Ur here in the city, @lewdsaint?

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Ur here in the city, @lewdsaint?

There's a news I heard from a reliable source that Convergys Banawa's client will pull out if their goals are not met. Maybe, the one to open in Dumaguete will be a different account.

^^ 500?? Wow.. A lot, indeed!! If I'd have no other option for a job, I'd surely be applying.. ehehe.. And yeah, Student Universe is also hiring as well as Teletech (as usual, always hiring everyday except Sat and Sun..:) )

mang inasal is a direct competitor of Jo's Chicken Inato right?

Wala pa po. But soon to open in Robinsons. :)

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mang inasal is a direct competitor of Jo's Chicken Inato right?

Both serve the same famous chicken inasal / bbq. Although, Mang Inasal has more branches and has sort of become fast-foodish is style lately. Jo's is still more of a Restaurant. Jo's originated here in Dumaguete and has branches nationwide.

It is my first time to see Sr. Pedro Lechon Manok Dine In here in Dumaguete. I dunno kung dito lang 'yan sa Dumaguete, wala pa akong nakita sa ibang lugar gaya ng Iloilo, Bacolod at Manila.

So you mean there are also Sr. Pedro Lechon Manok in those places? I thought it's a local Manokan.

There's a news I heard from a reliable source that Convergys Banawa's client will pull out if their goals are not met. Maybe, the one to open in Dumaguete will be a different account.

And they said itt will be a day shift...Hmmm, those who can't cope with night shift will surely be happy about this.

Sr. Pedro is one of the competitors of Andoks (including Baliwag Chicken).

Sr. Pedro was started in Cagayan de Oro. They already have more than 250 outlets (not Dine In, small kiosks)) in key cities around the country. I dunno kung meron silang mga Dine In store sa ibang lugar.

^^ Really? Wow. Now I wanna apply!

if it's a day shift then probably they serve the mountain-pacific-alaska-hawaii timezones.

And they said itt will be a day shift...Hmmm, those who can't cope with night shift will surely be happy about this.

^^ Oh yeah? Haha.. I ddnt know about that. Now I know. :) I always eat pa naman dyan.

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Deemed to be a unique bridal fair in Dumaguete City, this event is the 6th leg of Kasalang Filipino 2009, which ties (12) key cities in the Philippines with one objective of promoting the local wedding and tourism industry. The following are the 12 cities of the road show - San Pablo, Tagaytay, Tarlac, Dagupan, Legazpi, Dumaguete, GenSan, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Bacolod, Manila and Cebu.


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I know some of these guys, as well as the other female models who took the ramp at the Bethel Gust House...

^^ My classmate's mum designed most of those bridal gowns.. Something to be really proud of. Local models, local designers.

go nicko!^^

^^ Really? Wow. Now I wanna apply!

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WOW.. This is amazing!!

i remember luce auditorium used to have this production when i was still a freshman student.

do you know what they're planning to stage for school year 2009-2010?

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Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Center
June 10, 2009


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WOW.. This is amazing!!

I believe Google will be over in a few months unless they come with something revolutionary too...

But still their customers will be those who do not have fast enough internet to catch the media features of searchme.

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This is how Dumaguete's traffic can get bad.

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This is how Dumaguete's traffic can get bad.

Nice pictures. We have a growing Dumaguete pictures page here: www.dumaguetegallery.com (http://www.dumaguetegallery.com/?SSOID=). The owner is encouraging us to contribute.

those pedicabs... hehehe:lol: naa na ba traffic light sa dumaguete?

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This is how Dumaguete's traffic can get bad.

those pedicabs... hehehe:lol: naa na ba traffic light sa dumaguete?

Wala pa gyud this time...hehehe. But I don't know if we really need one. Maybe sa junction ng Robinsons and in some portions of the national highway maybe. Mas maayo pa sa Tanjay kay naa :lol:...

Tanjay's traffic lights were installed sometime during the 90s pa and I think wala'y gamit ni sila for such place. Same case with Surigao City, they had traffic lights in most of the junctions but the city gov't decided to shut them off some few years ago coz there's no need.


Wala pa gyud this time...hehehe. But I don't know if we really need one. Maybe sa junction ng Robinsons and in some portions of the national highway maybe. Mas maayo pa sa Tanjay kay naa :lol:...

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NegOr gets P65-M EDC royalty share
Friday, May 29, 2009
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The Negros Oriental government has received more than P65 million in royalty share from the Energy Development Corporation, provincial treasurer Danilo Mendez yesterday said.

Mendez said 80 percent of the royalty share will be utilized to lower the electricity rates, and 20 percent for livelihood projects implemented by the province.

He added that they were supposed to receive around P47 million only, but the share has accumulated due to the delay in the release of the royalty share to the local government units hosting geothermal projects.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/May/29/negoriental.htm

Infra projects turned over to 3 Negros Oriental LGUs

By Rachelle M. Nessia

Dumaguete City (29 May) -- The Philippine Army has recently turned over eight completed infrastructure projects to three local government units in the province under the Kalayaan Barangay Program.

During the symbolic turnover ceremonies held at the opening program of the Halad sa Katawhan held in Zamboanguita on May 22, Commanding Officer of the 302nd Brigade of the Philippine Army Cesar B. Yano turned over the projects to the local governments of Sta. Catalina, Pamplona and Zamboanguita.

The projects turned over to said LGUs represented by its respective mayors are the following: one unit school building and one health center each at Brgys. Calango and Najandig in Zamboanguita; one unit school building each at Brgy. San Jose and Nagbinlod in Sta. Catalina; and one unit water system each at Sitio Kakha in Brgy. Talalak, Sta. Catalina and in Sitio Palaypay in Brgy. Abante, Pamplona.

Construction of said infrastructure projects were undertaken by the 53rd Engineer Brigade of the Philippine Army together with the 79th Infantry Battalion under the 302nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army.

A total of 11 barangays provincewide were earlier identified to benefit from the President's KBP project which is pegged to reach a total of P35M.

The village beneficiaries are Brgy. Enrique Villanueva in Sibulan, Brgy. Casala-an in Siaton, Brgy. Calango and Najandig in Zamboanguita, Brgy. San Jose, San Miguel, Talalak and Nagbinlod in Sta. Catalina, and Brgy. Banawe, Sta. Agueda and Abante in Pamplona.

The projects funded by the Office of the President under KBP aims to stimulate peace and development and intensify efforts to resolve the long-drawn insurgency problem in affected communities nationwide. (PIA)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090529.htm&no=17

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KABULAKAN FESTIVAL
May 23 - 28, 2009

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Dumaguete is major drug entry point
May 31, 2009

by: DEMS DEMECILLO

Primarily for its strategic location and porous coastline, Dumaguete City has been cited as a major entry point of illegal drugs for distribution to other towns and cities in the province.

Fernando Martinez, Action Officer of the Negros Oriental Drugs Abuse Prevention Council, said that the city receives its illegal drugs supply from Ozamiz City, Cebu City, Manila and even Siquijor.

“Mayors and law enforcement agencies of other cities and towns here categorically denied that some of the supply of illegal drugs comes from Bacolod City in the Occidental side of Negros Island,” stressed Martinez.

However, he declares that the prevalence of illegal drugs in the province remains “very minimal” and that there are no “illegal drugs laboratories, drug syndicates and big financiers, only big time pushers.”

Carmencita Dipaling of the Provincial Prosecutors Office reports that no cases of illegal drugs have been filed from January to May this year indicative that the local policemen in the towns and cities have not arrested any person involved in the illegal drugs trade except occasional seizure of the illegal substance.

In Dumaguete City, SP03 Douglas Ferrer of the Philippine Drugs Enforcement Agency said that seven offenders, all small time pushers, were arrested for the month of April and four others this month. For operations covering the months of April and May a total of 2.21 grams of shabu, 49.87 grams of marijuana, approximately P3, 000.00 cash were seized and eleven persons have been charged in court.

Martinez with representatives of the Department of Interior and Local Government are visiting the cities and towns to revive the anti-drugs abuse councils and lobby for the local chief-executives to provide financial assistance to the antidrugs operations, including demand and supply reduction.

“People engage in the illegal drugs trade for the love of money, big money, so it is incumbent upon local government units and law enforcement agencies to counter this by allocating funds to arrest the drug menace,” stressed Martinez.

He specifically lauded the City of Bayawan for having a strong and active anti-drugs abuse council which has representatives from the cross-section of the local community.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4784

Steel bridges to fight floods
May 31, 2009

Malacanang has included several steel bridges for construction in Dumaguete city crossing the treacherous Banica River as part of the city’s flood control program. During floods, some portions of the Banica River overflows into dryland and destroys houses and crops of the people.

According to the city bridges program, several steel bridges will be constructed at the Banica River along the Dumaguete- Balugo Road connecting barangays Batinguel, Taclobo and Bagacay.

Another one will be built along Candauay- Cadawinonan Road connecting the two barangays. Also to be constructed along the Dumaguete City Pound Road connecting barangays Balugo and Candau-ay and another one along Bagacay-Taclobo Road connecting the two barangays.

The Sangguniang Panglungsod also resolved for for the construction of bridges at the Banica River along barangays Balugo, Bagacay, Taclobo, Cadawinonan, Candau-ay and Batinguel. (By Edmund Sestoso)

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4831

Negros farmers awarded lot titles
First Posted 12:20:00 06/01/2009

THE Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Negros Oriental provincial office distributed certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) to each of the 45 farmers beneficiaries from Zamboanguita town, Negros Oriental.

The CLOAs covered 77 hectares of lot in various barangays in Zamboanguita.

Exequiel Deloria, representative of the farmer beneficiaries, received the CLOAs.

The ceremony was done during the Halad sa Katawhan ni Pangulong Gloria last May 22.

It was attended by Dr. Antonio del Socorro, who represented DAR Central Visayas Regional Director Rodolffo Inson, provincial agrarian reform officer II Grace Fua, Zamboanguita Mayor Kit Adanza and municipal agrarian reform officer Angeline Gadingan.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20090601-208234/Negros-farmers-awarded-lot-titles

LGU to put up dormitory for scholars


The municipal government of Sta. Catalina in southern Negros Oriental is putting up a dormitory for at least 24 scholars who will take up different college courses at the Negros Oriental State University.

Mayor Ruben Melodia said the local government has already allocated P400,000 for its scholarship program to cover the 24 beneficiaries, who had graduated from secondary school at the Avocado Elementary and High School in Sitio Avocado, Barangay Talalak.

The mayor said the initial arrangement with the NORSU was to send college teachers to Sitio Avocado, but due to security threat brought about by the insurgency, the scholars have to come down to the town proper where the NORSU-Sta. Catalina campus is located.

Melodia said the scholars do not have a place to stay in while attending college, so the local government is building a dormitory for them.

He said it will be a “bayanihan” project where the local government, the parents and the Philippine Army will be involved in putting it up.

Melodia said the parents will provide bamboos while the army soldiers will help building it.

The local government will provide electricity.

Meanwhile, Col. Cesar Yano, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, lauded the Sta. Catalina local government and Melodia for prioritizing education.

Yano, who spoke at a three-day Youth Leadership Summit in Sta. Catalina, stressed the need for a good education to provide for a bright future.

The Youth Leadership Summit, sponsored by the Sta. Catalina local government and in cooperation with the 79th Infantry Battalion, headed by Lt. Col. Erwin Bernard Neri, is the first of its kind in Negros Oriental.*JFP


Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/June/01/negor2.htm)

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Larger than Convergys Bacolod, right?
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Of course larger than Convergys Banawa (Cebu), which is only a one storey building.

Not even close!! Comparing that building to SanParq is ridiculous. From the the leasable spaces to the design...:ohno::ohno: please don't.

What? bigger than BCD? I don't think so.... :lol:
It may look big on that picture. :bash:


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Of course larger than Convergys Banawa (Cebu), which is only a one storey building.

...parang Bangkok!

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Of course larger than Convergys Banawa (Cebu), which is only a one storey building.

Ummmmmmm...... i dont think so, not even close :)

^^ what's with the "larger than this, larger than that"? LOL!

^^ what's with the "larger than this, larger than that"? LOL!

i dont even know also :) :lol::lol::lol:

personally, i love CVG's expansion in negros (but i still have to wait for the official statement or press release). :) but pleaseee.....stop comparing. :ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

i dont even know also :) :lol::lol::lol:

personally, i love CVG's expansion in negros (but i still have to wait for the official statement or press release). :) but pleaseee.....stop comparing. :ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

One thing is for certain: a new callcenter is coming to Dumaguete and they are now hiring 500 agents. The uncertainty stems from the fact that this callcenter is unnamed. Well, rumors has it that Convergys is coming, and I believe they are seriously considering Dumaguete since we have the manpower. I believe if they put in Bacolod we can also support a big company like that. In fact SPi business is more complicated than the jobs in Convergys because a BPO (editing, etc.) company is in a higher ladder in the BPO industry than callcenters which are in the lowest rung in the ladder.

If I am not mistaken SanParq is only 4 storeys. This building is four storey plus mezzanine, which makes it five storeys. And it occupies one block.

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Capitol sets aside P25M for salary hike
BY ROMY AMARADO
Tuesday, June 2, 2009

Hundreds of residents in Basay, the southernmost town of Negros Oriental, will benefit from various services of the provincial government under its “Paningkamot (initiative)” caravan that will kick off this week.

Provincial administrator Marilou Kho said various government agencies will bring to the people of Basay Friday services like livelihood, health care, education, technology transfer, organic farming, veterinary and mangrove reforestation.

The caravan, promised by Gov. Emilio Macias II in his State of the Province Address, will also benefit Mabinay, a town about 85 kilometers from Dumaguete City, in the second district. In the first district, the town of Jimalalud will be first to benefit. Basay is in the third district.

The services will be rendered in the towns and cities of the province every month.

Kho said the office of Macias is requesting the Sangguniang Panlalawigan to appropriate P2 million in additional budget for the program.*RA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/June/02/negor5.htm

SP junks Guihulngan’s investment plan
June 2, 2009

By EDMUND B. SESTOSO

GUIHULNGAN, Negros Oriental- The Sangguniang Panglalawigan has outrightly junked this town’s annual investment plan because of some questions relative to its formulation and doubtful sources of funds.

This was revaeled by 2nd District Boardmember Saleto Erames and 1st District Boardmember Napoleon Villegas in separate interviews with the members of the media recently.

In the same vein, Capitol budget officer Marichu Alpuerto in her observation pointed out that the investment plan contains budgets intended for personnel services which she said is not allowed under existing guidelines.

Alpuerto cited Section 4.0, series of 2005 of the joint circular of both the Department of Interior and Local Government and the Department of Budget and Management where appropriations for development projects shall not include items for personal services.

The annual investment plan is principally authored by town councilor Simplicio “Petiong” Mijares and assisted by councilors Carmen Rivera and Alfredo Javier.

The trio forms the Committee on Finance and are political allies of Mayor Reyes.

This town’s investment plan carries a budget of more than P 127 million pesos.

What alarms the boardmembers is that this town’s legislators pegged their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) estimate at P278 million pesos which they believe is non achievable.

Boardmember Villegas said that with the recent decision of the Supreme Court reverting Guihulngan to a town after enjoying a short stint as a city will put to a question their IRA estimate.

The estimate was contained in a separate allocation for various projects supposedly taking 20 percent of that estimate which amounted to not less than P56 million pesos.

“We even continue to doubt the local leadership when it continues to carry the name of a city when in fact they are already going back to a town status” emphasizes Villegas in a separate interview with the members of the media.

In the investment plan, the town’s engineering office got a hefty almost P23 million pesos share of the budget pie.

Vice Mayor Cesar Macalua said that the SP’s disapproval of the investment plan, there should be a review on the matter in the light of the observations of their higher counterpart legislative body.

Previously, the SP has also junked the P80 million supplemental budget taken from the 2006 surplus where Boardmember Villegas said has found no basis at approving the same.

Late last year, the same Capitol legislative body also junked the P80 million pesos loan from the government’s Land Bank of the Philippines where boardmembers then are aware of the complaints filed by the League of Cities against Guihulngan and other 15 towns for reasons of non compliance to processes.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4882

lets just wait for the official press release... hope we could have a source that convergys is really that big. lets not compare, its not even sure yet officially convergys is now here and is huge.

Convergys can have a huge number of manpower, the pay offer is at par with spi copyediting right?




One thing is for certain: a new callcenter is coming to Dumaguete and they are now hiring 500 agents. The uncertainty stems from the fact that this callcenter is unnamed. Well, rumors has it that Convergys is coming, and I believe they are seriously considering Dumaguete since we have the manpower. I believe if they put in Bacolod we can also support a big company like that. In fact SPi business is more complicated than the jobs in Convergys because a BPO (editing, etc.) company is in a higher ladder in the BPO industry than callcenters which are in the lowest rung in the ladder.

If I am not mistaken SanParq is only 4 storeys. This building is four storey plus mezzanine, which makes it five storeys. And it occupies one block.

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mas bigger ba ang LP Dmgt kaysa LP dipolog?

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This is how Dumaguete's traffic can get bad.

i was there in dmgt last sunday, jas wondering y wl traffic lights ang city.

lets just wait for the official press release... hope we could have a source that convergys is really that big. lets not compare, its not even sure yet officially convergys is now here and is huge.

Convergys can have a huge number of manpower, the pay offer is at par with spi copyediting right?

Maybe you're right. Convergys Dumaguete could be smaller since they have to compete with other callcenters that are also coming here. But since its Convergys, perhaps okay na yan...

And who knows, they might put up more than one site here in Dumaguete...

mas bigger ba ang LP Dmgt kaysa LP dipolog?

There are two LPs in Dumaguete. I guess the main is bigger in total floor area since it is six storeys, while Dipolog is only three. Although, the lot size of LP Diploog could be larger.

By the way, I notice that they are expanding WOF at the fifth level and replacing some broken tiles inside their building...

One thing is for certain: a new callcenter is coming to Dumaguete and they are now hiring 500 agents. The uncertainty stems from the fact that this callcenter is unnamed. Well, rumors has it that Convergys is coming, and I believe they are seriously considering Dumaguete since we have the manpower. I believe if they put in Bacolod we can also support a big company like that. In fact SPi business is more complicated than the jobs in Convergys because a BPO (editing, etc.) company is in a higher ladder in the BPO industry than callcenters which are in the lowest rung in the ladder.

If I am not mistaken SanParq is only 4 storeys. This building is four storey plus mezzanine, which makes it five storeys. And it occupies one block.


Maski mag 6 storeys pa ina Ritch dako gihapon ang SanParq. Open your eyes.:ohno:

One thing is for certain: a new callcenter is coming to Dumaguete and they are now hiring 500 agents. The uncertainty stems from the fact that this callcenter is unnamed. Well, rumors has it that Convergys is coming, and I believe they are seriously considering Dumaguete since we have the manpower. I believe if they put in Bacolod we can also support a big company like that. In fact SPi business is more complicated than the jobs in Convergys because a BPO (editing, etc.) company is in a higher ladder in the BPO industry than callcenters which are in the lowest rung in the ladder.

If I am not mistaken SanParq is only 4 storeys. This building is four storey plus mezzanine, which makes it five storeys. And it occupies one block.

well the rendering makes it look bigger than the actual size, dont be fooled by it. The problem with you is that you really love to compare.... Be happy about what dumaguete has achieved without trying to compare. I cant comment on that since i havent been there...and i suppose you havent seen sanparq as well....

lets just wait for the official press release... hope we could have a source that convergys is really that big. lets not compare, its not even sure yet officially convergys is now here and is huge.

Convergys can have a huge number of manpower, the pay offer is at par with spi copyediting right?

At 15-16t, I guess SPi copyediting salary is slightly higher. The only thing going with Convergys is that among callcenters they probably have the most stringent standards...

mas bigger ba ang LP Dmgt kaysa LP dipolog?

LP owns three establishments here in Dumaguete.

Lee Super Plaza (5 stories - 2 lower ground levels - 2 levels carpark - 1 annex bldg) which is obviously way bigger than LP Dipolog.
Ever Mall (2 levels with cinema)
LP Hypermarket

i was there in dmgt last sunday, jas wondering y wl traffic lights ang city.

The city does not need traffic light system esp in the old central business district. The roads in the CBD are not lengthy enough.

The upper ring of the left main atrium of RP Dumaguete is already installed. I should be taking pictures anytime soon, or if time permits...

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Somebody told me ePLDT Ventus will open its Dumaguete site on October in Bagacay, near Hypermart...

LP owns three establishments here in Dumaguete.

Lee Super Plaza (5 stories - 2 lower ground levels - 2 levels carpark - 1 annex bldg) which is obviously way bigger than LP Dipolog.
Ever Mall (2 levels with cinema)
LP Hypermarket


i was in dmgt 4 yrs ago. newly open ra MART-1. then on the ground floor may pizaa hut parlor. last week ning balik ko usab DMGT. but i noticed wana didto ang pizza hut.

Wala kang panalo, ritche! Magfocus ka na lang sa mga developments dito sa city at province ng Negros Or. and stop comparing kung anong meron ka sa ibang mga lugar. Kung gusto mo magcompare magprovide ka nga totoong data at numbers, hindi lang assumptions.
Some people are very sensitive when it comes sa mga ganyang bagay!


Maybe you're right. Convergys Dumaguete could be smaller since they have to compete with other callcenters that are also coming here. But since its Convergys, perhaps okay na yan...

And who knows, they might put up more than one site here in Dumaguete...

Somebody told me ePLDT Ventus will open its Dumaguete site on October in Bagacay, near Hypermart...

I thought their site will be in Tanjay? Are they also putting up a Dumaguete site?

Wala kang panalo, ritche! Magfocus ka na lang sa mga developments dito sa city at province ng Negros Or. and stop comparing kung anong meron ka sa ibang mga lugar. Kung gusto mo magcompare magprovide ka nga totoong data at numbers, hindi lang assumptions.
Some people are very sensitive when it comes sa mga ganyang bagay!

:applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: very well said :) he never learned his lessons....this is the second time he compared something to Bacolod...first was Robinson's hahahaha!!!! and now sanparq....whew!!!! very funny :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: nagmumukha siya tuloy katawa tawa :)

i was in dmgt 4 yrs ago. newly open ra MART-1. then on the ground floor may pizaa hut parlor. last week ning balik ko usab DMGT. but i noticed wana didto ang pizza hut.

Pizza Hut is transferring to Robs Place, @uncanny

View of Rizal Boulevard from Bethel's Patio

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nice view of the park.

Wala kang panalo, ritche! Magfocus ka na lang sa mga developments dito sa city at province ng Negros Or. and stop comparing kung anong meron ka sa ibang mga lugar. Kung gusto mo magcompare magprovide ka nga totoong data at numbers, hindi lang assumptions.
Some people are very sensitive when it comes sa mga ganyang bagay!

Good suggestions @lewdsaint!:okay::okay: Personally, I'm really happy sa mga developments in Dumaguete.

so they stopped operating until they open in Robi?

Pizza Hut is transferring to Robs Place, @uncanny

I thought their site will be in Tanjay? Are they also putting up a Dumaguete site?

yup, ive heard that too... they will operate on october daw.same as robinsons..they still need to build building pa yata.

Ummmmmmm...... i dont think so, not even close :)

have you heard the small call centers here in dumaguete? mga 7-10 employees lang daw.. shifting schedules. one infront of the provincial hospital and one in the octagon pc stores. but dont know why wala cla mga names. illigal na? lol :nuts::lol:

ps.

ayaw pod awaya ninyo c ritch..:)

Dumaguete city and negros oriental is considered as one of the best vacation place in the country according to rated k.. Korina sanchez always loves to be here in the city. antulang is alwys featured.. meaning we are famous in the country.. hehehhe

have you heard the small call centers here in dumaguete? mga 7-10 employees lang daw.. shifting schedules. one infront of the provincial hospital and one in the octagon pc stores. but dont know why wala cla mga names. illigal na? lol :nuts::lol:

ps.

ayaw pod awaya ninyo c ritch..:)

IMO,Hindi naman inaaway, kino-correct lang.:) No need to compare na kasi, let's all be happy na lang sa mga nangyayari sa mga cities natin. As what @lewdsaint posted, Focus na lang tayo sa mga cities natin.

have you heard the small call centers here in dumaguete? mga 7-10 employees lang daw.. shifting schedules. one infront of the provincial hospital and one in the octagon pc stores. but dont know why wala cla mga names. illigal na? lol :nuts::lol:

ps.

ayaw pod awaya ninyo c ritch..:)

I heard somewhere about these callcenters. The one on top of Octagon is called Paragon, If I am not mistaken. They said it's a branch of a callcenter in Manila. The one in front of the Provincial Hospital, on the other hand, is owned by a Korean...

^^I also heard about callcenter agents now dealing with people who want to find dates or BF/GF...Yeah callcenters are now serving almost any kind of human needs...

Si ritche talaga oh! Mahilig sa second hand informations. Confirm mo muna ang mga balita na ganyan...para hindi ka pagsabihan.

so they stopped operating until they open in Robi?

Yeah, they stopped for the mean time waiting for Robs to open hopefully by October.

Si ritche talaga oh! Mahilig sa second hand informations. Confirm mo muna ang mga balita na ganyan...para hindi ka pagsabihan.

This thread does not pretend to be a news site or agency, so you can expect people to make mistakes. Maybe you can call this site as a "grapevine", and sometimes grapevines are more reliable than official news sources. The big advantage about grapevines is that you can not hold them liable for the information that they give out since these are unofficial...

Yeah, they stopped for the mean time waiting for Robs to open hopefully by October.

Sayang naman yung income na makukuha pa nila.

Ok! Let's make it TSIMIS lang! :)
Kung sabagay maraming nanganganak sa tsimis lang. :D

I will be posting my photos and developments around the province and city soon. :)

This thread does not pretend to be a news site or agency, so you can expect people to make mistakes. Maybe you can call this site as a "grapevine", and sometimes grapevines are more reliable than official news sources. The big advantage about grapevines is that you can not hold them liable for the information that they give out since these are unofficial...

^^ Bakit soon pa, sana ngayon na!:) Keep them rolling @lewdsaint!:) :)

Kalma ka lang guard!
Pati Negros Occ. sakupon ko.
Ginalagare ko subong ang Negros pakadto sa Panay damo chance nga makakuha ko pics. I just got my cam from Manila last weekend.

^^ Bakit soon pa, sana ngayon na!:) Keep them rolling @lewdsaint!:) :)

^^ Really? Thank You guid (advanced)!:).

sige....indi na kami kahulat lew :) hehehehehe baha naman ni pics gali :)

Kalma ka lang guard!
Pati Negros Occ. sakupon ko.
Ginalagare ko subong ang Negros pakadto sa Panay damo chance nga makakuha ko pics. I just got my cam from Manila last weekend.

That's nice of you :)...

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Left main atrium is in place. Posts for the alfresco area at the malls' back portion are already in place as well...

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No CHB for outer wall...

Dumaguete school breeds endangered deer
06/03/2009

CATCHING a glimpse of one of the world’s rarest deers, the Philippine spotted deer (Cervus alfredi), is no longer impossible with the first captive breeding facility of Silliman University in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental.

There are only a few hundred of the Philippine spotted deer estimated to be in existence, with 23 in Silliman University. Four of the 23 deers were born January this year.

The Philippine Spotted Deer project of Silliman University, being managed by the Center for Tropical Conservation Studies (Centrop), is the second captive breeding facility set up by Silliman for critically endangered species.

The first is the Philippine crocodile breeding facility.

The deer facility sits on a 9,000-square meter wooded environment, and forms part of the A.Y. Reyes Zoological and Botanical Garden collection of endemic plant and animal wildlife.

Open to the public, the garden also houses other endangered species, including the giant fruit bat (Acerodon jubatus), Visayan warty pig (Sus cebifronous) and the bleeding heart pigeon (Gallicolumba keayi).

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20090603-208602/Dumaguete-school-breeds-endangered-deer

^^ I feel so fortunate having to have those very rare deer species just within our campus!!

^^Yeah, I actuallynposted them here...I'll look for it.

Will Robs really make it by October???... Anyway, I have already seen some guys working on the flooring. I have also seen air con ducts snaking all over the mall's ceiling..

Wild animals at CENTROP
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Will Robs really make it by October???... Anyway, I have already seen some guys working on the flooring. I have also seen air con ducts snaking all over the mall's ceiling..

Partially, perhaps...

There were some unconfirmed rumors last night that there are two H1N1 victims already here in the city. Let's watch and be careful!

In another development, 5 Convergys trainors daw are conducting callcenter training at ACSAT.

^^ Silliman Zoo!.. I miss you! Are those ladies part of the exhibit? Hehehe..

^^They were just "funny" visitors, the guest of Harold's Mansion, I guess.

Partially, perhaps...

Well, if they are really determined to open it by that time, then it will really open! With the downsizing of the mall, will Toys 'R Us be still there? Because in the original floor plan, Toys 'R Us has a designated spot on the second level.. I hope there will still be Toys 'R Us.

There were some unconfirmed rumors last night that there are two H1N1 victims already here in the city. Let's watch and be careful!

Yeah, rumors. I received a text message. Obviously it has been circulated around the city. Students coming from a vacay outside the country daw nag pa check-up sa SMC.. Although, unconfirmed, prvention is always better than cure.

In another development, 5 Convergys trainors daw are conducting callcenter training at ACSAT.

Hmmm.. Convergys. Cant wait for you if you are really coming!!

^^Some third level tenants are transferred to the second level. For sure Toys R Us will still be there.

^^Some third level tenants are transferred to the second level. For sure Toys R Us will still be there.

Yeah. One of those tenants is CD-R King. In their website kasi, third level sila.

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^^Three more to go!

^^I reall hate those spaghetti wires!

Thread 11 here we come..:)

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The Country's Premiere University Town

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Left main atrium is in place. Posts for the alfresco area at the malls' back portion are already in place as well...

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No CHB for outer wall..

Great!

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Lamppost at the Boulevard

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Sergio Salma Sports Complex, Tanjay

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if bacolod reclamation area were developed na- dumaguete and bacolod has its owned little manila roxas blvd



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social lifestyles between of dumaguete and bacolod are very similar...hot na hot at hit na hit ang sexies at mga parties

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Soon to open, Pancit Malabon Dumaguete branch

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New building being completed with Windy City fastfood as one of its tenants

if bacolod reclamation area were developed na- dumaguete and bacolod has its owned little manila roxas blvd



social lifestyles between of dumaguete and bacolod are very similar...hot na hot at hit na hit ang sexies at mga parties

Yeah, we should make one great big happy island...

Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries
Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City

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Biscocho de Dumaguete

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I was really thinking that they will build a big coffee shop or a really nice downtown restaurant in their ground floor, but it seems they are leaving it vacant for parking...Well, that makes this hotel a really great downtown hotel especially for vacationers who are bringing along with them their vehicles.

^^ Portal west's rooftop al fresco dining is finally done. Tenants na lang ang kulang. It has such a stunning view of the city scape and the boulevard with very relaxing atmosphere perfect for coffee shops!

^^Especially if they put those large umbrellas outside...

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Congratulations Dumaguete City pipz!!!Thread 11 n ta!!

CONGRATS DUMAGUETE!!!

CONGRATS DUMAGUETE!!!

Thanks...

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Umaanda pa ba to?

Wow, Thread 11 na!:banana::banana::banana:

City’s eye and laser center opens at HCH and SUMCFI
June 7, 2009

Very soon, the first Dumaguete Eye and Laser Center, which specializes in all kinds of eye diseases and equipped with the lastest modern high-tech gadgets, will be opened first at the Holy Child Hospital and then at the Silliman U Medical Center.

City’s eye and laser center opens at HCH and SUMCFI This venture is a joint project of five ophtalmologists in the city who have combined their talents and resources to come up with a modern eye and laser center. No longer will patients go to Cebu or Manila because they can be treated right here. The founders are:

Opthalmologists Doctors Florencita Jordan (225- 4414), Alberto Flores (225- 2682), Gerardo Cinco (09178301838), Donovan Jabines (09209054182) and Dr. Rolly Regalado, EENT.

Their modern high-tech eye disease equipment include: At Holy Child Hospital:

Canoin CF-I fundus camera and flouresceon angiography; Haa-Streit Eye Suite and Octopus 900Visual Field Analayzer; Leicas M8440 & Zeiss operating microscopes; Oertli Advanced Phacoemulsification system; Their SUMCFI-based equipment include: Iridez Aaser System and the Nidek Laser System.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4965

1,000 JOBS open at June 12 Job Fair
June 7, 2009

More than 10 overseas employment agencies are expected to participate in the jobs fair to be held at Quezon Park, Dumaguete City on June 12 in commemoration of the 111th anniversary of the Philippine Independence Day.

Labor Employment Officer III Kenrick Villaluz of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said that more than 1,000 overseas employment opportunities will be opened during the jobs fair. Local job vacancies from SPI and Robinsons will also join government agencies in hiring workers through the Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP), Villaluz said.

The DOLE expects placement agencies to accept both professionals and skilled workers which are in demand abroad, thus, job seekers in Negros Oriental are encouraged to take the opportunity to avail of the job offers directly to the workers. Among the jobs expected to be offered are electricians, plumbers, domestic helpers, mechanics, welders, engineers, nurses, cooks, and bakers, among others.

The local DOLE anticipated that the countries where the workers to be deployed by placement agencies are in the Middle East, Hong Kong, Singapore and Europe.

DOLE officials reminded the applicants to bring their resume/biodata, credentials, certificate of employment during the jobs fair. It would be better to have passport and NBI clearance for travel abroad, the DOLE said. (Jennifer Catan Tilos)

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4900

Student enrollment drops in Dumaguete
June 7, 2009

Despite the policy of suspending the collection of fees and spirited campaign for students to enroll, education officials of this so-called university town revealed that the number of students for school year 2009-2010 has significantly dropped in both the public elementary and high school.

Dean Teresita Sinda of the Silliman University College of Nursing claims that all nursing schools in this university town are experiencing low enrollment mainly because the demand of nurses abroad has also slowed down significantly. In fact, New Zealand has stopped hiring Filipino nurses.

Assistant City Schools Division Superintendent Dr. Emigdio Omictin said that currently there are only 12,000 pupils enrolled in elementary and 4,000 in the high school. In contrast, there were 13,000 elementary and 5, 700 high school enrollees in 2008-2009.

However, Department of Education officials are confident that the number will increase as public schools will continue to accept enrollees.

Meanwhile, there are no major problems occurring during the first week of classes in public schools. Like their counterparts elsewhere in the country, all students were instructed on the ways and means on how to prevent getting infected of the Influenza A H1N1 virus from their teachers who were briefed even before the classes started.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4921

City’s eye and laser center opens at HCH and SUMCFI
June 7, 2009

Very soon, the first Dumaguete Eye and Laser Center, which specializes in all kinds of eye diseases and equipped with the lastest modern high-tech gadgets, will be opened first at the Holy Child Hospital and then at the Silliman U Medical Center.

City’s eye and laser center opens at HCH and SUMCFI This venture is a joint project of five ophtalmologists in the city who have combined their talents and resources to come up with a modern eye and laser center. No longer will patients go to Cebu or Manila because they can be treated right here. The founders are:

Opthalmologists Doctors Florencita Jordan (225- 4414), Alberto Flores (225- 2682), Gerardo Cinco (09178301838), Donovan Jabines (09209054182) and Dr. Rolly Regalado, EENT.


Their modern high-tech eye disease equipment include:
At Holy Child Hospital:
Canoin CF-I fundus camera and flouresceon angiography; Haa-Streit Eye Suite and Octopus 900Visual Field Analayzer; Leicas M8440 & Zeiss operating microscopes; Oertli Advanced Phacoemulsification system;

Their SUMCFI-based equipment include:
Iridez Aaser System and the Nidek Laser System.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=4965

^^
Hmmm... Seems that HCH offers more services and has more high-tech equipment compared to that of SUMC's...

Actually, there will be three (3) eye and laser centers opening this quarter in the city.

Holy Child Hospital Eye Center
Silliman Medical Center Eye Center
ACES Associated Cebu Eye Specialists - Dumaguete Clinic, LP Square

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^^
Hmmm... Seems that HCH offers more services and has more high-tech equipment compared to that of SUMC's...

Actually, there will be three (3) eye and laser centers opening this quarter in the city.

Holy Child Hospital Eye Center
Silliman Medical Center Eye Center
ACES Associated Cebu Eye Specialists - Dumaguete Clinic, LP Square


Apparently Silliman and Holy Child will share the same equipment and doctors. Some equipment under the Nidec Laser System:

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Iridex Laser System:

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Cebu's Eye Centers have more advanced laser equipment as they are using the latest Zyoptix from B&L. But as time goes by, and our eye specialists become well trained, perhaps our eye centers could have the more advanced equipment and perform more sophisticated operations such as LASIK and PRK.

^^ We just have to be thankful we have three eye centers in our city.. not every city are privileged to have three eye centers simultaneously opening.. Our three hospitals have CAT scans and the Provincial Hospital has the MRI. Now we don't have to go somewhere just to have these...

Newly opened RANA VERDE cafe @ GABBY's Bistro

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Chef and Owner: Gabby del Prado


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RANA VERDE CAFE @ GABBY's Bistro

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Chef and Owner: Gabby del Prado


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Turistas on the topmost bleachers of Aqua Swimming Pools with the background view of Pedices Coliseum, Capitol Area, Dumaguete City

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Scenic Dumaguete Boulevard

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Provincial Capitol

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Absin Chrsitmas House

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Handumanan Souvenir Shop

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Cafe Antonio

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Kuya Moe and Eugene Domingo

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Painting Course Opens SY 09-10

Silliman University is still accepting applicants for the Bachelor of Fine Arts major in Painting program.

The new course offering is under the College of Performing Arts and explores the basic elements and principles of art, the role of art in culture, and innovative approaches to art education in the Philippines. It seeks to enhance the artistic skills of its students, preparing them for a career in visual arts, advertising, and other related fields.

Developing this course took time to ensure that a good faculty line-up is put in place. Its opening this school year responds to a long-time dream of offering a full course in painting, apart from the required Fine Arts 51 class on art appreciation and the studio classes being offered during summer.

Those interested to comprise the pioneering batch are encouraged to visit COPA on the second floor of Hibbard Hall. Applicants may also e-mail copa@su.edu.ph, or call (035) 422-6002 local 250.

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2 Solar Lampposts Mounted at Silliman Entrance

Two solar lampposts prominently stand at what most refer to as the main entrance to the Silliman University campus at the corner of Silliman and Hibbard Avenues.

In a low-key event, the lampposts were formally turned over June 5 by Mr. Nestor Bredes, a representative of Solar Electric Company, Inc., to SU Buildings and Grounds Superintendent Engr. Edgar Ygnalaga. The event coincided with Silliman’s celebration of World Environment Day.

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Each lamppost has a solar panel that can generate up to 60 watts of power. Equipped with a 12-volt battery, a 30-watt LED bulb and a photo sensor, it automatically lights on in the late afternoon and shuts off power in the morning for recharging.

The lampposts provide a warm ambience in the area where the Gates of Knowledge, one of the Silliman landmarks distinguished by a set of majestic Silliman portals, is located. They are mounted between the Portal West Building and the Cooperative building.

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Adopting solar technology on campus and in new buildings is one of the environment-friendly initiatives of the University. This runs along Silliman’s “less paper” advocacy which encourages digitized sharing and submission of documents in the University.

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Remember These Morons
[reposted from The Filipino Writer]

Read the list of congressmen here who signed House Resolution No. 1109. (Those who voted “Aye” may not have signed this HR 1109.) Feel free to copy and paste this list to your blog post or Facebook note or other social media sites and state “I am ashamed of my Congressman (enter name if applicable, district) for supporting HR1109.”

National Capital Region

Vincent P. Crisologo, Quezon City
Matias V. Defensor, Jr., Quezon City
Mary Ann L. Susano, Quezon City
Nanette Castelo-Daza, Quezon City
Bienvenido M. Abante Jr., Manila
Jaime C. Lopez, Manila
Maria Zenaida B. Angping, Manila
Maria Theresa B. David, Manila
Amado S. Bagatsing, Manila
Daniel R. De Guzman, Marikina City
Marcelino R. Teodoro, Marikina City
Eduardo C. Zialcita, Parañaque City
Henry M. Dueñas, Jr., Taguig
Alvin S. Sandoval, Malabon City-Navotas City
Jose Antonio F. Roxas, Pasay City
Oscar G. Malapitan, Caloocan City
Mary Mitzi L. Cajayon, Caloocan City
Roman T. Romulo, Pasig City
Rexlon T. Gatchalian, Valenzuela City
Magtanggol T. Gunigundo I, Valenzuela City

Cordillera Administrative Region

Manuel S. Agyao, Kalinga
Elias C. Bulut, Jr., Apayao
Mauricio G. Domogan, Baguio City
Samuel M. Dangwa, Benguet
Solomon R. Chungalao, Ifugao

Ilocos Region

Thomas M. Dumpit Jr., La Union
Victor Franciso C. Ortega, La Union
Arthur F. Celeste, Pangasinan
Conrado M. Estrella III, Pangasinan
Marcos O. Cojuangco, Pangasinan
Victor F. Agbayani, Pangasinan
Ma. Rachel J. Arenas, Pangasinan
Eric D. Singson, Ilocos Sur
Ronald V. Singson, Ilocos Sur
Roque R. Ablan, Jr., Ilocos Norte
Cecilia S. Luna], Abra

Cagayan Valley

Florencio L. Vargas, Cagayan
Manuel N. Mamba, Cagayan
Junie E. Qua, Quirino
Carlo Oliver D. Diasnes, Batanes
Rodolfo T. Albano, Isabela
Edwin C. Uy, Isabela

Central Luzon

Jose V. Yap, Tarlac
Jeci A. Lapus, Tarlac
Monica Louise Prieto-Teodoro, Tarlac
Lorna C. Silverio, Bulacan
Pedro M. Pancho, Bulacan
Reylina G. Nicolas, Bulacan
Ma. Victoria Sy-Alvarado, Bulacan
Arturo C. Robes, San Jose del Monte City
Albert C. Garcia, Bataan
Herminia B. Roman, Bataan
Joseph Gilbert F. Violago, Nueva Ecija
Ma. Milagros H. Magsaysay, Zambales
Antonio M. Diaz, Zambales
Aurelio D. Gonzales, Jr., Pampanga
Juan Miguel M. Arroyo, Pampanga
Anna York P. Bondoc, Pampanga
Carmelo F. Lazatin, Pampanga

CALABARZON

Danilo E. Suarez, Quezon
Wilfrido Mark C. Enverga, Quezon
Michael John R. Duavit, Rizal
Adeline Rodriguez-Zaldarriaga, Rizal
Angelito C. Gatlabayan, Antipolo City
Roberto V. Puno, Antipolo City
Eileen Ermita-Buhain, Batangas
Mark Llandro L. Mendoza, Batangas
Victoria H. Reyes, Batangas
Jesus Crispin C. Remulla, Cavite
Elpidio F. Barzaga, Jr., Cavite
Maria Evita R. Arago, Laguna
Edgar S. San Luis, Laguna

MIMAROPA

Antonio C. Alvarez, Palawan
Carmencita O. Reyes, Marinduque
Eleandro Jesus F. Madrona, Romblon
Ma. Amelita C. Villarosa, Occidental Mindoro
Rodolfo G. Valencia, Oriental Mindoro

Bicol Region

Rizalina Seachon-Lanete, Masbate
Narciso R. Bravo, Jr., Masbate
Antonio T. Kho, Masbate
Al Francis C. Bichara, Albay
Reno G. Lim, Albay
Luis R. Villafuerte, Camarines Sur
Felix R. Alfelor, Jr., Camarines Sur
Diosdado Ignacio Jose Maria Macapagal-Arroyo, Camarines Sur
Joseph A. Santiago, Catanduanes
Jose G. Solis, Sorsogon

Western Visayas

Florencio T. Miraflores, Aklan
Genaro M. Alvarez, Jr., Negros Occidental
Jeffrey P. Ferrer, Negros Occidental
Ignacio T. Arroyo, Jr., Negros Occidental
Jose Carlos V. Lacson, Negros Occidental
Alfredo D. Marañon III, Negros Occidental
Raul T. Gonzalez, Jr., Iloilo City
Niel C. Tupas, Jr., Iloilo
Ferjenel G. Biron, Iloilo
Arthur Defensor, Sr., Iloilo
Judy J. Syjuco, Iloilo
Janette L. Garin, Iloilo
Joaquin Carlos Rahman A. Nava, Guimaras
Fredenil H. Castro, Capiz

Central Visayas

Roberto C. Cajes, Bohol
Edgardo M. Chatto, Bohol
Pryde Henry A. Teves, Negros Oriental
Pablo P. Garcia, Cebu
Pablo John F. Garcia, Cebu
Ramon H. Durano VI, Cebu
Nerissa Corazon Soon-Ruiz, Cebu
Benhur L. Salimbangon, Cebu
Eduardo R. Gullas, Cebu
Antonio V. Cuenco, Cebu City
Raul V. Del Mar, Cebu City

Eastern Visayas

Roger G. Mercado, Southern Leyte
Eufrocino M. Codilla, Sr., Leyte
Carmen L. Cari, Leyte
Andres D. Salvacion Jr., Leyte
Trinidad G. Apostol, Leyte
Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez, Leyte
Reynaldo S. Uy, Samar
Sharee Ann T. Tan, Samar
Teodolo M. Coquilla, Eastern Samar
Paul R. Daza, Northern Samar
Emil L. Ong, Northern Samar
Glenn A. Chong, Biliran

Zamboanga Peninsula

Rosendo S. Labadlabad, Zamboanga del Norte
Cecilia G. Jalosjos-Carreon, Zamboanga del Norte
Cesar G. Jalosjos, Zamboanga del Norte
Victor J. Yu, Zamboanga del Sur
Antonio H. Cerilles, Zamboanga del Sur
Dulce Ann K. Hofer, Zamboanga Sibugay

Northern Mindanao

Vicente F. Belmonte, Jr., Lanao del Norte
Abdullah D. Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte
Rolando A. Uy, Cagayan de Oro City
Marina P. Clarete, Misamis Occidental
Herminia M. Ramiro, Misamis Occidental
Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano, Misamis Oriental
Pedro P. Romualdo, Camiguin
Candido P. Pancrudo Jr., Bukidnon

Davao Region

Franklin P. Bautista, Davao del Sur
Marc Douglas C. Cagas IV, Davao del Sur
Arrel R. Olaño, Davao del Norte
Antonio F. Lagdameo, Jr., Davao del Norte
Isidro T. Ungab, Davao City
Vincent J. Garcia, Davao City
Prospero Nograles, Davao City
Thelma Z. Almario, Davao Oriental
Nelson L. Dayanghirang, Davao Oriental
Rommel C. Amatong, Compostela Valley
Manuel E. Zamora, Compostela Valley

SOCCSKSARGEN

Datu Pax S. Mangudadatu, Sultan Kudarat
Arnulfo F. Go, Sultan Kudarat
Emmylou Taliño-Mendoza, Cotabato
Bernardo F. Piñol, Jr., Cotabato

CARAGA Region

Glenda B. Ecleo, Dinagat Islands
Philip A. Pichay, Surigao del Sur
Florencio C. Garay, Surigao del Sur
Francisco T. Matugas, Surigao del Norte
Guillermo A. Romarate, Jr., Surigao del Norte
Edelmiro A. Amante, Agusan del Norte
Jose S. Aquino II, Agusan del Norte

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Pangalian M. Balindong, Lanao del Sur
Faysah Omaira M. Dumarpa, Lanao del Sur
Yusop H. Jikiri, Sulu
Munir M. Arbison, Sulu
Simeon Datumanong, Maguindanao
Nur G. Jaafar, Tawi-Tawi

Party- Lists

Narciso D. Santiago III, Alliance for Rural Concerns
Edgar L. Valdez, Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives
Ernesto C. Pablo, Association of Philippine Electric Cooperatives
Robert Raymund M. Estrella, Abono
Nicanor M. Briones, Agricultural Sector Alliance of the Philippines, Inc.

It's a shame that one congressman from Negros Oriental succumbed to the greed for power of Malacanang. The bright side though is that 2 out of the 3 representatives from Negros Oriental stand on their principles even though known to be close allies of the president. Congratulations to Cong. George Arnaiz and Cong. Josie Sy-Limkaichong!

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Here are some pictures I took 2 years ago. This is a repost by the way. When I visited Silliman Zoo again about 2 months ago. Gone now are the Philippine Brown Deers which according to the caretaker were returned to their owners while the giant Philippine Crocodile has already died due to old age. Anyway, no need to be upset as it is part of the circle of life and there are still other crocodiles at the Silliman Zoo and also at the Marine Lab.

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SILLIMAN ZOO


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AY Reyes Zoological and Botanical Garden


SILLIMAN ZOO is a mini forest and the home of the Center of Tropical Preservation (Centrop). This forest serves as a captive breeding ground for some of the country's endangered and endemic species like the Visayan Spotted Deer, Philippine Brown Deer, Philippine Crocodile, Visayan Tarictic Hornbill, Negros Bleeding Heart Pigeon, Reticulated Pigeon, Visayan Warty Pig, Long Tailed Macaque, and Flying Fox (giant fruit bats).


For years now, it has been making conservation efforts for the survival of these species. Some of the offsprings from these captive breedings were distributed to different partner zoos around the world for a greater chance of their survival while some were released back to the wild.

This mini forest is also made up of a collection of different species of trees around the country.




ENTER THE SILLIMAN ZOO
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VISAYAN SPOTTED DEER

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One of the most threatened deer species in the world. Now extinct in the islands of Cebu, Guimaras, and Masbate and found only in the remaining forest patches of Negros and Panay islands.

They are herbivores feeding on flowers, berries, grasses, and fruits. Males are differentiated from females by their horns called "antlers".

Conservation Status: ENDANGERED



PHILIPPINE CROCODILE

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The Philippine crocodile is one of the most severely threatened species of crocodiles. The species persist as isolated individuals and small populations in Mindanao, Negros and Mindoro. Confirmed sites include Nabuntaran, Calarian Lake, Macasendy marsh, Liguasan marsh (Mindanao) and the Pagatban river (Negros). Current wild population size may be no more than 100 non-hatchlings.


PHILIPPINE BROWN DEER

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The Philippine Brown Deer is originally restricted to the Philippines but was later introduced into the Marianna Islands. It can be found throughout most of the country but hunting caused this species' number to decline. Local extinction has been reported in Catanduanes and Biliran.



VISAYAN WARTY PIG

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... actually just 3 little pigs probably hiding from the big bad wolf


The Visayan warty pig is a little-known, small, forest-dwelling pig that has only recently been recognised as a separate species. Historically found throughout the Visayan Islands, this species is now extinct over at least 98% of its former range, with the few surviving populations confined to fragments of remaining habitat on the islands of Negros and Panay.



VISAYAN TARICTIC HORNBILL

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One of the smaller Philippine hornbills found only on the remaining patches of Negros and Panay islands.

They are omnivores, feeding on fruits, insects, and smaller mammals. They are important pollinators and seeds dispensers, which is a vital role in forest regeneration.

Conservation Status: ENDANGERED



NEGROS BLEEDING HEART PIGEON

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This endemic bird species can be found in lowland dipterocarp and primary forest areas.

It is distinguishable from other bleeding heart pigeons by its elongated red streak.

Its wild populations are limited to the remaining forest fragments of Negros and Panay. With these continuining habitat loss on these islands, the Negros bleeding heart pigeon is now critically endagered.



RETICULATED PYTHON

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It is the longest of the python snakes, with lengths up to 33 feet!

It is the most widespread python species in the world. However, its wild population is heavily threatened by the illegal wildlife trade of its skin, blood, and gall bladder which are used in traditional medicine practices.

These animals are usually killed when encountered by humans.



LONG-TAILED MACAQUE

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where's the macaque?


These primates are found in primary, secondary, coastal, mangroves, swamps, and forest in Southern Indochina, Burma, Indonesia, Philippines, and India's Nicobar Islands. Because monkeys are naturally tolerant with humans, they may also be found near villages.

Although not endangered, wild populations are severely threatened by habitat loss and illegal pet trade.



FLYING FOX

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artificial bat cave; the bats cannot be captured well by the camera because of the thin plastic screen

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Flying fox or fruit bat is endemic to the Philippines and that it is found no where else in the world. This specie is held in captivity only at two facillities in the world which are the Lubee Foundation and CENTROP at the Silliman University in the Philippines.

Status: Declining due to habitat destruction, but still fairly wide-spread and stable



COLLECTION OF DIFFERENT SPECIES OF TREES

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a forest at the heart of the city



HOW TO VIEW

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LOCATION


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Silliman Zoo is just located behind the Silliman Soccer Ballfied and Archery Range. Only a tall hollowblock wall separate between the two.

It's a shame that one congressman from Negros Oriental succumbed to the greed for power of Malacanang. The bright side though is that 2 out of the 3 representatives from Negros Oriental stand on their principles even though known to be close allies of the president. Congratulations to Cong. George Arnaiz and Cong. Josie Sy-Limkaichong!

We need to change some provisions in the constitution, which was done in a hurry after the 1986 Edsa Revolution. Provision like, foreign investment 40% cap, and ownership should be amended so as to encourage more foreign investment in the country.

^^ Change yes...but the intentions are very dubious especially elections are coming...

Sorry for the OT mga bai.

We need to change some provisions in the constitution, which was done in a hurry after the 1986 Edsa Revolution. Provision like, foreign investment 40% cap, and ownership should be amended so as to encourage more foreign investment in the country.

We need to change some provisions in the constitution, which was done in a hurry after the 1986 Edsa Revolution. Provision like, foreign investment 40% cap, and ownership should be amended so as to encourage more foreign investment in the country.

No doubt about it, change is apparent. I am a strong supporter for charter change. I used to be an advocate for charter change and I still am now. I have debated a lot of people about it a few years ago on the defunct forums like tagadgte.com and sillimanians.com. I am a firm believer that for this nation to improve in leaps and bounds, we must rectify our constitution.

The big but about this is how these congressmen have handled this issue. One should not be naive enough to sense the ulterior motive behind the hasty proceedings in the passing of this bill. If an ordinary bill would take 2 Houses to pass into law, how much more for a constitutional amendment when all the laws of the land will be based upon it.

If we are going to change our constitution, it should be done through Constitutional Convention and not through Constituent Assembly. If ever it will be done through the latter's way, expect these representatives to eat its own pie, bloat its belly, all at the people's expense. Expect its own interest to be at the forefront when making these amendments. When one can observe on how truth is being suppress these days, when lies and grip of power are bywords, and the thickest of thick faces hardened by calluses of greed and corruption are already immune of the people's criticisms then I would certainly have no doubt that such charter change would just be a circus of mockeries.

If we should change our constitution then so be it but it should be done where the true focus should be for what is best for the Filipino people and not for its own personal interest. Let it be through Constitutional Convention.

Happy 111th Independence Day

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^^ there are now yachts "parked" at the rizal boulevard... definitely adds beauty to the view....

INDEPENDENCE DAY H20 RAIN PARTY
Barefoot Bistro Grounds

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photos grabbed from Ian Casocot's FB

great pix of DC!

Some pics from DGT Airport:

5J A320 seconds after taking off
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5J A320 on final approach
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5J A320 seconds before touching down
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PR 294 (A319-100) as it takes off
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Renovation of the ePLDT Ventus Dumaguete site at the back of LP Hypermart will start tomorrow. This new callcenter is scheduled to open in October this year.

Renovation? So u mean there is already a building present in the area?? WOW! Another major BPO player in the country putting up a site here..... Teletech, SPI, StudentUniverse, WorkAvenue, and now ePLDT Ventus.. What's next? Convergys?????? Hehehe. Hoping! Btw, I thought ePLDT Ventus will be put up in Tanjay..

^^They will actually use two unused buildings at the back of LP Hypermart, near the Court Sports Club, which are intended as bodegas for the stocks of Lee Plaza. But mind you, consistent with the thrust of ePLDT to provide world class workplaces to its workers, these bodegas will be nice once renovation is finished. I have seen the of the video of eVentus sites and their interiors, and they are all world class and comparable to our Teletech site here. The bodegas all have high ceilings, but I don't know if they will be made into two levels, or one level with mezzanine. Anyway, as you can see, The Court Sports Club is nice, so more or less, the eVentus work place might be nicer...

By the way, those bodegas were supposed to be rented by the ICT Group, another US-based callcenter company which backed out when Teletech confirmed its entry here.

See ePLDT videos here (http://www.epldtventus.com/media.php?page_id=167&category_id=7&mp=7). As Jed explained, ePLDT bought YEHS outsourcing. So I guess they will retain their Tanjay operation, and thir Dumaguete site is just an expansion.

^^ Where did you get this news, ritch?? At least this one's confirmed. Now, Convergys na sad..... :D

Hinay hinay, mahina ang kalaban. Hehehe. Perhaps next year pa yan...

That will do.. hehe. At least naa nay ePLDT Ventus..:) How many seats will they have??

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If you have time, kindly go to Hypermart and take pictures from your cam of the eVentus tarp posted in front...

Wala pang press release dito, but they are already starting the renovation hehehe :lol:.

I guess it will be more than 300 initially. But that two bodegas I guess could accomodate more than 800 workstations. That's quite big...

Really?? I have not passed in there for quite a while na kasi.. I'll check it out this afternoon..:)

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^^Thanks...

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St. Louis School-Don Bosco

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^^World class! Is this the work of Architect Antique?

Beep! Beep! The classic American school bus of Silliman University..:)

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^^Vintage bus, imported from the States...Some schools in the States still use this kind of bus. Even some big universities in Manila do.

^^ Believe it or not, all of them still runs on original Ford engines, although the exterior is 100% Dodge. They are more than 30 years old! Does the university have any plans on changing them or are they still too traditional about having them still run around the university??

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The mini bus..

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BEEP! BEEP!

They used to be colored yellow. I like it better yellow. Looks more classic!!

^^World class! Is this the work of Architect Antique?

Yep! It is...:) Those are old shots, actually. It looks more beautiful now with the landscaping ala SPUD style..:)

They should have retained the original yellow color for these buses. I think yellow is the standard color used especially for a school bus....for safety reasons i guess. i too like it yellow...



^^ Believe it or not, all of them still runs on original Ford engines, although the exterior is 100% Dodge. They are more than 30 years old! Does the university have any plans on changing them or are they still too traditional about having them still run around the university??

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They used to be colored yellow. I like it better yellow. Looks more classic!!

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They are now putting on brick pathways at the main Silliman walkways along Hibbard Avenue...

What happened to this thread? I clicked on page three, coz that's where I got up to last time I looked, but there were many posts from a couple of years back. I thought it got to page 9 quickly

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^^With the kind of community Dumaguete has, it has the potential to establish an airport community with shopping malls and office blocks around...such as this one:

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But then again, would the government be willing to finance this? But if the intelligent Dumaguete community, having a little foresight and be more globally competitive, would move towards the achievement of this vision, then I guess it could be done.

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When will this proposal be started. It will be a good if the stadium will be made out of modern materials

Urgent: P5.8 M river control dike
June 16, 2009

Residents of Habitat for Humanity near the Banica River are requesting the city government of Dumaguete to construct a 225 linear meters river control dikes estimated to cost some P5.8 million.

However, Dumaguete City Mayor Agustin Perdices admits that the local government does not have the means to undertake the project financially. For now, he has forwarded the request to the City Engineer’s Office so it could conduct a survey.

Banica River swelled its banks on New Year’s Eve and last February 7 after hours of heavy downpour inundating hundreds of houses while completely destroying dozens of others. In fact, some residents of Habitat for Humanity whose houses were severely affected by the flooding have been relocated to other sites and demolished the remains of their houses.


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When will this proposal be started. It will be a good if the stadium will be made out of modern materials

From the renderings we can see that the grandstand will most probably be made of steel I-bars, and steel framing and translucent roofing. I hope the track oval will also be rubberized.

^^Something's wrong with our thread...

^^It's now actually merged with an older thread...

^^Something's wrong with our thread...

Any other thread seems to have something wrong going on.. i dont know.

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INDEPENDENCE DAY H2O RAIN PARTY
Barefoot Bistro Al Fresco Grounds

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Well, well, it was a big international event so it's not surprising!..:banana: I bet it's not only Singapore that published the event here in the city!

Hey guys!

I just got a virus threat, a dropper agent while opening SSC! THe moderators need to update their virus scans. SSC is infected.

^^Maybe better than hosting the Palaro, and at a definitely lower cost:lol:...

I just got a virus threat, a dropper agent while opening SSC! THe moderators need to update their virus scans. SSC is infected.



Really...but my computer's working well, maybe it's not being felt yet.

Well if you are talking about H1N1, then it's another story...

^^Maybe better than hosting the Palaro, and at a definitely lower cost:lol:...

Yeah yeah!.. Plus international publication of our city! It was a blessing in disguise that our province did not win the bid in hosting for the palaro.. Another much better event came up.. Not just a mere national event but an international one. Btw, the convention center looks so nice!

A virus would explain the old posts coming on this thread.

I have Bit defender, which gave the alert and said its origins was SSC.

Hehehe! I'll try giving my laptop amoxicillin.

My computer doesn't have a functional antivirus this time, but everything's okay...

^^ Same here.. I hope this will still be okay later......

Yeah yeah!.. Plus international publication of our city! It was a blessing in disguise that our province did not win the bid in hosting for the palaro.. Another much better event came up.. Not just a mere national event but an international one. Btw, the convention center looks so nice!

Bagay sa taste ng mga Singporeans :lol:....

FOREST AND RIVER
Visit And Captivate At The Idyllic Oriental Negros



Forest Camp
Valencia, Negros Oriental


Forest Camp is a mountain resort located at Valencia, Negros Oriental. If one is looking for a place to stay and be in close contact with nature, then this is the best place to be. Nestled in a forest, a cool and lush camp with flowing crystal clear river, man-made river-fed pools and water-slide, hanging bridge, tree house and campsite set amidst a forest setting. There are lots of cottages to choose from cobble stone to nipa huts.

imagine relaxation....

silence broken only by chirping birds....

in a cool high-altitude environment.....

flowers, trees, and mountains....

bathing in a cold and clean river.....

being so close with nature....


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DTI Dumaguete offers livelihood, emergency employment to local, overseas workers

By Jennifer C. Tilos

Dumaguete City (18 June) -- Some 160 displaced Filipino domestic and overseas workers in Negros Oriental are expected to join the free skills training on fruit and root crop processing by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) on June 18, 19, 25 and 26, 2009 to be held at the Techn0logy and Livelihood Development Center, Provincial Nursery Compound, this city.

DTI Information Officer May Liza Sevilla said part of DTI's contribution to Comprehensive Livelihood and Emergency Employment Program (CLEEP) is this training to encourage said workers to see entrepreneurship as a viable career option.

The services that the department can provide to business start-ups include training on basic business skills, product and packaging design assistance, pricing and costing, market exposure, among others, Sevilla said.

Among the assistance CLEEP seeks to provide are product and design development, skills and entrepreneurial training, marketing assistance and introduction of appropriate technologies.

The DTI said it will seek the support of LGUs and NGOs for the projects, which are intended to provide sustainable livelihood and income-generating opportunities for the people, as well as create more entrepreneurs.

Schedule for the training here will start on June 18 for Mango Pickles, Mango Chutney, Mango Juice, and Mango Puree as module 1; on June 19; Papaya Salad, Mango Jam, Pineapple Jam for module 2; June 25, module 3: Camote Chips, Cassava Bibingka, Cassava Pudding and; module 4: Glazed Banana, Banana Catsup, and Banana Chips on June 26.

The DTI is bent on pursuing successful implementation of CLEEP, especially in the countryside.

Register now at the DTI office, 2nd floor Uymatiao Bldg, San Jose St. or at the TLDC office.

For further information, please call Chedette at tel nos. 2254781 and 4225509.

Meanwhile, The Philippines can tap 1 billion dollars to 1.5 billion dollars in Samurai funds within the year to help finance its projected P50-billion increased 2009 budgetary deficit and other pump-priming projects to sustain modest economic growth.

Samurai funds are proceeds of yen bonds that can be issued by international organizations, foreign corporations and foreign governments with a shorter maturity period and usually with a fixed interest rate.

The Japanese government earlier announced the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) will provide a guarantee of up to 500 billion yen to other Asian countries affected by the global crisis if they will issue yen-denominated Samurai bonds. (PIA/JCT)

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DAR-assisted Bindoy town coop opens "Botika sa Barangay"

By Rachelle M. Nessia

Dumaguete City (18 June) -- The Tinaogan Community Coordinators Association (TICCA) in Bindoy town recently launched its Botika ng Barangay (BnB), bringing to 49 the total Botika ng Barangays already operating provincewide.

The launching was attended by 1st District Congresswoman Jocelyn Limkaichong together with DAR provincial head PARO II Grace B. Fua as TICCA is a DAR-assisted cooperative.

BnB is a project of Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo that aims to make available and accessible low-cost, safe and effective medicines in the communities, especially in the marginalized, underserved, critical and hard to reach areas.

The Department of Health (DOH) here is targeting the establishment of one BnB for every two barangays in Negros Oriental.

A local DOH official disclosed that 7 BnBs will soon open in Dumaguete City this year.

DOH representatives in every local government unit in the province are currently campaigning for BnBs with members of the Association of Barangay Captains (ABCs) in the LGUs.

Requirements for the establishment of a BnB outlet include a memorandum of agreement among the DOH, the LGU and the sponsoring community organization or non-government organization as well as undergoing a training of the BnB operator conducted by DOH. (PIA)

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DENR-NegOr celebrates environment month
10:06:00 06/18/2009

THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Negros Oriental is spearheading the celebration of Environment Month in June with the theme “Your Planet Needs You! Unite to Combat Climate Change.”

The celebration aims to raise the level of awareness among the public about the impact of environmental degradation and destruction to the Filipino people.

The activities marking the celebration kicked off during the World Environment Day on June 5 with coastal cleanup and tree planting in barangays Actin and Bongalonan in Basay town, Negros Oriental and a roadside tree planting in barangay Maaslum, Ayungon town.

DENR also distributed malunggay seedlings and awarded checks to the beneficiaries of its reforestation livelihood project on Independence Day, June 12.

On June 24, there will be a Kapihan forum with the Philippine Information Agency, while on the 25th (Arbor Day), tree planting activities will be held in Bindoy and Dauin towns.

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Siaton residents buck rechanneling of river
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Residents of barangays Datag and Caticugan in Siaton, Negros Oriental, are opposing the re-channeling project of Siaton River, and blamed quarrying operation for its damage.

Residents suggested that the government should build a concrete dike to ensure the safety of the residents in the town during a barangay assembly attended by around 100 residents of Barangay Poblacion 4, Datag ang Caticugan in Sitio Pilapil of Barangay Caticugan in Siaton.

Representatives from the National Irrigation Administration, Environment and Natural Resources Division and Sanguniang Bayan Member Alfe Salome Lagos were at the assembly.

The ENRD team headed by Ruperto Badon was conducting a survey of the proposed rechanneling and dredging project of Siaton River, but the residents asked them to stop, saying they were not consulted on the project.

Ricardo Radoc, president of the Caticugan Farmers Association, Incorporated said residents should be consulted because of their bad experiences with the rechanneling project before.

They also fear that because of the rechanneling and dredging project, the NIA dam located over 1.3 kilometers away might be affected. Radoc said the Irrigation Dam is currently used to irrigate around 81 hectares of rice field in Barangay Caticugan alone.

Another resident of Barangay Caticugan, Regina Panoy, said that during the previous floodings, majority of the agricultural areas were damaged by Siaton river. It even damaged some portion of the access road going to Barangay Caticugan which also connects to Lake Balanan, she claimed.

She also alleged that the quarrying operation in the river has caused the too much destruction of the agricultural areas and flooding of the Poblacion barangays.

Nestor Pastor of NIA suggested that their office conduct a topographical survey to be the basis for the proposed rechanneling and dredging project.

Gov. Emilio Macias, II, representatives from ENRD, provincial legal officer Erwin Vergara, stakeholders and Siaton local government were scheduled to hold a conference to address the problem.*JG

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Ritch, is that commercial area part of the business park? If not, who is the developer of that area? What will be on that place?... Where did you get that photo? Hmmm..

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Wow.. Nice, nice!!:banana:
But I still don't see any construction taking place on those two overpasses..

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Wow.. Beautiful!

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^^ Wow! Thanks @[dx] for that photo contribution. Very beautiful find!..:cheers:

HIMIG NG BAYAN
THE FIRST TRUE PHILIPPINE MUSIC FESTIVAL


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Ritch, is that commercial area part of the business park? If not, who is the developer of that area? What will be on that place?... Where did you get that photo? Hmmm..

Well, considering the location, it could be considered a part of the business park. But officially it is not. This was the area that I thought was bought by Robinsons, but actually was bought by this group. It extends all the way to the cockpit, I think. I have yet to see the renderings or the development plan. Will update you as soon as I have additional infos.

Well. I hope they will make it nice since it is a prime location (and I have a 70% inkling that this will be a nice development complimentary to Robinsons, although most probably they would have lower end locators or shops compared to Robinsons, or still high end shops but want instant visibility). This area nowadays is more prime than the downtown area. considering the nearby locators.

That area is about 20,000 sq ms (2 hectares) if I am not mistaken.

The structures that they put at the back of RP Dumaguete on top of the 2 storey structure framing now looks taller than a 1 storey structure. For sure it will be considered as additional storey making Robnsons Dumaguete actually a three storey structure, in some portions.

THE CELLAR CAFE
Coco Grande Boutique Hotel
Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City

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THE CELLAR
Coco Grande Boutique Hotel
Hibbard Avenue, Dumaguete City

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ST CATHERINE OF ALEXANDRIA PARISH

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DUMAGUETE SUNRISE

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Dumaguete series – Lab-As Seafood Restaurant

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Dumaguete City, a province in the Central Visayas also called the City of Gentle People. Its the most Populous City in the region of Negros Oriental.

Lots of restaurants here in the City, Our host gave us the oppurtunity to try one of the better seafood restaurant here. Named Lab-As. Cebuano for FRESH, some would say it is the best seafood restaurant in Dumaguete.

Instead of ordering ala carte, we were presented with a buffet spread of different dishes.

Dumaguete Series – Casablanca (http://gourmandtales.wordpress.com/2009/06/04/dumaguete-series-casablanca/)

Dumaguete Series – Royal Suite Inn Cafe (http://gourmandtales.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/dumaguete-series-royal-suite-inn-cafe/)

Dumaguete Series – Best Dumaguete Pasalubong (http://gourmandtales.wordpress.com/2009/06/09/dumaguete-series-best-dumaguete-pasalubong/)

Ultimate Frisbee & Silliman University --- Simply Inseparable

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Femmes Fatales: Silliman Female Ultimate Frisbee Team!

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RDSi is an offshore business process outsourcing company providing medical transcription, legal transcription, medical billing and coding services to the US market. We were established to offer a globally-competitive offshore outsourcing and consulting services focusing on IT-enabled businesses through a cost-effective plan at its highest quality. Our idea of providing outsourcing business solutions to technologically-capable partners will definitely ensure our commitment to manage IT services with high-value through our company's infrastructure.

They are currently looking for Medical transcriptionists. Starting salary is P16,000.

I heard Ventus offers a higher salary than Teletech, and you don't have to be English proficient as they are serving Philippine clients...

Ultimate Frisbee & Silliman University --- Simply Inseparable
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Beautiful girls, pang cover ng magazine...Most of them I guess are nursing students of Silliman.

^^ Beautiful.. And who would have thought these are frisbee enthusiasts who are not afraid to get down and dirty!... ;)

I heard Ventus offers a higher salary than Teletech, and you don't have to be English proficient as they are serving Philippine clients...

And they are only for morning shift!! Wow....... I'm soo interested. Heheh.. let the competition between giant BPO companies begin (Covergys, u joinig??)! I hope Teletech will increase their salary with the coming of Ventus!

Most of the girls playing frisbee at Silliman are of the beauty queen type, although they are not hungry for such title. I remember Ebony Lautner was asked to join a major beauty contest, and am sure she would handily win the crown considering her height, beauty and brains. She handily replied: "I don't want to be exposed".

And they are only for morning shift!! Wow....... I'm soo interested. Heheh.. let the competition between giant BPO companies begin (Covergys, u joinig??)! I hope Teletech will increase their salary with the coming of Ventus!

90% sure na ang Convergys (they are hungry for talents anyway) and whether we like it or not Dumaguete would be one of the top locations...

June 3, 2009
3rd Visayas Island Congress opens (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/June/03/negor2.htm)
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

The 3rd Visayas Island Congress of the Vice Mayors League of the Philippines will open today even without the guest of honor and speaker of the convention, Sen. Mar Roxas, at the Negros Oriental Convention Center, Dumaguete City.

The event that will focus on the environment and climate change, will run until Friday.

Dumaguete Vice Mayor Woodrow Maquiling said Roxas has begged off because of the ethics hearing in the Senate against Sen. Manny Villar, regarding the C-5 road extension project which is set Thursday.

Maquiling said the league headed in Negros Oriental by Mabinay Vice Mayor Ernesto Uy is trying to get Makati Mayor Jejomar Binay as speaker.

Other speakers are former Department of Environment Sec. Angel Alcala and Silliman University president Dr. Ben Malayang III.*JG

DENR allocates P6.5M for upland dev’t project
BY ROMY AMARADO
Friday, June 19, 2009

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has set aside P6.5 million for the implementation of a family-based upland development program in Negros Oriental.

Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer Oscar Magallones said the project covers around 590 hectares of upland reforestation and agro forestry and about 30 hectares of mangrove rehabilitation.

He said the project will be awarded to families in areas with Community-Based Forest Management Agreement within the watershed in the municipalities of Ayungon, Tayasan, Bindoy, Manjuyod, Sibulan, Basay, Valencia and two other towns which is still to be identified and Bais City.

Magallones said the project will be awarded to individual families with a maximum area of one hectare each.

He added that the DENR will pay P15,000 for a hectare of reforestation and P32,000 per hectare for agro forestry. For mangrove rehabilitation, each hectare will cost P11,000. But he said the amount is only for site preparation, seedlings and planting.

Magallones also said each contractor is required to have a 95 percent survival rate of trees planted in order that he will be fully paid, saying, that a 10 percent retention of the contract will be withheld until the project is turned over to the DENR.

He added that another budget will be allocated for the maintenance and protection of the trees planted.*RA

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German group to help enhance investment climate in Valencia
June 19, 2009

VALENCIA, Negros Oriental- Mayor Rodolfo Gonzales has already set the mechanisms in the implementation of the enhancement of the investment and business climate of this town with the expressed commitment from the German Agency for Technical Cooperation .

Mayor Gonzales said that aside from the German firm, the regional office of the Department of Trade and Industry also lends its hands on the project.

Mayor Gonzales said that primarily the project is a private sector promotion program which aims to improve the business and investment climate of the town targeting small and medium enterprises.

It will be the GTZ Visayas Coordinator Volker Steigerwald who will personally supervise the project.

The town council is also supportive of the effort that it allows Mayor Gonzales to ink an agreement with the mentioned entities.

Mayor Gonzales further explained that the investment climate enhancement program is actually a development cooperation project between the Philippines and the Federal Republic of Germany focusing in the Visayas, this town included.

The program has two components which are harmonization of the national SME development plan and the promotion and replication of models for improving local business and investment climate.

Town officials including the private sector have committed to implement the local and regional economic development approach.

The same models was introduced in 2005 and currently being promoted for replication and has gained demand from various provinces in the Visayas due to the positive results demonstrated by pilot local government units. (Edmund Sestoso)

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GOLDILOCKS - DUMAGUETE

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^^ Nice..............

^^My computer just recovered from a major virus attack. It was like comatose for almost 24 hours. I was forced to download an antivirus, and I had it virus scanned for almost 24 hours straight, the longest virus scan of my computer life. Maybe it was from SSC...

^^By the way, Robinsons Dumaguete is three levels in some portions. Maybe it's the trade hall and exhibit area...But still hoping for a third level mall expansion someday...

^^ Im also thinking that the area wont be big enough for a trade hall or some sort coz it isnt really that big as far as my eyes could see. could be storage? mall office?...

Developments along Sen. Teves St.

Obdulia's Business Inn
At the ground floor is the Highway 10 fast food.
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Bagong bukas na building at Pansit Malabon
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This is the only dine-in Sr. Pedro Lechon Manok that I saw
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Under Construction Building
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Newly Renovated DPWH Building
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KillerBee Dumaguete

is inviting you to one BIG party for the
Freshies, Sophies, Juniors, Seniors, and the Super Seniors

The Killer Bee University Party
June 27 @ Club El Camino

Enrollment starts at 9PM




Bee there!

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^^ Thanks for the pics @lewdsaint!!

Developments along Sen. Teves St.
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This is going to be a 7-storey building..


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This is not a DPWH Building, @lewdsaint. This is going to be the City Health Office and Maternity Hospital.. :)

^^Ok. I thought it was the DPWH building because there are alot of engineering vehicles at area.
Thanks for correction. I still have more photos to upload sa susunod... :)

^^ Ok, ok! Looking forward to that! Where are you staying here in Dumaguete, @lewdsaint?

At least now I am confident enough to say that July Development Corp's building will be leased by Convergys because it's already my Dad who told me about it. He has very close connections in the City Development offices.. Cheers to that!!

Globe, Intel launch WiMAX service in RP
By David Dizon, abs-cbnNEWS.com | 06/11/2009 4:08 PM


MANILA - Globe Telecom and Intel Philippines announced Thursday the official rollout of Globe's commercial Worldwide Interoperability For Microwave Access (WiMAX) service in the country, which is the first ever WiMAX service in the Philippines.

Globe Consumer Broadband Group Head Menchi Orlina said Globe's WiMAX service is the company's attempt to "democratize the Internet" by providing the service in areas where high-speed Internet access is difficult.

"We want to make the Internet more ubiquitous and pervasive for all Filipinos. For as low as P795 a month, consumers can now have high-speed wireless broadband Internet access in areas where Internet penetration has been difficult," she said in a press conference.

Unlike Wi-Fi services that only provide lower bandwidth applications such as e-mail and basic browsing, WiMAX can provide speeds of up to 1 Mbps which is 33 percent faster than commercially available Wi-Fi services. This is because WiMAX is built on advanced wireless technology that counteract the effects of interference to deliver more data at greater ranges.

As of June 2009, Globe's WiMAX service is already available in Camanava, Cavite, Batangas, Laguna and Quezon in Luzon; Cebu province, Bacolod, Dumaguete and Silay City in the Visayas; and Cagayan de Oro City in Mindanao.

Orlina said that by year-end, Globe is planning to expand its WiMAX service to the whole of National Capital Region and Rizal province, Benguet, Nueva Ecija, Tarlac, pampanga, Bulacan, South Luzon, Bataan in Luzon; Cebu Province, Bohol, Iloilo, Leyte, Guimaras, Capiz, Negros Island in the Visayas; and Zamboanga, Compostela Valley, Agusan province, Lanao, Surigao, Cotabato province and General santos City in Mindanao.

Orlina said subscribers can choose from three WiMAX plans: P795/month for 512 kbps Internet only, P995/month for 512 kbps plus landline and P1,295 for 1 Mbps plus landline.

According to Intel Philippines Country Manager for Sales and Marketing Ricky Banaag, some 100 Intel employees started testing WiMAX technology in Cavite as early as four years ago. He said WiMAX service has also been launched in Greenbelt Center in Makati.

Navin Shenoy, vice-president for the sales and marketing group and general manager of Intel Asia-Pacific, said the launch of Globe Broadband's commercial WiMAX service "ushers in the 4G era in the country.

He said Internet usage in the region has been steadily growing despite the recession due to the increase in Internet-capable mobile devices such as iPhones and laptops. Unfortunately, he also noted that broadband penetration in the Philippines has been unevenly distributed, affecting only urban centers.

"Globe Telecom has the distinction of being the first telco to use WiMAX technology in the Philippines, which will meet growing demand for high speed Internet service. The Philippines now joins 135 countries that is offering commercial WiMAX services to consumers," he told reporters.

Shenoy said one driver of WiMAX adoption in the future is the embedding of WiMAX chips to notebooks, netbooks and other mobile devices.

He said that in Russia, one telco signed up to 76,000 subscribers one month after launching its WiMAX service. "On the other hand, telcos in Japan are planning to have nationwide WiMAX coverage by 2012," he said.

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South Seas Resort
Piapi, Dumaguete City

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Poolside Bar at Sunrise

Bais - Manjuyod White Sand Bar Villas

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PANDA ICE CREAM

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Fried Ice Cream

Starting as a modest family enterprise in 1995, Panda Fresh Fruits Ice Cream was introduced commercially in Dumaguete City early in 1996 with the battlecry "Our Very Own" and a business concept that "Quality need not be expensive."

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Despite the existence of other brands in the market Panda Ice Cream was quickly embraced by the market due to its distinctive fruit flavor which comes from using real fresh fruits bought directly from farmers and not fruit juices or purees. Not only that, it is also less in fat since it uses only skim milk, and is low in sugar. It contains no preservatives and uses purified water. These unique qualities that are distinct to Panda Ice Cream are possible due to the year round abundant supply of fresh fruits in Negros Oriental, and the factory’s daily production which ensures the availability of the freshest ice cream.

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In June 2001 the company was awarded for Innovations in Food and Technology during the Cebu Business Month by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce.

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Later in 2003, Panda Ice Cream Haus was featured in
“Extra Extra” on GMA 7
“Road Trip” on RPN 9

In 2005, featured again in
“Island Tours” of ABC 5,
Living Asia Channel

In 2006 on
KNN Show and
ABS CBN’s “Trip Na Trip”, "Kabuhayang Swak na Swak"
"Sa Pulso" of QTv.

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Outlets:

*Panda Ice Cream Haus - Ma. Cristina Street, Dumaguete City
*New Fortune Mart - Perdices Street, Dumaguete City
*Ricky's Bakery and Grocery - Legaspi Street, Dumaguete City
*Maychen Convenience Store - Claytown Daro, Dumaguete City
*Sidlakang Negros Village - Piapi, Dumaguete City
*South Sea Beach Resort - Bantayan, Dumaguete City
*Fatima Store - Valencia
*Bahura Resort and Spa - Dauin
*Sibulan Ice Plant and Cold Storage Inc. - Cangmating, Sibulan
*Sea Forest Resort - Ajong, Sibulan
*Azalea Cassitas and Restaurant - San Jose
*Maayo Shipping Canteen - Tampi, Amlan
*Ung's Supermarket - Tanjay City
*Ung's Bakeshoppe - Tanjay City
*Immaculate Heart Academy Canteen - Tanjay City
*Delton Foodmart - Bais City
*Campuyo Aroma Beach Resort - Manjuyod

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PANDA ICE CREAM

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Fried Ice Cream

Starting as a modest family enterprise in 1995, Panda Fresh Fruits Ice Cream was introduced commercially in Dumaguete City early in 1996 with the battlecry "Our Very Own" and a business concept that "Quality need not be expensive."

http://www.pandaicecream.net/images/stories/out1.jpg

Despite the existence of other brands in the market Panda Ice Cream was quickly embraced by the market due to its distinctive fruit flavor which comes from using real fresh fruits bought directly from farmers and not fruit juices or purees. Not only that, it is also less in fat since it uses only skim milk, and is low in sugar. It contains no preservatives and uses purified water. These unique qualities that are distinct to Panda Ice Cream are possible due to the year round abundant supply of fresh fruits in Negros Oriental, and the factory’s daily production which ensures the availability of the freshest ice cream.

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In June 2001 the company was awarded for Innovations in Food and Technology during the Cebu Business Month by the Cebu Chamber of Commerce.

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Later in 2003, Panda Ice Cream Haus was featured in
“Extra Extra” on GMA 7
“Road Trip” on RPN 9

In 2005, featured again in
“Island Tours” of ABC 5,
Living Asia Channel

In 2006 on
KNN Show and
ABS CBN’s “Trip Na Trip”, "Kabuhayang Swak na Swak"
"Sa Pulso" of QTv.

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Outlets:

*Panda Ice Cream Haus - Ma. Cristina Street, Dumaguete City
*New Fortune Mart - Perdices Street, Dumaguete City
*Ricky's Bakery and Grocery - Legaspi Street, Dumaguete City
*Maychen Convenience Store - Claytown Daro, Dumaguete City
*Sidlakang Negros Village - Piapi, Dumaguete City
*South Sea Beach Resort - Bantayan, Dumaguete City
*Fatima Store - Valencia
*Bahura Resort and Spa - Dauin
*Sibulan Ice Plant and Cold Storage Inc. - Cangmating, Sibulan
*Sea Forest Resort - Ajong, Sibulan
*Azalea Cassitas and Restaurant - San Jose
*Maayo Shipping Canteen - Tampi, Amlan
*Ung's Supermarket - Tanjay City
*Ung's Bakeshoppe - Tanjay City
*Immaculate Heart Academy Canteen - Tanjay City
*Delton Foodmart - Bais City
*Campuyo Aroma Beach Resort - Manjuyod

www.pandaicecream.net

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Main: Spanish Heritage, Dumaguete City

Branches:
Dumaguete Business Park, Dumaguete City
Los Banos, Laguna

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Aside from this

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and this

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Cang's Inc. is constructing a three-level mall...

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This is the wall duol sa pangpang in Tierra Alta. This is where the future Boulevard is going to be.

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Dumaguete as seen from Tierra Alta

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Here's another interesting photo.

It is the overflow between Lower Cantil-e, and lower Talay. They are putting a box culvert in the road. The original road goes to the far right, but this culvert must be 30 - 40 meters long. Theland to the left has been emptied, and is the area I am anticipating the Dumaguete Diversion Road is being developed. This appears to definitely preparing for the future wide road.

At last! Progress on the Dumaguete Diversion road.