Cebú City and Province [Archive] - Page 373

superdaloydoy

November 14th, 2011, 10:36 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.

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.

jomar_econtech

November 14th, 2011, 10:41 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, 11:15 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, 11:28 AM

Super LIKE :cheers:
wow

Sugboanon Blogger

November 14th, 2011, 11:30 AM

:banana:pasko na jud hayyzz

Sugboanon Blogger

November 14th, 2011, 11:39 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, 11:44 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, 11:53 AM

sa Mactan man ila plano bro.

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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
hinaot na unta na sugdan na sa Eton ang ilang plano anang coral reef

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 01:47 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, 02:13 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, 02:29 PM

wishing for Tartanillas plying Downtown...:okay:

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

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miyay

November 14th, 2011, 02:39 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, 02:52 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, 02:57 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, 02:57 PM

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

Zeibu

November 14th, 2011, 03:21 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, 04:16 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, 05:03 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:

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Wolfranz

November 14th, 2011, 05:13 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, 05:18 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, 05:25 PM

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

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 05:52 PM

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:52 PM

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kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 05:59 PM

slerz

November 14th, 2011, 06:06 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, 06:12 PM

ydderf101

November 14th, 2011, 06:18 PM

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 06:19 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, 06:21 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, 06:24 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, 06:26 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, 06:27 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, 06:28 PM

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

kLyxx

November 14th, 2011, 06:31 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, 06:32 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, 06:32 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, 06:32 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, 06:33 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, 06:34 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, 06:38 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, 06:42 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, 06:49 PM

rage@cebu

November 14th, 2011, 07:32 PM

CebuIsGreat

November 14th, 2011, 09:19 PM

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 01:05 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, 01:35 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, 01:36 AM

leylander

November 15th, 2011, 03:51 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.

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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, 04:38 AM

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

Wolfranz

November 15th, 2011, 05:07 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, 06:05 AM

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

cyberCEBU

November 15th, 2011, 07:11 AM

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

Parchie

November 15th, 2011, 08:26 AM

IamCebuano

November 15th, 2011, 08:38 AM

vicven2

November 15th, 2011, 08:48 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, 09:23 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, 09:33 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, 09:37 AM

vicven2

November 15th, 2011, 10:12 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, 10:16 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, 10:16 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, 10:20 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, 10:29 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, 11:27 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, 11:58 AM

J Centre Mall

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pic by @fiscaplyder (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiscaplyder/) of flickr

Moon's Eye

November 15th, 2011, 11:59 AM

vicven2

November 15th, 2011, 12:48 PM

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, 12:53 PM

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

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6231/6345963360_95dd693c70_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonymsanpedro/6345963360/)
untitled-7 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/anthonymsanpedro/6345963360/) by amsanpedro (http://www.flickr.com/people/anthonymsanpedro/), on Flickr

julfinch

November 15th, 2011, 01:50 PM

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/julfinch/Photo0719.jpg

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 01:57 PM

junstein

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

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 02:15 PM

Nov 15, 2011

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Wolfranz

November 15th, 2011, 02:45 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, 02:46 PM

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

:cheers:

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/julfinch/Photo0719.jpg

HER

November 15th, 2011, 02:48 PM

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

:)

Nov 15, 2011

http://img710.imageshack.us/img710/2981/metrobankled6.jpg

wakeuptoreality

November 15th, 2011, 02:50 PM

wow wow
(infont Camp Sergio)

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

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/julfinch/Photo0719.jpg

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

slerz

November 15th, 2011, 02:56 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, 03:01 PM

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

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 15th, 2011, 03:11 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)

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

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h126/julfinch/Photo0719.jpg

WOW! this is more like it! :okay:

CebuMagigger

November 15th, 2011, 03:12 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, 03:13 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, 03:28 PM

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

diehardbisdak

November 15th, 2011, 03:46 PM

cebuboi

November 15th, 2011, 03:50 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, 03:57 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, 04:03 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, 04:05 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, 04:18 PM

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

RamCan

November 15th, 2011, 04:43 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, 04:46 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, 05:51 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, 06:32 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, 06:34 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, 06:38 PM

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

Junx

November 15th, 2011, 06:38 PM

CebuIsGreat

November 15th, 2011, 06:43 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, 06:43 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, 06:59 PM

Why so, sir sleepwalker?

Henz

November 15th, 2011, 07:23 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, 07:26 PM

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

Zeibu

November 15th, 2011, 08:50 PM

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

EdithB

November 15th, 2011, 10:24 PM

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

gud2ya

November 16th, 2011, 03:34 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, 03:35 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, 04:01 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, 04:14 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, 04:51 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, 05:04 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, 06:29 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, 06:40 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, 06:58 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, 07:06 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, 01:26 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, 01:28 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, 01:40 PM

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

slerz

November 16th, 2011, 01:42 PM

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

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 16th, 2011, 02:25 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, 02:28 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, 02:30 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, 02:40 PM

Sleepwalker

November 16th, 2011, 03:50 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, 07:01 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, 07:14 PM

MetroBank Plaza LED Electronic Billboard...
Nov. 16, 2011
http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c201/Slerz/MetrobankLed14.jpg
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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, 07:25 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, 07:40 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, 08:42 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, 01:13 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, 03:21 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, 03:24 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

Sleepwalker

November 17th, 2011, 04:09 AM

Great photos @radiohead...thanks for sharing and hope you'll come back to Cebu... :)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 17th, 2011, 04:22 AM

WOW! thanks @radiohead! your shots made Cebu even more beautiful! :cheers:

maayong buntag Cebu! :wave:

leylander

November 17th, 2011, 04:23 AM

love this shot @radiohead.... any more shots?

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6104/6351306277_ff708d1c8a_b.jpg

leylander

November 17th, 2011, 04:25 AM

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.

all people who experience cebu FIRST-HAND on a daily basis KNOW that that isn't a parking space. but if you insist, na hala, sige parking space na. :lol:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 17th, 2011, 04:48 AM

^^ :hilarious

right! that's not a parking space! basin pagkuha ani nga pic, naay nidrop off lang coz obviously that's a dropping off area!

Parchie

November 17th, 2011, 05:48 AM

all people who experience cebu FIRST-HAND on a daily basis KNOW that that isn't a parking space. but if you insist, na hala, sige parking space na. :lol:

Please define "parking", para di ta maglubog-lubog sa diskusyon diri!

AFAIK, whenever I visit the bank, vehicles are allowed to enter that space and clients can alight near the main door with frisking guards.

But I have also seen big bank customers' cars with chauffeurs wait for sometime in the front door until their bosses get out of the bank!

ydderf101

November 17th, 2011, 06:16 AM

I think that space was intended drop off for metrobank clients for easy and convenience and for client in a hurry.

kanang plant box nila angay kuhaon para sidewalk.

Sinjin P.

November 17th, 2011, 06:17 AM

OT: No takers guys? I'll be submitting the names na. Please reply in the Samahan SSC-Cebu thread if interested or PM me. Thanks!

EVENT ALERT: (WANTED 10 SSC MEMBERS) Hanaya Launch. Hanaya is AboitizLand's newest resort inspired residential community in Canduman, Mandaue. The event will be on November 18 6-8:30pm at the 3rd floor of The Persimmon sales office (at the Persimmon Mabolo). Dinner will be served and 5-10 SSC members are invited to be toured around their sales office. Please enlist your names below with your mobile number. Thanks!

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gud2ya

November 17th, 2011, 07:53 AM

^^
silent protest to AEV's transfer to the capital? joke ra ha! :lol:

cris_skywalker

November 17th, 2011, 08:28 AM

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

hahahaha. slight francaise lang gud. its good to promote cebu as a multilingual city and it will boost our own local economy :)

blusoda

November 17th, 2011, 11:25 AM

Sorry OT lang:

Hello po sa lahat. I know we have differences in our views. Pero please kalimutan muna natin at supportahan po natin ang ating banner today which is Makati.

Sa inde po nakakaalam, kinaiinggitan po ng neighbors natin Manila at whenever nafeafeature ang Manila banner, nagkakaisa silang mag vote ng 1.

Please sa mga inde pa naka vote, please vote 5!. Lets make Makati be part of the top 100! Yung pinaka best is 4.28, at yung pinaka top 100 is 3.92. Currently, yung score nya ngayun is 3.99. Please paabutin natin sya sa top 10!

Maraming salamat po.

cyberCEBU

November 17th, 2011, 12:26 PM

http://www.snipcebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/silhoullete-600x478.jpg
@snipcebu (http://www.snipcebu.com/2011/11/17/rush-job/)

Workers at the Citta di Mare, Filinvest Land Inc.’s development at the South Road Properties, put in extra hours to beat the deadlines. The name is Italian for “city by the sea” and fits the theme of the 50.6-hectare development, a large part of which will be a resort town. Citta di Mare is only one of the projects rising at the SRP. Set for opening late next year or early 2013 is the SM Seaside City which will be Citta di Mare’s neighbor. SM Seaside City promises to be the biggest mall in the Visayas and Mindanao.

cyberCEBU

November 17th, 2011, 12:31 PM

http://www.snipcebu.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/SRRP-050-600x398.jpg
@snipcebu

A portion of the South Coastal Road has been closed while the SM Seaside City at the South Road Properties (SRP) lays culverts for its drainage system. The new megamall complex reportedly costs “at least P20 billion.” The mall itself will be twice as big as the SM City Cebu at the North Reclamation Area and will be the biggest mall in the Visayas and Mindanao. The mall and the church will be the first to be developed in the complex. The target opening date is from late 2012 to early 2013. Later, a convention center, residential, office and hotel towers, and hospital and school buildings will also be constructed.

Jarenz

November 17th, 2011, 12:33 PM

Ayer Lechon in Salinas Drive, Lahug (son to open)

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/ayer.jpg

Jarenz

November 17th, 2011, 12:40 PM

New Caltex in Juan Luna

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/caltex.jpg

wakeuptoreality

November 17th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Jarenz

November 17th, 2011, 12:56 PM

SM City Cebu

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

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/sm2.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/sm3.jpg

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/sm4.jpg

Jarenz

November 17th, 2011, 01:02 PM

Mabolo

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/mabolo.jpg
Citi Park Hotel & Strand Tower

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/mabolo2.jpg
Gagfa & Sykes

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/view/mabolo3.jpg
road repair

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/cityscape2.jpg
Cityscape (Hotel & Residences)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 17th, 2011, 01:58 PM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6234/6349405053_be1ce9b526_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/robiboi/6349405053/)
Thin Building (http://www.flickr.com/photos/robiboi/6349405053/) by robiboi (http://www.flickr.com/people/robiboi/), on Flickr

damn i really love the angle! although I certainly think its refreshing to see some greens covering the flyover amidst solid concrete.

Wolfranz

November 17th, 2011, 02:55 PM

^^ :hilarious

right! that's not a parking space! basin pagkuha ani nga pic, naay nidrop off lang coz obviously that's a dropping off area!

I agree. It's a drop-off bay for quick unloading. Sa ngalan pa lang daan, dili gyud na pwede mo-park. Tan-awon nato nang sa Cebu Doc, ilang drop-off bay clear of vehicles most of the time because obviously IT IS PART OF THE SIDEWALK.

If Rama wants to follow the Champs Elysees, maybe he can look into the traffic solution of the many prestigious banks lining the avenue, since the sidewalks there are strictly for pedestrians only.

slerz

November 17th, 2011, 03:35 PM

slerz

November 17th, 2011, 03:43 PM

The Terraces

http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/7585/accterrace10.jpg

http://img140.imageshack.us/img140/9162/accterrace11.jpg

http://img27.imageshack.us/img27/5460/accterrace11b.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/2862/accterrace9.jpg

http://img840.imageshack.us/img840/7122/accterrace6.jpg

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/2513/accterrace5.jpg

http://img521.imageshack.us/img521/4130/accterrace4.jpg

http://img839.imageshack.us/img839/1406/accterrace3.jpg

http://img585.imageshack.us/img585/3884/accterrace2.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/8916/accterrace1.jpg

diehardbisdak

November 17th, 2011, 04:01 PM

^^ nindot ang finish product sa Citiscape..IMO! :okay:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 17th, 2011, 04:13 PM

RE: open na ang escalators going up sa ACC atrium. I guess 2 days ago pa. :okay:

slerz

November 17th, 2011, 04:17 PM

^^unsa may nabag-o sa escalator bro? Nahimo nang bullet escalator?:D:lol:

Danny19

November 17th, 2011, 05:00 PM

[QUOTE=Sleepwalker;85711858]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.

Oh really - Filinvest and JG Summit will move their HQ back to Cebu City???

Danny19

November 17th, 2011, 05:01 PM

Sinjin P.

November 17th, 2011, 05:12 PM

ACC
Nov 2011

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/899/accnov2.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/2930/accnov3.jpg

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/5396/accnov4.jpg

http://img39.imageshack.us/img39/3341/accnov5.jpg

The new escalators are now operational. Actually if imo pakalitan ug tan-aw, mura ra ug wala'y nausab but the escalators stop kung walay mogamit. Plus, dili na katong eyesore fluorescent lights ang naa sa ilawm sa escalators, halogen lamps na

Since it's the peak season already, I guess they will continue upgrading escalators after Sinulog na. We'll see.

Sleepwalker

November 17th, 2011, 05:20 PM

[QUOTE=Danny19;85776674]

Oh really - Filinvest and JG Summit will move their HQ back to Cebu City???

No. Not their HQ, but their attention... :okay:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 17th, 2011, 05:56 PM

^^unsa may nabag-o sa escalator bro? Nahimo nang bullet escalator?:D:lol:

The new escalators are now operational. Actually if imo pakalitan ug tan-aw, mura ra ug wala'y nausab but the escalators stop kung walay mogamit. Plus, dili na katong eyesore fluorescent lights ang naa sa ilawm sa escalators, halogen lamps na

Since it's the peak season already, I guess they will continue upgrading escalators after Sinulog na. We'll see.

WOW! thanks @sinj sa info. I have no idea it will actually stop if there's nobody using it. so naa diay siyay sensor! wow kewl! :cool:

and right! at first, you will never thought it underwent repairs. what I just notice was the escalator brand. Before they were using Otis, now its Mitsubishi.

gud2ya

November 17th, 2011, 06:08 PM

Sleepwalker

November 17th, 2011, 06:50 PM

The people of Cebu are willing to cooperate with the LGU because Cebu government is trustworthy and is deserving to be respected. And now with serious efforts to strictly and fully implement every little way to beautify and clean the city, the constituents are more than willing to cooperate.

Things as simple as below are just small steps to have discipline and cooperation among Cebuanos... :cheers:

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Cebu City gov't starts"4 p.m. habit" program (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=749446&publicationSubCategoryId=107)
By Niña G. Sumacot/LPM (The Freeman) Updated November 18, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (0) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu City government has started a program called the “4 p.m. habit” in which vendors in the city will simultaneously clean their respective areas when 4 p.m. strikes.

Doctor Lucille Mercado, chairman of the Garbo Asenso Sumbanan Alyansa (GASA), said they conducted the pilot episode along Osmeña Boulevard.

“Matag hapon gyud na nila buhaton after ug mapasalamaton kaayo ko kay mikooperar gyud ang mga sidewalk vendors,” Mercado said.

Along the boulevard alone, there are close to 300 vendors who are members of GASA, she said.

With this program, Mercado said the vendors contributed greatly to the cleanliness of the city, especially in major thoroughfares, explaining that customers would flock to their stores if their stalls are clean.

“Nindot gyud kaayo tan-awon kay matag alas kwatro sa hapon, dunay tawo nga na-assign nga magdala og bell unya i-tiling-tiling na niya, unya magdungan dayon ang mga sidewalk vendors sa pagdala sa ilang mga tagsa-tagsa ka silhig ug dust pan,” she said.

Mercado said the city government has no budget for the implementation of the program but they decided to implement it with the voluntary service of the vendors.

Aside from the boulevard, the program will extend to other streets of the city soon, Mercado said.

Part of the program is the cleaning of big canals in the city every quarter of the year. (FREEMAN)

Sleepwalker

November 17th, 2011, 06:57 PM

The next thing that our government should take care is the condition of our center islands. Either they will remove it completely or clean, plant more better plants and repaint it... :)

New Caltex in Juan Luna

http://i799.photobucket.com/albums/yy271/djxd2/underconstruction/caltex.jpg

kLyxx

November 17th, 2011, 06:58 PM

^^^the best voluntary practice i've heard so far :)

doreen

November 17th, 2011, 07:03 PM

passed by northwing earlier tonight...

northwing's "mini anchor store" is now open :lol:

bitaw, forever 21 ups the northwing to another classy level. lots of beautiful people ganiha. :okay:

anyone got pics?

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0313.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0316.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0318.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0319.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0321.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0322.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0323-1.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0326.jpg

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0327.jpg

Henz

November 17th, 2011, 07:30 PM

i've seen Hans Sy and his sister Teresita Sy Coson... bigwigs of the SM Group of Companies.. :D

CebuIsGreat

November 18th, 2011, 12:18 AM

Forever 21 Coupons, Forever 21 Black Friday up to 50% off (11/26/2011)
http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=sale
http://www.forever21.com/images/en/category/promo/promo_holiday_specials_image.jpg
Can I order on the web thru Cebu Forever 21 and save $38 shipping ??

.

slerz

November 18th, 2011, 01:12 AM

slerz

November 18th, 2011, 01:16 AM

WOW! thanks @sinj sa info. I have no idea it will actually stop if there's nobody using it. so naa diay siyay sensor! wow kewl! :cool:

and right! at first, you will never thought it underwent repairs. what I just notice was the escalator brand. Before they were using Otis, now its Mitsubishi.

perme man ko maka sakay og escalator nga mo hunong kung wa'y mo sakay, di diay to sa Ayala? Or sa SM tingali to.

flesh_is_weak

November 18th, 2011, 01:40 AM

http://i1219.photobucket.com/albums/dd424/den2xko/DSCN0319.jpg

cool, another altar has been erected in one of Cebu's cathedrals of capitalism...let the exploitation commence! :jk:

* * *

this is yet another sign of Cebu's growing market, another step to becoming a significant player in the regional and global economy

radiohead

November 18th, 2011, 02:26 AM

I enjoyed my recent stay in the Visayas region. Cebu is definitely a developing, up and coming area. Hopefully something can be done to ease traffic, especially coming to/from the airport in Mactan into the downtown area. The dual lane Mactan-Mandaue bridge is in dire need of replacement.

A few more pics from around town...

ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6351695079_b7ee737b9f_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6213/6351695079_7509f1db82_b.jpg

ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6351694857_568daa77de_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6107/6351694857_372c91f8df_b.jpg

2 from the Mactan-Mandaue Bridge
ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6351694679_4a68cf5be9_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6351694679_85bc38af4f_b.jpg

ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6352439142_0f6f6726e6_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6228/6352439142_602e578bb0_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6019/6352438986_899ab312c6_b.jpg

ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6352438878_21a4c534a0_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6113/6352438878_fe8af00127_b.jpg

St Nino Church interior
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6105/6351695369_eba2ea6bdf_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6055/6351695515_d0b63194c5_b.jpg

Radisson Blu interior ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6351695631_922193a95f_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6118/6351695631_efcfc63e33_b.jpg

The Radisson is a true 5 star hotel & highly recommended. Though the area surrounding it still has room for development.
ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6351692953_e8e9fc6bcc_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6351692953_3561d6c116_b.jpg

ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6352434612_864bcffdef_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6224/6352434612_69a7f72a85_b.jpg

ENLARGE (http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6351692023_860b7b25a6_o.jpg)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6051/6351692023_a4294f54a6_b.jpg

gud2ya

November 18th, 2011, 02:45 AM

thanks for the honest pics, radiohead. :okay:

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6222/6351692953_3561d6c116_b.jpg

these roads are typical of many roads in the reclamation area. for now, this road has no use but once robinsons maxilom is in full swing, im sure the road network from sm to robinsons will be developed (like the improvement they are doing with the road fronting white gold club.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 02:56 AM

perme man ko maka sakay og escalator nga mo hunong kung wa'y mo sakay, di diay to sa Ayala? Or sa SM tingali to.

ambot lang bro coz AFAIK, escalators in the Terraces are not in sensors. only the doors leading to the main mall are with sensors.

cool, another altar has been erected in one of Cebu's cathedrals of capitalism...let the exploitation commence! :jk:

* * *

this is yet another sign of Cebu's growing market, another step to becoming a significant player in the regional and global economy

This is the 3rd Forever 21 store in the country and the 1st outside Metro Manila! :)

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 03:46 AM

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382600_2574455931358_1553101576_32645822_317910157_n.jpg

.:.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 03:47 AM

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/382600_2574455931358_1553101576_32645822_317910157_n.jpg

.:.

Sinjin P.

November 18th, 2011, 04:11 AM

ambot lang bro coz AFAIK, escalators in the Terraces are not in sensors. only the doors leading to the main mall are with sensors.

Escalators at The Terraces are "sensorized" ;)

jochval

November 18th, 2011, 04:19 AM

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Escalators at The Terraces are "sensorized" ;)

wow! really? i really have to check ha! :lol:

Parchie

November 18th, 2011, 04:36 AM

grabeha na sa ayala, ilang pultahan padung terraces kay sensorized, ilang escalator sensorized, inig sulod nimo sa main gate kay naa nay sensor, ang elevator na lang tingali kuwang para masensorize...:D

Ang akong sensor bro kay mo-activate basta anha ko's Ayala! Hehehehe

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 04:38 AM

^^
:hilarious:rofl::naughty:

bugoya gyud nimo sir uy! :lol::D

gud2ya

November 18th, 2011, 05:25 AM

grabeha na sa ayala, ilang pultahan padung terraces kay sensorized, ilang escalator sensorized, inig sulod nimo sa main gate kay naa nay sensor, ang elevator na lang tingali kuwang para masensorize...:D

ayaw kalimti ang mga urinals og faucets sa restrooms :lol:

we can just imagine how ultra hitech ang expansion 2B would be. :banana:

jochval

November 18th, 2011, 05:45 AM

aw o diay..hehe..magkatawa gyud ko sa SM ilang urinal kay naay "For your little boy"..:lol:

Parchie

November 18th, 2011, 05:50 AM

aw o diay..hehe..magkatawa gyud ko sa SM ilang urinal kay naay "For your little boy"..:lol:

Ha? Kahibawo sila nga "little boy" ang ttttoooooot?

slimer

November 18th, 2011, 09:53 AM

if im not mistaken, escalators sa Parkmall kay automatic sad.

qailord

November 18th, 2011, 10:01 AM

http://xl.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/2011/11/17.jpg (http://xl.skyscrapercity.com/?page=banner&bannerday=20111117)
Top 8 na 'to, vote tayo para maging top 1

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 10:34 AM

China will fund the P1.4B Cebu North Road improvement project if approved
By Elias O. Baquero | SunStar Cebu Daily
Friday | November 18, 2011

THE Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has proposed a road improvement project from the Cebu Provincial Capitol to the northern town of San Remigio.

If approved, the 109.45-kilometer road project will cost P1.4 billion and will be funded by the Chinese Government.

Aina Hubahib of the Regional Development Council Secretariat said the National Economic Development Authority (Neda) is evaluating the project.

The feasibility study, which was prepared for the Medium Term Public Investment Program (MTPIP)-Based Road Projects Visayas Package, is already done.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/18/china-will-fund-p14b-cebu-north-road-improvement-project-if-approved-1911)

.:.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 10:37 AM

City worries over P5.4-M loss with firm’s transfer
By Jujemay G. Awit | SunStar Cebu Daily
Thursday | November 17, 2011

THE Cebu City Government will lose about P5.4 million in business taxes if the Aboitiz group of companies relocates its offices to Manila.

The amount represents the total business taxes the Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) and Aboitiz Power Corp. (AP) pay the City Government.

This year, the City received P3.7 million in business taxes from AEV and P1.7 million from Aboitiz Power.

Acting City Treasurer Tessie Camarillo assured that the City may not lose the entire amount next year.

She hopes that some units of the Aboitiz group would maintain offices in Cebu City.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/17/city-worries-over-p54-m-loss-firm-s-transfer-191005)

.:.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 10:40 AM

Lapu hotels, resorts optimistic
By Katlene O. Cacho | SunStar Cebu Daily
Thursday | November 17, 2011

HOTELS and resorts in Lapu-Lapu City are optimistic about their prospects in 2012 following an improvement of occupancy rates this year.

Hembler Mendoza, administrative coordinator for Hotels and Resort of the Lapu-Lapu City Tourism, Historical and Cultural Affairs Association, reported that hotels and resorts reported 71 percent occupancy this year, far better than last year’s performance.

“Last year (2010) was not good because we lost guests due to the hostage crisis in August. The industry regained and picked up and this year’s performance is quite better than 2010,” Mendoza said at the sidelines of Lapu-Lapu City’s Tourism Night last Tuesday.

He said they are optimistic about next year’s prospects. “There is a possibility we could grow stronger next year.”

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/11/17/lapu-hotels-resorts-optimistic-191120)

.:.

bisayaKID

November 18th, 2011, 02:27 PM

passed by northwing earlier tonight...

northwing's "mini anchor store" is now open :lol:

bitaw, forever 21 ups the northwing to another classy level. lots of beautiful people ganiha. :okay:

anyone got pics?

may nalang nagkanindot ang mga bag-ong tindahan sa northwing...hahaha may pag ang kanang BDO, SM Appliance og Kultura sa northwing isira/transfer na man invite silag new shops to open...

btw, Vanille soon @ the northwing beside F21
http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/30799_408692958112_125733943112_4254875_2215129_n.jpg

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 03:02 PM

^^ yummy Vanille! Vanille is ALSI Cebu food sponsor during Open House events. :okay:

julfinch

November 18th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Pilar in Top 10, needs online votes
By Gregg M. Rubio/MIT (The Freeman) | November 18, 2011 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The island municipality of Pilar in Cebu was chosen as one of the ten finalists in the Global Solution Search for Top Community-Based Marine Conservation Projects sponsored by Rare Conservation and National Geographic.

This qualifies the municipality to win $20,000 if chosen to be the overall winner in the ongoing search via on-line voting and a video exposure on National Geographic’s Ocean website.

There were more than 100 entries submitted from 48 countries while three entries come from the Philippines.

Of the country’s three entries, only the municipality of Pilar made it to the top ten and is one of the two finalists from Asia.

SUNSTAR - Full Story (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=749443&publicationSubCategoryId=107)

VOTE HERE:
http://www.rareplanet.org/challenge
www.solutionsearch.org

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 18th, 2011, 04:31 PM

^^ actually amongst the 47 towns of Cebu, Pilar is one of those towns that are rarely noticed by an ordinary new generation Cebuanos. With this one, Pilar will surely be in the limelight not just in Cebu but both nationally and globally! go go Pilar!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

LET'S ALL VOTE FOR PILAR!!! ;)

slerz

November 18th, 2011, 04:35 PM

Btw, this video below of Metrobank electronic billboard I took last night kay trial ra diay ni...
Tonight kay ang gi flash sa billboard kay ang numbers sa Stock Market. Ang nakit an nako nga numbers pag agi nako kay ang stocks sa Cebu Pacific pero di lang ko kabaw mo basag stock market maong wa ko ka gets...:lol:

80hwPHrURzI&feature=share

diehardbisdak

November 18th, 2011, 07:06 PM

^^ sensorized escalators are so yesterday's...heheheh!

Zeibu

November 18th, 2011, 07:34 PM

when ibutang ang stock exchange billboard sa insular life?

Sleepwalker

November 19th, 2011, 04:38 AM

Glad to know that in Cebu, we are not only planting trees, but are also guarding our existing trees...Hope Cebu will always be strict on implementing ordinances and laws.

Gwen and DENR to sue DPWH for cutting trees (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=749770&publicationSubCategoryId=107)
By Gregg M. Rubio and Karren Mae. T. Obeso (The Freeman) Updated November 19, 2011 12:00 AM Comments (1) View comments

CEBU, Philippines - The Fourth District Engineering Office of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-7 will be facing criminal and administrative charges for indiscriminately cutting trees along the national road in some southern towns of the Province of Cebu.

Both the Capitol and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) – 7 will be filing separate charges against the officials and personnel of 4th DEO of DPWH-7 headed by Engr. Fernando Cruz.
........

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And another local businessman trying to enter the national business arena.....

Biaños to expand to Luzon (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2011/11/17/bianos-expand-luzon-191119)

Thursday, November 17, 2011

LOCAL pizza chain Biaños is planning to penetrate the Luzon market in the middle of next year through franchising.

Alberto Biaño, owner of the pizza chain, said the expansion is meant to strengthen the presence of the business in unserved areas in the country, particularly those in the province.

Share your thoughts on Pacquiao-Marquez III

“Filipinos love to eat pizza but they always look for pizzas at affordable prices,” Biaños said in a recent interview.

Biaños Pizzaderia currently has 20 outlets in the Visayas and Mindanao. About eight outlets are in Cebu.

Biaño said he ignored fears his business might be not do well in the market with the presence of commercial pizza chains. He said his pizza has found a niche market to serve.

zubuwood

November 19th, 2011, 04:49 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/61297_1436790043828_1355306877_31081722_2775326_n.jpg
credit to the photo owner

CebuMagigger

November 19th, 2011, 04:57 AM

Abellana
http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/304943_2316761240926_1306334069_32794163_2721033_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/298134_2316761360929_1306334069_32794164_7126197_n.jpg
http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/320300_2316761600935_1306334069_32794165_788893_n.jpg
http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298043_2316762320953_1306334069_32794170_4567892_n.jpg
Credits to the photo owner :D

cyberCEBU

November 19th, 2011, 05:14 AM

re: Biano's

nag change na diay sila ug name... sa una Alberto's Pizza man na..

junstein

November 19th, 2011, 05:19 AM

new.....
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/393613_310539445641862_190253064337168_1138975_1843671238_n.jpg

jochval

November 19th, 2011, 05:22 AM

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 19th, 2011, 05:24 AM

re: Biano's

nag change na diay sila ug name... sa una Alberto's Pizza man na..

wala sila magchange bro. lahi ang Alberto's sa Biano's. ang Biano's mao nay former partner sa Alberto's nga nibuwag na karon.

kindofperfect82888

November 19th, 2011, 05:31 AM

re: Biano's

nag change na diay sila ug name... sa una Alberto's Pizza man na..

Lahi na sila bay pero pare-pareho rag products. Kauban ra daw na sila 2 sauna pero nag-away siguro sa negosyo mao nagbuwag. Wa hinoon koy way nga i-confirm ni. But sure ko lahi ang Alberto's lahi pud nang Biano's. :D

Junx

November 19th, 2011, 06:11 AM

VOTE HERE:
http://www.rareplanet.org/challenge
www.solutionsearch.org

Done! Calling others to please vote PILAR! :)

junstein

November 19th, 2011, 09:30 AM

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash2/61297_1436790043828_1355306877_31081722_2775326_n.jpg
credit to the photo owner
WOW :dance: WOW

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 19th, 2011, 12:34 PM

samoka sa Ayala karon uy. grabe ang taw! ASAP Rocks and Kasalang Pilipino! :nuts:

kLyxx

November 19th, 2011, 01:13 PM

I saw another Construction site with the tarps of Calyx at Cebu Business Park. There will be Two Calyx towers diay here in cebu soon?

cyberCEBU

November 19th, 2011, 01:28 PM

^^ calyx res. @cbp

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 19th, 2011, 01:28 PM

I saw another Construction site with the tarps of Calyx at Cebu Business Park. There will be Two Calyx towers diay here in cebu soon?

^^ Yes bai. SSC-Cebu has been updating these projects many months ago. Please try to check out Cebu Projects and Construction thread and go through all Cebu projects both proposed and constructed for updates and reference. :okay:

kLyxx

November 19th, 2011, 01:36 PM

Thanks sa info!! ^_^

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 19th, 2011, 05:38 PM

Int'l cosmetics brand opens outlet in Ayala
By Ehda M. Dagooc | The Freeman
Saturday | November 19, 2011

CEBU, Philippines - Iconic cosmetics powerhouse MAC (Make-up Art Cosmetics) has finally entered the Cebu market via the opening of its first outlet inside Rustans Department Store in Ayala Center Cebu.

Gay Lao, MAC Brand General Manager, Philippines, said that the MAC store in Cebu will offer a wide array of signature cosmetics to makeup fanatics in Southern Philippines.

Locals and tourists alike can enjoy professional makeup services and products in one location at MAC Ayala Center Cebu, the first outlet outside of Manila.

M·A·C, a leading brand of professional cosmetics, was created in Toronto, Canada in 1984 and is part of The Estée Lauder Companies, Inc.

FULL STORY (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=749697&publicationSubCategoryId=108)

.:.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 19th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Lapu-Lapu to focus on repair of roads
By Jose P. Sollano | The Freeman
Saturday | November 19, 2011

CEBU, Philippines - Next year, the Lapu-Lapu City government would prioritize the improvement and repair of roads, drainage systems, and other public facilities.

Next year’s annual budget allocates P44,373,614,00 to the City Engineering Office, which will also help disseminate information regarding the proper collection and disposal of garbage and maintenance of the dumpsite.

The city government operates a Material Recovery Facility in barangay Mactan.

FREEMAN (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=749717&publicationSubCategoryId=531)

.:.

Sleepwalker

November 19th, 2011, 06:05 PM

Parchie

November 19th, 2011, 07:00 PM

^^Pagka-maru na lang gud ani'ng mga Radaza or bias na lang gud ko kaayo...Next year nila ibuga ang mga road projects kay para ini'g reelection, naa'y ikapanghambog nga mga proyekto...Ambot na lang gud, ngano'ng makadaog pa gihapon ni sila...:bash:

Sa' siguro na sa mga botante bro! Limtanon man, ug sayohon ug himo, malimtan man nga dunay nahimo ang naa sa poder! Mao na nga unya na ibuhos sa mga bugoy basta duol na ang election! Hehehehe

slerz

November 19th, 2011, 07:03 PM

It only shows nga ang Cebu kay Business Hub jud kay gipakita na jud diri ang stock market sa mga billboards...:banana::banana:

unfortunately gitangtang or kung ako pa'y pasulti-on kay nahanaw la'g kalit ang electronic billboard sa Metrobank... naapa baya to ganihang buntag pero wala naman ganihang about 12am pag agi namo. wala gyuy trace bisag usa ka tima-ilhan nga naa'y gita-od nga electronic billboard sa Metrobank few days ago bisag tungtunganan nalang unta sa mekaniko kay wala gyud...:(

slerz

November 19th, 2011, 07:46 PM

FOREVER 21
@ SM City Cebu Northwing... NOW OPEN
Nov. 19, 2011

http://img100.imageshack.us/img100/7218/f21nov19.jpg

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Everybody Happy...:)
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http://img338.imageshack.us/img338/669/f21nov19j.jpg

slerz

November 19th, 2011, 07:54 PM

What's inside? :dunno: :D :nuts::nuts:
Nov. 19, 2011

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/364/f21nov19p.jpg

http://img707.imageshack.us/img707/3075/f21nov19q.jpg

http://img694.imageshack.us/img694/3623/f21nov19r.jpg

:D:D
http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/1530/f21nov19s.jpg

diehardbisdak

November 19th, 2011, 08:07 PM

unfortunately gitangtang or kung ako pa'y pasulti-on kay nahanaw la'g kalit ang electronic billboard sa Metrobank... naapa baya to ganihang buntag pero wala naman ganihang about 12am pag agi namo. wala gyuy trace bisag usa ka tima-ilhan nga naa'y gita-od nga electronic billboard sa Metrobank few days ago bisag tungtunganan nalang unta sa mekaniko kay wala gyud...:(

^^ dili kaha tungod ni sa giputlan nga kahoy? nindot baya kaayo na diha inig udto kay presko kaayo magpasilong diha...nilikay siguro sa "future" reklamo ang Metrobank...heheheh!

diehardbisdak

November 19th, 2011, 08:17 PM

^^ re: F21

....junior anchor store na gyud sa SM sa kadako sa ilang space

:D

MatudNilaBaby

November 19th, 2011, 09:10 PM

MatudNilaBaby

November 19th, 2011, 09:20 PM

reposting from cebu mactan airport thread as posted by zidlakan

HomeAbout KOICA
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The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) turned over the final report of the Feasibility Study for the New Passenger Terminal and Master Plan of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport to the Philippine Government on November 10, 2011. The report contains studies on the condition of existing airport facilities, environmental analysis, air traffic demand forecast, airport master plan, and feasibility study for the new passenger terminal. Resident Representative Kim Jinoh of KOICA Philippine Office handed over the report to General Manager Nigel Paul Villarete of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport Authority (MCIAA).

The project seeks to improve passenger safety and air transportation infrastructure in Cebu. It is envisioned that the upgrading of the MCIA would promote tourist access to Cebu Province and Central Visayas, thereby increasing local employment and income generation.

In his remarks, Resident Representative Kim said that the findings and recommendations of the feasibility study and master plan should be immediately implemented, given the fact that the airport is already operating at an overcapacity. “I put our local partners to task into making full use of the outputs of our project. I hope that MCIAA and DOTC would be able to implement the airport upgrading at the soonest possible time in order to meet the growing demands of Cebu’s vibrant economy. It is also worth noting that the complete development of the airport would immensely contribute to the Philippine Development Plan’s target of developing safe, efficient, viable and strategic transport infrastructure in the country."

The study was conducted over a one-year period and was made possible through a US$ 1.1 million grant from the Korean government.

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LordCarnal

November 19th, 2011, 10:49 PM

A waiting shed has been constructed at the center island in front of Cebu City Marriot Hotel in CBP, the pedestrian walk has also been paved with brick pavers.

I find the shed at the center island quite unusual. In Hong Kong, a waiting shed at the center island is usually a loading/unloading area for a tram, or in our case a loading and unloading area for the BRT.

Is Ayala preparing for the BRT?

.:.

LordCarnal

November 19th, 2011, 10:50 PM

Improvement of sidewalk in front of Department of Health in Osmena Boulevard.

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LordCarnal

November 19th, 2011, 10:51 PM

Rizal Memorial Library and Museum

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Busy Fuente circle

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Fuente Towers

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isla

November 20th, 2011, 03:28 AM

City government to sell 12 SRP lots
By Jessica Ann R. Pareja and Rene U. Borromeo (The Freeman) Updated November 20,
Link: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=750025&publicationSubCategoryId=107

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu City Government plans to sell 12 small lots in the South Road Properties to generate some P1.2 billion income being eyed as one of the sources of income to support next year’s budget.

Each of the 12 lots will have an area of 2,600 square meters.

The subdivided lots will be sold at a retail floor price of P40,000 per square meter, which is the current appraised value of the SRP lot.

The lots will be bid out to interested investors following Commission on Audit bidding procedures, city officials assured.

The Cebu Investment Promotions Center has been proposing this strategy of bidding out of small lots at the SRP since last year because many investors have expressed interest to buy small parcels only.

The city might prioritize investors over those who want to buy the lot for non-commercial purposes because the SRP is considered as an economic zone.

The property to be subdivided is proposed to be located beside the property bought by SM Prime Holdings which is currently building its mall that will be as big as the Mall of Asia in Luzon.

Assistant City Administrator for Economic Enterprise Dominic Diño said the total area of the 12 lots, which is three hectares, is only one percent of the whole SRP property and selling it to small investors is in no way disadvantageous to the city.

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 20th, 2011, 04:59 AM

What's inside?
:D:D
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hahaha... pathrilling! :lol::lol::lol:

A waiting shed has been constructed at the center island in front of Cebu City Marriot Hotel in CBP, the pedestrian walk has also been paved with brick pavers.

I find the shed at the center island quite unusual. In Hong Kong, a waiting shed at the center island is usually a loading/unloading area for a tram, or in our case a loading and unloading area for the BRT.

Is Ayala preparing for the BRT?

.:.

:yes::yes::yes:

Maayong buntag Cebu! :wave:

slerz

November 20th, 2011, 05:02 AM

^^tenenen... bwahahaha!:nuts::D

Improvement of sidewalk in front of Department of Health in Osmena Boulevard.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/cebucityscapes/nightshot04.jpg

dali-a naka himo ah! wapa gani to gahapon...:okay:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 20th, 2011, 05:19 AM

^^tenenen... bwahahaha!:nuts::D

bro, basin liveshow na ha! mall turn cabaret! :lol::rofl:

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 20th, 2011, 05:39 AM

Cebu City requires P800M to reach revenue target
SunStar Cebu Daily
Sunday | November 20, 2011

CEBU CITY -- In ten-and-a-half months, the Cebu City Government collected P3.8 billion in revenues.

According to the statement of monthly revenue collections covering January to Nov. 12, collection has reached P3,804,440,861.52.

This leaves the City about P800 million short of reaching its target of P4.6 billion for 2011.

The highest revenue came from the total business and other receipts, with P1.269 billion already collected.

Real property tax collection was only P609 million.

The second biggest revenue source for the City is the regular Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) from the National Government, at P1.023 billion so far or a monthly release of about P93 million.

Because of the new cities, Cebu City is expected to receive less than a billion in IRA next year.

The City also collected almost P124 million from seven economic enterprises and P77 million in regulatory fees.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/20/cebu-city-requires-p800m-reach-revenue-target-191538)

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mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 20th, 2011, 05:54 AM

Int’l group helps towns manage seas
By Rizel S. Adlawan | SunStar Cebu Daily
Saturday | November 19, 2011

AN international environmental group initiated by the United Nations (UN) will assist towns in taking care of Cebu’s coastal resources.

JJ Harvey, Reef World Foundation manager, and Chloe Hunt, who serves as regional coordinator of the project, met the governor last Thursday afternoon.

Reef World is helping communities manage marine conservation projects in Moalboal and Lapu-Lapu City. They are offering lectures on standards of environmental practices aimed at protecting the marine environment.

Reef World said protecting marine resources supports growth of the diving and tourism industry in Cebu’s coastal areas.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/19/int-l-group-helps-towns-manage-seas-191528)

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mAiNsTrEaMhunter

November 20th, 2011, 05:59 AM

Pilar’s marine park shortlisted in search
By Liberty A. Pinili & Oscar C. Pineda | SunStar Cebu Daily
Saturday | November 19, 2011

A MARINE park in Pilar town in Camotes Islands has been named a finalist in the search for the best community-based marine conservation program worldwide.

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia vowed last Thursday to support Pilar’s bid in the first global Solution Search contest.

Solution Search is an innovative online platform dedicated to finding proven community-based solutions for global environmental issues.

It is initiated by National Geographic and Rare, an organization using social marketing to advance conservation with local communities.

The public can select or vote for the top three projects online (on www.solutionsearch.org). Voting ends on Dec. 24, 2011. Winners will be announced on Jan. 6, 2012.

FULL STORY (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2011/11/19/pilar-s-marine-park-shortlisted-search-191527)

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Zeibu

November 20th, 2011, 07:01 AM

junstein

November 20th, 2011, 07:42 AM

The Philippines and Vietnam have agreed to support each other in the New7Wonders of Nature campaign. The decision was reached at the East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Forum (Eatof) standing committee meeting yesterday in Cebu City.

The commitment to support the Puerto Princesa Subterranean River in the Philippines and Vietnam’s Halong Bay was part of the joint declaration of the Eatof, which was presented at the Cebu International Convention Center.

Cebu Vice Governor Agnes Magpale, who presided over the meeting, said it does not matter how the two destinations will be ranked, provided they gain enough support to be included in the New7Wonders of Nature.

Eatof seeks to promote tourism in 12 Asian provinces, including Cebu and Quang Ninh Province in Vietnam, where Halong Bay is located. Vu Thi Thu Thuy, vice chairperson of the Provincial People’s Committee in Vietnam, said there is no contest between Halong and the Subterranean River as Eatof will support both.

“It’s a win-win game for the strength of Eatof,” Thuy said.