Dumaguete City and Negros Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 58

Miguel

October 14th, 2010, 05:50 AM

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Sunset in Bayawan City

Sunset Lover
by Ashley Dickerson

Your love is like a sunset,
wild, bright and true.
The colours blend together,
forming a magical hue.
The day's warm caress
is slipping through the air,
just as though your fingers
would be slipping through my hair.

I sit and watch the sunset,
knowing it soon will end,
thinking of you and
waiting 'til we will be together again.
Slowly now it's going,
coming to a end.
Darkness may be closing in,
but the fun has just begun.

For now I can go home,
go to my darkened room,
lie on the bed and
close my eyes,
fall asleep and dream of you.

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Bayawan City is located at the western side of the Negros island, lining up with Negros Occidental. Bayawan City also boasts of its newly completed two-kilometer four-lane coastal road known as the “boulevard” and is fast becoming the center of a bustling night life. Dubbed as the "longest boulevard in the Philippines". This boulevard serves as a front row seat to a panoramic view of a magnificent sunset. When this red orb is slowly falling down from the sky, different shades of hues scattered in the heaven, crimson, orange, burgundy, sienna, yellow, then it is embraced by the sea, and finally swallowed by the horizon. Darkness engulfed the sky. Another day has ended....

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jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 06:25 AM

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The first in the Visayas....meaning?.....bwahaha.... nothing, I am just happy with what we have achieved. Anyways...been to the their store and so far interior is so nice and elegant.... It's similar to the photos that were posted here before....

On the other hand, fit and style is almost done...so big.......:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 06:37 AM

CATCH THEM LIVE AT ROBINSONS PLACE DUMAGUETE TOMORROW (Oct. 15)

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ROBINSONS' OCTOBER MIDNIGHT SALE & MALL SHOW FEATURING AJ FALCON OF PBB TEEN EDITION SEASON 2 BIG WINNER OCTOBER 15! Also, PRESYO BONANZA SA ROBINSONS in Celebration of Consumer Welfare's Month & Toys R Us Warehouse Sale! Bonus Sale on October 16 to 17!

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 06:49 AM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL 2010 REELS OFF OCTOBER 15TH
By: Rachelle Nessia

(Dumaguete City, October 13, 2010) --- It’s going to be a non-stop celebration all week long when the most anticipated festival of all festivals in Negros Oriental kicks off on October 15 (Friday).

The Buglasan Festival will stretch from October 15 to 24 that will see crowds of Negrenses from all corners of the province as well as foreign and local tourists descend upon the capital city of Dumaguete for a week-long fête of food fests, street dancing, contests and concerts.

The opening day on October 15 is packed with activities starting with the 6th Buglasan Farm Family Congress at the Provincial Agriculture Office, followed by a Grand City-Wide Civic Military Parade at 2:00 p.m. that will weave through the city’s main streets.

At 4:00 p.m., the public can appreciate the unique Negros Oriental charm through the photo entries from local photographers at the My Negros Oriental Photo Exhibit staged at the Sidlakan Negros Village Art Gallery.

The exhibit will be spearheaded by the Sidlakan Negros Association of Photographers (SNAP).

An ecumenical service will be held at the Sidlakan Negros Village Auditorium at 5:00 p.m., followed by the Grand opening of local government unit booths dubbed “Pista sa Nayon” during which the participating booths will vie for the Best Booth and Best Booth Activity awards.

The LGU winners of the two awards will each receive P50,000.

According to Woodrow Maquiling Jr., Provincial Tourism Operations Officer I, judging for said event will be done in three cycles throughout the 10-day celebration, with the judges coming from Bacolod City, Cebu, Bohol and Siquijor.

Maquiling added that shoppers will also get to enjoy the Buglasan Midnight Sale and Mall Show at Robinson’s Place starting from 8:00 p.m. on the same day featuring Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Season 2 Big Winner AJ Falcon.

To mark the Buglasan Festival as well as Consumer Welfare Month this October, a Bonanza sa Robinson’s will also be held as well as a Toys R Us Warehouse Sale.

Robinson’s will likewise extend a Bonus Sale on October 16 to 17.

The day will wind up with an SMB Night featuring a live band concert at the Sidlakan Negros Village Auditorium starting at 11:00 p.m. (PIA/rmn)

Source (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=124341820914188&v=photos&ref=ts#!/notes/dumaguete-news-and-editorial-photos-network/buglasan-festival-2010-reels-off-october-15th/124885884231918)

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 08:09 AM

UniGames in city all set
BY MARICAR ARANAS

All preparations are set for the 15th University games dubbed “Paugnat sa Negros Oriental 2010” October 24 to 30 hosted by Silliman University in Dumaguete City and the province of Negros Oriental.

At least 45 universities and colleges are expected to join and confirm their participation until the deadline tomorrow.

Philippine Sports Commission president Richie Garcia and Commissioner Chito Loyzaga will give messages during the opening ceremony on October 24 at the Julio Sy Grandstand/ Filomena Cimafranca Ballfield.

Jojo Antonio, co-convenor of the UniGames Committee, said yesterday 39 universities and colleges have confirmed their participation in the games.

A total of 2,278 delegates have already been assigned to accommodation venues. These include the 119 officials, 286 coaches and 1,873 athletes from different universities and colleges.

Antonio said the latest number of delegates is based on their record of schools that have confirmed to participate in the events as of yesterday.

Some of the delegations are coming early next week in order to prepare their athletes on the playing venues, organizers said.

Co-convenor Earl Jude Cleope said some schools have sent information declining to join the University games because of the limited transportation schedule. All flight schedule were already fully-booked since last week because of the Buglasan Festival celebration.

Cleope said their partner schools like Foundation University, Asian College of Science and Technology, Saint Paul University-Dumaguete and Negros Oriental State University have pledged to accommodate the athletes.

Some athletes who prefer to stay at hotels will be on their own because these are not part of the accommodation venues provided by the University Games Corporation, he said.

Officials and coaches will stay at the Negros Oriental Hotel and Aqua Center, Cleope said.

Antonio assured that security preparations are already in place especially on the billeting areas and in places where athletes need to be protected from thefts and other petty crimes.

Events in the Buglasan Festival include archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, chess, football, lawn tennis, sepak takraw, softball, swimming, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball and beach volleyball.*MA

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/14/negor4.htm)

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 08:12 AM

Starting this month until the end of the year, the city will have no rest .. Big events will keep the city busy. Visitors and tourists will flood.. All hotel rooms will be fully-booked! Business will flourish!

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL
UNIGAMES 2010
CVIRAA 2010
CITY CHARTER DAY
CITY FIESTA
SANDUROT FESTIVAL
NATIONAL ELEMENTS SONG WRITING CAMP

:)

I just wanna add...

106th Foundation Anniversary opening salvo will be held Oct. 24 at Robinsons Place and end on the 29th

Alinghi

October 14th, 2010, 08:58 AM

I just wanna add...

106th Foundation Anniversary opening salvo will be held Oct. 24 at Robinsons Place and end on the 29th

don't forget the Kasadyaan Festival of Foundation University this December

Jundem our resident FU insider, hehehe :banana:

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 09:09 AM

don't forget the Kasadyaan Festival of Foundation University this December

Jundem our resident FU insider, hehehe :banana:

hehehe........ and of course...

HUGYAWAN Festival of Negros Oriental State University also this december...

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 09:27 AM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL 2010 - GUEST Contingent

SOLILI FESTIVAL from the Province of Siquijor

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Solili Festival (Siquijor, Siquijor)

Is the highlight of the Araw ng Siquijor celebration. One of the traditions valued to this day by the people of Lazi, Siquijor is the SOLILI BINALAYE, where the groom's kin size-up and get to know the bride. The celebration is to reminisce the courtship period between Tukmo and Punay, and as a tribute to the newlyweds, merrymakers dance the Solili, capping the festivity with shouts of "Solili Binalaye".

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 09:37 AM

don't forget the Kasadyaan Festival of Foundation University this December

Jundem our resident FU insider, hehehe :banana:

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Kasadya-an Festival - Foundation University

Negros Oriental's longest-running festival, since 1949.

Alinghi

October 14th, 2010, 02:27 PM

jundem_dq63

October 14th, 2010, 02:35 PM

construction is now 24/7 for the 10-storey hotel along Veterans Avenue, they've installed floodlights and are now working on the 4th floor's foundations.. traffic is clogged up though with all the cement trucks lined up to pump concrete

i see more U/C sites that weren't documented yet.. hope i can whip out my camera tomorrow :cheers:

Wow..:applause::applause::applause: nice to hear that prime....... :banana::banana::banana:....

You really have to Prime and you can do it....:lol::lol::lol:... Thanks in advance...

Another commercial building erected along Pinili street at the back of Mercury Drug......

nicko

October 14th, 2010, 06:04 PM

I just wanna add...

106th Foundation Anniversary opening salvo will be held Oct. 24 at Robinsons Place and end on the 29th

Foundation Anniversary of what, dems?

nicko

October 14th, 2010, 06:06 PM

jundem_dq63

October 15th, 2010, 12:08 AM

And im soooooo ready for my medical/first aid kits! :cheers:

hmmmm can i be your assistant?.... :lol::lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

October 15th, 2010, 12:12 AM

Foundation Anniversary of what, dems?

Founders day celebration of Saint Paul University Dumaguete.

On 29 October 1904, seven Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul who were coming from their mission in Vietnam established the first St. Paul’s school in the Philippines in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. The seven sisters were Mother Marthe de St. Paul, Superior, Sr. Marie Louise du Sacre Couer, Sr. Ange Marie, Sr. Anne de la Croix, Sr. Charles de Genes, Sr. Catherine, and Sr. Josephine.

Another First.... from Dumaguete city.... that is why we're always number one... ehheheheheheh

jundem_dq63

October 15th, 2010, 12:29 AM

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Good Morning to the beautiful City of Dumaguete
and the Province of Oriental Negros
It's Buglasan time

romantic_guy08

October 15th, 2010, 02:10 AM

PR and 5J flights to Dumaguete on Oct. 22 and 23 are now all fully booked except for a few seats on J class. 5J is even adding a "special" flight on the 23rd. For the Unigames I guess... :D

jundem_dq63

October 15th, 2010, 02:33 AM

PR and 5J flights to Dumaguete on Oct. 22 and 23 are now all fully booked except for a few seats on J class. 5J is even adding a "special" flight on the 23rd. For the Unigames I guess... :D

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

nicko

October 15th, 2010, 06:59 AM

^^ yum-oh!!! I love Mamia's!! Frozen Cappuccinos and Cheesecakes at Cafe Mamia are heavenly!!

nicko

October 15th, 2010, 07:07 AM

specializing in Iberian (Spanish & Portuguese Cuisine)

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I heart Mamia's!

pthfndr19

October 15th, 2010, 05:13 PM

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

^^sobrang mahal nman.

romantic_guy08

October 16th, 2010, 03:30 AM

Yung remaining seats for PR are on J Class na (Business) thats why mahal. For 5J, i think thats because thats the higher fare class na ang natitira.

lgseccionph

October 16th, 2010, 03:40 AM

Telecom helps green Dumaguete

Smart is supporting the reforestation efforts of local government units by joining the tree-planting activity in Barangays Bagacay and Taclobo that are located along the Banica River, today.

Dumaguete City Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria and Vice Mayor Alan Gel Cordova will lead the activity.

The local government unit is reforesting the riverbanks after previous floods caused by the overflowing of the Banica River resulted in the destruction of homes and crops.

About 150 persons from SMART, City Hall, Foundation University, Barangays Bacagay and Taclobo, and members of local media are expected to participate in the activity.

Through its tree planting program, Smart has also conducted tree-planting activities at the National Irrigation Administration dam in Dauin, Negros Oriental and at Lake Balinsasayao in Sibulan.

It has been working with community partners in increasing forest cover since 2004 under Kabalikat, its corporate social responsibility program and community service program.

In 2008, Smart, parent company Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co., the PLDT-Smart Foundation, and Japan’s NTT DOCOMO, Inc. embarked on a three-year tree planting agreement.

It is now targeting to plant some 1.5 million seedlings and mangrove propagules in different planting sites across the country.

In addition to Dumaguete, other planting sites in the Visayas are Bohol, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu and Guimaras.*JFP [visayandailystar (http://visayandailystar.com/2010/October/16/negor5.htm)]

jundem_dq63

October 16th, 2010, 04:33 AM

Yung remaining seats for PR are on J Class na (Business) thats why mahal. For 5J, i think thats because thats the higher fare class na ang natitira.

They can still catch the ferry from Manila to Dumaguete...Travel time is 24 hours the fastest :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:04 AM

UN World Food Day 2010
16th October has been declared as World Food Day which is observed in remembrance of launching of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945.

World Food Day Origins
In November 1979, World Food Day (WFD) was launched by FAO's Member Countries on its 20th General Conference. The Hungarian Delegation, headed by the former Hungarian Minister of Agriculture and Food, Dr. Pal Romany had been instrumental at the 20th Session of the FAO Conference and floated the idea of celebrating the WFD across the world. Since then this day has been observed every year in more than 150 countries, highlighting awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger.

buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:05 AM

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buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:06 AM

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buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:09 AM

SPUD holds Tourism Educators Congress

SPUD holds Tourism Educators CongressPosted by Negros Chronicle Published in News | 150 viewsSt. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) organized and hosted the First Tourism Educators Congress anchored on the theme “Tour ism and Biodiversity” last September 27 at the SPUD’s Mere Maria Hall. This was in partnership with the Negros Oriental Business Development Foundation, Inc., Negros Oriental Investment and Promotion Center and the Department of Tourism – Central Visayas participated by the different educational institutions in the Province of Negros Oriental and Siquijor Island and various tourism stakeholders and media partners.

Department of Tourism Region VII newly appointed Regional Director Rowena Lu Y. Montecillo was the keynote speaker together with Mr. Leonilo C. Agustin, DOT & SBMA Consultant on Special Tourism Projects and Redempto Y. Gonzalez, DOT Accreditation Officer as resource speakers respectively.

Director Montecillo emphasized the importance of the private–public stake-holder’s partnership and collaboration with biodiversity. Agustin and Gonzalez presented the Tourism Act of 2009 with its new changes, updates and developments.

Ms. Alice Kintanar– Queblatin, Immediate Past President of Cebu Association of Travel & Tours and Jovito Danilo C. Nazareno, President of the Philippine Federation of Professional Tour Guide Associaton, Inc. also graced the occasion as Panel of Reactors with Francisco C. Martinez, Executive Director of Negros Oriental Investment & Promotion Center as the Moderator.

SPUD President, Sr. Ma. Nilda C. Masirag, SPC and Engr. Gregorio L. Uymatiao, Jr., Chairman of the Negros Oriental Business Development Foundation, Inc. welcomed the more than seven hundred guests and participants. During the said congress, Negros Oriental Provincial Vice–Governor, Honorable Roel R. Degamo and City Administrator of Dumaguete William Ablong, extended their support elaborated the importance of the collaborative partnership among stakeholders.

The provincial Tourism Office of Negros Oriental as well as the Sidlakang Negros Association of Tourism Officers, Inc. were also represented.

buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:14 AM

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buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:17 AM

Fieldtrip Cebu of SPUD 2010

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buglas

October 16th, 2010, 05:21 AM

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jundem_dq63

October 16th, 2010, 06:52 AM

Our very own APO Island was again featured in LaIsla the official in-flight magazine of Air Philippines.

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nicko

October 16th, 2010, 06:36 PM

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October 16th, 2010, 06:50 PM

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nicko

October 16th, 2010, 06:52 PM

Happening right now....

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nicko

October 16th, 2010, 06:54 PM

Club El Camino's Baybay Bar offers....

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nicko

October 16th, 2010, 06:54 PM

This is for all the ladies out there....

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jundem_dq63

October 16th, 2010, 09:57 PM

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nicko

October 17th, 2010, 07:32 AM

THE RUSH ZIPLINE
@ Tierra Alta Residential Resort
600 meters of Dual Cable Zipline

OPENS October 23!!!!

The Coffee

October 17th, 2010, 07:42 AM

Before and after, 2005 and 2010:

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nicko

October 17th, 2010, 07:50 AM

^^ huge difference!! All within 5 years. Not bad!!

ritche

October 17th, 2010, 07:52 AM

Nice...

nicko

October 17th, 2010, 08:06 AM

THE RUSH ZIPLINE
@ Tierra Alta Residential Resort
600 meters of Dual Cable Zipline

OPENS October 23!!!!

At 600 meters, I guess this could become one of the longest ziplines in the country.. As far as I know, there is one that is a kilometer long and some goes at 800, 700, and ours at 600 meters and the rest of the remaining ziplines are then below 500 meters. I'm excited!! :)

ritche

October 17th, 2010, 08:08 AM

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http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=60500&id=1464016216
http://massiveventures.blogspot.com/2010/09/dumaguete-city.html
http://www.panoramio.com/user/2303200?comment_page=1&photo_page=8

Alinghi

October 17th, 2010, 08:18 AM

THE RUSH ZIPLINE
@ Tierra Alta Residential Resort
600 meters of Dual Cable Zipline

OPENS October 23!!!!

WOW! :banana:

you coming on the 23rd? I'll definitely be there with my gf, hahaha! :banana: :cheers:

ritche

October 17th, 2010, 08:22 AM

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marcos_mark

October 17th, 2010, 09:04 AM

[QUOTE=Alinghi;65265919]UNIGAMES 2010 Dumaguete

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The number of confirmed delegates to the UNIGAMES 2010 to be hosted on October 24 to 30 by Silliman University in Dumaguete City has hit 2,278 as of yesterday (October 13).

Thirteen-nine schools from around the Philippines have accomplished and submitted their initial registration forms. The number is expected to increase in the next days as the deadline of October 15 approaches.

Of the total number of confirmed delegates, 1,873 are athletes, 286 are coaches and 119 are delegation officials.

UNIGAMES offer a total of 14 sports events to be conducted in various facilities in Dumaguete City and two municipalities of the province of Negros Oriental: Valencia and Zamboanguita. The Provincial Government of Negros Oriental and the City Government of Dumaguete are largely supporting the hosting the UNIGAMES in terms of budgetary appropriation.

Meanwhile, the official UNIGAMES 2010 website has been uploaded. Information and other updates are available at www.unigames2010.weebly.com. A link to this site is also available on the website of Silliman University, [url]www.su.edu

what are the events that will be played in zamboanguita and valencia?

marcos_mark

October 17th, 2010, 09:10 AM

At 600 meters, I guess this could become one of the longest ziplines in the country.. As far as I know, there is one that is a kilometer long and some goes at 800, 700, and ours at 600 meters and the rest of the remaining ziplines are then below 500 meters. I'm excited!! :)

nice, tourist destination again...

marcos_mark

October 17th, 2010, 09:16 AM

nicko

October 17th, 2010, 09:41 AM

A hotel..:)

Alinghi

October 17th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Dengue cases in NegOr drop

The number of dengue fever cases in Negros Oriental has dropped recently but the provincial office of the Department of Health warns the public not to drop their guard yet as rains still continue in the province.

Pacholo Alcantara, surveillance officer of the provincial DOH, said that as of October 7, no more deaths due to dengue were reported. He also said the total number of cases in the province reached 1,443 against last year’s figures at 1,112 for the same period.

Dumaguete City remains with the most number of cases at 385, followed by Sibulan – 145, Bayawan City – 120, Bais City – 97, Bacong – 83, Tanjay City and Vallehermoso – 65 each, Canlaon City – 60, Bindoy – 53, and Guihulngan – 47 cases.

Alcantara said dengue incidence in Negros Oriental reached its peak during morbidity week No. 35, from August 29 to September 4, where 161 cases province-wide were reported.

The decline in the following weeks show MW No. 36 having 152 cases, MW No. 37 – 145 cases, MW No. 38 – 102 cases, and MW No. 39 (which is the current week) having so far 39 reported dengue cases.

The provincial DOH, however, is still collating data from hospitals in the province, Alcantara said.

He added that the trend at the regional level also shows a decline in the number of dengue cases in Central Visayas.

Meanwhile, Barangay Daro in Dumaguete is still a dengue outbreak area while the DOH-7 on Oct. 9 cleared Boloc-boloc in Sibulan town, he added.*JFP

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/16/negor1.htm

Alinghi

October 17th, 2010, 11:57 AM

NOPH now smoke-free

The local health board of the Metropolitan Inter-Local Health Zone passed a resolution recently prohibiting smoking inside and in the vicinity of the Negros Oriental Provincial Hospital.

The zone consists of mayors from different local government units that include the towns of Amlan, San Jose, Sibulan, Valencia, Bacong, Dauin and Dumaguete City.

The resolution was sponsored by Amlan Mayor Bentham dela Cruz. It seeks to strongly prohibit smoking at NOPH. This, after he observed that some of the watchers of patients and even employees of NOPH where found smoking.

A provincial ordinance prohibiting smoking to any public building or public conveyances.

Dela Cruz said prohibiting smoking in the hospital is not something new because hospitals should be a smoke-free facility under Republic Act 9211 or the Tobacco Regulation Act of 2003, and mandated by the Department of Health. Also under the law, smoking is strictly not allowed inside any medical, dental and optical clinics, health centers, nursing homes, dispensaries, and laboratories.

Dela Cruz is the first local chief executive in the province and Region 7 who has successfully implemented the anti-smoking ordinance in his town. He said the ordinance was implemented not by forceful action, but by education and information campaign.

Also approved by the local health board was the appointment of four enforcers to implement the smoke-free ordinance. Private individual caught smoking in the hospital will be brought to the PNP station, and government employees to the Civil Service Commission.

They also agreed to put up a cessation clinic to help individuals who want to stop smoking. Dela Cruz said they have successfully implemented the cessation clinic in Amlan, and there is no reason why it can not be done in the NOPH.

The new members of the local health board are Dela Cruz, Mayor Carmelo Remollo of San Jose, Marcela Bartoces of Sibulan, Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria of Dumaguete City, Mayor Ricky Gonzales of Valencia, Lenin Alviola of Bacong and Niel Credo of Dauin.*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/16/negor3.htm

ritche

October 17th, 2010, 03:43 PM

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nicko

October 17th, 2010, 04:52 PM

Fun dining at RPD Al fresco area

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jundem_dq63

October 18th, 2010, 01:08 AM

THE RUSH ZIPLINE
@ Tierra Alta Residential Resort
600 meters of Dual Cable Zipline

OPENS October 23!!!!

Wow...this is exciting and I don't need to go to other places just to try this one..... :banana::banana::banana:

jundem_dq63

October 18th, 2010, 11:09 AM

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jsl_bxu1206

October 18th, 2010, 11:24 AM

Buglasan getting bigger
BY RENE GENOVE
Monday, October 18, 2010

As the 10-day Buglasan grand celebration opened Friday, this year’s festival is getting bigger, more colorful and more attractive as all 25 cities and municipalities participated in different events at the Sidlakang Negros Village, in Dumaguete City.

An opening program dubbed “The Best of Negros Oriental presents: BUGLASAN” at the center stage in Sidlakang Negros Village showcased a parade of the loveliest ladies as Buglasan King and Queen candidates showed wit and added color to the festivities. Other best performances from various groups in the province were also presented.

As part of the program, a guest presentor, the colorful Siquijor’s Solili Festival, performed its traditional marriage ritual.

The presentation is a tribute to the late Gov. Emilio Macias II as Siquijor was part of Negros Oriental province then, before it became independent on September 17, 1971 or separated by virtue of Republic Act No. 6396.

Festival director Glynda Descuatan said with this kind of celebration, Buglasan Festival will not only bring merrymaking to all local and foreign visitors, but also economic or livelihood share in the province.

BOOTHS OPEN

Meanwhile, the grand opening of 26 local government units’ festival booths of Negros Oriental, including one for Siquijor province, was attended by regional director Rowena Monticello of the Department of Tourism, in lieu of Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim, Friday.

The opening of the Buglasan booths kicked off 6 p.m. at the Sidlakang Negros Village with a huge barrio fiesta celebration dubbed as “Pista sa Nayon.”

Each local government units displays different sights of arts and culture, kinds of local foods, and an array of fruits and vegetables as they aspire to grab the P50,000 prize for the best booth. One booth will be awarded P50,000 for best booth activity.

The booth competition will be judged in three rounds throughout the 10-day celebration, which also includes physical attraction and presentation, marketing and promotion value, and level of service of the people manning the booth.

Judges coming from Bacolod City, and Cebu, Bohol, and Siquijor provinces, are experts of their own fields and will evaluate the more than 20 LGU booths.*RG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/18/negor3.htm

jsl_bxu1206

October 18th, 2010, 11:25 AM

50 schools vie for 15th Unigames
Sunday, October 17, 2010

MORE than 2000 college students from 50 colleges and universities all over the Philippines will converge in Dumaguete City for the 15th University Games on October 24 to 30.

The event, which is sanctioned by the Philippine Sports Commission, will witness a flurry of talents from different schools including Ateneo de Manila University.

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The week-long event will be hosted by Silliman University and supported by Dumaguete City, Valencia, Zamboanguita, and the Negros Oriental local governments.

The students will compete in 13 sports disciplines, namely: basketball, volleyball, football, swimming, lawn tennis, badminton, chess, sepak takraw, softball, archery, beach volleyball, table tennis and athletics.

The schools that confirmed participation are Manila-based Far Eastern University (FEU), College of St. Benilde (CSB), De La Salle University (DLSU), University of the East (UE), University of the Philippines-Diliman, Adamson University, San Beda College, National University, Rizal Technological University, and Philippine Christian University.

Cebu is represented by the Southwestern University, University of Cebu, University of the Visayas, University of Southern Philippines, Colegio de San Jose-Recoletos, and the University of San Carlos.

Other schools which will be seeing action are University of Iloilo, University of St. La Salle in Bacolod, Western Institute of Technology, Central Philippines U, Ateneo de Davao, Ateneo de Zamboanga and Mindanao State University.

University of Mindanao, Holy Cross Davao, St. Louis University, Angeles University Foundation, and local schools Foundation, St. Paul University and Negros Oriental State U complete the cast.

Aside from the games, a sports science seminar for the school coaches will be sponsored by Biodivance and hosted by Silliman U.

Resource speakers include Luchie Callanta, Hercules Callanta, and Niño Sinco, who will be talking on sports nutrition, fluid guidelines for performance training, and conditioning. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/sports/50-schools-vie-15th-unigames

jsl_bxu1206

October 18th, 2010, 11:26 AM

The JFC Family is getting Bigger!!!

Jollibee to acquire 70% of Mang Inasal
By Yahoo! Southeast Asia Editors – October 18th, 2010

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October 18, 2010 – Jollibee Foods Corporation (JFC), the Philippines’ largest food service company, disclosed today that the terms of its unsolicited offer to acquire 70% of Mang Inasal Philippines, Inc. (MIPI), owner and operator of the Mang Inasal restaurant chain, have been unconditionally and irrevocably accepted by Injap Investments, Inc. (Injap), parent company of MIPI.

JFC’s unsolicited offer included the principal terms of the share purchase agreement, which will be signed within 30 days, subject to completion of JFC’s due diligence. On closing of the transaction, JFC will own 70% of MIPI, with 30% remaining with Injap. There is no material relationship between the sellers and JFC or its directors, officers and affiliates.

JFC’s Chief Finance Officer and Vice President Mr. Ysmael V. Baysa disclosed that the purchase price is estimated to amount to approximately 3 Billion Pesos, subject to the results of JFC’s legal, financial and tax due diligence. Part of the consideration in the amount of 200 Million Pesos had been paid by JFC as initial payment. Thereafter, 90% of the purchase price (less than the initial payment) will be paid on closing, with the remaining 10 % paid over 3 years from closing.

On an annual basis, JFC’s purchase of 70% of Mang Inasal is estimated to add 5% to its worldwide system wide sales, 5% to its revenues, and 7% to its net operating income. Mang Inasal will also increase JFC’s store network in the Philippines by 19% and on a worldwide basis by 16%.

JFC’s financial and tax due diligence will be conducted by Pricewaterhouse Coopers – Isla Lipana & Co. with focus on the consolidated audited financial statements of MIPI for the year 2009 and interim period January to June 2010, as audited by KPMG – Manabat Sanagustin & Co., CPAs. Its legal due diligence will be conducted by Romulo Mabanta Buenaventura Sayoc and De Los Angeles.

For purposes of valuation, JFC used several methods, including discounted cash flow method and market-based valuation methods such as EBITDA multiple and Price/Earnings multiple. JFC’s purchase price for Mang Inasal is comparable with the multiples used in its previous acquisitions. JFC has sufficient financial resources to pay for the acquisition in cash that was generated from its operations.
JFC will build shareholder value by growing the sales of Mang Inasal’s existing stores through the application of JFC’s knowledge of consumers and its available recipes and products, continued expansion of Mang Inasal’s store network, cost improvement on its raw materials, and greater operational efficiency by applying JFC’s technology and scale.

It is the intention of JFC to maintain MIPI’s current personnel, subject to their meeting the JFC Group’s organizational standards.

Mang Inasal serves primarily grilled chicken and Filipino food. As of October 18, 2010, the chain consists of a total of 303 stories, of which 24 are company-owned and 279 are franchised. It operates 2 commissaries. MIPI is in a positive net cash position. It has estimated annual total revenues of 2.6 Billion Pesos and system wide sales of 3.8 Billion Pesos.

The JFC Group of Companies operates the Philippines’ largest fast food network. As of September 30, 2010, it had a total of 1578 stores in the country: Jollibee brand with 703, Chow King with 404, Greenwich with 218, Red Ribbon with 215, Delifrance with 23 and Manong Pepe’s with 15. It was also operating 375 stores abroad: Yonghe King in the People’s Republic of China with 185 stores, Jollibee 64 (mainly in the United States with 26, Vietnam with 20, and Brunei with 11), Red Ribbon 38, all in the U.S., Chowking 37 (mostly in the U.S. with 19 and Dubai with 15) and Hong Zhuang Yuan 51 for a total of 1,953 stores worldwide.

http://ph.yfittopostblog.com/2010/10/18/jollibee-to-acquire-70-of-mang-inasal/

nicko

October 18th, 2010, 12:42 PM

Cafe Mamia
Beside Mamia's Bar and Restaurant, Rizal Blvrd, Dumaguete City

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nicko

October 18th, 2010, 12:47 PM

Cafe Laguna
G/F Hotel Nicanor, Dumaguete City

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jundem_dq63

October 18th, 2010, 12:48 PM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL 2010 OPENING PARADE

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jundem_dq63

October 18th, 2010, 12:51 PM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL 2010 - OPENING FIESTA SA NAYON

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Credits to Jon Luigi

jundem_dq63

October 18th, 2010, 12:56 PM

ritche

October 18th, 2010, 03:27 PM

The JFC Family is getting Bigger!!!

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nicko

October 18th, 2010, 03:51 PM

FRO-YO soon to open!

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Coming soon this November! Frozen yogurt goodness is now in Dumsville!!! WOHOO! Watch out! Only at Rana Verde, beside Fruits in Ice Cream!

:cheers: :cheers: Another frozen yogurt parlor!... Let's see how it will fair with Tangy Swirl Froyo at Portal West!... So far, its the best in the city... And yeah, I miss FIC so much! Will really go back, promise! :banana:

nicko

October 18th, 2010, 04:45 PM

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ponsing1983

October 18th, 2010, 06:18 PM

jundem_dq63

October 19th, 2010, 12:08 AM

Well, it's about time! I've been waiting for it for like eternity :-) Nicko Boy & Demie, hi guys! It's been a while :)

Yehey....you're back Ponsing...it's been a while...and I am glad that you're back....:banana::banana::banana: :applause::applause::applause::applause::applause::applause: welcome Back

jundem_dq63

October 19th, 2010, 01:30 AM

JOB OPPORTUNITY AND THE START OF SOMETHING BIG IN
DUMAGUETE CITY

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nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:17 AM

^^ woohoooo! Naa na gyud!!

Alinghi

October 19th, 2010, 06:27 AM

oh yeah :banana: Negros will draw first blood for gohotels.ph :cheers:

jundem_dq63

October 19th, 2010, 06:53 AM

^^ woohoooo! Naa na gyud!!

oh yeah :banana: Negros will draw first blood for gohotels.ph :cheers:

Another first outside Metro Manila and it's gonna happen here in our Island... An end to end development .....now what's next?

KABAYAN HOTEL?.... :banana::banana::banana:... don't just put a billboard, invest in out beautiful city... :lol::lol::lol:

Alinghi

October 19th, 2010, 07:20 AM

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got bored eating Batchoy at RPD.. sorry for the blurry pics :cheers:

jundem_dq63

October 19th, 2010, 07:48 AM

jundem_dq63

October 19th, 2010, 10:39 AM

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nicko

October 19th, 2010, 05:48 PM

Wow so fast.... a BPO building beside the Mall.....thanks for the update Prime

Soon, once that building will be finished, RPD will literally be sandwiched between BPO buildings.. RIght side is Teletech then on the other side will be the Meja BPO building :banana: :cheers:

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:02 PM

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:08 PM

The old surplus appliance store to the right of DCDB, fronting Qualfon, had been demolished and a new bldg is being constructed to replace it...also, our 8th Chooks to Go branch is u/c in Taclobo.

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:10 PM

^^ Who owns it? Hmm.. But id rather want it to be a 24hr convenience store... that area needs one since Teletech is just within the area.. The size is just right for it...

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:12 PM

I really love this video..:)

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nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:15 PM

i HEART central visayas!! :)

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Cebu, Bohol, NegOr == all three provinces are included in the TOP 10 tourist destination in the country! :)

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:16 PM

That building across Crispa Training Center (along the highway in Calindagan) is under renovation. Do you guys have any clue on what it'll be?

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:22 PM

i HEART central visayas!! :)

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Cebu, Bohol, NegOr == all three provinces are included in the TOP 10 tourist destination in the country! :) The region which tourists find most attractive. Perhaps :). Based on the figures...Let's not forget Siquijor, Nick. The tiny island is Lonely Planet's top pick for the Philippines...

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:31 PM

^^ Who owns it? Hmm.. But id rather want it to be a 24hr convenience store... that area needs one since Teletech is just within the area.. The size is just right for it...

There's a convenience store across the highway, I think that will suffice. Please let this one be a company of some sort, Nick hehehe...anyway, convenience stores aren't something we're short on :)

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:33 PM

^^ But, pons, dont you think its just too small for a BPO company?? hhehehe

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:33 PM

E-HORS is supposed to open this month. Where's their office?

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:40 PM

^^ I suppose Jundem has that info for us... dems, spill! :)

ponsing1983

October 19th, 2010, 06:42 PM

^^ But, pons, dont you think its just too small for a BPO company?? hhehehe

It's good for a 10-20 person operation, definitely not the major ones. The likes of Ehors, Talent Shout & Data Graphics. We don't have any more updates on them though.

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 06:44 PM

^^ yeah, could be... between the two (convenience store and BPO) then id choose BPO anytime! hehehe :)

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 07:55 PM

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nicko

October 19th, 2010, 08:04 PM

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Lee Plaza Dumaguete (http://www.facebook.com/leeplazadumaguete) A NEWER BENCH BOUTIQUE in a NEW LOCATION OPENING SOON!!!... Coz we're constantly finding ways to serve you better :)

:banana: :banana:

nicko

October 19th, 2010, 08:26 PM

HAPPY 106th St Paul University - Dumaguete!! =)

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jundem_dq63

October 20th, 2010, 12:29 AM

Soon, once that building will be finished, RPD will literally be sandwiched between BPO buildings.. RIght side is Teletech then on the other side will be the Meja BPO building :banana: :cheers:

Yeah...and if the rumor is true that another BPO building will be constructed soon right next to teletech...I think Ritche can attest to this.. :cheers::cheers:

The small u/c building to the left of Don Bosco looks like it will be for offices. Perfect for a small scale BPO outfit.

A convenience store perhaps.... too small for a BPO...... based on the plan of the Dumaguete City Business Park that area will be used for a Mix used terminal complex....

HAPPY 106th St Paul University - Dumaguete!! =)

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Another First in the country......

1904 - On October 29. 1904. seven Sisters of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres established its first foundation in the Philippines in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental. The Sisters, coming from their mission in Vietnam, responded to the invitation of the Most Reverend Frederick Rooker of the Diocese of Iloilo, to which Dumaguete then belonged. They were Mother Marthe de St Paul, Superior, Sr. Marie Louise du Sacre Couer. Sr. Ange Marie, Sr. Anne de la Croix, Sr. Charles de Genes. Sr. Catherine, and Sr. Josephine.

St. Paul Academy was then established, an elementary school located near the Cathedral, accepted boys and girls and prepared them for their First Communion. The Sisters were installed in the old convent of the Augustinian Recollects that Bishop Rooker had offered. The parish priest transferred his residence somewhere else.

January 9, 1905, the new school opened with 30 girls ( 15 of whom were aged 15 to 20), four of them boarders, and six boys. Children, women, and young men came to the school for religious instruction. Besides the regular academic courses, there were supplementary classes in music, drawing, painting, French, sewing, and embroidery. The medium of instruction was English. However, since the americans had been in the Philippines only for Five years, very few pupils were acquainted with the language. Hence, the Sisters were obliged to learn Visayan and Spanish to be able to communicate with their charges.

The High School Department opened in 1920. The first high school graduation took place in 1925.

jundem_dq63

October 20th, 2010, 12:33 AM

The region which tourists find most attractive. Perhaps :). Based on the figures...Let's not forget Siquijor, Nick. The tiny island is Lonely Planet's top pick for the Philippines...

Yeah I heart Siquijor....... I've been there for so many many times...:lol::lol::lol::lol: ......... As well as the entire Region VII......

jundem_dq63

October 20th, 2010, 12:50 AM

Two outstanding Negrenses named
BY JUANCHO GALLARDE

A presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court in Negros Oriental and a medical doctor are this year’s Outstanding Oriental Negrense Awardees.

Judge Rafael Crescencio Tan Jr. was cited in the field of government service-public service, and Dr. William Torres in Science and Technology.

Tan was born, raised and educated in Negros Oriental, graduated with honors in his elementary and secondary education and earned his Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws and Master in Public Administration degrees from Silliman University, in Dumaguete City.

His career as a civilian public servant started with his appointment as Prosecution Attorney II of the City Prosecution Office in Dumaguete, then as Prosecutor I.

He joined the judiciary as presiding Judge of the Municipal Trial Court in Sibulan, Negros Oriental, assisting judge of the MTC Branch 1 in Dumaguete, then as acting presiding judge of Branch 2 of the same court until his appointment as presiding judge of the drugs court, RTC Branch 30 from July 2005 up to the present.

Tan rose to become the first Regional Court Administrator of the pilot Regional Court Administration Office that supervises all courts in Region 7, and resumed his post as the presiding judge of RTC Branch 30.

Among his awards and recognitions are the Justice Alex Reyes Award for Judicial Excellence as Outstanding MTC Judge for 2002, Outstanding Service Award presented by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Negros Oriental chapter, plaque of recognition presented by the Supreme Court and the Society for Judicial Excellence, and the Dr. Jose P. Rizal Award for Excellence for his outstanding contribution to the Tsinoy community and the Filipino society.

Torres was born in Bayawan City, was valedictorian in elementary and high school. A presidential scholarship and gold medal awardee of Mapua Institute of Technology, Master of Science in University of the Philippines and Ph.D in Computer Sciences in the University of Wisconsin.

In 1966, he was sent as Fulbright Hays scholar to pursue Ph.D. in Computer Science in the U.S., the first Filipino Ph.D in information technology.

In 1986-1992, Torres was managing director of the National Computer Center and chairman of the Technology Coordinating Council-now called National Information Technology Council.

From 1996-2008, Torres was president of the Mosaic Communications/Internet Industry, the first Internet Service Provider in the Philippines.

He was one of those who walked out of the Philippine International Convention Center to protest the alleged deliberate manipulation of election results for former President Ferdinand Marcos as consultant then of the Commission on Elections, and along with thousands of Filipinos he joined the EDSA revolution.

He was mainly responsible for shaping the Philippine ICT/Internet Industry. He is also involved in R & D & I in ICT infrastructure ad wide-scale applications.*JG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/19/negor2.htm)

nicko

October 20th, 2010, 03:17 AM

BTW, guys, that 8-story hotel beside LSP will also have a mall component integrated at the lower levels... Good times!

jundem_dq63

October 20th, 2010, 03:53 AM

BTW, guys, that 8-story hotel beside LSP will also have a mall component integrated at the lower levels... Good times!

Really Nick.... wow thats nice...currently they're now on the 5th level ... I hope Abian Shoe store and Fortune Mart will also follow....... :lol::lol:

By the way I thought it was only up to 6th floor........

Dumagueteño

October 20th, 2010, 05:15 AM

That building across Crispa Training Center (along the highway in Calindagan) is under renovation. Do you guys have any clue on what it'll be?

They say that the owner of Foodnet and Pick N Carry owns that place and also the new renovated building across that. I think they want to put-up another Foodnet and Pick N Carry branches there. Let's just wait and see.

Barongoy

October 20th, 2010, 05:31 AM

Barongoy

October 20th, 2010, 05:36 AM

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Sources:
http://www.markmaranga.com/dumaguete-port/
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=60500&id=1464016216
http://massiveventures.blogspot.com/2010/09/dumaguete-city.html
http://www.panoramio.com/user/2303200?comment_page=1&photo_page=8

Pareha ani o

nicko

October 20th, 2010, 06:02 AM

Those ubiquitous on-your-face wires... Depressing.

Miguel

October 20th, 2010, 06:39 AM

Buglasan Queen 2010
Pre Pageant Presentation

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Miss Bayawan
Tawo-Tawo Festival

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Miss Bais
Sipong Festival

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Miss Bindoy
Libod Sayaw Festival

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Miss Zamboanguita
Baulan Festival

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Miss Jimalalud
Hambalalud Festival

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Miss Dumaguete
Sandurot Festival

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Miss Tanjay
Budbud Festival

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Miss Sibulan
Gapnod Festival

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Miss Siaton
Inagta Festival

photos by:
revenui, the scalpel master

Miguel

October 20th, 2010, 06:52 AM

jundem_dq63

October 20th, 2010, 07:18 AM

Linguine

October 20th, 2010, 07:36 AM

^^

Simply magnificent pics of Oriental Negros....thanks for sharing @ Miguel ..:cheers1:

jundem_dq63

October 20th, 2010, 08:44 AM

15th UniGames to boost tourism
BY RENE GENOVE

This year's 15th Philippine University Games, or UniGames, slated October 24-30, will be a continuation to the ongoing Buglasan Festival celebration of Negros Oriental.

As lead host, Silliman University in Dumaguete City is expecting more than 2,000 athlete-participants representing 45 schools and universities from various parts of the country, to compete in the sports hostilities.

With a number of visitors for this activity, UniGames co-convenor Earl Jude Cleope of Silliman said sports tourism and local livelihood are foreseen to boost with an expected budget of P3 million so far from SU and the Negros Oriental government.

The public and sports enthusiasts are free to watch all the games in different playing venues such as the Mariano Perdices Coliseum for track and field, Aqua Center – swimming, SU Ballfield – football and archery, Praxivilla Tennis Court – tennis, and the rest of the sports to take place in the municipalities of Valencia and Zamboanguita, Cleope said.

Meantime, as the colorful spectacle of the unique Buglasan Festival of festivals culminates on October 24, it will also welcomes the UniGames delegates with a big rave of “Kasikas sa Kalye” and fireworks competition.

Organizers are expecting the participating schools to join the Buglasan revelry to give them a chance to discover the beauty of Dumaguete City at the boulevard, where the “Kumbira sa Boulevard” or food fest will be held.*RG

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/20/negor3.htm)

nicko

October 20th, 2010, 02:56 PM

^^ The UniGames delegates will start arriving by the 23rd in time for the 2-day national pyrotechnics competition which will be on he 23rd and 24th. They will surely enjoy the 18 national and international contestants of the said event. :)

Alinghi

October 20th, 2010, 05:38 PM

Solons ink MOA at Buglas forum

Major stakeholders from the private and public sectors held a forum Monday on transforming the Negros Oriental economy through agricultural modernization, communications access and tourism development.

The forum was conducted by the 1st Buglas Foundation, with the provincial government, local government units, business sector, and the Philippine Chamber for Agriculture and Foods Inc.

A memorandum of agreement was signed by stakeholders from the agriculture, and farmers association in Negros Oriental, and a lease agreement for the 100-hectare land for a demo farm.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/20/negoriental.htm

Alinghi

October 20th, 2010, 05:49 PM

Zubiri seeking P75B to connect Visayas

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri yesterday said he is filing a “one-Visayas bill” for a P75 billion five-year infrastructure program to interconnect the major Visayan Islands through bridges.

The bill will ask the national government to put in P15 billion per year for five years to connect all the major island groups of the Visayas to promote tourism, economic development and cultural unity, Zubiri said.

“It is a tourism come-on of the highest proportion, people may even bypass Manila and go straight to Cebu to go all over the Visayas. We will have millions of people coming here,” he said.

“The economic benefits (for the Visayas) will be magnified ten fold,” said Zubiri, in an interview after his speech at the 72nd Charter Day Anniversary of Bacolod City.

At the Charter day rites, Bacolod Mayor Evelio Leonardia and Iloilo Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog signed a twinning agreement between the two cities at the Bacolod Government Center.

Leonardia said the coming together of the two cities will enable them to become a potent power in terms of trade and industry and become a new growth center in the country.

Mabilog said that if Panay and Negros were connected by a bridge, they could become the next economic tiger.

Zubiri said the Korean Aid Agency has granted a $2 to P$3 million feasibility study for these bridges.

“They are starting with a Cebu-Bohol bridge and I brokered to them the idea of the Santander, Cebu to Negros Oriental bridge,” he said.

“And we should also connect Bacolod City and Iloilo City,” he added.

According to the Korean government, it will cost P1 billion per kilometer to build these bridges, Zubiri said.

The link between Negros and Iloilo will be no less than 5 kilometers, so it can be built, Zubiri said.

It will be 17 kilometers to connect Cebu and Bohol so it will cost about P17 billion, while connecting Negros Oriental to Cebu would be another P2 billion, he added.

“These bridges will draw tourists to the Visayas not only for the food and the sights, but also to see the bridge infrastructure because it will be a marvel on its own,” he said.

“Many people visit Korea to see the longest bridge in Asia,” he said.

Zubiri said the Ramos and Arroyo administrations had pushed for interconnection of the islands through a roll-on roll-off system of boats.

“These are antiquated means of transportation, as we all know that as an archipelago we are at the mercy of the wind and the waves, and typhoons,” he said.

Zubiri also said he would ask Gov. Alfredo Marañon for the preliminary study Negros Occidental has on the bridge that would connect Negros to Panay.

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/20/topstory4.htm

Crusifix

October 20th, 2010, 07:22 PM

Crusifix

October 20th, 2010, 07:24 PM

when will be the opening of the new cangs mall?? anybody knows when???

Crusifix

October 20th, 2010, 07:25 PM

erase

jundem_dq63

October 21st, 2010, 01:27 AM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL 2010 - Lutong Garbo

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Credits to Rae Pedrosa

jundem_dq63

October 21st, 2010, 03:09 AM

Just know this info yesterday..that there is another small scale outbound BPO that is currently operating within the City of Dumaguete.....Have you heard about MARKETING PLUS?......The salary ranges from 10 to 15T if I am not mistaken. That Bldg where the Pansit Malabon is located, is the home of Marketing Plus. I am searching over the net for their website but still none was found.

jundem_dq63

October 21st, 2010, 05:29 AM

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Incorporated in 2005, Philsouth Properties and Development Corporation (formerly Lotiff Property & Development Corporation) is a duly licensed contractor/developer located in Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental. Its principal business includes planning, development and conceptualization of various real estate developments and mixed-used properties in Negros Oriental.

From 2005 to present, the company has launched a total of thirteen (13) major projects across the province. It has an impressive portfolio of real estate landmarks that has transformed community living in Negros Oriental.

The progressive transformation will set a new direction for the company as it takes the higher ground in pursuing real estate endeavors in the province and for future expansion in nearby provinces. The company is committed to redefine long term outlook to foster true community building.

Philsouth Properties will focus on innovation and change as it leads the way to transforming lives in the South through our real estate endeavors. The birth of PhilSouth will pursue the continued commitment of Management to grow its portfolio through the development of subdivision on small, middle and large-scale communities having a mix of residential, commercial and leisure.

Delivering more affordable housing units and residential lots with outmost quality and professional service is our mission as we partake and give back to the community through our corporate social responsibility activities to benefit the communities being built.

***In the pipeline, Northville Phase II located in Sibulan, Negros Oriental will be launched by 4th quarter of 2010. In early 2011, the launching of 2 residential community is underway.

http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac294/jundem/philsouth.jpg?t=1287631742

jundem_dq63

October 21st, 2010, 05:31 AM

http://philsouth.com/images/stories/zipline/the-rush-zipline.jpg

nicko

October 21st, 2010, 05:40 AM

^^ weee im so excited for that! see you next week, zipline!! :)

jundem_dq63

October 21st, 2010, 06:02 AM

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Performance of our 4 Universities in the City of Dumaguete of the CPA Licensure Examination is not bad...

Congratulations

jundem_dq63

October 21st, 2010, 06:07 AM

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BUGLASAN 2010 FESTIVAL of FESTIVALS Showndown will be tomorrow Morning at exactly 8 o'clock at the Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Center and will be followed by a street dancing competition in the afternoon at 2pm from Robinsons Place Dumaguete to the Sidlakang Negros Village. Tomorrow is a special non-working holiday in the Province of Negros Oriental so come and witness this unique and colorful festival in the country.

Barongoy

October 21st, 2010, 08:33 AM

^^ weee im so excited for that! see you next week, zipline!! :)

share unya pictures pagkahuman bai....para sa mga tao nga wala diha karon sa Dumaguete nga makakita usab.

nicko

October 21st, 2010, 02:15 PM

^^ Will do, will do! :)

nicko

October 21st, 2010, 02:17 PM

LTO License Renewal and Drug Testing Center - Robinsons Place Dumaguete Branch

opens

OCTOBER 27, 2010!

First level, AF Area (Beside Robinsons Bank)

nicko

October 21st, 2010, 04:09 PM

UNIGAMES update: Hoards of buses with athletes mostly from the Visayan regions are starting to arrive... PAL and CebPac are also bringing dozens from the Luzon area.. And from 35-40 university registrants last week, it has now ballooned to 56 as of today and more are still registering. Expected total number of universities to join this year is 60-65..

nicko

October 22nd, 2010, 01:59 AM

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ritche

October 22nd, 2010, 02:05 AM

UNIGAMES athletes started to arrive...The biggest stars of GMA such as Maui Taylor and Richard Guttierrez will be @ Robinsons this afternoon for a mall show...Tomorrow they will join the Buglasan parade...

Alinghi

October 22nd, 2010, 02:51 AM

Tierra Alta Zipline is at Php 250/head and the route is from Phase 1 to Phase 2 (600meter length with the highest drop at 200feet) yikes :lol:

nicko

October 22nd, 2010, 02:53 AM

^^ Goodness!! now im having second thoughts!!! hahaha..

nicko

October 22nd, 2010, 03:53 AM

http://philsouth.com/images/stories/zipline/the-rush-zipline.jpg

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They also have the Superman Zipline! Open to public tomorrow!!

johnfrost

October 22nd, 2010, 07:28 AM

Garthin Dumaguete

October 22nd, 2010, 12:17 PM

Linguine

October 22nd, 2010, 01:26 PM

Linguine

October 22nd, 2010, 01:28 PM

Stakeholders eye
tourism, agri dev’t
BY MARICAR ARANAS

Major stakeholders from private and public sector held a forum on transforming the Negros Oriental economy through agricultural modernization, communications access and tourism development.

The forum was conducted by 1st Buglas Foundation Tuesday with the provincial government, local government units, business sector and the Philippine Chamber for Agriculture and Foods Incorporated.

A memorandum of agreement was signed by stakeholders on the Agrinurture, Incorporated and farmers association in Negros Oriental and the lease agreement for the one hundred-hectare land for the demo farm.

Rep. George Arnaiz (Neg. Or., 2nd District) said there is need to further develop the agriculture sector considering that the province has a vast productive agricultural land.

He said in the past years, Negros Oriental has shown significant growth in the tourism industry and information technology. The IT industry has absorbed about five thousand employees and still growing.

Arnaiz said the province has good potential for tourism industry but there should be another way of repackaging the province to make it more enticing to investors.

Rep. Pryde Henry Teves (Neg. Or., 3rd District) said there is no way now to stop land reform because of the growing population.

He challenged the local chief executives to strictly implement the comprehensive land use plan to prevent the conversion of agriculture land into commercial or residential areas.

Teves said he noticed the rising number of high end subdivision areas that were supposed to be productive agricultural land.

Rep. Jocelyn Limkaichong (Neg. Or., 1st District) said only two LGU’s failed to submit their comprehensive land use plan based on the records of the Provincial Planning and Development Office.*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/22/negor2.htm

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:17 AM

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:20 AM

Guihulngan wins championship in Buglasan cheerdance contest
BY MARICAR ARAANS

Guihulngan grabbed the championship at the Buglasan Cheerdance competition held yesterday at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex, Capitol Area, Dumaguete City before spectators composed of students and parents of the participants from the cities and municipalities of Negros Oriental.

The Guihulngan team executed perfectly their movements and earned thunderous applause from the audience. The team got the cash award of P20,000.

Second placer Silliman University-College of Computer Studies got P15,000. The SU-CCS team also won the Best in Costume award, and received P5,000 and a certificate of participation.

Third placer Silliman University-College of Arts and Sciences received P10,000. All the winners also received trophies.

Buglasan Festival Chairman Dr. Nichol Elman said they made the competition open to all schools since majority of the cheerdance teams were school-based.

He said this year has the most number of participants for the Buglasan Cheerdance competition. Elman also expressed his appreciation to Negros Oriental State University president Dr. Henry Sojor for supporting the event.

Other participants were Tanjay City, Pamplona, NORSU-Bais Campus and Bacong.

The members of the board of judges were Candice Gonzales, a former cheer dance member of Silliman University, Annie Santorio a member of the Ballet Philippines from the National Cultural Center of the Philippines and Juver Pataytay, a cheerdance master in Cebu and Visayas region.

Buglasan Festival co-chair Glenda Descuatan said the cheer dance competition is one of the best avenues for young people to be part of the Buglasan Festival celebration. She said the dancers have greatly improved through the years.

She also emphasized that LGU’s should support the team and always make safety a priority.*MA

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/23/negor2.htm)

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:21 AM

UNIGAMES opens tomorrow

Excitement over the opening of the 15th Philippine University Games in Dumaguete City on Sunday continues to build with the number of participating schools increasing to 56.

Registration at Silliman University, this year’s UNIGAMES host, started on October 20 with more than 2,300 delegates, including the top contending teams in Manila, confirming participation.

Holy Angel University in Pampanga, Brokenshire College in Davao and National University, De La Salle University and Far Eastern University in Manila were the first five schools to register.

Yesterday, the UNIGAMES hosted the 1st UNIGAMES Sports Science Seminar at the Multimedia Center of Silliman University.

The seminar featured Alfred Manguiat (Bodivance/HDI Presentation), Nino Sinco (Fluides Guidelines for Sports Performance), Luz Callanta (Basic Principles of Sports Nutrition) and Hercules Callanta (Training and Conditioning for Sports).

Commissioner Joaquin “Chito” Loyzaga of the Philippine Sports Commission was at the seminar and gave words of encouragement to the participants who were mostly coaches and officials from participating schools.

“This is a first in the UNIGAMES, and this will be part of it,” Loyzaga said, as he expressed support for the inclusion of similar seminars in the UNIGAMES and the integration of sports science into the academic curriculum.

The UNIGAMES, which is largely supported by the provincial government of Negros Oriental and the city government of Dumaguete, offers 14 sports events spread across the Silliman campus and sports facilities in partner universities and local government units. These are the Asian College of Science and Technology, Colegio de Santa Catalina de Alejandria, Foundation University, Negros Oriental State University, St. Paul University, Dumaguete City and the municipalities of Valencia and Zamboanguita.

Started in 1996, the UNIGAMES is the only national collegiate sports competition organized in the country. The University of St. La Salle in Bacolod City first hosted it.*

Source (http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/23/negor4.htm)

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:31 AM

The whole cast of GLAZILDA the newest soap opera of GMA 7 will be in Sidlakang Negros Village and also the SURVIVOR Philippines castaways with the Ultimate Survivor Host will invades Dumaguete tonight for the KAPUSO DAY..GMA 7 Booth will be opened at around 1pm and the show will start at 4 o'clock in the afternoon.

Also, the Kasikas sa Kalye (a street party) along Gov. M. Perdices st and Rizal boulevard will also happen tonight, organized by the San Miguel Corporation one of the Major Sponsors of the Buglasan Festival 2010.

Lastly, Buglasan Festival 2010 fireworks competition part 1 also happens tonight at the Rizal boulevard.

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:36 AM

Daghan na kaayong athletes nga nag suroy suroy along the streets of Dumaguete City wearing their respectives ID's. I saw athletes from Holy Angel University (Pampanga), Ateneo de Manila University, USLS, and Holy Name University (Tagbilaran) .... Tomorrow is the Opening day of the 15th University Games.....

I am so excited.. :lol::lol::lol:...

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:49 AM

Best Choreography - Municipality of Bindoy (Libod-sayaw Festival)
Best in Costume - City of Bayawan (Tawo-tawo Festival)
Best in Identification Arch - Municipality of Zamboanguita (Baulan Festival)
Best Float - Municipality of Manjuyod (Amamanhig Festival)
Artistic Float - Municipality of Bindo (Libod-Sayaw Festival)
Most Festive Float - City of Bais (Sipong Festival)
Best in Street Dancing - City of Bayawan (Tawo-tawo Festival)

2nd Runner-up: Sipong Festival from the City of Bais
1st Runner-up: Libod-Sayaw Festival from the Municipality of Bindoy
Champion: Tawo-Tawo Festival from the City of Bayawan

The Buglasan Festival of Festivals Grand Showdown and the Street Dancing will be featured in Living Asia Channel on January 2011. Living Asia (Philippines) CEO was here yesterday with his crew for the coverage. The Buglasan Festival of Festivals Grand Showdown and the Street Dancing will also be aired in the whole country via the facilities of SKY CABLE the Biggest Show on air.

nicko

October 23rd, 2010, 02:34 AM

Prior to their shows is the Sidlakang Negros Village, all Kapuso stars pass by RPD for a mall show. All big names of the network are here. An all-star cast party!

Meanwhile, the street party part 1 will start tonight and the whole stretch of RizaBlvrd will be closed. As of last night, there are already 5 stages being set up along the whole stretch and each will have separate band performances playing simultaneously... And these are all happening together wih the Pyrotechnics Competition Part 1..............

national guard

October 23rd, 2010, 03:07 AM

^^ PICS ! PICS!:banana::banana::banana::D

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 03:29 AM

^^ PICS ! PICS!:banana::banana::banana::D

Hmmm... I have my photos in my camera phone and I am pretty sure that the quality is not that good...but I'll post it here soon....

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

ritche

October 23rd, 2010, 06:11 AM

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ritche

October 23rd, 2010, 06:47 AM

Hmmm... I have my photos in my camera phone and I am pretty sure that the quality is not that good...but I'll post it here soon....

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Hope we could provide good pictures soon...Anybody out there with DSLR? :)

nicko

October 23rd, 2010, 07:19 AM

^^ Dont worry, pictures will surely flood the net as there are many local photo enthusiasts who will be documenting the event... the likes of Hersley, Clee, etc................. :)

nicko

October 23rd, 2010, 07:25 AM

DUMAGUETE CITY, The Philippines ▬ Colors scream at Buglasan 2010 dubbed, "Festival of Festivals," as it props itself in a festive, grand street parade showdown last October 22, 2010.

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Clee Andro-Photography (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=520045&id=612470345)

nicko

October 23rd, 2010, 07:28 AM

Hersley-Ven Casero is sorting almost 5000 photos of the Buglasan event and will be uploading them next week, coz right now his preparing for the materials of Dumaguete Adventure Marathon website and UNIGAMES coverage...and maybe later will cover the Fireworks competition... a busy, fun-filled day/s ahead...hala rakrakan na!.. ^_^

^^ Hersley's FB status... Cant wait to post his pictures! heheh :)

ritche

October 23rd, 2010, 07:49 AM

Really nice DSLR photos there...Hope to acquire one someday so that it won't fall from my pocket or get stolen while at the table because it will be attached to my body :lol:.

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 07:58 AM

DUMAGUETE CITY, The Philippines ▬ Colors scream at Buglasan 2010 dubbed, "Festival of Festivals," as it props itself in a festive, grand street parade showdown last October 22, 2010.

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This is the contingent from the Municipality of Siaton... Inagta Festival

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The ever colorful Baulan Festival From the Municipality of Zamboanguita

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And the Champion/Best in Street Dancing...Tawo tawo Festival from the City of Bayawan

Clee Andro-Photography (http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=520045&id=612470345)

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 08:02 AM

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 08:42 AM

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The remaining two more days of the BUGLASAN FESTIVAL 2010

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 08:43 AM

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Barongoy

October 23rd, 2010, 11:15 AM

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They also have the Superman Zipline! Open to public tomorrow!!

Nice pictures! I can wait to experience this myself. How does this work? How do you have to climb up the hill to enjoy this ride?

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 11:24 AM

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Credits to Paul Brett Orozco

jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 01:37 PM

HARI NG NEGROS 2010 - AGE OF AQUARIUS

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jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 02:09 PM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS SHOWDOWN 2010

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jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 02:12 PM

BUGLASAN FESTIVAL OF FESTIVALS STREET DANCING 2010

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KAPUSO (GMA7) FLOAT

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jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 02:15 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 23rd, 2010, 02:35 PM

It's Party time bye for now....see you at the boulevard.....

Linguine

October 23rd, 2010, 04:54 PM

^^

Thanks for sharing your Buglasan pics @ jundem......:cheers:

Alinghi

October 23rd, 2010, 06:16 PM

allow me to share my amateur shots :lol:

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Alinghi

October 24th, 2010, 05:31 AM

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nice find Dems :cheers:

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SwissMaestro

October 24th, 2010, 05:59 AM

any news about the UniGames? unfortunately, hindi nagfit sked ko sa event :(

may update po??

Alinghi

October 24th, 2010, 06:13 AM

any news about the UniGames? unfortunately, hindi nagfit sked ko sa event :(

may update po??

the opening ceremony is scheduled today at 5:00pm

it's a good thing the games haven't started yet so the athletes can still enjoy the Buglasan Festival :)

Alinghi

October 24th, 2010, 06:36 AM

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all photos courtesy of Greg Morales :cheers:

ritche

October 24th, 2010, 07:56 AM

I saw "Kuya Greg" shooting last night...He was well positioned in the middle of the action :).

SwissMaestro

October 24th, 2010, 09:18 AM

the opening ceremony is scheduled today at 5:00pm

it's a good thing the games haven't started yet so the athletes can still enjoy the Buglasan Festival :)

thank you :)

jsl_bxu1206

October 24th, 2010, 12:19 PM

Bayawan City Reaps Honors in Buglasan Festival 2010
By PHOEBE JEN INDINO
October 23, 2010, 9:36pm

DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — The Tawo-Tawo Festival of Bayawan City came out top winner of this year’s Buglasan Festival, a festival of festivals participated by the different towns and cities in Negros Oriental province.

A coastal city, Bayawan is located some 101 kilometers from Dumaguete, the Negros Oriental capital. It is the largest city in the province.

The Tawo-Tawo festival contingent bested 10 other contestants for this year’s competition taking home the grand prize of P100,000 in cash and a customize trophy; it also topped the best in costume and best in street dancing categories.

Likewise, Bayawan City won third in the float competition.

Other winners include Bindoy town’s Libod-Sayaw festival, which got the second spot, followed by Bais City’s Sipong festival.

Libod-Sayaw also won in the most artistic float and the best in choreography categories while the most indigenous float trophy was garnered by Manjuyod town for its Amamanhig festival.

This year’s Buglasan King and Queen were Earl Frimpong of Zamboangita and Donna Cortes of Bais City.

Judge Rafael Cresencio Tan, Jr. and Dr. William Torillo Torres are this year’s recipients for Outstanding Oriental Negrense Awards.

The fifth Outstanding Oriental Negrense Award for Excellence ceremony will take place at this city’s Sidlakang Negros Village during the culmination of the two-week Buglasan Festival celebration.

Tan, 59, was duly recognized for his exemplary performance as a public officer and trial court judge, resolving 96.31 percent of all pending criminal cases and 98.66 percent of civil cases while serving as Municipal Trial Court Judge in Sibulan, Negros Oriental from 1999 to 2005.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/283869/bayawan-city-reaps-honors-buglasan-festival-2010

jsl_bxu1206

October 24th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Guihulngan wins championship in Buglasan cheerdance contest
BY MARICAR ARAANS

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Guihulngan grabbed the championship at the Buglasan Cheerdance competition held yesterday at the Lamberto Macias Sports Complex, Capitol Area, Dumaguete City before spectators composed of students and parents of the participants from the cities and municipalities of Negros Oriental.

The Guihulngan team executed perfectly their movements and earned thunderous applause from the audience. The team got the cash award of P20,000.

Second placer Silliman University-College of Computer Studies got P15,000. The SU-CCS team also won the Best in Costume award, and received P5,000 and a certificate of participation.

Third placer Silliman University-College of Arts and Sciences received P10,000. All the winners also received trophies.

Buglasan Festival Chairman Dr. Nichol Elman said they made the competition open to all schools since majority of the cheerdance teams were school-based.

He said this year has the most number of participants for the Buglasan Cheerdance competition. Elman also expressed his appreciation to Negros Oriental State University president Dr. Henry Sojor for supporting the event.

Other participants were Tanjay City, Pamplona, NORSU-Bais Campus and Bacong.

The members of the board of judges were Candice Gonzales, a former cheer dance member of Silliman University, Annie Santorio a member of the Ballet Philippines from the National Cultural Center of the Philippines and Juver Pataytay, a cheerdance master in Cebu and Visayas region.

Buglasan Festival co-chair Glenda Descuatan said the cheer dance competition is one of the best avenues for young people to be part of the Buglasan Festival celebration. She said the dancers have greatly improved through the years.

She also emphasized that LGU’s should support the team and always make safety a priority.*MA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/23/negor2.htm

Hard Ball

October 24th, 2010, 01:27 PM

Hopefully someone could also post pics on the UniGames 2010. Thanks in advance!

ritche

October 24th, 2010, 01:41 PM

I tried to shoot the opening a while ago but it was too dark.

ritche

October 24th, 2010, 01:44 PM

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ritche

October 24th, 2010, 01:52 PM

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Testing my mini DSLR which has HD video and HD photo capabilities. As of now I have to familiarize myself with its many features. This camera is a cross between the point and shoot ease of an ordinary digital camera and the zooming capabilities and the advanced features of a DSLR, plus the ability to shoot HD videos which is absent in most DSLRs.

Hmmm, file sizes are quite big so it takes long to upload in Youtube and Imageshack...

I hope to take videos of the fireworks later tonight...

Alinghi

October 24th, 2010, 03:05 PM

^^ what cam model is that Ritche? :cheers:

ritche

October 24th, 2010, 05:12 PM

S1600 (http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/s/finepix_s1600/)

ritche

October 24th, 2010, 07:21 PM

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ritche

October 24th, 2010, 07:23 PM

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Barongoy

October 25th, 2010, 12:27 AM

Barongoy

October 25th, 2010, 12:40 AM

eH6Un2uIz3M

Nice man Bai. Morag Hi Def man gani ang kuha. Usahai blur lang, cguro sa pag duwa nimo sa focus. Medyo lisod pagfocus especially gamai ra ang screen bisag ga 3" ka pa. Pero the more you play with your new toy the better you'll become.

ritche

October 25th, 2010, 07:17 AM

Thanks... Actually I was offered a Nikon D300 which is quite expensive at a greatly reduced price. It is really excellent for serious photography. But it has lower picture resolution and no video capability. It is quite good actually for advanced photographers, but for me who usually do only point and shoot, and just need some little sophistication sometimes, this kind of camera is enough for my needs. What I like about it is the video capability in HD...

ritche

October 25th, 2010, 09:12 AM

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ritche

October 25th, 2010, 09:12 AM

More photos soon...

jsl_bxu1206

October 25th, 2010, 10:45 AM

SPUD gets 100% passing in CPA exams
BY RENE GENOVE
Monday, October 25, 2010

Saint Paul University in Dumaguete City obtained a 100 percent passing rate in the recent Certified Public Accountant board examination.

Director Rafael Duhaylungsod of SPUD said their new CPAs are Maurice Anaver Boybanting, Jubail Dayao, Adrian Rolph Despi, Geralane Guzarem, Joanne Beth Maglinte, Nympha Quibot, Kristia Vania Rocima, Hannah Marie Villanueva, and Weddie Mae Villariza.

SPUD president Sr. Nintha Lucilla Baldado lauded the College of Business Administration Dean Prof. Hilnora Gregorio, Cristina Jumawan, and the faculty of the accountancy program, for a job well done.

Meanwhile, Foundation University has six new CPA board passers.

The new accountants from FU are Cherry Ann Daig, Wendell Talaban, Mary Rose Flores, Maricel Tanatan, Eden Puspus, and Rex Antonio Agaab.

Dr. Mira Sinco, FU president, led the administrators in congratulating Dr. Julhusin Jalisan, acting dean of the College of Business Administration.

The FU passing rate is 66.7 percent.*RG

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/25/negor5.htm

jsl_bxu1206

October 25th, 2010, 10:47 AM

Talk 'N Text powers Dumaguete City Infoboard
Updated October 25, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Residents of Duma-guete City may now send feedback, suggestions and queries to their local government with just a few clicks on their Talk ‘N Text mobile phones.

This is made possible by the Talk ‘N Text-powered Infoboard that will connect Dumaguete citizens with their mayor’s office anytime, anywhere.

Smart Communications Inc. has partnered with the city government of Dumaguete to launch the Dumaguete Infoboard - a two-way, Web-based information system that allows communities and organizations to send and receive real-time announcements via SMS broadcasts.

Affordable and easy to use, it is the preferred feedback mechanism for organizations and communities like LGUs, schools and service providers all over the Philippines.

“The Infoboard will provide members of the Dumaguete community with a quick and affordable communication tool to share their ideas and concerns. We are pleased to provide Dumaguete City with this tried-and-tested communication service,” said James Bernas, Smart Wireless Consumer Department head.

“We are proud to partner with Smart to unveil a fast and convenient feedback mechanism for Dumaguete residents. The Infoboard will be a significant tool in our drive to encourage and engage our constituents to take an active part in nation building,” said Mayor Manuel Sagarbarria.

The Dumaguete Infoboard aims to bring the mayor’s office closer to its constituents and to promote citizen awareness and participation in the development of the city.

Aside from news broadcasts, the Infoboard will also be used to send service bulletins, cascade tips and advisories, and conduct surveys that will complement the major milestones outlined by Sagarbarria.

Registration to the Dumaguete Infoboard is free and easy. Simply text MAYOR<space>NAME / AGE and send to 717-DGTE (717-3483) to register for the Dumaguete Infoboard service.

To reveive the latest Dumaguete City bulletins and announcements from the mayor’s office, registered users just have to subscribe to the Infoboard service by keying in MAYOR<space>ON and send to 717-DGTE (717-3483).

Subscribers also have the option to send their messages, issues and concerns directly to the city government by texting MAYOR<space>FEEDBACK<space>DETAILS OF FEEDBACK and send to 700-DGTE (700-3483).

The cost of the service is P1 per text message.

To date, Smart has powered up the Infoboard systems of over 200 LGUs, schools, organizations and service providers all over the country.

Smart is targeting to connect more communities to the Smart Infoboard by end of the year.

For more details about Smart’s Infoboard service, visit the nearest Smart experience center or log on to www.smart.com.ph.

http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=623878&publicationSubCategoryId=71

peejay202

October 25th, 2010, 01:53 PM

UNIGAMES OPENING CEREMONY
Julio O. Sy - Filomeno Cimafranca field, Silliman University, Dumaguete City

PHOTOS COURTESY OF MARICRIS JOY B. TAN

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October 25th, 2010, 03:59 PM

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Alinghi

October 25th, 2010, 04:42 PM

^^ WOW parang Olympics lang ah :banana:

thanks Ritche and Peejay :cheers:

Alinghi

October 25th, 2010, 04:53 PM

S1600 (http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/s/finepix_s1600/)

Thanks... Actually I was offered a Nikon D300 which is quite expensive at a greatly reduced price. It is really excellent for serious photography. But it has lower picture resolution and no video capability. It is quite good actually for advanced photographers, but for me who usually do only point and shoot, and just need some little sophistication sometimes, this kind of camera is enough for my needs. What I like about it is the video capability in HD...

that's actually a good buy since you can have point-and-shoot convenience while at the same time be able to practice more advanced photography with the use of manual modes, and that's when you decide if you'll be upgrading the DSLR way. point-and-shoot cameras can now rival DSLR's with the introduction of intelligent CCD sensors and high-quality optical lens, case in point, the Panasonic Lumix LX3 and the Fujifilm F-Series which can humble entry-level Nikon and Canon DSLR's any time of the day

ritche

October 26th, 2010, 12:49 AM

Yeah, I think it's a good buy and cheap for its features :)...By the way here's the box of the camera that fell off my pocket:

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I do not regret it at all because I think I got this really good camera now...:) I still have the user CD, the charger, cords and some peripherals for this camera, most of which I can use with my new cam...

Barongoy

October 26th, 2010, 01:30 AM

More photos soon...

Sorry to hear about your other camera. On the bright side, you now have a much better camera, with a Hi Def video to go with it. Me, I just leave the DSLRs to the pros. My brother and nephew both have one. It is quite big and heavy to be carrying it around. I am quite satisfied with my point-and-shoot Panasonic Lumix DMC ZS3.

Alinghi

October 26th, 2010, 03:08 AM

A Mix of Everything

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The University Games ( UniGames ) started in 1996 in Bacolod with a single event, volleyball, after all, founder Roger Banzuela used to be president of the Philippine Amateur Volleyball Association ( PAVA ), but eventually, grew and grew both in terms of events, schools, and participants.

This year's staging, backed by the Philippine Sports Commission and hosted by Silliman University and both the provincial government of Negros Oriental and the City of Dumaguete, attracted close to 3000 athletes coming from 47 schools from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao and competing in 13 regular events already plus the demo sport of archery.

And the way it has been turning out, the UniGames has become a mix of everything aside from being an athletic meet, a reunion of former national athletes and coaches, same for former teammates and a junket or perhaps a vacation would be a the better term, but do not tell that to the athletes who compete with the same dedication that they show in their regular leagues back home.

The fact is, for Metro Manila schools, no more Team B's the past years, the credibility and popularity of the league has grown and schools have been sending their NCAA and UAAP teams, providing a much-anticipated playing opportunity for provincial teams, as the story goes, there was one provinmcial school which beat the De La Salle team from Manila in a basketball match, and so what if it was La Salle's team B , the winning school had a giant streamer made proclaiming to the world the fact that it beat La Salle, for a year, the streamer stayed there, even replaced when a typhoon destroyed it.

It has also become a showcase pitting Metro manila against the rest of the Philippines and definitely, going by results, taking last year for instance, Metro Manila schools dominated , winning 20 of the 24 events, Visayas took 3 titles, including football, the big sport in this part of the world and La Salle

Dasmarinas went home with one in the 2009 edition held in Iloilo City.

The fact that this year's UniGames also happened at the heels of the annual Buglasan festival of the province added to the spectacle and experience available to the visiting athletes.

Ateneo coach Norman Black, who has been bringing his Blue Eagles regularly to the UniGames, says, "the event gives me the chance to provide playing
opportunity to my bench players to prepare them for future competitions, " even as he denied that he also goes there to scout and recruit for new players, Black is going for his 3rd straight UniGames championship. His Blue Eagles gave a basketball lesson to the Mindanao State University-Marawi players who were still happy after losing 42 - 92.

Other basketball personalities here in Dumaguete are national coaches Junel Baculi, who is here for National University , Leo Austria, coach for the Adamson Falcons, Bert Flores, for FEU, and even Eric Alatamirano who was watching his son now playing for Ateneo, former Shell PBA trainer Hercules Callanta who is here with the Lyceum Philippines University where he is a consultant and is looking forward to next year's NCAA already, Callanta was also here for the first UniGames Sports Science seminar held two days before the formal games' opening. Non-basketball personality always in the UniGames even on his own is Vip Isada, a former personality in the local racing world, but is here with UP-Diliman's volleyball teams..

Indeed, the UniGames has become a mix of everything and everyone.

ritche

October 26th, 2010, 04:25 AM

FUN, FUN, FUN!

ponsing1983

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ponsing1983

October 26th, 2010, 04:37 AM

^^ To be built somewhere near the fire station. It could be at the new hotel.

ritche

October 26th, 2010, 05:15 AM

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Alinghi

October 26th, 2010, 10:30 AM

Now hiring staff for Dimsum Diner, a Davao-based franchise:

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Resumes can be submitted at any Bread Baker branch.

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WOW :cheers:

2 of Davao City's well-known Chinese restaurants are coming to Dumaguete, Dimsum Diner and Mandarin Tea Garden.. I actually tried Dimsum Diner on a visit to Davao last year and it was really authentic Chinese-style of cooking. Comparing it with Chowking is a blatant heresy which warrants excommunication :lol:

thanks for this Pons

here's one of Dimsum Diner's meals i found in my memory drive

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@Ritche: really nice pics.. the wonders of a wide-angle camera

ritche

October 26th, 2010, 11:55 AM

Haven't yet tried its panorama shots...that should do wonders too :)...

nicko

October 26th, 2010, 12:24 PM

WOW :cheers:

2 of Davao City's well-known Chinese restaurants are coming to Dumaguete, Dimsum Diner and Mandarin Tea Garden.. I actually tried Dimsum Diner on a visit to Davao last year and it was really authentic Chinese-style of cooking. Comparing it with Chowking is a blatant heresy which warrants excommunication :lol:

thanks for this Pons

here's one of Dimsum Diner's meals i found in my memory drive

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@Ritche: really nice pics.. the wonders of a wide-angle camera

Nice... Nice...:) I miss posting. Been busy with Unigames..

jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 12:41 PM

....good job guys...

jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 01:19 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 02:28 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 02:28 PM

Double post

nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:04 PM

BUGLASAN PHOTO CONTEST WINNER - National Pyrotechnics Competition Leg

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nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:05 PM

UNIGAMES 2010 Opening Ceremony

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nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:08 PM

BUGLASAN PYROTECHNICS COMPETITION

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nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:16 PM

UNIGAMES 2010

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De La Salle University - Manila Athletics Team at the UNIGAMES 2010, Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental, Philippines.

nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:53 PM

NEWS: 26 October (Tuesday)

CPU wins soccer ‘championship’

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“We consider every game as a championship. This is enough to carry us on to the finals.”

This was the statement of Joseph Gensaya, assistant coach of the football team of Central Philippine University (CPU) as they blanked Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU).

Kicking its way to the next level, the Central Philippine University hit the goal thrice this morning’s first football game, leaving behind ADMU with a zero.

CPU dominated the ball possession since the beginning of the game.

“It was a difficult game because ADMU is a big team with a big fighting heart, and are well prepared,” Gensaya explained. But CPU was unfazed. They faced the challenge head-on, despite two injured athletes.

Being able to make it to the quarter-finals two years ago, the CPU football team’s goal is to break their own best finish and make a good showing for their school.

Gensaya, alongside another Korean, is the assistant coach to Dr. Pee, who served as an eye-opener for CPU to give sports equal emphasis as academics.

CPU’s present team composition is far different from the previous years’ team, with eight Koreans and seven Filipinos.

Tomorrow brings University of St. La Salle-Bacolod as CPU’s first opponent. (Media Center: Beverly Zeña Jane Linao)

http://unigames2010.weebly.com/

nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:56 PM

NEWS: 26 October (Tuesday)

USJR proves to be Cebu’s best against ADMU

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Keeping their optimism up, University of San Jose Recoletos’ (USJR) Spiking Jaguars, last year’s second best team, topped Ateneo de Manila University’s (ADMU) Blue Spikers in a 3-0 match in today’s second game at St. Louis School-Don Bosco for volleyball men.

After three sets of heart-stopping saves and spikes, the ADMU never failed to wow the crowd but ended up lagging behind the USJR.

Coach Grace Antigua of USJR said, “teamwork, good communication in the court and good strategy” is the team’s best asset. She admitted though that because “our players were already confident” by the third set, which caused them to be lax, ADMU almost caught up with them.

USJR is the defending champion of the recently concluded Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc.

In volleyball games, University of Negros Occidental Recoletos won against St. Paul’s University-Dumaguete; Eulogio 'Amang' Rodriguez Institute of Science and Technologytops De La Salle-College of St. Benilde; University of Sto. Tomas defeats Colegio de San Agustin-Bacolod; and Far Eastern University bested St. Paul’s University-Dumaguete. (Media Center – Precious Heradura)

http://unigames2010.weebly.com/

nicko

October 26th, 2010, 03:58 PM

NEWS: 25 October (Monday)

FU beats ADMU in volleyball

VALENCIA, NEGROS ORIENTAL – The Ateneo Blue Spikers finally met its match, falling 3-0 to Foundation University in the fourth men's volleyball game today at the Valencia gym, leaving spectators in awe after a tension-filled 3-straight-set-match.

The Ateneo Blue Spikers tried to catch up with the Greyhounds as the latter consistently returned powerful attacks right from the game's get-go. Perceived as one of the celebrity teams, the Blue Eagles failed to wow the crowd due to the unexpected performance of the roaring Greyhounds.

A known champ in Dumaguete City, the FU Greyhounds proved their strength, showing dominance over the opposing team by the time they got in the court. FU didn't only get the cheer of the crowd; they also got the attention of ADMU’s perceived rivals, UP-Diliman players, especially when their team captain, Arnel Amadeo, executed powerful spikes.

The Valencia gym was in high spirits that early afternoon, as both teams – one from Luzon and the other from the Visayas – gave their all to advance into the remaining rounds. (Media Center - Paul Edward Ridad Bajas)

http://unigames2010.weebly.com/

nicko

October 26th, 2010, 04:31 PM

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nicko

October 26th, 2010, 04:46 PM

Woot! Woot!... Bring out all your old pair of shoes and head to Adidas - LSP!!!

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jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 05:01 PM

RANDOM PHOTOS: BUGLASAN FESTIVAL of FESTIVALS 2010

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jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 05:11 PM

SIPONG FESTIVAL of BAIS CITY

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BAULAN FESTIVAL - Zamboanguita

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SANDUROT FESTIVAL - Dumaguete City

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TAWO-TAWO of Bayawan City

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October 26th, 2010, 05:17 PM

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ritche

October 26th, 2010, 05:18 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 05:21 PM

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Nice photo ritche... I guess Nicko is very much ready to shop.... how about your ritch? :cheers::cheers::cheers:

ritche

October 26th, 2010, 05:30 PM

If there is still money in the bank that time :lol:.

jundem_dq63

October 26th, 2010, 05:38 PM

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October 27th, 2010, 06:23 AM

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jsl_bxu1206

October 27th, 2010, 11:04 AM

Foundation U spikers beat ADMU in 15th UniGames
Wednesday, October 27, 2010

The Ateneo Blue Spikers finally met its match, falling 3-0 to Foundation University-Dumaguete City in the fourth men's volleyball game yesterday at the Valencia gym, leaving spectators in awe after a tension-filled 3-straight-set-match, a press release from the 15th UniGames organizers said.

The Ateneo Blue Spikers tried to catch up with the Greyhounds as the latter consistently returned powerful attacks right from the game's get-go. Perceived as one of the celebrity teams, the Blue Eagles failed to wow the crowd due to the unexpected performance of the roaring Greyhounds, the press release said.

A known champ in Dumaguete City, the FU Greyhounds proved their strength, showing dominance over the opposing team by the time they got in the court.

FU did not only get the cheer of the crowd; they also got the attention of ADMU’s perceived rivals, UP-Diliman players, especially when their team captain, Arnel Amadeo, executed powerful spikes, the press release said.

Everyone at the Valencia gym was in high spirits that early afternoon, as both teams – one from Luzon and the other from the Visayas – gave their all to advance into the remaining rounds, the press release added.*

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2010/October/27/negor4.htm

jsl_bxu1206

October 27th, 2010, 11:09 AM

St. Paul U Dumaguete to install new president
Cebu Daily News First Posted 07:41:00 10/26/2010

ST. Paul University Dumaguete (SPUD) will install its new university president on Oct. 29.

Sr. Nintha Lucilla Navarro Baldado, SPC, current president of St. Paul University in Quezon City, will be installed as SPUD's 11th president at the university's Apostle Chapel.

Sr. Baldado is a native of Dumaguete City, Negros Oriental and belongs to the congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres.

She finished elementary, secondary and tertiary education at SPUD. She graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1980.

She completed her Master in Business Administrationin 2003 at the International Academy of Management and Economics (IAME) in Makati City, Metro Manila.

She also finished her doctorate degree in Philosophy in Educational Management at De La Salle University.

The installation of the new president will wrap up SPUD's Founder's Day celebration from Oct. 20 to 29.

http://globalnation.inquirer.net/cebudailynews/community/view/20101026-299819/St-Paul-U-Dumaguete-to-install-new-president

xxxriainxxx

October 27th, 2010, 02:20 PM

SSC Guys in Dumaguete please look into this case. This is horrible!

Baby ‘butanding’ shot dead, butchered in Negros Oriental
(http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20101027-300096/Baby-butanding-shot-dead-butchered-in-Negros-Oriental)By Alex Pal
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 18:50:00 10/27/2010

Filed Under: Environmental Issues, Crime, Philippines - Regions
DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines—A baby whale shark (Rhincodon typus) that was trapped inside a fishpen in a coastal barangay in Negros Oriental was allegedly shot dead by the fishpen owner and cut up by villagers, a local official said.

Job Tagle, municipal environment and natural resources officer of Amlan town, said they went to the beach of Barangay Bio-os after receiving the report at 9 a.m. and found that the endangered whale shark, locally known as "butanding," had already been butchered and divided among villagers there and of nearby Barangay (village) Polo in Tanjay City.

"When we got there, the residents had already cut up the shark. We were only able to retrieve the head for burial," Tagle said Tuesday.

Based on the size of the head of the butanding and eyewitness accounts, Tagle estimated the weight of the marine creature to be about a ton. "It was still a baby," he added.

Tagle quoted a police report as saying that the slain whale shark had more than 30 bullet wounds. The police believed that the slow-moving filter feeding shark was killed by the owner of the fishpen.

He said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources would file a case against the suspect.

Sightings of butandings have been reported in Tañon Strait, a protected seascape.

Tuesday’s incident is the second case of a butanding death in recent years. Four years ago, an adult male butanding was found dead on the shore of Barangay Piapi in Dumaguete City.

ritche

October 27th, 2010, 04:00 PM

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October 27th, 2010, 04:15 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2010, 04:37 PM

4 Visayas schools advance into quarterfinals

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The slots for the semi-finals are clearly up for grabs among schools from only Luzon and Visayas, with Manila teams raking in most wins in the determining matches today.

Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo, Foundation University (FU) in Dumaguete, University of San Jose Recoletos (USJR) of Cebu and University of St. La Salle (USLS) in Bacolod are the lone teams giving a face to the Visayas bloc tomorrow.

A more cut-throat fight is, however, expected between USJR and USLS, which belong to a similar bracket in the men’s division, as they compete over a common semi-finals slot. In the same division, FU goes up against University of the Philippines-Diliman (UP-D).

In the women’s division, the Visayas bloc finds hope in CPU and USLS, which will compete against De La Salle University (DLSU) and National University (NU), respectively.

Manila schools see wider representation in at least the next final series round with additional quarterfinalists Adamson University, Far Eastern University, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Rizal Technological University and University of Santo Tomas. (Media Center – Beverly Zeña Jane Linao)

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October 27th, 2010, 04:41 PM

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October 27th, 2010, 04:43 PM

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October 27th, 2010, 05:02 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2010, 05:11 PM

Negros Oriental to host CVIRAA

Some five thousand athletes and sports officials are expected to converge in Negros Oriental, which will be hosting the Central Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet next month.

The provincial government has assigned 15 playing venues for the various sports disciplines. These include: Silliman University Ballfield, Perdices Coliseum, Lamberto Macias Sports and Cultural Center, Robinsons Place Dumaguete, Aqua Center, Negros Oriental High School, among others.

Dr. Ricaredo Borgonia, Regional Director of the Department of Education, said that the regional competitions will foster unity among all participants. He assures that strict security will be implemented in all playing venues and other areas where the athletes and officials will be billeted. The launching of the CVIRAA Meet in Negros Oriental was attended by top officials of the province led by Acting Governor Roel Degamo, Thursday.

Dili na ma undang ang mga activities sa atong Syudad....::lol::lol::lol::lol:.....Pagka sadya

Alinghi

October 27th, 2010, 05:28 PM

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October 27th, 2010, 05:43 PM

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October 27th, 2010, 05:47 PM

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nicko

October 27th, 2010, 05:50 PM

After UNIGAMES, comes CVIRAA then the City Charter Day, then City Fiesta / Sandurot Festival!! Daymn! Hehehe

jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2010, 05:51 PM

After UNIGAMES, comes CVIRAA then the City Charter Day, then City Fiesta / Sandurot Festival!! Daymn! Hehehe

Can we insert the HARI NG NEGROS 2010 :lol::lol::lol:

jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2010, 05:52 PM

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Finally the long wait is over.... thanks for the update Prime.

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October 27th, 2010, 05:54 PM

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This is the biggest boutique inside RPD.... Thanks PRime

nicko

October 27th, 2010, 05:56 PM

Finally the long wait is over.... thanks for the update Prime.

Weh? Were you really waiting?.... For Dunkin Donuts? hehehe :lol:

Musta dems? im sure nagka vitamin A overdose naka sa Unigames!! :lol:

nicko

October 27th, 2010, 06:00 PM

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jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2010, 06:42 PM

Weh? Were you really waiting?.... For Dunkin Donuts? hehehe :lol:

Musta dems? im sure nagka vitamin A overdose naka sa Unigames!! :lol:

Kinda...hehehe... actually nag line judge ko for half day sa badminton......ni quit ko kay gi-away ko sa coach sa Adamson U team.... :lol::lol::lol::lol: ..... It is not easy to be a line judge.....promise..... I will never do it again.... :lol::lol::lol:... 750 ang pay per day.....

I actually have my bet...sa volleyball Men sa USLS bacolod number 7..bwahahahaah....and de la joya of Ateneo de Manila U.........

Wala ko ka kita sa swimming.... hope maka adto ko...ehehheheheh

nicko

October 27th, 2010, 06:51 PM

jundem_dq63

October 27th, 2010, 06:57 PM

really? i was serving as medic in the badminton games for two straight days.. eventually i got bored then i transferred to serve at the football games just today. enjoyed much... will serve at RPD tomorrow for taekwondo..:) if i ddnt transfer then maybe we wud have met at the court.... palibrehon unta tkaw

Yes...that was last Monday Morning and wala na ko ni balik in the afternoon coz naluoy ko sa akong self... heheehe....... I thought it was just an ordinary IN and OUT...bwahahha..... anyways...charge to experience....

Good job Nicko, pwedi pa ko mag nursing para sa next na unigames...:lol::lol::lol::lol: ..... kay magpa member ko sa Medical team....

So far, UNIGAMES 2010 is doing good.... :cheers::cheers::cheers:

jsl_bxu1206

October 28th, 2010, 08:37 AM

tsk tsk tsk, this should not happen again :ohno:

Baby ‘butanding’ shot dead, butchered in Negros Oriental
By Alex Pal
Inquirer Visayas
First Posted 18:50:00 10/27/2010

DUMAGUETE CITY, Philippines—A baby whale shark (Rhincodon typus) that was trapped inside a fishpen in a coastal barangay in Negros Oriental was allegedly shot dead by the fishpen owner and cut up by villagers, a local official said.

Job Tagle, municipal environment and natural resources officer of Amlan town, said they went to the beach of Barangay Bio-os after receiving the report at 9 a.m. and found that the endangered whale shark, locally known as "butanding," had already been butchered and divided among villagers there and of nearby Barangay (village) Polo in Tanjay City.

"When we got there, the residents had already cut up the shark. We were only able to retrieve the head for burial," Tagle said Tuesday.

Based on the size of the head of the butanding and eyewitness accounts, Tagle estimated the weight of the marine creature to be about a ton. "It was still a baby," he added.

Tagle quoted a police report as saying that the slain whale shark had more than 30 bullet wounds. The police believed that the slow-moving filter feeding shark was killed by the owner of the fishpen.

He said the Department of Environment and Natural Resources would file a case against the suspect.

Sightings of butandings have been reported in Tañon Strait, a protected seascape.

Tuesday’s incident is the second case of a butanding death in recent years. Four years ago, an adult male butanding was found dead on the shore of Barangay Piapi in Dumaguete City.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20101027-300096/Baby-butanding-shot-dead-butchered-in-Negros-Oriental

Alinghi

October 28th, 2010, 11:10 AM

DLS-CSB defends, surrenders title in 2 lawn tennis divisions

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The lawn tennis championship matches this morning witnessed De La Salle-College of St. Benilde (DLS-CSB) strongly defending its title in one division and giving an easy win to its supposed opponent in another.

As the 15th University Games (UNIGAMES) hosted by Silliman University nears a close, DLS-CSB holds on to its title as it earned its first gold following its victory over Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) in the men’s division.

DLS-CSB coach John Rey Moreno, who has been with the team for two years, considers their win a privilege. Pressure was mounting as ADMU also put up a good fight. His team, however, kept focus, ensuring an in every after hitting the ball.

ADMU is this year’s first runner-up, followed by De La Salle University (DLSU), which slid by a rank from its standing last year.

Meanwhile, the turnout for DLS-CSB in the women’s division did not make a repeat of its last year’s triumph. The team failed to participate in this year’s UNIGAMES, clearly putting off their chances at defending their title as champs.

Moreno explained that “medical problems” caused DLS-CSB’s inability to join this year.

DLSU won against ADMU in a super tie break that quickly pegged the scores at 10-4.

Coach Pereme Jeremia Alina of DLSU said his team clinched this year’s title because of good preparation. “Our players did their best. The Ateneans played well, but we had the luckiest shots,” he added.

Similar to its standing in the men’s division, ADMU ranked second to DLUS, followed by the University of the Philippines-Diliman (Media Center – Dorothy Mae E. Acabo)

Alinghi

October 28th, 2010, 11:12 AM

Archery’s regular inclusion in UNIGAMES sought

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This year’s University Games (UNIGAMES) pioneers in its 15-year history the playing of a sport that has given sophistication to the use of the bow and arrow.

The suggestion of Silliman University, 15th UNIGAMES’ host, to include archery initially as a demo sport materialized with Visayas schools Silliman and La Salle University (Ozamiz) reinforcing the promise of the sport.

Silliman and other schools with archery in its sports program are, however, seeking for its inclusion as a regular sport on top of 14 others.

UNIGAMES Corporation president Roger Banzuela said groundwork for archery to become a mainstay in the UNIGAMES has started, in support of this year’s present initiative.

“We have asked the National Archery Association to campaign for participants, and they have responded to help us make it a regular sport in the next years to come. We remain optimistic for this to happen,” Banzuela said.

For archery to be recognized as a regular sport, Banzuela said it has to sustain the participation of at least four schools – something that he foresee can be achieved with consistent marketing and promotional events.

Banzuela said the country’s chances of making it big in the Olympics are with, with Filipino athletes’ top standing in international events. In fact, Silliman has produced already a number of internationally renowned archers, among them are Olympians Rowel Merto, Lisa Ygnalaga, Jennifer Chan and Mark Javier, who was the lone Filipino in the2008 Beijing Olympics.

The series of demo games in archery had Silliman taking the lead in all three categories (30meter, 50 meter and Olympic round) in both men and women’s divisions. (Media Center- Klein F. Emperado)