I love ZAMBOAngA!!! :rock:

I think Davao and Zamboanga are truly the MODEL cities of Mindanao island. First, both cities hv distinct culture that is unique from others. Second, these are the only cities in the island dat have real international flights. Third, both cities have deep history, they both established identities, example: zambo=vintas, davao: mt. apo.

Hope to visit your very hermosa city soOn!!!! :):cheers::):cheers::):cheers::):cheers::)

addendum: both cities are "classy" culturally and historically speaking :cheers: ellas son no TH :lol:

addendum: both cities are "classy" culturally and historically speaking :cheers: ellas son no TH :lol:

i affirm..

ZAMBOANGA CATHEDRAL

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ZAMBOANGA CATHEDRAL

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how old is the church structure? it doesn't look that antique?


btw, are you an underwear model? :) ad majorem dei gloriam ;) :cheers:
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i affirm..

gracias!!! :cheers:

how old is the church structure? it doesn't look that antique?

I DUNNO

btw, are you an underwear model? :) ad majorem dei gloriam ;) :cheers:
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nope. trip lang mag pictorial na naka underwear:lol:

how old is the church structure? it doesn't look that antique?


btw, are you an underwear model? :) ad majorem dei gloriam ;) :cheers:
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yeah chris are u a underwear model? or model ka talaga?

:banana:

... what's the oldest church structure in zc?


nope. trip lang mag pictorial na naka underwear:lol:

OT: i love to have a larger copy of the picture. :) thanks in advance. ;)

[QUOTE=neyoneyo80;26161650]... what's the oldest church structure in zc?

Fort Pilar Shrine is the oldest church structure in ZC even in the whole mindanao too, more than 373 Years na kasi itong structure since 1635...

then the Cathedral is the Most Modern Church Structure in the whole Mindanao the only one church that has a complete facilities such Elevator na di2 lng meron...:cheers:

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yeah chris are u a underwear model? or model ka talaga?

:banana:

:lol::lol::lol: No Comment....:lol::lol::lol:

WHY DO BUSINESS IN ZAMBOANGA CITY ?






The primordial goal of Zamboanga City along with her constituents is to see a fully -industrialized and developed city that is economically flourished with the entry of foreign and domestic capital that will create profitable industries thereby, providing employment and livelihood opportunities to its people, harnessing economic competitiveness in various economic business centers, and diversifying products and services which are sold to the internal and external markets.


With its financial and economic capital as engines of socio- economic growth, Zamboanga City's policy of attracting and welcoming local and foreign investors could undeniably result to a more equitable distribution of wealth and a sustainable, moral, just, habitable and prosperous "Asia's Latin City" imbued with culturally enriched, globally competitive and empowered community.


In order to attain all these, the City of Zamboanga is proud to set forth its competitive economic advantages and business agenda over other cities in the Region. Thus, what makes Zamboanga City an investor- friendly business spot ? Is Zamboanga worth investing your time, money and efffort ?

The answer is a big YES !


Here are 15 reasons :


1. Physical Characteristics

The City's physical characteristics have the following advantages :
> It has an even distribution of rainfall.
> It has no liquefaction prone area.
> It is outside of the typhoon belt.
> It is outside of major fault lines / no active volcanoes.


2. Geographical Advantages

- Zamboanga City is the gateway to BIMP - EAGA ( Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines -East Asia Growth Area ) ---- the only international airport and international seaport in the region.

- It is the only city with an Economic Zone ( Ecozone ) and Freeport in the Visayas and Mindanao.

- The City is accessible by air and sea from the key centers of Manila, Cebu and Davao.

- It is the transshipment point for domestically and internationally traded products.

- There are vessels plying Zamboanga - Sandakan, Malaysia route.


3. Key Economic Advantages


- The City's profitable and sustainable economic activities are manufacturing, service establishment, trading, exports and agri-fishery.
- The City is also known as the Sardine Capital of the Philippines, and the commercial, industrial, banking, education, convention, sports, medical, tourism, and de-facto government center of the Region.


4. Cheapest Utility rates

Electric and water costs in the City are the cheapest in the region and one of lowest in the country.



5. Presence of Regional Financial Center

The City accounts for 40% of commercial banks in the region. This means you can open an account from various commercial and even government banks located in the City.



6. Presence of Regional Educational Center

- It has 3 universities, 16 tertiary schools, 28 vocational schools, and 8 research institutions - -among which is the coconut research center in the country.

- The only City in the Region with a medical school.


7. Human Resource Competitiveness


It has the biggest number of professional and skilled workers in the Region.



8. Easiest Access to Transportation

Zamboanga City is well known for its faster, cheaper and accessible modes of transportation.


9. Complete Medical Facilities

The City is endowed with the most complete and up-to-date medical facilities and medical expertise or specialists in the entire Region.


10. Toursim Center of the Region


With its rich flora and fauna, wide array of luxurious white beaches and resorts as well as sumptuous and mouth watering seafood and local dishes, Zamboanga City has accounted for 66.8% tourist arrival compared to other cities and provinces in the Region.


11. Tax Incentives


It offers tax incentives for investors, ( see City Investment Incentive Code Ordinace No. 259 , Series of 2003 )


12. Political Stability


The establishment of two congressional districts directed the City Government even more to a common goal of effective and efficient public service delivery anchored on good governance, as well as accountability and transparency in the local government which includes business operations and other economic activities .


13. Investors' Rights and Privileges

-In order to enhance investor confidence in the City, prospective investors will be provided with a concise and comprehensive information on the economic priorities of the City Government, including target investment areas and general conditions applicable to incoming direct private investments.

- They will likewise be informed about the stability, growth and profit in their operations and the formulation of policies and ordinances that affect investments.

- Prospective investors would be kept abreast about investment evaluation criteria and procedures to enhance tranparency in the process of granting government incentives.

-They shall be provided with construction of access road and drainage and facilitate the connection from plant site to national highway, and the connection of utilities to the plant site provided that the right-of-way shall have been donated to the City of Zamboanga.


14. Industrial Peace among Investors

The City Government of Zamboanga through the Local Investment Board shall endeavor to maintain industrial peace through negotiations and agreement for a moratorium from strikes & approval of the registration.


15. Investment Incentives in Favor of the Investor

The City of Zamboanga through the Local Investment Board shall resolve all doubts concerning the benefits and incentives granted under the ordinances enacted for the purpose of encouraging investment, in favor of the investor.


With all these benefits, rights and privileges laid down by the city government, Zamboanga City, Asia's only Latin City, is worth exploring.

Zamboanga’s tremendous diversity of people and culture, its vibrant economy, its potentials and unique location, it’s people’s distinct charm and hospitality make Zamboanga the undisputed epicenter of activities ….evolving, reinvigorating, emerging as a unique premiere city of Southeast Asia that is not only a tourist haven but also a melting pot of profitable business enterprises and economic growth opportunities.

List of Financial Institution in Zamboanga City as of Year 2008

Public Financial Institution

Al-Amanah Islamic Investment Bank of the Philippines (Islamic Bank - Lucia Chiong Building Gov. Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City
Development Bank of the Philippines - Don Pablo Lorenzo St., Zamboanga City
Land Bank of the Philippines B1 (Main Branch) - Zone IV, beside's Lantaka Hotel, Zamboanga City
Land Bank of the Philippines B2 - Veterans Ave., Zamboanga City
Land Bank of the Philippines B3 - Baliwan, Zamboanga City

Private Local (minor) Financial Institution

Asia United Bank - AUB Bldg., Nuñez Avenue Extn Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City
Bank of Commerce Ph. B1 (Main Branch) - Grand Astoria Hotel Bldg. Mayor Jaldon St., Zamboanga City
Bank of Commerce Ph. B2 - Veterans-Avenue cor.Camanchile St., Zamboanga City
East West Bank (Philippines) - N.S. Valderrosa St corner Corcuerra St, Zamboanga City
Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM) B1 (Main Branch) - G/F, INTERCO BLDG., N. S. VALDERROSA ST., ZAMBOANGA CITY
Philippine Bank of Communications (PBCOM) B2- HC BLDG. VETERANS AVE., ZAMBOANGA CITY
Philippine Veterans Bank - .Gov. Lim Ave., cor. Saavedra St., Zamboanga City
One Network Bank B1 - Governor Lim Building, Governor Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City
One Network Bank B2 - Ma. Clara Lobregat Highway, Guiwan, Zamboanga City
One Network Bank (Main Branch) B3 - ONB building, Governor Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City

Private Local (major) Financial Institution

Allied Bank B1 - Ciudad Medical Zamboanga Bldg. Nunez Extension St., Zamboanga City
Allied Bank B2 (Main Branch) - Mayor MS Jaldon St., Sucabon, Zamboanga City
Allied Bank B3 - Zamboanga Doctors Hospital, G/F Annex Bldg., Veterans Avenue Zamboanga City
Allied Bank B4 - G/F Blue Shark Hotel, Canelar St. Zamboanga City
Allied Bank B5 - Mayor Ma. Clara Lobregat Highway Guiwan, Zamboanga City
Allied Bank B6 - San Jose Road, Zamboanga City
Banco de Oro UniBank (Main Branch) B1 - Gov. Lim Avenue cor. Saavedra St., Zamboanga City
Banco de Oro UniBank (former EPCI bank) B2 - Canelar street, Zamboanga City
Bank of the Philippine Islands B1 - G/F YBT Building MCLL Highway, Guiwan, Zamboanga City
Bank of the Philippine Islands B2 - Mayor Cesar Climaco Avenue, Zamboanga City
Bank of the Philippine Islands (Main Branch) B3 - Valderosa corner Corcuera Sts., Zamboanga City (Oldest Bank in Mindanao)
Bank of the Philippine Islands B4 - Veterans avenue, Zamboanga City
Chinabank (Main Branch) B1 - G/F yang’s Tower, M.C. Lobregat National Highway, Guiwan, Zamboanga City
Chinabank B2 - CBC-Building, Gov. Lim Avenue corner Nunez Street, Zamboanga City
Metro Bank B1 - ABH Building, Zamboanga City
Metro Bank (Main Branch) B2 - Veterans Ave., Zamboanga City
Metro Bank B3 - Governor Lim Avenue, Zamboanga City
Philippine National Bank (Main Branch) B1 - A. Eustaquio Quadrangle, J.S. Alano St. Zamboanga City
Philippine National Bank B2 - Vuenavista Street, Zamboanga City
Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) - cor. Tomas Claudio and Barcelona Sts., Zamboanga City
Security Bank - Veterans Avenue, Zamboanga City
Union Bank of the Philippines B1 - Orion Cineplex Bldg., Pilar Street, Zamboanga City
Union Bank of the Philippines (former I bank) Main Branch B2 - G/F ZAEC Bldg., Mayor Jaldon cor. Gov. Alavarez, Zamboanga City
United Coconut Planters Bank- UCPB Bldg., Rizal cor. Corcuera Sts., Zamboanga City


Local thrift Banks

Banco Filipino - P. Lorenzo cor. Sevilla Sts., Zamboanga City
Equitable Savings Bank - Yubengco Star Mall, brgy. Putik, MCLL highway, Zamboanga City
Philippine Savings Bank - Nunes Extension, Camino Nuevo, Zamboanga City


Foreign Banks annd Financial Institution (Thrift)

May bank - G/F BG Building, Veterans Ave, Zamboanga City
GE Money Bank - I. Magno cor Barcelona St., Zamboanga City


Other Financial Institution

Rural Bank of Soicon - Lapurisima street, Zamboanga City
Pen Bank - Veteran Avenue extension, Zamboanga City
First Valley Bank - Canelar Street, Zamboanga City
Philippine Postal Savings Bank - Valderosa Street, Zamboanga City

Add Nyo Kung my Kulang!!!...

:cheers:

^^ the International Exchange Bank pala

how old is the church structure? it doesn't look that antique?

it was dedicated way back 1998..by far the most modern in the entire island..

[QUOTE=neyoneyo80;26161650]... what's the oldest church structure in zc?

Fort Pilar Shrine is the oldest church structure in ZC even in the whole mindanao too, more than 373 Years na kasi itong structure since 1635...

then the Cathedral is the Most Modern Church Structure in the whole Mindanao the only one church that has a complete facilities such Elevator na di2 lng meron...:cheers:

excluding Fort Pilar..St.Ignatius of Loyola is the oldest church building in Zambo..built in 1911

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there are a lot of building in Zamboanga that need to be declared as Historical Shrine by the National Historical Institute..

1. College of Education of Western mindanao State University (built 1918) - the first Normal School to be established in Mindanao..

2. San Ramon Penal Farm Administartion Building (built in 1918) - oldest correctional facility outside Manila..built in August 21, 1970

3. Zamboanga City Medical Center (built 1918)

Fabian tells folks to go out, enjoy fiesta events

Congressman Erbie A. Fabian has enjoined all residents to go out and witness the different activities being held in the city as parts of the two-week Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.

Fabian said the different activities lined up by the city government in coordination with the various private groups will surely bring fun and entertainment to the local populace including hundreds of balikabayans and overseas workers who are coming back to the city to enjoy the Fiesta Pilar with their families and friends.

“Festive mood is all over the city now. We enjoin well meaning residents to go out and appreciate the different colorful activities and events prepared by the city,” Fabian told reporters in an interview.

The congressman said that Zamboangueños should be proud of their glorious past and rich cultural heritage as all of these will be again portrayed in the different programs like Chavacano Song Festival, street dance presentation, regatta, among others.

He added that one way of looking back and honoring our past especially our cultural and religious tradition is to actively join and participate in the activities being held and or at least just grace and witness the presentation of the events and activities.

“Local folks should set aside time for their family to go out and witness the different colorful programs being held during the festivity as a show of deep appreciation of our identity and culture,” Fabian emphasized.

The congressman himself has sponsored two big events in connection with the festival — the Fabian Dart Tournament on Oct 10-11 at Rams Beer Garden and Restaurant and the MOBB concert which will feature Beatles songs at the Astoria Regency on Oct.11.

Meanwhile, Fabian reminded the Catholic faithfuls that amid all the fun and merry making during the two weeks of festivities is the true essence of the celebration which is to honor, venerate and pay homage to the city’s patroness saint — Nuestra Señora La Virgen del Pilar.

“We have to remember always to pray to the Blessed Lady of the Pillar for the continuous protection of the entire city,” Fabian said. — Jemuel E. Mojica

Songs, dances draw crowd at museum

Mayor Celso Lobregat announced yesterday that the cultural and entertainment extravaganza dubbed “Wow Zamboanga” now on its fourth night continues to draw a jubilant crowd at the National Museum’s courtyard at Fort Pilar.

The nightly presentation features songs and dances distinctive of Zamboanga City’s rich cultural heritage plus modern performances of the officials and select participants from each of the 98 barangays throughout this capital city of Western Mindanao.

This, as the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival 2008 heats up with the theme “Amistad Y Paz…Adelante Zamboanga” to culminate on October 12, feast of the miraculous Our Lady of the Pillar, renowned as the bastion of Christianity not only in this part of the country but also the world over.

Tonight’s participants will come from Cluster 8 barangays of Putik, Lunzuran, Guiwan, Tetuan, Tugbungan, Talon-Talon, Mampang, Arena Blanco, Sta. Catalina, Divisoria, Lumbangan, Lumayang, Boalan, Culianan, Zambowood and Kasanyangan.

Since Wow Zamboanga started Wednesday night, the following clustered barangays had already performed: Oct. 1-Pasonanca, Tumaga, Sta. Maria, Zone I, Zone II, Zone III, Zone IV, Mariki, Rio Hondo and Sta. Barbara, all in Cluster 4; Oct. 2, Campo Islam, Baliwasan, Canelar, Sto. Niño and Camino Nuevo; Oct 3- Cluster 7 of barangays Cacao, Lanzones, Mercedes, Taluksangay, Talabaan, Guisao, Bolong, Sangali, Cabaluay, Manicahan, Pasobolong, Salaan, Manalipa, Tictabon, Pangapuyan, Tumalutab and Lapakan.

The other lined up participant are: Oct. 5- Cluster 5 of barangays Licomo, Tictapul, Limaong, Vitali, Mangusu, Tigbalabag, Tagasilay, Sibulao, Muti, Buenavista, Calabasa, Latuan, Taguiti and Tumitus.

Oct. 6- Cluster 6 of barangays Curuan, Quiniput, Dita, Lubigan, Panubigan, Bunguiao, Dulian-Upper Bunguiao, Landang Laum, Landang Gua, Lamisahan, Victoria, Pasilmanta, Tolosa and Busay.

Oct. 7- Cluster 7: Ayala, Cawit, Maasin, Malagutay, Cabatangan, Sinunuc, Recodo, Talisayan and Capisan; Oct. 8- Cluster 1 of barangays Limpapa, Labuan, Patalon, Sinubong, Dulian-Pasonanca, La Paz, Tulungatung, Pamucutan and Baluno.

City Tourism Officer Sarita Hernandez oversees the nightly presentation.

The popular vinta sail competition dubbed “Regatta de Zamboanga” is set for Sunday, Oct. 5, on R.T. Lim Boulevard. On the same day at 5 p.m. the nine-day Novena Mass will start at Fort Pilar shrine. — Vic Larato

Ko calls for support to US forces here

Former Vice Mayor Robert “Bong” Ko yesterday urged all city officials to throw their full support to the presence of US troops in the city as he stressed that the Zamboangueños particularly the military and police are benefiting much from the continued stay of the Balikatan forces.

Ko made this statement after the joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) on Thursday said the United States neither established a military base here nor its troops participated in any combat operation carried out by the Philippine military against terror and rebel groups in Mindanao.

“City officials must be vocal with their support to the presence of US troops here more so should be the first ones to defend the stay of Balikatan forces since they (local officials) should have first reported that US did not establish a base or permanent military structure in the city,” Ko stressed.

The former vice mayor pointed out that if only the local officials have come up with their own investigation in the local level as to the question on whether the US has established base or any other permanent military structure here in the city and eventually make a comprehensive report on the matter, then there would no longer be a need for the Legislative Oversight Committee to come here.

“If only beforehand our city officials should have resolved the issue whether the said allegations on the establishment of base and the participation of US soldiers in active combat operations is true and then come up with their own findings then there will no longer be a need for national officials to come here and investigate,” Ko said.

He added that it seems that local officials “have forgotten to do their own homework” which resulted in the coming over here of a fact finding committee from the Senate and the Lower House.

The former vice mayor said that what surprised him is that the political officials of nearby provinces of ARMM like Basilan and Sulu have been very vocal with their full support to the presence of US troops in the region.

“We appreciate more our neighboring ARMM officials for making clear their stand on the presence of US troops by manifesting their full support compared to some of our local officials who can not ascertain whether they are pro or against the stay of Balikatan forces in the country,” Ko said.

Ko, who is now an active member of the local business community, has been very vocal with his full support to the presence of US troops under the VFA, and also credited the Americans for their big help in the training of soldiers and policemen in the city.

He said that US troops have been spending money in their stay here just to help our police and military in the global war against terror aside from their numerous humanitarian missions.

“They have been helping our authorities a lot. They are giving employment to many civilians who are skilled workers and they are also contributing to our local economy and it is just but proper that we appreciate their presence here,” Ko stressed.

The former city official also reiterated that if it were not for the vast resources of the US forces some top Abu Sayyaf commanders will have never been arrested by authorities.

“Let us remember that the reward system sponsored by the US government has led to the capture of several top ASG leaders in Southern Philppines,” Ko added. — Jemuel E. Mojica

21 agencies vie in Beng badmintion tournament

The 2008 Beng Climaco Inter-Government Badminton Tournament reels off today with 21 participating agencies at the LB Badminton Center along Veterans Avenue today, October 4.

The opening program will start at 8 a.m. with no less than District 1 Representative Beng Climaco gracing the occasion. It will be held Oct. 4, 5 and 11 from 8 a.m. onwards.

Now on its 5th year, the badminton tourney is Climaco’s pet project in view of her fancy for the sports.

Badminton is a racquet sport played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net.

Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their racquet so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents’ half of the court. A rally ends once the shuttlecock has struck the ground, and the shuttlecock may only be struck once by each side before it passes over the net.

Climaco initiated the inter-government badminton tournament in 2003 when she was still a member of the City Council and continued on when she was became the city’s vice mayor and now District I representative.

A total of 21 government agencies with a total of 128 registered players are participating in the two weekend tournament. Of the 21 agencies, 16 have been joining the event the past years while 5 are new participants.

The participants include the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA), Philippine Health Insurance (PHILHEALTH), Western Mindanao State University (WMSU), City Treasurer’s Office, Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD), Philippine Navy (PN), Philippine Air Force (PAF), Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health (DOH), City Accountant’s Office, Edwin Andrews Air Base (EAAB), Western Mindanao Command (WESTMINCOM), Commission on Audit (COA), Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), National Transmission Corporation (NTC), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), City Veterinarian Office and the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA). — Ryan Sta. Teresa

No US bases in Zamboanga City - Biazon

MANILA, Philippines - There was no truth to reports that American soldiers have set up bases in Zamboanga City, Senator Rodolfo Biazon, was was in the area, said Thursday.

Biazon, co-chairman of Legislative Oversight Committee on the Visiting Forces Agreement (LoVFA), said an ocular inspection conducted by him and other LoVFA members on the facilities put up by US forces in Zamboanga showed that there was no US bases in the province.

LoVFA members were sent to the province to check on reports that US bases are being established in Mindanao and that American soldiers are participating in military operations.

Biazon, in a phone interview with GMANews.TV, said they visited a military camp in Malagutay, a pier in Calarian, and Edwin Andrews Airbase, all in Zamboanga City.

"All these facilities were helped put up by the US soldiers within the Armed Forces of the Philippines military bases with Filipino camp commanders and governed by the rules of the AFP," Biazon said.

In Malagutay, Biazon said they found out that seven US soldiers were housed in one of the barracks of the Philippine Army. The barracks put up by American soldiers were turned over to the AFP as early as 2002 and is now under a Filipino camp commander

In Calarian, the supposed pier reportedly constructed by US soldiers turned out to be just a small barge where two small boats, one owned by the Philippines, the other owned by the US, were docked.

"No such thing as pier there," Biazon said.

In Edwin Andrews Airbase, the reported US base there was a temporary structure.

"Puwede mo ngang buhatin, halos four feet lang (You can carry it, it is only four feet wide),” Biazon said.

On the other hand, the LoVFA is yet to have a finding on the alleged participation of US troops in military operations but they have preliminary findings.

"The only remaining unresolved issue is the reported participation of US soldiers in actual combat," Biazon said.

The senator said they need to conduct another hearing on the issue as the evidence presented to them were all hearsay. "What we are hearing are all hearsay, there was no actual or direct evidence," he said. - GMANews.TV

SOUTHWAY SQUARE & THE SHOPPERS' CENTER

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The Inspection..

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the successful examinees of the Sanitary Engineering who garnered the ten (10) highest places are the following:

1 GLENDA RAMILO CABAUATAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS
82.11
2 ROLDAN QUIAMBAO PINEDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
79.80
3 RONALD ALLAN VILLAMEJOR POLLOSO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
78.84
4 ROBINSON RODEROS HILARIO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
77.54
5 JERNAMEL NURULLA SANTUZA WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
75.65
6 MARVIS BALANGAY GUZMAN UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
75.30
7 EDWARD FELIX EMBRADURA GIMENO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
74.53
8 JOY IBO DAGOHOY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
74.33
9 ROWELL PAURA PERDON PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY
74.05
10 GLIEZA YUNTING EROY WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
73.35
. JOSE OLIVAREZ USON JR. PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY
73.35

SOUTHWAY SQUARE & THE SHOPPERS' CENTER

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great..impressive..

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Celso with Miss Zamboanga Candidates

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Main Passenger Terminal

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Campaign vs water meter thieves stepped up

THE Zamboanga City Water District (ZCWD) in coordination with the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) has stepped up its campaign against water meter theft in Zamboanga City.

The campaign is aimed to put to stop the modus operandi of unscrupulous people who are victimizing the ZCWD concessionaires by stealing water meters and selling it as scrap items.

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Officials of the ZCWD and ZCPO have warned any individual, group or owners of junk shops to refrain from buying water meters as scrap items sold to them by people who are believed to be involved in stealing water meters.

They were advised to report to the ZCWD or ZCPO ones they encounter an individual or group of persons selling water meters.

The ZCWD and ZCPO officials warned that anyone who buys stolen water meters could be held liable for violating the anti-fencing law.

Policemen who are on patrol duty were ordered to be on the lookout of water meter thieves in their respective areas of jurisdiction especially at nighttime.

The ZCWD management has advised the water concessionaires to immediately report to its office once they would see people with no proper identification cards removing water meters in their locality for proper action.

Last Friday morning, 12 water concessionaires from San Jose-Cawa-Cawa village trooped to the ZCPO headquarters and filed formal complaints that their water meters were stolen.

Seven other ZCWD concessionaires from Cawit and Recodo villages have filed the same complaints last Monday.

The water concessionaires told the police they were surprised that there is no water coming out of their faucet when they woke up in the morning.

They found their water meters gone when they checked their respective pipe connections.

Water meters are vulnerable to be stolen since it is being installed outside the compound of the ZCWD concessionaires.

Several years ago, the water meters are installed inside the compound of the concessionaires but the ZCWD decided to transfer the gadgets outside for accessibility to meter readers.

Mercedes - Culianan - New Town Development




Brief Description

Mercedes, identified as a secondary growth center and host of the proposed New International Airport under the Master Development Plan, is located in the east coast of the city and about 12.75 kilometers or 20 minutes ride from the Central Business District (CBD). Its entire land area is generally flat with slope from zero to three percent (0-3%), more or less 1,288 hectares in area, 636 hectares of which form part of the greater area Balinsungay Irrigated Rice Fields, one of the rice granaries in the city. Likewise, although even in the old zoning ordinance of the city, Mercedes fell within the commercial and residential zones, variety of fruit trees, especially mangoes, coconuts and bananas, still abound the area. Even century trees still stand in Mercedes. Several poultry farms also exist in the area. Its coastal area covers with either fishponds or mangroves.

The barangay has a projected population of 8,064 for the year 2005. Majority of them or around 43% are still in the working age, around 37% are of school age, and around 13% are within the ages zero to five, while around 8% are elderly people. From these figures, around 58% of the population is therefore actually age dependent, which rather inflict a heavy burden on the working group employed in the government or private sectors, fisher folks, farmers, and carpenters.

Generally, the social infrastructure support/facilities and services in the area are already present in the barangay or the residents thereat can easily have access to these, being just adjacent to the national highway, except in the interior parts where no road traverses. Its present development pattern is that of a grid development with parallel and intersecting streets but with irregular rectangular blocks. Radial roads also fan out from Mercedes, providing access to its neighboring barangays, especially barangays Talabaan and Taluksangay, which have no direct access to the national highway.

Culianan is one of the barangays adjacent to Mercedes in the north and along the highway. It has a smaller land area of 869.7917 hectares and a projected population of 6,508 in year 2005 and with an almost similar present pattern of development. Because of the very much-improved national highway, the area of Culianan along the highway, however, suddenly boomed with commercial activities. In the formulation of the spatial development of this growth center, consider the developments that occurred in this area or what probable market forces drove this area to develop.

Proposed Spatial Development of Mercedes-Culianan

With congestion and other rising urban problems, the city’s development expansion is more towards the east coast. Mercedes, as the identified host for the new international airport in the east, is expected to develop and later spread out development to other adjacent areas. As it is, even with the newly concreted national highway only, the area along barangay Culianan, adjacent to Mercedes, as above-mentioned, suddenly boomed with commercial activities.

In anticipation of this development, the New Zoning Ordinance, classified 500 meters on both sides of the national highway that traverses through barangays Mercedes and Culianan, up to the rice fields, and further maintained the area from Calle Real to Calle Socorro towards the inner portion of Mercedes up to Calle Arcillas as Commercial Zones. This can extend downward south until the proposed site of the new international airport.

There are various existing institutional structures scattered all over Mercedes. However, the whole block at the eastern side of Calle Socorro towards the rice fields and between Calle Real down to the proposed airport site, will be the Institutional Zone, in as much as the New Barangay Hall, the Mercedes Central School, a chapel and an old cemetery are already located here. Further, many of the existing institutional structures located within the Commercial Zone are just on the opposite side of Calle Socorro and along Calle Real, which in most probability will maintain their locations thereat. These include the national high school, the catholic and evangelical churches, the health center and the Alliance cemetery. The old Barangay Hall and the Rural Water System Office also located adjacent to the Catholic Church may in the future be converted into some other service facilities for a park that may be centrally located in this still vast area of open space and where many old acacia trees still stand abundantly.

The upper block of this Institutional Zone at Calle Socorro, until Culianan up to the rice fields and excluding the Commercial Zone along the national highway, shall be a Residential Zone as well as the areas on both sides of the highway after the 500 meters commercial zone as delineated under the zoning ordinance. The Mulu-Muluan area will remain as a Residential Zone. However, existing government facilities and services thereat, especially health and sanitation, needs further improvement. The western part of Mercedes and the area of Zambowood, almost built up with residential subdivision projects, shall also maintain its Residential Zone classification except that portion of Zambowood which under the new zoning ordinance is classified as an Industrial Zone.

The plan of the city government to construct a modern bus terminal for buses plying in and out of the city may be located in this Growth Center, most probably between Asinan Road and the old national highway. However, the probable sites are still under negotiations. Ideally, for this terminal to maintain a smooth flow of traffic, it should be within a circumferential road with separate ingress and egress. Presently there is an existing road within this area, but this has to be widened and improved. Actually, the entire road network of the city will have to establish effective and efficient linkages with this growth area, especially considering that this will be the future international airport site. The Master Development Plan (MDP) of the city already proposed a
Bypass Road from Patalon to Culianan to link this growth area to the west.

The developments occurring in Culianan, on the other hand, did not just happen because of the expansion and concreting of the national highway. The expansion project of the national highway only provided a bigger capital for the landowners along that area and an opportunity to improve their respective place of business. Culianan is actually a crossroads of around six hinterland barangays that transport their agricultural products and other rural resources down here. A “Bagsakan Center”, with complete facilities, can be integrated in the proposed terminal in this growth area where they can directly bring their products and encourage them further, to increase production. Likewise, consider improving the road that leads to inner western part of Culianan and serves as the only access of these rural people to basic services and facilities, and the possibility of providing other vertical access. The vertical access is a very important alternative route, because in case of road blockage, a number of barangays dependent solely on this road will be affected and their agricultural produce will perish.

Maintain also all delineated irrigated rice fields and fishpond areas under the zoning ordinance and within this growth center.


Proposed Development Strategy

Although, Mercedes is already within the coverage of the urban land area classification, as described earlier, it was rather lagging behind especially in terms of commercial development. However, in recent years the urban sprawl is starting to catch up in this eastern part of the city, which somehow must be contained and controlled, in order to maximize to the best use of our land resources over time and space. Thus, the idea of developing a New Town in town emerged.

The concept of New Town, in this case, however, is not the traditional one. That is, an area developed solely as an isolated or satellite community meant to be as self-sufficient as any other city. Rather, in this case, this area will be an integral part of the large urban area or built up area, wherein new major developments will be primarily directed towards this area and the emerging urban spatial pattern is less difficult to regulate and control. Nevertheless, the entire idea is still to decongest the existing CBD and identify an area for expansion where provisions for housing, employment, shopping, education, and recreation and socio-cultural and other services normally associated with a town are possible.

However, the end-result of this concept goes far beyond the spatial disposition only, since the modification of the physical character of the area must consider a variety of cultural, social, economic, and political objectives as well. Most of all, it being a component of a larger urban and even regional area, it will affect among others, transit facilities, water resources and our natural environment

Further, in creating new towns, the processes are significantly complex for this will require abundant financial and managerial resources, legislative and political support and many years in completion. It has a macro-approach to development yet must be more inclusive and specific as to location, character and size. Therefore, the costs and benefits, the scheduling or phasing of activities to implement such plan, the necessary managerial procedures and the manner in monitoring and implementing the plan must all be clearly established. The same shall be true in the process of developing Mercedes as a growth center and its particular role in the over-all development

Although, Mercedes is already within the coverage of the urban land area classification, as described earlier, it was rather lagging behind especially in terms of commercial development. However, in recent years the urban sprawl is starting to catch up in this eastern part of the city, which somehow must be contained and controlled, in order to maximize to the best use of our land resources over time and space. Thus, the idea of developing a in town emerged.

Although, Mercedes is already within the coverage of the urban land area classification, as described earlier, it was rather lagging behind especially in terms of commercial development. However, in recent years the urban sprawl is starting to catch up in this eastern part of the city, which somehow must be contained and controlled, in order to maximize to the best use of our land resources over time and space. Thus, the idea of developing a in town emerged.

Although, Mercedes is already within the coverage of the urban land area classification, as described earlier, it was rather lagging behind especially in terms of commercial development. However, in recent years the urban sprawl is starting to catch up in this eastern part of the city, which somehow must be contained and controlled, in order to maximize to the best use of our land resources over time and space. Thus, the idea of developing a in town emerged.

Mercedes, identified as a secondary growth center and host of the proposed New International Airport under the Master Development Plan, is located in the east coast of the city and about 12.75 kilometers or 20 minutes ride from the Central Business District (CBD). Its entire land area is generally flat with slope from zero to three percent (0-3%), more or less 1,288 hectares in area, 636 hectares of which form part of the greater area Balinsungay Irrigated Rice Fields, one of the rice granaries in the city. Likewise, although even in the old zoning ordinance of the city, Mercedes fell within the commercial and residential zones, variety of fruit trees, especially mangoes, coconuts and bananas, still abound the area. Even century trees still stand in Mercedes. Several poultry farms also exist in the area. Its coastal area covers with either fishponds or mangroves.

Talisayan-Ayala-Recodo-Cawit Cluster - Industrial Town Development

Brief Description

The West Coast Heavy Industrial Site actually covers portions of four core barangays namely, Talisayan, Recodo and Cawit, with Ayala as the center among them, being the one with the most number of available services and facilities. Its land coverage is approximately 294 hectares and runs approximately seven kilometers of the national highway. That is about 13.35 kilometers from the city proper starting at Cawit up to Talisayan, which is about 20.00 kilometers. Of the four barangays, Recodo is the most populated at about 19,760, followed by Ayala at 13,487, then Talisayan at 5,991 and Cawit at 4,840, all as projected for the year 2005. In terms of land area, however, Recodo is the smallest at 183.8622 hectares with Talisayan as the largest at 1,541.6284 hectares. Ayala has 539.2876 hectares and Cawit has 375.1392 hectares.

The main industry in Cawit and Recodo is shipping yard and/or boat building and repair, while the major canning factories are located in Ayala and Talisayan. The main sources of income in the area are farming, fishing and employment in the canning factories and shipyard industry. There is a strong indication that coconut farming can boost the economic progress of the barangays as coconut products continue to maintain a huge level of demand in the international market. Factories for coco-based products like production of virgin coconut oil, cooking oil, soap and other products can be a profitable and productive business for local and foreign companies and enterprises.

This growth area also has access to communication and information with the presence of communication facilities like telephone provided by PLDT, telegraph, handheld radios, and cable television. The residents continue to enjoy the incessant supply of electricity by the ZAMCELCO sub-office, as well as regular water supply by the ZCWD office. Community health centers provide the basic health care needs and services. Education is not also a problem with strategically located primary, secondary and vocational/technical schools. Government offices are likewise visible in the area.
Among its landmarks, the Our Lady of Mount Carmel, founded in September 8, 1871 provides historical sites for Ayala. Existing resorts and beaches found in the area are tourism development potentials. The Dreamville supermarket, Country Homes Subdivision and construction of two (2) communication cell sites are proofs of its economic potential.


Proposed Spatial Development of Talisayan-Ayala-Recodo-Cawit Cluster


In the Master Development of the City and the New Zoning Ordinance, the Heavy Industrial Zone is in the west coast area and is approximately 294 hectares. This covers about seven (7) kilometers of the National Highway from Cawit to Talisayan and on its eastern side, five Hundred (500) meters from the center of the National Highway and the entire western side thereof. The spatial patterns of the rest of the areas of these barangays may be seen in the Zoning Map, as well as their delineations and classifications as Residential Zone, Agricultural Zone or Irrigated Rice fields. The possibility of reclaiming a portion of the coastal area for a small coastal park and a container yard, to facilitate mobility and decongest the city, is proposed in the Master Development Plan (MDP). Per Sangguniang Panlungsod Resolution, this may be from Sinunuc to Cawit, subject of course to the various studies needed, like EIS and its feasibility.

The focus of this paper therefore is just the entire Heavy Industrial Area, which actually had been classified as such even under the old Zoning Ordinance. This is because the city had envisioned this secondary growth area to be the center of industrial development. However, in spite of its potential as a booming economic growth area, the booming growth has never reached its peak. Careful identification and consideration on the factors for delaying said growth during the formulation of the Development Plan for this growth center therefore, is important and must be done at the initial stage of planning if possible, to avoid previous mistakes, if there are any. Further, even if the focus is more on the industrial area, the plan will still have to consider a wider area perspective.

Considering the ZAMBOECOZONE area as part of this growth area is also necessary, because of its location, which is just less than a kilometer away, to deflect competition and possible conflict. Conflict can also be on the various incentives offered by the ZAMBOECOZONE and in the Investment Code of the City to encourage investments in this area, as well as to protect our local investors. However, its development shall still be in accordance with its own development plan and with minimum government intervention.


Proposed Development Strategy


For this area to be able to perform its role as a secondary growth center and the site for heavy industrial activities and to support in the over-all development of the city, growth-with-equity policy approach to development must be taken. The integration of urban and rural development is an essential spatial dimension for equitable growth planning. To attain this, especially with limited resources, the city needs to build this area on existing spatial structures, organizational arrangements, behavioral patterns, economic and social institutions and culturally imbedded methods and practices thus, transforming them into more productive instruments of growth and change. This implies that, to become an Industrial Town, a complex set of linkages, like physical, economic, technological and social linkages, and even population movement, service delivery and political, administrative and organizational patterns, must play potentially important roles in the transformation.

On the other hand, people not planners or government agencies build towns or cities. The limited ability of planning authorities to enforce regulatory systems of development control, due to limited administrative capacity and political will and weakness of the legal system, as well as the fundamental concept of property we have in the country, all these call for the need to identify alternative ways of influencing the pattern of development.

Focus on infrastructure development is one possible alternative recommended; in this case, planners need to be involved in the entire budgeting process, in order to be able to influence the patterns of service delivery, construction of infrastructure facilities and operation and maintenance. Thus, planners must be able to have a complete perspective of the entire pattern of investment. However, fundamentally, the allocation of resources between competing claimants is something that is essentially political in nature. To counter balance this somehow, encourage a dominant role or participation of the different private sectors and truly sincere advocacy groups.
The setting up of a “Satellite Office” in the west coast, as proposed in the Master Development Plan (MDP), is also spatially advantageous if it will be located here. The strong presence of government in this area will manifest the serious intent of the government and a come-on to the private sector.

Likewise, as an Industrial Town, never take for granted the environmental aspect of development. Thus, developments herein shall fully conform to the accepted international environmental standards especially concerning industrial waste generation, waste handling, waste disposal and other pollution related concerns. The City adheres to the concept of sustainable development at all times. Hence, the establishment of a strong feedback mechanism for proper and effective monitoring and evaluation in every stage of implementation and operations is important.

Labuan –Neighborhood Development

Brief Description

Labuan is a coastal barangay 33 kilometers away from the city proper and one of the city’s biggest fish producers in the west because of its proximity to the Pilas Channel, one of the city’s three major fishing grounds. It is the second barangay to the border of Zamboanga del Norte next only to Limpapa. It has a total land area of 1,957.9553 hectares and a projected population of 8,482 in year 2005. Travel time from Labuan to the city proper is around 40 minutes.

Of its total land area, approximately 60% of Labuan is agricultural, 10% commercial and 30% residential area. Its major agricultural product is copra with 70% of its total production, while other crops including fruits, root crops, corn, coffee and vegetables account for the 30% of the total production. As a coastal barangay, it has large flat land areas. However, its steep slope areas abruptly rise up to 30% or 50%, a portion of which is within the ZAMBOECOZONE.

Basic social services are evident in the area. These include a hospital, health center, police sub-station, barangay hall, public market and elementary and secondary schools--all located near the highway. The city government installed a Level II water system project several years back in this barangay, however, its operation at present is not regular. Various religious entities, other civic groups and some NGOs existing in the area also contribute to the development of this area.

The barangay’s fishery sector, although thriving, remains in need of both financial and technical assistance from government to improve sustainable production. Every now and then, it still encounters the issue of illegal/dynamite fishing and poor fishing practices and equipment. Big commercial boats also invade the area of the municipal waters that greatly affect the catch of the local small fisher folks resulting to low income/poverty among them.

Because of the large and long distance areas of steep slopes in Barangay Limpapa and the northern part of Labuan as well as the areas in Zamboanga del Norte, it took the national government years to open a road to connect the city to the first adjacent municipality of Sibuco, in Zamboanga del Norte. In fact, to this date, this newly opened highway is not at all convenient for people to travel much more to transport goods. Thus, Labuan is also the landing point for many people who travel by sea, through small-scale water transportation, to buy their commercial goods and textile products and to access other town-based services and facilities. These people do not only come from neighboring barangays within the city, but also from nearby municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte.


Proposed Spatial Development of Labuan

The natural topography of Labuan forced developments thereat to follow the linear concept. Thus, developments in the area can be found on both sides of a single road, which is the highway. Still the same concept will have to be applied in developing this area as a tertiary growth center concentrating mostly in the provision of commercial goods and town-based services and facilities. The principal transport route will still be the highway but it can be of infinite length, depending upon its growth as an urban area. All services will be channeled along the highway, which will be its Commercial Zone. This commercial zone will be from the shore going towards east up to the highway and extending up to 200 meters from the eastern side of the highway. It will also start at Labuan River from the north going south which can extent down to Barangay Patalon if rapid development will occur. The local shops shall be located in this zone, if possible along the junctions.

Clustering of other community facilities will be considered at regular intervals along its course. In fact, the barangay can maintain many of these facilities, particularly health and education, already established along the way at certain intervals. However, to improve their ambiance, a community park shall be established, adjacent especially to the hospital or the school, with trees and recreational facilities. After the commercial zone, would be the Residential Zone towards the inner part of the area and up to the point where the slopes will permit. This may have a gridiron pattern to enable to design interior streets for easy access to the highway and commercial areas. A small botanical garden may be encouraged in the residential areas.

Beyond the residential zone will be Agricultural Zone, but mostly planted with perennial fruit trees. Appropriate intercropping practices may also be allowed. However, if anyone would wish to venture and put up a mountain resort or hunting facilities in this area, this may be allowed subject, however, to certain laws and environmental impact studies. The construction of farm to market roads shall likewise be properly considered.

The flat lands at the western side of the highway after Labuan River will be an Industrial Zone. This is where the market is located and where people from Sibuco and other parts of Zamboanga land or embark. Likewise, this is where the fisher folks dump their catch. However, life for people doing this daily routine here is very difficult since there is no existing wharf, even an improvised one, that can facilitate their movements and activities. Of course, an improvised one is not practical at all when facing the Sulu Sea. Thus, the residents here, especially the fisher folks and owners and operators of small boats for fishing and transportation, earnestly demand the construction of a strongly concreted mini wharf that can withstand the storms that visit the coastal areas.

This mini wharf will be a major contributory factor to the development of this growth center, since the marine resources and the utilization of the sea-lanes are also major sources of income in the area. The barangay can also have additional income by handling the stevedoring business. The sea-lanes are likewise vital in maintaining access to many people in Sibuco and some parts of Zamboanga del Norte and for them to help this growth area support the services and facilities needed for growth. The highway going north will also have a direct route to its market in the western side of the highway and this will be a wider one, to accommodate large vehicles.


Proposed Development Strategy

In the Labuan Barangay Development Plan, 2005-2008, the development of Barangay Labuan wants to focus on the following areas: income/livelihood and employment promotion; education and functional literacy; peace and order/public safety; health care and well being; food security and nutrition; water and environment protection, shelter/housing infrastructures and participation in governance. The barangay believes that the continuous support and cooperation of governmental and non-governmental organizations like PDC, UNNDP, BFAR-FARMC and SZOPAD, in their efforts to improve quality of life of the people and their economy, now being enjoyed by the barangay, can jump start its economic development in due time.

The Neighborhood Development Strategy proposed to develop this tertiary growth center, involves a process that relies heavily on community organization and participation by the residents, property owners and businessmen who service the area. Citizen participation gets greater emphasis in developing the area, because of the need to represent accurately the community interests and to provide a vehicle for organizing and strengthening the political force of the community. These various groups therefore can already participate in the initial planning or in preparing the Development Plan for this growth center.

The Neighborhood Development concept in this paper, however, is not exactly the same concept as applied in the foreign countries, wherein three or more neighborhood communities are being planned at one time, to sustain the entire area. However, a population threshold level is still a very crucial factor in the development of this area as a tertiary growth center, catering mostly town-based services and facilities. Thus, it must extend its “area of influence” within not only the adjacent barangays but also even the neighboring municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte, already with various settlement categories.

Invigorating the area, however, to encourage its full participation in the city’s development efforts and create a more just society is necessary. But because of limited resources, there is a need to carefully identify and translate projects into investment proposals. If possible, choose projects with the most beneficial impacts and with “multiplier effects”. On the other hand, the physical, social and economic characteristics of neighborhood unit are usually more homogenous than the entire city and definitely its proposed development are of smaller physical scale and less complex. Therefore, it can focus on one particular project, in this case, the mini wharf. There can be as many possible options or schemes for the Barangay to possibly fund this project after its feasibility study. Among others, these can be through the use of government Funds, Build Operate Transfer (BOT) scheme, Joint Venture or Donation scheme.

Non-government Organizations with better networks within the poor communities; may be more representative of the interests of the communities; and better motivated, may look for donors who find NGOs a useful way of targeting assistance to particular group such as the poor.

The focus on one project on the other hand, does not necessarily mean that there can be no simultaneous implementation of other projects when possible.

Sangali Medium Industrial Zone – Sea Port Industrial Town

Brief Description

Sangali is located in the east coast 25.34 kilometers away from the city proper with a land area of 1,274.3128 hectares. From the city proper, accessibility by land is not a problem with the newly concreted national highway that also traverses through it and serves as another stopping station for all public buses, coming in and out of the city. Its terrain is more or less 20% hilly, 20% coastal and 60% plain. It also has two major radial roads on the western side of the highway leading to barangays Bunguiao and Dulian and other remote sitios of barangays Manicahan and Lamisahan and even the proposed watershed areas of Manicahan and Bolong. However, there are still demands for more farm-to-market roads and its existing ones improved, to facilitate the transport of farm products and the sufficient provision of goods and services, especially in the remote areas.

In terms of health and sanitation facilities and services, at present these are very inadequate even in its neighboring barangays. Even access to potable water, it is only about 16% of the total populace who are fortunate. This accounts for the high mortality rate in the area, both for adults and infants. Education facilities are far better off because aside from the existence of two (2) public elementary schools, one (1) public high school and one (1) public vocational school, there are three (3) other private schools offering 2 year courses in manpower skills development and computer technology.

Its projected population for 2005 is around 16,205. However, it is fast increasing due to migration in search of better job opportunities from the canning factories located at the Sangali Fishing Port Complex and the existence of the Western Mindanao Power Corporation and National Power Corporation. Contributing to this wider job opportunities are the dried fish processing industries (Bularan) and four (4) shipyards located in the barangay. Fishing and fish drying are the main sources of income of the residents. Some are engaged in farming and some are engaged in trading and other business services typical in an urban area.


Proposed Spatial Development of Sangali:

With the existence of a modern fishing port in the area, the coastal areas of Sangali in the eastern side of the national highway have already proliferated with so many developments including residential structures that even necessitate urban renewal. Dominant, however, are industrial activities, therefore these areas will be maintained as the industrial zone of this growth center. The fishing port itself, which services firms with markets in both local and foreign, although equipped with modern facilities, can not actually equal the present demand. It has to expand to include additional facilities and at least a 50-hectare industrial estate, as proposed in the Master Development Plan (MDP), which will accommodate among others marine-based and agri-based processing industries.

The two existing radial roads, that now serve as the avenues for development towards the inner portions of the entire development area can be connected and transformed into a circumferential road at a certain point from barangay Bunguiao to the end of Siguinan Road to make it more efficient. This is because along this area it has slopes lower than 18%. The proposal then to put up a small Industrial Estate to cater to the medium industrial activities of the city and disperse manufacturing activities away from the Central Business District (CBD) may be located within the area of this circumferential road. Areas for park or recreational amenities and for the Institutional Zones may also be located here. The Park shall at the same time serve as buffer zone. In this Institutional Zone, the city has to give priority to the constructions of social infrastructures like hospitals, health centers, or schools. However, the maximum utilization of existing structures, as the present vocational-technical school building is not just an option but also a conscientious obligation, because of scarce and competing use of resources. This will address the health and educational needs even those in the neighboring areas and will have great socio-economic impact in the development of the area.

Further, the setting-up of a “Satellite Office” in the east coast, proposed in the MDP to function as “mini” city hall and to be located in Sangali, is of spatial advantage to construct in this area. This will not only speed up the delivery of services to the people but it can make them feel that government is closer to them. The opening of more radial roads from this circumferential road shall be necessary to help also accelerate development in the hinterlands. Under the Master Development Plan, the proposed Patalon-Culianan Bypass Road will also link Sangali with the ZAMBOECOZONE in the west and the proposed
Curuan-Sibuco Road, to the Zamboanga Provinces.

The residential areas shall be dominant from two to four kilometers towards the inner portion and the western side of the highway right after the 300 hundred meters commercial strip following the highway as its Commercial Zone. Of course, the maintenance of the existing irrigated rice fields as part of the food security demand for the city remains as a policy.


Proposed Development Strategy

Presently, Sangali is already a very busy coastal barangay with high in migration rate, indicative of fast development. It is highly dependent on the various marine resources abundant in the area. Backed up with the well established Fishing Port Complex, two big power corporations operating in the area, shipyards and fish drying activities, developing the area as a Sea Port Industrial Town is more rational. However, so as not to limit the development of this growth center to the fishing industry, and to have a trickling effect of its development to other neighboring and upland barangays that are dependent on agriculture, the city must take the initiative to determine and consider an area for establishing an industrial estate. Of course, to ascertain the viability of this proposal, the conduct of feasibility study is necessary. This does not necessarily negate the private sector, especially from the industrial group, to take initiative or enter into partnership. Nonetheless, this has to go hand in hand in providing, especially basic infrastructure support/facilities and enhancement of agricultural production to ensure sufficient agricultural raw materials supply.

Peace and order, however, is also a great contributory factor to consider in the development of this area, because of its proximity to some nearby islands. Its solution may even need the strong intervention of the national government. A review of the present government policies affecting peace and order may be in order. The existing operations of the “Bantay Dagat” need more strengthening.

Development Concepts for the Six Identified Growth Areas in the Master Development Plan

In the west coast, two areas are identified; a) Ayala – Talisayan – Cawit – Recodo Cluster Barangays, occasioned by the presence of the ECOZONE and b) Labuan, the most potentially possible to serve as a commercial center even for the southern municipalities of Zamboanga del Norte, being a progressive barangay nearest to the said province. In the east coast; these are; c) Mercedes, the proposed site for the new international airport, d) Sangali, because of the existing fishing port complex; e) Curuan, as the crossroad to Zamboanga del Norte, and f) Vitali, the frontier to Zamboanga Sibugay.

Priority Projects Based on the ZFA Master Development Plan

Construction of Zamboanga Freeport Industrial Parks
Construction of International Seaport
Power Plant
Water Treatment Plant
Water Reservoir
Construction of Training Center
Construction of Commercial Center
Construction of Amenities within the Park e
Construction of a Hospital
Construction of a Badjao Festival Center
Construction of a Retirement Village

The Mar y Monte Tropical Retirement Resort and Vacation Homes with Health and Wellness Center is poised to be the biggest retirement complex in the country. A 300- hectare gated community complemented with complete amenities. The zone has also reserved 200 hectares for the development of a Tourist Center with resorts, casino, golf courses and theme parks.

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* The ZamboEcozone is mandated by law to develop itself as an ecozone with suitable retirement and residential areas
* Secured area, being an economic zone and a Freeport complemented by strong National Government economic programs and line agencies’ support
* 3 kilometer stretch of seafront ideal for a tropical beach resorts and hotels
* The 300-hectare property overlooks the ocean in the south and at the background stands the majestic view of the mountains , a truly amazing experience of an active adult life after retirement
* ZamboEcozone Highlands, where the cool climate of the mountains gives it a pristine environment, a uniquely distinct feature of a spa and wellness center where nature and modern health facility converge

* ZamboEcozone Highlands, where the cool climate of the mountains gives it a pristine environment, a uniquely distinct feature of a spa and wellness center where nature and modern health facility converge
* Low cost of doing business in a business-friendly and enabled environment
* Excellence in care giving services offered by Zamboangueños which is complemented by its rich Spanish heritage and American influence
* Higher quality personnel of English proficient caregivers and service personnel and support workforce
* Lower costs of living in a metropolitan lifestyle setting
* Typhoon and tsunami-free with a vast supply of fresh sea foods of export quality, abundance of fruits and vegetables that is being sought after by the health conscious retirees

Industries at ZamboEcozone

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Zamboanga City Special Economic Zone Authority and Freeport was created by virtue of Republic Act 7903. It is managed as a separate customs territory.

The facilities that are readily available has made the zone just the right place for business and investment.

To date 20 registered locators are enjoying the perks of doing business in the zone. These locators are from varied industries such as facilities operator, trading, food and canning processing, manufacturing, software development, motorcycle assembly, rubber processing and reconditioning of vehicles.

Among the zone’s current locators are DEMAK Motor Manufacturing Phils.,Inc. ( engaged in assembly and manufacturing of motorcycle, tricycle and urban vehicles), Southgate Ace Marine Inc. ( manufacturer of pasteurized canned crabmeat ), OMED Zamboanga Corporation ( engaged in software development), Fenix Group of Companies ( engaged in trading and reconditioning of imported used motor vehicles), BMCO R & E Inc. ( engaged in rubber processing), and Multi- Products Distribution Systems Inc. ( trading, warehousing and facilities operator).

Both foreign and local investors with export and/or domestic market can apply for registration and enjoy the rewarding incentives.

MAJOR INDUSTRIES IN ZAMBOANGA CITY as of Sept 2005

Euro Med Laboratories , Phils., Inc.

Marcela Industrial Development Corporation

Food and Hotel Paradise

Polysaccharide Corporation

Aces de Zamboanga Sibugay Financing Corporation – Branch II

Business Machines Corporation Zbga. Branch

EMCOR Incorporated

Philippine Army Finance Center Producers Integrated Cooperative

Zamboanga Beach Park

Petron Corporation

Republic Automotive Supply , Inc.

Pet Plans, Inc.

Prudential Bank & Trust Company, Inc.

Transmodal International Inc.,

Agua Mineral Water Distributor

M & S Company, Inc.

Albert T. Que & Sons Pawnshop , Inc.

ACES de Zamboanga Sibugay Financing Corporation – Zbga Branch

Metro Plaza ( Zamboanga ), the Appliance Center Corporation

LB Supermarket

Joan’s Pharmacy – Branch 8

Global Computer and Communication

Fong E International Ltd. Co

GBPI TV11

Asiatic Trading Corporation

H.C. Markerting Inc., Gov., Camins Branch

Centennial Distribution Incorporated

Kimson Food anufacturing Incorporated


Lantaka by the Sea, Inc.

Natasha Fashion Club- Zamboanga City Branch

Lifetime Plans – Zamboanga City Branch

A Sakaluran Shipping Corporation

P3.8M Vitali school building unveiled; Mayor pours in P18.4M worth of other projects in barangay
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Despite the rain showers, Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday [September 16] motored to Vitali, 75 kilometers east of the city, to formally turn over a two-storey, si-classroom building to the Vitali National High School in pursuit of his continuing commitment to public education.


Costing P3.8 million, the school building forms part of the mayor's over P300 million appropriation for infrastructure support to elementary and secondary education in the city over the last four years.

Vitali National High School principal Teresa Miranda, with her 1,066 students and teaching staff, lauded the city government under Mayor Lobregat and the City Council for the assistance being poured in into the school.

The new school building will bring the number of classrooms in the Vitali National High School to 27 from the present 21 and will reduce the classroom-student ration 1:50.

"We are very thankful to Mayor Celso Lobregat and the City Council for all the support and assistance he is giving to the school. It will greatly benefit the students and the community," Ms. Miranda declared.

To express their gratitude, the students and teachers who attended the turn over ceremony bore placards and streamers, some of which read "Abante Mayor Lobregat, thank you for the school building"; "Adelante Mayor Lobregat, Abante VNHS!".

The turn over of the school building coincided with the school's 41st founding anniversary. The activity was also graced by OIC Assistant City Schools Superintendent Pedro Natividad, Councilors Rudy Lim, Eddie Saavedra, Lilia Nuño, Jawo Jimenez and Nonong Guingona and City Engineer Luis Despalo and other city officials.

Mayor Lobregat in his message said P4.5 million worth of other projects are also ongoing in Vitali barangay at present and that P17.7 million infrastructure projects to include the school building hae been completed.

"We are doing all these to help bring development and progress in the barangays," the mayor stressed.

He vowed that more projects will be implemented in the barangay as well as in the other barangays of the city in the days to come. (City Hall PIO)

City gives 25 bikes to police

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday [August 26] morning turned over 25 bicycle units to the local police to help enhance police mobility and patrol along the central district of Zamboanga City.

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The bicycles are issued to the Bike Patrol Unit, a team of policemen assigned to make the rounds of the areas assigned to them using the pedal-driven and human-powered vehicles.

Mayor Lobregat said the turn over of the bicycles is part of his administration's all out support to the local police and intended for the security and peace and order of Zamboanga City.

Beefing up security is one of the main concerns of the police and military as well as the city government in view of the current peace and order situation.

Mayor Lobregat has expressed full confidence and trust on the local police and military's Task Force Zamboanga in the implementation of peace and security measures and stressed that the city government will continue to provide the needs of these agencies in order to ensure the well-being of the residents of the city.

The mayor turned over the bikes to the local police through City Police Director Col. Lurimer Detran during simple rites held in front of City Hall early yesterday morning.

Col. Detran expressed appreciation to the city government through Mayor Lobregat and the City Council for the continuous support and assistance to the local police. He said the local police will give its utmost to safeguard the city and its residents.

The donation of the bicycle units will help boost police mobility efforts particularly at this time when the red alert status is hoisted, the chief of police stressed.

Present during the turn over rite were Councilors Rey Candido, Nonong Guingona, Rudy Lim, Lynet Abarro and Eddie Saavedra; City Hall Chief Executive Assistant Roseller Natividad, members of the Bike Patrol Team and other city hall and police officials.

Just last Tuesday, Mayor Lobregat turned over to the police 30 units of handheld radios donated by the Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Free and Accepted Masons of Zamboanga City.

The handheld radios were purposely to augment the communication facilities of the law enforcement agency. (City Hall PIO)

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so cute. =)

^^ yuh..are they characters of a Japanese Anime?

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^^ yuh..are they characters of a Japanese Anime?

uu. i guess sailor moon? hahaha lol

^^hindi ui..iba kaya un..

uu. i guess sailor moon? hahaha lol

ito kaya ang sailormoon..

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hindi ko napansin to ah..survivor na pala? dati asero pa un..

uu survivor na. hahaha grabe. cguro malaking pera ang nakukuha nung tao na nagpaparent dyan ng ad. laging updated ang GMA eh.

Sec. Cabral visits Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City (Oct. 2) -- Social Welfare Secretary Esperanza I. Cabral shared her time with sick children of the Zamboanga City Medical Center (ZCMC) Pediatric Ward yesterday, October 1, in time for the Children's month celebration this October.

Sec. Cabral listened to the "cry" of some of the parents of the sick children asking for medical assistance. She said she is taking note of the pleas she heard and said she will see what she can do to help.

Cabral admired the ZCMC pediatric ward for its clean environment "You have a big and clean environment in here" she told the staff of the pediatric ward.

The Secretary also distributed some goodies to all children of the pediatric ward.

The Pediatric Department is a 60-bed facility that could accommodate 120 patients at its fullest and is headed by Dr. Fortunato Cristobal.

Sec. Cabral was here as guest of honor for the blessing and turn-over of the Women's Crisis Center of the City Social Welfare and Development Office (CSWDO).

The Women's Crisis Center, located SDC compound, Pettit Barracks, is a temporary substitute care for women that provide direct interventions of gender-based violence, whose ages are from 28-59 years old who need protective service as well as other services that will promote healing and recovery.

Total funds utilized for the Women's Crisis Center is P10, 000, 000.00 of which P5,000,000 was used for the construction of the building and P5,000,000.00 for furniture & fixtures sourced out from the CDF of former vice-mayor Maria Isabelle "Beng" Climaco now Congresswoman, District I and from the Congressional Fund of then congressman now mayor Celso Lobregat.

The Women's Crisis Center started on March 2004 and was completed January 2007

The center has 60 bed capacity and offers social services, home life/group living services, educational services, health services, livelihood services, recreational & other cultural services, spiritual enrichment, community participation, legal services, counseling services, psychological test, self-enhancement skills development and social group work services.

The Secretary also motored to Barangay Sangali to visit "Project Hope" of the DSWD RO 9.

"Project Hope" is intended for Badjao families. It is a joint project of the DSWD and the New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID), in coordination with the local government of Zamboanga City.

The project aims to respond to the expressed needs of the Badjao families for a culturally sensitive Badjao community so that homelessness and mendicancy can be minimized.

The project shall also provide the Badjao families access to basic and social services and capability building program to uplift their self image to become self reliant.

"Project Hope" has 80 core shelter units, 12 communal toilets, one catwalk/footbridge & one multi purpose center.

The lady secretary also graced the inauguration and blessing of DSWD's newly constructed building of the Home for the Elderly in Brgy. Talon-Talon. (PIA Z.C.) [top]

uu survivor na. hahaha grabe. cguro malaking pera ang nakukuha nung tao na nagpaparent dyan ng ad. laging updated ang GMA eh.

i guess..its not printed in Zamboanga..its done in Manila then just shipped to Zamboanga,..

As of 2008:

there are two pending sisterhood agreement for:

Trece Martires City, Cavite
Talahasee, Florida

Taluksangay Mosque

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The Taluksangay Mosque was built by Hadji Abdullah Maas Nuno in 1885 in the Barangay Taluksangay in Zamboanga and is the oldest mosque in Western Mindanao.

Taluksangay was the first center of Islamic propagation in the Zamboanga Peninsula. Muslim religious missionaries from Arabia, India, Malaysia, Indonesia and Borneo have been flocking to this village. A representative of the Sultan of Turkey (Sheik-Al Islam) visited this place in later part of 1914. At the height of the MNLF (Moro National Liberation Front) military conflict in 1973, members of the Quadripartite Committee, Generals Fidel V. Ramos and Romeo Espino, visited Taluksangay village. Even at the height of trouble during the 70’s, tourists continued to arrived in this historical village.

The inhabitants of Taluksangay, from past to present are 100% Muslims. They are the descendants of the Sama Banguingui who were branded by history as pirates of Southeast Asia, but never conquered. [

M/V Asia Pacific

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Cebu-Zamboanga/Zamboanga - Cebu

M/V Asia Pacific, a purely cargo ship of Trans-Asia Shipping Lines, Inc. is available for charter to any point in the Philippines. The vessel is adaptable to carry different types of cargo including containers of various types and sizes, roll on roll off cargoes, and break bulk among others.

^^ the International Exchange Bank pala

Matagal ng wla ang International Exchange Bank more than 1 month na cguro, kasi nag merge na ang I bank and Union Bank into one last August....

there are a lot of building in Zamboanga that need to be declared as Historical Shrine by the National Historical Institute..

1. College of Education of Western mindanao State University (built 1918) - the first Normal School to be established in Mindanao..

2. San Ramon Penal Farm Administartion Building (built in 1918) - oldest correctional facility outside Manila..built in August 21, 1970

3. Zamboanga City Medical Center (built 1918)

oo nga sobrang dami, kapag dumaan ka sa Valderosa Street you will see a lots of old structures na pwedeng ideclared as historical shrine...some business establishment doon my year pa na nakalagay..like 1889,1867,1903,1912 and etc...:)

As of 2008:

there are two pending sisterhood agreement for:

Trece Martires City, Cavite
Talahasee, Florida

yes, your right Zoro,i'm the one who put that on Wikipedia.org ung sa Trece Martires City of Cavite still pending pa sa Sanguniang Panglusod sa Zamboanga, never less i think maaaprove ito next year...

the other one is this Tallahassee of Florida..this City has a planned already to take a sister hood agreement in 3 different cities in Mindanao, the Davao, CDeO and Zamboanga since in the first Quarter of 2008...

and another ay maraming cities parin ang planong gumawa ng sister hood fact to Zamboanga and this are..

Macau - Focusing the OFW that most of them are came from Zamboanga Peninsula Region

San Diego, California - done with Cavite City proposing to Zamboanga As well...to infocus the Filipinos there who can able to understand Spanish as well English Language as they are the priority and easily to get hire in a job .

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Easy to take access in Business from City to City through Fast and Economical Substances.

Fuzhou, People's Republic of China - Jobs, Businesses, Historical, Agenda after the fact agreement...

i got this through Collaborate and knew some things about zamboanga....:bash:

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Diba Pag mamayari ni Monsi yang Building Na yan kung saan nakatau ung billboard ng GMA....Kapuso ata c Monsi..JejEjeje:nuts::nuts:

Diba Pag mamayari ni Monsi yang Building Na yan kung saan nakatau ung billboard ng GMA....Kapuso ata c Monsi..JejEjeje:nuts::nuts:

Monsi ba? kala ko it was owned by Lobregats..

Matagal ng wla ang International Exchange Bank more than 1 month na cguro, kasi nag merge na ang I bank and Union Bank into one last August....

ah really?? never knew of that..u mean it was acquired by Union?

yes, your right Zoro,i'm the one who put that on Wikipedia.org ung sa Trece Martires City of Cavite still pending pa sa Sanguniang Panglusod sa Zamboanga, never less i think maaaprove ito next year...

the other one is this Tallahassee of Florida..this City has a planned already to take a sister hood agreement in 3 different cities in Mindanao, the Davao, CDeO and Zamboanga since in the first Quarter of 2008...

and another ay maraming cities parin ang planong gumawa ng sister hood fact to Zamboanga and this are..

Macau - Focusing the OFW that most of them are came from Zamboanga Peninsula Region

San Diego, California - done with Cavite City proposing to Zamboanga As well...to infocus the Filipinos there who can able to understand Spanish as well English Language as they are the priority and easily to get hire in a job .

Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam - Easy to take access in Business from City to City through Fast and Economical Substances.

Fuzhou, People's Republic of China - Jobs, Businesses, Historical, Agenda after the fact agreement...

i got this through Collaborate and knew some things about zamboanga....:bash:

its nice to know..if we can have all of those..Zamboanga and neigboring areas will greatly benefit..

DA: More farmers to benefit from fertilizer subsidy

CLOSE to 200,000 farmers in the region are expected to benefit from the fertilizer subsidy program of the National Government, which was implemented through the Department of Agriculture (DA).

DA Regional Director Oscar Parawan said the program will continue since the cost of fertilizers and other farm inputs remain high.

Parawan said the subsidy program is to help farmers deal with the effect of the high prices of farm inputs and to prevent them from borrowing money from usurers just to be able to continue farming.

The price of fertilizers has doubled to P1,900 per bag compared to the price last year.

Under the DA's fertilizer subsidy program, farmers will be given a coupon worth P250 as discount for a bag of fertilizer they would buy.

The discount coupon will be presented by the farmers when they buy fertilizers from accredited private agrivet supply outlets in their respective places in the region.

Owners of the accredited agrivet supply outlets can redeem the discount coupons from the DA and local government units following a thorough verification process.

Parawan's office covers the provinces of Zamboanga Sibugay, Zamboanga del Norte and Zamboanga del Sur and the cities of Dapitan, Dipolog, Isabela, Pagadian and Zamboanga. (Bong Garcia)

Assemblyman Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex
Largest Sports Stadium in the Philippines

*40,000 seating capacity, larger than the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila...

click here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquin_F._Enriquez_Memorial_Stadium)

City gives 25 bikes to police

Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday [August 26] morning turned over 25 bicycle units to the local police to help enhance police mobility and patrol along the central district of Zamboanga City.

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The bicycles are issued to the Bike Patrol Unit, a team of policemen assigned to make the rounds of the areas assigned to them using the pedal-driven and human-powered vehicles.

Mayor Lobregat said the turn over of the bicycles is part of his administration's all out support to the local police and intended for the security and peace and order of Zamboanga City.

Beefing up security is one of the main concerns of the police and military as well as the city government in view of the current peace and order situation.

Mayor Lobregat has expressed full confidence and trust on the local police and military's Task Force Zamboanga in the implementation of peace and security measures and stressed that the city government will continue to provide the needs of these agencies in order to ensure the well-being of the residents of the city.

The mayor turned over the bikes to the local police through City Police Director Col. Lurimer Detran during simple rites held in front of City Hall early yesterday morning.

Col. Detran expressed appreciation to the city government through Mayor Lobregat and the City Council for the continuous support and assistance to the local police. He said the local police will give its utmost to safeguard the city and its residents.

The donation of the bicycle units will help boost police mobility efforts particularly at this time when the red alert status is hoisted, the chief of police stressed.

Present during the turn over rite were Councilors Rey Candido, Nonong Guingona, Rudy Lim, Lynet Abarro and Eddie Saavedra; City Hall Chief Executive Assistant Roseller Natividad, members of the Bike Patrol Team and other city hall and police officials.

Just last Tuesday, Mayor Lobregat turned over to the police 30 units of handheld radios donated by the Zamboanga Chinese Chamber of Commerce and the Free and Accepted Masons of Zamboanga City.

The handheld radios were purposely to augment the communication facilities of the law enforcement agency. (City Hall PIO)

i dont think effective to 25bikes? zamboanga area is very wide from east to west coast

Assemblyman Joaquin Enriquez Memorial Sports Complex
Largest Sports Stadium in the Philippines

*40,000 seating capacity, larger than the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila...

click here (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joaquin_F._Enriquez_Memorial_Stadium)

As what i heard Councilor. Gerry Valesco of 1st District of Zamboanga is prioritize that Zamboanga Hermosa Festival should Held on this Sports Complex para safe and mas marami pa ang makakapanood....by the way my vacant lot pa diba sa right side ng Sports Complex na ito? i hope they will add more para madagdagan ang seating capacity....

Only in the Philippines!!!...:cheers:

^^tsaka ang payat pa ng 2nd guy, kayanin kaya niya?hehehe



;)

ZAMBOANGA CATHEDRAL

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wow, bien vale man gat ste chris..
kosa cam tu ta usa?

the successful examinees of the Sanitary Engineering who garnered the ten (10) highest places are the following:

1 GLENDA RAMILO CABAUATAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CORDILLERAS
82.11
2 ROLDAN QUIAMBAO PINEDA NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
79.80
3 RONALD ALLAN VILLAMEJOR POLLOSO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
78.84
4 ROBINSON RODEROS HILARIO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
77.54
5 JERNAMEL NURULLA SANTUZA WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
75.65
6 MARVIS BALANGAY GUZMAN UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO
75.30
7 EDWARD FELIX EMBRADURA GIMENO NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
74.53
8 JOY IBO DAGOHOY NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
74.33
9 ROWELL PAURA PERDON PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY
74.05
10 GLIEZA YUNTING EROY WESTERN MINDANAO STATE UNIVERSITY
73.35
. JOSE OLIVAREZ USON JR. PARTIDO STATE UNIVERSITY
73.35

wow! wmsu, is indeed a leader in quality education...

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bien cute man ste. hehe

^^ yuh..are they characters of a Japanese Anime?

i assume. haha

uu survivor na. hahaha grabe. cguro malaking pera ang nakukuha nung tao na nagpaparent dyan ng ad. laging updated ang GMA eh.

haha. ang abs-cbn, khet walang ganyan klaking ad ay num.1 pa rin sa zamboanga. L:D

i guess..its not printed in Zamboanga..its done in Manila then just shipped to Zamboanga,..

haha, i think chrisvenz mentioned the rental of the billboard, not the printing. :D

As of 2008:

there are two pending sisterhood agreement for:

Trece Martires City, Cavite
Talahasee, Florida

wait before we go deeper into this,
what's the benefit po ba of having a sisterhood agreement?
how will it benefit the cities included in this agreement? hehe

^^tsaka ang payat pa ng 2nd guy, kayanin kaya niya?hehehe



;)

nyahaha. grabe tlaga tong si qwert. hehe.
di naman po cguru siya buong araw magba-bike eh...
kaw naman. :D

still most of the Police Man in Zamboanga are Corrupt harap harapan pa...pati nga mga TFZ...if you want some prove just go there in Sta.Cruz kung saan ung Karnabal and if my dumating na L300van dun ka mang hinala ang sundan mo ung pulis..

Malaybalay projecting higher real property tax collections

MALAYBALAY — The Malaybalay city government is projecting higher collection of property taxes through an Integrated Revenue Generation System (IRGS), which aims at increasing transparency in computing taxes and freeing it from human discretion.

"The city is expanding its collection but it did not increase tax rates," said Eileen O. Gamo, human resource and audit consultant of Malaybalay, said.

From a collection of P13 million in real property tax in 2006, the city reported a P17.1 million collection last year. The city is projecting to collect P100 million in the next two to three years when local reforms take full effect.

The IRGS required local officials to ensure faster and transparent transactions to benefit the taxpayers.

Recently, Mayor Florencio T. Flores, Jr. transferred the issuance of tax declarations on properties from the provincial assessor’s office to the city assessor’s office, cutting processing time significantly.

Bar-coded tax declarations have been introduced and property tax histories can now be accessed thru IRGS in about five minutes instead of the usual one hour.

The IRGS started in 2006 with the restructuring of the entire local government administrative system in the city. Ms. Gamo said Mr. Flores had fully understood the need for restructuring in the city government.

This includes changing the management style from being "leader-centered" to "organization-centered," said Ms. Gamo.

Management is now process-driven, she said, and this has been implemented in the all units, from upper to mid-level managers and supervisors down to utility workers.

"The city assures that the right people is in the right position, all the employees were trained and even janitors now have the standard operating procedures in cleaning their assigned facilities," said Ms. Gamo.

Aside from the IRGS, the local government has also harnessed a Geographical Information System, the Malaybalay Integrated Survey System, and department-based information systems to ensure efficient revenue generation as well as transparency and accountability in local governance.

She said the cities of Davao and Zamboanga, two of the largest cities in Mindanao, are also looking at the possibility of replicating the systems currently applied by Malaybalay. - BusinessWorld

El Circulo Zamboagueño: 52 Years of Fiesta Pilar in Cagayan de Oro
El Circulo Zamboangueño de Cagayan de Oro is marking this month 52 years of celebrating Fiesta Pilar in honor of the patroness of their hometown.

Jose Nebrao, titular head of the half century old association of families who originated from Zamboanga City, formerly known as "The City of Flowers" but recently restyled as "Asia's Latin City", said the traditional nine-day novena for Nuestra Señora Virgen del Pilar de Zaragoza, the city's patron saint, starts on October 4.

Following are the host families for the nine-day novena: Paul & Nelvie Paladio, Aluba Subdivision (Oct 4); Jonel & Nanette Bergado, Morning Mist, Pueblo de Oro (Oct. 5); Edwin & Judith Amik, Xavier Estates (Oct. 6); Concon Ignacio, Fernhill Drive, Macasandig (Oct. 7); Raul & Antonietta Rodriguez, Tierra del Oro, Macasandig (Oct. 8); Luis & Dulce Potenciano, Coca Cola Cpd., Aluba (Oct. 9); Francisco & Antonina Montuno, Upper Zone 2, Bulua (Oct. 10) and Atty. Gloria Delgado, Capistrano-Akut sts. (Oct. 11).

Fiesta Pilar Mass will be celebrated at the St. Mary's Academy Chapel (formerly Cathedral High School), Villarin St., Carmen (Oct. 12) at 5:30pm.

As has been traditionally practiced by El Circulo for the past 52 years, a Cena Comunal will follow the celebration of the mass on October 12 at St. Mary's Academy Gym at 6:30 p.m. Circulo members and Zamboangueños can call the following for more details: Josy Aliñabon, tel. (088) 857-3652; Rose Nebrao, tel. (088) 858-1604 or Mae Surem, tel. (088) 856-4405.

Labels: Cagayan de Oro City, El Circulo Zamboagueño, Fiesta Pilar

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nyahaha. grabe tlaga tong si qwert. hehe.
di naman po cguru siya buong araw magba-bike eh...
kaw naman. :D

under nasa zamboanga ka na ngayon?

:lol::lol::lol: No Comment....:lol::lol::lol:

y no comment man zuki?:)

wow, bien vale man gat ste chris..
kosa cam tu ta usa?

actually im just using my phone MOTOROKR E6. 2mega pixel lang ung camera ng E6, pero inaayus ko ung picture sa adobe para medyo maganda ung labas. Wala pa kasi akong cam para mas natural ang labas ng pictures ko. hehe

thanks a lot. hehehe

Landco Pacific Corp., the leisure development unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., is spending P3.5 billion this year for the development of new and existing projects in line with its bid to become a leading player in the real estate industry in the next five years.

Landco president and CEO Alfred Xerez-Burgos said the company remains confident about the real estate industry’s prospects despite the slowdown in the US economy.

He said sales remained strong in the first quarter and that there has been no disruption in the payments of its clients.

Among new projects in the offing are Playa Laiya (a masterplanned tourism estate on a 129-hectare property in San Juan, Batangas), Playa Azalea (a leisure tourism project in Samal Island, Davao), WoodGrove Park (a 4-hectare high-end residential community in San Fernando, Pampanga), Hacienda Escudero Agritainment Park (in Villa Escudero, Laguna), Woodridge Garden Village (an upscale residential village on a 44-hectare lot in Zamboanga), the Courtyard in Cabanatuan City, and a 200-room hotel in Calatagan, Batangas.

Lined up on a seven-kilometer stretch of white sand, Playa Laiya is touted to become the largest beach community and the hub of beach tourism and commercial development in the Southeastern Luzon area.

Plaza Azalea, on the other hand, is a joint venture between Landco and the Floirendo family. It will offer mid-sized, mid-priced lots ranging between 200 and 400 square meters.

Landco Pacific Corp. which touts itself as a specialist in leisure investments, is rebranding itself as a developer of second homes for wealthy individuals.

Other ongoing projects of the company include residential condo Tribeca Private Residences, the redevelopment of Hacienda Escudero and Amara en Terrazas.

Landco posted a net profit of P261.2 million on the back of a 191-percent jump in revenues to P2.08 billion, a reversal of the P12.9-million loss incurred a year earlier.

The strong performance was attributed to brisk sales of residential projects—the Ponderosa Leisure Farms, Amara en Terrazas, Playa Calatagan, Leisure Farms, Terrazas de Punta Fuego and Montelago.

Xerez-Burgos disclosed that the construction of Playa Calatagan, the country’s first leisure tourism estate situated around a beach community, is ahead of schedule with major components of the 92-hectare project set for completion this year.

Playa Calatagan Resort and Hotel features seven swimming pools, garden and pool cabanas, a beachside restaurant and food court area and a welcome pavilion that houses an information center, admissions area and temporary lounging spaces.

The initial development phase of the hotel (which comprises 67-68 rooms) is expected to be completed this year.
Additional Information

y no comment man zuki?:)

KA~! ka~! ka~!....wla Lng Curious ka?...i alreay saw na kc c Chris and i am sure sya tlaga yun...i don't think if chris know me already somehow he is wondering na prang kilala na nya ako when i get pass at the ADZU gate as and see him sometimes...heheehe...

hey Psylock, ano FS mo? ano ba real name mo pra mas maganda...^^

any way ngaun kolng nalamn na ang Landco Pacific Corp. ay marami plang invesment sa Zamboanga....starts from Forest Lake to Wood Brigde and a lot more is comming from what their site said....huhuhuhu

under nasa zamboanga ka na ngayon?

wala pa po.... why? :)

^^
Nagsimula na ba ang season ng UAAP Volleyball? Will I get to see you on tv? :)

Today is October 7, 2008 BIRTHDAY NI ZUKI

Lobregat seeks US aid for more infra projects ("http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2008/10/07/PROV20081007137277.html)

Vic P. Arevalo

ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor Celso L. Lobregat is seeking the assistance of American government for the implementation of more infrastructure projects in Zamboanga City such as the improvement of local airport, a facility which is also being utilized by the US forces.


Lobregat said this as he expressed anew his support to the joint military exercises between the Philippines and US forces based on the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA), citing the benefits that Philippine police and military are obtaining from the accord.

Lobregat last Thursday joined the sub-committee of the Legislative Oversight on the VFA (LOVFA) Committee headed by Sen. Rodolfo Biazon and Rep. Antonio Cuenco during an on-site inspection of US facilities located inside military camps in the city.

The LOVFA sub-committee’s visit to the city was prompted by allegations from some sectors that the US military forces are allowed to take part in offensive and combat operations and are involved in espionage.

The on-sight inspection of US facilities at the Edwin Andrews Air Base in Sta. Maria, Camp Arturo Enrile in Malagutary and at Naval Forces Western Mindanao camp and Western Mindanao Command headquarters in Calarian was followed by a briefing at Wesmincom headquarters.

Today is October 7, 2008 BIRTHDAY NI ZUKI

hindi ko B-day Ngaun..hahahaha sa 11 pa poh ..Street Dance competition i am going to watch it...c mayor naraw ang bahala sa lahat for my b-day..:lol::lol::lol:....para tipid..jejejeje

Guyz..Open napla ang Paseo Del Mar...kakaingit namn wla akong time to go there...Chris take knmn ng Picture sa Paseo...super ganda talga when i saw in Dateline Zamboanga. my Phase 2 and 3 paraw...wahhh...Ganda ng CR pero kulang ung trashcan

MYMP now Live in Zamboanga!!!
http://images.mympband.multiply.com/image/38/photos/upload/1200x1200/Rq6eMAoKCpkAAHsMHWk7/mympv2.jpg?et=6pFRGMasLIbmRh1m39mKIw&nmid=0

Oct 10, 2008 - Zamboanga City Coliseum (brgy. Tetuan, Zamboanga City)
7:30pm - 11:30pm

Sponge Cola Live in Zamboanga!!!
http://www.freewebs.com/spongebhe/sponge+cola+cover+final2.jpg

October 8, 2008 - Zamboanga City Coliseum (Tetuan, Zamboanga City)
7:30pm - 11:45pm

Please add some coming concerts in Zamboanga i forgot the some...Tapos nba ung kay Iwa Moto?

did someone who watch the Show of Cong. Erbie Fabian Lately?...their topic is about the Zamboanga International Airport...

at the last part ng show they are talking about the future of ZIA, sabi ni Bayabos their plan sana is to transfer the Airport Terminal doon sa Airbase malapit sa Don pablo High school Campus, but the sanguniang panglusod reject it, on the other one about the transferring of the ZIA sa Talabaan area sabi ni bayabos malayong mangyari ito if until now nakaupo parin sa PGMA we still need to wait until 2010, even they have the sketch project ready nadaw ang lahat..aproval nalang at fund...bayabos said..the terminal has a 6 bridge to serve many flights domestic and international if ever matuloy iyon and my own terminal din ung Cargo...how nice...

did you see habang tumatagal lalong lumilinaw ?...about the ZIA ....hope it will build a new one soon....

wow! wmsu, is indeed a leader in quality education...

viva wmsu..

Landco Pacific Corp., the leisure development unit of Metro Pacific Investments Corp., is spending P3.5 billion this year for the development of new and existing projects in line with its bid to become a leading player in the real estate industry in the next five years.

Landco president and CEO Alfred Xerez-Burgos said the company remains confident about the real estate industry’s prospects despite the slowdown in the US economy.

He said sales remained strong in the first quarter and that there has been no disruption in the payments of its clients.

Among new projects in the offing are Playa Laiya (a masterplanned tourism estate on a 129-hectare property in San Juan, Batangas), Playa Azalea (a leisure tourism project in Samal Island, Davao), WoodGrove Park (a 4-hectare high-end residential community in San Fernando, Pampanga), Hacienda Escudero Agritainment Park (in Villa Escudero, Laguna), Woodridge Garden Village (an upscale residential village on a 44-hectare lot in Zamboanga), the Courtyard in Cabanatuan City, and a 200-room hotel in Calatagan, Batangas.

Lined up on a seven-kilometer stretch of white sand, Playa Laiya is touted to become the largest beach community and the hub of beach tourism and commercial development in the Southeastern Luzon area.

Plaza Azalea, on the other hand, is a joint venture between Landco and the Floirendo family. It will offer mid-sized, mid-priced lots ranging between 200 and 400 square meters.

Landco Pacific Corp. which touts itself as a specialist in leisure investments, is rebranding itself as a developer of second homes for wealthy individuals.

Other ongoing projects of the company include residential condo Tribeca Private Residences, the redevelopment of Hacienda Escudero and Amara en Terrazas.

Landco posted a net profit of P261.2 million on the back of a 191-percent jump in revenues to P2.08 billion, a reversal of the P12.9-million loss incurred a year earlier.

The strong performance was attributed to brisk sales of residential projects—the Ponderosa Leisure Farms, Amara en Terrazas, Playa Calatagan, Leisure Farms, Terrazas de Punta Fuego and Montelago.

Xerez-Burgos disclosed that the construction of Playa Calatagan, the country’s first leisure tourism estate situated around a beach community, is ahead of schedule with major components of the 92-hectare project set for completion this year.

Playa Calatagan Resort and Hotel features seven swimming pools, garden and pool cabanas, a beachside restaurant and food court area and a welcome pavilion that houses an information center, admissions area and temporary lounging spaces.

The initial development phase of the hotel (which comprises 67-68 rooms) is expected to be completed this year.
Additional Information

yhis one will rise in Zambowood, ryt?

^^
Nagsimula na ba ang season ng UAAP Volleyball? Will I get to see you on tv? :)

December pa yata...
pero ang shakey's vleague sa oct. 17 or 19 ata. :D
you'll see them na, haha. I will not be playing since, nainjur ako just last month... acl injury. hahahaha.

^^
Sayang naman. I thought kasali ka sa lineup for the V-League. Pero sana makahabol ka sa UAAP. Anong jersey number mo? Hehehehe :D

Guyz..Open napla ang Paseo Del Mar...kakaingit namn wla akong time to go there...Chris take knmn ng Picture sa Paseo...super ganda talga when i saw in Dateline Zamboanga. my Phase 2 and 3 paraw...wahhh...Ganda ng CR pero kulang ung trashcan

aww. i'll try. Pumunta ako nung last saturday night dun. Maganda nga, kaso masyadong crowded sa ngayon eh. Tska i can't use my phone to capture sa paseo pag gabi. Hindi kasi capable ung phone ko. Pero i'll try. hehehe

KA~! ka~! ka~!....wla Lng Curious ka?...i alreay saw na kc c Chris and i am sure sya tlaga yun...i don't think if chris know me already somehow he is wondering na prang kilala na nya ako when i get pass at the ADZU gate as and see him sometimes...heheehe...

hey Psylock, ano FS mo? ano ba real name mo pra mas maganda...^^

lokal_tesart@yahoo.com fs ko o.t. hehehe anyways musta na un shopers center mall any images and un malapit sa mindpro?:cheers:



note zuki
(may underline un)

yhis one will rise in Zambowood, ryt?

Under Construction Nga poh sila...daming ginagawang projects doon sa Tumaga-Lunzuran point area...

lokal_tesart@yahoo.com fs ko o.t. hehehe anyways musta na un shopers center mall any images and un malapit sa mindpro?:cheers:



note zuki
(may underline un)

thanks poh..na add na kita...:bash::bash:

^^
Sayang naman. I thought kasali ka sa lineup for the V-League. Pero sana makahabol ka sa UAAP. Anong jersey number mo? Hehehehe :D

wala akong jersey para sa uaap... hehe. i think wala pa narelease. :D

MYMP now Live in Zamboanga!!!
http://images.mympband.multiply.com/image/38/photos/upload/1200x1200/Rq6eMAoKCpkAAHsMHWk7/mympv2.jpg?et=6pFRGMasLIbmRh1m39mKIw&nmid=0

Oct 10, 2008 - Zamboanga City Coliseum (brgy. Tetuan, Zamboanga City)
7:30pm - 11:30pm


sabi ng classmate ko the concert will be at the archbishopric palace near midtown..

Guyz..Open napla ang Paseo Del Mar...kakaingit namn wla akong time to go there...Chris take knmn ng Picture sa Paseo...super ganda talga when i saw in Dateline Zamboanga. my Phase 2 and 3 paraw...wahhh...Ganda ng CR pero kulang ung trashcan

i tell u zuki..Paseo del Mar is so great..i fell in love with the place..

Under Construction Nga poh sila...daming ginagawang projects doon sa Tumaga-Lunzuran point area...

ai Tumaga-Lunzuran pala? not Zambowood??

Calle Valderossa, Zamboanga

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2923990664_785fbc4eaa.jpg?v=0

wala akong jersey para sa uaap... hehe. i think wala pa narelease. :D

PM mo naman sakin kung sino ka dun sa lineup ng DLSU para kahit papano may acquaintance ako na member ng team sa virtual world of SSC. :lol:

Sponge Cola Live in Zamboanga!!!
http://www.freewebs.com/spongebhe/sponge+cola+cover+final2.jpg

October 8, 2008 - Zamboanga City Coliseum (Tetuan, Zamboanga City)
7:30pm - 11:45pm

lol, nag motorcade sila kanina at tumigil talga sa harapan ng ADZU. Grabe. Di pala maganda si iwa moto. malaki lang boobs sa kanya. hahaha

byw, sa GOV.CAMINS i held ang concert, not sa coliseum. :)

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/0928_120354copy-1.jpg

i tell u zuki..Paseo del Mar is so great..i fell in love with the place..

kaka ingit namn...a new meeting place sa ZC..jejeje pati mga Snatcher i think:lol:

ai Tumaga-Lunzuran pala? not Zambowood??

the way going to Lunzuran..and unang makikita mo ay yung Adzu High school campus, then the Subdivision ng Filinvest sunod niyon ay ang woodbridge sa harap namn nya ang vacant lot pero sabi sabi ng mga tao doon subdivision did daw sya...look like a Beverley Hills..:lol:

lol, nag motorcade sila kanina at tumigil talga sa harapan ng ADZU. Grabe. Di pala maganda si iwa moto. malaki lang boobs sa kanya. hahaha

byw, sa GOV.CAMINS i held ang concert, not sa coliseum. :)

really?..i haven't know that..jejeje ok thanks for the correction Chris...talgang nakita mo cla...jejejeje...nakikita kita kc sometimes sa labas...do you see me nba?:cheers:

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/0928_120210copy-1.jpg

U/C site. Unknown pa itong site na ito. Di ko pa alam kung anu itatayu ditong establishment.

Net Find...

View of Zamboanga

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/private_9bb486a1af6dffd581321d9bf38.jpg

The Mindpro CitiMall

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/private_c2ad19e7273f173aa05f33133de.jpg

The Southway Square Mall

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http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/private_98f52c42768f69b50001718f99a.jpg

Yubengco Star mall

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/100-0851.jpg

Ok Bazaar

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/100-0811.jpg

Astoria Business Hotel

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/private_3ac42451b313c5e6870401e1d2d.jpg

Midtown Center

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/private_5e9d134a46d630a09da5a2810b3.jpg

Zamboanga International Airport

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-=(Hapqy Zamboanga Hermosa Festival)=-
"Asia's Latin City"
"Orgullo Del Mindanao"

http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj53/svenz_2008/0928_120210copy-1.jpg

U/C site. Unknown pa itong site na ito. Di ko pa alam kung anu itatayu ditong establishment.

if kung totoo na Extension ito ng Mindpro talagang Magcocompete ang SHoppers' Mall as they are on under construction and Mindpro..

i like the name Mindpro Annex. Citimall:cheers:

What’s new in Zamboanga? I’m bound to the latin city on the 19th of December for 16 long days…any new establishments worth visiting?

Calle Valderossa, Zamboanga

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3070/2923990664_785fbc4eaa.jpg?v=0


nice photo..Guessing it’s from my flickr account haha

PM mo naman sakin kung sino ka dun sa lineup ng DLSU para kahit papano may acquaintance ako na member ng team sa virtual world of SSC. :lol:

ok po... hahaha

w8...paano nga po pala ulit mag pm dito? hahaa

^^
Punta ka sa User CP. :lol:

What’s new in Zamboanga? I’m bound to the latin city on the 19th of December for 16 long days…any new establishments worth visiting?

marami nang extablishment dito sa Zamboanga. Marami na ring magagandang lugar na mapupuntahan. hehehe.:)

Mmmmm... ang ganda ng Zambo, the kind of place where I want to get lost into. Nice pics guys, keep it coming!

can somebody translate this....

http://www.pycon.co.kr/images/Overs/Overs_main_00.jpg

:banana::banana::banana:

marami nang extablishment dito sa Zamboanga. Marami na ring magagandang lugar na mapupuntahan. hehehe.:)

oh great, I wont get bored then. I heard about new coffee shops sprouting all over the city like mushrooms, mr. bean, chokolate...never been to those places.

can somebody translate this....

http://www.pycon.co.kr/images/Overs/Overs_main_00.jpg

:banana::banana::banana:

hello Gear, where did you get that pic? anong site let me see if i can relate on what they mean of...parang interesting kc ito...sobrang taas ng mga building and it makes zamboanga into an original business center ng mindanao...

eSkwela soon to open in Zamboanga City



Out-of-School Youth and adults (OSYAs) in Zamboanga City can now earn a high school diploma through the eSkwela.

A project dedicated to providing ICT-enhanced educational opportunities for Filipino out-of-school youth and adults, eSkwela aims to help reduce the local digital divide and enhance the capacity of OSYAs to be successful participants in the global, knowledge-based economy.

The project is implemented by the Commission on Information and Communications Technology (CICT), in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), to help address the problem of high dropout rates at the secondary school level.

Among the benefits of eSkwela compared to the traditional school is the blended type of learner-centered instruction where students will have an hour of computer-aided learning via interactive e-learning modules and an additional hour of teacher-led instruction as based on the current needs of learners.

The local eSkwela will be opened on September 24, 2008 and will be housed at the Community eCenter (CeC) of the NCC-Field Operations Office in Tumaga, Zamboanga City. The effort was made possible thru the partnership of the National Computer Center-Field Operations Office (NCC-FOO) and the regional division of DepEd - Alternative Learning System. Director Tess Camba of NCC-FOO, who championed the setting up of eSkwela in the city said that eventually more CeCs in the country will be eSkwela centers as well.

In addition to the provision of space requirements, NCC-FOO will also provide computer units, electricity and Internet connectivity, while DepEd will ensure the availability of mobile teachers and instructional managers as well as the selection of learner recipients.

Seventeen (17) teachers are currently undergoing a two-day training on Open Office. Thirty (30) out-of-school youth will also undergo a two-day training on basic computer usage and applications prior to their actual classes using the eSkwela modules.

KOREAN FIRM READIES US$936,000 TO DEVELOP LOCAL BEACH.


ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan 14 Asia Pulse - A Korean firm is poised to develop the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park in Upper Calarian district of Zamboanga city with a capital outlay of P50 million (US$936,000) to realize the project.

Yong Soon Ko, director of Korean Investors Corporation




any news about this?

can somebody translate this....

http://www.pycon.co.kr/images/Overs/Overs_main_00.jpg

:banana::banana::banana:

i got it kung ano ang mean ng news na ito....it about the road project of Korean investment with a joined forces of DPWH matagal na ito....about tallest buildings in the pictures yan na yung project nila sa Vietnam....:)

KOREAN FIRM READIES US$936,000 TO DEVELOP LOCAL BEACH.


ZAMBOANGA CITY, Jan 14 Asia Pulse - A Korean firm is poised to develop the Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park in Upper Calarian district of Zamboanga city with a capital outlay of P50 million (US$936,000) to realize the project.

Yong Soon Ko, director of Korean Investors Corporation




any news about this?

i think ito na yun sa dulo ng Golf Course and Beach Resort...pero hindi pa ako nakapasok doon..

i think ito na yun sa dulo ng Golf Course and Beach Resort...pero hindi pa ako nakapasok doon..

what meron doon'?

Mmmmm... ang ganda ng Zambo, the kind of place where I want to get lost into. Nice pics guys, keep it coming!

toink...
Zamboanga is a beautiful place, one of the best in the Philippines actually, though it cannot compete with other metro cities when it comes to shopping and high rise bldgs. but surely Zamboanga is definitely gifted by nature.... but if i were a part of the government I won't allow zamboanga to have a high rise building, neither a modern one.... I'd want it to be a place like Venice,Italy... or madrid,spain yung tipong puno ng old structures pero pagkapasok mo modern na modern. ehehe.. tapos wala ung mga flying wires... a clean city like singapore, and a city na magiimplement ng each and every law.... from the
simplest to the heaviest.... un lang. haha

Eow GUYz...GOOd Afternoon...

Mayor: Wow Sardinas 2008, a ‘test of Zamboangueño unity’
Friday, October 10. 2008

Zamboangueños will once again demonstrate unity and strength on Saturday, October 11, as thousands will converge at the R.T. Lim Boulevard for the Wow Sardinas 2008, a sardine-eating event that is expected to be one of the highlights of this year’s Zamboanga Hermosa Festival.

Aiming to record the longest eating-sardine event, Wow Sardinas 2008 is the second of its kind in Zamboanga, known as the sardines capital of the Philippines.

Mayor Celso Lobregat has invited all sectors in the city to actively participate in the Wow Sardinas event as well as other activities lined up for the Hermosa Festival which showcases the unique and proud culture of the Zamboanguenos.

“Let us be together in this activity and strengthen unity,” the mayor, who will spearhead the sardines eating event on Saturday at 5:30 p.m., said.

City Tourism Officer Sarita Hernandez, who overseeing preparations for the big event cited the support and assistance of 12 local companies, which she said, will contribute to the success of the 2nd Sardine-eating activity.

These companies are the Universal Canning Inc. (producer of Family Sardines); Mega Sardines Corporation (producer of Mega Sardines); Permex Producer and Exporter Corporation (producer of Paradiso sardines); Columbus Seafoods Corporation (555 Sardines) and Atlantic Foods Corporation (Mikko sardines); Monde Nissin which will provide the Skyflakes crackers; Philippine Spring Water Resources Inc. which will supply the Nature’s Spring bottled water; plywood companies M n S Company Inc., Sunrise Plywood Corporation and Mega Plywood Corporation which will provide the materials for the construction of tables; the Zamboanga City State Polytechnic College which will take care of the labor for the construction of tables and the ABS-CBN which will provide the sound system.

As of yesterday, a total of 15,670 people, representing the different sectors of the city, have registered to participate in the sardines eating activity.

Hernandez said the participants will include the barangays, non-government organizations, government offices/agencies, schools and utility companies.

She said the gathering will strengthen unity among the people as well as promote the economic activities of the city.

This annual event is spearheaded by the city government of Zamboanga through the office of the city mayor—city tourism division in coordination with the Department of Trade and Industry Provincial Office under Engr. Rolando Acuna and the Council committee on tourism, arts, culture and foreign relations under Councilor Gerky Valesco. (Sheila Covarrubias)


:cheers:

Celso: Zambo is not part of any province
Friday; October 10, 2008


Mayor Celso Lobregat yesterday reiterated his long standing request with National Statistical Coordination Board (NSCB) to separate the statistical data of Zamboanga City from those of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, stressing that Zamboanga City is not part of any province in Mindanao.

“Zamboanga is a highly urbanized city and as such it is not part of Zamboanga del Sur nor of any province in Mindanao,” Mayor Lobregat said at the opening of the 5th Mindanao Statistics Congress yesterday morning at the Carlos Dominguez Hall of the Ateneo de Zamboanga University.

Lobregat said that categorizing Zamboanga City as part of Zamboanga del Sur’s statistical data, as it is happening now, is illogical considering that Zamboanga City is geographically farther from Zamboanga del Sur than it is to Zamboanga Sibugay Province.

The chief executive cited the case of Isabela City which is part of the island province of Basilan under the Autonomous Region in Muslim (ARMM), yet the statistical data of Isabela City are segregated from those of Basilan and ARMM.

“How come Zamboanga City is lumped with Zamboanga del Sur?” Lobregat asked in a statement. “That is why I am asking again the NSCB to separate Zamboanga City from Zamboanga del Sur,” he added with reference to Regional Director Arthur Valerio.

In most government and private documents, Zamboanga City’s provincial address is Zamboanga del Sur.

Meanwhile, Lobregat underscored the importance of statistics and statistical data in policy formulation, planning and decision-making in both the local government and the private sector.

He said the two-day event is a step towards promoting, enhancing and instilling a region-wide awareness and appreciation of the importance of statistics, while at the same time ensuring the support of the public at large in improving and enhancing the quality and standard of statistics in Mindanao.

Statistics, according to the mayor, offers a wide range of information necessary for the success of government and private’s plans and programs of action such as but not limited to the delivery of basic services and formulation of policies.

“We need the numbers from the fields for all our undertakings to succeed and beneficial to the people,” Lobregat said as he thanked the congress organizers, namely; the Regional Statistics Coordination Committee, the Philippine Statistical Associatio- Zamboanga City Chapter, NDEA and ADZU for hosting the event in time for the Zamboanga Hermosa Festival. (Vic Larato)

Council OKs Paseo del Mar ordinance Councilor Valesco authors legislative landmark
Friday; October 10, 2008

by Nonong Santiago

The City Council on its regular session yesterday approved on second, third and final reading Ordinance 2008-28 establishing the Paseo del Mar and defining the guidelines, regulations, operations and proving penalties for violators.

The landmark legislation was authored by neophyte District 1 Councilor Gerky Valesco who chairs the Tourism Committee in the City Council.

Valesco said if fully completed, the Paseo del Mar formerly the CDCP Complex, will have a sea walk, concessionaire stalls, tourist information center, Police Action Center (PAC), mini wharf which will serve as jump-off point for Sta. Cruz Island or other islands plus other amenities.

The councilor pointed out that the ordinance stipulates the creation of a committee chaired by Mayor Celso Lobregat that will formulate policies and regulations relative to the said ordinance.

According to Valesco, the committee is tasked to screen applicants for concession, utilization and for other purposes of the Paseo ground.

“I am very happy that the vision of Maam Caling, the direction and the plan of Mayor Celso Lobregat in seeing to it the CDCP Complex will be turned into a modern tourism destination has been realized with the enactment of the ordinance,” Valesco emphasized.

The passage of the ordinance came about after series of consultations and public hearings were conducted with various stakeholders, Valesco added. (Nonong Santiago)

Festivitiy for 2morrow...October 11, 2008

Inauguration of Mr Yano as a Son of Zamboanga City
Street Dance Competition
Showdown of Street Dance Competition
Floral Float Parade
Wow Sadinas 2008 - RT Lim boulevard


Add if some activity's that i missed it...

zuki show ka naman new pics sa shoppers center and yan paseo de mar waaaaaaa december pa ako uwi zamboanga hehehe

Wahh Good Morning Zamboanga...it's mah Bday today...hu hu hu ...any way psylock we will see nlang i have some extra fund here i am thinking nga to buy na a new cam pero sa isip ko prang my kailangan akong bibilhin na mas important pa dyan..i will try..tanong mo kaya kay Zoro or kay chris

15,000 Zamboanguenos to participate in sardines-eating event
10/10/2008 | 11:56 PM

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — More than 15,000 residents are expected to join a sardines-eating event here today, Saturday, a move to boost this city’s image as sardines capital of the country.

Dubbed as "Wow Sardinas 2008," it is the improved version of the previous year’s "Wow Sardinas... De anton este" (WOW sardines...it’s ours).

The event aims to break the record for the largest number of people eating sardines simultaneously.

It will be held at the scenic Roseller T. Lim Blvd., also known as Cawa-Cawa Blvd., organizers said. City tourism officer Sarita Hernandez said five of the 10 local manufacturers of canned sardines in the city would provide fish for the kilometric-long table.

Last year, about 12,000 people participated in the event consuming an estimated 12,000 cans of sardines.

The participating firms are Permex Producers and Exporters Corp. (Paradiso brand sardines), Ayala Seafoods Corp. (Mega), Universal Canning Inc. (Family), Atlantic Foods Corp. (Mico), Columbus Seafood Corp. (555).

Monde M.Y. San Corp. and its flagship brand Skyflakes will supply soda crackers along with bottled water from the Philippine Nature Spring Water Resources, Inc. Kelly V. Bernardo, producers of a local lifestyle TV program here who initiated the same event last year, said the eating will start at around 5:30 p.m.

The city’s canning and fishing industries contribute more than P3 billion annually to the local economy.

These industries also provide over 30,000 direct jobs and produce the most accessible source of animal protein for the nation’s low-income families.

Canned sardines manufactures in this city controls roughly 85% of the domestic market. Councilor Rogelio L. Valesco, Jr. who chairs the local committee on tourism told BusinessWorld they also hope the sardines’ eating event will be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record. — Darwin T. Wee, BusinessWorld

:banana::banana:

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Japanese loses cash, cell phone to thieves in Zambo City
10/08/2008 | 10:38 PM

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – A Japanese national on Wednesday complained to Philippine police that he lost his wallet and a cellular phone to thieves in Zamboanga City, officials said.

Toshio Nikishita, 37, told police that he lost about P 8,000 in cash and the phone. He said two men bumped him from behind, but ignored them only to discover later that his wallet and phone were gone from his pockets.

Nikishita said the incident occurred around 12.30 p.m. near the City Hall. He said he was a frequent visitor and had been coming to Zamboanga the past three years. He did not say where he lives in Japan, but Nikishita was apparently disgusted over the incident.

Pickpockets and thieves have victimized many people in Zamboanga City, mostly shoppers and students, and in some cases stabbed those who tried to fight off the criminals. - Al Jacinto, GMANews.TV

RP-Malaysia border patrol meeting kicks off in Zambo
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ZAMBOANGA CITY – At least 60 Malaysian military officers and men arrived in this city, Thursday for the four-day conduct of 14th RP-Malaysia Border Patrol Operations that started Oct 9 to 11.

The annual conduct of bilateral exercises kicked off with the sailing of Philippine Navy and Malaysian ships en route to this city while the Malaysian delegation arrived here via a C-130 plane at the Philippine Air Force’s Edwin Andrews Air Base.

Western Mindanao Command (Westmincom) chief Lt. General Nelson Allaga plays host to the foreign soldiers.

The RP-Malaysia bilateral exercises is an annual undertaking of two participating countries aimed to equip their respective military forces especially on naval capability and corresponding aerial support exercises relative to border patrol proceedings.

The event accounts for the patrol activities on sea, monitoring and apprehension of lawless elements therein and other violations according to border patrol regulations between the Philippines and Malaysia.

Allaga hosted a welcome dinner for the Malaysian forces, Thursday while the city government led by Mayor Celso Lobregat hosted another dinner and Fellowship night Friday.

The border patrol meeting proper is scheduled today with the arrival honors, delivery of respective messages among the heads of the Malaysian delegation and the Filipino counterpart and sharing of updates on the undertaking from both countries.

A comprehensive briefing of operations, plans and other activities among participating military units follows prior to the wrap up activities that formally culminates the undertaking. (Gertrude Sienes)

15,000 Zamboanguenos to participate in sardines-eating event
10/10/2008 | 11:56 PM

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — More than 15,000 residents are expected to join a sardines-eating event here today, Saturday, a move to boost this city’s image as sardines capital of the country.

Dubbed as "Wow Sardinas 2008," it is the improved version of the previous year’s "Wow Sardinas... De anton este" (WOW sardines...it’s ours).

The event aims to break the record for the largest number of people eating sardines simultaneously.

It will be held at the scenic Roseller T. Lim Blvd., also known as Cawa-Cawa Blvd., organizers said. City tourism officer Sarita Hernandez said five of the 10 local manufacturers of canned sardines in the city would provide fish for the kilometric-long table.

Last year, about 12,000 people participated in the event consuming an estimated 12,000 cans of sardines.

The participating firms are Permex Producers and Exporters Corp. (Paradiso brand sardines), Ayala Seafoods Corp. (Mega), Universal Canning Inc. (Family), Atlantic Foods Corp. (Mico), Columbus Seafood Corp. (555).

Monde M.Y. San Corp. and its flagship brand Skyflakes will supply soda crackers along with bottled water from the Philippine Nature Spring Water Resources, Inc. Kelly V. Bernardo, producers of a local lifestyle TV program here who initiated the same event last year, said the eating will start at around 5:30 p.m.

The city’s canning and fishing industries contribute more than P3 billion annually to the local economy.

These industries also provide over 30,000 direct jobs and produce the most accessible source of animal protein for the nation’s low-income families.

Canned sardines manufactures in this city controls roughly 85% of the domestic market. Councilor Rogelio L. Valesco, Jr. who chairs the local committee on tourism told BusinessWorld they also hope the sardines’ eating event will be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record. — Darwin T. Wee, BusinessWorld

:banana::banana:

Councilor Rogelio L. Valesco, Jr. who chairs the local committee on tourism told BusinessWorld they also hope the sardines’ eating event will be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record

hope lang. wahaha

hope lang. wahaha

sana nga ^^

Councilor Rogelio L. Valesco, Jr. who chairs the local committee on tourism told BusinessWorld they also hope the sardines’ eating event will be recorded in the Guinness Book of World Record

successful ang activities kanina..gravehh...another crown again for Zamboanga City High School Main...they will represent in Aliwan Fes....:cheers::cheers:super ganda...daming visita...hu hu hu...pati Wow sardinas it was a great too..daming taong may dalang platic..hu hu hu ..:lol::lol:

successful ang activities kanina..gravehh...another crown again for Zamboanga City High School Main...they will represent in Aliwan Fes....:cheers::cheers:super ganda...daming visita...hu hu hu...pati Wow sardinas it was a great too..daming taong may dalang platic..hu hu hu ..:lol::lol:

ZCHS Main should practice to the highest level for next year Aliwan Festival, para at least mag karoon din tayo ng magandang impression sa mga taga manila. hahaha

Here is the schedule of the Festivities in Hermosa Festival

Wow Zamboanga
October 1- 8
7PM- onwards
National Museum Courtyard, Fort Pilar

Cosechas de Zamboanga
October 1-15
9AM, Plaza Pershing

Art Exhibit
October 6 - November 6
6PM, Garden Ochid Hotel

City-wide Job Dair
October 2-3
8AM- 5PM
City Health Compound

Novena Mass
October 3 -5
5:30 PM
Fort Pilar

Beng Climaco Badminton Cup
(Inter-Government Tournament)
October 3-6
8AM- 5PM
LB Badminton Center

1st Zamboanga Hermosa Invitational MTB Challenge
(Circuit Race Competition)
October 5
7AM- onwards
Abong-abong, Pasonanca

SMB Cerveza Negra Jazz Saturday Nights
October 4
8PM - onwards
Cafe Zambo, Canelar

Regatta de Zamboanga
October 5
8AM
RT Lim Boulevard

Mindanao Week of Peace 2008 Awarding Ceremony
(writing and painting competition)
October 6
4PM
National Museum Courtyard, Fort Pilar

Servicio Medical
October 7
8AM - 5PM
City Health Compound

Dancesport Competition - Year 5
October 8
1PM
ZC Coliseum

Grand Fashion Show
October 8
7PM
Astoria Regency

Fiesta Solo Art Exhibit
October 8 - November 8
5:30 (Opening Exhibit)
The Gallery of the Peninsula and the Archipelago
ADZU, La Purisima Street

Miss Zamboanga 2008
October 9
7PM
Astoria Regency

Chabacano Song Festival
October 9
7PM
Garden Orchid Hotel

"Classic Meets Rock"
October 10 & 11
Multi-Purpose Covered Court
ADZU, La Purisima Street

Erico Basilio Fiesta Pilar Dart Cup
October 10-11
Ram's Beer Garden

"Savers the Wonder Dog"
Dog Show
October 10 -11
ZC Coliseum

Motorcade Dog Show
October 10
8AM, 3PM - 5PM

Dog Show
October 11
8AM - 10AM, 3PM - 5PM

Mascota de Zamboanga Show
October 10
6PM
Museum Courtyard, Fort Pilar

MYMP Concert
October 10
7PM
ZC Coliseum

Floral Float Parade
Street Dance Competition
Street Dance Showdown
Fiesta Main Program
October 11
1PM: Canelar to City Hall
3PM: Stage at City Hall

Wow Sardinas
October 11
5:30 ON
RT Lim Boulevard

Wushu Sanshou Tournament
October 11
3PM
ZCPC Covered Court

Mayor Celso L. Lobregat Cup
Golf Tournament - Year 4
October 11 - 12
9AM
Zamboanga Golf Course and Beach Park

Awarding Ceremony
October 12
7PM
Garden Deck, Garden Orchid Hotel

Religious Activities
October 12
Fort Pilar

Market Bazaar/ Garage Sale
October 18 -19
9AM - 6PM
Parking Area, MP Towers
Nuñez Extension

San Miguel Beer Oktoberfest
120 Celebrations
October 24
7PM - onwards
Gov. Camins Ave.

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Good morning..bakit la man tao..hu hu hu hu

Guyz, i have a good news...Under construction na ang 11 Story proposed Building ng Garden Orchid Hotel i saw lang kanina i think nasa 2nd floor na sla....

my sister is going to arrive here in zamboanga again using Air Philippines...Meron pa palang flight ang air philippines?...

City gov't awaits Central Bank construction

MAYOR CELSO LOBREGAT looks forward to the emergence of a tourist and financial hub rolled into one in Pettit Barracks with the expected construction of the Central Bank building and the soon to be completed Paseo del Mar at the former CDCP squatter’s area.

Lobregat said the city government and officials from the Central Bank or Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas are finalizing a usufruct agreement that pertains to the subdivision of the bank’s property in Pettit Barracks right in front of the proposed Paseo del Mar.

“We are in the midst of concluding a usufruct agreement between the Central Bank and the city government”, Lobregat said in a message during the bank’s 14th anniversary celebration at the Garden Orchid Hotel recently.

The Central Bank property in Pettit Barracks, it is recalled was acquired from the city government at a cost of P15 million in the mid ‘80s. Only half of the amount was transferred to the city government so far and the city since the time of the late Mayor Maria Clara Lobregat has been negotiating for a settlement of the deal.

The Central Bank property used to be the site of the Zamboanga City High School-main and right in front of it used to be the CDCP area, a squatters’ abode. It was during the time of the late Mrs. Lobregat that the school moved to its new location in Tetuan and the CDCP area was cleared.

Based on the usufruct agreement, instead of paying the remaining P7.5 million, the Central Bank will allow the city’s use of about over 7,000 square meters of the property for a period of 50 years.

“We hope that that piece of agreement will be signed soon and we hope that the Central Bank will start constructing the building sometime next year”, Lobregat said in his message, as he congratulated the bank’s management and staff for continuous and dedicated banking service to the people of Zamboanga.

Lobregat said he is pleased that the Central Bank construction project in the city will be done during his administration.

Meanwhile, the mayor said Zamboanga is fast becoming the financial center not only in Zamboanga Peninsula but entire Western Mindanao.

“Zamboanga is moving very fast forward”, he declared. He said there is so much money circulating in Zamboanga as evidenced by the opening of more banking institutions in the city.

The almost 40 bank branches operating in the city will be augmented soon with the expected opening of two banks more. Just recently, the city witnessed the opening of Farmers’ Bank and Postal Bank. (City Hall PIO)

was here last year. a wonderful experience. the best lobster dish i've tasted. we went to a fishing expedition (sardines) and spent 3 days and 2 nights in the open seas between basilan and zamboanga. around 200 fishing boats converge in an area chasing fish. the horizon of lit boats looks like a city at night. the crew caught fresh curacha and served it with alavar sauce. yummy!

the city is also growing fast :)

Probably from the 1920's

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Plaza Pershing, Zamboanga City

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Captioned as Zamboanga Plaza but I'm not exactly sure where it is.

HOLA ZAMBOANGA!
VIVA ASIA'S LATIN CITY
VIVA NUESTRA SENYORA LA VIRGEN DEL PILAR

HAPPY FIESTA to everyone!! ADELANTE ZAMBOANGA!

Japanese loses cash, cell phone to thieves in Zambo City
10/08/2008 | 10:38 PM

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines – A Japanese national on Wednesday complained to Philippine police that he lost his wallet and a cellular phone to thieves in Zamboanga City, officials said.

Toshio Nikishita, 37, told police that he lost about P 8,000 in cash and the phone. He said two men bumped him from behind, but ignored them only to discover later that his wallet and phone were gone from his pockets.

Nikishita said the incident occurred around 12.30 p.m. near the City Hall. He said he was a frequent visitor and had been coming to Zamboanga the past three years. He did not say where he lives in Japan, but Nikishita was apparently disgusted over the incident.

Pickpockets and thieves have victimized many people in Zamboanga City, mostly shoppers and students, and in some cases stabbed those who tried to fight off the criminals. - Al Jacinto, GMANews.TV

hindi to dapat pinopost dito..not the proper forum

Probably from the 1920's

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Plaza Pershing, Zamboanga City

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Captioned as Zamboanga Plaza but I'm not exactly sure where it is.

its Plaza Pershing..the trademark Kiosk will determine..

was here last year. a wonderful experience. the best lobster dish i've tasted. we went to a fishing expedition (sardines) and spent 3 days and 2 nights in the open seas between basilan and zamboanga. around 200 fishing boats converge in an area chasing fish. the horizon of lit boats looks like a city at night. the crew caught fresh curacha and served it with alavar sauce. yummy!

the city is also growing fast :)

sarap pagfresh..but try also to go to famous seafood houses in Zambo (e.g.Alavar and Hai San) sarap din tlaga

Good morning..bakit la man tao..hu hu hu hu

Guyz, i have a good news...Under construction na ang 11 Story proposed Building ng Garden Orchid Hotel i saw lang kanina i think nasa 2nd floor na sla....

my sister is going to arrive here in zamboanga again using Air Philippines...Meron pa palang flight ang air philippines?...

wow good news..another skyscraper na naman ang magrise in Zambo..

the resumption of Air Phil's flight is also pleasant to hear..truly it is suggestive of the fact na may demand sapassenger

Good morning..bakit la man tao..hu hu hu hu

Guyz, i have a good news...Under construction na ang 11 Story proposed Building ng Garden Orchid Hotel i saw lang kanina i think nasa 2nd floor na sla....

my sister is going to arrive here in zamboanga again using Air Philippines...Meron pa palang flight ang air philippines?...

omg! 11 storey building? nice. Another skyscraper in our city.

Air Phil? nag resume na ng flight? wow.

Hapi fiesta pala Zamboanga

greetings from cebu

Hi Zamboageños! :)
Congratz sa inyo jan..... may itatayong 11-storey building.
Hope sunod sunod na ang developments ng Zamboanga....... ilan na ba ang highrise jan?

omg! 11 storey building? nice. Another skyscraper in our city.

Air Phil? nag resume na ng flight? wow.

an 11 storey building is not a skyscraper :yes: maybe you meant a midrise (or highrise na rin)

anyway, what are the other tall buildings in zamboanga?

cheers for the 11 storey garden orchid hotel building btw :cheers:

wow good news..another skyscraper na naman ang magrise in Zambo..

the resumption of Air Phil's flight is also pleasant to hear..truly it is suggestive of the fact na may demand sapassenger

waHhh...Philippine Airlines namn pla ang ginamit nila codeshare agreement lng pla un..hu hu hu

nag punta pla ako kanina sa office ng SEAir and nagtanong ako daily flights na pla sila papuntang Tawi-tawi and jolo and once a day to cotabato...tapos diba iisa na ngayon ang my ari ng SEAir and Asian Spirit "Zest Airways"...sabi pa ng teller wala nadaw flight ang Asian Spirit sa Zamboanga pero Temporary lang daw iyon so there is possible mag reresume sila pero di alam kung kailan...

about the Garden Orchid Hotel...if dadaan ka talaga doon galing ng Baliwasan nor sa airport exposure talaga ung contruction site nila parang Mall ang tinatayo or maybe mas lagpas pa ng 11 story building...let me try to pass there tomorrow and hope makakahiram ako ng camera..hu hu hu

:banana:HapqY Fiesta Zamboanga:banana:


Viva Zamboanga, Amiztad Y paz' Asia's Latin City

about the Garden Orchid Hotel...if dadaan ka talaga doon galing ng Baliwasan nor sa airport exposure talaga ung contruction site nila parang Mall ang tinatayo or maybe mas lagpas pa ng 11 story building...let me try to pass there tomorrow and hope makakahiram ako ng camera..hu hu hu
great to know theres going to rise another highrise in zamboanga city!

btw is this a expansion of existing hotel site or a whole new different project?

Hi Zamboageños! :)
Congratz sa inyo jan..... may itatayong 11-storey building.
Hope sunod sunod na ang developments ng Zamboanga....... ilan na ba ang highrise jan?

madaming development ang nayayari ngayon sa Zambo...

Shoppers' Mall the 10 storey Building with hotel is under construction it will be the biggest mall in WM

Undefined Construction site sa Lot na pag mamay-ari ng Mindpro Inc. or maybe it will be the Mindpro Citimall annex.

6 storey blue building infront of Pen Bank is going to be open soon...

another undefined building construction sa canelar..it's a 4 storey building

3storey Cecille's Pharmacy building has a contruction site sa left side ng WMCC.

about sa government project...

Paseo del mar a.k.a. Roxas Boulevard is now open to the public pero phase 1 plang my phase 2 and 3 pa slang gagwin na under construction na ngayon.

morethan 20 million pesos project for extension of R.T lim Boulevard is going to start the construction by the first quarter of 2009

proposed renovation and extension ng J.F.E sports complex is trying to pass by councilor Jerky Valesco in Sangunian Panglungsod the biggest sports complex in the Philippines..to transfer the Hermosa Activities next year there...

Renovation of Airport Terminal is going on construction by the 1st nor mid quarter of 2009

:cheers:

btw is this a expansion of existing hotel site or a whole new different project?

oo..plan na talaga nila ito noon pah...by the way Monsi one of the Owner of Lantaka Hotel has a plan also pero medyo malabo pa ata until BSP were going to start their construction malapit doon..laki kc ng lot nila doon...

created thread for this in the project on the rise section. if you can take shots of the site contructions please post them also on this thread for evryone to see. thanks

madaming development ang nayayari ngayon sa Zambo...

Shoppers' Mall the 10 storey Building with hotel is under construction it will be the biggest mall in WM

Undefined Construction site sa Lot na pag mamay-ari ng Mindpro Inc. or maybe it will be the Mindpro Citimall annex.

6 storey blue building infront of Pen Bank is going to be open soon...

another undefined building construction sa canelar..it's a 4 storey building

3storey Cecille's Pharmacy building has a contruction site sa left side ng WMCC.

about sa government project...

Paseo del mar a.k.a. Roxas Boulevard is now open to the public pero phase 1 plang my phase 2 and 3 pa slang gagwin na under construction na ngayon.

morethan 20 million pesos project for extension of R.T lim Boulevard is going to start the construction by the first quarter of 2009

proposed renovation and extension ng J.F.E sports complex is trying to pass by councilor Jerky Valesco in Sangunian Panglungsod the biggest sports complex in the Philippines..to transfer the Hermosa Activities next year there...

Renovation of Airport Terminal is going on construction by the 1st nor mid quarter of 2009

:cheers:

Great! No Doubt Zamboanga is on the roll.... Sana sabay sabay ang pag-unlad ng mga cities sa Mindanao. I think its the best way to elliminate violence in our island.... an image of peace and progress....

My auntie akung nakatira jan sa Zamboanga, I think she is teaching at MSU.... she always brag about Zamboanga whenever she visits us in Davao. She even invited me for a vacation pero I still don't have time and money for that.... maybe soon..... kung tapos na yang mga projects jan.... specially sa ongoing construction 11-storey hotel para jan ako magcheck-in.

created thread for this in the project on the rise section. if you can take shots of the site contructions please post them also on this thread for evryone to see. thanks

I'm not sure if that is their final decision dapat someone who need to go there to ask and take some shot's maybe Zoro can do that kc medyo malapit ang WMSU sa Garden Orchid Hotel:cheers:

Infrastructure in Zamboanga City

Proposed:

Robinsons Place Zamboanga - Somewhere in District 2
SM City Zamboanga - Rep. Maria Clara Lobregat Highway, Brgy. Putik, Zamboanga City (location may change)
Zamboanga Multi Storey Car Park (5 storey building) - infront of DBP

On Hold:

Gaisano Zamboanga - looking for a lot to build in.
Bangko Central ng Pilipinas (Zampen & ARMM HQ) - Zone IV, infront of Paseo del Mar, Zamboanga City

Under construction:

Shoppers' Mall (10 storey Building) - Mayor. Climaco Street, Zamboanga City
Garden Orchid Hotel (11 storey Building) - Camins, Zamboanga City
Unamed Building (7 storey Building) - infront of Pen bank
Unamed Building (4 storey Building) - Canelar street, Zamboanga City

Unverified (rumors):

Mindpro Annex. CitiMall (Under Construction) - infront of ALDEA photo Shop
Ayala Land - brgy. Tumaga, Zamboanga City

Renovation:

Shoppers' Central (6 or 7 storey building) - Mayor. Climaco Street, Zamboanga City

Finish (2008):

Shoppers' Center (4 storey building + ground floor) - infront of The Southway Square Mall
One Network Bank (3 storey Building + ground floor) - ????
Astoria Business Hotel (4 storey Building) - mayor. Climaco street, Zamboanga City
Ateneo High School Building (6 to 8 storey Building) - brgy. Tumaga, Zamboang City

add more kung meron akong nakalimutan!!!...

Zuki, what's with the Ayala Land thingy? what project meron sila dito sa Zamboanga City?

;26498184']an 11 storey building is not a skyscraper :yes: maybe you meant a midrise (or highrise na rin)

anyway, what are the other tall buildings in zamboanga?

cheers for the 11 storey garden orchid hotel building btw :cheers:

ung sa skypark hotel, it's sort of a high rise... ehhe.

i think so far sa zambo., mga hotel(s) lang nakaka exceed sa 10 storey.

btw is this a expansion of existing hotel site or a whole new different project?

as far as I know, expansion lang ata.

madaming development ang nayayari ngayon sa Zambo...

Shoppers' Mall the 10 storey Building with hotel is under construction it will be the biggest mall in WM

Undefined Construction site sa Lot na pag mamay-ari ng Mindpro Inc. or maybe it will be the Mindpro Citimall annex.

6 storey blue building infront of Pen Bank is going to be open soon...

another undefined building construction sa canelar..it's a 4 storey building

3storey Cecille's Pharmacy building has a contruction site sa left side ng WMCC.

about sa government project...

Paseo del mar a.k.a. Roxas Boulevard is now open to the public pero phase 1 plang my phase 2 and 3 pa slang gagwin na under construction na ngayon.

morethan 20 million pesos project for extension of R.T lim Boulevard is going to start the construction by the first quarter of 2009

proposed renovation and extension ng J.F.E sports complex is trying to pass by councilor Jerky Valesco in Sangunian Panglungsod the biggest sports complex in the Philippines..to transfer the Hermosa Activities next year there...

Renovation of Airport Terminal is going on construction by the 1st nor mid quarter of 2009

:cheers:

correction lang po:

Oro po ung 3 storey building na itinatayo sa WMMC

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bakit roxas boulevard tinawag sa Paseo?
dapat Paseo na lang talaga ang name.

goodnews yan para ma renovate ang Grandstand! bravo.:banana:

Maybe Ayala will put up a mall in Zambo after it finishes construction of its mall in Davao?

ung sa skypark hotel, it's sort of a high rise... ehhe.

i think so far sa zambo., mga hotel(s) lang nakaka exceed sa 10 storey.

yupyup. SkyPark Hotel 11 storey building. considered to be the tallest building in Zamboanga City.

Great! No Doubt Zamboanga is on the roll.... Sana sabay sabay ang pag-unlad ng mga cities sa Mindanao. I think its the best way to elliminate violence in our island.... an image of peace and progress....

My auntie akung nakatira jan sa Zamboanga, I think she is teaching at MSU.... she always brag about Zamboanga whenever she visits us in Davao. She even invited me for a vacation pero I still don't have time and money for that.... maybe soon..... kung tapos na yang mga projects jan.... specially sa ongoing construction 11-storey hotel para jan ako magcheck-in.

uu nga, sana sabay sabay ang pag-unlad ng mga cities sa Mindanao...

Infrastructure in Zamboanga City

Proposed:

Robinsons Place Zamboanga - Somewhere in District 2
SM City Zamboanga - Rep. Maria Clara Lobregat Highway, Brgy. Putik, Zamboanga City (location may change)
Zamboanga Multi Storey Car Park (5 storey building) - infront of DBP

On Hold:

Gaisano Zamboanga - looking for a lot to build in.
Bangko Central ng Pilipinas (Zampen & ARMM HQ) - Zone IV, infront of Paseo del Mar, Zamboanga City

Under construction:

Shoppers' Mall (10 storey Building) - Mayor. Climaco Street, Zamboanga City
Garden Orchid Hotel (11 storey Building) - Camins, Zamboanga City
Unamed Building (7 storey Building) - infront of Pen bank
Unamed Building (4 storey Building) - Canelar street, Zamboanga City

Unverified (rumors):

Mindpro Annex. CitiMall (Under Construction) - infront of ALDEA photo Shop
Ayala Land - brgy. Tumaga, Zamboanga City

Renovation:

Shoppers' Central (6 or 7 storey building) - Mayor. Climaco Street, Zamboanga City

Finish (2008):

Shoppers' Center (4 storey building + ground floor) - infront of The Southway Square Mall
One Network Bank (3 storey Building + ground floor) - ????
Astoria Business Hotel (4 storey Building) - mayor. Climaco street, Zamboanga City
Ateneo High School Building (6 to 8 storey Building) - brgy. Tumaga, Zamboang City

add more kung meron akong nakalimutan!!!...

in addition...

4 Storey Commercial Building is now under construction at the canelar street. beside Iglesia ni cristo church.
3rd Branch of Mcdonald is going to open soon at the Canelar street.
Metro Bank Guiwan Branch is soon to open besides Citihardware.
KIA motors Inc. is under construction infront of Zamcelco..it will be the second branch in Zamboanga City.
5 storey Commercial Building is now open "Paperlines" ang name na nakita ko.
Undefined 4 storey building at the veterans avenue. vacant lot ng studio 23.

correction lang po:

Oro po ung 3 storey building na itinatayo sa WMMC

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bakit roxas boulevard tinawag sa Paseo?
dapat Paseo na lang talaga ang name.

goodnews yan para ma renovate ang Grandstand! bravo.:banana:

uu nga... kasi zuki, if you say. a.k.a. you mean ALso known as... and it's not known as Roxas boulevard but Paseo del mar.

Zuki, what's with the Ayala Land thingy? what project meron sila dito sa Zamboanga City?

not sure..pero diba sila ung may ari ng Former Alta Mall..

Maybe Ayala will put up a mall in Zambo after it finishes construction of its mall in Davao?

sana nga.

yupyup. SkyPark Hotel 11 storey building. considered to be the tallest building in Zamboanga City.

correction, zamboanga peninsula po.. as they claim it... hehe

uu nga... kasi zuki, if you say. a.k.a. you mean ALso known as... and it's not known as Roxas boulevard but Paseo del mar.

wahh sorry poh tao lang..EJejEjeje..i mean ALA Roxas Boulevard..wakakak~! ka~! ka~!:lol:

not sure..pero diba sila ung may ari ng Former Alta Mall..

sila ba? ngek.

not sure..pero diba sila ung may ari ng Former Alta Mall..

is it ayala or is it shangri-la's property?(ung alta mall)

Maybe Ayala will put up a mall in Zambo after it finishes construction of its mall in Davao?

Sana lang. Char! Baka magkakaroon na ng Ayala Mall sa Zambaonga. yay! char!:lol:

Sana lang. Char! Baka magkakaroon na ng Ayala Mall sa Zambaonga. yay! char!:lol:

wahhh..Big dream...pero sana nga how i wish hu hu hu hu

wahh sorry poh tao lang..EJejEjeje..i mean ALA Roxas Boulevard..wakakak~! ka~! ka~!:lol:

wahehe. okie lang... haha. you don't have to say tao lang.. for some logical reasons. wahahah

eto ung Under Construction....

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/green-orchid-hotel.jpg

ayala center zamboanga? toink..
i hope they'll make a name as unique as TriNoMa. wahahha

Guys i got this one from the New Website of rebranded Zest Airways "asian spirit"...a message of Mr. Yao the CEO and President of this airline company.

MESSAGE OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO – ZEST AIRWAYS

A new name. A new look. A new brand.

Amidst these changes is the hopeful expectation of something different, of something fresh, of something that is truly new.

And this is what Zestair is about – and more. Much, much more.

Zestair is all about rediscovering our sense of wonder. With our new fleet of aircraft, we will not only get our passengers where they’re going, we will give them new places to go to. The Philippines – indeed, the world – is a fine and beautiful place. And we are here to show you just how fine and beautiful it is. From the white-foamed beaches of Batanes to the Moriones Festival of Marinduque to the colorful vintas of Zamboanga, Zestair will be the wings that will carry our passengers to greater heights of appreciation not only for the Philippines, but, more importantly, for its people.

Zestair is all about the zeal in professionalism. With the increasing challenges in today’s fast-paced world, nothing should be wasted, and certainly not our passengers’ money nor their time. The Zestair Family, from the ground personnel to the pilots, is made up of highly-trained professionals who are sure to make your journey a safe, hassle-free, and thoroughly enjoyable experience.

Above all, Zestair is all about service that cares. Zestair is not here to simply serve. Zestair is here to serve with enthusiasm, with passion – to serve with, in a word, zest. We are not here to give our passengers what they need. We are here to give our passengers what they want. Our passengers are the VIPs of Zestair. From the moment they book their tickets until they arrive at their destinations, our passengers will feel the refreshing change of the Zestair experience – a kind word, a helping hand, a warm smile, a smooth flight. We are here to be of service. We are in fact pleased to be of service.

:cheers:

Starting on October 15, 2008 PAL Express will start their Daily Flights from Zamboanga to Cebu and Davao using De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 (Q400) ..it's Final after delayed their schedules

Starting on October 15, 20008 Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir) will start their Daily flights from Zamboanga to Tawi-tawi and Jolo using L-410 plane.

i got this image from Zest Air website...

the RED shows the Hub of the Airline and the Blue Shows their Destinations...it means Zamboanga will be one of their Hub..that's great :applause: :applause:

http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t93/bermudez_08/map.jpg

Starting on October 15, 2008 PAL Express will start their Daily Flights from Zamboanga to Cebu and Davao using De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 (Q400) ..it's Final after delayed their schedules

Starting on October 15, 20008 Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir) will start their Daily flights from Zamboanga to Tawi-tawi and Jolo using L-410 plane.

thanks sa info. hjehe

10 ang naga view ng forum naten now. wahaha. greetings to the 7 guests. and to the other member. (3 members 7 guests wahhehe)

thanks sa info. hjehe

kahapon kolang nakuha yang info nung pumunta me sa airport terminal nag punta ako sa ticketing office nila kala mo kung bibili ng ticket..hehehe...then doon ko napansin ung contruction sa likod ng Garden Orchid kala ko new building ng Saint. Joseph school sabi ng taxi driver extension ng Hotel yan...huhuhu

kahapon kolang nakuha yang info nung pumunta me sa airport terminal nag punta ako sa ticketing office nila kala mo kung bibili ng ticket..hehehe...then doon ko napansin ung contruction sa likod ng Garden Orchid kala ko new building ng Saint. Joseph school sabi ng taxi driver extension ng Hotel yan...huhuhu

taxi driver? nag taxi ka? may taxi na sa zambo?

sana tuloy tuloy na ang good news.hu h uhu

sana tuloy tuloy na ang good news.hu h uhu

sana nga. wahehhe

meron poh...Holiday Taxi (35 Pcs) and some Independent car's din.

omay. 17 viewers. wahaha

omay. 17 viewers. wahaha

heheh daming nanonood...mag post namn kau...:lol::nuts:

meron poh...Holiday Taxi (35 Pcs) and some Independent car's din.

ganun? I thought nag close na cla... ung taxi, tinatawagan niu pa sa phone? or ride lang like sa metro cities?

Sana lang. Char! Baka magkakaroon na ng Ayala Mall sa Zambaonga. yay! char!:lol:

wahhh..Big dream...pero sana nga how i wish hu hu hu hu

Aba malay nyo at magkatotoo diba? Who knows, the second Ayala mall in Mindanao would be in Zambo after all. :)

ayala center zamboanga? toink..
i hope they'll make a name as unique as TriNoMa. wahahha

Hmmmm... the Ayala Center in Davao would be called Abreeza. Baka ang sa Zambo would be called Hermoza. Hehehe. :)

ganun? I thought nag close na cla... ung taxi, tinatawagan niu pa sa phone? or ride lang like sa metro cities?

tatawagan mopa. then if sa Airport hindi na kc nakatambay ang iba doon...

Aba malay nyo at magkatotoo diba? Who knows, the second Ayala mall in Mindanao would be in Zambo after all. :)



Hmmmm... the Ayala Center in Davao would be called Abreeza. Baka ang sa Zambo would be called Hermoza. Hehehe. :)

heheheh nice one...

hi sa mga nakakabasa nito? kamusta keo? post naman.
wahaha

Aba malay nyo at magkatotoo diba? Who knows, the second Ayala mall in Mindanao would be in Zambo after all. :)



Hmmmm... the Ayala Center in Davao would be called Abreeza. Baka ang sa Zambo would be called Hermoza. Hehehe. :)

hhaha... wag na ZA. Hermosa na lang. pra di kgya sa davao. wahaha

heheheh nice one...

Lolz! :lol:

hi sa mga nakakabasa nito? kamusta keo? post naman.
wahaha

Ikaw, hindi mo pa sinasabi kung ano yung jersey number mo sa De La Salle team. :D

tatawagan mopa. then if sa Airport hindi na kc nakatambay ang iba doon...

ahh. ok hehe

Lolz! :lol:



Ikaw, hindi mo pa sinasabi kung ano yung jersey number mo sa De La Salle team. :D

ay.. uu nga pla. wahaha. cge. pm kta maya... remind mo lang aq..... wahaha.
wag m sbhn sa iba ha............. I dont want them to know me. toinkZz

ay.. uu nga pla. wahaha. cge. pm kta maya... remind mo lang aq..... wahaha.
wag m sbhn sa iba ha............. I dont want them to know me. toinkZz

Sure! ;)

Nga pala, hindi televised ang V-League this season ano? Kakainis. :bash:

Lolz! :lol:



Ikaw, hindi mo pa sinasabi kung ano yung jersey number mo sa De La Salle team. :D

astigin man yang signature mo. wahaha... tapos, cnu c katherine katgbak?

Sure! ;)

Nga pala, hindi televised ang V-League this season ano? Kakainis. :bash:

try mo na lang ivisit ang vleague website. i think ipapalabas iyon sa NBN4?

astigin man yang signature mo. wahaha... tapos, cnu c katherine katgbak?

Sssshhh. Wag mo nang alamin. Baka ma intriga na naman. :lol:

Sssshhh. Wag mo nang alamin. Baka ma intriga na naman. :lol:

hahaha. anyway, have you been to zamboanga?

hahaha. anyway, have you been to zamboanga?

Not yet. But I have relatives in Zambo. My mom speaks fluent Chavacano while all I can cook up is Dale mi agua. Hehehehe. :lol:

Not yet. But I have relatives in Zambo. My mom speaks fluent Chavacano while all I can cook up is Dale mi agua. Hehehehe. :lol:

ah... hehe. okie.
but you do understand some words?

ah... hehe. okie.
but you do understand some words?

Umpoquito. Tama ba? Hehehehe

Aba malay nyo at magkatotoo diba? Who knows, the second Ayala mall in Mindanao would be in Zambo after all. :)



Hmmmm... the Ayala Center in Davao would be called Abreeza. Baka ang sa Zambo would be called Hermoza. Hehehe. :)

nice. Maganda ata pakingan kung Hermosa Ayala. hahaha

Zamboanga Forumers. Let's speak chavacano. Dapat may Head tayo dito, para ma-amaze naman ang mga viewers ng forum na ito.

Since its October, we should value our local language here sa thread.

Ano game kayo?

Zamboanga Forumers. Let's speak chavacano. Dapat may Head tayo dito, para ma-amaze naman ang mga viewers ng forum na ito.

Since its October, we should value our local language here sa thread.

Ano game kayo?

Paki translate lang din para maintindihan namin. If not, maybe I can just ask my mom to translate for me. Hehehe.

Paki translate lang din para maintindihan namin. If not, maybe I can just ask my mom to translate for me. Hehehe.

sure. part yan ng deal.

if mag chavacano kami, may translation kami ilalagay sa ibaba.

ex.

buenas noche.

-----

good evening

sure. part yan ng deal.

if mag chavacano kami, may translation kami ilalagay sa ibaba.

ex.

buenas noche.

-----

good evening

Or bring me water...

Dale mi agua.

Geez! Im so proud of that phrase! That's the only chavacano I know. :lol:



Meron pa pala: Nuay sen! :lol:

wow good thing i found this thread about zamboanga. i'll be assigned there next year for 6 months. do you guys know of any apartment/hotel where i could stay? and also, do you know of any reputable travel agencies where i could make my travel arrangements? i hate buying my tickets at airline companies because it would take hours before i would be served, it would be easier and so much faster at travel agencies.

hahaha. nice. at least if we speak chavacano here, you can pick some basic chavacano and pwede mo magamit. hehehe

if you're here na sa Zamboanga, you can make an arrangement at the Department of Tourism here in Zamboanga. Or you can visit some Travel Agency at Lantaka Hotel.

hahaha. nice. at least if we speak chavacano here, you can pick some basic chavacano and pwede mo magamit. hehehe

May alam ako a few words/phrases pero I cannot really construct sentences. Like:
Macamiedo
Comer
No sabe
Aqui
De mira tu (?)

Plus, I love the expression: Cosa ya! :lol:

:D

May alam ako a few words/phrases pero I cannot really construct sentences. Like:


Macamiedo: nakakatakot!

No sabe yo: hindi ko alam.

Aqui: Dito

Ya mira tu? : nakita mo?

May alam ako a few words/phrases pero I cannot really construct sentences. Like:


Macamiedo: nakakatakot!

No sabe yo: hindi ko alam.

Aqui: Dito

Ya mira tu? : nakita mo?

Yup. I actually know what they mean. Pero hindi ko kaya mag construct ng sentence. Pa isa isang word lang ang alam ko but I cant use them in a sentence. :lol:

Comer! Sabroso! Hehehehe! :lol:

Yup. I actually know what they mean. Pero hindi ko kaya mag construct ng sentence. Pa isa isang word lang ang alam ko but I cant use them in a sentence. :lol:

Comer! Sabroso! Hehehehe! :lol:

okay. i'll give you some:



1. bien macamiedo man gad se di tu yu kara.
(Grabe, nakakatakot man yang mukha mo.)

2. No sabe yo porke ancina tu kumigo.
(Hindi ko alam kung bakit ka ganyan sakin)

3. Tagui lang yo!
(Andito lang ako!)

4. Ya pwede pa tu mira kun Angel Locsin? Bien bunita man gad kel le!.
(Nakita mo ba si Angel Locsin? Grabe, ang ganda niya talaga!)


Macamiedo: nakakatakot!

No sabe yo: hindi ko alam.

Aqui: Dito

Ya mira tu? : nakita mo?

Oi.... palaging naka-bump ang thread ng Zamboanga ngayon,
At an daming lurkers.....

Like me....... parang tumaas ata ang curiosity level ng mga tao for Zamboanga.
Again ha...... congratz sa mga big projects nyo jan keep us updated. Tapos, paki provide na lang ng pics sa Garden Orchid Hotel, I really wanna see it. Also, the Shoppers Mall, 10 storey yun dba?

okay. i'll give you some:

1. bien macamiedo man gad se di tu yu kara.
(Grabe, nakakatakot man yang mukha mo.)



Are you referring to this? http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7618/escolkg9.jpg

:lol:

I would like to get any transportation and tourist spots infos:

Zamboanga
1. how can we get to pink beach? how much would it cost for the boat?
2. What are the other tourist spots in Zambo city?
3. How can we get to Dipolog city? [is it by bus or boat?]
4. If by bus, whats the bus line and what time is their last trip? If by boat, what time it will leave from zambo? whats the name of the ferry?
5. Is it safe to travel at night from zambo to dipolog by bus?how long it would take?
6. How much is the fare? if you can give me their contact number much better. =D

Are you referring to this? http://img527.imageshack.us/img527/7618/escolkg9.jpg

:lol:

not ah! grabe ka. tuloy hmpf!

not ah! grabe ka. tuloy hmpf!

Hahahaha! Hindi naman ako yan eh. :lol:

not sure..pero diba sila ung may ari ng Former Alta Mall..


the owner of the old alta mall is my uncle vinnie atilano...

Zamboanga Forumers. Let's speak chavacano. Dapat may Head tayo dito, para ma-amaze naman ang mga viewers ng forum na ito.

Since its October, we should value our local language here sa thread.

Ano game kayo?

game ya iyo... etu? pero, dapat icha tambien kita translation para entende el non-speakers de chavacano..
----
im game! you? but, we'll have to place translations so that non-speakers would understand it.

wow good thing i found this thread about zamboanga. i'll be assigned there next year for 6 months. do you guys know of any apartment/hotel where i could stay? and also, do you know of any reputable travel agencies where i could make my travel arrangements? i hate buying my tickets at airline companies because it would take hours before i would be served, it would be easier and so much faster at travel agencies.

I would recommend Garden Orchid Hotel, since malapit ito sa airport, or if you'd want to be closer sa Central Business District. Lantaka Hotel/Skypark.
but if you're on a budget you could try some pension house somewhere around the cbd.. hope you enjoy your stay sa aming city. :D

I would recommend Garden Orchid Hotel, since malapit ito sa airport, or if you'd want to be closer sa Central Business District. Lantaka Hotel/Skypark.
but if you're on a budget you could try some pension house somewhere around the cbd.. hope you enjoy your stay sa aming city. :D

I heard tiene daw mucho mumu sa Lantaka Hotel. Old hotel na ba ang Lantaka?