Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 37

Miguel

October 22nd, 2009, 02:42 AM

2008 Sidlakang Negros Village

These are some of the pictures I took on last year's Buglasan Festival at the Sidlakang Negros Village. This will be the permanent site of Buglasan. Although it is a far cry compared to the grandeur of the booths on the previous years, but it offers amenities that were not there before like the Sidlakang Negros Village Auditorium which regularly stages cultural performances and the Provincial Tourism Office which also regularly hold exhibits, plus minimizing the cost in constructing expensive booths that would have then be dismantled right after the festival. I must admit though that the cottages still needs a lot of improvement to bring back its old glory.

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Sidlakang Negros Village

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Cottages

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SNV Auditorium

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The Wall

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Siaton

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Canlaon City

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Mabinay (Cave Replica)

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Bindoy (Mantalip Reef Replica)

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I forgot what cottage is this--could be Tayasan

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Manjuyod (Underwater Replica)

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Food and Booze

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Provincial Tourism Office

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Inside the PTO

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Showcase of Negros Oriental Products

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Art Exhibits by Local Artists At the PTO Basement

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Supposedly No Picture Taking Allowed at the Exhibit Area

Miguel

October 22nd, 2009, 02:48 AM

2006 BUGLASAN FESTIVAL BOOTHS

The Buglasan Booths were used to be set-up infront of the Provincial Capitol and each was represented by the towns of Negros Oriental. The booths were replicas for each town's famous tourists destination. It was so grand and extravagant that some booths could even cost more than P1million to construct. Since then, the booths were now transferred to its permanent location near the Provincial Hospital and is now called the Sidlakang Negros Village. The booths were now replaced with cottages representing each town.

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photos by:
JM AGUILAR

Miguel

October 22nd, 2009, 02:53 AM

2008 Sidlakang Negros Village

These are some of the pictures I took on last year's Buglasan Festival at the Sidlakang Negros Village. This will be the permanent site of Buglasan. Although it is a far cry compared to the grandeur of the booths on the previous years, but it offers amenities that were not there before like the Sidlakang Negros Village Auditorium which regularly stages cultural performances and the Provincial Tourism Office which also regularly hold exhibits, plus minimizing the cost in constructing expensive booths that would have then be dismantled right after the festival. I must admit though that the cottages still needs a lot of improvement to bring back its old glory.

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3293/3006408375_9c8f18fb62.jpg
Sidlakang Negros Village

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3247/3006404921_5079fd73b7.jpg
Cottages

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3074/3007242228_898ba33bba.jpg
SNV Auditorium

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3073/3007226802_4c822d5c1a.jpg
The Wall

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3239/3007240952_b8fd28f691.jpg
Siaton

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3037/3006403741_3d78dc5179.jpg
Canlaon City

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Mabinay (Cave Replica)

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Bindoy (Mantalip Reef Replica)

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I forgot what cottage is this--could be Tayasan

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Manjuyod (Underwater Replica)

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Food and Booze

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3160/3006390675_cb3d8c8504.jpg
Provincial Tourism Office

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http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3236/3007216028_f79504c460.jpg
Inside the PTO

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Showcase of Negros Oriental Products

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Art Exhibits by Local Artists At the PTO Basement

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Supposedly No Picture Taking Allowed at the Exhibit Area

nicko

October 22nd, 2009, 02:59 AM

Depressing ang Sidlakang Negros Village. IMO.

lewdsaint

October 22nd, 2009, 05:47 AM

LTO to implement RFID
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
Thursday, October 15, 2009

The Land Transportation Office in Dumaguete City will implement the Radio Frequency Identification System starting next month, local LTO chief Roland Ramos said yesterday.

During the regular session of the Sangguniang Panlungsod recently, he said that the RFID system uses chips that will track the whereabouts of vehicles. The chip contains vital information on the vehicle, such as certificate of registration number, plate number, chassis and engine numbers, he added.

The chip will be installed by LTO-taggers in the windshield of four-wheeled vehicles and in the tank of motorcycles.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/15/negoriental.htm

Received this from my email....

Ang istorya sa likod ng Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) scam

Noong 2007, ang kontrata ng STRADCOM sa computerization ng LTO ay nagtapos
na. Subalit dahil nakasaad sa kontrata na "HAWAK NILA SA LEEG" ang LTO,
dahil sa pagtatapos ng kanilang kontrata ay dadalhin nila ang mga computer
hardware at software, at ang ititira ay ang DATA lamang, nanatili ang
STRADCOM sa LTO. Patuloy sa paninigil ng COMPUTER FEE kahit na ang DATA
ng bawat sasakyan ay naka-encode na at wala ng dapat pang i-build up o
i-data entry. Patuloy ang pagkulekta ng STRADCOM ng bayad, dahil walang
kumukwestiyon, sa ilalim ng ilong ng mga motorista.

Sa kabila nito, ang pamunuan ng DOTC at ng LTO ay humingi ng mas malaking
"PARTE", ibig sabihin, patong, lagay, kickback, etc, dahil nga naman,
tubong lugaw na ang STRADCOM dahil dapat tanggal na nga sila. Syempre pa,
medyo nagpakipot ang pamunuan ng STRADCOM at nagmungkahi na magdagdag na
lang ng mga singilin sa motorista dahil anila, mga bobo naman at hindi
aangal. Kung may aangal man, kokonti lang dahil gaano na lang ba ang
sisingilin eh minsanan lang naman ang bayaran isang taon. At anila, may
pera ang mga motorista dahil naka-sasakyan nga. Dito na ipinatawag ng
STRADCOM ang kanilang mga "money making" thinktank upang umisip ng mga
paraan kung paano pa makaka-kolekta ng dagdag kita upang lalo pa silang
magkamal ng salapi.

unang pinalusot ay ang tinatawag na INTER-CONNECTION FEE daw. ito ay
karagdagang P70.00 pesos kapag ikaw ay nagpa-smoke belching test. Napansin
ba ninyo, bukod sa P350.00, eh may naka staple pang resibo na P70.00? Me
narinig ba kayong angal? me umapila ba? wala di ba. e ano nga ba yung
P70.00 peso eh naka Honda CITY ka naman. chicken feed!!!

YUN ANG BASIS NG STRADCOM, walang aangal dahil barya lang ang sinisingil
nila. Naunawaan nyo ba kung ano yung inter-connection fee? Malay mo nga
naman diba, nadale na kayo dun pero okay lang kayo kasi nga P70.00 lang.

Teka, 8 million registered vehicle X 70.00 = 560 million pesos na walang
kahirap hirap. KADA TAON HA. Malaki din pala nadudugas namin sa inyo.
Aangal na ba kayo?

Pero dahil mga buwaya nga, talagang walang kabusugan. Kaya pinulong ulit
ng mga hunghang ang mga evil brains para utusan na, "Pigain na natin ng
husto ang mga bobong motorista, bayad naman ng bayad eh". At dito na
ipinanganak ang unang plano na "Car info sticker" kung saan didikitan ng
sticker ang mga sasakyan, nakalagay dito ang mga detalye na makikita din
naman sa "Certificate of Registration" o "CR", at sisingilin nila ng
P300.00 yung sticker. Di syempre sangkatutak na angal ang inabot nila.
Napigilan ito, hindi napatupad. Bulilyaso! eh kasi nga walang bahid High
Tech. Mantakin mo nga naman na sticker lang tapos ang impormasyon eh nasa
CR na din, hindi umubra. Ipa-photocopy (reduced) na lang yung CR at idikit
sa windshield, sabi ng mga pilosopo kaya na-abort yung evil plan number 1.

Pero hindi agad susuko ang evil brains ng STRADCOM, kailangang magmadali
dahil dapat magkapera at ma-implement ng October. Na browse sa internet
ng mga IT gurus ang tungkol sa RFID, at iminungkahi agad kahit na hindi
pang vehicle talaga. Napagkasunduang, pwede, at inaprubahan agad. Ang
siste, ang lalamanin lang ding impormasyon nito ay kung ano ang nakalagay
sa CR, pero, may bahid high tech na, kasi R.F.I.D. na. Naintindihan nyo
ba ibig sabihin ng RFID? Basahin nyo na lang sa last part.

tatlong klase ang pwedeng gamit ng RFID:
1. sa simpleng paliwanag, parang tag lang ito, barcode or product code.
na ang corresponding data or information ay mare-retrieve mo sa main
computer gamit ang isang reader or scanner.
2. o kung ito ay may microchip, pwedeng mag store ng data dito at
marere-trieve din ang data gamit ang isang reader.
3. at ang pinaka delikado sa lahat, na maaring gamitin laban sa mga
motorista, PWEDE KANG I-TRACK ng ahensiya. RFID ang gamit sa mga producto
sa mga dept stores na medyo mahal ang item at RFID din ang gamit sa mga
cargo ng freight services.

pero may pakinabang ba talaga tayo sa RFID kung ito ay gagamitin sa mga
sasakyan? WALA. ang tunay na gamit ng RFID ay para sa PRODUCT TAGGING,
INVENTORY, AT TRACKING. Sa mga producto para ma-track mo kung nasaan na
yung location dahil kada daan nito sa isang area, nababasa ng reader ang
RFID at alam na dumaan na ito. Maaaring naglalaman din ito ng info kung
sino ang manufacturer, kung ano ang laman, timbang at kung saan ang
destinasyon, dahil nakalagay na ito sa RFID o sa main database.

Alam ninyo, may malaking blunder ang kompanya namin dito eh, ang STRADCOM,
dahil nag-implement kami ng information via TEXT lang kung saan ite-text
nyo lang ang plate number, makukuha na information ng isang vehicle. Eh,
imomodify lang namin yung info na binibigay ng TEXT project namin, at
bigyan exclusivity sa mga enforcers lang ng LTO, nagawa na agad ang
gustong gawin ng RFID System.

Di ko na nga lang masikmura ang kagarapalan ng mga amo namin na sobrang
magpayaman samantalang kami ang tumatrabaho eh nangungupahan pa din kami
ng bahay. Anak ng toklang, ibuking ko na lang di ba.

Eto itanong ninyo sa STRADCOM para mabuliyaso sila.

Bakit kelangan ng i-implement ngayong October?
1-kasi pinipiga sila ng isang mataas na opisyal ng LTO na tatakbo sa
darating na halalan.
2-Kasi kung mapalusot nila ng October, tahimik ang november at December,
pag dating ng January parang may basbas na dahil nga nasimulan na ng
October. at dapat mag start na ngayong October, kasi pag sa January mag
start, titirahin ng mga pulitiko, at baka tamaan pa ng ban.

Pag naka RFID ba, di na kelangan magpa stencil at magpa smoke belching pag
magpapa rehistro?
Kelangan pa din. Ano yung sinasabi nilang mapapabilis na rehistro? For
your info walang mase-save na time sa pagpapa-rehistro ninyo. same
procedure.

ANG KATOTOHANAN:

HINDI MAPAPABILIS ANG TRAPIKO GAMIT ANG RFID (ipadetalye ninyo sa STRADCOM
ito)

HINDI BIBILIS ANG REGISTRATION PROCESS NG IYONG SASAKYAN GAMIT ANG RFID
(eto rin)

HINDI MAPIPIGIL NG RFID ANG MGA SMOKE BELCHERS (eto pa)

PWEDE KANG MA-TRACK KUNG NASAAN KA GAMIT ANG RFID SA IYONG SASAKYAN.

HINDI MAWAWALA ANG MGA KOLORUM GAMIT ANG R.F.I.D.

PWEDENG GAMITIN NG MGA KOTONG LTO ENFORCERS ANG R.F.I.D. (sasabihin lang
ng LTO officer na sabi ng RFID hot car gamit mo)

ang bottom line. WALANG PAKINABANG ANG CAR OWNER SA RFID, O MAGING ANG
LTO. SIMPLE LANG ANG PURPOSE NITO: ISANG MONEY MAKING SCHEME ANG R.F.I.D
DAHIL GENERALLY, NA SURMISE NAMIN NA ANG MGA OWNER NG VEHICLE AY WALANG
PAKIALAM SA KANILANG BINABAYARAN DAHIL MAY PERA SILA, AT HANDANG MAGBAYAD
KAHIT ANONG SABIHIN NAMIN BASTA HINDI NILA NAIINTINDIHAN TULAD NG R.F.I.D.

HANAPAN NINYO ANG STRADCOM NG PROJECT STUDY, COMMUNICATION DOCUMENTS,
SYSTEMS STUDY, SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION, IMPLEMENTATION PLANS, APPROVAL NG
NATIONAL COMPUTER CENTER, AT MAGING KRITIKAL KAYO SA DATES DAHIL
SINISUMULAN PA LANG NILANG GAWIN ANG MGA ITO.

AT ILALABAN NILA ITO NG DIKDIKAN, MAGHABOL NA KAYO SA KORTE IKA NGA NILA.
NAGSIMULA NA SILA NG COMMERCIAL SA TV DAHIL SA TINDI NG OPPOSITION DITO.
KAILANGAN NILANG ILUTANG ANG STRADCOM. BAKIT SUMUGAL ANG STRADCOM AT
INEXPOSE ANG KANILANG TAHIMIK NA OPERATION EH KUMIKITA NA NGA SILA NG
WALANG INGAY? DAHIL SA 2.8 BILLION NA KIKITAIN SA PROYEKTO SA LOOB LANG NG
ISANG TAON AT DAHIL SA PRESSURE SA TAAS NA I-IMPLEMENT NA ITO, PARA MAKUHA
NA ANG PATONG.

Sabi nga ng ABS-CBN, AKO ANG SIMULA. Makialam tayo. Pigilin natin ang
pagpapatupad nito. I-forward sa lahat ng kaibigan niyong may saksakyan at
sana ay makarating sa inyong mga kongresista, sa mga senador, sa mga taga
DOTC, taga LTO, at sa malacañang.

kung may oras ka pa, panoorin mo kung ano talaga ang gamit ng RFID

ritche

October 22nd, 2009, 05:52 AM

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The Province's top honchos showing solidarity at the NegOr photo exhibit. Gov. Macias and Mayor Perdices (the Spanish guy wearing red), as well as BM Mariant Escano Villegas also looking on.

SUV111

October 22nd, 2009, 05:52 AM

Depressing ang Sidlakang Negros Village. IMO.

why depressing nicko?

nicko

October 22nd, 2009, 07:51 AM

^^ Compared to when it was still held in the capitol grounds, the Sidlakang Negros Village, as what Miguel said, "a far cry compared to the grandeur of the booths on the previous years" and I agree to that 101%. That's why when I visited the place, i was not able to help but compare. So instead of maaliw ako, i got disappointed.

ritche

October 22nd, 2009, 09:44 AM

But in fairness, compared to last year, this year's booths and the Buglasan itself is better. Events are better and bigger. It's the first time that there are night shows sponsored by major corporations such as ABS cBN and GMA. But I agree, it is still not at par with previous Buglasans.

Well, we can expect the Sidlakang Village to get better each year as LGUs and the Province will not have to tear down the booths unlike before. They could focus on beautifying it and making the area into a park or a shopping complex, or an activity area where tourists could go.

national guard

October 22nd, 2009, 01:37 PM

Regulation of meat shops proposed
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
The Visayan Daily Star

Complaints raised by an association of meat vendors against the proliferation of meatshops outside the Dumaguete City public market have led to a proposal for an ordinance regulating the operation of meatshops and what qualifies a meatshop to promote public safety and public health.

Association president, Rogelio Macion, recently called for amendments of an existing ordinance that will prohibit the selling of meat outside the market.

There is no regulation now on the operation of meatshops, while strict regulation is imposed on the sale of meat and fish to ensure that they are fit for human consumption.

The complaint said there is no assurance that a double dead meat will not be sold in meatshops, in the absence of quality control and regulation, unlike at the public market where only meat coming from the slaughterhouse is sold.*JG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/22/negor3.htm

national guard

October 22nd, 2009, 01:40 PM

City to reduce ‘light up' funding
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
The Visayan Daily Star

Funding requirements for the project called “Light up” in Dumaguete City was drastically reduced from P1.890 million to P700,000 to save on costs.

The initial estimated cost as proposed by the light-up committee was P990,000 for the parols and lanterns at the Boulevard area, and another P900,000 for the Quezon Park.

This was, however, disapproved by Mayor Agustin Perdices who reportedly found it to be too much for the city government.

He said he wanted to make use of last year's lanterns and other reusable items, like the small stars.

Division superintendent Dr. Tessie Lim of the Dumaguete-Department of Education appeared before the Sangguniang Panlungsod to report that last year, DepEd was tasked by the city to make 3,000 small stars and it is almost done with 6,000 stars for this year's “light-up.”

Lim added the children would love to see their work and would appreciate it very much when the stars are hanged in the acacia trees of the venues.

Grades 4, 5, 6 pupils and some high school students in public schools of the city made the parols and lanterns. A lantern costs P150 including the socket, the bulb and the cover.*JG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/22/negor4.htm

ritche

October 22nd, 2009, 02:51 PM

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ritche

October 22nd, 2009, 02:57 PM

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ritche

October 22nd, 2009, 03:14 PM

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clarion

October 22nd, 2009, 04:40 PM

and capitol grounds is wide.

^^ Compared to when it was still held in the capitol grounds, the Sidlakang Negros Village, as what Miguel said, "a far cry compared to the grandeur of the booths on the previous years" and I agree to that 101%. That's why when I visited the place, i was not able to help but compare. So instead of maaliw ako, i got disappointed.

tagaDgte

October 22nd, 2009, 10:32 PM

Don't know if anyone noticed this!

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national guard

October 23rd, 2009, 07:31 AM

UNDP conducts dev't event
BY RENE GENOVE
The Visayan Daily Star

About 80 participants, composed mostly of local chief executives in the country, will convene for the Regional Capacity Development Learning Event in Silliman University , Dumaguete City on October 26 to 28 on the theme “Improving LGU Performance through Local Capacity Innovations and Incentive Mechanisms.”

It is organized by the Galing Pook , in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme ( Philippines and Bangkok ) and the SNV Netherlands Development Organization. It is co-sponsored by Silliman University and the Negros Oriental government.

The event has two parts: a learning-sharing workshop on October 26 and 27, and an on-site learning visit to various LGU exemplars in the province.

Participants, including those from Indonesia, Sri Lanka and India, are hoped to share and learn from innovative approaches on incentive mechanisms in internal governance systems, which enable local governments to perform their functions and meet their objectives.

The last day will be spent in parts of Dumaguete and the municipality of Dauin where participants will have a first-hand view of program implementation and exchange lessons and ideas through on-ground interaction with program implementers and beneficiaries.

Expected to attend from UNDP are UN resident coordinator Badcock, Philippines country director Renaud Meyer and Regional Center Bangkok Capacity Development team leader Dipa Bagai.*RG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/23/negor3.htm

dacoda

October 23rd, 2009, 07:34 AM

Kung knsa kadtong ganahan mosuroy sa Dumaguete or bsan asa nga lugar sa kalibutan, visit lng mo sa travelbooth-asia.com (http://travelbooth-asia.com) sila nay bahala sa inyong travel. Duna silay office sa Dumaguete ang MANTAZ TRAVEL AND TOURS.

national guard

October 23rd, 2009, 07:35 AM

8 from SU to train in Cebu media gab
The Visayan Daily Star

Eight junior and senior students of the Silliman University College of Mass Communication will participate in the Regional Youth Media Summit-Visayas Leg dubbed, “CRC 20 Na! Ano Na?” on Oct. 26 to 28 in Cebu City , a press release from SU in Dumaguete City said.

Implemented by the Probe Media Foundation Inc., in cooperation with the United Nations Children's Fund, the youth summit aims to help young media practitioners broaden their understanding of children's rights issues and enhance their journalism skills.

The participants are Eliora Eunice Bernedo and Ebony-Arianne Lautner for photojournalism, Mary Grace Nidoy and Emarrah Contessa Sarreal (print/newsletter production), April Joyce Aquino and Alton Jave Tenorio (radio production) and Kathyrine Mercado and Hannah Leah Pa-a (video production), the press release said.

They will undergo a training workshop on children's rights issues and journalism techniques, after which, they will exhibit, publish, or air their workshop outputs in their organizations and communities, the press release added.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/23/negor5.htm

Fraulein

October 23rd, 2009, 11:44 AM

Rizal Boulevard

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whaler220

October 23rd, 2009, 05:31 PM

maayong gabii ninyo dinhi. mis na ang kinilaw ......

national guard

October 25th, 2009, 12:07 AM

IN SIATON
‘River re-channeling, needs Capitol funds'
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The Visayan Daily Star

Siaton Mayor Vincent Emil Arbolado has challenged the Negros Oriental government to allocate funds for priority projects such as the rechanneling of the Siaton River, rather than for tourism development projects.

The town has a P1.2 million calamity fund to be used for the rechanneling and relief operations for calamity victims, he said.

Arbolado, however, said the amount is not enough to re-channel the entire stretch of Siaton River , which is possible only if the province gives a counterpart fund.

There is a need to prioritize the giving of assistance to critical areas that the Siaton River traverses, like Barangay Poblacion 4 and Datag, he said. He suggested that part of the budget for tourism development be re-aligned to rechanneling the river.

The budget allocated for the development of Balanan Lake can be used for the rechanneling. The municipality had also minimized the spending of funds for other important projects, Arbolado said.

Earlier, Gov. Emilio Macias II said the provincial government has not allocated funds for the rechanneling of rivers in Negros Oriental. The project requires a huge budget and use of heavy equipment, he said, adding that at present, all heavy equipment of the province are being used in the ongoing farm-to-market roads in the hinterland barangays.

The lack of financial resources is reported to be one reason why the province utilized private contractors to undertake the rechanneling of some rivers, including Okoy in Sibulan, and those in Tanjay and Jimalalud.

Macias said private contractors will be allowed to haul excess aggregates in exchange for their services for the clearing of the river channel, boulder dike, and both sides of the river bank. The boulders will help prevent floodwater from overflowing, especially during bad weather.

Arbolado also said he will continue to oppose the rechanneling project undertaken through a private contractor, as it will never serve the real purpose of true rechanneling, but, rather will be more on quarrying.

The municipal government is interested in undertaking the rechanneling, because it can utilize the aggregates for the continuing farm to market road concreting, he added.

He said private contractors will always have vested interests in the aggregates, especially because they have first class aggregates in the country. Arbolado said he is afraid that if they continue to allow private contractors to quarry, it might result in the massive destruction of the Siaton River .*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/24/negor2.htm

national guard

October 25th, 2009, 12:15 AM

DPWH opens roads
BY RENE GENOVE
The Visayan Daily Star

The Department of Public Works and Highways in Dumaguete City has assured that road areas undergoing concreting will be open during the celebration of the Buglasan Festival of Festivals.

Edna Ravelo, Chief of the DPWH Planning and Design, said the public may use the four road sections in the city, which have been partially closed due to the road concreting work.

These are the Dumaguete North Road (along the city limit); airport road from Silliman University to the SU Farm; Real Street from PNB up to Robinson's; and the Dumaguete South Road specifically Perdices Street, going to the city limit in the south.

Ravelo said the road projects, including the converting and construction that cost of P143 million, are expected to be completed in time for the Dumaguete City fiesta celebration.*RG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/24/negor3.htm

national guard

October 25th, 2009, 12:18 AM

Statistic month marked
The Visayan Daily Star

The National Statistics Office in Negros Oriental and Siquijor are observing the 20th National Statistics Month on the theme “Enhancing Security Sector Statistics for Good Governance, Peace and Sustainable Development,” this month.

The annual statistical event, spearheaded by agencies under the Philippine Statistical System, is hosted this year by the Department of National Defense and focuses on the security sector.

The program includes presentations on security sector statistics by the DND; measuring peace in the community by the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process; and launching of the NSCB Inter-agency Committee on Security Sectors Statistics.

The IAC-SSS will conduct a forum on how to improve security sector statistics in the country, including a disaster management information system that can prepare Filipinos to cope better with the devastation caused by natural disasters.

In Siquijor, activities lined up include the NSM launching ceremony, meeting with MCRs/partner agencies, launching of the annual Philippine Statistics Quiz, hanging of celebration streamers, lectures and training on statistics for NSO provincial staff, statistical exhibit, and mangrove tree-planting in Lomangcapan, Enrique Villanueva.*RG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/24/negor4.htm

ritche

October 25th, 2009, 07:28 AM

The Business Process Outsorcing (BPO) industry has continued to lead Dumaguete's economic growth, which businessmen have pegged between 25-30 percent every year.

Manuel Sagarbarria, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NOCCI), said the BPOs contribute at least P20 million a month to the Dumaguete economy in salaries alone.

"This is new money coming in each month," Sagarbarria said.

Sagarbarria said that the opening of Robinsons mall in Dumaguete next month would generate another 4000 jobs.

Javier Fortunato Jr., DTI provincial director for Negros Oriental said the money that is brought in by BPO is stretched further because of the indirect jobs that the workers spend their money on like trasportation, food, housing, etc. "There is a multiplier effect of three for every three IT (Information Technology) job," Fortunato said.

"People need to appreciate the education industry here. There isn't a single centavo that is circulating in Dumaguete today that is not traceable to a school., former Islacom President Frederick Dael said, adding that Dumaguete has a per capita income four times the national average.

-From today's issue of Metropost, Dumaguete's local newspaper

Fraulein

October 25th, 2009, 07:35 AM

The long wait is over. Presenting....

ePLDT Ventus Dumaguete site

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ritche

October 25th, 2009, 07:39 AM

^^Wow, thanks. ePLDT Ventus contributes to Dumaguete's growth and drives this city to have almost similar conditions with South Korea, Bahamas and Israel (per capita income US$16,000 to 19,000). Philippines' PCI is only US$4,640 according to this site: http://www.success-and-culture.net/articles/percapitaincome.shtml.

Fraulein

October 25th, 2009, 07:46 AM

Halos ng mga agents ay taga NORSU at Silliman. According to my friend who is a trainor, na magagaling sila. This is their first live date at sobrang pressure at kabado. :)

national guard

October 25th, 2009, 07:58 AM

wise_zech

October 25th, 2009, 08:01 AM

tanong lang po mga migs call center po ung ventus?

ritche

October 25th, 2009, 08:01 AM

It would be good to see a very prosperous island!

ritche

October 25th, 2009, 08:02 AM

tanong lang po mga migs call center po ung ventus?

Yes, and its owned by ePLDT. Its non-voice counterpart BPO is SPi which is currently headquartered in Washington, DC.

national guard

October 25th, 2009, 08:05 AM

It would be good to see a very prosperous island!

:okay::okay::okay:

Fraulein

October 25th, 2009, 08:07 AM

Yes, and its owned by ePLDT. Its non-voice counterpart BPO is SPi which is currently headquartered in Washington, DC.

Actually, they are now sister companies. :)

Trivia: Some of the staffs in Ventu Dumag (as what they call it) came from Teletech. and....

60-75% applicants came from NORSU and Silliman. :)

nicko

October 25th, 2009, 08:48 AM

^^ how was ur stay here, @ Fraulein?

Fraulein

October 25th, 2009, 08:51 AM

^^ how was ur stay here, @ Fraulein?

Sobrang nakakapagod Nicko. 7 hours ang biyahe from Bacolod dahil sa may ginagawang daan sa may Bais at Tanjay kaya traffic. Whole day lang ako sa Dumaguete tapos balik din ako kinagabihan.

Marami pa akong pics na ipopost. :)

nicko

October 25th, 2009, 09:18 AM

BUGLASAN 2009
Festival of Festivals
Dumaguete City

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Sta Catalina's PAKOL FESTIVAL: Grand Champion

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ritche

October 25th, 2009, 09:36 AM

SUNBURST FRIED CHICKEN, ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE, SOON

jsl_bxu1206

October 25th, 2009, 02:08 PM

BPOs, schools propel Dumaguete economy
First Posted 09:58:00 10/25/2009

Dumaguete City — The business process outsourcing (BPO) industry continues to propel Dumaguete's economy, contributing at least P20 million a month in salaries, the head of the provincial chamber of commerce said.

“This is new money coming in each month,” Manuel Sagarbarria, president of the Negros Oriental Chamber of Commerce and Industry, said in an interview.

He said the BPO industry in Dumaguete and Negros Oriental province employs close to 3,000 workers.

There are three big BPOs in Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental – Teletech, SPI and ePLDT.

The province also hosts a number of smaller BPO companies such as EntheosIT, which specializes in architectural designs, website development and animation.

Javier Fortunato Jr., director of the Department of Trade and Industry's provincial office, noted in a separate interview that the money brought in through the BPOs also helps create more jobs and livelihood since the workers spend their money, among other things, on transportation, food and housing.

“There is a multiplier effect of three for every IT job,” Fortunato said.

However, other Dumaguete businessmen, such as former Isla Communications president Fred Dael, said the multiplier could be more.

“We place the multiplier at 16. There are many jobs that these BPO workers support, which stretches the money further,” Dael said.

Dael attributed the booming BPO industry in Negros Oriental to the talent pool generated by Silliman University, Foundation University, St. Paul University, Negros Oriental State University and seven other colleges in Dumaguete. /INQUIRER

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/visayas/view/20091025-232175/BPOs-schools-propel-Dumaguete-economy

alabuton

October 25th, 2009, 05:44 PM

Hello!

My friends and I are planning to go to Dumaguete this December. The plan is to stay in Dumaguete and get tours going to Bais, to the twin falls, etc. Anyone who knows a travel agency or group that can help us in the tours?

Thank you so much. :)

nicko

October 26th, 2009, 08:08 AM

My Ilonggo dinner @
ENTINGS Special of SAGAY
Hibbard Ave. Dumaguete City

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October 26th, 2009, 08:19 AM

nicko

October 26th, 2009, 08:27 AM

oh yes......... i miss that dinner... nakakagutom gd.

nicko

October 26th, 2009, 10:43 AM

The Annual Buglasan National Pyrolympics Competition
October 24-25, 2009
Rizal Boulevard Baywalk

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There were 20 contigents coming from different cities in the Philippines.

nicko

October 26th, 2009, 11:58 AM

^^
CHAMPION: Dumaguete
1st Runner up: Bulacan
2nd Runner up: Manila

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

national guard

October 26th, 2009, 04:59 PM

Negros Oriental officials welcome EDC subsidiary as new operators of Palinpinon geothermal power plants

Philippines News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 26 (PNA) –Officials of Negros Oriental on Monday lauded the entry of Green Core Geothermal, Inc. (GCGI) as the new operators of the 192.5-megawatt (MW) Palinpinon geothermal power plants in Valencia, Negros Oriental.

GCGI officially assumed Monday operations of the geothermal power plants in Palinpinon, Valencia and in Tongonan, Leyte.

Rep. George Arnaiz of the 2nd district, Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong of the 1st district, and Valencia Mayor Rodolfo Gonzalez, Jr. expressed optimism that Green Core will be capable of taking over the geothermal power plants that the National Power Corporation used to operate.

They are also hopeful that with GCGI now taking over the geothermal power plants at both sites, the projected power deficit in the Visayas grid shall be addressed.

In his message, GCGI president Paul Aquino said the acquisition of NPC’s geothermal power plants “fully integrates the value chain of EDC’s geothermal business from steam production to power generation.”

“And with the industry leaning more towards clean energy, EDC, with its 33-year head start in the geothermal business, is well positioned to address the supply shortage in the Visayas grid by providing cheaper and green power,” he added.

GCGI, a subsidiary of the Energy Development Corporation (EDC), assumed operations of the Palinpinon plants and the 112.5-MW geothermal power plant in Tongonan, Leyte during a simultaneous turnover ceremony in both sites and in Metro Manila.

EDC operates the Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field and the Leyte Geothermal Production Field.

Green Core had acquired the Tongonan and Palinpinon geothermal power plants after successfully completing the conditions and requirements stipulated in the Asset Purchase Agreement set by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM).

GCGI acquired the two plants in an auction conducted by PSALM last September 2 when it submitted the highest complying financial bid.

During Monday’s simulcast coverage of the turn-over ceremonies, GCGI handed checks amounting to some P3.9 billion representing 40 percent of the purchase price of the two geothermal power plants.

The ceremonies were also marked by the changing of the corporate flags, with the NPC flag being lowered and the GCGI flag being hoisted.

An unveiling of the geothermal logo and marker and symbolic turnover of keys at both sites were also held.

Also gracing the ceremony in Valencia, aside from the Negros Oriental and town officials, were representatives from NPC, PSALM, and EDC-SNGPF. (PNA)
LAP/JFP

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=3&rid=237597

ritche

October 26th, 2009, 06:49 PM

This is a reprint of California-based urban planner Efren Padilla's "I Have a Dream" article which I also share. I hope people of visions like him multiply in our islands:

I have a dream. It is an old dream. It is a dream of our elders. It is not a dream of women and men who failed but a dream of women and men who despite the odds never gave up.

I have a dream. It is an old dream. It is a dream of our elders. It is not a dream of women and men who failed but a dream of women and men who despite the odds never gave up. It is a dream of old Manila with its canals, parks, and boulevards.

It is dream of Venice’s Canals, New York’s Central Park, and Paris’ Champs-Elysées. It is the dream of Daniel Burnham and the American City Beautiful Movement for colonial cities such as Manila and Baguio.

It is dream of the French Ecole des Beaux Arts founded by Louis XIV in 1671.I have a dream. It is an old dream. It is a dream of a tolerant city embedded in John Winthrop’s “Shining City Upon a Hill.”

It is a dream of a city relieved by the natural environment fostered by Frederick Olmsted’s Park Planning. It is a dream of a pedestrian-oriented city promoted by Howard Ebenezer’s Garden City.

I have a dream. I dream of new cities rising all over our islands. I dream of beautiful and clean cities regulated and implemented by well-laid out plans. I dream of cities designed to withstand the onslaught of typhoons and floodwaters. I dream of cities guarded by proactive disaster planning agencies peopled by no-nonsense leaders and officials.

I dream of well-lighted cities throbbing with activities powered 24/7 by inexhaustible energy-source underneath us. I dream of cities generating reliable and cheaper supply of geothermal, solar, and wind energy crucial to the competitiveness and development of our planned port cities with their modern harbors, piers, containerships, export and industrial processing zones.

I dream of cities where some of our selected shorelines are peppered with well-planned modern or postmodern communities, electric-based transportation system, and high-rises rather than coconut trees.
I dream of cities no longer fatigued by a never-ending agrarian conflict where trade and tertiary and quaternary economies rather than cultivation of our limited land resources become the chief economic activities.

It is a dream that already happened and is still happening. Unfortunately, not in the Philippines but in countries like Iceland, South Korea, Singapore, and China.

Still, it is a dream I dare our children and our grandchildren to dream.

ritche

October 27th, 2009, 04:31 AM

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nicko

October 27th, 2009, 05:43 AM

^^ Wow, nice looking resto. Food looks good. I've never dined there.....

c6josh

October 27th, 2009, 07:24 AM

Le Chalet Swiss
Why Not Music Box, Rizal Boulevard, Dumaguete City

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^^ @nicko type ko gid ang big servings...hope its also affordable...delicious!

c6josh

October 27th, 2009, 07:25 AM

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^^:banana::banana::banana:yehey Robinson's Dumaguete coming na!!!:banana::banana::banana:

jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2009, 02:55 PM

^^
CHAMPION: Dumaguete
1st Runner up: Bulacan
2nd Runner up: Manila

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

WOW... Congratulation to DSS Fireworks...... Bisan asa sa Pilipinas DSS jud ang Champion..... sa CEBU, sa Iloilo. etc......

jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2009, 02:56 PM

jsl_bxu1206

October 27th, 2009, 07:07 PM

Traveling science centrum now in Dumaguete

Dumaguete City (27 October) -- The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) in cooperation with The Philippine Foundation for Science and Technology (PFST) and the Confederation of Scientific and Professional Organizations (COSPO) invites everyone to visit the Traveling Science Exhibit dubbed "Science on the Move" now stage at the Ground Floor of the Negros Oriental Convention Center in Dumaguete City. The exhibition was opened on October 26, 2009 and will run through November 28, 2009.

The Science on the Move is an interactive travelling science exhibit in the country that unfolds a new exciting process of science-learning system through the use of participatory, interactive and hands-on exhibits, and educational programs.

It would be very expensive to bring the exhibits in the province, so the organizers are inviting viewers to go to Dumaguete to experience the self-discovery Science Museum. This is a rare opportunity for school children, teachers, administrators and parents to have first-hand experience of fun and discovery of the amazing world of science in an atmosphere of fun, excitement and entertainment.

The organizers believe that exposing the youth to interactive exhibits can inspire their curiosity in science and some concept works. This could help spark their curiosity to study science more and in the long run, help freshen up the local talent pool of scientists that will make our country more competitive. The exhibit is strongly supported by the Department of Education (DepEd). (PIA)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p091027.htm&no=61

jsl_bxu1206

October 27th, 2009, 07:08 PM

EDC subsidiary new Palinpinon operator
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW
Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Officials of Negros Oriental yesterday lauded the entry of Green Core Geothermal Inc. as the new operator of the 192.5-MW Palinpinon geothermal power plants in Valencia , Negros Oriental.

Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg. Or., 2 nd District), Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (1 st District), and Valencia Mayor Rodolfo Gonzalez Jr. said they hope that Green Core is capable of taking over the geothermal power plants that the National Power Corporation used to operate.

They also said they are hopeful that with GCGI taking over the geothermal power plants at both sites, the projected power deficit in the Visayas grid will be addressed.

GCGI president Paul Aquino said the acquisition of NPC's geothermal power plants fully integrates the value chain of EDC's geothermal business from steam production to power generation.

With the industry leaning more towards clean energy, EDC, and with its 33-year headstart in the geothermal business, it is well positioned to address the supply shortage in the Visayas grid by providing cheaper and green power, he added.

GCGI, a subsidiary of the Energy Development Corporation, assumed operations of the Palinpinon plants and the 112.5-MW geothermal power plant in Tongonan, Leyte during a simultaneous turn-over ceremony in both sites and in Metro Manila.

EDC operates the Southern Negros Geothermal Production Field and the Leyte Geothermal Production Field.

Green Core had acquired the Tongonan and Palinpinon geothermal power plants after meeting the requirements stipulated in the Asset Purchase Agreement set by the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation.

GCGI acquired the two plants in an auction conducted by PSALM last September 2 when it submitted the highest complying financial bid.

At yesterday's turnover ceremonies, GCGI handed checks amounting to P3.9 billion representing 40 percent of the purchase price of the two geothermal power plants.

The changing of the corporate flags, with the NPC flag being lowered and the GCGI flag being hoisted also took place and an unveiling of the geothermal logo and marker and symbolic turn-over of keys at both sites was also held.

Also present, aside from the Negros Oriental and town officials, were representatives from NPC, PSALM, and EDC-SNGPF.*JFP

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/27/negor2.htm

national guard

October 27th, 2009, 11:19 PM

Dumaguete City gov't hastens opening of diversion roads to address traffic congestion
Philippines News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 27 (PNA) – The Dumaguete City government has started to fast track the opening of a diversion road to divert traffic congestion especially during peak hours in the city.

The opening of new business establishments and the influx of tourists have spurred brisk economic activity and a growing population.

City Administrator Engr. Dominador Dumalag, Jr. said a diversion road is necessary since the streets are too congested with vehicles, causing heavy traffic in most parts of the city.

The diversion road would provide an alternative route for long distance travelers.

It would connect the municipalities of Valencia, Bacong, Sibulan and Dumaguete.

Dumalage, Jr. said he is hoping that the diversion road would be completed before the term of Mayor Agustin Perdices ends in 2010.

It is important to start the implementation of the project so that the next administration will only have to complete it, he added.

Aside from the diversion road, the city government is also planning to put up an industrial center and an uptown market that will become part of the government center of Dumaguete.

He is optimistic that the establishment of an uptown market would help increase the income of the local government through more revenues.

The uptown market and the industrial center have an estimated cost of P800 million, Dumalag, Jr. said. (PNA)
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=237809

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October 27th, 2009, 11:30 PM

Pakol Festival of Sta. Catalina retains Buglasan Festival championship title
Philippines News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 27 (PNA) -- The Pakol Festival of Santa Catalina took home again the championship crown for the Buglasan Festival of Festivals, besting 12 other contingents from five cities and other towns in Negros Oriental.

The Buglasan Festival is the province’s showcase of socio-economic-cultural and tourism of the towns and cities and is held every October.

Pakol Festival received a cash prize of P100,000 and trophy. It also won the special award on Best in Choreography and placed second for the Buglasan King.

Pakol Festival participated in the Sinulog Festival in Cebu City last January and also won a special award as it represented Negros Oriental after winning the Buglasan Festival of Festivals in 2008.

The second runner up was awarded to Tawo-tawo Festival of Bayawan City which received a cash prize of P70,000 and a trophy. It also got the Best in Street dancing and the Buglasan Festival of Festival King and Queen titles.

The Kinaiyahan Festival of Dauin took home P50,000 plus trophy as it came in third in the festival competition and also third in the Buglasan Festival Queen contest.

Sipong Festival of Bais got the Best in Drum Corps and was named second place winner for the Buglasan Festival Queen.

The Best in Float was awarded to Baulan Festival of the municipality of Zamboanguita, followed by Libod Sayaw Festival of Bindoy and Hambabalud Festival of Jimalalud, second and third placers, respectively..
The Best in Identification Arc was awarded to Zamboanguita, Langub Festival of Mabinay and Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City in that order.
There were 13 contingents that participated in the Buglasan Festival of Festivals, namely, Tawo-tawo Festival of Bayawan City, Pakol Festival of Santa Catalina, Kinaiyahan Festival of Dauin, Sinulog de San Miguel of Bacong, Sandurot Festival of Dumaguete City, Gapnod Festival of Sibulan, Bud-bud Festival of Tanjay City, Sipong Festival of Bais City, Hambabalud festival of Jimalalud, Pasayaw Festival of Canlaon City, Baulan Festival of Zamboanguita, Langub Festival of Mabinay and Libod Sayaw Festival of Bindoy.

Board Member Mariant Escano-Villegas said the grand showdown and street dancing competition of the different festivals is one of the highlights of the Buglasan Festival celebration.

Each festival represents the different cultures of the province which makes the Buglasan Festival in Negros Oriental unique from other festivals, she added. (PNA)
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=237806

^^ Congrats to Pakol festival of Sta. Catalina

national guard

October 27th, 2009, 11:41 PM

c6josh

October 29th, 2009, 04:05 AM

^^may ara na gali Enting's restaurant in Dumaguete, I didn't know that...an Ilonggo food trip indeed.

lewdsaint

October 29th, 2009, 10:35 AM

Taken awhile ago. :)

Robinson's Place Dumaguete
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lewdsaint

October 29th, 2009, 10:46 AM

More Infrastructure Developments in Dumaguete.
Sensya na sa view ng photo dahil sa loob ako ng sasakyan.
More photos to come. :)

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lewdsaint

October 29th, 2009, 11:15 AM

Newly open Yamaha Shop pero 'yong whole building di pa tapos.
Dumaguete is truly the motorcycle capital of the Philippines. :)

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October 29th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Dumaguete, Bais top NISARD gabs
BY MARICAR ARANAS
The Visayan Daily Star

The cities of Dumaguete and Bais registered the highest number of participants in the 145 trainings conducted on the natural fermented solution and natural and organic farming system in Negros Oriental.

Since the Negros Island Sustainable Agricultural Rural Development started in October 2005, about 2,939 participants in 60 batches have attended the seminars.

NISARD was established to strengthen and develop organic farming methods of farmers in Negros island, in support of the government thrust on minimizing the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg.Or., 2 nd District) said organic farming practitioners have dramatically increased because of the continuing education, training and information campaign initiated by NISARD.

Local government units that have availed of the natural and organic farming system are Amlan, Bais, Dumaguete, Tanjay City , Dauin, Mabinay, Manjuyod, Pamplona , San Jose and Sibulan.

Another training was conducted on the natural fermented solution in Amlan, Bacolod City , Bacong, Bayawan, Bindoy, Dauin, Guihulngan, Jimalalud, La Libertad, Mabinay, Manjuyod, Pamplona , San Jose , Siaton, Sibulan, Santa Catalina , Valencia , Zamboanguita, Bais, Dumaguete and Tanjay.

Managing trustee Ernesto Quiamco of NISARD said they plan to conduct more trainings in the first district starting November 10 in Canlaon City .

NISARD will also disperse hybrid goats for raising and milking to be distributed in the towns of the second district, he added.

Rep. Henry Pryde Teves (Neg. Or., 3 rd District) said that NISARD could get additional funding for trainings on organic farming by sourcing some allocation from the Department of Agrarian Reform.*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/29/negor2.htm

national guard

October 29th, 2009, 12:51 PM

Former solon calls on DPWH to monitor contractors undertaking road projects in Negros Oriental
Philippines News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 29 (PNA) -- Former Rep. Jacinto Paras of the 1st district of Negros Oriental has challenged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to review the contracts of the private firms undertaking road projects in the province to ensure the safety of all road users.

Paras’ reaction came after a road accident recently where three people died and one other was injured when the motorcycle-for-hire or “habal-habal” they were riding was hit by a Ceres bus in Barangay Tiguib, Ayungon in Negros Oriental.

He said contractors should place early warning devices to caution motorists to slow down because of the on-going road construction in many areas in the province.

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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=238116

ritche

October 30th, 2009, 03:50 AM

Dumaguete and Negros Oriental tonight at ABS CBN's Trip na Trip.

nicko

October 30th, 2009, 03:58 AM

^^ AGAIN???!! For the Nth time??? Is it a rerun or a brand new episode? Well, it wont really matter if its a rerun. The fact that Trip na Trip keeps on airing Dumaguete and Neg. Or is already something that we should be thankful for. And it also means that sure "saleable" ang episode...:)

lewdsaint

October 30th, 2009, 08:14 AM

Napansin ko kahapon when I had a meeting with a government official, I noticed the big development of Dumaguete Pier at Looc.

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October 30th, 2009, 08:46 AM

IN DUMAGUETE
4-cornered fight for mayor seen
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
The Visayan Daily Star

It will be a four-cornered fight in the mayoralty race in Dumaguete City with a new name joining the political arena for the first time.

Dumaguete City Water District manager Esperatu “Sprite” Dicen was reportedly chosen by incumbent mayor Agustin Perdices to run against former vice mayor William Ablong, Councilor Manuel “Chiquiting” Sagarbarria, who will run in tandem with Councilor Rommel Erames; and Arturo Umbac whose vice mayoralty candidate is Sammy Dicen.

Esperatu, who manages the water district with more than 22,000 concessionaires, had been visible in the company of Perdices the past weeks. Perdices, Vice Gov. Jose Baldado and Dicen, were also welcomed by residents in Balugo during their fiesta celebration yesterday.

Sammy Dicen, however, has not officially declared his intention to run for mayor. Perdices had earlier announced he will file his CoC for vice governor on Nov. 23, the birthday of his late father, “Tsila.”

Sagarbarria already has a complete slate, except for one being reserved for a candidate representing the women sector. An addition to Sagarbarria's slate was businessman Jose Chiu.*JG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/30/negor2.htm

national guard

October 30th, 2009, 08:48 AM

LTO warns operators of colorum vehicles
The Visayan Daily Star

The Land Transportation Office said yesterday it will run after colorum vehicles in Dumaguete City , following the impounding of two taxis operating without a franchise.

Chief Roland Ramos of the LTO said that, of the eight taxicabs operated by a certain Korean national, only three have franchises.

Ramos also they are addressing the proliferation of vans for hire that are operating without permits, to be fair with other operators of public utility vehicles.

The LTO branches in the cities of Dumaguete and Bais have been certified by the Certification International Philippines as being compliant with the International Organization for Standard.

Ramos said that, with the ISO certification, the standard time for a license to be processed is 30 minutes for renewal applications, and four hours maximum for new license applications.

Under the new quality management system, several loopholes will be addressed for the convenience of the motoring public, and, most of all, to avoid “under-the-table” deals, Ramos said.

Meanwhile, Ramos also said they will require motorists with temporary plates to come to the LTO office after All Souls Day for the processing of their new plates.*JG

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

jundem_dq63

October 30th, 2009, 11:33 AM

Napansin ko kahapon when I had a meeting with a government official, I noticed the big development of Dumaguete Pier at Looc.

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Yeah, I guess that is that is the ongoing construction of the reclamation area of Dumaguete City...

ritche

October 30th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Napansin ko kahapon when I had a meeting with a government official, I noticed the big development of Dumaguete Pier at Looc.

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This view is hidden from us and it's quite big. Perhaps this is the area where they will put additional berthing spaces so more ships can dock.

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October 30th, 2009, 11:43 PM

Bacong Church tagged as one of RP’s national cultural treasures
By Maricar Aranas
Philippines News Agency (PNA)

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 30 (PNA) -- The parish church of Saint Agustine de Hippo of Bacong in Negros Oriental was formally declared as one of the 30 three National Cultural Treasures of the country through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

The certificate of declaration was signed by Corazon Alvina, Director of the National Museum and was formally awarded by Rev. Fr. Harold Rentoria of the NCCA. The awarding was held Thursday during the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated pipe organ of Bacong church.

The celebration was witnessed by Most Rev. Julito Cortes, Auxilliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cebu, Bishop John Du of the Diocese of Dumaguete, Fr. Rentoria of NCCA, and Bacong parish priest, Fr. Alfredo Duran.

Also present during the celebration were Bacong Mayor Lenin Alviola, local officials, Rep. Henry Pryde Teves of the 3rd district of Negros Oriental, Board Member Erwin Michael Macias and Negros Oriental State University President Dr. Henry Sojor.

The pipe organ of Bacong has been silent for 39 years after some of its parts were destroyed and stolen. The said pipe is one the oldest church organs in the country, according to the records of the NCCA.

Effort to pursue the rehabilitation of the church pipe organ was made through the cooperation of from parishioners, local government units (LGUs), generous donors and the NCCA.

Bishop Cortes expressed his support to the parishioners in Bacong for not losing hope in restoring one of the priceless treasures of the church. It is not only the pride of Bacong but also of the entire Roman Catholic Church and the province of Negros Oriental.

Bishop Du also thanked the local government units, parishioners and the generous donors for the rehabilitation of the pipe organ. He encouraged the people to cooperate with the church in protecting the pipe organ from unscrupulous individuals.

After the thanksgiving mass, Bishops Du and Cortes unveiled the church marker that states the evidence of the existence of the pipe organ in Bacong Church, one of the oldest churches in Negros Oriental.

According to Fr. Rentoria, they have submitted another proposal to further rehabilitate some parts of the church like the ceiling, altar and sacristy. The NCCA will allocate some funds for the rehabilitation but it also needs a counterpart funding from the LGUs.

He is also encouraging the LGU to conduct cultural mapping to identify the oldest house, historic place, artist, delicacies and song of the said town. The historic mapping would be the long term development plan for Bacong.

Rep. Teves said the restoration of the church organ would mark an important history in the minds and hearts of the people in Bacong and Negros Oriental. He added the pipe organ in Bacong would become an added tourism destination in the province.

He said church workers should also be vigilant in taking care of the instrument so that it would last until the next generation and onwards. (PNA)
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=238552

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October 30th, 2009, 11:44 PM

Miguel

October 31st, 2009, 02:05 AM

BUGLASAN FIREWORKS COMPETITION 2009

Here are some pictures I took from the recent 2009 Buglasan Fireworks Competition.

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Silliman Portals and the Fireworks

The symbols of Silliman University standing tall as if mere humans witnessing in awe at the spectacle.

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Miguel

October 31st, 2009, 02:32 AM

blueguy

October 31st, 2009, 02:37 AM

^^
guys do you know how much a one way roro costs from Bato to Dumz?

c6josh

October 31st, 2009, 02:50 AM

Miguel

October 31st, 2009, 02:53 AM

^^
guys do you know how much a one way roro costs from Bato to Dumz?

The last time I rode the Matiao barge was P65 and that was about 5 months ago. Why not ride instead the fast craft and pump boats at least they have regular schedules and way faster. For the RORO barge their schedule is flexible as they prioritize more on the shipment rather than the passengers so sometimes they wait for the delivery trucks to arrive.

nicko

October 31st, 2009, 04:55 AM

national guard

October 31st, 2009, 05:43 AM

Silliman University MassCom Students train with Probe Media
Philippines News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 31 (PNA) -- Eight junior and senior students of the College of Mass Communication (CMC) of Silliman University participated in the Regional Youth Media Summit-Visayas Leg on October 26-28 in Cebu City.

Implemented by the Probe Media Foundation, Inc. (PMFI) in cooperation with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (Unicef), the youth summit dubbed, “CRC 20 Na! Ano Na?” aims to help young media practitioners broaden their understanding of children’s rights issues and enhance their journalism skills, said SU Information Director Mark Raygan Garcia.

The participants and the respective areas they represent were: Eliora Eunice Bernedo and Ebony-Arianne Lautner (photojournalism), Mary Grace Nidoy and Emarrah Contessa Sarreal (print/newsletter production), April Joyce Aquino and Alton Jave Tenorio (radio production) and Kathyrine Mercado and Hannah Leah Pa-a (video production).

The participants underwent a three-day training workshop on children’s rights issues and journalism techniques after which they are expected to exhibit, publish, or air their workshop outputs in their respective organizations and communities, said Garcia. (PNA) /V3/jfp/PR/

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=238549

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October 31st, 2009, 06:03 AM

Negros Oriental solon pledges P200,000 for 4x4 Off Road Challenge
Philippines News Agency

DUMAGUETE CITY, Oct. 30 (PNA) – Rep. George Arnaiz of the 2nd district of Negros Oriental has pledged to give P200,000 thousand for 4x4 Off-Road Challenge following its success this year as one of the highlights of the recent Buglasan Festival.

Arnaiz said he has asked the National Association of Filipino Off-Roaders (NAsFOR) to hold another national event next year that would fall on big celebrations like the Buglasan Festival or the Dumaguete City fiesta.

The 4x4 off-road challenge was also highlighted by the special participation of the oldest and youngest riders. The oldest driver, John Ferrazzini, who is already 75 years old, hails from Davao while the youngest participant, Kevin Chuang, 14, is from Dumaguete and is the son of off-road enthusiast Peter Chuang, Jr.

Rep. Arnaiz said he is thankful to the Quiamco Family for allowing the use of his property as the venue for the 4x4 off road challenge. He added the San Antonio race track in Sibulan town is one of the most favorite venues of the riders because of its natural terrain.

Most of the off-road enthusiasts would always want the more challenging location that would provide excitement for the participants.

Rep. Arnaiz added he is looking forward to seeing more participants next year through the initiative of NAsFOR and the local off-road enthusiasts in Negros Oriental.

Results of the event that were just released recently showed the 4-Wheelers team of Davao, led by Tim Tam Gempesaw, took home the championship crown and received cash prize, a trophy, an air-conditioning unit and some tokens.

The team from Isabela Extreme placed 2nd followed by WAIG Adventure team of Bukidnon at 3rd place.

Among the teams that competed were from Kabankalan, Bacolod City, Davao, Isabela, Tuguegarao, Dipolog, Bukidnon, Bicol, Mahayag of Zamboanga del Norte, Tanjay City and Dumaguete City, headed by Joey Varela. (PNA)
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http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=5&rid=238551

national guard

October 31st, 2009, 07:28 AM

CONGRATS SILLIMAN U::)

Silliman 2nd mechanical engineers exam
The Visayan Daily Star

Silliman University ranked second among top performing schools in Category A (10 to 24 passers) in the Mechanical Engineer Licensure Examination administered October 14 to 15.

Sixteen from Silliman passed the board exam, garnering a passing rate of 94 percent against a national passing rate of 60.46 percent, a press release from the school said.

Its new licensed mechanical engineers are Jun Anthony Acahy, Hardeley Aday, Wilmark Avanzado, Francisco Bad-an Jr, Alden Buquiran, Dan Cabale, Jose Marlon Duran II, Ramon Fabugais Jr., Maxuel Jarabe, Matthew Van Litorja, Mark Bencer Moreto, Christopher Bhrent Palafox, Franz Joseff Picardal, Ulysses Rubia, Eugene Allan Salon, and Clifford Villariza, the press release added.

Meanwhile, a paper by a team from the Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management was featured in the recent issue of theMarine Ecology Progress Series, one of the leading international journals in the field of marine ecology.

“Trophic and benthic responses to no-take marine reserve protection in the Philippines” is a product of a collaborative research between SUAKCREM and the School of Marine and Tropical Biology and ARC Center for Coral Reef Studies of James Cook University, the press release said.

It was written by SUAKCREM research associates Brian Stockwell, Claro Renato Jadloc and Rene Abesamis, with Dr. Angel Alcala and Dr. Garry Russ of JCU, the press release added.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/October/31/negor4.htm

jundem_dq63

October 31st, 2009, 03:00 PM

Grand Champion - Pakol Festival of Sta. Catalina
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First runner up - Tawo Tawo Festival of Bayawan City
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Second Runner up - Kinaiyahan Festival of Dauin
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Best Identification Arc - Baulan Festival of Zamboanguita
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Best Float - Baulan Festival of Zamboanguita
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Sandurot Festival of Dumaguete City
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nicko

October 31st, 2009, 05:02 PM

Dumaguete and Negros Oriental tonight at ABS CBN's Trip na Trip.

the episode was indeed a new one. not a rerun. the fourth time Trip na Trip is doing an episode featuring Dumaguete and Neg. Or. How cool is that huh??!! I saw their episode last night. Continuation will be next friday night... lets all watch!!

national guard

October 31st, 2009, 11:05 PM

HaPPy HaLLoWeen DuMaGuEte & NeGroS OriEntaL !!!

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nicko

November 1st, 2009, 06:11 AM

Union Bank Opens this month. And another branch of Chinabank as well. Both are still under construction.

thesugarfairy

November 1st, 2009, 10:27 AM

Union Bank Opens this month. And another branch of Chinabank as well. Both are still under construction.

at last may union bank na sa dumz @nicko... kawawa kasi ang teammate ko dyan sa dumz kasi ang payroll namin sa Unionbank... huhuhuhuhuhu

good thing at magbubukas na sila dyan...

nicko

November 1st, 2009, 03:55 PM

Yeah.. We are all happy about it, at last. Then my another Chinabank branch na rin.. :cheers:

ethan_dave

November 1st, 2009, 07:28 PM

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PNOC unit allots $550 million for 11 hydro power plant projects
By Donnabelle L. Gatdula (The Phil. Star) Updated Nov. 02, 2009 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines – The PNOC-Renewables Corp., the renewable energy unit of state-owned Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC), expects to spend more than $550 million to put up 11 hydroelectric power plants.

The 11 projects, once completed, will have a total capacity of about 276 megawatts.

PNOC-RC president Pete Maniego said the costs for these projects are still being firmed up.

“We are now preparing detailed cost estimates for each project based on our pre-feasibility studies and work programs,” he said.

Maniego said they would also be tapping a number of investors to undertake the proposed mini hydro projects.

“We are also finalizing info memo and project profiles for investors,” he said.

He said several local and foreign companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) expressing their interest to partner with the company.

Maniego does not want to reveal the names of the prospective investors.

“It might be premature to reveal their names now. I dont want to preempt their finance and project approval process. But we will have local and foreign partners lined up for our 11 hydro projects,” he said.

Maniego said they expect to finalize the deal with these investors in the next few weeks.

“We will sit down with them within the next few weeks for their share in the equity and project costs,” he said.

The 11 projects will be located Benguet, Oriental Mindoro, Negros Oriental, Kalinga, Isabela and Iloilo.

PNOC-RC, being state-run., will take the lead in the RE development, there are a lot of existing power generation companies that have signified interest to engage in developing RE sources.

Aside from PNOC-RC, other firms that have already expressed interests in RE projects are: First Gen Corp., Aboitiz Power Corp., Trans-Asia Power, Energy Development Corp., Suweco, Constellation Corp., Oriental Energy, Green Power Philippines, Deep Ocean Philippines, Norasian Corp., and Philcarbon.

“Many have submitted their letters of interest to deal with wind, hydro, biomass, solar and ocean projects,” the Department of Energy earlier said.

RA 9513 aims to accelerate the development and use of the country’s vast renewable energy resources through fiscal and non-fiscal incentives for investors. Among these incentives are seven-year income tax holidays for RE developers, exemption from VAT and duty-free importation of equipment and machinery, reduction of corporate income tax after the expiry of the income tax holiday to 10 percent of net income as well as a zero percent VAT rate for the sale of power from RE.

It also assures investors in wind, solar, ocean, run-of-river hydropower and biomass in electricity generated from these clean sources through feed-in tariffs. Other incentives include duty-free importation of equipment, tax credit on domestic capital equipment and services, special realty tax rates, income tax holidays, net operating loss carry-over, accelerated depreciation and exemption from the universal charge and wheeling charges. The law also exempts the proceeds from the sale of carbon credits from all taxes.

ethan_dave

November 1st, 2009, 07:42 PM

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16 'cities' request IRA share as cities
By Liv G. Campo (The Freeman) Updated November 02, 2009 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - The 16 cities, whose status have been questioned by the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) are now asking the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to return to them their Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA).

This came after the Supreme Court directed the LCP to respond to the motion for reconsideration and pleading of the 16 cities.

Naga, Cebu Mayor Valdemar Chiong, whose city is one of the 16, said that they can’t just sit down and wait for the next step, as the High Tribunal order to the League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) is “very clear” that the they are still officially cities, hence, they still deserve their IRA as cities back.

It was on the second quarter of this year when the DBM started slashing down the share of the 16 cities from the national income despite that there is no final decision by the Supreme Court yet.

The SC in a decision dated November 18, 2008 has declared unconstitutional the laws creating the 16 cities as they did not meet the income requirement to become such.

The said ruling however is not final and executory as the aggrieved parties were allowed to file a motion for reconsideration.

The Supreme Court en banc in a resolution last September 29, has asked the LCP “to comment” on the motion and pleading within 10 days of the receipt of the notice.

Chiong said before the 10 days had expired, the LCP had asked a 10-day extension.

Their response has already been submitted but is yet to be reviewed.

Meanwhile, DBM has also asked the SC regarding the status of the 16 cities.

In an earlier interview, SC spokesman Jose Midas Marquez said that the city status of the 16 local government units remains on “status quo” while the court has still not made its November 18, 2008 decision final and executory.

He even asked that the aggrieved party to raise their issue on the reduced IRA to the court for appropriate action.

Naga, Cebu started receiving the slashed IRA since May, wherein its remaining 20 percent IRA for that month was never released.

The IRA is released monthly in two tranches — 80 percent for the second week of the month, and the 20 percent on the following week.

Naga’s monthly share is P18 million, but only 80 percent was released in May. The same also followed for the succeeding months.

Meanwhile, DBM’s query was supposed to be tackled by the SC en banc last Tuesday, but was postponed due to a lack of quorum.

The other local governments, who status as cities are being questioned are Bogo, Cebu; Carcar, Cebu; Baybay, Leyte; Catbalogan, Samar; Tandag, Surigao del Sur; Lamitan, Basilan; Borongan, Samar; Tayabas, Quezon; Tabuk, Kalinga; Bayugan, Agusan del Sur; Batac, Ilocos Norte; Mati, Davao Oriental, Guihulngan, Negros Oriental; Cabadbaran, Agusan del Norte; and El Salvador, Misamis Oriental.

^TumandoK

November 2nd, 2009, 02:42 AM

ritche

November 2nd, 2009, 03:10 AM

SUAKCREM paper lands in top int'l. journal

A paper by a team from Silliman University Angelo King Center for Research and Environmental Management was the feature article in the September 4 issue of the Marine Ecology Progress Series, one of the leading international journals in the field of marine ecology.

"Trophic and benthic resources to no-take marined reserve protection in the Philippines" is a product of a collaborative research between SUAKCREM and the School of Marine and Tropical Biology and ARC Center for Coral Reef Studies of James Cook University. it was written by SUAKCREM research associates Brian Stockwell, Claro Renato Jadloc, and Rene Abesamis, with Dr. Angel C. Alcala and Dr. Gerry Russ of JCU.

On its website, the InterScienceResearch Publisher, the journal's publisher synthesizes the paper: "No-take marine reserves have the potential to prevent dominance of algae on coral reefs through the recovery of ahrvested populations of herbivorous fish. Using data from 15-fold increase in biomass of herbivorous fish, which coincided with a 13-fold decrease in macro algal cover inside reserves after 11 years of protection..."

This is the second time a paper by the SUACKREM was selected Top Paper. The first time was in 1998 with Coral Reef, a paper by Dr. Alcala and Dr. Russ.

blueguy

November 2nd, 2009, 03:33 AM

The last time I rode the Matiao barge was P65 and that was about 5 months ago. Why not ride instead the fast craft and pump boats at least they have regular schedules and way faster. For the RORO barge their schedule is flexible as they prioritize more on the shipment rather than the passengers so sometimes they wait for the delivery trucks to arrive.

I'm planning a road trip...:)

ritche

November 2nd, 2009, 08:05 AM

I'm planning a road trip...:)

You can also take the barge in Sibulan...It's good to take a road trip you can see the towns along the way :)...

ritche

November 2nd, 2009, 09:12 AM

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SUV111

November 2nd, 2009, 09:32 AM

siguro sa shape lang ng glass... but architecturally speaking...theres no similarities :) mas gusto ko ang green tinted glass.

national guard

November 3rd, 2009, 06:31 AM

AFTER 9 MONTHS
City Lifts State of Calamity
BY ALEX AL
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/03/index.htm)

Residents of Dumaguete City may not have known about it, but they had been living under a state of calamity for the last nine months.

This is because this declaration by the Sangguniang Panlungsod after the February 7 flood was not lifted, after the city was able to tap into its calamity funds to repair the flood damage.

It was just an oversight, Councilor Manuel Sagarbarria said, as the calamity funds were not touched after the reparation efforts for the February 7 flood. Realizing this error, the Council lifted the state of calamity on Thursday, after nine months of being in effect. MORE (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/03/negor1.htm)

national guard

November 3rd, 2009, 06:43 AM

Media to cover marathon as runners
BY ALEX PAL

Several times in a week, broadcaster Roy Bustillo could be seen with his buddies making the rounds of the Perdices Coliseum rubberized track in Dumaguete City .

"We're trying to get in shape for the Dumaguete Adventure Marathon," Bustillo, president of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas Negros Oriental Chapter, explained.

Newshen Florence Baesa, president of the Dumaguete Press, Radio-TV Club, who takes long walks each morning, is also thinking of joining the Dumaguete Adventure Marathon on November 22.

"There are many categories to choose from. I may not run the entire 34 kilometers but there are three, five and 10-kilometer routes for beginners too," she said.

Along with other Dumaguete journalists, they'll compose the media team, who will not just be mere journalists covering an event, but will be actual participants in the event they will be covering.

The excitement over the first-ever adventure marathon in this part of the country has also caught the attention of other media personalities in other cities. One news anchor of a giant television news network has already called to enlist for the marathon.

"This marathon will be different from the other marathons being held in the country," Dr. Perry Mequi, director of the Foundation University Institute of Youth Sports for Peace promised.

Unlike marathons that are run on flat urban roads, the participants of the adventure marathon will see scenic spots from Dumaguete's Rizal Boulevard to the elevated barangay Calabnugan in Sibulan town, and barangays Balili and Palinpinon in Valencia town before heading back to Dumaguete, ending at the Sidlakang Negros Village.

“Marathoners have become tired of running on flat surfaces. We're now giving them a different kind of marathon,” Mequi, who is the Dumaguete Adventure Marathon's primemover, said.

The Dumaguete Adventure Marathon takes off from some of the famous adventure marathons held in the Great Wall of China , the Polar Circle and the African wilderness, where participants make their way through natural wonders or historical sites.

The concept has already attracted several runners to register online.
The marathon, which has a maximum distance of 34 kilometers, also gives runners the option to run only three, five or 10 kilometers.

Though slightly over the distance of a half-marathon, the intrepid road runner and adventure seeker will be challenged by a 3-kilometer uphill ascent to Barangay Balili starting at 110 meters above sea level and up to 390 meters above sea level.

Coming down, the runners will be treated to natural scenic sights and views of the famous Cuernos de Negros (Horns of Negros) and the islands of Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor across the Mindanao Sea .

With technical support of the Metro Dumaguete Roadrunners Club and with the support of the local government units of Dumaguete City , Sibulan , Valencia and even Bayawan City , the annual event has now seen the participation of professionals, students, as well as children with disabilities.

Interested participants may learn more about the Dumaguete Adventure Marathon by calling Foundation University at (6335) 4229167 local 55, or by logging on to the Dumaguetemarathon.com website.*AP

The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/03/negor4.htm)

hotsypatutsy

November 3rd, 2009, 08:59 AM

Living and Scuba diving in the Philippines
Nov 01
Waterfront Cafe in Dumaguete closed

It has been three years now that the Waterfront Café served me with cold beer and great food; that I met my divers there and went to Apo Island or Dauin; that I was teaching diving academic or just met some guys in the evening as a meeting and starting-point into the (pretty limited though) nightlife of Dumaguete.

Well, the era came yesterday after three years to an end and the Waterfront Café at the Boulevard in Dumaguete closed its doors around midnight for the very last time. It has been a kind of strange situation, sitting there with my two girls, looking at all the packed-up and ready to move stuff, looking at Mike (the owner) who wasn’t in his sunny boy mood. All in all the atmosphere was a kind of down and the Pizza Mike ordered couldn’t make up for that…

It is actually not that bad as it sounds, as the Waterfront Café just moves to Dauin and continue it operation with the old staff at Mikes Beach Resort there.

What will happen to the place many people patronized in the last year?

The solution is not so bad; my fat Austrian friend Guenther from Casablanca takes over and will open a kind of Restobar in about two-three weeks. The new place will have the name Bogarts and has a slightly different concept, compared to the Waterfront Café. Bogarts will open early morning to serve breakfast to guests. So the regulars of the Waterfront Café won’t need to change location. Oven fresh bread will be baked right there for those who are just tired of the tasteless local thingies…

During the day Bogarts will offer Snacks and easy lunch dishes like Sandwiches some Pasta or Burgers also for Takeout. In the evening the same dishes are available and the Restobar transfers in a kind of Pub where you get your cold beverages, having some snacks, listen to music and watch some Videos on the LCD screen.

There will still be a counter for the Adventure Diveshop where divers can get information and book their dives in Apo Island and Dauin

Anyway, all the best for both, Mike and Guenther and Bye Bye Waterfront Café and Welcome to Dumaguete “Bogarts”

cheers

Rhoody

hotsypatutsy

November 3rd, 2009, 09:00 AM

nicko

November 3rd, 2009, 12:36 PM

The Generics Pharmacy to open at Julio Sy's bldg.

nicko

November 3rd, 2009, 12:41 PM

open pa ba rin ba ang why not?

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

Huh? Who said?? Hahaha

ritche

November 3rd, 2009, 04:43 PM

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national guard

November 4th, 2009, 06:10 AM

Church restored, recognized
BY MARICAR ARANAS
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/04/index.htm)

The National Commission for the Culture and the Arts declared the parish church of Saint Agustine de Hippo of Bacong in Negros Oriental, as the 33rd national cultural treasure of the country this year.

The certificate of declaration signed by director Corazon Alvina of the National Museum was formally awarded by Fr. Harold Rentoria of the NCCA, at the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated pipe organ ofBacong church recently.

Also present were Auxilliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cebu Most Rev. Julito Cortes, Bishop John Du of the Diocese of Dumaguete, Rep. Henry Pryde Teves (Neg.Or., 3rd District), Board Member Erwin Michael Macias, Mayor Lenin Alviola and other local officials, Negros Oriental State University president Dr. Henry Sojor, and parish priest Fr. Alfredo Duran.
The pipe organ of Bacong has been silent for 39 years after some of its parts were destroyed and stolen. It is one the oldest church organs in the country, based on NCCA records.

Cortes lauded the parishioners for not losing hope in restoring one of the priceless church treasures. Du thanked the local government unit, parishioners and the donors for the rehabilitation of the pipe organ.

After the thanksgiving mass, Du and Cortes unveiled the church marker evidencing the existence of the pipe organ.

Rentoria said they have proposed to further rehabilitate some parts of the church, particularly its ceiling, altar and sacristy. The NCCA will allocate funds for the rehabilitation, but it needs a counterpart funding from the LGU.

He encouraged local officials to conduct cultural mapping to identify the oldest house, historic place, artist, delicacies and song in Bacong.

Teves said the restoration of the church organ marks an important event in the minds and hearts of the people in Bacong and Negros Oriental.*MA

LINK (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/04/negor5.htm)

national guard

November 4th, 2009, 06:21 AM

national guard

November 4th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Port road concreting completed
BY RENE GENOVE
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/04/index.htm)

The Department of Public Works and Highways has announced that the concreting of the port road in Dumaguete City is now complete.

The port road stretching from the Philippine National Bank up to the Dumaguete pier is now open for public use, Edna Ravelo, chief of the Planning and Design Division of the DPWH, said.

This concreting project is in line with the improvement and modernization of the Dumaguete Port which is soon to open, she added.

Ravelo also disclosed that the port road concreting work is part of the Dumaguete North Road project worth P50 million, including the road work in Bais City starting from the Bais City-Manjuyod boundary down to the Bais bridge.

She said the road work in Bais is targeted to be finished within this year.*RG

LINK (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/04/negor3.htm)

national guard

November 4th, 2009, 10:54 AM

Negros Oriental receives grant for health program
Philippines News Agency (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=239114)

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 4(PNA) -- The province of Negros Oriental is a recipient of the P86 million grant through the province-wide Integrated Plan for Health (PIPH) program through the initiative of the Department of Health (DOH) and the European Commission (EC).

Governor Emilio Macias II recently attended an orientation in Manila conducted by the European Commission on the said program.

Negros Oriental is one among the 19 provinces in the Philippines chosen by the European Commission as recipient of the program. The program is implemented through a counterpart funding from the DOH and the EC.

Capitol Information Officer Adrian Sedillo said the P86 million grant is intended for the enhancement of hospital capabilities.

The said amount will be used for the improvement of the six district hospitals in the province, namely, those in Bayawan City, Siaton, Bais, Mabinay, Bindoy, Guihulngan and the provincial hospital.

Sedillo explained the provincial hospital has to acquire additional equipment because of the continuously increasing number of patients.

Some of the patients admitted are coming from the southern Cebu province, Dipolog and some parts of Negros Occidental.

Other improvements include the purchase of additional hospital equipment and establishment of “healthy stores”. These stores are authorized to sell fortified canned goods, iron fortified rice and generic medicines.

Also part of the improvement of hospitals is the construction of the wastewater treatment facility at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital.

Sedillo said the wastewater treatment facility is among the priority projects under the PIPH since it would promote a healthier environment.

The province wide Integrated Plan for Health started in 2006 and will end in 2010. (PNA)
FFC/jfp/MA

ritche

November 4th, 2009, 11:02 AM

^^Thanks...

SUV111

November 4th, 2009, 11:04 AM

^^ wow the informer of Bacolod is also the informer of Neg Or

national guard

November 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM

^^ I LOVE THE WHOLE NEGROS ISLAND migs!:)

nicko

November 4th, 2009, 01:01 PM

2009 National Buglasan Pyrolympics Competition
Rizal Boulevard
Dumaguete City
October 24-25, 2009

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Champion: Dumaguete
2nd Place: Bulacan
3rd Place: Manila

underoath

November 4th, 2009, 01:59 PM

ritche

November 4th, 2009, 02:00 PM

nicko

November 4th, 2009, 03:31 PM

WOW!!! Bravo! Bravo!

nicko

November 4th, 2009, 03:36 PM

^^ Hi Ritch.. After telling me that there's going to be a buiding rising up just beside Rob, i readily went there just to check the place and rendering.. My, my, I'm as equally excited to see it rise as with Rob's opening! So glassy ang classy! I know the architect, Mr. Jonathan Lim. He was also the one who designed RM Bldg and so many other gorgeous buildings here including our present house...:) I think it's going to be a mini-mall. There is also the interior perspective shown.. Slots are available and a big area at the second level is already reserved.. I just love how it looks on the outside. I hope i can take shots soon. Who could be the owner? So gutsy to put to his mini-mall right beside Rob.

ritche

November 4th, 2009, 03:55 PM

nicko

November 4th, 2009, 04:00 PM

I hope the tenants will not be ka-cheapan. hehe

jundem_dq63

November 4th, 2009, 10:04 PM

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November 5th, 2009, 07:26 AM

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ritche

November 5th, 2009, 07:29 AM

lewdsaint

November 5th, 2009, 09:36 AM

^^asa 'ni dapit?

ritche

November 5th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Rovira Road.

national guard

November 5th, 2009, 06:30 PM

Congrats Negros Oriental!:applause::applause::applause:

Province Galing Pook event venue
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/05/negor5.htm)

Negros Oriental has been chosen by the Galing Pook Foundation and the United National Development Program as venue for the proposed three-day regional learning event for improving local government units through local capacity inventive mechanism.

The province was selected because it has the most number of awards in local initiatives.

The event, to be participated in by at least seven Asian countries including Sri Lanka, Indonesia, India and Pakistan, is aimed at finding ways where performing LGUs can be given incentives to further improve themselves.

Gov. Emilio Macias II said the province has proved to the Galing Pook Foundation and the UNDP that it has something to show in terms of local initiatives to improve the quality of life of Negrenses.

Country director Reneud Meyer of UNDP and executive director Dr. Ed Durotan of Galing Pook Foundation, who visited Negros Oriental recently, said they were impressed by local initiatives of the province, particularly for their being practical and doable.

They went to the award-winning coastal resource management project in Dauin town where nine marine sanctuaries had earned for the municipality P6 million last year in regulation fees.

The success of the program with a sharing scheme of 40 percent for the LGU, 40 percent to the fisherfolk and 20 percent to the barangay has been attributed to a community-based participation.

Negros Oriental is also a Galing Pook awardee in Community Primary Hospital program, Barangay Development Agricultural Center, Gulayan at Palaisdaan Alay sa Kabataan, as well as in Inter-LGU-NGO partnership in the delivery of basic health services. It was also cited for the Tabo sa Provincial Agriculture Office for reaching the top 10.

The province also received an Ace Award for Continuing Excellence.*JG

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November 5th, 2009, 08:04 PM

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Boat on historic sail drops anchor in Dumaguete
By Alex Pal
Inquirer Visayas (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20091106-234520/Boat-on-historic-sail-drops-anchor-in-Dumaguete)
First Posted 02:14:00 11/06/2009

Filed Under: Waterway & Maritime Transport, history

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental, Philippines - The Diwata ng Lahi (Fairy of the Race), a replica of a historical Balangay wooden boat used by Indo-Malay families in their vast sea travel during pre-Hispanic times, sailed into the calm waters of the Dumaguete port, Wednesday, on its way to Mindanao and beyond.

"After five months and seven typhoons since we left Manila, we have arrived in Dumaguete," said former Transportation and Communication Undersecretary Arturo Valdez, the leader of the Balangay mission who also organized the Philippine Mt. Everest expedition.

Valdez said it was a lot easier for the original Balangay sailors to sail the seas then than the voyage they have been undertaking.

"For one thing, there was no one waiting for them at their destination to hold a program," Valdez said with a laugh.

But Valdez said that even as they have been sailing with the help of nature-based navigational techniques such as the sun, stars, cloud formations, wind, birds and wave patterns, today's sailors would need to use modern navigational aids, given changing climate conditions.

"Climate change has changed the sea conditions," he said.

Dumaguete is a stopover in the third leg of the Balangay's journey, which takes it from Cebu to Cagayan de Oro.

The Balangay left the port of Argao in southern Cebu Wednesday morning and arrived in Dumaguete at 4 p.m. of the same day. It will stay in Dumaguete until November 8, or until repairs to the boat are completed.

While in Dumaguete, the crew will undertake repairs on the Balangay, plant trees, do coastal cleanup activities and hold symposia with elementary, high school and college students.

Upon their arrival in Dumaguete City, the crew members were met by a small group from the City of Dumaguete, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, the Province of Negros Oriental, Foundation University and other government offices.

The group hoped to circumnavigate Southeast Asian nations by 2010, and to reach Micronesian nations and Madagascar by 2011, to continue to navigate the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans by 2012 and hopefully return to the Philippines by 2013.

Aside from Valdez, the Diwata ng Lahi core crew consists of the members of the Philippines' Mt. Everest team Leo Oracion, Erwin "Pastour" Emata, Noelle Wenceslao, Carina Dayondon, Janet Belarmino-Sardena, Dr. Ted Esguerra, Fred Jamili and Dr. Voltaire Velasco.

The other crewmembers came from the Coast Guard and the Navy.

lewdsaint

November 6th, 2009, 11:10 AM

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lewdsaint

November 6th, 2009, 11:18 AM

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national guard

November 6th, 2009, 02:00 PM

NOPH upgrades facilities
TO ACCOMMODATE MORE PATIENTS
BY MARICAR ARANAS
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/06/negor2.htm)

The newly-renovated Intensive Care Unit of the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital in Dumaguete City is equipped with newly purchased cardiac monitors, chief of hospital Dr. Felix Sy said yesterday.

The ICU needed the renovation because the PhilHealth has required them to upgrade the hospital facilities.

Sy said the cardiac monitors, purchased through counterpart funds from hospital income and the provincial government, are needed since the newly renovated ICU can accommodate only five patients.

The improvements made at the hospital ICU can now be compared to that of private hospitals, and they are slowly upgrading hospital equipment and services, he added.

Donations from private individuals and civic organizations have also helped in developing the hospital, considering that the government cannot alone spend for the improvement while sacrificing other priorities such as medicines, Sy said.

Construction of high-rise buildings are also expected before the end of the year, with an initial budget of P67 million.

Sy said they also need an additional room for patients because the NOPH can accommodate only 250 patients but at present, the number has reached 500.

Some patients are from nearby provinces such as Negros Occidental, Siquijor and southern part of Cebu and Mindanao islands.*.*MA

national guard

November 6th, 2009, 02:41 PM

RAFC 7 to hold exotic plants exhibit in Dumaguete City November 11-13
Philippines News Agency (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=239739)

CEBU CITY, Nov. 6 (PNA) -- The Cebu-based Regional Agricultural and Fishery Council (RAFC) 7 will hold a three-day Agri-Exhibit and Trade Fair of exotic plants, flora and herbs on Nov. 11-13 at the Quezon Park in Dumaguete City.

Efren dela Cruz, RAFC 7 chairman, said the exhibit will help expand the market linkages among owners and producers of exotic plants, fauna and flora.

”We would like these plants to spread to other producers and enthusiasts, not only because we ant them to plant these but because we want to spread these for economic purposes,” dela Cruz said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA)7 has allocated P185,000 while the National Agriculture and Fishery Council (NAFC) gave an additional P50,000 to fund the exhibit.

This three day event will feature plants, flowers and herbs form different regions of the country.

Dela Cruz said this is the first time the organizers will combine exotic plants, flowers and herbs in one exhibit.

Aside from flowers, the trade fair will also help promote the planting of herbs .

“We want to help in the campaign for having a ‘medicine cabinet’ in the backyard,” he said.(PNA)
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nicko

November 7th, 2009, 01:43 AM

^^ Ma bow na guid ko sa imo @national guard.. Damu na guid ka contributions di sa dumaguete thread... thanks so much! :cheers:

blueguy

November 7th, 2009, 02:29 AM

lewdsaint

November 7th, 2009, 03:25 AM

naa rate? room pix?

Mig, san-o ka ma-swing diri sa dgte?

Fraulein

November 7th, 2009, 04:25 AM

Dumaguete Cathedral and Bell Tower

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nicko

November 7th, 2009, 05:03 AM

naa rate? room pix?

Please visit www.florentinahomes.com

nicko

November 7th, 2009, 05:07 AM

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Across Gabby's Bistro, Florentina Homes, Dumaguete City
On a lazy afternoon, stroll around Rana Verde Plaza for a cup of coffee at the cafe, or enjoy some yummy crepes at the creperie, and try our delicious pizza from the pizzeria alongside the Fontana de Rana.

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nicko

November 7th, 2009, 10:29 AM

Here you go guys, the latest development just beside Robinsons brought to us by the Meja Group Development. I think this is going to be a mall / hotel.. Quite big, huh... Pasalamat sila Robs did not push through with their third level hotel..:)

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What do you guys think about this new project? I think construction will start really soon coz they are already clearing the area.

nicko

November 7th, 2009, 11:14 AM

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Will still have to take a pic of the 2-level second branch of Chinabank. Both are head to head with their construction pace.

City Savings Bank is also going to open here.

national guard

November 7th, 2009, 01:25 PM

^^Thanks...

^^ Ma bow na guid ko sa imo @national guard.. Damu na guid ka contributions di sa dumaguete thread... thanks so much! :cheers:

YOU'RE ALL WELCOME MY FELLOW NEGRENSES.:)

clarion

November 7th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Its a nice rendering nick. are they going to remove the cockpit/derby area?
its really glassy... i hope its classy just like the portal west.
thanks for posting nicko.

Here you go guys, the latest development just beside Robinsons brought to us by the Meja Group Development. I think this is going to be a mall / hotel.. Quite big, huh... Pasalamat sila Robs did not push through with their third level hotel..:)

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What do you guys think about this new project? I think construction will start really soon coz they are already clearing the area.

clarion

November 7th, 2009, 01:30 PM

looks like a city hall to me... :lol: dgte city hall needs a new face, what do you think...

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ritche

November 7th, 2009, 01:51 PM

They need a new place...They should sell the City Hall Complex and use the proceeds of that to develop a new city government park in the former lot donated by the Ouanos. The present city complex could be sold to the Ayalas or any big time developer(if SM has already bought a lot), and that could be converted into a business park/hotel.

jundem_dq63

November 7th, 2009, 01:52 PM

Bitaw..I agree na dapat gi pa balhin ang cockpit kay mao lang na siya ang naka guba sa improvement diha na area......nice na ang palibot....gi guba lang sa bulangan...bwaahahha.... no?.

ritche

November 7th, 2009, 01:59 PM

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I like the abstract design, not boring. Nick, if you have time kindly take a picture of the under construction Suzuki World.

Sky Harbor

November 7th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Good evening Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental! :D

I hope you don't mind if I do a little OT plug. If you're between 18 and 35 and you want to be a driver of change in Southeast Asia, then join SEAchange, Southeast Asia's largest youth movement for personal change! Also, you may win one of 500 trips to Kuala Lumpur to attend the 2009 Youth Engagement Summit (YES2009). Hurry, there are only 200 slots left!

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(I hope I'm not being overly spammy here. I'm just bored. :tongue2:)

ritche

November 7th, 2009, 02:19 PM

You're welcome...We support these kinds of movements.

ritche

November 7th, 2009, 03:58 PM

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ritche

November 8th, 2009, 11:38 AM

There is an article that came out today referring to Robinsons Dumaguete as "Robinsons Plaza", not Robinsons Place. Whether this would be the final name or not, I am not sure. If this is the final name, then it would give a Spanish twist to Robinsons Dumaguete which is quite accurate because as you can see it, this mall combines the spaciousness and conveniences of public spaces (there are fountains at the alfresco area) and as a place of commerce. And I could actually see Spanish influences on its architecture.

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November 8th, 2009, 01:36 PM

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national guard

November 8th, 2009, 09:57 PM

SORRY SA NAPAKAHABANG ARTICLE ::)

The jewel that is Negros Oriental
By CZARINA NICOLE O. ONG
Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/228482/the-jewel-negros-oriental)
November 7, 2009, 8:48pm

What looks like a dwarf’s boot in the more than 7,100 islands of the Philippines is actually Negros Oriental which forms part of Negros Island, the fourth largest in the Philippines. Legend has it that the boot-shaped island was once part of Mindanao, and, like a shoe that’s worn off, it was cut off from the region either by continental drift or the rising waters at the end of the ice age.

Negros Oriental is the south-eastern half of the island of Negros with Negros Occidental comprising the western half. A chain of rugged mountains separates them. Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the south-east while Sulu Sea borders it to the south.

The capital of Negros Oriental is Dumaguete City, which Dr. Jose P. Rizal called the “City of Gentle People”. On the invitation of Negros Oriental Governor Emilio C. Macias II and the Provincial Tourism Office, this writer recently had the pleasure of experiencing how gentle Dumagueteños are.

Groove to the beat of Buglasan

For tourists visiting the province on the third week of October, it’s a must to visit Dumaguete City and watch the local dance, make merriment, and celebrate their province’s many cultures and beliefs in a festival called Buglasan.

The raw energy is palpable as dancers swirl in their ruffled skirts and lift their gold-painted baskets. Other dancers garbed in bat or monkey suits and with painted faces appear more gruesome. The younger ones are dressed in jewel-tone elfish costumes, with huge, pointed ears attached to them. As they dance, they smile and for those with roles to carry out such as the angel and devil, their faces look serious as they dance to the beat, mimicking the moves of those locked in battle.

Alternately sweating under the heat of the sun and getting wet because of the rain, Dumagueteños again invaded the streets of Dumaguete City this year to witness this grand celebration called the Buglasan.

Dubbed as the Festival of Festivals of Negros Oriental, the Buglasan Festival first started in 1981 when the province needed a group to represent it in Former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos’ Folk Arts Festival. The word “Buglasan” actually came from the word “Buglas,” which is described as “tall, Napier-like reeds.” These reeds filled up an entire island of Negros, thus, people from nearby islands began calling the place Buglas.

“Buglasan is a cultural and economic activity of the province of Negros Oriental that unifies the Local Government Units in preserving its cultural heritage and present with pride its products and tourist destinations,” explains Mariant Escaño-Villegas, Director General Board Member of Buglasan.

Negros Oriental is comprised of 20 municipalities and five cities. During the Festival of Festivals Showdown, the different cities and municipalities compete with each other in terms of choreography, costumes, and props.

The Libod-Sayaw of Bindoy was created to promote the rich traditions of the municipality. The opening of their dance had young girls offering the public with bodbod, a special delicacy made of sticky sweet rice. Their dance showed the arduous preparation involved in the creation of the bodbod, but instead of sporting pained expressions on their faces, the dancers were all aglow, as if showing just how proud they are of their product.

The municipality of Jimalalud is known for its strong Hambabalud trees. Their Hambabalud Festival pays tribute to Mother Nature, to thank her for protecting their municipality from floods and typhoons. They have even built majestic trees as props and created an image of their patron saint, Sto. Niño.

Canlaon City, on the other hand, is noted because of the Kanlaon Volcano. Legend has it that the volcano sprouted from the graves of two tragic characters: Warrior Kan and Princess Laon. The king and queen of Canlaon City reenacted the sad fate of the lovers, and touched the hearts of the crowd when a dying Kan tried to reach his princess Laon who died in battle.

One of the more intriguing municipalities is Mabinay, which is known as the “Cave Town” of Negros. Because of its caves and animals, Mabinay has the potential to create interesting props, and this year, it did not disappoint with its make-believe caves that appeared life-like and haunting.

Not the Last Resort

Dauin is popular for being the province’s “Resort Town.” But before this, the people of Dauin did not appreciate their town’s natural wonders. Instead, they cut off their trees and blamed her for every bad thing that happened to them. They later regretted cutting down the trees for floods came and destroyed their crops and killed their people. But a visit from a galawin, or an elf, taught them to love nature and replant the trees they chopped down.

A must visit in Dauin is the Bahura Beach Resort and Spa which prides itself in having a wide range of outdoor activities. Resort Manager Ronnie Sta. Ana said the rooms in the resort are defined by the powerful color of red which is a welcome contrast to the serene colors of the sea. Bahura has meticulously preserved its corals and reefs, and just a few meters away from shore, these corals and reefs are already within reach. It’s best to watch out for sea turtles and a variety of small fishes. Moreover, when the morning sun hits the clear waters at Bahura, the vibrancy of sea life truly comes alive.

Though fairly new, Atmosphere Resort, which is owned by British couple Matthew and Gabrielle Holder, is already one of the town’s more impressive resorts. Prices here might be a bit steep, but the resort makes up for it with luxurious accommodations and exceptional facilities.

Divers with a taste for the good life will appreciate what the resort describes as their “dive center, designed by divers for divers.” They also offer daily diving trips to Apo Island and all of Dauin’s marine sanctuary. After a tiring day of exploring the sea, divers can enjoy lying in hammocks strategically placed outside resort rooms or in beds covered in Egyptian cotton linen.

Bring Home the Art

It’s almost impossible to visit the province without buying anything for Negros Oriental is home to beautiful handicrafts and interesting wares. At the Sidlakang Negros Village, several booths were set up representing the cities and municipalities of the province.

Nearby island Siquijor has one of the more interesting booths. Known for its mystical practices, the people of Siquijor are sworn by most to create the most effective kulams and anting-antings. The booth sells bracelets worth Php 15.00 that are known to block “usog.” Wooden crosses known to ward off evil spirits and protect the bearer are sold for Php 500.00. Moreover, the booth also has something for lovesick individuals—spray-on gayuma, which makes people feel a kinship with the bearer.

Naturally, the booth of Bindoy offers their bodbod, which could be served at their restaurant or taken home. They also sell hot chocolate tablets which would go well with the delicacy. Bais sells danggit, while Sibulan has dried fruits.

Aside from the booths at Sidlakang Negros Village, a must-visit is Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH). The exteriors of NOAH is reminiscent of Snow White’s house in the classic Disney fairy tale, and inside the place lies exquisitely crafted wooden furniture, stone carvings, as well as an assortment of knick-knacks, ranging from jewelry to jewelry cases.

Negros Oriental has long made a niche as a tourist destination in the country, what with its luxurious resorts and picturesque mountains and lakes. But to know its history and appreciate its culture would further elevate one’s experience in the province.

national guard

November 8th, 2009, 09:57 PM

The jewel that is Negros Oriental
By CZARINA NICOLE O. ONG
Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/228482/the-jewel-negros-oriental)
November 7, 2009, 8:48pm

What looks like a dwarf’s boot in the more than 7,100 islands of the Philippines is actually Negros Oriental which forms part of Negros Island, the fourth largest in the Philippines. Legend has it that the boot-shaped island was once part of Mindanao, and, like a shoe that’s worn off, it was cut off from the region either by continental drift or the rising waters at the end of the ice age.

Negros Oriental is the south-eastern half of the island of Negros with Negros Occidental comprising the western half. A chain of rugged mountains separates them. Negros Oriental faces Cebu to the east across the Tañon Strait and Siquijor to the south-east while Sulu Sea borders it to the south.

The capital of Negros Oriental is Dumaguete City, which Dr. Jose P. Rizal called the “City of Gentle People”. On the invitation of Negros Oriental Governor Emilio C. Macias II and the Provincial Tourism Office, this writer recently had the pleasure of experiencing how gentle Dumagueteños are.

Groove to the beat of Buglasan

For tourists visiting the province on the third week of October, it’s a must to visit Dumaguete City and watch the local dance, make merriment, and celebrate their province’s many cultures and beliefs in a festival called Buglasan.

The raw energy is palpable as dancers swirl in their ruffled skirts and lift their gold-painted baskets. Other dancers garbed in bat or monkey suits and with painted faces appear more gruesome. The younger ones are dressed in jewel-tone elfish costumes, with huge, pointed ears attached to them. As they dance, they smile and for those with roles to carry out such as the angel and devil, their faces look serious as they dance to the beat, mimicking the moves of those locked in battle.

Alternately sweating under the heat of the sun and getting wet because of the rain, Dumagueteños again invaded the streets of Dumaguete City this year to witness this grand celebration called the Buglasan.

Dubbed as the Festival of Festivals of Negros Oriental, the Buglasan Festival first started in 1981 when the province needed a group to represent it in Former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos’ Folk Arts Festival. The word “Buglasan” actually came from the word “Buglas,” which is described as “tall, Napier-like reeds.” These reeds filled up an entire island of Negros, thus, people from nearby islands began calling the place Buglas.

“Buglasan is a cultural and economic activity of the province of Negros Oriental that unifies the Local Government Units in preserving its cultural heritage and present with pride its products and tourist destinations,” explains Mariant Escaño-Villegas, Director General Board Member of Buglasan.

Negros Oriental is comprised of 20 municipalities and five cities. During the Festival of Festivals Showdown, the different cities and municipalities compete with each other in terms of choreography, costumes, and props.

The Libod-Sayaw of Bindoy was created to promote the rich traditions of the municipality. The opening of their dance had young girls offering the public with bodbod, a special delicacy made of sticky sweet rice. Their dance showed the arduous preparation involved in the creation of the bodbod, but instead of sporting pained expressions on their faces, the dancers were all aglow, as if showing just how proud they are of their product.

The municipality of Jimalalud is known for its strong Hambabalud trees. Their Hambabalud Festival pays tribute to Mother Nature, to thank her for protecting their municipality from floods and typhoons. They have even built majestic trees as props and created an image of their patron saint, Sto. Niño.

Canlaon City, on the other hand, is noted because of the Kanlaon Volcano. Legend has it that the volcano sprouted from the graves of two tragic characters: Warrior Kan and Princess Laon. The king and queen of Canlaon City reenacted the sad fate of the lovers, and touched the hearts of the crowd when a dying Kan tried to reach his princess Laon who died in battle.

One of the more intriguing municipalities is Mabinay, which is known as the “Cave Town” of Negros. Because of its caves and animals, Mabinay has the potential to create interesting props, and this year, it did not disappoint with its make-believe caves that appeared life-like and haunting.

Not the Last Resort

Dauin is popular for being the province’s “Resort Town.” But before this, the people of Dauin did not appreciate their town’s natural wonders. Instead, they cut off their trees and blamed her for every bad thing that happened to them. They later regretted cutting down the trees for floods came and destroyed their crops and killed their people. But a visit from a galawin, or an elf, taught them to love nature and replant the trees they chopped down.

A must visit in Dauin is the Bahura Beach Resort and Spa which prides itself in having a wide range of outdoor activities. Resort Manager Ronnie Sta. Ana said the rooms in the resort are defined by the powerful color of red which is a welcome contrast to the serene colors of the sea. Bahura has meticulously preserved its corals and reefs, and just a few meters away from shore, these corals and reefs are already within reach. It’s best to watch out for sea turtles and a variety of small fishes. Moreover, when the morning sun hits the clear waters at Bahura, the vibrancy of sea life truly comes alive.

Though fairly new, Atmosphere Resort, which is owned by British couple Matthew and Gabrielle Holder, is already one of the town’s more impressive resorts. Prices here might be a bit steep, but the resort makes up for it with luxurious accommodations and exceptional facilities.

Divers with a taste for the good life will appreciate what the resort describes as their “dive center, designed by divers for divers.” They also offer daily diving trips to Apo Island and all of Dauin’s marine sanctuary. After a tiring day of exploring the sea, divers can enjoy lying in hammocks strategically placed outside resort rooms or in beds covered in Egyptian cotton linen.

Bring Home the Art

It’s almost impossible to visit the province without buying anything for Negros Oriental is home to beautiful handicrafts and interesting wares. At the Sidlakang Negros Village, several booths were set up representing the cities and municipalities of the province.

Nearby island Siquijor has one of the more interesting booths. Known for its mystical practices, the people of Siquijor are sworn by most to create the most effective kulams and anting-antings. The booth sells bracelets worth Php 15.00 that are known to block “usog.” Wooden crosses known to ward off evil spirits and protect the bearer are sold for Php 500.00. Moreover, the booth also has something for lovesick individuals—spray-on gayuma, which makes people feel a kinship with the bearer.

Naturally, the booth of Bindoy offers their bodbod, which could be served at their restaurant or taken home. They also sell hot chocolate tablets which would go well with the delicacy. Bais sells danggit, while Sibulan has dried fruits.

Aside from the booths at Sidlakang Negros Village, a must-visit is Negros Oriental Arts and Heritage (NOAH). The exteriors of NOAH is reminiscent of Snow White’s house in the classic Disney fairy tale, and inside the place lies exquisitely crafted wooden furniture, stone carvings, as well as an assortment of knick-knacks, ranging from jewelry to jewelry cases.

Negros Oriental has long made a niche as a tourist destination in the country, what with its luxurious resorts and picturesque mountains and lakes. But to know its history and appreciate its culture would further elevate one’s experience in the province.

ritche

November 9th, 2009, 01:12 AM

^^NIce article.

ritche

November 9th, 2009, 05:24 AM

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lgseccionph

November 9th, 2009, 10:04 AM

Bacong Church tagged as one of RP’s national cultural treasures

DUMAGUETE City - The parish church of Saint Agustine de Hippo of Bacong in Negros Oriental was formally declared as one of the 30 three National Cultural Treasures of the country through the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

The certificate of declaration was signed by Corazon Alvina, director of the National Museum, and was formally awarded by Rev. Fr. Harold Rentoria of the NCCA. The awarding was held Thursday last week during the inauguration of the newly rehabilitated pipe organ of Bacong Church.

The celebration was witnessed by Most Rev. Julito Cortes, Auxilliary Bishop of the Diocese of Cebu, Bishop John Du of the Diocese of Dumaguete, Fr. Rentoria of NCCA, and Bacong parish priest, Fr. Alfredo Duran.

Also present during the celebration were Bacong Mayor Lenin Alviola, local officials, Rep. Henry Pryde Teves of the Third district of Negros Oriental, Board Member Erwin Michael Macias and Negros Oriental State University President Dr. Henry Sojor.

The pipe organ of Bacong has been silent for 39 years after some of its parts were destroyed and stolen. It is one of the oldest church organs in the country, according to NCCA.

Effort to pursue the rehabilitation of the church pipe organ was made through the cooperation of from parishioners, local government units (LGUs), generous donors and the NCCA.

Cortes expressed his support to the parishioners in Bacong for not losing hope in restoring one of the priceless treasures of the church. It is not only the pride of Bacong but also of the entire Roman Catholic Church and the province of Negros Oriental.

Du also thanked the local government units, parishioners and the generous donors for the rehabilitation of the pipe organ. He encouraged the people to cooperate with the church in protecting the pipe organ from unscrupulous individuals.

After the thanksgiving mass, Du and Cortes unveiled the church marker that states the evidence of the existence of the pipe organ in Bacong Church, one of the oldest churches in Negros Oriental.

According to Rentoria, they have submitted another proposal to further rehabilitate some parts of the church like the ceiling, altar and sacristy. The NCCA will allocate some funds for the rehabilitation but it also needs a counterpart funding from the LGUs.

He is also encouraging the LGU to conduct cultural mapping to identify the oldest house, historic place, artist, delicacies and song of the said town. The historic mapping would be the long term development plan for Bacong.

Teves said the restoration of the church organ would mark an important history in the minds and hearts of the people in Bacong and Negros Oriental. He added that the pipe organ in Bacong would become an added tourism destination in the province.

He said church workers should also be vigilant in taking care of the instrument so that it would last until the next generation and onwards. (PNA/ Maricar Aranas) [panaynews (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/dumaguete%202.htm)]

national guard

November 9th, 2009, 10:17 AM

‘Country suffers mismatch in jobs'
BY MARICAR ARANAS
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/09/negor3.htm)

Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (Neg.Or., 1st District) stressed the need to address the job mismatch that currently plagues the labor industry in the country.

“There is a mismatch in jobs. There are probably too many nursing aides now but the demand for it is dwindling,” she said, pointing out that the belief that there are no jobs in the country is a misnomer.

The solon and the La Libertad municipal government and national line government agencies spearheaded a job fair in La Libertad, recently during which Limkaichong found out that there are many job vacancies.

“Surprisingly, the only problem is the qualification [of job seekers],” she said.

Through job fairs, labor needs will be identified and job fair organizers can determine and assess which jobs are in need of workers. This will also guide incoming college students on which courses to take that will assure their employment after graduation, the lady solon said.

During the job fair, which was also done simultaneous with a Halad sa Katawhan activity, staff from the Department of Labor and Employment and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration were on hand to screen job applicants and introduce them to accredited recruitment agencies for local and overseas work.

The DOLE will also conduct a job fair in Bayawan City on December 3.*MA

kalbongdad

November 9th, 2009, 11:11 AM

nindot ang robinson's dumag.....ang bacong church....natl treasure kaha? why?...pictures pls..

ritche

November 9th, 2009, 06:33 PM

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nicko

November 10th, 2009, 01:43 AM

nindot ang robinson's dumag.....ang bacong church....natl treasure kaha? why?...pictures pls..

For one, the Bacong church houses one of the oldest bamboo organs in the country. It has just been restored and is now in listed in NHI. Oh, and another one. Bacong's bell tower is the tallest in the Island.

ritche

November 10th, 2009, 03:32 AM

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nicko

November 10th, 2009, 04:15 AM

^^ And yet another one!! Keep 'em coming! Yay for the small but terrible Dumaguete!

nicko

November 10th, 2009, 06:26 AM

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trixter

November 10th, 2009, 06:55 AM

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leylander

November 10th, 2009, 09:43 AM

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gorgeous!

jsl_bxu1206

November 10th, 2009, 04:25 PM

There's also a strawberry plantation in Valencia, right?

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ritche

November 10th, 2009, 10:51 PM

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ritche

November 10th, 2009, 10:51 PM

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nicko

November 11th, 2009, 01:10 AM

There's also a strawberry plantation in Valencia, right?

yep @jsl_bxu1206.. There is.. organically grown..

nicko

November 11th, 2009, 01:11 AM

nicko

November 11th, 2009, 01:38 AM

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When kaha ang target date of opening ani? As of last visit nako they were still excavating for basement parking

ritche

November 11th, 2009, 01:02 PM

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ritche

November 11th, 2009, 01:03 PM

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ritche

November 11th, 2009, 01:27 PM

Cassandra Barrica. My classmate. Heheh

HS or college? She's just simply elegant...

ritche

November 11th, 2009, 02:09 PM

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nicko

November 11th, 2009, 04:45 PM

Cassandra Barrica was my classmate in college.

nicko

November 11th, 2009, 04:46 PM

jsl_bxu1206

November 11th, 2009, 06:17 PM

BFAR-7 names Dauin most outstanding CRM
BY MARICAR ARANAS
Wednesday, November 11, 2009

The Coastal Marine Resources Management program of the m unicipality of Dauin , Negros Oriental, was named by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Region-7 as the Most Outstanding CRM Program in Central Visayas .

Negros Oriental Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Officer Leonardo Aro, who received the award, said the municipality under Mayor Rodrigo Alanano also received P80,000 in projects from the BFAR-7.

The amount will be spent for different projects related to c oastal resources management programs .

Alanano thanked BFAR-7 for recognizing the effort of his town in maintaining the best coastal resources management program in the region.

He is planning to implement livelihood project for the fishermen's association, since they are instrumental in the success of the CRM, Alanano added.

The livelihood program would help the members of the fishermen's association to augment their income.

Dauin presently has nine marine sanctuaries being maintained and protected by the fishermen's association and the Bantay Dagat.

An estimated income of P10 million is recorded every year from the diving fees collected from these sanctuaries.

Alanano said 20 percent of the annual income from marine sanctuaries will be given to the f ishermen 's association, 40 percent to the barangay, and 40 percent for the local government unit .

He said their CRM program was not an overnight success, since it took a lot of patience and sacrifices with strong reluctance of the people to accept it.

Meanwhile, Dauin is expected to also receive from BFAR-7 a speedboat equipped with a VHF radio, blinker and Global Positioning System, Alanano said.*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/11/negor3.htm

national guard

November 12th, 2009, 05:49 AM

Negros Oriental search for Outstanding Persons with Disabilities on
Philippines News Agency (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=240962)

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 12 (PNA) -- At least 18 finalists for the search for Ten Outstanding Persons with Disabilities of Negros Oriental (TOPWD-Neg. Or.) 2009 were revealed after the recent screening held at Silliman University Alumni Hall.

The TOPWD is organized by the Great Physician Rehabilitation Foundation, Incorporated.

The 18 finalists will be representing their respective local government units (LGUs) during the final judging on Dec. 1-3, 2009.

The finalists are Philip Vilos, Richard Rendal and Neil Balbuena representing the municipality of Siaton; Reynaldo Tinio and Arturo Noble of the municipality of Bacong; Felicisimo Bantoto from Zamboanguita; Felizardo Bais from Dauin and Ryan Joseph Fontelo of Sibulan town.

Valencia is represented by Antonia Alejado and Joel Ramacho; Ludwig Serion for Vallehermoso; Cherry Joy Pedillo and Martin Lapuz from Guihulngan; Susan Rio of San Jose; Johnrito Corregidor of Bais City and Crispin Patrimonio, Mary Jane Buriol and Romeo Tenorio representing Dumaguete City.

The search seeks to affirm Persons with Disabilities (PWD) who have made a significant difference in the province. It also hopes to empower not only the finalists but more PWDs to do their part in effecting positive change in society.

This would also promote awareness that physical disabilities are not a hindrance to achieve something and prove their worth as part of the community and also encourage parents with differently-abled children to come out in the open. (PNA)
FFC/jfp/MA

romantic_guy08

November 13th, 2009, 01:44 AM

Silliman Joins US Secretary of State Forum

Silliman University is one of only three universities given the opportunity to ask questions to United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a forum on November 13.

The forum is part of the itinerary of the Secretary’s two-day visit to the Philippines. It will be hosted by the University of Santo Tomas. Two universities from outside Manila have been selected by the US Embassy to link to the Secretary through TV network ABS-CBN: Ateneo de Zamboanga for Mindanao and Silliman for the Visayas.

Ms Clinton is arriving November 12 in the country from Singapore where she attended the Ministerial Meetings of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Forum. Her official trip to Asia immediately comes after her travel to Germany for the 20th anniversary celebration of the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Silliman senior high school and college students will gather on the Silliman Hall grounds for the two-hour event. One of them will be selected to ask a question to the former US First Lady. ANC anchor Tony Velasquez will moderate the Silliman event and live feed of the entire forum will be made available on campus.

Silliman’s participation is facilitated by the Thomas Jefferson Information Center (TJIC) of the US Embassy in Manila. TJIC is the coordinating unit of the American Studies Resource Centers (ASRC) located in select universities across the Philippines. These centers serve as information hubs of the US Embassy, promoting American history, life and culture, and social and political processes. The ASRC at Silliman is hosted on the ground floor of the Robert B. and Metta J. Silliman Library, one of the country’s biggest libraries.

Established in 1901 by Presbyterian missionaries, Silliman University is the Philippines’ oldest American university. The venue for the Silliman event features Silliman Hall, the country’s oldest standing American structure representative of stick style architecture.

http://www.su.edu.ph/netnews/netnews70.html

nicko

November 13th, 2009, 02:28 AM

^^ Currently watching...:)

marlowe_cano

November 13th, 2009, 03:19 AM

Greetings from ADZU & Zamboanga City!!! Have watched the forum for US Sec. Hill Clinton through Kapamilya Channel.. Good Job Silliman University!!! Excellent talk with the student girl who happens to be a champion debater! :okay:

ritche

November 13th, 2009, 03:49 AM

^^ Currently watching...:)

It's good that Silliman was given quite a substantial air time...I was able to watch it first at ANC and then at the ABS CBN. Too bad they cut it at ABS CBN.

ritche

November 13th, 2009, 03:52 AM

Wowowoweeee is next. I wonder where it will be held, Silliman Hall or Robinsons.

nicko

November 13th, 2009, 04:16 AM

^^ Huh? what do u mean ritch??

ritche

November 13th, 2009, 04:19 AM

I was told Wowowowoweeee will be here, and they might not have to haul the large satellite dish that ABS CBN brought at the Silliman Hall. If you pass by that area you will notice a really huge satellite dish there, with all the ABS CBN AV equipment.

marlowe_cano

November 13th, 2009, 05:47 AM

OMG, I almost know most of them! Classmates, schoolmates, drink buddies.. LOL.. Oh well..... Good for them, just a few steps away from them is Robs..

that lone guy there is from Zamboanga City, the ex of my friend... My maternal cousins are from Valencia, Negros Oriental... Zamboanga and Dumaguete has really deep relations indeed... :banana:

ritche

November 13th, 2009, 10:57 AM

that lone guy there is from Zamboanga City, the ex of my friend... My maternal cousins are from Valencia, Negros Oriental... Zamboanga and Dumaguete has really deep relations indeed... :banana:

Both have deep Spanish-American heritage IMO...

ritche

November 13th, 2009, 05:44 PM

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nicko

November 14th, 2009, 05:13 AM

Grand Opening November 23
RPD as of Friday, November 13, 2009, ~7:00pm

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Had only the chance to take pics of the mall's front facade. Would have loved to take pics from the longer portion sides of the mall (L-R sides) and at the al fresco area at the back, which are all as equally as beautiful as the mall's front facade but I had no chance due to security reasons. I was trespassing.. :D Maybe next time.. :cheers:

hakz2007

November 14th, 2009, 05:54 AM

^^Congrats Dumaguete sa Robinsons Place opening on the 23rd!

ritche

November 14th, 2009, 05:54 AM

Nice...I am excited for the large atrium, and the smaller atrium as well. The color combination is really elegant.

jundem_dq63

November 14th, 2009, 09:25 AM

Nice...I am excited for the large atrium, and the smaller atrium as well. The color combination is really elegant.

HI ritch, I just wanna ask if na-a bay mga celebrity during the grand opening?... walay mga big time stars mo anhi to grace the opening ceremony?... di pud dagay ako ra....bwaaahhhaahhahhaha.....

jed1433

November 14th, 2009, 11:24 AM

ritche

November 14th, 2009, 12:07 PM

HI ritch, I just wanna ask if na-a bay mga celebrity during the grand opening?... walay mga big time stars mo anhi to grace the opening ceremony?... di pud dagay ako ra....bwaaahhhaahhahhaha.....

Ako diay bwahahaha! :lol: Bitaw I was really ecstatic when somebody mentioned that Wowowoweee would be coming and some of my chatmates surmised it would at Robinsons. Pero somehow it was proven to be only a chatter and no basis. I guess they were looking at the large satellite dish at the Silliman Hall which was used yesterday.

boy muscovado

November 14th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Grand Opening November 23
RPD as of Friday, November 13, 2009, ~7:00pm

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Employees of Robinson's Place Dumaguete are here in Robinson's Place Bacolod for their exposure and training. They are having their medical check-up here at The Doctors' Hospital (Bacolod) and I have talked to alot of them. Robinson's Supermarket and Department Store will be fully open na by Nov. 23, together with a few shops around the periphery of the mall. :):):):):):)...cheers!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

ritche

November 14th, 2009, 04:08 PM

jundem_dq63

November 14th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Ako diay bwahahaha! :lol: Bitaw I was really ecstatic when somebody mentioned that Wowowoweee would be coming and some of my chatmates surmised it would at Robinsons. Pero somehow it was proven to be only a chatter and no basis. I guess they were looking at the large satellite dish at the Silliman Hall which was used yesterday.

As in?...how sad if wala......segi lang....kita lang didto...ikaw kupot sa gunting akoy kupot sa ribbon...dayon si nicko ang mo cut.... ok ra ka?...ehhehehehhe.....

nicko

November 14th, 2009, 04:32 PM

Employees of Robinson's Place Dumaguete are here in Robinson's Place Bacolod for their exposure and training. They are having their medical check-up here at The Doctors' Hospital (Bacolod) and I have talked to alot of them. Robinson's Supermarket and Department Store will be fully open na by Nov. 23, together with a few shops around the periphery of the mall. :):):):):):)...cheers!!! :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Thanks for this info @boy muscovado.. if it werent for you informing us here, we wouldnt really know if Rob Dept Store will also open since we really lack insiders here... We were thinking that its only the Supermarket will open. Its good to know that Dept store will also open. Thanks again!...:)

boy muscovado

November 14th, 2009, 07:02 PM

The Marketing Communication Officer of Robinsons Bacolod was my classmate at Silliman, and the newly hired Marketing communication Officer for Dumaguete was also my classmate. I guess for a few months Robinsons Dumaguete will be under the supervision of Robinsons Bacolod until the hired personnel here are fully trained.

Same thing when Robinsons Iloilo opened in 2004. They all had exposure at Robinson's Bacolod. So that means you will have a steady update on Robinson's with your classmate in the mall. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

Thanks for this info @boy muscovado.. if it werent for you informing us here, we wouldnt really know if Rob Dept Store will also open since we really lack insiders here... We were thinking that its only the Supermarket will open. Its good to know that Dept store will also open. Thanks again!...:)

I have seen mostly cashiers, merchandisers and sales clerks of the Supermarket and a handful for the Department Store. He hehehe...Robinson's Bacolod is also hiring so they are all bunched into one training exposure, i think...he he heheh :banana::banana::banana:

ritche

November 15th, 2009, 04:25 AM

It's not a guarantee because these people are busy and I am not really that close to them anymore.

ritche

November 15th, 2009, 06:47 AM

Pacquiao in 12th! And it's not even starting yet at GMA, the official carrier for the Philippines.

nicko

November 15th, 2009, 09:38 AM

Same thing when Robinsons Iloilo opened in 2004. They all had exposure at Robinson's Bacolod. So that means you will have a steady update on Robinson's with your classmate in the mall. :banana::banana::banana::banana:

I have seen mostly cashiers, merchandisers and sales clerks of the Supermarket and a handful for the Department Store. He hehehe...Robinson's Bacolod is also hiring so they are all bunched into one training exposure, i think...he he heheh :banana::banana::banana:

Uhhmm, how about the Movieworld, sir? Will it also open by the 23rd?

ritche

November 16th, 2009, 02:41 AM

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ritche

November 16th, 2009, 05:56 PM

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national guard

November 17th, 2009, 02:05 PM

^^ ganda ng SPUD!:okay:

IN LA LIBERTAD
Lying-in clinic eyed
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/17/negor4.htm)

Another health facility was established in the municipality of La Libertad, Negros Oriental, as part of the government's continuing efforts to deliver basic health services.

The lying-in clinic and basic emergency maternal and obstetrical care was a joint project of the local government under Mayor Lawrence Limkaichong, Rep. Josy Limkaichong (Neg.Or., 1 st District) and the private sector.

The Chua family in La Libertad donated P350,000 for the project, and the European Union gave a counterpart fund of P1.9 million.

The BMOC and lying-in clinic has a ward, and labor and delivery rooms. Dr. Eusebio Benemerito donated the medical equipment at the OB gyne department.

Gov. Emilio Macias II, who started the establishment of primary community hospitals almost 20 years ago, said there's nothing impossible if resources are pooled together.

Because of community participation, primary community hospitals in the province are still operating, the governor said.*JG

national guard

November 17th, 2009, 02:11 PM

SU officials attend gab in Taiwan
The Visayan Daily Star (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/17/negor5.htm)

Two administrators of Silliman University in Dumaguete City attended the 2009 Management Conference of the Association of Christian Universities and Colleges in Asia at the Chang Jung Christian University in Taiwan recently, a press release from SU said.

Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Betsy Joy Tan and University Pastor and Chaplain Rev. Noel Villalba represented Silliman in the conference on the theme “Service-Learning and International Cooperation.”

Tan represented Silliman University president Dr. Ben Malayang III in the meetings of university presidents and the ACUCA Executive Committee. Malayang sits in the seven-country Committee as Philippine representative.

Recognized as one of the pillars of service-learning at SU, Tan shared the interdisciplinary approach of the university to service-learning, and how it has been institutionalized as pedagogy of learning, the press release said.

She discussed the Service-Learning Model Program that SU hosted in August 2006, with support from the International Christian University in Japan, where 20 students from six Asian countries had the opportunity of community immersion.

A separate session was organized for university chaplains that tackled, among others, the role of faith formation and development of Christian principles in the academic community, the press release said.

ACUCA was established in 1976 and is composed of 56 member institutions in seven countries consisting of Hong Kong , Indonesia , Japan , Korea , Philippines , Taiwan , and Thailand .

It recognizes the need for mutual support among academic institutions and the great potential for cooperation in reaching the common goals of Christian witness and service in education. It was developed out of an annual meeting of university presidents sponsored by the United Board for Christian Higher Education in Asia , the press release said.

Meanwhile, two graduating high school students of the School of Basic Education of SU were champions of the Ana Alano Cup of the Philippine Schools Debate Championship held recently at Ateneo de Manila University, the press release said.

Julius Anthony Ragay and Jay Anderson comprised Silliman Team A that bagged the Alano Cup in the championship round among the highest-ranking four teams coming from high schools that have not yet been part of the PSDC main finals round.

Silliman won over teams from La Salle Greenhills, Ateneo de Davao and Ateneo de Zamboanga, the press release added.*

^^ galing ng SU and its students!:applause::applause::applause:

ritche

November 17th, 2009, 02:16 PM

Mang Inasal Robinsons Dumaguete is now open. Another branch in downtown area will open next month!

national guard

November 17th, 2009, 02:29 PM

^^ you mean @ritche mas nauna pa mag-open ang MI RPD sa opening ng RPD mall mismo?

ritche

November 17th, 2009, 02:35 PM

I guess so...They are now putting tarpaulins all over announcing their opening.

national guard

November 17th, 2009, 02:43 PM

^^It means siguro na ready na sila (MI) for the opening of RPD on Nov.23.:)

can't wait for the flooding of pics in this thread once open na ang Robs Place Dumaguete.:banana::banana::banana:

ritche

November 17th, 2009, 09:01 PM

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nicko

November 18th, 2009, 01:23 AM

^^
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Soon to Open. Al Fresco 9-10

ritche

November 18th, 2009, 02:51 AM

So there are already shops at the alfresco area? But I guess the fountain is still being constructed...

nicko

November 18th, 2009, 03:20 AM

Mooon Cafe tarps are around the city na. It says' "Soon to Open at Robinsons Al Fresco 9-10"

jsl_bxu1206

November 18th, 2009, 10:13 AM

4 Dumaguete schools in top ten list of Knowledge Channel Outstanding School Awardees

By Rachelle M. Nessia

Dumaguete City (17 November) -- Four elementary schools in Dumaguete City have made it to the top ten finalists for the National Knowledge Channel Outstanding School Award.

The said schools are, namely: Calindagan Elementary School, City Central Elementary School, Batinguel Elementary School, and Cadawinonan Elementary School.

Said schools were recognized during the First Knowledge Channel Outstanding Stakeholders Award held November 7 at the Eugenio Lopez Center in Antipolo, Rizal, according to Dr. Profetiza Lim of the City Schools Division.

The awardees received plaques of recognition from Oscar Lopez, chairm an of the Lopez Group of Companies and Rina Lopez Bautista, president of Knowledge Channel.

Lim, in a statement, disclosed that the Dumaguete City Schools Division was likewise given a special citation by the foundation.

The Dumaguete City Division has 13 Knowledge Channel recipient schools which started in 1999, namely: Amador Dagudag Memorial Elementary School, Batinguel Elementary School, Calindagan Elementary School, Magsaysay Memorial Elementary School, North City Elementary School, South City Elementary School, West City Elementary School, City Central Elementary School, Dumaguete City High School, Ramon Teves Pastor Memorial Dumaguete Science High School, Cadawinonan Elementary School, Cantil-e Elementary School, and Balugo Elementary School. (PIA/rmn)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p091117.htm&no=39

jsl_bxu1206

November 18th, 2009, 10:13 AM

BIR eyeing new building
BY MARICAR ARANAS
Wednesday, November 18, 2009

The Bureau of Internal Revenue in Negros Oriental recently held a groundbreaking ceremony at a 1,000-square meter property that will be the site for its new building in Barangay Taclobo, Dumaguete City .

Revenue officer Cresencio Agad yesterday said they are using the land through a rent-to-own scheme from the Land Bank of the Philippines . Construction will start before yearend.

Present at the ceremony were Commissioner Celia King of BIR Resource Management Group and revenue district officers from Bacolod City.

Agad said the new two-storey BIR building has an estimated cost of P25 million. The amount will cover the construction of the building, but he is afraid it will not be enough to complete the structure.

The BIR District 79 of Negros Oriental and Siquijor has not had its own building.

King urged the district to take care of the building so that the bureau can better serve its clients.

Filipino Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry FCCCI president Alex Sy also congratulated the district office in Dumaguete, believing the new site will be more accessible to taxpayers because it is located near the highway.

Taxpayers will be encouraged to pay their tax obligations because they have witnessed the development of the bureau, he added.*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2009/November/18/negor6.htm

The Cebuano Exultor

November 18th, 2009, 10:17 AM

Has any outlet opened for business at Robinson's Place Dumaguete? :? I can't wait for it to open. Hehe...:D

clarion

November 18th, 2009, 10:21 AM

What does "9-10" means nick? im excited for moon cafe....

Mooon Cafe tarps are around the city na. It says' "Soon to Open at Robinsons Al Fresco 9-10"

ritche

November 18th, 2009, 10:45 AM

Has any outlet opened for business at Robinson's Place Dumaguete? :? I can't wait for it to open. Hehe...:D

Wait for the 23rd. There are tarps saying they are already open but they're not.

On the other hand, traffic is startting to get really heavy this afternoon at the Calindagan-Natinal Highway junction. Mayor Perdices was personally manning the traffic (I just can't imagine him doing it). Vehicles were rerouted inside the mall. I am anticipating a heavy volume of vehicles in that area on the 23rd.

I got words that the President might cut the opening ribbon for our first full service mall.

nicko

November 18th, 2009, 11:24 AM

What does "9-10" means nick? im excited for moon cafe....

it might mean Al fresco stall number 9-10.. :colgate:

ritche

November 20th, 2009, 08:05 AM

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steadyasweroll

November 20th, 2009, 08:13 AM

^^maganda talaga ang Robinsons Place Dumaguete...:cheers:

lewdsaint

November 20th, 2009, 08:38 AM

^^maganda talaga ang Robinsons Place Dumaguete...:cheers:

Maganda nga, stead! Kakaiba ang design nya compare sa ibang Robinsons Place.
Ted's Lapaz Batchoy and Mang Inasal are going to open this November. Baka magsabay sila sa opening. Nakita ko na ang tarpulin ng Ted's na magbubukas din sila this November.

Maayo kay may lagaw-lagawan na ko di sa Dumaguete kag makapamatsoy. :)

Do you know that there are Dinagyang Chicken and Ati-atihan Chicken here? hehehe! Will try get photos. :)

evrrrdy1

November 20th, 2009, 10:29 AM

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I don't want to ulan on your parade, but all these pictures of pretty women don't belong in this forum. What info about Robinsons do they provide? None. Just pretty face and nice boobs.

ritche

November 20th, 2009, 11:44 AM

GEOX Shoes boutique at Robinsons Place Dumaguete!

ritche

November 20th, 2009, 01:09 PM

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ritche

November 20th, 2009, 01:10 PM

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ritche

November 20th, 2009, 02:57 PM

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nicko

November 21st, 2009, 11:16 AM

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Glorietta 3 -- Alabang Town Center -- Mall of Asia -- The Block -- Trinoma -- Robinsons Place Bacolod -- Bonifacio High Street -- Robinsons Galleria -- Ayala Center Cebu -- Robinsons Midtown -- Marquee Mall

OPENING SOON: GEOX ROBINSONS DUMAGUETE

nicko

November 22nd, 2009, 08:45 AM

ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE OPENS TOMORROW!

Anchor:
Robinsons Department Store
Robinsons Supermarket
Toys R Us - Toy Box
Robinsons Movieworld
Handyman Do-it Best Home Center
Robinsons Appliances

Robinsons Place Dumaguete Main Components:

Al Fresco Area
Activity Area
Health and Beauty Zone
Service and IT Zone
Fashion and Apparel Zone
Amusement Center
Quick Serve Restaurants

List of Tenants to open before the year ends:

Geox
Alberto
Bench
Blued
Booksale
Bo's Coffee Club
Broadway Gems
Casa Ilongga
CD-R King
Chowking
Circuit City
Converse
David's Salon
Dunkin Donuts
FILA
Fuji Digital
Gamer's Station
Gibi
Goldilocks
Greenwhich
Guess
Human
Jewelrich
Jollibee
Kamiseta
Karat World
KFC
LBC
LTO-RVS Drug Testing Center
Mang Inasal
Marcela
McDonald's
Mendrez
Mirror
Netopia
Penshoppe
ForMe
Oxygen
Picture City
Rai Rai Ken
Rusty Lopez
Shakey's
Skin Perfect
Sun Shop
Surfer's Paradise
Travel Club
Trod
Unisilver
Urge
Vintage Vision
Western Union
RCPI
World of Fun
Ystilo
Ted's La Paz Batchoy
BongBong's
Sans Rival
Hayahay
Lonely Planet
Sunburst Fried Chicken
Mooon Cafe
Pino
Gustavian
M. Lhuiller Dimsum and Tea House
Sarabia Optical
Mixed Berry
Diamante Jewellers
Cuttin' Loose
Alvarico Dental Clinic
Oro China
Galleon Enterprises
Cellworks
Save n Earn
PO's Digital
Xchange
Maganda Travel and Tours
I Love Sysig
Alex Pizzeria
Doner Dorum
Scooby's
Bacolod Lechon Haus
CB Grill
Spyder
OZ Racing
Double Treasures
Aficionado
Time Concept
Hi Top NewsMag
Lighters Galore
Kalia Bags
Creamee D'Light
Noodle House
Red Ninja
Siopao Bai
VIP Perfume
Creamy Blends
Coffee Avenue
Fruitas
Black Pearl
Potato Corner
Mr. Softy
De Oro Therapeutic Prietoz
King Corn
TJ Hotdog
Health Shop
Thirsty
Bounce and Bounce
Waffle Time

... plus MORE TO EXPECT!!

nicko

November 22nd, 2009, 09:29 AM

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ritche

November 22nd, 2009, 09:48 AM

Walang Mercury Drug? I guess they will open too. At least sure ang Rose Pharma pero wala sa list.

nicko

November 22nd, 2009, 09:52 AM

Partial list lang po yan

jsl_bxu1206

November 22nd, 2009, 08:46 PM

Wow, congrats Dumaguete for the opening of Robinsons Place!!!^^:banana:

qwert_guy

November 23rd, 2009, 01:13 AM

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flood your pics guys for the opening of the mall....:cheers:

steadyasweroll

November 23rd, 2009, 02:05 AM

Maganda nga, stead! Kakaiba ang design nya compare sa ibang Robinsons Place.
Ted's Lapaz Batchoy and Mang Inasal are going to open this November. Baka magsabay sila sa opening. Nakita ko na ang tarpulin ng Ted's na magbubukas din sila this November.

Maayo kay may lagaw-lagawan na ko di sa Dumaguete kag makapamatsoy. :)

Do you know that there are Dinagyang Chicken and Ati-atihan Chicken here? hehehe! Will try get photos. :)

oo nga maganda talaga ang Rob diyan... post mo next time yung mga pics ha kasi ngayon ko lang alam na meron pala diyan sa Dumaguete..:)

Garthin Dumaguete

November 23rd, 2009, 04:15 AM

I'll have to remember; this is page 22.

I am remembering, coz I know when I check tonight there are going to be so many posts and pics of Robinsons Place, and I like to read from where I finished last time.

It might be worth someone taking a pic of Super Lee, and see how empty it will be today. It will also be interesting to see how Super Lee and other downtown stores will fare with the opening of Rob's.

ritche

November 23rd, 2009, 06:26 AM

^^Pero walay fountain ang alfresco. But am not complaining. The mall is really beautiful although not really big.

national guard

November 23rd, 2009, 06:39 AM

GOOD AFTERNOON DUMAGUETE & NEGROS ISLAND!!!:wave::wave::wave:

CONGRATS SA OPENING NG ROBS PLACE-DUMAGUETE!:okay:

PICS PLEASE!:)

nicko

November 23rd, 2009, 06:40 AM

People, check RPD pics at http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=949944&page=44

ritche

November 23rd, 2009, 06:47 AM

ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE Al Fresco Areas

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