naa ba moy pics ug videos sa miss iligan??? nganu wa man website ang pageant? diba naa man to on line poll katong 2004 edition?

As far as I know, ang available lang sa gov't na site - www.iligan-city.gov.ph are photos of the miss iligan 2006 candidates. There are no videos ug wala sad on-line poll.

guys please post pics of the civic military parade, street parties as well as the procession...thanks

haaaaaaaay, dungan nako magpatindug ug la salle university sa cdo??? nganung di man sa iligan??? Unya, kamusta naman ang construction sa gaisano mall?

Street dancing ushers Iligan festival
by Gladys @ 9:25 am. Filed under News

ILIGAN CITY — Christian, Muslim and Lumad residents here were united as they witnessed the celebration of the “Diyandi Festival and “Kasadya (merry-making) street dancing, one of the highlights of the month-long celebration of the Feast of St. Michael, the Archangel Thursday. The Feast of St. Michael starts today. The “Diyandi” is a rite performed by the “Dumagats” (now Christians), the Maranaos (Muslims) and the Higaonons (lumads or natives) to jointly pay homage to St. Michael the Archangel, according fo Jojo Boza, a businessman who introduced “Diyandi” as a tourism identification of Iligan City since 2004 when he was fiesta committee chairman. The “Diyandi” had been passed from generations to generations and became a part of this city’s cultural heritage, Boza said. The City Council here, in 2004, passed and approved a resolution establishing “Diyandi Festival” as a tourism identity of this city. Meanwhile, the Jaycee International Foundation, incorporated its “Kasadya” street dancing, into the “Diyandi Festival, attracting street dancing contingents from neighboring cities and provinces to compete in the said street dancing which eventually became an annual contest.Thursday's street dancing competition attracted at least nine contingents, apart from this city's, from the city of Cagayan de Oro, Valencia City, Bukidnon province and Lanao del Norte province. The "Tribu Kauswagan" of Lanao del Norte, undefeated for three (3) consecutive years as "Kasadya" champion, again garnered yesterday the first place and bagged the P150,000.00 prize money. "Tribu Kauswagan" has been participating in other festivals in Mindanao and Visayas including the "Sinulog Festival" in Cebu City where it was also a major prize winner. Most other contingents' theme in yesterday's "Kasadya" street dancing contest was centered on "St. Michael defeating the devil" in their dance interpretations. Thousands of residents here, Christians, Muslims and lumads, lined the sidewalks of the main streets as the different street dancing contingents performed. The contingents converged at the Anahaw ampitheater at Buhanginan hills near the city hall where the contingents performed once more before the final judging for the prizes took place. Department of Tourism region 10 director Catalino Chan supported the "Diyandi Festival" with a counterpart funding from the regional office and by witnessing the event. "It's wonderful, interesting and colorful" said one of the many foreign tourists who witnessed the "Kasadya" street dancing. Many "Balikbayans" from this city make their annual visit to their hometowns here to coincide with the month-long festivities of the Feast of St. Michael. Iligan City mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz said "Every fiesta celebration, the Christians, Muslims and Lumads show their unity by paying homage to St. Michael the Archangel." SunStar CDO

haaaaaaaay, dungan nako magpatindug ug la salle university sa cdo??? nganung di man sa iligan??? Unya, kamusta naman ang construction sa gaisano mall?

ang gaisano mall construction ongoing pa gihapon. as of now second floor na sila...

Good Morning Iligan!!!! October na gyud. Tungod sa ka-busy ug sa kadaghan sa amo bisita, daghan ko na-miss nga mga activities sa fiesta... Hope somebody will post some pics sa ubang events. Karon pa ko nabalik sa normal. He he he...

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VIVA SENOR SAN MIGUEL. Devotees of St. Michael the Archangel pull the cart bearing the statue of the patron saint of Iligan City for the traditional early morning procession on his feast day, September 29.
(MindaNews photo by Bobby Timonera)

Good Morning Iligan!!!! October na gyud. Tungod sa ka-busy ug sa kadaghan sa amo bisita, daghan ko na-miss nga mga activities sa fiesta... Hope somebody will post some pics sa ubang events. Karon pa ko nabalik sa normal. He he he...

WAaaaaaaaaaaaa!!! Busy kaha or HAng-over...hehehe

Busy ug Hang-over sad...Naa ko bisita since Sept 27 pa. Lingaw kaayo sangatanan, limot na noon ko kuha pics sa mga events...:)

Sakto kaayo...nahuman ang fiesta, mao say pakahuman sa Thread 2...

@g0Rs: Ikaw start sa Thread III...

Lingaw bitaw kayo fiesta...kadto pa jud ko kita bibo na street parties...tabok tabok lang gud...

Huna-huna sa ko unsa ako itopic sa thread3.

^^Mas maayo.

By the way, if you have some info regarding the newly approved NPC Nature's Park, don't fail to post theme here. It's a big project.

Iligan is fast regaining her glorious past.:)

^^Mas maayo.

By the way, if you have some info regarding the newly approved NPC Nature's Park, don't fail to post theme here. It's a big project.


I'll try if I can get info about that project...


Iligan is fast regaining her glorious past.:)
Yes. I believe so...

Just imagine kung mahuman na ang Gaisano Mall + Operational na ang NPC Nature's Park. Bisag kana lang sa, balik na sa mapa sa Turismo ang Iligan. Bonus pa gyud ang Timoga ug waterfalls, ug beaches sad...

I have a friend from Cebu who came for the fiesta celebration. The last time he visited here was 5 years ago. Natingala siya ngano nga traffic na kaayo ang Iligan, mura sad kuno ug dako na kaayo nga siyudad considering nga wala man kunoy mga dagko nga mall. But he's impressed kay limpyo kaayo ang Iligan ug bibo na kaayo (siyempre, fiesta gud) pati daw ang pier, daghan na daw biyahe sa barko. ....Naaaa sinugdanan pa lang na!

This thread shades more light to one of the Philippines' most competitive city - its people, mechanism, wonders, products and enticements. Get to know Iligan more...

I started thread 3 already...it's Rediscovering ILIGAN CITY (Thread3)

It is as if Iligan had been put on hold for a number of years for the sole purpose of preserving the rich natural resources that Mother Nature has so generously poured on this charming coastal city of Mindanao. Known as the Industrial City of the South. For indeed, it has many industries producing steel, energy, cement, flour and coco oil among others.

If this industrial city has often been referred as ''the sleeping giant" in the past, then it is Iligan's destiny that it should awaken in synchronization with man's realization that INDUSTRIALIZATION must come hand in hand with the preservation of the earth's natural resources.

It was perhaps this mute but absorbing observation that made Iligan calculating its moves. Over the years, its mechanism churned slowly but incessantly less the noise and funfare. The process of maturity was obscure but the margin for error was slim. After 56 years, Iligan, finally, has come of age.

The city is readying itself for the big time. This thread will give the world a glimpse of a city fully-made. A city that rode time and history well; a city that has learned so much in its silence; and a city that is fueling the industry of nothing less than the entire country itself.

ILIGAN will rise from the ashes and bask in the glory that every iliganon deserves. ILIGAN WILL BE GREAT!

Thanks a lot....

Iligan City Thread 3 http://66.249.139.174/showthread.php?t=397382

WELCOME

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Rediscovering Iligan City (Thread 3)

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Tinago Resort Rises Again

The Tinago Mountain Resort is back in operation. It is now run by the city government under lease from the new owner, Land Bank of the Philippines. City Council Tourism and Beautification Committee Chair Moises Dalisay, Jr. has penned the resolution on the collection of charges from resort visitors to help cover maintenance and operation expenses.

The city government is paying P10,000 monthly for the lease of the Landbank-acquired property. Specific rates will be P10 for the entrance fee, P40 for the use of chairs and tables, and P10 for the swimming pool. The city has already collected P15,000 to P20,000 a month from the current entrance fee imposed by the city government on those who visit Tinago Mountain Resort. The Tinago falls is 240-feet high. Its cold waters cascade beautifully into a deep and calm basin-like pool which appears like a blue-colored lagoon. It’s located in Ditucalan, some 13 kms. from the city proper. The trip takes all of 40 minutes to reach by car on an uphill climb through rugged and winding mountain roads.

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Iligan celebrates fiesta

Iligan City celebrated its fiesta with a month-long frenzy of festivities last Sept. 29. Held yearly in honor of its patron saint, St. Michael the Archangel, the festivities included an agro-fair, musical and cultural shows, and sport contests. Among the highlights were Kasadya street dancing, farmers bazaar, Miss Iligan beauty pageant, civic & military parade, solemn procession, dyandi & eskrima, street party, and fireworks. Hala bira! Viva San Miguel!

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At a glance, you would think this is a scene from a lake in the U.S.A. If so, you're fantasizing too far. It's right in Iligan City. This beautiful lagoon belongs to the Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation (MVC). It is located on top of a hill within the Mabuhay Vinyl Corporation plant site in Fuentes, Iligan. The small park rimming the lagoon offers a vista of color and life.

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http://skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=397382

Wow Iligan! Thread 3 na ta!

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IPAG's 29th Season offers more excitement
Two local in-base productions and several international-national road tours of its well-acclaimed shows make exciting the IPAG 29th Season for 2006-2007. While the integrated arts ensemble continues its international tours, home-based actors are busy with the first twin-bill this season: Patas by Steven P.C. Fernandez and the hilarious New Yorker sa Tambacan, an adaptation of the now-classic comedy by Marcelino Agana New Yorker in Tondo.

October 28

3 p.m. / 7:30 p.m.
CAP Auditorium(Davao City)

BAK2BAK
Two partners, two lives, and two stories. Bak2Bak is: Babuyan Island by three-time Palanca-winner German Gervacio and Isa Pang Kawing by Steven Patrick C. Fernandez. These plays peep into artificial relationships between odd couples who, after some uneasy coping, acknowledge their predicaments.

DirectionSTEVEN PATRICK C. FERNANDEZ

November

Mindanao and Hong Kong

PINOY AKO… PINAGMAMALAKI KO
A multi-media revue that highlights the significance of our OFWs as our modern-day heroes, featuring the country’s more prestigious artists and groups.

DirectionSTEVEN PATRICK C. FERNANDEZ

2007
February
7, 8, 9, 10
14, 15, 16, 17
7:30 p.m.
CASS Rooftop Theatre

UWAHIG
A multi-media traipse through the elemental landscape of postcolonial, postmodern, war-stricken environmentally ravaged Mindanao. The collaborative piece has been produced by Mindulani, Inc., the network of Mindanao theatre artists for the 31st UNESCO International Theatre Festival. Front acting are new exciting dance works by IPAG’s budding choreographers.

Mise en Scene & ScriptSTEVEN PATRICK C. FERNANDEZ ChoreographyFELIMON BLANCO and IPAG DesignsBOOTS DUMLAO MusicGEEJAY ARIOLA and the MEBUYAN PEACE PROJECT

Source:http://www.msuiit.edu.ph/ipag/updates.html#sked

Iligan AIRSOFT Competition during the DIYANDI FESTIVAL SA ILIGAN was featured on ABS-CBN RNG Tele-Magazine CHUY this morning! The event was participated by teams mostly from Northern Mindanao.

The Big Four Movie Theaters
By Henry L. Yu


Movies have always been part of our life, either as a lad, an adolescent, or even now that we have become adults. They are one of the cheapest ways to relax, forgetting momentarily the problems of daily living.

Among the big four theaters as far as Iligan City was concerned in the '50s and '60s were: King, Queen, Century, and Premier. They formed part of our childhood memories back in our hometown for almost half a century past. These were the places we went to with our barkadas and classmates either after classes in the afternoon, or during Saturday afternoons, or during school hours when some of us would cut classes just to watch our favorite actors/actresses perform in the big screen.

King and Queen Theaters were owned by the Bagatans. The former being located along Quezon Avenue, while the latter was at corner Roosevelt and Zamora Sts. King usually showed Tagalog hits, while Queen catered mostly to Hollywood blockbusters. In the '50s, orchestra rates were pegged at P1.00 while the balcony rates were at P3.00. Century was located at San Miguel St. and was owned by the Gaites. Premier was and is located along Cabili Avenue. Obviously, among the four, only Premier has survived the passing of time. It is still there, but for now it has become a third run theater.

The orchestra of King has this canteen located near the entrance. It was where we bought peanuts, Kropeck, crackers, Coke, maruya, etc. The snack bar of Queen was at the lobby of the theater near the tiketera; so with that of Century and Premier. With P5.00 in your pocket at that time, you could already have a relaxing session of watching the movies with matching snacks. King was among the establishments gutted down in the big fire that hit Iligan on May 23, 1957. But it has restored its building on the same site in due time until its closure in the '70s.

King was the venue of many a movies starring our favorite stars, like FPJ, Asiong Salonga (Joseph Estrada), Agent X-44 (Tony Ferrer), Agent Lagalag (Eddie Fernandez), Stella Suarez, Divina Valencia, the Sampaguita Stars '66, as well as those from LVN, Larry Santiago, Premier Production, etc. Queen was the home of Hollywood stars like Charlston Heston, Elizabeth Taylor, Yul Brynner, Victor Mature, etc., while Century featured films of Jerry Lewis, Clark Gable, Lana Turner, etc. Premier was another home for the Tagalog stars of the era.

All these four theaters had only electric fans to wipe away our sweat brought about by the summer heat, which we never gave importance to as we were much too focused to the wide screen with our favorite movie heroes performing the greatest actions of their lives. Chinese films got the chance to be shown too during that time. They were usually shown either at Queen or Century.

King Theater was located very near our backyard, so much so that we could even hear the intermission music. I remember our cook Leona Lantaka, who used to tell us how much she liked that particular song being played at King Theater every morning at 9:00 o'clock. It was "Bayang Magiliw". Poor Leona! It was the National Anthem which was being played to start the opening of the theater.

King had another entrance near our backyard so much so that sometimes we could sneak in, passing through that way and went directly to the balcony without the tiketera noticing us. But not so with the other three theaters as the watchers were quite strict. Although we could get inside Century for free, courtesy of Mrs. Gaite (the grand matriarch, the mother of Martin and Maning). The Gaites were our close family friends, the same people who would serve us soft drinks and snacks each time we went swimming at their rest house at Canaway Beach.

I have fond memories of Premier in 1966 when I went to watch the Star Parade Show of the Sampaguita Stars '66. It was a personal appearance matinee show featuring my favorites, among them: Bert Leroy-Gina Pareño; Edgar Salcedo-Juvy Cachola; Pepito Rodriguez-Rosemarie Sonora; Ramil Rodriguez-Shirley Moreno; Dindo Fernando-Loreta Marquez; and German Moreno in his younger and slimmer days. They were billeted at the Al Toro Hotel. And I got the chance to see them in person, with autograph in hand for their most valued signatures. All these courtesy of my Uncle Cresing who owned Vision Studio. Just how proud I was the following day telling my classmates about my encounter with these stars, most especially with the pictures that my Uncle Cresing took shots of - me and the Sampaguita Stars '66. Happily, mission accomplished!


(Reprinted from the July 13 & 20, 1998 issues of the Spectrum.)
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Iligan’s Movie Theaters – An Update
By Charmaine Molo


Of the Big Four movie theaters, only Premier is left standing, but shorn of its former glory. It used to be an air-conditioned theater showing top-rate movies, run and managed by the Borja family. Now, it’s worst than a third-run theater showing X-rated movies. It is no longer run and managed by the Borja family, but by some operators who are renting it.

Of the Big Four, the first to go out of business was Century theater. It was not making money. This information did not come from the Gaite family, but from some displaced employees. They blamed the closure of Century Theater on the friends of the Gaite family. The Gaites were so good to their friends that they allowed their friends' smiling faces to serve as virtual movie passes. But that's not the way to do business, right? In its place now is a commercial building housing the family businesses of the Gaites.

Next to go were King and Queen theaters. When the old patriarch Mariano Bagatan retired from business, both theaters were sold to the Sun family who changed the names of King and Queen Theaters to Sun-O-Rama I and Sun-O-Rama II, respectively.

It was during this time in the early seventies that movie houses proliferated in Iligan. In Tubod area, the Celdran family opened the Kris and Ritz Theaters. In Tibanga area, the Kho family opened the Rajah and Ace Theaters. Along Roosevelt street, just in front of Sacred Heart Hospital, the Ang family opened the ABC Cinema. In front of what used to be California Bakery along Quezon Avenue, the Mendoza family opened the Maharlika Theater. And in Palao area, the Bernardo family opened Berds, Derbe, Plaza and Ultra Theaters.

With 12 movie houses for a population of 200,000, Iligan residents never had it so good. Because each theater showed double programs, every week a moviegoer has 24 movies to choose from. There were no Betamax, VHS, VCD and cable TV then, and boxing events went out the way Century Theater did. For most of us, going to the movies was our only entertainment. With competition in the movie industry so keen and fierce, something had to give. One by one, movie theaters bowed out of business. They could not compete with the business acumen of the Bernardo family.

The land where Kris and Ritz theaters stood was sold to Pryce Property. It is now a business park -- with no business, no park and no visible income. There, it sits idle like a white elephant. Rajah Theater was renovated and is now the site of CITI Hardware while Ace was demolished and its place is occupied by some commercial establishments.

Sun-O-Rama II (formerly Queen Theater) is now being used as a warehouse of Trendline Department Store while Maharlika Theater is now being used by born-again Christians for prayer and worship. ABC Cinema was sold by the Ang family and was renamed Cinema Theater. Like Premier Theater, it is showing X-rated films that cater to the baser animal instincts. Sun-O-Rama I (formerly King Theater) is now the site of Maranao traders selling RTW’s, cloth, barter trade products and pirated VCD’s and DVD’s.

By the end of the year 2001, there were six movie houses in Iligan: Berds, Derbe, Plaza, Ultra (all owned and operated by the Bernardo family), Premier and Cinema theaters (which survived mainly due to the loyalty of their special audience). Unlike in other cities, each movie house was still showing double programs. But the national anthem (Bayang Magiliw) was no longer being played.

This year, the movie industry is confronted by a host of problems. First, there is the economic slowdown due to closure of several industries. Second, after the Sept. 11 attack, many moviegoers are afraid of grenade throwing by the terrorists inside the movie house as what happened in Maranding and Ozamiz City years ago. Third, there is a proliferation of pirated VCD’s that compete directly with the movie theaters. Fourth, Chinese-made but Japanese-branded VCD players are now being sold at only 2,000 pesos ($40) each. Fifth, rental cost of original non-pirated VCD's has been slashed to only 15 pesos ($0.30). Sixth, the cost of electricity has become prohibitive due to the imposition of power cost adjustments. Seventh, the local government has increased its real property tax assessments and continued the imposition of 30% amusement taxes.

With declining receipts and increasing costs and expenses, the movie industry is in a very critical and precarious situation. Thus, it was no surprise to many of us when we heard that the Bernardo family has decided to shut down the operations of Berds Theater. The place is now undergoing renovation and is being converted into business stalls, arcades or malls. Signs are posted in prominent places announcing the availability of spaces for rent. It would be a great irony if one of the stalls would soon be selling pirated VCD’s.

Source: http://www.geocities.com/spectrumarchive/sp-09-16-02.html

Wow..Congrats on your 3rd thread..Pretty fast...

Kudos on Iligan City's 3rd thread! :bow: Sweet!

gusto ko mutanaw sa miss iligan ug sa street dancing!!! :( wala may ga upload ug video sa youtube nganu kaha ni.

In the Philippine Colleges and Universities 2006 ranking by Web Popularity, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology ranked 6th.

Source: http://www.4icu.org/ph/

In the Philippine Colleges and Universities 2006 ranking by Web Popularity, MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology ranked 6th.

Source: http://www.4icu.org/ph/

Iba ka talaga MSU-IIT. Congratulations!

Top Ten

1 De La Salle University
2 Centro Escolar University
3 Ateneo de Manila University - Quezon City
4 Polytechnic University of the Philippines - Manila, Taguig, Mulanay, Bataan, Sta. Rosa, Commonwealth QC, Lopez, Ragay, Unisan, Sta. Maria, Sto. Tomas
5 Ateneo de Davao University - Davao City
6 Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology - Tibanga - Iligan City
7 University of Baguio
8 Saint Louis University - Baguio City
9 Adamson University
10 University of the East

IPAG stands out in DC Intl Fest
Contributed by kai; Posted by admin on Sunday, October 01 @ 23:39:42 PHT

Washington D.C. - The Integrated Performing Arts Guild (IPAG), the multi-awarded, highly-acclaimed and leading Filipino dance theater ensemble caps its US Tour with another captivating performance, practically stealing the show, this time in the DC Dance Festival at the prestigious Kennedy Center in the nation’s capital, Washington D.C. Participants to the 2006 Dance DC Festival organized by the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, were groups representing cultures of different continents namely Asia , Europe , Latin America and North America . The Dance Asia component of the DC Dance Festival with its theme “Asia in Legends”. included cultures of China , India , South Korea , Malaysia , Mongolia and the Philippines .

Source: http://ibalita.msuiit.edu.ph//modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=141

^^ From Iligan to the rest of the world...Go go go IPAG! :)

CITY COUNCIL WITHDRAWS ‘GMA-RESIGN’ STANCE
By: EAMayormita
CIO Press Release
October 1, 2006

The Iligan City Council has withdrawn its ‘GMA Resign’ standpoint last year through the recent SP Resolution 06-783 initiated by City Councilor Providencio ‘Boy’ Abragan, Sr. The city councilor upholds that such move is meant to give due respect to an Iliganon who holds the highest position in national government and to let her have the opportunity to support the place she considers her second hometown.

In his privilege speech, City Councilor Chonilo Ruiz remains firm in his stand on SP Resolution 05-640 he filed last year in response to the Garci tape controversy and maintains that it is not intended to question the president’s ability to lead this country but the legality of her holding such position.

Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz reported that President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was delighted to receive a copy of SP Resolution 06-783 he handed her recently at which she gave her promise to give Iligan City priority to help uplift its economy and will schedule to meet with the rest of the city officials to take up other programs which need to be implemented.

PLDT-Maratel expands in LDN
by Gladys @ 9:00 am. Filed under News


ILIGAN CITY — The Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company-Maranaw Telephone Co. (PLDT-Maratel) continues to expand its telephone service lines in the coastal town of Lanao del Norte.

Mario C. Encarnacion, President of PLDT-Maratel, said the expansion project is intended to support the local community and local government units (LGUs) in the province boost economic activity and entice investors to establish their businesses in the area.

The extension of landlines is in response to the demands from the LGUs to resolve telecommunication problems since towns usually pay long distance rates for calls to adjacent towns and Iligan City respectively.

The Provincial Board (PB) passed recently a resolution requesting PLDT to expand its services to the province.

The municipalities of Kauswagan, Bacolod and Maigo are the first three recipient towns to avail the services aside from Linamon, which was catered as early as 2000.

Source: SunStar CDO

After the successful celebrations of the Diyandi Festival sa Iligan 2006, the iligan city council are now in the works of creating "DIYANDI FESTIVAL FOUNDATION". <--------di ba mas maayo! The foundation will be the one responsible in the planning/preparation, as well as funding for the kasadya streetdancing and other activities in the fiesta. Hopefully, both public and private sector should take part in this matter.

^^That's a welcome idea. Just like other big festivals in the country, we need to create this " Diyandi Festival Foundation" which manages not only the economical but most of all the cultural aspect of the festivities.

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The internationally-acclaimed Kalimulan Dance Troupe from the Mindanao State University in Iligan performing at the City Public Plaza on the night of September 25, 2006.

Kalimulan Dance Troup showcased a wide array of dances that are indigenous to Southern Philippines and mixed with Malayan and Arab influences.

Majestic Falls at the click of the switch
WEDNESDAY |SEPTEMBER 27, 2006 | PHILIPPINES
By MYLAH IGLESIAS

ILIGAN—The full majesty of the Maria Christina Falls is seldom seen nowadays since the Agus river which feeds it has been harnessed to provide electricity in Lanao. Mediamen had the privilege of seeing the Falls at its full majesty, when the National Power Corp. shut down power plants to allow water to cascade down.

It was awesome albeit a very expensive one since NPC estimates it loses P150,000 per minute in foregone electricity generation. That show, when the Falls were opened for 30 minutes was cool P4.5 million worth. When the power plants are running, the waterfalls is still there but a trickle compared to what we saw. There are more than 20 waterfalls in Iligan, giving the city its name of City of Majestic Waterfalls.

Iligan is also the Industrial Center of the South. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through Napocor’s 7 Agus hydroelectric water plants. The Maria Cristina Falls , plunging 320 feet downward, is the main source of the city’s power. Agus VI was built in 1950. It generates 200MW electricity, the source of industrial lines in the city. The Napocor will develop the site of the Maria Cristina Hydroelectric plant , into a natures park.

It broke ground last Friday, Sept. 22. NPC Nature’s Park s located within an eight-hectare area inside the Agus 6 & 7 Hydroelectric Power Plant Complex in Fuentes, Maria Cristina, the park will host the Hydro Power Science Centrum, the first such facility of NPC in the Mindanao region.

Among other amenities are a museum and exhibit hall; conference rooms; an orientation hall. The Nature’s Park will be constructed in three phases, and is expected to be completed within three years.

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

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

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

NPC said that the initial funding for the project will be sourced from the projected savings in MinGen’s 2006 budget. Once operational, the nature park is expected to bring in additional revenues of about P6 million per year, thus allowing NPC to recover the project cost within a four-year period. Entrance fee will be less than P50. NPC said the project will enhance the tourism potential of the Maria Cristina Falls and will raise public awareness on NPC’s hydro power operations. At the same time, the park is designed to protect and preserve the environment, while providing livelihood and business opportunities for the host-communities living near the Agus complex.

Source: http://www.malaya.com.ph/sep27/trav1.htm

this is a very wise move by the company indeed.. maximising their profits, boosting iligans economy, especially because of awareness and tourism... amazing jud!!! i hope ang atua na pud nga city center ang paninduton.. i.e. new buildings and a very effective public transpot/mga kalsada ug dalan pud

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Kasadya Street Dancing and Merrymaking

This event was held on September 27, 2006 with participating contigents from and outside Iligan. Performers paraded through the city from the port area to end up at the Anahaw Amphitheater at the foot of City Hall where they performed in a final showdown in front of judges.

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Climbing Iligan's Mt. Agad-Agad
by: Bobby Timonera

ILIGAN CITY -- It's possible to climb up the peak of a mountain and see the panoramic view of a city and the countless stars and shooting stars at night without mountaineering experience at all, yet having the satisfaction of "having gone up there" after just a few hours of sweat.

That is, if you're in Iligan and have the "just do it" attitude.

Welcome to Mt. Agad-agad, just 1,600 feet above sea level. This mountain is easily visible from downtown Iligan, and one can readily conclude it's the highest peak around.

It's nothing but a molehill compared to Mt. Apo or Mt. Kitanglad, the country's highest peaks. But high enough to make the uninitiated soaking wet after a few hours of trekking.

In fact, that's why it's called Agad-agad, says Pat Noel, a staff of the City Tourism Office. (Pat says there should be an accent on the second and fourth syllables, whereas most people pronounce it without accent at all.) "Ma-agad-agad ra nimog saka kay dali ra," (You can just easily climb up the mountain) he told tourism and hotel and management restaurant students of the Iligan Medical Center College two Saturdays ago up the mountain's peak.

Yes, it's so easy to climb that my nine-year-old son Arkay was able to climb it yesterday (Saturday), but after some complaints. My wife Miyam, too, who does no physical exercises at all aside from dancing even though she's a cardiologist, was able to go up the peak in just one-and-a-half hours, but her knees shaking on our downward trek this (Sunday) morning.

Though I've been looking at that mountain, sometimes with telescopes or binoculars, with envy ever since I was a kid, I first climbed Agad-agad with Pat and the 30 or so students only two weeks ago. It took us longer, about three hours, because of the big group, mostly females. The really slow ones (read, the heavier girls) reached the peak in four hours.

Because it's so easy to climb, many go up Agad-agad in the morning and come down in the afternoon. But the trek will be much more worth the sweat if you spend the night there, as I did the two times I climbed.

The first half of the trek is nothing but a walk on rolling terrain. The fun begins on the second half, when "ang tuhod magtagbo na sa suwang" (when the knees meet the chin), as those "who've been there" would say.

At the peak, the panoramic overlooking view of Iligan City and Mt. Malindang in Misamis Occidental right across Iligan Bay is a spectacle. But wait till evening when the city lights look like the reflection of the stars.

Iligan is a small city of 300,000 people, but it's as if you're looking at a metropolis at night.

On my first climb, I was looking forward to sleeping under the stars and the flicker of fireflies while listening to my Dad's collection of oldies music on my Rio MP3 player. But rain fell past 1 a.m. so we had to rush back to the tent. It rained so hard it penetrated the two layers of nylon. We couldn't sleep until the 15 minutes of rain let up.

When we got out to add more layer of plastic to the two-ply tent just in case the rain came back, we stood in horror as the lights from the city disappeared. "Is there a blackout in Iligan?" asked Pat.

But the flicker of lights slowly appeared from left to right as, to our relief, a thick fog passed right in front of us.

"We've been here so often, but we never get bored climbing Mt. Agad-agad as it offers a different view of Iligan each time with the changing season," says Pat with his group of mountaineers -- Rey Ruiz and Bobby Plasus -- who are all employees of the city government.

It would have been perfect to go star gazing with headphones on my ears on my second climb as a shooting star came whizzing by, but my wife and son were too tired they went straight to the tent right after dinner.

Agad-agad is not a forested mountain, but some groups, like the local Rotary Clubs and CARE-Iligan Mountaineers, are trying hard to make it as green as possible.

Still, there is a need to implement more stringent measures to protect this easily accessible mountain, especially now that more and more people are climbing up Mt. Agad-agad. Maybe there should be a group like the Protected Area Management Board of Mt. Apo and other priority areas, which is composed of representatives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, mountainfolk, environmentalists, mountaineers and other interested parties.

For instance, on our climb yesterday, some 40 students came who claim they belong to a science club and wanted to plant trees in the area. But some of them were so noisy, shouting at the top of their voice. When Pat advised them to keep quiet as not to disturb other people and scare away animals, one replied: "Pasensya, sir, kay taga-bukid man na sila," (Forgive them, sir, because they are people from the mountain). To which Pat answered back: "No, mountainfolk don't make unnecessary noise in the mountains."

From a distance, we noticed some of them used wood to fuel their bonfire or probably to cook dinner, which Pat, a seasoned mountaineer, says is a big no-no. If you're not careful, you can cause forest fire, he says. Instead use an enclosed lamp or a special mountaineer's mini-stove.

There were some liter in some camping sites.

When Pat and his group bring students or guests up Agad-agad, they would usually conduct pre-climb briefings and teach them the basics of mountaineering. Like, "Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, and kill nothing but time."

Source: http://careiligan.multiply.com/journal/item/3

hehe kung naa nay tall buildings ang iligan di tingali maayo na ibutang sa tunga kay ma coveran ang view sa agad agad

Ok ra naay mga tall buildings pero di sad nang tag-as na kaayo, mga 10 to 20 storeys lang gud basta di lang sad molabaw pa kataas sa Mt. Agad-Agad. :)

yups.... tama ka jud... =) naunsa na ba tong gaisano mall construction okey ba???

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The plaza remains the center of community life that is only equalled by the marketplace.

yups.... tama ka jud... =) naunsa na ba tong gaisano mall construction okey ba???


Don't worry. On-going pa gihapon ang construction sa mall. I'm just waiting for the right time to take some pictures (kanang medyo dako-dako na ang building) and promise to post them here...:)

Na-obserbahan sad nako nga daghan ang gatukod ug mga buildings sa sentrong bahin sa ciudad. Like, in Palao-market area, just near Sunburst Resto, naay commercial building nga gitukod nga medyo dakodako ug nindot sad. Just in front of SBG Enterprises ug atbang sad sa Banco Filipino, naay 3-storey commercial building nga gitukod, etc... Hinay-hinay nag fill-up ang mga vacant lot ug bag-ong structures. Unsa kahay gipasabot ani? :runaway:

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September 29, 2006 - The procession stretched for approximately 2 kilometers. It started and ended at the St. Michael's Cathedral, with a route that took the devotees around the city. Every now and then, during the procession, devotees shout fiercely "Viva Señor San Miguel!"

hey guys heard sa TV Patrol-Iligan nga naay proposal ang city council to build a sports center/gymnasium. "ILIGAN ARENA" ang ngalan. The project cost is Php500 million, 5 hectares ang lot and it will be located at Brgy. Del Carmen. Other amenities included are parking areas and commercial spaces. Matud pa sa balita...kinahanglan na daw ang city ani na facility kay ga cge ra daw gihapon ta rely sa MSU-IIT Gymnasium.They have shown different building interior designs.Dako sya tan-awon sa 3D na model.

YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You know what this is one of my biggest dreams... to finally have our own arena where we can stage concerts, sports, and such events without the need for the iit gym.. plus since its new, its going to be modern and would have modern facilities.. and will look good too!!! I AM SO SO SO excited to hear this... first the maria christina improvement, and now this.. YEAH!!! absolutely amazing stuff!!! I wish they would improve and make this a sports facility location.. i.e. with all the track and field, soccer pitch, indoor basketball, and all of that stuff para at least mapataas ang sports sa atuang community, I think which is very important since it takes people off the streets and off drugs... and maybe stop people from playing too much computer games... :D

Im a big football fan i hope they add a football pitch along with it.. XD

Hopefully ang next project kay Nature Park.. i mean a very big park where people can enjoy hiking, biking, or just sitting under trees or on the large fields... haaaaay, this is very good news indeed. I post nya ha kung asa dapit ning proposal ibutang... sa Del carmen pa jud.. taga del carmen ra ba ko!!! :D

hey guys heard sa TV Patrol-Iligan nga naay proposal ang city council to build a sports center/gymnasium. "ILIGAN ARENA" ang ngalan. The project cost is Php500 million, 5 hectares ang lot and it will be located at Brgy. Del Carmen. Other amenities included are parking areas and commercial spaces. Matud pa sa balita...kinahanglan na daw ang city ani na facility kay ga cge ra daw gihapon ta rely sa MSU-IIT Gymnasium.They have shown different building interior designs.Dako sya tan-awon sa 3D na model.


Goooooood! I'm excited 'bout this proposed project. Have to ask more details and hope to take some pics of the 3D model. :cucumber: :cucumber: :cucumber:

don't get too excited Alingatong...basin dili to 3D nalibat ra ko...mapalaw nya ka...hehehe
my dad told me murag slide lang daw...hahaha na mao. :(
this time i'm no longer sure...sorry nako daan.

Ahh...ok. Don't feel sorry. Bahalag drawing pa na, no probs. The most important is there's this "ILIGAN ARENA" coming. Go Go Go Iligan! ;)

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Iligan City joins the whole nation in the celebration of the National Older Persons Week.

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VIVA ILIGAN!!!

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ninduta ana oi!

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:applause: :applause: :applause: Nice pics.

bravo! nice pics...

Just want to share this with you guys. I didn't even know there's such a thing.

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Remember the Expo vessels of the 60s and 70s? Those were the floating bazaars that sailed around the country on board a huge navy ship (in photo). The Expo ship would dock in Iligan about once a year offering various dry goods and foodstuffs for sale at bargain prices. The products came from different regions in the country. Among the favorite items at these floating bazaars were peanut butter and kalamay, one of Bohol's famous delicacies. A visit aboard the Expo vessel was always a treasurable treat.

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A vintage photo of the old wharf of Iligan City taken in the mid 1960s. Docking at the city's Pier Ono in this rare photo is a typical vessel plying the Iligan and Cebu route. Travelers and students of the 60s will remember such vessels as M/V Don Victoriano, M/V Doña Elena, among others. A voyage from Iligan to Cebu generally took 12 hours to navigate. There were no airconditioned cabins or suites on board then. All passengers endured the trip sleeping on rows of cots made of canvass.

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Iligan pier of today

why can't I view some of the photos?

i can =)

i can view them now. maybe the lchs site was on maintenance mode gabii.:)

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very nice indeed...i like the fireworks...

Friday, October 06, 2006
Gov't, moro rebel group panels: Talks to continue
By Lino Dela Cruz
Iligan Correspondent

ILIGAN CITY -- The government-Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) Coordinating Committee on the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH) together with the IMT assured Thursday the mayor and other government officials here that there is no reason the peace panels will not continue the peace talks.

During their courtesy call to Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz, Head of Mission of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) Major General Dato Md Ismael bin Ahmad Khan, assured the local executive of support so that the stalled peace negotiations can continue.

The recent round of government-MILF peace talks in Malaysia was stalled over discussions on the Ancestral Domain issue.

Following the stalled peace negotiations, people in Mindanao became apprehensive that hostilities would erupt anew between government forces and the Moro rebels.

However, the government-MILF CCCH and the IMT made their rounds in the cities of Iligan, Marawi and in the provinces of Lanao del Norte and Lanao del Sur to assure that the ceasefire continues to be in place and this is being monitored.

"The ceasefire mechanism on the ground is strongly in place and solidly intact" said Von Al Haq of the MILF CCCH.

The visiting group expressed confidence that the stalled peace talks will not collapse.

Cruz was happy to learn that Iligan City will be the host, for the third time, of the government-MILF CCCH meeting.

"The government-MILF CCCH meeting that will be held here will show that Christians and Muslims in the area are in good relations," said Cruz.

Source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/10/06/news/gov.t.moro.rebel.group.panels.talks.to.continue.html

What happened to some of my posts?! Gone with the wind?

mine also. maybe the moderators deleted it...

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A 3-storey commercial building will soon rise on this site. Location: In front of SBG Merchandising and Mercury Drug - Quezon.

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Quezon Avenue
This photo was taken last night, after the heavy rain.

Iligan welcomes 3rd batch of IMT for GRP-MILF peace process
by Gladys @ 11:11 am. Filed under News

Cagayan de Oro City (6 October) — Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz welcomed the 3rd batch of the International Monitoring Team (IMT) for the GRP-MILF Peace Process headed by Maj. Gen. Dato Ismail of the Malaysian Mission when they arrived in the City recently.

Mayor Cruz expressed his appreciation to Ismail for choosing Iligan as the host city for the third time and for making it a common ground for GRP-MILF peace negotiations. “Holding the meeting in our city would depict the good relationship of our Christian and Muslim residents,” he added.

Together with the monitoring team are Brig. Gen. Edgardo Gurrea, representing the Coordinating Committee for the Cessation of Hostilities (CCCH), and Von Alhaq of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF). (PIA 10)

GOOD MORNING ILIGAN!

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Miss Iligan 2006, Nikki Pareño (center), with her court.

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salamat sa pics alingatong

Nice pics..Iligan is really colorful

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St. Michael Cathedral and Marietta Tower with Mt. Agad-Agad in the background

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Mariano Badelles Sr. Street (formerly J. Luna St.)

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Iligan City is located 795 kilometers south of Manila and is well-placed to service markets in Visayas and Mindanao. The area around Iligan City features bolinao clay and isabela sandy loam, deep harbor lines and well-preserved aquatic resources. Commercial and Industrial land are inexpensive and serviced by a good infrastructure. The area boasts 23 waterfalls, as well as cool natural spring swimming pools, an excellent educational institution, hospitals and investment-business service centers. Fiscal incentives are available for pioneering and labor-intensive businesses. The private sector is strong and has forged a good partnership with local government units.

Preferred areas of investment include:

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

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salamat sa bagong pics!

Welcome to the exciting world of the ukay-ukay, the best bargain phenomenon to ever hit the city of Iligan.

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Sunday's Ukay-Ukay along Quezon Avenue Ext.

Wow, thread 3 na pala dito at malapit na magsangdaang post! Go, go, go Iligan!

Thanks boju.

@ LATINO, great pictures on Diyandi Festival! Ganda ng fireworks, majestics!

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Wow!

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Great!

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Port of Iligan

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Taken at Pala-o Market Area near Mercury Drug where tartanillas are on stand-by waiting for passengers and for those who want to experience the usual rickety rock but breezy ride. Tartanilla route is limited to Tambacan then to the Pala-o Market area via Badelles St.

Tartanillas are an environment-friendly means of transportation. They do not emit smog and horses' waste can be used as an organic fertilizer. It's sad to note that people had to move faster so they opted a faster means of transportation.

Wow!

actually the two fireworks photo just won the grand prize consolation prize in the recently held photo contest here in iligan city "2006 diyandi festival photo contest" thank GOD.

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actually the two fireworks photo just won the grand prize consolation prize in the recently held photo contest here in iligan city "2006 diyandi festival photo contest" thank GOD.


Congratulations @latino! We're proud of you.

actually the two fireworks photo just won the grand prize consolation prize in the recently held photo contest here in iligan city "2006 diyandi festival photo contest" thank GOD.

Congrats insan! Certified Professional Photographer!:scouserd:

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Cabili Avenue, one of the oldest streets in Iligan City

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Aguinaldo Street, one end leads you to Palao Market and the other to the Old Public Market.

@Latino Congratulations!

Thanks for the Gaisano Mall Construction Updates @Alingatong...

Keep posting! :scouserd:

Moro militants on ’standby’ if talks collapse
by Gladys @ 9:44 am. Filed under News
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THE local leadership of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) said it is only awaiting orders from its hierarchy on whether or not to launch an attack in the Lanao provinces.

In a radio interview, MILF officer Kumander Bravo said while their command is hopeful that the peace talks will resume their organization will not be caught unprepared.

“From a force of 5,000 fighters we already have 25,000 spread over the two Lanao provinces,” Bravo said during the radio interview.

Bravo’s statements came even as the Fourth Infantry Division (4th ID) said it has drawn up its own contingency plans in the event of an MILF attack.

“We also have our own counter plan against them,” Fourth ID spokesman Major Samuel Sagun said in an interview, even as he reiterated the military’s hopes that the peace talks will resume in earnest.

Last week the Philippine Marines based in Tubod, Lanao del Norte said there is no truth to rumors that Moro rebels will attack at least two coastal towns in this province.

Colonel Antonieto Ga, Philippine Marines Battalion commander here said the rumored attack came after the peace talks stopped its discussions on the Ancestral Domain issue.

Untrue

Bravo said their forces are still on standby following the stalemate over the talks. While not insinuating on any attack, he confirmed that they have been making preparations should the talks eventually collapse.

He said, “they are ready” to launch attacks on various military detachments in Lanao as well as bombings on government installations.

For his part Sagun said they won’t allow these attacks to prosper and explained that while they are saddened by Bravo’s statements they are prepared for any operation by the MILF.

He said the military remains concerned over the effects of the MILF attacks on the civilian populace.

“We’re still hoping nga mabalik ang peace talks ug dunay makab-ot nga (that the peace talks resume and both sides would reach an) agreement,” Sagun said.

Meanwhile Ga said reports of an MILF attack on Lanao province are untrue and that the Philippine Marines remain vigilant for any eventuality.

He said even if the peace talks got stalled, there have been no violations on the ceasefire agreement between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front.

Source: SunStar CDO

Editorial: A hint of warning
by Gladys @ 1:47 pm. Filed under News, Commentary


ONE wonders about the statements of Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) official Kumander Bravo about “being on standby” in the event there won’t be a resumption of peace talks between the national government and the MILF, following a stalemate in negotiations over the ancestral domain claims issue.

The statement issued during an interview over at dxIF Bombo Radyo, fell short of an actual warning since Bravo said he is only “reminding” the residents of the two Lanao provinces which his command has covered to be prepared for any eventuality in the event the talks did collapse.

His statement contrasts with the recent messages sent by the government and the MILF panels that the peace talks are still in place and that the “ceasefire mechanism” is still holding despite the stalemate in the negotiations. How long the “ceasefire mechanism” holds is another thing altogether.

Apparently the “ceasefire mechanism” will hold so long as there are indications that the peace talks will resume in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

The other parties in the talks, namely the Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC), are noticeably supportive of the continuation of the peace talks though they won’t be there for a longer period of time.

Their presence, while valued by the MILF, certainly won’t serve as a full guarantee that any sort of hostilities won’t break out in the open.

Source: SunStar CDO

San Juan mayor distributes Erap CDs
by Gladys @ 9:34 am. Filed under News


ILIGAN CITY — Hundreds of the banned CDs of former President Joseph Estrada were distributed here during the recent visit of San Juan Mayor Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito.

Ejercito’s visit, which was arranged by the Jaycee International, was to conduct a forum on Charter change with the youth, according to Ejercito’s staff.

Part of Ejercito’s visit was to meet the local officials, barangay chairmen, and local media to conduct a dialogue with them at the same time hand out copies of the banned CD of Estrada entitled “Ang Mabuhay Para sa Masa (To Live For the Masses)”

The CD is a documentary of the political life of Estrada starting from his early political life as San Juan mayor, then as congressman, vice president and finally President.

But it also depicted how Estrada was thrown out of power even as he was still midway serving his first term as President.

Source: SunStar CDO

Ayusa sa pics oi. Kanang gaisano 2 floora ra na sya? or mu taas pa jud na into 3 or 4? mayu untag taas na sya mga 4 floors unya lapad... :D

^^Sa akong pagkabalo patas-an pa daw na nila up to 5th floor. Medyo lapad-lapad gyud ang ilang area. Kanang gitrabaho karon, mga 1/4 pa na sa land area ug nagsige pa sila ug trabaho sa foundation ug haligi. Wala man gud sila gabutang ug karatula ug rendering sa building aron mahibaw-an ta nato kung unsa iyang hitsura.

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WOW! it is taking shape.. im so excited about this..anyway..

Maayong hapon Iligan!

Kami sad diri sa Iligan, we are also very excited. Just imagine kung naa nay dako-dako nga shopping mall diri, life would be easier. I know nga kung mahuman ang Gaisano Mall, daghan na nya interesado motukod ug laing mall diri kay ang mga taga Marawi ug ang mga silingang dapit, diri na man dayon mag-shopping... :)

Kuyaw ayo ba..heavy materials jud ang gi gamit..

Humok man gud daw ang yuta mao nga gipalig-on gyud nila ang foundation ug gigamitan gyud nila ug sakto nga materials. Basi naa gyud silay plano nga paabton ug 5th floor. Maayo unta kay aron naa say dako-dako nga building diri sa Iligan.

aw..sa mga trend man gud karon kay "Metal" ug "sin" ang gagamiton..just like SMCDO.. Good thing concrete jud diay sya.. Pwede kaayo expand vertically ba..of course mudepende sa foundation..

Wow, the Gaisano Mall looks good and is shaping up, anyway, does anyone have renderings for the Gaisano Mall? And does someone know which among the Gaisano developers are the one responsible for this one? Thanks

I guess it's the Gaisanos of CDO, Butuan, Bukidnon...

Maayo lagi unta ug matinuod nga taas-taas ni nga building kay aron dako-dako sag suruyan ang magshopping. Pastilan ug 2 storeys ra taman. Aw maayo na lang sad kay sa wala. Anyways, kung gusto gyud ug laag-laag, duol ra man ang CDO. :)

Maayo lagi unta ug matinuod nga taas-taas ni nga building kay aron dako-dako sag suruyan ang magshopping. Pastilan ug 2 storeys ra taman. Aw maayo na lang sad kay sa wala. Anyways, kung gusto gyud ug laag-laag, duol ra man ang CDO. :)

dili na sya 2 storeys ra bai..kay murag they're working on the 3rd level na.. ug kadako ra sa mga columns niya para sa 2 storey building..

Mao sad. Actually, I was at the site last Sunday ug nakita nako nga mga 1/4 pa sa total area ilang natukuran. Medyo dako-dako baya sab ang area para sa mall. dako pa kaayo ni nga trabaho.

ok lang atleast cge lang gapadayon ang construction...actually paspas kaayo ila trabaho kay mabantayan man gud nako ang development kadaadlaw inig agi sa jeep ako masakyan.

Thanks @gORs and Alingatong.. agi lang sad mo dadto usahay...LOL..

Mao sad. Actually, I was at the site last Sunday ug nakita nako nga mga 1/4 pa sa total area ilang natukuran. Medyo dako-dako baya sab ang area para sa mall. dako pa kaayo ni nga trabaho.

When did they start construction pala?

They started (driving piles) in April this year.

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This one was taken last September 3.

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The city known as the “Land of Majestic Waterfalls”, Iligan City is used to be a small town part of the entire Lanao province that stands northwest of Mindanao. Besides its rich natural resources, it is also the home of generally acclaimed and highly –praised artists, poets, cultural workers and writers. Its people are also a mix of both Maranaos of Lanao del Sur, Higaonons of Bukidnon and a great force of Christian migrants.

Iligan City is found in the northeastern part of Mindanao, surrounded by the provinces of Balo-I and Linamon of Lanao del Norte on the south, the town of Lugait of Misamis Oriental on the north, and the land of Lanao del Sur and Bukidnon on the east and Iligan Bay on the west.

haaay.. pila kaha ni ka floors... upat ok kayu!!!

@ikra some say it's going to be a 5-storey building...

5????? yeahhh!!! very nice.. 5 storey + dako na space = big mall (well for iligans standards).. maayu unta gwapu ug design, naa ba moy rendering pictures niya?

Unfortunately, wa gyuy gibutang nga karatula man lang o building perspective sa construction site. At least unta mahibaw-an nato kung unsay total land area, pila gyud ka storey ang building, unsay hitsura, etc. Maybe in the coming days, magbutang na sila. :)

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Cool crystal clear water

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

Expansion Lanao Norte set to test Misor team


TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- The ML Kwarta Padala Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Second Conference visits the ultra modern Mindanao Civic Center for the very first time as expansion team Lanao del Norte makes its home debut by hosting the MP Warriors-GenSan Wednesday at 6 p.m.

Lanao del Norte of Governor Imelda Q. Dimaporo and Coach Cris Pontillas absorbed a 79-85 setback against the Iligan Archangels in their MVBA debut game last October 5 at the MSU-IIT gym.

The team will go all out for their first win in front of their home fans in the league backed by ML Kwarta Padala, Nature's Spring Drinking Water, Cokaliong Shipping Lines, Reva Sandals, Gameface.Ph and Nike Basketball.

The home team will bank on its triple towers, brothers 6`4" Arlo and 6`5" Baltazar Jueves and 6`6" Jeff Mella and burly Robert Valconcha who all played well in their last game. If Lanao's strength lies in the frontline, the Warriors will then counter with their guards led by Mindanao Division First Conference MVP Louie Medalla, Don Tadena, Jethro Recustodio and Apol Coronado.

The Warriors of boxing icon Manny Pacquiao were playing Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr of MVBA Chairman Governor Oscar S. Moreno at press time last night at the Xavier University gym in Cagayan de Oro. Holcim Pryce will test Lanao this coming October 13 at the Mindanao Civic Center.

Games of the MVBA may be seen over UHF channel Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN-47) and all its cable affiliates.

Source: Sunstar CDO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/10/11/sports/expansion.lanao.norte.set.to.test.misor.team.html)

Maayong Buntag ILIGAN!

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PNP-Iligan conducts info drive calling people to be vigilant
by Evelyn @ 10:14 am. Filed under News

P/Sr. Supt. Virgilio T. Ranes, Officer-In-Charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Iligan City said that their community police relations officer currently conducts public information drive thru local radio stations in the area by appealing to the people to be vigilant at all times following the recent bomb attacks in some pats of Central Mindanao.

“It is also everyone’s concern to maintain a peaceful and orderly place to live in,” he said.

Ranes added that he has requested the different business establishments in the City to instruct their security guards to be alert always and immediately call the police if they find suspicious items left in their vicinity. (PIA 10)

Iligan mayor miffed over police's turnover
By Lino Dela Cruz
Iligan Correspondent


ILIGAN CITY -- A new Philippine National Police (PNP) city director was recently installed here, which drew some controversy because the city mayor was not informed about such turnover of command.

PNP Regional Director Florante Baguio presided the turnover ceremony at the PNP Central Police Station where outgoing City Director Graciano Mijares was replaced by Senior Superintendent Virgilio Ranes.

Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz was irked over the unannounced arrival of Ranes to replace Mijares as Iligan City police director since Cruz was not consulted or notified about Mijares's relief.

Cruz said, "I should have been consulted about the replacement of Mijares because as local chief executive I am supposed to exercise my prerogative in choosing for his (Mijares) replacement."

Baguio said this replacement is in line with a recent order that an urbanized city such as Iligan should have at least a senior superintendent for a city director and Mijares is still a rank lower being a superintendent.

However, newly appointed acting city director Ranes said Cruz's reaction was normal and he is not slighted about it.

Ranes whose recent post before being assigned here was as chief of police of Dipolog City, immediately made a courtesy call to the mayor at his office Thursday.

Mijares is now assigned at the Regional Police Command in Cagayan de Oro City as head of the personnel department.

The incident is not the first time that the PNP regional office has encountered.

Baguio's predecessor, the recently retired regional police director Dante Tejada, managed to push and retain the appointment of City Police Director Aurelio Trampe despite the opposition of Cagayan de Oro Mayor Vicente Emano, who wanted then acting city police director Antonio Montalba to retain the post.

Montalba was relegated to deputy city police director status for not having acquired superintendent status. Montalba had recently finished studies and gained superintendent status this year.

Source: Sunstar CDO (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/10/13/news/iligan.mayor.miffed.over.police.s.turnover.html)

PIA Press Release
2006/10/14

RPOC-10 recommends holding of 2007 Palarong Pambansa in Lanao del Norte
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

Cagayan de Oro City (14 October) -- The Administration maintains keen alertness but remains calm in the face of the renewed bombings as government assistance is now being extended to the victims and their families.

It also continues to call on the Senate to prioritize the passage of the anti-terror bill so that our security forces will be given more teeth and a better fighting chance in dealing with the remaining terror cells in the country.

Full story HERE: (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&sec=news&r=R10&y=06&mo=10&fi=p061014.htm&no=11)

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For those who have missed the Kasadya Street Dancing 2006, you may visit the Kasadya Photo Gallery (http://www.iligan-city.gov.ph/gal/index.php?list=8) for more photos.

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whereabouts is that?

corner quezon ave. and andres bonifacio ave.

I LOVE ILIGAN CITY:tyty:

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The Iligan skyline has changed a lot. More greens and even more colorful!

...and she's getting lovelier too. :)

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View of Iligan bay, taken from Maria Cristina Hotel. Global Steel Philippines, Inc. can be seen to the far right.


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

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Pilmico Foods Corporation in Kiwalan, Iligan City

PILMICO IS ILIGAN’S No. 1 TOP TAXPAYER

The lligan City Government cited Pilmico Foods Corporation as the number one (1) Top Taxpayer of Iligan.

Pilmico-Mauri Foods Corporation was also awarded as the 23rd placer of the same category for the calendar year 2005.

Pilmico Foods Corporation is an Aboitiz-owned flour milling company providing the Filipino people with high quality flour for over forty years. It has also forged a strategic partnership with AB Mauri to form Pilmico-Mauri Foods Corporation selling world-class yeast and bakery ingredients under the Diamond, Mauripan and Baked Right brands.

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A view of Downtown Iligan from Elena Tower in Tibanga

maayong buntag ILIGAN!!!!!!!!!

Iligan police urges cooperation, coordination with media


ILIGAN CITY — The local police is urging the public to be vigilant in the wake of the recent bombings in Central Mindanao and the circulation of text messages that there will be more bombings after the celebration of Ramadan.

The appeal came as the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) pre-empted what could be a new explosion in Mindanao after its troops recovered and subsequently diffused a time bomb left in a public market in Pagadian City early Sunday morning.

The improvised explosive device was recovered by a member of the Civilian Armed Auxiliary (CAA) and intelligence agents several days after a series of bombings in Central Mindanao that left scores of people dead and injured.

Military officials, citing reports of the Army’s 1st Infantry Division (ID), said the recovery of the bomb, composed of 60 mm and 40 mm mortars, was a product of the AFP’s vigilance against possible terrorist attacks in Mindanao.

The AFP declared an “extreme critical” alert days before the last week’s bombings in Tacurong and Cotabato cities and in Makilala town in North Cotabato upon receipt of information that the Jemaah Islamiyah (JI) and the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) are set to carry out a wave of bomb attacks.

The intelligence report served as the basis of top officials to suspect that the JI and ASG “were indeed the perpetrators of the bombings to force the military to ease up on its ongoing offensive against ASG chieftain Khadaffy Janjalani and his two JI bomber-cohorts, Dulmatin and Omar Patek.”

Meanwhile police officer-in-charge city director Virgilio Ranes said that the recent bombings in Central Mindanao, which killed and maimed several people, should make citizens here more vigilant versus terrorists.

Full Story (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/static/cag/2006/10/16/news/iligan.police.urges.cooperation.coordination.with.media.html)

god i hate terrorists

...and they're everywhere.

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My beloved Quezon Avenue - One of Iligan's main thoroughfares. One end leads you to Iligan City Hall and the other end to the Old Gaisano and the port area.

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Iligan's other major artery - Aguinaldo Street

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Another nightshot.
I love the night lights of the peaceful and calm Iligan.

Mindanao cities on the rise

Davao City (17 October) -- City competitiveness, as defined by the World Competitiveness Yearbook, is the ability of a city to create and maintain an environment that sustains more value creation for its enterprises and more prosperity for its people.

In the recent research of the Asian Institute for Management for the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) 2005, Philippine cities were again ranked based on seven major drivers of competitiveness: cost of doing business; dynamism of local economy; linkages and accessibility; human resources and training; infrastructure; responsiveness of local government to business needs; and quality of life. These were adopted from the World Competitiveness Yearbook of the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development.

“Sixty-five cities were surveyed in PCCRP 2005, the fourth edition of the project. Cities were categorized into 13 metropolitan cities (those in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao), 15 mid-sized cities (non-metro cities each with a population greater than 200,000), and 37 small cities (each with a population less than 200,000). Geographically, 30 cities are from Luzon, 14 from Visayas and 21 from Mindanao.

Based on the results, five Mindanao cities were named most competitive: Davao in the metropolitan cities category, Iligan in the medium-scale cities category, and Koronadal, Surigao and Tagum for the small-sized cities category.

Davao is the only metropolitan city in Mindanao that was named one of the most competitive cities in the country, confirming its role as the central economic hub in the island. The efficient LGU response to business needs, infrastructure and high quality of life also contributed to the city’s high rating.

In the medium-scale category, only Iligan made it as a competitive city, ranking second in the following categories: Cost of doing business, efficient response of LGUs and developed infrastructure. Butuan ranked fourth in cost of doing business, Cagayan de Oro was fourth in infrastructure, General Santos was second in linkages and accessibility, and Zamboanga was first in the cost of doing business and dynamism of local economy.

In the small-scale cities category, Surigao was ranked first in the cost of doing business, followed by Koronadal, and Tagum was third in responsiveness of LGUs to business needs.

From the competitive cities’ documented best practices, the leadership value of local government officials, followed by the presence of a strong support system (business alliances and responsive civil society) were deemed necessary to become a competitive city. Other factors influencing competitiveness included quality of human resources, presence of good infrastructure and a stable peace and order situation.

These best practices were based on the basics of development, which are infrastructure provision (roads and bridges, water, power, telecommunications); quick and simplified response from government; accurate and timely collection of statistics that build to policy making, resulting in ordinances and regulations that are responsive to current and emerging needs. Participatory governance is also a major factor highlighted in the study.

The study further noted the major contribution of cities to national economic development. All Mindanao cities surveyed were contributing in the overall economic development of Mindanao through improved infrastructure and efficient delivery of services.

PIA Press Release (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p061017.htm&no=02)

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Title: Sports Complex
Client: City Government of Iligan
Image Info: a circular complex to hold sports oriented activities
By: Jayson Mata

oh my...This is good news. I have been looking for this picture...
Is this the Iligan Arena? Looks smaller and different from what I saw in the television though...

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Title: Sports Complex
Client: City Government of Iligan
Image Info: a circular complex to hold sports oriented activities
By: Jayson Mata

:eek2: Welcome to a vast new world of unparalleled sports excitement. COMING SOON...:)

effin beautiful complex that is.... wowoweee.. i hope they create a full complex that consists of track and field, soccer pitch with stadium, etc etc... and make the public pay for it for access... this should help people become sprtsminded and stop teenagers from staying on the streets... :D

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The pride of Iligan City

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Look at the well-lighted Aguinaldo Street (another major artery) . It's beautiful.

that's may pix

^^and it will be yours forever!

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Crystal clear water.

Ditucalan Spring Water Reservoir - major source of water supply in Iligan

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Dam at the Ditucalan Water Reservoir

wow...first time pa ko kita ani nga water reservior..thanks for the upload Alingatong

@g0Rs, thanks.

Ditucalan Water Reservoir is one of the major sources of Iligan's water supply. Spring ang source ug nindot ang lugar kay daghang mga kahoy ug tin-aw kaayo ang tubig. No wonder, Iligan's drinking water is one of the best.

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Another water reservoir (newly constructed) located at Camague, Iligan City.

Before I forget, many thanks to Madam Christine Orbe of ICWS for providing me those beautiful reservoir pics.

@g0Rs, thanks.

Ditucalan Water Reservoir is one of the major sources of Iligan's water supply. Spring ang source ug nindot ang lugar kay daghang mga kahoy ug tin-aw kaayo ang tubig. No wonder, Iligan's drinking water is one of the best.

my friends in cebu used to say..mineral water ba daw ato ginakaligo sa iligan...

Mao gyud. Kung moadto sad sa timoga, bugnaw ug limpyo sad kaayo ang tubig sa pool. Naa gani estorya nga naa daw bisita naligo sa timoga ug miingon nga sa sunod daw nija adto sa timoga kay magdala daw sijag "salopin" kay magnegosyo daw sijag "ays watir". Mokabo lang daw sija sa pool, kwarta na daw dajon! (joke only ra ni ha, basig naa bajay masuko) PEACE!

Speaking of water supply, here's a good news to all residents of Barangay Luinab and neighboring areas. There is an on-going construction of a giant reservoir in Luinab to upgrade the water distribution in the area.

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Construction of 650,000 GALS. R.C. Reservoir at Barangay Luinab, Iligan City.
Contract Duration: 315 calendar days
Contract Cost: PhP35,907,630.48
target Date of Completion: December 3, 2006

yes..kalimot ko ug post ana. heard that in the news ganina...Salamat mukusog na balik ang tubig diri sa amoa dapit...

According to a very reliable source, the area where the reservoir is located will soon be developed into an eco park. It's overlooking the city and the view there is very nice. Bugnaw pa gyud kuno. Nice sad na nga project. And to think nga next year sugdan na ug trabaho ang NPC Nature's Park.

atleast naa na tourist spot duol sa amoa...more more more good news..............:)

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Remember this? This is the 5-hectare Central Material Recovery Facility Projects at Sitio Bangko, Brgy. Bonbonon, Iligan City. I've learned from the Solid Waste Management Board, that clearing and horizontal construction for the said project is now-ongoing.

each barangay should have one...aron dili magtambak ang basura sa city...pero ok na ni for the mean time...

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NPC Nature's Park
AGUS 6/7 HEP Complex
Maria Cristina, Iligan City

Features:

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

Groundbreaking: September 22, 2006

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

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

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

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

each barangay should have one...aron dili magtambak ang basura sa city...pero ok na ni for the mean time...

Dako daw ni nga facility ug ma-accommodate niya halos tanang basura sa city. Hi-tech pa gyud ni kay tanang klase sa basura i-process sa sulod gyud sa building. Anyways, mangayo ko'g sulay sa detalye sa mga makina nga gamiton aning pag process sa basura kay bag-o sad ni sa ako. Naanad ko ug tambak lang ug land fill. he he he

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

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

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

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

Unsa na kaha ang Iligan after 3 years? Gaisano mall will be finished ug siguro naa na say competensya nga motukod ug laing mall. Ok nga water system, ok nga waste management, nature's park...

Recently, I heard nga naay mga representatives from Del Monte Phils. nga mibisita diri sa Iligan. Ngita daw sila'g area para sa expansion sa ilang pineapple plantation. Unsa ni ka tinuod?

don't know about that.i wonder where they would put it? our topography is mostly hills and mountains...

Unsa na kaha ang Iligan after 3 years? Gaisano mall will be finished ug siguro naa na say competensya nga motukod ug laing mall. Ok nga water system, ok nga waste management, nature's park...

hmnnn...i'll just cross my fingers...more investments :)

don't know about that.i wonder where they would put it? our topography is mostly hills and mountains...



hmnnn...i'll just cross my fingers...more investments :)


Pero, daghan pa man ta kaayo ug bakanting luna sa atong mga kabukiran... BTW, Naay nagsulti sa ako nga taga City Agriculturist's office nga naa daw sila experiment regarding grapes growing sa atoa diri ug himoon ang Iligan nga Vineyard of the South. I'm not joking baya. Sila gyud mismo ang nagbalita sa ako.

Really? that's another good news..may sad ning magamit na ang dako pa kaayo na bakanti nga yuta sa Iligan for more Agricultural projects...

Christians and Muslim Brothers considered Iligan a sanctuary.

Heard in the news sad na TOTAL LOG BAN ang Iligan & Lanao del Norte as ordered by DENR...this is good aron mapreserve nato ato environment...

Christians and Muslim Brothers considered Iligan as a sanctuary.

Don't forget the lumads in our hinterland barangays.

Ug mga lumads sad. :)

yes i hope terrorism stops and we all live in peace and harmony and love.... :D haaay, but we should be proud yet humble at the same time... dili nang pagarbo ug pahambug.. dili maayu

pagarbo ug pahambug is ok unless it's put into good use especially when it comes to investment promotions... it's one way of showcasing the uniqueness of Iligan from other cities across the philippines. Ang monolopyo sa Iligan BUOTAN NGA ILIGANON.

MINDANAWORLD
Mindanao cities on the rise
By Joji Ilagan- Bian

Inquirer
Last updated 03:54am (Mla time) 10/14/2006
Published on Page B3 of the October 14, 2006 issue of the Philippine Daily Inquirer
CITY competitiveness, as defined by the World Competitiveness Yearbook, is the ability of a city to create and maintain an environment that sustains more value creation for its enterprises and more prosperity for its people.

In the recent research of the Asian Institute for Management for the Philippine Cities Competitiveness Ranking Project (PCCRP) 2005, Philippine cities were again ranked based on seven major drivers of competitiveness: cost of doing business; dynamism of local economy; linkages and accessibility; human resources and training; infrastructure; responsiveness of local government to business needs; and quality of life. These were adopted from the World Competitiveness Yearbook of the Swiss-based International Institute for Management Development.

The drivers are interrelated as one affects the other. Infrastructure, for instance, plays a key role in attaining economies of scale, while efficient delivery of services improves the quality of life. The dynamism of a local economy affects the cost of doing business since an imbalance in supply and demand results in higher costs. Leadership affects the overall competitiveness of a city. A competitive city means cost effective business transactions that create a self-reliant local government unit (LGUs) and a more dynamic economy.

The project assessed the capacity of a city to provide an environment that nurtures its enterprises and industries, and its ability to attract investments and uplift the living standards of its residents. It provides a benchmarking process that will aid individual cities in measuring competitiveness.

The study was intended to motivate local governments to be economic managers, not just service providers; provide feedback mechanism for business, and provide an assessment tool to pinpoint and analyze best practices in economic management and apply competitiveness lessons from other LGUs.

“Sixty-five cities were surveyed in PCCRP 2005, the fourth edition of the project. Cities were categorized into 13 metropolitan cities (those in Metro Manila, Metro Cebu and Metro Davao), 15 mid-sized cities (non-metro cities each with a population greater than 200,000), and 37 small cities (each with a population less than 200,000). Geographically, 30 cities are from Luzon, 14 from Visayas and 21 from Mindanao.

Based on the results, five Mindanao cities were named most competitive: Davao in the metropolitan cities category, Iligan in the medium-scale cities category, and Koronadal, Surigao and Tagum for the small-sized cities category.

Davao is the only metropolitan city in Mindanao that was named one of the most competitive cities in the country, confirming its role as the central economic hub in the island. The efficient LGU response to business needs, infrastructure and high quality of life also contributed to the city’s high rating.

In the medium-scale category, only Iligan made it as a competitive city, ranking second in the following categories: Cost of doing business, efficient response of LGUs and developed infrastructure. Butuan ranked fourth in cost of doing business, Cagayan de Oro was fourth in infrastructure, General Santos was second in linkages and accessibility, and Zamboanga was first in the cost of doing business and dynamism of local economy.

In the small-scale cities category, Surigao was ranked first in the cost of doing business, followed by Koronadal, and Tagum was third in responsiveness of LGUs to business needs.

Others that joined the project acquired the following results in one or two drivers: Bago was 10th and Tacurong ranked 15th in responsiveness of LGUs to business needs; Bislig was 29th in economic dynamism and responsiveness of LGUs; Cotabato ranked 15th in human resources and training; Dapitan was No. 11 and Oroquieta was No. 23 in quality of life; Digos was ranked 13th in infrastructure; Gingoog was third, Pagadian 9th and Marawi 11th in cost of doing business, while Valencia made it to 15th; Ozamis was 19th in dynamism of local economy, and Panabo was seventh in linkages and accessibility.

Drivers of competitiveness
From the competitive cities’ documented best practices, the leadership value of local government officials, followed by the presence of a strong support system (business alliances and responsive civil society) were deemed necessary to become a competitive city. Other factors influencing competitiveness included quality of human resources, presence of good infrastructure and a stable peace and order situation.

These best practices were based on the basics of development, which are infrastructure provision (roads and bridges, water, power, telecommunications); quick and simplified response from government; accurate and timely collection of statistics that build to policy making, resulting in ordinances and regulations that are responsive to current and emerging needs. Participatory governance is also a major factor highlighted in the study.

The study further noted the major contribution of cities to national economic development. All Mindanao cities surveyed were contributing in the overall economic development of Mindanao through improved infrastructure and efficient delivery of services.

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VIVA ILIGAN!!!

Nice kayo ang city with Mt. Agad-Agad as backdrop

Cool pa gyud kaayo. Dili ba siya init tan-awon tungod sa mga kahoy. In ten years, unsa kahay view sa Iligan? :)

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^^ ganda ng lamps ng Iligan! only a few cities (CDO and ILIGAN, AFAIK) lang ang meron ganyan outside MM...go iligan..One Mindanao tayo!

@WawaY[625] Thanks for visiting our thread. Yes! One Great Mindanao tayo. :)

<PIX SNIPPED>Dam at the Ditucalan Water Reservoir

You gotta see it to really appreciate the beauty of this place. Lami gud kaayong i ambak sa tubig sa ka tin-aw niya. Galing lang kay sigurado tang ma preso, unya pod daghan tiyan mada-ot sa mga Iliganon.:toilet:

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Construction of 650,000 GALS. R.C. Reservoir at Barangay Luinab, Iligan City.
Contract Duration: 315 calendar days
Contract Cost: PhP35,907,630.48
target Date of Completion: December 3, 2006


kini, duol na jud nis amo. Hopefully with this development, maka-tubig na jud ang tibu-ok Luinab.
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apil sad ang ubang barangay...

^^The reservoir is seven-meter high with a capacity 650,000 gals of water. This project also includes site development, access road and installation of piping, valving system and distribution pipelines. By December, residents in the area will truely have a very Merry Christmas. :)

I LOVE ILIGAN CITY:tyty:

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Alingatong, just a request - please retain the scene's integrity by not retouching the photos. OK lang ng retouch in case of people's faces nga nag "red-eye" for example. Otherwise, it is better left as it is. Maklaro man gud pod ang retoke. :bowtie: You've already improved in your phtography, BTW. Keep up and you'll develop the craft in no time. :applause:

Actually, part man gud na sa akong pag-tuon ug retouch-retouch ug photo using Photoshop. Self study ba. Gi-expermentohan ang mga pics. Nabag-ohan pa man gud ko. Ambot ba sad nga everytime naa koy pics nga practisan, diri man sad dayon nako ma post. So far, color intensity ra man, brightness ug contrast akong gi-adjust sa mga pics. He he he.

Anyways,thanks. Surely, I'll take your advice. Pero, sa umaabot na lang nga threads ha kay magsige pa ko practice unya diri man nako obserbaran ang resulta. Please bear with me muna. :)

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^^ Bisag hapon na, na-obserbaran nako nga limpyo pa gihapon ang mga kalye. This only shows that Iliganons are now more discipline when it comes to cleanliness specially in public places.

hopefully, iligan-wide dili lang sa central business district area

ILIGAN IS SOOOO CLEAN!

It's clean and green.

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^^^^@Alingatong hahaha.taga-an jud ta ug ibidensya...hopefully ma maintain.:cheers2:

^^Hopefully. He he he

Samot na gyud nga malimpyo ang Iligan once mahuman ug operational na ang Central Material Recovery & Composting Facility (Solid Waste Management) sa Brgy. Bonbonon. :)

oist mga pre... wala man tay tarung na trash bins around the city no??? ayus unta na naay mga trash bins at specific strategical places.. para accessible ang paglabay ug basura ug tarong.... :D opinyon lang po.

and maybe start making an ordinance to get rid of the wirings nga murag gabitay na mga pisi sa poste.... just like what cebu is doing now...

i think this is the best time for change since the city I think is still at its infancey stage for the next level of development.. para sunod sunod na dayun!

@Alingatong when ang completion date sa Central Material Recovery & Composting Facility?

@ikra hopefully soon naa na ordinance to get rid of the wirings. as of the moment the city governemnt with the help of ilpi kay gina hikot nila together ang mga cables aron dili sya gubot tan-awon...

@g0Rs, I have no idea about the completion date. All I know is, they have already started clearing the area. There will be about a dozen of structures to be built. The total cost of the project is more or less P 180Million.

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

hopefully mahuman na by next year kana nga project.:)

Ah ok naa diay individual Barangay MRFs...no wonder central recovery facility ang tawag. hehehe

Total log ban imposed in Lanao Norte

By Richel Umel
Inquirer


TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- Environment Secretary Angelo Reyes has ordered a total logging ban in the province amid reports that illegal loggers have started to target government reforestation projects.

Under Administrative Order No. 2006-13, Reyes said the log ban covers natural-growth and planted trees.

Governor Imelda Dimaporo urged authorities to strictly implement the ban, saying the remaining watershed of the province should be protected at all cost.

Inquirer Mindanao (http://newsinfo.inq7.net/breakingnews/metroregions/view_article.php?article_id=27603)

MAAYONG BUNTAG ILIGAN

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:cucumber: Congatulations to MSU-IIT :cucumber:

For being one of the top performing schools (with at least 50% passing percentage) in the Licensure Examination for Teachers August 2006.

Secondary Level

Category C: With 300-499 Examinees

1- University of Santo Tomas
2- West Visayas State University - La Paz
3- MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

Among the top performing schools, only 1 school from Mindanao has made it - MSU-IIT.:applause:


Source: http://newsinfo.inq7.net/examresults/20061009_LET0806topten.pdf

^^^ Cheers!

Proud to be an IITian. Hehehehe...

Congrats to MSU-IIT !!! Truly one of the best in the Philippines. :rock:

Is there a plan to revive the Tinago Mountain Resort?

@g0Rs, the Tinago Mountain Resort is back in operation. Although the property is now owned by Land Bank, the government is paying P10,000 monthly for the lease of the said property. Unlike before, the government is now collecting charges from visitors to cover maintenance and operation expenses.

According to one of the city councilors I have talked with, there are plans to ugrade the resort and offer more amenities. But it's not a priority since they focused more on the Flagship Projects of the current administration like the Water Improvement and the Solid Waste Management projects.

Nice Iligan panorama there Alingatong. Btw, what's the tallest building in Iligan?

Thanks Jhaelnis.

There are 4 7-storey buildings in Iligan but Maria Cristina Hotel is still considered the tallest building with the extra structure and tower on top. Most of the structures within the central district are 3-6 storeys.

@g0Rs, the Tinago Mountain Resort is back in operation. Although the property is now owned by Land Bank, the government is paying P10,000 monthly for the lease of the said property. Unlike before, the government is now collecting charges from visitors to cover maintenance and operation expenses.

According to one of the city councilors I have talked with, there are plans to ugrade the resort and offer more amenities. But it's not a priority since they focused more on the Flagship Projects of the current administration like the Water Improvement and the Solid Waste Management projects.

Hopefully there are prospective investors willing to operate the resort. I think the private sector should be the one to upgrade the resort and offer more amenities. Sayang kasi. Ganda pa naman scenery sa Tinago.

Once NPC Nature's Park is started, it will become a magnet and attract more investors to develop the rest of the Tourism Triangle (Tinago Falls, Timoga, Mimbalot, Maze park, etc.) The area would soon become the main tourists destination in Iligan.

^^ You're probably right. Iligan will soon be great!:)

YES!

BTW, i learned that the City Govt. is also very active with its housing projects. Naa silay low cost housing for the govt. employees and also actively paticipating in the Gawad Kalinga 777. The newest site is in Dalipuga and all the different offices of the LGU have contributed in building a home for the less fortunates.

This house built by the ICWS office has captured my attention.

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This is different bacause of the mural on its facade.

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Mayor Lawrence Cruz (in Barong) and ICWS officials during the turnover.

That's great. The mural on its facade is nice.:)

Kuyaw sad nga balay no? Naay colorful painting sa atubangan. Normally nako makita ang mga mural diri sa Iligan kay sa mga pader pero karon sa balay na gyud. :)

Uniquely Iliganon...Build more houses for the poor.:)

Latest news from local TV Patrol. The Mayor together with some city officials are leaving for Manila. They were invited by PGMA. Di ba naa may resolution regarding withdrawal sa Call for resignation ni PGMA ug siguro nalipay ang president ug giimbita ang Iligan. mao na daw ni nga time nga tukion nila ang mga projects sa Iligan ug mangalap ug fundings for the farm to market roads ug uban pa.

Yes. I saw the news ganina. The city needs more funds kay kulang kayo ang kaban sa city to finance its projects especially farm to market roads. Mayor Kiko told us he went to Malacanang about 2 or 3 weeks ago to personally give a copy of the resolution regarding withdrawal sa Call for resignation. He said he will be coming to Manila together with some of the councilors. So the news confirmed the invitation.

XD.... ana jud! pabuo buotan gamay sa presidente :D lol... bitaw, i think shes got plans of her own for iligan... after all, she grewe up here during her early years

@ikra lol. There's no other way but to work with the President. The city can't stand alone. After all the progress of the city will be fueling the economy of nothing less than the entire country itself.

true true.... ahh well, we get more tax from the companies we have than cdo dont we????

Actually, part man gud na sa akong pag-tuon ug retouch-retouch ug photo using Photoshop. Self study ba. Gi-expermentohan ang mga pics. Nabag-ohan pa man gud ko. Ambot ba sad nga everytime naa koy pics nga practisan, diri man sad dayon nako ma post. So far, color intensity ra man, brightness ug contrast akong gi-adjust sa mga pics. He he he.

Anyways,thanks. Surely, I'll take your advice. Pero, sa umaabot na lang nga threads ha kay magsige pa ko practice unya diri man nako obserbaran ang resulta. Please bear with me muna. :)

I was actually referring to the roofs of the panoramic shots which appeared to be retouched. Ni lutaw kaayo ang kolor. Mora man gud ug dili common nga sight ang pinintalan nga atop. Brightness, contrasts and saturations are non-issues really.:dunno:

Good Day Iligan

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