Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 17

GearX

February 9th, 2008, 03:29 AM

Robinsons Dumaguete to start operations mid-2009 (http://www.bworld.com.ph/BW020908/content.php?id=042)

Gokongwei-led Robinsons Land Corp. will complete the construction of Dumaguete’s first shopping mall towards the middle of next year, Robinsons Malls general manager Nilo Mapa said in a disclosure.

Robinsons Dumaguete Mall will be the listed company’s fourth mall in the Visayas region, following the three shopping malls in Bacolod, Iloilo and Cebu. Another mall will open in Tacloban.

"Robinsons Dumaguete will be the center of activity for the province. This is where the locals, tourists, students and other wills converge, meet and experience a whole new way of life. Dumaguete is ready for this change. The residents are well educated and well-heeled plus local economy is booming with a lot of activity coming from tourism, & call centers," Mr. Mapa said.

Located along the Dumaguete South Road, a major junction in the newly-developed Dumaguete Central Business District, Robinsons Mall will be the "first and only full service shopping mall in the entire province catering not only the locals but also other residents from the nearby cities and towns."

The modern mall structure will be clean and spacious, and fully equipped toilets and other conveniences.

Anchor tenants include the Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman Do It Center, Robinsons Appliances and Toys ’R’ Us.

"Robinsons Movieworld, located at the second level, will be operating three cinemas," Mr. Mapa said.

A kid’s section, health and beauty outlets, service and IT zones, a drug store, quick serve restaurants and a book store are also expected to operate in the mall.

Supporting Robinsons Dumaguete's tenant mix are popular retail operators, fast food chains as well as local entrepreneurs.

"An al fresco area has been integrated into the mall layout with the city’s landscape providing a conducive backdrop. Shoppers will have something extra to enjoy and experience while dining here," Mr. Mapa said.

Aside from the mall, the development will also include a hotel and a trade hall. The hotel will have over 80 rooms with a coffee shop, while the trade exhibit hall will be approximately 3,000 square meters.

Robinsons Land operates 20 shopping malls, 23 residential condominiums, five office buildings, 27 housing & land developments, and three hotels. — Ruby Anne M. Rubio

nicko

February 9th, 2008, 08:49 AM

^^ thnks for the updates!..:)

nicko

February 9th, 2008, 12:17 PM

DCWD: Dumaguete City Water District

http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/attachments/photo-board/974d1184048339t-pictures-new-sites-dumaguete-city-p7090002.jpg

cheersmate

February 10th, 2008, 08:52 AM

has anyone been to DAUIN? will u live there then travel to dumaguete on a daily basis or rather live in dumaguete?

nicko

February 10th, 2008, 10:34 AM

its just 30-45 minutes from the city so it wont hurt if u live there and travel back and forth from there to dumaguete.. log on to www.dumagueteinfo.com for more info. its a forum website for expats here in dumaguete and in the province. i assure u the forumers there can help u. most of them live in dauin.. they are from almost every corner of the globe...

johnnyS

February 10th, 2008, 12:09 PM

Does it really take 30-45min? I thought it was only 8km away?

nicko

February 10th, 2008, 04:40 PM

i guess u can get there as fast as 20 minutes if ur fast...

johnnyS

February 11th, 2008, 03:59 PM

Does anyone know about how many tourists visit Dumaguete each year?

cheersmate

February 12th, 2008, 06:10 AM

do u have pics of Dauin?
beachsides & mountains?

GearX

February 12th, 2008, 08:13 AM

Region 7 PNP lauds Neg. Or. police for lowest crime volume (http://www.positivenewsmedia.net/am2/publish/Inspirational_25/Region_7_PNP_lauds_Neg_Or_police_for_lowest_crime_volume.shtml)

DUMAGUETE CITY, Feb. 10 (PNA)-– The Philippine National Police (PNP) hierarchy in Region 7, headed by Chief Supt. Ronald Roderos on Friday lauded the PNP in Negros Oriental for besting other commands in Region 7 by producing the best city and municipal police stations in 2007.

In a message read by his deputy regional PNP director, C/Supt. Federico Terte, the PRO-7 director cited the sterling leadership of provincial commander,Sr. Supt. Melvin Ramon Buenafe in reducing the crime volume of the province this year.

Records show that from 796 incidents recorded in 2006, the number dropped to 691 in 2007, or 13.2 percent, thus making it the biggest reduction in crime volume in Central Visayas so far in the last 10 years, Terte said.

This indicates that each member of the police organization has effectively performed his duties and functions as protector of the people.

In 2007, the Valencia police station was adjudged as best police station throughout the country, the Dumaguete police station as best city police station in Region 7 and the Pamplona police station as best peace unit in the region.

These are considered unprecedented accomplishments, Roderos said in his statement.

Because of this, the Negros Oriental provincial police office was also adjudged as best in the region.

Negros Oriental also ranked first in intelligence performance in Central Visayas.

Terte led PRO-7 officials during the 17th PNP Day celebration held at Camp Fernandez in Agan-an, Sibulan, and attended by police and military officials, local officials and representatives from various sectors in the community, including the tri-media.

In the same activity, the Negros Oriental PNP Provincial Office handed out certificates of recognition to various groups and individuals for their continuous support to the command which helped in their exemplary accomplishments.(PNA)

jmok

February 12th, 2008, 09:20 AM

hi,,,,,, kanina i read a newspaper MANILA STANDARD TODAY ata yun,and I saw there posted sa FIXED ASSET section ng newspaper ang interior design of Robinson Dumaguete....and it looks beautiful....

I hope someone here can post the picture of Rob. Dumaguete...

salamat...

GearX

February 12th, 2008, 09:39 AM

http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2961/68406707ac9.jpg

jmok

February 12th, 2008, 09:46 AM

@GEARX
thank you for the picture............

GearX

February 12th, 2008, 09:56 AM

photo was first posted by @ritche...:)

GearX

February 12th, 2008, 09:58 AM

Dumaguete - Philippines Best Kept Secret (http://liveinthephilippines.com/guestblog/2008/01/15/dumaguete-philippines-best-kept-secret/)

Dumaguete is not to big and not to small, it’s just about right. Just ask the 4,000 or so foreigners who call Dumaguete home. After the Robinson Mall is built in about one year’s time, it will be almost perfect. Most of the voids we presently have such as good coffee establishments, a real heath club/gym, more varied restaurants and a more sophisticated supermarket and department store will be filled and trips to Cebu for shopping will be greatly diminished. The understanding is Starbucks, Bo’s Coffee, Gold’s Gym, Robinson’s Supermarket and many more restaurants will be coming along with more specialty shops. There is an Airport located 10 minutes from downtown with two daily flight coming from and going to Manila and you can get to and from Cebu in a few hours time by Bus, Car or Ferry.

Geography – Dumaguete is a lovely seaside town a stones throw away from: Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor and on a clear day you can even see Mindanao. Rizal is the seaside boulevard where many restaurants and hotels are located and where many foreigners tend to congregate. There is also a beautiful walkway right by the water on Rizal and on any given morning or evening hundreds of more people come to walk, exercise, hangout and enjoy the beautiful view of the sea and other islands. The weather is probably not different than any other place in the country with rain and sunshine more or less depending on season.

Foreign Population – about 4,000, mostly German, Swiss, American, British, Canadian and Australian. Mostly retired or semi-retired.

Housing Rentals – When you speak of renting in Dumaguete you can also bring into the picture the towns of Valencia, Bacong, and Dauin which are no more than 15 – 20 minutes away from the city proper. Dauin and Bacong are on the sea and Valencia is an elevated town about 700 – 1700 feet above sea level and views to match. Thus you can have the best of all worlds as to where to live. Rentals range from P4000 to P50,000 monthly depending on size and location. This is perhaps the most inflated cost of living in a place with so many foreigners. The typical house suitable for a westernized foreigner with family will run closer to P15,000 if not P20,000 monthly.

Housing Purchase – There are many houses for sale now due to a depreciated dollar. You can find beautiful seaside houses with good lots sizes from about P5 million to P15 million. Otherwise houses on the market range from about P2 million to P18 million. Many have pools and western standards of construction.

Property –This also tends to be higher than other places. Beachfront P800 to P3,000 per sqm. Valencia about P250 – P1500 sqm.

Housing Construction – There is one awesome builder here who builds for many of the foreigners at about P20,000 per sqm for a high quality turn-key house. Just put in your appliances. There are other good builders here as well.

Roads – The national highway which runs north and south of the city is a very good road. Unfortunately, many of the roads in the city limits leave much to be desired and some in particular are so pot hole ridden they can present a danger to motorists.

Traffic – hundreds of tricycles and motor scooters call Dumaguete home and they tend to get in the way of cars and trucks. Nevertheless, it is fun to navigate around them and no doubt Dumaguete is a great place to hone your driving skills. There are no lights as the town is really too small for them.

Eating & Food – There are many restaurants of different food types here and food prices are affordable. As for specialty grocery food items, you will find some imported stuff in Lee Plaza the current and only real supermarket now in town (Robinsons’s will change that thankfully) and at Why Not. Why Not located on Rizal. has European style breads and meats available at their restaurant Delicatessen.

Entertainment – Why Not is both a restaurant and at night has a disco in the back. It is a very popular place for both locals and foreigners. There are also other places for dancing and listening to music

Schools, Hospitals and Places of Worship– 5 Colleges and Universities I think and just as many Hospitals. No doubt a great place to educate your kids or seek good medical attention. Also many quality schools for younger students. Hundreds of Churches abound.

Sports & Hobbies – There are two 9 hole golf courses. One is in town and the other 15 minutes away. Then there is Pamplona a true 18 hole course about 40 minutes out of town. A tennis club and a gym are located is in town. A Texas Hold’em game most nights in town, Billard halls and cock fighting arenas of course. Some of the best scuba diving in the country is located in Dauin and Apo Island. There are many Internet cafes that cater to gamers and plenty of DVD movie stores.

Hang outs – There are probably five main hangouts and they all revolve around drinking and eating – Why Not, Annabelle’s, Happy Fred’s, Coco Amigos and McDonalds. All are located on Rizal except McDonalds. They all have their own loyal clientele and if you want to meet foreigners these are the places to go. By the way, foreigners are very friendly and helpful here. For the most part the English speaking countries hang out together while the German and Swiss do the same amongst themselves.

Social Life – Dumaguete is both a great town to be single as well as involved in a relationship. Many of the foreigners here including myself are in relationships.

Conclusion - All in all I would have to say Dumaguete is the best of all worlds. I honestly think any foreigner would be happy living here. Dumaguete is laid back, friendly, pretty, and very safe place to live.
:applause::applause::applause:

nicko

February 12th, 2008, 01:37 PM

I really don't know if this rendering will still be followed. this was the ever first rendering RLC released. but since there has been so much changes, there are two other renderings that came out..
http://img59.imageshack.us/img59/2961/68406707ac9.jpg

this one is the one which is being hung at the site...
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/8267/dsc02330kq1.jpg

while this one is the latest rendering released. this came from RLC's magazine..
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/7139/robsnewmallsex0.jpg

so which is which? i don't know..:ohno:

the renderings show a 2-level mall, but latest news say there will be an additional level for the hotel and trade hall.. so maybe naa na pud lain rendering, which will become the fourth...

this is crwazy!..:nuts::nuts:

jmok

February 12th, 2008, 01:47 PM

good pm,,as what i have read kanina,(manila standard today),,,Rob. Dumaguete is a three level mall............there will be a hotel which consists of 80 rooms and yes there will be a trade hall......also pinakita yung design ng loob ng mall ...and it's beautiful,,,,,,

nicko

February 12th, 2008, 02:33 PM

thanks jmok.. ill see if i can get a copy of manila standard tomorrow.. if not, then ill head to the library, take a snap of the interior rendering and post it here asap..;)

jmok

February 13th, 2008, 05:32 AM

thanks jmok.. ill see if i can get a copy of manila standard tomorrow.. if not, then ill head to the library, take a snap of the interior rendering and post it here asap..;)

oh sure,migs...no probs:):)

ritche

February 13th, 2008, 05:36 AM

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4756/robinsonslatestbh3.jpg
I like the glass-enclosed elevator :)

ritche

February 13th, 2008, 08:50 AM

Does anyone know about how many tourists visit Dumaguete each year?

In 2005 it was 172,061. At 7-10% growth per year, maybe the tourist arrivals last year was about + or - 200,000.

johnnyS

February 13th, 2008, 08:50 AM

I can see already that this will be the hangout of choice for the college crowd.
Their grades will go down, that's for sure.

johnnyS

February 13th, 2008, 08:54 AM

In 2005 it was 172,061. At 7-10% growth per year, maybe the tourist arrivals last year was about + or - 200,000.

Thanks for the info.

Are these "real" tourists? I mean, people who go to dumaguete to hit the beaches, diving, etc., or do these figures include all the people who arrive in Dumaguete via airplanes/ferries, regardless of their intentions (could be travelling merchants, people passing through, etc.)?

If they are pure vacationers/tourists, the number looks very healthy.

p.s. I send that person an email, but walang reply. I guess they are super busy with work. :(

ritche

February 13th, 2008, 09:32 AM

Thanks for the info.

Are these "real" tourists? I mean, people who go to dumaguete to hit the beaches, diving, etc., or do these figures include all the people who arrive in Dumaguete via airplanes/ferries, regardless of their intentions (could be travelling merchants, people passing through, etc.)?

If they are pure vacationers/tourists, the number looks very healthy.

p.s. I send that person an email, but walang reply. I guess they are super busy with work. :(

Am not sure if these are sorted or the ones passing through the hotels, airports or pier. But if yoiu see around town you can see that there is a healthy number of foreigners visiting the city everyday.

I'll try to find out more about these numbers.

jaywalker

February 13th, 2008, 01:05 PM

IBP NegOr to host regional convention
By Victor L. Camion

THE Integrated Bar of the Philippines in Negros Oriental is set to hold a regional convention in Dumaguete City next month.

Lawyer Raymund J.A. Mercado, incumbent IBP Governor for Western Visayas Region, told Sun.Star that the convention will be attended by at least 400 lawyer - delegates from Romblon, Guimaras, Antique, Capiz, Kalibo, Iloilo, Bacolod, Dumaguete and Siquijor.

He also said the mandatory continuing legal education (MCLE) will be held after the convention.

Under the theme "Raising the bar of the BAR: A Call to Excellence in the Practice of the Legal Profession", Mercado said Dumaguete City is the perfect venue for the convention.

Mercado, an active practicing lawyer from Dumaguete City, personally initiated the convention with IBP Negros Oriental Chapter headed by lawyer Samsodin Tahir, scheduled on March 6, 7 and 8, 2008 at the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City.

"Among the topics relevant to the times that will be discussed during the MCLE will be the Writ of Amparo, Updates in Legal Ethics, Enhancing Negotiating Skills for Lawyers and the Media & Lawyers," Mercado said.

Oral argument before the Court Of Appeals (CA), updates in criminal law, relevant special laws on land registration law, energy, environment and the law will also be discussed.

The keynote speaker is Senator Kiko Pangilinan with Senator Mar Roxas and Senator Dick Gordon.

Mayor Agustin Perdices of Dumaguete, Representative George Arnaiz (2nd district, Negros Oriental), and Governor Emilio Macias II are also expected to come.

johnnyS

February 13th, 2008, 03:28 PM

Am not sure if these are sorted or the ones passing through the hotels, airports or pier. But if yoiu see around town you can see that there is a healthy number of foreigners visiting the city everyday.

I'll try to find out more about these numbers.

That would be super, thanks Ritche.

nicko

February 13th, 2008, 04:50 PM

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/4756/robinsonslatestbh3.jpg
I like the glass-enclosed elevator :)

^^ Nice interior! Very classy!... Im super excited..;p

nicko

February 13th, 2008, 05:16 PM

^^ btw, two levels??

johnnyS

February 13th, 2008, 06:36 PM

Christendom

February 14th, 2008, 09:15 AM

hey buddies,,,i know one of the world best place to visit is found in your province...if you have on any beautiful pictures of your resorts there...just visit and post in the WOW PHILIPPINES Thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=580600&page=3) on the world sub-forum section started by Pocholo...and he's requested,,,

here's here short message:
Thanks for checking. Are you from Negros Island? I've heard of Antulang in Negros and it's an amazing beach too. Please post if you have pics of it.

nicko

February 14th, 2008, 11:48 AM

johnnyS

February 14th, 2008, 12:52 PM

I will wait for your cafe there in Robinsons, Nicko!

nicko

February 14th, 2008, 01:19 PM

^^ in robinsons? rental's too expensive. we're starting small.. my brother already found a spot in a new commercial building near foundation univ..

nicko

February 14th, 2008, 01:19 PM

oh, by the way... HAPPY VALENTINES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nicko

February 14th, 2008, 01:39 PM

Romance in the City. Celebrate Valentine's Day with them!

http://images.karenbigay.multiply.com/image/5/photos/upload/500x500/R6PfvwoKCDYAAGw2ltI1/nina.jpg?et=qoIHeaWEDDc9B4UHM5L6gQ&nmid=

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g172/sittiforums/mybossanova-1.jpg
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Sitti Navarro in Cafe Bossa Live: February 13, 2008 @ the Convention Center
The convention center will have a classic bossa nova ambience. It will have coffee and wine bars and a candle-lit dinner.

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I almost forgot, mixing in with Nina and Sitti will also be Club El Camino's Pre-Valentine Undergarment Fashion Show to make Valentine's week steamy.

http://www.vogue.com.au/var/vogue/storage/images/fashion_central/companies/fashion/mossimo/6331-4-eng-GB/mossimo_fashionlabelLogo.gif

its the RAMP Undergarment Fashion Show featuring the undergarment collections of some of Portal West Mall's boutiques: IL PRIMO, MIXED BERRY, WATER LILLY.
Major sponser: MOSSIMO Undergarments.

I almost forgot, mixing in with Nina and Sitti will also be Club El Camino's Pre-Valentine Undergarment Fashion Show to make Valentine's week steamy.

its the RAMP Undergarment Fashion Show featuring the undergarment collections of some of Portal West Mall's boutiques: IL PRIMO, MIXED BERRY, WATER LILLY.
Major sponser: MOSSIMO Undergarments.

Wait! There's more!!!...

Tonight is CLUB EL CAMINO's annual LUV SUX party!!!

and coming up!!

http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/8489/optimusprime061of7.jpg

SOoO many events this montH of LOVE!!.. Dumaguete never runs out of these...:) Can't wait what March will bring us!..

nicko

February 14th, 2008, 01:44 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2365/2264433108_c5554df3dc.jpg?v=0

ritche

February 14th, 2008, 05:34 PM

My wishlist for Robinsons:
Great chinese dimsum restaurant
Teriyaki Boy (or half-decent Japanese resto)
Italianis
Complete supermarket with real fresh milk
Nice cheese selection
Theatre with latest digital and sound system, with stadium seats

And I can do without Starbucks! :)

A Starbucks but with cheaper prices (can it be?:)). Maybe Figaro na lang.

Greeneries and entertainment centers, Gonuts Donuts, more hang out places, a real nice supermarket, an artist gallery and more spaces for arts (they say arts is now a driver of growth in the global economy), schools for arts and crafts (Informatics or a graphic design school), more BPO companies.

johnnyS

February 14th, 2008, 07:38 PM

nicko

February 15th, 2008, 01:57 PM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2342/2264433628_a256c2ed12.jpg?v=0

flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/tatorts/2264433628/)

nicko

February 15th, 2008, 02:00 PM

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flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/9101628@N08/2257180194/)

nicko

February 15th, 2008, 02:01 PM

Le Rizal Boulevard. The most photographed park in Dumaguete.

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flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/revenui/2254219953/)

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flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/leng77/2251675597/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2247/2240281853_b9d30ea2b1.jpg?v=0
flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/juanchoreyes/2240281853/)

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flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/juanchoreyes/2240281853/)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2242/2233948803_dfcef0e360.jpg?v=0
flickr (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samuraiproductions/2233948803/)

All hail to the photographers! Very nice shots! They definitely gave justice to the place!!

habagatcentral1

February 15th, 2008, 02:07 PM

By the way Dumaguete pips,

Is it possible that we can meet this month? I might pass by Dumaguete bound for Cebu City and possibly stay overnight. Para naman makaila na'ko ang SSC Dumaguete. :)

ritche

February 15th, 2008, 03:24 PM

http://img85.imageshack.us/img85/6303/3947307725b3312c044tr0.jpg

ritche

February 15th, 2008, 03:27 PM

Did you know that Starbucks is testing $1 coffee in the U.S .because people are not going to Starbucks as much as they used to?

Gonuts Donuts. Yes.

Developing Dumaguete as a center of arts in the region is one fine idea, I think.

If Starbucks would sell coffee for $1, then by all means we should have them here...

My friend's wish list:

Power Books, Giordano, Burger King (although there's none yet outside Luzon), Figaro.

nicko

February 15th, 2008, 03:35 PM

I love my Daily Grind coffee.
Daily Grind Cafe: Lee Plaza Hypermarket, 2nd floor, Food Court.

http://img86.imageshack.us/img86/9069/optimusprime049ci7.jpg

kyle@1008

February 16th, 2008, 04:17 AM

By the way Dumaguete pips,

Is it possible that we can meet this month? I might pass by Dumaguete bound for Cebu City and possibly stay overnight. Para naman makaila na'ko ang SSC Dumaguete. :)

oh you're going to dumaguete, don't foregt to check out the night life,.. the best so far in the country, in my opinion that is..

nicko

February 16th, 2008, 05:18 AM

if ur going with kyle's suggestion, habagatcentral, i say u go out and check EJ Blanco Drive / Escano Drive if u dont want too much foreign crowd, which u will surely encounter if u go with Rizal Boulevard's line of bars and clubs. Hayahay, Club El Camino, Barefoot Bistro, Lab-as, Le Chalet, all line up EJ Blanco Drive. U can also find shops there such as Havaianas, Island Life, Islands Souvineers, and other local pasalubong shops / producers if u plan to bring some pasalubong to ur peeps.. Its Dumaguete's party central where the student population hang out and let go of some school stress. Its good if u go there on a Wednesday, Friday, or Saturday night if u want Dumaguete's kind of night life. Expect to find long lines of cars parked along the EJ Blanco's boulevard and along with that, booze all over the place.. hehehe. U can also check out Gimmick or Payag sa Likod if u want tropical ambiance. But if ur not the nocturnal type of guy, and would rather go for more "wholesome" activities, sampling out some of the international restaurants or just going along with the gentle breeze of the boulevard and going for a short tambay in the infamous tempura alley with SU Hall in the background, and maybe just walk around the halls of Silliman, St Pauls, NORSU, and FU, then I am sure u will have a worthwhile stay.

If u wanna meet u can PM the regulars here, like ritche or JohnnyS. I believe Coffee and Miguel are not in the hood..

nicko

February 16th, 2008, 05:22 AM

Btw, ISLAND LIFE ADVENTURE SHOP with http://www.c-warriors.org/images/habagatlogo.jpg as the anchor store is opening their second branch at EL Amigo..

nicko

February 16th, 2008, 05:24 AM

and one more, i ddnt know that MART ONE Center has their Gaming and Entertainment Station at their lower ground floor. I went there yesterday night and they have gaming facilities that Lee Plaza does not have..

nicko

February 16th, 2008, 05:57 AM

Jollibee - North Road

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/9595/jollibeenorthroadsx9.jpg

http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7610/copy2ofsukobface8ww5.jpg

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/7379/copy3ofsukobface9yz8.jpg

Instead of filling up their glass windows with the usual Jollibee ad posters, Jollibee North Road displays huge tarps with pictures of some of the famous landmarks here in the city, which also doubles as sun blinds. The interior is also decorated with historic landmark pictures in black and white setting the ambiance as if it is a museum.

Jollibee - Perdices
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/219/483742462_1463dcd8a7.jpg?v=0

Mart One Center
http://farm1.static.flickr.com/168/483743186_d14c4c5879.jpg?v=0

The Cebuano Exultor

February 16th, 2008, 01:05 PM

habagatcentral1

February 16th, 2008, 04:21 PM

^^ Ambot bai. Do you know a pension house or a clean dorm? Pero I'll be off to Cebu as early as possible from Dumaguete (mga 7am basi, hehe!!). No definite date yet kon sa san-o man ko kaproceed. Just keep online.

Thanks Nicko for the tips. I'll be taking note of that when I visit DGT. :)

Grandew09

February 16th, 2008, 05:13 PM

:)Quote:
Originally Posted by habagatcentral1
By the way Dumaguete pips,

Is it possible that we can meet this month? I might pass by Dumaguete bound for Cebu City and possibly stay overnight. Para naman makaila na'ko ang SSC Dumaguete.

oh you're going to dumaguete, don't foregt to check out the night life,.. the best so far in the country, in my opinion that is..
..............
Dont get mad at me bro,last time i visit dumaguete spending 3 nights there and walking around i aint see night life in there...shops closed early like 6 to 8 pm ,the city sleep at 9 pm ..but the beaches WOW...want to go back there again and explore the rest of negros oriental..

johnnyS

February 17th, 2008, 01:04 AM

^^ in robinsons? rental's too expensive. we're starting small.. my brother already found a spot in a new commercial building near foundation univ..

Good for him. I will make sure to visit when it opens.

johnnyS

February 17th, 2008, 01:05 AM

ritche

February 17th, 2008, 05:54 AM

nicko

February 17th, 2008, 02:27 PM

if he equates nightlife to shopping, then dumaguete may not be for him. true, most department stores close by 6, 7 or 8 but when we talk about having fun other than shopping, then dumaguete may not be so far from other key cities.. There are lots of bars / clubs that open until the wee hours. and btw, dumaguete nightlife is not just about party and booze.. You can rent a motorbike and drive around the city just for 100pesos and u can have it for as long as 12 hours.

Most fastfood outlets here are open 24 hours (Jollibee-Perdices, Jollibee-North Road, Chowking, Dunkin Donuts, Qyosko, Hoy Lugaw, etc..) and others are open until 12midnight (McDonald's) and 2am (Shakey's) depending on the customer volume. All are wifi hotspots.. Generally, the city is wifi connected.. So if u just know how to have fun and make the best use of the time, then its not going to be very bad here in Dumaguete even though that its just a small city with a population of barely 200,000..:)

johnnyS

February 17th, 2008, 04:15 PM

gen1

February 17th, 2008, 05:49 PM

if he equates nightlife to shopping, then dumaguete may not be for him. true, most department stores close by 6, 7 or 8 but when we talk about having fun other than shopping, then dumaguete may not be so far from other key cities.. There are lots of bars / clubs that open until the wee hours. and btw, dumaguete nightlife is not just about party and booze.. You can rent a motorbike and drive around the city just for 100pesos and u can have it for as long as 12 hours.

Ang Boulevard is the only girlie bar I know of in dumaguete, the other one near qyosko having burned down in november of last year.

The boarding house fronting panda ice cream house reportedly has some students who sidelines as angelitas de la noche.

motor bike rental is 100/6hours, 20/hour after the 6th hour. for long term (3days) you can haggle the price down to 250/day and you can have the bike for 24hrs/day.

GearX

February 18th, 2008, 04:02 AM

RLC development finish by mid 2009 (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Real%20Estate&p=49&type=2&sec=37&aid=2008021493)
Friday, February 15, 2008

Robinsons Land Corporation (RLC)’s Commercial Centers Division has completed the foundation of its 3 level shopping mall in Negros Oriental’s capital, Dumaguete City. The major construction of the main building will soon start and the province’s first shopping mall is expected to be completed towards the middle of 2009.

Robinsons Dumaguete Mall, the 4th Robinsons mall in the Visayas region, is located along the Dumaguete South Road, a major junction in the newly-developed Dumaguete Central Business District . It will be the first and only full service shopping mall in the entire province catering not only the locals but also other residents from the nearby cities and towns. “Robinsons Dumaguete will be the center of activity for the province. This is where the locals, tourists, students and other will converge, meet and experience a whole new way of life,” says Nilo Mapa, business unit general manager. “Dumaguete is ready for this change. The residents are well educated and well-heeled plus local economy is booming with a lot of activity coming from tourism, & call centers,” adds Mapa.

The locals can definitely look forward to a “one-stop” shopping experience, brand new nightlife and dining outlets. “The shoppers will see a modern mall structure, clean & spacious, fully equipped toilets and other conveniences.

lightsaber46

February 18th, 2008, 04:48 AM

Roxas Holdings gets P2-B loan for expansion
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
Monday, February 18, 2008
http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Business&p=49&type=2&sec=27&aid=2008021717

Sugar conglomerate Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI) has obtained a new loan facility from Bank of the Philippine Islands and Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. amounting to P2 billion.

The new facility will complete the P5.8-billion capital requirement for its massive expansion program and diversification into the ethanol business.

Last week, RHI and its subsidiaries Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. and Central Azucarera dela Carlota, Inc. secured a P4.7-billion loan from Banco De Oro.

The total loan facilities from BDO, BPI and RCBC amount to P6.7 billion, which is more than enough to cover the acquisition of two sugar mills abroad, the establishment of an ethanol plant and repayment of debt.

“The funds we need would only amount to about P5.1 billion. We are grateful for the respective contingencies granted by the three institutions. This is clearly a testimony to their confidence in our company,” said RHI senior vice-president for finance and treasurer Asuncion Aguilar.

The move is in preparation for the entry of low-priced imported sugar that will enter the country in 2010 under the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Nations) Free Trade Agreement.

The acquisition of new mills is expected to bring down the group’s operational costs, particularly on fuel, and will serve as a takeoff point for the group’s entry into the energy sector.

The company is planning to put up an ethanol plant in Negros Occidental to take advantage of the opportunities brought about by the passage of the Biofuels Act of 2006. The law mandates the use of locally sourced biofuels.

Slated for completion this year, the ethanol plant will have an estimated capacity of 100,000 liters a day or 30 million liters yearly.

“There is no stopping us from rolling out our strategic initiatives now that we have obtained the necessary funds. We envision this expansion program to place us in a competitive advantage and in the process, maximize value for our shareholders,” RHI chairman and chief executive officer Pedro Roxas said.

RHI is also planning to expand and build its market share by strengthening its traditional market and capturing more industrial customers to expand its clientele.

The Roxas Holdings group, through CADP, remains the largest producer of raw sugar in the country and the second largest refiner in the country, contributing 19 percent and 20 percent of annual production, respectively.

nicko

February 18th, 2008, 07:45 AM

When you say wifi hotspot, do you mean its free to people?
Here in Manila, stores (like starbucks) are beginning to charge people by the hour, at 100pesos per hour!

I guess they don't want people to hang around for free internet for 10 hours drinking one small regular coffee.

If ur in SU, the whole university offers free wifi as well as FU, NORSU, and i think SPUD.. Most coffee shops here don't charge u for using their wifi connection.

nicko

February 18th, 2008, 08:43 AM

^^ Establishments that i know and have tried using their free wifi: McDonald's, Jollibee, Cafe Noriter, Cafe Antonio, Il Primo, Youdel, Bizhub.. I know there are still many but the above mentioned are the only places i have been to use the free connection. Whole of SU campus is wifi connected, which also includes the surrounding residential and commercial areas.. Most hotels offer free wifi as well..

ritche

February 18th, 2008, 09:34 AM

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Expected to be the next best thing to happen in Dumaguete, Robinsons Dumaguete Mall promises to bring the ultimate shopping experience in the Visayas region. Beautifully designed with a lot of retail offerings.

nicko

February 18th, 2008, 01:51 PM

NegOr resorts featured in Paris
Philippines named ‘Destination of the Year’

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Three resorts nestle in the coast of Negros Oriental were featured in the 10th Salon de la Plongee sous Marine, one of the largest international diving trade shows and scuba exhibitions held this month in Paris, France.

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Antulang Beach Resort and Spa, Atlantis Resort and Spa, and Bahura Resort and Spa were among the 10 Philippines Resorts who were led in Paris by Tourism Sec. Joseph Ace Durano.

Anabelle Lee-Adriano, Antulang beach Resort proprietor / manager, noted that although it was the country's first time to join the exposition, the Philippines took centerstage when it was awarded Destination of Choice for 2008. "The Philippines had one of the best booths there," she said.

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The scuba exhibition in Paris showcased 402 exhibitors from 40 countries, drawing close to 40,000 visitors and more than 200 journalists covering the event.

MetroPOST
February17-23, 2008

johnnyS

February 18th, 2008, 01:57 PM

That's great about wifi.
Now I need to make money to buy a laptop!

nicko

February 18th, 2008, 02:27 PM

Local animators win in e-services expo

Dumaguete’s very own Entheos IT Inc. Animation Studios bagged the Professional 2D and 3D Animation Award in the recently-concluded 6th Animazing Shorts of the E-Services organized by the Center for International Trade Exposition and Mission, and the Animation Council of the Philippines.

The winning entry, Bakunawa, is a two-minute animated short adaptation of the Visayan folklore which depicts a dragon-like creature responsible for the lunar eclipse.

The animation project was produced by Entheos IT proprietor Architect Dean Sinco and directed by Kemuel Lazalita.

The Animazing Shorts, held Feb. 11and 12 at the SMX Convention Center, aimed to showcase original works of Filipino animators.

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Congratulations to the animators!
George Pete Aranas
Cheri Mae Amistoso
Linali Inid
Redford Farolan
Anthro Katipunan
Yvette Malahay-Kim (supervisor)

MetroPOST
February 17-23, 2008

nicko

February 19th, 2008, 02:46 PM

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nicko

February 19th, 2008, 03:11 PM

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The Cebuano Exultor

February 19th, 2008, 03:28 PM

^^ Nick, what's this 'Metamorphosis' all about? :?

nicko

February 19th, 2008, 03:37 PM

^^ i think it's the "re-invention" of Cafe Antonio.. I really don't know on which aspect but that's what the owners are spreading all over friendster and myspace: "Cafe Antonio Re-invented!" I guess we'll just have to check it out for ourselves since they are not spilling out details..;) pa thrill-thrill pa.. I noticed that they changed their signage outside Spanish Heritage.. Maybe its part of the "Metamorphosis" thingy............

The Cebuano Exultor

February 19th, 2008, 05:30 PM

^^ Cool! :cool: I'll, definitely, be there! :banana:

ritche

February 20th, 2008, 12:03 PM

MANILA, Philippines -- An 18-year-old Filipino student showed them how.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said Hannah-Lyn Creencia, a mass communications junior at Silliman University, took part in last week’s high-level discussion on the challenges of global sustainable development held at the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) headquarters in Paris, France.

She joined some of the world’s top policymakers, business leaders and the international geoscientific community at the meet.

Creencia had won an international essay-writing contest in connection with Unesco’s launch of “International Year of Planet Earth.” She began the panel discussion on the theme “Earth Resources: Threat or Treat?” by reading an excerpt from her essay on the continuing deterioration of the planet’s water resources.

Full story here (http://services.inquirer.net/express/08/02/18/html_output/xmlhtml/20080218-119705-xml.html).

nicko

February 20th, 2008, 08:16 PM

^^ Bravo! Bravo! Go Ms Creencia! Make a difference! Go Sillimanians! -clap, clap-

clarion

February 21st, 2008, 03:44 AM

nicko

February 21st, 2008, 06:11 AM

Tomorrow....

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This Saturday...

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On Monday...

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ritche

February 21st, 2008, 03:51 PM

Is this the final rendering?

I guess so...

ritche

February 21st, 2008, 04:17 PM

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ritche

February 21st, 2008, 04:20 PM

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ritche

February 22nd, 2008, 06:43 PM

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ritche

February 22nd, 2008, 06:45 PM

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ritche

February 22nd, 2008, 06:49 PM

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nicko

February 23rd, 2008, 02:05 AM

New branch of Island Life Adventure Shop / Habagat Outdoor Gear Shop @ EL Amigo's

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nicko

February 23rd, 2008, 02:07 AM

whoa.. that's unecessarily huge!.. my apologies.. failed to adjust the size..............

nicko

February 23rd, 2008, 08:10 AM

10
Silliman Hall

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“Silliman Hall by the sea is arguably the most romantic, iconic landmark of Dumaguete City. One of the few remaining architectural masterpieces in the country, it is flanked by local palms and shaded by giant acacia trees. Its American mansion-inspired facade has for 105 years cemented the city's status not only as an educational Mecca, but also as a melting pot of various cultures from around the world. To me, Silliman Hall stands as an ode to the romantic way cultures mingle in this quaint little city.”
Leon Medado, Journalism senior, Silliman University

PDI Magazine

nicko

February 23rd, 2008, 08:39 AM

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Suzie (http://www.flickr.com/photos/sroesner/)

nicko

February 23rd, 2008, 08:48 AM

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pangpong (http://www.flickr.com/photos/pangpong/)

nicko

February 24th, 2008, 08:49 AM

Take a bite of Crab Sushi..
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on their Obento..
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And refresh your mind..
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@ Living Cafe: A unique harmonious mixture of European and Japanese ambiance and cuisine.

Photos taken from my friend's friendster (Bianca Camille (http://profiles.friendster.com/10453618))

nicko

February 24th, 2008, 09:27 AM

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Their new logo:
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Visit Cafe Antonio tomorrow night to experience a new ambiance and a newer coffee experience..

ritche

February 24th, 2008, 01:03 PM

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ritche

February 24th, 2008, 01:05 PM

ritche

February 24th, 2008, 01:23 PM

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ritche

February 24th, 2008, 01:51 PM

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/images/headers/24.jpg
I want something like this to happen in Dumaguete ...

johnnyS

February 24th, 2008, 02:09 PM

Haha. That would be nice, but it takes hundreds of years--to make it, and to make it look aged! :)

I wouldn't mind Dumaguete looking like San Francisco bay area.

ritche

February 24th, 2008, 02:23 PM

Something like that but with tall buildings in the fringes. Any which way it will look as long as it doesn't look third world and polluted...:):):)

nicko

February 24th, 2008, 08:08 PM

Silliman University 1901
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nicko

February 24th, 2008, 08:12 PM

St. Paul University 1904
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nicko

February 24th, 2008, 08:15 PM

Negros Oriental State University 1907
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nicko

February 24th, 2008, 08:17 PM

Foundation University 1949
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ritche

February 25th, 2008, 08:50 AM

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jaywalker

February 25th, 2008, 12:56 PM

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nicko

February 25th, 2008, 02:49 PM

^^ great shots!!! two thumbs up!!..;) u have more? hehehe..

jaywalker

February 25th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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jaywalker

February 25th, 2008, 03:12 PM

Antulang Beach Resort

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nicko

February 25th, 2008, 03:19 PM

^^ bravo! bravo! four thumbs up!! :) thanks a bunch, jaywalker!!

ritche

February 25th, 2008, 05:16 PM

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nicko

February 26th, 2008, 08:11 AM

^^ Looking great!... Im excited to get inside. It will be looking like the hospitals abroad. Clean, spacious, hi-tech. That rooftop structure will be the doctor's lounge and conference hall for that building. Very nice.

I heard that there has been efforts made by SUMCFI to purchase a MRI machine to upgrade their diagnostic services. NOPH, on the other hand, will surely have one later this year. It will be one of the very few government hospitals to have a MRI machine aside from the CT scans it has.. Impressive healthcare equipment upgrade by our own governor who is also a surgeon by profession!

johnnyS

February 26th, 2008, 11:02 AM

The facility looks very nice.
How are the physicians at SU? Are they top notch like in Manila or Cebu?

ritche

February 26th, 2008, 04:16 PM

The facility looks very nice.
How are the physicians at SU? Are they top notch like in Manila or Cebu?

They should be having top quality physicians especially now that they have a medical school and upgrading their facilities...

nicko

February 26th, 2008, 05:56 PM

^^ they are, indeed.. the hospital is the base hospital of silliman univ college of nursing and is also a teaching hospital for residency trainings of PGIs..

nicko

February 26th, 2008, 07:11 PM

http://photos.friendster.com/photos/90/27/39577209/1_979049768l.jpg
Featuring collections of Mossimo, Waterlily, Mixed Berry, Il Primo of SU Portal West Mall, and the Hotmen Collections of Harley Ruedas with Dumaguete models.

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johnnyS

February 27th, 2008, 04:37 AM

Are you guys in here, Ritche and Nicko?

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ritche

February 27th, 2008, 04:51 AM

Are you guys in here, Ritche and Nicko?

I do wear Mossimo apparels given by friends in the States and not bought in the local Mossimo outlet (nowadays I can't afford these kind of apparels) and I go to the gym to tone my muscles but I am not in this picture.:)

Yeah, my friend who is the son of the former ambassador to China wishes that Robinsons will also have a Guess outlet.

I was with several artist-friends from Manila who are half Spanish (one of them used to teach Special Education in De La Salle) over the weekend and they decided to settle here in Dumaguete for good. One of them purchased a lot in Valencia for her house.

nicko

February 27th, 2008, 05:43 AM

@ johnnyS: y? did u spot me there? haha..

nicko

February 27th, 2008, 05:48 AM

SU Portal West looks so good now that it is finally 90% done. i think what's being constructed are the fourth and fifth level food court and al fresco dining area.. the facade is now free from scaffoldings and it looks really neat. hope sum1 can take a shot and like compare it from the previous SU Portal West photos we have. big difference..

ritche

February 27th, 2008, 05:53 AM

SU Portal West looks so good now that it is finally 90% done. i think what's being constructed is the fourth level food court and al fresco dining area.. the facade is now free from scaffoldings and it looks really neat. hope sum1 can take a shot and like compare it from the previous SU Portal West photos we have. big difference..

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It really is nice, especially when the touchscreen computer is activated. The three (3) ATM machines near Sted's will soon be activated...

nicko

February 27th, 2008, 05:59 AM

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nicko

February 27th, 2008, 06:04 AM

It really is nice, especially when the touchscreen computer is activated. The three (3) ATM machines near Sted's will soon be activated...

it does look great.. i heard that the touchscreen computers that are in the lobby will be for public use as a map for the mall and for something that will inform people on shop locations and what they are.. very techie... i hope it will have an internet connection..

plus factor if the elevator will be operational.. and i guess it will be if the top floor gets done... still lots of boutiques, food chains, etc.. to open up..

BYAHILO

February 27th, 2008, 07:27 AM

ask ko lng how near is dgte from Sibulan. ano mode of transpo from dgte going to Sibulan. i might drop by there this april coming from bacolod to cover the Yagyag festival.

nicko

February 27th, 2008, 08:44 AM

^^ if im nt wrong, its just about 15-20 minutes. mode of transpo are multicabs or jeepneys.. u can also take the trike but u may have to pay much if u do....

gen1

February 27th, 2008, 12:18 PM

if you're coming from bacolod, you will pass by sibulan on your way to dumaguete.

Coffee

February 27th, 2008, 07:17 PM

I think it's just 5-10 minutes from Sibulan town proper to the border of Dumaguete.

ritche

February 28th, 2008, 09:56 AM

SPi Continues to Rank in Top 10 in Global Services 100 Survey

WASHINGTON, DC, Feb 12 (MARKET WIRE) -- SPi, a leading global provider of business process outsourcing solutions, announced today that it has been ranked No. 3 in the "Leader, Emerging Asian Markets" category, No. 6 in "Best Performing BPO Provider" category and No. 9 in "Leader, Human Capital Development" category in the 2008 Global Services 100 Survey conducted by Global Services magazine and neoIT, an outsourcing advisory firm.

The Global Services 100 is a ranking of the world's top 100 service providers across various BPO and IT sectors. In developing the ranking, Global Services and neoIT collected third-party and participant-provided data to evaluate and score service providers across four major categories -- operational excellence, human capital, service offerings, and client relationships.

SPi has consistently been in the Top 10 list of "Best Performing BPO Providers" and "Leaders, Human Capital Development" since 2005. This year,SPi not only maintains its Top 10 ranking in these categories, but it has also been included in the Top 3 of another category, "Leader, Emerging Asian Markets."

Full story here. (http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS131781+12-Feb-2008+MW20080212)

BYAHILO

February 28th, 2008, 10:12 AM

^^ if im nt wrong, its just about 15-20 minutes. mode of transpo are multicabs or jeepneys.. u can also take the trike but u may have to pay much if u do....

I think it's just 5-10 minutes from Sibulan town proper to the border of Dumaguete.

tenks!!! sana matuloy ito.

nicko

February 28th, 2008, 03:46 PM

ritche

March 1st, 2008, 04:34 PM

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ritche

March 1st, 2008, 04:46 PM

This is all about nightlife, cultural events, fashion shows, people and ETC in Dumaguete. Post away guys.

ritche

March 1st, 2008, 04:49 PM

ritche

March 1st, 2008, 04:55 PM

Guys, we have a new thread called "Dumaguete Lifestyles and Culture" for any posting regarding nightlife, shows at the Luce and various other venues in the city, as well as art exhibits and general living of Dumaguete people. It is located in this address: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=589380. Post away guys...

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:15 PM

Nice idea. But i hope we would be able to maintain it well since even this thread is barely surviving with only about 3-4 regular forumers. But it really does not matter to me at all. Even if our pace is turtle-ish, our forum views exceed even of those other city threads with fast and the furious-ish paced postings.. I think thats most important. More people viewing us through this thread rather than rush posting.. Nonetheless, i'll do my best to post in our new thread, and of course with this one.. i wont be very busy after next week then.. :)

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:37 PM

ritche

March 1st, 2008, 05:38 PM

It's not how fast we go but on the quality of our thread...and the fact that we have something to show to internet users, especially the foreigners, so that they'll have an idea what Dumaguete lifestyle is when they search through the internet.

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:38 PM

WELCOME TO DUMAGUETE OUTDOORS!
www.dumagueteoutdoors.com
The Lure of Dumaguete is Outdoors. The adventure begins here.
Dolphin and whalewatching, scuba diving,snorkeling, mountainbiking, trekking, caving, camping, mountain climbing, rock climbing, fishing, golf, bird watching and so much more!. Discover Negros for its eco-tours!

MOUNTAIN CLIMBING

For a mountain is not just a mass of rock and earth rising above the plain.
A mountain is a landmark which people have seen for centuries. Such a landmark
must have colored their thoughts and excited their imagination. It is often
said that people climb a mountain because "it is there". it is a witty remark,
but it is also profoundly true. I think the real reason why people climb mountains
because they feel the need to do so. They feel that they are not real master of the
land until they haved scaled its heights.

Mount Kanlaon

Explore an active volcano, Mt. Kanlaon on Negros Island. This active volcano,
at almost 2600 meters high, is one of the 5 highest mountains in the Philippines.
It's new crater is a breathtaking 400 m deep and around 100 m wide.

http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/mountain_climbing/img/kanlaon.jpg

The trail to the top is steep and we'll climb through different vegetation zones from rich agriculture land to thick rain forest until reaching the lunar-like landscape surrounding the crater .Taking three days to explore this mountain, we'll spend one night at a pension house and the next night at our camp on the crater saddle in tnts. From there view the whole Visaya
region with the clouds just a stone's throw away. (source www.active-philippines.com)

Mount Talinis

http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/mountain_climbing/img/talinis.jpg

Negros Oriental’s prominent peaks, the Cuernos de Negros or Horns of Negror
rise 5,095 feet above sea level and are situated 9 km.
Mt. Talinis is located in Negros Oriental, about 1 hour away from
downtown Dumaguete City. Nature lovers can enjoy the unspoiled scenery,
Nailig and Yagunyum lakes, and the lush vegetation.

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:40 PM

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:41 PM

WELCOME TO DUMAGUETE OUTDOORS!
www.dumagueteoutdoors.com
The Lure of Dumaguete is Outdoors. The adventure begins here.
Dolphin and whalewatching, scuba diving,snorkeling, mountainbiking, trekking, caving, camping, mountain climbing, rock climbing, fishing, golf, bird watching and so much more!. Discover Negros for its eco-tours!

ROCK CLIMBING AND CANYONING

http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/rock_climbing/img/canyoning.jpg

Climbing covers a range of recreational, adventurous or sporting activities
involving using one's hands and feet to move up the surface of a steep object.

http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/rock_climbing/img/climb2.jpg

Evolving from the pursuit of mountaineering, rock climbing is the scaling of steep rocky surfaces, usually using ropes and other
climbing equipment for protection.

http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/rock_climbing/img/climb1.jpg

APO ISLAND ROCK CLIMBING

http://www.dumagueteoutdoors.com/rock_climbing/img/apo.jpg

This tiny island off the coast of Dumaguete is almost completely
ringed with 20m cliffs of stable limestone, offering fascinating
climbing in a stunning setting. The island is surrounded by crystal
water and extensive reefs, ideal for post-climb diving expeditions.

Truly fearless (or perhaps foolhardy) climbers can cap off their
ascent with a 12m dive into the ocean below. There are five established routes,
ranging from 5.6 to 5.10, and the potential is there for many others. The island is a 30-minute boat ride from shore, and it is worth seeking the help of local climbers – contact the Dumaguete-based Cuernos de Negros Mountaineering Club, who can also arrange mountain
treks into the interior of southern Negros.

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:50 PM

Tranquil and generally quiet during the day, Dumaguete unfolds into a throbbing party district come sundown. There are a number of certified party places where one can drink, dance, eat and be merry - even until the wee hours of morning

Hayahay Treehouse Bar and ViewDeck
Escaño Beach, Dumaguete City

HAYAHAY TREEHOUSE BAR and VIEWDECK, LAB-AS RESTAURANT, CHEZ ANDRE GOURMET PIZZA, HAVAIANAS, TIANGGE, CLUB EL CAMINO, BAREFOOT BISTRO

gawgeous ladies enjoying a night out @ hayahay
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enchi!
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Every Wednesday of the week, people would flock to this bay side bar to hear their famous reggae band. Its proximity to the sea lends this place an idyllic atmosphere of the beach during a hot tropical summer night. Perhaps its most unique attractions are the native tree houses facing the ocean. With a 15-seat capacity and its own bar, each tree house is perfect for a small group of friends. On clear nights, one can see the distant lights of the Cebu Island or the blinking gas lanterns of local fishermen’s boats. You should sample Hayahay’s specialty, baked or grilled oysters fresh from their aquarium.

nicko

March 1st, 2008, 05:53 PM

^^ exactly!...

jaywalker

March 1st, 2008, 06:28 PM

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ritche

March 1st, 2008, 07:08 PM

ritche

March 1st, 2008, 07:12 PM

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ritche

March 1st, 2008, 07:13 PM

nicko

March 2nd, 2008, 04:41 AM

After the recent musical play "THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF," which wowed audiences from all over the country just this month, the most expensive local production ever made, "PINOCCHIO," which premiered last 2006 @ the Luce will once again hail the stage for the second time due to public demand! As we recall, there were a lot of people who were not able to see the show even with the two days straight of matinee and gala show.

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It was reported that there were even tickets sold as far as Manila, Cebu, and Davao. This year, let us again welcome Pinocchio. Tickets are also sold at Lee Super Plaza Lobby aside from SU. As of yesterday, tickets were almost sold out. price range: P100 - P500. Lets all grab one before it gets sold out!

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Pinocchio Is Back On Stage In March
The Negros Chronicle

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After the very successful showing back in March 2006, performing in front of audiences of hundreds of delighted children and adults, the much requested and long awaited repeat performance is finally here!

With Sidlakang Negros Foundation, Inc. as producer, this Emmy Award winning musical “PINOCCHIO” will be performed on March 7 & 8, at the Luce Auditorium.

The producers aspire to raise the benchmark of quality and excellence in the field of stage entertainment n our city. They aim to make productions that are par with international standards. This means they will be making authentic sets and costumes as well as needing good quality lights and sound systems.

This entails considerable expense and we hope that you could join us again in achieving this task by being a major sponsor of this highly anticipated event, said Joanie Dy-Sycip, MD, Director and Rene M. Oliva Jr., Director.

nicko

March 2nd, 2008, 07:18 AM

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Culture and tradition keep a people alive. These two pillars of a race even serve their purpose by making people realize that these should be entrenched in their being for them to be useful, productive mortals on this earth.

Such was the underlying theme of the recently staged musical play, “Fiddler on the Roof” which took Dumaguete by storm again even if it was on its fourth time to be mounted at the Luce Auditorium of Silliman University .

Not only did the musical touch base on culture and tradition, but more so on the immortal themes of love over family and happiness over norms dictated by society. But, isn't love also part of our culture and tradition? In fact, if we go by the sometimes mushy greetings (read: commercialized) in department stores today, what with the onset of another tradition – the celebration of Valentine's Day the world over – love is, indeed, one of the best kept traditions any people can ever imagine to experience. Who was it who said that, “It is better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all?”

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“Fiddler on the Roof,” from the book by Joseph Stein based on Sholom Aleichem's Stories, with music by Jerry Beck and lyrics by Sheldon Hornick, is a touchingly funny musical, which universalizes the experiences of one family, one people who face a changing world. The story is set in Anatevka, a liitle village somewhere in the far reaches of Russia , sometime around 1905, just before the Revolutionary Period.

Looking around the village one day, Tevye, the milkman, sees how much his life is ruled and regulated by the Jewish tradition of his people. Necessary adjuncts to this tradition are the Rabbi, Yente the Matchmaker, the papas, the mamas, the sons, and the daughters, who each have a role to play set by tradition. Even the way they eat, dress, and pray is oh, so traditional.

However, change is in the air and Tevye goes home to find that he has to choose between upholding tradition by making his daughters marry men of his choosing or by letting them marry for love. Although he is conservative, Tevye is also compassionate and would rather see his daughters happy than secure in material possessions. This leads him to literally dream up ridiculous situations in order to convince his wife, Golde, that their daughters' love matches are made in heaven.

In order to awaken the village people to the significance of the disturbances around the village and to the events of the outside world, Perchik, a student from the university, comes to Anatevka. He is able to introduce a few changes in the village such as, dancing with a girl and holding her in public. These changes are accepted by the villagers after a little struggle; as for the rest of the battle, Perchik's foe stands strong – tradition.

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"Fiddler on the Roof” is, by itself, a tradition in Dumaguete. Historically, it was first performed at the Imperial Theatre, New York, on September 22, 1964; produced by Harold Prince with direction and choreography by Jerome Robbins, set by Boris Aronson, costumes by Patricia Zipprodt, and with Zero Mostel as Tevye, Maria Kamilova as Gole, and Beatrice Arthur as Yente.

In Dumaguete, the play was first performed at the Luce Auditorium as a commencement production in 1975. Twenty years later, it was again presented to commemorate the inauguration of the Luce Auditorium. Thus, it had a repeat performance during the 1995 Founders Day. It was again staged during the centennial celebration of Silliman University in 2001 with a total of five performances in the month of August.

“Fiddler on the Roof” has always drawn community interest because it offers the opportunity for talents from various age groups to experience acting as well as enjoy the camaraderie in a large cast.

There are also milestones in this year's production. For example, baritone Dominador de los Santos has reprised the role of Tevye three times already and Evelyn Aldecoa, who teaches speech and theater arts at Silliman University and now has founded Prism Amateur Community Theatre, played the role of Golde in 1975 when she was yet a student, and directed the 1995, the centennial production, and this year's restaging. Her challenge is double this year because not only did she direct the play, she also did justice to the role of Yente, the matchmaker.

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As she noted, no cast exhibits the same degree of energy or the amount of talent. “After 18 weeks of rehearsals, singing, and dancing practices, of making priorities and sacrifices, of sweating it out in the Luce ‘sauna' as is the case when the lights are on, but the airconditioning system is off; of cramming for exams and projects in the dim backstage lights; we have come to see the fruits of our labor. Then, we realize it wasn't all that bad because we also had 18 weeks of fun and laughter, friendships, and the privilege of being a part of this once-in-a-lifetime special presentation,” Aldecoa recalls.

The play was also in memoriam of some cast members who have passed on, like Nelly Romano Aldecoa, Evelyn's mother, who was Grandma Tzeitel in 1975; Ephraim Bejar, former speech and theatre arts professor of Silliman University, who was the Constable in 1975; Ma. Lorelei Ybañez, who was one of the villagers in 1975, with Francis Pring; and Christopher Abella, who played the Constable in 2001, and whose own young son, Zachary, played one of the village sons this year.

Indeed, love and tradition are here to stay, despite economic upheavals, technological breakthroughs, and even climate change.

Just like the people of Anatevka, we also feel the same way about love, relationships, and everything traditional in these modern times. Like the love matches of Tevye's daughters, though radical, are not any indication of bigger changes to come. They are confident in the security of their tradition which was, and is, and always will be.

VisayanDailyStar (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2008/Starlife/2008/February/10/orientexpress.htm)

nicko

March 2nd, 2008, 07:25 AM

^^ Mr. Jaywalker, thank you so much for the beautiful pics!!..;)

BYAHILO

March 2nd, 2008, 07:54 AM

i will be in dgte on april 27. i hope i could meet the dgte-based SSC forum mebers there. ill be taking a bus early mornig from bacolod going to dgte to cover the yagyag festival in sibulan. but ill be free before and after that event. im planning to go back manila april 28 morning. nakuha ko na plane ticket ko kahapon :D

johnnyS

March 2nd, 2008, 11:37 AM

Any of you have some pics of Sidlakang Negros Showroom? Inside and out?

ritche

March 2nd, 2008, 03:41 PM

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Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines. Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Jr., President and CEO of Alaska Milk Corporation, was recently named Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines 2007. Uytengsu, (second row, second from right), who also won the Master Entrepreneur category award, was chosen from among 15 entrepreneurs who were honored in an awards banquet held last February 5 at the Makati Shangri-La hotel. Photo shows (first row, from left:) Evelyn Lao-Yap (Founder and President, Benby Enterprises, Inc.), Amb. Jose Antonio (Chairman, Century Properties Group), Jose Cervantes (President, Portion Fillers, Inc.), Chester Cokaliong (Founder, CEO and COO, Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc.), Dr. Cecilia Del Castillo (Executive Director, Negros Women for Tomorrow Foundation, Inc.), Margarita Fores (President and CEO, Cibo, Inc.) named Woman Entrepreneur 2007, Raymund Joseph Laurel (President and Creative Director, Rajo Laurel Enterprises) named Small Business Entrepreneur 2007, Maria Angela Villalba (Executive Director, Unlad Kabayan Migrant Services Foundation) named Social Entrepreneur 2007, Roy Rivera (Managing Director, RD Realty Development Corporation), (second row, from left:) Exequiel Robles (President and CEO, Sta. Lucia Realty and Development, Inc.), Sebastian Tamayo (President, Far East Hotel Management and Consultancy, Inc.), Wilfredo Tan (President and CEO, Hausland Development Corporation) named Realty and Construction Entrepreneur 2007, Abelardo Tolentino (President and CEO, Aidea Philippines, Inc.) named Innovation Entrepreneur 2007, Uytengsu, and Edward Lee (Chairman and Founder, CitisecOnline.com, Inc.).

The Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines program was established by the SGV Foundation in 2003. As Entrepreneur Of The Year Philippines, Wilfred Steven Uytengsu, Jr. will represent the country in the World Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards in Monte Carlo, Monaco on May 31, 2008.

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

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Angela Villalba, the wife of the Head Pastor of SU Church, is also another Dumagueteno who was nominated in this year's Entrepreneur of the Year Award.

ritche

March 3rd, 2008, 06:43 AM

nicko

March 3rd, 2008, 03:59 PM

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nicko

March 3rd, 2008, 04:15 PM

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nicko

March 3rd, 2008, 04:18 PM

nicko

March 3rd, 2008, 04:20 PM

ritche

March 3rd, 2008, 04:40 PM

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Dumaguete Boulevard by Vivalapagarotti.

ritche

March 3rd, 2008, 04:44 PM

Any of you have some pics of Sidlakang Negros Showroom? Inside and out?

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Photos courtesy of DumagueteInfo.com (http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/photo-board/buglas-2007-a-1804.html).

nicko

March 3rd, 2008, 04:55 PM

Lets post that in Negros Island Thread, too...

ritche

March 4th, 2008, 06:10 AM

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ritche

March 4th, 2008, 06:12 AM

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nicko

March 4th, 2008, 06:24 AM

^^

After the recent musical play "THE FIDDLER ON THE ROOF," which wowed audiences from all over the country last month, the most expensive local production ever made, "PINOCCHIO," which premiered last 2006 @ the Luce will once again hail the stage for the second time due to public demand! As we recall, there were a lot of people who were not able to see the show even with the two days straight of matinee and gala show.

It was reported that there were even tickets sold as far as Manila, Cebu, and Davao. This year, let us again welcome Pinocchio. Tickets are also sold at Lee Super Plaza Lobby aside from SU. As of yesterday, tickets were almost sold out. price range: P100 - P500. Lets all grab one before it gets sold out!

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Pinocchio Is Back On Stage In March
The Negros Chronicle

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After the very successful showing back in March 2006, performing in front of audiences of hundreds of delighted children and adults, the much requested and long awaited repeat performance is finally here!

With Sidlakang Negros Foundation, Inc. as producer, this Emmy Award winning musical “PINOCCHIO” will be performed on March 7 & 8, at the Luce Auditorium.

The producers aspire to raise the benchmark of quality and excellence in the field of stage entertainment n our city. They aim to make productions that are par with international standards. This means they will be making authentic sets and costumes as well as needing good quality lights and sound systems.

This entails considerable expense and we hope that you could join us again in achieving this task by being a major sponsor of this highly anticipated event, said Joanie Dy-Sycip, MD, Director and Rene M. Oliva Jr., Director.

ritche

March 4th, 2008, 06:59 AM

There are no doubt infinitely more things to do in this Eastern Visayas hotspot. But consider this a starter kit, good for a typical three-day, two-night stay. Fear not, grasshopper, this is only the beginning…

Best months to go are summer and October to around January, the rest of the year, if not wet, can have highly fickle weather.

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1. You must hang out at a café along the Boulevard, where, at any part of the famed strip, your view will be this panorama of blue on blue.

Essentially, Dumaguete’s Rizal Boulevard is very much like our own Roxas Boulevard. Only, it’s a two-lane thoroughfare, so you’re very close to the water even from across the street. It can get pretty smoky during rush hour, but bay-walking here, I think, still offers way cleaner air than in its Manila counterpart.

Every Friday and Saturday night, the bars and other vendors along the boulevard line the sidewalk with chairs, tables, grills, and chillers of cold beer for an impromptu street party. I recommend the following cheap street fare: tempura on a stick; barbecued chorizo (orange, about the same size as a Vienna sausage, usually two pieces on a stick) with rice banana-leaf-wrapped in the shape of a pyramid (no need for a plate or spork, just take a bite off the chorizo, another off the compact rice pyramid, and mix-and-match in your mouth!); and creamy ivory-colored penoy paired with a bag of Mr. Chips. Sure there’s tempura, chorizo, and all stages of duck fetus here, too, but…can you just trust me on this one?

1. You must hang out at a café along the Boulevard, where, at any part of the famed strip, your view will be this panorama of blue on blue.

Essentially, Dumaguete’s Rizal Boulevard is very much like our own Roxas Boulevard. Only, it’s a two-lane thoroughfare, so you’re very close to the water even from across the street. It can get pretty smoky during rush hour, but bay-walking here, I think, still offers way cleaner air than in its Manila counterpart.

Every Friday and Saturday night, the bars and other vendors along the boulevard line the sidewalk with chairs, tables, grills, and chillers of cold beer for an impromptu street party. I recommend the following cheap street fare: tempura on a stick; barbecued chorizo (orange, about the same size as a Vienna sausage, usually two pieces on a stick) with rice banana-leaf-wrapped in the shape of a pyramid (no need for a plate or spork, just take a bite off the chorizo, another off the compact rice pyramid, and mix-and-match in your mouth!); and creamy ivory-colored penoy paired with a bag of Mr. Chips. Sure there’s tempura, chorizo, and all stages of duck fetus here, too, but…can you just trust me on this one?

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3. You must drink in Hayahay. (Tell trike driver, “Hayahay, sa lo-ok, tabi ng Lab-as.”) Hayahay means “presko” in Visayan. And it literally is a sea breeze channel. The only downer is, it’s so soothing you get sleepy way before you get a happy-joy-glee buzz!

4. When in Hayahay, order the calamares. The most tender I’ve tasted in recent dining history. Plus, an order is a measly 70 bucks.

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5. You must eat inihaw na manok and liempo at Senior Pedro. (Tell trike driver, “Sa Senior Pedro, malapit sa Equitable Bank.”) Make no mistake, apart from toyo, suka, and sili, there won’t be gravy, Mang Tomas, soup, or any kind of side dish. It’s all about inihaw na manok, liempo, rice, and a soda. Karne kung karne! But the meat of both the chicken and pork is fantastically flavored, moist, and perfectly tender that the act of using any condiments is tantamount to painting some red acrylic over the Mona Lisa’s mouth “para magkakulay siya.” A complete affront to what is already perfect in its simplicity. I’ve never tasted anything as pure, primal, and cheap in Manila.

When I went in around 5 p.m., the crowd was already like this and stayed like this all the way till past dinner time. People don’t opt to transfer to another joint if it’s packed, they’ll order off the rotisserie and take it to-go instead. My meat and rice bonanza, for four people, cost around 300 bucks (with soda ha!)

And yes, I know there’s a Senior Pedro here, but you don’t decline a thin-crust pepperoni pizza in Italy just because Shakey’s delivers, do you?

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6. You must have merienda at Anna Maria. (Tell trike driver, “Anna Maria, Silliman Avenue, tabi ng Chantilly.” At Anna Maria, the individual prices of a creamy milk shake, a huge-ass cheesedog sandwich, and a lot of other yummy grub average at 60 bucks.

And since I did mention Chantilly, I might as well also urge you to have merienda there the next day. It’s a bakery that also serves sandwiches. No-frills, pretension-free slipper bread (think a flat-footed size 6), stuffed with generous servings of ham, cheese, mayo, lettuce or whatever you want it stuffed with, for around 50 bucks.

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7. Starbucks shmarbucks. A cafe mocha smoothie, cheeseburger with egg, and a cappuccino sets you back 130 bucks.
Rumor has it that a Starbucks shall soon rise within the Silliman University campus. I’m now open for donations of scrap wood plywood…gotta start making my picket signs. “Makibaka! Ibagsak ang caramel-macchiato-venti-with-skim-milk!”

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8. You have to grab dinner at Persian Palate. (Tell trike driver, “Persian Palate.”) Do not be deceived, that’s not Java Rice. That’s a kebab combo of Chili Rice with Coconut Milk…a dish that Bicolanos will wish they’d come up with first.

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9. Climb one floor up from Persian Palate and live la vida illustrado at the charming San Antonio Café, set in an old-style Spanish manor, where, from a table beside huge capiz-shell bay windows, you can sip dark hot traditional tsokolate e while watching the city below slowly pack its wares as the sun makes a slow and graceful exit into the horizon.

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10. Then slum it talipapa-style the next day. Breakfast at the market: two cups honest-to-goodness tablea hot coco (none of that just-add-hot-water swill) and freshly made puto for 30 bucks!

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11. Enjoy a drink by the sea. And I don’t mean at a bar with stilts in the water; I mean sand between your toes, fresh fish from a nearby fishing village on a grill, slivers of moonshine cast off on the water, and, okay fine, your iPod hooked to a portable speaker. Then as you haul your drunken ass out by sunup, have a friend capture the moment. Hangovers have never been this picturesque.

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12. Rent a ride―a scooter, a motorcycle, or a roofless jeep―if you want to explore past the city limits. There are some rentals along the Boulevard, but I suggest looking for options downtown. Rentals on the Boulevard tend to have higher rates. Ask your hotel receptionist which areas you can find rentable rides.

The best thing about Dumaguete is that it’s a good launch point for other holiday hot spots. Drive out to a cornucopia of beaches―from the pebbly to the talcum-powdery to the pewter-sanded―you’ll run into one any which way of the compass. You can close your eyes, hold your finger out, spin, randomly stop, and head out in the direction at which you happen to be pointing― you will find a beach in under an hour.

Or take a road trip to Bais for a meet-and-greet with whales (or to rubberneck some good-looking sugar-plantation mestiza and mestizo herederos―this you’ll have to do in summer, though, as almost all of them are in Manila during school season).

Ferry out to Cebu, or to snorkeling and diving sites in the marine paradise that is Apo Island, and be back at your hotel by dinnertime.

If you opt to stay in the city, though, dump the rental. Dumaguete’s a wonderful place to pound the pavement and get lost in.

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13. TIPS YOU’LL PROBABLY FIND USELESS BUT WHICH I’M PUTTING ANYWAY:
If you are a smoker, make sure you are booked in a smoking room so you don’t have to creep out in the middle of the night to your floor’s terrace to huff and puff and take useless pictures.

There are a lot of backpacker-friendly accommodations in Dumaguete. A pipe dream of mine would be staying at La Residencia, high-end digs along the Boulevard, atop Don Atilano restaurant. It’s another old Spanish manor with rooms furnished in colonial-period luxury―dark hardwood floors, canopied beds, intricately carved darkwood dressers, sheer and billowy drapes, with capiz-shell picture windows that open out to the bay. But that’ll set me back around three grand a night. So I opt for more a modest place a few blocks down the road: Bethel Guest House (bethelguesthouse.com, tel. 035-225-2000 or 035-422-8000). It’s one of those two-star hotels where convention attendees are billeted. But it’s right along the Boulevard, too, and walking-distance to a lot of eateries, bars, cafés, and the Saturday-night street soirées. Best of all, a standard room’s less than a grand a night.

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14. Make sure you’ve got something planned on a weeknight if you’re traveling alone. Otherwise, your after-hours boredom will have you staying in bed morning to dinnertime, doing nothing but sleep and watch Diether Ocampo bludgeon Sir Olivier’s craft to a mushy pulp and deliver the most gag-inducing lines on the Pinoy movie cable channel.

Just when you’ve gathered your wits, taken a bath, blow-dried your hair, put on your game face, and are ready to seize the day, it is midnight and everyone you know has gone to bed because they have either work or school the next morning. All that lip gloss and nowhere to go.

For lack of anything to do, you start thinking that hyper-zoomed-in shots of your jeans are poetic, just like those instamatic-skilled idiots who buy SLR pro digicams to take black-and-white photos of beggars on the street because it’s “art.”

…a woman must never be left idle with her thoughts in a strictly-no-smoking hotel room, I tell you. Never.

johnnyS

March 4th, 2008, 09:01 AM

Thanks for the pics on Sidlakang Negros Showroom!
Are only gov't offices display there, or do some private companies have booths there as well?

nicko

March 4th, 2008, 03:53 PM

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March 4th, 2008, 04:06 PM

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March 4th, 2008, 04:17 PM

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Miguel

March 5th, 2008, 05:46 AM

Grand Prize Winner of the 6th Animazing Shorts
Created by Entheos IT Animation Dumaguete

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BAKUNAWA

Bakunawa, is a two-minute animated short adaptation of the Visayan folklore which depicts a dragon-like creature responsible for the lunar eclipse.

Dumaguete’s very own Entheos IT Inc. Animation bagged the Professional 2D & 3D Animation Award in the recently-concluded 6th Animazing Shorts of the E-Services organized by the Center for International Trade Exposition & Mission (CITEM), and the Animation Coucil of the Philippines.

The animation project was produced by Entheos IT proprietor Architect Dean Sinco and directed by Kemuel Lazalita.

The animators where George Pette Aranas, Cheri mae Amistoso, Lilani Inid, Redford Farolan, Anthro Katipunan, as supervised by Yvette Malahay-Kim.

The Animazing Shorts, held Feb. 11 and 12 at the SMX Convention Center along Roxas Blvd, aimed to showcase original works of Filipino animators. The competition was composed of professional and amateur/student animators all over the country.

nicko

March 5th, 2008, 06:06 AM

Miguel

March 5th, 2008, 06:52 AM

Trees

I think that I shall never see
A poem lovely as a tree.

A tree whose hungry mouth is prest
Against the earth's sweet flowing breast;

A tree that may in Summer wear
A nest of robins in her hair;

Upon whose bosom snow has lain;
Who intimately lives with rain.

Poems are made by fools like me,
But only God can make a tree.

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Centuries Old Balete Tree
in Barangay Lumapao, Canlaon City

Superstition, folklore, and love of nature kept this tree alive. A living testament of what Negros looks like a millennium ages ago when the island was still unspoiled.

Miguel

March 5th, 2008, 07:00 AM

^^ Our very own animation studio winning! that's big for a novice animation studio and team.. even beating the other animation experts.. it's a good exposure to the world.. i'm so proud.. -teary eyed- -sniff sniff- :) congrats!

I would like to study in their animation school one of these days. As what I have heard, if you are able to finished their animation class you will have the opportunity to work in their company. That would be a very cool job and I would never be bored to that.

nicko

March 5th, 2008, 07:25 AM

ritche

March 5th, 2008, 07:35 AM

Miguel

March 5th, 2008, 08:01 AM

CONFESSIONS OF A FARM BOY
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UNDERWORLD
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One of the perks of being Hari ng Negros is that you receive invitations from all corners of Negros Island to judge any kind of event imaginable. Recently, I received an invitation from the Municipality of Mabinay in Negros Oriental to be a judge in their annual Bikini Fashion Show (another term for Bikini Open).

Mabinay is located right smack in the center of Negros. It is considered a "cave town" because of all the caves they have. As of the latest count, the tourism office of Mabinay has chronicled more than 200 caves within their municipality.

I accepted the invitation as this would be an opportune time to finally flirt with the underworld.

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I decided to arrive hours before the event so to check out some of the caves in the area. We were booked at the Tirambulo Highland Resort in Barangay Paniabonan which is very close to the event venue. The resort has 5 man-made lakes surrounded by lush vegetation and greenery.

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As if luck was not on our side, some of the models of the bikini fashion show were also at the same resort.

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The Municipality granted my request for a cave tour before the show. Left to Right (Beam, spelunking specialist, Menchie, tourism officer of Mabinay, Mayor Piktoy Baldoza, Jeffrey Dasian, caving expert, Rowena Merto, fellow judge and tourism officer of Dumaguete, Dodong and mayor's son (forgot name)

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The first cave we went to explore is the Baliw Cave. Baliw in the dialect means crazy. Before entering the caves, the tourism office of Mabinay makes sure you have all the proper equipments and they also read to you the Do's and Don'ts of caving.

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Most of the caves in Mabinay are untouched yet. There are no lights, railings or walkways. Precaution has to be used always when going around.

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Still inside Baliw cave, Beam shows us this interesting formation. It looks like ice.

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The next cave we went inside is called the Crystal Cave. This one has a lot of interesting stalactite and stalagmite formations.

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Still inside the Crystal Cave.

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Mambajo Cave was next. This cave has two entrance, one through the sunroof (Rappelling is the only way though this entrance)

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Or through the underground river that flows inside the cave. Notice the children swimming in the underground river.

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A very easy cave to explore is the Panligawan Cave....

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...and the Pandalihan Cave. Overall the caving experience was fulfilling and tiring at the same time. I almost lost all my energy to be a judge that night.

LET THE SHOW BEGIN!

(The End)

To know the result of the Bikini Fashion Show just view the blog. As a teaser, here's one of the pics.

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P.S. the blog features different beautiful natural spots of Negros Oriental, take a sneak peak at it also.

Miguel

March 5th, 2008, 08:16 AM

I was once to decide to enroll there but it was only for a summer class course. however, the requirement is that u be good in computer applications such flash, moviemaker, corel or adobe editing and the like.. but unfortunately, im bad at those.. it is also a plus if ur good in drawing, which they would ask from u a sample of ur drawing or may it be painting that is good for their standards... i say, being an animator is no joke. u have to love what u do and u have to be good at it. how i wish i can be part of the company, soon.. wishful thinking..... wew. anyway, its nice that Dumaguete has one. Pretty cool!

Back in college, I was once a member of the Order of the Golden Palette, better known as OGPA (i don't know if that group is still active today). Though I joined them only for a year during my senior, we have done lots of exhibits. We once have a nude sketching session on top of Bethel and was exhibited at the Scheide Chapel. There were some famous campus personalities involved, the student government president and a beautiful young teacher but who later backed out. All were done in clandestine. Anyway, I wish well for the success of this company. We can never tell that the next Disney movie might be outsourced in Dumaguete. :tongue2:

Miguel

March 5th, 2008, 08:58 AM

BUGLASAN FIREWORKS DISPLAY

Although the current Buglasan Festival is a far cry from the previous Buglasans of the prior administration. Take a glimpse at the Fireworks Festival of 2006. Different groups from all over the country joined this annual competition just to be named as the best and the master of the pyro aerial display. The Dumaguete Team is the victor which is also the same team that won in the first fireworks competition in Iloilo this year.

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nicko

March 5th, 2008, 01:41 PM

Dumaguete National Writers Workshop now open for submissions

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The application for fellowship for the 47th Dumaguete National Writers Workshop (DNWW) is now open. Deadline for the submission of manuscripts is on April 5.

The workshop will be from May 5 to 23, 2008 at the Silliman University (SU) Albert Faurot End House.

The DNWW is the longest-running creative writing workshop in Asia with former SU English faculty members the late Dr. Edilberto Tiempo and National Artist for Literature, Dr. Edith Tiempo, as founders.

Writers are invited to submit 7-10 poems, 3-5 short stories or 3-5 creative non-fiction essays, in English only, to the SU English and Literature Department (SU-ELD).

English and Literature Department Chair Prof. Andrea Soluta said that the panel will be headed by poet and SU-ELD faculty member, César Ruiz Aquino.

Soluta said that the panelists for the workshop proper will include Aquino, Tiempo, Susan Lara, Atty. Ernesto Superal Yee, Bobby Flores Villasis and Myrna Peña-Reyes Sweet.

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nicko

March 6th, 2008, 02:25 AM

Once again, SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY DEBATE SOCIETY (Silliman University) won against LYCEUM DEBATE SOCIETY (Lyceum of the Philippines University) in last night's SQUARE OFF A.U.D.C. of ANC.

Congratulations to SU DebSOC! They are the lone team in Visayas and Mindanao to survive. They are now included in the quarterfinals.

:banana::banana::cheers::cheers::banana::banana:

nicko

March 7th, 2008, 03:59 PM

QUEZON PARK
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NINOY AQUINO MEMORIAL FREEDOM PARK
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SILLIMAN AMPHITHEATRE / NORTH QUADRANGLE
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nicko

March 8th, 2008, 05:07 AM

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Project Runway Philippines
is an upcoming Philippine adaptation of Project Runway. This reality television series, which aims to find the next big Filipino fashion designer, is produced by Unitel Productions. It will be shown in early 2008 on cable through ETC Entertainment Central and on free TV through SBN 21.

CASTING CALLS
Project Runway Philippines held its auditions from January 14 to January 16, 2008 in School of Fashion and the Arts (SoFA) in Makati City, Metro Manila.

Casting call is also being held on March 10, 2008, in Crown Regency Hotel and Towers in Cebu City for fashion designers in Visayas and Mindanao, particularly in
Cebu
Davao
Iloilo
Dumaguete
General Santos

nicko

March 8th, 2008, 05:12 AM

ritche

March 8th, 2008, 07:01 AM

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Project Runway Philippines
is an upcoming Philippine adaptation of Project Runway. This reality television series, which aims to find the next big Filipino fashion designer, is produced by Unitel Productions. It will be shown in early 2008 on cable through ETC Entertainment Central and on free TV through SBN 21.

I watched this show when ETC was still on Sky. Too bad they took away ETC and replaced it with Velvet, which is also a good Channel. But I really miss Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Blind date and the 5th Wheel. I hope they will put back ETC, which is "All Good.".

ritche

March 8th, 2008, 07:02 AM

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Project Runway Philippines
is an upcoming Philippine adaptation of Project Runway. This reality television series, which aims to find the next big Filipino fashion designer, is produced by Unitel Productions. It will be shown in early 2008 on cable through ETC Entertainment Central and on free TV through SBN 21.

I watched this show when ETC was still on Sky. Too bad they took away ETC and replaced it with Velvet, which is also a good Channel. But I really miss Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno, Blind date and the 5th Wheel. I hope they will put back ETC, which is "All Good.".

nicko

March 8th, 2008, 07:22 AM

Well, i suggest you subscribe to Fil Products..:) It has all of Solar's channels such as 2nd Avenue, JackTV, and ETC..

johnnyS

March 9th, 2008, 07:57 AM

That reminds me..
What would be the best cable with AXN, Disney, Discovery, Travel, CNN, FOX, CNBC channels?
How much per month?

nicko

March 9th, 2008, 01:25 PM

That would be Fil Products, i guess.. Sky may also have those channels.. Fil Products is about 350 per month. I dont really know with Sky.

nicko

March 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM

There is a new underconstruction shop near Chicken J fastfood at Perdices St. I think its going to be a Nokia Retail Shop and Customer Care Center basing on the signages and interior design..

nicko

March 9th, 2008, 02:32 PM

After 5 years of this
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are you ready for more?

A Dumaguete City VDAY Movement Presentation

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Directed by
DESSA QUESADA-PALM

14 MARCH 2008 | 8:00PM
NEGROS ORIENTAL CONVENTION CENTER
DUMAGUETE CITY

nicko

March 9th, 2008, 02:32 PM

^^

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wis

March 10th, 2008, 02:54 AM

mga bai, asa ta makalantaw ug pay per view sa away ni pac this sunday? pila pud?

tnx!

ritche

March 10th, 2008, 05:18 AM

mga bai, asa ta makalantaw ug pay per view sa away ni pac this sunday? pila pud?

tnx!

There are several options, but as far as I know there is one at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex and Fhu Garden near Hypermart. These are all widescreens and pay ranges from 200-350/person.

ritche

March 10th, 2008, 05:20 AM

That reminds me..
What would be the best cable with AXN, Disney, Discovery, Travel, CNN, FOX, CNBC channels?
How much per month?

SkyCable, the "branded" cable company, is also quite complete and they offer broadband internet bundled with your cable subscription. FilProducts is cheaper by Php75.

ritche

March 10th, 2008, 05:29 AM

There is a new underconstruction shop near Chicken J fastfood at Perdices St. I think its going to be a Nokia Retail Shop and Customer Care Center basing on the signages and interior design..

I toured the father of the slain Silliman Nursing student Nina Estacio around the city as he was looking for a place to rent here. He is planning to set up a business in the city and eventually settle here. They are from Dipolog but the father is working in Manila.

I myself was quite surprised while going around the subdivisions and other corners of the city seeing the number of constructions going on. I drove thru some areas two months ago and the constructions and new structures were not there yet. Indeed, it is really true that Dumaguete, according to former President of Pepsi Asia Pacific Fred Dael, is one of the fastest growing cities in the Philippines.

By the way, Mr. Estacio is spearheading the establishment of a volunteers organization against crime and corruption and he is looking for more volunteers. If you would like to join guys you can contact me.

nicko

March 10th, 2008, 06:29 AM

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| CONVERGYS JOBS FAIR |
March 6, 7, 8 and 15, 16
3RD LEVEL METRO DUMAGUETE COLLEGE
REAL STREET, DUMAGUETE CITY

nicko

March 10th, 2008, 06:38 AM

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| CONVERGYS JOBS FAIR |
March 6, 7, 8 and 15, 16
3RD LEVEL METRO DUMAGUETE COLLEGE
REAL STREET, DUMAGUETE CITY

nicko

March 10th, 2008, 06:54 AM

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nicko

March 10th, 2008, 07:03 AM

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nicko

March 10th, 2008, 07:07 AM

etelecare JOBS FAIR
Global Solutions

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nicko

March 10th, 2008, 07:09 AM

mga bai, asa ta makalantaw ug pay per view sa away ni pac this sunday? pila pud?

tnx!

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:):):) ENJOY :):):)

Garthin Dumaguete

March 11th, 2008, 07:05 PM

Hi,

I'm a newcomer to SSC. I came across this site by accident, and glad I did.

This morning, my wife saw some workers surveying the road along Purok 7, Upper Batinguel. when she asked what are they doing, they told her they were surveying for the new DUmaguete by-pass road. I don't know if this is their final plan, or they are looking for the route that will cost them less when it comes to purchasing land.

I hope they make it a wide, straight road; not like the liko kaayo nga road going to the Bajumpandan slaughterhouse...

nicko

March 12th, 2008, 11:47 AM

HI GARTHIN DUMAGUETE. WELCOME TO SSC DUMAGUETE!! Hope u stay regular here! We need more people like you!!.. Looking forward to see more posts from you!...

About the by-bass road, i would like to have it really wide. I'm imagining it having at least four lanes. Moreso, it would be much better if it be started asap. The downtown area is a traffic nightmare esp. during rush hours. I hate seeing those big trucks passing by the narrow streets of the city and disrupting the already really bad traffic!...

ritche

March 12th, 2008, 04:14 PM

They should finish this diversion road, not bypass road, before Robinsons opens.

ritche

March 12th, 2008, 04:25 PM

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ritche

March 12th, 2008, 04:29 PM

nicko

March 12th, 2008, 06:29 PM

^^ What's TULDOK ANIMATION all about?

nicko

March 13th, 2008, 06:17 AM

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nicko

March 13th, 2008, 06:31 AM

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ritche

March 13th, 2008, 05:26 PM

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ritche

March 13th, 2008, 05:34 PM

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Garthin Dumaguete

March 13th, 2008, 06:27 PM

Thanks for the welcome Nicko...

I'm new to SSC but not new to Dumaguete. I've been here long enough to remember getting excited talking to Henry (or Peter) Chuang - the brother of the Golden rule store owner. He used to own the 'Shoppers Center'; a one storey building that sold all sorts of appliances, guitars with turtle back sound boxes. I got excited when he told me he was moving to the States, and Lee Plaza who used to rent a space in what is now the Ever Mall, had bought his property to put up a five storey mall.

I now feel the same excitement about Robinsons. Expecially seeing the perspective pics the SSC Dumaguete guys (and girls) have posted.

Hey, when I was new here, we almost bought 400sq/m land in Claytown. The guy sold it to someone else for P40,000 who had the money readily available, after he agreed to sell it to us for P70,000 in installments for one year. I remember tinking then, that Claytown... ...Bukid kaayo! Heeheehee. That was 1990, in those days Dumaguete was just mostly the land between Cervantes, Luke Wright, Roxas Boulevard, and Silliman Ave roads.

As you can see, from what Dumaguete was like when I first came here, I've enjoyed a lot of progress.

Garthin Dumaguete

March 13th, 2008, 08:32 PM

Why doesn't the city think about burying the cables. Many countries do that (including my home country, UK). It makes the city better to look at, less hazardous, less dangerous, plus it would be easier to maintain.

Garthin Dumaguete

March 13th, 2008, 08:42 PM

I agree it would be better that the diversion road be finished before Robinson's, but I doubt it would happen. On one hand, you have Mr. Gokwenkai, who is a good businessman who doesn't like waiting around, and you have the government, which has lots of red tape to pass through, funds to raise, lands to buy and may have to expropriate if any landowners don't want to sell their lands cheap.

ritche

March 14th, 2008, 05:43 AM

^^ What's TULDOK ANIMATION all about?

An award winning animation outfit. The main animator is from Dumaguete. Their animated movie has been shown in ABS cBN and GMA (I can't remember the title). I wouldn't be surprised if one day Disney will start producing its animated stories from Dumaguete.

nicko

March 14th, 2008, 06:52 AM

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nicko

March 14th, 2008, 06:54 AM

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The Cebuano Exultor

March 14th, 2008, 07:48 AM

The main animator is from Dumaguete.

^^ Yup. His name is Ramon del Prado. He was a Sillimanian back in his grade school and highschool years.

I wouldn't be surprised if one day Disney will start producing its animated stories from Dumaguete.

Huh? I don't know where to start. Okay...okay...here goes: Sorry to burst your 'enthusiastic bubble' buddy but that 'hope'/'dream' is, given the available facilities and infrastructure security in Dumaguete, not happening by a loooooong shot. :yes:

Heck, Cebu has better facilities (i.e., Bigfoots Studio's soundstages at Mactan) and better infrastructure security (i.e., better power-supply performance--as in fewer 'brownouts' and better flight connections to other parts of the Asia Pacific Region).

But even Cebu can't compete with animation powerhouses such as the Chinese, Indian, South Korean, and Japanese cities. Not to mention that California, Pixar's Animation Studio homebase, has a huge and diverse talent pool of artists from a wide array of nationalities.

Dumaguete or, even, Cebu are not yet in the 'radar' of, what the big animation studios of Hollywood would call as, animation-outsourcing hotspots.

Let's stick to facts shall we and not wishful thinking. Thanks. :cheers:

nicko

March 14th, 2008, 04:39 PM

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clarion

March 15th, 2008, 03:44 AM

^^ Yup. His name is Ramon del Prado. He was a Sillimanian back in his grade school and highschool years.

Huh? I don't know where to start. Okay...okay...here goes: Sorry to burst your 'enthusiastic bubble' buddy but that 'hope'/'dream' is, given the available facilities and infrastructure security in Dumaguete, not happening by a loooooong shot. :yes:

Heck, Cebu has better facilities (i.e., Bigfoots Studio's soundstages at Mactan) and better infrastructure security (i.e., better power-supply performance--as in fewer 'brownouts' and better flight connections to other parts of the Asia Pacific Region).

But even Cebu can't compete with animation powerhouses such as the Chinese, Indian, South Korean, and Japanese cities. Not to mention that California, Pixar's Animation Studio homebase, has a huge and diverse talent pool of artists from a wide array of nationalities.

Dumaguete or, even, Cebu are not yet in the 'radar' of, what the big animation studios of Hollywood would call as, animation-outsourcing hotspots.

Let's stick to facts shall we and not wishful thinking. Thanks. :cheers:

I agree... :) :okay:

averatec3200

March 15th, 2008, 04:00 AM

Any updates on Robinson, had the construction on the main building already commenced?

ritche

March 15th, 2008, 05:02 AM

^^ Yup. His name is Ramon del Prado. He was a Sillimanian back in his grade school and highschool years.

Huh? I don't know where to start. Okay...okay...here goes: Sorry to burst your 'enthusiastic bubble' buddy but that 'hope'/'dream' is, given the available facilities and infrastructure security in Dumaguete, not happening by a loooooong shot. :yes:

Let's stick to facts shall we and not wishful thinking. Thanks. :cheers:

If there's a will, there's a way. I have met this German guy who is from bilderfabrik (www.bilderfabrik.org) @ FU, He has worked in animation studios in NY, Tokyo and in Manila (I guess he is, to some extent, connected to Top Peg) and he was talking about putting up an animation studio or outfit here in Dumaguete. That was about four years ago.

Now, I guess the cultivation of a culture for animation has started to bear fruit, with our winning the the Animation contest at the national IT convention at the SMX @ Mall of Asia.

If we continue with it, the dream to produce world class animes here in Dumaguete wouldn't really be far off...

nicko

March 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM

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VIA VERITAS

VITA

College Awarding Ceremony: Claire

Isabel McGil Luce Auditorium: 15th March, 8:00am - 12:00nn /

3:00pm - 6:00pm
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Baccalaureate Sunday: Silliman

University Church 16th March, 8:00am - 11:00am
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Commencement Exercises: Silliman

University Amphitheatre 16th March, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADUATES!

nicko

March 16th, 2008, 04:40 PM

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jaywalker

March 17th, 2008, 05:54 AM

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nicko

March 17th, 2008, 06:20 AM

Cultural Roundup Before the Summer
Ian Casocot (http://eatingthesun.blogspot.com/)

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Dumzville's Cultural Center

For a while there, when people talked about the “cultural scene” in Oriental Negros, it was mostly about one beauty pageant or another, with every town and every school bending over to crown all sorts of queens and kings. Indeed, a sad thing to note for a city that has produced two National Artists.

There were bright spots, like the

International Rondalla Festival and the
Philippine Madrigal Singers visit

And so, when we said—back in the summer of 2007—that we were going to lead a “cultural renaissance” of sorts in Dumaguete City, we didn’t expect there would be an explosion of a response from the community. The response was in some ways quite competitive, but in many ways it was ultimately good for the cultural health of the city.

Just think of the many, many things that captured our imagination and our cultural aspirations in the months since May last year: that cultural season (defined, for the most part, by the schoolyear, since Dumaguete is a University Town) had been a kaleidoscope of exhibitions and performances, both popular and traditional, that tried to engage all of the arts—and perhaps we can now rightfully reclaim for Dumaguete its mantle of being the true cultural center of the South.

The cultural year in Silliman included these:

the Second Open Dumaguete Biennial Terra Cotta Festival,
folk singer Grace Nono,
pianists Ingrid Santamaria and Reynaldo Reyes,
guitarist Michael Dadap,
violinist Jay Cayuca,
tenor Ramon Ma. Acoymo,
the Manila Symphony Orchestra (with pianist Cristine Coyiuto and conductor Helen Quach),
the New Voice Company’s
The Good Body (with Monique Wilson),
Tanghalang Pilipino’s double-bill of Gee-gee at Waterina and Welcome to IntelStar,
the Powerdance (with Douglas Nierras),
Actor’s Actors’ Love Letters (with Pinky Amador and Bart Guingona),
and the U.P. Guitar Orchestra;
art exhibitions by Aloha Laviña, Samuel Molina, Bong Callao, Razceljan Salvarita, Mark Valenzuela, Amihan Jumalon, Donnie Luis Calseña, Uno, Jana Jumalon-Alano, Hemrod Duran, and Is Jumalon;
talks by Johanna Poethig, Chris Brown, Jutze Pamate, Kitty Taniguchi, John Stevenson, and Myrna Peña-Reyes under the new Albert Faurot Lecture Series for Culture and the Arts;
and a spirited OPM concert by many of Silliman’s singing and dancing talents, including the Kahayag Dance Troupe.

There was also an assortment of events, cultural and otherwise:

ABS-CBN staged its national journalism summit in the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium,
and there was also a sneak preview of Jade Castro’s endearing film Endo, which StarCinema brought in even before its regular nationwide theater run. In February, Mariyah Gallery celebrated the Arts Month with an exhibit featuring the works of Napoleon Abueva, Nelfa Querubin, Meri Anecin Pejoska, Entang Wiharso, Sid Gomez Hildawa, Raul Isidro, Peter Bevan, Charlie Co, Dennis Ascalon, Kitty Taniguchi, Estrella “Tala” Contreras, Karl Aguila, Maria Taniguchi, Ambie Abaño, Andita Purnama, Sari Adita, and Danni Sollesta.

At the tail end of the season,

Tokyo University sent in a corps of dancers from Japan, together with the Ramon Obusan Dance Company.
Theater student Christie Angel Balansag also directed two plays, Sino Ba Sila, a farce by Juan Cruz Balmaseda, and
The Incredible Jungle Journey of Fenda Maria, a children’s play by Jack Stokes.
Fiddler on the Roof
Pinocchio

In the middle of all these, the rest of Dumaguete took note, and helped fill in the rest of the cultural slate.

Foundation University, through the efforts of its alumni association,
De La Salle University’s acclaimed singing group Kundirana, and later
brought in popular singer Nina.

Other local groups brought in more mainstream fare with concerts by

Sarah Geronimo,
Sitti Navarro,
and David Pomeranz.