Zamboanga City [Archive] - Page 197

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 03:55 PM

within October to December ang target opening ng Gerry's Grill dito. :okay:

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Gerry’s Grill expanding branch network (http://business.inquirer.net/16961/gerry%E2%80%99s-grill-expanding-branch-network)
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:56 pm | Monday, September 5th, 2011

Local fast-casual dining restaurant chain Gerry’s Grill will invest P36 million to P45 million more in the fourth quarter, aiming to hit the 47-branch mark within the year.

According to Prime Pacific Grill Inc. chief executive Gerry Apolinario, three more branches are scheduled to open October to December inLaoag City in Ilocos Norte; Nuvali in Sta. Rosa, Laguna; and Zamboanga City.

Each Gerry’s Grill branch requires an investment of between P12 million and P15 million, depending on the size and location.

In the third quarter, Gerry’s Grill opened three branches in various areas in the country: Greenbelt 3 in Makati City, Abreeza Mall in Davao City, and SM City in Pampanga. It will open its fourth branch this quarter at Robinsons Place in Cagayan de Oro, its third in Mindanao, within the month.

Apolinario said the Cagayan de Oro branch had been pipelined “for some time now.”

Gerry’s Grill plans to further expand outside of Metro Manila, particularly in places frequently visited by local and foreign tourists.

The restaurant chain currently has presence in major travel destinations such as Baguio, Bohol, Boracay, Cebu, Davao and Tacloban.

It has also spread its wings outside the country, with branches at the Rasa Pura Masters food court of the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, Union City in San Francisco, and Cerritos in Los Angeles.—Abigail L. Ho

this is a good sign.. each year tiene nuevo mga tan invest na city..atleast hende lang stamby el mga development na cuidad...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 03:56 PM

ONB BUDGETS P 212 M TO MODERNIZE BANKING INFRASTRUCTURE (http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/2011/09/12/onb-budgets-p-212-m-to-modernize-banking-infrastructure/)

NEW BRANCH BUILDINGS & RENOVATIONS: P 57 Million Budget

Finally, the remaining P 57 million out of the total infrastructure budget will be directed to supporting its aggressive branch expansion, increasing its presence in local communities across Mindanao.

For 2011, ONB will be opening new branches in Pasong Tamo Extension in Makati City; a second branch in Butuan City; Esperanza in Sultan Kudarat; and Sangali, Zamboanga City which will cost P 31 million of the total branch expansion and renovation budget.

To establish permanence in progressive communities that it serves, the Bank is also investing in the relocation of existing branches from small rented, to a bigger and more spacious bank-owned sites in areas such as Cabadbaran, Agusan Del Norte, Surigao City and Libungan, South Cotabato. P14 million will be spent for this.

ONB also allotted about P 12 million for major branch renovations giving five of its branches in Bansalan, Don Carlos, Monkayo and Compostela a new and modernized look. Refurbishing resulted to more advanced-looking branches and bigger lobby space for expanding clientele.

Before the end of this year, ONB will be operating a total number of 85 branches and 140 PeraAgad ATMs all over Mindanao and Makati City.

Today, ONB operates with a total number of 81 branches and 107 PeraAgad ATMs all over Mindanao and remains to be widest rural banking network in the Philippines and the most modern provider of banking services to the underserved and unserved communities in the country. – Suey Asuncion

additional banks for zamboanga..:cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 03:59 PM

de zamboanga tamen el Maldita. ^^

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asteegg gaud..basta zamboanguenos...and blanktape of former ghost 13.. ken ta kanta jejemon..:lol::lol::lol:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:01 PM

New airline to fly Zambo-Cagayan de Oro route (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2011/09/14/new-airline-fly-zambo-cagayan-de-oro-route-179304)

AERO Majestic Airways will start flying next week in the skies of Zamboanga Peninsula and Northern Mindanao with Zamboanga City as its point of origin.

It would be the first scheduled flight of Aero Majestic Airways since it started operating in February 2010.

Aero Majestic Airways Executive Vice President (EVP) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Captain Raheel Shaikh said the maiden flight for the Zamboanga City-Cagayan de Oro City route and vice-versa will be on Monday, September 19.

Shaikh said they will field a 64-seater YS11-Series 500 plane to serve three times a week the Zamboanga City-Cagayan de Oro route.

They will start flying the Zamboanga City-Cagayan de Oro route with a fare of P999 with 17 kilos off hand baggage, Shaikh said.

Aero Majestic Airways will also launch the Zamboanga City-Dipolog City flights on September 27 with two times a week flight schedule.

He said they are also eyeing to serve the Zamboanga City-Pagadian City route and the Jolo, Sulu and the province of Tawi-Tawi.

Shaikh said they have seen that Zamboanga City has great potentials on airline business.

The Aero Majestic Airways’s head office is in Manila and it has a branch office in Zamboanga City.

The firm has 64 brand new aircrafts and helicopters that are available for charter to all airports in the country and neighboring countries, Shaikh said. (Bong Garcia)

nice.. hope el next dila ase routa el zamboanga-bacolod, and zamboanga-iloilo..:cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:03 PM

ABS-CBN

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23867294/398483525.jpg

pasensya na medyo hindi klaro. kunan ko nalang next time. ung mas maayos. :popcorn:

nice update xzvhen..:okay: atlast yan renovate ya tamen sila kay bien umalin ya gaud el dila lugar ali..tiempo pa ste de zambo jambo...:lol::lol::lol:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:09 PM

Bypass road construction readied (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2011/09/14/bypass-road-construction-readied-179303)
Wednesday, September 14, 2011

PREPARATIONS are underway for the construction of a bypass road linking Zamboanga City's east coast to the west coast.

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) district engineer Merham Acas said preparations include preliminary engineering, details engineering, acquisition of right-of-way and project implementation plans.

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Acas said the bypass road will be from the village of Culianan, 13 kilometers east of the city, to the village of Patalon, 31 kilometers west of the city.

Acas said the opening of the bypass road will make travel easier for motorists and will decongest traffic within the seven-kilometer radius of the city.

Traveling from east to the west coast now requires motorists to traverse through Governor Ramos Avenue, three kilometer far from the city proper, from the village of Tumaga to the village of San Roque.

The other route is through Governor Camins Avenue, from the village of Tetuan in the east to Baliwasan village in the west.

Acas did not say, however, when the project will start as well as its duration. (Bong Garcia)

bueno gad ste para queda tamen lively el west coast area pati baka entra tamen el rural bus na west coast area..who knows dba?? :cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:18 PM

At 100, ZGCC to host historical golf tourney

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If Zamboanga Golf and Country Club (ZGCC) had been a person, it would be too old and weak already. But it’s not. In its 100th birthday, this Mindanao’s premier golf course is still very vibrant, dynamic, and as stunning as ever.

And to celebrate the centennial anniversary of its establishment, the officers and men of ZGCC will throw the grandest and biggest tournament in the history of golf in Zamboanga City, if not in the entire country.

“This tournament is in itself a historical event as we are holding it in time for the celebration of the centennial anniversary of the club,” said Mr. Leonardo Rey D. Vasquez, president of ZGCC.

Mr. Vasquez said that more than 200 golfers from different major golf clubs all over the country will converge in this City for a two-day historical sporting event, which will run from 17-18th of this month.

“We have participants from as far as the cities of Manila, Cebu, Iloilo, Dumaguete, Cagayan de Oro, Davao, Ozamis, and of course Zamboanga,” he revealed.

This golf tournament, according to one of the ZGCC directors Mr. Butch Blanco, is also “a very good avenue to promote tourism in Zamboanga City.”
“This is the right time to also showcase our beautiful City and what it can offer,” he added.

In less than a month before the City’s grandest festival “Fiesta Pilar,” this is the right time where visitors especially those from outside the City can roam around and tour historical and beautiful spots in the City such as the famous Fort Pilar Shrine, Pasonanca Park, the Yakan Village, Zamboanga Barter Trade Center and many more.

A data from the National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) revealed that Zamboanga golf course was founded on June 1910. A year after that, the club was formally organized with Major General John J. Pershing as its founding president.

Gen. Pershing was the concurrent governor general of then Moro Province. It was the period when the country was under the American occupation.
Though the construction of this beautiful sport facility was realized during war time, its symbolism revealed its opposite since this golf course has been a venue for fostering sportsmanship and culture of camaraderie among the golf enthusiasts. And that culture has remained and has been nurtured up to this time.

According to Mr. Blanco, aside from observing the 100th year of the club, the holding of this golf tournament dubbed as: “Celebrar Cien Años de Golf,” is to actually “foster camaraderie through sports.”

And to also build teamwork among the different clubs, he said that the format of the game will be “team play,” where team with highest points will be declared winner. The teams will be further identified by classes – A to C – according to the number of players, in accordance with the standard rules in playing golf.

As a grand sporting event, winners can also expect very attractive cash prizes. Mr. Blanco revealed that more than one million pesos are at stake in this tournament.

An 18-hole ZGCC, describes by GolPh as one of the best in Mindanao, is located in a 16-hectare lot in Calarian Village, about five kilometers from downtown Zamboanga. NSCB information describes the ZGCC’s course as having a “fine layout with winding fairways, dogleg situations, and good green planted to Tifton 228.”

It added that the bunkers of this majestic golf course have the unique pinkish sand from Sta. Cruz Island, a tourism destination famous for its powdery pink sand and beautiful corals.

In addition, golfers playing at ZGCC can enjoy the panoramic view of the beautiful Basilan Strait, which is simply breathtaking. GolfPh added that playing in its course is a “golfing paradise.”

Among the amenities of the club are its tee houses, very comfortable locker rooms and shower facilities, club restaurant serving delicious foods, and function rooms. The location of the course is surrounded by different beach resorts such as the beach park, La Vista del Mar and Arcillas Beach Resort.

The scenic ZGCC and Zamboanga Golf and Beach Park is maintained and operated by the Philippine Infrastructure Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA; formerly Philippine Tourism Authority).

The holding of “Celebrar Cien Años de Golf” is made possible by ZGCC, Pogi Boys of Davao City, TIEZA, City Government of Zamboanga, Department of Tourism, JMJ, DMCI, Universal Canning Corp., Budgetwise, Resort’s World Manila, Standard Insurance, Brent Hospital, Oishi, Philippine Airlines, Samsung, Cherry Mobile, Mr. Tony Calabria, Hon. Erico Basilan Fabian, , Landbank of the Philippines, and Development Bank of the Philippines.

This historical golf tournament is organized by ZGCC led by its officers: Mr. Vasquez (President), Mr. Henry Ratag (Vice President), Mr. Edward Balagapo (Secretary), Mr. Joenas Suaso (Treasurer), Mr. Joseph Dy (Auditor), and Board of Directors: Mr. Patrick Lee, Mr. Raymond Padayhag, Mr. Blanco, Mr. Romy Urian, and Mr. Noel Arquiza. (Zamboanga Golf and Country Club)

source (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/6236-at-100-zgcc-to-host-historical-golf-tourney-.html)

keber ya liga ya gat le 100 years? nesecita gat ste preserva y protekta...:ohno:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:22 PM

New BSP building inaugurated
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Amid very tight security, the P300 million Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) building was blessed and inaugurated yesterday at Pettit Barracks adjacent to the famous Fort Pilar, this city.

The security measures taken by the Central Bank's security forces was so intense that even Mayor Celso Lobregat and Congressman Erbie Fabian were asked to enter the bank's compound without their escorts and vehicles.

Lobregat commented the city is not facing any threats from terrorists but it was normal procedure and he understands the action taken by the security men guarding the region's monetary facility.

BSP Governor Armando Tetangco Jr. disclosed that high ranking personnel of the Central Bank was in full force since all the members of the monetary board were present in the grand occasion.

Tetangco disclosed the sizable and growing numbers of banking institutions in Zamboanga City only shows the development in banking continues to grow in the city.

He said in 2010 there was an increase by 12 percent or P46.7 billion in depository by different banks in the city and Zamboanga Peninsula.

Lobregat asked the media to give the positive side of the city's development.

“The mis-perception of other people of our city's bad image will remain if we continue to announce the negative we will be stuck in the quagmire,” Lobregat pointed out. The chief executive disclosed the statistics is very positive for Zamboanga City because its growth rate is 3.5 percent compared to only 1.8 percent of Zamboanga Peninsula combined.

Ask to comment on the status of the disappearing coins not only in the city but in the country as a whole, Tetangco said most people do not use the coins in their daily transaction.

“The coins end up in drawers, piggy banks, in cars and in machines. That is why we are encouraging the people to help us re-circulate the coins,” Tetangco said.

The BSP governor said the Central Bank has minted at least 17 billion pieces of coins amounting to P18 billion which is the highest compared to other countries in the world.

The coin per capital, he said, is 200 per person while other countries it is only about 50 coins per person.

For this reason, Tetangco said, they created the “Tulong Barya para sa Eskwela” were people are asked to donate coins for the public elementary schools and in return the BSP re-circulates the coin.

“The Central Bank has donated at least 510 computer sets to public schools all over the country funded from the Tulong Barya program.

By Nonong Santiago

source (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/6239-new-bsp-building-inaugurated.html)

bueno ya se slowly but surely atleast bunamente el asida kysa paspas ase akaba kabar mana deperencia...tiene ya gat ta ara BSP..:cheers::cheers: whats next?? casino pilipino??? pwede..:lol::lol:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:24 PM

IBT ZAMBOANGA:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23867294/398508554.jpg

hopefully tuloy na tuloy na to. para by 2013 fully functional na. 1 year talaga ang contruction period nito. :popcorn:

biene vale gaud el IBT..chinga! noma tamen ancna ta sale gat se el maga sip.on del otro ali ky hende ta pwede acepta..:lol::lol::lol:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:26 PM

Anyway di pa pala totally finished yung BSP Zamboanga pero ang ganda niya.

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mala-malacaniang type gad el di su structura..spanish era gaud staba city hall hasta para port pilar...:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

September 18th, 2011, 04:30 PM

^^so sure na tlga Gaisano yung magpapatayo jan sa lugar na yan?hopefully maglagay na rin sila ng kanilang Tarps na saying "On this site soon to rise Gaisano Zamboanga"
anyway eto na yung partekung san na nababalitang Gaisano....

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299525_166177656797598_100002160938310_326904_236506102_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298250_166177676797596_100002160938310_326905_261092270_n.jpg

then 2011 will be a GREAT YEAR for ZAMBOANGA...starting to boiling up...
:banana::banana:

zamboguyxxx

September 19th, 2011, 03:40 AM

---(-_-)--- hello evry1... neopyt hir... wehehe... glad to be hir..

Bienvenidos! Mucho ya kita!:banana:

mamai16

September 19th, 2011, 05:26 AM

---(-_-)--- hello evry1... neopyt hir... wehehe... glad to be hir..

gud morning poh!!! welcome!!!

gud morning zamboanga!!!

mamai16

September 19th, 2011, 05:59 AM

IBT ZAMBOANGA:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23867294/398508554.jpg

hopefully tuloy na tuloy na to. para by 2013 fully functional na. 1 year talaga ang contruction period nito. :popcorn:
galing! kaw poh nag design?

^^

Arriola reveals holding of pre-bid conference for rebidding of IBT project (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/6254-arriola-reveals-holding-of-pre-bid-conference-for-rebidding-of-ibt-project.html)
Saturday, 17 September 2011 10:06

The Chairman of the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) of the City Government of Zamboanga, Dr. Mario Arriola revealed that eight prospective bidders attended the Pre-Bid Conference for the rebidding of the Integrated Bus Terminal (IBT) on Thursday at the City Hall Conference Room.

Arriola said, “ya chene pre-bid conference, eight prospective bidders ya attende, chene local y de otro lugar.” (There was a pre-bid conference, eight prospective bidders attended, some local and some from other places.)

The pre-bid conference is in preparation for the opening of bids for the construction of the City’s IBT.

Arriola said that aside from him, all the other four BAC members, Atty. Samuel Mariano, Atty. Alexander Eric Elias, Engr. Rene dela Cruz and City Engr. Luis Vicente Despalo attended the conference.

The two local bidders who attended the pre-bid conference were 3VC-Vinhar (Joint Venture) and the Bendimill Construction.

The other participants included

Dacay Construction Development Inc.,

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Vicente Lao Construction,

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Young Builders,
ITP Construction Inc.,
IZUMO Construction Inc., and

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RR Encabo.

According to Arriola, after the pre-bid conference, the prospective bidders will submit their respective papers and their bids will be evaluated.

Recall, the original bidding for the IBT was held about two years ago. However, after a loosing bidder, Dimson Construction of Manila, filed a case with the Ombudsman against several city officials including Mayor Celso Lobregat, the award given to the winning bidder was recalled by the city government. This prompted the winning bidder to also file a case against some city officials. Both cases are still pending resolution.

The modern Bus Terminal for Zamboanga City amounting to P179 Million will be located at Barangay Divisoria.

By R.G. A A. Go

era man tuloy ya ste proyecto.... pero let us not loose hope...

psylock2

September 19th, 2011, 06:02 AM

---(-_-)--- hello evry1... neopyt hir... wehehe... glad to be hir..

welcome alds =)

XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 06:03 AM

galing! kaw poh nag design?

era man tuloy ya ste proyecto.... pero let us not loose hope...

helo mai! :popcorn: nope, di ako ang nag design ng IBT. city architects ang nag design nyan. ginawa ko lang yan siya sa sketch. :cheers2:

XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 07:30 AM

Sino may pics nito, yung umaga? paki post naman.

ako! :cheers2:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398534307.jpg

XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 07:50 AM

ZCMC (GENERAL HOSPITAL) UPDATE:

REHAB. OF MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING: (2 STOREYS)
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OPERATING BUILDING: (2 STOREYS)
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RENOVATION OF PEDIATRIC WARD:
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SENIOR CITIZENS WARD:
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TB DOTS DEPT.
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ONCOLOGY DEPT. (2 STOREYS)
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PSYCHIATRIC WARD: (RENOVATION)
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XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 07:55 AM

PLAZA PERSHING UPDATE:

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The replicated Pergola/Arbor:
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XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 07:58 AM

PASEO UPDATES:

Dancing Fountain:
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http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533230.jpg

XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 08:02 AM

nice update xzvhen..:okay: atlast yan renovate ya tamen sila kay bien umalin ya gaud el dila lugar ali..tiempo pa ste de zambo jambo...:lol::lol::lol:

here's another angle:
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dinedemolish na ung old building. making way for the new one. :cheers2:

XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 08:04 AM

^^so sure na tlga Gaisano yung magpapatayo jan sa lugar na yan?hopefully maglagay na rin sila ng kanilang Tarps na saying "On this site soon to rise Gaisano Zamboanga"
anyway eto na yung partekung san na nababalitang Gaisano....

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/299525_166177656797598_100002160938310_326904_236506102_n.jpg

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/298250_166177676797596_100002160938310_326905_261092270_n.jpg

here's another angle:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533221.jpg

XZVHEN 8©

September 19th, 2011, 08:09 AM

RLC UPDATE:

more houses gives in to robinsons offer.
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http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398534664.jpg
natanong ko rin ung sari2x store na katabi ng RLC na nasa harap. ayaw daw nila ibenta lupa nila sa robinsons. tsk.

psylock2

September 19th, 2011, 08:22 AM

nice man

GUARD MOUSE

September 19th, 2011, 08:38 AM

ako! :cheers2:

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Wow! ganda ng kuha! ^^

bdw 6 footer ka sir? kaw na ata ung nakita ko na naka orange polo na kumuha ng pic sa may plaza pershing. malaking tao ka pala. :lol:

nice update!! :cheers:

GUARD MOUSE

September 19th, 2011, 08:41 AM

gud morning poh!!! welcome!!!

gud morning zamboanga!!!

gud morning diN mamai16! aw gud afternun na pala! :lol:

GUARD MOUSE

September 19th, 2011, 08:57 AM

RLC UPDATE:

more houses gave in to robinsons offer.
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natanong ko rin ung sari2x store na katabi ng RLC na nasa harap. ayaw daw nila ibenta lupa nila sa robinsons. tsk.

good news! ^^ ibig sabihin malapit na umabot ng 3 hectares lupa nila kahit di kasali ung kay perez lot. ^^

sayang sana ibenta nalang nung tindahan, karaoke at showroom sa Robinsons. baka squatters lang din ung sari-sari store na un. mukhang hindi sa kanila ung lot na un.

GUARD MOUSE

September 19th, 2011, 09:03 AM

Kung ayaw nila ibenta then fine, i-lease nila for 50 years!

usually mga malalaking malls ayaw ng mga for lease na lot.

sonofignatius

September 19th, 2011, 10:37 AM

buenas tardes, zamboanga! greeting you all from AdZU main.
arrived about 6.20am today from mnl on a full flight.

glad to be back.

mrboy

September 19th, 2011, 10:40 AM

^^Welcome back Sir Sonofignatius! :cheers:

And Sir XZVHEN, Salamat sa updates at photos! :okay:

sonofignatius

September 19th, 2011, 10:53 AM

^^Welcome back Sir Sonofignatius! :cheers:

And Sir XZVHEN, Salamat sa updates at photos! :okay:

gracias, mrboy!

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 11:43 AM

ako! :cheers2:

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nice! ganda ng ambience ng Petitt Barraks. :okay: Thanks Arch!

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 11:53 AM

PLAZA PERSHING UPDATE:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533231.jpg

The replicated Pergola/Arbor:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533237.jpg

Can't wait matapos to. Sana maganda ang landscaping nito and Hopefully will open in time for Fiesta Hermosa in October. :cheers1:

PASEO UPDATES:

Dancing Fountain:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533228.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533230.jpg

Whooah! ang LAKI pala! :applause: Buti naman u/c na ito. Keep up the pace Zambo! :banana2:

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 11:58 AM

Whooah! ang LAKI pala! :applause: Buti naman u/c na ito. Keep up the pace Zambo! :banana2:
ano pala yun jan parte?
:cheers:

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 12:00 PM

biene vale gaud el IBT..chinga! noma tamen ancna ta sale gat se el maga sip.on del otro ali ky hende ta pwede acepta..:lol::lol::lol:
^^
:lol:

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 12:01 PM

ako! :cheers2:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398534307.jpg
^^
:cheers:
nakita ko to kanina
ang GANDA talaga

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 12:02 PM

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 12:03 PM

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 12:04 PM

here's another angle:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533207.jpg
dinedemolish na ung old building. making way for the new one. :cheers2:
^^
ano yung design ng buiding?

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 12:04 PM

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 12:12 PM

here's another angle:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533221.jpg

Ang liit ng frontage niya. Pero sige nalang basta't may Gaisano na tayo. :nuts:

RLC UPDATE:

more houses gives in to robinsons offer.
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533239.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398534664.jpg
natanong ko rin ung sari2x store na katabi ng RLC na nasa harap. ayaw daw nila ibenta lupa nila sa robinsons. tsk.

Sir, Hindi ba yung Perez lot ay sa RLC na?

If expand ng expand pa sila, it just translates that wala pa talaga silang design ng mall kasi di pa final ang area ng lote. Hayy. Please madalian niyo. Naiinip na kame! :hahano::yawn:

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 12:15 PM

^^
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
daming updates

galing ni Architect! :yes:

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 12:22 PM

200 golfers compete in ZGCC centennial anniv golf tourney (http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2519-200-golfers-compete-in-zgcc-centennial-anniv-golf-tourney.html)
Sunday, 18 September 2011 16:59

The Zamboanga Golf and Country Club is celebrating its centennial (100 years) anniversary with a two-day golf tournament (September 17-18) being participated by some 200 golfers.

The theme of the celebration is “ Celebrar Cien Años de Golf”.

Zamboanga City Water District manager Chito Vasquez, president of the ZGCC, said the golf tournament is in connection with the 100-year anniversary of the golf course and country club which was officially established in year 1911 by Gen. John “Black Jack” Pershing.

Vasquez said the area was formerly a prison camp before it was converted into the golf course by the American founder and president. He said the players joining in the amateur competition come from as far as Manila, Cebu, Cagayan de Oro, Ilo-Ilo, Ozamis, Davao, Dipolog and ZamboangaCity.

Vasquez said two players who will make a Hole in One will be awarded with a special prize of P100,000 while the other will be awarded with a 32 inch Panasonic TV.
“But if there is nobody who will be lucky enough to make the hole in one, the Panasonic TV will be raffled during the awarding,” Vasquez said.
He said other prizes include trophies, cell phones, home theater, televisions and other valuable prizes.

Zamboangueño golfing competitors include Congressman Erbie A. Fabian, Danny Nuevo of TIEZA, contractors Eddie Catis, Faizal Hasiman, retired Air Force Col. Antonio
Yanga and others.

The golfers are divided into 48 teams with four players in each team.

Gen. Pershing was the military Governor of Mindanao from 1909 to 1914. The area where the golf course was established was formerly a prison camp of the American Regime. It was later was transferred to San Ramon which is now San Ramon Penal Colony. Gen. Pershing resided at the building which is now occupied by the Bank of the Philippine Islands along Valderosa Street.

Rep. Fabian lauded the ZGCC for hosting the centennial celebration. — Allen Abastillas

_______________________

With this, expect more tourists to come! ;)

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 12:24 PM

Celso urges preservation of school plazas to promote football in ZC (http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2520-celso-urges-preservation-of-school-plazas-to-promote-football-in-zc.html)
Sunday, 18 September 2011 17:01

Mayor Celso Lobregat has called on teachers and school administrators to preserve and protect school plazas for the promotion of football and even other sports events that need wide playing fields.

The mayor said this, as he lauded the Zamboanga Football Association (ZAFA) for choosing the Sta. Maria Football field at the Sta. Maria Central School as the venue for the two-month sports event dubbed as ZAFA Cup 2011 that brings together over some 40 football teams from all over the city.

Besides, he said, contrary to malicious talks spread around by his critics, the huge plaza and not the grandstand fee is the reason why the ZAFA Cup 2011 is being held at the Sta. Maria Central instead of the Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex.

“I am very happy that the ZAFA has chosen Sta. Maria Central School grounds as the venue for this competition because aside from having a football field, you have trees all around where parents can comfortably watch the games and it has always been traditionally here where soccer tournaments are being held”, the mayor said in his message during the opening of ZAFA cup 2001.

Held in partnership with the Sangguniang Kabataan under Councilor Joana Mas and the Zamboanga United Football League (ZUFL), the two month sports event has four categories: Under-13 boys, Under-14 girls, Under 17 boys, Ladies’ Open and Men’s Open and is intended to enhance football skills of the youth and ultimately promote football game in Zamboanga.

Mayor Lobregat said it is necessary for teachers, school administrators and the Department of Education in general to initiate measures to preserve and protect school plazas as it is where students can improve their talents in sports as well as can serve as venues for football competitions.

The mayor, who was an active football player during his elementary, secondary and college days, encouraged ZAFA, SK and the ZUFL to host football tournaments in other schools such as in Talisayan, San Ramon, Sinubong, Ayala and Culianan where there are existing huge plazas.

With an open football field, even people passing by have the tendency to get attracted to the games, he stressed.

Mayor Lobregat was member of the Philippine Football Squad during his younger days. He was inducted into the Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame in 2003. “As an athlete I know it is important for football to have playing fields not only one but several football fields and that is the only way we can promote soccer”

For her part, Councilor Joana Mas in her message said the SK Federation in Zamboanga is bent on initiating programs aimed to develop the youth and make them productive citizens in the future. She stressed that similar football events will be staged in other parts of the city.

Also present during the opening program held at the Sta. Maria covered court were Sta. Maria Central School Principal Luzbella de Leon, ZAFA President Erwin Bernardo, Sta. Maria barangay chairman Justo Lacandalo and other officials. --Sheila Covarrubias

:okay: to!

zamboguyxxx

September 19th, 2011, 12:48 PM

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 12:54 PM

^^

Aquel lote dondel Chery Cars pati Grill Plus, ay bende kaha kel?

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 01:21 PM

CLEAN!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/309175_1787722952660_1827155789_1206503_1216244689_n.jpg
Mhel Sebastian

:cheers:

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 01:28 PM

AERO MAJESTIC flew 45 pax in its inaugural Flight to Cagayan de Oro from Zamboanga. :banana2:

71 % FULL. Not Bad!

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 02:05 PM

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 02:06 PM

CLEAN!
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/309175_1787722952660_1827155789_1206503_1216244689_n.jpg
Mhel Sebastian

:cheers:
^^
sooper
:cheers:

Chrisvenz

September 19th, 2011, 02:13 PM

^^
ang konti ha :lol:
:cheers::cheers::cheers:

basically, having 200 participants in golf tournament is already considered a big. I hope that ZGCC will promote and organized more golf tournament so that Zamboanga will also famous in the sports tourism.

Chrisvenz

September 19th, 2011, 02:19 PM

AERO MAJESTIC flew 45 pax in its inaugural Flight to Cagayan de Oro from Zamboanga. :banana2:

71 % FULL. Not Bad!

How about on the Return flight of AM?

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 02:22 PM

How about on the Return flight of AM?

nakita ko lang yun sa FB account nila. :)

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 02:23 PM

@chrisvenz - may pics ka jan ng inaugural flight ng Aero?

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 02:25 PM

basically, having 200 participants in golf tournament is already considered a big. I hope that ZGCC will promote and organized more golf tournament so that Zamboanga will also famous in the sports tourism.
oo kaya nga

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 02:25 PM

Ang liit ng frontage niya. Pero sige nalang basta't may Gaisano na tayo. :nuts:
^^
bahala na maliit basta meron and sana highrise :lol:

chuck23

September 19th, 2011, 02:27 PM

^^
bahala na maliit basta meron and sana highrise :lol:

highrise nalang wag na mall. :lol:

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 02:32 PM

highrise nalang wag na mall. :lol:
kapag maliit gawing highrise
kapag malapad pwede na kahit 2-3 floors lang
eh kaso maliit lang siya

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 03:01 PM

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fn0obZoXRIY/Tk-wE4gyxvI/AAAAAAAABTI/vqXLMBBq9GE/s1600/Collages.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kpMbBtPJoW0/Tk-w0yuCvuI/AAAAAAAABTQ/d3Ai7lhPv_4/s1600/eyes.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vPRY441b30g/Tk-xN3pta1I/AAAAAAAABTU/WVkrgL3R2MM/s1600/helicopter+shots+036.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I6Im6cE_Sr8/Tk_DGVwcJ_I/AAAAAAAABUU/Ykd7I3AOatM/s1600/helicopter+shots+1+059.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeeHISrP8x4/Tk_DrRfViII/AAAAAAAABUk/c7LxNQ1BANM/s1600/helicopter+shots+027.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nBfS0zFfQNU/Tk_A-AN_MCI/AAAAAAAABT0/ZNBef_5j2ys/s1600/helicopter+shots+003-1.jpg

http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2011/08/birds-eye-view-archdiocese-of-zamboanga_20.html

http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AYtHCxyGJAg/SBaS6JRlkZI/AAAAAAAAFIM/XlmgmmGojbM/s512/Pano%252520-%252520Ateneo%252520High%252520School_Tumaga.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X4eIQH7na7Y/SAqfWc1io1I/AAAAAAAAEqQ/YPm1haaUXnc/s512/DSC_3508.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KBGaisSubIA/SAqfvc1io_I/AAAAAAAAErg/bZDZUtHyrb4/s512/DSC_3311.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DcFLcu7n-rU/SAqgf81ipaI/AAAAAAAAEu8/OXiIiRCfpRk/s512/Isla%252520Sta%252520Cruz_Zamboanga%252520City.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AyDihyk7aIU/TehNmtorg8I/AAAAAAAAAL4/5epU47vAWfU/s1600/Aerial+Zambo+City.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PsiCc79x7d0/SAqaHM1iojI/AAAAAAAAEnM/j-JamY2YzoE/s512/Across%252520the%252520Basilan%252520Strait_B.jpg

http://picasaweb.google.com/116069858409245844019/ZamboangaCityHighlights_April2008

d_wade03

September 19th, 2011, 03:08 PM

WOW! bien grande pa mga lots na sta maria.. era man open roads alya para pwede tamen man develop el lugar.

d_wade03

September 19th, 2011, 03:10 PM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeeHISrP8x4/Tk_DrRfViII/AAAAAAAABUk/c7LxNQ1BANM/s1600/helicopter+shots+027.jpg

saan parte to?

12jairien14

September 19th, 2011, 03:37 PM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeeHISrP8x4/Tk_DrRfViII/AAAAAAAABUk/c7LxNQ1BANM/s1600/helicopter+shots+027.jpg

saan parte to?
ICAS?

nilo=

September 19th, 2011, 04:01 PM

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fn0obZoXRIY/Tk-wE4gyxvI/AAAAAAAABTI/vqXLMBBq9GE/s1600/Collages.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeeHISrP8x4/Tk_DrRfViII/AAAAAAAABUk/c7LxNQ1BANM/s1600/helicopter+shots+027.jpg

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nBfS0zFfQNU/Tk_A-AN_MCI/AAAAAAAABT0/ZNBef_5j2ys/s1600/helicopter+shots+003-1.jpg

http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2011/08/birds-eye-view-archdiocese-of-zamboanga_20.html

http://lh4.ggpht.com/-AYtHCxyGJAg/SBaS6JRlkZI/AAAAAAAAFIM/XlmgmmGojbM/s512/Pano%252520-%252520Ateneo%252520High%252520School_Tumaga.jpg

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X4eIQH7na7Y/SAqfWc1io1I/AAAAAAAAEqQ/YPm1haaUXnc/s512/DSC_3508.JPG

http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KBGaisSubIA/SAqfvc1io_I/AAAAAAAAErg/bZDZUtHyrb4/s512/DSC_3311.JPG

http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DcFLcu7n-rU/SAqgf81ipaI/AAAAAAAAEu8/OXiIiRCfpRk/s512/Isla%252520Sta%252520Cruz_Zamboanga%252520City.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-AyDihyk7aIU/TehNmtorg8I/AAAAAAAAAL4/5epU47vAWfU/s1600/Aerial+Zambo+City.jpg

http://lh5.ggpht.com/-PsiCc79x7d0/SAqaHM1iojI/AAAAAAAAEnM/j-JamY2YzoE/s512/Across%252520the%252520Basilan%252520Strait_B.jpg

http://picasaweb.google.com/116069858409245844019/ZamboangaCityHighlights_April2008

May balak kayang mag-expand ang MindPro? :)

"ZukiChirO"

September 19th, 2011, 04:36 PM

habagatcentral1

September 19th, 2011, 05:17 PM

Zamboanga, muchas gracias por todos! Yo quiere volve alla otra vez!
Marlowe, thanks for the trip from Ecopark all the way to Taluksangay and back!

Bien gayot!

:okay:

d_wade03

September 19th, 2011, 05:46 PM

ICAS?

ai, uu pala.haha akala ko sa may west coast na yan

marlowe_cano

September 19th, 2011, 06:24 PM

((

it's ICES. :)

marlowe_cano

September 19th, 2011, 06:30 PM

Zamboanga, muchas gracias por todos! Yo quiere volve alla otra vez!
Marlowe, thanks for the trip from Ecopark all the way to Taluksangay and back!

Bien gayot!

:okay:

no problemo. :okay:

sternocleidomastoid

September 19th, 2011, 11:12 PM

When were the Cathedral photos taken? They seem to be very old shots. The building where Phone Patch is currently located and even McDo La Purisima aren't in the pictures yet.

rodincouch

September 20th, 2011, 01:47 AM

Mindanao's biggest mall to open soon (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/09/20/mindanaos-biggest-mall-open-soon-180380)
By Nelson C. Bagaforo
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

GENERAL SANTOS CITY -- SM City General Santos, Mindanao's biggest mall is set to open in the first quarter of next year in this city, touted as the country's "tuna capital", targeting a huge retail market in one of the country’s fastest growing regions, the Soccsksargen area.

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. president Hans T. Sy, on Sunday said SM Gensan has a total floor area of 150,000 square meters, including the parking area, situated in a 17-hectare property they are leasing from one of the city’s pioneering families -- the Salazars.

"This our biggest in Mindanao," Sy told Sun.Star Davao.

Sy was in this city to grace the opening of newly widened 440 meter San Miguel street in Lagao, where one of the entrances of the mall is located. SM Prime Holdings spent P4 million for the project.

Also at the event are city officials, led by City Mayor Darlene Antonino, Representative Pedro Acharon and the Salazar matriarch Sufradia Las Marias Salazar.

The property where SM Gensan stands is covered by a 20-year lease contract entered by SM Prime Holdings and the Salazars.

"Everytime we invest in a place, we always see that we have the return of investment in 9-10 years, so the 10-year contract would be okay," Sy said.

Sy said total investment they have poured in for the construction of the Gensan mall, which is now 90 percent complete, is pegged at P2.5 billion, much higher than their investment for the construction of SM Lanang in Davao City, placed at P2 billion. SM Lanang is targeted to be completed in the last quarter of next year.

"This is our thrust. We want to intensify our presence in Mindanao," Sy said, but was quick to add SM has no plan of getting hold or monopolize the retail market on the island.

"We are here not to eat the pie, but we’re here to make the pie bigger," he said.

Sy said their next target in Mindanao, after the opening of SM Lanang next year, are the cities of Butuan and Zamboanga.

"These are the two areas we are looking at. The property we eye for the construction of these malls is now under negotiation," he said.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on September 20, 2011.

SunStar Davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/09/20/mindanaos-biggest-mall-open-soon-180380)

habagatcentral1

September 20th, 2011, 01:49 AM

^^ I just hope that the local merchants wouldn't be too protective for the entry of a big investor. Zamboanga City I believe is ripe for this.

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 02:21 AM

Zamboanga, muchas gracias por todos! Yo quiere volve alla otra vez!
Marlowe, thanks for the trip from Ecopark all the way to Taluksangay and back!

Bien gayot!

:okay:
^^
:cheers:
sabi ko naman sayo eh
mag-eenjoy ka :)
balik ka ulit

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 02:21 AM

When were the Cathedral photos taken? They seem to be very old shots. The building where Phone Patch is currently located and even McDo La Purisima aren't in the pictures yet.
^^
di ko alam :lol:
nakita ko lang yan sa net

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 02:23 AM

^^ I just hope that the local merchants wouldn't be too protective for the entry of a big investor. Zamboanga City I believe is ripe for this.
^^
:cheers:
oo sana nga

windlady

September 20th, 2011, 02:24 AM

mrboy

September 20th, 2011, 02:26 AM

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 02:28 AM

_BxXxU_

September 20th, 2011, 02:29 AM

Congrats to both BUTUAN and ZAMBOANGA! :cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 02:31 AM

Congrats to both BUTUAN and ZAMBOANGA! :cheers::cheers::cheers::banana::banana::banana:
congrats talaga sa two cities!!!
:banana:

mrboy

September 20th, 2011, 02:34 AM

^^
:banana::banana::banana:
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
sa wakas
see they will not eat the pie :lol:
they will make the pie alot bigger :cheers:

HELLO SHOPPERS chain of STORES!! :lol:

mrboy

September 20th, 2011, 02:37 AM

btw. my Educational tour ang mga Students from St. Columban College - Pagadian di2 sa Z.C. now dami nila, and tomorrow a group of pipz from ADMU will be arriving in the City:cheers:...

sila siguro yun nakita ko na nakasakay sa RURAL bus na umiikot sa city proper? tama ba?

zamboguyxxx

September 20th, 2011, 02:54 AM

AERO MAJESTIC flew 45 pax in its inaugural Flight to Cagayan de Oro from Zamboanga. :banana2:

71 % FULL. Not Bad!

Not bad at all! When Airphil flew this route the first time, there were only about 20 pax. Abla mio amigo puede pa daw sila juga escondihan adentro eroplano.:lol: Hopefully, more people will start using this mode of travel ya between these 2 cities.:)

Generals

September 20th, 2011, 03:18 AM

Congrats Zambo.. crystal clear na ang SM Mall sa inyo!~ :)

zamboguyxxx

September 20th, 2011, 03:35 AM

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 03:49 AM

Mindanao's biggest mall to open soon (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/09/20/mindanaos-biggest-mall-open-soon-180380)
By Nelson C. Bagaforo
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

.

"This is our thrust. We want to intensify our presence in Mindanao," Sy said, but was quick to add SM has no plan of getting hold or monopolize the retail market on the island.

"We are here not to eat the pie, but were here to make the pie bigger," he said.

Sy said their next target in Mindanao, after the opening of SM Lanang next year, are the cities of Butuan and Zamboanga.

"These are the two areas we are looking at. The property we eye for the construction of these malls is now under negotiation," he said.

Published in the Sun.Star Davao newspaper on September 20, 2011.

SunStar Davao (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/business/2011/09/20/mindanaos-biggest-mall-open-soon-180380)

WOOOW! :gaah: Straight from the Horse's mouth! Zamboanga! This is the first time we had an update about SM.. keep the GOOD NEWS coming! :banana2:

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 03:53 AM

Hello "Terorista P"...Nah ara muri ya bo na selos!:lol::lol::lol:

:hilarious: Haha. Caga-caga le de selos!

Grabe ang news about malls to be put up in Zamboanga City. Tuloy-tuloy! from Robinsons, then Alta Mall, Gaisano, KCC Mall, now SM.. what's next? AYALA??

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 03:57 AM

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 03:58 AM

Not bad at all! When Airphil flew this route the first time, there were only about 20 pax. Abla mio amigo puede pa daw sila juga escondihan adentro eroplano.:lol: Hopefully, more people will start using this mode of travel ya between these 2 cities.:)

It will, eventually. Speaking of this, i saw tarps of Aero Majestic Ads in downtown specifically near Southway's entrance.

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 04:04 AM

Hello "Terorista P"...Nah ara muri ya bo na selos!:lol::lol::lol:

WOOOW! :gaah: Straight from the Horse's mouth! Zamboanga! This is the first time we had an update about SM.. keep the GOOD NEWS coming! :banana2:

calma lang anay ta. si chene ya tarps el sm, thats the time na man full blast el excited mode. ^^ tan plano ya gaha se man sabotage el maga seloso shoppers. grr!

baka de SM or robinsons gayod kel el ya abisa na BIR poreso yan bisto el maga shoppers. :lol:

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 04:06 AM

:hilarious: Haha. Caga-caga le de selos!

Grabe ang news about malls to be put up in Zamboanga City. Tuloy-tuloy! from Robinsons, then Alta Mall, Gaisano, KCC Mall, now SM.. what's next? AYALA??

hay sana! sana! sana! sana! fingers and toes Crossed! ^^^^

paso

September 20th, 2011, 04:26 AM

Under negotiation pa. Hopefully tuloy na talaga :)

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 04:29 AM

Under negotiation pa. Hopefully tuloy na talaga :)
oo SANA nga talaga

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 04:46 AM

May balak kayang mag-expand ang MindPro? :)

nuway se expansion plans el mindpro. since 1996 nuway yan expand. mucho pa man era lote. poreso tan sumud ya el maga hente na de ila mall.

zamboguyxxx

September 20th, 2011, 04:57 AM

Under negotiation pa. Hopefully tuloy na talaga :)

Pursigi ya gat se. What SM wants, SM gets!:)Now that SM has officially announced its plans for Zamboanga and Butuan, I'm sure man paspas ya se el Robinsons para construhi di ila malls na dos ciudad para puede ya sila man gain foothold. Ta principia ya el bulada del Zamboanga!:banana:

zamboguyxxx

September 20th, 2011, 05:05 AM

nuway se expansion plans el mindpro. since 1996 nuway yan expand. mucho pa man era lote. poreso tan sumud ya el maga hente na de ila mall.

Amo! El maga hente ta anda na Mindpro ara hende mas igual de antes na pirmi ta llena. El food court gane tan moscas ya lang cay poco ya lang ta kome alya. Mas manada pa ta anda na Southway. Si abri ya el Rob and SM baka mas nuay mas ken anda canila. Era ara pa lang pensa pensa ya sila pakemodo ase attractive di ila mall para man enganyo ole maga hente anda alya. :)

mrboy

September 20th, 2011, 05:11 AM

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 05:46 AM

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 05:47 AM

Pursigi ya gat se. What SM wants, SM gets!:)Now that SM has officially announced its plans for Zamboanga and Butuan, I'm sure man paspas ya se el Robinsons para construhi di ila malls na dos ciudad para puede ya sila man gain foothold. Ta principia ya el bulada del Zamboanga!:banana:

sana ung katabi nalang ng ciudad ang location nila. ^^

habagatcentral1

September 20th, 2011, 05:57 AM

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6163/6165210348_3a9ab173ff_b.jpg

zamboguyxxx

September 20th, 2011, 06:05 AM

^^Yan ang mahirap sa mga local mall owners dito sa atin, hindi sila gumagawa ng magandang bagong strategies para maka attract ng mga tao. Ng dahil walang competitor ay hindi na sila nag-iimprove ng mga services. Kaya dapat lng na pumasok na ang SM at robinsons dito para ma-CHALLENGE ang mga local mall owners dito sa atin at ma-improve ang services nila.

This is from a very reliable source. Some influential members of Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce had a dinner meeting with the mayor recently. They tried to convince the mayor to stop or delay the entry of mall developers in the city. When the mayor refused, they threatened to pull out all their businesses in the city. You know what the mayor replied? YOU CAN ALL GET OUT OF ZAMBOANGA! I WILL NOT STOP YOU! The businessmen were shocked. Perhaps, even they are wondering what ever happened to the "FRUITFUL" relationship they had with the mayor the past years. Siguro chene ken ya ase :bash: kunel mayor poreso yan realized ya ele di suu mal trabaho y desicion.:)

habagatcentral1

September 20th, 2011, 06:09 AM

^^ En mi opinion, mas grande la ganancia de nuevos investors na mandentro en Ciudad Zamboanga. If they'll stop these investors from coming in, then the city may just not develop any better.

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 06:18 AM

This is from a very reliable source. Some influential members of Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce had a dinner meeting with the mayor recently. They tried to convince the mayor to stop or delay the entry of mall developers in the city. When the mayor refused, they threatened to pull out all their businesses in the city. You know what the mayor replied? YOU CAN ALL GET OUT OF ZAMBOANGA! I WILL NOT STOP YOU! The businessmen were shocked. Perhaps, even they are wondering what ever happened to the "FRUITFUL" relationship they had with the mayor the past years. Siguro chene ken ya ase :bash: kunel mayor poreso yan realized ya ele di suu mal trabaho y desicion.:)
^^
BUTI nga
san sila nag dinner?
sana may proof gat
buti naman narealized ni mayor

^^ En mi opinion, mas grande la ganancia de nuevos investors na mandentro en Ciudad Zamboanga. If they'll stop these investors from coming in, then the city may just not develop any better.
^^
agree

d_wade03

September 20th, 2011, 06:45 AM

airwolf

September 20th, 2011, 07:05 AM

c puede era na mga de zamboanga ssc forumers imbita kun maga councilors like vp elago, gerky, or mel sadain to join ssc zamboanga thread para at least sabe sila kosa kere most of us zamboanguenos especially regarding mall developments.........akel mga chene koneksyon kun vp elago or gerky or much better kun mayor, pabor man invite kunila to register and join the ssc forum, this will help and add up the political will na diaton maga local leaders:) para happy all

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 07:41 AM

zamboguyxxx

September 20th, 2011, 07:53 AM

^^
BUTI nga
san sila nag dinner?
sana may proof gat
buti naman narealized ni mayor

^^
agree

Yan dinner sila na casa del uno influential member. I cannot name the source cay anak ele del uno member. Ele el yan attend el dinner meeting cay out of the country d suu tata y ele ya man tamen ta mira di ila maga negosyo aqui. Para kunele ok lang entra el maga malls. El maga viejo miembro lang man daw tan contra. Tan plano ya gane ele man lease space na Robinson's para na di suu own negosyo. :)

mrboy

September 20th, 2011, 07:55 AM

^^kung totoo man yan, sana hindi magbago ang isip ni mayor. AT tulungan pa niya ang mga BAGONG INVESTORS!

iLOVEzambo

September 20th, 2011, 07:57 AM

:okay:

i think VP Elago is alreay a member of this forum...

iLOVEzambo

September 20th, 2011, 07:59 AM

been away for so long and happy to read about new developments in our city...

iLOVEzambo

September 20th, 2011, 08:06 AM

Yan dinner sila na casa del uno influential member. I cannot name the source cay anak ele del uno member. Ele el yan attend el dinner meeting cay out of the country d suu tata y ele ya man tamen ta mira di ila maga negosyo aqui. Para kunele ok lang entra el maga malls. El maga viejo miembro lang man daw tan contra. Tan plano ya gane ele man lease space na Robinson's para na di suu own negosyo. :)

good news indeed that Gaisano, SM and Robinsons will be opening SOON in ZAMBOANGA CITY...

coffeeworld

September 20th, 2011, 08:53 AM

good news indeed that Gaisano, SM and Robinsons will be opening SOON in ZAMBOANGA CITY...

Yeah GOOD NEWS FOR BUTUAN AND ZAMBOANGA ABOUT SM, ALSO ROBINSONS HAS A 14 HECTARES HERE...AND THEY ALREADY PLAN TO BUILD IT IN 1st QUARTER OF 2012

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 09:15 AM

SM to open Mindanao's biggest mall in GenSan
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
Business Mirror By Manuel T. Cayon / Reporter

GENERAL SANTOS CITY—The SM chain of shopping malls is opening its largest mall in Mindanao in General Santos City early next year, Hans T. Sy, president of SM Prime Holdings Inc., said on Monday.

Local businesses and mall owners who feel threatened by the P2.5-billion shopping center were assured by Sy that the SM mall would “enlarge the [local] pie and would not saturate the market.”

He said SM’s presence as a retailer would enlarge the retail sector in the city, citing its experience in Pampanga and Baguio, where SM “brought in the businesses from the nearby areas to the host city.”

“It’s not really a question of saturation; it’s about bringing excitement to local business,” he said.

As for fears of terrorist bombings that occasionally hit this southern city, Sy told reporters, “If we wait for the peace and order to be ensured, we would not be here now.”

Sy turned over to the city government an additional two lanes for San Miguel Street, which traverses the back portion of the mall, and spans 466 meters long. SM has also installed a P53-million drainage system, which would benefit a section of the city at the side of the SM mall in Lagao district, north of downtown GenSan.

The mall structure, now nearly finished, covers 150,000 square meters, bigger than the two SM malls in Davao City and the one in Cagayan de Oro City.

Sy said SM would also hire 8,000 personnel, which would help bring additional revenue for this city, which, Mayor Darleen Antonino-Custodio boasted, is the center of economic and financial activities in the region that includes Sarangani, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and North Cotabato.

Sy also said the SM mall would be designed differently, compared with its first mall in Ecoland, Davao City and in Cagayan de Oro City.

Aside from anchor stores that are common in most SM malls, new stores would be invited to display their products in the new mall. “The common stores would consist of 20 percent of store renters; the new ones 80 percent,” he said.

“We would be bringing in the lifestyle of Manila here, with the same price and style,” he added.

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

BOB-bXu

September 20th, 2011, 09:24 AM

Yeah GOOD NEWS FOR BUTUAN AND ZAMBOANGA ABOUT SM, ALSO ROBINSONS HAS A 14 HECTARES HERE...AND THEY ALREADY PLAN TO BUILD IT IN 1st QUARTER OF 2012

Zamboanga's Rob will likely be built next year also ^^

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 09:26 AM

Zamboanga's Rob will likely be built next year also ^^
:okay:

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 09:28 AM

Yeah GOOD NEWS FOR BUTUAN AND ZAMBOANGA ABOUT SM, ALSO ROBINSONS HAS A 14 HECTARES HERE...AND THEY ALREADY PLAN TO BUILD IT IN 1st QUARTER OF 2012
:banana:
those are two mega cities in Mindanao :cheers:

mrboy

September 20th, 2011, 09:34 AM

:banana:
those are two mega cities in Mindanao :cheers:

mega cities?? relax lng jairen :)

Thanini

September 20th, 2011, 09:38 AM

love it! :cheers2:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3d/Zamboanga_City_Satellite_Towers.JPG/800px-Zamboanga_City_Satellite_Towers.JPG

BOB-bXu

September 20th, 2011, 09:41 AM

:banana:
those are two mega cities in Mindanao :cheers:

opps....hehehe.....Butuan isnt a mega yet Jairen

baka daming mag ka dislocate na kilay nyan sa mega Butuan and Zambo cities hehehe

GUARD MOUSE

September 20th, 2011, 10:06 AM

welcome Butuan, davao and Gensan forumers! ^^

sana sabay2x ang pag construct ng mga malls. pero swerte sa butuan kasi mostly sa mga lupa ninyo 2-3 owners. kaya madali mag negotiate pati by hectares talaga. ^^

dito sa zam marami owners sa 1 hectare. kaya pa konte2x ang pag conquer ng land. buti nalang porsigido parin sila mag lagay sa zam. ^^

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 10:15 AM

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Aero Majestic Airways conducts maiden flight (http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/news/13-top-stories/6293-aero-majestic-airways-conducts-maiden-flight.html)
Tuesday, 20 September 2011 11:25

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/images/stories/topstories3startsfeb1411/air-aero-majestic-picture---2-columns.jpg

More than 30 passengers joined the maiden flight of Aero Majestic Airways to Cagayan de Oro City yesterday morning.

The 64 seater YS 11 aircraft piloted by Capt. Maximo Vallejo took off at 9 in the morning and safely arrived at Cagayan de Oro around 11 in the morning.
No less than the Aero Majestic Airways President Jean Saludares joined the trip together with the passengers.

She said, “I know that travel is very hard for them. it's 12 hours from land, now it will only take one hour. This is for their travel safety and comfort.”

The schedule of flights for Zamboanga City to Cagayan de Oro is Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

The Aero Majestic Airways will also open the route for Zamboanga City to Dipolog on September 27. The promo fare will be at P999 for both routes.

Meanwhile, the Vice Mayor of Cagayan de Oro, Caesar Ian Acenas, welcomes the entry of Aero Majestic Airways to their place.

“we would like to invite the people of Zamboanga to Visit Cagayan de Oro.” Acenas said.

By R.G. A A. Go

BOB-bXu

September 20th, 2011, 10:22 AM

[CENTER]http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be consluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.

Hans Sy used the term "LIKELY"

maybe the land is also up for negotiations too in zambo....lets all be positive on this even if Hans Sy did not mention any status on their acquisition in Zambo

the word 'likely' will not be used if a sure conclusion has indeed been reached already with the land acquisition

I am sure they are at the table negotiating for a huge land deal ever there in Zambo ^^

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 10:27 AM

Hans Sy used the term "LIKELY"

maybe the land is also up for negotiations too in zambo....

the word 'likely' will not be used if a sure conclusion has indeed been reached already with the land acquisition

I hope everything will go well for the land acquisition for the both cities. We deserve to have an SM Mall! :yes:

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 10:34 AM

Fort Pilar Aerials, 2005

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BJ2CmlZ7DG4/Tk-zU1JzMQI/AAAAAAAABTk/mJ2pYGiQStc/s1600/eyes6-1.jpg

source (http://inpinaysfootsteps.blogspot.com/2011/08/birds-eye-view-archdiocese-of-zamboanga_20.html)

buenos-Diaz

September 20th, 2011, 10:35 AM

I was able to see your original post so I'll respond to that. If your intention is really to inform the hotel management about their flaws, you could have directly and privately complained to them so that they could address your problem. Blabbering about it in public especially when there's a minute chance that any of the concerned people will actually hear you won't solve your problem, plus it will taint one of the city's tourist drawers and most certainly the city as a tourist hub.

^^well stern pinaabot na namin sa management yung problem about their service pero di po maiwasang parin yung mga tao nag complain aside from us...if you where there naku maimbyerna ka lang mga reaksyon ng managemnt and staff...any way nangyari na yun and I think nadala na kami sa service ng hotel na yun...and I think hindi naman yun makabawas ng mga tourista ang daming hotels dito sa zamboanga city hindi lng man yun...peace...:)

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 10:37 AM

Other City Aerials, 2005

MCLL Highway, Divisoria
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7dM27yeUtHA/Tk_B8u2me7I/AAAAAAAABUA/FFYU52E3dQk/s1600/helicopter+shots+1+034.jpg

Downtown
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sR-4rAbaMQY/Tk_Detbi1QI/AAAAAAAABUg/HPRgzx8F4oc/s1600/helicopter+shots+1+009.jpg

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0jWKJjD22L8/Tk-ySyN1hmI/AAAAAAAABTY/V0kLddLRx3A/s1600/st+joseph.jpg

buenos-Diaz

September 20th, 2011, 10:38 AM

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be consluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.

^^woow tama nga magkakaSM na rin dito sa atin...meaning niyan malakas yung kumpyansa nila dito sa Zamboanga City...maybe yung lot na gsto nila mabili malaki and maybe gagawin nilang next biggest mall in Mindanao...:banana:

buenos-Diaz

September 20th, 2011, 10:41 AM

PASEO UPDATES:

Dancing Fountain:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533228.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533230.jpg

^^kahapon ng hapon nag inspect si mayor sa area na to and tiningnan yung laki ng dancing fountain na ibuild dito sa area...mas magiging exciting na rin yung Paseo once ma build na yung Dancing fountain...

buenos-Diaz

September 20th, 2011, 10:43 AM

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 10:52 AM

Sprawling Zamboanga City

old pic
http://www.manilaoldtimer.net/Provinces/9%20IX%20Zamboanga%20del%20Sur.jpg

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 11:01 AM

http://www.airportspotting.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/C-17.jpg

C17 Globemater (US Airforce) landed at Zamboanga International Airport just this afternoon. :yes:

buenos-Diaz

September 20th, 2011, 11:10 AM

http://www.airportspotting.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/C-17.jpg

C17 Globemater (US Airforce) landed at Zamboanga International Airport just this afternoon. :yes:

^^I saw this one kanina umaga mga around 10plus chuck taz umalis ulit bandang hapon na...:) ZIA needs na tlga ng mas malaki, malawak at mahabng run way

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 11:15 AM

^^

nagland ulit kaninang Hapon lang.

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 11:16 AM

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8952/gedc1361.jpg

May update kayo nito?

romix

September 20th, 2011, 12:12 PM

ZAMBO AND BUTUAN DESERVED TO HAVE AN SM CITY , GOGO ZAMBO

chuck23

September 20th, 2011, 01:25 PM

Polester

September 20th, 2011, 01:50 PM

hinde man yo kasali?

hende man yo ENTRAO?

BOB-bXu

September 20th, 2011, 01:54 PM

@chuck: probably due to certain building regulations siguro ng LGU of Zambo

same here in Butuan....there are not that many billboards....

but the overpasses here in Butuan are unfortunately not fully used for pedestrians....but used instead as billboard holders tsk tsk

Chrisvenz

September 20th, 2011, 02:06 PM

I notice, wala masyadong Huge Billboards along Zamboanga City's major Thoroughfares unlike other cities. Along Nunez, wala kahit ni isa. Sa MCLL Highway din wala. :lol:

http://www.stickerworldph.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/billboards_75dpi.3815451.JPG

Cagayan de Oro
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3027488154_8674dac150.jpg

Bacolod
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229543_1673282955028_1326041679_31378238_923658_n.jpg

Davao
http://www.skyline-advertising.com/images/billboards/davao/ecoland/ecoland_billboard_1.jpg

I think it's better that way. Small billboards will do. Big billboards are basically an eyesore. Zamboanga City is really good on this, billboards here on the right places but the advertising market in the City is very low compared to others.

YoungBeef

September 20th, 2011, 02:19 PM

marlowe_cano

September 20th, 2011, 02:26 PM

marlowe_cano

September 20th, 2011, 02:36 PM

tingkoling

September 20th, 2011, 03:28 PM

I think it's better that way. Small billboards will do. Big billboards are basically an eyesore. Zamboanga City is really good on this, billboards here on the right places but the advertising market in the City is very low compared to others.

Oh geez, huge billboards are eye sore indeed. I personally do not see cities with too much gigantic billboards attractive. I would rather prefer small yet well lighted billboards on waiting sheds and street corners.

"ZukiChirO"

September 20th, 2011, 03:55 PM

Tito Ayala de Zobel, calling calling!!! :rofl:

nag txt na si Ninong Jaime Zobel :lol::lol::lol:.. xbi nya relax lng daw waiting pa sila ilipat ang ZIA para joint venture sa Mega World..:rofl::rofl:

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 04:27 PM

opps....hehehe.....Butuan isnt a mega yet Jairen

baka daming mag ka dislocate na kilay nyan sa mega Butuan and Zambo cities hehehe
^^
nasa top 30 naman ang butuan ah
:lol:
okay

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 04:28 PM

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be concluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.
^^
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
mabuti kung ganun
gano kalaki?

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 04:30 PM

^^woow tama nga magkakaSM na rin dito sa atin...meaning niyan malakas yung kumpyansa nila dito sa Zamboanga City...maybe yung lot na gsto nila mabili malaki and maybe gagawin nilang next biggest mall in Mindanao...:banana:
^^
:cheers:

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 04:31 PM

mbell_791983

September 20th, 2011, 04:44 PM

I notice, wala masyadong Huge Billboards along Zamboanga City's major Thoroughfares unlike other cities. Along Nunez, wala kahit ni isa. Sa MCLL Highway din wala. :lol:

http://www.stickerworldph.com/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/billboards_75dpi.3815451.JPG

Cagayan de Oro
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3185/3027488154_8674dac150.jpg

Bacolod
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/229543_1673282955028_1326041679_31378238_923658_n.jpg

Davao
http://www.skyline-advertising.com/images/billboards/davao/ecoland/ecoland_billboard_1.jpg

I think meron tayo yan sa Zamboanga, ano? Papuntang East Coast sa may cemetery near sta cruz market... intersection ng veterans at camins

mbell_791983

September 20th, 2011, 04:55 PM

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ZeeHISrP8x4/Tk_DrRfViII/AAAAAAAABUk/c7LxNQ1BANM/s1600/helicopter+shots+027.jpg

saan parte to?

ICAS Elementary Campus-Jumbo bridge Area, Tetuan

mbell_791983

September 20th, 2011, 04:58 PM

here's another angle:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533207.jpg
dinedemolish na ung old building. making way for the new one. :cheers2:

I hope that there will be something new at the new ABS-CBN station in Zamboanga... Improvement of facilities and broadcast studies to be more competent with other regional stations

mbell_791983

September 20th, 2011, 05:00 PM

here's another angle:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533221.jpg

Let me guess... If Gaisano Capital ang magmanage sa Zamboanga, it will be more of a 2-3 storey mall, pero i dunno kung may cinehan dyan... If Neopace will manage the Zamboanga mall, it requires bigger spaces...

12jairien14

September 20th, 2011, 05:19 PM

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/316279_140940536002612_100002599999524_193484_159275383_n.jpg

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/310299_140942516002414_100002599999524_193490_1593304812_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/305383_140944329335566_100002599999524_193491_1041353916_n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/296139_140945142668818_100002599999524_193511_1365252537_n.jpg

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/299242_140947499335249_100002599999524_193556_804748545_n.jpg

Crusifix

September 20th, 2011, 05:21 PM

BEMBOi

September 20th, 2011, 05:24 PM

Guys, i will be in Zambo this 24.. Can sumbody help me kung wer ko maka stay nga duol sa Marcian? Cheap hotel/Inn lang na duol sa Marcian Hotel...

Naa lang koy attenan nga seminar..tnx in advance

Crusifix

September 20th, 2011, 05:27 PM

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be concluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:

Crusifix

September 20th, 2011, 05:30 PM

here's another angle:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533221.jpg

pwede na as long as multi-story ang ibuild nila with underground parking area..oh dba??:lol::lol::lol:

d_wade03

September 20th, 2011, 05:31 PM

http://a8.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/305383_140944329335566_100002599999524_193491_1041353916_n.jpg[/QUOTE]

saan to?

windlady

September 20th, 2011, 05:44 PM

Guys, i will be in Zambo this 24.. Can sumbody help me kung wer ko maka stay nga duol sa Marcian? Cheap hotel/Inn lang na duol sa Marcian Hotel...

Naa lang koy attenan nga seminar..tnx in advance

^^you can stay in marcian nalang para d kana mag gasto ng pamasahe:)

windlady

September 20th, 2011, 05:48 PM

^^welcome na welcome ang sm sa zambo:cheers:

d_wade03

September 20th, 2011, 06:02 PM

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be concluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.

Nice! it means may lot na sila dito and were next after SM Lanang
anong say niyo mga ''P"??..hahaha:lol:
:cheers::banana::banana::banana::banana::cheers:

habagatcentral1

September 20th, 2011, 06:16 PM

The owners of the existing malls could have been more innovative with providing the Zamboangueños more options to shop, like how KCC did to Gensan and Marbel. As far as malls in Zamboanga is concerned, they are all cramped out in Pueblo with small GLA. They should've constructed larger malls outside Pueblo.

habagatcentral1

September 20th, 2011, 06:19 PM

sternocleidomastoid

September 20th, 2011, 11:40 PM

^^well stern pinaabot na namin sa management yung problem about their service pero di po maiwasang parin yung mga tao nag complain aside from us...if you where there naku maimbyerna ka lang mga reaksyon ng managemnt and staff...any way nangyari na yun and I think nadala na kami sa service ng hotel na yun...and I think hindi naman yun makabawas ng mga tourista ang daming hotels dito sa zamboanga city hindi lng man yun...peace...:)

But being one of the oldest hotels in the city, it doesn't only serve as a hotel, but as a tourist spot too.

This is from a very reliable source. Some influential members of Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce had a dinner meeting with the mayor recently. They tried to convince the mayor to stop or delay the entry of mall developers in the city. When the mayor refused, they threatened to pull out all their businesses in the city. You know what the mayor replied? YOU CAN ALL GET OUT OF ZAMBOANGA! I WILL NOT STOP YOU! The businessmen were shocked. Perhaps, even they are wondering what ever happened to the "FRUITFUL" relationship they had with the mayor the past years. Siguro chene ken ya ase :bash: kunel mayor poreso yan realized ya ele di suu mal trabaho y desicion.:)

Huh! Finally, he has awaken!

http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/8952/gedc1361.jpg

May update kayo nito?

I think this building will have its own elevator. I saw in the middle of the building what looked like an elevator shaft that was being constructed. The sky bridge will most likely be constructed in the second floor of this building as there still remains a huge square hole there facing the rest of the hospital buildings. They are currently smoothening out the walls and window holes, etc.

I notice, wala masyadong Huge Billboards along Zamboanga City's major Thoroughfares unlike other cities. Along Nunez, wala kahit ni isa. Sa MCLL Highway din wala. :lol:

MCLL Highway may have those gigantic billboards as it has plenty of spaces to accommodate them, but I think we must spare Nuñez Extension from those and just dedicate the entire stretch to big and beautiful buildings.

^^
nasa top 30 naman ang butuan ah
:lol:
okay

I reckon the comment was made because you called Zamboanga and Butuan the only mega cities in Mindanao.

GUARD MOUSE

September 21st, 2011, 01:57 AM

This is from a very reliable source. Some influential members of Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce had a dinner meeting with the mayor recently. They tried to convince the mayor to stop or delay the entry of mall developers in the city. When the mayor refused, they threatened to pull out all their businesses in the city. You know what the mayor replied? YOU CAN ALL GET OUT OF ZAMBOANGA! I WILL NOT STOP YOU! The businessmen were shocked. Perhaps, even they are wondering what ever happened to the "FRUITFUL" relationship they had with the mayor the past years. Siguro chene ken ya ase :bash: kunel mayor poreso yan realized ya ele di suu mal trabaho y desicion.:)

Plus points si mayor komigo si true gad ste. sale ya sila aki na zamboanga city kay tan pull down sila el progresso. asta aki ya lang kita si talyi lang sila syempre tan harang na investors.

pero dont worry mga shoppers chain. kasi bibisita pa naman ako once a year :lol:

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 02:22 AM

I reckon the comment was made because you called Zamboanga and Butuan the only mega cities in Mindanao.
^^
nope
di ko yan sinabi ang ONLY

windlady

September 21st, 2011, 02:41 AM

May I also add that Zamboanga City tourism should add culinary tourism beyond Curacha and Alavar Sauce. I never knew about Tula Itum, Piyanggang, and Satti until I went there a week ago. I splurge eating at carinderias and local eateries for the rest of my stay in Zamboanga. These aren't known in Manila or the rest of the country in particular. These food stuff is yet to invade the mainstream Filipino palate.

The owners of the existing malls could have been more innovative with providing the Zamboangueños more options to shop, like how KCC did to Gensan and Marbel. As far as malls in Zamboanga is concerned, they are all cramped out in Pueblo with small GLA. They should've constructed larger malls outside Pueblo.

^^yeah your right about the malls kaya ngayon the city is encouraging outside the city proper investments.

^^with regard to the food kulang lang sa ad unlike curacha and alavars:cheers: but your right we should focus on the unikness our culinary heritage too.

GUARD MOUSE

September 21st, 2011, 02:57 AM

http://www.airportspotting.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/C-17.jpg

C17 Globemater (US Airforce) landed at Zamboanga International Airport just this afternoon. :yes:

diba Royal Air force to? may flag siya ng Great Britain.

Chrisvenz

September 21st, 2011, 03:30 AM

White spot virus hit fishponds in Zambo (http://ph.news.yahoo.com/white-spot-virus-hit-fishponds-zambo-025340026.html)

A FISHERIES bureau official has advised fishpond operators in Zamboanga City to secure fingerlings and fry from certified providers to ensure the young species are free from diseases.

Ahadulla Sajili, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) regional director, inspected several fishponds in the village of Vitali, 73 kilometers east of the city, where there were reported infection of "white spot" virus that have caused the death of fishes and prawns.

Sajili said the sudden change of temperature combined by the low water volume contributed to the death of the fishes and prawns aside from the virus.

The City Agriculture Office and BFAR have observed that water volume of the fishpond is not suitable for the livability of the aquatic resources being cultured, Sajili said.

He said infection from white spot virus is common in some areas in Luzon where fishponds are overcrowded and with low water volume.

He suggested that the fishponds infected with the white spot virus to be disinfected, citing the virus is hereditary and the fingerlings and fry that were culture inherited it from their parents.

The infected fishponds must be cleared for two weeks or a month before it will be populated by fingerlings or fry from BFAR certified providers, he said.
The BFAR regional office has requested a team from its central office to train fishpond operators on the procedures and methodolgy of fishery business, Sajili said.

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 04:54 AM

ola! it's good to be back.. well not from this thread.. hinanap ko talaga itong bagong thread.. haysus! dito lang pala.. excited ako sa mga news.. sana maging totoo lahat ng good news at hindi magkatotoo ang mga bad news..

libris

September 21st, 2011, 05:08 AM

Zambo’s P50-million lemons lie idle

BY PETER TABINGO
Malaya Business Insights
June 10, 2011

THE Commission on Audit has questioned several investments made by the Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority (ZCSEZA), including the construction of two 21-room lodging houses that have not earned a single penny since completion in June 2009, and a wastewater treatment facility that does not work.

In a report submitted on March 28 to ZCSEZA chairman and administrator Georgina P. Yu, COA said the ecozone’s various ventures amounting to P50.32 million are lying "idle, non-operational, incomplete, cannibalized or dilapidated."

Among these projects were Condotels 1 and 2 built at the total cost of P25.42 million, an artificial ocean (P2.83 million), a wastewater treatment and collection system (P15.13 million), presidential chateau (P2.46 million), five units of casitas or guest houses (P959,313.60), two elevated water tanks (P2.96 million), and ecosystems furniture (P560,753.31).

"Since its completion in June 2009, the property remained unoccupied or idle and was unable to generate income for the Authority to date. The property continues to depreciate without giving benefit to the Authority. There is a zero rate on return of the Authority’s investment and unable to match the continued expenses in maintenance and depreciation of the units which are even exposed to further deterioration, clearly showing wastage of government resources," the COA said on the Condotels.

Auditors cited the need for "proper planning and study" before putting up projects to determine if they are "financially viable" and to prevent wastage of government money.

The ZCSEZA management said a private firm, Royal Pacific Rim International Philippines (RPRIP), made an offer in March 26, 2009 to lease the condotels and develop them into a world-class tourism and recreation estate, and to operate a casino in the Zamboanga Freeport, which was approved by the board of directors of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp (Pagcor) on Nov. 10, 2009.

However, it said, the contract of lease between Pagcor and RPRIP covering the terms and conditions that will govern the casino operations has not been signed yet.

Efforts are reportedly also being taken to market the condotels to locals as the management hopes to attract guests once it can start operations of the attached water park.

The COA said seven other projects comprising the water park facilities erected for P24,897,600.12 "remain idle and unable to generate income while they continue to deteriorate."

Because of these, auditors voiced concern that ZCSEZA is showing signs that it cannot meet its supposed objective of becoming a "self-reliant and self-sustaining agro-industrial, commercial and financial investment and free port with suitable retirement and residential areas."

"Considering the amount of investments by the Authority, no economic benefits were however derived from these facilities to date. The audit concern on the non-recovery of Authority’s investments is reiterated. The facilities continue to depreciate and are even exposed to further deterioration which clearly shows a waste of government funds. It appears that the Authority was not able to meet the set objectives of being economically-viable Freeport," COA said.

zamboguyxxx

September 21st, 2011, 05:09 AM

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 05:11 AM

^^
:cheers::cheers::cheers:
daming updates

ai huwow.. mas maganda na ang ZCMC.. mas nice na siya.. timing talaga para sa internship namin next year.. hehe..

libris

September 21st, 2011, 05:11 AM

Zamboanga residents reject coal-fired plant

Home Updated September 12, 2011
Philippine Star

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines -- Residents of barangay Talisayan are against the proposed establishment of a coal-fired power plant inside the Zamboanga Ecozone (Ecozone) by the San Ramon Power Incorporated (SRPI).

Barangay Captain of Talisayan Josephine Pareja said in an interview, “yung coal ay marumi. Pag sinunog yung coal may ash yun, saan ilalagay yun? itatambak ng itatambak dito sa amin?”

The barangay council of Talisayan earlier released a barangay resolution dated September 3 entitled a resolution expressing objection to SRPI’s intent to construct and operate a coal-fired power plant.

She explained that in Barangay Talisayan, there is no water source from Zamboanga City Water District. “Sariling kayod ang tubig namin dito. Pag nag pump ng tubig ang coal-fired power plant, ilang million gallon ng tubig ang kukunin nila sa lupa ng talisayan?”

Aside from this, the barangay captain is also worried of the ash that might be emitted by the plant including other toxic substances.

On the benefit of the construction of plant such as employment she said, “sabi nila upon operation only 180 employees from managerial down to the rank and file. Kung I compare mo sa sardines planta namin, 1,000 empleyado sa isang planta pa lang. If they want to compare the power plant to the plant of sardines, napakalayo.”

Pareja denied that the sardine factories near her barangay are using coal. “Ni isang planta wala kaming inaprove na coal. What was explained to us was they will use bunker oil, they will not use coal. Mega Sardines wants a resolution from the barangay and until now, we don’t give them the resolution because we don’t want them to use coal.”

The blackouts according to Pareja is only a threat, “yung blackout, yan ang threat nila, that’s the only threat they got, wala ng iba.”

She is suggesting the SRPI to go to renewable source of energy, “I have nothing against Conal, what I’m against is yung plano nila, yung coal, doon kami kontra. They can shift to other renewable source of energy, they can finance any project for energy. Pag sinabi coal ibang usapan na ito.”

Pareja also issued an appeal to the city government. “Sa city government I’m pleading please wag na ituloy itong coal fired plant sa Talisayan. Sa mga councilor, ang nariiring kong nag sasalita puro district two, my councilors sa District 1 sana protectionan nila kami tulungan at pakingan nila kami.”

The lady barangay captain pledged that she will do everything to stop the project of the SRPI saying, “we talk here about the adverse effects sa residente, protection ng residents ko. I will protect them hangang sa huling araw ko dito sa barangay. Whatever things we can do to stop this we will do it. Kung kailangang namin harangin yung daan haharangin ko yan. Kung kinakailangan, I'm not threatening anybody, but I will move mountain to stop this."

According to Pareja, there are 10,375 residents in her barangay including prisoners from the San Ramon Penal Farm. She assures that even the prisoners will oppose to the idea.

The host barangays of the SRPI includes Talisayan, Pamucutan, and Sinubung. The proposed power plant will be near the three barangays. Zamboanga Today

zamboguyxxx

September 21st, 2011, 05:13 AM

Guys, i will be in Zambo this 24.. Can sumbody help me kung wer ko maka stay nga duol sa Marcian? Cheap hotel/Inn lang na duol sa Marcian Hotel...

Naa lang koy attenan nga seminar..tnx in advance

Magkano budget mo for hotel at ilang days ka mag stay dito? :)

libris

September 21st, 2011, 05:14 AM

Zambo City intensifies breastfeeding campaign

September 16, 2011, 3:21pm
Manila Bulletin

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines (PIA) – To further drum beat and encourage the practice of breastfeeding in the various workplaces here, the City Council enacted Ordinance 377, known as breastfeeding ordinance.

Claudine Uniana of the City Information Office said the ordinance is geared at intensifying the practice of breastfeeding in the city.

Uniana explained that “the ordinance pushes for the establishment of a work environment that fulfills the basic physical, emotional, and psychological needs of mothers and infants, as well as protecting working mothers by providing safe and healthy working conditions, taking into account the maternal functions, facilities, and opportunities that will enable mothers to combine family obligations with work responsibilities.”

She further explained that “Ordinance No. 377 recognizes breast milk as the best source of nutrition for babies, and that breastfeeding promotes the development of emotional bonding between mother and child, bestows upon the newborn infant protection against infection, provides the mother natural contraception after delivery and protects mothers from closely spaced pregnancy.”

Uniana confirmed that the ordinance mandates all private enterprises, government agencies, including their subdivisions and instrumentalities, and Government Owned and Controlled Corporations (GOCCs) in the city to establish lactation stations where working mothers can breastfeed their babies during lactation breaks.

The ordinance clearly states that lactation stations must be equipped with “lavatory for hand-washing unless there is an easily accessible lavatory nearby, refrigeration or appropriate cooling facilities where to store the expressed breast milk, table, comfortable seats, electrical outlets, and other necessary items.

“Nursing mother employees will also be allowed to take break intervals in addition to regular time-off for meals to breastfeed or expressed milk after asking permission from her supervisor,” Uniana said.

Private establishments or government institutions caught violating the ordinance will be imposed a fine amounting to P1,000 for the first offense, for second offense, a fine of P2, 000 and non-extension of Sanitary Permit will be accorded to violators, and a fine of P3,000 and cancellation or revocation of business permits or license to operate for third offense.

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 05:19 AM

ADZU School of Medicine Research Database Utilization

The Ateneo de Zamboanga University School of Medicine possesses a rich bank of community-based researches done by each individual graduate since its first batch in 1998. Moreover, there has been a continuous contribution of researches done by the faculty under the Master in Public Health and Master in Health Professions Education programs of the Graduate School in conjunction with the ADZU-SOM. As such, the wide array of researches provides future students and rural-based practicing physicians a treasure-trove of evidence about community-based health problems. In late 2007, the Telehealth Office of the School of Medicine launched the ADZU-SOM Research Database, a web-based library of all the researches produced by graduates and faculty of the school. Reached from the ADZU-SOM website through the icon on health research database, the user is led to the search window of the database. The user can download full-text articles for free from this site with no added costs. The database was opened to the public in February 2008. From February 2008 to May 2009, there are a total of 289 theses in archive with 211 produced by the doctor of medicine graduates, 76 produced by the Master in Public Health program graduates, and 2 produced by the Master in Health Professions Education graduates. There are a total of 1,268 visits to the site with 37.6% of the visits referred by search engines and 36.2% of the visits by direct visit to the site. Of the 1,268 visits, 658 are considered as new visits. The utilization of the database was highest in May of 2009 and in November of 2008, the time where most level 4 students and Master in Public Health students prepare for their thesis proposal defense, respectively. With more students enrolling in the first year level, it is expected that the utilization of the database will increase. The School of Medicine faces more challenges as the utilization also may increase from the widespread availability of these researches in the world wide web.

BEMBOi

September 21st, 2011, 05:23 AM

Magkano budget mo for hotel at ilang days ka mag stay dito? :)

2am sa sept.25 ako darating dyan.. uuwi din ako sa 12noon sa september 25...:)

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 05:32 AM

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 05:37 AM

This is from a very reliable source. Some influential members of Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce had a dinner meeting with the mayor recently. They tried to convince the mayor to stop or delay the entry of mall developers in the city. When the mayor refused, they threatened to pull out all their businesses in the city. You know what the mayor replied? YOU CAN ALL GET OUT OF ZAMBOANGA! I WILL NOT STOP YOU! The businessmen were shocked. Perhaps, even they are wondering what ever happened to the "FRUITFUL" relationship they had with the mayor the past years. Siguro chene ken ya ase :bash: kunel mayor poreso yan realized ya ele di suu mal trabaho y desicion.:)

i have nothing against mga tsino de zamboanga.. pero nuay gaud kasi chance di ila mga tienda aki.. kabar karo pa ta bende el mga items di ila.. puro pa gayod outdated! tsk.. bueno ya lang kel ancna ya abla kanila si mayor.. para disperta tambien sila.. kumpyansa kasi gayod esos eh.. nah ara ya pruba sila.. dol akel lang se fight di ortiz pati di mayweather.. if you know what i mean.. hehe..

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 05:47 AM

Sprawling Zamboanga City

old pic
http://www.manilaoldtimer.net/Provinces/9%20IX%20Zamboanga%20del%20Sur.jpg

eto old pic palang.. kosa ya lang cguro c nuebo el pic.. ANIMO ZAMBOANGA!

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 05:50 AM

Tito Ayala de Zobel, calling calling!!! :rofl:

huy janjalani! ken daw iyo? hehe.. bien active gale gaud ah.. hehe.. nuay mas ya yo aguanta.. ya entra lang gayod iyo siyempre aki.. haha..

mbell_791983

September 21st, 2011, 06:00 AM

This is from a very reliable source. Some influential members of Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce had a dinner meeting with the mayor recently. They tried to convince the mayor to stop or delay the entry of mall developers in the city. When the mayor refused, they threatened to pull out all their businesses in the city. You know what the mayor replied? YOU CAN ALL GET OUT OF ZAMBOANGA! I WILL NOT STOP YOU! The businessmen were shocked. Perhaps, even they are wondering what ever happened to the "FRUITFUL" relationship they had with the mayor the past years. Siguro chene ken ya ase :bash: kunel mayor poreso yan realized ya ele di suu mal trabaho y desicion.:)

Where did you get that reliable source? If this is true, then the influential local businessmen will be sent out by Mayor Lobregat from Zamboanga kasi puro peke lahat binebenta nila.... tampa sikat gayut el maga local chinese businessmen...

Then what happens next when the Mayor replied that they can get out of Zamboanga?

But I think titiis na lang tayo na walang mga magagandang bilhin doon kung sakaling mapull-out na ang mga businesses ng mga anti-SM/anti-Gaisano/anti-Robi na local businessmen hanggang dumating na ang SM/Robi/Gaisano...

Kudos to Mayor Lobregat, you have listened to the needing public...

mbell_791983

September 21st, 2011, 06:01 AM

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saan to?[/QUOTE]

Ayala-Recodo Area

zamboguyxxx

September 21st, 2011, 06:32 AM

2am sa sept.25 ako darating dyan.. uuwi din ako sa 12noon sa september 25...:)

Ganun? I thot aabot ka kahit 24 hours man lang. I suggest you adjust the time of your departure na lang para darating ka dito ng 5 or 6 am tapos tambay ka na lang sa Jollibee-Camins or Chowking-Camins before going to Marcian for the seminar. Maka save ka pa dahil hindi ka na mag hotel. Mag aircon bus ka na lang para kahit hindi ka na maligo bago mag attend ng seminar ok lang.:)

habagatcentral1

September 21st, 2011, 06:32 AM

Aeropuerto Internacional de Zamboanga
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yn_uLLrIyyw/TnllZc00S-I/AAAAAAAABvo/gzlQrWQuE7g/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0057.jpg

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-hzC7d58zWR4/TnlljAD8WRI/AAAAAAAABwA/xxPiLvhw9a4/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0063.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zzb4hxrzPM4/Tnllsy5To9I/AAAAAAAABwQ/smJdRUBlcDk/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0001.jpg

I was surprised that the golf course and the airport itself doesn't have a fence between them...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zHqXQn5XBPg/Tnlj2VmgkjI/AAAAAAAABsk/BEoVjiW8J8s/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0005.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EW-u4_DALd8/Tnlj62QHqKI/AAAAAAAABsw/YOLcP52rMmI/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0008.jpg

https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_XPyaQJw1YA/TnlkAU2P1lI/AAAAAAAABs0/invyL43wuSw/s640/ZamboangaAirport_0011.jpg

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-UAXKC7kMvEQ/TnlktXGBd2I/AAAAAAAABuE/YJlEfmCMpy0/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0029.jpg

Pre-departure area still underworks
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P0xCwuSIKHw/Tnlk64IjKpI/AAAAAAAABuk/vHMiz9JDKJ8/s800/ZamboangaAirport_0040.jpg

BEMBOi

September 21st, 2011, 06:35 AM

Ganun? I thot aabot ka kahit 24 hours man lang. I suggest you adjust the time of your departure na lang para darating ka dito ng 5 or 6 am tapos tambay ka na lang sa Jollibee-Camins or Chowking-Camins before going to Marcian for the seminar. Maka save ka pa dahil hindi ka na mag hotel. Mag aircon bus ka na lang para kahit hindi ka na maligo bago mag attend ng seminar ok lang.:)

Ganun ba..24hours ba yung jolibee dyan sa camins?

Tnx sa info zambo.. Di ko kasi kabisado ang zamboanga ehh.. Sana may maka-usap naman ako habng nag papalipas ng oras...

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 06:46 AM

Ganun ba..24hours ba yung jolibee dyan sa camins?

Tnx sa info zambo.. Di ko kasi kabisado ang zamboanga ehh.. Sana may maka-usap naman ako habng nag papalipas ng oras...
meron yan
be friendly lang :okay:

BEMBOi

September 21st, 2011, 06:48 AM

meron yan
be friendly lang :okay:

Nah..travel moto ko kaya... DONT TALK TO STRANGERS...:)

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 06:49 AM

Nah..travel moto ko kaya... DONT TALK TO STRANGERS...:)
:lol:

BEMBOi

September 21st, 2011, 06:50 AM

:):lol:

zamboguyxxx

September 21st, 2011, 07:09 AM

Ganun ba..24hours ba yung jolibee dyan sa camins?

Tnx sa info zambo.. Di ko kasi kabisado ang zamboanga ehh.. Sana may maka-usap naman ako habng nag papalipas ng oras...

Yes, 24 hours ang Jollibee-Camins at Chowking-Camins. A few meters away lang naman yan pareho sa Marcian. Kung gusto mo may makausap na forumer baka mahirap kasi madaling araw ang dating mo. I'm sure lahat kami naghihilik pa niyan.:lol:

BEMBOi

September 21st, 2011, 07:11 AM

Yes, 24 hours ang Jollibee-Camins at Chowking-Camins. A few meters away lang naman yan pareho sa Marcian. Kung gusto mo may makausap na forumer baka mahirap kasi madaling araw ang dating mo. I'm sure lahat kami naghihilik pa niyan.:lol:

Ehehe.. Ok lang..sige2 po salamat sa info

gangsta_jack

September 21st, 2011, 07:12 AM

gangsta_jack

September 21st, 2011, 07:14 AM

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be concluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.

finally!!! tiempo ya tamen del zamboanga Y butuan. :cheers::cheers::cheers:

gangsta_jack

September 21st, 2011, 07:18 AM

ako! :cheers2:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398534307.jpg

i like this pic! nice panoramic shot! :cheers::cheers::cheers:

marlowe_cano

September 21st, 2011, 07:21 AM

football is really getting popular in our country nowadays.. being a football player myself, i am very thankful and very much delighted to see and hear people talk about football.. nagigising na siguro ang mga filipino na football is the right sport for us.. mabibilis tayong mga filipino kahit hindi matangkad.. bueno ya lang aki na zamboanga, mafuersa kita na football.. tiene kita aki kultura na football.. it's wonderful, our country joins the world in playing football.. ARIBA AZKALS! ADELANTE FUTBOLEROS! VIVA ZAMBOANGA!

cuhido! conose yo kombos! ::banana::nuts::)

marlowe_cano

September 21st, 2011, 07:26 AM

@habagatcentral :I was surprised that the golf course and the airport itself doesn't have a fence between them...

it only shows how SAFE the city is. ;) :lol:

mamai16

September 21st, 2011, 09:50 AM

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/uploads/image/news_/top%20pic03.jpg

SM is eyeing two more malls in Mindanao within the next three years, he said, citing Zamboanga City and Butuan City as the most likely locations.

He said the acquisition of the land was yet to be concluded in Butuan City.

http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761

______________________

WOW! "the MOST likely locations"

May lupa na pala sila dito (yung sa Nunez?). :cheers: sa Butuan kasi yet to be concluded pa di namention yung sa Zamboanga.

helu Ever1!! this is the best Good news i've ever read... tagal na talaga to inantay ng zamboanga.... mas super sasaya pa tayo kung mag simula na ang construction at pinaka super saya na sa opening day!! hehehe... more progress to us...

mamai16

September 21st, 2011, 10:02 AM

PLAZA PERSHING UPDATE:

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398534307.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533231.jpg

The replicated Pergola/Arbor:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533237.jpg

PASEO UPDATES:

Dancing Fountain:
http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533228.jpg

http://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL1164/13390383/23892931/398533230.jpg

hala! mucho ya gale pwede mira na paseo y na plaza pershing...

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 10:17 AM

cuhido! conose yo kombos! ::banana::nuts::)

haha.. ya ase man tamen yo kunakel bisto para undrato lang konose.. if have time.. man kwento ta.. manada ya iyo kosa nusabe about na ciudad de zamboanga.. talya kasi pirmi ariba na monte.. nuebo ya lang tamen olet ya abaha.. byen hangul gane iyo.. btw, been to gaisano and rob na pagadian city.. nuay tanto laman el diila mga tienda.. nuay tamen tanto hente ta anda.. hinde pa gayod ready el pagadian city para na maga grande malls.. palta pa gayod briefing na mga hente de alya.. tan sayang iyo con el gaisano alya.. aqui ya lang era kel ya planta mas bueno pa.. kabar di ila robinsons alya tan rent lang na un government owned building.. that's what i heard na mga locals de alya..

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 10:19 AM

ICAS Elementary Campus-Jumbo bridge Area, Tetuan

i really like this place.. bale el lugar para huga un huego de futbol..

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 10:22 AM

un prigunta..

pakemodo man post pictures?

Mount Vesuvius

September 21st, 2011, 10:35 AM

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ya pwede yo kel le alyi na mga uno del mga forumers kay ya gusto le el mga tricycles kay it reminded him/her el tuk tuk del thailand.. I am actually not in favor of the current transportation system in zamboanga.. pero since nuay man ken tan action tanto.. mas bale era para man attract kita mga turista pone "taxi" sign.. nusabe iyo if tiene ba otro ciudad ken ya ase ansina..

marlowe_cano

September 21st, 2011, 01:10 PM

haha.. ya ase man tamen yo kunakel bisto para undrato lang konose.. if have time.. man kwento ta.. manada ya iyo kosa nusabe about na ciudad de zamboanga.. talya kasi pirmi ariba na monte.. nuebo ya lang tamen olet ya abaha.. byen hangul gane iyo.. btw, been to gaisano and rob na pagadian city.. nuay tanto laman el diila mga tienda.. nuay tamen tanto hente ta anda.. hinde pa gayod ready el pagadian city para na maga grande malls.. palta pa gayod briefing na mga hente de alya.. tan sayang iyo con el gaisano alya.. aqui ya lang era kel ya planta mas bueno pa.. kabar di ila robinsons alya tan rent lang na un government owned building.. that's what i heard na mga locals de alya..

^^
el commento por el soccer pa lang, ALAM NA!!! Buahahahha! :lol:

marlowe_cano

September 21st, 2011, 01:12 PM

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:27 PM

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It's nice to see golfers @ Edwin Andrews Airbase Golf Course :okay:

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:30 PM

diba Royal Air force to? may flag siya ng Great Britain.

Yup. I just used the picture for preference.

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:30 PM

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:38 PM

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Mayor Celso Lobregat and Fr. Andy Barcelo alight from the Aero Majestic Airways plane during blessing rites early at the airport hangar Monday morning marking the start of the Zambo-Cagayan route. The Zamboanga-Dipolog route will begin Sept. 27 with a promo fare rate of P999. -- JOEY BAUTISTA

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:41 PM

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May bagong welcome sign pala sa airport. "Bienvenidos a Ciudad de Zamboanga".. parang sa Spain or other Latin Countries ka lang. :cheers1:

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:47 PM

‘Asia’s Latin City’ tag suits global taste — NCCA official
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 16:51

The chairman of the National Committee on Museums of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has expressed high regard to the city’s new branding “Asia’s Latin City” saying it aptly positions the city in the global market.

Dr. Antonio Montalvan II cited Zamboanga City under the leadership of Mayor Celso Lobregat in his September 19 column “Kris-Crossing Mindanao” entitled ‘Polska kay ganda’, as one of the only two cities in the Philippines that “understood the value of slogans in the world arena”.

“So far, only Cebu and Zamboanga have understood the value of slogans in the world arena. Many of our city slogans are run-of-the-mill types that offer “rural” attractions rather than project global appeal. That should be the first object of any image-overhauling move”, Montalvan, who is also a known Mindanao anthropologist and ethnohistorian said in his article.

Montalvan’s column devotes a great deal on the study of tourism slogans in the Asia Pacific Region, emphasizing that “Asia” is the key word. He cited the efforts of Malaysia which adopted the slogan “Malaysia truly Asia”, Hongkong which touts itself as “Asia’s World City”, Korea branded as “Soul of Asia” and several others which are paying off in as far as attracting global visitors.

“We need not look far”, the columnist said as there are also areas in the Philippines that have discarded their old sobriquets and are now known in the global tourism market.

Tourism, he said “is a game of perception that certainly includes a script employing much “folklorizing”, “ethnicizing”, “exoticizing”. He stressed further “in the game of global tourism, one has to satisfy the global taste for “other-ness” and project an image of exotic-ness. Anthropologists find that absurd. What place in the world has remain unperturbed, undisturbed by visitors? But that is the game.”

He continued: “One surprising player in that game is Zamboanga City. It suffers from the strife-torn image of southern Mindanao. Its proximity to Basilan is something it cannot avoid. Mayor Celso Lobregat often laments that being the civic center of the Zamboanga Peninsula and the vast Sulu archipelago, any news of war that takes place within the region is often datelined and filed in Zamboanga City, even if it did not happen there. That is certainly a problem in the game of perception. But against that tide, the mayor has stopped the use of its traditional slogan “City of Flowers”, which really did not excite much interest among global tourists. Today, Zamboanga City is “Asia’s Latin City”, thus positioning itself as another exotic destination for the traveller looking to Asia for an experience of that “other-ness”.

Montalvan affirmed that Philippine cities must do no less stressing that slogans like “the friendliest city”, “city of bloom, blossom and boom” or the “city of smiles” “simply tell us that we have yet to step into the global dimensions of the game.”

“We have yet to learn the ropes. Our slogans address only the local, not the global. We have yet to see that an expanding global inter-connectedness is opening up to new local meanings, self-images, representations best played in a competitive global arena”, the columnist said adding though that aside from the slogan there are other considerations that are equally critical.

Dr. Montalvan is a Ford Foundation scholar for the doctorate in anthropology on Mindanao Studies with the Mindanao Anthropology Consortium. He has written articles about Mindanao history and culture in academic journals and contributes a monthly column to the Philippine Daily Inquirer. — Sheila Covarrubias/City Hall PIO

source (http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2561-asias-latin-city-tag-suits-global-taste--ncca-official-.html)

:banana2:

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 01:49 PM

marlowe_cano

September 21st, 2011, 01:52 PM

^^

yes, indeed! we have to play the game internationally already. Be globally-competitive! And definitely, ZC is catching on it!
VIVA ZAMBOANGA! TRULY HERMOSA! :hug:

sternocleidomastoid

September 21st, 2011, 01:54 PM

MALLS! MALLS! MALLS!
I N T H E N E W S

SM (http://www.smprime.com/smprime/?p=587&type=2&sec=49&aid=9761)

Robinsons (http://www.philippinestodayus.com/news/business/robinsons-mall-to-rise-in-zamboanga-city/)

Gaisano (http://www.zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2369-chinese-bizmen-explore-zambos-potentials-.html)

Alta (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/zamboanga/local-news/2011/09/05/chinese-businessmen-eye-investments-zamboanga-177485)Mall (http://www.zambotimes.com/archives/37433-Chinese-businessmen-eye-real-estate-investment-in-Zambo.html)

Undisclosed Mall (https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/s720x720/317573_253100294729379_117385984967478_704183_1477834304_n.jpg)

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 01:54 PM

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 01:55 PM

^^

yes, indeed! we have to play the game internationally already. Be globally-competitive! And definitely, ZC is catching on it! VIVA ZAMBOANGA! TRULY HERMOSA! ;)
:cheers:

sternocleidomastoid

September 21st, 2011, 01:57 PM

Ganun ba..24hours ba yung jolibee dyan sa camins?

Tnx sa info zambo.. Di ko kasi kabisado ang zamboanga ehh.. Sana may maka-usap naman ako habng nag papalipas ng oras...

Jollibee and Chowking in Camins are wi-fi hotspots. You may talk to people from home if you want to.

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 02:00 PM

^^

yes, indeed! we have to play the game internationally already. Be globally-competitive! And definitely, ZC is catching on it!
VIVA ZAMBOANGA! TRULY HERMOSA! :hug:

Soon we will be Globally known. We just need to promote Zamboanga City more. I hope we will be featured in International Travel Channels like Discovery TLC and many more to further boost Zamboanga's Tourism potentials.

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 02:01 PM

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 02:06 PM

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Mayor Celso Lobregat inspects the Curuan National High School campus where a 3-storey school building is undergoing construction before spearheading the barangay fiscal administration forum at the school's multi-purpose hall Tuesday. JOEY BAUTISTA

marlowe_cano

September 21st, 2011, 02:06 PM

^^

I agree though on @HabagatCentral's statements. the good and the not-so-good.

Zamboanga has so many potentials. It's only within us to maximize THESE potentials!

Culinary Tourism? DEFINITELY! :hug:

‘Asia’s Latin City’ tag suits global taste — NCCA official
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 16:51

The chairman of the National Committee on Museums of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) has expressed high regard to the city’s new branding “Asia’s Latin City” saying it aptly positions the city in the global market.

Dr. Antonio Montalvan II cited Zamboanga City under the leadership of Mayor Celso Lobregat in his September 19 column “Kris-Crossing Mindanao” entitled ‘Polska kay ganda’, as one of the only two cities in the Philippines that “understood the value of slogans in the world arena”.

“So far, only Cebu and Zamboanga have understood the value of slogans in the world arena. Many of our city slogans are run-of-the-mill types that offer “rural” attractions rather than project global appeal. That should be the first object of any image-overhauling move”, Montalvan, who is also a known Mindanao anthropologist and ethnohistorian said in his article.

Montalvan’s column devotes a great deal on the study of tourism slogans in the Asia Pacific Region, emphasizing that “Asia” is the key word. He cited the efforts of Malaysia which adopted the slogan “Malaysia truly Asia”, Hongkong which touts itself as “Asia’s World City”, Korea branded as “Soul of Asia” and several others which are paying off in as far as attracting global visitors.

“We need not look far”, the columnist said as there are also areas in the Philippines that have discarded their old sobriquets and are now known in the global tourism market.

Tourism, he said “is a game of perception that certainly includes a script employing much “folklorizing”, “ethnicizing”, “exoticizing”. He stressed further “in the game of global tourism, one has to satisfy the global taste for “other-ness” and project an image of exotic-ness. Anthropologists find that absurd. What place in the world has remain unperturbed, undisturbed by visitors? But that is the game.”

He continued: “One surprising player in that game is Zamboanga City. It suffers from the strife-torn image of southern Mindanao. Its proximity to Basilan is something it cannot avoid. Mayor Celso Lobregat often laments that being the civic center of the Zamboanga Peninsula and the vast Sulu archipelago, any news of war that takes place within the region is often datelined and filed in Zamboanga City, even if it did not happen there. That is certainly a problem in the game of perception. But against that tide, the mayor has stopped the use of its traditional slogan “City of Flowers”, which really did not excite much interest among global tourists. Today, Zamboanga City is “Asia’s Latin City”, thus positioning itself as another exotic destination for the traveller looking to Asia for an experience of that “other-ness”.

Montalvan affirmed that Philippine cities must do no less stressing that slogans like “the friendliest city”, “city of bloom, blossom and boom” or the “city of smiles” “simply tell us that we have yet to step into the global dimensions of the game.” ..... — Sheila Covarrubias/City Hall PIO

source (http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2561-asias-latin-city-tag-suits-global-taste--ncca-official-.html)

:applause: :applause::applause: to Asia's Latin City

Speaking of which....

Here'a a still-teaser. :cheers:

Zamboanga Food Festival 2011
September 23-24, 2011

The Food Festival Celebration is in line with City Tourism Week.
The event is organized by City Tourism
in-coordination with City Tourism, City Government of Zamboanga, San Miguel Beer and Unilever

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Photo by Jigs Nep

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 02:10 PM

^^

110 % agree! We have it all in Zamboanga, we just need to step it up further. Exotic Places, Foods, Culture, Language, etc. For me, we are the MOST UNIQUE amongst cities in the Philippines. :okay:

12jairien14

September 21st, 2011, 02:12 PM

YoungBeef

September 21st, 2011, 02:23 PM

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 02:27 PM

^^

SOON! SOON! SOON! :cheers1:

Chrisvenz

September 21st, 2011, 02:28 PM

YoungBeef

September 21st, 2011, 02:33 PM

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 02:36 PM

Senate committee OKs Fabian Watershed Bill (http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2565-senate-committee-oks-fabian-watershed-bill.html)
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 16:58

Consolidated House Bill No. 4830 progressed one step forward after the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources approved the measure yesterday morning during its regular session at the Jose P Laurel session hall of the Upper house.

Committee chairman Senator Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero gave the bill principally authored by Zamboanga City 2nd District Rep. Erbie A. Fabian its approval and sent the measure to a technical working group for consolidation and approval by the Senate’s plenary session before it gets sent to President Noynoy Aquino to finally certify the measure into law.

The bill elevated to the upper house after gaining House approval, seeks the establishment of the Pasonanca Watershed Forest Reserve as a protected area under the category of natural park and providing thereof for its management and for other purposes.

Approved House Bill 4830 was introduced in Senate by Reps. Francisco T. Matugas, House Committee chair on Environment and Natural Resources and Jose Emilio Abaya, chair of the House Appropriations Committee and was championed in the upper house as Senate Bill No. 2144 by Sen. Pia Cayetano.

The Pasonanca Watershed bill sailed through the committee hearing and passed muster with principal author Rep. Fabian and his staff in attendance.
Senator Escudero assured the Zamboanga solon of the bill passage and requested all pertinent papers be submitted to his committee soonest for consolidation.

Rep. Fabian expressed gratitude to Sen. Escudero for the swift approval of his measure and said the landmark bill is a legacy for all of Zamboanga City as the measure will protect the vital Pasonanca watershed area, the main source of potable water for the city’s over 65,000 consumers.

Fabian also took time to extend his gratitude to his House colleagues anew for passing the measure enabling early deliberations on the measure for its possible passage into law in this 15th Congress.

Another Fabian bill now in the Senate awaiting deliberation is House Bill No. 425 which seeks to increase the current bed capacity of the Zamboanga City Medical Center from 250 to 500.

It has mustered House approval too and is with the Committee of Sen. Pia Cayetano for the formulation of a counterpart bill in the Senate.

YoungBeef

September 21st, 2011, 02:37 PM

^^

SOON! SOON! SOON! :cheers1:

^^
Cheers to that! :cheers:

Funny! Seriously? Ashes? That would depend on the machine that the company will install and use. There are coal power plants in other parts of Mindanao that uses hi-tech machines so that it will not affect its environment. Plus, this will help the city in its energy crisis and high price. The government will not approved this if the proposed coal power plant will affect the environment, the people and the places.

^^
People ALWAYS jump to conclusion without at least searching for sufficient information to support it. :ohno:

chuck23

September 21st, 2011, 02:38 PM

Valesco pushes for ecological protection to save ZC tarsiers (http://zamboangatimes.ph/top-news/2557-valesco-pushes-for-ecological-protection-to-save-zc-tarsiers.html)
Wednesday, 21 September 2011 16:48

Councilor Rogelio ‘Gerky’ Valesco is pushing for ecological legislative measures at the Sangguniang Panlungsod by authoring two resolutions that call for the protection of the tarsiers and its natural habitats in areas where tarsiers are found.

In yesterday’s regular session of the City Council, Valesco who visited La Paz over the weekend passed two resolutions — one that prohibits people to kill, hunt, and capture tarsiers for private keeping and the other for the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) as well as the stakeholders in the barangays to also protect the tarsiers and their natural habitats.

“Tarsiers are endangered species. We should feel fortunate that they exist in about seven barangays in our city. Not only in Bohol and Palawan, tarsiers are also in Zamboanga. And it is imperative that we should protect them and their natural habitats,” Valesco said.

Known as “chonggo mago”in Chabacano, the tarsiers can be found in La Paz, Pasonanca watershed, Baluno, Dulian, Lumayang, Tolosa and Upper Bunguiao, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Last Saturday, Valesco was in La Paz and had a dialogue with the people and some barangay officials. Valesco was informed that the reason why the tarsiers have gone down from the mountains was due to the reported rampant tree cutting.

“Ta owi kita cay tiene gane maga quien ta corta palo arriba para hace carbon, poreso se maga chonggo mago ta abaha ya,” (we know of people cutting down trees in the upper portion of La Paz, this is why the tarsiers are coming down,” said La Paz Barangay Kagawad Gardie dela Serna.

“Last week two tarsiers were found at Purok 6. The said village is one of the populated areas in La Paz. They (tarsiers) sort of relocating themselves because of alleged tree cutting activities in the hinterlands,” Valesco said. One tarsier was released into the wild by Mayor Celso Lobregat and Valesco while the other one with wounds expired at the veterinarian’s clinic.

The Council unanimously approved Valesco’s resolutions and called for a review on the regulations and usage of chainsaws and powersaws in the forest of Zamboanga.
In previous years, Valesco also authored resolutions calling for the protection of caves, forest, rivers, and falls in the city for ecological and tourism purposes. — Marcialisa Lim