Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 122

ritche

May 30th, 2012, 03:42 PM

SEC clears C2 maker's venture into ethanol production

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MANILA - The maker of C2 tea drink and Jack'n'Jill snack foods obtained the approval of the Securities and Exchange Commission to venture into ethanol production.

Universal Robina Corp. told the local bourse that the SEC cleared an amendment to its secondary purpose to include "the production of fuel ethanol and engage in such activity."

The Gokongwei-led company has started the construction of a $27 million ethanol facility in Negros Oriental near its sugar mill. The ethanol plant will begin operating by the end of next year, producing 100,000 liters a day.

The venture into ethanol production is seen to complement URC's sugar business and capitalize on the opportunities presented by the Biofuels Act of 2006, which requires oil firms to blend their products with 10 percent locally-produced ethanol this year.

Source (http://www.interaksyon.com/article/33159/sec-clears-c2-makers-venture-into-ethanol-production)

ritche

May 30th, 2012, 03:44 PM

Iba talaga kapag Silliman alumni...we can only expect more money from URC/JG Summit to pour into our province.

skurjhoey

May 30th, 2012, 04:40 PM

Ayos Dumaguete! Go Negros!

ritche

June 1st, 2012, 03:34 AM

Local bet shocks London hopefuls

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines – Hometown teen archer Marie Crizabelle Merto shamed two Olympic aspirants as she conquered the women’s open recurve competitions in devastating fashion yesterday in the POC-PSC National Games at the City High School here.

Determined to retain her crown on home soil, 17-year-old Merto shot a high 647 (320-327) in the Qualification Round (Double 70) to nose out nationals Edwina delos Reyes 614 (295-319) and Rachelle Anne Cabral-dela Cruz 599 (294-305), both of NCR, for the first mint.

Delos Reyes and Dela Cruz are part of a six-man Phl team seeking to earn berths to London in next month’s World Cup in Utah, the final qualifying event for archery.

An incoming Computer Engineering freshman at Silliman U, Merto actually showed better marksmanship than the champion in the men’s open recurve Qualification Round, NCR’s Paul Marton Dela Cruz, who had a winning 142.

Three-time Palaro princess Merto then trounced Delos Reyes in the Olympic Round (set system) finale, 6-0, to complete her dominance and make a strong case for her own Olympics aspirations.

Source (http://www.philstar.com/SportsArticle.aspx?articleId=812808&publicationSubCategoryId=69&keyword)

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 04:17 AM

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June 1st, 2012, 04:26 AM

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MENU

Antipasti
Calamari alla Grillia, (Grilled Squid) 150
Bruschetta con Pomodoro (Toast with fresh Tomatoes) 99
Melanzane alla Parmigiana (Eggplant, Marinara and Parmesan) 99
Antipasto (assorted Cold Cuts and Cheese for one person) 150

Insalate
Mista della Casa (House Salad with House Dressing) 99
Gamberetti (House Salad with Baby Shrimps) 150
Cetrioli (Cucumber Salad with Red Onions) 99
Caprese (Tomatoes, Basil, fresh Mozzarella) 135

Zuppa
Minestrone con Pollo (Chicken Soup with Vegetables) 65

Risotti
Risotto Primavera (Rice with assorted Vegetables) 120
Risotto con Pesce (Rice with fresh Fish) 250
Risotto con Pollo (Rice with Breast of Chicken) 195
Risotto alla Toscana (Rice with Italian Sausage) 150

Pasta
Capellini Aglio Olio (Garlic & Virgin Olive Oil) 99
Spaghetti Marinara (Tomato Sauce) 99
Spaghetti alla Bolognese (Meat Ragu Sauce) 150
Spaghetti con Polpette (Meatballs in Marinara Sauce) 150
Penne alla Carbonara (Prosciutto & Cream) 175
Penne con Salsiccia (Pork Sausage in Marinara Sauce) 150
Fettuccine con Pollo (with Breast of Chicken in Cream Sauce) 195

Pasta Speciale dela Casa
Ravioli alla Romano (Vegetable Ravioli with Gorgonzola Cheese) 275
Tortelini alla Bolognese (Meat Ragu Sauce) 250
Fettuccine ai Frutti di Mare (with assorted Seafood) 295
Fettuccine Uncle Alfredo di Roma (100 year old Family Recipe) 225

Griglia(Entre’)
Bistecca di Maiale (Pork Chop) 195
Polpette de Carne (Italian Hamburger with BBQ Sauce) 150
Finger Licking Chicken (with BBQ Sauce) 125
Baby Back Ribs Americano (Pork Ribs with BBQ Sauce) 175
Petti di Pollo alla Milanese (Breaded Chicken Breast) 175
Pesce del Giorno (fresh fish of the day) 250
(All the above Grill Specials come with one Side Dish of your choice)

Side Dishes
Assorted roasted Vegetables 55
Garlic Rice 45
Patate al Forno (Oven roasted Potatoes) 55

Dolci
Fresh assorted Pastries and Tarts, large 69, small 49
Torta della Casa (specialty Cake) 89
Gelato Italiano (Ice Cream per Scoop) 45
Coppa di Frutta (fresh Fruit with Ice Cream) 99
(Please ask your Server for the Special of the Day)

Café di Roma
Espresso 55
Cappuccino 65
Caffé Americano 60
Caffe Latte 65
Caffe Mocha 65
Coffee, brewed (one free refill) 45
Green Tea, Black Tea 45
Nestea Lemon 39
Real Leaf Lychee Tea 49
Minute Maid Orange 49
Fruit Juices (Mango, Pineapple, Papaya) 69
Shakes (Mango, Chocolate, Pineapple, Buko) 79
Pellegrino Italian sparkling Water 500ml 119
Mineral Water 500ml 39
Pellegrino Italian sparkling Orange or Lemon Soda 119
Schweppes Tonic Water 49
Ginger Ale 119
Coca Cola, Coca Cola Light 45
San Miguel Pilsen 50
San Miguel Light 50
Red Horse 50
San Miguel Cali 10 (Non Alcoholic) 50
Hefeweizen Beer (Wheat and Yeast Beer) 500ml 225
Pils Beer 500ml 225
Spritzzoso (Campari-like sparkling Aperitif) 210
House White Wine (Glass) 125
House Red Wine (Glass) 125
Vermouth, Campari, Ramazotti etc. 99

ABOUT THE OWNERS / OPERATORS

Peter Wolfgang Schlicht and Andreino De Santis
Peter’s travel and forty-five year background in fine food, plus extensive wine knowledge through visits to wine regions in Germany, France, Italy, Australia and California, compliment the skill and knowledge of Chef Andreino’s impressive culinary career.

Andreino has consistently achieved highest praise for its culinary creations and customer satisfaction. He is known as Chef to the Stars do to visits of many Hollywood celebrities to his restaurant.

Andreino, godson of Alfredo Di Lelio (the Alfredo who invented Fettucine Alfredo), has an amazing lifetime of experience cooking for stars (Carson, Sinatra etc.), presidents (Reagan, Eisenhower, Nixon), and venues around the world.

Now semi-retired in Dumaguete, Philippines, this famous chef of Italian cuisine has returned to his passion: cooking amazing food for groups of people, and seeing their faces light up when they taste the food. A true labor of love!

Peter Wolfgang Schlicht of Munich Germany (www.CrazeeBurger.com)
Andreino De Santis of Rome (www.Andreino.com)

www.PastaKingAsia.com

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 04:29 AM

^^ Nothing but AMAZING.. Dumaguete is so lucky.

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 04:34 AM

^^ Those chefs and their restaurants overseas have been featured in Food Network and in TLC. And now they are here operating a resto..

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 04:43 AM

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 05:18 AM

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ponsing1983

June 1st, 2012, 02:41 PM

nakakaon naka dinha, nick?

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 02:44 PM

Oh, hail, Pasta King!

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At last, a real and unpretentious Italian pasta joint, gelateria & cafe in Duma. They have the widest selection of pasta dishes. From fettuccines, raviollis, pennes, to the hard to find tortellinis. Their pastas are made in-house from scratch with organic ingredients. Visit their gelateria for your real italian gelato treat at 45php a scoop, also made from scratch straight from their kitchen. Cheapo. An Italian staple, Risotto, which is a really hard to find Italian dish in the country, is also served in four different variants. The owner, an Italian expat, is actually the grandson of the inventor of pasta alfredo and has cooked for big personalities such as Clint Eastwood, Sinatra, Carson and US pesidents, Reagan, Eisenhower and Nixon. Defintely something legit!

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 02:45 PM

^^ such bad quality photos. i apologize. applied too much filter. hehe.

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 02:46 PM

nakakaon naka dinha, nick?

Yes, sir pons. I thought i saw you there gani. Someone else ra diay to.. :)

Barongoy

June 1st, 2012, 04:58 PM

unsa mai duol ani nya nga cross street (Dr. V Locsin Street and ?), bai. I would like to try this resto someday when get a chance to visit Dumaguete. Thx.

nicko

June 1st, 2012, 05:02 PM

^^ Sta. Catalina Street, bai. Just across Maganda Travel and Tours.

Miguel

June 1st, 2012, 09:14 PM

Scuba Diving Book
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Miguel

June 1st, 2012, 09:29 PM

Miguel

June 1st, 2012, 09:37 PM

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Miguel

June 1st, 2012, 09:55 PM

UNDERWATER
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros

APO ISLAND

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boy muscovado

June 2nd, 2012, 01:45 PM

repost of Antulang by butz

Antulang Resort
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ritche

June 2nd, 2012, 07:04 PM

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ritche

June 2nd, 2012, 07:29 PM

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kalayofox

June 2nd, 2012, 09:19 PM

WELCOME TO Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 32

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THE FUN STARTS HERE NATURALLY

Dumaguete City is more than just a fun place, it's THE place to be!

nicko

June 3rd, 2012, 07:39 AM

jundem_dq63

June 3rd, 2012, 02:48 PM

Oh, hail, Pasta King!

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At last, a real and unpretentious Italian pasta joint, gelateria & cafe in Duma. They have the widest selection of pasta dishes. From fettuccines, raviollis, pennes, to the hard to find tortellinis. Their pastas are made in-house from scratch with organic ingredients. Visit their gelateria for your real italian gelato treat at 45php a scoop, also made from scratch straight from their kitchen. Cheapo. An Italian staple, Risotto, which is a really hard to find Italian dish in the country, is also served in four different variants. The owner, an Italian expat, is actually the grandson of the inventor of pasta alfredo and has cooked for big personalities such as Clint Eastwood, Sinatra, Carson and US pesidents, Reagan, Eisenhower and Nixon. Defintely something legit!

Sosyalan ang place.... pang 3rd class city pa ba ni?.... or ni level up ra ang dumaguete city....:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:... wala nako ka sabot aning tanan...ahhaha...

Thanks for these photos nicko,...

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Kani pud..... nawala ra gani ko kadali... daghan na kaayo ang nangahitabo diri sa dgte...... :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Sunod balik nako diri sa thread di pud,... AYALA na ang naka post...ahahhahahaha

Alinghi

June 3rd, 2012, 03:54 PM

^^ my sister told me suplado daw kaayo ang owner sa Pasta King? :lol:

really good to have more gourmet resto's in town.. our F&B scene has its own classy charm jud :cheers:

nicko

June 3rd, 2012, 04:03 PM

^^ Yeah, he looked grumpy when we were there.. :lol:

jundem_dq63

June 3rd, 2012, 04:07 PM

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Nicko, Ritche, Alinghi, Draude, Miguel and all..... Join mo ani... Ako mag atang lang sa kilid tighatag ug tubig ninyo..ehehehe.......

jundem_dq63

June 3rd, 2012, 04:11 PM

After ..... Santacruzan Festival and Philippine National Games 2012....

Silliman University Founders Day Celebration is Next......

Dili jud ta ma hutdan ug mga kasikas...... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

jundem_dq63

June 3rd, 2012, 04:29 PM

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL GAMES 2012

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filefreak10

June 4th, 2012, 08:29 AM

Hi im from dumaguete city.........Im a new member of SSC i just want to post pictures from dumeguete....is it alright?

todjikid

June 4th, 2012, 10:42 PM

sana magka-condo na dito ang Avida, facing the boulevard. i think this is the best city to retire. not too crowded university town with good food, nice beaches and accessible. one boat ride away from cebu and bohol and one road trip away from bacolod. oras na magka-condo dito and robinsons or ayala, go na go na ako.

ritche

June 4th, 2012, 11:34 PM

Hi im from dumaguete city.........Im a new member of SSC i just want to post pictures from dumeguete....is it alright?

It's okay...

filefreak10

June 5th, 2012, 05:21 AM

It's okay...

thanks:)

ritche

June 5th, 2012, 08:33 AM

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Atmosphere awarded Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence

May 24 - TripAdvisor.com is a travel website that assists travelers in gathering travel information, posting reviews and opinions on places, hotels and activities worldwide. Atmosphere has had a lot of reviews on Tripadvisor and now in the month of May, we were awarded the 2012 Certificate of Excellence award. “Our travellers consistently commend your property with the highest praise, and we recognise your 4.5 rating as an exceptional achievement”, says Tripadvisor.
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Atmosphere Resorts has more than 100 reviews on TripAdvisor:

From Atmosphere Resorts FB:
Atmosphere Resorts celebrates 100 reviews on Tripadvisor!
A big thank you to all of you who, after your stay, have taken the time to review Atmosphere on Tripadvisor. We appreciate it!

Just one of the reviews:

“Great food, great dive operation, great staff - great place”
Reviewed February 26, 2012

Atmosphere is one of the most relaxing and best run resorts I have ever visited. My wife and I rented an apartment which was spacious, comfortable and quiet. The grounds are beautiful and very well maintained. The infinity pool has beautiful views of the sea (most rooms do not) and most unusually had enough comfortable lounge chairs so there was no need to worry about arriving early to secure a spot. The spa is also very nice and offers an assortment of massages, etc. Perhaps the biggest surprise is the high quality of the restaurant. Every single meal we had during our 8 night stay was terrific - not an easy accomplishment for a remote resort.

The dive operation was the best run I have ever seen. There were three separate dive choices throughout each day. Many times I was the only diver on the boat and thus had a personal guide. You never have to touch your gear as the crew does it all for you. There are plenty of nearby macro/muck diving sites and several times a week there were day trips to Apo Island to dive the healthy reefs there or to a site to snorkel with whale sharks (during the correct season of course.)

The management also cares about the community and through the Giving Forward program supports a soup kitchen and sustainable income programs. I hope that some day Atmosphere bans smoking near the pool but other than that (and for those who mind the rocky beach) this is a real slice of heaven.

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ponsing1983

June 5th, 2012, 10:00 AM

Coco Amigos Mexican Restaurant

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Asia Novotel/Novo Dept Store

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Crusifix

June 5th, 2012, 04:18 PM

open na ang unistar ba to? tapad ra sa rickys? sister store of unitop?:)

k.lo

June 6th, 2012, 01:41 PM

Please help me spread the word:

SPi CRM IS LOOKING FOR CSRs!
QUALIFICATIONS: * Graduate of any 4 year course
* With strong communication skills
*Computer proficient
* Strong analytical and active listening skills

All SPi employees are encouraged to bring a friend.
All applications from 8am – 5pm will be processed on the same day.
All walk-in applicants are welcome!

k.lo

June 6th, 2012, 01:44 PM

If you have friends who are interested to apply, they can drop by at SPi from 8am-5pm. Please have them look for Kash.

jundem_dq63

June 6th, 2012, 03:33 PM

Philippine National Games Photo Exhibit winners

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First Place
by : Felino M. Santos of Metro Manila

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2nd Place
by : Felino M. Santos of Metro Manila

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3rd Place
by : Ed Kevin M Vergara, Jr. of Dumaguete City

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jundem_dq63

June 6th, 2012, 03:40 PM

PALINPINON VALENCIA - 6 Months After Sendong

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by Denniz Futalan

jundem_dq63

June 6th, 2012, 03:54 PM

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Can you still remember this girl?... kung Sillimanian Ka... or mahilig ka sa badminton.... kaila ka niya...she is Paula Lynn Obañana..... qualify siya to play this coming London Olympics..... and sad to say that she's not going to represent our country..... She'll be representing USA..... di ba sakit?...:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:...

pero at least taga Dumaguete City siya...ehehehhe.....:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Jon Luigi is a former National Player... pero ni Quit nag DILG na siya... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

June 6th, 2012, 04:06 PM

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jundem_dq63

June 6th, 2012, 04:57 PM

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marlowe_cano

June 6th, 2012, 05:18 PM

I super love Dumaguete and the whole Negros Oriental!!!! My tito is going to build his family resthouse in Valencia where he has farmland. I love the place too!! Casaroro ba yung name ng falls? Nindot jud! :okay:

ponsing1983

June 6th, 2012, 05:30 PM

ponsing1983

June 6th, 2012, 05:30 PM

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Is this the one near Barefoot, Dems?

ponsing1983

June 6th, 2012, 05:33 PM

open na ang unistar ba to? tapad ra sa rickys? sister store of unitop?:)

Last week nag open bai. Yep Unistar, sister store sa Novo.

Miguel

June 7th, 2012, 02:25 AM

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Pugad ng Pawikan

Sa bagong serye ng Born to be Wild, samahan ang guest host na si Mariz Umali sa kanyang paglangoy kasama ang mga pawikan ng Apo Island. Miyerkules, pagkatapos ng Saksi sa GMA-7.

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Miguel

June 7th, 2012, 02:26 AM

hakz2007

June 7th, 2012, 03:43 AM

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rmb

June 7th, 2012, 05:21 AM

jundem_dq63

June 9th, 2012, 11:55 AM

Is this the one near Barefoot, Dems?

Yeap pons.... duol sa barefoot.... wala pa ko ka adto.. basin si Nicko naka suroy na diri...heheheh

Nice to see medyo ok na ang mga dalan :banana:
Is Casaroro passable already?

Yes, passable na siya......

jundem_dq63

June 9th, 2012, 02:09 PM

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ritche

June 9th, 2012, 03:12 PM

A whiff of Italy in Dumaguete

Pasta King is now open in Dumaguete City. Finally. I don’t know when they started to open, but I was waiting for them to open for like, ages. It was Friday night and a friend of mine wanted to eat in Chin Loong (a Chinese restaurant) when we passed by Pasta King. When I saw the open doors and the bright lights, I immediately pulled my friend inside (I didn’t feel like eating Chinese anyway).

When we stepped in, most of the tables were already occupied (it was a Friday evening, after all). The place was bustling. Waitresses in yellow T-shirt, shorts and sneakers were flitting from one table to another. More customers were walking in behind us. We immediately snagged an empty table near the cashier when a foreigner (I assume he was one of the owners) walked up and placed two menus on our table.

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Now, I have to admit. I’m not that familiar with Italian dishes. I love pasta, but my education on cusina italiana is limited to carbonara, spaghetti, and pizza. Although I tried my hand on cooking Spaghetti Bolognese once. But I don’t know if the outcome was how it was supposed to taste.

So I chose to order for my first meal in Pasta King, the Spaghetti alla Bolognese (Meat Ragu Sauce). I wanted a comparison to how mine tasted. My friend ordered Polpette de Came (Italian Hamburger with BBQ Sauce) paired with Patate al Forno (Oven Roasted Potatoes) as the side dish.

Don’t you just love how Italian dishes sound delicious already?

According to our waitress, the spaghetti dishes take only about 5 minutes to be served. Actually, I initially asked for Fettucine con Polo (with Breast of Chicken in Cream Sauce) but she said that would take about 10 to 15 minutes. One reason why I switched to Spaghetti alla Bolgnese instead.

As we waited for our orders, I checked out the restaurant interior, which was a combination of wood and steel. A blown-up photo of former US President Ronald Regan accented a panel dividing the eating area from the restrooms. Similar photos of other known personalities (I recognized Muhammad Ali behind the cashier) were also plastered on the walls of the main dining area. The kitchen area is open; you can see the kitchen staff going about preparing food. The mood is, overall, friendly and cozy – from the muted lighting to the dark color palette.

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I expected the decoration to be more charmingly Italian, like paintings or pictures of vineyards and a color palette of cream and red wine. I was looking forward to furnishings that would conjure Tuscany and Sicily. But these were sadly missing, as the owners opted for a more simple and understated decor. I hope they would also utilize the surrounding area outside the restaurant, maybe set up tables and chairs under umbrellas, for customers to dine cenare al fresco.

Pasta King is jointly owned by German Peter Wolfgang Schlicht, a foodie and traveler who’s been to wine regions in Germany, Italy, France and Australia, and Italian chef Andreino De Santis, who happens to be the godson of Alfredo Di Lelio (the Alfredo who invented Fettucine Alfredo). According to their website, Chef de Santis has cooked for celebrities like Frank Sinatra and former US presidents like Reagan, Dwight Eisenhower, and Richard Nixon (which explains the photos on the walls). You can read more about him here. I can’t believe a chef of his stature has chosen to “semi-retire” in our small city.

When our orders arrived, they were, as I guessed, in portions bigger than Filipinos are used to (think Gabby’s Bistro, where one order is like two meals combined). My bolognese (pictured on the left below) looked nothing like the one I cooked. Fortunately, it tasted nothing like it, too!

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I’m not a food writer nor have I tasted authentic Italian cuisine before. All I know is that rich flavors burst in my mouth when I forked in my first taste of their Spaghetti alla Bolognese. It wasn’t too sweet (the way Filipinos like their spaghetti) nor was it too garlicky. It was flavorful that I kept eating and eating until there was nothing left on my plate! Diet be darned.

I couldn’t help but taste my friend’s order of Italian burger. It was crisp on the outside, but oh so chewy and juicy on the inside. (How do they do that?! Whenever I fry burger patties, I could never come up with that crisp-yet-juicy combo.) The taste is bold, rich, and heavy. This is one meat you’ll want to pair with red wine.

If you need more cheese or want a little more heat on your dish, just let one of their perky waitresses know and they’ll bring over a bowl of cheese which they will spoon over your pasta or ground pepper right on your plate.

Proof of the pasta is in how empty the plate is after the eating, don’t you agree?

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More (http://chellelandia.wordpress.com/2012/06/03/a-whiff-of-italy-in-dumaguete/)

nicko

June 9th, 2012, 07:25 PM

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Apple's Education Pricing is here! For Silliman University students, just bring your I.D. to the iStore in Rob and avail of the discounts...

ponsing1983

June 10th, 2012, 04:58 AM

6M-peso sugar workers' livelihood center soon to rise within the DCHS premises

http://www.ugnayan.com/ph/NegrosOriental/Dumaguete/article/1ZRH

nicko

June 11th, 2012, 03:06 PM

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Sleepwalker

June 12th, 2012, 05:48 AM

ponsing1983

June 12th, 2012, 11:56 AM

According to BBC Travel/Lonely Planet, Southern Negros (Apo, Tambobo, Siquijor) is among the best beach destinations in the country...

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ponsing1983

June 12th, 2012, 11:58 AM

McDo Perdices and Hukad sa Golden Cowrie are now under construction. Finally :).

ponsing1983

June 12th, 2012, 12:03 PM

Mayor's proposal: Kayaking facility at the boulevard...

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2012/June/12/negor2.htm

ritche

June 12th, 2012, 01:57 PM

jundem_dq63

June 12th, 2012, 03:44 PM

McDo Perdices and Hukad sa Golden Cowrie are now under construction. Finally :).

Mag open ang Mcdonalds Perdices by september......

jundem_dq63

June 12th, 2012, 03:46 PM

:cheers::cheers:

Maayo kay naatiman na dayon... :banana:

oo, basta kay naa lay kwarta....pahimutang man jud dayon.......

Miguel

June 13th, 2012, 01:26 AM

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Miguel

June 13th, 2012, 01:39 AM

lothlorien_elrond

June 13th, 2012, 03:18 AM

hi guys..matt here...dumagueteno pd...goin through the pages is just like being back home..haaay...

Crusifix

June 13th, 2012, 05:12 AM

McDo Perdices and Hukad sa Golden Cowrie are now under construction. Finally :).

ngsugud na diay ang mcdo perdices pons?mau.. Dba ky ang golden cowrie tapad ra sa kalikaf? Unsa mga latest update sa construction ron?

sel_donz

June 13th, 2012, 10:12 AM

Mayors Buck Transfer of Buglasan Festival Venue

By Maricar Aranas

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=432222

DUMAGUETE CITY, June 12 (PNA) — The proposal of the Negros Oriental Tourism Council (NOTC) to transfer the venue of the Buglasan Festival 2012 from Sidlakang Negros Village here to the Capitol grounds was terminated after majority of the local government units turned it down due to impracticality and budget constraints.

Governor Roel Degamo, along with NOTC Chairman Dr. Nichole Elman and Provincial Tourism officer Myla Abellana, discussed the idea to the mayors and tourism officers who were present during a consultation meeting.

source: http://dumaguetecity.gov.ph/mayors-buck-transfer-of-buglasan-festival-venue/

sel_donz

June 13th, 2012, 10:15 AM

Kayaking Eyed as Tourist Attraction in Dumaguete City

By MAranas

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=432228

DUMAGUETE CITY, June 12 (PNA) — Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria is now planning to develop kayaking for tourists and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the clean and beautiful Rizal Boulevard here.

The mayor said he got the idea during the Santacruzan kayaking festival that had gathered a good number of spectators. He said kayaking can be developed as a fun sport considering that Rizal Boulevard is the gateway to the beautiful city of Dumaguete.....
source:http://dumaguetecity.gov.ph/kayaking-eyed-as-tourist-attraction-in-dumaguete-city/

ponsing1983

June 13th, 2012, 11:43 AM

hi guys..matt here...dumagueteno pd...goin through the pages is just like being back home..haaay...

welcome sa thread bai, post2x unya

ponsing1983

June 13th, 2012, 11:46 AM

ngsugud na diay ang mcdo perdices pons?mau.. Dba ky ang golden cowrie tapad ra sa kalikaf? Unsa mga latest update sa construction ron?

nakalabay ko didto gahapon gasugod na work sa sulod bai..yep didto tapad sa kalikaf ang golden cowrie..wala pay nadugang nga major constructions..we're just waiting for the present batch of projects to be finished..hopefully, naa na pud soon

nicko

June 13th, 2012, 12:46 PM

^^ Page 46 has got to be the slooowwest moving page ever.. :D

Let's all welcome ourselves to Page 47.. :D

Alinghi

June 13th, 2012, 12:47 PM

PDOT, CEB push for more Korea tourist arrivals with YEOSU Expo

http://www.noodls.com/viewNoodl/1470...-with-yeosu-ex

The Philippines' largest national flag carrier, Cebu Pacific (PSE:CEB) partners with the Philippine Department of Tourism (PDOT) in the ongoing Yeosu Expo 2012 in Yeosu, South Korea, which runs until August 12, 2012.

An airline partner of the Philippine Pavillion, CEB shows its full support to tourism efforts by providing tickets, tour package rates and exposure to expo organizers, talents and travel agents throughout the three-month expo duration. It operates thrice daily flights from the Philippines to Seoul (Incheon) and eight weekly flights to Busan.

"As our top source of visitor traffic, the Korean market is of utmost importance to the Philippines' hospitality industry. Koreans accounted for nearly a quarter of the archipelago's tourism arrivals last year and they have been our number one market since 2006," said Department of Tourism Secretary Mon Jimenez.

PDOT reports indicate that 925,000 Koreans visited the Philippines in 2011, a 25% increase from the previous year. Meanwhile, CEB flew more than 380,000 passengers to and from South Korea, a 51% passenger increase compared to 2011.

"The Yeosu Expo has a marine sustainability theme, which is perfect for the Philippine islands' inherent wealth in coastal and marine treasures. We are investing in a principal site in the Pacific Ocean Zone to best capture over 80,000 average daily expo visitors," added Jimenez.

PDOT's Yeosu Expo participation is just one initiative to reach 2 million Korean arrivals by 2016. CEB seat sales as low as 50% off, lowest year round air fares as low as KRW99,000 (PHP3,999), and creative tour packages, also play a part in stimulating travel to the country.

"Despite their relative affluence, Koreans appreciate value-for-money fares in their purchase of air tickets. Similarly, the proliferation of Korean operators and establishments is bringing down rates that appeal to even more travelers," Jimenez said.

CEB, for its part, highlights various Philippine destinations to Yeosu Expo visitors, such as Busuanga (Coron), Cebu, Boracay, Bohol, San Jose (Apo Reef), Dumaguete (Apo Island), and Puerto Princesa (Tubbataha Reef).

"The Cebu Pacific team is excited to work closely with PDOT and other government agencies in promoting the Philippines' world-class dive sites and island destinations. It will also continue to offer the lowest fares from South Korea direct to Manila and Cebu so more Koreans can visit and explore the country," said CEB VP for Marketing and Distribution Candice Iyog.

The Philippine exhibits will carry the theme "Islands of Diversity, Seas of Connectivity" to entice tropical holiday seekers, honeymooners and other special interest groups such as divers and beach enthusiasts, which make up a majority of Korean tourists. More expo information can be found at www.7107.co.kr/philexpo2012/default.aspx.

CEB currently operates 10 Airbus A319, 20 Airbus A320 and 8 ATR-72 500 aircraft. Its fleet of 38 aircraft - with an average age of 3.6 years - is the largest aircraft fleet in the Philippines. Between 2012 and 2021, Cebu Pacific will take delivery of 22 more Airbus A320 and 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft orders. It is slated to begin long-haul services in the 3rd quarter of 2013.

In its 16th year of operations, CEB had flown over 60 million passengers. It provides access to the most extensive network in the Philppines, with 32 domestic and 19 international destinations. The airline also remains a pioneer in the Philippine aviation industry by being the first to offer web check-in, self check-in, e-ticketing and Lite Fares.

Crusifix

June 13th, 2012, 01:27 PM

nakalabay ko didto gahapon gasugod na work sa sulod bai..yep didto tapad sa kalikaf ang golden cowrie..wala pay nadugang nga major constructions..we're just waiting for the present batch of projects to be finished..hopefully, naa na pud soon

salamat sa info pons..wow atbang ra jud sya sa jobi perdices ug mandarin tea..haha..say mcdo to jabee..ah maovah..puno na jud ang alfresco area ana puhon..pghuman sa golden cowrie..unsa ang tenant sa ground floor sa ascencia hotel?:)

Crusifix

June 13th, 2012, 01:30 PM

^^ Page 46 has got to be the slooowwest moving page ever.. :D

Let's all welcome ourselves to Page 47.. :D

check! Wala man jud mo duwa ni jundem..maoy nahinay ang thread..:)

J4M350N

June 13th, 2012, 03:22 PM

At Apo Island in Dauin, Negros Oriental Int'l expert lauds condition of coral reefs (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=815834&publicationSubCategoryId=530)

todjikid

June 13th, 2012, 10:19 PM

my mom is from dauin. we used to own a patch of land near the beach, but she sold it to a german back in the 90s. we still have a house that's walking distance to the shore but ofcourse its now a resort that has been closed off from the public. sana, talaga magtayo na ng condo sa dumaguete city. robinsons land! simulan mo na.

eskaryote

June 14th, 2012, 08:57 AM

nakalabay ko didto gahapon gasugod na work sa sulod bai..yep didto tapad sa kalikaf ang golden cowrie..wala pay nadugang nga major constructions..we're just waiting for the present batch of projects to be finished..hopefully, naa na pud soon

Thanks for the invite. As promised.

NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL CENTRAL BLOCK BUILDING
Real Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A four-storey hospital building with a total floor area of about 2,800 square metres, to include:

• delivery rooms
• emergency rooms
• lobby
• medical and clinical laboratory rooms
• nurses' stations
• sanitary facilities
• power and water supply systems

Scope of works include:

• concreting
• masonry
• reinforcing steel bars
• plumbing and sanitary services

Building elements:

• reinforced concrete structure
• ceramic tiles for flooring
• aluminum powder-coated windows
• glass, panel and solid wooden doors
• lighting fixtures
• sanitary ware and bathroom fixtures
• gypsum board for ceiling
• paint finishes
• air conditioning system

Estimated costs: Pesos5.00 mn (US$111,000).

Construction is expected to start in August 2012. Construction is expected to end in November 2012.

VETERINARY CLINIC IN DARO
Barangay Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A five-storey veterinary clinic with a total floor area of about 580 square metes, on a 150-square-metre site, to include:

• grooming room
• mechanical/utility room
• stock room
• power and water supply systems
• sanitary facilities
• parking area

BCI estimated costs: (US$232,000).

Construction is expected to start in the first quarter 2013. Completion date is yet to be determined.

MABINAY LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A two-storey government office building with a total floor area of 233.44 square metres, to include:

• office units
• records room
• administration office
• sanitary facilities
• parking space

Building elements:

• structural concrete
• long span pre-painted roofing
• lighting fixtures
• glass windows
• glass doors
• paints for finishes

Estimated costs: Pesos5.00 mn (US$111,000).

Construction is expected to start in June 2012. Construction is expected to end in November 2012.

Source: BCIAsia

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

eskaryote

June 14th, 2012, 09:04 AM

Re: Upgrading Dumaguete Airport - Installation of Night Landing Facilities..

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Dumaguete Airport Budget - PhP 108.8 MILLION

Taken from Roxas City Main thread.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

averatec3200

June 14th, 2012, 10:10 AM

rmb

June 14th, 2012, 10:25 AM

Thanks for the invite. As promised.

NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL CENTRAL BLOCK BUILDING
Real Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A four-storey hospital building with a total floor area of about 2,800 square metres, to include:

• delivery rooms
• emergency rooms
• lobby
• medical and clinical laboratory rooms
• nurses' stations
• sanitary facilities
• power and water supply systems

Scope of works include:

• concreting
• masonry
• reinforcing steel bars
• plumbing and sanitary services

Building elements:

• reinforced concrete structure
• ceramic tiles for flooring
• aluminum powder-coated windows
• glass, panel and solid wooden doors
• lighting fixtures
• sanitary ware and bathroom fixtures
• gypsum board for ceiling
• paint finishes
• air conditioning system

Estimated costs: Pesos5.00 mn (US$111,000).

Construction is expected to start in August 2012. Construction is expected to end in November 2012.

VETERINARY CLINIC IN DARO
Barangay Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A five-storey veterinary clinic with a total floor area of about 580 square metes, on a 150-square-metre site, to include:

• grooming room
• mechanical/utility room
• stock room
• power and water supply systems
• sanitary facilities
• parking area

BCI estimated costs: (US$232,000).

Construction is expected to start in the first quarter 2013. Completion date is yet to be determined.

MABINAY LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A two-storey government office building with a total floor area of 233.44 square metres, to include:

• office units
• records room
• administration office
• sanitary facilities
• parking space

Building elements:

• structural concrete
• long span pre-painted roofing
• lighting fixtures
• glass windows
• glass doors
• paints for finishes

Estimated costs: Pesos5.00 mn (US$111,000).

Construction is expected to start in June 2012. Construction is expected to end in November 2012.

Source: BCIAsia

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

:banana::banana:good news :) .. more projects please.. :cheers:

Miguel

June 15th, 2012, 01:55 AM

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Atlantis Dive Resort

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Miguel

June 15th, 2012, 02:14 AM

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Pugad ng Pawikan
Part II

Sa bagong serye ng Born to be Wild, samahan ang guest host na si Mariz Umali sa kanyang paglangoy kasama ang mga pawikan ng Apo Island. Miyerkules, pagkatapos ng Saksi sa GMA-7.

Kilalang endangered species ang mga sea turtle, o mas kilala sa tawag na pawikan. Sa kabila nito, tinatayang 100,000 pawikan ang hinuhuli at pinapatay sa Pilipinas taun-taon para ibenta sa ilegal na merkado.

In demand ang mga pawikan sa illegal wildlife trade, 'di lamang dito sa Pilipinas kundi sa ibang bansa rin. Ibinebenta ang kanilang balat para gawing souvenir items, samantalang inihahanda namang delicacy sa ilang restaurants ang kanilang laman at mga itlog.

Dahil dito, patuloy na bumababa ang bilang ng mga pawikan sa bansa.

Ngunit sa isla ng Apo sa Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, namumugad at nanginginain ang ilang pawikan, at minsa'y nakikihalubilo pa ang mga ito sa mga residente roon.

Pinuntahan ng Born to be Wild, kasama ng guest host na si Mariz Umali, ang Apo Island para pagmasdan ang pamumuhay ng mga pawikan doon.

Aabutin ng 20 minutong pagsakay sa bangka ang paglalakbay mula sa bayan ng Dauin sa Dumaguete hanggang sa isla ng Apo. Sa karagatan ng Apo Island, maaaring mag-snorkeling at mag-diving para mapagmasdan ang galaw at pamumuhay ng mga pawikan.

Noong taong 1994, idineklarang marine protected area ang Apo Island, kaya protektadong namumuhay sa lugar ang mga marine species gaya ng pawikan.

Sa katunayan, tila 'di natatakot ang mga pawikang sinabayang lumangoy nina Mariz at ng Born to be Wild team.

Sa kabila nito, siniguro ng Born to be Wild team na hindi hawakan at masyadong lapitan ang mga pawikan. "Kahit na lumalapit kami, merong certain distance that we are keeping para 'di natin maapektuhan ang mga turtle," sabi ni Mariz.

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Miguel

June 15th, 2012, 02:16 AM

Miguel

June 15th, 2012, 02:16 AM

romantic_guy08

June 15th, 2012, 03:41 AM

P150 airport terminal fee eyed (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/dumaguete/local-news/2012/06/15/p150-airport-terminal-fee-eyed-226936)
Friday, June 15, 2012

THE Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) is planning to increase the terminal fee of the Dumaguete Airport from P30 to P150.

Dumaguete Airport Manager Veronica Chuang said it is high time to adjust the rate to shoulder the increasing expenses to run the airport. She added that the last increase of the terminal fee was more than 20 years ago.

She said the airport is spending more than P1 million a month, including the salary of the airport employee.

The airport is also paying P260,000 to P280,000 a month for power bills, she said.

Chuang stressed that Dumaguete airport has an average income of P23,000 a day or P690,000 to P700,000 a month.

At present, the airport has ongoing projects amounting P75 million to expand the airplane parking area and asphalting of runway. (Victor L. Camion)

rmb

June 15th, 2012, 07:16 AM

ritche

June 16th, 2012, 06:23 AM

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Nissan Dumaguete, along South National Road

ponsing1983

June 16th, 2012, 01:00 PM

Thanks for the invite. As promised.

NEGROS ORIENTAL PROVINCIAL HOSPITAL CENTRAL BLOCK BUILDING
Real Street, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A four-storey hospital building with a total floor area of about 2,800 square metres, to include:

• delivery rooms
• emergency rooms
• lobby
• medical and clinical laboratory rooms
• nurses' stations
• sanitary facilities
• power and water supply systems

Scope of works include:

• concreting
• masonry
• reinforcing steel bars
• plumbing and sanitary services

Building elements:

• reinforced concrete structure
• ceramic tiles for flooring
• aluminum powder-coated windows
• glass, panel and solid wooden doors
• lighting fixtures
• sanitary ware and bathroom fixtures
• gypsum board for ceiling
• paint finishes
• air conditioning system

Estimated costs: Pesos5.00 mn (US$111,000).

Construction is expected to start in August 2012. Construction is expected to end in November 2012.

VETERINARY CLINIC IN DARO
Barangay Daro, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A five-storey veterinary clinic with a total floor area of about 580 square metes, on a 150-square-metre site, to include:

• grooming room
• mechanical/utility room
• stock room
• power and water supply systems
• sanitary facilities
• parking area

BCI estimated costs: (US$232,000).

Construction is expected to start in the first quarter 2013. Completion date is yet to be determined.

MABINAY LEGISLATIVE BUILDING
Poblacion, Mabinay, Negros Oriental, Philippines

A two-storey government office building with a total floor area of 233.44 square metres, to include:

• office units
• records room
• administration office
• sanitary facilities
• parking space

Building elements:

• structural concrete
• long span pre-painted roofing
• lighting fixtures
• glass windows
• glass doors
• paints for finishes

Estimated costs: Pesos5.00 mn (US$111,000).

Construction is expected to start in June 2012. Construction is expected to end in November 2012.

Source: BCIAsia

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Migs, thanks gid sa favor. No need pala to sign up for BCI, diutay lang info nila for small cities :)...Welcome to our thread and feel free to post if u have more updates :cheers:...

ponsing1983

June 16th, 2012, 01:03 PM

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Nissan Dumaguete, along South National Road

Nagstart na ang construction, Ritch? I thought Automall cya and will carry Suzuki and Hyundai also, Nissan lang gyud diay?

ritche

June 17th, 2012, 04:22 AM

Construction is in fullswing. Contractors said it will only be Nissan...Automall near the airport will probably carry Suzuki as Hyundai Dumaguete will soon open near Mitsubishi.

rockche

June 17th, 2012, 09:54 AM

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nami na gid sa ORIENTAL, mabalik naman ko da sa next month... anu naman ang BAGO sa DGTE? thank you,

TUMANDOK SANG NEGROS...
PROUD TO BE NEGRENSE...

ritche

June 17th, 2012, 02:31 PM

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ritche

June 17th, 2012, 02:45 PM

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ritche

June 17th, 2012, 02:48 PM

Have you heard guys of Coconut Grove Condominiums in Zamboanguita?

todjikid

June 17th, 2012, 03:15 PM

Ayala, RLC and SM should start taking notice of Dumaguete. Quality living, fresh area, clean port and boulevard, good food, nice beach and dive spots. what more can you ask?

lothlorien_elrond

June 17th, 2012, 04:14 PM

welcome sa thread bai, post2x unya

yep...:wave:

SUCN grad 2006.:ancient:

..naay taga SUCN 2006 dinhi???:cheer::cheer:

marag ten people i know here in AUckland taga dumaguete:banana::banana:

lothlorien_elrond

June 17th, 2012, 04:25 PM

GREETINGS FROM AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND...

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hello to all Dumaguetenos dnha...i miss going back there..huhuhu..
gimingaw ko suroy suroy sa rizal boulevard, adto valencia, joy riding from city through banilad, sibulan, then short cut to valencia, pabugnaw didto...then overnight bacong..haaay.:ohno::ohno::ohno:

lothlorien_elrond

June 17th, 2012, 04:26 PM

kumusta na Dumaguete?? unsa na dgway itsura...hala look at me...im flooding...sorry po..

ritche

June 17th, 2012, 06:36 PM

no probs...feel free to post more often.

ponsing1983

June 17th, 2012, 11:20 PM

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Had breakfast there around 2 yrs ago.

ponsing1983

June 17th, 2012, 11:25 PM

kumusta na Dumaguete?? unsa na dgway itsura...hala look at me...im flooding...sorry po..

When did u leave for NZ diay? There was a construction boom from 2009-2011, so the city now looks considerably different :cheers:...

a00556425

June 18th, 2012, 02:51 AM

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When I went there they didn't have and any food, just soft drinks and crackers:ohno:

They have a menu of meals on the table but they refuse to cook :nuts:

I'll go back once they fix the road, heading up there is a pain in the ass:lol:

nicko

June 18th, 2012, 03:43 AM

yep...:wave:

SUCN grad 2006.:ancient:

..naay taga SUCN 2006 dinhi???:cheer::cheer:

marag ten people i know here in AUckland taga dumaguete:banana::banana:

Im from SUCN, as well. SUCN 2008, though.. :D

Alinghi

June 18th, 2012, 03:56 AM

yep...:wave:

SUCN grad 2006.:ancient:

..naay taga SUCN 2006 dinhi???:cheer::cheer:

marag ten people i know here in AUckland taga dumaguete:banana::banana:

my sister is SUCN 2006.. maybe you know her :lol:

Ayala, RLC and SM should start taking notice of Dumaguete. Quality living, fresh area, clean port and boulevard, good food, nice beach and dive spots. what more can you ask?

RLC already did and is pouring in investments.. in due time, SM and ALI will too.. they're just too preoccupied with doing battle in the more established HUC's at the moment

lothlorien_elrond

June 18th, 2012, 03:57 AM

When did u leave for NZ diay? There was a construction boom from 2009-2011, so the city now looks considerably different :cheers:...

2008...

lothlorien_elrond

June 18th, 2012, 03:58 AM

Im from SUCN, as well. SUCN 2008, though.. :D

wonderful:)

ritche

June 18th, 2012, 02:38 PM

Australian scientist impressed with Apo Island’s coral reefs
By Judy Flores-Partlow

DUMAGUETE CITY, June 8 – The convenor of the 12th International Coral Reef Symposium (ICRS) scheduled next month in Cairns, Australia commended on Friday the sustainable management and the pristine state of coral reefs at the world renowned dive destination, Apo Island, in Dauin, Negros Oriental.

Prof. Terence Hughes, ICRS 2012 convenor, was speaker here Friday at Silliman University on “Scale, Stock-Recruitment Dynamics and the Global Decline of Coral Reefs” forum as part of the Scientist in Schools Lecture of the Australian Embassy in Manila.

In an interview following his lecture, Hughes disclosed that he was impressed with the “incredibly beautiful”, vibrant and diverse coral reefs in Apo Island during his dive visit Thursday.

Hughes noted at least 60 to 80 percent coral cover in Apo Island, in what he further described as “incredibly diverse as I’ve ever seen in other parts of the Coral Triangle.”

According to Hughes, he saw some 60 species that are not found in Australia, even though there are 350 species on the Great Barrier Reef.

Apo Island is very famous among coral reef researchers and managers and is the location of an ongoing study and collaboration between Filipino and Australian researchers, Hughes said.

“Looking at the effectiveness of no-take areas that are initiated and maintained by local people, Apo Island is a really good example of how local communities can sustainably manage their coral reefs and gain the long term benefits that coral reefs can give to them,” he said.

The 12TH ICRS coordinator from the James Cook University in Australia also highlighted that “people (on Apo Island) are managing a vibrant coral reef dive and tourism industry and effectively sustainably managing their fisheries.”

In Manila, Professor Hughes delivered lectures at the UP-Marine Science Institute and the Philippine Science High School.
(PNA) LAP/LAM/JFP

Source (http://bayanihan.org/2012/06/08/australian-scientist-impressed-with-apo-islands-coral-reefs/)

ponsing1983

June 18th, 2012, 04:09 PM

An American auto company plans to open a dealership here...

i sent an inquiry to the dealership dev't manager of that company and got this response:

"Thank you for your inquiry about a ____ dealership in Dumaguete. I am happy to hear that there is interest for ____ in that city. As you may already know, we do not yet have a dealership and service center there at the moment. ____ Bacolod is currently serving the island of Negros and they regularly have service caravans to take care of our clients in Dumaguete. However, there are plans of opening a ____ sales and service facility in Dumaguete in the near future, so watch out for that. In the meantime, are there any inquiries or concerns that we can forward to our dealer in Bacolod to address?"

jake2townz

June 18th, 2012, 04:29 PM

ritche

June 19th, 2012, 01:23 AM

Dumaguete is fast filling up with gasoline stations, motorcycle and car dealerships - all in a compact small-sized city. This is only an indication of a booming economy and a rising per capita income, perhaps one of the highest in this country. Can anyone beat that? Perhaps one of the highest concentration of vehicles per square kilometer. But we need bigger roads now because the number of 4-wheeled vehicles is multiplying fast! It seems the development of the Dumaguete diversion road has been stagnant...

ponsing1983

June 19th, 2012, 01:26 AM

Yup! :yes: Had the required 2,500km mileage service checkup done last month at their BCD svc center and when I asked them about this they said a Dumaguete dealership/svc center is in the works.

I wonder how soon is "in the near future" :)...

romantic_guy08

June 19th, 2012, 02:36 AM

Traders buck P150 airport terminal fee (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/dumaguete/local-news/2012/06/19/traders-buck-p150-airport-terminal-fee-227520)
Tuesday, June 19, 2012

BUSINESSMEN in Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental strongly opposed the proposed P150 terminal fee in the Dumaguete airport.

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) conducted a public hearing and consultation for the proposed adjustment of the terminal fee from P30 to P150.

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Ed Du, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), said the proposal is impractical and without basis.

Du, however, clarified that he is not against the proposed adjustment of the airport terminal fee but it should be in accordance with what is needed, practical and reasonable.

Instead of P150, Du is pushing for P115 airport terminal fee while some businessmen are for P80 to P100.

Airport Manager Veronica Chuang said it is the high time to adjust the rate in order to shoulder the increasing expenses to run the airport.

Aside from the daily maintenance, Chuang said the airport has ongoing projects amounting P75 million for the expanding of the airplane’s parking area and asphalting of runway.

The projects are part of the preparation for additional flight next month.

CAAP is also planning to renovate the Dumaguete airport by putting a second floor for offices while the whole ground floor will be the departure area. (Victor L. Camion/Sunnex)

lothlorien_elrond

June 19th, 2012, 09:36 AM

i heard butangan sm Ang daro tinuod ni???

hakz2007

June 19th, 2012, 09:55 AM

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jundem_dq63

June 19th, 2012, 03:01 PM

check! Wala man jud mo duwa ni jundem..maoy nahinay ang thread..:)

pasensiya na kay nagpa raspa pa ko...hehehehehe...

So happy to hear na daghan ug developments sa city and province karon....... Daghan sad mga new forumer... Keep coming guys ang post more often...

ayo ayo guys....

ritche

June 19th, 2012, 06:31 PM

GoHotel, a place for every Juan in Dumaguete

First things first. This is not a sponsored post. I was not asked to make this review. I did so because it’s too awesome not to spread out there. Good lobang must share lah.

So this is where I stayed when I was in Dumaguete. It’s the GoHotel. Operated by the Robinson’s group, it’s a complimentary service to their Cebu Pacific airline. GoHotel aims to be the leading value hotel while still providing a quality hotel stay. Right now there are only five branches, but they still want to open ones in areas where there’s a Robinson’s Mall and where Cebu Pacific flies.

You get a 4 star room while paying the price of a hostel dorm by Singapore standards! Unlike regular hotels, there is no room service, pool, or other amenities. If you require the basic hotel to sleep in while you travel in the Philippines, this place is seriously a leading contender.

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Most GoHotel’s are attached to a Robinson’s mall. The one in Dumaguete is right across Robinson’s Place. This is great because you’re not limited to just the hotel. There are a lot of food choices, shops, and even a movie house a stones throw away.

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If you’re familiar with the concept of budget airlines, then GoHotel should be easy to figure out. The earlier you book, the cheaper the room will be. So far, the cheapest I’ve seen is Php388 (just S$12!) before taxes. When rooms get booked, the prices increase by the hundred.

By the time I remembered to book mine, I was able to get rooms that cost 588 pesos (S$18) a night, and for a THREE DAY stay including taxes, I paid Php2074.24 or S$63. Try beating that at a local Singapore hostel! When we were already there, my friends inquired what that day’s check-in rate was… and guess what, it was still affordable at only Php999 or S$30 a night pre-tax! Research on the ‘net says that room prices max out at Php3000.

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My room was equipped with WiFi, lots of cable channels on an LCD tv, a small safe, two small bedside tables, a wall mounted writing table and a towel rack. There was a floor length mirror, and the wall behind the headboard was also mirrored. I think they did that to make it seem like the room was bigger.

The bathroom is small, but is set up with both handheld AND a ceiling mounted rainfall shower (!) and even has a detachable laundry cord. They provide shampoo, soap and fluffy towels.

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Even though this is a no-frills hotel, the bed was INCREDIBLE. The sheets were high thread count cotton, the quilt was soft and clean, and there was even an ergonomic/chiropractic pillow. It was perfect to sleep on.

My room became a black hole of sorts. Every time we would stop by my place, my friends would ZONK OUT. C’mon, just see the photo above and below! Next thing we knew, hours had already passed while we were napping.

The GoHotel was an unexpected gem and I was spoiled by how nice all the staff in the Dumaguete branch were. Every time I would come back to my room, people would compliment my Brompton. They never even made an issue when I folded my bike which was wet from the rain.

I swear the next time I have to book a place in the Philippines, I will check if there’s a GoHotel nearby, and honestly, you should too.

Source (http://unfoldandcycle.com/)

ritche

June 20th, 2012, 09:30 AM

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rmb

June 20th, 2012, 12:43 PM

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:banana::banana:Nice!! :lol:

Miguel

June 20th, 2012, 05:37 PM

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jed1433

June 20th, 2012, 07:22 PM

1. Grand Opening of Go Hotel Dumaguete.
2. Opening Of Terminal at the back of the Hotel.
3. Opening of Robinsons Dumaguete Alfresco Area (Mini Ayala) landscape.

More soon..:banana::banana::banana::banana:

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 01:16 AM

naa pa gyud diay grand opening ang Go Hotel? Kay murag dugay naman sila nga nag-operate :)

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 01:24 AM

According to a Robinsons insider, BPO facilities will be built beside GoHotel, the fenced portion in front of the under construction terminal...I wonder which BPO outfit will occupy this soon-to-rise BPO building...

I was at the grounds yesterday and asked two employees what the empty lot was for. Both were informed by their higher-ups that a "call center" will be constructed. If this project pushes through, the construction might commence as soon as the terminal is completed. The bodegas on the lot have been dismantled already.

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 01:34 AM

Moon Cafe at Robs will occupy the vacant space beside it. Apparently, even with 2 branches, they still can't keep up with the demand :).

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 01:48 AM

herbivore heaven, i just don't get this place :nuts:

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ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 01:50 AM

veggie pizza and squash bread at Kalikaf

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nicko

June 21st, 2012, 02:56 AM

^^ Definitely not for the carnivorous. I tried their civeche and all-veggie and fruit cheesecake. Both were really good.

nicko

June 21st, 2012, 02:57 AM

naa pa gyud diay grand opening ang Go Hotel? Kay murag dugay naman sila nga nag-operate :)

Yep, sir pons. A grand opening is still yet to happen. I think it will be together with the launching of the newly refurbished al fresco park.

nicko

June 21st, 2012, 03:01 AM

I was at the grounds yesterday and asked two employees what the empty lot was for. Both were informed by their higher-ups that a "call center" will be constructed. If this project pushes through, the construction might commence as soon as the terminal is completed. The bodegas on the lot have been dismantled already.

The PUV Terminal is taking shape fast. A paved walkway with roofing will connect the Al Fresco park to the terminal..

nicko

June 21st, 2012, 03:04 AM

RLC has really showered us with a lot of investments. Mall, hotel, PUV terminal, and looks like even a BPO bldg is also on the works.. It will be in between the terminal and GoHotels.. :cheers:

rockche

June 21st, 2012, 07:12 AM

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AMU NI YA... see you next week dgte.. :)

rockche

June 21st, 2012, 07:13 AM

sa diin gani ang ga baligya sang sylvanaS? ty

rmb

June 21st, 2012, 07:28 AM

sa diin gani ang ga baligya sang sylvanaS? ty

There are several stores, but I highly recommend - Sans Rival along the Boulevard. :)

ritche

June 21st, 2012, 07:33 AM

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/181222_294326227324999_1753978787_n.jpghttp://asiancollege.edu.ph/
The Asian College of Science and Technology (Asian College) is a CHED and TESDA-accredited tertiary educational institution dedicated to the success of its graduates in their chosen field of study. With campuses in Quezon City and Dumaguete, Negros Oriental,Asian College has produced thousands high-quality graduates with globally relevant skills and knowledge for the past 40 years.

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 10:22 AM

BPOs expand to next wave cities

...She added that RLC’s mall complexes in Tacloban and Dumaguete also have available spaces for the construction of an office building if there is demand from the market...

...the size of the Tacloban and Dumaguete BPO buildings will depend on the prospective tenants’ specifications.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=749178&publicationSubCategoryId=76

@Nick -- They will build based on the client's requirements :) Hopefully, it's not going to be a 3rd Qualfon site :lol:...

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 10:40 AM

Soon to operate at the 4th level of Portal West: another small US-based BPO firm, Precision Global iServices Asia Inc.

they're hiring designers and developers...http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/jobs/2012/6/default/80/3382358.htm?fr=21&src=44

ritche

June 21st, 2012, 12:57 PM

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ritche

June 21st, 2012, 01:06 PM

@Nick -- They will build based on the client's requirements :) Hopefully, it's not going to be a 3rd Qualfon site :lol:...

RLC only has three BPO tenants so far, and one is out of the picture because it already has a site nearby...

dashalvin

June 21st, 2012, 02:26 PM

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ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 02:31 PM

RLC only has three BPO tenants so far, and one is out of the picture because it already has a site nearby...

Yep, not teletech (cybergate bcd) cguro coz existing na unless they plan to expand...what about cybergate cebu's accenture (pero like cvg and other high-salary BPO firms, they won't normally venture outside the big league cities)..or what about sa davao unsay tenant didto and also the other RLC BPO bldgs in MM?

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 02:40 PM

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Uy sir, long time no hear :)..sugbo-based naman ka dah.

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 02:49 PM

Now open: Sans Rival Bistro, Rizal Blvd...

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ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 02:52 PM

Pasta King

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bacolodchamp

June 21st, 2012, 03:41 PM

nicko

June 21st, 2012, 03:42 PM

^^ Boom! Tua ra. Sans Rival Bistro. Bantay ka nako..:D

nicko

June 21st, 2012, 03:44 PM

Pasta King

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Pasta King, my love.. I miss your gourmet, authentic italian pastas!

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 04:01 PM

@nick -- oh galaway napud ka? ang 1 pound per day diet nimo dong? hehe

ponsing1983

June 21st, 2012, 04:04 PM

^^nice ambiance...basta sa negros, expect a sugar overload.:cheers:

Used to eat a ton of red velvet cakes sa Miren and Bob's, mig...now, Sans Rival added more cakes to their menu...very bad :ohno:

bacolodchamp

June 21st, 2012, 04:13 PM

^^my advice to you...leave negros island.:lol::banana::banana::banana:

namiton69

June 21st, 2012, 05:30 PM

Miguel

June 21st, 2012, 06:36 PM

Siquijor

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adamgn, sunfish0703, eazy traveler

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 04:13 AM

Customer Touchpoint Resources, Inc. through PESO-Dgte is on massive hiring for:

Sales Promodisers
Sales Associates
Push Girls
Sales Ladies
Supermarket Merchandisers
Encoders

.. for which supermarket kaha ni?..

rmb

June 22nd, 2012, 04:51 AM

rmb

June 22nd, 2012, 05:35 AM

....Last post... Thread 33 coming....

ritche

June 22nd, 2012, 06:54 AM

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ritche

June 22nd, 2012, 06:58 AM

Post away guys...

ritche

June 22nd, 2012, 07:03 AM

Thread 32 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1511303&page=51)...

ritche

June 22nd, 2012, 07:04 AM

Miguel

June 22nd, 2012, 08:23 AM

Thalatta Resort
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bacolodchamp

June 22nd, 2012, 08:47 AM

^^congrats dumaguete on your new thread. keep the good things comin':cheers:

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 08:49 AM

Kalikaf is your healthy food option in Dumaguete

It's difficult to put the words healthy, Filipino and food in one sentence.

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Health food (or at least not the usual fried-oily Filipino or American food) I must admit, is difficult to find in small university town Dumaguete.

The first and last restaurant in town decent enough to serve healthy food, a Persian restaurant, has since folded up. That left me with no choice but wolf on the usual fried-oily-fatty fare whenever I am in town.

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But before my cholesterol level skyrockets yet again to an epic proportion between bites, a new restaurant offering slow cooked food (as opposed to fastfood) had a low-key opening early this year. I swing by to check out what the place has to offer.

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The tastefully decorated interior is hard to miss. Chic and artsy are written all over the place.

I came in during the Kalikaf Sunday dinner buffet (reasonably priced at Php200/person; drinks included). The menu selection was limited but nevertheless offered heaps of fish and pasta dishes.

There was soup for starter but I skipped it and had garden salad with fresh olives instead. The first dish that made its way to my plate was the fish fillet with tausi and yes, I got hooked. Juicy goodness with the right amount of Pinoy flavor to it. Just perfect. I couldn't help but dash to the buffet table to get another helping.

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Being discriminating not to put anything sweet to go with my rice, I was hesitant to try the sweet and sour fish at first. But the sweet-sour blend with a hint of sesame and spiciness to it made the dish an instant winner. I became a convert.

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The last dish I tried (to which I purposely tried last for the reason of its weird name) was fruit salad pasta. The pasta was a tad saggy but the rich fruity flavor of mango with just the right restrained hint of basil really grew on me. By far, this is my favorite dish and I would like recreate this one at home pretty soon.

My meal ended with mango cake sliced in cute squares for dessert. It was lacking in the creamy kick that I was anticipating. The bottom of the serving was frozen making my teeth sensitive to the last few bites.

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It didn't end there. My meal actually ended with a complimentary tall cup of jackfruit coffee. Healthy goodness.

Between Sunday lunch and dinner buffets, Kalikaf offers a variety of healthy food options in their menu. From vegetarian pizza to squash bread to seafood bounties like kinilaw, gambas and the Filipino comfort food tinola, just to name a few.

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Kalikaf restaurant advocates healthy food and lifestyle and it promises to deliver only the select and freshest ingredients which are sourced out locally thereby reducing carbon footprints.

Slow food revolution is catching up this side of the country and it's finding its way to Dumaguete City!

Indulge without the guilt.

Kalikaf is located in the Al Fresco Area of Robinson's Place Dumaguete. The area can be easily accessed through the back parking area or the mall back door. It's located just across Go Hotel Dumaguete.

looneyplanet (http://www.looneyplanet.net/2012/06/kalikaf-is-your-healthy-food-option-in.html#more)

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 08:51 AM

SANS RIVAL BISTRO
Rizal Boulevard

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ponsing1983

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 08:53 AM

PASTA KING
Sta Catalina St.

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ponsing1983

genson

June 22nd, 2012, 10:24 AM

Congrats Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Thread..
paspas kaau mo mo update :cheers:

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 11:41 AM

thanks guys @bacolodchamp, @genson :)...

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 11:48 AM

U/C - 2nd Globe office, beside ACES Eye Clinic, LP Hypermart

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 11:56 AM

Euro Fare @ Casablanca Deli

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ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 02:15 PM

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 03:51 PM

U/C - 2nd Globe office, beside ACES Eye Clinic, LP Hypermart

Noice... At least I don't have to go all the way to Rob anymore.. :)
2 Globe Business Centers in our tinee-tiny city.. :nuts:

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 04:12 PM

FISH 153
Korean Grocery and Restaurant

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nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 04:15 PM

^^ One of the many Korean grocery stores and restos in the city.. The Koreans have really already established themselves here with a strong community.

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 04:27 PM

Lami ang kimchi, Korean ice cream and instant noodles, mao ra akong nailhan :)...di ko kasabot sa ilang ubang food

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 04:29 PM

Noice... At least I don't have to go all the way to Rob anymore.. :)
2 Globe Business Centers in our tinee-tiny city.. :nuts:

Puro sa south lang...

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 04:36 PM

Haha, sensya lang anay sa mga taga North.. Basi mag 3rd branch sila sa Camanjac.. Who knows.. :D

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 04:38 PM

Lami ang kimchi, Korean ice cream and instant noodles, mao ra akong nailhan :)...di ko kasabot sa ilang ubang food

The sushi-looking thingy is Gimbap. Very heavy. The red-orange is Tteokkboki with jjampong. Crazy hot! But tolerable. They serve you 3-4 kinds of unlimited side dishes of any kind with free fruit dessert of your choice after your meal.. :cheers:

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 04:53 PM

Bugal bugali jud akng barangay ahak! Salamat sa info on Korean cuisine pero pass lang ko kay murag walay lami hehe...

Miguel

June 22nd, 2012, 04:54 PM

Wala na lagi na update ang Shop and Dine Thread. Gi lawa-lawa na.:yes:

ritche

June 22nd, 2012, 04:59 PM

Not all Philippine cities were surveyed, so the rankings in this chart are far from accurate (take for instance the absence of prosperous CDO, Angeles and Baguio). However, it reflects the high degree of internet penetration in our city (82K FB accounts in a 120K city)...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fBOC4ZKkdyU/T9dYHzFbrKI/AAAAAAAAM3Y/7StTQI7bpc0/s1600/fb_in_ph.png

http://www.pinoysocialmedia.com/2012/06/infographic-facebook-usage-in.html

How come there were more than 4M users from Makati when official population in 2007 was only 548,983, 1,660,714 for Manila, and 2,679,450 for QC...

Hereunder is the Facebook penetration per city based on 2007 population, http://www.census.gov.ph/data/pressrelease/2008/pr0830tx.html:

Cebu City – 823,340/799,762 (?)
Davao - 561,020/1,366,153 = 41%
Zamboanga -193,260/774,407 = 25%
Bacolod – 171,600/499,497 = 34.35%
General Santos – 156,800/529,542= 29.61%
Iligan – 129,760/308,046 = 42.12%
Tarlac - 128,600/314,155 = 40.93%
Olongapo- 118,540/227,270 = 52.15%
San Fernando, Pampanga – 117,300/269,365 = 43.54%
Naga City – 101,920/160,516 = 63.5%
Dumaguete 82,140/116,392 = 70.57%
Cotabato – 75,760/259.153 = 29.23%
Tagum – 66,420/215,967=30.75%

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 05:11 PM

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 05:13 PM

^^ Hahaha.. :yes:

nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 05:15 PM

Dumaguete is one of the cities with highest internet penetration. With our population, we have so many ISPs. Globe, Smart, PLDT, Bayantel, Cruznet, Sky, Guavatel, etc...

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 05:18 PM

Wala na lagi na update ang Shop and Dine Thread. Gi lawa-lawa na.:yes:

I wish they would scrap those redundant threads. IMO, one thread is enough for everything that we need to discuss about Dum and NegOr. We're here at the main thread 95% of the time anyway.

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 05:23 PM

^^ Hahaha.. :yes:

Paet dong hehehe obvious kaayo nga daghang pretentious sa Pinas. Too bad. Bisan taga Purok Kalasangan, Brgy Uma lang ko, di gyud ko maulaw uy :lol:...

ritche

June 22nd, 2012, 05:31 PM

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nicko

June 22nd, 2012, 05:40 PM

Paet dong hehehe obvious kaayo nga daghang pretentious sa Pinas. Too bad. Bisan taga Purok Kalasangan, Brgy Uma lang ko, di gyud ko maulaw uy :lol:...

Bsag taga Purok Timbao, Sitio Kambaluktot, Brgy Ugahong, Sibulan ka? Hehe. :lol:

ponsing1983

June 22nd, 2012, 05:45 PM

Bsag taga Purok Timbao, Sitio Kambaluktot, Brgy Ugahong, Sibulan ka? Hehe. :lol:

O, bisan tuktok sa Talinis pa akong payag pero ala Rockwell nga condo unit ang interiors, ma-proud jud ko hehehe...

romix

June 23rd, 2012, 10:07 AM

draude

June 23rd, 2012, 10:58 AM

Congrats Guys sa new Thread !!!

ponsing1983

June 23rd, 2012, 01:49 PM

magsugod na gid ang butuan to dumaguete nga rota sa 2go travel, 2x a wek , makasuroy na gid mi dha and the students of silliman from butuan dili na moagi pa sa cagayan , :banana::banana::banana::banana:

This is good news, thanks for posting romix :cheers:. We now have direct links to 4 more major ports in Mindanao - Ozamiz, Iligan, Butuan (Nasipit) and Surigao http://travel.2go.com.ph/

ponsing1983

June 23rd, 2012, 01:55 PM

From the DGT port, you can now head straight to the ff. cities/ports:

1. Manila
2. Cebu
3. Zamboanga
4. Dipolog-Dapitan
5. Ozamiz
6. Iligan
7. CDO
8. Butuan
9. Surigao
10. Siquijor
11. Tagbilaran

...kulang na lang Camiguin, Siargao, Leyte (Bato, Hilongos or Maasin) and kumpleto na ang connections...

lothlorien_elrond

June 23rd, 2012, 02:12 PM

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZrBL5Xe4mW4

ritche

June 25th, 2012, 01:39 AM

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nicko

June 25th, 2012, 04:15 AM

Coffee break, anyone?

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Bacon and Cheese Pull Aparts, Pepperoni Danish Bun, Dream Cream Cooler, Macchiato.

@ Mrs. Bread-Worth in Lee Cimbali Coffee
Basement 1, LSP Supermarket

Dumagueteño

June 25th, 2012, 05:20 AM

This is good news, thanks for posting romix :cheers:. We now have direct links to 4 more major ports in Mindanao - Ozamiz, Iligan, Butuan (Nasipit) and Surigao http://travel.2go.com.ph/

Murag dili direct ang Ozamiz. Muagi sa Iligan before moadto Ozamiz. Bason mabalik gyud ang direct nga trip to Ozamiz so that I dont have to go to Dapitan and commute to Ozamiz by bus (Sulpecio asa na mo? - used to have this trip every thursday prior the Sulpecio tragedy). Taas kayo travel and kapoy kaayo. Daghan bya sad mo travel to Ozamiz daily. Layi ra gyud kung direct trip by boat kay higda2x ra, tulog2x, relax kaayo.

nicko

June 25th, 2012, 05:26 AM

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The Bean Connection Grand Opening this coming JUNE 28,2012! Waffles, French Toast, Sandwiches and more will be availble. FREE Chewy Chocolate Chips and Snickerdoodle cookies while supplies last and get a chance to win free drinks, cupcakes and more with a minimum purchase of P50.

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rmb

June 25th, 2012, 06:07 AM

How come there were more than 4M users from Makati when official population in 2007 was only 548,983, 1,660,714 for Manila, and 2,679,450 for QC...

Hereunder is the Facebook penetration per city based on 2007 population, http://www.census.gov.ph/data/pressrelease/2008/pr0830tx.html:

Cebu City – 823,340/799,762 (?)
Davao - 561,020/1,366,153 = 41%
Zamboanga -193,260/774,407 = 25%
Bacolod – 171,600/499,497 = 34.35%
General Santos – 156,800/529,542= 29.61%
Iligan – 129,760/308,046 = 42.12%
Tarlac - 128,600/314,155 = 40.93%
Olongapo- 118,540/227,270 = 52.15%
San Fernando, Pampanga – 117,300/269,365 = 43.54%
Naga City – 101,920/160,516 = 63.5%
Dumaguete 82,140/116,392 = 70.57%
Cotabato – 75,760/259.153 = 29.23%
Tagum – 66,420/215,967=30.75%

The reason for discrepancy depends on the basis of their survey -- was it based on location? or hometown? But I suspect, they are based on location.

In my case my location is Manila while my hometown is Dumaguete. So I'm counted under Manila. But I didn't take part in the Manila census so I'm not included in the official pop figures.

For Makati, the bloated figures? actually not sure of people being pretentious.. but a lot of people are working and living in Makati (not sure if some are included in the pop surveys considering lots of them are transient). Some people use 'location' were they work or hangout and others use multiple accounts for some reasons. :lol:

rmb

June 25th, 2012, 06:09 AM

ritche

June 25th, 2012, 06:29 AM

A large part of Makati's bloated Facebook users figure is because there are a lot of people who just work there and go home to the provinces after work is over. But I believe it is also because a lot of people want to be identified as somebodies living in the country's premiere financial financial hub...

ponsing1983

June 25th, 2012, 07:00 AM

The reason for discrepancy depends on the basis of their survey -- was it based on location? or hometown? But I suspect, they are based on location.

In my case my location is Manila while my hometown is Dumaguete. So I'm counted under Manila. But I didn't take part in the Manila census so I'm not included in the official pop figures.

For Makati, the bloated figures? actually not sure of people being pretentious.. but a lot of people are working and living in Makati (not sure if some are included in the pop surveys considering lots of them are transient). Some people use 'location' were they work or hangout and others use multiple accounts for some reasons. :lol:

The basis of the survey is 'current city of residence', so office workers who commute to Makati everyday and live elsewhere do not qualify. Even if we include transients, the estimated daytime population is only around 1 mil http://www.makaticity.com/population/ and most FB netizens use only a single account.

If all the babies and seniors in Makati were to sign up :lol:, the numbers still won't add up. The 4 million includes people who have dined, shopped, strolled or passed through the city once or twice...and countless of other people who have high-living urban fantasies..Knowing our country's culture, I stand by my statement :).

ponsing1983

June 25th, 2012, 07:07 AM

Murag dili direct ang Ozamiz. Muagi sa Iligan before moadto Ozamiz. Bason mabalik gyud ang direct nga trip to Ozamiz so that I dont have to go to Dapitan and commute to Ozamiz by bus (Sulpecio asa na mo? - used to have this trip every thursday prior the Sulpecio tragedy). Taas kayo travel and kapoy kaayo. Daghan bya sad mo travel to Ozamiz daily. Layi ra gyud kung direct trip by boat kay higda2x ra, tulog2x, relax kaayo.

Aw bitaw kay murag 11 hrs usa pa maabot Ozamiz, hapit Iligan pa jud na pero arang2x nlang kay maghigda ra sa barko. Hassle kaayo ang landtrip pag via Dapitan sige.

nicko

June 25th, 2012, 07:45 AM

KOFFICCINO

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bacolodchamp

June 25th, 2012, 09:00 AM

DBP approves 14 transport logistics projects worth P1.4 billion
By Ted Torres (The Philippine Star) Updated June 25, 2012 12:00 AM Comments (0)

The projects fall under the Connecting Rural and Urban Intermodal Systems Efficiently (CRUISE) program, with projects ranging from roads, packaging, transport and distribution facilities to cold chain facilities.

The projects are located in Isabela, Nueva Ecija, Bataan, Batangas, Sorsogon. Cebu, Negros Oriental, Negros Occidental, Eastern Samar, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, and Surigao del Sur.

full story (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=820581&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

bacolodchamp

June 25th, 2012, 09:02 AM

UK miner upgrades mineral resource estimate for Negros

CDC said it was likewise interested to partner with other firms for the development of its Basay copper project in Negros Oriental.

CDC has a 70 percent interest in the Basay project.

The Basay project has an estimated mineral resource of 131 million tons grading 0.48 percent containing around 1.4 billion pounds of copper metal.

full story (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=820594&publicationSubCategoryId=66)

nicko

June 25th, 2012, 09:16 AM

A day @ Robinsons Place....

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Denniz Futalan

lariemills90

June 25th, 2012, 10:00 AM

My ultimate Dumaguete favorite will forever be Sans Rival! I just love the place and their silvanas! They have the best silvanas ever!

lariemills90

June 25th, 2012, 10:08 AM

I think Apo Island is the nicest place in Negros Oriental.

ritche

June 25th, 2012, 10:56 AM

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Hmmm, good friends...The unique ambience of Robinsons Dumaguete sets it apart from others. Truly we have one of the best Robinsons malls in our midst, and it is still being improved. Thank you RLC...

Miguel

June 25th, 2012, 06:07 PM

SILLIMANIANS AT THE LONDON OLYMPICS

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Mark Javier
Philippine Archery Team

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Paula Lynn Obanana
US Badminton Team

Miguel

June 25th, 2012, 06:30 PM

ORIENTAL NEGRENSE IN THE LONDON OLYMPICS

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Maristella Torres
San Jose, Negros Oriental
Philippine Track and Field Team

nicko

June 26th, 2012, 09:01 AM

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sa Golden Cowrie

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Al Fresco Area, Robinsons Place Dumaguete

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Presently, there are only two HUKAD sa Golden Cowrie restaurants:

Hukad @ Ayala Center Cebu - Terraces
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Hukad @ Abreeza Mall Davao
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nicko

June 26th, 2012, 09:02 AM

^^ Hukad is taking up three spaces while Dong Juan will be located beside it taking one space.

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nicko

June 26th, 2012, 09:26 AM

@ Random features
PASTA KING

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nicko

June 26th, 2012, 09:30 AM

@ Random features
PASTA KING

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nicko

June 26th, 2012, 09:31 AM

nicko

June 26th, 2012, 09:46 AM

Globe Business Center - Robinsons Dumaguete staff and crew gets infected with the "Call Me Maybe" Virus

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Meanwhile, watch out for the opening of the second branch of Globe Business Center @ LP Hypermart (located between Fhu Garden Restaurant and ACES Eye Center)

rmb

June 26th, 2012, 09:53 AM

nicko

June 26th, 2012, 02:17 PM

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DENNIZ FUTALAN

ponsing1983

June 26th, 2012, 04:32 PM

^^ try unya nako ang chai sa TBC, Nick. bantay bitaw ha og walay lami...but you have to try the new cakes at Sans Rival Bistro, daghan na sila og lami nga variants.

ponsing1983

June 26th, 2012, 04:34 PM

3rd branch of Dexter's Pizza now open (across FU North Campus)...

ponsing1983

June 26th, 2012, 05:15 PM

coffee and cakes @ Qyosko Espresso Bar

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ponsing1983

June 26th, 2012, 05:19 PM

steaks, fresh seafood, int'l cuisine, chocolates @ Le Chalet

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nicko

June 26th, 2012, 05:28 PM

Edelwiess napod nya, Pons!..:)

ritche

June 27th, 2012, 02:35 AM

Silliman Linked to World Bank's 6-Country 'Blue World' VC

Silliman University was one of only two academic institutions in the Philippines looped into World Bank’s (WB) multi-country videoconference on “Green Economy in a Blue World” held June 20.

Already its second run, “Green Economy in a Blue World” is part of the seminar series being administered by the Global Development Learning Network, a global partnership of 100 learning centers around the world with its anchor unit at the WB Institute in Washington, D.C.

The conference linked together Silliman and other participants situated in six Asian countries (China, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines) to the WB Headquarters in the United States where the main speaker, Mr. Victor M. Vergara, WB Urban Sector Leader for East Asia and Pacific, gave his presentation.

Mr. Vergara's talk on “Urbanization and Green Economy: Challenges and Opportunities" tackled realities confronting urbanized coastal cities and growing megacities around the world. He discussed prevention and reversal of the bad impacts of urbanization on ocean health, and the optimization of potential of the ocean and coastal ecosystems in spurring environment-friendly economic growth.

Participants of the workshop in the six Asian countries represented had the chance to interface with Mr. Vergara on his report, reflecting on their local experiences in the management of marine and coastal resources for their areas’ economic growth.

Asian Institute of Management in Makati was the second school from the Philippines that took part in the videoconference. Other academic institutions who were also linked straight to the main site were University of Indonesia and Hasanuddin University in Indonesia, Chulalongkorn University in Thailand, and the National Accounting Institute in China.

More (http://su.edu.ph/article/499-Silliman-Linked-to-W)

Miguel

June 27th, 2012, 07:45 AM

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Atmosphere Resort and Spa

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Dive with Atmosphere
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Atmosphere the Movie
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Miguel

June 27th, 2012, 07:45 AM

jake2townz

June 27th, 2012, 07:59 AM

Guys, I'm inviting everyone to join and visit the ICT Expo 2012 which will run July 12-13 at the Negros Oriental Convention Center, organized by the ICT Association of Dumaguete and Negros Oriental Inc. (ICT DGTE).

The Expo consists of several activities including
- Conference
- Exhibits
- Special Events ( VEX Robot demonstration and a Programming competition)
- Job Fair and Career Talks for Parents, School and DepEd officials
- 2nd quarter meeting of the National ICT Conference of the Phils.

The main objectives of the Expo are to highlight the capabilities of local ICT companies, enable business-to-business interaction, generate recruitment opportunities, showcase talented individuals, strengthen the industry-academe-government ties, and provide a local venue where students – and their parents – can learn about the myriad career and entrepreneurship opportunities in the ICT Industry.

If you are engaged in any web or technology-related business, I would also like to invite you to get a booth. There will be different things for different kinds of people so this will be a good chance for you to promote your company.

IT EXPO 2012 Conference Program (http://whoadesigns.net/uploadbox/IT%20EXPO%202012%20Conference%20Program%20-%20Google%20Docs.pdf)

IT Expo Exhibition Contract Form (http://whoadesigns.net/uploadbox/IT%20Expo%20Exhibition%20Contract%20Form%20-%20FINAL.pdf)