Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 34

jundem_dq63

August 11th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Hello guys...I want to share this article taken from wikipedia for Dumaguete City...where, Convergys and SM was mentioned and soon to open a branch here in our city.

ECONOMY

Dumaguete is becoming one of the most economically vibrant cities in the country in recent years, thanks to the influence of various anchor industries which drive the City's and neighboring areas' economies. These industries include the business process outsourcing, retirement, retail, and a host of other industries.

Dumaguete's growing outsourcing industry is vastly diversified with services ranging from call centers, publishing, medical transcription, animation, editing, architectural outsourcing, etc. Dumaguete has TeleTech, one of the world's largest call center firms, and SPi, one of the world's leading BPO companies, among its two largest ITES firms. The US-based StudentUniverse Corp. operates its first overseas contact center in the city, and Ventus, SPi's sister call center company under ePLDT, also established a call center facility here recently. Aside from these multinational BPO giants, there are other smaller BPO corporations and local outsourcing outfits operating in the city and nearby areas. Other giant multinational BPOs such as Convergys, as well as local corporations, are expected to establish their sites soon.

Robinsons Land Corporation, a major mall operator in the Philippines, will open 2010 a new mall located on a 6-hectare lot in Calindagan, south of downtown Dumaguete and inside the Dumaguete Business and IT Park. The latter is a 21 hectare complex being developed in Brgy. Calindagan, masterplanned by the Palafox Associates. Now becoming the new center of commerce in Dumaguete, it is expected to soon overtake the present downtown area in terms of economic activities and prominence. Not to be outdone, SM Prime will open 2012 SM City Dumaguete on a 7-hectare lot in the heart of this university town.

There is also an upsurge in the number of tourists arriving in the City of Dumaguete and nearby areas.

The academe pumps in more than P2 billion of economic activity into the city annually.

jundem_dq63

August 11th, 2009, 07:39 PM

Thanks Nicko, panagsa ra man gud ko makaabot diha nga area dapit...hehhehehe.......

jsl_bxu1206

August 11th, 2009, 10:21 PM

This is music to our ears but wikipedia is not "reliable". We need the official statements of Convergys and SM regarding this matter. We hope this will come into reality.

Hello guys...I want to share this article taken from wikipedia for Dumaguete City...where, Convergys and SM was mentioned and soon to open a branch here in our city.

ECONOMY

Dumaguete is becoming one of the most economically vibrant cities in the country in recent years, thanks to the influence of various anchor industries which drive the City's and neighboring areas' economies. These industries include the business process outsourcing, retirement, retail, and a host of other industries.

Dumaguete's growing outsourcing industry is vastly diversified with services ranging from call centers, publishing, medical transcription, animation, editing, architectural outsourcing, etc. Dumaguete has TeleTech, one of the world's largest call center firms, and SPi, one of the world's leading BPO companies, among its two largest ITES firms. The US-based StudentUniverse Corp. operates its first overseas contact center in the city, and Ventus, SPi's sister call center company under ePLDT, also established a call center facility here recently. Aside from these multinational BPO giants, there are other smaller BPO corporations and local outsourcing outfits operating in the city and nearby areas. Other giant multinational BPOs such as Convergys, as well as local corporations, are expected to establish their sites soon.

Robinsons Land Corporation, a major mall operator in the Philippines, will open 2010 a new mall located on a 6-hectare lot in Calindagan, south of downtown Dumaguete and inside the Dumaguete Business and IT Park. The latter is a 21 hectare complex being developed in Brgy. Calindagan, masterplanned by the Palafox Associates. Now becoming the new center of commerce in Dumaguete, it is expected to soon overtake the present downtown area in terms of economic activities and prominence. Not to be outdone, SM Prime will open 2012 SM City Dumaguete on a 7-hectare lot in the heart of this university town.

There is also an upsurge in the number of tourists arriving in the City of Dumaguete and nearby areas.

The academe pumps in more than P2 billion of economic activity into the city annually.

nicko

August 12th, 2009, 04:24 AM

^^ Yeah.. Wikipedia can just be edited by anyone........

blueguy

August 12th, 2009, 04:26 AM

^^
agree

Miguel

August 12th, 2009, 06:22 AM

Dumaguete City on 24 Oras

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c6josh

August 12th, 2009, 07:36 AM

‘New call centers
boosting economy’
BY RENE GENOVE

Fil-Chinese Chamber of Commerce Inc. president Alex Sy said he expects a boost in the local economy with the opening of new businesses, especially call centers, in the province.

Sy said new businesses such as call centers are a big boost to local businesses because these are employment-generating companies. They will hire workers, and this will increase the buying power of local consumers, he said in an interview.

ePLDT Ventus, the new call center to open soon in Dumaguete City, had earlier announced that they are eyeing to hire 500 workers initially with plans to increase its workforce to up to 10,000 when it expands its customer base to include foreign companies.

Sy also said he expects an increase in sales in the province with the opening of Robinson’s Department Store before the year-end.

He, however, reminded businessmen to always issue receipts. “I always campaign with businessmen that the government needs money from the taxes we pay. If we don’t help them, what incentives can they give back to the people?” he asked.*RG

Miguel

August 12th, 2009, 07:52 AM

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Silliman OnAir
DYSR-FM 95.1 Mhz

Silliman OnAir is a radio program that brings to the hearts and minds of the people the mission of Silliman University in providing total campus and community learning in Building Competence, Character and Faith. Broadcasting over DYSR-FM 95.1 mhz in Dumaguete City, Silliman OnAir is your Way-Truth-Life radio!

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For a chance to win a brand new cellular phone, vote for your Silliman OnAir logo of choice by texting “DYSR [space] LOGO [space] [logo letter of choice]” then send to 2299. Example: DYSR LOGO X

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NOTE: The original DYSR (Silliman Radio) on the AM band was the first campus radio station of the country and was established in 1950 by the Radio and Audio Visual Mission Committee of the National Council of Churches in the USA. It was temporarily closed during the Martial Law Era together with its parent Silliman University (as one of of only 3 universities who holds that distinction) because of its stance against the Marcos regime.

"For those who do not know, “Dumaguete Tonight” with me as
original anchor, was a pre-Martial Law public affairs program
over the original DYSR –AM inside Silliman campus, the NCCP
Church council being the franchise holder until today.
When Marcos decared Martial law on Sept. 21, DYSR refused
to shut down.
Instead, this DT anchor invited the constabulary commander
to answer questions and yes, criticisms against Martial Law.
The constabulary commander then, Col Noli Santua, obliged
to be our last guest before DYSR shut down at 12 midnight the
following day, Sept 22. Nobody arrested us. The rest is history."
-Ely Dejaresco

jundem_dq63

August 12th, 2009, 04:41 PM

^^ Yeah.. Wikipedia can just be edited by anyone........

O really?....now i know.... well who knows diba.... kung daghang call center and mas mo daghan jud ang mga malls.... and unemployment rate sa atong city dili na siya taas

ritche

August 12th, 2009, 05:05 PM

^^That's why I know SM will open sooner or later. My source is quite reliable, he can't have ulterior motives, and no reason to give false information.

ritche

August 12th, 2009, 05:06 PM

^^I believe our kind of environment here is more conducive to putting up large shopping malls than other cities.

ritche

August 12th, 2009, 05:37 PM

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jsl_bxu1206

August 12th, 2009, 07:16 PM

there's no doubt about it ritch but what we're trying to avoid are the negative reactions of some forumers. let's avoid comparing cities.

^^I believe our kind of environment here is more conducive to putting up large shopping malls than other cities.

jundem_dq63

August 12th, 2009, 07:20 PM

^^That's why I know SM will open sooner or later. My source is quite reliable, he can't have ulterior motives, and no reason to give false information.

Thanks ritch

ritche

August 13th, 2009, 01:14 AM

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ritche

August 13th, 2009, 01:24 AM

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Garthin Dumaguete

August 13th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Progress on the Dumaguete Diversion Highway

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The south side of the culvert in Talay/Cantil-e is already filled in. Patag na!

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Cementing the top of the culvert.

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Taken from the south side, on the future diversion road. This pic should give a perspective of the size of the road. At the end of the seeble road in this pic, is the culvert still being constructed.

I think once this portion of the diversion road is finished, it will psychologically help the government to see the rest of the budget come in.

I think one forumer here, mentioned that SM was looking for 20has in Talay (probably the Martinez' land), which would be right along this diversion road.

I don't believe it will be long before Dumaguete becomes an HUC. You can guarantee, once this road is finished (even before), companies will be putting up bodegas where they can distribute through the island, simply because of location. I know already, that Ceres has been planning ahead with reroutes.

Garthin Dumaguete

August 13th, 2009, 08:18 AM

One forumer once asked "Whatdoes it look like inside the Courts of Justice?" Here are a few shots.

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Garthin Dumaguete

August 13th, 2009, 08:24 AM

Garthin Dumaguete

August 13th, 2009, 08:26 AM

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As far as I know, the convention center is the only building on the island to go over a road like this.

c6josh

August 13th, 2009, 08:34 AM

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nice pics bai.

clarion

August 13th, 2009, 10:24 AM

correct :)

there's no doubt about it ritch but what we're trying to avoid are the negative reactions of some forumers. let's avoid comparing cities.

tagaDgte

August 13th, 2009, 04:51 PM

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jundem_dq63

August 13th, 2009, 04:55 PM

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As far as I know, the convention center is the only building on the island to go over a road like this.

Gigamit ni nga road for public use? intended for the convention center lang siya? Infairness nice and convention center....musta na ang sulod sa Grand stand....hope you can also post some pictures...Thanks

nicko

August 14th, 2009, 04:45 AM

nicko

August 14th, 2009, 04:46 AM

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Back end of the pier's new terminal building

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Taken from the east.

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Thankfully, the PPA have taken beauty in to account with this terminal building. The passageway of the building has a nice brick tile finish.

I hope that all the new buildings in the city take into account style, and not just put up ugly lumps of concrete.

Just beautiful! It adds to the old-world feel and charm to the city! Kudos to the architect!

Sleepwalker

August 14th, 2009, 07:53 AM

Ang masulti nako sa Dumaguete kay small but terrible...Small siya in terms of land area and population, pero terrible siya in terms of progress. With four universities, unya apil pa sa top 10 universities sa Pinas ang usa ka university...with the upcoming Robinson's and the thriving BPO industry, progressive na gud ang Dumaguete.

Padayon sa pag-uswag, Dumaguete! :cheers:

ritche

August 14th, 2009, 01:35 PM

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Back end of the pier's new terminal building

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3467/3816957448_3f30193560_m.jpg

Taken from the east.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3542/3816147635_acc62d5c5a_m.jpg

Thankfully, the PPA have taken beauty in to account with this terminal building. The passageway of the building has a nice brick tile finish.

I hope that all the new buildings in the city take into account style, and not just put up ugly lumps of concrete.

From now on let's stop comparisons...

I hope they will lay bricks from the pier to the boulevard so passengers disembarking and going downtown will have a nice time even if they just walk...And perhaps put canopies from pier going to boulevard...

jundem_dq63

August 14th, 2009, 06:11 PM

Hello Guys...do you have any idea kung usa ang BLDG gi build fronting STEDS corner sta rosa and Real Sts?... Thank you

jundem_dq63

August 14th, 2009, 06:12 PM

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Yeah, I like the design unique siya.. .

jsl_bxu1206

August 14th, 2009, 06:49 PM

Dumaguete collects over P2M in delinquent taxes

Dumaguete City (14 August) -- The city government here has posted a collection of more than P2 million from delinquent taxpayers after resorting to legal action.

Officer in Charge of the City Treasurer's Office Cristina Merced disclosed that about 50 delinquent taxpayers here had to pay their obligations otherwise their properties will be auctioned.

Since the city's tax collection campaign in 2007, Merced pegged the city government's collection at more than P2.5 million from real estate owners who failed to pay their real estate taxes.

Individual unpaid real property taxes from 1998 to 2007 range from P20,000 to P500,000.

Merced said her office started to publish the names of the 50 delinquent taxpayers in 2007 in preparation for public auction.

Of the total, 45 had to either pay their obligation in full or entered into a compromise agreement to pay their obligations in installment basis.

The city treasurer's office was about to conduct a public action on July 30 but the remaining five delinquent taxpayers opted to pay their obligations.

Merced said her office is set to soon publish in local newspapers the names of 50 more delinquent taxpayers as a requirement for public auction. (PIA)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p090814.htm&no=10

jsl_bxu1206

August 14th, 2009, 06:52 PM

Wow! The "holes of injustice" is now a beautiful structure after it had been left unfinished for years. This is one of the best in Dumaguete!^^

Thanks for posting these pics Garthin.

One forumer once asked "Whatdoes it look like inside the Courts of Justice?" Here are a few shots.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3431/3816136863_1a4fc552d2_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2594/3816951218_a360707532_m.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2551/3816952734_b9b5bd270c_m.jpg

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jundem_dq63

August 14th, 2009, 07:51 PM

Anyone of you here have updates about the Z town center that should be constructed in tabuc-tubig. Please visit the site below for more information.

http://www.blogcatalog.com/blog/dumaguete-city-blog/4bb4443dbafb87d3cfffa61d84162c31

Fraulein

August 15th, 2009, 03:01 AM

By October, we will be planning to visit Dumaguete for two reasons:

1. to visit that lovely place
2. To check ePLDT Ventus site. hehehehe

It's a one day affari only :) Aside from Ventus site, can you please show me the different places or tourist spot of Dumaguete. yung nasa city proper lang po.

Thanks a lot!
:)

nicko

August 15th, 2009, 05:26 AM

Silliman University (Including Silliman Archeological and Anthropological Museum, CENTROP / Silliman Zoo, Silliman Marine Lab), Rizal Boulevard and the rows of restos on that area, The Cathedral Compound, Quezon and Ninoy Aquino Memorial Parks....... Breakfast at Le Chalet Swiss Breakfast Buffet, lunch at Hayahay Treehouse Bar and Viewdeck, dinner at Gabby's Bistro, coffee at Cafe Antonio or at Cafe Mamia's and dessert by any of the restaurants Rizal Boulevard has to offer.. Souvenir collection at Handumanan or at Lee Super Plaza.. :) These are all just in the city proper.. Next visit, i suggest you explore more attractions outside the downtown area..:)

Linguine

August 15th, 2009, 05:38 AM

Linguine

August 15th, 2009, 05:44 AM

nicko

August 15th, 2009, 06:03 AM

Good morning Dumaguete, congrats to the many new developments in your city, I have a question, are there new hotels or inns along the boulevard aside from Bethel, Al mar and Honeycomb? We stayed at Coco grande the last time we visited and the hotel was very nice but on our next visit we want to stay near the boulevard and although we had stayed at Bethel a number of times, we also want to try some new hotels. Thanks in advance....

There is none as of the moment... But there is a new one just nearby the boulevard.. Hotel Nicanor which is the tallest Hotel in the city now and i think there is a room there that would give you a good view of the boulevard. I don't know if there could be space for a new hotel at the boulevard unless convert one of the buildings there to become one since the area is already full..

Linguine

August 15th, 2009, 06:13 AM

^^
ok, thanks nicko, hope to be in Dumaguete next month. I'll try to visit their website and inquire about their rates and promos....

Fraulein

August 15th, 2009, 06:25 AM

nicko

August 15th, 2009, 07:19 AM

^^ Ok then.. Enjoy your stay here!...:D

Fraulein

August 15th, 2009, 07:21 AM

^^ Ok then.. Enjoy your stay here!...:D

Thanks!

Btw, hiring of ePLDT Ventus is still ongoing. They wanted a Cebuano speaking agents that will cater subscribers / users of the biggest Telecommunications company in the Philippines.:)

nicko

August 15th, 2009, 07:42 AM

^^ Are they accepting RNs? LOL.. h

nicko

August 15th, 2009, 07:43 AM

RIZAL BOULEVARD, DUMAGUETE CITY

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ayandeato (http://ayandeato.multiply.com/photos/album/168/City_of_Gentle_People)

ritche

August 15th, 2009, 07:49 AM

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ritche

August 15th, 2009, 07:53 AM

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demonoid724

August 15th, 2009, 02:10 PM

open pa ba rin ba ang why not?

tanong ko lang, bakit closed yung mga disco houses in dumaguete pag weekdays

jundem_dq63

August 15th, 2009, 08:59 PM

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ritche

August 16th, 2009, 07:42 AM

Hahay, shanty towns are sprouting in various parts of the city. I guess these are people from outside the city and hoping to get economic opportunities here. Is this a sign of progress? I hope the city government deals with this problem the soonest time.

ritche

August 16th, 2009, 08:14 AM

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Sleepwalker

August 17th, 2009, 04:34 AM

^^Yes...I think, we can consider that as a sign of progress but I hope that Dumaguete officials will resolve this squatting issue as soon as possible.

Sa Cebu tungod sa kakaraan na sa mga nang squat, lisod na gud kaayo papahawa-on... :ohno:

nicko

August 17th, 2009, 06:58 AM

CYF Wednesday Worship Service at the new Udarbe Chapel beside Silliman Church.

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nicko

August 17th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Please visit
www.dumaguetecentral.com

another new website for Dumaguete!

nicko

August 17th, 2009, 07:56 AM

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>>> X International Fashion Party @ Club El Camino and Barefoot Bistro
(August 28, 2009. Tickets at P500 and P300)

Other big party events to watch out this August
>>> Sneak Foam Party: The Launderette Fashion Show @ Hayahay Treehouse Bar and Barefoot Bistro
(August 26, 2009. Tickets at P250)

>>> The Ramp 3: The Last Stand: A Night of Sexy Fashion and Glamour @ Club El Camino
(August 29, 2009. Tickets at P150)

nicko

August 17th, 2009, 08:28 AM

Home Solutions @ LP Hypermart

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wise_zech

August 17th, 2009, 11:49 AM

nice for the city of dumaguete....

jsl_bxu1206

August 17th, 2009, 06:38 PM

Is this a newly built chapel?

CYF Wednesday Worship Service at the new Udarbe Chapel beside Silliman Church.

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lewdsaint

August 18th, 2009, 09:27 AM

Condensed water vapor in cloudlike masses lying on the mountain of Mabinay, Negros Oriental.

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jundem_dq63

August 18th, 2009, 12:28 PM

DCDB head office bldg
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Dumaguete City Bell Tower at night
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Negros Oriental Provincial Capitol Fountain
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SPI Technology Park Ground
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nicko

August 18th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Is this a newly built chapel?

Yes, it is.

Fraulein

August 18th, 2009, 04:54 PM

Hi!

How much is the Ceres bus going to Dumaguete from Bacolod and back? Any idea kung 24 by 7 ang biyahe ba nila?

Thanks!:)

ritche

August 18th, 2009, 10:49 PM

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jundem_dq63

August 19th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Mag badminton ta ninyong tanan....hehehhhe....

nicko

August 19th, 2009, 11:05 AM

^^ Ta! Asa man ka tg badminton? I play at The Court...

jundem_dq63

August 19th, 2009, 11:51 AM

^^ Ta! Asa man ka tg badminton? I play at The Court...

Sa ERCO kay barato....mahal ra jud didto da court...eheheheh.. play me every monday, wednesday, thursday and sunday.....

ritche

August 19th, 2009, 04:29 PM

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http://www.hoysuki.com/

ritche

August 19th, 2009, 04:33 PM

SPI Technology Park Ground
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You have pictures of SPi interiors? I've been there and I could sense that the interiors of other buildings are also nice. Maybe we could post that at the IT and BPO thread for the benefit of our forumers who don't have an idea how SPi Technology Park looks like. BTW, I think they are construction a new building at the SPi Technology Park...

jundem_dq63

August 19th, 2009, 05:29 PM

Yeah I'll be posting some interior photos of the SPI Building soon....as of this writing...wala may construction for a new bldg....anu lang ammm....extension...heheee.....Please do also ask, if you have friends working at teletech, student universe, Ventus, na mag post ug photos here...

ritche

August 19th, 2009, 06:20 PM

nicko

August 20th, 2009, 06:32 AM

Newly opened restos for us to enjoy.... Sultan's Palace: A Turkish and Mediterranean Cuisine (Beside Hotel Nicanor), Atong Kamalig: Home of Bacolod's Chicken Inasal (Behind SU Eng. Bldg), and Cafe Evada: A Korean-inspired cafe (2nd level, Portal West Mall)...

Enjoy!!

c6josh

August 20th, 2009, 06:46 AM

Stop reclamation
project, CENRO says
BY MARICAR ARANAS

Community Environment and Natural Resources Officer, Mario Aragon, recommended to the members of the Dumaguete Sanguniang Panglungsod that they stop the construction of the reclamation project because it does not have a permit and other documents required.

The reclamation project is located beside the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Office in Barangay Calindagan, Dumaguete City.

Aragon said the project is illegal, because a reclamation project requires an Environmental Compliance Certificate and a permit from the Philippine Reclamation Authority.

A barangay resolution should also be submitted to the Sanguniang Bayan for review. The project should also be submitted to the City Planning and Development Office for review and approval, he said.

Aragon said these steps in applying for a permit for reclamation should be followed because those are needed to ensure that no one is displaced and environmental concerns are addressed.

Also, fishermen who own motorized boats in the area should also be considered and provided with a relocation site as mooring area for their motorized boats, he added.

A representative of the City Engineers Office also disclosed that the Calindagan Barangay Council submitted the proposed reclamation project but it was disapproved because of discrepancies and irregularities.

Barangay Captain Antonio Carinio, who was invited to explain the project during the regular session of the City Council Thursday, said the barangay council approved the reclamation project because it will protect the residents along the beach area from big waves.

Councilor Antonio Remollo said that, although the project has good intentions, it should carefully follow the prescribed requirements under the law.

Councilor Allan Cordova said the city government will help the Calindagan barangay council find ways to solve the problem.*

c6josh

August 20th, 2009, 06:56 AM

c6josh

August 20th, 2009, 06:57 AM

Home Solutions @ LP Hypermart

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lp hypermart is like an SM hypermart version of Dumaguete? do you have pictures? asa man ang location bai?

romantic_guy08

August 20th, 2009, 11:51 AM

ritche

August 20th, 2009, 12:47 PM

FD is coming, plenty of things coming up...

nicko

August 21st, 2009, 02:39 AM

Ey...can you guys recommend a good photographer dira sa Dumaguete? I have an upcoming corporate event and need a photographer, dont know any photogs there man gud...

and lastly, can u recommend a rent-a-van? dont want to use Scuds na coz theire vehicles are old..

Thanks...

For a photographer, try clee andro villamor. Check his work in flickr ( Quo Vadis (OUT-OF-TOWNER) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cleevillasor/)) He does event photography...

Try R&R Rent-a-Van..

:)

Miguel

August 21st, 2009, 03:21 AM

Ey...can you guys recommend a good photographer dira sa Dumaguete? I have an upcoming corporate event and need a photographer, dont know any photogs there man gud...

and lastly, can u recommend a rent-a-van? dont want to use Scuds na coz theire vehicles are old..

Thanks...

How about that Hersley Casero guy which was featured here before and he won an award. Link (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/204984/a-talented-artist-dumaguete)

Miguel

August 21st, 2009, 04:03 AM

In celebration of Silliman University's 108th Founding Anniversary

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Edith L. Tiempo
National Artist for Literature

Foundress of Silliman National Writers Workshop
"The pioneer and oldest creative writing workshop in Asia"

On Edith Lopez Tiempo
By Lakambini A. Sitoy
Originally published in Woman Today, 15 March 2000

Edith Lopez Tiempo was declared a National Artist in December of 1999, a fitting culmination to a lifetime of words, of nurturance and of creativity. Born 22 April 1919 in Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Tiempo, poet, fiction writer, teacher, wife, mother, spent most of her childhood and early adolescence in Manila, Surigao and Samar. She was quite a beauty, and at age 18, ventured into the movies. But her show biz career was shortlived: her family did not approve. Just as well Philippine literature in English would have been very different otherwise.

That same year, 1937, she began a correspondence with Edilberto K. Tiempo, a writer teaching in Maasin, Leyte, whom she finally met the following year through her eldest sister. They married in 1940 the start of a fruitful partnership that would last a lifetime.

The couple moved to Silliman University, in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, a school that had been founded by American missionaries and was at the time one of the best in the country. They had two children, Rowena, now a professor of English at the University of Iowa, and Danny.

Edith’s education was interrupted by the war years, but in 1947 she did graduate, magna cum laude, from Silliman. She and her husband joined the school’s faculty. In succeeding years they traveled to the United States to further their education, Edith earning an MA from the University of Iowa and a PhD from the University of Denver, prestigious schools then as now for the study of literature. She taught at Wartburg College in Iowa, 1964- 1965, Western Michigan University, 1965- 1966, and Chinese University of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Baptist College, 1978- 1979.

Edith’s life career has involved two fields teaching and writing. Her poetry and fiction had seen publication as early as 1939; throughout the Fifties and Sixties, she continued to write and be published, in the Philippines and abroad, earning recognition for beautifully crafted work that sought the abstract and metaphysical in things as everyday as coaxing violets to grow. Edith’s body of work would probably have been enough to earn her the National Artist Award she received in December last year, but it has been her role as co-director (with her late husband; Ed Tiempo passed away in September 1996) of the National Writers Workshop, which they founded in 1962, that has made her an indispensable part of the Philippine literary scene.

After retirement from classroom instruction, she says, I concentrated, very happily, on writing. It is in this latter field where my late husband and I were privileged to help our young writers for over 30 years, and I continue to do so through the National Writers Workshop, which is now in its 47th year of operation.

Tiempo has won several awards from the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards for Literature: Tracts of Babylon and Other Poems, first prize, poetry in English, 1967; “The Black Monkey,” third prize, 1951, and “The Dam,” second prize, 1955, both in the short story in English category. Her novel, His Native Coast, won the grand prize in the CCP Literary Contest in 1978, while her short stories “Chamber of the Sea,” 1955, and “The Dimensions of Fear,” 1959, both won first prizes in the Philippine Free Press literary contest. She was a recipient of the Elizabeth Luce Moore Distinguished Asian Professor Award in 1978, L.T. Ruiz Professional Chair in English, 1981- 1989, and with her husband, the Gawad Pambansang Alagad ni Balagtas Award from the Unyon ng mga Manunulat sa Pilipinas (UMPIL), 1988. She was conferred National Artist for Literature in 1999.

Writers' haven - Silliman National Writers Workshop

Some 47 years ago, before the Tiempo workshop was founded, there was no way for a budding writer to hone his or her skills or meet up with others similarly inclined. Creative writing talent was either buried in diaries or underwent prosaic transformations in language-dependent fields like journalism or law. Literary studies prepared young people for teaching careers or contributed to the battery of accomplishments expected of young women before they could be married off.

My experience as a teacher of English and literature showed me the need for developing a more properly comprehending reader-audience; the National Writers Workshop, together with the classroom teaching, worked to that goal, Tiempo says, by way of explaining her career choices.

Shipping anywhere from 12 to 20 workshop fellows and panelists (usually senior writers and/or teachers) from all over the country to Silliman University in Dumaguete City, housing and feeding them for three weeks each summer, and conducting daily afternoon sessions, was no laughing matter. For the Writers Workshop, the main problem was funding, and still is, Tiempo says.

Even when the workshop was conducted under the auspices of Silliman University, the two Tiempos and their colleagues worked on a shoestring budget and constantly searched for money. When university administrators voted to drop funding in the early 1990s, the Tiempos were pleased to find it had supporters in the business world, particularly the College Assurance Plan conglomerate, as well as a number of government agencies, and the Creative Writing Foundation, set up by prominent workshop alumni.

Despite the decades-old movement for Tagalog-based Filipino to be accepted and used as the national language, the Tiempo workshops have always been conducted in English, the language of choice of Edith and her late husband. Initially, she reveals, the promulgation of Pilipino as the national language was a deterrent in the teaching of English and literature. Matters improved over the years as the academic system also improved the teaching procedures of Pilipino in the curriculum.

They had no problems finding writers who wanted to train in the Writers Workshop. There has always been an abundance of Fellowship applicants, even those from disparate fields like engineering, medicine, the seminary, the law (we have had two appellate Justices in the Workshops so far), and from related fields like humanities and the arts.

Dumaguete became home of the oldest (and still running) creative writing workshop in Asia, the Silliman National Writers Workshop, patterned after the Iowa workshop which Edilberto and Edith Tiempo attended in the 1930s. A list of fellows who have trained or paneled in the workshop is a proverbial Who's Who of Philippine letters -- from Kerima Polotan to Lakambini Sitoy, from Krip Yuson to Angelo Suarez, from Nick Joaquin to Conrado de Quiros.

Silliman University is the only school in the South to produce 2 National Artists

Miguel

August 21st, 2009, 04:40 AM

In celebration of Silliman University's 108th Founding Anniversary

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Eddie S. Romero
National Artist for Film

Eddie Romero: A Genius in Philippine Cinema
By Pepper Marcelo

"I cannot separate being an artist from being me. It's an extension of what I am," says Eddie Romero, one of the true geniuses in Philippine cinema, whose bountiful filmmaking career has produced more than 70 films and 20 screenplays, many of which are widely regarded as classics.

Encompassing a variety of styles and genres, from lavish historical epics to low-budget horror movies, Romero has garnered a reputation of crafting high-quality mass entertainment. He is also one of the few directors to break through overseas and work in Hollywood, directing the likes of Jack Nicholson, Burgess Meredith ( Rocky ), and Pam Grier ( Jackie Brown ). Last year, he received the National Artist Award from the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), a fitting tribute for one of the greatest filmmakers this country has ever produced. "The problem before, is that they felt most of my life's work was American, and this is Filipino," he says. "I'm glad to get awards, it's very gratifying, but I don't put too much weight on it, because it's bad for you."

Edgar Sinco Romero was born in Dumaguete City on July 7, 1924. His initial ambition was not in the realm of cinema but in journalism and writing stories, contributing many pieces to the Philippines Free Press . So impressive was the quality of his work that he caught the attention of filmmaking legend Gerardo "Gerry" de Leon, who would direct such classics as the film adaptations of Jose Rizal's Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo , and in 1981, be named National Artist himself.

De Leon commissioned young Eddie to write a screenplay for him, though there was a slight hitch: Romero, then as now, had difficulty speaking and writing Tagalog. "He told me that was okay," Romero says. "He knew Filipino, he can translate the script." The first screenplay he wrote, Ang Maestra , became a box-office hit, thus beginning a successful partnership that would last several decades. What would have been Romero's first directorial project (at the tender age of 18), on a film entitled Margarita , would unfortunately be postponed due to the outbreak of war in the Pacific. For a short period, Romero abandoned movies, dabbling in writing and editing projects.

Upon his return to movies after the war, Romero was invited, once again by De Leon, to write screenplays. His first taste in directing came in a Sampaguita Pictures project entitled Mameng, Iniibig Kita , which he had to finish because De Leon was in the process of switching film studios. Finally, in 1947, he made his debut as a solo director, on a project called Ang Kamay ng Diyos , which led to him directing 14 more features for Sampaguita. After a brief detour in London, England (where his father served as ambassador), Romero came back and directed Ang Princesa at ang Pulubi , for which he was named Best Director at the first Maria Clara Awards.

During the late 50's, as the Philippine film studios collapsed due to loss of funds, Romero left Sampaguita Pictures and, along with mentor/partner Gerry de Leon, moved to Hollywood to work in American-Filipino co-productions. Their first foreign project was titled The Day of the Trumpet . Romero then teamed up with former American G.I. and aspiring movie mogul Kane W. Lynn to create Hemisphere Pictures, which produced and distributed various horror, war, and exploitation movies, most of which where shot in the Philippines and utilized the country's low-budget rates. Many of Hemisphere's releases, including The Blood Drinkers , The Brides of Blood Island , and Mad Doctor of Blood Island , have been released on DVD (and features new interviews with Romero himself). "Those are some of the worse pictures Gerry and I ever made," he says. "But they've become cult [films]. I don't understand, but I'm glad. I'm very gratified." Though dismissed as cheap imitations of their higher-budgeted, foreign counterparts, these films showcase Romero and De Leon's distinct, signature styles and have garnered a sizeable following both here and abroad. No less then celebrated American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino ( Pulp Fiction , Kill Bill ) lists Romero's "blaxploitation" flick Black Mama, White Mama , as an influence. Other films, such as Walls of Hell (a.k.a. Intramuros ) and Women in Cages , have been available on DVD for quite sometime.

Despite having a career abroad, Romero has always viewed himself as the consummate outsider. "I was never part of the Hollywood scene," he says. "I would walk into 20 th Century Fox, AIP (American International Pictures), or [producer] Roger Corman, with a project, with American partners. That left us free, more or less, to come up with whatever we wanted to do. Of course in keeping with what the market was looking for."

In the 1970's, the breakout of innovative filmmaking talents like Lino Brocka, Ishmael Bernal, and Mike de Leon signaled a new Golden Age for Philippine Cinema with their socially-relevant, critically-acclaimed works. Romero would return and contribute his own masterpiece to this illustrious era: Ganito Kami Noon, Paano Kayo Ngayon? , a sprawling historical epic, which details the country's struggles in establishing its cultural identity dating from the Revolution against Spain until the Philippine-American War, as seen through the eyes of a provincial young man. Unanimously celebrated by audiences and critics alike, Ganito Kami Noon was chosen as Best Picture of the Year by the Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino, and was eventually cited as one of top ten films of that impressive decade. In 2002, it was selected as one of the best films of the past 30 years. Other notable film projects Romero directed in the wake of Ganito Kami Noon include Sinong Kapiling, Sinong Kasiping; Aguila ; and the P100-million Filipino-Chinese co-production Hari sa Hari, Lahi sa Lahi , a stunningly complex, historical period piece set during the 14 th century.

"I see myself as a story-teller, I just want to direct," Romero says, who, still going strong at 79, currently has a project in development. Unlike other filmmakers, Romero never found himself pigeonholed to one specific genre, making numerous classic films in an assortment of narrative categories. His philosophy is to simply create characters and craft stories that interest him and could entertain people, and to not be conscious of limitations. "My perception is that artists can do anything."

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Personal Profile of Eddie Romero

Birth name: Edgar Sinco Romero

Hometown: Dumaguete City

Education: Finished his grade school in Silliman University in 1936, high school in 1940, and some years in college as a liberal arts student

Mentor: Gerardo de Leon.

Son of Pilar Sinco, a school teacher, and José E. Romero, a former congressman, Secretary of Education, and Philippine Ambassador to Spain.
Married to Carolina Gonzales. They have three children, including film director Joey Romero. Actress Chanda Romero, is also a niece.

Major influences in his filmmaking style were Gerardo de Leon, and Japanese filmmaker Yasujiro Ozu.

Has won five screenplay awards from the Film Academy of Movie Arts & Sciences (FAMAS) for the films Buhay alamang (1952), Aguila (1979), The Passionate Strangers (1966), Durugin si Totoy Bato (1979) and Padrino, Ang (1985), elevating him to the FAMAS "Hall of Fame."

He made many international films for Hemisphere Productions, including Day of the Trumpet, aka Cavalry Command (1963), Black Mama, White Mama (1972and Terror Is a Man (1959).

His movies have influenced other directors including the famed Hollywood director, Quentin Tarantino. Check Kill Bill References. (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.tarantino.info/wiki/images/Bmwm.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.tarantino.info/wiki/index.php/Kill_Bill_References_Guide/_American_and_Euro_mainstream_and_exploitation&usg=__ZYfm7jpj_HR3_YPF4k-1Sx1TXpk=&h=156&w=240&sz=16&hl=en&start=6&um=1&tbnid=xtjG7LzpQ4v-VM:&tbnh=72&tbnw=110&prev=/images%3Fq%3Deddie%2Bromero%2Btarantino%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26um%3D1) When Tarantino came to the Philippines in 2007, he really wanted to meet his movie icon, Eddie Romero. LINK. (http://showbizandstyle.inquirer.net/breakingnews/breakingnews/view/20070812-82114/Tarantino_raves_over_Pinoy_B-movies) On an interview, Romero said that Quentin Tarantino cast Pam Grier as lead on his movie 'Jackie Brown' because he saw Romero's 1972 international flick "Black Mama, White Mama' as a kid on which Grier is also the lead star.

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Black Mama, White Mama (1972)

Silliman University is the only school in the South to produce 2 National Artists

Miguel

August 21st, 2009, 04:57 AM

Much has been said about the National Artist fiasco as certain personalities were controversially added by the President but what has been long overlooked is the discriminating selection process for the National Artists of the Philippines over the years. The selection has most of the time been a close knit connection of who's who on a certain geographic location. A cursory look on the list of National Artists would reveal that majority of these notables were mostly from Luzon and most have affiliations to the highly esteemed universities in Manila. The scope for the pool of nominees were limited unto who's making the impact on this urban community.

In Literature, is there a National Artist who specialized in Hiligaynon? None. In Bisaya? None. In Waray? None. How about those nightingales who sang romantic Cebuano songs? None. Were these artists long forgotten or just been totally ignored by Manila based art lovers/critics?

If I am not mistaken, of all those 64 National Artists only 5 have hailed from the South; Napoleon Abueva-Bohol, Leandro Locsin-Bacolod, Abdulmaria Asia Imao-Sulu, Edith Tiempo and Eddie Romero who are both from Dumaguete. The first 3 were schooled in Manila universities which makes only the last 2 as being locally educated. Eddie Romero made his impact on cinema in Manila and that makes Edith Tiempo as the only provincial based artist were she honed would-be writers at the first and oldest creative writing workshop of the country which she and her late husband Edilberto Tiempo had created.

I am not alluding that these National Artists are not deserving as they rightfully are but what I'm trying to point out is that there is a flaw in selecting the National Artists for a long time now, way before this Carlo Caparas fiasco, and it has been going on unnoticed or maybe just fall to deaf ears. I don't believe that this style of selecting will change in the coming years. These provincial based artists will still be again neglected and their contribution to the arts and culture will be lost in history books and be long forgotten by the future generation.

nicko

August 21st, 2009, 07:29 AM

LSPs whole 5th level is now WIFI connected.. And it's FREE! LSP's whole basement, food street, and supermarket is also WIFI ready. Free.

ritche

August 21st, 2009, 10:04 AM

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Fraulein

August 21st, 2009, 10:05 AM

hi!

Malapit na ang pagbubukas ng ePLDT Ventus site dyan? :)

Any pictures para makita namin dito. We will appreciate it very much.

Thanks!:)

jundem_dq63

August 21st, 2009, 06:42 PM

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hakz2007

August 22nd, 2009, 02:40 AM

Capitol sets aside P6M for improvement of Neg. Or. Highway 2000 project (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=225462)

DUMAGUETE CITY, Aug. 21 (PNA) – The provincial government has allocated some P6 million in budget for the construction and rehabilitation of the Negros Oriental Highway 2000 project of Governor Emilio Macias II.

The construction of roads will traverse to at least seven barangays from Mabinay to La Libertad in central and northern Negros Oriental.

The Negros Oriental Highway development will also pass through the municipalities of Manjuyod, Bindoy, Ayungon, Tayasan and Jimalalud.

Capitol Information Officer Adrian Sedillo said the P4 million will come from the Kilos Asenso program of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo while the province allocated a counterpart fund of P2 million.

The amount will be used for cementing and rehabilitation of some existing and dilapidated access roads in the mountain barangays of the province, Sedillo said.

The Negros Oriental Highway 2000 is one of the pet projects of Macias when he was first elected as governor of Negros Oriental several decades ago before he served in Congress.

The road project aims to provide an alternative highway for the farmers and transport businesses and also provide easy access to different towns and cities through the mountain barangays.

Farmers will also have opportunity to bring their farm produce to the markets and sell these at a higher price.

Governor Macias also believes that opening of road networks will help reduce the insurgency problem of the province.

Meanwhile, another P5.7 million is allocated for the construction of the Balanan-Managubsob-Cantiban-Canggabok road that will connect the mountain barangays of Siaton to the municipality of Santa Catalina.
The Kilos Asenso program of President Arroyo has allocated some P3.8 million for the said project with a counterpart fund of P1.9 million from the provincial government. (PNA)
LDV/jfp/MA

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 06:32 AM

The 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 Honors and Highlights

Multi-Year Winners
These companies have appeared on the Global Outsourcing 100 list each year since its inception:
Accenture, Amdocs, ARAMARK, Bleum, Capgemini, Ceridian, CGI Group, Colliers International, Cushman & Wakefield, Donlen, EDS, EMCOR Group, Genpact, HCL Technologies, Headstrong, HOV Services, IBM, Johnson Controls, Mastek, NCS, Outsource Partners International, Patni Computer Systems, Sitel, Sodexo, SPi, Tech Mahindra, Unisys, Wipro Technologies and WNS Global Services.

Source (http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1859/)

The 2009 Global Outsourcing 100 (http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1858/)

nicko

August 22nd, 2009, 06:41 AM

^^ how's robs?

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 06:45 AM

^^Atrium roofing now starting to be attached...Hoping we could have pictures once those are in place. Where are you now nick?

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 07:49 AM

The 2008 Global Outsourcing 100 Honors and Highlights

Multi-Year Winners
These companies have appeared on the Global Outsourcing 100 list each year since its inception:
Ceridian, CGI Group, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Colliers International, Cross-Tab, Cushman & Wakefield, Datrose, Donlen, Eclipsys, EMCOR Group, Genpact, HCL Technologies, Headstrong, Hewlett-Packard, HOV Services, IBM, IPT, IST Management Services, Johnson Controls, Mastek, MphasiS, NCS, Objectiva Software Solutions, Outsource Partners International, Patni Computer Systems, Sitel, Sodexo, SPi, Summit HR Worldwide, Tech Mahindra, Unisys, vCustomer, Vertex, Wipro Technologies, WNS Global Services, and Zensar Technologies.

2008 Global Outsourcing 100 (http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1197/)

Source (http://www.outsourcingprofessional.org/content/23/152/1619/)

Fraulein

August 22nd, 2009, 07:57 AM

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 08:01 AM

Fraulein

August 22nd, 2009, 08:04 AM

^^Yes, and I am confident Ventus will soon appear in the Global outsourcing 100 when it starts branching out overseas, and with the tutelage of SPi executives who oversaw the growth of SPi to become one of the pillars of global outsourcing.

SPi is for non-voice BPO such as transcription, etc while Ventus is for voice BPO such as Parlance, Vocative, etc. :)

Sinjin P.

August 22nd, 2009, 08:24 AM

Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Dumaguete this year or perhaps early next year. Can you suggest an itinerary for a day tour of the city and nearby areas? Your help will be much appreciated. Thanks!

wise_zech

August 22nd, 2009, 12:30 PM

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hindi to sa pinas bai....

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 02:07 PM

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carl_vilches21

August 22nd, 2009, 05:02 PM

^^
Why did you say so, Ritche?

jundem_dq63

August 22nd, 2009, 05:06 PM

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hindi to sa pinas bai....

You're wrong, that photos were taken from Siaton Negros Oriental...That's Tambubo Bay....Nice no.....Mura siya ug dili sa pinas..pero sa pinas jud siya,,,,eeehehhehehehehhe

jundem_dq63

August 22nd, 2009, 05:07 PM

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Pag sure oi..... abi nako ug katong atbang sa NBYC....ug DCDB.........

nicko

August 22nd, 2009, 05:30 PM

Basi na wrong ra ang pic ni Ritche. Hehe. Full na bya na nga bldg og tenants.

thesugarfairy

August 22nd, 2009, 05:37 PM

Hi!

How much is the Ceres bus going to Dumaguete from Bacolod and back? Any idea kung 24 by 7 ang biyahe ba nila?

Thanks!:)

hi fraulein, i think no one is interested in giving you answer about your query so i thought i should answer it for you...

Ceres Bus from Bacolod to Dumaguete:

1st TRIP Non-Aircon - 3AM
1st TRIP AirCon - 5:20AM

after the 1st TRIP Aircon, succeeding trips to dumaguete will be every 45Minutes...

The Next Aircon Trip you can get is 12Noon and 5PM

Last Trip from Bacolod to Dumaguete is 7PM

Non-Aircon Buses charges 230 from Bacolod to Dumaguete
Aircon Buses charges 270 from Bacolod to Dumaguete

Travel will usually took about 6Hours... but during these times, it can take up to 8 hours as there is an on-going repair of roads from Upper Mabinay down to Bais and Tanjay Cities up to Amlan and San Jose-Sibulan...

As to the Hotels, I recommend Obdullias and Check Inn for their affordable (i prefer not to say cheap) room rates.. Services are quiet good and its also near the boulevard...

Accomodation Rates for Obdullias is Php 799.00 and Php 850.00 for Check Inn both for double single beds room... Free DSL Connection in Check Inn (thats why we orefer to stay there every now and then) and Php 100 for the DSL Connector Rental at Obdullias (but the Hotel is new)... WIFI? dont have any idea though...

jundem_dq63

August 22nd, 2009, 06:08 PM

Basi na wrong ra ang pic ni Ritche. Hehe. Full na bya na nga bldg og tenants.

Korek Nick, basin nasayop ra siya sa pic....or basin mag add ug another floor and Portal West intended for convergys...eehheheheh........

jsl_bxu1206

August 22nd, 2009, 06:19 PM

So the 3rd and 4th level will be occupied by Convergys?

I guess the third level will be used as training center for hirees while awaiting for the completion of their building. Did you notice the posters around town? On the other hand it could be used as another production area. Let's wait and see what happens.

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 06:19 PM

ritche

August 22nd, 2009, 06:23 PM

So the 3rd and 4th level will be occupied by Convergys?

Not really sure but it is a possibility, just like what happened with Teletech before when they occupied two other buildings before transferring to their present buildings.

clarion

August 22nd, 2009, 07:12 PM

any official statements???

jsl_bxu1206

August 22nd, 2009, 08:19 PM

is it possible to ask the building administrator if Convergys indeed will occupy the top levels?

Not really sure but it is a possibility, just like what happened with Teletech before when they occupied two other buildings before transferring to their present buildings.

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 06:46 AM

Not really sure but it is a possibility, just like what happened with Teletech before when they occupied two other buildings before transferring to their present buildings.

Then what will happen to the existing tenants currently occupying the third and fourth levels? And what about the posters around town? As of the moment, i don't see any clear indications that CVG will really be coming if we base it sa posters around town.. Or maybe wala ra gyud ko naka kita.... Although, my dad already has his sources that CVG might really occupy Julio Sy's new building. But as of now, wala pa man clear statements gud.

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 07:30 AM

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Fraulein

August 23rd, 2009, 08:45 AM

hi fraulein, i think no one is interested in giving you answer about your query so i thought i should answer it for you...

Ceres Bus from Bacolod to Dumaguete:

1st TRIP Non-Aircon - 3AM
1st TRIP AirCon - 5:20AM

after the 1st TRIP Aircon, succeeding trips to dumaguete will be every 45Minutes...

The Next Aircon Trip you can get is 12Noon and 5PM

Last Trip from Bacolod to Dumaguete is 7PM

Non-Aircon Buses charges 230 from Bacolod to Dumaguete
Aircon Buses charges 270 from Bacolod to Dumaguete

Travel will usually took about 6Hours... but during these times, it can take up to 8 hours as there is an on-going repair of roads from Upper Mabinay down to Bais and Tanjay Cities up to Amlan and San Jose-Sibulan...

As to the Hotels, I recommend Obdullias and Check Inn for their affordable (i prefer not to say cheap) room rates.. Services are quiet good and its also near the boulevard...

Accomodation Rates for Obdullias is Php 799.00 and Php 850.00 for Check Inn both for double single beds room... Free DSL Connection in Check Inn (thats why we orefer to stay there every now and then) and Php 100 for the DSL Connector Rental at Obdullias (but the Hotel is new)... WIFI? dont have any idea though...

Thanks for the help! I really appreciate it!:)

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 08:46 AM

Two More Bpos To Open In Dumaguete
Written by July 26-August 1, 2009-Metro Post

Two new business processing outsourcing companies (BPOs) will open its doors further boosting the vibrant IT industry in the province.

Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Director Javier Fortunato said ePLDT Ventus and Smart Communications are the newest BPOs in town.

Major IT companies have set up operations in the province following DTI’s promotion of Negros Oriental as an IT designation in the country.

“Several hundred new jobs have been generated, small businesses are sprouting to cater to the needs of company employees, the industry has formed its very own industry association-the ICT Dgte-and we can say that the IT industry is vastly contributing to the development of our community.’ said fortunate in a statement.

Fortunato estimates that the BPOs and call centers in Dumaguete pump in more than P20 million a month to the Dumaguete economy through the salaries if its 2000 workers alone. “That figure is just based on the assumption that the entry level pay is P10,000 a month. And there’s the multiplier effect of three, meaning for every IT job, this will create three more indirect jobs,” Fortunato said.

Fred Dael, one of the prime movers in the development of IT industry in Dumaguete, even went on to say that the multiplier effect for IT jobs could be as much as 16. He said one advantage of call centers and other IT-based jobs is that it keeps the family together. “They also spend their money locally so the money does not go out of Dumaguete,” he said.

There already are at least nine BPOs or IT-based firms operating in Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental. These are the Teletech Holdings Corp., SPI Technologies, Student Universe, Tri Edge Resources, Inc., Entheos IT Corp., Nestwood Computer Development Services, IT Outlook, Bayantel Communications and Innove Communications.

Dean Sinco, proprietor of Entheos IT, which currently employs 30 workers doing animation, web design, computer programs and architecture outsourcing, said the prospects of expansion for this business is big. “If I am able to get other architects in Hawaii to do projects here, we can easily triple.”

Sinco, who works half of the year as an architect in Hawaii, said their only limitation, for the moment, is the composition of the talent pool. “Architecture takes a while for someone to be able to design and design in the way that is expected in the US. I didn’t get full reign of design until about six years of working. I was under the principal in the office at the start.”

Dael said that in addition to the fiber-optic network that goes all around Negros island, these IT-based firms exist in Dumaguete because the school infrastructure is in place. “People don’t want to come here. But Dumaguete, through its four universities, churns out its own work force. We don’t just have schools-we have quality schools. There is no other town our size with four universities,” he said, in reference to Dumaguete’s 120,000 population.

The City of Dumaguete been supportive of BPOs and other IT-based firms by giving a three-year tax incentives to the first-movers. The City Council, upon the instance of Councilor manuel Sagarbarria, who is also president of the Negros Oreintal Chamber of Commerce and Industry, also passed a resolution acknowledging the efforts of Dael, Sinco, Fortunato, Bert Bravo and Veneeth Iyengar for the development of the IT industry in the City.

BuglasNewsCentral (http://buglas.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=71)

Fraulein

August 23rd, 2009, 08:51 AM

mao rong

August 23rd, 2009, 09:39 AM

^^where is the official statement for Convergys?

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 09:40 AM

^^ There is still none. But hopefully, still as of the moment...:D

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 01:16 PM

I guess the third level will be used as training center for hirees while awaiting for the completion of their building. Did you notice the posters around town? On the other hand it could be used as another production area. Let's wait and see what happens.

I finally saw the posters, Ritch and it's really around town... Here it is..

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/263/kodakfirstbatch149.jpg

They are hiring here once again for the Nth time! The poster says, "Be part of our pioneer Sales and Technical teams......"

Uh, but wait... PIONEER?? Meaning first batch of workers??.. Why does it have to say PIONEER?.. So will the hired "pioneer" working batch of individuals be located in a new CVG site? Hmmmmmm... Any new CVG sites around the country? Hmmm.. :)

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 01:26 PM

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 01:30 PM

http://www.negroschronicle.com/images/aug_16_09/Robinsons%20hiring%20boosts%20city%E2%80%99s%20economic%20field.gif
Robinsons Retail Group Jobs Fair last week at Dgte City Public Market Multi-Purpose Hall.

ritche

August 23rd, 2009, 01:52 PM

... and I don't think that that Job Fair is hosted by CVG Cebu or Bcd because if it is, then it should have been handled JobsUP-Dumaguete (Hiring Agency). But it's not and it's just now that it's not handled by them.. JobsUP and CVG are tied up for employment processes.. So is that Job Fair handled by another CVG group? CVG-DGT? LOL... Hehe. Just sharing some "suspicious" thoughts... LOL. But who knows....

It would be good to know that it is easy to form a Dumaguete management team because of the fact that there are plenty of managers and supervisors at CVG who are from Dumaguete/Silliman and they could just be pulled out to organize the Dumaguete site.

I hope CVG Dumaguete, if organized, would be more non voice. I could actually attest that non-voice interaction is better than voice because of the fact that you could easily take note of the interactions, and less stressful.

ritche

August 23rd, 2009, 02:04 PM

Hmmm, my radar says that there is another callcenter wanting to establish a site here aside from the two new ones that are coming in. Hmm, checking my crystal ball for any development. Dumadami, dumadami. Checking, checking.

But me personally thinks the two new ones are enough as of this time.

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 02:06 PM

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 02:30 PM

RP-D as of 08-23-09

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5168/kodakfirstbatch139.jpg

http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/2130/kodakfirstbatch138.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/251/kodakfirstbatch136.jpg

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/2289/kodakfirstbatch137.jpg

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/1742/kodakfirstbatch140.jpg

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/5996/kodakfirstbatch141.jpg

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/2349/kodakfirstbatch143.jpg

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7916/kodakfirstbatch145.jpg

Back part of mall (3-level with open air veranda for a view of the al fresco area?)

http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/5186/kodakfirstbatch144.jpg

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 02:32 PM

^^ Will they really make it by last week of Nov 2009?...

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 02:40 PM

University Games @ LM Sports Complex

http://www.negroschronicle.com/images/oct_26_08/A%20whooping%20match%20is%20expected%20on%20two%20of%20the%20hottest%20basketball%20teams%20for%20this%20year%E2%80%99s%20University%20Games..jpg

jundem_dq63

August 23rd, 2009, 03:28 PM

I finally saw the posters, Ritch and it's really around town... Here it is..

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/263/kodakfirstbatch149.jpg

They are hiring here once again for the Nth time! The poster says, "Be part of our pioneer Sales and Technical teams......"

Uh, but wait... PIONEER?? Meaning first batch of workers??.. Why does it have to say PIONEER?.. So will the hired "pioneer" working batch of individuals be located in a new CVG site? Hmmmmmm... Any new CVG sites around the country? Hmmm.. :)

I have a strong feeling that this is not intended for dumaguete city. Basin bag-o lang siya na account nga nakuha sa convergys....but who knows....new call center in the city ... mas nindot siya....hehehehe

jundem_dq63

August 23rd, 2009, 03:34 PM

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 03:44 PM

^^ LOL.. Ako i just try to pass by every after 3 days aron if pag pass nako, naay something new.. hehe

mao rong

August 23rd, 2009, 04:55 PM

I finally saw the posters, Ritch and it's really around town... Here it is..

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/263/kodakfirstbatch149.jpg

They are hiring here once again for the Nth time! The poster says, "Be part of our pioneer Sales and Technical teams......"

Uh, but wait... PIONEER?? Meaning first batch of workers??.. Why does it have to say PIONEER?.. So will the hired "pioneer" working batch of individuals be located in a new CVG site? Hmmmmmm... Any new CVG sites around the country? Hmmm.. :)

^^will they put-up in dumaguete or recruitment lang?

ethan_dave

August 23rd, 2009, 05:52 PM

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

ang ganda ng robz dgte....congratz guyz...i'll sure visit dgte on my next vacation, esp. robz dgte.......:):):):):)
khit mtgal xang matapos, it's worth the wait nmn....:):):):)

hey ritch...my crystal ball ka pla...hehehehehe:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:
hop u cud predict tac's future projects too...hehehehehe:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

jsl_bxu1206

August 23rd, 2009, 06:31 PM

I heard something about this. "Pioneer" means first batch to work under a new account. It's gonna be a different line of business of microsoft.

I finally saw the posters, Ritch and it's really around town... Here it is..

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/263/kodakfirstbatch149.jpg

They are hiring here once again for the Nth time! The poster says, "Be part of our pioneer Sales and Technical teams......"

Uh, but wait... PIONEER?? Meaning first batch of workers??.. Why does it have to say PIONEER?.. So will the hired "pioneer" working batch of individuals be located in a new CVG site? Hmmmmmm... Any new CVG sites around the country? Hmmm.. :)

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 07:12 PM

^^ Yes, it's going to be a new account daw. Got it from a CVG rep..=)

nicko

August 23rd, 2009, 07:16 PM

^^ And that couldnt be here since its says that basic pay is 16-17K which is more of Cebu's....

jsl_bxu1206

August 23rd, 2009, 09:52 PM

I guess so. How much is the usual pay for Dumaguete call center agents?

^^ And that couldnt be here since its says that basic pay is 16-17K which is more of Cebu's....

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 10:09 AM

Wow... U have a crystal ball, ritch? ehehehe

The if not we should let the third callcenter in. The more the merrier hehehe:lol:.

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 10:10 AM

I guess so. How much is the usual pay for Dumaguete call center agents?

StudentUniverse pays 15-16K.

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 10:48 AM

THE PALMORE CIRCLE
Silliman University Medical Center Compound

http://www.negroschronicle.com/images/aug_23_09/Silliman%20at%20108%20opens%20landmarks.jpg

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 12:09 PM

http://www.su.edu.ph/jpg/founders-day-09-banner.jpg

SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY 108th FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY
August 21 - 31, 2009

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

Hibalag Booth Festival 2009
August 21-28, 2009
http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7103/hibalag.jpg

Miss Silliman 2009
August 25, 2009
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/5318/mssu.jpg

All-University Cheerding Competition 2009
August 26, 2009
http://img87.imageshack.us/img87/1870/cheerdance.jpg

Full schedule of the SU 108th Founding Anniversary (http://www.su.edu.ph/108th%20Founders%20Day%20Sked.pdf)

jed1433

August 24th, 2009, 01:44 PM

I heard something about this. "Pioneer" means first batch to work under a new account. It's gonna be a different line of business of microsoft.

pioneer man so dumaguete jd dagay.. ive hered Transcom is also coming to dgte.. lilipat nga daw mga TL namu.. hehehehe dako man pay.. 14-16k

jed1433

August 24th, 2009, 01:47 PM

New Projects:

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/jed1433/101_1369.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/jed1433/101_1395.jpg

New CNAHS building:
Dental course are also available.. so dili na CNAHS daw tawag,...hehehe

http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/jed1433/IMG0033A.jpg
http://i274.photobucket.com/albums/jj250/jed1433/IMG0034A.jpg

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 01:53 PM

^^ Asa mana dapit sa main campus e-build ang building sa nursing? Naa pa bay lugar?

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 01:53 PM

pioneer man so dumaguete jd dagay.. ive hered Transcom is also coming to dgte.. lilipat nga daw mga TL namu.. hehehehe dako man pay.. 14-16k

And what the hell are they doing if they're not for Dumaguete, announcing that 16-17K in the middle of the Founders Week, and conducting the job fair insaide Silliman campus? Wouldn't that be an insult? Think between your ears guys...Maybe Silliman would pull all its managers now working at CVG.

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 01:55 PM

Transcom? In Dgte? Sure pd na? Haha. Wala man official statements or even hiring that us taking place.. Asa man ka ana nga news?? Or it's another one of those rumors na pod.. Whew..

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 02:02 PM

I have a strong feeling that this is not intended for dumaguete city. Basin bag-o lang siya na account nga nakuha sa convergys....but who knows....new call center in the city ... mas nindot siya....hehehehe

And besides, do you see in the poster any statement about relocation package, because if there is, then clearly it is for another area.

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 02:05 PM

Hi guys, I'm planning to visit Dumaguete this year or perhaps early next year. Can you suggest an itinerary for a day tour of the city and nearby areas? Your help will be much appreciated. Thanks!

Wait, can people here entertain this guy? I'll make one one, but if you guys have better idea of can make it faster, then please do it.

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 02:12 PM

^^ We trust that u can make the best one, ritch..:D

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 02:16 PM

I heard something about this. "Pioneer" means first batch to work under a new account. It's gonna be a different line of business of microsoft.

If it's Microsoft then it's gonna be a tough account doing the selling for the leading software firm and entertaining a lot of people. Then it warrants a higher salary.

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 02:17 PM

And besides, do you see in the poster any statement about relocation package, because if there is, then clearly it is for another area.

Relocation packages are offered if the hiring is anchored by a hiring agency. JobsUp, who usually hosts hiring for call centers outside the city are the ones that offer the packages. But then that hiring is not handled by an agency so i think that is the reason why there is no relocation packages being offered. So, I think that that is a direct hiring from the company itself. I think CVG Cebu.

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 02:20 PM

^^Still the same, all the hiring here that is for another city has a relocation package, at least all the ones that I have known.

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 02:25 PM

Hmmm.. Wait na lang gyud ta..:) Maybe we could check on the hiring on September and ask about it para wala nay libog..:)

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 02:29 PM

^^Much better. But me personally would protest if this is not for Dumaguete, and these people just keep on bringing out our people here to other cities, when in fact our people are probably more capable than others.

nicko

August 24th, 2009, 02:36 PM

True. Why don't they just have their own call center here rather than absorbing our people to work for them in another area. Hiring from different BPO companies outside the city take place here every month. Imagine how many of our talented pool of people has been absorbed to work and spend in another city Our people's hard earned money should just be spent and circulated here..

ritche

August 24th, 2009, 02:47 PM

I also like the new buildings of SU College of Nursing, simple but stately and elegant. Probably the third building will be started this year, and it would have brick pavers and garden.

diehardbisdak

August 24th, 2009, 09:30 PM

Resto eyes more outlets (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cebu/resto-eyes-more-outlets)
SunStar Online
Monday, August 24, 2009
By Nancy R. Cudis

A HOMEGROWN Mexican-inspired restaurant chain is eyeing a total of 10 outlets in the country before the end of the year.

Mooon Café, now owned and managed by Pages Holdings Inc., just opened its fourth company-owned outlet last Aug. 12 at Parkmall, Mandaue City.

The company is scheduled to open a fifth company-owned outlet in November this year at Robinsons Cybergate Cebu in Fuente Osmeña, Cebu City.

Yesterday, the first franchise outlet of Mooon Café opened in Cagayan de Oro City.

Franchised outlets are expected to open at the Grand Gaisano Mall Mactan in October, at Robinsons Mall Dumaguete City in November, at SM North Edsa in Quezon City in November and one in Davao City within the year.

“Having ten outlets by the end of the year is (achievable),” said Bunny Pages, chairman of Pages Holdings Inc.

The company bought Mooon Café from its original owners two years ago for about P700,000, invested P3 million for the renovation of the original branch located in Guadalupe, and reopened it in June 2007.

Pages Holdings executive vice president John Pages said their expansion experience with one of their businesses, Thirsty Juices and Shakes, has prepared them for the expansion of Mooon Café.

Growth factors

Bunny attributed the growth of the company’s first restaurant venture to their good food, affordable pricing and ambiance.

Young professionals and families continue to flock to the restaurant chain that is being managed by Charlie Pages.

John said the outlets’ strategic location is one factor in the success of the business.

The second branch opened at The Walk, at Asiatown IT (information technology) Park in June 2008 and third at The Terraces in Ayala Center Cebu in December last year.

The company invested at least P4 million for its fourth outlet at Parkmall, where it occupies 130 square meters. The outlet is designed with a capacity of 100 persons.

Pages Holdings continues to receive inquiries from potential franchises who want to open outlets in Manila where the challenge lies in “getting the right location” with plenty of foot traffic, Bunny said.

The company contracted RK Franchise Consultancy to help organize the restaurant’s franchising system.

Mooon Café’s franchise fee in Luzon is P1 million and P800,000 in the Visayas and Mindanao. Return on investment for franchise outlets is estimated to be 16 months.

Bunny disclosed that the company is open to franchisees who want to put up Mooon Café outlets outside the Philippines through a licensing scheme.

Apart from Thirsty and Mooon Café, Pages Holdings Inc. also owns and operates Playhouse Children’s Center, My Playroom Kids Care Center and Bright Academy.

It also acquired a 50-percent stake in Taters Snack League Cebu. It plans to open a second Taters outlet in Cebu at SM IMAX Theater in November.

Mooon Cafe at The Walk - Asiatown IT Park - flickr pic by @winks211
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2480/3830207630_08883d114b.jpg

ritche

August 25th, 2009, 02:32 AM

ritche

August 25th, 2009, 02:33 AM

pioneer man so dumaguete jd dagay.. ive hered Transcom is also coming to dgte.. lilipat nga daw mga TL namu.. hehehehe dako man pay.. 14-16k

Korek ka jan...

nicko

August 25th, 2009, 05:05 AM