The three sugar mills of Negros Oriental...


1. CENTRAL AZUCARERA DE BAIS (Bais City):

2. UNIVERSAL ROBINA SUGAR MILLING CORPORATION (Manjuyod):


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URSUMCO and Robinsons are sister company....true?

True. Notice mo ang supersavers na sugar na baligya sa Robinsons Supermarkets?? they are all milled in URSUMCO, Neg Or and it is indicated on their packagings..

True. Notice mo ang supersavers na sugar na baligya sa Robinsons Supermarkets?? they are all milled in URSUMCO, Neg Or and it is indicated on their packagings..

Oh really...that's nice...There are already 2 businesses here in the province and one more to come...the Gohotel...soon in dumaguete city... That simply says that Gokongwei's businesses are doing well in the province..... Now Mr Henry Sy your turn to shine.... :banana::banana::banana:

Also, It is now the right time to transfer the City Hall to Bajumpandan for City's expansion...... kang Mayor Remollo pa ni nga time and I hope ma realize na ni siya....

*Chiquiting owns the lot where the new city hall is supposed to rise so now that he's the new mayor, the project might not push through. Bason di lang ma pulitika.

*Chiquiting owns the lot where the new city hall is supposed to rise so now that he's the new mayor, the project might not push through. Bason di lang ma pulitika.

The city really need to do it before it's too late, there are plenty of vacant lots along the diversion road.....and maybe they could do something just to materialize this dream. Anyway, I am expecting much on Chiquiting's administration with the help of Allan Cordova......

Ako wish list para sa bag-o na public officials:

1. Attract investors para naa decent paying jobs
(Para naa buying power ang mga tawo,
as a result mo flourish ang mga businesses diri kay daghan mo palit
dili kay pag summer mo hinay)
2. Peace and Order
3. Cleanliness
(Recycle Garbage, wala smoke belchers,
proper waste disposal especially nang gi dump sa boulevard ug sa dumpsite)
4. Stable and barato and electricity diri sa Dumaguete kay karon mas barato pa ang Cebu City ug electricity bisan ang Negros Oriental ang source
5. Naa support sa agriculture kay para stable ato food supply wala na need mo import
6. Wala na unta corrupt para ma gasto ug tarong ang funds example gagmay
ang kabelya gamiton para naa pa ma loklok sa bulsa
7. Unta mo use pud sila sa mga bag-o technology na available naman unta
pero wala gi gamit like computers, internet, etc.. gi gamit naman pero
kulang pa. unta naa pud internet forum para sa City no? nga mo lantaw
pud ang mga public officials para ku-ha-an nila ug ideas kay more heads is
better than one

Silliman Gym is finally being renovated. I hope they will install wood flooring. Oriental Hall is being renovated to accommodate the colleges of Mass Communication and Performing Arts while Guy Hall will be turned into a hotel. Undergoing asphalting of roads at Silliman. Sunburst is finally open at Robinsons.

Guys, would you like us to meet Friday night or weekend?

^^ Weekend is better..:)

SOON!!!!

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National Book Store - Dumaguete branch 2




NOW OPEN!!!!

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RPD Al Fresco Area


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

[QUOTE=nicko;57161841][CENTER]SOON!!!!

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National Book Store - Dumaguete branch 2

*That's good Nick, I hope they're not gonna close the Portal West branch, sayang pud

2nd branch will be at RPD and why would they close the Portal West Branch??? Hehehe

Silliman Gym is finally being renovated. I hope they will install wood flooring. Oriental Hall is being renovated to accommodate the colleges of Mass Communication and Performing Arts while Guy Hall will be turned into a hotel. Undergoing asphalting of roads at Silliman. Sunburst is finally open at Robinsons.

Guys, would you like us to meet Friday night or weekend?

*Who's coming guys and where? :)

^^ If you guys will go then i will...:)

2nd branch will be at RPD and why would they close the Portal West Branch??? Hehehe

*They would no doubt thrive at RPD coz a bookstore's needed there...I'm just wondering whether the first branch would still have enough clients when the second one opens...oh well, it can always depend on SU's market and that of nearby schools :) stupid me, it's a university town, buhi gyud ang mga bookstore :-)

Guys, trivia lang...since we're now seeing many national brands opening one or more branches in the city (i.e. Jabee, MI, Chooks to Go, Greenwich, NBS, etc.) do you know which chain beats them all? It has 11 branches in DGT :-)

SOON!!!!

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National Book Store - Dumaguete branch 2

The long wait is over for national bookstore sa RPD....:banana::banana::banana:... Nag comment ko sa facebook account nila about ani...I can still remember.. :lol::lol::lol:... Anyway, good news nicko ang like this much....

Guys, would you like us to meet Friday night or weekend?

Weekend is much better..... :banana::banana::banana::banana:

The long wait is over for national bookstore sa RPD....:banana::banana::banana:... Nag comment ko sa facebook account nila about ani...I can still remember.. :lol::lol::lol:... Anyway, good news nicko ang like this much....

Gamhanan jud ni si Jundem dah, tu-o man gyud sila sa imong demand hehe

Do you guys know what will occupy the former Maybank building near the Post Office? Reconstruction's almost done naman. Are they coming back or is it a new establishment?

^^ I think it's going to be Security Bank

Guys, trivia lang...since we're now seeing many national brands opening one or more branches in the city (i.e. Jabee, MI, Chooks to Go, Greenwich, NBS, etc.) do you know which chain beats them all? It has 11 branches in DGT :-)

Hmmmm lemme think................




done thinking.
Now tell us what. hahaha..:)

Had my dinner at Sunburst. Will post pics tmorrow

Hmmmm lemme think................




done thinking.
Now tell us what. hahaha..:)


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Branch Name Address
1.CLH DUMAGUETE 2 Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
2.CLH DGTE. 3 MABINI Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
3.CLH CERVANTES Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
4.CLH DUMAGUETE 1 (SILLIMAN) Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
5.CLH DUMAGUETE 5 Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
6.CLH ESCOLTA 2 Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
7.CLH BRICKTOWN Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
8.CLH BOULEVARD Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
9.CLH PERDICES Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
10.CLH LEGASPI Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
11.CLH SAN JOSE Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL

Hehe, kaingon kag unsa no? :lol:

Food for the gentlefolk

Dumaguete locals are finicky about their food. It’s a trait shared with all Filipinos, this love of good food, but it’s a telling fact that when the first mall in the "city of gentle people," Robinsons Place Dumaguete, opened last November, the biggest sales of the day were home appliances and KFC.


Even now, with a tenant ratio of 35% food to 65% non-food shops, the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site.

The visit to Negros Oriental’s capital last April 14-16 may have been a familiarization for media of the newest RLC property, but it quickly became a food trip, given the variety available in the city -- and we didn’t even have time to visit Jo’s Inato for their patented chicken or Panda’s for their fried ice cream or the resident sugba-sugba (a type of grill house) where corporate types rubbed elbows with dockhands for lunch.

Of the popular food places within the mall itself, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries is the homegrown favorite, a hangout for families and barkadas, tourists and locals. The original site downtown is still booming, and the mall café is frequently full, with only a few minutes in between customers. Given the traffic, it isn’t too surprising that the owner of the shop, Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria, is the incoming mayor of Dumaguete (he won by 51 votes).

Since founder Trining Teves Sagarbarria opened her garage-cum-bakeshop in 1977, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries has been the go-to place for pasalubong in Dumaguete, usually of the namesake sansrival cake, a buttery, nutty cake (P25/slice, P285/loaf with mango, chocolate and mocha flavor variants), and silvanas (P12 apiece, P100 per pack of 10), a round biscuit of thin meringue slices, powdery on the outside with crumbs, and sticky on the inside with caramelized sugar, and oozing with buttercream filling. The family recipes reputedly date back to the Spanish colonial period.

These days, the shop also offers a choice of pasta and sandwiches, and several drink options. Try the flavored café latte (I’d suggest hazelnut, but there’s also Irish coffee, caramel and almond mocha) and for the heck of it, the intriguingly named Teekanne teas -- "Happy Moods," dubbed "enlivening herbal tea blend with green" and "Sweet Kiss," an infusion of cherry and strawberry. Given that the pastries are on the sweet side, tea (or water at that) will be a good idea.

If dessert isn’t really your thing, and Mexican more your style, there’s Cebu-based Mooon Café at the alfresco area of the mall, quickly becoming a local favorite (in fact it’s one of the places a Dumaguete native suggested I check out). At night, the place is packed, outside seating preferred by those who want to listen to the night’s live entertainment, the stage dominating the court despite a water playground of large "bubble" buoys and a balloon slide.

Mooon Café’s interiors are colorful and whimsical, from the painted washbasins to the cute little salt and pepper shakers. With the doors open and the fans whirring, and the air-con on full blast, one can still hear the band and have their slice of quesadilla or quatro quezo pizza too. Add to that a heaping of beef salpicao, dripping "nacho spinners" or campesino jalapeño, and yummy Mexican baby back ribs. The house specialty drink is sangria and their own blend of iced tea, but as these are sticky-sweet and extra fruity, I’d suggest sticking to cola.

Outside the mall, the go-to place would be Rizal Blvd. (so named because Rizal stayed the night on his way to Dapitan), right beside the sea. If you’re lucky, you can be invited to have tsokolate sa batirol (hot chocolate), mangga and budbud kabug (a type of suman made of millet and coconut milk and wrapped in banana leaves), puto maya (rice cake) too, on the second floor of Silliman Hall, the oldest standing stick-style structure in the university overlooking the boulevard. The view is pretty, the wind lovely, and the building itself, which houses the anthropology museum, romantic.

If tea at Silliman Hall isn’t on your can-do list, perhaps you can settle for buying Silliman’s famous cheese bread from the cafeteria, wash it down with Mountain Dew (Silliman graduates swear by this combo) and proceed to the port/boulevard area where tiny plastic tables are set up by street vendors peddling fried goodies, the best of the lot being a fish tempura that’s a cross between kikiam and Jeprox (a type of fish cracker), that old childhood snack for the 1980s babies. They serve soft drinks here too.

Hayahay Treehouse Bar is a popular night spot, so much that even the parked cars would have youngsters passing around drinks, and right beside it is sister-establishment Lab-as Restaurant ("hayahay" connotes relaxation, whereas "lab-as" means "fresh"), a "family place" from the looks of it, both boasting of the freshest catch available, fish and shellfish, you name it, with meat produce thrown in and vegetable dishes as in the serving of okra, kangkong (swamp cabbage) and eggplant slices with a helping of guinamos (sauce made of salted and fermented anchovies, which may also use baby shrimp or oysters).

Five minutes away from the boulevard, but worth the trip for the quiet, would be Likha Tapas and Vodka Bar at the South Sea Hotel (the same owners of the Azalea Restaurant & Bar in Sibulan, more than an hour’s drive away from the city proper). They’ve got a plethora of vodkas from around the world (Russia, Austria, Sweden, Poland, France, Italy, New Zealand, the US, Kazakhstan), Mexican tequila, a variety of imported beer, and specialty cocktails, including martinis and margaritas. Bar chow care of the New York-trained chef ranges from mini pork chimichangas to tiny tuna burgers laced with wasabi to a main course of Australian T-bone steak (P380, 365g). Good stuff.

In Dumaguete, there’s not a lot to be had in terms of entertainment outside a good movie, a beach jaunt, a poetry reading, or getting up close and personal with native deer and bats at the sanctuary in Silliman, but all the locals seem to want is good conversation with good food (of the non-endangered species kind) -- and they’ve got that down pat.

source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=11205)

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Branch Name Address
1.CLH DUMAGUETE 2 Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
2.CLH DGTE. 3 MABINI Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
3.CLH CERVANTES Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
4.CLH DUMAGUETE 1 (SILLIMAN) Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
5.CLH DUMAGUETE 5 Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
6.CLH ESCOLTA 2 Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
7.CLH BRICKTOWN Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
8.CLH BOULEVARD Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
9.CLH PERDICES Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
10.CLH LEGASPI Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL
11.CLH SAN JOSE Dumaguete City, NEGROS ORIENTAL

Hehe, kaingon kag unsa no? :lol:

Kusug diay kaayo ang prendahanay dri noh?? hehehehe :nuts:

Food for the gentlefolk

Dumaguete locals are finicky about their food. It’s a trait shared with all Filipinos, this love of good food, but it’s a telling fact that when the first mall in the "city of gentle people," Robinsons Place Dumaguete, opened last November, the biggest sales of the day were home appliances and KFC.


Even now, with a tenant ratio of 35% food to 65% non-food shops, the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site.

The visit to Negros Oriental’s capital last April 14-16 may have been a familiarization for media of the newest RLC property, but it quickly became a food trip, given the variety available in the city -- and we didn’t even have time to visit Jo’s Inato for their patented chicken or Panda’s for their fried ice cream or the resident sugba-sugba (a type of grill house) where corporate types rubbed elbows with dockhands for lunch.

Of the popular food places within the mall itself, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries is the homegrown favorite, a hangout for families and barkadas, tourists and locals. The original site downtown is still booming, and the mall café is frequently full, with only a few minutes in between customers. Given the traffic, it isn’t too surprising that the owner of the shop, Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria, is the incoming mayor of Dumaguete (he won by 51 votes).

Since founder Trining Teves Sagarbarria opened her garage-cum-bakeshop in 1977, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries has been the go-to place for pasalubong in Dumaguete, usually of the namesake sansrival cake, a buttery, nutty cake (P25/slice, P285/loaf with mango, chocolate and mocha flavor variants), and silvanas (P12 apiece, P100 per pack of 10), a round biscuit of thin meringue slices, powdery on the outside with crumbs, and sticky on the inside with caramelized sugar, and oozing with buttercream filling. The family recipes reputedly date back to the Spanish colonial period.

These days, the shop also offers a choice of pasta and sandwiches, and several drink options. Try the flavored café latte (I’d suggest hazelnut, but there’s also Irish coffee, caramel and almond mocha) and for the heck of it, the intriguingly named Teekanne teas -- "Happy Moods," dubbed "enlivening herbal tea blend with green" and "Sweet Kiss," an infusion of cherry and strawberry. Given that the pastries are on the sweet side, tea (or water at that) will be a good idea.

If dessert isn’t really your thing, and Mexican more your style, there’s Cebu-based Mooon Café at the alfresco area of the mall, quickly becoming a local favorite (in fact it’s one of the places a Dumaguete native suggested I check out). At night, the place is packed, outside seating preferred by those who want to listen to the night’s live entertainment, the stage dominating the court despite a water playground of large "bubble" buoys and a balloon slide.

Mooon Café’s interiors are colorful and whimsical, from the painted washbasins to the cute little salt and pepper shakers. With the doors open and the fans whirring, and the air-con on full blast, one can still hear the band and have their slice of quesadilla or quatro quezo pizza too. Add to that a heaping of beef salpicao, dripping "nacho spinners" or campesino jalapeño, and yummy Mexican baby back ribs. The house specialty drink is sangria and their own blend of iced tea, but as these are sticky-sweet and extra fruity, I’d suggest sticking to cola.

Outside the mall, the go-to place would be Rizal Blvd. (so named because Rizal stayed the night on his way to Dapitan), right beside the sea. If you’re lucky, you can be invited to have tsokolate sa batirol (hot chocolate), mangga and budbud kabug (a type of suman made of millet and coconut milk and wrapped in banana leaves), puto maya (rice cake) too, on the second floor of Silliman Hall, the oldest standing stick-style structure in the university overlooking the boulevard. The view is pretty, the wind lovely, and the building itself, which houses the anthropology museum, romantic.

If tea at Silliman Hall isn’t on your can-do list, perhaps you can settle for buying Silliman’s famous cheese bread from the cafeteria, wash it down with Mountain Dew (Silliman graduates swear by this combo) and proceed to the port/boulevard area where tiny plastic tables are set up by street vendors peddling fried goodies, the best of the lot being a fish tempura that’s a cross between kikiam and Jeprox (a type of fish cracker), that old childhood snack for the 1980s babies. They serve soft drinks here too.

Hayahay Treehouse Bar is a popular night spot, so much that even the parked cars would have youngsters passing around drinks, and right beside it is sister-establishment Lab-as Restaurant ("hayahay" connotes relaxation, whereas "lab-as" means "fresh"), a "family place" from the looks of it, both boasting of the freshest catch available, fish and shellfish, you name it, with meat produce thrown in and vegetable dishes as in the serving of okra, kangkong (swamp cabbage) and eggplant slices with a helping of guinamos (sauce made of salted and fermented anchovies, which may also use baby shrimp or oysters).

Five minutes away from the boulevard, but worth the trip for the quiet, would be Likha Tapas and Vodka Bar at the South Sea Hotel (the same owners of the Azalea Restaurant & Bar in Sibulan, more than an hour’s drive away from the city proper). They’ve got a plethora of vodkas from around the world (Russia, Austria, Sweden, Poland, France, Italy, New Zealand, the US, Kazakhstan), Mexican tequila, a variety of imported beer, and specialty cocktails, including martinis and margaritas. Bar chow care of the New York-trained chef ranges from mini pork chimichangas to tiny tuna burgers laced with wasabi to a main course of Australian T-bone steak (P380, 365g). Good stuff.

In Dumaguete, there’s not a lot to be had in terms of entertainment outside a good movie, a beach jaunt, a poetry reading, or getting up close and personal with native deer and bats at the sanctuary in Silliman, but all the locals seem to want is good conversation with good food (of the non-endangered species kind) -- and they’ve got that down pat.

source (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=11205)


Nice article. Thanks so much for posting this, @Linguine!.. :cheers:

Here are the pics posted along with the article:

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Fresh seafood from Lab-as Restaurant

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Tuna mini-burger and smoked salmon hors d’oeuvres from Likha Tapas and Vodka Bar

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Sans rival and silvanas from Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries

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Budbud kabug from Silliman Hall

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CEBU’s Mooon Cafe has successfully expanded to Dumaguete.

finally, RPD got it's first bookstore.. powerbooks ug fully booked napud unta sunod ^^

Gamhanan jud ni si Jundem dah, tu-o man gyud sila sa imong demand hehe

Dili ponsing... nakita pud na nila..... next na sad dapat more amusement....hehehheheh

Had my dinner at Sunburst. Will post pics tmorrow

Just had my first lunch at sunburst today.... post few pics tomorrow too...hehehhehe....

Guys, trivia lang...since we're now seeing many national brands opening one or more branches in the city (i.e. Jabee, MI, Chooks to Go, Greenwich, NBS, etc.) do you know which chain beats them all? It has 11 branches in DGT :-)

hmmmmmmmmmm.... Scoobys............ :lol::lol::lol::lol:

My late dinner at Sunburst. Went there at around 10:30pm and there were still diners. Mooon Cafe was still full and there was a party at BDO, probably for the opening celebration. Anyway, i managed to take some snapshots using my trusty, old phone...:)

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The whole restaurant is still on a dry-run so service is not perfect. But over-all, i enjoyed. Sunburst is definitely a very good addition to the al fresco dining experience at RPD.. :cheers: :cheers:

yehey NBS @ RPD :banana:

Nice article. Thanks so much for posting this, @Linguine!.. :cheers:

Here are the pics posted along with the article:

http://www.bworldonline.com/webpics/articles/image/duma-lab.jpg
Fresh seafood from Lab-as Restaurant

http://www.bworldonline.com/webpics/articles/image/duma-likha.jpg
Tuna mini-burger and smoked salmon hors d’oeuvres from Likha Tapas and Vodka Bar

http://www.bworldonline.com/webpics/articles/image/duma-sansrival.jpg
Sans rival and silvanas from Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries

http://www.bworldonline.com/webpics/articles/image/duma-budbud.jpg
Budbud kabug from Silliman Hall

http://www.bworldonline.com/webpics/articles/image/duma-mooncafe.jpg
CEBU’s Mooon Cafe has successfully expanded to Dumaguete.

Delicious post :cheers:

My late dinner at Sunburst. Went there at around 10:30pm and there were still diners. Mooon Cafe was still full and there was a party at BDO, probably for the opening celebration. Anyway, i managed to take some snapshots using my trusty, old phone...:)

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The whole restaurant is still on a dry-run so service is not perfect. But over-all, i enjoyed. Sunburst is definitely a very good addition to the al fresco dining experience at RPD.. :cheers: :cheers:

Well service is quite ok and the food is also good..... nice experience..... and I can't wait for PINO...hehehehhe

OTTO SHOES AT RPD IS NOW OPEN

Same here.. Can't wait for PINO, THE GUSTAVIAN, and LHUILLIER TEA HOUSE! Whats taking them so long?? Hmmm.. Para ma complete na ang area....

Im wondering where national book store will be locted...

OTTO SHOES AT RPD IS NOW OPEN


Speaking of, naa pa ang ITTI sa downtown?

Food for the gentlefolk

Dumaguete locals are finicky about their food. It’s a trait shared with all Filipinos, this love of good food, but it’s a telling fact that when the first mall in the "city of gentle people," Robinsons Place Dumaguete, opened last November, the biggest sales of the day were home appliances and KFC.


Even now, with a tenant ratio of 35% food to 65% non-food shops, the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site.

The visit to Negros Oriental’s capital last April 14-16 may have been a familiarization for media of the newest RLC property, but it quickly became a food trip, given the variety available in the city -- and we didn’t even have time to visit Jo’s Inato for their patented chicken or Panda’s for their fried ice cream or the resident sugba-sugba (a type of grill house) where corporate types rubbed elbows with dockhands for lunch.

Of the popular food places within the mall itself, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries is the homegrown favorite, a hangout for families and barkadas, tourists and locals. The original site downtown is still booming, and the mall café is frequently full, with only a few minutes in between customers. Given the traffic, it isn’t too surprising that the owner of the shop, Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria, is the incoming mayor of Dumaguete (he won by 51 votes).

Since founder Trining Teves Sagarbarria opened her garage-cum-bakeshop in 1977, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries has been the go-to place for pasalubong in Dumaguete, usually of the namesake sansrival cake, a buttery, nutty cake (P25/slice, P285/loaf with mango, chocolate and mocha flavor variants), and silvanas (P12 apiece, P100 per pack of 10), a round biscuit of thin meringue slices, powdery on the outside with crumbs, and sticky on the inside with caramelized sugar, and oozing with buttercream filling. The family recipes reputedly date back to the Spanish colonial period.

These days, the shop also offers a choice of pasta and sandwiches, and several drink options. Try the flavored café latte (I’d suggest hazelnut, but there’s also Irish coffee, caramel and almond mocha) and for the heck of it, the intriguingly named Teekanne teas -- "Happy Moods," dubbed "enlivening herbal tea blend with green" and "Sweet Kiss," an infusion of cherry and strawberry. Given that the pastries are on the sweet side, tea (or water at that) will be a good idea.

If dessert isn’t really your thing, and Mexican more your style, there’s Cebu-based Mooon Café at the alfresco area of the mall, quickly becoming a local favorite (in fact it’s one of the places a Dumaguete native suggested I check out). At night, the place is packed, outside seating preferred by those who want to listen to the night’s live entertainment, the stage dominating the court despite a water playground of large "bubble" buoys and a balloon slide.

Mooon Café’s interiors are colorful and whimsical, from the painted washbasins to the cute little salt and pepper shakers. With the doors open and the fans whirring, and the air-con on full blast, one can still hear the band and have their slice of quesadilla or quatro quezo pizza too. Add to that a heaping of beef salpicao, dripping "nacho spinners" or campesino jalapeño, and yummy Mexican baby back ribs. The house specialty drink is sangria and their own blend of iced tea, but as these are sticky-sweet and extra fruity, I’d suggest sticking to cola.

Outside the mall, the go-to place would be Rizal Blvd. (so named because Rizal stayed the night on his way to Dapitan), right beside the sea. If you’re lucky, you can be invited to have tsokolate sa batirol (hot chocolate), mangga and budbud kabug (a type of suman made of millet and coconut milk and wrapped in banana leaves), puto maya (rice cake) too, on the second floor of Silliman Hall, the oldest standing stick-style structure in the university overlooking the boulevard. The view is pretty, the wind lovely, and the building itself, which houses the anthropology museum, romantic.

If tea at Silliman Hall isn’t on your can-do list, perhaps you can settle for buying Silliman’s famous cheese bread from the cafeteria, wash it down with Mountain Dew (Silliman graduates swear by this combo) and proceed to the port/boulevard area where tiny plastic tables are set up by street vendors peddling fried goodies, the best of the lot being a fish tempura that’s a cross between kikiam and Jeprox (a type of fish cracker), that old childhood snack for the 1980s babies. They serve soft drinks here too.

Hayahay Treehouse Bar is a popular night spot, so much that even the parked cars would have youngsters passing around drinks, and right beside it is sister-establishment Lab-as Restaurant ("hayahay" connotes relaxation, whereas "lab-as" means "fresh"), a "family place" from the looks of it, both boasting of the freshest catch available, fish and shellfish, you name it, with meat produce thrown in and vegetable dishes as in the serving of okra, kangkong (swamp cabbage) and eggplant slices with a helping of guinamos (sauce made of salted and fermented anchovies, which may also use baby shrimp or oysters).

Five minutes away from the boulevard, but worth the trip for the quiet, would be Likha Tapas and Vodka Bar at the South Sea Hotel (the same owners of the Azalea Restaurant & Bar in Sibulan, more than an hour’s drive away from the city proper). They’ve got a plethora of vodkas from around the world (Russia, Austria, Sweden, Poland, France, Italy, New Zealand, the US, Kazakhstan), Mexican tequila, a variety of imported beer, and specialty cocktails, including martinis and margaritas. Bar chow care of the New York-trained chef ranges from mini pork chimichangas to tiny tuna burgers laced with wasabi to a main course of Australian T-bone steak (P380, 365g). Good stuff.

In Dumaguete, there’s not a lot to be had in terms of entertainment outside a good movie, a beach jaunt, a poetry reading, or getting up close and personal with native deer and bats at the sanctuary in Silliman, but all the locals seem to want is good conversation with good food (of the non-endangered species kind) -- and they’ve got that down pat.

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Lamiah oi, love this post...salamat Migo :-)

And I quote "the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site"...Panawagan sa lahat ng masasarap na food chains nationwide, we're waiting for you hehe...

Do you guys know what will occupy the former Maybank building near the Post Office? Reconstruction's almost done naman. Are they coming back or is it a new establishment?

That buiilding is owned by the family of Martinez-Angtay...It will be occupied by their lending business...

Guys, how about Bo's Coffee @ 4PM tomorrow. If you don't like the time and place kindly suggest, at least we should have a consensus...If you like this time and place kindly quote this reply and put your name below...

My late dinner at Sunburst. Went there at around 10:30pm and there were still diners. Mooon Cafe was still full and there was a party at BDO, probably for the opening celebration. Anyway, i managed to take some snapshots using my trusty, old phone...:)

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The whole restaurant is still on a dry-run so service is not perfect. But over-all, i enjoyed. Sunburst is definitely a very good addition to the al fresco dining experience at RPD.. :cheers: :cheers:

Having my first lunch at Mooon yesterday was quite an experience. There were plenty of people, even in the nearby Sunburst and Bo's! I could feel the dynamism, and the promise that soon RPD will be hosting an even bigger array of fastfood and other brand names...I am definitely excited!

Speaking of, naa pa ang ITTI sa downtown?

Itti is not there anymore. It was replaced by Unitop. That store is quite memorable as I used to get my Caterpillar shoes there, especially when they had a sale...And even though I got my Caterpillar shoes on sale they last for at least 3 years!

By the way, the construction of the hotel at the back of Robinsons was announced yesterday by Mayor Sagarbarria on TV.

By the way, the construction of the hotel at the back of Robinsons was announced yesterday by Mayor Sagarbarria on TV.

is this the Go-Hotel of the Gokongwei's ritch? :banana:

Itti is not there anymore. It was replaced by Unitop. That store is quite memorable as I used to get my Caterpillar shoes there, especially when they had a sale...And even though I got my Caterpillar shoes on sale they last for at least 3 years!

CAT is really sturdy stuff.. i'm still wearing the caterpillar shirts i got there still looks like new :cheers:

Same here.. Can't wait for PINO, THE GUSTAVIAN, and LHUILLIER TEA HOUSE! Whats taking them so long?? Hmmm.. Para ma complete na ang area....

oh yeah upscale dining places at the Al-Fresco :banana:

By the way, the construction of the hotel at the back of Robinsons was announced yesterday by Mayor Sagarbarria on TV.

Did he say when mag-start ang construction Ritch? Within the next 3-5 years was the timeframe mentioned in the newspapers for all 3 proposed GoHotels...

Lamiah oi, love this post...salamat Migo :-)

And I quote "the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site"...Panawagan sa lahat ng masasarap na food chains nationwide, we're waiting for you hehe...

How about Max's Restaurant?
Kinsa naay 12-20 Million para franchise fee? hehe :D

[CENTER]Dive Dumaguete (DuCoMi Pier)



....sadly is a worldclass - dive-site totally destroyed since year by DUCOM itself, even the dive-community had solutions and raised already money with international support to safe the spot... :(

well typical Philippines, the quick buck is more important than environmental awareness and long term planning

Im wondering where national book store will be locted...

Maybe that vacant stall behind "bounce and bounce". That is the right location for me. I bet NBS should not be placed right beside the populated food chain area in the ground level :lol::lol::lol::lol:

That is something to we have to look forward to... Hurry NBS late ka na sa school opening..ehheheheh

Did he say when mag-start ang construction Ritch? Within the next 3-5 years was the timeframe mentioned in the newspapers for all 3 proposed GoHotels...

As of this writing and as far as I know, 2 hotels are now ongoing construction.. that 8 story building in front of dgte fire station and one in front of ultra which is also 10 story building...another hotel at the Dumaguete Business Park?....hmmmmm......:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

I think NBS-RPD will occupy the big space beside sarabia optical going towards the spaces beside mixed berry.. i think lang.. kay mao raman space nabilin na dako2x... hehe

Having my first lunch at Mooon yesterday was quite an experience. There were plenty of people, even in the nearby Sunburst and Bo's! I could feel the dynamism, and the promise that soon RPD will be hosting an even bigger array of fastfood and other brand names...I am definitely excited!

My duty tmorrow is 8am-5pm. So if you guys are already there, please give me a beep so i can follow...:) Jundem, Ritch, i think you guys know my number na... :cheers:

Meanwhile........

folded&hung's space at LSP is actually located right beside Nike Court. And it occupies the space of Dickies, Merrel, No Fear, and Sketchers. Quite big!!

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RPD, i like :okay:

mas lami pa ang burger sa taster's/howyang kay sa sunburst sa? i miss our local fastfood chains.. labi na ang spag sa scooby's ug pizza sa rosante/roberto's :cheers:

mas lami pa ang burger sa taster's/howyang kay sa sunburst sa? i miss our local fastfood chains.. labi na ang spag sa scooby's ug pizza sa rosante/roberto's :cheers:

Yeah...exactly, I like the chilidog with iced mocha sa Tasters..hehehehe......... :banana::banana::banana:

i just knew recently that taster's and howyang had the same proprietor :bash: no wonder their burgers taste the same ^^

Nuthing beats howyang's burger!!

Nuthing beats howyang's burger!!

Speaking of Howyang...I want to repost this photos from your previous post Nicko.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:



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is this the Go-Hotel of the Gokongwei's ritch? :banana:




Did he say when mag-start ang construction Ritch? Within the next 3-5 years was the timeframe mentioned in the newspapers for all 3 proposed GoHotels...

It's the GoHotel which will be constructed next year...

I think NBS-RPD will occupy the big space beside sarabia optical going towards the spaces beside mixed berry.. i think lang.. kay mao raman space nabilin na dako2x... hehe

I don't think they will settle for a second level space unless they will put an escalator going to that area...And I believe it will be a smaller store so as not to jeopardize Silliman operations...

Open na ang Zagu! Yey! :carrot: :carrot:
2nd floor Robinson's Food Court

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Sa Robinsons Dumaguete ni bai? Pila ang Sunburst sa Dumaguete?


Nice pics of Dumaguete! :okay: I love the interior of the mall. So as the exterior.:cheers:

Open na ang Zagu! Yey! :carrot: :carrot:
2nd floor Robinson's Food Court

^^ hehehe my gf's fave cooler

but i'm waiting for krispy kreme :dance2::dance2::dance2:

Sa Robinsons Dumaguete ni bai? Pila ang Sunburst sa Dumaguete?

Nice pics of Dumaguete! :okay: I love the interior of the mall. So as the exterior.:bash:

*Yep, this is in RPD Carl, their first branch in DGT...btw, how's M. Lhuillier Dimsum and Teahouse doing there, masarap ba ang pagkain nila? I haven't tried that resto yet, wala man silay branch sa Cebu as far as I know, I think it's a new venture of the Lhuilliers. First lang yata diyan sa RPT.

Open na ang Zagu! Yey! :carrot: :carrot:
2nd floor Robinson's Food Court

Nice ;-)

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*Yep, this is in RPD Carl, their first branch in DGT...btw, how's M. Lhuillier Dimsum and Teahouse doing there, masarap ba ang pagkain nila? I haven't tried that resto yet, wala man silay branch sa Cebu as far as I know, I think it's a new venture of the Lhuilliers. First lang yata diyan sa RPT.

Ahh. Thanks for the info. Okay naman ang Dimsum dito. Marami namang kumakain. Although di ko pa natikman food nila. Pero masarap ata.:lol:

which LGU's do you think is most likely to be the 6th city of the province?

My Top 3:
Sibulan
Mabinay
Siaton

Valencia fits the bill too especially in income :cheers:

SOON IN ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE ALFRESCO AREA

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Guys, just wanna knw u thoughts about this. do u guys think that sagarbarria might block business establishments from investing here to protect his own business?? like for instance he might block red ribbon to protect sans rival or he might block an incoming bar or club to protect his club el camino.... u think that might happen?? just sumthing me and my friends had talked about.

Ahh. Thanks for the info. Okay naman ang Dimsum dito. Marami namang kumakain. Although di ko pa natikman food nila. Pero masarap ata.:lol:

^^masarap din pati M.Lhuilliers Taxis...:D

Guys, just wanna knw u thoughts about this. do u guys think that sagarbarria might block business establishments from investing here to protect his own business?? like for instance he might block red ribbon to protect sans rival or he might block an incoming bar or club to protect his club el camino.... u think that might happen?? just sumthing me and my friends had talked about.

I've been thinking about the exact same thing Nick...waaahhh!!! But I have high hopes for him. Besides, I don't think he's powerful enough to block businesses from coming in...Di siya pwede mag-hari2x diri coz we have several other influential families who have interests na matapakan niya in that case...Most food chains that have opened here were franchised by local businessmen man pud di ba?

I love Sans Rival but please, we deserve variety!!! For the longest time Scooby's, Sans Rival og Chin Loong ra ang ginakaon nato diri, how many millions has he earned already from those restaurants? As mayor, it's time for him to welcome the competition :-)

^^masarap din pati M.Lhuilliers Taxis...:D

Are they the first company to operate metered taxis in TAC Mao? It seems the Lhuilliers are now diversifying, they can't simply rely on their pawnshop business alone. They have plenty of competitors. After dimsum and taxis, what's next? Lhuillier Beer perhaps? :lol:

Guys, just wanna knw u thoughts about this. do u guys think that sagarbarria might block business establishments from investing here to protect his own business?? like for instance he might block red ribbon to protect sans rival or he might block an incoming bar or club to protect his club el camino.... u think that might happen?? just sumthing me and my friends had talked about.

If he is still planning to run for office after 3 years then he don't have the right to do it...and besides Trade and Industry was his committee when he was still a city councilor and lots of business are coming in..... I guess he is not going to do it for all of us... just trust him...And allan cordova won't allow it also.... think positive guys....

Dumaguete is not a small town in some desolate province where the mayor can influence the awarding of business permits and the like.. just like the time of the Abines Family in Santander, Cebu wherein their house is the place to go when you apply for a business permit, not the town hall :bash: and if they can't stop you from operating in their town, they'll cut your water & power supply :lol:

i'm pretty sure that won't happen in Dumzville :ohno:

in fact, we should be pleased to have a business-minded bureaucrat at the helm in city hall :cheers:

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Top 10 Infrastructure Priorities for Dumaguete 2010-2013: (My Opinion)

1) Make the Dumaguete Diversion Road (DDS) a priority project to be finished by the end of 2010.

2) Widen Veterans Avenue (Real St.) from the city limit in Brgy. Banilad all the way to the city limit in Brgy. Bunao from a 2-lane highway to a four-lane highway.

3) Put up pedestrian overpasses in junctions with high pedestrian traffic (e.g. Provincial Hospital, NORSU, St. Paul’s, Public Market).

4) Put up traffic lights in major junctions and use a standard traffic signage design so as not to confuse the motorists.

5) Consider a separate and detached City Hospital capable of having 300+ beds

6) Transfer the present city hall to a larger modern government center either in Brgy. Balugo or Brgy. Batinguel.

7) Link the Dumaguete Business Park to Rizal Bouelvard then Piapi Beach (Escano) to Bantayan (South Sea) for a Coastal Road to ease traffic on Perdices/Hibbard Avenue.

8) Install flood control gates in the mouth of the Banica River and improve the drainage system so the floods of February 2009 will not happen again.

9) Add another pier at the port to complement growing cargo operations and separate the two operations (2 piers for passenger & 2 piers for cargo).

10) Consider sea reclamation north or south of Rizal Bouelavard for another business park or IT Hub.

what do you think guys? doable? viable? feasible? or mission impossible? :lol:

Masarap talga ang Pino. :D:cheers:

which LGU's do you think is most likely to be the 6th city of the province?

My Top 3:
Sibulan
Mabinay
Siaton

Valencia fits the bill too especially in income :cheers:

Valencia is number 1 because it is already a first class town, it has plenty of cash in the banks, and it is adjacent to Dumaguete. It has a lot of potentials as an industrial and export site, aside from being a tourism area. The downside is its small population. The three other towns, Sibulan, Mabinay and Siaton are only either 2nd or 3rd class towns.

Top 10 Infrastructure Priorities for Dumaguete 2010-2013: (My Opinion)

1) Make the Dumaguete Diversion Road (DDS) a priority project to be finished by the end of 2010.



Being done but I guess they need to speed up its completion...

Top 10 Infrastructure Priorities for Dumaguete 2010-2013: (My Opinion)

2) Widen Veterans Avenue (Real St.) from the city limit in Brgy. Banilad all the way to the city limit in Brgy. Bunao from a 2-lane highway to a four-lane highway.



Viable and feasible but I guess they have to demolish some structures along the road...And have some money to pay for the demolition of these structures...


3) Put up pedestrian overpasses in junctions with high pedestrian traffic (e.g. Provincial Hospital, NORSU, St. Paul’s, Public Market).


Also in front of Robinsons. Traffic in that area will start to build especially now that they are starting to construct the mall beside Robinsons....


4) Put up traffic lights in major junctions and use a standard traffic signage design so as not to confuse the motorists.


Viable in the long term but maybe not a priority this time...


5) Consider a separate and detached City Hospital capable of having 300+ beds


Viable in the long term...


6) Transfer the present city hall to a larger modern government center either in Brgy. Balugo or Brgy. Batinguel.



A medium term priority...

7) Link the Dumaguete Business Park to Rizal Bouelvard then Piapi Beach (Escano) to Bantayan (South Sea) for a Coastal Road to ease traffic on Perdices/Hibbard Avenue.



A medium term priority...


8) Install flood control gates in the mouth of the Banica River and improve the drainage system so the floods of February 2009 will not happen again.



I am not sure if this is an immediate or a medium term priority...

9) Add another pier at the port to complement growing cargo operations and separate the two operations (2 piers for passenger & 2 piers for cargo).


An additional port and berthing spaces for ships has just been completed but dredging I guess is still on going...


10) Consider sea reclamation north or south of Rizal Bouelavard for another business park or IT Hub.


Don't we have enough space here for parks and buildings? The best thing these days is to construct buildings vertically so we won't be wasting spaces...If they could reclaim without damaging the environment maybe this would be a viable thing to do...

^^ thanks for the inputs Ritch

i just hope we'll have a city hall that we can truly be proud of.. the present city hall is horrendously decrepit :ohno:

TWas nice seeing u ritchie and jundem!

May 21, 2010

Hotel beside Union Bank, Veterans Avenue

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Hotel in front of the fire station, Colon St.

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battle of the tallest hotels in the city... Bring it on!!!

^^ thanks for the pics Ponsing

let's now call Real St. as Veterans Avenue :cheers:

I took a peek and construction is well underway at the old Ho's Art building beside LSP. I wonder what it's going to be? The Meja Group has also started the construction of their commercial complex beside RPD. Nice.

^^ thanks for the pics Ponsing

let's now call Real St. as Veterans Avenue :cheers:

Right, my bad hehe

Are they the first company to operate metered taxis in TAC Mao? It seems the Lhuilliers are now diversifying, they can't simply rely on their pawnshop business alone. They have plenty of competitors. After dimsum and taxis, what's next? Lhuillier Beer perhaps? :lol:

^^nope...back in the 90s may nag operate pero di nag click...i hope now maging ok na sya...:)

The 4th Kabulakan Festival Parade...Unfortunately, there were few contingents and the crowd was disappointed. GMA star Aljur stole the show.


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i suggest the City Tourism Office go back to the drawing board with regards to the city's two festivals (Sandurot & Kabulakan)

i suggest the City Tourism Office go back to the drawing board with regards to the city's two festivals (Sandurot & Kabulakan)

Is Sandurot bigger than Buglasan in terms of contingents, budget, etc? Sorry for being clueless coz I just recently moved back here :) And is there a separate Santa Cruzan parade at the end of the month? I'm not sure who came up with Kabulakan but if it's supposed to draw tourists, they have to make it work...

Another question: What is that big complex under construction behind the Caltex station near Eterna?

Another question: What is that big complex under construction behind the Caltex station near Eterna?

last time i heard it's a commercial strip (mini-mall).. but construction work has been stagnant for many months now

Is Sandurot bigger than Buglasan in terms of contingents, budget, etc? Sorry for being clueless coz I just recently moved back here :) And is there a separate Santa Cruzan parade at the end of the month? I'm not sure who came up with Kabulakan but if it's supposed to draw tourists, they have to make it work...

Buglasan is bigger contingent-wise and budget-wise with all the cities and municipalities of the province getting involved especially in the street dancing..

Sandurot is just a city affair during the fiesta celebrations with hardly 50% of the city's 30 barangays participating in the street dancing..

there is a more solemn Santacruzan procession though organized by the Parish of St. Catherine (the real Santacruzan sans the festivities) usually at the last Sunday of May..

City Tourism Office started the Kabulakan Festival 2-3 years ago under Tuting Perdices but it's hardly making it's mark in drawing the tourists to come.. mainly, it's just for local consumption dare i say it

TWas nice seeing u ritchie and jundem!

Same here Nicko...hope next time daghan na ta... and nice talking with you guys.... :banana::banana::banana:

The 4th Kabulakan Festival Parade...Unfortunately, there were few contingents and the crowd was disappointed. GMA star Aljur stole the show.

Thanks for the photos ponsing.... fewer contingent this year it is because this festival happen after the election or was being organized on the election period......Brgy taclobo, bagacay are the former champions of this festival and failed to join this years festival and i don't know the reason why.... :lol::lol:

May 21, 2010

Hotel beside Union Bank, Veterans Avenue

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Hotel in front of the fire station, Colon St.

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Hotels are now coming to Dumaguete City and who is going to be the tallest hotel in the city..eehhehe.....

Valencia is number 1 because it is already a first class town, it has plenty of cash in the banks, and it is adjacent to Dumaguete. It has a lot of potentials as an industrial and export site, aside from being a tourism area. The downside is its small population. The three other towns, Sibulan, Mabinay and Siaton are only either 2nd or 3rd class towns.

For me would be Valencia... Economic Zone is already there and it's going to make a lot of money and income in that municipality will actually rise up....Subdivisions, millionaires village are a few improvements of Valencia..... Sibulan is also on its way to Cityhood..the entertainment capital of Oriental Negros :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

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Dumaguete featured in today's Lifestyle Section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer



Delightful Dumaguete

By: Irene Perez
Philippine Daily Inquirer

The urbane spirit of this scenic university town is reflected in its big new mall
DUMAGUETE IS A QUAINT, RUSTIC province in Negros Oriental where people lead a laid-back lifestyle.

But that’s not saying the place is boring. It is a smart city, a hub for artisans, writers, conservationists, educators, and is also known as a “university town” because it houses the famous Silliman University and other academic institutions. Perhaps the view of the ocean by the Rizal Boulevard, the town’s plaza, serves as a fine inspiration for learning.

Now comes the latest thing in the area—malling.

While most people in Metro Manila and neighboring provinces have had giant malls and generations of mall rats, Dumaguete just recently had its first full-service mall—Robinsons Place Dumaguete, which opened in November last year.

“Malling is a relatively new thing here,” said Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Place Dumaguete and Bacolod. “It was a challenge to give them good reasons to go here because there are smaller establishments in the area.”

The mall was introduced as an alternative place to Rizal Boulevard, a stretch of restaurants, bars, inns and street-food joints along the bay.

“We came up with events and activities as come-ons. The practice in the provinces is, people like to have siesta, so they go to the mall in the morning, go home for lunch and rest. It’s not like in Manila where people spend a day in the mall and do everything there,” he said.

Robinsons Place Dumaguete is a two-level, 34,000-sq m center divided into zones: the Al Fresco Dining Area, Activity Area, Restaurants Zone, Quick Serve Restaurants Zone, Health and Beauty Zone, Service & IT Zone, Amusement Center, Apparel/Fashion Zone and Cinema.

Among the anchor stores are Robinsons Department Store, Robinsons Supermarket, Handyman Do-It Best Home Center, Robinsons Appliances, Robinsons Movieworld and Toys R Us-ToyBox.

“It can be reached in 15 minutes from the airport, and is 5-10 minutes away from Rizal Boulevard and Silliman University,” says Roseann Coscollulea-Villegas, corporate public relations manager of Robinsons Land.

Dumagueteños welcomed the mall from the day it opened, especially during the Christmas holidays when people sourced their groceries from the supermarket and gift items from the department store. Dining has also picked up, with fast food becoming hot sellers.

“They are good spenders and they pay in cash. There are also a lot of foreigners here from the universities who look for imported items. Another emerging market are overseas Filipino workers,” Sian said. “They used to go all the way to Cebu for appliances; now, they can buy the items at the appliance center.”

Local fares

The Hayahay Boutique carries island wear from flip-flops to bags and summer wear. It was put up by the same group behind Hayahay reggae bar along Rizal Boulevard, which is usually full during weekends.

Mixed Berries offers chic clothes and accessories for ladies. There’s also a Lonely Planet shop, a franchise from Boracay, that sells casual and beach clothes.

The popular Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries has its first stand-alone branch in Robinsons Place Dumaguete. The original branch at Rizal Boulevard is still there; now, it is also conveniently located inside the mall for pasalubong shopping. Must-buys are the Sans Rival loaf (included among Inquirer Lifestyle’s 24 Best Desserts) and Sylvanas, which come in 10 pieces per box. Other specialties include Date and Walnut Decquoise, Brazo de Mercedes, crinkles and cookies, pastas and coffee.

Scooby’s is another local food store. It offers burgers, fries, rice meals and other fast-food fare. From the neighboring regions come Bong-bong’s Piaya and Pasalubong, Ted’s La Paz Batchoy from Iloilo, and Moon Café and Sunburst Fried Chicken and Leylam Shawarma from Cebu.

Al fresco area

Robinsons Place Dumaguete has an expansive outdoor area lined with restaurants and bars. There are giant slides and water bubble balls for kids. Bands play during weekends, and there’s an art area where you can have your portrait or T-shirt design done.

“The Artist’s alley features local artists,” said Sian. “It’s a way of promoting Dumaguete art. We have arts and crafts lessons for kids inside the mall, as well. For sports, we have futsal [indoor football], table tennis, kickboxing competitions and demos in the activity area.”

Sightseeing

Dumaguete has also gained a following among tourists, both local and foreign. (Cebu Pacific flies to Dumaguete daily; visit www.cebupacific.com for schedules). A trip there isn’t complete without a pitstop at Silliman University, the first American-established university in the Philippines.

“Student population in Silliman is around 8,500. About 340 of them are foreigners. The top three nationalities are Koreans, Iranians and Americans,” said Mark Raygan E. Garcia, Silliman University director of information and public relations. “They usually take up Information Technology, English or specialty courses.”

The sprawling 62-hectare campus has a scenic view of the ocean and lush greens. Make sure to drop by the Anthropology Museum and see artifacts from different parts of the Philippines, including boat coffins, voodoo dolls used for witchcraft, ethnic costumes and earthenware.

The Silliman University Marine Laboratory was established as a research facility of the University in 1974. Its basic focus is marine environment and preservation; researches in taxonomy, biology, conservation management, and feasible mariculture are also conducted here.

Professor Hilconida Calumpong gave us a tour of the University Marine Lab. We also met planktonologist Adonis Floren and professors Loella Dolar and Janet Estacion, who do research on marine conservation.

The Center for Tropical Studies, or the Silliman mini-zoo, has rare animals such as the Visayan spotted deer, dog-faced fruit bat or common fruit bat, Negros bleeding heart pigeon, Visayan tarictic hornbill.

A few minutes’ walk from the university is the Dumaguete City Bell Tower, the oldest surviving structure in Dumaguete City, nearby St. Catherine of Alexandria Cathedral.

For novelty pasalubong, drop by Sidlakang Negros, a stand-alone shop that features artworks, furniture, delicacies and souvenirs. The town market offers budbud-kabog, a local sweet suman.


Source => http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/travel/travel/view/20100523-271507/Delightful-Dumaguete

Sibulan is also on its way to Cityhood..the entertainment capital of Oriental Negros :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

i think they have to ditch their "Character Town" monicker for now :bash:

the Pilgrimage Town of Negros Oriental with thousands of devotees to St. Anthony of Padua flocking every 13th of the month is now being overwhelmed with KTV clubs, drive-in motels, and gambling outlets :bleep:

sad but true.. whatever happened to the town of my childhood :ohno:

Dumagueteños welcomed the mall from the day it opened, especially during the Christmas holidays when people sourced their groceries from the supermarket and gift items from the department store. Dining has also picked up, with fast food becoming hot sellers.

[COLOR="Red"]“They are good spenders and they pay in cash. There are also a lot of foreigners here from the universities who look for imported items. Another emerging market are overseas Filipino workers,” Sian said. “They used to go all the way to Cebu for appliances; now, they can buy the items at the appliance center.”


:cheer::cheer::cheer: i like the statement.. :lol::lol::lol::lol: Robinsons Place Dumaguete was featured also in "The Philippine Star" If I am not mistaken that was yesterday's issue....

@ Jundem_dq63:

Yes it was featured yesterday by "The Philippine Star"

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=577242&publicationSubCategoryId=85

i think they have to ditch their "Character Town" monicker for now :bash:

the Pilgrimage Town of Negros Oriental with thousands of devotees to St. Anthony of Padua flocking every 13th of the month is now being overwhelmed with KTV clubs, drive-in motels, and gambling outlets :bleep:

sad but true.. whatever happened to the town of my childhood :ohno:

It's ok Alinghi...One of the biggest improvements of your childhood town...:lol::lol::lol:...

@ Jundem_dq63:

Yes it was featured yesterday by "The Philippine Star"

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=577242&publicationSubCategoryId=85

Thank you Johnfrost....... :cheer::cheer::cheer: Photos of the mall shown in that page are really nice.....

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Talking about the Meja group....Construction of their mini-mall right besides RPD has just started... re-posting these photos by Nicko... enjoy guys... I hope more BPO company will occupy in any floors of this building.....:cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:



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I like this photo.. Nag blend and tanang colours ehhehehe........ More photos Ponsing..... naa ra d ay ka kahapon ha wala ka ni adto sa EB kahapon....anyways.. hope you can PM me your contact number...

Blue Monkey Grill

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Thanks guys...I hope next time there will be more of us...It was a nice experience...

Dumaguete featured in today's Lifestyle Section of the Philippine Daily Inquirer



Delightful Dumaguete[/B]


“They are good spenders and they pay in cash. There are also a lot of foreigners here from the universities who look for imported items. Another emerging market are overseas Filipino workers,” Sian said. “They used to go all the way to Cebu for appliances; now, they can buy the items at the appliance center.”



Who would want to pay for interests in paying for appliances...It's just the people who want to enjoy right away without thinking of the additional expense that they will incur in paying in installment...Maybe people here have learned what they call deferred gratification which does not dissipate the value of money... It's better to save up for a thing you want to acquire than to get it in installment...

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Robinsons Place Dumaguete is the first full-service mall in Dumaguete City. Located in the Dumaguete Business Park along Calindagan corner South Road, Robinsons Land Corporation’s (RLC) two-level shopping mall provides a one-stop shopping experience in a modern and beautiful setting.

MANILA, Philippines - Visiting Dumaguete City is like traveling back to Spanish time with lampposts outlining Rizal Boulevard, universities and buildings with colonial architectural features. Even the friendly locals exude that genteel vibe.

With such colorful history and a prestigious position in academe, the capital city Dumaguete City has successfully evolved into a progressive force in Negros Oriental province.

One contributing factor is the presence of Robinsons Place Dumaguete, the first full-service mall in Dumaguete City. Situated in the Dumaguete Business Park along Calindagan corner South Road, Robinsons Land Corporation’s (RLC) two-level shopping mall, which was formally opened late last year, has become a major catalyst, providing a one-stop shopping experience in a modern and beautiful setting.

“Locals and those who reside in nearby towns flock to the mall regularly not only to shop but also to spend time with their families. The other features of the mall, like the al fresco area, which is accessible to moviegoers, the fast food court and the brightly lit atrium are among the popular spots for our shoppers. The cinemas are always jam-packed especially during special screenings and previews,” says Joseph Sian, Robinsons Malls Group property manager for Robinsons Place Dumaguete, Robinsons Place Bacolod and Robinsons Cybergate Bacolod.

Spanning a total gross floor area of over 40,000 square meters, Robinsons Place Dumaguete has endeared itself to the Dumagueteños’ relaxed and casual lifestyle with its wide, airy spaces, high ceilings and abundant natural lighting. Dumaguete’s landscape of mountains and beaches is truly a beautiful backdrop for the mall’s al fresco area.

The city’s rich culture, stunning forms of arts and overflowing talents of its gentle people are showcased in Robinsons Place Dumaguete, particularly with events that empower the local community.

Full story. (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=577242&publicationSubCategoryId=85)

took some pics of this edifice at the back of Caltex (North Road-Piapi).. construction has been stagnant thought.. any ideas guys?

there's also a 2-story building U/C at the back of this one

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Valencia is number 1 because it is already a first class town, it has plenty of cash in the banks, and it is adjacent to Dumaguete. It has a lot of potentials as an industrial and export site, aside from being a tourism area. The downside is its small population. The three other towns, Sibulan, Mabinay and Siaton are only either 2nd or 3rd class towns.

Actually, Alinghi, you mean the 7th City. There are already six cities. Guihulngan is already the 6th city.

The three factors in creating cities depends on 1) land area, 2) Population, and 3) Income

The reason why Guihulngan became a city, then reverted to a trown, then back to cityhood, was because the government amended the income and population limit in determining cityhood. Population is to be 180,000 (before 120,000), and income 80M (no longer 20M). Guihulngan (plus 15 other municipalities in the Phil's) became cities while this law was being amended, and their cityhood status revoked because they no longer qualified. But the cityhood was reaffirmed by the supreme court I believe, because they applied before the law was amended.

Valencia has the money, but not the population (Dumaguete doesn't even have the population or the land area to be a city - but because it's income is vast, retains the status. Locals in Mabinay have been hoping for city status, and I think have already applied but I think it won't be approved.

Having said that, Canlaon was the third city in the province, and until today doesn't even have a single bank. It has an up-town, a mid-town, and a down-town area, and became wealthy simply because of vegetables (very fertile soil), and to an extent tourism.

Kalumboyan has been applying to become a municipality (21kms from Bayawan), which if approved, would cut Bayawan's IRA. There are quite a few large barangays which could be considered worthy of becoming municipalities.

^^nope...back in the 90s may nag operate pero di nag click...i hope now maging ok na sya...:)

Actually, in the 90's Ken's Taxi (based in Cebu) had about 10 taxi's here. But they disappeared not because it didn't click, but because he lost his Dumaguete cabs in a gambling spree.

took some pics of this edifice at the back of Caltex (North Road-Piapi).. construction has been stagnant thought.. any ideas guys?

there's also a 2-story building U/C at the back of this one

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I also heard that one of the vocation schools (STI I think) were goign to transfer there.

took some pics of this edifice at the back of Caltex (North Road-Piapi).. construction has been stagnant thought.. any ideas guys?

there's also a 2-story building U/C at the back of this one

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv313/aipaul/SDC10416.jpg

http://i695.photobucket.com/albums/vv313/aipaul/SDC10417.jpg

That is the site of AMA University Dumaguete campus. They were planning to transfer here for more than a year already but hasn't done so yet.

The back portion, I was told, is a condominium/apartment complex owned by the Gobonsengs...

4TH KABULAKAN FESTIVAL

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JOB HIRING

ProWeb Global Solutions (Iloilo) is needs of Four (4) CALL CENTER AGENTS. The only one vital qualification is fluent to speak in German language. Those who are interested person just PM me.

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good the hear in your university town, NOSU has offering German language subject to the MassCom, HRM, & Maritime courses.:)

Cang's Daro update

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Good Morning Negros! :cheers:

guys, what's up with this U/C building? taken in front of the Provincial Capitol, Veterans Avenue

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random shots of RPD

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Actually, in the 90's Ken's Taxi (based in Cebu) had about 10 taxi's here. But they disappeared not because it didn't click, but because he lost his Dumaguete cabs in a gambling spree.

hahaha really? :bash:

thanks for the heads-up.. i forgot about the SC's reversal of it's ruling on Guihulngan City.. 6 cities for NegOr now :cheers:

guys, what's up with this U/C building? taken in front of the Provincial Capitol, Veterans Avenue

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This is a condominium-hotel (condotel)...

random shots of RPD

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Nice Photo Alinghi...more more more.... eheheheeh

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^^ nice Robinson's Place in Dumaguete....

^^ nice Robinson's Place in Dumaguete....

Thanks...

Southern Automart & Trading Corp. (Isuzu Dumaguete)
Grand Cars, Inc. (Chevrolet Dumaguete)
Kia Dumaguete
Ponce Automobile Corp. (Nissan, JMC, Subaru Dumaguete)
Automall Motor Sales (Suzuki Dumaguete)
Mitsubishi Dumaguete
Toyota Dumaguete

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Source: Negros Chronicle

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Source: Negros Chronicle

Some kind of a good news.....and a simple indication that businesses in the city of dumaguete is going ok....thanks for posting Ritche.. you really deserve this :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:........ :lol::lol::lol:

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Thank you Grace for the photos

Whew.. I did miss a lot! I was only gone for more than 24 hours yeat 3 pages na ako na miss.. this was not like this before... thanks guys for posting! dghan na jud ta at last..:)

Food for the gentlefolk

Dumaguete locals are finicky about their food. It’s a trait shared with all Filipinos, this love of good food, but it’s a telling fact that when the first mall in the "city of gentle people," Robinsons Place Dumaguete, opened last November, the biggest sales of the day were home appliances and KFC.


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Even now, with a tenant ratio of 35% food to 65% non-food shops, the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site.

The visit to Negros Oriental’s capital last April 14-16 may have been a familiarization for media of the newest RLC property, but it quickly became a food trip, given the variety available in the city -- and we didn’t even have time to visit Jo’s Inato for their patented chicken or Panda’s for their fried ice cream or the resident sugba-sugba (a type of grill house) where corporate types rubbed elbows with dockhands for lunch.

Of the popular food places within the mall itself, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries is the homegrown favorite, a hangout for families and barkadas, tourists and locals. The original site downtown is still booming, and the mall café is frequently full, with only a few minutes in between customers. Given the traffic, it isn’t too surprising that the owner of the shop, Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria, is the incoming mayor of Dumaguete (he won by 51 votes).

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Since founder Trining Teves Sagarbarria opened her garage-cum-bakeshop in 1977, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries has been the go-to place for pasalubong in Dumaguete, usually of the namesake sansrival cake, a buttery, nutty cake (P25/slice, P285/loaf with mango, chocolate and mocha flavor variants), and silvanas (P12 apiece, P100 per pack of 10), a round biscuit of thin meringue slices, powdery on the outside with crumbs, and sticky on the inside with caramelized sugar, and oozing with buttercream filling. The family recipes reputedly date back to the Spanish colonial period.

These days, the shop also offers a choice of pasta and sandwiches, and several drink options. Try the flavored café latte (I’d suggest hazelnut, but there’s also Irish coffee, caramel and almond mocha) and for the heck of it, the intriguingly named Teekanne teas -- "Happy Moods," dubbed "enlivening herbal tea blend with green" and "Sweet Kiss," an infusion of cherry and strawberry. Given that the pastries are on the sweet side, tea (or water at that) will be a good idea.

Full Story (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=11205&src=2).

Food for the gentlefolk

Dumaguete locals are finicky about their food. It’s a trait shared with all Filipinos, this love of good food, but it’s a telling fact that when the first mall in the "city of gentle people," Robinsons Place Dumaguete, opened last November, the biggest sales of the day were home appliances and KFC.


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Even now, with a tenant ratio of 35% food to 65% non-food shops, the top earners remain to be food places, namely, KFC, Jollibee, Mang Inasal, Chowking, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries, Greenwich and Shakeys. This we learned from Joseph Sian, group property manager for Robinsons Land Corp., with Bacolod as his base and nearby Dumaguete his newest site.

The visit to Negros Oriental’s capital last April 14-16 may have been a familiarization for media of the newest RLC property, but it quickly became a food trip, given the variety available in the city -- and we didn’t even have time to visit Jo’s Inato for their patented chicken or Panda’s for their fried ice cream or the resident sugba-sugba (a type of grill house) where corporate types rubbed elbows with dockhands for lunch.

Of the popular food places within the mall itself, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries is the homegrown favorite, a hangout for families and barkadas, tourists and locals. The original site downtown is still booming, and the mall café is frequently full, with only a few minutes in between customers. Given the traffic, it isn’t too surprising that the owner of the shop, Manuel "Chiquiting" Sagarbarria, is the incoming mayor of Dumaguete (he won by 51 votes).

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Since founder Trining Teves Sagarbarria opened her garage-cum-bakeshop in 1977, Sans Rival Cakes and Pastries has been the go-to place for pasalubong in Dumaguete, usually of the namesake sansrival cake, a buttery, nutty cake (P25/slice, P285/loaf with mango, chocolate and mocha flavor variants), and silvanas (P12 apiece, P100 per pack of 10), a round biscuit of thin meringue slices, powdery on the outside with crumbs, and sticky on the inside with caramelized sugar, and oozing with buttercream filling. The family recipes reputedly date back to the Spanish colonial period.

These days, the shop also offers a choice of pasta and sandwiches, and several drink options. Try the flavored café latte (I’d suggest hazelnut, but there’s also Irish coffee, caramel and almond mocha) and for the heck of it, the intriguingly named Teekanne teas -- "Happy Moods," dubbed "enlivening herbal tea blend with green" and "Sweet Kiss," an infusion of cherry and strawberry. Given that the pastries are on the sweet side, tea (or water at that) will be a good idea.

Full Story (http://www.bworldonline.com/main/content.php?id=11205&src=2).

Asian University Rankings - International student review (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2008/indicator-rankings/international-student-review%20)
Sillman is ranked 111th in Asia!

Asian University Rankings - International student review (http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/asian-university-rankings/2008/indicator-rankings/international-student-review%20)
Sillman is ranked 111th in Asia!

i think SU has more than 50 international students on any given semester unlike what's stated on the website.. the Iranians alone number in the 30's to 40's.. not including the droves of Koreans who take the single-semester English Orientation course :cheers:

Whew.. I did miss a lot! I was only gone for more than 24 hours yeat 3 pages na ako na miss.. this was not like this before... thanks guys for posting! dghan na jud ta at last..:)

Yes Nicko....wala na ka agwanta ang uban..ehheehe... bitaw you need to visit this thread more often.

Alinghi is also taking so much time in giving us good news and more developments for Dumaguete City. Keep it up Alinghi...

El Niño to stay here until July: Pagasa


The El Niño phenomenon is not yet over. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has reported that there have been no indications so far to show that El Niño is weakening its scorching grip anytime soon.

Earlier reports have stated that the heat wave brought by El Niño is seen to ease out by June this year. However, Provincial Meteorological Chief Edsin Culi in an interview said that based on latest weather data, the dry spell is now likely to prevail over the country until July or August.

“We will still experience the heat wave until either July or August,” said Culi. In its El Niño Advisory No. 9, PAGASA reported that areas which experienced dry spell conditions as of April were Cebu, Negros Oriental, Leyte and Sama provinces, Bukidnon, Camigui, Lanao Del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Davao del Norte, Surigao del Norte and Lanao del Sur.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9133

thanks jundem! flattering but i'm simply just returning the favor in my own little ways

btw, you can call me Prime, that's my real name :cheers:

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I now appreciate the reason why Robinsons didn't use shiny granite flooring for its mall here in Dumaguete. If it did, could a super shiny granite flooring withstand the rigors of the many activities being held at the mall? I guess the shiny flooring would have become rough right away due to the activities and the people coming in and out of the mall...Add to that is the fact that the mall is now being used as a playground by children riding those cuddly mechanized animals...

ePLDT Ventus Takes Over PAL's Call Center Operations
Written by Loren (http://www.callcenterphilippines.net/news-blog/epldt-ventus-takes-over-pals-call-center-operations.html) of callcenterphilippines.net
Tuesday, 11 May 2010

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ePLDT Ventus (http://www.callcenterphilippines.net/news-blog/epldt-ventus-an-it-bpo-in-dumaguete.html), a subsidiary of Philippines Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT), is now taking over the PAL's (Philippine Airlines) call center operations.

The partnership will be effective on June 1, 2010 after the two companies signed formally the outsourcing agreement.

PAL President Jaime Bautista in a statement said that the partnership was made to enhance its operational competence and productivity to face the stiffer challenges in the market.

And with the takeover of ePLDT Ventus, their latest technology and highly competent workforce are good enough to address PAL's medical, information technology unit, and some human resource and administrative positions.

In the mean time, more PAL employees will be laid off in the company's restructuring, but job offers will be extended to all affected employees of PAL's reservation sales units in Manila and Cebu, and the Mabuhay Miles Center. The said employees will be priority in filling up approximately 600 agent positions at ePLDT Ventus. [via abs-cbnnews.com]


Good Luck Ventus Guys.... :banana: :banana::banana::banana: This means more jobs na naman...

thanks jundem! flattering but i'm simply just returning the favor in my own little ways

btw, you can call me Prime, that's my real name :cheers:

Thanks Prime...


We also need insider from qualfon who can post more pictures.... I think interior is nice and we can't take photos....:lol::lol::lol::lol:....

I now appreciate the reason why Robinsons didn't use shiny granite flooring for its mall here in Dumaguete. If it did, could a super shiny granite flooring withstand the rigors of the many activities being held at the mall? I guess the shiny flooring would have become rough right away due to the activities and the people coming in and out of the mall...Add to that is the fact that the mall is now being used as a playground by children riding those cuddly mechanized animals...

Yes exactly.. kay gikan sa pag open sa mall hangtod karon walay undang ang activity sa Robinsons...

We also need insider from qualfon who can post more pictures.... I think interior is nice and we can't take photos....:lol::lol::lol::lol:....

bawal? :lol:

the operations manager is my HS batchmate i'll try to drop by sometime :|

bawal? :lol:

the operations manager is my HS batchmate i'll try to drop by sometime :|

Go Prime.. please do take some pictures..hehehehe... Thanks in advance...

SMART powers SU Infoboard


President Ben Malayang III (4th from left) accepts Friday from Danilo Mojica, Head of Smart Wireless Division, the replica of the school’s first-ever customized sim card that would allow faculty, staff and students to access and share information about the campus beside the sea. Joining the launching of
the Silliman Inforboard were from left Dennis Gatuslao, Smart’s Public Affairs Group Head Mon Isberto, Malayang, Mojica Cleonico Fontelo and Perry Bayani.






Globe and Silliman University innovation in mobile com

Since 2007, Globe has been a partner of Silliman University in providing innovative mobile communications solution to the Silliman community. This May 2010, Globe has continued to strengthen its partnership with Silliman University with the launch of the new and lower call and text rates for its customized MySILLIMAN SIM.

The school-based SIM for Silliman students, faculty and staff delivers special mobile rates and features exclusive to the Silliman community. Using the MySilliman SIM, Sillimanians can call one another at the new lower rate of only Php 0.05 per second (or Php3/minute) and send text messages at the new lower rate of Php 0.50 per text. To enhance the offer further, the new lower rates will apply when calling and texting from MySilliman SIM to any Globe and TM subscriber, nationwide with no need for any prefix or registration. The rates were lowered from the previous rate of Php 0.10 per second for calls and Php 0.75 per text.

The SIM also lets subscribers use other value-formoney call and text offers from Globe such as Unlitxt, Sulitxt, Supertxt, Superduo and GCASH, Globe’s mobile wallet service that allows subscribers to conveniently send and receive money using their mobile phones. The MySilliman SIM also allows users to receive free text advisories from their school.

The MySilliman SIM is made exclusive only for the Silliman community and is available at Globe Booths on campus and at the Globe Telecom Store, Rizal Avenue, Dumaguete City. (Jackie Veloso – Antonio Area Sales Head Globe Telecom)

Source (http://www.negroschronicle.com/final/current/pdf_viewer.html)

Good afternoon SSC Dumz :-) The Forest Camp, Negor's favorite mountain resort recently added 3 new pools. They are shallower than the original 3 pools so that's great news for kids and non-swimmers like me hehe...I just love the cool, refreshing water here...


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I now appreciate the reason why Robinsons didn't use shiny granite flooring for its mall here in Dumaguete. If it did, could a super shiny granite flooring withstand the rigors of the many activities being held at the mall? I guess the shiny flooring would have become rough right away due to the activities and the people coming in and out of the mall...Add to that is the fact that the mall is now being used as a playground by children riding those cuddly mechanized animals...


And I always thought it was a waste of space...I didn't realize Robs intended to make this mall a community center, perfect for a small city...Clever marketing strategy :)

And I always thought it was a waste of space...I didn't realize Robs intended to make this mall a community center, perfect for a small city...Clever marketing strategy :)

Yes nice marketing strategy for Robinsons Place Dumaguete....I can't wait to see/know what are the plans for the alfresco area....... :cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

The modernization of SU. Several decades-old buildings are getting a facelift. This one is McKinley Hall.

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I could see coming something really innovative there...A fountain/fountains is a given, and maybe other things too. I could see the alfresco area becoming a hub of relaxation and activities, especially with the completion of the hotel at the back...

The Meja construction site as seen from RPD's second level. Can anyone take a photo of the front side?


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The SU Jovito Salonga Center for Law is also underway...

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More photos of Sunburst RPD taken from their facebook account... :banana::banana::banana:

Robinsons Place Dumaguete's Photos - Sam Conception Mall Show


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The Meja construction site as seen from RPD's second level. Can anyone take a photo of the front side?


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i hope this is okay.. took it from across the street though

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btw, i like your sig :cheers: aim high Dumzville :banana:

Puting-Balas Tanjay City Negros Oriental
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BAYAWAN CITY's SANITARY LANDFILL

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Cafe Antonio - Dumaguete

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*Is this in Barangay Luka Dems? This must be part of the white sand beach that Tanjay is promoting...

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*Is this in Barangay Luka Dems? This must be part of the white sand beach that Tanjay is promoting...

Yes exactly... that project was initiated by the province of Negros Oriental...... hope this will be finished soon.....

i hope this is okay.. took it from across the street though

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btw, i like your sig :cheers: aim high Dumzville :banana:

Hehe, thanks Prime. We'll take another picture, say a month from now. I'm wondering which stores would locate there?

These two food chains were among the first to venture in DC. That was back in the '90s and they have long since gone.

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Looking forward to their comeback...


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Just got back from Siquijor, I'll probably post it by next week.

which LGU's do you think is most likely to be the 6th city of the province?

My Top 3:
Sibulan
Mabinay
Siaton

Valencia fits the bill too especially in income :cheers:

Among the options, Sibulan has the advantage in terms of transportation which is a vital component for cityhood, the airport in Agan-an, sea port in Poblacion, and roro port in Looc. Most car dealers are also situated in Sibulan, a proposed large hospital is also eyeing to be along the hi-way in Cangmating. Also an advantage is it strategic location as being close to Dumaguete and a major passageway by the northern towns in going to Dumaguete. Aside from the passengers to its ports, the influx of devotees to St. Anthony de Padua is also an opportunity for SMEs (small medium enterprise) like the ukay-ukay and tabo.

Being a native of Sibulan, I would prefer the town to stay as it is but given that change is inevitable, I would welcome improvements given that it would not drastically disrupt its harmony. For it to improve though, there must be a change on its leadership, not the kind of improvement on which to see an increase in number of GRO bars.

The other maker of sans rival and silvanas in Dumaguete: Ana Maria Bakeshop. They also bake scrumptious caramel cakes and brownies & their Queen Elizabeth cake is just heavenly :-)

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Branches: Silliman Avenue, EJ Blanco Street in Piapi and Lee Super Plaza

photos taken from their FB account

Looking forward to their comeback...


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Hope they'll come back...... Hope they'll open a branch in RPD or in that mini mall beside RPD....Their location before for me is not ok.....

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Santa Monica Beach Resort
Banilad, Dumaguete City
www.santamonica.com.ph


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The country's first LGU-funded wastewater treatment plant in Barangay Camanjac, Dumaguete City:


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Re: Pizza Hut -- Their location before was the biggest factor why it closed. Imagine, inside MartOne? Cramped and dark??... And also with not enough signage outside.. Even many months after it opened, there were still many who do not know Pizza Hut was there. Hahah.. And MartOne did not take care of them also.. Sayang.

Hope they'll come back...... Hope they'll open a branch in RPD or in that mini mall beside RPD....Their location before for me is not ok.....

*Shall we call that place Meja Mall? :lol:

The country's first LGU-funded wastewater treatment plant in Barangay Camanjac, Dumaguete City:


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Above all things, this is something that we must really be proud of!! A first in the country and it's all about taking care of the environment!... Something that Sagarbarria has to prioritize also..:)

*Shall we call that place Meja Mall? :lol:

Meja Mall?? :nuts: Hehehe.. I think Meja is the name of the company behind that project.. The Meja Group of Companies. I hope they wont call the place Meja. Heheh..

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ATLANTIS DIVE RESORT
Dauin, Negros Oriental
www.atlantishotel.com/dumaguete

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The country's first LGU-funded wastewater treatment plant in Barangay Camanjac, Dumaguete City:


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Just a clarification on the first waste water treatment plant, Camanjac or Manjuyod?

Resorts

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Santa Monica Beach Resort
Banilad, Dumaguete City
www.santamonica.com.ph


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Nice.......:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Just a clarification on the first waste water treatment plant, Camanjac or Manjuyod?

Bayawan has the first wetland wastewater treatment plant in the Philippines...

Re: Pizza Hut -- Their location before was the biggest factor why it closed. Imagine, inside MartOne? Cramped and dark??... And also with not enough signage outside.. Even many months after it opened, there were still many who do not know Pizza Hut was there. Hahah.. And MartOne did not take care of them also.. Sayang.


Sayang......we ate there once when we went to Dumaguete.......

Re: Pizza Hut -- Their location before was the biggest factor why it closed. Imagine, inside MartOne? Cramped and dark??... And also with not enough signage outside.. Even many months after it opened, there were still many who do not know Pizza Hut was there. Hahah.. And MartOne did not take care of them also.. Sayang.

exactly.. a standalone location like Shakey's would be best, but locating at RPD's Al Fresco Area would be very convenient :banana:

honestly, i never even knew it existed until my mom brought their pizza home, and i was like, "WTH did you get this?" and then she said: "sa MartOne dong" :lol: :lol:

Just a clarification on the first waste water treatment plant, Camanjac or Manjuyod?

Hehe, note the adjective Migs --- LGU-funded. That's according to this post:

Congrats Dumzville!:cheers1::cheers1:


Dumaguete: first local gov’t with septage treatment plant (http://www.panaynewsphilippines.com/dumaguete%202.htm)


DUMAGUETE City – This Negros Oriental city recently inaugurated the first local government-funded septage treatment plant in the Philippines, built in partnership with the local water district and technical assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Mayor Agustin Perdices and USAID Acting Deputy Director Roger Carlson led the unveiling of the P24-million infrastructure in Brgy. Camanjac on Thursday last week.

The treatment facility is a low-cost, low-maintenance system made up of lagoons, a reed bed (constructed wetland), and drying beds.

It is designed to treat collected wastewater before it is released to the river as clean water, and solids as fertilizer.

USAID provided technical assistance through its Philippine Sanitation Alliance (PSA) and Local Initiatives for Affordable Wastewater Treatment (LINAW) projects.

Both projects support the Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004, which brought attention to the need to treat domestic sewage coming from households, public and commercial buildings.

The Dumaguete City Water District supplies the city’s water needs and sources its water from 15 wells supplying approximately six million cubic meters a year.

The presence of about 15,000 septic tanks in the city, however, poses a major health risk to the people of Dumaguete.

Ground water is contaminated by untreated wastewater from the septic tanks that are not desludged regularly.

In 2006, the city government, with technical assistance from USAID, enacted a septage management ordinance providing the collection and treatment of septage, a management structure to supervise the operations of collection and treatment of wastewater, and a cost recovery plan through a septage fee system.

As a result, the city government and the local water district entered into a partnership to construct the septage treatment plant as mandated by the local ordinance. Both parties equally contributed to the capital costs of the treatment plant.

In the past, focus of water pollution efforts was only on industries, but recent studies have shown that domestic household sources are major contributors.

Studies show that the country suffers more than $1.3 billion in economic losses each year due to water pollution and its impact on health costs and losses from fisheries and tourism.

The Department of Health estimates that 18 Filipinos die every day from water-borne diseases. (PNA)

*There are several other septage plants but I suppose they were funded by the national gov't, private organizations or foreign aid groups

Meja Mall?? :nuts: Hehehe.. I think Meja is the name of the company behind that project.. The Meja Group of Companies. I hope they wont call the place Meja. Heheh..

I know Nick, hehe...don't you think it's a catchy name? Wouldn't you want to hail a trike and say 'Meja Mall, nong!' LOL just kidding...We can call it the Meja building for now :lol:

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Ipe not interested to be DOJ Head

posted by The Negros Chronicle, May 25, 2010

Former Dumaguete City Mayor Ipe Remollo brushed aside speculations that he will be serving the incoming administration of presidential front-runner Noynoy Aquino as the new Secretary of the Department of Justice.

Remollo is credited for helping secure a landslide victory for the Liberal Party tandem of Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas in Negros Oriental in his capacity as LP Provincial Coordinator. Aquino amassed 264, 388 votes against his closest rival Manny Villar who got 90,000 votes. LP Vice-presidential bet Manuel Roxas won her with 257, 234 votes, his fierce rival Jejomar BInay was a distant second who got only 96, 759 votes.
However, Remollo categorically said he is not interested in holding the Justice portfolio, which is equivalent to a Cabinet rank. Speculations were rife that he would handle the Justice Department or at least be appointed as a Justice of the Sandiganbayan or Appellate Court after groomed-Justice Secretary Avelino “Nonong” Cruz and groomed-Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima were heard countless times during the LP sorties here as referring to Mayor Ipe as “Justice Remollo.”
Remollo explains that “he is enjoying his private life and legal practice.” “I helped the Aquino-Mar tandem without really expecting in return, but if I will be tapped for any position, I will have to study if I will be able to perform the job,” he added.
At present, Remollo, who knows the identities of the search committee which is purportedly vetting the candidates for appointments, said that he could only confirm that Aquino’s best friend, currently the Quezon City Administrator, Atty. Jojo Ochoa will be the next Executive Secretary. (By Dems Demecillo)

At least 77 businesses
face closure, says BIR

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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) Dumaguete District Office has identified at least 77 business establishments in Negros Oriental and Siquijor that are candidates for closure under its Oplan Candado campaign.

Revenue District Officer (RDO-Dumaguete) Cresencio Agad revealed this during the BIR roadshow on Oplan Kandado recently at the Plaza Maria Luiza here.

Revenue Region-12 Director Araceli Francisco and chief of the Legal Division Nenette Epon conducted the orientation on the procedures, grounds and penalties in the implementation of the Oplan Kandado.

Francisco hopes that all the listed as candidates for Oplan Kandado will comply with the requirements and pay their obligations, including the 50 percent surcharge.

Francisco said their campaign aims to generate more taxes for the government, and oblige all business establishment owners to comply with their tax obligations with the BIR.

In 2009, a business establishment in Dumaguete was penalized under the Oplan Kandado for failure to pay its tax obligations.

Epon said she hoped that business establishments facing closure would immediately comply with their obligations before they face the full force of the law.

Epon said the BIR regional office has a review board that looks into all the business establishments considered as candidates for the Oplan Kandado. The board reviews the tax payment records, statement of income and record of compliance in the past years.
After the review, the board will send a 48-hour notice to the establishments to reply and comply with the requirements stipulated in the notice.

In case the business establishment owner still fails to make a reply on the notice, the BIR review board will give a five days value-added tax (VAT) notice. The review board will recommend to the Deputy BIR Commissioner the closure of the establishments that failed to reply on the two notices.

The grounds for the implementation of the Oplan Kandado include failure to issue receipt or invoices; failure to file VAT returns; and understatement of taxable sales or receipt by 30 percent or more of the correct taxable sales and receipt for the taxable quarter and failure to register.

Epon said that, as much as possible, they are encouraging business establishments to avoid the closure of their businesses. (PNA)

Philippine Army to realign troops in Negros

from balita.ph

May 20, 2010 8:12 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY, May 20 – Army units in Negros Island will be realigning themselves in early June according to the political divide of the two provinces of Negros Oriental and Negros Occidental for a smoother coordination with local governments in the fight against insurgency.
According to Col. Manuel Luis Ochotorena, commander of the 302nd Infantry Brigade based in Tanjay City, Negros Oriental, the shift in administrative and operational controls of the Philippine Army battalions will take effect once the election period is over by June 9.
The move was already approved by the Philippine Army’s hierarchy but was put on hold until after the elections, he said.
Under the current set up, the 302nd brigade and the 303rd brigade based in Murcia, Negros Occidental, have battalions deployed to both provinces, making it difficult for them to be talking to civil, military and police authorities from different regions.
Negros Occidental belongs to Region 6 while Negros Oriental is a part of Region 7, Ochotorena pointed out.
The 302nd brigade has for its area of coverage the southern half of Negros, with the 79th Infantry Battalion assigned in the Oriental side and the 61st IB based in Cauayan, Negros Occidental.
The 303rd Infantry Brigade, headed by Col. Maximo Caro, meanwhile, has under its control the 11th IB based in Guihulngan, Negros Oriental and the 62nd IB based in Sagay, Negros Occidental.
Once the realignment takes place, the 61st IB shall be placed under the control of the 303rd brigade while the 11th IB under the 302nd brigade.
The 1st Scout Ranger Company based in Canlaon City, Negros Oriental shall also be under the operational control of the 302nd brigade although the elite unit will still maintain its primary role as rapid deployment forces across the island, Ochotorena said. (PNA)

IMHO i really don't care which brigade owns what battalion, as long as they can solve the Negros insurgency problem, or at least contain it.. i heard that almost 90% of NPA's in the Visayas are now based in Negros Island since the guerilla fronts in Panay, Cebu, Bohol, parts of EV have already been neutralized

and this leads us to the suggestion that Tamlang Valley should be made an independent municipality combining the hinterland barangays of Pamplona, Sibulan, Valencia, Siaton, & Sta. Catalina for a more effective local administration, one that can earn the trust of the local people

we should learn from our sister province, the Mt. Kanlaon-Mt. Mandalagan triangle was once the bastion of the NPA insurgency in Northern Negros, but with the merger of the mountain barangays of San Carlos City, Calatrava, and Murcia into Don Salvador Benedicto town, it was able to address the needs of these people, and winning their hearts towards the government.. a similar moved should also be initiate in Tamlang Valley hopefully

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SOON
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Silliman University's
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good to see that American-style Ford LWB ambulance back in service.. i could still remember the pains the SMC carpool went through just to change the engine from a gas-guzzling V8 to a more economical 6-cylinder turbodiesel :cheers:

somebody call 911! :lol:

^^ Actually, thats not of SMC's. It does not do service for SMC. It's services are exclusive for Silliman University as a school, not for the hospital. Cool.

^^ Actually, thats not of SMC's. It does not do service for SMC. It's services are exclusive for Silliman University as a school, not for the hospital. Cool.

yup.. but the SMC was responsible for the engine transplant before they turned it over.. actually, that's now under the care of the SU Volunteer Fire Brigade & Rescue.. i once drove that ambulance when i was still a faculty of SU.. from the gym to Katipunan Hall :lol: that thing is a pain to drive it's so long and wide and you can't see anything from behind :lol:

The country's first LGU-funded wastewater treatment plant in Barangay Camanjac, Dumaguete City:


That project that was initiated by Vice Mayor Ablong before infront of the bell tower is a water treatment facility, right?

Re: Pizza Hut -- Their location before was the biggest factor why it closed. Imagine, inside MartOne? Cramped and dark??... And also with not enough signage outside.. Even many months after it opened, there were still many who do not know Pizza Hut was there. Hahah.. And MartOne did not take care of them also.. Sayang.

I agree with you nicko....because shakeys already here for a long time and even got another branch in RPD...... anyways...pizza hut is much welcome and we're waiting for your come back. :lol::lol:

*Shall we call that place Meja Mall? :lol:


:lol::lol: sounds like a mall owned by an Indian... :lol::lol::lol: Anyways....

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i think it's Flying V, not Seaoil.. because the holding company of Flying V is Filoil Corp. and i think they have a basketball team in the PBL or some league, Filoil Flying V :cheers:

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unidentified 3-storey building along E.J. Blanco St., Piapi near Ana Maria Bakeshop (U/C)

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another newly-finished unidentified building beside Conchita's Store, Ma. Cristina St.


(sorry for the pics, not enough vantage point to take a good shot. Ma. Cristina St. is really cramped)

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Note: there seems to be so many UFO buildings sprouting all over the city nowadays :lol: :lol: :lol:

Opsima's New Building, Veterans Avenue

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Where's the promise of Qualfon pics...Guys go out and take some shots...:) Much better if there are interior shots, I guess it's really gorgeous there.

good to see that American-style Ford LWB ambulance back in service.. i could still remember the pains the SMC carpool went through just to change the engine from a gas-guzzling V8 to a more economical 6-cylinder turbodiesel :cheers:

somebody call 911! :lol:

But is that engine proportional to the weight of that heavy machine...Well, maybe if they do rescue only in the highways then this rescue unit would do just fine.

That V8 engine I guess is designed for heavy duty even in harsh terrain of the mountains where a lot of horses are needed. Only there are a few cases of offroad accidents so I guess it's only right that they changed the engine to save on gas...greener rescue unit :)....

Opsima's New Building, Veterans Avenue

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This is another cute bldg found along Veterans Avenue.....

Thank you prime for this photo..goodwork...

Where's the promise of Qualfon pics...Guys go out and take some shots...:) Much better if there are interior shots, I guess it's really gorgeous there.

Alinghi is the name you can trust. :lol::lol::lol::lol:

But is that engine proportional to the weight of that heavy machine...Well, maybe if they do rescue only in the highways then this rescue unit would do just fine.

That V8 engine I guess is designed for heavy duty even in harsh terrain of the mountains where a lot of horses are needed. Only there are a few cases of offroad accidents so I guess it's only right that they changed the engine to save on gas...greener rescue unit :)....

it's now underpowered Ritch it even struggles in 1st gear :lol: but what can we do, 3kms/liter on the gasoline V8 versus 8kms/liter on the turbodiesel will go a long way in terms of operational expenses, not to mention that diesel is 10 pesos cheaper than gasoline per liter :cheers:

Better than putting it in the junkyard...By the way where did they sell the engine :)...I guess only a speed or power freak individual would want to get hold of that...

i think it's Flying V, not Seaoil.. because the holding company of Flying V is Filoil Corp. and i think they have a basketball team in the PBL or some league, Filoil Flying V :cheers:

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Its nice to see these new small & medium players in the city. In Mindanao, the price of gasoline I heard is way cheaper than ours because they got a lot of new players. Hope some more players come and eventually the price of gasoline in our city will go down.

Guyz, does anyone have an idea about the new 3-4 storey bldg beside handpicked? Who got some pics?

One indication that the city is really booming is the proliferation of gasoline stations, an indication that the number of vehicles is multiplying in the city...I could count at least 4 new gas stations under construction in the Metro Dumaguete area, three of these are in the vicinity of Dumaguete. No wonder, Kia Dumaguete is the top Kia dealer for the year...

What I hope, though, is for residents here to be conscious about the environment and to conserve on energy by increasingly thinking of green vehicles such as electric vehicles. And what I hope from big companies such as Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Kia, Yamaha, Suzuki, etc. is to come up with cheaper electric or hybrid motorcycles or vehicles...

Guyz, does anyone have an idea about the new 3-4 storey bldg beside handpicked? Who got some pics?

That's in front of Mercury Drug and in the junction of EJ Blanco and North National Highway...

Guyz, does anyone have an idea about the new 3-4 storey bldg beside handpicked? Who got some pics?

That's in front of Mercury Drug and in the junction of EJ Blanco and North National Highway...

Maybe we can ask prime to take some pictures of this bldg... Lots of commercial bldgs sprouting along Dumaguete South Road...... no pictures :ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

JOLLIBEE STORES WITHIN THE CITY OF DUMAGUETE
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JOLLIBEE PERDICES ST (Main Branch) OPENS 24/7
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JOLLIBEE ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE(Main Branch)

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Singing priests eye show
BY MARICAR ARANAS

The singing priests of the Diocese of Dumaguete dubbed as the “Priests in Music” are planning to stage another concert this year, featuring the winners of the recent DYWC Singing Teen Star competition.

Station manager Fr. Ramonito Maata of the DYWC-AM said he wanted to give more exposure for the winners through a show. The PIM is a group of singing priests in the diocese, who aims to share their God-given talents and give inspiration to the people.

The members of the Priests in Music are Frs. Ramonito Maata, Carmelito Limbaga, Felino Jumawan, and Rey Pascual.

The winners of the DYWC Singing Teen Star are composed of the grand champion Jeva Villamil of Calindagan, Dumaguete City; first runner-up was Jennylou Paglinawan from Bantayan, Dumaguete City; and second runner-up Auleen Pearl Morados of Bayawan.

The champion received P10,000 cash. First runner-up took home P8,000 cash, and the second runner-up pocketed P 5,000 cash. All received trophies and various gift certificates.

The texter’s choice award was given to May Myrish Mejica of Bantayan City, who received P5,000 cash, and also a trophy and gift certificate.

Maata said the search was their way of reaching out and giving service to the people in the Diocese of Dumaguete. He said that, during the elimination round, they inculcated good values in the candidates, like humility and acceptance.

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/May/27/negor5.htm)

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ONCAN sets activities for
nat’l heritage month

The Oriental Negros Children’s Advocacy Network will hold several activities in celebration of the National Heritage Month Saturday, in Dumaguete City.

Vice president Baby Jambora of ONCAN said their group is an umbrella organization of non-government organizations working for and with children in the province. They cater mostly to the needs of children at risk, street children, orphans, children in conflict with the law, children with disabilities and those disadvantaged families.

Their aim is to educate these sectors on the importance of the healthy environment for children.

A medical mission will be held Saturday for residents of Scandinavian Village in Barangay Candau-ay. Doctors and volunteers of the ONCAN will provide basic health services in the area.

A gathering of members and children-beneficiaries from the 22 NGO-participants under the ONCAN will play some traditional games dubbed as “Magdula Ta” at Freedom Park, on the same day.

Traditional games include bulanbulan, tubigtubig, piko, kayukok, takarang, siatong, among others to be played by more than a hundred children.

A painting competition will also be conducted for some youth-participants of the children’s network, Saturday afternoon at the Freedom Park.

Each NGO contestant will bring home their own painting after the awarding of prizes for the games and painting competition which will culminate the event.*RG

source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/May/27/people.htm)

FU freezes tuition ’til graduation

Foundation University is freezing tuition fees to help keep teen-aged college students in school.

Starting June 2010, freshman students will pay the same tuition each term until they finish their course.

Victor Vicente Sinco, FU vice president for finance and administration, said regular students enrolled in a four-year course will be allowed five years, at most, to finish their course while students enrolled in a five-year course, like BS Architecture, will be allowed at most six years to get their degree in order to avail of this guaranteed tuition freeze.

This scheme, Sinco said, is Foundation University’s way of helping students get an education. By keeping tuition fees steady, students and their parents can make better financial projections in the next four years, he said.

Students who are now in their second to third year, will pay the same tuition they paid last year until they graduate.

Sinco, however, said that miscellaneous fees may vary from year to year because of possible increases in the prices of some materials needed by students for a particular course.

Source (http://foundationu.com/blog/2010/03/01/fu-freezes-tuition-til-graduation/)

Welcome to Thread 14 aka the Dumaguete City Construction Thread :lol:

Below are photos of Silliman's renovation. A big thank you to my alma mater's wealthy benefactors :cheers: Keep the cash coming hehe

Oriental Hall

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Jovito Salonga Law Center


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Gymnasium

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Shaw Memorial Pool

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The Grandstand

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Welcome to Thread 14 aka the Dumaguete City Construction Thread :lol:

Below are photos of Silliman's renovation. A big thank you to my alma mater's wealthy benefactors :cheers: Keep the cash coming hehe



From what I have known Silliman is awash with cash mainly from American and German donors who have established tie ups with our beloved alma mater...Hmmmm, the College of Nursing and the Divinity School are some of the biggest recipients of these funds...and all the other units too, they received some funds...

Foundation U., I heard, also received a lot of money from Filipino Chinese donors...In fact they are building a big gymnasium in honor of this Fil-Chinese philanthropist.

Welcome to Thread 14 aka the Dumaguete City Construction Thread :lol:

Below are photos of Silliman's renovation. A big thank you to my alma mater's wealthy benefactors :cheers: Keep the cash coming hehe


New Computer center soon to rise at Silliman University Donated by Ponsing.. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

Foundation U., I heard, also received a lot of money from Filipino Chinese donors...In fact they are building a big gymnasium in honor of this Fil-Chinese philanthropist.

O really?.. new gymnasium for my alma mater? :banana::banana::banana:

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Robinsons Place Dumaguete
Near Bacong Terminal

I heard that SU admin will be renting old Steds for SU cafeteria. Silliman press will be closed also. I got this info from a professor.

I heard that SU admin will be renting old Steds for SU cafeteria. Silliman press will be closed also. I got this info from a professor.

Not just rent...Silliman bought Sted's building from the Solons...

i think it's Flying V, not Seaoil.. because the holding company of Flying V is Filoil Corp. and i think they have a basketball team in the PBL or some league, Filoil Flying V :cheers:

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Welcome Flying-V! Seaoil, you're much welcome to expand here too :-) Let's bring gas prices down!

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Not just rent...Silliman bought Sted's building from the Solons...

Now what will happen to the STEDS and all other tenants...like internet cafe...a convenience store at the corner...?

Close or transfer...

Welcome Flying-V! Seaoil, you're much welcome to expand here too :-) Let's bring gas prices down!

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Another Petron Gas station open .... South Road.....

New Computer center soon to rise at Silliman University Donated by Ponsing.. :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

O really?.. new gymnasium for my alma mater? :banana::banana::banana:

Hahaha, nice one Dems. If I am to build something inside Silliman, it would have to be a mall with all the food chains and restos you could ever imagine...Yum!

I heard that SU admin will be renting old Steds for SU cafeteria. Silliman press will be closed also. I got this info from a professor.

And what will become of the old cafeteria building? I bet another hotel just like Guy Hall...BTW, the cafeteria used to be one of the Kempeitai's torture chambers during WWII. Creepy, perfect for a hotel :)

Hahaha, nice one Dems. If I am to build something inside Silliman, it would have to be a mall with all the food chains and restos you could ever imagine...Yum!

Only food chain and resto...no boutiques and hardware and grocery.... :lol::lol::lol::lol: the first and the only Entertainment Mall in the Philippines and that is going to be a 4 story building.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:... Maybe we can add a beauty parlor.

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From what I have known Silliman is awash with cash mainly from American and German donors who have established tie ups with our beloved alma mater...Hmmmm, the College of Nursing and the Divinity School are some of the biggest recipients of these funds...and all the other units too, they received some funds...

Wow, I didn't know that. Well then, an even bigger THANK YOU goes out to our American and German friends. These improvements are a big boost to raising the quality of education in our schools.

And what will become of the old cafeteria building? I bet another hotel just like Guy Hall...BTW, the cafeteria used to be one of the Kempeitai's torture chambers during WWII. Creepy, perfect for a hotel :)

Speaking of Silliman University Cafeteria....the home of the best Cheese Bread in town.......heheheheh....

Wow, I didn't know that. Well then, an even bigger THANK YOU goes out to our American and German friends. These improvements are a big boost to raising the quality of education in our schools.

Now is the right time to change the look of the best University in the country. And one more thing...don't cut the trees ..

NUJP-Dumaguete chapter revived, elects new officers


DUMAGUETE CITY, May 26 (PNA) – The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP)-Dumaguete chapter elected Tuesday its new set of officers following its revival through the supervision of Alwyn Alburo, national NUJP deputy secretary general.

Elected as chairman of the NUJP-Dumaguete chapter was Alex Rey V. Pal of NBN-Dumaguete and the Dumaguete Metro Post, with John DX Lapid of ABS-CBN Dumaguete as vice-chair.

“We're happy to finally have a NUJP chapter in Dumaguete which will look after the welfare of working journalists,” said Pal.

He assured that the local chapter will “find ways to enhance the capabilities of our colleagues in order to elevate the status of our profession.”

Other officers elected include Maricar Aranas of Fil Products Channel 6 as chapter secretary general, Rene Genove of the Visayan Daily Star, treasurer, Juancho Gallarde of Sky Cable, auditor, Syril Repe of DYRM-AM and the Freeman, chair of the Committee on Finance/Ways and Means, Jufill Mira of DYWC-AM, chair of the Committee on Membership, and Judy Flores-Partlow of the Philippines News Agency-Dumaguete Bureau, chair of the Committee on Education. (PNA)
LAP/JFP

Source (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=278035)

wow im overwhelmed.. haha.. first time na in half-day of absence nako ngka 20 plus posts dayun ako na miss... :) keep it up guys!! our thread is booming in sync with the city!!!

Speaking of Silliman University Cafeteria....the home of the best Cheese Bread in town.......heheheheh....


damn.. miss the cheese bread.. haha.. :lol:

Guys,

Dumaguete City Public Market Building 1 is under renovation? Any idea what will be the possible output?
:banana2::soon:

damn.. miss the cheese bread.. haha.. :lol:

esp when it's hot!!

Ho i wish Guy Hall's hotel handler will be Microtel Suites!...:) no need for exterior renovations! the architecture is perfect already.

damn.. miss the cheese bread.. haha.. :lol:

esp when it's hot!!


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

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4-storey U/C building, E.J. Blanco Drive cor. Veterans Avenue

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Guyz, does anyone have an idea about the new 3-4 storey bldg beside handpicked? Who got some pics?

formerly a Villegas residence.. this is the only vantage point where you can see the building (on E.J. Blanco Drive). the Veterans Avenue side is blocked by thick foliage that nobody wouldn't even notice the construction going on if they passed by :cheers:

Ho i wish Guy Hall's hotel handler will be Microtel Suites!...:) no need for exterior renovations! the architecture is perfect already.

err, what about the ghosts? :lol: (SU and Microtel will kill me for this :lol:)

Guys,

Dumaguete City Public Market Building 1 is under renovation? Any idea what will be the possible output?
:banana2::soon:

have observed that too.. i will take a peek tomorrow and take pics

damn.. miss the cheese bread.. haha.. :lol:

i miss their nangka bread more! :cheers: too bad it was phased out from the menu :lol: :lol: :lol:

Wow, I didn't know that. Well then, an even bigger THANK YOU goes out to our American and German friends. These improvements are a big boost to raising the quality of education in our schools.

SU also gets substantial funding from the UBCHEA (United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia) being one of the premier Protestant-Presbyterian Institutions in the Asia-Pacific Region :cheers: i think UBCHEA is based in Hong Kong or Singapore

Now what will happen to the STEDS and all other tenants...like internet cafe...a convenience store at the corner...?

i think the Hi-Top convenience store will stay as they're not part of the building.. but the internet cafe would have to abide by the new landlord's rules (SU)

Not just rent...Silliman bought Sted's building from the Solons...

definitely good news.. at last we can't see students drinking, smoking, and gambling just a few yards from Silliman, not to mention the wild parties that were held there where a few students were even sighted to be making out :bash: t'was really a moral eyesore.. the only problem now is a new "student entertainment strip" is booming on the other side of Hibbard Avenue (Minimik-Country Gents) :lol:

SU also gets substantial funding from the UBCHEA (United Board of Christian Higher Education in Asia) being one of the premier Protestant-Presbyterian Institutions in the Asia-Pacific Region :cheers: i think UBCHEA is based in Hong Kong or Singapore



i think the Hi-Top convenience store will stay as they're not part of the building.. but the internet cafe would have to abide by the new landlord's rules (SU)



definitely good news.. at last we can't see students drinking, smoking, and gambling just a few yards from Silliman, not to mention the wild parties that were held there where a few students were even sighted to be making out :bash: t'was really a moral eyesore.. the only problem now is a new "student entertainment strip" is booming on the other side of Hibbard Avenue (Minimik-Country Gents) :lol:


As an international university, I guess the government will be constrained to open the Dumaguete airport to international traffic (perhaps to modernize it) for easy access of students coming from Korea, HK or Singapore, as well as from other international locations...I would like to see one day direct flights between the Dumaguete airport and HK, Singapore or Korea mainly for the benefit of the students, and for tourists as well...

uhmm, we need a larger, wider airport to begin with if we want to have an international airport.. The Dgte-Sibulan Domestic Airport only has room for runway length expansion (via reclamation), but no room for additional parallel runways.. I hope Rep. Arnaiz will make it a priority project to look for alternative sites

Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the Philippines
My impartial guide to the Philippines Finest Luxury Resorts with top of the line amenities and highest standard of excellence.
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Being one of the world’s most sought after tourist destination this summer, Philippines pride itself with refreshing island getaway and ultimate luxury living.
Below is my random list of the Top 10 Luxury Resorts in the Philippines. Enjoy the good life.

1. AMAN Resorts : AMANPULO
Amanpulo is situated in one of the world’s most idyllic island locations on the staggeringly beautiful Pamalican Island in the Philippines. It is a private island, gifted with nature’s paradisaical treats: powder white beaches, clear turquoise-azure-indigo seas, cirrus-streaked cerulean skies, and a polychromatic coral reef only 300m from the shore.

2. Buri Spa and Resort
Nestled in Batangas Channel inside Puerto Galera Bay, which was recently name one of 32 Most Beautiful Bays in the world by the Paris-based Club des Plus Belles Baies du Monde, Buri Resort & Spa has undergone a dramatic transformation since it first opened in 2001 with five simple cottages.

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Discerning travellers in search of their next unexplored destination need to look no further than the Philippine Islands. With its white Santorini-inspired architecture on rolling terrain contrasted with the azure blue of the sky above and the clear water below, Bellarocca Island Resort and Spa offers a fantastic experience unlike any other place in the Philippines and across South-East Asia.

7. Boracay Grand Vista Resort & Spa
Grand Vista Boracay Resort & Spa is the newest private luxurious resort and spa at the famous white beach. Established early 2006 and fully operated June this year 2007.

8. Antulang Beach Resort
Nestled 40 kilometers south of Dumaguete City, Philippines, ANTULANG BEACH RESORT is proud to be the first Philippine resort to offer private pool villas to guests. Each of the flagship accommodations comes with its own swimming pool (no plunge pools here), heated Jacuzzi and luxurious, spacious rooms all decked out in Canadian pinewood.

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Suspended on ten sprawling hectares of sheer cliffs peppered with a kaleidoscope of bougainvillea blooms, swimming pools and premium rooms are positioned right at the cliffs’ edge, ensuring guests a commanding view of an endless sea, while winding staircases lead directly to a kilometer’s stretch of isolated white sand beach strewn with large, natural rock formations. So on any given evening, let the gentle lapping of waves caressing boulders on the beach lull you to sweet, glorious slumber, and catch up on unhurried, leftover dreams of Antulang…

Rates start at USD 55++

9. Misibis Resort, Cagraray Island
Your Luxury Island Playground. Escape to Misibis Bay and surround yourself with the wonders of nature.

10. El Nido Resorts
El Nido is located at the northwestern tip of the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It is considered as a showcase of Palawan’s geology and diverse wildlife. Its majestic limestone cliffs stand guard over clear waters, with hundreds of species of tropical fishes and corals, and three species of endangered sea turtles.

source: (http://www.weekendhaven.com/2010/04/top-10-luxury-resorts-in-the-philippines/)

Congratulations to Antulang :cheer::cheer::cheer:

the 3rd Disrict of Negros Oriental is really a world-class diver's & marine life haven.. Apo Island being the model of the John G. Shedd Aquarium in Chicago, USA is a testament to that :cheers:

Long Stay Program supported by the Department of Tourism
Posted March 09, 2010

Officials of the Retirement & Healthcare Coalition, a non-stock, non-profit organization that promotes the retirement and healthcare facilities in the Philippines, met with DOT Secretary Ace Durano, Undersecretary Cynthia Carrion and Undersecretary Eduardo Jarque.
The Retirement & Healthcare Coalition (RHC) was represented by Robert Sears, American Chamber of Commerce executive director, Henry Schumacher, executive vice president of the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Japan Chamber of Commerce vice president Nonuo Fujii, and Marc Daubenbuechel, Project Manager of the RHC
The delegation presented the Long Stay Visitor Program that helps promotes the Philippines as retirement destination. With this Program, foreign seniors are invited to experience the Philippines hassle free. Under this program, they overwinter in the Philippines instead of staying during the cold and harsh winter in their home countries. This concept was used already during the 1970s in Spain which made Spain the major destination for retirees in Europe. Through the Long Stay Program, the Coalition is confident that foreign retirees will choose the Philippines as their 2nd home and tourism destination.
The Coalition has identified 5 suitable locations in the Philippines for retirement. These regions are: Manila, Cebu, Clark/Subic, Dumaguete and Tagaytay. The selection of these locations is mainly based on the easy access to complementary amenities such as high standard medical centers, health and wellness facilities, leisure and sports facilities, commercial establishments, airport, possible investment and employment opportunities and most especially, the availability of housing units suitable for Short and Long Stay Visitors at competitive rates.
Tourism Secretary Ace Durano sees a big potential in the Long Stay Visitor Program and would like to see more facilities allocating resources to this program. He would like to further develop the Long Stay Vistor Program together with the Retirement & Healthcare Coalition in a partnership.

source: (http://www.longstayphilippines.com/news.php?filter_news_id=25)

Congratulations to Antulang :cheer::cheer::cheer:


We used to play:horse:, swim :lovethem: and collect sand way back 1997 to 1998 my high school days :booze: . Who never knows that it would become what it is right now:applause::banana2:. Still can't imagine:omg:, :cheer: to that.

Ho i wish Guy Hall's hotel handler will be Microtel Suites!...:) no need for exterior renovations! the architecture is perfect already.

I wish not Nick, I'd love to see them put up a spanking new structure. The empty lot across the old mansion beside Bethel Guest House would be an ideal location. All of their existing hotels in the country are newly-built. Here are some of them:

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Cabanatuan

Another hotelier should take Guy Hall instead. So we can have more of them! :banana:

I wish not Nick, I'd love to see them put up a spanking new structure. The empty lot across the old mansion beside Bethel Guest House would be an ideal location. All of their existing hotels in the country are newly-built. Here are some of them:

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Batangas

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Baguio

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Cabanatuan

Another hotelier should take Guy Hall instead. So we can have more of them! :banana:

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Coincidence? Or it's just the common American architecture?

Foundation U., I heard, also received a lot of money from Filipino Chinese donors...In fact they are building a big gymnasium in honor of this Fil-Chinese philanthropist.

Is it a local Tsinoy Ritch? Foundation and St. Paul's have equally beautiful campuses.

No, from Manila who has been endeared to Dumaguete...the owners of Manila Hotel...