In a hindsight.. we must be grateful for JAMES that he had brought this out to the mainstream media.. kay kani nga mga issue.. wa jud ni pakialam ang mga government officials.. its a wake up call..

so to the contrary.. instead of the "persona non grata" tag.. we must be even grateful to him.. :okay:

Yeah, Mr. James should apologize for the offensive manner and means he used in articulating his views. He has stayed and worked in Cebu for 3 years. Btw, is he even legally allowed to work or stay in Cebu for 3 yrs? Here in Singapore, ofw's like me are always reminded to be careful on what I say about Singapore. There have been few cases here were foreigners who posted negative views online have been severely criticized by the locals. Of course many locals here bashed the govt online regularly but a foreigner criticizing the country is a big no-no. This white guy should convert to Fil citizenship and pay his taxes first if he wants to have the privilege of bashing our country like we pinoys love to do.

Cebu-based American willing to apologize over 'offensive' viral video

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=788831

MANILA, Philippines - James Sieczka, the Cebu-based independent filmmaker behind the infamous video titled "20 Reasons Why I Dislike the Philippines," said he is willing to apologize following a Cebu City councilor's move to declare him persona non grata.

The video, uploaded two weeks ago at channelfix.com, made its way through video-sharing site Youtube and went viral in online social networks Facebook and Twitter. It showed the American's complaints about Cebu City, including, among others, filthy restrooms, loitering child beggars and a giant hole in the street covered by a metal drum. Sieczka said in the video that he has been living in the Philippines for more than three years now.

In response, city councilor Sisinio Andales said he is filing a resolution to declare Sieczka persona non grata. Persona non grata is a term indicating that a person is no longer welcome in a particular area.

Read Sieczka's statement below which he sent to philstar.com.

The following is my official statement regarding the "20 Reasons" video that I hosted:

I, James Sieczka, have considered the Philippines as my second country and Cebu as my second home. The subject video that was aired was made in good faith and as a legitimate and reasonable exercise of my right, "freedom of expression." There was no intention to scrutinize the city nor the people that governs the same. It's an honest observation and opinion that I myself think needs to be worked on not just specifically in Cebu. These are little things that we see around us as normal people and from the eyes of an ordinary man like me. But from all that's happening and me just trying to exercise my freedom of speech, I am very open and amenable for an apology, on the manner and means that I exercise my right, if the need presents itself. As a sign of my compliance for the duly authorized authority and rule of law, I am not ashamed to apologize to people that I offended in the process with the hope that you would reconsider in declaring me "persona non grata."

Sincerely,

James Sieczka

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Yeah, Mr. James should apologize for the offensive manner and means he used in articulating his views. He has stayed and worked in Cebu for 3 years. Btw, is he even legally allowed to work or stay in Cebu for 3 yrs? Here in Singapore, ofw's like me are always reminded to be careful on what I say about Singapore. There have been few cases here were foreigners who posted negative views online have been severely criticized by the locals. Of course many locals here bashed the govt online regularly but a foreigner criticizing the country is a big no-no. This white guy should convert to Fil citizenship and pay his taxes first if he wants to have the privilege of bashing our country like we pinoys love to do.

^^well we have varied opinions on these matter... like James S benchmarking his opinion based the US social dimensions.. our reactions shall not be also measured based on the other cities/countries characteristics..

But the best thing is.. this had opened the eye of the LGU and even the national officials...

and as @diehard says.. bad publicity is still publicity.. ^^

^^well we have varied opinions on these matter... like James S benchmarking his opinion based the US social dimensions.. our reactions shall not be also measured based on the other cities/countries characteristics..

But the best thing is.. this had opened the eye of the LGU and even the national officials...

and as @diehard says.. bad publicity is still publicity.. ^^

I agree with you here. Let's not muddle the issue/s. It's clear he wants to give his ideas which could help our community. If it were me, you people will clubber me with: "BASA-A GYUD NIMO UG TAI BAY UY!"

Who would take me seriously if I were doing a James S? Wa gyud! Pila ra kaha mo view sa akong i-upload nga video!

there's nothing offensive about the video that tells you about the realities of our dear beloved city. instead of filing a city ordinance declaring him persona non grata, the city councilors must consider adding more budget in the maintenance of our sidewalks, curb mendicancy from street children and provide public restrooms which is within the capacity of the local leaders.

speaking of singapore, the philippines is more open and freedom of expression is much freerier on our side maybe due to american influence. for as long as you dont incite rebellion then your complains are valid and needs to be heard. this video is just a wake up call for all cebuanos ma government leaders man or just ordinary citizens nga kita ra gyud ang maka solve sa atong problema and we need to work together to achieve our goal of becoming a world class city, province and citizens.

Yeah, Mr. James should apologize for the offensive manner and means he used in articulating his views. He has stayed and worked in Cebu for 3 years. Btw, is he even legally allowed to work or stay in Cebu for 3 yrs? Here in Singapore, ofw's like me are always reminded to be careful on what I say about Singapore. There have been few cases here were foreigners who posted negative views online have been severely criticized by the locals. Of course many locals here bashed the govt online regularly but a foreigner criticizing the country is a big no-no. This white guy should convert to Fil citizenship and pay his taxes first if he wants to have the privilege of bashing our country like we pinoys love to do.I concur with you unequivocally. However, we also realize we are clearly in the minority here hence we should just leave the issues as they are.

There is already a wide chasm between the pro-James Sieczka and the anti-James Sieczka factions and there will be no meeting of the minds.

It is better to get on with other topics.... or maybe until the same time, same place in March 2014, 2015 or 2016... ;) :lol:

It's not really about numbers, IMO. It's how heavy your arguments are!

Take it like this:

When a homeowner says it's okay for you to tell me how bad my house is, because I can fix it anyway. What does the opinion of outsiders have to do with the issue? The mayor answered honestly and rightly as a matter of fact. If other members of the house disagrees, they should talk with the father (mayor). Convince him to say otherwise. But are we to shoot the messenger just because he delivered the message before those laggards can do their jobs? Whatta good governance we will have by that?

We all know now there people who resent when deficiencies are pointed out. That's understandable. It is a way to save face. They promised the people to do their job and somebody told everybody that these people just took them for a ride and are sitting on their butts.

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^^learned about this hotel from this thread and stayed here for 2 nights earlier this month at 60% off promo kay nagsoft-opening pa lang sila. limpyo kaayo and bag-o pa.

wa pa nahuman ang upper floors, 2nd floor rooms pa lang ang available that time. very convenient ang location kay ara lang across ACC. :)

Good afternoon guys, regarding the video, I say don't shoot the messenger. He has some valid points although there are also some silliness and nitpicking and just plain ignorance like about the napkins and the MILF.

Suggestion lang nako ba kanang mga CR naa untay sign nga magpahibalo nga wala silay TP's kay lisod baya unsaon pagpanlimpyo inig kahuman nimog you know what. Bisan ug diha lang sa mga tindahan ug restaurants of a certain size. Nabiktima na baya ko ani maayo na lang naa koy kuyog ug naa poy cash para sa vending machine. TMI pero it's a valid issue.

Also, I have been banned for a long time that's why I have not been able to post.

Good afternoon guys, regarding the video, I say don't shoot the messenger. He has some valid points. There are also some silliness and nitpicking like the napkins and the MILF.

Kanang mga CR ba naa untay sign nga magpahibalo nga wala silay TP's kay lisod baya unsaon pagpanlimpyo inig kahuman nimog you know what. Bisan ug diha lang sa mga tindahan ug restaurants of a certain size. Nabiktima na baya ko ani maayo na lang naa koy kuyog ug naa poy cash para sa vending machine. TMI pero it's a valid issue.
O/T: Kaadlawon ron diri sa ato ma'am uy! Hehehehe

^Nakalimot ko. Mata pa man lagi ka sir?

Kanang councilor ba gipataas lang na niya ang istorya. I bet you the guy loves the controversy and the resulting publicity. It's good for his website.

He has a right to his opinion though whether we like it or not.

Good afternoon guys, regarding the video, I say don't shoot the messenger. He has some valid points although there are also some silliness and nitpicking and just plain ignorance like about the napkins and the MILF.

Suggestion lang nako ba kanang mga CR naa untay sign nga magpahibalo nga wala silay TP's kay lisod baya unsaon pagpanlimpyo inig kahuman nimog you know what. Bisan ug diha lang sa mga tindahan ug restaurants of a certain size. Nabiktima na baya ko ani maayo na lang naa koy kuyog ug naa poy cash para sa vending machine. TMI pero it's a valid issue.

Also, I have been banned for a long time that's why I have not been able to post.

naay daghan nindot nga videos sa youtube nga gihimo sa atong mga kaigsuonang sugbuanon nga love kaayo ang cebu. and for sure it is our way of promoting cebu as a tourist destination. ug ingon tanan ini ang ilang perception sa cebu maka taas gyud sa atong atay ug batikolon ang atong lugar. but duna tay mga ills sa atong pinalanggan sugbu nga angayan natong tagaan ug pagtagad. dili lang para ataki nga mga local lgu's para sab to sa tagsa2x nga citizens of cebu.

share ko lang sa akong mga find sa youtube nga like kaayo naku.

matahum nga cebu
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KArCrU5d4No&feature=related

sa cebu nata
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmdiU0ZeoJU&feature=results_main&playnext=1&list=PL1050CA2ACF4C951F

^Thanks nindot siya. Simple lang. Daghan gyod ug natural singers sa Cebu.

I like the concept of Tune Hotel nga pay as you use. For some people that only need a place to stay and freshen up this is a good hotel.
It discourages wasteful energy use and the place seems clean and cheerful.

Tune Hotel Cebu along Archbishop Reyes Ave.
just across Ayala Center Cebu


nice pics sir! :cheers:
hope you enjoyed your visit in our city.
and sana more pics, too :lol:

5 Cebu university graduates in Mechanical Engineer exam top 10
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2012/03/19/5-cebu-university-graduates-mechanical-engineer-exam-top-10-212119

1. Victor Buan Valdez - Technological University of the Philippines-Manila -- 92.85 percent

2. Marc Philippe Tiu Ladaga of Mapua Institute of Technology-Manila -- 92.05 percent

3. Bryan Tejana Cacho - Technological University of the Philippines-Manila -- 91.80 percent

4. Richard Anoba Anore - University of Cebu -- 91.40 percent

5. Cabrini Vicada Romarate - University of Cebu -- 91.05 percent

6. Katherine Noel Nadela - University of Cebu -- 89.95 percent

7. Kenneth Celemin Matira - Batangas State University -- 89.30 percent

8. Adrian Dimailig Untalan - Batangas State University -- 89.25 percent

9. Jeffrey Semblante Olofernes - University of Cebu -- 89.05 percent

10. Jose Neil Aniban Salve - University of Cebu -- 89.00 percent

^^ exactly...it will be your 1st time to see one right in our own city :lol:


basta, nalingaw lang jud ko nagtan-aw sa highlight!


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and it wont be only me but even you! :lol:

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nice pics sir! :cheers:
hope you enjoyed your visit in our city.
and sana more pics, too :lol:

Be back next week, next 3, 6, 12 months for my regular checkups at Cebu Doctors' University Hospital Centre for Sight, had my Lasik done c/o Dr.Yong Larrazabal there. :)

.:.

The theater looks nice, but the interiors have VERY POOR ACOUSTICS. Cebu's yet to see a performance hall at par with CCP in Manila or Luce Auditorium in Dumaguete.

Having a good background in sound engineering and a little acoustics...i agree. the hall has bad acoustics. Problem with the room design usually. Because usually the designers are architects and they do not consult an acoustician during planning. Acousticians and architects should work together in designing listening rooms. Acoustics should come first, later na ang interior design. The Cebu Symphony Orchestra concert sound last December was not good (plus no aircon due to some issues daw...) SM Theater One has better acoustics. Benedicto College Arts Hall is also quite good...but its 'too dead' and the control room is enclosed with glass windows (its more of a recording studio than a theater) which is very wrong.

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by the way.

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^^learned about this hotel from this thread and stayed here for 2 nights earlier this month at 60% off promo kay nagsoft-opening pa lang sila. limpyo kaayo and bag-o pa.

wa pa nahuman ang upper floors, 2nd floor rooms pa lang ang available that time. very convenient ang location kay ara lang across ACC. :)

nice shots!

Cebu-based American willing to apologize over 'offensive' viral video

http://www.philstar.com/nation/article.aspx?publicationsubcategoryid=200&articleid=788831

MANILA, Philippines - James Sieczka, the Cebu-based independent filmmaker behind the infamous video titled "20 Reasons Why I Dislike the Philippines," said he is willing to apologize following a Cebu City councilor's move to declare him persona non grata.

The video, uploaded two weeks ago at channelfix.com, made its way through video-sharing site Youtube and went viral in online social networks Facebook and Twitter. It showed the American's complaints about Cebu City, including, among others, filthy restrooms, loitering child beggars and a giant hole in the street covered by a metal drum. Sieczka said in the video that he has been living in the Philippines for more than three years now.

In response, city councilor Sisinio Andales said he is filing a resolution to declare Sieczka persona non grata. Persona non grata is a term indicating that a person is no longer welcome in a particular area.

Read Sieczka's statement below which he sent to philstar.com.

The following is my official statement regarding the "20 Reasons" video that I hosted:

I, James Sieczka, have considered the Philippines as my second country and Cebu as my second home. The subject video that was aired was made in good faith and as a legitimate and reasonable exercise of my right, "freedom of expression." There was no intention to scrutinize the city nor the people that governs the same. It's an honest observation and opinion that I myself think needs to be worked on not just specifically in Cebu. These are little things that we see around us as normal people and from the eyes of an ordinary man like me. But from all that's happening and me just trying to exercise my freedom of speech, I am very open and amenable for an apology, on the manner and means that I exercise my right, if the need presents itself. As a sign of my compliance for the duly authorized authority and rule of law, I am not ashamed to apologize to people that I offended in the process with the hope that you would reconsider in declaring me "persona non grata."

Sincerely,

James Sieczka

I agree with many of our friends here that the video was a much-needed wake up call, only that there Mr. Sieczka should have been cautious at how he delivered his message.

For me, the video was partly criticism and partly an insult. I won't dwell anymore with the criticism part beause it is obvious but as to his sarcasm, it is unforgivable. The video was obviously done with malice against Filipinos in general because it only focused on the negative things. It would have been more palatable for me, if it were couched in a more polite language than in one that is replete with cusswords and comparisons. The Philippines is way way behind the US so he should rather stay in his own country than in this, in his own opinion, rotten archipelago.

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...pero wala pa ko kakita'g ingon ana sa mga supermarket na akong nasudlan! :D

and it wont be only me but even you! :lol:


...but i've been to supermarkets with the walkator set-up...so, 1st time nimo, not me! heheh!



:D



nabag-ohan! :lol:

...but i've been to supermarkets with the walkator set-up...so, 1st time nimo, not me! heheh!



:D



nabag-ohan! :lol:
Layo ra kaayo nang inyong gilalisan sa ako mga bro! Walkalator, escalator, elevator? Asa ra gud na!

Kasuway namo ug sakay su'd sa sako? (isu'd ug sako kay nagpabuyag) Hehehehe! Undang na mo ha? Please?

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The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the March 2012 Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination are the following:
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1 VICTOR BUAN VALDEZ
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE
PHILIPPINES-MANILA
92.85

2 MARC PHILIPPE TIU LADAGA
MAPUA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANILA
92.05

3 BRYAN TEJANA CACHO
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA
91.80

4 RICHARD ANOBA ANORE
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
91.40

5 CABRINI VICADA ROMARATE
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
91.05

6 KATHERINE NOEL NADELA
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
89.95

7 KENNETH CELEMIN MATIRA
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY BATANGAS CITY
89.30

8 ADRIAN DIMAILIG UNTALAN
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY BATANGAS CITY
89.25

9 JEFFREY SEMBLANTE OLOFERNES
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
89.05
10 JOSE NEIL ANIBAN SALVE
UNIVERSITY OF CEBU
89.00


Congrats UC......5 out of 10.

The successful examinees who garnered the ten (10) highest places in the March 2012 Medical Technologists (Medtech) Licensure Examination are the following:

.......................

1. VINCENT EDOUARD ANTHONY RETARDO GULLAS
VELEZ COLLEGE
92.50

2. NIKKI GIGI AYTONA LEGASPI
SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
89.30

3. TRIXIA MARIE VERGARA ELLADO
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
89.20

4. TRINA PILANDO IBIS
SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY
89.00

5. DALE IVAN AURIGUE BRUEL
ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
88.30

6. FRANZ LENARD DAYAG BARRETO
REMEDIOS T. ROMUALDEZ MEDICAL FOUNDATION
87.80

7. ABIGAIL MAYLED LAUS
ANGELES UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
87.70

8. KATHLENE JOY LAYUG LABRADOR
FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY-NICANOR REYES MEDICAL FOUNDATION
87.60

9. GLASELLE JOY MURCIA BENDOL
NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY
87.40

10. SHANNEN KAYE BUMALAY APOLINARIO
ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES
87.30

...but i've been to supermarkets with the walkator set-up...so, 1st time nimo, not me! heheh!



:D



nabag-ohan! :lol:


oo, nabagohan gyud ko sa imong pagkasuyaon sa akong post! :lol:

^^ no...i just want you to feel kung unsa ang bation nga sawayon ka'g "nabag-ohan".....sounds familiar?


:)

^^ ahhh and do you think what you just said would matter to me? not at all! nonsense ra man gud kaayo bai..

ikaw ray nagsulti ana ang uban wala...so you took my post with malice by bringing along whatever issues you may have about me! :D

undang namu oi! hahaa nalingaw ko tunod lng sa walkator :lol:

^^ aw game ra man ko! at least, nigawas gyud unsa'y iyang main objective! FAIL! :lol:

tingaleg bored ra to siya bai. trip lang niya haha

^^ sorry for the commotion! :(



words to ponder:

"a dose of your own medicine"

:D

unsa problem nimu bai? :D

^^ Well, I know @DHB is just trying to bully me! I just play and laugh around bullies! :lol::lol::lol:

:(

unsa problem nimu bai? :D

ang problema, he wants to put words into my mouth like what he usually do. gisultihan na gani sa reason, muinsistir pa gyud sa iyang point! sooo, apparently he really has some issues about me with the sole intent of trying to avenge his comrades down there! :lol::lol::lol:

aw, dapat ka ma-flatter bai, kay nageffort pa siya para nimu! ayeeee hahaha :cheers:




:D


anyways, going back to topic :D

kita namu ani? cool video from Danasan Eco Adventure Park!
its getting better each time! im really excited for the future of this site, the future of Cebu Eco-Tourism :cheers:

CyPh1lQCFRw

imma go here this summer!

^^ aw kini hinuon! ihas gyud kaayo ko ani! ako gyud ning adtuon ba and I mean it! :lol::lol::lol:

aw, dapat ka ma-flatter bai, kay nageffort pa siya para nimu! ayeeee hahaha :cheers:




:D


anyways, going back to topic :D

kita namu ani? cool video from Danasan Eco Adventure Park!
its getting better each time! im really excited for the future of this site, the future of Cebu Eco-Tourism :cheers:

CyPh1lQCFRw

imma go here this summer!

was here last last week. definitely worth it! im planning to go back this summer! :banana: :cheers:

was here last last week. definitely worth it! im planning to go back this summer! :banana: :cheers:

pics or it didn't happen! j/k bai!
im planning to go there next month! share your experience ug pics pud :D

pics or it didn't happen! j/k bai!
im planning to go there next month! share your experience ug pics pud :D

pics at my fb account. i did wakeboarding, caving/spelunking, trekking and swimming at their waterfalls with 3 drops! nindot gyud kaayo didto! and am sure you will enjoy their means of getting from place to another there. So cool!!!

^^ lage daghan gyud amenities ang danasan, both natural ug man-made. :cheers:

repost lang nato dre ha :D


cool video from Danasan Eco Adventure Park!
:cheers:

CyPh1lQCFRw

BIGFOOT cleared that Mr. James Sieczka's video was not part of their project but only Mr. James Sieczka's own production..

-TVPCV-

^^ pero he works in Bigfoot. wala lay labot ang Bigfoot sa iyang production outfit that made those videos.

It was just a matter of waking up all concerned individuals who are getting astray/out of focus in their goals/objectives.

btw, makalingaw lagi ning duha ron, midaghan ang page sa ilang lantugi. lol

tungod sa video, mas nisamot ka kuryoso ang mga turista pag adto sa Sugbo. Imbes mada-ot ang Cebu, mas daghan nuon na interesado. Maong thanks for the video Mr. Sieczka :okay:

tungod sa video, mas nisamot ka kuryoso ang mga turista pag adto sa Sugbo. Imbes mada-ot ang Cebu, mas daghan nuon na interesado. Maong thanks for the video Mr. Sieczka :okay:
Agree. Publicity lang gihapon!

You may view Jimmy Sieczka's apology on video here (http://channelfix.com/video/embedded/286/).

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what's the adaptive reuse of this edifice?

^^ there's a plan to make it into a dining and entertainment hub. :)

^^ there's a plan to make it into a dining and entertainment hub. :)

nice! hope it will be realized soon..the view is fantastic from there!!:cheers:

I stand by what I said before. Wala ko naglagot ni Jimmy. Naglagot ko sa "way" nga iyang gibuhat para ipadangat iyang concerns sa Sugbo.

Apology accepted. :p

^^ thank you daw ingon si jimmy! :lol::D

nitext sad naku si Jimmy.. thank you sad daw @ Brit...

kun naa daw ka time.. magkita mo sa Kuerks karon Friday tua daw na sya didto pirme tambay mao dili bugnaw iyang beer.... :lol::lol:

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sorry for some blurry shots, was in a hurry to take pics kay init na kaayo that morning.

nitext sad naku si Jimmy.. thank you sad daw @ Brit...

kun naa daw ka time.. magkita mo sa Kuerks karon Friday tua daw na sya didto pirme tambay mao dili bugnaw iyang beer.... :lol::lol:

Pero ni-ingon iyang GF nga si Joanie: "Jimmy, Jimmy, please don't cry! You'll forget it by and by! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

FAIRWAYS IN CEBU


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ALTA VISTA GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
It is an 18-hole Par 72 short but challenging mountain course famous for its narrow fairways, strong winds, and water hazards with breathtaking views of the islands of Mactan & Bohol. It also has a Spanish-influenced clubhouse with lounge, Ballroom, function rooms , audiovisual room, covered tennis & basketball courts, tenpin bowling alley, swimming pools, fitness gym, jacuzzi, sauna and children's playground. Alta Vista Golf and Country Club, Aznar Road, Pardo Hills, Cebu City


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CEBU GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
It is an 18-hole Par 71 championship course which host to numerous golf tournaments such as the Philippine Airlines (PAL) inter-club and other important legs of the Philippine Golf Circuit. It is the only golf course located in the heart of Cebu's business district and just 20 minutes away from Mactan Airport. It also has tee houses around the course, a tennis court, bowling alley, swimming pool, pelota and badminton courts. Cebu Country Club, Gov. M Cuenco Avenue, Banilad, Cebu City


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CEBU INTERNATIONAL GOLF & RESORT
It is an 18-hole semi-private course located in a "secret hideaway" of lush tropical landscape built on an 8-hectare property on the island of Zaragosa in Badian. Cebu International Golf and Resort, Lambug, Badian, Cebu

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GREEN ISLAND GOLF & BEACH RESORT
It is an 18-hole par 72 private club inside the Green Island Beach Resort. It features an 800-meter stretch of shoreline amid a mountainous landscape. The fairways and greens are cushioned with sawdust and covered with Korean grass. It also has a bougainvilla restaurant offering different kinds of dishes, recreational facilities, a tennis and volleyball courts. Green Island Golf & Beach Resort, Lambug, Badian, Cebu


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VERDEMAR GOLF CLUB
It is an 18-hole course with extremely challenging courses over five natural creeks. It has well-manicured greens and is surrounded by tropical landscape, crystal clear waters and white sand beaches. It is located inside the Casa del Mar Resort with 31 rooms, a swimming pool and other gaming facilities. Verdemar Golf Club, Mano, San Remigio, Cebu

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MACTAN ISLAND GOLF CLUB
It is an 18-hole semi-public golf course located inside the Mactan-Benito Ebuen Airbase in Lapu-Lapu City. It is a very challenging course with coral mounds, water hazards and sand traps that adds greater difficulty. Other facilities includes a driving range and practice putting green before your game. There are also tee houses are located along the fairway for your convenience. And if you need golf equipment, there is a pro shop located in the clubhouse. Also in the clubhouse are male and female lockers and showers where you can leave your personal belongings, and freshen up after your game. Sumptuous food and thirst quenching drinks are available in the restaurant and bar. Also, there is a swimming pool for those who wish to take a dip. Mactan Island Golf Club, Mactan-Benito Ebuen Air Base, Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu

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CLUB FILIPINO DE CEBU
The 18-hole course on the hills has narrow fairways which usually requires accurate tee shots. This is compounded by the relatively small greens. Going up and down the fairways require using a golf cart for some players. The areas can be muddy after a downpour. The course was designed by Peter Chiongbian and Associates who managed to carve out the 18-holes from the steep hills and whatever little flat terrain they could find. It also has a clubhouse with good view of the front and back nines, has restaurant,pro shop, male/female showers and lockers and a function room. There is a practice putting green and tee houses in the fairways. Club Filipino de Cebu, Sabang, Danao City, Cebu


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MERCEDEZ PLANTATION GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
It is an 18-hole challenging course, filled with water hazards and sand bunkers, was designed by famous Filipino golfer Frankie Minosa. Rain or shine, this course is playable because of the computerized irrigation system keeping the fairways in mint condition. The sea nearby is both a plus and a minus as the ocean breeze could easily turn into an extra burden, should the winds pick up. There are also tee houses along the fairways, locker rooms, bars and restaurants as well. Mercedez Plantation Golf & County Club, Dayhagon, Medellin, Cebu

Is this post/article "Fairways in Cebu" featured in a website/magazine? If it is, may I know the URL. Thanks. :)

I think you'll have to ask @mainstreamhunter on that. I guess those are fruits of his labor (plus inputs from friends).

Pero ni-ingon iyang GF nga si Joanie: "Jimmy, Jimmy, please don't cry! You'll forget it by and by! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Ahahahaha.. Ataka sad ani @Sir Parch..:lol::lol:

There are some things I didn't agree with but I was never offended by the video. It was enough that he stayed for 3 years in Cebu for me to believe that he found more reasons to like Cebu or the Philippines than those 20 things that he cited as dislikes. Else, he could have just left right away.

^^ thank you daw ingon si jimmy! :lol::D

nitext sad naku si Jimmy.. thank you sad daw @ Brit...

kun naa daw ka time.. magkita mo sa Kuerks karon Friday tua daw na sya didto pirme tambay mao dili bugnaw iyang beer.... :lol::lol:

Pero ni-ingon iyang GF nga si Joanie: "Jimmy, Jimmy, please don't cry! You'll forget it by and by! :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Ka-ahak baya ninyo ui. Mga way lingaw! Ahaha!

Anyways, nakahuna-huna ko, unsa kaha'y reaction sa mga tawo if masugatan sya sah? Haha!

Ambot lang gyud. Na-offend lang gyud ko's iyang mga "f" words ug uban pang mga bati, para nako, bastos. :)

Cebu Plaza Hotel when it was still u/c in the late 70's
from Karaagn Sugbo fb

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,^^^^^^ I love it :cheers:

From Cebu SunStar

City Hall reshuffle part of response to video: mayor

By Jujemay G. Awit
Tuesday, March 20, 2012

THERE is movement at the Cebu City Hall that a former mayor believes is political, but for Mayor Michael Rama, it was only to answer some of a foreigner’s gripes in an online video....

Rama wants to focus on the night dwellers after Jimmy Sieczka, an American national living in the Philippines for three years, shared a video online about the 20 things he dislikes about the Philippines. He had shot it in Cebu City.

A couple of the things he mentioned are the presence of beggars that is “annoying” to him and the garbage on the streets that “pisses him off.”

Another issue Sieczka raised in the video is the presence of vandalism, which he specified in comfort rooms, but which Rama wants to tackle in a holistic manner by appointing former vice chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board Paul Oaminal as anti-vandalism czar of Cebu City.

“We will declare war against vandalism because if we will not, the ending would be as if we are agreeing that Cebu City is an art to them (non-Cebuanos)...Salamat naay Amerkano na isog mosulti sa tinood (I’m thankful that there is an American brave enough to tell the truth),” said Rama.

the rest of the article.


http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/local-news/2012/03/20/city-hall-reshuffle-part-response-video-mayor-212129

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nice shot! nilutaw ang true colors of Quest hotel( Grand Cenia), unlike other photo nga ang glass nahimong lightblue.

^^ thanks to Jimmy's video! :applause:

Beautification work to resume
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789391&publicationSubCategoryId=107

CEBU, Philippines - The Cebu Beautiful Movement Foundation Inc. will resume “beautifying” the entire stretch of Osmeña Boulevard after the Holy Week.

Foundation chairperson, philanthropist and businesswoman Mariquita Salimbangon-Yeung, said they were able to raise at least P10 million during a Masquerade Ball last month to continue the beautification effort.

This time the foundation will work on the remaining stretch from Fuente Osmeña down to Sanciangko Street. Yeung said they hope to finish the stretch within 60 days.

Yeung said the amount would be more than enough to spend for the said area. According to her, beautifying and reinvigorating the Capitol-Escario stretch including the B. Rodriguez Street will come next as soon as the Osmeña Boulevard is done.

“I will finish the project, just watch,” Yeung vowed as she encouraged the project’s critics to help and cooperate instead.

Some skeptics earlier raised doubts on the foundation’s ability to raise the needed funds for the project. But the members of the foundation proved them wrong.

Margie Lhuillier, foundation’s co-chairperson, said that the support of the Cebuanos were tremendous, a reason why they were able to raise at least P10 million.

Tessie Javier, the foundation’s vice president, also said that when they started out they were shaky as they might not be able to raise funds but so many people especially Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia have given them tremendous support.

Atty. Joje Decal, the foundation’s president, said that more pledges are coming as their donors and sponsors know that what they have contributed really goes to the project.

The foundation is non-political and non-profit.

“We are asking all the Cebuanos to help clean our city. I am requesting all establishments (from Fuente to Capitol and from Fuente to Sanciangko) not to allow motorcycles and car to park in front of their establishments,” Yeung added.

Javier said that the sidewalk is meant for pedestrians and not for cars or motorcycles to park.

Javier added that a total of 165 lampposts were already installed and 11 more are coming along Osmeña Boulevard from Capitol down to Sanciangko Street.

The Cebu City government is not spending a single centavo for the undertaking.

This beautification project includes lighting the trees, installing lampposts and concreting with bricks.

Foreign capitalist plans to open ventural capital facility in Cebu
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789408&publicationSubCategoryId=108

CEBU, Philippines - After establishing a successful online job portal in Cebu, Silicon Valley based capitalist, John Kim is planning to open up a ventural capital facility in Cebu, recognizing the rich of technology geeks here whose works have good potential the global commercial realm.

Kim’s plan reinforces Cebu’s bid in developing the ventural capital market in order to make the province a “legitimate” information and communication technology hub in Asia, that will make Cebu as the next “Silicon Valley.”

According to Kim, he is impressed of the capability of Cebuano talents in developing programs, and software, and even innovative web applications, and this should be given utmost attention, via providing a facility that would encourage the talents to pursue technology-entrepreneurship, rather than being employed by multinational companies.

Kim established the iTrabaho.com early last year, which also offers the first job listing platform which take advantage of SMS, and social networking.

Operating under the US registered company Media Group, Kim said that the firm is planning to expand its operations here, from offering innovative online job facility, to maximizing the potential of IT talents in Cebu via Venture Capitalism or VC.

Despite several calls for local businessmen to enter into the VC culture, Cebu still has to embrace in this new idea in maximizing technology and talents by providing talented “geeks” enter into entrepreneurship, in partnership with a capitalist’s company of VC.

Kim recognized the serious need for Cebu to develop the culture of VC, in order not to waste the rich supply of talents here, at the same time encourage the upcoming technology developers to enter into techno-preneurship.

Venture capitalists like Kim, are businessmen who will take advantage of a good concept and offer to fund the idea, as well as market the product.

However, the formation of a group of Venture Capitalists here would entail a study on how to go about it, including the establishment of good mechanism that would give an effective venture capital market in Cebu.

Ideas for start-up businesses that could be funded through venture capital would not only limit to Information Technology (IT) related start-ups, but it would fund feasible ideas from the grassroots, or those business concepts that are produced by students.

Although Kim’s plan is still on the immature stage, he said Cebu’s potential in growing its technology advantage need to have a community of VCs.

In a separate interview earlier with Cebu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI) chairman for BPO-IT committee Jerry Rapes, he said acknowledged in-ability to attract VCs, unlike in Manila.

What’s missing in Cebu right now, amid its dynamic environment for BPO and ICT, is the serious development for VC community, Rapes said.

“We need more people, capitalists in Cebu to start investing in technology. Although, it is not that simple, but we can learn from successful VC companies in Manila, and even in other countries,” said Rapes.

Businessmen had been encouraged to embrace the VC concept, as this is one of the measures that indicate the maturity of an ICT industry, said Rapes.

Cebu cannot take off as a BPO and IT hub, there is a no strong support from the Venture Capitalists.

Kim, who is seriously considering to start of the VC culture in Cebu also maintains a company in Silicon Valley, California USA, the Human Capital, which is a market-entry firm that has been operating for years.

Nahadlok si jimmy papaulion ug I deport Kay himoon persona non grata....although I agree with some of his points his delivery was not very good...now that cebuanos have shown the world they don't take things like this sitting down...lesson learned be nicer to a city that has embraced and adopted you so well for 3 years...

Beautification work to resume
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789391&publicationSubCategoryId=107

Yeung said the amount would be more than enough to spend for the said area. According to her, beautifying and reinvigorating the Capitol-Escario stretch including the B. Rodriguez Street will come next as soon as the Osmeña Boulevard is done.


uy maayo! hasta pud diay ang Escario ug B. Rodriguez! mayta sunod ang Mango! :cheers:

Cebu Plaza Hotel when it was still u/c in the late 70's
from Karaagn Sugbo fb

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if this was in the 70s, then cebuanos did a good job of re-greening cebu. the opao areas in this pic are green today.

Shopwise walkalator 3/4/2012

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Ahahahaha.. Ataka sad ani @Sir Parch..:lol::lol:

There are some things I didn't agree with but I was never offended by the video. It was enough that he stayed for 3 years in Cebu for me to believe that he found more reasons to like Cebu or the Philippines than those 20 things that he cited as dislikes. Else, he could have just left right away.

Maybe because some people are accustomed to dealing with them US guys! It's a fact that they are big mouths, most of them! I once had an argument with one white man and I admit some slang words appear to be offending but that's just how they talk trash. As long as you don't beat around the bush, they're a bunch of sensible people to talk with. They don't care about sensibilities as long as they talk the truth, IMO.

Do we really need more Jimmys in order for our officials to move? What Jimmy has pointed out, for me, are just the very obvious issues in the city.

Honestly we can learn some pointers from American culture - Better someone who speaks the harsh truth yet truly cares for you than someone who praises you full brim then back stabs you behind the back..

Beautification work to resume
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789391&publicationSubCategoryId=107



Very very nice...At least, nindot na'g parkinganan to'ng naa'y mga sakyanan... :D

If there are no rules and strict implementation kabahin anang pagparking sa mga sakyanan sa gi-bricks na nga bahin sa dalan, wa gihapon na'y ayo...Ang flow sa paglakaw sa tawo kay di gihapon hanoy hanoy...Ug tungod sa kabug-at sa sakyanan, possible pa nga mangaguba ang "bricks".

Aw, hinoon...Ingon ani man gud ta kanunay...Maayo lang sa sugod, pero ang pagmintinar, wa gud ayo...Paabot na pud ta'g lai'ng Jimmy ani.

Honestly we can learn some pointers from American culture - Better someone who speaks the harsh truth yet truly cares for you than someone who praises you full brim then back stabs you behind the back..


+ 1..

The truth is harsh but thats the truth we have to live with.
This is better than some tourists who comes and praise yet when they're already back home they curse the experience.. remember :Claire Daines... :)

Honestly we can learn some pointers from American culture - Better someone who speaks the harsh truth yet truly cares for you than someone who praises you full brim then back stabs you behind the back..

jimmy is really an epitome of what america stands for. the land of the brave and the home of the free. he was brave enough to show his dislikes and disappointments about the place by expressing his mind freely. i just thought that he believes that cebu in particular has a strong potential of becoming a truely world class city as well as its people.

kita ra gyud ang maka solve ani kay dugay na biya kaayo ni nga talan-awon bisan gamay pako kanang bisan ug asa lang mangihi diha sa syudad was already an ugly sight. hinaut nga dunay motabang sa atong mayor like aning cebu beautification project nga gi spearheaded sa mga kuwartahan. duna pud untay volunteer brigade (mga senior citizens ba our elders or mga estudyante) nga mo compliment ani nga project kay like what most of you said maayo lang ta sa sugod. but lets act whats best for cebu.

Maybe because some people are accustomed to dealing with them US guys! It's a fact that they are big mouths, most of them! I once had an argument with one white man and I admit some slang words appear to be offending but that's just how they talk trash. As long as you don't beat around the bush, they're a bunch of sensible people to talk with. They don't care about sensibilities as long as they talk the truth, IMO.

actually its true. there's actually nothing wrong with the things he dislike most about the country, I guess its the manner on how he delivered it that probably irked a lot of people. Filipinos, even though majority speaks English generally do not talk the way Americans do like what might sound bad/annoying for us might just be an expression for them and doesn't connote anything very negative.

Honestly we can learn some pointers from American culture - Better someone who speaks the harsh truth yet truly cares for you than someone who praises you full brim then back stabs you behind the back..Well said! Is there no copyright infringement if I use these nice quote from you sir/ma'am? TIA

actually its true. there's actually nothing wrong with the things he dislike most about the country, I guess its the manner on how he delivered it that probably irked a lot of people. Filipinos, even though majority speaks English generally do not talk the way Americans do like what might sound bad/annoying for us might just be an expression for them and doesn't connote anything very negative.

the profanity he used in the video is just his way of spicing up the scenes that was successful in touching the feelings of those of who watched it. mora ni siya ug ingredients sa film 101. kay kon ang bati lang nga sceneries iyang gipakita without narratives, i dont think it would become viral.:cheers:

jimmy is really an epitome of what america stands for. the land of the brave and the home of the free. he was brave enough to show his dislikes and disappointments about the place by expressing his mind freely. i just thought that he believes that cebu in particular has a strong potential of becoming a truely world class city as well as its people.

kita ra gyud ang maka solve ani kay dugay na biya kaayo ni nga talan-awon bisan gamay pako kanang bisan ug asa lang mangihi diha sa syudad was already an ugly sight. hinaut nga dunay motabang sa atong mayor like aning cebu beautification project nga gi spearheaded sa mga kuwartahan. duna pud untay volunteer brigade (mga senior citizens ba our elders or mga estudyante) nga mo compliment ani nga project kay like what most of you said maayo lang ta sa sugod. but lets act whats best for cebu.

Bisan ug ginagmay lang gud unta 'nyor! Bisan ug pagbuyag lang gud sa atong mga paryente ug miyembro sa pamilya nga dili na unta mangihi bisan asa. Ug duna kay 1000 ka paryente, unya duna sad kay 1000 ka amigo, 1M na baya na katawo nga magtinarong!
(NOTE: Kinsa tong gidaghanan ra sa akong paryente ug amigo, hangyo lang ha, kay atong paubsan ug gamay. Hehehehe:jk::jk::jk:)

Bisan ug ginagmay lang gud unta 'nyor! Bisan ug pagbuyag lang gud sa atong mga paryente ug miyembro sa pamilya nga dili na unta mangihi bisan asa. Ug duna kay 1000 ka paryente, unya duna sad kay 1000 ka amigo, 1M na baya na katawo nga magtinarong!
(NOTE: Kinsa tong gidaghanan ra sa akong paryente ug amigo, hangyo lang ha, kay atong paubsan ug gamay. Hehehehe:jk::jk::jk:)

puede man ni ma solve ang pagpangihi kon tanang establishment along the road nga before ni sila tagaan ug business permit must have working toilets for the public whether ma customer ka or dili. kay ug mag tinihik ug mag linaog ta kay ang atong pagamiton kadto rang customers, mobalik biya na natu in terms of diseases nga atong makuha inig anha natu sa syudad ug ang sakit walay gipili ma government official or businessmen, professional or dili, datu or pobre ka. also privacy is a basic need. kon maghimo man pud tuod ta ug public restrooms (as opposed to CR comfort room) kinahanglan duna pud privacy ba na dunay tabon nga moali sa imong thingy kay you never look sideways biya kon mangihi ka as a rule

puede man ni ma solve ang pagpangihi kon tanang establishment along the road nga before ni sila tagaan ug business permit must have working toilets for the public whether ma customer ka or dili. kay ug mag tinihik ug mag linaog ta kay ang atong pagamiton kadto rang customers, mobalik biya na natu in terms of diseases nga atong makuha inig anha natu sa syudad ug ang sakit walay gipili ma government official or businessmen, professional or dili, datu or pobre ka. also privacy is a basic need. kon maghimo man pud tuod ta ug public restrooms (as opposed to CR comfort room) kinahanglan duna pud privacy ba na dunay tabon nga moali sa imong thingy kay you never look sideways biya kon mangihi ka as a rule
Mora ug covered naman unta gyud na siya sa building code nga duna gyu'y CR ang tanang public buildings! Ang nakaparat kay usahay, piiton man sad sa tag-iya ang design aron lang maka maximize sa usable office spaces. Ang resulta, mismo ang occupants sa mga buildings dili gani ka avail sa CR kay gamay ra para nila.

Mora ug dako-dako gyud ning problemaha kay mora ug systemic man, IMHO.

Mora ug covered naman unta gyud na siya sa building code nga duna gyu'y CR ang tanang public buildings! Ang nakaparat kay usahay, piiton man sad sa tag-iya ang design aron lang maka maximize sa usable office spaces. Ang resulta, mismo ang occupants sa mga buildings dili gani ka avail sa CR kay gamay ra para nila.

Mora ug dako-dako gyud ning problemaha kay mora ug systemic man, IMHO.

it should start from our schools kay perting kahugay anang toilets sa atong mga eskuwelahan. ako sa una hapit nalang ko maka igit sa akong karsones :lol: kay muoli gyud sa balay kon mogamit ug kasilyas. dinha naman ko sa college nga mogamit ug restrooms kay at least arang2x na ang condition sa atong mga toilets ug i have to stay pud sa school for 8 hours.

Cebu Plaza Hotel when it was still u/c in the late 70's
from Karaagn Sugbo fb

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migs ga wonder lang ko.. naay T-crane gigamit pag construct ani?

^^ there's a plan to make it into a dining and entertainment hub. :)

That would be really nice ! They should also plant coconut trees all around and set restaurant seating below the trees. Imagine dining there inside or outside with that magnificent view !

migs ga wonder lang ko.. naay T-crane gigamit pag construct ani?

murag naggamit man siguro sila'g tower cranes ana bai. it might not be as modern as it is today pero dugay nang nagexist ang t-cranes sa construction industry. :)

murag naggamit man siguro sila'g tower cranes ana bai. it might not be as modern as it is today pero dugay nang nagexist ang t-cranes sa construction industry. :)

nag wonder ra ko kay budlay siguro kaayo mag construct tag-as na bldgs kung walay T-cranes.. daghan na kaayo new highrise sa cebu.. i could still remember when i went there last 2006 siguro to.. i was so amazed sa cebu.. so highly urbanized and unsa na gid kaha karon? hehe.. :cheers:

^^ mao! budlay gyud. Fore sure, if T-cranes were never invented, basin maabtan tag 48 years og pinaabot usa pa mahuman ang building! :lol:

@snipcebu
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This man was able to process his application for an NBI clearance in 10 minutes using the agency’s biometric technology at the new center at the Robinson’s Cybergate at Fuente Osmeña in Cebu City. The center, which was opened and blessed today, promises to rid the NBI of the long lines that plagued it last year when it first implemented the biometric system.

@snipcebu
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A low pressure area near Surigao City has been bringing rains to Cebu for the past few days. It is a welcome break from the searing heat of the Lenten season. Pag-asa says coastal waters in Metro Cebu will be moderate to rough. The temperature today is forecast to range between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius.

@snipcebu
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A low pressure area near Surigao City has been bringing rains to Cebu for the past few days. It is a welcome break from the searing heat of the Lenten season. Pag-asa says coastal waters in Metro Cebu will be moderate to rough. The temperature today is forecast to range between 25 and 29 degrees Celsius.

Nuh? Tungod diay to sa LPA? Mao diay... Mao nga pag-padung nako uli mga 4:30PM ganina, I was thinking over populated ang kadalanan sa Cebu. LOL. Unsa diay to? "Fog"? Ahaha!

Honestly we can learn some pointers from American culture - Better someone who speaks the harsh truth yet truly cares for you than someone who praises you full brim then back stabs you behind the back..

WoW! I like! :okay:

Jimmy: ang di lang nako ganahan ato kay ang whitening cream! :lol: I mean, klaro naman na og sabotabol nga ang itom ganahan gyud no puti, same as in America nga kadaghag tanning cream didto. Sila ra diay pwede magpa itom nya ang mga itom di pwede mag pa puti :lol:... Og ang manok kay mo tuktuga-ok man gyud nang manok, ang ang man sag pugngan nimo ang manok nga iya manang katungod :lol: bisan gani sa Malaysia sa syudad mismo ig alas singko kay mag dungan og toktoga-ok...
og lastly ang tissue kay sa Taiwan og Malaysia ingun ato man sad og tissue sa mga restaurant, lagom pa man gani ang tissue sa Malaysia to think nga mga dato to kasagaran manga on ato nga restaurant.

So for me sa side sa pagpabaya, ok ra tong iyang gipa nulti pero sa kanang akong gi mention above, murag nasubraan na sad nuon siya. :yes:

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@snipcebu
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love the skyline! :cheers:

btw, on the lower right is the site of the second project of Avida in CITP. I can see the site has already been prepared. :okay:

@snipcebu
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I can see the 5 towers of Avida 2, 5 towers of Solinea and Ciudad mall complex from this angle... :)

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Hala, kanindot...Ibutang dayon ni's Parang Wala sa Pinas nga thread.... :lol::lol::lol:

Hinaot wala'y mailad nako... :D

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bisag naay tornado, nindot gihapon ang skyline...:D
tag as kaayo tan awn ang King buildings ani nga angle...:okay:
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Atot. Di man ko kahibaw na pud mu-post ug video. LOL.

Nahan ko aning video about Ciudad oh. :)

^^ :lol: ipost lang dinhi ang url @brit. :)

^^ :lol: ipost lang dinhi ang url @brit. :)

Ug sa dihang, wala gyud nako na paste ang link. Haha!

Kini oh:

The "Ciudad Cebu Project" will make you proud to be a Cebuano. Please watch & share.



LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL_Z7na9MII

daghan ra lagig mo-ok atong americano...kung pinoy or local patong nanaway, hala tabangan jud tingalig dukol... hahaha base on experience...:lol:

here we prove again our colonial mentality, basta parener itoy jud kayo ta.. miski perti nang panginsulto... kung local pa ang gacomment ingnun dayon perfectionist ra kayo ka, di na mahitabo kay third world ra ta, mo-ingon pa.."Saba ra kayo ka" or "ur thinking of utopia" sama sa panultihon sa usa ka forumer diri...:lol:

i think nakapolpol sa pinoy is ang atong kuwang og pride and pagkamaisog mosangka sa ubang nasod, sunod2x ra kayo ta nila... maybe same with the way we deal with our development, di kayo ta mocare bout following standards and do things the better way, cause of our inferior mentality, kanaang mo-ingon "oki ra na, mantinilan nalang kay sa wala, unsaon third world raman ta"... maybe also the reason why we work better when we go to other countries, we are always good followers or sulogo-on sa mga laing nasod... pero kung para sa isig kapilipinhon nato or sa local nga community, we just dont care, we dont think highly bout our own....:ohno:

pero kung makigdate tong kano-a nako.. aw mo-oki raman pod ko, kalimtan ko ang tanan niyang gitabi!!! bwahahahaha!

Ug sa dihang, wala gyud nako na paste ang link. Haha!

Kini oh:

The "Ciudad Cebu Project" will make you proud to be a Cebuano. Please watch & share.



LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL_Z7na9MII

FL_Z7na9MII



MAGIC! :D

^^
let the kids learn bout our heritage and history through a mall??? i dont think so... i say, let them go visit the real thing, the real place, the real monuments! its better we develop and preserve our real heritage first and foremost for the next generation to appreciate and enjoy, than building malls and artificial theme parks.. they are just hiding their true intentions by using the values of heritage.. tsk tsk tsk

^^ now, i remember @SHAKEIRA's post on "not so good things" about Cebu....some of the forumers took it negatively (i think including me...hehe!) :D

^^
now we are so concern because of the video(even the cityhall), cause usa ka parener lain diayg tan-aw nato.. concern kayo ta sa atong image kay nasawayan tas usa ka kano!!!...
pero have we ever cared about and show concern to our neighbors nga mabahu-an or magkasakit tungod sa pagpataka natog labay sa basura?, or have our government did something forcefully, cause something was not good for the well being of the local community???? this negative issues bout Philippine cities have been there for a long time, why we are so slow, and most of the time so insensitive in dealing bout them???

naa gihapon nakatatak atong karaang culture nga manlimpyo ta or ipagawas ang mga ma-anindot nga gamit kay dunay bisita,,, nya kitas panimay gagamit intawn sa karaang plastic nga baso...:lol:

^^
now we are so concern because of the video(even the cityhall), cause usa ka parener lain diayg tan-aw nato.. concern kayo ta sa atong image kay nasawayan tas usa ka kano!!!...
pero have we ever cared about and show concern to our neighbors nga mabahu-an or magkasakit tungod sa pagpataka natog labay sa basura?, or have our government did something forcefully, cause something was not good for the well being of the local community???? this negative issues bout Philippine cities have been there for a long time, why we are so slow, and most of the time so insensitive in dealing bout them???

naa gihapon nakatatak atong karaang culture nga manlimpyo ta or ipagawas ang mga ma-anindot nga gamit kay dunay bisita,,, nya kitas panimay gagamit intawn sa karaang plastic nga baso...:lol:

Hehehe. Wa koy labot an @subs ha? Nagtuman ra ba gyud ko sa mga lagda nga gihatag sa atong komunidad! Hinay-hinayon lang gud nato ug bag-o atong mga kina-iya. Karon, ang sagbot, sunod nga buwan, ang mga kanal na sad, ug uban pa. . .

^^ hahaha...unya pa gyud ang ihatag sa bisita ang maayong klase sa kanon unya kamong tagtungod fancy rice or dukot lang intawon! :lol::lol:

^^ hahaha...unya pa gyud ang ihatag sa bisita ang maayong klase sa kanon unya kamong tagtungod fancy rice or dukot lang intawon! :lol::lol:

Mao ba? Ang iningles anang "dukot (tutong)" fancy rice diay? Hehehehe.

Palihug unya ta ug file ug patent ana bro, basin ug gamitin sa uban nga di mananghid nimo!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Mao ba? Ang iningles anang "dukot (tutong)" fancy rice diay? Hehehehe.

Palihug unya ta ug file ug patent ana bro, basin ug gamitin sa uban nga di mananghid nimo!:lol::lol::lol::lol:



tnt...sosyal nga tawag na sa dukot..fancy rice...aguyyyyyy:lol::lol::lol:

Mao ba? Ang iningles anang "dukot (tutong)" fancy rice diay? Hehehehe.

Palihug unya ta ug file ug patent ana bro, basin ug gamitin sa uban nga di mananghid nimo!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

ay sayop! nfa rice AND or hard rice (dukot) :lol:

1st Phil. Business Registry in Cebu launched
Cebu Daily News
8:31 am | Wednesday, March 21st, 2012

REGISTERING one’s business in Cebu has now gotten easier with the launching of the first Philippine Business Registry (PBR) in Cebu yesterday at the Department of Trade and Industry-National Economic Business Action Center (DTI-Nerbac) office.
The PBR would make the business registration processes easier as it is interlinked with other agencies like Social Security System, Philhealth, Pag-Ibig and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, said Trade Secretary Gregory L. Domingo.
“Registration for businesses has been very difficult in the past that usually takes about one to two weeks. With PBR one can have their registration for all these agencies within 30 minutes,” said Domingo.
One only needs to visit DTI-Nerbac and create user’s account at www.business.gov.ph.
“Log-in and fill out the application form. TIN is required to proceed and the application will be sent to SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-ibig after you pay for the Business Name through GCash,” said Director Ernani Dionisio of DTI Central Visayas, who has been in-charge of the PBR project since 2006.
Dionisio said that employer’s registration numbers will then be generated by SSS, Philhealth and Pag-ibig that the applicants can then use to get certificates or employer’s ID from these agencies.
DTI provincial director Asteria Caberte announced that another PBR unit will be launched in Cebu City Hall this April to provide more access to the businessmen.
Domingo said the agency’s thrust would be expand its reach by setting up PBR units in local government offices so that people wouldn’t have to go to each of the agencies to register.
“We have also a goal to make this available on-line where people can register right from their desks at home or at their offices,” said Domingo.
For this goal, Domingo said that they were just waiting for the eCash Payment System of the government to go online before they can offer the services of PBR online.


More can be found at http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/164981/1st-phil-business-registry-in-cebu-launched

Campaign Seen Boosting Philippine Exports
By MALOU E. ROSAL
March 21, 2012, 5:00pm
CEBU CITY, Cebu – A new tourism branding and marketing campaign, dubbed “Brand Philippines,” is expected to help boost the country’s export industry as a producer and supplier of world-class products and services, a top Philexport-Cebu official said.

“The Philippine brand in the global export industry is a strong brand given the quality of our products and designs; ‘Brand Philippines’ will be a good marketing tool because it is in consonance with the country’s international image and trade promotion thrust,” pointed out Philexport-Cebu executive director Fred Escalona.

Escalona was referring to the Philippine Development Plan (PDP) 2011-2016, which cited that “the Philippines needs to be known as a country offering vast opportunities for trade and tourism and will be promoted as a conducive investment haven which is now open for business.”

According to the PDP’s statement, the country aims to achieve among global buyers a “Philippine First” mindset by creating a distinct “Philippines” brand widely accepted and recognized in the global export market connoting quality, value, and reliability.

The said Plan says Government will implement judicious selection and programming in mounting a compelling and meaningful Philippine participation in various cultural, tourism, fairs and trade exposition worldwide with preference for those sanctioned by foreign governments, global associations and inter-government organizations.

The PDP identified strengthening of the national brand as a key strategy to increase Philippines exports targeted to grow 16 percent annually and attain a projected $109.4 billion in 2016.

Other strategies to push Brand Philippines globally include moving up the value chain to double exports, pursuing cluster development, increasing market access and focusing interventions on key areas including the business process outsourcing (BPO) and electronics.

It further said that industry clusters will ensure that top export products or revenue streams are sustained through the development of its value chains down to the provinces and municipalities.

The export sector is envisioned not only as catalyst of growth but also help the country overcome the challenges of inclusive growth – the Plan’s main goal – inclusive growth being expected to create enough jobs and reduce poverty.

More can be found at http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/354994/campaign-seen-boosting-philippine-exports

Honestly we can learn some pointers from American culture - Better someone who speaks the harsh truth yet truly cares for you than someone who praises you full brim then back stabs you behind the back..

honestly i think they dont need to stab us at the back, they can stab us at the front, no problem at all, cause filipinos always says ok and patient and tolerant specially when it comes to foreigners! they are not afraid of us because they think we are so inferior and weak, that is why its easy for them to be arrogant, demanding and mean....

but I thought the americans are known, specially by most europeans, as superficially nice, and so extra perk up good mood people, with an exaggerated expressions, even if they are in a bad mood they would always find the energy to say "great" "perfect" "awesome"!:nuts:
mao tingali nay giingong plastic? tan-awa tong amerikanoha, 3 years nang nakigpuyo sa mga cebuano, tulo katuig nga pasakay? ambot lang og makanawong siyag bagotbot atubangan sa mga kaila niyang mga local, or mahimo ra niyang perting panginsulto sa iyang video?

I have met americans, and really find most of them as loud, over confident, all the glories and exuberance, and they love to talk all the time about themselves, they dont want to listen and observe much about people... maybe thats the reason many of them are ignorant and careless with their mouth...

I think the Americans need to learn much about things outside america!
cause we know too much about them already...

sorry to say this, maybe u are partly american.. but if he can say lots of fuck in his video, well here i can say !!!!FUCK YOU AMERICANS, ALL I LIKE ABOUT YOU IS TO FUCK YOUR WHITE ASS, or black ass or whatever!!!!:gunz::gaah::bash::lol:

^^ lage daghan gyud amenities ang danasan, both natural ug man-made. :cheers:

repost lang nato dre ha :D


cool video from Danasan Eco Adventure Park!
:cheers:

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wew this is so nice!!! Pohon ka lang!!!!:cheers:

ang problema, he wants to put words into my mouth like what he usually do. gisultihan na gani sa reason, muinsistir pa gyud sa iyang point! sooo, apparently he really has some issues about me with the sole intent of trying to avenge his comrades down there! :lol::lol::lol:

ahahaha kalingaw ani... gakasumpaki diay mong diehard??? oooooiiiii basin kamoy magkadayon ha!!! ahahahaha! Joke!!!:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Good afternoon guys, regarding the video, I say don't shoot the messenger. He has some valid points although there are also some silliness and nitpicking and just plain ignorance like about the napkins and the MILF.

Suggestion lang nako ba kanang mga CR naa untay sign nga magpahibalo nga wala silay TP's kay lisod baya unsaon pagpanlimpyo inig kahuman nimog you know what. Bisan ug diha lang sa mga tindahan ug restaurants of a certain size. Nabiktima na baya ko ani maayo na lang naa koy kuyog ug naa poy cash para sa vending machine. TMI pero it's a valid issue.

Also, I have been banned for a long time that's why I have not been able to post.

OT: whaaat mam? na banned ka??? why oh why? i-PM kuno nako ang rason beh! ehehehe chiizms kayo mam sa??? hahahaha

Thanks to councilor Sisinio Andales... karon ra ko kahibaw nga iya jud diayng gifilan og persona non grata ning hilas nga americano! at least makaingon sila nga dili lang ta nila ma-easy2x og insulto og look down, mao ni saktong pinoy dili pa under, asa naman diay ang dugo ni lapu lapu diba???!. tan-awa tagbaw apology ning americano! mao nay nindot! makaingon man pod tang dont u dare mess with us!!! hahaha! ipasaka ang bandila sa pagkapilipinhon, pagkacebuano!!!:cheers:

In a hindsight.. we must be grateful for JAMES that he had brought this out to the mainstream media.. kay kani nga mga issue.. wa jud ni pakialam ang mga government officials.. its a wake up call..

so to the contrary.. instead of the "persona non grata" tag.. we must be even grateful to him.. :okay:

thank him???NO, just Fuck him! ok? in his video only very few are valid criticisms, mostly are fuckin insults and exaggerations and stupid comparisons! :ohno: i cant believe you.. my god, Fuck of what we have become!!! fuck atay natakdan nakos pinesting americano!!!
naa pay hing-ingon witty kuno iyang video? why? kay tungod maayo siya mo-ingles and u find it cool sa iyang radical ways and pacool2x og style??? nabag-ohan ra mo kay lahi ning insultong inengles, sosyal paminawon! kay Inengles GUD!!! waaaaaaaaaaa mabuang ko!!!:nuts::nuts:
colonial mentality to the max!!!

I agree with you here. Let's not muddle the issue/s. It's clear he wants to give his ideas which could help our community. If it were me, you people will clubber me with: "BASA-A GYUD NIMO UG TAI BAY UY!"

Who would take me seriously if I were doing a James S? Wa gyud! Pila ra kaha mo view sa akong i-upload nga video!

hahaha mao! tinuod jud kayo ni....

thank him???NO, just Fuck him! ok? in his video only very few are valid criticisms, mostly are fuckin insults and exaggerations and stupid comparisons! :ohno: i cant believe you.. my god, Fuck of what we have become!!! fuck atay natakdan nakos pinesting americano!!!
naa pay hing-ingon witty kuno iyang video? why? kay tungod maayo siya mo-ingles and u find it cool sa iyang radical ways and pacool2x og style??? nabag-ohan ra mo kay lahi ning insultong inengles, sosyal paminawon! kay Inengles GUD!!! waaaaaaaaaaa mabuang ko!!!:nuts::nuts:
colonial mentality to the max!!!

i dont think its colonial mentality... even if a filipino did it, for me id still have the same reaction. its not the way he did his piece. it was the issues he was trying to convey. if you try to focus on that ull realize most of what he's saying is true.... and the Truth hurts...

theres so many things good about cebu... and dghan sd bad... the guy showed it and im not sure about his intentions. but its there and actions are needed. its frustrating that city officials would declare persona non grata to someone who showed them how inutile they are... we should bash more on the officers and not on the american guy coz seriously anyone can do it... even us...

P702 million joint venture: Capitol, Ayala ink water pact
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789725&publicationSubCategoryId=107


CEBU, Philippines - After the success in land development decades ago, the Province of Cebu and the Ayala Corporation have ventured into a P702 million bulk water supply project for Metro Cebu.

A Joint Investment Agreement was signed yesterday between Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Gerardo Ablaza Jr., chairman and president of Ayala-led Manila Water Consortium (MWC), Inc.

As agreed, MWC will own 51 percent while the provincial government will own 49 percent. Both parties will name two board members each and agree on the fifth member.

The province will pay the P125.6-million initial investment during the incorporation.

An amount of P256.5 million representing 30 percent of the total project cost will be paid immediately upon the creation of the joint company.

Under the agreement, a Joint Investment Corporation will be created wherein MWC shall nominate its chairman, president, general manager/chief operating officer, corporate secretary; and finance and administrative officer.

The province shall nominate the vice chairman, vice president and treasurer.

Ayala Corporation President Fernando Zobel de Ayala witnessed the signing at the Capitol Social Hall.

In his speech, Ayala said they are delighted and honored to part of the continued development of Cebu, which plays a significant contribution to the country's overall growth.

"Our confidence in the great potential of Cebu has never wavered," Ayala said.

Ayala Corporation has invested in a real estate company and subsidiaries like the Cebu Holdings, Inc. and the Cebu Property Venture and Development Corporation.

Ayala thanked Cebu leaders for supporting the project for nearly a decade. The bulk water agreement aims to address the critical water situation in Metro Cebu.

Garcia said CPVDC proved to be a harmonious and mutually beneficial partnership between the provincial government and the Ayala Corporation.

"Decades ago, Ayala land already saw the potential of Cebu, they have invested in Cebu at that time when the future was not that bright," Garcia said.

Garcia said the partnership must be sustained for the generations to come.

Ablaza said they are venturing into long-term projects and water infrastructure is an inter-generational infrastructure meant to last for several generations.

^^ Kudos to Ayala Corp! From real estate (ALI/CHI/CPVDC), banking (BPI), telecom (GLOBE), and now utilities (MWCI), well represented na gyud nila ang Cebu! Truly, Ayala loves Cebu! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

i dont think its colonial mentality... even if a filipino did it, for me id still have the same reaction. its not the way he did his piece. it was the issues he was trying to convey. if you try to focus on that ull realize most of what he's saying is true.... and the Truth hurts...

theres so many things good about cebu... and dghan sd bad... the guy showed it and im not sure about his intentions. but its there and actions are needed. its frustrating that city officials would declare persona non grata to someone who showed them how inutile they are... we should bash more on the officers and not on the american guy coz seriously anyone can do it... even us...

Agree ko aning imong mga punto bay! People who took offense should have been affected very much of what was raised in the video! Now we know that the people who promised to work for the community are sitting on their butts. If not, they're very busy doing other things - not in the service of the community, but for other considerations!

Dali ra man sabton ang ilang reaksiyon: nauwaw ba kay naa may nangisog pag sulti sa tanan ug unsa ang mga simple nga butang nga wa tagda sa mga hingtungdan! To save face, ila dayong kastigohon ang mo-sulti sa tinuod! Arang2x na lang si Mike kay wa kaayo mosakay sa mob-mentality, aksiyon lang dayon sa mga items nga naa sa video.

Kris TV is in Cebu right now! Kris really loves Cebu! :cheers:


Kris: "What I really commend about Cebu is its super clean talaga"

If Kris only watched the vid! :lol:

Aguy, Kris is having lunch with Gov. Gwen on national TV! :D

Aguy, Kris is having lunch with Gov. Gwen on national TV! :D
Eats Balamban Liempo and have her tummy tucked. :lol:

^^ at gulat2x si Kris sa Lechon na nilagyan ng sobra-sobrang asin! :lol: wala siguro sya kahibalo nga himarat ang mga tao sa Cebu unlike in Manila/Luzon na hilig sa mga aslom (sinigang/sampaloc)! :lol:

^^ at gulat2x si Kris sa Lechon na nilagyan ng sobra-sobrang asin! :lol: wala siguro sya kahibalo nga himarat ang mga tao sa Cebu unlike in Manila/Luzon na hilig sa mga aslom (sinigang/sampaloc)! :lol:

Kay diver siguro ka p're, mao nga hilig ka'g parat! Mo-aslom baya sad na p're basta dugay nang wa'y xxxxx! Hahahahahahaha:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^ hahaha...:lol::naughty::D

honestly i think they dont need to stab us at the back, they can stab us at the front, no problem at all, cause filipinos always says ok and patient and tolerant specially when it comes to foreigners! they are not afraid of us because they think we are so inferior and weak, that is why its easy for them to be arrogant, demanding and mean....

but I thought the americans are known, specially by most europeans, as superficially nice, and so extra perk up good mood people, with an exaggerated expressions, even if they are in a bad mood they would always find the energy to say "great" "perfect" "awesome"!:nuts:
mao tingali nay giingong plastic? tan-awa tong amerikanoha, 3 years nang nakigpuyo sa mga cebuano, tulo katuig nga pasakay? ambot lang og makanawong siyag bagotbot atubangan sa mga kaila niyang mga local, or mahimo ra niyang perting panginsulto sa iyang video?

I have met americans, and really find most of them as loud, over confident, all the glories and exuberance, and they love to talk all the time about themselves, they dont want to listen and observe much about people... maybe thats the reason many of them are ignorant and careless with their mouth...

I think the Americans need to learn much about things outside america!
cause we know too much about them already...

sorry to say this, maybe u are partly american.. but if he can say lots of fuck in his video, well here i can say !!!!FUCK YOU AMERICANS, ALL I LIKE ABOUT YOU IS TO FUCK YOUR WHITE ASS, or black ass or whatever!!!!:gunz::gaah::bash::lol:

The Americans i met so far are exactly the opposite of your descriptions. Maybe because they are of better breeding? :)

At the end of the day, it's not what passport you have that influence your personality, but it is on how you were brought up.

Pagpirmero bitaw namo'ng landing sa Shenzhen City, about 7 years ago, ang uban nako kauban nga Pinoy grabe dayon nakapanaway nga disarrange, hugaw ug hadlok ang Shenzhen...Ginoo ko! Sa makauna la'g saway...Wa gud maghunahuna nga ang mga dagko'ng siyudad sa Pinas layo ra kaayo's Shenzhen in terms of urban planning ug kahinlo ug kahapsay. Kada eskina, duna'y police/tanod ug duna'y mga nakamotor nga police nga mag-sige'g patrol.

Pagkahitabo bitaw sa Manila hostage crisis, unya nagpakita sa mga TV sa Shenzhen og documentaries kabahin sa kahimtang sa Pinas, especially mga squatters, aw, nangahilom lagi'ng mga oplok.

P702 million joint venture: Capitol, Ayala ink water pact
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789725&publicationSubCategoryId=107
CEBU, Philippines - After the success in land development decades ago, the Province of Cebu and the Ayala Corporation have ventured into a P702 million bulk water supply project for Metro Cebu.
A Joint Investment Agreement was signed yesterday between Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Gerardo Ablaza Jr., chairman and president of Ayala-led Manila Water Consortium (MWC), Inc.
As agreed, MWC will own 51 percent while the provincial government will own 49 percent. Both parties will name two board members each and agree on the fifth member.
The province will pay the P125.6-million initial investment during the incorporation.
An amount of P256.5 million representing 30 percent of the total project cost will be paid immediately upon the creation of the joint company.
Under the agreement, a Joint Investment Corporation will be created wherein MWC shall nominate its chairman, president, general manager/chief operating officer, corporate secretary; and finance and administrative officer.

We have to see the financial Statement
343.98 million is 49% of 702 million
382.1 million is 125.8 + 256.5

38.12 million is an overpayent
or 54.42% of 702 million.
The Cebu province actually has the controlling interest.
MWC shall nominate ????
We the Cebuanos own Cebu MCW.
We got to be prepared to pay for expensive privatized unbottled water.
The cost should be at least 49% discount for the people who owns the water.

Of course Ayala Properties will be protected if ever
we need another Osmena Dam in the near future..
Since when public funds and public necessity can be controlled by private interest group?

mga brod ka hinumdom mo sauna na naay taga davao na forumer na ni comment na hugaw kaau atong lugar unya unsa may na hitabo dba perting sukoa ninyo unya karon bag ohay lang naa naman puy nag nagtamas2x sa atong pinalanggang sugbo ang kalahi an lang puti lang ni cya so ato cyang dawaton sa y kosmod :lol: kay lagi witty kaau cya so we should be grateful... unsa nani sakto bani? kung taga davao suko mo kung puti gani mapasalamaton pa kaau mo ....:ohno: maypag mo buto mong tanan dri ..... kay naka like man mo sa gi himo sa puti maypa magpa lubi nalang sad mo nya aron total package na ba :lol::nocrook:

mga brod ka hinumdom mo sauna na naay taga davao na forumer na ni comment na hugaw kaau atong lugar unya unsa may na hitabo dba perting sukoa ninyo unya karon bag ohay lang naa naman puy nag nagtamas2x sa atong pinalanggang sugbo ang kalahi an lang puti lang ni cya so ato cyang dawaton sa y kosmod :lol: kay lagi witty kaau cya so we should be grateful... unsa nani sakto bani? kung taga davao suko mo kung puti gani mapasalamaton pa kaau mo ....:ohno: maypag mo buto mong tanan dri ..... kay naka like man mo sa gi himo sa puti maypa magpa lubi nalang sad mo nya aron total package na ba :lol::nocrook:

Pero basin gubot siguro gihapon Nyor, kung nahitabo lang gud nga si brod Jimmy kay forumer pud sa SSC...Basin makatilaw pud siya og lamok lamok kung diri pa to's SSC-Cebu nga thread siya nag post og "fuck" "fuck".

^^
mao! actually dakong kalahian bai kay si pareng Jimmy dili SSC forumer unlike in forums wherein we do not know who's behind every post esp. here that there's a longstanding feud between the other group. So granting he didn't made those vids and just went out in the forums with the same exact words he was saying in his dislike vid, mapanitan gyud siguro siya bai. :D

Well said! Is there no copyright infringement if I use these nice quote from you sir/ma'am? TIA

Go ahead, be my guest! :cheers:

bisag naay tornado, nindot gihapon ang skyline...:D
tag as kaayo tan awn ang King buildings ani nga angle...:okay:
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I remember a couple of years back seeing a formation of waterspouts on my way to Cebu from Tubigon, Bohol.... Being on a boat I could tell you it was a little nerve wracking...

Is there any historical record of other significant waterspouts/tornadoes hitting the city proper or pier?

mga brod ka hinumdom mo sauna na naay taga davao na forumer na ni comment na hugaw kaau atong lugar unya unsa may na hitabo dba perting sukoa ninyo unya karon bag ohay lang naa naman puy nag nagtamas2x sa atong pinalanggang sugbo ang kalahi an lang puti lang ni cya so ato cyang dawaton sa y kosmod :lol: kay lagi witty kaau cya so we should be grateful... unsa nani sakto bani? kung taga davao suko mo kung puti gani mapasalamaton pa kaau mo ....:ohno: maypag mo buto mong tanan dri ..... kay naka like man mo sa gi himo sa puti maypa magpa lubi nalang sad mo nya aron total package na ba :lol::nocrook:
Ingnon ta lang pu'nga nga depende sa sabot sir! Hahaha. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ang nakalahi sa kadtong miari diri unya nanaway, naa man pud gu'y sawayonon sa ilang dapit. Nakahinumdum ba sad ka nga pwerting baha tungod kay clogged up sa hugaw ang ilang mga drainage didto sa ila, hinungdan nga daghan sab intawon ang nakalas nga kinabuhi?

Pareha ra na ug ang ko'on sige ug ingon nga itom ang samput sa kaldero! Ingon sad ang kaldero nga: "Nya, ikaw?"

Kana gud untang molabay ug bato, kanang wa gyu'y sa'a! (Palihug lang ko ug pangita sa cita sa Bibliya ninyo bro kay kalimot ko).

Asa kaha ta kakita ana diri sa atong dapit?

Kana gud untang molabay ug bato, kanang wa gyu'y sa'a! (Palihug lang ko ug pangita sa cita sa Bibliya ninyo bro kay kalimot ko).


Juan capitulo 8 versiculo 7:
"Let he who is without sin cast the first stone"


:D

Juan capitulo 8 versiculo 7:


:D

oi holy week naman diay diri kay nag preach naman si padre damaso:lol:

^^ :lol::rofl::D

gapari ta ka @mainstream..hehe

We have to see the financial Statement
343.98 million is 49% of 702 million
382.1 million is 125.8 + 256.5

38.12 million is an overpayent
or 54.42% of 702 million.
The Cebu province actually has the controlling interest.
MWC shall nominate ????
We the Cebuanos own Cebu MCW.
We got to be prepared to pay for expensive privatized unbottled water.
The cost should be at least 49% discount for the people who owns the water.

Of course Ayala Properties will be protected if ever
we need another Osmena Dam in the near future..
Since when public funds and public necessity can be controlled by private interest group?

I recommend people watch the documentary "Thirst" for a better understanding of the consequences of privatizing water.
This is what people should be paying attention on since it affects their lives and their children's future.
Now I'm going to be banned permanently.

oi holy week naman diay diri kay nag preach naman si padre damaso:lol:
Butangi! Shot hinuon sa taro! Sorry kaayo bay ha? Nadisgrasya hinuon ka tungod sa request nako! Addddddddjooooooonnng!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=wqbx2TMxz8A

I wish they do more like this in the mountains.
This is an NGO in Bacolod that won the BBC World Challenge 2010 and the Ramon Magsaysay Award. Something to be proud of aside from the usual singers and boxers. :) The mountain folks have water for free or for a minimal fee.

Some sort of waste water treatment facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Something only we can wish for.

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/267/cache/environmental-photographer-year-2010-construction_26722_600x450.jpg

thank him???NO, just Fuck him! ok? in his video only very few are valid criticisms, mostly are fuckin insults and exaggerations and stupid comparisons! :ohno: i cant believe you.. my god, Fuck of what we have become!!! fuck atay natakdan nakos pinesting americano!!!
naa pay hing-ingon witty kuno iyang video? why? kay tungod maayo siya mo-ingles and u find it cool sa iyang radical ways and pacool2x og style??? nabag-ohan ra mo kay lahi ning insultong inengles, sosyal paminawon! kay Inengles GUD!!! waaaaaaaaaaa mabuang ko!!!:nuts::nuts:
colonial mentality to the max!!!


Ang akong gipasabot na to thank him.. is because.. due to his litany napansin sa local government ug even sa national government ang mga ginagmay pero equally important sad na problema...

Lahi man gud kung kita ra mga Pillipino ra sad mag sige ug litanya.. mora lang wala na sa atong mga opisyal..

Wala nako gi justify sad iyang gbuhat.. that why i said.. "in a hindsight" kay ako ra gi dissect ang mga positive na nahitabo sa iyang negative na gibuhat...

Some sort of waste water treatment facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Something only we can wish for.

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/267/cache/environmental-photographer-year-2010-construction_26722_600x450.jpg

Maybe on a smaller scale instead of dumping the untreated waste into the sea and the ground. A good use for tax money.

Lain pay ato, nindot lagi ang Mactan golf course. Pwede makadula bisag dili member? Naa silay driving range?

j9rhFDFksdw&feature

j9rhFDFksdw&feature

WOW! WOW! WOW! :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause:


Whenever I see videos like this, I become even more proud of my hometown because despite all her imperfections and problems, Cebu's TRUE beauty will always shine through no matter what! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

Some sort of waste water treatment facility in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Something only we can wish for.

http://images.nationalgeographic.com/wpf/media-live/photos/000/267/cache/environmental-photographer-year-2010-construction_26722_600x450.jpg

^^ bai @sleep, there's also a jogging / walking path and a park next to it...located 30 to 40 minutes (by car) from our flat :D

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correction: SINULOG now attracts More than a MILLION Local & Foreign Tourists, not Thousands



:D

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Kris Aquino loves Crimson Resort & Spa Mactan! :cheers:

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:D

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^^^^taya, mura lage og scrotum ang porma sa pool :lol::lol::lol:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOzdR-GHhg4&feature=related

CEBU! Changi Airport Singapore

Photos from FB
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where is this airport?

asa na nga airport @main?

ay sorry. that's Changi Airport. :okay:

yes.. i've been t that airport..really nice!! thanks

Imperial Palace
http://i44.tinypic.com/33pedxk.jpg

massive ayo ang imperial palace! :cheers: d ba ang tag-iya sa imperial palace kay ang owner sa j center ug cebu mangoes?


OT: wala lang, gihisgutan napud ta sa ubos, oh well murag kita gyud ang benchmark, our very small city :D

I remember a couple of years back seeing a formation of waterspouts on my way to Cebu from Tubigon, Bohol.... Being on a boat I could tell you it was a little nerve wracking...

Is there any historical record of other significant waterspouts/tornadoes hitting the city proper or pier?

there were several baby tornadoes already most specifically in Talisay SRP area. I've seen 2 baby tornadoes when I was in high school destroying houses along the coast of Tagunol and the worst is that baby tornado that destroyed more than 100 houses from Talisay to Bulacao Pardo area where the steel billboard of ACT Bulacao was blown away. Several also hit Mandaue area...

gisalida na ang Oslob feture ni Kris?

^^ ugma pa bro. murag 2-day episode siya dinhi.

ganiha, Kris was all praises for Cebu gyud! kanang iyang natural way of talking na murag makapasuya sa uban ba! :colgate::cheers:

I'm watching now bro... nanibawt akong balhibo pag ingon niya nga ANG LINIS NGA CEBU..ahahahaha. Good job daw si Radaza, good job, good job...waaaa!

^^
generally, limpyo man gyud ang Cebu! dili man ingon na wala gyuy manglimpyo. naa man gyud ng hugaw pero dili mana pasagdan lang for pila ka days kay naa man gyud manglimpyo! ang uban OA and exag ra gyud mu-critic to the highest level! :D

bitaw, limpyo man pero nasubraan lang niyag balik balik, nga mo meanna nuon nga super limyo...:D

^^ hahaha...mao. NABAGOHAN ra siguro si Kris sa Cebu kay gikan biya siya'g Manila! :lol:

kita ko anang Kris Aquino a few days ago sa Cafe Laguna Ayala ga lunch together with mike rama, gwen garcia with her daughters, salimbangon yeung and other politicians...naa sad pia cayetano.. bantog ra pagpangaon namu didto daghan kaayu media

mu depende ra gyud na aha ga gikan ang tao... limpyu man ang Cebu pero nay uban mu ingon 'nalang' og hugaw kay galagot/suya sa atong lugar..:) (im not talking bout jimmy)

^^ ug kanang Rico's Lechon ba, mga Dionson diay tagiya ana! wala ko kahibalo ang iyang anak (Rico) ako diayng classmate pag 1st year college! ang iyang anak maoy giinterview ni Kris!

Harrods -an upscale department store from london

http://www.eats.my/img/b959d50a.jpeg

see the logo? very familiar hahaha almost the same as Harolds hotel

http://img201.imageshack.us/img201/5260/imgp0095.jpg

as requested by @southernbelle. Here it is! :D


Top 10 Wedding Venues
Inner Circle


TOP 1
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Cebu
Couples couldn’t ask for a better setting than Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, whether they choose to have a luxurious indoor wedding, a sophisticated celebration under the stars or an intimate beach affair. Shangr-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines


TOP 2
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Abu Dhabi
Say your vows against a stunning backdrop at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, which offers striking views of ocean sunsets and traditional Arabic domes and miranets. Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE


TOP 3
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Maldives
Surrounded by 17,000 coconut trees and over six kilometres of picturesque coastline, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives provides stunning natural beauty for your big day. Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives


TOP 4
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Cairns
With its delightful seaside location and unsurpassed contemporary luxury, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is a beautiful location in northern Australia, offering a wide selection of wedding themes. Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns, Australia


TOP 5
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Kota Kinabalu
Set on Pantai Dalit beach, surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu is the ultimate wedding destination. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia


TOP 6
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Beijing
Weddings are a specialty at China World Summit Wing, Beijing, with tailor-made services for a truly unique experience that is meticulous in its attention to detail. China World Summit, Beijing, China


TOP 7
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Fiji
Situated in one of the world’s most romantic locales, Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji boasts its very own seaside wedding chapel overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. Shangri-La's Fijian Resort, Yanuca, Fiji


TOP 8
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Dalian
The pillarless grand ballroom at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian, adorned with imported chandeliers and mural paintings, accommodates 900 people for the grandest of wedding celebrations. Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian, China


TOP 9
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Sentosa
Celebrate one of life’s most momentous occasions with a wedding by the sea at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, an idyllic location with a choice of indoor and al fresco settings. Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa, Singapore


TOP 10
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Bangkok
From intimate parties in its stunning tropical gardens beside the Chao Phraya River to lavish celebrations in the Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offers a distinctive choice of wedding venues. Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand


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gipakita ang teaser sa KrisTV before mag PBB... nag libot-liboy diay si kris sa cebu hehe

^^ ganiha nagsugod bai! ugma adto sya sa Oslob for the whale sharks unya murag feature pud ang water adventures sa Mactan. :okay:

Aboitizes overtake Ayalas

It is now confirmed, the Aboitiz family’s Aboitiz Equity Ventures (AEV) is now bigger than the Ayala Group’s (AG) holding company. Market capitalization of the PSE-listed AEV is at P277.75 billion, higher than Ayala Corp’s P244.197 billion. Despite a higher market cap, however, AEV is trading only at 13.18 times price earnings ratio or PER, compared to AG’s PER of 20.93 times – which could only mean that AEV is still cheap compared to Ayala, the same source disclosed.

source... (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=789523&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

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^^^^taya, mura lage og scrotum ang porma sa pool :lol::lol::lol:[/QUOTE]

OT:
oi ayaw ana, kay naa na rabay hingreklamo perting pangbash, panginsulto og binastos tungod nagkadaghan na kunog magbinayot sa ssc-cebu... affected na raba kayo siya sa mga bayot! pakauwaw ra kunong mga bayot sa image sa ssc-cebu! concern kayo siya! toink!!:nuts:
basin hadlok pod siyang ma identify as such or ma-associate sa mga gays...hahaha! murag karon paman siya, sa kadugay niyas ssc-cebu he should have known, basin siya jud pod???? hahaha... would that mean he is not confident with his sexuality or his masculnity, basin jud pod sa??? padecenteg image kung mopost og pamorma, perti man diayng bastosa sa tago... at least what i post is me and what i feel and my thoughts, not pretending to be, if u dont like it then wa koy mabuhat ayaw lang kog insultoha og binastosi akong pagkataw, og i-bash tungod sa akong sexuality, kay ayawg huwata mo-ulbo akng kaspa kay nap! wa ka kaila sa kinatibuk-an sa akong pagkataw ayaw patakad panginsulto og pangdiscriminate! kung wa ka kauyon sa akong pangutok og prinsipyo, paghilom or either mocomment kas imong side sa igo nga pakig argumento... dili kay bastoson nimo akong pagkataw!!! taas pa naman unta akong tan-aw nimo :ohno:
ahahaha intriga kayo pasensya, galagot lang jud ko!

^^ ya gilbi! mu-zalan habibi! :)

as requested by @southernbelle. Here it is! :D


Top 10 Wedding Venues
Inner Circle


TOP 1
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Cebu
Couples couldn’t ask for a better setting than Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, whether they choose to have a luxurious indoor wedding, a sophisticated celebration under the stars or an intimate beach affair. Shangr-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines


TOP 2
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Abu Dhabi
Say your vows against a stunning backdrop at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, which offers striking views of ocean sunsets and traditional Arabic domes and miranets. Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE


TOP 3
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Maldives
Surrounded by 17,000 coconut trees and over six kilometres of picturesque coastline, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives provides stunning natural beauty for your big day. Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives


TOP 4
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Cairns
With its delightful seaside location and unsurpassed contemporary luxury, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is a beautiful location in northern Australia, offering a wide selection of wedding themes. Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns, Australia


TOP 5
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Kota Kinabalu
Set on Pantai Dalit beach, surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu is the ultimate wedding destination. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia


TOP 6
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Beijing
Weddings are a specialty at China World Summit Wing, Beijing, with tailor-made services for a truly unique experience that is meticulous in its attention to detail. China World Summit, Beijing, China


TOP 7
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Fiji
Situated in one of the world’s most romantic locales, Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji boasts its very own seaside wedding chapel overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. Shangri-La's Fijian Resort, Yanuca, Fiji


TOP 8
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Dalian
The pillarless grand ballroom at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian, adorned with imported chandeliers and mural paintings, accommodates 900 people for the grandest of wedding celebrations. Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian, China


TOP 9
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Sentosa
Celebrate one of life’s most momentous occasions with a wedding by the sea at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, an idyllic location with a choice of indoor and al fresco settings. Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa, Singapore


TOP 10
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Bangkok
From intimate parties in its stunning tropical gardens beside the Chao Phraya River to lavish celebrations in the Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offers a distinctive choice of wedding venues. Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand


SOURCE (https://innercircle.shangri-la.com/top-10/wedding-venues/duplicate-of-top-10-my-shangri-la-photography-contest-winners/)

Nice, thanks for posting this! :cheers:

Eight new firms to open in Cebu (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/business/2012/03/22/eight-new-firms-open-cebu-212628)
| More | By Katlene O. Cacho

Thursday, March 22, 2012

ABOUT eight new international firms are set to begin operations in Cebu this year, a top official of the Cebu Investment and Promotions Center (CIPC) said.

In an interview last Wednesday, CIPC managing director Joel Mari Yu said these new firms are mostly knowledge-process outsourcing (KPO) firms that do knowledge-based activities such as medical billing, data mining, and medical encoding.

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“With the opening of these new firms we are looking at around 5,000 new job opportunities with close to 400 to 500 employee requirements for each company,” he said.

After Brian Mcknight & Hanson (March) comes.....

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3094/verticalhorizonovationw.jpg:cheers:

After Brian Mcknight & Hanson (March) comes.....

http://img580.imageshack.us/img580/3094/verticalhorizonovationw.jpg:cheers:

It's been a long time since I last heard of Vertical Horizon! College days. Good thing they'll be coming over.

Kris TV is up! :okay:


Kris: "The advantage of Cebu is that there's really so many things to do and ngayon its a plus factor na meron ng mga butanding"

wasn't able to quote her exactly but it goes something like this:

Kris: "I really commend Cebu dahil ang super linis talaga ng tubig nila to think na ang daming resorts lining along Mactan. Ang super linis talaga, clear blue waters, like Palawan"


and since yesterday pa, Kris never cease to tell how clean Cebu is in a way that will surely make you proud as a Cebuano! :cheers:

http://newsinfo-cdn.inquirer.net/files/2012/03/frontpage_Mar23.jpg

NO STOPPING BPO WAVE
8 US firms to set up shop in Cebu
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/166253/8-us-firms-to-set-up-shop-in-cebu

Cebu is no longer just a call center haven.

It’s maturing into higher value services.

The boom in business process outsourcing (BPO) has actually shown a changed trend with non-voice services leading the way, according to an investment official.

“There are more non-voice processes done here now,” said Joel Mari Yu, managing director of the Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC), the marketing arm of Cebu City government.

Yu said there are more employees working for knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) companies in Cebu doing higher level work like accounting, research, medical coding, medical billing, and computer programming than those working in call centers.

“Based on our last data, we have 52 companies into KPO hiring 45,000 people out of the 75,000 direct employment in outsourcing companies. This leaves only 30,000 people working in call centers now,” said Yu.

He added that at least eight American outsourcing companies have confirmed plans to set up offices in Cebu since January.

This developed despite fears of the adverse effects to the Philippines of a pending anti-outsourcing bill pending in the United States Congress and supported by US President Barack Obama.

Yu said that even with the US protectionist stance, Cebu is being visited by many BPO firms interested to open offices here.

“In the past, we only got one to two visits every month. I have already met and got confirmations from eight companies within the first two months of this year,” Yu said.

“This is what I have been saying. The bill will never slow down our outsourcing industry but will instead encourage more. Outsourcing is today’s reality if you want to be a globally competitive company,” he said.

He said these companies will need 4,000 and 5,000 employees to man their offices.

“Companies like EXL, HCCA, United Health Care, Promet and Talleco have already confirmed that they will open offices here. Ironically, most of these are American companies,” said Yu.

“These are mostly higher-end outsourcing services that will help provide opportunities for our graduates especially the nurses who can work as medical coders because the company will need people who have knowledge in the medical science,” said Yu.

The outsourcing industry has enjoyed a boom since 2004 in Cebu, starting with call centers that relied on a large pool of young, English-speaking college graduates.

Yu said he expects more non-voice companies to come to Cebu this year because of the availability of capable manpower.

“Cebu will continue to be an attractive destination for these companies. To ensure that we sustain that, we build capability by making sure the three critical areas are taken care of, he said.

He said these are hardware or the infrastructure, software or the business environment, and the “peopleware” or a sustained supply of appropriate manpower.

Cebu City was ranked the no. 1 “emerging global outsourcing destination” among 50 top sites worldwide in a 2009 2009 survey by Tholons, an international consultancy firm.

It was the second year Cebu City received this rating based on criteria of scale and quality of workforce, infrastructure, business catalyst, risk profile, cost and quality of life.

Following Cebu in second and third places were cities of Shanghai and Beijing.
Several industry experts said the Philippines has already overtaken India as the BPO capital of the world.

Aguy! Kris interviews Cong. Tomas and his priceless pet, SRP! :lol:

^^ avid fan ayo kang kris bro? :D

^^ hahaha.... dili man pero kay gifeature man niya ang Cebu, ni tune-in ko just like when weekend gateway went to Oslob a few weeks ago. unya pang hapon akong duty so naa pa ko sa amoa ron. :lol:

as requested by @southernbelle. Here it is! :D


Top 10 Wedding Venues
Inner Circle


TOP 1
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Cebu
Couples couldn’t ask for a better setting than Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, whether they choose to have a luxurious indoor wedding, a sophisticated celebration under the stars or an intimate beach affair. Shangr-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines

Abu Dhabi
Say your vows against a stunning backdrop at Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, which offers striking views of ocean sunsets and traditional Arabic domes and miranets. Shangri-La Hotel, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Maldives
Surrounded by 17,000 coconut trees and over six kilometres of picturesque coastline, Shangri-La’s Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives provides stunning natural beauty for your big day. Shangri-La's Villingili Resort & Spa, Maldives

Cairns
With its delightful seaside location and unsurpassed contemporary luxury, Shangri-La Hotel, The Marina, Cairns is a beautiful location in northern Australia, offering a wide selection of wedding themes. Shangri-La Hotel, Cairns, Australia


Kota Kinabalu
Set on Pantai Dalit beach, surrounded by 400 acres of lush tropical vegetation, Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu is the ultimate wedding destination. Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Beijing
Weddings are a specialty at China World Summit Wing, Beijing, with tailor-made services for a truly unique experience that is meticulous in its attention to detail. China World Summit, Beijing, China

Fiji
Situated in one of the world’s most romantic locales, Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa, Yanuca, Fiji boasts its very own seaside wedding chapel overlooking the South Pacific Ocean. Shangri-La's Fijian Resort, Yanuca, Fiji


Dalian
The pillarless grand ballroom at Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian, adorned with imported chandeliers and mural paintings, accommodates 900 people for the grandest of wedding celebrations. Shangri-La Hotel, Dalian, China


Sentosa
Celebrate one of life’s most momentous occasions with a wedding by the sea at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sentosa Resort, an idyllic location with a choice of indoor and al fresco settings. Shangri-La's Rasa Sentosa, Singapore

Bangkok
From intimate parties in its stunning tropical gardens beside the Chao Phraya River to lavish celebrations in the Grand Ballroom, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok offers a distinctive choice of wedding venues. Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand


SOURCE (https://innercircle.shangri-la.com/top-10/wedding-venues/duplicate-of-top-10-my-shangri-la-photography-contest-winners/)

Na...Number one na pud ang Cebu, unya ang ka-kompetensya pa gud kay mga top caliber cities/places around the world pa gud...Pang international na gud ni'ng Cebu oi...That is after being the No.1 Emerging BPO City for two consecutive years against Shanghai and Shenzhen... :)

That is on top of having a rescue unit that is hailed as one of the best in Asia.

Mahambugero na pud ko ani. :D

Viva Cebu! Viva Las Islas Filipinas!!!

http://newsinfo-cdn.inquirer.net/files/2012/03/frontpage_Mar23.jpg

NO STOPPING BPO WAVE
8 US firms to set up shop in Cebu
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/166253/8-us-firms-to-set-up-shop-in-cebu



I don't know if one of these 8 firms is the company that contacted me. I had submitted already my resume, expected salary and other information they asked from me, but no feedback yet.... :)

Hoping for the best.

^^ actually bai, ni request gyud si @southernbelle ana kay naglibog pa sya asa sya maminyo! :D wa nay lain pa, CEBU ra! Numero Uno! :okay:

Na...Number one na pud ang Cebu, unya ang ka-kompetensya pa gud kay mga top caliber cities/places around the world pa gud...Pang international na gud ni'ng Cebu oi...That is after being the No.1 Emerging BPO City for two consecutive years against Shanghai and Shenzhen... :)

Mahambugero na pud ko ani. :D

Viva Cebu! Viva Las Islas Filipinas!!!



I don't know if one of these 8 firms is the company that contacted me. I had submitted already my resume, expected salary and other information they asked from me, but no feedback yet.... :)

Hoping for the best.

just keep your heart where it is. dont let it go beyond your head :lol:
yup cebu should continually strive to become a world class metropolis as well as its people.

^^The best magminyo sa Cebu diay...Hehehehehe

On the other hand, aside from Singapore and Hongkong, we could also look up to Macau as our model on becoming a "world class" city... :)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/23.jpg

^^The best magminyo sa Cebu diay...Hehehehehe

On the other hand, aside from Singapore and Hongkong, we could also look up to Macau as our model on becoming a "world class" city... :)
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/23.jpg
Yep. Ari gyud mo magpahikot sa li-og sa Sugbo!

^^ hahaha....murag lain man paminawon bro! murag dili romantik! :lol::rofl::D

Neda OKs P133-B projects, including LRT 1 extension
By Cai U. Ordinario and Recto Mercene, BusinessMirror
Posted at 03/23/2012 6:55 AM | Updated as of 03/23/2012 8:46 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The National Economic and Development Authority (Neda) Board, in its first meeting for the year, approved on Thursday a total of 12 projects worth P133 billion.

Earlier, the PPP Center said it is scheduled to roll out P154.47 billion worth of projects in 2012. The amount covers 16 projects to be undertaken by various implementing agencies (IAs).

The complete list of the projects approved by the board was not immediately available from the Neda.

The biggest of the PPP projects is the P25-billion Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) new water supply; the smallest will be the P900-million Vaccine Self-Sufficiency Program of the Department of Health (DOH). 

The list of 16 projects includes the P20.18-billion Nlex-Slex Connector Road; P20-billion Balara Water Hub; P19.69-billion Cala Expressway (Cavite and Laguna side); P11.3-billion LRT 2 East Extension; P10.4-billion PPP for School Infrastructure Project (Batch 1); P10.15-billion Mactan Terminal 2 Airport Development; and P8-billion New Bohol Airport.

Other projects are the P7.8-billion Laguindingan Airport Operations and Maintenance; P5.3-billion Cold Chain Systems Project; P5-billion Modernization of the Philippine Orthopedic Center; P4.2-billion Puerto Princesa Airport; P1.8 billion-Common Fare Collection System; P1.5-billion Rehabilitate-Operate-Transfer of Angat Hydro Electric Power Plant Turbines 4 and 5; and P1.25-billion Grains Central Project.

Documents previously obtained by the BusinessMirror showed that apart from the 16 projects scheduled for rollout this year, there are 43 other projects in the PPP pipeline.

This pipeline includes 15 projects to be implemented by the Department of Transportation and Communications; nine projects by the Department of Public Works and Highways; eight projects with local government Units; and two each for the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the MWSS.

The list of pipeline projects also includes one project each for the Department of Education, Department of Justice; Department of Finance, National Irrigation Administration, Department of Foreign Affairs; Office of the Solicitor General, Department of National Defense, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority, and Land Transportation Office.

The list of projects approved by the Neda Board in its meeting included the Market Transformation through Introduction of Energy Efficient Electric Tricycle (E-Trike) Project of the Department of Energy; Agus VI Hydroelectric Power Plant (Units 1 and 2) Uprating Project of the National Power Corp.; Land Transportation Office Infrastructure and Information System (LTO-IIS) Project of the Department of Transportation and Communication; and the Jalaur River Multipurpose Irrigation Project Phase II, Umayam River Irrigation Project (URIP) and 6. Casecnan Multipurpose Irrigation and Power Project (CMIPP)*—Irrigation Component Phase II of National Irrigation Administration.

Other projects were the Bridge Construction Project for Expanded Agrarian Reform Communities Development—Umiray Bridge of the Department of Agrarian Reform; Integrated Natural Resources and Environmental Management Program of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources; the Baler-Casiguran Road Improvement Project and Samar Pacific Coastal Road Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways; and Integrated Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate-Change Adaptation Measures in Low-Lying Areas of Pampanga Bay Project of the Department of Public Works and Highways and Department of Education.

http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iPdngnW8wphG1GVfKpPFv4xiO8Fg?docId=CNG.7c99eaf6c5fb2d48dcae3b14ad0b0cff.131

^^Hopefully, in 2013, Cebu's BRT will be already in the list.

^^ hahaha....murag lain man paminawon bro! murag dili romantik! :lol::rofl::D
Tinuod gyud na bro. Naay nabitik ana kay hugot kaayo ang cord nga gigamit (something borrowed lagi kuno). Nahigot gyud sa liog! Hahahaha

kuyawa na diay sa cebu wui...:)..

http://newsinfo-cdn.inquirer.net/files/2012/03/frontpage_Mar23.jpg

NO STOPPING BPO WAVE
8 US firms to set up shop in Cebu
http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/166253/8-us-firms-to-set-up-shop-in-cebu

Cebu is no longer just a call center haven.

It’s maturing into higher value services.

The boom in business process outsourcing (BPO) has actually shown a changed trend with non-voice services leading the way, according to an investment official.

“There are more non-voice processes done here now,” said Joel Mari Yu, managing director of the Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC), the marketing arm of Cebu City government.

Yu said there are more employees working for knowledge process outsourcing (KPO) companies in Cebu doing higher level work like accounting, research, medical coding, medical billing, and computer programming than those working in call centers.

“Based on our last data, we have 52 companies into KPO hiring 45,000 people out of the 75,000 direct employment in outsourcing companies. This leaves only 30,000 people working in call centers now,” said Yu.

He added that at least eight American outsourcing companies have confirmed plans to set up offices in Cebu since January.

This developed despite fears of the adverse effects to the Philippines of a pending anti-outsourcing bill pending in the United States Congress and supported by US President Barack Obama.

Yu said that even with the US protectionist stance, Cebu is being visited by many BPO firms interested to open offices here.

“In the past, we only got one to two visits every month. I have already met and got confirmations from eight companies within the first two months of this year,” Yu said.

“This is what I have been saying. The bill will never slow down our outsourcing industry but will instead encourage more. Outsourcing is today’s reality if you want to be a globally competitive company,” he said.

He said these companies will need 4,000 and 5,000 employees to man their offices.

“Companies like EXL, HCCA, United Health Care, Promet and Talleco have already confirmed that they will open offices here. Ironically, most of these are American companies,” said Yu.

“These are mostly higher-end outsourcing services that will help provide opportunities for our graduates especially the nurses who can work as medical coders because the company will need people who have knowledge in the medical science,” said Yu.

The outsourcing industry has enjoyed a boom since 2004 in Cebu, starting with call centers that relied on a large pool of young, English-speaking college graduates.

Yu said he expects more non-voice companies to come to Cebu this year because of the availability of capable manpower.

“Cebu will continue to be an attractive destination for these companies. To ensure that we sustain that, we build capability by making sure the three critical areas are taken care of, he said.

He said these are hardware or the infrastructure, software or the business environment, and the “peopleware” or a sustained supply of appropriate manpower.

Cebu City was ranked the no. 1 “emerging global outsourcing destination” among 50 top sites worldwide in a 2009 2009 survey by Tholons, an international consultancy firm.

It was the second year Cebu City received this rating based on criteria of scale and quality of workforce, infrastructure, business catalyst, risk profile, cost and quality of life.

Following Cebu in second and third places were cities of Shanghai and Beijing.
Several industry experts said the Philippines has already overtaken India as the BPO capital of the world.


And i heard there is still more come.... :cheers:

Nagtan.aw ko kron palang sa TFC Kris TV ingon ni kris napa wow gajud sya cebu sobra malinis daw dagat along mactan shores then pina features sad ni ang Murillo Furniture with Congressman Tommy Osmeña interview..

Cebu World class:cheers:

Inspirational. :D :D Which is mas angayan kaha? A love poem or a love song to match that beach photo?
Paciencia na sa deep Cebuano, owing to time constraints I couldnt find a simpler poem. :D

Love is the enchanted dawn of every heart ~ Lamartine

as requested by @southernbelle. Here it is! :D


Top 10 Wedding Venues
Inner Circle


TOP 1
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Cebu
Couples couldn’t ask for a better setting than Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, whether they choose to have a luxurious indoor wedding, a sophisticated celebration under the stars or an intimate beach affair. Shangr-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines



Pagpangga
- Adonis Durado

Kung mopangga ka og tawo,
Gitigom mo diha niya
Ang imong kaugalingon.
Giakob mo ang imong palad
Diha sa iyang palad,
Susama sa Pagtak-om
Sa Duha ka nabuwag
Nga kabhang sa kinhason.
Gihipos mo tuod
Ang iyang pahiyom ug tutok,
Diay aron iuli kini nga tibuok
Pinaagi sa halok.
Mahimong itugot mong
Isum-ok ka niya
Ngadto sa lasang
Saiyang gibati ug hunahuna,
Gumikan sa utlanan niini,
Nasayod kang ang mga sulog
Sa busay sa iyang handumanan
Kay misteryusong matigom
Ngadto sa lawod
Sa imong dughan.
Ug kini ang rasun nganong
Mas kamingaw ka
Nga masabtan diha sa anino
Sa nag-inusarang kahoy
Nga misuway og apas
Sa naghunas nga dagat.
Kung nganong may kasikas
Sa kabalaka nga mamukaw
Inig bukot sa kadlawon
Dihang gialimungawan ka
Nga wan-a siya sa imong tupad.
Apan sa pagkaplag nga naa ra siya
Nahinanok sa imong luyo,
Hangupon mo siya og gakos
Subay sa kalipay nga nasinati
Sa umang nga nakakaplag
Og bag-o niyang bayanan.


:cool: :lol:

Inspirational. :D :D Now for the love song. :D

Love is the enchanted dawn of every heart ~ Lamartine

as requested by @southernbelle. Here it is! :D


Top 10 Wedding Venues
Inner Circle


TOP 1
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Cebu
Couples couldn’t ask for a better setting than Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Cebu, whether they choose to have a luxurious indoor wedding, a sophisticated celebration under the stars or an intimate beach affair. Shangr-La's Mactan Island Resort, Cebu, Philippines



Tudloi Ako

rpnJbGj-TG4

:cool: :lol:

PLAZA SUGBO with CELOSIA/SINULOG Flowers
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7204/6859754054_c00fb4fd9b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigmoneybruce/6859754054/)
P1030181 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/bigmoneybruce/6859754054/) by BigMoneyBruce (http://www.flickr.com/people/bigmoneybruce/), on Flickr

dako-a gud sa budget sa MCIA Terminal 2.... P10B!!!

dako-a gud sa budget sa MCIA Terminal 2.... P10B!!!

Kagamay ana ah! Katunga ra gud na sa P20B!:jk::jk::jk:

I mean sa strucure lang. Ang SM Seaside gani wa mana kaabot og 10B pero dako pa gani kaayo, labaw na nang 10B...:yes:

I mean sa strucure lang. Ang SM Seaside gani wa mana kaabot og 10B pero dako pa gani kaayo, labaw na nang 10B...:yes:

IMO, if a single A380 plane costs around P12B, perhaps an airport facility worth P10B could just be fitting. Naa siguro'y platform or equipment nga maoy maka mahal sa proposed structure! Tag-an2x lang gud kay wa may kahibawo sa detalya!

IMO, if a single A380 plane costs around P12B, perhaps an airport facility worth P10B could just be fitting. Naa siguro'y platform or equipment nga maoy maka mahal sa proposed structure! Tag-an2x lang gud kay wa may kahibawo sa detalya!

Under ba gihapon ni ni Sir Paul ang pagpa construct unya puhon sa T2? If not, i-factor in lang pud siguro nato ang possibilidad nga naa pud gud mga sinsilyo nga mahulog sa mga lawom nga bulsa... :D Possibly pa gud ni'g modako pa ni's Php10B.

SM's overall planned budget for their SRP project is Php20B to Php25B, which already includes the gigantic mall, land development, church, and several high rises.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/6862644518_e327e39c2e_c.jpg

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/6862644518_e327e39c2e_c.jpg

coolest ever!
I just realized that Mike rama is a gift! a gift cebu's been waiting for, for a better change!!! :cheers:

http://p.twimg.com/AootYJ4CEAEp3mf.jpg
Credits to the owner (http://thephotobuggy.wordpress.com/2012/03/23/good-morning-cebu/).

Buhi pa ang SSc Tshirt designig contest? Muapil unta ko.

Buhi pa ang SSc Tshirt designig contest? Muapil unta ko.

I think it is extended. Just post it here.
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=301947&page=1216 :)

karon pa diay na kaanhi'g Cebu si kris? murag ka-OA ba :lol: aw, OA man gyud diay na cya :lol:

I mean sa strucure lang. Ang SM Seaside gani wa mana kaabot og 10B pero dako pa gani kaayo, labaw na nang 10B...:yes:

well, its not just about the size bro. building cost doesn't only mean how big it is, but it also about the materials being used. a shopping mall and an airport are 2 entirely different things. If you want to build a world-class airport, mas mahal pa gyud na if ikompare nimo sa world-class shopping mall. IMO :D

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7213/6862644518_e327e39c2e_c.jpg

Nindot og maa pud ingon ani nga banner nga gibutang diha sa sidewalk kay para makit-an gud sa mga pedestrian... :cheers:

coolest ever!
I just realized that Mike rama is a gift! a gift cebu's been waiting for, for a better change!!! :cheers:

i dont think its mike's doing. This is an ad. Its already been removed.

I still cant get over the fact that the plaza sugbo is still so filthy. Its right in the CH's front yard. I have very little hope for the rest of the city. Everywhere you looks theres dirt and poverty. That wonder city title would be soooo weird if we win it.

^^ alangan, ang mga manlilimos ug uban pa, labi na ng mga badjao anha man dinha magtapok2x kay daghan turista unya duol pa gyud sa simbahan. :ohno:

^^Hopeless na gud, bai @leylander? Imagine bitaw sa, Plaza Sugbo, di pa gud kaayo na karaan nga plaza, pero mora'g wa gud atiman.

Unya mao na diha. Ang mga opisyales, di man gani kakita sa mga problema sa ilang tugkaran, mora'g kaingon gud ta'g unsa pa kaha ang sa hilit hilit nga lugar.

Grabeha, napuros naman paabot og donasyon ug effort sa mga NGO or private sector para mahinlo ug mapagwapa ang Sugbo... :lol:

Pero unta, og gamintinar lang gud sa kahinlo ang Sugbo sukad pa's mga nangagi nga mayor, nindot unta kaayo karon.

^^ unya ato na lang ng hipuson tanang manilimos. mao gyud nay problema diha sa plaza sugbo, tungod daghan turista dinha, daghan manlilimos maong mahugaw ang lugar kay pataka ra man pud na sila'g panglabay sa ilang mga basura naa man unta'y mga trash bin. sa plaza independencia/fort san pedro area dili man ingon ana kay lagi wala man pud kaayo mangadto didto. kung asa man gud ang mga taw, naa pud na sila (manlilimos).

^^Think out of the box, bai @mainstream...Ayaw intawon nang manlilimos mao'y hiposon, kay risgo kaayo na's political reputation sa ato mga opisyal ug ato mga human rights agency, ma busy na pud sila.

Ngano'ng di man ang mga turista mao'y hiposon? Ngano diay og di na lang ta mang imbitar og turista, di ba? Kung wala'y turista, wala'y makililimos...Sulbad!


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hahahaha....bitaw no! Cebu City aims for zero tourists to be trash free! :lol::nocrook::D

hahah...lain ana wui, ok ra man ang manglilimos, basta desente lang ug gisul-ob dili kanang yagit kaayo..pa long sleeves na sila ay..haha

^^Think out of the box, bai @mainstream...Ayaw intawon nang manlilimos mao'y hiposon, kay risgo kaayo na's political reputation sa ato mga opisyal ug ato mga human rights agency, ma busy na pud sila.

Ngano'ng di man ang mga turista mao'y hiposon? Ngano diay og di na lang ta mang imbitar og turista, di ba? Kung wala'y turista, wala'y makililimos...Sulbad!
:D:D

I-dichotomize lang diay nato ang assessments nato? Unsa gyud kaha ang angay buhaton? Mao unta na siya ang tukma nga pangutana!


hiposon ang tanang manlilimos diha dapita. Di ba duna may manghipos anang mga bata unya i-house didto sa duol sa Parian sauna? Natunaw na diay tong gitukod ni Margot sauna? Hingusgan ang pag-atiman sa mga batang "singot sa kaadlawon"
wad-on ang mga turista diha aron mawa sad ang mga manlilimos,
Naa ra ba koy nadunggan nga mora ug gi-negosyo na ning mga manlilimos! Kinahanglan dakpon ning nag-negosyo aning mga bata,
Ipatuman ang mga balaud bahin aning mga mendicants sa ciudad.
O di ba, gamiton ning mga bataa aron makahimo ug kaayohan sa ciudad, matagaan ug tarong nga sinina kon mosige ug balik sa programa sa ciudad, makakaon ug tarong unya makahigayon ug pagtuon ug tarong sa mga publiko nga eskwelahan.
(Pun-i lang ninyo palihug ug duna mo'y ika-sumpay sa listahan)

I-dichotomize lang diay nato ang assessments nato? Unsa gyud kaha ang angay buhaton? Mao unta na siya ang tukma nga pangutana!


hiposon ang tanang manlilimos diha dapita. Di ba duna may manghipos anang mga bata unya i-house didto sa duol sa Parian sauna? Natunaw na diay tong gitukod ni Margot sauna? Hingusgan ang pag-atiman sa mga batang "singot sa kaadlawon"


Buhi pa man siguro ni Nyor...Ang problema lang kay ang uban kuno mang ikyas ug ganahan gud mobalik kay naanad lagi anang latagaw nga panginabuhi...Wa maanad anang naa'y rule nga sundon.

Kung imo sad ni papauli-on sa kung asa na sila gikan, mamalik gihapon na...Ug ikatulo, naay commission on human rights nga dayon og kasikas.



wad-on ang mga turista diha aron mawa sad ang mga manlilimos,


Bitaw, joke ra to ako gihisgot nga wagtangon ang turista Nyor... :D... Basilica del Santo Nino ug Magellans Cross kay mao na baya dayon na ang marelate basta Cebu.



Naa ra ba koy nadunggan nga mora ug gi-negosyo na ning mga manlilimos! Kinahanglan dakpon ning nag-negosyo aning mga bata,


Naa ba kaha'y kalibotan ang mga "intelligence" unit sa ato police ani? Dapat ni'ng bungkagon kay luoy pud tawon ang mga bata...Kahinumdom na hinoon ko's Slumdog Millionaire nga salida da.



Ipatuman ang mga balaud bahin aning mga mendicants sa ciudad.


Agree ko ani. Pero ako mismo, guilty ko ani, kay unsaon, makonsensya man pud ka og di makatunol oi. Di naman gud na mawala nato'ng mga Kristyano nga motabang gud ba, bisan og ginagmay.


Bahin anang pagpa-eskwela sa mga bata, di ba mao man gud na ang program ni Margot Osmena?

Here, the parents are legally bound to send their children ages 5 to 16 to school. They can also be home schooled but parents have to prove that they are providing education to their children. Attendance in schools are monitored. If parents are negligent and children are wandering around the parents can be charged in court. If parents are not capable, children are entered into the foster care system.

Before this system, there used to be orphanages usually run by the churches. Maybe the street kids need to be put in orphanages.

Regarding MCIA, I think HVAC, telecommunication, electrical, security, electronic systems etc. in airports cost more than the structure. The same is true for buildings like hospitals and research laboratories.

^^I think, we have already quite a number of orphanage homes in the city. Correct me if am wrong...The one I know is S.O.S in Talamban.

The first thing our government will do is to verify that issue @Parchie posted above, regarding the possibility of some syndicate behind these beggars.

kana gyud sila ang numero unong magpataka og pamilin ug panglabay sa ilang mga basura bisag asa dinhi sa atong syudad may ra ba kung naay permi magsunod2x sa ilang mga basura wala ra ba! maayo gyud na sila hipuson sa gobyerno.

Street kids and beggars have always been present around major cities in the Philippines. As long as the economy is what it is and parents are not made responsible for their children the problem will not go away. Balik balik lang ta pirme pero kinahanglan gyod nang family planning. Kung dakpon ang mga ginikanan anang mga bataa for child neglect and endangerment basig dili na sila magpatuyang ug panganak. Kinahanglan sad naay compulsory attendance elementary to high school. Para incentive magbudget ang gobyerno ug free lunch para sa low income aron ganahan moattend ang mga bata.

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dapat ni ibutang sa sidewalk kung asa tong mga tao nga di mugamit sa skywalk manlabang...gi atubang man hinuon sa mga sakyanan. pwede sad sa center island ibutang mag-atubang sa sidewalk

I still cant get over the fact that the plaza sugbo is still so filthy. Its right in the CH's front yard. I have very little hope for the rest of the city. Everywhere you looks theres dirt and poverty. That wonder city title would be soooo weird if we win it.

that wonder city thing is a scam daw.

^^Hopeless na gud, bai @leylander? Imagine bitaw sa, Plaza Sugbo, di pa gud kaayo na karaan nga plaza, pero mora'g wa gud atiman.

Unya mao na diha. Ang mga opisyales, di man gani kakita sa mga problema sa ilang tugkaran, mora'g kaingon gud ta'g unsa pa kaha ang sa hilit hilit nga lugar.

Grabeha, napuros naman paabot og donasyon ug effort sa mga NGO or private sector para mahinlo ug mapagwapa ang Sugbo... :lol:

Pero unta, og gamintinar lang gud sa kahinlo ang Sugbo sukad pa's mga nangagi nga mayor, nindot unta kaayo karon.

kanang lugara angayan ika uwaw sa tanang taga city hall. ug para naku sila maoy persona non grata kay gadawat ug sweldo ikan sa buhis sa mga tao unya dili sila kapalimyo sa ila mismo nga palibot. abi man naku ug limpyo nang ilang mismo tugkaran. kawala gyud ayo paminawon oi.

I still cant get over the fact that the plaza sugbo is still so filthy. Its right in the CH's front yard. I have very little hope for the rest of the city. Everywhere you looks theres dirt and poverty. That wonder city title would be soooo weird if we win it.

bai hope you are not talking here about city incapability to manage these things...yes partly they are part of it but honestly as a whole it is now everyone's attitude of doing its share...parehas ra gud na sa atong balay kong tanan manglimpyo hapsay gyud kaayo tanan kay nagpakabana man pero kon gani wala aw hugaw pas tanang hugaw...:ohno::ohno::ohno:

Unta, ang mga LGU sa metro cebu, being urban areas, duna'y mga information drive para pag-encourage sa mga lumulupyo nga mas maayo gud ang mang hinlo...Naa pud unta'y beautification drive ug cleanliness drive sa baranggay level.

In fairness to Gwen, the e-Gwen Highway program kay nakabuhat gud og obvious nga kausaban. Ingon pa's ako amahan, nga kada biyahe niya gikan sa Cebu City padulong Daanbantayan, makakita siya nga ninghapsay ug ning nindot na gud mga kilid sa karsada. Duna na'y mga ornamental plants nga gipamutang. Ug ang mga tawo, magtultol na gud og atiman ani.

^^I think, we have already quite a number of orphanage homes in the city. Correct me if am wrong...The one I know is S.O.S in Talamban.

The first thing our government will do is to verify that issue @Parchie posted above, regarding the possibility of some syndicate behind these beggars.


i agree with you on that one bai...the syndicated beggars coz one time i have witness it myself how it was being done and from that time till now never did i allow to shell single cent from my pocket to these beggars....but throwing all these things of hope to orphanage i think it will not work good taking into accounts that these institution are not profitable ones and basically dependent on solicited funds also if im not mistaken and i prefer these institution to remained their focus giving hope to those children whom by all honesty truly orphaned by parents...

that wonder city thing is a scam daw.

if it is true....good as i did not cast my vote on that upon seeing the trend on the leader board...it is soooooooooooooo unacceptable to me no offense meant for whatever reasons....it is just for my own opinion:):):)

The newest member of the hotel avenue

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Velez College Expansion Building

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@markii,,,i like the term bai Hotel Avenue....i hope that moniker will really be true to its name, future comes.:cheers::cheers::cheers:

dapat ni ibutang sa sidewalk kung asa tong mga tao nga di mugamit sa skywalk manlabang...gi atubang man hinuon sa mga sakyanan. pwede sad sa center island ibutang mag-atubang sa sidewalk

Murag sa MMDA,

Dapat, "Ayaw'g labang diri, mamatay ka" :lol:

^^ yeah, because that stretch alone is already home to 8 hotels:

1. Golden Prince
2. Elizabeth
3. Islands Stay
4. Tune
5. Regal
6. Quest
7. Mandarin
8. Diamond (beside Quest a little to the back)

:yes:

^^Think out of the box, bai @mainstream...Ayaw intawon nang manlilimos mao'y hiposon, kay risgo kaayo na's political reputation sa ato mga opisyal ug ato mga human rights agency, ma busy na pud sila.

Ngano'ng di man ang mga turista mao'y hiposon? Ngano diay og di na lang ta mang imbitar og turista, di ba? Kung wala'y turista, wala'y makililimos...Sulbad!


:D:D

^^ unsa na ma'y nahitabo sa ANTI-MENDICANCY ORDINANCE sa City? Ang mga police, pwede gyud na nila hiposon ang mga manglilimos og ang nihatag sa limos, pwede sab dakpon...kuwang lang jud siguro og political will atong mga opisyal...hahayyy! sa kadaghan nga buhaton sa atong mga opisyales, dili na sila kabalo kung unsa'y unahon...maho'g na lang nga wala'y mabuhat...saon na lang!


Question lang:

After ma-approve ang each ordinance sa city, naa ba'y orientation sa tibuok kapulisan sa siyudad para maimplimintar ang balaod?

I think usa ni diri nagkuwang ang siyudad!


:D