuohan nang claim nga tanan'g PUV drivers magsige ug violate. Asa man sila anang P1T+ kuha, like what you said?

On the BRT issue, I guess the proponents will have to present data on how they plan to go about it, operationally and financially! It's not enough to say it's "feasible", IMHO.

CebuIsGreat

November 14th, 2011, 04:42 AM

asa man ka kuha anang P1,000+? I think BRT will be and should be subsidized by the government so expect the fares of the BRT to be low.. lower than that of the LRT and MRT which has a P12-P18 fare

How is the LRT MRT in Manila??? after 11pm. (NO SERVICE CORPORATE GREED IN ACTION)
You want Cebuanos to pay double or more.
Call center employees would be dreaming of "jeepneys".
Start saving money for taxi-cab ride or ask your boss a raise

At present the subsidized rates (to pay foreeign debt
-instead of subsiding forr better jeepney upgrade/maintenance/business) are:
The maximum fare at MRT 1, which runs from North Edsa in Quezon City to Taft Avenue in Pasay City, is P15. LRT 1, which links Baclaran in Pasay City to Monumento in Caloocan, collects P20.

“If you look at it MRT is cheaper than bus. It’s cheaper and faster. I think it’s reasonable to raise rates since the service is fast and efficient,” (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/opinion/editorials/6831-lrt-mrt-fare-hikes-inevitable)Roxas told reporters.

mauimorales

November 14th, 2011, 04:49 AM

Kinsay ga-Medicine diri sa SWU? Naa koy question!

Henz

November 14th, 2011, 05:03 AM

Sleepwalker

November 14th, 2011, 05:10 AM

Guys, another issue that is getting hot these days is the conversion of the whole Cebu province into especial economic zone.

I am personally not knowledgeable on this thing, but one thing is for sure...Massive investment...And then comes the good and the ugly side of progress.

Good side:

- will leverage the economic status of Cebu and its constituents.
- better and good quality infrastructures
- well-organized/master-planned developments
- less politics, less corruptions

Ugly side:

- migration...migration...migration...of people of all kinds
- probability of a highly commercialized society
- public officials might be losing their charm, since businessmen rules...with this, who will care for the constituents?

Henz

November 14th, 2011, 05:18 AM

Very interesting indeed..

I would like to speak as an entrepreneur... Yes i am 100% to make Cebu Province as one Economic Zone with the greater amount of progress it will bring to our province especially in the employment aspect.... but i am also mindful of the effects as what @sleepwaker had mentioned... These effects can be simply remedied by putting enough safety nets. Our lawmakers and local legislative people will now have the opportunity to craft laws or ordinances while LGU leaders shall work hard to protect the interest of the greater mass.

Progress always comes in a developing community...it creates a new society from within and influences the attitude of its people... but what can we do.. this is the reality. :D

Sleepwalker

November 14th, 2011, 05:27 AM

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 05:41 AM

Klaro! Mao nga di katuohan nang claim nga tanan'g PUV drivers magsige ug violate. Asa man sila anang P1T+ kuha, like what you said?

On the BRT issue, I guess the proponents will have to present data on how they plan to go about it, operationally and financially! It's not enough to say it's "feasible", IMHO.

the problem with jeepneys is that they compete with one another.. jeepneys need to drive aggressively.. they overtake one another and are prone to accidents.. bisag pila pa na ka traffic enforcers atong ibutang dinha, it wont make a difference..

superdaloydoy

November 14th, 2011, 06:15 AM

IMO, above-mentioned claims are generalizations! To wit:

There are jeepneys that are updated, although some are dilapidated,
All jeepneys are "regulated" by the LTO and LTFRB as opposed to to "unregulated",
All internal combustion engines emit pollutant gases - private and PUVs included,
PUV drivers are more likely to behave and discipline themselves because of the huge penalties imposed if they violate traffic rules, compared reckless privately-owned vehicle drivers who have much money to spare if caught, etc
If there is an intelligent study/review made by reputable people that jeepneys are "bad", lay them down here. We don't need unsubstantiated claims here, IMHO.

*I agree...
*In what way are they regulated?... dont you think there are so many jeepneys that arent full plying the roads? (let private entities handle it and let the government set guidelines as a way to regulate it)
*I also agree, but these combustion engines from jeepneys are ancient designs and dont have the advanced designs that most private vehicles have that will properly regulate the combination of air, fuel, oil, etc. to lessen the smoke
*I dont think so... the thing with drivers is that they are competing with one another and no matter how much enforcement you do they will try to find a way to be in the upper hand. thats their livelihood. the more people that will ride the bigger their income.
*You dont need to study/review that. coz you can see and feel it everyday if you ride on it in a daily basis.

Parchie

November 14th, 2011, 06:54 AM

the problem with jeepneys is that they compete with one another.. jeepneys need to drive aggressively.. they overtake one another and are prone to accidents.. bisag pila pa na ka traffic enforcers atong ibutang dinha, it wont make a difference..

So, you are saying there are too many jeepneys? (there will be no competing if there are just enough jeepneys as the ridership). That would be like pointing all fingers to the LTFRB, in my honest opinion! Why kill all jeepneys when what you wanted was to remove only a few? Do you really believe a sick man ought to be shot because he has a swollen leg? Isn't amputation a lot better? Let's be clear on the things we do here.

We always hear the traffic police undergoing training and get deputized to make the roads seamless ever since. What happened to that program? In 2010 it was printed in the dailies that the police will send 6 to 8 police officers from every police outpost to do traffic. I don't see that done, IMO. Maayo lang sa sugod, kadugayan, mahilis lang dayon! That's a big problem!

Parchie

November 14th, 2011, 06:58 AM

*I agree...
*In what way are they regulated?... dont you think there are so many jeepneys that arent full plying the roads? (let private entities handle it and let the government set guidelines as a way to regulate it)
*I also agree, but these combustion engines from jeepneys are ancient designs and dont have the advanced designs that most private vehicles have that will properly regulate the combination of air, fuel, oil, etc. to lessen the smoke
*I dont think so... the thing with drivers is that they are competing with one another and no matter how much enforcement you do they will try to find a way to be in the upper hand. thats their livelihood. the more people that will ride the bigger their income.
*You dont need to study/review that. coz you can see and feel it everyday if you ride on it in a daily basis.

I was asking for a study or a case analysis/review conducted by reputable persons regarding the issue/s to butress your claim that jeepneys are "obsolete", blah. . . blah. . . . If you can't put up or post a link here, you're not convincing people here. It will just be your own opinion. Be good, post a link or an excerpt proving your claim is true. Impress me!

MatudNilaBaby

November 14th, 2011, 07:48 AM

kinsay gaingon nga dili known ang cebu sa jeepney? kana diay nga pagya sa mga estudyante "lugar lang" noy or "sa iskina gamay noy" dang tok2x sa atop. palihog ko sa akong plete. irog gamay bi? sabak ngari naku day lol. ari lang ka sa side sa driver day? puede lang ko magtindok noy basta makapauli lang ko. kapyot nalang ko noy. ug dili ka kahinumdum ani nga mga scenes pues dili ka tigsakay ug jeepney sa cebu.

kon dili ka tig sakay ug jeepney kay di auto mo sa inyuha yes dili gyud popular ang cebu for jeepneys. "

dili madalidali ug ban ang jeepneys or phase out like the tricycles and tartanilla. it is part of the cebuano culture. ang maayo is strict regulation of the jeepney drivers kay as what has been stated by other forerunners nga walay disciplina ang mga jeepney drivers kay wala man say ayo ang training gikan sa lto nga nag issue sa mga license. naturally ang output depends on what is inputed.

dili pa hunungan ang fuente to whatever type of vehicle bisan ug tourist bus pa na siay ug ang tanan nga moagi sa circle para ang traffic is smooth sailing. magbutang sila ug strict law enforcer nga kanang dili nimo mapadangogan ug 50pesos nga imong isuksuk sa imong licencia.

para naku its in the enforcement of traffic rules and regulation nga kulang kay wala man tay ayo nga driver's education curriculum nga gi integrate sa atong eskuwelahan mismo. hinaut nga with the k+12 curriculum in place usa na siya na mga vocational/lifelong skills ang i tudlo sa atong mga eskuwelahan. there is a whole bunch of books on driver education/training diri. duna ba moy gigamit dinha pag acquire ninyo sa inyong mga drivers license? if the answer is no, then the problem is with the lto/citom not the jeepneys.

Junx

November 14th, 2011, 08:00 AM

^^any guess where and what structure is that in Cebu City?:D

Kabaw ko asa ni!!!! heheh..
Mao ni sya nga building?? _ _ _ i _ _ _ _ s heheh

Sakto aq g.huna2x?? ___in__ns

^^ :D

^^ mao na bai. nakuha jud :)

...diri ni-li-li si @slerz ay...hehehe!

http://i535.photobucket.com/albums/ee357/graphicare/IMG_1981.jpg
pic from www.photobucket.com

Oh, it's just Robinson Cybergate. :nuts::nuts:

Anyhow, thanks for clarifying. Now, it does make sense... :lol:

Junx

November 14th, 2011, 08:24 AM

Just wanna share these videos... (AVP for Gathering of Enthusiastic Cebuano Cosplayers) Very nice!

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This flick is quite scary....
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vicven2

November 14th, 2011, 09:20 AM

Even if we do not consider the historical aspect, we cannot expect BRT to be the full answer to our transport problems.
There are a lot of levels of transport.
1. Trunkline (BRT/LRT)
2. Local (BRT/Jeepneys)
3. Neighborhood (Jeepneys/Multicab/Motorized Tricycles/Tricycles/Motorbikes-Habalhabal)

There will be times that places cannot be served by BRT due to factors like load, street width, gradient, and inaccessibility.

superdaloydoy

November 14th, 2011, 09:25 AM

I was asking for a study or a case analysis/review conducted by reputable persons regarding the issue/s to butress your claim that jeepneys are "obsolete", blah. . . blah. . . . If you can't put up or post a link here, you're not convicing people here. It will just be your own opinion. Be good, post a link or an excerpt proving your claim is true. Impress me!

i dont have credible study/review to back my opinion.
this is based on my observation and how i analyzed things.
it really is just my opinion. didnt intend to impress anyone.
its a take it or leave it thing. ive listed a counter argument
to opinions that counter mine might as well do the same.

jomar_econtech

November 14th, 2011, 09:29 AM

yes, unahan sa dormitories pasaka pero ang exact location jd nya kai naa ubos sa general services building ug tumoy sa family park..

..sa planned commercial complex....ROBI ang modala sa mall component of the complex, pero rumored sad nga cla ang modala sa tibuok complex,,

...yes, base sa plan, ang koral magguba jd na cya, kai buhatan man ug separate lane for the loading and unloading of passengers...

...tungod kai plano ra man ning tanan, , hinaot nga ma.realize jd ni,,, calling all :adunahan" alumni of USC, donate to your alma mater..hehehehehehe...:lol::):lol:
how do you know this? do you have contact with the contractor or developer?

Panzer_18

November 14th, 2011, 09:31 AM

whether you like it or not, still in the end of the day... cebu needs to implement mass transport system in order for the city to cope with the rapid developments over the metro. we cannot deny the fact that cebu is growing as a mature one... having BRT in the major through-fares is good, but full eradication of jeepneys would harm the growing unemployed people regardless if the city would provide jobs, maybe we should take into consideration that they will ply over secondary roads and implement rules that would worth them to follow ... :)

superdaloydoy

November 14th, 2011, 09:36 AM

jomar_econtech

November 14th, 2011, 09:41 AM

we are marketing cebu to the world. not just to the locals.

this could be a culture or infrastructure thing. culture (jeepneys) vs infrastructure (efficient transport system).

both culture and infrastructure are important. hard to judge where to prioritize.

but when thinking of the transportation system (backbone of economy). it should prioritize more on how efficient it is over how it adds to the cultural aspect of a certain city. it is good though to combine both.
Mao gani daghan kaau ang banner sa suzuki karon. "bakit d k pa nakamotor? hahaha

mwg12a

November 14th, 2011, 10:15 AM

SM City Cebu Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Nov. 12, 2011

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Beautiful Christmas decor at SM.:okay:

Sugboanon Blogger

November 14th, 2011, 10:28 AM

Super LIKE :cheers:
wow

Sugboanon Blogger

November 14th, 2011, 10:30 AM

:banana:pasko na jud hayyzz

Sugboanon Blogger

November 14th, 2011, 10:39 AM

Beautiful Christmas decor at SM.:okay:

klaro kaayo ang crown regency... wa sad magpalupig ang mga boom crane sa first pic

nice 1

ydderf101

November 14th, 2011, 10:44 AM

Agree on your statement that our lawmakers should study further on making comprehensive safety nets.

If Cebu is to become an special zone, I would like to make Hongkong or Singapore or Japan as a model - that despite it's high development, it's not losing grip of it's identity, culture and history.

ang mga sugbuanon labing lig-on ug baruganan sa tanang matang sa hudlat ug pagdaut sa pagkasugbuanon, may prinsipyo, sa kanunay nanalipod sa kaugalingon kinaiya usa niini ang pagpalambo o pagpalapad sa pinulungan bisaya nga dili mulubad bisan sa unsa nga impluwensya.

Sugboanon Blogger

November 14th, 2011, 10:53 AM

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 12:47 PM

So, you are saying there are too many jeepneys? (there will be no competing if there are just enough jeepneys as the ridership). That would be like pointing all fingers to the LTFRB, in my honest opinion! Why kill all jeepneys when what you wanted was to remove only a few? Do you really believe a sick man ought to be shot because he has a swollen leg? Isn't amputation a lot better? Let's be clear on the things we do here.

We always hear the traffic police undergoing training and get deputized to make the roads seamless ever since. What happened to that program? In 2010 it was printed in the dailies that the police will send 6 to 8 police officers from every police outpost to do traffic. I don't see that done, IMO. Maayo lang sa sugod, kadugayan, mahilis lang dayon! That's a big problem!

so we hire an army of traffic enforcers just to solve the problems caused by jeepneys? what a way to solve a problem when the real problem is the jeepneys. Lets face it, jeepneys are inefficient. If we truly want to progress, we must learn to give up things that keep us from progressing. Jeepneys are one of them. Jeepneys might have worked before but the problem is Cebu is not the same Cebu as before. Why settle for mediocrity when we can improve our transport system?

and about reducing jeepneys to lessen traffic? it will make it a more inefficient transport system.

Jeepneys:

Reduce Jeepneys = reduce traffic = a lot of people will be stranded because there are not enough jeepneys

Add More Jeepneys = more traffic = no one will get stranded

BRT:

Few Buses = Less traffic = a lot of people will be stranded because there are not enough buses

Add More Buses = Same traffic as few buses = no one will get stranded

More buses wont equate to more traffic because the BRT system eliminates competition. The BRT system is more organized. Buses have their own lanes and adding more buses will not equate to more traffic. That my friend shows how inefficient jeepneys are.

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 01:13 PM

and by the way, economists call the Philippine economy the "Jeepney Economy" because our economy is inefficient and easily overtaken by our neighbors. Its the metaphor used by economists :ohno:

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 01:29 PM

wishing for Tartanillas plying Downtown...:okay:

ban all types of vehicles except Tartanilla...:okay:

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miyay

November 14th, 2011, 01:39 PM

^^ makamiss ang mga tartanilla. lingaw baya kaayo mi sakay ani sauna. nindot irevive pero dapat dili magtagaktagak ang mga tae sa kabayo sa dalan :)

wakeuptoreality

November 14th, 2011, 01:52 PM

^^ feasible ba nang tartanilla for everday users? murang pangtourist raman cguro na. IMHO, dil ayo siya convenient for commuters labi na sa mga gadali. :)

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 01:57 PM

^^aw mga tourists diay nang mang byahe sa Pasil area kada adlaw sakay sa tartanilla... now i know :lol:
sa mga mag dali, aw mag lakaw... 2 options in Downtown, walk or Tartanilla.

Most Downtowns in Europe are vehicle free. Tiil ra gyuy gamit sa mga trabahante nila didto nga mga nag dali. Kung mabuhat sa mga Europeans, why not Cebuanos? We're just too dependent sa vehicles, resulta dili kaayo ta ma exercise sa lakaw maong sa study, mas dali mamatay ang mga Pinoy kaysa sa countries in Europe..:yes:

CebuIsGreat

November 14th, 2011, 01:57 PM

http://blog.propertynice.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/brt.jpg
^^^^^^^^^^^^
1/4 of the road is empty.

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 02:21 PM

Jeepneys are very convenient like shared taxi ..24/7/low fare.near work/shopping/home.

Bus stations also are when fully implemented in the city.

We 99% are against corporate greed.

Cebu City government isnt a corporation. its a government institution so they dont earn money from the bus rapid system. the income they get from the BRT will be spent on the maintenance of the BRT. Corporate greed? the government doesnt even earn money from the BRT, it loses money through subsidies. we should thank the government for giving subsidies(assistance paid by the government) to basic services including the BRT to lower the prices.

Look at the picture. A big empty road spaces at all times unused especially during traffic hours. India has surplus money and wide space to play which Cebu City have to borrow...

look at the left side of the picture? and the right side is clearly an intersection w/ a stop light? and what are those small vehicles colored yellow and green?

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 03:16 PM

http://blog.propertynice.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/brt.jpg
^^^^^^^^^^^^
1/4 of the road is empty.

1/4 of the road is basically the owned by the jeepneys as jeepney stops :ohno:

HER

November 14th, 2011, 04:03 PM

nindto kaayo ni sa downtown area unya naay daghang old builidngs.

:cheers:

wishing for Tartanillas plying Downtown...:okay:

ban all types of vehicles except Tartanilla...:okay:

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/8317/downtownk.jpg

http://img408.imageshack.us/img408/8739/downtownr.jpg

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Wolfranz

November 14th, 2011, 04:13 PM

^^80% of the downtown's buildings are modernist architecture. I just don't get it how a tartanilla could make a nostalgic "colonial" scene with that. Is it because they look drab and dirty and old?

Only a few parts of the old CBD are colonial looking. Maybe the tartanillas could be confined there, if they are planning to revive the tartanilla as a transport option with regards to heritage and tourism.

calbayognon

November 14th, 2011, 04:18 PM

I think TRT (Tartanilla Rapid Transport) System will also work. Minimal air pollution (except for the mmm thing) and cultural heritage is preserved.:):)

Wolfranz

November 14th, 2011, 04:25 PM

Tartanilla Rapid Transport? If our horses are thoroughbreds, maybe we can call that rapid! :lol::lol::lol:

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 04:52 PM

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 04:52 PM

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kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 04:59 PM

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 05:06 PM

^^how can they be hungry if those jeepney drivers will be absorbed to work in BRT lines? How sure you are that the government will disregard them? Do you think a project is feasible or do you think that the project will be implemented by the government if it creates hunger to most people?
cmon! that simple analysis of yours will surely be studied and will be given solution for sure. Before you typed your comment a muinute ago, it was already answered years back during the first plannings of the BRT... :okay:

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:12 PM

ydderf101

November 14th, 2011, 05:18 PM

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:19 PM

They will be absorbed. Thats a very good idea. One issue resolved.

But what about the jeepneys? Where will they go? Yes, they wont be used as what a typical jeepney would do. Instead, they will be used for private purposes. These cars will still be used for private purposes. There are thousands, if not, tens of thousands of jeepneys that are operated nowadays. Where will these vehicles go? (i might need clarification on this issue but this is how i see things) xD

leylander

November 14th, 2011, 05:21 PM

BRt, if approved, jeepneys will be faced out. These puj drivers will loose one source of income in order for them to raise their family. If one family looses its source of income, they will take part of any of the following, 1*die hungry, 2*grow uneducated, 3*be one of those street beggars or below-the-bridge boarders, and 4*snatchers, pick.pocketers, etc.,. Another economic problem. XD

What will happen to those unused jeepneys? Well, filipinos are very good at recycling. These pujs will be used for private purposes. We wont let big things stay useless.

Result? An even worse traffic congestion.

IMHO. :-)

you have some pretty understandable points, right there. but think of the following as well...

1. the BRT will NOT replace all jeepneys completely. jeepneys will still be used to 'feed' the system by taking passengers from smaller roads to BRT stations.
2. the jobless drivers will be given both driving and non-driving jobs once the BRT is implemented. remember, the system will probably operate AT LEAST 5 buses for each route. the system can run from 5 am to 9 pm. that would be two shifts. two drivers for each bus multiplied by the number of buses multiplied by the number of routes. you do the math. that's still a lot of jobs. and not to mention the jobs for the maintenance of the buses, the stations, etc.
3. jeepneys carry a maximum of 20 people. buses can probably carry around 40. if you were to transport 200 people, that would take 10 jeepneys OR 5 buses. now image the amount of deadly gases these jeepneys give off. also, big buses can carry even wheel-chair bound individuals as well as people with bikes and scooters. jeepneys can't.
4. buses follow a schedule, jeepneys don't. so whether or not the bus is full, your bus leaves on time.
5. buses have specific stops, jeepneys do too. but j drivers often think they're always above the law. they can even stop right in the middle of the road, hold off a long line of other vehicles for one passenger.
6. the BRT will carry a brand. the brand will be marketed to attract even those who own private vehicles. if they see how effective, efficient, and convenient the system is, they will support it and leave their cars at home.

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:24 PM

well @klyxx from a very simple point of view puj's cant be totally phased out because not all corners of the city can be serve of the brt.

Being a driver, one can easily find a job using his driving skills only if they are interested.

Yep! So that makes the issue about source of income for familys basic needs lighter.

Another point is. The existence of the jeepney, itself. I really dont have any idea about where will these vehicles go. I need to be enlightened regarding this specific issue. XD

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 05:26 PM

That was just my opinion sir, AS A STUDENT. i know and i trust our government officials. They know what they're doing. But projects that makes big changes to each and everyones life needs enough time to be approved and applied. As for me, road widening, creating 2nd level roads, and strict implementation of traffic rules is still the best solution. Again, its my own opinion. :-) and i never said that im against brt system. :-)

oh yeah! who ever said that you're against BRT!:D What I have in mind is that you just have less infos of the BRT that's why I gave yoou some ideas... and that's all lah!... why defend eh! :lol:

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:27 PM

Thats the enlightenment i need leylander. :-) thanks! Now i have my side of statement for my debate at school next week. Lol thnx again!

leylander

November 14th, 2011, 05:28 PM

bwahaha. ahak man ning bat-ana. pa-raise ug issue. nagresearch ra diay. lol

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:31 PM

Im on the positive side for BRT implementation. Last sem was a debate with the same issue and guess what? The negative side won and i know, the negative side will pirate those winning statements. lol thnx again!

leylander

November 14th, 2011, 05:32 PM

but to answer your question about jeepneys:

remember that the BRT will only be implemented IN CEBU, not the entire philippines. when the railway was scrapped in cebu, they didn't worry about the trains. they sold them to the azucarera of bais. problem solved. i heard cebu jeep makers are among the best in the country. i'm sure people from other islands would be willing to buy our old jeepneys. so, don't worry about jeepneys owners worrying about their jeeps.

ydderf101

November 14th, 2011, 05:32 PM

I think TRT (Tartanilla Rapid Transport) System will also work. Minimal air pollution (except for the mmm thing) and cultural heritage is preserved.:):)

maayo ba kaha kon puro tartanilla diha sa downtown? I remembered sometime in 1990 nga baho kaau anso diha sa sancianco st. unya naa pay manatagak na hugaw.:ohno:

Henz

November 14th, 2011, 05:32 PM

ahahaha... nasulod diay mos laang @ ley.... :lol:
Maypa ni dretso na lang ni sya ingon na mangayo syag details sa BRT including its proposed systems, process and possible effects.. hehehehe :okay:

anyway... its good to have an open mind on it @ Klyxxx.. I hope @slerz and @ leylander.. two stalwarts of SSc Cebu had enlightened you on this issue.. :D

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 05:33 PM

lol... anyway, that's a good move about BRT debates for more awareness kay 3 years from now, makit an na ni natong BRT nga mag laroy laroy sa atong kadalanan..:okay:

maayo sang nisulod sa @Ley kay hina gyud ko anang mo explain explain labi nag ininglis...:lol:

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:34 PM

They really did. Thanks to them both. Haha

Sorry for not being direct-to-the-point. I just tested my debating skills but i got nervous when i realized that its me vs SSc dedicated forumers. Haha

Jimbu

November 14th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Rama: No total ban of PUJs in Fuente
By Jessica Ann R. Pareja/FPL (The Freeman) Updated November 15, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0)

CEBU, Philippines - Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama clarified that there will not be a total ban of Public Utility Jeepneys at the Fuente Osmeña Circle once his plan to decongest traffic in the area is implemented.

He clarified that PUJ access will only be limited because they will not be allowed to make a full turn round the circle going to their destination.

Rama said there are routes that PUJ can take instead of passing around the circle like Don Gil Garcia, Larsian Road, B Rodriguez, Arlington Pond, Juana Osmeña and J. Llorente streets.

He said the City Traffic Operations Management will finalize the route but he assured that there will be a dialogue with PUJ drivers and operators before they implement a new traffic route.

Rama said that since the circle will be limited to vehicles, he will extend the park and leave only three lanes available for vehicles.

The mayor said that extending the park will shorten the pedestrian, thus, increase their safety when crossing.

He also plans to change the system of parking from diagonal parking to horizontal parking.

Rama said that the Parks and Playgrounds Commission, the M. Lhuillier and CITOM will be in-charge of the project.

He will also consult Governor Gwendolyn Garcia since there is a pending case over the ownership of the property. (FREEMAN)

>> http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=748251&publicationSubCategoryId=107

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:42 PM

Haha. @slerz, But when i was still an "anonymous or guest user" here in SSc, you were one of those brave forumers who defended cebuanos agains trash-talkers from, unfortunately, our fellow filipinos from the crabs city of the north and insecure city of the south. So i salute you also.

Junx

November 14th, 2011, 05:49 PM

rage@cebu

November 14th, 2011, 06:32 PM

CebuIsGreat

November 14th, 2011, 08:19 PM

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 12:05 AM

WEATHER WATCH:
Rains for today... bring umbrellas...;)

The weak Tropical Disturbance 91W (LPA) has slowed down and started crossing Southern Visayas...now in the vicinity of Bohol. As of 5 AM today, Tue Nov 15 - the weak center was located about 55 km ENE of Tagbilaran City, 55 km SE of Metro Cebu or 426 km SSE of Metro Naga/CWC (9.9N Lat 124.2E Lon)...max 1-min. sustained winds of 20-35 kph...moving WNW @ 19 kph towards Central Visayas-Sulu Sea. Its broad rainbands will continue to bring cloudy skies, light to moderate winds w/ scattered to widespread rains, squalls & thunderstorms across Central, Eastern & Southern Luzon incl. Metro Manila, Bicol Region, Palawan & Visayas throughout today. Improving weather conditions expected over Mindanao today. This LPA is expected to move into the West Philippine Sea on Wednesday. The chance of becoming a Tropical Depression within the next 24 hours remains LOW (20%).

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Parchie

November 15th, 2011, 12:35 AM

Tartanilla Rapid Transport? If our horses are thoroughbreds, maybe we can call that rapid! :lol::lol::lol:
TRT -Tartanilla Rabid Transit na lang! Hahahahahaha!
Kanang mga kabayo nga luya na kaayo kay magbuwa ang baba mora'g rabid dog!

Parchie

November 15th, 2011, 12:36 AM

leylander

November 15th, 2011, 02:51 AM

All of these innuendos and made-ups to support BRT.
1- Displaced jeep drivers will be employed. One bus to support 10-12 employess.
....That is feasible but not financialy affordable...
2 - Double fare solution -Jeepneys will feed the system.
....Riders have extra money and time.
3. Where is the statement that says: BRT WILL BE CHEAPER THAN JEEPNEYS.
....Raising the price after a deal is not uncommon.
4. Where is the statement that says: BRT WILL BE 25/8 BETTER THAN the 24/7 JEEPNEYS.

==================
99.99% of SSC have or have access to personal transportation.
Manila LRT according to Roxas is cheaper than a Bus in explaining
to raise the current subsidized charge of 12-20 pesos
but runs only from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.

....

ok, if we have to be technical about this....

1. innuendos - i don't think that's the right word that you want to use.
2. displaced drivers - if you get laid off and you lose your source of income, do you sit in one corner and mope? no. you go out and look for another job. if i were a jeep driver, i'd much prefer wearing a bus driver's uniform bearing a brand than drive for one person with no work benefits.
3. doube fare solution - question: are you even a commuter here? do you not know that to get to banilad from englis, you have to take at least three jeepney rides? now you're very concerned about the amount of time spent by the commuters on the road. the BRT will have dedicated lanes. that means the trip will be unobstructed and the schedule maintained. with jeepneys, you're lucky if the driver is young and quite a daredevil, you'll reach ayala in no time. but if your driver prefers to take his time, then you are in trouble. don't forget the passengers who want to board and disembark a jeep in the middle of the road or even when the light is green. talk about patronizing bad behavior.
4. was it ever mentioned that the BRT will be 25/8? even manila's LRT calls it a day at around 10 pm.
5. 99.99% of sscers have or have access to personal transportation? are we basing this on a study? or you've actually just conditioned yourself to believe this?
6. the whole philippines pays for manila's trains. if you call that cheap, then i don't know what else to say.

Henz

November 15th, 2011, 03:38 AM

it really pays to be well informed on the BRT matter, because issues and answers are well appreciated.. :okay:

Wolfranz

November 15th, 2011, 04:07 AM

people live to see wonders of nature. to see uniqueness of every place.
people don't live to make this earth modern from end to end. It is just boring to see places with similar set up like modern buildings here and modern buildings there.

Ganahan sad mo anang puro nalang modern inyong makita sa? Kitang taga syudad mo dayo man ganig bukid para lang malahi sad atong panan aw...

But it's up to you, if you want all corners of this earth to look modern.
Basta the trend today, the designs of urban centers kay connected na sa past or what we call PEDESTRIANIZATION and AL FRESCO is one of the hottest type of set ups in urban areas around the world with a blend of history.

No slerz, I think you're missing the point. I am referring to Modernism, not Modernity. Modernism is an architectural style that peaked during the 70s. Modernity is a lifestyle.

The language of 70's modernism so prevalent in downtown buildings is different from the way people understand the word "modern" in the present.

Who says being modern has no room for pedestrianization? If you are very well-updated, in other cities in the world, you would see these trends without being too much backward looking. Pedestrianization, al fresco, etc. these are not things of the past exclusively.

I am no modernist. In fact, I am the one who's been posting a lot of things here about architecture and heritage. And I am certainly NOT IGNORANT about these trends. New Urbanism?

I am merely saying, if we want to revive tartanillas to complement our heritage sites, then yes, but I don't think the whole downtown is compatible with that. Put in the tartanillas where they could complement the bigger picture.

BTW, those pictures are showing MODERN solutions as well. The people who made that project are my friends.

Sinjin P.

November 15th, 2011, 05:05 AM

Hey SSCers. Please check the SSC-Cebu thread in Samahan for an urgent event invite from AboitizLand. Thank you!

cyberCEBU

November 15th, 2011, 06:11 AM

ok na kung wala nay jeepneys basta naay tartanilla ug BRT... makaingon jud ko nga this is Cebu!

Parchie

November 15th, 2011, 07:26 AM

IamCebuano

November 15th, 2011, 07:38 AM

vicven2

November 15th, 2011, 07:48 AM

Nobody has the right to stop whatever legit businesses people want to put-up. Having said that, jeepney drivers plying their assigned routes will be there until the operators see that their operations are futile and not worth their while or the ridership shy away from them and opt for a better substitute transport system, that's the bottom line. Tartanilla, bus, cabs, trains or a cart, etc., whichever is of more service to the consumers, these modes will do on specific needs, IMO.

I can see people with high emotions here, I'd say no, don't let it shade your usual rational facilities. Emotions, like air, they fly in a blink. Some linger for some time and some are too fleeting. Let's weigh things well.

Actually, with regards to public transport, the government does have that right. Operators are provided franchises and certificates of public convenience: A temporary lease of public property (right of way/roads) in exchange for providing a service for public benefit. If they no longer serve public benefit, it is only right and should be the duty of the government to revoke such.

For example, route 21B and route 20 are now similar routes due to the ban on intercity jeeps from the city center, thus either of the routs should have been cancelled and merged with the other, to avoid duplication, confusion and overcapacity.
Hinay lang gyud ang lihok sa gobyerno, labi na sa LTFRB, kay ginegosyo pud baya ni nila. Negosyo pud baya ang pag buy and sell ug franchise, mura na ug yuta or stocks. :ohno:

CebuIsGreat

November 15th, 2011, 08:23 AM

An innuendo is a baseless invention of thoughts or ideas. Today's application is more of personal level.
Banilad to Inglis route problem maybe not popular. Either you move or ask the City to fix your problem. Try to do that a big Corporate transit. Distance sitios will have to pay double fare. Cebu City south routes are quite extensive but not Banilad.
25/8 was a pun, maybe you can promise better than 24/7 jeepneys, As you have admitted services are upto 10pm but how early 5.am.? My mom used to go at 4:15 a.m.
SSC or internet access is expensive. Average daily paid workers would have to work 2.5 to 3 days to pay the monthly bill assuming somebody else paid the installation fees.
My many years of payroll audits did revised a lot of re-billings.
The whole philippines pays for manila's trains. if you call that cheap,
Its is not cheap but a wise investment. It creates the intrinsic value of properties without disrupting the access by private investors on use of public road system.

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Parchie

November 15th, 2011, 08:33 AM

Actually, with regards to public transport, the government does have that right. Operators are provided franchises and certificates of public convenience: A temporary lease of public property (right of way/roads) in exchange for providing a service for public benefit. If they no longer serve public benefit, it is only right and should be the duty of the government to revoke such.

For example, route 21B and route 20 are now similar routes due to the ban on intercity jeeps from the city center, thus either of the routs should have been cancelled and merged with the other, to avoid duplication, confusion and overcapacity.
Hinay lang gyud ang lihok sa gobyerno, labi na sa LTFRB, kay ginegosyo pud baya ni nila. Negosyo pud baya ang pag buy and sell ug franchise, mura na ug yuta or stocks. :ohno:

Basically, I don't need to qualify my earlier statement. I did mention "legit" as in "legally allowed".

Parchie

November 15th, 2011, 08:37 AM

vicven2

November 15th, 2011, 09:12 AM

The whole philippines pays for manila's trains. if you call that cheap,
Its is not cheap but a wise investment. It creates the intrinsic value of properties without disrupting the access by private investors on use of public road system.

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The wise investment part is debatable.
It may be wise from the point of view of the users and the GMMA's economy, but not to the rest of the country, who pay for but not partake in it.

Ang_Bantayanon

November 15th, 2011, 09:16 AM

From Tacloban Thread:

[QUOTE=ponsing1983;85669852]Locally-Sourced Revenues in 15 VisMin Cities, in millions of pesos(compiled from http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23)

1. Cebu - 1,769
2. Davao -1,513
3. Iloilo - 855
4. Cagayan de Oro - 746
5. Zamboanga - 543
6. Bacolod - 432
7. General Santos - 395
8. Ormoc - 386
9. Lapu-lapu - 373
10. Mandaue - 367
11. Tagum - 324
12. Tacloban - 318
13. Iligan - 290
14. Dumaguete - 191
15. Dipolog - 173

These figures could potentially cause an uproar again because it could once again lead to bashing as to who is greater which may further provoke hidden insecurities to surface.:ohno:

For me, without these figures, Cebu would still be Cebu, a city that does not compete with other cities but one that is in a league of its own. :banana:

ydderf101

November 15th, 2011, 09:16 AM

From Tacloban Thread:

[QUOTE=ponsing1983;85669852]Locally-Sourced Revenues in 15 VisMin Cities, in millions of pesos(compiled from http://www.blgs.gov.ph/lgpmsv2/cmshome/index.php?pageID=23)

1. Cebu - 1,769
2. Davao -1,513
3. Iloilo - 855
4. Cagayan de Oro - 746
5. Zamboanga - 543
6. Bacolod - 432
7. General Santos - 395
8. Ormoc - 386
9. Lapu-lapu - 373
10. Mandaue - 367
11. Tagum - 324
12. Tacloban - 318
13. Iligan - 290
14. Dumaguete - 191
15. Dipolog - 173

These three cities (in blue) are small in terms of land area but if it formed into one lgu.......pagka nalang..........no one dare to beat among vismin cities.:lol::lol::lol:

superdaloydoy

November 15th, 2011, 09:20 AM

Basically, I don't need to qualify my earlier statement. I did mention "legit" as in "legally allowed".

So the government is not legally allowed to impose reforms? like banning the jeepney coz its obsolete?

ydderf101

November 15th, 2011, 09:29 AM

for the provincial level:

Cebu - Total LGU Income: Php 2,195,484,157.60
Bulacan - Total LGU Income: Php 2,221,615,565.47
Cavite - Total LGU Income: Php 2,476,113,965.00

CebuIsGreat

November 15th, 2011, 10:27 AM

The wise investment part is debatable.
It may be wise from the point of view of the users and the GMMA's economy, but not to the rest of the country, who pay for but not partake in it.

Mr. Buffett bought BNSF a year ago @77 Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Merger Stock is today @124. It went as high 140 it never went below 100.

Mr. W. Buffett said "They don't need the government to build them new highways and airports," in an interview with USA TODAY.
"They're the only mode of freight transportation that can handle growth. What's not to like about that?" (http://www.usatoday.com/_ads/interstitial/2008/page/interstitial_new.htm?http://franchisesolutions.com/)

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diehardbisdak

November 15th, 2011, 10:58 AM

J Centre Mall

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Moon's Eye

November 15th, 2011, 10:59 AM

vicven2

November 15th, 2011, 11:48 AM

Mr. Buffett bought BNSF a year ago @77 Berkshire Hathaway Inc., Merger Stock is today @124. It went as high 140 it never went below 100.

Mr. W. Buffett said "They don't need the government to build them new highways and airports," in an interview with USA TODAY.
"They're the only mode of freight transportation that can handle growth. What's not to like about that?" (http://www.usatoday.com/_ads/interstitial/2008/page/interstitial_new.htm?http://franchisesolutions.com/)

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I don't see the point of bringing up BNSF. So the stock price of BNSF is up. What is the connection?
You may be confusing freight and light rail lines. Freight is a big, growing business. Specially for landlocked areas like US, Eurozone, and Thailand with long tracks of land. But freight and commuter rails are different wholly different beasts. I have not heard of any Commuter/LRT system that operates without subsidy.

This also does not negate my point that GMMA is reaping the benefits of LRT, which is subsidized in BILLIONS by the rest of the country. And the rest of the country still does not enjoy its benefits. So is it a wise investment? Depends on your point of view.

wakeuptoreality

November 15th, 2011, 11:53 AM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6058/6345198133_3612ba05bd_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonymsanpedro/6345198133/)
untitled-1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonymsanpedro/6345198133/) by amsanpedro (http://www.flickr.com/people/anthonymsanpedro/), on Flickr

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untitled-7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonymsanpedro/6345963360/) by amsanpedro (http://www.flickr.com/people/anthonymsanpedro/), on Flickr

julfinch

November 15th, 2011, 12:50 PM

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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slerz

November 15th, 2011, 12:57 PM

junstein

November 15th, 2011, 01:11 PM

^^ wow ka nindot madugay mahimu na ug times square new york or times circle for cebu.

IN OTHER NEWS
a boeng company is said to have an airplane assembling station or factory here in Cebu

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Nov 15, 2011

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Wolfranz

November 15th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Cebuano orchestra to hold debut concert
Cebu Daily News
7:46 am | Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

A Cebuano orchestra will have its first public concert on Dec. 10 at the Cebu Cultural Center in Lahug, Cebu City.

The launching of the Cebu Symphony Orchestra (CSO) brings together Cebuano musicians who are former members of the Cebu Youth Symphonic Orchestra (CYSO) and Peace Philharmonic Philippines (PPP).

The new group was formed last March.

“Our goal is to develop a high standard in music, and to revive the popularity and appreciation of classical music,” said Rey Abellana, one of the founders.

Musicians will perform under the baton of Professor Roberto del Rosario, the musical director and conductor of the orchestra.

Renowned pianist Ingrid Sala Santamaria will perform with the group as piano soloist.

The CSO started with only seven members meeting on a weekly basis.

Today, it has grown to 87 members. The group is also supported by the Cebu City government and the Cebu Provincial government.

The new orchestra is expected to offer two to three major concerts in a year, working toward the vision of putting Cebu in the world’s cultural map.

They will be playing classical pieces, Visayan folk songs, Broadway hits and Christmas songs.

There will be a matinee show at 3 p.m. and a gala show at 8 p.m.

For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact Naila Beltran at 0926-7478441. UP Masscom student Annie Fe G. Perez

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CSO, a gem for Cebu, to hold concert
Sun Star Cebu | Monday, November 14, 2011

A cultural gem has just been added to the crown of the Asean City of Culture that Cebu is: the Cebu Symphony Orchestra (CSO). It fills a vital element in the artistic soul of Cebu. It is a gem the Cebuanos can truly call their own and be proud of.

Not long after the Peace Philharmonic Philippines ceased operations, its orphaned musicians banded themselves on their own for sheer love of making music together. From a seminal group of about 20, it has swelled to more than 70 and is still growing by the week--an incontrovertible affirmation of the Cebuano innate musicianship and love of music.

Touched by their unflagging enthusiasm, a group of professionals and businessmen met to find ways of giving new life to the only symphony orchestra outside Manila.

Towards this end, a foundation dedicated to supporting the operation and sustainability of the orchestra will be established in the near future. Meantime, the Cebu Rotary Club Foundation, Inc. (CRCF)--headed by Consul John F. Domingo and Jose Soberano III, chairman and president respectively--was chosen to support the endeavor. The CRCF is the project arm of the Rotary Club of Cebu.

Thus the CSO was born, or more correctly, revived. For some decades back, a symphony orchestra by that name had existed. But even previous to this there was the symphony orchestra of the University of San Carlos back in the 50s.

While the CSO is predominantly made up of Cebuanos and a few Filipinos from other regions, it also includes Korean, Japanese, Chinese and Norwegian nationals residing in Cebu.

The CSO will be formally launched with a maiden concert on December 10 at the Cebu Cultural Center in the UP Lahug Campus. The concert will feature renowned pianist Ingrid Sala-Santamaria, with Roberto del Rosario conducting. Proceeds from the concert will be used to purchase badly needed and to defray operating expenses of the orchestra. Renato Kintanar

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To all Cebuanos who love music and culture!

Matinee concert is SOLD OUT.

Gala tickets: Available at P500 and P1000. For inquiries and ticket reservations, contact Naila Beltran at 0926-7478441.

HER

November 15th, 2011, 01:46 PM

nindot ang design. abi nakog mao na to final nga square lang.

:cheers:

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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HER

November 15th, 2011, 01:48 PM

pagkaanindot sa Christmas decor. magkamingaw na gyud. nindot na e uli.

:)

Nov 15, 2011

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wakeuptoreality

November 15th, 2011, 01:50 PM

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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exciting! hopefully mahuman na ning beautification before sinulog! :cheers:

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 01:56 PM

pagkaanindot sa Christmas decor. magkamingaw na gyud. nindot na e uli.

:)

napay mga stars nga wapa mahumag taod sa mga Indian trees...:yes:
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HER

November 15th, 2011, 02:01 PM

^^^ gipanindotan gyud pag-ayo ang fuente. its a long celebration from Christmas, New Year to Sinulog.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 15th, 2011, 02:11 PM

^^ wow ka nindot madugay mahimu na ug times square new york or times circle for cebu.

IN OTHER NEWS
a boeng company is said to have an airplane assembling station or factory here in Cebu

WOW! Boeing is coming to Cebu?! that's WOW! :rock:

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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WOW! this is more like it! :okay:

CebuMagigger

November 15th, 2011, 02:12 PM

kung makuha lang jud ang mga ads diha dapita. oh my the road to the capitol wouldv been sooo prestige...

Henz

November 15th, 2011, 02:13 PM

WOW! Boeing is coming to Cebu?! that's WOW! :rock:

WOW! this is more like it! :okay:

Boeing is coming to Cebu???

Ig matinood ni mausab na iyang ngan... mahimo nang BUENG!!:lol:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 15th, 2011, 02:28 PM

^^ dili hinuon bro, kung dili matinood, mahimong BUENG! :lol::lol::lol:

diehardbisdak

November 15th, 2011, 02:46 PM

cebuboi

November 15th, 2011, 02:50 PM

Re: Electronic Billboard sa Metrobank

....kalooy sa kahoy nga giputlan og mga branches para makita ang billboard!

:ohno:

i second the notion:bash::bash::bash:

HER

November 15th, 2011, 02:57 PM

CEU plans new purchases, education facility in Cebu
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 18:38 Miguel R. Camus
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LISTED Centro Escolar University (CEU) is keen on expanding its education business with planned acquisitions and a new education facility in Cebu City.

In a press briefing with reporters on Tuesday, CEU president Maria Cristina Padolina revealed that the company is interested in acquiring a Metro Manila-based hospital to complement its health and science course offerings.

She said while CEU is not in any active talks for the proposed acquisition, the company is targeting a tertiary hospital with at least 50 beds.  

“A hospital would be a good complement to our health sciences program,” Padolina said. “We will use it largely for education purposes.”

About 60 percent o CEU’s 21,000-strong student population is taking health and science courses such as pharmacy, medical technology and dentistry. These courses, along with tourism and IT-management, have help offset the slowdown in demand for nursing courses, Padolina said.

CEU is also planning to build a facility in Cebu City starting next year to cater to students taking post-graduate studies. She said the new campus, which would be CEU’s fifth, will need an initial investment of P50 million.

http://businessmirror.com.ph/home/companies/19366-ceu-plans-new-purchases-education-facility-in-cebu

:cheers:

Wolfranz

November 15th, 2011, 03:03 PM

Re: Electronic Billboard sa Metrobank

....kalooy sa kahoy nga giputlan og mga branches para makita ang billboard!
kung na-a unta na'y tingog ang tree, mao gyud ni iyang itubag:

gihinay-hinay man ko ninyo'g patay!

:ohno:

ambot lang aning plano nila oi, how do you make a grand boulevard without trees? Sad. :ohno::ohno::ohno: Wai gamit ang physical improvements if there are no policies to complement them

diehardbisdak

November 15th, 2011, 03:05 PM

^^ 3 or 4 months ago, one forumer said he saw a render of CEU-Cebu in a local newspaper (Saying: "Soon to rise") but everybody were puzzled kung asa ang exact location (if my memory serves correctly)

d@nggit

November 15th, 2011, 03:18 PM

magbutang pud LED Billboard atbang sa Sto. Nino (former Unitop)

RamCan

November 15th, 2011, 03:43 PM

^^ 3 or 4 months ago, one forumer said he saw a render of CEU-Cebu in a local newspaper (Saying: "Soon to rise") but everybody were puzzled kung asa ang exact location (if my memory serves correctly)
I saw this on Manila Bulletin first quarter this year... I saw this ad again last week on same daily...

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 15th, 2011, 03:46 PM

with all these LED monitors installed around the city, what would make me more excited is for Gaisano Metro to finally install a gigantic LED monitor in its facade. :nuts:

Henz

November 15th, 2011, 04:51 PM

CEU is already existing... it is near the Cebu Zoo....or the Marina Camp... It has a huge campus there by the hills.. :D

Sleepwalker

November 15th, 2011, 05:32 PM

A rather surprising move from Aboitiz..But whatever it is, my best wishes for this company...They have been one of Cebu's pride.

While the Gotianuys of Filinvest and the Gokongwei's of JG Summit are starting to come back to Cebu, Aboitiz will be transferring to Manila.

2 companies to be relocated: Aboitiz to transfer AEV, AP to Manila (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=748616&publicationSubCategoryId=107)
By Ehda M. Dagooc (The Freeman) Updated November 16, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The Aboitiz Group announced yesterday the transfer of the headquarters of two of its publicy-listed companies to Manila.

Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) and Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) are two of the most profitable companies under the flagship of the Aboitiz Group, which has been based in Cebu for over 90 years now.

“With the acquisitions in the past few years, over 70 percent of our profits come from businesses in Luzon. We have transformed ourselves from a regional company to a national enterprise, having to transact more with stakeholders based in the capital. Our main market and customers for electricity are in Luzon,” said AEV president and chief executive officer Erramon Aboitiz.

Employees to be affected

Although, the transfer of the two listed companies will not mean a total relocation of the entire Aboitiz Group headquarters, the move, however, will affect about 200 personnel who will be asked to decide if they also want to relocate to Manila, or be transferred to another business unit that is based in Cebu.

AEV recently sold its shipping and logistics units the Aboitiz Transport System (ATS) to Negros Navigation, in order to focus on its core and more profitable businesses — power generation, banking, and food.

According to Aboitiz, reducing the frequency of travel to transact with Manila-based stakeholders will enhance employees’ efficiency and productivity.

“Our growing investments in Luzon, however, are demanding more and more of our attention. By continuing to be based in Cebu, we end up compromising many things in terms of being able to deal with these stakeholders more effective,” added Aboitiz.

Considering that it is also hard for their family to decide “emotionally” on this business matter, just like when they decided to let go of its shipping arm, which has been the company’s iconic business since it started, Aboitiz said the move to Manila has been a discussion for generations.

“We feel it is high time to make the move,” he said.

In a press conference held yesterday at the Aboitiz Group headquarters, Txabi Aboitiz, AEV chief human resource and quality officer said that while the transfer was a challenging and difficult decision to make, the company will extend whatever assistance is necessary to help employees who will be affected by the relocation.

The relocation process is expected to be completed by June 2013.

“Cebu will always be our heritage and our original home. But, as professionals, we sometimes have to make tough calls and do what is best for the business.

“It is our responsibility to our shareholders as well as to ourselves to do what is necessary for what is best for the Aboitiz Group,” said Aboitiz.

Tax implications to Cebu

This move will not only affect some core employees that need to be relocated to Manila, but it has also tax implications.

This means that the Cebu City government will lose some tax revenues from the Group. Txabi Aboitiz said they are still calculating how much would the city lose in taxes.

MORE EFFICIENT

AEV and AboitizPower officials have to travel from Cebu to Manila at least thrice a week to do meetings, and business transactions in the capital. This has caused some inconvenience, inefficiency and more stress for the executives to travel back and forth./NLQ (FREEMAN)

Jimbu

November 15th, 2011, 05:34 PM

^^
CEU to build new campus in Cebu, in search of hospital for Medicine program

MANILA, Philippines—Centro Escolar University is beefing up its capacity as a key provider of tertiary education by building a new campus in Cebu and scouting for a hospital within Metro Manila that would pave the way for the introduction of Medicine in its academic offering.

Top officials of CEU, one of the country’s largest private universities, commemorated, on Tuesday, the company’s 25th year of listing on the Philippine Stock Exchange.

In a press briefing after the ceremonies, CEU president Ma. Cristina Padolina said the university would start building a five-story building in downtown Cebu near the historic Colon district next year. This new facility, which will rise on a 2,000-square meter lot, will pave the way for CEU’s offering of undergraduate programs in Cebu.

But by the coming school-year in June, she said, CEU would already be able to start offering continuing education and graduate school programs in Cebu using leased premises. Once its new campus is completed by 2014, that’s when CEU could accommodate a bigger population and thus start offering undergraduate programs in Cebu, according to Padolina.

The upcoming Cebu complex, which will be developed in phases, will be its fifth campus in the country. CEU currently has campuses in Manila, Malolos (Bulacan) and two in Makati. An initial budget of P50 million has been earmarked for the expansion in Cebu.
more >> http://business.inquirer.net/30517/ceu-to-build-new-campus-in-cebu-in-search-of-hospital-for-medicine-program

kLyxx

November 15th, 2011, 05:38 PM

A very sad news. But again, there are many more businesses to come. BIG time bussiness to be specific.

Junx

November 15th, 2011, 05:38 PM

CebuIsGreat

November 15th, 2011, 05:43 PM

I don't see the point of bringing up BNSF. So the stock price of BNSF is up. What is the connection?....And the rest of the country still does not enjoy its benefits. So is it a wise investment? Depends on your point of view.
NO GOVERNMENT RUN ENTERPRISE EVER MAKES MONEY.
be it a BRT, LRT,Housing projects, Hospitals, Schools.etc...
Any increase in cost of service or tuition is considered as form of taxation.
The annual budget gets higher and intentionally exhausted every fiscal year,
since all government agencies competes to deplete the resource .

BRT (socialist invention) and LRT (Manila style) both have
dedicated road. Both are non-profit and reduce traffic space.
But not this....!!!
Germany has one of the world's best and most efficient passenger rail systems.
It blends with our small streets traffic.
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Vehicles and pedestrians will learn to respect when they see them coming.
Survival is our number 1 instinct better than pages & pages of traffic laws.

DxxLUTs0Rak

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Sleepwalker

November 15th, 2011, 05:43 PM

A very sad news. But again, there are many more businesses to come. BIG time bussiness to be specific.

Investment wise, I believe Aboitiz will still continue pouring their money in Cebu especially in property developments.

kLyxx

November 15th, 2011, 05:59 PM

Why so, sir sleepwalker?

Henz

November 15th, 2011, 06:23 PM

Its really sad... since most of the Cebuano businesses who goes national are one by one relocating there headquarters in manila, the Julies Bakeshop, Penshoppe and now the Aboitiz Group...

Its sad.. but its a business reality. MM as the capital always where the bulk of the business transactions... Anyway, the Aboitiz Group will continue to have Cebu as the HQ, its only the Aboitiz Equity Ventures will transfer..

kLyxx

November 15th, 2011, 06:26 PM

I'm sure, they'll come back soon. :D

Zeibu

November 15th, 2011, 07:50 PM

ok ra na oi :) dba mu transfer man sa cebu ang jg summit :)

EdithB

November 15th, 2011, 09:24 PM

They need to decentralize the government so companies do not have to move to Manila.

gud2ya

November 16th, 2011, 02:34 AM

ang pasabot ba kini:

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

butangan pa og design ang base pareho ani:

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/julfinch/Photo0720.jpg

is it possible with the lamp already in place? if ever, hope they paint it black also (maynta di green like the plant boxes :lol:)

wakeuptoreality

November 16th, 2011, 02:35 AM

^^ why not?

Cebu Tunnel (Longest tunnel in the Philippines) :cheers:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4051/4591726160_6ef9094b4d.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4012/4591107227_6814522878.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4036/4591103549_154c267753.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5047/5352600715_fc62cb3a36.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8826101@N03/5352600715/)

CEBU MARATHON CHOPPER VIEW3 01 09 11 ARNI.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8826101@N03/5352600715/) by 1JohnP (http://www.flickr.com/people/8826101@N03/), on Flickr

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 16th, 2011, 03:01 AM

murag final na ng mga lamppost stands from capitol to fuente. mas nindot ang fuente to downtown. basin laen pud ang design sa lamps dinha.

Sleepwalker

November 16th, 2011, 03:14 AM

^^Let's be happy na lang with Aboitiz, Penshoppe and Julies Bakeshop...Getting national is indeed a big achievement....:cheers:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 16th, 2011, 03:51 AM

Capitol, CH to coordinate on dev’t of Fuente Osmeña
By Rizel S. Adlawan SunStar Cebu Daily
Wednesday | November 16, 2011

CEBU Gov. Gwen Garcia is confident Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama will coordinate with her regarding his plan to develop the Fuente Osmeña rotunda, even though the Capitol filed a case claiming ownership of the historical landmark.

The governor was asked about her reaction to Rama’s announcement that he would “repackage” Fuente Osmeña.

“I’m sure that when he talked about that he also remembers what we had previously discussed for Fuente Osmeña. He’s very well aware of the dispute as regards the ownership, which is in fact in court,” Garcia told Sun.Star Cebu yesterday.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/16/capitol-ch-coordinate-dev-t-fuente-osmena-190812)

.:.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 16th, 2011, 04:04 AM

‘Massive investments’ with Cedz
By Mia A. Aznar | SunStar Cebu Daily
Sunday | November 13, 2011

IF THE Cebu Economic Development Zone (Cedz) is created, the positive effects will be felt in the long term.

Board of Investments (BOI) Governor Geronimo Sta. Ana said that the creation of the Cedz will be different from how the Mactan Export Processing Zone works because it will be independent from the Philippine Economic Zone Authority and the BOI.

Sta. Ana, who is the governor representing the private sector, admitted that it will be a headache for the Department of Finance, as it will not get as much revenue from Cebu, but he said this will pave the way for new “massive investments.”

He said that with massive investments come multiplier effects in employment and other economic activity.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/11/13/massive-investments-cedz-190420)

.:.

ydderf101

November 16th, 2011, 05:29 AM

^^dali-a naka kuha ah! karon pa gani nang hapon nahuman og design..hehe :okay:

LED billboard infront of Metrobank Plaza? :dunno:

http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/1290/metrobankled1.jpg

http://img849.imageshack.us/img849/7613/metrobankled2.jpg

http://img812.imageshack.us/img812/1159/metrobankled3.jpg

http://img853.imageshack.us/img853/2335/metrobankled4.jpg
nindot nga naay led billboard sa metrobank plaza pero ang nakabati kay giupawan ang narra tree nga nindot na unta kaau kay naghatag ug landong diha dapita.. Init na kaau iatang ug puj diha dapita..

ydderf101

November 16th, 2011, 05:40 AM

Lgu Name: Municipality of Balamban

Basic Profile:
LGU Type:Municipality
Income Class:1st
Population:74,171
Total Land Area (in has):33,700.00

Financial Profile:
IRA Share:Php 88,748,454.00
Local-Sourced Revenues:Php 23,553,085.00
Other Revenues:Php 48,381,831.58
Total LGU Income:Php 160,683,370.58

Just carried away seeing the profile of a town that used to be a shelter of NPA's a long time ago. Not to mention a name that's being linked with a marijuana plantation. Glad to know that the other side of Cebu is also doing good.

If balamban will become a component city then she will recieve a big share in ira due to her vast land area, imo, the biggest among cebu lgu.
While locally generated incomes are still counting for more, more low rise commercial building are sprouting in pondol and buanoy area and the public market is always expanding.

ydderf101

November 16th, 2011, 05:58 AM

http://www.ngkhai.net/cebupics/albums/userpics/10001/normal_tsuneishi1.JPG
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2369/2016221527_942570d716.jpghttp://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lu142yblv5U/SGdZxaV3OcI/AAAAAAAAAfw/sD-hDUmfW-Y/s400/God%27s+work+of+Art.jpg
http://cache.virtualtourist.com/4/3501501-Balamban_Cebu_Island.jpg

ydderf101

November 16th, 2011, 06:06 AM

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQC0mHZOX22_D78zsGxApENBXDMML16sTxBKlWVhuWcbvsv0aRnGVbg0sT2
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_lu142yblv5U/SGdZxaV3OcI/AAAAAAAAAfw/sD-hDUmfW-Y/s400/God%27s+work+of+Art.jpg
http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRXArYDKD3L95zomK8i4txr2XpFIlpETEHdgzSjaMF7Hmu_k6X6UQ

Junx

November 16th, 2011, 12:26 PM

^^

Just wanna share to you guys:

Here is the proposed New Balamban Church. They currently renovated the old Balamban Church and the final outcome will look like the render below. BTW, it's currently under construction.

http://i40.tinypic.com/v6tt.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/6gaft0.jpg

slerz

November 16th, 2011, 12:28 PM

MetroBank Plaza LED Electronic Billboard...
Nov. 16, 2011

video...
80hwPHrURzI

camphone pics...
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed12.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed13.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed14.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed11.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed10.jpg

jochval

November 16th, 2011, 12:40 PM

maynta ang colon na pud ang naay LED electronic billboard..

slerz

November 16th, 2011, 12:42 PM

Ang MetroBank Billboard kay mo display og about sa business matters... naa toy gipakita nga graph sa stock market...

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 16th, 2011, 01:25 PM

Ang MetroBank Billboard kay mo display og about sa business matters... naa toy gipakita nga graph sa stock market...

ayos! naunhan pa nila ang PSE sa Insular Life!

slerz

November 16th, 2011, 01:28 PM

^^per murag dili man to ang whole stock market numbers ang gi pakita bro, murag part ra sa trend...:yes:

ydderf101

November 16th, 2011, 01:30 PM

kanang narra nga dipul-ongan diha sa metrobank plaza dili kaha na sya kuhaon unya usbon ug landscape?

@joch dili maayo butangan ug led electronic billboard esp. at metro gaisano kay ang mga tawo magpatunga sa karsada maghangad sa salida mao nuon hinungdan sa grebi nga traffic.....(joke lang) btw. the best jud bitaw butangan diha sa metro gaisano....

ydderf101

November 16th, 2011, 01:40 PM

Sleepwalker

November 16th, 2011, 02:50 PM

bai @ slers nagtapad tapad na diay ng led billboard diha sa fuente kay naa man sad diha sa may max's restaurant/mc donald ug sa crown regency di ba? pero na miss gyud nako ang neon billboard sa coke nga mag usab2x ang color diha ibabaw sa park place sauna.

Sa Fuente area ang electronic billboards kay sa Crown Regency, Metrobank, Fuente ug McDo...Sa CBP area kay kanang under sa flyover dool sa Parklane hotel, kadtong eskina sa padulong Panagdait ug unya puhon ang sa Insular... :)

slerz

November 16th, 2011, 06:01 PM

^^the biggest electronic billboard in SM...:yes:

As of Nov. 15, 2011

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/4ever21A.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/4ever21B.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/4ever21C.jpg

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/SMCityOct29a.jpg

CebuIsGreat

November 16th, 2011, 06:14 PM

MetroBank Plaza LED Electronic Billboard...
Nov. 16, 2011
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed14.jpg
[/img]

A CAR ON THE SIDEWALK AGAIN.
The sidewalk beautification project is going to be a failure.
People who are not watching LED display had to walk
on the street traffic as seen on your video..
(n.b.:LED is made big to be watched at a distance.)

.

slerz

November 16th, 2011, 06:25 PM

^^lol, it's not a sidewalk... it's a car / armored car (whatever the term) or taxi loading and unloading area of Metrobank like the one infont of Robinsons Place entrance (taxi loading and unloading) and same with CebuDoc.:yes: Those are intended for cars so dili gyud nato maingong nga dili pwede ang sakyanan...
and that area infront of Metrobank (both sides of the road) is also a loading and unloading area for jeepney passengers. Siguro mo uyon ko sa imong sentiment nga di pwede mag tambay ang mga taw diha if ang mode of transpo is mrt or brt but as of now knowing jeepney ra gyud ang mode of transpo so you cannot expect people stay on jeepney ticket terminal to wait for those jeepneys to arrive:D

CebuIsGreat

November 16th, 2011, 06:40 PM

bPBVS2Hr6pw
What if Metro Gaisano in Colon put this up?
All lighted up from Capitolio in one and Metro G on the other end of the boulevard.

CebuIsGreat

November 16th, 2011, 07:42 PM

^^lol, it's not a sidewalk... it's a car / armored car (whatever the term) or taxi loading and unloading area of Metrobank like the one infont of Robinsons ....and that area infront of Metrobank (both sides of the road) is also a loading and unloading area for jeepney passengers....
it's a PRIVATE PARKING SPACE. !! 2 or 3 more (lights are dark)cars behind.....
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed11.jpg
Surely that is their version of sidewalk beautification.

wakeuptoreality

November 17th, 2011, 12:13 AM

Schools start to specialize
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/11/16/schools-start-specialize-190919

SEVERAL universities in Cebu have started to specialize in specific areas of information technology to meet the demands of local companies, said top official of the Cebu Educational Develoment for Information Technology Inc. (Cedf-it).

Cedf-it president Greg Gabison said in a recent interview members of the academe coordinated with local IT companies to address problems on manpower supply in the fast-growing industry.

He said USJR focused more on mobile development using the Android platform; Cebu Institute of Technology-University and the University of the Philippines-Cebu have focused on natural processing language; while the University of Cebu focused more on networking and technical support.

jochval

November 17th, 2011, 02:21 AM

Sa Fuente area ang electronic billboards kay sa Crown Regency, Metrobank, Fuente ug McDo...Sa CBP area kay kanang under sa flyover dool sa Parklane hotel, kadtong eskina sa padulong Panagdait ug unya puhon ang sa Insular... :)

excited pud ko anang sa Insular Building ug maynta naa pud sa IT Park...:)...di lang highrises ni sprout sa Cebu, asta pud electronic billboards, mangalibat na gyud ta ani...:nuts:

radiohead

November 17th, 2011, 02:24 AM

I was recently in Cebu City and was able to take some photos from several locations. Taken with a 4 yr old Sony Cyber Shot camera, and quality is only fair.

View from the Radisson Blu ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6352048542_48b93a7cc2_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6093/6352048542_596829ba36_b.jpg

Closer view of above ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6352047468_8a3a89cc40_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6049/6352047468_47c4f3b8f5_b.jpg

Southern view from the Radisson ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6352048708_7271e0764a_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6039/6352048708_4bf4bdfe29_b.jpg

From Crown Regency Sky Experience 37th Floor ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6352048018_370c6d06f2_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6096/6352048018_cbd244bd6d_b.jpg

North & West view from Crown Regency Mactan ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6352046820_106b3c5ac1_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6056/6352046820_814599ebb7_b.jpg

East view from CR Mactan ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6352045576_9395891fbf_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6035/6352045576_914afd55f2_b.jpg

West view from CR Mactan. Notice the screen (i.e. bedsheet) set up for Pacquiao vs Marquez fight. As for the upside down car...thats the 50's Lounge at the hotel. ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6352044856_95ed11713d_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6239/6352044856_c70257d286_b.jpg

Historic St Nino Church & courtyard ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6352050548_2b32e63649_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6120/6352050548_95406ebca3_b.jpg

Closer view ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6351306277_e621032eb1_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6351306277_ff708d1c8a_b.jpg

The Sky Adventure coaster gives a great view of Cebu City, if you can stomach it ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6351306647_3d32a4e3c3_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6351306647_6b70d94a04_b.jpg