Iligan City and Lanao del Norte Province [Archive] - Page 91

tough

February 17th, 2010, 06:26 PM

I heard that Global Steel employees staged a strike and are picketing the gates. can anyone confirm and take pics (from afar, making sure no faces are identifiable). what are their issues?
I emphatize with these guys. they've been suffering so long, and yet management seems to be just interested in making money and forget about employees' welfare. that's just a gut feeling, BTW.
makes one think about the "debt-to-equity" option with regards to what Global owes the city government. perhaps that is one real option that the city's leadership should consider, if only to help the thousands of employees in that apparently still-unhealthy company.
that would practically reverse the privatization, and will require the city government to put up a special industrial committee to oversee this business, and the people would have a voice in the company's board.

Strike stops work at Global Steel

Work at the Iligan City facility of Global Steel Philippines Inc. (GSPI) was disrupted following a lightning strike of some employees in the company.

Employees of the plant are seeking a wage increase.

An official said GSPI is seeking the intervention of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to resolve the matter.

Some 15 people picketed GSPI’s gate, causing work disruption.

The official said the employees’ actions are illegal.

The official added that the company could not agree on the workers wage plea since their rates are 2.3 times more than the mandated wages under the law.

No details were given.

GSPI has barely come out of the slump in 2009 due to the financial crisis.

GSPI was to augment production of flat products up to 80,000 MT during this quarter from the previous quarter’s 46,000 MT.

In the early part of 2009, Global Steel was operating on orders only and on rotation after demand dropped in the last quarter of 2008.

Demand picked up in the middle of the year such that it started importing slabs in August.

Global Steel, the country’s biggest domestic manufacturer and exporter of flat steel products, has an installed capacity of 1.2 million MT for hot rolled coils; 900,000 MT for cold rolled coils and 300,000 MT for hot rolled plates. - Irma Isip

Malaya (http://www.malaya.com.ph/02182010/busi12.html)

kikoKICKS

February 18th, 2010, 05:56 AM

basta mga itik ang magdala sa companya wala jud ayo. marami nawalan ng work d2 na mga pinoy dahil sa mga itik na yan. ang sisipsip at ang tatamad at ang babaho pa!! :nuts:

edbags

February 18th, 2010, 07:08 PM

Mga ILiganons...maayong gabii. unsa naman balita sa SM nato? Unta madayun na para atleast naa na choice ang mga tao.

uonno

February 19th, 2010, 01:51 AM

Gud am. Bitaw no para naa pud kapilian. Any update sa GMall cinema?

regjeex

February 19th, 2010, 07:33 AM

OT:

Pila man diha ang generator Ingko? kay diri sa akong area ang 5 KVA i guess is only 100 dollars pero need ta og 100 KVA kung naa kay ref, TV plus AC. 10 to 50 KVA para sa mga suga, ref or TV. Mahal gihapon... palit nalang ko og KUBOTA nga makina kanang pang motorized traysikad... :lol::lol::lol:

hanggang kelan ba tong brownout sa atin? magdugay pa ni? if magdugay pa then magpabagahe nalang ko generator sa pinas kay askang baratoha ra sa generator dri. ako unyang paabangan. hehehee:nuts:

OTITOD:

tinuod kaayo na ug dili bakak... :lol: pero diri sa among area Inko, dili ka porma ang mga Itik hari diri ang mga pinoy. Dili ganahan ang mga american sa ilaha kay super lazy sila... pero mo compete sila tungod sa rate kay very cheap man gud mao nga usahay kuhaon sila sa mga company nga barat sad kaayo... mantiner nalang sila og barato og barato usab ang quality of service not compared to pinoy nga mo ungad jud og insakto... binsa og bation og katapol kumbati gihapon... kumbati gihapon og CHAT... :lol::lol::lol:

basta mga itik ang magdala sa companya wala jud ayo. marami nawalan ng work d2 na mga pinoy dahil sa mga itik na yan. ang sisipsip at ang tatamad at ang babaho pa!! :nuts:

kikoKICKS

February 19th, 2010, 09:12 AM

OT:

Pila man diha ang generator Ingko? kay diri sa akong area ang 5 KVA i guess is only 100 dollars pero need ta og 100 KVA kung naa kay ref, TV plus AC. 10 to 50 KVA para sa mga suga, ref or TV. Mahal gihapon... palit nalang ko og KUBOTA nga makina kanang pang motorized traysikad... :lol::lol::lol:

OTITOD:

tinuod kaayo na ug dili bakak... :lol: pero diri sa among area Inko, dili ka porma ang mga Itik hari diri ang mga pinoy. Dili ganahan ang mga american sa ilaha kay super lazy sila... pero mo compete sila tungod sa rate kay very cheap man gud mao nga usahay kuhaon sila sa mga company nga barat sad kaayo... mantiner nalang sila og barato og barato usab ang quality of service not compared to pinoy nga mo ungad jud og insakto... binsa og bation og katapol kumbati gihapon... kumbati gihapon og CHAT... :lol::lol::lol:

ing ana japon ang presyo dre.. kapin kun kulang 100 USD... Briton man gud ang nag occupy aning UAE sa una ug sa India pod mao hawod2x sila. Sa KSA kay kano mao hawod pod pinoy. same same cgro dra Iraq.. pero naay company mangita jud ug branded mao pinoy jud ilang kuhaon dili generic itik. :lol:

boju2

February 19th, 2010, 10:24 AM

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/19337180.jpg

http://mw2.google.com/mw-panoramio/photos/medium/19336453.jpg

panoramio.com

adeuksom

February 19th, 2010, 10:39 AM

^^basin ug mabranded ta ini nga racist ha :D pero isyu mana nga nakaapekto pod sa atong panginabuhi... ask ko lang nganong itik man ang tawag ninyo, sa uban lagi "anaps" ang tawag ana hehe OT.

itik tugod saila color dark borwn,india,bangladesh,nepali,sri-lankan but usually d ko gatawag ana saila dri nga itik esp infront sa mga profesional pinoys,discrimination and racist ra sad kaau paminawon..which bsan kita d sad ta gus2 ingana-on ta dba?"pana " na lang cgro pwede pa:)

shaKEIRa

February 19th, 2010, 11:14 AM

kinsa man tung naa sa higher council? dapat unta tagaan mig mga guards diri sa msu-iit area... nagka daghan na gyud ang kawatan sa gabii. gabii lang ky gi baril si rico "bossing" sa gawas sa among boarding house gyud. then dead on arrival daw. i hope kani ang unahan dili ng mga uban dira. kulang gyud kaau ang security...

regjeex

February 19th, 2010, 11:15 AM

OTITOD:

:lol::lol: ayaw i apil ang nepali kay puti pana sila sa pinoy... :lol: bisan diri wala man sad mga pinoy nga mo paka ulaw infront of them... racist / unprofessional nga pinoy ra ang maka buhat ana... :lol:

color dark brown? :lol: maigo man sad ta ana... buyag ra ba intawon ko og panit Inko... mag sakit man sad atong dughan ana... :lol: mo samot ka ngit ngit ang panit nako kay mo summer na sad... pastilan inita :lol:

oistttt balik ta sa topic kay maduk dukan tang Alingatong og Tonzi ani.... :)

itik tugod saila color dark borwn,india,bangladesh,nepali,sri-lankan but usually d ko gatawag ana saila dri nga itik esp infront sa mga profesional pinoys,discrimination and racist ra sad kaau paminawon..which bsan kita d sad ta gus2 ingana-on ta dba?"pana " na lang cgro pwede pa:)

regjeex

February 19th, 2010, 11:20 AM

:ohno: kuyawa gud! tsk tst tsk tsk... dapat actionan na sa Management sa maong school. dapat last na ng nahitabo diha karon

kinsa man tung naa sa higher council? dapat unta tagaan mig mga guards diri sa msu-iit area... nagka daghan na gyud ang kawatan sa gabii. gabii lang ky gi baril si rico "bossing" sa gawas sa among boarding house gyud. then dead on arrival daw. i hope kani ang unahan dili ng mga uban dira. kulang gyud kaau ang security...

shaKEIRa

February 19th, 2010, 11:33 AM

:ohno: kuyawa gud! tsk tst tsk tsk... dapat actionan na sa Management sa maong school. dapat last na ng nahitabo diha karon

naay ga survey ganina from msu-iit... pero dapat mas dako og part ang local government... naa man to before nga sundalo pero buntag to hapon.,.. dapat gabii naa gihapon... kulang kaayo og securities... naka sulod naman na sila sa amoang boarding house ang mga kawatan. nasamad akong isa ka boardmate nga babae kay ni sukol man... :bash::bash::bash:

regjeex

February 19th, 2010, 11:44 AM

tsk tsk tsk.. kuyawa diay no... maayo gani kay mao ra nay nahitabo...ug walay rape! pastilan....

adeuksom

February 19th, 2010, 12:16 PM

OTITOD:

:lol::lol: ayaw i apil ang nepali kay puti pana sila sa pinoy... :lol: :)

OT: Nepali close from indian boarder have their same complexion and race (indian) while near china are white and looked as chinese:)

boju2

February 19th, 2010, 01:48 PM

itik tugod saila color dark borwn,india,bangladesh,nepali,sri-lankan but usually d ko gatawag ana saila dri nga itik esp infront sa mga profesional pinoys,discrimination and racist ra sad kaau paminawon..which bsan kita d sad ta gus2 ingana-on ta dba?"pana " na lang cgro pwede pa:)

haha nasapnan man diay nimo ang akong post, giilisan naman nako na ganina kay medyo racist ra nga topic. btw, nahisgutan na man na, ang akong comment is "racist" jud na nga pagtawag sa ila ana :lol: Sa amoa kay tawag nila "anaps" baliktad sa Indyan "Pana" gidugangan lang ug "s":lol:

OTITOD:

:lol::lol: ayaw i apil ang nepali kay puti pana sila sa pinoy... :lol: bisan diri wala man sad mga pinoy nga mo paka ulaw infront of them... racist / unprofessional nga pinoy ra ang maka buhat ana... :lol:

color dark brown? :lol: maigo man sad ta ana... buyag ra ba intawon ko og panit Inko... mag sakit man sad atong dughan ana... :lol: mo samot ka ngit ngit ang panit nako kay mo summer na sad... pastilan inita :lol:

oistttt balik ta sa topic kay maduk dukan tang Alingatong og Tonzi ani.... :)

:lol::lol::lol:

OT: Nepali close from indian boarder have their same complexion and race (indian) while near china are white and looked as chinese:)

Kay ang North side ng Indya mga itom man ug ang south kay mga maputi historically, karon nagmixed na...

kikoKICKS

February 19th, 2010, 03:12 PM

basta ako twgon man ko og racist bahala na.. mas gusto pa nako makauban ang bangali, nepali ug jackfruit kaysa Panadol.. :bash:

RML

February 19th, 2010, 06:09 PM

eto yung link na nai post ni RML dati tungkol sa first class na restaurant... Nd ko alam ko ano ang pangalan eh.tinangal na rin niya yung mga pictures.

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showpost.php?p=47203283&postcount=21479

Hi there, @uonno. Been a long time that i haven't visited this forum. Haven't had the time to do it lately due to my super busy skeds.

I removed the pixes because I don't own the photobucket account where the pixes were uploaded. I was just borrowing that account from my uncle. I made one for myself, but still have no time to post pix.

BobNewYorkUSA

February 19th, 2010, 06:29 PM

What were the pics of RML, I may have saved them here on my PC.

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

TONZI

February 20th, 2010, 05:04 AM

Strike stops work at Global Steel

Work at the Iligan City facility of Global Steel Philippines Inc. (GSPI) was disrupted following a lightning strike of some employees in the company.

Employees of the plant are seeking a wage increase.

An official said GSPI is seeking the intervention of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to resolve the matter.

Some 15 people picketed GSPI’s gate, causing work disruption.

The official said the employees’ actions are illegal.

The official added that the company could not agree on the workers wage plea since their rates are 2.3 times more than the mandated wages under the law.

No details were given.

GSPI has barely come out of the slump in 2009 due to the financial crisis.

GSPI was to augment production of flat products up to 80,000 MT during this quarter from the previous quarter’s 46,000 MT.

In the early part of 2009, Global Steel was operating on orders only and on rotation after demand dropped in the last quarter of 2008.

Demand picked up in the middle of the year such that it started importing slabs in August.

Global Steel, the country’s biggest domestic manufacturer and exporter of flat steel products, has an installed capacity of 1.2 million MT for hot rolled coils; 900,000 MT for cold rolled coils and 300,000 MT for hot rolled plates. - Irma Isip

Malaya (http://www.malaya.com.ph/02182010/busi12.html)

It is clear that GSPI doesn't know what to do for the good benefit of NSC. They are just utilizing the plant to control the steel industry here in Southeast Asia. Remember the time that TKC expressed interest of acquiring the plant (NSC) when GLOBAL was in limbo in their operations? When they heard reports regarding TKC's plan, they then promised to invest in capacity upgrading but still they use the plant as a dummy plant.

Good thing that TKC is planning an integrated steel plant just beside GLOBAL so the operators of the latter will feel "goosebumps".

langyaw

February 20th, 2010, 07:34 AM

It is clear that GSPI doesn't know what to do for the good benefit of NSC. They are just utilizing the plant to control the steel industry here in Southeast Asia. Remember the time that TKC expressed interest of acquiring the plant (NSC) when GLOBAL was in limbo in their operations? When they heard reports regarding TKC's plan, they then promised to invest in capacity upgrading but still they use the plant as a dummy plant.

Good thing that TKC is planning an integrated steel plant just beside GLOBAL so the operators of the latter will feel "goosebumps".

GSPI's intent of acquiring NSC is clear as daylight, i.e., to control the steel market all over the world. this group is of the same family as MITTAL, and the man is the metal monster, continually gobbling up steel factories all over the world, in an apparent effort of global domination. TKC has taken the right move of challenging the giant. TSK is the David in this story, and like the Bible character, may they be able to win this battle, at least in the Philippines, so we can be self-sufficient when it comes to steel.
bearing in mind that all progress is dependent on steel, he who controls steel, controls progress, anywhere. may the Philippines regain its former economic status in Asia! :cheers2:

kikoKICKS

February 20th, 2010, 08:08 AM

Hi there, @uonno. Been a long time that i haven't visited this forum. Haven't had the time to do it lately due to my super busy skeds.

I removed the pixes because I don't own the photobucket account where the pixes were uploaded. I was just borrowing that account from my uncle. I made one for myself, but still have no time to post pix.

WELCOME BACK.. WE MISSED YOU...

shaKEIRa

February 20th, 2010, 09:26 AM

:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

Wind Shear

February 20th, 2010, 10:19 AM

shaKEIRa

February 21st, 2010, 03:47 AM

nadakpan na gyud ang isa ka kawatan. katong namusil ang nadakpan.

kikoKICKS

February 21st, 2010, 08:07 AM

nadakpan na gyud ang isa ka kawatan. katong namusil ang nadakpan.

grabe na jud diay ang krimen sa iligan noh.. mosakay pod sa panahon nga ting brownout...

regjeex

February 21st, 2010, 08:19 AM

bangug! nang tawhana... wa nimo lapdusi shak? sus ug naa pako diha.. basin og naa lagi.. basin og smile ra ko ba :) :lol:

Bitaw salamat nga nadakpan ra... bida ning mga tawhana oi... imbes nga nag kamalisod pang panahon... mao man say itukar nila...:bash:

nadakpan na gyud ang isa ka kawatan. katong namusil ang nadakpan.

iliganon Boy

February 21st, 2010, 09:50 AM

Now Open at Gaisano Mall iligan ARROW Boutique at 2nd floor beside Penshoppe. they sell all male garments from causal to formal prices ranges from 1500 to 6000 plus or up!

d4rkhowl

February 21st, 2010, 02:01 PM

Hi! Can anyone post pics of the recent Global Steel strike? (or just links of the pics).

tough

February 21st, 2010, 10:52 PM

Arroyo intervention sought on steel workers’ strike

By Ryan Rosauro
Inquirer Mindanao
First Posted 15:31:00 02/21/2010

Filed Under: Unions

DAVAO CITY, Philippines –The “wild cat” strike of some 500 workers of Global Steel Philippines, Incorporated (GSPI) in Iligan City entered its first week Sunday with the protesters calling on President Macapagal-Arroyo to step in and help resolve their differences with management.

Elmer Nelson Nayon, president of the Global Steel Labor Union, said the steel workers walked out from their posts last February 15, following a mediation conference with management done by personnel from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).

The walkout paralyzed the operation of the steel plant, which the Indian-owned Global Steel Holding Co. bought from the bankrupt National Steel Corporation (NSC) some six years ago. At the time of the acquisition, the NSC was under receivership.

Nayon said the conference was called to resolve the following issues raised by the workers; The failure of the management to comply with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA); unpaid salaries and wages; failure to pay the workers' 13th month benefits for 2009; failure to remit workers premiums for Social Services System (SSS), Philhealth and Pag-ibig; failure to comply with safety standards; non-payment of overtime premiums for six months; and failure to comply with environmental standards on industrial waste disposal that has threatened the health of workers and allegedly caused fish kills in Iligan Bay.

In trade unionism, a wild cat strike is known as an action, often an instantaneous reaction of aggrieved workers, taken without the authorization of union officials.

Nayon said that what turned out later to be a mass action was an individual decision of the workers and it snowballed among other workers, who wanted management to address their grievances now.

Since walking out of their posts on February 15, the 500 workers divided themselves into two ‘protest shifts’ to maintain the mass action round-the-clock.

They have been staying in front of the plant’s gates 1, 3, and 4, said Juanito Enriquez of the Civil Society Organizations Forum for Peace which is assisting the protesting workers.

During the mediation conference, Nayon said, the GSPI management refused to commit to any action that would meet the demands of the workers.

The workers, he added, have been working in dangerous workplace conditions inside the plant with poor maintenance and safety provisions.

Enriquez said a dialogue was called by Iligan City Mayor Lawrence Cruz on February 16 between GSPI management and the workers but nothing happened.

Nayon said the intervention of President Arroyo might help resolve the labor dispute.

Inquirer.net (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20100221-254523/Arroyo-intervention-sought-on-steel-workers-strike)

langyaw

February 22nd, 2010, 07:10 AM

Alingatong

February 22nd, 2010, 01:12 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili.jpg

634veteran

February 23rd, 2010, 03:06 AM

ILIGAN RADIO LIVE!

http://eradioportal.com/index.php?p=2&aid=3&sid=51

boom_box

February 23rd, 2010, 10:28 AM

apparently, the strike is still ongoing.
having been one of them, I feel the workers' pain.:hug:
being an election year, I hope the president performs some magic for them.
pix from the brave ones would be appreciated.:carrot: :cheers2:

Pwede ba talaga mag intervene ang Pangulo sa mga private companies..? Not quite about this...

Anyway, rumors also that an Australian company is also interested in acquiring Global Steel daw... Though nangita paku ug sources ani kung tinuod ba ni.

Alingatong

February 23rd, 2010, 02:25 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili1.jpg

tough

February 23rd, 2010, 09:42 PM

PGMA miggahin og 1.2 bilyones pesos nga pundo alang sa Iligan

DAILY Press Release
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Pebrero 23, 2010, Martes

Nakalakip na diha sa 2010 General Appropriations Act ang 1.2 bilyones pesos nga gahin alang sa Dakbayan sa Iligan nga mao’y gisaad ni Presidente Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo ngadto nila ni Congressman Vicente “Varf” Belmonte, Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ug Vice Mayor Henry Dy.

Mao kini ang gikumpirmar nga kasayuran mismo sa representante sa Lone District of Iligan atol sa gihimong pakighinabi sa mga sakop sa media niini lamang bag-o.

Gilangkuban ang maong kantidad ang gahin alang sa pagtibawas sa Circumferential Road 3 (C3) Project, mga farm to market roads ug ubang imprastraktura.

Sigun sa dugang asoy ni Congressman Belmonte, katumanan ang maong kalambo-an sa saad ni PGMA nga mobubo og dugang dagkong proyekto sa Iligan sa dili pa matapos ang iyang termino karong Hunyo 30, 2010.

Sa labing ulahing nasayran, pirmado na sa pamuno-nasud ang nahisgutang national budget sa tuig 2010. (boy decena)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3710&Itemid=368)

Fahdingding

February 24th, 2010, 02:24 AM

Fahdingding

February 24th, 2010, 02:25 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili1.jpg

Left Road: To Marawi City
Straight: To Pagadian, Ozamiz, Dipolog and Zamboanga

langyaw

February 24th, 2010, 07:13 AM

Pwede ba talaga mag intervene ang Pangulo sa mga private companies..? Not quite about this...

Anyway, rumors also that an Australian company is also interested in acquiring Global Steel daw... Though nangita paku ug sources ani kung tinuod ba ni.

when it is of national interest and import, the President has certain powers that can be invoked and used, aside from diplomatic influencing, which by itself is already a strong signal to private entities that the government has taken notice and is concerned.:cheers2:

hakz2007

February 24th, 2010, 07:35 AM

145 prov’l capitol employees undergo computer training in Lanao del Norte (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=260617)

TUBOD, Lanao del Norte, Feb. 24 (PNA) -– At least 145 employees from various departments who lack the basic computer skills underwent a two-day training early this week on basic computer programs, particularly in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point at the provincial capitol in Tubod, Lanao del Norte.

The provincial government is making available this computer skills program to the employees to further increase the efficiency of the provincial government in the delivery of basic services.

Gov. Khalid Q. Dimaporo said knowledge and skills in computer is a vital tool in keeping everyone abreast of the latest trends and advances in technology.

He said computer knowledge is also very crucial as the province is making wave in the industrial market, sports, agriculture, tourism and fishing business.

“One does not have to be a computer genius to learn the basics of computer since computer nowadays are already designed to be user-friendly," he noted.

The computer literacy program of the provincial government also seeks to provide the employees with the basic knowledge and skill on computer use through introducing them to common computer softwares.

Through this program, the participants were exposed to the hows of computer work and operation, added Gov. Dimaporo.

The program is in line with the Provincial Government’s Vision 2020 which aims to develop Lanao del Norte into a globally competitive province.

Trainings such as the computer literacy program were conceptualized by the visionary governor of Lanao Del Norte who is in full support of the human development programs of the province. (PNA)

kikoKICKS

February 24th, 2010, 09:11 AM

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 10:00 AM

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 11:32 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili2.jpg

kikoKICKS

February 24th, 2010, 12:37 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili2.jpg

net find

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/kowroix/NationalSteelCorporationIliganCity.jpg

regjeex

February 24th, 2010, 12:40 PM

Ali, 1st photo is the port extension right?

donnex

February 24th, 2010, 02:37 PM

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 02:40 PM

Ali, 1st photo is the port extension right?

That's some docking facility of Global Steel Phils., Inc.

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 02:48 PM

net find

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/kowroix/NationalSteelCorporationIliganCity.jpg

Then and Now

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili3.jpg

aquaticpanda

February 24th, 2010, 02:52 PM

^^

Gumanda ang camera :nuts:

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 03:06 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili4.jpg

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1ili5.jpg

regjeex

February 24th, 2010, 03:17 PM

OK. thanks

That's some docking facility of Global Steel Phils., Inc.

BobNewYorkUSA

February 24th, 2010, 03:24 PM

Visited City Tourism Office this morning. I learned that while other offices at city hall are enjoying high-speed internet connection, the tourism office still has no connection at all. Pagkaluoy sab. :ohno:

I wonder how difficult it would be even to just run a wire from one of the other buildings to the Tourism Office. They should really have something in there. A wire thru the trees too unsightly ? Maybe a nearby wireless router in one of the other buildings then. WiFi anyone ?

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 03:33 PM

^^Well, if they have a wish they can find a way. :ohno:

boju2

February 24th, 2010, 03:44 PM

I don't have knowledge of the geographic location of tourism building in Iligan, so it is far from the main building(city hall) thats why can not able to wired LAN? is that over 100meters? if thats the case they will need a router that is wired after every 100meters coz if thru wifi it will not transmit a good signal afar.

boju2

February 24th, 2010, 03:47 PM

^^they can try point-to-point technology or they apply a leased line in telcos but these two are costly.

Alingatong

February 24th, 2010, 03:56 PM

boju2

February 24th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Yeah broadband for faster connection. but they are not connected from city halls server.

It depends who heads the office. maybe the head of tourism is not a tech savvy hehe. Better to have @Alingatong in tourism so that vast tourism potentials of Iligan city will unveil :cheers:

g0Rs

February 24th, 2010, 07:22 PM

uonno

February 25th, 2010, 06:36 AM

Gud pm po sa lahat. tnx sa sa lahat ng updates.n congrats to all Iliganon.

uonno

February 25th, 2010, 06:48 AM

http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/5821/asparaguswal.jpg

share ko lang. I know our place is abundant in vegetables and fruits. so why not eat vegetables and fruits more often to be healthy specially now a days we get sick because of global warming. Thank you so much.

Blueleo

February 25th, 2010, 01:07 PM

Naay brown out sa iligan ? :)

BobNewYorkUSA

February 25th, 2010, 02:58 PM

^^Other offices did subscribe to DSL/Broadband connection rather than wait for somebody to run a wire from the main building to their respective offices. Why can't do the same? Tourism office needs the internet more than any other offices.

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/IliganVisit-08-PicsByIrbo038.jpg

photo by IRBO

Here I am in the Iligan City Dept. of Tourism discussing how I found Iligan ( or, how it found me ) on the Internet. I also discussed the merits of the primary internet websites that captured my attention to Iligan which are www. Mindanao.com, " Skyscrapercity.com ILIGAN THREAD " www.msu-iit.edu and www.iligan.gov.ph .

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/BarryHyatt002.jpg

While at the Iligan City Department of Tourism I was given some brochures. Upon my return home after one of my visits I gave one of those brochures to one of New Yorks well known veteran travel agents Mr. Barry Hyatt of Air and Marine Travel along with a couple of discs loaded with pics of Iligan. Some of those pics were taken from SSC-Iligan.

For many years the internet has become an integral part of Travel and Tourism, after all, if it were not for the Internet I probably would have never found Iligan, or, it would have never found me from half way around the world.

I am thinking now if maybe in addition to being equipped with Internet facilities, maybe the Tourism office should have its own web site as well to more prominently feature it on major search engines such as Google and Yahoo etc. as well as the thousands of travel oriented web searches and websites.

Possibly on a map site such as www.wikimapia.com the distance from the Municipal Building or Cith Hall could be calculated to see if only a cat-5 type cable could be run between the buildings without too much cost or effort.

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

TONZI

February 25th, 2010, 04:43 PM

^^ @BobNewYork, you are seemingly on aggressive campaigning for Iligan City! hehehe...not bad! You are much better doing the job than our local tourism officers!

boom_box

February 25th, 2010, 07:32 PM

^^ @BobNewYork, you are seemingly on aggressive campaigning for Iligan City! hehehe...not bad! You are much better doing the job than our local tourism officers!

So true... :cheers:

BobNewYorkUSA

February 25th, 2010, 08:06 PM

So true... :cheers:

Thanks for the kind words but it is really the People of Iligan City I find to be its greatest promoters through their continued posting of the pride they have of where they live and their willingness to share it with the rest of the world.

It is things like this that give me the ideas of thisgs I want to see and places I want to go on future visits. The videos of the " Award Winning Iligan City Jail " have prompted my interest in something I would like to see.

And now the latest and next " attraction " added to my list can be seen here. I think it is another combination of events that can be added to The Pride of Iligan City :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWieoFt9DhU

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Fahdingding

February 26th, 2010, 02:34 AM

I admire you sir BOB! Hats down! GOD BLESS YOU!

Alingatong

February 26th, 2010, 04:40 AM

^^ @BobNewYork, you are seemingly on aggressive campaigning for Iligan City! hehehe...not bad! You are much better doing the job than our local tourism officers!

In fairness to our local tourism officers, they're doing their job well considering the meager resources. They have great plans in mind to further promote tourism in Iligan but were hampered in their efforts by the lack of support from the current administration. :ohno:

iliganon Boy

February 26th, 2010, 05:42 AM

Mindanao power shortage doubles
SS, February 25, 2010

DAVAO CITY -- Power shortage in Mindanao has doubled in just one day as two hydro-electric plants in the island have reduced their capabilities and two more have become unavailable.

In a power system update of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the generation deficiency in Mindanao as of Tuesday is at 358 megawatts (MW), a marked increase from Monday's deficit of 183 MW.

Also on Tuesday, there had been an 80 percent and 60 percent reduction in the available capabilities of Agus and Pulangi Plants, respectively.

Reduction in the capabilities of these two plants on Monday was at 70 percent.

Agus Plant is now running at 120 MW out of total rated capacity of 727 MW, while Pulangi is running at 100 MW out of total rated capacity of 255 MW.

These two power plants reduced their generation capacity as the water level of Lake Lanao on Wednesday morning has gone down to 699.16 meters.

Also contributing to the power deficiency is the non-availability of Iligan Diesel Power Plant (IDPP) (35 MW) and the planned outage of Power Barge 117 (50 MW).

It was the National Power Corporation (NPC)-Central Office that recently ordered the IDPP to temporarily stop its operations due to heavy budgetary constraints, particularly on fuel consumption.

Engineer Manuel Cabatingan, IDPP plant manager, said the plant needs at least P60 million fuel budget cost per month aside from the rental.

"We are waiting for an order from NPC when to resume operation so that the IDPP can support the needs amid power crisis being experienced in Mindanao," Cabatingan said.

With this development, Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC), the power service provider of this city and parts of Davao del Norte, has changed the scheduled 30-minute rotational power interruption to one hour "effective immediately."

NGCP said the continuing generation deficiency will result in the curtailment of power load transmitted to Mindanao grid users.

Customers are advised to coordinate with distribution utilities or electric cooperatives in their area for information on the schedule and areas to be affected by the power interruptions.

With 662 MW of reserves, the Luzon grid, meanwhile, remains stable and under normal status. It is already exporting up to 20 MW to augment the available capacity of Visayas.

Like Mindanao, the Visayas islands will continue to experience generation deficiency. Geothermal plants, which comprise around 70 percent of Visayas grid’s power source, have a total available capacity of 730 MW out of the total rated capacity of 936 MW.

Some areas in the Davao Region have already been experiencing brownouts that lasted for as long as six hours.

Amid the uncertainty spawned by the power shortage, Presidential Adviser for Mindanao Jesus Dureza is set to meet with key stakeholders of the Mindanao power industry to discuss updates on energy situation and map out steps to avert power problems.

"There is an urgent need to address the situation and find solutions as soon as possible considering that the energy sector is vital to continuing growth and progress," said Dureza.

The government also announced Wednesday that two foreign investors groups have expressed interest to construct a nuclear plant in the country to address the power shortage.

Froilan Tampinco, president of National Power Corp. (Napocor), said the two companies include the South Korea-based Korea Electric Power Corp. (Kepco) and a French company he declined to name.

Kepco was commissioned by Napocor to study the possible rehabilitation of the 620-MW Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).

Tampinco said they have already identified possible sites for nuclear plant, including the BNPP location.

“Remember, (the BNPP compound) is good for two units. When the BNPP was constructed, they had also laid the foundation for a second unit. They were anticipating another 620-MW nuclear power plant,” Tampinco explained.

He said the government should start making preparations as early as now to ensure that all the necessary policies and infrastructures are in place since it takes as long as 10 years to put up a nuclear facility.

The Department of Energy noted that the first 600-MW nuclear power plant of the country should be in place by 2025. This is expected to contribute 0.885 million ton oil equivalent (MTOE) to the projected energy mix and reach up to 3.54 MTOE by 2035.

Analysts, meantime, said that if not quickly addressed, the current energy problem brought about by supply shortages could be compounded by rising generation cost for fuel-run power plants and the effects of El Niño dry spell for hydro-power plants. (With Richel V. Umel )

Iligan power plant shuts down
February 24, 2010
SS, By Richel V. Umel

ILIGAN CITY -- National Power Corporation (NPC)-Central Office recently ordered the Iligan Diesel Power Plant (IDDP) to temporarily stop its operations amid the Mindanao power crisis.

Engineer Manuel Cabatingan, IDPP plant manager, said the standing order was issued first week of February and was duly signed by the NPC senior vice president.

He said the temporary stoppage was due to heavy budgetary constraints, particularly on fuel consumption. The plant needs at least P60 million fuel budget cost per month aside from the rental.

"We are waiting for an order from NPC when to resume operation so that the IDPP can support the needs amid power crisis being experienced in Mindanao," Cabatingan said.

Pedro Ambos, officer-in-charge of NPC’s Operations, Planning and Maintenance department based in Ditucalan here, told Sun.Star in a phone interview Wednesday that the IDPP-1 would generate 35 megawatts (MW) while the IDPP 2, which has 54-MW capacity, is still on standby awaiting for commissioning.

Ambos said the two IDPPs are owned by Psalm operated by NPC and recently claimed by the City Government of Iligan to be its property by virtue of auction for non-payment of taxes.

He said as of Wednesday, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) started imposing a 24-load curtailment in the entire Mindanao.

The water level of Lake Lanao on Wednesday morning has gone down to 699.16 meters, forcing hydro electric power plants 1 to 7 within the Agus complex to reduce its generation capacity.

The HEPP Agus 1 and 2 are now using only one unit each instead of two units each plant, while the NPC reduced the unit of Agus 4 to just one instead of three units since the mud from the man-made lake might enter into the turbine and other water inlets.

Agus 6 to 7 were also reduced from five units to one each, while Agus 5 is reduced from five to two units.

Ambos said the Agus HEPP complex power generations totaled to 150 MW generated from Agus 1-7, while the Pulangi grid generates only up to 122 MW.

He also said there are two diesel power plants sold to Aboitiz Group of Companies -- the PB 118 located in Nasipit, Butuan City that was turned over on February 5 and the IDPB 117 located at Maco, Compostela Valley that would be turned over on February 28.

Meanwhile, Presidential Adviser for Mindanao Jesus Dureza is set to meet with key stakeholders of the Mindanao power industry Thursday to discuss updates on energy situation and map out steps to avert power problems.

Heads and representatives of various power providers, electric cooperatives, as well as officials from the Department of Energy, NPC and NGCP are expected to convene at the Mindanao Economic Development Council (Medco) conference room.

Dureza has called for a meeting of the Mindanao power sector stakeholders on instructions of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in the light of energy woes now being experienced across the country.

“The President has given orders to ensure that the current energy problem is addressed jointly by the government and the private sector to avert possible worsening of the situation,” Dureza said in a statement to media.

He added the current curtailment of power in Mindanao, wherein rotational brownouts have been experienced in some areas, is everyone’s concern.

“There is an urgent need to address the situation and find solutions as soon as possible considering that the energy sector is vital to continuing growth and progress,” he said.

Mindanao, which has the lowest power rates compared to Luzon and the Visayas, now has a supply shortage of 159 MW with generation capacity pegged at 1,151 MW as against demand of 1,210 MW as of February 18.

Analysts said that if not quickly addressed, the current energy problem brought about by supply shortages could be compounded by rising generation cost for fuel-run power plants and the effects of El Niño dry spell for hydro power plants.

TONZI

February 26th, 2010, 01:15 PM

kikoKICKS

February 26th, 2010, 03:21 PM

In fairness to our local tourism officers, they're doing their job well considering the meager resources. They have great plans in mind to further promote tourism in Iligan but were hampered in their efforts by the lack of support from the current administration. :ohno:

maybe tourism is of least priority of the present admin. considering there are more important departments that needed much attention like health, safety, social welfare just to name a few. lets give the mayor the benefit of the daw. ano daw?? hhehehe kidding aside; the committee chair on tourism on the SP should also be mentioned on this matter (whoever he/she is).

also in my observation; the city tourism office is only active during fiestas and other occasions. promoting tourism is not just a walk in the park. it needs cooperation from different government departments and from private sectors and organizations. that is why i am thankful to resort owners and other establishments for being accommodating to our visitors.

I miss Iligan sooooooooooooo mucccccchhhhhhh :)

boju2

February 26th, 2010, 04:28 PM

Thanks for the kind words but it is really the People of Iligan City I find to be its greatest promoters through their continued posting of the pride they have of where they live and their willingness to share it with the rest of the world.

It is things like this that give me the ideas of thisgs I want to see and places I want to go on future visits. The videos of the " Award Winning Iligan City Jail " have prompted my interest in something I would like to see.

And now the latest and next " attraction " added to my list can be seen here. I think it is another combination of events that can be added to The Pride of Iligan City :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWieoFt9DhU

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

What a wonderful IMCC jingle, the singers have very good voice :cheers::cheers::cheers:

g0Rs

February 27th, 2010, 03:06 AM

maybe tourism is of least priority of the present admin. considering there are more important departments that needed much attention like health, safety, social welfare just to name a few. lets give the mayor the benefit of the daw. ano daw?? hhehehe kidding aside; the committee chair on tourism on the SP should also be mentioned on this matter (whoever he/she is).

also in my observation; the city tourism office is only active during fiestas and other occasions. promoting tourism is not just a walk in the park. it needs cooperation from different government departments and from private sectors and organizations. that is why i am thankful to resort owners and other establishments for being accommodating to our visitors.

I miss Iligan sooooooooooooo mucccccchhhhhhh :)

Ang problema sad sa IHARA (Iligan Hotel & Restaurant Assoc.) kay x 3 ila ginabayran na taxes if ikumpara nimo sa COHARA of CDO. Nagpetition na sila na paubsan pero walay gihapon action.

Alingatong

February 27th, 2010, 04:03 AM

^^x 3? Karon pa ko kahibawo. Mao diay siguro nga wa kaayoy mi-invest dirig hotels, restaurants, and resorts kay dako man diayg bayranan. Ngano kahang wala na lang nila ipareha sa CdeO? Pagka ....A na lang gyud!

TONZI

February 27th, 2010, 04:09 AM

maybe tourism is of least priority of the present admin. considering there are more important departments that needed much attention like health, safety, social welfare just to name a few. lets give the mayor the benefit of the daw. ano daw?? hhehehe kidding aside; the committee chair on tourism on the SP should also be mentioned on this matter (whoever he/she is).

also in my observation; the city tourism office is only active during fiestas and other occasions. promoting tourism is not just a walk in the park. it needs cooperation from different government departments and from private sectors and organizations. that is why i am thankful to resort owners and other establishments for being accommodating to our visitors.

I miss Iligan sooooooooooooo mucccccchhhhhhh :)

That's the major flaw of our tourism plan here. No consistency, only active during the fiesta celebration. I hope things will be better after NPC Nature's Park will be fully developed.

Alingatong

February 27th, 2010, 04:25 AM

It's a Saturday pero traffic kaayo ang Roxas-Quezon Avenue.

http://cam.iligan.gov.ph:20011/

TONZI

February 27th, 2010, 04:30 AM

^^ usual weekend traffic... Since Gaisano opened, traffic has definitely increased on that junction.

boju2

February 27th, 2010, 02:54 PM

It's a Saturday pero traffic kaayo ang Roxas-Quezon Avenue.

http://cam.iligan.gov.ph:20011/

Hayag kaayo ang dalan pati mga establishment sa gilid... walang brownout hehe

jO3L

February 27th, 2010, 03:04 PM

^^ usual weekend traffic... Since Gaisano opened, traffic has definitely increased on that junction.

traffic man gud kay walay saktong organization ang traffic enforcers sa iligan..gihimo naman nuong parkingan ang highway??what dah?ila rapud gipaundayunan..halos tanan pud na drivers sa iligan mga abusado...no offense lng jud..dili unta dapat mg.traffic ang iligan kay dagko kaayo ug dalan then daghan pud ug alternative roads...:ohno:

langyaw

February 28th, 2010, 07:05 AM

Visited City Tourism Office this morning. I learned that while other offices at city hall are enjoying high-speed internet connection, the tourism office still has no connection at all. Pagkaluoy sab. :ohno:

Alingatong (and those members working with the ICT of the city gov), what about the other "off-site" offices, especially the City Veterinarian's Office, City Agriculturist's, City Health, City Engineer's, EDMO, etc.? is it only the Tourism Office that has no connectivity?

Alingatong

February 28th, 2010, 12:42 PM

jO3L

February 28th, 2010, 12:56 PM

^^City Agri and CEO have their internet connection already. I don't know about the city vet and EEDMO. But I am more concern with the city tourism office. They need the internet more than the other offices.

i dont think the city tourism office needs internet connection..they should first manage or rehabilitate iligan's tourist spots..if we visit like mimbalut falls and dalipuga falls,look at it,its just a washing area and the bathroom of carabaos..i hope that our government will improve iligan's tourist spots to boost the economy in our city..i think this could be one best move in a way that iligan will be known all over the world..

BobNewYorkUSA

February 28th, 2010, 02:06 PM

If a single cable run from one of the other buildings is too long, could a router or similar device be put into the line at some inbetween point to act as a " repeater " to regenerate the signal so it would then work with the distance of the cable ? I used to work with repeaters for Teletype circuits and also Radio signals but I am not that familiar with todays higher data rate as used in Internet and computer LAN systems. Can you imagine transferring data at a rate as low as 45.5 Baud ? thats right, thats Baud, Not Kilobaud ! I used to communicate all over the world that way with electromechanical Teletype Machines long before the advent of the PC and the Internet !

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/TeletypeModel15.jpg

The famous Teletype Model 15 KSR teleprinter designed and manufactured by Teletype Corp in the USA many decades ago. Over 250,000 of these were manufactured and thouseand more by foriegn manufacturers under license from Teletype Corp. For many years these were the mainstay of local and worldwide printed communications all over the world.

I had several Model 15's and I used them to communicate all over the world long before the PC and the internet. Instead of having an ISP and a wired Internet connection ( they did not exist in the 1960's and 70's ) My machines connected to shortwave transmitters and receivers to get the signal from one part of the globe to the other, even all the way to The Philippines and beyond ! The Model 15 only had 3 basic electrical parts needed to function, a motor, an electromagnet and a 5 contact switch assembly for all of the keyboard keys ! The standard operating speed was 60 Words per minute ( 45.5 Baud, 5 level Baudot code ). Commercial press ran slightly faster at 66 WPM, 50 Baud . You just couldn't kill these machines. They were designed and built to operate full time 24/7 with occasional downtime only for preventive maintenance. As these machines began to be replaced with a newer faster model, thousands of these machines were sold off as surplus to developing countries who continued to use them for many decades. Thousands of others were given away to Amateur Radio operators with the provision that they never be returned to or be used for any commercial purpose. Some of the recipients of these surplus machines even enjoyed Free Delivery !

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/TeletypeModel28KSR.jpg

Teletype Model 28 ASR ( automatic send-receive )

This is the Deluxe version of what replaced the Model 15 series of Teletype machines. Faster, quieter with many new and at the time innovative features. Eventually these too were made available on the surplus market and I ended up with a pair of these machines as well. These could operate at speeds of 60, 66, 75 and 100 words per minute ( 45.5 through 74 Baud Baudot Code ). In those days this was considered to be " the Cadillac " of Teletype Machines . Data storage was on paper punch tape which could be punched ahead of time and then sent out at full speed. Incomming text could also be punched on tape as well as printed so information could be stored and re-sent at a later time.

In those days you could not buy a " Terminal Unit " ( modem ) for under $500 USD. Many individual users of these machines like myself built our own Terminal Unit for a fraction of that cost. It was all Vacuum Tube technology back then.

Thats enough of a history lesson for now, I just brought this up to give you an idea of where I am comming from as to how to get a LAN cable from one of the main buildings to the Dept of Tourism Building.

Would a Router acting as a " repeater " do the trick ?

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

langyaw

February 28th, 2010, 02:24 PM

If a single cable run from one of the other buildings is too long, could a router or similar device be put into the line at some inbetween point to act as a " repeater " to regenerate the signal so it would then work with the distance of the cable ? <SNIP>
Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

that's a workable idea, Bob.
the original concept was to connect all the remote city gov offices onto a wireless metropolitan area network (because of the distance of the offices from Buhanginan hills).
it was to be the same wireless backbone that serves the surveillance cams' network.
I don't know at what stage of the project they're at now, neither do I know if they've pursued that plan, anyway.
if they take the cable approach, the telcos are willing to help them with that, too.
meanwhile, if the tourism office really badly needs connectivity, they should bring this need across to the mayor and/or someone from the city council who'll sponsor this matter so it can be properly appropriated for. perhaps a DSL subscription can temporarily help the office. :cheers2:

aquaticpanda

February 28th, 2010, 02:54 PM

If a single cable run from one of the other buildings is too long, could a router or similar device be put into the line at some inbetween point to act as a " repeater " to regenerate the signal so it would then work with the distance of the cable ?

Yes sir. Those devices are called switches and hubs. Switches are ideal if there are more than one computer connected to it, since it does not divide the bandwidth as much as the hub does. The hub is a cheaper option though.

If they opt for a wireless connection, they could install a range expander. The CAT5 cable would be connecting the router and range expander, positioning the range expander in proximity of their WLAN enabled computer(s).

Alingatong

February 28th, 2010, 03:34 PM

that's a workable idea, Bob.
the original concept was to connect all the remote city gov offices onto a wireless metropolitan area network (because of the distance of the offices from Buhanginan hills).
it was to be the same wireless backbone that serves the surveillance cams' network.
I don't know at what stage of the project they're at now, neither do I know if they've pursued that plan, anyway.
if they take the cable approach, the telcos are willing to help them with that, too.
meanwhile, if the tourism office really badly needs connectivity, they should bring this need across to the mayor and/or someone from the city council who'll sponsor this matter so it can be properly appropriated for. perhaps a DSL subscription can temporarily help the office. :cheers2:

I am just wondering why until this time the city tourism office has no internet connectivity. Pwede namang mag-subscribe kung talagang gugustuhin. Maybe they're just contented with the way they run things in their office. Well, nakikita naman kung anong klaseng turismo meron ang Iligan. :dunno:

Alingatong

February 28th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Suppliers run after Global Steel; strike called off

Global Steel Philippines Inc.’s labor woes may almost be over but other problems continue to hound the Indian-owned company.

Rep. Vicente Belmonte of Lanao Sur said GSPI’s more than 100 suppliers from Iligan City, Cagayan de Oro and even Manila are up in arms against GSPI for non-payment of goods and services.

Belmonte said some of them, including contractors, truckers and office suppliers, have not been paid in full for the past two years.

Belmonte said GSPI has shifted to new suppliers.

Belmonte said GSPI is also facing environmental and safety issues, citing reports that its waste disposal system is no longer working.

Last Friday, GSPI vice president for corporate communications Sangram Mohanty issued a bulletin saying the strike in the plant is over after the National Labor Relations Commission’s 5th division in Cagayan de Oro ordered GSPI union leaders to call off the strike and restore normalcy in the plant.

But in an interview also last Friday, GSPI union leader Elmer Nelson V. Nayon had a different story for calling off the strike, saying GSPI management through its Flipino managers offered a P1,700 per month salary increase effective March across-the-board on condition that the striking employees return to work.

Nayon said the union accepted the offer.

The other demands in the proposed collective bargaining agreement (CBA) would be discussed on the negotiating table. These include payment of the 13th month pay for 2009 which management promised to pay 10 days after the return to work and prompt payment of salaries or at most a delay of three days.

Nayon said the Filipino managers presented the agreement to the Indian owners late Friday.

In the press bulletin, Mohanty quoted the NLRC as saying that "the strike will continue to cause irreparable damage to the GSPI if not restrained" and that the "strike is not based on either CBA deadlocks or unfair labor practices"

Nayon said the union agreed as management promised there will be no retaliation against workers who would opt to walk out anew from their job.

He said the P1,700 salary increase offer forms part of what the union has asked under CBA negotiations totaling P2,550 per month for a period of three years starting Feb, 15 2007 and ending February 2010 broken down into P40 per day in the first year in 2007, P45 in 2008 and P50 in 2009.

Nayon said management promised to pay the balance once the Court of Appeals decides on Global Steel’’s motion for reconsideration of a ruling favoring a pay hike.

Belmonte said the city government of Iigan is not earning from GSPI because it has not been paying real estate taxes.

The city government has been asking GSPI to pay the P2- billion obligations of the former National Steel Corp. (NSC) which owned the property but the Indian firm demanded for the land titles which it could use to mortgage the property.

GSPI said the creditor-banks of NSC violated the asset purchase agreement when they failed to deliver the land titles. The Indian firm has not been paying its annual payments to the creditors and took the creditors to a Singapore court for arbitration.

malaya.com.ph (http://www.malaya.com.ph/03012010/busi8.html)

BobNewYorkUSA

February 28th, 2010, 04:56 PM

I am just wondering why until this time the city tourism office has no internet connectivity. Pwede namang mag-subscribe kung talagang gugustuhin. Maybe they're just contented with the way they run things in their office. Well, nakikita naman kung anong klaseng turismo meron ang Iligan. :dunno:

It may be possible that those in the Tourism office are not familiar with the promotional possibilities of becomming more directly involved with internet activity. There is a tourism link on the city website as well as many other websites that have been put up by individuals and independent groups. Entering " tourism Iligan " or Iligan Tourism " on the popular search engines brings up all kinds of things. I wonder if the Dept of Tourism has been asked if they think having internet connectivity would be helpful ? Possibly they feel they may just not have the need for it at this time as so much information is already on the city website. ?

I am still under the impression that people here on the forum are primarily thinking of domestic tourism ? I just happened to find Iligan by accident, I wonder how others find out about it ? For me, I never seem to run short of things that interest me there and things I want to see and do on a future visit.

RML

February 28th, 2010, 07:34 PM

google earth has a new captured image of iligan city. it looks really nice as it was taken on a rainy month - july. the city looks so green. i love it.

BobNewYorkUSA

February 28th, 2010, 09:44 PM

And while we are on the subject of Tourism, another great video taken by Sweedish visitors, The Karlsson Family has just appeared on Youtube of their visit last July. It looks and sounds as they are just as enthusiastic about their visit to Iligan, as I am about my visits there.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZMGCYS0j30

The word is getting around

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

tough

February 28th, 2010, 10:24 PM

google earth has a new captured image of iligan city. it looks really nice as it was taken on a rainy month - july. the city looks so green. i love it.

It's really nice to see that google earth has updated the satellite image of Iligan and the quality and resolution also improved. :cheers:

P.S.

Just turn the historical imagery and use the time slider to move between acquisition date to see the difference. :)

uonno

March 1st, 2010, 02:52 AM

yeah its very nice to see it.very green and clean.

hakz2007

March 1st, 2010, 03:41 AM

Medical, dental mission benefits 585 individuals in Lanao del Norte town (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=261553)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, March 1 (PNA) -– At least 585 residents were benefited of PhilHealth cards, free medical and dental clinic during a medical mission last week at Matungao town, in Lanao del Norte province.

The medical mission and distribution of PhilHealth cards are both part of the provincial government of Lanao del Norte’s “Kabarangayan Sigurado Program ((KSP).

"We were able to avail of many benefits such as possessing a PhilHealth ID card, free medical check-up and medicines especially when my husband was hospitalized," a manifestation of Bernadette Salisayo of Barangay Puntod of that same town, who was a recipient of the free medical and dental clinic and PhilHealth card distribution held at Matungao town last week.

The continuing humanitarian project is spearheaded by Lanao del Norte Gov. Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo, and fully supported by the Provincial Health Office (PHO) medical team, Provincial Community Affairs Office, Provincial Information Office and the Provincial Health Indigency Program team, said Provincial Information Officer lll Vincent Labial.

The project is also joined by former Gov. Imelda “Angging” Q. Dimaporo and Matungao Mayor Jaber Azis.

Former governor Dimaporo expressed her commitment in the involvement of achieving wellness, comfortable and productive way of life of the people in the province.

She also stressed that the residents are so privileged to have experienced this once in a lifetime benefit of PhilHealth cards and free medical and dental consultations with free medicines.

Labial said the program was indeed beneficial to the residents of Matungao town in strengthening their healthcare services in the interior areas.

She said they are looking forward to avail more privileges from the program.

Tents and plastic chairs distribution were also conducted during the medical mission. (PNA)

langyaw

March 1st, 2010, 07:09 AM

It may be possible that those in the Tourism office are not familiar with the promotional possibilities of becomming more directly involved with internet activity. There is a tourism link on the city website as well as many other websites that have been put up by individuals and independent groups. Entering " tourism Iligan " or Iligan Tourism " on the popular search engines brings up all kinds of things. I wonder if the Dept of Tourism has been asked if they think having internet connectivity would be helpful ? Possibly they feel they may just not have the need for it at this time as so much information is already on the city website. ?

I am still under the impression that people here on the forum are primarily thinking of domestic tourism ? I just happened to find Iligan by accident, I wonder how others find out about it ? For me, I never seem to run short of things that interest me there and things I want to see and do on a future visit.

Hi Bob, I believe the tourism officers need to inform the mayor that they know what they could do with an Internet connection aside from surfing and chatting. if they can't convince the mayor of the urgency of that request, they won't get a request for a DSL connection approved, either.
but if the tourism officers were as zealous as you, they'd do exactly as you're pointing them out right now, that they can:

1. update the tourism section of the city's website,
2. post news that would attract tourists from all over the world

all those can be done through the city gov website, and with proper coordination with the website admin, such info will be available to the world in no time.
your posts in this forum should be a treasure trove of ideas already for the tourism office!
if TONZI becomes mayor, he might hire you to head the tourism office! :lol:
:cheers2:

hakz2007

March 1st, 2010, 07:11 AM

Napocor eyes 30MW power from Iligan diesel plant (http://business.inquirer.net/money/breakingnews/view/20100301-256045/Napocor-eyes-30MW-power-from-Iligan-diesel-plant)

OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, Philippines—The National Power Corporation has assured the public that 30 megawatts of electricity would be added to the grid supplying Mindanao soon.

Pedro Ambos, Napocor division manager for Mindanao Generation, on Monday said the Iligan Diesel Power Plant-1 has been "heating up" and could go on-stream by noon time Monday.

Mindanao has a 390-MW power shortfall on Monday as water levels in Lake Lanao and Pulangi River—which provide water to the hydropower dams in Mindanao—continue to go down due to the dry spell.

edbags

March 1st, 2010, 01:36 PM

google earth has a new captured image of iligan city. it looks really nice as it was taken on a rainy month - july. the city looks so green. i love it.

Unsa man website ana?

edbags

March 1st, 2010, 01:51 PM

Mag ask lang unta ko kung unsa naa update sa SM sa ato lugar sa ILigan city. Naa ko na dunggan nga mag tukod daw ang LKKS mall near Gmall nato. Is it true guys?

azriel915

March 1st, 2010, 03:20 PM

Unsa man website ana?

http://maps.google.com/ Then click Satellite. :cheers:

Fahdingding

March 2nd, 2010, 12:31 AM

Mag ask lang unta ko kung unsa naa update sa SM sa ato lugar sa ILigan city. Naa ko na dunggan nga mag tukod daw ang LKKS mall near Gmall nato. Is it true guys?

:wtf:

aquaticpanda

March 2nd, 2010, 03:17 AM

Mag ask lang unta ko kung unsa naa update sa SM sa ato lugar sa ILigan city. Naa ko na dunggan nga mag tukod daw ang LKKS mall near Gmall nato. Is it true guys?

:lol:

Flamebait?

I'd like to know your sources edbags.

Alingatong

March 2nd, 2010, 04:21 AM

There was a rumor before about LimKetkai's building a mall in Iligan. But until today, it remains a rumor. :)

uonno

March 2nd, 2010, 06:35 AM

sana magkaroon at matuloy ang rumors na iyan tungkol sa Limkitkai para naman maging bibo jan at marami na tayong pd pagpipilian.

edbags

March 2nd, 2010, 06:37 AM

:lol:

Flamebait?

I'd like to know your sources edbags.

My source is not that RELIABLE. However if that her say would come true then everybody in ILigan will be pretty much happy and will give a warm WELCOME TO LKKS. Right guys? insha allah...
Wala gyapon ulan sa ILigan alingatong? Ang ako parents lisud tulog sa hapon kay pwerte ka init tapos naa pa gyud brown out. Until when man ang brown out mawala? Any idea?

kikoKICKS

March 2nd, 2010, 09:07 AM

My source is not that RELIABLE. However if that her say would come true then everybody in ILigan will be pretty much happy and will give a warm WELCOME TO LKKS. Right guys? insha allah...
Wala gyapon ulan sa ILigan alingatong? Ang ako parents lisud tulog sa hapon kay pwerte ka init tapos naa pa gyud brown out. Until when man ang brown out mawala? Any idea?

baligtad na ang panahon krn. dri sa desyerto grabe ang baha ug ulan. mga sakyanan mo tirik na gud. dri hinuon pwerte ka mala.

edbags

March 2nd, 2010, 10:16 AM

mao..grabe bitaw ulan gahapon dire sa Qatar ug nag baha dayun kay la man ayo ang drainage or maybe wala gyud drainage dire. hehehe

Wind Shear

March 2nd, 2010, 06:45 PM

Google Maps Update.

Municipality of Kauswagan is now available in high resolution.

iliganon Boy

March 3rd, 2010, 10:51 AM

C3 project Update - part of merila going to pala-o

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Image736.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Image737.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Image739.jpg

regjeex

March 3rd, 2010, 11:48 AM

nice.... :cheers:

C3 project Update - part of merila going to pala-o

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Image736.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Image737.jpg

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Image739.jpg

Taegon

March 3rd, 2010, 11:42 PM

Aquatic bureau turns over P25M
Thursday, March 4, 2010

TUBOD, Lanao del Norte -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) Northern Mindanao has recently awarded the Provincial Government of Lanao del Norte a financial assistance worth P25 million.

The assistance, to finance the development of the province’s mariculture and aqua tourism project, is in compliance with Republic Act 8550 or the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998, which mandated the BFAR to help in the development, management and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources including the improvement and productivity of aquaculture within ecological limits.

For updates from around the country, follow Sun.Star on Twitter

The assistance, given through the effort of BFAR’s new regional director Visa Tan-Dimerin, would cover livelihood projects for the fishing communities in 10 identified coastal towns of Lanao del Norte, which include Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Tubod, Kolambugan, Maigo, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Bacolod, Kauswagan and Linamon.

Tan-Dimerin said the livelihood assistance is the materialization of BFAR’s commitment to tie up with the local government units to effectively carry out its goal in providing and extending support to the fisheries communities throughout Lanao del Norte.

The establishment of the Lanao del Norte Mariculture and Aqua Tourism Project is an initiative of the province to provide support to the fisheries sector primarily the ordinary fisherfolk through appropriate technology and research and help them manage fisheries and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with the concept of an integrated coastal area management in line with the policies of the National Government.

The Provincial Government headed by Governor Khalid Dimaporo continues to be committed to the conservation and development of the province’s aquaculture resources and remains to be a strong ally of BFAR in the alleviation of the economic condition of the people living in coastal areas. (Press Release)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on March 4, 2010.

hakz2007

March 4th, 2010, 03:30 AM

Lanao Norte receives P25-M aid for fishery projects (http://pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100303.htm&no=59)

Tubod, Lanao del Norte (3 March) -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has recently awarded the provincial government of Lanao del Norte a financial assistance worth P25 million to finance the implementation of the development of the province?s mariculture and aqua tourism project.

The awarding ceremony was held at the Office of the Provincial Administrator with Joselito E. Quibranza (Provincial Administrator), Letecia G. Ditucalan (Provincial Agriculture Officer), PGLDN employees and BFAR staff in attendance.

This BFAR assistance is an adherence to the Republic Act 8550 known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 which mandated the BFAR for the development, management and conservation of the fisheries and aquatic resources including the improvement and productivity of aquaculture within ecological limits.

The Lanao del Norte LGU headed by Governor Khalid Dimaporo continues to be committed to the conservation and development of the province?s aquaculture resources and remains to be a strong ally of BFAR in the alleviation of the economic conditions in the coastal areas.

Further, the establishment of the Lanao del Norte Mariculture and Aqua Tourism Project of PGLDN is a government initiative to provide support to the fisheries sector primarily the ordinary fisherfolks, through appropriate technology and research, manage fisheries and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with the concept of an integrated coastal area management in line with the policies of the national government.

BFAR as an implementing agency for fisheries, through Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin of BFAR Regional 10 Office, funded the livelihood projects for the fishing communities in the 10 identified coastal towns of Lanao del Norte: Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND), Tubod, Kolambugan, Maigo, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Bacolod, Kauswagan and Linamon.

This livelihood assistance is the materialization of BFAR's commitment to tie up with the LGUs to effectively carry out its goal in providing and extending support to the fisheries communities throughout Lanao del Norte. (ARMS/PIO-LDN)

langyaw

March 4th, 2010, 06:43 AM

I've noticed the rate of postings of Iligan-based members have slowed down somewhat. probably due to the rotating brown-outs?:ohno:

marlowe_cano

March 4th, 2010, 06:55 AM

kahit Zamboanga thread.. The rota'l brownouts have caused alot of sectors, including us the SSC'ians... :bash: :bash:

edbags

March 4th, 2010, 07:08 AM

Hehehe..hindi siguro brownouts ang reason. 2hours lang man ang brownout a day. Basin busy lang gyud or wala pa ma post na updates sa amo lugar tapos naa pa preparation sa election.

634veteran

March 4th, 2010, 03:04 PM

Pls post the sked for march. 4 hrs na per day?

BobNewYorkUSA

March 4th, 2010, 06:35 PM

I've noticed the rate of postings of Iligan-based members have slowed down somewhat. probably due to the rotating brown-outs?:ohno:

I am sure the power shortages and scheduled brownouts will hinder internet activity. I think it will also have quite a negative effect on the general economy as well. I wouldn't want to be an owner / operator of an Internet Cafe at this point in time.

I am sure ISP's , Servers at various places in the networks may also be affected unless they have good battery backups lasting the duration of the brownouts.

Good luck to all of you during these unfortunate times.

Alingatong

March 4th, 2010, 11:42 PM

GMA told: Use power barges, diesel plant to help ease power crisis
by Walter I. Balane/MindaNews
Thursday, 04 March 2010 09:51

MALAYBALAY CITY (MindaNews/3 March) – Electric cooperatives in Mindanao have appealed to President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo to use power barges in Navotas and a diesel plant in Iligan to help alleviate the power situation in Mindanao. The two proposals were among five pushed by the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO) in a resolution the group passed last Feb. 25 as they urged the President to “immediately intervene in the worsening power crisis in Mindanao.”

The five steps they are recommending, the general managers of Mindanao’s 21 electric cooperatives said, must be acted swiftly without delay of “buck-passing,” “fingerpointing” and “politicking.”

MindaNews was furnished a copy of the resolution on Tuesday by Juancho Chiong, of the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative (BUSECO).

Amreco “humbly” asked Ms Arroyo to order the Department of Energy and other power agencies to act on the immediate use of the power barges, which are reportedly located in Navotas that can supply a total capacity of 242 megawatts.

“If these barges are under litigation, the same agencies and other branches of government must coordinate and do something to attain this objective the soonest possible time,” their statement said.

The group also asked the President to order the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) and the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) to act on their commitment to immediately run the diesel plant in Iligan City with a capacity of 35 MW.

It was not the President’s but the commitment of the City Government of Iligan under Mayor Lawrence Lluch that led to the re-operation of one of the Iligan diesel plants by March 3. The plants have been unavailable since February 1 but by March 3, one plant had gone online, providing 35 mw to the grid.

Cruz had earlier said the city was open to reconsider the reoperationalization of the power plants which the local government confiscated due to unpaid taxes.

As of March 3, Mindanao’s available capacity is 808 megawatts to meet a peak load of 1,318 or a deficit of 510 mw, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said.

The shortage has more than tripled since Feb. 11, which was then at 156 MW.

AMRECO also asked the Arroyo administration to order the PSALM to ensure that the long overdue repair work on several generation facilities be acted upon immediately.

“How come they dragged on this maintenance work? If only they did this before, this (power crisis) could have been avoided,” Chiong said.

He added said it was also suspect why they only installed a metering facility in Iligan on March 2 when the crisis is already on going. “They could have done this before,” he said.

The dredging of the Pulangi River, he said, further exacerbates the problem.

The group also asked the President to order the provision of subsidies and use of calamity funds to address the operational cost of tapping other available sources.

They likewise asked Ms Arroyo to expedite hearings and investigations of the Joint Congressional Power Commission and other bodies called to find long term solutions to the power problem. They cited tapping renewable energy sources to increase capacity,

The group invoked that the power shortage in Mindanao is not simply a problem of lack of electricity.

“Stable and affordable electric power brings progress and is a major element in the attainment of lasting peace in Mindanao and vibrant economy in the country,” the group said.

In solving the power crisis, the cooperatives urged the President to use “whatever power bestowed to her by our Constitution and existing laws.”

They also warned that reliable power supply is needed to attain orderly, peaceful and credible elections in May. (Walter I. Balane / MindaNews)

Mindanews (http://www.mindanews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=7729&Itemid=50)

bobongxd

March 5th, 2010, 03:00 AM

Hehehe..hindi siguro brownouts ang reason. 2hours lang man ang brownout a day. Basin busy lang gyud or wala pa ma post na updates sa amo lugar tapos naa pa preparation sa election. sure ka 2hrs black out per day sa inyo!well swerte kayo if ganun..kasi d2 sa amin 4hrs per rotation black out...

Sana naman Lessons Learned this year!i hope the government will do some precautionary measures next time...kay if ingon ani lang permi..wla gyud!gabok samot mindanao

uonno

March 5th, 2010, 03:25 AM

bobongxd

March 5th, 2010, 03:29 AM

Gud morning people.I think what we can do is help in our little on way, like unplugging those appliances that are not being used, turn off the aircon and open those windows to let those fresh air coming in....and many others..that way we are helping .
good idea!i agree on the unplugging part but not the aircon part^_^..kasi wla masyadong fresh air sa urbanized city...very hot po..PROMISE!^+^

uonno

March 5th, 2010, 04:09 AM

taga saan ka ba bobongxd?

hakz2007

March 5th, 2010, 04:22 AM

Lanao Norte gets P25 million aid for fishery projects (http://mb.com.ph/articles/246159/lanao-norte-gets-p25-million-aid-fishery-projects)

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has awarded a financial assistance worth P25 million to finance the implementation of the development of the province’s “mariculture” and “aqua” tourism projects in Lanao del Norte province, it was learned Thursday.

The financial assistance for the fishery projects is a big boost to the fishing industry in Lanao del Norte and also gives added income to local residents.

The awarding ceremony was held at the provincial capitol in Tubod town, the province’s seat of government, participated in by top provincial, agriculture and BFAR officials.

The BFAR assistance is in compliance with Republic Act 8550 known as the Philippine Fisheries Code of 1998 which mandated the BFAR to develop, manage and conserve the fisheries and aquatic resources including the improvement and productivity of aquaculture within ecological limits.

Lanao del Norte is now identified as the fishing capital province of Northern Mindanao.

The provincial government continues to be committed to the conservation and development of the province’s aquaculture resources and remains to be a strong ally of BFAR in the alleviation of the economic conditions in the coastal areas in this part of the region and neighboring areas, Gov. Khalid Q. Dimaporo said.

“My vision is to make this province to be globally competitive in aquaculture industry,” he said.

Furthermore, the establishment of the Lanao del Norte Mariculture and Aqua Tourism Project in the province is a government initiative to provide support to the fisheries sector primarily the ordinary fisherfolk through appropriate technology and research, manage fisheries and aquatic resources in a manner consistent with the concept of an integrated coastal area management in line with the policies of the national government, the provincial chief executive said.

BFAR as an implementing agency for fisheries through Northern Mindanao Regional Director Visa Tan-Dimerin of BFAR funded the livelihood projects for the fishing communities in the province.

Among the identified coastal towns in the province that are already engaged in fishing are Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Tubod, Kolambugan, Maigo, Baroy, Lala, Kapatagan, Bacolod, Kauswagan and Linamon.

The livelihood assistance is the materialization of BFAR’s commitment to tie up with the LGUs to effectively carry out its goal in providing and extending support to the fishing communities throughout Lanao del Norte.

TONZI

March 5th, 2010, 05:12 AM

uonno

March 5th, 2010, 06:26 AM

any update sa gmall at mga latest pics niya? ano na balita sa cinema nila?

hakz2007

March 5th, 2010, 01:02 PM

NGCP: Three Mindanao power plants back on line (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=262605)

ZAMBOANGA CITY, March 5 (PNA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced Friday that three major power plants in Mindanao are back on line.

These are the STEAG Power Incorporated's coal-fired plant and the Aboitiz Power Corporation's Therma Marine Unit 2 that could generate 210-megawatt (MW) and 47-MW, respectively, of a total of 257-MW.

The third power plant back on-line is the Iligan Diesel Power Plant (IDPP) but operates only in the afternoon and in the evening.

The NGCP said the IDPP, which is owned by the National Power Corporation (Napocor) can generate 30-MW.

However, the NGCP said that the limited available capacity of 751-MW would still be insufficient to meet the peak demand of 1,451-MW even with the three major plants are already back online.

The NGCP said that the hydro-electric power plants, which provide the bulk of Mindanao's power requirements, still have very limited capabilities due to low water inflow to reservoirs.

The NGCP said that the water elevation at Lake Lanao as of Tuesday was at 699.06 meters, which is below the critical level of 699.15 meters. (PNA)

edbags

March 5th, 2010, 01:27 PM

Hala tuod noh ang cinema sa Gmall. Murag nakalimtan na nila.

boju2

March 5th, 2010, 01:42 PM

This worsening power crisis is a clear indication of neglect of duty. Those people who are in the NPC and NGCP (formerly Transco) have not fully realized their roles. If they cannot identify such implications, then, they should be axed from their posts. We need people who are competent in identifying future problems, who are able to read the numbers and the trend, and those who can plan out the needs of the future in those offices. Because if we keep these people on those companies, then, the majority of MIndanao's constituents are in jeopardy. We are not only paying them to work good in what we pay in exchange for electricity but we are also paying them to deliver quality service. And that quality service includes endless supply of electricity.

Aside of imposing Power Crisis in Mindanao, the President should order to investigate and sanctions NPC ang private company NGCP. Last year, they predicted that the looming power crisis will take effect on year 2014. But what is happening today is a sudden crisis like a tragic that no one knows when and how it happen. Like what you said @Tonzi, those people behind NPC and NGCP are futile and incompetent! Yes they are, they already know the siltation of Pulangi river many years ago but they never act on it. The problem of Agus plants are also rotten issues. In short they never acted those problems the way should be. If they blame El Nino, OMG that is a given circumstances!

g0Rs

March 5th, 2010, 02:14 PM

I've noticed the rate of postings of Iligan-based members have slowed down somewhat. probably due to the rotating brown-outs?:ohno:

:lol: busy lang. magvolunteer man sad gud ko sa Green Team - Iligan Chapter

bobongxd

March 5th, 2010, 04:59 PM

taga saan ka ba bobongxd?
pagadian city:)

bobongxd

March 5th, 2010, 05:02 PM

aquaticpanda

March 5th, 2010, 05:10 PM

The Maria Cristina Falls gushes about 130 cubic meters per second.

Imagine how counterproductive it would be bringing in water from the sea.

boom_box

March 5th, 2010, 07:12 PM

grabe.. hinay jud agas sa Maria Christina Falls karon... I'll post the pic later on..

boom_box

March 5th, 2010, 07:26 PM

langyaw

March 6th, 2010, 07:20 AM

pede mangutana sa inyo mga tga iligan...kanang lake lanao habog kaayo nah sa sea level?hmmm...any other way pede mag kuha sila tubig sa dagat?maskin part lang sa lake lanao:Dquestion lang ha kay not familiar with the geography of the lake or part of the lake :)..curious lang kung pede....

bobongxd, I don't quite get your question.
"any other way pede mag kuha sila tubig sa dagat?"
Lake Lanao is a freshwater lake 702 meters above sea level.
All, well, nearly all, inland water bodies naturally flow towards the sea by reason of gravity.
Why should sea water be brought back to a freshwater lake?
Or, do you mean to ask if it's possible for the residents around the lake to use sea water instead of water from the lake? :?

bobongxd

March 6th, 2010, 09:01 AM

ako mean pede ba ma sumpay any part of the lake to the sea para non-stop flow of water going to the plant....

boju2

March 6th, 2010, 10:56 AM

^^As what @langyaw says, Lake Lanao is 702 meters above sea level. So how?

bitstop

March 6th, 2010, 01:05 PM

ako mean pede ba ma sumpay any part of the lake to the sea para non-stop flow of water going to the plant....

unsa nga plant? the hyro-electric plant?

gina-divert man sa hydro-electric palnt ang tubig para makatuyok ang turbine sa generator. para maka produce og electricity.

kulang lang ang volume flow karon mao nga dili maabot ang iyang rated capacity. wla na nihunong, nihinay lang ang agas kay hulaw kaayo, wlay ulan nga modugang sa tubig sa lake.

bobongxd

March 6th, 2010, 05:19 PM

As what @langyaw says, Lake Lanao is 702 meters above sea level. So how? ok sorry!peace:)

langyaw

March 6th, 2010, 05:21 PM

ako mean pede ba ma sumpay any part of the lake to the sea para non-stop flow of water going to the plant....

short answer: no
long answer:
1. the Lake Lanao and the sea are natural formations which cannot be rearranged.
2. the sea is the lowest level to which all surface water flows into. it is called "sea level". seas all over the earth are of the same level.
3. there is no sea that is higher than a lake (an inland body of water, except for the Dead Sea, which is really a lake, and because it is situated lower than sea level, has no way of flowing into the sea).

therefore, it is not possible to channel sea water (which is lower) to flow into Lanao Lake (which is higher) to try to obtain an endless flow of water into the 7 hydro-electric plants. besides, if sea water was made to flow into the turbines, that would destroy the equipment.
hope that clarifies things. :cheers2:

Fahdingding

March 7th, 2010, 02:13 AM

Pages: Gen.San’s new name: Manny Pacquiao City
By John Pages

ROMY S. DyPico did the unthinkable last Friday night. While attending the Rotary District Conference, Romy, the president of my club, the RC of Cebu West, scurried near the front stage and tiptoed to sit beside a lady for that one-click photo moment.

We were in Gen. Santos City along with 1,200 other Rotarians from District 3860 when President Romy posed beside Ms. Seductive. Who was she?

Mommy Dionisia.

The Discon was fun! Apart from attending the successful event (kudos to District Governor Tony Veneracion) and gorging on tuna in the Tuna Capital of the Philippines for four days until yesterday, we did one more act: we saw the empire of King Manny.

As soon as we landed in “Magandang Gensan” last Wednesday, our driver whisked us to see the city’s most publicized landmark: Pacman’s house.

House? Sorry. It wasn’t; it was a mansion, a castle, a palace equipped with a blue pool that’s shaped after his red glove.

We visited Robinson’s. After lunch at Grab-A-Crab, we strolled along the mall’s corridors. Together with my Rotary club’s past presidents, Wilton Uykingtian, Maxwell Ahyong and Ronnie Medalle, I toured the Food Court.

There, at the center, stood another landmark: Pacman Shawarma. Yes, like our beef-and-pita stands in Ayala and SM in Cebu, it was the same take-out food stall owned by a boxer who’s job is to take-out opponents.

Next, we entered TEAM PACQUIAO. It was a museum and souvenir shop bundled into one. The white pair of shoes Manny wore against Juan Manuel Marquez sat on the open shelf. Everything MP was found there: mugs, towels, CDs and DVDs priced P99 and P150, keychains, a pair of Nike shoes worth P8,000. Picture frames of MP adorned the walls. A pair of boxing gloves with his signature could be yours for P15,000. There sat trophies, jackets, T-shirts with the words “Now You Know.” A Victorinox watch was priced P30,000.

Right beside was Blue Gre Cafe. Known for its Durian Gatchpuccino, it’s owned by... now you know... Mr. and Mrs. Pacquiao.

Next, we toured the city. One building stood out. The two-story structure was colorful, eye-catching, modern and named JMP Building after the initials of its owners.

For here’s what I witnessed: Manny P. has transformed himself into more than just the world’s No.1 boxer. He’s a promoter. An actor. A singer. A Rotarian honorary member of the RC of Midtown Gen.San.

A congressman?

Most of all, he’s a businessman.

That’s what we saw, our group from the Rotary Club of Cebu West led by Past District Governor Toto Cupin, president Romy and his wife Julie, past president Ex Bollozos and his wife Cynthia, and our past president (and current District Trainer) Philip Tan.

Pacquiao has a myriad of ventures. There’s Pacman H20. Promoted as the “Pambansang Tubig,” Manny’s photo is on all the plastic water bottles.

At the KCC mall, Jinkee has two stores: a fashion boutique and a franchise of the beauty clinic, Flawless. They also own a gas station.

The JMP Bldg.? That’s Part One. There’s also JMP Bldg. 2 and, last Friday, after the dancing and revelry of the Rotary Discon party, we sojourned into the corner building along Aparente Avenue.

On the ground floor of JMP 2, a collection of Manny’s photos lined the walls. At the corner was “Pacman Sports Bar,” a venue to drink at while playing two of Manny’s favorite pastime games: billiards and darts.

JMix is on the second level and, complete with dancing lights and ear-splitting music, it’s the newest disco-bar Gensan hangout.

To top all these, when our Rotary group toured the Fishport two afternoons ago, we passed a construction site. Located in Tambler, it reportedly costs P20 million and will house four buildings including a covered basketball court and a world-class boxing facility. It’s called the JMP Multi-Purpose Gymnasium.

Now, imagine if, seven days from this morning, Manny beats Joshua Clottey and, later this 2010, gifts ‘Money’ Mayweather with his first loss? Manny and his money will own the city.

Fahdingding

March 7th, 2010, 02:16 AM

Oops! Sorry guys! wrong post! pasensya na!
GOOD MORNING ILIGAN!

jO3L

March 7th, 2010, 04:01 AM

dili kaya gisabutahe ra ang pg.brown out sa whole philippines??..karon paman gud ni nahitabo...

edbags

March 7th, 2010, 05:57 AM

Not sure about that jO3L. Makita man sab nimo na wala gyud ulan halos tibuok pinas. Sa atoa sab kay tubig ato gi saligan to generate power(HYDRO PLANT). Lisud mag prove about ana sabutahe.

Blueleo

March 7th, 2010, 12:33 PM

ABC prez gunned down in Iligan City
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
March 7, 2010, 4:39pm

CAMP ALAGAR, Cagayan de Oro City – A president of the Association of Barangay Councils (ABC) in Lanao del Norte was gunned down by motorcycle-riding men in Sitio Mimbalot, Barangay Buruun, Iligan City, the police and military reported Sunday.

The Regional Police Command and Tactical Operation Center, here, reported that Ismael Macatoon, 42, barangay chairman of Tangklaw and ABC president of Pooana Piagapo town in Lanao del Norte, was killed around 9 p.m. last Friday.

The report said Macatoon had just left a birthday party in Linamon town and was traveling through Barangay Buruun – allegedly a known enclave of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) – when he was attacked.

However, a separate report from the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) based in Lanao del Norte, identified the victim as Salim Andang Limbona.

While the surrounding circumstances related to the two reports were nearly identical, the discrepancies in name as reported by the police and the military could not be independently verified as of press time.

Blueleo

March 7th, 2010, 12:37 PM

Mindanao-wide blackout looms
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO
March 7, 2010, 5:19pm

BUTUAN CITY – The Agus hydroelectric power plant in Lake Lanao and the Pulangi plant in Bukidnon, major sources of the Mindanao grid, might be forced to shut down if their critical low water levels continue, raising the possibility of a Mindanaowide blackout, industry stakeholders said.

Mindanao is currently experiencing up to six hours of rotating brownouts as a result of a severe shortage in the grid, which has a peak demand of 1,470 megawatts. The Agus plant has a total rated power capacity of 727 megawatts while Pulangi has a rated power capacity of 225 MW.

Technical engineers from various electric cooperatives in Mindanao who personally visited the Agus and Pulangi plants said the water sources powering the two facilities are already in the critical stage.

“We are afraid of this situation because those power plants already suffered vibrations and this will further damage the turbines,” observed Agusan del Norte Electric Cooperative Manager Engineer Noli Namocatcat.

He said it would be dangerous once the water level in Lake Lanao, source of the Agus power plant, breaches the critical level of 699.15 meters. As of Saturday, the water level was at 700.04 meters.

The Pulangi plant is in the same situation as water reservoirs in Bukidnon that feed the Pulangi River continue to dry up due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

To date, Pulangi plant is already producing 20 megawatts below its rated capacity, contributing to the increasing deficiency in the grid.

The development has prompted the Mindanao Chamber of Commerce to appeal to concerned government agencies, especially the national government, to act fast before the situation reaches its worst.

They said that once the Agus and Pulangi plants shut down, billions of pesos will be lost in terms of production and revenues while thousands of employees and workers might lose their jobs.
Meanwhile, the Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry together with the PHIVIDEC Industries Association (PIE-MO) and the Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Industries have also voiced grave concerns.

The Cagayan de Oro groups filed a joint resolution addressed to the national government urging the Department of Energy, the National Power Corporation, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines and the Private Sector Asset and Liabilities Management Corp. to act on the generation and transmission-related problems in the Mindanao grid.

Copies of the resolution were given to Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes by Oro Chamber Vice President for the Manufacturing and Industry Sector, Ghaye Alegrio.

Agriculture officials also said at least 14,000 hectares of farms were already severely affected by the continuing dry spell in Northern Mindanao, affecting the most the agricultural provinces of Bukidnon, Misamis Oriental and Misamis Occidental as well as parts of Lanao del Norte and Camiguin.
The Department of Agriculture in Northern Mindanao has reactivated the Regional Task Force on the El Niño phenomenon to alleviate the worsening situation.

The drought is feared to cause billions of pesos in agricultural losses, particularly in rice and corn production, said Region 10 Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos.

Ramos, who is also the task force chairperson, said cloud seeding operations by the Air Force’s 900th Air Weather Group will prioritize areas near the river basins of Lake Lanao and the Pulangi River in Bukidnon.

Farmers in Northeastern Mindanao, also called the Caraga Region, have also started to feel the effects of the dry spell.

jO3L

March 7th, 2010, 03:31 PM

Not sure about that jO3L. Makita man sab nimo na wala gyud ulan halos tibuok pinas. Sa atoa sab kay tubig ato gi saligan to generate power(HYDRO PLANT). Lisud mag prove about ana sabutahe.

i think so..dili man pud nuon ta mka.prove dritso..but we dont know the plans of our government..election is fast approaching..hinaut walay kababalaghan nga mahitabo..i'll just cross my two fingers..:ohno:

BobNewYorkUSA

March 7th, 2010, 04:02 PM

NEW YORK – The Philippines took center stage at the New York Times Travel Show last weekend, featuring its panoramic sights, white-sand beaches, culture and foods.

You can read the rest here >> http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100306-257040/RP-tourism-takes-center-stage-at-NY-Times-Travel-Show

We want to show that the Philippines is a beautiful option for vacation, There’s a big competition here, we need to be here to showcase the Philippines as a destination,” said Yulo

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

634veteran

March 7th, 2010, 05:55 PM

maybe after the rains come. It would be embarrassing to host foreign guests with this ongoing power crisis.

NEW YORK – The Philippines took center stage at the New York Times Travel Show last weekend, featuring its panoramic sights, white-sand beaches, culture and foods.

You can read the rest here >> http://business.inquirer.net/money/topstories/view/20100306-257040/RP-tourism-takes-center-stage-at-NY-Times-Travel-Show

We want to show that the Philippines is a beautiful option for vacation, There’s a big competition here, we need to be here to showcase the Philippines as a destination,” said Yulo

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

uonno

March 8th, 2010, 03:28 AM

unsa naman balita sa Gmall nato diha, labi na ang cinema nila? any update about this, when to open and how does it look like?tnx

langyaw

March 8th, 2010, 11:00 AM

Oops! Sorry guys! wrong post! pasensya na!
GOOD MORNING ILIGAN!

don't be sorry. any news about the pambansang kama-o will always be welcome in any Philippine forum. :) :cheers2:

Alingatong

March 8th, 2010, 12:00 PM

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Agus Bridge

Alingatong

March 8th, 2010, 12:07 PM

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edbags

March 8th, 2010, 02:17 PM

Alingatong..maayong gabii diya! wala pa ta update sa SM ug Gmall sinehan? any new sa iligan bai? hehehe

kikoKICKS

March 8th, 2010, 04:24 PM

don't be sorry. any news about the pambansang kama-o will always be welcome in any Philippine forum. :) :cheers2:

i bet mag pay pay view napod ka sa TFC dis sunday.. heheh..

boom_box

March 8th, 2010, 04:46 PM

Alingatong..maayong gabii diya! wala pa ta update sa SM ug Gmall sinehan? any new sa iligan bai? hehehe

Murag wala pajud.. nag suroy ko didto ganina.. dili paman kayo accessible ang whole 4th floor kay occupied pa sa Gaisano ang furniture and hardware section didto..

boom_box

March 8th, 2010, 05:25 PM

This is Iligan despite the El Nino... Mag laway jud mga taga Manila na ing-ani ga awas2x ang tubig diri sa atoa.. haha

Maria - (wala kasi si Christina)
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/kimosab3/DSCN8658.jpg

Mimbalut Falls - Brgy. Buru-un
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/kimosab3/DSCN8753.jpg

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/kimosab3/DSCN8752.jpg

Timoga - Dela Mar Pools
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a71/kimosab3/DSCN8578.jpg

Alingatong

March 8th, 2010, 11:49 PM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1mall.jpg

uonno

March 9th, 2010, 02:58 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1mall.jpg

http://img411.imageshack.us/img411/6979/73170493.jpg (http://img411.imageshack.us/i/73170493.jpg/)

Sir A.Thanks sa mga pictures and update. Tanong ko lang sir A.eto matagal ko na napapansin to jan sa Gmall. Bakit ganun yung advertising wall nila, hindi sagad yung ads na tarpaulin doon sa actual size ng wall ads nila. Hindi ba pwede isagad kasi ang pangit tingnan.Makikita nyo sa above photo na ni render ko, mas maganda tingnan kung sagad ang tarpaulin sa actual size ng wall ads, di ba? Pwede ba ipaabot to sa management ng gmall?thank you po. Yan may ginawa ako sa photo, di

romix

March 9th, 2010, 05:21 AM

totoo bang wala ng tubig dyan sa lake lanao, sa timoga may tubig pa ba, sayang kung naubos na, nakaligo kami sa timuga before mga 2005 pa,

romix

March 9th, 2010, 05:28 AM

wala pa rin bang cinema sa gaisano city iligan, sayang, ang class pa naman nga dating ng gaisano dyan parang sm city , siguro natatakot ang mngt na walang mannonood dahil talamk bentahan ng pirated cds dyan , yan na ata ang kinabubuhay ng mga brother muslims natin dyan and its difficult to curve this "business", what do you think

edbags

March 9th, 2010, 05:55 AM

Big thanks boom box...Hoping ILigan will shine this year like its neighboring cities.

Alingatong

March 9th, 2010, 07:06 AM

totoo bang wala ng tubig dyan sa lake lanao, sa timoga may tubig pa ba, sayang kung naubos na, nakaligo kami sa timuga before mga 2005 pa,

Hindi totoong wala ng tubig ang Lake Lanao. Merong tubig pero mas mababa ang level kay sa normal. Umaapaw pa rin ng tubig ang mga pools sa Timuga. What you see in the picture above is what you get when you visit Timoga. :)

wala pa rin bang cinema sa gaisano city iligan, sayang, ang class pa naman nga dating ng gaisano dyan parang sm city , siguro natatakot ang mngt na walang mannonood dahil talamk bentahan ng pirated cds dyan , yan na ata ang kinabubuhay ng mga brother muslims natin dyan and its difficult to curve this "business", what do you think

There are 4 cinemas inside the mall but they're not operational yet. Only the management knows why and i'm sure it's not about the competition between cinema and the proliferation of pirated DVDs.

sakamoto

March 9th, 2010, 09:40 AM

boom_box

March 9th, 2010, 01:13 PM

mao ni latest picture sa Ma Cristina karon?

yup... hinay jud ang flow sa tubig kay ga reserve ug tubig ang Agus..

BobNewYorkUSA

March 9th, 2010, 04:37 PM

Hindi totoong wala ng tubig ang Lake Lanao. Merong tubig pero mas mababa ang level kay sa normal. Umaapaw pa rin ng tubig ang mga pools sa Timuga. What you see in the picture above is what you get when you visit Timoga. :)

There are 4 cinemas inside the mall but they're not operational yet. Only the management knows why and i'm sure it's not about the competition between cinema and the proliferation of pirated DVDs.

Yes ! What you see in that pic of Timoga is what you get plus a whole lot more ! I would call this place one of the " Treasures of Iligan ". I have never seen anything like this anyplace else and I doubt I ever will. The All natural pure springwater fed swimming pools !

Why settle for just buying a bottle of Spring Water and drinking it when you could be Swimming In It !

Here is a link to a recent video of Timoga Pools at Dela-Mar resort in Iligan very well done by some visitors from Sweeden a few months ago, and yes, it's really all there !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ-q-WLju7E

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/IliganVisit-08-PicsByIrbo165.jpg

A beautiful scenic overview of Iligan Bay from high atop Timoga Spring Fed Swimming Pools at Dela-Mar Resort
( photo by IRBO )

The word is getting out

Iligan City

really is

Simply Amazing !

bentong

March 9th, 2010, 04:42 PM

Epic Fail
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/ShieldOfFaithII/Photo-0230a.jpg
Take note, this is a one-way road...

It's been hanging there for a long time.

No action yet?

boom_box

March 9th, 2010, 06:17 PM

Yes ! What you see in that pic of Timoga is what you get plus a whole lot more ! I would call this place one of the " Treasures of Iligan ". I have never seen anything like this anyplace else and I doubt I ever will. The All natural pure springwater fed swimming pools !

Why settle for just buying a bottle of Spring Water and drinking it when you could be Swimming In It !

Here is a link to a recent video of Timoga Pools at Dela-Mar resort in Iligan very well done by some visitors from Sweeden a few months ago, and yes, it's really all there !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJ-q-WLju7E

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/IliganVisit-08-PicsByIrbo165.jpg

A beautiful scenic overview of Iligan Bay from high atop Timoga Spring Fed Swimming Pools at Dela-Mar Resort
( photo by IRBO )

The word is getting out

Iligan City

really is

Simply Amazing !

nice one bob..
you really never got tired appreciating our small sparkling peaceful city.. :cheers: :cheers:

boom_box

March 9th, 2010, 06:17 PM

Wind Shear

March 10th, 2010, 08:04 AM

Epic Fail
<snip>
Take note, this is a one-way road...

It's been hanging there for a long time.

No action yet?

dugay na naku na kit.an.. one way lage pero naay traffic light sa opposite lane... :ohno:

My take is this was a two-lane road upon installation of the traffic lights (13 to 15 years ago, I guess) before it changed to single lane, but they failed to remove the lights.

634veteran

March 10th, 2010, 03:24 PM

any updates on the brownout times there in iligan?pila na is hours per day? I can't find anything fr the online papers

BobNewYorkUSA

March 10th, 2010, 05:41 PM

any updates on the brownout times there in iligan?pila na is hours per day? I can't find anything fr the online papers

As I understand it from reading on various other websites, there will be unscheduled brownouts in Iligan and CDO ( plus elsewhere in Mindanao ) in addition to the scheduled ones. Indications are that it will get worse before better and the possibility exists of a Mindanao-wide brownout.

Good luck to all of you .

bentong

March 10th, 2010, 06:38 PM

dugay na naku na kit.an.. one way lage pero naay traffic light sa opposite lane... :ohno:

Isa ra na ka example. Naa pay uban intersections nga naay traffic lights installed or left to hang in the wrong direction. Ang isa pa jud kay at the intersection near Crown Paper Main.

uonno

March 11th, 2010, 05:54 AM

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langyaw

March 11th, 2010, 07:44 AM

Epic Fail
http://i91.photobucket.com/albums/k291/ShieldOfFaithII/Photo-0230a.jpg
Take note, this is a one-way road...

It's been hanging there for a long time.

No action yet?

that is not just silly, that's downright dangerous.:ohno:
for a city as small as Iligan, can't the City Engineer's Office do their job right in traffic management?
duh, I can't put cheers smiley on this one. :bash:

Pagadianongyud

March 11th, 2010, 07:51 AM

that is not just silly, that's downright dangerous.:ohno:
for a city as small as Iligan, can't the City Engineer's Office do their job right in traffic management?
I can't put cheers smiley on this one. :bash:

somehow.. the city of iligan.. never left their budget on the right thing... maybe.. after the election.. this problem will be stress as it will be done from the oath of being...

langyaw

March 11th, 2010, 08:56 AM

somehow.. the city of iligan.. never left their budget on the right thing... maybe.. after the election.. this problem will be stress as it will be done from the oath of being...

in my book, elections have nothing to do with this problem.
it's when the city's employees do not do their jobs, and just sit content at shamelessly receiving their undeserved salaries every month for doing nothing!:ohno:
if these people had an ounce of "malasakit" for the city, it would not matter how bright or dull a mayor was, we'd still see improvements and progress.
just my 2 cents, FWIW.

regjeex

March 11th, 2010, 09:05 AM

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 02:11 PM

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Public Library
Iligan City

:ohno:

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 02:17 PM

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http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1dilapidated.jpg

Abandoned and dilapidated streamer is a common site in Iligan.

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 02:27 PM

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Quezon Avenue

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Aguinaldo Street

edbags

March 11th, 2010, 02:32 PM

Nice pics alingatong...Missed ILigan so much.

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 02:34 PM

Thanks @edbags. :)

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 02:39 PM

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Early morning rush

rnsnoval

March 11th, 2010, 02:46 PM

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 02:52 PM

^^

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1global.jpg

Global Steel Phils. Inc.
Suarez, Iligan City

Alingatong

March 11th, 2010, 03:13 PM

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bumbilya

March 11th, 2010, 05:55 PM

BobNewYorkUSA

March 11th, 2010, 08:10 PM

just love these everyday scenes of the public areas. i wish all threads had an alingatong posting pictures of their towns and cities frquently. it makes one feel like being there already. thanks mr alingatong.

And that is exactly how I felt when I traveled half way around the world to visit Iligan. It was pictures like these that amoungst other things caught my attention ! When I arrived I did not feel like a stranger.

The welcome and hospitality of Iliganons stretches around the world !

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

uonno

March 12th, 2010, 01:53 AM

Yah. It makes you closer to your hometown even if youre not there by just seeing those beautiful and fascinating pictures of Mr. A. Thank you Mr. A for that pictures and the effort you did. I really missed Iligan so much.I cant wait to go home this Decmber for the holidays.

Fahdingding

March 12th, 2010, 01:58 AM

Nice PIX of Iligan! Miss your CITY so much!

Alingatong

March 12th, 2010, 05:08 AM

Thanks guys. :cheers:

langyaw

March 13th, 2010, 06:55 AM

Sometimes it also reflects on the leaders! If your leader's good then there's no reasons why some employees are lazy... KUng tinitignan man gud ng leader ang mga empleyado na tata mad tamad at walang action don sa mga projects.. then palitan!.. and wag nang iboto sa susunod....

I agree that a bad city official can negatively affect the city's employees, and the inverse is also true.
on the other hand, we can't deny that although parents have a strong influence over their children, the children do not have to become exactly like their parents.
even if one were born to parents who are thieves, the children can still choose not to become a thief. that is my point about the city's employees. to become a good employee or not is their choice. that doesn't have anything to do with the elected officials.
:cheers2:

langyaw

March 13th, 2010, 07:08 AM

No.5 Billionaires in the World

http://theanksden.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/mittal.jpg
Lakshmi Mittal

Net Worth: $28.7 billion

<SNIP>

the guy is so rich, he uses Nature's comb on his hair. :) :cheers2:

bitstop

March 13th, 2010, 08:59 AM

the guy is so rich, he uses Nature's comb on his hair. :) :cheers2:

This guy is so rich, coz he shortchange everybody who deals with him. like the suppliers, employees, and government (custom duties and taxes).

d3ll

March 13th, 2010, 12:44 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23HCNfJlGPk

Alingatong

March 14th, 2010, 12:28 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1over-1.jpg

jO3L

March 14th, 2010, 04:48 AM

wala pa nangabri tong restaurant sa kilid sa king's way inn?

Alingatong

March 14th, 2010, 04:49 AM

^^Hapit na. Nag finishing touches na lang. :)

jO3L

March 14th, 2010, 06:21 AM

^^Hapit na. Nag finishing touches na lang. :)

ahw..mao ba..tnx sa info sir..btw,nice updated pics!!mura nkog wala katuyok sa iligan for a couple of months kay unusual naman gud ang mga lugar..hehe..

langyaw

March 14th, 2010, 10:47 AM

This guy is so rich, coz he shortchange everybody who deals with him. like the suppliers, employees, and government (custom duties and taxes).

as they say, "what to do?":lol: :cheers2:
I'd love to see the local city gov leaders take action on that.
you think they have the gumption for it?:)

langyaw

March 14th, 2010, 10:53 AM

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/1over-1.jpg

election time, pasiklaban time...
now is the time to send solicitation letters to politicians! :cheers2:

Alingatong

March 14th, 2010, 11:01 AM

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Alingatong

March 14th, 2010, 11:05 AM

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langyaw

March 14th, 2010, 11:36 AM

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Alingatong, what is PIST, and where is this?
:cheers2:

Alingatong

March 14th, 2010, 01:40 PM

^^Picardal Institute of Science and Technology
Tibanga Highway

Alingatong

March 14th, 2010, 02:06 PM

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Alingatong

March 15th, 2010, 02:40 PM

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hakz2007

March 15th, 2010, 04:32 PM

Lanao Norte bags 2010 outstanding provincial project monitoring committee award
Cagayan de Oro City (15 March) -- The province of Lanao del Norte is declared by the Regional Development Council (RDC) under NEDA region 10 as this year?s winner in the Search for Outstanding Local Project Monitoring Committees (LPMCs).

Also declared as winners are Gingoog City (city category) and tied for the top spot are Aloran (Misamis Occidental) and Malitbog (Bukidnon) in the municipality category.

All local LPMCs were evaluated on six (6) areas: organization, capability building, reporting on the status of programs and projects, information dissemination, NGO/PO participation in monitoring, and institutional arrangement for the operation of the Regional Project Monitoring and Evaluation System.

"We really don?t expect to receive this award because we were so focused on ensuring that all the projects earmarked for Lanao del Norte be implemented successfully," PPMC chairman Bal Zamora said.

Recognizing the important role of the local project monitoring committees, the RDC in region 10, through the Regional Project Monitoring Committee, instituted the Search for Outstanding LPMC at the province, city and municipal levels where the mayors are presidents of the league of municipalities. The search is conducted every three (3) years to coincide with the term of the local chief executive.

"We really could not have done it without the unwavering support of Gov. Khalid Dimaporo. With the support he has given us, we are all the more inspired to do our best," Zamora said.

The primary objective of the search is to motivate the LCEs and local development councils to facilitate project implementation, and heighten the advocacy on the systematic use of monitoring and evaluation information for decision-making.

The search was undertaken from November 24, 2009 to January 29, 2010, by members of the RPMC-10 and included field visits to the local government units. The RPMC-10 met en-banc last February 17, 2010 and after deliberation, decided to award those that scored more than 75% weighted average.

The following LGUs were declared winners: Lanao del Norte (Outstanding Provincial Project Monitoring Committee), Misamis Occidental (1st Runner-Up ? Provincial level); Gingoog City (Outstanding City Project Monitoring Committee), Malaybalay (1st Runner-Up ? City level), Oroquieta City (2nd Runner-Up), Valencia City (3rd Runner-Up); Aloran and Malitbog (tied as Outstanding Municipal Project Monitoring Committee). (WNL-PIO-LDN)
http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p100315.htm&no=32

TONZI

March 15th, 2010, 06:34 PM

donnex

March 15th, 2010, 09:38 PM

According to a friend who works at Gmall Iligan, seats have been installed and only the "screen" is left for waiting. I dont know with the projector equipment coz he didnt elaborate more. He estimates that perhaps this coming April it would be completed. Unconfirmed though but we'll keep our fingers crossed... :)

Do you mean bai Ton di pa talaga nag open ang theater ng Gmall, sayang naman more than a year na, mas maganda kasi pag may sinehan na para mas ganahan ang mga mallers.

edbags

March 16th, 2010, 08:46 AM

Mao...mas ok pag naa sinehan ang mall.

TONZI

March 16th, 2010, 01:04 PM

Do you mean bai Ton di pa talaga nag open ang theater ng Gmall, sayang naman more than a year na, mas maganda kasi pag may sinehan na para mas ganahan ang mga mallers.

After almost two years of the mall, the cinemas have not opened yet...

kikoKICKS

March 16th, 2010, 08:54 PM

for a change naman sa mga sinehan sa iligan.. sana mag amoy popcorn ang sinehan dito at dli manimahong anso. :nuts:

edbags

March 17th, 2010, 07:37 AM

Hehehe...depende na sa maintenance. Unta inig mag open ang sinehan soon sa Gmall maayo ang pagdala sa management. every after show naa mag limpyo. naa mag suroy-suroy para mamunit garbage just like other cinemas in known malls.

uonno

March 17th, 2010, 08:36 AM

bitaw no para mas nindot siya tan-awan n sige balik balik ang mga customer.

Alingatong

March 17th, 2010, 11:57 AM

Bring out the halo-halo (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideLifestyle.htm?f=2010/march/17/lifestyle3.isx&d=2010/march/17)

by Ed Biado

You kinda saw that coming, didn't you? I mean, it's obviously only a matter of time before The Daily 10 comes out with a halo-halo edition. It's a classic Filipino dessert-slash-snack and it's one of the best, if not the best, things to help us survive the heat. Everyone has their own favorite recipe—some like it with everything while others like it minimalist and still others simply aren't too fond with an ingredient or two. Well, fellow halo-halo lover, we got you hooked up. Here, according to wikipilipinas.org, are some of the top shaved-ice-milk-and-whatnot preparations in and around the city:

1. Razon’s—An almost all-yellow preparation, the halo-halo at Razon's is one of those that are considered minimalist. There's no colorful gulaman and sago. It's just saging na saba, macapuno and leche flan. Boring much? Definitely not! In fact, the subtle combination is a big hit all over town; many are actually calling it THE best.

2. Chow King—Ah, our very own localized version of Chinese cuisine in fast food form! Chow King's halo-halo is very Filipino but is distinguished to be one of the few that's served upside down. Traditional halo-halo has all the ingredients, save for the leche flan, ube and, when included, ice cream on top. But this one has everything on top, and by everything, we mean the works! And, they deliver right to your doorstep!

3. The Peninsula Manila—From WikiPilipinas: “The Peninsula Manila has a specialty called the Halo Halo Harana. Served in a large bowl, the halo-halo has gained fame after being featured in Time Magazine. It has the whole gamut of usual halo-halo ingredients, but in enormous and sometimes even excessive proportions. According to Time, the Peninsula Manila’s Halo Halo Harana is the top legal way to get high in Asia.”

4. Icebergs—The halo-halo variation from Icebergs makes use of food items you don't normally find in a halo-halo. They have peaches and cornflakes to substitute the regular ingredients. They call it Halo-Halo Parfait.

5. Milky Way—WikiPilipinas says that it's the perfect measurement of ingredients that make the Milky Way halo-halo a top contender. It's all about achieving the delicate balance of flavors, which, we have to admit, is not a consideration at all for many other vendors, especially those in your neighborhood street corner

6. Zoey Cafe—Located in Iligan City, this espresso place is, according to some sources, one of the best venues for halo-halo. If you're ever there, make a quick stop to see if you agree.

7. Dear Manok—A variety of bloggers confirm that Dear Manok's Buko Halo-Halo is a must-try. This chicken joint in Cagayan De Oro serves their halo-halo in a coconut, with the flesh intact. When you're done with all the sweetness, cap the meal by scraping off and munching on the fresh coconut meat.

8. Red Bean Halowich—This Boracay spot is famous for its gigantic Family Size Halowich Special—which, as the name explicitly states, is a huge (enormous, in fact) serving of halo-halo in an equally monstrous bowl. Five scoops of ice cream, mango puree, cornflakes, beans, mango, watermelon; it's a freaking adventure all on its own.

9. Katigbing—In Pampanga, the battle for halo-halo supremacy rages on everyday. Razon's always is top-of-mind, but Katigbing, Arayat's answer to Razon's, may have some aces up their sleeve. Kapampangan halo-halo prides itself in its simplicity and this one is no different. It contains nothing more than mashed white kidney beans, sweet corn kernels and carabao milk paste (haleyang gatas ng kalabaw).

10. Aling Taleng’s—This unassuming little place in Pagsanjan, Laguna has been in the business since 1933. The famous seven-ingredient recipe has been handed down through the generations. Their halo-halo has never changed the way it's made. And it still works.

:cheers:

Alingatong

March 17th, 2010, 12:01 PM

Salamat. Mi-ulan na gyud sa Iligan. Wa na sad nag-brownout. :)

BobNewYorkUSA

March 17th, 2010, 03:32 PM

The first time I ever saw Halo Halo was of a picture of people eating it at a Chow King. It was on my last visit when I first tried the ( then ) new Chow King at Elena Towers Halo Halo was the first thing I asked for. It was that purple color ice cream that attracted my attention to it as I never saw ice cream of that color anywhere else.

Now that I know it is also available at Zoey Cafe I'll have to give their version a try, that is if I can keep myself away from the carrot cake long enough. With so many great eateries I have been enjoying in Iligan when I visit I think I am really going to have to try going on a diet before my next visit ! Take a look at this pic, don't you think all of those Jolli-Burgers, Calda & Iliganon Pizza, and those great meals I have enjoyed at Zoey Cafe are beginning to show ?

http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/IMG_0465.jpg

( photo by IRBO )

Can you really be half way around the world from where you live, walk into a place for lunch and feel as though you never left your own home town ? This is exactly how I felt the first ( and every ) time I have enjoyed going to Zoey Cafe. The place is clean and bright, a pleasant conversation with the owner / manager, an excellent variety of local and popular universally known items as well. The service was excellent, the home cooked style food was well prepared and attractively served. Out of the wide variety of deserts available I chose one of my favorites, Carrot Cake and was surprised at the generous slice I was served. That in itself was enough to make me a repeat customer ! It was also a surprise when one of the SSC-Iligan posters stopped by to say hello.

On the next visit I will certainly have to have a Zoey Cafe version on Halo Halo, and for me that is really something to look forward to.

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

donnex

March 17th, 2010, 04:11 PM

After almost two years of the mall, the cinemas have not opened yet...

Malay natin Imax yan kasi bat ang tagal mag open.

Fahdingding

March 18th, 2010, 01:37 AM

God Bless ILIGAN!
Napanood ko sa news (UMAGANG KAY GANDA) na umulan daw ng malakas jan kahapon!

Swerte nyo! Blessing talaga yan! :banana:

regjeex

March 18th, 2010, 01:03 PM

some parts of mindanao ang inulan kahapon.. umulan din ng malakas sa Butuan when i called my sister yesterday... :)

God Bless ILIGAN!
Napanood ko sa news (UMAGANG KAY GANDA) na umulan daw ng malakas jan kahapon!

Swerte nyo! Blessing talaga yan! :banana:

bumbilya

March 19th, 2010, 12:05 AM

does msu-iit prof steven fernandez still teach and is he still active in cultural presentations?

iliganon Boy

March 19th, 2010, 06:38 AM

McDonalds iligan will open its 2nd branch just near the Cathedral. while Jollibee Aguinaldo is under renovation.

azriel915

March 19th, 2010, 06:47 AM

McDonalds iligan will open its 2nd branch just near the Cathedral. while Jollibee Aguinaldo is under renovation.

Can you specify which place? I haven't seen anything under construction near the Cathedral. Anyways, this is still good news for Iliganons since we don't have to go to Gaisano anymore just to eat at McDonalds. :)

kikoKICKS

March 19th, 2010, 08:58 AM

KFC nlng kulang and good bye CDO heheheheh....

regjeex

March 19th, 2010, 12:46 PM

why is that kikokicks? nganong mag good bye man? :lol:

kikoKICKS

March 19th, 2010, 01:19 PM

why is that kikokicks? nganong mag good bye man? :lol:

coz theres no reason for me to go to cdo anymore. ksi andito na lahat.. well almost.. joke... :)

makaryo

March 19th, 2010, 03:54 PM

^^so you just come to cdo for kfc?

kikoKICKS

March 19th, 2010, 04:05 PM

^^so you just come to cdo for kfc?

hmmmm yeah.... hehehe.. maybe...

makaryo

March 19th, 2010, 04:29 PM

well im always in iligan evry week . i have to pass iligan on my way to marawi from cdo .

rinkaru

March 19th, 2010, 04:35 PM

Guys,

tanong ko lang in regards sa NPC Zipline, it is 75 per head ba tama? Through-out all the zipline stations nba yang fee or per station lang yan? Thanks!

g0Rs

March 19th, 2010, 05:02 PM

i think temporarily close ang zipline karon. sa june na daw mu open ug balik...

rinkaru

March 19th, 2010, 05:31 PM

i think temporarily close ang zipline karon. sa june na daw mu open ug balik...

I see. Sayang naman, was about to try the zipline sana bukas. How about Tinago falls ngaun? I think i'll divert my plans nlng in going there, may entrance fee ba doon?

boom_box

March 20th, 2010, 06:25 AM

KFC nlng kulang and good bye CDO heheheheh....

Naa pay kuwang wui... Yellow Cab ug Pizza Hut... :lol: :cheers:

iliganon Boy

March 20th, 2010, 06:31 AM

Can you specify which place? I haven't seen anything under construction near the Cathedral. Anyways, this is still good news for Iliganons since we don't have to go to Gaisano anymore just to eat at McDonalds. :)

they didnt mention it what's the exact location, they just said near cathedral near national highway

bitstop

March 20th, 2010, 06:42 AM

they didnt mention it what's the exact location, they just said near cathedral near national highway

basin kanang Norkis karon. Corner highway og Quezon avenue.

kikoKICKS

March 20th, 2010, 09:54 AM

Naa pay kuwang wui... Yellow Cab ug Pizza Hut... :lol: :cheers:

good na ko sa calda boom hehehehe

TONZI

March 20th, 2010, 10:30 AM

McDonalds iligan will open its 2nd branch just near the Cathedral. while Jollibee Aguinaldo is under renovation.

Really? Kung mao na except the grocery lang ha, goodbye Gmall na gyud for me if ever Mcdonadl's will have a 2nd branch here. Dapat matinood na gyud ang opening nila sa cinemas this April.

edbags

March 20th, 2010, 08:40 PM

Hala pila lang ka days wala ko naka log in unya daghan na mga balita ako na miss...ayos mga guys! ABANTE ILIGAN!

jO3L

March 21st, 2010, 05:24 AM

i think ang mcdonald na duol sa cathedral kay kanang vacant lot kilid sa dunkin donuts..excited nq dah..pas-pas kaau ilang expansion..

iliganon Boy

March 21st, 2010, 06:40 AM

Now Open In Iligan City Located at Plaza Cinema Complex

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Cover-Mtg-kit--Takuyaki.jpg

TONZI

March 21st, 2010, 07:37 AM

does msu-iit prof steven fernandez still teach and is he still active in cultural presentations?

He still teaches at IIT and as well as does the job being the director of IPAG (Integrated Performing Arts Guild of MSU IIT). :)

boom_box

March 21st, 2010, 11:41 AM

Now Open In Iligan City Located at Plaza Cinema Complex

http://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn113/junnash/Cover-Mtg-kit--Takuyaki.jpg

Eh?? Honto neh? Sugoi!!!!

Tokiyaki
http://www.japannewbie.com/images/journal/giant_takoyaki/giant_takoyaki1.jpg

http://tunasashimi.i.ph/photo/d/120-1/800px-Takoyaki.jpg

kikoKICKS

March 21st, 2010, 11:59 AM

TOP PRESIDENTIABLES IN COMPARISON

http://i168.photobucket.com/albums/u192/kowroix/presidentiables.jpg

bumbilya

March 21st, 2010, 08:08 PM

He still teaches at IIT and as well as does the job being the director of IPAG (Integrated Performing Arts Guild of MSU IIT). :)

daghang salamat. judging from this thread, iligan is very inviting. i may just visit prof. fernandez whom i saw last when we were still in high school.

earlat

March 21st, 2010, 08:52 PM

^^so you just come to cdo for kfc?

Although KFC sucked big time sa Customer Service, their chicken is the best.. :D Second ang McDo... And ang Jabe in third para sa akoa.. :lol:

bumbilya

March 21st, 2010, 09:45 PM

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/artsandbooks/artsandbooks/view/20100315-258674/Mindanao-production-transposes-poetry-to-theater

Mindanao production transposes poetry to theater

By Steven Patrick C. Fernandez
Philippine Daily InquirerDateFirst Posted 22:05:00 03/15/2010

‘SugaTula’ was the exercise that allowed words to jump off the page onto the stage
THE INVITATION FOR the Integrated Performing Arts Guild (Ipag), resident company of the MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, to represent Mindanao in the 4th iTanghal: National University and College Theater Festival, posed another opportunity for us to perform a production that was not the usual.

Through 33 years, Ipag has blended a theater that draws from immersions in North-Central Mindanao mixed with the currents of the region’s dance, music, literature and the visual arts. It scoops from both the indigenous and colonial banks.

Ipag presented a multimedia “SugaTula”—not the usual beginning-middle-end narrative. In fact, “SugaTula” was not a play at all, in the strict sense, but a collection of eight poems transplanted into performance.

This transplantation from one medium to another we call “transcreation.”

The outcome was more than what we expected: The performed poems drew two large audiences into the realm of the word.

Facets of lifestyles

The eight poems illustrated themes that revealed facets of Visayan and Mindanaon lifestyles.

We chose the poems through their variety and the moods they presented. The choice of using these poems was based on a bias: Poets of Manila and Cebu had the better chances of being known because they had the more numerous opportunities for publication and networking.

Not surprisingly, our Mindanao writers are unknown even to our readers because books here never carry our writers’ works or their names.

The production was a chance to portray Mindanao, in a sober light. Mindanao has too often conjured stock images of blood, Ampatuans, and clan war. The impression is unfair to the majority who live as normal Filipinos do.

The poems tackle such “normal” subjects as a poet’s angst, death, desire, love, homosexuality. Of course, there will always be a sprinkling of lumad and “exotica,” of lore and legend, and of ritual and prayer—all Mindanao mainstays.

“SugaTula” was the exercise that allowed words to jump off the page onto the stage. The production allowed us the venue to test how effective the magic of poetry can also become the magic of the stage.

Poems are “transcreated” to dance, music, chants and images—mediums that congeal a transfigured form to capture the original intent, insight and expressive content of the poem. This cross-media production explores the emotive power of the word in poetry as poetry is performed in another form.

In the crossroads of poetry and performance (thus, the Cebuano term sugat), the production brought to our audiences the exhilarating experiences of the poems of Christine Godinez-Ortega, Anthony Tan, Ralph Semino Galan, German Gervacio and Marjorie Evasco.

Popular attention

Much of our work of three decades have been transcreations as we have discovered epics, legends and lore from the founts of our cultural absorptions among the Muslims, lumads and settlers.

Our work in the theater has drawn popular attention to regional materials, particularly those produced by home-bred writers. Ipag plans to continue with the transcreation of more poems as we address the larger output of Bisaya (Waray, Hiligaynon, Cebuano) and indigenous poetry.

Local color, the provincial lifestyle, the tribesmen’s world, and violence under the faiths are only some of the subjects our poets’ writings deal with.

The process attempts to capture and freeze the evocative qualities of the poems. It draws out the literal and figurative meanings of the poems and their abstract and ethereal significances that are reshaped palpable to an audience.

The parameters a reader uses to study poems—persona, mood, tone, rhythm, music, theme—have complements in performance. These parameters in performance evoke the same emotive effects the original poems have on their readers.

Audience participation

The production made liberal use of projected digital images woven by short film clips, images, text projected between segments and between vignettes, and sounds. An actor, through his annotation, tied the segments and guided the audience to stay within the reinterpretation of the poems. Performers in the vignettes also annotated parts.

The production opened the participation of the audiences who interacted (thus, breaking the fourth wall) with the performance and the performers.

After each show, the featured poets and the performers engaged the audience in conversation. The poets talked about their poetry, poetics and creative process.

Enjoying poetry in different forms brought our audiences back to the power of the word. Feedback was that poetry pierced an impression on our mostly young audiences (majority of them students). Most treated poetry as an esoteric undertaking, a separate reality from the mundane and an idea that was only applicable in the classroom.

To the theater makers of Ipag, “SugaTula” was the most effective way our audiences got themselves acquainted with our writers and their works. To appreciate poetry, our audiences required an endearing experience as magical as the theater.

The author is artistic director of the Integrated Performing Arts Guild of Mindanao.