Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 27

johnnyS

February 15th, 2009, 03:05 PM

You can also think of this the other way...

If the Perdices was walking only street, then more people will not bring their cars to shop there. Or bring the cars to the "imaginary future parking lot somewhere in the vicinity of the CBD", then go shopping at Perdices.

And the perdices then could be partially covered to shield people from rain as people go from one building to another. This will in effect create the entire Perdices street as an outdoor shopping mall.

Can you see al fresco dining resto/cafes ALL ALONG Perdices? I can...

It will just shoot up the store sales and tourists. I can see it.

Converting the whole stretch of Perdices street to a park-like walking bricked lane was a master plan of a former mayor. No doubt it will definitely look good, will attract tourists and might also lessen air pollution in the area. But the prob with that project is that it could just make the traffic and vehicular congestion worst since no vehicle can enter Perdices St. Vehicles are only left with the peripheral roads of Perdices and that would mean more traffic and congestion. I dont see it as a solution to the problem of traffic and congestion. I cant imagine that situation now! That project was only feasible that time where there were not so many vehicles here yet....... There should always be long term study and consideration with what possible problems might occur with a project... Good thing that was never realized.... The ony best way to decongest the CBD is by creating other business districts and having more wider roads outside the present CBD.. Dgte Business Park, the Proposed Uptown Dumaguete, and the circumferential road will probably be the solution..

nicko

February 15th, 2009, 03:32 PM

You can also think of this the other way...

If the Perdices was walking only street, then more people will not bring their cars to shop there. Or bring the cars to the "imaginary future parking lot somewhere in the vicinity of the CBD", then go shopping at Perdices.

And the perdices then could be partially covered to shied people from rain as people go from one building to another. This will in effect create the entire Perdices street as an outdoor shopping mall.

It will just shoot up the store sales and tourists. I can see it.

Yes. I can see that, too. That's the positive and the "desired effects" of the project. But it has it's own "side effects" / "adverse effects," that can possibly outweigh the "desidered effects". Because when it was planned, designed and proposed, a parking area and road widening on Perdices' peripheries was never considered, which is very important if we make Perdices vehicle-free considering that it is a main business thoroughfare. Having none of those made the city dads and locals think twice about it esp that the number of vehicles are increasing every single day.. Where will those vehicles pass and park if a main city road will be closed for them? Thats why it never got the approval of the majority of the city dads and the locals. A parking lot or a multi-level parking building and road widening should have been included to make the project more feasible.

Maybe if i become a mayor now, then i will have to work on the project and make it happen but with proper consideration of vehiclular traffic and parking areas... Perdices converted into a street strip mall is a very good idea...

peejay202

February 15th, 2009, 03:43 PM

^^ Ni-gawas ang pagka-nursing ni nicko... hehe :)

johnnyS

February 15th, 2009, 03:47 PM

nicko

February 15th, 2009, 03:56 PM

^^ Ni-gawas ang pagka-nursing ni nicko... hehe :)

Haha. wa nko kabantay. ikaw gani way maka sukol nimo bsta lecture na sa research og ethics imo gamiton dnhi ssc...:lol: go nursing!

nicko

February 15th, 2009, 04:02 PM

I think a part of this problem is the number of tricycles.
Yes, I understand the need to give jobs to the drivers.
However, from the City's point of view, it would be so much more effective/efficient to have a LARGE BUS system.
If there was a bus route, I for one, will use it everyday.

The problem is, it will force out thousands of tricycle drivers of their jobs and their livelihood...

There was already a proposal about that.. to cut down the number of trikes then ultimately, wipe them all out and replace all of them with multicabs and taxis.. but their sheer number is just too difficult for the local government to implement the proposal. the drivers can go on protest for days and it has already happened before. its difficult. :ohno:

johnnyS

February 15th, 2009, 04:27 PM

How did dumaguete come to have so many tricycle drivers?

jsl_bxu1206

February 15th, 2009, 04:31 PM

politically speaking, most of the time YES.:)

When mayors change, do all the proposed projects change as well?

nicko

February 15th, 2009, 04:41 PM

How did dumaguete come to have so many tricycle drivers?

by demand?... i dont know. maybe its an easy livelihood for many.. not sure.

but we dont have to worry about them getting too many now because the city is not anymore accepting new tricycle registrations....... this started in 2006.

Coffee

February 16th, 2009, 01:07 AM

In my opinion, the number of Dumaguete tricycles should be vastly cut down and replaced with jeepneys with fixed routes like everyone uses in Cebu. Jeeps don't have the best reputation, but...
- They're much more comfortable than trikes
- Can seat much more people
- Are easier to regulate
- Faster

Coffee

February 16th, 2009, 01:31 AM

A well known doctor, Dr. Madamba, was shot dead in the parking lot of Santa Monica. Gay dude. Anyone else know him?

ritche

February 16th, 2009, 03:39 AM

A well known doctor, Dr. Madamba, was shot dead in the parking lot of Santa Monica. Gay dude. Anyone else know him?

I heard a lot about him, I guess he's with the Holy Child Hospital. Grabe, is this what we call progress that we have a lot of killings? We have to put a stop to these senseless killings. We have to be vigilant against crime!

ritche

February 16th, 2009, 04:04 AM

Ritche, do you have a pic of the new hall of justice?

http://img509.imageshack.us/img509/9064/dsc00652rk7.jpg

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/3177/dsc00655am2.jpg

ritche

February 16th, 2009, 04:06 AM

http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/5093/vacconiu5.jpg

nicko

February 16th, 2009, 05:52 AM

A well known doctor, Dr. Madamba, was shot dead in the parking lot of Santa Monica. Gay dude. Anyone else know him?

Whoa! For real? Goodness.. I heard a lot of shootings lately and now this? wew

jsl_bxu1206

February 16th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Thanks ritche.:) it really doesn't look like a hall of justice. looks like a commercial bldg.

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nicko

February 16th, 2009, 01:19 PM

^^ yeah. but thats the left side portion of the building.. the front facade doesnt look that bad.. but its size can be mistaken as a mall by some...

johnnyS

February 16th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Oh,...
This is terrible...

I heard a lot about him, I guess he's with the Holy Child Hospital. Grabe, is this what we call progress that we have a lot of killings? We have to put a stop to these senseless killings. We have to be vigilant against crime!

nicko

February 16th, 2009, 01:21 PM

I'll be posting pictures of last Saturday's LOVE SUX Valentines Pary at Club El Camino. It was one very glamorous night. A red carpet party for the single ladies and fellas while all the rest are having some mushy dates.. It was also one of the biggest crowd the club ever handled..

jsl_bxu1206

February 16th, 2009, 01:31 PM

I miss El Camino Blanco and the seaside portion in front of it. Escaño beach ba na? dinha mi mag-inom sa una, hehehe.

I'll be posting pictures of last Saturday's LOVE SUX Valentines Pary at Club El Camino. It was one very glamorous night. A red carpet party for the single ladies and fellas while all the rest are having some mushy dates.. It was also one of the biggest crowd the club ever handled..

nicko

February 16th, 2009, 01:53 PM

Yep! Escaño beach!.. It's always full as ever.. Cars lining and students on partay!

jsl_bxu1206

February 16th, 2009, 02:08 PM

Do the lining cars still have couples inside? naughty...naughty, hehehe. :lol:

Yep! Escaño beach!.. It's always full as ever.. Cars lining and students on partay!

zoroethgenre_003

February 16th, 2009, 02:12 PM

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Naa sad diay Hotel Camila sa Dumaguete..naa sad sa Dipolog and Pagadian..ig.unsa ni sila?

jsl_bxu1206

February 16th, 2009, 02:25 PM

related probably. it used to be El Oriente Hotel.

Naa sad diay Hotel Camila sa Dumaguete..naa sad sa Dipolog and Pagadian..ig.unsa ni sila?

Coffee

February 16th, 2009, 02:26 PM

That Dr. Madamba... he was the brother of APEC party list congressman Madamba. (Who's probably best known for that pedestrian overpass in Silliman)

johnnyS

February 16th, 2009, 02:50 PM

A question:

When you park a car at any parking space, whether in front of McDo, or Mercury, whatever, there is always a "parking attendant" who appears and tries to help.

Although I consider it more of a hinderance (because they actually block my car from the rear as I try to get out of the space), I realize they are just trying to make a living.

Anyway, how much do people give them for their efforts?

Coffee

February 16th, 2009, 03:34 PM

I give them nothing. I wouldn't want to encourage them by paying for a service I didn't ask for or need.

On the rare occassion that they are helpful, I don't give more than 2 pesos.

johnnyS

February 16th, 2009, 03:37 PM

Hmm.. I wonder if your view is the prevalent one.
I seem to notice just about all the drivers giving something...

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:13 AM

^^ I always give them not more than 5 pesos.. Sometimes they can be really helpful.. Oftentimes, irritating.. I mostly give to those only wearing IDs because they are actually the ones being organized by the city..

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:52 AM

Taken from Silliman Medical Center Parking Area

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

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:53 AM

The Very Photogenic Rizal Boulevard

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

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 03:47 AM

KillerBEE 95.1 Dumaguete / Silliman Radio + Club El Camino / Barefoot Bistro + Claritin

Love Sux! 2009
The Party for the Single Ladies and Fellas, for the Dateless and the Loveless

Last February 14, 2009 @ 11:00pm

http://www.killerbee951.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/normal_00_Love_Sucks.jpg
(last year's Love Sux ticket)

This was one of the most glamorous and the most-attended parties in Club El Camino. There was a red carpet party entourage with hired photographers to take a shot of you before entering the Club. The crowd was as usual --- Ksssssssstt - burning hot!

Pictures Coming Very Soon!

Pictures will also be posted at KillerBEE 95.1 (www.killerbee951.com) website Events Gallery

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nicko

February 17th, 2009, 04:23 AM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RW4jMtD7ing/SZL2jnoxkWI/AAAAAAAABU8/vwkKGMEDJN0/s1600/National%2BWriters%2BWorkshop%2BLogo.jpegCall for Submission of Manuscripts to the 48th Silliman National Writers Workshop

The Dumaguete National Writers Workshop is now accepting applications for the 48th National Writers’ Workshop to be held May 4-15, 2009 in Dumaguete City. This Writers Workshop is offering fifteen fellowships to promising young writers who would like a chance to hone their craft and refine their style. Fellows will be provided housing, a modest stipend, and a subsidy to partially defray costs of their transportation. To be considered, applicants should submit manuscripts in English on or before March 27, 2009 (seven to ten poems; or three to five short stories; or three to five creative non-fiction essays). Manuscripts should be submitted in hard copy and on CD, preferably in MS Word, together with a resume, a recommendation letter from a literature professor or a writer of national standing, a certification that the works are original, and two 2X2 ID pictures.

Send all applications or requests for information to Department of English and Literature, attention Prof. A.G. Soluta, Chair, Silliman University, 6200 Dumaguete City.

For information, please email english@su.edu.ph.
Or go to the workshop website (www.geocities.com/nwwdumaguete).

from ian casocot (http://eatingthesun.blogspot.com/)

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 04:28 AM

Failed to watch this.....:ohno::ohno::ohno:

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It has received so many good reviews by writers and critics of national standing. I should have spared a little of my time for that.

peejay202

February 17th, 2009, 08:22 AM

^^ Nice daw yung show ingon sakong igsuon.. I think it was raining hard during that day..

Must Nick? May results na ba sa board? Hope 100% inyu batch..

ritche

February 17th, 2009, 09:03 AM

ritche

February 17th, 2009, 09:06 AM

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I heard recently that ACES Cebu is planning to put up a clinic here. In fact they are looking for an area where they could open their clinic. How about at Robinsons? Or at Z Town Center if it materializes? This is definitely a good development as people from Dumaguete and neighboring areas will now have more access to top notch opthalmologist and may not have to go to Cebu or Manila to get their LASIK surgery.

ritche

February 17th, 2009, 09:34 AM

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nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:18 PM

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Guys, did you notice the layout of Robinsons Dumaguete. The left side is the flat portion, and it is also the portion where the area is blocked going to the Calindagan Road. When the Calindagan Road area is cleared (granting Robinsons has bought the whole area) I believe the expansion would be towards the left side to complete the bulging symmetry of Robinsons Dumaguete. Are you also thinking the same?

Hmm.. That is if Robs really did brought the whole area. And btw, that is an old top view rendering of Robs, ritch. On their tenants conference, this is what they used. There are many differences and I like it better

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6482/roblf1.jpg

Another way for them to expand is also going towards the back.. There is still a considerable huge area..

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:23 PM

^^ Nice daw yung show ingon sakong igsuon.. I think it was raining hard during that day..
Oh yeah. Feb 7, the day of the flood.. Thats why i wasnt able to watch.. :ohno:

Must Nick? May results na ba sa board? Hope 100% inyu batch..
This week na daw ang results.. We are really hoping and praying for 100%..

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:34 PM

http://img11.imageshack.us/img11/5152/dsc00842mt3.jpg

Oi, naay backpacker.. Si lolo. Hehe. Lo, maybe u wanna hang-out at Shakey's and do Wifi? :lol:

nicko

February 17th, 2009, 02:37 PM

BTW, KFC's mobile store is gonna open this Sat na daw for the meantime that they are still waiting for their own store's construction. Hotshots ta!

jsl_bxu1206

February 17th, 2009, 06:57 PM

Beautiful Rizal Blvd. ^^

Will KFC open at the site where SACS used to occupy?

The Very Photogenic Rizal Boulevard

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

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 03:22 AM

^^ I don't know. but their mobile store is there.. it's a big vacant lot where KFC chairs and tables with umbrellas are also around the area. Al Fresco style dining kay wa pamay building ang KFC. :lol: Maybe they will occupy the area for their own building or maybe they will just have to wait for Robinsons. Or on the other hand, i think wala na jud sila kahulat coz they are now doing business here through their mobile store... Sayang man pod coz students and yuppies are big spenders and are ALWAYS hungry.. they should take advantage of that. good thing they have thought putting up their mobile store while waiting for their permanent spot....

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 06:54 AM

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from jongkzzz

ritche

February 18th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Another way for them to expand is also going towards the back.. There is still a considerable huge area..

http://img238.imageshack.us/img238/6482/roblf1.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/971/picture2ak7fr5.jpg
The back portion could actually be utilized as a residential area where hotels, condos and BPO buildings could be erected, such as these:

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So for me, the best way is to espand sidewards to complete the symmetry.

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 12:59 PM

BTW, KFC's mobile store is gonna open this Sat na daw for the meantime that they are still waiting for their own store's construction. Hotshots ta!

Ooops.. Im wrong.. When I passed by Silliman Avenue just this afternoon, KFC is open.. A big tarp says,

NOW OPEN - KFC SILLIMAN

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 01:05 PM

^^ Now, the name KFC SILLIMAN got me thinking. If they named it KFC SILLIMAN and not KFC DUMAGUETE (usually first branches carry the name of the city as a store distinction), then there will definitely be a second KFC and that will surely be KFC ROBINSONS.. Yipeee..

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 02:33 PM

Max's eyes
expansion to Dumaguete

If it's doing good in Bacolod, it should do well in Dumaguete.

Inspired by the success of their Bacolod franchisee, Max's Fried Chicken is now setting its eyes on Dumaguete City as the site of their next restaurant.

Two franchise officers of Max's were in town last week to look for interested franchisees.

"We had reservations in coming over to Dumaguete because this is a 'chicken country,' said Ronnie Linao, franchise development officer.

Dumaguete is home to Jo's Chicken Inato, a native restaurant that has branched out to Metro Manila and to key cities in the country. Other established grilled chicken restaurants are the City Burger along Real Street and the Atong Kamalig along Katada Street.

There are also several "lechon manok" native restaurants and stalls that can be found throughout the City, such as Golden Roy's, Negros Lechon Manok and Ogis, to name a few............

Quiamco said Max's only wants their Dumaguete franchisees to build the restaurant along the Rizal Boulevard or Perdices Street, two of Dumaguete's main thoroughfares. He said the entry of Max's would be a boost to Dumaguete's economy, which will also provide employment opportunities for at least 43 people.*

Full Story (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2005/June/21/businessnews3.htm)

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 03:05 PM

http://tbn0.google.com/images?q=tbn:ia7ECh-Y9RKmLM:http://www.crimerant.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/08/KFC.jpg
KFC - SILLIMAN
now open!!

peejay202

February 18th, 2009, 03:12 PM

WOw... I never thought Dumzville has so many great restaurants.. I guess I still need to explore more, or siguro kulang lang talaga ang laman ng bulsa.. haha!! Puro lang kasi Habhaban at ACSAT pinupuntahan ko.. wahaha:lol:

ritche

February 18th, 2009, 03:13 PM

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KFC - SILLIMAN
now open!!

They are asking for incentives, though I am sure they will make a lot of money in front of Silliman.

ritche

February 18th, 2009, 03:14 PM

nicko

February 18th, 2009, 04:12 PM

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ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE HAS...

--> Six entry points
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--> Three atriums and three cinemas
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--> Outside dining - popular fastfoods and casual dining
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--> The ala-Ayala Terraces al fresco and night spot area
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--> 100-room hotel and office spaces at the third level
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peejay202

February 18th, 2009, 04:16 PM

^^ Galing.. Definitely/way better than ours..

peejay202

February 18th, 2009, 04:17 PM

^^Oopss... my Bad... I hope nobody from my hometown thread will read what i posted..:lol:

jsl_bxu1206

February 18th, 2009, 04:51 PM

Congrats Dumaguete! KFC has finally opened! More to come!^^

Ooops.. Im wrong.. When I passed by Silliman Avenue just this afternoon, KFC is open.. A big tarp says,

NOW OPEN - KFC SILLIMAN

aNesstajah

February 19th, 2009, 12:16 AM

hi aNesstajah. create a flickr account first. if you already have one then download your pics to flickr. then while viewing your pic, right click and go to "properties" then you will see the URL. copy and paste the URL of the image to skyscraper. in your post, type this

then the URL

it's better to always click on "preview post" before submitting reply:)

thank you, jsl bxu, for the info. i haven't uploaded the pics yet to flickr so in the meantime, here are links lamang to my weblog.

Here's my review of the very nice musical at the Luce Auditorium:

Batang rizal at the luce
http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/batang-rizal-at-luce_11.html

And here's the intro to the posts about the new MAB clinics. Daghan kaayo pictures it will take some time to post.

Doctors’ clinics now open
http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/dumaguete-mermaids-at-mab.html

ritche

February 19th, 2009, 02:27 AM

thank you, jsl bxu, for the info. i haven't uploaded the pics yet to flickr so in the meantime, here are links lamang to my weblog.

Here's my review of the very nice musical at the Luce Auditorium:

Batang rizal at the luce
http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/batang-rizal-at-luce_11.html

And here's the intro to the posts about the new MAB clinics. Daghan kaayo pictures it will take some time to post.

Doctors’ clinics now open
http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/dumaguete-mermaids-at-mab.html

Thanks. I hope you can post more Ate M...

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bacolodchamp

February 19th, 2009, 03:18 AM

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Jose Montinola photo

TOURISM. The Bais City sandbar is one of the many tourist attractions of Negros Oriental*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/February/18/pix/bais.jpg

^^

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 03:23 AM

thank you, jsl bxu, for the info. i haven't uploaded the pics yet to flickr so in the meantime, here are links lamang to my weblog.

And here's the intro to the posts about the new MAB clinics. Daghan kaayo pictures it will take some time to post.

Doctors’ clinics now open
http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/dumaguete-mermaids-at-mab.html

WOW Doc.. High Tech gyud ang SU-MAB.. Touch screen computers for patients who want to go look for doctors for their consultation... I'm posting your pics here, doc..:)

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Doctors Directory which is color coded according to specialty. Orange for Family Medicine, green for Internal Medicine, yellow for Obstetrics and Gynecology, pink for Pediatrics and blue for Surgery.

If you are a patient needing a consultation, first you have to find your doctor's name in the directory shown above or on the computer screen in the Patient's Queuing Kiosk. If you don't have a doctor yet, you can ask for assistance from the receptionist at the counter who will help you choose a doctor based on your specific condition.

The Patient's Queuing Kiosk is a table with a touch-screen computer and a printer that will give each patient a priority number for the computerized queuing system. An instruction sheet goes:

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PATIENT'S QUEUING KIOSK
Steps to follow:

1. Press the name of your doctor on the screen.

2. Press "Get a Priority Number".

3. A print out of your priority number will come out from the printer.

4. Get your priority number slip.

5. Proceed to the waiting area and wait for your priority number to be called.

6. If your priority number is called (it will be indicated in the display screen and an automated voice will call your number), please proceed to your doctor's room/clinic.

Note: The automated voice will call your number in this manner:

"Room _____ (room number of your doctor) now serving Priority _____ (the number in your priority slip)."
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The MAB ultra mod queuing system is akin to the flight arrival-departure monitors in airports, or to the now-serving numbers display in some banks. The numbers in red are the room numbers of the doctors. The numbers in white on a blue background are the priority numbers. Patients should periodically check their priority numbers, watch the screen and listen for the automated voice to call out the number on their print-outs.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mnu_Nx0KoFc/SZww-deZpxI/AAAAAAAAFAY/JIQUwcSDI4k/s400/MAB+priority+queuing.jpg

Full story -- aNesstajah's blog (http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/dumaguete-mermaids-at-mab.html)

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 03:59 AM

Thanks. I hope you can post more Ate M...

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This is going to be a very nicely designed building.. :banana:

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 04:29 AM

ANTULANG

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peejay202

February 19th, 2009, 04:32 AM

^^ do you have renders sa new sea port terminal nick? Pa-share naman.. hehe..

Just recently saw the miniature model of the Nursing Education Buildings 2 & 3 the other week.. The design was revised from plain block-style to clusters.. Really nice.. I was about to take a picture of it pero unfortunately tinago nila on the following day... Grrr....

I'm definitely going to visit KFC today.. hehe... :)

peejay202

February 19th, 2009, 04:35 AM

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 04:46 AM

^^ do you have renders sa new sea port terminal nick? Pa-share naman.. hehe..

Cge, i hope i can find sa net coz i remember it was posted one time. there were a lot of revisions sa design.. like it was revised 4 times coz there were about 3 architects commissioned all in all then finally, i think the design now is made by FU's Dean Sinco. Am i right? those who know something about this, please shed light...:)

Just recently saw the miniature model of the Nursing Education Buildings 2 & 3 the other week.. The design was revised from plain block-style to clusters.. Really nice.. I was about to take a picture of it pero unfortunately tinago nila on the following day... Grrr....

Yeah. 3 buildings all in all, right? i just hope the other 2 buildings wont be as ugly as the first one..

I'm definitely going to visit KFC today.. hehe... :)

Havnt been there yet. still waiting for the crowd to get a little less..

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 04:50 AM

Asa ni dapit?

^^ In Siaton. The so-called Malibu of the Philippines.. Expect to find stars and big names of the country to merge there when you go there. Lots of photoshoots of models are being done there..

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 05:02 AM

^^
Some stars enjoying Antulang..
http://www.antulang.com/gallery/albums/album02/ANGELICA_ON_HORSEBACK.jpg
Angelica Panganiban on a photo shoot for BENCH's print ad

http://www.antulang.com/gallery/albums/album02/RAFAEL_ON_HORSEBACK.jpg
Model Rafael Rosell on a photo shoot for BENCH's print ad

http://www.antulang.com/gallery/albums/album02/GMA_7_AT_THE_POOL_FOR_THE_WEB.jpg
Philippine TV's top network 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.

http://www.antulang.com/gallery/albums/album02/RICHARD_GOMEZ_ANA.jpg
Philippine matinee idol Richard Gomez with young fan Ana at the balcony

http://www.antulang.com/gallery/albums/album02/RAYMART_SANTIAGO_FOR_THE_WEB.jpg
Philippine cinema's Raymart Santiago at his element

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

Marni

February 19th, 2009, 05:34 AM

^^ Galing.. Definitely/way better than ours..

^^Oopss... my Bad... I hope nobody from my hometown thread will read what i posted..:lol:

asya gud peej. :lol:

tagaDgte

February 19th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Oh yeah? haha. Congrats sa new home.. Is it the one near the new chapel?Looks really nice. I used to pass by that area before the road was cemented.. I also go around jogging the area once in a while. Our's is the one just near the entrance. Orange roof..:)

actually i dont live inside sto. rosario. i live at the back of it :lol: when i go out or go home i actually drive thru sto.rosario (kay wla mi lain dalan). i already live there for more than 10 years already. welcome to the neighborhood! :)

urban Iegend

February 19th, 2009, 09:24 AM

asya gud peej. :lol:

everyone in Tacloban knows that :lol:

btw Antulang reminds me of Sabin Hotel and Resort in Ormoc :cheers:

peejay202

February 19th, 2009, 10:47 AM

^^ I guess the reason would be is that Dgte's Rob is mixed-use - a mall, BPO, and a hotel all in just one facility, complementing Dumaguete business park.. Ours have a separate building for BPO.. Anyway, I'm really enthusiastic about the recent developments here in the Visayas.. So much about Imperial Manila... hehe..

nicko

February 19th, 2009, 12:49 PM

Wow. Although, a lot smaller than our Robs, this underconstruction Robinsons mall in Ilocos Norte looks really, really nice. It has almost the same motiff with Robs Dumaguete with those circular atriums yet is made to look more modern.

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nicko

February 19th, 2009, 12:51 PM

ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE

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jsl_bxu1206

February 19th, 2009, 05:55 PM

the lady looks familiar. is she a dejaresco?

WOW Doc.. High Tech gyud ang SU-MAB.. Touch screen computers for patients who want to go look for doctors for their consultation... I'm posting your pics here, doc..:)

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Doctors Directory which is color coded according to specialty. Orange for Family Medicine, green for Internal Medicine, yellow for Obstetrics and Gynecology, pink for Pediatrics and blue for Surgery.

If you are a patient needing a consultation, first you have to find your doctor's name in the directory shown above or on the computer screen in the Patient's Queuing Kiosk. If you don't have a doctor yet, you can ask for assistance from the receptionist at the counter who will help you choose a doctor based on your specific condition.

The Patient's Queuing Kiosk is a table with a touch-screen computer and a printer that will give each patient a priority number for the computerized queuing system. An instruction sheet goes:

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PATIENT'S QUEUING KIOSK
Steps to follow:

1. Press the name of your doctor on the screen.

2. Press "Get a Priority Number".

3. A print out of your priority number will come out from the printer.

4. Get your priority number slip.

5. Proceed to the waiting area and wait for your priority number to be called.

6. If your priority number is called (it will be indicated in the display screen and an automated voice will call your number), please proceed to your doctor's room/clinic.

Note: The automated voice will call your number in this manner:

"Room _____ (room number of your doctor) now serving Priority _____ (the number in your priority slip)."
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The MAB ultra mod queuing system is akin to the flight arrival-departure monitors in airports, or to the now-serving numbers display in some banks. The numbers in red are the room numbers of the doctors. The numbers in white on a blue background are the priority numbers. Patients should periodically check their priority numbers, watch the screen and listen for the automated voice to call out the number on their print-outs.

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mnu_Nx0KoFc/SZww-deZpxI/AAAAAAAAFAY/JIQUwcSDI4k/s400/MAB+priority+queuing.jpg

Full story -- aNesstajah's blog (http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/dumaguete-mermaids-at-mab.html)

nicko

February 20th, 2009, 02:49 AM

KillerBEE 95.1 Dumaguete / Silliman Radio + Club El Camino / Barefoot Bistro + Claritin

Love Sux! 2009
The Party for the Single Ladies and Fellas, for the Dateless and the Loveless

February 14, 2009 --- 11:00pm

http://www.killerbee951.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10002/normal_00_Love_Sucks.jpg
(last year's Love Sux ticket)

@ The Red Carpet before the Partay!

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Single Ladies and Fellas! Say "Love Sux!"... hahaha Bitter! :lol:

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Everybody in da club get tipsey! Drinkin' beer the right way! Beer drinking contest!

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ritche

February 20th, 2009, 02:50 AM

100 posts more!!!

nicko

February 20th, 2009, 03:37 AM

^^ 97 more to be exact, ritch!..:)

nicko

February 20th, 2009, 04:27 AM

Portal West Mall
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Portal West's Al Fresco rooftop area is almost done. You can just see it's fast construction from the ground and it even looks like there's going to be another level, like a loft. I hope there will be another coffee shop and a good restaurant up there for a romantic dining with a bird's eyeview of the sea and cityscape.

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Soon to Rise:
Portal East Hotel and Convention Center

ritche

February 20th, 2009, 10:29 AM

^^Daming big bikers sa boulevard!

ritche

February 20th, 2009, 10:36 AM

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nicko

February 20th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Two universities here in Dumaguete have very impressive performances in the recent NLE November 2008.

Number 1 Performing School
Foundation University College of Nursing - 100% (together with Saint Paul University in Iloilo and University of Saint Louis in Tuguegarao

Meanwhile,

Silliman University College of Nursing is still on the top 3 Performing School with passing rate of 98% in category 100 and above exam takers.

Rankings:
1 - Xavier University 99% (336 passed out of 341 exam takers)
2 - Silliman University 98% (368 passed with four top notchers out of 375 exam takers)
3 - Central Phil. University 97% (496 passed out of 512 exam takers)

Congratulations FU and SU!!!

Saint Paul University - Dumaguete College of Nursing usually takes the NLE in JUNE. Last JUNE 2008 NLE, SPUD also made it to the number 2 top performing school!

Grabe ang mga Universities dito. Hindi basta basta!!!!! Puro top performers!!

nicko

February 20th, 2009, 03:45 PM

7)Katrina Andrea Pagdanganan Arceo, Nueva Ecija College, 87.00%;

Rose Jean Dumaboc Capidlac, Silliman University, 87.00;
Carla Mae Tenorio Cuisia, Silliman University, 87.00;

Mary Ann Alvarez Garing, Lyceum of Batangas, 87.00; Ma. Joya Jimenea Genzola, Colegio de San Agustin, Bacolod City, 87.00%; and Rose Anne Miranda Mungcal, Angeles University Foundation, 87.00%; Pretzel Estremos Vicencio, (Butuan Doctors College (Butuan Dr. HSP. Sch. of Nursing), 87.00%; and Faye Stephanie Yao Yu, Remedios T. Romualdez Medical Foundation, 87.00%

8) Lylani Mutya Balote, University of Makati, 86.80; Jamaicca Rabulan Banting, Davao Doctors College, Inc., 86.80%; Garey Jay Avelino Delfin, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%; Josephine Celoso Elvas, 86.80%; Vanito Diocson Ilanga Jr., Sultan Kudarat Educational Institution, 86.80%; Maria Edna Charise Godoy Java, Misamis University, Ozamiz City, 86.80%; Hannah Lee Alde Padilla, University of San Agustin, 86.80%; Bryan Morella Peralta, Univesity of Makati, 86.80%; and Robinson Uy Kaw Sing, Iloilo Doctors’ College, 86.80%

9) Maria Jurem Quilar Alcarde, Central Philippine University, 86.60%; Ruel Bobadilla Arzadon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%; Karina Genciane Banayat, Our Lady of Fatima College, Quezon City, 86.60%; Ryan Daniel Rivera Dablo, University of San Carlos, 86.60%;

Matthew Wayne Real Chang, Silliman University, 86.60%;

Fritzie Quiatzon Dela Raga, Fellowhip Baptist College, 86.60%; Hiromi Balaguer Fernandez, Saint Paul University, Iloilo, 86.60%; Josephine Franz Pagulayan Gammad, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.60%; Paul Fabian Robosa Gumabao, Arellano University, Manila, 86.60%; Maila Carl Majam Morantte, Colegio De Sta. Lourdes of Leyte Foundation Inc., 86.60%; Michael Dorothy Frances Gaer Montojo, Ateneo de Davao University, 86.60%; Cindy Mae Alvarez Nañoz, Ateneo de Zamboanga, 86.60%; Glenda Mae Macapal Omaña, Riverside College, 86.60%; Rhea Jhoy Padinay Pantaleon, Saint Louis University, 86.60%; Rolly Mendoza Policarpio, Angeles University Foundation, 86.60%; Arlette Castillo Quinan, University of St. Louis, Tuguegarao, 86.60%; Crystal Mae Abejuela Sabela, Xavier University, 86.60%; Katrina Isabel Hugo Santos, Philippine Women’s University, Quezon City, 86.60%; and Shiella Marie Gamboa Simplina, Saint Louis University, 86.60%

10) James Altura Baguio, Saint Mary’s University, 86.40%; Miljoyce Daligdig Cabat, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%; Sarah Mae Clemente Capulong, Angeles University Foundation, 86.40%; Johcy Angeleme Fausto De La Fuente, Central Philippine University, 86.40; Renante Lazarte Dig-Aoan, Baguio Central University, 86.40%;

Jake Desor Diputado, Silliman University, 86.40%;

Marjory Boquia Emperio, Misamis University , Ozamiz City, 86.40%, Marissa Raposas Ferrer, Lyceum Northwestern, 86.40%; Erika Bautista Galang, Central Luzon Doctor’s Hospital Educational Institute, 86.40%; Francis Gerwin Uy Jalipa, San Pedro College, Davao City, 86.40%; Angela Gilda Baltazar Mencias, Unciano Colleges & General Hospital, Manila, 86.40%; Carina Yabut Pacete, Our Lady of Fatima University, Valenzuela, 86.40%; Joy Jenelynn Chua Tan, University of Sto. Tomas, 86.40%; Francis Dollente Villanueva, Saint Paul University, Tuguegarao, 86.40%

jsl_bxu1206

February 20th, 2009, 05:05 PM

Congrats SU College of Nursing for producing topnotchers (as always) and for being consistent on the Top 3 nursing schools. :banana::banana::banana:

nicko

February 21st, 2009, 03:32 AM

PERFORMANCE OF RP NURSING SCHOOLS AS TO PERCENTAGE OF PASSING LAST NOVEMBER 2008 NLE
(List Released by the Board of Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission)

A. With 100 and more examinees
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Number of Topnotchers
Xavier University: 2
Silliman University: 4
Central Philippine University: 2

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B. With 30 - 99 examinees
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Number of Topnotchers
Foundation University: 0
Saint Paul University - Iloilo: 2
University of St. Louis Tuguegarao: 3
Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts: 0
Mindanao State University Marawi City: 0

Two schools from Dumaguete made it to the top 3 performing schools last Novermber 2008 NLE:
Silliman University and Foundation University
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Last June 2008 NLE, Saint Paul University - Dumaguete also made it to the top 2.

peejay202

February 21st, 2009, 04:15 AM

^^ kudos to Silliman and FU... Pasar ka nick?

nicko

February 21st, 2009, 04:21 AM

^^ Yeah. Thank God..:) Dapat 100% mu this year ha!.. Bring back the glory! How many are you in your batch that will take the board exams?

peejay202

February 21st, 2009, 04:32 AM

nicko

February 21st, 2009, 04:38 AM

^^ 280 lang? so u guys should get it jud!!.. we are 375, 7 failed but 4 are topnotchers compared to XU's 336 takers and 5 failures and only 2 topnotchers.. so if we suspend the technicalities of the rule of percentages, then i think SU is number 1.. haha. SU has 34 more exam takers than XU.. but hey, im not bitter ha. we are all still happy. I just hope Dr. Sinda is happy, too.. hehehe.. We honestly never expected this coz there were a LOT of rumors that say 30 daw fail... we proved them wrong!

aNesstajah

February 21st, 2009, 08:18 AM

:)Congratulations, Nicko!!! :okay:

ritche

February 21st, 2009, 08:20 AM

^^wow!!! skyscrapercity Dumaguete has a new RN!!! WHOOOOHHH!! Congrats Nicko!!! Kainan na!! jowk..hehe :banana::cheers:

Were only 280 + in our batch including the old curriculum.. Hopefully.. hehe..

Grrr.. Were always beaten by Xavier for the past 3 years.. Nakakainis!!!

But Xavier still has to prove itself like Silliman has unceasingly proven itself for about 50 years now. Xavier is new and I guess it has never garnered 100% passing yet, unlike Silliman's consistent 100% passing from 1950s-1990s. And a string of topnotchers (Number 1). Xavier, on the other hand, is only a few years as of this time. It is not even a COE. Sorry for my words, but I'd say marami pang kakaining bigas.

ritche

February 21st, 2009, 08:42 AM

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ritche

February 21st, 2009, 08:45 AM

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d banialo

February 21st, 2009, 10:45 AM

Congratulations and Cheers to you Nicko!!

aNesstajah

February 21st, 2009, 02:09 PM

aNesstajah

February 21st, 2009, 02:17 PM

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that looks like a real nice place. what's the name of the place gani? asa man dapit in sibulan? any details like entrance fees, other amenities there?

nicko

February 21st, 2009, 03:27 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3643/3296585801_53eaa4ca68.jpg?v=0

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i noticed that you're fond of putting pictures of buildings here. so here are a couple of pictures of an old building in dgte that is currently getting an inside-out makeover.

can you guess what building this is? hint: maybe some of you were born here! ;)

Wow. Im absolutely not familiar with the building. but i knda have this mental picture that this might bein Talay? The TB Pavilion?

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 03:33 PM

congrats nicko!

^^ Yeah. Thank God..:) Dapat 100% mu this year ha!.. Bring back the glory! How many are you in your batch that will take the board exams?

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 03:34 PM

Manuel Teves Memorial Hospital? Sakto ba ko?

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3498/3296620411_086ca17387.jpg?v=0

i noticed that you're fond of putting pictures of buildings here. so here are a couple of pictures of an old building in dgte that is currently getting an inside-out makeover.

can you guess what building this is? hint: maybe some of you were born here! ;)

nicko

February 21st, 2009, 03:39 PM

^^ Oh yeah! thats the one near Perpetual Church.. haha.. no wonder it's soo familiar yet still looks so unknown in my eyes. good for you, jsl_bxu1206 you are able to identify it..

Doc, will it be "revived" as a hospital?

nicko

February 21st, 2009, 03:42 PM

^^wow!!! skyscrapercity Dumaguete has a new RN!!! WHOOOOHHH!! Congrats Nicko!!! Kainan na!! jowk..hehe :banana::cheers:

:)Congratulations, Nicko!!! :okay:

Congratulations and Cheers to you Nicko!!

congrats nicko!

THANKS a million to you, guys!!.................... :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 03:57 PM

Daghan na ta sa medical field! hehehe. At first i thought it was abby jacobs hall but when i read doc's post about "maybe we were born there", automatically i thought of this Manuel teves hospital. it's where bread of life ministries is, my church. i'm not sure if the church is still on that site.

^^ Oh yeah! thats the one near Perpetual Church.. haha.. no wonder it's soo familiar yet still looks so unknown in my eyes. good for you, jsl_bxu1206 you are able to identify it..

Doc, will it be "revived" as a hospital?

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 06:20 PM

Dumaguete city gov’t, USA foundation to launch milk program
02/21/2009 | 10:16 AM

The Dumaguete city government and a foundation funded by the United States government will launch a six-month milk-feeding program for underweight and malnourished children.

Online news site Visayan Daily Star (www.visayandailystar.com) reported the program, which will cover at least 25 villages in the central Philippine city, is due for launching late this month.

The city government and the Land O'Lakes Foundation Philippines Inc. funded by the US government are the main proponents of the program.

Land O'Lakes country manager Qazi Yawar Naeem is expected to go to Dumaguete for the launching program, the report said.

Dumaguete City nutrition program coordinator Lourdes Taburaza said the program intends to help malnourished children in 25 out of 30 identified village in the city.

Expected to avail of the program are 701 pre-school children who were identified during "Operation Timbang" conducted by barangay nutrition scholars in September last year.

Also included as beneficiaries are 632 Grades 1 and 2 and selected Grade 3 pupils in 15 public elementary schools of the city.

They will receive one pack of fresh milk a day, excluding Saturdays and Sundays, or a total of 6,665 packs of fresh milk in six weeks.

Under the program, the city government will allocate P1 million for the project.

Late last year, 47 cows from New Zealand were shipped through Land O'Lakes for distribution to local government units in the Metro Dumaguete area.

After a few months, the cows were producing 250 to 300 liters of fresh milk daily. - GMANews.TV

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/149785/Dumaguete-city-govt-USA-foundation-to-launch-milk-program

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 06:22 PM

DSWD seeks P1.5M for Negros Oriental flood victims
02/21/2009 | 12:18 PM

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) in Dumaguete City in Negros Oriental has sought P1.495 million from the city government to help victims of flooding last Feb. 7.

The online news site Visayan Daily Star (www.visayandailystar.com) reported that city social welfare officer Marina Mendoza reported 14 barangays in the city were affected in the unprecedented flooding.

Mendoza reported to the city council that 429 families were displaced, 247 houses were damaged, and 182 destroyed due to the floods caused by heavy rains.

Some of the affected families are still staying at temporary shelters like chapels and village halls.

Mendoza said the P1,495,496 requested would also cover P15,000 for the overtime pay of social field workers who assisted the flood victims last Jan. 1 and Feb. 7 and 8.

On the New Year's Eve, another flashflood displaced several families, mostly living along the bank of the Banica River.

The city government had already appropriated more than P300,000 for the Jan. 1 flashfloods.

Many families became victims of both flooding incidents because they insisted on returning to their illegal dwellings along the riverbank, Mendoza added. - GMANews.TV

http://www.gmanews.tv/story/149799/DSWD-seeks-P15M-for-Negros-Oriental-flood-victims

johnnyS

February 21st, 2009, 08:07 PM

Congrats Nicko on your well-deserved pass! (Despite all your time wasting on this forum :)

michael_ray

February 21st, 2009, 09:08 PM

But Xavier still has to prove itself like Silliman has unceasingly proven itself for about 50 years now. Xavier is new and I guess it has never garnered 100% passing yet, unlike Silliman's consistent 100% passing from 1950s-1990s. And a string of topnotchers (Number 1). Xavier, on the other hand, is only a few years as of this time. It is not even a COE. Sorry for my words, but I'd say marami pang kakaining bigas.

Xavier University College of Nursing first batch of NLE takers was batch 1992 and they made it 100 percent. It always went 100 percent except on 1998, 1999, and 2001 when one to three students failed in the exam. XU closed its nursing program last 2001 due to low demand of nurses and reopened last 2003. The first batch after it reopened took the exam last december 2006 and got 100 percent. Batch 2007 got 98 percent, and the batch 2008 (which took the exam last november) 99 percent. Every year, it produces top notchers, the highest rank achieved is 2nd place. I'm from Xavier University and took the exam last November and luckily passed. And we always recognize Silliman and all the top performing schools for their commitment of producing the best Filipino nurses. Let's all be angels in the sick room. God bless you Silliman! :)

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 10:25 PM

Maybe ritche's point was XUCN is still young compared to SUCN which existed since 1947 and started with a 100% passing rate in the licensure exam in 1951 until at present (except in some instances). Let's hope that both schools will continue to be on top.

Xavier University College of Nursing first batch of NLE takers was batch 1992 and they made it 100 percent. It always went 100 percent except on 1998, 1999, and 2001 when one to three students failed in the exam. XU closed its nursing program last 2001 due to low demand of nurses and reopened last 2003. The first batch after it reopened took the exam last december 2006 and got 100 percent. Batch 2007 got 98 percent, and the batch 2008 (which took the exam last november) 99 percent. Every year, it produces top notchers, the highest rank achieved is 2nd place. I'm from Xavier University and took the exam last November and luckily passed. And we always recognize Silliman and all the top performing schools for their commitment of producing the best Filipino nurses. Let's all be angels in the sick room. God bless you Silliman! :)

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 10:27 PM

History of Silliman University College of Nursing

Starting as a 4-year nursing program under the College of Arts and Sciences with Ms. Letty Wood as Dean, the Silliman University College of Nursing (SUCN) was established in 1947 by an American Missionary, Mrs. Paul Smith (nee Mary Marquez). Miss Ma. Concepcion M. Roble was the first Filipino dean of the college, from 1954 until her retirement in 1980

To enrich the student's professional preparation, the 5-year nursing curriculum was implemented in 1958. As mandated by the Department of Education and Culture however, the curriculum was back to its 4-year baccalaureate program in 1976 --- with revision in 1984 during the deanship of Dr. Dalisay M. Dumalag. Today in keeping with the university's mission-vision of molding students into adaptable and responsible citizen in a changing world, the nursing student is equipped with knowledge, skills and the desirable attitudes to respond to the needs and problem of society.

In 1980, the SUCN became accredite with the Philippine Acccrediting Association of Schools, colleges and Universities (PSASCU). In recognition of its high standars for quality education, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports awarded SUCN with a deregulated status during the deanship of Dr. Maria Tersita Sy-Sinda in 1990.

Since 1951, SUCN has maintained its standard of a 100% passing record in the Nursing Board Examinations except for different instances at 99%. In addition many of itsgraduates top these board examinations for which the professioal regulation Commission has awarded SUCN with plaques of recognition since 1991.

In 1994, SUCN was chosen by John Hopkins International Education for Reproductive Health (JPIEGO) and the association of Deans pf Philippine Colleges of Nursing Region VII. Furthermore, SUCN became pilot college in the offering the Computer Assisted Learning (MODCAL) on Reproductive Health. Not long after, SUCN established the
Adolescent Reproductie Health Satellite Clinic to cater to Sillimanians and other schools' needs.

In 1997-1998, SUCN was recognized by the commission on Higher Education as the Center of Excellence in Nursing Education (COENE). A five year memorandum of agreement has assured SUCN of CHED financial assistance aimed at improving faculty qualifications and other projects. Most of the faculty members earned its masters degree
through their assistance.

SUCN's openess to networking and a strong sense of advocacy towards promotion of health, sparkled relevance researches and module preparation of Domestic/Family Violence for nationwide use. SY 199-2000 ushered another CHED authorized program - the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivacy and Accreditation Program towards a BSN degree.

Inded, excellence has may facets. With nursing graduates positioned un many parts of the worls, this excellence has also been attained with the steadfast support of a vast network of SUCN alumni, benefactors and friends. With the university's motto of "via veritas vita" , the dean and the faculty members are one in vision through different lenses
towards best quality Christian nursing education.

http://su.edu.ph/suapw/_HTMLVERSION_/Cnahs/mainFrame.htm

jsl_bxu1206

February 21st, 2009, 10:35 PM

SUCN Recognition and Awards

In 1980, the SUCN became accredited with the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, colleges and Universities (PSASCU). In recognition of its high standards for quality education, the Department of Education, Culture and Sports awarded SUCN with a deregulated status during the deanship of Dr. Maria Tersita Sy-Sinda in 1990.
Since 1951, SUCN has maintained its standard of a 100% passing record in the Nursing Board Examinations except for different instances at 99%. In addition many of its graduates top these board examinations for which the professional regulation Commission has awarded SUCN with plaques of recognition since 1991.

In 1994, SUCN was chosen by John Hopkins International Education for Reproductive Health (JPIEGO) and the association of Deans of Philippine Colleges of Nursing Region VII. Furthermore, SUCN became pilot college in the offering the Computer Assisted Learning (MODCAL) on Reproductive Health. Not long after, SUCN established the
Adolescent Reproductive Health Satellite Clinic to cater to Sillimanians and other schools' needs.

In 1997-1998, SUCN was recognized by the commission on Higher Education as the Center of Excellence in Nursing Education (COENE). A five year memorandum of agreement has assured SUCN of CHED financial assistance aimed at improving faculty qualifications and other projects. Most of the faculty members earned its masters degree
through their assistance.

Indeed, excellence has may facets. With nursing graduates positioned in many parts of the worlds, this excellence has also been attained with the steadfast support of a vast network of SUCN alumni, benefactors and friends. With the university's motto of "via veritas vita" , the dean and the faculty members are one in vision through different lenses
towards best quality Christian nursing education.

http://su.edu.ph/suapw/_HTMLVERSION_/Cnahs/mainFrame.htm

michael_ray

February 22nd, 2009, 05:56 AM

Maybe ritche's point was XUCN is still young compared to SUCN which existed since 1947 and started with a 100% passing rate in the licensure exam in 1951 until at present (except in some instances). Let's hope that both schools will continue to be on top.

My first post was simply to correct ritche. It was mentioned on his post that we haven't achieved 100 percent passing... So I was just trying to correct that statement. And yes, we know that SU is one of the great insitutions in terms of Nursing Education. We don't see SU as our competitor or something. Infact, we admire SU and all other schools that has been producing excellent nurses. Ever since when we were still students in XU, we were taught not to compete with other schools but to focus on our greatest competitor and that is... ourselves. :) Let's all cheers for the result of the November 2008 Nurse Licensure Exam! :cheers:

nicko

February 22nd, 2009, 07:04 AM

THE FOOD LOVER'S GUIDE TO DUMAGUETE

International / Gourmet / Fine Dining
•Le Chalet Swiss – Rizal Boulevard
•Le Chalet Pizza – Hayahay Treehouse Bar and Restaurant
•Chicco’s
•Dosirat Korean Cuisine
•Jumong Korean Restaurant
•Persian Palate
•Casablanca European Restaurant
•Ahrn Thai
•Atlantis
•Italia
•Edelweiss Austrian Pub and Restaurant
•Chin Loong Chinese Restaurant
•Fhu Garden Oriental Cuisine
•Howyang Asian Restaurant
•Sampan Hong Kong Restaurant
•Rustic Avenue
•Coco Amigos Mexican Bar and Restaurant
•Honeycomb Sports Bar and Restaurant
•Mr. Lee Dimsum – LSP
•Mr. Lee Dimsum – LP Hypermarket
•Mamia’s Portugese Bar and Restaurant
•Anabelle Jean’s
•Mike’s Waterfront Café
•La Mexicana – LSP
•La Mexicana – LP Hypermarket
•Living Café Japanese Restaurant
•Lab-as Seafood Bar and Restaurant
•Gabby’s Bistro
•Neva’s Gourmet Pizzas, Pastas
•Boston Café
•Basil Tree Gourmet Pizzas, Pastas, Salads
•Hayahay Treehouse Bar and Restaurant
•Don Atilano European Restaurant
•Mama Maria’s European Pizzas
•Yumcha Asian Fusion
•Hotel Camila Restobar
•Obdulia's Business Inn Restobar

Homegrown
•Taster’s Delight
•Jo’s Chicken – Silliman Avenue
•Jo’s Chicken by the Sea
•Sta. Teresa Resto – Hibbard Avenue
•Sta. Teresa Resto – Perdices
•Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries
•Blue Monkey Grill
•Food Net
•Scooby’s – Perdices
•Scooby’s – South Road
•Scooby’s – Dumaguete Business Park
•Scooby’s – Real
•Scooby’s – Laguna
•Scooby’s – Mabini (Tanjay)
•Mrs. Breadworth – LSP
•Mrs. Breadworth – LP Hypermarket
•City Burger – LSP
•City Burger – Real
•TOP-Z
•Habhaban
•Nerisse – EJ Blanco
•Nerisse – LSP
•Nerisse – LP Hypermarket
•The Minimick
•Don Roberto’s
•Sweet Choices
•Food Town
•Sugbahay – Ever Mall
•Food Town
•Connie’s Grill – Uptown
•Connie’s Grill – North Road
•Tocino Country
•Panda Ice Cream
•Dumaguete Fried Chicken
•Pannie’s
•Mandarin
•Rizal Boulevard Tempura Alley
•JV’s Grill
•Palmyra Restaurant
•Uptown Gardens
•Qyosko Bar and Restaurant
•McNeloy’s LaCavitena
•STED’s Silliman Grill
•Chicken J
•Bicolana Kini
•Manok ni San Pedro
•Golden Roy’s
•Negros Chicken
•Hoy Lugaw!
•Payag sa Likod
•Gimmik
•LSP Food Street
•Freezin' Point - LSP
•Freezin' Point - LP Hypermarket
•C and L Suites Rooftop Dining

Popular
•Jollibee – Perdices
•Jollibee – North Road
•Jollibee – Cathedral
•KFC - Silliman
•McDonald’s
•Chowking
•Greenwich
•Shakey’s Pizza
•Pizza Hut
•Goldilocks - Perdices
•Goldilocks - LSP
•Goldilocks - Ever Mall
•Dunkin Donuts – Perdices
•Dunkin Donuts – Public Market
•Dunkin Donuts – LSP
•Dunkin Donuts – LP Hypermaket
•Mister Donut – Ever Mall
•Mister Donut – Silliman
•Mister Donut – NORSU
•Mister Donut – FU
•Highway 10 – South Road
•Highway 10 – JFT Center Mall

Cafés
•The Cellar
•Lee Cimbali
•Café Antonio
•Daily Grind
•Café Mamia
•Café Medina
•Miracle Mile
•Tangy Swirl
•Le Traveler’s Coffee
•Sweet Bites Cafe
•Café Memento
•Ana Maria – Silliman Avenue
•Ana Maria – LSP
•Ana Maria – EJ Blanco
•Café Noriter
•Chantilly
•Café Binfico
•Island Café
•Galing Kape
•Café Filomena
•Country Bakers
•Café Sobere
•Café Palmyra
•Alumni Café
•Qyosko Espresso and Comfort Food

Not craving for fine food coming from any of those listed above? No problem. There are still all the Carinderias you want in almost evey corner of the streets.. :)

Enjoy your Meal!!

* The list does not give you all on what Dumaguete can offer. The list is just the product of what my memory could serve me for the time being so there may be places that I may have missed to include..:D

nicko

February 22nd, 2009, 07:07 AM

SCOOBY'S
Fast Food and Internet Cafe

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Truly Homegrown! Over 26 years of delicious fastfood here in Dumaguete.

STORES:
Scooby's - Perdices
Scooby's - Laguna
Scooby's - Teletech Blg A, Dumaguete Business Park
Scooby's - South Road
Scooby's - Real
Scooby's - Mabini

Quo Vadis (OUT-OF-TOWNER) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cleevillasor/)

nicko

February 22nd, 2009, 07:20 AM

DUMAGUETE EATS!

CAFE ANTONIO
(Spanish / European)
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WAKAGI
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SANS RIVAL
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MAMIA'S
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DON ATILANO STEAK HOUSE
(Filipino / European)
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COCO AMIGOS
(Mexican)
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BOSTON CAFE
(American / European)
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PERSIAN PALATE
(Persian / Indian / Mediterranean)
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ATLANTIS TOKO BAR & RESTAURANT
(Mediterranean / Tropical)
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JO's CHICKEN (BY THE SEA - Dumaguete Branch 2)
(Filipino)
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MIRACLE MILE COFFEE
(American)
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HAYAHAY TREEHOUSE BAR AND RESTAURANT
(Filipino / European)
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LIVING CAFE
(Japanese)
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ritche

February 22nd, 2009, 09:27 AM

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i noticed that you're fond of putting pictures of buildings here. so here are a couple of pictures of an old building in dgte that is currently getting an inside-out makeover.

can you guess what building this is? hint: maybe some of you were born here! ;)

They said this building as well as the Bread sanctuary will house a callcenter company when you're already transferred to your new ultramodern sanctuary. Hmmm, somebody told me 2-3 callcenter companies are on the Dumaguete horizon.

ritche

February 22nd, 2009, 09:32 AM

My first post was simply to correct ritche. It was mentioned on his post that we haven't achieved 100 percent passing... So I was just trying to correct that statement. And yes, we know that SU is one of the great insitutions in terms of Nursing Education. We don't see SU as our competitor or something. Infact, we admire SU and all other schools that has been producing excellent nurses. Ever since when we were still students in XU, we were taught not to compete with other schools but to focus on our greatest competitor and that is... ourselves. :) Let's all cheers for the result of the November 2008 Nurse Licensure Exam! :cheers:

Am sorry for that. But I knew of XU's first batch of nursing only three years ago, and I think you got only 98%. I didn't know you had a nursing program way back that time. But your nursing program is not yet a COE, I guess.

ritche

February 22nd, 2009, 10:17 AM

that looks like a real nice place. what's the name of the place gani? asa man dapit in sibulan? any details like entrance fees, other amenities there?

This is actually the place adjacent to the Jo's by the Sea. Entrance is 100 pesos, which I think is cheap considering the really nice ambience that you get. You can actually use the place for retreat or prayer gatherings. Why not a morning or late evening prayer watch in this area? But of course yo have to ask permission from the owner :).

ritche

February 22nd, 2009, 10:33 AM

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peejay202

February 22nd, 2009, 12:37 PM

Proposed Landscaping along Hibbard Avenue

http://images.peejay202.multiply.com/image/1/photos/49/500x500/1/port1.jpg?et=M8DRr5uyzqMka4TuwhpsJw&nmid=210388369

peejay202

February 22nd, 2009, 12:54 PM

Congrats to Michael Ray for passing the board!!! May Xavier and Silliman continue to strive for excellence in every facet of academic learning, and never settle for mediocrity... :)

May our institutions uplift the standards of the nursing profession into greater heights... GO, GO, GO!!!:banana:

michael_ray

February 22nd, 2009, 12:57 PM

Am sorry for that. But I knew of XU's first batch of nursing only three years ago, and I think you got only 98%. I didn't know you had a nursing program way back that time. But your nursing program is not yet a COE, I guess.

XU's first batch of takers after it reopened which took last December 2006 Nurse Licensure Exam got 100 percent passing rate with a top notcher (Venus Balatero, 6th place). Then last year, 98 percent with two top notchers (Katrina Akut 6th place and Hernessa Hernandez 8th place). And this year, I think you know it already. With regards to the COE, I think the primary reason is that we didn't have the facilities which is part of the criteria set by CHED. Liceo de Cagayan University is the COE of Nursing Education in Region X. Facilities, they have it. They're one of the oldest nursing schools in the country too. They performed well before, it's only recently when their passing rate has gone bad.

Fortunately, our university president heard our prayers. He invested 17 million worth of new nursing facilities. Now, the present batch is enjoying world class facilities with mock ER. OR-DR, ICU, ward, NAL, and a Nursing Ampitheatre which we haven't enjoyed.So we'll see what will come next. What's important is that just like your school, we have been performing well in NLE. Long live our schools! :)

peejay202

February 22nd, 2009, 01:13 PM

nicko

February 22nd, 2009, 01:55 PM

Proposed Landscaping along Hibbard Avenue

http://images.peejay202.multiply.com/image/1/photos/49/500x500/1/port1.jpg?et=M8DRr5uyzqMka4TuwhpsJw&nmid=210388369

wow.. its nice now that silliman has finally realized there has got to be some good landscaping in the campus.. i so envy st paul univ's landscaping.. it completely transformed the school like a resort...

GearX

February 23rd, 2009, 11:58 AM

anong project to...? tapos na ba to?

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3442/3258712425_516164dbee.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3309/3258724467_a11e0a8b7e.jpg?v=0

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3399/3258724463_290606e8f5.jpg?v=0

photos by groovermike

aNesstajah

February 23rd, 2009, 12:49 PM

They said this building as well as the Bread sanctuary will house a callcenter company when you're already transferred to your new ultramodern sanctuary. Hmmm, somebody told me 2-3 callcenter companies are on the Dumaguete horizon.

hello everyone,
i don't know exactly what it's going to be made into but i think i heard about the call center thing. di lang ko sure...

michael_ray

February 23rd, 2009, 02:15 PM

nicko

February 23rd, 2009, 02:33 PM

cyclosimon_89

February 23rd, 2009, 03:08 PM

^^
OT: there are many aspects to consider in order to become a COE, not just facilities:

1. Quality of Programs
> there are only two universities in the Philippines offering Doctorate in Nursing: UP Dilliman and Silliman University; SU is currently offering Advance Practioner in Nursing through teleconferencing with an American University..
2. Continuing Education Faculty (faculty seats)
3. Research and Instruction
4. Teacher-student ratio
5. NLE performance
6 Quality of Graduates
7. Facilities

University of St. La Salle-Bacolod is also offering a Doctorate Degree in Nursing...it was offered just last semester..but the sad thing is, even if we have all the high-end facilities, students are not properly screened that's why our school suffer during the board exam..:ohno:

nicko

February 23rd, 2009, 03:49 PM

SOME RANDOM FIREDANCERS DOING THEIR THING YESTERDAY @ QUEZON PARK

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3301752319_4c97a92656.jpg?v=0

AlmaZosan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/almazosan/)

jamir57

February 24th, 2009, 07:57 AM

^^^ nice one!

ritche

February 24th, 2009, 08:35 AM

XU's first batch of takers after it reopened which took last December 2006 Nurse Licensure Exam got 100 percent passing rate with a top notcher (Venus Balatero, 6th place). Then last year, 98 percent with two top notchers (Katrina Akut 6th place and Hernessa Hernandez 8th place). And this year, I think you know it already. With regards to the COE, I think the primary reason is that we didn't have the facilities which is part of the criteria set by CHED. Liceo de Cagayan University is the COE of Nursing Education in Region X. Facilities, they have it. They're one of the oldest nursing schools in the country too. They performed well before, it's only recently when their passing rate has gone bad.

Fortunately, our university president heard our prayers. He invested 17 million worth of new nursing facilities. Now, the present batch is enjoying world class facilities with mock ER. OR-DR, ICU, ward, NAL, and a Nursing Ampitheatre which we haven't enjoyed.So we'll see what will come next. What's important is that just like your school, we have been performing well in NLE. Long live our schools! :)

Some XU graduates actually had their review with Silliman graduates two years ago here. I was able to interview some of them way back then.

ritche

February 24th, 2009, 08:42 AM

Proposed Landscaping along Hibbard Avenue

http://images.peejay202.multiply.com/image/1/photos/49/500x500/1/port1.jpg?et=M8DRr5uyzqMka4TuwhpsJw&nmid=210388369

Nice one...

ritche

February 24th, 2009, 09:16 AM

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Source (http://www.dumagueteinfo.com/board/dumaguete-city/big-bikes-dumaguete-city-4264.html)

ritche

February 24th, 2009, 09:19 AM

Someone mentioned it somewhere.

I liked the idea of making the CBD vehicle free zone. I think this will really improve not only the traffic, but business and tourism.

I guess the closure of some major roads is already a rehearsal for the closure of the CBD to traffic. This could be tested for several weeks so the CBD will be made into an open air mall.

ritche

February 24th, 2009, 09:27 AM

SOME RANDOM FIREDANCERS DOING THEIR THING YESTERDAY @ QUEZON PARK

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3492/3301752319_4c97a92656.jpg?v=0

AlmaZosan (http://www.flickr.com/photos/almazosan/)

One of the original firedancers in Dumaguete, Whitney Fleming, an American and a former Silliman student, is actually one of my foreigner friends who has also become a close friend. She used to firedance at Hayahay. In fact she was featured at Living Asia Channel. Yeah, I guess she would still firedance one of these Wednesday evenings (Reggae nights).

michael_ray

February 24th, 2009, 02:29 PM

Silliman University is close to my heart. Why? My special someone is a graduate there and she's a teacher there right now... :)

jsl_bxu1206

February 24th, 2009, 04:58 PM

Yeah, i agree SPUD campus has a mediterranean look. Does SU still have the "hawaiian look"? I mean, the gumamelas, are these still widely planted in the campus?

wow.. its nice now that silliman has finally realized there has got to be some good landscaping in the campus.. i so envy st paul univ's landscaping.. it completely transformed the school like a resort...

jsl_bxu1206

February 24th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Aha! SU loves XU, hehehe. SUXU or XUSU.:lol:

Silliman University is close to my heart. Why? My special someone is a graduate there and she's a teacher there right now... :)

nicko

February 25th, 2009, 02:17 AM

Yeah, i agree SPUD campus has a mediterranean look. Does SU still have the "hawaiian look"? I mean, the gumamelas, are these still widely planted in the campus?

Silliman doesnt have those anymore... sad. but through the landscaping project, i hope they can have back the university's flower....

nicko

February 25th, 2009, 02:21 AM

nicko

February 25th, 2009, 05:56 AM

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nicko

February 25th, 2009, 05:59 AM

^^ hayz.. cueshe. i can still remember them playing in club el camino before they got really popular.. they used to have a regular gig there.. but now, deadma rna cla dnhi... haha.

venntro

February 25th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Sa citizenship ng Negros solon: Retired justice kinastigo ng Korte Suprema (http://http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=443311&publicationSubCategoryId=92)
Updated February 25, 2009 12:00 AM

Pinagpapaliwanag ng Korte Suprema si retired Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Ruben Reyes kung bakit hindi siya dapat suspendihin bilang abo*gado dahil sa leakage ng isang unpro*mulgated decision ng SC en banc na ku*muku*wes*tiyon sa citizenship ni Negros Oriental Rep. Jocelyn LImkai*chong.

Pinagbabayad din si Reyes ng P500,000 bi* lang penalty na ang halaga ay babawasin sa retirement benefits nito na nagkaka*halaga ng P4.45 milyon.

Si Limkaichong, ay tu*makbo sa ilalim ng Lakas-CMD, kung saan nanalo ito kay dating Rep. Jerome Paras.

Noong May 17,2007, nag*palabas ng desisyon ang Comelec Second Division na nagdi-diskwa*lipika kay Limkaichong. Inayunan na*man ito ng Comelec en banc noong June 29,2007.

Samantala, nilinaw ni Reyes na pinagbuti niya ang kanyang serbisyo sa loob ng 35 taon na panu*nungkulan sa gobyerno kaya hindi umano siya pa*payag na kahit isang sen*timo ay mabawas sa kan*yang retirement benefit nakanyang pinaghirapan.

Kung kinakailangan umano na maghain ng motion for reconsideration si Reyes ay gagawin nito

ritche

February 25th, 2009, 10:32 AM

^^Insecure :)
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rhoody

February 25th, 2009, 10:50 AM

geez, these bikes create so much noise... i love it yet i just hate the noise. anyway, these are owned my expats and they love to go around the city riding those in packs..... a headturner..

actually they are not, most of the bikes were pinoy owned, you will have problems to find a descent Harley in Duma, some in Bayawan as there is the best Bikeshop/mechanic of the whole area. The most bikes in Duma are from Japanese Manufacturers.

Funny sitenote, when i went home early sunday morning I saw quite a few guys, loading bikes on their pick-up and driving home. guess it's like with girls... some have them as a trophy and some can really ride them... i mean the bikes of course... hehe

Garthin Dumaguete

February 25th, 2009, 05:02 PM

Someone a few pages back, asked about the Dumaguete Diversion road, and what's happening there. I went past it a few days ago, and sad to say, nothing has been done since the picture I posted last year. The dug up pathway for the new road has now become rugged, and overgrown with weeds once again.

Garthin Dumaguete

February 25th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Daghan na ta sa medical field! hehehe. At first i thought it was abby jacobs hall but when i read doc's post about "maybe we were born there", automatically i thought of this Manuel teves hospital. it's where bread of life ministries is, my church. i'm not sure if the church is still on that site.

Bread of Life is not there anymore.

I'm not sure where they are meeting at this time, but they are in the process of building a large sanctuary in Batinguel, duol sa Barangay Hall. Worth taking a pic of sometime.

Igsuon diay ta sa Ginoo! Akong church is Heartland, in Piapi

Garthin Dumaguete

February 25th, 2009, 05:12 PM

I don't know how many of you are familiar with Candau-ay area. The nice new bridge that connected Candau-ay with Calabnugan was destroyed by the flood. It makes you reaize how strong the floods were, because that bridge is the highest point of elevation in that area.

Another bit of sad news, is that Miracle Mile has closed shop. The owners are leaving for the States, and were hoping someone would buy the business, but no one is able to buy, so they've been selling their appliances and furniture.

From what I've read the past few pages, congrats Nicko! Where will you be nursing? SUMC?

jsl_bxu1206

February 25th, 2009, 05:13 PM

Yeah, we all are brothers and sisters. Hope you can take pic of their church bldg in Batinguel if you have time.

Bread of Life is not there anymore.

I'm not sure where they are meeting at this time, but they are in the process of building a large sanctuary in Batinguel, duol sa Barangay Hall. Worth taking a pic of sometime.

Igsuon diay ta sa Ginoo! Akong church is Heartland, in Piapi

jsl_bxu1206

February 25th, 2009, 05:15 PM

This was still CVPC when I graduated in college.

^^Insecure :)
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nicko

February 26th, 2009, 06:38 AM

^^ wow.. really, @jsl_bxu1206?... that would mean u graduated in SU long time ago na diay...

d banialo

February 26th, 2009, 08:38 AM

I finished my elementary education in this school! it was named EVSAT back then. does this mean I am old? LOL!!

ritche

February 26th, 2009, 08:40 AM

^^Let's aim for a February 28/March 1 new thread guys...

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nicko

February 26th, 2009, 02:18 PM

^^ sure. im preparing some banners here...:)

Miguel

February 26th, 2009, 10:12 PM

Congratulations Nicko! My cousin, well technically my nephew, since he is the the son of my cousin, Jose Miguel Abiera have passed also, you probably knew him.

Hopefully I can spend more time going online so I can be back in getting active in posting here again.

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 01:54 AM

Thanks, @Miguel! Yeah, i know Jose Miguel.. One of the bright guys in our batch.. We call him Jomigz..

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 02:01 AM

ATTENTION! Today is the last day to taste Cafe Antonio's FOM (Flavor of the Month): White Strawberry Frothiccino.

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events announcement released by cafe antonio - dumaguete's facebook

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 02:03 AM

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 03:39 AM

Chinchin Gutierrez with a hot mug of house brew (she really keeps on coming back here in the city)
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Akihiro Sato (Penshoppe Model) and Chinchin Gutierrez with the guys behind the success of Cafe Antonio.
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Both of them (plus some big stars of Pinoy cinema) were actually doing a full-length movie here in Dumzville and one of the scenes was shot at Cafe Antonio.

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 03:46 AM

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 04:34 AM

you're right nicko! i graduated 7years ago. hehehe.

^^ wow.. really, @jsl_bxu1206?... that would mean u graduated in SU long time ago na diay...

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 04:36 AM

very nice campus!

^^Let's aim for a February 28/March 1 new thread guys...

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nicko

February 27th, 2009, 04:42 AM

you're right nicko! i graduated 7years ago. hehehe.

uhh, 7 years ago i was still in Don Bosco for HS.. Uhh, 3rd year perhaps.. haha

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 04:49 AM

i suggest in every banner there's a theme, like school bldgs, gov't bldgs, streets and highways, etc.

^^ sure. im preparing some banners here...:)

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 04:50 AM

i'm old na lagi, but i still look young though, hehehe. :lol:

uhh, 7 years ago i was still in Don Bosco for HS.. Uhh, 3rd year perhaps.. haha

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 04:53 AM

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jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 04:56 AM

so this is one of the top nursing schools in the country! wow, it's very rare to have 3 top schools in one city.

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nicko

February 27th, 2009, 05:11 AM

^^ Yes.. And they do have a very very nice campus, too...... It's nice Dumaguete has 4 universities.. all of them has something to brag about.. so far, in nursing, SPUD, SU, and FU got its way to the top 3 in national ratings..

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 05:30 AM

^^

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www.foundationu.com

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 06:17 AM

NORSU is doing well in their other courses right?

^^ Yes.. And they do have a very very nice campus, too...... It's nice Dumaguete has 4 universities.. all of them has something to brag about.. so far, in nursing, SPUD, SU, and FU got its way to the top 3 in national ratings..

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 08:11 AM

What happened to Rosante's? I love their siopao, one of the best.

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 08:46 AM

New thread tomorrow morning/afternoon.
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Where do you think this is?

jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 08:52 AM

No idea ritche. :)

New thread tomorrow morning/afternoon.
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Where do you think this is?

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 08:53 AM

Abangan sa next thread...:)

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 09:15 AM

What happened to Rosante's? I love their siopao, one of the best.

It now has a cozier ambience and renamed as Don Roberto's:

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jsl_bxu1206

February 27th, 2009, 09:17 AM

ah ok, but are they still serving the same siopao?

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 09:19 AM

ah ok, but are they still serving the same siopao?

Yes...

romantic_guy08

February 27th, 2009, 11:57 AM

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 03:13 PM

NORSU is doing well in their other courses right?

oh yes.. di pahuhuli NORSU. Here are some of the latest news about their students topping in board exams..

Norsunians Top Master Plumber Exam
Written by Yvoughn Nadine Navarro-November 10-15, 2008-The Norsunian
Double Laurels for Negros Oriental State University

Two Norsunians have once again proven the proficiency in the instructions of the College of Engineering and Architectures (CEA) OF Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) as they both earned top spots in the August 2008 Master Plumber examination.

The topnotchers

Engr. John Michael Villagonzalo and Engr. Christian George Pal-ing, both Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering graduates of NORSU, respectively landed in the 2nd and 5th spots of the national licensure examination. Villagonzalo scored 77.60 while Pal-ing earned a score of 76.80 percent.

FULL STORY (http://buglas.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=396&Itemid=71)

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NORSU ranks 2nd, 7th in MechEng’g exams
Written by Joy Perez- October 26-November 1, 2008-Metro Post

Negros Oriental State University produced two topnotchers and a 100 percent passing rate in the Mechanical Engineering licensure examination given Oct. 14 and 15.

NORSU President Dr. Henry A. Sojor said the two topnotchers are Winston B. Gomez, 2nd place, with a rating of 90.70 percent, and Jephunneh A. Paalisbo, 7th place, with a rating of 89.05 percent.

FULL STORY (http://buglas.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=383&Itemid=71)

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 03:16 PM

i suggest in every banner there's a theme, like school bldgs, gov't bldgs, streets and highways, etc.

Yeah. That's exactly what im doing.. i soo suck on photo editing softwares thats why im not using any of those so it may not be very visually appealing............. haha.. simple lang..

nicko

February 27th, 2009, 03:21 PM

^^ Hmmm.. just thinking about Don Roberto's siopao makes me salivate, hungry, craving!

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 05:45 PM

First picture is inside Ceres Kinglong Bus...

Like this one..
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courtesy of philtrancoboy2 of Flickr

Second picture is Bayawan city Bus terminal...

tama ba ritche?

Yes, just like this.

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The second one is at the new Siaton Bus terminal...

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 05:50 PM

The Silliman University College of Law Debate Team swept all three awards in the Grand Law Debate against Ateneo de Manila Law School held February 20 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.

Silliman took the affirmative side on the proposition, “Resolved: That the Reproductive Health and Population Development Bill (HB No. 5043) be Enacted Into Law.”

Freshman law student Donna Ametyst Bernardo was adjudged Best Debater, while sophomore student Joshua Francisco Ablong and junior student Ma. Zusabel Digaum were awarded Best Rebuttal Speaker and Best Speaker, respectively.

Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, senior member of the Court of Appeals 20th Division, chaired the panel of judges. Her members were Atty. Alex Monteclar, Dean of the University of San Carlos College of Law, and Atty. Joel Obar, former Dean of the Foundation University College of Law.

The other members of the SU Law debate team were Jian Wasawas, Elizabeth Karla Aguilan (team manager) and Ramon Antonio Ruperto (lead researcher).

Considered as one of the highlights of the Law Week Celebration, the Grand Law Debate is an annual tradition of friendly debating organized by the SU Law Oratorical and Debating Club (ORADEC).
-from su.edu.ph

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:04 PM

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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:17 PM

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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:27 PM

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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:32 PM

Bais City
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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:32 PM

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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:35 PM

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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:45 PM

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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Siaton
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ritche

February 27th, 2009, 07:02 PM

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Bayawan City Integrated Bus Terminal

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City Boulevard, white sands and Boracay-style seaside restaurants as the City's major attractions

ritche

February 27th, 2009, 07:18 PM

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Hop on a big bike and traverse Negros Oriental's well paved circumferential road

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You could also take your own vehicle and travel in groups

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Or travel in style on board luxury and regular buses

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 03:13 AM

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DUMAGUETE: A FIBER-RICH CITY
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Dumaguete's telco infrastructure qualifies it to ride on the growth of global outsourcing industry
By Dominique Cimafranca

One secret that will serve Dumaguete well in its ambitions is the telecommunications infrastructure in the city. Unknown to many, Dumaguete actually has a robust high-capacity network already in place. This network consists of microwave links and a fiber-optic backbone which connect the city not only to Manila and Cebu City, but to Mindanao and other islands, as well.

The fiber optic links going into Dumaguete are among the best for a city outside of Metro Manila. The total capacity of these fiber links is a whopping 320 Gbps* which translates to 4.5 million high quality data and voice lines – a capacity which can accommodate five million call center agents. Bandwidth-hungry outsourcing businesses such as call centers, transcription services, and digital post-production will find ample room for growth for their telecommunication needs.

Redundancy is another key feature of Dumaguete’s telco infrastructure. Dumaguete is a landing site for the fiber optic backbone networks of Globe Telecommunications, as well as Telecphil – the national consortium of telco providers. In addition, microwave communications supplement the links, assuring that service businesses need not fear outages caused by a downed cable.

Investment promotion is going full-speed ahead for Dumaguete with the coordinated efforts of local government, national agencies, and non-government organizations. Already boasting of topnotch graduates, the city is well positioned for growth in the booming international services outsourcing industry.

*320 gbps and growing...
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DUMAGUETE IT/ITES Firms

"In the past few years, several software development companies have emerged in the Philippines, as well as many other IT-related enterprises, like Medical Transcription Services and Call Centres, most of them however clustered in big cities like Manila and Cebu. Little did the world know that Dumaguete City, apart from its human resources, has access to the country’s most advanced telecom infrastructure right outside its doorstep, comprising a high speed fibre optic backbone network with a 320Gbps capacity!

"This rarely promoted advantage this little city has over the rest of the country, combined with four well reputed universities and several other learning institutions, and added to that a considerably lower cost of operating businesses compared to the metro cities, makes Dumaguete City probably the most attractive place in the Philippines for ICT growth today."
- Nestwood Software Development Corporation

These are some of the ITES firms in Dumaguete:

-- TELETECH HOLDINGS CORP.
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-- SPI TECHNOLOGIES
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-- STUDENT UNIVERSE
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-- TRI EDGE RESOURCES, INC.
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-- ENTHEOS IT CORP (Medical Transcription and Animation Hosting)
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-- NESTWOOD COMPUTER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
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-- IT OUTLOOK
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-- BAYANTEL COMMUNICATIONS
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-- INNOVE COMMUNICATIONS
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.... more to come!

Garthin Dumaguete

February 28th, 2009, 03:19 AM

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 03:22 AM

historical DUMAGUETE ..some of dumzville's historical landmarks / events

-- When u visit dumaguete, don't forget to visit and marvel some of these historical landmarks that date as old as time itself. This is why Dumaguete is not just all about sun, sea, and sand.. Dumaguete is also, of course, all about rich history and culture. These, unlike any other place is all in one place -- Harmoniously mixed - Dumaguete.

The church of St Catherine of Alexandria
(16th century.. The first stone church in the whole island of Negros)
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St Catherine of Alexandria bell tower
(16th century.. The first solid stone structure in the whole of Negros island. Not only that it stood against time, but it also stood and served as a mute witness of all the significant happenings / events in Dumaguete for the past 300 years or so. Tt was primarily built as a watch tower to warn the people against incoming moros)
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Oriental Negros Provincial Capitol / Ninoy Aquino Memorial Freedom Park
(1920s.. This was made to officially mark Oriental Negros as a separate entity from Occidental Negros)
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Quezon Park Statues
(1920s.. Most of the statues dates back during before the outbreak of the world war 2. Most of them were made by the expert hands of the locals)
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Don Atilano Steakhouse / La Residencia Almar
(1920s.. This was once the home of several governor-generals and governors of the province of Oriental Negros, now a first class hotel and steak house)
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Miss Silliman
(1940s.. The longest running beauty pageant in the world - older than ms universe)
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Silliman Church
(1940s.. This was made during the outbreak of world war 2)
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St Paul University
(1904.. The first St. Paul institution in the Philippines)
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Silliman Hall
(1903.. The first building within the Silliman University campus made from hardwood straight from New York. This structure is a proposed UNESCO world heritage site for this is the only remaining wooden-stick, old American architecture in the whole of Asia)
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Rizal Boulevard
(1930s.. Originally made as a breakwater to protect the people, it slowly morphed to become the most famous "show window" of Dumaguete)
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Century-old Acacia Trees
(there is no part in the city that does not have any of these more than a hundred year-old trees.. well, of course, the downtown area doesnt have any of these.. Silliman University has more than 300 of these!!)
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The Spanish Heritage
(early 1920s)
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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 03:47 AM

^^ Wow. I ddnt realized that. The last time i was there i was still able to get one dozen of their chocolate chip cookies and i thought it was just yesterday! Their cookies has become one of the very popular pasalubongs. I'll miss it. Sad to know all of them wil go back to the States. I know all of them were based there and just came to put up that wonderful cafe. Im hoping another coffee shop will replace their shop at Portal West.

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 03:49 AM

Hayahay Treehouse Bar and Restaurant + Enchi = Euphoria! :cheers:

This reggae band (our very own local band now in the national scene) just makes you want to get up and dance!

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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 03:53 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*
KFC*
Mang Inasal

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 / Store
HBC*
Mercury Drug*
Sarabia Optical

Travel Stores
Travel Republics

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

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=423926)

* already with present stores in the city.

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:00 AM

DUMAGUETE WIFI HOTSPOTS updated

Schools
1. Silliman University
2. Foundation University Main Campus
3. Negros Oriental State University Main Campus
4. St. Paul University (Some parts)
5. Asian College of Science and Technology
6. Metro Dumaguete College
7. Colegio de Sta Catalina de Alejandria

Fast Food Chains
1. Jollibee – Perdices
2. Jollibee – North Road
3. Jollibee - Cathedral
4. McDonald’s - Perdices
5. Shakey’s - Rizal Boulevard

Cafés
1. Café Antonio
2. Le Traveler’s Café
3. Lee Cimbali Coffee
4. Living Café
5. Cafe Medina
6. Tangy Swirl
7. Café Italiano
8. Café Mamia
9. GK Coffee
10. Sweet Bites
11. Country Bakers
12. Cafe Binfico
13. The Cellar
14. Cafe Palmyra
15. Daily Grind Coffee
16. Cafe Noriter
17. Chantilly

Restaurants / Bars
1. Don Atilano Steak House
2. Happy Fred’s
3. Hayahay Treehouse Bar and Restaurant
4. Why Not Music Box
5. Qyosko
6. Gabby's Bistro
7. Hayahay Pizza
8. Honeycomb Sports Bar
9. Wakagi Japanese Restaurant
10. Edelweiss Austrian Pub and Restaurant
11. Casablanca European Cuisine

Internet Cafes
1. Biz HUB Silliman
2. Biz HUB NORSU
3. Biz HUB FU
4. The Business Atrium
5. Youdel
6. Café Noriter
7. Waterfront Café / Mike’s Adventure Dive Shop

Hotels / Resorts
1. Hotel Palwa
2. La Residencia Almar
3. Bethel Guest House
4. Sta. Monica Beach Resort
5. South Seas Beach Resort
6. Coco Grande Boutique Hotel
7. Hotel Nicanor
8. Dumaguete Springs Condotel
9. Florentina Homes Apartelle
10. Honeycomb

Hospitals
1. Silliman University Medical Center - Medical Arts Building
2. Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital Administration Building

Others
1. Portal West Mall
2. Lee Super Plaza’s Food Street
3. Dumaguete City Police Station Complex
4. Sidlakang Negros Village
5. St. Peter Memorial Chapels :lol:

* The Municipality of Amlan's public plaza is a WIFI Hotspot.

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:04 AM

DUMAGUETE BUSINESS PARK, INC. & IT PLAZA

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Present Establishment: TELETECH (Buildings A & B)
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Ongoing Construction: Robinsons Place Dumaguete
(Top rendering)
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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:06 AM

Dumaguete City mainly featured in PHILIPPINE PRIMER Magazine VOL 10 (December 2008) issue.

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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:10 AM

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS[/CENTER]

A. SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES

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est 1921

DEPARTMENTS

Filipino and Foreign Languages
English and Literature
Sociology and Anthropology
Psychology
Bioloigy
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
History
Political Science
Social Work
Speech and Theatre

COURSES

Bachelor of Arts Majors in Anthropology, Creative Writing, English,
Language, Literature, Filipino, History, *Political Science, Sociology, and
Speech and Theater Arts.
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
Bachelor of Science in Physics (with emphasis in Computer Application,
Medical Application, and Educational Technology)
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Master of Arts Majors in Asian Literature, Creative Writing, English and American Literature, Teaching English as a Second Language, Anthropology, History, Sociology, Extension in Administration (MAREXA), and Filipino.
Master of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Science Teaching in Physics
Master of Arts in Teaching
Majors in Chemistry, General Scoence and Mathematics (College, High School and Elementary)
Master of Science in Biology
Master of Science in Marine Biology
Master of Science Major in Social Work
Master of Science in Coastal Resource Management
Master of Science in Environmental Science
Master of Science in Environmental Policy
Master of Science in Physics
Doctor of Philosophy in English and Literature
Doctor of Philosophy in Marine Biology

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(Now College of Engineering and Design)
est 1932

DEPARTMENTS

Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering

COURSES

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

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est 1938

DEPARTMENTS

Accountancy
Management
Entrepreneur
Commercial Science
Business Computer Application

COURSES

Bachelor of Business Administration
Majors in Entrepreneurship, General Business, and Management
Bachelor of Science in Accountancy
Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Science in Business Computer Applications
Commercial Science (with 15 units of the latest office automation and hands-on training on the latest business office machines)
Master of Business Administration
Master of Public Health

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est. 1935

COURSE

Bachelor of Law

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND GOVERNANCE

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration
Master of Public Administration
Master of Public Administration (specializing in Fiscal Administration and Local Governance)
Doctor of Philosophy in Social Science

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est 1947

DEPARTMENTS

Nursing
Physical Therapy
Medical Technology

COURSES

Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
Master in Nursing [non-thesis] Majors in Family Nursing Practice, Administration, Public Health, and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing.
Master of Science in Nursing Majors in Parent-Child Nursing, Nursing
School Administration, Nursing Service Administration, Public Health
Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychiatric-Mental Nursing, Family
Nursing Practice, Community Health Nursing and Adult Health.
Ph.D. in Nursing

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est 1913

COURSES

Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Majors in Agronomy and Animal Science
Master of Applied Science in Systems Agriculture

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est 1920

DEPARTMENTS

Physical Education
Teacher Education
Nutrition and Dietetics

COURSES

Bachelor of Elementary Education Majors in General Education, Early Childhood Education, Mathematics, Filipino, Reading, Hmoe Economics and Technology, Science and Health Education, Social Studies, and Work Education.
Bachelor of Secondary Education Majors in Biology, Chemistry, English, Filipino, General Science, Library Science, Mathematics, Music Education, Physics, Physical Education, Health and Music (PEHM), Practical Arts, Home Economics and Technology, Social Studies and Values Education.
Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
Master of Arts in Education Majors in Educational Management, English Teaching in High School and Elementary School, Guidance and Counseling
Doctor in Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Education

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(Now College of Mass Communication)
est 1966
the first school outside of metropolitan Manila to offer a degree program in journalism.

COURSE

Bachelor of Mass Communication

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est 1912

COURSES

Bachelor of Music Major in Choral Conducting, Composition, Music Education, Piano and Other Instruments and Voice
Master of Music Major in Choral Conducting, Instrument Conducting, Ethnomusicology, Music Education, and Voice

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est 1901

DEPARTMENTS

Early Childhood
Elementary
High School

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est 1921

COURSES

Bachelor of Theology
Master of Ministry [Off-Campus]
Master of Divinity
Master of Ministry [Off-Campus]
Master of Theology

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est 1988

DEPARTMENTS

Information Technology
Computer Science
Information Management

COURSES

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information System
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

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est 2004

COURSE

Doctor of Medicine

B. INSTITUTE OF ENVIRONMENT AND MARINE SCIENCES
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est 1974

C. SALONGA CENTER FOR LAW AND DEVELOPMENT
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est 2001

D. SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY - ANGELO KING CENTER FOR RESEARCH AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
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est 1974

www.su.edu.ph

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:13 AM

4 foreign chambers identify 5 cities as retirement havens (http://www.mb.com.ph/BSNS20080725130646.html)
By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT

Four foreign chambers of commerce comprising of Japan, Korea, European and US have identified five areas – Manila, Subic, Tagaytay, Cebu and Dumaguete – as ideal retirement havens in the country that can really provide full service to foreign retirees.
:okay:

Henry Schumacher, executive vice president of the European Chamber in the Philippines, said the four foreign chambers have already formed the International Chamber of Commerce, Retirement and Healthcare Coalition primarily to promote the Philippines as a retirement market.

"We have to see to it that they will be provided the required amenities and an end-to-end service – from the time they arrive at the airport to caretaker down to undertaker," Schumacher said.

"We believe the retirement market is an exciting market for the Philippines and if we want to be known as a retirement haven then we have to move now," Schumacher said.

According to Schumacher, the five cities have been chosen as priority areas as the country’s retirement sites largely due to their excellent medical facilities to serve the medical needs of foreign retirees, who may decide to make the Philippines their second home.

The five cities have excellent medical facilities and have the right environment for retirees to stay longer in the country.

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:18 AM

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Dumaguete, Pioneer in Quality Education

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"Dumaguete is the Only City of its size (~150,000) with FOUR (4) Universities. There are around more than 2,000 faculty and staff, and one in every four people is a college student. College students number more than 30,000. The service and retail sectors get a third of their sales from education related spending. Education contributes P2B to the economy annually."

Silliman University (1901)

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The first American investment when they arrived in Dumaguete City was a private school called Silliman Institute (now Silliman University).

Centers of Excellence/Development in Biodiversity Conservation, Nursing, Education, Coastal Resources Management, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Marine Sciences, Business & Management Education and Biology.

National Artist for Literature Dr. Edith Tiempo - a graduate of Silliman, started the oldest Creative Writing Program in Asia, producing a majority of PEN and Palanca Awardees.

It is the only university that owns its fiber optic system; it is one of only two academic institutions in the Philippines that have extensive fiber optic backbones.Costing US $2.5 million in 1997, the fiber optic backbone connects all colleges and buildings in the University.

First school in the Philippines to deploy wireless Wi-Fi B2B LAN technology on its campus; WIFI and Fiber Optics are the main media used for data communication within the University

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

St. Paul University (1904)

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First St. Paul school in the Philippines was established in Dumaguete City (At present, there are 42 schools and 23 hospitals managed by the St. Paul of Chartres sisters all over the country)

St. Paul University Dumaguete is the first ISO 9000 certified school in the Philippines.

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Negros Oriental State University (1907)

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The Beginnings of what is now the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) date back to 1907, from a single woodworking class at what was then the Negros Oriental Provincial School, the forerunner of the present Negros Oriental High School.

As more industrial arts subjects were added, a separate arts and trade school on the secondary level called the Negros Oriental Trade School was established 1927.

This was the provincial trade school which became East Visayan School of Arts and Trade in 1956 and the Central Visayas Polytechnic College in 1983. In June 25, 2004, became Negros Oriental State University.

The newest State University in the country and a pioneer internet service provider in Oriental Negros. NORSU is the gateway for province-wide One Government Network and has the biggest student population in Oriental Negros

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

Foundation University (1947)

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First non-profit, non-stock college in the Philippines was established in Dumaguete City named Foundation College (now Foundation University).

Operates a CISCO Networking Academy consistently having 100% certification rate. IT Center open 24/7 so students can work, do research, browse, chat, have lessons, or even play online games

Its Computer Science program focuses on working with open source programming.IT is applied to all disciplines. It also hosts several student-designed and built websites for local NGOs, including the website for the Oriental Negros Innovation Awards, a pioneering business plan competition aimed at generating more new businesses in the province.

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:26 AM

The NEGROS ORIENTAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY held their annual general assembly last year at Bethel Guest House. Keynote speaker was businessman-tycoon, Mr Julio Sy, Jr., developer and owner of the 26-hectares DUMAGUETE BUSINESS PARK AND IT PLAZA.

He announced the Phase II of the mega project is in its finishing stage. Phase II development includes additional commercial and residential development, a gas station, a business hotel, a bus terminal, a hospital / medical clinic and a government center.

Presently, Phase I development of the business park has already made a tedious impact on the city's local economy, which is the IT Center where TELETECH currently occupies most of the area with two buildings.

The park will capitalize Dumaguete's strengths namely:

Tourism
BPO / IT
Medical Wellness Industries
Education
Residential (especially for expats / foreign retirees)

The park will compliment Dumaguete's quaint charm, culture, and gentility by providing a campus-like development with the right balance of modern infrastructure, open green spaces, adequate parking spaces, environmentally friendly facilities and an architecture that is faithful to Dumaguete's unique history and "university town" ambience.

The Business Park commisioned internationally renowned master planner Mr. Jun Palafox to develop a master plan for the property that will offer a world class facilityfor local and foreign locators.

MetroPOST

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:30 AM

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 10

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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:32 AM

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 10

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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:34 AM

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 10

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"Dumaguete is the Only City of its size (~150,000) with FOUR (4) Universities. There are more than 2,000 faculty and staff, and one in every four people is a college student. College students number more than 30,000. The service and retail sectors get a third of their sales from education related spending. Education contributes more than P2 Billion to the economy annually."

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

Silliman University (1901)

The first American investment when they arrived in Dumaguete City was a private school called Silliman Institute (now Silliman University).

It is the only university that owns its fiber optic system; it is one of only two academic institutions in the Philippines that have extensive fiber optic backbones.Costing US $2.5 million in 1997, the fiber optic backbone connects all colleges and buildings in the University.

First school in the Philippines to deploy wireless Wi-Fi B2B LAN technology on its campus; WIFI and Fiber Optics are the main media used for data communication within the University

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

St. Paul University (1904)

First St. Paul school in the Philippines was established in Dumaguete City (At present, there are 42 schools and 23 hospitals managed by the St. Paul of Chartres sisters all over the country)

St. Paul University Dumaguete is the first ISO 9000 certified school in the Philippines.

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

Negros Oriental State University (1907)

The Beginnings of what is now the Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) date back to 1907, from a single woodworking class at what was then the Negros Oriental Provincial School, the forerunner of the present Negros Oriental High School.

The newest State University in the country and a pioneer internet service provider in Oriental Negros. NORSU is the gateway for province-wide One Government Network and has the biggest student population in the entire Visayas.

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

Foundation University (1949)

First non-profit, non-stock college in the Philippines was established in Dumaguete City named Foundation College (now Foundation University).

Operates a CISCO Networking Academy consistently having 100% certification rate. IT Center open 24/7 so students can work, do research, browse, chat, have lessons, or even play online games

Its Computer Science program focuses on working with open source programming. IT is applied to all disciplines. It also hosts several student-designed and built websites for local NGOs, including the website for the Oriental Negros Innovation Awards, a pioneering business plan competition aimed at generating more new businesses in the province.

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:35 AM

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 10

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nicko

February 28th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 10

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Four foreign chambers of commerce comprising of Japan, Korea, European and US have identified five areas – Manila, Subic, Tagaytay, Cebu and Dumaguete – as ideal retirement havens in the country that can really provide full service to foreign retirees.

FULL STORY (http://www.mb.com.ph/BSNS20080725130646.html)

nicko

February 28th, 2009, 05:01 AM

PERFORMANCE OF RP NURSING SCHOOLS AS TO PERCENTAGE OF PASSING LAST NOVEMBER 2008 NLE
(List Released by the Board of Nursing, Professional Regulation Commission)

A. With 100 and more examinees
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Number of Topnotchers
Xavier University: 2
Silliman University: 4
Central Philippine University: 2

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B. With 30 - 99 examinees
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Number of Topnotchers
Foundation University: 0
Saint Paul University - Iloilo: 2
University of St. Louis Tuguegarao: 3
Chinese General Hospital College of Nursing and Liberal Arts: 0
Mindanao State University Marawi City: 0

Two schools from Dumaguete made it to the top 3 performing schools last Novermber 2008 NLE:
Silliman University and Foundation University
:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Last June 2008 NLE, St. Paul University - Dumaguete also made it to number 2.

jsl_bxu1206

February 28th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Wow! 10 strong threads already! Congratulations SSC Dumaguete/NegOr!

ritche

February 28th, 2009, 12:34 PM

Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province Thread 10

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This is nice...I am seeing forward to you starting our Thread 11. By the way, though I am not in Dumaguete right now, I was able to watch the PBA games on TV. Burger King won over Sta. Lucia.

ritche

March 1st, 2009, 05:48 AM

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ritche

March 1st, 2009, 05:49 AM

ritche

March 1st, 2009, 05:59 AM

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An under construction docking facility and restobar. It will soon serve light and pleasure boats.

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Bayawan's surf waves is starting to gain popularity among surfing enthusiasts

ritche

March 1st, 2009, 06:03 AM

Hi Nicko,

I don't know if you realize this, but Miracle Mile closed shop towards the end of last year. The family are moving back to the States in April. They have been selling their appliances, furniture and books.

It's a shame, coz it had such a great atmosphere, and good, healthy food.

Yeah, they really have a great coffee shop there. But I guess some of the reasons is its quite hidden location, and the opening of new coffee shops. The Bulgerins are a wonderful couple, and their two daughters are gorgeous, maybe perfect :).

ritche

March 1st, 2009, 06:08 AM

^^I realized that the PBA game in Dumaguete yesterday was actually the launching (the first game) of the new PBA season.

peejay202

March 1st, 2009, 07:12 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! DUMAGUETE

THREAD DIYES10

nicko

March 1st, 2009, 01:14 PM

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nicko

March 1st, 2009, 01:55 PM

MAMIA's PORTUGESE BAR & RESTAURANT

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nicko

March 1st, 2009, 01:57 PM

CAFE MAMIA

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nicko

March 1st, 2009, 02:00 PM

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

Front View
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Robinsons Dumaguete Cross-Section View
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Floor Plan
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ROBINSONS DUMAGUETE
Tenant Mix

Ground Level
Anchor Stores
Robinsons Department Store
Robinsons Supermarket

Other
Casual Dining
Drugstores
Bookstores
Apparel
Sports
Fastfood

Second Level
Anchor Stores
Robinsons Department Store
Handyman Best Home Center
Robinsons Appliances
Robinsons Movieworld
Toys 'R Us

Other
Food Court
Gadgets / Tech Stores
Kids Stores
Service Centers
Apparel
Footwear

Third Level
Soft Play Center
Kids Stores
Destination Stores and Service Centers
Amusement Center
Wellness Clinics

Other Components
Hotel
Office Spaces

Ground Level
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Al Fresco Dining Strip
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EXPECTED TO OPEN: MID-2009

nicko

March 1st, 2009, 02:02 PM

^^I realized that the PBA game in Dumaguete yesterday was actually the launching (the first game) of the new PBA season.

Yeah.. The PBA keeps on coming back to have their games here.. Cant recount how many times.......

nicko

March 1st, 2009, 02:08 PM

DUMAGUETE BUSINESS PARK, INC & IT PLAZA

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nicko

March 1st, 2009, 02:13 PM

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Ahh.. StarMart North Road.. My fave tambayan for a quick grab of cold and errr, some not so alcoholic beverages.. hehe. too bad its still temporarily closed because of some major road rehab on the street where it's located..

jsl_bxu1206

March 1st, 2009, 04:22 PM

As always.^^

The Silliman University College of Law Debate Team swept all three awards in the Grand Law Debate against Ateneo de Manila Law School held February 20 at the Claire Isabel McGill Luce Auditorium.

Silliman took the affirmative side on the proposition, “Resolved: That the Reproductive Health and Population Development Bill (HB No. 5043) be Enacted Into Law.”

Freshman law student Donna Ametyst Bernardo was adjudged Best Debater, while sophomore student Joshua Francisco Ablong and junior student Ma. Zusabel Digaum were awarded Best Rebuttal Speaker and Best Speaker, respectively.

Justice Amy Lazaro-Javier, senior member of the Court of Appeals 20th Division, chaired the panel of judges. Her members were Atty. Alex Monteclar, Dean of the University of San Carlos College of Law, and Atty. Joel Obar, former Dean of the Foundation University College of Law.

The other members of the SU Law debate team were Jian Wasawas, Elizabeth Karla Aguilan (team manager) and Ramon Antonio Ruperto (lead researcher).

Considered as one of the highlights of the Law Week Celebration, the Grand Law Debate is an annual tradition of friendly debating organized by the SU Law Oratorical and Debating Club (ORADEC).
-from su.edu.ph

ritche

March 2nd, 2009, 09:03 AM

ritche

March 2nd, 2009, 09:08 AM

Ahh.. StarMart North Road.. My fave tambayan for a quick grab of cold and errr, some not so alcoholic beverages.. hehe. too bad its still temporarily closed because of some major road rehab on the street where it's located..

It is my favorite too, especially that their tasty coffee is probably the cheapest in town. Perfect for 2 a.m. hangout, with those nursing students and their voluminous books and notebooks in tow.

ritche

March 2nd, 2009, 09:17 AM

romantic_guy08

March 2nd, 2009, 10:26 AM

Hope you guys can help post some more pictures of SU in this website...

Salamat...

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385436&page=2

jsl_bxu1206

March 2nd, 2009, 10:28 AM

welcome back romantic_guy! where have you been?

Hope you guys can help post some more pictures of SU in this website...

Salamat...

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385436&page=2

ritche

March 2nd, 2009, 10:29 AM

Hope you guys can help post some more pictures of SU in this website...

Salamat...

http://www.pinoyexchange.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385436&page=2

In my next net session...

jsl_bxu1206

March 2nd, 2009, 10:40 AM

Is Super Bake still alive? My favorite is their "Sinful Cinnamon". Sinful yet you feel like you're in heaven, hehehe.

nicko

March 2nd, 2009, 01:50 PM

Silliman Medical Center has grown by leaps and bounds and may soon approach international standards with its partnership with US healthcare institutions.
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Source (http://atrandomness.blogspot.com/2009/02/dr-vtrs-clinic.html)

Wow. thats what you call a decent doctor's clinic.. The new building has been reported to usually get full accomodation even though rooms are quite pricey.. ordinary rooms have even a price tag of P2,500 per day.....

nicko

March 2nd, 2009, 01:56 PM

Super Bake closed. I think its due to bad location. It's a bit hidden from the city crowd.. too bad.. ive never tried dining inside or even just taste one of their products.. many say it's good.

jsl_bxu1206

March 2nd, 2009, 02:17 PM

We always eat there sa una coz it's just near Angelo King Bldg. Mostly mga PT and Medtech students.

Super Bake closed. I think its due to bad location. It's a bit hidden from the city crowd.. too bad.. ive never tried dining inside or even just taste one of their products.. many say it's good.

jsl_bxu1206

March 2nd, 2009, 02:19 PM

What departments are in this building?

Wow. thats what you call a decent doctor's clinic.. The new building has been reported to usually get full accomodation even though rooms are quite pricey.. ordinary rooms have even a price tag of P2,500 per day.....

nicko

March 2nd, 2009, 02:23 PM

^^
First Floor: Doctor's Clinics / Commercial Spaces
Second Floor: Doctor's Clinics
Third Flood: Med-Surg
Fourth Floor: Pediatrics
Fifth Floor: Conference Halls

regjeex

March 2nd, 2009, 02:26 PM

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nicko

March 2nd, 2009, 02:26 PM

Family businesses aren’t a sure thing. Some last for many decades, while others go pffft when the second or third generation members take the helm.

One family business that’s gaining strength as the years go by is the jewelry business of the Sarabia-Gorriceta family of Iloilo. Amparo Sarabia started a jewelry store in Iloilo. Later on, her eldest daughter, Dr. Sandra Sarabia-Gorriceta (an optometrist following the footsteps of her grandfather, Dr. Federico Sarabia, the first optometrist in the Philippines), also went into the jewelry/pawnshop business with her own shop, the SS Gorriceta, which now has three stores in Iloilo. Now Dr. Sandra’s son, Felix Gorriceta III, is following tradition, heading the jewelry chain store Karat World.

“Growing up in Iloilo, I was exposed early to the business. I have a brother and a sister, but I was the only one interested in the jewelry business,” shares Felix. He recounts that when he was in grade 1 or 2, he already knew how to open the store vault. In high school, he helped out in the store, and listened in when his mom talked with suppliers...

Innovations
Felix lost no time in introducing innovations to the way the family ran the jewelry business. “I made Karat World a brand, not just a jewelry store,” says Felix.

From that one store in Harrison Plaza, Felix grew the business. By the end of this year, Karat World will have 16 stores nationwide, with three stores slated to open this year outside Manila (at the Marquee, an Ayala Mall set to open in May in Clark, Pampanga; in Robinsons Dumaguete; and in Cebu).

Full story (http://blogs.inquirer.net/openforbusiness/?p=364&akst_action=share-this)

Oh good. Another tenant for Robs Place to add on our list..

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*
KFC*
Mang Inasal

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 / Store
HBC*
Mercury Drug*
Sarabia Optical

Travel Stores
Travel Republics

Jewelry Shops
Karat World

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

source (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=423926)

* already with present stores in the city.

I just wonder how many shops (including stalls) all in all will be in our Robs Place.. This is getting exciting.