Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 25

johnnyS

January 5th, 2009, 03:41 PM

Was Dauin affected by the floods?

Specifically, along the south highway?

I am saddened by the recent flashfloods in the city, however miniscule compared to the flashfloods in Mindanao. Some groups pointed out three reasons for the flashfloods, which are denudation of the Banica watershed, throwing of wastes along the riverbank, and the presence of inhabitants along the Banica river bank, which is really hazardous.

I guess recent events have awakened our constituents and gave them more resolve to do something. I believe that with proper management, environmental protection and economic development can go hand in hand. Singapore, for example, is envisioning a future where they could grow their own food at the rooftops of their buildings, thereby reducing heat and global warming in their side of the planet.

I suggest that environmental groups and the city administration come up with a plan to plant at least 1,000 trees per year (we have always been proud of the fact that we are one of the staunchest environmentalists in the whole country, and now come this flooding, what a shame!!!) along the riverbanks and roads. To give it more value, and so that people won't think twice about reforestation, we should follow the example of the City of Bayawan which I guess will have no more flooding many years from now (and the former sugarcane planters awash with new cash from a new found industrial crop). Prices of sugarcane are going down and the country will be flooded with cheap imported sugar by 2010, but Bayawanons will have no fear because many of them have shifted to rubber trees – a high value crop which could replace sugarcane as the province’s industrial crop.

We could actually hit two birds with one stone if we implement massive reforestation using high value, industrial or fruit bearing trees such as rubber and jatropha.

nicko

January 6th, 2009, 04:35 PM

You're definitely right with your brother's observation. It is definitely more like a hotel than a hospital. A friend who was admitted at the MAB said that he doesn't mind being admitted to a hospital as long as he's at the MAB wing:lol:.

Hey, but that's not all. The suites will even be better with floor to ceiling glass window, almost all are electronics (automatic) including the bed, widescreen LCD TV, etc. Hmmm, I guess people here will not be going to Cebu or Manila for their medical needs, even the high end ones, in the months and years to come.

The main building will soon have all private rooms upgraded to have the same amenities and atmosphere as with the new MAB within the year.

Our provincial hospital is one of the favorite pet projects of the governor (a surgeon himself). With the new MRI, people wont have to go to Cebu to have it and they wont even have to pay as much as private hospitals would charge for it.

The City Maternity Hospital will open this quarter. I really love the design of it. At first look, you wouldnt think that it is a hospital since it complements well with the old spanish designed buildings (City Hall complex) surrounding it...

nicko

January 6th, 2009, 04:38 PM

Was Dauin affected by the floods?

Specifically, along the south highway?

I dont have any news on Dauin being affected with flood. The areas affected are mostly the ones near banica river here in the city. The river overflowed.. quite odd. happens sooo rarely.. wew. global warming..

johnnyS

January 7th, 2009, 06:06 AM

I hope that with all the improvements in physicalfacilities, that dumaguete will be able to attract and retain high quality physicians as well.

The main building will soon have all private rooms upgraded to have the same amenities and atmosphere as with the new MAB within the year.

Our provincial hospital is one of the favorite pet projects of the governor (a surgeon himself). With the new MRI, people wont have to go to Cebu to have it and they wont even have to pay as much as private hospitals would charge for it.

The City Maternity Hospital will open this quarter. I really love the design of it. At first look, you wouldnt think that it is a hospital since it complements well with the old spanish designed buildings (City Hall complex) surrounding it...

johnnyS

January 7th, 2009, 06:06 AM

Ok, thanks a bunch

I dont have any news on Dauin being affected with flood. The areas affected are mostly the ones near banica river here in the city. The river overflowed.. quite odd. happens sooo rarely.. wew. global warming..

nicko

January 8th, 2009, 01:06 PM

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Dumaguete City - Robinsons Place Dumaguete
Level 3, Space No. 335 - 336 Robinsons Place Dumaguete, Dumaguete City Business Park, Inc. and IT Plaza
Store Hours: Soon to Open

nicko

January 8th, 2009, 02:03 PM

nicko

January 10th, 2009, 04:06 AM

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nicko

January 10th, 2009, 05:52 AM

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nicko

January 10th, 2009, 09:57 AM

Tourin' around Dumzville's famed Christmas Mansion

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ritche

January 10th, 2009, 10:33 AM

On Robs..

Gross Floor Area: 51,400 sq. m
Gross Leasble Area: 32,000 sq. m
Number of Floors: 3-levels

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The mall is getting bigger and bigger and has become quite taller as the construction continues. It has already occupied most of the lot especially on both sides. The circular entrance at the left side is already forming, while the ala-MOA grand lobby at the right side is already getting it's foundations.

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Checking up on the floor plan again, i noticed that there are escalators that connect both the al freso dining area and the Movieworld. How exciting! Fine dining and world-class entertainment just an escalator's ride away..:)

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I hope it will live up to its promise of becoming one of the ultimate shopping destinations in the region considering that it has features quite new to Robinsons malls.

My dditional wishlist for robinsons:

-watsons
-coffee bean and te lEAF
-STARBUCKS
-figaro

the doctors recently removed my cornea and refracted my eyes so I will have an eye sight like that of the baby,as they claimed but right now I'm struggling just to stay in front of the computer for long and the size of the screen were even adjusted so I couldsee large letters. this isLASEKPRKoperation, not the common LASIK operation which is simpler ans takes a shorter time to heal. Itmight take a month formy eyesight to normalize so I won't be able to post often here in the coming weeks Keep everything coming guys111

johnnyS

January 10th, 2009, 11:00 AM

Ah good luck!

And I will add to the wishlist:

Teriyaki Boy
A Thai resto
a really good dimsum resto
BreadTalk--gotta be the best bakery in the Philippines

nicko

January 10th, 2009, 11:38 AM

^^ get well soon, ritch!..:)

nicko

January 10th, 2009, 12:00 PM

Even if the holidays have passed our calendars, these hundreds of little, bright white stars still adorn the acacia trees along the Rizal boulevard and all over the Freedom Park. Staring at them can be very psychedelic in a pleasant way..:)

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G O M Z K i (http://flickr.com/photos/noelgomzki/)

nicko

January 10th, 2009, 12:12 PM

ANTULANG BEACH RESORT

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INFINITY POOL

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johnnyS

January 10th, 2009, 01:13 PM

Can you give me detailed directions to get to Antulang?

Also the twin lakes?

Marni

January 10th, 2009, 03:15 PM

Swany

January 10th, 2009, 07:53 PM

WOW and wow again! It's just like you're in one of the Greek Islands, especially the first pic! Such a gorgeous view of the water! We definitely will visit Antulang soon.

Thanks for sharing the grand pics of Ms. Ging Jayme!

Fly2Bacolod

January 11th, 2009, 03:01 AM

Yes...

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^^
nice building.

Fly2Bacolod

January 11th, 2009, 03:04 AM

PHCCI Bldg.
flickr pic by revenui

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nicko

January 11th, 2009, 04:47 AM

^^ A work of art. definitely one of my favorite buildings in the city.

carl_vilches21

January 11th, 2009, 05:01 AM

...like ko rin yung design ng building ng bethel guest house...

nicko

January 11th, 2009, 07:06 AM

magnifico! ganda naman. Kuya Nicko sa Dumaguete ba yan? :)

Just south of the city..

WOW and wow again! It's just like you're in one of the Greek Islands, especially the first pic! Such a gorgeous view of the water! We definitely will visit Antulang soon.

Thanks for sharing the grand pics of Ms. Ging Jayme!

Here's more of ANTULANG (Just some repost from previous threads)..

Antulang has been a favorite spot for well-known personalities, both local and international..

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Angelica Panganiban on a photo shoot for BENCH's print ad

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Model Rafael Rosell on a photo shoot for BENCH's print ad

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GMA-7 on a location shoot with some of the country's most popular stars: from L to R are Bearwin Meily, Richard Gomez, Joey Marquez, Raymart Santiago and Benjie Paras.

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Philippine matinee idol Richard Gomez with young fan Ana at the balcony

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Philippine cinema's Raymart Santiago at his element

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Singer-violinist Karlyn Bayot hams it up with resident lab Argos

nicko

January 11th, 2009, 07:13 AM

PARADISE LOST... NOW FOUND...
ANTULANG

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nicko

January 11th, 2009, 07:23 AM

Can you give me detailed directions to get to Antulang?

Go to www.antulang.com

Also the twin lakes?

The twin lakes are going towards the mountains of Sibulan. The road is along the the stretch of San Jose boulevard. There is a big sign board telling you where to turn then your journey towards the lake starts. It's mountainous.

The twin lakes, Lake Balinsasayao and Danao

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johnnyS

January 11th, 2009, 01:39 PM

Ah ok, the twin lakes is from Sibulan.
I also heard that there is another, perhaps more beautiful lake going towards Siaton. Do you know which one this might be? Is it more worthwhile there than the twin lakes?

I think I will definitely check out Antulang--do you know if they have a daytrip thing like Bahura where you pay an admission to swim at their hotel without staying in their rooms?

Go to www.antulang.com

The twin lakes are going towards the mountains of Sibulan. The road is along the the stretch of San Jose boulevard. There is a big sign board telling you where to turn then your journey towards the lake starts. It's mountainous.

The twin lakes, Lake Balinsasayao and Danao

Marni

January 11th, 2009, 02:09 PM

Kuya Nicko any news of SM na sa Dumaguete? :D

john moises relles

January 11th, 2009, 02:44 PM

ANTULANG had been a very hot spot for various celebrities..

It had been endorsed by various stars, quoted as "Philippine's Malibu" and many others..

Dauin area really has a lot to offer.. Like Bahura, El Dorado and others..

national guard

January 12th, 2009, 12:18 AM

PHCCI Bldg.
flickr pic by revenui

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I also like this building.:) Curious lang, What does PHCCI stand for ?

nicko

January 12th, 2009, 05:29 AM

I also like this building.:) Curious lang, What does PHCCI stand for ?

Perpetual Help Credit Cooperative, Inc.

nicko

January 12th, 2009, 05:42 AM

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Company Name :
Student Universe Corporation
Industry :
Call Center / IT-Enabled Services / BPO
Type of Company :
Private Limited Company, Foreign Based Company
Location :
DCDB Bldg, Cervantes Street, Dumaguete City 6200
WebSite :
http://www.studentuniverse.com

StudentUniverse Corporation, a new Philippine company with extensive networks in the student travel discount business in the U.S. is looking for Call Center Agents for their Dumaguete Branch to handle customer service request via phone and e-mail.

Travel Consultants/Verifications Agent
(Dumaguete City)

Responsibilities:
* Travel Consultants are responsible for handling the sale and administration of travel and related services to the student/faculty/budget traveler.
* Verification Agent performs student enrollment verification, database entry and upkeep, as well as other associated responsibilities. Communicate with customers via phone, e-mail, and live chat.

Requirements:
* Must have completed at least 2 years of any college course
* Preferably working knowledge with airline reservation systems/GDS
* Excellent English and computer skills
* Ability to work in a team and provide excellent customer service
* Must have at least 6 months call center experience

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Student Universe Corporation
MANDARIN SPEAKING CALL CENTER AGENTS
(Central Visayas - Dumaguete City)

Requirements:
* Must have completed at least 2 years of any college course
* Able to converse in Mandarin
* Excellent English and computer skills
* Ability to work in a team and provide excellent customer service
* We also accept Mandarin speaking call center agents with or without call center experience

peejay202

January 12th, 2009, 05:53 AM

^^ nick, mopalit ka og skyscrapercity Philippines t-shirt? The guidelines says that there must be one representative from our locality who will collect the payments..

nicko

January 12th, 2009, 06:03 AM

nicko

January 12th, 2009, 06:08 AM

The question is, will you buy this painting...

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... for two million pesos?

Thus begins the drama that is Art.

Little Boy Productions, the company that brought Dumaguete City Tuesdays with Morrie and Love Letters, opens 2009 with Art, the provocative Tony award-winning comedy by Yasmina Reza, with a one-day staging at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium last January 10, 2009.

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national guard

January 12th, 2009, 06:13 AM

Perpetual Help Credit Cooperative, Inc.

Thanks Nick! :)

peejay202

January 12th, 2009, 06:17 AM

Yeah, mao lagi. murag kami ramn gud ni ritche ang kinda active dnhi.. wa pami nakasabot.. so ur having one too? i dont know if i can handle the operations and i still dont know with ritche what he has in mind about this man pod.. what do u have in mind? 3 rman ta nag order dnhi dgte..

Sana.. Until January 31 pa man daw ang deadline of submission.. May unta if daghan mag-order.. I'll post the guidelines later..

ritche

January 12th, 2009, 10:59 AM

Ah good luck!

And I will add to the wishlist:

Teriyaki Boy
A Thai resto
a really good dimsum resto
BreadTalk--gotta be the best bakery in the Philippines

It's hard to see as my eyes are stil recuperating but I wish Robinsons Dumaguete will also be an awardwinning mall such as the prestigious Shopping Center of the Year ward in the immediate future.

I like the asmbience, look and feel of the Terrace t the Ayala Cebter Cebu, it's just much like Greenbelt.The materials are actually very simple and I like it's park-like atmosphere. Nut at the end of the day you still feel the heat and the polluatino of Cebu even at their business Park. I wish we could have a simlar park without the pollution and the heat, and you could practically stay outdoors the whole day.

carl_vilches21

January 12th, 2009, 12:10 PM

Perpetual Help Credit Cooperative, Inc.

...its a bank...ryt??

john moises relles

January 12th, 2009, 01:28 PM

Sana.. Until January 31 pa man daw ang deadline of submission.. May unta if daghan mag-order.. I'll post the guidelines later..

Ei guys, can u add me up to the list of those availing the shirt? I'm also in Dumaguete right now.. I PM'd @nicko already.. Thanks.. :banana::banana:

lady_bird

January 12th, 2009, 04:43 PM

One wish ... for the robinsons dgte to have the 'LEMONSGRASS' a vietnamese-thai resto (found in ayala mall cebu ) or similar franchise be in robinsons ,fingers cross.

johnnyS

January 12th, 2009, 04:49 PM

Yes, the Terraces (I didn't know that was the name for it) is really nicely done. It just makes the whole place look high class.

If our robinsons come anywhere close to it, I would be escatatic.

It's hard to see as my eyes are stil recuperating but I wish Robinsons Dumaguete will also be an awardwinning mall such as the prestigious Shopping Center of the Year ward in the immediate future.

I like the asmbience, look and feel of the Terrace t the Ayala Cebter Cebu, it's just much like Greenbelt.The materials are actually very simple and I like it's park-like atmosphere. Nut at the end of the day you still feel the heat and the polluatino of Cebu even at their business Park. I wish we could have a simlar park without the pollution and the heat, and you could practically stay outdoors the whole day.

johnnyS

January 12th, 2009, 05:05 PM

One wish ... for the robinsons dgte to have the 'LEMONSGRASS' a vietnamese-thai resto (found in ayala mall cebu ) or similar franchise be in robinsons ,fingers cross.

here is another one hoping.

nicko

January 13th, 2009, 05:27 AM

^^ Im hoping for a timezone.. hehe

nicko

January 13th, 2009, 05:31 AM

jaywalker

January 13th, 2009, 07:02 AM

Firm asked to put up bond
for hydro plant in NegOr

ICS Renewables, the power company that won the bid for the 0.8-megawatt Amlan Hydroelectric Power Plant in Negros Oriental, has been directed by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. to put up a 10 percent performance bond.

PSALM gave ICS Renewables 10 days to put up the bond, which is equivalent to $23,000, based on the Asset Purchase Agreement.

The newly-incorporated, Filipino-owned company involved in the manufacture of alternative fuels, headed by Juan Eugenio Roxas of Dumaguete City, was named the winning bidder after it offered $230,000 for the hydropower facility last December 10.

PSALM said in a statement it issued that the amount exceeded the reserve price set by its Board for the generating asset.

The Notice of Award and Certificate of Effectivity for the Amlan plant, situated in Sitio Pasalan, Brgy. Silab in Amlan town, was released to ICS Renewables on January 8.

The power facility is operating as a base-load plant, supplying power to is host town and nearby villages.

Following the sale of the Amlan hydropower plant, PSALM completed the government’s power privatization program for 2008 more than its targeted 70 percent of the National Power Corporation’s generating assets in the Luzon and Visayas grids.

Last November, also divested its assets in the 146.5-MW Panay and 22-MW Bohol power plant package.*NLG

Fly2Bacolod

January 13th, 2009, 10:17 AM

...like ko rin yung design ng building ng bethel guest house...
^^
from southtravels.com
http://www.southtravels.com/asia/philippines/bethelguesthouse/gifs/hotelview.jpg

ritche

January 13th, 2009, 10:41 AM

First time i checked on SMC-MAB today and it does look posh, clean, spacious, well-lit with natural light, and techy. overall, it can even surpass most nice hotels here in the city.. it has surveillance cameras along the hallways, modern fire alarm system, effecient use of space, and the use of therapeutic colors schemes in patient's rooms as well as in the hallways and lobby. 3 new scenic elevators are installed. two on the main lobby and another one to be shared together with the main building.

I hope it will be clean, glassy and classy just like the MAB. All they have to do is remove the cement walls holding the windows in front and plaster the new glass panels. And change the flooring. It's that simple. And plant more trees and acquire more fecilities and equipment.

carl_vilches21

January 13th, 2009, 12:05 PM

^^
from southtravels.com
http://www.southtravels.com/asia/philippines/bethelguesthouse/gifs/hotelview.jpg

...maganda...
...like the colors...

johnnyS

January 13th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Simple...but costs money :)

I hope it will be clean, glassy and classy just like the MAB. All they have to do is remove the cement walls holding the windows in front and plaster the new glass panels. And change the flooring. It's that simple. And plant more trees and acquire more fecilities and equipment.

"ZukiChirO"

January 13th, 2009, 12:59 PM

what is the Current tallest Building ngaun dyan sa Dumaguete?

ritche

January 13th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Now feeling a little better with my eyesight. although what am seeing is quite blurry. Anyway I have to be back in Manila next week so my doctor can remove the transparent lens covering my cornea that acts as bandage to the wound that they created on the upper portion of my eyes.

ritche

January 13th, 2009, 02:13 PM

Simple...but costs money :)

But I hope they'll make money...

ritche

January 13th, 2009, 02:34 PM

GARY TEVES: Asia’s best Finance Minister of 2008

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They may have their Manny Pacquiao in the ring, but Negros Oriental has the lord of the ring who heads the financial coffers office of the country in the person of Finance Sec. MARGARITO “GARY” G. TEVES, who was adjudged this week by the London based The Banker as the best financial minister of the whole of Asia. The Bankers of London said Gary Teves has reduced the Philippine eocnomy’s vulnerability to the global financial crisis. He has risen to the challenges posed by the world financial turmoil.

Most of all Teves, who hails from Dumaguete City and son of former Rep. Herminio G. Teves, has succeeded in handling the negative impact of the global crisis in the Philippines. Under Gary Teves, the government has improved revenue collection despite hard times, he has lowered public debt levels and stabilized the finances of state-owned enterprises.

Teves, is among the top economists of the country.

Full story. (http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=2460)

johnnyS

January 13th, 2009, 03:10 PM

But I hope they'll make money...

Other way to put:

Invest and build it, then people will come...then you make money from it.

I hope they build it nicely!

johnnyS

January 13th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Hmm... I think it;s bethel guesthouse.

what is the Current tallest Building ngaun dyan sa Dumaguete?

nicko

January 13th, 2009, 03:54 PM

^^ No it's not, JohnnyS. It's Bandera Building along Cervantes. Just a 7 storey building.

nicko

January 13th, 2009, 03:58 PM

But I hope they'll make money...

With the realization of the MediMall, I'm sure they will make more than what they need from the income that they will be generating from the mall..

johnnyS

January 13th, 2009, 04:04 PM

^^ No it's not, JohnnyS. It's Bandera Building along Cervantes. Just a 7 storey building.

oops.

Garthin Dumaguete

January 13th, 2009, 08:30 PM

^^ No it's not, JohnnyS. It's Bandera Building along Cervantes. Just a 7 storey building.

Do you have any exact height figures?

I think Lee Super Plaza and Bandera are the same height. From what I understand, the height of these two buildings were the height limit that used to be over the buildings in Dumaguete. It sounds though with the new constructions, that that height limt has been amended.

There was a plan about 10 - 15 years ago in Tubtubon in Sibulan for the 10 stroey Grand Casino building (not a gambling casino). It got up to one storey of pillars put in, then the trustees got into disagreements, fell out with each other, and as a result never materialized.

Now it is a weed covered lot with a corrugated sheet fence, overgrown with sagbot. What a shame!

ritche

January 14th, 2009, 10:21 AM

With the realization of the MediMall, I'm sure they will make more than what they need from the income that they will be generating from the mall..

The area near Silliman Medical Center is actually very attractive for a commercial center geared towards car riding people. Perhaps Silliman could put up a multi level parking building with commercial center.

ritche

January 14th, 2009, 10:25 AM

you are right Rich! but how about a 100 000 trees!!! it is about time to educate the public on the environment and global warming. If dgte wants to stick out from the rest of growing cities, focus more on recycling facilities and a well managed waste water treatment facilities. the future is GREEN indeed!

How about 10,000 hectares of rubber plantation. The province could be a majopr rubber propducer. The City of Bayawan alone is targeting 1,000 hectares by 2010. If this realized, maybe the forst cover in the proivnce could double, and floods would be a thing of the past.

peejay202

January 14th, 2009, 11:40 AM

Question: de-tiles ba yung SMC-MAB?

nicko

January 14th, 2009, 12:14 PM

Let me just share what john and i are talking in private.. plz share your thoughts concerning the SSC shirt..

Good evening!

Thank God I found you. I'm from SSC Bacolod but is currently staying here in Dumzville as a student. Mangutana ta q kung pila tanan ang payments including the shipping. Daghang salamat in advance.
:):):)

hi john. unfortunately i dont handle the operations concerning the payments and deliveries. as of now, there is still no one here in dumzville who's volunteering to do it. i think we are only 4 here who are ordering: ritche, peejay, you, and i.. can u do it?..:D

Wooow... LoL.. I don't even have any idea about the price yet..

About the payments, why don't we ask them if we can pay via G-cash, so it'l be much easier and convenient pa.. For deliveries, our address are all they need lng namn dba? Cguro one of us na lng and address, and then we get it from him after.

XD

Just visit the thread about the SSC shirt at the Samahan Forums ASAP and register your name there for the guys up there to provide one for you. The rule is that the ones handling the printing will only produce for those who registered their name there. Once printing is done, it will be delivered to key personalities in the different key cities. Payment will be collected by a city representative, which will then send it to the guys up there.. So.. Who will that representative be??

Gcash is good. High tech. But I think ritche is a smart user and uhhh, I don't have a Gcash. How do u do that, by the way? Hehehe. Wouldnt it be much better and more practical if we all just meet up to collect the money and someone will just send it to Manila and one of us will receive the shirt delivery and distribute it?...

Whattyasay??!!! :)

So, guys.. How are we going to go about this??? Thoughts, thoughts?? :)

blight

January 14th, 2009, 12:17 PM

http://i39.tinypic.com/6f2mc8.png

nicko

January 14th, 2009, 12:25 PM

Question: de-tiles ba yung SMC-MAB?

peej, havnt checked out the building for yourself? you should!!.. people in SMC are calling the place "America".. ofcourse just a joke but parang may basis naman.

like when i went there just to see it for myself, mrs. quilaquil saw me coming out from the bridge connection and asked me, "Dean, asa ka gikan? kinsay na admit?"... i said, "no one. just checking.." then she said, "ohhh, so igo ra kang ni visit sa 'America' diay ha." at first i really ddnt get it..... but oh yeah, she really meant MAB. people are calling it "America".. sounds really funny. but once ur there, its totally a whole different world compared to the main building.

With the flooring, its a mix of vinyl, wood tiles (patient's rooms) and tiles.

nicko

January 14th, 2009, 12:27 PM

LSP's Multi-level car park and annex

http://img502.imageshack.us/img502/6875/optimusprime009ep9.jpg

nicko

January 14th, 2009, 12:56 PM

http://img413.imageshack.us/img413/8582/41073614sg1.jpg

Taken at the fountain area of Neg. Or. Provincial Capitol Complex, Ninoy Aquino Memorial Freedom Park, North Road, Dumaguete City

micxs032 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/micxs032/)

nicko

January 14th, 2009, 01:32 PM

NOW OPEN! 4-storey HOTEL CAMILA

lady_bird

January 14th, 2009, 11:44 PM

john moises relles

January 15th, 2009, 04:21 AM

Let me just share what john and i are talking in private.. plz share your thoughts concerning the SSC shirt..

Just visit the thread about the SSC shirt at the Samahan Forums ASAP and register your name there for the guys up there to provide one for you. The rule is that the ones handling the printing will only produce for those who registered their name there. Once printing is done, it will be delivered to key personalities in the different key cities. Payment will be collected by a city representative, which will then send it to the guys up there.. So.. Who will that representative be??

Gcash is good. High tech. But I think ritche is a smart user and uhhh, I don't have a Gcash. How do u do that, by the way? Hehehe. Wouldnt it be much better and more practical if we all just meet up to collect the money and someone will just send it to Manila and one of us will receive the shirt delivery and distribute it?...

Whattyasay??!!! :)

So, guys.. How are we going to go about this??? Thoughts, thoughts?? :)

ROFL.. It's here diay...

Yeah, any other suggestions guys?
:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

peejay202

January 15th, 2009, 08:41 AM

Good Day SSCers!

Here is the information necessary for ordering the SSC National T-shirt:

http://i187.photobucket.com/albums/x248/gibbster1/others/SSCTeedesign1.jpg

Ordering - Manila, Philippine Domestic and Overseas

You may send your payment through Western Union or for the Philippines, either in ML Lhuiller Kwarta Padala or Cebuana Lhuiller. The recipient information will go as follows:

Name: Bernardo Muerong Arellano III
Address: Unit 16C, Kingswood Condominium, Chino Roces Avenue, Makati City, Philippines
Telephone Number: +63(921)2155266

Upon sending, please PM/YM/or SMS me the details of your name, address and most importantly your MCTN or the shipping/tracking number.
For Metro Manila orders, you may also pay directly/personally to me (HabagatCentral1) but you may have to contact me before 21 January 2008 since I'll be leaving for Iloilo and will be there for 2 weeks.
Deadline for purchasing for the first batch would be at February 10, 2008.

Distribution and Shipping

For Metro Manila and suburb orders, you have two options:
First: You may claim it personally through me in which it would not incur additional shipping costs. Please do contact me or send me a PM/YM/SMS for claiming your shirt. Otherwise, we will be announcing the date when you can claim your shirts in one meet.
Second: For special requests or delivery, we may send in your order directly to your doorstep with additional shipping cost. For Manila orders, shipping cost may have an additional P115 and for Luzon P120.

For Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao Shipping:
We would like to suggest that the SSCers of Luzon and especially Visayas and Mindanao would agree on one contact person who will be responsible distributing the t-shirts in their locality so that we could send the shirt in bulk...this way it will be more affordable to ship the said t-shirts to any destination in the Philippines.
Please do have an agreed assigned representative from your locality by 31 January 2008.
Please do send me a PM of your personal information, delivery address and contact number through PM of the said assigned representative.
Possible rate may be PhP50 to PhP80 but may be reduced if the orders would increase in your locality, so start informing other forumers there and encourage them to take part of this project.

For Overseas Shipping:
Standard shipping rates apply either through FedEx or DHL.

Distribution:

For Greater Metro Manila area orders, we will be announcing when will be the date to claim your t-shirts personally.
For Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao orders, you may claim your tshirts from your designated representative.
Possible delivery of the t-shirts would be from a week to two weeks after deadline, so most probably we will have our tshirts by mid or late February.

For more questions, suggestions or comments, please feel free to send me a private message/PM.

Also, for interested parties who want to order, please add up your name on the list so that we could have a complete list of how many will be ordering.

Thanks and mabuhay po tayong lahat!

=====================================

Please check out this thread (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=761866) for more details and information. :okay:

pwede man daw i-send ang payments via kwarta-padala.. hehe..

johnnyS

January 16th, 2009, 07:40 AM

Anyone here know of a water well driller? Someone who can do it for 200pesos per foot ? The location is in Dauin.
Thanks.

john moises relles

January 16th, 2009, 10:33 AM

pwede man daw i-send ang payments via kwarta-padala.. hehe..

Hindi ba mahirap mag ML Kwarta Padala?
^^^^

tagaDgte

January 16th, 2009, 02:52 PM

nicko

January 16th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Visit the New Blog of Dumaguete City:

http://dumagueteblog.blogspot.com (http://dumagueteblog.blogspot.com)

Here you can find the latest updates, reviews, news, and information all you need about the City of Gentle People. Let us promote our very own Dumaguete City.

Hi @tagaDgte. Thanks for the info. We will surely drop by on that blog. I do hope to see you more often here contributing something, too.. kudos for the blog!!

tagaDgte

January 16th, 2009, 04:41 PM

Hi @tagaDgte. Thanks for the info. We will surely drop by on that blog. I do hope to see you more often here contributing something, too.. kudos for the blog!!

Thanks nicko!

tagaDgte

January 16th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Rural Bank of Subangdako (RBS) -Dumaguete branch closes shop

DUMAGUETE CITY, Jan. 8 (PNA) -- The Rural Bank of Subangdako (RBS)-Dumaguete branch has closed shop after experiencing massive withdrawals of deposits the past weeks.

RBS clients here were caught by surprise upon seeing the notice posted at the bank premises on Monday, which said it has declared a bank holiday and is awaiting for the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) to assume the same without stating the reasons. Read more (http://dumagueteblog.blogspot.com/2009/01/rural-bank-of-subangdako-dumaguete.html).

mAiNsTrEaMhunter

January 17th, 2009, 04:32 AM

V I V A!
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2116/2477611098_b8cb58f9eb.jpg?v=0

P I T S E N O R!!!!!
PARA SA NEGROS ORIENTAL

nicko

January 18th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Swany

January 18th, 2009, 02:09 AM

tagaDgte

January 18th, 2009, 02:49 AM

After a movie shot entirely here in Dgte last year with several big stars such as ChinChin Guteirrez, Jason Abalos, and Akihiro Sato, another one is now currently on-shot here in the city...:) Stars to be revealed soon. It is directed by a New York-based director. Dumaguete is now on it's way to international big screens for big-time exposure...:D

Its good to hear that international movies are now being filmed here in dumaguete. I think it is this cosmopolitan atmosphere and culture that attracts many international artists. I hope soon dumaguete will be internationally recognized. Hope you can provide more info about this movie. Tnx in advance!

OH69

January 18th, 2009, 03:55 AM

HI TO ALL, Taga Negros ko mga bai, but im working here in Toronto , Canada, Maayong buntag Negros. I miss the Philippines :bash::bash:espicially Dumaguete city.:banana::banana:

tagaDgte

January 19th, 2009, 04:15 PM

any new updates on the dumaguete pier?

nicko

January 20th, 2009, 04:59 AM

HI TO ALL, Taga Negros ko mga bai, but im working here in Toronto , Canada, Maayong buntag Negros. I miss the Philippines :bash::bash:espicially Dumaguete city.:banana::banana:

Welcome to the thread OH69!!.. Looking forward to see u more here!!...:)

nicko

January 20th, 2009, 05:02 AM

any new updates on the dumaguete pier?

reclamation's still on going.. Construction of the new terminal building's now at the second level.

tagaDgte

January 20th, 2009, 03:56 PM

reclamation's still on going.. Construction of the new terminal building's now at the second level.

thnx again nicko....:colgate:

lady_bird

January 20th, 2009, 09:12 PM

Welcome OH69 , dayun lang. Ug na miss nimong negros ug atung beloved Dumaguete mao ni site with loads of updates from our Dumageteneo bros along with brilliant pic postings which make us miss Duma even more .

nicko

January 21st, 2009, 05:38 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3209215748_c4dd9e1dd9.jpg?v=0
No place and sky this beautiful like home... Dumaguete.

Samurai John (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samuraiproductions/)

"ZukiChirO"

January 21st, 2009, 08:45 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3503/3209215748_c4dd9e1dd9.jpg?v=0
No place and sky this beautiful like home... Dumaguete.

Samurai John (http://www.flickr.com/photos/samuraiproductions/)

still active parin pla ang Kalesa dyan sa Dumaguete?

ritche

January 21st, 2009, 09:23 AM

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/4120/rubber1vo5.jpg

http://img185.imageshack.us/img185/1959/rubbermj8.jpg

http://img102.imageshack.us/img102/2470/rubber3rq6.jpg

http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/1799/rubber2ta4.jpg
Niludhan Falls, just a few meters from Bayawan City nursery

ritche

January 21st, 2009, 09:45 AM

http://img258.imageshack.us/img258/8226/dsc1143mh6.jpg
US Ambassador Kristie Kenney poses with a Silliman student after her speech during Silliman's first convocation for the schoolyear at the Silliman Church. Not a single American Ambassador has missed Silliman in more than a decade. One US Ambassador even used to dive at the Apo Island.

ritche

January 21st, 2009, 09:46 AM

peejay202

January 21st, 2009, 11:30 AM

^^ That's still a proposal.. They still have to wait for the "go signal" of the investors.. Moreover, the final decision will be made by the board of trustees...

OH69

January 21st, 2009, 11:38 AM

OH69

January 21st, 2009, 11:44 AM

DUMAGUETE CITY BUSINESS PARK, INC AND IT PLAZA
South Road, Calindagan, Dumaguete City

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/4258/dumaguetebusinessparkwv9.jpg

Present Locators:

Robinsons Place Dumaguete
http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/526/robinsonszb1ln4.jpg

TELETECH (Buildings I & II)
http://img70.imageshack.us/img70/9639/teletechzd4.png

rob dumaguete is awesome.

john moises relles

January 21st, 2009, 11:56 AM

still active parin pla ang Kalesa dyan sa Dumaguete?

Of course... You can find them just about anywhere.. Try riding one and you'll feel the old world charm offered by the University town...
:):):):)

jaywalker

January 21st, 2009, 02:22 PM

lady_bird

January 21st, 2009, 06:11 PM

P4.7-M Okuy Bridge construction ongoing
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The construction of a Bailey bridge connecting Barangay Magatas and Calabnugan of Okuy river in Sibulan town entails a P4.7 million budget and is expected to be finished this year.

Mayor Antonio Renacia said they hope for the completion of the project to address the complaints of Barangay Calabnugan residents, after the overflow was destroyed by the Dec. 31, 2008 flood.

The construction of the bridge started in 2008 with a fund allocation of P2.3 million from municipal and provincial government funds.

The concrete foundation and the flooring of the bridge collapsed due to the strong current of the river.

Renacia said this problem caused students from Barangay Calabnugan to cross the river to attend classes in Magatas Elementary School and Sibulan High School.

Meanwhile, Renacia said the municipality also spent for the re-channeling of the Okuy river because it has affected the nearby private lots in Magatas and Calabnugan areas.*MA

Would it not entail another additional costs to re-channel a river , dig up another piece of land for part of the a river to flow in ...or to another small river ? I can't get the rationale of Mayor Renacia.Why can't the individual owners of the land take responsibility of their own properties and invest in building up concrete river walls to protect their own lands,plant more trees to hold up the soil .With the looming worse economic crisis on the horizon ,it's a bit daunting to splash money on protecting private properties .Why not the mayor take a massive tree planting initiative every year and continually encourage all town folks from the overall advantages everyone can benefit if people work together for the common purpose . I am not any expert though ,but by laymans experience this works . This is the same thing owners of beach lots battle against forces of nature ,their lands are facing dangers eaten up by the sea. Because of this specter of soil erosion many beach lot owners do make decisions to build strong seawalls ,plant more trees on their lands .The solution of re-channeling a river doesn't answer the problem ,it makes more problems in the future plus the cost on top.

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^^Guys, did you know that the Guy Hall will soon be turned into a conference center/hotel to be financed by an investor? The College of Performing Arts (COPA), College of Mass Communication (CMC) and the Registrar's Office will soon be relocated to give way to the renovation.

This must be another set of major face lift for this part of SU campus, not bad ,old buildings should be replaced.If investors do see a potential money spinning investment to be made in SU campus it's another brighter prospects for the city .If investors do make the final go , hope i can get shots of those buildings before they're brought down to the ground .Still love the old time buildings though for good memories .This must be a good news despite the predicted economic crisis investors are still eyeing for Dumaguete .A good sign ,more brighter prospects for the city .

lady_bird

January 21st, 2009, 08:04 PM

RP great place for investors--UK exec

By Veronica Uy
INQUIRER.net
First Posted 19:22:00 01/15/2009

Filed Under: Investments

MANILA, Philippines -- Notwithstanding perceptions of the Philippines as a bad place for investors, the experience of most British companies operating in the country is it's a good place to do business, the head of an investment team from the United Kingdom said Thursday.

Tony Collingridge, of the United Kingdom Trade and Investment of the Asia Pacific Regional Team, told a select group of reporters he has met with four different UK companies in four different sectors, and they have described the Philippines as a
"fantastic place to do business."

Collingridge arrived in Manila Wednesday and is leaving Thursday night.

He said two of the firms, one a civil engineering consultancy, the other involved in business process outsourcing (BPO), are planning to expand their operations in the country.

"Both of these companies are looking at expansion in the Philippines, and doubling the size of their work force," he said.

John Charles Chick, director of the UK Trade and Investment of the British embassy here, said the two other British companies, which are engaged in energy and construction, have expressed their enthusiasm in pursuing operations in the Philippines.

Collingridge said one of the things going for the Philippines is that its banks have generally escaped the global financial crunch.

Asked about the perception that the Philippines has been lagging behind its Asian neighbors, Chick acknowledged that the perception persists.

For instance, he said, the perception that it's easier to do business in Vietnam than in the Philippines has resulted in massive investments going into Vietnam.

"Perception is such a persuasive word. Companies incorporate risks their business plan and perception is part of that risk," he said.

"But the British companies in the Philippines have generally done well, and are pleased with the decision. However, the number of British companies in the Philippines is small," he said.

Collingridge said that the Philippines, together with the rest of Asia, has been receiving a lot of attention from the world's investors because most of the growth is happening here.

"And when there's growth, there's bound to be real business to be made...The problem with smaller countries like the Philippines is that everyone is looking at the big guys of China and India," he said.

"That's why the Philippines has to project their markets look more strongly," he added.

Collingridge said that in general, countries like the UK, which are open, well-regulated, competitive, and welcoming to foreigners do better than those that close their borders, restrict foreign ownership, and restrict the way business work.

Chick said that UK-Philippine trade relations have come a long way, with some companies like Standard Chartered operating here for 140 years.

In 2007, he said, the bilateral trade between the Philippines and the UK reached to $2 billion, with a ratio of 3 to 1 in favor of Philippines.

Source link : http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view/20090115-183570/RP-great-place-for-investors--UK-exec

AmbutLang

January 22nd, 2009, 12:58 AM

romantic_guy08

January 22nd, 2009, 01:32 AM

Would it not entail another additional costs to re-channel a river , dig up another piece of land for part of the a river to flow in ...or to another small river ? I can't get the rationale of Mayor Renacia.Why can't the individual owners of the land take responsibility of their own properties and invest in building up concrete river walls to protect their own lands,plant more trees to hold up the soil .With the looming worse economic crisis on the horizon ,it's a bit daunting to splash money on protecting private properties .Why not the mayor take a massive tree planting initiative every year and continually encourage all town folks from the overall advantages everyone can benefit if people work together for the common purpose . I am not any expert though ,but by laymans experience this works . This is the same thing owners of beach lots battle against forces of nature ,their lands are facing dangers eaten up by the sea. Because of this specter of soil erosion many beach lot owners do make decisions to build strong seawalls ,plant more trees on their lands .The solution of re-channeling a river doesn't answer the problem ,it makes more problems in the future plus the cost on top.

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This must be another set of major face lift for this part of SU campus, not bad ,old buildings should be replaced.If investors do see a potential money spinning investment to be made in SU campus it's another brighter prospects for the city .If investors do make the final go , hope i can get shots of those buildings before they're brought down to the ground .Still love the old time buildings though for good memories .This must be a good news despite the predicted economic crisis investors are still eyeing for Dumaguete .A good sign ,more brighter prospects for the city .

It wont be that easy to bring down buildings inside the SU campus...they have to get the approval of the National Historical Institute if ever they do plan to bring down these buildings since the entire campus is a national historical landmark...this happened during the construction of Jollibee North Road...Guy Hall has been my home for 4 years and I do agree that it really needs a facelift (renovation) but not necessarily to bring it down, there's a lot of history there.

The Cebuano Exultor

January 22nd, 2009, 01:41 AM

Would it not entail another additional costs to re-channel a river , dig up another piece of land for part of the a river to flow in ...or to another small river ?

^^ That report is all fuzzy, IMHO. I think what the article writer wants to say is that an additional channel would be dug so as to alleviate the flow of the river, especially when the river experiences swelling.

Yes, it would entail additional costs to do so. However, it minimizes the problem of flooding in the area because there are already two outlets for the floodwaters to flow-out to sea.

Note also that most of the residents near the river are families living below the poverty line. You can't surely expect them to allocate money for the contruction of personal concrete river dikes.

But, yes, an annual tree-planting scheme initiated by the local government could surely help.

nicko

January 22nd, 2009, 02:09 AM

still active parin pla ang Kalesa dyan sa Dumaguete?

Unfortunately, there are only a handful of them left in the city and they are all staying by the boulevard. they are now more catering to tourists who want to go around the city. locals dont ride on them anymore...

john moises relles

January 22nd, 2009, 11:16 AM

Unfortunately, there are only a handful of them left in the city and they are all staying by the boulevard. they are now more catering to tourists who want to go around the city. locals dont ride on them anymore...

Hahaha... Ambot ah.. I treat myself as a local now, but I still get to ride the kalesa... Heheheh... Sabagay, I can only see a handful na man lang gud... Kay according to some, the horses turned out to be the traffic enforcers na... LoL.. Dra gud sa Lee hu... Kidding! Peace... XD

"ZukiChirO"

January 22nd, 2009, 11:35 AM

tagaDgte

January 22nd, 2009, 03:38 PM

Unfortunately, there are only a handful of them left in the city and they are all staying by the boulevard. they are now more catering to tourists who want to go around the city. locals dont ride on them anymore...

When I last checked there were only 2 or 3 left in the city. They stay at the boulevard near mamias. Mostly children ride this kalesas.

dumagueteze

January 22nd, 2009, 03:43 PM

Its good to hear that international movies are now being filmed here in dumaguete. I think it is this cosmopolitan atmosphere and culture that attracts many international artists. I hope soon dumaguete will be internationally recognized. Hope you can provide more info about this movie. Tnx in advance!

When will that info be disclosed???

tagaDgte

January 22nd, 2009, 03:46 PM

^^Guys, did you know that the Guy Hall will soon be turned into a conference center/hotel to be financed by an investor? The College of Performing Arts (COPA), College of Mass Communication (CMC) and the Registrar's Office will soon be relocated to give way to the renovation.

According to the weekly sillimanian January 14, 2009 issue. the College of Performing Arts (COPA) may be transfered to the cottages near the Luce Auditorium to also prevent damage to musical instruments due to the sea breeze.

The Registrar's Office my be moved to the first floor of the Hibbard Hall while offices at the Hibbard Hall will be transferred to the Oriental Hall.

As to when these changes will occur, Pres. Malayang said that it is still not clear. He said that the administration is still waiting for the final decision of the investors.

dumagueteze

January 22nd, 2009, 03:50 PM

dumagueteze

January 22nd, 2009, 03:51 PM

any new updates on the dumaguete pier?

i think everythings well now.

tagaDgte

January 22nd, 2009, 03:58 PM

According to Metropost and the Weekly Sillimanian. The Dumaguete City Council has approved the allocated fund of almost Php 40 million for additional projects for 2009.

The City Development Council's (CDC) these projects are included in the resolutions in the 2009 Annual Investment plan of the city with a total budget of not more then Php 38M.

City Councilor Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria said that the fund will finance priority projects including additional infrastructures all over Dumaguete as well as the construction of a chicken dressing plant to be located at the city's slaughterhouse compound in Barangay Bajumpandan.

A total of Php 600,00 will also be allocated by the local legislators for the construction of day-care centers in two some baranggays and one in Bantayan.

nicko

January 22nd, 2009, 04:00 PM

i think everythings well now.

AFAIK, everything's not "well" yet. Passed by the area and it's still underconstruction. Reclamation is still ongoing and the terminal building is still on it's way. Probably all will be "well" by next quarter of this year..

tagaDgte

January 22nd, 2009, 04:01 PM

i think everythings well now.

You might be thinking of the recent closure of the pier.

I meant about the development of the dumaguete port. They are currently reclaiming and expanding for a container pier. Also a two story passenger terminal is being constructed.

But thanks anyways dumagueteze! And welcome to the Thread!

nicko

January 22nd, 2009, 04:01 PM

Welcome to Dumaguete Thread dumagueteze! I hope to see u more often here...:)

nicko

January 22nd, 2009, 04:06 PM

Does anyone of you new guys here have a cam and most of all the time to take some shots around the city esp on new things that just came and and things still about to come?... Like Robinsons, the business park, Dgte Pier, Dgte Airport night landing facilties, new buildings.... etc???...:) There are so many things going around the city and it's just nice to update all of us here with photos..

tagaDgte

January 22nd, 2009, 04:11 PM

nicko

January 22nd, 2009, 04:22 PM

^^ Thats very good to know..:D

ritche

January 23rd, 2009, 08:32 AM

How about constructing a bridge similar design as the M. Fernan Bridge between Lapu-Lapu City and Mandaue City? Or suspension bridge which the bridge foot foundation does not have to be near the water.

They are now talking about putting up a third Mactan-Cebu bridge, but what I would like to see first is the Negros-Cebu bridge to be put up near San Jose town. I'd like to see the day when people from both Cebu and Negros can just cross each other's island in a day and be back on the same day to their homes, to enjoy the metropolitan amenities of Cebu, and for the residents of the latter to study or maybe to enjoy the cool and quiet ambience of our place.

ritche

January 23rd, 2009, 08:37 AM

johnnyS

January 23rd, 2009, 05:56 PM

**I might have asked this a long time ago... Anyone know how frequent/how bad the brownouts are in Dauin?

**I am familiar with large scale construction, and from what I see of Robinsons, that thing is practically finished. I was hoping for completion before Christmas, but I think it will be completed August/September timeframe.

nicko

January 24th, 2009, 02:21 AM

^^KFC is hiring, but do you guys have any idea if this is for their Robinsons branch or a branch near the downtown area? I have seen some lots being cleared around the downtown area and near Silliman campus. KFC usually locates in an area near a big school campus.

There have been lots of talks about KFC to be put up infront of Metro Dgt College. There's a sizeable peice of land there that is unused. But on the other hand, it may not be there coz there are many lots in the city that have been enclosed with fence for construction.. I just hope the hiring is not for Robinsons and it's going to be for a store in the CBD area.. And so that when Robs opens, I'm sure KFC will also be there and we'll have 2 KFCs by that time...:)

nicko

January 24th, 2009, 02:27 AM

**I might have asked this a long time ago... Anyone know how frequent/how bad the brownouts are in Dauin?

I don't live in Dauin so i really can't help u with that.. power interruptions occur all the time there?? Hmmm

**I am familiar with large scale construction, and from what I see of Robinsons, that thing is practically finished. I was hoping for completion before Christmas, but I think it will be completed August/September timeframe.

When u said large scale, robs is indeed a LARGE scale structure.. I did not excpect that it'll have to extend way way on to both sides going near the business park main road making it really big and sprawling.. Someone has got to take photos!.. With that size, i personally think it'll still going to open by the last quarter....... Plenty of things to do esp with the new set of foundations that had just been put up...

nicko

January 24th, 2009, 03:26 AM

nicko

January 24th, 2009, 04:41 AM

Sinulog Party tonight at Club El Camino featuring DJs from Manila, Techno-Tribal Drum beaters Banda Mangga, and the Dumaguete Firepoi Firedancers! Party starts at 12!! Be there!!!

johnnyS

January 24th, 2009, 05:08 AM

Oh, a mall most definitely has to have a bookstore. Don't worry.

Question: Last year, National Bookstore was made to choose whether to open in Portal West Mall or in Robinsons.. NB chose to be in Portal West.. This year, Robs will open.. Will we see a National Bookstore there? Hmm..

Here's what I think. Robinsons is just a walking distance from 4 different schools.. Don Bosco, Catherina Cittadini, City High, and South City School. Students will definitely flock the area.. With that, I'm still hoping to see NB or perhaps Powerbooks?? Hmmm.. Dumaguete's flocked with more or less 40,000 students. Another good bookstore will do good here.

johnnyS

January 24th, 2009, 05:14 AM

I don't live in Dauin so i really can't help u with that.. power interruptions occur all the time there?? Hmmm

...

Really, brownouts occur all the time there?? Some people said it's brownout all the time. Some said, Dauin has less brownouts than Dumaguete. Can't get a concrete answer...

OH69

January 24th, 2009, 01:44 PM

peejay202

January 24th, 2009, 01:57 PM

Sinulog Party tonight at Club El Camino featuring DJs from Manila, Techno-Tribal Drum beaters Banda Mangga, and the Dumaguete Firepoi Firedancers! Party starts at 12!! Be there!!!

tagpila ticket nick?

nicko

January 25th, 2009, 06:03 AM

It was free! Uh, well, i guess for me? Haha. Someone from el camino just gave me a free pass so i really ddnt care much on the ticket prices.. it was literally one hot party.. el camino's dance floor were filled with firedancers doing some psychedellic fire dances and exhibitions with the loud thumps and bang n booms of the drum beaters of banda mangga.. it definitely set up the mood for one hot sinulog party club el camino style!... be posting picture soon...:)

nicko

January 25th, 2009, 02:28 PM

KillerBee 95.1 Dumaguete / Silliman Radio

presents

SINULOG LASER AND FIRE PARTY @ CLUB EL CAMINO
with Banda Mangga and Dumaguete Firepoi Firedancers.

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It was a blast!

The Cebuano Exultor

January 25th, 2009, 10:06 PM

Question: Last year, National Bookstore was made to choose whether to open in Portal West Mall or in Robinsons.. NB chose to be in Portal West.. This year, Robs will open.. Will we see a National Bookstore there? Hmm..

Here's what I think. Robinsons is just a walking distance from 4 different schools.. Don Bosco, Catherina Cittadini, City High, and South City School. Students will definitely flock the area.. With that, I'm still hoping to see NB or perhaps Powerbooks?? Hmmm.. Dumaguete's flocked with more or less 40,000 students. Another good bookstore will do good here.

^^ Another National Bookstore outlet in Dumaguete might, indeed, open at Robinson's Place Dumaguete. But a Powerbooks outlet would be highly improbable since Powerbooks (which is also owned by National Bookstore) is exclusively a 'bookstore' in the most literal sense of the word. In fact, there are only five Powerbooks outlets all-in-all. All of them don't stock textbooks. They do have an in-house record store with a VcD/DvD section and a coffee shop, Javaman.

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 12:35 AM

^^ I did not know about that, @The Cebuano Exultor. Thanks for the info.. Now I know..:) I always have thought that there are many Powerbooks in the country...:)

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 01:14 AM

In Dumzville, WE study hard -- WE party even harder!...
Parties here, whatever club it may be, always get dominted with Dumaguete's young, multi-raced blood mostly students of Silliman University..

Now here's more of the 2-day Post-Sinulog Party last Friday-Saturday (23rd and 24th of January) @ Club El Camino - Sillimanians' favorite party district..

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nicko

January 26th, 2009, 02:39 AM

^^ Next month: Club El Camino's and Honeycomb's annual, 2-week LOVE SUX parties...
All the single ladies! All lasenggo ladies! All Lasenggo ladies! Now put your hands up!.. Let's all meet!... LOL..

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 03:13 AM

Dumaguete City Seaport Expansion includes
reclamation at north area of seaport with building of a new seaport passenger's terminal with commercial spaces and sleeping lounges.

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The on-going reclamation as of Jan 7, 2009 (Construction of terminal building - not shown)

Passenger vessels at night...
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M/V Our Lady of Medjugorje of Aboitiz
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Super Shuttle Ferries 2 & 5
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micheal gutib (http://www.flickr.com/photos/mcgutib/)

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 03:31 AM

Hundreds and hundreds of white, pretty little stars hang along the long branches of the century-old acacia trees along the boardwalk..

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nicko

January 26th, 2009, 03:40 AM

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Featuring the works of:
Hersley Casero - Dumaguete-based artist-photographer
John Stevenson - American Documentary Photographer
Richard Lunetta - American Visual Artist

Opening:
5:30 pm- Sunday 8th February 2009
Art Gallery, Sidlakang Negros Village,
Dumaguete City

EVERYONE IS INVITED!!!

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 03:48 AM

DSS Fireworks Specialists --- The Dumaguete-based fireworks specialists company wins AGAIN in another Pyrotechnics Competition - This time in SM City Cebu's PYROFEST! Congrats!! This has been another victory for the Dumaguete-based company who has been winning in major pyrotechnics competition all over the country!!

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Sherry Tuvilla, SM City Cebu mall manager, handed over the check to DSS Fireworks from Dumaguete, 1st prize winner of the competition.

The Cebuano Exultor

January 26th, 2009, 06:33 AM

^^ Damn! The Silliman peepz were definitely having fun at El Camino last weekend. :cool:

ritche

January 26th, 2009, 09:34 AM

^^ Another National Bookstore outlet in Dumaguete might, indeed, open at Robinson's Place Dumaguete. But a Powerbooks outlet would be highly improbable since Powerbooks (which is also owned by National Bookstore) is exclusively a 'bookstore' in the most literal sense of the word. In fact, there are only five Powerbooks outlets all-in-all. All of them don't stock textbooks. They do have an in-house record store with a VcD/DvD section and a coffee shop, Javaman.

I have conversations with NBS people and indeed they are preparing for a new branch. Powerbooks caters to high end clienteles and are usually found in more cosmopolitan areas. I am not sure if the branch in SM NorthWing Cebu is the only Powerbooks branch so far outside Metro Manila.

I have been assessing it and upon comparison I could say that Dumaguete overall, compared to Cebu crowd, actually is more sophisticated. What makes Cebu very attractive to high end clienteles is the fact that people are already used to going there for decades. But if we could develop a market catering to the high end segment and be known for it, I guess we would soon have the ability to attract more and more products and markets for this segment given the fact that Dumaguete has always been more upscale compared to other places.

Having a Powerbooks branch here is not a far-fetched idea given the fact that we probably have the most intellectually enriching community and culturally inclined people outside Metro Manila. Add to that is the growing expat populace.

Another possibility floated is a Goodwill Bookstore branch here.

In another development: A 70 seat callcenter would soon open in downtown Dumaguete.

ritche

January 26th, 2009, 10:03 AM

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It’s my single greatest dive for this year.
Dive Site: Dumaguete Coconut Oil Mill (DuCOMi)
Dive Time: 73 minutes
Dive Objective: find the frogfish (well, that was my objective anyway)
Depth: 56ft on the sandy sea floor (under the ledge where the big octopus pair was)

The main pier was huge, I have no idea how many pillars there were, but it was huge. Two ships were docked during the time we went. There was a mini pier (it might not even be a pier) with six pillars (not sure how many pillars exactly) just off the main pier. The dive begins at the mini pier and then you cross the sandy area as you fin your way to the big momma.

The visibility was not so great. It would have been astounding to see the whole pier so clearly. But that didn’t make it any less breathtaking. You think you know how to breathe properly with over two hundred dives behind you, but the colors and the shadows and the numerous critter surprises makes you forget to breathe.

The mini pier all dressed in corals, revealed nudibranchs and that frogfish. I got stuck on one of the pillars for a bit. I imagined the coral grasping me by the tank valve reminding me that I was not of their world. I truly wished I could be, even for a day, if only. Where can I get gillyweed?

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chromodoris kuniei

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painted frogfish

Other pictures
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Full blog. (http://diveshoppe2003.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/ducomi-on-my-mind/)

johnnyS

January 26th, 2009, 10:45 AM

I heard about this, but didn't pay much attention until they decided to clean the pillars. Then I realized how awesome this is supposed to be.

I was worried I will never see it, but it lookslike the diving is allowed again there, and I am going in the next couple of weeks.

The pics look great. How's the visibility, Ritche?

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It’s my single greatest dive for this year.
Dive Site: Dumaguete Coconut Oil Mill (DuCOMi)
Dive Time: 73 minutes
Dive Objective: find the frogfish (well, that was my objective anyway)
Depth: 56ft on the sandy sea floor (under the ledge where the big octopus pair was)

The main pier was huge, I have no idea how many pillars there were, but it was huge. Two ships were docked during the time we went. There was a mini pier (it might not even be a pier) with six pillars (not sure how many pillars exactly) just off the main pier. The dive begins at the mini pier and then you cross the sandy area as you fin your way to the big momma.

The visibility was not so great. It would have been astounding to see the whole pier so clearly. But that didn’t make it any less breathtaking. You think you know how to breathe properly with over two hundred dives behind you, but the colors and the shadows and the numerous critter surprises makes you forget to breathe.

The mini pier all dressed in corals, revealed nudibranchs and that frogfish. I got stuck on one of the pillars for a bit. I imagined the coral grasping me by the tank valve reminding me that I was not of their world. I truly wished I could be, even for a day, if only. Where can I get gillyweed?

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/755/img3004gd3.jpg
chromodoris kuniei

http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/4051/p1060488copyco1.jpg
painted frogfish

Other pictures
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http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/7920/img3122pb9.jpg

Full blog. (http://diveshoppe2003.wordpress.com/2008/11/12/ducomi-on-my-mind/)

"ZukiChirO"

January 26th, 2009, 12:00 PM

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 12:06 PM

^^ Damn! The Silliman peepz were definitely having fun at El Camino last weekend. :cool:

Oh yeah.. I was there to experience it for myself (im in one of the photos..:D). Definitely fun.. It's like ur not in the Philippines.. At one point, the foreign students outnumbered the locals (the locals prefered staying in Hayahay, Barefoot Bistro, and by the Escano Blvrd on their parked cars and overflowing booze.. All just in one party compound)... Beautiful people all around, booze everywhere, tribal beats booming all around you, dancing fires with the latest disco laser light technology - so psychedellic...... The crash of bodies - unforgetable.. :lol:

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 12:09 PM

is this will be the 1st branch of KFC in Dumaguete City?...what about Mcdo?^^

Yeah, still going to be the first KFC.. We already have a McDo and soon to open in Robinsons will be McDo's second branch here...

Im Hoping that the first KFC will not be in Robinsons so that when Robinsons opens, we will have two KFCs by that time because Im sure there will be a KFC in Robinsons.:)

jsl_bxu1206

January 26th, 2009, 02:06 PM

Hi SCC City of Gentle People & Province of NegOr. Join ko ani nga forum ha? I'm not a native of Dumaguete but I'm a Sillimanian.

nicko

January 26th, 2009, 02:14 PM

^^ Oh sure, jsl_bxu1206! Looking forward to see u more often here........ Welcome to Dgte. Unsa ka nga batch sa Silliman? Course?

jsl_bxu1206

January 26th, 2009, 02:28 PM

Batch 2002! Allied Health Sciences. Oooops, did I just say that I'm already old? Hehehe.

^^ Oh sure, jsl_bxu1206! Looking forward to see u more often here........ Welcome to Dgte. Unsa ka nga batch sa Silliman? Course?

peejay202

January 27th, 2009, 03:29 AM

Marni

January 27th, 2009, 03:32 AM

@ kuya nicko ikaw ba yan yung nakablue? :lol:

ritche

January 27th, 2009, 09:55 AM

"ZukiChirO"

January 27th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Yeah, still going to be the first KFC.. We already have a McDo and soon to open in Robinsons will be McDo's second branch here...

Im Hoping that the first KFC will not be in Robinsons so that when Robinsons opens, we will have two KFCs by that time because Im sure there will be a KFC in Robinsons.:)

wow then Congratz...i'm looking forward to visit Dumaguete City sometimes....my mom is came from Dumaguete and we have a lot in Cantil-e don't know where is this..hehehe:)

nicko

January 27th, 2009, 02:23 PM

@ kuya nicko ikaw ba yan yung nakablue? :lol:

Di noh.. hahaha.. but im in one of the photos in the previous page.. may kasama ako.. dalwa lang kami sa pic..

nicko

January 27th, 2009, 02:43 PM

Kathleen, Karlou, Kirstie? hmm.. Someone's missing??

Who?...... Uh, you??...:D

Marni

January 27th, 2009, 02:43 PM

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eto? hehehe ikaw yung nasa right?

nicko

January 27th, 2009, 02:48 PM

^^ Uhh... what made u say na ako yan? hahahah... no not...

Marni

January 27th, 2009, 03:27 PM

hahaha minamatch ko lang kasi sa avatar mo dito sa ssc. :lol:

johnnyS

January 27th, 2009, 03:35 PM

Good for you.
I thought about that procedure also, but am too scared to do it.
It's a pain having to wear glasses...

You mean my eyes? My right eye is recovering fast, it can now read fine prints. But my left eye is still fuzzy. But with the right eye now almost fully recovered and improved, visibility without the aid of eyeglasses or contact lenses is now almost excellent, although it could still be blurry with long reading and computer exposure. Although I want my left eye to be like my right eye too. Maybe recovery for my left eye is just slow as it had inflammation last week.

ritche

January 28th, 2009, 09:46 AM

I noticed that there is already Powerbooks and Rustans at the Midtown Wing of Robinsons Ermita, maybe the first among Robinsons malls. Maybe this makes Robinsons Manila the flagship mall, but how about Galleria? It seems Robinsons has a handful of flagship malls. Wow, am wondering what shops would open at our Robinsons, and really excited about it.

ritche

January 28th, 2009, 09:59 AM

Good for you.
I thought about that procedure also, but am too scared to do it.
It's a pain having to wear glasses...

The process takes less than 5 minutes if you qualify for laser surgery and relatively very safe...

ritche

January 28th, 2009, 10:53 AM

federalist

January 28th, 2009, 12:05 PM

Is Siliman a private school? or government school?

sorry for my ignorance.

peejay202

January 28th, 2009, 01:12 PM

^^ It is a private, non-profit, protestant university granted full autonomy by CHED.. As a matter of fact, SU is the 1st American Protestant Unversity established in Asia..

peejay202

January 28th, 2009, 01:24 PM

Silliman has released its Eight Year Development Plan which plans to greatly improve its physical structures as well as its programs to further strengthen its position as one of the leading Christian institutions.

Some of the proposed structures under the Strategic Plan:

Proposed development of Silliman University Grandstand and Oval
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SUHS Campus Development Plan
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These are just some of the proposal... Another project includes a massive beautification and landscaping of the entire campus.. The first phase involves the removal of the gates along hibbard avenue with 0.8 meter groud elevation
filled with grass and ornamental plants so as not to obscure the scene of the Church and the administration building. This project aims for SU to position itself as one of the most beautiful universities in the Philippines...

nicko

January 28th, 2009, 01:36 PM

^^ Silliman should do massive landscaping.. St Paul Univ has beautiful landscaping.. Its like you are in a park and in a resort but ur just actually in a school.. beautiful.... really

nicko

January 28th, 2009, 02:29 PM

I have conversations with NBS people and indeed they are preparing for a new branch. Powerbooks caters to high end clienteles and are usually found in more cosmopolitan areas. I am not sure if the branch in SM NorthWing Cebu is the only Powerbooks branch so far outside Metro Manila.

I have been assessing it and upon comparison I could say that Dumaguete overall, compared to Cebu crowd, actually is more sophisticated. What makes Cebu very attractive to high end clienteles is the fact that people are already used to going there for decades. But if we could develop a market catering to the high end segment and be known for it, I guess we would soon have the ability to attract more and more products and markets for this segment given the fact that Dumaguete has always been more upscale compared to other places.

Having a Powerbooks branch here is not a far-fetched idea given the fact that we probably have the most intellectually enriching community and culturally inclined people outside Metro Manila. Add to that is the growing expat populace.

Another possibility floated is a Goodwill Bookstore branch here.

In another development: A 70 seat callcenter would soon open in downtown Dumaguete.

WOW.. Another call center? Wew. Thats great! Do u have any idea what will it be?.. Infairness for a small city like Dumaguete, it already hosts to a lot of BPO companies... More! More! More!

Btw, StudentUniverse will soon have it's own building.....

nicko

January 29th, 2009, 02:34 AM

BATANG RIZAL
A Philippine Educational Theatre Association (PETA) Presentation

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Event Info Host: Silliman University Cultural Affairs Committee
Type: Music/Arts - Performance
Network: Global
Time and Place Date: Saturday, February 7, 2009
Time: 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium

Written by Christine Bellen and directed by Dudz Teraña with music by Vincent A. de Jesus, BATANG RIZAL performs at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium on 7 February 2009 with shows at 4 PM (matinee) and 8 PM (gala).

TICKETS AVAILABLE AT
Matinee: P150 and P200
Gala: P200, P300, and P500

nicko

January 29th, 2009, 02:47 AM

Elizabeth Susan Vista-Suarez and Jose Mari Jonathan Antonio Exhibit This Week

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[People in Silliman University and Dumaguete City know them as capable administrators and academics, but Elizabeth Susan Vista-Suarez of the College of Performing Arts and Jose Mari Jonathan Antonio of the Students Organization and Activities Division share a private passion for painting and drawing. In Dr. Suarez's works in sinamay, she examines art as a kind of therapy. "My paintings are representations of what I consider to be beauty and triumph," she says. "They are an outcome of my truth with an acceptance that what is seen as a total picture includes also what is not seen, like ugliness, pain and frustration." For Mr. Antonio, his ink portraits of Silliman landscapes is a study of "contrasts and contradictions." Flowers and Ink is the first joint exhibition of their works.]

The exhibit opens on Friday, 5:30 PM, January 30, at the Robert and Metta Silliman Library Main Exhibition Hall. It will run until February 13. It is open to the public on regular viewing hours.

nicko

January 29th, 2009, 03:30 AM

There will be a JOBS FAIR from January 30-31, February 1, 2009 at Bethel Guest House. There are about 10 BPO companies that will be coming.. I can only remember 5 that I am sure of: SYKES, CONVERGYS, PEOPLE SUPPORT, eTELECARE, LEXMARK, and 4 others....... This is brought to us by JOBS UP RECRUITMENT CENTER - 2nd Level SU PORTAL WEST

nicko

January 29th, 2009, 05:32 AM

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RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISIONS

ROYAL PALM RESIDENTIAL ESTATES
"An Exclusive Taste of Southern California-Inspired Lifestyle."
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CITIHOMES

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PARK LANE

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SILLIMAN HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION

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APO VISTA BEACH PARK

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LOW-COST RESIDENTIAL SUBDVISIONS
"Low-cost Living Beyond the Ordinary"

AMPARO'S VILLAGE

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SOON...

BAIS HIGHLANDS
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NORTHVILLE
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MEMORIAL PARKS

THE GARDENS MEMORIAL PARK

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BAYAWAN MEMORIAL PARK

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THE RESURRECTION GARDENS

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blight

January 29th, 2009, 06:15 AM

is this will be the 1st branch of KFC in Dumaguete City?...what about Mcdo?^^

KFC is dirty....
Kariton Fried Chicken!

just kiddinG! hahhaa!

tagaDgte

January 29th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Has anyone news or updates on the construction of a new highway near talay?

Thanks in advance!

jsl_bxu1206

January 29th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Wow, i hope this project will be started the soonest.

These are just some of the proposal... Another project includes a massive beautification and landscaping of the entire campus.. The first phase involves the removal of the gates along hibbard avenue with 0.8 meter groud elevation
filled with grass and ornamental plants so as not to obscure the scene of the Church and the administration building. This project aims for SU to position itself as one of the most beautiful universities in the Philippines...

jsl_bxu1206

January 29th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Where is Silliman Heights Subdivision located?

jsl_bxu1206

January 29th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Guv: Not bad being the poorest province
Friday, January 16, 2009

By Victor L. Camion

GOVERNOR Emilio Macias II admitted that he was shocked upon knowing that the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) cited Negros Oriental as among the 20 poorest provinces in the country last month.

"I am not sure if we should be thankful or be angry," Macias said during his State of the Province Address (Sopa) Thursday afternoon.

He explained that for being considered as one of the poorest provinces in the country, Negros Oriental will receive a total of P1.8 billion in five years. The amount will be given to what the government call as "the poorest of the poor."

"This is certainly not a bad deal," Macias said.

The governor said he will find out why DSWD classified the province as one of the poorest provinces, adding that the social welfare development department has yet to present its basis.

Macias, however, believed that the increasing rate of maternal mortality, malnutrition and infant mortality are the main reasons that Negros Oriental was included in the list of poorest provinces in the Philippines.

He said surveys showed that some pregnant women in the province do not visit health centers to avail pre-natal checkups for some reason. Most of them are from the hinterland areas of the province, Macias added.

The governor said efforts by the barangay health workers (BHW) to roam around to see the condition of the pregnant women at the hinterland areas are not enough.

With this, Macias is planning to build health centers in every barangay to attain basic emergency management of obstetrical cases.

To increase agricultural productivity, he said the province has expanded the Government Agricultural Development Center (GadCent) into an integrated demo farm for upland fishery, fruits and vegetable growing, and livestock production.

He added the province also strengthened the dairy industry to solve the malnutrition cases as well as to provide livelihood to farmers.

The Provincial Government has allotted P1 million for the transport of 150 pregnant hybrid cows from New Zealand through Land O'Lakes Foundation last year.

The cows were distributed to farmers in Dumaguete City, Valencia, Bacong and Sibulan.

Macias said the program, supported by the United States Department of Agriculture, has contributed to the increase in the volume of milk production in the province in 2008.

He said it helps a lot to feed malnourish children in Negros Oriental.

However, Macias clarified that both infant mortality and malnutrition rates dropped due to effective advocacy campaign on the reporting of cases, particularly those coming from hinterland barangays.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/dumaguete/guv-not-bad-being-poorest-province

jsl_bxu1206

January 29th, 2009, 08:36 PM

Upgrading of Amlan hydrothermal plant set
Sunday, January 25, 2009

Power firm ICS Renewables Inc. is planning to take over the Amlan hyrdrothermal plant and start its rehabilitation on February 15 this year.

Company president Juan Eugenio Roxas told Sun.Star that they would initially invest P15 million to boost the output.

Roxas, a native of Dumaguete City, said the company needs about three years to upgrade the plant, which will cost P45 million.

He explained that the company will spend P45 million to rehabilitate the 800-kilowatt Amlan hydroelectric plant in Negros Oriental and restore its original capacity.

The Amlan hydrothermal plant is currently producing 30 percent of its original capacity.

"What we want to do now is to rehabilitate it to restore its rated capacity," he said.

The Filipino company, which produces alternative fuels, won the bidding for the plant last month for $230,000 (P11.2 million).

ICS Renewables Inc. became the official owner of the Amlan hydrothermal plant after it was awarded a notice of award and certificate of effectivity by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (Psalm).

Roxas said the company obtained the certificate few weeks ago, signaling the effectivity of its asset purchase deal and the start of the 270-day deadline for the Psalm and ICS Renewables Inc. to complete their deliverables and meet the conditions of the sale.

Under the deal, he said, ICS Renewables must put up a performance bond of $23,000, equivalent to a tenth of the purchase price, within 10 days.

The firm also manages properties for alternative fuels and other environment-friendly equipment, he said.

Amlan Mayor Bentham dela Cruz, in a separate interview, said the plant in Sitio Pasalan, Barangay Silab is the first power facility to be built in the province.

It is designed to operate as a base load plant, supplying power to the town of Amlan and nearby villages, he said.

The sale of the Amlan hydrothermal plant allowed the government to exceed its 70 percent target privatization level for assets of the National Power Corporation (Napocor) in the Luzon and Visayas grids. The level now stands at 73 percent.

The Amlan hydrothermal plant highlighted the government's successful power privatization program for 2008.

Republic Act 9136 or the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (Epira) of 2001 mandates the sale of Napocor assets to pave the way for retail competition in the power industry.

Psalm achieved its 2008 privatization goal after successfully selling the 146.5-MW Panay and 22-MW Bohol power plant package last November.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/dumaguete/upgrading-amlan-hydrothermal-plant-set

jsl_bxu1206

January 29th, 2009, 08:48 PM

Ayungon PNP adjudged Best Municipal Police Station:banana::banana::banana:
January 23, 2009

The police officer who solely defended the La Libertad Police Station which was attacked by elements of the Leonardo Panaligan Command last November 2, 2008 will be awarded with a “Medalya ng Katapangan” from President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo herself this coming January 26 in Camp Crame during the PNP Day celebration.The Ayungon Police Station will also receive its award on the same occasion after it was adjudged as the Best Municipal Police Station all over the country.
This was all announced by Police Regional Office-7 Director General Ronald Roderos yesterday during his visit in Camp Fernandez. General Roderos revealed that PO1 mark Jopillo will be given a Bravery Medal.

It can be recalled that PO1 Jopilla will also be given a spot promotion for fighting against armed men which resulted on him being wounded.

On the other hand, the Ayungon Police Station beat the more than 5000 municipal police stations all over the country after it was finally decided that it is the Best Municipal Police Station. The Ayungon Police Chief Police Inspector Errol Besario and Vice-mayor Edcel Enerdecido will receive the award in the said event.

Posted by Negros Chronicle

nicko

January 30th, 2009, 02:21 AM

Where is Silliman Heights Subdivision located?

Northern Junob..:) Just a 10 minute drive from Silliman if without traffic...

ritche

January 30th, 2009, 09:44 AM

These are just some of the proposal... Another project includes a massive beautification and landscaping of the entire campus.. The first phase involves the removal of the gates along hibbard avenue with 0.8 meter groud elevation
filled with grass and ornamental plants so as not to obscure the scene of the Church and the administration building. This project aims for SU to position itself as one of the most beautiful universities in the Philippines...

That's right, there'll be massive beautification. Aside from these, buildings to be constructed from 2009-2010 are the following:

1. Portal East (5 storeys)
2. 2 3-storey Nursing buildings

Renovation will also be done on the following buildings:

1. Guy Hall (to be converted into a hotel)
2. Oriental Hall
3. Hibbard Hall

I hope the oval will have a semblance of being rubberized, if not altogether rubberized.

I hope to put up a thread for buildings and projects in our universities here. With the academe pouring out at least P2.5 billion yearly (or more than the equivalent of a large size mall) there'll be plenty of construction in our campuses in the coming months.

Hmmm, regarding SM Dumaguete, I am hoping it will have a 3D Cinema, if not Imax :). For sure, people will look for alternative to Robinsons once Dumaguete is established as a commercial area.

ritche

January 30th, 2009, 09:53 AM

Guv: Not bad being the poorest province
Friday, January 16, 2009

He explained that for being considered as one of the poorest provinces in the country, Negros Oriental will receive a total of P1.8 billion in five years. The amount will be given to what the government call as "the poorest of the poor."

"This is certainly not a bad deal," Macias said.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/dumaguete/guv-not-bad-being-poorest-province[/url]

Not bad :). As they say, what's in a name, or how they refer to you. In addition, one of the poorest provinces has one of the most educated human resources, some of the best universities, has excellent health care facilities (probably to grow to be among the best in the country in the coming years), has its own power source, has an excellent road network, has one of the best fiber optics network, enjoying one of the highest growth rates, etc. Really, we are poor, aren't we? :)

nicko

January 30th, 2009, 01:30 PM

^^ Being part of the list as a poor province is something the governor is thankful for at the same time. meron kasing prioritization monetary funding to be given to the listed provinces.. so our province just received a huge sum of money... so it's ok..:) 1.8 billion is not bad at all...:)

nicko

January 30th, 2009, 01:37 PM

That's right, there'll be massive beautification. Aside from these, buildings to be constructed from 2009-2010 are the following:

1. Portal East (5 storeys)
2. 2 3-storey Nursing buildings

Renovation will also be done on the following buildings:

1. Guy Hall (to be converted into a hotel)
2. Oriental Hall
3. Hibbard Hall

I hope the oval will have a semblance of being rubberized, if not altogether rubberized.

I hope to put up a thread for buildings and projects in our universities here. With the academe pouring out at least P2.5 billion yearly (or more than the equivalent of a large size mall) there'll be plenty of construction in our campuses in the coming months.

Hmmm, regarding SM Dumaguete, I am hoping it will have a 3D Cinema, if not Imax :). For sure, people will look for alternative to Robinsons once Dumaguete is established as a commercial area.

Guys, let's all watch out for Portal West's rooftop al fresco dining area. I went there to check it out. the place is bee--yoo-ti--ful. although, its not yet done..... having dinner with a bird's eyeview of the city and at the boulevard... hows that?? hmm.. something really to look forward to.

cyclosimon_89

January 30th, 2009, 03:58 PM

P451-M road concreting
project calendared
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW

A total of P451 million in national and local funds have been calendared for a massive road concreting project in the second district of Negros Oriental for this year as part of President Gloria Arroyo’s road network program.
Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg.Or, 2nd District) disclosed that Arroyo had approved the project, which shall be up for bidding by next month.

Arnaiz expressed hopes that full implementation of the project will start in April. The project covers several individual stretches of road traversing the national highway from the Dumaguete-Bacong boundary passing through the towns of Sibulan, San Jose, Amlan, Tanjay City, Bais City and to the upland town of Mabinay.

At present, another project costing P100 million is being implemented, to cover the road stretch from city boundary to Bais City and Mabinay, Arnaiz said.
He disclosed that an additional P51 million for the Mabinay stretch has been included in the package, while the rest of the road length from Dumaguete to Bais costs around P390-million.

Arnaiz disclosed he is seeking the insertion of another P10 million for the concreting of the Dumaguete to Valencia road, bringing all project costs to a total of P451 million.

He has apologized and appealed to the riding public for the inconvenience arising from the soon-to-be implemented road projects, but, he said that once these are completed, road travel will be made easy.*JFP

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/January/30/negor3.htm

nicko

January 31st, 2009, 04:36 AM

HOT AND FIERY FIREDANCERS @ CLUB EL CAMINO

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nicko

January 31st, 2009, 04:37 AM

The third 24-hour Jollibee outlet in the city just a stone's throw away from a McDonald's outlet

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nicko

January 31st, 2009, 04:41 AM

KFC's Lot??

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nicko

January 31st, 2009, 04:42 AM

MART 1 CENTRE

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nicko

January 31st, 2009, 04:45 AM

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The Blue, Red and Yellow (Terminal building) areas are now underconstruction and might be done by next quarter.

nicko

January 31st, 2009, 05:22 AM

The Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium

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The Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium, the largest fully-functioning theater outside of Metro Manila, was built in 1973 and completed in 1975.

In 2008, the Luce Foundation provided additional funds to refurbish the Auditorium, updating its facilities to meet the strictest standards in theater. Work on the premises was completed in August 2008. The University works to maintain and preserve the Luce Auditorium as a center for Culture and Arts in the Visayas-Mindanao region, and to continuously cultivate and promote the passion of theatre, music, dance, and other forms of art expression among the students of the university as well as the larger community.

nicko

January 31st, 2009, 05:45 AM

Dumaguete's Cultural Season of 2009: The Season 1 Line-up (January - March)

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Brought to us by the Silliman University Cultural Arts Committee

nicko

January 31st, 2009, 05:48 AM

Dumaguete's Cultural Season of 2009: The Season 1 Line-up (January - March)

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Brought to us by the Silliman University Cultural Arts Committee

nicko

January 31st, 2009, 05:49 AM

nicko

January 31st, 2009, 05:49 AM

johnnyS

January 31st, 2009, 07:21 AM

Wow this is incredible. I never knew there was such grand auditorium here.

Are there any operas, plays or dances here?

Where to go for detailed schedule of events?

The Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2070/251/105/612470345/n612470345_5428439_857.jpg

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http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2070/251/105/612470345/n612470345_5428434_9448.jpg

The Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium, the largest fully-functioning theater outside of Metro Manila, was built in 1973 and completed in 1975.

In 2008, the Luce Foundation provided additional funds to refurbish the Auditorium, updating its facilities to meet the strictest standards in theater. Work on the premises was completed in August 2008. The University works to maintain and preserve the Luce Auditorium as a center for Culture and Arts in the Visayas-Mindanao region, and to continuously cultivate and promote the passion of theatre, music, dance, and other forms of art expression among the students of the university as well as the larger community.

romantic_guy08

January 31st, 2009, 09:49 AM

^^

Just call Silliman University (422-6002) and have them connect you to the Luce Auditorium office for detailed schedules. Season Passes are also available for every cultural season (5 shows per semester).

Programs actually varies, there are occasional plays, choir and orchestra performances and musical solos as well.

I would certainly recommend you to watch the Madrigal Singers...they are a world class group...having performed in various countries...this shows by the way are open to the public.

Just remember to be in your proper attire when attending shows in the Luce. The auditorium dress code is strictly implemented.

Used to be a LACUU...heheeh

johnnyS

January 31st, 2009, 01:55 PM

Hi there.
What's the dress code?
I only have shorts and tshirts and slippers...

OH69

January 31st, 2009, 08:59 PM

MART 1 CENTRE

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i miss downtown dumaguete.

blueguy

February 1st, 2009, 01:39 AM

boyce avenue live at sm cebu

qWTBzzMHrn0

romantic_guy08

February 1st, 2009, 02:37 AM

Hi there.
What's the dress code?
I only have shorts and tshirts and slippers...

For Non-Gala shows:

Minimum:

Pants
Shoes
Polo Shirt or Shirt

For Gala shows:

Minimum:
Slacks
Leather Shoes
Polo or polo shirt...

To know more about the Cultural Affairs Committee:

http://www.geocities.com/su_culturalaffairs/

johnnyS

February 1st, 2009, 03:43 AM

Oh, man!
I retired in Philippines, and when I did, I threw away all my longs--long sleeves, long pants... :eek:

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For Non-Gala shows:

Minimum:

Pants
Shoes
Polo Shirt or Shirt

For Gala shows:

Minimum:
Slacks
Leather Shoes
Polo or polo shirt...

To know more about the Cultural Affairs Committee:

http://www.geocities.com/su_culturalaffairs/

nicko

February 1st, 2009, 03:57 AM

^^ Haha.. all shows at the luce are worth seeing, johnnyS.. they are not just any sloppy shows.. the luce only stages broadway quality shows, concertos, operas, theater plays, etc...... i'll be updating all of you with the upcoming shows here and at the dgte cultural thread.......

johnnyS, u should see at least 1 show per season.. i'll recommend to u something good. and at this season, i'll recommend to u the phil madrigal singers, too.. coz if these shows are staged in manila, ul have to pay for the tickets 2x-3x more.. here in dgte, ul see world-class shows that everyone else can afford and in a theater as good as the CCP with much better acoustics at that. now thats dgte culture. rich!

johnnyS

February 1st, 2009, 04:40 AM

Just seeing the photo of Luce..you just know the performances will be top notch.
Yes, please keep updating.
I will definitely be attending (after I buy the longs).
Thanks for this great info.

ritche

February 1st, 2009, 08:24 AM

boyce avenue live at sm cebu

qWTBzzMHrn0

Nice...

ritche

February 1st, 2009, 08:28 AM

ritche

February 1st, 2009, 08:47 AM

KING CITY

February 1st, 2009, 04:00 PM

Congrats! Top 20 Philippine Universities:

Http://angeljoyzee.livejournal.com/21608.html

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 03:52 AM

^^ Released by CHED only every 10 years. The new ranking is still not released...

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 03:55 AM

Just some of the CONFIRMED TENANTS to occupy Robinsons Place Dumaguete

Popular Fast Food Chains
Jollibee*
McDonald's*
Greenwhich*
Chowking*
Shakey's Pizza*
Pizza Hut*
Potato Corner*
Mang Inasal
KFC

Cafes
Sta. Theresa Cafe*
Sted's Cafe*
Cafe Ideale
BO's Coffee Club

Apparel
Bayo*
Penshoppe*
Plains and Prints
Gibi Shoes
Guess
Mixed Apparel
Kamiseta

Amusement Centers
Worlds of Fun*
The Village Playground Center*

Tech Stores / Film
Fuji Color*
CD-R King
Picture City

Wellness Clinics / Stores
HBC*
Mercury Drug*
Sarabia Optical

Travel Stores
Travel Republics

Others
GUD Trading*
Hi-TOP NewsMag*
Golden Budapest Phil. Corp.*
Galleon Enterprises

* already with present stores in the city.

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 04:16 AM

^^ Although not confirmed, I am pretty sure that Oxygen, Bench, Dunkin Donuts, Mister Donut, Nike, Lee, Adidas, Scooby's, UniSilver, Human, LBC, Broadway Gems, Red Ribbon, Goldilocks, Robinsons Bank, Afficionado, Levi's, Loalde, Lacoste, Globe, Smart, Sun Shop, National Bookstore, etc... and other popular brands / stores, which most Robinsons malls in other cities have, will also open in our very own Robinsons....;)

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 04:33 AM

Robinsons Dumaguete will have 3 atriums, 3 Robinsons Movieworld, 7 entrance and exit points, Outside dining, Al fresco dining and night spot areas with a terrace and park, 80-room hotel, 3,000 sq m office space / trade hall, approx 18 escalators, and a Robs mall trademark -- a dancing fountain.. These are all based on Robinsons Dgte blueprint..

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 04:39 AM

... and i am really hoping for scenic elevators!!..:)

john moises relles

February 2nd, 2009, 08:55 AM

http://sillimanianko.net/logo.jpg

Hey! You might want to check out this new social network for SILLIMANIANS at http://sillimanianko.net/. It's by alumnus Dede Fernandez.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

ritche

February 2nd, 2009, 09:29 AM

'Tyahbiz (http://tyahbiz.net23.net/) ta bay.

jmok

February 2nd, 2009, 11:07 AM

good for Rob Dumaguete....Pag natapos toh,,one of the best Rob malls ever....just my opinion...

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 01:51 PM

http://sillimanianko.net/logo.jpg

Hey! You might want to check out this new social network for SILLIMANIANS at http://sillimanianko.net/. It's by alumnus Dede Fernandez.
^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Another online social networking for Sillimanians? Wow. Anyway, i just miss so much the long defunct sillimanians.com.... It was the first online social networking site for sillimanians with over 20,000 members worldwide.... ang saya dun kaso na close... hays....

jsl_bxu1206

February 2nd, 2009, 02:25 PM

You remember the dress code very well. Hehehe. What is the seating capacity of the Luce Auditorium now? I used to be a LACUU too...long time ago. :)

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For Non-Gala shows:

Minimum:

Pants
Shoes
Polo Shirt or Shirt

For Gala shows:

Minimum:
Slacks
Leather Shoes
Polo or polo shirt...

To know more about the Cultural Affairs Committee:

http://www.geocities.com/su_culturalaffairs/

ritche

February 2nd, 2009, 02:40 PM

ritche

February 2nd, 2009, 02:42 PM

You remember the dress code very well. Hehehe. What is the seating capacity of the Luce Auditorium now? I used to be a LACUU too...long time ago. :)

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nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 02:48 PM

You remember the dress code very well. Hehehe. What is the seating capacity of the Luce Auditorium now? I used to be a LACUU too...long time ago. :)

What year was that, jsl_bxu1206? hehe. seating capactiy of luce got reduced after all the seats were replaced with bigger, softer, and more comfortable ones... its just now about 800+ i guess.. Im not sure.

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 02:52 PM

But I guess only 3 movie theaters would give us less choices t choose which movie to watch. It should be at least 4.

oh well, ok nlng na.. anyway, robs has a lot of entertaiment and amusement areas to offer and that we can choose from aside from th movieworld......... samot na kung dghan night clubs mo open at the al fresco area... it'll be really nice........

ritche

February 2nd, 2009, 02:54 PM

One of the Silliman administrators told me that with the recently completed renovations Luce could now be better overall than the CCP, although the latter is larger.

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 02:56 PM

^^ Luce's acoustic system is way better than that of CCP. it's been a long known fact..

jsl_bxu1206

February 2nd, 2009, 03:16 PM

Never mind the year, hehehe. I served Luce Auditorium for about 3years. Nice to know that the seats are now replaced. So goodbye to the 923 red seats?:lol:

What year was that, jsl_bxu1206? hehe. seating capactiy of luce got reduced after all the seats were replaced with bigger, softer, and more comfortable ones... its just now about 800+ i guess.. Im not sure.

jsl_bxu1206

February 2nd, 2009, 03:17 PM

What happened to Ever, Park and Ultravision theaters? Do they still operate until now?

Robinsons Dumaguete will have 3 atriums, 3 Robinsons Movieworld, 7 entrance and exit points, Outside dining, Al fresco dining and night spot areas with a terrace and park, 80-room hotel, 3,000 sq m office space / trade hall, approx 18 escalators, and a Robs mall trademark -- a dancing fountain.. These are all based on Robinsons Dgte blueprint..

ritche

February 2nd, 2009, 03:23 PM

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ritche

February 2nd, 2009, 03:26 PM

What happened to Ever, Park and Ultravision theaters? Do they still operate until now?

Only Ever and Ultravision. Park was bought by Unitop. Althugh I am expecting a state of the art cinema at Robinsons. And with the growing number of expats and more BPO companies, maybe our city could support an Imax or 3D theater :) in the future. Hmmm, wishing, wishing.

By the way, Luce's seats are now red and blue, if I am not mistaken? And they are world class and imported from the States.

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 03:30 PM

^^ Ultravision Cinemas has 3 screens.. Ever Mall has 1 screen..

nicko

February 2nd, 2009, 03:32 PM

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February 2nd, 2009, 03:56 PM

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romantic_guy08

February 3rd, 2009, 05:52 AM

Never mind the year, hehehe. I served Luce Auditorium for about 3years. Nice to know that the seats are now replaced. So goodbye to the 923 red seats?:lol:

I think I have an idea who you are...hehehe...Urian...meaning from Urios College, Butuan?... Kuya J**? hehehe...

Yup from 923 I believe its now down to somewhere around 600+ I think...thats what I ready sa news before...

romantic_guy08

February 3rd, 2009, 05:54 AM

^^ Luce's acoustic system is way better than that of CCP. it's been a long known fact..

I'm not sure about the word better, but they have always used the word "Comparable" when comparing Luce's accoustics to CCP... :)

nicko

February 3rd, 2009, 05:59 AM

well, for one, Luce is smaller than CCP then the acoustics should work better in smaller, enclosed spaces. is that how it works? hehehe..

jsl_bxu1206

February 3rd, 2009, 09:15 AM

My beloved Luce Auditorium

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nicko

February 3rd, 2009, 12:47 PM

nicko

February 3rd, 2009, 12:47 PM

^^ beautiful.

nicko

February 3rd, 2009, 12:52 PM

johnnyS

February 3rd, 2009, 01:22 PM

Nope... Larger spaces have better acustics if all else is equal... :)

But Luce looks much more modern and better designed than the outdated CCP

well, for one, Luce is smaller than CCP then the acoustics should work better in smaller, enclosed spaces. is that how it works? hehehe..

ritche

February 3rd, 2009, 01:23 PM

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At least in big some big campuses I spot some KFC stores. The probability is high for a KFC branch near Silliman...

johnnyS

February 3rd, 2009, 01:27 PM

KFC. I don't know, but I like Jolliebee fried chicken well enough. Do Filipinos have special taste for KFC?

By the way, have you guys heard fo Popoyes Fried Chicken? Now that's some awesome fried chicken. I don't think it's in the Philppines, though.

A really big KFC truck is parked on an empty lot in Silliman Avenue. The lot where it parked is the one beside JO's Chicken Main. Will it be KFC's area? If so, then great. Students will flock it. And then when Robs will open, we will have another KFC there..:)

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ritche

February 3rd, 2009, 01:28 PM

^^They have removed the GI sheets covering the MAB Building of SUMC. It now looks stunning although not yet fully finished. And I could spot the need for a multilevel parking and commercial center in the area. :)

ritche

February 3rd, 2009, 01:30 PM

A really big KFC truck is parked on an empty lot in Silliman Avenue. The lot where it parked is the one beside JO's Chicken Main. Will it be KFC's area? If so, then great. Students will flock it. And then when Robs will open, we will have another KFC there..:)

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This could be the van for their construction equipment as I spot a large forklift in the area. Construction of the restaurant could begin soon...

^^Popeye's: I am not sure if there is a branch in Manila, but I saw TGI Friday's in Alabang.

^^I actually like Wendy's (they said this is the most nutritious fastfood and burgers), but I am not sure why they haven't branched out of Metro Manila yet.