'yon ba yong lot na next to Kuzina Iliganon? 'lam mo ba na merong investor na interesado sa lugar na yan. Pagkakaalam ko, gusto ng investor na magtayo ng mall dyan. Gusto atang tapatan ang Gaisano Mall. Pero hindi pa po confirmed so wait and see pa muna tayo. :)

yes, yang lot na yan...napasok na rin sa isip ko na sana mayroong mag invest diyan kasi malaki ang lot...lining frombeside kuzina iliganon to kaideco incorporated...ang kaideco ay ung malaking hardware warehouse sa may phil-am...pag nabili yang tatlo na yan malaking mall ang pwedeng i-construct diyan...nakita ko na kasi gaano kalaki ang kaideco incorporated dati nung open pa sila in the 90s...

^^ Sana nga magkatotoo.

On nga. Pero Ok na rin. Hindi naman buong araw umuulan. Al least hindi masyadong mainit. :)

I dont like going to the city proper when it's raining. :(

I dont like going to the city proper when it's raining. :(

me too, if gaisano mall will open that would change hehehe coz the mall has everything for us to move around or maybe watch movies...

kahit buong araw pa umuulan basta nasa mall ako ok lang. hehehe

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Kuha kaninang tanghali near Jollibee-Abalos. Super init ang panahon. Talagang feel mo na ang summer.

^^ i'm really puzzled why they covered the traffic light switch box (hehe i dont know what it's called) ? I haven't seen/known any place in the philippines that does that.

OT: SUMMER na nga @Alingatong. Infact I went to the beach this morning with my family and relatives.

Monday, March 19, 2007
Police secure Transco towers
By Lino dela Cruz
Iligan correspondent

ILIGAN CITY---The Philippine National Police (PNP), in coordination with the Philippine Army, has tightened security measures to protect the transmission towers of National Power Corporation (NPC), following the series of bombings last week by lawless elements.

Sr. Superintendent Virgilio Ranes, after a security meeting with the officers of the Philippine Army's 103rd Brigade and Mayor Lawrence Cruz, said additional security measures were taken to secure the safety of transmission towers within the jurisdiction of this city.

However, no details of the security measures were revealed. Last week, at least three transmission towers were bombed by lawless group in Barangay Pugaan here near the boundary of Misamis Oriental, and in Balo-i, Lanao del Norte, and another one in Barangay Sugod, Marawi City that caused power interruption in some parts of Northern Mindanao.

Power has been restored as of last Friday, according to an NPC spokesman for Lanao area. Earlier, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) vehemently denied being involved in the bombings and said it resented accusations that "a lost command" from their ranks had perpetrated these actions.

Transco said it is coordinating closely with the military and police in protecting the towers and assured that round the clock repairs are made to ensure that the towers won't compromise power service, which they said were not affected by the attacks.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/03/19/news/police.secure.transco.towers.html)

has the power supply in ILIGAN been affected lately?

not at all

i see, kasi last thursday, there had a power interuption here, about 4-5 minutes.. i dunno if it was entire cdo or limketkai alone.. does the day coincide with the transmition tower attack in LDN? Waaah! huling huli na ako sa mga news...

my oh my these terrorists

Goog morning Iligan!!!

@gors, may bago ako... Medium Term Regional Development Plan. :)

^^ Ok @boju. I'll post it here sa thread. Thanks :)

I'm proud that I come from Northern Mindanao!!!

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:banana:

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:banana:

Wery Optimistic Prospects for NorMin - Mindanao's Biggest Economy :banana:

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:banana:

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Source (http://www.norminet.org.ph/home.php)


:banana:

Impressive Projects for NorMin!!! Hopefully all of those plans will be implemented as to secure NorMin's Place as Mindanao's Business Capital & Biggest Economy:banana:

Impressive Projects for NorMin!!! Hopefully all of those plans will be implemented as to secure NorMin's Place as Mindanao's Business Capital & Biggest Economy:banana:

Just to set the record straight, it would be more apt and safe for you to claim NorMin as Mindanao's biggest economy.

CDO or NorMin to be the business capital of Mindanao is very unsubstantiated. Even the the national private and public institutions' heads give that title to Davao and nowere else in Mindanao. Should CDO or NorMin boast of Mindanao-wide covering offices and government institutions more that what Davao currently hosts then you deserve the title, but it's not apparent in the time being. You better check your facts first.

Your statements are rather inciting another city versus city kind of discussion and we don't want that to happen between Davao and CDO. A fight between these 2 Mindanao cities is the least of your cares because first and foremost you are not from anyone of the two cities. Davao and CDO are allies and not enemies like you want to usher here. Mindanaone is not coined by a Davaoeno civic and business leader for nothing.

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MVC Man-nade Park & Lagoon

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Agus River

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Timoga Spring Pools

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Skyline

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i see, kasi last thursday, there had a power interuption here, about 4-5 minutes.. i dunno if it was entire cdo or limketkai alone.. does the day coincide with the transmition tower attack in LDN? Waaah! huling huli na ako sa mga news...

the attack failed to disrupt power supply because of Transco’s back up system. im not sure if the interruption in cdo was connected with the incident.

Pagkakaalam ko, yong ibang tower na binomba caused power interruptions as far as Cotabato and Davao areas. Pero na-restore naman kaagad ng Transco.

^^ Atleast TransCo was able to restore the power that quick.

@Alingatong do you have new updates of the Gasiano Mall Construction? :)

They're already working on the 4th level. Got to get some pics once medyo relax na. So busy kasi with my sked these past few weeks. :)

Just to set the record straight, it would be more apt and safe for you to claim NorMin as Mindanao's biggest economy.

CDO or NorMin to be the business capital of Mindanao is very unsubstantiated. Even the the national private and public institutions' heads give that title to Davao and nowere else in Mindanao. Should CDO or NorMin boast of Mindanao-wide covering offices and government institutions more that what Davao currently hosts then you deserve the title, but it's not apparent in the time being. You better check your facts first.

Your statements are rather inciting another city versus city kind of discussion and we don't want that to happen between Davao and CDO. A fight between these 2 Mindanao cities is the least of your cares because first and foremost you are not from anyone of the two cities. Davao and CDO are allies and not enemies like you want to usher here. Mindanaone is not coined by a Davaoeno civic and business leader for nothing.

Fact is NorMin is the Biggest Economy in Mindanao-an undisputed fact for 3-4years running NOW and I know this because I've seen it personally in the Gov't records. By the way this is with regard to REGIONAL GRDP.:banana:

And I know it bothers you that someone OUTSIDE Mindanao and in Metro Manila recognizes this. This means more and more people are aware that NorMin trully is the trade/Services Capital of the whole Mindanao.

So if you don't support NorMin having this ACHIEVEMENT then don't bash me here in the Iligan or CDO thread because it is my every right to RECOGNIZE the regions achievement.

By the way I post here because our family has a huge property in Camigiun and some properties in CDeO and I am really happy that we have properties in NorMin because I'll invest in them.

By the way I don't even want to mention the city you want to promote because I don't want to tarnish this thread I only want to promote Iligan & I want to do it without slandering other cities.

They're already working on the 4th level. Got to get some pics once medyo relax na. So busy kasi with my sked these past few weeks. :)

Yes. They've already started covering the side fronting the highway. I havent seen the progress of the construction at the back. Anyway, will the overpass be constructed as requested by the owner of the mall?

OT: My body is so freakin hot. Nagka SUNBURN ako. :nuts:

^^ Saan ba kasi kayo nag-beach kahapon? Or maybe bigla kang "sumammer" kaya nagkasunburn ka. :)

I was at my Aunts beach resort in Naawan the whole day. Birthday kasi ng mom ko kahapon

Yes. They've already started covering the side fronting the highway. I havent seen the progress of the construction at the back. Anyway, will the overpass be constructed as requested by the owner of the mall?

No stopping of the construction. :)

I was at my Aunts beach resort in Naawan the whole day. Birthday kasi ng mom ko kahapon

I love Naawan. Are you refering to Naawan Beach Resort?

^^ That's good news. Construction is really fast :banana:

I love Naawan. Are you refering to Naawan Beach Resort?

No. My aunt bought a lot there and converted it into a private beach resort.

^^ That's good news. Construction is really fast :banana:

Do you think they can finish it in September?

Just to set the record straight, it would be more apt and safe for you to claim NorMin as Mindanao's biggest economy.

CDO or NorMin to be the business capital of Mindanao is very unsubstantiated. Even the the national private and public institutions' heads give that title to Davao and nowere else in Mindanao. Should CDO or NorMin boast of Mindanao-wide covering offices and government institutions more that what Davao currently hosts then you deserve the title, but it's not apparent in the time being. You better check your facts first.

Your statements are rather inciting another city versus city kind of discussion and we don't want that to happen between Davao and CDO. A fight between these 2 Mindanao cities is the least of your cares because first and foremost you are not from anyone of the two cities. Davao and CDO are allies and not enemies like you want to usher here. Mindanaone is not coined by a Davaoeno civic and business leader for nothing.

No we are not trying to misquote anything here or perhaps not reviewing any sources. Its not even about city versus city coz we're speaking about regional economy. Alright, DAVAO CITY is already an established city and most private business centers are there. But the gov't facts shows how region10 is pacing the economy in the island of Mindanao...and it shows that it is already the fastest growing region in Mindanao in terms exports and also capital investments poured into while region 11, where DAVAO CITY is, is second...and its been for the last 3 or 4 years now i think...maybe u should look at the facts also yourself so you will know the real news...

Nationally, region 10 is behind number 1 NCR and number 2 CAR respectively...

Lastly, a central economy is not dictated by the number of private and gov't offices established but it is shown by how much money is being poured into and the products that are being sold out or exported.

I respect you for being defensive about your city...and we are not city against city in the CDO or ILIGAN CITY THREAD...we are even praising the other city threads that also posted their growth in their respective cities.

Do you think they can finish it in September?

I'm positive they'll be able to open the mall by Spetember in time for the celebration of the month long city fiesta.

september? i dont thnk so coz the whole fourth floor is not done yet and there are still more to do about the back side...and not to mention the four-floor carpark...perhaps in time for december or january...

^^ i'm still optomistic. it's still 6 months away from the expected opening date.

pipz! here's d latest poltical upd8..

its confirmed na.. coun marzo s running 4 vice-mayor under d nikki-kiko ticket. tikbong confirmed it ds morning over a live radio interview. replacing present vice mayor henry dy who s running under d belmonte (genuine opposition) lineup.

more political updates in d coming threads...:)

^^ ILIGAN CITY Thread is moving fast.. :banana:

pipz! here's d latest poltical upd8..

its confirmed na.. coun marzo s running 4 vice-mayor under d nikki-kiko ticket. tikbong confirmed it ds morning over a live radio interview. replacing present vice mayor henry dy who s running under d belmonte (genuine opposition) lineup.

more political updates in d coming threads...:)

thanks for the updates. the local political atmosphere is getting quite interesting eh

^^ ILIGAN CITY Thread is moving fast.. :banana:

that's why we need forumers like you to post...
let's make this thread move even faster hehehe

:banana: :banana: :banana: KIA Motors Showroom is now open in ILIGAN CITY:banana: :banana: :banana:

Here's their contact details:

KIA-ILIGAN
Greencars Mindanao Corporation
Ground Floor, Magtaas Bldg,
Highway Tibanga, Iligan City 9200

Tel. No. (063) 221-0574
Cel. No. 09176288820; (0920)8931288
E-mail Add: Ivangeles_kiamotors@yahoo.com.ph

oo nga. we're almost thread 10 yeheey!!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: KIA Motors Showroom is now open in ILIGAN CITY:banana: :banana: :banana:

Here's their contact details:

KIA-ILIGAN
Greencars Mindanao Corporation
Ground Floor, Magtaas Bldg,
Highway Tibanga, Iligan City 9200

Tel. No. (063) 221-0574
Cel. No. 09176288820; (0920)8931288
E-mail Add: Ivangeles_kiamotors@yahoo.com.ph
where is this magtaas bldg? i dnt where it's in tibanga...

@TONZI you make the 10th thread ok :)

where is this magtaas bldg? i dnt where it's in tibanga...

just few steps away from the CAP Bldg.

t10 na tau!!!

Welcome to Iligan City

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"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[/B][/SIZE]
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ahhh...its way far north pala...

I guess you live somewhere south?

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I am very happy that more and more investments are coming to our city.. I hope it wont stop forever and ever.. :D

AMEN to that @tough :)

HISTORY

The city has its beginnings in the village of Bayug, 2.5 kilometers north of the present Poblacion. It was the earliest pre-Spanish settlement of native sea dwellers, known as Maragats. In the later part of the 16th century, they were subdued by the Visayan migrants from the island kingdom of Panglao. These migrants, led by Pedro Manuel Manook established Bayug as the earliest Christian settlement in the area sometime between 1597 and 1609.

Population growth and safety eventually forced the settlers to move to safer and better forts. One was built in 1632 and another in 1872. Both became the sites of the present Poblacion. From being merely a small district in the Department of Mindanao and Sulu, Philippine Islands in 1903, it grew into a municipality in the ten unified province of Lanao. On June 16, 1950, it became a chartered city by virtue of Republic Act 525 signed into by the late President Elpidio Quirino.

The utilization of the Maria Cristina Falls into a hydroelectric power generating plant in 1952, hastened the urbanization of the city. Industries were established and more people came to settle. The city marked its first one hundred thousand population in 1970, when it posted a population of 104,493. Twenty-five years later, in 1995, a total population of 203,004 was recorded. Simultaneous with its population growth, is the increase in the city’s revenue. In 1983, it was reclassified as a highly urbanized city due to its impressive collection performance.

These major developments in the city were made possible by able and hardworking leaders since its creation in 1898. Its first president under the Aguinaldo Revolutionary Government was Carlito Jariol who served from 1898 to 1900. Its first Municipal Mayor was Jorge Ramiro (1936-1940), while its first City Mayor was Benito Ong (1948-1953). Its longest serving mayor was Camilo P. Cabili, who served Iligan from 1960 to 1984 and from 1988 to 1992 while the shortest service was rendered by Esperidion Sagrado, who was appointed city mayor for the period July 15-17, 1992. Table 1.1.1 shows the List of Mayors of Iligan City since its creation.

For the past decade, the city has been the more important activity center in North Central Mindanao. It is the center of major industries, commercial and educational establishments. It was dubbed as the “Industrial Center of the South.” Recently, it has become a major tourist destination. Since its birth in the 16th century, it has remained a Visayan dominated area in this part of the country. It has, however, retained its role as a friendly neighbor to the cultural communities in its vicinities. It is identified as a growth pole in Mindanao.

just few steps away from the CAP Bldg.


^^ you got it ryt @gors I hope u can take pictures of their showroom and post it here.. :)

AMEN to that @tough :)


:rofl:

Allowed ba to take pictures of their showroom? Sira na cam ko. Well just have to wait for @Alingatong to do that.

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My pleasure. I just hope my sked will allow me to such. :)

Allowed ba to take pictures of their showroom? Sira na cam ko. Well just have to wait for @Alingatong to do that.

I also don't know if picture taking is allowed inside their showroom if not, eh di sa labas na lng.. :lol:

ILIGAN CITY: Industrial City of the South

Iligan Cement Corporation
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Pilmico Foods Corporation
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Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
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Maria Cristina Chemical Industries, Inc.
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Refractories Corporation of the Phils.
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Holcim Philippines
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Granexport Corporation
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TransCo
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Petronas Energy Philippines
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SMC-Ilicoco
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Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
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MCCI, Inc
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*Above pics courtesy of Bob Timonera

Northern Mindanao Power Corporation
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Global Steelworks Philippines
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ILIGAN: City of Waterfalls
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photos by alinatong

INDUSTRIES

Global Steelworks Philippines, Inc. (formerly NSC)
Iligan Cement Corporation
Holcim Philippines
Pilmico Foods Corporation
National Power Corporation
National Transmission Corporation
Northern Mindanao Power Corporation (Iligan Diesel Power Plant I & II)
Iligan Light & Power, Inc.
Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation
Refractories Corporation of the Philippines
San Miguel Corporation - Iligan Coconut Oil Mill
Granexport Manufacturing Corporation
Platinum Group Metals Corporation (formerly MCCI)
Filipinas Eslon Manufacturing Corporation
Summa Alta Tierra Industries Corporation
Petronas Energy Philippines
PLDT-Maranao Telephone Company Inc.
London Biscuit Co.
Newtech Pulp, Inc.


WATERFALLS

* 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

^^ Talagang "Small Wonder" ang Iligan ano?

Iligan's Diyandi Festival

Kasadya Streetdancing and Merry Making
TRIBU KAUSWAGANON of KAUSWAGAN, LANAO DEL NORTE (OPEN CATEGORY)
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(Local Category)
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St. Michael the Archangel
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VIVA SENYOR SAN
MIGUEL!

Matanong ko lang, bat walang BPO sa Iligan?

Iliganon's Pride

Bamboo products, Malong, Mangga, Cheding's Peanut, Alimango, Pasayan, Sukang Pinakurat!...
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photos courtesy of iligan-city.gov.ph

Matanong ko lang, bat walang BPO sa Iligan?

The city must first provide the needed infrastructures and the business environment for the IT industry if the city of Iligan must move ahead in the competition to host IT industries like call centers, outsourcing and medical transcription among others.

Ah ok. So let's leave it to our twin city, CDO. Sila munang bahala doon. Soon, darating din tayo dyan. Mabilis naman development sa rehiyon natin eh. :)

On-going Projects

Gaisano Mall Iligan
15-year Comprehensive Program for the improvement of water supply
Iligan City Surveillance System
NPC Natures Park
Barangay Material Recovery Facility
Iligan-Bukidnon Road
Road Rehabilitation
Iligan Aqua Peak
Bayug Bridge
Mandulog Riverside Rehabilitation
Commercial Bldg. along Quezon Avenue
Commercial Bldg. along Aguinaldo Street
Commercial Bldg. along Tibanga Highway
Pension House near IMCC
Commercial Building Corner Quezon and Andres Bonifacio Avenue

Proposals

Proposed Central Material Recovery Facility
Proposed Circumferential Road 3 (C3)
Proposed Mt. Agad-agad Garden/Park
Proposed Metro Iligan Regional Infrastructure Development Project
Proposed Iligan ICT Park
Proposed Iligan Sports Arena
Proposed AMS Corporation’s Cavendish Banana Plantation
Proposed Del Monte Corporation's Pineapple and Papaya Plantation
Proposed Special Economic Zones - 4 Barangays
Proposed International Convention Center
Proposed Mindanao Railway System Phase I

Does anyone know kung anong establishment yong nasa 2nd level ng Garcia Building?

^^ Yan ba yung building where the Standard Blue Printing is located?

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Commercial Bldg. along Quezon Ave.

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Commercial Bldg. along Aguinaldo St.

^^ Yan ba yung building where the Standard Blue Printing is located?

I am referring to that bldg. where Smart Communication is being housed. Garcia Bldg. ba yon?

I am refering to that bldg. where Smart Communication is being housed. Garcia Bldg. ba yon?

Ah ok. I don't know the name of that building. No idea din if what establishment. Di ba the 2nd level still needs a paint job?

The second level is still under construction but almost finished. Maganda yong interior ng second level. I'll take some photos para mapag-usapan natin kung anong klaseng establishment talaga ang mag-ooccupy dyan. Para kasing, malaking resto.

May bagong resto rin sa 2nd level ng Coastal Waters along Don Mariano Badelles Sr. St. Boomers Fried Chicken ang pangalan pero aside from fried chicken, me iba pa silang sine-serve. Try nyo.

^^ Buti kapa nakita mo na ang 2nd level ng building. Ok we'll wait for the photos to be posted here.

May bagong resto rin sa 2nd level ng Coastal Waters along Don Mariano Badelles Sr. St. Boomers Fried Chicken ang pangalan pero aside from fried chicken, me iba pa silang sine-serve. Try nyo.

I'll try to go there this week

^^Sa baba pa lang, meron na silang take-out counter. And the resto is fully air-conditioned. Same owner of 69th St., Coastal Waters and El Centro.

Gaano katagal na ba sila open for business? I don't usually go in that area kasi.

No we are not trying to misquote anything here or perhaps not reviewing any sources. Its not even about city versus city coz we're speaking about regional economy. Alright, DAVAO CITY is already an established city and most private business centers are there. But the gov't facts shows how region10 is pacing the economy in the island of Mindanao...and it shows that it is already the fastest growing region in Mindanao in terms exports and also capital investments poured into while region 11, where DAVAO CITY is, is second...and its been for the last 3 or 4 years now i think...maybe u should look at the facts also yourself so you will know the real news...

Nationally, region 10 is behind number 1 NCR and number 2 CAR respectively...

Lastly, a central economy is not dictated by the number of private and gov't offices established but it is shown by how much money is being poured into and the products that are being sold out or exported.

I respect you for being defensive about your city...and we are not city against city in the CDO or ILIGAN CITY THREAD...we are even praising the other city threads that also posted their growth in their respective cities.

If you read my post closely enougn you would know that I said not to you but to Sera that NorMin can lay claim to the number one economy in Mindanao, 3 years in the run- after your city of Iligan was re-alligned with CDO, while Region 11 which originally composed of Davao and the booming GenSan was reconfigured leaving Davao Region as the lone province in Region 11. So the title Mindanao's biggest economy is all yours and we won't mind but to be the business capital? Neither CDO nor your city is ripe for the title at this time and dunno if it happens in the next millenium.

Pagkakaalam ko, yong ibang tower na binomba caused power interruptions as far as Cotabato and Davao areas. Pero na-restore naman kaagad ng Transco.\

actually sa pagkakaalam ko di nagka power interruption sa amin..pero malamang nag low-power nga kasi nung dumaan ako sa substation ng Davao LIght, naka on yung plant nila (na pang back up ng city in case maputol ang power sa labas)

Fact is NorMin is the Biggest Economy in Mindanao-an undisputed fact for 3-4years running NOW and I know this because I've seen it personally in the Gov't records. By the way this is with regard to REGIONAL GRDP.:banana:

And I know it bothers you that someone OUTSIDE Mindanao and in Metro Manila recognizes this. This means more and more people are aware that NorMin trully is the trade/Services Capital of the whole Mindanao.

So if you don't support NorMin having this ACHIEVEMENT then don't bash me here in the Iligan or CDO thread because it is my every right to RECOGNIZE the regions achievement.

By the way I post here because our family has a huge property in Camigiun and some properties in CDeO and I am really happy that we have properties in NorMin because I'll invest in them.

By the way I don't even want to mention the city you want to promote because I don't want to tarnish this thread I only want to promote Iligan & I want to do it without slandering other cities.


Fact is having the biggest economy as a region in Mindanao doesn't accord NorMin as Mindanao's Trade and Services Centre? Most trading and services centres either private or government-run are hosted by Davao in the time being and as a matter of fact it is the de facto capital of Mindanao owing to its being the biggest economy for a single city in Mindanao. If that is not acceptable to you then how much more for uswho have been leading Mindanao since the 1930s and up to this day and age still painting a good picture for the whole of this deplorable island.

I'm not bashing you and bashing is not my cup of tea especially to you who I don't know from Adam. You sound knowlegeable in your posting and I know you love CDO but you also know that there are other people willing to buy time to put things in proper place if need be.

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Preferred areas of investment include:

Steel and metal based manufacturing
Construction & infrastructure materials
Engineering and metalworking industries
Electronic component manufacturing
Information technology related business
Plastics and rubber products
Agri-business, aqua and agroforestry
Gift toys, handicrafts, fashion accessories
Research and development service facilities
Environmental protection support facilities
Tourism and recreational related facilities
Professional and technical trainings
Health care and other socio-oriented services
Socialized housing and property development
Town centers, business & commercial malls
Water system distribution and development
Natural resource and mineral development
Other recreational facilities like theaters, etc.
Vehicle manufacturing and transportation servicing
Other social and customer service related facilities

Whaaahhhh, Good day Iligan! Congrats, thread 10 na...!!!

My dad's favorite: Sukang Pinakurat :shocked: It's exclusively available in Gaisano stores though :)

The second level is still under construction but almost finished. Maganda yong interior ng second level. I'll take some photos para mapag-usapan natin kung anong klaseng establishment talaga ang mag-ooccupy dyan. Para kasing, malaking resto.

i think malaking resto or bar....and i think pwede rin dyan mga internet cafes at the second floor...maganda ang lugar kasi its on the second floor and overlooking Quezon Ave...hindi gaanong asiwa...

During my visit to Maria Cristina Falls last Sunday..

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My dad's favorite: Sukang Pinakurat :shocked: It's exclusively available in Gaisano stores though :)

really?.. coz we don't have gaisano in dgte but we have sukang pinakurat available in some grocery stores here. i luuurrv it!..:)

During my visit to Maria Cristina Falls last Sunday..

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Thanks for the pics @ic3man25.

Ang ganda naman! Very refreshing.

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Dominating the skyline is the under-construction Gaisano Mall Iligan :)

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Thanks for the wonderful photos @ic3man25 and @Alingatong

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Hey some of the amenities of NPC Natures Park are already in place. :banana:

- Cottages
- Flower lamps in the Viewing Deck

i think malaking resto or bar....and i think pwede rin dyan mga internet cafes at the second floor...maganda ang lugar kasi its on the second floor and overlooking Quezon Ave...hindi gaanong asiwa...

naaahhh i think the area is quite spacious for an internet cafe. most likely it would be a resto bar IMO.

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Ito siguro yong portion ng river for kayaking. :)

^^ where is this particularly located? after the rapids?

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^^ where is this particularly located? after the rapids?

Maybe ic3man25 can tell us. :)

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Map of NPC Natures Park and its amenities.

*construction on-going

^^ So the kayak area is after the rapids. :)

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Palao Public Market

^^ So the kayak area is after the rapids. :)

yes. that's why i was asking you about the location awhile ago.

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Nice commercial building. Very colorful.

^^ I really like this low-rise. If only structures surrounding the Pala-o public market will also be well designed like this one. Clean :)

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Palao Public Market

IMHO Iligan badly needs a New Pala-o Public Market Building. The current structure is too old. I noticed they only rehabilitated the roof and gutters facing the streets (right side of the pic).

Iligan PNP files raps vs gun ban violators

Cagayan de Oro City (21 March) -- Iligan City Police Director P/S Supt. Virgilio Ranes said the Philippine National Police (PNP) in the City has intensified its enforcement of the gun ban by confiscating eleven various firearms in their area of responsibility.

“We have filed a case against the gun owners for violating the gun ban,” he added.

The Police Chief said there have been no reports of existing private armies or any activity that would pose a threat to free and orderly elections in their area.

“The series of transmission tower bombings in that recently occurred in Lanao were not election-related per initial report of the on-going investigation,” Ranes stressed. (PIA 10)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070321.htm&no=18)

^^ where is this particularly located? after the rapids?

yes after the rapids, it's just beside the cottages.

:uh: :shocked: OMG the Pala-o Public Market caught on fire early dawn today. According to reports, a number of people died too. :cry: :dunno: No details yet what caused the fire.

POC ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2006
By: EAMayormita
POC and Coordinating Agencies
March 21, 2007

In its effort to take the lead in the pursuit of excellence in promoting the best Peace and Order Council practices, Iligan City has once again earned the privilege to represent Region 10 in the nationwide search for the Best Peace and Order Council (POC).

We take pride in presenting the modest accomplishments of the city’s Peace and Order Council for the Calendar Year 2006.

Our POC has conducted regular meetings, mostly presided by the Mayor as Chairperson, with sectoral groups such as NGOs, the media, professional, civic and people’s organizations and the Barangay chairpersons contributing to the POC’s efficiency and effectiveness.

With the local PNP as major player in the implementation of crime prevention and law enforcement, we claim a number of arrests and interventions safeguarding the city against crime.

The POC has mobilized the PNP, the City Prosecutor and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology for the effective implementation of its programs. The Iligan City Fire Station took prompt action in cases of fire prevention and suppression. The Iligan City Disaster Coordinating Council and Emergency 811 responded without reservation to local calamities and extended help to as far as Leyte and Zamboanga provinces in the exercise of their duties.

The POC has mobilized government offices and Criminal Justice System agencies and has organized Barangay Peace and Order Councils which are currently functional.

In terms of sectoral involvement and resource allocation, the POC has sought the participation of NGOs and civic organizations such as the Philippine National Red Cross, the Bantay Bayan Foundation, Incorporated, the Guardians Brotherhood, Incorporated and the Community Police Action Group for material and technical support. Financial support from the private sector amounted to PHP 52,000.

The Iligan City Police Office’s 295-member workforce have completed 346 training courses/seminars and received 89 awards and 321 commendations. It has sustained its special forces: Special Operations Unit (the local equivalent of the SWAT Team) and the K-9 Unit.
The ICPO’s exemplary performance has been backed by a total of PHP 3,610,209.60 of which PHP 262,209.60 has come from the higher headquarters’ MOOE fund support with the remaining PHP 3,348,000.00 from the LGU and NGOs. This has helped sustain the operational and administrative requirements of ICPO. Actual expenditures for POC operation for CY 2006 have reached PHP 122,883,744.00.

In its anti-crime efforts, comparative crime statistics has cited a crime solution efficiency of 96.15% of all reported cases. To encourage further community involvement in its anti-criminality campaign, Text Kontra Krimen (7004276) was launched on July 31, 2006.

In matters of counter-insurgency, we have strengthened the joint efforts of all sectors involved in realizing common goals related to peace and order, public safety and security programs and projects in the area. We have tapped civilian volunteer organizations and conducted trainings of deputized Barangay Tanods/CVOs.

We have generated citizens’ involvement and support through activities mobilizing the community by implementing programs and projects with the participation of coordinating agencies. Community-based organizations have rendered material and technical support to these ends.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, conferred as Region 10’s 2006 Best Performing Sangguniang Panlungsod, qualifying itself for the National Finals for Highly Urbanized Cities, has adopted twenty-two (22) resolutions and four (4) ordinances related to peace and order.

Monthly deployment of 80 sweepers, 15 landscapers and 10 ALTF enforcers of Information/Education Campaign on Proper Solid Waste Management, as well as the enforcement of Anti-littering ordinances, were implemented. Civic groups have taken part in our environmental enhancement efforts as well.

We have set our modest goals within realistic timeframes to conclude that in its overall performance, the Iligan Peace and Order Council has served its purpose in implementing programs suited to the needs within its area of responsibility.

Source (http://www.iligan-city.gov.ph/details.php?newsid=1174462760)

:uh: :shocked: OMG the Pala-o Public Market caught on fire early dawn today. According to reports, a number of people died too. :cry: :dunno: No details yet what caused the fire.

Oh my. Kasasabi mo lang about the renovation of Pala-o Market, di ba? :ohno:

Oonga eh. What a coincidence. Anyway, I saw the news @ ABS-CBN Northern Mindanao. Wala naman naman daw namatay. Probably unconfirmed pa yung nakuha kong balita kanina. Buti nalang di nasali sa sunog ang store ng aunt ko sa market.

With the incidence, do you think it's now the right time for the city govt. to pushthrough its plan of building a new public market? And I've heard, it's a 3-level structure.

this time they should make sure its clean, dry and organized.. and oh, visually appealing :D

With the incidence, do you think it's now the right time for the city govt. to pushthrough its plan of building a new public market? And I've heard, it's a 3-level structure.

this time they should make sure its clean, dry and organized.. and oh, visually appealing :D

I think it's high time to build a new public market for Iligan. A 3-level structure would be nice. I agree. They should implement a clean, dry, organized, and visually appealing facility.

Thursday, March 22, 2007
Fire razes market, damages at P3-M
By Lino dela Cruz
Iligan Correspondent

ILIGAN CITY -- An hour and a half fire destroyed a public market here at dawn Wednesday, displacing hundreds of stall owners and vendors.

Fire Marshall Benigno Amomonpon Jr. said he received a fire call at about 3:15 a.m. and immediately dispatched fire trucks to the Pala-o supermarket where the fire was in progress.

Mayor Lawrence Cruz immediately sought the assistance of fire trucks from Global Steelworks and nearby towns including Cagayan de Oro City Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) upon learning of the outbreak.

The fire was put off at about 4:30 a.m. but about 60 percent of the public market was destroyed. Initial damages were placed at P3 million though no one was reported hurt in the incident, according to fire investigators.

Pala-o market is one of the two public markets in this city and its several decades-old structure contributed to the fast spread of the fire, the firemen said.

The City Economic Enterprises Department (CEED), which oversees collection of market stall and vendor fees, was destroyed.

Investigation is still going on to determine the cause of the fire. City officials also have yet to disclose plans to rehabilitate the decades-old public market.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/03/22/news/fire.razes.market.damages.at.p3.m.html)

Thursday, March 22, 2007
Jeeps to charge P6

THE .50 centavo provisional fare reduction for public utility jeepneys (PUJ) in Northern Mindanao has been approved, but will end on July this year.

Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairman Thompson Lantion said this during the regional transport summit in Cagayan de Oro Wednesday, attended by around a hundred stakeholders of the region's transport industry.

When the provisional decrease--which brings the current PUJ fare to P6 flat--expires on July 31, Lantion said it was up to the transport groups in the region to decide whether an extension was necessary.

Fuel price, he said, remains the barometer for any changes in fare amount.

Virgilio Valmoria, leader of the moderate Transport Federation of Cagayan de Oro (Trafeco), said his group supports extending the deadline, citing no new changes in fuel prices as of press time.

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, chairman of the City Council committee on public utility, welcomed the move, but urged LTFRB to assess whether a new round of fare reduction would be possible.

"I think the .50 reduction is fair. However, if the prices of oil continue to decrease, then LTFRB should again consider lowering the fare rate," Nacaya told Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro in a text message.

The councilor recalled that the City Council had asked LTFRB twice to lower PUJ fare rates in response to slowly stabilizing fuel prices in the recent months.

Fare reduction on other transport utilities such as buses and taxicabs would be tackled in the coming days, said LTFRB Northern Mindanao Regional Director Mandangan Darimbang.

The fare reduction also covers the 20 percent discount granted to students and senior citizens, bringing their fare to only P5. (DVA and JPN)

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/03/22/bus/jeeps.to.charge.p6.html)

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From maej of Mindanao Photoblog

Road from Iligan going to Marawi and Zamboanga

good morning iligan!!!

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Nice commercial building. Very colorful.

very nice structure! though it's only a 2-storey building but, it gives a good taste!!!:)

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An hour and a half fire destroyed Pala-o Public Market at dawn Wednesday, displacing hundreds of stall owners and vendors.

^^It's ok to restore the decades-old public market to its former good condition but IMHO constructing a new one ang pinakabest option ng local government of iligan.

For me, I want to see a new and modern public market in that area. :)

^^It's ok to restore the decades-old public market to its former good condition but IMHO constructing a new one ang pinakabest option ng local government of iligan.


looks like former mayor nano badelles finally got his wish na mahimong 3-storey ang eedmo bldg.
:banana: :lol:

^^Maybe you're referring to the former mayor Franklin Quijano. :)

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ICWS Building in Pala-o

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Sunburst

Bat kaya palaging umuulan ngayon?

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waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh spaghetti wires :bash:

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An hour and a half fire destroyed Pala-o Public Market at dawn Wednesday, displacing hundreds of stall owners and vendors.

Which side was that? Seems like the side is at in front of empty lot.

^^ yung back portion ng the public market ang nasunog. looks like the photo was taken @ badelles st.

^^ yung back portion ng the public market ang nasunog. looks like the photo was taken @ badelles st.

Tama. :)

Friday, March 23, 2007
Jail visitors freed by kin
By Lino Dela Cruz
Iligan Correspondent

ILIGAN CITY -- At least 25 visitors or "dalaw" held inside the city jail here by their prisoner-relatives since last Wednesday were "released" Thursday morning.

A mass protest of sorts was held to denounce the alleged lack of food and refusal of jail guards to provide rubbing alcohol for their skin ailments, among other complaints.

Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Warden Rey Baldon denied that the visitors were being held "hostage" by the prisoners led by a certain Modecilla, Torres, and Tumanda.

He said the visitors have stayed since last March 21 inside the jail on their own to support the protest being made by the prisoners.

The visitors included an undetermined number of women and children complained about the lack of food and barricaded their premises.

However, Baldon said the budget for the food is only P40 per day per prisoner. The inmates also demanded longer visiting hours for their relatives.

Most of the inmates also debunked claims that the relatives were being held against their will.

As of Thursday, BJMP officials and City Mayor Lawrence Cruz facilitated the release of the visitors after being held for 10 hours since 5 p.m. Wednesday.

No one was reported hurt in the incident and the complaints of the prisoners are being looked into such as food, water, visitorial rights and others, said Cruz.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/03/23/news/jail.visitors.freed.by.kin.html)

An hour and a half fire destroyed Pala-o Public Market at dawn Wednesday, displacing hundreds of stall owners and vendors.

Specifically, two of the four buildings in the compound were razed by the fire reportedly caused by faulty electrical wiring.

COAA hikes gold tally to 69
By Lynde Salgados


TUBOD, Lanao Norte -- There was no official results yet of the medal standing.

But the 400-strong Cagayan de Oro Athletic Association could feel now it has overtaken hottest rival Iligan for the overall supremacy in the 2007 Palarong Pampook here at Mindanao Civic Center.

With only four remaining events in basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis and sipa takraw still in progress Thursday, COAA has accumulated a total of 69 golds in the initial tally. Just 5 golds short of matching last year's effort of 74 that paved the way for COAA to clinch the overall title.

"Mag-cheer na lang kita sa nabilin natong mga atleta nga nagdula pa then, we'll have to wait and see what will happen next in the awarding ceremony. Kay simbako lang nga dili molusot ang Iligan kita man gyod ang mo-kampeyon," said athletic director Delia Agbon in a briefing with the COAA coaches Thursday night.

Basketball coach Boy Dacoco is confident the elementary and high school dribblers from Xavier University and Sacred Heart of Jesus Montessori School could deliver more golds for COAA's cause.

"Sure na sab na'ng table tennis kay ilang saligando nga babaye mopilde man gani og mga lalaki nga Class A sa Cagayan de Oro," said local UN frontman Dario Hernane referring to Asian age-group medalist Ian Nietes Lariba.

With the other international campaigner Francis Casey Alcantara being allowed to strut wares in lawn tennis, COAA delegation has high expectation to surpass its 74-gold finish last year.

COAA's 35-23-12 gold-silver-bronze harvest in elementary rivalry was inspired by the strong showing of swimming boys and girls (16 golds), gymnastics (9) and taekwondo (3). Its secondary's 34-23-18 medal blitz was highlighted again by COAA's sterling performance in gymnastics (10 golds), chess (4), arnis (4), taekwondo (4) and badminton (2).



Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/03/23/sports/coaa.hikes.gold.tally.to.69.html)

Mabuhay Vinyl in P565-M expansion
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Manila Bulletin Online


By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT

Mabuhay Vinyl Corp., the country’s lone manufacturer of caustic soda and liquid chlorine for household and industrial applications, is investing P565 million to expand its production capacity of its plant in Iligan to serve the expanding requirement of its customers.

The Board of Investments has approved the project under the RED (Retention, Expansion and Diversification) program of the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) with a pioneer status based on the magnitude of investments, Trade and Industry Secretary and BoI managing head Elmer Hernandez said.

Hernandez said the expansion program would add 24,000 metric tons per year of caustic soda, 50,000 MTPY of hydrochloric acid and 5,500 MTPY of liquid chlorine.

At present, its Iligan plant produces 18,000 MTPY of caustic soda, 15,000 MTPY of hydrochloric acid and 6,000 MTPY of liquid chlorine.

MVC has expanded its domestic production to better serve the needs its customers following an increase in prices of caustic soda in the international market.

The project is expected to help meet the increasing domestic demand for chloralkali chemicals in the country.

MVC would utilize the most modern Ion Exchange Membrane and n-BITAC technology, which was codeveloped by Chlorine Engineers Corp. and Tosoh Corp. of Japan.

This technology allows ultra low power, salt and steam consumption, which will enable the plant to attain a very competitive production costs.

The company boasts of product quality from an IEM process, which is at par with the best in the world.

The project has committed to commence commercial operation in June 2008 employing 163 direct labor.

MVC has been in the chemical business for the past 40 years. It is one of the country’s leading manufacturer of hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochloride and the country’s only manufacturer of caustic soda and liquid chlorine.

Its also manufactures and distributes these basic and intermediate chemicals with a wide range of household and industrial applications.

This publicly-listed company is majority owned by the Gatchalian Group.

http://www.mb.com.ph/BSNS2007032490307.html

Saturday, March 24, 2007
MVBA Season 2 starts today

Games today:
(Xavier University Gym, Cagayan de Oro City)
4 p.m. – Opening ceremony
5 p.m. – Davao Agilas vs. Iligan Archangels
6:30 p.m. – MisOr vs. M. Lhuillier-Cebu City

THE HOOP wars continue as the Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) opens its second season with two games at the Xavier University Gym in Cagayan de Oro City today.

Prior to the basketball action, an hour-long opening rite will start at 4 p.m. with no less than the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas(SBP)-BAP president Manuel V. Pangilinan, vice chairman Ricky Vargas and other members of the board as the guests of honor.

The MVBA will open hostilities with Mindanao newcomer the Duterte-Davao Agilas testing the league against the Iligan Archangels starting at 5 p.m.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2007/03/24/sports/mvba.season.2.starts.today.html)

Mabuhay Vinyl in P565-M expansion
Saturday, March 24, 2007
Manila Bulletin Online


By BERNIE CAHILES-MAGKILAT

Mabuhay Vinyl Corp., the country’s lone manufacturer of caustic soda and liquid chlorine for household and industrial applications, is investing P565 million to expand its production capacity of its plant in Iligan to serve the expanding requirement of its customers.

The Board of Investments has approved the project under the RED (Retention, Expansion and Diversification) program of the Investment Priorities Plan (IPP) with a pioneer status based on the magnitude of investments, Trade and Industry Secretary and BoI managing head Elmer Hernandez said.

Hernandez said the expansion program would add 24,000 metric tons per year of caustic soda, 50,000 MTPY of hydrochloric acid and 5,500 MTPY of liquid chlorine.

At present, its Iligan plant produces 18,000 MTPY of caustic soda, 15,000 MTPY of hydrochloric acid and 6,000 MTPY of liquid chlorine.

MVC has expanded its domestic production to better serve the needs its customers following an increase in prices of caustic soda in the international market.

The project is expected to help meet the increasing domestic demand for chloralkali chemicals in the country.

MVC would utilize the most modern Ion Exchange Membrane and n-BITAC technology, which was codeveloped by Chlorine Engineers Corp. and Tosoh Corp. of Japan.

This technology allows ultra low power, salt and steam consumption, which will enable the plant to attain a very competitive production costs.

The company boasts of product quality from an IEM process, which is at par with the best in the world.

The project has committed to commence commercial operation in June 2008 employing 163 direct labor.

MVC has been in the chemical business for the past 40 years. It is one of the country’s leading manufacturer of hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochloride and the country’s only manufacturer of caustic soda and liquid chlorine.

Its also manufactures and distributes these basic and intermediate chemicals with a wide range of household and industrial applications.

This publicly-listed company is majority owned by the Gatchalian Group.

http://www.mb.com.ph/BSNS2007032490307.html

Ngayon ko lang nalaman na ang Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation pala ay nag-iisang manufacturer ng caustic soda at liquid chlorine sa buong bansa.

^^ Nice find. Hmnn...you gave me an idea. I'll collect iligan trivia for the next thread :)

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Sarong, Malong, Kumbong/Scarf, Etc.

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Cheding's Toasted Peanuts

MABUHAY VINYL CORPORATION

The Iligan Plant

Details of the Assumption Heights Complex are as follows:

» Located nine kilometers west of Iligan City proper
» It is a 35 hectare complex (28 has. of which is owned by MVC)
» Houses both Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation and its former sister company - MCCI Corporation.
» About 60 meters above sea level
» About a kilometer from the MVC jetty.
» Named after Asuncion Palma - the wife of Judge Guillermo B. Guevara

Plant Facilities

» The Chlor-Alkali complex produces three products namely, Liquid Caustic Soda (18,000 DMTPY), Hydrochloric Acid (15,000 MTPY), and Liquid Chlorine (6,000 MTPY). It also has the capacity to produce hydrogen at 1,700 Nm3/day.

» The Chlor-Alkali plant employs the following technology:

» Diaphragm Cells Technology of Diamond - Shamrock (U.S) for its electrolysis process.

» Escher Wyss (France) for its evaporation process

» Shin-Etsu Ltd (Japan) for its HCl Synthesis

» Tsurumi Soda (Japan) for its Liquid Chlorine Plant


Commissioned on August 22, 1965, the Iligan plant is located on top of Assumption Heights, Buru-un, Iligan City.

The Iligan Plant is certified to ISO 9002 under the Registry of Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS) - UK Scheme. Date of certification - March 24, 1999

^^ Thanks for the info @tough. Are you connected with the company?

@Alingatong you bought all 10 (1/4 pack) peanuts? pahingi.....hehehe

Also housed in the Assumption Heights Complex is the Platinum Group Metals Corporation(PGMC).

@Alingatong you bought all 10 (1/4 pack) peanuts? pahingi.....hehehe

'yoko nga. Pampulutan namin yan sa mga :cheers: sessions namin. :)

Also housed in the Assumption Heights Complex is the Platinum Group Metals Corporation(PGMC).

Never heard about this company. You have info @Alingatong?

I only knew it's there. Anyways, i'll ask a friend who works for MCCI. Maybe he has info 'bout PGMC.

Thanks in advance. (I already edited the list of industries in the 1st page)

wow, merong expansion ng Aboitiz-Pilmico tapos nagun may expansion pa ng Mabuhay Vinyl...siguro ngayong taon tataas na namn ang investments ng region 10...

^^ Reposted Article
Aboitiz earmarks P200M for feedmill in Iligan

Aboitiz Equity Ventures Inc (AEV), the listed investment holding company of the Aboitiz family, is setting aside P200 million for the establishment of a new feedmill in Iligan City.

AEV chief operating officer Erramon Aboitiz said the new facility will be the group’s second, next to the one in Tarlac which underwent expansion in 2005.

The new plant will have an estimated capacity of 10,000 tons of feed per month, Aboitiz said.

AEV, through wholly-owned unit Pilmico Foods Corp., earlier sold to ABF Overseas Ltd. its stake in yeast producer Pilmico-Mauri Foods Corp. for P100 million.

Pilmico-Mauri was formed in 1995 as a joint venture between Pilmico and Burns Philp Co. of Australia to manufacture yeast and other bakery ingredients.

In 2004, Burns Philp sold its yeast division, including its stake in Pilmico-Mauri, to the parent company of ABF Overseas, UK-based multinational Associated British Foods Plc.

AEV said the divestment of its yeast business is in line with Pilmico’s continuing efforts to further concentrate on growing its flour milling business and the feeds and swine businesses of its subsidiary, Fil-Am Foods Inc.

AEV reported a 6.3 percent drop in its net profit in the nine months ending September 2006 to P2.4 billion from the restated net income in the same period in 2005.

The holding firm also has interests in banking (Union Bank of the Philippines and International Exchange Bank), power, transport and food.

^^ Thanks for the info @tough. Are you connected with the company?


@gors nah.. not at all.. He..He.. :)

^^ Ah ok.

gors,

kamukha mo si Nino muhlach.

gors,

kamukha mo si Nino muhlach.

lols samukag first post oi :rofl:

gors,

kamukha mo si Nino muhlach.

waaaaaaaaaaaa. palitan ko na avie pic ko..... :nuts:

^^ Napansin ko nga @g0Rs. Kamukhang-kamukha. :)

POC ACCOMPLISHMENTS FOR 2006
By: EAMayormita
POC and Coordinating Agencies


In its effort to take the lead in the pursuit of excellence in promoting the best Peace and Order Council practices, Iligan City has once again earned the privilege to represent Region 10 in the nationwide search for the Best Peace and Order Council (POC).

We take pride in presenting the modest accomplishments of the city’s Peace and Order Council for the Calendar Year 2006.

Our POC has conducted regular meetings, mostly presided by the Mayor as Chairperson, with sectoral groups such as NGOs, the media, professional, civic and people’s organizations and the Barangay chairpersons contributing to the POC’s efficiency and effectiveness.

With the local PNP as major player in the implementation of crime prevention and law enforcement, we claim a number of arrests and interventions safeguarding the city against crime.

The POC has mobilized the PNP, the City Prosecutor and the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology for the effective implementation of its programs. The Iligan City Fire Station took prompt action in cases of fire prevention and suppression. The Iligan City Disaster Coordinating Council and Emergency 811 responded without reservation to local calamities and extended help to as far as Leyte and Zamboanga provinces in the exercise of their duties.

The POC has mobilized government offices and Criminal Justice System agencies and has organized Barangay Peace and Order Councils which are currently functional.

In terms of sectoral involvement and resource allocation, the POC has sought the participation of NGOs and civic organizations such as the Philippine National Red Cross, the Bantay Bayan Foundation, Incorporated, the Guardians Brotherhood, Incorporated and the Community Police Action Group for material and technical support. Financial support from the private sector amounted to PHP 52,000.

The Iligan City Police Office’s 295-member workforce have completed 346 training courses/seminars and received 89 awards and 321 commendations. It has sustained its special forces: Special Operations Unit (the local equivalent of the SWAT Team) and the K-9 Unit.
The ICPO’s exemplary performance has been backed by a total of PHP 3,610,209.60 of which PHP 262,209.60 has come from the higher headquarters’ MOOE fund support with the remaining PHP 3,348,000.00 from the LGU and NGOs. This has helped sustain the operational and administrative requirements of ICPO. Actual expenditures for POC operation for CY 2006 have reached PHP 122,883,744.00.

In its anti-crime efforts, comparative crime statistics has cited a crime solution efficiency of 96.15% of all reported cases. To encourage further community involvement in its anti-criminality campaign, Text Kontra Krimen (7004276) was launched on July 31, 2006.

In matters of counter-insurgency, we have strengthened the joint efforts of all sectors involved in realizing common goals related to peace and order, public safety and security programs and projects in the area. We have tapped civilian volunteer organizations and conducted trainings of deputized Barangay Tanods/CVOs.

We have generated citizens’ involvement and support through activities mobilizing the community by implementing programs and projects with the participation of coordinating agencies. Community-based organizations have rendered material and technical support to these ends.

The Sangguniang Panlungsod of Iligan, conferred as Region 10’s 2006 Best Performing Sangguniang Panlungsod, qualifying itself for the National Finals for Highly Urbanized Cities, has adopted twenty-two (22) resolutions and four (4) ordinances related to peace and order.

Monthly deployment of 80 sweepers, 15 landscapers and 10 ALTF enforcers of Information/Education Campaign on Proper Solid Waste Management, as well as the enforcement of Anti-littering ordinances, were implemented. Civic groups have taken part in our environmental enhancement efforts as well.

We have set our modest goals within realistic timeframes to conclude that in its overall performance, the Iligan Peace and Order Council has served its purpose in implementing programs suited to the needs within its area of responsibility.


Source (http://www.iligan-city.gov.ph/details.php?newsid=1174462760)

^^ Napansin ko nga @g0Rs. Kamukhang-kamukha. :)

sa tingin ko hindi kay nino muhlach...kay johnny abarrientos :)

mga ssc pipz!

JOJO BORJA confirmd ds morn that he's REALLY running 4 congressman ds may as an independent canddate. he criticized tikbong's EPIRA nd varf's funeral casket galore.

comments? reactions? violent reactions? :hm:

AT LAST NAGOPEN NA SILA NG BRANCH NG PARK n GO NA SA ILIGAN

^^ i thought matagal na yan sa iligan

CONGRATS!! TO ALL SSC ILIGAN MEMBERS!!
WOOOW..... THREAD 10 NA ang ILIGAN, BILIS NAMAN NA WALA LANG ME NG 3 WEEKS, AND NOW T-10 NA ANG SSC ILIGAN GALING HA!

^^ kung palagi ka dito. thread 11 na sana. hehe :lol:

Gatchalian-led Mabuhay Vinyl gets BOI incentives
BY MA. ELISA P. OSORIO
The Philippine Star

Gatchalian-led Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. (MVC), manufacturer of hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochloride, has been given incentives by the Board of Investments (BOI) for its P565-million expansion project in Iligan City. The listed company is the only manufacturer of caustic soda and liquid chlorine in the country.

Caustic soda is used as a raw material in the manufacture of soaps, detergents, textiles and paper. It is also used in water softening and treatment, refining petroleum products, and washing beer and softdrink bottles while liquid chlorine is used as a bleaching agent by paper and textile industries, drinking water purification, and water treatment.

The steady increase in the price of caustic soda in the international market has prompted MVC to embark on an expansion project. The Phase 2 project of MVC is expected to produce 24,000 metric tons per year of caustic soda, 50,000 metric per ton of hydrochloric acid and 5,500 metric per ton per year of liquid chlorine.

The Phase 2 will be ready for commercial operation on June 2008 and is expected to generate almost 200 new jobs. The project, classified as pioneer based on the magnitude of investments, is registered as an expanding producer.

The project is under the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) retention, expansion and diversification (R.E.D.) program, an inclusion in the 2006 Investment Priorities Plan. The RED program refers to activities of existing investors that are encouraged for retention, expansion and diversification.

The project is expected to help meet the increasing domestic demand for chlor-alkali chemicals in the country.

The approved project involves the use of the modern ion exchange membrane (IEM) technology, n-BiTAC, which was co-developed by Chlorine Engineers Corp., and Tosoh Corp. of Japan.

The new technology involves the use of ultra low power, slat and steam consumption which will help reduce cost making the plant more competitive. Also, the IEM process was rated to be at par with the best technologies in the world.

MVC manufactures and distributes basic and intermediate chemicals and has more than 40 years of experience in the business of chemical production.

MVC is the biggest domestic producer of caustic soda, and together with its subsidiary, Philippine Resins Industries Inc., is the biggest domestic producer of PVC resins. It also enjoys a dominant position in the local hydrochloric acid and chlorine markets.

The company produces four basic and intermediate chemicals with a wide range of industrial and household applications. Included within the chlor-alkali group of products are the following: caustic soda; hydrochloric acid; liquid chlorine; sodium hypochlorite.

Source (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=71278)

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Summertime = Timogatime:)

LTO-X posts 10.93% increase in revenue collection
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

Cagayan de Oro City -- A total collection of Php274.035 million was posted by the Land Transportation Office in Northern Mindanao (LTO-X), last year, noting an increase of 10.93% compared to Php247.026 million it collected in 2005.

"Part of our positive performance could be attributed to our best practices, particularly, our focus on the development program of our personnel," LTO-X Regional Director Porcawa B. Dia said.

It could also be due to their continuing program of instituting anti-corruption measures to make sure the government resources are being deployed to the welfare of the people rather than landing in the pockets of a few, he said.

Meanwhile, Dia said the highest collection was posted by the LTO-X Regional Office with Php73.35 million followed by the Puerto Extension Office with Php52.469 million, Iligan City, Php29.191 million, Malaybalay City, Php22.760 million, Valencia City, Php17.054 million and Don Carlos Bukidnon, Php15.772 million.

Next was Oroquieta City with Php14.584 million, Ozamiz City, Php14.519 million, Tangub City, Php6.475 million, Camiguin, Php4.351 million and Tubod Extension Office, Lanao del Norte Php2.255 million.

On the other hand, registration of motor vehicles (MV) increased by 12.24%, from 137,791 to 154,655. Similarly, registration of new MV's increased by 5.69%, from 27,386 to 28,945 while renewals also increased by 13.86%, from 110,405 to 125,710.

Data at LTO-X also show that registration of new "For Private Use" MV's increased by 5.41%, from 26,924 to 28,381, just as renewals also increased by 17.34%, from 88,987 to 104,417.

Likewise, registration of new "For Hire" MV's increased by 43.87%, from 212 to 305. But renewals went down by 2.05%, from 17,962 to 17,594.

Registration of new government MV's also increased by 3.60%, from 250 to 259 while renewals went up by 7.04%, from 3,454 to 3,697. However, those of diplomatic MV's remained at two (2) for both 2005 and 2006.

Furthermore, licenses and permits issued by LTO-X in the region, last year, went up by 12.55%, from 113,865 to 128,157.

New licenses, particularly, increased by 18.24%, from 54,222 to 64,11 and renewals by 8.41%, from 57,382 to 62,210. But conversions of licenses from student and non-professional to professional went down by 18.75%, from 2,261to 1,837.

Again, the number of apprehensions increased by 89.38%, from 13,484 to 25,536 and those on impounded vehicles by 76.80%, from 1,539 to 2,721.

The most number of apprehensions was in LTO-X RO with 10,094 followed by Iligan City, 4,146, Puerto Extension Office, 3,157, Oroquieta City, 2,000, Ozamiz City, 1,852, Don Carlos,1,062, Tangub City, 997, Malaybalay City, 880, Gingoog City, 552, Tubod Extension Office, 388, Valencia City, 303 and Camiguin, 105.

Similarly, the most number of impounded vehicles are in LTO-X RO with 664, followed by Oroquieta City, 548, Iligan City and Don Carlos, Bukidnon, 383 each, Ozamiz City, 234, Malaybalay City, 141, Puerto Extension Office, 132, Gingoog City, 97, Valencia City and Camiguin, 45 each, Tubod Extension Office, 321 and Tangub City, 17. (PIA 10)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070319.htm&no=3)

Platinum Group eyes $200M in export sales
By Marianne V. Go
The Philippine Star 03/26/2007

The Platinum Group Metals Corp. (PGMC) is projecting an initial export revenue this year of $200 million from an initial production of 10 million pounds of nickel ore per annum from its two ferro-nickel smelting plants in Manticao, Misamis Oriental and in Iligan City (Lanao del Norte).

It’s major buyers are Australia’s BHP Billiton, China’s Dong Da Smelting Group and Japan’s Toyota Tshuho/Nippon Yakin.

However, PGMC is confidently projecting its export revenue to hit P1.2 billion by 2009.

PGMC is set to inaugurate on April 17 the Philippines’ first ferro-nickel smelter plant, according to PGMC chairman Ramon R. Atayde and PGMC president Rafael M. Atayde.

They have asked President Arroyo to grace the inauguration of the Iligan plant.

In an interview with The STAR, PGMC chairman Atayde disclosed that PGMC spent close to $50 million for its ferro-nickel plants in Manticao and Iligan City.

PGMC’s Iligan plant was formerly the Maria Cristina Chemicals Inc. (MCCI) calcium carbide plant. PGMC acquired the MCCI plant from the Guevarra Family in December 2006 and converted it into a ferro-nickel smelting plant whose vertical kilns have been operational since March 3 this year.

PGMC’s Manticao plant, on the other hand, has been converted from a ferro-chrome plant to a ferro-nickel smelting plant.

The Manticao plant is slated to start calcining operation by April 9 this year.

According to the two Ataydes, PGMC’s ferro-nickel smelters would add value to the mining industry by giving even small miners a ready market for their nickel ore even at low production volume.

They explained that because of the plant’s location in Mindanao, even small mines in Indonesia could be suppliers of ore to their plant because of the proximity of PGMC’s smelters in Mindanao.

Source (http://www.philstar.com/philstar/NEWS200703260712.htm)

@Alingatong Platinum Group Metals Corp. (PGMC) Iligan plant was formerly the Maria Cristina Chemicals Inc. (MCCI) calcium carbide. Kaya pala wala na ako nakikitang "kalboro" sa port nila.

^^Thanks for the info g0Rs. It's nice to know that Iligan hosts the Philippines’ first ferro-nickel smelter plant (another trivia for Iligan). Kung maganda yong outlook ng local economy for the year 2007, sigurado ako na mas gaganda pa ito sa darating na mga taon. :)

^^Nice developments. Go go go Iligan - The Industrial city of the South :banana: :banana: :banana:

^^ Nice to see you again @suka-pinakurat. It's been awhile since the last time you posted in our thread.

mga ssc pipz!

JOJO BORJA confirmd ds morn that he's REALLY running 4 congressman ds may as an independent canddate. he criticized tikbong's EPIRA nd varf's funeral casket galore.

comments? reactions? violent reactions? :hm:

he's running? :nuts: not again. (opinyon ko lang)

Any recent updates of Gaisano Iligan? :D When can we expect its completion?

mga ssc pipz!

JOJO BORJA confirmd ds morn that he's REALLY running 4 congressman ds may as an independent canddate. he criticized tikbong's EPIRA nd varf's funeral casket galore.

comments? reactions? violent reactions? :hm:

Na naman? :ohno:

Any recent updates of Gaisano Iligan? :D When can we expect its completion?

They're currently working on the 4th level and also started with the building walls. The completion target is August and hopefully open its doors in September.

^^ i thought matagal na yan sa iligan

hindi, now lang yan nagopen dito sa iligan, ewan ko nga bat now lang sila nagbranch dito sa iligan pero every cities at province sa pinas may branch sila
just like in mega manila, cavite, lipa, cebu, cdo, mis. occ., ozamiz etc.

^^ kung palagi ka dito. thread 11 na sana. hehe :lol:

busy lang po, coz for the past 2 weeks i was checking the OR/DR cases sa mga grad. studs. sa medina grabe ang dami nila 800 students.

They're currently working on the 4th level and also started with the building walls. The completion target is August and hopefully open its doors in September.

nakita ko ang back ng u/c Gmall hindi pa pala nila na simulan ang likod sa may bandang fleckstone

^^ Yon yong parte ng multi-level car park. Inu-una kasi nila yong main building.

ILIGAN: City of Waterfalls
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grrrr... kalami magbakasyon sa iligan.

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Part of Iligan's CBD.

^^ Where most commerical banks are located :)

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One of the Globo lights at the public plaza.

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Napansin ko lang, ang daming tao these past few days roaming around the city.

grrrr... kalami magbakasyon sa iligan.
Sarap ngang magpalamig sa mga waterfalls at springs dito. :)

Napansin ko lang, ang daming tao these past few days roaming around the city.

I guess people now have the money to spend kaya they're out most of the time.

Sa tingin ko nga. Dami ring nag-sho-shopping. Kabikabila na kasi ang graduation rites. :)

^^ Brings me back memories of my college graduation day. Eating out. Receiving gifts. hehehe

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I have talked to one of the members of the NPC Natures Park Docu Team. Ang sabi nya, aside from the on-going construction of the cottages, they're now starting to construct the orchidarium. Yon namang sa crocodile farm, tinanong ko siya kung saan sila kukuha ng mga buwaya. Sagot nya, sa Palawan daw. (Akala ko sa Kongreso:jk:)

^^ i see some similarities bet davao & iligan. hinay-hinay pero kanunay na devt at the same time love for nature.

I have talked to one of the members of the NPC Natures Park Docu Team. Ang sabi nya, aside from the on-going construction of the cottages, they're now starting to construct the orchidarium. Yon namang sa crocodile farm, tinanong ko siya kung saan sila kukuha ng mga buwaya. Sagot nya, sa Palawan daw. (Akala ko sa Kongreso:jk:)

How about the aviary and the mini zoo?

^^ ^^Oo nga. Sana lahat ng mga cities dito sa Mindanao ganoon din. Dapat kasama yong goal na: A well-managed and regenerated ecosystem.

How about the aviary and the mini zoo?

Hindi nya nabanggit yon. Nalimutan ko ring itanong. Anyways, yon daw Science Centrum, para pala yong isang museum. Lahat ng mga memorabilias at importanteng bagay ng NPC will be displayed there. Ganda no?

Yes. We don't want uncontrolled urbanism/development

Hindi nya nabanggit yon. Nalimutan ko ring itanong. Anyways, yon daw Science Centrum, para pala yong isang museum. Lahat ng mga memorabilias at importanteng bagay ng NPC will be displayed there. Ganda no?

NPC Natures Park will play a big role in iligan's tourism once completed.

^^ yes thats true...i think iligan city must try to invest more with eco-tourism coz thats what we need in this part of the island...we dont have white beaches or diving sites but we can improve on eco-tourism...i can see the vision of Councilor Busico with his cable car proposal for Mt. Agad-agad as one of the major contributors of eco-tourism development...sana they will also develop the Tinago residence inn into an eco-park also aside from the resort/inn...so it will be added as one of the best sites for eco-tourism in the philippines...wla bang river upstream leading to tinago falls? sana gawin din like in pagsanjan where the tourist can go there by boating or canoeing...

AT LAST NAGOPEN NA SILA NG BRANCH NG PARK n GO NA SA ILIGAN

ano bang meron sa park n go na yan?ano produkto or service meron sila?

^^ Park 'n Go is a bakeshop

Ka-level ata ng Park n Go ang Madelicious at Julie's Bakeshop. Pareho silang makikita in most places in the country.

^^ yes thats true...i think iligan city must try to invest more with eco-tourism coz thats what we need in this part of the island...we dont have white beaches or diving sites but we can improve on eco-tourism...i can see the vision of Councilor Busico with his cable car proposal for Mt. Agad-agad as one of the major contributors of eco-tourism development...sana they will also develop the Tinago residence inn into an eco-park also aside from the resort/inn...so it will be added as one of the best sites for eco-tourism in the philippines...wla bang river upstream leading to tinago falls? sana gawin din like in pagsanjan where the tourist can go there by boating or canoeing...

Ah. The Mt. Agad-agad Garden/Park. The proposed cable car system leaading to the park will also pass Tinago. According to the city council's midterm report, they're expropriating the Tinago property towards Iligan's jurisdiction so that they will stop renting it at Php10T a month to LandBank.

ahhh oo nga no ung malapit sa sunburst...ok now i know hehehe...:lol:

BTW, here's another good news. The feasibility study for the construction of Iligan City By Pass Road known also as C3 or Diversion Road is now completed. Para makapagsimula, kailangan na lang ang approval for new loan application with Kuwait Fund.

BTW, here's another good news. The feasibility study for the construction of Iligan City By Pass Road known also as C3 or Diversion Road is now completed. Para makapagsimula, kailangan na lang ang approval for new loan application with Kuwait Fund.

:banana: I hope it will start this year.

Another good news. A new investor is applying for a permit to operate a refilling plant (LPG ata, di ko sure). Basta, sabi ng source from City Govt., millions din daw yong investment. Have to talk again to the source to get more details about this. :)

Meron din pong mag-tatayo ng bagong commercial building in Tibanga. Millions din yong halaga. Aabangan na lang natin ang mga ito.

Any updates about Plaza Fair?

Regarding Flaza Fair, wala pa pong nag-disclose tungkol sa plan nila dito sa city natin. As soon as I have the info, i-post ko agad dito.

Sabi nga pala ng friend ko sa NPC, willing daw siyang i-lend dito sa SSC-Iligan yong mga pics ng on-going construction ng NPC Natures Park. As soon as ma-send niya sa kin yong pics, post ko agad para me idea tayo kung ano na'ng mga developments. Promise. :)

The port at Mapalad is also taking shape.

Sabi nga pala ng friend ko sa NPC, willing daw siyang i-lend dito sa SSC-Iligan yong mga pics ng on-going construction ng NPC Natures Park. As soon as ma-send niya sa kin yong pics, post ko agad para me idea tayo kung ano na'ng mga developments. Promise. :)

:banana: good. another source of info

Ah. The Mt. Agad-agad Garden/Park. The proposed cable car system leaading to the park will also pass Tinago. According to the city council's midterm report, they're expropriating the Tinago property towards Iligan's jurisdiction so that they will stop renting it at Php10T a month to LandBank.

nice kung from tinago ang cable car to mt. agad2x...i thought before, the cable car would be from buhanginan hills to agad2x...

^^ Probably from Buhanginan Hill to Tinago to Mt. Agad-agad. :)

Another good news. A new investor is applying for a permit to operate a refilling plant (LPG ata, di ko sure). Basta, sabi ng source from City Govt., millions din daw yong investment. Have to talk again to the source to get more details about this. :)
wow something like the Petronas in dalipuga?galing...that would be another investment to the city...lets hope for more investments to come to iligan and region 10!:banana:

The port at Mapalad is also taking shape.

is the port for commercial shipping or a private port?for what is the purpose of the port?

I think it's a private port. Last time I heard..Gerona daw ang may-ari (not sure if it's true though)

akala ko dati magkakaroon ng international container terminal dyan...kasi the international airport is in laguindingan near cdo...sana nandito ung international container terminal para mag materialize na talaga ang railway project...

^^ This is good news for ILIGAN more and more investments are coming in.. :banana:

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Sunburst


SME EOY: Victoria Q. Congmon, Sunburst Fried Chicken

For establishing, sustaining and maintaining its prestigious name as a chicken restaurant for over 35 years now. It was established out of the need for the family to survive (rearing 8 children in the family) and Mrs. Congmon’s passion for good cooking. It was primarily a family business where only Mrs. Congmon was the cook and the father and children were the service staff. Mrs. Congmon (now 87 years old) had large exposure to the food industry in her early adult years that inspired her to do her own business.

Founded in 1971 under the name of A & C Chicken and Pizza House with initially 4 tables to ten tables then to 25 tables under its new name, Sunburst Fried Chicken. Today, it has 10 franchised outlets located in Cebu, Tacloban, Cagayan de Oro City, Pagadian and Dipolog City with the original restaurant in Iligan City as the only remaining company-owned restaurant.

^^ sa ILIGAN pala nagsimula ang Sunburst.. :cheers:

^^ Yup. That's the main branch :)

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Ground Breaking - September 2006

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Kayak Area

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Water Rafting

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Crocodile Farm for development

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Bat Cave

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Rock Wall Climbing

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@Alingatong are these the photos na galing sa friend mo?

^^Yep. Di ba i made a promise to post them here?

Look. Talagang puspusan na ang development sa area. Siguro within a year, matatapos na halos lahat ng mga amenities.