Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 38

ritche

November 24th, 2009, 02:19 AM

Robinsons shopping mall opens in Dumaguete City; mayor optimistic of more jobs for locals

November 24, 2009 2:41 am

DUMAGUETE CITY, Nov. 22 – Mayor Agustin Perdices on Monday lauded the opening of Robinsons Place, the first full-service shopping mall in Dumaguete, as he expressed hope it will not just boost the local economy but also provide more jobs for locals.

Robinsons Place Dumaguete is the 27th addition to a string of Robinsons shopping malls throughout the country and is the sixth in the Visayas region.

The two-level mall is located at the Dumaguete Business Park in Barangay Calindagan along the south national highway and spans a total gross floor area of over 40,000 square meters.

It offers a wide range of services from a variety of name-brand and local fashion and specialty shops, dining, leisure, a dynamic activity and entertainment area, a health and beauty zone, service and IT zone, among others.

Mayor Perdices expressed his gratitude to the Gokongwei family for their huge investments in setting up Robinsons Place in Dumaguete.

He lamented that it is sad to see young people of the city leave home to seek jobs overseas or in other areas outside of Dumaguete.

Perdices said he is looking forward to seeing more investors come to Dumaguete now that Robinsons has set the ball rolling.

Lance Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer of Robinsons Land Corporation said they are happy that Robinsons Mall in Dumaguete was finally inaugurated.

He said they are thankful to local government officials in Dumaguete who helped them in completing the requirements for the construction of the building.

Gokongwei said they are now studying the possibility of expanding the mall in the near future.

He added they have been considering the offer of putting up a hotel that would complement the demand for tourist accommodation following the rise in the number of visitors to Dumaguete and Negros Oriental.

More (http://balita.ph/2009/11/24/robinsons-shopping-mall-opens-in-dumaguete-city-mayor-optimistic-of-more-jobs-for-locals/)

rhoody

November 24th, 2009, 04:16 AM

Ritche, happy to meet you yesterday again after a while and see the glance in your eyes.

great pix.

ritche

November 24th, 2009, 05:33 AM

^^Thanks...:) Plenty of pics from Rev. Robinsons there...I'll borrow them here :)

nicko

November 24th, 2009, 06:26 AM

some of the contestants of
MS DUMAGUETE 2009

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lgseccionph

November 24th, 2009, 08:12 AM

More jobs seen as mall opens

BY JUDY F. PARTLOW & MARICAR ARANAS
VisayanDailyStar (http://visayandailystar.com/2009/November/24/negor2.htm)

Mayor Agustin Perdices yesterday lauded the opening of Robinsons Place , the first full-service shopping mall in Dumaguete, as he expressed hopes it will not just boost the local economy but generate more jobs for residents.

Robinsons Place Dumaguete is the 27th addition to a string of Robinsons shopping malls throughout the country and is the sixth in the Visayas region.

The two-level mall is located at the Dumaguete Business Park in Barangay Calindagan along the south national highway and spans a total gross floor area of over 40,000 square meters.

It offers a wide range of services from a variety of name-brand and local fashion and specialty shops, dining, leisure, a dynamic activity and entertainment area, a health and beauty zone, service and IT zone, among others.

Perdices expressed his gratitude to the Gokongwei family for their huge investment in setting up Robinsons Place in Dumaguete.

He lamented that “it is sad to see the young people of the city leave home to seek jobs overseas or in other areas outside of Dumaguete.”

Perdices said he is looking forward to seeing more investors come to Dumaguete now that Robinsons has set the ball rolling.

Lance Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer of Robinsons Land Corp., said they are happy that Robinsons Mall in Dumaguete was finally inaugurated.

He said they are thankful to local government officials in Dumaguete who helped them in completing the requirements for the construction of the building.

Gokongwei said they are now studying the possibility of expanding the mall in the near future.

He added they have been considering the offer of putting up a hotel that would complement the demand for tourist accommodation, following the rise in the number of visitors to Dumaguete and Negros Oriental.

Gokongwei said they noticed such increase based on the daily Cebu Pacific flights to Dumaguete.

He is optimistic that through the mall they can help improve the economic activity in the province, and provide employment opportunities as well.

Also attending yesterday's inauguration were key officials of Robinsons and Gokongwei family members, Gov. Emilio Macias II, Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg. Or.,) and Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (Neg. Or., 1 st District), Perdices, city and provincial officials, and representatives from the business sectors.

Highlighting the opening were the presence of movie stars Dawn Zulueta, Dingdong Dantes and Bianca Gonzales.*JFP/MA

lgseccionph

November 24th, 2009, 08:15 AM

School board gets P12M from city
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The Dumaguete City government has allocated an additional P12 million for the school board fund.

Mayor Agustin Perdices said the amount was taken from the 20 percent Economic Development Fund of the Internal Revenue Allotment share of the city.

The local government has a total IRA of more than P40 million from the taxes it collects, from where the P12 million was sourced out.

Perdices asked Division Schools Superintendent Dr. Profetiza Lim to identify the projects needed by different schools, and to immediately submit proposals.

He emphasized the need to address the lack of school facilities, toilets and classrooms. Every year the student population has been increasing, especially in the elementary level, the mayor noted.

The school board said if there is a need to reasonably increase the fund they can allocate a supplemental budget in the middle of the school year.

The additional budget will also be used to augment the fund for the implementation of the Free Noon Meal Feeding program in the interim divisions like Dumaguete City.*MA

nicko

November 24th, 2009, 05:08 PM

More Robinsons Place Dumaguete Opening day Pics

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A big boss from RLC interviewed by Glenda Descuatan of Sky Cable

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Casa Ilongga at Food court

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nicko

November 24th, 2009, 05:16 PM

RPD as seen from Teletech Building 2

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romantic_guy08

November 24th, 2009, 06:00 PM

More Robinsons Place Dumaguete Opening day Pics

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A big boss from RLC interviewed by Glenda Descuatan of Sky Cable

This is Lance... he was our graduation speaker last 2007.

lgseccionph

November 24th, 2009, 06:25 PM

CIVIL ENGINEER Board Exam Result November 2009 (http://www.pinoyboardresults.co.cc/2009/11/civil-engineer-board-exam-result.html)

MANILA, Philippines - The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 2,257 out of 4,878 (46%) passed the Civil Engineer Board Exam Result November 2009 (http://www.pinoyboardresults.co.cc/2009/11/civil-engineer-board-exam-result.html) given by the Board of Civil Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi and Tacloban this November 21 and 22, 2009.

The successful examinees who garnered the Top 10 Civil Engineering Board Exam November 2009 (http://www.pinoyboardresults.co.cc/2009/11/top-10-civil-engineering-board-exam.html) are the following:

1. KRISTINA TING SHAN, UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS, 97.55

2. MARK JAYSON LAURENTE MAMBIL, UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS, 96.85

3. ROMYR ZAMORA IWAYAN, UNIVERSITY OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL-RECOLETOS, 96.65

4. DENNIS ESCOBEDO TRIAS, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - DILIMAN, 96.30

5 JEFFREY GLOVA PRESINDED, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - DILIMAN, 95.60

6. DIOCEL HAROLD MONES AQUINO, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES - DILIMAN, 95.45

7. FRANCIS JAY NAVA BORDAJE, UNIVERSITY OF NEGROS OCCIDENTAL-RECOLETOS, 95.00

8 BRYAN ANTHONY DEBIL CABATUAN, TUP-MANILA, 94.40

GERRY NG CORRES, EASTERN VISAYAS STATE UNIVERSITY -TACLOBAN, 94.40

EARL NICOLAI ADUL VELASCO, UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-LOS BAÑOS, 94.40

9 SHIELA MAE FERNANDEZ AFDAL, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MINDANAO, KABACAN, 94.20
LEIZLEY JEN SERAFIN SIERAS, SILIMAN UNIVERSITY, 94.20

10 RUCEL BRITANICO VIRATA, SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY, 93.95

nicko

November 25th, 2009, 11:09 AM

Some parts of Robinsons Place Dumaguete Supermarket

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Too bad i was not able to take photos at the main supermarket area since the guard told me that its not allowed.. :(

nicko

November 25th, 2009, 11:10 AM

Got 2 free movie passes at Robinsons Place Dumaguete Movieworld Cinema 1

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nicko

November 25th, 2009, 11:11 AM

Robinsons Place Dumaguete Al Fresco area at the back

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nicko

November 25th, 2009, 11:11 AM

Robinsons Place Dumaguete Activity Area Lobby

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nicko

November 25th, 2009, 11:12 AM

@ RANDOM

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bumtoyz

November 25th, 2009, 11:35 AM

good afternoon guys naa bay cinehan ang Lp unsa kaayo mga malls diha na naa cinehan??????

nicko

November 25th, 2009, 11:46 AM

good afternoon guys naa bay cinehan ang Lp unsa kaayo mga malls diha na naa cinehan??????

Ever Mall has a cinema... Ultra Vision Cinemas, however are not located within a mall, but it has its own mini mall / arcade on the ground floor..

bumtoyz

November 25th, 2009, 11:54 AM

Ever Mall has a cinema... Ultra Vision Cinemas, however are not located within a mall, has its mini mall / arcade on their ground floor..
ahh thanks for that how about Lp??lan nga pala ang seating capacity ng rob movieworld??????:)

nicko

November 25th, 2009, 12:09 PM

LP has no cinemas. I dont know how much is the seating capacity of Robs Movieworld. It has three cinemas.

thesugarfairy

November 26th, 2009, 05:26 AM

Congrats DUMAGUETE for the OPENING OF ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE!!! Very Beautiful Indeed!!! Cant wait to be back in dumzville come december for my Appointment sa Silliman for the SUEP and the Peer Educatorship course.. :)

[dx]

November 26th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Robinsons Place Dumaguete looks great! Congrats!

nicko

November 26th, 2009, 07:31 AM

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/231186/152-nursing-schools-told-improve-or-else

CHED has also released the list of the Top 20 nursing schools in the country with Silliman University clinching the top post having an average of 96.57 percent followed by the Saint Louis University, 95.42; Trinity University of Asia with 95.06; University of Sto. Tomas, 95.06; Cebu Doctors’ University, 91.89; Saint Paul University, 89.79; Central Philippine University, 86.72; De La Salle University-Health Sciences campus, 85.26; Saint Mary’s University, 84.10; San Pedro College, 83. 10; Manila Doctors College, 82.56; Centro Escolar University-Manila, 81.50; Angeles University Foundation, 76.37; Mariano Marcos University, 75.55; University of San Agustin, 73.25; University of Cebu, 70.99; Metropolitan Hospital College of Nursing, 70.54; Ateneo de Davao University, 70.20; San Juan De Dios Education Foundation, 69. 91; and University of St. La Salle, 67.55.

Oh well.. I'm not at all surprised... Go SILLIMAN!!! Yeah.. :cheers: :cheers:

ritche

November 26th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Bianca Gonzales: thank you to everyone at robinson's dumaguete! its a nice mall! i like the al fresco area! now, time to eat again! :p

http://twitter.com/Iamsuperbianca

nicko

November 26th, 2009, 05:35 PM

^^ Love u too bianca! hehe..:)

jundem_dq63

November 27th, 2009, 12:04 AM

Ever Mall has a cinema... Ultra Vision Cinemas, however are not located within a mall, but it has its own mini mall / arcade on the ground floor..

Close na tanan mga sinehan....hehehe....ever mall and ultra..akong gipa close kay daghang kuting ug mga Rats na murag iring ug ka dagko..ehheheheh..... basta ang ako lang........ nice ang sinehan sa ROB.......heheheh

nicko

November 27th, 2009, 03:01 AM

^^ Really? I dont think close ang Ultra cinemas..

Miguel

November 27th, 2009, 03:59 AM

BUGLASAN
The Oldest Running Festival of Festivals in the Country

Buglasan Festival is in memory of the island's beginnings, when its cultural character began to take shape, the event comprised booth presentations, indigenous culinary competitions, and street dances and field presentations of various local cultural productions that had evolved into modest festivals. In recognition of the unique and distinct nature of each one, the competition was called the Festival of Festivals.

Buglasan is derived from the vernacular Buglas, referring to the tall reeds, somewhat like today’s napier grass, that is said to have once covered the entire island so thickly that the natives of neighboring islands referred the island as Buglas.

The history of Buglasan started in May 22, 1981 and was conceptualized by the local Foundation University. Former Foundation University president Marcelino Maxino tasked committees to research on the local festivities and traditional dance that would be included in the said festival.

Buglasan at that time was basically about the different dances from the different towns of Negros Oriental and the competition was held in Foundation University. The incentive of the winner would then be to join the defunct National Folk Arts Festival of Imelda Marcos.

Years following the first Buglasan, the festival was adopted by the provincial government of Negros Oriental and which Foundation University officially turned the festival over to the province. Buglasan has also evolved from the traditional festival of festivals showdown as it has now added other activities like the Buglasan Booths, Buglasan King and Queen competition, Balak, Harana, Rondalla and other performing arts competitions, games and sports, rodeo and horse show competitions, marching band, the Outstanding Negrense Award, community talents night, farm-family congress and fireworks competition.

The Buglasan Festival of Festivals bring all these together for a "one-stop shop" of Negros Oriental's achievements in cultural advancement and creativity.

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ritche

November 27th, 2009, 04:52 AM

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November 27th, 2009, 06:20 AM

Buglasan Kings and Queens

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jsl_bxu1206

November 27th, 2009, 07:32 AM

ok sad ka nicko da.:lol:

^^ Love u too bianca! hehe..:)

national guard

November 27th, 2009, 09:16 AM

national guard

November 27th, 2009, 09:18 AM

national guard

November 27th, 2009, 11:11 AM

CONGRATS TO THE 2 NEGROS PROVINCES !:banana::banana::banana:

Tourist arrivals in 16 local destinations post P4-M in 6 months of 2009
By Lynda B. Valencia

MANILA, Nov. 27 (PNA)-– Tourist arrivals in the top 16 destinations posted P4-million, up by 16.5 percent in the first semester of 2009.

Tourism Secretary Joseph 'Ace' Durano said the 16 destinations are Camarines Sur, Cebu, Boracay, Baguio, Davao, Puerto Galera, Bohol, Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, Ilocos Norte, Masbate, Camarines Norte, Puerto Princesa, Legaspi, Catanduanes and Sorsogon.

Durano said foreign tourists make up 808,389 while domestics totaled 2,965,126.

He said Camarines Sur posted a hefty growth in both foreign and domestic arrivals by 52 percent and 260 percent, respectively, ranking it as the most visited destination during the first half of 2009 with 903,202 tourists.

The provincial government of Camarines Sur promoted the wakeboarding tourism product which stimulated visitor volume while continuing to bolster demand for more accommodation, tour services and transportation.

The influx of tourists in Camarines Sur also facilitated the expansion of infrastructure and development of tourism-related products.

The success of the local government unit (LGU) initiatives serves as a model for other LGUs to harness their tourism potentials and optimize local resources to create more economic activity.

He said that Cebu is the second most visited tourist destination with 830,599 visitors, claiming 23 percent share of total arrivals,

Cebu continues to be the top destination for foreign tourists with 321,116 in the first semester.

Durano also stressed that the expansion in air access from major tourists markets, including the new charter flights from Incheon, Busan, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Kaohsiung as well as increase in room supply, aggressive promotion, public and private sector partnership to diversify the tourism products greatly contributed to the hike in visitor volume to Cebu.

Visitor count in Puerto Princesa and Bohol went up by 63 percent and 16 percent, respectively, as diving, ecotourism, bird-watching, adventure and incentive tourism products were jointly launched by the DOT, LGUs and the private sector.

Other most frequently visited destinations included Boracay (383,813); Davao City (330.247); Puerto Galera (215,755); and Ilocos Norte (99,747) tourist arrivals.

"The department’s efforts to maximize opportunities to international markets and encourage greater domestic travel or movement in the first six months provided the impetus to sustain tourism growth in the midst of challenger brought by the global financial crisis and influenza A(H1N1)," he said.

This feat is attributed to the substantial increase in domestic tourism by 20 percent in second quarter of 2009, enhancing the sector’s business and investment confidence.

Likewise, Durano said, the challenging lifestyle and travel pattern of more Filipinos and Philippine residents to spend their Holy Week, long weekends, summer/holiday vacation in the country boosted tourist flow.

The increased demand encouraged more entrepreneurs to create new products and experienced for visitors.

The Island Banca Cruises in Cebu attracted visitors with its differently organized and packaged island hopping tour of the marine sanctuaries of Nalusuan and Gilutungan, the pristine white beach of Pandanan and dive sites of Moalboal.

Kultura Filipino in Intramuros also gave the tourists an opportunity to acquaint themselves with the Philippine cultural heritage through local dances, music and cuisine.

Similarly, the Pasig Cruise lured tourists to visit and appreciate many sights and attractions of Metro Manila. More than a river cruise, the product provides cultural interaction, culinary treats, historical tours and enchantments.

With increased popularity for adventure tourism, spelunking in the Suhoton Caves in Basey, Samar offers visitor a quaint experience – communicating with nature, exploring the area’s wonders.

The volume of dive tourists in Cebu, Bohol, Palawan, Mindoro Oriental, Batangas grew by 62.8 percent for the first semester of 2009.

German dive enthusiasts posted 131.9 percent while the Koreans dive tourists went up by 104 percent, American (37 percent); Japanese (34 percent); and Chinese (31 percent.

Substantial growth of 82 percent was recorded during the first quarter of 2009. Revenues generated by dive operations in Bohol surged by 195 percent while those in Cebu rose by 69 percent. (PNA)LOR/LBV

PNA (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=6&rid=244031)

SUV111

November 27th, 2009, 11:13 AM

national guard

November 27th, 2009, 11:39 AM

PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/default.asp?m=12&sec=reader&rp=1&fi=p091127.htm&no=9&date=) Press Release
2009/11/27

Negros Oriental State University celebrates 82nd Founders Day
By Rachelle M. Nessia

Dumaguete City (27 November) -- The Negros Oriental State University here will celebrate its 82nd Founders Day celebration with the theme "NORSU: Industry and Hard Work for Productivity."

It is a 6-day celebration starting Saturday, November 28 to Thursday, December 3.

The founders day theme was suggested by NORSU President Henry A. Sojor during the faculty meeting in June this year. He said NORSU graduates are now recognized not only locally but also in the national and global arenas; and a number of graduates have been topnotchers in professional and licensure exams.

The highlight of the celebration is Hugyawan '09 – an entertainment that involves street dancing in the major city streets of Dumaguete and the showdown of each contingent's presentation at the NORSU Cultural Complex. Hugyawan is a Cebuano term for shouts of joy and merriment. For entertainment purposes, Hugyawan 09 has its own theme which is NORSU: in a hilarious encounter with world's superheroes.

The 14 contingents are from the two main campuses in Dumaguete City to its satellite campuses of Guihulngan, Bais, Siaton, Bayawan-Sta. Catalina, and the latest satellite campus of Mabinay. Hugyawan '09 is chaired by Dr. Peter T. Dayot. Overall chair for the founders day is Dr. Ma. Elsa Ilona Bulado, with Dr. Mary Evangeline F. Gajunera, co-chair.

In 1927, NORSU was then known as Negros Oriental Trade School (NOTS). In 1956, NOTS was changed to East Visayan School of Arts and Trades (EVSAT). In 1983, it became Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC); and in 2004, it became NORSU, created through Republic Act 9299 on June 25, 2004. August 19, 2004 marked the day for the investiture of Dr. Henry A. Sojor as first president of NORSU. (PIA/rmn)

c6josh

November 28th, 2009, 03:12 AM

Tempura alley by the Boulevard

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^^hahaha I miss this place...

c6josh

November 28th, 2009, 03:15 AM

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A big boss from RLC interviewed by Glenda Descuatan of Sky Cable

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^^grabe Robinsons Dumaguete is perfectly beautiful...the interiors and exteriors are very modern and contemporary, love to visit the place...not so far behind will be SM.:)

c6josh

November 28th, 2009, 03:18 AM

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^^wow...even the lobby and the supermarket are huge and wide...cool flooring...thanks @Nicko for the photos of Rob-Dgte.

^^ang scooby's dili mag pa pirdi...alive and kicking man dyapon.

c6josh

November 28th, 2009, 03:33 AM

national guard

November 28th, 2009, 04:56 AM

^^grabe Robinsons Dumaguete is perfectly beautiful...the interiors and exteriors are very modern and contemporary, love to visit the place...not so far behind will be SM.:)

Robs Dumaguete belongs to the "NEW" generation of Robs Malls, IMO, like Robs Place Tacloban & Robs Place Gensan.:) Modern & Contemporary.

It's really worth the wait, isn't it Dumaguete?;):okay:

Garthin Dumaguete

November 28th, 2009, 06:15 AM

I didn't go to Robinson's opening in the day, I went at night time

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Hi Nicko, you said the guard wouldn't let you take pics of the food court, I have three here; I guess naulaw ang guard mosulti nako, kay puti ko, heheheh

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nicko

November 28th, 2009, 06:21 AM

I didn't go to Robinson's opening in the day, I went at night time

Hi Nicko, you said the guard wouldn't let you take pics of the food court, I have three here; I guess naulaw ang guard mosulti nako, kay puti ko, heheheh

Bwahaha.. Funny... Uhm, it was at the Supermarket when the guard approached me in the middle of my flash-less clickings and said it's not allowed.. Hmmm.. But after i went out of the supermarket, i took hundreds of pics. No one reprimanded me anymore.

Garthin Dumaguete

November 28th, 2009, 06:32 AM

I'm trying to upload my pics from Flickr. Am having problems uploading them. They're just coming up as 'x's once uploaded.

Maybe there were just too many people there for the guards to get to everyone. I took pics inside the supermarket area, the second one right over the meat counter.

nicko

November 28th, 2009, 06:49 AM

^^ Yeah, i dont see the pictures.. Just right click the pic and copy the url or image location, paste it here with image tags.

Garthin Dumaguete

November 28th, 2009, 07:15 AM

I had a problem getting to upload my pics, so I just put the URLs and they will guide you to flickr where they are posted.

romantic_guy08

November 28th, 2009, 10:39 AM

Hi Garth, hope you don't mind me posting your pics here:

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I think you copied the wrong URL. You have to go to "Share this" the click "Grabe the HTML" then look for the link with "http://farm3.static.flickr.com.....jpg" then paste it here with the IMG tags.

ritche

November 28th, 2009, 11:27 AM

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Oooopsss, it's only now i realize this must be its first branch in VisMin area here in RP Dumaguete. It's two other branches that I know of are in Market!Market and Alabang Town center, probably in Mall of Asia. Trod is a dealer of Diesel, and related footwear.

Linguine

December 1st, 2009, 10:37 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)

http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/dumaguete%202.htm

nicko

December 1st, 2009, 10:40 AM

CD-R King NOW OPEN

SUV111

December 1st, 2009, 12:16 PM

CD-R King NOW OPEN

nice developments in your city @nicko :) how are you...nakita ko yung friend mo dito the other day sa sm :) hehehehe di niya siguro ako na recognize :)

etienne

December 1st, 2009, 01:12 PM

hi! i will be going to dumaguete this friday - sunday. any nice place to eat you can recommmend? hope its not that expensive cz i wil be travelling alone and im on a tight budget. also, any nice bar/club to spend the night? i prefer places with a laid back atmosphere, i dont want some bar teeming with people dressd up to the nines. thanks~!

nicko

December 1st, 2009, 05:54 PM

^^ Oh no. He recognized you... but wala lang siya nag sapak coz he thinks same way too.. he thought ikaw ang wala ka recognize sa iya.. hehe

nicko

December 1st, 2009, 06:16 PM

ritche

December 2nd, 2009, 06:14 AM

Case closed at last...Do you think guys there's a need for another thread re Robinsons or we will resurrect Dumaguete Business Park na lang?

ritche

December 2nd, 2009, 06:34 AM

SUV111

December 2nd, 2009, 06:48 AM

^^ Oh no. He recognized you... but wala lang siya nag sapak coz he thinks same way too.. he thought ikaw ang wala ka recognize sa iya.. hehe

hahahahahaha!!!!masapak man ko tani but his with a friend siguro naga kadlaw man to sila so wala na lang ko nagsapak :) hehehehehe :)

nicko

December 2nd, 2009, 06:58 AM

Case closed at last...Do you think guys there's a need for another thread re Robinsons or we will resurrect Dumaguete Business Park na lang?

Proceed with Dumaguete Business Park.

jundem_dq63

December 2nd, 2009, 10:07 AM

Let me guys feed you with another rumor para dili mo katulog tonight.. ehehe.. A friend from bacolod, who has a friend working for SM bacolod told him that SM will start development here by March of next year.. A piece of clue. The lot near gimmick where SM has landbanked has been already cleared...

Wow...another mall..... kinsay adunay friend sa city engineers office...sa DTI dumaguete..... kay mag apply na sila.... dayon ug ma true na....gama dayon ta ug thread...for SM dumaguete.....

c6josh

December 2nd, 2009, 12:09 PM

Robs Dumaguete belongs to the "NEW" generation of Robs Malls, IMO, like Robs Place Tacloban & Robs Place Gensan.:) Modern & Contemporary.

It's really worth the wait, isn't it Dumaguete?;):okay:

^^I love the contemporary architecture...I hope Bacolod's Robinson expansion will be similar to this.

nicko

December 2nd, 2009, 03:33 PM

CONVERSE Robinsons Place Dumaguete opens this Saturday.

nicko

December 2nd, 2009, 03:35 PM

Had my dinner at MOOON cafe. The al fresco area is open until now... Watched 2012 at Cinema 3.. The al fresco esclalators are now functioning..

vince995

December 2nd, 2009, 05:01 PM

hi guys... hindi na tayo natives dito hehehe. ma trace ba tayo dito nila? i hope not! so, how was the opening of the movieworld? puno ba? i wanted to get in just to try kaso lang i have other things in mind.... so, i went shopping a little... i went to handyman this time... cool place... lots of stuff pala doon.

vince995

December 2nd, 2009, 05:19 PM

Wow...another mall..... kinsay adunay friend sa city engineers office...sa DTI dumaguete..... kay mag apply na sila.... dayon ug ma true na....gama dayon ta ug thread...for SM dumaguete.....

i have but i think it's impossible na ngayon sila mag apply ng permit, the year is ending, usually requirements for building permit includes real property taxes that should have a receipt stating year 2010 payment. and also it's already december, and it is at this time that employees file their vacation leave. so, sayang lang ang time mo pag process ng permit, halos yung mga important people ay absent... hehehe

btw, i remember pala, some friends of mine from Napocor... they have this yearly xmas bonus in a form of a gift check worth 40t and can be used only to purchase items from SM cebu. i dont know now if it is still SM cebu... i have a strong feeling na sa robinsons na ngayon.

jundem_dq63

December 3rd, 2009, 02:37 AM

jundem_dq63

December 3rd, 2009, 02:39 AM

Proceed with Dumaguete Business Park.

Nice ang Dumaguete Business Park...para at least dili lang Robinsons ang feature....teletech... ug ang mga future businesses na mag open sa Area... Hotel pud..ana.... segi go go go go

ritche

December 3rd, 2009, 03:03 AM

Let's resurrect Dumaguete Business Park, or maybe bundle it with Robinsons so we can discuss the mall there?

ritche

December 3rd, 2009, 03:22 AM

Good Morning Dumaguete City...

Hay....disappointed ko ug gamay sa Movie World...kay ka gamay man.... dayon ang ticket booth nila dili pa hi-tech...heheheh....manual ang tanan....pero in fairness nice ang audio.

Gi kapoy na ko ug Hulat sa Bo's Coffee oi....wen pa man na siya ma open..hehehehehhe

For me MovieWorld is good enough since it has digital picture and Dolby surround sound. I hope they would add additional screen though so we have more choices which movie to watch.

vince995

December 3rd, 2009, 03:40 AM

ano nga pala yung Trod(?), people from the other thread are talking about it. and it seems that this shop is not so common pala at wala ito sa ibang malls. and also Alberto, eh sikat pala ito sa manila hehehe, akala ko hindi because the name is so common here... sorry.

regarding the mall hours, eh wala pa nila na changed yung naka dikit sa window, 8pm parin. sana ma change na yun para ang mga shoppers hindi ma confuse. like me, i went there almost 8pm and akala ko 8 sila mag close, pero sinobukan ko at nakapasok naman... so i went shopping late.

ritche

December 3rd, 2009, 04:05 AM

We have a new thread for Robinson's Place II (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=47189789#post47189789). I requested for a resurrection of the Dumaguete Business Park but this came out. Anyway, let's post there...

Trod is a dealer of Diesel shoes, and the Trod boutique we have here is the first in the VisMin area.

jundem_dq63

December 3rd, 2009, 04:17 AM

jundem_dq63

December 3rd, 2009, 04:19 AM

For me MovieWorld is good enough since it has digital picture and Dolby surround sound. I hope they would add additional screen though so we have more choices which movie to watch.

Ok ra kung 3 ra siya..basta ang aircon pa kusgan.....and ang crew dapat dugangan.....kahapon dili pa siya organize....nag lingkod na sa hagdanan ang uban....naa poy nagtindog lang....... dako man gud kaayo akong expectation sa movie world...abi nako ug organize siya...bugnaw siya.....ug walay standing sa likod....my god....sorry ha....kay wala ko layhi...hehehehehheh

jundem_dq63

December 3rd, 2009, 04:21 AM

CEO of e-PLDT Global Solutions is here....para sa formal opening of "ventus" kabarkada mo..hehehee a IGsu-on sa SPi Technologies...ehhehehhe......... Hope sa sunod...COnvergys or Sykes.....di ba?

vince995

December 3rd, 2009, 05:52 AM

o o nga noh about the movieworld, wala nga silang big posters indicating what is showing at the theaters 1 2 3, kahit doon sa isle or hallways sana, so that the shoppers would see.

ritche

December 3rd, 2009, 10:00 AM

I got an advice from the moderators that we discuss everything about Dumaguete projects and construction, including Robinsons, at the Dumaguete Projects and Construction thread.

ritche

December 3rd, 2009, 10:00 AM

The thread is here: http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=871876&page=11

ritche

December 3rd, 2009, 10:02 AM

o o nga noh about the movieworld, wala nga silang big posters indicating what is showing at the theaters 1 2 3, kahit doon sa isle or hallways sana, so that the shoppers would see.

Perhaps they could still improve in the coming days...

vince995

December 3rd, 2009, 12:00 PM

Perhaps they could still improve in the coming days...

hey ritche, off topic naman, i noticed that add of yours GIBO hehehe… I remember the news this noon about the forum yesterday at UST with the presidentiables, and the news said that Erap did it again… this time the word was “vices.” na confuse siguro siya sa word “advice” and the word “vices” hehehe, although I didn’t catch it fully, but I think he answered the question about “vices” with a different meaning... hehehe

so... your candidate is good, he did well yesterday... sayang im for chiz sana...

...ok going to robs to eat. hmmm at the foodcourt, that steamy hot nilagang baka hehehe my fav!

nicko

December 3rd, 2009, 03:52 PM

Guys, dont expect too much as of the moment sa Movieworld kay its pretty obvious kung nakakita mo nga underconstruction pa ang ticket booth. soon, maybe next week, it will become a "real" movieworld na. so just wait and be patient..

Vince, naa man dghan posters indicating unsa and showing movies sa movieworld. maybe you have not checked. they are placed at the foyer, east and west lobbies and that the center lobby. then at the entrance sa movieworld naa pod... haha

nicko

December 3rd, 2009, 03:56 PM

CONVERSE now OPEN!

GREENWICH PIZZA - RPD will open next week.

GEOX - RPD will open next week.

SHAKEYS - RPD will open before Christmas.

vince995

December 3rd, 2009, 04:54 PM

^^ok thanx! that's good... that's good.

and im assuming that they are already digital? not like the ones used by ever and ultra, right? im glad to hear also that their sound system is good... that's good enough.

i hope mcdo will open soon, they are located just near the movieworld.

noticed the food shops? punong puno hehehe.... and kingcorn again ubos nanaman hehehe, kahit yung sa cups wala narin... at kahit hindi weekend.... so bukas, im sure puno na naman yung mall. this sunday would be interesting, the white castle whiskey girl is coming to town...

vince995

December 3rd, 2009, 04:58 PM

^^ how about manila bands or recording artists? any idea or schedule? baka naka line-up na ang mga performances sa activity center ng robs. good!

vince995

December 4th, 2009, 09:11 AM

guys, can anyone here post pics of RPD showing the MC parking area? anyways, it's just fitting that the parking space for MCs was placed in front, defining dumaguete as the MC capital of the country... my friend from manila was shock to see the number of MCs parked last night... it's too many or plenty or whatever hehehe how do you describe it?... gigundo! perhaps hahaha

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 09:48 AM

hey ritche, off topic naman, i noticed that add of yours GIBO hehehe… I remember the news this noon about the forum yesterday at UST with the presidentiables, and the news said that Erap did it again… this time the word was “vices.” na confuse siguro siya sa word “advice” and the word “vices” hehehe, although I didn’t catch it fully, but I think he answered the question about “vices” with a different meaning... hehehe

so... your candidate is good, he did well yesterday... sayang im for chiz sana...

...ok going to robs to eat. hmmm at the foodcourt, that steamy hot nilagang baka hehehe my fav!

I actually like Gibo and Gordon. Seems like they are the most prepared, and very executive like. Arroyo could be a thorn in the flesh for Gibop, though, but I believe he is intelligent enough not to be ruled by her should he win the presidency. His association with the president is a negative factor, but overall I think he is the most prepared and most intelligent, and most executive like of all the presidentiables, along with Gordon.

Noynoy could be there, but I put him third only on myu list. He is not as prepared as the other two, experience and education wise. What he has is popularity brought about by emotional attachment to President Aquino's demise and probably association with the church, in addition to his posture as "the presidential candidate who was not supposed to be", but I wouldn't take that as basis for becoming president of our fast deteriorating country.

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 09:51 AM

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 09:53 AM

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 09:56 AM

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 10:05 AM

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source (http://www.walkingnewspaper.com/2009_11_01_archive.html)

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 10:39 AM

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source (http://nioret.multiply.com/photos/album/44/Robinsons_at_Dumaguete#photo=22)

nicko

December 4th, 2009, 10:48 AM

Well, well, well... guess whose renovating now?? Haha. It's LSP! They are renovating their annex building! They are changing their tiles to granite...... And they are also tweaking on their ceilings and making some changes on their walls..... Naay poster "Prepare for a fresh new look!" Good move LSP!

ritche

December 4th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I could see them actually putting up elevator. It's needed because LSP is a multilevel mall! Perhaps more escalators. And now I could see there's no more reason they wouldn't acquire the adjacent lots: Ho's Art and probably Abian, even the lot behind Du Ek Sam which they could use as parking area.

nicko

December 4th, 2009, 10:56 AM

and in fairness, if you think people are dumping LSP over robs then you are wrong.. LSP is still crowded just like before when rob is not yet around.

vince995

December 4th, 2009, 04:23 PM

^^ that's true...

know what? i like robs grocery section, they have more brands there. and i noticed the imported canned goods at robs, they're cheaper than LSP. and oh finally... i found the san marino corned tuna there... like the commercial ad "it's hhot" hahaha... nice one actually and it taste good... yummy! try nyo..

vince995

December 5th, 2009, 12:22 AM

I actually like Gibo and Gordon. Seems like they are the most prepared, and very executive like. Arroyo could be a thorn in the flesh for Gibop, though, but I believe he is intelligent enough not to be ruled by her should he win the presidency. His association with the president is a negative factor, but overall I think he is the most prepared and most intelligent, and most executive like of all the presidentiables, along with Gordon.

Noynoy could be there, but I put him third only on myu list. He is not as prepared as the other two, experience and education wise. What he has is popularity brought about by emotional attachment to President Aquino's demise and probably association with the church, in addition to his posture as "the presidential candidate who was not supposed to be", but I wouldn't take that as basis for becoming president of our fast deteriorating country.

poll automation... i think this will affect the candidates. considering that or based on the past elections, the choices of candidates are written in alphabetical order... so in this case, aquino will have the edge and also estrada. but im pretty sure it will be a close fight, between aquino and teodoro.... my analysis is that aquino would do well in NCR and portions of the visayas. teodoro will be strong in mindanao, and northern luzon. and the visayas vote? it will be a split decision between the two.

lgseccionph

December 5th, 2009, 01:02 AM

E-PLDT Ventus lauds local talent pool for call center in Dumaguete

DUMAGUETE CITY, Dec. 4 (PNA) –- E-PLDT Ventus, the latest business process outsourcing (BPO) company to penetrate the Dumaguete market, has expressed satisfaction over the local talent pool that it had hired over a month ago at the start of its operations here.

E-PLDT Ventus on Thursday moved to its new site after it inaugurated its call center in the outskirts village of Bagacay, where at least 400 call agents work on two shifts.

The call center agents are at present working on extended daytime operations with minimal graveyard shift assignments.

Helen Marquez, president and chief executive officer of E-PLDT Ventus, said they are happy with the local talent pool in their 8th call center in the country, describing them as hard-working and professional.

At present, the BPO is catering to a wireless telecommunications company for its pre-paid services but eventually the company will expand its domestic market and bring in international accounts, Marquez added.

E-PLDT Ventus, she said, is a Filipino company which currently 30,000 employs nationwide, including its sister company, SPI, which also operates a BPO in Bacong, Negros Oriental, about 15 minutes ride south of here.

Both BPOs belong to the parent company, SPI Global Solutions, headed by Maulik Parekh, formerly of TeleTech, the first firm to set up a call center in Dumaguete.

Marquez also confirmed media reports that despite the current global economic downtrend, the BPO industry in the Philippines continues to grow.

In fact, she noted that the Philippines was cited as being one of the best places in the world for customer care services. (PNA (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=245554))

nicko

December 5th, 2009, 10:50 AM

GEOX RP-Dumaguete NOW OPEN!!

FILA RP-Dumaguete NOW OPEN!!

jundem_dq63

December 5th, 2009, 11:22 AM

GEOX RP-Dumaguete NOW OPEN!!

FILA RP-Dumaguete NOW OPEN!!

Ang FILA maot pa ilang place......

jundem_dq63

December 5th, 2009, 11:23 AM

Infairness nice na ang movie house..compare sa opening day...bugnaw na siya........

nicko

December 5th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Fraulein

December 5th, 2009, 12:36 PM

E-PLDT Ventus lauds local talent pool for call center in Dumaguete

Susunod na ang Smart Bro and Smart Load / Money by this month. Yung mga kasamahan namin nandyan na for transition and training. :)

nicko

December 5th, 2009, 12:38 PM

^^ how much are the salaries on those accounts, @Fraulein? hehehe

Fraulein

December 5th, 2009, 12:43 PM

^^ how much are the salaries on those accounts, @Fraulein? hehehe

Hindi ko masasabi pero it is higher than the minimum wage earner diyan sa Dumaguete. :)

jundem_dq63

December 6th, 2009, 12:41 AM

Susunod na ang Smart Bro and Smart Load / Money by this month. Yung mga kasamahan namin nandyan na for transition and training. :)

Agent ka sa ventus?.... Kapamilya diha d ay ta..heehhe.... Under ta sa e-PLDT... pagka sadya..

jundem_dq63

December 6th, 2009, 12:44 AM

^^ I told you. It's not expected nga perfect na dayun ang place esp sa first few days of opening... minor imperfections are normal.. and minor constructions are always expected to make the place comfortable for customers.

First impression really count...hehehehh..... bitaw. pero ang ticket counter nila manual... dili nila ma monitor if full na ba ang movie house or dli pa....... kay manual man tawon..... segi lang basin paglantaw na nako ug ninja assassin mo improve na... duha ka stalls nag open pero walang ka effort effort..hehhe,... FILA ug katong Bag sale ....hehehehehhehe.....

nicko

December 6th, 2009, 03:01 AM

They dont really have to monitor kung puno na ba kay ang movieworld dnhi free seating lang man.. not sure seats or all in-all out policy.. ang FILA initial sale pa to nila and of course they will then improve their space for a grander opening. at least ni open kaysa wala, diba?

jundem_dq63

December 6th, 2009, 05:50 AM

ritche

December 6th, 2009, 06:40 AM

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source (http://nioret.multiply.com/photos/album/44/Robinsons_at_Dumaguete#photo=22)

ritche

December 6th, 2009, 06:45 AM

@Nicko = = Kay sa other cities man gud..dili ta mag worry kung may seat pa ba ug wala kay naa sa ilang screen kung pila ang available seats sa next showing time...anyway, ok na lang na kaysa wala...magtindog ra ko sa kilid..eehhehehhehhehe....basta kay makakita.

About FILA.... correct mas ok na lang kaysa wala...pero mas OK kung gi enhance ang place...hehehehehe....

I really have nothing to complain yet about Robinsons Dumaguete at this point in time. It's still "warming up", as they say, and turn oiver date for that mall building is still on New Year. Probably one of the reasons it was opened even before official completion date is RLC wants to get ideas from people of this city on how the mall should be run. As far as I am concerned, Robinsons Dumaguete seems to be the only mall of its size, or perhaps one of the few Robinsons malls, having a customer service counter.

jundem_dq63

December 6th, 2009, 07:35 AM

Segi segi....mag shut up na lang sa ko..... pasensiya na....heheehe... dili ko kahulat man gud.....heehhehe......

Pero...nice man dagay ang result......segi man daghang tawo......ug daghan man pud mag shopping.....murag ako na lang wala ka shop...hehehhe.... mas ganahan ko mag kaon kaon ra... KFC, mang Inasal, Casa Ilongga, teds, Alex Pizzaeria.....heehhehheh......

nicko

December 6th, 2009, 12:07 PM

^^ Dont worry, FILA will NEVER remain like that @jundem_dq63.. Of course, they will still fix it.. madahan ingon ato ra..

nicko

December 6th, 2009, 12:24 PM

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nicko

December 6th, 2009, 12:26 PM

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nicko

December 6th, 2009, 01:14 PM

vince995

December 6th, 2009, 03:27 PM

^^ Dont worry, FILA will NEVER remain like that @jundem_dq63.. Of course, they will still fix it.. madahan ingon ato ra..

ok lang yung hitsura nya na ganoon basta laging 50% off hehehe.

btw, if you purchase worth P300 pala sa robinsons department store, eh free gift wrapping pala sya.... i tried it this afternoon and they even include boxes with robinsons logo... very nice! let's say you bought P1000 worth of assorted items (say 3 tshirts), pwede mo e hati into 3 gifts hehehe. ok to pang christmas a.

vince995

December 6th, 2009, 03:44 PM

^^that food stall at the food court called "Bacolod," they serve lechon... sarap!

i also notice sa foodcourt, yun hit na hit doon ay yun mas mailaw na food stall, ang CB kasi looks gloomy.... dapat palitan nila ang kulay into a lighter shade na kulay and put additional lights para mag brighter sya... IMO lang

vince995

December 6th, 2009, 03:55 PM

^^to add and in fairness again to rob's movieworld... i saw long lines kanina:)

jundem_dq63

December 7th, 2009, 01:29 AM

I just love the tenant mix on RPD's al fresco area.. M. Lhuillier Dimsum and Tea House, Rai Rai Ken, The Gustavian, Pino!, Mooon Cafe, Sunburst Fried Chicken, BO's Coffee... Cant wait for all of them to open! Pero ang LBC murag na salaag! Why are they designated at the al fresco area???!!

Ang RS Bank pud nasalaag....hehehehe....segi lang...... by the way...wala lagi mga ATM booth sa Robinsons... hope naa siya kay ... kinahanglan pa mo adto sa downtown area para mag withdraw dayon balik sa ROB.... ka kapoy..eheheheh

jundem_dq63

December 7th, 2009, 01:31 AM

ok lang yung hitsura nya na ganoon basta laging 50% off hehehe.

btw, if you purchase worth P300 pala sa robinsons department store, eh free gift wrapping pala sya.... i tried it this afternoon and they even include boxes with robinsons logo... very nice! let's say you bought P1000 worth of assorted items (say 3 tshirts), pwede mo e hati into 3 gifts hehehe. ok to pang christmas a.

Vince...akong gift niya..heheeheh......

nicko

December 7th, 2009, 03:26 AM

ritche

December 7th, 2009, 03:33 AM

nicko

December 7th, 2009, 06:33 AM

Notice ko lang sa mga receipts from Rob. RPD is addressed at DCBD... Dumaguete City Business District and not DCBP (Business Park)..

ritche

December 7th, 2009, 10:25 AM

DCBD = Dumaguete Central Business District...I am not sure which is the official name of that park, DBP or Dumaguete Central Business District. I'm okay with both.

vince995

December 7th, 2009, 04:30 PM

Vince...akong gift niya..heheeheh......

...toink! toink! toink!:D

yung sa movieworld simultaneous pala ang showing nila sa manila. kasi na kita ko sa tv meh trailer na "new moon," at sabi "now showing." o so sabay pala tayo sa manila.... that's very good!

jundem_dq63

December 8th, 2009, 01:29 AM

...toink! toink! toink!:D

yung sa movieworld simultaneous pala ang showing nila sa manila. kasi na kita ko sa tv meh trailer na "new moon," at sabi "now showing." o so sabay pala tayo sa manila.... that's very good!

Yes... simultaneous ta sa Manila .. Please see below:

http://www.robinsonsmovieworld.com please check this out.

nicko

December 8th, 2009, 06:42 AM

Mamia's Portuguese Restaurant / Cafe Mamia's

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nicko

December 8th, 2009, 06:44 AM

Managing the ubiquitous trikes along the intersection of Hibbard and Silliman Avenues
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Drumbeaters along Portal West Mall
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Chillaxing along Rizal Boulevard
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Sisters of St Paul of Chartres
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nicko

December 8th, 2009, 06:51 AM

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nicko

December 8th, 2009, 06:56 AM

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

nicko

December 8th, 2009, 07:01 AM

The oldest stone church in Negros Island

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vince995

December 8th, 2009, 10:15 AM

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wow! "to see is to believe"

vince995

December 8th, 2009, 12:05 PM

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ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE

peejay202

December 8th, 2009, 12:18 PM

^^ Ang ganda.. Can't wait to be back.. :)

The Cebuano Exultor

December 8th, 2009, 07:08 PM

Am still hopeful for at least a Figaro coffee shop to open at Robinsons Dumaguete. Figaro's prices by the way are just a very little higher than the Coffee Avenue, the coffee shop at the 2nd level. RP Dumaguete's ambience is really for high end shops. I know that is the ultimate goal, to have a high end mall in the middle of the business park.

^^ Figaro Coffee Company was my favorite coffee-chain.

My personal rankings of coffee-chains according to overall coffee-drinking experience:

Old Rankings:
1. Figaro Coffee Company
2. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
3. Gloria Jean's Coffees
4. Starbucks Coffee
5. Bo's Coffee Club

However, my recent visits at my favorite Figaro outlet (at Ayala Center - Cebu's The Terraces) have been consistently bad.

Because of this, Figaro Coffee Company has slid dramatically among my personally-preferred coffee-chain-brands. It now places fourth.

New Rankings:
1. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
2. Gloria Jean's Coffees
3. Starbucks Coffee
4. Figaro Coffee Company
5. Bo's Coffee Club

The Cebuano Exultor

December 8th, 2009, 07:12 PM

DCBD = Dumaguete Central Business District...I am not sure which is the official name of that park, DBP or Dumaguete Central Business District. I'm okay with both.

^^ Mas social unta kung ang ngalan kay "Dumaguete Central Business Enclave" (DCBE). :D

The Cebuano Exultor

December 8th, 2009, 07:17 PM

I just love the tenant mix on RPD's al fresco area.. M. Lhuillier Dimsum and Tea House, Rai Rai Ken, The Gustavian, Pino!, Mooon Cafe, Sunburst Fried Chicken, BO's Coffee... Cant wait for all of them to open! Pero ang LBC murag na salaag! Why are they designated at the al fresco area???!!

^^ Among the tenant mix, I am most excited and surprised at the decision to put-up the first "The Gustavian" branch outside Metro Cebu here in Dumaguete. Finally, Dumaguete has a truly high-end and ultra-fine-dining restaurant. :banana: :pepper:

Robinson's Place Dumaguete's alfresco-dining area is looking more-and-more like a mini-"The Terraces." :D

ethan_dave

December 8th, 2009, 07:30 PM

^^ Among the tenant mix, I am most excited and surprised at the decision to put-up the first "The Gustavian" branch outside Metro Cebu here in Dumaguete. Finally, Dumaguete has a truly high-end and ultra-fine-dining restaurant. :banana: :pepper:

Robinson's Place Dumaguete's alfresco-dining area is looking more-and-more like a mini-"The Terraces." :D

http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/700/gustavv.jpg

FYI, Robinsons Place Tacloban has "The Gustavian" branch:)

source (http://gustavian.ph/)

ijun

December 8th, 2009, 08:04 PM

Toinkz!
BTW, huli man ito...Congrats Dumaguete for having Robinsons open its gates in your place. Kakainggit naman Al-fresco nyo jan. Superb!

nicko

December 9th, 2009, 10:38 AM

SOON TO OPEN

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July Building

mao rong

December 9th, 2009, 04:41 PM

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FYI, Robinsons Place Tacloban has "The Gustavian" branch:)

source (http://gustavian.ph/)

^^and the 1st PINO resto outside cebu...:)

nicko

December 9th, 2009, 05:52 PM

^^ Yeah. Congrats.

clarion

December 9th, 2009, 10:19 PM

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 03:11 AM

Historical Landmarks
CHURCH

OLD CHURCHES in NEGROS ORIENTAL

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Bacong Church
Church of St. Augustin of Hippo

Built in 1866 , Bacong church is located by the sea featuring the oldest existing main altar reputed to be the province’s oldest and its belfry is also reputed to be the province’s tallest, with winding steps to the top, was used as a look-out point for seafaring pirates who used to attack the village. It even got its name when they fought the enemy with their battlecry, “Bacon, Bacon”, meaning “Arise, get up!”

According to the Panublion Heritage Site, this sandstone church with sedate classical lines is one of the few remaining colonial churches in Negros. Its use of dark sandstone is unusual in the Visayas, where coral is the preferred building material.

Another interesting feature of the church is the pipe orgran. It is one of the oldest church organs in the country. Built by Roques Hermanos from Zaragoza, Spain in 1894 and through the efforts of the first parish priest, Rev. Joaquin Soriano. The pipe organ of Bacong has been silent for 39 years after some of its parts were destroyed and stolen but through the rehabilitation efforts of local government units, parishioners and NCCA its hymn is once again heard.

The famous Filipino revolutionary hero Pantaleon Villegas or better known as "Leon Kilat" who fought against the Spaniards in the Visayas was once an acolyte in this church. He was born in Bacong and led the Katipuneros in Cebu.

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has designated the Bacong Church as one of the 26 churches which were considered as NATIONAL CULTURAL TREASURES (http://www.ncca.gov.ph/about-culture-and-arts/culture-profile/colonial%20churches/culture-profile-colonial-churches.php). It have been identified by NCCA for their cultural significance and distinctive architecture.

PHOTOS BY:
paulperez, chito san, cealwyn

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 03:19 AM

Historical Landmarks
CHURCH

OLD CHURCHES in NEGROS ORIENTAL

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ZAMBOANGITA CHURCH
San Isidro Labrador Church

Made of cobblestones, the Zamboanguita Church can be located in a town which derived its name from a close neighbor across the sea. Zamboanguita or little Zamboanga was established in 1866, and truly little with only a modest total of ten barangays.

PHOTOS BY:
jilltrekker, paul perez

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 04:17 AM

Historical Landmarks
CHURCH

OLD CHURCHES in NEGROS ORIENTAL

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DAUIN CHURCH
San Nicolas de Tolentino Church

Dauin's colonial Church of San Nicolas also merges with history as ruins of two dome-shaped watchtowers, used also to warn against pirates, remain fronting it. It is regarded as one of Negros Oriental's oldest.

The present massive church of Dauin was a work of love of the Recollect missionaries. From 1857 to his death on 29 August 1864, Fray Navarro started the construction of the stone church with the thick walls of the Sacristy, presbytery, and transepts together with their roofing completed.

It was Fray Tomas Gonzales in 1864-1874 who built the bahay na bato convent, while resuming the construction work of the church. However, most deserving of credit for the grandiose church dominating the hilly town of Dauin went to Fray Manuel Cabriada.

As parish priest in 1874-1896, Fray Manuel Cabriada remodeled the Church to make it spacious, proportionate, and beautiful. Because of its topographical location, one could also imagine the enormous mass of earth excavated to fill up the site of the church complex.

Fray Manuel embellished the structure by providing over the church façade an elegant portico made of fine square hewn stones and slender columns. It’s also said that he completed the entire project in the early 1880s.

The Church of St. Nicholas of Tolentine had withstood the ravages of time. No doubt, it represents as a silent witness to the “Recollect builders’ tremendous tasks and commitment to the Filipinos.” It is a “fusion of European and Asian architectural motifs,” borrowing a description by the National Commission for Culture and Arts (NCCA), Msgr. Robert A. Bongoyan cannot allow the ravages of pollution and town development to take its toll on this imposing edifice. It constitutes a cultural patrimony of Dauin that needs to be preserved and protected.

PHOTOS BY:
paulperez, the scalpel master, lumina arts, revenui

mao rong

December 10th, 2009, 05:49 AM

^^ Yeah. Congrats.

^^congrats din sa inyo...ok na ba ang movieworld?

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 06:23 AM

Historical Landmarks
CHURCH

OLD CHURCHES in NEGROS ORIENTAL

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Facade of Dumagete Cathedral changes color depending upon the lighting

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Illumination

The green glass skylight is found directly above the center crucifix. This glass, combined with the circular blue skylight gives a distinct blue and green glow to the altar area.

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Painting of the early structure of the Dumaguete Cathedral

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DUMAGUETE CATHEDRAL
St. Catherine de Alexandria Cathedral

Sta. Catalina de Alexandria Cathedral is the oldest stone church in Negros which was originally built in 1754, got burned and reconstructed in 1885 and then extended in 1936. Since then, many modern touches have already been incorporated into the cathedral's interior and exterior. It is also the largest church in the city. With a gilded and ornate altar, high ceilings and hanging chandeliers, the church is a grandiose display of traditional European architecture. The façade is also worthy of praise, having undergone a recent restoration in the year 2005. The brick stone pathway lends an old world feel, much appropriate for perhaps a lady with a Spanish lace veil over her head emerging from a horse drawn carriage.

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Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 06:25 AM

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 06:26 AM

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 06:29 AM

Miguel

December 10th, 2009, 06:30 AM

jundem_dq63

December 10th, 2009, 06:46 AM

vince995

December 10th, 2009, 09:15 AM

^^how about that church in Bacong? i heard that it has a pipe organ, which is now being repaired or restored...

nicko

December 10th, 2009, 01:10 PM

good morning dumaguete city...

is the new seaport terminal now in operation? can't wait to see interior pics...

hey, another new bank for dumaguete... congrats... july building is getting better in shape with aluminum claddings installed.

yeah, this month alone there are several banks nga mo open.. Union Bank, another China Bank, then Robinsons Savings Bank, then City Savings Bank... :banana:

nicko

December 10th, 2009, 01:40 PM

Opening before Xmas in RPD: Shakey's Pizza and Greenwhich Pizza! Yeah... Tig duha-duha na ang Shakey's and Greenwhich dri dgte.. :)

ritche

December 11th, 2009, 10:06 AM

ritche

December 11th, 2009, 10:26 AM

^^ Mas social unta kung ang ngalan kay "Dumaguete Central Business Enclave" (DCBE). :D

Whatever, hehehe:lol:.

nicko

December 11th, 2009, 12:25 PM

boy muscovado

December 11th, 2009, 05:01 PM

WOW.. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Mao ra ba na branches? i think there are TD branches in other areas in VisMin also..

yup SM City Bacolod :)

ritche

December 12th, 2009, 03:51 AM

WOW.. :banana: :banana: :banana:

Mao ra ba na branches? i think there are TD branches in other areas in VisMin also..

Perhaps...

Website of Time Depot (http://www.belrewmond.com/aboutus.htm).

nicko

December 12th, 2009, 07:31 AM

ON RPD: RVS-Drug Testing Center and LTO License Renewal Center opens.

underoath

December 12th, 2009, 12:25 PM

nice churches! :)

Miguel

December 12th, 2009, 05:38 PM

According to my friend, who also said that according to his mother, that according to their neighbor, who is the owner of Image Bank, that he witness the signing of the lease contract of SM Prime Holdings for the 7 hectares Daro lot where Gimmick is located.

mao rong

December 12th, 2009, 06:09 PM

^^ang daming dinaanan....:D

Barongoy

December 12th, 2009, 09:59 PM

Mangutana ta ko kon nahuman na ba ang Dumaguete to Amlan road construction project. I was there in May 2008 and the road construction was going on. Came back July 2009 and to my surprise, construction was not even close to being finished.

nicko

December 13th, 2009, 06:32 AM

FINALLY!!!... Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital has received the long-awaited 50M Magnetic Resonance Machine (MRI) after months of bidding. Now, we can be truly proud to have one in the city. There are only very few provincial hospitals in the country that are fortunate enough to have a facility such as this... We should be truly proud and thankful! This is done through the efforts of our Governor, who is also a Surgeon by profession, Hon. Emilio Macias!

Meanwhile, the 55M annex building of NOPH will be started by January already!

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

nicko

December 13th, 2009, 06:43 AM

true blue ilonggo

December 13th, 2009, 05:51 PM

walang mri yung silliman university hospital?

ritche

December 14th, 2009, 07:00 AM

walang mri yung silliman university hospital?

What's a more sophisticated imaging equipment than MRI? Is it molecular or nuclear imaging? When talking about Silliman Med a few years back, Silliman President Ben Malayang said that the administration of Silliman Med would acquire a "machine more sophisticated than MRI". He didn't specify what machine that is.

Robinsons is really improving...Plenty of beautification works going on.

ritche

December 14th, 2009, 07:09 AM

Our very own Sans Rival of Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries received the recognition of being in the TOP 24 BEST DESSERTS in the country by the Philippine Daily Inquirer held at SM MOA!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

24 Best Desserts awarded tomorrow night

It’s the one glamour event any foodie wouldn’t want to miss-as the top certified blockbuster sweets from across the land get their well-deserved red-carpet treatment
CARE FOR A SLICE OF Frozen Brazo de Mercedes? Or a scoop of Homemade Ice Cream? How about Green Tea Chocolate Marble? Or Strawberry Charlotte, perhaps?

These and 20 more of the country’s certified blockbuster sweets are on the house tomorrow night in the Inquirer Lifestyle’s “The 24 Best Desserts” in partnership with SM Mall of Asia.

Cocktails start at 6 p.m. at the MOA Atrium which will be lined up with booths of each of the 24 awardees who will offer samplers and sell their products as well.

There will also be a food demonstration at 3 p.m. by yet other award-winning dessert makers Pastry Alliance of the Philippines, Center for Culinary Arts-Manila, Unilever and Vittoria Coffee.

In the tradition of the smash hit Yummiest Desserts, the 24 Best Desserts pooled together the top desserts as vouched by foodies and culinary experts. The event is part of the Inquirer’s 24th anniversary which falls on Dec. 9. The event likewise kicks off SM MOA’s Christmas celebration.

There will be entries that come all the way from the far corners of the country, such as Davao’s Durian Pie by Cecil’s Snack Inn and Bakeshoppe, Cebu’s Chocolate Decadence by Café Georg, Dumaguete’s Sans Rival by Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, and Bulacan’s Inipit by GemSevilla Sweets.

More (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/food/food/view/20091203-239803/24_Best_Desserts_awarded_tomorrow_night)

boy muscovado

December 14th, 2009, 07:21 AM

What's a more sophisticated imaging equipment than MRI? Is it molecular or nuclear imaging? When talking about Silliman Med a few years back, Silliman President Ben Malayang said that the administration of Silliman Med would acquire a "machine more sophisticated than MRI". He didn't specify what machine that is.

Robinsons is really improving...Plenty of beautification works going on.

Nuclear medicine is much better than MRI but MRI has still its advantages more probably with angiography and is more cost effective :):):)

mao rong

December 14th, 2009, 03:46 PM

Nuclear medicine is much better than MRI but MRI has still its advantages more probably with angiography and is more cost effective :):):)

^^:applause::applause::applause::master::master::master:

vince995

December 15th, 2009, 12:07 AM

ePLDT? how come they are installing telephone lines here? does it mean we will have 3 telephone companies operating here? :nuts:

ritche

December 15th, 2009, 09:30 AM

ePLDT? how come they are installing telephone lines here? does it mean we will have 3 telephone companies operating here? :nuts:

As far as I know PLDT has substantial fiber optics buried beneath the soils of Dumaguete and neighboring areas. Last year I saw them advertising that they are offering wireless landline telephone here.

ritche

December 15th, 2009, 10:35 AM

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source (http://simplegreenlife.seesaa.net/article/134084264.html)

mao rong

December 15th, 2009, 05:46 PM

^^bat andaming trikes?la bang mga cars?

[earthling]

December 15th, 2009, 05:55 PM

^^bat andaming trikes?la bang mga cars?

:lol::lol::lol:

ndi po yn trykes, bykes po yn.....:)

mao rong

December 15th, 2009, 06:10 PM

^^whatever...:D:D:D

jundem_dq63

December 16th, 2009, 03:52 AM

^^bat andaming trikes?la bang mga cars?

Please be informed that Dumaguete city is the Motorcycle capital of the Philippines........ and even in ASIA... anyway...nindot sya tan-awon basta mapuno ug motorcycle and Robinsons...... ehheheheeh

mao rong

December 16th, 2009, 03:58 AM

^^ i know that...but why the proliferation of motorcycles?

blueguy

December 16th, 2009, 04:12 AM

Perhaps...

Website of Time Depot (http://www.belrewmond.com/aboutus.htm).

ohhhh so mga fake pala ang iba nilang branches... including at The Northwing of SM City Cebu....

mao rong

December 16th, 2009, 04:19 AM

^^humay...nag titinda na pala nang fake sa SM...:D:D:D

blueguy

December 16th, 2009, 04:23 AM

^^
At least orig ang ibang branches

anyway the website was never updated 2005 pa yata....the last update was 2006...di pa bukas ang SM City Bacolod and The Northwing

boy muscovado

December 16th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Please be informed that Dumaguete city is the Motorcycle capital of the Philippines........ and even in ASIA... anyway...nindot sya tan-awon basta mapuno ug motorcycle and Robinsons...... ehheheheeh

I haven't heard of that claim sa "ASIA-wide" scope kasi marami ring motorcycle sa Ho Chi Minh, Vietiane, Taipei, Dhaka and Jakarta. But honestly speaking Dumaguete is definitely "BROOM-BROOM REPUBLIC" :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: It seems that there is a motorcycle for every 3 people.

^^ i know that...but why the proliferation of motorcycles?

Dumaguete kasi is a small city with small streets. Important places to go is just a short travel time away, so motorcycles were the most reliable means of going around (Silliman University comprises a large part of the city area so riding a motorcycle in the campus is a way of life :)). That's why ngayon, its quite challenging to drive a car downtown of Dumaguete. Marami ring cars sa Dumaguete but motorcycles (bikes/broom-broom) outnumber them :banana::banana::banana::banana:

ohhhh so mga fake pala ang iba nilang branches... including at The Northwing of SM City Cebu....

ganun? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

mao rong

December 16th, 2009, 04:43 AM

^^
At least orig ang ibang branches

anyway the website was never updated 2005 pa yata....the last update was 2006...di pa bukas ang SM City Bacolod and The Northwing

^^tama...baka yun yung basis nya...:D

I haven't heard of that claim sa "ASIA-wide" scope kasi marami ring motorcycle sa Ho Chi Minh, Vietiane, Taipei, Dhaka and Jakarta. But honestly speaking Dumaguete is definitely "BROOM-BROOM REPUBLIC" :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: It seems that there is a motorcycle for every 3 people.

Dumaguete kasi is a small city with small streets. Important places to go is just a short travel time away, so motorcycles were the most reliable means of going around (Silliman University comprises a large part of the city area so riding a motorcycle in the campus is a way of life :)). That's why ngayon, its quite challenging to drive a car downtown of Dumaguete. Marami ring cars sa Dumaguete but motorcycles (bikes/broom-broom) outnumber them :banana::banana::banana::banana:

ganun? :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^as always...tnx for the info....:master:

blueguy

December 16th, 2009, 04:45 AM

boy muscovado

December 16th, 2009, 04:49 AM

nakalimutan na naman ang China at India :)

given na yan ang China and India kasi pwede kang ma lunod sa motorcycle at bisikleta :lol::lol::lol::lol:....he he hehehe......

mao rong

December 16th, 2009, 04:51 AM

^^pero dapat kasali since asia-wide man....:D

tagaDgte

December 16th, 2009, 05:05 AM

i have passed by the downtown area earlier this morning, ive seen that Ho's Art Tailoring will be transferring to Real St. is Lee Plaza buying out their place?

also at Looc By-Pass, a Chinese gate has been constructed. will it be the china town of dumaguete?

niel101

December 16th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Fast kaayo ang Development sa Dumaguete.. Daghang gipang Construct mga new Building.. Kong mo expand ang Lee Super Plaza Nice kaayo.. Dili sila palubig sa Robinsons..
Ni gamot nagud ang Lee Super Plaza sa Dumaguete.. kagayon gud sila For how many years sa Dumaguete dayon ni put sila branch sa Dipolog..

Ang Cang's nag construct pud ug new building duol sa Negros Oriental High School..

ritche

December 16th, 2009, 08:58 AM

i have passed by the downtown area earlier this morning, ive seen that Ho's Art Tailoring will be transferring to Real St. is Lee Plaza buying out their place?

Most probably...and I think they have to :). Abia n is okay because they already have a store at the back along Ma. Cristina St.

ritche

December 16th, 2009, 08:58 AM

ohhhh so mga fake pala ang iba nilang branches... including at The Northwing of SM City Cebu....

Maybe that site is not updated...

vince995

December 16th, 2009, 09:17 AM

also at Looc By-Pass, a Chinese gate has been constructed. will it be the china town of dumaguete?

^^i think a big portion of Looc By-Pass was donated by the Gothong's. so, that gate will serve as a landmark? or something? or maybe instead of putting a statue, that gate was erected for that purpose i guess... in honor of the donor.

tagaDgte

December 16th, 2009, 04:05 PM

Another Franchise of

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GREENWICH PIZZA

will open this Sunday (Dec. 20, 2009)
@ Ground Level of Robinsons Place Dumaguete
watch out for their 1 year free pizza promo for the first 50 lucky customers

jundem_dq63

December 17th, 2009, 12:48 AM

nakalimutan na naman ang China at India :)

Char ra gud....kamo ba pud...hehehehheeh....basta kay feel nako nga sa ASIA....pwedi pud gani Whole world....hehehehhe

jundem_dq63

December 17th, 2009, 12:48 AM

jundem_dq63

December 17th, 2009, 12:52 AM

Kabalo mo ug unsay kulang sa robinsons?......amusement.... kulang kaayo...mao nang mingaw siya tan-awon...kay ang mga tawo mo shop ra dayon human out na dayon............................

Miguel

December 17th, 2009, 02:12 AM

Historical Landmark

DUMAGUETE BELFRY
"El Campanario"

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The Dumaguete Belfry is the city's most popular architectural landmark. Erected in 1811 as the bell tower of the Cathedral of Saint Catherine of Alexandria and watchtower to forewarn townfolk of impending attacks by marauding pirates, the Dumaguete Belfry was restored in 1985 and skirted with a garden ten years later. Hence, the name Dumaguete was originated.

"Dumaguete" was coined from the Visayan word "daggit" which means "to snatch". Because of the frequent marauding attacks of the Muslim pirates on this once coastal town, and the power to attract and keep her visitors for good, the word "dumaguet" was coined, meaning "to swoop". These raids were so rampant in the area during those times that this little fishing village came to be known as “Dumagit” or “Dagit” which means “kidnap” in the local Cebuano language. The Spanish authorities later adopted and restructured or “hispanized” the name to “Dumaguete”.

Also known as the Cathedral Belfry, this landmark has become the city’s most photographed attractions, endowed with history and stories.

The Dumaguete Belfry along Perdices Street (formerly Alfonso XIII Street) was used as a watchtower during the 19th Century to warn the inhabitants (by ringing the bells) of the then small fishing village of impending raids by marauding pirates from the south of the islands. From its top can be seen the island of Mindanao on the horizon (now obscured by trees and buildings).

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blueguy

December 17th, 2009, 03:09 AM

^^

Yup dapat naa amusement... Quantum is from Bacolod, dapat naa siya diha...

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 03:12 AM

Dumagueteño

December 17th, 2009, 03:22 AM

Kulang sad ug Sports and Recreation Utility/equipment shops like Toby's, Park. There is also no schools and office supply department or stall. Ang pinaka-kulang sa pagkakaron is; there are no ATM booths.

boy muscovado

December 17th, 2009, 03:32 AM

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 03:36 AM

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 03:38 AM

kinsa naa picture sa unionbank ug chinabank? please share.. tnx!

blueguy

December 17th, 2009, 03:45 AM

IMO these are the thinks i don't like at robs:

1) NO ATM kiosks - importante kaayo na if mag shopping. what if kulang imu dala na money

Yup very important. Cash must be available anytime. Especially long holiday ang December....

2) NO Christmas Decors - i think kinahanglan pud ni siya para naa mood ang mga tawo mag shopping. Music ra man ila gipangtukar.

You are right. It should create an atmosphere to entice shoppers to buy....

3) Daghan space na usik - daghan ra empty space

Opening on the last quarter of the year is not really a good practice. Businesses pay for permits equivalent to one year... and at the start of the year they will again start paying....

4) Asa na ang mga parking boys? - i think mas maayo if naa mga parking boys, at least kabalo ta safe ato motorcycle and the parking lot is in order

Di dapat parking boys. Security guards dapat para mas secure.

Hopefully ma improve ang robs early next year.

anyway wala pa man nag one year....:)

nicko

December 17th, 2009, 05:21 AM

ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE

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tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 05:35 AM

Di dapat parking boys. Security guards dapat para mas secure.

Yeah ryt but the problem is that those security guards don't arrange the motorcycles properly. Gi anad na man gud ta na bsag asa ta mo adto naa parking boys mo bahala ug parking sa ato mga vehicles. :ohno:

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 05:44 AM

Another Franchise of

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CHOWKING

will open before Christmas
@ Ground Level of Robinsons Place Dumaguete

mao rong

December 17th, 2009, 06:15 AM

Kakabukas pa lang...just wait lang kasi darating din yan :lol:

^^tama tama...

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 06:18 AM

SOON TO OPEN
(mid-January 2010)

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THE SUN SHOP
@ G/F Robinsons Place Dumaguete

ritche

December 17th, 2009, 06:45 AM

IMO these are the thinks i don't like at robs:

1) NO ATM kiosks - importante kaayo na if mag shopping. what if kulang imu dala na money
2) NO Christmas Decors - i think kinahanglan pud ni siya para naa mood ang mga tawo mag shopping. Music ra man ila gipangtukar.
3) Daghan space na usik - daghan ra empty space
4) Asa na ang mga parking boys? - i think mas maayo if naa mga parking boys, at least kabalo ta safe ato motorcycle and the parking lot is in order

Hopefully ma improve ang robs early next year.

I was told by a Robinsons employee that to get the mall to full operation would take about a year. Regarding ATMs, I think it will come soon. Imagine a major mall without ATMs...On christmas decors, I think it is prudent for management not to spend much because the mall has just opened and spending much would only incur a lot of costs which might affect long term profitability and viability of the mall. Perhaps next year they will spend more on christmas decors. But at this time, ongoing beautification works are enough for me. Robinsons Dumaguete is getting beautiful as days pass by. Turnover date of the mall building by the contractor is January 1, 2010.

On spaces not occupied, I think spaces are already more than 90% taken. Most of the tenants will come or start renovating towards the end of the year, or early next year. There are more than a hundred confirmed tenants, and so far I think there are only about 50 tenants yet at RPD. I think there will be surprise tenants which are not yet even mentioned. Of course, a good indication that spaces are well occupied is the fact that management is studying expanding the mall "in the near future."

On parking boys, they should be there as tending motorcycles in front of the mall has become a "lucrative job" for these less fortunate individuals.

ritche

December 17th, 2009, 06:50 AM

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 07:05 AM

On spaces not occupied, I think spaces are already more than 90% taken. Most of the tenants will come or start renovating towards the end of the year, or early next year. There are more than a hundred confirmed tenants, and so far I think there are only about 50 tenants yet at RPD. I think there will be surprise tenants which are not yet even mentioned. Of course, a good indication that spaces are well occupied is the fact that management is studying expanding the mall "in the near future."

What i meant is that IMO, the hallways and activity center is just a little too large. More stalls could occupy those spaces. But anyways, I am very much satisfied.

Yeah your right let's hope for more improvements next year. :)

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 07:12 AM

.........

Sorry double post!

ritche

December 17th, 2009, 07:19 AM

What i meant is that IMO, the hallways and activity center is just a little too large. More stalls could occupy those spaces. But anyways, I am very much satisfied.

Yeah your right let's hope for more improvements next year. :)

Robinsons Dumaguete's hallways are larger than the usual malls, and we need to be thankful for that. Surely those spaces will be occupied soon. These hallways are ideal for coffee and food shops. The large area at the center, however, is an activity center, and I think there is a long term plan to put a fountain in that area...

tagaDgte

December 17th, 2009, 07:36 AM

... and I think there is a long term plan to put a fountain in that area...

I'll cross my fingers for that! :cheers:

Dumagueteño

December 17th, 2009, 09:23 AM

[QUOTE=ritche;48625245] Regarding ATMs, I think it will come soon. Imagine a major mall without ATMs...

For sure, naa gyud na ATM booths/kiosk. Pero, ngano wa nila convince ang major banks to install an ATM machine before or during the opening of the mall?
It is a major lapse on their side.

mao rong

December 17th, 2009, 09:33 AM

^^robinsons bank will open naman dyan with ATM machine...

jundem_dq63

December 17th, 2009, 11:08 AM

Kinsa may Marketing Manager diha sa Robinsons I think he/she is not doing his/her job...hehehehhhe.... bitaw....ga dali ra dagay ta kaayo.....pero...amusement jud...please please.....kulang jud siya..... kinsay naay friend diha....kindly suggest....hehehehhe......wala koy madulaan kaayo....

Ang sa back portion kay gamay pa kaayo ang ang open...mas nice ug daghan na para naay ka laagan ma gabii.... disco house?...aw..heehehhehe

boy muscovado

December 17th, 2009, 02:50 PM

^^robinsons bank will open naman dyan with ATM machine...

When Robinson's Place Bacolod and Robinson's Place Iloilo opened, ATM's and banks were not yet available during its first weeks. So just wait for it would take a little more time.:banana::banana::banana:

vince995

December 17th, 2009, 03:42 PM

^^ 'buti nga sa inyo, meh natira pang savings at meh ma withdraw pa kayo sa ATM hehehe... sa akin, since robinsons opened halos dumoble din ang gastusin... ubos na ang savings :ohno:

clarion

December 17th, 2009, 04:16 PM

tama tama :master:

^^robinsons bank will open naman dyan with ATM machine...

clarion

December 17th, 2009, 04:17 PM

ayan, so patience lang mga shoppers :banana:

When Robinson's Place Bacolod and Robinson's Place Iloilo opened, ATM's and banks were not yet available during its first weeks. So just wait for it would take a little more time.:banana::banana::banana:

clarion

December 17th, 2009, 04:20 PM

basta mag dali ta ug open, naa gyud na lapses.

[QUOTE=ritche;48625245] Regarding ATMs, I think it will come soon. Imagine a major mall without ATMs...

For sure, naa gyud na ATM booths/kiosk. Pero, ngano wa nila convince ang major banks to install an ATM machine before or during the opening of the mall?
It is a major lapse on their side.

mao rong

December 17th, 2009, 05:49 PM

When Robinson's Place Bacolod and Robinson's Place Iloilo opened, ATM's and banks were not yet available during its first weeks. So just wait for it would take a little more time.:banana::banana::banana:

^^dito sa RPT robinsons bank lang ang allowed to put up an ATM...:master:

ayan, so patience lang mga shoppers :banana:

^^:cheers:

[earthling]

December 18th, 2009, 01:26 PM

^^dito sa RPT robinsons bank lang ang allowed to put up an ATM...:master:

^^:cheers:

ya and the good thing BPI opened a new branch in the business district of Marasbaras, Tacloban, just very close to RPT.:)

demonoid724

December 18th, 2009, 05:44 PM

^^in most cases, BPI puts up Express Banking Center kiosks in areas like Rob malls. BPI, Metrobank and Robinsons Savings usually has ATM machines inside the mall.. BDO lang yung wala.

national guard

December 18th, 2009, 10:35 PM

Negros Oriental town eyes acquisition of water quality monitoring laboratory

DUMAGUETE CITY, Dec. 18 (PNA) -- Mayor Rodrigo Alanano of Dauin, Negros Oriental is planning to acquire a water quality monitoring laboratory to ensure regular monitoring of the town’s water sources.

At present, townsfolk are getting water supply from spring water sources in the mountain barangays of Dauin, he said.

Alanano said the total cost of the water quality laboratory equipment would reach P365,000 for the entire set.

He added the town would also need to have a separate building, the design of which has to be approved based on standards of the Department of Health.

The mayor also said they have to train personnel for the said facility.

Alanano said the project could be implemented before the 2010 elections if it can be included in the priority programs and projects of the town as the local government unit has enough funds to purchase the laboratory equipment.

He stressed the importance of safe drinking water sources because water is essential to human health.

The laboratory would also become an income generating facility because it can conduct tests of water samples from the neighbouring municipalities.

The water quality laboratory is one of the projects envisioned by the Metropolitan Inter-local Government Health Zone.

A recent forum on the status of the water sources in Negros Oriental revealed that Dauin is one of the towns in the province that has zero records on water quality monitoring.

Once the facility is in place, the mayor said he would suggest to require all resorts and hotels in Dauin that have swimming pools to submit water samples to ensure that the water is not contaminated. (PNA)
LAP/jfp/MA

PNA (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=248295)

mao rong

December 19th, 2009, 06:46 AM

;48695295']ya and the good thing BPI opened a new branch in the business district of Marasbaras, Tacloban, just very close to RPT.:)

^^in most cases, BPI puts up Express Banking Center kiosks in areas like Rob malls. BPI, Metrobank and Robinsons Savings usually has ATM machines inside the mall.. BDO lang yung wala.

^^hindi allowed yung ibang banks sa RPT :ohno:

Dumagueteño

December 19th, 2009, 03:34 PM

Is the Robinsons Savings Bank a member of the 3 major network (Bancnet, Megaling & Expressnet)? I hope.

About SM, a friend whose bro works at NORECO 2, said that SM has actually inquired about the requirements but he's not sure if its for a mall or just an SM Savemore (grocery). But any kind of development small or big, we definitely welcome here in Dumaguete.

mao rong

December 19th, 2009, 07:42 PM

^^Bancnet

Dumagueteño

December 20th, 2009, 01:42 PM

Bancnet lang.. bati kau...

mao rong

December 20th, 2009, 01:46 PM

^^not sure kung megalink din...

tagaDgte

December 21st, 2009, 04:41 AM

^^not sure kung megalink din...

http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/upld/banks_upd/robinsons.JPG
is only affiliated with
http://www.dls-csb.edu.ph/onlinepayment/images/bancnet_logo.jpg

Source (http://www.robinsonsbank.com.ph)

orville1ph

December 21st, 2009, 04:51 AM

^^ bancnet and megalink are also interconnected, so, no problem transacting with both banking networks :)

vince995

December 21st, 2009, 01:43 PM

i'm still hoping that Music One or Odyssey will open a branch here in Robinsons Dumaguete. and also Apple-Mac shop? i think we don't have a clear distributor of Macintosh products here.

vince995

December 21st, 2009, 02:01 PM

Robinsons Dumaguete's hallways are larger than the usual malls, and we need to be thankful for that. Surely those spaces will be occupied soon. These hallways are ideal for coffee and food shops. The large area at the center, however, is an activity center, and I think there is a long term plan to put a fountain in that area...

^^i noticed that also... and im thinking if those spaces will be for tenants or display use, then why did they forgot to put some electrical floor outlets as preparation? even some display and decors, they have to use extension cords... naka taped na flat cord wire eh... and it's ugly to look at really (hehehe). sana na prepare nila ng maayos before the floor tile layouts.

vince995

December 21st, 2009, 02:40 PM

Shakey's RPD renovations are done by uymatiao construction. this construction firm i trust when it comes to workmanship... same firm that constructed the silliman portal west mall, SUMC new building, PHCCI, and others (good looking buildings).hehehe oh btw, and i think it's safe to say that silliman is the only school here in region 7 that has a mall... and that the school is a 36ha campus.

nicko

December 21st, 2009, 06:04 PM

My own panorama attempts just using my camera phone... :D
Taken last Saturday 10 minutes past midnight after watching Avatar..:) RPD was open until 12 midnight.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3431/front1m.jpg

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/7186/front2c.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6497/fudcourt2.jpg

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/8556/kaila.jpg

http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/9499/kfc.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6320/level2n.jpg

http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/2120/level2a.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6407/sm1.jpg

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/5809/sm2b.jpg

http://img63.imageshack.us/img63/4155/atrium1.jpg

http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/7770/fresco.jpg

nicko

December 21st, 2009, 06:10 PM

Let's welcome Greenwhich RPD Branch! Congratulations!
http://img695.imageshack.us/img695/4908/43163652.jpg

Jollibee - RPD
http://img685.imageshack.us/img685/6674/23551314.jpg

New stone accents on all Al Fresco Area posts... :)
http://img696.imageshack.us/img696/2074/stone.jpg

mao rong

December 21st, 2009, 06:24 PM

http://www.camarinessur.gov.ph/upld/banks_upd/robinsons.JPG
is only affiliated with
http://www.dls-csb.edu.ph/onlinepayment/images/bancnet_logo.jpg

Source (http://www.robinsonsbank.com.ph)

^^ bancnet and megalink are also interconnected, so, no problem transacting with both banking networks :)

^^expect the added charge as usual..:D

romantic_guy08

December 22nd, 2009, 04:20 AM

Congratulations to:

Jonathan Andro Tan and Crystal Eunice Dela Cruz both of Silliman University for making it to the Ayala Young Leaders Congress 2010!!!

http://www.ayalayoungleaders.ph/AYLC10.html

nicko

December 22nd, 2009, 06:38 AM

http://images03.olx.com.ph/ui/1/42/47/2413547_1.jpg
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