diba ang gaisano nay tax incentives for 10 years sa local goverment mao ni tukod sila dire sa atong syudad, then dapat, wala silay tax i-impose sa ilang mga baligya. Ilang facilities pajud, pag.kabarat, walay dryer, walay sabon ug walay tissues ilang comfort rooms. parking space, pagkahuot, mao mag-takilid nalang ug parking ang mga sakyanan.unsay panan-aw aning mga gaisano sa iligan, taga-bukid, ignorante? pamati nila na wala bitaw ning dungog ang iligan sa pilipinas mao mga ana lang ilang butang na facilidad sa ilang mall.

Tell your ignorant friend (just like the rest of the people living in Metro Manila who thinks Manila is the whole Philippines already) that there are more people who die an unnatural death (due to crimes) in Metro Manila everyday than the number of people who die in Iligan for an entire year because of crimes. :)

In addition, in case your friend is too ignorant & oblivious about the existence of other Filipinos living outside Metro Manila, tell him also that yes, here in Mindanao there are also schools & malls ('coz there was one celebrity who thought that Mindanao is full of forests & mountains only. She was even shocked that we have schools here that are in the Top 20 in the country.). Tell him that the people here have also heard about internet, television & all those modern technology. :)

kindly tell me the name of that celebrity. ill put her mouth right in her ass. i got this special hatred of the tagalogs who would come here in mindanao and acted like they came from a planet 100 years advanced and thought us like tribal people who are compel to wear clothes rather than g strings.

kindly tell me the name of that celebrity. ill put her mouth right in her ass. i got this special hatred of the tagalogs who would come here in mindanao and acted like they came from a planet 100 years advanced and thought us like tribal people who are compel to wear clothes rather than g strings.

hahaha that celebrity is ignorant.

Korek.. When people ask me.. 'Diba Gensan maraming bombahan dun? As in warzone?' Sabi ko naman, part of Gensan's history ang bombing pero wala na cya ngayon. How about Manny Pacquiao? Kilala mo cya? taga-Gensan cya..'

It's really difficult kasi may image problem talaga tayo sa Mindanao. But instead of stressing the negative, why not focus on the POSITIVE.. Just like what our city is promoting na maganda cya.. Our slogan is 'MAgandang Gensan' which was coined a few years ago.. In fairness effective din cya.. :D

kung magtanong cla parang walang nangyayari sa lugar nila..sana tinanong mo rin sa mga taga luzon...may bagyo ba bukas?:lol:

parang halos nalang taon taon may bagyo sa luzon... pero lagi paring tiwala ang mga investors sa lugar nila kahit lugi cguro... at least dito sa Mindanao walang bagyo... at maganda/masaya ang pasko at new year.... :cheers:

im in favor of a change in our constitution if we will adopt the federalist form. this will enable us to get away from the exploitation of the imperialist manila.ila na lang tanan pwe!

Weekend Night Market gipaningkamutang masugdan sa sunod bulan

Friday, 26 November 2010


Gipaningkamutan ni City Councilor Frederick Siao nga masugdan na karong umaabot nga bulan sa Novembre ang Weekend Night Market sa Iligan, pinasubay sa rekomendasyon ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz.

Tinguha sa Chairman sa Committee on Trade, Industry and Commerce sa konseho nga ma-aprobahan ang transitory provision alang sa temporaryong implementasyon sa mga stall fees and charges niini.

Sigun sa nasayran, gisugyot karon ang dies pesos nga bayad matag metro kwadrado nga ma-okupar sa matag magpapatigayon nga mamaligya sa night market.

Alayon niini, suporatdo sa mayoriya sa konseho ang resolusyon ni Konsehal Siao nga nag-aproba sa minutos sa mga public hearings kalabot sa Weekend Night Market Ordinance ning nakalabay’ng duha ka semana.

Ipahigayon ang maong kalihukan matag Biyernes ug Sabado lamang sa gabii diha sa sa plaza publiko. (mta)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4670&Itemid=368)

^^ nice one.. and this will be a regular weekend activity right? this will brully boost Iligan's night life..:cheers:

im in favor of a change in our constitution if we will adopt the federalist form. this will enable us to get away from the exploitation of the imperialist manila.ila na lang tanan pwe!

agree. mostly man gud sa manila tanan..

hey guys!!
i know its really detrimental nor so devastating when describing iligan as part of the warzone!!but THAT REALLY IS THE WHOLE TRUTH!!!dont cover all your eyes and ears!!then i'll ask you,have you done good,better or best in our city??i hope yes!!don think ideally guys!!be part of the reality!!i know that i have mistakenly answered my friend's question but thats what they all perceive!!wala ba diay gibombahan ang iligan??well, my mistake again when answering "PIRME", but isnt that frequent??ask yourselves??dili man pud pirme daghan gakamatay pero naa pirme threats!!another thing,what i really meant that iligan is somewhat near to cdo or davao so that my friend could possibly get to what i meant..hope you all understand though its kinda vague.
i know youve been sensitive from what i have posted,take it constructively!!how could you help make our city better than the best without doing what you all have commented??
guys,im not contradicting our city...i want this city BOOST as better from cdo,davao,gensan or whatsoever..the question is HOW??keep that in mind!!
even our mayor has done nothing!!hopefully there is!!someday..
peace if i have offended you all..

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Beautiful! ^^

the question is HOW??keep that in mind!!
even our mayor has done nothing!!hopefully there is!!someday..

are you with the mayor 24/7 to tell that he has done nothing? are you with the mayor 24/7 to see that he is idling for the whole time?

your question "how".. by telling that person that Iligan is much safer now, he could have planned of going in here whenever he gets the chance of coming to Mindanao..

are you with the mayor 24/7 to tell that he has done nothing? are you with the mayor 24/7 to see that he is idling for the whole time?

your question "how".. by telling that person that Iligan is much safer now, he could have planned of going in here whenever he gets the chance of coming to Mindanao..

well,ill ask you,are you with the mayor??
me,definitely not..and i dont need to be with the mayor to verify whats his capabilities or plans in our city..i want to see the progress of iligan in our two naked eyes dude!!ill ask you then,have you seen any improvements in our city done by our mayor??well,naa sad..colorful public plaza,unfinished playground project at tambo terminal,unfinished water project(imagine 6 years na sya nga mayor ha and counting)..
regarding my friend,have you read what i stated??i really stand corrected from what i have answered from my friend!!actually im promoting my city in my own little way..dont take this personally

hey guys!!
i know its really detrimental nor so devastating when describing iligan as part of the warzone!!but THAT REALLY IS THE WHOLE TRUTH!!!

:lol:

Since when MILF occupide Iligan? I know Kauswagan and Kolambugan was occupied and the Philippine Marine Corps kicked their silly asses out.

If we define war zone as "a combat zone where military operations are coordinated" it is obviously that Iligan is not a war zone. But then, your mileage may vary.

I only remember that the Iligan was a war zone during the mutiny in year 1991. Saw the PAF T-28 Texan (as the masa called Tora-Tora), doing some bomb runs.

well, my mistake again when answering "PIRME", but isnt that frequent??ask yourselves??

And oh, the bombings. I count three in my lifetime since 1982: both in 2008 and one in 2009. Or I will make it four if I include the grenade explosion inside St. Michael's Cathedral on Easter Sunday of 1992 or 1991 (forgot the year).

See, the bombings are recent one thanks to an asshole named Kumander Bravo.

To summarize, Iligan has been bombed? Yes. Frequent? No.


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Hell, Iligan is safer than they think, safer than Cebu, way safer than Manila.

Forget the fuss guys, threat is imminent.

Threat in New York and London is more likely higher than in Iligan still business is doing good.

Gibombahan man gani ang London underground (if you heard of 7/7) still daghan man japon manakay sa tube overcrowded pa man gani maski dili pa rush hour. Wala lng na sila kabalo sa tinood na sitwasyon sa Iligan mao ng in.ana sila ka praning..

kung magtanong cla parang walang nangyayari sa lugar nila..sana tinanong mo rin sa mga taga luzon...may bagyo ba bukas?:lol:

I'm so into that statement.. It's insane to say that my place is a warzone. That's totally untrue. That's why we should have FEDERALISM.. We should go for Federalism in this country..let's make this division into something where our country can truly benefit.. (friendly competition)..

To summarize, Iligan has been bombed? Yes. Frequent? No.

you have just enumerated some of them..isnt that more than one??so its frequent..technically speaking,more than one and has happened in short distances is frequent..i'll site the newest..last december 2008,when it almost happened at the same time(in unicity and near JBC i think)

ok,being considerate as well to those what you have felt,its like an insult for me too coz definitely im from iligan..the reason why posted that is to wake up all our thoughts and gather to build up a new idea for a better iligan..i dont want to have conflicts either..i just shared my thoughts!!no offense!!

you have just enumerated some of them..isnt that more than one??so its frequent..technically speaking,more than one and has happened in short distances is frequent..i'll site the newest..last december 2008,when it almost happened at the same time(in unicity and near JBC i think)


2008? That was old news. The most recent one is someone attempting to destroy Agus Bridge (they failed the objective but gives a very serious inconvenience to all motorists and tourists).

But then, stating how frequent (is the bombing) depends on your mileage. Like for example, I consider frequent if there's a bombing every week.

If the objective of bombing in Iligan is to terrorize people (that how terrorists work, obviously), they FAILED. The next day, business in Iligan as usual, as if nothing happened.

try to check the headline of sunstar today. this concerns about mayor cruz and the ombudsman. something like water project.

naa ko iligan sa wed... :cheers: miss yah iligan!!!

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Beautiful! ^^

nice view of iligan city...:)
more power...

2008? That was old news. The most recent one is someone attempting to destroy Agus Bridge (they failed the objective but gives a very serious inconvenience to all motorists and tourists).

But then, stating how frequent (is the bombing) depends on your mileage. Like for example, I consider frequent if there's a bombing every week.

If the objective of bombing in Iligan is to terrorize people (that how terrorists work, obviously), they FAILED. The next day, business in Iligan as usual, as if nothing happened.


you see??naa paman diay mas latest bombing..and you always cover reality??if u will read again my comment,i stated there that "technically speaking",more than one and has happened in short distances,ill just add,in a short period of time..back to my example,december bombing,dont u think its frequent??well, i dont settle of ur opinion,its just ur perception.
Thank God,iligan just remained the same.

you see??naa paman diay mas latest bombing..and you always cover reality??if u will read again my comment,i stated there that "technically speaking",more than one and has happened in short distances,ill just add,in a short period of time..back to my example,december bombing,dont u think its frequent??well, i dont settle of ur opinion,its just ur perception.
Thank God,iligan just remained the same.

Even if you say "technically speaking", someone's mileage still vary. If it is frequent to your point of view, someone says otherwise.

Unless you consider frequent as there's a bombing incident every six months (Is that really frequent? I let others decide.).

If you don't want to settle to my opinion, then it's fine with me. Besides, I don't settle to your opinion, either.

well,ill ask you,are you with the mayor??
me,definitely not..and i dont need to be with the mayor to verify whats his capabilities or plans in our city..i want to see the progress of iligan in our two naked eyes dude!!ill ask you then,have you seen any improvements in our city done by our mayor??well,naa sad..colorful public plaza,unfinished playground project at tambo terminal,unfinished water project(imagine 6 years na sya nga mayor ha and counting)..
regarding my friend,have you read what i stated??i really stand corrected from what i have answered from my friend!!actually im promoting my city in my own little way..dont take this personally



"..i want to see the progress of iligan in our two naked eyes dude!!ill ask you then,have you seen any improvements in our city done by our mayor?? "

I am sure there are many on-going projects and improvements going on that may not always be obvious to everyone, but if you take a real close look you may be surprised at what you can find !

Yes, I find many things happening in Iligan right here on the internet and I have been for about the past 4 years or more. You mention that you want to see these things with your " two naked eyes Dude ! " . Well, sometimes so do I. You live right there in Iligan, I live as far away from Iligan as just about anyone could and yet I see these things, I have traveled half way around the world to see some of these things with my own " Two Naked Eyes Dude " Yes, I do know of Improvements Mayor Cruz & Company ( Mayor Cruz & Company is the best way I can describe it ) have made that may have been overlooked or just not thought of by those that live there.

Here is just one example:

According to press releases and a book that was published not that long ago, the conditions at the Iligan City Jail were described as worse than deplorable. The City of Iligan Does Not run The Jail, it is run by The Philippines Bureau of Jail Management and Penology.

When a " situation " took place at the jail a few years ago when there was little or no water to even wash themselves with, let alone any to drink, and many other problems, who did the inmates cry out for ? The Warden ? The Dept of BJMP ? Superman ? No, they cried out for help to Mayor Cruz !

To refresh your memory here is a link to one of the press releases on this item.

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/regions/view/20070322-56438/Hostage_drama_over_water_ends_peacefully_in_Iligan_jail


Things began to happen at The Jail after that, The City Govt. , various Civic organizations became involved as well as individuals which resulted 1 year ago in the Iligan City Jail being awarded " Best Jail In Northern Mindanao ". I think that is quite an accomplishment !

Via Youtube, here are just some of the visible results :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_e69IJjfPEY


Now you could say, well that's just a video which could have beed " doctored up " to appear like anything someone could want it to look like. Still skeptical ? well, why not take an in person look for youself because that is just what I did a couple of weeks ago, and for me I traveled half way around the world to take a look at this. Thats a lot more than just a couple of Jeepney rides for someone that lives in Iligan City !

Here is a small sample of some of the results that took place after Mayor Cruz listened to the cry of the inmates


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

Where there was no water before, " now " potable water is regularly delivered !


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

The potable water is stored here and I am sure it will quench the thirst of many and be used for cooking many things that might not have been available to the inmates at eating times a few short years ago ! ( No, it is not stored in those barrels on the ground, the Water Tanks are on top of the Tower along with that additional large blue one on the ground )


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I was informed during my visit that this recreation area not that long ago was just dirt. You can just imagine what it was after a heavy rain. I would say this is quite an improvement !

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

Yes, I traveled half way around the world to see this myself, In Person !


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I say hello to the inmates and convey a few of my thoughts for them to think about for the future.


As I mentioned above, Civic organizations in Iligan, Individuals and others got involved in improvements to the Iligan City Jail. In a discussion with the Warden, I asked if there may be something I could contribute to this on-going project. Amoungst other things, it was mentioned that there has been a severe lack of tables and seating on Visitors Day in the visitors area. I suggested that maybe I could run out and buy some tables somewhere in Iligan. It was suggested that rather than that, if I could supply the lumber, some of the inmates that are experienced carpenters would be able to build the tables allowing more table and seating per Peso Donated than if I just went out to a store or supply company and purchased manufactured items.



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

It took visits to several lumber suppliers in Iligan to find just the right kind of lumber.


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Before I left Iligan to return home to New York, USA, all 10 tables were completed and ready for use. Construction of the benches followed and may already be in use by this date. Here I am along with one of the Iligan City website crew giving a " Test Seating " to one of the tables.

By my visual estimation, this should supply seating for up to 100 people, maybe even a few more.


This is just an example of " projects " going on in Illigan that some may not be aware of or may not realize that they are " Continuing Projects ". Many things can not be started and completed all in the same day, month or year for many reasons. There are ongoing projects in Iligan that people there, or for that matter from anywhere could become directly or indirectly involved in if they so choose.

Possibly from a distance I may see things differently from some that reside right in the middle of it all. When I read things like " What is The Mayor Doing " about this, or that , sometimes you just have to look further into things than they may appear on the surface.

To me, Mayor Cruz & Company are a lot more than " Just A Pretty Plaza " !


( Photo credits G. Ares & Iligan Web )




Iligan City


Simply Amazing !

@Taegon @Crusifix and others, the credit for that Discover Iligan graphic you have commented on goes to " Uonno " one of the regular SSC-Iligan posters even though my posting signature " Simply Amazing " and my posting nic appear on the bottom left. Many thanks again Uonno for this, I'll put it to good use !


Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

just want you to know this iliganons!!

im in a conversation with a new friend in manila..

tao: taga san ka nga pala?
ako:iligan..sa mindanao
tao:san yan?malapit lng ba yan sa davao o cagayan??
ako:oo,malapit lng naman.
tao:di ko kasi masyadong narinig yang lugar mo eh..hehe..yan ba yung palaging binobomba??
ako:tama ka jan..<though ashamed>

i want to change what other perceives to our city!!lets make it better!!we should take this constructively!!

^^
you'd like to CHANGE how others perceive your city but you confirmed his perception is true...

we can't blame if people do not know iligan, we really don't hear much about it, so it's not their fault... but you could have shown you friend pictures showing how normal life is in there, different from what he thinks of it. just think of it as a smaller picture of how foreigners perceive the Philippines. we know very well that life here is actually a lot better than what they think of. we can help by correcting misinformation, not by confirming them as true when it's not.

Sir BOB this is my classmate back in College posing with you...He is a Registered Nurse too.
http://i466.photobucket.com/albums/rr25/bobiniligan/SupplytheLumber.jpg

@Bob

The last time I paid a visit to Iligan City Jail was December 1997, that was our school outreach program (incidentally, one of my not-so-distant relatives was in jail, waiting for the verdict for a murder case). I would like to say, the improvement is huge. The walls wasn't painted the time I paid a visit. And there was no basketball court at that time.

I just wondering the current condition of the inmates. The last time was pretty crowded, but not jam-packed.

@Donnex, Your Former classmate was recently transferred to the Iligan City Jail and is the Warden there. From what I was informed, a tour of duty for a Jail Warden is two years and then they are transferred or swaped with another Jail for another two year tour. In my various discussions with the Warden I feel he will do a good job there. Improvements will not be forgotten or overlooked and I am quite certain there are more good things to come.

There is some additional recent information on the Jail and it's new warden here, just scroll down the page of this link >>

http://rodbalendra.wordpress.com/




@Wind Shear, Far as I could tell and from what I saw, the overall condition of the inmates seemed ok to me although I am not an authority on this. Cell occupancy averaged about 17 inmates to a cell with a total population of somewhere around 300 if I remember correctly. If you have not looked at the Youtube link I put in my item about the Jail, if you take a look at it you will some of the many improvements that have taken place. Some have even been improved upon since that video was taken.

I was rather impressed with what I would call some of the " Arts & Crafts " type of things that are made by the inmates which they offer for sale on Visitors day and this gives them the chance to earn some money.

At the moment, Christmas Ornaments and related itmes are being made by inmates for the Christmas Season. As a sign of appreciation, I was given a very nice selection of hand made items to bring home with me, including a table top Christmas Tree made from empty plastic soft drink and water bottles. It survived the long journey home and stood up to all of the " Baggage Handlers " along the way ! Now, that's durability for you. I am rather amazed at this myself and it even falls into todays being " trendy " as the materials are now recycled into something useful for the Christmas Season ! These things are something I will always treasure as they are " Made In Iligan " .



Always something new

Things to look forward to

Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

just want you to know this iliganons!!

im in a conversation with a new friend in manila..

tao: taga san ka nga pala?
ako:iligan..sa mindanao
tao:san yan?malapit lng ba yan sa davao o cagayan??
ako:oo,malapit lng naman.
tao:di ko kasi masyadong narinig yang lugar mo eh..hehe..yan ba yung palaging binobomba??
ako:tama ka jan..<though ashamed>

i want to change what other perceives to our city!!lets make it better!!we should take this constructively!!

bai, IMO that fellow's view is strongly influenced by the MEDIA. He doesn't know where Iligan is... a place he's barely heard of. Then he just assumes it as "frequently attacked by bombings".

Since he doesn't know where Iligan is, and he has barely heard of it, how in the world can he know if this place is frequently attacked by bombings? It must that he takes an uneducated guess based on his assumption that Iligan is in Mindanao. And Mindanao has a quite negative impression on some people in Luzon that is brought about by irresponsible generalization of the MEDIA: Mindanao a warzone. Once a bomb took off in one part, the Media names the place as Mindanao, where it would sound like, "A bomb exploded in Mindanao"... tsk tsk ts.:ohno:

Now if you really want to change what others perceive about our cities, don't easily submit on to some people's assumption. Have them educated by the reality that most of Mindanao is peaceful. Iligan City is a peaceful city. And It's not an assumption.

@mottymot_007 and frio

i know its been a wrong move..my apologies from that as well.i have embarrassed my own homeland, i should get ashamed.. but i realized, negativism sometimes could attract positivism..ive been inviting my friends to go here in iligan though..but honestly,they're afraid..and i told them that iligan is now ready in terms of security purposes..i hope i have helped though..

@sir bobnewyorkusa
ive been to iligan city jail sir..i admit i dont know that update..Thank God,mayor has a good move..but u know what sir,the promise of having an abundant water in our city is much older than me(more than decades)!!if you're just living in our city for more than a year and i hope you'll see..thats our primary concern.i admire mayor when it comes to the safe and security in the city,when it comes to developments, ill just say i dont know to play safe..i greatly appreciated the projects of cong. varf,i think he should be the next mayor..btw sir,Thank you for loving iligan!!

@windshear

okay,i understand what you've wanted to explain with your "mileage" thingy..
would you mind if i'll just say "there' no bombing at all in iligan"?
since im the one who has started the posts which we've been insensitive in commenting,better we'll make our city improved..the mayor cannot do developments as well without iliganons!!

im in favor of a change in our constitution if we will adopt the federalist form. this will enable us to get away from the exploitation of the imperialist manila.ila na lang tanan pwe!

yeah..and to think that they eat most of the taxes we pay! :bash:

bai, IMO that fellow's view is strongly influenced by the MEDIA. He doesn't know where Iligan is... a place he's barely heard of. Then he just assumes it as "frequently attacked by bombings".

Since he doesn't know where Iligan is, and he has barely heard of it, how in the world can he know if this place is frequently attacked by bombings? It must that he takes an uneducated guess based on his assumption that Iligan is in Mindanao. And Mindanao has a quite negative impression on some people in Luzon that is brought about by irresponsible generalization of the MEDIA: Mindanao a warzone. Once a bomb took off in one part, the Media names the place as Mindanao, where it would sound like, "A bomb exploded in Mindanao"... tsk tsk ts.:ohno:

Now if you really want to change what others perceive about our cities, don't easily submit on to some people's assumption. Have them educated by the reality that most of Mindanao is peaceful. Iligan City is a peaceful city. And It's not an assumption.
actually im more scared in the streets of manila than in iligan.

actually im more scared in the streets of manila than in iligan.

True. I'm just scared to go out and be mugged in the streets of Manila..

^^ 3 times na akong na hold up sa may barangka marikina papunta ako ng cogeo... :bash: kaya kakatakot mag byaheng mag isa lalo na pag gabi...

^^ 3 times na akong na hold up sa may barangka marikina papunta ako ng cogeo... :bash: kaya kakatakot mag byaheng mag isa lalo na pag gabi...

Oh my.. See nakakatakot talaga... :ohno:

oo lalo na pag bababyahe papuntang cubao-cogeo tapos ortigas-antipolo-binangonan...

Oh my.. See nakakatakot talaga... :ohno:

hahaha ang mga ganyang pangyayari sa manila, immune na.lol

" @sir bobnewyorkusa
ive been to iligan city jail sir..i admit i dont know that update..Thank God,mayor has a good move..but u know what sir,the promise of having an abundant water in our city is much older than me(more than decades)!!if you're just living in our city for more than a year and i hope you'll see..thats our primary concern.i admire mayor when it comes to the safe and security in the city,when it comes to developments, ill just say i dont know to play safe..i greatly appreciated the projects of cong. varf,i think he should be the next mayor..btw sir,Thank you for loving iligan!! "



I am well aware of the water situation in Iligan and I must admit I admire the people living there who have put up with it for as long as they have. As I don't have that much factual information of the situation in its entirety I can only speculate from what I do know about it.

I would " Guess " that the growth of the city in both industry and population over many years has long ago outgrown the originally designed capacity of the existing water distrubution system.

Due to any number of reasons major maintenance and upkeep of the system may have delayed , compounding the situation of the system being used far beyond its original intention.

The original sources of supply of water have been exceeded. New ones must be tapped, developed and then incorporated into the existing system. Before that can be done however, will many of the ageing water mains that have been operating at a presumeably lower pressure for a number of years be able to take the full pressure and capacity when they were new ? Every street in the city can not be torn up all at once to replace all of those water mains, even if the total amount of funding was available.

Then comes the addition of new water treatment or processing plants to insure the water can be directly consumed.

It is costing money to keep the existing water system going regardless of how ineffective it may seem at times, taking money away from what you might think would be money going towards supplying water to the entire city like the system may have once done.

Then it comes down to Funding, Budgeting, Finance and other related matters as to " Who is going to pay for restoring the city water system to meet with todays and future demand. These are things I can not even begin to comment on because I am not at all fimiliar with how these things work in your country. Politics and things like that I am really in no position to make any general comments on.

If you look back into postings here on SSC-Iligan, also some related video on Youtube and other websites there is a lot of information about the ongoing water supply situation in Iligan.

One impression I have of it is that it is like a " Connect The Dots " type of puzzle. Restoration of existing parts of the system are taking place here and there, new sources of water are in the process of being developed, but it takes all of these " Dots " to be connected and designed to work together to fully restore full time water and the appropriate pressure to every water faucet in Iligan, the way it really should be.

I can easily at least begin to understand how frustrating this is to the residents of Iligan in being surrounded by waterfalls, rivers flowing through the city and at times even overflowing, but without an adequit supply of water to have water flowing out of the faucets or everyone being able to flush their toilets without having to pour water into it from a rain barrel or other alternative source.

Is Iligan the only city in Mindanao or for that matter in The Philippines with a water situation like this ? I don't know for sure but I don't think it is.

Another thing to consider, when the water system really is restored to full operation, will the existing city sewage system be in a condition to handle taking away the used water ? If you greatly increase the input ( water ) and the output ( sewage system ) can not handle it that creates another problem too.

What I am still trying to figure out is how you use a water pump and water tank on a city water system which I know some people and places of business have there. For large commercial and industrial places I can see it but for residential use I am still wondering just how that would work. I have always lived in owning my own water system , a well, pump and tank of which when there are problems I bear the entire cost. The water may seem like it is free but getting it to come out of my faucets and shower are not LOL .

It is my general impression that major improvements to the water system of Iligan may be on the horizon but then again this is all " speculation " on my part from what I have read in the past few years and in conversations I have had with residents of Iligan during my visits.



Iligan City


Simply Amazing !

A friend of mine came up with this years ago.

M.I.l.f stands for

Marawi. Iligan. Linked Forever

Very hard to change old perceptions.

Kaking International General Merchandise
A merchandiser for all seasons By Aileen Garcia-Yap
Cebu Daily News First Posted 08:18:00 11/29/2010


Another brand that has changed the landscape of Cebu's shopping is Kaking International which first opened in the busiest part of the Cebu downtown area in 2007.

Three years later, Kaking International proprietor Raymond Go now has a total of seven branches for his general merchandise store, two branches for his hardware store and a computer shop called Chipway Computer Shop.

Kaking General Merchandise sells homewares like kitchen utensils, bathroom must haves, small furniture like corner tables and computer tables, curtains, lightings and many more.

Kaking General Merchandise stores are located on Osmeña Boulevard corner Jakosalem Street, another on Osmeña Boulevard corner F. Gonzales Street, 138 Mall, Parkmall in the North Reclamation Area, one in Lapu-Lapu City, and two in Cagayan de Oro City.

Best bargains

On the other hand, Kaking Hardware which is located on Plaridel Street in Cebu City sells the best bargains of tiles and other home improvement needs. It has a branch in Cagayan de Oro City.

The Chipway Computer Shop is located near the General Merchandise store branch in Osmeña Boulevard corner F. Gonzales Street.

For Go, the fast growth of his brands was fueled by the huge mass of people who still believe in practical shopping.

According to Jean Siacor, who manages the 138 Mall in Colon where one of Go's Kaking General Merchandise store is also located, Go's stores boost of imported products at pocket-friendly prices.

“He is also very well known for his homewares, school supplies and his hardware sells the cheapest hardware materials in town,” Siacor said.

Following the principle of purposive and practical shopping, Kaking brands usually sell products that are in season.

Frequently visited

“For shoppers, they usually go to stores where they know they can really find what they need especially during specific periods like school opening or Christmas and Kaking is one of the frequently visited stores in Cebu,” she said.

Choosing the location for his stores is also a key factor for their success as the location also defines which target market a specific outlet caters to. This is how Go also manages stocks and decides on which products to sell in that area and how they are priced.

“For the branches near Sto. Niño Church, the products are usually cheaper while those in the Parkmall are a bit higher with more premium products also displayed because the market classification is higher than those in the downtown area,” she said.

Despite the price variations, the management assured that its products look more expensive than their actual cost.

“This is because we source our products from China, Singapore and some local which are picked carefully so that they will still sell when sold to the stores,” she said.

This Christmas season, Kaking stores are even busier with many people hunting for this season’s needs like Christmas trees and decorations down to the gift items that people give to their loved ones.

“Here you don't have to spend as much as when you shop in the major malls. For P2,000 you can already have a 5 feet tall tree adorned with beautiful tree accessories and ICC marked Christmas lights,” Siacor said.

One of the best buys in Kaking General Merchandise Parkmall outlet are the action figures of some famous Japanese cartoons like the half or the full faced Kurusaki Ichigo of Bleach which costs only P120.

Christmas balls, a box of Christmas tree or star-shaped accessories are priced at P45 per pack of six and their five-foot tall Christmas tree made of nylon is priced at only P900.

Go's latest addition to his products at the General Merchandise store includes apparels and toys which are perfect gift ideas for kids.

Customer service

“One can also select from sets of kitchenwares and home accessories that are sold in the store at very affordable prices. It's actually among our best sellers for gifts this season,”she said.

Because the store is flocked by people whole year round, about 200 to 300 sales people are hired on a shifting schedule to assist customers.

“It's important to have customer service people even if this is a budget store because we still want to ensure satisfactory shopping experience to our customers,” she said.

According to Siacor, Go’s plans for the Kaking brand include opening more branches in other areas like Iligan City and in Davao City where they also see a huge market.

“He also plans to open somewhere in Tabunok to cater to the people from the south,” she said.

actually im more scared in the streets of manila than in iligan.


I second the motion. ^^^^

Kaking International General Merchandise
A merchandiser for all seasons By Aileen Garcia-Yap
Cebu Daily News First Posted 08:18:00 11/29/2010


According to Siacor, Go’s plans for the Kaking brand include opening more branches in other areas like Iligan City and in Davao City where they also see a huge market.

“He also plans to open somewhere in Tabunok to cater to the people from the south,” she said.


Wow. Ok kaayo ni si KAKING. I hope more investors will establish their businesses in Iligan. Go Iligan.

just want you to know this iliganons!!

im in a conversation with a new friend in manila..

tao: taga san ka nga pala?
ako:iligan..sa mindanao
tao:san yan?malapit lng ba yan sa davao o cagayan??
ako:oo,malapit lng naman.
tao:di ko kasi masyadong narinig yang lugar mo eh..hehe..yan ba yung palaging binobomba??
ako:tama ka jan..<though ashamed>

i want to change what other perceives to our city!!lets make it better!!we should take this constructively!!

you could have laugh at it. manila is worst than mindanao. all kinds of crimes, not to mention that they have been bombed too for several times yata.. and another thing is kalaban nla lagi ang nature. mas andaming pinapatay ng bagyo kesa sa mga bombang pumotok dito.. you could have educated your friend. taga mindanao ka and dapat naka equip ka ng knowledge kung pano maiba ang tingin ng mga taga luzon dito sa atin sa mindnao. alam mo naman ang massive na pag brainwashed ng ibang MANILA MEDiA pag dating ng issues sa mindanao. il take the example of the maguindanao massacre. it only happens to a certain brgy in datu unsay then they're tagging the whole province na. kahapon nga wen i was in a certain brgy in talitay, maguindanao, un reklamo ng kaibigan ko na dating commander ng mnlf na napaka bias at bobo tlga ng media. fuck that manila media peeps who done nothing to help mindanaoan pipol na maging progressive but perhaps they're one of the components na lumagpak tau. TAKOT YATA SILA NA MAUUNGUSAN NG MINDANAO SA PAGIGING PROGRESSIVE ANG MANILA. NAKAKAAWA SILA.:lol:

pasensya..i got carried away :)

you could have laugh at it. manila is worst than mindanao. all kinds of crimes, not to mention that they have been bombed too for several times yata.. and another thing is kalaban nla lagi ang nature. mas andaming pinapatay ng bagyo kesa sa mga bombang pumotok dito.. you could have educated your friend. taga mindanao ka and dapat naka equip ka ng knowledge kung pano maiba ang tingin ng mga taga luzon dito sa atin sa mindnao. alam mo naman ang massive na pag brainwashed ng ibang MANILA MEDiA pag dating ng issues sa mindanao. il take the example of the maguindanao massacre. it only happens to a certain brgy in datu unsay then they're tagging the whole province na. kahapon nga wen i was in a certain brgy in talitay, maguindanao, un reklamo ng kaibigan ko na dating commander ng mnlf na napaka bias at bobo tlga ng media. fuck that manila media peeps who done nothing to help mindanaoan pipol na maging progressive but perhaps they're one of the components na lumagpak tau. TAKOT YATA SILA NA MAUUNGUSAN NG MINDANAO SA PAGIGING PROGRESSIVE ANG MANILA. NAKAKAAWA SILA.:lol:

pasensya..i got carried away :)


Ok lng..sinabi mo lng naman yung saloobin ng mga taga Mindanao..

you could have laugh at it. manila is worst than mindanao. all kinds of crimes, not to mention that they have been bombed too for several times yata.. and another thing is kalaban nla lagi ang nature. mas andaming pinapatay ng bagyo kesa sa mga bombang pumotok dito.. you could have educated your friend. taga mindanao ka and dapat naka equip ka ng knowledge kung pano maiba ang tingin ng mga taga luzon dito sa atin sa mindnao. alam mo naman ang massive na pag brainwashed ng ibang MANILA MEDiA pag dating ng issues sa mindanao. il take the example of the maguindanao massacre. it only happens to a certain brgy in datu unsay then they're tagging the whole province na. kahapon nga wen i was in a certain brgy in talitay, maguindanao, un reklamo ng kaibigan ko na dating commander ng mnlf na napaka bias at bobo tlga ng media. fuck that manila media peeps who done nothing to help mindanaoan pipol na maging progressive but perhaps they're one of the components na lumagpak tau. TAKOT YATA SILA NA MAUUNGUSAN NG MINDANAO SA PAGIGING PROGRESSIVE ANG MANILA. NAKAKAAWA SILA.:lol:

pasensya..i got carried away :)

Ok lng..sinabi mo lng naman yung saloobin ng mga taga Mindanao..

If we sum up all the criminal activities in a given period of time, mindanao is dwarfed by manila... by the way naga-subaybay ba mo ug TVPatrol? Try to compare lng. I've been to Cebu and Manila sometime and been all around mindanao except the extreme southwest and extreme northeast. So far, hahaha... bisan pa unsaon mas gubot pa ang manila kay sa mindanao oi.... kita nga taga mindanao should learn the art of educating thoise from luzon and visayas by using the media content itself.:lol:

kaya nga eh... let us support the next move on "con-con" and "cha-cha". So that Mindanao as well as the other parts of the country can show their true potential. Coz as of now, Manila eats most of the taxes that we pay.

kaya nga eh... let us support the next move on "con-con" and "cha-cha". So that Mindanao as well as the other parts of the country can show their true potential. Coz as of now, Manila eats most of the taxes that we pay.

kaya nga yung mga taga manila ayaw ng cha cha.:lol: takot cla.

takot silang magutom... hahaha lalo na laging bumabagyo don... :bash: kahit andon nakatira kuya ko, well, merisi gahig ulo :D

kaya nga yung mga taga manila ayaw ng cha cha.:lol: takot cla.

takot silang magutom... hahaha lalo na laging bumabagyo don... :bash: kahit andon nakatira kuya ko, well, merisi gahig ulo :D

dito rin kami sa manila nakatira ngayon..good thing sa south kami, d masyado binabagyo, ambon lng.:D

^^ good kay akong kuya didto sa awa-aw nga dapit sa binangonan... delikado mag lulinghayaw sa may bandang floodway.... :D mao nga kung mo uli ko puhon malooy sila, mo connecting flight nako aron safe akong byahe... delikado mag byahe byahe padulong sa kasadpan dala ang gamit pang gyera..este mga gamit gikan sa gyera... :hilarious....

you could have laugh at it. manila is worst than mindanao. all kinds of crimes, not to mention that they have been bombed too for several times yata.. and another thing is kalaban nla lagi ang nature. mas andaming pinapatay ng bagyo kesa sa mga bombang pumotok dito.. you could have educated your friend. taga mindanao ka and dapat naka equip ka ng knowledge kung pano maiba ang tingin ng mga taga luzon dito sa atin sa mindnao. alam mo naman ang massive na pag brainwashed ng ibang MANILA MEDiA pag dating ng issues sa mindanao. il take the example of the maguindanao massacre. it only happens to a certain brgy in datu unsay then they're tagging the whole province na. kahapon nga wen i was in a certain brgy in talitay, maguindanao, un reklamo ng kaibigan ko na dating commander ng mnlf na napaka bias at bobo tlga ng media. fuck that manila media peeps who done nothing to help mindanaoan pipol na maging progressive but perhaps they're one of the components na lumagpak tau. TAKOT YATA SILA NA MAUUNGUSAN NG MINDANAO SA PAGIGING PROGRESSIVE ANG MANILA. NAKAKAAWA SILA.:lol:

pasensya..i got carried away :)

i agree your statement sir...they just destroying mindanao....the manila media is one to be blame why luzon and visayas region look down on mindanao because they thought that theres always crime,bombing etc is going on in mindanao...when you are outside of mindanao then you visit another place in visayas or luzon if they know that you came from mindanao they are affraid and scared of you because they think your a terorist or what,,,hayz this should stop...changing the image of mindanao..hindi palage bomba lang sa pagiisip nagaganap sa mindanao..hindi naman maging progreso ang mga syudad sa mindanao kapag magulo dba?! think of it...infact every city in mindanao is booming...:lol::lol: tatagal maging parehas din ung mindanao sa luzon kung saan expand na lahat...:)

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The city of waterfalls without any water... oh the irony.

But I believe the problem lies in the lack of money that will enable our infrastructure to improve. Our water bills are cheap, but it comes with the price of cheap service. I don't think government alone can solve this (how many mayors have gone by and said they will solve this?). I believe privatization is the way to go, but I know many people will complain and say they cannot afford the rise in prices. But I'd rather have someone like MVP take over our NAWASA and provide a better service to everyone.

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Wow. Very Nice. Sana makit-an pa ang uban parte sa city dili lang ang rotunda. Salamat sa video.

nice video. ganda rin ng view na city. hope to see more of the other parts of the city.congrats

The city of waterfalls without any water... oh the irony.

But I believe the problem lies in the lack of money that will enable our infrastructure to improve. Our water bills are cheap, but it comes with the price of cheap service. I don't think government alone can solve this (how many mayors have gone by and said they will solve this?). I believe privatization is the way to go, but I know many people will complain and say they cannot afford the rise in prices. But I'd rather have someone like MVP take over our NAWASA and provide a better service to everyone.

mao gali VACUD ILIGAN ang motto sa mga local goverment nato...VACUD ta tunga-tunga sa gabie para musag-ob ug tubig!!!
Iligan-ang syudad na daghan tubig pero walay tubig sa panimalay!!! dako lang kaau halin ang hardware store dira sa atbang sa berds kay mamalit nalang ug tubo ang mga tao para e-deepwell!!

Is there a business directory or web site to find service companies in Iligan? I can usually find what I need by friends and family references, but not always. Like now, I am looking for someone to pressure wash the house and not havin any luck.

As to the water situation, I hope it is not privatized. Our line has very low pressure, and even though it is cheap there are many illegally tapped into it. That results in leakage, possible contamination. But water is such a basic right and necessity. The world is full of privatization of water infrastructure (primarily by the French), and never for the better for the lower financial classes. It is a difficult position for sure, but work through it. Don't sell out that refreshingly cold and delicious Iligan water! You don't know what you got till its gone (or sold out)!:cheers:

Another thing to consider, when the water system really is restored to full operation, will the existing city sewage system be in a condition to handle taking away the used water ? If you greatly increase the input ( water ) and the output ( sewage system ) can not handle it that creates another problem too.

What I am still trying to figure out is how you use a water pump and water tank on a city water system which I know some people and places of business have there. For large commercial and industrial places I can see it but for residential use I am still wondering just how that would work.

I don't even know if there is a sewage system, but even if there is the vast majority of houses are septic tanks. But either way, increased pressure does not equate to increased flow. Our water pressure (Suarez) is very low, so it just takes longer for the tank to fill and longer to water the garden. Higher pressure will cut the time down but not directly result in more water being used.

A water tank is filled with city water when pressure is up (or slowly if it never does). Then the head pressure from the tank, or head pressure augmented by a small pump brings the pressure up to a reasonable level. Simple and (relatively) inexpensive.We are just outside the planned upgrades, but in a few weeks I will be pressure testing the house plumbing to make sure it can handle a higher pressure.

kaya nga eh... let us support the next move on "con-con" and "cha-cha". So that Mindanao as well as the other parts of the country can show their true potential. Coz as of now, Manila eats most of the taxes that we pay.

:banana::banana::cheers::cheers::)

In my part, I have been trying at any given chance, to educate my officemates or any acquintances here that Abu-Sayaff operations are only contained in the southernmost part of Mindanao Island. I always show them the map and point out Basilan. And then, most of them asked me, "it's just a small place, why can't your government "terminate" them?".

A friend of mine came up with this years ago.

M.I.l.f stands for

Marawi. Iligan. Linked Forever

Very hard to change old perceptions.

then ,only the ignorant would stick to old and foolish perceptions.

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Sabac Beach Resort
Dalipuga, Iligan City

I don't even know if there is a sewage system, but even if there is the vast majority of houses are septic tanks. But either way, increased pressure does not equate to increased flow. Our water pressure (Suarez) is very low, so it just takes longer for the tank to fill and longer to water the garden. Higher pressure will cut the time down but not directly result in more water being used.

A water tank is filled with city water when pressure is up (or slowly if it never does). Then the head pressure from the tank, or head pressure augmented by a small pump brings the pressure up to a reasonable level. Simple and (relatively) inexpensive.We are just outside the planned upgrades, but in a few weeks I will be pressure testing the house plumbing to make sure it can handle a higher pressure.



Thanks for the explanation. Let me see if I have this correct, the city water mains fill the tank, then either gravity or a pump give it the pressure to be available at somewhere near a " Normal " pressure at the faucets and other things it is needed for in a house or building. Normal residential water pressure where I live in the USA is considered to be 30 to 50 PSI ( pounds per square inch ). I don't know how it is expressed in Metric, if that is how it is calculated there.

On my first visit to Iligan, I could not help but notice places selling water tanks and pumps. I liked the appearance of those tanks too which I would guess on the exterior are polished stainless steel. At the time, to me, it just looked a bit out of place to have places selling things like that where there is a city water system. I soon found out though.

Is there a business directory or web site to find service companies in Iligan? I can usually find what I need by friends and family references, but not always. Like now, I am looking for someone to pressure wash the house and not havin any luck.

As to the water situation, I hope it is not privatized. Our line has very low pressure, and even though it is cheap there are many illegally tapped into it. That results in leakage, possible contamination. But water is such a basic right and necessity. The world is full of privatization of water infrastructure (primarily by the French), and never for the better for the lower financial classes. It is a difficult position for sure, but work through it. Don't sell out that refreshingly cold and delicious Iligan water! You don't know what you got till its gone (or sold out)!:cheers:

best thing to pressure wash your house is just to buy the pressure washer, you'll eventually recover your cost by using it regularly.

on your second point. i must say that the government is having a dilemma on this. if the government continues to subsidize the water system; namely installation, operation, and maintenance, it takes away money from other projects like road repairs, public market maintenance, and social services like the city hospital. for example, the 500M loan of the government for the water expansion and rehabilitation project, will eventually be paid with our tax money. money which could have been used to improve public infrastructure like the pala-o market, which is in dire state since the fire gulped 2 of its 4 buildings a long time ago. recent public releases by the city hall that it can only make a P10 million pesos budget for 2011 for repair.

it would have been more desirable for the waterworks to operate as an independent government controlled corporation like the metro cebu water district. however, bigger cities like metro manila opted in the end to lease the franchise to operate to private corporations because the local government could not cope up with the management. metro manila residents formerly used to get up at 2-3 in the wee hour of the morning to get water (even with the use of water pumps). and recently, metro cebu is now having initial talks with the ayala group for bulk water supply.

we really don't want water to be so expensive, but hey, how many years would we want to wait for free flowing water. those who can afford it, eventually use water pumps, but don't you think the electricity used in the pump can be treated as water cost too? so, it makes water expensive in the end. specially for those families buying bottled / or refilled-gallons from purification water stations.

so which would you prefer my friend?

Dapat sa Iligan i privatize jud ang waterworks system kay lisod kaayo na sige lang subsidize ang city. I hope this will be resolved sooner para makatagamtam pud ug kusog na tubig ang city. Wa ra bay makalupig sa kalami sa tubig sa atong siyudad. Bugnaw pa jud kaayo nga tubig. Refreshing kaayo after ka maligo.

we really don't want water to be so expensive, but hey, how many years would we want to wait for free flowing water. those who can afford it, eventually use water pumps, but don't you think the electricity used in the pump can be treated as water cost too? so, it makes water expensive in the end. specially for those families buying bottled / or refilled-gallons from purification water stations.

so which would you prefer my friend?

You're right! We only look at the cost of our water bill at face value and think it's cheap. We forget to account the other charges such as electricity, and not to mention the time spent in waiting for water to flow (hence, losing productivity). In the long run, we're losing money at our supposed savings.

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Sabac Beach Resort
Dalipuga, Iligan City

Nindota ani no. Aha dapit ni sa Dalipuga? Salamat Alingatong.

Gud pm. May I ask kng ano cable meron jan sa iligan at kng magkano yung installation, monthly payment, how many day to install? I was searching the web about the cable jan sa Iligan pero wala akng info na mkuha. Tnx in advance dun sa mag rerreply and sa info.tnx.

Southern Cable Vision Incorporated (SCVI) naay promo now...free installation (25 channel subscription) at 300 pesos/month..

Naa man pud Cignal Digital TV, GSat, og Dream Satellite TV package. Of the three ang pinakabarato makuha ang Cignal TV P 3,300 ang sat equipment. Gsat and Dream have 10 month prepayment of monthly subscription and free sat equipment.

Southern Cable Vision Incorporated (SCVI) naay promo now...free installation (25 channel subscription) at 300 pesos/month..

Naa man pud Cignal Digital TV, GSat, og Dream Satellite TV package. Of the three ang pinakabarato makuha ang Cignal TV P 3,300 ang sat equipment. Gsat and Dream have 10 month prepayment of monthly subscription and free sat equipment.

naa nay NBA TV aning 25 channels bai?

Southern Cable Vision Incorporated (SCVI) naay promo now...free installation (25 channel subscription) at 300 pesos/month..

Naa man pud Cignal Digital TV, GSat, og Dream Satellite TV package. Of the three ang pinakabarato makuha ang Cignal TV P 3,300 ang sat equipment. Gsat and Dream have 10 month prepayment of monthly subscription and free sat equipment.

Tnx sa info. Pila ang monthly payment sa Cignal? pila pud ang ssa Gsat and Dream na monthly payment?

Southern Cable Vision Incorporated (SCVI) naay promo now...free installation (25 channel subscription) at 300 pesos/month..

Naa man pud Cignal Digital TV, GSat, og Dream Satellite TV package. Of the three ang pinakabarato makuha ang Cignal TV P 3,300 ang sat equipment. Gsat and Dream have 10 month prepayment of monthly subscription and free sat equipment.


Maayo unta mo barato na ang mga HD Channels diha sa ato kay nindot kaayo. Halos tanan channels na diri sa US HD na kung cable or satellite.

All systems go for Lanao Norte international motocross
Source: PIA (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&fi=p101203.htm&no=C3)

The fast-rising province of Lanao del Norte is all set to host the biggest motocross event in the country. More than 300 riders from all over the Philippines are expected to participate in the two-day competition that will start December 11, 2010 at the Mindanao Civic Center Sports Complex, Tubod town.

Six riders from the American Motocross Association have also expressed their commitment to come to this province and pit their racing skills against local superstars like Glenn Aguilar, Jovie Saulog and Donark Yuson.

Expected to see action in the Lanao del Norte International Motocross Invitationals are Daniel Blair, Tiger Lacey, Santos C.S., Gayan Sandaruwan, James Robinson and Ron de Jesus.

"This event will solidify the title of Lanao del Norte as the Motocross Capital of the Philippines," Information Officer Lyndon Calica said.

The province has been regularly hosting national motocross events in partnership with SEL-J Sports since the completion of its world-class racetrack early last year.

"The race track here is fantastic by local and international standards. Very technical, yet very safe. Definitely, Lanao del Norte is home to the best motocross track in the Philippines today," declared SEL-J Race Director Bobby Orbe.

Among the teams that will vie for the championship trophy are Quick Flight, Team Pacquiao, KTM Access Plus. FastLane, Therasil SEL-J, and several others in Mindanao led by Team Sultan Naga Dimaporo (SND).

Top local riders from the National Capital Region, Cebu, Puerto Prinsesa, Tuguegarao, Davao, Nueva Ecija, Cavite, Dumaguete, Iloilo, Bukidnon, La Union, Ilocos Sur, Bicol, Sorsogon, Laguna, Bulacan, Batangas, Surigao, Ozamiz, Pagadian and Sultan Naga Dimaporo have also declared their participation in the contest.

Riders will be competing in 15 categories: Intermediate Category, 65 cc & 85cc Categories, Novice Prod B Category, Beginner Local Open Enduro Category, Ladies Category, Beginner Open Production, 50cc Category, Executive A Category, Novice Open Production, Underbone, Executive B Veterans Category, Novice Local Open Enduro Category, Executive C Category, and crowd favorite Pro-Lites Category.

The provincial government has consistently given the biggest cash prizes for winners in previous motocross events.

"We want to see Lanao del Norte become the sports mecca of the country. Every sport has a home here in our province," Governor Khalid Dimaporo concluded. (VNL/PIO-LDN)

Tnx sa info. Pila ang monthly payment sa Cignal? pila pud ang ssa Gsat and Dream na monthly payment?

Cignal and Dream TV are almost identical. THey have

390, 690 with CIgnal having HD package above P 1k..

Maayo unta mo barato na ang mga HD Channels diha sa ato kay nindot kaayo. Halos tanan channels na diri sa US HD na kung cable or satellite.

and they even now offering 3D channels here UK and some other parts of Europe, 3D TV prices her falling drastically and you can even get a complete package for less than a thousand pounds like 3D blue ray player, 2 sets of glasses, and 3D disc.

and they even now offering 3D channels here UK and some other parts of Europe, 3D TV prices her falling drastically and you can even get a complete package for less than a thousand pounds like 3D blue ray player, 2 sets of glasses, and 3D disc.

Wow, nice na jud ang technology. I haven't seen 3D channels pa. Only those 3D LED and Blue Ray 3D pa lang. It might be available here in NY but don't know since I'm not a subscriber.

Old Iligan City


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The Old Iligan Wharf circa 1903.
It was said that this was the place where the Boholano tobacco vendors and traders from Sulu loaded and unloaded their goods.

Source: Saber Family, Caluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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This was the third Spanish fort constructed in Iligan (Fort St. Francis Xavier, the first fort was erected in 1642). It is sometimes referred to as Fort Malcanan. Governor General Ramon Blanco and Valeriano Weyler repaired it after the 1888 and 1898 campaigns, respectively. It was washed away by the destructive flood of 1917. It stood on the eastern bank of the Iligan River in the area where the present Philippine National Bank stands.

Source: Saber Family, Caluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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The Kiosko

This octagonal structure served as the place where VIP’s were honored during ceremonies such as the Commonwealth Day celebration. In the summer months before the war, the Iligan youth would engage in singing and rondalla contests. Evenings were made memorable by the scent of jasmine trees that lined the sides of the Plaza. Spanish land posts lit up the area.

Reportedly constructed in 1921, names of the past town president mayors (the last entry being that of then Ll. Badelles Sr.) could be found at the base of the Kiosk. It gave way to "modern city" in the mid - sixties.

Source: Candida Bagamaspad – Nuñez , Caluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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It was the newly renovated building of St. Michael’s School in 1929 – 1930. It was Fr. Andrew Hoffman S.J. who was the director of the school at that time. He had done much for the renovation of the school in an effort to provide the students with better facilities.

Source: St. Michael’s College Yearbook, 1956.

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A 1932 Christ the King Procession along Commercial Street, (now Quezon Avenue). The devotees had just left the church and are passing in front of the site where the present Far East Bank building stands.

Source: Candida Bagamaspad – Nuñez , Caluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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The arc of St. Micheal in 1933. This view was taken along Coco Grove, Iligan City going to old market place. It is now the street of Quezon Avenue.

Source: Iligan Public Library.

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A 1933 procession in honor of "Christo Rey" by the Iligan folk. This was along Agoncillo Street. The main building of St. Michael College now blocks a portion of this area.

Source: Candida Bagamaspad – Nuñez , Cluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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The asphalted street of Commercial Street (now Quezon Avenue) showing a 1938 political campaign for Tomas Cabili by Women Nationalista Party supporters . Note wide slabs of lumber being displayed by "Estrelle factory" on the left side. Commerce was dominated by Chinese businessmen together with a handful of Japanese who managed sari – sari stores in the vicinity until the outbreak of Pacific War. In the evening the street would be illuminated by gas lamps dutifully lit by a hired person every 6:00 p.m. and extinguished early the following day.

Source: Candida Bagamaspad – Nuñez, Caluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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This was the fourth church erected in 1650. This edifice faced northward and was bounded on the west by the present Quezon Avenue. Its rear end should be touching portion of the new PCI Bank.

Source: Iligan Public Library.

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This was the view of the far end of the commercial street (Quezon Avenue, now pier 1) in 1938. The occasion above was the arrival of the S/S Panay, the first inter island vessel to regularly ply the Manila – Iligan route. It was historic event for the Iliganons as shown in the festive atmosphere when the ship arrived and was welcomed. The regular voyage enable many young professionals from Luzon to come to Iligan and their contribution to the development of Iligan are now part of the community’s history.

Source: Candida Bagamaspad – Nuñez, Caluen’s Vignettes of Iligan History.

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This was the façade of St. Michael’s School taken between 1938- 1941. The Jesuits who were assigned in the town of Iligan built the school in 1941. At first was exclusive for boys but later girls were admitted. English and Spanish were among the student’s first subjects. An extension of the small building was made later to accommodate the increase in student population. The buildings were taken by the Japanese Imperial Army and were made its headquarters and garrison. A number of Filipino civilians, as well as soldiers were executed here. The Sisters went back to Manila and while others remained hidden in different parts of Mindanao. Upon the arrival of the Americans the school buildings served as a hospital and refugee center for the war victims. In 1946, these buildings were taken back by the Jesuits.

Source: St. Michael’s College Yearbook, 1956.

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Maria Cristina Falls

Behind is the famous and legendary Maria Cristina Falls. Because of its vigorous water falls, the National Power Corporation’s "The Philippine Power Program’ and with the authorization of former President Elpidio Quirino, the hydroelectric power plant was established in 1951.

Source: St. Michael’s College Yearbook, 1956.

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The Old Rizal Statue

This 1954 photo shows members of the City Health Department in a floral offering for the hero. The base of the statue reads "Jose P. Rizal, Patriota y Martir por El Pueblo de Iligan, Lanao". The statue is facing south with the old city hall (razed by the 1957 fire and located at the present site of the PNP Headquarters) to its back. It is said to be kept "in prison" since it is believe to have been locked up in the city jail when plaza underwent reconstruction.

Source: Clarita S. Caluen, Vignettes of Iligan History.

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In 1955, the St. Michael’s School changed its name to St. Michael’s College. The grade school pupils in 1958 were selected to perform a folk dance in order to make the program livelier. The program was held at the open space of SMC’s playground at the back of the school. It was Rev. Mother Ignacia Magdalena, RVM, who was the superior – directress during that time.

Source: Mrs. Hilda Mercado

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The Cannon

This cannon is among the very few concrete reminders of the once mighty Spanish military in Iligan. They are the same guns that guard the entrance of the Iligan Central School.

Source: Iligan Public Library.

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Timoga Swimming Pool

Above picture is the 1960’s view of Timoga swimming pools. It was developed in 1986 with three additional family swimming pools. In 1990, two more swimming pools were added and big Mansion House on the top. The picture shows the pools owned by Mr. and Mrs. Marzo, Sr. Timoga spring (source of water is located at Timoga, Barangay Buru-un, 9 kilometers from the city proper). The spring is known for its "ice cold crystal clear water", freely flowing downstream to the pools.

Source: Marzo Family

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A View of NASSCO Office.

The company hosted summer sports competitions exclusively for employee. NASSCO was a government owned National Shipyard and Steel Corporation in 1955 earlier authorized by rated steel mill. IISSMI was a joint venture of the Philippine Government and Jacinto Steel Inc., which subscribed to the 25 M pesos of the Steel Company’s capital stock on November 1960. In October 1963, IISSMI was organized and awarded the right to establish the steel mill as a private venture.

Source: Mrs.Hilda Mercado

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This was taken in 1970. A Caltex gasoline station (present shell gasoline station) owned by Mr. and Mrs. Capuno. This old Caltex Service Center is located along Tibanga Highway.

Source : Mr. And Mrs. Fidel Capuno

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This site was the old street of Sabayle going straight to Pier 1 of the port area. This picture was taken in the 1970’s.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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The big building shown is the Maharlika theatre at Quezon Avenue. The traffic sign shown was manually operated by using handle. More buildings and banks nearby have been erected in this today.

Source : Office of Iligan Tourism

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A view inside the big industrial plant of Iligan Integrated Steel Mill Inc. It was on August 15 1965 that it started its operations as a privately owned company.

Source: Mrs.Hilda Mercado

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Mindanao Sanitarium & Hospital

This Mindanao Sanitarium and Hospital which was formerly known as Southern Mission Clinic. It was established in 1952. Some of the facilities of this hospital were from the Lakeside in Dansalan (now Marawi City). Operations of the hospital were transferred to Iligan because of the unstable peace and order conditions in Marawi.

Source: Mindanao Sanitarium Hospital

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Fronting Berd's was the Mimi’s beauty parlor and restaurant, which is now XRG Pharmacy. The vacant lot on the next block (left) is today’s huge and busy Pala-o Supermarket.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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Sunburst Fried Chicken House

This was Sunburst Fried Chicken House situated beside Tino Badelles St., Pala-o Iligan City. This establishment is owned by Mr. Fernando Congmon. The restaurant’s operations in 1972 together with its Cagayan do Oro branch. This place was beautified by the owners by planting some trees and the painting of old walls. The street in front of the establishment is already cemented. It continues to serve the residents of Iligan City.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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The Pala-o Supermarket was built in the 1980’s because the old market could not cater to the increasing population of Iligan City. This new supermarket situated in Pala-o is bigger than the old market. Vendors display and sell varieties of commodities – from fish to fruit, to vegetables to meat and other basic needs of the people.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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This way to the view of today’s Rotunda of Iligan Medical Center, Pala-o.

Source: Permites Family

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A view of the Iligan Lumber Company. Later this was made an office of the Iligan Veterans. This site is located at No.1 Araneta Corner Ramiro Streets, Barangay Poblacion Iligan City. It is now utilized as the office of the Commission on Higher Education and the Congressional Office of Congressman Mariano Ll. Badelles.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism







The Street of Quezon Avenue

The building of the old First Iligan Savings and Loan Association is shown here. Beside the road is the Baslayan creek. More improvements had been made after the big fire occurred in 1980’s.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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A former view of the Iligan City Hall taken in the 1980’s now called Buhanginan Hill. Under the administration of Mayor Camilo P. Cabili the City Hall building was renovated, an amphi-theater was erected and the roads / streets were asphalted.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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This was Aguinaldo Street before noticeable of which is the tall building where the old Derbe Cinema and Emilia Supermarket are located. Beside is the vacant lot where the MARATEL (formerly MATELCO) Office is now situated. On the left side of this is today’s Bakers Square bakery and the adjacent building is where the Berd’s Cinema is located.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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Iligan Sea Port

Iligan Public Seaport has an area of 12, 482 square meters. Inter-island ships plying the Cebu – Iligan – Manila routes regularly dock at the place. The picture shows how pier 3 looked like before. Modern buildings and sea walls were erected.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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Tinago Falls

The Falls named so for its location is hidden in a deep ravine. The falls cascade beautifully into a basin-like pool calm, deep, and icy cold. The site is in Taytay, Barangay Bur-un, 16.5 kilometers away from the city proper. To reach the site one will have to go down the slopes. In the mid- 1990’s a hundred steps were made to make it easy for the tourist to visit the place. Lately they built cottages and two swimming pools for rent. Today, Tinago Falls is considered as one of the country’s pride.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

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Jade Pension House

It was established in1995 and is owned by Ms. Gilda Aguilar. Between 1993 –1995 the building was rented out by the family and thus became the office of the Maria Cristina Tourism. Today, the building has been utilized as Fleckstone Inn.

Source: Office of Iligan Tourism

Tripod.com (http://members.tripod.com/iligan_chatterz/iliganonline/history.htm)

[QUOTE=tough;68338303]Old Iligan City


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The Old Iligan Wharf circa 1903.
[B]It was said that this was the place where the Boholano tobacco vendors and traders from Sulu loaded and unloaded their goods.

Nice kaayo. Maayo kay naa jud old pics sa Iligan. Salamat sa mga pics.

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This area is totally is livelier in its old days compare it today. Though in this picture.. the actual building of Sultan Inn still exist today but it became a warehouse of Gaisano. I wonder if there are old pics of Ludo Building and the former M/V Iligan City of William Lines. I think that would be a nice collection.

have a good night sleep iligan...:goodnightzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

good morning.nice pic of old iligan.tnx

yah nice jud tong M/V Iligan sa wiliam lines.kusog kaayo to modagan.

thanks sa mga picures....murag ganahan ko mubalik sa una...

today, the lamp posts are still visible in the area. the city government re-developed this area in the late 90s but fail to removed the illegal structures nearby.baho ug makawala sa gana magjogging..

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This area is totally is livelier in its old days compare it today. Though in this picture.. the actual building of Sultan Inn still exist today but it became a warehouse of Gaisano. I wonder if there are old pics of Ludo Building and the former M/V Iligan City of William Lines. I think that would be a nice collection.

Ngano ang Iligan kay updated ang google earth? Makita na ang Gaisano mall. Tapos sa CDO kay 2004 pa na picture.

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This area is totally is livelier in its old days compare it today. Though in this picture.. the actual building of Sultan Inn still exist today but it became a warehouse of Gaisano. I wonder if there are old pics of Ludo Building and the former M/V Iligan City of William Lines. I think that would be a nice collection.

Then this is the part near the reclamation area between the pier and old Gaisano, not Sabayle as described. right? :cheers2:

yes yan yung nasa gilid ng market yung labasan ng jeep galing pier.sayang nga hindi narehabilitate yan ng maayos. Pd pa sanang pagandahin at gawin boulevard.alisin yung mga nakatira jan shanty.

Good evening Iligan. Unsay latest project diha sa Iligan karon?

yes yan yung nasa gilid ng market yung labasan ng jeep galing pier.sayang nga hindi narehabilitate yan ng maayos. Pd pa sanang pagandahin at gawin boulevard.alisin yung mga nakatira jan shanty.

matagal ng pinaalis @uonno 4 or 5 years ago na yata.

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Good morning Iligan. I jus want to share this possible location for future development of SM City Iligan. if plans pursue, this will change the landscape of iligan and hopefuly this will make the city bigger since other businesses will expand to that area. I hope somebody can suggest this one.tnx.

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Good morning Iligan. I jus want to share this possible location for future development of SM City Iligan. if plans pursue, this will change the landscape of iligan and hopefuly this will make the city bigger since other businesses will expand to that area. I hope somebody can suggest this one.tnx.


We Hope na diha ibutang kay dako jud nga development kana pero haskang dakoa man kaayo siguro na bro.

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Good morning Iligan. I jus want to share this possible location for future development of SM City Iligan. if plans pursue, this will change the landscape of iligan and hopefuly this will make the city bigger since other businesses will expand to that area. I hope somebody can suggest this one.tnx.

is that before Mandulog Bridge?... Isn't the area classified light-industrial?

is that before Mandulog Bridge?... Isn't the area classified light-industrial?

^^

that's actually the Bayug Island,some parts of it is being utilized as rock crusher of L.T Gersan and the beach front are mostly owned by the Echavez family..that could be a nice place to house future SM mall if they eventually decides to build in Iligan City.

actually there is a plan about the new reclamation area that will be develop by the RRMD Construction the location is at Tambacan

Aha man mo balita ana SM? Official na ba nga magtukod sila sa ato Lugar sa Iligan? naa nag proposed Pacific mall-Dalipuga and NCCC mall-Tibang hi-way but SM la man ko na bal-an.

I was going to mention @jo3l if he wants a good way to describe Iligan to those not familiar with it, or those who may question what is really there, that there are many youtube videos showing many aspects of Iligan City. As a good way of replying to someones inquirey, just send a few links to some of the many promos on youtube about Iligan.

A couple of years ago one of the regular posters did a series of four of them. One of the more recent ones I really liked is the " Bring Home A Friend " video on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df0TeoW9Bdw


This one shows some interesting video right in the City Proper, along with an interesting place right across the street from Dela Mar / Timoga Pools. I would have never known about it if it was not for this video made by a visitor from Sweeden !

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


Some of the beauty of the area surrounding Iligan City can be seen in this vidoe slide show presentation put on Youtube by IRBO a couple of years ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiGFJup38WU


And now this one that just appeared on youtube Yesterday ! It appears to me that this is someones school project or maybe a class project. Looks like a " Class Act " video to me. This is the kind of thing that to me, really " Sells " Iligan. After all, these types of videos, and lots of still pics put on the internet by Iliganons ( and visitors ) are what sold me !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkU056m0LsY

Check this one out !





Iligan City


Simply Amazing !

I was going to mention @jo3l if he wants a good way to describe Iligan to those not familiar with it, or those who may question what is really there, that there are many youtube videos showing many aspects of Iligan City. As a good way of replying to someones inquirey, just send a few links to some of the many promos on youtube about Iligan.

A couple of years ago one of the regular posters did a series of four of them. One of the more recent ones I really liked is the " Bring Home A Friend " video on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Df0TeoW9Bdw


This one shows some interesting video right in the City Proper, along with an interesting place right across the street from Dela Mar / Timoga Pools. I would have never known about it if it was not for this video made by a visitor from Sweeden !

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


Some of the beauty of the area surrounding Iligan City can be seen in this vidoe slide show presentation put on Youtube by IRBO a couple of years ago.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiGFJup38WU


And now this one that just appeared on youtube Yesterday ! It appears to me that this is someones school project or maybe a class project. Looks like a " Class Act " video to me. This is the kind of thing that to me, really " Sells " Iligan. After all, these types of videos, and lots of still pics put on the internet by Iliganons ( and visitors ) are what sold me !

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YkU056m0LsY

Check this one out !





Iligan City


Simply Amazing !


Thanks Bob. we appreciate it.

Iligan Christmas Candy Wonderland to open Dec. 15

Iligan City (8 December) -- The city will soon embrace a unique way of celebrating the Christmas season this coming December 15 to 22, 2010 at the Pryce Properties, Tubod highway, this city.

City Councilor Marlene L. Young, the event chairperson, said this activity has never been tried anywhere in the Philippines--incorporating our traditional way of celebrating Christmas with something novel and exciting.

With City Councilor Ruderick C. Marzo and Rosanna C. Belmonte (wife of Congressman Vicente "Varf" F. Belmonte), as co-chairpersons, express their hopes to attract all sectors of the community including domestic and foreign tourists.

"This is a family-oriented affair, but on the other hand, the city would like to project its native food products specifically candies, chocolates, cakes and other delicacies for livelihood opportunities, to promote tourism and to develop and enhance the city's image as a place to visit and enjoy for residents and visitors alike," Councilor Young added.

Aside from merrymaking, the event organizers hope to draw the crowd's attention to the participants' special creations - like Candy Houses, Christmas Lanterns, and Christmas Trees -- wherein they will be competing for the prizes.

We are grateful to the participants who have responded to our invitation to join the first ever Christmas Candy Wonderland in Iligan, expressed Young.

"This is an open competition, thus, we still accept entries from the local entrepreneurs, companies and/or establishments within the locality, together with the participation of some private and public schools, national line agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs), the city government, and the city's 44 barangays as well," said the lady councilor.

We will be expecting a huge crowd to witness the grand opening on December 15, at 5:00p.m., having a countdown as the Christmas Candy Village will be officially lighted. (Jun Cabilla/PIA LDN)

Philippine Information Agency (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=12&r=&y=&mo=&fi=p101208.htm&no=C2)

CEO gimando-an nga himoong prayoridad ang pagsemento sa dalan sa city hall


Gimando-an ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ang City Engineer’s Office nga himoong priority project sa tuig 2011 ang pagsemento sa dalan paingon ug paggawas sa city hall.

Gikonsidera karon sa amahan sa siyudad ang pagtangtang una sa equal sharing sa kabaranggayan aron mapundohan ang mga gilaraw’ng improvements sa city hall complex kalakip ang pagbaton og tukmang parking area.

Mipahayag si Mayor Cruz nga angayan nang hatagan una og prayoridad ang pag-improve sa city hall ilabi na kay sagad kining suroyan sa lokal nga residente ug mga bisita.

Sigun sa nasayran, andam na ang Program of Works sa pagsemento sa dalan sa city hall nga nagbalor og kapin sa nueve milyones pesos. (boy decena)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4690&Itemid=368)

Mayor Cruz, gipaningkamutang masugdan ang katukuran sa convention center sunod tuig

Wednesday, 08 December 2010


Naningkamot si Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz nga masugdan na sunog tuig, 2011, ang katukuran sa dugay nang gihandom sa katawhan nga usa ka convention center dinhi sa Dakbayan sa Iligan.

Atol sa flag raising program sa city hall ni aging adlawa, gibutyag sa pamuno-dakbayan nga iya nang gikasabot si Congressman Vicente “Varf” Belmonte, Jr. kalabot ug matud niya, mipasalig ang kongresista nga mohatag og parte nga gahin alang niini.

Mibutyag ang amahan sa siyudad nga nakighinabi na siya og pipila ka mga funding agencies nga makatabang sa paghatag og katumanan sa proyekto.

Dugang niini, gitinguha usab ni Mayor nga hangyoon si Presidente Benigno Aquino III aron malakip ang proyekto diha sa infrastructure fund sa pamuno-nasud. Subling miasoy si Mayor Cruz nga magkatagbo sila ni P-Noy sa tunga-tungang bahin sa Enero sunod tuig.

Laraw sa lokal hepe ehekutibo nga momugna og usa ka task force nga motutok sa proyekto.

Lakip sa tukurong convention center diha sa lima ka hektarya nga luna sa siyudad diha sa Barangay Del Carmen ang ipahimutang usab nga oval alang sa mag-ehersisyo o mag-jogging sa palibot niini. (boy decena)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4690&Itemid=368)

CEO gimando-an nga himoong prayoridad ang pagsemento sa dalan sa city hall


Gimando-an ni Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz ang City Engineer’s Office nga himoong priority project sa tuig 2011 ang pagsemento sa dalan paingon ug paggawas sa city hall.

Gikonsidera karon sa amahan sa siyudad ang pagtangtang una sa equal sharing sa kabaranggayan aron mapundohan ang mga gilaraw’ng improvements sa city hall complex kalakip ang pagbaton og tukmang parking area.

Mipahayag si Mayor Cruz nga angayan nang hatagan una og prayoridad ang pag-improve sa city hall ilabi na kay sagad kining suroyan sa lokal nga residente ug mga bisita.

Sigun sa nasayran, andam na ang Program of Works sa pagsemento sa dalan sa city hall nga nagbalor og kapin sa nueve milyones pesos. (boy decena)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4690&Itemid=368)

Karon pa! :ohno:

Convention Center at 5-hectare lot in Del Carmen....this is something to look forward to...:okay:

Mayor Cruz, gipaningkamutang masugdan ang katukuran sa convention center sunod tuig

Wednesday, 08 December 2010


Naningkamot si Mayor Lawrence Lluch Cruz nga masugdan na sunog tuig, 2011, ang katukuran sa dugay nang gihandom sa katawhan nga usa ka convention center dinhi sa Dakbayan sa Iligan.

Atol sa flag raising program sa city hall ni aging adlawa, gibutyag sa pamuno-dakbayan nga iya nang gikasabot si Congressman Vicente “Varf” Belmonte, Jr. kalabot ug matud niya, mipasalig ang kongresista nga mohatag og parte nga gahin alang niini.

Mibutyag ang amahan sa siyudad nga nakighinabi na siya og pipila ka mga funding agencies nga makatabang sa paghatag og katumanan sa proyekto.

Dugang niini, gitinguha usab ni Mayor nga hangyoon si Presidente Benigno Aquino III aron malakip ang proyekto diha sa infrastructure fund sa pamuno-nasud. Subling miasoy si Mayor Cruz nga magkatagbo sila ni P-Noy sa tunga-tungang bahin sa Enero sunod tuig.

Laraw sa lokal hepe ehekutibo nga momugna og usa ka task force nga motutok sa proyekto.

Lakip sa tukurong convention center diha sa lima ka hektarya nga luna sa siyudad diha sa Barangay Del Carmen ang ipahimutang usab nga oval alang sa mag-ehersisyo o mag-jogging sa palibot niini. (boy decena)

Iligan City Website (http://www.iligan.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4690&Itemid=368)

SM Mall Iligan is just wishful thinking. I just checked on it on SM's website and there was no report about it.

Meantime, XBG is constructing a 4-story grocery store along Tibanga Highway. I guess the Iliganons would have to be contented with that for the time being.

confirm na lang ninyo regarding sa sm purchase ug lot diha sa tubod. duno if within or near pryce property. source ani is sa ako barkada na which hapens na iya mom is a real estate dealer.

Davao city 911


The 911 Center in Davao is in charge of dispatching all of the emergency services in Davao, everything from Police to Medical Services.* The people at 911 own and operate 19 Ambulances and they have paramedics to handle services while en-route to the hospital facility.* One thing that was quite impressive is that all services offered by 911 are free for the public.* 911 can also be accessed through any land line telephone, and also through each of the cellular networks in Davao City.

March 2009 a friend who lives in the Philippines had some health problems.* He texted me and asked if there is 911 in the Philippines.* I told him that it is only available in Davao, but now that I thought about it, there are a couple of other cities that have it too.* Here in Davao, though, we have a full compliment of paramedics and everything necessary for emergency response.* This is an important consideration when you are deciding where you might live in the Philippines.* Are emergency services available, and can they offer quick service when needed?* Because of this inquiry, I decided to feature this post again so that people could see what kind of services are available in Davao City.
Two weeks ago, I made a visit to the Davao City 911 Center with a group that I belong to called “Friends of Mindanao.”* The group visit to the 911 Center was arranged by my friend, Rick Bowden.* Rick is a neighbor or Mario Monsanto, who is the Chief Operating Officer of the Davao City 911 Center.* Mario reports directly to Mayor Rodrigo Duterte.
I can’t describe how impressed I was with the 911 Center, it is so modern, well staffed, and the personell are very efficient.* The training that they 911 people recieve is very thorough and up to date, and their professionalism was very clear to see.
At this time, Davao is one of only a handful of Cities in the Philippines that have 911 Emergency Services.* Currently other such centers are operated by Makati City (part of Metro Manila) and by Cebu City.* Iligan City is currently working with Davao to learn the ins and outs of setting up such a system there.

confirm na lang ninyo regarding sa sm purchase ug lot diha sa tubod. duno if within or near pryce property. source ani is sa ako barkada na which hapens na iya mom is a real estate dealer.

If you would backread a little bit, someone has already claimed to have a mom who brokered Pryce property in Tubod to SM. As it turned out, the report was just a hoax.

There is no SM in Iligan for the time being (and it may not even be in the expansion plan yet). Let's deal with that. Maybe in the future there will be. But at the moment, there is none. There is Gaisano Mall however. If you want a spacious shopping center in Iligan, I guess you have to be contended with Gaisano Mall. Otherwise, large malls abound in CdO, a city only about an hour-drive away from Iligan. Having said that, Iligan is progressing, and it's not impossible for a large mall developer to establish presence in Iligan in the future.

confirm na lang ninyo regarding sa sm purchase ug lot diha sa tubod. duno if within or near pryce property. source ani is sa ako barkada na which hapens na iya mom is a real estate dealer.

Basi pud for SM Hypermarket or Save More na?. Unsa ba na kaha ka dak-a nga lote para magka idea ta? I remember before here in Cavite, tsismis lang sa una minggawas ang balita nga magkaSM sa molino nga area. then after a year, nag-open na ang SM Molino. diri pud sa Rosario, at first, SM Hypermarket lang daw, then after a year SM Rosario diay ang mag open. basi'g diha sa iligan, makurat na lang ta nga nagtukod na ang SM.

^ If there's anything big being constructed (or about to be constructed) in Iligan, we will know it for sure. Unless SM decides to withhold from filing the necessary permits...which I doubt that they will, we would know SM is arriving in Iligan.

Here are links to the two SSC ILIGAN videos I mentioned that have been on Youtube for about 2 years now. These video slide shows are made up from SSC-Iligan photos taken by many of the SSC Iligan regulars, assembled and packaged by gORs and put on the Youtube " SSCILIGAN " Channel.

If you want a quick way of showing Iligan to someone, these links can be very helpful !


Iligan Video 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYWej-CDjXw


Iligan Video 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_qe_8tahv8




Iligan City


Simply Amazing !

Brgy. Pugaan has a Christmas decors to watch at night.

^ If there's anything big being constructed (or about to be constructed) in Iligan, we will know it for sure. Unless SM decides to withhold from filing the necessary permits...which I doubt that they will, we would know SM is arriving in Iligan.

I heard about SM putting a mall in our city and that was 15 to 20 years ago but we know that they will be putting the mall sooner, maybe 5 to 10 years from now.

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

^^ Itlog maalat! my favorite! gutom na nuon ko!!!

kanus-a mag open ang Goldilocks-Iligan and 2nd branch of Mang Inasal???

tinangay na nang hangin ang KFC... naa man unta toy artikols nga mag open soon sa Iligan og Butuan...

^^hehehe..@regjeex, naa ka sa CdeO? paki kuhit daw adtong manager sa KFC Ketkai, hain naman tong iyang gitaho sa artikol nga KFC Iligan og Butuan? :lol:

na dili makuhit kay lajo kaajo ning Iraq... :lol: wala may kisaw lagi... pati gani sa mga jobstreet kung naa bay opening nga service crew kay mo apply nalang unta ko tig hugas og plato :D

^^hehehe..@regjeex, naa ka sa CdeO? paki kuhit daw adtong manager sa KFC Ketkai, hain naman tong iyang gitaho sa artikol nga KFC Iligan og Butuan? :lol:

Concreting of roads (orange marks) within the CBD are almost done. Kudos to Cong. Varf Belmonte. :okay:

http://i945.photobucket.com/albums/ad291/Alingatong2/map.jpg

^^
M.H. Del Pilar Street

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Iligan to open 'Wonderland'
December 12, 2010, 3:03pm

ILIGAN CITY (PIA) – The city will soon embrace a unique way of celebrating the holiday season as the “Christmas Candy Wonderland” opens this coming December 15 at the Pryce Properties, Tubod highway, this city.

City Councilor Marlene L. Young, the event chairperson, said this activity has never been tried anywhere in the Philippines--incorporating our traditional way of celebrating Christmas with something novel and exciting.

With Councilor Ruderick C. Marzo and Rosanna C. Belmonte (wife of Rep. Vicente F. Belmonte), as co-chairpersons, express their hopes to attract all sectors of the community including domestic and foreign tourists.

“This is a family-oriented affair, but on the other hand, the city would like to project its native food products specifically candies, chocolates, cakes and other delicacies for livelihood opportunities, to promote tourism and to develop and enhance the city’s image as a place to visit and enjoy for residents and visitors alike,” Young added.

Aside from merrymaking, the event organizers hope to draw the crowd’s attention to the participants’ special creations – like Candy Houses, Christmas Lanterns, and Christmas Trees – where they will be competing for prizes.

http://www.mb.com.ph (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/292407/iligan-open-wonderland)

^^
M.H. Del Pilar Street

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nice. nice. its different if the congressional district is independent. All the projects will be focused on the city alone. Thanks Congressman Belmonte.

good afternoon. anong bagong pics sa iligan or events for this christmas? I'l be having my vacation this dec. 22, I hope there will be a mini eb of ssc iligan.tnx

in fairness ha paspas ang pag semento sa dalan^^

Marveling at Maria Cristina
Source: Inquirer.net (http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/travel/travel/view/20101212-308420/Marveling__at_Maria_Cristina)
By Constantino C. Tejero
12/12/2010

Lots of local color, delicious ‘lechon,’ and the fabled waterfalls are enough reason to ‘bring a friend’ to Iligan City

THE TOURISM slogan “Huwag maging dayuhan sa sariling bayan” has become a platitude that seems to have largely fallen on deaf ears.

The Department of Tourism can’t do it alone. It should be supported by other government agencies; then it wouldn’t have to spend millions of pesos on a silly slogan.

All you may need could be a cheap flyer with the simplest message, such as: “Bring home a friend to Iligan City.”

This is a City Tourism Office campaign inviting people to personally promote Iligan to local and foreign friends, associates and relatives, and to enjoy discounts from hotels, inns, restaurants and other participating outlets (for details, call tel. no. 063-2213426).

Iligan was once part of Lanao del Norte until it became a chartered city on June 16, 1950. It is one of the major urban centers of Mindanao, with a land area of 81,337 ha (37 percent used for agriculture), 44 barangays, 14 industries, and a population of 308,100.

Located outside the country’s typhoon belt, it is one of the most touristy places in Northern Mindanao. It has been billed as the City of Magnificent Waterfalls, including the majestic Maria Cristina Falls.

Residents take pride in telling visitors their city is home to sculptress Julie Lluch, basketball player Cyrus Baguio, actors Junix Inocian and Florendo Obach, singer Nikki Bacolod, and 2009 nursing board exam topnotcher Clarice Bontol.

It is also the home of famous delicacies: Cheding’s Peanuts, Sunburst Fried Chicken, suka pinakurat (spiked vinegar), and Iligan lechon.

The city also produced last year the biggest mango in the world, certified by Guinness, at 12 in. long, 7 in. in diameter, and weighing 3.5 kg—the first time the Philippines broke the world record in the Fruits category.

Probably the biggest damper for tourists is that there is no direct flight to the city. They have to disembark at Cagayan de Oro Airport in Misamis Oriental and travel an hour and a half by land to Iligan, or if via Davao, eight hours.

More reassuring is that decent abodes are everywhere, from affordable inns to exclusive homestay complexes, from Celadon Pensionne House in Pala-o (near Iligan Medical Center), to Cheradel Suites in Villaverde (across La Salle Academy).

Whirlwind of activities

Certainly the best time to visit is during the month-long celebration of the Diyandi festival in honor of patron St. Michael the Archangel, whose feast day is Sept. 29. This year’s theme: "Wara-wara sa Iligan—ali na!” (Roaming in Iligan—come!)

The moment we arrived for a recent five-day visit, we were whisked off by tourism operations officer Pat Noel to trek down a ravine to see the hidden Tinago Falls, where tourists were picnicking on the shoal and rafting on the lagoon; then to Maze Parks & Resort, for lunch of authentic Cebuano humba; and Timoga Swimming Pools, 17 of them, fed by natural springs.

Below the pools, across the road, is the Macaraeg-Macapagal Ancestral House, a sprawling structure in International Moderne built in 1950 by former President Arroyo’s grandfather, the district engineer who supervised the construction of the Iligan-Zamboanga Road.

On its well-manicured lawn are Little Gloria’s Playhouse and a bronze statuary of her as a girl on a swing, under a tree, guided by her father.

The Kasadya street dancing the following day, which took over the city’s major arteries, was also a multi-tournament of floats, street performances, and tartanilya painting. It culminated at high noon with the awarding ceremony at Anahaw Amphitheater, arguably the largest outdoor amphitheater in Mindanao, with seating capacity of 5,000.

At Rizal Park that evening, in a fine drizzle, we witnessed the annual performance of “Comedia de San Miguel,” depicting in plaintive sing-song, stark action, and simple yet spectacular effects, the astral battle between St. Michael the Archangel and Lucifer and his cohorts. Iligan is said to be one of only two places in the country where this primitive form of theater is still being continually performed, the other being Bulacan.

The Parada de San Miguel the next day was a long, long parade of civic and government organizations. It seemed every unit in the city numbering more than five was represented, from the Office of the Mayor to the brigade of street-sweepers.

At the approach of the float of Miss Gay Iligan and his consorts, looking flamboyant yet serene, a youngster standing by his motorbike on the roadside blurted: “Bongga kaayo! Bongga kaayo!”(Cebuano equivalent of “major-major,” said twice and without any apparent irony.)

Secret of the ‘lechon’

On the morning of the fiesta, after the procession from St. Michael’s Cathedral, we drove to one barangay to learn the secret of the Iligan lechon. Here, rows and rows of houses were doing it on yards and pits; people were scampering around trying to beat lunchtime; vans, jeeps and cars were coming and going to get or deliver orders.

One man told us they were migrants from Cebu—and that was how the special technique of roasting the pig was brought over to Mindanao. So there’s more to it than lemon grass and local herbs in the pig’s belly; there’s also the special way of basting the skin. The Iligan lechon, in fact, is the same as the famous lechon Cebu, the savory kind that needs no sauce.

If it comes to that, the perfect dip would be suka pinakurat, the hot sweetish table vinegar named after a local dish of baboy sulop (wild boar) stewed in kulikot chili and vinegar fermented from tuba (coconut wine)—called pinakurat (“startled,” referring to both the frightened boar and the kick of the spices).

Iligan may not be as cosmopolitan in fine dining as neighboring Cagayan de Oro City. It has only one real café, an upscale hangout called Aruma Café. But the range of dining options is admirable: Filipino cuisine at Gazpacho’s; Southeast Asian at Iliganon; Chinese at Cheradel Suites; American and Continental at Highway 30; snacks and booze at Calda Pizza.

For pasalubong, the reliable stand-by is Cheding’s Peanuts on Sabayle Street, a one-stop shop carrying not just peanut products but also delicacies from the regions, such as Cagayan de Oro’s pastel and Davao’s durian hopia.

Or, when in season, lanzones is on every sidewalk at P25 a kilo. Several towns in Lanao del Norte and Misamis Oriental are already growing this fruit. In fact, during its Lanzones Festival, Camiguin is importing from them to boost its supply.

Fabulous sight

It has to be said: The clincher that made us decide to venture to these parts was Maria Cristina Falls, which had intrigued us since grade school when we saw a picture of it in our Social Studies textbook.

When we finally came upon the fabled waterfall, it wasn’t quite the Niagara, but it still wowed us, as it cascaded 320 ft down (twice the height of the Niagara) on a sheer cliff to Agus River, the only outlet of Lake Danao flowing 36 km north to Iligan Bay.

Of the six hydroelectric plants along the Agus, its site was the first to be constructed and developed, during the time of President Elpidio Quirino in the ’50s, accounting for the city’s early boom. It now has the NPC Nature’s Park, with ostriches, crocodiles, monkeys, a butterfly sanctuary, a zipline.

But the twin falls are said to be losing steam through the years. We urge tourists to make the effort to see this fabulous sight before global warming and human foibles reduce it to a drip and a trickle.

in fairness ha paspas ang pag semento sa dalan^^

Hmm. maayo kaayo na. I would like to see more infrastructure in Iligan and once I come home, I can see a big difference when I left. Way to go Iligan.

in fairness ha paspas ang pag semento sa dalan^^

sa ato pa, ug wala ma lone district, dili gyud ma-semento. Murag unsa pa nang tuiga wala na semento ug usab karon pa sa panahon sa pagka-congressman ni Varf.

Ang atoang CEO walay igong budget para sa rehabilitation ani atong mga kadalanan sa dakbayan? dili pwede nga ang lone district magsige og bagu ani kay daghan atobangon ang lone district nga angay pud tan-awon.

^^ Majority, if not, every peso coming from the lone district budget goes to the projects and programs of the lgu of iligan.

*Circumferential Road Three (C-3) Project
*Iligan-Bukidnon Road
*Urban Roads Development Program
*Farm-to-Market Roads
*etc. etc. etc.

Walay budget ang city government to fund these projects so to speak.

House probes 'sukang pinakurat' trade war
By RG Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at 12/14/2010 5:09 PM | Updated as of 12/14/2010 5:11 PM

MANILA, Philippines - Competition has apparently turned sour literally between a condiments giant and a startup competitor over “sukang pinakurat”, a special variety of spicy vinegar.

Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño, chairman of the House of Representatives committee on small business and entrepreneurship development, said his committee will probe how one of the giants in the condiments industry has allegedly been allowed to strangle a small, Mindanao-based suka manufacturer.

Casiño said he has filed House Resolution 577 to investigate the violations committed by Southeast Asia Foods, Inc. (SAFI), makers of Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat Spiced Tuba Vinegar, of the tradename and trademark of Green Gold Gourmet Foods, Inc., original maker of the Suka Pinakurat brand.

SAFI is listed as the manufacturer and distributor of Datu Puti Lines, Mang Tomas, Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil, and Nelicom Lines, among others. It is said that SAFI is lording it over the condiments market.

In contrast, GGGFI is a small suka manufacturer based in Iligan City. Its main product is the Suka Pinakurat, which they registered with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office in 2006, Australia’s Intellectual Property Office in 2008 and the United States Patent Office in 2009.

In a statement and in a press conference with House media, Casino said“Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat” appears to violate Section 123 of the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act 8293) which states that a mark "cannot be registered if it is identical or confusingly similar to an already registered mark. As such, it may be considered a trademark infringement, which is a form of unfair competition.”

"In effect, DTI and [Intellectual Property Office] has allowed SAFI to grossly push aside a successful small business brand by eating into its hard-earned niche in the local and even the international market,” he added.

Casino said the DTI should prohibit Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat from selling their version of Suka Pinakurat until the matter is resolved. "It is only right that we hear this to come up with new policies that will prevent big businesses from eating up the success of small corporations,” he said.

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/12/14/10/house-probes-trade-war-over-sukang-pinakurat)

^^ Majority, if not, every peso coming from the lone district budget goes to the projects and programs of the lgu of iligan.

*Circumferential Road Three (C-3) Project
*Iligan-Bukidnon Road
*Urban Roads Development Program
*Farm-to-Market Roads
*etc. etc. etc.

Walay budget ang city government to fund these projects so to speak.

Kana hinuon wala kay dagko man na..Pero ang city streets? that should be left to the CEO's care. Ayahay kaayo sila mag-agad ra sa lone district para sa rehab aning mga dalan sa syudad. Rehabilitatio and maintenance ilaha na. Okay lang ang lone district mosugod og semento. Our local offices should their work and work their purpose. Basin ang mahitabo ani, magsige nalang og hangad sa budget sa congressman para aning mga butang nga dapat ang LGU ang mag-gasto.

Guys, open na karon ang GOLDILOCKS.

Cruz Designated RDC Chairman for Northern Mindanao
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
by:Melvin T. Anggot,Virgilio C.

Iligan City, PHILIPPINES -Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz formally received his designation from Malacañang as Chairman of the Regional Development Council of Region X last December 10.

This makes Mayor Cruz the alter ego of the president, His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III particularly in talks with regard to the economic development in Northern Mindanao for 2010 to 2013.

It was learned from Mayor Cruz that he will be attending the quarterly meeting of the cabinet in Malacañang.

The mayor will see the regional officials of the National Economic Development Authority in Cagayan de Oro on December 16. The chief executive will check on the status of major projects in Northern Mindanao like the Laguindingan International Airport, Mindanao Railway System, Panguil Bay Bridge and others.

Mayor Cruz will also attend the meeting of RDC chairmen of different regions in Mindanao for the launching of the Mindanao Strategic Development Framework for years 2010 to 2020.

Solon defends Mindanao’s original ‘sukang pinakurat’
by Mindanao Insider on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10:31am

A militant party-list congressman is coming to the rescue of a Mindanao food company that supposedly originated "sukang pinakurat."
*
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño, chairman of the House of Representatives committee on small busi-
ness and entrepreneurship development, said his committee will probe how one of the giants in the condiments industry has allegedly been allowed to strangle a small, Mindanao-based suka manufacturer.
*
He identified the* Mindanao-based manufacturer as* Green Gold Gourmet Foods, Inc. based in Iligan City. Its main product is the Suka Pinakurat,* registered with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office in 2006, Australia’s Intellectual Property Office in 2008 and the United States Patent Office in 2009.
Casiño said he has filed House Resolution 577 to investigate the violations allegedly committed by Southeast Asia Foods, Inc. (SAFI).
*
SAFI is listed as the manufacturer and distributor of Datu Puti Lines, Mang Tomas, Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil, and Nelicom Lines, among others. SAFI is known to lord over the condiments market.
*
In a statement, Casino said “Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat” appears to violate Section 123 of the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act 8293) which states that a mark "cannot be registered if it is identical or confusingly similar to an already registered mark. As such, it may be considered a trademark infringement, which is a form of unfair competition.”
*
"In effect, DTI and [Intellectual Property Office] has allowed SAFI to grossly push aside a successful small business brand by eating into its hard-earned niche in the local and even the international market,” he added.
*
Casino said the DTI should prohibit Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat from selling their version of Suka Pinakurat until the matter is resolved. "It is only right that we hear this to come up with new policies that will prevent big businesses from eating up the success of small corporations,” he said.

Solon defends Mindanao’s original ‘sukang pinakurat’
by Mindanao Insider on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10:31am

A militant party-list congressman is coming to the rescue of a Mindanao food company that supposedly originated "sukang pinakurat."
*
Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño, chairman of the House of Representatives committee on small busi-
ness and entrepreneurship development, said his committee will probe how one of the giants in the condiments industry has allegedly been allowed to strangle a small, Mindanao-based suka manufacturer.
*
He identified the* Mindanao-based manufacturer as* Green Gold Gourmet Foods, Inc. based in Iligan City. Its main product is the Suka Pinakurat,* registered with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office in 2006, Australia’s Intellectual Property Office in 2008 and the United States Patent Office in 2009.
Casiño said he has filed House Resolution 577 to investigate the violations allegedly committed by Southeast Asia Foods, Inc. (SAFI).
*
SAFI is listed as the manufacturer and distributor of Datu Puti Lines, Mang Tomas, Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil, and Nelicom Lines, among others. SAFI is known to lord over the condiments market.
*
In a statement, Casino said “Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat” appears to violate Section 123 of the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act 8293) which states that a mark "cannot be registered if it is identical or confusingly similar to an already registered mark. As such, it may be considered a trademark infringement, which is a form of unfair competition.”
*
"In effect, DTI and [Intellectual Property Office] has allowed SAFI to grossly push aside a successful small business brand by eating into its hard-earned niche in the local and even the international market,” he added.
*
Casino said the DTI should prohibit Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat from selling their version of Suka Pinakurat until the matter is resolved. "It is only right that we hear this to come up with new policies that will prevent big businesses from eating up the success of small corporations,” he said.


That is sad to hear, but here in the US, Pinoys always patronize the Original Sukang Pinakurat from Iligan. I was in Missouri and you can always find this product in an Asian store.

in fairness ha paspas ang pag semento sa dalan^^

in fairness paspas jud pero 3-5 years from now paspas pud ni mangaliki..pusta-anay o pusta kwarta diay....:lol::lol::lol:

Guys, open na karon ang GOLDILOCKS.

wow..ang Mang Inasal anus-a kaha no?

Kana hinuon wala kay dagko man na..Pero ang city streets? that should be left to the CEO's care. Ayahay kaayo sila mag-agad ra sa lone district para sa rehab aning mga dalan sa syudad. Rehabilitatio and maintenance ilaha na. Okay lang ang lone district mosugod og semento. Our local offices should their work and work their purpose. Basin ang mahitabo ani, magsige nalang og hangad sa budget sa congressman para aning mga butang nga dapat ang LGU ang mag-gasto.


i agree tonzi. the bulk of the city budget is spent on maintenance and operations. halos ang kita sa syudad gi-sweldo lang sa mga empleyado. but there's a ray of hope next year, when the city government shall have stopped implementing what the call so as "equal share" to the barangays. hopefully this consolidated budget will be allocated primarily to targeted priority projects by the city like road concreting. gamay ra daw kita ang siyudad karon, ang atong city ordinance sa tax and licenses kinahanglan na daw i update, kay na erode na sa inflation. si konsehal marzo ang gitakdang nagtuki aning butanga, og kahigayonan nga naghimo og series of public hearings para ma-amendahan kini sa tukmang kantidad nga angayan ibayad para sa mga taxes, permits, og licenses.

unlike the honorable congressman who has the bulk of his PDAF for projects, because he only maintains an small number of staff to pay for their salaries.

Solon defends Mindanao’s original ‘sukang pinakurat’
by Mindanao Insider on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at 10:31am

A militant party-list congressman is coming to the rescue of a Mindanao food company that supposedly originated "sukang pinakurat."
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Bayan Muna Rep. Teddy Casiño, chairman of the House of Representatives committee on small busi-
ness and entrepreneurship development, said his committee will probe how one of the giants in the condiments industry has allegedly been allowed to strangle a small, Mindanao-based suka manufacturer.
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He identified the* Mindanao-based manufacturer as* Green Gold Gourmet Foods, Inc. based in Iligan City. Its main product is the Suka Pinakurat,* registered with the Philippine Intellectual Property Office in 2006, Australia’s Intellectual Property Office in 2008 and the United States Patent Office in 2009.
Casiño said he has filed House Resolution 577 to investigate the violations allegedly committed by Southeast Asia Foods, Inc. (SAFI).
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SAFI is listed as the manufacturer and distributor of Datu Puti Lines, Mang Tomas, Golden Fiesta Cooking Oil, and Nelicom Lines, among others. SAFI is known to lord over the condiments market.
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In a statement, Casino said “Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat” appears to violate Section 123 of the Intellectual Property Code (Republic Act 8293) which states that a mark "cannot be registered if it is identical or confusingly similar to an already registered mark. As such, it may be considered a trademark infringement, which is a form of unfair competition.”
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"In effect, DTI and [Intellectual Property Office] has allowed SAFI to grossly push aside a successful small business brand by eating into its hard-earned niche in the local and even the international market,” he added.
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Casino said the DTI should prohibit Datu Puti Pinoy Kurat from selling their version of Suka Pinakurat until the matter is resolved. "It is only right that we hear this to come up with new policies that will prevent big businesses from eating up the success of small corporations,” he said.

mao na ni akong giingon sa una ba, there is no way that DATU PUTI can coin the word "KURAT" and use it into their vinegar brand. Sukang Pinakurat and its owners have the right to ask for the DTI's concern on this matter.

"Pinakurat" is a unique name gyud na coined from how a dish is prepared which is the baboy sulop.

Datu Puti is very malicious on coining such word. Maybe because they found out that this "small" vinegar from Iligan is already exporting abroad and they want to get a slice of that too.

tama.Dapat jud nila ilisan ila(Datu Puti) name sa suka. Iligan ra jud ng pInakurat.

mao na ni akong giingon sa una ba, there is no way that DATU PUTI can coin the word "KURAT" and use it into their vinegar brand. Sukang Pinakurat and its owners have the right to ask for the DTI's concern on this matter.

"Pinakurat" is a unique name gyud na coined from how a dish is prepared which is the baboy sulop.

Datu Puti is very malicious on coining such word. Maybe because they found out that this "small" vinegar from Iligan is already exporting abroad and they want to get a slice of that too.

Maayo ni nga lakang ni Rep. Casino. Dakong damyos kini. In the other side, this will boost more sukang pinakurat popularity. :cheers:

Cruz Designated RDC Chairman for Northern Mindanao
Tuesday, 14 December 2010
by:Melvin T. Anggot,Virgilio C.

Iligan City, PHILIPPINES -Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz formally received his designation from Malacañang as Chairman of the Regional Development Council of Region X last December 10.

This makes Mayor Cruz the alter ego of the president, His Excellency Benigno Simeon Aquino III particularly in talks with regard to the economic development in Northern Mindanao for 2010 to 2013.

It was learned from Mayor Cruz that he will be attending the quarterly meeting of the cabinet in Malacañang.

The mayor will see the regional officials of the National Economic Development Authority in Cagayan de Oro on December 16. The chief executive will check on the status of major projects in Northern Mindanao like the Laguindingan International Airport, Mindanao Railway System, Panguil Bay Bridge and others.

Mayor Cruz will also attend the meeting of RDC chairmen of different regions in Mindanao for the launching of the Mindanao Strategic Development Framework for years 2010 to 2020.

I expect more on Mayor Cruz' leadership for RDC. Hope all mentioned above huge project will smoothly turn into reality:okay:

saw this in the Dumaguete Thread. Just sharing.


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The New Philippine P1,000 Bill
Obverse: Josefa Llanes Escoda, Vicente P. Lim, and Jose Abad Santos
Reverse: Tubbataha Reef Marine Park and the South Sea Pearl, which is produced by oysters that thrive in the South Seas which the Sulu Sea is a part of


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The New Philippine P500 Bill
Obverse: Corazon Aquino and Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Reverse: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River National Park and the blue-naped parrot, which thrives in the forests of Palawan and Mindoro


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The New Philippine P200 Bill
Obverse: Diosdado Macapagal
Reverse: Chocolate Hills and the Philippine tarsier, one of the world's smallest primates


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The New Philippine P100 Bill
Obverse: Manuel A. Roxas
Reverse: Mayon Volcano and "butanding" or whale shark, the world's largest living fish which is the main attraction of Donsol, Sorsogon


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The New Philippine P50 Bill
Obverse: Sergio Osmeña
Reverse: Taal Lake and the Giant Trevally (locally known as Maliputo), a delicious milky fish which thrives only in the waters of the lake


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The New Philippine P20 Bill
Obverse: Manuel L. Quezon
Reverse: Banaue Rice Terraces and a palm civet from the Cordilleras, which are famous for producing the coffee alamid


Source (http://noypistuff.blogspot.com/2010/12/philippine-peso-bills-new-look.html)

^^ Nice :)

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...and in Iligan City, both the young and old are flocking to Candy Wonderland filled with candy houses, Christmas trees, and lanterns. -- Report from Israel Malasa, ABS-CBN News

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/Candy_Wonderland_Iligan1.JPG)

dry kaau ang dalan sa iligan...wla man lay christmas lights...aha nman ang kwarta gi butang??

ga effort rman og decorate ang mga big establishments sa syudad oie

I am trying to figure out what the Candy Wonderland is, is it a display or is it a display and an event where people get Christmas Candy and other festive seasonal delights ?

The part about this that just slightly alters my comprehension of this beautiful scene, is imagining being there in your kind of climate where to me, I always accociate Christmas with cold temps and maybe even some snow.

Temps here have been about Minus 10 Deg C. ( between 10 and 20 Deg F ) and it has been more than once that I have thought about the climate in Iligan I experienced in what seems like just a few weeks ago.

This year I have my " Made In Iligan " Christmas tree. Maybe that will warm things up for me a bit just thinking about it.


Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/Candy_Wonderland_Iligan1.JPG

...and in Iligan City, both the young and old are flocking to Candy Wonderland filled with candy houses, Christmas trees, and lanterns. -- Report from Israel Malasa, ABS-CBN News

http://www.abs-cbnnews.com (http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sites/default/files/a_images/topics/lifestyle/Candy_Wonderland_Iligan1.JPG)

dili mailhan namong naas gawas kung asa ning lugara. palihug kuno, Alingatong ug punting ining dapita. salamat!
Malipayong Pasko sa tanan!:banana: :cheers2:

Maayo ni nga lakang ni Rep. Casino. Dakong damyos kini. In the other side, this will boost more sukang pinakurat popularity. :cheers:

i hope cong. belmonte should also bring it up. its unlikely to think that rep casino who is based in manila is the first to have this on the floor of congress.

i hope cong. belmonte should also bring it up. its unlikely to think that rep casino who is based in manila is the first to have this on the floor of congress.

Actually Rep. Casiño is the chairman of the small medium enterprise in the lower house, that is why he bring this matter first.

Actually Rep. Casiño is the chairman of the small medium enterprise in the lower house, that is why he bring this matter first.

ah k. thanx sa info

P2.6-B Agus 6 rehab gets RDC-X approval
By NELSON V. CONSTANTINO, Editor-in-Chief
with RUTCHIE C. AGUHOB, Contributor
Post Published: 20 December 2010
Author: BWM


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THE Regional Development Council in Northern Mindanao is pushing for the uprating of the aging Agus 6 hydroelectric power plant to further extend its economic life for another 30 years and eventually solve the power shortage being experienced in Mindanao.

The proposed rehabilitation would cost at least P2.633 billion which will be sourced from the internal cash generation of the National Power Corp. (Napocor).

The amount would include the project base costs, price contingency and interests during construction, for this run-of-river type of hydroelectric power plant located in Brgy. Fuentes, Iligan City.

National Economic and Development Council-10 Regional Director Leon M. Dacanay, Jr. said the uprating project is one of the priority power development generation projects included in the 2004-2010 Regional Development Plan of Northern Mindanao.

Found to be economically and financially viable, the project aims to increase Agus 6 HEP’s rated capacity by 12.0MW, from 50.0MW to 62.0MW, increase its dependable capacity from 25MW to 35MW and to improve the plant factor to 57 percent.

Dacanay, vice-chairperson of RDC-X, said the Agus 6 HEP Units 1 & 2 were commissioned in 1953 and 1956, respectively, but have not undergone any major rehabilitation other than the replacement of locally fabricated, spare parts and materials and regular repair and maintenance since their commissioning dates.

Previously approved by NEDA and the Investment Coordination Committee (ICC) in December 2006, implementation of the proposed uprating project had not taken off because of failures in the bidding process.

Since the project had not been implemented within 18 months from its approval by ICC, that year, it has been re-submitted by NPC for ICC review, in accordance with its guidelines and procedures, after which it got the RDC-X endorsement, last year, Dacanay said.

Earlier, Napocor President Froilan A. Tampinco has been pessimistic that funds for the project would not be available to pursue the Agus rehabilitation.

Tampinco said the rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangui complex is expected to bring the power plants back to its full capacity of 700 megawatts (MW) and 255 MW include dredging.

“For the rehabilitation works that is needed to bring up additional capacity for our hydropower facilities in Mindanao, it will cost around P2 billion to put in an additional of about 100 MW to 200 MW capacity.” Tampinco said, “But if we would like to add or update some of the facilities, for instance the Pulangui [power plant] which will include the cost of dredging, then we’re looking at spending about P3 billion.”

He said that Napocor is evaluating how to go about the rehabilitation.

Since Napocor is disallowed by law to raise funds for power generation projects, Mr. Tampinco said funds for rehabilitation of Agus and Pulangui will have to be sourced through the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM).

PSALM President Emmanuel R. Ledesma, Jr. said that PSALM has not provided for rehabilitation costs.

“Except for the regular operations and maintenance of Agus-Pulangui, we have not provided for rehab cost in the 2011 budget. We will need supplemental budget for any major rehab and additional borrowings to finance that budget,” Mr. Ledesma said.

“Raising funding for the Agus-Pulangui rehab will also depend on the directions of the board and should be considered in our financing and liability management programs,” he added.

The Agus hydropower plant has seven units with a combined generation total of 700 MW.

The first of the seven units was constructed in 1953, and the newest one started operation in 1992. Agus is located in Lanao del Sur.
The Pulangui hydropower plant in Bukidnon generates 255 MW and began operations in 1985.

Currently the power plants are operating at a derated capacity of around 200 MW to 300 MW.

The Agus-Pulangui power complex supplies about 55% of the power supply of Mindanao.

Both hydroelectric plants were scheduled to be privatized next year but the House Committee on Energy resolved to put on hold the privatization of the complex.

Lanao del Norte exceeds revenue targets
Post Published: 17 December 2010
Author: BWM



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Cattle buyers need to pay a shipping permit fee for cows bought in Lanao del Norte and transported to other provinces. This fee is pegged at P50/head and collected by the Provincial Treasurer’s Office

Tubod, Lanao del Norte – The Lanao del Norte LGU again exceeded its local revenue collection targets for calendar year 2009.

This was learned during the 4th Quarter Regional Conference and Workshop of Treasurers and Assessors of Region 10 held last December 13-15, 2010 at De Luxe Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City.

The provincial government overshot its collection in the Business and Other Taxes category by 134%, collected 744% of its targeted Fees and Charges, and exceeded its Economic Enterprise quota by 107%.

“We attribute this achievement to the strong political will of Gov. Khalid Dimaporo”, Provincial Treasurer Mildred Hingco said.

Another top performing LGU in the province with outstanding revenue collection is the interior town of Nunungan who also got 138% collection in the real property tax category.

This is the third year in a row that Lanao del Norte was awarded as one of the top achievers in tax collection by the Department of Finance Region 10.

“We call on all our taxpayers to continue supporting our government by paying the correct amount of taxes on time. This will ultimately translate to better services for the people”, Gingco concluded. VNL/GL/TJO

dili mailhan namong naas gawas kung asa ning lugara. palihug kuno, Alingatong ug punting ining dapita. salamat!
Malipayong Pasko sa tanan!:banana: :cheers2:

Pryce Business Park :)

Pryce Business Park :)


Sa Tubod mani sir alingatong no?

Merry xmas Iliganon.Nanjan na ako bukas sa Iligan and makalaag na jud ko sa GMall.Sana may mini EB ang SSc Iligan.

Merry xmas Iliganon.Nanjan na ako bukas sa Iligan and makalaag na jud ko sa GMall.Sana may mini EB ang SSc Iligan.

Same here.. Gikan sad ko ug Cebu.. just arrived yesterday..

oo nga no para mameet sad nato ang taga ssc this xmas.

First Set

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2nd Set

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Third Set

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Fourth Set

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I heard about SM putting a mall in our city and that was 15 to 20 years ago but we know that they will be putting the mall sooner, maybe 5 to 10 years from now.

That's 4 sure BRO! God Willing!

Mimbalot Falls
Iligan City

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Merry Christmas Iligan



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A great place to visit at any time of the year !




Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Witness the Fireworks display tonight at 9 pm, Gaisano Mall brought to you by Phoenix Fireworks.

Merry Christmas Iligan



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A great place to visit at any time of the year !




Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Merry Christmas too Mr. Bob!

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Malipayong Pasko sa tanan.

Maayong Pasko! :)

Merry Christmas Everyone! :)

^^Maayong pasko pud sa inyong tanan!

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Maayo kaayo pagkahimo. Hulam nato kadyot. pasko bitaw. :)

Witness the Fireworks display tonight at 9 pm, Gaisano Mall brought to you by Phoenix Fireworks.


If you missed them in person or could not be there, here is some nice video of the event on Youtube in two parts.

The ooooohhhhsss and ahhhhas of the audience sound just about the same as here in New York when we have fireworks on the 4th of July, Independence Day. That is our major " fireworks " day of the year here.

thanks to "rhey0330" for posting this on Youtube to share some of " Christmas In Iligan " with the rest of the world. Many thanks also to all of those that posted the Christmas Candyland Exhibit at Pryce.


Christmas Fireworks Display in Iligan City Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aosHMJRSCiE


Part Two

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



Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Marry Christmas To All

A child's wonder
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Colorful horse costumes
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Colorful horse costumes
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White Parols
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Mall Interior 1
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Mall Interior 2
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Happy New Year Everyone!

^^
@Albert: What camera did you use to take those pictures?

cheers!

Mall Interior 1
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Mall Interior 2
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Happy New Year Everyone!

Nindot kaayo brod. Tiyak na nindot pud imo camera...

Nindot gyud kaayo. :okay: He's using a Nikon D90 Camera. :)

Nindot gyud kaayo. :okay: He's using a Nikon D90 Camera. :)

Cool...Nice jud kaayo diay...i process dayon sa LR or PS. ok kaayo.

:dance:

asay mas nindot ang Canon T1 Rebel or Nikon D90. I am planning to buy Nikon D7000.... :)

Nindot gyud kaayo. :okay: He's using a Nikon D90 Camera. :)

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i would like to congratulate Mayor Cruz for a job well done in negotiating the kidnapping incident in iligan!two thumbs up!!

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!:banana:

^^
@Albert: What camera did you use to take those pictures?

cheers!

Nikon D90. :-)

Nindot kaayo brod. Tiyak na nindot pud imo camera...

Salamat. :-)

Nindot gyud kaayo. :okay: He's using a Nikon D90 Camera. :)

Thank you sir. :-)

Ali, nice pics. Keep the up the coverage :-) Daghan kaayo tao ganiha sa Gaisano Mall.

HAPPY NEW YEAR ILIGAN CITY



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A Great place to visit at any time of the year !


Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Happy New Year to all. Grabe and pabuto ug fireworks agig pagsugat sa bag-ong tuig. Napuno ug aso ang mga dalan. I'll post some of the fireworks photos soon. Di gyud kompleto ang celebrasyon kung walay fireworks sa Iligan. Again, Happy New Year to all of us. :cheers:

Ali, nice pics. Keep the up the coverage :-) Daghan kaayo tao ganiha sa Gaisano Mall.

Thank you Sir. Pero mas patsada gyud imong mga kuha. Hope to meet you Sir ug happy new year to you. :cheers:

A Christmas and New Year 2011 Greeting from the Karlsson Family of Sweeden on Youtube. They made some nice videos of their visit to Iligan a year or two ago.

@ Alingatong, from some of the scenes in this video, it looks like I am not the only one that enjoys viewing the wires on the poles and some of the antennas on the rooftops.

You just never really know what is going to attract someones interest to visit !


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19SMuiV4c7M


Iligan City

Simply Amazing !

Nikon D90. :-)

I find that Nikon is more confusing to use than Canon or probably just because Im used to Canon. :nuts:

Fireworks in the sky during the New Year's eve in Iligan. :cheers:

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Fireworks in the sky during the New Year's eve in Iligan. :cheers:

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Boom na boom ang celebration diha. Here in NY it is so quite..

I find that Nikon is more confusing to use than Canon or probably just because Im used to Canon. :nuts:

Hmmm, I found Canon also very difficult because i am used to Nikon. Mine is D60.

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Happy New Year Iligan! :D

God bless.

Happy New Year Iligan! :D

God bless.

^^

Happy New Year to everyone...welcome to Iligan thread mark...you might want to visit Iligan,just PM me or my brother...:cheers:

Happy New Year to all Iliganons and Cagayanons. Hope this year would be better than last year. More investments and economic activities to the region and may the eternal love of our Lord be with the people. Peace and prosperity be to the Philippines and all the cities and towns.

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nice.. kay na develop nani nga space... kaysa sauna.. nga litchon manok..:lol:

sa pagadian pud.. same project.. second branch sa mang inasal og goldilocks....:cheers: magka tugma...:)

Kanindot sa GAISANO SUPERCITY MALL

Kanindot sa GAISANO SUPERCITY MALL

Hayz grabe jud kanindot. We are proud of it and I hope another mall will rise sooner in our beloved city.:banana::banana::banana::banana:

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tugnaw ba ang gaisano ninyo dha, dito sa butuan ilang gidistribute ang aircon, sa ist floor aircon, sa second flor wala, sa third flor partial ra , ang sinehan fan ra sab ang ginamit, ang mga sales ladies dito humihingi ng sensilyo pag bumili ka, ganoon rin ba sa gmall iligan ???

tugnaw ba ang gaisano ninyo dha, dito sa butuan ilang gidistribute ang aircon, sa ist floor aircon, sa second flor wala, sa third flor partial ra , ang sinehan fan ra sab ang ginamit, ang mga sales ladies dito humihingi ng sensilyo pag bumili ka, ganoon rin ba sa gmall iligan ???

I don't know if that is the case in Iligan. But in CDO it's working pretty well. I hope not and really sure it is not like there because people in Iligan really likes Gaisano Mall.

tugnaw ba ang gaisano ninyo dha, dito sa butuan ilang gidistribute ang aircon, sa ist floor aircon, sa second flor wala, sa third flor partial ra , ang sinehan fan ra sab ang ginamit, ang mga sales ladies dito humihingi ng sensilyo pag bumili ka, ganoon rin ba sa gmall iligan ???

nope, gmall iligan is air-conditioning system is working well, even sa cinemas, if fact pwede ka mag jocket sa mall. kay bugnaw ang mall, maski naa lang ka sa gawas sa mall pag open sa glass door sa mall ang ka bugnaw mo gawas.. but when it comes to sensilyo, sometimes mag ask sila labaw nang buntag pero dili man always

^^
.. because they are running out of coins.

Its time to introduce the contactless debit cards to get rid of coins.
:cheers:

Bugnaw gyud bitaw ang Gaisano Mall Iligan labi na gyud ang sulod sa sinehan. :)

ABAGA SPRING SOURCE DEVELOPMENT
By Jaime Sato

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:banana::banana:

lami kaau i laag sa Gaisano Mall ug udto kay ma bugnawan jud ka.

Soooo nice! Hopefully hapit na jud mahuman ang project. Dili na jud mag lisod sa tubig.

Ngano man tood nga g ilisan ang Mimbalot ug Mambalot Falls?

for those iliganons who are away from home u can now listen live at real time to "the Edge" 95.9FM ( your ipod radio) over the internet.. just click this link below:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/ege959fm

You can also listen to "The Edge" 95.9 FM @ Iligan City Online Community (http://iligancityonline.com). Or you can visit them on this link http://iligancityonline.com/page/edge-fm

I hope dli lang another mall but a 2 or more! I saw someone posted "Iligan City as the Regional Center" you can find the post here http://iligancityonline.com/profiles/blogs/iligan-city-as-regional-center

Guys, unsay naa sa likod sa ladies burger kay gibuldos lagi.

I hope dli lang another mall but a 2 or more! I saw someone posted "Iligan City as the Regional Center" you can find the post here http://iligancityonline.com/profiles/blogs/iligan-city-as-regional-center

Possible na siya pero should be after the Laguindingan airport is operational. maayo na nga plano to decongest CDO and adds boom to its sister city Iligan..

tugnaw ba ang gaisano ninyo dha, dito sa butuan ilang gidistribute ang aircon, sa ist floor aircon, sa second flor wala, sa third flor partial ra , ang sinehan fan ra sab ang ginamit, ang mga sales ladies dito humihingi ng sensilyo pag bumili ka, ganoon rin ba sa gmall iligan ???

the last time ko sa gaisano butuan.. mura rag electric fan ang gamit..:lol: grabe ka igang... :)

basa akong ilok pati bugan :D

the last time ko sa gaisano butuan.. mura rag electric fan ang gamit..:lol: grabe ka igang... :)

basa akong ilok pati bugan :D

lge.. ngano kaha wala na nila na fix... ang gaisano sa iligan.. grabe ka bugnaw.. murag naa sa fridge...

dugay naman sad ang gmall sa butuan.. 2002 man cguro.. wala na nila gi atiman... ayha na sila mo kisaw kung magsugod na ang Robinsons..pero dili gihapon na mawalaan og tao kay barato ra man... bukot bukot ra lagi nga mall.. :bash:

anyways barato man gyud ang gaisano.. perme mag sale...

Centennial Beach, Dalipuga, Iligan
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:applause: Very nice!

Centennial Beach, Dalipuga, Iligan
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kakatakot naman maligo dito.. daming bato..

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The Strip

pls kung alam nyo paano macontact si stephen gaisano, pakisabi na ayusin naman nya ang gmall butuan, palitan ang manager dahil walang ka efort efort ayusin ang mall , milyones naman kita nila dito dahil entire gcaraga sa kanila nagshopping , baka di alam ni stephen gaisano ang condition ng gmall butuan , thru this thread malaman na nya na it is deteriorating

maagi-an na dayon ang Limunsudan Falls ani nga Iligan-Bukidnon road?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/2d/Limunsudan_Falls.jpg
the best:)

gi-texan ko sa tag-iya sa gmall.. nga wala daw plans mag renovate ang gmall... pag naa daw mo liki nga ding ding.. taplakan lang daw og kawayan.... joke... :D :hilarious

pls kung alam nyo paano macontact si stephen gaisano, pakisabi na ayusin naman nya ang gmall butuan, palitan ang manager dahil walang ka efort efort ayusin ang mall , milyones naman kita nila dito dahil entire gcaraga sa kanila nagshopping , baka di alam ni stephen gaisano ang condition ng gmall butuan , thru this thread malaman na nya na it is deteriorating

kakatakot naman maligo dito.. daming bato..

On the contrary it is not. :)

pls kung alam nyo paano macontact si stephen gaisano, pakisabi na ayusin naman nya ang gmall butuan, palitan ang manager dahil walang ka efort efort ayusin ang mall , milyones naman kita nila dito dahil entire gcaraga sa kanila nagshopping , baka di alam ni stephen gaisano ang condition ng gmall butuan , thru this thread malaman na nya na it is deteriorating

On the part of Gmall Iligan...I can say it is well airconditioned but there are lots of details in the mall operations that they can improve more...and worse needs more attention on their services especially at the supermarket. As far as the whole mall is concerned, I think Gaisano is just keen on the "cover of the book" than the "contents" that it has. :ohno:

Mall Interior 1
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Mall Interior 2
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Happy New Year Everyone!

good use of the WA lens, there. :applause:
get a wider one, even a super WA. results can be astonishing. :)
I'm happy to see the pix in the forum getting better and better. :cheers2:

Boom na boom ang celebration diha. Here in NY it is so quite..

you missed this one? :cheers2:
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I missed this one.
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ugh!... how do you embed a youtube video here? :lol:

Weekend Night Market sa Iligan magbukas na sa Pebrero 4; EEDMO magsugod na pagpangdawat sa aplikasyon


Magsugod na sa adlaw’ng Lunes, Enero 10, ang pagpangdawat sa aplikasyon niadtong interesadong makapaninda sa ipahigayong Weekend Night Market diha sa plaza publiko ning siyudad.

Nag-awhag si City Councilor Frederick Siao sa mga interesadong mosalmot niini sa gilayong pagbisita sa Economic Enterprise Development and Management Office (EEDMO) alang sa ilang reserbasyon tungod kay limitado lamang ang bakanteng stalls sa matag section.

Gibutyag sa Chairman sa Committee on Trade, Industry and Commerce sa konseho nga aduna na’y nakadesinyo nga pahimutangan sa ukay-ukay, footwear, kitchenwares, groceries, general merchandise, mga pagka-on ug ilimnon sama sa “turô-turô”, barbecue stands, softdrinks, ilimnong makahubog, pan, biscuits, balut, nagkalain-laing home-made foods ug uban pa.


Sumala pa usab ni Konsehal Siao, magbukas ang Weekend Night Market sa Iligan karong umaabot nga Pebrero 4 ug magpadayon na kini matag Biyernes ug Sabado sa gabii. (mta) :)

Mga plano sa ICTMO ning tuig 2011 gisaysay atubangan sa media

Gisaysay ni Acting City Administrator Pacificador Lluch, Jr. atol sa press conference sacity hall kagahapong adlaw nga mihan-ay karon og plano ang Iligan City Traffic Management Office (ICTMO) alang sa ilang mga paglihok ning tuig 2011.

Miasoy si Lluch nga nakatutok ang maong plano sa ICTMO sa upat ka mga aspeto. Kini mao ang pagpalig-on sa ICTMO isip usa ka organisasyon, pagpatuman sa tukmang imprastraktura sa trapiko, pagpa-usbaw sa iyang kapabilidad pagpatuman sa balaod-trapiko ug paghatag gahum sa kababayen-an nga mamahimong kaabag sa traffic management.

Kabahin sa nahisgutang mga aspeto ang paghimo sa ICTMO nga usa ka full-blown office, dugang training sa mga enforcers, pagpalig-on sa traffic engineering, pagbutang og dugang traffic lights, pagpahimutang ug tukmang parking areas, pag-improve sa mgasidewalk, pagpakigtambayayong sa mga tunghaan ug civic clubs, pagbaton og mga lady traffic enforcers ug pagpalapad sa adbokasiya niini.

Aron pagsuta sa ka-epektibo sa maong mga plano, gipili sa ICTMO ang kanto sa mga dalang Roxas ug Quezon ngadto sa kanto sa mga dalang Bonifacio ug Mariano Badelles, Sr. nga unang dapit diin kini i-implementar.

Magsugod ang implementasyon karong sunod nga semana. (mta)

We'll see! :)

Anahaw Amphitheater

By Shalimar Lagcao :cheers:

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I will do it for you :cheers:


NTj0xguXoR8?fs=1


you missed this one? :cheers2:
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I missed this one.
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ugh!... how do you embed a youtube video here? :lol:

Centennial Beach, Dalipuga, Iligan
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nice kaayo.i saw you man taking this pic.kauban nimu tong naa sa taas nga sakyanan?diha rako sa imu luyo adto nangihi.wala ko magpakita kay siguro ako ang imu piktyuran nga nangihi...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Sa ato pa ang Iligan mg night cafe na? Wow!

pls kung alam nyo paano macontact si stephen gaisano, pakisabi na ayusin naman nya ang gmall butuan, palitan ang manager dahil walang ka efort efort ayusin ang mall , milyones naman kita nila dito dahil entire gcaraga sa kanila nagshopping , baka di alam ni stephen gaisano ang condition ng gmall butuan , thru this thread malaman na nya na it is deteriorating

Maybe that issue is still new and they are already planning on how to fix that. Please give them time because I really don't think they won't fix that.

Yes I agree with you. How I wish mahuman na ang Laguindingan Airport and mg start na daun ila operations.

wala man cguroy g buldos dha ako nahinomdoman naa new establishment g tukod murag Monterey ang naa dha tapad sa Citi Hardware.

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The Strip
Shoppe 24, a "new kid on the block" 24-hour convenience store in Iligan, would have its 4th branch opened in the city by March of this year. It would be located along Tibanga-Tambo Highway right across H30.



On another news: Sports Buck KTV Bar in Tibanga will be adding 9 more rooms to accommodate the growing demands of Iliganons for a first-class and luxurious KTV facilities. On top of that, a billiard hall will also be added to the bar, which will be located on the 3rd floor of the building.



G-Mart, another newly established convenience store located in Gerona, Tambo, is now open and is actually adding more floorspace to accommodate more customers. (I saw Samuel Marata there last December 28 hanging out with his fellow La Sallites. He's actually taller than I thought.)



The developments that I'm seeing in Iligan, which is, in fact, stretching to all the outskirts of the city is getting very exciting. I'd love to see Iligan grow so that more jobs will be created.

Aboitiz obtains incentives for rehab of 2 ferry boats
by Julito G. Rada
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Manila Standard Today


The Board of Investments has granted fiscal incentives to the P1.534-billion modernization project of Aboitiz Transport System Corp., the former shipping unit of Aboitiz Equity Ventures, documents from the agency show.

Aboitiz Transport is acquiring and rehabilitating two second-hand roll-on, roll-off vessels to be named M/V SuperFerry 20 and SuperFerry 21. The company acquired the two vessels, which were launched in 1992, from Japan in March 2010 at a total cost of P697.5 million.

The Maritime Industry Authority endorsed the modernization project in separate letters to the BoI last year. The two vessels are now undergoing rehabilitation in Keppel Shipyard in Batangas.

Aboitiz Transport plans to use the vessels in transporting passengers and cargoes from port to port, including Manila, Cebu,Cagayan de Oro, Iligan and other terminals after the rehabilitation.

The project will directly and indirectly employ 208 workers during operation. The investment of P1.534 billion covers pre-operating cost, lease of capital equipment and working capital, which will be funded by 75-percent loan and 25-percent equity.

Commercial operations will start in March this year.

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