City receives P5.4-M worth of agri equipment

ZAMBOANGA City, in partnership with Department of Agriculture (DA), has purchased two farm tractors with implements worth P5.4 million to boost the city's agricultural production.

The two newly-purchased farm tractors and implements were turned over Tuesday by Mayor Celso Lobregat to City Agriculturists Diosdado Palacat in the village of Tumaga, four kilometers north of Zamboanga City.

Lobregat said the purchase of the farm tractors with implements was realized through partnership between the City Government and DA regional office under the Ginintuang Masaganang Ani (GMA) Corn Tractor Pool Program.

Lobregat has challenged Palacat and his field personnel to ensure the tractors are put to good use, effectively and efficiently, in accordance with the existing ordinance governing the use of the city agriculturist office equipment.

The rental fee of farm tractor is P550 per hectare under the existing city ordinance.

Lobregat said the city ordinance needs to be reviewed, citing the fee is dependent on fuel and the prices of fuel are erratic.

With the purchase of the two units of farm tractors, the City Government will now have a total of four farm tractors since there are already existing two units.

"I want a weekly report on how you are utilizing these farm tractors," Lobregat told Palacat and his field personnel in the city's six agricultural districts.

The six agricultural districts are Ayala, Culianan, Curuan, Manicahan, Tumaga, and Vitali.

"I don't want these tractors to be left idle in your office or in the shed," Lobregat said. (Bong Garcia)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Guc-uCw_0pk

Aliwan Festival 2010 (zamboanga team)

Pizza rave at Pedricos
Saturday, May 29. 2010

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Businessman Allan Villanueva and friends pose after the ribbon cutting ceremony during yesterday's opening of the third Pizza Pedricos outlet at Yubenco Star Mall. -- Jimmy Villaflores

In just less than one year in existence in Zamboanga City, one of the famous pizza houses in Metro Manila — Pizza Pedricos — has successfully opened up three branches here.

Yesterday, Pizza Pedricos franchise holder in the city, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Villanueva, formally started operating their third pizzeria at Yubenco Star Mall, Putik this city.

Pizza Pedricos serves different flavors of pizza that suit the taste of Zamboangueños.

Now serving in Zamboanga are four flavors of pizza in a box for a very minimal cost.

They also serve flavors of “X-Tra Loaded” such as Cheez and Cheez, Sausage and Cheez, Ham and Cheez and Chorizo and Cheez.

For the whole family, Pizza Pedricos offers “Supreme Combo” flavors like Ham plus Pineapple and Cheez, Ham plus Sausage and Cheez, and Sausage plus Pepperoni and Cheez.

Late last year, Pizza Pedricos here under the management of the Villanueva couple started the operation of their first outlet located along San Jose Road.

It became the favorite hangout of pizza lovers specially students from the different prestigious learning institutions.

Sensing the need to expand their business, Mr. Villanueva has put up a so-called “counter-top”, a small space inside Southway Mall where Pizza Pedricos products are available.

The couple said that another store will be opened at the Paseo del Mar soon as well as branches in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay.

Allan Villanueva, son of the late Atty. Aquiles Villanueva, expressed gratitude to the Zamboanguenos who continuously patronizing their products, thus making Pizza Pedricos totally different from others.

Visit their website @ www.pizzapedricos.com.

^^good mornin zambo city.... have a blessed sunday ahead:cheers:

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Sam Po Chinese Temple
Canelar, Zamboanga City

http://www.euntes.com/euntes2/euntes3dmap.jpg
www.euntes.com

^^

GREAT NEWS! Kaya pala they are starting to demolish un old building.

^^

madedemolish pati ba ung master's bakery sa likod?

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Sam Po Chinese Temple
Canelar, Zamboanga City


^^

san yan ang San Po Chinese Temple? never heard.. nice place ah! :cheers:

http://www.euntes.com/euntes2/euntes3dmap.jpg
www.euntes.com


^^

Euntes at Silsilah, magkapareho lang yan or iba!? :nuts:

You mean this Building?...tapos na?

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what about this?

CONDOTEL inside the ZAMBOECOZONE
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Activity Center
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^^Good day Zamboanga..its a hot Sunday and last sunday of the Month...ang bilis..June na....

^^any way taz na po tong building na to the Gamezone and the Condotel inside the Ecozone...ung game zone para makapaglaro ka dapat may reservation/appoinment ka para magamit ung equipment nila...and ung condotel is for the Investors inside

^^

madedemolish pati ba ung master's bakery sa likod?

Hindi ata sa kanila ang lot na pinagtatayuan ng Master's.

^^

san yan ang San Po Chinese Temple? never heard.. nice place ah! :cheers:

Sa Interior yan ng Canelar. :)

^^

Euntes at Silsilah, magkapareho lang yan or iba!? :nuts:

Iba. :cheers:

including the Zamboanga Convention Center sa harap ng WMCC..bkt kya?

^^bakit kaya tumigil ung construction sa Zambo Convention Cnter?ehh last year pa to nag stop...sayang laki pa nman nito...

Hindi ata sa kanila ang lot na pinagtatayuan ng Master's.

^^I think makuha pa to ng Shoppers ung National bakery and mga katabi niya...pero right now ala atang movement inside kahit nag pile ng poles sa loob alang movement...ung lang binutasan este giniba ung harap sa may big v's...sana they will continue na the construction

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www.euntes.com


^^di kaya to ung silsilah center sa may Sinunuc?

delete~....double post

Looks like a China Town..hehehe :lol:
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http://www.euntes.com/euntes2/euntes3dmap.jpg
www.euntes.com


maganda ang area nayan...very refreshing...here are some pictures...

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_346881842l.jpg

Looks like a China Town..hehehe :lol:
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ZC's Tallest buildings are located on this Street. :)

maganda ang area nayan...very refreshing...here are some pictures...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_230344985l.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_346881842l.jpg

Nice! :cheers:

http://www.adzu.edu.ph/components/com_fpss/images/airsupply.jpg

^^good pm zambo pips:cheers:

http://www.adzu.edu.ph/components/com_fpss/images/airsupply.jpg

meron 20Pesos..maki balita sa labas ng Coliseum ...HarHaR:lol::lol:

http://www.adzu.edu.ph/components/com_fpss/images/airsupply.jpg

may feeling ako na di mapupuno ang city coliseum... bahala na, for scholarship's sake.. :cheers:

may feeling ako na di mapupuno ang city coliseum... bahala na, for scholarship's sake.. :cheers:


Will this be the first time for Air Supply to have concert in Zamboanga City, @Marl? :)

Will this be the first time for Air Supply to have concert in Zamboanga City, @Marl? :)

i guess so.. hehe

^^ 1st time ba ng air supply?

I thought second time na nila dito. So i searched the archives. heheh.. and found out "america" pala yun pumunta dito nun.

-double post. sorry

Chamber of Commerce leads fight versus higher cost of electricity Soliven asks ZAMCELCO to protect interest of consumers

The Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (ZCCCII) headed by its President, Pocholo N. Soliven is taking the lead in protesting the alleged exorbitant transmission rates and ancillary services passed on by the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) to its member-consumers.

Many member-consumers of ZAMCELCO were caught by surprise when their electric bill for the month of May is extremely higher as compared to their previous electric bills. It said that the local business community is the hardest hit as their electric bills was increased tremendously.

Soliven advices companies and business entities including the ordinary household to pay their power bills under protest and submit their own individual formal protest anent this issue.

Soliven said the excessive increase was caused by the collection of the Ancillary Service Cost by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) which was approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). He added that this cost was passed on to the consumers.

Soliven urged Zamcelco to exhaust all legal remedies to protect the interest of its member-consumers, and appeal to Zamcelco to follow the lead of other distribution utilities who did not pass on the excessive Ancillary Service Cost to its member consumers by filing petitions with their respective Regional Trial Courts (RTC).

Soliven added that the petition of the other distribution utilities is for NGCP �to cease and desist� from passing on the exorbitant charges on the premise that �it constitute a violation of contract on the part of NGCP, NPC and TRANSCO for failing to deliver the required ancillary services, thus NGCP have to contract THERMA MARINE (Aboitiz), a private company, for the undelivered ancillary services at 10 times higher than the original rate...�

Soliven also appealed to Zamcelco to exercise their right to petition ERC to review the provisional approval granted by them to NGCP to recover from customers the cost of their ancillary service procurement aggreement (ASPA) with THERMA MARINE and to make public the NGCP calculations of their Ancillary charges.

www.zambotoday.com

Earthquake hits Zamboanga

AN EARTHQUAKE shook Zamboanga City and nearby areas late Monday, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) said.

Local Philvocs head Allan Labayog said preliminary data gathered by his office showed that the earthquake occurred exactly 6:18 p.m. Monday.

Labayog said the earthquake registered an intensity of three with a 5.9 magnitude.

Labayog said the epicenter of the earthquake is located at Celebes Sea with a grid coordinate of 6.95 degrees north and 123.97 degrees east with a depth of 10 kilometers.

"If we will look at the map, it is somewhere in the east coast of Zamboanga," Labayog said citing the epicenter is off-shore.

He said the earthquake was felt as far as Kidapawan area, where intensity two was registered.

Meanwhile, Labayog has allayed fears of tsunami occurrence citing Monday night's earthquake is way below magnitude seven.

He said a tsunami occurs if and when the quake's magnitude reaches seven and above. (Bong Garcia

Sunstar zamboanga

maganda ang area nayan...very refreshing...here are some pictures...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_230344985l.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_346881842l.jpg

sa Harmony Village naman yan, also in Sinunuc. Iba din ung Euntes.

sa Harmony Village naman yan, also in Sinunuc. Iba din ung Euntes.

mgkatabi lang ata sila diba?

can someone post pictures of Melline's Resort? Anybody here?

Zambo hosts PLEASES Nat’l confab
Tuesday, June 1. 2010

Zamboanga City will host this year’s national assembly of the Philippine League of Secretaries to the Sangguniang, Inc. (PLEASES), a 3-day gathering of all national, regional and provincial chapter officers, with the theme “Disaster Resiliency Initiatives: the Call of the Times”.

Mayor Celso Lobregat is set to welcome the participants during the opening program this afternoon.

Slated from June 2-5, 2010 at a local hotel in Sucabon Street, the assembly is in line with the League’s thrust to continuously equip the members with quality trainings to strengthen their capabilities as secretaries to the Sanggunian as well as to keep them at par with current trends/ issues and innovations on disaster resiliency initiatives.

Specifically, the participants will include PLEASES national officers, regional and provincial chapter officers, secretaries and assistant secretaries and staff to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, Sangguniang Panlungsod, Sangguniang Bayan and Sangguniang Barangay; members of City, Provincial, Municipal including barangay Councils and other interested LGU officials in the national assembly/joint national executive officers and national board of trustees conference and seminar or workshop of the PLEASES.

City Secretary Zenaida Jayme said the seminar workshop will focus mainly on climate change and disaster risk management.

Invited speakers include the National Disaster Coordinating Council, Climate Change Commission, Philippine Environmental Planners, Society of Filipino Activists, Inc.., PAG-ASA and PHILVOCS.

PLEASES National President is Margaret Farolan.

Disaster Resiliency Initiatives is the main focus of the seminar-workshop as the Philippines has been adjudged as the world’s 4th most accident prone-country based on studies conducted by the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies from 1992-2001.

According to records, 31,835 Filipinos were killed and 94,369,462 others were affected by natural disasters and calamities in a span of 20 years.

Ateneo de Zamboanga University - Kreutz Campus Site Development Plan

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Ateneo de Zamboanga University - Kreutz Campus Site Development Plan

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^^ganda tlaga sta ateneo :cheers:

sa Harmony Village naman yan, also in Sinunuc. Iba din ung Euntes.

all i know na iisa lang yan sila...may master plan kc sila kasing tulad nito...posted malapit sa House of Peace.^^

Earthquake hits Zamboanga

AN EARTHQUAKE shook Zamboanga City and nearby areas late Monday, an official of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Philvocs) said.

Local Philvocs head Allan Labayog said preliminary data gathered by his office showed that the earthquake occurred exactly 6:18 p.m. Monday.

Labayog said the earthquake registered an intensity of three with a 5.9 magnitude.

Labayog said the epicenter of the earthquake is located at Celebes Sea with a grid coordinate of 6.95 degrees north and 123.97 degrees east with a depth of 10 kilometers.

"If we will look at the map, it is somewhere in the east coast of Zamboanga," Labayog said citing the epicenter is off-shore.

He said the earthquake was felt as far as Kidapawan area, where intensity two was registered.

Meanwhile, Labayog has allayed fears of tsunami occurrence citing Monday night's earthquake is way below magnitude seven.

He said a tsunami occurs if and when the quake's magnitude reaches seven and above. (Bong Garcia

Sunstar zamboanga


wah naramdaman ko to...katakot...:nuts:

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^^

I like this part of the article. :banana:




"Neither can countless Filipinos. As Aquino's convoy heads to the rally in Zamboanga, the city nearly empties out entirely onto the streets to greet him. Yellow banners and ribbons — first popularized by Ninoy's love for the 1970s pop song "Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Ole Oak Tree" — festoon almost every rickety fence and street light in a town governed by politicians aligned against the Aquinos. The roads teem with Zamboangans of all walks of life, barefoot street kids and housewives holding parasols, all clad in their own makeshift yellow Aquino gear (the campaign didn't at the time have a budget to mass-produce T-shirts). The procession teeters to a snail's pace for over three hours, as thousands swarm around, their hands held up forming Cory's famed L sign — meaning laban, or "fight." So much confetti and shredded paper billows out of office buildings that, over the wail of sirens and the ceaseless chanting of "Noynoy!," tropical Zamboanga looks like it's covered in a layer of snow."[/I]



Read more: http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1982219-3,00.html#ixzz0pbvSoS3c

mgkatabi lang ata sila diba?

Medjo malayo konti. Sa Sinunuc proper ang EUNTES and Harmony Village ay sa Pitogo

Ateneo de Zamboanga University - Kreutz Campus Site Development Plan

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thanks for the rendering, how many hectares kaya to?

thanks for the rendering, how many hectares kaya to?

^^

8-10 har. 4got the exact, though.

^^ang laki pala, marlowe...

ibig sabihin ba niyan, magiging dalawa na ang campus ng Ateneo diyan sa Zamboanga City?

^^ang laki pala, marlowe...

ibig sabihin ba niyan, magiging dalawa na ang campus ng Ateneo diyan sa Zamboanga City?

^^

2 na at present, the main campus at La Purisima Street, and the new one which is the Fr. William Kreutz Campus (where the high school is currently operating), soon the Grade School. :)

^^that's great news....quality education at its best in Zamboanga :cheers:

Hi, everyone! :) Obviously I'm new here. Haha. I've been so much interested on this forum that I've been scrolling through it for a long time before I finally decided to join in. I'm a male, by the way, a college student, citizen of Zamboanga, and uhmm.. oh yeah, I'm 18 years old.

Btw, about the Ateneo campuses. The institution owns three lots around the city. The first one's along La Purisima Street. The second campus is the one in Tumaga, the Fr. William H. Kreutz Campus. The third property can be found along MCLL Highway in Divisoria, just beside the IBT lot. The Kreutz Campus is 8.1 hectares and had its groundbreaking on July 31, 2005. It was utilized in the school year that followed (2006-2007). The third lot is planned to be the future home of the College of Medicine.

maganda ang area nayan...very refreshing...here are some pictures...

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_230344985l.jpg

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/2_346881842l.jpg

I've visited this place a few years back for our HS seniors' retreat and from that experience, I can confidently say that zoroethgenre_003 is right. This is the Harmony Village. I haven't heard about Euntes so I cannot really say that Euntes is different from Harmony Village or if Euntes is the new name of Harmony Village or anything about Euntes at all. :)

I passed by Divisoria yesterday and saw some heavy equipment digging out earth from the vacant lot between St. Peter Chapels and a Protestant church. They seem to be preparing for the construction of a gasoline station. I saw a huge, and I mean HUGE, "tank" just beside the excavation site.

Medjo malayo konti. Sa Sinunuc proper ang EUNTES and Harmony Village ay sa Pitogo

^^Good day Zamboanga....diba ung EUNTES un na ung sa silsilah center sa sinunuc and ung Harmony village is katabi nman ng Zamboanga Memorial garden ....

I passed by Divisoria yesterday and saw some heavy equipment digging out earth from the vacant lot between St. Peter Chapels and a Protestant church. They seem to be preparing for the construction of a gasoline station. I saw a huge, and I mean HUGE, "tank" just beside the excavation site.

^^hi sternocleidomastoid....welcome and goodluck hope you will share more about Zamboanga...

^^by the way yeap its a gasoline station i dont know lang if wat company ...

Guys another naiwang projects ng City Government na tinuloy now sa wakas nabigyan din ng hustisya ung daanan sa may Seaside road going lower calarian as of now one way ung area to be pass and tinitibak na ung kalsada hope they will widen the road na...

Hi, everyone! :) Obviously I'm new here. Haha. I've been so much interested on this forum that I've been scrolling through it for a long time before I finally decided to join in. I'm a male, by the way, a college student, citizen of Zamboanga, and uhmm.. oh yeah, I'm 18 years old.

^^

Hey! Welcome to SSC sternocleidomastoid!

Btw, about the Ateneo campuses. The institution owns three lots around the city. The first one's along La Purisima Street. The second campus is the one in Tumaga, the Fr. William H. Kreutz Campus. The third property can be found along MCLL Highway in Divisoria, just beside the IBT lot. The Kreutz Campus is 8.1 hectares and had its groundbreaking on July 31, 2005. It was utilized in the school year that followed (2006-2007). The third lot is planned to be the future home of the College of Medicine.

Tnx for the info! Very Stategic ang third lot ng Ateneo..

I passed by Divisoria yesterday and saw some heavy equipment digging out earth from the vacant lot between St. Peter Chapels and a Protestant church. They seem to be preparing for the construction of a gasoline station. I saw a huge, and I mean HUGE, "tank" just beside the excavation site.


^^by the way yeap its a gasoline station i dont know lang if wat company ...

wow andaming soon to open gasoline stations along MCLL Hi-way aside from Seaoil - Divisoria & Petron - Guiwan. Hindi kaya Phoenix to?

Guys another naiwang projects ng City Government na tinuloy now sa wakas nabigyan din ng hustisya ung daanan sa may Seaside road going lower calarian as of now one way ung area to be pass and tinitibak na ung kalsada hope they will widen the road na...

^^

Bueno bueno..

Don Pablo Lorenzo Street @ Downtown

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Going to the West of the city (Approaching La Vista del Mar Resort located 8 kms. from the city center)

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Both sides (painted brown) of the Doña Vicenta Bldg. will soon have huge billboards.

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Gov. Lim Avenue crossing will soon glit like this one in Shibuya, Tokyo at night as surrounding buildings at that intersection has giant billboards attached to their walls. :)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/9/97/Shibuya_at_dusk_-_Tokyo_-_Japan.jpg/800px-Shibuya_at_dusk_-_Tokyo_-_Japan.jpg

These are the other two sides of Gov. Lim Avenue Crossing.

Shoppers' Center & Southway Square

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http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs352.snc3/29214_400845229377_313084584377_4041746_2529106_n.jpg

ayos to ahh!!!! :okay:

Prize-winning Ateneo band to perform June 11

Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 17:54:00 05/30/2010
Filed Under: Schools, Music


THE 78-year-old Ateneo De Zamboanga (AdZU) Concert Band will perform June 11 at the Ateneo de Manila University Henry Lee Irwin Theater.



Proceeds of the concert will go to the AdZU scholarship campaign for the university’s centennial in 2012 and to the AdMU’s dormitory scholarships.


The Ateneo is part of the band’s concert tour to herald AdZU’s centennial in 2012. The tour also marks the Sesquicentennial (150 years) of the return of the Jesuits to the Philippines.


The AdZU concert band has been making great music in Western Mindanao since 1932.


It was a marching and pep band until its director, Apolonio G. Enriquez, transformed it into a concert band in 1991. Enriquez, an AdZU alumnus, is a choir director, arranger, conductor and brass teacher who was a member of the same band when he was in high school and college.


The band has won in the Zamboanga Brass Band competition three times—in 2001, 2002 and 2008—besting the bands of the Southern Military Command (Southcom) and Philippine Air Force that have traditionally dominated the contests.


The 50-member band is composed of 24 college, 20 high school and six grade school students, most of them scholars.


The Atenean value of excellence is instilled in each member. Everyone undergoes a two-year beginner’s training consisting of elementary and intermediate method books.


The student then joins the regular band that entitles him/her to a 50-percent discount in tuition fees. After going through the first and second advanced books the member qualifies for full scholarship.


Beginners are mostly Grades 4 and 5 pupils.


Classics and movie themes, as well as beloved Filipino compositions, are included in the repertoire.


On June 11, there will be a matinee at 3:30 p.m. that will feature the Ateneo Grade School Boys Choir as guest performer. The evening show at 7:30 will feature a performance by Henri Ocier. Tickets are priced at P150 (matinee) and P250 (gala). Call the AdMU’s Office of University Development and Alumni Relations at 4266081 to 82.


The AdZU Band concert is sponsored by Cebu Pacific in cooperation with Bank of Singapore, Coca Cola, ING Investment Management Group, BPI Asset Management and Trust Group, Del Monte Philippines, Deutsche Bank, and Uratex.

^^

Nice!

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Prize-winning Ateneo band to perform June 11


Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 17:54:00 05/30/2010

Filed Under: Schools, Music

THE 78-year-old Ateneo De Zamboanga (AdZU) Concert Band will perform June 11 at the Ateneo de Manila University Henry Lee Irwin Theater.

Proceeds of the concert will go to the AdZU scholarship campaign for the university’s centennial in 2012 and to the AdMU’s dormitory scholarships.

The Ateneo is part of the band’s concert tour to herald AdZU’s centennial in 2012. The tour also marks the Sesquicentennial (150 years) of the return of the Jesuits to the Philippines.

The AdZU concert band has been making great music in Western Mindanao since 1932.

It was a marching and pep band until its director, Apolonio G. Enriquez, transformed it into a concert band in 1991. Enriquez, an AdZU alumnus, is a choir director, arranger, conductor and brass teacher who was a member of the same band when he was in high school and college.

The band has won in the Zamboanga Brass Band competition three times—in 2001, 2002 and 2008—besting the bands of the Southern Military Command (Southcom) and Philippine Air Force that have traditionally dominated the contests.

The 50-member band is composed of 24 college, 20 high school and six grade school students, most of them scholars.

The Atenean value of excellence is instilled in each member. Everyone undergoes a two-year beginner’s training consisting of elementary and intermediate method books.

The student then joins the regular band that entitles him/her to a 50-percent discount in tuition fees. After going through the first and second advanced books the member qualifies for full scholarship.

Beginners are mostly Grades 4 and 5 pupils.

Classics and movie themes, as well as beloved Filipino compositions, are included in the repertoire.

On June 11, there will be a matinee at 3:30 p.m. that will feature the Ateneo Grade School Boys Choir as guest performer. The evening show at 7:30 will feature a performance by Henri Ocier. Tickets are priced at P150 (matinee) and P250 (gala). Call the AdMU’s Office of University Development and Alumni Relations at 4266081 to 82.

The AdZU Band concert is sponsored by Cebu Pacific in cooperation with Bank of Singapore, Coca Cola, ING Investment Management Group, BPI Asset Management and Trust Group, Del Monte Philippines, Deutsche Bank, and Uratex.

from: http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/inquirerheadlines/learning/view/20100530-272927/Prize-winning_Ateneo_band_to_perform_June_11





A night of music with Ateneo de Zamboanga University
(The Philippine Star) Updated May 30, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Music lovers will be treated to a night of easy listening to well-loved classics and current pop tunes as the Ateneo de Zamboanga University (ADZU) Concert Band stages “Stint,” a concert for a cause, on June 11, Friday at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City.

Classics such as Soaring with John Williams (arranged by Robert W. Smith), Matt Conway’s Pursuit, James Swearingen’s Flight of Valor, Karl Jenkins’ Palladio, Young Blood Brass Band’s Brooklyn, and themes from movies such as Lord of the Rings (Howard Shore) and Pirates of the Caribbean : At World’s End (Hans Zimmer) are some performances to look forward to from Western Mindanao’s 50-member music gem.

Spicing up ADZU Concert Band’s repertoire is its rendition of Gioachinno Antonio Rossini’s William Tell Overture; Maestro Lucio San Pedro’s Lahing Kayumanggi; and Harold L. Walters Trumpet’s Wild for the gala performance; and John Higgins’ arrangement of Hollywood Milestones; Swing-out Sisters’ Breakout and James Swearingen’s The Light Eternal for the matinee performance.

The concert heralds the celebration of ADZU’s centennial in 2012. It also marks the sesquicentennial of the return of the Jesuits to the Philippines.

The Ateneo de Zamboanga Concert Band has been making great music since 1932 and is one of the most enduring in the country. The band started as a marching and pep band until its director Apolonio G. Enriquez transformed the group into a concert band in 1991. Enriquez, an ADZU alumnus, is a choir director, arranger, conductor and brass teacher who spent his formative years in music as a member of that same band during his high school and college days.

The band has since won the Zamboanga Brass Band competition three times — in 2001, 2002 and 2008 — besting all other bands in the city, including military bands such as Southcom and PAF, which have traditionally dominated such contests. Of the 50 members, 24 are in college, 20 in high school and six in grade school, most of them scholars. Each plays a variety of instruments such as the flute, trumpet, clarinet, French horn, trombones, alto sax, tenor sax, tuba, baritone sax, percussion, and keyboard.

Proceeds of the concert will go to the ADZU Scholarship Campaign for the university’s centennial in 2012 and to the Ateneo de Manila’s University Dormitory Scholarships.

The concert will be held on June 11, at the Henry Lee Irwin Theater. The matinee show at 3:30 p.m. will feature the Ateneo Grade School Boys Choir as guest while the evening show at 7:30 p.m. will have a performance by Henri Ocier. Tickets at P150 (matinee) and P250 (gala). For more information, call the Ateneo de Manila University’s Office of University Development & Alumni Relations at 426-6081 to 82.

The ADZU Band Concert is sponsored by Cebu Pacific in cooperation with Bank of Singapore, Coca Cola, ING Investment Management Group, BPI Asset Management and Trust Group, Del Monte Philippines, Deusche Bank, and Uratex.

from: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=579540&publicationSubCategoryId=86

Zamboanga Convention Center (still On-hold)

LED TECHONOLOGY, GREEN ARCHITECTURE

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^^hi sternocleidomastoid....welcome and goodluck hope you will share more about Zamboanga...

^^by the way yeap its a gasoline station i dont know lang if wat company ...

^^

Hey! Welcome to SSC sternocleidomastoid!

Thanks for welcoming me! :cheers: I'll do my best to contribute a lot of useful stuff to this forum.

Thanks for welcoming me! :cheers: I'll do my best to contribute a lot of useful stuff to this forum.

Yehey! may papalit na sakin. :banana:

Zamboanga Convention Center (still On-hold)

LED TECHONOLOGY, GREEN ARCHITECTURE

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Will it really be as big as it is shown in the rendering? I saw the space where it is being constructed and it wasn't that vast and even the convention center's under-construction structure isn't as massive as the rendering shows. I do hope they didn't shrink the actual plan.

1st Chavacano Rap Contest a successful summer event
by Dante Corteza


Part of the just concluded 2010 Summer Festival activities was the 1st Chavacano Rap Contest. Organized by the City Tourism Office, it gave an opportunity for our youth to express themselves through rap singing but this time in our very own local language Chavacano. And for this I praise Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat for supporting and promoting our unique language through this kind of music. It was held last May 29, 2010 at the Paseo de Jardin in Pasonanca.


The judges composed of Franceska Mas, Mel Sebastian, and Ansley Que must have a hard time to select the winners as the contestants were very good. But the Verbal Thread had the honor to bring home the grand prize. They were followed by Deliquentes (2nd place) and Black Raph (3rd place).


Rap singing, in my research, is a rhythmic form of speech that the artist performs with or without musical backing. The musical accompaniment can be of any style although hip hop, house, reggae, soul and rock music tend to be favored. Usually, DJ’s and singers perform this to promote themselves but most successful rap artists record their tracks then distribute them through the underground and DJnetworks.


In the 70s a rap were the words a person used when trying to persuade people. This particularly applied to the persuasive efforts of a young man trying to obtain sexual favors from a female. Today rap means saying rhymes to the beat of music. It’s one of the four major elements within hip hop culture. And because the other elements which include deejaying, breakdancin and grafitti aren’t as widespread hip hop and rap have been used interchangeably over the years.


For me, whatever our young Zamboangueños preferred style of rapping, as long as it will keep them away from drugs, alcohol, and smoking (which are bad in the first place for their health and voice), let’s support this kind of activity.

*******

(1 Corinthians 14:15). “What am I to do? I will pray with my spirit, but I will pray with my mind also; I will sing praise with my spirit, but I will sing with my mind also.”


from: http://www.zambotimes.com/index2.php?/archives/21599-1st-Chavacano-Rap-Contest-a-successful-summer-event.html

Zamboanga Convention Center (still On-hold)

LED TECHONOLOGY, GREEN ARCHITECTURE

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its actually LEED technology. Its a given parameters set for a sustainable,efficient and green buildings..:) great! i think if this project will be realized its actually the countrys second,if im not mistaken. The building is very symmetrical..only the LEED certification entice me..

:ohno: SAD NEWS: Plaza Fair, Midtown Mall's major tenant and the first national department store in the city, has closed down. The mall space that it used to rent is now, again, available for lease.

I reckon everything's got to do with wrong choice of location. Admit it or not, the site where Plaza Fair once operated is not business-friendly. Dimsum Diner and Netopia also opened their first branches near that place and they too shut down.

Will it really be as big as it is shown in the rendering? I saw the space where it is being constructed and it wasn't that vast and even the convention center's under-construction structure isn't as massive as the rendering shows. I do hope they didn't shrink the actual plan.

Relatively big. Bigger than Astoria Regency.

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its actually LEED technology. Its a given parameters set for a sustainable,efficient and green buildings..:) great! i think if this project will be realized its actually the countrys second,if im not mistaken. The building is very symmetrical..only the LEED certification entice me..

Yun ang nakasabi sa site (LED Technology). Actually, It is already halfway finished kaso on-hold cya as of now. :)

:ohno: SAD NEWS: Plaza Fair, Midtown Mall's major tenant and the first national department store in the city, has closed down. The mall space that it used to rent is now, again, available for lease.

I reckon everything's got to do with wrong choice of location. Admit it or not, the site where Plaza Fair once operated is not business-friendly. Dimsum Diner and Netopia also opened their first branches near that place and they too shut down.

^^

I agree.

3,740 children finish sports summer camp program
Wednesday, June 2, 2010

A SPORTS development official announced that a total of 3,740 children whose ages range from four to 15 have graduated from the 15th Basic Sports Summer Camp 2010 in this southern port city.

City Sports Development Officer Bernardito Patiño said the month-long Basic Sports Summer Camp held at the Joaquin F. Enriquez, Jr. Memorial Sports Complex ended last Saturday.

Patiño said they participated in the 26 sporting events free of charge under 206 coaches and trainers and under the auspices of the city government.

The sporting events and the number of participants are: Karate-Do, 453; lawn tennis, 58; Muay Thai, 205; Pencak Silat, 326; Sepak Takraw, 76; softball, 40; swimming, 345; table tennis, 73; taekwondo, 301; volleyball, 106; weightlifting, 106; wrestling, 158; wushu, 206; aikido and arnis, 60; athletics, 113; badminton, 106; basketball, 251; baseball, 50; body building, 40; boxing, 93; chess, 111; dancesport, 166; fencing, 6; football, 96; gymnastics, 96; and, judo, 69.

Mayor Celso Lobregat vowed to continue the City Government's "Learn-to-Play a Sport Program" as part of this city's summer festival, stressing that sports helps children develop good personality and camaraderie. (Bong Garcia)

-netfind


I hope the city government will pour in some more money on this event to increase the quality of sports education its participants receive. That way, the event won't just be like merely playing sports but playing the different sports well and competitively. :)

Area Immigration Office provides easy processing of foreigners documents

Posted by Jigs Nep in Inside Stories
Thursday, May 27. 2010

by NUNG AJIHIL/IPZPI
The Bureau of Immigration under the Department of Justice has a fully functional Area Immigration Office (AIO) in the city situated at the newly constructed Dennis Enterprises building along Canelar Street.

In an interview with Area Director Perfecto R. Reyes, the establishment of the BI Area Immigration Offices (AIO) is in accordance to DOJ Memorandum Order No. 04 approved by then Secretary Raul Gonzales upon the recommendation of Immigration Commissioner dated May 4, 2009.

The Bureau of Immigration is principally responsible for the administration and enforcement of immigration, citizenship and alien admission and registration laws and the Bureau through the Immigration Commissioner exercises overall authority in matters within its jurisdiction, including those relating to its operation and enforcement of all laws and regulations pertaining thereto as embodied under Commonwealth Act No. 613, otherwise known as Philippine Immigration Act of 1940, as amended; Section 29, Chapter 6, Book IV of the Administrative Code of 1987 and Executive Order No. 292 series of 1987.

According to director Reyes, the BI�s move to establish AIO�s or Area Immigration Offices covering the 17 geopolitical subdivisions throughout the country is in line with the expansion of the Bureau�s decentralization program from within the framework of its existing organizational set-up as an urgent institutional measure to strengthen and improve performance and provide effective and efficient public service while at the same time encourage faithful compliance with immigrations laws, rules and regulations.

Further, the AIO Area Director revealed that considering there are foreigners staying in various provinces of the country, the existence of the Area Immigration Offices like the one here in Zamboanga will make it easier for them to transact official business as they will no longer bear the inconvenience of traveling to Manila to have their visas, permits and other immigration documents processed.

Director Reyes further said that AIO�s composition under Memorandum Order No. 4 has authorized him as Area Director to perform functions as control, supervision, monitoring and directing of intelligence, enforcement, law and investigation, alien registration, information technology as well as civil security programs, operations and activities of concerned personnel within his AOR and consistent with existing laws, rules and regulations and visions and missions of the Bureau.

Director Reyes is urging foreigners in Region IX and ARMM areas to feel free to visit him at his office should they have any problem regarding their immigration papers as he or any of his staff shall be ready to provide the needed assistance to them so they don�t have to go to Manila if they encounter problems with their immigration status provided it is not in violation of existing immigration laws.

from: http://www.zambotoday.com/index.php?/archives/14032-Area-Immigration-Office-provides-easy-processing-of-foreigners-documents.html



..and so the Department of Foreign Affairs Regional Office stays. :)

As of posting time, the FB group "We want the entry of SM City Zambo, Robinsons Place Zamboanga, Gaisano" has 6,276 members.

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:cheers:

Courtesy of Jonathan Perez.

from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=119833&id=119667408073433

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:cheers:

Courtesy of Jonathan Perez.

from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=119833&id=119667408073433

^^wow sana tuloy na tuloy na to:cheers:

Yehey! may papalit na sakin. :banana:

^^lets all help contribute the more the better:banana:

^^ That's good news. Still, will wait for the official press release. :)

^^ That's good news. Still, will wait for the official press release. :)


^^yup, lets keep out fingers crossed:cheers:

^^ hello mswindlady. how are you? btw, do u know where is our reporter psylock now?

minsan na ata siya bumibista sa thread..

Yehey! may papalit na sakin. :banana:

^^

aba! di rin mayabang ang mokong na'to noh.... :lol::nuts::lol:

^^ hello mswindlady. how are you? btw, do u know where is our reporter psylock now?

minsan na ata siya bumibista sa thread..


^^hello mrboy, m ok as always:cheers:
^^o nga sya yung malakas mang update bat kaya wala si psy maybe buzi jejejejeje calling psy :cheers:

Both sides (painted brown) of the Doña Vicenta Bldg. will soon have huge billboards.

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Gov. Lim Avenue crossing will soon glit like this one in Shibuya, Tokyo at night as surrounding buildings at that intersection has giant billboards attached to their walls. :)

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These are the other two sides of Gov. Lim Avenue Crossing.

Shoppers' Center & Southway Square

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^^

seriously! i'm appealing to our government officials to make this street a thriving nightlife strip with coffeeshops and boutiques keeping the street alongside. closed to traffic starting at 6:00pm and only, again ONLY, historic calesas can roam around in the city's CBD streets. watchathink :banana:



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^^

the lines in red are the roads that will turn into nightlife and lesiure strips from 6PM to 2AM... It will surely boost tourism, retail & food (coffee.bar) business industries... and generate jobs (waiters.calesa drivers).



If our neighboring countries achieved it, we too can achieve it! :okay:

^^ganda ng china noh:)

Ateneo de Zamboanga University - Kreutz Campus Site Development Plan

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thanks for the rendering, how many hectares kaya to?

^^ang laki pala, marlowe...

ibig sabihin ba niyan, magiging dalawa na ang campus ng Ateneo diyan sa Zamboanga City?

^^

2 na at present, the main campus at La Purisima Street, and the new one which is the Fr. William Kreutz Campus (where the high school is currently operating), soon the Grade School. :)



^^



The present High School Building in Fr. William H. Kreutz Campus built in 2005.




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^^ang laki pala, marlowe...

ibig sabihin ba niyan, magiging dalawa na ang campus ng Ateneo diyan sa Zamboanga City?

Actually Hakz there are 4 major projects are being constructed in TUMAGA-LUNZURAN area and another 1 proposed Private Resort infront of Woodridge

1. Ateneo Campus -Tumaga
2. Villa San Ignacio (Filinvest)
3. Woodridge Villaga (Landco)
4. Forest Lake II (Landco)
5. Unknown Resort [proposed] (Locally owned by a zamboangeno businessman)

Hi, everyone! :) Obviously I'm new here. Haha. I've been so much interested on this forum that I've been scrolling through it for a long time before I finally decided to join in. I'm a male, by the way, a college student, citizen of Zamboanga, and uhmm.. oh yeah, I'm 18 years old.

hahaha you seems to familiar to me...i saw you lurking on this site before somewhere in TOWN (internet cafe)..hahaha....you're from ADZU right?

Guys another naiwang projects ng City Government na tinuloy now sa wakas nabigyan din ng hustisya ung daanan sa may Seaside road going lower calarian as of now one way ung area to be pass and tinitibak na ung kalsada hope they will widen the road na...

speaking of government project....there's something fishy inside at the paseo del mar, maglalagay ata sila ng wall dun sa big area ung san nakatau ang stage...and Plaza Pillar is almost finish ...hua hua:cheers:

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Thanks to our local artist and other private companies in the city to make this happen soon!!!...

Ate Arms Cruz (of Philippine Idol on TV5)
Lim Family of Grand Astoria Hotel
Huylian Corp. and Aslhem of Southway Square Mall...:D

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:cheers:

Courtesy of Jonathan Perez.

from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=119833&id=119667408073433

who's the councilor and the author of this article?...just wanted to know!!!..for sure~:cheers:

^^

era nu, they're brave enough to introduce themselves. mga way klaru...ultimo quien ya dale el noticia, nuay imprenta, nuay el nombre. :lol:

Vista beach Z.C.
hhmmm san to?

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by ate Arms Cruz

^^LA vista del mar, tama ba?

^^

era nu, they're brave enough to introduce themselves. mga way klaru...ultimo quien ya dale el noticia, nuay imprenta, nuay el nombre. :lol:

hahaha cnb, walang kasiguruhan .:lol:, and how possible para magkaroon ng mall sa Gov. camins road?...hehehe...Veteranz, Nunez (Camino Nuevo) ok pa...:cheers:

Vista beach Z.C.
hhmmm san to?

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by ate Arms Cruz

^^LA vista del mar, tama ba?


^^


yups! ung first pic yan yung outside the restaurant. ewan lang kung still operating. ako kay mayor, xa na lng mag manage sa resort na yan.. sayang kasi eh... di nga kayang imanage ang resort-owned, what more ang whole city... BUGGAH! :lol:

hi everyone..im new ir...napansin ko na the forum is already interesting...hope that sm city zamboanga, robinson place zamboanga as well as gaisano mall zamboanga will build bigger than other cities in mindanao...

hi everyone..im new ir...napansin ko na the forum is already interesting...hope that sm city zamboanga, robinson place zamboanga as well as gaisano mall zamboanga will build bigger than other cities in mindanao...

ui...WELCOME to SSC- Zambo...asl u poh!!!:cheers:

^^:lol:Thanks zukichiro for the welcome...im male 24 years old..a resident of zamboanga but presently living in dumzville..

^^Gudmorning Zamboanga... More and More Project for the city... :dance::

THE local government has turned over P6.4 million worth of infrastructure projects to the City Division of Schools in this southern port city.

The infrastructure projects built at Cawit Elementary School composed of the following: a two-storey six-classroom building, P4,330,448.52; a two-storey two-classroom building, P1,965,161.99; and a 99-meter covered pathway, P187,000.

The village of Cawit is located 13 kilometers west of this city.

Mayor Celso Lobregat led the unveiling and turn-over ceremonies of the infrastructure projects held Tuesday afternoon which was attended by Cawit barangay and schools officials.

Lobregat said the projects form part of the more than P600 million budget for school buildings and other education-related projects that were implemented in practically all public elementary and secondary schools in this city since 2007.

Lobregat added that the city government under his stewardship has given education a top priority.

"That is why I always emphasize that our Brigada Eskwela is not just for one week or for one month, but every day of the year because we have been constructing school buildings, fences, stages, comfort rooms, drainage systems, etc. in all schools," he said.

Cawit Elementary School Principal Luvelia Bernardo expressed her profound gratitude to the mayor for the projects which will directly benefit the school's 1,310 pupils and 28 teachers, especially now that another school year is about to start.

Lobregat said that Cawit village has been a recipient of so many projects from the City Government.

Last year, Lobregat said the barangay received P8.9 million worth of infrastructure projects which included farm-to-market roads, irrigation structure, construction and rehabilitation of schools buildings and day care centers.

In 2008, the City Government poured P2.07 million worth of projects in Cawit, which included slope protection, road concreting at Cawit Vargas Neighborhood Homeowners' Association, Inc., improvement of Cawit-Baluno-Zambales road, and construction of Industrial Shop building at Cawit Elementary School

Originally Posted by sternocleidomastoid






Courtesy of Jonathan Perez.

from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...19667408073433

kanino article kaya to???:ohno::ohno:

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hahaha you seems to familiar to me...i saw you lurking on this site before somewhere in TOWN (internet cafe)..hahaha....you're from ADZU right?


Yes, I'm from the Ateneo but the info about seeing me in an internet café browsing through this forum is quite... well, unlikely. Yeah, I did (and sometimes, still do) visit some internet cafés when I badly needed to use the internet while I'm downtown but I rarely, if not never, open this site while in those cafés. I do leisure visits to websites only when I'm at home. :)

Yes, I'm from the Ateneo but the info about seeing me in an internet café browsing through this forum is quite... well, unlikely. Yeah, I did (and sometimes, still do) visit some internet cafés when I badly needed to use the internet while I'm downtown but I rarely, if not never, open this site while in those cafés. I do leisure visits to websites only when I'm at home. :)

^^


Zuki seems to be surprisingly a certified stalker nowadays.... makamiedo!!! sino pa ba yung kilala mo dito na bago lang, Zuk?

anyways, lets welcome Crusifix!!! Hola! haha.. :D :applause: :dance: :banana:

Originally Posted by Marlowe cano
Zuki seems to be surprisingly a certified stalker nowadays.... makamiedo!!! sino pa ba yung kilala mo dito na bago lang, Zuk?

anyways, lets welcome Crusifix!!! Hola! haha..



Tnx For the Warm welcome Marl here in SSC Zambo...:cheers::cheers:
marami pala kilala si zuki dito...:lol::lol:

Thursday, June 3. 2010
Zamcelco castigated for ‘unnecessary’ expenses

Unnecessary expenses incurred by the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco have been questioned by no less than Presidential Assistant for Rural Electrification (PARE) Francisco Silva during the four-day convention of audit officers held at the People Development Authority Academy in Cebeco 3, Toledo City, Cebu last April 20-24, 2010.

In a letter dated April 29, 2010 addressed to Zamcelco General Manager Reinerio Ramos, Silva expressed deepest concern on the present operation of the cooperative after it incurred expenses what he describes as “unnecessary”. The letter was signed by Cynthia J. Abrenica, Financial Auditor, Eric R. Columbres, IAD-Contractual Employee and noted by Ma. Luisa G. Gaspar, NEA Internal Auditor.

A copy of the letter, attached with another document stating the expenses of Zamcelco, was furnished to DZT by a Zamcelco employee who claimed that he can no longer swallow theunnecessary transactions involving millions of pesos.

Silva, who was the main speaker during the convention attended by 130 participants coming from the different cooperatives nationwide, questioned why Zamcelco proceeded with the procurement of 10 Kia Sportage SUVs for department managers even if it was disapproved by the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

Based on the document, the 10 Kia Sportage SUVs , which were acquired by Zamcelco in two transactions through deferred payment scheme with creditors, cost P11, 081,853.

In the letter, Silva warned the critical situation Zamcelco will face if unnecessary expenses will continue like the untimely purchasing of lot for a substation and other equipment through financing, huge payments of overtime, payments for meals and procuring of items without proper public bidding.

The presidential assistant urged participants especially the internal auditors to be more specific in all the transactions and protect the interest and properties of the cooperative.

On the other hand, NEA Administrator Editha Bueno commented on the alleged overpricing of the KIA Sportage and the proposed installation of 20 modular gen-sets at Zamcelco.

“Wala na nga kayong pera, bakit hindi na lang hintayin mag ulan,” Bueno said as she clarified to the participants that an auditor must be firm with their decisions and never let anyone dictate especially officials who just come and go after their term of office.

“If your internal auditor signed the documents or contract for the modular gen-sets, patay kang bata,” Mrs. Bueno warned Zamcelco officials.

The NEA Administrator also discussed the issue on the rotational blackouts in Mindanao particularly in the area coverage of Zamcelco where the management planned to enter into an agreement with IN2 Company for the operation of modular gen-sets to supply power in Zamboanga City.

She further cautioned the leadership of Zamcelco on the intention of some interested private companies to buy the cooperative out.

The same letter shows that other officials like NEA Deputy Ed Piamonte and Deputy Edilberto Bassig have the same comment on Zamcelco technical people saying, “mga matigas ang ulo. Sayang ang Zamcelco.”

Lastly, Silva, who is known for his pro-employee stance (“mga kawani”), urged them to be united and stand together for the betterment of Zamcelco.

“Dapat pantay-pantay. Kung may abuso o harassment galing sa officials i-report kaagad sa akin,” Silva told the employees of the different electric cooperatives.

:ohno::ohno::ohno:

BIR Zambo’s 1st quarter revenue take is P434M

The Bureau of Internal Revenue Zamboanga City District Office under District Officer Roberto Bucoy has made a partial collection of P 434,136,537.20 from January to April 2010 with variance or excess of P 73,262,537.20 or equivalent to 20.30 percent.

Bucoy said the collection is just partial and the amount is expected to go up as they are still waiting for the banks reports.

Dipolog City ranks second in collection with P182,134,410.43, Pagadian City third with P126,837,086.16. Zamboanga Sibugay province fourth with P 72,026,044.04, Basilan fifth with P27,412,389.35, Sulu sixth with P 13,060,580.10 and Tawi-Tawi rank seventh with P12,004,820.20.

A partial total collection for the seven districts of BIR in the region amounts to P867,611,867.48 from January to April 2010.

For the month of April, BIR Zamboanga City under Bucoy ranks first in collection with P127,821,576.54. Second is Dipolog City with P 56,979,432.74, third is Pagadian City with P 36,886,954.19.

Bucoy is a national awardee for two consecutive and 2008) as revenue district officer.

The transfer of regional center to Pagadian City did not affect the revenue collection in Zamboanga City.

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Old and new choppers



Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 02:36:00 06/03/2010

Filed Under: Military, Government Contracts


MANILA, Philippines—The New Year call turned into a pre-procurement conference.

On Jan. 5, 2007, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo promised to crush all armed threats to the country by 2010 by upgrading the military’s battlefield equipment with a budget of P10 billion.

Gen. Hermogenes Esperon Jr., then chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, emerged from the conference and announced that acquisition contracts had been approved “in record time, in just one day.”

The shopping list included attack helicopters.

But the military still had to settle with hand-me-downs. In June 2007, the Philippine Air Force (PAF) got 10 Vietnam War-era UH-1H choppers, or Hueys, for the government’s counterinsurgency operations.

The Hueys were part of the military hardware promised by then US President George W. Bush during his visit to Manila in 2003.

In September 2007, the government opened bidding to acquire new helicopters. Asian Aerospace Corp., a local partner of Boeing Co.’s McDonnell Douglas, won the P1.2-billion ($29-million) supply contract with an offer to sell six MD530F attack helicopters.

But the losing bidder, Poland’s state-owned PZL-Swidnick S.A., protested the bidding procedures, saying the helicopters supplied by Asian Aerospace fell short of the 3,000-kilogram-payload technical requirement. (The US-made chopper has a payload of only 1,500 kg.)

In January 2008, the government halted the deal after an inquiry showed that the Asian Aerospace product indeed failed to meet the basic technical requirements.

In August 2009, four officials of the Department of National Defense and PAF faced graft charges over the botched deal.

According to the Ombudsman’s field investigation office, the respondents took part in covering up the winning bidder’s failure to comply with the minimum requirements specified in the bid documents.

In April, Muntinlupa Rep. Rufino Biazon alleged that Defense Secretary Norberto Gonzales was pushing for the purchase of 14 Cobra attack helicopters from Israel that were “almost 20 years old.”

But defense and PAF officials denied that Gonzales was batting for specific purchases. Eliza Victoria, Inquirer Research

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ZAMBOANGA CITY MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL VISION

“A globally competitive, culturally enriched garden city, by an empowered community with a free trade zone, balanced ecology and sustainable development

What is the hindering growth are the following:

· A slow break-out of spatial growth from the old urban core to new east and western nodes

· A hesitance to relocate major public facilities out of the urban core (e.g., the airport, the seaport, the regional offices, the city hall, and the public markets)

· An “investment image problem” perceived by the business community outside Zamboanga, e.g., those from Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, as a “peace and order problem”.

· Political unity between local leaders, and with national leadership, if achieved, could bring about the breaking of the many “logjam” that have delayed vital physical infrastructure projects.

· Low rates of taxes and low tax collection rate. The City needs to legislate higher taxes and pursue earnest collection efforts to raise its collection rate from very low levels to at least the national level of experience.



Goals and Objectives

Given the above potentials and constraints, the long-term direction of development consists of the following:

· To facilitate the spatial growth of the City outside its old urban core through massive road building;

· To recreate the historical attraction of Zamboanga City as a favored tourist destination;

· To strategically position Zamboanga City as an international gateway especially for international cruise shipping and a major transshipment point in the BIMP-EAGA.

· To produce agricultural raw materials for further food processing in the City and establish a manufacturing base;

· To build upon the City’s barter trade tradition and establish Zamboanga City as a national and international shopping and fashion center;

· To draw national and international investors to the City;

· To spatially integrate east and west coasts, and integrate geographically and economically Zamboanga City to the Zamboanga Peninsula and the other cities in Mindanao;

· To establish Zamboanga City as an ASEAN regional center, aside from its natural function as the regional center for Southwestern Philippines;

· To strengthen a cultural consensus among Christians and Muslim communities to enable them to work together;

· To preserve, conserve and sustain the natural environment of the City;

· To improve efficiency in the City Government operations, especially with regards to the generation and collection of local tax revenue.



Development Strategies

Training these goals into reality requires clear strategies, and given these strategies, concrete programs and projects judiciously identified, if implemented vigorously, will achieve the aims of development of Zamboanga.


Tourism

A large local and foreign market in tourism waits to be tapped by the City. Zamboanga has a rich historical heritage dating from pre-Hispanic times, a culture that spans centuries of richly mixed Muslim, Malay. Spanish, American and Chinese, and now modern Christian traditions. Its coasts boast of white and pink beaches from rich coral reefs. Its seas sparkle from the natural beauty of its sunrise and sunsets. Its hinterlands include rich forests with natural cave formations, rushing rivers of clear waters, cool climate in its higher altitudes, and interesting ethnic villages that still exhibit traditional craft and rites. The City used to be a “flower city” and can be easily restored to its garden ambience. The people, both Christians and Muslims are friendly and hospitable. They cook dishes, drawn from the sea that can vie favorably with other Philippine or foreign cuisine. Chavacano, a mixture of Spanish and Visayan dialects is spoken and written;

Traditional Samal, Tausog and other ethnic culture are very much alive. Visitor arrivals in annually and given favorable conditions, could easily reach five times that number by the end of the plan period (15 years).


A Shopping Mecca

Complementing tourism, the Master Plan proposes that Zamboanga City be transformed into a “shopping mecca” for the South, much like Singapore and Hong Kong are. The Study agrees with the planned conversion of the present airport into a new CBD. Here the barter trade, which is unique to Zamboanga City, and other commercial activities, could be made to flourish. For instance, this new CBD can be home to a “fashion center” that will be supported by designs that are both indigenous and borrowed. Zamboangueños, together with their ethnic cousins (e.g., Yakans) have evolved modern art forms from their unique dress styles that combine Muslim art with modern Christian forms.


Industrialization

The introduction of the RAIC and the ECOZONE herald the industrialization of Zamboanga City. This will be complemented by good access roads to the City’s hinterland and to its neighbors, Zamboanga del Sur and del Norte. Without good roads, raw materials and skilled labor will not the reach of the industrial estates. Similar undertakings, at a smaller scale, are proposed in the Master Plan for secondary and tertiary centers of Singali, Vitali and Curuan especially for marine agri-based processing.



Transfer of the Airport

The Master Plan recommends transferring the present airport, with its limited runway, to a more spacious site in nearby Mercedes. There, the wide, flat plain will allow the construction of an airport of international standards without interference from urban uses. Mercedes can also accommodate the transfer of a new civic center containing the city hall and support facilities, together with a CBD to serve the immediate sub-urban centers, and housing projects for the urban residents who have little alternatives in the old urban core. Such strategic investments will create an “urban satellite” that will decongest the old urban core, only 13 kilometers away. Admittedly,



Growth Centers

The present urban core will remain the “nerve center” of Zamboanga’s social, political, cultural and economic activities because of the existing synergy of business, tradition, and urban services. However, the master Plan recommends a planned “spatial breakout” to secondary and tertiary centers that will perform “urban satellite” functions to “leapfrog” the agricultural spaces, and mitigate the inevitable “ribbon development” that will cause the potential urban sprawl along the west and east coast highways. These are Vitali, Singali, Curuan and Mercedes at the East coast, and Talisayan/Ayala/Recodo/Cawit at the West Coast.



Cross-Cultural Unity

The ethnic communities of Zamboanga City belonging to Christians and Muslim groups need a cultural consensus. Much misunderstanding over the years has the potential becoming permanent gaps between two vigorous communities. Instead of being divided, their fusion will create a new synergy that the City needs to propel itself to the 21st century. Cultural, social and political bridges need to be built across the chasms of two cultural traditions – Muslim and Christian – that was born out of strife at the turn of the century, but should be completely healed as a new century is ushered. Along the line, the Master Plan recommends an acceleration of this process through two strategic initiatives.

One, a city university” with a curriculum built along the lines of cultural consensus. The

staff, instructors and students will demonstrate the new values of cooperative work, and fellows both Muslim and Christian academies, from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, and from foreign cooperating universities, will be invited to enrich the academic, research and extension programs.

Two, an urban redevelopment program for the Rio Hondo-Mariki and Recodo areas. The City could organize domestic and foreign support for an urban renewal plan based on Muslim community plans and architecture, and the generation of national and international support for the construction of key facilities, cultural and educational facilities, markets, housing and utilities.


Transport Investments

The transformation of the present seaport into a passenger-cruise port with passenger amenities at the back-up areas where the present public market is located. The Master Plan recommends the transfer of the cargo port operations to Singali. (PPA is now undertaking the feasibility study of this port project.)

The immediate construction of an East-West 4-lane rapid accesses highway to link the RAIC and the ECOZONE in the west coast to the east coast urban centers. This project will invigorate the development of the east coast urban centers, e.g., Mercedes, Singali, Curuan and Vitali. The diversion roads will by-pass the congested urban core at an alignment passing just below the ARMM zone at San Roque and north of Sta. Maria.

The transfer of the present airport to Mercedes where a facility of international standards can be constructed.



The construction of vital road components to link Zamboanga City to its neighboring provinces:

Labuan-Sibuco

Curuan-Sibuco

Zamboanga City-Pagadian

The construction of an elevated viaduct linking Cawa-Cawa Boulevard to the eastern side of the City.

The phased planning and implementation of a two-stage pedestrianization scheme of the old CBD that will also reroute vehicle access into an urban traffic management scheme consisting of one-way routes and parking areas for public and private vehicles. This is recommended to decongest the old city.

Studies on a railway system to link Zamboanga City with the Zamboanga Peninsula, up to Cagayan de Oro, with a spur to Iligan City, and thence to Butuan City and Surigao City, to link with the Pan Philippine Highway to Davao City and General Santos City.



Urban Development

The urban core must expand and develop along more spacious pattern that will not only give more space for circulation – both vehicular and pedestrian – but also allow cultural and historic sites to be delineated and developed into tourist attractions. More commercial spaces should grow outside of the old urban core, e.g., at the old airport. Among the urban design projects recommended by the Master Plan are:

The transfer of government offices located in the vicinity of Fort Pilar, i.e., the Pettit Barracks, to allow a clear view of Fort Pilar from the old CBD, the Pershing and Rizal Parks, and the City Hall, and the landscaping of streets and sidewalks to complement the pedestrianization scheme. This will create a unique environmental ambience to raise the quality of urban amenities in Zamboanga City, increase commercial activities, and create an attractive destination that will appeal to national and domestic tourism.

The creation of a civic center in Mercedes that will house the new city hall. A satellite CBD (e.g., complementing the larger, old CBD and the new CBD in the present airport will complement this). Catalytic investments will include: a) convention and hotel centers, b) the city university, c) a city medical research center, d) spaces for private terminal and parking facility, f) parade ground and theme parks, and g) socialized housing.

Conversion of the present airport area into a new CBD to create the “shopping mecca” for Zamboanga.

Studies on urban redevelopment of the Rio-Hondo Mariki Area, and of Recodo Area, to preserve the rich Muslim culture and tradition through community site renewal.

City Government initiatives to organize national and international support for the urban renewal programs for these areas with the support of the Organization of Islamic Countries, OPEC, SPCPD, and Middle Eastern bilateral assistance.



Zoning

The City must begin more disciplined use of its basic resource: land. While private property rights will prevail, a system of uses must be instituted where public welfare is given priority, and a system of coordinated urban uses will create better-managed urban zones. The whole effect is to create a city that is pleasant to live and work in, efficient in vehicle traffic circulation and served with efficient utilities systems, and beautiful to behold – by residents and visitors.

Order must reign instead of chaos. To achieve order in the City, the Master Plan proposes a new land use plan. Its implementation is contained in the zoning ordinance. It will be based on “performance standards” to fulfill the urban strategies of decongesting the old urban core and creating satellite centers to achieve spatial equity and social access to urban functions and services equally to all Zamboanga citizens.



Institutional Development

Finally, improvement in the City Government’s organizational structure and management systems, especially of revenue collections, will be critical to the good implementation of the Master plan. The key measures are:

The creation of a full time office and staff for the Zoning Administrator, the CENRO, the Investment Promotions Board, and the Housing Board;

The computerization of a real property records and tax maps of the City Budget and City Treasures Operations, linked with the City Accountant, the City Assessor, the City Engineer and the City Planning Office, with a main terminal at the City Mayor’s Office of Permits and Licenses.

The adoption of a revised local tax revenue code that will improve tax rates and increase city revenues;

The urban planning, organization and operation of the city district sub-city halls (combined with barangay government operations) at Ayala/San Ramon, Mercedes, Singali, Curuan and Vitali, complemented by district operations of key national offices at those centers (e.g., LTO, DAR, DA, DENR, etc.), and of the water district, telephones and ZAMCELCO.

The training and creation of special task forces on build-operate-transfer and similar private sector participation schemes in the city projects, for the long-term privatization of city services and projects.

The adoption of a city investment incentive code to attract investors into the city.

The creation of a full-time City Investment Promotion Office that will work closely with the chamber of commerce and industry to mount trade fairs and promote investments in Zamboanga City, in Metro Manila and abroad.

The sectoral goals, objectives, targets and strategies, Development Plan.



List of Projects for Feasibility Study

The list of projects subject to Pre-Feasibility (PFS) and Feasibility Study (FS) by the City Government are found in the table following this page. The total cost for the conduct of the PFS or FS is P53.50M.

A summary of the cost for PFS or FS are listed below:



· Urban Development and Tourism P12.00M

· Transport P16.50M

· Utilities P7.50M

· Economic Sector P4.00M

· Human and Social Development P4.00M

· Environment P7.50M

· Local Development P2.00M



Development Framework Timetable

The courses of action identified by the Masterplan are clear and unequivocal. What remains is the political will to pursue the goal and objectives, adopt the strategies and put the programs into implementation.

The integrated, cross-sectoral and citywide implementation plan is detailed in page 37-38.



Priority Projects for Feasibility Studies

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Capital Investment Plan

Objectives

To provide for and/or develop the financial resources for the implementation of projects under the Master plan through the following:

· Improvement of City Revenue; and

· Development of non-traditional sources of financing as authorized under the 1991 Local Government Code.



Targets and Strategies

City Tax Revenues

To raise at least P3.2 billion over the next 15 years for projects listed in the Tables found in page 25-27 through the following:

Ø Improving local tax collection efficiency and cost recovery from economic enterprises thereby increasing the contribution of local revenue sources from 23% in 1996 to between 45 and 60% by the end of the plan period.

Ø Updating of the schedule of fair market values of real properties every 3 years;

Ø Approval of the Revised City Tax Code Ordinance within 1 year.

Ø Increasing the local tax base through a policy of attraction of new business establishments and expansion of existing business establishments under an Investments Incentives Ordinance.

The projects listed in the said table are necessary development projects with direct or indirect economic benefits but which are non-revenue generating



Borrowings, Bonds

To raise at least P3.6 Billion over the next 15 years for projects listed in the Table found in page 28 through bond floatation and other forms of borrowing.

These projects have direct or indirect economic impact and cost recovery but cannot be privatized because either the financial return is not expected to be very attractive or the financial return is purposely set very low for social reasons.

Proposed Project format Term Street for the Zamboanga City Development Bond).

Privatization through BOT, Securitization or outright private sector owners

Promote private participation in the projects listed in the table

These projects are revenue-generating projects whose financial returns are inherently attractive or can be made attractive to the private sector through incentives or subsidies.

Project Securitization Framework, Volume 2 and the BOT Guidelines separate book).



City Revenue Improvement Strategies

Ø Updating and Improvement of the City Tax Code;

Ø Regular updating of the fair market values and assessments of real properties

mandated in the 1991 Local Government Code;

Ø Regular updating of schedule of fees and charges for services;

Ø Updating of Tax map and data base;

Ø Annual tax information campaign;

Ø Management of delinquent accounts;

Ø Regular review and improvement of tax collection system;

Ø Personnel Skills Development Program particularly in the area of property valuation, financial book of account examination, an examination and financial analysis and report preparation.



City Current Expenditures



Investment Promotion Plan

a. Objectives

Ø To develop the awareness and interest of private sector investors, both local and foreign, passive and active, in the various investment opportunities in Zamboanga City, particularly those priority development projects where private sector participation is encouraged.

Ø To encouraged investments and participation in the City Development Projects and other Investments;

Ø To encourage start-up of new projects, expansions and relocations, particularly in the new growth centers identified in the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan;

Ø To provide support and assistance to private sector investors in information gathering, liaison with government offices, and other activities which will facilitate their entry and setting up of operations.

Ø To monitor entry and performance of investors in projects, particularly those, which are part of the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan.



b. Strategies

Develop and disseminate information materials

The following materials will be designed to communicate the vision and development directions and also to project a very positive image of optimism, bright prospects and progress of Zamboanga City. For better impact and quality production, professional copywriters, editors and illustrators will be commissioned.

The Zamboanga City Vision and master Development Plan Brochure

The Zamboanga City Vision and master Development Plan is one of the most important documents that must be communicated to the public, particularly the private sector investors. The first task in the reduction of the thick volumes of master development plan document into a very brief and readable brochure or pamphlet, which will capture the very essence of the development plan. This task includes the design of a slogan and or symbol which will establish a positive image for the city and which will serve as a battle cry or rallying point for the city (e.g., ZCOM Zamboanga or something similar to President Ramos’ Philippines 2000). This material will consist of a few pages only and will include pictorials and illustrations such as the planned major infrastructures.

Zamboanga City Fact Sheet

The Zamboanga City Fact Sheet will be a dated brochure (for annual updating) which will include the following basic information which are normally sought by investors:

Ø Population, labor force and employment rate;

Ø Cost of basic services and utilities;

Ø Taxes, local and national, and incentives if any;

Ø Major exports and imports

Ø Investments priority areas

Ø Listing of major educational and research institutions

Ø Directory of major business establishments and associations

Ø Directory of key city officials.


Folio of Project Investments Profiles and Pre-Feasibility Studies

Pre-feasibility studies will be conducted for priority projects in the Master Development Plan, which have been identified for promotion to the private sector through BOT, Securitization or directly owned investments. The pre-feasibility study will provide basic information for the preparation of Project Profile such as the following:

Ø Brief description of the project;

Ø Proposed location;

Ø Investment requirement;

Ø Other critical requirements (e.g. technology);

Ø Potential or target markets;

Ø Projected prices, revenues

Ø Estimated returns or yields;

Ø Prescribed procedures for set-up, if any (e.g. BOT)

Ø Contact persons, offices and addresses.


Zamboanga City Annual Development Report

The Zamboanga City Annual Development Report will be a short, summary report highlighting major accomplishments, progress achieved and other milestones in the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan. This report may include the following:

Ø Recap of City vision, goals and development targets;

Ø City Revenues Collection levels, improvements and accomplishments;

Ø Major infrastructure completed or % completion;

Ø Major programs launched;

Ø Launching of major projects or entry of major business establishments.

The Zamboanga City Development Report will develop an image of progress for Zamboanga and will be distributed and preferably advertised to generate interest and bandwagon effect to the public, particularly investors.

Trade Fairs and Missions

Ø Conduct at least one trade fair every year

Ø Initiate at least one trade mission every year

Ø Seek participation in at least one trade mission initiated by DTI and other National agencies

Develop competitive investments incentives packages for new projects, expansions or relocations.

The proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives code will be given priority in the Agenda of the Sangguniang Panglungsod. The proposed ordinance will be subject to careful study to ensure that the following concerns will be addressed

Ø The list of sectoral/industrial investment priority areas should include projects identified in the master Development Plan;

Ø The growth centers of Singali, Vitali and Curuan should likewise be treated as investment priority areas. Industries which been recommended for these areas should be given incentives only if they will locate their production and processing facilities in these areas.

Ø The investment priority areas and incentives should not prejudice existing establishments and businesses in the city but encouraged their growth and expansion;

Ø The Investments Incentives Board should package the investment priority areas and incentives as an annual investment Priorities Plan that should be subject to annual review, adjustments or revisions.

Ø Policies and procedures for the grant of incentives should be fair, simple, transparent and non-discretionary.

Ø Non-fiscal incentives such as facilitation service, subsidized training and scholarships for personnel (e.g. tourism personnel) information, marketing promotions subsidies and other assistance will be included;

Ø The composition, powers and functions of the proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Board will be reviewed to make it more effective and decisive working Board.

Ø The creation of the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office which will also serve as the Secretariat of the Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Board will be included (See the following section).

Establish the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office

The proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Code will be amended to include the creation of the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office which will have the following functions;

Information Dissemination

Assistance Center

One-Stop-Shop

Public Relations

Trade Missions and Trade Fairs

Monitoring

The Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office will be a Department directly under the Office of the City Mayor and will be headed by a Department head that will preferably be recruited from the private sector.

Select and appoint a professional financial advisor for selected projects

A professional financial advisor will be commissioned to assist the City in the development of non-traditional sources of financing for projects in the master Development Plan such as bonds and other asset-backed securities. The professional fee for the services of the financial advisor will be based on success and actual volume of funds generated. The financial advisor will undertake the following:

Ø Evaluate projects recommended for financing through bonds and other non-traditional sources;

Ø Design and develop financing strategies and instruments including prospectus;

Ø Conduct road show, negotiate with prospective investors, underwriters or financial institutions;

Ø Assist the City in securing the necessary authorities from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Finance, Central Bank, the Insurance Commission and other regulatory institutions.:dance::applause::applause::rock::rock::rock:

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ZAMBOANGA CITY MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL VISION

“A globally competitive, culturally enriched garden city, by an empowered community with a free trade zone, balanced ecology and sustainable development

What is the hindering growth are the following:

· A slow break-out of spatial growth from the old urban core to new east and western nodes

· A hesitance to relocate major public facilities out of the urban core (e.g., the airport, the seaport, the regional offices, the city hall, and the public markets)

· An “investment image problem” perceived by the business community outside Zamboanga, e.g., those from Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, as a “peace and order problem”.

· Political unity between local leaders, and with national leadership, if achieved, could bring about the breaking of the many “logjam” that have delayed vital physical infrastructure projects.

· Low rates of taxes and low tax collection rate. The City needs to legislate higher taxes and pursue earnest collection efforts to raise its collection rate from very low levels to at least the national level of experience.



Goals and Objectives

Given the above potentials and constraints, the long-term direction of development consists of the following:

· To facilitate the spatial growth of the City outside its old urban core through massive road building;

· To recreate the historical attraction of Zamboanga City as a favored tourist destination;

· To strategically position Zamboanga City as an international gateway especially for international cruise shipping and a major transshipment point in the BIMP-EAGA.

· To produce agricultural raw materials for further food processing in the City and establish a manufacturing base;

· To build upon the City’s barter trade tradition and establish Zamboanga City as a national and international shopping and fashion center;

· To draw national and international investors to the City;

· To spatially integrate east and west coasts, and integrate geographically and economically Zamboanga City to the Zamboanga Peninsula and the other cities in Mindanao;

· To establish Zamboanga City as an ASEAN regional center, aside from its natural function as the regional center for Southwestern Philippines;

· To strengthen a cultural consensus among Christians and Muslim communities to enable them to work together;

· To preserve, conserve and sustain the natural environment of the City;

· To improve efficiency in the City Government operations, especially with regards to the generation and collection of local tax revenue.



Development Strategies

Training these goals into reality requires clear strategies, and given these strategies, concrete programs and projects judiciously identified, if implemented vigorously, will achieve the aims of development of Zamboanga.


Tourism

A large local and foreign market in tourism waits to be tapped by the City. Zamboanga has a rich historical heritage dating from pre-Hispanic times, a culture that spans centuries of richly mixed Muslim, Malay. Spanish, American and Chinese, and now modern Christian traditions. Its coasts boast of white and pink beaches from rich coral reefs. Its seas sparkle from the natural beauty of its sunrise and sunsets. Its hinterlands include rich forests with natural cave formations, rushing rivers of clear waters, cool climate in its higher altitudes, and interesting ethnic villages that still exhibit traditional craft and rites. The City used to be a “flower city” and can be easily restored to its garden ambience. The people, both Christians and Muslims are friendly and hospitable. They cook dishes, drawn from the sea that can vie favorably with other Philippine or foreign cuisine. Chavacano, a mixture of Spanish and Visayan dialects is spoken and written;

Traditional Samal, Tausog and other ethnic culture are very much alive. Visitor arrivals in annually and given favorable conditions, could easily reach five times that number by the end of the plan period (15 years).


A Shopping Mecca

Complementing tourism, the Master Plan proposes that Zamboanga City be transformed into a “shopping mecca” for the South, much like Singapore and Hong Kong are. The Study agrees with the planned conversion of the present airport into a new CBD. Here the barter trade, which is unique to Zamboanga City, and other commercial activities, could be made to flourish. For instance, this new CBD can be home to a “fashion center” that will be supported by designs that are both indigenous and borrowed. Zamboangueños, together with their ethnic cousins (e.g., Yakans) have evolved modern art forms from their unique dress styles that combine Muslim art with modern Christian forms.


Industrialization

The introduction of the RAIC and the ECOZONE herald the industrialization of Zamboanga City. This will be complemented by good access roads to the City’s hinterland and to its neighbors, Zamboanga del Sur and del Norte. Without good roads, raw materials and skilled labor will not the reach of the industrial estates. Similar undertakings, at a smaller scale, are proposed in the Master Plan for secondary and tertiary centers of Singali, Vitali and Curuan especially for marine agri-based processing.



Transfer of the Airport

The Master Plan recommends transferring the present airport, with its limited runway, to a more spacious site in nearby Mercedes. There, the wide, flat plain will allow the construction of an airport of international standards without interference from urban uses. Mercedes can also accommodate the transfer of a new civic center containing the city hall and support facilities, together with a CBD to serve the immediate sub-urban centers, and housing projects for the urban residents who have little alternatives in the old urban core. Such strategic investments will create an “urban satellite” that will decongest the old urban core, only 13 kilometers away. Admittedly,



Growth Centers

The present urban core will remain the “nerve center” of Zamboanga’s social, political, cultural and economic activities because of the existing synergy of business, tradition, and urban services. However, the master Plan recommends a planned “spatial breakout” to secondary and tertiary centers that will perform “urban satellite” functions to “leapfrog” the agricultural spaces, and mitigate the inevitable “ribbon development” that will cause the potential urban sprawl along the west and east coast highways. These are Vitali, Singali, Curuan and Mercedes at the East coast, and Talisayan/Ayala/Recodo/Cawit at the West Coast.



Cross-Cultural Unity

The ethnic communities of Zamboanga City belonging to Christians and Muslim groups need a cultural consensus. Much misunderstanding over the years has the potential becoming permanent gaps between two vigorous communities. Instead of being divided, their fusion will create a new synergy that the City needs to propel itself to the 21st century. Cultural, social and political bridges need to be built across the chasms of two cultural traditions – Muslim and Christian – that was born out of strife at the turn of the century, but should be completely healed as a new century is ushered. Along the line, the Master Plan recommends an acceleration of this process through two strategic initiatives.

One, a city university” with a curriculum built along the lines of cultural consensus. The

staff, instructors and students will demonstrate the new values of cooperative work, and fellows both Muslim and Christian academies, from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, and from foreign cooperating universities, will be invited to enrich the academic, research and extension programs.

Two, an urban redevelopment program for the Rio Hondo-Mariki and Recodo areas. The City could organize domestic and foreign support for an urban renewal plan based on Muslim community plans and architecture, and the generation of national and international support for the construction of key facilities, cultural and educational facilities, markets, housing and utilities.


Transport Investments

The transformation of the present seaport into a passenger-cruise port with passenger amenities at the back-up areas where the present public market is located. The Master Plan recommends the transfer of the cargo port operations to Singali. (PPA is now undertaking the feasibility study of this port project.)

The immediate construction of an East-West 4-lane rapid accesses highway to link the RAIC and the ECOZONE in the west coast to the east coast urban centers. This project will invigorate the development of the east coast urban centers, e.g., Mercedes, Singali, Curuan and Vitali. The diversion roads will by-pass the congested urban core at an alignment passing just below the ARMM zone at San Roque and north of Sta. Maria.

The transfer of the present airport to Mercedes where a facility of international standards can be constructed.



The construction of vital road components to link Zamboanga City to its neighboring provinces:

Labuan-Sibuco

Curuan-Sibuco

Zamboanga City-Pagadian

The construction of an elevated viaduct linking Cawa-Cawa Boulevard to the eastern side of the City.

The phased planning and implementation of a two-stage pedestrianization scheme of the old CBD that will also reroute vehicle access into an urban traffic management scheme consisting of one-way routes and parking areas for public and private vehicles. This is recommended to decongest the old city.

Studies on a railway system to link Zamboanga City with the Zamboanga Peninsula, up to Cagayan de Oro, with a spur to Iligan City, and thence to Butuan City and Surigao City, to link with the Pan Philippine Highway to Davao City and General Santos City.



Urban Development

The urban core must expand and develop along more spacious pattern that will not only give more space for circulation – both vehicular and pedestrian – but also allow cultural and historic sites to be delineated and developed into tourist attractions. More commercial spaces should grow outside of the old urban core, e.g., at the old airport. Among the urban design projects recommended by the Master Plan are:

The transfer of government offices located in the vicinity of Fort Pilar, i.e., the Pettit Barracks, to allow a clear view of Fort Pilar from the old CBD, the Pershing and Rizal Parks, and the City Hall, and the landscaping of streets and sidewalks to complement the pedestrianization scheme. This will create a unique environmental ambience to raise the quality of urban amenities in Zamboanga City, increase commercial activities, and create an attractive destination that will appeal to national and domestic tourism.

The creation of a civic center in Mercedes that will house the new city hall. A satellite CBD (e.g., complementing the larger, old CBD and the new CBD in the present airport will complement this). Catalytic investments will include: a) convention and hotel centers, b) the city university, c) a city medical research center, d) spaces for private terminal and parking facility, f) parade ground and theme parks, and g) socialized housing.

Conversion of the present airport area into a new CBD to create the “shopping mecca” for Zamboanga.

Studies on urban redevelopment of the Rio-Hondo Mariki Area, and of Recodo Area, to preserve the rich Muslim culture and tradition through community site renewal.

City Government initiatives to organize national and international support for the urban renewal programs for these areas with the support of the Organization of Islamic Countries, OPEC, SPCPD, and Middle Eastern bilateral assistance.



Zoning

The City must begin more disciplined use of its basic resource: land. While private property rights will prevail, a system of uses must be instituted where public welfare is given priority, and a system of coordinated urban uses will create better-managed urban zones. The whole effect is to create a city that is pleasant to live and work in, efficient in vehicle traffic circulation and served with efficient utilities systems, and beautiful to behold – by residents and visitors.

Order must reign instead of chaos. To achieve order in the City, the Master Plan proposes a new land use plan. Its implementation is contained in the zoning ordinance. It will be based on “performance standards” to fulfill the urban strategies of decongesting the old urban core and creating satellite centers to achieve spatial equity and social access to urban functions and services equally to all Zamboanga citizens.



Institutional Development

Finally, improvement in the City Government’s organizational structure and management systems, especially of revenue collections, will be critical to the good implementation of the Master plan. The key measures are:

The creation of a full time office and staff for the Zoning Administrator, the CENRO, the Investment Promotions Board, and the Housing Board;

The computerization of a real property records and tax maps of the City Budget and City Treasures Operations, linked with the City Accountant, the City Assessor, the City Engineer and the City Planning Office, with a main terminal at the City Mayor’s Office of Permits and Licenses.

The adoption of a revised local tax revenue code that will improve tax rates and increase city revenues;

The urban planning, organization and operation of the city district sub-city halls (combined with barangay government operations) at Ayala/San Ramon, Mercedes, Singali, Curuan and Vitali, complemented by district operations of key national offices at those centers (e.g., LTO, DAR, DA, DENR, etc.), and of the water district, telephones and ZAMCELCO.

The training and creation of special task forces on build-operate-transfer and similar private sector participation schemes in the city projects, for the long-term privatization of city services and projects.

The adoption of a city investment incentive code to attract investors into the city.

The creation of a full-time City Investment Promotion Office that will work closely with the chamber of commerce and industry to mount trade fairs and promote investments in Zamboanga City, in Metro Manila and abroad.

The sectoral goals, objectives, targets and strategies, Development Plan.



List of Projects for Feasibility Study

The list of projects subject to Pre-Feasibility (PFS) and Feasibility Study (FS) by the City Government are found in the table following this page. The total cost for the conduct of the PFS or FS is P53.50M.

A summary of the cost for PFS or FS are listed below:



· Urban Development and Tourism P12.00M

· Transport P16.50M

· Utilities P7.50M

· Economic Sector P4.00M

· Human and Social Development P4.00M

· Environment P7.50M

· Local Development P2.00M



Development Framework Timetable

The courses of action identified by the Masterplan are clear and unequivocal. What remains is the political will to pursue the goal and objectives, adopt the strategies and put the programs into implementation.

The integrated, cross-sectoral and citywide implementation plan is detailed in page 37-38.



Priority Projects for Feasibility Studies

____________________



Capital Investment Plan

Objectives

To provide for and/or develop the financial resources for the implementation of projects under the Master plan through the following:

· Improvement of City Revenue; and

· Development of non-traditional sources of financing as authorized under the 1991 Local Government Code.



Targets and Strategies

City Tax Revenues

To raise at least P3.2 billion over the next 15 years for projects listed in the Tables found in page 25-27 through the following:

Ø Improving local tax collection efficiency and cost recovery from economic enterprises thereby increasing the contribution of local revenue sources from 23% in 1996 to between 45 and 60% by the end of the plan period.

Ø Updating of the schedule of fair market values of real properties every 3 years;

Ø Approval of the Revised City Tax Code Ordinance within 1 year.

Ø Increasing the local tax base through a policy of attraction of new business establishments and expansion of existing business establishments under an Investments Incentives Ordinance.

The projects listed in the said table are necessary development projects with direct or indirect economic benefits but which are non-revenue generating



Borrowings, Bonds

To raise at least P3.6 Billion over the next 15 years for projects listed in the Table found in page 28 through bond floatation and other forms of borrowing.

These projects have direct or indirect economic impact and cost recovery but cannot be privatized because either the financial return is not expected to be very attractive or the financial return is purposely set very low for social reasons.

Proposed Project format Term Street for the Zamboanga City Development Bond).

Privatization through BOT, Securitization or outright private sector owners

Promote private participation in the projects listed in the table

These projects are revenue-generating projects whose financial returns are inherently attractive or can be made attractive to the private sector through incentives or subsidies.

Project Securitization Framework, Volume 2 and the BOT Guidelines separate book).



City Revenue Improvement Strategies

Ø Updating and Improvement of the City Tax Code;

Ø Regular updating of the fair market values and assessments of real properties

mandated in the 1991 Local Government Code;

Ø Regular updating of schedule of fees and charges for services;

Ø Updating of Tax map and data base;

Ø Annual tax information campaign;

Ø Management of delinquent accounts;

Ø Regular review and improvement of tax collection system;

Ø Personnel Skills Development Program particularly in the area of property valuation, financial book of account examination, an examination and financial analysis and report preparation.



City Current Expenditures



Investment Promotion Plan

a. Objectives

Ø To develop the awareness and interest of private sector investors, both local and foreign, passive and active, in the various investment opportunities in Zamboanga City, particularly those priority development projects where private sector participation is encouraged.

Ø To encouraged investments and participation in the City Development Projects and other Investments;

Ø To encourage start-up of new projects, expansions and relocations, particularly in the new growth centers identified in the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan;

Ø To provide support and assistance to private sector investors in information gathering, liaison with government offices, and other activities which will facilitate their entry and setting up of operations.

Ø To monitor entry and performance of investors in projects, particularly those, which are part of the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan.



b. Strategies

Develop and disseminate information materials

The following materials will be designed to communicate the vision and development directions and also to project a very positive image of optimism, bright prospects and progress of Zamboanga City. For better impact and quality production, professional copywriters, editors and illustrators will be commissioned.

The Zamboanga City Vision and master Development Plan Brochure

The Zamboanga City Vision and master Development Plan is one of the most important documents that must be communicated to the public, particularly the private sector investors. The first task in the reduction of the thick volumes of master development plan document into a very brief and readable brochure or pamphlet, which will capture the very essence of the development plan. This task includes the design of a slogan and or symbol which will establish a positive image for the city and which will serve as a battle cry or rallying point for the city (e.g., ZCOM Zamboanga or something similar to President Ramos’ Philippines 2000). This material will consist of a few pages only and will include pictorials and illustrations such as the planned major infrastructures.

Zamboanga City Fact Sheet

The Zamboanga City Fact Sheet will be a dated brochure (for annual updating) which will include the following basic information which are normally sought by investors:

Ø Population, labor force and employment rate;

Ø Cost of basic services and utilities;

Ø Taxes, local and national, and incentives if any;

Ø Major exports and imports

Ø Investments priority areas

Ø Listing of major educational and research institutions

Ø Directory of major business establishments and associations

Ø Directory of key city officials.


Folio of Project Investments Profiles and Pre-Feasibility Studies

Pre-feasibility studies will be conducted for priority projects in the Master Development Plan, which have been identified for promotion to the private sector through BOT, Securitization or directly owned investments. The pre-feasibility study will provide basic information for the preparation of Project Profile such as the following:

Ø Brief description of the project;

Ø Proposed location;

Ø Investment requirement;

Ø Other critical requirements (e.g. technology);

Ø Potential or target markets;

Ø Projected prices, revenues

Ø Estimated returns or yields;

Ø Prescribed procedures for set-up, if any (e.g. BOT)

Ø Contact persons, offices and addresses.


Zamboanga City Annual Development Report

The Zamboanga City Annual Development Report will be a short, summary report highlighting major accomplishments, progress achieved and other milestones in the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan. This report may include the following:

Ø Recap of City vision, goals and development targets;

Ø City Revenues Collection levels, improvements and accomplishments;

Ø Major infrastructure completed or % completion;

Ø Major programs launched;

Ø Launching of major projects or entry of major business establishments.

The Zamboanga City Development Report will develop an image of progress for Zamboanga and will be distributed and preferably advertised to generate interest and bandwagon effect to the public, particularly investors.

Trade Fairs and Missions

Ø Conduct at least one trade fair every year

Ø Initiate at least one trade mission every year

Ø Seek participation in at least one trade mission initiated by DTI and other National agencies

Develop competitive investments incentives packages for new projects, expansions or relocations.

The proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives code will be given priority in the Agenda of the Sangguniang Panglungsod. The proposed ordinance will be subject to careful study to ensure that the following concerns will be addressed

Ø The list of sectoral/industrial investment priority areas should include projects identified in the master Development Plan;

Ø The growth centers of Singali, Vitali and Curuan should likewise be treated as investment priority areas. Industries which been recommended for these areas should be given incentives only if they will locate their production and processing facilities in these areas.

Ø The investment priority areas and incentives should not prejudice existing establishments and businesses in the city but encouraged their growth and expansion;

Ø The Investments Incentives Board should package the investment priority areas and incentives as an annual investment Priorities Plan that should be subject to annual review, adjustments or revisions.

Ø Policies and procedures for the grant of incentives should be fair, simple, transparent and non-discretionary.

Ø Non-fiscal incentives such as facilitation service, subsidized training and scholarships for personnel (e.g. tourism personnel) information, marketing promotions subsidies and other assistance will be included;

Ø The composition, powers and functions of the proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Board will be reviewed to make it more effective and decisive working Board.

Ø The creation of the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office which will also serve as the Secretariat of the Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Board will be included (See the following section).

Establish the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office

The proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Code will be amended to include the creation of the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office which will have the following functions;

Information Dissemination

Assistance Center

One-Stop-Shop

Public Relations

Trade Missions and Trade Fairs

Monitoring

The Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office will be a Department directly under the Office of the City Mayor and will be headed by a Department head that will preferably be recruited from the private sector.

Select and appoint a professional financial advisor for selected projects

A professional financial advisor will be commissioned to assist the City in the development of non-traditional sources of financing for projects in the master Development Plan such as bonds and other asset-backed securities. The professional fee for the services of the financial advisor will be based on success and actual volume of funds generated. The financial advisor will undertake the following:

Ø Evaluate projects recommended for financing through bonds and other non-traditional sources;

Ø Design and develop financing strategies and instruments including prospectus;

Ø Conduct road show, negotiate with prospective investors, underwriters or financial institutions;

Ø Assist the City in securing the necessary authorities from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Finance, Central Bank, the Insurance Commission and other regulatory institutions.:dance::applause::applause::rock::rock::rock:



^^


shopping thru-boutiques and fine dining thru-cafe's and BBQ/Satti stands mecca in the city. :okay:



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sayang talaga! :( :( :( :bash:

Ganda talaga ng mga vinta..:applause::applause::applause::applause:

ung international port kita talaga mga malaking barko...:cheers::cheers:
sana pagandahin nila ung terminal ng port para hinde dry tingnan..

the city goverment should do something about this..:lol::lol:

Zamboanga Hermosa Bridge



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We Deserve a Bigger Paseo.
(Sinunuc-Maasin)




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^^mga Muslim ba ang unang gumamit ng mga vintas diyan sa Mindanao?

btw, amigos y amigas....please do visit 1ST SSC PHILIPPINES NATIONAL MEET (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1143547) :cheers:

[QUOTE=marlowe_cano;57990297]^^

Zuki seems to be surprisingly a certified stalker nowadays.... makamiedo!!! sino pa ba yung kilala mo dito na bago lang, Zuk?

anyways, lets welcome Crusifix!!! Hola! haha.. :D :applause: :dance: :banana:

Tnx For the Warm welcome Marl here in SSC Zambo...:cheers::cheers:
marami pala kilala si zuki dito...:lol::lol:


:lol::lol::lol:..hhhmmm dami na ata...

here:
* chuck23
* marlowe_cano (ikaw):lol::lol:
* Crusifix
* psylock2
* zoroethgenre_003
* under_superior
* windlady
* rambuc
* so|us

=>.....dpt mag 1st SSC- ZAMBO meets na tau...dami na natin...:lol::lol:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs092.snc3/15933_1298605354022_1497033728_30816900_477602_n.jpg

nice ah!!!

wow....sabroso gayod..bien grande gat el pizza..daw equal tamen le Calda Pizza... Good news for zamboanga pipz... keep updated marl..:banana::banana::banana:

i want to try all the new pizza branch in zamboanga if i come back soon... hope that shakeys and pizza hut and yellow cab will also put their branch in asia`s latin city..
more power zamboanga...ariba!

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

:rock::rock::rock:

Proposed University of the Philippines - Zamboanga
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/bb/UP_logotype.png/300px-UP_logotype.png
under Senate No# 2662.
authored by out coming Sen. Rodolfo Biazon
A 400 hectares University Campus.

was approved by the Senate at the 14th Congress in 3rd reading last Sept. 2009.

now Pending in Batasang Pambansa...sana ma approve na ito this 15th congress...

Originally Posted by "ZukiChiro"

:lol::lol::lol:..hhhmmm dami na ata...

here:
* chuck23
* marlowe_cano (ikaw)
* Crusifix
* psylock2
* zoroethgenre_003
* under_superior
* windlady
* rambuc
* so|us

=>.....dpt mag 1st SSC- ZAMBO meets na tau...dami na natin...



meron pa si buenos diaz at si mr.boy and cleidomastoid hehehe:lol::lol::lol:

:banana::banana::banana:

Proposed 3rd District of Zamboanga City
House Bill 06259
Authored by 1st District Congresswoman Ma. Isabelle Climaco- Zalazar
~Additional representation at the congress.
~Additional 70,000,000.ooPhp Fund.

Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2009-05-06
:ohno::ohno:

zuki wala bang mga bago picture update dyan sa zambo??? ang ssanyong and hyundai tapos na ba?? how bout the building infront shell in guiwan??
:):):)

meron pa si buenos diaz at si mr.boy and cleidomastoid hehehe:lol::lol::lol:

:banana::banana::banana:

sila lang ung mga kilala ko..hahahaha

here are the forumers of SSC-Zambo.

Acer_Cyle
Arch't zErO
buenos-Diaz
chuck23
jeromeherrera
Kintoy
marlowe_cano
mrboy
NeJo
Polester
psylock2
puchukuy
rambuc
Sakura Ai
sternocleidomastoid
so|us
tatsumaki
under_superior
windlady
XZVHEN 8©
zoroethgenre_003

and also me..


meron pa ata...:cheers:

Proposed 3rd District of Zamboanga City
House Bill 06259
Authored by 1st District Congresswoman Ma. Isabelle Climaco- Zalazar
~Additional representation at the congress.
~Additional 70,000,000.ooPhp Fund.

Status: Pending with the Committee on LOCAL GOVERNMENT since 2009-05-06
:ohno::ohno:

Proposed University of the Philippines - Zamboanga

under Senate No# 2662.
authored by out coming Sen. Rodolfo Biazon
A 400 hectares University Campus.

was approved by the Senate at the 14th Congress in 3rd reading last Sept. 2009.

now Pending in Batasang Pambansa...sana ma approve na ito this 15th congress...
__________________


sana matuloy na ung UP-Zamboanga para apat na ung university dyan..:ohno::ohno:


Sayang ung proposal ng 3rd district of zambo if di matutuloy.. sana tuloy na din yan para my 3rd district na tayo.. Metro Zamboanga...:lol::lol::lol:

^^


shopping thru-boutiques and fine dining thru-cafe's and BBQ/Satti stands mecca in the city. :okay:



http://i593.photobucket.com/albums/tt13/marlowemarlowe/nightlife.png?t=1275549958


wala atang nagrereact dito sa post ko na to... :nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

zuki wala bang mga bago picture update dyan sa zambo??? ang ssanyong and hyundai tapos na ba?? how bout the building infront shell in guiwan??
:):):)

hahaha san ka pla now?...

nxt time...lapit na matpos ung Hyundai and Ssanyong building pati ung 6 storey building sa guiwan (Zamboanga multi Hardware).:cheers:

Originally Posted by "ZukiChiro"

sila lang ung mga kilala ko..hahahaha

here are the forumers of SSC-Zambo.

Acer_Cyle
Arch't zErO
buenos-Diaz
chuck23
jeromeherrera
Kintoy
marlowe_cano
mrboy
NeJo
Polester
psylock2
puchukuy
rambuc
Sakura Ai
sternocleidomastoid
so|us
tatsumaki
under_superior
windlady
XZVHEN 8©
zoroethgenre_003

and also me..


meron pa ata...:cheers:

Dami na pala SSC-Zambo forumer zuki nuh????

:lol::lol:

:ohno::ohno:

sana matuloy na ung UP-Zamboanga para apat na ung university dyan..:ohno::ohno:

Sayang ung proposal ng 3rd district of zambo if di matutuloy.. sana tuloy na din yan para my 3rd district na tayo.. Metro Zamboanga...:lol::lol::lol:

there's a lot more pending bills in the Congress...anong ginagawa ng mga Rep. natin?...:ohno:


wala atang nagrereact dito sa post ko na to... :nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts::nuts:

:lol::lol::lol:

sila lang ung mga kilala ko..hahahaha

here are the forumers of SSC-Zambo.

Acer_Cyle
Arch't zErO
buenos-Diaz
chuck23
jeromeherrera
Kintoy
marlowe_cano
mrboy
NeJo
Polester
psylock2
puchukuy
rambuc
Sakura Ai
sternocleidomastoid
so|us
tatsumaki
under_superior
windlady
XZVHEN 8©
zoroethgenre_003

and also me..


meron pa ata...:cheers:


^^

at si Chrisvenz. nakalimutan na natin! :cheers::lol::lol::lol:

As of posting time, the FB group "We want the entry of SM City Zambo, Robinsons Place Zamboanga, Gaisano" has 6,276 members.

This is the biggest FB page of Zamboanga. I think ;)

now with 6,443 members

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:cheers:

Courtesy of Jonathan Perez.

from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=119833&id=119667408073433

^^

Sana nga matuloy na yan. I think un sa Veterans Ave is were the Ratus Modal is. Pero un sa Camins Ave di ko alam kung saan baka un beside Petron malapit sa Sta. Curz Market. :)

btw, Zamboanga currently has only 5 malls not 10 as what that article is saying.

http://www.zambotimes.com/uploads/front060303.JPG

This is the new and beautiful building where candle vendors will sell their wares at the Fort Pilar. It was constructed by the city administration under Mayor Celso Lobregat. -- Allen Abastillas

hi everyone..im new ir...napansin ko na the forum is already interesting...hope that sm city zamboanga, robinson place zamboanga as well as gaisano mall zamboanga will build bigger than other cities in mindanao...

Bienvenidos Crusifix! :cheers:

BAD NEWS: Addidas Performance Store in Shoppers' Center is now closed. :ohno:

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GOOD NEWS: It transferred to Southway Square. :lol:

Soon to Open..

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There's a new convention venue in Grand Astoria Hotel called The Plaza. :)

The 2010 National Assembly of the Philippines League of Secretaries to the Sangunian, Inc. (PLEASES) (http://www.zambotimes.com/index2.php?/archives/21616-Asias-Latin-City-thrills-PLEASES.html) was held here.

^^

Sana nga!

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Ilang inches ito. Is this the largest?

http://www.zambotimes.com/uploads/front060303.JPG

This is the new and beautiful building where candle vendors will sell their wares at the Fort Pilar. It was constructed by the city administration under Mayor Celso Lobregat. -- Allen Abastillas

Ooh. I do hope that this time the candle vendors will organize and display their products and stalls in a way that their products and stalls wouldn't contrast to the beautiful structure where they are to be housed in. AND I hope the BSP compound will follow SOON. :)

ZAMBOANGA CITY MASTER PLAN DEVELOPMENT

GENERAL VISION

“A globally competitive, culturally enriched garden city, by an empowered community with a free trade zone, balanced ecology and sustainable development

What is the hindering growth are the following:

· A slow break-out of spatial growth from the old urban core to new east and western nodes

· A hesitance to relocate major public facilities out of the urban core (e.g., the airport, the seaport, the regional offices, the city hall, and the public markets)

· An “investment image problem” perceived by the business community outside Zamboanga, e.g., those from Metro Manila and Metro Cebu, as a “peace and order problem”.

· Political unity between local leaders, and with national leadership, if achieved, could bring about the breaking of the many “logjam” that have delayed vital physical infrastructure projects.

· Low rates of taxes and low tax collection rate. The City needs to legislate higher taxes and pursue earnest collection efforts to raise its collection rate from very low levels to at least the national level of experience.



Goals and Objectives

Given the above potentials and constraints, the long-term direction of development consists of the following:

· To facilitate the spatial growth of the City outside its old urban core through massive road building;

· To recreate the historical attraction of Zamboanga City as a favored tourist destination;

· To strategically position Zamboanga City as an international gateway especially for international cruise shipping and a major transshipment point in the BIMP-EAGA.

· To produce agricultural raw materials for further food processing in the City and establish a manufacturing base;

· To build upon the City’s barter trade tradition and establish Zamboanga City as a national and international shopping and fashion center;

· To draw national and international investors to the City;

· To spatially integrate east and west coasts, and integrate geographically and economically Zamboanga City to the Zamboanga Peninsula and the other cities in Mindanao;

· To establish Zamboanga City as an ASEAN regional center, aside from its natural function as the regional center for Southwestern Philippines;

· To strengthen a cultural consensus among Christians and Muslim communities to enable them to work together;

· To preserve, conserve and sustain the natural environment of the City;

· To improve efficiency in the City Government operations, especially with regards to the generation and collection of local tax revenue.



Development Strategies

Training these goals into reality requires clear strategies, and given these strategies, concrete programs and projects judiciously identified, if implemented vigorously, will achieve the aims of development of Zamboanga.


Tourism

A large local and foreign market in tourism waits to be tapped by the City. Zamboanga has a rich historical heritage dating from pre-Hispanic times, a culture that spans centuries of richly mixed Muslim, Malay. Spanish, American and Chinese, and now modern Christian traditions. Its coasts boast of white and pink beaches from rich coral reefs. Its seas sparkle from the natural beauty of its sunrise and sunsets. Its hinterlands include rich forests with natural cave formations, rushing rivers of clear waters, cool climate in its higher altitudes, and interesting ethnic villages that still exhibit traditional craft and rites. The City used to be a “flower city” and can be easily restored to its garden ambience. The people, both Christians and Muslims are friendly and hospitable. They cook dishes, drawn from the sea that can vie favorably with other Philippine or foreign cuisine. Chavacano, a mixture of Spanish and Visayan dialects is spoken and written;

Traditional Samal, Tausog and other ethnic culture are very much alive. Visitor arrivals in annually and given favorable conditions, could easily reach five times that number by the end of the plan period (15 years).


A Shopping Mecca

Complementing tourism, the Master Plan proposes that Zamboanga City be transformed into a “shopping mecca” for the South, much like Singapore and Hong Kong are. The Study agrees with the planned conversion of the present airport into a new CBD. Here the barter trade, which is unique to Zamboanga City, and other commercial activities, could be made to flourish. For instance, this new CBD can be home to a “fashion center” that will be supported by designs that are both indigenous and borrowed. Zamboangueños, together with their ethnic cousins (e.g., Yakans) have evolved modern art forms from their unique dress styles that combine Muslim art with modern Christian forms.


Industrialization

The introduction of the RAIC and the ECOZONE herald the industrialization of Zamboanga City. This will be complemented by good access roads to the City’s hinterland and to its neighbors, Zamboanga del Sur and del Norte. Without good roads, raw materials and skilled labor will not the reach of the industrial estates. Similar undertakings, at a smaller scale, are proposed in the Master Plan for secondary and tertiary centers of Singali, Vitali and Curuan especially for marine agri-based processing.



Transfer of the Airport

The Master Plan recommends transferring the present airport, with its limited runway, to a more spacious site in nearby Mercedes. There, the wide, flat plain will allow the construction of an airport of international standards without interference from urban uses. Mercedes can also accommodate the transfer of a new civic center containing the city hall and support facilities, together with a CBD to serve the immediate sub-urban centers, and housing projects for the urban residents who have little alternatives in the old urban core. Such strategic investments will create an “urban satellite” that will decongest the old urban core, only 13 kilometers away. Admittedly,



Growth Centers

The present urban core will remain the “nerve center” of Zamboanga’s social, political, cultural and economic activities because of the existing synergy of business, tradition, and urban services. However, the master Plan recommends a planned “spatial breakout” to secondary and tertiary centers that will perform “urban satellite” functions to “leapfrog” the agricultural spaces, and mitigate the inevitable “ribbon development” that will cause the potential urban sprawl along the west and east coast highways. These are Vitali, Singali, Curuan and Mercedes at the East coast, and Talisayan/Ayala/Recodo/Cawit at the West Coast.



Cross-Cultural Unity

The ethnic communities of Zamboanga City belonging to Christians and Muslim groups need a cultural consensus. Much misunderstanding over the years has the potential becoming permanent gaps between two vigorous communities. Instead of being divided, their fusion will create a new synergy that the City needs to propel itself to the 21st century. Cultural, social and political bridges need to be built across the chasms of two cultural traditions – Muslim and Christian – that was born out of strife at the turn of the century, but should be completely healed as a new century is ushered. Along the line, the Master Plan recommends an acceleration of this process through two strategic initiatives.

One, a city university” with a curriculum built along the lines of cultural consensus. The

staff, instructors and students will demonstrate the new values of cooperative work, and fellows both Muslim and Christian academies, from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, and from foreign cooperating universities, will be invited to enrich the academic, research and extension programs.

Two, an urban redevelopment program for the Rio Hondo-Mariki and Recodo areas. The City could organize domestic and foreign support for an urban renewal plan based on Muslim community plans and architecture, and the generation of national and international support for the construction of key facilities, cultural and educational facilities, markets, housing and utilities.


Transport Investments

The transformation of the present seaport into a passenger-cruise port with passenger amenities at the back-up areas where the present public market is located. The Master Plan recommends the transfer of the cargo port operations to Singali. (PPA is now undertaking the feasibility study of this port project.)

The immediate construction of an East-West 4-lane rapid accesses highway to link the RAIC and the ECOZONE in the west coast to the east coast urban centers. This project will invigorate the development of the east coast urban centers, e.g., Mercedes, Singali, Curuan and Vitali. The diversion roads will by-pass the congested urban core at an alignment passing just below the ARMM zone at San Roque and north of Sta. Maria.

The transfer of the present airport to Mercedes where a facility of international standards can be constructed.



The construction of vital road components to link Zamboanga City to its neighboring provinces:

Labuan-Sibuco

Curuan-Sibuco

Zamboanga City-Pagadian

The construction of an elevated viaduct linking Cawa-Cawa Boulevard to the eastern side of the City.

The phased planning and implementation of a two-stage pedestrianization scheme of the old CBD that will also reroute vehicle access into an urban traffic management scheme consisting of one-way routes and parking areas for public and private vehicles. This is recommended to decongest the old city.

Studies on a railway system to link Zamboanga City with the Zamboanga Peninsula, up to Cagayan de Oro, with a spur to Iligan City, and thence to Butuan City and Surigao City, to link with the Pan Philippine Highway to Davao City and General Santos City.



Urban Development

The urban core must expand and develop along more spacious pattern that will not only give more space for circulation – both vehicular and pedestrian – but also allow cultural and historic sites to be delineated and developed into tourist attractions. More commercial spaces should grow outside of the old urban core, e.g., at the old airport. Among the urban design projects recommended by the Master Plan are:

The transfer of government offices located in the vicinity of Fort Pilar, i.e., the Pettit Barracks, to allow a clear view of Fort Pilar from the old CBD, the Pershing and Rizal Parks, and the City Hall, and the landscaping of streets and sidewalks to complement the pedestrianization scheme. This will create a unique environmental ambience to raise the quality of urban amenities in Zamboanga City, increase commercial activities, and create an attractive destination that will appeal to national and domestic tourism.

The creation of a civic center in Mercedes that will house the new city hall. A satellite CBD (e.g., complementing the larger, old CBD and the new CBD in the present airport will complement this). Catalytic investments will include: a) convention and hotel centers, b) the city university, c) a city medical research center, d) spaces for private terminal and parking facility, f) parade ground and theme parks, and g) socialized housing.

Conversion of the present airport area into a new CBD to create the “shopping mecca” for Zamboanga.

Studies on urban redevelopment of the Rio-Hondo Mariki Area, and of Recodo Area, to preserve the rich Muslim culture and tradition through community site renewal.

City Government initiatives to organize national and international support for the urban renewal programs for these areas with the support of the Organization of Islamic Countries, OPEC, SPCPD, and Middle Eastern bilateral assistance.



Zoning

The City must begin more disciplined use of its basic resource: land. While private property rights will prevail, a system of uses must be instituted where public welfare is given priority, and a system of coordinated urban uses will create better-managed urban zones. The whole effect is to create a city that is pleasant to live and work in, efficient in vehicle traffic circulation and served with efficient utilities systems, and beautiful to behold – by residents and visitors.

Order must reign instead of chaos. To achieve order in the City, the Master Plan proposes a new land use plan. Its implementation is contained in the zoning ordinance. It will be based on “performance standards” to fulfill the urban strategies of decongesting the old urban core and creating satellite centers to achieve spatial equity and social access to urban functions and services equally to all Zamboanga citizens.



Institutional Development

Finally, improvement in the City Government’s organizational structure and management systems, especially of revenue collections, will be critical to the good implementation of the Master plan. The key measures are:

The creation of a full time office and staff for the Zoning Administrator, the CENRO, the Investment Promotions Board, and the Housing Board;

The computerization of a real property records and tax maps of the City Budget and City Treasures Operations, linked with the City Accountant, the City Assessor, the City Engineer and the City Planning Office, with a main terminal at the City Mayor’s Office of Permits and Licenses.

The adoption of a revised local tax revenue code that will improve tax rates and increase city revenues;

The urban planning, organization and operation of the city district sub-city halls (combined with barangay government operations) at Ayala/San Ramon, Mercedes, Singali, Curuan and Vitali, complemented by district operations of key national offices at those centers (e.g., LTO, DAR, DA, DENR, etc.), and of the water district, telephones and ZAMCELCO.

The training and creation of special task forces on build-operate-transfer and similar private sector participation schemes in the city projects, for the long-term privatization of city services and projects.

The adoption of a city investment incentive code to attract investors into the city.

The creation of a full-time City Investment Promotion Office that will work closely with the chamber of commerce and industry to mount trade fairs and promote investments in Zamboanga City, in Metro Manila and abroad.

The sectoral goals, objectives, targets and strategies, Development Plan.



List of Projects for Feasibility Study

The list of projects subject to Pre-Feasibility (PFS) and Feasibility Study (FS) by the City Government are found in the table following this page. The total cost for the conduct of the PFS or FS is P53.50M.

A summary of the cost for PFS or FS are listed below:



· Urban Development and Tourism P12.00M

· Transport P16.50M

· Utilities P7.50M

· Economic Sector P4.00M

· Human and Social Development P4.00M

· Environment P7.50M

· Local Development P2.00M



Development Framework Timetable

The courses of action identified by the Masterplan are clear and unequivocal. What remains is the political will to pursue the goal and objectives, adopt the strategies and put the programs into implementation.

The integrated, cross-sectoral and citywide implementation plan is detailed in page 37-38.



Priority Projects for Feasibility Studies

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Capital Investment Plan

Objectives

To provide for and/or develop the financial resources for the implementation of projects under the Master plan through the following:

· Improvement of City Revenue; and

· Development of non-traditional sources of financing as authorized under the 1991 Local Government Code.



Targets and Strategies

City Tax Revenues

To raise at least P3.2 billion over the next 15 years for projects listed in the Tables found in page 25-27 through the following:

Ø Improving local tax collection efficiency and cost recovery from economic enterprises thereby increasing the contribution of local revenue sources from 23% in 1996 to between 45 and 60% by the end of the plan period.

Ø Updating of the schedule of fair market values of real properties every 3 years;

Ø Approval of the Revised City Tax Code Ordinance within 1 year.

Ø Increasing the local tax base through a policy of attraction of new business establishments and expansion of existing business establishments under an Investments Incentives Ordinance.

The projects listed in the said table are necessary development projects with direct or indirect economic benefits but which are non-revenue generating



Borrowings, Bonds

To raise at least P3.6 Billion over the next 15 years for projects listed in the Table found in page 28 through bond floatation and other forms of borrowing.

These projects have direct or indirect economic impact and cost recovery but cannot be privatized because either the financial return is not expected to be very attractive or the financial return is purposely set very low for social reasons.

Proposed Project format Term Street for the Zamboanga City Development Bond).

Privatization through BOT, Securitization or outright private sector owners

Promote private participation in the projects listed in the table

These projects are revenue-generating projects whose financial returns are inherently attractive or can be made attractive to the private sector through incentives or subsidies.

Project Securitization Framework, Volume 2 and the BOT Guidelines separate book).



City Revenue Improvement Strategies

Ø Updating and Improvement of the City Tax Code;

Ø Regular updating of the fair market values and assessments of real properties

mandated in the 1991 Local Government Code;

Ø Regular updating of schedule of fees and charges for services;

Ø Updating of Tax map and data base;

Ø Annual tax information campaign;

Ø Management of delinquent accounts;

Ø Regular review and improvement of tax collection system;

Ø Personnel Skills Development Program particularly in the area of property valuation, financial book of account examination, an examination and financial analysis and report preparation.



City Current Expenditures



Investment Promotion Plan

a. Objectives

Ø To develop the awareness and interest of private sector investors, both local and foreign, passive and active, in the various investment opportunities in Zamboanga City, particularly those priority development projects where private sector participation is encouraged.

Ø To encouraged investments and participation in the City Development Projects and other Investments;

Ø To encourage start-up of new projects, expansions and relocations, particularly in the new growth centers identified in the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan;

Ø To provide support and assistance to private sector investors in information gathering, liaison with government offices, and other activities which will facilitate their entry and setting up of operations.

Ø To monitor entry and performance of investors in projects, particularly those, which are part of the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan.



b. Strategies

Develop and disseminate information materials

The following materials will be designed to communicate the vision and development directions and also to project a very positive image of optimism, bright prospects and progress of Zamboanga City. For better impact and quality production, professional copywriters, editors and illustrators will be commissioned.

The Zamboanga City Vision and master Development Plan Brochure

The Zamboanga City Vision and master Development Plan is one of the most important documents that must be communicated to the public, particularly the private sector investors. The first task in the reduction of the thick volumes of master development plan document into a very brief and readable brochure or pamphlet, which will capture the very essence of the development plan. This task includes the design of a slogan and or symbol which will establish a positive image for the city and which will serve as a battle cry or rallying point for the city (e.g., ZCOM Zamboanga or something similar to President Ramos’ Philippines 2000). This material will consist of a few pages only and will include pictorials and illustrations such as the planned major infrastructures.

Zamboanga City Fact Sheet

The Zamboanga City Fact Sheet will be a dated brochure (for annual updating) which will include the following basic information which are normally sought by investors:

Ø Population, labor force and employment rate;

Ø Cost of basic services and utilities;

Ø Taxes, local and national, and incentives if any;

Ø Major exports and imports

Ø Investments priority areas

Ø Listing of major educational and research institutions

Ø Directory of major business establishments and associations

Ø Directory of key city officials.


Folio of Project Investments Profiles and Pre-Feasibility Studies

Pre-feasibility studies will be conducted for priority projects in the Master Development Plan, which have been identified for promotion to the private sector through BOT, Securitization or directly owned investments. The pre-feasibility study will provide basic information for the preparation of Project Profile such as the following:

Ø Brief description of the project;

Ø Proposed location;

Ø Investment requirement;

Ø Other critical requirements (e.g. technology);

Ø Potential or target markets;

Ø Projected prices, revenues

Ø Estimated returns or yields;

Ø Prescribed procedures for set-up, if any (e.g. BOT)

Ø Contact persons, offices and addresses.


Zamboanga City Annual Development Report

The Zamboanga City Annual Development Report will be a short, summary report highlighting major accomplishments, progress achieved and other milestones in the Zamboanga City Master Development Plan. This report may include the following:

Ø Recap of City vision, goals and development targets;

Ø City Revenues Collection levels, improvements and accomplishments;

Ø Major infrastructure completed or % completion;

Ø Major programs launched;

Ø Launching of major projects or entry of major business establishments.

The Zamboanga City Development Report will develop an image of progress for Zamboanga and will be distributed and preferably advertised to generate interest and bandwagon effect to the public, particularly investors.

Trade Fairs and Missions

Ø Conduct at least one trade fair every year

Ø Initiate at least one trade mission every year

Ø Seek participation in at least one trade mission initiated by DTI and other National agencies

Develop competitive investments incentives packages for new projects, expansions or relocations.

The proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives code will be given priority in the Agenda of the Sangguniang Panglungsod. The proposed ordinance will be subject to careful study to ensure that the following concerns will be addressed

Ø The list of sectoral/industrial investment priority areas should include projects identified in the master Development Plan;

Ø The growth centers of Singali, Vitali and Curuan should likewise be treated as investment priority areas. Industries which been recommended for these areas should be given incentives only if they will locate their production and processing facilities in these areas.

Ø The investment priority areas and incentives should not prejudice existing establishments and businesses in the city but encouraged their growth and expansion;

Ø The Investments Incentives Board should package the investment priority areas and incentives as an annual investment Priorities Plan that should be subject to annual review, adjustments or revisions.

Ø Policies and procedures for the grant of incentives should be fair, simple, transparent and non-discretionary.

Ø Non-fiscal incentives such as facilitation service, subsidized training and scholarships for personnel (e.g. tourism personnel) information, marketing promotions subsidies and other assistance will be included;

Ø The composition, powers and functions of the proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Board will be reviewed to make it more effective and decisive working Board.

Ø The creation of the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office which will also serve as the Secretariat of the Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Board will be included (See the following section).

Establish the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office

The proposed Zamboanga City Investment Incentives Code will be amended to include the creation of the Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office which will have the following functions;

Information Dissemination

Assistance Center

One-Stop-Shop

Public Relations

Trade Missions and Trade Fairs

Monitoring

The Zamboanga City Investment Promotion Office will be a Department directly under the Office of the City Mayor and will be headed by a Department head that will preferably be recruited from the private sector.

Select and appoint a professional financial advisor for selected projects

A professional financial advisor will be commissioned to assist the City in the development of non-traditional sources of financing for projects in the master Development Plan such as bonds and other asset-backed securities. The professional fee for the services of the financial advisor will be based on success and actual volume of funds generated. The financial advisor will undertake the following:

Ø Evaluate projects recommended for financing through bonds and other non-traditional sources;

Ø Design and develop financing strategies and instruments including prospectus;

Ø Conduct road show, negotiate with prospective investors, underwriters or financial institutions;

Ø Assist the City in securing the necessary authorities from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Department of Finance, Central Bank, the Insurance Commission and other regulatory institutions.:dance::applause::applause::rock::rock::rock:

When was this created? The city government must, and I mean MUST, follow this Master Plan to the most minute details. :)

hahaha san ka pla now?...

nxt time...lapit na matpos ung Hyundai and Ssanyong building pati ung 6 storey building sa guiwan (Zamboanga multi Hardware).:cheers:

nasa cebu ako now... last monday lang ako umalis sa dumzville... by october pa ata ako makabalik dyan sa zambo...:lol::lol:

di pa pala tapos yung ssanyong at hyundai???!! :ohno: kailan raw ang opening nila zuki??? zamboanga multi hardware pala ung harap sa shell akala ko talaga hotel...:nuts::nuts::nuts: ahmp.. tnx for the info zuki.. hope my mga bago update picture sa next..hehehe :lol::lol:

^^

Sana nga matuloy na yan. I think un sa Veterans Ave is were the Ratus Modal is. Pero un sa Camins Ave di ko alam kung saan baka un beside Petron malapit sa Sta. Curz Market. :)

btw, Zamboanga currently has only 5 malls not 10 as what that article is saying.

san yung ratus modal sa veterans ave chuck??? dba malau na ung petron sa gov.camins ave chuck??? cguro ung sa my emcor ata ung side ng 3rd cup.. but we dont know where the exact place talaga...:lol::lol::lol:

http://www.zambotimes.com/uploads/front060303.JPG

This is the new and beautiful building where candle vendors will sell their wares at the Fort Pilar. It was constructed by the city administration under Mayor Celso Lobregat. -- Allen Abastillas

tapos na pala ung plaza pilar...nice..:cheers::cheers:
kailan din kaya to mgooperate???
good job chuck nakakuha ka talaga ng picture...:banana::banana::banana:
san na kaya si psylock?? wala nang update na mga new construction dyan.. dry na ang forum...hehehe:lol::lol::lol:
nabibitin ako sa balita especially ung mga forumer na wala dyan sa zambo..huli na sa mga bagong projects...:lol::lol::lol:

^^

Sana nga matuloy na yan. I think un sa Veterans Ave is were the Ratus Modal is. Pero un sa Camins Ave di ko alam kung saan baka un beside Petron malapit sa Sta. Curz Market. :)

btw, Zamboanga currently has only 5 malls not 10 as what that article is saying.

I guess they've included some stand-alone department stores and/or supermarkets (like Shoppers' Central, Shop-O-Rama, OK, and Shoppers' Plaza) in their list. And btw, I heard that the vast empty lot between the Coke Plant and the Sta. Cruz intersection will be the future home of a US-funded hospital. They're just probably waiting for the airport to transfer somewhere along the east coast before construction commences. :cheers:

BAD NEWS: Addidas Performance Store in Shoppers' Center is now closed. :ohno:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Adidas_Performance_Store_Gateway.JPG/800px-Adidas_Performance_Store_Gateway.JPG


GOOD NEWS: It transferred to Southway Square. :lol:

Soon to Open..

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq341/chuck_stam/n5h7k5.jpg?t=1275568929

sayang nagclose na ung adidas sa gateway mall... pero good news naman na ngopen din sa southway mall.. dalawa na sana kung di ngclose sa gateway mall...:bash::bash:

maganda din naman kasi pagdala ung management ng
southway mall kaya lahat ng tenant nila ok talaga...:lol::lol:

There's a new convention venue in Grand Astoria Hotel called The Plaza. :)

The 2010 National Assembly of the Philippines League of Secretaries to the Sangunian, Inc. (PLEASES) (http://www.zambotimes.com/index2.php?/archives/21616-Asias-Latin-City-thrills-PLEASES.html) was held here.

chucks san banda ung new convention ng grand astoria hotel na "the plaza"
bago ba to???:cheers::cheers:

any picture????
:dance:

san yung ratus modal sa veterans ave chuck??? dba malau na ung petron sa gov.camins ave chuck??? cguro ung sa my emcor ata ung side ng 3rd cup.. but we dont know where the exact place talaga...:lol::lol::lol:

The Petron Station Chuck's referring to is the one between KFC Midtown and Sta. Cruz intersection. There's a wide lot beside that gasoline station where a bus terminal used to operate. Ratus Modal is the "market complex" just across Budget Wise. :)

Bienvenidos Crusifix! :cheers:

gracias chuck....:lol::lol::lol:

The Petron Station Chuck's referring to is the one between KFC Midtown and Sta. Cruz intersection. There's a wide lot beside that gasoline station where a bus terminal used to operate. Ratus Modal is the "market complex" just across Budget Wise. :)

tnx sternocleidomastoid for the info...:lol::lol::lol:
yeah i got it...i saw that land area also it is very huge...:banana::banana:

im just wondering if what mall will build in that area along gov.camins ave.. and what mall will also build in nunez and veterans ave..:ohno::ohno::ohno:

I guess they've included some stand-alone department stores and/or supermarkets (like Shoppers' Central, Shop-O-Rama, OK, and Shoppers' Plaza) in their list. And btw, I heard that the vast empty lot between the Coke Plant and the Sta. Cruz intersection will be the future home of a US-funded hospital. They're just probably waiting for the airport to transfer somewhere along the east coast before construction commences. :cheers:

yeah..maybe they include the other big department store as mall...:nuts::nuts:

i hope that what is written in the article of sm prime that they will not bought a big property or build a mall same as the size of cagayan de oro in zamboanga coz they dont like to suffer the same situation. that limketkai is dominating them. for sure that will not happen here coz we dont have a big mall same as limketkai.. they can build twice as the cagayan de oro.. or bigger than sm davao..because of the high population of the city and its potential..same as robinson mall and gaisano mall.. for sure they wont regret to put thier mall in zamboanga... coz one thing for sure ky gastador gat mga zamboangueno...so in el shop and dine in the city...:banana::banana::banana::banana:

another is US-FUNDED HOSPITAL??? where exact location???


im also waiting for the entry of Childrens Hospital in putik area infront zamcelco... and the jap hospital...:cheers::cheers:

Salazar prioritizes education, health

FIRST district Congresswoman Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, who was reelected for a second term in office, announced that education and health programs will among her top priorities.

Salazar at the same time vowed to pursue other equally important projects intended to help alleviate the plight of the marginalized sector in this city's west coast specifically the women, out-of-school youths, urban poor and other underprivileged groups.

Salazar's district covers 37 of the 98 villages located west of Zamboanga City.

Salazar, during her first term as congresswoman, satisfactorily done her task through the implementation of over P700 million worth of projects covering all aspects that includes health, education, peace and order, agriculture, youth and women empowerment, livelihood training activities and other programs.

Salazar said she will continue with the pending works and will give importance to education and health programs.

Salazar's accomplishments account to a total of P766.795 million worth of projects from 2007-2009 that include various projects intended to help ameliorate the condition of the residents of the 37 barangays under her district.

Among the significant projects of Salazar is the distribution of the 37 units of L-300 vans to all the barangays in her district, the P691.63 worth of infrastructure projects, P11.8 million for health care, P4.2 million worth of scholarships offered, P1.4 million for social welfare services and 54 bills authored and co-authored at the House of Representatives.

Athletes receive cash incentives

TOTAL of 527 elementary and secondary athletes received cash incentives Thursday from Mayor Celso Lobregat for reaping medals in the recently-concluded Zamboanga Peninsula Regional Athletic Association (ZPRAA) meet.

Lobregat said the cash incentive to athlete-medalists is part of this City Government’s sports development program aimed at encouraging the youth to engage in sports.

Under the program, a gold medal is equivalent to P1,000 cash, while silver and bronze medals are worth P700 and P500, respectively.

City Sports Officer Bernardito Patiño, who assisted Lobregat in the distribution of cash incentives to the outstanding athletes, said Zamboanga City has retained its overall championship title in the ZPRAA tournament held last March 14-18 in Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte.

Sky Cable sets music trend via Zero Band’s ‘Deja’

DEJA”, an original composition written by Roland Villanueva Jr. and performed by Zero Band, is making waves in both radio and television via the first ever Musical Short Film rendition being shown over Sky Cable’s Community Channel 28 (Sonata Presentation).

Directed by Charlie Villanueva, head of Ancillary and Production Operations Division of Sky Cable Zamboanga System, Deja’s Musical Short Film is gearing towards local media domination in music and stands ready to step into a new wave of MTV production called “Musical Short Film.”

Any eyes isn’t trained on this kind of music presentation might be in the process of being redirected to this sudden peculiarity of musical drama about two individuals who are on the verge of breaking up a relationship, hence, the title – Deja -- a Chavano word that means “leave”.

Zero Band consists of Marion Estrada (Vocals), LL Dart Castillano (Bass), Camilo Tan (Guitar) and Robert Villanueva (Drums).

Edwin Bernardo, operations manager of Sky Cable, who is also the production manager of the Musical Short Film Deja, said he is fully supporting Charlie Villanueva, also director of photography of the said musical short film, on his digital filmography ventures.

“In fact, a short movie is on the drawing board and we intend to produce it this year,” Bernardo said.

Role performers of the musical film Deja are Maria Jid Morfe and Camilo Tan, both new-comers in the film industry and are without any experience and proper training in acting.

Deja is shot and filmed most at Lantaka Hotel by the Sea, courtesy of Allan dela Cruz, the hotel manager, and Marba residence in Tumaga, Zamboanga City.

Charlie Villanueva looks at establishing digital film making, whether short of full-length, as a new industry here in Zamboanga.

“Deja is our opening salvo to digital filming here. It kicks off to establish the digital film-making industry in Zamboanga City, where there are many talents but don’t have the opportunity to express their talents. So, they resort to going to other places and, in fact, excel in the field they have chosen. This happens because there is no avenue where to exhibit their talents and their works here in Zamboanga,” Villanueva said.

“Sky Cable offers the venue to exhibit their work, and so, we encourage local talents and film makers out there to do their own musical or indie films for exhibit over Sky Cable’s Channel 28,” he added.

Filipino Cable Corporation under the Lopez Group of Companies is not just into cable system nowadays. From cable it transformed into telephony, then data processing and the Internet through broadband; and now Sky Voice, a new system of communication mostly used for calls abroad. The Zamboanga system ventures into digital filming.

“Truly, it's SKY’s world right now, and we just live, venerate, and play ‘digital’ tag in what we do right now,” the young and promising film director who trained and became a member of the Philippine Motion Pictures Directors Association headed by Direk William G. Mayo, and under the Film Academy of the Philippines.

Catch Deja is an inspiring musical short video that will soon become locals' own instant cottage industry.

With Villanueva and Sky Cable, Deja sets the trend for original music and feature local guys without experience in the industry; so long they are persistent and work hard under the tutelage of Direk Charlie’s twelve o'clock, or, at least, eleven o’clock shadow.

This writer wrote the Musical Short Film Deja January, this year.

:banana::banana::banana::banana::banana::banana:

P300M JaZam Hospital for Zamboanga

A P300 million JAZAM (Japan-Zamboanga) International Medical Center, which will later be named as a City Hospital for Zamboanga, will soon be realized.

City Health Officer Dr. Rodel Agbulos said the JaZam Int’l Medical Center will be constructed as a grant through the Japan International Coordinating Agency (JAICA).

The medical facility will be a three to four story building with 120 bed capacity.

The City Hospital will occupy approximately 6,000 square meters of land.

Agbulos said a Japanese contractor will undertake the construction of the mentioned City Hospital.

At present, the City Government is scouting for an appropriate site where the City Hospital will be constructed.

According to Dr. Agbulos, he prefers that it will be built either at barangay Boalan or somewhere else in the East coast outside the city proper, all about 10 kilometers outside the city proper.

A site at Upper Calarian where the former Arcillas beach resort is located is also being considered.

The City Hospital when completed will be equipped with CT Scan, X-Ray and other modern hospital equipment.

In this connection, the Japanese proponent Mr. Yuji Ishida and party are expected to arrive next week.

Mr. Ishida will have a look into some proposed site for the said facility.

"Similar City Hospital has already been built in other parts of Mindanao like Davao and General Santos City," Dr. Agbulos added.

At present, Zamboanga has about half a dozen hospital; the Zamboanga City Medical Center (formerly Zamboanga General Hospital), the Zamboanga Doctors Hospital, the Western Mindanao Medical Center, the Brents Hospital, the Arturo Eustaquio Community Hospital, and the military’s Camp Navarro Hospital and that of the Edwin Andres Air Base of the Philippine Air Force.

A new hospital financed by medical practitioners in Zamboanga is also about half completed.

There are also specialized hospitals like the Zamboanga Childrens Hospital, the Puericulture Maternity Lying in Hospital and other big sized specialized clinics.

Nevertheless, patients are not lacking because hospitals in Zamboanga serve residents from Basilan, the Sulu Archipelago and other areas in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

Disney-inspired theme park proposed for Zamboanga City

ZAMBOANGA CITY (Zamboanga Journal / 31 may) Zamboanga City deputy mayor Maria Isabelle Climaco on Sunday said she would propose the establishment of a children's park following a trip to Florida's Walt Disney World and Epcot Center and other parks in the United States.

Inspired by the parks, Climaco said it is now high time for Zamboanga City to have its own playground where children can also use to exercise."We hope to realize this for the children!," Climaco, a staunch advocate of children's welfare and protection, said.
At least two sites here --

the Pasonanca Park and the reclaimed CDCP Complex -- are being eyed for the children's playground.

Climaco said the proposed park will have monkey bars -- a child friendly slide and a house box -- where children can safely play. She said the slides in Florida parks are designed in such a way that a quarter of the facility is provided with a curvature to prevent a child from overshooting below. Cut tires are used as flooring to help prevent injuries.

"The park should be totally child-friendly," she told the Zamboanga Journal.

Climaco attended the Women Global Conference held in San Antonio, Texas and then toured the Walt Disney World for new ideas about Zamboanga's own children's park.

Ilang inches ito. Is this the largest?

^^

30 inches.. just have no idea if this is the largest of all.. :cheers:

BAD NEWS: Addidas Performance Store in Shoppers' Center is now closed. :ohno:

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/63/Adidas_Performance_Store_Gateway.JPG/800px-Adidas_Performance_Store_Gateway.JPG


GOOD NEWS: It transferred to Southway Square. :lol:

Soon to Open..

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^^

ya hase tamen tu kumigo miedo nonoy!!! :cheers: pensaba yo nuemas ya, bueno ya lng yan scroll down pa yo... alli pa man yo a kumpra dimio adidas white shoes... hahaha!:lol: mayabang nu? haha!:nuts:



na cosa ya lng man shopper's center!!! poreseo as bueno diinyo mga stores alli adentro. ese lng gayod adidad y el mcdonald's el pwede yo abla, bale! el otro nuemas... nesecita ustedes man innovate... bien sayang lang el maga espacio arriba... sayang... :cheers:

sayang nagclose na ung adidas sa gateway mall... pero good news naman na ngopen din sa southway mall.. dalawa na sana kung di ngclose sa gateway mall...:bash::bash:

maganda din naman kasi pagdala ung management ng
southway mall kaya lahat ng tenant nila ok talaga...:lol::lol:

^^

and to think, Ba-Yo is there alive and kicking! :)

tnx sternocleidomastoid for the info...:lol::lol::lol:
yeah i got it...i saw that land area also it is very huge...:banana::banana:

im just wondering if what mall will build in that area along gov.camins ave.. and what mall will also build in nunez and veterans ave..:ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^

i'm having this feeling, that Rob's gonna put up their zam mall in Camino Nuevo, where many houses were burnt years ago. ;)

P300M JaZam Hospital for Zamboanga

A P300 million JAZAM (Japan-Zamboanga) International Medical Center, which will later be named as a City Hospital for Zamboanga, will soon be realized.

City Health Officer Dr. Rodel Agbulos said the JaZam Int’l Medical Center will be constructed as a grant through the Japan International Coordinating Agency (JAICA).

The medical facility will be a three to four story building with 120 bed capacity.

The City Hospital will occupy approximately 6,000 square meters of land.

Agbulos said a Japanese contractor will undertake the construction of the mentioned City Hospital.

At present, the City Government is scouting for an appropriate site where the City Hospital will be constructed.

According to Dr. Agbulos, he prefers that it will be built either at barangay Boalan or somewhere else in the East coast outside the city proper, all about 10 kilometers outside the city proper.

A site at Upper Calarian where the former Arcillas beach resort is located is also being considered.

The City Hospital when completed will be equipped with CT Scan, X-Ray and other modern hospital equipment.

In this connection, the Japanese proponent Mr. Yuji Ishida and party are expected to arrive next week.

Mr. Ishida will have a look into some proposed site for the said facility.

"Similar City Hospital has already been built in other parts of Mindanao like Davao and General Santos City," Dr. Agbulos added.

At present, Zamboanga has about half a dozen hospital; the Zamboanga City Medical Center (formerly Zamboanga General Hospital), the Zamboanga Doctors Hospital, the Western Mindanao Medical Center, the Brents Hospital, the Arturo Eustaquio Community Hospital, and the military’s Camp Navarro Hospital and that of the Edwin Andres Air Base of the Philippine Air Force.

A new hospital financed by medical practitioners in Zamboanga is also about half completed.

There are also specialized hospitals like the Zamboanga Childrens Hospital, the Puericulture Maternity Lying in Hospital and other big sized specialized clinics.

Nevertheless, patients are not lacking because hospitals in Zamboanga serve residents from Basilan, the Sulu Archipelago and other areas in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

Great News.

^^

and to think, Ba-Yo is there alive and kicking! :)


kaya nga all the tenant of southway mall is alive.. kaya full talaga yung mall nila palage kasi they are doing better than gateway...:bash::bash:

the gateway should do something about it especially when the 3 giant mall will build in the city.. they should be aware..that anytime they can full down by the super big 3... isa na din na wala naka maintain is the golden bell.. i think closed na din ata sa davao and cagayan.. together in zamboanga..sayang talaga.. its our local investor di na manage maayos... it can happen also to any small and big local investor in the city..:ohno::ohno::ohno:

^^

i'm having this feeling, that Rob's gonna put up their zam mall in Camino Nuevo, where many houses were burnt years ago. ;)

i heard that Gaisano will be the one who will build in that said area in Camino Nuevo where many houses were burn years ago if barter trade of canelar will be transfer in plaza pilar.. and beside SSS land where near Cuidad Medical Center will be the Pacific Mall of Zamboanga by Landco...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

Fabian dart tourney set on Freedom Day

Celebrate Freedom Day by competing in a dart tournament. Join the Independence Day Open Dart Tournament on June 11-12 at the Ram’s Beer Garden and Restaurant along Gov. Camins Avenue.

This event is being sponsored by reelected District 2 Congressman Erbie A. Fabian in partnership with Ram Ramchand and San Miguel Brewer Inc.

Registration starts at 5 p.m. on June 11 and games start at exactly 8 p.m.

Prizes include cash and trophies. The champion in the single category will receive P3,200 plus trophy; 1st runner up — P2,400 plus trophy; second runner up — P1,600 plus trophy and 3rd runner up — P800.

In the doubles category the champion will receive P4,800 plus trophy; 1st runner up — P3,600 plus trophy; 2nd runner up — P2,400 plus trophy and 3rd runner up — P1,200 plus trophy.

Raffle prizes will also be available.

Dart players from other parts of the Zamboanga Peninsula and ARMM are expected to compete in this tournament.

Source: Zamboanga times

Chamber of Commerce leads fight versus higher cost of electricity Soliven asks ZAMCELCO to protect interest of consumers


The Zamboanga City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (ZCCCII) headed by its President, Pocholo N. Soliven is taking the lead in protesting the alleged exorbitant transmission rates and ancillary services passed on by the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (ZAMCELCO) to its member-consumers

Many member-consumers of ZAMCELCO were caught by surprise when their electric bill for the month of May is extremely higher as compared to their previous electric bills. It said that the local business community is the hardest hit as their electric bills was increased tremendously.

Soliven advices companies and business entities including the ordinary household to pay their power bills under protest and submit their own individual formal protest anent this issue.

Soliven said the excessive increase was caused by the collection of the Ancillary Service Cost by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) which was approved by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). He added that this cost was passed on to the consumers.

Soliven urged Zamcelco to exhaust all legal remedies to protect the interest of its member-consumers, and appeal to Zamcelco to follow the lead of other distribution utilities who did not pass on the excessive Ancillary Service Cost to its member consumers by filing petitions with their respective Regional Trial Courts (RTC).

Soliven added that the petition of the other distribution utilities is for NGCP �to cease and desist� from passing on the exorbitant charges on the premise that �it constitute a violation of contract on the part of NGCP, NPC and TRANSCO for failing to deliver the required ancillary services, thus NGCP have to contract THERMA MARINE (Aboitiz), a private company, for the undelivered ancillary services at 10 times higher than the original rate...�

Soliven also appealed to Zamcelco to exercise their right to petition ERC to review the provisional approval granted by them to NGCP to recover from customers the cost of their ancillary service procurement aggreement (ASPA) with THERMA MARINE and to make public the NGCP calculations of their Ancillary charges.

A New Zamboanga is rising soon!!!




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spend time reading this about one-daytime-trip to zamboanga! ;) http://lakwatsero.me/2010/04/11/zamboanga-city-day-trip-april-11-2010/

kaya nga all the tenant of southway mall is alive.. kaya full talaga yung mall nila palage kasi they are doing better than gateway...:bash::bash:

the gateway should do something about it especially when the 3 giant mall will build in the city.. they should be aware..that anytime they can full down by the super big 3... isa na din na wala naka maintain is the golden bell.. i think closed na din ata sa davao and cagayan.. together in zamboanga..sayang talaga.. its our local investor di na manage maayos... it can happen also to any small and big local investor in the city..:ohno::ohno::ohno:


Ahhm. The Sun Shop is set to open as well in Southway.

Ahhm. The Sun Shop is set to open as well in Southway.

thats good.. atleast my sun shop na sa mall...dba ung sun shop sa zambo is located beside former whoopee burger house that is already closed???
:):):)

may space pba sa southway sa 3rd and 2nd floor???:cheers::cheers::cheers:

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Ang Ganda ng View sa Paseo Del Mar...hope more parks the same as like this... Ung Paseo Del Jardin in Pasonanca di masyado in talaga because malayo at kulang maintenance...lively din sana un dun if maayos ung pagmanage nila dun...
:ohno::ohno:

Im waiting for the construction of Climaco Freedom Park which is also a priority project of the city goverment of zamboanga...another park for the people of zamboanga to visit.. hope they will make this park lively and attractive...

:cheers::cheers:

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marl nagresume naba ung construction nila sa boulevard??? sana gagawin na din nila un para ganda na talaga ung view ng boulevard..then lalagy din sila mga booth...same in paseo.. para nice.. then another lights with different color...
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

marl nagresume naba ung construction nila sa boulevard??? sana gagawin na din nila un para ganda na talaga ung view ng boulevard..then lalagy din sila mga booth...same in paseo.. para nice.. then another lights with different color...
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^Good day Zamboanga forumers.....

its a hot hot day now in Zamboanga,,,,

^^by the way i just passby kanina lng sa may RT lim blvd parang may ginagawa sa area i dont know lng if they will resume na the works sa area basta pina level na ung area kung saan inabunuhan ng lupa....hopefully they will resume na... and daming kalsada ung ginigiba na naman...

yeah..maybe they include the other big department store as mall...:nuts::nuts:

i hope that what is written in the article of sm prime that they will not bought a big property or build a mall same as the size of cagayan de oro in zamboanga coz they dont like to suffer the same situation. that limketkai is dominating them. for sure that will not happen here coz we dont have a big mall same as limketkai.. they can build twice as the cagayan de oro.. or bigger than sm davao..because of the high population of the city and its potential..same as robinson mall and gaisano mall.. for sure they wont regret to put thier mall in zamboanga... coz one thing for sure ky gastador gat mga zamboangueno...so in el shop and dine in the city...:banana::banana::banana::banana:

another is US-FUNDED HOSPITAL??? where exact location???


im also waiting for the entry of Childrens Hospital in putik area infront zamcelco... and the jap hospital...:cheers::cheers:

^^speaking of big three malls na soon to be build here or proposal malls(hopefully they will build na para wala na haka haka pa) it also been news last week sa may chavacano news yan ung sinabi ng cousin ko na nakapanood niya...and I think may kamali din ata ung SM sa may CDO kc malau sya sa center ng business area kaya di masyadong matao ung area kahit weekend na and kung mag build sila dito im sure ksing laki lng ng SM CDO

http://www.zambotimes.com/uploads/front060303.JPG

This is the new and beautiful building where candle vendors will sell their wares at the Fort Pilar. It was constructed by the city administration under Mayor Celso Lobregat. -- Allen Abastillas

^^mala spain na ung dating ng area ng Fort Pilar...galing nman and nice and cute ung building na toh hopefully malinis and maintain parin ung kalinisan ng area na to...

CRUCIFIX welcome to the hottest forum in town and welcome to the Clubs...hope you'll enjoy ur stay here

sayang nagclose na ung adidas sa gateway mall... pero good news naman na ngopen din sa southway mall.. dalawa na sana kung di ngclose sa gateway mall...:bash::bash:

maganda din naman kasi pagdala ung management ng
southway mall kaya lahat ng tenant nila ok talaga...:lol::lol:

^^nakita ko din to and dami na nagclose tenant sa may shopper center gateway mall isa na nga ung Adidas and ung mister donuts din and some food cart store sa area...ung adidas i think mas nakita nila ung traffic flows ng costumers sa may southway kaya they closed the gateway branch and change to southway...and friendly store nman ung southway...

zuki wala bang mga bago picture update dyan sa zambo??? ang ssanyong and hyundai tapos na ba?? how bout the building infront shell in guiwan??
:):):)

^^Soon to open na ata ung hyundai khit sa newspaper adds nila ung Zamboanga soon to open...well hopefully mga mid year ma open na ung new Hyundai showroom...

^^Good day Zamboanga forumers.....

its a hot hot day now in Zamboanga,,,,

^^by the way i just passby kanina lng sa may RT lim blvd parang may ginagawa sa area i dont know lng if they will resume na the works sa area basta pina level na ung area kung saan inabunuhan ng lupa....hopefully they will resume na... and daming kalsada ung ginigiba na naman...

thats good news na ngresume na and construction dun sa boulevard..sana tuloy tuloy na talaga.. para before fiesta sa october maganda na ung zambo.. atleast if my visitor man pwede na talaga ipagmalaki ung place..because its becoming wide already...and many place to go...:banana::banana::banana:

picture naman next time buenos_diaz para makita ung iba ung wala sa zambo right now..:):)

P300M JaZam Hospital for Zamboanga

A P300 million JAZAM (Japan-Zamboanga) International Medical Center, which will later be named as a City Hospital for Zamboanga, will soon be realized.

City Health Officer Dr. Rodel Agbulos said the JaZam Int’l Medical Center will be constructed as a grant through the Japan International Coordinating Agency (JAICA).

The medical facility will be a three to four story building with 120 bed capacity.

The City Hospital will occupy approximately 6,000 square meters of land.

Agbulos said a Japanese contractor will undertake the construction of the mentioned City Hospital.

At present, the City Government is scouting for an appropriate site where the City Hospital will be constructed.

According to Dr. Agbulos, he prefers that it will be built either at barangay Boalan or somewhere else in the East coast outside the city proper, all about 10 kilometers outside the city proper.

A site at Upper Calarian where the former Arcillas beach resort is located is also being considered.

The City Hospital when completed will be equipped with CT Scan, X-Ray and other modern hospital equipment.

In this connection, the Japanese proponent Mr. Yuji Ishida and party are expected to arrive next week.

Mr. Ishida will have a look into some proposed site for the said facility.

"Similar City Hospital has already been built in other parts of Mindanao like Davao and General Santos City," Dr. Agbulos added.

At present, Zamboanga has about half a dozen hospital; the Zamboanga City Medical Center (formerly Zamboanga General Hospital), the Zamboanga Doctors Hospital, the Western Mindanao Medical Center, the Brents Hospital, the Arturo Eustaquio Community Hospital, and the military’s Camp Navarro Hospital and that of the Edwin Andres Air Base of the Philippine Air Force.

A new hospital financed by medical practitioners in Zamboanga is also about half completed.

There are also specialized hospitals like the Zamboanga Childrens Hospital, the Puericulture Maternity Lying in Hospital and other big sized specialized clinics.

Nevertheless, patients are not lacking because hospitals in Zamboanga serve residents from Basilan, the Sulu Archipelago and other areas in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

:banana::banana::banana:

Ahhm. The Sun Shop is set to open as well in Southway.

^^

Nice!

Anyways. andaming u/c's all around the city. :cheers:

Celso unveils Maasin project, bares hike in teachers’ stipend
Friday, June 4. 2010

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Mayor Celso Lobregat leads in the cutting of the ribbon during the inauguration and turnover of a 2-storey 8 classroom building (top photo) at the Maasin Elementary School Thursday morning. -- Joey Bautista

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The newly constructed building of Maasin Elementary School -- Joey Bautista

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday turned over another newly constructed classroom building, this time worth P7.4 million at Maasin Learning School in the west coast.

Implemented in 0ctober 2009, the two-storey building with eight classrooms features the new architectural design that the city government has adopted on all its school building projects.

Costing P7,475,623.89, the building brings to 27 the total number of classrooms that the Maasin Learning School now has for its 27 teachers and over 1,000 pupils expected to enroll this school year.

“This is just one of the many school building projects that we have implemented and turned over to the different schools in the city,” Lobregat said, as he urged the school principal, Edsel Francisco, the teachers and parents to take good care of the edifice for the good of their children.

At the same time, the chief executive has announced (for the first time since the election period) that appropriations have already been included in the city’s upcoming supplemental budget for a P200 increase in the monthly allowance of over 4,000 public school teachers in the city.

“If I wanted to win your votes in the last elections, I would have announced this during the campaign period. But I did not. I waited until the elections were over, and only now that I make this announcement,” Lobregat said, to the delight of the teachers.

With the increase, all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the city stand to receive P700 monthly allowance from the city government effective immediately after the supplemental budget shall have been approved by the City Council. “Hopefully by July or August this year,” he added.

Present during the inauguration rites were Councilor Rudy Lim, who chairs the council’s Committee on Education, councilor-elect Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Norma Vecina, City Engineer Luis Vicente Despalo and staff, Maasin Chairman Misael Bernardo together with the barangay kagawads, and other guests.-

Last Tuesday, Lobregat also turned over to the Cawit Elementary School some P6.4 million worth of projects—a two-storey six-classroom building, two-storey two-classrom building and a 99-meter covered pathway.

Earlier on the same day, he also unveiled two road concreting projects amounting to P1.3 million inside the Edwin Andrews Air Base, during which he was also honored with a military parade-and-review.

Zambowood road closed to traffic

Mayor Celso Lobregat has issued an executive order, directing the temporary closure of the road leading to Barangay Zambowood to pave way for the road concreting project.

The mayor’s Executive Order No. CL335-2010 dated May 31, 2010 takes effect today, June 4, from 7 am to 5 pm, Mondays to Sundays for the duration of the concreting of Boalan-Zambowood, Boalan and utilizing the road inside Camp Romeo Abendan as the alternative route to Zambowood.

In the order, all motor vehicles are directed to use the Camp Romeo Abendan road with Gate 2 at Maria Clara L. Lobregat Highway as their ingress point and to egress at Gate 2 in going to Zambowood but only from 7 am to 5 pm, Mondays to Sundays from June 4 until the project is completed. The same route shall likewise be used in going to the city proper.

Further, the executive order has advised the public conveyances and private vehicles to respect and abide by the camp’s rules and regulations when using the road inside the camp premises.

The road is open to the public from 5 pm to 7 am Mondays to Sundays but only one lane of the road can be used.

The City Engineer’s Office is advised to ensure that the project contractor shall provide all the necessary safety and warning devices on the project site for the guidance of all concerned, including directional signs inside the police camp.

There is an u/c building beside Natasha in Baliwasan. Its quite big.

Unknown u/c bldg @ R.T. Lim Boulevard
as of June 4, 2010

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http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq341/chuck_stam/hwmkx2.jpg?t=1275644194

Sorry for the blurry pics. Cam phone lng kasi. :)

^^speaking of big three malls na soon to be build here or proposal malls(hopefully they will build na para wala na haka haka pa) it also been news last week sa may chavacano news yan ung sinabi ng cousin ko na nakapanood niya...and I think may kamali din ata ung SM sa may CDO kc malau sya sa center ng business area kaya di masyadong matao ung area kahit weekend na and kung mag build sila dito im sure ksing laki lng ng SM CDO

its not a proposal anymore coz they are going to start to build their mall this year and early next year..hopefully shopper malls and pacific mall will aslo follow their construction this year so that they will not be behind from others giant mall that will build in the city...:lol::lol::lol:

about the issue that SM Prime is suffering now in CDO just because Limketkai is Doing well that they cannot compete..limketkai is big mall who got the same concept of ayala mall.. and limketkai has many store inside than SM CDO..for sure if im one of the many people who go shopping i rather choose the one who has all that i need than the one who doesnt have what i need..
:lol::lol::lol:

it is One of the Advantages that they can make SM Mall Zamboanga bigger than other major city in mindanao..coz we dont have yet a big mall that can compete SM Prime if ever they will Make the mall twice as CDO OR DAVAO.. Remember we are the COMMERCIAL CENTER OF ZAMPEN with our neighboring cities like pagadian, dipolog, dapitan. and provinces of basilan and sulu...
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Celso unveils Maasin project, bares hike in teachers’ stipend
Friday, June 4. 2010

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Mayor Celso Lobregat leads in the cutting of the ribbon during the inauguration and turnover of a 2-storey 8 classroom building (top photo) at the Maasin Elementary School Thursday morning. -- Joey Bautista

http://www.zambotimes.com/uploads/pix1-1.2.jpg
The newly constructed building of Maasin Elementary School -- Joey Bautista

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday turned over another newly constructed classroom building, this time worth P7.4 million at Maasin Learning School in the west coast.

Implemented in 0ctober 2009, the two-storey building with eight classrooms features the new architectural design that the city government has adopted on all its school building projects.

Costing P7,475,623.89, the building brings to 27 the total number of classrooms that the Maasin Learning School now has for its 27 teachers and over 1,000 pupils expected to enroll this school year.

“This is just one of the many school building projects that we have implemented and turned over to the different schools in the city,” Lobregat said, as he urged the school principal, Edsel Francisco, the teachers and parents to take good care of the edifice for the good of their children.

At the same time, the chief executive has announced (for the first time since the election period) that appropriations have already been included in the city’s upcoming supplemental budget for a P200 increase in the monthly allowance of over 4,000 public school teachers in the city.

“If I wanted to win your votes in the last elections, I would have announced this during the campaign period. But I did not. I waited until the elections were over, and only now that I make this announcement,” Lobregat said, to the delight of the teachers.

With the increase, all public elementary and secondary school teachers in the city stand to receive P700 monthly allowance from the city government effective immediately after the supplemental budget shall have been approved by the City Council. “Hopefully by July or August this year,” he added.

Present during the inauguration rites were Councilor Rudy Lim, who chairs the council’s Committee on Education, councilor-elect Myra Paz Valderrosa-Abubakar, Asst. Schools Division Superintendent Norma Vecina, City Engineer Luis Vicente Despalo and staff, Maasin Chairman Misael Bernardo together with the barangay kagawads, and other guests.-

Last Tuesday, Lobregat also turned over to the Cawit Elementary School some P6.4 million worth of projects—a two-storey six-classroom building, two-storey two-classrom building and a 99-meter covered pathway.

Earlier on the same day, he also unveiled two road concreting projects amounting to P1.3 million inside the Edwin Andrews Air Base, during which he was also honored with a military parade-and-review.


nice.. :applause::applause::applause::applause:

Unknown u/c bldg @ R.T. Lim Boulevard
as of June 4, 2010

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq341/chuck_stam/2n8tr12.jpg?t=1275644722

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq341/chuck_stam/s5v384.jpg?t=1275644192

http://i462.photobucket.com/albums/qq341/chuck_stam/hwmkx2.jpg?t=1275644194

Sorry for the blurry pics. Cam phone lng kasi. :)

good job chuck..atlast you have the u/c building in boulevard...
it looks like a big building will rise in that area...:banana::banana::banana:

^^

ya hase tamen tu kumigo miedo nonoy!!! :cheers: pensaba yo nuemas ya, bueno ya lng yan scroll down pa yo... alli pa man yo a kumpra dimio adidas white shoes... hahaha!:lol: mayabang nu? haha!:nuts:



na cosa ya lng man shopper's center!!! poreseo as bueno diinyo mga stores alli adentro. ese lng gayod adidad y el mcdonald's el pwede yo abla, bale! el otro nuemas... nesecita ustedes man innovate... bien sayang lang el maga espacio arriba... sayang... :cheers:

:lol::lol::lol:

There is an u/c building beside Natasha in Baliwasan. Its quite big.

yeah i saw it last time when i was in zamboanga...it looks big also..because of the foundation of the building...we dont know if what building is rising on that area... we just wait untill it will finish...:cheers::cheers:

^^mala spain na ung dating ng area ng Fort Pilar...galing nman and nice and cute ung building na toh hopefully malinis and maintain parin ung kalinisan ng area na to...

CRUCIFIX welcome to the hottest forum in town and welcome to the Clubs...hope you'll enjoy ur stay here

tnx buenos_diaz...:lol::lol::lol:

good job chuck..atlast you have the u/c building in boulevard...
it looks like a big building will rise in that area...:banana::banana::banana:

Sana Highrise para masaya! :banana:

^^nakita ko din to and dami na nagclose tenant sa may shopper center gateway mall isa na nga ung Adidas and ung mister donuts din and some food cart store sa area...ung adidas i think mas nakita nila ung traffic flows ng costumers sa may southway kaya they closed the gateway branch and change to southway...and friendly store nman ung southway...

marami nga ngclose store sa gateway..sayang talaga.. maging parehas sila sa starmall before marami ngalisan..pero buti nalang na maintain din nila after kaya bumalik ulit...puno na din sila..:lol::lol:

^^Soon to open na ata ung hyundai khit sa newspaper adds nila ung Zamboanga soon to open...well hopefully mga mid year ma open na ung new Hyundai showroom...

sana mgopen na sila para maganda na ung area sa intersection of , guiwan lunzuran and putik...:lol::lol::lol:

yeah i saw it last time when i was in zamboanga...it looks big also..because of the foundation of the building...we dont know if what building is rising on that area... we just wait untill it will finish...:cheers::cheers:

malapit na cya matapos actually..

Sana Highrise para masaya! :banana:

oo, nga sana highrise para kita talaga sa malayo..:banana::banana:

malapit na cya matapos actually..

ganun ba?? malapit na pala sya matapos the last time i saw it when i was there gumagawa palang sila ng poste...that was 4th week of march i think..
good then..can you have a picture of that said building along natasha???
:banana::banana::banana:

the city is moving forward again.....:cheers:

ganun ba?? malapit na pala sya matapos the last time i saw it when i was there gumagawa palang sila ng poste...that was 4th week of march i think..
good then..can you have a picture of that said building along natasha???
:banana::banana::banana:

the city is moving forward again.....:cheers:

I'll try if i will pass by that area. )

Indeed Zamboanga is now moving again forward. Adelante Zamboanga!

P300M JaZam Hospital for Zamboanga

A P300 million JAZAM (Japan-Zamboanga) International Medical Center, which will later be named as a City Hospital for Zamboanga, will soon be realized.

City Health Officer Dr. Rodel Agbulos said the JaZam Int’l Medical Center will be constructed as a grant through the Japan International Coordinating Agency (JAICA).

The medical facility will be a three to four story building with 120 bed capacity.

The City Hospital will occupy approximately 6,000 square meters of land.

Agbulos said a Japanese contractor will undertake the construction of the mentioned City Hospital.

At present, the City Government is scouting for an appropriate site where the City Hospital will be constructed.

According to Dr. Agbulos, he prefers that it will be built either at barangay Boalan or somewhere else in the East coast outside the city proper, all about 10 kilometers outside the city proper.

A site at Upper Calarian where the former Arcillas beach resort is located is also being considered.

The City Hospital when completed will be equipped with CT Scan, X-Ray and other modern hospital equipment.

In this connection, the Japanese proponent Mr. Yuji Ishida and party are expected to arrive next week.

Mr. Ishida will have a look into some proposed site for the said facility.

"Similar City Hospital has already been built in other parts of Mindanao like Davao and General Santos City," Dr. Agbulos added.

At present, Zamboanga has about half a dozen hospital; the Zamboanga City Medical Center (formerly Zamboanga General Hospital), the Zamboanga Doctors Hospital, the Western Mindanao Medical Center, the Brents Hospital, the Arturo Eustaquio Community Hospital, and the military’s Camp Navarro Hospital and that of the Edwin Andres Air Base of the Philippine Air Force.

A new hospital financed by medical practitioners in Zamboanga is also about half completed.

There are also specialized hospitals like the Zamboanga Childrens Hospital, the Puericulture Maternity Lying in Hospital and other big sized specialized clinics.

Nevertheless, patients are not lacking because hospitals in Zamboanga serve residents from Basilan, the Sulu Archipelago and other areas in the Zamboanga Peninsula Region.

Good News!!!:cheers:

i want to try all the new pizza branch in zamboanga if i come back soon... hope that shakeys and pizza hut and yellow cab will also put their branch in asia`s latin city..
more power zamboanga...ariba!

:applause::applause::applause::applause:

:rock::rock::rock:

y? wla pa bang pumasok na shakeys, pizzahut sa zambo? how bout greenwich? zambo has big market sa food chain, dont know y ayaw pa nila pumasok

Ahhm. The Sun Shop is set to open as well in Southway.

thats good.. atleast my sun shop na sa mall...dba ung sun shop sa zambo is located beside former whoopee burger house that is already closed???
:):):)

may space pba sa southway sa 3rd and 2nd floor???:cheers::cheers::cheers:

^^

Really? when it was informed here that Adidad will be moving to Southway, I was also really hoping that Sun Shop will open inside the mall... Yes there is a Sun office here, but it is not a Sun Shop yet... It's along Pilar Street, and it is just an authorized dealer, same as in Dipolog. But if Sun Cellular will finally open their Sun Shop branch in Southway, we deserve it... I myself is a Sun postpaid user. Along iwith my whole family. And I believe maraming Sun postpaid users dito sa city. including Psylock.. It's more convenient pag nasa mall na at Sun Shop talaga! Yipee! :banana: :dance:

The Sun Shop will be in 3rd Floor. They are on the process of finalizing the stall's interior

y? wla pa bang pumasok na shakeys, pizzahut sa zambo? how bout greenwich? zambo has big market sa food chain, dont know y ayaw pa nila pumasok

^^

shakey's has its own branch here before. 'twas in early 90's, it eventually closed. pizza hut and yellow cab, 'di pa nag open eversince.. greenwhich currently has three branches in the city. Camins, Mindpro Mall, and Southway Mall...

marl nagresume naba ung construction nila sa boulevard??? sana gagawin na din nila un para ganda na talaga ung view ng boulevard..then lalagy din sila mga booth...same in paseo.. para nice.. then another lights with different color...
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

^^

works are done in morning, late afternoon and late evening. two weeks ago, seen some workers filling up the area with soil at around 11 in the evening...

Unknown u/c bldg @ R.T. Lim Boulevard
as of June 4, 2010

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It's clear naman chuck! no worries. At least, u provided as some. Thanks again! ;)

its not a proposal anymore coz they are going to start to build their mall this year and early next year..hopefully shopper malls and pacific mall will aslo follow their construction this year so that they will not be behind from others giant mall that will build in the city...:lol::lol::lol:

about the issue that SM Prime is suffering now in CDO just because Limketkai is Doing well that they cannot compete..limketkai is big mall who got the same concept of ayala mall.. and limketkai has many store inside than SM CDO..for sure if im one of the many people who go shopping i rather choose the one who has all that i need than the one who doesnt have what i need..
:lol::lol::lol:

it is One of the Advantages that they can make SM Mall Zamboanga bigger than other major city in mindanao..coz we dont have yet a big mall that can compete SM Prime if ever they will Make the mall twice as CDO OR DAVAO.. Remember we are the COMMERCIAL CENTER OF ZAMPEN with our neighboring cities like pagadian, dipolog, dapitan. and provinces of basilan and sulu...
:cheers::cheers::cheers:


^^

And Tawi-Tawi too! :okay:

I'll try if i will pass by that area. )

Indeed Zamboanga is now moving again forward. Adelante Zamboanga!

^^

ehem, ehem. okay! dale chance... :rofl:

Zamboanga City Day Trip – April 11, 2010



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In probably the most impulsive lakwatsa trip ever, I went on a day trip to Zamboanga City. Flew on Cebu Pacfic leaving Manila at around 5:50am then return to Manila on the 4:30pm flight back. And to top it off… the trip did not include any plans as to where to go, what to do, what to see, etc. The only planning involved was my booking the flight two weeks earlier.
The inspiration for the trip was even more impulsive. I was just looking through the Philippine Airlines website when I decided to try out a few destinations. At the original date I was looking at, Manila-Zamboanga had pretty cheap rates. Needless to say, my delay by one day resulted in a 100% roundtrip rate increase! Hehe. Anyway so I found another date, found a travelling companion, then booked the flight on Cebu Pacific… hehe.


On this trip, I dragged along RD Cimafranca (aka Kaladkarin).




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Zamboanga is not the southernest I have been in the Philippines. That would be General Santos City. But this would be the farthest I would fly for a personal day trip.
We had with us, just backpacks which contained extra shirts and out cameras. Talk about ultra-light travelling.





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Landing in Zamboanga at around 7:40am, the airport has the most interesting architecture for a local airport.

From the airport we took a tricycle to the CIty. Meanwhile I was trying to get Google Maps to work on my phone. As I said, I had read up a little on Zamboanga, but when we got there, I had no idea what we were doing. We decided later on that the trip would be a walking tour of Zamboanga. Just see where our feet would take us. Remember, we only had a few hours, so the gratuitous trips to beaches was out.






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First stop was Lantaka Hotel. It was here where had a little breakfast. Actually more like a snack because I already had breakfast at NAIA3.







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I decided on a Mango crepe and fresh kalamansi juice.


From Lantaka we walked around and discovered a seaside park resembling the old Baywalk along Roxas Blvd. (of course before Mayor Lim closed it). The place is called Paso del Mar, just 5 min walk from Lantaka.






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Even the lights look like they came from Roxas Blvd. The place looks like it was a evening place and at 8:00am the shops of course were all closed.






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Next to Paseo del Mar was Fort Pilar. An old Spanish fort resembling a small Intramuros. It is now the National Museum. But, it was closed.








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Very intramuros-esque






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We walked a little further and discovered the Fort Pilar Shrine. At first glance it looked like a park until I realized that it was a huge outdoor church! Complete with an altar, blessed sacrament chapel, etc.






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This was an interesting practice. You buy these skinny candles. Take them to this pit and light them. Then from the flames, you wave your hands over the flame that do the sign of the cross. I didn’t bother to figure out the significance of the the number of candles… number of sins perhaps? Dunno.




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As we waked towards to town center we passed these interesting streets that didn’t seem to resemble other Philippine towns. What was interesting was, this was that the density of people was very light.







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We passed by the main branch of BPI in Zamboanga. I later realized that the building is an original antique building which was one of the original Bank of the Philippine Islands since it was the Banco Espanol Filipino. Cool, and it has remained with BPI ever since.






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City Hall






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The park and the Southway Mall in the back (right)






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Sigh, like any town in the Philippines, the town center was studded by campaign posters.





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I just loved all the authentic architecture.








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Zamboanga had some pretty restrictive street signs.



It was getting around noon so we proceeded to go to La Vista Del Mar for lunch. It was like 30 min away by tricycle from the city center




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Nilagang Baka…




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Butter-Garlic Prawns





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… and grilled squid! YUM!










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We went around the resort. The nice thing about La Vista Del Mar is that there is this nice long beach with picnic tables abound. Perfect for families and groups which were “better prepared.” We of course ended up at the restaurant.







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We then proceeded back to the airport for our flight back to Manila.



Naturally this isn’t the best planned trip. Mainly because had no plans. We just went around and explored what we could.





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Comments:



Jasper Jugan says:
you didn’t go curacha? at least you saw the oldest BPI branch hihi (April 11, 2010 at 11:22 pm)





MON paulino says:
Wow, a day trip to Zamboanga! Been there a couple of times since I have friends from Zambo who unfortunately are in US now Anyway, you need to come back ang explore more. I like Pink beach just a short boat ride from Lantaka. Tell Lantaka to pack a great lunch since there’s nothing there. (April 12, 2010 at 8:12 am)






















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I'll try if i will pass by that area. )

Indeed Zamboanga is now moving again forward. Adelante Zamboanga!

ok tnx in advance chuck...:banana::banana:

si ancina lang di aton cuidad que pirmi lang tiene nuevo y meniada de mga construccion hende mas quita queda lejos na otro cuidad y tiene ya gat progreso ta sale..era buenamente lang siempre el situacion na paiz y puede resulba el paz y orden para todo hente na cuidad ay alegre...
:dance:

ok tnx in advance chuck...:banana::banana:

si ancina lang di aton cuidad que pirmi lang tiene nuevo y meniada de mga construccion hende mas quita queda lejos na otro cuidad y tiene ya gat progreso ta sale..era buenamente lang siempre el situacion na paiz y puede resulba el paz y orden para todo hente na cuidad ay alegre...
:dance:

^^

Era gueda quita inspired na Naga City. Adjudged as model-LGU of the Philippines.

^^

Really? when it was informed here that Adidad will be moving to Southway, I was also really hoping that Sun Shop will open inside the mall... Yes there is a Sun office here, but it is not a Sun Shop yet... It's along Pilar Street, and it is just an authorized dealer, same as in Dipolog. But if Sun Cellular will finally open their Sun Shop branch in Southway, we deserve it... I myself is a Sun postpaid user. Along iwith my whole family. And I believe maraming Sun postpaid users dito sa city. including Psylock.. It's more convenient pag nasa mall na at Sun Shop talaga! Yipee! :banana: :dance:

oic... authorized dealer lang pala ung sa pilar street??! i thought before sun shop talaga sya..atlast dumating din..im just waiting the 3 giant mall.. kasi makakaroon na tayo lahat ng mga kulang natin dito sa city.. one is national bookstore another is max?? gustavian?? pino?? shakeys?? pizza hut?? tokyo tokyo??? cd-r king?? trod?? spyder?? albertos?? geox?? ...and many more... and soon we will also experience the 3d movie like in other major city..
:banana::banana::banana:

ako din sun user din ako...:lol::lol::lol:

oic... authorized dealer lang pala ung sa pilar street??! i thought before sun shop talaga sya..atlast dumating din..im just waiting the 3 giant mall.. kasi makakaroon na tayo lahat ng mga kulang natin dito sa city.. one is national bookstore another is max?? gustavian?? pino?? shakeys?? pizza hut?? tokyo tokyo??? cd-r king?? trod?? spyder?? albertos?? geox?? ...and many more... and soon we will also experience the 3d movie like in other major city..
:banana::banana::banana:

ako din sun user din ako...:lol::lol::lol:


^^

woooooo.... ganun pla eh. ano pa hinihintay mo, PM mo na sakin sun mobile number mo... LOL :lol::lol::lol:

^^

Era gueda quita inspired na Naga City. Adjudged as model-LGU of the Philippines.

tama ka marl being inspired of naga city and each progresive city in the philippines...:lol::lol:

^^

woooooo.... ganun pla eh. ano pa hinihintay mo, PM mo na sakin sun mobile number mo... LOL :lol::lol::lol:

^^di ko memorize sun number ko...:lol::lol::lol:

^^

works are done in morning, late afternoon and late evening. two weeks ago, seen some workers filling up the area with soil at around 11 in the evening...

ok ok..thats good..they are starting already the construction...:banana::banana:

^^di ko memorize sun number ko...:lol::lol::lol:

^^

to retrieve your Sun mobile number, press in *230*5# then the call sign, wait for your number to appear. :okay:

The Sun Shop will be in 3rd Floor. They are on the process of finalizing the stall's interior

oic...sa taas na pala sya i think puno na yata ung 2nd floor right???
so meron parin ba vacant na stall aside na kukuha ung sun shop??? or puno na sya as whole??:lol::lol::lol:

Unknown u/c bldg @ R.T. Lim Boulevard
as of June 4, 2010

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Nice UPdate....Thanks chuck^^

sana mgopen na sila para maganda na ung area sa intersection of , guiwan lunzuran and putik...:lol::lol::lol:

Hopefully soon!!!...cguro ang opening would be in Sept. or Oct.:cheers:

I guess they've included some stand-alone department stores and/or supermarkets (like Shoppers' Central, Shop-O-Rama, OK, and Shoppers' Plaza) in their list. And btw, I heard that the vast empty lot between the Coke Plant and the Sta. Cruz intersection will be the future home of a US-funded hospital. They're just probably waiting for the airport to transfer somewhere along the east coast before construction commences. :cheers:

I think that is impossible since that lot is owned by a private owner and maybe the CAAP here in Zamboanga won't allow that if the structure is too high...


^^

i'm having this feeling, that Rob's gonna put up their zam mall in Camino Nuevo, where many houses were burnt years ago. ;)

i heard that Gaisano will be the one who will build in that said area in Camino Nuevo where many houses were burn years ago if barter trade of canelar will be transfer in plaza pilar.. and beside SSS land where near Cuidad Medical Center will be the Pacific Mall of Zamboanga by Landco...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Brgy Camino Nuevo is a good choice but that rumors are false..since the vacant area where the houses were burn a yrs. ago is owned by 4 families...the biggest lots is owned by a chinese-zamboangeno who migrate in L.A, while the other one is my Ninang...:)..kung meron mang gustong bumili nyang area sana noon pa >...OVER PRICING din ang reason:lol:

I think that is impossible since that lot is owned by a private owner and maybe the CAAP here in Zamboanga won't allow that if the structure is too high...


That's why I said that they're probably just waiting for the airport to transfer to Mercedes before they commence the hospital's construction. Uhmm. And I don't understand why you think it's impossible to build a hospital on that site just because it is privately owned. The government can just purchase the lot from the "private owner".


Brgy Camino Nuevo is a good choice but that rumors are false..since the vacant area where the houses were burn a yrs. ago is owned by 4 families...the biggest lots is owned by a chinese-zamboangeno who migrate in L.A, while the other one is my Ninang...:)..kung meron mang gustong bumili nyang area sana noon pa >...OVER PRICING din ang reason:lol:

They've probably negotiated with the 2 other owners or something like that.

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WHO UPLOADED THIS PHOTO AT WIKIPEDIA? THE PANORAMIC PHOTO AT THE TOP IS MINE. WHO EVER UPLOADED THIS AND USED, THIS IS VIOLATING THE COPYRIGHT LAW. IF YOU WILL NOT DELETE THAT PHOTO AT THE TOP, I WILL SUE YOU WHO EVER YOU ARE. .

WHO UPLOADED THIS PHOTO AT WIKIPEDIA? THE PANORAMIC PHOTO AT THE TOP IS MINE. WHO EVER UPLOADED THIS AND USED, THIS IS VIOLATING THE COPYRIGHT LAW. IF YOU WILL NOT DELETE THAT PHOTO AT THE TOP, I WILL SUE YOU WHO EVER YOU ARE. .

^^gues theres no way we can trace that chris:)

^^mornin zambo pips:cheers:

Zamcelco purchases 10 brand new Kia Sportage

Despite being heavily indebted, the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative Zamcelco purchased 10 brand new Kia Sportage for its department managers and engineering specialists.

Zamcelco management allegedly procured the Sports Utility Vehicles (SUV) without the approval from the National Electrification Administration (NEA), according to Presidential Assistant for Rural Electrification (PARE) Francisco Silva.

Reports said that the cooperative has already acquired at least 35 vehicles to include the sportage and pickups.

Zamcelco General Manager Reinerio Ramos who was invited to appear at the City Council last Wednesday regular session, disclosed the vehicles are assigned to the department heads so they can immediately go whenever meetings are called.

At the same time the vehicles are used to ferry visitors of Zamcelco that would take them to any point of destination.

Meanwhile, Ronnie Gregorio president of the board of directors of Zamcelco disclosed the cooperative was spending the amount of P5 to P6 million annually in the rentals of vehicles from different individuals.

Gregorio, in an interview over Radio Mindanao Network (RMN), said at least 26 vehicles, to include multicabs and pickups are being rented by the cooperative since the year 2008 to do menial works for the cooperative.

�Para cuentas claras kita. El cooperative ta gasta P5 para P6 million kada a�o na renta de maga vehiculo igual maga bichu bichu. Poreso yan miting el board kay mas bueno gaha si kumpra ya lang Nuevo vehiculo para del cooperative embes de arkila pa na otro,� Gregorio said in the vernacular.

He said no one among the board of directors was furnished with the new vehicles because it is in the by laws that the board is not entitled to possess a vehicle.

�What we are getting is the five liters a day gasoline allowance,� Gregorio said.

Gregorio also said that the purchase of the SUVs was approved by NEA.

Zamcelco at present has a standing debt of nearly one billion pesos.
:ohno::ohno::ohno::ohno:

ZCSAA holds Liga ng Bayan cage tourney

The Zamboanga City Sports and Arts Association (ZCSAA) is sponsoring an open basketball tournament dubbed as Liga Ng Bayan from June 1 to 7, 2010, at the Golden Boys Gym along Nunez extension

The basketball tournament is expected to draw more crowds as national basketball figures like Mark Baroca and RP youth player RR Garcia � a Zamboangue�o, will play together with the Zamboangue�o players of Paradise Bakers and 3 Angels of the local basketball teams, respectively.

�They (Baroca and Garcia) might be here this Friday or Saturday as what the local teams said,� ZCSAA president and organizer Tony Ituralde said.

Ituralde said they are organizing such tournaments as there are talent scouts from manila looking for potential Zamboangue�o players.

�There are plenty of young players so it is high time for Zamboangue�o players to be known not only in local or regional levels but also in national competitions,� Ituralde said.

The Basilan Team won the 1st game on Tuesday against Farrah-J with a score of 88-85 while Paradise Bakers beats 3 Angels in the 2nd games, 92-85.

Today (June 04, 2010) Alfonso (Brandy) and Farrah � J will see action at 6:30 p.m., and 3 Angels will meet Basilan Showtime at 8:30 p.m.

On Saturday (June 05, 2010), the games will start at 6:45 p.m. between Paradise Bakers and Basilan Showtime, this will be followed by Alfonso versus 3 Angels at 8:30 in the evening.

The following day (Sunday) will be the clash among Zamboanga�s best teams who will see action in the cross-over games.

The most awaited championship games will be on Monday (June 07, 2010) at 8 o�clock in the evening.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Good Moring Zamboanga... :rock::rock:

"Asia`s Latin City" , Boom City Of Zamboanga Peninsula , Sardines Capital of the Philippines, Comercial Center OF Zamboanga Peninsula, University Town Of Zamboanga peninsula, Part of Billionairs Club, 3rd largest City Interms of Land Area, The Only City In Zamboanga Peninsula Has Economic Zone, International Airport & International Port, Highly Urbanized City, Home Of Military Airbase And Command Center, One Of The Big Festival Of the Philippines "Hermosa Festival" , Unique Dialect "Chavacano" 70% Spanish 30% Native "Cebuanon, Tagalog, ...:applause::applause::applause::applause:

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City repairs 2 school buildings

MAYOR Celso Lobregat unveiled Friday two rehabilitated school buildings worth more than P2 million in Limpapa village.

“Palta el dia para inagura todo el maga proyecto (The days in a year are lacking to inaugurate all of the projects),” Lobregat earlier stated.

First to be unveiled was a two-storey six-classroom building costing P413,000 at Limpapa Elementary School, and the other was a two-storey six-classroom building amounting to P1.8 million at the adjacent Limpapa National High School.

“For as long as I am the mayor of Zamboanga, Barangay Limpapa will always be a priority in our infrastructure programs,” Lobregat said.

Lobregat stressed that for the last three years, the City Government under his leadership has poured more than P18 million for projects in Limpapa.

The projects include shoreline protection, road concreting, school buildings, school fencing, comfort rooms and farm-to-market roads.

“We will be coming back here soon to inaugurate other projects,” Lobregat said, pointing to two other projects undergoing construction at Limpapa elementary and national high schools.

It will be recalled that every day this week, Lobregat has been inaugurating local government-funded infrastructure projects. (Bong Garcia)

City gov't rehabs 2 school buildings in Zambo City's west coast
ZAMBOANGA CITY, June 4 (PNA) - Mayor Celso Lobregat unveiled Friday two newly rehabilitated school buildings worth more than P2 million in Barangay Limpapa, 42 kilometers west of this city.

First to be unveiled was a two-storey six-classroom building costing P413,000 at Limpapa Elementary School, and the other was a two-storey six-classroom building amounting to P1.8 million at the adjacent Limpapa National High School.

“For as long as I am the mayor of Zamboanga, Barangay Limpapa will always be a priority in our infrastructure programs,” Lobregat said.

He stressed that for the last three years, the city government under his leadership has poured more than P18 million for projects in Barangay Limpapa.

The projects include shoreline protection, road concreting, school buildings, school fencing, comfort rooms and farm-to-market roads.

“We will be coming back here soon to inaugurate other projects,” Lobregat said, pointing to two other projects undergoing construction at Limpapa elementary and national high schools.

Assisting the mayor in the inauguration of the projects were Councilors Rodolfo Lim and Luis Biel, III, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent Norma Vecina, Chairman Antonio Lacaser together with other barangay officials, elementary school principal Teofilo Macapili, secondary school head Edwin Badeo, Rev. Fr. Teofilo Macapili and former barangay chair Manuel Gorit.

It will be recalled that every day this week, Lobregat has been inaugurating local government-funded infrastructure projects.

Last Monday, inaugurated were P1.3 million worth of road projects at the Edwin Andrews Air Base (EAAB) in Barangay Sta. Maria.

On Tuesday, P6.4-million school buildings at Cawit Elementary School were inaugurated and on Thursday, P7.4 million worth of classrooms at the Maasin Learning Center.

Tomorrow, Saturday, Lobregat will motor to the east coast to inaugurate another set of infrastructure projects in Barangay Sangali, 27 kilometers east of this city. http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=2&sid=&nid=2&rid=279805

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:lol::lol::lol:..hhhmmm dami na ata...

here:
* chuck23
* marlowe_cano (ikaw):lol::lol:
* Crusifix
* psylock2
* zoroethgenre_003
* under_superior
* windlady
* rambuc
* so|us

=>.....dpt mag 1st SSC- ZAMBO meets na tau...dami na natin...:lol::lol:



nice ah!!!

Suggestion: You can create a SSC Zamboanga Meets thread in Samahan section just like any SSC groups in the Philippines.

You can chat about your future meets there :cheers:

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cnong manonood neto? don't forget to take photos haaah! :lol: :banana:

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Aliwan Festival, 1st Runner-up, Zamboanga Hermosa Festival

pa-update lang... :lol:



here are the forumers of SSC-Zambo.


Acer_Cyle
Arch't zErO
buenos-Diaz
chuck23
jeromeherrera
Kintoy
ma_boks
marlowe_cano
mrboy
NeJo
Polester
psylock2
puchukuy
rambuc
Sakura Ai
sternocleidomastoid
so|us
tatsumaki
Tau_Gimba^^
under_superior
windlady
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zoroethgenre_003
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so ung mga inactive na diyan for so long, COSA PA TA ESPERA, SINTI-SINTI TAMEN!!! :lol::lol::hilarious :lol:

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from: http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=119833&id=119667408073433

i have a map on this three big three^^ but negotiation muna bago press release^^:lol:

welcome sternocleidomastoid and Crusifix =)

yeah bz talaga me hahahah

WHO UPLOADED THIS PHOTO AT WIKIPEDIA? THE PANORAMIC PHOTO AT THE TOP IS MINE. WHO EVER UPLOADED THIS AND USED, THIS IS VIOLATING THE COPYRIGHT LAW. IF YOU WILL NOT DELETE THAT PHOTO AT THE TOP, I WILL SUE YOU WHO EVER YOU ARE. .

totaly exage^^

i have a map on this three big three^^ but negotiation muna bago press release^^:lol:

true ba yung balita?

i have a map on this three big three^^ but negotiation muna bago press release^^:lol:

^^

ilahad mo na chinoo!!

^^pinabibitin na naman tayo!!! :lol:

If SM is set to come to Zamboanga by this year or next year, bat wala pang news from SM? di pa rin sila nag start mag hire..FYI ang Gensan and lanang eh last year pa nag start ng hiring for SM Gensan eh this year nga mag start..same goes for other SM branches, years before mag start eh nag hiring na sila

Robinsons naman announced plans for Butuan and Puerto Princesa pero how come walang mention ng Zamboanga (kung part ito ng plans nila)?

;58107837']If SM is set to come to Zamboanga by this year or next year, bat wala pang news from SM? di pa rin sila nag start mag hire..FYI ang Gensan and lanang eh last year pa nag start ng hiring for SM Gensan eh this year nga mag start..same goes for other SM branches, years before mag start eh nag hiring na sila

Robinsons naman announced plans for Butuan and Puerto Princesa pero how come walang mention ng Zamboanga (kung part ito ng plans nila)?

^^bka nga wala nga tlaga and the news are just hearsay

City repairs 2 school buildings

MAYOR Celso Lobregat unveiled Friday two rehabilitated school buildings worth more than P2 million in Limpapa village.

“Palta el dia para inagura todo el maga proyecto (The days in a year are lacking to inaugurate all of the projects),” Lobregat earlier stated.

First to be unveiled was a two-storey six-classroom building costing P413,000 at Limpapa Elementary School, and the other was a two-storey six-classroom building amounting to P1.8 million at the adjacent Limpapa National High School.

“For as long as I am the mayor of Zamboanga, Barangay Limpapa will always be a priority in our infrastructure programs,” Lobregat said.

Lobregat stressed that for the last three years, the City Government under his leadership has poured more than P18 million for projects in Limpapa.

The projects include shoreline protection, road concreting, school buildings, school fencing, comfort rooms and farm-to-market roads.

“We will be coming back here soon to inaugurate other projects,” Lobregat said, pointing to two other projects undergoing construction at Limpapa elementary and national high schools.

It will be recalled that every day this week, Lobregat has been inaugurating local government-funded infrastructure projects. (Bong Garcia)


^^maganda etong project ni major it saves the city interms of expenditures

welcome sternocleidomastoid and Crusifix =)

yeah bz talaga me hahahah

Thanks! :cheers:

Zamboanga Leaders never supported making City as Regional Center
Posted by Jigs Nep in Opinion_backup
Thursday, May 27. 2010
by Mohammadnur �Nung� Ajihil President, Independent Press of Zamboanga

Before, during and after the recently concluded local election, one of the issues used to win votes for the administration candidates was about the regional transfer. Local administration leaders and politicians declared should they win again, they�ll exert all effort to bring back the regional offices from Pagadian to Zamboanga .

For the sake of truth and in order to put things in proper perspective, I humbly would like to shed light and share my views on what I know about the controversy on the Regional Government Center and how it came into being.

Mayor Celso Lobregat, congressional representatives Erico Basilio Fabian and Maria Isabelle Climaco, vice mayor Cesar Ituralde and the newly elected members of the City Council as well as the good people of Zamboanga need to be appraised of how then regional center in Zamboanga City was conceived during Marcos Martial Law regime that envisioned the decentralization of governmental powers by way of setting up of regional government in Western Mindanao for a better understanding of the issue.

During the so-called �Ang Bagong Lipunan� Martial Law administration, the Office of the Regional Commissioner was established by then President Ferdinand Marcos to hasten the integration of civilian and military authority including local government administration and supervision in regions IX and XII. This was the Marcos formula in recognition of the MNLF�s demand for complete autonomy as provided in the Tripoli Agreement brokered by then First Lady Imelda Marcos when she visited Libya to negotiate with Libyan strongman Col. Muamer Khadafy.

The late Admiral Romulo M. Espaldon was appointed Regional Commissioner for Region IX and Simeon Datumanong for Region XII. Admiral Espaldon who was credited for the successful surrender or return to the fold of the law of many well known MNLF Commanders was the most powerful Marcos military and civilian official in Mindanao at that time. He was also the SOUTHCOM Commander, military governor of Sulu, Basilan and Tawi-Tawi, later appointed as Ambassador to Saudi Arabia and Minister of Muslim Affairs.

Under then ORC Commissioner Admiral Espaldon, the concept of establishing the Regional Center making Zambonga City as the center for Region IX and Cotabato City for Region IX was ordered by Marcos. Then he signed Presidential Decree 1618 creating the two Regional Autonomous Governments of Regions IX and IX otherwise known as the Regional Executive Council or Lupong Tagapagpaganap Ng Pook to be headed by Chairman and Members of the Regional Executive Council and the Sangguniang Pampook or Regional Legislative Assembly to be headed by the Regional Speaker and Regional Assemblymen, all to be appointed by the President.

*Birth of LTP IX and IX

Marcos enjoying his vast power as Martial Law president appointed the regional officials mostly from the mainstream Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) that fought the government for decades under Chairman Nur Misuari. The late Ulbert Ulama Tugung or popularly known as Bob Tugung who was then Executive Director of ORC IX was recommended by Admiral Espaldon and was appointed the First Chairman of Lupong Tagapagpaganap Ng Pook (LTP) by Marcos. Among other MNLF top commanders appointed to LTP were Sali Wali, Amilpasa Bandaying (now Executive Assistant of Mayor Lobregat), Hudan Abubakar, Antonio Cerilles, Gerry Salapuddin, Al Caluang, Soriano Eddun, Ladjapili Ottoayrani, Rasul Abdulla and Nur Hussein Ututalum who was appointed as Speaker of Sangguniang Pampook.

With strong representation and effort of Admiral Espaldon and LTP Chairman Bob Tugung, funds were provided by Malacanang for the construction of the buildings and infrastructure that would house the LTP and Sangguniang Pampook. Cabatangan was then pinpointed as the site of the regional government center edifices to be constructed. Funds were also provided to purchase private lands by ORC so the proposed regional center could be put to realization.

Commissioner Espaldon ordered all regional offices of national line agencies in Zamboanga to comply with the instruction of President Marcos to set aside funds for the construction of their regional office buildings in Cabatangan. Soon enough the LTP and SP buildings were completed and the regional government set-up in Autonomous Region IX had its roots with administrative and legislative functions being exercised by the LTP Chairman Bob Tugung and Speaker Nur Hussein Ututalum and their respective members.

Some regional offices complied constructing their buildings in Cabatangan like Commission On Audit, Civil Service Commission, Population Commission and few others. In effect, the envisioned Regional Government Center in Zamboanga had been put in place with Admiral Romulo Espaldon and LTP Chairman Bob Tugung working in tandem to pursue what should have been a comprehensive regional development and planning body for peace and development making Zamboanga as its capital and center of governmental operations.

In Cotabato city, Chairman Simeon Datumanong also did the same thing and established its offices of the Regional Executive Council and Regional Legislative Assembly at the now seat of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) known as the Shariff Kabungsuhan Government Complex.

*Lack of City Government Support

At the start of the ORC and LTP Autonomous Regional Government IX operation in Zamboanga City, little is known on record that the City government under various mayors had supported much less accepted the then proposed Regional Government Center proposal with the city as the seat of government. Neither was there any acknowledgment of acceptance of the city residents known as the Zamboanguenos to making the city as the regional center.

The realization then of Zamboanga to be the ultimate regional government center was politically being met strong opposition and skepticism, if not suspicion and mistrust by officials of the city government including some officials of the regional offices who were then entertaining the idea that under LTP or Autonomous Region IX the �MOROS� meaning the Marcos appointed MNLF leaders who have now assumed power as executive managers and legislative officers of LTP and Sangguniang Pampook would transform Zamboanga as a Muslim domain thereby easing out power from the duly elected officials of the city.

Until his assassination in Manila in 1984, Chairman Bob Tugung who was then reappointed LTP Chairman during the CORY People Power presidency after the fall of Marcos failed to muster support that would concretize the vision of making Kabatangan complex as the permanent seat of the regional government center in Zamboanga City. He was succeeded by his wife Elnorita Pamaran Tugung then later MNLF leader Sali Wali. But again due to the very strong opposition and mistrust among city officials and residents including the Church to the Marcos formula of making Zamboanga City as seat of Regional Government Center within the umbrella of Regional Autonomous Government IX structure under PD 1618, the establishment of the regional center in the city never came to fruition or realization.

*Who is to blame?

During the term of late Maria Clara Lobregat as congresswoman and mayor, it is on record that she never lifted a finger much less appreciated the idea of making Zamboanga as the permanent seat of the Regional Government Center. There is nothing on record that would show she ever favored the idea or was poised to support it. In fact, as mayor, she even wanted to buy the moribund Cabatangan property belonging to the ARMM just to get rid of the LTP and SP imprints that stirred a political tug of war between her and then Chairman Misuari then later Chairman Farouk Hussin who refused to sell the property to the city during the ERAP administration. Lobregat tried to use her influence on ERAP so the Oversight Committee under Malacanang would order and prevail on the ARMM governor and members of the Regional Legislative Assembly to sell Cabatangan to the City of Zamboanga. The ARMM officials stood their ground that under the law only the Regional Assembly has the authority to approve sale of any asset or property of the ARMM with a majority vote of its members on session. The ARMM also argued that they are not selling the property. Lobregat could not do anything and force ARMM to sell the property to the city government. She failed to acquire Cabatangan.

Congresswoman Maria Clara Lobregat also vehemently opposed the establishment of the Southern Philippines Council for Peace and Development (SPCPD) together with then congresswoman Daisy Fuentes and Antonino who were known as TRES MARIAS. The Church was also behind a campaign that would reject any form or semblance of Muslim rule in Zamboanga in support of then congresswoman Lobregat.

Except for then mayor Vit Agan who supported SPCPD under president Fidel Ramos administration, most of city of city elected officials who were then councilors at that time like congressman Erico Basilio Fabian and congresswoman Maria Isabelle Climaco, vice mayor Cesar Ituralde and many others were all one in support of then Mayor Lobregat to oppose ARMM, SPCPD and Cabatangan as seat of regional government center.

Then came the administration of mayor Celso Lobregat, the son who assumed power vacated by his late mother had the same official policy of continuing the opposition stand of her mother. There�s nobody from the LDP party controlled by the mayor that has come out publicly against the mayor on MOA-AD and the opposition to make Zamboanga become part of anything associated with the Autonomous Regional Government composition.

*Too late a move

So what is there for present leadership of Zamboanga to say they will work for the return of the regional offices back to the city from Pagadian? Do they have any moral authority to make the people of Zamboanga especially government employees and their families affected by the displacement believe that they have done something in support of preserving the regional center in Zamboanga from the very beginning?

What proof can they show the people that they were not influenced by prejudices, biases and selfish interest when they failed in the diligent exercise of sound judgment as good leaders to protect the regional center from being uprooted and transferred to Pagadian? There is just nothing for them to show in support of the retention or protection of the regional center in Zamboanga. If ever, they only did so as a matter for political expediency and grandstanding yet no sincerity to really make Zamboanga as regional government center.

The truth hurts in this case but the fact is they should stop pretending they ever wanted the regional center to be in Zamboanga. I will hasten to call them liars and pretenders if ever they insist they have done anything to stop the regional transfer as expected of them as political leaders. And now they think its easy to bring back the regional offices to Zamboanga simply one of them worked in support of elected president Noynoy Aquino, that�s wishful thinking and another big propaganda, if not, creating force hope for those badly affected by the regional transfer.

*Pagadian leaders outsmarted Zamboanga leaders

It is unimaginable if not very embarrassing for the Lobregat leadership to have been downgraded by the smart moves of the Cerilles� when president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo finally ordered the regional transfer to Pagadian. The president used practical politics to determine which leadership between the Lobregat and that of the Cerilles� carries weight in terms of the needed political support she could benefit from them. The answer was clearly in favor of the Cerilles� so she wasted no time to make her decision. Zamboanga del Sur has more votes than Zamboanga City. More so the city government of Zamboanga never have shown cooperation and support to her administration.

Very clearly the leadership of congressman Antonio Cerilles and governor Auring Cerilles can be considered as stronger, forceful and effective compared to the present leadership of the city because they made it possible to transfer the seat of the regional center from Zamboanga to Pagadian making the city and her leaders looked very amateurish in the art of political negotiation in successfully getting what they wanted for their province, city and people.

(The author was formerly a Senior Development Staff Officer of then LTP Chairman Bob Tugung, Executive Assistant of SPCPD Chairman Nur Misuari and PR Officer of Congressman Romulo Espaldon and Political Consultant to ARMM Governor Liningding Pangandaman.)

source: http://www.zambotoday.com/index.php?/archives/14033-Zamboanga-Leaders-never-supported-making-City-as-Regional-Center.html#c560

Asa man nimo nabasa @way ang sa RobBXU and Palawan?

;58107837']If SM is set to come to Zamboanga by this year or next year, bat wala pang news from SM? di pa rin sila nag start mag hire..FYI ang Gensan and lanang eh last year pa nag start ng hiring for SM Gensan eh this year nga mag start..same goes for other SM branches, years before mag start eh nag hiring na sila

Robinsons naman announced plans for Butuan and Puerto Princesa pero how come walang mention ng Zamboanga (kung part ito ng plans nila)?