Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 13

nicko

August 17th, 2007, 03:50 PM

^^ hi great184, here are some of my personal favorites..

Bethel Guest House
Located along the Rizal Boulevard, it provides a spectacular view of the ocean. All rooms are fully air conditioned with hot and cold shower, cable TV connection. At the ground floor is a well appointed café, perfect for coffee and those little meals. They also have function rooms that can seat up to 1,000 people for special events and business seminars. Rates start at Php 1,000.00 for a single deluxe accommodation.

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La Residencia Almar, Don Atilano Steak House, Wakagi Japanese Bar
Also situated along the Rizal Boulevard, this quaint hotel is a unique blend of Filipino-Spanish architecture. This hotel was once the home of the provincial governor. It has a total of 16 rooms whose interiors are done tastefully -- its warm colors and comfortable furniture making you feel almost immediately welcome. Amenities include fully air conditioned rooms, hot and cold shower, cable TV connection. The ground floor holds the hotel’s famous Don Atilano Steakhouse and Wakagi Japanese Cuisine Restaurant for an excellent fine dining experience. At the rear of the hotel is a convenience store that has just about anything for a traveler’s basic last minute needs. Rates start at Php 1,500.00, breakfast included.

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Coco Grande Hotel
A quirky Mexican inspired red brick walled hotel, Coco Grande is an upbeat 25 room hotel conveniently located at Hibbard Avenue along Silliman campus. A stone’s throw away is the buzzing city central where majority of the shops, restaurants and other businesses are located. This hotel has a well equipped piano bar and lounge, a delightful coffee shop and an elegant restaurant serving a choice of Mexican, Filipino and other European cuisine. Rooms are fully air conditioned, with hot and cold shower, cable TV and telephone connections. Rates start at Php 1,100.00 for a single accommodation.

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more posts coming up..

nicko

August 17th, 2007, 04:00 PM

OMG.. there is this sudden influx of koreans coming.. koreans there, koreans here.. im noticing families, not anymore students.. babies, kids, teenagers, mothers, fathers, oldies.. anywer i go i see them. its like im in korea! waah.. korean stores, grocery stores, restos, korean english training schools..etc are everywer.. what's happening? are they invading? i dnt know if ill be happy or not.. they are outnumbering the iranians.. im also noticing europeans in groups.. wew..

nicko

August 17th, 2007, 04:28 PM

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The Iranian Deputy Minister for Science poses here with an Iranian learning to become a pilot at the Philippine Pilot Training Center in Sibulan. Aside from Iranians, Koreans and other foreigners, as well as Filipinos, are enrolled at the pilot school near the Dumaguete airport.

cool.. im envious.. i want to be in a flight school.. anyway, that second guy from the right is my classmate in speech the other year! Mahmud! i ddnt know he's enrolled there..

ritche

August 18th, 2007, 02:30 PM

They are now building the 1++ hectare Buglasan village near the Provincial Nursery. I was told that the Buglasan would be in September, but the Provincial Government hasn't released any press release regarding its holding until this time.

Other developments:

-A new condominium-apartment called Emerald Ville Homes is rising near the Silliman Medical Center.
-The Silliman Medical Center is being spruced up. Translucent roofings are being put up at its back portion with brick tiles being installed on the flooring below and grasses are also put up in the middle. The back portion of the medical center is now one big roofed garden. It's very cool!
-The drainage at the construction site of Robinsons Dumaguete, dubbed as the "Ultimate Shopping Destination in the Visayan Region," is still being worked on until this time. City Administrator Dumalag said that the final phase of the construction would start next month, and may take about 12-14 months to complete.

ritche

August 18th, 2007, 02:41 PM

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There are plenty of Milo streamers around town. I think they will the elimination of the Milo marathon tomorrow.

nicko

August 18th, 2007, 04:11 PM

They are now building the 1++ hectare Buglasan village near the Provincial Nursery. I was told that the Buglasan would be in September, but the Provincial Government hasn't released any press release regarding its holding until this time..

i saw the provincial report just this early evening and it featured gov. gwen garci's visit to noph, balanan, and many other places. the buglasan village that you are mentioning, ritch, was also featured. and yep, i think buglasan village will permanently be located there along with other government buildings. there will also be a convention center and a building showroom to display oriental negros products. it will sort of be like a theme park.. its theme: the wonders of dumaguete and oriental negros. the decision of making buglasan start this september is not final. its too soon. and there is also a suggestion of making it a year-long festival.. but for me, i dnt like it. id prefer it to be open once a year..

Other developments:

-A new condominium-apartment called Emerald Ville Homes is rising near the Silliman Medical Center...

cool. dumaguete needs more of these..

-The Silliman Medical Center is being spruced up. Translucent roofings are being put up at its back portion with brick tiles being installed on the flooring below and grasses are also put up in the middle. The back portion of the medical center is now one big roofed garden. It's very cool!..

im going to have my duty there.. im dying to see it! thats my idea of a good hospital. it doesnt have to look very "hospita-ish"... gardens are a must..

-The drainage at the construction site of Robinsons Dumaguete, dubbed as the "Ultimate Shopping Destination in the Visayan Region," is still being worked on until this time. City Administrator Dumalag said that the final phase of the construction would start next month, and may take about 12-14 months to complete.

working 24/7!

jaywalker

August 19th, 2007, 02:52 PM

P275-million NOCC 97 percent complete
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

The P257-million Negros Oriental Convention Center is almost finished, and funds will be taken from the internal revenue allotment of the provincial government for its completion.

Provincial engineer Susano Ruperto said funds from a loan with a local bank and the IRA were used for building the NOCC.

The loan, however, was exhausted this month, and the amount for the construction of a hotel and restaurant within the complex will have to be sourced from the IRA of the province, or when the national government decides to extend financial assistance.

The NOCC broke ground in September 2005 and is now 97 percent completed. The twin-projects were initiated during the term of former Gov. George Arnaiz, now the congressman representing the second district. Ruperto quoted Gov. Emilio Macias as saying that the province would no longer borrow money for the completion of the hotel.

Aside from the 1,200-seater convention center, the facility is complemented by a four-storey hotel, with the lobby and restaurant on the ground floor and 45 rooms in the next three levels.

Apprehensions, however, were raised on the possibility that the structure would become a "white elephant," or of no use unless its operation is given to the private sector, which can spend huge funds for its maintenance and operating costs. Ruperto said, though, that the NOCC is already in use, being booked for weddings, conventions, and anniversaries, among others. But it's not enough, privatization of the facility is preferred, including the creation of a board of management, he also said.*JG

jaywalker

August 20th, 2007, 06:55 PM

PNP Center groundbreaking held
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The ground-breaking rites for the construction of the Negros Oriental PNP-Community Multi-Purpose Center was held Friday, at the Camp Fernandez Headquarters in Agan-an. Sibulan, Oriental Negros

. The ceremony was held in line with the 16th PNP recognition day celebration that was attended by PNP Deputy Regional 7 Director for Operations Ronald Ronderos.

The center located beside the PNP Provincial Headquarters Administration building, has a total budget of P 1 million, excluding the roofing.

S/Supt. Melvin Buenafe, police provincial director, said it will be the venue for seminars, conferences and other community activities. To jointly help in its construction are the provincial government, private donors and the Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Development Corporation which will provide the heavy equipment to be used by 542nd Engineer Construction Battalion army troopers.

Lt. Col. Benigno Mazon, battalion chief, said the project will be constructed within 60 workings days. He said his unit also built several projects, particularly in the third district, including six school buildings in Pamplona, Siaton, Santa Catalina, Siaton and Valencia.

They also built five water systems in Zamboanguita, Santa Catalina, Siaton and Pamplona.*MA

Visayan Daily Star

ritche

August 21st, 2007, 06:07 AM

From P43 million up to P48-million, the PhilippinePorts Authority is set to award the winning bid to the second lowest bidder as the lowest bidder reportedly has failed in the post-qualification audit of the government agency.

Sources close to the ports authority told the CHRONICLE that in Manila, the PPA conducted postqualification inspection and found out certain defects in the equipment and capabilities of the lowest bidder Atlantic Erectors Inc who bidded P43-million for the passenger terminal.

The second lowest bidder, the PERRC Constsruction which bid P48-million might get the final award in the everelusive passenger terminal.

The PPA sources said that there are still minor hitches in its realization such as the following: The passenger terminal which will be located in front of the Coast Guard Station is now being used as its open cargo base area. This is supposed to be transferred to the open storage up north which was constructed long ago by Jelac Construction during the lifetime of its founder Jess Lacson who died last year.

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ritche

August 21st, 2007, 06:08 AM

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SugarFreak

August 21st, 2007, 08:07 AM

08/2107
Sibulan launches solid waste disposal drive (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/21/negor1.htm)

A massive solid waste management disposal campaign has been launched in Sibulan town with an information education drive that started last month.

The drive kicked off during a meeting of the Liga ng mga Barangay, where Mayor Antonio Renacia, with the Integrated Solid Waste Management Technical Working Group, briefed barangay captains on the plan of the local government to promote barangay-based solid waste management. Renacia said the information education campaign is directed at creating change in the attitude of people.

He also said this program will transfer eventually the responsibility of collecting garbage to the barangays. He added that the locality cannot effectively impose the campaign, and collection and segregation of wastes should start in the barangay.

The program promotes segregation and barangays will have a source of income, the mayor said. Barangay captains present at the meeting said they will consult their constituents on the matter first.*RG

jaywalker

August 21st, 2007, 07:30 PM

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Dumaguete to showcase locally made E-jeep
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

IF BACOLOD City is one of the beneficiaries of the E-jeep (Electronic jeepney) courtesy of Greenpeace International, Dumaguete City in Oriental Negros will have its own version, too.

This, however, is courtesy of Dumaguete’s local manufacturer - the Insular Technologies.

According to Rene M. Tuballa, founder partner of Insular Technologies, their model electric vehicle is locally assembled in Dumaguete with parts from United States and has a DC motor prime mover power by 18-6 volt golf cart Motolite batteries, and will be paraded in Dumaguete on August 27 during the Silliman University Founder’s Day at 2 p.m.

Tuballa said their product is an “ easy ride” gas engine powered vehicle commonly used around Negros Oriental for public transportation.

Insular Technologies is a startup company founded last year by four engineers and IT (Industrial Technology) professionals that are now living in the United States but were all originally from Dauin, Negros Oriental. While two of the partners have lived in Victorias City in Negros Occidental and studied in Don Bosco Technical Institute (DBI).

We are trying to position the company as a microfinance technology management company especializing on renewable energy, stressed Tuballa.

However, at this time, we do not want to discuss our business strategy but we will be happy to direct our attention to the technical aspects of the electric vehicle, he added.

:applause: Interesting!E-jeep Dumagueteno Engineered version.I'll wait the photos of this.Thanks:)

ritche

August 22nd, 2007, 06:54 AM

Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Dumaguete to showcase locally made E-jeep
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

IF BACOLOD City is one of the beneficiaries of the E-jeep (Electronic jeepney) courtesy of Greenpeace International, Dumaguete City in Oriental Negros will have its own version, too.

This, however, is courtesy of Dumaguete’s local manufacturer - the Insular Technologies.

According to Rene M. Tuballa, founder partner of Insular Technologies, their model electric vehicle is locally assembled in Dumaguete with parts from United States and has a DC motor prime mover power by 18-6 volt golf cart Motolite batteries, and will be paraded in Dumaguete on August 27 during the Silliman University Founder’s Day at 2 p.m.

This initiative was started months or even a year before the E-jeep came out in Makati and Bacolod. These engineers transported a US-manufactured electric engine and brought it in one of the machine shops near Dumaguete. Well, let's see if their E-jeep will be comparable to the E-jeeps in Makati and Bacolod.

In another development, a new coffee-souvenir-book shop recently opened at the Portal West Building in Silliman. It is called the "Miracle Mile" shop, and I swear the ambience is as good, if not better than, Starbucks. I'll take pictures soon to prove my point. This is definitely a cool addition to the growing number of hangout places in the city. And watch out for more cool shops to open at the Portal West Building. In fact, they are now accepting a new batch of occupants for the fourth level of the building.

SugarFreak

August 22nd, 2007, 10:29 AM

08/22/07
Foreign firms eyeing mining sites in NegOr (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/22/negor1.htm)

Several firms from Australia, Singapore and China have applied for permits to conduct mining explorations in Basay, Oriental Negros, provincial attorney Erwin Vergara said.

He said these companies indicated interest in exploring gold and copper deposits in Basay, a town about 130 kilometers of Dumaguete City.

Vergara said the mining firms may also be interested in exploring iron ore, sulfur and manganese deposits in the towns of Amlan, San Jose, Pamplona and Manjuyod.

The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Mining Act of 1995, and administration of President Gloria Arroyo indicated its willingness to allow these firms to invest in the country, he added. The massive demand for mining products from China and other countries paved the way for mining concessionaires to find potential sites in the Philippines, Vergara said.

He also said a three-day annual Visayan Mining Congress will be hosted by Region 7 on September 6 to 8, to be attended by 200 mayors and governors from Regions 6, 7 and 8. Other attendees are mining executives and Environment and Natural Resources officials headed by Environment Secretary Lito Atienza.*RA

nicko

August 24th, 2007, 04:46 AM

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY
106th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
::special page::

nicko

August 24th, 2007, 04:53 AM

Luce Auditorium to undergo facelift

CLARE ISABEL MCGILL LUCE AUDITORIUM

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The finest performing arts auditorium outside Manila. It is the university's counterpart of the Cultural Center of the Philippines. Built in the 1970s, this 950 seater, air-conditioned edifice has one of the best acoustics system and lighting effects technology in the country where many world-class cultural performances such as The Little Mermaid, Fiddler on the Roof, Man of La Mancha, The Lion King, Lisa Macuja's The Nutcracker, The Vagina Monologues and The Great Body by Eve Ensler, Pinocchio, etc, take place at least twice a month. This "Cultural Renaissance" will bring both local and international-based classic musical shows, concerts, and theater shows into stage.

After more than three decades, it seems the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium will finally get a much needed facelift after Silliman University received a grant worth US $400,000 from the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia based in New York City.

Started under the administration of SU President Cicero Calderon the facility was finally inaugurated on October 6, 1974 and was dedicated to the memory of Claire Isabel McGill Luce, wife of Henry Luce III, President of the Henry Luce Foundation Incorporated. The 923-seater Luce Auditorium which cost Php 4.7 million to build is considered as the "CPP of the Visayas" that hosted several presentations by popular foreign and local artists and performing groups.

Architects from here and Hongkong will appraise the structure and ascertain the magnitude of the work to be accomplished.

nicko

August 24th, 2007, 04:59 AM

ALL ABOUT SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY
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SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY HALL (1903)
The oldest and only Woodenstick Old American Architecture in Asia. All its materials were imported all the way from New York. It is a candidate for UNESCO as one of the world heritage sites.

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HAPPY 106TH FOUNDER'S DAY!!

nicko

August 24th, 2007, 05:06 AM

Taken from the Lobby of SU Main Library with the view of Luce Auditorium (by iamweasel)
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SU Church (by madimadi)
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Sunset at SU Church with football players on foreground(by madimadi)
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Inside SU church on a special wedding ceremony (by desmondism)
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HAPPY 106TH FOUNDER'S DAY!!

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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 05:11 AM

Silliman University Souvenirs stands now located at every leading malls, department stores, and convenience stores in the city (by Warren O)
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SU North Quadrangle (by madimadi)
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College of Business Adminstration (by bryanking)
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The road between SU Main Lib and Luce Auditorium by (bryanking)
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HAPPY 106TH FOUNDER'S DAY

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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 05:17 AM

Silliman East Quadrangle on hot months (by madimadi)
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Silliman East Quadrangle on rainy months (by madimadi)
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SU Guy Hall (by madimadi)
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Oldest SU Grand Piano at Guy Hall - College of Performing Arts (by madimadi)
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SU Men's Dormitory (by bryanking)
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HAPPY 106TH FOUNDER'S DAY

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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 05:36 AM

SILLIMAN ZOO houses several of the rarest plants and animals in the Philippines (by dbqueen)
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Philippine Spotted Deer (Cervus Alfredi), one of the most threatened deer species in the world. Now extinct in the islands of Cebu, Guimaras, and Masbate and found only in the remaining forest of Negros and Panay islands.
They are herbivores feeding on flowers, berries, grasses, and fruits. Males are differentiated from females by their horns called "antlers".

SILLIMAN MARINE LABORATORY (by my_soul_insurance2004)
Puffer Fish
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Whale Bones - Silliman University Marine Lab has second highest collection of whale bones in the world!(by my_soul_insurance2004)
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Crocs at SU Zoo and SU Marine Park
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HAPPY 106TH FOUNDERS DAY!

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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 05:44 AM

Another beautiful shot of SU Church
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SU Main Lib
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ACACIA TREES - There are about 300 trees just from the main campus (excluding SU farm, zoo, marine lab and dumaguete city) and almost half of the total tree population are century-year old acacia trees. Thats why SU is declared a bird sanctuary and a no smoking campus
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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 05:45 AM

SILLIMAN MEDICAL CENTER
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Miss Silliman 1940 (the longest running beauty pageant in the world - even older than miss universe / miss world)
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Violin lessons at the Guy Hall College of Performing Arts
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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 06:45 AM

WARREN O flickr.com pics

Baywalk
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Jollibee - Perdices
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Shakeys's Pizza by the Baywalk (biggest in Negros with two function and party halls)
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Pizza Hut inside Mart One Center
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Baywalk
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Century old acacias dotting the Baywalk
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nicko

August 24th, 2007, 07:04 AM

In another development, a new coffee-souvenir-book shop recently opened at the Portal West Building in Silliman. It is called the "Miracle Mile" shop, and I swear the ambience is as good, if not better than, Starbucks. I'll take pictures soon to prove my point. This is definitely a cool addition to the growing number of hangout places in the city. And watch out for more cool shops to open at the Portal West Building. In fact, they are now accepting a new batch of occupants for the fourth level of the building.

i have to agree with you. although its not so big but the ambience is vey warm, conducive for intimate talks, long waiting hours with coffee, killing time and relaxing with a beautifull view of SU west quadrangle through the glass windows..

the portal west building / mall is definitely one of a kind. all stores are having unform facades and it is well lit, cozy, and spacious. present stores that are already open include National Bookstore, Jumong Korean Restaurant, Cuttin' Loose Salon (the biggest branch with kid's section and play area), Biz.Hub Business Center, an Internet cafe, Marirose and Chucky Botique. To open tonight will be STED's Convinence store (4th branch with a bar and they'll be throwing a party tonight with DJ's from PASEO Cebu! im hell excited), and Mister Donuts.. Still to open is a spa, Foodcourt, and more unknown surprises to come!!!

Its going to be Club Elcamino's 3rd IBIZA NIGHTS Party on monday!! With DJs from club Ibiza and PASEO cebu..

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im definitely be watching this!!

nicko

August 24th, 2007, 12:24 PM

GLOBE & SAN MIGUEL BEER

presents

TREEHOUSE RIDDIMS

saturday, 25th august 9pm
HAYAHAY TREEHOUSE BAR & VIEW DECK
dance hall party
with live performances by

COOLIE DREAD and the MICROPHONE COMMANDERS
BUDOY and DJ PSYENTIFIC
ENCHI

brought to us by:

THE FOREST CAMP, KOKOnet, ORIENTwind Travel and Tours, McNeloy's PIZZA, AACTech Computer Shop, KILLER Bee 95.1, OceanJet, Island Life Adventure Shop, SUN Grafix, HAYAHAY gourmet pizzas, EL AMIGO Bar and Grill, Foundation University's Greyhound101 FM

nicko

August 24th, 2007, 12:31 PM

club ELCAMINO
presents

I B I Z A
N i g h t s
with club ibiza and PASEO Cebu DJs

N O S T A L G I A
the 70's & 80's party

27 and 28th august

ritche

August 24th, 2007, 05:19 PM

Nice pics there Nicko. I actually have the pics already for the Miracle Mile, plus tons of pics for the SU Founders Day. Too bad they are in my other computer to which I have no access this time.

Uhmmm, I've been frequenting the Miracle Mile these past few days without missing a single day. The beautiful people inside the store are so warmmmmm!!! It's more than a Starbucks experience, I should say. This kind of coffee shop will give Bo's or Coffee Dreams a run for their money. I am seeing an excellent businessman in the owners, the Bulgerin family. I think they should open at the Robinsons, as well as in other places in the City and in big cities in the Visayas and Mindanao.

I have been bringing my friends to that place, and all of them have only one thing to say: the place is simply elegant. My friend from Manila said that he'd bring his father living in Quezon City who is a former ambassador to China to this place. My other friends said they will bring in their families from other cities in Mindanao to Dumaguete this founders Day just because of the nice experience they have at the Miracle Mile. Truly this coffee shop is a miracle for Dumaguete!

The Cebuano Exultor

August 24th, 2007, 08:20 PM

nicko

August 25th, 2007, 05:56 AM

@ ritche: how's their coffee??.. so far, my ultimate favorite here is still Lee Cimbali. Cheap yet very tasty.. im wondering about mircale mile's coffee's price and quality.. i still have to check on it. but the place?? no question.. its very nice!

@ the cebuano exultor: miracle mile is located inside the portal west building.. or should i call it mall??.. its a mall right? anyway, its on the second floor right after cuttin' loose salon..

and geez.. i passed by portal west about 3am (after a nice clubbing at club elcamino.. :) ) and i can't believe they are still working on it 24/7.. wat surprised me is that they are putting up some kind of wall paper thingy on its walls.. really big abstract pictures on it. its really great looking.. not just your ordinary mall.. i also like the brick walkway, pavement around it and the beautiful landscape..

anyway, about the meet.. im ok about it.. im frequent at the SUCNA booth.. heheh..

SugarFreak

August 25th, 2007, 08:31 AM

08/25/07
Valencia municipal library opens (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/24/negor3.htm)

Valencia town's municipal public library was inaugurated recently at ceremonies led by Mayor Rodolfo Gonzalez Jr.

Gonzalez cut the ribbon with Bede Cordura of the United Valencianons of California and Valencia Senior Citizen's Association president Bienvenido Pionito.

Governor Emilio Macias II and Board Member Mariant Escaño-Villegas were also present. The library is housed in what was originally the Senior Citizen's Center building. Activities of the senior citizen's association in Valencia will be accommodated in the library.

The building was made possible through the concerted efforts of the Valencia local government and the United Valencianons of California, who supplied the reference books now available for research at the library.

The fully air-conditioned library also has multi-media equipment, Internet connection, and photocopying services.

The library is open to students and residents of Valencia and even to non-Valencianons who wish to avail of the library's research services.

Gonzalez also plans to tap members of the Senior Citizen's Association to hold tutorial services at certain hours of the day at the library. UNIVAC members raised funds to make the library possible.

This is not the first time that UNIVAC has donated to the LGU. It has turned over sports equipment to Valencia in the past.*

ritche

August 26th, 2007, 06:26 AM

^^ Ritche, where's Miracle Mile located? Is it close to Silliman's campus? If it's that good then I'd definitely go there.

BTW, was there ever a SSC - Dumaguete meet? Kung wala, mag-kitakits 'ta tanang mga Dumaguete forumers sa Founder's Week. Naa ra ko sa Delta Upsilon Fraternity Booth.

There's no other place I could think of except the MiraCLE mILE...How about Monday or Tuesday? About afternoon? You set the time guys.

Anyway, the electric vehicle made in Dumaguete will be unveiled soon. Watch out for it this coming August 28. In my own projection, this will become a bigger hit than the bigger Greenpeace Electric jeep because there are still a lot of deficiencies in the latter, and it's made in China. There'd be difficulty in sourcing the spare parts. This one is locally made, so there should be no problem in so far as getting the spare parts and accessories.

The Buglasan Village in Piapi is actually named the "Sidlakang Negros Village Showroom and Trade Center," if I remember it right.

@Nicko: Price, coffee and food is okey. I'd give it a higher rating than Cafe Antonio. The only down side is that the place is definitely smaller. It's compensated, however, by the superb ambience and the elegance of the place. And the cleanliness as well.

Regarding the Portal West building, if they could open a boutique of high end apparels such as Guess and Giordano, then I would call it the "Ayala Dumaguete version". But as it is right now, it's not bad. Especially the soon-to-open Sted's and alfresco Mister Donuts which will be located at the courtyard facing the Hibbard Hall.

daks2003

August 26th, 2007, 12:45 PM

nicko

August 26th, 2007, 03:30 PM

^^ ^^
just a question guys...is STED'S a resto/fastfood joint or a convenience store? could you post a pic of it so that we will have clear idea of the place...you mentioned it as a convenience store with a bar..kinda curious lang of the concept :)

hi daks2003. sorry we got u confused about it. anyway, yes, u just said it. STED's is a convinience store but WITH a resto, fastfood, bar and sometimes, a club. pretty confusing, ryt?.. hehe.. its kind of a place where it has many subdivisions. Like in STED's SU, it has a convenience store and also a part for foodcourt with donut, shawarma, waffle, hotdogs, grill, shake joints and more (e.g. Thirsty, Mister Donuts, Outbox, Waffle King, etc, etc..) so it also therefore a fastfood.. Meanwhile, it has also a courtyard where grilled menus, coffee, pizzas, pastas are served so para na ring resto.. and both area (courtyard, foodcourt) are sometimes converted in to a dancefloor for clubbing, acoustic nights, etc.. It has also a bakeshop for pastries and more.. thats basically the concept and we have many STED's around the city.. umm.. pic? hope ritche can provide.. hehe

nicko

August 26th, 2007, 03:38 PM

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/8726/bandshk3.jpg

more to this, PEDICAB and CALLALILY are joining in!! CALLALILY, 6cyclemind, and Pedicab will hav a concert tomorow at the Hibalag Booth Area!!.. Brought to us by Chippy (Chippy Gimikada).. yay! Tight jud guro ako sked this week. Tomorrow will be Chippy Gimikada and Ibiza Nights at elcamino.. wah. help.. and yeah, on tuesday will be Nostalgia. can't be absent.. la lang. heehee

nicko

August 26th, 2007, 03:48 PM

Casaroro Falls
A hundred feet of cascading waters..

Some guys going on a long hike towards Casaroro through rugged terrains and steep stairs..
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1148/752758920_31c1693d29.jpg?v=0

There she is..
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nicko

August 26th, 2007, 04:09 PM

F O U N D A T I O N U N I V E R S I T Y
www.foundationu.com
Dumaguete City
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8025/logofume0.gif

"FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY...
is dedicated to the quest for excellence in mind, body and character, and to the persuit of truth and freedom"

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/1600/fu17om.jpg

http://img192.imageshack.us/img192/7626/fu20yq.jpg

http://img519.imageshack.us/img519/3259/fu39ov.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8296/fu49oj.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1099/948637456_0376c427fc.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1177/948637030_89a9c24d74.jpg?v=0

ritche

August 27th, 2007, 05:54 AM

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/8635/sumcgg2.jpg

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3641/sumc1le4.jpg
Medical Arts Building when finished

nicko

August 27th, 2007, 06:02 AM

DUMAGUETE BUSINESS PARK, INC. & IT CENTER

http://img180.imageshack.us/img180/9192/dumaguetebusinessparktm1.jpg

Present Establishment: TELETECH Call Center (Buildings A & B)
http://img300.imageshack.us/img300/4560/teletechup9.png

Ongoing Construction: Robinsons Place Dumaguete
(Top rendering)
http://img179.imageshack.us/img179/9971/robsnewmallsqr0.jpg

ritche

August 27th, 2007, 06:06 AM

Guys, shall we go on with our SSC meeting? I'll PM you my cellphone #.

nicko

August 27th, 2007, 06:07 AM

http://img168.imageshack.us/img168/3641/sumc1le4.jpg
Medical Arts Building when finished

At the end of this year, the 3rd and 4th levels of MAB will be functional, adding a total of about 60 private rooms with suite rooms to Silliman Medical Center. Within the first quarter of 2008, the whole building is projected to be fully operational. It is also expected to allocate commercial spaces such as gift shops, fastfood chains, ATM slots, internet cafes.. etc. The building will also be a wifi hotspot.

nicko

August 27th, 2007, 06:12 AM

Guys, shall we go on with our SSC meeting? I'll PM you my cellphone #.

be joining Parada Sillimaniana this 2pm. Dnt knw wat time it will end. It would be best if Cebu Exultor, Miguel, and the rest of the gang will be present..

ritche

August 27th, 2007, 06:34 AM

http://img293.imageshack.us/img293/6936/ev1bj3.jpg

http://img296.imageshack.us/img296/4083/evnu7.jpg

ritche

August 27th, 2007, 06:45 AM

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/1025/ev3ys4.jpg

nicko

August 27th, 2007, 12:05 PM

^^ wow.. im definitely crossing my fingers to see more of those in the future and will be used in replacement of the old gas-using type rides..

nicko

August 28th, 2007, 07:37 AM

it's
http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:NuwL1DPvPE0xmM:http://tmbbs.synchro.net/magic899/menu/advertise/killerbee.jpg
party NIGHT

@ SU Hibalag BOOTH Area......

- tonight @10pm -
w/ KillerBEE DJs frm BCD, CBU...
brought to us by KILLER BEE 95.1 FM Dumaguete

game??

Sinjin P.

August 28th, 2007, 08:58 AM

You guys will soon have a 43,000sqm. Robinsons Mall of your own

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4305/robra7.jpg

nicko

August 28th, 2007, 04:02 PM

^^ 43,000sqm??.. what im seeing now is 46,000sqm.. anyway, it may not be that big but its more than good enuf for us in a city of less than 200,000 folks and reaches only up to a maximum of 400,000 in daytime population.. at least, its going to be one of rob's biggest mall in the new malls category going after pangansinan.. :) Cheers!! thanks sinj for that..;)

Swany

August 28th, 2007, 09:02 PM

You guys will soon have a 43,000sqm. Robinsons Mall of your own

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4305/robra7.jpg

Jhaelnis, that's a good news for Dumagueteneos! By the way, I like your avatar; :) A kitten trying to bite your hand. Was the kitten really trying to or just a camera trick? Thanks.

ritche

August 29th, 2007, 09:33 AM

Not bad. For Robinsons standards, that's big enough. But I guess that's only the mall area. The other component of the mall-hotel-trade hall complex is not included in that summation. The trade hall would add another 3,000 sqms, and the 100 room hotel would add another considerable amount of space (or the 46,000 already include the trade hall - 43,000 plus 3,000). And this building will occupy only about 2/3 of the whole 6 hectares Robinsons lot here. The size of our Robinson's is even close to that of Robinsons Sta. Rosa and Los Banos combined. This means that Robinsons Dumaguete will be bigger than Robinsons Place Bacolod when the latter first opened doors ten years ago.

Just imagine the size when SM and/or Ayala comes in...

ritche

August 29th, 2007, 09:42 AM

BTW, was there ever a SSC - Dumaguete meet? Kung wala, mag-kitakits 'ta tanang mga Dumaguete forumers sa Founder's Week. Naa ra ko sa Delta Upsilon Fraternity Booth.

I passed by your booth and there were no people there last night...

BYAHILO

August 29th, 2007, 11:23 AM

i MIGHT go to siquijor on the 13-15th then spend a night sa dgte, would u guys recommend an affordable place to stay. im not looking for a high-end room with wall to wall carpet.

basta importante may matulugan lng ako... budget mga 500-600 a night. anything lower than that is better.

and if ever matuloy ako.. meet tayo jan.

kyle@1008

August 29th, 2007, 01:31 PM

^^ oki or okey pension house, cheap and great rooms , clean too...

are you talking bout rooms for dumaguete or siquijor??

nicko

August 29th, 2007, 02:25 PM

^^ oki or okey pension house, cheap and great rooms , clean too...

are you talking bout rooms for dumaguete or siquijor??

yep, kyle's right.. OK (not oki / okey) pension house is not bad.. :)

nicko

August 29th, 2007, 02:33 PM

cafe antonio

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/706240628l.jpg

the place..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/1_560234614l.jpg

the patio..
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/841786368l.jpg

nicko

August 29th, 2007, 02:39 PM

cafe antonio

some of my personal favorites..

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/311392668l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/220805342l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/521390772l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/680877482l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/191766140l.jpg

nicko

August 29th, 2007, 02:48 PM

cafe antonio

Runway Dumzville models / beauties on photoshoot for a local magazine @ Cafe Antonio with SU young fashion designer, Josip Tumapa

Miss Dumaguete 06 & Miss Teen Philippines top 5, Shekina Lasola
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/314729136l.jpg

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/847578908l.jpg

Miss Dumaguete / Miss Silliman, Josiphine Milio
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/112027588l.jpg

Miss Silliman, Katherine Solberg
http://photos.friendster.com/photos/88/48/41368488/282808187l.jpg

ritche

August 30th, 2007, 04:42 AM

DUMAGUETE CITY – A new industrial company founded by a Silliman University (SU) graduate has introduced here the country’s first electric vehicle.

Insular Technologies, founded by SU alumnus Rene Tuballa together with three friends from Dauin town, Negros Oriental, launched the innovative e-vehicle on the occasion of the university’s 106th Founders Day.

Tuballa said the e-vehicle was locally assembled using parts from the United States.

Full story here (http://www.mb.com.ph/OPED20070830101627.html).

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 06:22 AM

Good News.. The city is to receive another award of sum sort this Saturday (i think) in Malacanang.. This is in connection to the city's move to have the water waste system thing in Quezon Park since it has been so far very successful.. We'll wait for press releases for more details.. Clean Boulevard waters soon to be expected if we will have more of these soon!!

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 07:59 AM

The new Dumaguete City Water District office
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/974d1184048339t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7090002.jpg

Grand Royal Spa
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/978d1184049241t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7090007.jpg

Panda Ice Cream (where the world famous Fried Ice Cream is produced) & AAC Tech Computer Shop
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/982d1184049406t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7100011.jpg

pics from Rev. Robinson of dumagueteinfo.com (http://www.dumagueteinfo.com)

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 08:01 AM

POS Marketing / Check Inn Pension
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/988d1184239076t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7110010.jpg

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/992d1184239250t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7120014.jpg

Mart One Center
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/991d1184239202t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7110013.jpg

pics from Rev. Robinson of dumagueteinfo.com (http://www.dumagueteinfo.com)

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 08:05 AM

PHCCI
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/973d1184048299t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7090001.jpg

Plaza Maria Luisa Suites
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/985d1184238814t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7110008.jpg

Uymatiao Construction / Hardware Supermarket
http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/990d1184239165t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7110012.jpg

pics from Rev. Robinson of dumagueteinfo.com (http://www.dumagueteinfo.com)

SugarFreak

August 30th, 2007, 11:34 AM

^^modern structures...:okay:

SugarFreak

August 30th, 2007, 11:35 AM

August 30, 2007
Bayawan inks MOA on project (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/August/30/negor3.htm)

A memorandum of agreement for the implementation of the "LAMP 2- Innovations Support Fund: Programming Project" funded by the Australian government, was signed Bantayan, Dumaguete City, recently.

The signatories are the city government of Bayawan, Oriental Negros, and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Central Visayas, with commitments from the Department of Agrarian Reform, Bureau of Internal Revenue, and other government line agencies. Bayawan Mayor German Saraña said the agreement is for an inter-agency collaboration called Computer-aided Land Administration and Information Management System or CLAIMS.

It features tenure security improvement, GIS/IT use and streamlining of land administration services through institutional arrangement, and capability building.

Gov. Emilio Macias II, Rep. Henry Pryde Teves (NegOr, 3rd district), and AusAID Senior Programme Officer Erika Geronimo attended the MOA signing.* RG

BYAHILO

August 30th, 2007, 12:19 PM

^^ oki or okey pension house, cheap and great rooms , clean too...

are you talking bout rooms for dumaguete or siquijor??

yep, kyle's right.. OK (not oki / okey) pension house is not bad.. :)

magkano kaya accomodation sa dgte? sa SQ kaya magkano din. im still crossing my fngers to have his trip materialized. i badly needed to travel

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 02:06 PM

^^ i dnt exactly know but im pretty sure it wouldnt go beyind a thousand or even 500 in single accomodations. OK pension is usually the choice of many hu travels yet would not want to spend much.. there are other hotels / pension houses here and u can just locate it anywhere. u wudnt get lost here, im sure.

there are not so many hotels / pension houses in SQ but beach resorts are aplenty. there are cheap resorts and im sure ul be able to find one. its a pretty small place so residents can easily pinpoint to u ur favored place for a good place to stay. have fun eric!!!

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 04:25 PM

http://www.negroschronicle.com/final/current/russian.jpg
The RUSSIAN QUARTET on concert at the 2nd International Rondalla Fest in Dumaguete
The 2nd International Rondalla Festival last year was a success. It `baptized` our new convention center and exposed the city and province to the world.

This year, the city and province will once again be hosting another INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION this October to November at our very own world-class Convention Center. It will be the ITAX International Convention, an international conference on Local Government Financing with Pres. Arroyo keynoting the confab. Moreover, this international convention will be coordinated by FONTA and will also help promote the city and province once more as a convention destination in the country!

nicko

August 30th, 2007, 05:04 PM

I can't help but be suspicious of the ever increasing number of Koreans here. Majority are students studying in Silliman Univ and Foundation Univ, yet some are just going around the city in packs. Some have even stayed for more than a year. Others enroll in four year-courses. Hmm.. Most of us Filipinos tend to suspect that there is this looming Korean invasion. But what for? It is revealed that Korean population in the Philippines this time is about 900,000 and it would not be surprising if they reach over a million in the remaining months of this year since there are about 8500 Koreans enter the country on weekly basis. This estimate data comes the Bureau of Immigration. Their favourite destinations are Metro Manila, Baguio, Cebu, Davao, Dumaguete and Boracay.

source: UPI Asia Online (http://www.upiasiaonline.com/society_culture/2007/08/13/commentary_south_korean_invasion_in_the_philippines/)

Umm.. Wala lang. I'm just flattered that one of their favorite destination is our very own place..;) Gdnyt. :)

BYAHILO

August 31st, 2007, 02:45 AM

ritche

August 31st, 2007, 07:21 AM

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/995d1184239517-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7120023.jpg

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/996d1184239560-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7120022.jpg

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/984d1184238761-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7110005.jpg

ritche

August 31st, 2007, 09:47 AM

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4594/dsc04215yf0.jpg

http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/5489/dsc04201mj5.jpg

http://img210.imageshack.us/img210/3549/dsc04218gb6.jpg

nicko

September 1st, 2007, 02:56 AM

^^ nice shots.. im particulary excited to try and have a meal at Jumong (sp) Korean Buffet. It looks like just any fastfood buffet outlets with store design like Jollibee but they have color green as their motiff and food all-korean.

There is also this Timezone-like ultimate gaming station to open inside the mall! Yay!

ritche

September 1st, 2007, 08:05 AM

http://img405.imageshack.us/img405/8296/norsufacadepm2.jpg

http://img479.imageshack.us/img479/848/fuhallbu9.jpg

@Nicko: They will also have a huge videoke hall at the third level.

SugarFreak

September 1st, 2007, 08:17 AM

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/995d1184239517-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7120023.jpg

i like this one...bagay yong combination of colors.....same as now the colors of my wearing is combination too (strife)

jmok

September 1st, 2007, 01:44 PM

dumaguete buildings are nice and modern,,,,it's pleasing to the eyes cozbuildings are classy...keep it up dumaguete,,,

nicko

September 2nd, 2007, 03:39 PM

Rizal Boulevard (end part) taken from the pier with Sol y Mar Condominium, Ang Boulevard Resto / Laser Karaoke, Coco Amigos Mexican Resto, CAP Blg, Cafe Memento, and SU Hall as the visible buildings
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1053/1296837447_16633e6303.jpg?v=0

Spanish Lamps dotting along the Rizal Boulevard stretch
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1052/1296828099_4fcbda56ae.jpg?v=0

Hoy Lugaw / Papungaw! (one of the favorite 24/7 lugawan stop-overs for the nocturnes located along the Rizal Boulevard Stretch)
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1350/1296834593_30d67c074c.jpg?v=0

from [Mi...Mai]'s flickr (http://www.flickr.com)

nicko

September 2nd, 2007, 03:47 PM

A monument erected along the baywalk of Rizal Blvrd honoring the first group of nuns who set foot in Dumaguete.. They established St. Paul Univ. Dgte. in 1904, the first St. Paul institution in Asia
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1023/1296832901_81cc550377.jpg?v=0

Swiss al fresco dining at Le Chalet with the beautiful view of Rizal Blvrd
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1296481519_69bfa0e066.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1321/1296483513_6b83ccf467.jpg?v=0

from [Mi...Mai]'s flickr (http://www.flickr.com)

nicko

September 2nd, 2007, 03:57 PM

Rizal Blvrd at night
http://img205.imageshack.us/img205/6457/boulevardreflectionsjp9.jpg

Bethel Guest house / Shakey's behind gigantic acacia trees by the Boulevard
http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/3199/blvdbethelsu8.jpg

Don Atilano Steakhouse / La Residencia Almar / Wakagi Japanese Resto by the Blvrd (was once the home of several governor-generals and governors of the province of oriental negros, now a first class hotel and steak house)
http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6075/laresidenciadr6.jpg

nicko

September 2nd, 2007, 04:08 PM

Spanish Heritage along Rizal Blvrd
http://img490.imageshack.us/img490/6071/spanishheritagenz0.jpg

Early morning yoga sessions along Rizal Blvrd
http://img346.imageshack.us/img346/6912/dgtesuboulevardbv3.jpg

One of the "Sugar Mansions" located by the Rizal Boulevard. There are several of these preWWII mansions and they are so-called "Sugar Mansions" because they were once homes to the richest families in the Visayas owning vast hectares of sugar fields and sugar manufacturing plants all over Negros. Most of them are now converted into restaurants and this one seem to be uninhabited.
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1419/1300255904_59029c8578.jpg?v=0

WawaY[625]

September 3rd, 2007, 06:55 AM

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/samson.jpg

WawaY[625]

September 3rd, 2007, 07:11 AM

somewhere in bais

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/DSCN3427.jpg

dunno the name of resort (parang may seahorse ata yung name)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/DSCN3452.jpg

ritche

September 3rd, 2007, 10:00 AM

Nice pics...that last pic is sexy.

SugarFreak

September 3rd, 2007, 02:10 PM

September 03, 2007
NegOr IT firms form union (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dum/2007/09/03/news/negor.it.firms.form.union.html)

AT LEAST eight Information Technology-based business process outsourcing (BPO) companies converged in Negros Oriental recently at the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) provincial office to organize the IT Services Industry Association.

Alex Flores, site director of Teletech--a US-based call center company, was elected interim president.

Online memorial for Cebu's Nenita "Inday Nita" Daluz. Post testimonials here.

Among the first BPO firms joining the group were Entheos IT Inc., the first Filipino-owned BPO company in Negros Oriental and the second BPO locator in the province; SPI, a US-based BPO and the first locator in Negros Oriental; Yehs Outsourcing Corporation in Tanjay, another Filipino owned firm; Nexus Transcription, Dumaguete; IT Outlook, Dumaguete; and Original Code Weavers, Bacong.

The association aims to discuss various concerns with city officials of Dumaguete as well as the province especially on the increasing number of crime occurrence to protect the employees and the member companies.

jaywalker

September 3rd, 2007, 06:57 PM

PAL return to Dumaguete underway - ATO

Philippine Airlines is eyeing a return to Dumaguete City after almost 10 years of absence from the capital of Oriental Negros, local manager Veronica Chuang of the Air Transportation Office said.

Chuang said PAL officials recently conducted an ocular inspection of the Sibulan-Dumaguete airport and its facilities, but have not yet scheduled the resumption of flights.

She said she will meet with PAL officials this month to discuss the details. In the past, the country's flag carrier was the only airline servicing Dumaguete until it stopped its Manila-Dumaguete flights and vice versa in June of 1998.

Before other airlines - Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines - launched their flights in Dumaguete, passengers commuters had to go either to Cebu or Bacolod to take flights to Manila, Chuang said.

She said the return of PAL to Dumaguete is a welcome with the increasing volume of passengers and cargo coming in and going out of Negros Oriental.

Traffic at the Dumaguete airport has increased significantly, Chuang added.*PNA

nicko

September 4th, 2007, 01:33 AM

^^ nice! if that plan will push through, then it would mean we will have three airlines to serve us.. Cebu Pacific, Air Philippines, and of course, Philippine Airlines. Not bad!.. It will further encourage more tourist visits..

averatec3200

September 4th, 2007, 02:09 AM

But isn't PAL and Air Philippines, sister companies?
I just hope that when PAL comes in Air Phil would not be pulled out.

The more airlines, the better the service.

nicko

September 4th, 2007, 02:22 AM

^^ are they? didnt know that. hehe.. there is an ever increasing volume of airline passengers as well as cargoes coming, so its just right that PAL is coming back to serve us and will add to the existing two airline names.. definitely a much better service..

nicko

September 4th, 2007, 02:25 AM

btw, had my lunch at the opening of Jumong Korean Buffet.. Food not bad, price is right, place is quite good.. it was like i was in korea yesterday.. most of the customers were koreans.. there was free kimchi, unlimited! weird thing is that they were also serving free unilimted lechon.. hmm.. and the koreans were gobbling it..

Coffee

September 4th, 2007, 04:01 AM

animasola

September 4th, 2007, 04:18 AM

Mabuhi ang dumagete! I've been there once and its truly one if not the best place to live. Pretty clean too.

ritche

September 4th, 2007, 04:23 AM

One thing they really need to improve in the airport is the way that baggage is given out to passengers. The way it's done now... just dump them all in that crowded room and letting people and porters scramble for the bags... it gives off a really poor impression.

Hopefully this will be remedied with the expansion of the airport, which I heard will also include the construction of a new passenger terminal.

ritche

September 4th, 2007, 04:32 AM

Perhaps by next year, a bigger mall will open in Dumaguete City. This is expected to draw in crowds of shoppers not only from Dumaguete but from the nearby towns and provinces, to include southern Cebu, Siquijor and Zamboanga del Norte.

And as we await the opening of this mall, its main rival has been rumored to be negotiating for a lot (read: SM), as they would also want to open in Dumaguete very soon. There's something about these malls that amaze me. They don't just hold on to one location, no matter how profitable that location may be. In fact, they keep on sprouting in areas where new communities are being built. And with each new mall comes huge fortunes for its owners.

Full story here (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/01/alexpal.htm).

jaywalker

September 4th, 2007, 04:56 AM

But isn't PAL and Air Philippines, sister companies?
I just hope that when PAL comes in Air Phil would not be pulled out.

The more airlines, the better the service.

I agree the more airline the better for the local economy of Dumaguete and for the consumers.I think Air Philippines cannot compete as Low Cost Carrier with Cebu Pacific in this sector that's why PAL is coming on the way aside from the reason that Dumaguete is becoming an attractive and recognized by the investors and tourist alike.PAL and Air Philippines are both managed by Lucio Tan Group of Companies.Air Philippines is a Low Cost Carrier while PAL represents as Premium Airline.

nicko

September 4th, 2007, 06:47 AM

SugarFreak

September 4th, 2007, 11:29 AM

;15146054']somewhere in bais

dunno the name of resort (parang may seahorse ata yung name)

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g261/waway625/DSCN3452.jpg

sexy,,,,pwede bang makatayo...heheh...:jk:

jaywalker

September 5th, 2007, 07:09 AM

City to host war exhibit

Dumaguete City will host a traveling exhibit called "War of Our Fathers…A Tribute to the Filipino Freedom Fighters," 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Silliman Library.

The exhibit seeks to acknowledge the sacrifices, bravery, and the compelling and dramatic story of World War II heroes. It has 43 panels that show wartime photos, artifacts, documents and video presentation. Several panels will be dedicated to local heroes in Dumaguete and Negros Oriental.

Last year, the exhibit was shown in nine key cities in country to coincide with the anniversaries of significant World War II events. This year, the exhibit was also shown in Cavite, La Union, FEU Manila, SM Mall of Asia, Ateneo de Zamboanga University and Bacolod City. Several local government officials, officers of the Department of Education, local socio-civic organizations, and World War II Veterans will attend the launching. The activity is spearheaded by the Philippine Veterans Bank, which is owned by World War II Veterans.*RG

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Zubiri sets Bais visit

Senator Miguel Zubiri is scheduled to visit Bais City, Negros Occidental, Friday for its Sipong Festival, Mayor Hector Villanueva said.

Villanueva said the senator also wants to personally thank his constituents for their support in the last election. Zubiri won in Bais against his closest rival Koko Pimentel.

Villanueva said Zubiri had been visiting Bais even before he became a congressman of Bukidnon. Bais celebrates the Sipong Festival as thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest during the cropping season. Landlords and farmers join in the celebration as a form of offering for their many blessings.

The festival is one of the highlights in the annual fiesta celebration of Bais.*MA

kyle@1008

September 5th, 2007, 09:29 AM

oh-oh the writer of that article made a typo....

SugarFreak

September 5th, 2007, 12:37 PM

September 5, 2007
NOPH to upgrade equipment (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/05/negor2.htm)

The Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital intends to acquire equipment to enhance its services to the people, Integrated Provincial Health Officer Dr. Dante Domingo said.

Domingo said the hospital hopes to acquire a gas sterilizer which costs P7.4 million, and the Immuno Assey equipment amounting to P5.4 million, among others.

The gas sterilizer could save thousands if not millions of pesos in syringes, catheters and other disposable or single-use equipment. The Immuno Assey equipment is used to detect tumor markers, hormonal level of the body and for accurate diagnosis, among others, Domingo said.

He added that the 3-year development plan of the NOPH, includes the expansion of the medical and annex building amounting to P18 million this year.

Another two-storey building for obstetrics and gynecology costing P22 million is also planned for construction with the end in view of clearing the corridors and hallways of patients. The construction of a new kitchen for the provincial hospital costing P4.5 million is going on, Domingo said.*JG

nicko

September 5th, 2007, 02:27 PM

Nothing beats sunrise at Silliman Beach!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1320/1270816709_4a9bc1b3ce.jpg?v=0

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1219/1271550702_5d94ddca1f.jpg?v=0

from revenui's flickr (http://www.flickr.com)

jaywalker

September 5th, 2007, 02:33 PM

^^ Great sunrise capture!This could be one of those summertime days.The sea is so calm,very peaceful.Very nice!:okay:

nicko

September 5th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Manila
Symphony Orchestra
performs in
Bacolod & Dumaguete

Dumaguete: Claire Isabel McGil Luce Auditorium (Gala and Matinee shows) on Friday and Saturday (September 7 & 8)

ritche

September 6th, 2007, 03:39 AM

Guys, we do not have to put up a poll for the official title of our thread. Do you want a title or we will retain this generic name for our thread?

If you want to have a title for out thread, here are my suggestions:

1. Dumaguete and Oriental Negros: The Best of All Worlds. This was the title that I gave this thread before. This was taken from the Silliman video that was shown on Silliman channel in referring to Silliman University.

2. Dumaguete and Oriental Negros: One of the World's Best Places to Live In. This is in relation to Island Magazine's reference to Dumaguete and Oriental Negros as one of the 20 best islands in the world to live on.

3. Dumaguete and Oriental Negros: One of the World's 20 Best Islands to Live On. Just copying the title of Island Magazine's list.

4. Your suggestion.

5. Your suggestion.

6. etc.

ritche

September 6th, 2007, 03:40 AM

Manila
Symphony Orchestra
performs in
Bacolod & Dumaguete

Dumaguete: Claire Isabel McGil Luce Auditorium (Gala and Matinee shows) on Friday and Saturday (September 7 & 8)

Yeah, just purchased a ticket for this concert on Saturday.

ritche

September 6th, 2007, 03:46 AM

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Note: This building is now almost finished

ritche

September 6th, 2007, 04:32 AM

SugarFreak

September 6th, 2007, 07:52 AM

Kaiser

September 6th, 2007, 08:00 AM

Does anybody have pictures of Guihulngan City in Negros Oriental?

SugarFreak

September 6th, 2007, 08:51 AM

sa mga taga Duma or OrNeg any suggestions can we make the official slogan for negros island thread?

nicko

September 6th, 2007, 01:24 PM

@Joshua888: Guihulngan is still not a city. But its going to be by the end of the year, i think. Pictures might be available in the net. It's really far from the city (Dumaguete)..

nicko

September 6th, 2007, 01:34 PM

Cebu, Philippines - Strengthening the country's local coffee production is one of the major thrusts of a Cebu-grown coffee chain, its official said on Saturday.

Rene Bacolod, Bo's Coffee Club business development officer, said their company utilizes 90 percent of the Philippine-grown coffee beans...

By the end of this year, the company is planning to open three outlets in Cebu. Another branch will also be opened in Dumaguete.

Full story here (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/enterprise/view_article.php?article_id=76942).

i wonder why its only now that they have decided to put up a branch here.. other major visayan cities (tacloban, tagbilaran) has already one. people here are coffee lovers.. the bulk of coffee consumers are largely the student population.. umm.. is it because of the already existing coffee shops around the city that might have hindered them from coming??..

anyways, ritch, are ur Miracle Mile pics ready?..:)

about our thread title, Best of All Worlds is also fine for me just as SugarFree thinks. I like it.. But if we would want to have a new one, One of the World's Best Places to Live In is a very good alternative and is certainly eye catching..

nicko

September 6th, 2007, 01:45 PM

Yeah, just purchased a ticket for this concert on Saturday.

thats great! im going to watch the first show which is already tomorow at 8pm, Gala show. good thing i still have my season pass! im excited for eve ensler's "A Good Body" (sequel to her Vagina Monologues) which will be shown third week this month..;)

jaywalker

September 6th, 2007, 02:23 PM

'Wastewater treatment facility a model in Asia'

The highly-debated wastewater treatment plant at the Quezon Park in Dumaguete is a project that the city can be proud of, as it is one of very few cities in the country to have such facility that is required by law.

Lisa Kircher-Lumbao, manager of the Local Initiatives for Affordable Wastewater Treatment Project of the United States Agency for International Development, said there are only three or four cities in the Philippines that have a wastewater treatment plant for its public market.

"Compared to the other cities, Dumaguete is the only one to have a fully natural treatment system that is beautifully landscaped with flowers and plants," she added in a statement sent through e-mail.

Lumbao said the natural treatment makes it much more affordable to operate and easy to maintain, so many other cities from the Philippines and other Asian countries will be coming to visit it so they can replicate it in their own city.

She said LINAW will bring some visitors to Dumaguete in the coming months for a familiarization tour of the wastewater treatment plant, at the children's playground of the Quezon Park.

Despite all these, the City Council is still pushing to have Lumbao and other local officials appear during today's regular session to shed light on what some quarters believe is a defective project. Complaints and criticisms have surfaced regarding the project, such as children deprived of playground space, bad smell emanating from the treatment plant and even the location itself.

But, Lumbao said having the treatment facility in the park is actually an advantage because people can become aware of it and learn from it.

Many others in Dumaguete, such as hotels, resorts, hospitals, and many others should also replicate this facility before the Department of Environment and Natural Resources shuts them down for violating water discharge standards, Lumbao pointed out.

Lumbao noted that if there were objections to the project, these should have been raised before the City Council had approved it and before construction started in January.

"Now it is already built so cannot be moved. Our engineer (of LINAW) was not involved in the site selection or detailed engineering, but in his opinion it is a good site and good design. He believes it will work well," Lumbao said.

On allegations that some people could have made money out of this project, Lumbao said "the cost of the project was much lower than similar projects we have been involved in, so I doubt there was any money available for anyone to pocket as alleged".

Lumbao said she could not make it to the City Council session today as they at LINAW are very busy with a new project.

LINAW will expand their project to four new cities in the country as USAID is very happy with the success (in the implementation of previous projects like the one in Dumaguete) that "we are giving more money", Lumbao said.

The City Council has asked former Vice-Mayor William Ablong, Market Enterprises Officer Ronald Fortin, Environment and Natural Resources Officer Rolly Clamonte and City Planning Officer Josephine Antonio to shed more light on the project during this afternoon's regular council session. *JG

Web www.visayandailystar.com

ritche

September 6th, 2007, 03:41 PM

anyways, ritch, are ur Miracle Mile pics ready?..:)

oooppsss!!! somebody might have deleted my pics from the digital cam. am not sure if i could post a pic of miracle mile this week.

SugarFreak

September 7th, 2007, 12:18 PM

September 7, 2007
Local PPA terminal construction slated (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/07/negor2.htm)
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The construction of the Dumaguete City Passenger Terminal will start this month, local port manager of the Philippine Ports Authority Noeme Calderon said yesterday.

Calderon said the PPA national office has notified them of the winning bidder to undertake the construction.

The building of a passenger terminal was initiated by former governor and now Rep. George Arnaiz and Dumaguete Mayor Agustin Perdices. During the last Regional Development Council Meeting, Perdices inquired from the PPA about the status of the terminal, whose construction has long been overdue.

The terminal will be built in front of the Bureau of Customs and Philippine Coast Guard offices. Calderon said the original proposed budget for the building was P55 million, but the winning bidder had it at P47 million.

The building design is the same, though.

Meanwhile, an arrastre and stevedoring company will start operating at the Dumaguete port Sept. 10. Prudential Customs Brokerage Services Incorporated will be handling all stevedores and cargo handling at the port, Calderon said.

The PPA has taken over the management of the Cipres Stevedoring and Arrastre, four years after its shutdown due to labor disputes.

Calderon said the bidding was held in December 2006, but because of unseen problems and the election ban, the winner was not awarded by the PPA until January this year.*MA

ritche

September 7th, 2007, 02:07 PM

September 7, 2007
Local PPA terminal construction slated (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/07/negor2.htm)
BY MARICAR ARANAS

This is definitely a good development. :applause: :applause:

jaywalker

September 7th, 2007, 03:08 PM

Whoa! At last!Great relief from the local government.It's happening now.Based from the pictures i've seen here your port needs an upgrade for safety concerns of passengers and the boats.
One Step forward Dumaguete!

nicko

September 7th, 2007, 05:17 PM

^^ but its really sad that its only now that this has been finally materialized. this was supposed to be built way back in 2004 (i think).. well, better late than never..

the terminal is designed by the president of Foundation Univ., Dean Sinco and he made sure that it will once again mimic to Silliman's signiture architecture (old american) since it will be built near SU..

ritche

September 9th, 2007, 07:29 AM

I watched the Manila Symphony Orchestra last night. It was simply majestic!!!

ritche

September 9th, 2007, 07:34 AM

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ritche

September 9th, 2007, 07:38 AM

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Dumaguete produces a locally made electric jeepney.

Dumaguete

Negros Oriental has a first, a locally produced electric jeepney. Built by Dumaguette's Insular Technologies which is run by Negros' own engineers, they have come up with an electric jeepney that will help reduce pollution, especially if it is taken up by many local operators.

And being built in the Philippines rather than imported, it will help the local economy, provide employment and help put Negros on the map if these electric jeepneys can be exported.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/8002/negrosjeepneypo0.jpg
Riding in the Electric Jeepney are: Negros Oriental Governor Macias, Negros Oriental Board Member Villegas, and Insular Technologies Partner from California Eli Alama.

The project is the brainchild of 4 engineers who grew up in Negros, all working in the States, they are:

Rene Tuballa, Electrical Engineer; Edmund Tuballa, Mechanical/ Airline Engineer; Eli Alama, Electrical Engineer and Edy Tuballa, EE/Computer Science Internet Engineer/Architect.

The technical specs are:

It is 25 HorsePower motor

6 hours charging time

Top speed of 100KM/Hour (with out load so far).

It can run 100 KM with 80% Depth of Discharge for battery

Average recommended speed is 50km/Hr.

The target is something that can ply within 10-25km radius from the city, it is essentially for town and city, not long distance.

Source (http://balitapinoy.net/default.asp?sourceid=&smenu=236&twindow=&mad=&sdetail=9599&wpage=1&skeyword=&sidate=&ccat=&ccatm=&restate=&restatus=&reoption=&retype=&repmin=&repmax=&rebed=&rebath=&subname=&pform=&sc=1696&hn=balitapinoy&he=.net).

ritche

September 9th, 2007, 07:55 AM

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APO Island’s pristine waters were so invigorating and relaxing. --ANDY SEVILLA

Eyes on the Road
Andy Sevilla

I JUST came back from a trip to Oriental Negros (yes, it used to be called Negros Oriental), Dumaguete and Cebu.

It wasn’t a last-ditch effort to catch up on a summer getaway. Although it was great fun, indeed, it was also a grueling four-day discovery of the inherent beauty of our own beloved country made possible by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) and held from May 31 to June 3 in those scenic, getaway resort islands.

Entitled the “Toyota Road Trek 3,” the adventure was for the motoring media. The fun and excitement were more than enough for a first-timer to the said event.

It was rather short but very fulfilling, and this writer would really like to thank the organizers for inviting and having us as one of the “road-trek warriors.” The Toyota people really organized it very well—from the event challenges to road travel up to the food and room accommodations. This writer was amazed that there were 42 participants aside from the observers and officials.

Toyota executives who accompanied the group were Santos Guerrero, TMP EVP for marketing; Danny Isla, FVP for marketing; Raymond Rodriguez and Jing Atienza, who are VPs for vehicle sales; Atty. Rommel Gutierrez, VP for management services office and corporate planning group; Motonori Oshima, VP for customers service operations; and Sherwin Chua-Lim, AVP for sales distribution department of the vehicle sales operations. Their support staff were also excellent in the speedy facilitation of our needs from the various event stations up to the airport.

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THEFortuners, Hi-Luxes and Innovas waiting for the "road trek warriors" at the parking of Bahura Resort & Spa in Dumaguete. --ANDY SEVILLA

This writer was with his colleague in this publication, Ira Panganiban, and we were bunched with Auto Extreme’s Ardie Lopez and Joselu Romualdez in a team that went head-to-head with nine other quartets in the three-event challenge. The heated dispute involved a kayaking relay race in the scenic and serene waters of the Balinsasayao Twin Lakes in Oriental Negros; rappelling at the Niludhan Falls in the City of Bayawan, also in Oriental Negros; and the snorkeling and diving at the picture-perfect Apo Island in Dumaguete.

To make known that the whole event was really a “wet and wild road trek,” we were ordered to be in our wetsuits as much as possible, even before we boarded the plane for the one-hour trip to Dumaguete airport. Right after embarking, the convoy of various Toyota vehicles, such as Fortuners, Hi-Luxes and Innovas, zoomed ahead for the almost one-hour drive to Balinsasayao National Park.

This writer was really hooked with kayaking on his the first time out on one of the Twin Lakes. The weather was great and the air temperature hovered around 23 to 25 degrees Centigrade, while the water was relatively cool.

Yes, this writer has no experience swimming in deep waters but the allure of immersing oneself was so great that he immediately said “yes” when nominated as one of the three participants from our team. Ira was the one who “shot” videos and photographs from the shore. This writer immediately learned how to handle the paddles “like a feather” and how to push the other side when one side is in the water. This writer was fourth among the 10 kayakers in the first buoy-station where he was replaced by another teammate. Our team placed eighth overall in the said event.

All stomachs were grumbling when we got out of the water and rain started to fall. We were ushered into a nearby clearing where three big tents served as shelter as we partook of a very hearty meal consisting of tinola soup, beef caldereta, fried shrimps and squids.

As I noticed that my sandal was broken—the first casualty of the rigorous initial challenge—the organizer announced that the second stage was coming up within the next two hours while we drove to Bayawan City, where the Niludhan Falls is situated.

That second stage was the most exciting and dangerous of them all. Ira begged off and I seconded the motion, leaving our teammates Ardie and Joselu no other option but to do the rappelling from 180 feet high, where the waters of the falls start, and then jump the remaining 30 feet. Ira and this writer became the “rescuers” and we waited for them in the muddy waters below. We did fairly well in that event.

We did say that it was dangerous, right? Being the rescuers also took a lot of guts as we had to wade in the chocolate-colored water and stay there until we had rescued our two colleagues. The current was so strong that this writer sustained two deep cuts on his right foot from razor-sharp stones while fighting to stay in position. Most of those who rappelled also had gashes on their arms and feet. This writer also had a severe headache, which was earlier mistaken for high blood pressure.

This writer took the wheel of the Fortuner from that place, while three of his battle-weary colleagues slept it out for most of the two-and-a-half-hour trek to the spacious Bahura Resort & Spa back in Dumaguete. After dinner and a welcome program beside the swimming pool, the “warriors” quietly slipped into their rooms for a much-needed body massage to soothe their weary bodies. Those who were really thirsty for the booze and more camaraderie partied up to the wee hours of the morning.

Feeling refreshed and rejuvenated, the “warriors” were ushered into two waiting boats, which brought them to the nearby Apo Island—a 40-minute ride from the shore located off the coast of Dauin and situated in the Mindanao Sea. It is 72 hectares of volcanic rock island, which was converted into a marine sanctuary in 1985 by Silliman University.

Now this writer knows why this is considered the diving mecca of the country and one of the best diving sites in Asia and also “regarded as the second largest in the world.” The group spent more than five hours of stay there, where the third and the easiest challenge took place. It was Joselu who dove for the key of the Innova, which we took from Dumaguete to Cebu via a Roro ship of the Maayo Shipping Line.

Getting the most out of our stay in that island, this writer, Al Mendoza, Ron de los Reyes and several others didn’t go to the nearby fish sanctuary with the main group. We stayed in the water for several hours for snorkeling, kayaking and swimming before another hearty lunch was served near the beach. After eating like hungry wolves, we plunged once more into the inviting waters until we packed up 2 in the afternoon. The Innova was already waiting for us when we got back to Bahura Resort & Spa and we immediately left on a convoy for Cebu.

Yes, it was a long drive but the whole group stayed as one as we cruised the highways at more than 100 kph. We arrived at the Marco Polo Hotel at around 8 in the evening and attended the welcome dinner hosted by Alfred Ty, Toyota vice chairman and top officer of the elegant Marco Polo Hotel. It was there when our editor, Popong Andolong, joined us. A poker game in one of the function rooms punctuated our night before the following morning’s 18-hole golf game at the Cebu Golf & Country Club.

While the whole group of trekkers transferred to Mactan and billeted to the popular Maribago Bluewaters and Resort for the much-needed R&R, that Saturday was a great one for all the golf enthusiasts. Yes, we survived the sweltering heat of the sun but, naaaah, don’t ask me how I did, huh! Popong, this writer, as well as our flight mates Raymond Rodriguez and Atty. Gutierrez, really enjoyed the game and the good company.

The awarding ceremony was conducted later in the evening near the beach and it was one helluva night for all the participants as foods and drinks flowed. As expected, another round of poker punctuated the night, which was won by Mr. Isla.

Talk of “Road Trek 4” has begun as early as now and many are already packing their bags for next year!

Source (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/06132007/motoring02.html)

nicko

September 9th, 2007, 10:40 AM

^^ nice find!!

ritche

September 10th, 2007, 04:20 AM

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ritche

September 10th, 2007, 07:03 AM

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Simple luxury and elegance...

ritche

September 10th, 2007, 07:16 AM

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On the other hand, Bo's Coffee is coming at the end of this year, and so will Figaro be next year!!!

Hmmm, there'll be many coffee shops in Dumaguete...

nicko

September 10th, 2007, 04:37 PM

^^ thnks for that. I also have my own colletion of Miracle Mile pics.. still on my phone.. cnt find easy ways to extract it.. I wonder where will BO's Coffee Club locate here.. I hope it wud be near SU! and the place should also be nice. I'm hell excited! More and more reasons for me to become a caffeine addict!!!!

The Cebuano Exultor

September 10th, 2007, 06:37 PM

ritche

September 11th, 2007, 02:48 AM

You gotta try it guys. :yes: Don't also forget to try their Double Decker Cheese Burger it's, by far, the best burger in town. :yes:

They serve their meals American style talaga. If they mess up, they replace it or give you something free. What a good impression they give to their customers!!! and their burgers are really big and served with fresh ingredients!

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ritche

September 11th, 2007, 02:50 AM

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nicko

September 11th, 2007, 05:42 AM

God, I love Miracle Mile's Taco Salad. It's the only thing I'm gonna have for the rest of this week [brunch and dinner].

You gotta try it guys. :yes: Don't also forget to try their Double Decker Cheese Burger it's, by far, the best burger in town. :yes:

hows the price??.. i still hav to try the place for the food..

i like the new STED's and Mister Donut. Its hidden from the streets and it's a courtyard-type cafe.. definitely sumthing new from STED's and Mr. Donut. Thanks for the pic ritch.

The Cebuano Exultor

September 11th, 2007, 12:56 PM

^^ The prices aren't that high. It's way cheaper than those cafe-type restos around the city such as Boston Market and C&L Suites' rooftop cafe. Oh which reminds me, I forgot to pay my bill awhile ago...oh shit.:doh:

Pakshet. Gotta the go back there and pay. he:lol:he:lol:he:lol:

nicko

September 11th, 2007, 04:07 PM

ritche

September 12th, 2007, 05:33 AM

LOL!..:lol: No wonder i saw sum poster outside their door with sum1's face there and a wanted message.. kidding..

i happened to do the same at boston market. i was so red wen i paid my bill 5hours later..

had the same experience in one of the restaurants here...hehehe:lol: But in fairness, though these places look very classy and elegant, their prices are way below than if you find these stores in other cities, and those people were about to report my name in the local police station. What a heck, it was in the same day that I saw BORAT!!! What a funny experience...

The Cebuano Exultor

September 12th, 2007, 12:18 PM

@ ritche

had the same experience in one of the restaurants here...hehehe:lol: But in fairness, though these places look very classy and elegant, their prices are way below than if you find these stores in other cities, and those people were about to report my name in the local police station. What a heck, it was in the same day that I saw BORAT!!! What a funny experience...

^^ AHAHA:lol: That's the "Curse of Borat."

@ nicko
Is Boston Market still around? BTW, McDonald's Corporations owns the Boston Market brand. It's one of its minor brands. If McDonald's knows about this, this place is gonna get sued.

nicko

September 12th, 2007, 03:43 PM

@ ritche

^^ AHAHA:lol: That's the "Curse of Borat."

@ nicko
Is Boston Market still around? BTW, McDonald's Corporations owns the Boston Market brand. It's one of its minor brands. If McDonald's knows about this, this place is gonna get sued.

yep, it's still around serving the best and the freshest garden salads and pastas around town!!.. and its not pricey..

ritche

September 13th, 2007, 05:51 AM

Photographing Ms. Dumaguete (By Ms. Aloha Lavina)

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More Dumaguete pictures here (http://www.pbase.com/aloha_lavina/dumaguete).

kyle@1008

September 14th, 2007, 01:45 PM

lovely, those pictures are really great,.. I've seen pegeant photos before, this is the best I've seen among local beauty contests,.. it could even vie for international...

ritche

September 14th, 2007, 02:45 PM

lovely, those pictures are really great,.. I've seen pegeant photos before, this is the best I've seen among local beauty contests,.. it could even vie for international...

The photographer is a Sillimanian who is now based in the States. Yeah, her photographs are really world class, making something out of ordinary things.

Guys, Sted's Portal West is now open, although its whole area is not yet finished. It's nice and quite different from the Sted's in front of the Katipunan Hall.

ritche

September 14th, 2007, 02:48 PM

The Dumaguete City government is determined to reduce carbon emissions as part of its efforts to arrest global warning and the impending high cost of fuel.

City administrator Dominador Dumalag Jr., a licensed mechanical engineer, said using an electric car in Dumaguete is being considered to help solve the worldwide environmental dilemma. A prototype of the electric car was successfully tested on the oldest multicab of Dumaguete, going to Dauin town and back.

Full story here (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2007/September/14/negor6.htm).

nicko

September 14th, 2007, 05:24 PM

They keep this university town up and alive all day and all night.. These stores offer free wifi and bottomless brewed coffee (Jollibee, Dunkin Donuts), and bottomless soup (Chowking)!!! Very good for us students who love to burn our midnight candles in their stores..

Jollibee North Road / SU
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Jollibee Perdices
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Chowking Perdices
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Dunkin Donuts Perdices
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time check: 2:00am

Soon to follow, McDonald's!!

pics taken yesterday sept 14
i purposely decreased the pic size (320x240) so as to save time to download the page

nicko

September 14th, 2007, 06:12 PM

Portal West Building (SU Mall)
present mall tenants as of Sept 14, 2007 at 8:00pm

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Outside of the mall:
1st level and Mezzanine
-- Jumong Korean Buffet
-- National Bookstore
-- BizHub.COM internet cafe and business center
-- The STEDS Courtyard
-- Mr. Donuts with al fresco courtyard
-- And other free standing stalls: Thirsty, Potato Corner, Waffle Master, Waffle King, Shawarma Stalls, Coffee Stands, Ice Cream Parlors, and lots MORE..

Inside of the mall:
2nd Level
-- Cuttin' Loose Salon
-- Miracle Mile Coffee, Souvineer, Bookstore
-- Urban Fashion (im not quite sure of the name but it sounds somthing like that..)
-- The 1st Internet Cafe and Ultimate Gaming Station
-- Two chic botiques (forgot the names)
-- An internet Cafe (forgot the name.. sheesh!)

3rd level
-- A really chic but expensive spa (forgot the name.. It starts with a D)

Still to be occupied: Half of the second level, whole area of both 3rd and 4th levels. So we will expect to have lots and lots of stores and a foodcourt to open @ Portal West!!

The stores are not cheap looking nor operating in a "bisdak" manner.. All have class, taste, and style.. Definitely not mediocre even though most are locally owned. That's why I love it!

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BizHub.COM Internet Cade and Business Center (with passage way to the STED'S courtyard and Mister Donut)
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Jumong Korean Buffet (front portion)
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nicko

September 14th, 2007, 06:37 PM

The STED's Courtyard @ Portal West

Guys, Sted's Portal West is now open, although its whole area is not yet finished. It's nice and quite different from the Sted's in front of the Katipunan Hall.

Yeah, i went there and checked it out myself. You are right ritch, it is totally different from all the other STED's 4 branches since it's concept is outdoor / al fresco / courtyard with huge umbrellas and nice coffee tables. The location is also in itself very unique and adds to the indoor, courtyard feel to it as it is surrounded by the four tall galssy walls of Portal West's 4 storey structure.

But what makes it really stand out is that in the middle of it is Mister Donut's and STED's convinience store combined together in one structure with a nice interior design. The outdoor flooring is done with bricks and earth-colored tiles.

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The crowded courtyard
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Mister Donut / STED's Convience store
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My friends and I sampling on STED's and Mr Donut's freebies! Good brewed coffee, pasta, and chips!
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The opening night was heralded with the loud thuds of bands, and the most acclaimed tribal band, Banda Mangga. After a while, the place was set to a relaxing mood with acoustic bands.. Then back again to house, trance, and RnB which made the whole crowd groove the night out! The place is still only about 60% finished..

nicko

September 14th, 2007, 06:45 PM

lovely, those pictures are really great,.. I've seen pegeant photos before, this is the best I've seen among local beauty contests,.. it could even vie for international...

More on Ms. Dumaguete 2006 / Ms Teen Philippines 2006 Top 5, Miss Shekina Lasola:

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Miss Dumaguete 2005, Ms. Josephine Milio

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They are modeling Mr. Josip Tumapa's creations. Mr. Tumapa is a SU college student of the College of Performing Arts.

Damn! Simply gorgeous!!!!!!!

tj_brewed

September 14th, 2007, 09:04 PM

^^ wow.......GWAPA!!!

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 06:24 AM

^^ How far is the distance between Robinson's Dumaguete from the Portal West Buildingof SU?Nice pics,Anyway.

ritche

September 15th, 2007, 06:25 AM

I was just sampling the donuts @ Mr. Donut yesterday and I was treated to a free coffee and donut yesterday morning. At night I went back to see the bands, and I was treated to a free dinner courtesy of the Du's, owners of Sted's convenience stores. They are really good that's why their stores are thriving in the city. The Du's are close friends of my other close friends.

ritche

September 15th, 2007, 06:28 AM

^^ How far is the distance between Robinson's Dumaguete from the Portal West Buildingof SU?Nice pics,Anyway.

Just about 5 minutes ride. I went to the construction site of Robinsons yesterday to ask for brochures, and the steps and the roads around are already constructed. The terrain is not flat, but they made it intentionally rolling, that's why it's taking long to make the roads and the infrastructures around.

My friend who's working at the control tower of the Dumaguete airport saw the plans for the expansion of the Dumaguete airport and he said that the budget for the airport terminal alone is Php100 million.

@Nicko: All the internet cafes at the Portal West building uses only LCD flat screen (you cannot see a CRT screen in any internet cafe there), most are 17", some 19". The Korean owned internet cafe which will be opening soon is really classy and uses only reclining office chairs. This is definitely good especially for businessmen. And the ambience is quite good.

nicko

September 15th, 2007, 10:28 AM

^^ that's why i applaud for Portal West's non-settlement for mediocrity..;)

jaywalker

September 15th, 2007, 05:38 PM

Wastewater facility gets
interest of China officials
IN DUMAGUETE
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
Nanhai officials from the district of Guangzhou City in China have communicated their interest in the wastewater treatment facility in Dumaguete City after the city was cited as a model local government unit in Asia in the implementation of Local Initiatives for Affordable Waste water programs.

The report does not say, however, to whom they communicated. The study tour of Chinese officials is organized by the Asia Foundation, through country representative Dr. Steven Rood. It is aimed at exposing environmental, trade and economic officials, and community leaders from Nanhai district to different models of community and citizen participation in environmental protection and, in monitoring of water quality.

It also hopes to provide information on how government officials disclose to communities the information collected through monitoring. The Chinese delegates will be in Dumaguete on Sept. 20.*JG

Web www.visayandailystar.com

gen1

September 16th, 2007, 02:25 PM

They keep this university town up and alive all day and all night.. These stores offer free wifi and bottomless brewed coffee (Jollibee, Dunkin Donuts), and bottomless soup (Chowking)!!! Very good for us students who love to burn our midnight candles in their stores..

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Chowking Perdices
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time check: 1:22am

I saw three indian guys pick up angelitas de la noche there when I went there today at 3am for some hot soup. sa tricycle pa isinakay :lol:

buti pa sa qyosko, at 3am walang nag-pipick up ng tsiks. abala kasi ang mga GRO na nagpupunta sa Qyosko sa pag higop ng mainit na sabaw ng bulalo :nuts:

ritche

September 17th, 2007, 06:06 AM

I saw three indian guys pick up angelitas de la noche there when I went there today at 3am for some hot soup. sa tricycle pa isinakay :lol:

buti pa sa qyosko, at 3am walang nag-pipick up ng tsiks. abala kasi ang mga GRO na nagpupunta sa Qyosko sa pag higop ng mainit na sabaw ng bulalo :nuts:

I guess these angels of the night are the ones standing in front of the stores past midnight. But some of them are smart enough not to be known as such by people.

The Cebuano Exultor

September 17th, 2007, 01:29 PM

^^ that's why i applaud for Portal West's non-settlement for mediocrity..;)

^^ Forgive me for not agreeing with you on this. The Portal West is, in fact, personifies how Silliman University (over the years) have slowly declined into ever more mediocrity.

Fact: Food outlets at Portal West's second floor [Case in Point: Miracle Mile] aren't allowed to cook inside the building because there is a non-existent emergency springkler system.

Jeez, if they can't afford to spend for such, they should, at least, provide for fire extinguishers. :no:

nicko

September 18th, 2007, 02:58 AM

^^ So Jumong's food are not cooked inside their resto??.. Im completely unaware of the fact u stated. Pobably they just don't want to risk having stores using fuel and fire inside or else Portal West would just end up down to ground zero in ashes if accidents will happen. Sayang ang "gift from the alumni.." :lol: Having none of those operations will surely be a lot safer for the building.. But even if there were no food outlets, I still say SU's Portal West is something not very usual right now here in the city. The tenants arent so bad... And im pretty sure if there are no emergency sprinklers installed, then there should be fire extinguishers. Isnt it required in all commercial establishments? Im sure they are aware about that and are doing something about it..................

ritche

September 18th, 2007, 05:46 AM

FYI, Portal West Building is made only of non-combustible materials such as steel, hardiflex, glass and a little concrete. Most buildings are made mostly of heavy concrete and steel bars. I guess they made it intentional to be like this. Hardiflex is a fire-retardant material.

Portal West uses a modern construction method which reduces the total weight of the building, and easier should the building be renovated since those hardiflex divisions can be easily removed. I guess this also reduces the cost of the building without sacrificing its durability and quality. I am not sure if a sprinkler system is needed for the building.

Cooking will be allowed at the top floor where the foodcourt will be located. I heard that they will make some adjustments with the design of the Portal East building with their experiences with the Portal West, but the design will essentially be the same: a modern and architecturally pleasing edifice in downtown Dumaguete which would contribute to the city's modernist outlook and symbolize the future of Silliman University.

averatec3200

September 18th, 2007, 10:10 AM

nicko

September 18th, 2007, 06:49 PM

The Silliman Medical Center complex is mainly composed of Silliman Medical Center Main Hospital Building, the SU School of Medicine Building, Angelo King Research Building, and the soon to operate Medical Arts Building (connected to the main hospital building through a two-storey sky bridge installed at the third and fourth floors of both structures).

After the completion of the Medical Arts Building, a proposed Mall (MediMALL) will also be constructed beside Main Hospital Building.

Silliman University Medical School Building
(Taken from the Pediatrics Department of SMC Main Hospital Blg, 4th level)

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The still under construction Medical Arts Building / SMC annex

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pics as of last week, Wednesday & Thursday (Sept 12 and 13)

ritche

September 19th, 2007, 04:21 AM

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Silliman Medical Arts Building when finished

Nice...Silliman Medical Center is turning into a world class medical institution. Hmm, all the hospitals and medical centers in Dumaguete are expanding. Soon the city can pitch as a prime destination for medical tourism with its relaxing atmosphere conducive for recuperating.

Spas and massage parlors are also thriving in the city, with many more being added as time goes by.

And a casino is also rising in Dauin...

ritche

September 19th, 2007, 05:36 AM

While many Filipinos choose to leave the country and work abroad, more foreign nationals are thinking of staying in the Philippines, which they consider a great place to live.

The Department of Tourism (DOT) yesterday reported that Americans and other foreign travelers have actually listed Negros Oriental as among the top 20 best islands in the world to live.

Tourism Secretary Joseph Ace Durano said Negros Oriental joined the list of other exotic places such as the Grand Cayman, Gozo in Malta, Carriacou in Grenada and Vieques in Puerto Rico, which all offer a mix of indigenous culture, friendly neighbors, uncomplicated living and adventure attractions....

But more than the attractions, Durano said the people play a big role in giving a warm welcome and creating a positive impression among travelers.

“Negros Oriental being recognized as one of the best islands to live speaks of an exceptionally hospitable experience that makes people want to stay for the long haul,” Durano pointed out.

Full story here (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Headlines&p=49&type=2&sec=24&aid=20070918190).

ritche

September 19th, 2007, 06:05 AM

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Photos courtesy of Dumaguete Batch 2006 (http://www.batch2006.com/negros/visit_dumaguete-city.htm).

ritche

September 19th, 2007, 07:19 AM

Any news on when will the construction of Portal East Building start?

I hope the building will still accommodate the current occupant of the lot... there will then be a bookstore (SU and National) on both East and West building...

As soon as there are funds. The SU Bookstore, I heard, will be closed. There are already plenty of prospective occupants even at this time for the Portal East.

nicko

September 19th, 2007, 08:21 AM

My regular breakfast meal @ McDo has always been with these caucasians (expats) which almost usually outnumber our breed, the locals.. One proof that Dumaguete and Oriental Negros is definitely one of the top 20 best island/places in the world to settle in... ;) Restos at the boulevard is one place to have a very good breakfast with a bonus view of Rizal Blvrd sunrise!!

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The still unfinished main lobby and mezzanine of Potal West Building with National Bookstore..

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The new College of Nursing Building A. There are three of these 3-storey structures and will be altogether connected with sky bridges. This one is also being currently connected to the Science Complex..

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The Dumaguete Souvenirs Stand.. Now at major department stores, malls, and convinience stores same as SU Souviners Stands.. This one (STED's SU) happened to be bare on items.. SOLD OUT!

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ritche

September 19th, 2007, 08:41 AM

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The new College of Nursing Building A. There are three of these 3-storey structures and will be altogether connected with sky bridges. This one is also being currently connected to the Science Complex..

This is actually the smallest among the three buildings of the College of Nursing complex.

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The Computer Center building also is now almost finished.

ritche

September 19th, 2007, 04:32 PM

International Billard competition is coming to town. Keeping up its up and coming reputation as the convention and sports center in the South, Dumaguete City and the province will be hosting the 2007 9-Ball Billiards Championship with top Philippine Billiard international figures pitting against their international opponents.

That will be on Nov. 16 - 18 at the new NegOr International Convention Center. The event will be covered by international sports television.

Filipino billiards ace players such as 2004 World Champion Alex Pagulayan, Lee Van Corteza, Francisco "Django" Bustamante, Hall of Famer Efren "Bata" Reyes and current World Pool Champion Ronnie Alcano are expected to participate in the competitions.

Full story here (http://www.negroschronicle.com/).

nicko

September 19th, 2007, 06:11 PM

^^ After the world has seen Dumaguete through the 2nd Ronadalla International Festival, the International Billiard Open will surely open Dumaguete's doors to the International scene once again! Next thing to happen after will be another International gathering of leaders.. Another exposure!! Thanks to that Neg. Or Convention Center!!

ritche

September 20th, 2007, 04:50 AM

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ritche

September 20th, 2007, 04:53 AM

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ritche

September 20th, 2007, 04:54 AM

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ritche

September 20th, 2007, 04:55 AM

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ritche

September 21st, 2007, 07:03 AM

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GearX

September 21st, 2007, 10:56 AM

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jaywalker

September 21st, 2007, 02:01 PM

^^ Wow, massive redevelopment around SU.

ritche

September 22nd, 2007, 03:52 PM

There's a new website for Dumaguete: www.dumaguetelifestyle.com (http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/).

gen1

September 23rd, 2007, 02:06 AM

[B]Portal West Building (SU Mall)

3rd level
-- A really chic but expensive spa (forgot the name.. It starts with a D)

I tried out the spa. Aint chic nor expensive. They're cheaper than Body and Sole, which is the cheapest spa I go to at P250 a massage ( even less when they have a promo going on).

that spa in the 3rd floor has it's music on so loud it's irritating :ohno: (they said they have to have it on loud to drown out the construction noise going on outside)

also they have this quirky way of massaging you face up with the massuer at your head area. so when the massuer reaches to rub your belly area his crotch rubs against your head. anak ng iring ! ! ! >(

ok lang sana yun if the massuer is female sana (dahil mihilig naman ako sa durian), pero in the tradition of dumaguete spas, same sex ang masahista at kliyente.

nicko

September 23rd, 2007, 03:43 AM

There's a new website for Dumaguete: www.dumaguetelifestyle.com (http://www.dumaguetelifestyle.com/).

nice site. very, very informative and interactive. another potential site for a good dumaguete forum added to dumagueteinfo.com and of course, this forum!!!..:) Anyone knows who made it? its not bad for a new site..

nicko

September 23rd, 2007, 04:05 AM

Excerpts from dumaguetelifestyle.com's (www.dumaguetelifestyle.com) article on Buglasan Festival and the proposal to move it to December.
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The Buglasan Festival of Festivals that is held every third week of October will now be moved to the month of December.

“It (Buglasan festival) will be held on December 21, 2007 to January 1, 2008,” confirmed Myla Mae Bromo-Abellana, senior tourism operations officer of Negros Oriental Provincial Tourism Office.

Governor Emilio Macias II proposed for the postponement of the Buglasan activities sometime in June, according to Abellana.

She said the governor saw significance to hold the province’s festival in December.

It was on the 1st of January that the separation of the two islands — Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental — took place. Abellana said it is for this reason that the governor wanted to culminate the activity on January 1.

New name and venue

The festival will no longer be called Buglasan Festivals of Festival. Instead, it will be named Buglas Festival.

“The change in name was to differentiate it from the Buglasan in October,” said Abellana.

Negros Island was originally named “Buglas.” But the Spaniards changed it to Negros because of the Negritos (dark-skinned people) that inhabited the island.

The activities though for the Buglas Festival are more or less the same with the events lined up for the previously held Buglasan Festivals.

Abellana also said the Sidlakang Negros Village will be the new site of the Buglas Festival.

The Buglasan Festival is usually being held at the Capitol grounds.

Participating local government units (LGUs) in the Buglasan Festival before would have to build their booths (a temporary structure) at the Capitol grounds with a budget of P50,000.

This year though in the Buglas Festival, the Macias administration has decided to construct permanent structures, where the LGUs can display their products.

“All they (participating LGUs of Buglas Festival) have to do now is to beautify the structures and set up their products there,” said Abellana.

A total of 25 booths are planned to be built at the Sidlakang Negros Village since the province of Negros Oriental is composed of 25 LGUs.

The tourism officer said Governor Macias envisioned the Sidlakang Negros Village to be an all-year-round site for festivals and future events of the province, which is why permanent structures are being constructed there.

Due to lack of time however in the preparation of the Buglas Festival considering it was only recently that the postponement of the activities was confirmed, Abellana admitted that only five booths will be finished in December.

She said in the meantime the rest of the participating LGUs will have to build temporary structures for their booths.

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What do u think about this?.. Bacolod has been having their Masskara Festival during Octobers, so with the change of date, it would now mean that tourists will not be anymore divided in going to either Bcd or here.. We will now have all the tourist bulk if it will be moved to December. However, December is usually not the time for people to go to another place for a festival since it is most usually spent in going back home to each other's hometowns.. Cguro mingaw jud if December!!!!!:ohno: :ohno:

The idea of having permanent structures will definitely loose the surprise element, which the Buglasan at the Capitol has. People witness it to see which booths are the best.. Every year, there is always something to look forward to.. With permanent structures, its going to be boring..:ohno: :ohno:

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Last year's Tayasan Booth
http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dum/2006/11/06/article_192726_11-05-2006.jpg
The booth of Tayasan is most outstanding Buglasan booth of the year, followed by those of Mabinay and Ayungon, 2nd and 3rd best booths respectively.

nicko

September 23rd, 2007, 04:12 AM

The National Pyrotechnics Competition (when it was started in the first Buglasan Festival, it was also the first in the country to have such competition..)

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ritche

September 23rd, 2007, 05:59 AM

ok lang sana yun if the massuer is female sana (dahil mihilig naman ako sa durian), pero in the tradition of dumaguete spas, same sex ang masahista at kliyente.

You should have insisted for a masseuse. I was going for a massage in one of the parlors here, and they gave me a masseur. I told them I want a masseuse, and they said okay. But I had to wait for almost an hour to have her.

ritche

September 23rd, 2007, 06:12 AM

http://img295.imageshack.us/img295/6222/2663458070030786866monotw1.jpg

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nicko

September 25th, 2007, 05:28 AM

Just some of the SUGAR MANSIONS along Rizal Avenue Baywalk
(Pardon the shots. I got these shots on a cloudy day using only my phone)

These houses give me the creeps! No offense to the owners whoever they are..;) Although most of them are now converted into commercial establishments (hotel, resto, bar, cafe.. etc).. Sayang! Some are already abondoned.. These were built between the late 1800s to the eraly 1900s

http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/1130/optimusprime035xh0.jpg
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/852/optimusprime038cm6.jpg

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/7876/optimusprime022ni2.jpg

http://img440.imageshack.us/img440/6075/laresidenciadr6.jpg

Now converted into a hotel, restaurant & sports bar (Honeycomb)
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http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/3663/optimusprime051ef7.jpg
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Now Shakey's Pizza
http://img229.imageshack.us/img229/6443/optimusprime043uh3.jpg

The house where Dr. Jose Rizal stayed overnight when he set foot here in Dumaguete.
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/5694/optimusprime057ag0.jpg

nicko

September 25th, 2007, 05:33 AM

The new look of BETHEL.. (What do u think guys?) I like it.. It doesnt look like some hospital as it was oftenly taunted before by foreigners..

http://img219.imageshack.us/img219/1692/optimusprime023dw5.jpg

http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/9082/optimusprime024rl8.jpg

nicko

September 25th, 2007, 05:37 AM

The start of the "Yacht Season" (i coined this term myself.. hehe..) Yachts from Siit Bay in Siaton, which comes from any place in the world will "park" by the Rizal Boulevard once again since the weather there (Siit Bay) is not so good.. This one came first!! The boulevard will once again look more appealing with these yachts.. Mura nag sa Florida.. (As if ive been there.. hehe..)

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/5582/optimusprime016fq8.jpg

ritche

September 25th, 2007, 06:16 AM

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http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/1397/110622942045395a9c5ejv8.jpg

ritche

September 25th, 2007, 06:19 AM

I like the new colors of Bethel. Dumaguete would look more modern if they add more glassy structures such as more hotels and condominiums in the boulevard area. The Dumaguete waterfront would not be out of place even if compared with European and other western seafronts.

ritche

September 25th, 2007, 09:32 AM

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nicko

September 25th, 2007, 03:19 PM

^^ too bad College of Nursing did not have an entry.. They'll probably do some ass kickin! But im glad HS lost this year! hehehe..

ritche

September 26th, 2007, 05:20 AM

The Department of Tourism reported on September 18 that foreigners have listed Negros Oriental as among the top 20 best islands in the world to live.

Full story here (http://www.balitangmarino.com/019311.html#019311).

nicko

September 26th, 2007, 06:03 AM

I did not know the master of the papaya dance (edu manzano) was here last 22 during the opening of pinkaholic at portal west.. hehehe,,

Miguel

September 26th, 2007, 08:29 AM