Iligan City and Lanao del Norte Province - Compiled Threads [Archive] - Page 31

Alingatong

September 1st, 2007, 04:31 PM

Diyandi Festival sa Iligan

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Folk-lore depicts Iligan's Patron Saint St. Michael the Archangel as the protector of peace. During the 70s, at the height of the secessionist hostilities in Mindanao, people believed that Iligan remained untouched ans safe from rebel attacks because of the miracle of St. Michael.

One evening, when the hostile group was poised to attack Iligan, the rebels retreated because they could not find the city as it was transformed into a lake. Another story told is that the Patron Saint makes his rounds in the evening as evidenced by amorseko grass on his clothes and muddy boots.

These are just few of the many stories about St. Michael. Even the story of his installation as patron saint of Iligan continues to inspire and endear him to each and every Iliganon.

Thus his feast every 29th of September, is a grand celebration in Iligan. In fact, it has transformed into a month-long festival, the DIYANDI FESTIVAL SA ILIGAN.

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Diyandi is a ritual performed by an all-female group outside the Cathedral during the Pagkanaug, before every novena and before the start of the Komedya, or Comedia de San Miguel, a folk stage play depicting the celestial battle. The ritual depicts the courtship between a Maranao male and Higaonon female, and culminating into an offering symbolic of their union and beautiful harvest to St. Michael the Archangel. The ritual aptly describes the peaceful co-existence of Iligan's tri-people - Maranaos, Higaonons, and Christians.

g0Rs

September 1st, 2007, 07:04 PM

@Alingatong Anong activities sa opening salvo kanina? sayang di ko nakita. andito kasi ako quezon city ngayon.

Tor

September 1st, 2007, 07:11 PM

tough

September 1st, 2007, 10:32 PM

Problema daw sa iligan ngayon is drug addiction and the influx of muslims. totoo ba ito gors, alingatong and company?

ang problema sa ubang muslim kay dili mo too ug judicial process. patay kung patay kung baga. :ohno:

^^ Illegal drugs is always a big problem in our country esp. in urban areas but compared today Iligan is one of the active city in the P.I. addressing such problem. Drug trafficking incident here in is not as high as before (as what I have heard in the news recently) but the problem is always there.

Influx of our Muslim brothers and sister is not a big problem not a threat at all in fact some of them are having big businesses here in the city. :D (I mean real business huh) :)

ang problema sa ubang muslim kay dili mo too ug judicial process. patay kung patay kung baga. :ohno:

I think you are referring to family feud, am I correct?

tough

September 1st, 2007, 10:40 PM

@Alingatong Anong activities sa opening salvo kanina? sayang di ko nakita. andito kasi ako quezon city ngayon.

You mean @g0Rs you are not here for the fiesta? [oh no!]

Pasalubong nya namo ha.. Hehe..

tough

September 1st, 2007, 10:46 PM

I’m very much excited of the upcoming fiesta! Yuhoo! :banana:
Guys naa na bay mugna? :D

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 12:47 AM

Search for most business-friendly LGU on

Cagayan de Oro City (1 September) -- The Department Interior and Local Government (DILG) enjoins all local government chief executives to support this year's search for the "Most Business-Friendly LGU Award".

The search is a project of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) and other key national business organizations in the country and the DILG is a member of the awards selection committee.

Said award is accorded to all provinces, cities and municipalities in recognition of their efforts in instituting good governance in promoting trade and investment with its innovative, sound, business licensing procedures, accountable, transparent and efficient conduct of daily operations and promotion of competitiveness to improve the quality of life of their constituents and encourage entrepreneurship in their areas.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Ronaldo Puno said the DILG has always been in the forefront of promoting excellence in governance to help the Arroyo administration build a legacy of communities that are not only peaceful and safe but vibrant and prosperous.

Criteria for the award in the following categories are as follows:

For provinces: trade, investment and tourism promotion – 45%; public-private sector partnership – 20%; inter-local government relations – 20%; and relation with partner institutions – 15%.

For cities/municipalities: good governance – 55%; competitiveness – 30%; and inter-local government relations – 15%.

Deadline for submission of entries is on or before September 15, 2007. The awarding ceremony will be held between October 24 and 26, this year at the Manila Hotel during the culmination of the 33rd Philippine Business Conference with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo as the guest of honor.

For clarification/inquiries, please contact Mr. Christopher Bugaoan or Ms. Grace Morella of the PCCI Secretariat at telephone numbers (02) 896-4549, (02) 899-1727 (fax) or through their e-mail addresses: grace.morella@philippinechamber.com or christopher.bugaoan@philippinechamber.com. (DILG-10)

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070901.htm&no=39)

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 02:56 AM

Good Morning Iligan

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Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 03:19 AM

Some 200 meters from the City Hall is the Bahay Salakot which houses the City Tourism Office and The Iligan Investment Promotion Center.

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Bahay Salakot looks a little peaked. :ohno:

TONZI

September 2nd, 2007, 05:32 AM

I'd be nothing short of amazed if they can give the sidewalk back to the pedestrians :runaway: .

i am really into that idea also but even without the plantboxes before, the sidewalks cannot be throughly walked by any pedestrians before.

For example that highway fronting the new Gaisano mall is not a pedestrian friendly area since the early times when that place used to be a terminal for RURAL and BACHELOR Express before coz that place had been the sidewalk cafeteria, the sidewalk vulcanizing area, the sidewalk motorshop, and etc...

in the market area, the sidewalk is used as a selling area of ambulant vendors, i think the problem of the sidewalk area is a result of the deviant people who keep on making the sidewalks a place of their daily routines which should be used for pedestrians instead. I think anywhere in Iligan, u cannot see a pedestrian friendly area in a public place.

i think the city should amend our city ordinance to really prohibit the sidewalk from being used as a selling area or any sort of business for any person or perhaps apprehend building owners from LETTING THEM SELL ON THE FRONT OF THEIR AREA. its not that we dont want these people to do their money making effort but we should inculcate into their minds the idea that business should be put into proper places and that they should be taught of the idea of good pedestrian throughfare...i think we lack discipline becoz we dont follow simple rules regarding pedestrian areas.

so that's why i am into this idea of putting plant boxes from on the national highway area before these AMBULANT VENDORS make it an area of their business endeavours specially that GAISANO MALL's opening is fast approaching.

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 07:44 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-plant1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-plant2.jpg

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The controversial planters along the stretch of Mahayahay to Tibanga Highway

langyaw

September 2nd, 2007, 08:24 AM

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 08:31 AM

Just imagine, we keep on inviting people/tourists to visit our Tourism Office. What do you think will be the impression of our visitors when they see something like this? I don't know what's in the mind of the people concerned but yes, they should do something about the structure. Sana nga pagandahin nila.

langyaw

September 2nd, 2007, 08:31 AM

i am really into that idea also but even without the plantboxes before, the sidewalks cannot be throughly walked by any pedestrians before.

For example that highway fronting the new Gaisano mall is not a pedestrian friendly area since the early times when that place used to be a terminal for RURAL and BACHELOR Express before coz that place had been the sidewalk cafeteria, the sidewalk vulcanizing area, the sidewalk motorshop, and etc...

in the market area, the sidewalk is used as a selling area of ambulant vendors, i think the problem of the sidewalk area is a result of the deviant people who keep on making the sidewalks a place of their daily routines which should be used for pedestrians instead. I think anywhere in Iligan, u cannot see a pedestrian friendly area in a public place.

i think the city should amend our city ordinance to really prohibit the sidewalk from being used as a selling area or any sort of business for any person or perhaps apprehend building owners from LETTING THEM SELL ON THE FRONT OF THEIR AREA. its not that we dont want these people to do their money making effort but we should inculcate into their minds the idea that business should be put into proper places and that they should be taught of the idea of good pedestrian throughfare...i think we lack discipline becoz we dont follow simple rules regarding pedestrian areas.

so that's why i am into this idea of putting plant boxes from on the national highway area before these AMBULANT VENDORS make it an area of their business endeavours specially that GAISANO MALL's opening is fast approaching.

Tonzi, there is an ordinance against this. There is, however, no political will to implement it. :ohno: That's why I'm saying I'll really be amazed if any of them have the balls to do this. :poke: We need another MMDA Bayani Fernando here.

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 08:39 AM

This is common to Philippine cities. Having sidewalks occupied by ambulant vendors. What do you think is the reason why the authority cannot do something about it?

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 08:45 AM

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Road widening - Camague area. :cheers:

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 08:48 AM

^^ We need this kind of project. One that gives a big impact on the image of the city. :)

TONZI

September 2nd, 2007, 12:27 PM

^^ indeed we need road widening project for that part of the city...i hope it will go down further south until it reaches the part of NSC....

guys, do u think this is the right time to reclaim the bay area of tambacan and saray area? do u think it would drive more investors, not only mall operators but also manfacturing and food processing companies? coz the expansion of the city will definitely go to that area...

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 01:47 PM

^^ I think it is. I hope the city government of Iligan will consider this mega project in the future. :)

langyaw

September 2nd, 2007, 02:33 PM

This is common to Philippine cities. Having sidewalks occupied by ambulant vendors. What do you think is the reason why the authority cannot do something about it?

Alingatong, 3 reasons why:
1. Votes,
2. Votes, and
3. Votes.
This is the tyranny of democracy. :fart:

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 02:54 PM

Meaning, as long as we have this kind of system...nothing will happen. When will we ever learn? :dunno:

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 02:56 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-gaisano1.jpg
Southern portion

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Northern portion

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Twin cinema

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Multi-level carpark

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 03:16 PM

---SEPTEMBER---
Diyandi Festival and Tourism Month

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Beautiful cogon huts along Dalipuga highway :applause: :cheers:

WawaY[625]

September 2nd, 2007, 03:19 PM

yung gaisano iligan, parang sagad na sagad ang lote? i mean ginamit ang buong lot for the building (ala JS gaisano sa davao)?

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 03:21 PM

^^You're right @WawaY. Sagad na sagad. kaya ginawa na lang multi-level yong carpark. :)

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 03:33 PM

ILIGAN
MagicaL and AllurinG

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FrancisXavier

September 2nd, 2007, 03:47 PM

parang humina ang construction ng Gaisano.. on sked pa ba sya?

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 03:58 PM

Ganoon pa rin yong pace ng construction @FX. In fact, sa loob meron na siyang mga ducts for aircon. Patuloy din yong paglalagay ng mga trusses to support the roofing. Hindi lang masyadong nakikita sa labas ang mga developments. :)

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 04:01 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cent4.jpg

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Centennial Park - Where you can see the tallest flag pole in Iligan

FrancisXavier

September 2nd, 2007, 04:01 PM

ah i see..so more on interiors pala sila naka focus ngAyon... :)

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 04:04 PM

Parang ganoon. At sinabayan pa nila ng construction ng carpark. Sana matuloy na yong March 2008 na grand opening. :)

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 04:13 PM

Home for the Homeless

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Colorful GK Houses in Dalipuga

langyaw

September 2nd, 2007, 04:27 PM

Meaning, as long as we have this kind of system...nothing will happen. When will we ever learn? :dunno:

Everything is not lost despite the system. Greed supplants the system. If the city's / nation's leaders will not give a hoot about winning the next election (not be greedy for wealth, power, fame, etc.), but will do only what is in the best interest of the city / country, we'd probably retake our former position of glory in Asia in no time. :speech:

Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 04:27 PM

Clean and Green Highways

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Alingatong

September 2nd, 2007, 04:37 PM

Everything is not lost despite the system. Greed supplants the system. If the city's / nation's leaders will not give a hoot about winning the next election (not be greedy for wealth, power, fame, etc.), but will do only what is in the best interest of the city / country, we'd probably retake our former position of glory in Asia in no time. :speech:

If we are serious about this, of gaining back our glory, then we must work for it seriously. There must be some change and that change must start with oneself. We must be the change we want to see. Sana seryoso na tayo sa mga ganitong bagay lalo na tuwing eleksyon. :)

g0Rs

September 2nd, 2007, 06:19 PM

You mean @g0Rs you are not here for the fiesta? [oh no!]

Pasalubong nya namo ha.. Hehe..

I'll be home probably end of this week...
Wala nga ako nabili para sa sarili ko... pasalubong pa kaya :lol:

I’m very much excited of the upcoming fiesta! Yuhoo! :banana:
Guys naa na bay mugna? :D

me too

Some 200 meters from the City Hall is the Bahay Salakot which houses the City Tourism Office and The Iligan Investment Promotion Center.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-tourism.jpg

Bahay Salakot looks a little peaked. :ohno:
Ipa apil pod ni sa beautification oi! This Tourism office looks very decrepit! :ohno:
Just imagine, we keep on inviting people/tourists to visit our Tourism Office. What do you think will be the impression of our visitors when they see something like this? I don't know what's in the mind of the people concerned but yes, they should do something about the structure. Sana nga pagandahin nila.

Di ba NPA (no permanet address) ang city tourism office?

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-plant2.jpg
The controversial planters along the stretch of Mahayahay to Tibanga Highway

Ok lang.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-rw.jpg

Road widening - Camague area. :cheers:

Pwede pa bang dagdagan two more lanes? Pwede ireplicate katulod sa Hinaplanon to Poblacion stretch

^^ We need this kind of project. One that gives a big impact on the image of the city. :)

Uhuh.

^^ indeed we need road widening project for that part of the city...i hope it will go down further south until it reaches the part of NSC....

guys, do u think this is the right time to reclaim the bay area of tambacan and saray area? do u think it would drive more investors, not only mall operators but also manfacturing and food processing companies? coz the expansion of the city will definitely go to that area...
^^ I think it is. I hope the city government of Iligan will consider this mega project in the future. :)

They can actually do that but there are still vacant lots available for new buildings especially Tipanoy and Hinaplanon Area

g0Rs

September 2nd, 2007, 07:30 PM

parang humina ang construction ng Gaisano.. on sked pa ba sya?
ah i see..so more on interiors pala sila naka focus ngAyon... :)
Parang ganoon. At sinabayan pa nila ng construction ng carpark. Sana matuloy na yong March 2008 na grand opening. :)

Yes. I think they've concentrated more on the interiors. The carpark is also catching up.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cent4.jpg
Centennial Park - Where you can see the tallest flag pole in Iligan

Kinakalawang na ang flag pole.

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Don't like this palm tree variety

Home for the Homeless
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-gk2.jpg
Colorful GK Houses in Dalipuga

Makulay ang Buhay! :)

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 08:08 PM

Thanks @Alingatong for another set of new photos. :cheers:

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 08:20 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cent4.jpg

Oh flagpole pala toh I thought it was a communication tower. :lol:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cent3.jpg

Don't like this palm tree variety

Much better if they planted royal palms though :D

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 08:25 PM

Clean and Green Highways

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cg3.jpg

@Alingatong where is this I can't recognize the place. Thanks :)

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 08:27 PM

Home for the Homeless

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-gk2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-gk1.jpg

Colorful GK Houses in Dalipuga

Nice I love it! :okay:

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 08:31 PM

ILIGAN
MagicaL and AllurinG

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Is this white sand :?

tough

September 2nd, 2007, 08:36 PM

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 02:07 AM

@Alingatong where is this I can't recognize the place. Thanks :)

The Fuentes side of Agus Bridge. :)

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 02:19 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-durian3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-durian1.jpg

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A durian colony in front of Global Steel Philippines. :cheers:

akiba

September 3rd, 2007, 06:34 AM

Maayong Hapon Iligan!

Dawata akong mabulwanong pagbati! :cheers:

Regards lang ko dya sa mga Abragan family. :)

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 06:43 AM

^^Thanks and Welcome back @Akiba. :)

Are you related with Abragan family here in Iligan?

akiba

September 3rd, 2007, 06:47 AM

^^Thanks and Welcome back @Akiba. :)

Are you related with Abragan family here in Iligan?

Yep! as natives of Cagayan de Oro, but they have had made their fortune out there.

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 06:56 AM

I see. Abragan is very known family name here in Iligan.

bariQ

September 3rd, 2007, 07:00 AM

what does the abragan family do ali?

ang colorful naman ng bahay ng mga homeless! hayahay kaayo!

akiba

September 3rd, 2007, 07:04 AM

I see. Abragan is very known family name here in Iligan.

Yeah I know bro, gabisita baya ko dya. :)

OT: Pati rin pla sa Butuan bro, nakarating ang mga walang mudo. :lol:

ur ryt bro that every forumer in Mindanao and even to the whole world kung saan nanggaling ang mga humanoids. :lol:

Oist hapit na ang inyong fiesta. :banana:

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 07:46 AM

what does the abragan family do ali?

They're lawyers. Our City Legal Officer is an Abragan and one of the members of the City Council is also an Abragan. :)

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 02:32 PM

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Agus Bridge

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 02:45 PM

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The fisherman of Agus River

tough

September 3rd, 2007, 02:48 PM

UPDATE

Mindanao Sanitarium & Hospital Annex Building is adding one additional floor making it six-stories now.

UNI CITY is continuing laying tiles on their pavement.

That’s all for now :)

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 03:08 PM

Thanks for the update @Tough.

Tor

September 3rd, 2007, 03:46 PM

ka nindot kaayo sa mga pictures ni alingatong. murag dili iligan :D

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 03:49 PM

Yeah. Looks like another place but they're all 100% Iligan. I took those pics personally. :)

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 03:50 PM

ILIGAN
Hardcore Industries

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FrancisXavier

September 3rd, 2007, 03:53 PM

what does the abragan family do ali?

ang colorful naman ng bahay ng mga homeless! hayahay kaayo!

gusto mo awardan ka ng isang unit...hmmm...sige sige, in return, donate ka ng isang GK Village..:lol:

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 04:13 PM

In Focus
Maria Christina Falls

Iligan's greatest heritage, the landmark of Iligan City. The most resplendent among the 20 plus waterfalls. Also known as the "Mother of Industry" and "Fountainhead of Progress".

It is 320 feet high, spews 130 cubic meters per second of water and the veritable source of industrial power in the city.

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Maria Cristina Falls before it was harnessed - 1950

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Maria Cristina Falls power plant site - 1951

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Power house showing tail race and ground improvement - 1953

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Hydro Power Plant

Alingatong

September 3rd, 2007, 04:38 PM

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NPC Nature's Park
Where you experience leisure with nature

tough

September 3rd, 2007, 07:28 PM

tough

September 3rd, 2007, 07:49 PM

More of Maria Christina Falls

http://www.freewebs.com/icnhswaterfalls/home.gif

http://www.freewebs.com/icnhswaterfalls/tourizt.gif

The Majestic Maria Cristina Falls (http://www.freewebs.com/icnhswaterfalls/index.htm)

tough

September 3rd, 2007, 07:53 PM

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The Legend of Maria Cristina Falls’ Creation

Long time ago, Omaca-an, a giant carnivorous monster owned Lake Lanao. Since he eats human beings and animals living in land and even in water, there were just very few people around the lake. Since the said monster is a threat to the people’s life, Rajah Solaiman was the first who fought the giant, but unfortunately he did not succeed and worst, he was killed. Then, Rajah Indarapatra followed to look for his brother Solaiman. Indarapatra confronted the man eater monster, Omaca-an and successfully defeated him.

Rajah Indarapata stayed several years along the shores of the lake searching for his brother’s ring. He asked the animals that he met and he even swim in the water everyday and gathered both big and small stones underneath the water, but then he still didn’t found Solaiman’s ring.

Indarapata created an irrigation system that had covered a lengthy distance which later became a river (now the Agus River) which has a portion that dropped down a deep ravine (now the Maria Cristina Falls).

How Maria Cristina Falls got its name?

There were two beautiful sisters named Maria (the younger) and Cristina (the elder) living near the falls where Indarapata’s irrigation system is located. They love each other very much to the extent that Maria gave everything she have to Cristina. They also loved their neighbor as they loved themselves.

Since Maria & Cristina are good-looking and attractive maidens, many Datus & Sultans came to ask for their hands in marriage, but the sisters refused. However, there was an unhappy son of a famous Sultan living somewhere nearby Lake Lanao .He couldn't find find the girl that he really loved. He traveled around the lake until he saw the two maidens of the falls. He fell in love with the Maria and Cristina but the two sisters did not know whom he really loved. Days have passed and Maria realized that she loved the son of the sultan very much, which made her very sad and she went to the top of the falls and jumped. When Cristina her sister, found out that Maria was dead, she likewise went to the top of the falls and tossed herself down the deep ravine.

When the handsome young man discovered what happened and found the dead bodies, he buried them carefully under the falls and never married until he also died. He named the falls, Maria Cristina, after the two sisters he loved.

The Majestic Maria Cristina Falls (http://www.freewebs.com/icnhswaterfalls/index.htm)

Rajah_Soliman

September 3rd, 2007, 09:24 PM

^^ any latest pic of the maria christina falls... or is that already the latest ... :cheers:

tough

September 3rd, 2007, 09:36 PM

^^ We can ask Alingatong for that, our certified photographer :D

Alingatong

September 4th, 2007, 02:09 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-falls4.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-falls1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-falls2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-falls3.jpg

Since its water is being harnessed for electric power, full grandeur viewing of the waterfalls is every Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 in the morning.

g0Rs

September 4th, 2007, 04:49 PM

Post more updates...

tough

September 4th, 2007, 05:01 PM

Anyway, guys naa na bay mugna? :)

tough

September 4th, 2007, 06:10 PM

g0Rs

September 4th, 2007, 07:53 PM

^^ thanks for the link @tough. it's great to see more cams working :)

have they started hanging banderitas already?

tough

September 4th, 2007, 07:59 PM

^^ Not yet :ohno:

g0Rs

September 4th, 2007, 09:32 PM

Kindly post the schedule of activities for the city fiesta please :)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 12:43 AM

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 01:28 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-depeddab.jpg

Snapshot of a DepEd vehicle being approached by the traffic enforcer for some traffic violations at downtown Iligan yesterday. :ohno:

GearX

September 5th, 2007, 04:52 AM

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:06 AM

I was supposed to post these pictures a few months ago but too bad it took a long long time for my account here on SkyscraperCity to be validated..... Anyways, here's the pictures of Iligan City Waterworks System project at Luinab......

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3173.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3174.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3175.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3178.jpg

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:12 AM

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3179.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3180.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3181.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3182.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3183.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3184.jpg

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:18 AM

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3185.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3186.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3187.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3189.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3190.jpg

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:24 AM

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3191.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3192.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3193.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3194.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3195.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3196.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3170.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3171.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_3172.jpg

GearX

September 5th, 2007, 06:27 AM

based on the date on the pics, these are 13 months old. any recent update?

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:35 AM

based on the date on the pics, these are 13 months old. any recent update?

haha. as I said earlier this was supposed to be posted several months ago but my account here took a long long time to be validated.

Well, this project is completed.... I'm having a hard time finding the most recent ones on which CDs containing the pictures. My backup CDs dont have labels :lol:

GearX

September 5th, 2007, 06:43 AM

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:43 AM

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:47 AM

Well, this project is completed.... I'm having a hard time finding the most recent ones on which CDs containing the pictures. My backup CDs dont have labels :lol:

The giant reservoir can bee seen while in Hinaplanon Highway. It's painted with blue color and it's really huge. Hope this answered the longtime water problem of the nearby barangays.

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:49 AM

That long? How come?...my account here was approved in just a few minutes. Paging Jhaelnis....

Yep. I'm not sure if there's some kind of a glitch on the skyscrapercity database. Maybe 4 or 5 times I've tried registering and waited for the confirmation email that they've validated my account. My last try registering took 2 weeks before I receive the confirmation to my email. Was about to give up having an account here when finally got one but it took a while.

jcbroken

September 5th, 2007, 06:52 AM

@ Alingatong

yes it's the Aqua Peak

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:52 AM

ILIGAN
Cool and relaxinG

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo1.jpg

langyaw

September 5th, 2007, 07:44 AM

@ Alingatong

yes it's the Aqua Peak

where exactly is this Aqua Peak? the guy in the picture looks verrry familiar... :lol:

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 07:48 AM

^^ The mountainside of Luinab.

langyaw

September 5th, 2007, 07:55 AM

Guys good news just discovered recently another new location covered by the surveillance camera system I wonder where could this be. :?

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z50/tough_bucket/cameraid.jpg

Check it out here (http://124.107.2.141:20013/cgi-bin/getuid?PAGE=1188916500390&FILE=indexnw.html)

Enjoy! :okay:

kung wa ko masayop, sa Buru-un ni. Kung sa Buru-un, didto unta sa spot nga taas-taas ang time of visibility sa sakyanan. Hinoon pod, basin mag lisud na ug kuha ug signal kung adto sa likod sa kurbada (atubang sa bridge just before the fisheries school) ang cam.

langyaw

September 5th, 2007, 07:57 AM

^^ The mountainside of Luinab.

bantog rang familiar kaayo ang bukid. :lol:
na indicate na man pod diay ni jcbroken ang location sa unang pic nga iyang gi post. mo diretso man gud kog tan-aw sa latest post page pa-atras.

langyaw

September 5th, 2007, 08:07 AM

ang sa plaza nga cam ba, wa lang gihapon nila tupihi ang kahoy. pag abot sa fiesta activities, puros ra dahon atong makita ani. :(

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 03:33 PM

ICTC is already aware of this. Hope something will be done asap. :)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 03:35 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo2.jpg

A popular public beach in Dalipuga :)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 04:16 PM

Iligan tagged as ideal site for prawn raising

Iligan City and Bukidnon are ideal sites for giant freshwater prawn culture, said Dr. Henry Dejarme of the Mindanao State University at Naawan (MSU-Naawan) Insititute of Fisheries Research and Development. Dr. Dejarme is an environmental and aquaculture expert in Northern Mindanao.

Iligan and Bukidnon have adequate freshwater resources that could be harnessed for aquaculture development, Dejarme said during a technology forum hosted by the Department of Science and Technology in Cagayan de Oro. MSU-Naawan has an ongoing project on giant freshwater prawn hatchery in Naawan, Misamis Oriental. Dr. Dejarme said 16 local government units in Bukidnon have a standing order for 50,000 giant freshwater prawn larvae from MSU-Naawan. From the university's hatchery project on giant freshwater prawn, 17,000 post larvae were distributed in Sinakaban, Misamis Occidental, and another 17,000 post larvae were distributed in Valencia, Bukidnon. Dr. Dejarme said that the growth characteristics of freshwater prawn in Misamis Occidental and Bukidnon were similar.

For the first quarter, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) reported that fishpond production of prawns reached 17.4 metric tons valued at P4.2 million. Prawn production is supplied the region's consumers and a small portion shipped to nearby regions with highly urbanized centers such as Cebu in Central Visayas and Davao in Southern Mindanao.

Source (http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/sp-09-03-07.html)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 04:21 PM

Rizal Park of Old Iligan

http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/origplaza.jpg

A vintage photo of the old Iligan Public Plaza during its early days. Photo, taken years before the fire of 1957, was shot from the corner of Washington Street (now Gen. Aguinaldo St.) and Juan Luna St. (now M. Badelles St.). Unknown to many, the plaza was called Rizal Park, as indicated by the inscription in the photo. Ornate arches adorned the entrances on four sides of the park. There were no acacia and mabolo trees yet. The streets, although still unpaved, were barren yet clean. Electric posts had only a few wires. The property on the left corner (now occupied by the Padilla building) as well as the property on the right (now occupied by a Caltex gas station) were still uninhabited. Photo by R.C.E. Studio, supplied by Iligan City Tourism Office, courtesy of Santi Ong.

Photo and Text (http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/sp-09-03-07.html)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 04:48 PM

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 05:04 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot4.jpg

Beautiful Cottages/Kiosks

Rajah_Soliman

September 5th, 2007, 06:17 PM

nice :okay: what happened to those old houses? do they still exist? :cheers:

Rizal Park of Old Iligan

http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/origplaza.jpg

A vintage photo of the old Iligan Public Plaza during its early days. Photo, taken years before the fire of 1957, was shot from the corner of Washington Street (now Gen. Aguinaldo St.) and Juan Luna St. (now M. Badelles St.). Unknown to many, the plaza was called Rizal Park, as indicated by the inscription in the photo. Ornate arches adorned the entrances on four sides of the park. There were no acacia and mabolo trees yet. The streets, although still unpaved, were barren yet clean. Electric posts had only a few wires. The property on the left corner (now occupied by the Padilla building) as well as the property on the right (now occupied by a Caltex gas station) were still uninhabited. Photo by R.C.E. Studio, supplied by Iligan City Tourism Office, courtesy of Santi Ong.

Photo and Text (http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/sp-09-03-07.html)

Rajah_Soliman

September 5th, 2007, 06:17 PM

ILIGAN
Cool and relaxinG

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo1.jpg

this pic reminds me again of basilan .... nice ;)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:23 PM

^^After the fire of 1957, most of those structures were gone. Only memories of yesteryears remain...forever.

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:27 PM

this pic reminds me again of basilan .... nice ;)

That's one of the many faces of Iligan. Some place will always remind you of something that will make you feel at home. :)

Like:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-durian1.jpg

If I'm a Davaoeño, then this pic reminds me also of Davao or Tagum ...Durian Capital of the Philippines.

FrancisXavier

September 5th, 2007, 06:29 PM

that's in Dalipuga correct?

g0Rs

September 5th, 2007, 06:33 PM

@Alingatong do you have more NPC Nature's Park photo updates ?

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:36 PM

^^yes @gORs. Installment basis lang muna ang postings ng pics. Baka kasi ma-overload ang page. Kawawa yong mga dial-up. :)

g0Rs

September 5th, 2007, 06:40 PM

I'd like to see Luinab Water Reservoir and Iligan Aqua Peak photo updates too if it's possible. Thanks in advance :)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 06:43 PM

^^I myself is interested to visit the place. I'm just waiting for the right time. :)

g0Rs

September 5th, 2007, 06:51 PM

I've been touring metro manila this past few days and saw many developments here that we can also replicate in our city. (i'll post some pics soon)

I'll be in Cebu this Saturday. Excited narin ako. :)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Just enjoy your trip @gORs. Just always remember, nothing compares to a place called HOME. :)

Alingatong

September 5th, 2007, 07:02 PM

ILIGAN
Captivating!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cap.jpg

The mountains, the sea, the industries

g0Rs

September 5th, 2007, 07:15 PM

Just enjoy your trip @gORs. Just always remember, nothing compares to a place called HOME. :)

OT: Yes I know that. Cebu is my second home. My mom is from Balamban. I have many relatives also in Labangon. Stayed in Cebu for 6 years before going back to Iligan. 2003 pa last visit ko kaya miss ko na rin...

g0Rs

September 5th, 2007, 07:58 PM

that's in Dalipuga correct?

@lew i think the photo is infront of GSPI (formerly NSC). Not sure though

OT: sa Timoga (avatar) ka nagpapicture?

g0Rs

September 5th, 2007, 08:38 PM

Good Job :okay: :cheers:

Thursday, September 06, 2007
Armed MILF man nabbed in Iligan
By Lino dela Cruz
Iligan Correspondent

ILIGAN CITY -- An armed Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) member was arrested here last Tuesday by police operatives following a tip from a barangay informant.

Police Chief Benedicto Olaivar said a member of the barangay intelligence network reported that a suspicious-looking man was seen loitering in sitio Kalubihon, Barangay Dalipuga last Tuesday noon.

Responding police operatives confronted the assailant identified as JPL Arumpac who tried to resist but was immediately arrested.

The police confirmed that Arumpac is an MILF member from the town of Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte.

An unlicensed .45 pistol and 10 live bullets were confiscated from Arumpac.

The police have been conducting surveillance on suspected MILF and communist New People's Army (NPA) rebels in this city as the highest alert level was raised due to reports that the two groups have already penetrated the rural areas and urban center here.

Olaivar said the police have intensified their operations following Arumpac's arrest since there are indications that there could be more armed communist NPA rebels and MILF members to penetrate the city.

Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz commended the police for the suspect’s arrest and said that authorities have set up contingency measures to avert any spillover of the Basilan conflict here.

One of the measures was the activation of the Barangay Intelligence Network and the Civilian Volunteer Organization (CVO) to assist the police force in intelligence gathering.

This city has also initially installed at least 44 surveillance cameras, costing P8.9 million, in strategic spots for security measures, according to Mayor Cruz.

The installation of additional surveillance cameras is now planned as part of this city's effort to fight criminality and terrorism, added Cruz.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/09/06/news/armed.milf.man.nabbed.in.iligan.html)

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:05 PM

Brgy. Buruun. That's located before the bridge going to Linamon, Lanao Del Norte.

Thanks for the info @Alingatong :)

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:14 PM

I was supposed to post these pictures a few months ago but too bad it took a long long time for my account here on SkyscraperCity to be validated..... Anyways, here's the pictures of Iligan City Waterworks System project at Luinab......

based on the date on the pics, these are 13 months old. any recent update?

Thanks for posting those photos @jcbroken though it’s already old enough at least we’ve seen the progress of the work. :cheers:

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:20 PM

haha. as I said earlier this was supposed to be posted several months ago but my account here took a long long time to be validated.

Well, this project is completed.... I'm having a hard time finding the most recent ones on which CDs containing the pictures. My backup CDs dont have labels :lol:

That long? How come?...my account here was approved in just a few minutes. Paging Jhaelnis....

Yep. I'm not sure if there's some kind of a glitch on the skyscrapercity database. Maybe 4 or 5 times I've tried registering and waited for the confirmation email that they've validated my account. My last try registering took 2 weeks before I receive the confirmation to my email. Was about to give up having an account here when finally got one but it took a while.

I also encountered it too I really have to email the administrator (Jan) for that. :ohno:

Below was Jan’s reply

Hi tough,

It seems there was indeed a problem validating the account. I just
validated it manually. Try logging in again, it should work now.

Cheers,
- Jan

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:28 PM

ang sa plaza nga cam ba, wa lang gihapon nila tupihi ang kahoy. pag abot sa fiesta activities, puros ra dahon atong makita ani. :(

Mao jud og unta ila i-move gamay ang cam paingon sa left side para makita nato ang tunga sa stage. :)

ICTC is already aware of this. Hope something will be done asap. :)

Good :okay:

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:33 PM

I heard that the site where this giant reservoir is located will be developed into an eco park. Is this the place they called Aqua Peak? Some friends told me to visit the site coz it's a good point to take interesting pics of the city skyline.

Good news another eco park. :applause:

The giant reservoir can bee seen while in Hinaplanon Highway. It's painted with blue color and it's really huge. Hope this answered the longtime water problem of the nearby barangays.

I think it will. :)

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:36 PM

ILIGAN
Cool and relaxinG

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo2.jpg

A popular public beach in Dalipuga :)

@Alingatong is this white sand beach?

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:41 PM

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:47 PM

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:51 PM

NPC Nature's Park - PHOTO UPDATE

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-natpark1.jpg
Entrance

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-npc1.jpg
While on the road to the falls, we were amused by the sight of monkeys frolicking not inside a cage but in their natural habitat.

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-npc5.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-npc6.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-npc2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-npc3.jpg
New decorative lamps are now installed throughout the park

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cot4.jpg

Beautiful Cottages/Kiosks

Thanks for all these beautiful photo update @Alingatong :cheers2:

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:55 PM

^^yes @gORs. Installment basis lang muna ang postings ng pics. Baka kasi ma-overload ang page. Kawawa yong mga dial-up. :)

True I experienced that before. :(

tough

September 5th, 2007, 10:59 PM

ILIGAN
Captivating!

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-cap.jpg

The mountains, the sea, the industries

If we could only have tall skyscrapers maybe it would look like HK. :)

tough

September 5th, 2007, 11:03 PM

@lew i think the photo is infront of GSPI (formerly NSC). Not sure though

OT: sa Timoga (avatar) ka nagpapicture?

Sa Timoga jud I've seen their pics together with his friends having good time in Timoga when they visit here. Hehe..

tough

September 5th, 2007, 11:57 PM

http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=66174&vid=2

September 05, 2007 09:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time
Binasan Gold Project in Iligan City Re-opens; Gango Gold Rush in Bukidnon & XYZ Gold Project in Masbate Continues Its Development, Exploration And Mobilization, Pearl Asian Mining Announces

ORO -- Operation Reach Out Programs Expand to Masbate Island

MANILA, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearl Asian Mining Industries, Inc. with Stock SYMBOLS: U.S.A. (OTC:PAIM)(OTC:PAIMP); Germany (XETRA:R1Z.DE) and (Frankfurt:R1Z.F) announces that it had mobilized two separate gold teams to fast track the re-opening and full operations of the Gango Gold Rush Gold Project and the XYZ Gold Project as well as the re-opening of the Binasan Gold Project this week.

GANGO GOLD RUSH -- Bukidnon

President/COO Engineer Ricardo Bernardo and its Mechanical Engineering Team are fast tracking the completion, the rehabilitation and the re-conditioning of the existing 50 Metric Tons of the Gango Gold Rush Processing Plant. The newly purchased Cyclone/Cyclone pump assembly in addition to the existing gold mill plant, together with a set of pulverizer and small jaw crusher are being added and used for a quick gold mineral assay on-site. The brand new fully automated Carbon Elution Column Carbon Reactivation and Electrowinning Plant is now being added to the existing gold mill refinery plant. A total of 8 team members are currently working on the refurbishing of the plant with the estimated completion of Sept. 20, 2007 is still on target.

The building of the 250 Metric Tons of XYZ Gold Processing Plant will be the next project. President Bernardo together with a new set of mechanical team will move to Masbate Island next month to start the building and implementing of the newly designed gold processing mill plant for the XYZ Gold Project in Masbate.

Chief Mining Officer Engineer Cesar Rosales, Chief Safety Engineer Jonathan Mercado and Chief Geologist Regie Selvano lead the mining and geological team as they begin to work diligently to rehabilitate the first 5 tunnels out of 21 tunnels that are known to be richer in gold deposits and reserves. Together with the members of the OROGAPCO “Minahang Bayan” they are fast tracking the stockpiling of gold ores so that as soon as the gold mill plant is ready, they will be able to process the initial test run next week. It is planned to have the mill plant to be operating in two shifts.

XYZ GOLD PROJECT -- Masbate

Vice-President and Public Relation Officer Ariel Caleon is finalizing the gathering and compiling of all the necessary data for the final submission of Pearl Asian’s Mineral Processing And Sharing Agreement Certification (MPSA). Documentations such as EXPAs application, SSMP, Right Of Way MOA, MPSA Application, Geological Studies and Chemical Lab Results.

“We believed and are looking forward to have our MPSA completed and certified within this month,” exclaimed VP Ariel Caleon.

BINASAN Gold Project -- Iligan City

Binasan Gold Project is now gearing up for the re-opening and start of the gold operation using a profit-sharing mechanism among the KAHIB – Indigenous Group of People, the Muslim brothers and sisters and the Pearl Asian Mining.
“It is a pleasure to see that Pearl Asian was able to assist in the empowerment of the KAHIB Higaonon people to become self motivated in tackling the job as the mining and geological operators in the Binasan Gold Project. Benic Mahunyag leads a team of Higaonon workers in repairing the damaged road. We are looking forward for an abundance of gold harvest beginning this month of September!” added President of Mindanao Operations Manolo Tecson.

Pearl Asian continues to hire expert mining engineers and geologists and workers from and around the island thus providing livelihood to the local community.

Pearl Asian Mining through its Poverty Alleviation Program “ORO -- Operation Reach Out" is extending its outreach programs by giving more relief goods, building school facilities, health clinics, sports activities and providing other livelihood for women particularly in the towns of Cancahorao, Mapina, Baleno, Masbate City, Libona, Bukidnon, Rogongon in Iligan City. The ORO Team is arriving to Masbate on the last week of September to extend the Pearl Asian Mining outreach projects to the impoverished people of the island.

FORWARD STATEMENTS;

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Business Wire (press release) (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070905005741&newsLang=en)

tough

September 6th, 2007, 12:23 AM

CDO still having clean air....

Citing the latest data from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the World Bank report said that Metro Manila specifically recorded 4,968 premature deaths due to outdoor air pollution.

Top Ten Cities with deaths due to outdoor air pollution.
1. Metro Manila - 4,968 (12% of total deaths in the area)
2. Metro Cebu - 608 (10%)
3. Davao City - 414 (7%)
4. Zamboanga City - 240 (8%)
5. Iloilo City - 204 (5%)
6. Cabanatuan City - 134 (11%)
7. General Santos City - 117 (7%)
8. Butuan City - 104 (8%)
9. Baguio City - 102 (7%)
10. Tacloban City - 88 (7%)

source (http://siteresources.worldbank.org/INTPHILIPPINES/Resources/FullPEM06bw.pdf)

and Iligan too...

Buti na lng di kasali ang Iligan dito despite of numerous industrial companies operating in the area including the big ones. :cheers1:

tough

September 6th, 2007, 01:15 AM

Actually matagal ko na gusto ito ipost kalat na kasi sa mga blogs eh.. He..He.. Yun nga lng medyo obsolete na ang info. :ohno:

Wala lng I’m just really proud kasali dito ang MSU-IIT

Anyway, here's the article

Demand and Supply
By Boo Chanco
The Philippine Star 05/09/2005

Top Colleges

There is a material circulating among various e-groups that supposedly ranks the country’s top 20 colleges and universities based on a study conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education(CHED). The ranking supposedly used the average passing rate of graduates of colleges and universities in the board examinations of all courses that require it for the practice of a profession.

This study is now supposed to be done every 10 years. This particular ranking is supposedly the result of the first study from 1992 to 2001. Eleven schools come from Luzon, two from the Visayas and seven from Mindanao.

My problem with this material is that I am unable to confirm it independently. I checked the website of CHED and didn?t find it there. I tried sending an e-mail to CHED, to the address published in their website, but it bounced. Still, for whatever it may be worth, I want to share this list with a wider audience if only to provoke some discussion on where one could get quality college education in this country, given problems with education pre-need companies and family finances in general.

If the basis of this listing is authentic, it tells us that one need not spend a fortune in tuition and other fees of the so called exclusive schools in Metro Manila because there are a lot of good schools out there in the countryside. This is an important consideration for parents who live in the provinces and who are probably agonizing on whether to mortgage the family home to raise the funds needed to send a child to college in Manila.

The most expensive university in Metro Manila is not even in this list. So maybe, given the difficult financial situation today, sending the kids to study in Manila is not necessarily a good idea any more. There are good schools out in the regions. I also believe good students would do well anywhere provided they have a serious desire to get a good education. There is even one college on the list from Butuan that I have not heard of, and it did better than La Salle. The better Ateneo is in Davao, not at Loyola Heights.

Of course the top university in the list is UP Diliman, which makes me feel good. I am happy to note that contrary to what I hear in many circles, the quality of a UP education is still tops. Then again, the overall standards might have gone down too, but that’s another story.

So, here it is, but with the caveat that I decided to use it even without independent verification because of the urgency of helping parents who are making up their minds now, a few weeks before school opening time. The list sounds plausible enough.

1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus/Luzon);
2. University of the Philippines (Los Banos Campus/Luzon);
3. University of the Philippines (Manila Campus/Luzon);
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City/Visayas);
5. Ateneo de Davao University (Davao/Mindanao);
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila/Luzon);
7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila/Luzon);
8. Mindanao State University (Iligan Institute of Tech/Mindanao);
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon);
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City/Luzon);
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City/Visayas);
12. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro/Mindanao);
13. Mindanao State University (Main/Mindanao);
14. Urios College (Butuan City/Mindanao);
15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila/Luzon);
16. De La Salle University (Manila/Luzon);
17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila/Luzon);
18. Adamson University (Manila/Luzon);
19. Central Mindanao University (Bukidnon/Mindanao);
20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao/Mindanao).

Gov.ph Forum (http://www.gov.ph/FORUM/thread.asp?rootID=68541&catID=6)

Rajah_Soliman

September 6th, 2007, 01:49 AM

i want UP Min and Univ. of Mindanao on this list!!! maybe in 10 years time? :cheers:

Actually matagal ko na gusto ito ipost kalat na kasi sa mga blogs eh.. He..He.. Yun nga lng medyo obsolete na ang info. :ohno:

Wala lng I’m just really proud kasali dito ang MSU-IIT

Anyway, here's the article

Demand and Supply
By Boo Chanco
The Philippine Star 05/09/2005

Top Colleges

There is a material circulating among various e-groups that supposedly ranks the country’s top 20 colleges and universities based on a study conducted by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and the Commission on Higher Education(CHED). The ranking supposedly used the average passing rate of graduates of colleges and universities in the board examinations of all courses that require it for the practice of a profession.

This study is now supposed to be done every 10 years. This particular ranking is supposedly the result of the first study from 1992 to 2001. Eleven schools come from Luzon, two from the Visayas and seven from Mindanao.

My problem with this material is that I am unable to confirm it independently. I checked the website of CHED and didn?t find it there. I tried sending an e-mail to CHED, to the address published in their website, but it bounced. Still, for whatever it may be worth, I want to share this list with a wider audience if only to provoke some discussion on where one could get quality college education in this country, given problems with education pre-need companies and family finances in general.

If the basis of this listing is authentic, it tells us that one need not spend a fortune in tuition and other fees of the so called exclusive schools in Metro Manila because there are a lot of good schools out there in the countryside. This is an important consideration for parents who live in the provinces and who are probably agonizing on whether to mortgage the family home to raise the funds needed to send a child to college in Manila.

The most expensive university in Metro Manila is not even in this list. So maybe, given the difficult financial situation today, sending the kids to study in Manila is not necessarily a good idea any more. There are good schools out in the regions. I also believe good students would do well anywhere provided they have a serious desire to get a good education. There is even one college on the list from Butuan that I have not heard of, and it did better than La Salle. The better Ateneo is in Davao, not at Loyola Heights.

Of course the top university in the list is UP Diliman, which makes me feel good. I am happy to note that contrary to what I hear in many circles, the quality of a UP education is still tops. Then again, the overall standards might have gone down too, but that’s another story.

So, here it is, but with the caveat that I decided to use it even without independent verification because of the urgency of helping parents who are making up their minds now, a few weeks before school opening time. The list sounds plausible enough.

1. University of the Philippines (Diliman Campus/Luzon);
2. University of the Philippines (Los Banos Campus/Luzon);
3. University of the Philippines (Manila Campus/Luzon);
4. Silliman University (Dumaguete City/Visayas);
5. Ateneo de Davao University (Davao/Mindanao);
6. Ateneo de Manila University (Manila/Luzon);
7. University of Sto. Tomas (Manila/Luzon);
8. Mindanao State University (Iligan Institute of Tech/Mindanao);
9. Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (Manila/Luzon);
10. Saint Louis University (Baguio City/Luzon);
11. University of San Carlos (Cebu City/Visayas);
12. Xavier University (Cagayan de Oro/Mindanao);
13. Mindanao State University (Main/Mindanao);
14. Urios College (Butuan City/Mindanao);
15. Polytechnic University of the Philippines (Manila/Luzon);
16. De La Salle University (Manila/Luzon);
17. Mapua Institute of Technology (Manila/Luzon);
18. Adamson University (Manila/Luzon);
19. Central Mindanao University (Bukidnon/Mindanao);
20. University of Southern Philippines (Davao/Mindanao).

Gov.ph Forum (http://www.gov.ph/FORUM/thread.asp?rootID=68541&catID=6)

tough

September 6th, 2007, 01:57 AM

^^ Why go to Manila marami naman pala tayong magagaling na school dito and competent pa.

Sobrang proud talaga si Rajah :lol:

Rajah_Soliman

September 6th, 2007, 02:07 AM

^^ i'm not being proud of something .... i'm just highlighting "for the record" ;) ... i want up-min on top of the list .... it is our hope for the whole mindanao!!!

tough

September 6th, 2007, 02:14 AM

^^ Your right @Rajah_Soliman :okay:

Go Mindanao! :banana:

tough

September 6th, 2007, 02:38 AM

Whew! I almost filled up this page with my own post. He..He..

Calling other Iliganon forumers esp. yung naglulurk dyan post naman kayo and join our discussion here. :D

If you have problem signing in or validating your account here in SSC you can always contact the administrator of this forum or our own moderator in the Philippines. :)

Anyways, see yah later guys! Good Morning Iligan.

GearX

September 6th, 2007, 05:44 AM

i want UP Min and Univ. of Mindanao on this list!!! maybe in 10 years time? :cheers:

I think the list is biased for UP. But I do agree UP is still one of the top schools in RP. My opinion is that either UP or DLSU should be on top. They offer the basic courses: engineering, arts&sciences, education, commerce, agriculture, etc... Ateneo de Manila has no standard engineering course (BSCE, BSChe, BSME, BSMEE). Schools should be ranked with certain criteria on the courses offered, additional points on PRC board exam peformance. With this, some schools will not be included in the ranking as some schools concentrate on one course only say BS Nursing, Medicine....University of Fatima (or is it Fatima College) for instance is doing well in the medicine/nursing field...but not in other courses.

GearX

September 6th, 2007, 05:53 AM

http://i185.photobucket.com/albums/x287/GearX_2007/TOP.gif

langyaw

September 6th, 2007, 08:48 AM

If we could only have tall skyscrapers maybe it would look like HK. :)

80% of Iligan is hilly and sparsely populated. if somebody invested in the development of the hills of Iligan, we'd even have a Hollywood!

GearX

September 6th, 2007, 09:04 AM

If we could only have tall skyscrapers maybe it would look like HK. :)

That photo is the Sta. Filomena area. That industry along the shore is San Miguel Corporation Iligan Coconut Oil Mills. The area is more feasible to light commercial to residential. Kiwalan is where most industries are located. In urban planning, residential areas should not be located beside industrial zones (which is not always in RP). The Oil Mill is an old establishment. The most feasible site for high-rises in Iligan would still be the downtown area and Pryce Business Park.

langyaw

September 6th, 2007, 09:04 AM

^^I myself is interested to visit the place. I'm just waiting for the right time. :)

lumba mo ni jcbroken! :lol:

g0Rs

September 6th, 2007, 09:59 AM

That photo is the Sta. Filomena area. That industry along the shore is San Miguel Corporation Iligan Coconut Oil Mills. The area is more feasible to light commercial to residential. Kiwalan is where most industries are located. In urban planning, residential areas should not be located beside industrial zones (which is not always in RP). The Oil Mill is an old establishment. The most feasible site for high-rises in Iligan would still be the downtown area and Pryce Business Park.

Tipanoy area too.

djLeX

September 6th, 2007, 12:36 PM

lokal
090607
r. español

PETISYON NI DIMAPORO GIBASURA SA COMELEC, RESULTA SA CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES POSIBLE NANG MAHAYAG

gikalipay usab sa simbahang katoliko ang nahimong desisyon sa comelec en banc manila, sa pagbasura sa mga gi-tamper nga certificate ug canvass sa mga lungsod sa maigo, kauswagan ug bacolod…./

matod pa ni monsignor jemar veracruz nga usa kini ka kadaugan sa katawhan….// gipasalamatan usab ni veracruz ang katawhang hugot nga misuporta aron mapagawas ang kamaturan….//

gilauman usab nga duna na gayo’y moguwang nga representanete ang unang distrito lanao ug iligan sa dili pa madugay. dungan usab pagcanvass sa genuine copy sa coc’s sa ppcrv ug namfrel diin nakalatid ang tinood na resulta sa congressional candidates niadtong nakalabayng eleksyon….///

-30-

*guys sorry kaau, got no time 2 translate...so busy jud!:)

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 12:41 PM

Translation: Varf Belmonte won as representative of 1st District of Lanao Del Norte and Iligan. :)

djLeX

September 6th, 2007, 12:45 PM

lokal
090607
r. español

PRESIDENTE GMA POSIBLENG MAO’Y MO-INUGURAR SA MGA SECURITY CAMERAS SA DAKBAYAN

Gitinguha karon sa mga opisyal sa kagamhanang lokal nga ma-inagurahan ang surveillance system project sa dakbayan atol sa posibleng paghidangat ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, sa umaabot nga kapistahan ni Sr. San Miguel ning bulana…./

Mao kini ang gibutyag ni Konsehal Voltaire Rovira, atol sa interview sa rmn kagahapong adlawa…//

kumpiyansa ang konsehal nga mahimo nang inagurahan ang gipahimutang nga 45 ka mga surveillance cameras sa mga piniling dapit sa siyudad bisan kung sa Septembre 20 pa moabot ang presidente, sanglit anaa pa man usab kini karon sa fine tuning stage…..///

si rovira, chairman sa Committee on Information & Communications Technology sa konseho sa siyudad, kinsa nangamahan sa maong proyekto….//

Matud pa usab niya, gipaningkamutan sa ICTC ang pagpatuman sa sugyot ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz nga ibutang sa City Website ang streaming sa mga security cameras aron makita “live” sa mga Iliganon gawas ug sulod sa nasud ang mga kalihukan sa dakbayan panahon sa kapistahan sama sa rito sa pagpakanaug sa mahal nga patron....///

-30-

GearX

September 6th, 2007, 12:48 PM

are the surveillance cams the one discussed here at SSC? nauna pala tga SSC hindi pa inaugurate.:nuts:

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 02:22 PM

^^Ganyan kalakas ang SSC. :)

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 02:25 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-bangkok1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-bangkok2.jpg

Bangkok Nights

(sorry for the poor quality of images. nagmamadali kasi)

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 03:49 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-heat1.jpg

g0Rs

September 6th, 2007, 05:19 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-bangkok1.jpg

Bangkok Nights

(sorry for the poor quality of images. nagmamadali kasi)

Where is it particularly located? Near El Centro?

g0Rs

September 6th, 2007, 05:26 PM

I was just informed by @iliganon Boy that People Support is currently hiring call center agents for its Iligan operations. :banana:

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 05:31 PM

Where is it particularly located? Near El Centro?

Yes. Just beside Bea Cafe.

I was just informed by @iliganon Boy that People Support is currently hiring call center agents for its Iligan operations. :banana:

What i've heard was they're hiring agents here in Iligan for PS Cebu. :)

634veteran

September 6th, 2007, 05:37 PM

no need to apologize. every proud iligan should value our dialect. it was makes us truly Iliganon. I actually miss reading the Lanao Mail and listening to our radio news in the vernacular.

090607
r. español

PETISYON NI DIMAPORO GIBASURA SA COMELEC, RESULTA SA CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES POSIBLE NANG MAHAYAG

gikalipay usab sa simbahang katoliko ang nahimong desisyon sa comelec en banc manila, sa pagbasura sa mga gi-tamper nga certificate ug canvass sa mga lungsod sa maigo, kauswagan ug bacolod…./

matod pa ni monsignor jemar veracruz nga usa kini ka kadaugan sa katawhan….// gipasalamatan usab ni veracruz ang katawhang hugot nga misuporta aron mapagawas ang kamaturan….//

gilauman usab nga duna na gayo’y moguwang nga representanete ang unang distrito lanao ug iligan sa dili pa madugay. dungan usab pagcanvass sa genuine copy sa coc’s sa ppcrv ug namfrel diin nakalatid ang tinood na resulta sa congressional candidates niadtong nakalabayng eleksyon….///

-30-

*guys sorry kaau, got no time 2 translate...so busy jud!:)[/QUOTE]

g0Rs

September 6th, 2007, 05:45 PM

What i've heard was they're hiring agents here in Iligan for PS Cebu. :)

Yan din alam ko but he confirmed that they're putting up a call center in iligan.

634veteran

September 6th, 2007, 05:47 PM

UP is still the best (forgive me for my personal bias). In Iligan, MSU-IIT continues to produce high school grads who are good enough to enter UP (biased again). I believe that IDS belongs to the cream of the crop of the science high schools in the country.

still one of the top schools in RP. My opinion is that either UP or DLSU should be on top. They offer the basic courses: engineering, arts&sciences, education, commerce, agriculture, etc... Ateneo de Manila has no standard engineering course (BSCE, BSChe, BSME, BSMEE). Schools should be ranked with certain criteria on the courses offered, additional points on PRC board exam peformance. With this, some schools will not be included in the ranking as some schools concentrate on one course only say BS Nursing, Medicine....University of Fatima (or is it Fatima College) for instance is doing well in the medicine/nursing field...but not in other courses.[/QUOTE]

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 05:49 PM

^^ ^^@ gORs, I just hope it's true. I'm crossing my fingers. :)

g0Rs

September 6th, 2007, 05:54 PM

I really hope it's true too. Good for iligan's economy. :)

Alingatong

September 6th, 2007, 05:56 PM

UP is still the best (forgive me for my personal bias). In Iligan, MSU-IIT continues to produce high school grads who are good enough to enter UP (biased again). I believe that IDS belongs to the cream of the crop of the science high schools in the country.

There are many good colleges and universities thoughout the country but Iligan is blessed for having one of the best - MSU-IIT. :cheers:

tough

September 6th, 2007, 07:55 PM

Guys any update for the upcoming fiesta? :)

tough

September 7th, 2007, 12:13 AM

St. Michael's College

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z50/tough_bucket/St.MichaelsCollegeold.jpg

Then

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/derbe6.jpg
Photo by: Alingatong

Now

mrloloy

September 7th, 2007, 12:20 AM

St. Michael's College

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z50/tough_bucket/St.MichaelsCollegeold.jpg

Then

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/derbe6.jpg
Photo by: Alingatong

Now

@Alingatong....

This old pic of St. Michaels is how I remembered it... Thank you alingatong... this brings me back... way back......

Alingatong

September 7th, 2007, 02:23 AM

Let's give thanks to @tough for the "Then and Now" images. :cheers:

Alingatong

September 7th, 2007, 02:28 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-lagoon1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-lagoon2.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-lagoon3.jpg

Man-made Lagoon and Kayaking Area
(under construction)

Alingatong

September 7th, 2007, 07:42 AM

News flash:

C3 ground breaking - September 20. :)

Ex!lE

September 7th, 2007, 08:12 AM

shaKEIRa

September 7th, 2007, 08:34 AM

News flash:

C3 ground breaking - September 20. :)

c3? wen man ang official date nga mgopen ang gmall-iligan?

Alingatong

September 7th, 2007, 11:29 AM

^^C3 = Circumferential Road :)

Target date of the grand opening of Gaisano Mall Iligan is March 2008. :cheers:

shaKEIRa

September 7th, 2007, 01:41 PM

^^C3 = Circumferential Road :)

Target date of the grand opening of Gaisano Mall Iligan is March 2008. :cheers:

i tot nga mgopen sila krn dec... naa ssc meet dri sa iligan?

g0Rs

September 7th, 2007, 05:15 PM

News flash:

C3 ground breaking - September 20. :)

gusto ko sanang pumunta kaso it's a wednesday. may review class ako.

g0Rs

September 7th, 2007, 05:17 PM

c3? wen man ang official date nga mgopen ang gmall-iligan?

i tot nga mgopen sila krn dec... naa ssc meet dri sa iligan?

Scheduled opening will be on March 2008. We'll probably have our ssc iligan meet sa city fiesta.

The C3 or Circumferential Road 3 will be Iligan's second highway.

Tor

September 7th, 2007, 05:18 PM

I think the list is biased for UP.
May I know why do you think the list is "biased for UP"? What did UP do or did not do that perhaps flipped the coin to its side? Do you not believe that UP deserved to be on the top of the list? Why not?

But I do agree UP is still one of the top schools in RP.
And what for you is the top of the top schools in RP?

My opinion is that either UP or DLSU should be on top.
Wait a minute. Did you not just say the list is biased for UP?

They offer the basic courses: engineering, arts&sciences, education, commerce, agriculture, etc... Ateneo de Manila has no standard engineering course (BSCE, BSChe, BSME, BSMEE). Schools should be ranked with certain criteria on the courses offered, additional points on PRC board exam peformance.
Can you summarize what for you are the best criteria for evaluating the standard of the schools?

With this, some schools will not be included in the ranking as some schools concentrate on one course only say BS Nursing, Medicine....University of Fatima (or is it Fatima College) for instance is doing well in the medicine/nursing field...but not in other courses.
We call them specialized schools.

shaKEIRa

September 7th, 2007, 05:21 PM

Scheduled opening will be on March 2008. We'll probably have our ssc iligan meet sa city fiesta.

thats very soon!!! join ko ha... pagpost lng mo og dates dri... nawala mn gud ako fon... na tulis ko sa pryce dapit...

mrloloy

September 7th, 2007, 05:29 PM

Tor

September 7th, 2007, 05:32 PM

^^C3 = Circumferential Road :)

Target date of the grand opening of Gaisano Mall Iligan is March 2008.

really alingatong? Someone told me that the ground level of Gaisano Mall-Iligan would be opened to the public on December of this year. The reported owner (Stephen Gaisano from CdO) is rushing up the construction activity so it can serve the public consumers of iligan and its neighboring towns and cities come xmas break. Floors 2nd, 3rd and 4th would be opened on March the following year. The theaters would be operational in time of the day of hearts. :cool:

Tor

September 7th, 2007, 05:47 PM

St. Michael's College

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z50/tough_bucket/St.MichaelsCollegeold.jpg

Then

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/derbe6.jpg
Photo by: Alingatong

Now

I thought the old color scheme was better. It's so much classier to look at too for a school which is run by nuns (conservative appeal). On second thoughts --they could have painted the exterior walls of the buildings with a lighter color combination. Dirty white comes in a variety of shades -- winter morning would be perfect for it with a lighter shade of mocha as accents. I just thought the new color scheme used (tera cotta) is too heavy to the eyes and is best used to color edifices with wide loans. Perhaps the one in St. Mary's, Tibanga would be perfect for heavy colors. I'm not complaining, btw. :)

Do we have pictures of La Salle Academy, guys? Post them away!

g0Rs

September 7th, 2007, 05:55 PM

My apologies @Tough, Thank you for these pics... How long ago is this old pic of St. Michaels?

I think 2004 pa ang old photo

tough

September 7th, 2007, 05:57 PM

My apologies @Tough, Thank you for these pics... How long ago is this old pic of St. Michaels?

lol no need to ask for an apology @mrloloy the first pic is not mine neither, I only found it on the net and the second pic was courtesy from Alingatong. :)

g0Rs

September 7th, 2007, 05:58 PM

The official city website is no longer viewable. Does this mean malapit na ang relaunching ng bagong website?

tough

September 7th, 2007, 06:02 PM

tough

September 7th, 2007, 06:04 PM

The official city website is no longer viewable. Does this mean malapit na ang relaunching ng bagong website?

I noticed it too. :)

tough

September 7th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Napolcom cites best NorMin peace and order councils
by Rutchie Cbahug-Aguhob

Cagayan de Oro City (7 September) -- At least seven (7) Peace and Order Councils of Northern Mindanao have been declared winners in the Regional Search for the Best POC, Calendar Year 2006.

Regional Director Raquel Q. Ramos of the National Police Commission (Napolcom-10) said these POC's will represent Region 10 in the national 2006 Search for the Best POC.

Ramos, who is the Chairperson of the Search Committee in the region, said the Best Regional POC's are the following:

Bukidnon, 1st-3rd Class Province Category, Camiguin, 4th-6th Class Province Category, Iligan City, Highly Urbanized City Category and Malaybalay City, Component City Category.

Manolo Fortich, Bukidnon, 1st-3rd Class Municipal Category and Kalilangan, Bukidnon and Naawan, Misamis Oriental, both in the 4th-6th Class Municipal Category.

A yearly undertaking, the Search for the Best POC is aimed at strengthening the POC's at various levels to ensure a more enhanced involvement, mutual assistance and coordination among all sectors of the community in the attainment of peace, law and order, public safety and security of the country.

It is also seeks to recognize POC's for their exemplary performance at all levels in their coordinating efforts for the delivery of services by government agencies and non-government organizations, institutionalize a system of providing incentives and provide role models for the other POC's to emulate in coordinating the implementation of peace, law and order, public safety and security programs and projects.

Criteria of the search include the following: Quality of Integrated Area/Community Public Safety Plan (ACPSP) based on the identified problems affecting peace and order and public safety in their area of responsibility.

Efficiency and Effectiveness of the POC Organization based o the degree of POC coordination with the other four (4) pillars of the Criminal Justice System, namely: Law Enforcement, Prosecution, Courts and Corrections that contributed to the successful implementation of the ACPSP.

Outcome of Plan Implementation based on the overall peace and order, public safety and security situation and on the major areas of concern that directly affects peace and order and public safety, such as, crime prevention and control and special concerns including those of counter-insurgency, fire prevention and suppression, disaster management and control and environmental enhancement.

Plaques of recognition for the Best POC's of the region were handed by Sen. Juan Miguel Zubiri who was the guest of honor and speaker during the recent kick-off ceremony for this year's National Crime Prevention Week (NCPW) held at the Mindanao Polytechnic State College (MPSC), this city. (PIA 10)

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p070907.htm&no=63)

mrloloy

September 7th, 2007, 07:16 PM

I think 2004 pa ang old photo

Bag-o lang diay ang construction sa st. michaels...

Personally I like the the new st michaels... the old one seemed liked it was a prison with very high walls... Now we can see inside better. The color is okay sab.

tough

September 7th, 2007, 07:30 PM

^^ medyo liberated na kasi ung mga madre :lol: :jk:

nehpets16

September 8th, 2007, 01:37 AM

one thing they should do:
place Philippine Science High School - Central Mindanao Campus at Iligan and not at some lonely town in Balo-i
:D
It would not juz be accessible, not to mention safer, but also it'll have an economic impact on the city.

hm...
and hm...
if only IIT builds better facilities and expands the campus... that would be awesome
oh and yea... they Iligan should have a convention center and a cultural center (for the theatre arts and other things). that would not only place iligan on the map even more, but enhance it's demography. oh and one thing more: Iligan should have turning lanes! meaning at intersections, there a two lane round would become three with the middle one becoming an intersection. All that would need is some repainting. Ya can find out more about turning lanes but researching it at Google or whatever.

and oh yea...
sorry for not posting for some time now... been busy with vacation and then school work
anyways...
keep posting guys and thanks for the updates

tough

September 8th, 2007, 08:34 AM

^^ Welcome back @nehpets16

I’m glad to hear from you thank you for sharing your thoughts here in the forum. :)

djLeX

September 8th, 2007, 01:25 PM

The official city website is no longer viewable. Does this mean malapit na ang relaunching ng bagong website?

>>>ALMOST THERE GUYS, ALMOST THERE......

djLeX

September 8th, 2007, 01:28 PM

2NYT @ 7PM SA CTY PLAZA..VIEW UR CAMS

Ex!lE

September 8th, 2007, 02:04 PM

^^ unsay diay event sa city plaza?

tough

September 8th, 2007, 03:58 PM

^^ Iligan star 1st elimination round daw :dunno:

Is that a singing contest? Thanks :?

tough

September 8th, 2007, 04:02 PM

21 days to go..

Happy Fiesta Iligan!

:dance:

Alingatong

September 9th, 2007, 02:24 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-mahayahay1.jpg

Mahayahay Area

Alingatong

September 9th, 2007, 02:30 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/7f19238d.jpg

VIVA SR. SAN MIGUEL!
BIBO ILIGAN!

http://i107.photobucket.com/albums/m300/gors_iligan/a7a6b601.jpg

Alingatong

September 9th, 2007, 02:37 AM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-highway1.jpg

ikra

September 9th, 2007, 06:00 AM

ayus na na [ic ah... imagine pag fully developed na na lugar. Anyway excited na ko sa piesta para makakita ko via the cameras!

Alingatong

September 9th, 2007, 08:18 AM

2007 Diyandi Festival
Calendar of Events
Week-2

September 9
Sangka sa Awit ug Sayaw - 5:30-10:00 PM - City Public Plaza

September 14
1st PDA National VConvention-Mindanao - 8:00AM-1200PM - Cheradel Suites

September 15
Urban Creative Challenge - 8:00AM-12:00PM - Anahaw Amphitheater Mobile Passporting (Passport Processing) - 8:00AM-5:00PM - IBJT Northbound Search for Iligan Star - 2nd Elimination Night - 7:00PM - City Public Plaza

Alingatong

September 9th, 2007, 08:41 AM

2007 Diyandi Festival
Calendar of Events
Week-3

September 16
Airsoft Competition - 6:00AM-5:00PM - ICMHS Grounds Mobile Passporting (Passport Processing) - 8:00AM-5:00PM - IBJT Northbound "Big Dance" - A Pop Dance Competition - 2:00-7:00PM - Berds Mall Sangka sa Awit ug Sayaw - 5:30-10:00PM - City Public Plaza

September 20
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Ilgan City Main Streets Pagpakanaug - 7:00AM - St. Michael's Cathedral Trisikad Race - 7:00AM - Sabayle Street Diyandi Dance - 8:00AM - St. Michael's cathedral BSP Council Kawan Holiday - 8:00AM - 4:00PM - City Public Plaza Consultation Seminar on Environmentally Sustainable Transport - 8:00AM - Gazpacho's Resto Bar Break It Off - 6:00PM - City Public Plaza Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's cathedral Mga Anghel ni San Miguel (Float Parade) - 8:00PM - Iligan City Main Streets

September 21
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City main streets Medical Mission "Laboratory testing" - 7:00AM - 12:00PM - City Public Plaza Search for Iligan Star (3rd Elimination Night - 7:00PM - City Public plaza Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral Hudyaka 2007 Competition - 7:00PM MSU-IIT Gym

September 22
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City main streets Silent Drill - 6:00AM - 2:00PM - ICNHS Grounds "Pahina sa Lapyahan" A coastal clean-up - 8:00AM - 5:00PM Passport Releasing - 8:00AM - 5:00PM - IBJT Northbound "Pinakurat" Cooking Contest - 8:00AM - City public Plaza Iligan Praise festival - 2:00PM - 9:00PM - City Public Plaza Halingasa Year 2 - 6:00PM - ICNHS Auditorium Search for MR. & MS. Teen Iligan - 7:00PM - MSU-IIT GYm Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral

Alingatong

September 9th, 2007, 09:07 AM

2007 Diyandi Festival
Calendar of Events
Week-4

September 23
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00PM - Iligan City main streets Banda Senyor 2007 - 7:00AM - 1200PM - ICNHS Grounds Sangka sa Awit ug Sayaw - 5:30-10:00PM - City Public Plaza Pasikatan '07 (Dance and Rap Contest) - 7:00PM - MSU-IIT Gym Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral Malipayong Pagpamista 2007 (Sept. 23 - 28) - Port Area

September 24
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City main Streets Beautification of Tartaniya Contest - 10:00AM - City Public Plaza Mga Pasundayag - LUDABI - 5:00PM - City Public Plaza The Return: An Evening of Iligan's Culture and music feat. The best of Lakbay Diwa - 6:00PM - City Public Plaza Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral National family week celebration (Sept. 23-30) - Citywide

September 25
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City Main Streets Bongga Ka Day! - 8:00AM - 7:00PM - City Public Plaza Neovena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral

September 26
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City Main Streets Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral Search For Iligan star - Big Four Final Showdown - 7:00PM - City Public Plaza

September 27
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City Main Streets Kasadya 2007 (Street Dancing) - 7:00AM - 3:00PM - Iligan City Main Streets Diyandi Dance - 8:00AM - St. Michael's Cathedral Accoustic Idol 2007 - 6:00PM - City Public Plaza Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral Miss Iligan 2007 Beauty Pageant - 7:00PM - MSU-IIT Gym

September 28
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City Main streets 2007 Mardi Gras - 7:00AM - Iligan City Main Streets Socio-Cultural and Civic Parade - 7:00AM - City Main Street "Live and Loud Iligan 2007" Live Band Concert - 6:00PM - City Public Plaza Novena - 7:00PM - St. Michael's Cathedral The Loudest Blast From The Past - 7:30 PM - 1:30AM - Ma. Cristina Hotel

September 29
Pamukaw (Daily Diana) - 4:00AM - Iligan City Main Streets Diyandi dance - 8:00AM - St. Michael's Cathedral Buhagay sa Fighter Wine - 2:00-7:00PM - City Public Plaza Kasadya 2007 Street Party - 6:00PM - 2:00AM - Quezon Avenue

September 30
Sangka sa Awit ug Sayaw - 5:30-10:00PM - City Public Plaza

tough

September 9th, 2007, 10:30 AM

^^ Thanks for posting the calendar of events of our fiesta @Alingatong. :)

shaKEIRa

September 9th, 2007, 04:33 PM

congrats sa ako cuzn... plz support Dominic... Iligan Star top 8 finalist... Letter E sya... hmmm... pls support him...

naa mo pics last night?

g0Rs

September 9th, 2007, 10:00 PM

>>>ALMOST THERE GUYS, ALMOST THERE......

Good :cheers:

Finally, napost na ang fiesta schedule of activities. no bands (nakabase sa manila) coming? :dunno:

citizenerased

September 10th, 2007, 02:55 AM

Along Andres Bonifacio Ave. going to city proper

http://i192.photobucket.com/albums/z50/tough_bucket/Istambay.jpg

During a rainy evening.

Photo and Text by: iconjen (http://iconjen.multiply.com/photos/photo/3/2)

taga dire ko :) i miss tibanga!

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:00 PM

Rizal Park of Old Iligan

THEN
http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/origplaza.jpg

NOW
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7229.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:04 PM

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7230.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7231.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7232.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7233.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7234.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:10 PM

Another Type of ATM. :lol:
ATM - Automatic Tubig System
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7227.jpg

Dunkin Donuts Renovation and Temporary Shop
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7226.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:14 PM

Dep. Ed
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7228.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7237.jpg

PNB - Aguinaldo Street
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7235.jpg

Madelicious Native Foods
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7236.jpg

Alingatong

September 10th, 2007, 12:19 PM

^^ WoW! Thanks for the pics @jcbroken.

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:25 PM

Jollibee - Abalos Bldg.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7238.jpg

Crown Paper Stationer / Mejia Bldg (location of djLeX's home radio stations DXIC & DXIX)
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7239.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:32 PM

Uni City Iligan
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7240.jpg

Aguinaldo Street
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7241.jpg

ICI - Iligan Computer Institute Annex
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7242.jpg

JVC Shopper's Plaza
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7243.jpg

Berds Theater & Mall
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7244.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:37 PM

Ukay-Ukay :)
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7246.jpg

Mindanao Solidmark & other business establishments
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7247.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:46 PM

Talked to an ILPI Personnel earlier and they are adding several Concrete Posts in preparation for the Opening of Gaisano Mall Opening next year that will use a lot of Power. I forgot the exact WATTS he said that the mall will use.
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7248.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:52 PM

St. Therese Academy - Annex
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7249.jpg

Pala-o Market
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7250.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7251.jpg
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7252.jpg

Bed Asia Inn
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7253.jpg

jcbroken

September 10th, 2007, 12:55 PM

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7254.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7255.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7256.jpg

http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7257.jpg

tough

September 10th, 2007, 01:02 PM

^^ Thanks for posting these wonderful photos @jcbroken. :cheers1:

Alingatong

September 10th, 2007, 03:45 PM

Another Type of ATM. :lol:
ATM - Automatic Tubig System

Dunkin Donuts Renovation and Temporary Shop
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7226.jpg

^^It's Automatic Tubig Machine.

^ I heard over the radio that there are people complaining about the structure being allowed to occupy part of the road.

Well for me, it's just temporary and that is not a busy road anyway.

mrloloy

September 10th, 2007, 07:04 PM

@ jcbroken - Thank you for these very nice pictures... Iligan looks very busy now... Fiesta time na jud...

g0Rs

September 10th, 2007, 07:59 PM

grrrrrrrr... no banderitas yet :ohno:

tough

September 10th, 2007, 08:07 PM

tough

September 10th, 2007, 08:16 PM

Rizal Park of Old Iligan

THEN
http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/origplaza.jpg

NOW
http://i218.photobucket.com/albums/cc149/jcbroken/Iligan/100_7229.jpg

Anyway, thanks for posting this pic @jcbroken

I love it! :okay:

g0Rs

September 10th, 2007, 08:23 PM

^^ Maybe they’re just busy preparing other things aside from that. :)

Let’s just wait this coming days di man jud na mahitabo nga walay banderitas kay kung wala’y mga banderitas di jud feel nga nay fiesta. He..He..

^^ you got that right @tough.

Anyway, thanks for the photos @jcbroken. Miss ko na rin ang Iligan...

tough

September 10th, 2007, 08:28 PM

^^ Uwi ka na kasi @g0Rs :lol:

tough

September 10th, 2007, 08:31 PM

TKC Steel says to seek SEC approval for additional offering

TKC Steel Corp. will formally seek regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday to sell additional shares to the public before the end of the year.

The company, which is engaged in the production of steel billet, earlier disclosed that it is eyeing to raise as much as P2.4 billion from the sale of 680 million shares in a follow-on offering.

TKC Steel has tapped First Metro Investment Corp. as underwriter for the offering.

After the follow-on offering, the company's public float will expand from five percent to 25 percent. TKC is 95-percent owned by the Tiu family, who also owns the Discovery hotel chain.

The company said it would use the offer proceeds to expand capacity and upgrade plants in both the Philippines and China.

Earlier, it reported a first-half income of P48.3 million versus P113,463 in the previous year. The higher net income was attributed mainly to its local subsidiary in Iligan City, Treasure Steelworks Corp. (TSC).

Gross revenues during the six-month period were better at P1.19 billion versus P58.52 million a year earlier, with TSC contributing P1.04 billion.

The company's China-based subsidiary, ZhangZhou Stronghold Steel Works Co. Ltd., for its part, delivered gross revenues of P66.71 million even though it only started commercial operations in the second quarter of the year. - Judith Balea

ABS-CBN Interactive (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/storypage.aspx?StoryId=91830)

g0Rs

September 10th, 2007, 08:38 PM

^^ looks like steel products will do good this year...

^^ Uwi ka na kasi @g0Rs :lol:

hehe....i'll be home soon.

jcbroken

September 11th, 2007, 04:52 AM

[QUOTE=Alingatong;15285530]^^It's Automatic Tubig Machine.

ROFL.... I just noticed that. :lol: Thanks for the correction. I typed the wrong word. :nuts:

Alingatong

September 11th, 2007, 03:11 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-plazanyt1.jpg

Just love this kiosk. :)

Alingatong

September 11th, 2007, 03:25 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-nytcafe.jpg

Ready for the nightly chill at the plaza night cafe?

Alingatong

September 11th, 2007, 03:50 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo1-1.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo3.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo4.jpg

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-hoyo5.jpg

Hoyohoy Grills & Seafoods

g0Rs

September 11th, 2007, 04:13 PM

^^ Haven't eaten there yet. Masarap ba food nila @Alingatong?

Alingatong

September 11th, 2007, 04:15 PM

I hope someone can take the “now” picture of this area. :)

Then
http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/origplaza.jpg

Now
http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/newpark.jpg

I resized the "now" photo by jcbroken for a better comparison.

Alingatong

September 11th, 2007, 04:20 PM

^^ Haven't eaten there yet. Masarap ba food nila @Alingatong?

Chicharon at beer lang ang order namin. Hope to try their foods the next time. :)

Alingatong

September 11th, 2007, 04:54 PM

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/industrial/a-bridge.jpg

tough

September 11th, 2007, 06:44 PM

mrloloy

September 11th, 2007, 07:15 PM

Hello Iligan!

Asa na man ang mga other livecams that we are supposed to see?

When are we going to see a better view/cam of the plaza?
Naa ra guihapon ang dahon, blocking our view of the stage! sus...

tough

September 11th, 2007, 08:27 PM

http://mms.businesswire.com/bwapps/mediaserver/ViewMedia?mgid=66174&vid=2

September 11, 2007 09:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time

PAIM posts A 50% Earnings Growth in its 2nd Quarter Report; 60% Completion of Gango Gold Processing Plant, Pearl Asian Mining Announces

Former IR Officer Gary Gotanco is no longer connected with Pearl Asian Mining as of Sept. 3, 2007

MANILA, Philippines--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pearl Asian Mining Industries, Inc. with Stock SYMBOLS: U.S.A. (OTC common shares: PAIM)(OTC preferred shares: PAIMP); Germany (XETRA: R1Z.DE) and (Frankfurt: R1Z.F) announces that it just posted a 50% earnings growth for the 2nd Quarter of 2007 as compared to the 1st Quarter earnings, reported by the Chief Financial Officer Arnel Morilla. PAIM is optimistic that by the end of the 3rd Quarter and beyond, we will be able to show some substantial increase in our gold harvest, with another increased growth earnings, attributed by the opening of the Gango Gold Rush Project in Bukidnon, the re-opening of the Binasan Gold Project in Iligan City and perhaps the opening up of the XYZ Gold Project in 2008.

The new Gold Team members of the Gango Gold Rush and the OROGAPCO group have been working very diligently, despite of some heavy rains and other setbacks. The team is determined in completing the gold processing plant and now in its 60% completion as led by PAIM’s experienced Chief Mechanical Engineer Gil Salutim and Chairman Francisco of OROGAPCO. Engr. Salutim is very optimistic that on Sept. 20th the gold mill plant will be fully operational.

Meanwhile, “Increasing the manpower and by hiring additional mining engineers, enables the fast tracking and the rehabilitation of the first five existing tunnels, thus increases the number of stockpiles of gold ores to be fed into the gold processing plant for its first test run on Sept. 20th,” asserted Chief Mining Officer Cesar Rosales.

Lastly, Pearl Asian Mining announces that former Investor Relation Officer Gary Gotanco is no longer connected with the company as of Sept. 3, 2007. It was also informed that somehow a mysterious Marian Arroyo Escudero has been sending e-mails and messages to PAIM employees and various shareholders with false allegations against PAIM and posting derogatory information to undermine the integrity of Pearl Asian Mining. “Our legal counsel in cooperation with the Philippines’ National Bureau Of Investigations (NBI) are working in determining the true identity of this mysterious person(s) who is trying to destroy and undermine the company, as we, the Pearl Asian Mining Industries, Inc. continues to grow by leaps and bounds, to expand and soon to become a large operational gold mining company in the Philippines,” added Executive President Randolf Villanueva.

Forward-Looking Statements

Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from the anticipated results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding the Company's projections regarding gold production in future periods. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from anticipated results include risks and uncertainties such as: risks relating to estimates of reserves, mineral deposits and production costs; mining and development risks; the risk of commodity price fluctuations; political and regulatory risks; risks of obtaining required operating permits and other risks and uncertainties. Penny Stocks are very highly speculative and may be unsuitable for all but very aggressive investors. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Contacts
Pearl Asian Mining Industries Inc. – Philippines
Investor Relations:
Alice Navas, 678-570-6538
Fax: 877-317-4430
IRPAIM@hotmail.com
www.PearlAsianMining.com

Business Wire (press release) (http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20070911005610&newsLang=en)