^^ what time? after 3pm ra ko pwede

Cebu drew P17.2-B investments in 2005

CEBU CITY — Cebu drew R17.2-billion investments for the whole year of 2005, a report prepared by the Cebu office of the Board of Investments (BoI) showed.


Cebu got the bulk of the Central Visayas investments aggregating R17.698 billion, which was R2.912 billion more than the investments registered with BoI in 2004

The BoI report showed that the biggest investment in Cebu is a joint venture power generation project of Kepco and Salcon Power Corp. which costs R15.206 billion.

Three projects involved the construction of hotels, with total investment of over P1.5 billion.

Five Power Ventures Development Corp. plans to invest R402.143 million in its Cebu Parklane International Hotel, while the Asia Pacific Top Management International Resources Corp. will invest almost R400 million in the major renovation of the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel.

Goldland Inc. also re-registered its R736.16-million investment in the Cebu Hilton Resort and Spa to avail itself of the BoI incentives.

The other BOI-registered investments located in Cebu included the P10-million semi-refined Noni juice facility (Cebu Noni Inc.), manufacturer of fashion accessories (FCQ Worldwide Inc.), P76-million mass housing project of 8990 Housing Basic Corp. and several investments in the information and communications technology sector (Interweb Media Connections, Clikstream Marketing Inc. and International Academy for Film and Television Inc.).

Three furniture companies (Dedon Manufacturing Inc., Sak’s Interiors Inc. and Mehitable Inc.) also invested a total of over R140 million for the expansion of their facilities.

Only two registered investments were located outside Cebu.

These are the R10.9-million medical transcription facility in Negros Oriental, and a R481.751-million palm oil company in Bohol.

SSC Carolinians

1.) arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) john_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch ___
3.) d'Transporter - USC College of ____ Batch ____
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____

6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007

^^
me too, USC College of Education, Hospitality Department (now with College of Commerce) Batch 2003

17billion? thats a lot!

Some developments this week:

1.) A very big W-E-L-C-O-M-E sign (individually spelled and made of wrought iron) has been put up at the center island across Metrobank in Fuente Osmeña. I don't have any idea what this is for.

2.) City Hall has been fenced already. Renovation of this landmark will probably start on Monday.

^^ baka welcome back from bantayan island :D , cebu city is almost deserted man gud, everybody is in bantayan island, enjoying their lechon, musta na kaha to sila slerz and marvs. ey marvs, if youre lurking, dont forget the pics of the kimchis.

^^

Nope bai, it's an individually spelled WELCOME sign made of iron. It's the type of sign that is going to be overgrown with a plant (bougeanvilla perhaps or any) to make the word more visible. It's in the center island between the skywalk and the Lions Club Clock Tower in Fuente Osmeña.


Sayang, I can't use my digicam now coz I lost my SD Card

^^ made of IRON? will it be a permanent structrure? i thought its just a banner or something, unsa kaha na?

more internet finds about cebu.

Letter from a ‘Kano’ in Cebu

Here is an American civilian who is so enthused about Cebu that he has written the following piece. Somehow he sounds like a child who has just discovered Disneyland. Here is a condensed version of his letter

more (http://www.philippinenews.com/news/view_article.html?article_id=0b006235ef91885c69a32f6d37424c50)

Yup, the letters are permanently being put in the center island. The letters are also facing robinsons/metrobank.

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003

My mom strolled at Ayala last Wednesday and she told me that the New Jeepney and VHire Terminals are now open... Can someone confirm this? :)

^^

sinjin, fundraiser, rusty..

so kita ta tomorrow? just bring your cameras. i'll bring my own transportation tomorrow.

We can go to SRP, then Fort San Pedro, then Cathedral and Santo Niño and then finally at Mandaue Recla.

just text me 0926-8548160

sige go! tomorrow after lunch pwede na ko :D pau and sinjin lets go wit arnold! espcially u sinj, this is ur last chance before leaving for manila. :) anyone else who wanna join us? txt arnold or me 09173241312 :cool:

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003

what about Bosconians?

Don Bosco Technology Center
Rusty18 - HS Batch 2001
Sugbuanon - HS Batch 2001

^^sa tanan lugar sa SSC pa gyud mi nagkita balik ni sugbuanon. :lol:

^^ after 3pm pa ko pwede, so i think apas lang siguro ko if ever you meet earlier than 3pm

Destination: CEBU

While the boom sort of slowed down after 1997, Cebu remains an attractive investment proposition. The clincher – business-friendly economic zones and first-class infrastructure facilities

For starters, here’s Cebu’s economic activity by some indicators. Export receipts: nine percent of the Philippines’ total. Exports growth rate in the past five years: close to 20 percent. Monthly production output of cameras (mostly digital) at the Pentax facility inside Mactan Export Processing Zone: 300,000. Number of weekly commercial flights at the Mactan-Cebu International Airport: 525. Daily passenger traffic at the airport: 6,500.

Estimated number of people who attended the 2004 Sinulog festival (see separate article in the Lifestyle section): one million.

more (http://www.philippinebusiness.com.ph/archives/magazine/vol11-2004/11-1/geographics.htm)

heres another one, i wonder what happened to this proposal, it said construction will start at the first quarter of 2006, but the first quarter ended last march. were at the start of the second quarter but no signs whatsoever of any warehouse construction near cebu business park.

PriceSmart firm spending P350-400M to put up Cebu store

THE new Philippine operator of the PriceSmart membership shopping stores is investing P350-P400 million to put up a warehouse store in Cebu City, said its chairman, William Go.

Go, chairman of PSMT Philippines Inc., said the store would be the fifth PriceSmart warehouse in the Philippines and the first outside Metro Manila.

"We have secured a 25-year lease of a 2.3-hectare property in Cebu City near the Ayala Center" central business district, he said.

Construction is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2006 and the store is expected to be operational by the third quarter, he said.

Go said PSMT, which is expected to report a net loss of about P400 million in the year ending Aug. 31, had no plans of taking debt for the Cebu project. He said financing would come from internal funds of the firm E-Class, which now owns 90 percent of PSMT.

Ten percent of the company remains with First Metro Investment Inc., the investment arm of Metropolitan Bank and Trust Co.

PSMT operates four warehouse clubs in the country: in the Fort Bonifacio Global City near the Makati business district, Quezon City, Alabang town, and the Manila Bay reclamation area in Parañaque City

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003



??? Carolinian? I didn't graduate in Cebu nor anywhere else in the Philippines and I'm not for North Carolina if Carolinian means the State in the US.

^^ No, students from the UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS are called Carolinians. :) Calling them Carlosians sound a bit awkward, so they're called Carolinians.

Originally Posted by D'Transporter
SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003

xxx carlos xxx is carolinian not xxxDieselJockxxx

^^

That answers the confusion. Just like in the Davao thread, there's a "junex" and "junax". hehehehehe

PriceSmart firm spending P350-400M to put up Cebu store

THE new Philippine operator of the PriceSmart membership shopping stores is investing P350-P400 million to put up a warehouse store in Cebu City, said its chairman, William Go.

Go, chairman of PSMT Philippines Inc., said the store would be the fifth PriceSmart warehouse in the Philippines and the first outside Metro Manila.

"We have secured a 25-year lease of a 2.3-hectare property in Cebu City near the Ayala Center" central business district, he said.

Construction is scheduled to start in the first quarter of 2006 and the store is expected to be operational by the third quarter, he said.


I think this will be constructed at the former site of the Cebu International School. So they won the bid, not SM... :cucumber:

^^ That's good! Makro will finally have a tough competitor, :hahaha:

I think this will be constructed at the former site of the Cebu International School. So they won the bid, not SM... :cucumber:

the bidding will still be on april 26 right or a date within april and later than today? pricesmart is not among the bidders, which include 2 from the sm group, a malaysian firm, former senator sonny osmena. am i posting the right info? heheheheh.

^^

ahhh so maybe PriceMart will be building on a different lot. I might be wrong with regards to the possible location I posted above. So this would be great, a PriceMart and an SM (at the CIS site?)

^^ PriceSmart, not PriceMart. :D

That'd be great to decongest our supermarkets! :okay:

^^

ahhh so maybe PriceMart will be building on a different lot. I might be wrong with regards to the possible location I posted above. So this would be great, a PriceMart and an SM (at the CIS site?)

SM isn't the sure winner yet. who knows, the malaysian bidder may end up the winner, then it could be a different kind of a commercial development from the usual sm complexes.

regarding that pricesmart location, couldn't it be that big vacant lot beside the ayala access road and across the seminary in mabolo?

^^

Ummm, that's very possible bai. The one beside Carmelite Monastery? As of now, the lot is being used as standby area for heavy equipments like cranes, trucks, etc..etc..

It's alright if SM will not win the bid. At least, no more of those shoebox type buildings. Constructing a commerial building there like a mall will surely complement with AsiaTown IT Park, Waterfront Hotel, and the entire strip of Apas, Lahug itself. It's fast becoming a tourist belt.

Yup sinjin, it's really a way to decongest supermarkets. The new Rustans Supermarket in Banawa will also open soon..

^^

Ummm, that's very possible bai. The one beside Carmelite Monastery? As of now, the lot is being used as standby area for heavy equipments like cranes, trucks, etc..etc..

Yup sinjin, it's really a way to decongest supermarkets. The new Rustans Supermarket in Banawa will also open soon..

not the carmelite bai. it is cornered by juan luna and ayala access roads.

there are not much convenience stores in cebu, we need a lot of those. the existing ones are quite pricey...

^^ No, students from the UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS are called Carolinians. :) Calling them Carlosians sound a bit awkward, so they're called Carolinians.


Oh okay, sorry. Thanks Michael.

not the carmelite bai. it is cornered by juan luna and ayala access roads.

there are not much convenience stores in cebu, we need a lot of those. the existing ones are quite pricey...

What do you mean by pricey? Not quite... ;)

What do you mean by pricey? Not quite... ;)

it is pricey, really! a commodity is considered expensive when it gets significantly higher than its average price. compare it to the supermarkets (even the classier ones) the prices differ so much. that makes it pricey.

in other countries, prices of goods from supermarkets and convenience stores don't differ that much, some even negligibly. and to think the only apparent differences between supermarkets and convenience stores are the latter only closes when it becomes bankrupt and many folds smaller. hehehehe.

^^

Oh no, not the one beside Carmelite Monastery. I forgot na meron pa pala mga establishments beside the monastery..

Yup, I was referring to that lot cornered by Juan Luna and Archbishop Reyes. The one with mural paintings?

it is pricey, really! a commodity is considered expensive when it gets significantly higher than its average price. compare it to the supermarkets (even the classier ones) the prices differ so much. that makes it pricey.

in other countries, prices of goods from supermarkets and convenience stores don't differ that much, some even negligibly. and to think the only apparent differences between supermarkets and convenience stores are the latter only closes when it becomes bankrupt and many folds smaller. hehehehe.

Oh, what prices do you mean? I thought you were referring to supermarket prices being pricey

not the carmelite bai. it is cornered by juan luna and ayala access roads.

there are not much convenience stores in cebu, we need a lot of those. the existing ones are quite pricey...

You're right bai..

Anyway, are you familiar with Brgy. Guadalupe bai? There's already a Foodarama here. It's just near the old Acropolis Hotel (across of which was the Metropolis Hotel and now Crown Regency Suites). Daghan na kaayo ug developments..

Soon to open in Banawa is Rustans. In Labangon (Marvin's turf), there's a Tita Gwapa. Further down south, there are lots of supermarkets already.


Ei, by the way, in case SSC-Cebu Forumers don't know yet, JOLLIBEE will open another branch just across McDonalds in Jones Avenue. It would be beside Central Perk (Da Vinci Pizza). If there's no street there (Elizabeth Pond), they would literally just be beside each other. This is the first time I've seen such a neck-to-neck competition (except in malls of course).

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003


I'm a Carolinian too. Went to USC-BS. Si Datan gihapon ang principal?

I'm a Carolinian too. Went to USC-BS. Si Datan gihapon ang principal?

Yes, flying high. :yes:

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxcarlosxxx - USC College of Commerce Batch --->transferred to the US
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987
4.) xxxcarlosxxx - USC College of Commerce Batch --->transferred to the US
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.)Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003
8.)Rowell_sk - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005


Btw, unsa man ni nga engineering si John 3:16?

Yes, flying high. :yes:

She is the past, present, and future.

When I was about to graduate, she underwent mastectomy.. (Not heart surgery as I earlier mentioned.)

^^ Oh really, I thought her complication back then was breast cancer. :dunno:

ahaha, my mistake again.. Yup it was mastectomy due to the cancer.. not heart surgery as I've mentioned..

SSC Carolinians

1.) Arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) John_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005 CE
3.) D'Transporter - USC College of Engineering Batch 1987 CE
4.) xxxcarlosxxx - USC College of Commerce Batch --->transferred to the US
5.) Dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____
6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007
7.) Ashton - USC College of Education Batch 2003
8.) Rowell_sk - USC College of Engineering Batch 2005
9.) Sugbuanon - USC College of Architecture Batch 200?

Btw, unsa man ni nga engineering si John 3:16? Civil kuno siya

Ms. Datan during my time use to one of the religion teacher.

Ms. Datan during my time use to one of the religion teacher.

Oh really? I also heard that she was a Filipino teacher back then.

Yeap!! I remember she was also a Pilipino subject teacher :D

Huhuhuhu! Ako lang ang taga MSU-IIT (Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology)dito sa SSC Cebu :P

And by the way, still stuck in my home city, Iligan.

Sinjin, allow me to create the next thread.

Windshear,

So you're from Iligan? Naa ka kaila mga Tomada? :)

Mrs. Datan, the principal, also has a sister who teaches Filipino in the same school.

And she herself (the principal) teaches Filipino too. :)

Windshear,

So you're from Iligan? Naa ka kaila mga Tomada? :)

Negative arnoldsa. :( I'm in Tominobo, specifically, 300 meters before the NSC Steel Plant, now Global Steelworks)

ahh okay.. Daghan baya ug gwapa diha bai.. usa na tu si Tomada.. Though she was five years my senior, hehehe...

^^ Hehehehe...

Isn't about time to create a new thread? Close to 500! :P

ok, naghimo na ko bai...

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LINKS TO RELATED THREADS

Heritage of Cebu Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=300832&goto=lastpost)
Metro Cebu and Province Under Constructions Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=311856&goto=lastpost)
Metro Cebu and Province Infrastructure Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=6747672&goto=lastpost)
Mactan-Cebu International Airport Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=328389&goto=lastpost)




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My introduction is just simple. It's more than enough to describe our city and province. :)


Some developments this week:

- City Hall has been fenced already; renovation to start next week

- A very big WELCOME sign made of wrought iron and individually spelled has been put at the center island across Metrobank in Fuente Osmeña. I dunno what this is for.

- A Singaporean firm pays P500 million downpayment for a facility to be constructed on 20 hectares of land at the SRP. Another P500 million will be paid later on.

- Cebu Boardwalk Mall in Mandaue City reclamation area resumes construction

- Jollibee to open another branch just across/beside McDonalds in Jones Ave.. Hahahaha, neck to neck competition eh?

^^ Simplicity is Beauty! WELCOME EVERYONE to the 22nd thread of Cebu, the Queen City of the South, the Charm of Asia, the HOST to the 2006 ASEAN Summit...

Huhuhuhu! Ako lang ang taga MSU-IIT (Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology)dito sa SSC Cebu :P

And by the way, still stuck in my home city, Iligan.

ako taga Mindanao! ehehehehehe :) in Cebu na now..

anyway..mustah na mo tanan! hapit na mag next thread! may na lang nakaapas pa ko...however im still here in bantayan island. it'smy first time to be here! the place is so nice and filled with local and foreign tourists! the night life is great as well!!! and syempre ang beach din! and buti na lang there is an internet cafe in here...i guess this is the only cafe in all of sta.fe -its called Sun Cafe.....

:) nice kaayo ang place! Bantayan Island blends it all -party, white sand beach, old church, old houses, net cafe, hip bars, and a small town ambiance! love it!

nangitom na jud ko! ehehehehehehe :)

The new thread:

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=8045794#post8045794


:lock: :lock: :lock: :lock: :lock:

Jollibee to open another branch just across/beside McDonalds in Jones Ave.. Hahahaha, neck to neck competition eh?

Code sharing perhaps? Hehehehehe... Or due to the maxed out capacity of McDonalds?

tj_brewd, if you have pics, please post. :)

Do we have interior pics of Shangrila resort?

:lock:

:nocrook: Thread 22! :nocrook: congrats to all :applause: :applause:


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ako taga Mindanao! ehehehehehe :) in Cebu na now..

anyway..mustah na mo tanan! hapit na mag next thread! may na lang nakaapas pa ko...however im still here in bantayan island. it'smy first time to be here! the place is so nice and filled with local and foreign tourists! the night life is great as well!!! and syempre ang beach din! and buti na lang there is an internet cafe in here...i guess this is the only cafe in all of sta.fe -its called Sun Cafe.....

:) nice kaayo ang place! Bantayan Island blends it all -party, white sand beach, old church, old houses, net cafe, hip bars, and a small town ambiance! love it!

nangitom na jud ko! ehehehehehehe :)

I think there are more internet cafes in Bantayan town proper but if you're staying in Sta. Fe it's about 11 kilometers by tricycle, better enjoy your time at the beach.

Napansin ko lang that a lot of you papunta ng Bantayan. I haven't been there yet. Maganda ba doon? Why go to Bantayan island, meron namang Mactan island? Does this mean that Mactan is not as beautiful as Bantayan island?



just arrived from bantayan.. i'll post my pics of bantayan island on the next thread.. hope my pictures will answer your questions..

Hilig kaayo si Madam Mas Taas (ug suwang) anang gubot oi... :lol:

CONGRATZ TO CEBU ON ITS 22 THREAD:)

ANG BILIS TALAGA:colgate:

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kota beach resort: sta. fe, bantayan island.. btw, we stayed here in kota

^^ :puke: Is that Bantayan? Ewwww....











































I was just joking. :D BANTAYAN IS SIMPLY BREATHTAKING! :applause:

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budyong beach resort: "naa dire nagtapok ang tanan mga hubag... patambok sa mga mata" :D

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tent city

wer can we view the miniature model of the Cebu International Convention Center? Unsa nang gi fenced dapit FGU sa Ayala? Another Highrise pro murag gamay raman...

just arrived from bantayan.. i'll post my pics of bantayan island on the next thread.. hope my pictures will answer your questions..
welcome back bai marv!!!

^^ Me too... Hopefully I could take pictures of the Mactan Cebu International Airport since I'll be flying to Manila on Sunday. :cry: Sigh, I'll miss Cebu for a month!

sinjin, what time is your flight? ill also be in the airport for my 9:15 flight to davao... kita kits!!!! :)

SSC Carolinians

1.) arnoldsa - HS Batch 1999
2.) john_3:16 - USC College of Engineering Batch ___
3.) d'Transporter - USC College of ____ Batch ____
4.) xxxDieselJockxxx - USC College of ____ Batch ____
5.) dive-cebu - USC College of ______ Batch _____

6.) Sinjin - HS Batch 2007


dive-cebu: USC College of Arts and Sciences, AB Economics, Batch 2004

Good Job Cebu!!! 22 na ta!!!

what a way to celebrate the 22nd Thread! Beach! Beach! Beach! Beautiful Beaches!
Actually, Kota Beach is my favorite place to stay in Bantayan Island! I've visited that place almost every year except for the last 3 years. I missed it. Minyo na man gud hehehe...

oi Marvs, ganiha ra sad ko abot alas 10am gikan ato domingo... ganiha ra sad ko kahbaw nga niadto sd diay ka. I like ogtong cave (if im not mistaken) and that cottage bridge in Madredejos... Simply the Best.

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@Arnold Rusty and Fundraiser, ugma na nko ipost ang roadtrip pics kay adto na ko simbahan rn tan aw sugat sa Pardo... ;)

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South Road Properties, Cebu City
by Rusty
April 15, 2006

congrats cebu...22 na. nice pics! pang-postcard.

^^

Thanks sleepwalker_uno
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At Mountainview Resort kanina..

-Entrance fee is P50 per person
-The resort is made up of "levels" and each level features cottages, halls for retreats and private parties, a hanging bridge, swings, "lover's lane", dinosaurs, outdoor dining tables with complete view of city, stations of the cross for catholics, etc..etc..

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.. and at Fort San Pedro too, I found this Korean vandalism in a garbage bin. Can anyone decipher it?

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..I also found these birds,

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/IMG_1589.jpg

.. and at Fort San Pedro too, I found this Korean vandalism in a garbage bin. Can anyone decipher it?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/IMG_1591.jpg

Da Kimchi Code! anyone? :hilarious

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Good heavens Marvin! BTB Better Than Boracay! :rock:

Unsa kaha ikasulti ni madam taas ana.

Unsa kaha ikasulti ni madam taas ana.
^^naghilak na gyud to siya samtang ga tan-aw sa mga hulagway. yâ-yâ lang bugan ato. :lol:

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/1539/bantayan0589ks.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/5760/bantayan0219xs.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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Good heavens Marvin! BTB Better Than Boracay! :rock:

^^

How much more if you post pics of Malapascua. I think it's even better than Bantayan. :)


yâ-yâ lang bugan ato.

Hahaha, I always hear some old folks say this. I couldn't help but laugh everytime I hear this. There's another one --> yya itsip ak talib tiwis! (reverse each word nalang to get the meaning)

^^haha those are funny expressions i always hear from our house helpers when i was a kid. :lol:

Good heavens Marvin! BTB Better Than Boracay! :rock:

unsay BTB resty? hehe igsuon ni sa DVD? :D

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7208/bantayan0546sg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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virgin island is just a 20min boat ride from bantayan island..

oi Marvs, ganiha ra sad ko abot alas 10am gikan ato domingo... ganiha ra sad ko kahbaw nga niadto sd diay ka. I like ogtong cave (if im not mistaken) and that cottage bridge in Madredejos... Simply the Best.


karon unta ko sunday uli slerz kaso paadtuon ko sa ako uncle sa bacolod karon monday.. hehe da best jud ni na summer ky sige lang biyahe2.. sayang wala mi naka visit sa ogtong cave slerz


http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/363/bantayan0556qy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/1813/bantayan0524le.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

endorser ng kota beach resort :D

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7167/bantayan0693ae.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

just bought my own island.. "magmeet nya ta ngari mga SSC forumers.. hahaha :D

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/7167/bantayan0693ae.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

just bought my own island.. "magmeet nya ta ngari mga SSC forumers.. hahaha :D


:rofl::hilarious:rofl::hilarious
you're so candid bai. :lol: legendary gyud! :okay: direct buyer only ha. haha
SSC Forumers Meet Episode III? :cool:

^^ :lol: Ka-oplok gyud.

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virgin island is just a 20min boat ride from bantayan island..

a virgin island with a genitalia-shaped tree and three virgins? :D pakita pud mi faces nila marvs oi :lol:

What a horny coconut tree.

^^ahh that's it! virgin coconut tree. makes sense. :lol:

haha karon lang ko kabantay na ang coconut tree sa virgin island mura diay ug u**k ang shape.. pirte raba nako kapyot2 diha

http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3200/bantayan0705wx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

searching the island for more virgins.. haha

ma ulaw man sila resty mao na talikod lang daw sila.. tsk! tsk! sayang

si louie [askal] ug steve [drfeelgood] mangadto raba sa ako isla.. suroy nya mo didto

hahaha :D

karon unta ko sunday uli slerz kaso paadtuon ko sa ako uncle sa bacolod karon monday.. hehe da best jud ni na summer ky sige lang biyahe2.. sayang wala mi naka visit sa ogtong cave slerz

what?! after bohol and bantayan you're going to Bacolod nasad? nice gud sa imo summer, Wow Philippines kaayo. you're helping our local tourism hehehe... how long will u be staying there? don't forget the pics ok! :okay:

@marv, radar pala ng mga virgins yan? :lol:

@resty hehe this is my way of helping our local tourism industry.. i should be awarded by sec. durano :D i still dont know how long i'll be staying in bacolod.. i'll be leaving tomorrow morning.. pics? ang maniniyot ay laging handa 24/7 :D

@louie haha diyan ako magaling.. :D

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4327/bantayan0395og.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

my pic

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7770/128867436d63c364c24o3zy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

edited


@check this out guys.. someone from flickr.com pirated my own pic of bantayan.. he even edited it.. he erased [he still needs more practice in photoshop] some of the swimmers.. hehe this guy must be lurking here in SSC coz i still have to post my pics in flickr.com :D

mura babay ni siya ila-ilahon ko ni ky mura chix ni siya ky cute man kau ug username.. haha

oi Marvs, pics sa Bacolod ha? daghana jud pag ayo...hehe

Lamia nomog mga pics bai Marvs... maka uhaw...
I only have few pics in Bantayan @Marvs, wa ko kadag charger... asta ako mga chick sige ra man pa pic pic mao pag adto namo sa mga beach beach og sa cave and cottage bridge sa madredejos, bat empty na ako cam... :bash:

but here are few of the pics...

Bantayan island adventure

Hagnaya wharf terminal
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/2711/arrive39ja.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
@Resty, kanang naka red is the younger brother of Ruben (vocalist of Cueshe)

ferry boat to Bantayan island
http://img124.imageshack.us/img124/9207/arrive47tp.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Sta. Fe port
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arrived @ Municipality of bantayan proper
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@resty hehe this is my way of helping our local tourism industry.. i should be awarded by sec. durano :D i still dont know how long i'll be staying in bacolod.. i'll be leaving tomorrow morning.. pics? ang maniniyot ay laging handa 24/7 :D

@louie haha diyan ako magaling.. :D

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/4327/bantayan0395og.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

my pic

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/7770/128867436d63c364c24o3zy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

edited


@check this out guys.. someone from flickr.com pirated my own pic of bantayan.. he even edited it.. he erased [he still needs more practice in photoshop] some of the swimmers.. hehe this guy must be lurking here in SSC coz i still have to post my pics in flickr.com :D

mura babay ni siya ila-ilahon ko ni ky mura chix ni siya ky cute man kau ug username.. haha

bitaw marvs no? where did he post that edited pic of yours? Where did you find it?


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just bought my own island.. "magmeet nya ta ngari mga SSC forumers.. hahaha :D

yati ra, hehe... murag duha raman na ka baynti pesos imo gibayad Marvs :rofl:

wow. daghan pud diay taga san carlos uni diri. interestingly enough, my mom wanted me to study architecture there right after highschool, too. pero wa lang nadayon kay 18 man ka mahuman diri sa calfornia ug highschool unya basig kataw-an ko diha kay lagas na bag-o nagcollege. heheh :cheers:

:lock:

suya kaau ko ninyo bai marvs ug bai slerz...

[QUOTE=arnoldsa] A Singaporean firm pays P500 million downpayment for a facility to be constructed on 20 hectares of land at the SRP. Another P500 million will be paid later on.QUOTE]

Excellent news. I hope they are putting up a highrise.

Nice pics also @arnoldsa, rusty and sugbuanon and slerz. dang, it makes me wanna skip Boracay and try Bantayan when I'll come back this Dec. :shocked:

PLease visit the underconstructions thread also:

TAFT IT Zone at the back of CICC:

http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/9659/taftitzone7be.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h102/cebupics3/Meet%2004-15-06/taftpark.jpg


MORE at the underconstructions thread!

wow. daghan pud diay taga san carlos uni diri. interestingly enough, my mom wanted me to study architecture there right after highschool, too. pero wa lang nadayon kay 18 man ka mahuman diri sa calfornia ug highschool unya basig kataw-an ko diha kay lagas na bag-o nagcollege. heheh :cheers:

oki rana bai oi.. ako gani before ko ni shift sa architecture sa san carlos ky 2 yrs ko nag medtech sa velez.. hinuon mura sad nuon ko 16 yrs old tanawn.. haha

ferry boat to Bantayan island
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Pwede ba mag fastcraft from Cebu City to Bantayan? Murag layo man to sa una padulong sa Bogo.

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/2268/bantayan0100qy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

1st mactan bridge

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/3573/bantayan0045km.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/8872/bantayan0071uz.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

my pics of the 2 mactan bridges

wow. daghan pud diay taga san carlos uni diri. interestingly enough, my mom wanted me to study architecture there right after highschool, too. pero wa lang nadayon kay 18 man ka mahuman diri sa calfornia ug highschool unya basig kataw-an ko diha kay lagas na bag-o nagcollege. heheh :cheers:


ako diri kay murag na shock sila nga 16 palang nya college na... ako sad mashock sad ko sa reaction nila kay murag dili gud sila mutoud ug 16-year-old na college student... ma flatter ra sad ko sa ilahang complement... suya sad sila nako... plus ganahan sad sila makasabot sa pinoy customs...

http://img122.imageshack.us/img122/8082/bantayan0090zm.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

mga adik-adik sa mactan :D

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/2756/bantayan0121sl.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/470/bantayan0134vs.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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http://img133.imageshack.us/img133/2362/bantayan0158tf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^Maayo kay limpyo pa kaayo nang ilalum diha sa tulay. kung sa *toot* pana, murg subidahon kaayo.

oki rana bai oi.. ako gani before ko ni shift sa architecture sa san carlos ky 2 yrs ko nag medtech sa velez.. hinuon mura sad nuon ko 16 yrs old tanawn.. haha

ah diay? shit, ganaha pud ko karon moskwela diha pero naka shift naman ko sa civil engineering. pero siguro inig kagraduate nako. plano lagi ko ug balik archit kay murag boring man gud ang engineering. manlagas na siguro ko eskwela ani. mayta lagi dili ko matintal sa mga cuan cuan diri. heheh

ako diri kay murag na shock sila nga 16 palang nya college na... ako sad mashock sad ko sa reaction nila kay murag dili gud sila mutoud ug 16-year-old na college student... ganahan ra sad ko sa ilahang complements...

maayo ka kay naa ka sa better receiving end diha. in-ana man pud ko pag anhi diri sa una. sus, perte pud bogo kaao ako mga classmate sa middle school pero hinuon mga esl man tu sila:) Asa diay ka bai?

@jeff nag arki unta ka 1st nya civil dayon.. if graduate naka ug arki nya mag civil ka ky 2yrs na lang ka sa CE kompara sa CE ka nya mag arki ka ky sugod jud ka ug 1st yr sa arki.. mura wala pa diay klaro na makagraduate ka ky imo jud gi bold ang "inig".. haha preho rana diay ta ani.. basta dili lang mag binuang ang maestro makagraduate jud ko ani..

Remember this topic?:

Rodman in Cebu

Mandaue City will play host to a once-in-a-while basketball treat when former National Basketball Association (NBA) stars, led by rebound demon Dennis Rodman, engage players from the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) in an exhibition game on April 27

I've read from Cebu Daily News today that Mandaue City will borrow the "floor" of PBA and will purchase new courts worth P400K (don't know if it's for each or for both)... If naa pa lang ko sa Cebu, tan-aw gyud ko!!! Hehehe!!!! :)

ah diay? wala pa diay ka sugta sa imo maestra? mag M.D. man gud ko. @ sugbuanon

@marv, ka busy nimo oi! murag imo gyud gi follow ako gi ingon nimo... hehehe!!! enjoy bacolod te!

To infinity and beyond!!!!!!!
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/3200/bantayan0705wx.jpg


Bitaw bai, great pictures!!!

maayo ka kay naa ka sa better receiving end diha. in-ana man pud ko pag anhi diri sa una. sus, perte pud bogo kaao ako mga classmate sa middle school pero hinuon mga esl man tu sila:) Asa diay ka bai?
mugbo kaau akong grades last sem... straight C's.... pero karon im getting A's and B's na... maayo nalang...

^ whats up dive-cebu. karon pa ko kita nimo diri da. seems like theres alot of happenings in store over there in mandaue. excellent!

@bai jefferyi, unsay MD? murag doctor? :cool:

@jefferyi, dugay2 na man sad ko dire bai, mga almost 2 months na.. enjoy man sad ko dre sa SSC-cebu... :)

mugbo kaau akong grades last sem... straight C's.... pero karon im getting A's and B's na... maayo nalang...

sus ako, i was getting A's in maths too when I was still in archit mao to ganado kaayo nagshift. nagdouble load pa gani. sus, karon kay na "sad-sad" man. heheh

@bai jefferyi, unsay MD? murag doctor? :cool:
Minyo Dayon :crazy: j/k

sus ako, i was getting A's in maths too when I was still in archit mao to ganado kaayo nagshift. nagdouble load pa gani. sus, karon kay na "sad-sad" man. heheh
ako karon ra man ko nag math.... A akong grades so far... although naa uban nga B sa homework.... pero so far so good....

@marv, ka busy nimo oi! murag imo gyud gi follow ako gi ingon nimo... hehehe!!! enjoy bacolod te!

hehe nagtagbaw ko laag2 ron div ky 1st ni nako na summer na walay summer class.. 2 months ko ron walay buhat..

@butch haha mao ra na ako pirme posing sa ako mga pics.. magsige lang ug tudlo-tudlo bisan asa..

Davide is Ambassador to the United Nations
12th, 2006 by jorge

Cebuano great retired Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. was appointed new ambassador to the United Nations in New York. His appointment, however, from the President still needs confirmation from the Commission on Appointments to make it legally official which sees no hindrance.

The Commission on Appointments is made up of 13 senators with the Senate President, currently Franklin Drilon, automatically becoming the CA chairman and 12 members of the House.


Davide’s appointment was signed on March 24 by President Arroyo.

Davide will become the permanent representative of the Republic of the Philippines to the (UN) in New York, with the salary and emoluments of Chief of Mission, Class I. He will replace Lauro L. Baja Jr., the current ambassador.

His nomination is, again, an affirmation of his integrity as a statesman of high moral standards that flow through the veins of Cebuano race.

^looks like you're on the right track, bai @ XxxCarlosxxX

oi, lakaw usa ko ninyo mga bai kay nanawag na sila...

@Bai Arnold and Marki, inform me baya ha if pwede na mag accept ug volunteers para sa 12th ASEAN Summit.. Ganahan kaayo ko bai nga mo volunteer. opportunity na ni nga mag pa pic ta with Bush... hehehe!!!!

Cebu bids to host Under-17 national finals

THE Cebu Football Association (CebuFa) is bidding for the right to host the Philippine Football Federation Men’s Under-17 Visayas Elimination set next month.

CebuFa president Jonathan Maximo has submitted his bid to the PFF and is hoping for a positive response after the Holy Week.

full story: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/04/16/sports/cebu.bids.to.host.under.17.national.finals.html

welcome to the undesputed :banana::carrot:Queen City of the South:carrot::banana:

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5786/cpanorama45ef.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img157.imageshack.us/img157/5734/cpanorama23tc.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

^^thanks for the photos slerz! and to arnold and pau for the company. really had fun going around the city. i'm leaving tomorrow, but will be back in August. :D i'll take a PAL flight at noon, will try to take photos of the Mactan airport. ciao! :cool:

^^

take aerial shots too resty.

Ei slerz, i post sa Samahan ang "F.Y." pics

^^ wala diay sila div ug windshear..

maaung pagbati sa inyo mga cebuano forumers ug sa mga uban pa.. :D, hehe,. finally i dedcded 2 join this prestigious forum after being a spectator 4m the very first thread of cebu till this 22nd one.., congratulations to all! :) :)

where is that samahan [forgot d term, hehe] thread again?

welkam, dabert--- and enjoy :)

@dabert

It's in the main Philippine Forums Thread. :)

But here are some links:

SSC Cebu roadtrip

1.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=313885&page=1

2.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=313885&page=5&pp=20



SSC Cebu Forumers Meet

1.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=299506&page=1

2.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=301947&page=1

welcome da bert.. naa nasad tay bagong sugbuanon sa SSC. enjoy bai

welcome dabert and be counted.

@dabert

It's in the main Philippine Forums Thread. :)

But here are some links:

SSC Cebu roadtrip

1.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=313885&page=1

2.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=313885&page=5&pp=20



SSC Cebu Forumers Meet

1.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=299506&page=1

2.) http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=301947&page=1


or visit my signature...hehe

bai arnold, unsay F. Y. pics? :?

diin ka ato gikan gniha bai? gamaya ra jud sa Cebu kay cg lang tag kita perme...hehe

@dabert, join the suroy suroy gang aka laagan peeps...:D.....enjoy:)

okee, thanks, ddn't see that.. hehe..

makasuya man mu ui, nyc au inyo vacation, bantayan man jud,. hehe, lupig na man tawn ang toot... or wherever is dat.. :D

unya na lang ko contribute ug bisan unsa, kai take pa ko entrance test sa cdu.. mayta tawn makapasa,, pra maka-laag2 na ug boardwalk. [hehe, murag humana].. :)

^^kahbaw nasad diay ka anang toot dabert...hehe

anyway katong taga Pardo diri kay murag daghan daghan ta, here's the Sugat sa Pardo grand presentation...

The Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church SALUBONG 2006 (SUGAT 2006), Brgy. Pardo (Cebu City)

A Grand presentation

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1743/sug08op.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/5862/sug60ez.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

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CEBU!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mountpano4.jpg

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

hala pwede na manghilak ang mga kahilakon, labaw na ang mga taga toot!

english: i love the toot toot sound

^^ the view from the mountain view park, isnt it odd, the park is named mountain view, but the main attraction is the city view. more pics coming.

citylights towers at the left and marco polo at the right

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount10.jpg

marco polo at the right and waterfront at the middle.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount9.jpg

marco polo plaza cebu

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount6.jpg

city view at a much lower altitude

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount7.jpg

@ Asiatown IT Park

PIPC

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount5.jpg

Peoplesupport

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount4.jpg

IT park last saturday.

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount3.jpg

the queens castle at the far end :jk: its the waterfront hotel lahug

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/mount2.jpg

http://www.marcopolohotels.com/images/cebu/logo.jpg
http://www.marcopolohotels.com/images/cebu/banner.jpg
Marco Polo Plaza will formally open to the public on April 27 with 329 rooms. more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/04/17/life/hans.hauri.marco.polo.s.gm.html)

^^

take aerial shots too resty.

sure. i'll just be using the old digicam which is the 2megapix fujifilm. i hope it will still turn out great.

okee, thanks, ddn't see that.. hehe..

makasuya man mu ui, nyc au inyo vacation, bantayan man jud,. hehe, lupig na man tawn ang toot... or wherever is dat.. :D

unya na lang ko contribute ug bisan unsa, kai take pa ko entrance test sa cdu.. mayta tawn makapasa,, pra maka-laag2 na ug boardwalk. [hehe, murag humana].. :)

What course in CDU bai? I'm an alumnus of that school. Batch 2003.





bai arnold, unsay F. Y. pics? :?

The dirty hand pictures ala "Final Destination"? The F word?.. hehehehehe..

Wind Shear is now back in Cebu. :)

Haven't see the posts for 24 hours and now we have 4 pages! (I set my preference to 25 posts per page) Blistering fast indeed.

Bantayan is a paradise indeed. :-) I love to go there with my one female friend one of these days... :P or solo trip. :)

^^Is there a Supercat or ferry service going to Bantayan from Cebu City or Danao?

^^ As far as I know, there is none. You have to take bus from Cebu City North-Bound Terminal to Municipality of San Remigio then ride a ferry to Municipality of Sta. Fe in Bantayan Island

^^

Naa sa-una bai.. I think there's even a chartered flight from Mactan to Bantayan Island. But I'm not sure if naa pa ba..

^^ I guess it's SeaAir or Asian Spirit, only seasonal.

^^supercat ? non...

^^thanks for the photos slerz! and to arnold and pau for the company. really had fun going around the city. i'm leaving tomorrow, but will be back in August. :D i'll take a PAL flight at noon, will try to take photos of the Mactan airport. ciao! :cool:

@resty, thanks also for the company and hapi trip and also to paulo
@arnold, thanks a lot for the trip and for the transpo, may gani nka kuyog pa jud ko...hehe

Ingon diay si Arnold ig next meet kay mag videoke daw kanang hog hog snko para mahibaw an unsay labok nato...hehe

^^Ah, okay. Maayo unta naa pud na in the future pero I'm sure the provincial tourism dept are already thinking about this especially since Bantayan seems to be looking like a threat to Boracay.hehe

^^makalisang man gud to SEAir amo sakyan sa una kay gamay kaayo. unya nagtulo pa gyud ang gasolina.hehe

hinuon, nindot man pud mag land transpo kay daghan makita. ako man gud gi pursuade ako pamilya karon nga manganha sa bantayan. gusto man nila gud sa bohol daw pero gusto ko unta sa bantayan. hibalo man pud sila sa kanindot sa bantayan kay naa silay nakaila nga nakabaligya daw ug lot sa foreigner didto.

^^

Bohol is nice because its nearer to the city compared with Bantayan. The beaches in Panglao are pure powder white too and approximates that of Boracay.. :)

But if you're planning to go to Bantayan bro, don't forget to take a sidetrip to Malapascua Island if you haven't been there yet. Maka-buang sad bai, hehehehe..

^^I really am very excited already about my upcoming trip this dec. My aunt is wanting my fam to visit La Loma something in Bohol. Is that place any good? So far there are about 10 of us confirmed to go.

About that Malapascua, mahal daw kuno diha kay murag amanpulo? From the pics of slerz and sugbuanon, Bantayan looks like paradise to me.

^^

Depende ra sa establishment bro.. For me, the set-up of Malapascua approximates that of Boracay -- the cottages, the restaurants, even the beach front. Naa may barato didto, meron din mahal but I forgot the names of those establishments... Basta nice kaayo!

Anyway regarding Bohol, I have no idea about that La Loma. Pero nice na didto, there's already a big mall, Island City Mall. If I'm not mistaken, I think it's owned by the Gaisanos. Basta lots of nice destinations there. :) Fastcraft to Bohol I think is 2 hours at more or less P260.

lingaw man sad kung mag land trip bai coz you can see a lot of sceneries going to San Remegio nya bugnaw pa jud...
http://img56.imageshack.us/img56/3995/wallpaper23zd.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

The huge sugarcane (tubo) plantation in midnorth Cebu, and I remembered chatting Malaysians, Thais and Indonesians said that Cebu is a prosperous island coz of it's sugarcane industry, Cebu pala in those countries is known for it's sugar industry... now I know...
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the ferry boat to Bantayan island
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^^makalisang man gud to SEAir amo sakyan sa una kay gamay kaayo. unya nagtulo pa gyud ang gasolina.hehe

hinuon, nindot man pud mag land transpo kay daghan makita. ako man gud gi pursuade ako pamilya karon nga manganha sa bantayan. gusto man nila gud sa bohol daw pero gusto ko unta sa bantayan. hibalo man pud sila sa kanindot sa bantayan kay naa silay nakaila nga nakabaligya daw ug lot sa foreigner didto.

bantayan is best during holy week. malapascua all year round gyud unya naa pay igo-igo nga night life so dili ka mabored. panglao is nice too, but after the night crawls, you'll have to look forward to be in dreamland because there is no activity.

@arnoldsa and cWeObWu: Thanks for the infos. I'll make sure to remember them.

@ slerz: I've also have been to San Remegio and Bogo once when I came along with relatives on some "pilgrimmage" in that old church there. Nice place also. About that sugarcane info, murag masuko na pud tong taga toot ana. heheh

^^

Regarding the sugar plantation up north, majority of it is owned by Horacio Franco. A part of it too has been converted into a golf course. :)

Naa sad train didto bai Slerz (to carry the sugarcanes!).. And also in Medellin, you can find the airstrip which was planned to become an alternate MCIAA in case the one we have right now becomes congested.

http://www.marcopolohotels.com/images/cebu/logo.jpg
http://www.marcopolohotels.com/images/cebu/banner.jpg
Marco Polo Plaza will formally open to the public on April 27 with 329 rooms. more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/04/17/life/hans.hauri.marco.polo.s.gm.html)

Good. Btw, when will Parklane open?

Vietnam posing competitive threat to RP: CIPC officer

AFTER CHINA, the biggest competition for the country is Vietnam, an official of the Cebu Investments Promotion Center (CIPC) said.

“Vietnam is now the flavor of the month because they are like China. They move very fast and they don’t have politics. Their governments have control and create no delay and that’s what investors want,” CIPC director Joel Mari Yu said in an interview.

He noted that 90 percent of all foreign investments in manufacturing that come to Asia are in China.

“There is little business confidence now in the country with the current administration compared to the time of former president Fidel Ramos,” he said.

Other countries, like Vietnam, are also moving fast, which creates another threat for the country, he told Sun.Star Cebu.

The country’s exports are also facing challenges.

The Private Enterprise Accelerated Resource Linkages 2’s State of the Sector Report on Philippine Furniture 2005 pointed that the country’s local furniture exports have not performed well in the past few years compared to its competitors in Asia. The Philippines is now even behind Vietnam in terms of supplying furniture to US-based buyers, it added.

However, Yuen Thai Philippines Inc. (YTPI) chairman Raymond Tan said he is confident that with the country’s skilled human resources, the Philippines can be as competitive as Vietnam, Indonesia and India.

YTPI is a China-based manufacturer and supplier of branded sports wear that launched its first offshore venture at the Mactan Economic Zone last month.

In a presentation, Tunde Fafunwa, Bayan Telecommunications Inc. chief senior consultant for business operations, said Cebu is important to the country’s economy.

Advantages

Cebu exports accounted for $4.7 billion, or 10 percent of the country’s total exports last year. Most of these come from manufactured items and services, he said.

Fifty percent of the three hundred foreign direct investors are Japanese, he said.

“Minimum wage in Cebu is 46 percent less than Metro Manila...and rental of condos and executive houses is also 20 to 50 percent cheaper than Metro Manila,” he said.

Business and politics in Cebu move forward peacefully and constructively, he added.

“You’re (Cebuanos) a model in marketing the island to the world amidst challenges on image, governance and perception about the Philippines as most of us know Manila,” he said. (ALC)

waaaaahhhh.... slowy and surely, vietnam is overtaking us....

yeah damn politicians !! its dragging the whole country down ! wats next to vietnam burma ? wahhhhhh visayas should have its own republic !!

^^ I doubt that. Our recent economic gains would most probably cover for our losses. And, our GDP is bigger. Assuming, the yearly growth rate is 5 percent and the Vietnamese is 7 percent would be fixed. Now, calculate, in how much time should the Philippines worry.And, IMHO, I'm always hurt when we always have to compare and we sometimes become regionalist saying we should separate the Philippines.I'm really saddened.

Originally Posted by arnoldsa
What course in CDU bai? I'm an alumnus of that school. Batch 2003.

bs nursing.. actually pre-med pa yan, pr0 most probably iL be taking up medtech, or proceed to be a doctor.. hehehe, confusing really...

woawh,. ., awhile ago i was having this conversation with some friends and i was supposed to refer to 'vista mar' when i mistakenly said 'bantayan' coz they were indignant at me why i ddnt join them., so it just goes to show that everyone's [almost] mind set is on bantayan.. hehe, i was embarrassed, really.. hehe :D :D

^^ I doubt that. Our recent economic gains would most probably cover for our losses. And, our GDP is bigger. Assuming, the yearly growth rate is 5 percent and the Vietnamese is 7 percent would be fixed. Now, calculate, in how much time should the Philippines worry.And, IMHO, I'm always hurt when we always have to compare and we sometimes become regionalist saying we should separate the Philippines.I'm really saddened.

I used to visit Vietnam thread also, just to have an idea on how fast their economy is growing measured by their under construction projects. What I'm impressed is their u/c 140 meter width highway. They really plan ahead not like DPWH, building a 2 lane flyover from a four lane road in Cebu that in a matter of years will become a bottleneck like the one in Talisay and Mandaue.

More flights seen to push Cebu's tourism advantage
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 04/18/2006

The opening of more transportation access from Cebu to the different provinces in the Visayas and Mindanao, is pushing the tourism advantage of Cebu and strengthening the "hub and spokes" strategy that has been advocated by tourism players here.

Department of Tourism (DoT-7) regional director Patria Aurora Roa said there will be three air transportation flights that will be opened in Cebu that will provide more access for travelers from Cebu going to Dumaguete, Tacloban, and Tagbilaran (Bohol).

Roa said a budget airline, Orient Airways will soon open these routes that will give more advantage to Cebu's tourism, and will push the hub and spokes" strategy that will make Cebu as the gateway.

Roa said Cebu needs more air transportation access to different provinces in the Visayas, as well as Mindanao, in order to provide tourists an easy way to get to the attractive destinations. This will also benefit travel operators to make sound travel packages showcasing other attractions in different provinces.

Although, Cebu is also needing more international direct flights, Roa said domestic routes is also equally important in order to bridge the gap of easy access to the different provinces, making Cebu as the hub.

An insider source in the tourism industry said that one of the problems why international airlines are not interested to open up direct flights from Cebu to other countries, is the unresolved peace and order situation in the Philippines.

She said there is an international airline, which has seen the potential of opening a Cebu-Guam direct flight. However, the airline's officials are now hesitant to push the plan because of security issues.

Because of potential traffic in opening up Cebu-Honolulu (Hawaii) is also initially being considered by another international airline. However, the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States is warning this airline on the security disadvantages in opening up this route.

The source said that the American flag carriers are now more careful, because of the terrorist issue, and the Philippines' unimpressive security issues, coupled with the political instability are two of the negative contributors.

On the other hand, Roa said some international airlines which are already operating in Cebu is planning to increase their flight frequencies, like SilkAir, in its direct flight from Cebu to Singapore, and the Qatar Airways for its Cebu-Doha direct flight.

"But these are all in the planning stages, we hope these airline will push through with their plans," Roa said.

RP among world’s best dive sites
By Mayen Jaymalin
The Philippine Star 04/18/2006

Thailand, Hawaii and other South Pacific and Caribbean countries are known for their prime scuba sites — but they have nothing on the Philippines, which has officially earned the distinction of being among the world’s top three diving destinations.

Philippine Tourism Authority (PTA) general manager Robert Barbers said the country was chosen as one of the top three dive sites in the world during the Dive and Travel Awards for 2006 held in Japan.

The best dive site award was a result of a survey conducted by the Marine Diving Fair (MDF), now considered to be Asia’s largest scuba diving and beach resort exhibition that annually attracts over 50,000 travelers.

"The Philippines was very fortunate to be given recognition and the honor to be named among the best dive sites in the world next to Maldives and Palau," Barbers said.

The Philippines swam past other locations with internationally known diving sites including Thailand, Hawaii and several South Pacific and Caribbean countries.

During the award ceremony, Barbers expressed optimism that with this new distinction, more foreign travelers will be encouraged to visit the Philippines and enjoy the many different dive sites around the country.

According to Barbers, the tourism market of the world’s diving industry is very big, thus tourism industry stakeholders must intensify efforts to develop dive resorts around the country in order to attract more tourists.

"We have more than 7,000 islands and exploring even a third of these as potential dive sites would surely be a welcome development in our tourism industry. Hopefully in the succeeding years the Philippines could be named as the best dive site in the world," Barbers said.

Among the top internationally recognized dive spots in the country are the Tubattaha Reef in the Sulu Sea; Malapascua in Cebu which offers the chance to glimpse rare treasure sharks; Balicasag island off Bohol; Anilao, Batangas; and Puerto Galera in Mindoro for its colorful corals, strong currents and big fishes.

Also well known among divers are Apo Island off Dumaguete and the surrounding islands of Palawan.

bai arnold, ako na gi post sa samahan...

Chowking sees growing market in Cebu
Published: 17 April 2006

Chowking, the country's largest oriental quick-service restaurant chain, is looking at Cebu as an ideal market for a retail outlet expansion outside Metro Manila.

Raffy dela Rosa, president of Chowking Foods Corp., said Cebu's fast growing economy and tourism sector makes an attractive market for retail businesses.

"Cebu is now the fastest growing city in the country. Its growth rate is even bigger than Manila. Retail businesses like food and malls are doing very good here," dela Rosa said. more (http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_cdn/2006/apr/ent/apr17_02.htm)

hey guys... any updates on the lexmark building? are they starting construction?

Governor vows to continue Naga reclamation project

NAGA Vice Mayor Valdemar Chiong took oath as the municipality’s mayor yesterday, as his brother, Mayor Ferdinand Chiong, was laid to rest.

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia, in paying tribute to the late mayor, said he “did his duty and thought nothing of it.” His town gave Garcia the biggest majority in the last elections, so he could have asked for the world or “at least a substantial portion of it” but he did not.

“Such was the man. Such were his principles. He refused to put a price on friendship, on family loyalty, on that dream that we both shared for this one great Province of Cebu,” said Garcia.

Because of this, the governor vowed to “rescue” the late mayor’s dream: the municipality’s reclamation project.

Ferdinand had worked hard so Naga will one day become a major passenger and cargo port in the southern part of Cebu.

“Today, as we lay him to rest, he leaves not just a void in our hearts- in his family whom he loved so dearly, the municipality that he made great, his friends to whom he showed what true friendship is. He also leaves behind his dreams,” said Garcia.

“(I will) see that it sees the light of day... Today I pledge that that port will become a reality. A symbol of your great dreams for the people you served so well and faithfully,” she added.

Chiong died of cancer last April 3. He left a wife and two children. His death shocked his friends and allies, who knew him to be athletic and in perfect health. It also left vacant the position of president of the Vice Mayors’ League Cebu Chapter because Valdemar is Vice Mayors’ League president.

Valdemar has been acting mayor since last March, when the late mayor filed a leave for his series of medical check-ups. (JPM)

Tuesday, April 18, 2006
Counter-terrorism experts to gather in Cebu conference

SIXTY foreign delegates and 190 local representatives will attend the first Counter-terrorism Experts’ Conference (CTEC) in Lapu-Lapu City this week.

A coordinating conference was held at the Cebu Provincial Police Office yesterday morning to discuss security arrangements for the three-day conference, which will be held at Shangri-La’s Mactan Island Resort beginning Thursday.

President Arroyo is expected to attend and give a keynote speech at the opening ceremonies.

Counter-terrorism practitioners, policymakers, civil society leaders and renowned scholars from around the world will be discussing topics at the conference while ambassadors and officials are invited to join.

Dilemmas

The conference aims to establish a process to institutionalize the study of terrorism to aid different countries in responding to the worldwide problem.

It will also tackle dilemmas in the US-led campaign and the root problems that foster extremism, according to chief organizer Benjamin Defensor, a former military chief of staff.

Defensor declined to name any dilemmas facing the war on terror or talk about the root causes, but noted that some countries lack “an anti-terrorist culture.”

President Arroyo, a staunch backer of the US-led campaign, announced during last year’s 21-nation Apec summit that her government would organize such a conference.

“Terrorism is a return to barbarism but countries differ in the way they want to deal with this scourge,” Defensor said. “We’re looking for an approach that’s acceptable to all—a middle ground.”

While countries have generally agreed to cooperate in fighting terrorists by sharing intelligence and staging joint counter-terrorism military exercises, Defensor said it would help if as many governments as possible could forge common steps against terrorism.

It would also help for governments to foster “an anti-terrorist culture,” which would make it second nature to people and law enforcers to remain vigilant against possible terrorist strikes during long lulls between spectacular attacks, he said.

The police are anticipating threat groups and criminal elements would take advantage and could plant car bombs or plan assassinations.

They also fear attacks on police stations and violent demonstrations that would be “detrimental to the national and bilateral interests between the Philippines and the concerned participating countries.”

Police are also preparing for militant and opposition groups to organize mass actions demanding the ouster of President Arroyo, “to embarrass the government.”

The CPPO will be getting support from the Cebu City Police Office, Regional Mobile Group, Central Command, Police Regional Office (PRO) 7 and other law enforcement units within the province to augment security of the hotels and the conference venue.

A total of 110 policemen will be scattered in these hotels while close-in security guards will be detailed with VIPs.

Covert

Covert policemen will be detailed in strategic areas while 10 crowd dispersal management (CDM) platoons will be on standby in case demonstrators threaten to disrupt the conference.

Two fire trucks will be on standby to help the CDM disperse crowds if needed.

A helicopter, two ambulances and two Special Weapons and Tactics teams from the CCPO and CPPO will be stationed in the area.

They have also prepared teams to conduct sea patrols in the waters surrounding Lapu-Lapu City and the two bridges connecting Lapu-Lapu to Mandaue City.

Motorcycle cops will escort VIPs to their destinations while K-9 dogs will be stationed in critical areas. (MEA/With AP)

hey guys...how do i make letter bold?

By putting "[ B ]" before and "[ /B ]" after the letter/word/sentence/paragraph you want to highlight. :colgate:

BTW, Welcome to SSC-Philippines John 3:16!

^^ better yet, highlight the phrase that you want to bold, then click the B button

"" hey thanks for the info carlos and kiretoce ""

^^ I doubt that. Our recent economic gains would most probably cover for our losses. And, our GDP is bigger. Assuming, the yearly growth rate is 5 percent and the Vietnamese is 7 percent would be fixed. Now, calculate, in how much time should the Philippines worry.And, IMHO, I'm always hurt when we always have to compare and we sometimes become regionalist saying we should separate the Philippines.I'm really saddened.

Mehh.. get used to it. That's the today's reality, given that the political situation in so called "Imperial Manila" (blame those commies anyway). Kaya most of the people in Northern Luzon, Bicol Region, Visayas and Mindanao wanted to federalize our nation so they won't meddle "Imperial Manila" anymore.

Malapascua in Cebu which offers the chance to glimpse rare treasure sharks;

Is that thresher shark? As far as I remember, there is no such thing as treasure shark. :lol: Wiki Entry Here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thresher_Shark

I'm quite suprised why didn't mention Moalboal in the report.

"Cebu is now the fastest growing city in the country. Its growth rate is even bigger than Manila. Retail businesses like food and malls are doing very good here," dela Rosa said.

One word: Ownage! :cheers2: :banana:

^^ Sorry for the stupid question but I'm still a little bit confuse on the term "Commy"; can anyone please define it clearly.

^^ Commie - a slur word for "Communist"

By the way, I'm referring to NDF-CPP.

^^ Oh ok. Anyway, any news on that CITEX?

Is that thresher shark? As far as I remember, there is no such thing as treasure shark. :lol: Wiki Entry Here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thresher_Shark


I noticed that also. The reporter may have typed it wrong in a word document auto corrected to "treasure" or he may have referred it as a treasure for Cebuanos as it generates income from tourists. :hahaha:

The Thresher Shark of Malapascua Island
http://www.islandcruiseadventure.com/philippines/philippines5/thresher4.jpg
General Description

The name "Thresher Shark" is derived from the method it uses to seize its prey. The shark whips its tail on schools of fish stunning them and quickly returns to eat its catch. The whip tail is about equal to the total length of the shark thereby allowing it to be easily distinguished by shark fishers. Mature males grow to over 14 feet (half of that is tail). Though not known to attack man, two children were playing in the shallows on a British beach and were knocked over by a pair of Thresher sharks -- recorded as a shark attack but most likely the threshers were following a school of fish and the children accidentally got in their way since they were not injured. The Thresher has the ability to maintain a warmer inner body temperature than the surrounding water. more (http://www.boattalk.com/sharks/thresher.htm)

^^ Kung sa Davao pala mga buwaya, sa Cebu pala mga pating. :lol:

Cebu City (not Mandaue nor Lapu Lapu but Cebu City only :D) will buy 30 multicabs for security use during the ASEAN summit...
and also 30 Isuzu crosswinds for the city's police force. 10 will be designated to gov't buildings such as Capitol, City Hall, judiciary etc. and the remaining 20 will be for police patrols during the ASEAN summit...

More call centers to open
in Cebu within the year
Published: 18 April 2006

by Irene R. Sino Cruz

More call centers are expected to start operations in Cebu within the year, Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC) managing director Joel Mari Yu said.

According to Yu, business process outsourcing (BPOs) companies, such as call center firms, still continue to look at Cebu as a viable site for their operations.

He said that by the end of the year, a total of 20 call centers will be operating in Cebu, with three opening up before July 2006.

more of this article... (http://www.inq7.net/globalnation/sec_cdn/2006/apr/ent/apr18_01.htm)

^^ Kung sa Davao pala mga buwaya, sa Cebu pala mga pating. :lol:

Lots of it really here in some parts of Cebu. But Malapascua is more renowned for it. When I went there I was even warned about it but most divers go there just to see it. It's also a part of its attraction. Even in the channel between Mactan and Olango Island, lots of it too. The more also in Tañon Straight (between Negros Oriental and Cebu Island) aside from the dolphins themselves.

Here's another photo of a thresher shark in Malapascua Island (googled pic):

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/malapascua05.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/malapascua.jpg

^^ Commie - a slur word for "Communist"

By the way, I'm referring to NDF-CPP.


Haha, same here WindShear. Go to PEX and Jored is now active there after he got booted from istorya.

^^ Who is that?

Any update of the following u/c 1. Lexmark Tower 2. City Lights Garden (tower 3 and 4) 3. Cebu Palace Tower 4. Parklane Hotel and Tower 5. Ayala Center expansion 6. Sm City expansion 7. Elizabeth Mall expansion and 8. Crown Regency Tower. Thank you guys.

Originally Posted by slerz
Cebu City (not Mandaue nor Lapu Lapu but Cebu City only ) will buy 30 multicabs for security use during the ASEAN summit...
and also 30 Isuzu crosswinds for the city's police force. 10 will be designated to gov't buildings such as Capitol, City Hall, judiciary etc. and the remaining 20 will be for police patrols during the ASEAN summit...

Wow, the city is really serious when it comes to security [or is it coz of Mayor Tom? who suggested for a four-day holiday for security reasons].. still, it will certainly contribute to the success of the summit..
where's the source of this anyway? :D just curious..

@Jamaicus

Never mind, hehehe. That's a forumer in another forum who loves to post topics praising the CPP-NDF. WindShear and I are members of that forum

@tagacebuako

Lexmark hasn't started yet bro. Same with Cebu Tower Palace although they have finished clearing the area already; their showroom is almost complete too.

Under construction now is:

- City Lights 3 and 4
- SM City Expansion
- Crown Regency
- Cebu Towers Commercial

- Parklane Hotel (almost complete, they're currently working with the interiors now)

With regards to Ayala expansion, the new Jeepney Terminal is already complete but hasn't been used yet because they still have to observe a 30-day curing period for the cement flooring before jeepneys will be allowed to use it. Probably, once the old jeepney terminal is cleared, then they can start with the expansion since the annex building will be at the site of the old Jeepney terminal itself.

bs nursing.. actually pre-med pa yan, pr0 most probably iL be taking up medtech, or proceed to be a doctor.. hehehe, confusing really...

dabert, magkita ta diha sa cdu this coming semester then. pre-med pud akong kuhaon. its time for me to settle down, im having a little too much fun here in the states, its time to redempt my self out from the hole i dug into. my gpa is not on par competitively to the schools im trying to get into.

Originally Posted by fenix
dabert, magkita ta diha sa cdu this coming semester then. pre-med pud akong kuhaon.

oh sure.,. makakita man daun tingali ka nako kai batan.un pa man au ko ug nawung.. hehe [buyag..]..

^^

Mga bai, I have invited a batchmate from highschool whom I guess is connected with Bigfoot. I hope he joins this forum to give us some updates. :)

Arcenas estate allots space for high-rise condo project
By Ehda M. Dagooc
The Freeman 04/19/2006

http://64.78.14.153/arcenas/Images/Paseo7.jpg A section of the 20-hectare Arcenas Estate in Banawa will be allocated for high rise condominium and hotel developments to make it a fully integrated commercial, residential and business district in the southern part of Cebu.

Arcenas Group president Danny Arcenas said the company is willing to work with hotel developers or condominium developer investors to build hotel or high-rise condominium facilities in the area, which will soon be another landmark in the southern part of the city.

"Hotel developments, as well as high rise condominiums are congested in the northern part of Cebu, or in the uptown area, so far there is no hotel project being built in the southern part," Arcenas said.

"We are willing to work with any hotel or condominium investors. We have a very good location for these kinds of facilities in the 20-hectare estate," Arcenas said, referring to the uphill side of the property.

Currently, the company is spending about P200 million to develop an upscale commercial center within the 20-hectare Arcenas Estate called Paseo Center Cebu.

Arcenas said a hotel development is a viable project in this area, especially that Cebu is desperately needing more hotel rooms to accommodate the increasing number of visitors.

"It seems that the southern part of Cebu is taken for granted. Today, all developments, for commercial facilities are all going northward," said Arcenas.

As of this moment though, he said the focus of the company is to build the commercial center aspect, after that, the company may be able to focus on other project, or may be able to partner with interested condominium or hotel developers.

The 5,000 square-meter Paseo Center Cebu is the initial phase of the three-hectare commercial development of the Arcenas Estate. It is the first large commercial development to be introduced in the southern part of Cebu City that provides one-stop-shop facilities for dining, entertainment, banking and ATM, health and fitness, beauty and fashion, travel and tours, electronics and communications, hardware and appliances, among others.

The first phase of the commercial development will involve the creation of the neighborhood commercial center, where it will house well-known and branded coffee shops, pastry shops, fast food, pharmacy, bakeshop, among others.

The second phase will already include a development of a mini-mall that will have an anchor department store, RTW shops.

Construction of the Paseo Center Cebu will be completed this coming July. Hopefully by September of this year, tenants will be able to commercially open.
"We are the first upscale, mixed-used real property development in Cebu City South. We started to redefine 'southern comfort' with our first venture, Paseo San Ramon. Paseo San Ramon's reputation as a premier residential development has been proven time and again. Its reputation is our benchmark," Arcenas said.

ASEAN econ meet to precede summit

The Freeman 04/19/2006

Cebu City will have its hands full as the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting will also be held here just three days prior to the much-anticipated ASEAN Summit in December.

Aside from at least 5,000 participants to the ASEAN Summit, Cebu City will also host 250 business leaders from all over the world who would participate in the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting.

Mayor Tomas Osmeña said that the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting will also be a three-day affair, the last day of which might crossover to the December 11 to 14 ASEAN Summit because the business leaders will be meeting their respective heads of states.

Coordination with the ASEAN Summit national organizing committee is in the works with regards to the accommodation of the 250 business leaders. Osmeña said they intend to rent 250 rooms of the newly built Parklane Hotel across the Cebu Business Park.

As of press time, only 100 rooms have been reserved in the still-unfinished hotel. The city government, however, is confident that the construction of the hotel will be completed and fully operational months before the two summits.

While the ASEAN Economic Ministers Meeting will entail expenditures for the city government, Mayor Tomas Osmeña said he does not mind spending because the expenses would be capital purchases. The city also intends to spend P4 million to "re-power" two boats of the Emergency Rescue Unit Foundation to augment security during the summit.

President Gloria Arroyo already declared the four-day ASEAN Summit a holiday. Osmeña, to ensure that people would clear the streets during the event, has offered a P100,000 financial assistance to other LGU units in the province to support "balik-probinsiya" programs.

Seventeen heads of state are expected to gather in Cebu to participate in the summit and Osmeña believes a terrorist attempt is highly probable, considering the assassination attempt on the late Pope John Paul II during his visit to Manila in 1995. - Joeberth M. Ocao

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
City to buy 60 cars for Asean summit

Cebu City Hall will spend about P28.5 million to buy 30 multicabs and 30 sports utility vehicles (SUVs) to beef up its transportation in the delivery of basic services and peace and order campaign.

Mayor Tomas Osmeña said the City will have to buy multicabs now that no private firm is interested to lease 50 multicabs to the City Government.

He said the City is negotiating with Toyota and Isuzu and waiting for their separate price quotations for the City Government to buy 30 Crosswinds or Innovas.

The mayor will assign all 30 SUVs to the local police until December in time for the Asean Summit so it will have extra mobility. more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/04/19/news/city.to.buy.60.cars.for.asean.summit.html)

@Jamaicus
Never mind, hehehe. That's a forumer in another forum who loves to post topics praising the CPP-NDF. WindShear and I are members of that forum


Istorya.Net is Cebu-based forum. The admin of the said forum kicked JoRed's butt out from the forum. It concludes that the commies are no place in Cebu, not even in cyberspace.

Wow, the city is really serious when it comes to security [or is it coz of Mayor Tom? who suggested for a four-day holiday for security reasons].. still, it will certainly contribute to the success of the summit..
where's the source of this anyway? :D just curious..


a reliable source direct from City Hall...:D
but nana may article diay posted by @Jumbu above so wala nay doubts...hehe

@WindShear

Bai windshear, i-invite pod si Jack the Wack dnhi.. Di ba amigo man mo? Kay member mo atung mga pilots something..

Cebu City from up above the sky :D

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/Slerz2/mvpskyline.jpg

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c396/Slerz2/mvpskyline1.jpg

^^ great pics slerz! hindi pa kasali ang business park area in that pic :cheers: i was reading a local daily a while ago and theres a big section in the classified ads, they need manpower for the IMPERIAL PALACE RESORT HOTEL AND GOLF COURSE, the development will be in maribago, mactan island.

a news artcile today, after the CEBU DECLARATION during the interfaith meet a few months ago, now theres a CEBU CONCORD

‘Cebu Concord’ set in meet

Declaration to contain experts’ positions on the “middle ground approach” to fight terrorism will be signed in this week’s three-day international anti-terrorism conference in Cebu.

The declaration, to be called “Cebu Concord,” is a stand “somewhere between the hard approach and soft approach” in the campaign, said Ambassador Benjamin Defensor Jr., chairman of the Task Force on Counter-terrorism in Asia Pacific.

more (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2006/04/19/news/.cebu.concord.set.in.meet.html)

and in tomorrows issue of sunstar cebu, there will be a two-page special story about the changing landscape of cebu. mura gyud ug na impluwensiyahan sa SSC, especially the pics in their teaser.

and ongoing now is the philippine pharmacists association national convention here in cebu, all pharmacists from all areas like hospital, manufacturing and retail are having their annual convention here in cebu. meron pang ASEAN and other meets preceeding the ministers meet. and other countless unpublished conventions, all of this, reinforcing cebu's role as a major convention city.

let me share a view from my room

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

the gold plated supporting wires (i dunno how to call them, toinks) stands out in the afternoon sun

and in tomorrows issue of sunstar cebu, there will be a two-page special story about the changing landscape of cebu. mura gyud ug na impluwensiyahan sa SSC, especially the pics in their teaser.


share nya bai ha... maluoy ka sa amo nga wala diha, hehehehe.

@WindShear

Bai windshear, i-invite pod si Jack the Wack dnhi.. Di ba amigo man mo? Kay member mo atung mga pilots something..

Philippine Flight Simmers Group

Oh yeah! You are right! I'm sure he will be very glad to see the developments in Cebu.

For those who don't know who is Jack the Wack, here's my info:

Jack the Wack is the popular name of now Cebu City Councilor Sylvan Jacoksalem. He is once a DJ of Y FM.

@WindShear

Bai windshear, i-invite pod si Jack the Wack dnhi.. Di ba amigo man mo? Kay member mo atung mga pilots something..

i couldn't agree more! look at my sig below... :)

Firm starts work on another IT zone bldg. at JY Square

In anticipation of an increasing demand for commercial spaces, especially for call center operations, Jovima Management and Development Corp. (Jovima) is constructing another building, which it calls IT (information technology) Center 3.
Jovima is the parent company of JY Square Discovery Mall and JY Square Supermarket.

Company manager Orly Vizcayda told Sun.Star Cebu that Jovima has applied for an “IT zone” accreditation for IT center 3, along with JY Square Supermarket, which it calls IT center 2, with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).
Peza has already declared JY Square Discovery Mall or IT center 1, an IT zone.

@ CwEoBwU, il see what i can do man!

heres a pic of the lagoon park, this is from the marriot hotel going to ayala mall. if theres nothing to do and im bored inside ayala, lakaw lakaw lang diri, pic pic dayon. :runaway:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Photo-0235.jpg

pic of a construction area near the place where i work, judging from the notice, i think it will take them years to finish this project, :rofl:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Photo-0236.jpg

and in tomorrows issue of sunstar cebu, there will be a two-page special story about the changing landscape of cebu. mura gyud ug na impluwensiyahan sa SSC, especially the pics in their teaser.


bai, share lang sa amo nga wala sa cebu. wala man cguro na sa sunstar online! thanks!

fundraiser: pic of a construction area near the place where i work, judging from the notice, i think it will take them years to finish this project


bai, di ba succour ka nag work no?

^^waaah, alaga ng mga madre, uy musta div, back in davao na? yeah, i guess walang specials sa online edition ng sunstar. but who knows, basin naa nya.

pics of perpetual sucour hospital, its a nice structure and i guess its worthy to be posted here in SSC, bawal ang mag pic sa building, kawat kawat na lang using the phone. hehehe

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/4cdb3195.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Psh1.jpg

ok man bai! yup, back in davao last easter sunday pero just arrived in malaybalay city for work!

hi just droppin by......

kumusta mga higala! murag dugay-dugay jud ko na absent diri sa forum da. daghan na cguro ko kaayu na miss-out. tsk tsk.

@fundraiser? asa man diay na i publish? sa newspaper lang? when? tomorrow na?

kumusta mga higala! murag dugay-dugay jud ko na absent diri sa forum da. daghan na cguro ko kaayu na miss-out. tsk tsk.

oi, mayng gabii og mayng pagbalik dinhi sa SSC higalang Markiiboi... where have you been diay bai after Dadian?

^^ yup tom. daw according to whats written in the ad. here are pics of the teaser published today.

see! may SSC influcence no? the cebu U/C thread. :jk:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Photo-0237.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Photo-0238.jpg

Changing landscape of Cebu.

burgeoning industries fuel demand for space. The development planners' one-stop affairs. After the trauma of 1997, does a property boom loom? All this, in a two-page special story. In Sun.Star Cebu's inimitable fashion. Tommorrow, Thursday

^^
wow. that is very interesting!
I wish we can view on their website-- but I doubt it. :(

i've heard Convergys will also expand sa another upcoming IT Building duol ra sa new Skyrise Building (PeopleSupport's 2nd facility)....kanang lot before mosulod sa Camp....ingon among kaila from CHI kay buhatan pud daw na ug murag Skyrise / PIPC... :)

Philippine Flight Simmers Group

Oh yeah! You are right! I'm sure he will be very glad to see the developments in Cebu.

For those who don't know who is Jack the Wack, here's my info:

Jack the Wack is the popular name of now Cebu City Councilor Sylvan Jacoksalem. He is once a DJ of Y FM.

Cge bai excited nami nga ma member pod siya dnhi unya makaapil sad ug meeting. Hehehe..



@fundraiser

Bai the pics in Sunstar's teaser for tomorrow looks like they were lifted from SSC! Maybe there's an SSC member who is connected with sunstar. Hehe

@tj_brewed

oi Tj musta, long time no hear. Yup we were able to tour Asiatown last saturday and we saw the new buildings there! nice pod.

Also regarding the Taft IT Zone which I inquired from you before, naa na diay ang building! Hapit na mahuman. :)

@tj_brewed

oi Tj musta, long time no hear. Yup we were able to tour Asiatown last saturday and we saw the new buildings there! nice pod.

Also regarding the Taft IT Zone which I inquired from you before, naa na diay ang building! Hapit na mahuman. :)

lagi...na bz ko l8ly that's why....yup, i saw ur pix re Taft IT Zone..mura pud diay sya og e-Office noh? when u txtd me that u went there, mao pa pud pagbalik nako here sa cebu from Bantayan.

d na jud ko moabsent next time sa laag........... :) naa pa si rusty here in cebu now? nagkita mo? the whole gang?

kumusta mga higala! murag dugay-dugay jud ko na absent diri sa forum da. daghan na cguro ko kaayu na miss-out. tsk tsk.

oi markii, kumusta bai? dugay na lagi ka wa nadungog dre! :)

^^ yup tom. daw according to whats written in the ad. here are pics of the teaser published today.

see! may SSC influcence no? the cebu U/C thread. :jk:

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Photo-0237.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Photo-0238.jpg

Changing landscape of Cebu.

burgeoning industries fuel demand for space. The development planners' one-stop affairs. After the trauma of 1997, does a property boom loom? All this, in a two-page special story. In Sun.Star Cebu's inimitable fashion. Tommorrow, Thursday


Bai fundraiser, please write every details about the sunstar issue tomorrow (thursday) . Dia intawon ko sa PNG bai and i need some informations about the development of Cebu. Salamat kaayo bai.

Imong pobreng higala

Tagacebuako
:yes:

^^waaah, alaga ng mga madre, uy musta div, back in davao na? yeah, i guess walang specials sa online edition ng sunstar. but who knows, basin naa nya.

pics of perpetual sucour hospital, its a nice structure and i guess its worthy to be posted here in SSC, bawal ang mag pic sa building, kawat kawat na lang using the phone. hehehe

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/4cdb3195.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/peejay_domek/Psh1.jpg


ka strikto sad ni sister oi!!!

there are articles about cebu published today in the philippine daily inquirer, summer na kasi eh. heres the link.

Cebu buys and bites.

THE last time I was in Cebu was for the Sinulog Festival. The place was bursting with activities: The major malls had a sale, and there were concerts and parties every single day. Sinulog dancing was everywhere—the streets, inside the malls, even restaurants.

more (http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=1&story_id=72948)

The Place: The Queen City of the south--Cebu

How to get there: By air or sea. A sea trip from Manila to Cebu takes 18-22 hours. But that allows you to spend quality time with your companions, and could prove to be another adventure altogether.

more (http://news.inq7.net/lifestyle/index.php?index=1&story_id=72946)

@ tj, yeah bai, the four of us (ako, slerz, arnold and rusty) were actually surprised to see a standing structure at the taft it zone. very much like the rendering posted here a few threads ago.

daghan na ta bai, dia ko sa tunga tunga sa mindanao karong mga orasa! please, mga forumers nga naa sa cebu, epost na lang ninyo dre bai!!! :)

OT - kinsay moadto sa Jamaican Nights?

Bai fundraiser, please write every details about the sunstar issue tomorrow (thursday) . Dia intawon ko sa PNG bai and i need some informations about the development of Cebu. Salamat kaayo bai.

Imong pobreng higala

Tagacebuako
:yes:

bitaw bai mao ra gyud tawn na kalipay namo mga balitang nindot diha, mao na pasensyahi na among hangyo.

OT - kinsay moadto sa Jamaican Nights?

Jamaican Nights 2006! April 22 man ang date bai TJ no?

OT - kinsay moadto sa Jamaican Nights?

fan diay ka ni utada-san tj?

various Cebu Pix from Ngkhai.net


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/normal_unionbank.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/normal_sheraton2.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/normal_sheraton.jpg

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/normal_DSCN2932.jpg

fan diay ka ni utada-san tj?

yup....i AM!!!! i'm playing her tracks now.....Automatic and First Love! my faves!

from a blog!

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a340/tj_brewed/CEBU/cbusky.jpg

waaah tj, were thinking of the same stuff, JAMAICAN NIGHTS, the tradition continues! im going bai, basin magkita kita ra nya ta didto, hehehe, i remember last year, i was laughing hard kay may na slide nga contestant sa stage, but he's not injured man. lol! grabe mga girls na contestant, murag mga kitikiti ug naa na sa wet show. bring extra shirts! there will be shower and foam from tubes overhead. and prepare for a BIG crowd.

see yah there!!!!!!!!! :) if makakuha pa ko ug ticket..eheheheheh

waaah tj, were thinking of the same stuff, JAMAICAN NIGHTS, the tradition continues! im going bai, basin magkita kita ra nya ta didto, hehehe, i remember last year, i was laughing hard kay may na slide nga contestant sa stage, but he's not injured man. lol! grabe mga girls na contestant, murag mga kitikiti ug naa na sa wet show. bring extra shirts! there will be shower and foam from tubes overhead. and prepare for a BIG crowd.

still remmber bai when one of the lady contestants kay na hubo ang bikini? na headline gud to sa tabloid!!! :hahaha:

Cge bai excited nami nga ma member pod siya dnhi unya makaapil sad ug meeting. Hehehe..



@fundraiser

Bai the pics in Sunstar's teaser for tomorrow looks like they were lifted from SSC! Maybe there's an SSC member who is connected with sunstar. Hehe


bitaw noh? kinsa kha ning kauban nato nga connected with sunstar Cebu?


@cebuwow, @tagacebuako, @dive-cebu...
magpalit ko ugma og SunStar issue nya ko kodakan nya ipost nko dre...
klaro man ghapon kung kodakan...

bitaw noh? kinsa kha ning kauban nato nga connected with sunstar Cebu?


@cebuwow, @tagacebuako, @dive-cebu...
magpalit ko ugma og SunStar issue nya ko kodakan nya ipost nko dre...
klaro man ghapon kung kodakan...

cge, salamat kaayo bai slerz! sangkos langit gyud akong kalipay! hehehe!!! :dance:

Bai fundraiser, please write every details about the sunstar issue tomorrow (thursday) . Dia intawon ko sa PNG bai and i need some informations about the development of Cebu. Salamat kaayo bai.

Imong pobreng higala

Tagacebuako
:yes:

il see what i can do tagacebuako, but i cant do it earlier than 6 or 7 pm kay my work will end at 6pm pa man. so probably i can post whatever is written there sa night na. and most probably by the time na mo log in ko sa SSC, everything is posted by slerz na, hehehe, btw, is PNG an independent country or is it a territory of some country or what? maayong gabi-i mga higala.

ang jamaican night sa mga smiley: :dance:

'SLOW MEN AT WORK'??? woaw, would that mean something? hehe, that's good.. slowly but surely.. :D

@dive_cebu...ok ra bai oi, mao man say ampay nako og ipost ghapon nko bsag wapay nangayo kay skyline na gud og mga buildings sa Cebu ang storyaan,...hehe
ako sad excited nako sa issue ugma...

still remmber bai when one of the lady contestants kay na hubo ang bikini? na headline gud to sa tabloid!!! :hahaha:

yup bai, actually kita jud ko tanan sa pics ato kato nagtrabaho pa ko sa sunstar sa pics archive nila... giclose apan pa jud og picture iyang kuan pero pangamongay lang kaayog nawng...:D

il see what i can do tagacebuako, but i cant do it earlier than 6 or 7 pm kay my work will end at 6pm pa man. so probably i can post whatever is written there sa night na. and most probably by the time na mo log in ko sa SSC, everything is posted by slerz na, hehehe, btw, is PNG an independent country or is it a territory of some country or what? maayong gabi-i mga higala.

bai, some facts about png, i think its official name answers your querry:
OFFICIAL NAME:
Independent State of Papua New Guinea

pero:

GOVERNMENT AND POLITICAL CONDITIONS
Papua New Guinea, a constitutional monarchy, recognizes the Queen of England as head of state. She is represented by a Governor General who is elected by Parliament and who performs mainly ceremonial functions. Papua New Guinea has three levels of government--national, provincial, and local. There is a 109-member unicameral Parliament, whose members are elected every 5 years. The Parliament in turn elects the prime minister, who appoints his cabinet from members of his party or coalition.

more on this website: http://www.state.gov/r/pa/ei/bgn/2797.htm#gov

@dive_cebu...ok ra bai oi, mao man say ampay nako og ipost ghapon nko bsag wapay nangayo kay skyline na gud og mga buildings sa Cebu ang storyaan,...hehe
ako sad excited nako sa issue ugma...



yup bai, actually kita jud ko tanan sa pics ato kato nagtrabaho pa ko sa sunstar sa pics archive nila... giclose apan pa jud og picture iyang kuan pero pangamongay lang kaayog nawng...:D

mao ba bai? lingawa no? pero ang gi release nila sa newspaper kay gi blurred na man ang iya...

^^ murag gituyo man siguro to niya ug hubo, hapit gani to mu walk out ang mga emcees, murag hapit sad gyud na ban ang jam nights. remember the bloodbath parties held every friday the 13th? diba na ban man to. sayang.

Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Market local IT events in Japan - expert to CH

A Japanese information technology (IT) expert is urging the Cebu City Government to undertake its own efforts to promote the local software industry in Japan and other countries.

Atsuo Mizayaki, a veteran systems engineer with 37 years of experience in information systems at Hitachi Ltd., said this after observing that the Philippine government has been taking a “rather passive” stance in marketing the country’s IT activities in the Japanese market compared to the governments of China and India.

Effective

“If national marketing activity led by the National Government or the entire IT sector is difficult, an active appeal by local governments to the Japanese market may be effective,” he said.

He cited the efforts of the city of Dalian in China, where the Chinasoft Development Center is located. Chinasoft Development Center is the offshore partner of Chinasoft Tokyo, of which Mizayaki is president.

Mizayaki specifically mentioned Cebu City in his recommendations for the Philippine IT industry, which was published by the Japan External Trade Organization (Jetro).

“For example, Cebu City, which is very aggressive in IT industry promotion, can bring together the small and medium scale IT companies within the city or collaborate with other local governments or business conglomerates and create a software industry promotion strategy,” he said in the report.

Mizayaki, who also worked at the Center of the International Cooperation for Computerization as director for training and the Japan PKI Forum as chief researcher, stayed in the Philippines last year and visited 10 IT companies, which included Cebu-based software companies SPI Technologies Inc., Powerpro Software Solutions and Primary Software Development Corp.

High level

In general, the Japanese IT expert said, the technical skill level of software developers is high in the Philippines than those in China.

“While China (saw the establishment of) thousands of software companies in a very short period, the reality is that the quality of its engineers has deteriorated inversely proportional to the growth of the size of its IT industry,” Mizayaki said.

“It is possible that Japanese software houses, having failed in their offshore outsourcing to China, will take a fresh look at the Philippines as alternative destination for offshore software development,” he added.

Sun.Star Cebu was furnished a copy of the Jetro-published report. (JBN)

-edit-

allow me to share some of the pics i took today.

ACC

http://img128.imageshack.us/img128/7845/acc0al.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

FGU (hiding behind the bushes)

http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/2028/fgu4vr.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Windland Towers

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/636/windlandtowers9wf.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Mango Park Hotel

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9403/mangopark5bx.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Golden Peak Hotel

http://img48.imageshack.us/img48/8556/goldenpeak36fo.jpg (http://imageshack.us)


Rajah Park Hotel

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/1092/rajahpark26hg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)