so if mallers jud ang mga tawo dha..walay problema nga maencounter..

Although I have never been to the Philippines, it was quite by accident while websurfing that I came across Iligan City and decided to take a closer look at it, or as close as I could via the web. After reading many pages of text information, viewing hundreds of pictures and many enjoyable hours of video people from Iligan have put up on the web, I have become quite familiar with Iligan City. I have enjoyed some nice web chats with those that live there and have plans to visit Iligan City someday.

I would like to thank all of those here who have taken and put up pictures of Iligan which I have spent many hours of enjoyable viewing.

While websurfing Iligan one day a song came on the radio and my mind drifted into adapting the lyrics of the song to things I have learned about Iligan.

Bear in mind that these lyrics are by someone who is half way around the earth from Iligan, who has never been there ( yet ) . These lyrics are adapted from the song " Old Cape Cod " which was a hit for Patti Page in the 1950's and Jerry Vale came out with a version of it about 15 years later. If you are not familiar with the song I am sure any number of appropriate websites will enable you to listen to it so you can see how easily my lyrics about Iligan adapt to the music. These lyrics reflect some of the impressions I have of Iligan City from many of the pics, video and text I have read in websurfing Iligan City.

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If you're fond of beaches and salty air
Internet cafes here and there
you"re sure to fall in love with Iligan

If you like your veggies with a taste of beef
hop on a jeepney go to Jollibee
you're sure to fall in love with Iligan

Winding roads that seem to beckon you
waterfalls with beautiful lagoons
church bells chiming on a Sunday morn
remind you of a place where you were born

If you spend a weekend you'll want to stay
watching the moonlight on Iligan bay
you're sure to fall in love with Iligan

you're sure to fall in love
you're sure to fall in love in Iligan

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no question for beneficiality..because no doubt its beneficial..but the issue here is this..will that huge malls (if ur planning to have very huge malls) will earn much profit to sustain their stay in Iligan..


I can safely answer that yes. :)

My basis was, aside from Iliganons people from Marawi, Lano del Norte, and parts of Misamis Oriental (Lugait, Manticao, etc.) sa Iligan man mangompra how much more kung naa na dagko nga malls. :)

hahaha di naman siguro "very huge malls". Yung enough lang for a mid-size city.

@tough Another potential market will be Bukidnon once operational na ang Iligan-BUkidnon road

Iligan is at the center of Northern Mindanao btw...

S dat true? Limketkai and SM will be putting their branches in the city..source please

Yes it's true. No press release yet as of this time. We'll post it here once available na.

You may also read post #378 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=15876823&postcount=378)

Although I have never been to the Philippines, it was quite by accident while websurfing that I came across Iligan City and decided to take a closer look at it, or as close as I could via the web. After reading many pages of text information, viewing hundreds of pictures and many enjoyable hours of video people from Iligan have put up on the web, I have become quite familiar with Iligan City. I have enjoyed some nice web chats with those that live there and have plans to visit Iligan City someday.

I would like to thank all of those here who have taken and put up pictures of Iligan which I have spent many hours of enjoyable viewing.

While websurfing Iligan one day a song came on the radio and my mind drifted into adapting the lyrics of the song to things I have learned about Iligan.


Hi @BobNewYorkUSA welcome to Iligan Community Thread here in SSC.
Bear in mind that these lyrics are by someone who is half way around the earth from Iligan, who has never been there ( yet ) . These lyrics are adapted from the song " Old Cape Cod " which was a hit for Patti Page in the 1950's and Jerry Vale came out with a version of it about 15 years later. If you are not familiar with the song I am sure any number of appropriate websites will enable you to listen to it so you can see how easily my lyrics about Iligan adapt to the music. These lyrics reflect some of the impressions I have of Iligan City from many of the pics, video and text I have read in websurfing Iligan City.

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If you're fond of beaches and salty air
Internet cafes here and there
you"re sure to fall in love with Iligan

If you like your veggies with a taste of beef
hop on a jeepney go to Jollibee
you're sure to fall in love with Iligan

Winding roads that seem to beckon you
waterfalls with beautiful lagoons
church bells chiming on a Sunday morn
remind you of a place where you were born

If you spend a weekend you'll want to stay
watching the moonlight on Iligan bay
you're sure to fall in love with Iligan

you're sure to fall in love
you're sure to fall in love in Iligan

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Hi :wave: @BobNewYorkUSA welcome to Iligan Community Thread here in SSC.

What happened to all these listing projects are all these being implemented?


Participatory Barangay development planning
Updating of city's revenue code
Formulation of information systems strategic plan
Local area network project
Development of computerized financial management system
Enhancement of TRACS
Development of computerized development control system
Enhancement of GIS
Enhancement of computerized asset register
CBD redevelopment study
Master planning of north business district
Study for redevelopment of blighted area

Listing Projecs (http://www.cdsea.org/e_marketplace/Governance.asp)


Maybe this is it.

Iligan City Comprehensive Master Development Plan Project - GEODATA, in partnership with Phil-Koei International Consultants, Inc., provided consulting services for the preparation of the City Master Development Plan based on a comprehensive city planning database built using GIS technology. GEODATA provided data conversion and spatial analysis services and supply/installation of ARCVIEW GIS. GEODATA provided a GIS-Enhanced MIS Plan for the City. Formal training courses on ARC/INFO and ARCVIEW were also conducted apart from the on-the-job training provided for data conversion using ARC/INFO and ARCVIEW. GEODATA deployed two sets of GIS facilities in Iligan City and had a GIS specialist stay on-site for five months for more effective technology transfer.

Geodata Projects (http://www.geodata.com.ph/company/projects.html)

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If you're fond of beaches and salty air
Internet cafes here and there
you"re sure to fall in love with Iligan

If you like your veggies with a taste of beef
hop on a jeepney go to Jollibee
you're sure to fall in love with Iligan

Winding roads that seem to beckon you
waterfalls with beautiful lagoons
church bells chiming on a Sunday morn
remind you of a place where you were born

If you spend a weekend you'll want to stay
watching the moonlight on Iligan bay
you're sure to fall in love with Iligan

you're sure to fall in love
you're sure to fall in love in Iligan

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Wonderful song!

Thanks for sharing it. :cheers:

Flash floods hit Iligan after experiencing 2 consecutive days of heavy downpour.
Some roads situated in low lying areas are no longer accessible.
Residents living near riverbanks were evacuated.
Classes have been suspended in all levels.
Situation in the hinterland barangays are even worse due to landslides.

Let's hope this rains won't continue until tomorrow. :(

PAG-ASA WEATHER FORECAST (http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/wxfcst.html)

At 2 AM today, an Active Low Pressure Area (LPA) was estimated at 30 kms east of Northern Mindanao (9.3°N 126.5°E).

Mayor Cruz declared the city under state of calamity...

The Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council) will have a session today giving authority for the mayor to use the city calamity fund.

Cancel ba ung mga flight?

For more than 48 hours now, Iligan continue to experience heavy downpour.

Cancel ba ung mga flight?

Flights were not cancelled. Delayed lang. Lahat daw ng flights bound for CDO nagdetour sa Cebu. Kararating lang daw ng plane from PAL. Wala pa daw ang Cebu Pacific.

Thanks for the update @g0RS. :)

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AccuWeather (http://www.accuweather.com/world-index-forecast.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&locCode=ASI|PH|RP052|ILIGAN&metric=1)

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:omg: Look at what happened sa baba ng bahay namin.

Flights were not cancelled. Delayed lang. Lahat daw ng flights bound for CDO nagdetour sa Cebu. Kararating lang daw ng plane from PAL. Wala pa daw ang Cebu Pacific.

Phil. Daily Inquirer lang meron dyaryo dumating....yung Philippine Star na dala ng Cebu Pacific delayed pa yata..

Floods swamp Iligan City; mayor suspends classes
11/19/2007 | 09:28 AM

ILIGAN CITY - Classes were suspended in this city as heavy rains continued to feed the floodwaters that rose Monday morning.

Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz declared the suspension of classes both pubic and private schools here.

The city proper was swamped by the floods which was also fed by the overflowing Tubod and Mandulog rivers, Mayor Cruz told GMA News in a phone interview.

The Iligan City Disaster Coordinating Council (ICDCC) will be convened today to initiate immediate actions in response to the flooding.

Armando Edroso, team leader of the disaster Coordinating Center said, they have been mobilizing since last night to monitor the situation in 44 barangays (villages), specially in the hinterlands.

Edroso said a huge mudflow had blocked portions of Barangay San Roque and that heavy equipment were sent to clear the area.

He also said that floodwaters have swamped the barangay Dalipuga highway enroute to Cagayan de Oro City.

2 missing?

No casualties have been officially reported in iligan City as of 8:50 a.m. but unconfirmed reports reaching the City hall communication center that two children were missing at sitio Malindawag in barangay Abuno which was swamped by flood and that the hinterland road was blocked by landslides.

The Tubod bridge, according to the same reports, has a crack and the Department of Public Works and Highways immediately closed it.

Vehicles from the western and eastern side of the city are being rerouted to pass the lone entrance and exit using Tambacan bridge. - GMANews.TV

Source (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/69198/Floods-swamp-Iligan-City-mayor-suspends-classes)

Finally sunlight! I hope it won't rain again today :cheers:

Where is the Philippines ? help !

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Where is the Philippines ? help !

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covered by the clouds....

^^Covered by thick clouds

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sniper's view.....

If you refresh that link every hr, updated yan na pics.. realtime.. we can use that link as reff

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covered by the clouds....

woooo....is that the first time to happend in iligan? thats gross...:uh:

The use of the City Calamity fund was approved by the Sangguniang Panglungsod (City Council) early today...

Finally sunlight! I hope it won't rain again today :cheers:

Around 2:00PM, lumabas ang haring araw pero sa mga oras na 'to, nagbabadya na naman ang malakas na ulan. :ohno:

Another Infrared Satellite Images

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AccuWeather (http://www.accuweather.com/world-satellite.asp?partner=accuweather&traveler=0&site=asia&type=IR&anim=1&large=1)

Around 2:00PM, lumabas ang haring araw pero sa mga oras na 'to, nagbabadya na naman ang malakas na ulan. :ohno:



Does rain still pour in Iligan at this hour?

^^ Di na. :)

Kanselado pala flight ngaun sa Lumbia according sa news.

May flight pa ako sa Wed. I hope di na umulan. :ohno:

Sunday, November 18, 2007
Belmonte to pass two bills in Congress


ILIGAN CITY: LANAO del norte 1st District Rep. Vicente “Varf” Belmonte has two pending bills in Congress: the separation of Iligan City into a lone district and a law penalizing teachers who refuses to admit students for failure to pay school contributions and or examinations payments

Belmonte, in an interview with DxIC, said it is his desire to Iligan City a lone district, a promise he has made to Iliganons ever since he ran as congressman last May.

If approved, Iligan will become a separate district, along with Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Kolambugan, Tubod and Baroy.

For his second bill, Belmonte said he is acting on behalf of the complaints from parents about abusive teachers to refusr to admit students for failure to pay contributions.

The congressman likewise belied reports he was suspended.

Reports have circulated that a status quo was issued by the Supreme Court and that his opponent, Gov. Imelda Dimaporo has secured a Temporary Restraining Order regarding his proclamation.

“I am proclaimed congressman and is already in the roster of Congress,” he said.

The Philippine Preview (http://mprobenews.blogspot.com/2007/11/belmonte-to-pass-two-bills-in-congress.html)

^^ Di na. :)

Kanselado pala flight ngaun sa Lumbia according sa news.

May flight pa ako sa Wed. I hope di na umulan. :ohno:

Yes. Kinansela na pala nila lahat ng flights. Most likely, di natuloy ang alis ng pinsan ko kanina.

^^ @g0Rs kelan daw magreresume?

Wala pa rin pasok in all levels private and public bukas.

^^ @g0Rs kelan daw magreresume?

No idea. Zero visibility daw sa Lumbia Airport

I beg to differ. The very reason why Iliganons, or many of them, have to go to CdO for malling/shopping was because there's NO mall in Iligan, while CdO has got 5 - SM, Robinsons, LKK, Gaisano and Ororama. And it's also by nature of malls that they do attract custmers from other places. Heck, even Cagayanons travel to Cebu for malling/shopping.


Well, Cagayanons love to shop at Cebu because of Ayala Mall. My parents are in Cebu and so are my other relatives. Whenever I visit them, I have time to shop at Ayala. But I think it would be in an expense cost and impractical for the majority aside of Cebu's distance from CDO. CDO's 5 malls, and other huge 4 malls to come in CDO few years from now are already enough . So only few. Perhaps the richer ones love to shop frequently at Ayala Center Cebu. :)

lets juz see, f whose prediction about the Iligan mall's fate will be fulfilled..

I believe that the more than 400,000 population in the city alone (excluding the residents in Lanao del Norte province) can sustain a bigger mall like this Gaisano Mall Iligan and other few malls to come in Iligan sooner or later. I'm glad to see also that Maranao mall enthusiasts from Lanao del Sur have no hard time to travel to CDO just to shop in a mall. ^^

3 dead, 500 displaced in Iligan floods--official


Agence France-Presse
Last updated 02:34pm (Mla time) 11/19/2007


ILIGAN CITY, Philippines -- Three people drowned and some 500 others were displaced after heavy rain unleashed floods across this southern Philippines city, officials said Monday.

The Tubod River and its tributaries overflowed their banks after three days of heavy rain, leaving parts of this city of 300,000 people under three feet (one meter) of water, said civil defense officer Armando Edrozo.

Three people drowned in the city's outskirts while a man was rescued at the pier after he was carried down the Tubod early Monday, he said.

He said floodwaters had displaced some 500 people and caused some cracks on a river bridge, forcing authorities to shut it down and stranding some 150 vehicles.

Source (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view_article.php?article_id=101800)

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The closure of Tubod Bridge brought Iligan traffic to standstill

How about the bridge going to Tambacan?

According to ICWS, the last recorded calamity here in the city was November 19, 1973. 34 years on the same day. Is this a mere coincidence?

Tambacan Bridge is the only bridge in service for vehicles entering and leaving downtown Iligan from and to the other side of Iligan River. Although late this afternoon, light vehicles were already allowed to pass through Tubod Bridge.
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I think it's just a coincidence.

guyz trust me i've been all through these evacuation centers covering the whole incident. some evacuation centers does not even have lights and to thnk naa mga babies amidst all the chaos and darkness.

its moments lyk these that i enjoy and regret my being a radio reporter..

guys if u have donations either financial, relief goods or anything i-dritso lang sa mga evacuation centers or better yet, i-diritso sa RMN-dxic iligan para ma-apod namo tanan..

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Kire403 @ Fotothing (http://www.fotothing.com/Kire403/photo/94fccd8b58ce94ee6fcfbe3e79316c5e/)

Enjoying the sunset in Iligan City, Philippines

as of 3pm today:

MAHAYAHAY (relocated @ ICNHS)
affected/relocated: 152 families
dependednts: 557
0-6 months:118
estimated damage: pHp2,057,000.000 (more or less)


PALA-O (relocated @ ICNHS)

affected/relocated: 59 families
dependednts: 146
0-6 months: 46
estimated damagepHp771,000.000 (more or less)

i've seen it all in tv kanina,grabeh pala ang damaged ng bagyo sa iligan...is the tubod bridge accessible already?

i've seen it all in tv kanina,grabeh pala ang damaged ng bagyo sa iligan...is the tubod bridge accessible already?


passable na pero one-way pa rin

my nephew is asking, kung may klase po ba bukas?:)

my nephew is asking, kung may klase po ba bukas?:)

definitely no class at all levels, private and public. gov't employees na affected sa baha are also excused from work. while discretion na sa mga private companies and establishments if they'll suspend work.

@djLeX : tnx for the info., ang bait mo....:)

ang sexy ng avatar nya ::nuts:

Sexy talaga si djLeX. Lambing pa ng boses. :)

Sexy talaga si djLeX. Lambing pa ng boses. :)

?....kau ha ng ka probz na nga dyan...past time pa din inaatupag nyu...:lol::lol::lol:
how i hope ok ramo dra...dili jud q maka too na gibaha ang iligan ct.....:ohno::ohno::ohno:

kai lau pud bya ng river sa centro.....uga na ba mga dalan...dugay2 napud jud q wala nakabalik iligan..since 2005 pa...i'm sure daghan nai bag o dra.....

^^Don't worry @BXU_AngelC. We're OK except for those who are affected with the recent flooding. Mostly ang mga affected naman are those residents living near the river kasi nga biglang nag-overflow dahil sa continuous downpour. Salamat naman at humupa na ang ulan.

hoist boyzzz! among-amongan nako nnu huh abi kay ako ray girlash ani nga thread...???!

ana mo???:lol::nuts:

btaw, boy proz glad 2 be of service. don't wori we'l still be feeding updates here...

any pictures of the flooded streets? how about tubod bridge?

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Iligan under state of calamity due to floods
Violeta M. Gloria/MindaNews
Monday, 19 November 2007

ILIGAN CITY (MindaNews/19 November) -- Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz has declared the city under a state of calamity following the flashfloods that dislaced 500 families and destroyed at least 20 houses and crops.

Cruz and the City Disaster Coordinating Council went around the affected areas Sunday night, rescuing families and children in the heavily flooded and impassable Mahayahay village.

Long-time residents said the last time the city experienced this kind of flooding was in the early 1970s.

The floodwaters along the city’s main road connecting Lanao and Iligan reached above waist level.

In barangay Tubod, the bridge could not be seen due to the overflow.

The flood also caused traffic, stalling cars and a bus whose passengers opted to disembark and walk through the flooded streets.

Elizabeth Fuentes, nursing her 5-month old baby in an evacuation center, recounted how the floodwaters reached the second floor o their house in Mahayahay.

“There are 68 families in Merila here who have left their homes and stayed in a Catholic chapels for temporary refuge. We are still waiting for food and relief goods. We need the government’s and non-government assistance,” said Inday Baredo, while showing a list of evacuees.

Evelyn Lomosad, a 35 year old resident of Santa Lucia in Mahayahay kept sobbing. “I have not yet seen my four children,” she said, adding, “ my neighbor said that my house was totally destroyed by flood.”

Lomosad was in the market selling goods and felt helpless that the highway in Tubod and Mahayahay was impassable Monday night.

“My 8 month old son who was left in our home with my three other children, has measles. I do not know where my husband is,” she cried.

Boy Edroso, head of the Disaster Coordinating Council of the city, said the flood devastated the villages of Mahayahay, part of Tubod, Tipanoy, part of Palao, Ubaldo Laya, Dalipuga, Luinab, Tambacan and Pugaan.

Residents of barangay Abuno also fled to safer grounds.

Edroso said that evacuees are temporarily sheltered in the auditorium of Iligan City National High School, in Catholic chapels, while others fled to their relatives’ homes.

“We have also rescued two young persons aged 18 and 20 years old who are still in a state of shock,” he said.

“The council has already met and we have discussed that we will focus on relief operations. We are also asking those kind-hearted associations who could help us provide clothing and food for our evacuees,” Edroso said.

He also added, “that as the city government has declared that we are in a state of calamity, we are supposed to fast track the disaster response.”

Edroso explained that the heavy rains were caused by a low pressure area in Northern Mindanao.

In Naawan and Manticao, Misamis Oriental, several houses and fishponds also suffered from the floods.

“The milkfish pond in MSU-Naawan School of fisheries overflowed,” one of the residents reported.

Civil society representatives have yet to meet to discuss disaster response. Some of their offices, too, were not spared.

Also flooded are five non-government offices in Mahayahay, including BirthDev Inc., an institution that focuses on relief and emotional recovery response in times of disaster.

As of press time, floodwaters were still rising as heavy rains continued to pour.(Violeta M. Gloria/MindaNews)

Source (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3311&Itemid=50)

Iligan, disaster bodies evacuate residents of flood-prone areas

Iligan City (19 November) -- Early this morning, City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz of Iligan has called up DepEd 10 Regional Office, Cagayan de Oro City, for the suspension of classes of the secondary and elementary level due to the continuous downpour of rain which affected the city's flood-prone areas. The city has experienced heavy rain since Saturday, November 17, 2007 until today.

While students/pupils are excused from their classes, principals and teachers are required to report to their respective schools to assist in the use of the school as evacuation centers for families affected by flood, according to Schools Division Superintendent Domingo V. Samson of DepEd Iligan. Also, principals assigned at the low-lying areas are on red alert.

The city mayor as chief executive has the prerogative to request for the suspension of classes from the high authority for the safety of the children, said Samson.

The Iligan City Disaster Coordinating Council (ICDCC), through Armando A. Edrozo, Civil Defense Deputized Coordinator, has reported the that affected 12 flood-prone barangays namely Tubod, Tambacan, Mahayahay, Palao, Del Carmen, Ubaldo Laya, Dalipuga, San Miguel, Barinaut, Hinaplanon, Luinab, and Tipanoy.

The Department of Public Works & Highways (DPWH) has advised that the Tubod Bridge be closed to motorists since last night because of the flood overflowing the bridge.

Families affected by the flood are now at the evacuation centers - barangay auditorium, schools auditorium, barangay chapel, with the City Social Welfare & Development (CSWD), PNRC and other groups assisting the needs of the evacuees. Number of families evacuated could not be determined yet as of this time, per ICDCC report. (PIA-Iligan)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p071119.htm&no=48)

Seven Day Forecast - Iligan City

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HAMweather (http://www.hamweather.net/cgi-bin/hw3/hw3.cgi?config=&forecast=zandh&pands=Iligan)

any pictures of the flooded streets? how about tubod bridge?

Here's a photo of Tubod Bridge yesterday morning

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Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Iligan City under state of calamity
By Richel V. Umel and Lino dela Cruz

ILIGAN CITY -- The City Government here declared a state of calamity after rains flooded the city's 44 barangays, displacing at least 500 families.

Iligan Mayor Lawrence Cruz said he coordinated with the Department of Education (DepEd) in ordering the suspension of classes in private and public schools here.

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A power outage and a cut in the city's water supply also affected several barangays.

A bridge in Tubod, Lanao del Norte was closed Monday due to several cracks.

Mayor Cruz said the City Council convened Monday afternoon and approved the release of five percent of the city's calamity fund.

He said President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was already informed of the calamity that affected Iligan City's 44 barangays.

Iligan City Waterworks System (ICWS) Manager Christine Orbe said a 16-inch pipe installed below Tubod bridge that supplies potable water to the city was cut off and would take one week to repair.

In the meantime, Orbe said two trucks of the ICWS will supply potable water to affected areas.

The Iligan Light and Power Co. are rushing repairs in Bara-as while the Maranaw Telephone Co.-Philippine Long Distance Telephone technical teams are repairing cables cut down by falling debris.

Assistance

Mayor Cruz directed the City Social Welfare and Development Office to provide assistance to 500 families in several evacuation centers.

He also thanked the City Government of Cagayan de Oro for donating truckloads of rice for the affected residents, which are scheduled to arrive Tuesday.

Cruz said the flooding at the city proper caused by rains the past two days caused the Tubod and Mandulog rivers to overflow and affect infrastructure.

The Iligan City Disaster Coordinating Council (ICDCC) said they are monitoring the situation of 44 barangays hard hit by the floods especially in the hinterlands.

Armando Edroso, one of the ICDCC team leaders, said mudflow blocked portions of Barangay San Roque, prompting them to use heavy equipment to clear the area.

Water also overflowed across Barangay Dalipuga at the national highway enroute to Cagayan de Oro City.

Missing

Two children were reported at the City Hall as missing. They were identified as Jeffrey Sistoso and Jason Fernandez.

Another two unidentified persons were found drifting along Iligan Bay. They were rescued and brought a nearby hospital.

As early as 7 a.m. Monday, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)-Northern Mindanao immediately closed the Tubod bridge due to cracks.

Vehicles including provincial buses coming from Iligan City's western and eastern side were asked to use the lone entrance and exits using the Tambacan bridge, thus causing massive congestion and stranding many passengers.

Elsewhere, the City Disaster Coordinating Council and Rescue 811 teams were dispatched in barangays swept by chest-deep waters like in Barangay Mahayahay.

Other barangays like Dalipuga, Tambacan, Bagong Silang, San Miguel, and Tubod also got plagued by knee-deep water.

A minor landslide caused a boulder to destroy the house of one Emie delos Santos, in sitio Tag-Ibo, Barangay Dalipuga. The occupants suffered bruises, according to de los Santos.

Rescue 111 teams meanwhile warned residents living along the coastlines and riverbanks to evacuate to the nearest evacuation centers or move to higher ground. (Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro/Sunnex)

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/net/2007/11/20/iligan.city.under.state.of.calamity.html)

Detailed Forecast for Iligan City

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WeatherBug (http://weather.weatherbug.com/Philippines/Iligan-City-weather/local-forecast/detailed-forecast.html?zcode=z6160)

^^ Mukhang aabot pa next week ang pag-ulan. :ohno:

Pinoy director from Iligan wins in the Middle East International Film Festival (MEIFF);)!

Pinoy director Kamil Roxas of Iligan wows MEIFF

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majhic's Site (http://majhic.multiply.com/video/item/21/Pinoy_director_from_Iligan_wins_in_the_Middle_East_International_Film_Festival_MEIFF)

Does rain still pour in Iligan at this hour?

Farirah, you can always check it out yourself via the cams at plaza, the traffic light, etc.

Is the city official website undergoing maintenance? Why can't I veiw it? :dunno:

Same with the live cameras. Can't view them too.

^^ I can view the Quezon-Roxas and City Hall cams except the City Plaza cam

This is a waking up call for Mayor Laurence Cruz! See how so underdevelped Iligan City is in terms of infrastructure? If Iligan has had the dike, the drainage system, a wider roads, etc... and plenty of those, none of these so-calld "calamity victims" would have happened. The reason why it became a "calimity" was because of the very poor infrastructure the city has.

So, he ordered of the release of the calamity fund, ha? How much was the fund? So Iligan has a budget for calamity but there's none for intrastructure development?

Mayor Cruz, come on! It's high time for you to be more serious with your job. Iligan is not getting any smaller. You of all the people there should know better. Improve Iligan. That's your MAIN job!

^^ Mayor Cruz's 2nd term priority projects kasi ang Circumferential Road 3, 15-yr. Water Development Project and Central Materials Recovery Facility.

I hope he can also address the needed infrastructure projects you've mentioned

HERE'S A COUPLE OF OUR NEWS ITEM AND UPDATE NA RIN. PARDON WID D WRITE-UP WRITTEN IN VISAYAN. WA NA KO TYM MAGTRANSLATE KAY DAGHAN PA I-APAS NA BALITA. ACTUALLY NAUNA PANG SKYSCRAPER PAGBALITA KAYSA KAHANGINAN...HEHEHEHE!:lol:

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gibana-banang mokabat sa Php4,532,340 ang mahimong danyos sa nahitabong pagbaha dala sa pagpanghasi ni tropical storm LANDO, dili pa lamang dugay dinhi sa dakbayan….//

base sa opisyal nga talaan nga gipagawas sa city social welfare and development office, moabot na sa 15 mil kapin kun kulang ka katawo ang apektado sa maong bagyo, diin dakong porsyento niini ang nagpabilin pa gihapon sa mga nagkadaiyang evacuation centers sa dakbayan…..//

onse ka baranggay ang apektado sa bagyo nga gilangkuban sa barangay ubaldo laya, pala-o, bagong silang, dalipuga, santiago, hinaplanon, tambacan, tipanoy, tubod, sta. Filomena ug mahayahay….///

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base usab sa opisyal nga talaan nga gipagawas sa city social welfare and development office sukad alas-9 sa buntag kagahapong adlawa, ang barangay ubaldo laya ang dunay pinakadaghang apektadong residente nga mokabat sa 485 ka pamilya…./

gisundan kini sa barangay barangay tubod nga dunay 316 ka apektadong pamilya, 302 ka pamilya sa tipanoy, 300 sa santiago, 271 sa pala-o ug 269 sa mahayahay….//

samtang sa hinaplanon dunay 250 ka pamilya ang apektado, gisundan gilayon kini sa tambacan nga dunay 95 ka apektadong pamilya, 86 sa bagong silang, 47 sa sta. Filomena ug 16 sa barangay dalipuaga ….//

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This is a waking up call for Mayor Laurence Cruz! See how so underdevelped Iligan City is in terms of infrastructure? If Iligan has had the dike, the drainage system, a wider roads, etc... and plenty of those, none of this so-calld "calamity victims" would have happened. The reason why it became a calimity was because of the very poor infrastructure of the city.

Ordered of the release of the calamity fund, ha? How much was the fund? So Iligan has a budget for calamity but none for intrastructure development? Mayor Cruz, come on! It's high time for you to be more serious with your job. Iligan is not getting any smaller. You of all the people there should know more. Improve Iligan. That's your MAIN job!

In a sense i do agree that the drainage system for iligan is quite not up to par taking into account that being in the southeast asian region we have pretty much a monsoon season. Although I would say that even first world countries. i.e. here in the uk.. flooding still does happen, during summer train lines were disrupted for 3 days because of floods. THere is no way you can eradicate floods, there will always be flood plains, there are hills and rivers around iligan which we cannot just detonate and get rid of the problem. I would say that the government should do a full assesment as to how flood runs through the city and do proper actions to it.

In the end its not about completely eliminating flash floods like these, because if that is so, there is only so much resources that we can allocate to such project. It has to be a balance between the capital and long term cost. I.e. is it better to build a complex drainage system or is it better to spend wisely on only the worst area hits and just get funds to compensate damages if things like these ever occur. Or just spend on what needs to be spent on drainage with as little amount as possible and use the money to do some other projects which would bring more long term benefit as floods like these dont happen that much anyway(i know its stupid, but for analogy)

And talking about wider roads, mayor cruz can only do so much regarding this... even london cant do anything about road widening since the infrastructure is already there that toppling these buildings can do more harm than good. What iligan can do now is make use of what space they have, plan the flow of traffic effectively, and make sure not to make the same mistakes over again. In the end whats taking up iligans road space is the unlimited number of jeepneys we have. I think the public transport is the one thing that need to be looked at... i.e. do we get double decker bus which can carry more loads of passenger in one go and freeing up congestion and making sure that these buses come at set intervals (i.e. every 10 minutes for a particular destination)

Plus im sure iligan doesnt get as much money as it would need to even undertake all these projects all at once. Hopefully each move the government does is attract investors and then that means more cash flow from tax, and that means more money to spend on infra structure.

Thanks for the news update @djLeX. I hope to see this kind of news updates in the Official Website of Iligan too.

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Thanks for the news update @djLeX. I hope to see this kind of news updates in the Official Website of Iligan too.

>probably 2morow sir A. wa pa ko kduty knock-out pud ko sa baha...:lol:

Saan ang location ng Chicken Ati-atihan Iligan Branch @iliganon_Boy?

Saan ang location ng Chicken Ati-atihan Iligan Branch @iliganon_Boy?


i dont know wer they put it, sa website nila iligan city
lng naka lagay, kahit sa radio hindi nila sinabi..

www.chickenatiatihan.com

tinamaan kami ng flashflood... just further behind sa ICC ang aming bahay kasi.. hanggang leeg ng ang tubig sa amin nung sunday ng gabi at morning ng monday... akala namin by early morning bumaba ang tubig... ayon, pagka morning tumaas again... ngayon nga lang ako na post dito dahil ngayon lang nag resume ang kuryente namin sa Mahayahay.. katatapos lang namin mag "Operation Hab-wa Lapuk" sa bahay...

ahaizz... mother nature unleash its fury... :ohno:

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This id GLobal Warming...:ohno:

tinamaan kami ng flashflood... just further behind sa ICC ang aming bahay kasi.. hanggang leeg ng ang tubig sa amin nung sunday ng gabi at morning ng monday... akala namin by early morning bumaba ang tubig... ayon, pagka morning tumaas again... ngayon nga lang ako na post dito dahil ngayon lang nag resume ang kuryente namin sa Mahayahay.. katatapos lang namin mag "Operation Hab-wa Lapuk" sa bahay...

ahaizz... mother nature unleash its fury... :ohno:

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WoW, Grabe jud diay ang flooding sa Iligan... We see some of the images in GMA Pinoy TV dinhi... but these pictures "hit close to home"...

I hope all will recover from the damage caused by the storm... and may this be a lesson to the politicians in power. "Nature does not follow man's plan, we must plan for the worst"

Di naman siguro sa downtown area ito guys? This terrible... what mitigating measures are done to prevent this from ever happening again. Is this situation recurrent?

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This is a waking up call for Mayor Laurence Cruz! See how so underdevelped Iligan City is in terms of infrastructure? If Iligan has had the dike, the drainage system, a wider roads, etc... and plenty of those, none of these so-calld "calamity victims" would have happened. The reason why it became a "calimity" was because of the very poor infrastructure the city has.

So, he ordered of the release of the calamity fund, ha? How much was the fund? So Iligan has a budget for calamity but there's none for intrastructure development?

Mayor Cruz, come on! It's high time for you to be more serious with your job. Iligan is not getting any smaller. You of all the people there should know better. Improve Iligan. That's your MAIN job!

i think,it's not only iligan city,who has a very poor infrastructure in terms of drainage systems,it's one of the main problem of every city in the philippines..to build a dike,drainage system and wider roads are so easy to say,but very hard to do...:ohno:

Di naman siguro sa downtown area ito guys? This terrible... what mitigating measures are done to prevent this from ever happening again. Is this situation recurrent?

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You're right. Hindi naman binaha ang downtown area. Yong mga lugar lang na malapit sa Mandulog at Tubod River ang binaha dahil sa pag-apaw ng mga ito. Merong iilang mga barangays na binaha pero hindi gaanong malala tulad ng sa mga posted pics.

grabe ang lalim ng baha!

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PCI Bank => Equitable PCI => BDO

Arroyo arriving early to comfort 'Lando' victims
11/21/2007 | 03:05 PM

(Updated 4:53 p.m.) President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is arriving Wednesday night from Singapore, a day earlier than scheduled to attend to families affected by tropical storm "Lando," as well as to oversee preparations in anticipation of tropical storm "Mina" becoming a super typhoon.

President Arroyo flew to Singapore on Sunday to attend the 13th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit.

Radio dzMM reported that Mrs Arroyo was originally scheduled to fly back to the Philippines on Thursday but decided to return earlier.

The President is expected to arrive at 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal.

An airport official said that soon as the other passengers have disembarked from the commercial plane, the President's party would then proceed to Davao City on board the same plane.

The President would stay overnight in Davao City and would visit calamity areas in Cagayan de Oro City, Surigao City and Iligan City the following day.

Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita said Mrs Arroyo cut short her trip because she was concerned about the additional damage that tropical storm "Mina" would wreak on the country, which is already affected by "Lando."

Anthony Golez, deputy director of the Office of Civil Defense and deputy presidential spokesman, said Mrs Arroyo has ordered the evacuation of thousands of people in the Bicol region.

Golez said the President was worried about possible landslides and flashfloods, like what happened last year where more than 1,000 people were killed. He said President Arroyo’s marching order was to "bring people out of harm’s way."

"All these are precautionary measures of the President because she hates to see when she returns any untoward incident because of the typhoon," Golez said.

As of posting time, classes in public and private schools have been suspended in Albay province where tropical storm Mina is forecast to landfall on Saturday. Chief government forecaster Nathaniel Cruz said Mina could become a "super typhoon" with winds of more than 220 kph.

"With two days in the open sea, it has a big potential to become a very strong typhoon," Cruz said.

By cutting short her trip in Singapore, President Arroyo would be missing the signing of the outcome documents of the Third East Asia Summit (Singapore Declaration on Climate Change, Energy and the Environment), the viewing of an exhibition hosted by Singaporean Prime
Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and the dinner that would be hosted by Singaporean President S.R. Nathan.

On Thursday, Mrs Arroyo was supposed to attend the Asean-European Union Commemorative Summit and the lunch Hosted by Prime Minister Lee. - with a report from Mark Merueñas, GMANews.TV

Source (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/69564/Arroyo-arriving-early-to-comfort-Lando-victims)

This is a waking up call for Mayor Laurence Cruz! See how so underdevelped Iligan City is in terms of infrastructure? If Iligan has had the dike, the drainage system, a wider roads, etc... and plenty of those, none of these so-calld "calamity victims" would have happened. The reason why it became a "calimity" was because of the very poor infrastructure the city has.

So, he ordered of the release of the calamity fund, ha? How much was the fund? So Iligan has a budget for calamity but there's none for intrastructure development?

Mayor Cruz, come on! It's high time for you to be more serious with your job. Iligan is not getting any smaller. You of all the people there should know better. Improve Iligan. That's your MAIN job!

I guess it's not the right time to bicker anyone in the middle of disaster.

damyos sa mga kabtangan tungod sa flash flood sa iligan, gibana-banang miabot na sa 35 milyones pesos

Gibana-banang miabot na ngadto sa 35 milyones pesos, kapin kun kulang, ang balor sa mga kabtangan nga nada-ut tungod sa nahitabong flash flood dinhi sa dakbayan niadtong nakalabay’ng mga adlaw’ng Dominggo ug Lunes….//

Subay kini sa gipagawas nga bag-ong talaan sa City Social Welfare and Development Office kun CSWD kagahapong adlawa, pinirmahan sa hepe niini nga si Ms. Grace Joy Saquilabon…//

Gipaklaro sa CSWD Officer nga naglangkob lamang kini sa kantidad sa mga panimalay ug kabtangan sa 3,543 ka mga pamilya kinsa nakumpirmang nahi-agum sa katalagman dili pa lamang dugay. Sumala pa niya, ilang nakuha ang maong kasayuran atol sa gihimong intake sa iyang mga personahe sulod sa mga evacuation centers ug mismo sa mga dapit nga naapektuhan…///

Dugang gitataw ni Saquilabon nga wala na nila giapil niini ang kadaut sa mga kahayupan o kaumahan, kadalanan ug ubang imprastraktura sanglit aduna ma’y bulag nga computation ang ubang ahensiya sama sa City Agriculture Office, City Engineers Office, DPWH-District Office ug uban pa…//


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dako ang posibilidad nga mahulog sa landslide ang zone saturn suarez, gumikan sa namatikdang pagliki sa yuta sa nasampit nga dapit…..//

sa gihimong pag-inspeksyon sa mines and geosciences bureau sa dept. of environment and natural resources (DENR) niadtong bulan sa hunyo sa nakalabayng pang tuig, dunay higher landslide susceptibility kun posibleng mag-landslide ang yuta sa maong dapit sanglit duna nama’y mga pagliki ug paglihok sa yuta sukad pa kaniadto…..//

gaymay’ng pagliki pa lamang ang namatikdan niadtong nakalabayng tuig apan gumikan usab sa sunod-sunod nga pag-ulan ug baha sa dakbayan ning bag-o pa lang, nadungan pa ang mga pagliki sa yuta sa maong dapit….///

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as of 6am today, 27 families lang out of 300 ang mi-evacuate sa area. affected families are now relocated @ north-east 1 elem school from camp pintoy due to lack of basic facilities like bathroomsm, etc.

nag padayon pa japon ang ulan sa iligan karon?

^^As of this morning, no rain yet. The sun is shining brightly. Di natin alam in the afternoon. Baka bigla na namang umulan.

sa CDO madilim na naman..

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PCI Bank => Equitable PCI => BDO

YEP! Binili kasi ng BDO ang Equitable PCI bank

GMA visits Illigan; releases P6 million for flood victims
Thursday, November 22, 2007 03:07 PM

ILIGAN CITY - President Arroyo arrived in Illigan City this morning to personally see the flood affected areas. She released some P 6 million for the victims and distributed some food packs at an evacuation center.

From Cagayan de Oro city, she flew to this city and was met by Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz who briefed the President on the extent of damage and ongoing relief operations for almost 4,000 victims in worst-hit barangays.

Mrs. Arroyo lauded the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) the regional and local disaster councils, the Philippine Army and Philippine National Police and the local government units for their rescue and relief efforts.
- Lino dela Cruz

Source (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local News&p=54&type=2&sec=2&aid=2007112215)

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Arroyo assures repairs, weather station
By Richel V. Umel
Lanao Correspondent


ILIGAN CITY -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo assured support for the repair of the damages wrought by typhoon Lando in the city.

During a meeting with local officials here, President Arroyo said the latest typhoon is the worst to hit Iligan City since the last flashflood on November 19, 1973.

In light of this, the President said P15 million will be released for the reconstruction of the old Tubod bridge that cracked at the height of the flashflood.

She also committed to support the dredging of the shallow Iligan Rand Mandulog rivers. The project is aimed to help control floods.

Earlier, local officials voiced concern that the silted rivers of Tubod and Mandulog rivers can easily overflow and trigger new flashfloods especially during heavy downpours in the hinterlands.

Arroyo directed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to install a Doppler radar station in Central Mindanao to monitor and provide accurate weather advisories.

For his part, Lanao del Norte Governor Mohammad Khalid Dimaporo also announced the reforestation and protection of watersheds of Maranding River in Lala town and Liangan Ricver.

Dimaporo also called on the Iligan City government to invest in reforestation projects in the Tagolo-an area near the boundary of Iligan City, which Mayor Cruz voiced support to.

More... (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/11/23/news/arroyo.assures.repairs.weather.station.html)

YEP! Binili kasi ng BDO ang Equitable PCI bank

Lalong lumalaki ang BDO. :)

Families evacuated as cracks in ground appear

Thursday, November 22, 2007 10:13 PM

Iligan City – Some 350 families in Barangay Suarez here were evacuated by authorities when cracks in the ground appeared following at least three days of continuous rains.

Disaster Coordinating team leader Armando Edrozo said calls were received Wednesday afternoon from residents of hillside Zone Saturn in Barangay Suarez this city, informing the office about cracks appearing on the ground.

The Disaster Coordinating team inspected the site and found that there was at least an estimated kilometer long segments of cracked ground in the said area.


Source (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local%20News&p=54&type=2&sec=2&aid=2007112239)

^^

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W E L C O M E


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Industrial City of the South



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City of Majestic Waterfalls



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Guys, since we're just a few posts away to complete this thread, I have now opened Thread 15. :)

My favorite lechon manok! If I see the sign or walk by I can't resist!:drool:



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sabi ng kilala ko na nakatira duon sa suarez...the area will be flattened daw.

Ok. Let's try to finish this thread so we can move to Thread 15 .... Few more posts to go. :banana:

Families evacuated as cracks in ground appear

Thursday, November 22, 2007 10:13 PM

Iligan City – Some 350 families in Barangay Suarez here were evacuated by authorities when cracks in the ground appeared following at least three days of continuous rains.

Disaster Coordinating team leader Armando Edrozo said calls were received Wednesday afternoon from residents of hillside Zone Saturn in Barangay Suarez this city, informing the office about cracks appearing on the ground.

The Disaster Coordinating team inspected the site and found that there was at least an estimated kilometer long segments of cracked ground in the said area.


Source (http://www.philstar.com/index.php?Local%20News&p=54&type=2&sec=2&aid=2007112239)

Mabuti naman nag evacuate na ng maaga ang mga residents living there.

Guys, since we're just a few posts away to complete this thread, I have now opened Thread 15. :)

Ok. Let's try to finish this thread so we can move to Thread 15 .... Few more posts to go. :banana:

Salamat @Alingatong for starting a new thread.

Yeah malapit na :)

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SHIPPING GUIDE
(Destinations, Schedules, Vessels)
as of November 2007

SuperFerry

Manila - Iligan/ Mon/ 7:45PM/ Our Lady of Medjugorje
Manila- Iligan/ Wed/ 11:45PM/ SuperFerry 5 or 19

Iligan - Manila/ Wed/ 7:15PM/ Our Lady of Medjugorje
Iligan - Manila/ Fri/ 1:15PM/ SuperFerry 5 or 19

Bacolod - Iligan/ Thu/ 11:45AM/ SuperFerry 5 or 19
Iligan - Bacolod/ Fri/ 1:45 PM/ SuperFerry 5 or 19

Negros Navigation

Manila - Iligan/ Sun/ 2:30PM/ San Paolo
Manila - Iligan/ Mon/ 12:00NN/ St. Joseph the Worker

Iligan - Manila/ Tue/ 9:00AM/ San Paolo
Iligan - Manila/ Wed/ 9:00PM/ St. Joseph the Worker

Iloilo - Iligan/ Mon/ 5:00 PM/ San Paolo
Iligan - Iloilo/ Tue/ 9:00 PM/ St. Joseph the Worker

Iligan - Bacolod/ Wed/ 9:00 PM/ St. Joseph the Worker

Iligan - Dipolog/ Tue/ 9:00 AM/ Sao Paolo

Cebu Ferries

Cebu - Iligan (via CDO)/ Sat/ 8:00PM/ Our Lady of the Rule
Iligan - Cebu (direct)/ Sun/ 8:00PM/ Our Lady of the Rule

Carlos A. Gothong Lines, Inc.

Cebu - Iligan/ Sun/ 7:00PM/ Ozamis Bay 1
Iligan - Cebu (via Oza)/ Mon/ 4:00PM/ Ozamis Bay 1

Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Inc.

Cebu - Iligan/ MonWedSat/ 7:00PM/ MV Filipinas Dinagat
Iligan - Cebu/ TueThuSun/ 7:00PM/ MV Filipinas Dinagat

Sulpicio Lines

Cebu - Iligan/ Sat/ 9:00PM/ Dipolog Princess
Iligan - Cebu/ Fri/ 9:00PM/ Dipolog Princess

*Schedules are subject to change without prior notice

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^^

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Photos courtesy of Rene Pernia, official photographer of the City Tourism Office, this city.

Bihira lang ito mangyari seeing the three of them together.

President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz
Rep. Varf Belmonte

One more post to go and goodbye thread 14. :)

Goodbye Thread 14

Hello Thread 15


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=550152

^^ The concreting of the road isn't done yet? I thought they're going to make Iligan Aqua Peak into an ecopark?

^^ The concreting of the road isn't done yet? I thought they're going to make Iligan Aqua Peak into an ecopark?

I guess they're busy prioritizing other projects at the moment

See you there folks !

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=550152

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Why is the City of Iligan a viable business location?

The answer is simple – abundant source of cheap power and water; solid industrial base; availability of suitable sites for deep harbor; virtually typhoon and earthquake free; accessible by land transport and sea transport; established local investment incentives package; relatively young, trainable and english-speaking human resource; vast pool of engineers, technicians and managers

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Iligan City Basic Facts

Quick Facts

Location (Northern Mindanao, Region 10) 795 kms. South of Manila
Land Area 813.37 sq. kms. (81,337 hectares)
Political Status Local Government Unit - Chartered City
Population
Population Density 298,000 (2005 est.)
3.5 persons per sq. km.
Literacy Rate 95.4%

Educational Institutions

Educational Institutions 270
Pre-School 71 (15 public, 56 private)
Elementary Schools 142 (93 public, 46 private)
Secondary Schools 42 (22 public, 20 private)
Technical/Vocational 8 (1 public, 7 private)
Tertiary 7 (1 public, 6 private)

Economic Info

Employment Rate 82.8%

Major Banking Institution

Major Banking Institution 22
Government-owned 4
Private 4

Domestic Trade

Total No. of Registered Business Establishments 7,178 (2006)
Total Capitalization 20.0 Billion Pesos
Major Industries 16

Foreign Trade

Total Value of Exports 10.0 Billion Pesos
Major Markets Korea, Hong Kong, Netherlands, USA, China, Malaysia, Vietnam
Major Export Products Crude, Coco-Oil/Pellets, Cement, Steel products
Value of Imports 4.0 Billion Pesos
Major Import Industrial Salt, Wheat, LPG, Coal

www.iliganinvest.com

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Thanks for the udpates @jcbroken :)

Napansin ko lang. Parang dumadami yata ang mga residente ng Brgy. Luinab. Me mga bahay na ngang nakatayo sa mga hilly areas. This only shows that the population of Iligan is growing fast. :)

^^ Wala pa ba ang result ng national census? If I remember it right ..last august pa yun.

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Mahayahay area

^^If ako lang ang masusunod...I will demolish some of the buildings situated there to give way for the widening of the highway.

Pero alam natin pareho na imposible yan sa ngayon. Hindi ata priority ng gobyerno natin yang mga project na ganyan. Kung meron man, sana unahin na nilang i-aspalto yong major thoroughfares natin. Luma na halos at ang dami ng mga lubak. Kahit nga yong daang papuntang City Hall di naayos considering na nandoon yong seat ng government.

^^ Sa bagay you have a point there.

I think it's high time for the city government to get the Php2 billion realty tax ng Global Steel na hindi pa nababayaran.

Bat kaya di nila masingil-singil yon. Habang tumatagal, lalong lumalaki at nakakatakot na baka di na mababayaran.

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Celadon

Bat kaya di nila masingil-singil yon. Habang tumatagal, lalong lumalaki at nakakatakot na baka di na mababayaran.

Ewan ko nga eh. Makakatulong talaga yung realty tax na utang nila to construct more infrastructure projects.

Nakapagtataka nga. Anyway, in fairness naman with our local government, ginawa naman siguro nila ang dapat gawin lalo na ng City Treasurer's Office. Task nila yon eh. Let's just leave it to them na lang.

By the way, me problema ata ang siyudad natin ngayon. Kulang daw ang cash back-up. Di ko masyadong naintindihan kung anong ibig sabihin non at bat nagkaganon pero parang di magandang pakinggan.

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Christmas is in the air.

Merry Christmas to everyone.

Nakapagtataka nga. Anyway, in fairness naman with our local government, ginawa naman siguro nila ang dapat gawin lalo na ng City Treasurer's Office. Task nila yon eh. Let's just leave it to them na lang.

By the way, me problema ata ang siyudad natin ngayon. Kulang daw ang cash back-up. Di ko masyadong naintindihan kung anong ibig sabihin non at bat nagkaganon pero parang di magandang pakinggan.

di ko rin alam ibig sabihin nyan. :ohno:

Itanong nga natin sa mga expert ng siyudad o di kaya'y sa Finance Committee ng gobyerno natin. By the way, sino nga ba ang chairman ng Finance Committee ng admin? Palagay ko may nakahandang sagot sila tungkol dito. :)

congrats t15 na tayo

congratz to this great source of information on iligan for reaching thread 15...
its been some time since i last posted anything but well here goes:
i saw what happened on TV Patrol world's simulcast here on TFC, and well i also read of it in the news. but i'd like to comment on the infrastructure for drainage.
yes it is true that generally places do flood up in some areas in iligan even in light rain storms, and that is something to be fixed... but generally, if people build out in flood plains, no matter the infrastructure put into place to protect people, its really gonna flood.
its called a flood plain and its where water is sure to drain out in times of heavy rains. so i would suggest in investing in an evacuation plan and education to prepare people for the worse coz really, the future is inevitable.
but i'd also like to suggest on the aquisition of doppler radars to better predict the weather and provide accurate, up to the minute forcasts. then if it is deemed that danger is imminent, then the city could then alarm the people. perhaps if the city could do alarm methods such as reverse calls which an automated voice would call the homephones to warn of flash flood warnings. or even by flashing warning signals in the tv and radios.
anyways, that's how things are done here in the US wherein flash flood watches are issued if low-lying areas are in a threat for heavy downbursts of rain and then flash flood warnings when a flash flood is occuring.
well in a general remark, cities are remarkably prone to flooding and that is due to the fact that its made of concrete.

Update:

PPA PORT SYSTEM
PMO ILIGAN
April-June 2007 (http://www.ppa.com.ph/)

SUMMARY SHIPPING STATISTICS

Total - 3,637
Domestic - 3,596
Foreign - 41

SUMMARY CARGO STATISTICS

Grand Total - 752,274

Domestic
Total - 425,658
Inward - 196,192
Outward - 229,466

Foreign
Total - 326,616
Inward - 216,629
Outward - 109,987

SUMMARY PASSENGER STATISTICS

Total - 661,432
Disembarked - 331,013
Embarked - 330,419

SUMMARY T.E.U. STATISTICS

Grand Total - 4,548

Domestic
Total - 4,548
Inward - 2,285
Outward - 2,263

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Urban Part of Iligan
(Less than 10% of the total land area)

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Maria Cristina Falls
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Maria Cristina Falls is Iligan’s greatest heritage and one of the Philippines’ popular landmarks. It is considered as the most splendid among the 23 waterfalls which are found in the “City Of Majestic Waterfalls” – Iligan City. It towers at 320 feet high and 9.3 kilometers away southwest from the city proper. Its waters flow through the Agus channel and come from Lake Lanao located in Marawi City. Although 90% of the waters are used to power the hydroelectric plant, the cascades still look majestic.


Maria Cristina Falls contributed much in Iligan’s progress since aside from being a popular tourist attraction, it invites local and foreign tourists that add income to city's coffer. Maria Cristina Falls is also utilized as a hydroelectric power generating plant that supplies 80 percent of the total energy requirement of the Mindanao region. It made the city’s urbanization rushed upon the establishment of the plant in 1952. Countless industries were built and more people came to settle making Iligan’s economy elevate much. Thus due to this, Maria Cristina Falls is also tagged as the “Mother of Industry” and “Fountainhead of Progress”.

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

Pano kaya sya nakalapit sa maria cristina falls?

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Name:
Hindang Cave Complex

Physical features:
A cave complex with 6-8 caves, with big entrances and beautifully formed stalactites & stalagmites inside the chambers

Location:
Brgy. Hindang, Iligan City

Distance:
31km from city/PUJ, 1 hour trek on foot from drop off point

Terrain:
Rough road, open & rocky mountain slope area with trees, cogon grass and other vegetation

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^^ Ganda pala ng Hindang Caves. I've never been there.

Ang ganda nga. I thought maliit lang na cave ang sa Hindang, pero ng makita ko ang mga pics ang laki pala ng complex. Maliit lang yong entrance pero parang cathedral daw ang loob sabi ng mga nakapunta na. :)


Don't you know that Iligan has more than 15 caves? Halos lahat nasa mountainous area.

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Ang ganda nga. I thought maliit lang na cave ang sa Hindang, pero ng makita ko ang mga pics ang laki pala ng complex. Maliit lang yong entrance pero parang cathedral daw ang loob sabi ng mga nakapunta na. :)


Don't you know that Iligan has more than 15 caves? Halos lahat nasa mountainous area.

Parang cathedral? That's huge. Is the cave complex near Hindang Falls?

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I posted the list of caves in the previous threads. Not sure if it was complete though.

Waaaaaaaaahhhh gusto ko talaga mag whitewater rafting!!!

I'm sure, pag natapos na ang NPC Nature's Park, no need for us to go to CDO just to experience the excitement of whitewater rafting. :)

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The best turones de langka -only at Big Ben

Nakapagtataka nga. Anyway, in fairness naman with our local government, ginawa naman siguro nila ang dapat gawin lalo na ng City Treasurer's Office. Task nila yon eh. Let's just leave it to them na lang.

By the way, me problema ata ang siyudad natin ngayon. Kulang daw ang cash back-up. Di ko masyadong naintindihan kung anong ibig sabihin non at bat nagkaganon pero parang di magandang pakinggan.


>>as what i understood from mrs. louella maybituin in an interview wala pa na-meet sa city ang targeted collection this year kay daghan pa mga deliquent companies ang wala pa nakabayad sa ilang taxes.

anyways, the year isn't over yet. we'r still on the last quarter and as far as i know (and hope), makabawi pa ang city by december in time sa deadline sa tingbayad sa real property taxes and other collection sources/

^^thanks for that @djLeX. I just hope na macollect na nila ang dapat ma-collect na mga buwis. :)

Napagawi ako sa may plaza early this evening. Ang daming tao. May malaking Christmas Tree sa gitna. Damang-dama na talaga ang Pasko. :cheers:

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Taken early this evening. :lol:

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^^ Maginificent photos @Alingatong. Lalong gumaganda mga shots mo. Are you still using the same camera?

Thanks @gORs. Yes, same good old cam of mine. :)

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Iligan City Hall

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Taken early this evening. :lol:

nice shot!!!! gud pm....

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Iligan City by night

nice shot!!!! gud pm....

Many thanks @k2lu. Gud PM too. Happy fiesta nga pala sa inyo dyan sa Tagum. :cheers:

It would have been nice to see a hotel overlooking the city. Ganda kasi ng view. IMHO the city hall should've been placed near the people.

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Legislative Building

It would have been nice to see a hotel overlooking the city. Ganda kasi ng view. IMHO the city hall should've been placed near the people.

I really love the view, day or night. Sana lagyan ng magandang viewing deck yong harap ng City Hall. Marami kasing pumupunta doon specially during night time just to view Iligan by night.

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My favorite. I really love these shots. Look like nightshots of a European or American city. :cheers:

^^ Parang Autumn. Dapat Winter Season na :lol:

wow sir A., your camera works very good even during the night... and nice shots btw..pwede na pang post card.:cheers:

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Chicken Ati-Atihan - January 28, 2008
Iligan City

Chicken Ati-Atihan (http://www.chickenatiatihan.com/opening_soon.html)

PGMA welcomes TKC Steel listing
Friday, November 23 2007 @ 07:17 PM UTC


Business
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on Friday led the ringing of the bell to signal the start of trading at the Philippine Stocks Exchange (PSE) in Makati City.

She also welcomed the listing in the market of the TKC Steel Corporation, first integrated steel manufacturing company to be listed in the local bourse.

Some 235 million shares at P9.68 per share were traded in the initial public offering of TKC shares, raising P2 billion for the company and pushing TKC's market capitalization to P1.9 billion.

TKC Steel chairman Ben Tiu thanked the President for her tireless efforts to provide "the right environment" for business enterprises including his company to grow.

"More than that, she has given the steel industry the due recognition it deserves as a vital element of her administration's development program, which incidentally was an ideal shared by her own father, President Diosdado Macapagal," he said.

Tiu said they plan to build a blast furnace, the first in the country, in Iligan City that would bolster the country's reputation as a producer-exporter of quality steel.

TKC will be the first steel company to use locally mined iron ore, thereby creating more jobs especially for residents of Lanao del Norte.

The blast furnace will double the production capacity of TKC's billet-making subsidiary, Treasure Steelworks, from 300,000 to 600,000 metric tons a year.

Balita Organization, Inc (http://biz.balita.ph/html/article.php?story=20071123191752038)

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Chicken Ati-Atihan - January 28, 2008
Iligan City

Chicken Ati-Atihan (http://www.chickenatiatihan.com/opening_soon.html)


They moved the opening from November 2007 to January 28, 2008. Do you know the exact location @tough?

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Monday, November 26, 2007
Aid for Iligan folks assured
By Richel V. Umel
Lanao correspondent

ILIGAN CITY---President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo assured residents here over the weekend that the national government would help in the city's economic recovery amid the recent onslaught of "Typhoon Lando."

The President made the assurance after arriving from her trip to Singapore for the Asian Summit.

She said around US $P1.6 billion in investments were made by Global Steel for the Iligan steel plant.

A strike by more than 5,000 employees was averted when
Global Steel management managed to obtain a so-called assumption order from the Department of Labor and Employment (Dole).

The employees claimed that Global Steel management failed to meet the conditions under their Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).

With the new investment, President Arroyo said she is confident of a socio-economic recovery of Iligan City dubbed as the industrial hub of the south.

Arroyo also said the New Zealand government will provide assistance in the form of environment greening initiatives.

The President claimed Iligan City as her second hometown where she reportedly spent her younger years at Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral home in Sitio Timoga, Buruu-n.

Previously, Arroyo said P15 million will be released for the reconstruction of the old Tubod bridge that cracked at the height of the flashflood.

She also committed to support the dredging of the shallow Iligan Rand Mandulog rivers to include the completion of the pending flood control project in coordination with funds allotted from the city and Lanao del Norte's congressional districts.

Arroyo also directed the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to install a Doppler radar station in Central Mindanao to monitor and provide accurate weather advisories.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2007/11/26/news/aid.for.iligan.folks.assured.html)

MAYOR CRUZ MISUPAK SA PLANONG PAGPALAPAD SA LUMBIA AIRPORT

Gisupak ni Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ang gidusong proposal sa kagamhanan sa Cagayan de Oro City atol sa labing ulahing Regional Development Council niadtong miaging semana kalabot sa dugang pagpalapad sa Lumbia Airport didto sa ilang dapit…../

Katarungan ni Mayor Cruz nga kung mahitabo kini, hayan dili na mapursigi pa ang nasudnong kagamhanan nga tibawason ang Laguindingan International Airport sanglit unod man sa naasoy’ng proposal ang pagbutang og pasilidad sa maong airport susama sa usa ka international airport….//

Girekomendar sa Mayor sa Iligan nga angayang tutokan na lamang ang pagtibawas sa Laguindingan Airport nga dili lamang pabor sa Cagayan de Oro apan lakip usab sa Iligan….//

Nagtoo siya nga hatagan kini og konsiderasyon sa silingang dakbayan gumikan kay aduna man usab kini’y dakong pagpakabana sa atong siyudad nga giisip nilang igsoong dakbayan..//

- CITY INFORMATION OFFICE

MAYOR CRUZ MISUPAK SA PLANONG PAGPALAPAD SA LUMBIA AIRPORT

Gisupak ni Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ang gidusong proposal sa kagamhanan sa Cagayan de Oro City atol sa labing ulahing Regional Development Council niadtong miaging semana kalabot sa dugang pagpalapad sa Lumbia Airport didto sa ilang dapit…../

Katarungan ni Mayor Cruz nga kung mahitabo kini, hayan dili na mapursigi pa ang nasudnong kagamhanan nga tibawason ang Laguindingan International Airport sanglit unod man sa naasoy’ng proposal ang pagbutang og pasilidad sa maong airport susama sa usa ka international airport….//

Girekomendar sa Mayor sa Iligan nga angayang tutokan na lamang ang pagtibawas sa Laguindingan Airport nga dili lamang pabor sa Cagayan de Oro apan lakip usab sa Iligan….//

Nagtoo siya nga hatagan kini og konsiderasyon sa silingang dakbayan gumikan kay aduna man usab kini’y dakong pagpakabana sa atong siyudad nga giisip nilang igsoong dakbayan..//

- CITY INFORMATION OFFICE

Ulol talaga yang taong yan. ba't ba siya pa ang naging mayor ng Iligan!!! :ohno:
Pardon may language pero I have no other better word to describe that man other than that -- ulol.

In fairness, with laguindingan airport operational Iligan for would have a share of its economic benefits, siguro this is what the mayor is seeing.

In fairness, with laguindingan airport operational Iligan for would have a share of its economic benefits, siguro this is what the mayor is seeing.
Yeah, I know where the mayor is trying to lead the issue to, but in fairness too to the people of iligan, i'd like to ask him this: what is the certainty of an international airport to really rise in northern mindanao? I must admit having an international airport is a very good idea, if it pushes through, but let's be perfectly honest here. WHEN will that airport be constructed? I'm not even asking when will that airport be operational... Now, if Cruz was really thinking, he should have accepted the offer. It was the best offer at stand for him at the moment and possibly for his whole administrative time. He has been very palpak since day one. Iligan did not really grow under his administation, just like it did not under his predecessors. But his predecessors are not the issue here and it's just rightful to criticize him b/coz he's the one occupying the seat now and his palpak are so glaring for someone not to notice...

Ok thanks for your insights bro... well taken.:cheers:

^^ Even from down here i'm one of those who are optimistic of the airport's realization...:):)

They moved the opening from November 2007 to January 28, 2008. Do you know the exact location @tough?


Sorry, I also don’t know @g0Rs :ohno:

Yeah, I know where the mayor is trying to lead the issue to, but in fairness too to the people of iligan, i'd like to ask him this: what is the certainty of an international airport to really rise in northern mindanao? I must admit having an international airport is a very good idea, if it pushes through, but let's be perfectly honest here. WHEN will that airport be constructed? I'm not even asking when will that airport be operational... Now, if Cruz was really thinking, he should have accepted the offer. It was the best offer at stand for him at the moment and possibly for his whole administrative time. He has been very palpak since day one. Iligan did not really grow under his administation, just like it did not under his predecessors. But his predecessors are not the issue here and it's just rightful to criticize him b/coz he's the one occupying the seat now and his palpak are so glaring for someone not to notice...


Don't worry @Tor construction of the airport (Laguindingan Airport) will start early next year as the critical issues surrounding the multi-billion peso project have already been resolved. :)


Sunday, November 25, 2007
Laguindingan Airport
Construction in early 2008

By Butch D. Enerio


The actual construction of the Laguindingan International Airport in Misamis Oriental will finally start early next year as the critical issues surrounding the multi-billion peso project have already been resolved.

Gov. Oscar Moreno, in a press conference here together with the officials of the Department of Transportation and Communication (DOTC) and the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), said that the P7.8 billion airport, one of the flagship projects of the Arroyo administration, is on track and that the loan component, the contracts for the civil works and the release of the mobilization fund are expected to be finalized before the end of the year.

It is expected that the project will be finished and operational by 2011.

The international airport project, Moreno said, was conceptualized twenty years ago, when President Arroyo was then the undersecretary of the Department of Trade and Industry. She followed through with her commitment for the realization of the project when she became a legislator and was able to secure funding for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor to hasten the project study for the international airport project.

The airport’s civil works – the construction of the runway, terminal and other facilities – will amount to P5 billion, while the remaining P2.8 billion will be spent for the air navigational equipment.

Engineer Della P. Capicenio of the DOTC and airport project manager, said that they are now in the final stage of the qualification process, and the technical working group has already completed their appraisal and will be signing contracts before the end of November, with the awarding to be done before yearend.

She said problems with the relocation of the inhabitants affected by the project have already been ironed out and that they are in the process of initially constructing 100 houses of the 425 housing units they target to construct.

Capicenio said that there are four contractors who participated and submitted their qualification documents and all four are Korean companies, the project being funded by the Korean Eximbank.

The project has been postponed in the past due to revisions in the costing as affected by the erratic exchange rate. When the project was first envisioned in 1991, it was only for P900 million. When it was again revised in 2002, this was already at P5.3 billion. Today, the project is already estimated to cost P 7.853 billion or 167 million US Dollars.

This revised cost was discussed with officials of the Export-Import Bank of Korea and they have expressed their willingness to extend additional loans for the project as endorsed by National Economic and Development Authority.

The project will be handled by Korean contractors as specified in the loan agreement. The winning contractor however is free to subcontract or forge a tie-up with Filipino companies to handle the job.

The new airport once operational will replace the Lumbia airport now servicing Cagayan de Oro and the whole of Northern Mindanao. With the new air navigational technology, the new airport would be the safest and passenger comfort in the terminals will be of utmost consideration like in modern airports.

The Laguindingan international airport could serve 1.2 million passengers a year or about 100,000 per month. It is designed for an Airbus 330 and other bigger airplanes. And the whole airport’s design is modular, which means it can easily be expanded in the future, if necessary.

The Ayala Group of Companies at first donated 88.4 hectares for the project, then signified the donation of another 94 hectares which is part of the runway and the terminal.

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MisOr Governor Oscar Moreno (center) updates local press on the progress of the P7.8-B Laguindingan International Airport Project during a press conference at the Provincial Capitol. With Moreno are Engr. Delia P. Capicenio (left), Project Manager, DOTC-PMO and Director Dominga Flores of the Presidential Management Staff (PMS). (Jean G. Tantuico, PIA10)

The MINDANAO CURRENT (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/2007/11/laguindingan-airport.html)

Lyceum of Iligan Foundation, Inc.



Leaping towards greater heights...


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Humble beginnings

Lyceum of Iligan Foundation is a non-stock, non-profit educational institution of learning, duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission in August of 1994. Ideally situated in a residential-commercial area at Corpus Christi Village, Tubod, Iligan City, it is readily accessible to the commuting public.

The College first opened its doors to the general public in June of S.Y. 1997-1998, offering courses in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Communication Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Marine Engineering, Computer Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Maritime Transportation, Commerce, Customs Administration and Education. These varied programs are designed to meet the manpower needs of Iligan City, its neighboring cities and municipalities especially the newly established Iligan- Cagayan Industrial Corridor.

Although, still its nascent-stage and considered very young by the standards of academic institutions, Lyceum of Iligan’s commitment to relevant, quality and affordable education is clearly manifested in its various course offering, magnificent physical plant, state of the art facilities, dedicated administrators and faculty thus, making Lyceum of Iligan definitely a landmark of quality education and youth development in this part of the city.

On August 1998, within one year of its existence, Lyceum of Iligan Foundation through the College of Maritime Education satisfactorily complied the requirements of the Rules of Maritime Academies, accredited and received, the Det Norske Veritas (DNV) Management System Certificate with validity until August 3, 2005. DNV is a Norwegian accrediting agency for Maritime Industries. In order to retain the validity of the Certificate, Lyceum of Iligan Foundation is subject to annual audits which will be endorsed in the Supplement.

Furthermore, on June 2002, the College offered its Associate in Health Science Education / Bachelor of Science in Nursing (AHSE/BSN) with complete laboratory facilities to cater the needs of the public and move courageously to globally competitive challenge.

In June S.Y. 2003-2004, to fully utilize its human resources, the programs Computer Science and Commerce were transferred to its mother school, the Iligan Capitol College.

On March 2004, the institution successfully achieved its goals when CHED Region 10 had their third level visit to the College of Nursing and second level visit to the College of Education.

On June 2005-2006, again to fully utilize its human resources and facilities, the Institution transferred its Education program to Iligan Capitol College while the Graduate in Midwifery was transferred to Lyceum.

On May 8, 2006 and October 11, 2006, by virtue of CHED en banc Resolution No. 008 and No. 017, the College of Nursing and the Graduate in Midwifery respectively were granted recognition in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Republic Act No. 7722, otherwise known as the "Higher Education Act of 1994".

Lycean

The word Lycean is from the name Lyceum. All parts of it feature the faces of the people and their learning experience involved therein. These are strong proofs that LIF never wavered, in fact, gained strength in its commitment to quality education through its supportive administration, competent teachers, excellent instruction, outstanding service and dynamic alliance with other educational organizations. And all those that made every graduate proud and confident.

Vision

The improvement of the quality of life of the people continues to be the primordial vision of lyceum of Iligan Foundation as it seeks to develop the youth’s full potential and positive values in a learner- centered and globally competitive teaching learning environment.

Mission

Lyceum of Iligan Foundation is committed to develop the youth into "Total Persons", mature and responsible individuals who are intellectually, professionally and technically competent, imbued with desirable attitudes and steeped in moral and spiritual values, who will serve as catalyst for social transformation.

Institutional objectives

In consonance with its Mission Statement, Lyceum of Iligan, through the concerted efforts of her academic community. Seeks to attain the following objectives:

1. To provide programs and activities that will develop individuals physically, intellectually, emotionally, morally and spiritually.

2. To offer a program of general education that will develop in students, proficiency in language, social consciousness, cultural awareness and appreciation of the arts, sense of history, nationalism, moral integrity and spirituality.

3. To provide students with opportunities for analytical, critical and creative thinking needed for the acquisition of knowledge, professional and technical skills, that will enable them to complete as world class professional.

4. To establish and effectively pursue guidance programs that will integrate spiritual values and character formation to develop students into mature and responsible persons.

5. To develop students into productive, self reliant and disciplined individuals with leadership potentials, to prepare them as future leaders of their respective communities.

6. To develop and maintain institutional community service extension programs where students can put into practice their knowledge and skills and to inculcate in them the value of service to others.

Present Times

Because of its track record, the LIF- MED has gained public confidence that can be attributed for the marked increase in enrollment. It has also gained the confidence of

domestic and foreign shipping companies, which has facilitated the recruitment of its graduates. Furthermore, graduates of LIF- MED have fared very well in qualifying examinations for scholarships and recruitment, as well as in the Board Examinations for Deck Officers, given by the Professional Regulations Commission.

Being committed to excellence, the LIF-MED, through the years, strive to continuously improve itself. Thus, physical plant improvement was fast-tracked, purchase of the state of the art facilities, including a simulator, prioritized. Library holding enhance and the faculty upgraded so that the requirements of CHED in its Policies, Standards and Guidelines and those of STCW ‘ 78 as amended, including those of other conventions, have been complied with. With these improvements, the LIF-MED has metamorphosed to become one of the premier Maritime Schools in the country.

At present, the LIF-med is Maintaining a Quality Management System. This is not only to comply with CHED’s mandate provided in Article XIII, Section 35 of its Policies, Standards and Guidelines (PSG) for Maritime Education, and that of STCW 78 amended 1995, particularly Regulation 1/8 on Quality Management, but is in consonance with the School Administration’s inherent desire to attain excellence in its system of education and training.

With a QMS in place, and strictly implemented through the concerted efforts of all sectors in this Academic Community, this Institution’s quest for excellence in Education and Training to meet International Standards has been a certainty.

Flagship courses

The school's flagship courses are Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Maritime Transportation, Bachelor of Science in Customs Administration, Bachelor of Science in Engineering and Architecture and Bachelor of Science in Midwifery.

Manila Bulletin (http://www.mb.com.ph/SCAU20071126109442.html)

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My favorite. I really love these shots. Look like nightshots of a European or American city. :cheers:

early evenings are the best time to take shots of pics showing the horizon, as in this case, where the sky still has color. try asking permission from the CSU office to take pictures of the city from the city hall ROOF. you'll have a better view there.
here's a tip on how to get a star effect without those expensive filters. smudge a clear glass evenly with vaseline using a very thin layer and hold the glass over your lens. it should cause the lights to "spark" in many directions, creating a "star" effect. experiment with it to get the effect you want. :)

^^Thanks for the tip. I will definitely try it. :)

Sorry, I also don’t know @g0Rs :ohno:

Chicken Ati-Atihan - January 28, 2008
Pryce Business Park, Iligan National Highway, Iligan City

Thanks for the info @iliganon_boy. With the presence of Chicken Ati-Atihan at Pryce Business Park, I hope more establishments will follow. :cheers:

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Satisfy your hunger!

BIG BEN
Aguinaldo Street, Iligan City

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This building which houses Mr Donut, Excelsior Cakehouse, Park Avenue, Plaza Cinema, Trendline, etc is undergoing a major renovation. In preparation for the opening of GMall?! Well, let the competition begin!

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The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,257 out of 4,182 passed the Electronics Engineer Licensure Examination given by the Board of Electronics Engineering in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao and Iloilo this November 2007.

The members of the Board of Electronics Engineering are Engr. Sylvia Icasiano-Marcelo, Chairman; Engr. Nestor C. Dacanay and Engr. Joel B. Bajador, Members.

TOP TEN PASSERS

1 JAKE DARYLL ELLO OBINA -91.10
2 VIRGIL ROY REQUIROSO AJO -90.10
MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY-ILIGAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

3 ADRIAN SOLIS PAALA -89.90
POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-STO. TOMAS, BATANGAS

4 JULIUS PAULO RAMOS SERVIGON -88.90
XAVIER UNIVERSITY – CAGAYAN DE ORO

5 MICHAEL CHESTER MASANGCAY CUSI -88.60
BATANGAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BATANGAS CITY

6 CEASAR RYAN TIBANGWA CIA -88.40
SAINT MARY'S UNIVERSITY – NUEVA VIZCAYA

7 FRANCIS JAY BEJERANO JUMAWAN - 88.30
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHEASTERN PHILIPPINES-DAVAO CITY
JERICKSON PALDING OYCO -88.30
TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-MANILA

8 ALLAN TAMAYO VINLUAN -88.00
CAGAYAN STATE UNIVERSITY-TUGUEGARAO

9 PHILIP LAWRENCE GO ABERION -87.90
UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOS

10 LESLIE PEÑA ISIP -87.80
TECHNOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE PHILIPPINES-QUEZON CITY
RODNEY ORTALIZ SIA -87.80
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT LA SALLE

www.prc.gov.ph

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MAYOR CRUZ MISUPAK SA PLANONG PAGPALAPAD SA LUMBIA AIRPORT

Gisupak ni Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ang gidusong proposal sa kagamhanan sa Cagayan de Oro City atol sa labing ulahing Regional Development Council niadtong miaging semana kalabot sa dugang pagpalapad sa Lumbia Airport didto sa ilang dapit…../

Katarungan ni Mayor Cruz nga kung mahitabo kini, hayan dili na mapursigi pa ang nasudnong kagamhanan nga tibawason ang Laguindingan International Airport sanglit unod man sa naasoy’ng proposal ang pagbutang og pasilidad sa maong airport susama sa usa ka international airport….//

Girekomendar sa Mayor sa Iligan nga angayang tutokan na lamang ang pagtibawas sa Laguindingan Airport nga dili lamang pabor sa Cagayan de Oro apan lakip usab sa Iligan….//

Nagtoo siya nga hatagan kini og konsiderasyon sa silingang dakbayan gumikan kay aduna man usab kini’y dakong pagpakabana sa atong siyudad nga giisip nilang igsoong dakbayan..//

- CITY INFORMATION OFFICE

pardon me for butting by, but in fairness to our good mayor of Iligan, I truly believed his objections is clearly anchored on principled grounds and calling him names is really an injustice.

I am not that well versed of Iligan, but I do understand that its long term plan is contained within the MIRAIC (Metro Iligan Regional Agro Industrial Center) a vital component of the greater CIC plan.

I believed that early on, commensurate to the MIRAIC plan was to improve and rehabilitate inorder to re-open the airport in Balo-i...but was not agressively pursued later on as RDC Region 10 was bent on realizing Laguindingan Airport whose funding and technicalities has dwindled the project to the doldrums.

Iligan's Balo-i airport improvement was put on hold in lieu of LIA in neighboring Misamis- a project Iligan can also become a direct beneficiary.

Taking that concept into consideration, Balo-i was not favored to gave more emphasis for LIA...why now for Lumbia? I believed the mayor must be thinking that: should there be any airport improvement within the region as was proposed by the Regional Development Council 10, it is just fair for it to go this time to Balo-i.

RDC has successfully reopened our airport in Labo, Ozamis...it has also improved the airport in Mambajao, Camiguin...

...why not in Iligan.?

The mayor should be praised for elevating this need in the RDC, the need for an equitable infrastructure a city like Iligan rightfully so deserves.

just my two cents worth of opinion kasimanwas..

LCP-M'dao Island Cluster Caravan reels off Nov. 28 in CDeO
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob


Cagayan de Oro City (26 November) -- The League of Cities in the Philippines (LCP) will hold a caravan on social and business development across five (5) cities in Mindanao from Nov. 28-Dec. 1, this year.

Aimed at bringing investment opportunities and project financing options to the cities of Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, Iligan, Tangub and Ozamiz, the caravan is initiated by the Mindanao Island Cluster (MIC) of the LCP.

"The first leg of the LCP-MIC caravan will be attended by the city mayors of Mindanao and members of the LCP National Executive Board (NEB)," Mayor Jorge T. Almonte of Oroquieta City, Deputy Public Relations Officer of the LCP, said.

He also said it will also kick off the "Oplan Lingap Eskwela" Program, a flagship project of the LCP which is anchored on the Bayanihan spirit that targets to build one classroom for every city and poorer municipalities where they are needed, the first two recipients of which are the Iligan and Marawi city governments.

Meanwhile, Almonte said the caravan will start with a social development forum on the Juvenile Justice & Welfare Act (JJWA) at Pryce Plaza Hotel, CDO on Nov. 28, with Asst. Secretary Teresita Reyes-Domingo, Vice-Chairperson of the JJW Council.

It will be followed by a business development forum on the following: Accessing Project Financing thru the Dept. of Trade and Industry – Build Operate Transfer (BOT) Scheme by Corazon Ravara, OIC of the DTI-BOT Center and the Development of City Business Opportunities Center by Edwin Moran of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI).

Project Financing by Jesus Guevarra, EVP-LGUS of the Development Bank of the Phil. (DBP) and Business & Investment Opportunities for LGU's thru the Retirement Industry by Ret. Gen. Edgar Aglipay, Chairperson of the Board of the Philippine Retirement Authority.

Activities on Nov. 29, still at Pryce Plaza, will include meetings of the LCP- MIC with the NEB and presentations on Sanitation & Climate Change, HIV/AIDS, JJWA, Magna Carta for Public Health Workers & the proposal for public sector mobilization for family health.

On the other hand, outreach activities during the caravan in CDO will include the holding of a job fair and tourism exhibit at the SM Mall, livelihood training called "Isang Gunting, Isang Suklay" with the assistance of Ricky Reyes and the turn-over of wheelchairs by PCCI.

On Nov. 30, the caravan moves to the Iligan City Amphitheater where a symbolic launching of the LCP donation for the school building will be done with the attendance of the officers of LCP-NEB and those of the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) who will receive it for the Iligan City LGU and representatives of the Clara Marie Abalos Foundation, Inc. for Marawi City.

Almonte said about 250 sets of eyeglasses will be given to Iligan and Marawi beneficiaries by Ram Sitaldes, Pres. of ICCI during the Eye Camp on the same day.

On Dec. 1, the caravan goes to Ozamiz City where another 250 sets of eyeglasses each will be given to Ozamiz and Tangub City beneficiaries.

In the afternoon of the same day, the caravan will proceed to Tangub, for the opening of the Christmas Symbols Festival upon the invitation of Mayor Jenny Tan. (PIA 10)

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p071126.htm&no=38)

MAYOR CRUZ MISUPAK SA PLANONG PAGPALAPAD SA LUMBIA AIRPORT

Gisupak ni Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ang gidusong proposal sa kagamhanan sa Cagayan de Oro City atol sa labing ulahing Regional Development Council niadtong miaging semana kalabot sa dugang pagpalapad sa Lumbia Airport didto sa ilang dapit…../

Katarungan ni Mayor Cruz nga kung mahitabo kini, hayan dili na mapursigi pa ang nasudnong kagamhanan nga tibawason ang Laguindingan International Airport sanglit unod man sa naasoy’ng proposal ang pagbutang og pasilidad sa maong airport susama sa usa ka international airport….//

Girekomendar sa Mayor sa Iligan nga angayang tutokan na lamang ang pagtibawas sa Laguindingan Airport nga dili lamang pabor sa Cagayan de Oro apan lakip usab sa Iligan….//

Nagtoo siya nga hatagan kini og konsiderasyon sa silingang dakbayan gumikan kay aduna man usab kini’y dakong pagpakabana sa atong siyudad nga giisip nilang igsoong dakbayan..//

- CITY INFORMATION OFFICE

For my part, tama si Mayor Cruz. Bakit naman maggastos pa sa isang infra na alam naman nating papalitan na... Granting mabigyan ng budget ang Lumbia, kelan din masimulan at kailan matapos... in the next 2 to 3 years? Why not focusing in LIA which is in the framework 4 years matapos na 'to? baka lang may gustong "makasapi". Go go for focusing LIA, stop lumbia upgrading...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

If they still have plan in upgrading Lumbia Airport maybe they have some plan utilizing the 2 airports :lol: :cheers: ano kaya sa palagay nin u ? so passenger have a choice saan sla mag landing.. Laguindingan or Lumbia.. possible naman pag lumaki yong traffic for normin.

For my part, tama si Mayor Cruz. Bakit naman maggastos pa sa isang infra na alam naman nating papalitan na... Granting mabigyan ng budget ang Lumbia, kelan din masimulan at kailan matapos... in the next 2 to 3 years? Why not focusing in LIA which is in the framework 4 years matapos na 'to? baka lang may gustong "makasapi". Go go for focusing LIA, stop lumbia upgrading...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Ulol talaga yang taong yan. ba't ba siya pa ang naging mayor ng Iligan!!! :ohno:
Pardon may language pero I have no other better word to describe that man other than that -- ulol.

u wer asking kung bat xa naging mayor ng iligan simple people of iligan voted him.. and we are so hapi na siya ang naging mayor ng iligan dahil sa kanya gumanda ang iligan, dumi ang mga investors, at may trabaho ang mga iliganon.... at tama naman xa bat paba aayusin ang lumbia airport may LIA naman bukas dag2 gasto lng yun sa gov't...

kaya wag mong sabihin na ULOL ang pinsan ko, dahil ako ang makakalaban mo:guns1:

If they still have plan in upgrading Lumbia Airport maybe they have some plan utilizing the 2 airports :lol: :cheers: ano kaya sa palagay nin u ? so passenger have a choice saan sla mag landing.. Laguindingan or Lumbia.. possible naman pag lumaki yong traffic for normin.

As their plans, para pambayad ng utang kailangang maibenta ang lumbia. Basta, isa lang ang dahilan bakit nila gustong i-upgrade na naman, dahil lang sa bagyong Lando na maraming na stranded na flight passengers. Ano ba yan, bihira lang naman magkabagyo sa CDO or maging masama ang panahon... antayin nalang natin ang LIA, take focus on LIA para safe ang biyahe nyo...

u wer asking kung bat xa naging mayor ng iligan simple people of iligan voted him.. and we are so hapi na siya ang naging mayor ng iligan dahil sa kanya gumanda ang iligan, dumi ang mga investors, at may trabaho ang mga iliganon.... at tama naman xa bat paba aayusin ang lumbia airport may LIA naman bukas dag2 gasto lng yun sa gov't...

kaya wag mong sabihin na ULOL ang pinsan ko, dahil ako ang makakalaban mo:guns1:

...just be calm, hindi lalamig ang ulo ni @Tor kung tutukan mo ng armas ang batok niya...:D

For my part, tama si Mayor Cruz. Bakit naman maggastos pa sa isang infra na alam naman nating papalitan na... Granting mabigyan ng budget ang Lumbia, kelan din masimulan at kailan matapos... in the next 2 to 3 years? Why not focusing in LIA which is in the framework 4 years matapos na 'to? baka lang may gustong "makasapi". Go go for focusing LIA, stop lumbia upgrading...:cheers::cheers::cheers:


Methinks someone somewhere has gotten it all mixed up. CdO's proposal was for an expansion of their runway (width, as in "pagpalapad").
1. Wider landing strips means safer landings. Why should anyone go against that?
2. Lumbia is still a local airport, whereas, Laguindingan is to be an INTERNATIONAL airport. Both have separate fundings and will serve different kinds of clientele. What's the fuss?
3. AFAIK, RDC did not discuss trashing the Laguindingan project. Why should they? They know that such a facility will be a boost to Mis.Or. businesses and industries.
4. If you've read the news, the World Bank has disapproved the RP's new loan package. Reason? Corruption. We're arguing about chicks, the eggs of which won't probably be hatched at all. :ohno:

Methinks someone somewhere has gotten it all mixed up. CdO's proposal was for an expansion of their runway (width, as in "pagpalapad").
1. Wider landing strips means safer landings. Why should anyone go against that?
2. Lumbia is still a local airport, whereas, Laguindingan is to be an INTERNATIONAL airport. Both have separate fundings and will serve different kinds of clientele. What's the fuss?
3. AFAIK, RDC did not discuss trashing the Laguindingan project. Why should they? They know that such a facility will be a boost to Mis.Or. businesses and industries.
4. If you've read the news, the World Bank has disapproved the RP's new loan package. Reason? Corruption. We're arguing about chicks, the eggs of which won't probably be hatched at all. :ohno:

Yeahh, but the plan is after completion of LIA, Lumbia will be sold out to private entity to pay the loans incur by LIA project. So sayang lang ang funds saglit lang magamit...

ganon ba ! :nuts:

As their plans, para pambayad ng utang kailangang maibenta ang lumbia. Basta, isa lang ang dahilan bakit nila gustong i-upgrade na naman, dahil lang sa bagyong Lando na maraming na stranded na flight passengers. Ano ba yan, bihira lang naman magkabagyo sa CDO or maging masama ang panahon... antayin nalang natin ang LIA, take focus on LIA para safe ang biyahe nyo...

@iliganon Boy Cool ka lang. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

baka __ ___ ___ __ _ _ ______ @#*&^:|+!!~&&#@# lang si @Tor.... :cheers:

@iliganon Boy Cool ka lang. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

hello @gors musta kana?

@iliganon Boy Cool ka lang. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.

@gors is ryt. lets just respect each other's decision. and @tor, please don't think of things too negatively....pretty please...???? :p

let'z maintain a healthy and friendly forum...k?

:):):)



This is a story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did. Somebody got angry because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done.

- - - -

Yeahh, but the plan is after completion of LIA, Lumbia will be sold out to private entity to pay the loans incur by LIA project. So sayang lang ang funds saglit lang magamit...

Why "saglit"?:uh: Are they going to demolish Lumbia airport? Because if they will continue operating it as a commercial airport, it'll still be money well spent.

u wer asking kung bat xa naging mayor ng iligan simple people of iligan voted him..

The statement I made was a conjecture, not a question. Of course, my friend, the people's votes brought him to the seat, to power. But that was not I was trying to raise and point out. My point was that, why did the people voted for him?

and we are so hapi na siya ang naging mayor ng iligan dahil sa kanya gumanda ang iligan,
Please define WE. Do you mean all Iliganons, the majority, or just your clan, or perhaps you mean your clique?

OKAY, you're happy and I am not going to argue with you whether or not he tickles your fancy. If you enjoy him, go ahead and cherish him. Who am I to argue with you about what makes you happy, WHO makes you happy and whatnot. Afterall, I'm just an ordinary Iliganon -- NO vast wealth to flaunt to friends and nothing to ask for protection from government officials. However, I pay my taxes and I pay them diligently. Am I not entitled to scrutinize where my hard-earned money is spent, how was it spent and by who spent it for what? I can probably ignore to be vigilant at random times but I cannot be apathetic all the time. That's plain dumb. I'm not the type of guy, are you?

When you said "we", you gave me the impression that you meant the majority of the people of Iligan. Ahemm! Check your facts, dude. Something is telling me you're either banking on an antiquated fact or your pulse beats at varience. Either way, I honestly think you're flat out WRONG! The vast majority of Iliganons were dissatisfied with the way he runs his business as a city administrator. I and several others are, for example. Iligan did not really improve under his administration. Iligan is still is what it was 15 years ago. I left Iligan in 1995 to study in Manila. After 12 long years I can barely see any substantial development happening in the city today. The only substantial addition I can see is Gaisano Mall, which, BTW, is not yet operational. What does that mean? It means this: while the Iliganons are still expecting a mall to enjoy, the Cagayanons have already 5 huge malls to revel in. Do any of these things get into your mind?

dumi ang mga investors, at may trabaho ang mga iliganon....
Aside from Gaisano, who else has invested in Iligan? NObody. Come on, dude. OPEN your eyes. There's really none aside from Gaisano. And even Gaisano is not solely a product of Cruz's efforts. If anything, it was Gaisano's vision to expand because there's only a little space left for them to explore in Cagayan de Oro. Kung baga pa--mumho nalang ta sa Cagayan de Oro. That's what Iligan has become due to wanton neglect by its past and present administrators. Whether we like it or not, that's what Iligan has become today. Iligan's growth rate is a sluggish, and at the rate it's going, it won't be far from now that its neighboring cities would catch up on it anytime soon. Look, Iligan does not have an airport. It does not even have an outsourcing company. Dumaguete, a city with a population half of Iligan has already 4 or 5 of those providing jobs to its young and talented residents. Cagayan is --obviously-- booming. I don't think I have to substantiate how is that because I am talking about an obvious occurence. Pagadian, another city with a population half of Iligan's, is expecting 2 malls to open anytime soon. Ozamis, a city 1/4 of the size of Iligan has an airport with direct flights to Manila and a well-equipped seaport. (I heard nasty reports about a corrupted system employed in Iligan maritime that's why Iliganon businessmen opted for Cagayan de Oro's seaport facility.) Even Marawi's buildings are bigger than the ones in Iligan -- a sign of Marawi's growing economy. BUT what about ILIGAN? Yeah, what about our beloved city that was once the jewel of Northen Mindanao? Care to furnish us with Iligan's evolution, pare? I'd like to know it directly from you.

at tama naman xa bat paba aayusin ang lumbia airport may LIA naman bukas dag2 gasto lng yun sa gov't...
Pasensya na at hindi ko naklaro na Lumbia Airport pala ang tinututulan nyang palakihin. Inakala ko ang pagdevelop ng Balo-i Airport ang kanyang tinututulan kasi pabor sana sa mga taga Iligan at Marawi kung madevelop sana ang Balo-i Airport.


kaya wag mong sabihin na ULOL ang pinsan ko, dahil ako ang makakalaban mo:
Avah,,,avah,,, namemersonal ka, pare. Hindi ka pwede sa FULITIKA. Dun ka nararapat sa kangkongan ng Saray kung saan milya-milya ang bentahan ng druga! :lol::lol::lol:

Ganyan talaga sa politika brod. Walang permanenteng kaibigan. Kung titino ang pinsan mo, ayos kami. Pagmagloloko siya, pagsasabihan ko ulit siyang -- ULOL! :nuts: Pero, hindi ko alam magpinsan pala kayo. Hindi nya ba nakokwento sayo ang mga nakurakot nya? Hehehe... Mukha namang hindi kurakot ang pinsan mo. Wala lang sa kakayahan nya ang mamuno ng isang syudad tulad ng Iligan. Mukhang hindi nya kaya. At wala siyang klarong natupad sa kanyang mga agenda.

Sabihin mo sa pinsan mo unahin nya ang infrastructure development like roads, drainage, dikes.... at higit sa lahat -- TUBIG! Yung dun sa village nga nila walang tubig. :lol:

Tandaan: sa politika--walang tunay na magkaaway.

Have a nice day!

Well, at least klaro na sa lahat kung ano ang ibubunga ng "maling akala". Bago magkagera dito, let's all take a deep breath at magpasensyahan na tayo. Merry Christmas time na. :)

:lol::lol::lol:

para kang si Sta. Clause @alingatong ..

Well, at least klaro na sa lahat kung ano ang ibubunga ng "maling akala". Bago magkagera dito, let's all take a deep breath at magpasensyahan na tayo. Merry Christmas time na. :)

^^Hindi malaki tyan ko ha. :lol:

Well, at least klaro na sa lahat kung ano ang ibubunga ng "maling akala". Bago magkagera dito, let's all take a deep breath at magpasensyahan na tayo. Merry Christmas time na. :)

^^ hehehehe... tama ka @alingatong let's take a breather mag community singing nalang tayo or mag ice breaker, kaw mag lead... :cheers:

@gors is ryt. lets just respect each other's decision. and @tor, please don't think of things too negatively....pretty please...???? :p

let'z maintain a healthy and friendly forum...k?

Hi djLeX. How are you? May tubig na ba sa village nyo? Yung naiinom na tubig ha? :cheers:

I'm not actually a pessimistic type of a guy. I'm that type of guy who always think of the positive side of the story. If you talk to my family and friends--they'll all tell you that I'm the type of guy whose niche, among others, is to bring a cheerful and enthusiastic mode in a cold miliue. However nasty I do appear here, the truth about me is that that's just a small part of me. :)

But, I'm also a concern Iliganon, and lately, that side of me has drawn in more in my mind than the bigger side of me does. And how can't it be? Seems every administrator that Iligan has had has been palpak! And who has taken the toll on their kapalpakan? Tayo din. :ohno:

Hay... Wala lang... just expressing my angst here lang since that is what message boards are for din naman eh... hehe...

O sige. Kanta tayo lahat. Ready sing!

[refrain]
Di mo na kailangan mag-alinlangan
Kung tama ang gagawin mo
Basta’t huwag kalimutang magdahan-dahan
Kung di sigurado sa kalalabasan
Kalalabasan ng binabalak mo

[chorus]
Maliit na butas lumalaki
Konting gusot, dumadami (gumagrabe)
Hindi mo ma-ibabaon sa limot at bahala
Kapag nabulag ka hah…
Ng maling akala.

Peace! :lol:

Well, at least klaro na sa lahat kung ano ang ibubunga ng "maling akala". Bago magkagera dito, let's all take a deep breath at magpasensyahan na tayo. Merry Christmas time na. :)

Hi to Alingatong, the beloved and cherished son of Iligan! :)

Did you read the report, brod? Bukod sa malalim na Bisaya lingua, hindi pa malinaw ang pagkalahad ng istorya. Pero, mali ako at aaminin ko nagkamali ako nung binasa ko yon.

Again, I apologize for reading the article the wrong way, though my opinion that Iligan's infrastrcuture has lot of catching up to do still stand.

I love the pictures you post here, brod. Huwag ka sanang magsawa sa ginagawa mo. You did this message board a hell of a service, if I may say.

Have a nice day!

Very nice @Alingatong... :banana::banana::banana:


Now my two cents worth sa discussion na naumpisahan;

:) I think each side of the issue (the pros and the cons) should treat this at a level where the direction is leading to a resolution. Wala naman sigurong gusot na hindi kayang ayusin pa pinag-uusapan lang na masisinsinan. :)

Why, is iliganon_boy that really pikoN? was he that pissed?

sa mga nangyari mukhang dilikado na ako sa iligan ngayon nito... sana pala hindi ko na muna ni klaro ang avatar ko. hehehe...

Thanks @Tor. Sometimes one must be cruel in order to be kind. <= signature ko yan dati at madali namang intendihin. Hindi naman lahat na puna masama bagkos magdudulot pa ito ng kabutihan. (Nyaks! kaya ko palang magsabi ng ganoon) :lol:

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

nag brownout kadali sa cdo mga 15mins.. nag brownout dha ?

Hi to Alingatong, the beloved and cherished son of Iligan! :)

Did you read the report, brod? Bukod sa malalim na Bisaya lingua, hindi pa malinaw ang pagkalahad ng istorya. Pero, mali ako at aaminin ko nagkamali ako nung binasa ko yon.

Again, I apologize for reading the article the wrong way, though my opinion that Iligan's infrastrcuture has lot of catching up to do still stand.

I love the pictures you post here, brod. Huwag ka sanang magsawa sa ginagawa mo. You did this message board a hell of a service, if I may say.

Have a nice day!

Yes I do believe that Iligan's infrastructure has a lot of catching up to do. I think problema lang talaga where to get the funds for this projects.

hello @gors musta kana?

I'm great. Thanks for asking :)

CFO intensifies education drive in NorMin
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

(27 November) -- An inter-agency community education and information campaign (IACEIC) has been conducted by the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) in Northern Mindanao from Nov. 23-28, 2007.

An annual activity of the CFO, the campaign aims to assist prospective migrants in making informed decisions regarding settlement abroad, as well as, generate community involvement in migration concerns, Jennifer O. Gonzales, CFO Executive Director, said.

It also aims to raise public awareness on various issues concerning migration, inter-racial marriages and existing government policies and programs directed against illegal recruitment, documentation fraud and human trafficking.

Gonzales also said the campaign will include the conduct of symposia, public assemblies, radio interviews and interaction with the non-government organization, religious leaders, local government officials, press conferences, briefings and radio interviews by the IACEIC Team members.

Meanwhile, the campaign will include the following activities in the specific areas and dates: Radio interviews from Nov. 24-25 in Iligan City and Nov. 26-28, in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

While in Iligan City the IACEC will call on City Mayor Lawrence and meet with the local leaders, law enforcement officers, municipal social welfare development officer and the local civil registrars, among others.

Again, the IACEC team will conduct a symposium with the graduate school of the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology, (MSU-IIT) on migration concerns before it sets out to Tubod, Lanao del Norte's capital town.

In Tubod, the IACEC team will also call on Mayor Eduardo Mansueto and engage the town officials, law enforcers, MSWD and LCR Officers in a "pulong-pulong" or dialogue, along with the NGO Volunteers Advocating Reforms for the Future.

From there, the IACEC team will proceed to Pagadian City where they will also conduct press briefings and radio interviews from Nov. 29-30. (PIA 10)

Source (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p071127.htm&no=69)

Somehow, small steps towards revitalizing Iligan's economy have become evident with some signs of progress.

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These are some infra projects that needs to be prioritized


1.) The national highway should be widened. From a narrow two-lane road, it should be upgraded into six lanes, some parts even as much as eight lanes (especially in the CBD area).

2.) Along with this are the rehabilitation of the CBD and creation of new business districts. This shall be the centerpiece program in terms of promoting Iligan as a major economic hub in the Mindanao area.

The challenge here is demolishing the commercial establishments emerging along the city's major thoroughfares that are affected by the widening. hehehe

3.) Construction of more bridges crossing Iligan River. It is vital because it links the northern and southern parts of the city. Currently, Tubod and Tambacan Bridge are the only existing bridges connecting both sides.

Just my two cents.

LOKAL
Español/cabanday
RMN-DXIC news

DAGKONG BALOD MIHAPAK SA BAYBAY SA ILIGAN, APEKTADONG PAMILYA GIPANG-EVACUATE NA

Gipukaw sa mga dagkong balod ang pipila ka mga panimalay nga daplin sa baybay, alas-9 kapin kun kulang kagabii…//

30 ka pamilya sa mga badjao sa barangay tambacan, 106 sa canaway ug 12 sa brgy. Santiago ang apektado sa pagdako sa tubig, nga mibanlas sa ilang mga tagsa-tagsa ka panimalay…//

lakip sa mga apektadong barangay ang dalipuga, canaway, tomas cabili ug tambacan…//


samtang moabot sa 60 kapin kun kulang ang apektado usab sa lungsod sa naawan, sakop sa lalawigan misamis oriental….//

walay gikatahong nasamdan o dili ba kaha nakabsan sa ilang kinabuhi atol sa panghitabo…//


kasamtangang nang anaa pa sa mga nagdaiyang evacuation centers ang mga apektadong pamilya…//

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Hi djLeX. How are you? May tubig na ba sa village nyo? Yung naiinom na tubig ha? :cheers:

I'm not actually a pessimistic type of a guy. I'm that type of guy who always think of the positive side of the story. If you talk to my family and friends--they'll all tell you that I'm the type of guy whose niche, among others, is to bring a cheerful and enthusiastic mode in a cold miliue. However nasty I do appear here, the truth about me is that that's just a small part of me. :)

But, I'm also a concern Iliganon, and lately, that side of me has drawn in more in my mind than the bigger side of me does. And how can't it be? Seems every administrator that Iligan has had has been palpak! And who has taken the toll on their kapalpakan? Tayo din. :ohno:

Hay... Wala lang... just expressing my angst here lang since that is what message boards are for din naman eh... hehe...


>>>tor, i live in a barangay in iligan where there's still a lot of problems that are still left unsolved by previous administrations. but still i never lost hope na masulbad ghapon ni sa lokal nga kagamhanan... sa hinay-hinay.

working in the mainstream media and at the same time in ICTC gives me the priviledge to see the inside and outside facade of the cruz administration. its really not that easy to see things in a lighter shade. so i just can't blame you for your somehow, radical but honest ideas.

like i said, i respect whatever ur thoughts and outlooks in life is...

peace.

Somehow, small steps towards revitalizing Iligan's economy have become evident with some signs of progress.

--------------------------------------------------------------------

These are some infra projects that needs to be prioritized


1.) The national highway should be widened. From a narrow two-lane road, it should be upgraded into six lanes, some parts even as much as eight lanes (especially in the CBD area).

2.) Along with this are the rehabilitation of the CBD and creation of new business districts. This shall be the centerpiece program in terms of promoting Iligan as a major economic hub in the Mindanao area.

The challenge here is demolishing the commercial establishments emerging along the city's major thoroughfares that are affected by the widening. hehehe

3.) Construction of more bridges crossing Iligan River. It is vital because it links the northern and southern parts of the city. Currently, Tubod and Tambacan Bridge are the only existing bridges connecting both sides.

Just my two cents.

Before enything else there should be a Masterplan to set the direction of these developments...:):):)

^^ If I'm not mistaken, the city alrerady has a Master Plan.

^^ may framework naman pala iyun naman siguro ang direction ng iligan ngayon. Political intervention is the driving force for these developments.:):):)

I hope that the creation of a lone district for iligan (still pending in congress) will speed up infrastructure development in the city.

UPDATE:

Dr. Uy Hospital is undergoing some major renovations. :)

^^Napansin ko nga. :)

guyz lets hope and pray no further calamity ang moabot sa iligan.

by the way, we're still accepting donations of any kind para sa mga affected families sa pagtaas sa tubog-dagat kagabii. just drop ut by our station anytime.

Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Full Scholarships For Medical Students In The Philippines


PLEASE SPREAD THE NEWS!
You may know someone who is interested.

The Philippine Charity Swepstakes Office and the Department of Health is offering 100 scholarships for medical school each year.

Pinoy MD 5-year Scholarship Package includes: Tuition fees, lab and misc fees and semestral book allowances, semestral uniform allowances, daily board and lodging allowance, daily travel allowance.
Member Medical Schools are:

UP Manila, NCR
PLM, NCR
EAC, NCR
Fatima, NCR
Cagayan State University, Tuguegarao
West Visayas State University, Iloilo City
University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City
Iloilo Doctors College of Med, Iloilo City
Southwestern State University, Cebu City
UP Manila School of Health Sciences, Leyte
Mindanao State University, Iligan City
Davao Medical School Foundation, Davao City

Please contact the Pinoy MD Hotline at Amy or Erick of the Health Human Resource Development Bureau at (02) 781-1723 or 743-8301 loc.4204

A.B.Y.A.N. KA: Stories From The Countryside (http://dttbbatch23.blogspot.com/2007/11/full-scholarships-for-medical-students.html)

UPDATE:

Dr. Uy Hospital is undergoing some major renovations. :)

^^Napansin ko nga. :)

This is good news.