I'm keeping my fingers crossed regarding the total reconstruction of the gov't site. Sad to say it really lags behind other major cities in terms of "UPDATED" data.

Don't you worry. Anytime soon you'll see a brand new iligan city official website. It's totally different from what we have now. I'm 100% sure about this because one of the webmasters is a friend of mine.

Galing mo talaga @Alingatong. Ang dami mong connections. hehehe

^^Magaling ka rin naman eh.

Ang sabihin mo "Ang Gagaling Natin". :)

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This pension house near IMCC is almost done.

Don't you worry. Anytime soon you'll see a brand new iligan city official website. It's totally different from what we have now. I'm 100% sure about this because one of the webmasters is a friend of mine.

sory cant help 2 eavesdrop u guys...it really breaks my heart bout our official website undergoing several major reconstruction, since i also used 2 work here last year as a researcher. dapat sa una ra ni bah...daghan kau ko mga nkuha unta na mga helpful data na wala jud ghapon na-post o na-update man lang due 2 some unhealthy and unprofessional reasons w/c i dont want 2 elaborate. try 2 browse other govt.websyts and u'll see how far and behind kaau ta nterms of updated info-feed, user-friendliness etc.

i do hope ds duys handling this task will really put their heart and soul dli lang ila IT knowledge in puttng up a more accurate, user-friendly and updated www.iligan-city.gov.ph. o heard even b4 dat u're reli good. m still wid u all d way eventhough i'm no longer connected 2 ds site.


:)

@djLeX yes i agree. the site should have been overhauled long time ago. i really hope that with the reconstruction of the gov't website it will be more accurate, user-friendly and updated everyday.

To the webmaster wish you goodluck.

@Alingatong nagmukhang luma ang IMCC Hospital with the construction of this pension house.

@djLeX yes i agree. the site should have been overhauled long time ago. i really hope that with the reconstruction of the gov't website it will be more accurate, user-friendly and updated everyday.

To the webmaster wish you goodluck.

This time, i see no reason why the city govt. can't maintain a far better, more accurate and updated website. They have now acquired a fast DSL internet connection and a new web server. The website will be maintained by a pool of talented people headed by a friend of mine under CAD-ICTC.

^^ that's good. yehey to that :banana:

suggest ko lang pala sa webmaster huwag mo na ilagay mukha ng mayor natin sa front page ng site katulad ng cebu official government websites. gawan mo nalang ng link exclusive para sa kanya. thanks

me too i also hope for a better and updated iligan city govt website...i used to visit there everyday and even now but all i see is the same news and info...

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New commercial bldg. near Pala-o Public Market, ready for occupancy.

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whoooo.. salamat sa pics alingatong... i am really starting to love the new buildings.

Epays Letchon Manok/Simon's Internet Cafe looks very nice.. why? because of the brick wall texture... that makes it look really european. I wonder if the rest of the city businesses would start to have brick texture on its facades and then iligan would start to look european lol - modern nga lang.

also that building @ New commercial bldg. near Pala-o Public Market, ready for occupancy. It looks really good, not just another building with no taste at all.

Anybody know if the local government has plans on properly managing those messy wires? Preferably putting em underground?

^^ haven't heard any plans yet.

I haven't seen that new commercial bldg. near Pala-o Public Market. I'll check it out soon...

Makikita din pala ang mga heart post sa buhanginan hill.

Tagline na natin ngayon ay Feb-ibig sa iligan...the city of love :lol:

Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Shipping agency apologizes for delayed trip
By Erwin Ambo S. Delilan

"WE APOLOGIZE for the inconvenience this has caused our passengers, and we thank them for their patience and understanding as the management extends its sincerest apologies to all the passengers inconvenienced by the unforeseen delay," the Aboitiz Transport Shipping (ATS) said in a statement.

Super Ferry 9, which was loaded with 517 passengers from Bacolod to Iligan was towed in the vicinity of Sipalay, in southern Negros to the Iloilo Port Tuesday morning after experiencing technical problems at about 8 nautical miles off Daog point, south west of Negros island at about 2 a.m. Tuesday.

A corporate statement from ATS-Manila said that the company immediately dispatched SF 1 from Zamboanga via Iloilo to assist SF 9.

As of press time, ATS said that SF 1 and SF 9 will arrive the Iloilo port 6 a.m. Wednesday instead of itsorginial schedule of 10 a.m. Tuesday.

But all passengers (composed of 492 adults and 25 minors) on board are safe and being attended to by 124 vessel crew who are updating the passengers of the situation on an hourly basis, and making sure that there is sufficient supply of food and resources.

ATS statement also said that Philippine Coast Guard Vessel 3502 was also dispatched to assist in the operation, even as a replacement vessel was already dispatched and expected to arrive Iloilo on Wednesday to bring the passengers to their destinations.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/bac/2007/02/21/bus/shipping.agency.apologizes.for.delayed.trip.html)

ILIGAN CITY COUNCIL RECEIVES DISTINCTION
By: EAMayormita
CIO Press Release
February 21, 2007

The Iligan City Council was honored as “Best Sangguniang Panlungsod” for Highly-Urbanized City Category in the whole Region 10 for the year 2006. DILG City Director Meles Samporna confirmed Cagayan de Oro-based DILG-Region 10 Director and Regional Awards Committee Quirino Libunao’s message that evaluators saw how organized the Iligan City Council under Vice-Mayor Dy’s leadership is with its councilors in designated cubicles housed in its own legislative building. High impact resolutions and ordinances from regular sessions with a usual full attendance on deck gave the local Sangguniang Panlungsod an edge over the other contenders.

Evaluators for the regional category visited Iligan last February 1. DILG Iligan has submitted pertinent documents supporting the City Council’s nomination for the national level to the national evaluation committee on the 9th.

Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz proudly considers this distinction as another milestone for the City Government of Iligan being a standout among the note-worthy cities in the country.

Source (http://www.iligan-city.gov.ph/details.php?newsid=1172040351)

I haven't seen that new commercial bldg. near Pala-o Public Market. I'll check it out soon...

@Ikra is right. That new commercial building is not a so so. You must see it yourself. It's located near Sunburst Resto in Pala-o. :)

^^Kudos to our city council. Keep it up! :)

@Ikra is right. That new commercial building is not a so so. You must see it yourself. It's located near Sunburst Resto in Pala-o. :)

Construction of that building was fast. i didn't noticed it the last time i went to Sunburst . Good color combination. Similar with the new pension house near IMCC.

GOOD NEWS!!!the FIBA has lifted the ban on the PHILIPPINES enabling the country to play in major international BASKETBALL tournaments such as the ASIAN GAMES, OLYMPIC GAMES, FIBA-ASIA CHAMPIONSHIPS that are all FIBA sanctioned tournaments effective FEBRUARY 21, 2007!!!

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Way sapayan. :)

BTW, I heard that BusinessWorld will be featuring Iligan. Is it true?

Yup its true brod @Alingatong. In fact ive heard that they will be using the pictures you posted in SSC for some info. Congrats brod....:)

^^ wow. that's really good news. congratulations @Alingatong. we're all proud of you. :)

^^It's too early. I haven't seen any picture of mine being published. Let's wait and see. :)

Competitive Mid-size Cities

Zamboanga City - 142,100
Butuan City - 81,728
Iligan City - 81,337
General Santos City - 53,606
Cagayan de Oro City - 48,885.83
Tarlac City - 35,000
Batangas City - 28,330
Lipa City - 20,940
Bacolod City - 16,145
Iloilo City - 7,023
San Fernando City, Pampanga - 6,774
Angeles City - 6,216.16
Baguio City - 4,900

Note: Land Area (in hectares)

I only found 13 out of 15. I don't know the other 2 added in the latest AIM survey.

nice find @greg..

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this one looks like a typical Cafe Laguna..

nice find @greg..

thanks. actually i researched the data in their(city) official websites. hehehe

What an effort...lols

ok lang. ginusto ko eh

Guys, there's an on-going DevInfo Exhibit at the City Hall Lobby. Statistical Informations coming from different National and Local Offices are available for public viewing.

The City Project Monitoring Committee (CPMC) of Iligan Headed by Archt. GIL R. BALONDO has been chosen the OUTSTANDING CPMC in the city (Highly Urbanized) Category of the 2007 Search for Outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committee in Region 10.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!:banana: :banana: :banana:

^^ nice nga pasidongog for iligan city...mga bai naa ko i post diri pohon nga gi reclaim na ang area sa tambacan og na boulevard ang saray area...mga few days mahuman nako gamit lang og MSPAINT...i hope ingon ana pud ang iligan pohon no? hehehe

Congratulations to the City Project Monitoring Committee headed by Archt. GIL R. BALONDO :)

^^ nice nga pasidongog for iligan city...mga bai naa ko i post diri pohon nga gi reclaim na ang area sa tambacan og na boulevard ang saray area...mga few days mahuman nako gamit lang og MSPAINT...i hope ingon ana pud ang iligan pohon no? hehehe

ok. we'll wait for it.

I've learned from the DevInfo Exhibit that based on 2005 stat, 4 out of 10 vehicles in Iligan were not registered. The authority is calling all Iliganons who owned vehicle(s) to register them.

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@Alingatong Are there Statistical Informations at the DevInfo Exhibit regarding the economic performace of Iligan from 2000 onwards?

RDC-10 declares winners of search for best LPMC
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

Cagayan de Oro City (22 February) -- Regional Director Myra V. Balandra of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) in region 10 said she is confident the people will be enlightened on the economic situation of the country.

“Indeed, our economy has not only grown but is delivering a strong social payback to the people in terms of growing confidence, investments, jobs, food, infrastructure, health and education,” she said.

People should listen to the report of Pres. Arroyo on the economic performance of the Philippines, last year, to appreciate her efforts and acknowledge that the economy would have grown more, if the opposition simply piped down the political noise and the destabilization attempts, she also said.

Meanwhile, Balandra said the Regional Development Council of Northern Mindanao (RDC-10) through the Regional Project Monitoring Committee (RPMC) has conducted the Search for Outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committees (LPMC) among the region’s provinces, cities and municipalities whose mayors are presidents of the league of municipalities.

“Covering the period 2004-2006, the search was aimed at motivating the local chief executives (LCE) and local development councils (LDC) to facilitate project implementation, rationalize monitoring and evaluation (M&E) of programs and projects and heighten the advocacy on the use of M&E information for decision-making,” Balandra said.

A mechanism for M&E to ensure timely completion and delivery of programs and projects, the RPMES assists the LCE’s in making well-informed decisions for good governance, the adoption of which is part of the thrust of making institutions and people more effective, efficient and accountable to the public.

On the other hand, Balandra said the criteria of the search include the organization of the LPMC, capability building activities in consonance with the Regional Project M&E System, up-to-date reporting on the status of programs and projects, information dissemination on RPMES reports, non-government/people’s organization (NGO/PO) participation in monitoring activities and institutional arrangement for the operation of the RPMES.

Declared winners are Misamis Occidental and the cities of Gingoog and Iligan for provincial, component city and high-urbanized city categories, respectively. No winner, however, was cited in the municipal category.

Also cited are Lanao del Norte and Camiguin, 1st and 2nd runners-up, provincial category, Tangub and Malybalay Cities, 1st and 2nd runners-up, city category and Lopez Jaena, Misamis Occidental, Impasug-ong, Bukidnon and Bacolod, Lanao del Norte, 1st, 2nd and 3rd runners-up, respectively, municipal category, Balandra also said. (PIA 10)

Excerpt from the article entitiled...
NG to reimburse Landbank for cash advances to CARP
By MARIANNE GO
The Philippine Star

...The World Bank is one of Landbank’s foreign source for credit programs for countryside development.

This year, the Landbank is securing a new $100-million loan, approximately P4.8 billion, from the World Bank for Support for Strategic Local Development and Investment (S2LDI) which facilitates Local Government Units’ access to financing for strategic infrastructure investments.

The loan was approved in October last year and is scheduled for drawdown in March this year.

The LGU of Iligan is one of the beneficiaries of the World Bank loan.

Source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=67806)

wala bay pictures sa saray? how about ang mga litsonan sa tambo?

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^^ sana mailipat na ng city gov't ang mga squatters na nakatira dito

Meron kayang plano ang gobyerno na ilipat yong mga squatters dyan sa saray? sayang kasi yong lugar. Fronting the bay pa naman.

Ang ganda siguro kung ala Baywalk yong Saray. :)

I hope they do. Ganda siguro tingnan may boulevard or a seaside park there.

Meron 'atang plan dati to construct a coastal road. Parang sa roxas boulevard ng Maynila. Ano na kayang nagyari doon?

^^ sana mailipat na ng city gov't ang mga squatters na nakatira dito

Saan naman kaya ililipat ng gobyerno ang mga squatters kung saka-sakaling i-develop yong Saray?

HELLO PIPZ HOW ARE YOU GUYS!

^^ Ahhh The Coastal Road Project. Naglahong parang bula. If I'm not mistaken administration pa ni Yanez yan.

Saan naman kaya ililipat ng gobyerno ang mga squatters kung saka-sakaling i-develop yong Saray?

ewan. basta outside the city proper.

^^pag-nag-change ba yong admin, automatic ba na scratch kaagad yong mga project proposals ng dating admin?

ANY NEWS ABOUT THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW ELECTRIC POWER PLANT " LANAO HYDRO ELECTRIC POWER PLANT" , any update on that news?

So, if ever that electric plant will be operational so, iligan city will have 3 electric power plant. The NPC (Agus Hydro electric), Iligan diesel Power plant and the new Lanao hydro electric power plant.

^^pag-nag-change ba yong admin, automatic ba na scratch kaagad yong mga project proposals ng dating admin?

I think not. Depende na siguro yan if the gov't wishes to pursue a proposal. Alam mo naman lahat ng administration may sariling projects...

^^ ^^ Ang dami kasing projects na di natuloy pag new administration. Like, anong nangyari doon sa ginawang sports complex?

Iligan diesel Power plant ? eto ba yung Northern Mindanao Power Corporation @iliganon Boy?

^^ ^^ Ang dami kasing projects na di natuloy pag new administration. Like, anong nangyari doon sa ginawang sports complex?

Project yun ni Quijano.

Iligan diesel Power plant ? eto ba yung Northern Mindanao Power Corporation @iliganon Boy?

Yep! yun po ang new name nila ILIGAN DISEL POWER PLANT

"I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord,"plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." - Jeremiah 29:11

All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them. - Walt Disney
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Welcome to Iligan City

"Iligan is a city with big dreams." And it has the will and the means to make these dreams come true.

From a small trading and farming town of several thousand inhabitants sixty years ago, it has metamorphosed into an industrial city with more than 400,000 culturally-diverse people living and working harmoniously towards their individual and the city’s well-being.

The Vision Iligan City is envisioned to become “a beautiful, prosperous and dynamic city where culturally diverse and empowered people are working in harmony to achieve balanced and sustainable growth, attuned to globalization.”

Development Strategies The city recognizes that the key to progress lies on a holistic development strategy that includes strengthening the role of the city as an industrial, institutional, and sub-regional commercial and service center. To this end, Iligan City has identified the following goals to support its long-term development vision.

To provide equitable access to basic services to an empowered citizenry

To sustain agri-industry and ecotourism, improve agriculture and enhance commerce

To ensure efficient, reliable and effective delivery of infrastructure and utilities to its populace and to sustain agri-industrial and eco-tourism development

To protect and rehabilitate ecosystems and promote the sustainable and judicious land use and development

To establish and promote an accountable, efficient and dynamic organizational and management structure.

Region: Northern Mindanao (Region X)
Province: Lanao del Norte
District: 1st district
No. of Barangays: 44
Income Class: 1st Class; highly-urbanized
Area: 81,337 hectares
Population: 410,058 in 55,952 households (2006 Census NSO-Region 10 Sub-Office. Tibanga, Iligan City)
Growth rate from the previous year: 2.00%
Average Growth Rate: .4 to .8%
(It is expected that by year 2010 ILIGAN's population will reach 500,000+)

How to get there:

By Airplane:
- 1 hour and 20 minutes from Manila to Cagayan de Oro City
- 30 minutes from CEBU to Cagayan de Oro City
By Boat:
- 30 hours from Manila to Iligan City
- 9 hours from Cebu to Iligan City
By Land:
- 40 hours from Manila, via Surigao to Cagayan de Oro City
- 10 hours from Davao to Cagayan de Oro City
- 1 hour and 30 minutes from Cagayan de Oro City to Iligan City

COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS

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Central Business District

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Urban Development

The city's urban rehabilitation shall be patterned after a more compact urban development plan, i.e. a circumferential-type of development. This pattern creates a heirarchy of functions (and size) that distributes some of the activities from the central business district to the nodes (north and south growth areas) around them. These nodes shall be interconnected through a radial and circumferential road system. This design will foster a more efficient circulation system and corridor development.

Public Markets

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Central Market - Photo by Alingatong

INFRASTRUCTURE

Roads and Highways

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National Highway - Photo by Alingatong

Road network: 392.120 kilometer

4 circumferential road systems are being drawn. C1 and C2 will improve the circulation of the inner city while C3 and C4 will connect the linear raods of the neighboring barangays.

Bridges

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Mandulog Bridge I (far end) - Photo by Alingatong

That bridge would soon connect Iligan-Bukidnon Road and the proposed C3.

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Nonocan Bridge - Photo by Alingatong

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Bridges: 2,900.22 linear meter

Seaport

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Philippine Ports Authority - Iligan City Port

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Kiwalan Cove - Photo by Julius Vacalares

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Iligan City has one government port and 10 private ports servicing the incoming and outgoing domestic and international shipping. The port of Iligan is the base port and is designed to service as a multipurpose port facility to handle cargoes and passenger traffic while the private ports are specialized ports to service the incoming raw materials and outgoing semi-finished and finished products for the industry owners.

Airport

Iligan (Balo-i) Airport

There is an airport functionally classified as a secondary airport and handles 19-50 seater aircrafts. It is located in the Municipality of Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, 17 kilometers south of Iligan City. To meet the growing demand of flights to and from Northern Mindanao, the city government is making a push for flight service. Currently, the city officials are negotiating with SeaAir and Asian Spirit.

Water

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Dams and Reservoirs - Photos Courtesy of Madam Christine Orbe of ICWS

The city is blessed with 9 springs:

Abaga Spring
Anahaw Spring
Bagong Silang Spring
Ditucalan Springs I & II
Jardin Spring
Matu-ug Spring
Panaghoyan Spring
Quarry Spring
Timoga Spring

Level I: 225 shallow and deep wells, Level II: 372 public faucets, Level III: 11 sources of water supply at 10,695 gal./min

Iligan has about 900 ha. of inland bodies of water. It has the lowest water rates in the entire country, which only cost P20 per cubic meter.

Power

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Power Plants

The place where the three Hydro-Electric Power Plants are located, the AGUS V, VI and VII plus 2 diesel power plants (NMPC) located in Brgy. Mapalad. The National Power Corporation through the Iligan Light and Power Co., provides the power needs of Iligan City. Some industries are being served directly by NPC.

Comparatively, overall power rates in Iligan are still considered the cheapest among the major cities in the country.

TRANSPORT SERVICES

Land

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Integrated Bus & Jeepney Terminal-North Bound - Photo by Alingatong

Integrated Bus & Jeepney Terminal-South Bound - (Photo to follow)

2 Bus companies with tourist class coaches available every 15minutes interval plying to Cagayan De Oro City, Marawi, Pagadian, Ozamis, Dipolog and as far as Zamboanga City.

-Rural Transit, Super 5 Transport

Sea

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5 shipping lines transporting cargoes and passegers bound for Cebu, Manila, & Ozamis City.

-SuperFerry, CebuFerries, Negros Navigation, Gothong Lines, Sulpicio Lines

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

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MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology - Photos by Alingatong

MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology is an autonomous external campus of the Mindanao State University System. It received its charter on July 12, 1968 as provided for in Republic Act 5363.

The history of the Institute goes back to 1946 with the establishment of the Iligan High School (IHS). In 1956, the IHS was converted into the Lanao Technical School (LTS) under the Bureau of Vocational Education. In 1965, RA 4626 converted LTS into the Northern Mindanao Institute of Technology (NMIT). However, this law was not implemented. On July 12, 1968, RA No. 5363 integrated Lanao Technical School into the MSU System.

During the 62nd meeting of the MSU Board of Regents on March 12, 1975, the first comprehensive reorganizational plan for the Institute was approved under BOR Resolution No. 894, s. 1975. This plan made the Institute the first autonomous campus of the MSU System.
In the years that followed, MSU-IIT continually expanded and developed its academic programs. While doing so, it also enhanced research, infrastructure and cultural activities.

Center of Excellence in:
Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics

Center of Development in:
Ceramics Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering

CHED Zonal Research Center for:
Region XII, ARMM, Region IX

Center of Development of Excellence in:
Information & Communications Technology, Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Learning Hub for Northern Mindanao (DOST), Virtual Center for Technology Innovation – Microelectronics (DOST), College of Arts & Social Sciences Passed First Level & Second Level Accreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered Colleges and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP), College of Education Passed First Level & Second Level Accreditation by the Accrediting Agency of Chartered and Universities of the Philippines (AACCUP)

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La Salle Academy - Photo by Alingatong

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St. Michael's College - Photo by Alingatong

Iligan Capitol College
St. Peter's College
Iligan Medical Center College
Lyceum of Iligan Foundation
Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital College

259 schools (122 public; 137 private; 28 madrasah) including vocational and technical schools

CULTURE AND THE ARTS

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

Natural

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Maria Cristina Falls - Photo by metaboring john @ flickr.com

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Mimbalut Falls - Photo by Ellan_05 @ flickr.com

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Limunsudan Falls - Photo by Julius Vacalares

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Tinago Falls - Photo by Julius Vacalares

There are more than 23 waterfalls you can find in the city.

* Abaga Falls
* Bridal Veil Falls
* Dalipuga Falls
* Digkianlao Falls
* Dodiongan Falls
* Gata Falls
* Guimbalolan Falls
* Hindang Falls
* Ikog Falls
* Kalisaon Falls
* Kalubihon Falls
* Kamadahan Falls
* Kibalaug Falls
* Languyon Falls
* Langilanon Falls
* Limunsudan Falls
* Linanot Falls
* Malaigang Falls
* Malapacan Falls
* Malinao Falls
* Maria Cristina Falls
* Mimbalut Falls
* Pampam Falls
* Pindarangonan Falls
* Rogongon Falls
* Sikyop Falls
* Tinago Falls

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Beaches - Photo by Charles O. Sy

Hindang Caves

A cave complex with 6-8 caves, with big entrance and beautifically formed stalactites and stalagmites inside its chamber and it is located at Brgy. Hindang, 31 kms. from the city.

Bulalang Cave
Big entrance, long tunnel chamber, bats can be seen in this cave, located at Sitio Bulalang, Brgy. Dalipuga

Kabacsanan Cave
Narro entrance leading to a wide chamber, located at Brgy. Kabacsanan

Tabunan Cave Complex
A cave complex with 6-8 caves with most caves with narrow entrances with long & deep chambers, located at Brgy. Kabacsanan

Matoog Cave
Cave with an undergournd spring supplying water to Brgy. Kiwalan

Lirop Cave
Two caves, one narrow entrance & big chamber and the other with a big entrance & deep drop chamber, located at Brgy. Kiwalan

Bunawan Cave Complex
4-6 small cave clusters with small chambers, located at Brgy. Bunawan

Lacub Cave
Cave with narrow opening & small chamber, located at Brgy. Bunawan

Linanot Cave
Cave with narrow "man-size" entrance leading to along multi-chambered cave, located at Brgy. Bunawan

Mabuhay Cave Complex
3 clusters cave, located at Brgy. Bunawan

Bacuetana Cave
Cave with small opening with narrow chamber, located at Brgy. Mainit

Pahina Cave
Cave small opening leading to a big chamber, located at Brgy. Mainit

Pugaan Cave
Cave with big opening with small & big chambers, located at Brgy. Pugaan

Mt. Agad-Agad

A mountain which has an estimated height 1,600 ft. above sea level. It affords a full view of Iligan City by night or day, ideal for the adventurous type, hikers and mountaineers. It is located at Brgy. Puga-an

Sagada Peak - Brgy. Kalilangan

Mount Gabunan - Brgy. Rogongon

Mount Amulungan - Brgy. Panuroganan

Man-made

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St. Michael's Cathedral - Photo by Jun Tiin

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Mosque along Camague Hiway - Photo by Alingatong

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Resurrection of the Lord Chinese Filipino Catholic Community Parish

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City Public Plaza - Photo by Jun Tiin

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Anahaw Amphitheater - Photo by Alingatong

The famous hilltop Anahaw Amphitheater at the vicinity of Iligan City Hall, located 130 ft above sea level. The amphitheater is a favorite venue for many recreational, sports and cultural events among city residents.

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City Hall Grounds - Photo by Alingatong

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Centennial Park - Photo by peenkfrik @ flickr.com

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Golf & Country Club of Iligan - Photo Courtesy of the City Tourism Office

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Timoga Pools - Photo by Alingatong

Only 9 kilometers away, it is known for its cool crystal clear waters freely flowing downstream to several swimming pools. Sheds, snack bars, cottages and lechon stall are available.

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MVC Park & Lagoon - Photo by Alingatong

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GSPI (NSC) Guest House

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Chelina Beach Resort
Pandan, Sta. Felomina, Iligan City - Photo by Alingatong

Amenities and Services: * Native Seafoods Restaurant * Swimming Pool * Function Room/Hall * Live-in Seminar Facilities * Catering Services * Transport Facilities * Room Service * Billard Table * Beach Front Swimming * Picnic Huts and Tables * Children's Playground * In House Movie * Guarded Parking Space * 24-Hour Security Service

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Maze Park Resort - Photo by g0Rs

The Maze Park Country Resort is a perfect place for nature lovers. It is about 11 kilometers away from the city proper and has olympic-size swimming pools, cottages, a function hall, restaurant and botanical park with birds and animals.

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Macapagal-Macaraeg Ancestral House

This ancestral house is home to artifacts from two Philippines presidents (Diosdado Macapagal and Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo). Located at Timoga, Iligan City. It has been declared as a Philippine Heritage Site.

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Laya Ancestral House - Photo by Alingatong

An old residential house of the Ubaldo Laya Family built in 1935. Several VIPs were hosted in this house, including presidents (Manuel L. Quezon, Manuel Roxas, Elpidio Quirino, Sergio Osmena) and US Ambassador Paul McNatt. During the Japanese occupation, the house was used as a hospital. The old building, still as sturdy as ever, once housed the Iligan Museum, the city’s tourism office, and Bayanihan Research Center

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Benjamin S. Andrada Building - Photo by Charles O. Sy

The pre-war mansion of Benjamin Andrada in Iligan City still stands today, majestic and magnificent as ever. Iliganons often passed by this grand building along what was then Gen. Woods St. on their way to the carnival at the Iligan City National High School grounds during city fiestas.

INDUSTRIES

Updated List of Industries

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Global Steelworks Philippines Inc.(formerly NSC)

Global Steelworks Philippines, Inc. (GSPI) is the Philippines largest steel manufacturer, with a capacity of two million tons per year. It exports 70 percent of its production primarily to other Asian nations. Over 1,000 skilled Filipino workers are employed by the company in Iligan where its manufacturing plant is located. GSPI is a subsidiary of Global Steel Holdings (GSH), which has operations in Bosnia, Bulgaria, Libya, Nigeria, India, and the Philippines. Worldwide, GSH produces in excess of 14 million tons of steel every year. Resumption of its operations has contributed much to jobs generation and boosted the city government’s tax revenues.

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Iligan Cement Corporation
Treasure Steel Corporation (Billet Plant)
Pilmico Mauri Foods Corporation
National Power Corporation
National Transmission Corporation
Northern Mindanao Power Corporation (Iligan Diesel Power Plant I & II)
Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
Refractories Corporation of the Philippines
San Miguel Corporation - Iligan Coconut Oil Mill
Maria Cristina Chemical Industries, Inc.
Granexport Manufacturing Corporation
Filipinas Eslon Manufacturing Corporation
Petronas Energy Philippines
London Biscuit Co.
Summa Alta Tierra Industries Corporation
Iligan Light & Power, Inc.
PLDT-Maranao Telephone Company Inc.
Newtech Pulp, Inc.
Holcim Philippines

SMEs and Cottage Industries

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Suka Pinakurat: Iligan's top-selling hot stuff

Here's another new product made in Iligan that's sweeping the country by storm. The name is "Suka Pinakurat," a spicy vinegar made from pure fermented coconut nectar and spices germane to the farmlands of Iligan (in photo).

"Suka Pinakurat" is a product of Green Gold Gourmet, a homegrown food processing family business in Iligan. It was started in 2000 by Rene Jose Stuart del Rosario. Sales and distribution was handled by his wife Donna Stuart del Rosario. Being new in the market, this product initially experienced stiff resistance in having it displayed and sold in retail establishments. The quality of "Suka Pinakurat" however could not be denied. Satisfied customers soon spread the word and introduced it to friends, family and associates.

After four years the quality and product acceptability was able to define itself. Currently "Suka Pinakurat" and other products of Green Gold Gourmet are available all over Mindanao, Visayas and Metro Manila. Influence has not been limited to the Philippines though as its products have penetrated the padala market for Filipinos with relatives outside the country. Currently the business is being handled by the youngest son, Reinard Donn Stuart del Rosario. And its product manufacturing capability has been increased by the expansion of existing work areas and the creation of new and dedicated product lines

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Cheding's Peanuts

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Cutflower and Orchid Industry

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Abaca

Product Description

Iligan City's OTOP ranges from the fiber to the finished products. The fiber produced is of the tangonon variety.

Product Lines

Abaca fiber , sinamay and hinabol, abaca handicraft products such as lei, bags, wedding give-away, roped abaca bark (upak)

Product History

The economic crisis that hit the country affected so much the economy of Iligan being a major industrial center in Mindanao. With this, a shift to agricultural development as a strategy was adopted to help in the city's economic recovery. Taking into consideration the city's comparative advantage over other areas, abaca was then selected as the city's OTOP, the industry to lead the dev't and was then and is still being supported through the integrated effort of the LGU, the different government agencies, financing agencies and the private sector.

Performance

Sales Fiber - P175,000/month
Handicraft - P 50,000.00
; January to June 2006
Markets Fiber - Newtech Pulp, Inc. Pazaka Traders, Villamor Trading, Arbel Trading
Production volume of OTOP firms (Annual) 60 tons per annum
Industry Linkage Local Government of Iligan, DTI, DOST, FIDA, Land Bank of the Phil.
Potentials of OTOP Phil. is still the number one supplier of abaca fiber in the world. It is one of few Phil products that have shown positive increase in terms of export sales as of the first quarter of 2006.

How many OTOP SMEs in the town?

5 major cooperatives from the five abaca growing barangays, 3 relatively large abaca traders, 5 women organizations from 2 hinterland and 3 coastal barangays, 3 SMEs ( 2 from the furniture sector, 1 from garment sector)

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Bamboo Products

Health Facilities

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Mindanao Sanitarium and Hosipital - Photo by Alingatong

E & R Hospital
Iligan Medical Center Hospital
Mercy Community Hospital
Dr. Uy's Hospital
St. Mary's Hospital
Gregorio T. Lluch Memorial Hospital

7 hospitals (6 private; 1 public), 44 brgy. health centers, 1 main health center


Welfare Facilities

112 day care centers, Silungan Center

Housing

85 private residential subdivision

PROJECTS ON THE RISE

On-going Projects

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Gaisano Mall Iligan - Photo by Alingatong

The construction of the four-storey Gaisano Mall strategically located in the city’s commercial hub along the National Highway in Barangay Villaverde is underway. The rise of this big mall is expected to reawaken shoppers’ interest to patronize local establishments.

Neopace Corporation, Inc.
Project Area: Lot: 1.5 ha.
Building: 43,813 sq. meter

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15-year Comprehensive Program for the improvement of water supply

The DBP has approved the P445 million loan appropriation. When completed, it is expected to solve the problem of inadequate water supply in the city.

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Iligan City Surveillance System

The monitoring room for the surveillance system will be housed here once completed.

Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz has given the go-signal to City Council Committee Chair on Research, Science and Information Technology Voltaire I. Rovira for the city government’s Surveillance System Project. Mayor Cruz deems it necessary to implement the project in the face of current threats Mindanao and other places in the country are facing. He sees no reason to delay its implementation as the project already has its own appropriation like two other projects of major importance, water supply and solid waste management.

Forty-eight strategic points are being eyed to accommodate the surveillance cameras with two monitoring centers, one at the Iligan City Hall and another at the Iligan City Police Office.
Brief Description : Installation, commissioning & configuration of the Iligan city-wide Wireless Surveillance (CCTV) System to include supply and delivery of materials and its peripherals of: central monitoring room, IP-Based CCTV Cameras Wireless equipment/connectivity, antenna posts & Towers and other related equipment/services
Approved Budget For the Contract : P8,900,000.00

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NPC Nature's Park - Photo by Alingatong

The Nature’s Park will be constructed in three phases, and is expected to be completed within three years.

Phase I will feature an orchidarium; a durian/rambutan/lanzones orchard; natural waterfalls; a bat park; a crocodile farm; a grotto in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes; a wishing well; and viewing decks along the banks of the Agus River.

Phase II calls for the construction of an aviary; a mini-zoo; a trekking site; a hanging bridge; cottages and sheds, and a children’s island park.

Phase III involves the construction and development of special areas for kayak rides and white-water rafting; a site for rock and wall climbing; fishing grounds; cable car stations with viewing decks.

The construction of Phase I will start this year.

Features:
- Cable Cars
- Waterfalls Viewing Decks
- Rock Wall Climbing
- Stairway to Switchyard
- Bat Park
- Science Centrum
- Entertainment Area
- Orchidarium and Butterfly Farm
- Kayak Area
- Fishing Ground
- Children's Playground
- Mini Zoo
- Crocodile Farm and Waterfalls
- Aviary
- Cottages
- White Water Rafting
- Hanging Bridge

Pilot-Material Recovery Facility in Brgy. Del Carmen

Iligan-Bukidnon Road

Road Rehabilitation

Iligan Aqua Peak

Bayug Bridge

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Commercial building along Quezon Avenue - Photo by Alingatong

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Commercial Bldg. along Aguinaldo Street - Photo by g0Rs

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Commercial Bldg. along Tibanga Highway - Photo by g0Rs

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Pension House near IMCC - Photo by Alingatong

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Commercial Bldg. near Pala-o Public Market - Photo by Alingatong

Commercial Building Corner Quezon and Andres Bonifacio Avenue

Proposals

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Proposed CMRF - Photo by Alingatong

The Central Material Recovery and Composting Facility will handle solid waste from Barangay MRF residuals, mixed/special solid waste from the city markets/ institutional sources, and mixed solid waste from households, which are beyond the capacity of the individual Barangay MRFs to process. Material Recovery Facility's capacity is 80 TPD (tons/day).

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Proposed Special Economic Zones

There are four areas identified. A portion of Brgy. Bonbonon, Brgy. Digkilaan, Brgy. Mandulog and Brgy. Suarez (NSC)

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Proposed Circumferential Road 3 (C3) by CPDO Iligan

President Gloria Arroyo has directed the Regional Development Council–10 for the inclusion of the approval for the C3 or Circumferential Road Project, a matter of foremost priority for Iligan.

Mayor Cruz has also cited the need for another highway from Linamon, Lanao del Norte to the hinterlands passing through Barangay Puga-an to Santa Filomena to cater to the needs of a growing population.

Proposed Metro Iligan Regional Infrastructure Development Project

The Philippine government is planning to accelerate the development of northern Mindanao by constructing industrial estates and improving infrastructures under "Cagayan De Oro - Iligan Corridor."

Metro Iligan Regional Agro-Industrial Center (MIRAIC), an industrial estate designated as national project by Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and a core of the Corridor, will be constructed by private sector in the suburbs of the Municipality of Linamon, a neighboring Municipality of Iligan City, a capital of Lanao del Norte, and is expected to create jobs. In order to easily attract the foreign and domestic industries and to maximize its economic impact on the area, it is indispensable to urgently develop and improve off-site infrastructures, such as provincial roads, power plant and airport, concurrently with the development of MIRAIC.

On the other hand, the development of Lanao del Norte province is quite important with a view to sustaining stable peace and order situation in Mindanao. The province of Lanao del Norte belongs to Special Zone of Peace and Development (SZOPAD), a priority area for Mindanao development established under Southern Philippine Council for Peace and Development (SPCPD) as a fruit of the peace accord between the Philippine government and MNLF.

Metro Iligan Regional Infrastructure Development Project, worth P1.5 billion with the purpose of encouraging the investment in MIRAIC and promoting economic development in northern Mindanao, will improve the road network by paving and/or widening the existing provincial roads and assure stable power supply and reduce energy cost by constructing small-scale hydropower plant in the suburbs of MIRAIC. In addition, the Project contains training of the provincial government's staff and preparation of integrated area development plan and comprehensive land use plan for the area.

The loan proceeds will be used for concrete paving and/or widening of existing provincial roads (total extension: 54.4km), replacement of bridges (2 lanes, 15m wide), construction of small-scale run-off river type hydropower plant (11.9MW) and consulting services (e.g. detailed design, construction supervision).

The executing agency is the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte.

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Proposed Iligan ICT Park

The city has been declared as an IT Hub after a 2004 resolution by its local council.

A certain 30 hectare National Steel Corp property has already been sited as Information Technology Park, as the city wants to be an IT center.

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co. (PLDT) president Mar Encarnacion during his visit here, assured the City Government that the giant telecom company is willing to assist in the development of the city’s IT industry.

Proposed International Convention Center

4 hectare lot near Timoga

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Proposed Mindanao Railway System Phase I by CPDO Iligan

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Proposed Iligan Sports Arena
Image Info: a circular complex to hold sports oriented activities - By: Jayson Mata

The project cost is Php500 million. It will have a 5 hectare lot and it will be located at Brgy. Del Carmen. Other amenities included are parking areas, govt offices and commercial spaces

Proposed AMS Corporation’s Cavendish Banana Plantation

AMS Corporation’s (of the Soriano Group of Companies) need for a 3,000-hectare agricultural land for a Cavendish banana plantation for its export business - developments which will generate more jobs for thousands of Iliganon hopefuls. Aside from job opportunities, AMS will also make possible the building of a school, church and health facilities for the farmers. The company is currently eyeing certain portions of Barangays Digkilaan and Mainit for their business expansion.

Proposed Del Monte Corporation's Pineapple and Papaya Plantation

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i used to be a part of this TRIBU KAUSWAGANON/KALILINTAD GROUP before i got married...the trainor of that group is my friend who is from IIT and lives at ROOSEVELT, ILIGAN CITY...they also train cheerdance group namely the ICNHS and TOMAS CABILI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL...they are a champion group...

since ILIGAN has 400k something population, i think it's high time for it to have it's own congresional district.. The pop requirement i believe is 250k. Plus, ILIGAN's income qualifies naman..

^^ ^^ Thanks @g0Rs. I'm impressed. Totoo pala 'yong saying na "Good things come in small packages." Maliit lang ang Iligan pero andito na yata lahat. :)

^^ I found out that Iligan is the 3rd largest mid-size city after Zamboanga and Butuan City, respectively. (in terms of Land Area only)

Zamboanga City - 142,100
Butuan City - 81,728
Iligan City - 81,337
General Santos City - 53,606
Cagayan de Oro City - 48,885.83
Tarlac City - 35,000
Batangas City - 28,330
Lipa City - 20,940
Bacolod City - 16,145
Iloilo City - 7,023
San Fernando City, Pampanga - 6,774
Angeles City - 6,216.16
Baguio City - 4,900

Note: Land Area (in hectares)

I only found 13 out of 15. I don't know the other 2 added in the latest AIM survey.

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Iligan is home to majestic waterfalls, the most popular of which is the Maria Cristina Falls. Known for its pristine beauty, the 320 feet high waterfalls also serves as the city’s industrial lifeline – generating power for the city’s heavy industries through the turbines of the Maria Cristina Hydroelectric Power Plant.

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At Buhanginan Hills, the Anahaw Amphitheater is one of the biggest open amphitheater in Mindanao. This place is used by the city government and other agencies for holding their activities.

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Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation Park and Lagoon. Located on top of a hill within the MVC Plant, 7.5 kms. away from the city proper, the small park rimming the lagoon is a burst of color and life. A visitor has to secure permit from MVC officials.

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Iligan City Hall. Situated on a hill, 130 ft above sea level, the seat of the city government of Iligan built in 1957. Buhanginan Hill is a favourite promontory of Iliganons for viewing the sunset or skyline of the city by night.

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Timoga Cold Springs. Located at Timoga, Brgy. Buru-un, 9 kms. away from the city proper. It is known for its cool crystal clear waters freely flowing down-stream to several swimming pools. Sheds, snacks bars, cottages and lechon (roasted pigs) stalls are available.

CONGRATS TO ILIGAN THREAD 9!!! :banana:

since ILIGAN has 400k something population, i think it's high time for it to have it's own congresional district.. The pop requirement i believe is 250k. Plus, ILIGAN's income qualifies naman..

There is already a plan to establish a lone district for Iligan. IMHO kaya natatagalan kasi nababahala ang mga politicians. Iligan occupies 25% of Lanao de Norte. The move may cause the other 2 districts to have lesser jurisdiction due to redistricting of municipalities.

CITY NEWSSSC ILIGAN


Saturday, February 24, 2007
MILF broke poll gun ban: military
By Richel V. Umel
Lanao Correspondent

ILIGAN CITY -- While Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) members facilitated a peace advocacy in Barangay Rogongon of Iligan City, their bringing of firearms violated the Commission On Elections (Comelec) gun ban.

Colonel Reynard Ronnie Javier, commanding officer of the 103rd Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army, said the MILF rebels were also visible in the roadside and vicinity of Barangay Pacalundo, Balo-i, Lanao del Norte Thursday morning.

A convoy of the Balikatan 2007 medical team was on its way to a medical mission in Pantao Ragat town.

Comelec Election Supervisor Joseph Hamilton Cuevas said no one is exempt from the Comelec gun ban and that police authorities should act on any violation.

Dr. Saf Dipatuan, spokesperson and caretaker of the Office of the Vice Chairman of Military Affairs of the MILF, said they did not violate the Comelec gun ban.

He said their people obtained clearance from the government-MILF panel and the Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH).

As a recognized rebel group, MILF members could bring their firearms while wearing their official uniform, Dipatuan said.

The presence of MILF troops in Rogongon, who were escorted by police and Philippine Army personnel, was a gesture of an effective coordination, he added.

Dipatuan expressed his deepest gratitude to Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz for providing five dump trucks that transported the MILF to Rogongon until they returned to their respective places.

The MILF is also scheduled to hold a peace advocacy forum in one of the barangays of Pantao Ragat and Balo-i towns this month and in March.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/02/24/news/milf.broke.poll.gun.ban.military.html)

CITY NEWSSSC ILIGAN



MILF conducts peace advocacy

Cagayan de Oro City (24 February) -- A peace advocacy program is presently being conducted in Iligan City and Lanao del Norte with participants from the local members of the Bangsa Moro Islamic Armed Forces (BIAF) and the civil communities of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Brig. Gen. Edgardo M. Burrea, AFP, who chairs the Government Peace Negotiating Panel for the Talks with the MILF-Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (GRP-CCCH) has advised Col. Reynard Ronnie Y. Javier, Commanding Officer, 103rd Infrantry Brigade Philippine Army, and concerned Local Government Units (LGUs) of the BIAF-MILF 102nd Base Command’s intention to conduct the advocacy program.

Slated for February 18-26 at Barangay Rogonon, Iligan City and in Pantao Ragat town on February 26-28, the program will have participants coming from Pantao Ragat, Baloi and Tagoloan municipalities, explained Police Superintendent Virgilio Ranes, Philippine National Police (PNP) Iligan City Police Office Director.

According to Ranes, these undertakings seek to provide updates of the ongoing GRP-MILF peace talks and ceasefire agreement to MILF members and civilian communities as well as drum up popular support from all stakeholders particularly in the constituents of the 102nd Base Command, BIAF-MILF.

Ranes further said they had received instructions to allow the conduct of the activity and facilitate passage of the attendees to and from the venue. (PIA-Iligan)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070224.htm&no=38)

BUSINESS NEWSSSC ILIGAN



FIRST QUARTERLY PILOT-MRF ASSESSMENT
By: EAMayormita
CIO Press Release
February 22, 2007


The Pilot-Barangay Materials Recovery Facility which was formally launched last November 10, 2006 has been assessed as effective in its first three months of operation. The city’s Solid Waste Management Board Technical Working Committee disclosed that the Pilot-MRF has produced 182 kilograms of compost of which 150 kilograms have been sold. It has also sold 167 kilograms of recyclables to junk shops. MRF Project Manager Engr. Benjamin Quitos, Jr. disclosed that they have used the proceeds for the completion of some parts of the composting pens which have been recent additions to the original plan.

The City Solid Waste Management Board headed by Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz hopes that local barangays will soon start emulating the pilot-MRF in Zone 4, Barangay Del Carmen to help speed up the process of solving Iligan’s waste disposal problem.

Source (http://www.iligan-city.gov.ph/details.php?newsid=1172141876)

There is already a plan to establish a lone district for Iligan. IMHO kaya natatagalan kasi nababahala ang mga politicians. Iligan occupies 25% of Lanao de Norte. The move may cause the other 2 districts to have lesser jurisdiction due to redistricting of municipalities.

or perhaps, there'd be only 1 district for LDN if that happens.

^^ That's a possibility

^^ ^^ Thanks @g0Rs. I'm impressed. :)

Actually ako din. I never realized ang dami pala developments after consolodating it. Im sure marami pa especially projects in the hinterlands. I have no info about those kasi. :)

since ILIGAN has 400k something population, i think it's high time for it to have it's own congresional district.. The pop requirement i believe is 250k. Plus, ILIGAN's income qualifies naman..

yes, the city is already qualified for that and it was already raised during a session but our local CONGRESSMAN TIKBONG BADELLES didn't make a BILL proposing/enacting a LONE CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT for ILIGAN CITY and RE-DISTRICTING OF LANAO DEL NORTE citing SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHANGES in the province would entail bad outcome...I DON'T THINK SOCIO ECONOMICS was the reason...i think it's his political career that would get affected. I HOPE THIS TIME HE WOULD THINK FOR THE GOOD OF LANAO DEL NORTE AND ILIGAN AS A WHOLE...

i think ILIGAN CITY'S time has come to make a move for itself coz the city has given in to LANAO DEL NORTE the MINDANAO CIVIC CENTER and i think its time for LANAO DEL NORTE to give in for ILIGAN'S LONE or 2 CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTING...it's a matter of give and take...I HOPE THE DIMAPOROS would grant ILIGAN that coz that's what our former mayor did--for the good of LANAO DEL NORTE.

:ohno:

^^Amen to that @TONZI. No further comments.

^^ :yes:

Guys, have you noticed that there are posters hanging almost everywhere with the slogan "***** Just do it. 2007"? Is it legal to have those trash this early?

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/gors_iligan/iligansportscomplexpsdlightcgss3.jpg
Proposed Iligan Sports Arena
Image Info: a circular complex to hold sports oriented activities - By: Jayson Mata

The project cost is Php500 million. It will have a 5 hectare lot and it will be located at Brgy. Del Carmen. Other amenities included are parking areas, govt offices and commercial spaces


it is ample time that we have a big sports arena here kay hoot na kau ang IIT GYM...and i think we also need a STADIUM right guys???let's hope that the economic performance of the country gets more boost.:)

^^Amen to that @TONZI. No further comments.

sorry guys...its jst a matter of expressing your mind coz u cannot jst speak that anywhere in the city...it would be a big debate if anybody hears me talking about it...anyways, much for that messy poll talk...I THINK THERE IS ALREADY A RULE WHERE TO PUT THE CAMPAIGN SLOGANS.

Guys, have you noticed that there are posters hanging almost everywhere with the slogan "***** Just do it. 2007"? Is it legal to have those trash this early?

It is still legal since the person appearing in that poster has not filed her candidacy and it doesnt say shes running. Base yan sa rules ng COMELEC.

I THINK THERE IS ALREADY A RULE WHERE TO PUT THE CAMPAIGN SLOGANS.

yup meron but i dont know where the exact places pwede maglagay ng posters.

^^ ^^Baka yong mga posts sa tabing daan?

nice developments in iligan!

^^ ^^Baka yong mga posts sa tabing daan?

hindi pwede sa light post AFAIK. sabi din ng DENR spare the trees

it is ample time that we have a big sports arena here kay hoot na kau ang IIT GYM...and i think we also need a STADIUM right guys???let's hope that the economic performance of the country gets more boost.:)

gusto ko mas malaki pa sa Mindanao Civic Center. :okay:

hindi pwede sa light post AFAIK. sabi din ng DENR spare the trees

Sana lang law abiding citizens yong mga kakandedato. Eh yong iba, hindi pa nga nag-umpisa yong campaign period, nagkakalat na. Para tuloy christmas tree yong mga utility posts natin. Daming nakasabit. :bash:

^^ only in the philippines. Festive kasi elections sa atin :lol:

Meron pala akong good news. The other end of De Leon St. is undergoing a rehab. yon yong street na lubak-lubak between krisland and coastal waters. Yong other end (sementado) naman nya ay yong sa chili verde tsaka fresbies.

^^ mabuti naman. i still see "lubak lubak" roads in the central business district area maliban dyan. sana irehab nila lahat soon.

yes kita ko ana nga part dapit sa COASTAL WATERS...niagi ko ghapon tngala ko lubak namn kaayo...good thing nga ga-ayohon na...

I really hope that local barangays will soon start emulating the pilot-MRF so that the dumpsite in Brgy. Santiago will be permanently closed. The foul odor coming from the garbage is detrimental to the health of the people living there.

the sanitary landfill should be next after the water rehabilitation so we can be a much cleaner city namn...and there should be an awareness to all ppl to segregate the biodegradable from the non-bio degradable materials...i think the MRF should be about putting stations in every BRGY. to where the GARBAGEs should be thrown so they will monitor who's not following the segregation and impose penalties to those who mixed the bio with the non bio...

^^ Hindi na matutuloy ang sanitary landfill kasi it's quite expensive. Ang plano ng city government is to put up small MRF stations in every barangay. Solid Waste beyond the capacity of the individual Barangay MRFs will be transferred to the Central MRF (to be put up in Brgy. Bonbonon).

such an eyesore every post election because of all those candidates faces on the walls...

thats not how it runs here in britain, as far as i can remember last elections not a single tv ad about the political parties, not a single poster in the streets... nada... nothing... zero... but for me the people still voted well enough to let the labour party win...

geez, we should stop that kind of culture... its just basically a waste of money for the electorals, waste of space, vandalism, on top of that its just all about fame then. There should be a party speech instead, televised and lets see how well they speak, how they cope up with pressure when thrown with questions, and see their abilities.

Posters dont say nothing at all.. its really taking the piss off me

^^ I totally agree. However, it will take years IMHO

yep, i wish it would be something like in finland where the candidates hold a small party jst like in an induction where the opposing candidates get together and have a good time...it would not be impossible here basin magpatay ang mga candidato nga kontra...hehehe the elections here is so messy...

OT: Ei @greg, what happened to your avie? Werent you able to make it?

^^ OT: @lew tinamad ako. :lol: next time ko nalang tapusin. hirap kasi

ACROSS THE PROVINCESSC ILIGAN



Sunday, February 25, 2007
Army, US troops wage war for people support
By Ryan Rosauro
Ozamiz correspondent

MUNAI, Lanao del Norte -- Philippine Army officials have acknowledged the important role of Balikatan's humanitarian relief component in winning the war against Moro rebels in another battle-front: the hearts and minds of their mass supporters.

Colonel Godofredo Paderanga, civil-military operations officer of the Army's 1st Infantry Division, admitted "we were wrong in waging war to achieve peace."

He added that "the guns and cannons were not the solution, but rather bringing socio-economic development to communities is more important to our mission."

Colonel Alvin Tiam Watt, commanding officer of the Army's 32nd Infantry Battalion, said the joint medical and dental civic action program (Medcap) is a big boost to the Army's efforts of winning the allegiance of locals into government authority.

Around 30 handgun-bearing US servicemen arrived here on Tuesday along with Filipino soldiers to man the humanitarian relief mission.

They provided minor surgery, dental care, medical and veterinary services.

An impoverished town of 10,000 people, Munai is the nerve center of the MILF in the province. It is home to a large concentration of relatives of Abdurahman Macapaar alias Commander Bravo, the controversial commander of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF).

Taking strides

Although located just 18 kilometers from the national highway, its poor road condition makes it remote and relatively isolated.

Munai Mayor Casan Maquiling, Al Hadj, said activities such as Medcap "bring government closer to the people" and hence wean them away from rebellion.

Maquiling said it is "highly likely" some MILF members were in town to enjoy the Medcap services.

He even suggested that a good number of clients could be relatives of Macapaar.

1st Lt. Elzhoor Jimlah, commander of an Army company stationed in Munai, acknowledged the role played by civil-military actions in advancing "to win the hearts and minds" of the Munai townsfolk.

Jimlah related that his unit's civic efforts are currently confined to initiating or supporting community undertakings like sports tournaments, due to limited resources.

But he said this has resulted to a village freed of MILF affectation. Previously, all the 26 barangays in the town are assessed to be MILF-influenced.

"We are patiently taking our strides; the goal cannot be attained overnight," quipped Jimlah, a former combatant of the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) who was integrated into the Army in 2003.

The conduct of Balikatan 07's Medcap appears to follow the war pattern of 2000.

From Lanao del Norte as the first theater of war, the battles moved to other MILF strongholds in Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao.

The capture of Camp Bilal in Munai town led to a domino of MILF bases falling into government control including Camp Abubakar.

Today, the Medcap is first held in Lanao del Norte and then moves to Central Mindanao.

Jimlah hopes the holding of civic programs of such scale, though costlier, is sustained to also sustain their gains in shrinking the mass support base of the Moro rebellion.

A battle-scarred Army rank-and-file echoed the same thought in an invocation during the opening rites: ".may the US forces continue to help us financially and morally."

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/02/25/news/army.us.troops.wage.war.for.people.support.html)

Nice intro out there g0Rs and Alingatong. :)

I am really hoping that the City of Iligan will have its own lone congressional district or a two (If it is two, wow, parang Cebu City! Two congressional districts!).

Anyway, I will go home in May to cast the votes.

ACROSS THE PROVINCESSC ILIGAN



Monday, February 26, 2007
5 battle for Lanao Norte 1st district seat
By Lino Dela Cruz
Iligan Correspondent

ILIGAN CITY -- At least five candidates are vying for the congressional seat in the 1st District of Lanao del Norte for the May 2007 elections.

Lanao del Norte 1st District Representative Alipio Badelles, whose term expires on June 2007, has endorsed his daughter, lawyer Angelique Badelles, to replace him.

Angelique has taken her oath recently as chairwoman of the Kampi political party for the district.

Iligan City Councilor Vicente Belmonte, an oppositionist, has also expressed his plans to run for congressman in the district while lawyers Ver Quimco and Leo Zaragoza of the United Opposition have also expressed their intentions to seek the same post.

Meanwhile, Lanao del Norte Governor Imelda Dimaporo from the Lakas-CMD is also reportedly eyeing to run as representative of the Lanao del Norte 1st district.

Local political observers say the frontrunners in this coming congressional race are Badelles, Dimaporo, and Belmonte.

Although all of the candidates have not yet filed their respective certificates of candidacies, frequent sorties, "consultations," and visits to the city's 44 barangays and the seven towns of the 1st Congressional district in Lanao del Norte are now being held by these aspirants.

Meanwhile, in the 2nd District of Lanao del Norte, Marcos Abdulrahman Dimakuta Dimaporo, a brother of incumbent Representative Abdullah Dimaporo has already filed his certificate of candidacy. Representative Dimaporo is serving his second term as congressman.

SunStar (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/02/26/news/5.battle.for.lanao.norte.1st.district.seat.html)

CITY NEWSSSC ILIGAN



Global Steel backs imminent tariff hike
By Ma. Elisa P. Osorio
The Philippine Star 02/26/2007

Global Steel Philippines Inc. (GSPI) the country’s largest steel manufacturer, said an increase in steel tariff will help develop the local industry and lessen dependence on imported steel.

"It is indeed ironic that imports continue to flood the local market on one hand, while Global Steel, which manufactures competitively priced, world-class steel products, is forced to export 70 percent of its production to its overseas customers," GSPI managing director Lalit Sehgal said in a statement.

Leaders of the steel industry, especially those in the galvanizing sector, have expressed concern that the impending increase in tariff rates of hot-rolled coils (HRC) and cold-rolled coils (CRC) as provided under Executive Order 375 will lead to higher prices of construction materials.

Manufacturers, specifically those in the iron and steel industry, explained that raw materials for the manufacture of reinforcing bars and roofing sheets such as billets, HRC, CRC and zinc are basically imported.

This means an increase in the prices of the imported raw materials, a direct result of EO 375 which more than doubles the tariff to seven percent from three percent, will result in higher domestic prices of construction materials.

The steel industry’s flat products sector likewise expressed concern on the implementation of the tariff hike as it will unduly penalize producers and burden end-users.

However GSPI, the firm who took over National Steel Corp. (NSC) in Iligan, has petitioned the government for tariff protection.

"Importers who allege that the implementation of EO 375 will lead to price hike of HRC and CRC are deliberately misleading the public," Sehgal said. "This baseless claim is being done only to discredit the viability of serious large-scale steel producers, and encourages import or trading businesses, regardless of domestic supply and capability, undermining the country’s long-term development priorities and requirements."

GSPI also claimed there is a need to recalibrate the existing tariff from three percent to seven percent for HRC and CRC.

"International prices and demand determine domestic prices, and any tariff increase serves to protect the country from the influx of low-quality steel products and threats to the continued viability of large steel manufacturers," Sangram Mohanty, GSPI head of corporate communications said.

PhilStar (http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200702260717.htm)

CITY NEWSSSC ILIGAN



MSU-IIT TEAM BEATS U.P. DILIMAN IN THE 4TH SIEMENS PLC PROGRAMMING CONTEST
Written by: Nancy N. Allen
Thursday, 22 February 2007

Another historic milestone for MSU-IIT took place on February 16, 2007 at the Jose Rizal University in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, when the MSU-IIT team composed of College of Engineering (BS ECE) students Roel F. Pantonial and Ruel B. Valencia, with SET coach Prof. Cesar S. Gabo grabbed the National Champion title at the 4th Siemens National Finals PLC Programming Contest. Awards for this victorious feat included a P 300,000.00 worth 5 units S7-200 PLC from Siemens for MSU-IIT as the winning school, P 25,000.00 for both the student winners, and a P 28,000.00 training package and a Siemens cell phone for the team coach.

Five prestigious schools competed for the event, yet U.P. Diliman, the two-time consecutive Champion for the 2004/2006 National Finals ranked only first runner-up, while the University of San Jose Recoletos, Cebu City, was second runner-up. Other participant schools included the University of the East, Bulacan State University, and the University of Perpetual Help-Laguna. The quizmaster for the event was the Siemens Training Manager of the Automation and Drive Division, Mr. Joselito Torres, who also assisted by Siemens PLC representatives Rod Go, Rey Atienza and Princess Caraan.

“This was a tough event for the MSU-IIT team,” says Prof Gabo, “considering they had to beat the two-time National Champion which was U.P. Diliman. But our students were far better in programming this time since they solved 3 programming questions out of 4, compared to U.P. which solved only 1.” The recent contest design consisted of 20 objective questions each worth 1 point and 4 programming questions each worth 5 points. Overall, MSU-IIT scored 25 points while U.P. got 20 points, a really quite narrow edge-over.

It should be noted that MSU-IIT has been the indefatigable Regional Champion for Mindanao since 2003 but in the National Finals, it had to climb its way up from 6th place in 2003, to 5th place in 2004, to 2nd place in 2006 and now in 2007, as first. Indeed, the time has come for MSU-IIT to be “first” in the National Finals round. A well deserved “first” now, and hopefully, it will stay that way for a long time.

Source (http://iacet.msuiit.edu.ph/home/)

very well done indeed.. :D

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Jollibee Tibanga

^^ @Alingatong is it true that Jollibee-Tibanga ang first na may drive-thru in Northern Mindanao?

Thanks @WindShear.

ilan na Joliibee outlet dyan sa Iligan?

^^ Dalawa pa lang @boju

Pag mag open na ang Gaisano mall siguradong may jollibee dyan, sana McDo din, hoping so...

^^ @Alingatong is it true that Jollibee-Tibanga ang first na may drive-thru in Northern Mindanao?

Thanks @WindShear.

Yes. It's true. :)

such an eyesore every post election because of all those candidates faces on the walls...

thats not how it runs here in britain, as far as i can remember last elections not a single tv ad about the political parties, not a single poster in the streets... nada... nothing... zero... but for me the people still voted well enough to let the labour party win...

geez, we should stop that kind of culture... its just basically a waste of money for the electorals, waste of space, vandalism, on top of that its just all about fame then. There should be a party speech instead, televised and lets see how well they speak, how they cope up with pressure when thrown with questions, and see their abilities.

Posters dont say nothing at all.. its really taking the piss off me

ikra, and all, please read http://www.gov.ph/forum/thread.asp?rootID=87961&catID=5
it's just now that I learned that this idea has a working model already in the UK. if the Philippines did this, we'd see some changes in the mindset of politicians.:ancient:

Pag mag open na ang Gaisano mall siguradong may jollibee dyan, sana McDo din, hoping so...

yes mag open ng Mcdo sa Gaisano Mall. It will be the 1st branch in Iligan

@langyaw I agree with your proposal. All candidates are given a fair chance. No funfare. :okay:

Yes. It's true. :)

and perhaps, the only jollibee with drive thru in R10 at the moment.. There's no Jollibee in CDO with drive thru..

ikra, and all, please read http://www.gov.ph/forum/thread.asp?rootID=87961&catID=5
it's just now that I learned that this idea has a working model already in the UK. if the Philippines did this, we'd see some changes in the mindset of politicians.:ancient:

the way it happens here in the philippines is another propellant of the oh so lame political dynasties

and perhaps, the only jollibee with drive thru in R10 at the moment.. There's no Jollibee in CDO with drive thru..

I think Valencia has drive thru I'm not sure for Malaybalay since both are along the highway.

i have reasons to believe that Iligan City can afford a sports complex and other infrastructure projects of only it had the power to put a little tax such that it puts in some revenue to the city to spend on the project but isn't a burden to the people. If the city can collect even 100 pesos for every Iliganon, it can pay for its projects for the duration of 20 years... i mean, if the city will take the initiative, it can pay for its projects without relying on the national governement. that's what happens here in the US, local communities who wants to take on something huge can take initiatives because in the end, it is them who benefits. remember too that building such an infrastructure will host major events that means further revenue to the city which can then be used for other new projects. leasable space can also help pay for the project and shorten the loan length.

that's how taxes should be implemented. there should be a regional tax and then a national tax. (hati sila in a certain percentage--but the total tax amount should be equal to whatever we are paying as of the moment).

... to be continued ... tulog sa ko, klase pa ugma...
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Pag mag open na ang Gaisano mall siguradong may jollibee dyan, sana McDo din, hoping so...

sigurado ky back n 2005 the mayor told about MCDONALD'S to invest here in iligan and also KFC...he told during the monday flag raising ceremony...basin mao na ning sa GAISANO MALL...hoping that KFC he also mentioned will be there also.:)

I think Valencia has drive thru I'm not sure for Malaybalay since both are along the highway.
wlang drive thru ang jollibee malaybalay city...kta ko when i went there last aug 06...anyway cute ang jollibee along the highway near gaisano...

^^ The first Mcdonalds branch in Iligan will be in Gaisano Mall courtesy of Vice Mayor Henry Dy.

i have reasons to believe that Iligan City can afford a sports complex and other infrastructure projects if only it had the power to put a little tax such that it puts in some revenue to the city to spend on the project but isn't a burden to the people. If the city can collect even 100 pesos for every Iliganon, it can pay for its projects for the duration of 20 years... i mean, if the city will take the initiative, it can pay for its projects without relying on the national governement. that's what happens here in the US, local communities who wants to take on something huge can take initiatives because in the end, it is them who benefits. remember too that building such an infrastructure will host major events that means further revenue to the city which can then be used for other new projects. leasable space can also help pay for the project and shorten the loan length.

that's how taxes should be implemented. there should be a regional tax and then a national tax. (hati sila in a certain percentage--but the total tax amount should be equal to whatever we are paying as of the moment).

send me comments

^^ i would love to see a sports complex built in Iligan. yes building such an infrastructure by hosting major events will mean further revenue for the city. The money will then be used for other new projects but IMHO the city gov't is not keen on building one (like Mindanao Civic Center) as of this time.

im not sure if the philippines has regional tax.

@TONZI I sent you a PM :)

SPORTS NEWSSSC ILIGAN



Zamboanga City to host 2007 PRISAA Games
Written by Rico Biliran / MindaNews

DAVAO CITY (Feb 23/MindaNews) – Zamboanga City will host the National Private School Athletic Association (PRISAA) Championship next year, bringing the games back to Western Mindanao after four years.

Western Mindanao PRISAA “accepted” the 2007 national games hosting after Davao Region PRISAA begged off, according to Davao Region PRISAA Athletic Manager Engr. Joaquin Sarabia.

“Many have wanted it to be held here in Davao but we don’t have a sports complex, “Sarabia said”.

Zamboanga City will host the national games of private schools for the third time. It hosted the games in 1993 and 2004. Lanao del Norte in Northern Mindanao was also among those considered to host the national games but many delegations expressed security concerns.

Lanao Del Norte has one of the best sports complex in the country equipped with world-class sports facilities. It has hosted the first Mindanao Friendship Games and Palarong Pambansa.
Games on tap in the PRISAA games include baseball, basketball, volleyball, swimming and track and field. Some 5, 000 athletes, coaches and officials from 17 regions across the country are expected to attend the annual sports event.

^^ Sayang. If only Mindanao Civic Center was built in Iligan wala sana problema.

^^ Sayang. If only Mindanao Civic Center was built in Iligan wala sana problema.

yeah the mindanao civic center should have been iligan city's but it was given to LANAO DEL NORTE coz the latter said it needs it for the development of the province and also said that it has lagged behind ILIGAN in terms of investment and other things...

tlga ha?si vmayor henry dy ang owner or he made the necessary negotiations for the investor to invest here...

yeah the mindanao civic center should have been iligan city's but it was given to LANAO DEL NORTE coz the latter said it needs it for the development of the province and also said that it has lagged behind ILIGAN in terms of investment and other things...

gawa nalang ang iligan ng bago.


tlga ha?si vmayor henry dy ang owner or he made the necessary negotiations for the investor to invest here...

yup he is the franchisee

^^ this is good news for the city of iligan...i think a mcdonald's franchise is a good investment for him than the electrical/lighting supplies he sells...

this vice mayor is so good coz he built school buildings from solicitations he made out of the chinese connections he has...:)

and now an investment he is pouring into the city

do you have any news about the KFC franchise that they mentioned way back in 2005?

Guys, do you know where the PhilExport-Iligan Trade Fair is? Ang ganda ng mga bamboo products for export.

^^ this is good news for the city of iligan...i think a mcdonald's franchise is a good investment for him than the electrical/lighting supplies he sells...

this vice mayor is so good coz he built school buildings from solicitations he made out of the chinese connections he has...:)

and now an investment he is pouring into the city

do you have any news about the KFC franchise that they mentioned way back in 2005?

I have no info regarding the KFC Franchise

Guys, do you know where the PhilExport-Iligan Trade Fair is? Ang ganda ng mga bamboo products for export.

usually their trade fair is in MSU-IIT at the mini amphi...u can see their products at the lobby of the building and also the covered hall of IDS

ACROSS THE PROVINCESSC ILIGAN



Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Arroyo empowers 16 Muslim sultans

MANILA - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has created a Lanao Advisory Council (LAC) that would empower the 16 Royal Sultanates in Mindanao to make recommendations on the promotion of peace and development in their area.

Arroyo issued Executive Order (EO) 602, which establishes LAC, which would advise her President on issues and problems affecting the 16 Sultanates' areas.

The 16 Royal Sultanates are recognized in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte, Marawi City, Iligan City, and several towns in the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.

Under the EO, the LAC shall give advice and recommendations to Arroyo on matters that would promote peace and development, facilitate the settlement of conflicts, and assist in the implementation of government programs in their areas of responsibility.

The EO guarantees that each of the 16 Royal Sultanates shall have equal representation in the LAC where each sultanate shall be represented by their respective sultan.

Under the EO, the members of the LAC shall elect among themselves the chairman and vice chairman of the Council.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2007/02/27/arroyo.empowers.16.muslim.sultans.(3.05.p.m.).html)

Tuesday, February 27, 2007
Arroyo empowers 16 Muslim sultans

MANILA - President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo has created a Lanao Advisory Council (LAC) that would empower the 16 Royal Sultanates in Mindanao to make recommendations on the promotion of peace and development in their area.

Arroyo issued Executive Order (EO) 602, which establishes LAC, which would advise her President on issues and problems affecting the 16 Sultanates' areas.

The 16 Royal Sultanates are recognized in the provinces of Lanao del Sur and Lanao del Norte, Marawi City, Iligan City, and several towns in the provinces of Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon.

Under the EO, the LAC shall give advice and recommendations to Arroyo on matters that would promote peace and development, facilitate the settlement of conflicts, and assist in the implementation of government programs in their areas of responsibility.

The EO guarantees that each of the 16 Royal Sultanates shall have equal representation in the LAC where each sultanate shall be represented by their respective sultan.

Under the EO, the members of the LAC shall elect among themselves the chairman and vice chairman of the Council.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2007/02/27/arroyo.empowers.16.muslim.sultans.(3.05.p.m.).html)

this is what i thought before that the SULTANS of LANAO and other parts of Mindanao should be empowered so they can be the leaders of the Muslims whom they will look up to...and also they are the ones who also know what the Muslim thinks and moves...this will make sure the peace negotiations and cooperation among the Muslims will really prosper...this is nice news

I think Valencia has drive thru I'm not sure for Malaybalay since both are along the highway.

nope.. Jollibee Valencia and Malaybalay dont have a drive thru.. sa ILIGAN lang meron..:yes:

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Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital

The first Mcdonalds branch in Iligan will be in Gaisano Mall courtesy of Vice Mayor Henry Dy.

At last! :banana:

^^ that's what i've heard sa news. i hope he's true to his word :)

Global Steel Philippines (NSC)
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Nice shot!

^^ siguro when he was taking this shot nakasakay sya ng barko papuntang ozamiz

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Tibanga Highway

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Maria Cristina Hotel

:righton:

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^^ i like this shot!

may unta i develop nalang nila apil sports complex pag maghimo man gani ug arena sa iligan :D

^^ quijano admin pa ang proposed na sports complex. i do not know if the cruz admin will pursue that plan

We're visiting iligan in a couple of months after being away for years. My wife and kids have neven been there. any suggestions on what to do to entertain them? what's the night life out there.

wait for alingatong.. that guy has loads of ideas about what to do...

but in my opinion:

1. Visit Maria Christina and Tinago Falls and the other falls lol
2. Night swimming sa maze park or just in timoga
3. Last time i heard, there are loads of good cafes n bars for night life :D
4. Beaches
5. And then go to CDO for laag/shopping :D Cuz gaisano iligan is still under construction

wait for alingatong.. that guy has loads of ideas about what to do...



I only knew one thing...drinking spree! :bash:

Kidding aside:

I think, being with the rest of your family and relatives is more than an entertainment. I'm sure there will be no boring moments with them because Iliganons are known for being hospitable.

nice pics of iligan...

^^ I found out that Iligan is the 3rd largest mid-size city after Zamboanga and Butuan City, respectively. (in terms of Land Area only)

Zamboanga City - 142,100
Butuan City - 81,728
Iligan City - 81,337
General Santos City - 53,606
Cagayan de Oro City - 48,885.83
Tarlac City - 35,000
Batangas City - 28,330
Lipa City - 20,940
Bacolod City - 16,145
Iloilo City - 7,023
San Fernando City, Pampanga - 6,774
Angeles City - 6,216.16
Baguio City - 4,900

Note: Land Area (in hectares)

I only found 13 out of 15. I don't know the other 2 added in the latest AIM survey.

@gors, so mas bigger pala ang iligan kay sa cdo? kala mas malaki ang cdo kay sa iligan. wow, thats cool

HEY, Congrats pala kay T9 na tayo, now lang ko naka balik here kay busy me sa MGH here in ozamiz

^^ korek. now you know. hehehe

OT: di ko na lagi nakikita si djLex..:(

^^ busy na siguro sya ngayon @lew

We're visiting iligan in a couple of months after being away for years. My wife and kids have neven been there. any suggestions on what to do to entertain them? what's the night life out there.

How long will you (and your family) be staying in Iligan?

BTW, na feature na ang ILIAN sa Business world.. but wala naman mga picture from ssc.. not even a single ILIGAN city picture.. :(

Hope to see ILIGAN pics in BW in the coming days..

@Alingatong post more photos. :)

@lew di ko makita sa site nila. ano title?

@lew di ko makita sa site nila. ano title?

lols, nakalimutan ko...baka bukas pa nila ipupublish sa net.. yung sa cdo kasi ngayon lang na publish eh kahapon pa yun sa paper..:)

ngeee bat nahuli ang sa net

ngeee bat nahuli ang sa net

kelangan cguro tayo na naman sa ssc ang mauna sa net edition...:D

kelangan cguro tayo na naman sa ssc ang mauna sa net edition...:D

:lol: mukhang ganun nga ang mangyayari

BUSINESS NEWSSSC ILIGAN



Region 10 exports top US$675-million, exceeds target by 5% and last year
By Mike Baños

Exports from Northern Mindanao (Region 10) last year topped an unprecedented US$674.7-million, jumping 25% over the previous year’s figure thanks to a strong showing from Iligan City and Lanao del Norte and exceeding the export target for 2006 by five percent.

Consolidated figures released this week by the Department of Trade and Industry in Region 10 show coconut-based products as the region’s top export item with 47% of the region’s export pie, closely followed by iron and steel products with 17% mostly sourced from Iligan City’s two coconut oil mills and cold rolled steel products from the Global Steel Works, Inc. (formerly National Steel Corp.) steel mill.

Processed food products from the Del Monte Philippines Inc. and Nestle Philippines, Inc. plants in Cagayan de Oro were also significant contributors, with 16% and 12% respectively of total exports for 2006.

Powered by the crude and cochin coconut oils, and copra solvent extraction pellets from the Granex and San Miguel coconut oil mills and Global Steel products, Lanao del Norte overtook traditional export leader Misamis Oriental for the first time ever, accounting for half of all export revenues
although the latter also made significant contributions to the top two export commodities with sintered ore from the Philippine Sinter Corporation in Villanueva, oleochemicals from the expanded Pilipinas Kao, Inc. plant in Jasaan and dessicated coconut from Fiesta Brands in Medina.

Nevertheless, Misamis Oriental remains a significant export contributor with 46% of the region total, and a more diversified export portfolio including other commodities like wood and forest products from the CATIMCO Group in Cagayan de Oro and other wood processors at the Phividec Industrial Estate and Portland cement from the Holcim Philippines plant in Lugait.

Northern Mindanao remains to be one of the Philippines’ fastest growing regions in terms of export growth with a 21.13% average annual growth rate for 2003-2005 compared to 6.17% nationally. Its main export markets for the period were Europe, Japan, USA, China, Malaysia and Korea.

The Northern Mindanao Regional Development Council approved the Northern Mindanao Export Development Plan for 2007-2010 during its 73rd full council meeting held Dec. 14, 2006 at Tangub City increasing exports by 20% annually for the period, from US$772-million in 2007 to US$1.335-billion by 2012.

Among the strategies approved by the RDC-10 to attain this objective are the institutionalization and strengthening of the region’x export sector through the creation of two export technical working groups under the Economic Development Committee, strengthening the convergence of support through industry clustering, reducing cost of doing business to ensure a conducive business environment and diversification of export products and expansion of export markets, and policy advocacy on issues perceived to be beneficial to exports such as the reduction of shipping costs and customs brokerage fees.

^^ Fastest growing that is.. :applause:

^^ Hope we'll be able to sustain the growth...

im pretty sure of that.. With the coming of Harbin's US$1bln ship building facility, Korea's US$750mln steel company, and sevaral brewering company, R10 might grow even faster in the coming years.. and prove itself as Minadanao's undisputed economic power house.. And wuups, that's almost US$2bln FDI for the Philippines...^^

i hope all of these investmesnts will be realized this year..

sana nga within this year. :)

^^ so, where is this harbin shipbuilding going to be built?

^^ so, where is this harbin shipbuilding going to be built?

sa Phividec Industrial Estates bai.. so as the steel company.. ang brewering kay sa El Salvador and CDO.

And also the investment (in Iligan) of Del Monte's Pineapple&Papaya as well as AMS Corporation's Cavendish Banana all for export.

With all these developments, CIC as well as the rest of Northern Mindanao is going to be very busy

yup..kaya dapat mag signature campaign na tayo para madaliin na ang CIC Highway widening...:D

nice developments for region 10 i hope in the future the whole region will be second against ncr or third against laguna...

nice developments for region 10 i hope in the future the whole region will be second against ncr or third against laguna...

what do you mean with that? R10 is currently #3 in REAL GDP PER CAPITA, after NCR and CAR.

oonga noh. i forgot 3rd pala northern mindanao

^^ kanang shipbuilding nga inyong gihisgotan, pareha sa tunishi??<correct ba ang spelling?? :D

most probably..pareha pud anang sa Subic..

^^ kanang shipbuilding nga inyong gihisgotan, pareha sa tunishi??<correct ba ang spelling?? :D

tsuneshi <<<----i think this is the right spelling.

^^ oo nga no, i forgot that r10 was the third...

well, that figure is still far from appreciation since R10's figure is far behind CAR's, and way way behind NCR's..

its ok coz r10 is on the verge of becoming the force of the philippines...

OT: May the force be with us :lol:

OT: and be with them too..:lol:


ban na ta ani unya..:D

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tsuneshi <<<----i think this is the right spelling.


yah that's it :)

A big Wow...1million x wow... asa man dapit itukod??

i hope also that the CIC will soon have its own budget from the national govt so it can impose projects thats needed by the corridor

yah that's it :)

A big Wow...1million x wow... asa man dapit itukod??

kung ni basa kag maayo sa previous page, makahibaw ka nga sa Phivedec Industrial Estates ni ibutang..:D

Aw! :lol: kapoy naman gud basa sa nanglabay nga mga pahina... :D

yes coz its already in the previous threads...but i always go back to the previous threads...

i hope also that the CIC will soon have its own budget from the national govt so it can impose projects thats needed by the corridor

kung may budget man i think this is for the whole northern mindanao and not only in the CIC

hoist! m stil alive and kickin' a** francis! m just busy xtending a helpng hand and ideas (with no talent fee..hehehe) 2 a fren who's tying d knot. so have no tym 2 chek ssc na jud d past few days.

guys any idea unsa latest sa gaisano mall? dey said it'll be operating na on march pro murag lau pa man sa tnood....:ohno:

^^ that's what i've heard sa news kaso many say namoved daw to august (soft opening).

reli??layo-a pud oist! guess i'll fly na lang 2 cdo. dd2 na lang jud mi manimpalad ani...tsk tsk!

francis i just sent u a PM just in case dli nmo macheck....:)

Welcome bak djLeX

POST NAMAN KAYO NG MARAMING MARAMING PIX SA ILIGAN.. NICE KASI ANG MGA KUHA NYO, KUNG MAY ORAS LANG ME MAG TOUR AROUND THE CITY SANA ME PARA MAG TAKE NG MGA PICTURES... PERO BUSY EH SA TRABAHO AS HOSPITAL AT GAGAWA PA AKO NG LETTER OF INTENT PARA SA GAISANO MALL

HEY, GUYS I WENT TO GAISANO IN QUE. AVE. TO GET THE REQUIREMENTS PARA MAG OPEN NG STORE...AND I ASKED THE BRANCH MANAGER, KUNG SINO BA ANG MAG BUBUKAS NG STORE SA MALL... MAG BUBUKAS DUN ANG JOLLIBEE (3rd store), GREENWICH (2nd store), CHOWKING (2nd store), MCDO (1st store), PIZZA HUT* (1st store), RED RIBBON (2nd store), MISTER DONUT (2nd store), DUNKIN DONUTS (7th store), BENCH, GUESS, RRJ, HUSH PUPPIES, PENSHOPPE, GIORDANO, OXYGEN, VIDEO SHOPS.. AND SO MUCH MORE... AND ALSO FULL NA ANG GROUND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, PERO SA 3RD FLOOR 6 PA ANG NAKA KUHA NG PUWESTO AND YUNG 4TH FLOOR IS RESERVE FOR THE FIRST-2ND CLASS RESTUARANT, MOVIE HOUSE, TELECOM. COMPANY SUCH US GLOBE HUB CENTER, SMART WIRELESS CENTER, SUN CELL, AND DIFF. CELLPHONE SHOPS

POST NAMAN KAYO NG MARAMING MARAMING PIX SA ILIGAN.. NICE KASI ANG MGA KUHA NYO, KUNG MAY ORAS LANG ME MAG TOUR AROUND THE CITY SANA ME PARA MAG TAKE NG MGA PICTURES... PERO BUSY EH SA TRABAHO AS HOSPITAL AT GAGAWA PA AKO NG LETTER OF INTENT PARA SA GAISANO MALL

HEY, GUYS I WENT TO GAISANO IN QUE. AVE. TO GET THE REQUIREMENTS PARA MAG OPEN NG STORE...AND I ASKED THE BRANCH MANAGER, KUNG SINO BA ANG MAG BUBUKAS NG STORE SA MALL... MAG BUBUKAS DUN ANG JOLLIBEE (3rd store), GREENWICH (2nd store), CHOWKING (2nd store), MCDO (1st store), PIZZA HUT* (1st store), RED RIBBON (2nd store), MISTER DONUT (2nd store), DUNKIN DONUTS (7th store), BENCH, GUESS, RRJ, HUSH PUPPIES, PENSHOPPE, GIORDANO, OXYGEN, VIDEO SHOPS.. AND SO MUCH MORE... AND ALSO FULL NA ANG GROUND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, PERO SA 3RD FLOOR 6 PA ANG NAKA KUHA NG PUWESTO AND YUNG 4TH FLOOR IS RESERVE FOR THE FIRST-2ND CLASS RESTUARANT, MOVIE HOUSE, TELECOM. COMPANY SUCH US GLOBE HUB CENTER, SMART WIRELESS CENTER, SUN CELL, AND DIFF. CELLPHONE SHOPS

sana ang kfc, shakeys mag open din

^^ good news indeed. I guess the 2nd branch of Zoey Cafe will be at the 4th floor near the cinemas.

POST NAMAN KAYO NG MARAMING MARAMING PIX SA ILIGAN.. NICE KASI ANG MGA KUHA NYO, KUNG MAY ORAS LANG ME MAG TOUR AROUND THE CITY SANA ME PARA MAG TAKE NG MGA PICTURES... PERO BUSY EH SA TRABAHO AS HOSPITAL AT GAGAWA PA AKO NG LETTER OF INTENT PARA SA GAISANO MALL

HEY, GUYS I WENT TO GAISANO IN QUE. AVE. TO GET THE REQUIREMENTS PARA MAG OPEN NG STORE...AND I ASKED THE BRANCH MANAGER, KUNG SINO BA ANG MAG BUBUKAS NG STORE SA MALL... MAG BUBUKAS DUN ANG JOLLIBEE (3rd store), GREENWICH (2nd store), CHOWKING (2nd store), MCDO (1st store), PIZZA HUT* (1st store), RED RIBBON (2nd store), MISTER DONUT (2nd store), DUNKIN DONUTS (7th store), BENCH, GUESS, RRJ, HUSH PUPPIES, PENSHOPPE, GIORDANO, OXYGEN, VIDEO SHOPS.. AND SO MUCH MORE... AND ALSO FULL NA ANG GROUND FLOOR AND 2ND FLOOR, PERO SA 3RD FLOOR 6 PA ANG NAKA KUHA NG PUWESTO AND YUNG 4TH FLOOR IS RESERVE FOR THE FIRST-2ND CLASS RESTUARANT, MOVIE HOUSE, TELECOM. COMPANY SUCH US GLOBE HUB CENTER, SMART WIRELESS CENTER, SUN CELL, AND DIFF. CELLPHONE SHOPS

really the fourth floor?i thought its a warehouse...this is good news for us...that mall will be full of stores for us...:banana:

this will be the acid test of the city on its economic/commercial output...and should trigger for other businesses to follow...

francis i just sent u a PM just in case dli nmo macheck....:)

copy..:okay:

GAGAWA PA AKO NG LETTER OF INTENT PARA SA GAISANO MALL


u will have a store at the gaisano mall?tell me the name of the store so i will buy there...with discount...hehehe

iliganon boy, did they say that there will be odyssey music store there jst like in gaisano cdo?

Then

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Now

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iligan is more colorful now than the old pic...with the gaisano mall it will be more colorful...

Guys, brownout sa amin from 8 AM til 5 PM kanina at eto yong dahilan.

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^^ kaya pala...
pinalitan nila ng concrete post ang dating made of wood.