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tough

April 1st, 2008, 05:28 PM

JOBS FAIR ALANG SA PAGATUKURONG LAGUINDINGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT UG TAGOLOAN SHIPBUILDING PLANT IP
04/01/08

Ipahigayon karong umaabot nga adlaw’ng Sabado, petsa 5 ning bulan sa Abril, didto sa IBJT-North Complex sa Tambo, Barangay Hinaplanon, ang usa ka Jobs Fair alang sa mga buot motrabaho sa pagatukurong Laguindingan International Airport ug Ship Building Plant didto sa Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

Kini ang unod sa press release sa kagamhanang lokal sa Iligan pinaagi sa City Human Resource Management Office, Public Employment Services Office ug sa City Information Office ilalom sa buhatan ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz.

Resulta kini nga kalambo-an sa sunod-sunod nga pagpakigtagbo ni Mayor Cruz ngadto kang Harry Oh, Founder sa Philippines-Korea Friendships Cooperation nga mao’y gitugyanan sa Hanjin Corporation alang niini.

Alang sa Airport Project, gikinahanglan ang mga trabahante alang sa Civil Work nga gilangkuban sa machine operators, concrete workers, carpenters, deformed bar workers ug helpers; mga welders, helpers, plumbers, painters ug helpers alang sa Architecture; ingon man mga Civil Engineers, CAD Operators, drivers ug office workers.Samtang sa Ship Building Project, gikinahanglan ang mga machine operators, concrete workers, carpenters, deformed bar workers ug helpers alang sa Civil Works; fabricators o erectors, welders, painters ug helpers alang sa Steel Structures; ug mga Civil Engineers, CAD Operators, drivers ug office workers.

Gi-awhagan ang mga aplikante sa pagdala og resume o bio-data, 2x2 ID picture, mga Certificate of Work Experience, School Diploma o Transcript of Records, valid ID nga adunay hulagway, long folder ug ballpen.

Alang sa dugang detalye mahimo usab nga matawagan ang CHRMO sa telepono numero 223-9395 ug 223-9680 o kaha sa PESO sa telepono numero 221-4347 ug 351-6766. (boy decena)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=637&Itemid=358)

Alingatong

April 2nd, 2008, 12:39 AM

^^Magandang balita para sa mga kababayan nating naghahanap ng trabaho na di nangangailangan ng passports o visa. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 2nd, 2008, 01:06 AM

"I was surprisingly pleased to see a delightfully chic coffee shop called ARUMA. White Interior, generous serving for a reasonable price and one detail I really liked were lthe coffee tables, because they were literally, coffee tables! There are coffee beans embedded in th middle of the table and a drowning coffee mug...really unique".

http://images.rica3584.multiply.com/image/6/photos/47/500x500/12/IMG_2960.jpg?et=MLCpHdCBQXvyY4IMX%2BOvhw&nmid=89031392

http://images.rica3584.multiply.com/image/5/photos/47/500x500/7/IMG_2953.jpg?et=%2CSdpnrR4%2CjC8pxeJEPTnqA&nmid=89031392

rica butterbeer (http://rica3584.multiply.com/photos/album/47/Iligan_Job_Fair#)

Farirah

April 2nd, 2008, 03:58 AM

GearX

April 2nd, 2008, 05:29 AM

translated for all forumers

JOBS FAIR FOR PROPOSED LAGUINDINGAN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT AND TAGOLOAN SHIPBUILDING PLANT

A Jobs Fair will be held this coming Saturday, April 5 at IBJT-North Complex, Tambo, Barangay Hinaplanon for job applicants for the proposed Laguindingan International Airport and Ship Building Plant at Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental.

This was disclosed by a Press Release by the City Human Resource Management Office, Public Employment Services Office and the City Information Office under Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz.

This development came after a series of meetings by Mayor Cruz with Mr. Harry Oh, Founder of Philippines-Korea Friendships Cooperation who was commissioned by Hanjin Corporation for the project.

For the Airport Project, workers are needed for Civil Work such as machine operators, concrete workers, carpenters, deformed bar workers and helpers; welders, helpers, plumbers, painters and helpers for Architecture; Civil Engineers, CAD Operators, drivers and office workers. While for the Ship Building Project, needed are machine operators, concrete workers, carpenters, deformed bar workers and helpers for Civil Works; fabricators or erectors, welders, painters and helpers for the Steel Structures; Civil Engineers, CAD Operators, drivers and office workers.

All applicants are required to bring resume or bio-data, 2x2 ID picture, Certificate of Work Experience, School Diploma or Transcript of Records, valid ID with photo, long folder and ballpen.

For more details, please call CHRMO through telephone numbers 223-9395 and 223-9680 or at PESO through telephone numbers 221-4347 and 351-6766. (boy decena)

ikra

April 2nd, 2008, 05:31 AM

pag uli nako unahon jud nako nag bisita nang aroma... caffeine adek na eh.

Its great seeing how shops are becoming more aware of the importance of good ambience. I.e. i recently noticed a lot of interiors in shops are like this. Not to mention the upcoming gaisano will have one of the grandest interiors if the hype lives up :D

Alingatong

April 2nd, 2008, 05:56 AM

^^Welcome back @ikra. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 2nd, 2008, 06:03 AM

Guys, open na ba ang Chicken Ati-Atihan? :)

tough

April 2nd, 2008, 06:43 AM

langyaw

April 2nd, 2008, 08:33 AM

"I was surprisingly pleased to see a delightfully chic coffee shop called ARUMA. White Interior, generous serving for a reasonable price and one detail I really liked were lthe coffee tables, because they were literally, coffee tables! There are coffee beans embedded in th middle of the table and a drowning coffee mug...really unique".

http://images.rica3584.multiply.com/image/6/photos/47/500x500/12/IMG_2960.jpg?et=MLCpHdCBQXvyY4IMX%2BOvhw&nmid=89031392
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rica butterbeer (http://rica3584.multiply.com/photos/album/47/Iligan_Job_Fair#)

and that logo looks shamelessly similar to SUN JAVA's logo. :lol:

langyaw

April 2nd, 2008, 08:36 AM

Parang kaunte lang ang napapansin kong employee ng Global. Hindi tulad noong time ng NSC na maraming empleyado at malakas ang economic activity sa Iligan City. Noon napapansin ko medyo malalim na ang gabi (11pm - 1am) marami paring tao sa city proper. Ngayon 9pm pa lang tahimik na ang city. Hehehe!

MackyK, I sent you a pm. :) Looks like you haven't read it yet.

Alingatong

April 2nd, 2008, 10:54 AM

and that logo looks shamelessly similar to SUN JAVA's logo. :lol:

http://itbiz.cz/files/pictures/Java_logo.jpg

g0Rs

April 2nd, 2008, 05:52 PM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3143/2377834738_2690427663.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/banjhing/2377834738/)
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http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2283/2376977137_67f68d3dd0.jpg?v=0 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/banjhing/2376977137/)

TINAGO FALLS ADVENTURE

booger

April 2nd, 2008, 07:00 PM

Alingatong

April 3rd, 2008, 08:07 AM

Guys, the u/c shopping arcade beside masonic temple is shaping fast. Sa bilis ng construction, palagay ko matatapos na yan before the year ends. :cheers:

TONZI

April 3rd, 2008, 10:21 AM

ang galing ng tinago pics!!!

Alingatong

April 3rd, 2008, 11:04 AM

GearX

April 3rd, 2008, 11:31 AM

Tinago Falls is becoming more popular tourists destination here in Iligan. Halos lahat ng mga bloggers na nakapunta dito sa Iligan feature Tinago Falls in their blogs. :cheers:

There's nothing like it in other places....IMO :cheers:

Alingatong

April 3rd, 2008, 02:30 PM

http://images.melai27maniks.multiply.com/image/4/photos/20/500x500/263/DSC04843.JPG?et=RmP0jtB0rWcmieC6xqcE5w&nmid=89381866

Where do you want to go from here?

Alingatong

April 3rd, 2008, 02:35 PM

http://images.melai27maniks.multiply.com/image/2/photos/20/500x500/285/DSC05898.JPG?et=OMuBjeTocy0S2VpcpuHNgA&nmid=89381866

Alingatong

April 3rd, 2008, 03:04 PM

New Look at Iligan Plaza

The Iligan public plaza has undergone several facelifts under different city administrations through the years. The man-sized Rizal statue was removed some years ago. But now the national hero is back at the park. A bronze bust of Rizal has been put in place. And now with Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz at the helm, the plaza has been transformed into a beautiful promenade ideal for strolling. The once bare pebble ground has been paved with marble tiles all over the entire interior ground (photo below). It's now spic and span and well lighted at night. There's also a small tower that houses the Iligan City Tourism Information Center under which are public comfort rooms for men and women. The improvement of the park, a pet project of the present administration, was undertaken at the cost of P2,304,000.00.

http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/plazanew.jpg
A view of the Iligan public plaza and its new tile flooring.

Text and Photo: lchs spectrum (http://www.geocities.com/lchsspectrum/plazanew.jpg)

red_jasper

April 3rd, 2008, 03:21 PM

^^ limpiyo na lagi kaayo ang plaza...
asa na man ang mga chess players @alingatong? :)

Alingatong

April 3rd, 2008, 03:41 PM

^^Bawal na silang maglaro sa plaza. Kasama pati ang ping-pong at mini-bicycle. Di ko alam kung saan sila ngayon tumambay. :)

red_jasper

April 3rd, 2008, 06:11 PM

i remember a chess club (Metro Iligan Chess Club?) based in Lailai Resto. is it (Lailai) still open?

the renovated plaza looks so bare and "lonely" in the picture posted :)

Alingatong

April 4th, 2008, 12:52 AM

^^Lai-Lai Restaurant is still open. The best talaga "kinilaw" nila. :cheers:

The chess club still considered Lai-Lai as their home base. :)

red_jasper

April 4th, 2008, 04:25 AM

^^ Iligan does boasts of some fine homegrown and "affordable" cuisine :D
When I was there the standouts were Patio Alejandra, Cafe Hermoso, Sunburst and Lai-lai (homegrown din ito di ba?).
Ngayon yata marami na bago...

Alingatong

April 4th, 2008, 02:30 PM

^^Although new restaurants are mushrooming all over the city, standouts pa rin ang mga na-mention mo (isama na natin ang Big Dipper). They're still Iliganons' favorite siguro dahil sa homegrown, may local na character at affordable pa. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 4th, 2008, 02:45 PM

Iligan CLIC teachers again top national Microsoft contest

By Bob on Apr 4, 2008 in News

ILIGAN CITY—This Mindanao city again swept the finals at Microsoft’s annual nationwide search for educators who are blazing trails in the use of information technology (IT) in classroom teaching.

Fedelyn Gomez of Tomas Cabili National High School and Julius Hechanova of Iligan City East High School-Sta. Filomena are two of the three teachers chosen by Microsoft to represent the Philippines this April at the Asia-Pacific conference of the Innovative Teachers Leadership Award (ITLA).

Gomez’ winning entry was designed to help students create a business plan and related multimedia materials for an animal production enterprise. Hechanova designed a micro-lesson involving word problems in trigonometry.

Every year, through ITLA and its Partners In Learning program, Microsoft picks three teachers who have devised creative approaches for integrating IT into classroom instruction.

And every year since 2005, public school teachers from the Iligan City division of the Department of Education have cropped up among the 10 ITLA finalists, besting dozens of competitors from across the country.

Iligan’s winning streak began when Sherlita Daquisonan of Iligan City East High School- Hinaplanon came first in the competition. Two other teachers made it to the magic circle in 2006; another was the frontrunner in 2007. This year, Iligan teachers swept up six of the top ten spots.

What they all have in common, apart from their superior teaching skills, is that their schools are assisted by the Computer Literacy and Internet Connection (CLIC) program of the U.S. Agency for International Development.

CLIC, a component of USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM-3) Program, has provided IT packages for 668 schools throughout the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao and other conflict-affected areas in Mindanao.

The CLIC package for each school may include up to 10 computers. They also get a printer, local area network, internet access (which includes installing a satellite dish if necessary), books on computers and the internet, and IT-related training for teachers. While the GEM Program is not involved in the ITLA search, it has a continuing partnership with Microsoft, which provides discounted software and training through CLIC.

The combination of hardware, internet access and training, Gomez says, helped spark the creative rush among the teachers of the Iligan City division of the Department of Education. Twenty-three schools in the division have been assisted by CLIC.

“Through the group training, we could share and discuss ideas for incorporating IT in teaching different courses,” she says. “There was a lot of mutual support among the teachers, and from division administrators.”

She also credits the students of her business technology class, who each submitted a business plan in PowerPoint, a two-page brochure on a particular animal breed and its care–using information culled from the internet–and a marketing flyer.

The students’ projects were part of Gomez’ ITLA entry, which she submitted online and presented to a panel of judges in Manila.

“The students put everything into completing their class work and those who got to use the computers earlier helped guide the others,” she recalls. “They were thrilled that their individual projects could be viewed online by anyone in the world. The award wouldn’t have been possible without them—it’s their award.”

Very few of her students have access to IT outside the school, says Gomez. “Those who can afford internet cafés have to wait their turn, and it’s hard to concentrate with all the gaming going on.”

In the school’s computer lab, students could work without distraction, and be guided in the research and drafting of their output. “The ‘internet mining’ application of the CLIC training was useful in teaching them how to segregate useful information,” Gomez says.

“Most of these students will not be able to afford college,” she points out, “But because of this class and the use of the computers and internet, already they are capable of college-level work in business planning and marketing using IT.”

“The CLIC package provides an entry into the global information society.” says Robert Barnes, USAID Economic Growth Adviser. “It enables students to function effectively in an increasingly competitive economy.”

Lydia Pulgo, one of Gomez’ students, says she is now confident about starting an animal production business of her own. She adds: “I can raise capital by working as an encoder or online researcher, using what I learned in class.”

Gelbie Binotong, a third-year student who had no experience of computers before high school, believes her new IT knowledge will help her in finding a call center job after graduation.

This April, the two ITLA winners from Iligan and Noemi Bagayaua of Cembo Elementary School in Makati will be flying to Hanoi, Vietnam, to compete with regional finalists from 22 countries. Only one Philippine representative will be selected for the worldwide finals, to be held in Thailand later this year.

“On the plane to Manila for the national finals, we said to each other that we had already won, even if we didn’t make it to the top,” Gomez says. “The students, our school, our division—we’re all winners.”

mindanao.com (http://www.mindanao.com/blog/?p=3593)

Alingatong

April 5th, 2008, 05:36 AM

Guys, tapos na pala ang bidding for Phase 1 ng C3. I heard na Grace Construction ang lowest but their proposal is still subject for thorough evaluation. :cheers:

GearX

April 5th, 2008, 06:00 AM

Guys, tapos na pala ang bidding for Phase 1 ng C3. I heard na Grace Construction ang lowest but they're proposal is still subject for thorough evaluation. :cheers:

Grace Construction is the same contractor for the Tagoloan Parallel Bridge.

Alingatong

April 5th, 2008, 10:55 AM

^^Saan ba naka-base ang Grace Construction? Yan ba yong sa Ozamis City?

MackyK

April 5th, 2008, 11:49 AM

Just had an ocular inspection of Gaisano Mall Iligan and saw some improvements. Glass installation has just started and first floor area would probably be finished in 10 days' time. Tiling on the 2nd floor is also 90% completed. Mcdo can soon start moving in their equipments on the 3rd week of this month. Mcdo will occupy the space on the right side of the entrance hall. Left side is Jollibee’s. RCBC Bank (?) has also started touching their unit.

jcbroken

April 5th, 2008, 12:09 PM

^^ WOW. That's great !!! Looks like i won't be able to witness the opening of Gaisano Iligan if ever there won't be any changes on my travel overseas.

langyaw

April 5th, 2008, 12:37 PM

^^ WOW. That's great !!! Looks like i won't be able to witness the opening of Gaisano Iligan if ever there won't be any changes on my travel overseas.

most likely, like you, MackyK won't also be able to witness Gmall's opening, should his plans of travel-for-study also push through. that makes 2 of you now. at least both of you (and everyone else outside Iligan) can virtually witness the affair. sana may mga videos sa first day and first hour ng opening ng mall na ma post dito.

d4rkhowl

April 6th, 2008, 07:21 AM

hello people!

MackyK

April 6th, 2008, 07:32 AM

Does anyone here has the map of the highway route from Manila to Iligan City?

What are the cities that the travelers would be passing through?

How many barges, kilometers, hours, etc???

tough

April 6th, 2008, 08:30 AM

iliganon Boy

April 6th, 2008, 08:32 AM

hello people!

HELLO @d4rkhowl welcome to Iligan Community Thread

tough

April 6th, 2008, 08:33 AM

hello people!

:wave: Hi @d4rkhowl welcome to SSC Iligan Thread. :cheers1:

langyaw

April 6th, 2008, 08:48 AM

Does anyone here has the map of the highway route from Manila to Iligan City?

What are the cities that the travelers would be passing through?

How many barges, kilometers, hours, etc???

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23874
you can of course try consulting with our city tourism office, as they may have an idea of such a land trip. should be exciting!

tough

April 6th, 2008, 08:55 AM

Sunday, 06 April 2008

Bukidnon legislators hit exclusion of projects from Super Region's priority infra
Walter I. Balane/MindaNews
Saturday, 05 April 2008 18:23

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews / April 4) - Provincial board members here scored the National Economic Development Authority for excluding a major road project in Bukidnon from among the priority projects under the Mindanao "Super Region" development strategy.

"It is a bit disturbing that new projects have been prioritized but the Super region isn't addressing our problem with the national highway," Board Member Roland Deticio told an open forum during the province’s regular session .

Deticio cited the rehabilitation of the 130-kilometer portion of the national Sayre Highway which he said was not included among the priority projects of the Super region “even if new road projects have been earmarked in the region”.

NEDA officials were asked to update the provincial legislators of the projects under the Super region and legislators were dismayed that no major infrastructure project was lined up for Bukidnon.

Deticio described the exclusion a "mockery".

The Sayre Highway, the stretch of road from Puerto in Cagayan de Oro to Dologon in Maramag, Bukidnon, would be rehabilitated, upgraded and widened to solve the problems of access and public safety.

Last month, Presidential Assistant for Northern Mindanao Pacifico T. Pupos Jr. announced the target completion of major infrastructure projects and the list included the P7.853-billion Laguindingan International Airport Development Project in Misamis Oriental; the P173-million Ozamiz City Airport Development Project in Misamis Occidental; the P572.87-million Cagayan de Oro Port Development Project; and the P2.670-billion Panguil Bay Bridge Project in Misamis Occidental.

Other projects also included the P861-million Iligan City Circumferential Road in Lanao del Norte; the P12.731-million Lanao del Norte Provincial Hospital; Jatropha Nurseries in Bukidnon; the P1.682-billion Agus 3 Hydroelectric Power Plant in Pantas, Lanao del Norte; and the P1.856-billion Agus 6 Hydroelectric Power Plant Uprating Project in Iligan City, Lanao del Norte.

Board Member Camilo Pepito said the Arroyo administration's economic program has promised new projects “yet it cannot prioritize existing projects that play an important role in the economy of the province and Mindanao”.

Board Member Glenn Peduche said it was ironical that the province was considered a food basket for Mindanao “and yet its national highway is dilapidated”.

Ro Ann Bacal, NEDA 10 regional director, said the Regional Development Council did not receive a proposal from Bukidnon's Provincial Development Council as of 2006 when the projects for the Super region were collated by the RDC based on priority projects from LGUs.

However, a source at the Provincial Planning and Development Office who asked not to be named for lack of authority to speak on the matter told MindaNews the need to widen and upgrade the highway starting from Puerto has already reached the RDC between 2005 and 2006.

"There is still time to continue pushing for the (Sayre Highway) project," Bacal said reminding local governments not to take the planning process lightly.

Bacal said their mandate was on projects that cross provincial boundaries. She promised, however, to coordinate with the Department of Public Works and Highways for updates on the matter.

Engr. Jerry Acuña, from the DPWH 1st Engineering District maintenance section, confirmed to MindaNews that there was no proposal on the full rehabilation of the highway and that they were only doing their regular maintenance work in certain sections.

Deticio told MindaNews the portion requiring rehabilitation was finished in 1985 and should have been replaced in 2000 with a 15-year lifespan. (Walter I. Balane/MindaNews)

MindaNews (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4130&Itemid=50)

MackyK

April 6th, 2008, 10:18 AM

http://tsikot.yehey.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23874
you can of course try consulting with our city tourism office, as they may have an idea of such a land trip. should be exciting!

Salamat boss. :)

634veteran

April 6th, 2008, 11:54 PM

I've taken that trip years back via Philtranco from Pasay. You start from manila going south through the SLEX, passing through Quezon province, the Camarines provinces, albay and sorsogon. We took the ferry from Matnog, sorsogon to Allen, Samar. From northern samar, you cross the San Juanico bridge over Leyte(passing through Tacloban). You then take the second ferry ride from Liloan to Lipata (near surigao city) in surigao del norte. From there, it is smooth drive from surigao city to Butuan, gingoog, CDo and iligan.

I can't tell you the conditions of the roads right now, but as far as I can remember, the roads in Quezon are not very good.

Alingatong

April 7th, 2008, 08:26 AM

@d4rkhowl, welcome to SSC-Iligan. :cheers:

OT: I have no internet connection (in my house) since Saturday, April 5. I don't know what's happening to Globe broadband.

GearX

April 8th, 2008, 04:09 AM

it's summertime.....all roads lead to Timoga...^^

GearX

April 8th, 2008, 04:11 AM

^^Saan ba naka-base ang Grace Construction? Yan ba yong sa Ozamis City?

I think the owner is from Ozamis...but he has an Aggregates and Batching Plant at PHIVIDEC.

Ibex

April 8th, 2008, 04:58 AM

I think the owner is from Ozamis...but he has an Aggregates and Batching Plant at PHIVIDEC.

May malaking project din sila sa Davao Oriental part nung Davao-Agusan Coastal Road...

Alingatong

April 8th, 2008, 05:55 AM

Big time then pala yong Grace Construction. :)

I went to City Hall this morning at ang daming taong nag-aaply for LIA construction. :cheers:

GearX

April 8th, 2008, 05:59 AM

Grace Construction and VT Lao Construction I think is owned by the same family....based in Ozamis

Alingatong

April 8th, 2008, 07:38 AM

it's summertime.....all roads lead to Timoga...^^

Timoga was featured this morning in "Pamahaw Espesyal" of ABS-CBN NorMin. :cheers:

GearX

April 8th, 2008, 07:43 AM

Timoga was featured this morning in "Pamahaw Espesyal" of ABS-CBN NorMin. :cheers:

If not for the Marzo Family, Timoga wouldn't be as developed as today...:cheers:

Alingatong

April 8th, 2008, 07:46 AM

I hope the Marzo Family would consider building a Hotel and a convention center within their property in Timoga. :)

GearX

April 8th, 2008, 08:03 AM

I hope the Marzo Family would consider building a Hotel and a convention center within their property in Timoga. :)

may space pa ba? sa taas na lang yata available space....bilhin na lang nila yung katabi...

g0Rs

April 9th, 2008, 06:08 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2387334100_b8dfebcbf7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25376237@N08/2387334100/)
Some of NewHelix Webteam

GearX

April 9th, 2008, 06:43 AM

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2416/2387334100_b8dfebcbf7.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/25376237@N08/2387334100/)
Some of NewHelix Webteam

Saan ka dyan @gORs? :banana:

d4rkhowl

April 9th, 2008, 11:06 AM

Hi, can anyone put on a roadmap or something to the various waterfalls and other natural tourist' attractions here in iligan? That would be a great help for anyone willing to explore and enjoy those places. It would also be nice if its available in digital format where one can print it if they like.:)

@Alingatong, My Globe Broadband connection is also down since Saturday too. Connected but down as stated in the broadband modem internal configuration state. Have you found a solution to that problem? I have tried tweaking its config but to no avail.

Alingatong

April 9th, 2008, 11:15 AM

^^Good suggestion there @d4rkhowl.

-------
Re Globe broadband:

I have already reported the status of my connection to Globe Business Center here in Iligan and they promised to fix it ASAP. I hope when I get home, my internet connection is already back to normal. :)

Alingatong

April 9th, 2008, 11:18 AM

Update:

The vacant lot next to Midtown Hardware near Pala-o Market is now enclosed with a fense. Meron bang itatayong building sa lot na yan? Sana me makakasagot sa tanong ko. :)

g0Rs

April 9th, 2008, 12:34 PM

Saan ka dyan @gORs? :banana:

:lol: Wala ako dyan @GearX. Nurse po profession ko.

Alingatong

April 9th, 2008, 01:58 PM

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/4024897.jpg
SDS Pre-school at Tibanga

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/4024147.jpg
MSU-IIT Engg Tech Building

(Photos by bascug)

Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 05:51 AM

CALL FOR MANUSCRIPTS for the 15th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW)
Filed under: Opportunities

The Iligan National Writers Workshop is accepting manuscripts on its 15th year this year.

Fifteen (15) slots, five each from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are available for writing fellowships to the 15th Iligan National Writers Workshop (INWW).

Applicants are required to submit five poems, or, one short story, or, a one-act play in Filipino, English, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Waray and Chabacano (with translations) along with the applicant’s biodata, two 2X2 photos and a certification thathis/her work is original.

For short stories or plays, please submit a hard copy and a 3.5 diskette with the manuscripts encoded in MS Word 7.0.

Unpublished works are preferred. Writing fellows will be given free board and lodging, and a travel allowance. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2008.

No applications or manuscripts will be accepted if sent by fax or e-mail. Applicants are also advised to keep copies of their manuscripts since these will not be returned.

Send all applications to the 15th INWW Director, Christine Godinez-Ortega c/o OVCRE, MSU-IIT, Iligan City. For more information call Pat Cruz tels. (063) 3516131; or e-mail: ovcre-mepc@sulat. msuiit.edu. ph / cherlyadlawan@ yahoo.com .

Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 07:07 AM

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Photo updates of the underconstruction shopping arcade near JY Dimsum and JBC

Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 07:20 AM

Update:

The vacant lot next to Midtown Hardware near Pala-o Market is now enclosed with a fense. Meron bang itatayong building sa lot na yan? Sana me makakasagot sa tanong ko. :)

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Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 07:57 AM

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The red box is the location of the shopping arcade near Jy Dimsum and JBC.

The blue box is the location of the lot that is being fensed near Palao market. I saw some people working inside. :)

Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 12:55 PM

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Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Alingatong

April 10th, 2008, 01:12 PM

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Alingatong

April 11th, 2008, 09:35 AM

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Timoga spring pools - cool down a hot summer

Alingatong

April 11th, 2008, 10:17 AM

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Bella's Kitchen Chicken Ati-atihan

One of the country’s finest restaurant chains has opened its newest branch at Pryce Business Park, National Highway, Tubod, Iligan City. Bella’s Kitchen Chicken Ati-Atihan with a spacious native-inspired ambiance boasting of a more relaxed feel mostly in earth tones and situated in a 300-square meter lot is initially open to serve the public at 10:00 o’clock in the morning until 10:00 in the evening but is thinking up opening as early as 7:00 AM with some all-time favorite Filipino breakfast meals for the early bird. Customers can soon take pleasure in the relaxing sound from featured acoustic bands on certain evenings.

Bella’s Kitchen Chicken Ati-Atihan’s soft opening on Wednesday, March 26, pulled in quite a multitude of people who were either in a hurry, far from home, love dining out alone or with family or friends, or just seeking a break from the routine and predictability of home cooking. The experience became a byword for good taste in just a span of two days making its successful March 28 official opening day which kicked off with a motorcade around the city’s main streets followed by a ribbon-cutting ceremony with no less than Congressman Vicente ‘Varf’ Belmonte as special guest of honor.
With grilled chicken as its specialty and the slogan, “We did not invent barbecue. We perfected it!”, the restaurant chain is distinguished by its emphasis on taste, uniformity of low cost menu, with an identifiable flavor, aroma and texture which is characteristically Chicken Ati-atihan.

Just what exactly is Chicken Ati-Atihan all about?

To avid grilled chicken enthusiasts, Chicken Ati-Atihan, is known for its distinctive taste of juicy chicken marinated through a quality standard procedure with a taste perfected from the splash of its sauce making a mouth-watering meal served with rice and papaya pickles… a combination which will surely make your meal a feast. Indeed, "Sasayaw ka sa Sarap!" as its secondary tagline says.
Unlike other Chicken Ati-Atihan outlets in the country, Bella’s Kitchen has modified the standard menu to cater to non-pork eaters especially muslims from surrounding areas who frequent Iligan and it is seeking hallal certification making it appeal to many Iliganon folks, visitors and suburbans.

Bella’s Kitchen Chicken Ati-Atihan, owned and managed by Doris Camila Badelles, has an estimated capacity of 150 guests and accepts catering for special occasions.

Chicken Ati-Atihan which envisions itself to be “one of the most prestigious, yet affordable, sought-after Family Filipino restaurants wherever it may open its doors in the Philippines, and around the world” has now over 40 outlets nationwide and still growing. The business was inspired by the festive spirit which Kalibo Aklan has been famous for, with pioneer branches in Dumaguete. You can check the restaurant chain’s official website atwww.chickenatiatihan.com.

www.iligan.gov.ph (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=591&Itemid=1)

Alingatong

April 11th, 2008, 10:22 AM

Guys, the new Iligan City web site is now online. You may visit www.iligan.gov.ph :cheers:

Alingatong

April 11th, 2008, 11:06 AM

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^^Nice. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 11th, 2008, 11:23 AM

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TONZI

April 11th, 2008, 02:12 PM

it's so nice to see the newly designed iligan gov't website!

TONZI

April 11th, 2008, 02:16 PM

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Some of NewHelix Webteam

i think i know this guy below wearing glasses...he used to play at megabytes computer arcade which used to be at San Miguel St...he is fond of playing King of Fighters '99 and '98...

TONZI

April 11th, 2008, 02:16 PM

Alingatong

April 11th, 2008, 03:07 PM

it's so nice to see the newly designed iligan gov't website!

Agree. It's much better. I like the Online Telephone Directory Service.

Though, some lists (hotels, banks, resto, etc.) are incomplete. Some infos need updates too. :cheers:

dude_iliganon

April 11th, 2008, 03:57 PM

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Some of NewHelix Webteam

wats NewHelix Webteam? 3 of them were my schoolmates way back in highschool and college...city high and iit respectively..heheh

tough

April 11th, 2008, 08:00 PM

SMC UG CITY SPORTS COMMISSION, MILUSAD OG SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP
CIO (04/10/08)

Milusad sugod niadtong Abril 7 ning tuiga ang Saint Michael’s College ug City Sports Commission sa buhatan ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz og usa ka Summer Basketball Camp alang sa mga kabatan-onan sa siyudad.

Tuyo niini ang paghatag og higayon sa mga batan-ong mahiligon sa maong dula nga makat-on ug mapalambo ang ilang abilidad sa hard court.

Ipahigayon kini didto sa SMC Gymnasium sa Barangay San Miguel ning siyudad, ug molungtad hangtud sa Abril 25 ning tuiga.

Ang registration center alang niini mao ang High School Department sa SMC didto gihapon sa nasangpit nga barangay. Ang matag partisipante adunay pagabayran nga registration fee nga 800 pesos, nga maglangkob na usab sa usa ka libreng camp T-shirt ug usa ka basketball.

Giawhagan usab ang mga interesadong moapil sa pagtawag sa City Sports Office sa telepono numero 223-7763 o kaha sa 221-5842, celfone number 09282081632 ug pangitaa si Erwin Maata alang sa dugang kasayuran. (mta)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=598&Itemid=368)

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 03:35 AM

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Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 03:47 AM

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Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 05:26 AM

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:cheers:

Sio-Ngo is doing good in Iligan. I just hope that in the near future, the owner will consider building a permanent structure. The current bahay kubo is nice but too small for the growing clientele.

tough

April 12th, 2008, 06:03 AM

TASK FORCE ALANG SA HANJIN HIRING, MOPAHIBALO RA KUNG KINSA ANG MI-QUALIFY SA POSISYON ALANG SA AIRP
CIO 04/10/08

Ipahibalo ra sa dili madugay sa mga sakop sa Task Force alang sa Hanjin job hiring kung kinsa sa mga aplikante ang nagmalampusong makatrabaho sa Laguindingan International Airport ug Tagolo-an Ship Building Projects.

Kini ang giklaro ni kanhi Bise Mayor Pedro Generalao, Chairman sa maong task force, agi’g pagkoreher sa naunang pahibalo nga i-post niini ang maong resulta kagahapong adlawa didto sa SP Building sa City Hall.

Gipatin-aw ni Generalao nga gipadayon lamang nila kagahapong adlawa ang pagpang-apod-apod sa mga referral forms nga pinirmahan ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ngadto sa mga wala makakuha niini sa milabay’ng Sabado nga Jobs Fair didto sa IBJT-North Complex gumikan sa kakulang sa oras. Usa ang naasoy’ng porma sa mga rekisitos nga pangita-on sa Hanjin aron mapa-ilalom sa interview ang matag aplikante. Sa pagkakaron padayon pang gi-evaluate ang naha-unang grupo sa mga aplikante nga napa-ilalom na sa interview.

Matud pa, ipaagi ra unya nila sa mga programa sa radyo ug pag-post sa mga pangalan didto sa city hall ang pagpahibalo sa ma-hire nga aplikante sa duha ka proyekto. (mta)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=599&Itemid=368)

g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 06:19 AM

wats NewHelix Webteam? 3 of them were my schoolmates way back in highschool and college...city high and iit respectively..heheh

NewHelix IT Center, an ICT Company based in Iligan

g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 06:26 AM

g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 07:02 AM

Monday, April 07, 2008
Mindanao's 1st lifestyle mag launched at Marco Polo

M LIFE and Living in Mindanao, the first glossy travel and lifestyle magazine that will truly showcase the best of Mindanao, will finally arrive in magazine stands and leading bookstores nationwide starting April 2008.

A quarterly publication, M features interesting pieces on adventure destinations, culinary pursuits, investment hubs, nocturnal activities, unique fashion creations, entertainment and wellness enclaves, profitable business endeavors, contemporary lifestyle and the people who have made a difference in Mindanao, painting a fresh image on the island as peaceful, successful and modern.

"We want to give readers glimpses of Mindanao contemporary lifestyle that is far from the stereotypical imaging of Mindanao as conflict ridden and backward. M truly marks a milestone in the history of Mindanao publishing as the first lifestyle magazine with national and international distribution that tackles life and living in Mindanao," according to editor-in-chief Jean Claire Dy.

For its premiere issue, M Life and Living in Mindanao will feature a piece on Budget Travel to Bukidnon and the Beaches of Mindanao on Travel, the award-winning innovations of fashion purveyor Dodjie Batu on Fashion & Trends, the artistic ingenuity of the Integrated Performing Arts Guild of Iligan on Arts & Culture, a peek on the fascinating use of space and design of Handuman ancestral home on Living, a bite of the famous "amik" delicacy of Muslim Mindanao on Cuisine, strolling along the vibrant nocturnal haunts of Cagayan de Oro on Nightlife, a fresh perspective of one of Mindanao's true woman of substance Ms Margarita Moran Floirendo on the Cover Story, and many other exciting stories, events, interactive pages and travel tips about the ins-and-outs of this island paradise.

The magazine's Davao Launch is April 8, 6 p.m. at the Mindanao Room of The Marco Polo, Davao.

Source (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/04/07/life/mindanao.s.1st.lifestyle.mag.launched.at.marco.polo.html)

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 07:47 AM

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April 12th, 2008, 07:52 AM

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tough

April 12th, 2008, 01:05 PM

Friday, Apr. 11 2008
Waste Recovery, Inc. (Stock Symbol: WRII) Acquires & Merges With Alternative Green Technology and Energy Company -- Biodiesel, Biofuels, Biogas Production; Changes Name to GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc.

CAGAYN DE ORO, PHILIPPINES, Apr 11, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Waste Recovery, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: WRII), a Texas Corporation, will File its 8K for a Name Change to GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. and its Acquisition/Disposition of Assets.

Waste Recovery (WRII) entered into an agreement on April 8, 2008 to acquire 100% of GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. (GGRE) in exchange for 9,500,000 super voting preferred shares and 1,000,000 post reverse split shares of Waste Recovery, Inc. Waste Recovery will reorganize so that every shareholder holding 10,000 common shares of WRII will receive 1 new unrestricted and 10 new restricted GGRE common shares in exchange thereof. GGRE currently controls through joint venture agreements, approximately 3,000 hectares of land in Mindanao Island and 300 hectares in Batan Island of which Jatropha seedlings have been planted. GGRE is now preparing the 3,000 hectares of land as GGRE's Jatropha Plantation. Another 10,000 hectares are in the process for acquisition in Bukidnon, Mindanao Island. As a part of the Agreement, Waste Recovery will change its name to GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. (GGRE) and has appointed new officers and directors effective April 8, 2008.

The GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. (GGRE) Company is a growing international green technology and environmental energy company that is working to fully utilize both agricultural oil-based mineral resources and alternative energy sources produced from sugarcane, coconut, Jatropha, sweet Sorghum and other crops. GGRE is considered as a development-stage company and will remain in this status until revenues are generated from the first Jatropha productions begin: estimated production is during the Fall of 2008.

GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. (GGRE) shall be one of the foremost biodiesel, biofuels, and biogas companies in the Philippines, seeking an equilibrium between the current oil-based technologies biodiesel, biofuels, biogas, and utilizing long-term partnerships by harnessing the involvement of private groups, local governments and host communities, achieving consistent profitability, and making its contribution to the delight of its shareholders, customers, employees, and the environment.

BIODIESEL PRODUCTION

Company Field Director Rey Oliva managed the planting of the first Jatropha seedlings in the 300 hectares of land of the Island of Batan. Additional 3,000 hectares of land are being prepared for Jatropha plantation. There are another 10,000 hectares being offered for acquisitions in the Island of Mindanao to become a third Jatropha Plantation. Batan Island is a rich island with feedstocks include copra (dried coconut kernel), available in plentiful supply in that area, and the plentiful berries of the easily propagated Jatropha plant, known to be similar to fossil fuel in their chemical composition and requiring a short cycle from planting to harvest (approximately 7 months). GGRE is cooperating with the Philippines Department of Science & Technology (DOST) toward a design of the proposed biodiesel fuel production plant, and the company's engineers and environmental consultants will conduct an investigation into the environmental effects of cultivating the Jatropha plant on a commercial scale.

GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc.'s (GGRE) mission and vision is to partner with the Philippine government and local host communities to acquire land for manufacturing/distribution facilities of alternative energy products. In addition, GGRE is involved in providing products and services targeting the resource-rich yet fiscally poor host communities in order to create orderly and sustainable jobs, with manufacturing of bio-fuels, biodiesel and biogas that promote the growth of this high-potential energy industry in the Philippines, and the design and construction of wind energy power plants to supply electricity to remote areas throughout the Philippines.

The recent enactment in January 2007 of Republic Act No. 9367, otherwise known as "An Act to Direct the Use of Biofuels, Establishing for this purpose the Biofuel Program...", has sparked interest in the Alternative or Renewable Energy Sector in the Philippines. This has resulted in some foreign companies setting up biofuel production facilities in areas with vast sugarcane fields (raw material for bioethanol), coconut plantations (raw material for biodiesel), and Jatropha (raw material for biodiesel).

A Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the 300 hectares lot owners in Batan Island, Albay and with the KAHIB indigenous people association of Binasan, Iligan City, Mindanao, Philippines with a land area of 3,000 hectares had been designated to be developed as Jatropha Plantations, providing raw materials for the production of biofuel.

Our portfolio of products and services is mainly comprised of electricity biodiesel, biofuels and biogas. While electricity still accounts for a great majority of the world's energy needs, biofuel technologies are rapidly emerging to provide preferred alternatives and environment friendly substitutes for oil-based fuels. This diversification in product lines bodes well for our future viability and growth. We are continuing to identify and assess new potential biofuel/biogas manufacturing sites for the geographic relevance and operational efficiency. We are in the search for more vast lands to plant raw materials such as Jatropha and Sorghum to be use in the production of biodiesel.

Products: (1) Biofuels: Fuels, produced from renewable biological resources such as crops, biomass, or wastes. Most widely used are bioethanol and biodiesel. This is expected to become a significant source of revenue for the Company because of the growing trend toward the use of biofuels in lieu of petroleum products, mainly due to environmental concerns. (2) Biogas: Gas produced from garbage/waste, animal manures, grass/leaves, community waste. As an added benefit, through waste management implemented to produce fuel, environmental pollution is ameliorated.

"Our Global focus is designed to allow us to be responsive to demands for the resources/products we extract and/or produce. This is calculated to permit us to exercise significant control in our forecasts of supply and demand in the world oil and biofuels/biogas and electricity markets. We believe that the expanding demand in the transportation sector, especially in emerging countries, for fuels will continue at an unprecedented rate. Our sale of biofuels will become our major revenue-generating business," exclaimed CEO R. Bernard.

For more information about Jatropha Oil visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jatropha_biodiesel.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. is a fast growing international energy company searching the Philippine Archipelago, for opportunities to explore and to produce, market, and utilize alternative energy products such as biofuels, biogas energies. GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. is recognized to become one of the leaders in the bio green technology and other alternative energy industry, helping the country achieve energy self-sufficiency and sustainability through the exploration and production of natural indigenous energy resources. The company, through aggregation of manpower and production, intends to capitalize on economies of scale in the extraction, processing and commodities selling and trading. GreenGold Ray Energies, Inc. is committed to the implementation of sustainable green technologies to achieve fiscal strength based on the principle of Profit-People-Planet. Management continues to focus on achieving profit, while conducting business with utmost consideration and compassion for people and protection of our planet and the environment.

FORWARD STATEMENTS:

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

CONTACT:
Investor Relations -
Andy de Los Santos
Phone # USA 424-653-0189
e-mail: Email ContactSOURCE: Waste Recovery, Inc.

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FOXBusiness (http://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/industries/energy/article/waste-recovery-stock-symbol-wrii-acquires-merges-alternative-green-technology_558903_11.html)

tough

April 12th, 2008, 01:16 PM

Iliganons urge business tycoon Boza to run fo city mayor in 2010

Iligan City – Recently, the people of Iligan or the Iliganons and several sectors are urging business tycoon Jojo Boza to run for city mayor of this city in the 2010 national elections, a reliable source said.

The source claimed they have encouraged Boza to run for city mayor due to the following grounds and reasons, that the present administration supposedly has no political will in the implementation of development plans and the incumbent city has delegated his executive powers to the members of the Sangguniang Panglungsod and the legislative council thereby affecting the effective implementations of development plans of the city government.

In prioritizing the acquisitions of new vehicles and other “not needed” priority projects by this administration, it has affected the salaries of the contractual workers by non payment and many people in the various barangays, especially in the hinterlands are living in poverty that basic services are not delivered, the source added.

The source said that they have also questioned the hiring of city government consultants who are supposedly paid on a case-to-case or piece work basis, but it seems and they seem like regular employees.

On the other hand, the source said that they will organize a political party with an ideology of platforms and programs not traditional politics which is based on personality and patronage, so they can uplift the living conditions of the people and address the poverty problem.

That their political party in 2010 must have the principle and philosophy of transparent governance for the benefit of the people and its constituencies, the source said.

With this program, the people would be enlightened with new progressive politics to elevate their political maturity and awareness wherein they they could now elect a candidate with a party platform and programs that aimed to benefit the various sectors of our society and the people in general, the source said.

THE MOUNT BALATUCAN MONITOR (http://balatucan.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/jojo-boza-urged-to-run-for-iligan-city-top-post/)

g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 01:56 PM

Bidding Alang Sa C3 Project, Natapos Na Niadtong Adlaw'ng Biyernes
CIO 04/10/08

Natapos na niadtong adlaw’ng Biyernes, petsa kwatro sa bulan sa Abril, didto sa rehiyonal nga buhatan sa Department of Public Works and Highways sa Cagayan de Oro ang Bidding alang sa ipatuman nga Circumferential Road 3 (C3) Project sa Dakbayan sa Iligan.

Sumala ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz, masayran pipila ka adlaw gikan karon kung kinsa ang mida-ug nga contractor alang niini ug ang pihong adlaw kanus-a pagasugdan ang pagtrabaho sa maong proyekto.

Matud pa, kabahin sa phase 1 sa C3 Project ang pagtrabaho sa tulo ka mga tulay nga mao’y magdugtong sa 17 ka kilometro nga internal highway sa atong dakbayan nga manukad didto sa Barangay San Roque ug mugola sa Sitio Nonucan sakop sa Barangay Maria Cristina.

Subay usab niini nga kalambo-an, nagla-um si Mayor Cruz nga magpasabot usab nga makahatag ang siyudad og dugang oportunidad sa panarbaho sa higayon nga ipatuman na ang maong proyekto. (mta)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/~nefarios/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=600&Itemid=368)

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 02:05 PM

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Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 02:06 PM

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g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 02:17 PM

Kelan naupdate ang city gov't website? Ngayong ko lang nakita. Much much better :)

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 02:20 PM

Yesterday @gORs.

Yes. Way better than the green one. :cheers:

g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 02:54 PM

^^ Kailangan pa iupdate ang mga data.

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 02:59 PM

^^ Kailangan pa iupdate ang mga data though

That's right. I know they're still working on it. Bitin kasi yong mga info at mga lists. Ganoon pa man, maganda na siya at mas professional ang dating.

I also love the banner(s). :cheers:

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ph_matrix

April 12th, 2008, 03:02 PM

^^ wow.. ikaw gumawa nyan @Alingatong ? :)

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 03:05 PM

^^No. Those are random banners of the city website. Though some of the pics were mine. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 03:06 PM

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Alingatong

April 12th, 2008, 04:03 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:30 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:31 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:40 PM

National Hi-Way near Global Steel

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:41 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:48 PM

Tubod Bridge
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Some beautification project
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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:55 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 04:56 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 05:00 PM

North Bound Terminal Entrance / lobby
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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 05:04 PM

Tubod, Lanao del Norte Crossing
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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 05:12 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 05:14 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 05:16 PM

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jcbroken

April 12th, 2008, 05:20 PM

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g0Rs

April 12th, 2008, 10:24 PM

That's right. I know they're still working on it. Bitin kasi yong mga info at mga lists. Ganoon pa man, maganda na siya at mas professional ang dating.

I also love the banner(s). :cheers:

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h117/Alingatong/SSC/banner.jpg

I like this one too.

http://www.iligan.gov.ph/images/stories/header/banner4.jpg

Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 12:36 AM

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The South-bound terminal is a lot busier than the North-bound. :ohno:

Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 12:58 AM

Discover Mimbalot Falls an 11 km drive from the center of the city, located at Barangay Buru-un, Iligan City. It is approximately 90 ft. and 18 ft. wide. A breathtaking place to commune with nature, and take a dip in the cool fresh water pools around the area.

An untapped paradise waiting to be discovered or rediscovered for the balikbayans! We were lucky enough that no one was washing their clothes when we were there. Best time to go is morning to 4pm.. before the locals come in with tuba or gin to drink at the side of the falls.. We were there after lunch.. we didnt feel the heat too much since the area is full of trees and the water splashing around gives you a fresh spray of spring water to refresh your skin.

http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/mimbalut-falls.jpg
hydro massage iligan style - the rushing cool water felt so refreshing and relaxing.. just like having a real massage under the waterfalls.

http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/travel-iligan.jpg

http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/iligan-waterfalls.jpg

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wooden bridge for the less adventurous..

http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/waterfalls.jpg
tables and chairs at bottom of the waterfalls.

http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/traveldestination.jpg

Text and Photos by Anton (http://www.photo.net.ph/blogalicious/2008/04/12/mimbalot-falls-iligan-city-pocket-of-paradise-in-mindanao/)

Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 01:20 AM

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Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 04:13 AM

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g0Rs

April 13th, 2008, 06:21 AM

The South-bound terminal is a lot busier than the North-bound. :ohno:

Most jeepneys and vans are here kasi

Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 07:20 AM

Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 07:33 AM

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Alingatong

April 13th, 2008, 07:35 AM

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g0Rs

April 13th, 2008, 07:55 AM

^^It's good to have 2 terminals but I doubt if it's economically advantageous to the city. The North-bound terminal was financed under loan program and the city government is still paying for it. While the North-bound terminal is under utilized, here's another project, the South-bound terminal which the city is paying for the lot rental. The city government is spending more than its earnings from these projects.

The North-bound terminal is not yet fully utilized. Almost half of the lot will be used for the bagsakan market. Di pa kasi tapos ang hinterland agricultural highway (C3 and Iligan-Bukidnon Road) kaya idle pa rin.

langyaw

April 13th, 2008, 12:56 PM

Kelan naupdate ang city gov't website? Ngayong ko lang nakita. Much much better :)

at the "complaint" page, one sees:

Filing Complaints on Public Service
Service Description: Pursuant to Executive Order no. 53, series of 2005, and City Legal Office Order # 01-05, this service provides an avenue for people to file their complaints on the city’s public services, as well as complaints on government employee’ misconduct.
Department: City Mayor’s Office
Division: People’s Complaints and Action Center (PCAC)
Location: 2nd Floor, City Hall Main Building
Head of Office: Mario O. Edmilao
Contact Number: (063)225-3050 or text to 0917-7167263
E-mail Address: cmo_pcac@yahoo.com

I ask: Why use a yahoo address and not the LGU's official mailbox?
To me, this is not a very sincere gesture that people's complaints would actually be read. :ohno:They should change this right away.

Alingatong

April 14th, 2008, 03:01 AM

^^Ewan ko lang ha pero sana direct na lang sa Legal Office yong mga complaints. Palagay ko, ginawa lang tong service na to para may mabigyan ng trabaho kuno. As you can see, maraming mga taong gumagala-gala lang sa City Hall, me sweldo pero di mo malalaman kung ano talaga ang mga functions nila. At ang dami ring mga consultants kuno ha.

Alingatong

April 14th, 2008, 08:29 AM

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jhunix

April 14th, 2008, 09:11 PM

Iligan thanks DCWD for water assistance
By Ben O. Tesiorna

SOME sectors in Davao City may be criticizing the Davao City Water District (DCWD) for some reasons or another, but in Iligan City they are all praises for the technical assistance the water utility has rendered for the Iligan's waterworks system.

In a resolution passed by the Iligan City Council, they praised DCWD and its technical staff "for their all-around support, including their technical assistance," for their inputs in designing a major waterworks system.

It was learned that Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz is embarking on a P500 million waterworks system in an effort to address the city's future water needs.

The Iligan City Waterworks System (ICWS) reportedly requested the DCWD and its in-house experts to validate its blueprint.

"Engineers Rey Chavez, manager of Engineering and Construction, and Ronald Munoz gave their utmost support in reviewing the Engineering and Analysis using the facilities and capabilities of DCWD," the resolution stated.

The Iligan councilors also noted that DCWD personnel toured their ICWS counterparts "of their facilities and provided engineering documents to help in the implementation of the Iligan waterworks project".

"Without the DCWD's earnest support to the ICWS personnel, their visit to Davao would not have been that fruitful and successful," the councilors said in their resolution.

In a statement, DCWD general manager Rodora Gamboa said the ICWS's commendation "reflects our commitment to professionalism and our dedication to the public interest. Such a gesture of appreciation humbles and at the same time inspires us at DCWD to work harder for our customers."

Gamboa lamented the fact that some sectors are not happy with how DCWD is rendering their service, which in other areas are being hailed. In a casual talk Saturday, Gamboa said they first hesitated in making the Iligan resolution public but said it's high time that the public know the accolades they are getting from other areas just so as to prove that their water district here in Davao City is still the among the best water districts in the country. (BOT with NG)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/04/15/news/iligan.thanks.dcwd.for.water.assistance.html

boju2

April 15th, 2008, 01:03 AM

634veteran

April 15th, 2008, 01:29 AM

FYI

US dept of state upgraded processing for immigrant visa for nurses to petitions filed March1, 2006 or earlier.

Alingatong

April 15th, 2008, 02:59 AM

Ganda ng bus terminal parang mall...:okay:

Pagkakaalam ko, ang concept ng terminal ay parang mini-mall talaga. May mga souvenir shops, fastfoods, boutiques, ATM machines, etc. Pero di kasi ganoon ka-attractive sa ngayon kasi nga bus na lang ang gumagamit since yong mga jeepneys at vans andoon na sa South-bound terminal. Kaya wala masyadong naingganyong kumuha ng space. Siguro, once matapos na ang C3 na dadaan mismo sa IBJT, baka dumami na ang interesado at mag-boboom na ang area. :)

BobNewYorkUSA

April 15th, 2008, 06:05 AM

I have just returned from my visit to Iligan City. After two years of " Websurfing Iligan " I finally arrived there " In Person ". Over the course of two years I was able to make some genuine friends there who welcomed me with open arms and toured me all over the city proper and to nearby attractions that I have viewed here on SSC and many other websites. This time instead of looking at pictures on an internet screen, I became part of the pictures ! It is a thrill to have that feeling that compares to nothing else in the world.

Everything I wanted to see, many of which had been prompted by your pics seen here I was able to see and experience. I got my wish of taking a ride on a jeepney to go to Jollibee for Hamburgers ( and a lot more hehehe ). I toured MSU-IIT for 4 hours, Descended and climbed the approx. 400 steps to Tinago Falls ( with a few breaks to catch my breath LOL ) , saw the Spring Fed Pools at Timoga Park, and much more.

My stay at the Elena Tower Hotel proved to be the best possible location I could have asked for waking up each morning with the telescopic sign at Jollibee Tibanga staring me in the face made my day ! Having an Internet Cafe right next to Elena Tower was a big plus as I had never experienced an Internet cafe before and I visited quite a few of them as to me they were also an attraction.

Many of my evenings in Iligan City were spent at CLub 7 also right next to Elena Tower proved to be a perfect place for me to have a few San Miguels and gather with genuine friends I had made in Iligan during the prior two years of websurfing. The service and attention to detail by the friendly and polite wait staff were " First Class " for a venue of this type. As I am not really into " Rock Joints " or todays " Dance Clubs " , the Live and Local entertainment featured at Club 7 suited my taste perfectly.

I recieved a personal invitation from Mayor Lawrence LL Cruz to meet him at City Hall, have a tour of City Hall and other buildings in the City Hall Complex and this was one of the highlights of my visit. Once again, it enabled me to visit and see things that are of particular interest to me which may not always appear on tourist maps and brochures.

Since the initial activation of the City-Wide security camera system I have regularly viewed the cams available on the Internet from my home half way around the world from Iligan City. My visit enabled me to look at the cams positioned at City Hall, The Plaza, and Quezon & Roxas. It was a real thrill for me to see the actual cams and be in their view instead of just looking at the output of the cams on the internet at home. From now on when I view them I will be able to sense the sound, the climate, and all of my other senses of actually being there.

As this was my first venture to a tropical climate and the part of the world where Iligan City is, I had visited a " Travel Doctor " here in the USA a few weeks prior to my long journey to Iligan City. In addition to recieving 4 vaccinations, I was issued several packages of text information with many advisories to avoid becoming ill from potential bacteria, organisms, parasites etc. not commonly found in the Northeast USA where I live. These advisories included such things as not drinking any tap water or anything made with it such as ice cubes, coffee, etc and best to drink bottled ( purified ) water only. Also to avoid undercooked and raw foods and most seafood. No dairy products as they may or may not have pasteurized and that included ice cream.

I had researched Jollibee Foods Corp and with their varied menue, their reputation to uphold, and their well established reputation I felt from the start that if nothing else, most menu selections at Jollibee would be ok for me. Little by little, starting with a couple of plain burgers and krispy fries I expanded my variety of Jolli-Food even to include Jolli-Zert ( Ice Cream Based ). I had waited so long to go to Jollibee ( we dont have them in my part of the world ) I was willing to take the gamble and I never once had the slightest digestive discomfort or sickness of any kind during my entire stay in Iligan City. I asked the manager at Jollibee Tibanga about their water and I was informed they had a special tap connected to an " in house " purification system and I was offered to view their most recent water analysis documentation if I wished to.

A little at a time and with the advice of my friends in Iligan a few days later I visited some other dining establishments in Iligan that I had seen in pics and videos such as Big Ben, Lai Lai, a few others I can not remember at the moment. Second to Jollibee, my most memorable Iligan eatery would have to be Zoeys Cafe. Real home style cooking, supurb service, a clean and bright interior with the tables I sat at in excellent condition ( no noticeable wear on table surfaces, chairs etc. ) and very pleasant conversation with the owner and staff. Amoungst other things, I particularly enjoyed the Lasagnia and Carot Cake . What about the precautions I had recieved about consuming dairy products ( cheese in the lasagnia and icing on the carrot cake ) ? NO Problem at Zoeys Cafe or any of the other restaurants I went to in Iligan City although I did linit my intake to one serving of each item at a time. I cetainly appreciate the " generous " size serving of Carrot Cake as it is one of my favorites.

I do not consider myself to be the typical tourist. Yes I do enjoy seeing some tourist sites although I am more interested in seeing everyday things and experience some of what the people that live there experience to gain some kind of insight to the realities of life there. Thanks to my extensive websearching of Iligan City, the genuine friendships I have made there which I feel form a diverse group of people of different ages and backgrounds a better experience could not be purchased at any price. As with any vacation the time seemed to go by so quickly. Many thanks to this SSC Group for your informative posts and pics. When I figure out how to post pics here I will include some taken during my visit.

I look forward to returning to Iligan City in the future. I was glad to experience the existing Gaisano Dept Store before it is relocated to the soon to open Gaisano Mall.

To sumarize and speaking from my own experience I found Iligan City to be " Simply Amazing ! "

yantao

April 15th, 2008, 06:52 AM

langyaw

April 15th, 2008, 07:44 AM

<SNIP>

To sumarize and speaking from my own experience I found Iligan City to be " Simply Amazing ! "

that's a nice tagline, too.
glad you enjoyed your visit BobNewYorkUSA! :cheers:
as to posting your pix, ask the mainstays to help you with it, viz., Alingatong, gors, jcbroken, etc., I'm sure they'll be glad to help you.

GearX

April 15th, 2008, 07:50 AM

spread the word BobNewYorkUSA....
:master::master::master:

langyaw

April 15th, 2008, 07:50 AM

i remember b4 when the bus terminal was just beside uccp..convenient sad bya 2 kay d kau layo but d space is quite small lng and d kau mka accomodate sa mga bus n2...now if ur goin 2 cdo medyo far sad ang north terminal, feels like na abot nka sa cdo by the tym u arive sa terminal:nuts:
but i agree better njud sya rn spacious, nya more stores, mas secure, layo lng jud.....wat do u guys think about splitting the terminals bet north & south bound?wud u hav liked it if there was only 1 terminal?
have a nice day my fellow iliganons!!!:banana:

yantao, the terminals were intentionally located where they are to decongest the city from all those big buses competing for road space with all other vehicles at the city's main artery, the national highway. it also helps in growing the business district to the suburban or fringe areas by enticing investors to put up shops to cater to travellers' needs.

Alingatong

April 15th, 2008, 08:15 AM

TONZI

April 15th, 2008, 09:42 AM

its so nice to hear that some people recognized the usefulness of SSC...thanks for that nice commendation Bob! and a round of applause to Iligan SSC forumers!!!
------------------------------------------------------------------------
i would like to comment about our North and South bus terminals.

The IBJT North has the capacity to hold traffic for both north and south bound buses. I dont think the project of the South Bound terminal is really needed as of this moment but they pursued with it and the govt is actually spending on it at the same time wasting that investment to the owner's of the lot which reportedly to be of the Lluch's.

Perhaps, the south bound terminal as of this moment is not a necessity to build with regard to the capacity of the North Bound terminal to handle the terminal traffic for both north and south bound buses and jeeps. The building of the south bound terminal even put more effect to the existing problems that the North Bound project had during the time of Mayor Quijano.

I'm only pointing out to the value for money in investing the government money. We need to think of ways on what is an appropriate project for the moment without wasting government money. If the North Bound Terminal had problems, then our officials should look for ways on not to inflict more problems on it.

Anyhow, they have pursued the South Bound project but at least in the future they should think of a good planning that's appropriate to the city's current needs without wasting government money.

Alingatong

April 15th, 2008, 10:43 AM

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Register Now! (http://mindanaotrade.com/)

g0Rs

April 15th, 2008, 02:21 PM

Nakausap ko si BOB sa phone while he was at Zoey Cafe. If only hindi ako busy nameet ko sana sya personally. Anyway, I'm glad he enjoyed his stay in Iligan. :)

Alingatong

April 16th, 2008, 12:55 AM

http://mindanao.com/photoblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/iligan-cdo-pics-279.jpg

Here is my friend, Bob from New York, who just got back from visiting Iligan City. Bob told me that this was the best vacation of his life! Glad to hear that, Bob.

http://mindanao.com/photoblog (http://mindanao.com/photoblog/?p=4093)

boju2

April 16th, 2008, 01:12 AM

^^Wow, ganda ng Mason Marker:cheers:

GearX

April 16th, 2008, 06:40 AM

^^Wow, ganda ng Mason Marker:cheers:

your initials BoJu sa marker...:lol:

CGYanon

April 16th, 2008, 07:16 AM

go go go Iligan!
http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll56/rusteel/twincities.gif
o diba parang Seattle-Tacoma, Dallas-Fortworth, Minneapolis-St.Paul ang dating sa States? hehe just kidding. walang magalit :banana:

boju2

April 16th, 2008, 07:44 AM

your initials BoJu sa marker...:lol:

:D hindi yan sa akin, may G sa gitna...

GearX

April 16th, 2008, 07:50 AM

:D hindi yan sa akin, may G sa gitna...

kay @goRs yan...:cheers:

MackyK

April 16th, 2008, 07:58 AM

Padaan lang. Maayong hapon Iligan!

Installed na ang mga glass panels sa 1st floor at 2nd floor ng Gmall-Iligan. The contractor is rushing up the completion the first two floors by the 2nd week of May b/c the owner wants it opened on the 3rd or 4th week of May. Not sure though kung kakayanin, but the guys are working really fast.

All elevators are now working. Again, there are 7 elevators in the mall. Aircon OK na rin. Ceiling on the ground floor not yet!!! grrrrr. :lol:

in a month's time from now, tapos na rin ang Mcdo. Yung iba, natagalan yata. may kaunting problem with the design pero na approved na kaylan lang din.

pictures will be posted here on or before the end of the month. Might need Alingatong, Gors and company for that, I'm afraid. Hehehe! :lol:

GearX

April 16th, 2008, 08:19 AM

All elevators are now working. Again, there are 7 elevators in the mall. Aircon OK na rin. Ceiling on the ground floor not yet!!! grrrrr. :lol:

@MackyK, elevators ba or escalators? :cheers:

TONZI

April 16th, 2008, 08:47 AM

^^me 2 elevators sa atrium at escalators on the north and south wing as well as the department store.

cant_tnac

April 16th, 2008, 10:02 AM

Alingatong

April 16th, 2008, 10:09 AM

^^Aside from the 2 elevators located at the Atrium, maybe there are other service elevators to lift goods/stocks or for service/staff use only. :)

GearX

April 16th, 2008, 10:20 AM

^^Aside from the 2 elevators located at the Atrium, maybe there are other service elevators to lift goods/stocks or for service/staff use only. :)

I think 2 elevators sa atrium, 1 service elevator for goods and 7 escalators

cant_tnac

April 16th, 2008, 10:34 AM

Until now, I can't imagine kung papano i.hahandle yung traffic malapit sa mall pag nag.open na to?......kayo, maillalarawan nio ba?

Alingatong

April 16th, 2008, 11:01 AM

^^Pwede namang i-reroute. Yong papasok ng downtown area galing North, pwedeng doon dadaan sa Badelles Sr. St (former J. Luna St.). Yong palabas ng downtown papuntang North yon yong dadaan ng GMall.

MackyK

April 16th, 2008, 03:44 PM

7 elevators. 3 of them are service elevators but 2 of the 3 are convertible to customers' uses. 2 elevators are in the atrium. all the rest are scattered all over the mall.

Aside from those elevators there are also 16 escalators, and lots and lots of staircases. There used to be 24 escalators all throughout the mall but they were later downsized to 16 as some areas would need to be leased out to customers. Ang labo nga eh.

Finally, there’s no more National Bookstore for this mall. National needed 6,000 square meters and the mall couldn’t provide such size anymore. Sa laki ng mall kinulang pa ng gusting mag lease. Astig nga, eh! :lol: So expect another Gaisano Mall after this. Malamang hindi na ako makakasawsaw dun. Alis na ako nyan eh.

MackyK

April 16th, 2008, 03:54 PM

Until now, I can't imagine kung papano i.hahandle yung traffic malapit sa mall pag nag.open na to?......kayo, maillalarawan nio ba?

Entrances to the parking are on the front of the mall and exit points will be at the back -- kung car yan ha. For human traffic, there's an entrance on the side of the mall facing Eltanal's building aside from the one on the front. There will also be an overpass for those who will be coming from Tibanga area, though I’m afraid that might not be the priority at the moment – interior muna mauna sa ngayon. But it will be built eventually. Hindi pwedeng hindi or maka-leche-leche ang daloy ng trapeko sa highway. :lol:

Alingatong

April 16th, 2008, 04:11 PM

^^Expected na talaga na magkaroon ng buhol-buhol na traffic sa bandang yan lalo na during the opening period. Excited lahat eh. Pero maaayos din yan. Alam naman natin na hindi papayag ang traffic management sa nga ganyang systema kaya hahanap din sila ng paraan. Wait and see na lang muna tayo. :)

Alingatong

April 16th, 2008, 04:29 PM

g0Rs

April 16th, 2008, 06:22 PM

g0Rs

April 16th, 2008, 06:45 PM

PHILIPPINE CHESS TEAM to DRESDEN OLYMPIAD 2008
Mar 22 - 24 REGIONAL ELIMINATION - X Iligan City

This event was held at the St. Michaels High School Auditorium, Bgy. San Miguel, Iligan City and Sponsored by Iligan City Government headed by Mayor Lawrence Cruz. Johnnel Balquin of Misamis Or. won the championship trophy but halved the top two cash prizes with Ben Palao of Iligan after a higher tie break. Both took home P 6,000 each and earned a seat in the semi-finals. Rounding up the five qualifiers were Bengt Largo (Iligan), Victor Bruce Lluch (Iligan) and Jeriel Manlimbana (Bukidnon) who got 5.5 pts. and P 3,167.00 each. Placing 6th – 10th were Khimmy King (Iligan), Nazario Ubanan (CDO), Danny Aguam (Iligan), Maximo Ramos, Jr. (cebugay) and Sonny Lumancas (CDO) who each gathered 5 pts and P 1,200 each.

Source (http://ncfphilippines.org/)

g0Rs

April 16th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay:
as of August 1, 2007

ILIGAN CITY 308,046

Abuno 4,590
Bonbonon 1,510
Bunawan 1,889
Buru-un 12,041
Dalipuga 14,872
Digkilaan 4,511
Hinaplanon 13,453
Kabacsanan 2,163
Kiwalan 6,968
Mahayhay 9,882
Mainit 2,636
Mandulog 4,022
Maria Cristina 10,882
Palao 9,506
Poblacion 5,187
Puga-an 6,409
Rogongon 5,198
Santa Elena 4,842
Santa Filomena 6,714
Suarez 16,974
Tambacan 13,906
Saray-Tibanga 12,119
Tipanoy 10,983
Tominobo Proper 9,140
Tominobo Upper 1,848
Tubod 28,794
Bagong Silang 6,664
Del Carmen 7,721
Dulag 740
San Miguel 4,776
Santiago 7,953
Santo Rosario 2,329
Tibanga 8,787
Acmac 5,355
Ditucalan 3,474
Hindang 846
Kalilangan 821
Lanipao 1,592
Luinab 6,163
Panoroganan 3,061
San Roque 3,380
Ubaldo Laya 10,220
Upper Hinaplanon 6,158
Villa Verde 6,967

Iligan City registered a total population of 308,046 persons in the year 2007 up from 285,061 in 2000. This translated to an average annual growth rate of 0.93 percent. Same percentage points from the 1995 to 2000 period.

National Statistics Office (http://www.census.gov.ph)

TONZI

April 17th, 2008, 05:36 AM

7 elevators.

Finally, there’s no more National Bookstore for this mall. National needed 6,000 square meters and the mall couldn’t provide such size anymore. Sa laki ng mall kinulang pa ng gusting mag lease. Astig nga, eh! :lol: So expect another Gaisano Mall after this. Malamang hindi na ako makakasawsaw dun. Alis na ako nyan eh.

sayang, i would have preferred National Bookstore in that mall coz i prefer to look for books to read...sana National would look for a commercial complex where they can put their branch here in Iligan or perhaps they would wait for the next mall that would be built here?

GearX

April 17th, 2008, 05:46 AM

sayang, i would have preferred National Bookstore in that mall coz i prefer to look for books to read...sana National would look for a commercial complex where they can put their branch here in Iligan or perhaps they would wait for the next mall that would be built here?

The intent is there so expect National Bookstore to look for another area, perhaps not even a mall but a commercial building with a vacant space of 6,000 sq.m. Perhaps the City Government can help them....:cheers:

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 10:35 AM

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Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines 17th National Convention at the historic landmark Manila Hotel April 17-19, 2008

As the presiding officer in local legislative bodies in local government units (LGUs) in the country, vice mayors have a critical role to play in enacting ordinances that will improve the delivery of basic services and maintain the integrity of governance processes on the local level.

Organized under the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines, the local legislative officers have continued to facilitate innovations in local government, chiefly through the introduction of information and communication technologies in legislation and in assisting the local chief executives implement ordinances and deliver basic services.

Today, the League of Vice Mayors of the Philippines, in holding their 17th National Convention, revisit the best practices in e-governance and discuss means to further improve local governance processes through Information and Communications Technology (ICT) applications.

With the theme "Excellence in Local Legislation through Information and Communications Technology,’’ discussions in the plenary sessions will include the presentation of e-governance outcomes applied in LGUs. An important database, the e-Legis Reference System, and the template to measure local government performance, the Department of Interior and Local Government’s Local Government Performance Management System, will also be presented. The Philippine National Police will also provide the vice mayors a view of the current state of peace and order in the nation.

We congratulate the Vice Mayors’ League of the Philippines led by its National President Iligan City Vice Mayor Henry C. Dy, its Officers and Members, on the occasion of its 17th National Convention at the historic landmark Manila Hotel and wish them success in all their endeavors.

Manila Bulletin Online (http://www.mb.com.ph/OPED20080417122070.html)

Taegon

April 17th, 2008, 10:42 AM

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 10:54 AM

MGA REPRESENTANTE SA CONSULTING FIRM ALANG SA PANGUIL BAY BRIDGE PROJECT, NAKIGTAGBO KANG MAYOR CRUZ
04/16/08

Nakigtagbo kang Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz niadtong nakalabay’ng adlaw sila si Mr. Peter Benson ug Clement Fisk, Team Leader ug Economist sa GHD Consulting Firm. Ang GHD mao’y gitahasan karon sa nasudnong kagamhanan nga mohimo og assessment study alang sa Panguil Bay Bridge project.

Tuyo sa duha ka Australian consultants ang pagpangayo og tukma nga mga datos gikan kang Mayor Cruz aron pagsuta sa ekonomikanhong kaayohan nga makuha sa atong dakbayan ug mga kasikbit nga dapit kung matukod na ang maong tulay. Gumikan usab kini kay si Mayor Cruz man ang Chairman sa Macro Development Committee sa Regional Development Council sa tibuok Rehiyon 10.

Pipila sa mga punto nga gituki sa maong panagtagbo ang local investment code sa Iligan lakip na ang mga gilatid niining mga insentibo, turismo, mga industriya, agrikutura ug uban pa.

Partikular nga gitutokan sa GHD ang posibilidad nga ipa-ilalom ang Panguil Bay Bridge Project sa Build-Operate-and-Transfer (BOT) Scheme. Nasayran nga usa si Benson sa mga respetadong International BOT Advisor.

Kauban sa amahan sa siyudad nga miabi-abi sa mga GHD representatives sila si Architect Gil Balondo sa City Planning and Development Office, Melvin Anggot sa City Information Office ug Engr. Jaime Palisbo sa lokal nga buhatan sa Department of Trade and Industry kun DTI. (mta)

City Web (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=625&Itemid=368)

ritche

April 17th, 2008, 11:10 AM

6,000 square meters? i think sobrang laki for a National Bookstore. Pero sayang din ha. Official tambayan ko yan dati sa Cebu. hehehe

Hindi pa tapos ang unang Gmall pero excited na rin ako for another Gmall if ever matuloy. im crossing my fingers.

The biggest NBS branch that i have known so far is only 800 sqms. If it is 6,000 sqms Maybe it is National Book Mall, not anymore NBS:lol:

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 02:47 PM

^^Who knows? Baka ganoon nga ang plano nila dito sa Iligan. Buti na lang hindi naibigay ng gaisano ang hinihinging space at magiging "a mall within a mall" na ang tawag sa kanya. :jk:

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 02:57 PM

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Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 03:06 PM

Where is your place in the Philippines?

Lots of people tell me that they want to live in the Philippines, and rightly so. The tropical and laid back lifestyle is really wonderful, and is something that I’ve come to love. However, once you have decided to live in the Philippines, you have yet another decision ahead of you! Where in the Philippines?

The Philippines consists of some 7,107 different islands, not all of which are inhabited. As a matter of fact, the number of islands even varies along with the tides. So, out of all of those various islands, which one will you live on? And, even further beyond that, once you settle on an island, which City will you choose?

MoneySense Magazine, a Philippine publication, in it’s March/April 2008 issue has a feature about “The Best Places to Live” in the Philippines. It seems that this topic is always popular, and readers can never get enough information, so I thought I’d have a look! For this article, the magazine lists the top 20 Cities in the Philippines, in terms of livability. They go further by doing a write up about each of the top 10. In other words, there is a detailed article about each of the Top 10 Cities, with a mention of the second 10 as well.

Let’s have a look at the Magazine’s choice as the Top 10 Cities to live in, and the reasons that make them great (followed by the remaining of the Top 20):

Bacolod City: Friendly people, laid back lifestyle, easy access to nearby vacation destinations. (Population 454,000)

Makati City: Financial and business center, cosmopolitan culture, excellent infrastructure. (Population 471,000)

Davao City: Low crime rate, clean environment, great schools and hospitals. (Population 1,725,000)

Marikina City: Clean streets, squatter-free environment, plenty of residential subdivisions. (Population 479,000)

Iloilo City: Top schools, natural wonders, strategic location. (Population 366,000)

Las Pinas City: Plenty of residential subdivisions, excellent social services. (Population 366,000)

Pasig City: Urban living at a lower cost, major commercial and entertainment center, access to good schools. (Population 505,000)

San Fernando, Pampanga: Strategic location, great food, many business opportunities. (Population 212,000)

Mandaluyong City: The other half of Ortigas, plenty of residential options, good schools. (Population 278,000)

Quezon City: Plenty of residential areas, good schools, access to hospitals, lots of entertainment centers. (Population 2,174,000)

Manila

Batangas

Cagayan de Oro

Muntinlupa

Angeles

Baguio

Lipa

Calamba

General Santos City

Cebu

Now, remember, this is the list (and the order) put together by MoneySense Magazine. It is not necessarily what Bob Martin would list, and particularly the order of the list would be different for me. Frankly, that’s human nature, and probably every person reading this would put together a slightly different list and a different ordering of the candidates. I find it interesting, though, to see a Magazine in the Philippines put together such a list.

What changes would I make? Well, firstly, a number of the Cities listed are in Metro Manila, and I simply find that area too crowded for my liking. Along with crowding, that brings along other problems like pollution and such. So, a lot of the parts of Metro Manila simply would not be on my list. In addition, when I look at the list, and particularly the reasons for the placement and I see a reason like “plenty of residential areas,” that simply would not be a qualifier for me. Just because a place has a lot of residential areas, that doesn’t mean that it is a great place to live. Another major change that I would make is that I’d have more rural areas on my personal list. Now, I say that while living in (and loving) Davao City, which is the second largest City on the list. However, even though it has a large population, Davao has a small town feel to it. You just don’t feel that you are in a City of nearly 2 Million people.

Here is a list of my Top 5 Cities where I would want to live in the Philippines:

Davao City: No doubt, Davao is my home and I love it. I have no plans of leaving!

Iligan City: I have a lot of good friends in Iligan City, and the town is quite nice. I could see myself living there, if I ever decided to move from Davao.

General Santos City: I lived in GenSan for 2 years when I first came to the Philippines. Since that time the town has improved a lot, and there are things that I miss about the place.

Tagbilaran, Bohol: While I have yet to visit the place, what I know about it sounds inviting. I certainly would want to check it out more before living there, but it is a place that attracts me.

Cebu City: The drawback with Cebu is that it is becoming it’s own “Mini-Manila.” While the crowds and traffic and pollution are a turn off, there are a lot of services available too. Cebu is also becoming a costly place to live, though.

How about you? What would your top destinations be? Why not leave a list of your Top 5 places to live in the Philippines. Just post it in a comment below, and let’s see what kind of consensus we can come to!

I’d like to thank Matt for pointing me toward this article. Matt is a reader who happened to find out about this article from another website, and e-mailed me to tell me about it, at which time I had a look and decided that it was a great topic for my column today. Thank you very much, Matt!

Source (http://liveinthephilippines.com/bobm/2008/04/17/where-is-your-place-in-the-philippines/)

g0Rs

April 17th, 2008, 03:45 PM

The biggest NBS branch that i have known so far is only 800 sqms. If it is 6,000 sqms Maybe it is National Book Mall, not anymore NBS:lol:

^^Who knows? Baka ganoon nga ang plano nila dito sa Iligan. Buti na lang hindi naibigay ng gaisano ang hinihinging space at magiging "a mall within a mall" na ang tawag sa kanya. :jk:

baka 600sqm lang. Nagkamali siguro si @MackyK. hehehe

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Siguro 600sqm nga. Ganoon pa man, sana maghanap na lang ang NBS ng ibang location/space. Marami namang under construction na buildings or maybe yong ground at 2nd floor ng Ribson Bldg. Pwedeng-pwede yon. Maganda pa ang location. :)

bloodyred

April 17th, 2008, 03:58 PM

Hi Iliganons! :wave: I salute all contributors of this thread for making it one of the most active here in SSC. Lurker po ako sa thread na'to so please keep it coming. Go go Iligan-CDO!:cheers:

btw I'm an MSUan :)

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 04:09 PM

Thanks @bloodyred. We're happy to know that a lot of lurkers/viewers visit this thread. The fact that it's one of the most viewed Mindanao threads keep us more alive and kicking to bring you the best and the latest happenings in Iligan. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 17th, 2008, 04:19 PM

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^^Sana, dito na lang ang National BookStore. :)

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or dito kaya?^^

g0Rs

April 17th, 2008, 06:20 PM

LUPON SA BARANGAY TUBOD SUBLING MIANGKON OG REHIYONAL NGA PASIDUNGOG
04/11/08

Sa ikaduhang higayon, nakuha sa Lupon Tagapamayapa sa Barangay Tubod ning siyudad ang pasidungog isip Most Outstanding Lupon sa tibuok Rehiyon 10 alang sa Highly-Urbanized City Category sa tuig 2007. Unang naangkon sa maong hugpong ang susamang pasidungog niadtong tuig 2006.

Naangkon sa Barangay Tubod ang ikaduhang tropeyo gikan rehiyonal nga buhatan sa Department of Interior and Local Government didto sa Cagayan de Oro niadtong Abril 14, diin mismong si Barangay Kapitan Pablito Paran ang midawat niini.

Sa pagkakaron, nangandam na ang nasangpit nga barangay alang sa nasudnong kompetisyon isip representante sa Rehiyon 10.

Sa nasayran gikan sa Barangay Secretary sa Tubod nga si Rolando Frugalidad, gilaraw karon sa konseho sa barangay ug mga sakop sa Lupon nga mokortesiya sa buhatan ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz sulod ning semanaha aron pagpresentar sa ilang tropeyo. (mta)

City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=621&Itemid=368)

g0Rs

April 17th, 2008, 06:21 PM

MGA PUBLIC HEARING SA KONSEHO, SUNOD-SUNOD NGA IPAHIGAYON
04/11/08

Ipahigayon na alas 9:00 ugma sa buntag, Huwebes, Abril 17, didto sa may Sangguniang Panlungsod Session Hall, sa City Hall ning siyudad, ang public hearing kalabot sa City Ordinance Number 04-4772, o mas naila nga “Fairness to Electric Consumers Ordinance of 2005”.

Kini nga public hearing ipahigayon pinaagi sa Committee on Laws ni Konsehal Moises Dalisay, Jr., ug Committee on Energy ni Konsehal Pisyong Larrazabal, III. Tumong niini ang pag-deliberate sa mga nagkalain-laing reklamo batok sa Iligan Light and Power Incorporated (ILPI) gikan sa mga konsumante, sama sa pagpamutol sa ilang metrohan nga walay kasayuran ang tagbalay, ug ang pagpamutol sa mga linya sa kuryente nga dad-on og apil ang metrohan.

Sa Abril 18, adlaw’ng Biyernes, alas 9:00 sa buntag, ipahigayon sa Committee on Laws ang laing public hearing kabahin sa resolusyon sa Barangay Bonbonon, nga paghangyo kang Mayor Lawrence Cruz, pinaagi sa Sangguniang Panlungsod, nga ang konseho sa nasangpit nga barangay mao’y mamahimong caretaker sa usa ka luna sa yuta didto sa nasangpit nga barangay nga iya sa kagamhanang lokal.

Samtang sa umaabot nga Abril 22, ipahigayon ang duha ka public hearing, pinanguluhan sa Committee on Planning and Community Development ni Konsehal Orlando Maglinao. Kini nga mga public hearing adunay kalabutan sa Application for Preliminary Approval of the Subdivision nga gipanag-iyahan sa Good Shepherd Family Homeowners, Association, Inc., sa Barangay Del Carmen. Ipahigayon kini sa alas 10:00 sa buntag.

Samtang sa pagka-alas 2:00 sa hapon sa susamang adlaw, ipahigayon ang public hearing alang sa Application for Alteration Permit sa Floraville 3 Subdivision sa Barangay Luinab ning siyudad. Kini parehong ipahigayon sa SP Session Hall sa City Hall ning siyudad. (Divina M. Suson)

City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=622&Itemid=368)

g0Rs

April 17th, 2008, 06:32 PM

TULO KA FINALISTS SA ILIGAN STAR 2007, MIBIHAYE NA KAGAHAPON PAINGON NGADTO SA KAULUHAN
04/16/08

Mibiyahe na kagahapon paingon ngadto sa kauluhan ang tulo ka mga finalists sa Iligan Star 2007 aron mosalmot sa nasudnong kompetisyon nga “Pinoy Idol” sa usa ka nasudnong telebisyon.
Mi-qualify sila si Neil John Ledesma, Sor Christiani Apao ug Darling Vera Marie Vicente alang sa elimination round sa nasangpit nga singing competition, nga i-broadcast live matag Sabado sa gabii sa GMA7.

Nalakip usab sa nasangpit nga elimination round ang laing Iliganon nga si Anna Plaza, kinsa vocalist sa usa ka lokal nga banda nga naka-base dinhi sa dakbayan sa Iligan.

Isip pag-ila sa talento sa maong mga indibiduwal, mitunol og suporta-pinansiyal si Mayor Lawrence Cruz ngadto kanila aron ilang magamit sa ilang pila ka adlaw nga pagpuyo didto sa kauluhan. Hinoon, libre sa GMA Network ang back and forth nga pamilete sa eroplano ug ang hotel nga ilang kapuy-an. (Divina M. Suson)

City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=624&Itemid=368)

g0Rs

April 17th, 2008, 06:37 PM

KAGAMHANANG LOKAL MODUYOG SA PAG-OBSERBAR SA EARTH DAY
04/16/08

Moduyog ang kagamhanang lokal sa Iligan, pinanguluhan ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz, sa pag-obserbar sa pangkalibutanong pagsa-ulog sa Earth Day karong umaabot nga Abril 22 ning tuiga.

Agi’g paghatag niini og mas bug-at nga kahulugan, gihan-ay na karon sa Iligan City Solid Waste Management Board ang mga nagkalain-laing kalihukan dili lamang sa Abril 22 kundili sugod pa niadtong petsa 14 ug matapos sa petsa 25. Pipila lamang niini ang house-to-house campaign ug barangay recorida kalabot sa tukmang paghipos sa basura, anti-smoke belching and anti-smoking campaign sa mga sakyanan, Mr. Earth Pageant 2008 sa Plaza Publiko karong Abril 24 ug 25, ug uban pa.

Salmutan kini nga mga kalihukan sa mga nagkalain-laing buhatan sa kagamhanan sa siyudad.

Gidasig karon ni Mayor Cruz ang mga katawhan sa paglambigit ug pagduyog usab sa mga nakahan-ay’ng mga kalihukan alayon sa nasangpit nga kasaulogan. (mta)

City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=623&Itemid=368)

yanolang

April 18th, 2008, 02:13 AM

The intent is there so expect National Bookstore to look for another area, perhaps not even a mall but a commercial building with a vacant space of 6,000 sq.m. Perhaps the City Government can help them....:cheers:

Actually i've heard na there's a committee or task force created by the Mayor task to inventory all idle lands that pupuede for investments. Siguro National Bookstore owners could approach the Iligan Investment Promotions Center for info about this.

GearX

April 18th, 2008, 02:53 AM

baka 600sqm lang. Nagkamali siguro si @MackyK. hehehe

I think so too. 6,000 sq.m. is almost 1 hectare na. 600 is adequate for a bookstore unless meron grocery component ang National Bookstore :lol:

Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 05:29 AM

^^Kung natuloy ang NBS sa GMall Iligan, ito sana ang pangatlong NBS branch sa Mindanao.

Anyways, Iligan can wait. :)

azriel915

April 18th, 2008, 05:58 AM

^^Kung natuloy ang NBS sa GMall Iligan, ito sana ang pangatlong NBS branch sa Mindanao.

Anyways, Iligan can wait. :)

^^Maybe what you mean is "Northern Mindanao" 'coz based on their giveaway bookmarks they have 2 branches in Davao. :)

azriel915

April 18th, 2008, 06:13 AM

Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 09:27 AM

^^Maybe what you mean is "Northern Mindanao" 'coz based on their giveaway bookmarks they have 2 branches in Davao. :)

I mean, pangatlong city ng Mindanao na may NBS branch. :)

Paul Renz

April 18th, 2008, 11:43 AM

Jalexis Inn February 25 during the new paintjob
i had a good 2 month stay at jalexis

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GearX

April 18th, 2008, 12:28 PM

Jalexis Inn February 25 during the new paintjob
i had a good 2 month stay at jalexis

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nice shot @Paul...:okay:

Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 03:07 PM

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Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 04:02 PM

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g0Rs

April 18th, 2008, 04:04 PM

TAYO ANG PAGBABAGO!

Lecture by MR. ANTONIO MELOTO
Gawad Kalinga Movement Champion
2006 Ramon Magsaysay Awardee for Community Leadership

April 27, 2008, 9:00 am to 11:00am, Main Campus Auditorium,
Saint Michael's College, Iligan City

SMC Iligan (http://smciligan.com/)

g0Rs

April 18th, 2008, 04:07 PM

REVERSING THE EDUCATION CRISIS
Written by Butch Antolin Alcudia III

Saint Michael's College has joined the local and national efforts in addressing the education crisis. Last year, the civil society movements through the League of Corporate Foundations launced the REVERSE 57 - 75 National Education Crisis Movement that piloted all its efforts in select cities and provinces throughout the country.

Iligan City is one of the pilot cities. 20 public schools of the 82 elementary and secondary public schools in the city has been identified as the target partners of the initiative.

The local Task Force is comprised of the Iligan City Government, the Department of Education - Iligan Schools Division, MSU - IIT, Saint Michael's College and some NGO's.

SMC has been tasked to lead, develop and managed the feeding program of the 20 schools through the College of Nursing in coordination with the Research and Extension Office.

The BASKUG or the Batang Sikat ug Kusug, is the comprehensive Health and Education Program of the College of Nursing developed for the local movement campaign.

BASKUG is currently piloted in Tipanoy Elementary School which has been implementing a feeding program prior to the launching of the Reverse 57-75 National Education Crisis Movement.

Each kid has been packaged at P 2,000 annually of which will be resourced through partnership generation locally and nationally.

Its time to rock Michaelites!

For those who are interested to sponsor, please contact Saint Michael’s College – Research and Extension Office at 063 – 221 – 2191.

SMC Iligan (http://smciligan.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=12&Itemid=1)

Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 04:08 PM

^^Thanks for posting @gORs. Ngayon ko lang talaga nalaman ang website address ng St. Michael's College. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 04:11 PM

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Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 04:22 PM

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^^Nice video. :cheers:

Alingatong

April 18th, 2008, 04:34 PM

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April 18th, 2008, 04:38 PM

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g0Rs

April 19th, 2008, 01:14 AM

NorMin electric energy purchases up 5.63% in 2007
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

Cagayan de Oro City (17 April) -- Northern Mindanao had a total regional energy purchase (TREP) of 2,350,913,328 kwh. in 2007, up 5.63% compared to 2,225,540,616 kwh. in 2006.

Emmanuel D. Abellanosa, Asst. Vice-President, National Transmission Corp, Mindanao said the biggest share of the TREP was by the province of Misamis Oriental with 43.61%, followed by Lanao del Norte, 29.57%, Phividec Industrial Estate, Mis. Or. (PIE-MO), 11.03%, Bukidnon, 8.9%, Misamis Occidental, 6.28% and Camiguin, 0.60%.

In terms of increase of purchases, however, Mis. Occ. posted the highest with 8.95% followed by Lanao del Norte, 7.98%, Camiguin, 6.53%, Bukidnon, 5.70%, and PIE-MO, 3.68%. Mis. Or. which had the biggest share in the TREP, only posted a 4.11% increase in its purchases, Abellanosa said.

Meanwhile, Transco data show the following customers posted increases in energy purchases of Mis. Or.: Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Service Coop (MORESCO) I, 6.76%, Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co. (CEPALCO), 6.74%, MORESCO II, 4.29% and IndoPhil Oil Mills, Inc., 24.91%, but Holcim, formerly Alsons Cement Corp., posted a decline of 6.51%.

In Lanao del Norte, increases in energy purchases were also noted in: Treasure Steel Corp., 106.98%, Technical Education, and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), 51.68% %, Pillsburry Food Corp. (PFC), 43.40% and Lanao del Norte Electric Coop., (LANECO), 14.91%.

Also posting increases in energy purchases of the province were: Iligan Cement Corp. (ICC), 3.43%, Iligan Light and Power, Inc. (ILPI), 2.87%, NewTech Pulp Inc., 1.73% and Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. (MVC), 0.72%.

However, decline in energy purchases were noted on the following: Maria Cristina Chemical Industries (MCCI), -37.94%, Global Steelworks International, formerly National Steel Corp., -14.95% while no data have been derived on the Globe Paper Mills which stopped operation, last year.

In Bukidnon, the increase in energy purchases were noted in: Bukidnon Sugar Company (BUSCO), 21.79%, Menzi Agricultural Corp., 6.80%, Bukidnon Second Electric Coop. (BUSECO), 6.57% and First Bukidnon Electric Coop. (FIBECO), 6.11%, but declines were noted in Del Monte Philippines Inc.(DMPI), -8.17% and SOBROS, formerly Mendeco, - 4.20%.

Moreover, increases in energy purchases were noted in both the Misamis Occidental Electric Coop., Inc. (MOELCI) I & II, by 9.94% and 8.61%, respectively, and that of the Camiguin Electric Co. (CAMELCO), the only Transco customer in Camiguin, 6.53%.

On the other hand, the Elegant Chemical Alloy Corp. posted the highest increase of 6,983.61% in energy purchase inside the PIE-MO, followed by the Philippine Sinter Corp., 0.61%. However, those of Mindanao Silicon and Ferrochrome declined by 7.99% and 9.24%, respectively. (PIA 10)

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080417.htm&no=33)

g0Rs

April 19th, 2008, 01:16 AM

Saturday, April 19, 2008
N. Mindanao population reaches 3.95 million

NORTHERN Mindanao's total population is up, but the region's average annual population growth rate slid to 1.67 percent compared to the 1.99 percent recorded during the 1995 to 2000 period.

This was one of the findings of the 2007 Census of Population conducted by the National Statistics Office (NSO), which shows, among others, that Northern Mindanao is now a place of 3,952,437 inhabitants. NSO placed the figure at 2,747,585 in the 2000 census.

The study also showed an increase of 446,729 persons for the region, which spans five provinces -- Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, Misamis Oriental -- and two highly urbanized cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

That puts Northern Mindanao in the tenth place in terms of population among the country's 17 regions, contributing 4.46 percent to the national population, placed at 88.57 million.

Among the five provinces and two highly urbanized cities, Bukidnon registered the largest population at 1,190,284 persons, followed by Misamis Oriental with 748,885 persons. Camiguin had the smallest population at 81,293 persons.

Cagayan de Oro City was the fastest growing area in the region with an average annual growth rate of 2.54 percent.

Lanao del Norte was the fastest growing province with an average annual growth rate of 1.80 percent, followed by Misamis Oriental with 1.66 percent. Misamis Occidental was the slowest province with 1.23 percent.

Overall, the latest census result showed that there were 88.57 million Filipinos as of August 2007, with an annual growth rate of 2.04 percent for the period of 2000 to 2007.

In comparison, the population growth of the country was 3.01 percent in the 1960-1970 census; 2.75 percent in the 1970-1980 census; and 2.35 percent in the 1980-1990 census. From 1990, the census was held every five years. The 1990-1995 census showed a 2.34 growth, while the 1995-2000 census had a 2.36 growth.

NSO Administrator Carmelita N. Ericta said a census was scheduled in 2005 but the government lacked money for it, hence it was moved to 2007. The next census will be in 2010, when President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo's administration plans to bring down the growth rate to 1.95 percent.

Ericta said the 2007 nationwide census had a budget of P1.3 billion.

President Arroyo signed Proclamation 1489, declaring as official the 2007 population count of the Philippines.

SunStar (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/04/19/news/n..mindanao.population.reaches.3.95.million..html)

g0Rs

April 19th, 2008, 01:24 AM

^^Thanks for posting @gORs. Ngayon ko lang talaga nalaman ang website address ng St. Michael's College. :cheers:

Welcome :)

Anyway, the new goal of SMC is to become a University before it turns 100 on 2014.

Alingatong

April 19th, 2008, 04:10 AM

^^IMO, the SMC Campus in front of St. Michael's Cathedral is not big enough. I hope to see a new SMC campus in the future with bigger area and more modern buildings and facilities. :)

langyaw

April 19th, 2008, 07:56 AM

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very well framed shot, Alingatong. it's almost abstract-like. good eye.:okay:

Alingatong

April 19th, 2008, 09:24 AM

^^Thanks. Tsamba lang po. :)

Alingatong

April 19th, 2008, 03:54 PM

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Alingatong

April 19th, 2008, 04:13 PM

Mindanao Sanitarium & Hospital
Tibanga
Iligan City

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April 19th, 2008, 04:14 PM

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Alingatong

April 19th, 2008, 04:31 PM

Proposed Iligan City Government Center
Del Carmen
Iligan City

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Alingatong

April 19th, 2008, 04:37 PM

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g0Rs

April 19th, 2008, 06:30 PM

^^Di kaya building ito ng PNP blue na blue :lol:

How about the Expansion of GTLMH (City Hospital)? May design na ba?

Alingatong

April 20th, 2008, 04:01 AM

^^The proposed government center will be the location of Banko Sentral, Public Library, Cultural Center, Museum of Culture and Arts, Security and Information Center, NBI, City Police Department, and other National offices.

g0Rs

April 20th, 2008, 04:10 AM

^^ How big is the land area of the proposed government center? Kailan kaya ito iconstruct?

Alingatong

April 20th, 2008, 06:47 AM

^^I'm afraid I cannot give you the answers this time @gORs. Ang alam ko lang, ready na yong lot. :)

Alingatong

April 20th, 2008, 07:04 AM

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Captured images from the show MAG TV of ABS-CBN Northern Mindanao.

Iligan was featured as one of the summer destinations in the region. :cheers:

g0Rs

April 20th, 2008, 07:53 AM

^^I'm afraid I cannot give you the answers this time @gORs. Ang alam ko lang, ready na yong lot. :)

Ready na pala. That's good to know. If I remember it right, ang news sa TV Patrol-Iligan last year around 5 hectares daw yung lot. Ewan ko lang if it's still the same.

Alingatong

April 20th, 2008, 11:45 AM

Philippines: MSU, Ateneo Students Chosen as Newsbreak-AusAID Journalism Interns for 2008
PUBLISHED ON April 20, 2008 AT 4:28 PM

Two students from the Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology and another from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University have been chosen for the Journalism Internship Program for Mindanao Students of the Newsbreak and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

Fatimah P. Imam and Kimberly Joyce R. Veloso of MSU-IIT and Fharhana M. Abdurahim of the Ateneo will receive training on journalistic research, field reporting, and newsroom management under the award-winning staff of Newsbreak, from May 1 to 31, 2008.

Imam of Cotabato City is studying English and edits news for Silahis, the official student publication of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology. A consistent dean’s lister, she has taken up mass communication and journalism courses. Fluent in English, Tagalog, and Cebuano, Imam was once published in a national broadsheet.

Veloso of Iligan City is another student of English and a columnist in the campus paper at MSU-IIT. She feels strongly against the mainstream media’s supposed biases for Luzon-based and Tagalog-speaking personalities when presenting issues.

More... (http://www.pinoypress.net/2008/04/20/philippines-msu-ateneo-students-chosen-as-newsbreak-ausaid-journalism-interns-for-2008/)

iliganon Boy

April 20th, 2008, 12:30 PM

6,000 square meters? i think sobrang laki for a National Bookstore. Pero sayang din ha. Official tambayan ko yan dati sa Cebu. hehehe

Hindi pa tapos ang unang Gmall pero excited na rin ako for another Gmall if ever matuloy. im crossing my fingers.

6,000sq m is too big sa ketkai nga hindi naman malaki ang NBS

iliganon Boy

April 20th, 2008, 12:44 PM

guys yung iliganguide.com tapos na ba yun? y i can't open it..

g0Rs

April 20th, 2008, 02:37 PM

^^ It's still viewable. Unfortunately, the site was last updated early January pa.

g0Rs

April 20th, 2008, 05:14 PM

Earth Day Celebration

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This morning at 7:00 am April 19, 2008 the Iligan City Government employees participated in the Earth Day Celebration by cleaning the streets of Iligan City and suburbs. Photo by IRBO

Source (http://mindanao.com/photoblog/)

g0Rs

April 20th, 2008, 05:40 PM

BIR collects P4.018-B taxes in NorMin
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

(20 April) -- A total revenue of Php4.018 billion have been collected in Northern Mindanao by the Bureau of Internal Revenue, region 16, in 2007, up by 0.01% compared to Pph4.017 billion in the previous year.

"The transfer of tax remittances by large taxpayers in the region to their Manila offices has greatly affected our total collection which was just about the same level collected in 2006," Mustapha Gandarosa, Regional Director of BIR-16, said.

As to total revenue, income taxes still comprised the biggest bulk of collections of 61%, followed by the value added taxes (VAT), 26%, percentage taxes, 5% and excise taxes, almost 1% while "other" taxes or from other sources such as penalties, fines, surcharges, documentary stamps, real estate and capital gains, 7%.

In terms of increase in collection, however, percentage taxes, mainly due to the shift from the VAT payments of banks and other financial institutions to the 5% gross taxes posted the highest increase, from Php172.81 million to Php226.64 million or 31.15%, followed by other taxes, from Php253.53 million to Php315.19 million or 24.32%,

But collection of excise taxes dropped from Php0.48 million to Php0.33 million or -32.52%, income taxes, from Php2.537 billion to Php2.440 billion or -3.84% and VAT, from Php1.054 billion to Php1.036 billion or -1.66%.

Meanwhile, Gandarosa said Revenue District Office No. 98 - Cagayan de Oro City, still posted the highest share of the total regional collections (TRC) with Php2.145 billion or 52% despite its decline in collections by 11.82% compared to Php2.432 billion in 2006.

The other RDO's of the region, however, posted positive collections in 2007, the highest of which was RDO 100-Ozamiz City, from Php18.66 million to Php423.07 million or 32.77%, followed by RDO 101-Iligan City, from Php627.48 million to Ph723.81 million or 15.35%, RDO 97 - Gingoog City, from Php156.64 million to Php179.61 million or 14.66% RDO 99-Malaybalay City, from Php482.08 million to Php546.24 million or 13.31%.

Aside from the five (5) provinces and eight (8) cities of Northern Mindanao, BIR-16 also covers RDO 102 – Marawi City in Lanao del Sur of the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) because of its proximity to Cagayan de Oro City compared to Cotabato City where the ARMM regional center is located.

"The above data, however, has excluded the collection and remittances from RDO 102," Gandarosa added.

PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p080420.htm&no=5)

Alingatong

April 21st, 2008, 10:52 AM

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This fellow in Iligan is really a peddler in Iligan. He is not only peddling flowers around town, he is also peddling his bicycle along the way!

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Alingatong

April 21st, 2008, 03:26 PM

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Alingatong

April 21st, 2008, 03:38 PM

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Alingatong

April 21st, 2008, 04:26 PM

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Alingatong

April 21st, 2008, 04:44 PM

Iligan Observes Earth Day Celebration

In pursuance with the Earth Day Celebration on April 24, 2008, the local government of Iligan through the Iligan City Solid Waste Management Board (ICSWMS) created by Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz is launching a series of activities that highlights the event.

Among these are the house-to-house information campaign relative to the city’s solid waste management program, anti-smoke belching and anti-smoking on vehicle operations which already started last April 14 and until the 24th. A city-wide clean-up was also scheduled (April 19-20) participated by city hall officials and employees, barangay officials, purok leaders and the private sector. ICSWMB also hosted the flag raising program of the LGU employees on April 21, Monday, and made a 15-minute presentation of the salient features of RA 9003 otherwise known as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000. A public display and blessing of the six newly-acquired garbage trucks was part of the highlights of the occasion.

Other significant activities are the parade of floats on April 24 around main city streets, booth display of recycled products made from garbage on April 24 and 25 and the Mr. Earth Pageant on April 25 at the city public plaza.

City Councilor Chonilo Ruiz, Committee Chairman on Environment of the city council, spearheads the entire undertaking.

City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=651&Itemid=1)

g0Rs

April 22nd, 2008, 01:59 AM

Cyrus Baguio is PBA Player of the Week
04/21/2008

Cyrus Baguio of Red Bull was chosen as the PBA Press Corps' Player of the Week for the period covering April 14 to 20.

Baguio more than made up for Junthy Valenzuela's departure from the Barakos, earning him the weekly citation.

"He stepped up in time and in a big way," coach Yeng Guiao said in a PBA statement released on Monday. "His game improved precisely when we urgently needed somebody to fill up the void created during this transition period – and Cyrus proved to be the man for the job."

Valenzuela was traded to Barangay Ginebra last week for two future draft picks.

The reed-thin but high-flying guard averaged an amazing 25.5 points, 3.5 rebounds with as many assists, and 2.0 steals in Red Bull's back-to-back wins over Purefoods and Alaska, giving Red Bull a 4-1 win-loss record and a share of the lead with Coca-Cola.

"We actually don't want to put that much pressure on him because our system is such that we want to balance our offense," Guiao said. "That's why we don't want giving anybody the sole responsibility of winning the game for us. But in the meantime, it's okay. We're still adjusting."

Baguio, a native of Iligan City, scored 25 of his 27 points in the second half of the Barakos' 98-96 win over the Giants last Wednesday.

He capped that performance with a clutch triple and a layup in the endgame.

When the Barakos scored a 100-97 overtime win over the Aces last Saturday, Baguio posted 24 points, five rebounds, six assists, and three steals.

"Cyrus has remained level-headed and humble in his role as go-to guy, and those virtues are appreciated by his teammates," Guiao noted. "He's one of the hardest workers, even in practice, that's why he's been playing really good of late."

GMANews.TV (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/90674/Cyrus-Baguio-is-PBA-Player-of-the-Week)

g0Rs

April 22nd, 2008, 02:00 AM

Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Exporters told: Plant bamboo

“GO into bamboo plantation farming, and get a bigger share of the multi-billion-dollar global market for bamboo products.”

This was the advice given by Philippine Exporters Confederation (Philex-port) trustee for Mindanao Benjamin Kalalo Jr. to exporters in Iligan City at the opening of the 2nd Iligan City Trade Fair Friday.

Speaking on the global prospects of bamboo exports, Kalalo said “the global market for bamboo-based handicraft and furniture is estimated at $8 billion and is growing.”

It is growing especially in the developed world because the giant grass is now being known as a green product for being cultivated in several countries in Asia; therefore, it is seen as renewable.

Philippine exports of bamboo-based handicrafts has averaged $368 million a year, while bamboo furniture fetches about $2 million a year. This has, however, reached a plateau since the mid-1990s, Kalalo told the Northern Mindanao exporters.

The stagnation of bamboo exports was mainly due to the absence of concerted efforts to put up bamboo plantations. (Philexport News)

SunStar (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/ceb/2008/04/22/bus/exporters.told.plant.bamboo.html)

g0Rs

April 22nd, 2008, 02:05 AM

Monday, April 21, 2008
LDN youth wins big in British tilt

A YOUTH organization in Lanao del Norte was one of the three groups that won the 2008 Hatag Kalinaw Project Grant Competition by the British Council Philippines.

For winning the tilt, the Association of Linamon Young Producers were awarded with P100,000. The money will be used to bankroll their proposed project in organizing a British Council Philippines and UK Philippines Partners for Peace pageant.

Based in Barangay Samburon, Linamon town in Lanao del Norte, the project of the Association of Linamon Young Producers is about contributing peace and development efforts through the inculcation of values/virtues while engaging in a profitable modest enterprise via the production of Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO). This is also about engaging with the out-out-school youths of the municipality of Linamon in the overall goal of the local government to achieve social and economic development.

The members of the group are Melvin L. Pendang, Shaminoden M. Sambitory and Jason De Asis.

Aside from the P100,000 grant, a project management training course was also given to the winners. The course will further equip them with the necessary tools they need to implement their projects. They are also assigned with mentors to guide them in the duration of the projects.

Hatag Kalinaw is a youth-led project grant competition for school and community-based youth organizations in Mindanao on how the ideals of peace can be achieved through mutual understanding and entrepreneurship.

Five project proponents made their way to the panel presentation at the Astoria Hotel, Pasig City last March 25 to vie for the grant.

The panel was headed by British Council Philippines director Andrew Picken and assistant director-programmes Nannette Mercado, and joined by Commissioner Princess Abante of the National Youth Commission (NYC), Rachel Gillego from the Office of Senator Francis Pangilinan, Errol Merquita of Tropical Disease Foundation, and Reese Fernandez of the Ateneo School of Government-Youth Leadership and Entrepreneurship.

The other two winning proponent organizations came from Mindanao. They are as follows:

* Kids for Peace Foundation
Ketay de Tribo Koh Katnak (Tulay sa Kultura ug Kalambuan)
Barangay Eday, Columbio, Sultan Kudarat.

Their project hopes to see the youth of Eday learn the art of weaving the nito from their elders, understand their culture, learn about peace and express these concepts as designs in their work. Through this, they will slowly build markets and get their identity known to a world that has ignored them and learn to manage an enterprise with the full respect of their community and environment.

* Teduray, Lambangian Youth and Student Association (TLYSA)
Integrated Development Project on the Teduray, Lambangian Youth Within the Ancestral Domain Claim Nuro Upi, Shariff Kabunsuan

Their proposal is a community-based project that aims to address issues on the lack of sustainable livelihood sources among the indigenous peoples. It enhances the awareness of young Kefedewan that will somehow affect their socio-economic, political and cultural condition. This will be done by providing the youth with farmer's assistance on post harvest facilities to improve economic conditions, and at the same time conduct continuous campaigns and advocacy about youth participation in traditional conflict management within the territorial domain of the tribe.

For more information about the Hatag Kalinaw project grant competition, visit www.britishcouncil.org.ph, or call Patrick Erestain at (02) 9141011-14 local 117. (Press Release)

Sunstar (http://sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2008/04/21/bus/ldn.youth.wins.big.in.british.tilt.html)