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HAPPY NEW YEAR

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Good morning Zamboanga!! @qwert_guy I couldn't help but wonder by what you said na mahal pa sa taxi, how much pala is the minimum fare ng mga tricycles dyan? :) :bash:

ngek, hindi nila follow ung fare rate nila... nakakainis nga eh...

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^^WOW VERY NICE SCENIC VIEW OF PASONANCA PARK, THEIR REALLY DEVELOPING IT INTO A TOURIST SPOT AGAIN!!!!!!!!

^^ i love the pics your posting guys. :) keep it up :) hope to see more of zamboanga soon :) keep posting and zoro!!!! your the man of this thread...:) keep the spirit alive bro...!!!!

Happy new year :)

mag minimun na sila ug 25php pre bisan isa lang ka tawo... then usually pag 3-4km na 60php na yan...

:nuts: walay jam?... almost the same ng flag down ng taxi (P26 for non-air and P30 for aircon).

true jud na siya sir @kulas... diba Zoro tama ko?hehehe

^^ so tricycle na taxi ang rate. taxicle.

sakto ka sir @kulas... pero naa sila mga jeep ang rate is 6php lang...

:nuts: walay jam?... almost the same ng flag down ng taxi (P26 for non-air and P30 for aircon).

question: same ba ang rate sa taxi nationwide?

:nuts: walay jam?... almost the same ng flag down ng taxi (P26 for non-air and P30 for aircon).

baka aircon kanilang tricycle or parang yung sa binondo na karatela which can go high as 600 pesos :lol:

question: same ba ang rate sa taxi nationwide?

i think MM is higher compare to other places :)

Plaza Pershing, Zamboanga City


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baka aircon kanilang tricycle or parang yung sa binondo na karatela which can go high as 600 pesos :lol:

hahaha...medyo luma ang mga tricy pre... 40 kph yung maximum speed...hehehe

great pics tureph...meron na pala chicken inasal sa southway...cool!:cheers:

nice photos with latin style architecture...

nice photo... =]

i was right on this very spot last april 2005... wala pa tong southway if i'm not mistaken. golden bell is nice too, ilan ba ang golden bell sa zamboanga? i visited two branches when i was there. they have a branch here in davao too and what's nice is that halos lahat ng personnel nila are chavacanos, para ka na rin nasa zamboanga hehe.
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nice to know na marami ng forumers ang zamboanga thread posting pictures like this.
the urban sprawl of zamboanga is amazing, if only our fellow filipinos can visit this underrated latin city... with the impression media is giving us about zamboanga peninsula you'd be shocked, promise, with it's economic progress pag nakatuntong ka na dito. visit this city once in your lifetime para naman hindi maging ignorante sa sariling bayan.

Let’s go to Zamboanga City (http://liveinthephilippines.com/bobm/)

OK, we’ve been traveling around the Philippines looking at different Cities around the country, and trying to which one might be best as a place to live! Well, today, let’s go way down South to Zamboanga City. I know, I know… the first thing that most foreigners think of when it comes to Zamboanga City is that it is dangerous, and it’s full of terrorists. Well, I don’t think that this is true. Yes, there are some problems in the general area, but overall, Zamboanga City is safe and not a big worry. Now, if you venture to nearby Basilan Island, or to Sulu you will probably find some problems if you look for them, but if you remain in the City of Zamboanga, you will likely feel quite safe. Hey, I’ve even been to Basilan myself, and I lived to tell about it!

For today’s journey to Zamboanga City, we were guided by Arvin Jaeson Lipae, a native of Zamboanga City. Arvin volunteered to guide us through our list of questions about his home town. Let’s have a look at my questions, and Arvin’s answers:

1. What City do you live in?
->Zamboanga City <a.k.a. city of flowers, asia’s latin city, sardine capital of the philippines>

2. How long have you lived in this City?
-> 25 yrs.

3. Can you give a price range of housing in the area that would be
appropriate for a foreigner? Low end? High end?
->12,500/month in a village in TALISAYAN many koreans live there.
->there is a exclusive village in tumaga beside the newly constructed ateneo high school building which ranges from 2-5 million pesos/house<this is best when you live here for good>

4. What kind of amenities do you have in town? Malls? Fitness
Centers? Swimming Pools? Movies? Restaurants?
-> Shopping Malls
-Mindpro Citimall<4 storey mall>
-Southway Square<4 storey mall>
-Yubenco Starmall<3 storey mall>(located at putik 2-3 km away from the city hall)
-Shopper’s Center<a 4 storey mall>(under construction)
-Shopper’s Mall<a 10 storey mall>(under construction)
-Gaisano Mall- Pending
-Robinsons Place Zamboanga<still a rumor>
-Midtown Plaza
and a whole lot of Department Stores

the 1st,3rd,4th and 5th mall mentioned above are only having a few meter distances.
example: Southway Square is away from Shopper’s Center for only 10-20 mtrs away..

Swimming Pools
*Woodland
*Inland resort(a great resort for a family holiday)
*JRS
*Pasonanca Swimming pools
*Monte Verde resort
and a whole lot more
there are also pools @ the hotels<e.g. Garden Orchid Hotel,Marcian Hotel&Lantaka Hotel>

Movies
*most movie houses are available at the malls

Restaurants
*Mano-Mano
*Park 88
*Alejandras Grand Complex
*Harry’s Grill
*Mang Inasal
and a whole lot more which includes the fast food chain restaurants like Jollibee<9 branches>
Mcdonald’s, KFC,Chowking&greenwich<not considered as fast food> etc and etc

5. In general, how would you consider the cost of living in your city?
How much is the price of a Lechon Manok?
-it’s cheap a ride from you’re house to the city commercial proper is at about 25-30 pesos that’s if you’re w/ someone but if you’re alone it only cost 20-25 pesos. depends on the location of your house
-a whole lechon manok cost 120 pesos

6. How are the roads in your area?
-they are cemeneted and not to mention the traffic here travels smoothly most of the time

7. Are there many foreigners living in your area? Is there any kind of
get togethers for foreigners?
-mostly chinese<LOTS of them>
some koreans
there are some indonesians only few americans,british,german etc.

8. How are the government offices in your area? Things like getting a
driver’s license and such, how much of a hassle?
-not quite a hassle quite the same process with other cities

9. What types of transportation are mostly used in your city?
Tricycles? Jeepneys? Taxis?
-Tricycles and Jeepneys
(Bob’s note: When I visited Zamboanga City in 2007, I found that transportation was the biggest drawback in town. Tricycles vastly overcharged for foreigners, and it was really a hassle getting around town)

10. How is the weather in your area? Lots of rain? Mostly sunshine?
-> we usually have a fair weather, we dont experience that much storm because, we’re outside the typhoon belt.

11. How is the drinking water? Can you drink tap water in your area,
or do you need mineral water?
-We Drink water which are only sterilized & mineral water,
-to be more safe you’ll need mineral water

12. How about electricity? Do you have many brownouts? Can you give
us the cost of electricity in your area?
-we experience brownouts rarely

13. Do you have good beaches in your area?
-im proud to say that we do have GREAT beaches not just good but great ones. there is the Santa Cruz island<pink sand beach>,Bolong Beach, La Vista Del mar<currently owned by the Lobregat family to give you a fact >
(Bob’s note: I agree, great beaches in Zamboanga! Santa Cruz Island with it’s pale pink sands is a beautiful place)

14. Is your City served by an airport? If so, are the number of
flights adequate?
-yes, it is served by an INTERNATIONAL airport
-yes, but unfortunately the airport is not open 24 hrs, we also have an INTERNATIONAL seaport.

15. Are imported goods and such readily available in your local
stores? Do you feel a need to make trips to a bigger city to buy such
items? If so, where?
-most of the imported goods are available in the city

16. Do you find the area friendly? Ever feel there is any danger in
your area?
-yes,but also like manila&cebu there are still a few robber/thief and hold-uppers
-to be honest, no, because the locals seems to be friendly enough for me not to fear

17. Is Cable TV available in your area?
-yes, there are 2 cable tv provider Sky Cable and Mindanao Cable. A satellite TV provider is also available.

A better designed monument to Jose Rizal which also highlights characters from his novel and shows some symbolic figures too. Zamboanga City (in front of city hall).


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One of the plaza located at a side street and at close proximity to Plaza Rizal and Plaza Pershing.


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nwawala na si ZOROE!!! ??? di na nagpaparamdam dito sa thread......

You forgot to post these! :D

Some canons in Zamboanga City (the canons in my opinion looks well preserved)


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If I remember it correctly, the 3 last photographs are from the same canon. Although I am not an expert, this canon doesn't seem to be Spanish. Is it possibly Dutch? Anyone who can clarify this one.


Photos by overtureph.

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STREET SCENE LANG

PHOTOS BY STORM:cheers:

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STREET SCENE LANG

PHOTOS BY STORM:cheers:

Im back...after 8 days of "sleep"..hehe

the prime reason of my absence are the holidays..

umuwi kasi aq sa hometown namin..in Bayog..

Zoroe, what's new?? any pictures taken while your gone???

wow..i was shocked dahil sa mg photo posted in this forum..

its beautiful..

WELCOME TO SSC-ZAMBOANGA

wow zoro youre back..welcome back.. daming naghahanap sayo.hehe

great pics tureph...meron na pala chicken inasal sa southway...cool!:cheers:


yuh..1 month after ng open ang southway, ngopen din sila..

and they are planning to have thier 2nd branch..TBA pa daw ang location..

wow zoro youre back..welcome back.. daming naghahanap sayo.hehe

kaya nga..i miss SSC..niuli man gud ko ug Bayog..hehe

kamusta ang bayog...do you have pics sa place?

i forgot to bring my camera..wow..Bayog is really improving..a lot of infras are rising..

Legislator eyes to make Zambo a sports tourism center
By Bong Garcia

Second District Congressman Erico Basilio Fabian is aiming to make Zamboanga City the sports tourism capital of Mindanao.

As part of his project, Fabian said the Blue Stallion Stable is set to promote the first title bout boxing to be held here on February 23, 2008 featuring Asia-Pacific featherweight rated 2 boxer Eric Canoy against an African contender for the crown as Asia-Pacific Featherweight champion.

The first title bout is a prelude to the undercard fight between Juan Manuel Marquez of Mexico against Philippine pride and super featherweight champion Manny "Pacman" Pacquiao on March 15, 2008 in Nevada, USA.

Canoy, who belongs to the Blue Stallion Stable of Fabian, has been readying for the forthcoming fight.

The February title bout will be the second international boxing competition to be held in this city.

The first was last December 1 wherein Canoy, a Zamboangueño, floored his Thai opponent in the fourth round.

Last Thursday, Fabian--in coordination with Fuersa Zamboanga--gave recognition to a total of 38 Zamboangueño athletes who have given honor to the city by excelling in their respective field of sports.

It was the first time that outstanding athletes from different fields who won top places abroad and in other places in the country were honored in a formal gathering.

In order to achieve the vision of becoming the sports tourism capital, he said there must be cooperation by everyone, especially sports enthusiasts.

Mayor Celso Lobregat said last Thursday's awarding ceremony is the first ever sports award held in this city for the promotion of sports.

good job for the government of bayog... i hope i can visit your place soon zoro.:)

Wala pa bang taxi sa Zamboanga? Tricycles should be banned from major roads (and replaced with taxis, as complenent to jeepneys). Tricycles are not only inefficient, they are also noisy, uncomfortable and dangerous. Plus mahal pa sumingil (in zamboanga), parang taxi.

I agree with this guy..we should not totally scrap tricycles on the streets but only on major and national roads..they can still operate sa mga roads na 2 lanes lang..

good job for the government of bayog... i hope i can visit your place soon zoro.:)

im really looking forward to that day..Bayog has a lot to offer..

kanus a ra ka naabot sa zamboanga zoro? nagsugod na ang klase sa WMSU?

yesterday ko naabot..yes dugod na atong 3..

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ive got this one from Mindanao thread..

zamboanga is the city with the largest assets..

largest equity..

at largest net income..

wow mas taas pa kaysa sa davao...what year man na?

yuh..recent ni xa pre..

^^ 2006 po

Zamboanga City in Saksi
http://www.gmanews.tv/video/6091/Gimik-sa-Tag-init-Zamboanga-City's-pink-sand-beach

zamboanga is the city with the largest assets..

largest equity..

at largest net income..


Congrats to Zamboanga City! :)

Congrats to Region 10 also for you know na! :cheers:

Zamboanga City Slide Show from YouTube by psylock2

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Chavacano, shown as a news report of TVE, a TV network in Spain
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the woman reporter sa video doesnt look like a repoter, she looks like a tourist for me... as you can she looks like she's having fun in the city while reporting this Chavacano language in their place... ehehehe, but there are some mistakes that is being reported in that video... Zamboanga City is not from Luzon, its in Mindanao... wahahhaha

the woman reporter sa video doesnt look like a repoter, she looks like a tourist for me... as you can she looks like she's having fun in the city while reporting this Chavacano language in their place... ehehehe, but there are some mistakes that is being reported in that video... Zamboanga City is not from Luzon, its in Mindanao... wahahhaha

She is, she is enjoying Zamboanga! Sa kakaenjoy niya sa Zamboanga, Madaming mali yung kanyang report. :lol:

She is, she is enjoying Zamboanga! Sa kakaenjoy niya sa Zamboanga, Madaming mali yung kanyang report. :lol:

correct...:lol: anu kaya ginawa niya bkit ganun siya kasaya? confusing..:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Zamboanga City set to open new office to lure investors (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW010708/content.php?id=054)

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city government is setting up a special office in a bid to attract new businesses.

Mayor Celso L. Lobregat said he will personally supervise the new Investment and Incentives Board, as he swore in the new set of officers of the Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. over the weekend.

Mr. Lobregat said the board will implement the Zamboanga City Investment Code recently amended by the city council. "The creation of this board will definitely boost and accelerate the sound economic development of the city," he told business leaders.

The board will be composed of representatives from the private sector and government agencies.

The creation of the board is part of the city government’s strategy of playing a "supportive role" for investors and providing a climate conducive to business activities. "These include fiscal incentives to prospective investors in the city and other perks," he said.

Arsenio L. Gonzalez, Jr., a director of the Zamboanga business chamber, called on the city’s business leaders and local government officials cooperate in luring investors to establish businesses in the city.

"The name of the game is attraction, so let us join hands in attracting investors and businessmen to our city," he said. — D.T. Wee

Zamboanga City in Saksi
http://www.gmanews.tv/video/6091/Gimik-sa-Tag-init-Zamboanga-City's-pink-sand-beach

very promotional indeed! i like sthe statement in the lasst part of the report..WAG MAGING DAYUHAN SA SARILING BAYAN..

Zamboanga City set to open new office to lure investors (http://www.bworldonline.com/BW010708/content.php?id=054)

ZAMBOANGA CITY — The city government is setting up a special office in a bid to attract new businesses.

Mayor Celso L. Lobregat said he will personally supervise the new Investment and Incentives Board, as he swore in the new set of officers of the Zamboanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation, Inc. over the weekend.

Mr. Lobregat said the board will implement the Zamboanga City Investment Code recently amended by the city council. "The creation of this board will definitely boost and accelerate the sound economic development of the city," he told business leaders.

The board will be composed of representatives from the private sector and government agencies.

The creation of the board is part of the city government’s strategy of playing a "supportive role" for investors and providing a climate conducive to business activities. "These include fiscal incentives to prospective investors in the city and other perks," he said.

Arsenio L. Gonzalez, Jr., a director of the Zamboanga business chamber, called on the city’s business leaders and local government officials cooperate in luring investors to establish businesses in the city.

"The name of the game is attraction, so let us join hands in attracting investors and businessmen to our city," he said. — D.T. Wee

this is one way..

but there are also alot to be taken into consideration..

like, improving the quality of city's services

improving the peace and order situation..

and proper publicity..

this is one way..

but there are also alot to be taken into consideration..

like, improving the quality of city's services

improving the peace and order situation..

and proper publicity..

well zoroe, the peace and order sa zamboanga??? damn is good... walang problem sa peace and order... but the problem ung mga investor... baka mga tsino na nmn...:ohno:


STARBUCKS COFFEE IN ZAMBOANGA SOON TO OPEN:banana::banana::cheers:

STARBUCKS COFFEE IN ZAMBOANGA SOON TO OPEN:banana::banana::cheers:

curious lang, ano bang sikat ngayon dyan sa zamboanga na local coffeeshop? may pics kayo? thnaks in advance.

well zoroe, the peace and order sa zamboanga??? damn is good... walang problem sa peace and order... but the problem ung mga investor... baka mga tsino na nmn...:ohno:


STARBUCKS COFFEE IN ZAMBOANGA SOON TO OPEN:banana::banana::cheers:

for me oK lang tsino..as long as it will bring bulks of mony in the city's treasury..

curious lang, ano bang sikat ngayon dyan sa zamboanga na local coffeeshop? may pics kayo? thnaks in advance.

we have coffemix, tsokolate etc.!

hello every one... new mmber me here, pero natagal na akong nag vivisit di2..i am reading all the news on here..hehehe

and i love it, kc u are proud 2 be a zamboangeno..huhuhuhu..:)

welcome 2 the club 2000shin..

you can post any interesting and trivial information about our beloved city of Zamboanga..

welcome....=]

guys i have several pics ng coffeemix, kahiya lang kasi kasama ko friend ko... ahahaha=]

cge na post mo na..wag ka na mahiya..

neh, i hate it when im posting a pic in a public thread, like this one... wahahahah,
wah im going to the Airport tomorrow to buy a ticket... ahihihi its picture time for ZIA...

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PLEASE VISIT THE SCC ZAMBOANGA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT THREAD at Transportation Section of the Philippine Thread

please help us to gather more information about our airport and join in to our great conversation that is related about ZIA and more on opinions that you will share to us...

GRACIAS!!!

neh, i hate it when im posting a pic in a public thread, like this one... wahahahah,
wah im going to the Airport tomorrow to buy a ticket... ahihihi its picture time for ZIA...



kung mahiya ka, just edit your pic and cover your face.

i hate it... editing my pics? no way dude... ahahaha
i'll just take pics na lang ng Coffeemix...

GUYS, HAVE YOU NOTICED THE APPLE SIGN SA MIDTOWN MALL SIDE NG COFFEEMIX AND LA TIENDA?

BRANCH BA YUN NG APPLE COMPANY???

i dunno..i have not passed yet sa may Nuñez eh..

correct...:lol: anu kaya ginawa niya bkit ganun siya kasaya? confusing..:lol::lol::lol::lol:

Maybe she can easily get connected with the people in Zamboanga because
she can somehow understand Chavacano. She said...

"Once we got used to each other we could understand each other rather well"

very promotional indeed! i like sthe statement in the lasst part of the report..WAG MAGING DAYUHAN SA SARILING BAYAN..

Agree. I hope in the near future where other people already change their perception of Zamboanga, someone might establish a beach resort there. And restore its popularity once again.

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ADVANCE HAPPY NEW YEAR TO OUR BROTHERS AND SISTERS MUSLIM

Agree. I hope in the near future where other people already change their perception of Zamboanga, someone might establish a beach resort there. And restore its popularity once again.

and maybe we can regain the title of being the Premier City of the South..we should fortify our claim that we are the de facto capital of Mindanao, because of historical basis..

TOMORROW, JANUARY 9, 2007

The Western Mindanao State University-Prima Opus Magnum Debate Varsity will face the Philippine Military Academy on the kick-off of the Square Off: Season 2..This time an Asian Parliamentary Debate Format will be used.

go go WMSU! adelante..

WMSU's Representative to the Square-Off Season 2:

Meryl Grace Agudelo - B.S. Nursing III

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events! events!

YENG CONSTANTINO

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SALAMAT CONCERT IN ZAMBOANGA

JANUARY 8, 2008

@SUMMIT CENTER

brought to you by

GLOBE

UNIVERSIDAD DE ZAMBOANGA

PHILIPPINE NATIONAL RED CROSS

MARCO LOBREGAT

SON OF CELSO LOBREGAT

Once became the endorser of Globe Telecommunication

Famous for his "Diyaka Mawatan" line

Maybe she can easily get connected with the people in Zamboanga because
she can somehow understand Chavacano. She said...

"Once we got used to each other we could understand each other rather well"

siguro...:lol:

go WMSU!!!
if ADZU already gained respect from the top school's in Manila,
WMSU do your best and show them what Zamboanga Education has...

chrisvenz..may iba ka pang alam na events na mangyayari sa Zamboanga?

uhm, all i know is that Yeng will have a concert in our city.

yuh..aside from dat of course...

check this out! the 5th mindanao statistics congress will be held at ateneo de zamboanga university come june or july 2008. This is due to a great number of participants during the 4th mindanao stat congress who have expressed their interest and desire to conduct the annual event in zamboanga city. The said upcoming annual activity is a significant event as this provides an opportunity for zamboangueños to promote local tourism and for local businessmen to lure investors.

i notice last year, zamboanga city had been the host city of many conventions, seminars, trainings and the like.

i just hope that this year would be another milestone for zamboanga to host as many conventions as possible so as zamboanga city will grab another legitimate title, that is, "the convention capital of the philippines". :)

wow..that's good..are u one of the organizers untouched?

by d way the National Schools Press Conference 2008 will be held also in Zamboanga on February...this is an annual competition of all campus journalists all over the archipelago.

aside from that..Zamboanga will also host the National PRISAA Games 2008..i dunno the date..

WMSU-DepEd ALS to hold orientation for floating school in Mariki

The Western Mindanao State University and the Department of Education (DepEd) Division of Zamboanga City will hold an orientation on the Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program for the Floating School at Barangay Mariki, this city on January 8, this year.

The orientation is part of the Immersion Program conducted in partnership between the WMSU-Research, Extension and Development (RED) and the DepEd on the Alternative Learning System to be implemented for the Bajau and Sama school-age children and unschooled adults who will be served by the WMSU-Floating School.

According to WMSU-RED Vice President Dr. Rufina A. Cruz, the orientation will begin with a courtesy call on Mariki Barangay Captain and the Kagawads by Zamboanga City Schools Division ALS Supervisor Bansali Hassan, ALS coordinators, mobile teachers and the WMSU-RED Floating School team headed by Prof. Lucio Somblingo, Dean for the Department of Extension Services and Community Development (DESCD).

During the orientation, the Basic Literacy Test (BLT) will be conducted to evaluate the learning level of the Bajau and Sam children and adults before they will be assigned to their respective grade levels.

Dr. Cruz said during the orientation, the parents and the learners will be oriented on the schedule of classes at the Floating School and the mobile teachers assigned to teach the children and adults.

Cruz explained that the orientation is in preparation for the opening of classes slated this month.

According to City Division Schools ALS Supervisor Bensali Hassan, the program for the Sama and Bajau children and adults is designed to provide the learner with basic literacy under the DepEd Alternative Learning System. — Marissa L. Makasiar WMSU-RED

wow..that's good..are u one of the organizers untouched?

it's actually the college math department of ADZU

Lobregat joins 19th Cawa-cawa siege anniversary

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday joined Philippine National Police (PNP) officials in the observance of the 19th death anniversary of then Brig. Gen. Eduardo Batalla and his chief of staff Col. Romeo Abendan.

Lobregat, along with District I Congresswoman Beng Climaco took part in the wreath laying rites at the Abendan monument in Camp Abendan in Mercedes yesterday morning. The commemoration rite, spearheaded by PNP Regional Commander Gen. Jaime Caringal, reeled off with an early morning mass at Camp Batalla at the Regional Command headquarters in Cawa-cawa.

The occasion marked the day when Gen. Batalla and Abendan along with five other people, were taken hostage by renegade policemen led by Rizal in Batalla’s own office at the Recom-9 headquarters in Cawa-cawa. The military launched an attack at the headquarters but Alih managed to escape and sought refuge in Malaysia . He was believed to have died in the attack until authorities caught up with him in Malaysia for illegal possession of firearms.

He was deported to the Philippines in January 2006 and is now detained at the Bicutan Jail and is awaiting trial.

Lobregat said people should remember the heroism of the two police officials and others who were caught in the crossfire in that January 5, 1989 incident in Cawa-cawa.

The two officials, he stressed, sacrificed their lives for the safety of their men and other people at the then Recom-9 headquarters.

Also present during the affair yesterday were Zamboanga City Police Office commander Col. Manuel Barcena and other police officials in the region. — SEC

it's actually the college math department of ADZU

and ur actually under that umbrella, is it not?

8,000 biz permits expected this year

The City Licensing Division expects to grant and renew 8, 000 business permits for the entire year of 2008.

City’s Permit and Licensing Officer Dangin Jacinto reported that from January 2 until yesterday, the office has already issued a total of 5, 000 business permits to applicants, which are now being processed.

Based on record, the licensing division has approved 7, 811 business permits in 2007, which was higher than the previous years.

Since business climate in the city has improved, Jacinto foresees another increase this year.

Business permit applicants, both new ones and for renewals, are given until January 20 to complete all the requirements and pay the necessary fees to avoid penalties and surcharges mandated under the law.

But since January 20 falls on Sunday, Jacinto said that permit applications maybe extended to January 21 or 22.

January 9, this week, has also been declared as Muslim Holiday.

From January 2, this year, offices concerned on the issuance of business permits have extended their working hours from 8: 00 a.m to 8: 00 p.m (Monday to Friday) and from 8: 00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday.

A massive information drive concerning the matter has already been initiated by no less than Mayor Celso Lobregat. — Jimmy Villaflores

Fabian to honor Rodriguez with ‘Golden Mike’ award

Veteran broadcaster Edmundo “Eddie” Rodriguez will be honored with a Golden Microphone Award in a fitting ceremony initiated by Congressman Erbie A. Fabian on January 18 at the Grand Astoria Hotel.

The award is given to Rodriguez in observance of the 50th anniversary of the broadcasting industry in Zamboanga City.

Fabian, himself a veteran broadcaster, said Rodriguez was chosen for the award in consultation with current broadcasters in the city for Rodriguez being the most senior Zamboangueño broadcaster alive and for his active and consistent role in the local broadcasting scene.

Rodriguez has been in the broadcasting industry since it was born 50 years ago in Zamboanga City.

He has worked with several radio stations as announcer, commentator and station manager such as DXJW, DXWZ and DXXX. Currently, he has a program at the Radyo Agong.

Rodriguez served in the City Council for several terms topping in many previous elections. In 1980, he was the lone survivor in the election that was won by the opposition Concerned Citizens Aggrupation which was led by the legendary late Mayor Cesar Climaco.

Currently, Rodriguez is an official at the Tricycle Adjudication Board in City Hall.

Fabian stressed that Rodriguez is considered as a legend and institution in the local broadcasting scene for being active and consistent in the profession.

Before becoming a politician, Fabian was a popular broadcaster. He became a disc jockey, a radio and television journalist of the defunct First United Broadcasting Corp.

In fact, the congressman is considered as still an active broadcaster for his “Amor con Amor se Paga na IBC 11” talk show and “Amor con Amor se Paga” program at Radyo Agong.

aside from that..Zamboanga will also host the National PRISAA Games 2008..i dunno the date..

a certain colleague said that the national prisaa was supposed to be done last december 2007. to get rid of busy schedules and to give ample time for preparations to athletes, the organizers opted to resume it mid january of 2008.

This needs to be confirmed yet. i dont know the latest update.

Happy Amun Jadid to our Brothers and Sisters Muslim

and ur actually under that umbrella, is it not?

great memory! hehehe

a certain colleague said that the national prisaa was supposed to be done last december 2007. to get rid of busy schedules and to give ample time for preparations to athletes, the organizers opted to resume it mid january of 2008.

This needs to be confirmed yet. i dont know the latest update.

please give us updates about this thing..because the people from ADZU rightfully have the authority to broadcast this one..because ur a member of PRISAA..

is ATeneo the one task to be in the Steering Commitee?

great memory! hehehe

thank u for the compliment..its because of Memo Plus Gold i think..

please give us updates about this thing..because the people from ADZU rightfully have the authority to broadcast this one..because ur a member of PRISAA..

is ATeneo the one task to be in the Steering Commitee?

i am sorry zoro, i posted the wrong info, its actually the city PRISAA, not the national prisaa. the regional prisaa will be on February 7-9, 2008. national prisaa will be on april 6-12, 2008. whew!

this will help.


http://www.zambonews.com/index.php?/archives/6393-City-PRISAA-Games-reset.html

please give us updates about this thing..because the people from ADZU rightfully have the authority to broadcast this one..because ur a member of PRISAA..

is ATeneo the one task to be in the Steering Commitee?

REGIONAL PRISAA will be in Pagadian city, February 7-9, 2008.

NATIONAL PRISAA will be in Zamboanga city, April 6-12, 2008.

MARTIN NIEVERA
IN ZAMBOANGA
FEB 08, 2008
SUMMIT CENTER

REGIONAL PRISAA will be in Pagadian city, February 7-9, 2008.

NATIONAL PRISAA will be in Zamboanga city, April 6-12, 2008.

this could be fun..

MARTIN NIEVERA
IN ZAMBOANGA
FEB 08, 2008
SUMMIT CENTER

is it true, that Charrise Pempengco will also come together with Martin..

REGIONAL PRISAA will be in Pagadian city, February 7-9, 2008.

NATIONAL PRISAA will be in Zamboanga city, April 6-12, 2008.

is this true mag PRISAA sa Pagadian? i havent heard about this yet sa mga locals.

^^PRISAA in Pagadian? great!!

and maybe we can regain the title of being the Premier City of the South..we should fortify our claim that we are the de facto capital of Mindanao, because of historical basis..

mejo nakakapanghinayang. zamboanga used to be the premier city of mindanao. i think for zambo to regain the spotlight kelangan ng good governance, comprehensive plan and proper implementation of plans. i remember dati, when we speak of luzon, manila or baguio kaagad. pag visayas cebu. pag mindanao of course zamboanga with vinta. pero nowadays, madalas davao na ang nakakabit.

i think this is what happened to davao. we used to be unknown. during 90s our city councilors were busy sa paggawa ng mga city ordinances. there are city ordinances na matagal na sa davao, pero 2000 up pa lang nagawa sa ibang cities. even before the nationwide anti-tobacco law, meron ng city ordinance ang davao nyan na mas strikto. halos lahat ng ordinance meron na ang davao like anti-aids, water code, children's welfare code, anti-firecracker, comprehensive zoning, etc. our shelter code was once vetoed, pero ngayon pasado na. dati di namin maintindihan bakit ang ginagawa ng mayor puro basic services, puro basurahan, puro peace and order. davao is always conscious when it comes to cleanliness. our city mayor isnabero sa mga unruly na mga investors. pinapadeport nya. kalaban nya ang US agenda. all projects ng city are mostly for the people. would you believe na ang govt hospital namin is better than private in terms of facilities. there are so many things id like to share pero hahaba na to. just visit davao thread na lang.

sa tingin ko, in the future, if theres one city that would overtake davao, cdo & zambo in terms of over-all livability i guess Tagum has the quality of a first world city in the making. imo lang ha.

just dont be conscious sa title ng de facto capital kasi there are titles na meron ang davao na di naman kami ang nagbigay. like the "metro" thing, we never call our city metro. media lang may pakana. yong mga surveys, di naman kami gumawa nun, AIM, Asiaweek, UK-based magazine FDI. just work hard and at the end of the day, bigyan kayo ng reward kahit di nyo hingiin.

btw, may kakilala akong mga chavacano. what i like sa kanila, humble sila maski sosyal sila moistorya. hehe.

what about Zamboanga being the Premier city in the West while Davao in the East?

does it sound good? and then we'll work hand-in-hand and prove to them that Zamboanga and Davao are safe places to live, stroll, and see some wonderful places and tourist attractions...

is it true, that Charrise Pempengco will also come together with Martin..

yup, nakita ko ung poster nila sa yubenco mall kanina....:lol:

what about Zamboanga being the Premier city in the West while Davao in the East?

does it sound good? and then we'll work hand-in-hand and prove to them that Zamboanga and Davao are safe places to live, stroll, and see some wonderful places and tourist attractions...

If Zamboanga City being the premier city in the west, it will help the southern part of the Philippines to develop the towns like the City of Isabela, basilan. Jolo, sulu, and tawi-tawi. The Zamboanga is helping those towns to develop and provide peace in the towns. Since Zamboanga is the gateway for those towns. :):):)

mejo nakakapanghinayang. zamboanga used to be the premier city of mindanao. i think for zambo to regain the spotlight kelangan ng good governance, comprehensive plan and proper implementation of plans. i remember dati, when we speak of luzon, manila or baguio kaagad. pag visayas cebu. pag mindanao of course zamboanga with vinta. pero nowadays, madalas davao na ang nakakabit.

i think this is what happened to davao. we used to be unknown. during 90s our city councilors were busy sa paggawa ng mga city ordinances. there are city ordinances na matagal na sa davao, pero 2000 up pa lang nagawa sa ibang cities. even before the nationwide anti-tobacco law, meron ng city ordinance ang davao nyan na mas strikto. halos lahat ng ordinance meron na ang davao like anti-aids, water code, children's welfare code, anti-firecracker, comprehensive zoning, etc. our shelter code was once vetoed, pero ngayon pasado na. dati di namin maintindihan bakit ang ginagawa ng mayor puro basic services, puro basurahan, puro peace and order. davao is always conscious when it comes to cleanliness. our city mayor isnabero sa mga unruly na mga investors. pinapadeport nya. kalaban nya ang US agenda. all projects ng city are mostly for the people. would you believe na ang govt hospital namin is better than private in terms of facilities. there are so many things id like to share pero hahaba na to. just visit davao thread na lang.

sa tingin ko, in the future, if theres one city that would overtake davao, cdo & zambo in terms of over-all livability i guess Tagum has the quality of a first world city in the making. imo lang ha.

just dont be conscious sa title ng de facto capital kasi there are titles na meron ang davao na di naman kami ang nagbigay. like the "metro" thing, we never call our city metro. media lang may pakana. yong mga surveys, di naman kami gumawa nun, AIM, Asiaweek, UK-based magazine FDI. just work hard and at the end of the day, bigyan kayo ng reward kahit di nyo hingiin.

btw, may kakilala akong mga chavacano. what i like sa kanila, humble sila maski sosyal sila moistorya. hehe.

Kasi dati, nung nag umpisa na nag giyerahan sa Mindanao, affected ang Zamboanga, then the peace was not that active, laging magulo at maraming bombings. Dahil doon, bigla humina ung development ng Zamboanga City, and cguro, they saw davao city the best and safest place to invest their businesses, gumanda ung development ng davao, ayun naging kilala na cuidad nila...

pero its good na challenge ang Zamboaga dun, since ang ganda na ng development ng City ngyon. Malls, restaurants, fast food chains, and more, makikita mo na sa Zamboanga... everything here is UNIQUE...:):):):)

Kasi dati, nung nag umpisa na nag giyerahan sa Mindanao, affected ang Zamboanga, then the peace was not that active, laging magulo at maraming bombings. Dahil doon, bigla humina ung development ng Zamboanga City, and cguro, they saw davao city the best and safest place to invest their businesses, gumanda ung development ng davao, ayun naging kilala na cuidad nila...

pero its good na challenge ang Zamboaga dun, since ang ganda na ng development ng City ngyon. Malls, restaurants, fast food chains, and more, makikita mo na sa Zamboanga... everything here is UNIQUE...:):):):)

actually we have the same problem. the perception of peace and order situation. two major bombings happened in dvo.

ot

why dont zamboanga city ask national government for aerobriges be installed in your interntional airport terminal building

uhm, cguro ZIA doesnt need aerobridges. Much better na ung ganun na lang then pagbaba mo pa lang, mamangha ka na sa ganda ng terminal, sa colorful flowers na makikita niyo sa harapan ng terminal. ehehehe

is it true, that Charrise Pempengco will also come together with Martin..

wow ang galing... idol ko na yang charisse na yan.


If Zamboanga City being the premier city in the west, it will help the southern part of the Philippines to develop the towns like the City of Isabela, basilan. Jolo, sulu, and tawi-tawi. The Zamboanga is helping those towns to develop and provide peace in the towns. Since Zamboanga is the gateway for those towns. :):):)

yes youre right chris. sana bigyan din pansin ang mga bukirin sa may vitali para na rin di masyadong pagpugaran ng mga dandidos.:)

actually we have the same problem. the perception of peace and order situation. two major bombings happened in dvo.

pero, not like Zamboanga. Kasi dahil din sa mga rumors na ginagawa ng mga taga Manila na ang Zamboanga daw ay nakakatakot, daming abusayaf daw, and etc. kaya ayun humina ang development... ehehe... kaya nahihirapan ang government na ma develop dati ung Zamboanga...

^^ despite that, zamboanga is one of the few cities in the phils that serves international flights, may duty free, may freeport. with dynamic local economy.

yup, Asian Spirit ply Zambaonga - Sandakan, Malaysia thrice a week...
and Southeast Asian Airlines ply also Zam-San, Malaysia (seasonal)...

dati South Phoenix and AeroPhils serves Zam-San and Zam-Kota kinabalu, Malaysia...

DUTY FREE, wala sa airport... pero u/c na ata sa Eco-Zone... Im not sure pa.

mejo nakakapanghinayang. zamboanga used to be the premier city of mindanao. i think for zambo to regain the spotlight kelangan ng good governance, comprehensive plan and proper implementation of plans. i remember dati, when we speak of luzon, manila or baguio kaagad. pag visayas cebu. pag mindanao of course zamboanga with vinta. pero nowadays, madalas davao na ang nakakabit.

i think this is what happened to davao. we used to be unknown. during 90s our city councilors were busy sa paggawa ng mga city ordinances. there are city ordinances na matagal na sa davao, pero 2000 up pa lang nagawa sa ibang cities. even before the nationwide anti-tobacco law, meron ng city ordinance ang davao nyan na mas strikto. halos lahat ng ordinance meron na ang davao like anti-aids, water code, children's welfare code, anti-firecracker, comprehensive zoning, etc. our shelter code was once vetoed, pero ngayon pasado na. dati di namin maintindihan bakit ang ginagawa ng mayor puro basic services, puro basurahan, puro peace and order. davao is always conscious when it comes to cleanliness. our city mayor isnabero sa mga unruly na mga investors. pinapadeport nya. kalaban nya ang US agenda. all projects ng city are mostly for the people. would you believe na ang govt hospital namin is better than private in terms of facilities. there are so many things id like to share pero hahaba na to. just visit davao thread na lang.

sa tingin ko, in the future, if theres one city that would overtake davao, cdo & zambo in terms of over-all livability i guess Tagum has the quality of a first world city in the making. imo lang ha.

just dont be conscious sa title ng de facto capital kasi there are titles na meron ang davao na di naman kami ang nagbigay. like the "metro" thing, we never call our city metro. media lang may pakana. yong mga surveys, di naman kami gumawa nun, AIM, Asiaweek, UK-based magazine FDI. just work hard and at the end of the day, bigyan kayo ng reward kahit di nyo hingiin.

btw, may kakilala akong mga chavacano. what i like sa kanila, humble sila maski sosyal sila moistorya. hehe.


i hope, Davao's style in governance should be set as a standard..its very effective, is it not? If only, the government of Zamboanga should make a big difference..there's no reason for us to prosper and regain the title..

Its just the mayor, is so close-minded that he refused the offer of SM, Robinsons and other large malls to have their respective branches here in the city..

It could be a great leap for development..There is a distinct possibility that he is protecting something...Is it not he is protecting the profits of the Macau Chinese that operates mainly in the Central Business District.? Because the money of this people have somehow contributed in the victory of current city mayor..:ohno:

is this true mag PRISAA sa Pagadian? i havent heard about this yet sa mga locals.

im doubtful if Pagadian can manage to host that kind of activity..because even Regional Athletic Meets, Pagadian isnot capable of hosting such..

If only they have a very good sports complex..

what about Zamboanga being the Premier city in the West while Davao in the East?

does it sound good? and then we'll work hand-in-hand and prove to them that Zamboanga and Davao are safe places to live, stroll, and see some wonderful places and tourist attractions...

that would be pleasant..why not divide Mindanao and make both cities center in their own ways..

Lest make Davao and Zamboanga partners in attaining progress in Mindanao..

cheers for the two international cities in the South..:cheers:

i hope, Davao's style in governance should be set as a standard..its very effective, is it not? If only, the government of Zamboanga should make a big difference..there's no reason for us to prosper and regain the title..

Its just the mayor, is so close-minded that he refused the offer of SM, Robinsons and other large malls to have their respective branches here in the city..

It could be a great leap for development..There is a distinct possibility that he is protecting something...Is it not he is protecting the profits of the Macau Chinese that operates mainly in the Central Business District.? Because the money of this people have somehow contributed in the victory of current city mayor..:ohno:

hahahaha, natawa ako diyan sa sinabi mo:lol::lol::lol:
well, I think the SM, Robinsons, and Gaisano is still under negotiation. We can't blame the mayor. siguro the Mayor is promoting Something unique in our city that will gain more attention than the other cities in the country. I hope that "something unique" is not bad. Dapat good. Like the shopper's center diba. Unique and lahat ng new branches from manila nandun na...:):):)

yup, nakita ko ung poster nila sa yubenco mall kanina....:lol:

that's good..i'll buy ticket as early as now..i really admire Charise Pempengco..

ot

why dont zamboanga city ask national government for aerobriges be installed in your interntional airport terminal building

why not..

but i suggest, that we should not give the present airport much lucrative looks..if i were the GRP, i will reserve the funds for the building of the new International Airport in Mercedes..

uhm, cguro ZIA doesnt need aerobridges. Much better na ung ganun na lang then pagbaba mo pa lang, mamangha ka na sa ganda ng terminal, sa colorful flowers na makikita niyo sa harapan ng terminal. ehehehe

that's true..at one point..to emphasize the architecture of the terminal..

wow, ahahaha. bad for me, i can't buy a ticket now. Kasi i ordered commercial aircraft models sa boeingstore.co, that cost me around $450.00 (Php. 18,900.00) ahuhuhuhu ubos saving ko sa bangko... ahuhuhuh good for you zoroe...

that would be pleasant..why not divide Mindanao and make both cities center in their own ways..

Lest make Davao and Zamboanga partners in attaining progress in Mindanao..

cheers for the two international cities in the South..:cheers:
yeah!!:cheers: good idea... unite! hehe!
pero, not like Zamboanga. Kasi dahil din sa mga rumors na ginagawa ng mga taga Manila na ang Zamboanga daw ay nakakatakot, daming abusayaf daw, and etc. kaya ayun humina ang development... ehehe... kaya nahihirapan ang government na ma develop dati ung Zamboanga...
they're always like that. Generalizing Mindanao as a warzone..
Kasi dati, nung nag umpisa na nag giyerahan sa Mindanao, affected ang Zamboanga, then the peace was not that active, laging magulo at maraming bombings. Dahil doon, bigla humina ung development ng Zamboanga City, and cguro, they saw davao city the best and safest place to invest their businesses, gumanda ung development ng davao, ayun naging kilala na cuidad nila...
pero its good na challenge ang Zamboaga dun, since ang ganda na ng development ng City ngyon. Malls, restaurants, fast food chains, and more, makikita mo na sa Zamboanga... everything here is UNIQUE...:):):):)
agree...Zamboanga is progressing...
actually we have the same problem. the perception of peace and order situation. two major bombings happened in dvo.
until now....

yes youre right chris. sana bigyan din pansin ang mga bukirin sa may vitali para na rin di masyadong pagpugaran ng mga dandidos.:)

with that request..the iea of converting Zamboanga into a province is the best solution..because it will be divided into many towns thus delimiting now the focus..with the large land are of Zamboanga, the hinter barangays is left behind from those barangays which is within the 7 kilometer radius..

that's true..at one point..to emphasize the architecture of the terminal..

like the DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, walang aerobridges ung terminal nila... so nice tlga...

pero, not like Zamboanga. Kasi dahil din sa mga rumors na ginagawa ng mga taga Manila na ang Zamboanga daw ay nakakatakot, daming abusayaf daw, and etc. kaya ayun humina ang development... ehehe... kaya nahihirapan ang government na ma develop dati ung Zamboanga...

the proximity of Zamboanga to Basilan and Sulu injects a bad perception among the media that the peace and order situation in Zambo is at its worst..which is not true..that shoulsd be corrected..its just a product of media's sensationlization of news..

hahahaha, natawa ako diyan sa sinabi mo:lol::lol::lol:
well, I think the SM, Robinsons, and Gaisano is still under negotiation. We can't blame the mayor. siguro the Mayor is promoting Something unique in our city that will gain more attention than the other cities in the country. I hope that "something unique" is not bad. Dapat good. Like the shopper's center diba. Unique and lahat ng new branches from manila nandun na...:):):)

that negotiation is like the tenth time..i remember when i was in high school..sabi-sabi magkakaroon na daw ng SM sa Zambo..but it the owner of Shoppers Chaim of Stores protested..and the mayor granted their request..

what is really the intention is Lobregat..i don't know..but it must be in consonance to the voice of the people..

wow, ahahaha. bad for me, i can't buy a ticket now. Kasi i ordered commercial aircraft models sa boeingstore.co, that cost me around $450.00 (Php. 18,900.00) ahuhuhuhu ubos saving ko sa bangko... ahuhuhuh good for you zoroe...

wow..u have obsession with aircrafts huh..pursue it..that is good..

sulu, wahh, the best palce to go on vacation... talo boracay... promise...!!!! my hometown.....

like the DUBAI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, walang aerobridges ung terminal nila... so nice tlga...

really?? check ko daw..what is their prime purpose in doing such??

sulu, wahh, the best palce to go on vacation... talo boracay... promise...!!!! my hometown.....

mapuntahan nga...

sulu, wahh, the best palce to go on vacation... talo boracay... promise...!!!! my hometown.....

really...it must be develop..and for sure it will attract million of tourists..

OT

Tausug ka ba?

with that request..the iea of converting Zamboanga into a province is the best solution..because it will be divided into many towns thus delimiting now the focus..with the large land are of Zamboanga, the hinter barangays is left behind from those barangays which is within the 7 kilometer radius..
into province? hmm..... lemme think of your idea....

yahyahyah. ang ganda tlaga ng sulu province... promise...

chrisvenz, nakunan mo ng ng pic yung starbucks?

wala pa po wayway... can't go sa town kasi busy sa school... =]

really?? check ko daw..what is their prime purpose in doing such??

cguro the UNIQUE SERVICE... un ung nakita ko sa Qatar Airways sa Dubai airport...

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Quezon Beach Sulu


:cheers:

ito ang QUEZON BEACH!! sa jolo yan... ahahaha i told yah guys, talo ang boracay

into province? hmm..... lemme think of your idea....

it was proposed by the Integrated Bar of the Philippines 2 years ago..in this case Zamboanga will have 7 towns and 1 city..the capital of course is Zamboanga City..

juz like Basilan in 1948..the whole island of Basilan is a city..but converted into a province way back 1948 because of its real huge land area..

ito ang QUEZON BEACH!! sa jolo yan... ahahaha i told yah guys, talo ang boracay

yan ang totoong white sand beach..Boracay is already congested and exploited..lets try something else..

cguro the UNIQUE SERVICE... un ung nakita ko sa Qatar Airways sa Dubai airport...

how do u define Unique Service?? it is relative kasi eh..

how do u define Unique Service?? it is relative kasi eh..

i dunno pa. basta rated 5 star ung service eh...

chrisvenz..organize an eyeball for SCC zamboanga..just to promote solidarity..

wah??? uhm medyo fancy places ang gusto ko eh. bka di niyo carry... peace... kw na lang...

ok lang..as long as makapageyeball tayo..

okioki... pag tapos na 3rd quarter exam namin... next week na yun eh... cgecge... =]

tsege ha...mga ilang zambo forumers ba meron?

wala pa po wayway... can't go sa town kasi busy sa school... =]

was it a tarpaulin/banner na nakalagay "brewing soon"?

i dunno... announce mo sa Friday... okay.. sleep na me... have pa class.. sa friday ako babalik dito sa ssc.. nyt...

;17585507']was it a tarpaulin/banner na nakalagay "brewing soon"?

yupyup, nasa banner ng mall... ehehehehe... plus di sila pwede basta basta na lang maglalagay ng starbucks, tokyotokyo and yellowcab sa banner nila if hindi naman totoo un......

;17585507']was it a tarpaulin/banner na nakalagay "brewing soon"?

im going to pueblo tomorrow waway..i will clarify those things..

yupyup, nasa banner ng mall... ehehehehe... plus di sila pwede basta basta na lang maglalagay ng starbucks, tokyotokyo and yellowcab sa banner nila if hindi naman totoo un......

where parte na kalagay dun Chris?

^^ HI guys, if starbucks will really be opened in zambo thats good news. hehe :cheers:

yupyup, nasa banner ng mall... ehehehehe... plus di sila pwede basta basta na lang maglalagay ng starbucks, tokyotokyo and yellowcab sa banner nila if hindi naman totoo un......

anong mall? you mean sa loob ng mall yung banner? or is it a mall under construction tapos nakalagay sa rendering na may starbucks?

ito ang QUEZON BEACH!! sa jolo yan... ahahaha i told yah guys, talo ang boracay

^^ wow ganda ah, better than boracay very virgin in its appearance. :nuts:

;17585784']anong mall? you mean sa loob ng mall yung banner? or is it a mall under construction tapos nakalagay sa rendering na may starbucks?

i guess sa shopper's center mall...hindi pa tapos ang mall..

hi windlady..are you amenable to the idea..that Zambo forumers will be having an eyeball?

i guess sa shopper's center mall...hindi pa tapos ang mall..

^^ i tot tapos na yang mall na yan the last time ive posted it looks almost complete what happen? :ohno:

hi windlady..are you amenable to the idea..that Zambo forumers will be having an eyeball?

^^ yeah no problem on my side the problem is i cant attend for the mean time coz im not in zambo at present heheheheh:)

i guess sa shopper's center mall...hindi pa tapos ang mall..

ahh i thought tapos na yung mall tapos sa isa sa mga space nakalagay na soon to open starbucks :)

^^ i tot tapos na yang mall na yan the last time ive posted it looks almost complete what happen? :ohno:

they are now in final polishing stage..painting na sila ngaun..so i should say, its 98% complete..

^^ yeah no problem on my side the problem is i cant attend for the mean time coz im not in zambo at present heheheheh:)

OT

f u dont mind, san ka pala ngaun?

;17586109']ahh i thought tapos na yung mall tapos sa isa sa mga space nakalagay na soon to open starbucks :)

hindi pa waway..

they are now in final polishing stage..painting na sila ngaun..so i should say, its 98% complete..

^^ oh i c, tot matagalan pa, i heard the main tenant will be plaza fair how true?:)

OT

f u dont mind, san ka pala ngaun?

^^ m working, shifting places kung baga hehehehehe d pa nga ako naka uwi eh, im hoping this coming year i could. ill keep my fingers crossed hehehehe:)

yes..that is confirmed..as supported by a news article posted in the previous thread..

welcome Plaza Fair..hehe

^^ m working, shifting places kung baga hehehehehe d pa nga ako naka uwi eh, im hoping this coming year i could. ill keep my fingers crossed hehehehe:)

hopefuully..para u can now take more pictures personally..

parang ganito ba ang banner?

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or nasa perspective ng mall along with the other shops you mentioned?

yes..that is confirmed..as supported by a news article posted in the previous thread..

welcome Plaza Fair..hehe

^^ thats good, so tokyo tokyo, yellow cab and starbucks will follow huh, i hope so.... ive seen the rendering of the mall its nice ha in fairness, hehehehehe

hopefuully..para u can now take more pictures personally..

^^ yup ill take lots of pics when i go home ill post it all here hehehehehehe:cheers:

;17586339']parang ganito ba ang banner?

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or nasa perspective ng mall along with the other shops you mentioned?

i guess hindi ganyan..kasi hindi pa nga tapos ang mall..baka nasa rendition lang un ng mall..o di kaya separate tarpauline pero nasa labas lang ng mall..

^^ thats good, so tokyo tokyo, yellow cab and starbucks will follow huh, i hope so.... ive seen the rendering of the mall its nice ha in fairness, hehehehehe

its nice..pero, parang Southway lang ang size nya..underground parking pa rin..

^^ yup ill take lots of pics when i go home ill post it all here hehehehehehe:cheers:

go go wind lady..we are expecting that..punuin mo ang thread na ito..

waway, saang starbucks yan?

i guess hindi ganyan..kasi hindi pa nga tapos ang mall..baka nasa rendition lang un ng mall..o di kaya separate tarpauline pero nasa labas lang ng mall..

pwde bang kunan mo ng pic?

waway, saang starbucks yan?

sa cebu yan both :)

wala pa aq camera ngaun eh..nasira kasi ung previous one..

its nice..pero, parang Southway lang ang size nya..underground parking pa rin..

^^ so they look like sister mall? hehehehehehe

;17586476']sa cebu yan both :)

ah ok..

go go wind lady..we are expecting that..punuin mo ang thread na ito..


^^ thats for sure, if ill go home ill flood this thread of pics of zambo hahahahahahahahahahaha :nuts:

mga anong year ka nandito sa zambo.?

mga anong year ka nandito sa zambo.?

^^ matagal na hindi ako naka uwi, the last time was i gues 2004 or 2005... hehehehehehehe tagal na nuh? i miss zambo and its pips...:cheers:

nah..marami na tlaga developments..parang every week may mga bagong establishments na ng.ooopen (banks, bars, resto.)

nah..marami na tlaga developments..parang every week may mga bagong establishments na ng.ooopen (banks, bars, resto.)

^^yeah thats wat m hearing from frens in zambo, cant wait to go home, anywayz for now ill get my info from you guys.... :):):cheers:

naabutan mo pa to?

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by d way..Halo Dance Baris in Catribo Complex..ung former terminal ng Holiday Taxi sa may Buenavista..

also in the complex is BigBite, Body and Sole, etc..research ko muna..

naabutan mo pa to?

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^^ nope d pa ako nakapunta dyan, d ko yan naabutan hehehehe is latitude still kicking? how about ground zero?

by d way..Halo Dance Baris in Catribo Complex..ung former terminal ng Holiday Taxi sa may Buenavista..

also in the complex is BigBite, Body and Sole, etc..research ko muna..

^^ ah so theyve converted it into an entertainment complex? coool hehehehe:cheers:

^^ nope d pa ako nakapunta dyan, d ko yan naabutan hehehehe is latitude still kicking? how about ground zero?

ok pa din naman..also Alejandra's Complex..pero parang patok ngaun ang Halo..

^^ ah so theyve converted it into an entertainment complex? coool hehehehe:cheers:

yuh..kasi nalugi ang Holiday Taxi dba? ung mga taxis ngaun naka junk nalang sa may Canelar Moret..

yuh..kasi nalugi ang Holiday Taxi dba? ung mga taxis ngaun naka junk nalang sa may Canelar Moret..

^^ u mean wala na naman taxi nag ooperate dyan? :ohno:

ok pa din naman..also Alejandra's Complex..pero parang patok ngaun ang Halo..

^^ thats a good idea what they did coz ang in ngayon is a one stop entertainment complex.:cheers:

wala na po..tricycles are dominating na tlaga..hmpp mas mahal pa sila sa Taxi maningil..imagine from WMSU to Mindpro, Php 25.00 ang bayad..

^^how about the proposed city bus is it operational already?

^^ thats a good idea what they did coz ang in ngayon is a one stop entertainment complex.:cheers:

yuh..may spa, may dance bar, ktv bar, resto...

^^how about the proposed city bus is it operational already?

the city bus is operational..two buses are already plying around he city..they have different routes..Php 10.00 per skay..

wala na po..tricycles are dominating na tlaga..hmpp mas mahal pa sila sa Taxi maningil..imagine from WMSU to Mindpro, Php 25.00 ang bayad..

^^ oh no yan ang downfall natin dyan, tsk tsk tsk i tot they will be phased out already as wat ive heard?

yuh..may spa, may dance bar, ktv bar, resto...

^^ wow thats nyc to know.....

that's only a proposal..pero its a must tlaga na wala ng makikitang tricycles sa main roads ng city..very disgusting..

^^ wow thats nyc to know.....

f makakauwi ka dito, puntahan mo tlga yan..enjoy tlaga jan..

that's only a proposal..pero its a must tlaga na wala ng makikitang tricycles sa main roads ng city..very disgusting..

^^ i agree 100% they should be phased out already because the operators are very abusive in asking for fair. im more inclined to the idea of city buses plying our main streets

the city bus is operational..two buses are already plying around he city..they have different routes..Php 10.00 per skay..


^^ wow this is one good news for us over there, imagine city buses plying our streets, sosi hehehehehehe:cheers:

f makakauwi ka dito, puntahan mo tlga yan..enjoy tlaga jan..

^^ ill take your word for it, m planning to go home soon:):)

^^ i agree 100% they should be phased out already because the operators are very abusive in asking for fair. im more inclined to the idea of city buses plying our main streets

me too..sana f maningil sila ng ganun kamahal..aircon sana ang tricycle nila..

^^ wow this is one good news for us over there, imagine city buses plying our streets, sosi hehehehehehe:cheers:

sosi tlaga..international city kasi tau..hehe

pero dlawa pa lang ang city buses eh..

^^ cge zoro gotta go, have to rest c yah, asta manana.. nyt nyt:)

^^ ill take your word for it, m planning to go home soon:):)

wht do u want..streamer pa..pag.uwi mo dito..hehe

^^ cge zoro gotta go, have to rest c yah, asta manana.. nyt nyt:)

cge..im sleepy too..lets discuss more about zambo tomorrow..

GOOD NIGHT ZAMBO!!

sosi tlaga..international city kasi tau..hehe

pero dlawa pa lang ang city buses eh..

^^ hehehe dont worry if the information ive got is correct they will be putting additional buses depending on demands:banana:

good nyt zambo, good nyt zoro and the rest of the guys:cheers:

ok pa din naman..also Alejandra's Complex..pero parang patok ngaun ang Halo..

ahaha, la-os na ang alejandra's ahahaa, i dunno why.. hahahaha...:lol:

that's only a proposal..pero its a must tlaga na wala ng makikitang tricycles sa main roads ng city..very disgusting..

dapat lang, imagine. tricycles in the ASIA'S LATIN CITY?? wahahhahaa,
dapat i demolished na ung mga tricycles sa city natin... nakakahiya sa mga visitors...:ohno:

ahaha, la-os na ang alejandra's ahahaa, i dunno why.. hahahaha...:lol:

mga matatanda nalang ang sumasayaw doon..

dapat lang, imagine. tricycles in the ASIA'S LATIN CITY?? wahahhahaa,
dapat i demolished na ung mga tricycles sa city natin... nakakahiya sa mga visitors...:ohno:

wag din total..on major roads lang like Go.Camins, Mayor Jaldon, Veterans Ave. and San Jose Road..

they can operate sa mga barangay roads lang..

Quake jolts Zamboanga City

A tremor shook Zamboanga City Wednesday night, ABS-CBN Regional Network Group reported.

The magnitude 5.4 earthquake was recorded at 7:36 p.m. It was felt as far as Zamboanga del Norte, according to Brenda Nazareth, regional director of the Department of Science and Technology.

The epicenter was located at 121.60 degrees east, 107 kilometers north-30 west of Zamboanga City.

Intensity 3 was felt in Zamboanga City, Zamboanga Sibugay and Pagadian City. Intensity 2 was felt in Labason, Zambonga del norte.

No one was reported hurt and no property damage has been reported.

Nazareth said they are carefully monitoring for after shocks.

The Zamboanga earthquake followed Monday' tremor in Eastern Samar and areas nearby.

ABS-CBN Regional Network Group correspondent Sharon Evite reported that the 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 3:46 p.m.

Evite said that Can-avid town in Eastern Samar experienced Intensity 4 ground movement.

Western Mindanao State University Floating School for the Badjaus

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floating school of WMSU for the Badjaus

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Lobregat welcomes Asia United Bank

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday cited the strong business confidence on local leadership as he acknowledged the entry of another commercial bank in Asia’s Latin City .

“Thank you for finally coming to Zamboanga,” the mayor told executives of the Asia Union Bank during unveiling ceremonies for the local branch located at the Nunez extension yesterday morning. “Why did it take you so long to come to Zamboanga?”.

The unveiling rite yesterday augmented the growing number of commercial banks operating in the city at present, making Zamboanga truly the commercial and financial center in Western Mindanao .

Lobregat said the growing number of banks including other business establishments is proof of the robust business climate in Zamboanga.

He stressed that the city government has intensified business development efforts and working hard in partnership with other agencies concerned to make the city feasible and viable for business activities.

In his brief message during the opening of the Asia United Bank, Lobregat also explained the Asia’s Latin City branding which is primarily due to the large number of chabacano speaking population and the rich and colorful history of Zamboanga.

He also emphasized on the sound fiscal management of the present administration citing the report of the Commission on Audit in 2006.

Zamboanga City is among the top cities in terms of gross income and net income. — SEC

The Newest Bank in the City..

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Asian United Bank
Nunez Extention, Zamboanga City

Top team formed to manage AUB Zambo branch

The Asia United Bank’s choice to open a branch in Zamboanga City is because the city is a progressive and peaceful city, said Orman O. Manansala, the bank’s area manager for Mindanao.

Mr. Manansala said that they have formed a good team to manage the Zamboanga City branch with manager Jeanette Mendoza who is a resident of Zamboanga City.

Manansala visualized that Asia United Bank (AUB) will grow and become more productive this year.

Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has rated AUB as one of the top four rated banks in the country serving its clients and investors.

AUB has 41 branches in the country and has been in operation since 1997.

The bank’s branches are in Metro Manila, several cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. In Mindanao, the bank branches are in Davao City, Gen Santos City, Cagayan De Oro City and now in Zamboanga City. Another branch will be opened in Cotabato City.

Republic Biscuits Corp. (Rebisco) owns 70 percent of the AUB stocks, while the rest are owned by two topTaiwanese banks. — Allen Abastillas

guys help me in forming the list of the banks in Zamboanga city..

^^ i agree 100% they should be phased out already because the operators are very abusive in asking for fair. im more inclined to the idea of city buses plying our main streets
it must be phased out... Imagine, a bustling city with tricycles in main roads? yayks!

at least, if it is phased out, it will be decongested..

Metropolitan Trust Bank

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MetroBank - Governor Lim Avenue
MetroBank - Brilliantes Street
MetroBank - Veterans Avenue
MetroBank - Limtown Center

it must be phased out... Imagine, a bustling city with tricycles in main roads? yayks!

at least, if it is phased out, it will be decongested..

you are right..but no one in the city council would care to do that..because it is a political suicide..the tricycle drivers in the city is so numerous..

you are right..but no one in the city council would care to do that..because it is a political suicide..the tricycle drivers in the city is so numerous..
why? they have to look for themselves...is it still good to see the tricycles in the main road?

buses are good... but make sure there will be no pollution...

MetroBank
1.Governor Lim Avenue Branch
2.Pura Brilliantes Street Branch
3.Limtown Center Branch
4.Veterans Avenue Branch

Bank of the Philippine Island
1.Mayor Jaldon Avenue
2.Nicassio Valderossa Street
3.Guiwan
4.Veterans Avenue

Alied Bank
1.San Jose Road
2.Nuñez Extension
3.Sucabon
4.Canelar
5.Guiwan
6.Veterans Avenue

Equitable PCI Bank
1.Canelar
2.Yubenco Star Mall
3.Rizal Street
4.Mayor Jaldon Street

Land Bak of the Philippines
1.Veterans Avenue
2.Pettit Barracks
3.Western Mindanao State University

Rural Bank of Zamboanga
1.Tomas Claudio Street

Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation
1.Tomas Claudio

1st Valley Bank
1.Canelar

One Network Bank
1.Guiwan
2.Governor Lim Avenue

Bank of Commerce
1.Veterans Avenue
2.Mayor Jaldon Street

May Bank
1.Veterans Avenue

Security Bank
1.Veterans Avenue

Philippine National Bank
1.Buenavista Street
2.J.S. Alano Street
3.Veterans Avenue

International Exchange Bank
1.Gov.Alvarez Avenue

Rural Bank of Siocon Inc.
1.Gov. Alvarez Avenue

Philippine Postal Bank
1. Nicassio Valderossa Street

GE Money Bank
1.Campaner Street

Keppel Bank
1.Golden Bell Grand Center

Asia United Bank
1.Nuñez Extention

PSBank
1.Nuñez Extention

China Bank
1.Gov.Lim Avenue
2.Guiwan

Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
1.Veterans Avenue

Banco de Oro
1.Sucabon
2.Governor Lim
3.Veterans Avenue

East West Bank
1.Nicasio Valderossa Street

Philippine Bank of Communications
1.Veterans Avenue
2. Nicassio Valderossa Street

Philippine Veterans Bank
1.Gov. Lim Avenue
2.Western Mindanao State University

Philippine Islamic Bank
1.Governor Lim Avenue

Union Bank
1.Pilar Street

Development Bank in the Philippines
1.Veterans Avenue
2.Pettit Barracks

United Coconut Planters Bank
1.Rizal Street

Banco Filipino
1.Governor Lim Avenue

why? they have to look for themselves...is it still good to see the tricycles in the main road?

buses are good... but make sure there will be no pollution...

its not good..but the city council is afraid to pass an ordinance banning tricycles on main roads..because as i have said it is a political suicide..

the one i have listed above is really an incomplete list..

please help me in completing it..

that is just base on my personal knowledge..

Fabian’s search for top studes now on 2nd year

Congressman Erbie A. Fabian’s Search for the 10 Most Outstanding Students of Zamboanga City will be held for the second time on February 13 with more than 25 nominees due for first screening on Friday, January 11.

The search’s project director Abigail Bucoy-Marquez disclosed yesterday that at least 25 high school and college students have so far been nominated for the coveted awards.

The students come from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (Both high school and college), Universidad de Zamboanga (college), Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School, Chong Hua High School, Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science High School, Regional Science High School, Zamboanga National High School-West, Pilar College, Claret School of Zamboanga and Zamboanga National High School Main.

Marquez said the first screening will be conducted by the selection board composed of Atty. Arsenio Gonzales, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Director Emilou Yanga, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Brenda Nazareth Manzano and National Economic and Development Authority Regional Director Rafael Evangelista.

Marquez said the formal awarding ceremony will be held at the Rigodon de Palmeras at 6 p.m. on February 13, a day before Valentines Day.

She revealed that the top 10 students who will be adjudged as winners in the search will each receive P10,000 cash and a plague.

According to her, the five high school and five college students will each win in five selected categories where they excel at, to wit: Science or Math, Communication Arts or Journalism, Sports, Culture and the Arts and Community Service or Leadership.

Congressman Fabian held the first and successful Search for the Most Outstanding Students on February 18 last year with Congressman Juan Edgardo Angara as the guest of honor.

Fabian said he will try to invite Education Secretary Jesli Lapus as guest of honor during the awarding night on February 13.

According to Marquez, the search aims to give recognition to five students in the collegiate level and five in the secondary level.

She stressed that the search is intended to acclaim the students’ contributions or achievements encompassing the values of excellence, service, stewardship, integrity and synergy in the areas of Science or Math, Journalism and Communication Arts, Culture and Arts, Sports, Community and Public Service.

Marquez said one of the objectives of the search is to encourage and inspire other young men and women to be equally and even more exceptional in securing their self worth, developing a sense of social conscience, optimizing their sense of ideal and honing their power in accomplishing superb and uncommon feats in the promotion of peace and development in their own and global communities.

Fabian’s search for top studes now on 2nd year

Congressman Erbie A. Fabian’s Search for the 10 Most Outstanding Students of Zamboanga City will be held for the second time on February 13 with more than 25 nominees due for first screening on Friday, January 11.

The search’s project director Abigail Bucoy-Marquez disclosed yesterday that at least 25 high school and college students have so far been nominated for the coveted awards.

The students come from the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (Both high school and college), Universidad de Zamboanga (college), Don Pablo Lorenzo Memorial High School, Chong Hua High School, Arturo Eustaquio Memorial Science High School, Regional Science High School, Zamboanga National High School-West, Pilar College, Claret School of Zamboanga and Zamboanga National High School Main.

Marquez said the first screening will be conducted by the selection board composed of Atty. Arsenio Gonzales, Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Regional Director Emilou Yanga, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Regional Director Brenda Nazareth Manzano and National Economic and Development Authority Regional Director Rafael Evangelista.

Marquez said the formal awarding ceremony will be held at the Rigodon de Palmeras at 6 p.m. on February 13, a day before Valentines Day.

She revealed that the top 10 students who will be adjudged as winners in the search will each receive P10,000 cash and a plague.

According to her, the five high school and five college students will each win in five selected categories where they excel at, to wit: Science or Math, Communication Arts or Journalism, Sports, Culture and the Arts and Community Service or Leadership.

Congressman Fabian held the first and successful Search for the Most Outstanding Students on February 18 last year with Congressman Juan Edgardo Angara as the guest of honor.

Fabian said he will try to invite Education Secretary Jesli Lapus as guest of honor during the awarding night on February 13.

According to Marquez, the search aims to give recognition to five students in the collegiate level and five in the secondary level.

She stressed that the search is intended to acclaim the students’ contributions or achievements encompassing the values of excellence, service, stewardship, integrity and synergy in the areas of Science or Math, Journalism and Communication Arts, Culture and Arts, Sports, Community and Public Service.

Marquez said one of the objectives of the search is to encourage and inspire other young men and women to be equally and even more exceptional in securing their self worth, developing a sense of social conscience, optimizing their sense of ideal and honing their power in accomplishing superb and uncommon feats in the promotion of peace and development in their own and global communities.

COMPANY PROFILE:

WESTERN MINDANAO POWER CORPORATION

Western Mindanao Power Corporation (“WMPC”) is a partnership among AEV, Conal Holdings Corporation (CHC) and Tomen Power Singapore (TPS), incorporated in 1996 to implement the Energy Conversion Agreement (“ECA”) with National Power Corporation (“NPC”) covering the Zamboanga 100 MW Bunker-C Fired Power Station. Under the ECA which has an 18-year term running all the way up to December 2015, WMPC converts fuel supplied by NPC into electricity for exclusive delivery to the Mindanao Grid.

Located in Sangali, Zamboanga City, the WMPC power station is equipped with ten (10) units of Wärtsilä 18V38 diesel generating sets each with a net capacity of 10 megaWatts. Aside from providing much needed capacity to the Zamboanga Peninsula, WMPC also performs the role of voltage regulator for Zamboanga City ensuring the availability, reliability, and quality of power supply in the area. The WMPC power station is among the most efficient diesel plants in the country, continuously meeting its performance guarantees to NPC.

WMPC is staffed by a complement of 59 young, competent, and hardworking men and women committed to delivering good value to its shareholders and customers.

City to pursue building of Nuñez-Gov. Ramos road

The city government will pursue the construction of the proposed Nunez-Gov. Ramos road as a long term solution to the mounting traffic problems in city streets.

Mayor Celso Lobregat Monday conferred with Archbishop Romulo Valles and members of the clergy to discuss the possibility of utilizing portions of Church property for the opening of the proposed road.

Lobregat, together with City Engineer Luis Despalo also inspected areas that will be affected by the proposed road project.

The proposal, conceptualized several years back, is primarily to address traffic woes encountered by commuters going to Sta. Maria, Pasonanca as well as to the west coast area.

Once implemented, the road project will ease traffic along Sta. Maria road. It will be an access road for commuters going to Sta. Maria, Pasonanca, San Roque including the west coast as well as east coast.

During the meeting with the clergy, Archbishop Valles has expressed support to the development plans of the city and in principle agreed to the plan.

Mayor Lobregat acknowledged that it would take some time before the proposal can be finalized and implemented.

He has tasked the City Engineer’s Office, the City Planning and Development Office, Land Housing and Management Division and other offices concerned to speed up the negotiation process.

He also expressed elation that the Archdiocese under Archbishop Valles is open to the idea of donating portions of the Church property at the Centro Pastoral in Gov. Camins in support of the city development plans. (Sheila Covarrubias)

Bullish economy attracted AUB to Zamboanga

Zamboanga City’s bullish economy of has attracted the Asia United Bank (AUB) to put up its 41st branch along Nuñez Extension, this city.

AUB Mindanao Area Manager Orman Manansala disclosed that the bank network would continue to open at least 12 more branches all over the country.

“AUB has grown up so fast, imagine we opened our first mother bank in 1997 and in a span of ten years we are now 41 branches,” Manansala boasted,

He said that the company has been looking at Zamboanga City to put up a branch the past years, but due to several processes like licenses with the Central Bank, caused the delay.

He said that AUB is 70 percent owned by Rebisco and the 30 percent by two top Taiwanese banks.

Manansala said the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas has given AUB a very high CAMEL’s rating.

Camels stands for Capital Adequacy, Assets, Management Capability, Earning capacity and Liquidity and is rated number four in the ratings from a scale of five.

He said that the bank’s return on earning is 20 percent making it number one in terms of Return On Equity.

“We entered Zamboanga City because of its bullish economy and its peaceful environment,” he said.

AUB bank manager is Miss Jeanette Mendoza.

Mayor Celso Lobregat led bank officials and clients in yesterday’s inauguration. (Nonong Santiago)

just in my observation, most of the banks are just concentrated within the 7 kilometer radius..why not build branches in barangays like Ayala which is 15 kilometers from the city or in Sangali..they have booming economy that can rival that of barangays in the city proper..

MERCURY DRUG CORPORATION

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3 BRANCHES IN ZAMBOANGA

San Jose Gusu

Veterans Avenue

Guiwan

CRUISE SHIP IN ZAMBOANGA IN THE YEAR 2007

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M/S ASTOR

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M/S ALBATROSS

ANOTHER PHOTO OF THE aLBATROSS

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MS ASTOR IS A GERMAN CRUISE SHIP..

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INSIDE ASTOR

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cAW-cAWA SUNSET

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CRUISE SHIP IN ZAMBOANGA IN THE YEAR 2007

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M/S ASTOR

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M/S ALBATROSS

ning dock ni sa zamboanga zoro?