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jundem_dq63

June 28th, 2010, 01:09 PM

Septage woes hound water firms, government
Top News
Written by Dennis Estopace / Reporter
Sunday, 20 June 2010 21:42

SEPTAGE is an unusual topic before lunch but executives in the water sector slogged through the issue as a group funded by Washington urged them, in a recent forum, to increase and improve sewage management.

The problem, the United States Agency for International Development-funded group Philippine Sanitation Alliance (PSA) said in its presentation at the forum on Thursday, are septic tanks. “Septic tanks [are] not properly maintained, usually only desludged when [there’s an] overflow.”

The group said pollution is just being transferred when septage that is removed is not treated or disposed of properly. “Many septic tanks have open bottom ‘leaching chambers’ that contaminate groundwater.”

It added that polluted groundwater becomes more expensive for water districts to treat; sometimes the water is not fully decontaminated for several reasons, and causes disease outbreaks in communities. The PSA said such diseases kill an average of 55 Filipinos a day.

The group blames such leaching for the contamination with coliform bacteria of 58 percent of drinking water wells. The health, fisheries and tourism sectors are also affected, leading to annual economic losses of P78 billion.

The PSA said all households, commercial centers and public buildings should have been connected by last year to sewerage systems as called for by the Clean Water Act of 2004.

Jose Almendras, president of Manila Water Co., said it would take 30 years for his company and Maynilad Water Inc. to achieve a full connection in Metro Manila alone, however.

Both his company and Maynilad provide septage-management services through a 12-percent environment fee tacked on water bills. “It’s a cost we’re trying to do away with,” he said, but pointed out that squatters remain a major challenge for establishing a wastewater system.

The PSA said septage treatment requires a lot of space for air drying and manual labor so that such nonmechanical systems “are inexpensive to install and operate” while mechanized systems are expensive but require small spaces.

The PSA cited as example an integrated septage-treatment facility in Dumaguete that uses lagoons, wetlands and drying beds built with P24 million from the local government unit and water districts. It is expected to fully recover costs in eight years. The Clean Water Act requires all LGUs and water districts to develop septage programs.

Source (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=26718:septage-woes-hound-water-firms-government&catid=23:topnews&Itemid=58)

nicko

June 28th, 2010, 01:45 PM

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nicko

June 28th, 2010, 01:55 PM

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nosaj

June 28th, 2010, 02:01 PM

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beautiful.

indeed!!^^

ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 03:15 PM

ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 03:24 PM

The signages are up. It's Zone Too Internet at the 2nd level, City Pharma at the ground floor. And I thought it was gonna be a new Mercury Drug branch. Oh well, at least that old building looks pretty now (Perdices-Silliman Avenue).

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ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 03:32 PM

ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 03:40 PM

Construction work continues on the 6-storey hotel beside Lee Super Plaza. I can't wait for that old dirty peach building to go down (the former Ho's Art store).

And yes, those St. Paul ladies are on parade :)

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ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 03:41 PM

ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 04:58 PM

Donations for the late Gov. Macias will go to NOPH Central Block Building fund

DUMAGUETE CITY, June 25 (PNA) -- The donations accumulated during the wake of the late Governor Emilio Macias II has reached an initial amount of P200,000 which will go to the Central Block of the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital (NOPH).

According to provincial administrator Marilou Kho, they have initially counted the donations from the box, a piggy bank filled with money and some envelopes that also contain financial donations.

Kho said they will still have to collect the other boxes of donations that were left at the Governor’s residence in Siaton town during his wake.

She said they are expecting that the donations would reach more than P200,000 because some people would give there donations after they knew that the amount will be used for the Central Block of NOPH.

Earlier, outgoing Board Member and Dumaguete Councilor–elect Erwin Macias clarified the donations could be used for furnishing or added fixtures in the rooms at the Central Block.

The Central Block Building at the Provincial Hospital is one of the projects that the late Governor Macias mentioned before he died hoping that the next administration would continue the project.

The said building is a four-storey building located at the center of the NOPH building which the first two floors will be for Pedia and OB-Gyne while the two upper floors will be for recovery rooms.

Groundbreaking of the Central Block Building was held last January 1, 2010 during the anniversary of Negros Oriental.

Incoming Governor Agustin Perdices promised to continue the construction of the project in respect of the last requests of late Governor Macias. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?&sid=6&pfn=283739&arch=1&go=Go&search_arch=dumaguete&andor=and&mdte_arch=6&ddte_arch=0&ydte_arch=2010

^^ I heard Jundem pledged 500,000 hehehe..Seriously, I want to donate. Let's help build that hospital building :cheers:

ponsing1983

June 28th, 2010, 06:03 PM

This building at Colon Street (beside BDO Main), which used to be occupied by an automotive parts retailer, is being demolished to make way for a new multi-level commercial building...:)

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nicko

June 29th, 2010, 01:46 AM

^^ And Ponsing does it again!...:) -standing ovation!- Thanks bai Pons! This thread is improving in leaps since you joined in.. :)

nicko

June 29th, 2010, 01:51 AM

DOT to encourage home stay program
BY RENE GENOVE

Department of Tourism Region 7 is set to launch a campaign to implement the home-stay program in the province, initially in the Metro Dumaguete area where the Provincial Tourism Office said the foreign and domestic visitor influx is heaviest.

Senior Tourism Operations officer, Myla Mae Abellana, said the program invites homeowners who are willing to accommodate paying tourists in their spare rooms, and at the same time share the Filipino family experience with them.

Abellana said the program will expand the number of clean, comfortable and fully-furnished rooms in the area to accommodate the increase in tourism traffic coming into the province.

This will also deliver economic benefits directly to the participants, she said.

DOT-7 will conduct a Home-stay Program Training for interested homeowners and their caretakers to ensure that tourists in the province get to experience the finest hospitality.

Metro Dumaguete comprises Bacong, Valencia, Sibulan, San Jose, Amlan and Dumaguete City.

Interested homeowners may contact the Provincial Tourism Office and the Dumaguete City Tourism Office for more details.*RG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/June/28/negor4.htm)

Do any of you guys wanna open up your homes to our guests? :) I didn't realize the hotel room shortage was that bad.

It's so bad it might turn-off future tourists... :nuts: Neg Or had leapt it's way to the top 10 in such a short time. We were so far from Bohol before and look at us now.... It's just Camiguin Is. that separates both province... We can even surpass Bohol if we just improve a little bit more, because IMO, we have more tourist destination than Bohol... We have tourist destinations to boast of that is uniquely ours PLUS flourishing shopping destination, BPO, and excellent universities (foreign / exchange students can double as foreign tourists at the same time).. It's just that we lack good tour packages... But it wont be long.. It wont be..:) :cheers:

nicko

June 29th, 2010, 02:01 AM

Dumaguete / Neg Or: TOP 10 in BPO, tourism, and education. Now beat that..:)

nicko

June 29th, 2010, 02:03 AM

ritche

June 29th, 2010, 03:51 AM

This is great...I hope we guys could have a meet up sometimes, I mean all of us SSC Dumaguete guys, not just one or two, but all of us...

jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 04:10 AM

Pay your dues in airconditioned comfort! Oriental Negrense and Siquijodnon taxpayers would have to travel farther to get there though :)

Presenting the new 24 million-peso home of BIR District 79 in Brgy. Taclobo...

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The photos were taken as requested by Nicko :)

Ponsing is the name you can trust.. :lol::lol::lol::lol:.. I like the photos so much and such a beautiful bldg. Next assignment is, have some interior picture of that bldg. :lol::lol::lol:... Thanks Ponsing,

Dumaguete / Neg Or: TOP 10 in BPO, tourism, and education. Now beat that..:)

It's so bad it might turn-off future tourists... :nuts: Neg Or had leapt it's way to the top 10 in such a short time. We were so far from Bohol before and look at us now.... It's just Camiguin Is. that separates both province... We can even surpass Bohol if we just improve a little bit more, because IMO, we have more tourist destination than Bohol... We have tourist destinations to boast of that is uniquely ours PLUS flourishing shopping destination, BPO, and excellent universities (foreign / exchange students can double as foreign tourists at the same time).. It's just that we lack good tour packages... But it wont be long.. It wont be..:) :cheers:

Very well said Nicko... Best tourist Destination in the country, Top 10 in BPO, and of course the 4 Universities and 10 other colleges keep on producing quality graduates every year.... and according to some interviews with BPO companies.. We have the best Human Resources.......

This is great...I hope we guys could have a meet up sometimes, I mean all of us SSC Dumaguete guys, not just one or two, but all of us...

This is fine with me..... just make sure that it's going to be held on a weekend.......

ritche

June 29th, 2010, 08:51 AM

Very well said Nicko... Best tourist Destination in the country, Top 10 in BPO, and of course the 4 Universities and 10 other colleges keep on producing quality graduates every year.... and according to some interviews with BPO companies.. We have the best Human Resources.......

This is fine with me..... just make sure that it's going to be held on a weekend.......

One of the five retirement areas in the country, an upcoming green industrial zone, a healthy city, etc., etc.

Let's plan out our meeting guys...

draude

June 29th, 2010, 10:30 AM

Let's plan out our meeting guys...

:banana::banana:

jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 10:35 AM

One of the five retirement areas in the country, an upcoming green industrial zone, a healthy city, etc., etc.
Let's plan out our meeting guys...

A healthy City... yes we are :lol::lol::lol::lol:... A simple and small city yet we have a lot to offer.... and no one can beat us... Small but Terrible.......

draude, alinghi, ponsing, miguel, nosaj, nicko, tagadgte etc and etc hope you'll give a little of your time for this plan.... let's all meet at the crossroads :banana::banana::banana:

lewdsaint

June 29th, 2010, 11:04 AM

Would like to give you an update regarding the power supply situation in Visayas as of this this week, the system shortage is 160 Megawatts and rotating brownouts are in effect in the Visayas, the peak demand has increased from January 2010 to the present and are as follows:
January 2010 - 1,219 MW
February 2010 - 1,199 MW
March 2010 - 1,254 MW
April 2010 - 1,308 MW
May 2010 - 1,356 MW
June 2010 - 1,343 MW

Since January 2010 up to the present, our dispatchable, contingency and regulating reserves had been negative in the Visayas. These components make up the Ancillary reserves and yet we are being billed monthly for non-existing power reserves or component. :bash: We inquired the basis for such charges but NGCP here in Visayas do not know about this since the bill is being prepared by the NGCP Revenue and Regulatory Affairs Dept in Diliman, Quezon City. :bash: gin@g*!!!

Most customers are not aware of this, Ancillary services are supposed to maintain reliable operations and this includes voltage support and vary with system loads and changes hourly. It is strange that system operations dept and the tariff dept are not coordinating on this matter, since it is only the system operations knows, if there are reserves or none.

Also, the power shortfall may continue until next year in time for the 200MW Naga Cty, Cebu and 164MW Iloilo City coal-fired power plants to come on line, but the demand is not a straight line and it will rise also exponentially.

A congressman from Negros Is. is advocating the revival of the Bataan Nuclear plant, he stressed that the cost of reviving the plant will have a return on investment of six years and will fill the gap of the country's power supply shortfall.

The cost of operating a nuclear power plant is less than P2/kwhr, and even Saudi Arabia is building one, so they could export their oil and earn more revenues rather than using them locally. There is also a proposal to build nuclear power plant in Negros as a power center of Visayas.

ritche

June 29th, 2010, 11:11 AM

Is there any other source of power aside from nuclear energy...For me this should be the last resort, not the first.

jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 11:12 AM

lewdsaint

June 29th, 2010, 11:35 AM

Expect to have brownount on July 11, 2010 (from 8am to 5pm). Scheduled maintenance activity of NGCP.

jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 12:28 PM

Expect to have brownount on July 11, 2010 (from 8am to 5pm). Scheduled maintenance activity of NGCP.

Ows really?... no advise yet...anyway, that is only for 1 day it's ok

jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 03:25 PM

Sagarbarria to take oath before Perdices
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

City Mayor-elect Manuel Sagarbarria said he would like to take his oath of office before incumbent Mayor and Vice Governor-elect Agustin Perdices, for a continuity of programs in Dumaguete City.

As a city legislator for nine years, Sagarbarria said yesterday he had seen how Perdices managed the city to what it is now today.

Number one in his agenda is to address the peace and order concerns of Dumaguete to entice investments, with infrastructures already in place.

“There’s no such thing as first 100 days, because when I assume as mayor on June 30, everyday will be a working day for me,” Sagarbarria said.

He said he already had the commitment of department heads for them to open their communication lines 24/7, to ensure effective delivery of basic services. Sagarbarria met with department heads last week and agreed to meet every Monday.

Sagarbarria said he intends to extend the services of casual and job order employees for one month, and their performance will be evaluated for their monthly renewal.

As a university town, Sagarbarria said he also intends Dumaguete adopt the E-Impact module of education in the elementary with the Cantil-e Elementary School as the pilot area.*JG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/June/29/negor1.htm)

jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 03:29 PM

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June 29th, 2010, 05:08 PM

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jundem_dq63

June 29th, 2010, 07:00 PM

Ang Tay Golf
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Dolphin Watching in Bais

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Lake Balakan in Siaton

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Lake Balinsasayaw

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Bravo Gold Club
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jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 04:13 AM

Congratulations to the adopted Dumaguete-native, BRETT JACKSON for being part of the BIG 6 in PBB!!

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After PBB

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Bret, who is known for his singing and writing skills will soon become a Myx VJ. “It’s my dream job,” the Indie Singer of USA said. He also wants to do an album with his band in Dumaguete.

More (http://www.starmometer.com/2010/06/30/pbb-teen-big-six-to-enter-showbiz/)

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 06:50 AM

Environmental campaign set to launch in Dumaguete

A PROVINCE-WIDE environmental awareness campaign is set to be launched on July 3 in time for the culmination of the Environment Month of June.

According to Miss Dumaguete 2008 Maria Luz Catan, the events organizer, several private companies and local government units (LGUs) have signified their intention to participate in the three events highlighting the launching to show support on the movement against climate change in Negros Oriental.

These events include the 2010 Eco-adventure race, Eco-expo and a concert for a cause.

Robinsons Place Dumaguete, Cignal High-Definition Digital TV and SPi Global, in cooperation with Miss Dumaguete 2008 and the Provincial Sangunniang Kabataan Federation, have initiated this activity to make the community aware of their social responsibility to mother nature, Catan said.

The Eco-adventure race aims to involve employees of various private companies as well as residents of the different municipalities in an outdoor skills where participants will get to know more about the environment and how to preserve it.

The second part of the event, the Eco-expo will run from June 21 to July 3 at the Main Atrium of Robinsons Place Dumaguete.

The expo is a venue for the different local government units, schools and universities in the province to present their environment related projects. The exhibitors are led by St. Paul University Dumaguete’s Eco-Swarm and the municipality of Dauin, through its Coastal Resource Management Program.

This is designed to involve the artists as well as producers of recycled goods in the province to display environmentally inspired works such as laptop bags, candles and fashion accessories that will be sold during the two week expo.

The Eco-concert, on the other hand, will feature various bands and performers including tribal drummers, dance groups and fire dancers.

Source (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20100625-277469/Environmental-campaign-set-to-launch-in-Dumaguete)

ritche

June 30th, 2010, 07:46 AM

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 08:44 AM

President Noynoy Aquino III Inauguration Speech Copy

His Excellency Jose Ramos Horta, Former President Fidel V. Ramos, Former President Joseph Estrada, Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile and members of the Senate, House Speaker Prospero Nograles and members of the House, members of the Supreme Court, members of the foreign delegations,Your Excellencies of the diplomatic corps, fellow colleagues in government, aking mga kababayan.

Ang pagtayo ko dito ngayon ay patunay na kayo ang aking tunay na lakas. Hindi ko inakala na darating tayo sa puntong ito, na ako’y manunumpa sa harap ninyo bilang inyong Pangulo. Hindi ko pinangarap maging tagapagtaguyod ng pag-asa at tagapagmana ng mga suliranin ng ating bayan.

Ang layunin ko sa buhay ay simple lang: maging tapat sa aking mga magulang at sa bayan bilang isang marangal na anak, mabait na kuya, at mabuting mamamayan.

Nilabanan ng aking ama ang diktadurya at ibinuwis niya ang kanyang buhay para tubusin ang ating demokrasya. Inalay ng aking ina ang kanyang buhay upang pangalagaan ang demokrasyang ito. Ilalaan ko ang aking buhay para siguraduhin na ang ating demokrasya ay kapaki-pakinabang sa bawat isa. Namuhunan na po kami ng dugo at handa kong gawin ito kung muling kinakailangan.

Tanyag man ang aking mga magulang at ang kanilang mga nagawa, alam ko rin ang problema ng ordinaryong mamamayan. Alam nating lahat ang pakiramdam na magkaroon ng pamahalaang bulag at bingi. Alam natin ang pakiramdam na mapagkaitan ng hustisya, na mabalewala ng mga taong pinagkatiwalaan at inatasan nating maging ating tagapagtanggol.

Kayo ba ay minsan ring nalimutan ng pamahalaang inyong iniluklok sa puwesto? Ako rin. Kayo ba ay nagtiis na sa trapiko para lamang masingitan ng isang naghahari-hariang de-wangwang sa kalsada? Ako rin. Kayo ba ay sawang-sawa na sa pamahalaang sa halip na magsilbi sa taumbayan ay kailangan pa nila itong pagpasensiyahan at tiisin? Ako rin.

Katulad ninyo ako. Marami na sa atin ang bumoto gamit ang kanilang paa – nilisan na nila ang ating bansa sa kanilang paghahanap ng pagbabago at katahimikan. Tiniis nila ang hirap, sinugod ang panganib sa ibang bansa dahil doon may pag-asa kahit kaunti na dito sa atin ay hindi nila nakikita. Sa iilang sandali na sarili ko lang ang aking inaalala, pati ako ay napag-isip din – talaga bang hindi na mababago ang pamamahala natin dito? Hindi kaya nasa ibang bansa ang katahimikang hinahanap ko? Saan ba nakasulat na kailangang puro pagtitiis ang tadhana ng Pilipino?

Ngayon, sa araw na ito – dito magwawakas ang pamumunong manhid sa mga daing ng taumbayan. Hindi si Noynoy ang gumawa ng paraan, kayo ang dahilan kung bakit ngayon, magtatapos na ang pagtitiis ng sambayanan. Ito naman po ang umpisa ng kalbaryo ko, ngunit kung marami tayong magpapasan ng krus ay kakayanin natin ito, gaano man kabigat.

Sa tulong ng wastong pamamahala sa mga darating na taon, maiibsan din ang marami nating problema. Ang tadhana ng Pilipino ay babalik sa tamang kalagayan, na sa bawat taon pabawas ng pabawas ang problema ng Pinoy na nagsusumikap at may kasiguruhan sila na magiging tuloy-tuloy na ang pagbuti ng kanilang sitwasyon.

Kami ay narito para magsilbi at hindi para maghari. Ang mandato ninyo sa amin ay pagbabago – isang malinaw na utos para ayusin ang gobyerno at lipunan mula sa pamahalaang iilan lamang ang nakikinabang tungo sa isang pamahalaang kabutihan ng mamamayan ang pinangangalagaan.

Ang mandatong ito ay isa kung saan kayo at ang inyong pangulo ay nagkasundo para sa pagbabago – isang paninindigan na ipinangako ko noong kampanya at tinanggap ninyo noong araw ng halalan.

Sigaw natin noong kampanya: “Kung walang corrupt, walang mahirap.” Hindi lamang ito pang slogan o pang poster – ito ang mga prinsipyong tinatayuan at nagsisilbing batayan ng ating administrasyon.

Ang ating pangunahing tungkulin ay ang magsikap na maiangat ang bansa mula sa kahirapan, sa pamamagitan ng pagpapairal ng katapatan at mabuting pamamalakad sa pamahalaan.

Ang unang hakbang ay ang pagkakaroon ng tuwid at tapat na hanay ng mga pinuno. Magsisimula ito sa akin. Sisikapin kong maging isang mabuting ehemplo. Hinding hindi ko sasayangin ang tiwalang ipinagkaloob ninyo sa akin. Sisiguraduhin ko na ganito rin ang adhikain ng aking Gabinete at ng mga magiging kasama sa ating pamahalaan.

Naniniwala akong hindi lahat ng nagsisilbi sa gobyerno ay corrupt. Sa katunayan, mas marami sa kanila ay tapat. Pinili nilang maglingkod sa gobyerno upang gumawa ng kabutihan. Ngayon, magkakaroon na sila ng pagkakataong magpakitang-gilas. Inaasahan natin sila sa pagsupil ng korapsyon sa loob mismo ng burukrasya.

Sa mga itinalaga sa paraang labag sa batas, ito ang aking babala: sisimulan natin ang pagbabalik ng tiwala sa pamamagitan ng pag-usisa sa mga “midnight appointments.” Sana ay magsilbi itong babala sa mga nag-iisip na ipagpatuloy ang baluktot na kalakarang nakasanayan na ng marami.

Sa mga kapuspalad nating mga kababayan, ngayon, ang pamahalaan ang inyong kampeon.

Hindi natin ipagpapaliban ang mga pangangailangan ng ating mga estudyante, kaya’t sisikapin nating punan ang kakulangan sa ating mga silid-aralan.

Unti-unti din nating babawasan ang mga kakulangan sa imprastraktura para sa transportasyon, turismo at pangangalakal. Mula ngayon, hindi na puwede ang “puwede na” pagdating sa mga kalye, tulay at gusali dahil magiging responsibilidad ng mga kontratista ang panatilihing nasa mabuting kalagayan ang mga proyekto nila.

Bubuhayin natin ang programang “emergency employment” ng dating pangulong Corazon Aquino sa pagtatayo ng mga bagong imprastraktura na ito. Ito ay magbibigay ng trabaho sa mga local na komunidad at makakatulong sa pagpapalago ng kanila at ng ating ekonomiya.

Hindi kami magiging sanhi ng inyong pasakit at perwisyo. Palalakasin natin ang koleksyon at pupuksain natin ang korapsyon sa Kawanihan ng Rentas Internas at Bureau of Customs para mapondohan natin ang ating mga hinahangad para sa lahat, tulad ng:

· dekalidad na edukasyon, kabilang ang edukasyong bokasyonal para makapaghanap ng marangal na trabaho ang hindi makapag-kolehiyo;
· serbisyong pangkalusugan, tulad ng Philhealth para sa lahat sa loob ng tatlong taon;
· tirahan sa loob ng mga ligtas na komunidad.

Palalakasin at palalaguin natin ang bilang ng ating kasundaluhan at kapulisan, hindi para tugunan ang interes ng mga naghahari-harian, ngunit para proteksyunan ang mamamayan. Itinataya nila ang kanilang buhay para mayroong pagkakataon sa katahimikan at kapayapaan sa sambayanan. Dumoble na ang populasyong kanilang binabantayan, nanatili naman sila sa bilang. Hindi tama na ang nagmamalasakit ay kinakawawa.

Kung dati ay may fertilizer scam, ngayon ay may kalinga ng tunay para sa mga magsasaka. Tutulungan natin sila sa irigasyon, extension services, at sa pagbenta ng kanilang produkto sa pinakamataas na presyong maaari.

Inaatasan natin na ang papasok na Secretary Alcala ay magtayo ng mga trading centers kung saan diretso na ang magsasaka sa mamimili – lalaktawan natin ang gitna, kasama na ang kotong cop. Sa ganitong paraan, ang dating napupunta sa gitna ay maari nang paghatian ng magsasaka at mamimili.

Gagawin nating kaaya-aya sa negosyante ang ating bansa. We will cut red tape dramatically and implement stable economic policies. We will level the playing field for investors and make government an enabler, not a hindrance, to business. Sa ganitong paraan lamang natin mapupunan ang kakulangan ng trabaho para sa ating mga mamamayan.

Layunin nating paramihin ang trabaho dito sa ating bansa upang hindi na kailanganin ang mangibang-bansa para makahanap lamang ng trabaho. Ngunit habang ito ay hindi pa natin naaabot, inaatasan ko ang mga kawani ng DFA, POEA at ng OWWA at iba pang mga kinauukulang ahensiya na mas lalo pang paigtingin ang pagtugon sa mga hinaing at pangangailangan ng ating mga overseas Filipino workers.

Papaigtingin namin ang proceso ng konsultasyon at pag-uulat sa taumbayan. Sisikapin naming isakatuparan ang nakasaad sa ating Konstitusiyon na kinikilala ang karapatan ng mamamayaan na magkaroon ng kaalaman ukol sa mga pampublikong alintana.

Binuhay natin ang diwa ng people power noong kampanya. Ipagpatuloy natin ito tungo sa tuwid at tapat na pamamahala. Ang naniniwala sa people power ay nakatuon sa kapwa at hindi sa sarili.

Sa mga nang-api sa akin, kaya ko kayong patawarin at pinapatawad ko na kayo. Sa mga nang-api sa sambayanan, wala akong karapatan na limutin ang inyong mga kasalanan.

To those who are talking about reconciliation, if they mean that they would like us to simply forget about the wrongs that they have committed in the past, we have this to say: there can be no reconciliation without justice. Sa paglimot ng pagkakasala, sinisigurado mong maulit muli ang mga pagkakasalang ito. Secretary de Lima, you have your marching orders. Begin the process of providing true and complete justice for all.

Ikinagagalak din naming ibahagi sa inyo ang pagtanggap ni dating Chief Justice Hilario Davide Jr. sa hamon ng pagtatatag at pamumuno sa isang Truth Commission na magbibigay linaw sa maraming kahinahinalang isyu na hanggang ngayon ay walang kasagutan at resolusyon.

Ang sinumang nagkamali ay kailangang humarap sa hustisya. Hindi maaaring patuloy ang kalakaran ng walang pananagutan at tuloy na pang-aapi.

My government will be sincere in dealing with all the peoples of Mindanao. We are committed to a peaceful and just settlement of conflicts, inclusive of the interests of all – may they be Lumads, Bangsamoro or Christian.

We shall defeat the enemy by wielding the tools of justice, social reform, and equitable governance leading to a better life. Sa tamang pamamahala gaganda ang buhay ng lahat, at sa buhay na maganda, sino pa ang gugustuhing bumalik sa panahon ng pang-aapi?

Kung kasama ko kayo, maitataguyod natin ang isang bayan kung saan pantay-pantay ang pagkakataon, dahil pantay-pantay nating ginagampanan ang ating mga pananagutan.

Kamakailan lamang, ang bawat isa sa atin ay nanindigan sa presinto. Bumoto tayo ayon sa ating karapatan at konsensiya. Hindi tayo umatras sa tungkulin nating ipaglaban ang karapatan na ito.

Pagkatapos ng bilangan, pinatunayan ninyo na ang tao ang tunay na lakas ng bayan.

Ito ang kahalagahan ng ating demokrasya. Ito ang pundasyon ng ating pagkakaisa. Nangampanya tayo para sa pagbabago. Dahil dito taas-noo muli ang Pilipino. Tayong lahat ay kabilang sa isang bansa kung saan maaari nang mangarap muli.

To our friends and neighbors around the world, we are ready to take our place as a reliable member of the community of nations, a nation serious about its commitments and which harmonizes its national interests with its international responsibilities.

We will be a predictable and consistent place for investment, a nation where everyone will say, “it all works.”

Inaanyayahan ko kayo ngayon na manumpa sa ating mga sarili, sa sambayanan, WALANG MAIIWAN.

Walang pangingibang-bayan at gastusan na walang wastong dahilan. Walang pagtalikod sa mga salitang binitawan noong kampanya, ngayon at hanggang sa mga susunod pang pagsubok na pagdadaanan sa loob ng anim na taon.

Walang lamangan, walang padrino at walang pagnanakaw. Walang wang-wang, walang counterflow, walang tong. Panahon na upang tayo ay muling magkawanggawa.

Nandito tayo ngayon dahil sama-sama tayong nanindigan at nagtiwala na may pag-asa.

The people who are behind us dared to dream. Today, the dream starts to become a reality. Sa inyong mga nag-iisip pa kung tutulong kayo sa pagpasan ng ating krus, isa lang ang aking tanong – kung kailan tayo nanalo, saka pa ba kayo susuko?

Kayo ang boss ko, kaya’t hindi maaaring hindi ako makinig sa mga utos ninyo. We will design and implement an interaction and feedback mechanism that can effectively respond to the people’s needs and aspirations.

Kayo ang nagdala sa akin sa puntong ito – ang ating mga volunteers – matanda, bata, celebrity, ordinaryong tao, na umikot sa Pilipinas para ikampanya ang pagbabago; ang aking mga kasambahay, na nag-asikaso ng lahat ng aking mga personal na pangangailangan; ang aking pamilya, kaibigan at katrabaho, na dumamay, nag-alaga at nagbigay ng suporta sa akin; ang ating mga abogado, na nagpuyat para bantayan ang ating mga boto at siguraduhing mabilang ang bawat isa; ang aking mga kapartido at kaalyado na kasama kong nangahas mangarap; at ang milyun-milyong Pilipinong nagkaisa, nagtiwala at hindi nawalan ng pag-asa – nasa inyo ang aking taos-pusong pasasalamat.

Hindi ko makakayang harapin ang aking mga magulang, at kayong mga nagdala sa akin sa yugto ng buhay kong ito, kung hindi ko maisasakatuparan ang aking mga binitawang salita sa araw na ito.

My parents sought nothing less and died for nothing less than democracy, peace and prosperity. I am blessed by this legacy. I shall carry the torch forward.

Layunin ko na sa pagbaba ko sa katungkulan, masasabi ng lahat na malayo na ang narating natin sa pagtahak ng tuwid na landas at mas maganda na ang kinabukasang ipapamana natin sa susunod na henerasyon. Samahan ninyo ako sa pagtatapos ng laban na ito. Tayo na sa tuwid na landas.

Maraming salamat po at mabuhay ang sambayanang Pilipino!

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 10:03 AM

4 teachers receive awards from CPC-6
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Four teachers in disparity areas under the Sixth Country Program for Children were recently awarded for their efforts and initiative in the promotion and advocacy of children’s rights in their schools, in Negros Oriental.

In rites held at Plaza Ma. Luisa Suites Inn recently, the awardees were honored by members of the CPC-6 Technical Working Group, with Department of Education provincial superintendent Dr. Maria Milagros Velez and Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg. Or., 2nd District).

The awardees, who each received a certificate of appreciation and a bag filled with teacher’s supplies, were Juliet Mercullo of East Balabag Elementary School in Valencia, Sheila Marie Estonilo of Salag Elementary School in Bacong, Amalia Samson of Sacsac Elementary School in Siaton, and Maribeth Ahito of Damig Elementary School, Bayawan City.

They were evaluated based on criteria that emphasized on their communication plan implementation, and their efforts to reduce drop-out rates in their schools.

Assistant provincial administrator Josefina Columna, who also sits as chair of the CPC-6 Provincial Communication Task Force, said that teachers are at the frontline of CPC-6’s campaign to promote Children’s Rights in the villages.

“Teachers serve as our channels of communication, our bridge and our link to reach our shared goals,” she said in her opening remarks during the awarding ceremony.

Columna said that by honoring the teachers, they hope that this will inspire others to work harder and do more to promote and advance the interest of the NegOr child.

This was echoed by Arnaiz who has earned the moniker “Father of All Children in Negros Oriental,” for successfully pushing for the expansion of CPC-6 projects to benefit more barangays in towns and cities in the province, when the Child Friendly Movement first rolled out under his stint as then governor.

Arnaiz said that the province has been very fortunate to have been included in both the fifth and sixth stages of the Country Program for Children. “Seldom has a province been included in two programs,” he said.

Arnaiz added he is confident that the programs have helped the children in the province become what they are today. “Now children know what rights they have and they are a lot better than what they were before,” he said.

He also hoped that the program will continue to cascade throughout the province, and benefit more areas in Negros Oriental.*JG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/June/30/negor4.htm)

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 10:05 AM

Inauguration of NegOr, Dumaguete officials set
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW

All is set for the inauguration of incoming provincial and local officials who will take their oaths of office today, at the Negros Oriental Convention Center.

The inauguration will start at 9 a.m. with outgoing Dumaguete City Mayor Agustin Perdices taking oath as the duly elected vice governor of the province. He will be joined by Representatives George Arnaiz (2nd district) and Pryde Henry Teves (3rd district).

Re-elected Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (1st district) had taken her oath of office for her second term in La Libertad, together with some newly-elected local officials of the area Sunday.

Also invited to join in the June 30 inauguration are newly-elected and re-elected members of the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, mayors, vice mayors, members of the Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Panlungsod.

Executive Judge Lualhati Bustamante will administer the oaths of office of the incoming provincial and local officials, except for the vice governor, whose oath will be administered by Regional Trial Court Branch 32 Judge Roderick Maxino.

Vice Governor-elect Perdices will also take his oath of office as governor of Negros Oriental by virtue of the law on succession, because the re-elected Governor, Emilio Macias II, died last June 13.

Meanwhile, the inauguration will be highlighted by the performances of the Vox Orphanorum, a group of children from the two orphan centers in the province—the Casa Miani Arvedi, ran by the Don Bosco community and the Casa Cittadini by the Ursuline Sisters of Somasca.

The late governor was impressed by the performance and the singing talent of the children under the tutelage of Mias Perez, especially considering the sad experiences of each member of the group.*JFP

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/June/30/negor1.htm)

draude

June 30th, 2010, 11:45 AM

After PBB

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Bret, who is known for his singing and writing skills will soon become a Myx VJ. “It’s my dream job,” the Indie Singer of USA said. He also wants to do an album with his band in Dumaguete.
More (http://www.starmometer.com/2010/06/30/pbb-teen-big-six-to-enter-showbiz/)

sige ni sya sauna ug skateboard sa LEE PLAZA? Kay very familiar gyud iya face.. :banana::cheers::nuts:

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 12:22 PM

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June 30th, 2010, 12:38 PM

Odloman Cave

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Cave Pandalihan

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Pangaliwan Cave

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Mambajo Cave

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jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 01:08 PM

Here are the reasons why Negros Oriental Considered as one of the Best Tourist Destination in the country.

It is because we have all these:

Adventure/Trekking/Nature

The three highest Mountain points in the province

Mount Canlaon (old name alaspina) rising 2,560 m.
Cuernos de Negros stands 1,938 m.
MI. Tepasi, 1950 m. High.

Falls

Casaroro Falls - Valencia
Pulangbato Falls - Valencia
Inihawan Enchanted Falls - Canlaon City
Quipot Falls - Canlaon City
Pantao Falls - Canlaon City
Lourdes Falls -Bayawan
Pagsalsalan - Ayungon
Kinayan Falls - Guihulngan
Palaypay Falls - Pamplona
Balanan Falls - Siaton

Caves
There are 33 caves in the entire province. Among those explored are

Odloman Cave - 8,870 m. long/82 m. deep
Panligawan Cave - 282 m. long/25 m. deep
Ayakan Cave - 233 m. long/30 m. deep
Tolopan Cave - 333 m. long/51 m. deep
Tuntunan Cave - 580 m. long/15m. deep
Baliw Cave - 769 m. long/55 m. deep
Mambayo Cave - 326 m. long/35 m. deep
Tubod III Cave - 116 m. long/14m. deep

Lakes

Twin Lakes - Balinsasayao & Danao
Lake Melipendol - Valencia
Lake Yayumyum - Mt. Talinis, Valencia
Lake Halawig - Mt. Talinis
Kinayan Lake - Guihulngan
Balanan - Siaton
Lake Nailig - Valencia

Golf Range

Pamplona 18-hole course one-hour drive from Dumaguete City
San Antonio, Sibulan 9-hole course 15 minute drive from Dumaguete City

Beaches
Negros Oriental province boasts of 1,377.6 kilometers of scenic white and golden sand beach seashore and ocean frontage.

Antulang Beach Resort - Temporary home to yachts from all over the world. With accommodation, information in getting there, special packages, tours and activities, and a guestbook. -www .antulang .com
El Dorado Beach Resort - With its facilities, photo gallery, links, photos, dive sites, bookings and rates, night life, diving courses, and menu card. -www .eldoradobeachresort .com
Monarch Sands Beach Resort - Monarch Sands Resort is a secluded beach resort, located 1 hour south of Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. Offers beach accommodation and beach related activities. Website includes info about the beach. accommodation, other services and contact info. more...-www .monarchsands .com
Thalatta Resort - A resort located in Maluay, Zamboanguita, Negros Oriental, 25 kms from Dumaguete is facing Apo Island. Website contains information about the resort, amenities, how to get there, photo gallery and contacts. more...-thalatta-beach .com/
Wellbeach Resort - A small but well maintained Beach Resort, located at Mojon, Mag-abo Maluay Negros Oriental, 25 minutes from Dumaguete center. Website contains pictures, rates, and reservation.
Atlantis Beach Resort - Lipayo, Dauin, Dumaguete, Negros Oriental
Castaways Beach and Dive Resort - Bulak, Dauin, Oriental Negros
Escosas Bar & Resort - Tandayag, Amlan, Oriental Negros
Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort - Dauin, 15km south of Dumaguete, Dumaguete Negros Oriental
Private Residence Resort - Lipayo, Dauin, Oriental Negros
La Vista del Mar - Bayawan
Talisay Beach (Tree House) - Bacong
Wuthering Heights - San Jose
Talabong & Mapao, White Sand - Bais City
Opada’s Beach Resort - La Libertad
Midtown Resort - Guihulngan
Ganahan Beach - Guihulngan
Santa Monica Beach Resort - Banilad, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental
Tongo Sail Inn - Siaton,Oriental Negros
Dolphin Hotel De Bais - Dewey Island, Bais City, Negros Oriental
Dumagute Springs Beach Resort - Bacong (San Miguel) Dumaguete, Negros Oriental, Philippines
Pura Vida Beach & Dive Resort - Dauin
Bahura Resort and SPA - Dauin
Atmosphere Resort - Dauin
Paradise Beach Resort - Amlan
Bluewater beach resort - Amlan
LA BOCA BEACH RESORT - Amlan

And Many More

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 02:20 PM

^^ And Ponsing does it again!...:) -standing ovation!- Thanks bai Pons! This thread is improving in leaps since you joined in.. :)

Wow, I'm glad to know that Nick, thank you as well :) Now You, Ritche and Jundem won't have to do all the hard work promoting our city & province because we, the newbies, are equally enthusiastic about our accelerating development. We're doing all of this is in the service of Dumaguetenos and Oriental Negrenses everywhere. Let's keep up the good work guys, in time we will get the recognition from the city/provincial gov't. that we need :cheers:

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 02:28 PM

Wow, I'm glad to know that Nick, thank you as well :) Now You, Ritche and Jundem won't have to do all the hard work promoting our city & province because we, the newbies, are equally enthusiastic about our accelerating development. We're doing all of this is in the service of Dumaguetenos and Oriental Negrenses everywhere. Let's keep up the good work guys, in time we will get the recognition from the city/provincial gov't. that we need :cheers:

First and foremost we all do this it's because we love our city and the Province as well..... :cheers::cheers::cheers::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer::cheer:

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 03:36 PM

Inside Portal West Mall

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ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 03:46 PM

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 03:56 PM

Inside Portal West Mall

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Campus Biz and El Primo are my favorite hangout ... I used to spend my sundays here...hehehehe

You made this list yourself Dems? This can serve as a handy guide for tourists. Well done :cheers: I believe Miguel and draude (our tourism officers :)) can help us find pictures of the resorts/attractions in that list which we haven't documented yet.

Yes, I made this list on my own but of course, internet is my partner :lol::lol::lol::lol:... I forgot to include the hot spring in Dauin..... lots of tourist destination in the province that I failed to include....

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 03:58 PM

Two Negros Oriental solons being eyed for powerful House committee

DUMAGUETE CITY, June 29 (PNA) -- Negros Oriental political kingpin former Rep. Herminio Teves (3rd District) said Monday two members of the House of Representatives in the province are priority choices for chairman of the powerful ways and means committee of the 15th Congress.

Teves said that a few days ago, he was asked by Rep. Sonny Belmonte to recommend a member of the House from Negros Oriental as chairman of the committee.

He said Belmonte is already sure of becoming the next speaker of the house.

According to Teves, his first choice is Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (Neg. Or., 1st District), and if she refuses, he will offer the post to Rep. George Arnaiz (2nd District).

The ways and means committee is seen to be very important as far as revenue collection of the government is concerned.

Arnaiz, however, said the committee is for the administration party, and that, the Nationalist People’s Coalition of which he is a member, is also assigned other committee chairmanships.

One of the chairmanship posts is the committee on local governments of which Arnaiz was the chairman in the 14th Congress.

But it will be an honor if the ways and means committee is offered to him, Arnaiz said. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=284586

nicko

June 30th, 2010, 04:08 PM

@jundem: I think you missed Bravo Hotel and Golf Resort in your golf list. 

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 04:09 PM

Arnaiz: emerging political kingmaker?

With the demise of Governor Emilio “Dodo” Macias II and the retirement of former Rep. Herminio “Meniong” Teves from active partisan life, political observers believe that 2nd District Rep. George Arnaiz, has now become another young possible kingmaker of the province.
Arnaiz started in public service as Provincial Board Member, Vice-governor, Governor and now, Congressman who is consulted by other personalities concerning issues related to politics and governance. He is the highest ranking official of the Nationalist People’s Coalition in the province.

This possibility was boosted after he was seen actively brokering talks between Governor Jose “Petit” Baldado and Vice-governorelect Agustin “Tuting” “Tuting” Perdices for a smooth turnover and the inclination of Rep. Pryde Henry Teves (3rd District) and Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (1st District) to consult him on questions connected to the political fate of the province.
However, both Limkaichong and Teves are quick to dismiss such label preferring to call Arnaiz as the “most senior political figure of the province” in consideration to his long years in public service and not of his age, which would have easily qualified Vicegovernor- elect Agustin “Tuting” Perdices, 75, and Guihulngan Mayor Ernesto Reyes, who is in his 80’s. Limkaichong said that it is just but proper to refer to Arnaiz on matters related to the political life of the province but they all agree that Arnaiz does not have the final say.
Teves believes that after going through a hotly contested exercise, it is imperative for political leaders to talk and consult one another to assure unity that would lead to progress.
“It is now the duty and responsibility of Cong. Arnaiz to keep the political leaders of the province unified and political bickering kept under control. I am confident that he can ably do this because he listens to all stakeholders before making any decision,” declares Teves. (By Dems Demecillo)

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9549

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 04:12 PM

Mayors vow more reliable D1 roads

Noting that the people in the hinterland barangays of their towns are suffering from badly maintained road networks, the mayors of Jimalalud and Ayungon vowed to prioritize the rehabilitation and construction of all weather roads to stimulate the local economy.

Ayungon Mayor-elect Edsel Enardecido promised that he will start rehabilitating farm to market roads in his first 100 days in office after learning first-hand from the people of Carolan, Mabato, Lamigan and Labhang the high cost of transporting their farm produce to the town’s center.
On the other hand, Jimalalud Mayor Reynaldo “Dodoy” Tuanda also wants the farm to market roads of his town to be rehabilitated not only for the convenient transportation of farm goods to the markets but also to ensure the efficient delivery of basic services to the people in the hinterland villages. Among the other priorities of Tuanda are the conversion of Tama-o Municipal High School into an Agricultural High School and the upgrading of all barangay health centers.
Both mayors are hoping that Rep. Josy Limkaichong will be able to extend some financial aid to realize their priorities in the next three years.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9477

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 04:28 PM

City Streets: Avenida Veteranos

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete154.jpg?t=1277907424

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete165.jpg?t=1277907424

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete155-1.jpg?t=1277907424

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete156.jpg?t=1277907424

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete157.jpg?t=1277907424

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete162.jpg?t=1277907424

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete163.jpg?t=1277907424

The 7-storey Bandera Bldg., currently the city's tallest but not for long...

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete164.jpg?t=1277907424

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 04:39 PM

This U/C 10-storey Veterans Avenue hotel will soon beat the Bandera Bldg. to the top. Construction work is speeding up.

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete161.jpg?t=1277908594

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete160.jpg?t=1277908818

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete159.jpg?t=1277908373

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 04:49 PM

Meanwhile, the new brightly-colored Opsimas building is almost done. What happens to the old one?

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete158.jpg?t=1277909100

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 04:49 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs557.ash1/32440_436608402253_211411187253_6212109_2935174_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs617.snc3/32440_436608422253_211411187253_6212110_3572895_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs657.snc3/32440_436608432253_211411187253_6212111_7953436_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs617.snc3/32440_436608437253_211411187253_6212112_2522929_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs657.snc3/32440_436608447253_211411187253_6212113_5648184_n.jpg

Grand Opening will be on July 10, 2010. Pictures taken from their facebook account..

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 04:50 PM

Meanwhile, the new brightly-colored Opsimas building is almost done. What happens to the old one?

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete158.jpg?t=1277909100

Another cute building on this area...the other one was infront of Land Bank besides scoobys :lol::lol::lol:

nosaj

June 30th, 2010, 04:57 PM

nice updates guys!!i really admire how the qualfon building complemented and added beauty to that part of the veterans ave.it absolutely looks gorgeous!!

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 04:59 PM

Where in Taclobo is this building located?

It's along Agapito Valencia Drive close to the Banica dike :)

nosaj

June 30th, 2010, 05:02 PM

have you all noticed the silvery lining that lee plaza is attaching to their building??wow!theyre really not letting robinsons beat them!!go lee!!

nicko

June 30th, 2010, 05:06 PM

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8206/photo1210.jpg

nicko

June 30th, 2010, 05:08 PM

^^ Smart is so determined to penetrate Silliman and Dumaguete! They have call and text promos exclusive for Dumaguete... Goodluck Smart! Im still sticking to Globe! Hehehehe :)

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 05:10 PM

SU updates:

New gate and concrete guardhouse

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete152.jpg?t=1277910376

Steds is out, Zone One is renovating and the upper levels will become dorm spaces

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete153.jpg?t=1277910514

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 05:16 PM

have you all noticed the silvery lining that lee plaza is attaching to their building??wow!theyre really not letting robinsons beat them!!go lee!!

Yep, it would be best if they covered the entire facade with those claddings but if that proves to be too expensive, they can just paint the uncovered areas blue, like that of their beautiful mall in Dipolog.

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 05:19 PM

^^ Smart is so determined to penetrate Silliman and Dumaguete! They have call and text promos exclusive for Dumaguete... Goodluck Smart! Im still sticking to Globe! Hehehehe :)

I've never had a Smart SIM, ever :)

nicko

June 30th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Dumaguete is a Globe city jud...:)

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 05:28 PM

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 05:49 PM

Dumaguete is a Globe city jud...:)

I am a smart user since the very start of mobile phone.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 05:56 PM

City Streets: More Market Area Pics

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete116-1.jpg?t=1277911562

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete117-1.jpg?t=1277911641

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete118-1.jpg?t=1277911708

Good job ponsing.... more more more more more... :lol::lol::lol: hope we could also post some photos of the Valencia Economic Zone and the diversion road.... just hoping...ehhehe

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 06:05 PM

It's so bad it might turn-off future tourists... :nuts: Neg Or had leapt it's way to the top 10 in such a short time. We were so far from Bohol before and look at us now.... It's just Camiguin Is. that separates both province... We can even surpass Bohol if we just improve a little bit more, because IMO, we have more tourist destination than Bohol... We have tourist destinations to boast of that is uniquely ours PLUS flourishing shopping destination, BPO, and excellent universities (foreign / exchange students can double as foreign tourists at the same time).. It's just that we lack good tour packages... But it wont be long.. It wont be..:) :cheers:

Do you know people at the Tourism Office(s) Nick? I don't know how much of this current upsurge can be attributed to their efforts but hey, they must be doing something right :) I myself didn't think our figures were anywhere near that of Bohol.

Now, I've noticed that Bohol is perhaps the only destination in the country which has a mascot -- the tarsier. They sell toys, shirts, bags, refrigerator magnets and other souvenirs featuring the cute primate. I suggest we do the same thing coz we have many endemic species to choose from...

We have Bambi...

http://www.su.edu.ph/CENTROP/collection/spotted-deer.jpg

Pumbaa...

http://www.su.edu.ph/CENTROP/collection/visayan-warty-pig.jpg

Nemo...

http://shots.snap.com/preview/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fanswermethis.files.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2Fclownfish.jpg&key=e5a3c1e6dff5de35b1c6e7c470411886&src=pub-2311827-www.wordpress.com&cp=&sb=1&v=6.35&size=small&lang=en-us&search_type=spasense&vis=0&origin=shots_bubble&act=only_link&po=0&rp=null&tok=00034c2d63850f59f923d8097f8c8fd1023a7bade7&has_img=1&ol=0&ex=0&ad=unknown&ip=203.177.74.137&ua=Mozilla%2F5.0+%28Windows%3B+U%3B+Windows+NT+5.1%3B+en-US%29+AppleWebKit%2F533.4+%28KHTML%2C+like+Gecko%29+Chrome%2F5.0.375.86+Safari%2F533.4&vid=ad1a0f6030e5c841ad3e0ef5582cc894&nl=0&referrer=http%3A%2F%2Fanswermethis.wordpress.com%2F2008%2F07%2F31%2Fepisode65%2F&svc=&rt=1278054191583&view_id=ad1a0f6030e5c841ad3e0ef5582cc894&goto=Go%20to%20%25URL&direct=1&sc=2&rss=1

...and the rest of the gang

http://www.su.edu.ph/CENTROP/collection/dog-faced-fruit-bat.jpg

http://www.su.edu.ph/CENTROP/collection/negros-bleeding-heart-pigeo.jpg

http://www.su.edu.ph/CENTROP/collection/visayan-tarictic-hornbill.jpg

Now ain't that a good business idea? :lol::

http://www.pet-bliss.ie/acatalog/WildPigDogToySmallImage.jpg

nosaj

June 30th, 2010, 06:12 PM

ka CUTE!!!!!!

nicko

June 30th, 2010, 06:15 PM

I am a smart user since the very start of mobile phone.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Then you should attend the Smart Silliman Jam partaayyy! hehehe

nosaj

June 30th, 2010, 06:15 PM

ANY INFO BOUT THE UPCOMING STABLISHMENTS IN THE BUSINESS PARK GUYS??CANT WAIT TO SEE ANOTHER BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED THERE..IS GO HOTEL FINAL??

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 06:19 PM

ponsing1983

June 30th, 2010, 06:24 PM

ANY INFO BOUT THE UPCOMING STABLISHMENTS IN THE BUSINESS PARK GUYS??CANT WAIT TO SEE ANOTHER BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED THERE..IS GO HOTEL FINAL??

A GoHotel will definitely be built there since Robinsons Land already made an official press release on that. And the Meja Group's mixed-use building is under construction too. I'm not aware of any other company planning to build there soon.

jundem_dq63

June 30th, 2010, 06:52 PM

Then you should attend the Smart Silliman Jam partaayyy! hehehe

hmmm i don't think so if I can make it because of my work schedule and aside from my schedule.. I am not into rock music...i'd rather play dota :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Miguel

June 30th, 2010, 11:15 PM

Found them at last! I've sent several unreturned text messages and Facebook PMs to ZOC and I was beginning to think that it was just made up by a crazed IT whiz who got laid off but then here it is!...Dumaguete's newest and probably highest-paying BPO outfit is under construction...I only took photos of the tarp because the site itself is several meters behind this auto repair shop. The framework already stands but I didn't take a picture. I chickened out of asking the workers to let me in hehe...(National Highway, Bunao).

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs159.snc3/18654_267085800773_267084945773_4445858_7444536_n.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete127.jpg?t=1277741903

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete126.jpg?t=1277741903

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs159.snc3/18654_273941655773_267084945773_4484541_3539182_n.jpg

Zero One Concept is an original Dumaguete founded call center. This company is owned by the same proprietors of Hotel Palwa, Hotel Nicanor, RUSCO, and RUSI- the Uypitchings. That explains the large brand on its background.

Miguel

June 30th, 2010, 11:25 PM

Weeeeeeeee!

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_love_negros_oriental_tshirt-p235556721243814755aeky4_525.jpg

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_love_negros_oriental_dog_shirt-p1550097903774925772vfdg_525.jpg

http://rlv.zcache.com/i_love_negros_oriental_hat-p148749599554052623tdto_525.jpg

Do we have artists here? Who can come up with a better design? :lol:

What is the brand of this T-shirt? Is this Island Souvenirs? Island Souvenirs is promoting heavily on I Love Cebu Tshirts, they also have Boracay, Bohol, Manila. One of the hottest selling designs today are province-centric slogans, declaring love to ones place. One can even personalize the t-shirt by replacing the word "I" with his/her own name.

Miguel

July 1st, 2010, 12:15 AM

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/8206/photo1210.jpg

Wow! Apple Ipad! If I'm going to find a reason to go there that would be the freebies. Spongecola's music bores me. I used to be a fan of Pinoy Rock, I digest it like a breakfast the airwaves of 99.5 RT with Ka Pedro every morning. I'm also a big fan of Slapshock before and have watch them live for a number of times and even have slambang in the mosh pits at their concerts but their style didn't change and have become predictable and boring.

Off topic. Cebu's 99.5 RT's signal is so strong and clear before that it created a cult following among Negros Oriental's youths. Before they change their format to the "pang masa" type, it used to be a rock station and have a lot of listeners from Dumaguete and the rest of the province during the mid 90's. It was the golden age of Pinoy Rock when the likes of Eraserheads, Rivermaya, Siakol, and The Teeth where at the height of their popularity. "Indie music" is still a foreign word when it was still called as "underground". 99.5 RT even had a show called B.U.G. S. (Brown Underground Sound) featuring local talents, there's even a heavy metal band from Dumaguete called Flowerpot who was included in the short list of bands, most of them are SU nursing students.

Though these bands never made it big compared to its Manila counterparts, they surely can kick the asses of Eraserheads when it comes to musicality. If you would have listen to them without knowing who they were, you would think its a foreign band. Here's a remnant to this "underground" music, a rock ballad from the band BTU (Beyond the Unknown) with Coat of Love. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LISTEN THIS!! One of my personal favorites. :okay::okay:

fjRjBckmxOU
BEYOND THE UNKNOWN
COAT OF LOVE

Dumagueteño

July 1st, 2010, 01:49 AM

Found them at last! I've sent several unreturned text messages and Facebook PMs to ZOC and I was beginning to think that it was just made up by a crazed IT whiz who got laid off but then here it is!...Dumaguete's newest and probably highest-paying BPO outfit is under construction...I only took photos of the tarp because the site itself is several meters behind this auto repair shop. The framework already stands but I didn't take a picture. I chickened out of asking the workers to let me in hehe...(National Highway, Bunao).

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs159.snc3/18654_267085800773_267084945773_4445858_7444536_n.jpg

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete127.jpg?t=1277741903

http://i629.photobucket.com/albums/uu16/ponsing1983/Laag2x-Dumaguete126.jpg?t=1277741903

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs159.snc3/18654_273941655773_267084945773_4484541_3539182_n.jpg

I think that the building they are currently constructing right now is not the BPO site. It doesnt look like the perspective. I think they'll transfer this repair shop at the back where they are constructing the gym like bulding, then demolish this repair shop and construct the site here. See how the highway, the building and the little driveway at the right side totally fits the perspective? What do you think guys?

ritche

July 1st, 2010, 03:52 AM

Right. I think so, too.

ritche

July 1st, 2010, 03:58 AM

Wow! Apple Ipad! If I'm going to find a reason to go there that would be the freebies. Spongecola's music bores me. I used to be a fan of Pinoy Rock, I digest it like a breakfast the airwaves of 99.5 RT with Ka Pedro every morning. I'm also a big fan of Slapshock before and have watch them live for a number of times and even have slambang in the mosh pits at their concerts but their style didn't change and have become predictable and boring.

Off topic. Cebu's 99.5 RT's signal is so strong and clear before that it created a cult following among Negros Oriental's youths. Before they change their format to the "pang masa" type, it used to be a rock station and have a lot of listeners from Dumaguete and the rest of the province during the mid 90's. It was the golden age of Pinoy Rock when the likes of Eraserheads, Rivermaya, Siakol, and The Teeth where at the height of their popularity. "Indie music" is still a foreign word when it was still called as "underground". 99.5 RT even had a show called B.U.G. S. (Brown Underground Sound) featuring local talents, there's even a heavy metal band from Dumaguete called Flowerpot who was included in the short list of bands, most of them are SU nursing students.

Though these bands never made it big compared to its Manila counterparts, they surely can kick the asses of Eraserheads when it comes to musicality. If you would have listen to them without knowing who they were, you would think its a foreign band. Here's a remnant to this "underground" music, a rock ballad from the band BTU (Beyond the Unknown) with Coat of Love. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO LISTEN THIS!! One of my personal favorites. :okay::okay:

fjRjBckmxOU
BEYOND THE UNKNOWN
COAT OF LOVE

This was always played at the DYGB when it was still new, brought by the DJ Al B Euro (is that spelling right?) who was said to come from Y101...I wonder where that guy is right now. His deep baritone voice popularized the job being a DJ in the city.

I also remembered Gee Sandy, and other DJs who popularized FM listening in the city.

I hope a new breed of FM stations such as those specializing in rock or jazz music would soon come here.

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 04:06 AM

ritche

July 1st, 2010, 05:42 AM

sAidyMzBgPw

draude

July 1st, 2010, 07:17 AM

You made this list yourself Dems? This can serve as a handy guide for tourists. Well done :cheers: I believe Miguel and draude (our tourism officers :)) can help us find pictures of the resorts/attractions in that list which we haven't documented yet.

I got promoted. hehhehe :banana: Anyways, I will try to provide.:cheers::cheers:

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 07:23 AM

Perdices, Degamo take oath VOW TO CARRY OUT MACIAS’ PROGRAMS
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE & MARICAR ARANAS

Officials elected in Negros Oriental took their oath yesterday before Regional Trial Court Executive Judge Fe Lualhati Bustamante at the Negros Oriental Convention Center.

Vice Governor-elect Agustin Perdices and re-elected Board Member Roel Degamo also took their oaths as governor and vice governor, respectively, based on the rule on succession, following the death of Gov. Emilio Macias II.

In his inaugural speech, Perdices said he was already very happy after being elected as vice governor of the province, but did not know God’s plans for him that eventually placed him in the highest position of the province.

“I will never forget the reality that it was my good friend Dodo (Macias) who brought me here, my role is just to chip in his unfilled term of office.

“For me, though his body died, his spirit lives on,” Perdices said.

He also said he will carry out plans and programs of the late governor that deserve to be implemented.

Perdices said he will continue to provide more classrooms for the children, expand the delivery of health services, not only in the provincial hospital, but also in district hospitals, and community primary hospitals all over the province.

In agriculture, Perdices also promised to pursue organic farming, among others.

He said he has no specific programs to pursue yet, adding that it all depends on funding allocations.

But Perdices made it clear that he will focus first on how to elevate the living conditions of Negrenses, especially in poverty-stricken areas.

He said the provincial government should come out with programs that will uplift the living conditions of the people, not through dole-outs but with a helping hand.

Perdices is seeking the advice of two former governors, Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg. Or., 2nd District) and Rep. Herminio Teves (3rd District), as well as the support of the vice governor, members of the provincial board and local government units to propel the province to greater heights.

“I don’t find any problem working with different political parties in the province because I’m not a member of any political party,” he said, adding that he is a team player, whose style of governance is consultative and participatory.

Negros Oriental had the privilege of being served by three respected governors in less than two months: The late Governor Emilio Macias II who was re-elected before he died was replaced by incumbent Vice Governor Jose Baldado, and now Gov. Agustin Perdices.

Department of Interior and Local Government Region 7 Director Pedro Noval Jr. said that Negros Oriental is the first province in Region 7 having three governors in a year. He said the province is following what is stipulated under the Local Government Code based on the law on succession.

Noval, who was present during the inauguration of the new officials of the province, said their presence is to show support to the new officials in the province, and also to clarify any speculations.

Meanwhile, in his inaugural address, Perdices also said he entrusts everything to the Lord as he will face the bigger challenge being the father of the province.

He also committed to continue and expand programs especially in Education, Health and Agriculture. He appealed to the department heads and the employees of the province to support and help him accomplish all the things needed to be completed.*JG/MA

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/July/01/negor1.htm)

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 08:54 AM

I think that the building they are currently constructing right now is not the BPO site. It doesnt look like the perspective. I think they'll transfer this repair shop at the back where they are constructing the gym like bulding, then demolish this repair shop and construct the site here. See how the highway, the building and the little driveway at the right side totally fits the perspective? What do you think guys?

Have you been there Dumagueteño? I didn't get a close look of the structure under construction but I remember seeing both the curved and triangular portions of the roof frame, similar to that in the rendering. It would be better though if they build it right next to the highway to make it more accessible and to add architectural sophistication to that area.

I think they've started operating already since most positions have been filled; most BPO firms build their sites first before hiring, just like Qualfon but ZOC has done the opposite. They might have temporarily set up shop at Hotel Nicanor or Hotel Palwa by now.

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 09:02 AM

Have you been there Dumagueteño? I didn't get a close look of the structure under construction but I remember seeing both the curved and triangular portions of the roof frame, similar to that in the rendering. It would be better though if they build it right next to the highway to make it more accessible and to add architectural sophistication to that area.

I think they've started operating already since most positions have been filled; most BPO firms build their sites first before hiring, just like Qualfon but ZOC has done the opposite. They might have temporarily set up shop at Hotel Nicanor or Hotel Palwa by now.

Hotel Nicanor I guess coz Hotel Palwa is still under construction as of the moment and no space for production such as this.

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 09:17 AM

Zero One Concept is an original Dumaguete founded call center. This company is owned by the same proprietors of Hotel Palwa, Hotel Nicanor, RUSCO, and RUSI- the Uypitchings. That explains the large brand on its background.

So that explains why their recruitment operations were done at both hotels. This clan has operated numerous businesses in the city for decades now and I commend them for continuing to invest here :) Who would have thought a local investor would build a technology firm from scratch and challenge the more established multinational companies that dominate this field. Kudos to the Uypitchings :cheers:

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 09:24 AM

What is the brand of this T-shirt? Is this Island Souvenirs? Island Souvenirs is promoting heavily on I Love Cebu Tshirts, they also have Boracay, Bohol, Manila. One of the hottest selling designs today are province-centric slogans, declaring love to ones place. One can even personalize the t-shirt by replacing the word "I" with his/her own name.

Right Migs, I'm wondering why Island Souvenirs isn't selling 'I Love Negros Oriental' shirts. I've seen the 'Loves Manila' and 'Loves Bohol' versions too aside from the original 'I Love Cebu' shirts.

I found the items I posted at zazzle.com (http://www.zazzle.com/), a US-based online seller of custom-made products.

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 09:37 AM

BIR swoops down on tax delinquent business establishments

DUMAGUETE CITY, July 1 (PNA) -- Three out of 77 business establishments that were candidates for the Oplan Kandado have tasted the full implementation of the law.

The Oplan Kandado is a program of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to collect the right amount of taxes and imposes discipline on delinquent taxpayers.

According to Revenue District Officer Cresencio Agad, BIR-79 said they have exhausted all chances they can give for the business establishment owners to comply with the due tax obligations with the BIR.

Recently, a grocery store in Dumaguete was closed down by BIR through the Oplan Kandado team led by Atty. Nenette Epon, Chief of the Legal Division of the BIR. The owner failed to provide the necessary evidence and proof that they had complied with tax due obligations.

Chief Agad said they sent two notices to the owners in order to give enough chance to settle their obligations with the BIR. The owner has a standing tax obligation of more than P300,000 after they failed to pay more than 30 percent of the real income based on the investigation of the BIR.

Agad said all three establishments that were closed through the Oplan Kandado program showed no violent reactions and resistance. He said they used all diplomatic ways to serve and implement the closure order so as not to embarrass the store owners.

He clarified that the closure order for establishments is coming from the BIR Commissioners in the national office. Their obligation is only to give recommendations based on the evidences and documents that they have gathered.

The closure order mandates that the establishment must be closed for at least five days before it can operate again even if it has settled tax obligations with the BIR.

The RDO has warned the business establishment owners that have received notices from the BIR to settle their obligations immediately before the closure order will be released. The Oplan Kandado should also serve as warning to all delinquent taxpayers to settle their obligations on time. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=284876

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 10:13 AM

So that explains why their recruitment operations were done at both hotels. This clan has operated numerous businesses in the city for decades now and I commend them for continuing to invest here :) Who would have thought a local investor would build a technology firm from scratch and challenge the more established multinational companies that dominate this field. Kudos to the Uypitchings :cheers:

Exactly, and aside from that RUSI creating jobs also to other part of the country and they're Originally from here....

Right Migs, I'm wondering why Island Souvenirs isn't selling 'I Love Negros Oriental' shirts. I've seen the 'Loves Manila' and 'Loves Bohol' versions too aside from the original 'I Love Cebu' shirts.

I found the items I posted at zazzle.com (http://www.zazzle.com/), a US-based online seller of custom-made products.

Thank simply mean Ponsing that we're known internationally :cheers::cheers::cheers:

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 10:17 AM

Hello Guys, in 2 months time Buglasan Na.. Any plans for all of Us?

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 12:59 PM

Greyhound Village, Barangay Talay

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ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 01:00 PM

Hello Guys, in 2 months time Buglasan Na.. Any plans for all of Us?

I thought it's gonna be in October Dems?

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 01:29 PM

Yup, this is the one. Thank you jundem_dq63. I hope you and members here on SSC have pictures of this place that they would like to share for everyone to see. The best ilang location and would like to stop by here someday, maybe have lunch or a cup of coffee, enjoy the view.

@Barongoy: I found these photos I took a couple of months ago. The lower level, which has a bar & an infinity pool was still a work in progress back then. I suppose the whole restaurant/resort must be complete by now.

AZALEA RESTAURANT (San Jose, Negros Oriental)

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jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 02:03 PM

I thought it's gonna be in October Dems?

Yes October.. bwahhaha... :lol::lol::lol: my bad... :lol::lol::lol:...sorry

nicko

July 1st, 2010, 02:47 PM

Wow... Greyhound Village is way way way way way better than Silliman Heights!!... Nice architecture!

nicko

July 1st, 2010, 02:49 PM

@Barongoy: I found these photos I took a couple of months ago. The lower level, which has a bar & an infinity pool was still a work in progress back then. I suppose the whole restaurant/resort must be complete by now.

AZALEA RESTAURANT (San Jose, Negros Oriental)

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Is this place easily accessible? How far is this?

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 02:58 PM

Yes October.. bwahhaha... :lol::lol::lol: my bad... :lol::lol::lol:...sorry

Somebody's getting too excited hehe...I'm guilty too, can't wait for October. I only got to experience the first Buglasan. Can't remember when that was though :lol:

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 03:02 PM

Is this place easily accessible? How far is this?

It's quite far. You take the same dirt road that leads to the Twin Lakes. Azalea is a bumpy, butt-numbing, 6-kilometer ride from the highway :)

nicko

July 1st, 2010, 03:20 PM

^^ OUCH!

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 03:24 PM

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 03:35 PM

I've been scouring the web for pics of the old Spanish fortress in Ayungon, to no avail :( I know you guys are human search engines, please help! :)

ritche

July 1st, 2010, 03:42 PM

Whew, my LCD TV screen is now being optimized for my CPU unit with the addition of a video card and installation of HDMI connection for high definition images. It's really convenient to shift your screen from PC monitor to TV with just one button click, and at 24" at that, and I hope soon in high definition images...

On the other hand, I went to Robinsons this evening and there was no wifi signal...I wonder why....

But last night I worked at McDo until dawn today, and there were still plenty of people even at 2 AM. Unlimited wifi there 24/7...

I think I saw nicko there with a friend...

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 03:44 PM

Cigarette firm 'blocks anti-smoking ordinance'

A GIANT cigarette company attempted to block the passage of the Smoke Free Ordinance of Negros Oriental, said Governor Jose Baldado.

In his message during the culmination program of the World No Tobacco Month on Monday afternoon, Baldado said a lady who claimed to be one of the company's legal councils invited him for a meeting in Manila.

He, however, refused to name the lady lawyer who told him to bring along the author of the anti-smoking ordinance.

In an exclusive follow-up interview with the governor Tuesday afternoon, he said the lawyer wanted to discuss about some provisions of the ordinance allegedly not fitting to National Law.

"I'm not so sure if it was Philip Morris but Vice Governor Ma. Antonia Escaño-Villegas told me that it was Philip Morris," he said, adding that he politely declined the invitation.

Baldado assumed as governor following the death of late Governor Emilio Macias II.

"I told her to put it in writing so that we can study your proposal and discuss it during the public hearing," he said.

He also invited the lawyer to attend the public hearing but the lawyer failed to attend.

He admitted that the lawyer called him up again when he was in Manila last week but he again declined because he was about to board the airplane bound for Dumaguete City that time.

Baldado's purpose in Manila is to get the ambulance donated by the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for the province.

He added that the lawyer asked him not to sign the ordinance for more time to study.

To avoid discussion, he said, he agreed to the suggestion but he already decided to sign the ordinance Monday afternoon.

The governor said that he decided to sign the ordinance in front of the public to show that he firmly stood for the better of the Oriental Negrenses.

He believed that to stop cigarettes smoking is for everybody's good health. (Victor L. Camion)

from sunstar.com

watcher09

July 1st, 2010, 04:00 PM

It's quite far. You take the same dirt road that leads to the Twin Lakes. Azalea is a bumpy, butt-numbing, 6-kilometer ride from the highway :)

It's the restaurant built along the slope of a mountain. From the road, you can see only its roof. Yes, the road is rough but the views are magnificent. The air is cool especially at night and you can have a choice to visit the Twin Lakes which is highly recommendable. Lake Danao and Balinsasayao are two of the most beautiful lakes I've been to. The water is so tranquil, the trees are old and the mountains command splendid views. Kaya lang, my butt ached going there.

thegreat88

July 1st, 2010, 04:12 PM

Only in Dumaguete....a nice place to stay

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jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 04:28 PM

Nick, I'm just wondering...do we consider the City Health Office as Dumaguete's 4th hospital? I'm not sure exactly what services a health institution needs to provide before it's classified as a hospital...

Yeah Exactly... Municipality of Zamboanguita have the same services offered with Dumaguete Health.. It is also serving the public 24/7...There are Midwives, nurses on duty at Zamboanguita Health Center....
It's the restaurant built along the slope of a mountain. From the road, you can see only its roof. Yes, the road is rough but the views are magnificent. The air is cool especially at night and you can have a choice to visit the Twin Lakes which is highly recommendable. Lake Danao and Balinsasayao are two of the most beautiful lakes I've been to. The water is so tranquil, the trees are old and the mountains command splendid views. Kaya lang, my butt ached going there.

That is what we call.... KALAMI HUMAN SA MGA PAG-ANTUS..bwahahhahaahahaa.. I wanna go there and experience the beauty of nature....maybe someday they'll put up a ZIPline for us to enjoy aside from the beautiful view and delicious food...

nicko

July 1st, 2010, 04:35 PM

Nick, I'm just wondering...do we consider the City Health Office as Dumaguete's 4th hospital? I'm not sure exactly what services a health institution needs to provide before it's classified as a hospital...

Yes. It's a hospital. But if you meant as a tertiary hospital, I don't think it qualifies to be one... However, our CHO also actually doubles as Birthing Home aside from being a typical city health office that renders primary public health services.... The new CHO building has a Labor-Room, Delivery Room facility with an air-conditioned ward big enough for 10 beds, an Emergency Room with 4 beds, an Out-Patient Dept with 5 specialized Doctors' Clinics, a pharmacy that gives free medications to patients, a laboratory/pathology dept., an Animal Bite Center, Reproductive Health Clinic, and a TB-DOTS Center.. Minor surgeries that does not require admission such as cyst removal, circumcision and wound suturing are also done.. It has also a new air conditioned dormitory (separate building) for the doctors and nurses at the back.. The birthing home component offers care services at par with private tertiary hospitals to the mother and newborn plus all free meds and vitamins for a month..... However, for now, it still does not offer services to other medical concerns that needs admission, which disqualifies it to become a "real" hospital.. When I say "real" i mean Tertiary Hospital (the likes of HCH, SMC, NOPH) Nevertheless, it is still a hospital but not on the tertiary level. It's on the level of a specialized secondary hospital.

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 05:09 PM

Yes. It's a hospital. But if you meant as a tertiary hospital, I don't think it qualifies to be one... However, our CHO also actually doubles as Birthing Home aside from being a typical city health office that renders primary public health services.... The new CHO building has a Labor-Room, Delivery Room facility with an air-conditioned ward big enough for 10 beds, an Emergency Room with 4 beds, an Out-Patient Dept with 5 specialized Doctors' Clinics, a pharmacy that gives free medications to patients, a laboratory/pathology dept., an Animal Bite Center, Reproductive Health Clinic, and a TB-DOTS Center.. Minor surgeries that does not require admission such as cyst removal, circumcision and wound suturing are also done.. It has also a new air conditioned dormitory (separate building) for the doctors and nurses at the back.. The birthing home component offers care services at par with private tertiary hospitals to the mother and newborn plus all free meds and vitamins for a month..... However, for now, it still does not offer services to other medical concerns that needs admission, which disqualifies it to become a "real" hospital.. When I say "real" i mean Tertiary Hospital (the likes of HCH, SMC, NOPH) Nevertheless, it is still a hospital but not on the tertiary level. It's on the level of a specialized secondary hospital.

Tertiary! That's the word that I missed m)). So right now, we only have 3 until the construction of the proposed Negros Doctors' Hospital commences...unless the CHO is upgraded to a tertiary institution. In spite of that, it still offers an extensive roster of services. And all those are free, right? I'm amazed :cheers:

ponsing1983

July 1st, 2010, 05:15 PM

Yeah Exactly... Municipality of Zamboanguita have the same services offered with Dumaguete Health.. It is also serving the public 24/7...There are Midwives, nurses on duty at Zamboanguita Health Center....

That is what we call.... KALAMI HUMAN SA MGA PAG-ANTUS..bwahahhahaahahaa.. I wanna go there and experience the beauty of nature....maybe someday they'll put up a ZIPline for us to enjoy aside from the beautiful view and delicious food...

Right, a zipline would be perfect for that area. We don't have one yet in NegOr.

nicko

July 1st, 2010, 05:20 PM

Tertiary! That's the word that I missed m)). So right now, we only have 3 until the construction of the proposed Negros Doctors' Hospital commences...unless the CHO is upgraded to a tertiary institution. In spite of that, it still offers an extensive roster of services. And all those are free, right? I'm amazed :cheers:

Yes, most are for free... Others require a bit of money but very very minimal. I hope our new admin will upgrade it to a tertiary hospital.. The building is big enough to have all necessary departments.. I believe the city is very capable of handling one...

Btw, our new CHO has been featured in so many local and international health features.. Every month at least 3 film crews visit and feature the facility.. Recently, UNICEF visited us with one whole big film crew, interviewed some staff and patients and made shots of the whole building. I believe they will document it to use it to set as an example for other cities to follow not only here but also abroad..

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 05:22 PM

Right, a zipline would be perfect for that area. We don't have one yet in NegOr.

Then we'll ask the Armogeña clan to build one in that area.. then we'll be on the top of the list as the best tourist destination in the country... what do you think?...

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 05:25 PM

Yes, most are for free... Others require a bit of money but very very minimal. I hope our new admin will upgrade it to a tertiary hospital.. The building is big enough to have all necessary departments.. I believe the city is very capable of handling one...

It's about time to relocate the City hall and convert the whole building as a Hospital. I heard before that Foundation University will be building a Hospital I don't know if that is true....

That rumored hospital going North... how was that?

jundem_dq63

July 1st, 2010, 05:44 PM

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trixter

July 1st, 2010, 07:00 PM

http://www.negroshub.com is already UP
Sorry about last time we had technical problems

If you have something to sell, buy, lease / rent or you have job opening post it in our classified ads for free.
You could also get ideas and variety of information here.
We also have a forum available where you could discuss about anything that is related to the whole Negros Island.

Hope you could visit the FREE local classified ads for Negros

http://www.negroshub.com

Hope to see you all there also and maybe put some post there also

jundem_dq63:
Sorry about last time we had technical problems but its already up right now

Thanks

trixter

July 1st, 2010, 07:31 PM

http://www.negroshub.com is already UP

If you have something to sell, buy, lease / rent or you have job opening post it in our classified ads for free.
You could also get ideas and variety of information here.
We also have a forum available where you could discuss about anything that is related to the whole Negros Island.

Hope you could visit the FREE local classified ads for Negros

http://www.negroshub.com

Hope to see you all there also and maybe put some post there also

Sorry about last time we had technical problems

Thanks

draude

July 1st, 2010, 07:53 PM

ritche

July 2nd, 2010, 03:04 AM

wanna get one jundem.... whhhaahhaha its nice... Hope I can afford.. hehehe

FYI Greyhound Village is a low cost housing project for FU alumni, faculty, staff and friends. One of my friends was able to get a unit as he is working for Entheos IT. He is paying it in mnnthly installment.

I really appreciate how the Sincos were able to come with high end look and ambience for their units using low cost materials.

jundem_dq63

July 2nd, 2010, 03:24 AM

wanna get one jundem.... whhhaahhaha its nice... Hope I can afford.. hehehe

Hmmm... getting one is a very serious thing :lol::lol::lol::lol:, I'd rather stay in my home town and it's just 30 minutes away from the city.....

draude

July 2nd, 2010, 05:46 AM

FYI Greyhound Village is a low cost housing project for FU alumni, faculty, staff and friends. One of my friends was able to get a unit as he is working for Entheos IT. He is paying it in mnnthly installment.

I really appreciate how the Sincos were able to come with high end look and ambience for their units using low cost materials.

Need to call Alumni Office for the rates. Can't find in FU website. hmmm sana pwede pag-ibig hahhahah

Hmmm... getting one is a very serious thing , I'd rather stay in my home town and it's just 30 minutes away from the city.....

:)

jundem_dq63

July 2nd, 2010, 02:15 PM

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6th Teen Big Placer: BRET JACKSON
Indie Singer ng USA

Prizes: P100k from Candies, Sony VAIO Laptop

The Justin-Bieber/Zac-Efron look-a-like was born in the US, and moved to Dumaguete with his father 7 years ago. Bret Jackson stood as the Teen-ternational group’s leader and spokesperson.

He kept the team united, as they face the Pinoy group in weekly tasks and other challenges. At events that the group would lose from the game, he would often give words of encouragement to uplift everyone’s spirit.

Bret is opinionated, and is very vocal with his feelings. At the time that the Teen-ternational housemates won the 3 slots to the Big Night, and the Pinoy housemates asked for a rematch with their infamous and offensive rap, the teen-ternational housemates took offense. Though close to crying, Bret spoke in behalf and in defense of his group.

His overwhelming love for his friends had been revealed to be rooted from his traumatic childhood as he was physically abused by his mother who had drinking problems.

In the absence of blood-related relatives while he was in the orphanage, Bret confessed that he found strength in friendship provided by the other orphans and friends he made throughout the years.

Bret is also known for his musicality. His passion for music lead the Teen-ternational group win over the Pinoy housemates in one performance. During the Big Goal Concert, Bret was one of the active memers of the group who helped in planning the event. He composed 2 original songs, and another song which was co-written with James.

Though Bret maybe of the same age as the rest of the gang, his maturity stands out through his understanding and acceptance of issues, and how he decides for himself and for the group.

He finds his strength in friendship, but friendship likewise is his weakness. He is easily hurt when the people he trusted would take their friendship for granted, or would betray their relationship. Otherwise, Bret is a friend who would offer himself as shield for the people he cares for.

In PBB’s final week, all but one housemate decided they should camp outside and prove that they are worth the Big Winner Title. Bret’s stand is they had undergone several tasks and challenges for the audience to weigh their worth, camping outside on a cold and rainy night won’t prove anything. So instead of joining, Bret asked Big Brother what he could do to make the rest of the housemates go back inside the house.

Source (http://www.starmometer.com/2010/07/02/spotlight-on-the-teen-big-6-james-ryan-devon-fretzie-ivan-bret/)

ritche

July 2nd, 2010, 03:37 PM

Nice...

nicko

July 2nd, 2010, 04:28 PM

Congrats Bret!!!

ritche

July 2nd, 2010, 04:36 PM

My internet now comes to me in high definition (HD) ultra wide screen, thanks to HDMI technology... :)

nicko

July 2nd, 2010, 04:38 PM

COngrats pod ritch!! XD

ritche

July 2nd, 2010, 04:45 PM

Barongoy

July 2nd, 2010, 07:34 PM

Barongoy

July 2nd, 2010, 07:47 PM

Thanks...It's even clearer now than the ordinary LCD screen, and the good thing I could shuffle back and forth from TV to computer and back again :)...What a big cost savings for me, and saving in space too. at least in my room...

Maybe we could hang out some more guys...

ritche, I also have a true HD LCD TV (1080p) 23" but my problem is I do not have a HDMI connection on my laptop, just the vga out. What do you think I should do aside from getting a new one.

ritche

July 2nd, 2010, 08:23 PM

Look for a VGA connector that has an HDMI connector at the other end...Make sure your video card is fast enough or has bigger capacity. A bigger screen needs higher video resolution.

HDMI stands for High-Definition Multimedia Interface which has become a trademark name nowadays.

lewdsaint

July 3rd, 2010, 05:09 AM

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July 3rd, 2010, 05:12 AM

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nicko

July 3rd, 2010, 01:39 PM

I have been informed that UNIGAMES 2010 will be once again be held here in Dumaguete. Now, it will be SU's turn to host.. That is why renovations of the SU gym and the SU soccer field is prioritized.

jundem_dq63

July 3rd, 2010, 02:10 PM

I have been informed that UNIGAMES 2010 will be once again be held here in Dumaguete. Now, it will be SU's turn to host.. That is why renovations of the SU gym and the SU soccer field is prioritized.

Really?... :applause::applause::applause: 13th UNIGAMES was hosted by Foundation University also here in Dumaguete way back in 2008 and Now Silliman University's Turn.... :banana::banana:

2008 Unigames (http://www.unigames.org/)

nicko

July 3rd, 2010, 04:01 PM

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs182.snc4/37447_461734798988_113579223988_6407347_7311620_n.jpg

YATTA PRESENTS A PLAY ON CHILDREN'S RIGHTS. A musical play on children’s rights by the Youth Advocates Through Theater Arts (YATTA) will be launched on 4 July 2010 at the Little Children of the Philippines’ Gymnasium at 9:30 AM. Another show is slated at the atrium of Robinsons Place on July 11 at 3 PM. "Taytayan ni Fabian," a story of friendship and truth with a colorful and energetic twist filled with songs and dances, is written by Hochi Benitez with music by Hope Tinambacan and Chrizzy Villas. It is directed by Nikki Cimafranca. A metaphor of the rights of children, the story revolves around a little girl who grew up under the bridge. She is under the care of a cat and a mouse who wouldn’t allow her to go up the bridge to protect her from danger. Unmindful of all the things she was instructed to follow, she finally climbed up the bridge and met a group of street children who work for a syndicate. YATTA strives to tap the youth’s create potentials. The play is part of an effort by the group to produce plays that can raise consciousness on important issues in various communities. "Fabian" is produced with a grant from the Philippine Educational Theater Association-Children’s Theater Program. It is a youth-led and youth directed production. For inquiries and future bookings, please call 4225713 or text 09177949901.

ponsing1983

July 3rd, 2010, 04:14 PM

http://www.entrepreneur.com.ph/images//features/article/dec_09/the_generics_pharmacy.jpg

Branch 2 is under construction. It occupies the space vacated by the old Pick & Carry store (Perdices Street).

Sandpiper's Cafe Soon to Open at Sta. Catalina Street (beside Cafe Noriter)

*will be posting photos soon

thegreat88

July 3rd, 2010, 06:32 PM

I got promoted. hehhehe :banana: Anyways, I will try to provide.:cheers::cheers:

Congratz Draude! It's your time to shine... go! go! go!:):banana::banana::banana:

AIMLINKS (http://www.aimlinks.com)

ritche

July 4th, 2010, 04:45 AM

I passed by the construction area besides Lee Plaza the other night and I could see that the excavation there is quite deep. I could predict a medium to high rise building to rise in that area considering that the cost per square meter there is quite high.

On the other hand, they have started to install claddings in the facade of Lee Super Plaza, and the whole mall itself is beautifying fast.

ritche

July 4th, 2010, 06:37 AM

Characteristics of Livable Cities

Well Being Outdoors
http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/138/wellbeingoutdoors.jpg
Initiatives that will help citizens feel safe in public spaces, as well as initiatives that help create identity and a sense of belonging.

Independent Living
http://img94.imageshack.us/img94/7859/independentliving.jpg
Initiatives that will help the growing number of elderly people living alone to feel secure and comfortable in a city and/or enable longer living at home with appropriate access to healthcare.

Healthy Lifestyle at Work and Home
http://img819.imageshack.us/img819/1881/healthylifestyle.jpg
Initiatives that will support a healthy body and mind, whether through a person's surroundings or via other essentials such as exercise, sleep and diet.

http://img822.imageshack.us/img822/3628/mainlogofullglobal.gif (http://www.because.philips.com/Home/AboutAwards#1)

jundem_dq63

July 4th, 2010, 02:18 PM

What a busy day at Robinsons place Dumaguete today..... A very long line to watch a movie..... paying at the counter (supermarket) lots of shoppers today.... on the other hand.... Sepa takraw at the mall (only in Dmaguete city - sports activity at the mall) Sponsored by Foundation University in the morning and A jamming in the evening at the Main Atrium same place RPD.....

The mall is getting too crowded during weekends... I think we deserve another mall...

To make the long story short.... Lot's of fun happening in the small city of Dumaguete today.....

jundem_dq63

July 4th, 2010, 02:33 PM

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Grilled Salmon

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Beefy Gravy

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Mashed Potatoes

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Oriental Chicken Noodles

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Pork Adobo

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Fruits in Ice Cream

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Black Sesame

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nicko

July 4th, 2010, 05:46 PM

f&h|folded&hung
opens JULY 10
second level - LSP

nicko

July 4th, 2010, 06:04 PM

draude

July 4th, 2010, 06:08 PM

NegOr state university marks 6th charter anniversary (http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20100628-278019/NegOr-state--university-marks-6th-charter-anniversary)
THE Negros Oriental State University (NORSU) celebrated its 6th Charter Anniversary as a state university on June 25 with the theme “Nurturing Desire for Harmony of Man and Nature.”

The celebration kicked off at 7:30 a.m. with a thanksgiving Mass at the University Cultural Complex with Fr. Clyde B. Flores, university chaplain as the celebrant.

It was followed by an all university academic convocation with NORSU president Dr. Henry Sojor as speaker.

Other activities held were the oathtaking of federated NORSU student government officers for school year 2010-2011, repertoire of talents of students and fellowship luncheon of faculty, staff, administrators and guests.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed into law on June 24, 2004, Republic Act 9299, known as “An Act Converting Central Visayas Polytechnic College (CVPC) to Negros Oriental State University.”

draude

July 4th, 2010, 06:09 PM

FU 61st year theme to highlight change (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/July/05/negor4.htm)

Foundation University is celebrating its 61st anniversary with a call for everyone to be part of the wellness generation with its slogan “FU@61. The wellness generation. Apil Tanan!” this year.

As FU’s wellness champion, Dr. Aparicio Mequi explains this theme, “The concept of wellness implies personal transformation, or behavioral change. It is both an inward and outward transformation that is manifested by behavioral change in the way a person adopts a wellness lifestyle.”

He said the call of the times is all about change, transformation, behavioral and systems changed, and in keeping with this theme, the graduating class of 2014 is adopting the name “Transformers”.

Foundation University was founded on July 4, 1949. Its 61st anniversary celebration will start with a Diana on Monday at 4 a.m. at the FU Green in front of the home of University president Dr. Mira Sinco, participated in by administrators, the Abuhuni Choir and the University Band.

A dawn parade will follow at 5 a.m. from the Rizal boulevard to the FU Green, an activity initiated by the FU Student Government. It will culminate in a community Thanksgiving Mass with Fr. Julius Heruela, the campus minister, at the FU Green.

Breakfast will follow the Holy Mass and administrators, faculty, staff and students will have parlor games at 8 a.m.

The academic opening convocation will be at 3 p.m. on July 9 with Dumaguete Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova as speaker. Later , everyone will walk to the Rizal Boulevard for the Dal-uy ceremony, a Japanese-inspired tradition in honor of the University’s pioneers.

The 61st Founding Anniversary celebration will be capped by the first Leandro G. Sinco Duathlon, a run-bike-run event covering a distance of 38 kilometers starting and ending at the Robinson's Mall Dumaguete . The event will start at 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 11, and will take participants from Dumaguete to barangays Calabnugan in Sibulan, Balili, Cambucad and Palinpinon in Valencia and back.*JG

jundem_dq63

July 5th, 2010, 01:38 AM

@ritche: yeah, I saw the excavation, too... Quite deep, I must say. I think they put down the wall everynight so you can just actually see what's going on inside. The area is quite wide. I say this hotel will be a big one. Even bigger than hotel nicanor.

I hope it is going to be bigger and higher than hotel Nicanor. of even bigger than Bethel Guest house...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

July 5th, 2010, 06:58 AM

f&h|folded&hung
opens JULY 10
second level - LSP

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/jundem/fh.jpg?t=1278305820

nicko

July 5th, 2010, 07:35 AM

^^ Hot stuff awaits! Me getting ready.. I love f&h! XD

draude

July 5th, 2010, 08:54 AM

RP the first in Asia to commercialize GM eggplant
(http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/264196/rp-first-asia-commercialize-gm-eggplant)
The Philippines will become the first in Asia to commercialize the genetically modified (GM) fruit and shoot borer (FSB)-resistant eggplant by 2011.

This developed after the harvest of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) eggplant, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in a trial site in Pangasinan.

“The performance is better than what we expected. We expect to have a considerable increase in yield for this field trial,” said Agricultural Biotechnology Support Project (ABSP) Director Frank A. Shotkoski in an interview in a harvest festival in Sta. Maria, Pangasinan.

Barring any unforeseen hindrance, the Institute of Biotechnology-University of the Philippines in Los Baños (IPB-UPLB) will release to the market Bt eggplant seeds by next year after an approval of the National Biosafety Committee (NCBP), according to ABSP Product Development Manager Desiree M. Hautea.

Bt eggplant can arrest loss from FSB infestation, which reaches to 50 percent or higher. Average eggplant yield in the country is 9.95 metric tons per hectare.

It can substantially cut pesticide use, cut production cost for farmers, reduce their exposure to harmful chemicals, benefit consumers through lower price from higher eggplant production while protecting their health, and even enhancing environmental protection.

With a technology donated by the Mahyco of India, an Indian green and striped eggplant variety was crossed by the IPB with local varieties Dumaguete Long and Mara to produce the Filipino-desired color and size.

“It took us long time from 2005 to develop a variety that has the 99.9 percent characteristic of our local variety. The technology was donated to us, but it’s really Filipino-developed,” she said.

IPB will come up by 2011 with an open pollinated variety (OPV) for the Bt eggplant. This will enable resource-poor farmers to save the seeds after one planting for continued use in the next planting, bringing cost savings.

However, a hybrid Bt eggplant will be put to the market by IPB most likely in 2012 which will have the hybrid vigor that can produce 100 percent more yield than the OPV, although this will require farmers to buy the seeds each season.

Bt eggplant seeds’ commercial release will follow after another set of multilocational field trials for the dry season which starts perhaps in October this year. On top of the present sites’ Pangasinan, Bicol, and Los Baños – the Bt eggplant will also be pilot-planted in (Visayas) Leyte and Iloilo and (Mindanao) Kabacan, North Cotabato and Davao.

IBP will initially produce the seeds through its National Seed Foundation. It may later enter into seed production deals with the Department of Agriculture or other State Universities and Colleges.

For the initial seeds marketing and eventual extensive commercial production, seed companies like East West or Syngenta may enter into a franchising or licensing agreement with IBP. No such deal has been completed so far, officials said.

Eggplant is the most popular vegetable in the Philippines planted on 13 percent of the 600,000-hectare vegetable land, according to the World Vegetable Center

The Philippines can become the first to commercialize Bt eggplant next year as the Indian government has halted its commercial release due to lobbying from environmental groups. Bt eggplant will be the first GM vegetable to be released in the country.

draude

July 5th, 2010, 09:04 AM

Visual artist takes partin Beijing art biennale (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/June/24/negor4.htm)

Dumaguete City-based visual artist Cristina Taniguchi has been invited to take part in the 4th Beijing International Art Biennale in China from September 19 to 23, a press release from Silliman University said.

Taniguchi, an SU alumna, has been invited for her work titled “Wrong Horizon No. 2.”

The Biennale, which is working on the theme of “environment concern and human existence,” is a large-scale international art exhibition jointly hosted by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles, the People’s Government of Beijing Municipality, and the China Artists Association.

A symposium will also be held simultaneously during the exhibition, where curatorial committee members, exhibition participants, influential art critics, curators, scholars, and editors from China and other countries will participate, the press release said.

Taniguchi’s work was selected out of many submissions from more than 80 countries. Her participation is in the invitation category.

This will be Taniguchi’s third time to participate in the prestigious exhibition. She was also in the 2005 and the 2008 editions of the biennale, the press release added.*

draude

July 5th, 2010, 09:09 AM

Youngest mayor to invest in people (http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9564)

http://www.negroschronicle.com/images/july_04_10/Youngest%20mayor%20to%20invest%20in%20people.jpg

On bended knees, like her father-outgoing mayor, before God and people, Negros Oriental’s youngest mayor (she’s only 29 – and single) took her oath of office and underscored her desire to fully develop the human resource of Bais City to improve public service and the quality of life of her constituents.

Th e twenty -n in e-year -o ld May or Kar en Villanueva, scion of the province’s enduring political clan in the north, told her detractors that she decided to run for the city’s top job, which has been her child hood ambition, only after preparing herself academically.

She has an MBA in public administration.

She also served as city councilor and officer of various organizations precisely to hone her political and administrative skills.Mayor Villanueva shares her own apprehension on how to live up to the lofty expectations of the people being the daught er of Mayor Hector

“ Tata” Villanueva, whose administration was described by many as both excellent and responsive.

In his own farewell message, Tata Villanueva thanked the people of Bais for their nine years of unwavering support and trust.

“ I am forever grateful to all the Baisanons and to those who voted me as congressman last May 10. I am leaving public office with pride that I did not soil the reputat ion of my parents who taught me well on how to be of service to my fellowmen,” the elder Villanueva said.

As his fi nal offering to Bais, Tata on Monday led the inauguration of three edi fices worth P 72 million namely: the ci ty’s P32 Mi ll ion modern slaughterhouse, the P14 million S4K buil ding (a cent er for women, chi ldren and youth) and the P26 million city hall annex building.

Alongside infrastructure proj ects, which his daughter Karen vows to continue, the new mayor wants to embark on a massi ve capaci ty building program for teachers, city employees and the people of Bais in general to develop their potential to the maximum enabling them to contribute to the city’s progress.

Baisanons should expect more roads that will link all villages, well-rounded and holistic education for students and women, development of tourist spots to create employment opportunities, takeover of the Bais City District Hospital for improved and expanded services and t he establi shment of free communal drinking water.

However, Mayor Villanueva is expected to give special attention to the city hall empl oyees to invi gorate and enable them to deliver efficient and effective public service. “ I maybe strict, but I am also fair,” was Mayor Villanueva’s assurance to the employees who are worried of her perceived sternness when it comes to work ethics.

ponsing1983

July 5th, 2010, 08:23 PM

Popular Food Chains in Dumaguete (National & Regional Brands):

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v290/97/111/17584448021/s17584448021_650830_4192.jpg

*Perdices St.
*Silliman North Road
*Cathedral
*RPD

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:qRWBPuioVICVAM:http://www.pinayblogera.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mcdonalds.jpg

*Perdices St.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs503.ash1/29750_119070801455041_117373194958135_204352_8231728_s.jpg

*RPD

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*Perdices St.
*RPD

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2085/129/57/48267764830/n48267764830_1243867_1328.jpg

*Ever Mall
*RPD

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*Rizal Blvd.
*RPD

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*RPD

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*RPD

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*RPD

http://www.franphil.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mooncafe.jpg

*RPD

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2067/139/3/47540190266/s47540190266_1482938_8940.jpg

*RPD
*Qualfon Bldg.

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*Perdices St.
*RPD

http://www.travelphilippineisland.com/photos/tedslapaz.jpg

*RPD

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gTnZZf__dRvTuM:http://www.brandchannel.com/images/Home/403_home_img1_dunkin.jpg

*Perdices St.
*Mabini St.

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+Silliman Avenue
+NORSU-Freedom Park
+Foundation Univ.
+Ever Mall

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:XyvZM0Ayw5wEtM:http://pinoyfranchises.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/pansitmalabon.jpg

*Colon cor. Sta. Catalina

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 01:41 AM

^^ & Soon to Open:

Cafe Laguna - Hotel Nicanor
McDonald's RPD
The Gustavian RPD
Pino! A Filipino Restaurant RPD
M. Lhullier Dimsum and Teahouse RPD
Dunkin Donuts RPD
Calda Pizza
Mang Inasal - Cang's Daro (to be confirmed)
Jollibee - Cang's Daro (to be confirmed)
KFC - Perdices (to be confirmed)

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 02:22 AM

Get your bright ideas on practical solutions to climate change funded. P25,000 awaits each of the Top 3 proposals. Join:

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nicko

July 6th, 2010, 02:26 AM

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I went to this party and the old SU gym (although still not finished with the renovation) was literally transformed to look so modern, funky and fun! Full of colors plus a full HD huge LED screen on stage.. Hmmm.... I wonder who won that iPad!! :bash:

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 02:35 AM

Smart Buddy Silliman Sim

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For just 15 pesos, you get this sim plus Silliman updates every now and then..

Hmmm.. But i still love Globe's mySilliman sim, which Globe still continues to release in the campus FOR FREE!!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_JKlqf-wxdn0/Rp-XQo87jkI/AAAAAAAAABk/B7USv4vuGtM/s1600/mysillimansim.jpg

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 02:44 AM

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0vOFH15e6PI

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 03:28 AM

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs160.snc4/37337_1433208264844_1072042181_1290199_552940_n.jpg

:cheers: :cheers: :cheers:

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 03:53 AM

Crusifix

July 6th, 2010, 12:39 PM

Popular Food Chains in Dumaguete (National & Regional Brands):

http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v290/97/111/17584448021/s17584448021_650830_4192.jpg

*Perdices St.
*Silliman North Road
*Cathedral
*RPD

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:qRWBPuioVICVAM:http://www.pinayblogera.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/mcdonalds.jpg

*Perdices St.

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs503.ash1/29750_119070801455041_117373194958135_204352_8231728_s.jpg

*RPD

http://photos-g.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v1480/217/103/39578277321/s39578277321_1224755_4641.jpg

*Perdices St.
*RPD

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2085/129/57/48267764830/n48267764830_1243867_1328.jpg

*Ever Mall
*RPD

http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs374.snc3/23993_386519087128_373413687128_3710433_2619963_s.jpg

*Rizal Blvd.
*RPD

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs423.ash1/23449_114407158573069_114406475239804_289761_5213827_s.jpg

*RPD

http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v358/74/41/30782267489/s30782267489_871969_424.jpg

*RPD

http://profile.ak.fbcdn.net/object2/1916/84/n211411187253_2667.jpg

*RPD

http://www.franphil.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/mooncafe.jpg

*RPD

http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2067/139/3/47540190266/s47540190266_1482938_8940.jpg

*RPD
*Qualfon Bldg.

http://photos-f.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs270.ash1/19780_245293288849_81789923849_3164168_885682_s.jpg

*Perdices St.
*RPD

http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:gTnZZf__dRvTuM:http://www.brandchannel.com/images/Home/403_home_img1_dunkin.jpg

*Perdices St.
*Mabini St.

http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:lDeYhh7ljuWdsM:http://www.jobstreet.com.ph/jobs/2009/10/r/80/_pics/rfgrpph4a.gif

*Silliman Avenue
*NORSU-Freedom Park
*Foundation Univ.
*Ever Mall

Wow...Completo jud...sayang jud au ang pizza hut in mart one...hope pizza hut will come back again soon here in dumzville...:cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

July 6th, 2010, 12:43 PM

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/jundem/fh.jpg?t=1278305820

nice update jundem... Another Clap For LP...:applause::applause::applause:

ponsing1983

July 6th, 2010, 01:21 PM

ponsing1983

July 6th, 2010, 01:35 PM

Wow...Completo jud...sayang jud au ang pizza hut in mart one...hope pizza hut will come back again soon here in dumzville...:cheers::cheers:

How's it going Crusifix? :)

I was based outside Dumaguete when Pizza Hut was in business here. They'd already left when I got back :ohno: I want my Star Pops Pizza and not have to go to Cebu for it...There's hope for their comeback though...we still have a number of vacant spaces left at RPD and Cang's will soon vacate its old rented building at Perdices. All Pizza Hut needs is the perfect location and they'd be selling their pizzas like hotcakes :cheers:

ponsing1983

July 6th, 2010, 01:39 PM

nicko

July 6th, 2010, 01:59 PM

still about 30-40% based on my observation hehe

jundem_dq63

July 6th, 2010, 03:13 PM

Wow...Completo jud...sayang jud au ang pizza hut in mart one...hope pizza hut will come back again soon here in dumzville...:cheers::cheers:

I am pretty sure that PIZZA HUT is also planning of coming back. Shakeys already have two branches within the city....

nice update jundem... Another Clap For LP...:applause::applause::applause:

Thanks crusifix, LP is also on the go..... you know what is missing?... a theater... hope the could spare a space for this...eheheheh

kulapyot

July 6th, 2010, 03:55 PM

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs492.ash1/26866_357415551449_748546449_3607959_336506_n.jpg

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs492.ash1/26866_357415511449_748546449_3607955_4298219_n.jpg

I love the images. It's nice. :banana:

kulapyot

July 6th, 2010, 04:00 PM

I am pretty sure that PIZZA HUT is also planning of coming back. Shakeys already have two branches within the city....

Thanks crusifix, LP is also on the go..... you know what is missing?... a theater... hope the could spare a space for this...eheheheh

A theater.. :) They must go high altitude to have a good theater. If not the will sacrifice more space. But definitely it will be a good idea Jundem. But base on my analysis they will not hook on it.
They will always go for the SALE to lure more people. :cucumber:

jundem_dq63

July 6th, 2010, 05:12 PM

A theater.. :) They must go high altitude to have a good theater. If not the will sacrifice more space. But definitely it will be a good idea Jundem. But base on my analysis they will not hook on it.
They will always go for the SALE to lure more people. :cucumber:

That is one of the things that they can do to compete with RPD, or invite more boutiques... and more amusement....

jundem_dq63

July 6th, 2010, 05:25 PM

NORSU Alumni you can click (http://twitter.com/NORSUNIANdotOrg)

lewdsaint

July 7th, 2010, 03:33 AM

jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 06:43 AM

Near the Airport
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dgte1-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dgte2-1.jpg

Dumaguete Aerial View
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dgte3-1.jpg

Thank you for these photos...

jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 06:59 AM

NegOr to get tourist cops
BY JUDY F. PARTLOW

The province of Negros Oriental will have its own tourist police team when the plan to download police personnel from the Regional Public Safety Battalion (RPSB-7) materializes this month.

Provincial police director Senior Supt. Augusto Marquez Jr. said Monday that Insp. Al Pascual is attending a tourist police training in Bohol from July 5 to 10.

Marquez said he will meet with Dumaguete Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova to establish a tourist police station, similar to the one near the Magellan’s Cross in Lapu-lapu City in Cebu.

The tourist police, while based in Dumaguete, will not only cater to tourists in the city but in other areas as well, he added.

At least ten or more tourist policemen are expected to be assigned in Negros Oriental, Marquez said.*JFP

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/July/07/negor3.htm)

jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 07:00 AM

500 police applicants needed
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Five hundred slots are open in the roster of the Philippine National Police, PNP provincial director Senior Supt. Augusto Marquez Jr. said yesterday.

He said the PNP is recruiting 740 new policemen for Region 7 up to December this year.

A total of 250 applications are now being processed and Marquez said he is inviting interested applicants to visit the PNP website for the requirements. He also said applicants should report first to the PNP headquarters in Agan-an, Sibulan, for a review of their folder, to prevent problems that may arise when they go to Cebu.

Applicants will be given tips on what to expect during physical examinations, including agility tests and what to answer during the interview, the important thing of which is the communication skills of the applicant.

The PNP is also continuously recruiting priests, doctors, nurses and journalists to be assigned with the directorate for police community relations.

Meanwhile, Marquez said he believes many chiefs of police will fail if the 10-storey ascension test is implemented in the province.

The latest directive is for officers interested in becoming provincial directors to go to Manila for the agility test.

Marquez said the directive is intended to make sure PNP officers and commanders are physically fit for the rigid police work and other challenges.*JG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/July/07/negor4.htm)

lewdsaint

July 7th, 2010, 07:55 AM

Additional aerial photos

Still lush of green. :)
http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dgte4-1.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e248/lewdsaint/dgte8.jpg

jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 11:46 AM

nicko

July 7th, 2010, 01:02 PM

Passed by Cang's Mall in Daro. They opened up the gates in front and I was able to see some portions inside. It's quite spacious. And I was able to see basement parking entrnaces and escalators. :)

jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 01:53 PM

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jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 02:06 PM

Eco-Adventures set for climate change campaign

Dumaguete City (24 June) -- Province-wide environmental awareness campaign is set to launch through the 2010 eco-adventure Race, Expo and Concert for a Cause on July 3, Saturday, in time to culminate the Environment Month of June.

According to 2008 Miss Dumaguete Maria Luz Catan, the events organizer several privately owned companies and local government units (LGUs) signified to participate in the three events rolled into one, an expo, concert and adventure race to show support on the movement against climate change in Negros Oriental.

Robinsons Place Dumaguete, Cignal High-Definition Digital TV and SPi Global in cooperation with Miss Dumaguete 2008 and the Provincial Sangunniang Kabataan Federation have just initiated this activity to make the community aware of their social responsibility to mother nature in a cool and fun way, Miss Catan said.

The Eco-adventure race aims to involve employees of various private companies as well as residents of the different municipalities in an event where not only wit and outdoor skills will be tested but also where participants get to learn more about the environment and how to preserve it.

The second part of the event, the Eco-expo which is running for two weeks from June 21-July 3 at the Main Atrium of Robinsons Place Dumaguete targeted other sectors of the Negros Oriental community.

The expo is an avenue where the various Local Government Units, as well as schools and universities are invited to present through exhibits what they each have done, to answer to the environment crisis. Exhibitors are led by St. Paul's Univeristy Dumaguete's ECO-SWARM, and the municipality of Dauin's Coastal Resource Mangement Program.

This is designed to involve the artist in the community as well as producers of recycled goods in the province to display environmentally inspired works such as laptop bags, candles and fashion accessories which will be sold during the two week expo.

"The 2010 Eco-expo is an excellent move to inform the Negros Oriental community that a large number of consumer goods can be bought in its recycled material counterpart with just a small premium on the price," said Mr. Dondee Sineres St. Pauls University Dumaguete.

Great Pysicians Rehabilitation Center Director Annalou Suan added that apparel made out of recycled goods is the rave in Europe and the United States today. One laptop bag, according to Ms. Suan made out of recycled tarpaulins can fetch P5,000 abroad. "Our only problem being not able to supply the huge demand," she quipped.

The coup-de gras of this three part combo is the Eco-concert, wherein various bands and performers including tribal drummers, dance groups and fire dancers will be performing for the cause of the environment. (PIA/JCT)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=R07&y=10&mo=06&fi=p100624.htm&no=34)

jundem_dq63

July 7th, 2010, 02:08 PM

Passed by Cang's Mall in Daro. They opened up the gates in front and I was able to see some portions inside. It's quite spacious. And I was able to see basement parking entrnaces and escalators. :)

That was already your chance to get some photos Nicko.. :bash::bash::bash: :lol::lol::lol::lol:... Anyway, in times like this..call a friend... Maybe Ponsing can post some photos here of Cangs-Daro now that it is open in front... :banana::banana::banana:

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 04:38 PM

That was already your chance to get some photos Nicko.. :bash::bash::bash: :lol::lol::lol::lol:... Anyway, in times like this..call a friend... Maybe Ponsing can post some photos here of Cangs-Daro now that it is open in front... :banana::banana::banana:

I will! As soon as I have the time Dems hehe...I just hate what I do now, it's driving me away from my SSC duties :ohno: It looks like it's almost done, they just need to install the glass windows, fix the interiors, finish painting, etc...Buglasan's a little far off, I wish they would rush the construction and open before September :)

And I want them out of their old building as soon as possible -- the new tenants are waiting! So are we :lol:

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 04:57 PM

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 05:02 PM

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 05:14 PM

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 05:24 PM

Unsolved killings, drugs, priorities of “Chiquiting”

City Mayor Manuel “Chiquiting” Sagarbarria last Wednesday spelled out the city’s several unsolved extrajudicial killings and other crimes, and the proliferation of illegal drug trafficking as his top focus on his first year in office.

Interviewed by the CHRONICLE-DYEM News, Mayor Sagarbarria said that unless crimes and illegal drug trafficking are eliminated if not minimized, no investor would like to come to Dumaguete.

Recalling his election motto of ‘industry and opportunity’ , the city councilor turned city mayor emphasized that these are the working orders which he told all the city police personnel.

And quite ironically, on their first day of work, at past 9am last Thursday July 1, a brazen broad daylight murder of a family-man greeted elected city officials, which—although the police denied strongly the incident as an extrajudicial killing to embarrass elected officials, ——was still nonetheless, reflective of prevalent lawlessness in the city.

A citizen-taxpayer commented:

“Granting that Thursday’s 9am broad daylight murder near Alimae in Buñao was not an extrajudicial killing, but a murder due to personal or family grudge, nonetheless, the boldness of killers to execute a murder, killing instantly a victim in broad daylight before the eyes of un-will ing witnesses, only indicates that criminals with impunity, believe that in general, criminals and murderers can commit crimes in Dumaguete without being arrested, prosecuted and convicted.

This indicates the ineffectiveness of law enforcement system even if enforcers do have their thousand and one reasons why many (not all) criminals here get away from the clutches of the law.” People here commented that:

“ This is precisely why we elected a West-pointer military man and lawyer, which sends a strong signal that VICE MAYOR ALAN GEL CORDOVA has an urgent mission at hand, not just as a legislator, but as a law enforcer himself, to devise ways and means by which the deterrents of crime in Dumaguete will prevail over the criminals. Citizens’ comments added:

“ Like MAYOR SAGARBARRIA, the people’s priority is for the mayor to create, if not restore, the atmosphere of confidence, safety, peace, and security over this capital city even if people know that most killings are drug-related.

Nonetheless, our law enforcers should not choose as an excuse, whether the criminals are part of a vigilante syndicate, or, simple killers who execute their crime with impunity in a city that cannot usually and easily arrest heinous criminals.”

“WATCH ME”

Mayor Chiquiting Sagarbarria told the CHRONICLE: “ Just watch me.” How he will conduct raids among crime dens in the city. He said he does not fear if there are untouchables because this is the job and calling of a city mayor.

He said: “ the buck stops at city hall.”

He warned barangay officials and some captains to refuse always the offer of (some P150,000) by drug dealers to do business unmolested in their barangays.

Chiquiting said that if barangay officials are caught to be in cahoots with drug peddlers and suppliers, then they will surely lose their chances of running again in the October Barangay elections.

Sagarbarria got 80% of all barangay captains to his camp in the last elections. Yet, he won only a 51-vote majority, the slimmest margin in Dumaguete’s history of mayoral elections.

He pledged his administration as an open book, and revealed his own cell phone which number he never changed in the last ten years. He urged all people to get his phone number by dialing 225-3775.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9562

nicko

July 7th, 2010, 06:38 PM

SOON TO OPEN in RPD

OCTAGON COMPUTER SUPERSTORE

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 08:44 PM

Take a religious heritage tour around NegOr and see these beautiful churches...

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/11/photos/76/500x500/1/Cab-Mojon-Chapel.JPG?et=SVhB22GRCmb0XBtFzW79ww&nmid=275182379

Mojon Chapel, Central Azucarera de Bais

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San Nicolas Parish, Bais City

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/76/500x500/3/Bacong-St.-Agustine-Church.JPG?et=hI2a9kOqCDjKTLUUuHPjtQ&nmid=275182379

St. Augustine Parish, Bacong

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/1/photos/76/500x500/4/cathedral-1.jpg?et=lzwpNXUUcJTp0qQ1XEX5fA&nmid=275182379

St. Catherine Cathedral, Dumaguete City

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/11/photos/76/500x500/5/Dauin-Church.jpg?et=iEpZg%2BH9T7uC7IZ0j%2Cv%2Cjw&nmid=275182379

Dauin Church

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/1/photos/76/600x600/6/Sibulan-Church.JPG?et=FrkZQX7WOMgWgABzDSLRwg&nmid=275182379

St. Anthony of Padua Parish, Sibulan

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/2/photos/76/600x600/7/Silliman-University-Church.JPG?et=1gVnWnV5kuJjFpun56eXdA&nmid=275182379

Silliman Church

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/1/photos/76/600x600/8/Tanjay-City.JPG?et=ZvvPd1cDn29nSvjvZQpGuQ&nmid=275182379

St. James the Apostle Parish, Tanjay City

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/1/photos/76/600x600/9/St-Paul-University-Chapel.jpg?et=kaVgMsSVezeEzUqP%2CT0zAw&nmid=275182379

St. Paul University Chapel, Dumaguete City

http://silakangnegros.multiply.com/photos/album/76/Churches_in_Negros_Island#

nicko

July 7th, 2010, 08:48 PM

nice!!

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 08:55 PM

Random tourism photos

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/6/photos/54/500x500/5/img036.jpg?et=3%2B%2CX9mm5JvjMkyXzUUu%2BDA&nmid=86652993

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/54/600x600/7/sugar-central.JPG?et=vcjb9q5QWvb7VoJaqH4%2BNA&nmid=86652993

Bais sugar central

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/54/500x500/8/Sunrise-in-Negros-Oriental.jpg?et=sRSjWcAziovT1Iga%2CuJbug&nmid=86652993

NegOr sunrise

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/54/500x500/9/Mt-Talinis.jpg?et=0OFQFl80WP4QZag25%2CEv%2Bg&nmid=86652993

Mt. Talinis

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/54/500x500/10/Kanlaon-Volcano.jpg?et=S2NI1YWP0iE%2CtDTDOv22wA&nmid=86652993

Mt. Kanlaon

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/54/500x500/11/Mt-Talinis-2.jpg?et=HhpS9TwTb3ADIR%2Bb5qGpOg&nmid=86652993

Mt. Talinis

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/4/photos/54/600x600/12/Tambobo-Bay.JPG?et=npF1%2CsyAWaQMtyFzuMlnRQ&nmid=86652993

Tambobo Bay, Siaton

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/2/photos/54/600x600/16/Vallehermoso-Sunrise-with-d-Mangroves.JPG?et=Q0Ussjku06vV507CJ26N6g&nmid=86652993

Vallehermoso mangroves

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/2/photos/54/600x600/15/chapel.jpg?et=YqS%2CNT%2Cv5QbbbwncrZSTsw&nmid=86652993

Cambaloctot Shrine, San Jose

http://images.silakangnegros.multiply.com/image/6/photos/54/600x600/2/Bais-City-Sandbar.jpg?et=e%2CkkZeiNMa1HYBMCtj%2Bs%2BA&nmid=86652993

Manjuyod sandbar

http://silakangnegros.multiply.com/photos/album/54/Visit_Negros_08_SugarSun_Sights

ponsing1983

July 7th, 2010, 09:12 PM

Dumaguete aerial pics originally posted by altec back in May 2006:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/airportaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/floresaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/perpetualaerail.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/hyperaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/marketaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/medicalaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/norecoaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/stlouieaerial.jpg

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/policeaerial.jpg

jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 04:35 AM

I will! As soon as I have the time Dems hehe...I just hate what I do now, it's driving me away from my SSC duties :ohno: It looks like it's almost done, they just need to install the glass windows, fix the interiors, finish painting, etc...Buglasan's a little far off, I wish they would rush the construction and open before September :)

And I want them out of their old building as soon as possible -- the new tenants are waiting! So are we :lol:

Just take your time Ponsing we can actually wait.....September is actually their target date to open... Speaking of Buglasan I don't know if it's going to be more exciting this year...knowing Tuting Perdices... I really miss Arnaiz as the Governor of the Province.....

jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 04:36 AM

Lovely photos :) thank you for sharing these with us lewdsaint. These are rare, I've found only a few aerial pics of the city...

I actually have some aerial photos taken last December when we went to Manila....

Searching..................

nicko

July 8th, 2010, 07:31 AM

Dumaguete aerial pics originally posted by altec back in May 2006:

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g29/alteclint/policeaerial.jpg

Very compact ang city!

ponsing1983

July 8th, 2010, 08:00 AM

CITY BIOMETRICS

The City of Dumaguete will soon open bids for the implementation of biometric time keeping in the city. Mayor Sagarbarria said that within the month, all city hall employees will time-in with their thumb marks on biometrics in order to minimize supervision.

http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9562#cut-1

as defined in Wikipedia:

Biometrics comprises methods for uniquely recognizing humans based upon one or more intrinsic physical or behavioral traits. In computer science, in particular, biometrics is used as a form of identity access management and access control. It is also used to identify individuals in groups that are under surveillance.

Below are pics of biometric devices:

http://prawfsblawg.blogs.com/photos/uncategorized/biometrics_1.jpg

http://image.made-in-china.com/2f0j00QveTKaBcOpbY/Biometrics-Time-Attendance-Access-Control-with-Payroll-ATF008B-.jpg

^^Will you have this too at the CHO Nick?

ponsing1983

July 8th, 2010, 08:15 AM

Le Toundra Peak Resort and Hotel (San Miguel, Bacong)

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/gate%20copy.gif

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/rm2.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/bldg1.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/rm1.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/beach2.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/beach4.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/Restaurant3.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com/images/beach5.jpg

http://letoundrapeak.com

^^ Perfect for budget travelers :)

ritche

July 8th, 2010, 08:18 AM

Very compact ang city!

In my recent readings on urban planning, I was able to gather a lot of ideas about compact cities, and how urban planners are now seeing urban sprawl in a bad light. An example of my readings: http://www.reading.ac.uk/PeBBu/state_of_art/urban_approaches/compact_city/compact_city.htm.

Compact cities have the following advantages over sprawling cities:

1. High density build up in one area will enable planners to concentrate in one small area all the infrastructures such as water, transit, electricity, drainage, etc. saving a lot of money than when all these infrastructures are put in large sprawling areas (imagine putting all those cables and pipes in long distances around the urban sprawl).

2. Security. Less area to watch out. Tall buildings could be installed with security cameras and might handle crimes better than when criminals roam around a large area, giving him a lot of possibilities for hiding.

3. Compact cities save a lot of precious spaces which could be used for parks and agriculture.

These are just some of the lessons I have on urban planning, and the only thing I could say is compact cities are the trend of the future.

ponsing1983

July 8th, 2010, 08:22 AM

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http://amlanbluewaterbeachresort.com/acco.jpg

http://amlanbluewaterbeachresort.com/amlbluie.jpg

http://amlanbluewaterbeachresort.com/location.jpg

http://amlanbluewaterbeachresort.com

ponsing1983

July 8th, 2010, 08:47 AM

In my recent readings on urban planning, I was able to gather a lot of ideas about compact cities, and how urban planners are now seeing urban sprawl in a bad light. An example of my readings: http://www.reading.ac.uk/PeBBu/state_of_art/urban_approaches/compact_city/compact_city.htm.

Compact cities have the following advantages over sprawling cities:

1. High density build up in one area will enable planners to concentrate in one small area all the infrastructures such as water, transit, electricity, drainage, etc. saving a lot of money than when all these infrastructures are put in large sprawling areas (imagine putting all those cables and pipes in long distances around the urban sprawl).

2. Security. Less area to watch out. Tall buildings could be installed with security cameras and might handle crimes better than when criminals roam around a large area, giving him a lot of possibilities for hiding.

3. Compact cities save a lot of precious spaces which could be used for parks and agriculture.

These are just some of the lessons I have on urban planning, and the only thing I could say is compact cities are the trend of the future.

^^ Makes sense Ritch. Being compact does have its obvious disadvantages though, i.e. overcrowding, heavy traffic like what we're seeing here in Dumz...but with our limited space, the only way for us is vertical expansion. That trend is evident in the current spate of constructions in the city...

jsl_bxu1206

July 8th, 2010, 09:25 AM

hala ka! mayor na si karen? ang gwapa nga cheerleader sa CBA sa una! congrats karen!

Youngest mayor to invest in people (http://www.negroschronicle.com/?p=9564)

http://www.negroschronicle.com/images/july_04_10/Youngest%20mayor%20to%20invest%20in%20people.jpg

jsl_bxu1206

July 8th, 2010, 09:30 AM

i'm doltz haller alumnus. i'm sad.:ohno:

GOODBYE TO SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY LANDMARKS

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs296.snc3/28468_429041218071_596053071_5619881_6501496_n.jpg
They erased history: DOLTZ HALLERS' FREEDOM WALL is gone! Without the sensitivity, they "cleaned-it-up" and Doltz Hall alumni are reacting. It's back as a boring wall. A favorite campus landmark is gone! The wall made Silliman so cool and a lot of education leaders were actually learning from its sense of purpose.

jsl_bxu1206

July 8th, 2010, 09:33 AM

Dumaguete City scores as 'next wave city'
July 4, 2010, 5:01pm

DUMAGUETE CITY (PIA) – The Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Association of Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental received an award as one of the Top 10 New Wave Cities for outsourcing locations in the Philippines.

The recognition was given by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), Business Process Association of the Philippines (BPA/P) and the Department of Trade and Industry for achieving one of the country's top ten outsourcing locations in 2010 with an overall score of 74 percent on the next wave cities scorecard.

Provincial Director Javier Fortunato of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) received the plaque of recognition for Dumaguete City for ranking 10th in said category during award ceremonies held last June 22 at the Cebu Business Park Hotel, Cebu City.

Fortunato said Dumaguete City got higher scores on the labor pool of human resources and environment categories because of the presence of universities and ICT council here.

In particular, cities are given score marks for the presence of providers of fiber optic networks, cost of labor and office space, quality of their roads, access to international and domestic flights, reliability of power supply, availability of property sites, vulnerability to natural disturbances, peace and order situation, among others.

BPAP Chief Executive Officer Oscar Sañez said "the award is a testament to the hard work, determination, and spirit of cooperation among stewards and leaders in developing their jurisdiction as an environment conducive to well-managed business growth and development in the field of ICT."

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/265182/dumaguete-city-scores-next-wave-city

jsl_bxu1206

July 8th, 2010, 09:35 AM

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ritche

July 8th, 2010, 10:57 AM

^^ Makes sense Ritch. Being compact does have its obvious disadvantages though, i.e. overcrowding, heavy traffic like what we're seeing here in Dumz...but with our limited space, the only way for us is vertical expansion. That trend is evident in the current spate of constructions in the city...

Can be mitigated by parks and wide open spaces as well as landscaped parks which will serve as common areas promoting a sense of community. The savings that developers or planners get in developing a smaller area can be spent on beautifying compact areas.

If your place is beautiful and worth living in di ba mas sadya ang daghan? Puera lang ang overcrowding na jud, which could be controlled by developers by limiting the number of units the area.

jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 11:43 AM

i.e. overcrowding, heavy traffic like what we're seeing here in Dumz..

The number 1 contributor to this problem is the wrong parking...look at Veterans avenue...it is quite wide right?..that road can be converted to a four lanes street but still double parallel parking is still allowed in that area.....lots of street vendors.....:ohno::ohno::ohno:....

jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 03:19 PM

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jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 03:29 PM

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jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 03:34 PM

Wear proper uniform, city employees told
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria has ordered City Hall employees to wear the proper uniforms, following reports many wear civilian clothes even if it is the start of the week.

Sagarbarria issued the directive in a meeting with department heads and called for strict implementation starting Monday.

He said employees should be proud they are part of the team of public servants in Dumaguete.

Sagarbarria also called the employees to come on time in order not to short-change taxpayers whose money is used to pay them.

Sagarbarria himself reports for duty early so employees will follow.

Human resource officer Jun Tenorio said he is sending a memorandum to all departments this week for strict compliance of the mayor’s directive. He said the wearing of uniforms will also serve as deterrent to moonlighting by City Hall employees.

He urged the public to report their presence at malls and “ukay-ukay” stores while supposed to be on duty, so disciplinary action can be taken on them.*JG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/July/08/negor3.htm)

Popem

July 8th, 2010, 04:48 PM

jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 05:08 PM

Airsoft Dumaguete

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Silliman Founders Day 2010 : CQB GAME
Location: Silliman Ballfield

This is exciting... I wanna play this game ... but I can't afford to buy the gadgets....eheheheh......So expensive hobby :lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

July 8th, 2010, 05:09 PM

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July 8th, 2010, 05:10 PM

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July 8th, 2010, 05:29 PM

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July 8th, 2010, 05:32 PM

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Popem

July 9th, 2010, 01:24 AM

This is exciting... I wanna play this game ... but I can't afford to buy the gadgets....eheheheh......So expensive hobby :lol::lol::lol:

:guns1::guns1: Gaw, you can play the game even without owning any airsofting gadgets, you can just rent or borrow. hhhehehe :) Hopefully soon, we could promote this game here in our city and some business minded sectors could open an Airsofting Club; wherein those who are interested to play this game could just rent the units (AEG's) and gadgets and play with their friends. :) :guns1::guns1:

Miguel

July 9th, 2010, 03:01 AM

GOODBYE TO SILLIMAN UNIVERSITY LANDMARKS
:ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

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To give way to the construction of the main building of the College of Nursing on Silliman University Campus, this Missionary Home originally the dwelling of one of the world's pioneer in Science Research particularly on Myrmecology DR. JAMES W. CHAPMAN and his wife Ethel and children. Most recently the residents of the Faculty Ladies II vacated this home and they are now with Abby Jacobs Hall.. :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

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They erased history: DOLTZ HALLERS' FREEDOM WALL is gone! Without the sensitivity, they "cleaned-it-up" and Doltz Hall alumni are reacting. It's back as a boring wall. A favorite campus landmark is gone! The wall made Silliman so cool and a lot of education leaders were actually learning from its sense of purpose.

What are they going to destroy next!? :bash: :bash: :bash:

from: Dumaguete Events (http://dumagueteevents.blogspot.com/2010/06/goodbye-to-silliman-university.html)

This is really sad news. The campus of Silliman University pride itself as the first and only campus in the country that is considered nationally historic by the National Historical Commission, take note that not just only a single building, but the entire campus with the presence of pre-war buildings spread all over the area. If you could remember, there was so much controversy in the setting up of Jollibee as it could distort the historic ambiance, so as to make amends, the design of Jollibee was patterned after the Silliman Hall and it turned out to be beautiful.

I'm not really satisfied with the current administration in preserving Silliman's monuments. First, they build a coffee shop in between the Silliman Hall and Administration Bldg which has cram up the space while its modern glass facade is in total stark contrast against the antiquated historic Silliman Hall. The area looks like a high class squatters area where there is no space between buildings. To think that this building is the iconic landmark of the university where it should have been given special emphasis. Second, they're planning to turn Guy Hall into a hotel. Another centennial building in the brink of losing its identity and possible renovations on its structure. If that would materialize, there would be so much physical changes that reminiscing this building could only be done through its pictures. I'm not against change and modernization as it is good but there should be a proper way to do it while at the same time preserving its historical value which makes Silliman University totally unique compared to its contemporaries.

What I also don't like about this administration is the average performance of the board exams and even sometimes dismal. It is sub par compared to its performance in a not so long yesteryears. On the rankings, SU ranked 4th and behind only by the 3 UP campuses from the period 1992-2001. I would certainly agree with this, I was there from 1996-2000 and SU always rank top in board exams, take note not only in Nursing but also in Accountancy, Med Tech, PT, Engineering, Education and among others. There would always be individual topnotchers. You could never imagine that you are talking, walking, and eating with friends and acquaintances and they turned out later to be topnotchers, one of the best in the country. I'm just an average student but when I took the Civil Service Exam, me and some friends were among the top in the region and that's the time I fully realize how good is the quality of education in Silliman. If the present batch of students are paying that high, you would expect more and better results and not to be just average. Cebu Institute of Technology and University of Cebu are schools for the masses yet they consistently produce topnotchers, even the Engineering Dept of NORSU are performing well. The administration should bring back the glory days of Silliman and not just hypes and grandstanding with its modern buildings and international students.

Miguel

July 9th, 2010, 03:13 AM

jundem_dq63

July 9th, 2010, 05:41 AM

:guns1::guns1: Gaw, you can play the game even without owning any airsofting gadgets, you can just rent or borrow. hhhehehe :) Hopefully soon, we could promote this game here in our city and some business minded sectors could open an Airsofting Club; wherein those who are interested to play this game could just rent the units (AEG's) and gadgets and play with their friends. :) :guns1::guns1:

Oh really, well this is nice..maybe someday we can have a friendly game ... your team popems versus the SSC- Dumaguete :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:.... (Miguel, Nicko, Ponsing, jundem_dq63, draude, trixter, ritche..etc) :lol::lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

July 9th, 2010, 05:50 AM

This is really sad news. The campus of Silliman University pride itself as the first and only campus in the country that is considered nationally historic by the National Historical Commission, take note that not just only a single building, but the entire campus with the presence of pre-war buildings spread all over the area. If you could remember, there was so much controversy in the setting up of Jollibee as it could distort the historic ambiance, so as to make amends, the design of Jollibee was patterned after the Silliman Hall and it turned out to be beautiful.

I'm not really satisfied with the current administration in preserving Silliman's monuments. First, they build a coffee shop in between the Silliman Hall and Administration Bldg which has cram up the space while its modern glass facade is in total stark contrast against the antiquated historic Silliman Hall. The area looks like a high class squatters area where there is no space between buildings. To think that this building is the iconic landmark of the university where it should have been given special emphasis. Second, they're planning to turn Guy Hall into a hotel. Another centennial building in the brink of losing its identity and possible renovations on its structure. If that would materialize, there would be so much physical changes that reminiscing this building could only be done through its pictures. I'm not against change and modernization as it is good but there should be a proper way to do it while at the same time preserving its historical value which makes Silliman University totally unique compared to its contemporaries.

What I also don't like about this administration is the average performance of the board exams and even sometimes dismal. It is sub par compared to its performance in a not so long yesteryears. On the rankings, SU ranked 4th and behind only by the 3 UP campuses from the period 1992-2001. I would certainly agree with this, I was there from 1996-2000 and SU always rank top in board exams, take note not only in Nursing but also in Accountancy, Med Tech, PT, Engineering, Education and among others. There would always be individual topnotchers. You could never imagine that you are talking, walking, and eating with friends and acquaintances and they turned out later to be topnotchers, one of the best in the country. I'm just an average student but when I took the Civil Service Exam, me and some friends were among the top in the region and that's the time I fully realize how good is the quality of education in Silliman. If the present batch of students are paying that high, you would expect more and better results and not to be just average. Cebu Institute of Technology and University of Cebu are schools for the masses yet they consistently produce topnotchers, even the Engineering Dept of NORSU are performing well. The administration should bring back the glory days of Silliman and not just hypes and grandstanding with its modern buildings and international students.

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draude

July 9th, 2010, 09:33 AM

Oh really, well this is nice..maybe someday we can have a friendly game ... your team popems versus the SSC- Dumaguete :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:.... (Miguel, Nicko, Ponsing, jundem_dq63, draude, trixter, ritche..etc) :lol::lol::lol::lol:

Brad popems may the best man win. :) :bash: exciting game.

draude

July 9th, 2010, 09:52 AM

Dauin officials to ban luxury yacht from Apo (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/July/09/negor1.htm)

Top officials of Dauin, Negros Oriental, announced yesterday that they will impose a total ban of the dive yacht S/Y Philippine Siren from bringing dive tours to Apo Island and the town’s marine reserves.

Vice Mayor Rodrigo Alanano said he has asked Mayor Neil Credo to immediately revoke the special permits given to the S/Y Philippine Siren to operate at Apo Island, without prejudice to the investigation of an incident where the vessel allegedly destroyed a large expanse of coral reefs there.

Alanano also said he and other officials will study what legal action to take against the captain of the yacht and its mother company for the destruction.

What sparked the moves against the dive yacht operated by Worldwide Dive and Sail was its return to the island Tuesday and Thursday despite a suspension order from the Protected Area Superintendent Viernov Grefalde on June 28, prohibiting the Philippine Sirene to moor or operate within the area.

On June 25, about 76 meters long and two meters wide in coral formations were destroyed after the yacht dragged a large coral head across the bottom of the sea.

Mario Pascobello, chief of the Bantay Dagat of Apo Island, called for a conference with the ship captain, island village chief Liberty Rhodes, and a representative from the Worldwide Dive and Sail, a certain Marcos Santos, upon noticing that the Philippine Siren had returned again to the island yesterday and asked that the yacht immediately leave the island.

The yacht left around 11 a.m. and was monitored sailing towards Cebu.

Officials are now gathering evidence on the destruction in Apo Island and are working with environmentalist Danny Ocampo, who had taken underwater video footage of the damaged area.*JFP

jundem_dq63

July 9th, 2010, 10:38 AM

FU 61st year theme to highlight change
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

Foundation University is celebrating its 61st anniversary with a call for everyone to be part of the wellness generation with its slogan “FU@61. The wellness generation. Apil Tanan!” this year.

As FU’s wellness champion, Dr. Aparicio Mequi explains this theme, “The concept of wellness implies personal transformation, or behavioral change. It is both an inward and outward transformation that is manifested by behavioral change in the way a person adopts a wellness lifestyle.”

He said the call of the times is all about change, transformation, behavioral and systems changed, and in keeping with this theme, the graduating class of 2014 is adopting the name “Transformers”.

Foundation University was founded on July 4, 1949. Its 61st anniversary celebration will start with a Diana on Monday at 4 a.m. at the FU Green in front of the home of University president Dr. Mira Sinco, participated in by administrators, the Abuhuni Choir and the University Band.

A dawn parade will follow at 5 a.m. from the Rizal boulevard to the FU Green, an activity initiated by the FU Student Government. It will culminate in a community Thanksgiving Mass with Fr. Julius Heruela, the campus minister, at the FU Green.

Breakfast will follow the Holy Mass and administrators, faculty, staff and students will have parlor games at 8 a.m.

The academic opening convocation will be at 3 p.m. on July 9 with Dumaguete Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova as speaker. Later , everyone will walk to the Rizal Boulevard for the Dal-uy ceremony, a Japanese-inspired tradition in honor of the University’s pioneers.

The 61st Founding Anniversary celebration will be capped by the first Leandro G. Sinco Duathlon, a run-bike-run event covering a distance of 38 kilometers starting and ending at the Robinson's Mall Dumaguete . The event will start at 5 a.m. on Sunday, July 11, and will take participants from Dumaguete to barangays Calabnugan in Sibulan, Balili, Cambucad and Palinpinon in Valencia and back.*JG

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July 9th, 2010, 10:43 AM

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July 9th, 2010, 12:55 PM

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ponsing1983

July 9th, 2010, 07:10 PM

Capitol starts building NOPH central block

DUMAGUETE CITY, July 9 (PNA) - Demolition of existing dilapidated buildings at the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital has started to pave the way for the construction of a four-storey building dubbed as the “Central Block.”

Integrated Provincial Health Officer Dr. Dante Domingo confirmed the demolition of the social hall building, the kitchen and next will be the delivery rooms. The demolition of the wards of the obstetrics and gynecology and the surgery wards has been scheduled.

Patients who will be displaced as a result of the demolition will be temporarily housed at the nurses dormitory which is located at the back of the hospital, Domingo said.

In lieu of this development, the IPHO is requesting district hospitals all over the province if possible to treat primary and secondary cases in their respective areas of jurisdiction and for municipal or city health officers to certify first if there’s a need for patients to be brought to the NOPH in order not to add to the congestion of the provincial hospital.

The provincial hospital has a bed capacity of 250 patients, but for the moment it is catering to more than 500 patients from all over the province, because even simple headaches or normal deliveries of babies are brought to NOPH.

Meanwhile, Dr. Domingo is expected to confer with officials of the Department of Health and representatives of the European Union in Manila next week for the laying down of plans of the four-storey building.

Domingo said the architectural design and plans have to conform with DOH standards so they could avail of the P100-million financing which was promised by the European Union.

The IPHO stressed this with importance because the EC will be exiting in September this year.

An initial funding of P7 million was released for the project, which was initiated by the late Gov. Emilio Macias II. (PNA)

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=2&rid=286724

ponsing1983

July 9th, 2010, 07:41 PM

Full rehab of RP’s livestock markets gets Japanese ODA funding

By Gloria Jane Baylon

MANILA, July 9 (PNA) — Japan has approved funding of P33.908 million for the rehabilitation and modernization of livestock 'okasyon' markets (LOMs) for underprivileged Philippine farmers, a project that includes the full rehabilitation of the country five busiest LOMs, the Japanese embassy in Manila announced Friday.

Under this funding, part of Japan’s Official Development Assistance (ODA), the country’s five busiest LOMs, located in the towns of Lemery in Batangas, Uson in Masbate, Zamboanguita in Negros Oriental, Kabankalan in Negros Occidental and Padada in Davao del Sur, will be fully rehabilitated.

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) of the Department of Agriculture is the proponent of the project that will be implemented within a two-year period, the embassy said.

The project aims to increase the income of the livestock farmers by as much as 25 percent, generate employment in the livestock sector through increased trading activities, enhance capacities of stakeholders from national to local levels, and disseminate best practices to other LOMs, the embassy explained.

The best practices would help improve their operations and contribute to the development of the country’s livestock and poultry industries.

The project's four components are the conduct of socio-economic profiling, conduct of capacity-building for the LGU and DA-RFU (Regional Field Units) beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders, rehabilitation of the five LOMs, and conduct of monitoring and evaluation including socio-economic impact assessment.

The embassy quoted BAI survey results that showed livestock farmers increased their income by as much as 25 percent by using the LOM facilities which are reportedly “not at the mercy of unscrupulous traders.”

On average, the survey showed, LOMs capture about 80 percent of animals traded in the areas where they operate.

Thus upon completion, this project is envisioned to reduce poverty through increased income of livestock farmers with the proper valuation of their animals, and generate employment through increased livestock production and trading.

It is estimated that this project will benefit around two million livestock stakeholders in the Philippines, the embassy noted.

The Government of Japan approved the funding for the “Rehabilitation and Modernization of Livestock “Okasyon” Markets (LOMs) in the Philippines” under its Grant Assistance for Underpriveleged Farmers, (formerly known as the 2KR Program). (PNA)

^^ Expect changes soon in Malatapay :cheers:

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Maybe an open-air structure to shelter both the traders and their livestock?

http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=11&rid=286773

ponsing1983

July 9th, 2010, 08:13 PM

Floating lanterns and fireworks at Rizal Boulevard last night; part of Foundation University's 61st anniversary festivities...

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jundem_dq63

July 10th, 2010, 03:57 AM