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Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 05:49 AM

SUBWAY CONSTRUCTION SITE
City allocates P280T to transfer squatters

By Doris C. Bongcac
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 10:59am (Mla time) 07/06/2006

The Cebu City Council yesterday agreed to grant financial aid to 56 families squatting along MacArthur Boulevard who are expected to lose their homes when the construction of the South Coastal Road (SCR) subway begins.

The 56 families are among the 101 currently occupying shanties in the area, where part of segment 3 B-2 of the SCR would be built, said Councilor Nestor Archival.

Archival, chairman of the committee on housing, said the 45 other families have agreed to move into government relocations sites in Tac-an in barangay Budlaan.

He said that it was agreed in a recent meeting with City Administrator Francisco Fernandez and representatives from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), that the city government would allocate funds as a “disturbance fee” for the 56 families.

Last June 28, Archival submitted to the city council a draft resolution asking for the allocation of P280,000 for the disturbance fees – P5, 000 to each of the affected families.

However, the approval of the resolution was deferred after Councilor Gabriel Leyson brought to his attention the availability of P100 million, which the national government had set aside for an urban renewal program.

Leyson said city funds could be saved if Archival was able to convince DPWH to allocate a portion of the national funds for the displaced families.

In yesterday's session, Archival told the council that the funding for urban renewal was only to be used for expropriations for the road-right-of-way and to compensate the owners of buildings affected by development projects.

“Allocations for the vendors and urban poor could not be charged from the funding,” he said.

The city government would have to spend for the transfer of the affected families, he said.

For the second time, Archival yesterday sought the council's approval of his resolution, which proposed for the allocation of Pagcor funds for the release of disturbance fees to affected families.

“The Local Housing Board passed a resolution dated May 16, 2006 approving the recommendation of the Department for the Welfare of the Urban Poor to extend financial assistance to these 56 affected families,” read his approved resolution.

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 05:51 AM

Vice governor: Palace’s help not needed

By Dale G. Israel
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 10:59am (Mla time) 07/06/2006

VICE Gov. Gregorio Sanchez Jr. yesterday said it was unnecessary to “go to extremes” of seeking the help of Malacañang in the bidding problems of the second phase of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC).

Sanchez said the Capitol could use alternative processes stipulated in the Government Procurement Act or Republic Act 9184, so that the CICC's superstructure could be awarded immediately to WT Construction.

He stressed that the Capitol could still do away with the usual bidding process without violating RA 9184.

Sanchez disagreed with Roy Ursal, Commission on Audit Central Visayas (COA-7) legal and adjudication officer, who earlier said that the superstructure of the CICC should be bidded out as a separate contract.

If the Capitol failed to do so, the project might just be further delayed because some aggrieved contractors might question the procedure.

Ursal said the Capitol could try to ask the help of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo for some “modifications to the rules should it insist on shortening the lengthy procurement process.”

Sanchez, however, disagreed.

“He (Ursal) should also study procurement laws,” said Sanchez.

The vice governor maintained that RA 9184's Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) allows the Capitol to complete the project without having to go through bidding.

He said, however, that any help from the Palace would be welcomed by the Capitol.

The Capitol might seek President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's help if worse comes to worst, Sanchez said, but it hasn't come to that yet.

Based on the IRR, Sanchez enumerated five ways the Capitol could award the contract for the CICC's superstructure to the contractor of its substructure:

One was when the new work was adjacent or contiguous to an ongoing infrastructure project, and provided that the original contract was the result of a competitive bidding.

Sanchez said the IRR also guarantees contiguity if the second project was related to or similar to the first project's scope of work.

The IRR also allows the bidding process to be skipped if “it is within the contracting capacity of the contractor, the contractor is using the same prices or lower prices, and the amount involved does not exceed the amount of the ongoing project.

Sanchez explained that the last provision could cover the entire approved budget for the contract (ABC) which was P250 million and not just the P59 million for the substructure.

With the P59 million already spent, the Capitol is left with P191 million for the superstructure, which could be awarded to WT Construction through a “negotiated agreement.”

Anticipating excess funds from the ABC, he said that some other works and supplies could be procured separately through the normal bidding process.

Some of the materials for the construction, including the structural steel could also be purchased through “direct contracting” of goods, Sanchez said.

He said it was a “single source procurement method that does not require elaborate bidding documents.”

He said that the specifications of the needed steel could only be supplied by a sole firm.

Meanwhile, at the construction site, Sanchez said that hopes were high that the project would be finished on time.

He said that he went to the site to personally supervise the erection of the building's columns.

The construction works, he said, was still well within the target dates. If this trend continues, Sanchez said construction would be finished five days before the Nov. 15 deadline.

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 05:52 AM

Amara posts brisk sales

Cebu Daily News
Last updated 11:23am (Mla time) 07/05/2006

Liloan’s upscale seaside residential development posted brisk market response on the launch of its second phase last Saturday, according to project developer Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI).

The Ayala-affiliate company recently announced that about 50 percent of the lots have been purchased in the second phase of Amara, a premiere seaside residential community located in Barangay Catarman, Liloan, Cebu, approximately 18 kilometers from the city.

“Taking a similar turn as the first phase of seaside residential development, Amara Phase 2 ignited an enthusiastic response from the market upon its launch over the weekend,” the statement reads.

Amara, a joint development project of CHI and Coastal Highpoint Ventures Inc. (CHVI), broke sales records during the launch of its first phase October last year.

Phase 2 has a total development area of 6.8 hectares with 87 lots, which include bluff, premium seaview, promontory and parola lots.

It will also feature a Sports and Recreation Club with a basketball court, badminton courts, a fitness gym and a beach volleyball court. Gazebos and a lagoon ideal for yoga, taichi and other meditation and relaxation exercises will also be installed.

Phase 2 is adjacent to the century-old Bagacay lighthouse, a national historical landmark operated by the Philippine Coast Guard.

Last Saturday, Amara buyers were given onsite tours of their lots of choice. The tour was themed as Family Fun Day, where children and adults enjoyed various activities. /Correspondent Regina Aguilar

Jefferyi

July 6th, 2006, 06:28 AM

http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c254/mel74313/PostIt/driedmango.jpg

Mas lami ang "Cebu" brand kay ang manga nila dili kaayo dry, dili dark yellow color, dili pareha anang R&M nga medyo darker unya naay baho. Pero kanang "Philippine" brand nga dried mangoes mao ang ubiquitous na kaayo kay bisag sa American supermaket chains diri sa California (SF Bay Area)namaligya pud sila. I even remember while I was still in HS nga mga intsik kaonkaon pud ana. I believe grown and processed in Cebu pud kanang mga manga nila. Cebu mangoes da best jud!
Kanang danggit nga vacuum sealed naa na pud sa mga Asian stores diri. naa man gani baligya ginamos nga binotilya ug uban pa. :)

o yeah, nice pics, arnoldsa :cheers:

slerz

July 6th, 2006, 07:03 AM

^^ Photobucket na diay ta ani, di na YouTube. :D

YouTube gihapon pero napun an lag photobucket. Pang way klaro raman ning photobucket.

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 08:02 AM

State of the City Address (2006)
Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña
(07/03/2006)

Vice Mayor Michael Rama, Honorable Members of the City Council, Honored Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen:

To avoid listening to all the disturbances in Manila, I have set the agenda to let us focus here in Cebu, I do not regret that decision and I appreciate everyone’s cooperation and it’s because of that that I think we’re doing much better.

Undistracted by the problems in Manila, you are able to keep our agenda together, we’re self-sufficient now and more dynamic. It’s hard to believe that one-half of the tourists that go to the Philippines come to Cebu, one of 7,000 islands. We are now, as many of you might not have realized it, becoming the backbone of this economy.

Our city government, as we are here and immersed with our problems, we do have many problems. Our bureaucracy is a lot to be desired; we also face financial problems and we all know this is primarily caused by the delay in the titling of the South Reclamation Project. Nonetheless, our basic services, we were able to maintain. And last March, we are also able to pay our P250 Million peso of the lean amortization ahead of schedule. Now that we have secured the title to the South Reclamation Project, we are now in the process of installing basic amenities such as electricity, water, and internal road network. The Mambaling access road is operational and we have completed Phase I of the Senior Citizen’s Building. Soon to rise is the 1.4 Kilometer sand beach and baywalk. The famous POND A will also become a recreation sports park for all of us and the public of Cebu City to enjoy.

In a short, while the South Reclamation Project will become the South Road Properties, We are finalizing the list of around 20 hectares and the sale of another 20 hectares. The SRP will develop much faster than what everyone expects.

ASEAN SUMMIT

We all know this coming December, we are faced with a major challenge, a major headache, a major crisis, also a major opportunity.

The ASEAN Summit will be such a major burden to the city. But this is also a chance for us to use this as an opportunity to expose the city to the whole world. So our primary responsibility will be the international media. And that’s what we volunteered for but this is an investment because, as you know, just to buy a one-page ad in a Tokyo newspaper will consume the entire budget of some of our commissions here in the city. So for promotional purposes, we might as well take advantage of the media that is flying to Cebu and many of you will be given special assignments to develop interpersonal relationships with some 2,000 international media members coming from Japan alone, we are expecting 300 high-level media members to accompany the new, new meaning that is not yet installed, Japan will have a new Prime Minister by then, and will be accompanied by approximately 300 Japanese media. And we’ll focus on the Japanese and Korean media.

So, we are also going to do our share in the maintenance of peace and order. We are already holding dialogues, even right after this meeting, I will be conducting a dialogue with Barangay Carreta, and we have to teach them values preventive strategies to see to it that we will be able to maintain peace and order.

We are now in the process of purchasing vehicles and additional equipment and provide general assistance for the police and other security personnel. One point that I would like to interject is simply this: we have never been through a situation like this in the past so it is very difficult for us to draw up a detailed estimate of where our expenses would be. And that is why in the Supplemental Budget, I just put a lump sum to give us the maximum flexibility. Unlike other events like the Sinulog where we already have a historical data and is much easier for us to draw up a budget and anticipate the kind of expenses we will incur. But when we have so many people coming here in Cebu, I am almost sure that there will be many major items that we have overlooked that we will have to respond to overnight. The idea here is to maintain mobility, maintain a tremendous amount of flexibility in the bureaucracy and we have to be ready for any contingency that might occur including any violent contingencies.

Related to the ASEAN Summit, we are also going to be using the Gotiaco building and the city-owned condominium to be improved to accommodate hundreds of security personnel who are coming here in Cebu. In cooperation with the Cebu Port Authority, we will also be expanding Serging Osmeña Blvd. and developing the North Reclamation Area. We will also tap the private sector to help in the rehabilitation of different parks including the Fuente Osmeña.

There are many developments, and I have directed our Department Heads and Chairpersons of our various committees to immediately open their annual and semi-annual reports to the media and other stakeholders because transparency should always be a major part of this administration.

Now, let me cite some interesting developments:

REVENUES:

Our revenues increased by 13% compared to the same period last year. The 13% is a consolation, but not enough. I have given the directive that I issued in the last year’s state of the city address that we need to run after those who did not pay their tax obligations. And I am very, very forceful about this because it is not fair to put the burden on revenues on those who want to pay and those who don’t want to pay will get away with it. So, for the first time in history, the Cebu Port Authority, for example, they finally paid and compromised settlement of 120 Million Pesos. But there is still a number who are not paying. I directed the City Treasurer’s Office to hasten its clean-up of records, simplify procedures, and intensify collections.

Interesting enough, our abattoir has increased its revenues as well as our markets. And I am really personally surprised that Pardo Market qualified for a 500,000 prize for being one of the Five Most Outstanding Markets in the Country. The Ramos Market has partially reopened and is expected to fully reopen this month. There is also a marked improvement in our abattoir and the Taboan Market. But we still have a long way to go but I think I am satisfied with the progress that’s been made in those areas.

HEALTH

There is a significant reduction in our Mortality Rate. In 2001, when I came back as Mayor, our rate then was 17.55 but is lowered down to 6.96 in the year 2005. Major health problems identified are addressed through preventive strategies, such as immunization. 91% of children below 1 year old are fully immunized, 91.4% of live births are within normal birth rate. Our contingency programs against dengue, SARS, and Bird Flu are very much in place. As a matter of fact, we may be the only city who is capable of handling the SARS problems all over the Philippines. Even our problematic Cebu City Medical Center had a total admission of 11, 962 patients and attended to 44, 603 underprivileged individuals in 2005.

EDUCATION

Our three-year program to improve the quality of public education, because this is one area that we found out last year that, not only Cebu but the entire Philippines, is way, way behind. So we have put very special emphasis on this. So the quality of our education is improved. Now in its second year, we managed to re-train 70% of our teaching force in collaboration with the University of the Philippines-Cebu, the Grade 1 and 2 teachers have been trained of new concepts of teaching our children reading and comprehension skills called literacy-numeracy. Aside from this, we have set out to improve our teachers’ command of the English language. Just this summer, we sent almost all of our teachers to English enhancement seminars.

This school year, we have managed to bring down to 40 student to classroom ratio of seven of our largest high schools in the city. This is in preparation to eventually converting them to science high schools.

In 2006, the School Board with the City’s support will be spending P 140 million pesos in the new school building construction. This is addition to another P40 Million pesos on classroom repairs.

ENVIRONMENT

But perhaps the most surprising development is in the environment. We are becoming a green city. Our composting and waste recovery programs in a number of barangays continue to gather visitors from within and even outside the Philippines. Our CESET program was recently awarded by DENR for mobilizing the participation of communities in enforcing environmental laws. There is a marked improvement in our garbage collection.

It is also interesting to note that starting August, our pilot project in Inayawan will begin to produce cheap electricity from garbage. The electricity produced will be around 2.80 pesos per kilowatt hour, around 40 percent of what we currently pay for our electricity today. That is 60% discount compared to commercial rate.

More interesting is that before the end of this year, we hope to install a very innovative air-conditioning system, of which the innovation that they will do in city hall will be the first model of its kind in the Philippines. What is going to happen here is that we will be harnessing the waste heat of the power plant in Ermita to power our air-conditioning for the city hall. We will be using the latest application of the Lithium Bromide technology. To put in simple terms, the cost of our air-conditioning will be reduced from P 2,400 per hour in City Hall to less than P 500 per hour. That is 80% savings in our air-conditioning cost.

CONCLUSION

Despite all the problems, Cebu City is moving forward. Like the proverbial old man and his mountain, we must all continue to help flatten the mountain. Make it useful for everyone. Little by little, much sooner than later, we will reach our dream of making Cebu City the MOST LIVABLE CITY IN ASIA.

In closing, let me reaffirm my often-repeated statement that Cebu City is not just the Mayor, Cebu City is all of us. Each of us must do our share.

We thank the Senior Sto. Niño and Our Lady of Guadalupe. We also leave room for our Muslim and other brothers who also have made very important roles in making our community work together.

Thank You very much.

gee

July 6th, 2006, 08:38 AM

Parking in a livable city

By Joeber Bersales
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 11:53am (Mla time) 07/06/2006

Mayor Tomas Osmeña has his work cut out for him as he continues to actualize his long-held dream of making Cebu City the most livable in Asia. The signs that he is succeeding somewhat are there, of course. One can point, for example, to a lot of things in common between Cebu City and Singapore, perhaps the most livable city in Asia today. Both cities are dotted with acacia and narra trees lining the streets and thoroughfares. Admittedly, though, the trees fare better in Singapore, where electric cables have long been buried underground allowing for robust growth minus the constant pruning by Veco and the blackening effect of diesel fumes from vehicles. But Singapore, on the other hand, has lost its mountains owing to the numerous reclamation projects it carried out during the past 20 years, while Cebu City still has so much of its mountains intact despite the South Reclamation Project.

Like Lee Kuan Yew, I certainly see the genuine desire in the mayor to leave a lasting legacy to a city that has largely seen so much change in its physical makeup during his first three terms as mayor back in the as-yet unstrained Osmeña-Garcia tandem of the 1990s. After all, did we not boast of having the most modern computer-aided traffic system in the country then? It was also Mayor Tom who began widening the thoroughfares of the city, opening up new roads where there were none and planting the national tree, as well as mahogany, in almost every street of the city. To him also came the vision of a reclamation project in the south to complement the northern one bequeathed by his late father to the city.

Yet all these and more notwithstanding, I’m afraid the mayor is up against one of the most pervasive problems of our culture, i.e., the Filipino tendency to privatize public space. You see this menace at work everyday as you drive to work or school: cars parked overnight in streets or avenues where they hinder traffic or passengers riding on or alighting from jeepeneys or taxis wherever they place, unmindful of the inconvenience this brings to everyone else. Even shop owners and residents do their thing. Along narrow Junquera Street, for example, as one approaches the intersection with R.R. Landon from F. Ramos, there are shops that have claimed portions of the street to themselves, proudly proclaiming their frontage as parking space for their customers. Where you see a “No Stopping” or “No Parking” sign, you are likely to see the opposite obtaining.

This inability to distinguish public from private space extends to the way Filipinos deal with garbage but I shall concentrate here on the problem of road ethics and courtesy. Whether you live in Villa Leyson, a private low-cost housing subdivision in Barangay Bacayan, or in the high-end Santo Niño Village in Barangay Banilad, you are equally likely to see cars parked overnight on main streets. Apparently, this attitude supersedes one’s economic position in society. Whether with a lowly tricycle, a surplus multicab or a brand-new Mitusbishi Pajero, roads built for public conveyance become private carports for people who have no regard for the duties and responsibilities inherent in attaining citizenship in the modern world.

In Singapore, I was quite surprised to learn that “Theory of Driving” is a required course in all high schools! There is even a thick textbook that goes with it, with the final exams serving as basis for the issuance of a driver’s license. Talk about desperation, but I sincerely think that since Mayor Tom has been legally challenged in the clamping of cars illegally parked on busy streets of Cebu City, perhaps forcing every high school student to learn about road ethics and the public character of streets may be one way to contribute to a more livable city. With free high school education guaranteed by the Constitution, at the least, Cebu City will lead the way in producing a generation, rich or poor, which will behave far differently than the unscrupulous ones currently lording the streets.

flesh_is_weak

July 6th, 2006, 12:43 PM

lingaw lagi nang meet ninyo...with city hall employees pa gyud...bongga...magpa-snack si mayor tom? apil ko ana beh...hehehe

flesh_is_weak

July 6th, 2006, 12:50 PM

karon pa ko kabantay, lain-lain diay na siyudad ilang i-feature sa header sa site...na-feature na ang cebu ana? unsaon diay para ma-feature ang usa ka city...considering na usa ta sa pinaka-active na threads, i think dapat gyud nila hatagag attention ang cebu...

btw, kinsa ninyo ang naka-adto na sa monastery ngadto sa bukid sa carmen? nindot baya to pagka-landscape ngadto, nya last time nako didto kay naa silay dako-dako na building na u/c...mo-adto ko karon weekend, basin maka-post nya ko ug pics...

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 01:09 PM

^^ Yes, there's a thread wherein we submit banners to be featured on top of the page. Cebu and other provinces were featured few months ago. Unfortunately, all the days for two months are booked for certain banners so that thread where we could submit new banners has been closed. :)

flesh_is_weak

July 6th, 2006, 01:27 PM

ah ok, thnx 4 da info...am hoping to see cebu on the site banner some time soon

LordCarnal

July 6th, 2006, 01:31 PM

By the way, kinsay taga Lapu-Lapu City? I suggest writing a letter to the district representative or to the mayor to facilitate the construction of a ramp/flyover at the intersection of the airport road.

That intersection there deserves to have a flyover. Based on my experience, it really is so dangerous to cross the road if you're coming from the airport since there are no traffic lights being installed.

LordCarnal

July 6th, 2006, 01:33 PM

@piRena

bai leave your number or just PM it to slerz so that you can join this saturday.. Or better yet, you can also join SSC (Cebu) outings if there will be any.

flesh_is_weak

July 6th, 2006, 01:48 PM

ok cool...pero pass lang sa ko ron bai kay kuyugan man diay nako akong lola sa carmen inig sabado...i'll post my number as soon as i get a new phone...btw, add nya ko sa friendster: ni2_lyt_02@yahoo.com thnx

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 01:49 PM

LordCarnal

July 6th, 2006, 01:59 PM

MarkiiBoi

July 6th, 2006, 02:05 PM

Kumusta naman mga sugbuanons! Mingaw na ko sa forum da. its nice to be back.

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 02:06 PM

Yeah, multicab/tricycle/trisikad/taxi/bus/jeepney drivers (in general) are getting abusive nowadays. :(

MarkiiBoi

July 6th, 2006, 02:09 PM

^^ jin, i drive a multicab ra ba. :D

Sinjin P.

July 6th, 2006, 02:12 PM

^^ Don't get me wrong, I didn't mean the multicab (vehicle) itself, I meant the multicab (the public vehicle which is now the smaller alternative to jeepneys)... Oh well any driver can be abusive whether he's a PUJ driver or a Mercedes driver. :)

LordCarnal

July 6th, 2006, 03:02 PM

delete-

habagatcentral1

July 6th, 2006, 03:22 PM

Hi pips! Bag-o ra mi sa SSC.

Mangutana ra me kon asa di'ay pwede me mupalit og albums sa independent artists sa Sugbo? Kay wa man sa Ayala o bisag SM. Except sa pinirata sa Fuente ug Colon.

Thanks!

Jimbu

July 6th, 2006, 03:29 PM

It's dangerous especially if you're negotiating with speeding multicabs; it would have been even better if there were traffic lights, but to facilitate smooth traffic then a flyover is preferable. Aside from that, it's also inconvenient to stop in the middle of the road and negotiate for right of way. This approach to/from the airport should be prioritize considering that it leads to the airport, a portal to the city and beyond. :)

Yeah i noticed that too. going to the airport (from the bridge) is still manageable but coming from the airport (to the bridge) you need to be extra careful crossing the opposite lanes. That area there needs a flyover not traffic lights that will only slowdown vehicle flow. Also considering that it's very near the airport where vehicles are moving fast. If MCIA aims to be world class then roads leading to it should be good enough.

LordCarnal

July 6th, 2006, 03:31 PM

^^

@berniemacksouthcentr

umm, I know somewhere where you can buy these Cebuano indie albums.

I suggest you visit this site bro, www.istorya.net/forums They are of more help regarding this..

sugbuanon

July 6th, 2006, 03:33 PM

^^ mga bisrock imo pangita bai? adto sa guerilla ware sa mango square mall, sa salongga sa SM or dili gani adto mismo sa backyard sa lahug adto mana kasagaran magrecord mga local artists.. hasta slapshock nakarecord sad didto sauna.. or dili gani adto sa handuraw cafe sa mabolo.. ayaw palit pirated bai support jud ta sa mga local artists..

karon sabado naay album launching sa handuraw cafe, bisrock na banda.. inig dominggo efeature sa jud morning ang missing filermon ug aggressive audio.. adto sila sa ayala magtaping..

LordCarnal

July 6th, 2006, 03:34 PM

^^

yeah Handuraw Cafe.. that's were the indie gigs are usually held.

dive-cebu

July 6th, 2006, 04:57 PM

@guys, suya na sad ko kaayo ninyo... mag meet na sad mo this saturday! anyway, i have a good news to me and maybe to all.. hehe! there's a big chance for me to be transferred to cebu... i have a prospective place to stay na sad... it's gonna be in sto nino village, oh di ba ok?! hehehe!!! :)

D'Transporter

July 6th, 2006, 05:25 PM

Wow!! Nice Sto Nino Village is an upscale neighborhood.

Ako pud kay suya pud wish I could also join you guys.

dive-cebu

July 6th, 2006, 05:34 PM

^^ wa pa diay ko na human bai, atbang sa sto nino village.. hehe!!! excited na kaau ko bai! can't wait to be there esp during the Asean summit and sinulog 2007 pohon.. ma muhon-pohon ta basin dili madayon.. hehe

dive-cebu

July 6th, 2006, 05:37 PM

@cebu guys and arnoldsa in particular, re your meet this saturday, i checked cebu city forum, wala man lagi discussion about it bai... or wala lang ko kita sa thread that's discussing the said eb...

dive-cebu

July 6th, 2006, 05:47 PM

here's a guide for what's up and coming for the month of july:

JULY 2006 PARTY AND EVENTS LIST

FORMO 1ST ANNIVERSARY PARTY SERIES
three days, three genres, o*ne venue

July 6, Thursday
The Main Room Returns
Deep soulful music with Formo resident djs Hans, Mael and Jude

July 7, Friday
Disco Deluxe
Catch the dance fever with GAP Mobile’s Gilbert Go as he brings you the best of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s

July 8, Saturday
Tribal and Latin Beats at its Peak
With the country’s definitive dj and live percussion set – Elmer Dado and Gruppo Tribale

WORLD CUP PARTY @ CIELO
Watch the world cup live at Cielo

Semi finals – July 8 (Saturday)
Finals – July 9 (Sunday)

Also serving great pizzas and cold beers at discounted prices.
Happy hours starts at 12 mn to 6 am.

MARRIOT WORLD CUP FEVER
Marriot Hotel heats up with the World Cup Fever

Watch the matches from June 9 to July 10 at Palm Lounge and Pool Bar of the Cebu City Marriot Hotel, with round the clock telecast of the games by Solar Sports, the official 2006 FIFA World Cup broadcaster.

For private viewing in a function room, call the Marriot catering team at 415 6100.

WATERFRONT WORLD CUP 2006
Catch the emotion, the victory, the excitement of the World Cup 2006 at Waterfront.

Watch the matches from June 10 to July 10 at Cafe Fortuna, 2nd floor, beside the Casino Filipino gaming area, also aired at Citigym and guest rooms.

Live telecasts at 12 midnight, 3:30 pm and 9:30 pm, with scheduled replays shown daily. For more information, call 232 6888

METRO GAISANO FASHION WEEK
Features new arrivals of the latest fashion trends, live mannequin shows, free fashion consultations, fashion shows, free dress design and exhibit.

Visit Metro Gaisano stores for more details.

TEAM XTR MOUNTAIN BIKE CHALLENGE 2 || July 25 ||
The extreme sequel

At Compostela. Register now at the Aison Bike Shop.

Y101 DEEP ED
Back to reality, back to school, back to education
w/ Sir Charles,Monday to Wednesday,10pm to 12 mn

a two-hour show dedicated to students
for the whole month of june, students are encouraged to call the dj and make a request for their favorite song o*n air

ADIDAS WORLD CUP FEVER
The World Cup Fever is o*n!
For every Php 1,000.00 purchase at any Adidas brand store and athletic specialty shop
entitles you to a raffle coupon to witness the biggest sporting event, The World Cup
in Germany!

See poster for more details!

EXPO TILE AND BATH
Expect, explore, experience great living!
Showcasing the finest collection of tiles, bathroom furniture, faucerts, sanitary wares, spa and sauna.

Salinas Drive, Lahug, Cebu City
Call 231 8863 for more details

DA VINCI'S PIZZA
Your favorite white sauce pizza is now open at the Mactan Marina Mall!
Try their latest, the Anchovy Masterpiece! Available at all outlets.

Also visit their other outlets at Osmeña Boulevard, Asiatown IT Park in Lahug, and along A del Rosario Street in Mandaue City. Call 253 3893 for deliveries!

*** Courtesy of Y101, your rhythm of the city in Cebu! :)

slerz

July 6th, 2006, 05:57 PM

^^sa CONGRATULATIONS na thread bai... didto sila nag storya about sa meet.

Mountain View Park
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dive-cebu

July 6th, 2006, 06:00 PM

^^ thanks slerz...

dive-cebu

July 6th, 2006, 06:10 PM

@marv, perte jud nakong basa sa state of the city address ni mayor tomas... i'm quite impressed with his admin's performance and i hope it keeps on getting better and better and better...

Jimbu

July 6th, 2006, 07:10 PM

THE Marriot gets ready for the World Cup final match
The Freeman 07/07/2006

Cebu City Marriott Hotel will open its Grand Ballroom on July 10, 2:00 a.m. for the 2006 FIFA World Cup Final Match between France and Italy. The food and beverage team has prepared a special World Cup Football Fever snack menu such as: Kickoff Salmon, Ham Touchdown, Fullback Bruschetta, Fish & Chips Offsides, Hooligan's Favorite… paired with Velocity drinks featuring Cuervo, Tequila, Bacardi Superior and Corona. Sample drinks such as: Upside-down Rita, Unleaded Strawberry, Frozen Option, Tequjito....and many more.

A minimum cover charge of PhP300, consumable on food and beverage, will give football fanatics a wide-screen view of the final match and a chance to win prizes such as overnight stays in the Cebu City Marriott Hotel, dining certificates and a weekend trip to Manila.

The World Cup Football Fever at the Cebu City Marriott Hotel is made possible by Philips Electronics, Y101 and Solar Sports, the official broadcaster for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. For every amount spent on any of the hotel's World Cup Football Fever food and beverage items, a portion goes to the SOS Children's Village.

For more information and reservations, one may contact Tel. (63 32) 415-6100 Fax 415-6101 or E-mail: ccmhotel@ mozcom.com

slerz

July 6th, 2006, 07:47 PM

@marv, perte jud nakong basa sa state of the city address ni mayor tomas... i'm quite impressed with his admin's performance and i hope it keeps on getting better and better and better...

me too, we're gearing up and I hope the head of our barangay will cooperate.

Charter day
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Mountain View Nature's Park
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BYAHILO

July 6th, 2006, 09:47 PM

Hello everyone... Mayung buntag sa tanan.

where can i get a VCDof the Sinulog 2006? i tried to e-mail the address found in sinulog.ph site but it bounces back..

sana kung meron.. id ask kung saan maka kuha at kung may bayad magkano... ill be paying for the shipment papunta manila

Daghang Salamat..

Animo

July 7th, 2006, 01:24 AM

I'm not sure if you folks have read this before:

http://www.destinasian.com/article/5/img5/viva.jpg
Viva Filipinas
Political and economic turbulance aside, a recent trip through the heart of the Philippine archipelago reveals a paradise by no means lost, and a peso that goes a long way

Link: http://www.destinasian.com/article/5/feat_filipina1.php

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 01:52 AM

DA VINCI'S PIZZA
Your favorite white sauce pizza is now open at the Mactan Marina Mall!
Try their latest, the Anchovy Masterpiece! Available at all outlets.

Also visit their other outlets at Osmeña Boulevard, Asiatown IT Park in Lahug, and along A del Rosario Street in Mandaue City. Call 253 3893 for deliveries!

About Da Vinci's Pizza, our family would want to taste some of their pizzas but we just don't have the time to go to their Marina Mall outlet and wait for 15 minutes, lol. So, we're planning to call the delivery hotline. But we have no idea what to order since we've never tasted one of their products. What can you suggest guys?

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 03:04 AM

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demented_pigeon

July 7th, 2006, 04:33 AM

^^ since its a hotline, you can always ask what their pizzas are... i suggest the pizza which has plenty of meat toppings. i forgot the name though.

philwily

July 7th, 2006, 05:27 AM

About Da Vinci's Pizza, our family would want to taste some of their pizzas but we just don't have the time to go to their Marina Mall outlet and wait for 15 minutes, lol. So, we're planning to call the delivery hotline. But we have no idea what to order since we've never tasted one of their products. What can you suggest guys?

Well, try the Mona Lisa and Bacon Deli for white sauce pizzas and Buffed Up! for Tomato Sauce Pizzas. They also have what they call Premium Pizzas, and for this category, I'd recommend the Meatlovers pizza.

Mona Lisa
- Ham, beef, italian sausuage, fresh tomatoes, green pepper, onions and mozzarella cheese. Blends incredibly perfect with with pineapple and famous white sauce

Bacon Deli
- The striking hamony of ham, bacon, italian sausage, beef, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese are embellished even more by famous white sauce

Buffed-Up!
- Lots and lots of Italian Sausage, beef, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, black olives and mozarella cheese. Blends perfectly with red tomato sauce.

Meatlovers
- Double layer of mozarella cheese topped with lots of beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, and salami. Blends incredibly perfect with red tomato sauce.

This is making me hungry. hehe :drool:

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 05:29 AM

^^ Thank You! Time to call the hotline! :colgate:

tj_brewed

July 7th, 2006, 05:32 AM

Well, try the Mona Lisa and Bacon Deli for white sauce pizzas and Buffed Up! for Tomato Saunce Pizzas. They also have what they call Premium Pizzas, and for this category, I'd recommend the Meatlovers pizza.

Mona Lisa
- Ham, beef, italian sausuage, fresh tomatoes, green pepper, onions and mozzarella cheese. Blends incredibly perfect with with pineapple and famous white sauce

Bacon Deli
- The striking hamony of ham, bacon, italian sausage, beef, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese are embellished even more by famous white sauce

Buffed-Up!
- Lots and lots of Italian Sausage, beef, pepperoni, mushrooms, onions, black olives and mozarella cheese. Blends perfectly with red tomato sauce.

Meatlovers
- Double layer of mozarella cheese topped with lots of beef, italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, and salami. Blends incredibly perfect with red tomato sauce.

This is making me hungry. hehe :drool:

grabeh!!!!!!! alam na alam ni philwily! ei musta na! ehehehehehe

sinjin....makahilak ko sa tugtog! :( naa koy maremember! *sighs*

D'Transporter

July 7th, 2006, 06:07 AM

Guys, just wondering about those pledges made earlier to contribute for the digital camera, did some of the people submit their contributions already??? What digital camera did you guys have in mind of purchasing because I can look around here and see if I could get a better deal for you coz some of the cameras here are on sale. It might be cheaper to buy it here than there.

tj_brewed

July 7th, 2006, 06:12 AM

brodix

July 7th, 2006, 06:18 AM

D'Transporter

July 7th, 2006, 06:18 AM

If we can raise $217, this camera might be a good option to purchase unless otherwise you guys can recommend something else better.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/LZ5_specspic-001.jpg

D'Transporter

July 7th, 2006, 06:21 AM

hmmmm....i aint aware of this..san at kanino ako magcontribute? how much yung budget? just pm me peeps....

Hi TJ! It might have been in the last thread, Slerz and Marvin mentioned about their cameras being damaged or defunct.

rage@cebu

July 7th, 2006, 06:23 AM

duol na kaayo ang Asean Summit bai...
kami cguro magpakaon sa mga SP inig summit...
SP (-,-) para di ta ma klaro unsa... sabta lang bai...
daghana ra ba ana nila...
busy gyud kaayo mi ana...

D'Transporter

July 7th, 2006, 06:23 AM

cebu dried mango in an am/pm convenience store in tokyo:
(that red round spot)

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We have the same products here in LA for sale at Costco, nagpadatu na ug husto si Jerry Uy of Profood Corp, Cebu.

fundraiser

July 7th, 2006, 07:05 AM

ngano naa may music everytime im in the cebu thread? kinsay nag program ani?

philwily

July 7th, 2006, 07:41 AM

grabeh!!!!!!! alam na alam ni philwily! ei musta na! ehehehehehe

You'll surely remember it if it's one of the places to eat dinner when doing overtime work at the IT Park... hehe.. but aside from that, one officemate has a leaflet containing their menu. i just copied (and edited a little) the description of our fave pizzas from the leaflet. :colgate: I'm looking forward though to the new estbalishments that will open at the ground floor of Skyrise. More choices for meals! :eat:

Just finished with a project. Maybe (if we're lucky), we'll have a one-week rest before going back to overtime work in our new project. :bash: But aside from that, everything's well i think. Kaw? :rock:

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 08:04 AM

testing

Jefferyi

July 7th, 2006, 08:32 AM

ngano naa may music everytime im in the cebu thread? kinsay nag program ani?

that music has got to go. its NOT cute at all. :sleepy:

sugbuanon

July 7th, 2006, 09:04 AM

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mandaue city hall

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chapel in shangrila hotel

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cebu business park

photos by: 2rokbot2

dive-cebu

July 7th, 2006, 09:09 AM

so, it's roughly 12 grand. i think, we can equally divide this by 12 so we'll be contributing a thousand bucks per person... what you think? just a suggestion though...

If we can raise $217, this camera might be a good option to purchase unless otherwise you guys can recommend something else better.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/LZ5_specspic-001.jpg

brodix

July 7th, 2006, 09:23 AM

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cebu business park[/CENTER]
photos by: 2rokbot2

what the hell are those people doing in the middle of the avenue? kanang mga ingon ana iapil unta na sa vigilante.

dive-cebu

July 7th, 2006, 09:32 AM

^^ hahaha! wa gyud sila ka lusot sa imong panan-aw bai... i understand, esp. that you're in a country where most of the people obey traffic laws and pedestrian laws as well...

brodix

July 7th, 2006, 09:32 AM

so, it's roughly 12 grand. i think, we can equally divide this by 12 so we'll be contributing a thousand bucks per person... what you think? just a suggestion though...

RIGHT! mas daghang cams, mas daghang pictures... :D

dive-cebu

July 7th, 2006, 09:38 AM

^^ precisely. and i think i can also use that cam... hehe! balik na gud ko sa cebu! guys, e-welcome ko ninyo ha if mag balikbayan na ko dha... hehe!

Jimbu

July 7th, 2006, 09:47 AM

so, it's roughly 12 grand. i think, we can equally divide this by 12 so we'll be contributing a thousand bucks per person... what you think? just a suggestion though...

so ok na. pm lang sa ako bank acct. no. kay bank to bank lang ko

dive-cebu

July 7th, 2006, 09:50 AM

Ayala mall to build 5-level complex
By Regina Aguilar
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 10:59am (Mla time) 07/03/2006

Ayala Center Cebu's (ACC) expansion project will build a P300-million mall facility, which could push Cebu as the new shopping mecca in the country.

does this mean that the main structure will only cost P300M?

According to Cebu Holdings Inc. (CHI) president and chief executive officer Jose Rene D. Almendras, Cebu would soon be home to fashion and technology premium-brand retail shops once ACC's five-level mega-complex is completed in the first quarter of next year.

"Cebu has become the primary destination in the Visayas and Mindanao, and is the international gateway. This is our way of filling up the gap," said Almendras during the groundbreaking last Friday.

Around 50 more popular local and international well-known brands, which are not yet available in Cebu, will open its respective shops in the 6,000-square meter lease area of the extension mall.

CHI, which operates Ayala Center Cebu, has allocated around P1 billion in investment for the entire mall's facilities and enhancements.

P1B already includes enhancements, mas mahal jud diay ang "pa beauty" no? the landscaping, etc... the balance of P700M gud ang gamiton for that...

The mega complex is the company's first major expansion project for the mall, which started operations in 1994.

"This five-level mall expansion is only the start of a series of developments to happen in Ayala Center Cebu in the next three-and-a-half years," said Almendras.

He noted that ACC has the "most number of tourists per square meter" compared with other malls in Cebu.

In fact, the growing demand from sophisticated tourists as well as the local market pushed the mall to expand to resolve the lack of premium or high-end signature brands in Cebu, Almendras said.

ACC's existing four-story building, he said, is already "technically full."

Moreover, the construction of the mega-complex will be done by the Makati Development Corp.

Almendras said a special zone for technology products and services will be created for ACC's annex building.

"The zone will bring in technology to a very convenient level, where there will be a whole convergence of the latest media technology," said Almendras.

Rustan's Supermarket will be the anchor supermarket store in the mall's annex building. It will also open its second Fresh Supermarket in the area.

ACC's Rustan's Fresh Supermarket would be a bigger supermarket compared to the newly opened outlet in Banawa. Rustan's Supermarket-Ayala will be situated in a 2,000-square meter floor area.

Almendras said shoppers can expect enhanced services as the mall, which recently acquired a triple ISO certification, adopts new higher standards of operations.

dive-cebu

July 7th, 2006, 09:54 AM

so ok na. pm lang sa ako bank acct. no. kay bank to bank lang ko

kinsa diay ang mo palit bai jimbu? i thought si d'transporter ang mo palit... :)

Jimbu

July 7th, 2006, 10:02 AM

kinsa diay ang mo palit bai jimbu? i thought si d'transporter ang mo palit... :)

what i mean ang account kung asa nako ipadala ako share/contribution

dive-cebu

July 7th, 2006, 10:04 AM

^^ ahh... okay... we'll have to wait for d'transporter for him to pm his bank account to us para maka pada na ang mga members...

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 11:07 AM

GMA here today for meet on "supra regions" project

The Freeman 07/07/2006

President Gloria Arroyo is expected here in Cebu today primarily for a joint Cabinet and Regional Development Council meeting on the proposed creation of four "supra regions" in the country and partly to inspect the progress of the ongoing construction works of the Cebu International Convention Center at its project site in the North Reclamation Area.

In a news briefing conducted by Philippine Information Agency, Assistant Secretary Joe Capadocia said Arroyo is bringing all 44 Cabinet secretaries for a joint meeting with the five "critical members" of the RDC-executive committee, and all the governors and mayors of the participating regions.

The meeting here in Cebu is the third of four joint Cabinet and RDC meetings outside Metro Manila, specifically for the consultation with the stakeholders for the proposed creation of Central Philippines Supra Region together with the local chief executives of Regions 4-B, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

The participants of tomorrow's joint meeting are expected to reach around 80 at the Malacañang sa Sugbu from 10 a.m. to 12 noon.

Arroyo is expected to deliver an opening statement to reveal her policies and programs to be followed with a presentation on the economic, socio-demographic profile of the region among others by Economic and Development Secretary Romulo Neri, this will be followed by discussions and consultations on the proposed Central Philippines Supra Region.

Capadocia said Arroyo wanted to generate "as much strategic information" on her proposal to divide the country into four multi-regional investment and development areas out of the existing 13 political regions, the reason why she has these series of meetings and consultations before her slated State of the Nation Address on July 24.

The first meeting was conducted in Cauayan, Isabela, for the Northern Luzon Supra Region three weeks ago.

During the second of the series of joint meetings held in Malacañang last June 29 for the Metro Luzon or Urban Grid Supra Region, Arroyo reportedly pledged P75 billion for each of the supra -region, as revealed by RDC-7 chairman, Gov. George Arnaiz of Negros Oriental in the council meeting of the body last June 30.

Arroyo is scheduled to stay here overnight and will fly to Cotabato tomorrow for another joint meeting on the proposed creation of Mindanao Supra Region. This is to complete the four series meetings on the supra-regions proposal.

The joint meeting for the Southern Philippines Supra Region was originally scheduled on Tuesday but Arroyo wanted "to rush things up" so she may be able to get vital data several weeks prior to the delivery of her SONA.

Arroyo is expected to arrive in the airport at around 9:30 a.m. and will inspect the CICC briefly before proceeding to the presidential residence in the south as Arroyo wanted "to update herself on the preparations being done" in relation to the Cebu hosting of the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit this December.

Arroyo wanted to see the progress in the construction of the CICC.

After the consultation at the Malacañang sa Sugbu, there will be presentation in relation to the ASEAN summit preparations. - Cristina C. Birondo

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LordCarnal

July 7th, 2006, 11:29 AM

This five-level mall expansion is only the start of a series of developments to happen in Ayala Center Cebu in the next three-and-a-half years," said Almendras.

I think this is what the P1 billion is for div..

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 11:43 AM

^^ I've read an article but I forgot the link that the Ayala Center Cebu expansion/renovation/refurbishment will certainly go beyond just a billion pesos now that it has been awarded with 3 accreditation awards so Ayala Center Cebu and Cebu Business Park will even improve its standards despite it being already of high standards. :cool:

habagatcentral1

July 7th, 2006, 11:44 AM

LordCarnal

July 7th, 2006, 11:51 AM

^^

have a nice stay here bernie. :) welcome. :)

Jimbu

July 7th, 2006, 02:07 PM

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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo enjoys viewing the ongoing construction of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) during an inspection of the project Friday (July 7) in Mandaue City. The CICC, which is expected to be completed on Nov. 15, will be the site of the 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu in December, this year. With the President in photo is Cebu Gov. Gwen Garcia. (Rodolfo Manabat -- OPS-NIB Photo)
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A beaming President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo poses in front of the multimillion-peso Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) which is under construction in Mandaue City as part of the preparations for the upcoming 12th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Cebu in December. A joint project of Cebu Province and Mandaue City, the CICC is set for completion by Nov. 15. The Chief Executive inspected the project upon her arrival in Mandaue City Friday morning (July 7). She flew to Cebu to preside over the third joint meeting of the Cabinet-Regional Development Council (RDC) for Central Philippines Super Region at the Malacañang sa Sugbu. (Rodolfo Manabat -- OPS-NIB Photo)
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Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 02:13 PM

^^ PGMA is photogenic nowadays. :D

habagatcentral1

July 7th, 2006, 02:27 PM

Asa man nagikan si Gaby Alipe and the rest of Urbandub? All of a sudden my music ba! Great!

sugbuanon

July 7th, 2006, 02:35 PM

Hi guys, ari naman ko sab. Thanks sa info for Bisdak Indie. May mga friends man ko nga gapangita sa gugmang gi-atay. Xenxa bai, bag-o ra me sa Sugbo. 2 ra ka buwan me di ug medyo galibog pa ulo ko kon asa diay ko moadto.

I like your place. There have been a lot of improvements since nag-adto me diri sa bata pa ko sa 1994. (I grew up here from 1985-1989 sa Basak Pardo). It is booming (and hopefuly ayaw lang mohitabo anang literal nga booming sa dakbayan kay peaceful ug safe man diri as compared to Manila) and still laidback man jud.

I'm an Ilonggo in Cebu and honestly I like it here yet struggling still to adapt. Naanad na mi sa Mindanao ug Iloilo.hehehe!

musta bernie? naa ky account sa friendster ky ka frienster nako ang SMASH 93.1.. nya ka friendster sa SMASH ang mga indie bands dire sa cebu.. pwede ka mismo mo message sa mga indie bands bout sa ila mga albums.. mo post pa sila sa bulletin sa ila mga gigs.. ang gugmang gi-atay [ulipon] ky sa Ambassadors na.. naa naman ila album sa ayala ug sm..

sugbuanon

July 7th, 2006, 02:59 PM

Asa man nagikan si Gaby Alipe and the rest of Urbandub? All of a sudden my music ba! Great!

OT: gikan na sa Don Bosco si Gaby.. high school pana siya sige ug tukar-tukar.. ang iya mga bandmates ky gikan rasad na sa uban mga banda.. so far ang urbandub siguro ang best indie band na nakapenetrate sa manila..

try this link bai: http://www.urban-dub.tk/

naa diha ^^ links sa uban indie bands [friendster, myspace, mail, etc]

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urbandub

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faspitch

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ambassadors

basaha ang feedback sa mga fans sa urbandub.. tanawa ninyo kung unsa sila kasikat sa tibuok pilipinas.. http://tingkagol.signmyguestbook.com/

dabest jud mga bisdak..

sugbuanon

July 7th, 2006, 03:03 PM

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hilton hotel

photos from flickr

LordCarnal

July 7th, 2006, 03:09 PM

^^

Slerz, by the way, is a member of Urbandub. I think he's a vocalist or what..

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 03:22 PM

^^ Lol, so it's true gyud diay? I thought Slerz was trying to fool me. :colgate:

Sinjin P.

July 7th, 2006, 03:41 PM

flesh_is_weak

July 7th, 2006, 05:38 PM

^^

Slerz, by the way, is a member of Urbandub. I think he's a vocalist or what..

OMG...urbandub fan baya ko...

sugbuanon

July 7th, 2006, 06:07 PM

Central Philippines: Tourism Center, model of 'Berdeng Pilipinas' in 5 yrs

CEBU CITY - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Friday that Central Philippines will not only be transformed into the tourism center of the country but also the model of the new Green Philippines or "Berdeng Pilipinas" in the next five years.

The Chief Executive disclosed her vision for a progressive Central Philippines at the opening of the third joint Cabinet-Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting this morning at the Malacañang sa Sugbu here.

"I want our Tourism Center, Central Philippines, to be also the center of the new Green Philippines or Berdeng Pilipinas, and I issue a call to action to make the new Green Philippines happen within the next five years," she said.

The President said the transformation of Central Philippines will materialize through reforestation, environmental clean-up, and establishment of more parks and recreational areas.

"We must take back our forests and replenish fallen trees with new, protected forests to protect our land and our people. We must reforest that land and bring back the beauty of the Philippines we all love and want," she said.

She urged national and local governments to tap the enthusiasm of all Filipinos, young and old alike, in cleaning up the environment.

"We need to beautify our villages and cities of trash; build more urban parks and recreation centers; purify our water; and clean up industrial sites that are an eyesore, and are unhealthy," the President said.

Part of Green Philippines, she added, is the tapping and promotion of renewable, clean and cheaper energy sources.

"We can harness our sun, wind and geothermal resources and produce our own clean fuels through biofuels and not rely on foreign suppliers. We need the leadership of Central Philippines to move the rest of the country to embrace this new clean, Green Philippines," she said.

The President said that the country’s remaining lush forest, finest coral reefs, and pristine beaches would be established as national parks and international sanctuaries for ecotourism and scientific research.

"We have the chance to develop our nation right from the start: clean, healthy, productive and beautiful," she said.

sugbuanon

July 7th, 2006, 06:08 PM

Gov’t to increase investments in education, infra, tourism in Cebu

CEBU CITY - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said on Friday government investments in education, infrastructure, tourism and business process outsourcing (BPO) in Cebu and neighboring areas will be increased to make Central Philippines the tourism center of the country.

In her opening statement at the third joint Cabinet-Regional Development Council (RDC) meeting at the Malacañang sa Sugbu here, the President said that these key strategies will be mapped out to further boost the tourism industry not only in Central Philippines but in the entire country.

Aside from Vice President Noli de Castro and Cabinet officials, also in attendance in the third Cabinet-RDC joint meeting for Central Philippines are the governors, city and town mayors of regional capitals and the RDC executive committees of Regions V-VIII, including the islands of Palawan and Romblon in Region IV-B.

The RDC executive committees will participate in the planning, monitoring and fine-tuning of development projects in their regions.

"We gather here today to map out strategies to enhance the competitive advantage of Central Philippines as the tourism center of the Philippines," the President said.

She pointed out that with its vast coastal and marine resources, Central Philippines is an ideal foundation for tourism.

The President said the tourism center of the country is comprised of the Visayas, Bicol, Palawan and Romblon, Camiguin, and the Mindanao islands of Dapitan and Siargao.

"To the respective competitive advantages of the other regions, we will bolster education, invest in infrastructure and encourage greater investment all over the country such as logistics investments in Clark and Subic economic zones, investments in expressways and ports in the urban beltway of Luzon, business process outsourcing in the cyber corridor from Baguio to Davao, including Cebu and Dumaguete, and agribusiness investments in Mindanao and Northern Luzon, again to name a few," she said.

Jimbu

July 7th, 2006, 06:22 PM

Thumbs up for Cebu's ASEAN summit preparation: Good, good, good — Arroyo
By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon, Joeberth M. Ocao, Garry B. Lao
The Freeman 07/08/2006
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President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is impressed with the preparations of Cebu for the 12th ASEAN Summit, which is taking place here barely five months from now.

The president was in Cebu yesterday and visited the construction site of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC), which is going to be the main venue of the summit.

Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo, who also heads the national organizing committee of the ASEAN Summit, told reporters about the impressions of the president.

"Good, good, good", was reportedly Arroyo's comment on the construction of the P250 million structure that Garcia said is already 42.03 percent completed.

Archt. Manuel Guanzon, who did the design changes, was also present during the inspection.

"I'm convinced that Cebu can deliver...I am impressed with the decisiveness of the Governor and she is a good executive and she knows what she's doing," Romulo said.

"We can beat the schedule with the help of everybody," Guanzon told Arroyo.
Arroyo and members of the cabinet also applauded Garcia when she assured them that the structure would be completed in time for the summit. The executive meeting was held at the Malacañang sa Sugbu shortly after lunch yesterday afternoon.

The President is also reportedly impressed by presentation of the facilities once the structure is completed.

As of yesterday, 44 steel beam columns were already put up after only two days of work on this part of the construction. The remaining 142 more columns will be reportedly put up in the next 30 days.

Garcia told reporters yesterday that car manufacturer BMW has promised to lend at least 50 luxury cars for the heads of state to use during the summit.

Likewise, Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. of the Department of Budget and Management has also reportedly assured to release the budget for the widening of roads and beautification of the airports.

National Organizing Committee secretary-general Marciano Paynor said, road infrastructure projects must be done two months before the summit this December to avoid redundancy of costs.

"Kasi when they start the projects now, there is a tendency that during the summit itself, lubak-lubak na yong daan. So dapat mga one and a half month to two months before the summit na magstart," he said.

Paynor also gave a similar suggestion to Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano during their lunch as he also urged the mayor to tie-up with international convention event organizers to further boost the city's economic activity.

P/SSupt. Ronald Roderos, who is currently deputy regional director for administration, said that 200 police patrol cars will be shipped to Cebu from Manila for the ASEAN summit.

Aside from this, Roderos said that the police patrol cars will be placed at the Uniwide building located just a few meters from the CICC. This will serve as the motorpool.

Meanwhile, Cebu City Councilor Procopio Fernandez, chairman of the committee on police and public safety, said the city will soon get an additional 250 PNP personnel as part of augmentation force in preparation for the summit.

Fernandez, who also sits as vice-chairman of the Police Coordinating and Advisory Council, said that they have passed a resolution recommending a P1,000 allowance for each of the 250 policemen every month.

Fernandez is also encouraging the barangay captains to accommodate the policemen in their barangay halls during their stay in Cebu.

Last month, the Cebu City council approved the second supplemental budget amounting to P222.8 million. Part of which will be spent for preparations for the summit.

Mayor Tomas Osmena earlier said the city has on its shopping list 20 Toyota Innovas to be used as police patrol cars, 25 vans, two high-pressure washer trucks, two painter trucks, and ammunition worth P2 million.

Last March, Mandaue City and provincial governments signed a memorandum of agreement for the construction and management of the CICC. Under the agreement Cebu province will construct the building on the 38,136 square-meter-lot provided by the city.

The lot is valued at P457,632,000 while the building costs P250 million.

Both LGUs shall jointly manage the CICC. Work on the structure began in March 23 and completion date has been set for November 15.

rage@cebu

July 8th, 2006, 04:26 AM

OMG...urbandub fan baya ko...

ako sad... idol kayo na namo...
naa pud ko banda..
cover mi ila kanta...
apil gani audition sa musiklaban pag thursday...

LordCarnal

July 8th, 2006, 05:04 AM

National Organizing Committee secretary-general Marciano Paynor said, road infrastructure projects must be done two months before the summit this December to avoid redundancy of costs.

"Kasi when they start the projects now, there is a tendency that during the summit itself, lubak-lubak na yong daan. So dapat mga one and a half month to two months before the summit na magstart," he said.

aha, so this is the reason why there seems to be no beautification works in Mandaue Recla as of now.. I thought the Mayor there was really insensitive and ignorant regarding the cleanliness in that area.. But we'll see.. Hehehe..

LordCarnal

July 8th, 2006, 05:09 AM

^^ Lol, so it's true gyud diay? I thought Slerz was trying to fool me. :colgate:

yeah, actually I saw a group picture of Urbandub and Slerz was there so maybe he's really a member of that group. Slerz also said that he's a former vocalist daw.. I dunno if it's true though, but maybe....

Sinjin P.

July 8th, 2006, 05:12 AM

aha, so this is the reason why there seems to be no beautification works in Mandaue Recla as of now.. I thought the Mayor there was really insensitive and ignorant regarding the cleanliness in that area.. But we'll see.. Hehehe..

Yeah, so we'll expect things getting busy beginning September

dabert

July 8th, 2006, 05:59 AM

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oh mi gas... i though someone posted another non-cebu pic..., had i not read the heading, I would have mistaken this for an area somewhere in Clark where very expensive projects are being poured.. pr0 anyways.., it's good to note that the beautification of the roads near CICC would be done 2 or 3 months before.., mura hinoon ug makakaun ang mga VIPs ug pan nga init nga bago ra gi-serve.. ahehe...
mga bAis.. i also saw sacks of cement (maybe) laid on the center islands of Jones and Osmeña Blvd... unya nag-cge ko ug worry (ngek) nga basin kawatun na ang mga sacks...

Sinjin P.

July 8th, 2006, 06:20 AM

Glo glows over CICC project

If any worries remained about drawnout biddings or delayed supplies, there was no sign of them when President Arroyo visited the site of the Cebu International Convention Center (CICC) yesterday.

CICC architect Manuel Guanzon informed the President that as of last Thursday, they have erected 44 out of the 186 columns.

All the columns will be in place in 30 days, instead of 45, and Guanzon assured the President, “We can finish on schedule with everybody’s help.”

“Good, good, good! Congratulations!” replied the President, who made her first visit since work on the CICC began in Mandaue City.

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia also assured the President that the project will be finished in time for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit in December, “as a testament to the Cebuanos’ capacity to deliver on time.”

As he congratulated local officials, Ambassador Marciano Paynor also advised them to link up the management of the CICC with an international convention group, to gain international exposure for the facility.

All in all, about 42.03 percent of the work on the CICC has been done, and the Provincial Government is determined to finish it by Nov. 15.

“I’m convinced because she is a decisive governor. She is a good executive and she knows what she is doing,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Roberto Romulo said in a separate interview.

Ahead

Capitol consultant Apollo Enriquez said the construction is still one week ahead of schedule.

There was a slight delay in the delivery of the structural steel for the superstructure, but now that the materials are at the site, work is expected to proceed on or even slightly ahead of schedule, he added.

President Arroyo’s site visit lasted about 10 minutes, and she immediately proceeded to the Malacañang sa Sugbo for a Cabinet meeting.

She also attended a briefing about the Asean summit preparations, but no mention was made of any possible procurement problems for the CICC.

Governor Garcia said she will not ask for any help from the President in terms of the procurement process, because everything will be done through the New Government Procurement Act.

The Provincial Government has decided to use alternative modes of procurement for the structural steel, elevator, escalator and air-conditioning unit, to meet the target completion date.

Wait for it

Shortly after President Arroyo left the construction site, the task force on security for the Asean, headed by Deputy Director General Isidro Lapeña, also arrived.

They wanted to visit a possible site for their rear command post near the CICC, as well as the parking area for over 200 patrol cars that will soon be dispatched to Cebu for the Asean activities.

Paynor, who heads the Philippine national organizing committee for the Asean, assured reporters yesterday that there are funds for Asean-related infrastructure projects in Cebu, but their actual work will start “closer to the date of the summit.”

During his brief meeting with Mandaue City officials yesterday, Paynor explained that the road repair will be done sometime September or October yet, so that during the summit, the roads would still look new.

If the road projects were done now, there would be a need for some repainting and minor repairs as the summit draws closer and that would mean additional expenses.

“Your job is to ensure that the area outside the CICC is well-maintained. You have done more than your part,” Paynor told Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano and the other city officials yesterday.

Group work

Although politics cannot be entirely avoided, Paynor reminded them that each local government has its own participation and yet, the Asean preparation is a “group effort.”

He warned them that problems are expected to come up even up until the last foreign guest leaves the country.

Although the concerned local government units can choose the management team for the CICC, Paynor advised them to tie it up with an international convention center group so it would attract the foreign market.

“In the end, you’ll gain from it,” Paynor said.

As for the Asean budget, Paynor said it is being taken partly from government savings and partly from other sources.

While there is already a budget for the Asean-related infrastructure in Cebu, the ambassador could still not ascertain how much exactly it would be.

“We don’t know the exact budget because there are a lot of budgetary needs that were not considered before,” said Paynor.

Security

He said there are “extraneous problems” that are being considered, like the informal settlers who would be affected by these infrastructure projects.

Meanwhile, Lapeña, accompanied by officials from the Police Regional Office 7, also visited the CICC and the unfinished Uniwide building nearby.

The task force on security is eyeing on the unfinished building as a possible parking space for the patrol cars for the Asean, which will be arriving in Cebu soon.

Ouano told them that he will still discuss this matter with businessman Carlos Co, who is leasing the property from the City Government.

The mayor is also amenable to the idea that the small building inside the CICC compound, which is being used as a staff house or office for the CICC contractor, be used as the rear command post of the Asean security team.

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brodix

July 8th, 2006, 11:13 AM

i bought this brand from another shop a while back. i haven't seen this brand in cebu, is this something new?

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slerz

July 8th, 2006, 12:20 PM

NEWS:

>DBP released 200M budget for ASEAN summit
>CebuCustom collector finally transfered to Iloil
>brand new BMW luxury cars for ASEAN summit

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habagatcentral1

July 8th, 2006, 12:28 PM

Naa diay me Friendster. Sige man ko kapaminaw sa Smash, usahay boron (malabo) ang signal sa amua kay sagul ang mga signals sa uban nga radio stations sa Camputhaw-Gorordo.

Anyway, it feels like home here! Salamat bai sa info regarding sa Bisdak Indie Bands.

slerz

July 8th, 2006, 02:53 PM

yeah, actually I saw a group picture of Urbandub and Slerz was there so maybe he's really a member of that group. Slerz also said that he's a former vocalist daw.. I dunno if it's true though, but maybe....

lol!!!

I have my own group, pero way klaro...hehe
anyway, this is our 1st single entitled "All I want", mura sag tinuod, hehe.
back-up vocalist ra ko kay bati kog tingog:D si Jorge moy vocalist namo, younger bro ni Ruben...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sddRrS4AM7I

overtureph

July 9th, 2006, 12:36 AM

Japanese-speaking guides in Cebu “spotty”
By Richard A. Ramos

THOUGH CEBU HAS long been recognized as a certified tourism magnet in the region, it seems that tourism services still leave much to be desired if one goes by the negative opinions about a few frontliners in the industry.

Despite the heavy presence of Japanese tourists in Cebu for the past couple of decades, feedback from this market indicated that they find Japanese-speaking guides in Cebu not much to their liking, perhaps due to some perceived cultural differences.

According to Rosvi Gaetos, head of DOT’s Team Japan, Japanese visitors find such local guides somewhat unfit for their job due to several factors such as over-familiarity with the Japanese guests, spottiness in service standards, usage of street-speak Japanese lingo, and a lacking of crisis management skills.

She explained that Japanese visitors did not appreciate friendly gestures of the guides such as pats on the back and other bodily contact. These were deemed off-putting by guests who probably expected a more formal interaction with their guides.

In fact, Gaetos added, “Many Japanese visitors were also surprised and turned off at the crude language used by the guides as it was quite unfit for the situation on hand.”

Guides were also seen as being caught in a fix during crisis situations, implying their inability to handle emergencies or contingencies.

Gaetos spoke during the whole-day Tourism Congress, one of the seven conferences held during the InTourPreneur 2006 (Information and Communications Technology, Tourism, Entrepreneurship) event held as part of Cebu Business Month (CBM).

“There is a need for sensitivity for the guides towards their guests. Services have to be meaningful and personalized in order to communicate and touch base more effectively,” she stressed.

To remedy the problem, the said a seminar would be held in Cebu sometime in to update guides on their Japanese language proficiency, situational and industry skills.

She expressed optimism that the seminar, the first of its kind in the country, would go a long way in upgrading industry professionalism and ironing out the kinks in the communication process between the guides and the tourists.

The view from the guides

According to Rafael Tura, past president of the Cebu Association of Tour Guides (CAT-G), the observations were valid. He agreed that some guides needed further training, adding that he was already aware of the shortcomings. He knows many Japanese visitors are offended by the casual way they are addressed, especially when sign language is resorted to.

“This is why I am happy when several guides agreed to attend this event upon my invitation. I wanted them to see for themselves the problems in the industry so we could come up with some possible solutions,” Tura informed What’s On & Expat in an exclusive interview.

Teresa Ang, immediate past president of CAT-G, urged tour operators to choose the best guides in their team to create a positive impression on Japanese tourists and avoid misunderstandings or misinterpretations.

“There are many of us who can do a better job. The tour operators could have contacted the better members in the industry who are more experienced. And it was the DOT (Department of Tourism) which trained us how to speak Japanese,” she told What’s On & Expat.

While she said she has known of the negative feedback for some time, she believed that it was unfair to lump the entire CAT-G as incompetent. She said many members conduct themselves professionally.

However, she admitted that she did not know the exact number of licensed and unlicensed guides because licenses are renewed on a yearly basis by the local government unit.

Recently, however, the DOT offered itself as the licensing and accreditation arm for tour guides to ensure that standards are met.

But according to Dulce Rivera, another CAT-G past president, there are a number of Japanese tourists who do welcome friendly and affectionate gestures. She believes these are repeat visitors who have grown accustomed to local customs and culture.

Cultural differences

For her part, Regional Director Dawnie Roa has admitted that her office has offered basic and advanced Japanese lessons for the tour guides on a regular basis. The catch, though, is that her staff learned the language from some tour guides themselves, and may not be aware certain words and gestures are inappropriate, especially among fist-time visitors and a market described as “elite.”

“While we thought we were already advanced, it is not so. We realized our mistakes and will try to remedy them. But I believe that this is merely due to cultural differences wherein the informal approach has not jibed with the expectations of the Japanese,” she revealed during the open forum.

She said guides mean no harm by being familiar and believed it expressed the warm attitude of the locals which, unfortunately, clashes with the gentility Japanese tourists expect.

Roa welcomed the proposed training seminar in October so it could stress the importance of cultural sensitivity to tour guides.

Expats air pluses, minuses on Cebu, RP
By Richard A. Ramos

LONG-STAYING EXPATS based in Cebu and Manila voiced their opinions and experiences, as well as their countries’ perceptions on Cebu and the Philippines in hopes of raising the level of awareness among the locals and improving the country’s image as a viable tourism destination.

Henry Schumacher, executive director of the European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, admitted that the Philippines is not viewed in a positive light in Europe as Europeans would rather opt to travel to other Asian countries for travel and leisure purposes. This may be traced to negative media reports which have cast the entire country in bad light, even if damaging stories occur are isolated.

In order to cast Cebu in a better light, he urged the province to position itself differently and distinguish itself from the rest of the country. This would allow Cebu to stand on its own merit.

“It is important that Cebu not receive the same treatment as the rest of the country. Cebu does have a lot of assets that should be promoted to the rest of the world,” Schumacher said during the recent Tourism Congress held at the Teatro Casino in Waterfront Lahug. The Tourism Congress is one of the six components of the InTourPreneur Conference 2006 (Information and Communications Technology, Tourism, and Entrepreneurship) held to celebrate Cebu Business Month last month.

Cebu’s assets, Schumacher enumerated, are its skilled labor force, its English proficiency, its strong values and its robust service sector—factors which have also highlighted Cebu as a ripe investment haven. He also pointed out the healthy Information Technology (IT) and IT-enabled services sector demonstrated by the presence of over a dozen call centers and many more Business Process Outsourcing (BPOs) centers sprinkled within the city.

Pluses he cited in Cebu’s the tourism sector are the presence of dozens of hotels and resorts, the booming spa and wellness infrastructure, friendly environment, and warm locals.

On the other hand, he called for the trimming of the bureaucracy, a cut down on dishonest taxi drivers, investment delays, street clean-up, and the solution of right-of-way issues.

The view from China and Spain

People’s Republic of China Consul Cui Lousheng recommended several measures which would lead to better tourism cooperation between China and the Philippines.

This included increased contacts with tourism officials in China, closer analysis of the Chinese tourism market and the creation of tour packages to suit their needs, full usage of sister-city ties plus the organization of more promotions via exhibits, and more direct flights on both sides.

He also batted for more tourism collaterals about the Philippines in China since there is very little information about the country in his native country.

Honorary Spanish Consul Jaime Picornell took stock of the past as he recalled the three simple tourism measures that propelled Spain to become a tourism powerhouse in Europe.

Foremost, he said, is that accommodations for tourists always cover a clean bed, toilet, and room anywhere in Spain without exception. Secondly, restaurants always display the day’s menu outside their establishments to alert tourists to cheap and filling meals.

“The result is that Spanish cuisine has now become the world’s third leading cuisine, next only to Chinese and French food. Take note that many ala carte servings, even snacks, are more expensive than the meal,” he bared.

He also said that Spain has a national ID system that everyone follows, including the Queen. This enables tourists to report their complaints to the proper authorities for immediate action.

These measures have resulted in a disciplined and involved citizenry who are tourism-conscious.

Picornell also said Europeans perceive the Philippines based on news headlines.

“In the Seventies, they related the country with Imelda Marcos, the former First Lady. In the Eighties, it was Cory Aquino. Later on, it became child prostitution, coups, Mount Pinatubo, and so on. Most recently, it was Paco Larranaga, who was absolved from the death penalty,” he narrated.

Larranaga is a Cebuano of Spanish descent who was sentenced to lethal injection, along with six other men, for the alleged abduction, rape, and murder of two sisters a few years ago. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo recently abolished capital punishment after months of dissension from the Catholic Church and objections aired by the European community.

B&B

Based on feedback, Moya Jackson, Honorary British Consul to Cebu, batted for the creation of more bed-and-breakfast type of accommodations, common in the UK and the rest of Europe.

“Hotels here are much too expensive. Europeans do not want to spend all their money on a hotel room. The country lacks middle-of-the-road hotels with clean accommodations,” she observed.

To answer the lack of accommodations in the countryside, Jackson suggested the conversion of ancestral houses into bed-and-breakfast outlets to capitalize on historical charm and promote rural tourism.

Another inadequacy she cited is the lack of evening entertainment in remote resorts. Expats get bored at night with nothing to do, she said, as they wish for a lively bar with good music to liven up their evenings.

She likewise bemoaned the city’s inadequate medical facilities, saying that hospitals are usually booked while patients remain stuck in the emergency room for hours due to lack of personnel. Services need to be upgraded if Cebu sees itself as a hub for medical tourism.

However, she gushed about the locals, citing the smiling faces in hotels and resorts as each guest is greeted warmly by the personnel.

“Cebu is an island paradise with so many natural assets. Concentrate on selling your good points and good family facilities. In the end, the tourist remembers the people, not the hotel,” the speaker emphasized.

Jackson also encouraged visitors to visit the Cebu Investment Promotion Center (CIPC) for investor needs as the office has always proven to be accommodating and efficient in handling would-be investors.

Lastly, the British Consul made a pitch for the What’s On & Expat: The Philippine Guide, calling it most helpful and useful in informing visitors about what’s worth seeing in the Philippines.

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echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 05:35 AM

how does this thing work? ive been trying for days to try to post something. darn it.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 05:40 AM

hay finally! hey guys, i'm new to this thread. well not really new, but ive only been a member for about a month. fantastic job on this thread u guys, its awesome. im from cebu too and i work in Auckland. I miss cebu so much and I just love looking at the pictures of the many places i loved and still love (like ayala! eheheheeheheh). its unbelievable how fast cebu has grown over the years, i hope when i go back, it'll be much different. Heaps of praises to you mates. P.S. how does one post a picture in this thread? apologies for being dumb as. ta.

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 05:45 AM

^^asl ??

how to post pictures:
^^register @ www.photobucket.com then upload your pictures by browsing the image then submit... copy the IMG link and paste it here... :okay:

Mountain View Nature's Park
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Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 05:47 AM

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 05:50 AM

is that mountain view park? hehehe. me and a "friend" used to do a lot of stuff there. im 24 m auckland.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 05:55 AM

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/banggoy/DSC06063.jpg http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j258/banggoy/aklnbight.jpg

So this is where i live. something i look forward to seeing in Cebu many years from now. im sure cebu can do a better job. there's no place like home.

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 06:03 AM

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 06:10 AM

^^nice...

ig uli nimo bai, dadi nya mig baka nga pasalubong...hehe

btw, murag na igat man tan awn ang GV hotel coz its 1st 4 or 5 floors was being coated by red, blue and yellow... I forgot the exact colors.

:omg:

wla man baka diri auckland oi. naa na sa countryside. mao jud na isulti pirmi sa mga tawo ahahahahah. pero wala diri, naa sa country pwerteng daghana. sheep pud, murag mga kuto sa bukid.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 06:12 AM

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 06:17 AM

^^pero dali raman mo adto sa coutryside og mag kuha og baka para ipasalubong, lami raba nang baka diha labi na ang gatas nga ga gatas gatas...hehe

kita na nuon kog mountain dri nga puno og baka didto sa Masbate, mura og langgam sa kadaghan og sa ka puti...

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slerz

July 9th, 2006, 06:27 AM

by the way unsay GV hotel?

GV hotel
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kanang highrise sa picture bai, Sancianko str cor Osmeña blvd... still under construction and it will have its soft opening in the last quarter of this year.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 06:29 AM

ah mao diay na GV hotel. musta naman ang mountain view? sus daghan nako mga gibuhat didto oi.

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 06:36 AM

^^mao ba? sultii kuno mi sa uban nga gipangbuhat nimo didto... example kuno be...:D

mas ok og nindot na compared sa uno coz they built covered viewing decks for birthdays, meetings, gatherings etc.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 06:38 AM

^^mao ba? sultii kuno mi sa uban nga gipangbuhat nimo didto... example kuno be...:D

mas ok og nindot na compared sa uno coz they built covered viewing decks for birthdays, meetings, gatherings etc.

ai sus bai kahibaw na ka. the things we dudes are very good at. ehehehe. one time na pagngan ug kalit ug suga sa cross nga dako. ahahaha

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 06:51 AM

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 06:53 AM

^^wa gyud ko khibaw... tungod sa cross? milagro tongali... hahahehe

btw, malapascua island will already be monitored by radar.. Gov. Gwen will put up a high tech radar system to monitor those resorts that doesn't follow the island resort guidelines like the resort fences, garbage etc. So may pagka hightech na ang malapascua, will be monitored by a radar 24/7.

sus milagro jud bai. mao na ako gimingawan cebu. daghan chicks diri sad pero not my type kay mga dagko man, mga tag-as kaayo.

malapascua, monitored by radar? kuyawa gud ana. how does that work?

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 07:34 AM

^^dagko? haha. kay murag luag ra paminawn sa? :D
pero dris Ayala ay, labi na mga kimchi nga murag sakto ra? na! mag sige gyud kag adto's banyo...hahaha

pero kuyawa sad nimo oi, wa gyud ka maiko sa cross?ehehe

yup, radar system... I forgot the exact term basta radar that will monitor malapascua from sun up to sun down. I forgot sad how it works, naa to sa akong notes pero nawala man.hehe including sa iyang radius nga mamonitor, about 5 to 6 kilometers I think? And there are expers sent there to do the works and the minotorings.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 07:39 AM

^^^ luag siguro bai. wa pa man ko katilaw. hehehe.
"pero dris Ayala ay, labi na mga kimchi nga murag sakto ra? na! mag sige gyud kag adto's banyo...hahaha"<----- unsai kimchi bai?

wa ko maikog bai, lami naman kaayo. i detail nako unta pero kuyaw na. daghan makabasa.LOL. di na ni skyscraper thread, erotic stories na. ahahahah

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 07:53 AM

Bai, na-a kay kaila nga mga Arriola ug Gandiongco diha sa Auckland??? mga bisaya pu na sila.

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 07:58 AM

kimchis a.k.a. koreans bai. akag lola ahhhh!!!:D

btw, nagmeeting diay gahapon ang voluteers for the ASEAN summit, wana tay albot...

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:02 AM

kimchis a.k.a. koreans bai. akag lola ahhhh!!!:D

btw, nagmeeting diay gahapon ang voluteers for the ASEAN summit, wana tay albot...

Slerz, Taga-i inya ko sa inyong mga cellphone numbers kay hapit nako mularga, I want to be able to contact you guys when I'm there.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 08:03 AM

Bai, na-a kay kaila nga mga Arriola ug Gandiongco diha sa Auckland??? mga bisaya pu na sila.

im not sure. auckland is huge. dako kaayo siya kay metropolitan region man. mura metro manila ba. i havnt met that many pinoys pa man sad.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 08:04 AM

Slerz, Taga-i inya ko sa inyong mga cellphone numbers kay hapit nako mularga, I want to be able to contact you guys when I'm there.

asa ka padung bai?

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 08:05 AM

kimchis a.k.a. koreans bai. akag lola ahhhh!!!:D

btw, nagmeeting diay gahapon ang voluteers for the ASEAN summit, wana tay albot...
ah mao diay na kimchi. sus wa ko kahibaw ana dah. sige'g adto banyo? what for? to spank the monkey i reckon...

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:15 AM

Slerz, Taga-i inya ko sa inyong mga cellphone numbers kay hapit nako mularga, I want to be able to contact you guys when I'm there.

"im not sure. auckland is huge. dako kaayo siya kay metropolitan region man. mura metro manila ba. i havnt met that many pinoys pa man sad."

Mao ba? I have a batchmate his name is Ray Arriola and he has an employment agency there in Auckland, another is Rodulfo Gandiongco also working there and I lost contact with them.

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:16 AM

asa ka padung bai?

Taga Los ANgeles ko ug mag bakasyon ko sa Pinas starting next week.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 08:19 AM

hey my sister lives in LA. she works there. may ka bai kay uli na ka. im dying to go home na.

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:23 AM

How long have you been there in Auckland??

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:25 AM

Slerz, did your meet materialized Saturday with the other guys???

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:26 AM

hey my sister lives in LA. she works there. may ka bai kay uli na ka. im dying to go home na.

Who's your sister??? where in LA does she live??

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 08:28 AM

Who's your sister??? where in LA does she live??

she lives in downtown LA. almost one hear na ko diri. lahi ra jud, sa pinas kay sige ra ko laag bisan ga work ko. healthy pa jud ang lovelife ug sex life. LOL

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:39 AM

Ingon ana gyud na bai, it took me at least two years before really going out with a few friends when I came here. I was so focused on keeping up with my job just to make sure I started off well in LA.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 08:43 AM

what do u do anyway?

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:44 AM

it's 11:43pm here, logging off guys!!

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:48 AM

what do u do anyway?

I was an Engineering Designer for LA Public Works 13+ yrs and I now work as a Rehab Construction Specialist for LA Housing Dept. for 3+ yrs

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 08:49 AM

Anyway, time for me to disappear, talk to you soon... **pooof!!**

habagatcentral1

July 9th, 2006, 11:33 AM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/General%20Nostalgia/BernieMack_85_.jpg

Pasensya kay dili sya hi-res. Kuhra ra sa camera phone.

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 12:00 PM

ei thats a nice pic from that angle. when did u take that?

habagatcentral1

July 9th, 2006, 12:09 PM

Last week ra bai. Wa ko mahimo sa kalibutan.
Gusto ko unta i-panorama pic ang Colon (Jones corner Colon sa Metro dampi) kay ganahan ko sa naga-cross nga people sa pedestrian ug vehicles! Kaso basi makawat cp ko,hehe!

echeverriavy

July 9th, 2006, 12:10 PM

mao ba bai. nice pic. makes me miss cebu more.

Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 12:39 PM

No stopping Tesda transfer: guv to letter-writer

Cebu Gov. Gwendolyn Garcia stood pat on her decision to evict Tesda from the Province-owned commercial lot in Barangay Lahug, Cebu City despite requests for her to change her mind.

An employee of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) recently wrote an open letter requesting the governor to reconsider her decision.

In his letter, Erlando Majan said the transfer of Tesda means “letting go of an improved land with buildings, equipment and machineries that churn millions of well-trained and skilled workers.”

“The strategic location of Tesda office has made it accessible to its trainees. To eject it means to push the inhabitants there to nowhere,” he wrote.

But in an interview, Garcia said her decision is final.

Majan’s concerns could be addressed soon after Capitol and Tesda officials agreed that the Provincial Government would take care of Tesda’s relocation to another Province-owned lot.

In an earlier meeting with Tesda officials, Capitol officials said the relocation site could still be in Lahug.

Majan also said the income that the Province will generate “out of the hotel expansion” will “never make up for the wasted effort to address the overwhelming education and training needs of the poor masses.”

Expansion project

Garcia, however, said she did not decide to eject Tesda to make way for the expansion project of the nearby Waterfront Cebu City Hotel and Casino.

But it was through Waterfront’s proposed expansion that the governor learned that the lot belongs to the Capitol.

The expansion project is seen to affect the area occupied by Tesda.

Tesda had told the hotel management to ask permission from the Capitol on the use of the lot.

The management went to the Office of the Governor bringing with them documents on the lot.

The documents, however, did not show any proof that the Capitol donated the lot to Tesda.

It was donated to the then National Manpower and Youth Commission, so Tesda has no legal personality to continue staying at the 1.9-hectare commercial lot, Garcia said.

After checking the documents, Tesda Secretary Augusto Syjuco agreed and requested the Capitol to help the agency in relocating its offices and equipment. (JPM)

Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 12:40 PM

SRP now Cebu South Road Properties

Cebu Daily News
Last updated 09:46am (Mla time) 07/09/2006

A NEW name has been announced for the newly completed reclamation project.

Members of the Cebu City Council approved an ordinance on July 2 renaming the 295-ha South Reclamation Project as the Cebu South Road Properties.

The approved ordinance by Councilor Edgardo Labella said the property's old name is no longer fit to refer to the completed project.

Members of the committee on laws and the Cebu City Historical Affairs Commission (Chac) have expressed their support for the name.

“The term ‘properties’ is better suited to describe this sprawling real property awaiting investors’ appreciation to transact business in the said area,” the ordinance said.

Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 12:41 PM

Mandaue to choose between 2 banks for P410-M loan

By June Navarro
Cebu Daily News
Last updated 09:46am (Mla time) 07/09/2006

THE MANDAUE City government got an approval from two banks for its P410-million loan application to construct the new public market.

Mandaue City Mayor Thadeo Ouano said he will have to choose between the Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) and the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) based on which one offers terms most beneficial to the city government.

Councilor Glenn Bercede, who chairs the council’s committee on market authority, said that the loan specifications from Land Bank were very detailed and that the bank had many conditions.

“Gusto man gud nila mo-apil, magbuot sa gidak-on sa mga stalls,” Bercede said.

Ouano said Land Bank also wanted to tap the city’s internal revenue allotment (IRA).

This means that if the city government will get the loan from LBP, they cannot make other loans with other banks for other projects.

“Dili man pud na mahimo kay daghan ta lain nga projects,” Ouano said.

Ouano said that because of the many requirements of Land Bank, he might just settle with DBP.

Earlier, the Mandaue City Council gave Mayor Ouano authority to negotiate with any financial institution to take out a P410-million loan for the completion of the new market which remains unfinished, with only the foundations complete.

The Mandaue Market Vendors Cooperative (Mavenco) is pressing the city government to finish the structure.

------
Side comments: So, mas mahal pa diay ang public market kaysa international convention center? :bash: :rofl:

Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 12:42 PM

Cops inspect hotels, other ASEAN venues

The Freeman 07/09/2006

While local officials are busy preparing for the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, the higher echelon of the Philippine National Police is inspecting the different hotels and venues for the said summit this December.

These inspections started while President Gloria Arroyo was here last Friday to inspect the ongoing construction of the Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City where the summit will be held.

The team was led by PNP Directorial Staff for Operations Isidro Lapeña, the overall task force commander of the said summit for security with, Chief Directorial Staff Antonio Billones and regional police director Silverio Alarcio and other representatives of all involved police units.

Alarcio said the inspection was part of the security preparations. The team visited hotels in Cebu City, Mandaue City and Lapu-lapu City where the Asian leaders will be billeted, as well as restaurants and other venues.

After the inspections, the inspecting team held a conference at the Police Regional Office-7 and discussed on posible scenarios and what action to take.

Alarcio said one of the problems that came up was the lack of lodging houses where additional policemen from different regions here to provide security for the summit will stay. Most of the lodging houses and smaller hotels near the venues were already reserved and booked.

PRO-7 is now planning to put up a temporary structures, possibly tents near the CICC and other hotels where the Asian leaders are staying. - Edwin Ian Melecio

Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 12:43 PM

Our Lady of Guadalupe set for coronation July 16

By virtue of a pontifical decree, the Our Lady of Guadalupe de Cebu will be crowned as the principal patroness of the Archdiocese of Cebu on July 16.

The coronation of the Our Lady of Guadalupe de Cebu comes through Pontifical Decree Prot. N552/06/L dated May 9 issued by Vatican's Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.

The canonical coronation will be held around 3:00 p.m. during a Mass to be celebrated by Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal at the Guadalupe Parish Church.

The coronation rites will take place after the homily. There would be thanksgiving and invocation followed by the reading of the Papal Bull authorizing the coronation of the image and the recitation of the Litany of Loreto. A solemn procession of the canonically crowned image will follow around the Parish of Guadalupe.

A canonical coronation is made in the name of the Pope of a highly revered image, icon or painting of the Lord Jesus, the Blessed Virgin Mary and saints in a country, province, city, parish or archdiocese.

Sacred images of the Lord or the Blessed Virgin Mary or the saints that have become the source of spiritual consolation for the faithful in the parish or diocese are being crowned as the acknowledged patron, protector and advocate of the locality.

July 16 also marked the observance of the 104th anniversary of the salvific event in which the image of the Our Lady of Guadalupe was carried in procession around the city to stop the cholera epidemic.

Novena Masses were already held starting July 7 until the coronation date to be culminated with a dawn procession on the 16th.

The first ever coronation of the image was in 8th century by Pope Gregory III (731-741 A.D.) who donated a golden diadem to crown a holy image of Jesus, Mary and other saints inside the St. Peter's Church in Rome.

There are quite a number of crowned images in the country. The first canonically crowned Marian image in the Philippines was that of the Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila, enshrined in Sto. Domingo Church in Quezon City on October 3, 1907. This was followed by the coronation of the Our Lady of Peñafrancia de Naga in 1924 and of the Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag in 1926.

To have the miraculous image canonically crowned, the parishioners and devotees should discuss with their parish priest their desire to have the image of their patron be crowned.

The major consideration should be the great spiritual favors received through the intercession of the saint. Inexplicable events will also help.

Then the parish priest should document the petition and all the events cited, and present these to the bishop who could conduct an inquiry into the reasons given, and validate the details cited.

Once convinced, the bishop may discuss the matter with the archbishop or he may directly petition the Vatican for the coronation.

Sinjin P.

July 9th, 2006, 01:05 PM

Hey guys, does anyone have individual photos of the present high-rises in Cebu? I'm looking for them so that we could poll them in Rate our Talls. :)

Drews50

July 9th, 2006, 01:25 PM

I see so many pictures of major buildings of Cebu. Thanks guys for the great job you do.

One of the buildings that always catches the eye of anyone scanning the skyline is East Aurora Tower. It has those four distinctive red roofed gazebos on each corner and the tall pagoda in the center. It is one of the few centrally located condominiums, close to ACC and SM. But I seldom see any pictures of it.

Jimbu

July 9th, 2006, 03:08 PM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/General%20Nostalgia/BernieMack_85_.jpg

Pasensya kay dili sya hi-res. Kuhra ra sa camera phone.

it's ok. a nice shot. thanks

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 05:41 PM

Slerz, Taga-i inya ko sa inyong mga cellphone numbers kay hapit nako mularga, I want to be able to contact you guys when I'm there.

MarkiiBoi-------Mango, Cebu City-----------0906-3103113
Arnlodsa-------Guadalupe, Cebu City--------0926-8548160
Slerz-----------Pardo, Cebu City------------0926-4285435
Sugbuanon----Punta Princesa, Cebu City----0916-4811073
Rusty18-------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3241312
Sinjin----------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3254193
Rowell_sk------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0927-2740311
fundraiser-----Lapu-Lapu City---------------0920-8791994
SayBooMyBoo----Labangon, Cebu City------0927-5673124
tj-brewed-------Lahug, Cebu City-----------0922-4011418

LordCarnal

July 9th, 2006, 06:29 PM

Visit Cebu 2007
http://www.cebu.gov.ph/images/linktous_thumb.gif

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=371174

Crown Regency Suites
@photos by markiiboi
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/crown_regency_suites_mactan01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/crown_regency_suites_mactan02.jpg

Hilton Cebu Resort and Towers
@photos by fundraiser
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/hilton_towers_cebu01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/hilton_towers_cebu04.jpg

-Hilton and Shangri-La resorts
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/hilton_towers_cebu05.jpg

Plantation Bay Resort and Spa
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/plantation_bay01.jpg

Shangri-La's Mactan Island Resort and Spa
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/shangrila_hotel03.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/shangrila_hotel01.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/shangrila_hotel04.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/mactan_beach_scene02.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b396/arnoldsa/skyscrapercity/mactan_beach_scene01.jpg

slerz

July 9th, 2006, 06:42 PM

Slerz, did your meet materialized Saturday with the other guys???

@d transporter... we haven't met yesterday kay wala pa nafinalize sa nag organize didto sa Cebu ct forum, next week siguro.

D'Transporter

July 9th, 2006, 11:34 PM

Thank you sa numbers Slerz.

Sinjin P.

July 10th, 2006, 01:43 AM

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h291/berniemacksouthcentral/General%20Nostalgia/BernieMack_85_.jpg

Pasensya kay dili sya hi-res. Kuhra ra sa camera phone.

When I go to Ayala, I see the terminal and the walkway to it always busy, hmm, good sign. :okay:

Wind Shear

July 10th, 2006, 03:16 AM

MarkiiBoi-------Mango, Cebu City-----------0906-3103113
Arnlodsa-------Guadalupe, Cebu City--------0926-8548160
Slerz-----------Pardo, Cebu City------------0926-4285435
Sugbuanon----Punta Princesa, Cebu City----0916-4811073
Rusty18-------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3241312
Sinjin----------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3254193
Rowell_sk------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0927-2740311
fundraiser-----Lapu-Lapu City---------------0920-8791994
SayBooMyBoo----Labangon, Cebu City------0927-5673124
tj-brewed-------Lahug, Cebu City-----------0922-4011418

Wind Shear -------- Basak, Lapu-Lapu City---------09067893588

flesh_is_weak

July 10th, 2006, 04:42 PM

guys, kabantay mo anang gi-fence na area dapit sa hippodromo entrance sa CBP, naay himoon na building diha?

fundraiser

July 11th, 2006, 02:48 AM

^^ yah i saw that last night, dako dako sad na area, sa may access road sa cbp from hippodromo. duol sa park tower two. imbestigahon ta na.

LordCarnal

July 11th, 2006, 08:02 AM

^^

Yeah there's an under construction across Park Tower condominium... And also at the road beside it, Globe Innove is again having another "underground cable" project.. :)

brodix

July 11th, 2006, 08:33 AM

guys, kabantay mo anang gi-fence na area dapit sa hippodromo entrance sa CBP, naay himoon na building diha?

where in particular bai? i-plot palihug sa google earth image...

Sinjin P.

July 11th, 2006, 08:39 AM

^^ Hightech na kaayo ta karon noh? We're now using Google Earth.... Before, we just drew them in paint ... :rofl:

LordCarnal

July 11th, 2006, 08:52 AM

where in particular bai? i-plot palihug sa google earth image...

It's located across Park Tower II bro near the entrance to the access road.. :)

ivanc

July 11th, 2006, 09:32 AM

bai, nagsugod na sad sila ug landscape sa sidewalk sa osmena blvd. passed by kanina.

ang rendering sa ayala expansion gibalhin didto sa jeepney ramp sa terminal, across waelth bank. wala ko ka pic kusog kaayo dagan ang jeep. :)

slimer

July 11th, 2006, 03:13 PM

M. Patalinjug Ave., LLC

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/8525/imgp34129uy.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img88.imageshack.us/img88/1927/imgp34139jg.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 03:21 PM

MarkiiBoi-------Mango, Cebu City-----------0906-3103113
Arnlodsa-------Guadalupe, Cebu City--------0926-8548160
Slerz-----------Pardo, Cebu City------------0926-4285435
Sugbuanon----Punta Princesa, Cebu City----0916-4811073
Rusty18-------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3241312
Sinjin----------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3254193
Rowell_sk------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0927-2740311
fundraiser-----Lapu-Lapu City---------------0920-8791994
SayBooMyBoo----Labangon, Cebu City------0927-5673124
tj-brewed-------Lahug, Cebu City-----------0922-4011418

ako sad oi! dive-cebu----andres abellana----0917-8009602

btw, di ba si mark taga LA-bangon na man? :)

MarkiiBoi

July 11th, 2006, 04:00 PM

^^ bitaw taga labangon na ko. hehehe. and my other number just in case 09184451831. :D

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 04:07 PM

^^ may pa ni sya da, taga LA na! ako, when pa kaha ko maka puyo sa mga LA sa cebu.. there are three man, as far as i know:
1. LA-bangon
2. LA-hug
3. LA-pupu

flesh_is_weak

July 11th, 2006, 04:15 PM

http://i59.photobucket.com/albums/g304/ether_2006/yala.jpg

bag-ong construction sa CBP

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 04:17 PM

Finally, a real “OASIS” in the City! Well off the road, no noise, no pollution, plenty of parking space, safe & secure. Drop in and relax, swim, play tennis, play billiards, join in the touch rugby club. Take tennis & swimming lessons, enjoy the playing field or just hang out in the aircon bar and restaurant or lounge outside on the covered patios and the veranda...

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/sandtripcebublog1.jpg

swimming pool
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/sandtrap-pool.jpg

tennis courts
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/sandtrap-tennis2.jpg

bar and resto
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g135/div-cebu/sandtrap-resto.jpg

Located @ Ma. Luisa Road, Banilad, Cebu
Telefax:344-0063

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 04:31 PM

^^ may pa ni sya da, taga LA na! ako, when pa kaha ko maka puyo sa mga LA sa cebu.. there are three man, as far as i know:
1. LA-bangon
2. LA-hug
3. LA-pupu

This is funny :D

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 04:47 PM

^^ bai, excited na ka nga mo uli? when gani ka abot? or naa naka sa pilipinas ron?

slerz

July 11th, 2006, 04:47 PM

bai, nagsugod na sad sila ug landscape sa sidewalk sa osmena blvd. passed by kanina.

in relation to that, about more or less 10 thousand sidewalk vendors will be demolished starting tomorrow in different sidewalks in Cebu City specially the one along the vicinity of emall and downtown... ordered by Mayor Tom.

- - - --- -- -- -

@mark, limot diay ko...hehe
@dive-cebu, sori bai kay ako ra ni gi copypaste sa magkita ta bai na thread...hehe

MarkiiBoi-------Tisa, Cebu City-----------0906-3103113 / 09184451831
Arnlodsa-------Guadalupe, Cebu City--------0926-8548160
Slerz-----------Pardo, Cebu City------------0926-4285435
Sugbuanon----Punta Princesa, Cebu City----0916-4811073
Rusty18-------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3241312
Sinjin----------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3254193
Rowell_sk------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0927-2740311
fundraiser-----Lapu-Lapu City---------------0920-8791994
SayBooMyBoo----Labangon, Cebu City------0927-5673124
tj-brewed-------Lahug, Cebu City-----------0922-4011418
Dive-cebu------Andres Abellana-------------0917-8009602

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 04:55 PM

^^ ok lang bai slerz oi! lay blema na bai... anyway, wala man nadayon ang eb sa cebu city forumers no? murag feel nako, daghan taga city hall mo kuyog...

MarkiiBoi

July 11th, 2006, 05:00 PM

^^ maayu unta naa si uncle tom. hehehe.

@slerz: no probs bai.

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:02 PM

^^ kung wala si tito tom, naa man sad si bai jack ug si sir paul...

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:10 PM

^^ bai, excited na ka nga mo uli? when gani ka abot? or naa naka sa pilipinas ron?
excited nako bai, july 14-17 sa manila ko then 18- aug 9 sa cebu nako. Di-a pa ko sa LA ugma pa ko molarga.

ashton

July 11th, 2006, 05:14 PM

in relation to that, about more or less 10 thousand sidewalk vendors will be demolished starting tomorrow in different sidewalks in Cebu City specially the one along the vicinity of emall and downtown... ordered by Mayor Tom.

omg. this is very sad (for vendors) but Im glad. ;)

MarkiiBoi

July 11th, 2006, 05:14 PM

^^ mag andam na me sa banda nga mo sugat nimo bai :D

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:15 PM

MarkiiBoi

July 11th, 2006, 05:16 PM

omg. this is very sad (for vendors) but Im glad. ;)

well, at least the lesser of two evils. :D

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:17 PM

^^ mag andam na me sa banda nga mo sugat nimo bai :D

maski unsang banda bai, ayaw lang banda lata :D

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:20 PM

re my last post, naa naman diay number ni resty sa lista ni slerz... anyway, si slerz kay member man sad ug banda, di ba?

MarkiiBoi

July 11th, 2006, 05:23 PM

^^ myembro na siya urbandub-bidubdub. :D

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:25 PM

@d'transporter, we're praying for your safe trip bai... hope you will enjoy your vacation here.. nalingaw ko bai when you said that you printed the list that i gave you. actually, daghan pa baya pero i only chose those that i frequent to... do you have resty's number na? i can pm you if wala pa ka number nya...

thanks bai, na-ay relatives ang akonng asawa didto nga mag drive around sa amo I just hope we'll have time to really check out those venues bai. Na-a koy number ni Resty na.

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:29 PM

^^ you shouldn't miss greenbelt, rockwell and ortigas bai... if you still have time, try to check out the latest in manila-malling experience, the mall of asia.. hehe!

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:32 PM

^^ resty is stationed in ortigas diay and he's an "owl" sa pagka karon...

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:37 PM

^^ you shouldn't miss greenbelt, rockwell and ortigas bai... if you still have time, try to check out the latest in manila-malling experience, the mall of asia.. hehe!

yes, i'll remember that bai.

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:39 PM

Graveyard shift siya??

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:45 PM

^^ yes bai.

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Here's my schedule again bai,

Marco Polo 7/18-21
Waterfront 7/21-23
Shangrila Mactan 7/23-25
Waterfront 7/28-30
Some smaller hotel 7/30 - 8/9

I'll visit Bohol and Leyte between 7/25 and 8/9

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 05:52 PM

^^ wow, quite hectic... i'll be in cebu august 2-3 pa bai... i hope i can meet up with you guys during that time...

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 05:58 PM

^^ wow, quite hectic... i'll be in cebu august 2-3 pa bai... i hope i can meet up with you guys during that time...

pwede pa diay tang magkita sa Manila bai

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 06:04 PM

^^ i'm afraid not, im actually based in davao bai but i frequently travel to manila coz i regularly report to our head office for meetings, etc.. for this month, bag-o lang jud... i just arrived yesterday...

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 06:11 PM

So, sa Cebu na lang ta magkita hopefully

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 06:16 PM

^^ yup, sa cebu na lang bai and if its possible for me to go on leave after july 27, id definitely do so because i need to get a rest... so that means, earlier ko maka abot sa cebu bai...

slerz

July 11th, 2006, 06:16 PM

re my last post, naa naman diay number ni resty sa lista ni slerz... anyway, si slerz kay member man sad ug banda, di ba?

before ra to bai, may pagka bsb ang dating sa group pero wana klaro ron kay ang main vocalist nag cg nalag banda banda kay perme hubog...hehe

urban dub? I'm glad nga sikat na kaayo sila pero di kaayo ko fan nila :D. pero bilib ko ni gabs kay maayo kaayo mo imbento og tingog tambok lang pero samot ila manager...:D. Pero wa gyud ko kaila ana nila bisag kausa lang, kay basig mailad nasad to si sinjin...hav hav hav

weather update:
bag o lang nag unos dri sa amo due to typhoon florita that is enhancing habagat/southwest monsoon. The outer bands is expected to bring passing rains with moderate to sometimes strong winds here in Cebu (most especially along the southern periphery, which is associated with the surge of Monsoon winds) reaching 45 km/hr tonight. Large and dangerous sea surf & waves can be expected over the area. Kindly take precautionary measures against these hazardous surf & waves. There are already reports that some trees were cut down in Lapu Lapu City, Bantayan island, Daan Bantayan and Camotes island. Power was also cut in Bulacao pardo area about 10pm tonight as strong monsoon winds damaged some power lined in the said area.

There are still 18-20 upcoming typhoons of this remaining 6 mos of this year. I hope nothing this december.

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 06:20 PM

^^ thanks sa update kuya kim! hahaha!!! weather weather lang...

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 06:33 PM

Slerz, suhito ka ba kung pila ang rent sa boat diha?? one big enough for all of us kung daghan ang makakuyog.

dive-cebu

July 11th, 2006, 06:36 PM

^^ slerz should know, c mr lakawboy gud na sya... hehe!!! cge mga bai, i have to park now, work pa ugma...

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 06:37 PM

Sige bai kay trabaho sad ko "kuno"

slerz

July 11th, 2006, 06:48 PM

mga bai, I have no idea kung pila rent usa ka boat... wapa ko kasuway man gud. Jetski nuon 1k per hour. Nindota gud ani nga adventure kung madayon...hehe

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 07:08 PM

Madayon ni Slerz, paki contact lang sa uban, I hope everyone can make themselves available on July 23, 2006 sa Shangrila.

Jimbu

July 11th, 2006, 07:41 PM

Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Group to build tourist venue on Capitol lot

The consortium that will develop the 2.7-hectare Capitol property in Banilad, Cebu City plans to implement a development that will showcase the best of Cebu.

Fifth Avenue Property Development Corp., the consortium led by Philippine Beijing Motors Corp., will bring in fresh funds to develop the property into a destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

“This is fresh capital from abroad that will be infused into Cebu’s dynamic economy. The conceptual development of the project encourages more local capital to be invested in the retail and services sector,” said Jose Allado, vice president of Fifth Avenue Property Development Corp.

The consortium was organized after Philippine Beijing Motors Corp. won the bid to lease the Banilad property of the Provincial Government.

“It will be an intensive mix of urban amenities showcasing the best that Cebu has to offer. The development will be a combination of dining and entertainment, retail and convenience shopping, hotel spa and tourist-oriented venues that shall be the trademark of Cebuano hospitality, ingenuity and local color,” Allado said.

“The design approach takes into consideration the physical ambiance of Cebu in a compact, pedestrian-oriented development,” he added.

Fresh capital

The consortium is also composed of China Team, Ipay Limited and WLG Pte. Ltd. The consortium presented a funding facility of $36 million (almost P2 billion) as fresh capital from abroad to the Cebu Provincial Government, together with other corporate documents.

Philippine Beijing Motors Corp. is listed under the top 5,000 corporations of the country in 2003 to 2004. It is the exclusive importer and assembler of China made Zongshen motorcycles.

China Team of Beijing provides specialized engineering services as well as prime consulting and project management services. Its projects in China include the infrastructure components for the coming Beijing Olympics.

Ipay Limited of Hong Kong is engaged in providing professional investment advice and is working with major banks and financial institutions to identify investment opportunities in Asia. Ipay shareholders have interests in air transportation, hotels and tourism services.

WLG Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore based company engaged in the operation and manufacture of electronic gaming and business devices.(PR) Sun.Star

slerz

July 11th, 2006, 07:42 PM

^^really @butch? I'm excited na...hehe
So it's a sunday, kuyog ta ninyo tanan ha... diz iz it:D
ok @butch, I will contact them...thanks

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 09:51 PM

Paki check na lang ninyo diha where we can rent a boat close sa shangrila na maayo ang price then let me know, check how much it would cost kung i-pakyaw nato for a few hours basin better bargain ang atong makuha.

D'Transporter

July 11th, 2006, 11:00 PM

By the way guys, have any of you visited Buhisan DAm?? There was a time I hiked there before and the place was picturesque

Drews50

July 11th, 2006, 11:23 PM

Hello guys,

How is the construction of City Lights Towers 3 and 4 coming along? Finished?

slerz

July 12th, 2006, 12:30 AM

buhisan dam? I saw it sa TV na...

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THEY FELL INLOVE WITH CEBU
See you again visitors if ever you can read this message of mine:D

I love Cebu...lol
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babay Cebu...lol
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o ser o... monggo guy?.... hehe
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dabert

July 12th, 2006, 01:33 AM

Stalls in 14 sites to be torn down
By Linette C. Ramos
Sun.Star Staff Reporter

Leaders of some 3,000 Cebu City vendors are disappointed with the Osmeña administration and its plan to implement a massive demolition of sidewalk vendors’ stalls.

Officials of the Cebu City United Vendors Association (CCUVA) threatened to hold a major rally if the stalls in 14 areas in the city are torn down.

In a press conference at the Unit 3 Carbon market yesterday, CCUVA chairperson Maria Pino and some 200 other vendors appealed to Mayor Tomas Osmeña to reconsider his plans because 3,000 to 4,000 vendors stand to lose their livelihood.

Pino, a former consultant of the mayor on vendors’ affairs, said their livelihood should not be compromised by the City’s beautification projects for the Asean summit in December.

They should not also be blamed for traffic congestion and obstruction of sidewalks, the vendors said.

No politics is involved in their protest activities, Pino said, but it cannot be avoided that some members will withdraw their support for the mayor.

“We will really be disappointed with the mayor if the demolition pushes through because ever since we have cooperated with City Hall. If our stalls are removed, we cannot stop our members from withdrawing their support for the mayor,” she said.

The vendors asked what happened to the promise of the Bando Osmeña Pundok Kauswagan (BO-PK) during the last elections to include them in development projects, and not to demolish their stalls.

Gerry Marquez, the mayor’s consultant on urban poor affairs, said that contrary to the allegations of the vendors, they have not demolished any stall yet as of yesterday.

“We only gave them a notice to clear all sidewalks within 15 days. If nothing happens, that’s when we will start the demolition,” he said.

The Cebu City Traffic Operations Management (Citom) submitted a report to the mayor’s office identifying 14 areas in the city where the sidewalks are occupied by vendors.

Citom Executive Officer Arnel Tancinco said the pedestrians are forced to use the roads, exposing them to danger.

The areas identified are Colon St., Fuente-Osmeña rotunda, Salinas Drive and Gorordo Ave. junction, B. Rodriguez St., Jose Solon Drive, N. Bacalso Ave., Magallanes St., Osmeña Blvd., P. del Rosario St., Legaspi St., Pelaez St., Panganiban St., Leon Kilat St. and the vicinity of the University of San Jose-Recoletos.

Vendors in these areas will be removed by the end of the month if they do not cooperate with the City Government, City Administrator Francisco Fernandez said.

During their press conference with the vendors, Ermita Barangay Captain Felicisimo Rupinta appealed to the mayor to allow the vendors to continue with their business since they are all willing to help keep the city clean and orderly.

He also called on the City Government to be more transparent and not to blame traffic congestion on the vendors when it only wants to get rid of the vendors in time for the Asean summit in December.

“Transparent lang unta tanan because we are ready to cooperate for the Asean summit. If we are blamed for vehicular accidents and congestion, tinapulan, binugo ug binuang na na (that’s out of laziness, stupidity and craziness). I believe this is all because of Asean summit,” said Rupinta, a BO-PK ally.

Fernandez admitted that keeping the sidewalks free of any obstruction is part of the preparations for the summit. But more importantly, Citom only wants the sidewalks in the city to serve their purpose, which is primarily for the pedestrians and not the vendors.

He said that in the coming weeks, the City will try to work out an arrangement with the vendors for the latter to address the complaints of Citom.

“Two weeks after, if we find out that the problems persist or have gotten worse, then we will push through with the demolition. But if we see that there is improvement, then we’ll allow them to stay. We’ll give them two weeks to comply,” Fernandez said.

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murag daku jd ug influence ang cebu city forums ani da.. hehe,... mayta ma-compensatan ang mga vendors... on the other hand, how i wish i'd be walking in very clean sidewalks in the coming months.. :D

ic3man25

July 12th, 2006, 01:45 AM

Hello guys,

How is the construction of City Lights Towers 3 and 4 coming along? Finished?
u/c pa bai, i think mura kita nako ug tcrane beside the two tower if im not mistaken. layo man gud den nag sakay ko at that time .. cge lang kay basin naa ko time this week mag picz2 nasad ko sa mga u/c.

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 02:45 AM

First Google Earth shot from me. :lol:

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5105/lapulapusat2vi.jpg

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 03:24 AM

Some Schools in Cebu City:

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/3127/shsg0tt.jpg

http://img54.imageshack.us/img54/9928/shsj6ec.jpg

http://img67.imageshack.us/img67/9545/cic8zw.jpg

http://img82.imageshack.us/img82/8400/stc1ny.jpg

http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/6476/uscnorth8lz.jpg

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 03:50 AM

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 03:53 AM

The Gaisano Belt
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1786/gaisanobelt1nc.jpg

ic3man25

July 12th, 2006, 04:01 AM

The Gaisano Belt
http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/2690/colonmalls0pf.jpg

bai just for clarification dili na cya gaisano main ang imo gi point sa arrow elizabeth mall na cya den sayop sad ang gaisano metro imo gi point. naa sa opposite direction sa arrow ang gaisano metro.

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 04:04 AM

^^ Okay, thanks for the clarification, it's now edited. Please do edit your quote to avoid misguidance. :)

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 04:22 AM

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/790/scr3hj.jpg

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 04:35 AM

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/888/crmactan4tu.jpg

Cebu Light Industrial Park (what's happening to this? I am not hearing any news about it)

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/9458/clipmactan3dt.jpg

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 04:59 AM

SM Group bullish about Cebu
By Jun Tagalog
Source: Business World

Cebu City – The SM Group continues to be bullish about Cebu, as indicted by the expansion plans of affiliate companies operating here.

Marissa Fernan, SM senior assistant vice-president for marketing for Visayas and Mindanao, said over P1 billion is being poured into the annex building of SM City Cebu mall. The annex will offer an additional 127,000 sq.m. of leasable space.

Ms. Fernan said Watson’s has projected to increase its outlets in Cebu to 10 by the end of the year. Almost P3 billion has been invested in Cebu since SM started operations in the late eighties here. This does not include the investments made by affiliate Banco de Oro, which has 12 branches in Metro Cebu, Ms. Fernan said.

“A most important attraction of Cebu to a company like SM is the veritable gold mine due to the rapid growth of the biggest concentration of urban population in the Philppines outside the National Capital Region,” Ms. Fernan said in a panel discussion during the InTourPreneur 2006 conference here.

She also cited the conducive business environment in Cebu brought about by government and private sector cooperation. Another advantage is the adequate pool of human resources, Cebu being the center of education in Visayas.

“Cebu’s location allows it to be highly accessible to other parts of the country and strategic hubs in Asia such as Hong Kong and Singapore,” Ms. Fernan said.

h3nry

July 12th, 2006, 05:22 AM

Guys, Do you have idea on what those 5 things standing in pier 6. Looks like
inverted umbrellas.
Cebu Light Industrial park or MEPZ 3 has several active locators now.

rage@cebu

July 12th, 2006, 05:58 AM

Wind Shear -------- Basak, Lapu-Lapu City---------09067893588

ako sad.... rage@cebu....... Apas, Cebu City............09268852438

rage@cebu

July 12th, 2006, 06:03 AM

MarkiiBoi-------Mango, Cebu City-----------0906-3103113
Arnlodsa-------Guadalupe, Cebu City--------0926-8548160
Slerz-----------Pardo, Cebu City------------0926-4285435
Sugbuanon----Punta Princesa, Cebu City----0916-4811073
Rusty18-------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3241312
Sinjin----------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0917-3254193
Rowell_sk------Lapu-Lapu City--------------0927-2740311
fundraiser-----Lapu-Lapu City---------------0920-8791994
SayBooMyBoo----Labangon, Cebu City------0927-5673124
tj-brewed-------Lahug, Cebu City-----------0922-4011418

ako sad.....rage@cebu........apas, cebu city........09268852438

rage@cebu

July 12th, 2006, 06:10 AM

Hello guys,

How is the construction of City Lights Towers 3 and 4 coming along? Finished?

yup!... naa na may tower cranes nga naka-erect dha sa towers 3 and 4.....

rage@cebu

July 12th, 2006, 06:19 AM

I've heard naay japanese na mo invest ug hotel/condo ubos sa citylights.....
kanang Centcom viewpark... tapad ana niya kay naa may private property...
tapad sa river kilid sa Ma. Luisa.... the place is called Rotunda Brgy. Banilad...
lindot bya dha kaayo ug view.... dra mi manuroy sa ako barkada mag-inom... klaro kayo na cya sa banilad road...
ang landmark dha nga makita kay.... naay statue ni Mama Mary... unya naay tulo ka structures mura ug resthouse.... murag kay Aznar cguro na... di ko sure... daghan napud illegal structures built...

slerz

July 12th, 2006, 06:27 AM

The Gaisano Belt
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1786/gaisanobelt1nc.jpg

@mike, dili na Gaisano Main oi, Sungold showroom na... edit nasad :D

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 06:36 AM

Asa man diay nang Gaisano Main? :lol:

tj_brewed

July 12th, 2006, 10:10 AM

Happy Birthday Arnoldsa
:drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk: :drunk:

ashton

July 12th, 2006, 10:42 AM

^^ Happy beerday bai. ;)

habagatcentral1

July 12th, 2006, 02:12 PM

The Gaisano Belt
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1786/gaisanobelt1nc.jpg

Bai, dili na sya Gaisano Main, ang Gaisano main go to the right, basta ang likud nya nasa Manalili dampi. Right pa na sya sa Metro. :)

tigidig14

July 12th, 2006, 02:21 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARNOLD :)

Sinjin P.

July 12th, 2006, 02:25 PM

Happy Birthday Arnold Sancover! :cheers:

Jimbu

July 12th, 2006, 03:19 PM

Asa man diay nang Gaisano Main? :lol:

Ang Gaisano Main mao to atbang sa UV wala diha sa picture nimo.

Bai Arnold tagay diha. Happy Birthday :cheers:

slimer

July 12th, 2006, 03:30 PM

gamay naman lang diay kulang para masumpay ang mainland cebu ug cordova sa? maghimo nalang dayon bridge para sa mga barko hehehehe...
nice one by the way!

dive-cebu

July 12th, 2006, 03:40 PM

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BAI ARNOLD!!!! :cheers: tagay na bai!

dive-cebu

July 12th, 2006, 03:41 PM

hehe! murag wa jud naka tultol sa gaisano main... basin naa sila technology bai para dili sila makit-an sa satellite shots... hehe!

dive-cebu

July 12th, 2006, 03:50 PM

C sinjin ba, obvious kaau nga dili tig adto sa downtown... pareho mi.. hehe!

Asa man diay nang Gaisano Main? :lol:

demented_pigeon

July 12th, 2006, 04:23 PM

Some Churches in Cebu City:

http://img119.imageshack.us/img119/5062/asilo0cf.jpg

http://img106.imageshack.us/img106/6536/capitol8ap.jpg

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/4292/carmelite6de.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/6827/inc9da.jpg

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/4096/redemptorist4kx.jpg

http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/8853/sacredheart3mg.jpg

http://img115.imageshack.us/img115/1641/sjoseph7hy.jpg
the former Sacred Heart School for Boys is the current Sacred Heart School- Jesuit. Sacred Heart School for Girls is not being administered by the Jesuits (its being run by nuns) and therefore not part of SHS-J. they already changed their name to Hijas de Jesus.

demented_pigeon

July 12th, 2006, 04:24 PM

^^ wrong quote of mine by the way.

slerz

July 12th, 2006, 04:49 PM

mag google gani, kinahanglan sa imo rang syudad ka mag label label... kung taga Lapu Lapu ct ka, focus lang sa Lapu Lapu, ayaw patuga tuga og label label sa Cebu city, Mandaue og Talisay kay dako posibilidad mauwawan ka... ako man gani, focus ra ko sa akong ciudad kay kung imo ko pa label sa mga establishments sa Mandaue, lapu Lapu og Talisay, daghan gyud ang maglibog kay masaag pa ko anang mga ciudara... lessons learned? LOVE YOUR ENEMIES :D :nocrook:

slerz

July 12th, 2006, 04:53 PM

di pana Cordova bai oi, dagat pa na nga mabaw... wapa nakita diha ang Mactan island sa pic ni sinjin...

flesh_is_weak

July 12th, 2006, 05:06 PM

sakto, di pa gyud na siya dry land...dagat ra na siya na mabaw--mga taga-hawak tingali--naka-anha na mi duol anang mga lugara pag 1st yr kay nag-mangrove planting mi...kuyaw kaayo ang 'yuta' didto, hinay-hinay gyud ug lakaw kundi either maslide ka sa lapuk or mo-unlod na gyud...

fundraiser

July 12th, 2006, 07:03 PM

^^ sakto gyud ka bai slerz! mao na ako, nangita pag mga enemies, para daghan sad kog palalabs! wakekekekeke!

happy beerday bai nold! mura mag ni absent sa iyang bday! wa man gyud nitunga.

iñaki-garcia

July 12th, 2006, 07:49 PM

Excelent thread.

fundraiser

July 12th, 2006, 09:23 PM

interesting net find here (http://www.cipe.org/publications/fs/ert/e02/5infsec.htm)

INFORMAL SECTOR NEWSLETTER
building democratic institutions through market-oriented reform around the globe

by the Center for International Private Enterprise

Informality: The informal sector has been interpreted from several different perspectives. Some equate the informal sector with microenterprise, while others consider informality from a legal and regulatory view. Economic Reform Today prefers to look at informal sector enterprises as those which do not meet all official requirements for legality. This follows the definition drawn out in Hernando de Soto's landmark study, "The Other Path." By concentrating on the legal aspect, we examine the central role of government in creating a framework in which private enterprise can thrive.

A Model to Follow? One of the Philippine's major commercial and economic centers, Cebu province has responded well to the challenge of developing its trade and industry in light of its agricultural weakness. The province has channelled its efforts to the export of labor-intensive, non-traditional manufacturers, which in turn have attracted businesses, financial institutions and has further developed Cebu's extensive domestic and international trading network.

Cebu has been charting its own economic destiny as if it were independent from Manila's problems and policies. In fact, provincial authorities and enterprising individuals have been promoting Cebu as an "island in the Pacific," an effective sales-pitch to distance themselves from the political unrest plaguing the capital.

Economic growth in Cebu, which has been outpacing Metro Manila, is generally attributed to its informal economy. Unlike other Philippine businesses, Cebuano enterprises seem to be unfazed by bureaucratic rules and regulations. The semiformal export industry, in particular, is estimated to contribute $200 million to Cebu's $700 million worth of total exports, a figure that may be doubled if forward and backward linkages were included (e.g. raw materials, credit).

Intrigued by the relationship between Cebu's large informal sector and its thriving economy, the Center for Research and Communication (CRC) in Metro Manila, Philippines, studied the conditions that led to economic growth in the Province of Cebu. The study was conducted with a grant from the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) to determine the extent of informality in Cebu's export manufacturing sector. The CRC study also treated the different institutional, economic and socio-cultural factors that foster informality.