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October 10th, 2010, 09:53 AM

Int'l DRR Day Slated in Region 10
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO and PIA
October 10, 2010, 2:11pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The conduct of symposium/forum on Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) tops the list of activities that the Regional DRRM Council in Region 10 will undertake in observance of the International Day for DRR and the ASEAN Day for Disaster Management (ADDM) on October 13.

Office of Civil Defense Region 10 Director Carmelito A. Lupo said the theme of the event is “My City, My Future: Making ASEAN Cities Safe from Disasters,” in accordance with the United Nations International Strategy for Disaster Reduction’s (UNISDR) Global Campaign for Building Resilient Cities 2010-2011.

Lupo said this agenda is also in consonance with the provisions of the newly enacted Philippine DRRM Act of 2010 under Republic Act (RA) 10121 which institutionalized the paradigm shift from having a reactive disaster response to a more proactive DRRM approach.

The combination of high population density, active seismic activity and extreme climate events continues to generate greater earthquake and climate risks in South East Asia, especially in disaster prone developing countries where more people continually migrate into high risk urban areas.

“Thus, the advocacy is ever-growing for everyone to pay more attention to cities and urban areas where potential damage and losses for natural disaster would be tremendous and tragic,” he said.

In the Philippines, the devastating effects of typhoons, like that of “Ondoy” which occurred in September 26, 2009, has raised the government’s attention to focus more on urban risk reduction with major concerns on land use planning, urban development, public works, construction safety and licensing, community welfare, emergency management, and in many cases transport, sanitation, water and power delivery and community health care and education.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/281453/intl-drr-day-slated-region-10

dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 01:16 PM

sa old cemetery..kilid sebyer.. nadunggan nako sa radyo kamulo kong sakay sa 2010 ALTIS taxi.. :D

by next year january or febuary, i think the 2011 altis taxis will be roaming around the streets of cdeo. nanggawas naman gyud ang 2011 altis karon nga month. makita sa toyota cdeo display center

:D ikaw nalang trainor namo hha

haha aw hayahay jud, sa uban man gud tsamba lang na pero sa CDO murag jeep lang lols

hehehe nahimoot kos imo gisulti nga murag jeep

dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 01:19 PM

Jesuit`s first university in Mindanao elects new head (http://www.cbcpnews.com/?q=node/13391)
MANILA, Oct. 10, 2010—Cagayan de Oro`s Xavier University, the first Jesuit institution in the Philippines that was granted a university status has elected a new president.

Fr. Roberto C. Yap, SJ, will succeed Xavier University’s outgoing president Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ, at the end of the current academic year.

Jesuit provincial, Fr. Jose Cecilio Magadia announced the election of Yap by Xavier University’s Board of Trustees in a letter sent to the academic community.

Even as he thanked Yap for his generosity in accepting the new position, Magadia also took note of the priest`s accomplishments as treasurer of the Jesuit province for three years.

“His acumen and dedication have enabled the Province to weather major financial difficulties and put in place structures that will help it to move forward,” Magadia said.

Meanwhile, the Jesuit provincial also acknowledged Villarin’s achievements as university president.

“Besides the many and varied responsibilities that go with heading a major University, he has done much to reorganize XU’s administration, enhanced its Medical School’s resources through a new partnership with Maria Reyna Hospital and taken important steps to revitalize XU’s Center for Industrial Technology,” he said.

Xavier University initially known as Ateneo de Cagayan was founded in 1933 by Fr. James T.G. Hayes, SJ, who became the first archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro.

Ateneo de Cagayan was given its university status on August 27, 1958 and the name was changed to Xavier University. It was the first university in Mindanao, and the first Jesuit institution in the Philippines to be granted a university status.

Xavier University has established the Research Institute for Mindanao Culture (RIMCU) in 1957 to study cultural issues in Mindanao and Southeast Asia Rural Social Leadership Institute (SEARSOLIN) in 1963 to train leaders from other countries in agricultural work.

The university has also its own museum, called Museo de Oro that exhibits artifacts found at Huluga Cave which dates back to 377 AD. (CBCPNews)

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dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 02:05 PM

Coca Cola commits new investments in the Philippines (http://www.1888pressrelease.com/coca-cola-commits-new-investments-in-the-philippines-pr-247033.html)

Coca Cola has pledged to increased its investments in the country by US$1 billion over five years. This came about after Philippine President Benigno Aquino Jr visited the US for a business mission this month.

Akron, OH (1888PressRelease) October 08, 2010 - The Coca-Cola Company (NYSE: KO) today renewed its strong commitment to the Philippines with a pledge to increase investments in this important country by US$1 billion over five years. The commitment was conveyed by Coca-Cola Pacific Group President Glenn Jordan directly to the President of the Philippines, Benigno Aquino, Jr., during a meeting in New York while President Aquino, Jr. was in the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly and to attract foreign investors to the Philippines.

"Our new commitment to invest US$1 billion in our business over five years will strengthen production, distribution and help development of new products to refresh Filipino consumers," said Mr. Jordan following his meeting with President Aquino, Jr.

"This investment is a proof point of our strong commitment to the Philippines, our confidence in the prospects of the Filipino economy and the continued growth of a broader and more affluent middle class in the Philippines."
During the meeting with President Aquino, Jr., Mr. Jordan shared some of the positive developments of Coca-Cola's operations in The Philippines, including the ongoing construction of a mega bottling facility in Misamis Oriental. The plant, scheduled to begin operations next year, will be one of the largest plants in the region and is expected to generate significant employment opportunities in the area.

Coca-Cola Philippines recorded double digit growth in the first half of 2010, led by its flagship brand Coca-Cola. The Company has also expanded its portfolio of beverages. In the last six months it has launched "Samurai" energy drink and the ready-to-drink tea "Real Leaf" - brewed from 100% whole green tea leaves. In addition, the company will expand its "Minute Maid" brand, which features real pulp and juice.

The Coca-Cola Company - which operates 23 plants and 42 sales offices with over 7,800 direct employees across The Philippines - will focus its new investment on strengthening marketing execution and enhancing system logistics and delivery capabilities in order to better serve the Company's expanding customer and consumer base.

"Part of the new investment will also help expand the reach of our corporate social responsibility initiatives benefitting the local communities. We fully realize that as we grow our business, it is important that local communities grow as well," Mr. Jordan added.

The Coca-Cola Company has built more than 80 Little Red Schoolhouses in remote areas of the Philippines, with the first opening in 1997. More than 40,000 students have since completed their studies at the schools. In addition, and in partnership with the WWF, Coca-Cola supports several environmental programs in the Philippines. A project between the Departments of Health and Education and Coca-Cola aims at minimizing iron deficiency among schools kids through the distribution of a nutritional juice.

Coca-Cola has been present in the Philippines since the start of the 20th century and has been locally produced since 1912. The Philippines received the first Coca-Cola bottling and distribution franchise outside North America. The Philippines bottling operation is among the biggest 10 Coca-Cola bottlers globally.

The Coca-Cola Company is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers with more than 500 sparkling and still brands. Along with Coca-Cola®, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company's portfolio includes 12 other billion dollar brands, including Diet Coke®, Fanta®, Sprite®, Coca-Cola Zero®, vitaminwater®, Powerade®, Minute Maid®, Simply® and Georgia®. Globally, we are the No. 1 provider of sparkling beverages, juices and juice drinks and ready-to-drink teas and coffees. Through the world's largest beverage distribution system, consumers in more than 200 countries enjoy the Company's beverages at a rate of 1.6 billion servings a day. With an enduring commitment to building sustainable communities, our Company is focused on initiatives that protect the environment, conserve resources and enhance the economic development of the communities where we operate.

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dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 02:12 PM

All Set for 2nd National Milo Little Olympics (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/2010/10/all-set-for-2nd-national-milo-little.html)

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The Milo Organizer for Mindanao, Mr. Megdonio Llamera is optimistic that the hosting of the 2nd National Milo Little Olympics in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental will turn out to be a phenomenal success that will meet and surpass the expectation of the delegations and will surely mark another milestone in the history of sports at the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex on October 15 – 17, 2010.

In a Special Meeting held recently, Mr. Llamera together with the 12 technical experts and working committees presided and ironed out things putting these into final stage for appropriate action. Prior to the Opening Program and Ceremony, a playground demonstration will be done to be performed by the students of Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School (MOGCHS ) showcasing rhythmic and calisthenics number to be followed by an athletic parade of 4 contingents together with the cadets of Capitol University and MOGCHS within the oval of the sports complex.

He further announced that Liceo de Cagayan University Choir and Provincial Capitol Chorale will render the Invocation and National Anthem respectively. The ceremony will be highlighted with the formal turning over of the Torch from Cebu Governor Wendy Garcia to Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno. Vice Governor Morris Babiera will give the words of welcome for Misamis Oriental and Mayor Vicente Y. Emano for the City of Cagayan de Oro.

The keynote speaker of the 2nd National Milo Little Olympics is Mr. John Miller, CEO of Nestle Philippines, Inc.

The formal and official declaration of the 2nd National Milo Little Olympics will de done by the 2nd Vice Chair National Execom, Dr. Luz S. Almeda Regional Director of the Department of Education (DepEd) Region X.

To provide mode and official declaration of welcoming the guest and spectators, a cultural presentation will be done depicting the culture of Northern Mindanao dubbed as SILIP SAYAW SA MINDANAO performed by public and private schools in the city which will be followed by a spectacular and enticing fireworks display that ends up the opening ceremony.

Meanwhile, with a few days to go before the opening ceremonies, sports center manager, Mr. Oscar Cinco declared the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex is 100% ready for use on this national sports event.

Near one thousand five hundred delegates coming from NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be arriving on October 13, 2010 to actively participate in the 2 day – sports competition.

Mr. Megdonio Llamera disclosed that the delegates will be billeted in pension houses and hotels in the city, making their stay in the city of Golden Friendship comfortable and will experience the Northern Mindanao Hospitality.

The Delegates from the NCR will be staying in the Budgetel at Corrales Street and Marigold Hotel at Velez Street, Luzon will be staying in De Luxe Hotel at Cogon, Visayas at Country Village Hotel at Carmen, while Mindanao will be staying in Gardenia Guest House at Macasandig, this City.

According to the Chairman of the Peace and Order Committee P/Supt. Antonio Montalba, the stay of the delegates in Cagayan de Oro City is assured safe and secured. The City Police Office will be conducting a 24/7 surveillance in and out the vicinity of the pension houses and hotels.(PR)

dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 02:23 PM

cebu diay ka mic?

meantime, here's an update for the unnamed Johndorf Condo in Pueblo de Oro.

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http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp4/lewangeles/IMG00716-20101009-1101.jpg

probably next year human na ni ky 4 storey ra man.. commercial spaces siguro ang G/F ani... yahoo!

thanks bai for taking the time

dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 02:31 PM

upcoming four storey johndorf condo in pueblo

cebu diay ka mic?

meantime, here's an update for the unnamed Johndorf Condo in Pueblo de Oro.

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp4/lewangeles/IMG00715-20101009-1100.jpg

http://i392.photobucket.com/albums/pp4/lewangeles/IMG00716-20101009-1101.jpg

probably next year human na ni ky 4 storey ra man.. commercial spaces siguro ang G/F ani... yahoo!

dark_knight_detectve

October 10th, 2010, 02:39 PM

From savings to taxis (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/savings-taxis)

By Nicole J. Managbanag
Saturday, October 9, 2010

IT ALL started with 10 friends forming a group of taxi drivers three years ago, who all have a dream of owning their own taxi in the future.

Three years after, the 10 members grew to 100 and called their group the Cagayan de Oro Taxi drivers Association (CDOTADO).

Bobby Ayu, 44, a taxi driver since 1992 and a bonafide member of CDOTADO, is presently renting a taxi but was inspired by Orlando Ravanera, regional director of the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) in Northern Mindanao, to be a member of a cooperative as he dreams to have his own taxi in the future.

Ayu says CDOTADO, with its trusted officials, is collecting daily dues from its members and deposits it at the First Community Cooperative (Ficco), a cooperative based in Cagayan de Oro City and is one of the largest and fast growing cooperatives in the Philippines.

In three years, he said their savings now almost totaled P150,000.

Other than daily dues, the group's savings at Ficco also came from the daily rebates that CDOTADO members get from Flying V gasoline stations in Cagayan de Oro City.

Ayu said Flying V gives discounts of 50 centavos for every one liter of gasoline they purchase, which he said is exclusively given to CDOTADO members.

"Being a member of the organization, we are given priority to alley at SM City and at the Bulua Westbound Terminal, which the group had earlier negotiated with the dispatchers," he said.

He added that the dispatchers are also members of CDOTADO who remit their daily dues of P100 per day to the organization, which adds up to their savings.

Under an agreement CDOTADO inked with Ficco, the organization gets one taxi unit every year, to be purchased by Ficco in cash. The taxi unit would then be given to a chosen member, while CDOTADO pays the monthly amortization to Ficco.

Ayu said the member who would be given the taxi unit would also pay the monthly amortization CDOTADO.

"Having this kind of opportunities is good news to the members. Who would have thought that with the help of Ficco and the inspiration we got from Director Ravanera, saving money will make our dreams come true," he said.

Ayu shares the hard way of renting a taxi unit, which is very inconvenient, since only a little amount would go to their own pockets.

"If we will no longer rent, all our hard-earned money will go to our own pocket. It may take a while, though, to have our own taxi unit but the CDOTADO members will patiently wait," he said.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 09, 2010.

Taegon

October 10th, 2010, 02:58 PM

DoST Holds Science Fair in C. de Oro
October 10, 2010, 2:14pm
Manila Bulletin

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Science and Technology (DoST) in Regions 9, 10, 11, 12, Caraga, and Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM), in cooperation with the Technology Application and Promotion Institute (TAPI), concluded Sunday the 2010 Science and Technology Fair.

The TAPI fair with the theme “FilipInnovation: The Way Forward,” was held at the Rotunda of the Limketkai Center in this city.

DoST 10 Regional Director Alfonso Alamban said that the three-day fair had featured science and technology exhibits and a series of lectures on Climate Change and the Enabling Environment for Innovations.

The fair also included a technology demonstration on Innovative and Environment-Friendly Technologies like the non-cyanide brush plating and anodizing, Alamban said.

Alamban explained that “FilipInnovation” combines the words “Filipino” and “Innovation,” to highlight the thrust of DoST of having a new paradigm in the delivery of its programs, projects, and services.

The theme underscores the role of Filipino innovation in pushing the country towards development, he said.

It is also in line with DoST’s move to make local technologies available, accessible, and affordable to Filipinos, he emphasized.

The fair opened to the public in order for them to view and learn from the exhibits and other activities, the DoST said.

The cluster technology fair is a yearly activity of the DoST. (Nonoy E. Lacson)

bisayadako

October 11th, 2010, 01:10 AM

Kayak Domain - Harry of CDO Kayak Club at Mambuaya first rapids

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donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:01 AM

Hi CDO Good Day...ngayon lang uli ako nakapag log-in kasi nasira yong PC ko after asking Bujo how to upload you tube vids to this forum:nuts:

Marami akong na missed isa na ang proposed Grandvia Square in Pueblo:cheers:

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:04 AM

By the way ang ibig sabihin pala ng Granvia is Great Way:cheers:

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:06 AM

Wow a 6 Storey Condotel soon to rise at Pueblo:cheers:

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:08 AM

^^A 6 storey Condotel:)

70 units in all

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:12 AM

UGC to construct multi-million roll forming plant in C. de Oro
Posted on October 11, 2010 by damarre
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THE Union Galvasteel Corporation (UGC) on Sunday broke grounds paving for the construction of its multi-million roll forming plant in Barangay Cugman in Cagayan de Oro City.

The ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony on Sunday [November 10, 2010] started with an invocation with Juliet S. Desierto and followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem. Mr. Ramon Y. Gerongay, a senior official, gave the Welcome Address afterwhich Cagayan de Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano and another UGCsenior official,

Mr. Arthur M. Florendo, delivered their respective messages.

The officiating priest for the ceremonial groundbreaking ceremony is Rev. Fermin Tan.

On one hand, the members of the platform party include Mr, Arthur M. Florendo, Mr. Agripino M. Roranes, Mr. German R. Costales, Mr. Eugene T. Tupas, Mr. Manuel Tan, Ms. Estrella Sagaral, and Engr. Isidro Borja.

On the other hand, Union Galvasteel Corporation is one of the pioneers in the manufacturing of galvanized sheets for roofing applications.

Formerly named Bacnotan Steel Corporation, it has since its inception in 1963, continuously grew and emerged as one of the nation’s pillars in the industry.

Its leading brand Union Galvasteel pre-painted coils and sheets and zinc-coated heavy gage products for commercial and industrial applications are the preferred choice of developers, architects, contractors, and homeowners.

Its nationwide distribution network is unmatched allowing distributions lead-time to the shortest possible periods.

Union Galvasteel Corporation, traces its humble beginnings in 1963 as then division of Bacnotan Cement Industries, Inc.

It has continuously enhanced its competitiveness to emerge as one of the country’s leading manufacturers of galvanized and prepainted steel coils and sheets for commercial and industrial applications.

The strategic expansion and modernization of the galvanizing and color coating line facilities, constant improvement in product quality and its nationwide distribution network augmented by aggressive marketing strategies were significant strides towards the steady growth of the company.

article from Business Week Mindanao

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:22 AM

Alvarez donates P72.3M to build JCA Tech Complex
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Cagayan de Oro City - Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official distributor of BMW cars in Philippines, under the leadership of its chairman, Mr. Jose Ch. Alvarez, is holding a ceremonial ground breaking to formally
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L-R: Bobby Y. Rosales (ACC President), Jose Ch. Alvarez (ACC Chairman), Johannes Seibert (BMW Asia Managing Director), and Fr. Jose Villarin (Xavier University President).establish The Jose Ch. Alvarez (JCA) Technology Complex.
This modern technological education facility will be constructed inside the Manresa campus of Xavier University in uptown Cagayan de Oro and will assume completion by the end of 2011.
"I personally believe in the value of having a good education and I recognize the talent of the Filipino youth and their need for progressive educational institutions. Which is why the JCA Technology Complex was born," said Mr. Alvarez.

The facility aims to develop the skills of deserving Filipino students and give them the opportunity to eventually become a part of a competent labor force, not only here in the Philippines, but in international industries as well.
"As a young man who came from humble origins, I struggled to get a decent education and was lucky enough to have been helped out by Xavier University. This is my way of giving back to the community which I grew up in," added Mr. Alvarez.

Currently, Xavier University's Center for Integrated Technologies has four technical-vocational courses being offered with 600 enrolled students. With the additional support of P72.3 million for the construction of two new buildings, the student population is expected to grow significantly.

The JCA Technology Complex will offer Automotive Technology as one of its courses and students enrolled in this program have the option to undergo training at different BMW dealerships.

BMW Asia, the regional office of ACC, has also agreed to support Mr. Alvarez' venture by donating advanced training modules which will be incorporated in the curriculum of the school.

This also coincides with the formal announcement of the soon to be constructed BMW Dealership in Cagayan de Oro which is across the street of the JCA Technology Complex. Graduates of the technical facility have the opportunity to undergo on the job training at the future BMW Dealership and eventually get absorbed into the company.

A version of this article appeared in print on October 11, 2010 Monday.

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:25 AM

^^The cars in that complex are BMW? Parang X5 kasi.

michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 04:28 AM

Condos invade CdeO uptown area

1. The Courtyards
2. Uptown Condotel
3. Koresko Condominiums
4. Primavera
5. Johndorf Condominiums

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:28 AM

Rodriguezes’ bill scares head of local media group

THE head of the Cagayan de Oro Press Club (COPC) has expressed apprehension over Reps. Rufus and Maximo Rodriguezes's bill that seeks to rid the libel law of its imprisonment clause but increases fines.
COPC president Santiago "Bobby" Goking said he and other local journalists feared that the Rodriguez bill is "half-cooked".

The COPC and many other media groups have long been calling on Congress to decriminalize libel.Goking said the bill, if passed into law, would mean that people convicted of libel, including journalists who perform watchdog roles, would still be considered criminals. He urged the Rodriguezes to push for the decriminalization of the libel law which, he said, was being used as a tool to harass journalists.

"If a person or an entity feels that he or they have been maligned, they can always file a civil case in court so crimi-nalizing libel is really not necessary anymore," said Goking.

Goking, a lawyer by profession, also expressed apprehension over the Rodriguezes's proposal to increase fines in the proposed new libel law.
The stiff fines, he said, would discourage media from exercising their watchdog role because of the risks.

"Realistically, who can afford to pay P300,000?" Goking asked.

In the bill they re-filed, the Rodri-guez brothers proposed to increase the current P6-thousand fine to P100 thousand to P300 thousand.There were also fears that the Rodriguezes's bill makes conviction in libel cases easier to win compared to the present libel law.

Goking appealed to the two congressmen to consider reviewing their bill, saying some of its provisions would essentially quash their aim to uplift media and encourage journalists to do their job as "fiscalizers".

"Medyo maalinlangan man ang media kay basin abusohan sa bisa'g kinsa na lang," Goking said.
Goking said the COPC is willing to meet with the Rodriguezes so they could discuss issues and concerns in regard to the bill.

Art Bonjoc, National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) chairperson for Cagayan de Oro, said his group would go over the Rodriguez bill. He said he has yet to read the bill.

A version of this article appeared in print on October 11, 2010 Monday.

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:30 AM

Oks Goodnyt CDO:)

romix

October 11th, 2010, 05:54 AM

burotski

October 11th, 2010, 06:22 AM

^^A 6 storey Condotel:)

70 units in all

Lahi na pud ni? Wow! Aha dapit, Bai? How about Gran Via Square? Another arcade? Wow! Wow na wow! Grabe ang uptown nowadays ba... :-)

mottymot_007

October 11th, 2010, 06:49 AM

By the way ang ibig sabihin pala ng Granvia is Great Way:cheers:

just an observation, murag halos tanan name sa mga real estate or streets sa uptown are in spanish...

pueblo de oro - town of gold
primavera - spring
gran via - great way
regatta - boat race (i don't why they call that square regatta :lol:)
gran europa - the great europe

bisayadako

October 11th, 2010, 07:13 AM

source: http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/2010/10/mindanao-outlook-by-byron-white.html

Saturday, October 9, 2010
The MINDANAO OUTLOOK by Byron White

Putting Cagayan de Oro on the Philippine Tourist Map
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The future of tourism in Cagayan de Oro is as beautiful as the famous Philippine beaches that have attracted travelers for hundreds of years, according to international, national and local tourist experts.

Changing tourist habits can bring more money in Mindanao where families can enjoy an increased standard of living in the years ahead as a direct result of visitor spending, the experts say.

"I believe Mindanao has spectacular tourism potential," International Tourism Expert Trevor Atherton told the Mindanao Current from his offices in Sydney, Australia.

Atherton and Philippine visitor officials point out that changing times offer untapped opportunities to bring in cash to smaller tourist destinations, off the beaten path of the huge resorts and internationally famous beaches.

"If properly planned, tourism has a unique capacity to generate local employment in remote destinations as compared with other industries," Atherton said pointing to Cagayan de Oro.

Cooperation among local resource providers along the supply chain to the visitor, utilizing locally produced foods and services, is key in sharing the wealth, officials said.

Local farmers supplying vegetables, fruit, pork, chicken and other food items while local fishermen provide fish and seafood to the hotels is the way to keep the money at home. Local businesses providing necessary materials instead of importing the products outside the region, is key to keeping the money in the community.

Locally supplied souvenir "malls" in tourist growth areas is another way for local residents to tap into the money from the wallets of travelers, Department of of Trade and Industry (DTI) Director Asteria Caberte said last week at a special tourism conference in Cebu.

"As more tourists are now interested in the culture of other places," more opportunity is arising outside the concentration of large resorts," said Ludwig Rieder, president of Asia Pacific Projects, during the conference.

With beautiful aspects of the local traditional culture intact throughout Mindanao, the region's natural charm and the innate warmth and friendliness of the local population is a potential magnet for tourist dollars, experts explain.

Tourism, including medical and retirement visitors, is a major developing industry in the 12 "big winner" areas of the Philippines from Cagayan de Oro, Camiguin, Davao City, to the more traditional tourist destinations in Cebu, Baguio and Boracay. As a result, Mindanao and Cagayan has renewed opportunity to get a piece of the tourist action, officials say.

There is no question that the foundation has been laid for a rapid growth of both foreign and domestic Filipino tourism in Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao in the coming five or six years, putting the region on the tourist maps of the famous Philippines vacation destinations.

The region's leading traditional tourist attractions will pave the road for developing and expanding the tourist industry in Cagayan de Oro, including:

Famous whitewater river rafting, the Philippines' only whitewater rafting destination. The attraction is navigational year around. The three-hour run of 14 rapids offers one of the quickest ways to cool off from the tropical heat and the attraction introduces travelers to the other delights of Cagayan de Oro.

Mapawa Nature Park is hand-in-glove with increasing tourist appreciation of natural ecology and just a few minutes ride from the Malasag Eco-Tourism Village. Small natural waterfalls provide irresistible swimming with nearby picnic tables set under gigantic trees. The Park offers activities like horseback riding, camping, rapelling and more.

Another bright spot for increasing ecological tourism is the Monique Cave at Barangay Mambuaya. With flowing water and sparkling calcite formations, the natural beauty is a treasure.

For visiting people watchers, Cagayan de Oro's Night Cafe and Market has been an astounding success to introduce visitors to the friendly people and delicious foods of the city.

These attractions and others will open the door to an expanding tourism industry in our community which will bring in additional incomes to feed local families and sell houses and cars to local residents.

Like never before, Cagayan de Oro residents and business have opportunity to get involved and even promoted by national taxpayer money, government officials point out.

The new Tourism Act of 2009 is kicking in with primary tourism destinations and services to be accredited by the Philippine Department of Tourism. Now smaller tour guides, travel agencies and operators can get their share of publicity with the big hotels and resorts. They must only comply with government standards to obtain government endorsement and even promotion.

"We are going to review tourism products and assess preparedness. We shall guide stakeholders towards accreditation," said Art Boncato Jr., Department of Tourism (DOT) Davao Regional Director, in a recent meeting of tourism officials.

The DOT will continue its regional consultations with leaders of local government units and their private sector counterparts and contribute to the updating of the country's tourism masterplan, he said.

Posted by The MINDANAO CURRENT at 11:39 AM

bisayadako

October 11th, 2010, 07:30 AM

BALIKBAYAN Magazine
Oct-Nov 2010 issue
Vol. 2 Number 4

Cover Page: Pueblo de Oro
One of the Articles: The Pre-war Ateneo de Cagayan

link here;
http://issuu.com/bbmag-digital/docs/balikbayan_magazine_vol._2_issue_4_october_2010_

mottymot_007

October 11th, 2010, 12:01 PM

BMW Dealership to rise at Pueblo de Oro (http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/10/11/bmw-dealership-to-rise-at-pueblo-de-oro/) by Damarre

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Asian Carmakers Corporation, the exclusive distributor of BMW cars in the country, is set to construct a dealership at the Pueblo de Oro Township just across the proposed JCA Tech Complex which will be funded by ACC under its Chairman, Jose Ch. Alvarez. The dealership project was formally announced as quoted in a local newspaper.

Accordingly, it will rise beside Phoenix Refilling Station at the IT Park, where construction is currently booming. As shown in the map below, the IT Park located south of SM City is almost full with only few available lots aside from Concentrix, Primavera Residences and Phoenix Station.

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The BMW Dealership in Cagayan de Oro is said to be the first in Mindanao by ACC, the official Philippine distributor of BMW Cars.

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 01:37 PM

bakit palaging bumabaha dito sa cdo, nastranded kami sa may ketkai last friday for 5 hours, , wala na bang solution nito, akala ko sa maynila lang ang ondoy pati dito sa cdo pala, nakakaktkot kung ang mga hiils maglandslide , lahat punta sa downtown

bai Romix yan talaga ang problema sa CDO pag may malakas na ulan dapat unahin talaga ang rehabilitation sa drainage system:ohno:

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 01:39 PM

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 01:45 PM

Lahi na pud ni? Wow! Aha dapit, Bai? How about Gran Via Square? Another arcade? Wow! Wow na wow! Grabe ang uptown nowadays ba... :-)

Doc, dili siya arcade....it is a Condotel:)

GranviaSquare Condotel
6 story sya
They're finalizing the logo kaya wala pay tarp:)

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 01:50 PM

Ito na pala naka post : So its for Johndorf

PROJECT WATCH: Johndorf Venture’s Granvia Square Condotel now rising at PuebloPosted on October 11, 2010 by damarre
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Johndorf Ventures Corporation, a known real estate developer in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan is now venturing into the condominium business. Its first condotel project under its development is named as Granvia Square, which means Great Way. It is going to be a 6-storey building with 70 units.

As of now, construction has began right at the Pueblo Business Park beside Concentrix. The project will soon have a grand launching to be participated by all the real estate’s personalities and perhaps includes the unveiling of the condotel’s perspective.

As seen below, there are initial columns now rising at the site… seems to be too small for a 6-storey building? Maybe we’ll get some updated news soon on this project.
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Cagayan de Oro’s uptown is slowly getting the needed development with lots of condominium projects…. we’ll definitely wait for the so-called launching of this project.

photo credits by Francis Xavier of SSC

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 01:54 PM

Cagayan de Oro and Misamis Oriental featured in Asian Journal Magazine
Posted on October 11, 2010 by damarre
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FrancisXavier

October 11th, 2010, 02:44 PM

FrancisXavier

October 11th, 2010, 02:46 PM

FrancisXavier

October 11th, 2010, 02:52 PM

decent number of condo developemnts. given the city's population size.

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 03:00 PM

GranVia Square?? Nice one.. this is what i've been waiting for..the name of the condo..hehe.. should we start a thread? :D but according to the engineer i talked to, it's only 4 storey, multiple building... ano ba talaga kuya??? :D

I don't know if they've change their plan but as far as the lastest brokers and real estate meeting at Dynasty court Hotel last sept. 30, 2010... it 's a 6 storey condotel:)

qoute'...

Their Condotel to be completely built is would be named as Granvia Square, which means Great Way. This would have 6 storey and 70 units. For now, the Johndorf’s staff and people behind the development of this condo are still on the process of finalizing the letter had and the logo for the said project.

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 03:15 PM

Right now there were 2 houses being built at Alegria, and as far as Ayala's policy.... houses should be built more than the lot prices.

IMO dapat lang din kasi premier land ito ng ayala, di rin mag match pag ang lot worth 4M tapos ang house 1M....:ohno:

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 03:17 PM

Condos invade CdeO uptown area

1. The Courtyards
2. Uptown Condotel
3. Koresko Condominiums
4. Primavera
5. Johndorf Condominiums

Yap.....in fainess sa johndorf bellevue subdivision sold yong 800 units nila ha ang bilis talaga.....:cheers:

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 03:50 PM

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 03:56 PM

I don't know if they've change their plan but as far as the lastest brokers and real estate meeting at Dynasty court Hotel last sept. 30, 2010... it 's a 6 storey condotel:)

qoute'...

Their Condotel to be completely built is would be named as Granvia Square, which means Great Way. This would have 6 storey and 70 units. For now, the Johndorf’s staff and people behind the development of this condo are still on the process of finalizing the letter had and the logo for the said project.
Is it a trend these days that condos & condotels are being built in pueblo or is it just me? Tsada cguro gihapun ning granvia sako panan-aW

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 04:03 PM

GranVia Square?? Nice one.. this is what i've been waiting for..the name of the condo..hehe.. should we start a thread? :D but according to the engineer i talked to, it's only 4 storey, multiple building... ano ba talaga kuya??? :D

Bai, kindly start the thread. 4 storeys lang sa ibutang una. Kung mugawas na ang tarp or flyers nga 6 storey gyud ang granvia, mohangyo lang ta sa mods nga ipa change ang title, that way we can be safe.

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:12 PM

Is it a trend these days that condos & condotels are being built in pueblo or is it just me? Tsada cguro gihapun ning granvia sako panan-aW

Probably bai...this is a wise decision by Johndorf to build their first condo project after the success of Bellevue subd. which is now sold, mabilis lang considering it has 800 units phase 1,2 &3. kaya one realty firm nakalagay doon sa web site nila Bellevue sold...wait till next year:)

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 04:13 PM

donnex

October 11th, 2010, 04:19 PM

Aussie Finds New Home in The Courtyards

By: podc (Added: 2010-10-04)
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Glenn Nutter, a native of North Queensland, Australia, is one of the first to discover The Courtyards at Pueblo de Oro.

Glenn, 49, retired from his job as a heavy duty fitter in a mining company 12 years ago following an injury. Since then, he has traveled to Thailand and the Philippines. Glenn took a roundabout way of getting to Cagayan de Oro. From Manila, he took a ferry to Mindanao to visit tourist island Camiguin. There he met with a Canadian friend who brought him to Cagayan de Oro, where he linked up with other expats in Kingston Lodge, a watering hole for foreigners in the city.

Glenn had heard that only foreigners who were married to Filipinos could purchase property in the Philippines. The prospect of ever owning property here seemed remote for Glenn, who is single. Then three months ago, Glenn was walking around SM when he was approached by an agent manning Pueblo de Oro's mall exhibit. It was the first time he was informed that it was possible for foreigners to own a condominium.

Glenn intends to divide his time between here and Australia since he still has property there. Meanwhile, he is enjoying his new city and is open to staying and retiring here. He enjoys fishing and riding motorbikes and he might try golf, since Pueblo Golf is just nearby. Glenn is also exploring places to invest and is interested in getting a unit in Primavera Residences.

He finds staying in Cagayan de Oro more satisfying than living in metropolitan areas such as Manila, especially since CdeO is not very busy yet especially in the uptown areas where Pueblo de Oro is located. "The weather here is very similar to North Queensland, so it was not difficult at all to adapt," says Glenn. "I would recommend living here to friends, and having my own unit is also much easier than staying in a hotel."

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 04:22 PM

Probably bai...this is a wise decision by Johndorf to build their first condo project after the success of Bellevue subd. which is now sold, mabilis lang considering it has 800 units phase 1,2 &3. kaya one realty firm nakalagay doon sa web site nila Bellevue sold...wait till next year:)

800 units sold out already? Theyre selling like hot cakes. Hehehe! May johndorf must have thought that their income would surge tremendously considering that builting a condo would require a small amount of land compared to developing a horizontal subd. Dako tingali ila ginansya kung condo ila itokod

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 04:34 PM

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 04:41 PM

international brands to invade cdeo soon:
Starbucks
BMW
Marks & spencer

National brands to invade cdeo soon:
Ayala mall
Ayall boutique hotel
SM Savemore

If i missed something, kindly add them below

dark_knight_detectve

October 11th, 2010, 04:46 PM

i think maoso sa pueblo ang mga condos. Hopefully magtokod pud ang robinson, sm og ayala sa ila mga condos sa cdeo

michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 05:51 PM

What a Girl Wants for His Man... Opening Soon in LKK.

michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 05:53 PM

What a Girl Wants for His Man... Opening Soon in LKK.

deanrj003

October 11th, 2010, 05:58 PM

^^ la pa ba diay nag open ?? dba nag open na ang what a girl wants for his man ?? nkaagi man gud ko dd2 last .. dba ang location ana kai katong tapad sa Space ?? :)

michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 06:00 PM

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donnex

October 11th, 2010, 06:25 PM

Guys I made a new thread for Grand Via Square Condotel...I put 6/F as per info that I've got, but we can just change it eventually kung 4/F lang sya.

michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 06:47 PM

Robinsons Cagayan de Oro

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michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 06:51 PM

^^ la pa ba diay nag open ?? dba nag open na ang what a girl wants for his man ?? nkaagi man gud ko dd2 last .. dba ang location ana kai katong tapad sa Space ?? :)

OOppss... So I must be late. :lol:

michael_ray

October 11th, 2010, 06:56 PM

Robinsons Cagayan de Oro

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mottymot_007

October 12th, 2010, 01:56 AM

Nice pics of Robinsons CdeO Mic! :)

donnex

October 12th, 2010, 04:39 AM

PIA Press Release
2010/10/11

XMRUH launches new ER-OR complex
Cagayan de Oro City (11 October) -- Despite torrential rains that flooded many of the city's streets Friday night, October 8, the Xavier Maria Reyna University Hospital (XMRUH) pushed through with the groundbreaking of the new XMRUH Emergency/Operating Room complex.

The construction of a two-storey extension building will enable XMRUH to upgrade its basic services and provide advanced medical services to marginalized patients. It will also serve to improve medical practice and clinical instruction.

As a Catholic hospital, XMRUH commits to provide patients with affordable, quality and holistic medical care.

XMRUH, formerly Maria Reyna Hospital, is a partnership between the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro, the Sisters of St Paul de Chartres and Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan. It will be the base hospital of Xavier's School of Medicine, and College of Nursing. (PIA) [top]

michael_ray

October 12th, 2010, 10:08 AM

Marks and Spencer to open CDO branch
Posted on October 12, 2010 by damarre

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Marks and Spencer, one of the United Kingdom’s leading retailers, will soon open in Cagayan de Oro City, its first branch in Mindanao.

The Cagayan de Oro branch will be the UK retail’s 17th store in the Philippines, said Erica Fernandez, a marketing specialist of Rustans, Marks and Spencer’s exclusive distributor in the country.

“M and S is one of UK’s leading retailers, which sells stylish, high quality, great value clothing and home products, as well as outstanding quality food, responsibly sourced from around 2,000 suppliers globally,” Fernandez said.

Marks and Spencer, she said, will open its local store by the end of October at Limketkai Mall.

“M and S is the number one provider of women’s wear and lingerie in the UK, and has rapidly growing market share in men’s wear, kids’ wear and home, due in part to its online business,” she said. Christine Naral, in-charge for Marks and Spencer recruitment in the city, recently held a recruitment drive in the city for its local branch.

“We are looking for employees from supervisory position down to sales lady. They will be well compensated and be given benefits that an employee truly deserves,” Naral said.

Fernandez said M & S is known for its “green credentials”, as a result of the company’s five-year eco-plan, Plan A, she saids entails having M & S products become carbon-neutral by 2012. Naral said: “With an unrivaled reputation for quality products, value, service, innovation and trust, we are looking forward for Kagay-anons to love and patronize our products.”

with article by Nicole Managbanag of SSC

Filed under: investments | Tagged: Cagayan de Oro, Marks & Spencer

michael_ray

October 12th, 2010, 10:10 AM

buenos-Diaz

October 12th, 2010, 11:27 AM

international brands to invade cdeo soon:
Starbucks
BMW
Marks & spencer

National brands to invade cdeo soon:
Ayala mall
Ayall boutique hotel
SM Savemore

If i missed something, kindly add them below

woow International brands invade na tlga CDO...now BMW will soon to rise so ung mga mayayaman na tga Mindanao kasama na ung mga Politician makakabuy na ng malapitan sa kanilang places...CDO is accessible when it comes to road to the different Cities and town in Mindanao

calyx2008

October 12th, 2010, 12:12 PM

hello CDO !

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:13 PM

calyx2008

October 12th, 2010, 12:14 PM

dugaya nako kabalik oi. ako first post this year. :banana:

Cebu
Development by Ayala Land in Cebu started in the early 90’s with the establishment of the Cebu Business Park and followed by Asiatown IT Park. “Cebu is the biggest trading center within the Vis-Min area. It’s the second largest center for commerce and also second in terms of population after Mega Manila. Further expansion of ALI in Cebu is inevitable,” he said. Today, Cebu has lived up to its potentials and transformed itself into the business district of choice for companies in the region.

“Due to the lack of business and BPO facilities in Cebu, we have focused on developing office spaces in the last three to four years to make it more attractive for locators. And now that we have achieved this goal, we are now expanding by catering to the increasing residential and commercial needs of our customers.”

“Creating integrated mixed-use communities is essential to our expansion plans. We bring together various components of our business--residential, commercial/business, hotel and retail-- because put together these make up a robust business district & growth center. That way, each project complements the other and the community is able to thrive making it more beneficial for the various stakeholders of the community,” explains Tumbocon.

An example is the Asiatown IT Park in Cebu City which is a business district spanning 24 hectares. As a special economic zone and modern business center, Asiatown houses different BPO companies such as NCR, Convergys, People Support, Microsoft, IBM, JP Morgan and Epson to name a few. Asiatown has also integrated commercial and retail establishments for dining, recreation, and leisure purposes. Now it is primed to expand to add more projects, such as Avida Towers Cebu and additional e-offices, as the demand for more residential units & office spaces are growing. We are also planning for the expansion & redevelopment of the Ayala Center Cebu in Cebu Business Park as demand for retail, office & residential products are growing.

Davao
Positioned as the growth center of Southern Mindanao, Ayala Land has announced early this year the opening of Abreeza Mall in Davao City by 2011. This 2.9-hectare mall is part of a 10-hectare multi-development that will feature a hotel, residential buildings, and office facilities. Mall construction is in full swing and is projected to be completed by second quarter of next year.

Bacolod
Ayala Land Premier’s Ayala North Point has long offered an upscale residential community at the heart of Bacolod City. Soon, ALI plans to include upper-middle and lower-middle income residences, along with retail and business districts, for more client options.

Cagayan De Oro
In 2006, ALI offered its first housing development in Cagayan de Oro, the high-end subdivision Alegria Hills. Now, the city in blossom will also witness the conception of a big lifestyle mall in CDO, covering about 3.2 hectares.
Iloilo
The latest of the Vis-Min group projects is the Iloilo TechnoHub. The 2-hectare property along the Diversion Road, Mandurriao, Iloilo City envisions a business hub composed of three buildings and support facilities that can serve different BPO locators. It will be fully functional by end of 2011. Likewise, we are also developing a residential community in Pavia and in other areas.

calyx2008

October 12th, 2010, 12:15 PM

daghana na projects oi!

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:18 PM

PROJECT WATCH: MUST Science Complex glassy facade now emerging
Posted on October 12, 2010 by damarre

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Mindanao University of Science and Technology’s Science Complex is slowly showing its glassy facade. Latest construction updates show the main structure of the building is almost done with work on the exterior now being expedited.

As revealed in the following photos, the 5-storey building shows a sustainable aspect indicating firmness and stability built on the center of MUST’s soccer field…albeit located at the center of the rising floodwaters. Compare the latest update to the building’s perspective.

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At the foreground is what remains of the flooding inside the campus. Some sectors (e.g. DPWH) state that the only way for the campus to avoid the flood is to elevate the entire campus!..the area (CM Recto-MUST-Coca-Cola) being located along the natural drainage from Camaman-an and Indahag which development has progressed far beyond the natural drainage capacity.

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In fact, all new buildings inside the campus were constructed incorporating the highest flood levels.

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Still, MUST President Ric Rotoras has other beautiful development plans for the city’s only state university…but first, he must consider the idea of relocating the campus or heed calls for elevating the campus.

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calyx2008

October 12th, 2010, 12:22 PM

daghan na lagi bago nga forumers.

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:23 PM

Misamis Oriental mulls ban of plastics in stores
Tuesday, October 12, 2010

MISAMIS Oriental's legislative body passed on Monday in the first reading a proposed ordinance regulating the use of plastic bags, styrofoam and styropor.

Once approved, the proposed law would ban the use of non-biodegradable agents such as wrapping materials in any business establishments operating in the province.

Vice Governor Norris C. Babiera, author of proposed ordinance 798-2010, said plastic bags, styrofoam and styropor materials are the major pollutants of creeks, rivers and bays. They also clog these natural bodies of water, he said, causing floods during heavy downpours.

"Its use has increased dramatically and it contaminates marine life, our environment and public health. It's about time that business establishments operating in Misamis Oriental stop using plastic and styropor materials," the vice governor said.

Plastic is non-biodegradable and takes long to disintegrate, and most of the stuff does not even get recycled where it goes straight to wastebaskets and end up as landfill that won't get absorbed by the soil, thus clogging waterways.

The legislative body agreed to invite non-government and business sector organizations to contribute their inputs to the proposed ordinance. (ALR)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 12, 2010.

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:24 PM

Youth volunteers plant trees at Malasag
Monday, October 11, 2010

AS GRATITUDE to Mother Earth, youth volunteers from Mindanao regions and some parts of Luzon and Visayas planted hardwood tree species at the forests of Malasag, in Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City over the weekend.

Rhobert Maestre, president of the Cagayan de Oro-based Mindanao Youth Volunteers Corps Inc. (MYVCI), said the tree planting activity was part of the four-day youth convention at Chali Beach Resort and Restaurant in Barangay Cugman, which started October 7.

The convention sought to discuss ways on ending historical conflicts in Mindanao through the youth. The delegates were expected to draft a resolution aimed at promoting harmony among the Mindanao’s tri-people Muslims, Christians and Lumads.

Maestre said cited the degradation of forests and other natural resources as one of the causes of disputes among the tri-people.

“It was one of the contributions of the youth to settle differences among the tri-people. This is our first move,” Maestre said.

The youth convention, dubbed: “Youth Peace Platform for Mindanao: An Exhibit”, was conducted in partnership with the United States Embassy in Manila.

Among the topics discussed include media and peace building, Mindanao situationer, cultural profiling and roots of conflict, the challenges of multiculturalism in globalization, approaches to peace making and conflict transformation, bridging culture and people, and the peace industry.

Aside from the tree planting activity, youth volunteers also conducted a Peace-Tival at the Divisoria area and visits to the museums of Capitol University, Liceo de Cagayan University and Xavier University.

Capping the four-day event was an exhibit at SM City Cagayan de Oro showing the peace platforms of the youths for Mindanao. (LSM)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 11, 2010.

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:28 PM

Milo delegates assured of accommodation, security
Sunday, 10 October 2010 00:00
Written by Gold Star Daily

SEVEN days to go before the kick off ceremony of the 2nd national Milo Little Olympics at the Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Complex is 100% ready for use on this national sports event per information of the sports center manager, Mr. Oscar Cinco.

Near one thousand five hundred delegates coming from NCR, Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao will be arriving on October 13, 2010 to actively participate in the 2 day sports competition.

Mr. Megdonio Llamera disclosed that the delegates will be billeted in the pension houses and hotels of the city, making their stay in the city of Golden Friendship comfortable and will experience the Northern Mindanao Hospitality.

The delegates from the NCR will be staying in the Budgetel at Corrales Street and Marigold Hotel at Velez Street, Luzon will be staying in De Luxe Hotel at Cogon, Visayas at Country Village Hotel at Carmen, while Mindanao will be staying in Gardenia Guest House at Macasandig, this city.

According to the chairman on Peace and Order Committee, Dir. Montalba - PNP that the stay of the delegates in Cagayan de Oro City is assured safe and secured 24/7 surveillance in and out the vicinity of the pension houses and hotels is highly kept by police officers.

Cagayan de Oro City has not experienced any untoward incident as far as peace and order is concerned. It implies that Cagayan de Oro is a peace loving city. Thus, the stay of the delegates will be pleasant and savor the beauty of the area.

A version of this article appeared in print on October 11, 2010 Monday.

calyx2008

October 12th, 2010, 12:31 PM

dag-um na sad CDO. pero padayon mga projects. waah

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:32 PM

The Wonders of Mapawa Nature Park
By Joe Palabao
Correspondent

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THE Mapawa Nature Park of Barangay Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City is endowed with a breathtaking ecological landscape, natural wonders and bio-diversity of nature. It is now considered as one of the tourists destinations for eco-tourism adventure in the Region and in the country today.

Mapawa Nature Park is a vast property with 200 hectares natural forest and is the nearest natural forest from Cagayan de Oro City which can be reached within 30 minutes from the City.

It is endowed with over twenty magnificent waterfalls, its natural beauty is beyond the capacity of human describing, imposing and breathtaking views, with exciting and exhilarating and adrenalin rising nature adventure. It offers a relaxing environment for those seeking peace and solitude for people of all ages.

Experience CANYONEERING, a new water adventure, a river-trek of your life for a 3-4 hours trek of fun and get wet and ready to experience what Mapawa has to offer. Trek downhill and downstream and conquer the five (5) beautiful waterfalls and do a- thrilling and exhilarating 65 feet rappel of your life to include 20 feet Natural Water Slide and 25 feet Jump.

Awesome unique feature that is housed within Mapawa Natural Forest are centuries old trees like the 350-year old magnificent Dao Tree and 300-year old White Lauan Tree (pentacme contorta of the Ditecorp family) which are situated along the trek trails. Enjoy also the site of the 122 indigenous species of trees situated within the 6-hectare pocket of natural forest.

Mapawa is the home of the first Zipline Zone in the Region which was opened to nature lovers in 2002. Guest celebrities like Paolo Bediones, Zusie Entrata and many other artists of GMA 7 frequent the area and many other guest celebrities, domestic and foreign tourists and corporate men as they traversed from tree to tree and platform to platform using pulleys on horizontal cables as they sail through the treetops, until you rappel back down to the forest floor from their 60, 70, 100 meters and returned zip and rappel down the stream. A full zip covering 1-6 stages. Mapawa is now upgrading its zipping amenities and is on way to building a kilometer long zip zone for the zipping enthusiasts in the country today.

Other nature amenities include Horseback Trail Ride and experience being a cowboy for a day, Mountain Bike Trail Ride. Relax and take a dip at their natural spring-fed swimming holes. Enjoy the view of the forest as you stay at their ancestral Ranch House. The experience of nature with their Ecological Trek. Group activities like bonfire, camping, obstacle course and horseback riding.

They also offer group packages for Seminars, Corporate Team Building, Weddings and Birthdays.

For Information and Reservations:
Call or Visit
Malasag, Brgy, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City
Fax No. (08822) 725218
Cel No. 0919-316-1328
Or at their Booking Office
#33.J. Serina St., Cagayan de Oro City
Tel No. (088) 858-4402/Telefax: (08822) 725-265
Cell No. 0908-128-5454/0920-955-5978
Email: mapawananturepark@yahoo.com

http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:33 PM

Constellation2k

October 12th, 2010, 12:39 PM

woow International brands invade na tlga CDO...now BMW will soon to rise so ung mga mayayaman na tga Mindanao kasama na ung mga Politician makakabuy na ng malapitan sa kanilang places...CDO is accessible when it comes to road to the different Cities and town in Mindanao

CdeO has been the home of settlers from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and other countries. :)

@buenos-diaz, Zamboangueno settlers here in CdeO are proud to celebrate the feast of Nuestra Sra. La Virgen del Pilar. They have never forgotten their once hometown--their tradition and culture. :cheers:

Circulo Zamboangueño de Cagayan de Oro marks 54 years of Fiesta Pilar
Monday, 11 October 2010 00:00
Written by Gold Star Daily

THE Circulo Zamboangueño de Cagayan de Oro marks 54 years today of celebrating the feast of Nuestra Sra. La Virgen del Pilar with a mass and cena communal at Rosevale School, Phase 4, Xavier Estates.

"We are inviting all Zamboangueños and their loved ones to join us in homage to our patron La Virgen del Pilar in this annual celebration," said Circulo President Jose Nebrao, president of Rosevale School. Together with the prime movers composed of Manny and Josie Aliñabon, Chito and Tuting Potenciano and Art and Connie Surdilla, El Circulo marks the annual Fiesta Pilar, as it is better known around the islands, with the traditional Nine-Day Novena and the Fiesta Mass and Cena Communal on October 12.

Hosts for this year's novenas included Concon Ignacio, Paul and Joy Paladio, Edwin and Judith Amik, Atty. Gloria Acero-Delgado, Jun and Tonette Montuno, Sra. Pelagia and Imelda Uy, Raul and Antonieta Rodriguez, and the prime movers.

The culminating activity at Rosevale was organized by Josy Aliñabon, Rose Nebrao and Lilia Fulminar.

A version of this article appeared in print on October 12, 2010 Tuesday.

michael_ray

October 12th, 2010, 01:52 PM

boju2

October 12th, 2010, 02:04 PM

hello CDO !

Welcome back bai Calyx!

daghana na projects oi!

daghan na lagi bago nga forumers.

Ayaw na lagi pag-undang sa SSC bisan ug 2 units lng every sem :lol:

dark_knight_detectve

October 12th, 2010, 02:41 PM

the columns are actually as big as primavera's(based on my observation)...

if thats the case, then i think that the granvia condo is a six storey edifice.

dark_knight_detectve

October 12th, 2010, 02:49 PM

dark_knight_detectve

October 12th, 2010, 02:51 PM

Robinsons Cagayan de Oro

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choy kaayo nimo pagkakuha. choy sad kaayo imong cam oi

dark_knight_detectve

October 12th, 2010, 03:28 PM

PSA: Milo Little Olympics blasts on Oct. 15-17 in CDO (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=5&rid=306347)

MANILA, Oct. 12 (PNA) -- A total of 12 sports event will be disputed in the 2010 National Milo Little Olympics in Cagayan de Oro set October 15 to 17.

Around 15,000 student athletes from schools across the country are going to show their wares and vie for honors in athletics, swimming, football, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, chess, sepak takraw and scrabble.

The sprawling Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center will be the site of the three-day event that spawned the likes of now national athletes Antoinette Rivero, Japoy Lizardo and Nica Calapatan.

"The Milo Little Olympics 2010 National Finals is part of our mission to impart positive values to children like sportsmanship, camaraderie, perseverance and teamwork, values that will help build champions in life,” said Milo sports events executive Pat Goc-Ong, appearing in the PSA Forum Tuesday at Shakey’s UN Ave.

Qualifying meets were earlier held in Marikina for the National Capital Region (NCR), Pangasinan in Luzon, Cebu in the Visayas and Cagayan de Oro in Mindanao.

The Milo Little Olympics, according to Goc-Ong is just one of the few sports meets included in the calendar of events of the Department of Education.

The meet started in 1998 and annually draws around 20,000 athletes and attracts crowd of more than 50,000.

Goc-Ong added in the same session presented by Outlast Battery, PAGCOR and Shakey’s that last year the event drew 22,221 athletes from 946 schools nationwide, with the first ever national finals held at the Cebu City Sports Complex.

“We want to give these student athletes a chance to take part in competitive tournaments for them to taste an Olympic setting so they can reach their full potential,” said the Milo executive.

“It’s good to start them young and we would not be surprised to see them competing in the biggest national events and international meets in the future. Indeed, we can say that great things start from small beginnings. (PNA)
vcs/LOR

mottymot_007

October 12th, 2010, 05:00 PM

Me and my friends went rafting earlier this year :)

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Before the rafting course, the guide conducted orientation on rafting, safety and emergency guidelines.

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Enjoying 21 rapids, class III and class III+
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the guide stages stunts with the passengers

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and of course, cam-whoring during still-waters

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Up close with Mother Nature
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The ever friendly and trusted guides

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marlowe_cano

October 12th, 2010, 05:03 PM

CdeO has been the home of settlers from Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and other countries. :)

@buenos-diaz, Zamboangueno settlers here in CdeO are proud to celebrate the feast of Nuestra Sra. La Virgen del Pilar. They have never forgotten their once hometown--their tradition and culture. :cheers:

Circulo Zamboangueño de Cagayan de Oro marks 54 years of Fiesta Pilar
Monday, 11 October 2010 00:00
Written by Gold Star Daily

THE Circulo Zamboangueño de Cagayan de Oro marks 54 years today of celebrating the feast of Nuestra Sra. La Virgen del Pilar with a mass and cena communal at Rosevale School, Phase 4, Xavier Estates.

"We are inviting all Zamboangueños and their loved ones to join us in homage to our patron La Virgen del Pilar in this annual celebration," said Circulo President Jose Nebrao, president of Rosevale School. Together with the prime movers composed of Manny and Josie Aliñabon, Chito and Tuting Potenciano and Art and Connie Surdilla, El Circulo marks the annual Fiesta Pilar, as it is better known around the islands, with the traditional Nine-Day Novena and the Fiesta Mass and Cena Communal on October 12.

Hosts for this year's novenas included Concon Ignacio, Paul and Joy Paladio, Edwin and Judith Amik, Atty. Gloria Acero-Delgado, Jun and Tonette Montuno, Sra. Pelagia and Imelda Uy, Raul and Antonieta Rodriguez, and the prime movers.

The culminating activity at Rosevale was organized by Josy Aliñabon, Rose Nebrao and Lilia Fulminar.

A version of this article appeared in print on October 12, 2010 Tuesday.

^^
hopefully for the 55th year, Airphil will launch its CDeO-Zam flight.... Uhmmmm, calling APX officials reading SSC... shall we? :cheers:

Linguine

October 12th, 2010, 05:20 PM

Pagasa 10 Needs New Personnel
By NEF LUCZON
October 12, 2010, 9:04pm

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – The Region 10 office of Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) admitted that they need more personnel in their agency to operate newly installed computer and weather forecast equipment which were long been idle in their office.

Weather Specialist Mario Guya said that their office only have five personnel to keep watch on weather activities and that most of their facilities especially the computers were not been used ever since it was delivered to their office early this year.

“We already have modern communication devices which we can use to make video conference in Manila, but this wasn’t used yet,” Guya said referring to the 40-inch LCD television installed with high-definition video camera.

Guya also added that they have started to transfer their devices and equipment from their old headquarters at the Capitol Compound of the provincial government of Misamis Oriental to El Salvador, Bulua of this city and hoped it would be operational before the year ends.

“Hopefully, the transfer could give us forecasting improvement,” he said.

Guya also made a revelation by saying that their agency can’t yet detect the volume of rainfall once it entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility despite their effort to warn the public especially to the incident that occurred in the city last week that instantly flooded major roads of the city and suburban villages.

Unlike other weather agencies from other countries, such technology has not yet been acquired by Pagasa , but Guya said that instead of the rain’s volume, they can forecast the rainfall’s thickness through live satellite mapping.

“We just need the right equipment for us to do that,” Guya said, referring to why they could not yet determine the volume of rainfall.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/281892/pagasa-10-needs-new-personnel

bariQ

October 12th, 2010, 09:23 PM

choy kaayo nimo pagkakuha. choy sad kaayo imong cam oi

kato nangodak ko sulod sa robinsons 4 yrs ago. gikasaban mi. bawal kuno. :ohno: masi to na sikyu o basin murag rakog terorosta og dagway :nuts::lol:

shaKEIRa

October 13th, 2010, 05:35 AM

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 05:52 AM

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 05:59 AM

mottymot_007

October 13th, 2010, 06:08 AM

bai mot, wala pa man gani ka ni booked ug kayaking? :)

bai eng'r bisayadako ayha n ko magpa book kanang kayaking kung ikaw na akong kauban sa pagkayak.... :banana::lol::cheers:

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 06:41 AM

bai eng'r bisayadako ayha n ko magpa book kanang kayaking kung ikaw na akong kauban sa pagkayak.... :banana::lol::cheers:

bai mot, kanang mga taga City Hall nga mga CDO Kayak Club members mas maayo pa na sila kay sa ako. :) ako once a year (for at least a month) ra gyud ko diha sa CDO. Sila pirme gyud kun naay bakanti. Pwede na sila mo-tudlo sa imo :)

mottymot_007

October 13th, 2010, 08:13 AM

Flash report from Cyberwizard (through phone call):

Nag pile driving na ang Paseo del Rio hotel project!

:banana::cheers::banana:

bai mot, kanang mga taga City Hall nga mga CDO Kayak Club members mas maayo pa na sila kay sa ako. :) ako once a year (for at least a month) ra gyud ko diha sa CDO. Sila pirme gyud kun naay bakanti. Pwede na sila mo-tudlo sa imo :)

dili bai eng'r... kay magpa libre man ko sa imo ug kayak hahaha :nuts:

Constellation2k

October 13th, 2010, 08:30 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Mallberry Suites Expansion almost done
Posted on October 13, 2010 by damarre

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Mallberry Suites expansion project is now on the homestretch of opening more rooms in the new buildings. Arguably the most favorite downtown hotel in the city, Mallberry is always fully-booked which compelled the owners to expand.

As seen in the photos, work is now focused on the exterior of the 7-storey building closest to Osmeña St. The 10-storeycenter building is also done perhaps with interior finishings left to complete.

The hotel’s location makes it ideal for business travellers and tourists alike due to its proximity to Limketkai Mall and other convention venues. Just browse over the pictures for the latest updates.

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Constellation2k

October 13th, 2010, 08:35 AM

PROJECT WATCH: SaveMore Agora to open October 18
Posted on October 13, 2010 by damarre

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SM Group’s SaveMore Agora Branch will open on October 18. This is seen on the tarpaulin installed on all sides of the New Agora Complex now called Market City, which is nearing completion. This is the first SaveMore in Mindanao, SM’s stand alone supermarket.

An indication of the opening is the dismantling of the temporary stalls surrounding the eastern wing of Market City where SaveMore will be located as shown below. Delivery vans are also transferring all dry goods and other products.

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The other portions of Market City is still under construction but SM, the largest locator in Market City is bent on opening next week. More photos below.

See here: http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2010/10/13/project-watch-savemore-agora-to-open-october-18/

Constellation2k

October 13th, 2010, 08:46 AM

Photo exhibit exploring Mindanao's peace situation launched
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

YOUTH volunteers expressed their stand on the real situation of peace in Mindanao through photographs exhibited at the second floor, west wing of the Limketkai Mall on Sunday, October 10, 2010.

The photographs, taken by participants themselves from the respective regions they represent, were exhibited as part of the four-day youth convention on youth's awareness about the real peace situation in Mindanao at the Chali Beach Resort, which started on October 7, 2010.

"Those were collages made by the participants themselves, which are reflective of the real peace conditions in their respective regions. The prominent theme of the collage is 'Poverty - the cause of un-peacefulness'," said Mindanao Youth Volunteer Corps, Inc. (MYVCI) president Rhobert Maestre.

During the exhibit, entitled "Faces and Phases of Peace," the participants also signed their Youth Peace Platform, which draws the sentiments and plans of the young people in their desire for peace, he added. The photo-collage will also be shown in seven American corners of Mindanao. The exhibited photographs explore not only present images of the absence of wars, but also how poverty and cultural differences create that un-peacefulness among the inhabitants in Mindanao, said Maestre. Photographs also showed beggars, poor places, children forced to labor and misery on the streets, all against the backdrop of Mindanao's teeming resources.

"It just showed that Mindanao is suffering unrest because of poverty, which could indicate that peace is not yet achieved despite the absence of wars," said Maestre said. (LSM)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 13, 2010.

Constellation2k

October 13th, 2010, 08:50 AM

Google Scholar indexes 19 Liceo researchers
Wednesday, October 13, 2010

IN LICEO de Cagayan University, the culture of research publication in peer-reviewed ranked journals begins with the office of the President through the example of President Mariano M. Lerin, CPA, who is himself, a multi-awarded researcher. This leadership by example cascades down to the faculty and students and synergizes the core elements of a robust research culture.

When Google Scholar indexed the researches of Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, CPA, the proof of his leadership in the research community is clearly manifested.

Google Scholar covers peer-reviewed papers, theses, books, abstracts, and other scholarly literature from all broad areas of research. You'll find works from a wide variety of academic publishers and professional societies, as well as scholarly articles available across the web. Google Scholar may also include multiple versions of an article, possibly preliminary, which you may be able to access (Google Scholar Help).

Google Scholar is a search database for indexing of scientific literature and researchers. It is an authoritative source of scholars whose works have been published in online databases or journals.

Google Scholar has indexed 19 researchers for Liceo de Cagayan University whose scientific work have been published in the Liceo Journal of Higher Education Research which is carried by www.ejournals.ph of C and E Publishing, Inc. The 19 researchers grouped by discipline are: Business and Public Policy Research: Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, CPA, Dr. Jofi V. Mahilum, and Dr. Rosalina S. Huerbana. Science and Technology: Dr. Lesley C. Lubos, Idenmae M. Palomo, Dennis G. Canaman, Engr. Richie Grace M. Lago, Engr. Wilson O. Tablan, Abundol A. Nawang and Engr. Ian Kit Nehemiah M. Dap-og. Social Science: Veberlino T. Yamut, Dr. Genaro V. Japos, Joan B. Gallaron, Emma M. Dejarme, Ma. Dolores D. Mercado, Donna Lou E. Neri, Ma. Chona V. Palomares, Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon, and Dr. Fe S. Tolibas.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 13, 2010.

Constellation2k

October 13th, 2010, 09:07 AM

Sudoku tilt in Oro
Sunday, 10 October 2010 00:00
Written by Gold Star Daily

JOIN the hottest Sudoku Challenge that's sweeping the world!
The Mathematics Trainers' Guild Philippines, in cooperation with SM Supermalls, brings you the 5th Philippine Sudoku Super Challenge for the Sudoku Whiz Kid, Sudoku Wizard and Sudoku Grand Master categories on October 16, 2010 at the Ground Floor of SM City Cagayan de Oro for the regional eliminations.

For inquiries, please call Ruth Patangan of Oro Christian Grace School at 723-705 or 857-1526 or visit www.mtgphil.org for more details. *

A version of this article appeared in print on October 11, 2010 Monday.

Metrobank partners with Red Cross
Sunday, 10 October 2010 00:00
Written by Gold Star Daily

ALREADY recognized by Philippine Red Cross (PRC) Misamis Oriental - CDO Chapter as the "Bloodiest Private Institution" during the most recent Blood Services Awarding, Metrobank does and won't definitely sit on its laurels. In fact, they are setting the standards on what goes beyond corporate social responsibility.

Last September 25, Metrobank Purple Hearts Club organized a blood letting marathon. One hundred and twenty three bags of whole blood were donated in five hours.

Tess Rosete, the chapter head, sees the opportunity to do more its share in combating the imminent shortage of blood supply due to the dengue outbreak.

"The truth is, outbreak or no outbreak, the bank's employees have been very enthusiastic in doing their share for the services to the community and to those who are in dire need", Rosete quips in our quick roundtable discussion as she seamlessly navigated the expanse office of Metrobank in Corrales Avenue where the bleeding was being held.

Manolet Barrera, the chapter adviser, a blood donor himself for the 16th time, elaborates why Purple Hearts Club is the moniker.

"The term "purple heart" was taken from the symbol of valor given to individuals in the military service who display admirable courage beyond the call of duty. Much like the honor it was named after, the club is about going beyond oneself", he said.

Employees of Metrobank will absolutely garner much of the bloodiest coordinator / institution / private sector and hundreds of galloners in the years to come. clifford jose garrido roa, contributor

A version of this article appeared in print on October 11, 2010 Tuesday.

adeuksom

October 13th, 2010, 10:10 AM

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bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 12:11 PM

romix

October 13th, 2010, 12:37 PM

certified_gold

October 13th, 2010, 01:40 PM

pwede pud cguro, reclamation diae...
kay naa nman pud tay coastal highway sa sunod na mga tuig...
basura cguro ang dahilan...
wag nman sana mangyari yung sa Ormoc....

mottymot_007

October 13th, 2010, 01:46 PM

mallit na talaga space sa downtown cdo , plus may bagong ayal mall pa in front of gaisano city, no more space of expansion dahil mga hills na ang nakapalibot cdo , dapat unahin nila prob;lema sa baha dahil baka maging tulad tayo ng ormoc city pag may malakas na ulan due to global warming, imagine hindi binabaha cm recto during the 1990s , bakit binabaha na ngayon pakiexplain

bai romix, tinood bai gamay gyud ang downtown area sa cagayan de oro. but 'no more space of expansion' is not true. areas in bugo going to cugman, in west of CdeO, and in Iponan going to Kauswagan in the west, are expansive enough for development. Valleys surround most of downtown, but beyond these valleys are plateaus like in upper balulang and lumbia, that's in Uptown Cagayan de Oro. CM Recto is the lowest point in Cagayan de Oro. Before limketkai center was constructed, the area was more of marsh, as my aunt recounts.

adeuksom

October 13th, 2010, 01:47 PM

mottymot_007

October 13th, 2010, 01:49 PM

libre kung makadala ka ug 5 ka full paying clients. :)

bai eng'r haha mag scout sa kog 5 full paying clients to go kayaking with me. :lol:

burotski

October 13th, 2010, 02:16 PM

Ngek! hala explain mga utangan, ayaw mo ug dungo-dungo diha!!:D mura lugar ug explain before you complain bai? Duda ko kung dili below sea level na ang CM Recto basin tungod jud na sa poor/clogged/ narrowed drainage bai tsk tsk :ohno:

The biggest factor, IMHO, kay ang opaw nga kabukiran... Grabe ang tubig gikan sa bukid... Bisan unsa ka-limpyo ang mga creek, moawas lang gihapon... I live at Upper Buntong in Camaman-an... Ga-awas na gani ang creek sa amo likod... Grabe ang tubig... Baha na pud pirme ang junction Bolonsiri and Buntong... Reforestration is badly needed... Good thing daghan na gapananom ug kahoy sa bukid ron... Example ang Unifrutti, Busco and many other companies in Bukidnon, big and small... :-)

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 02:22 PM

mallit na talaga space sa downtown cdo , plus may bagong ayal mall pa in front of gaisano city, no more space of expansion dahil mga hills na ang nakapalibot cdo , dapat unahin nila prob;lema sa baha dahil baka maging tulad tayo ng ormoc city pag may malakas na ulan due to global warming, imagine hindi binabaha cm recto during the 1990s , bakit binabaha na ngayon pakiexplain

this is one of the reasons plus no proper city planning;
http://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/wb/sat_images/satpic.jpg

Just look at Mindanao in the satellite photo. That is exactly what happens in the last two MAJOR baha in CDO. Low Pressure Area exactly on top of Mindanao, dumping huge volume of water.

Plus too much logging...

Plus too much siltation due to Hydro-mining upstream.

If we don't stop logging and hydro-mining then we are doomed...

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 02:23 PM

bai eng'r haha mag scout sa kog 5 full paying clients to go kayaking with me. :lol:

paningli ko ani kung naa ka 5 clients :)

mottymot_007

October 13th, 2010, 02:30 PM

The biggest factor, IMHO, kay ang opaw nga kabukiran... Grabe ang tubig gikan sa bukid... Bisan unsa ka-limpyo ang mga creek, moawas lang gihapon... I live at Upper Buntong in Camaman-an... Ga-awas na gani ang creek sa amo likod... Grabe ang tubig... Baha na pud pirme ang junction Bolonsiri and Buntong... Reforestration is badly needed... Good thing daghan na gapananom ug kahoy sa bukid ron... Example ang Unifrutti, Busco and many other companies in Bukidnon, big and small... :-)

how about SSC Tsadaboys Tree Planting project in partnership with Mapawa Nature Park (for example lng) or unsa man nga reforestation project nga ato pwede apilan in the future doc?

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 02:33 PM

Water level at moment in Cagayan de Oro rivers and creeks are high due to Low Pressure Area on top of Mindanao in the last few days dumping huge volume of water and even flooding parts of CDO.

And it's perfect for whitewater kayaking too. :)
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boju2

October 13th, 2010, 02:35 PM

bisayadako

October 13th, 2010, 02:39 PM

how about SSC Tsadaboys Tree Planting project in partnership with Mapawa Nature Park (for example lng) or unsa man nga reforestation project nga ato pwede apilan in the future doc?

bai, Mapawa has few trees at the moment. Ang opaw nga kabukiran is diha from likod Camaman-an all the way to Pualas.

Katong nga kayak mi early this year, agi mi diha para put-in sa Bubunawan river run, medyo opaw na diha nga area.

Naka-adto pud mi sa Mapawa, na-istorya namo ang care-taker (can't remember his name), kay nag-scout unta mi sa creek diha for kayaking. Ok pa ang number of trees diha.

boju2

October 13th, 2010, 03:24 PM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers:

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 04:18 PM

UKC heavy equipments inside the Ayala site as of 10/13/10

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dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 04:25 PM

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is this a concert or a video game competition? hehehe!

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 04:35 PM

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:cheers::cheers::cheers:

nice updates bai

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 04:38 PM

New Airport Laguindingan International Airport Misamis Oriental (http://www.getwet-asia.com/philippines/?p=754)
Image: Laguindingan International Airport Misamis Oriental Philippines June 2010

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Image courtesy Martyn Willes

The new airport - Laguindingan International Airport - under construction in barangay Moog, Laguindingan, is currently a scar on the landscape on the northern tip of Misamis Oriental. It is expected that this new airport will become a major hub for export of agricultural and trade products, and for the import of tourists to the areas around Cagayan De Oro and Iligan City.

As you fly North from Davao to Cebu you may see Laguindingan International Airport off the port wingtip (you have to sit in an “A” seat). The photograph accompanying this new airport news item was taken just a few weeks ago and shows the runway all but complete, with only the runway direction numbers missing.

The new airport’s 2.5 kilometer runway is reported to meet international standards for modern wide-bodies jets, even though it is apparently 300 meters shorter than the runway at Lumbia Airport, in Cagayan De Oro City, that it will replace. The fact that Laguindingan International Airport is on a promontory, only meters above sea level, means that it will be low-cloud-free for 99% of the year and the main runway has completely unobstructed landing approaches over the sea from both directions, which means that it can function as an international standard all-weather airport – low-cloud and obstructing mountains are the current challenges at Cagayan de Oro, Lumbia Airport, the second busiest airport in Mindanao after Davao International Airport.

In May, 2010, it was announced that the entire Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP) is more than 65% complete and is on schedule for completion in December, 2010; the first commercial flight operations are expected to begin in January, 2011. Hopefully by then some of the excavated ground will have had time to established some grass-cover and shrubs (and some perimeter trees perhaps?) to prevent the area developing into a dust bowl.

The Laguindingan Airport Development Project has been on the cards for more than a decade and its momentum now is reportedly a result of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo’s close cooperation with Korean investment interests. The main contractor is Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction (HHIC) and the loans for acquisition of the navigation facilities and equipment are from the Korean Export-Import (Kexim) Bank. Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction is known to many as the major locator in Subic Bay, where its factory has continued to churn out enormous cargo and tanker vessels in defiance of the recent global recession.

There is some confusion over the name of the new airport because, according to the LADP project manager, Engr. Della Capicenio, Laguindingan International Airport is not actually designed to be “international”. Even when complete it will lack many of the functional elements of an international airport, especially car park facilities, customs and immigration control screening facilities and certain security infrastructure. Engr. Capicenio asserts, Laguindingan International Airport is “a domestic trunkline airport” and should be correctly called “Laguindingan Airport”. However, enthusiasts point out that the missing elements would be easy to add at any time in the future, when finances are available. If the missing elements were added then Mindanao Island would have a total of four international airports: Francisco Bangoy International Airport, in Davao City; Zamboanga International Airport, in Zamboanga City; General Santos International Airport, in General Santos City; plus, Laguindingan International Airport.

It is planned that Laguindingan Airport will immediately replace Lumbia Airport, in Cagayan De Oro City, which will be retired. In the future it may also replace Maria Cristina Airport, in Iligan City, as Laguindingan’s all-weather capability and its ability to handle modern wide-bodied jets will make it more attractive to most airlines who operate routes into the vicinity. The only question unanswered at the time of writing is whether the new Laguindingan Airport will take the IATA designation (CGY) from Lumbia airport or whether it will acquire a new one.

Laguindingan Airport sits on a 4.17 square kilometer site in barangay Moog. More than 300 families were displaced before airport construction could begin and all have been given new homes, in nearby barangays, plus other compensation for their relocation. Laguindingan Airport is 46 kilometers from the existing Lumbia Airport, in Cagayan De Oro City.

If you are not familiar with this area of North Mindanao then here are some of its more famous attractions:

* the Cagayan De Oro River is perhaps the best place in the Philippines for whitewater rafting and attracts thousands of Philippine and international tourists every year to experience the category 3 to category 4 (whitewater rafting terminology for exciting to bordering on the dangerous) whitewater rafting rush
* a monument at Macabalan Port, Cagayan De Oro City, commemorates the arrival of General Douglas MacArthur from Corregidor Island during his departure from the Philippines in March 1942, it is in Cagayan De Oro he first uttered his oft misquoted quotation “I shall return”, he actually said “I came through and I shall return” - General MacArthur flew out of the Philippines from nearby Del Monte Field a couple of days later and upon arrival in Australia he repeated his commitment “I said, to the people of the Philippines whence I came, I shall return”
* Lake Lanau is one of the World’s 15 “ancient lakes” (meaning it is more than 1-million years old), it is the deepest lake in the Philippines, Lake Lanau is the best place in the Philippines for lake-scenery photography and Lake Lanau has been home to the Muslim Maranao people since AD1300s (the Muslim Maranao people displaced the indigenous peoples of the area, who migrated into the mountains surrounding)
* Camiguin Island, accessible by ferry from Cagayan De Oro City, is famous for its beautiful beaches, birdwatching in the lush forested hillsides and exploring volcanoes – Camiguin Island has the most volcanoes per square kilometer of any island in the World, Camiguin’s seven volcanoes also outnumber Camiguin’s five towns

GPS Location of Laguindingan International Airport

N 8.612° E 124.461°

Links:

Fly to Lumbia Airport Cagayan De Oro City before it changes to Laguindingan Airport

The nearest webcam to Laguindingan is Cebu Yacht Club, Mactan Island

xu_pauloboy

October 13th, 2010, 04:40 PM

is this a concert or a video game competition? hehehe!

Band Scene sa Cagayan de Oro...

kanang mga metal, ang groupo nila called E-Troups.. gaplay sila diha dapit sa Lourdes College...

Nia pod Indie/Alternative Rock: OpenMic... diha dapit sa Capitol Grounds... every Saturday night sya....

So kung trip ninyo e Metal or Indie, nia kay choice... (of course, kung gusto nimo showband, daghan pod nagkalat sa city...)

Let us Support our Local Music Industry...

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 04:57 PM

Band Scene sa Cagayan de Oro...

kanang mga metal, ang groupo nila called E-Troups.. gaplay sila diha dapit sa Lourdes College...

Nia pod Indie/Alternative Rock: OpenMic... diha dapit sa Capitol Grounds... every Saturday night sya....

So kung trip ninyo e Metal or Indie, nia kay choice... (of course, kung gusto nimo showband, daghan pod nagkalat sa city...)

Let us Support our Local Music Industry...

ok thanks bai. dili man gyud ko kabisado sa mga rock bands sa cdeo.

FrancisXavier

October 13th, 2010, 05:00 PM

nice updates guys.. tulog sa ko, not worth staying up late ang isa ka panghak diha sa kilid kilid.. maayong gabii sa mata pa.. :hi:

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 05:18 PM

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 05:19 PM

tomorrow ill get more updates so that we can always show that the truth will set us free. hehehe!

iamwatching

October 13th, 2010, 05:33 PM

iamwatching

October 13th, 2010, 05:34 PM

xu_pauloboy

October 13th, 2010, 05:34 PM

actually i was kind of planning of getting updates of the coastal highway from the western (Opol) side this afternoon but when i saw the ayala site slowly being inhabited by heavy equipments, that situation got my undivided attention.

So start na ang Ayala, o mag hulat pa ta sa Tarpoulin... kay sa uban man gyud, murag mas bug-at pa ang truth value ng tarpoulin kay sa SEC, newspaper releases ug sa Official Releases gikan sa ALI...

xu_pauloboy

October 13th, 2010, 05:38 PM

And yet the writer still insists on calling it an international airport ..

Sige lang. Dili naman siguro tayo sensitive kung unsa iyahang itawag...

Whatever the name will be, it will still benefit CDO, Iligan, MisOr and the Rest of Mindanao...

At, yan ang dapat pag-usapan natin sa forum na ito...

Right, amigo?

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 05:58 PM

d/p

dark_knight_detectve

October 13th, 2010, 05:59 PM

And yet the writer still insists on calling it an international airport ..

thats exactly what im talking about. the writer insists in calling it yet he's not from cdeo. how much more nalang kaha kung taga cdeo or normin

iamwatching

October 13th, 2010, 06:18 PM

thats exactly what im talking about. the writer insists in calling it yet he's not from cdeo. how much more nalang kaha kung taga cdeo or normin

I dont think it has anything to do with one's regional roots but more on one being responsible with whatever he reads and writes about. If I were from Cagayan de Oro, I would definitely do my part in informing others as to the real status of the airport because it is what it is. As a person, I wouldn't want anyone calling me something that I am not no matter how flattering it sounds, its just like making a fool of myself :) Would you have someone giving you undeserved accolades just because it is flattering to hear?

But I agree with XU_palaboy, whats important is Mindanao will have another new airport, and a good one at that :)

boju2

October 14th, 2010, 12:48 AM

bisayadako

October 14th, 2010, 02:26 AM

makaryo

October 14th, 2010, 03:18 AM

I dont think it has anything to do with one's regional roots but more on one being responsible with whatever he reads and writes about. If I were from Cagayan de Oro, I would definitely do my part in informing others as to the real status of the airport because it is what it is. As a person, I wouldn't want anyone calling me something that I am not no matter how flattering it sounds, its just like making a fool of myself :) Would you have someone giving you undeserved accolades just because it is flattering to hear?

But I agree with XU_palaboy, whats important is Mindanao will have another new airport, and a good one at that :) the matter is too trivial to worry about. the article clearly pointed out that the lacking the lacking elements can easily be completed, meaning the airport is basically built for international purpose.. take it from the line of a song... just relax and take it easy.

dark_knight_detectve

October 14th, 2010, 04:25 AM

i just took updates of the PDR hotel site. theyre starting the pile driving already. i post them in a short while

dark_knight_detectve

October 14th, 2010, 04:37 AM

Flash report from Cyberwizard (through phone call):

Nag pile driving na ang Paseo del Rio hotel project!

:banana::cheers::banana:

dili bai eng'r... kay magpa libre man ko sa imo ug kayak hahaha :nuts:

PDR Business Hotel site as of 10/14/10

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sonofignatius

October 14th, 2010, 06:01 AM

All regions are given an opportunity to prove themselves in the cooking arena

IT’S DIFFICULT to be blasé about cooking competitions at the National Food Showdown. Yearly, the entries are just getting better. One of the judges in this year’s contest, for instance, greeted me with a smile because he just finished judging a competition and he was happy with what he saw and tasted.

A. Venue in Makati, where the event took place for two days in September, became a small place to view all the display entries. Judging the dishes were done first thing in the morning, because there shouldn’t be anyone to block the way or hear the judges while they deliberated.

But once the doors were open to the public, those who wanted to see the entries had to contend with people taking digital photos. They crowded the area, such that there wasn’t enough space to appreciate the skill and effort that went into the contest dishes.

This year, however, the cooking competition site was more spacious—great for the competitors who needed room to work without being distracted by the audience. And great for the judges as well, who had to move from stove to stove to compare how the cooks worked and how neat they kept their work areas.

On those two days, every hour was busy with contests. It helped that there was a huge screen so everyone could see what was happening even if the viewer was a hundred feet away. It worked for the flair-tenders and flambé cooks, whose facial expressions and body language helped to get the crowd cheering.

What makes the National Food Showdown different from other culinary competitions is the Chef Wars, a version of the Iron Chef TV series. It has a professional and student division with finalists from four regions—Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao and the National Capital Region/Calabarzon.

Unknown to many people, there are culinary competitions in other parts of the country. What Food Showdown organizer Myrna Segismundo did was to incorporate Chef Wars in those regional culinary competitions. She travels around the country—this year to Cebu for the Visayas representatives, in Baguio for the Luzon finalists, and Cagayan de Oro for Mindanao. The NCR/Calabarzon finals were held in Manila just before the national contest.

Secret ingredients

Chef Wars is always on the last day of the Showdown, with the professionals and students competing at the same time, the professionals tackling classical European dishes and students doing Filipino.

The secret ingredients were brought out—saba banana for the students and sugar beets for the pros. What judges looked for was how the ingredient would be used in the dish. It couldn’t be just a garnish; it had to be the main thing. Flavor had the biggest score, but, of course, presentation was also important.

After the three courses of each team were compared and then tasted, the scores were tabulated and the winners announced.

For the students, the gold was won by the NCR finalists from Enderun Colleges in Makati—Jo Emmanuel Tuano, Genevieve Oliva and Dino Daniel Dy. When the professional gold was announced, the women beside me started jumping for joy, because they came all the way from Cagayan de Oro and their Mindanao team had won—Dan Michael Navarro, Renalyn Aboga-a and Jaynoe Puclay of the restaurant Missy Bon Bon Breadshop in Cagayan de Oro.

We, the judges, could say that the entries were indeed much-improved. We know—most of us were there from the first year of The National Food Showdown four years ago.

The success of the event has encouraged other people to set up other culinary contests this year and, I hear, next year. But the success of National Food Showdown is precisely because it is national in scope, where all regions are given an opportunity to prove themselves in the cooking arena.

http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/food/food/view/20101014-297571/Entries-just-keep-getting-better-at-National-Food-Showdown

way to go, cagayan de oro!

dark_knight_detectve

October 14th, 2010, 06:18 AM

University's P72M techno complex breaks ground (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/universitys-p72m-techno-complex-breaks-ground)
Thursday, October 14, 2010

CONSTRUCTION of the P72.3 million technology complex of Xavier University (XU) commenced yesterday with a groundbreaking ceremony.

The ceremony was held at complex's site in Manresa, Upper Carmen.

Fr. Jett Villarin, outgoing president of XU, said the JCA Technology Complex is expected to be completed by 2011.

The project would be constructed in partnership with the XU Center for Integrated Technologies and Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official importer and distributor of BMW cars and motorcycles in the country. The ACC is a wholly owned Filipino company under the Alvarez Group of Companies.

The name of the complex is derived from the name of ACC Chairman Jose Ch.
Alvarez.

Among the guests who attended the groundbreaking ceremony were Cagayan de Oro businessman Elpidio Paras and ACC president Bobby Y. Rosales.

The project hopes to bring modern technological education to around 600 students who are currently enrolled at XU for integrated technology courses.

"I personally believe in the value of having a good education and I recognize the talent of the Filipino youth and their need for progressive educational institutions. This is why the JCA Technology Complex was born," Alvarez said in a statement.

The facility aims to develop the skills of deserving Filipino students so that they could have the opportunity to eventually become a part of a competent labor force, not only domestically but also in international industries.

"As a young man who came from humble origins, I struggled to get a decent education and was lucky enough to have been helped out by Xavier University.

This is my way of giving back to the community which I grew up in," Alvarez added, who is also the head of Rio Verde Water Corporation based in Cagayan de Oro.

Currently, XU's Center for Integrated Technologies has four technical-vocational courses being offered to 600 enrolled students.

With the additional construction of two buildings, students' population is expected to grow significantly.

The JCA Technology Complex will offer Automotive Technology as one of its courses. Students enrolled in this program will have the option to undergo training at different BMW dealerships.

BMW Asia, ACC's regional office, has also vowed to support Alvarez's venture by donating advanced training modules to be incorporated in the curriculum.

Coincidentally, the project is also an announcement of soon-to-be-established BMW Dealership showroom in Cagayan de Oro just across the street where the complex will be built. Graduates of the technical facility have the opportunity to undergo on-the-job-training at the future BMW Dealership and would eventually get absorbed into the company. (Loui S. Maliza)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 14, 2010.

dark_knight_detectve

October 14th, 2010, 06:36 AM

City, police to build P15M office (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/city-police-build-p15m-office)
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Thursday, October 14, 2010

THE Cagayan de Oro City Government and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have joined together for the construction of a P15 million office for the city’s police force in Barangay 40.

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, chair of the City Council committee on police, fire and public safety, said the City Government has allotted P5 million for the proposed project while the PNP provided P10 million.

During a meeting with police officials last week, Nacaya said he will order the immediate construction of the new office, to be located near the City Health Office.

"The old Cocpo (Cagayan de Oro City Police Office) building in Carmen will no longer be fixed," Nacaya said. He said the building will have state-of-the-art facilities such as computers, fax machines and other equipment needed by police.

Nacaya said the new Cocpo building will also have prison cells but would be much wider to accommodate more convicts with separate quarters for minors and female and male convicts.

"It is high time that these officials will be given a decent office and station to boost their morale and improve their service to every Kagay-anon," Nacaya said.

Cocpo Chief Benedicto Lopez said the fund from the PNP will be released as soon as the title of ownership will be transferred and named after Cocpo. (Nicole J. Managbanag)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 14, 2010.

Taegon

October 14th, 2010, 10:44 AM

Milo Olympics Attract 15,000 Athletes
October 13, 2010, 6:05pm
Manila Bulletin

MANILA, Philippines — A total of 12 sports event will be disputed in the 2010 National Milo Little Olympics in Cagayan de Oro set Oct. 15 to 17.

Around 15,000 student athletes :cheers: from schools across the country are going to show their wares and vie for honors in athletics, swimming, football, gymnastics, tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, chess, sepak takraw and scrabble.

The Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center will be the site of the three-day event that spawned the likes of now national athletes Antoinette Rivero, Japoy Lizardo and Nica Calapatan.

“The Milo Little Olympics 2010 National Finals is part of our mission to impart positive values to children like sportsmanship, camaraderie, perseverance and teamwork, values that will help build champions in life,” said Milo sports events executive Pat Goc-Ong, appearing in the PSA Forum on Wednesday at Shakey’s U.N Ave.

Qualifying meets were earlier held in Marikina for the National Capital Region (NCR), Pangasinan in Luzon, Cebu in the Visayas and Cagayan de Oro in Mindanao.

The Milo Little Olympics, according to Goc-Ong is just one of the few sports meets included in the calendar of events of the Department of Education.

The meet started out in 1998 and annually draws around 20,000 athletes and attracts crowd of more than 50,000.

Goc-Ong added in the same session presented by Outlast Battery, PAGCOR and Shakey’s that last year the event drew 22,221 athletes from 946 schools nationwide, with the first ever national finals being held at the Cebu City Sports Complex.

Taegon

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Taegon

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Taegon

October 14th, 2010, 11:00 AM

PROJECT WATCH: JCA Tech Complex groundbreaking held
Posted on October 14, 2010 by damarre
cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com

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Asian Carmakers Corporation (ACC), the official distributor of BMW cars in Philippines, under the leadership of its chairman, Mr. Jose Ch. Alvarez, and Xavier University officially anounced the construction of the Jose Ch. Alvarez (JCA) Technology Complex, the new home of Xavier University-Center for Integrated Technologies (XU-CIT), during a ceremonial groundbreaking on October 13, 2010.

The facility aims to develop the skills of deserving Filipino students and give them the opportunity to eventually become a part of a competent labor force, not only here in the Philippines, but in international industries as well.

Currently, Xavier University’s Center for Integrated Technologies has four technical-vocational courses being offered with 600 enrolled students. With the additional support of P72.3 million for the construction of two new buildings, the student population is expected to grow significantly.

The JCA Technology Complex will offer Automotive Technology as one of its courses and students enrolled in this program have the option to undergo training at different BMW dealerships.

The JCA Technology Complex will be built on a 2.3 hectare lot inside the Manresa Campus, fronting Pueblo de Oro’s IT Business Park near Concentrix. The proposed XU-CIT facilities will span a potential gross floor area of 3,780 square meters excluding sports amenities. It will house classrooms, laboratories and workshops, a canteen, a library, an auditorium, as well as administration offices, and other utilities and services. This modern technological education facility will assume completion by the end of 2011.

The building concept incorporates green architecture and environment design to provide a more stimulating teaching and learning environment for the students and employees. Green designs concern building management, materials and building performance, energy and resource consumption, and innovation for environmental sensitivity. The eco-friendly design concept of the JCA Technology Complex demonstrates Xavier University’s commitment to a sustainable environment, and the health and safety of its stakeholders.

BMW Asia, the regional office of ACC, has also agreed to support Mr. Alvarez’ venture by donating advanced training modules which will be incorporated in the curriculum of the school.

This also coincides with the formal announcement of the soon to be constructed BMW Dealership in Cagayan de Oro which is across the street of the JCA Technology Complex. Graduates of the technical facility have the opportunity to undergo on the job training at the future BMW Dealership and eventually get absorbed into the company.

Taegon

October 14th, 2010, 11:05 AM

PIA Press Release
2010/10/11

Science community calls for appreciation of research and development

by Jorie C. Valcorza

Cagayan de Oro City (11 October) -- If you don't invest on research and development you won't likely succeed!

Such was emphasized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) executives during their visit here in Cagayan de Oro to grace the recently concluded Mindanao Technology Fair.

DOST Undersecretary Fortunato T. De La Pena acknowledges that Filipino capitalist hardly invests on technology based companies and this little appreciation on research and development has pushed many local scientists to look for a more lucrative job abroad.

Although there are several multinational companies that operate in the country, most of their research facilities were also built abroad.

According to DOST, its Balik-Scientist Program is now gaining grounds when they also started linking the returnees to credible research institutes.

DOST is likewise extending assistance to micro and medium enterprises in terms of technology transfer and technical interventions to improve aspects of operations such as productivity, product quality, manpower development, cost of production, and waste management as well. It helps modernize the production line of the firms and indirectly stimulate economic growth.

Meanwhile, Dr. Florentino O. Tesoro from the AGHAM Party List highlighted on the role of the media as effective opinion makers and partners for the science community. He asked the press to help shape the opinion of the public towards accepting the culture of science and technology.

The Mindanao wide techno fair held recently at Limketkai rotunda featured various enterprises, science and technology exhibits, climate change lectures and innovative and environment friendly technologies.

DOST-10 Regional Director Alfonso O. Alamban said thru this, they are hoping to attain heightened awareness that will further enhance utilization of the technologies and ultimately boost its economic development. (PIA 10) [top]

Taegon

October 14th, 2010, 11:15 AM

Collegiate basketball update
BIZLINKS By Rey Gamboa (The Philippine Star) Updated October 11, 2010 12:00 AM

The regional phase of the Champions League (PCCL) 2010 Philippine Collegiate Championship games continues with the Visayas Islands (except Cebu) regional games presently being held in Iloilo City. Participating are West Negros University (NOPSSEA champion), AMA Computer Titans (representing province of Leyte), Phil. Maritime Institute Navigators (Bohol champion), Asian College of Science and Technology Lightings (Dumaguete champion), and host school, University of Iloilo Wildcats (Iloilo champion).

The North-Central Luzon regionals will follow, to be held in Vigan City involving University of Northern Philippines Sharks (Vigan champion), University of Luzon Tigers (Pangasinan champion), University of Baguio (BEAL champion), and the eventual champion of the ongoing collegiate competition at Pampanga.

The Mindanao regional championship will be held at Cagayan de Oro City with champion teams from Cagayan de Oro, Davao City, Gen San City and Zamboanga competing.

The South Luzon-Bicol regionals, on the other hand, was won by Sorsogon champion Computer Communications Institute (CCDI) Wildcats by a sweep, thus earning a trip to Manila for the Luzon-Metro Manila zonal qualifying games.

On its eighth edition, the Champions League (PCCL) Philippine Collegiate Championship games are sponsored by PLDT, SMART, Molten Balls and ABS-CBN, the official covering television network.

Visit www.CollegiateChampionsLeague.net for more details about the 2010 Philippine Collegiate Championship games.

Taegon

October 14th, 2010, 11:18 AM

Council calls for purchase of cancer-detection machines
Thursday, October 14, 2010

IN LINE with the celebration of Pink October as cancer awareness month, a City Council member in Cagayan de Oro is requesting the purchase of machines that would detect cancer.

Councilor Dante Pajo, chair of the City Council committee on health and
sanitation, called on his colleagues in the Council to pass an ordinance requesting Representative Jose Benjamin Benaldo (1st district) to help in the purchase of the machines.

Pajo said that since cancer has the highest prevalent rate in the city, they will request two portable cervical cancer detection machines to be placed at the J. R. Borja Memorial City Hospital in Barangay Carmen and at the City Health Office in Barangay 40.

"I had already talked with Representative Benaldo on this, and he agreed to this idea," Pajo said.

He added that Benaldo even volunteered to donate a 35-inch flat television set for the City Hospital, where patients may view information related to PhilHealth availments and instructions.

"The machine is worth P350,000 each. If this will be purchased, a lot of patients will definitely have early detection for cervical cancer," Pajo said.

Aside from this, Pajo also requested for a city scan machine from Benaldo to complete the city hospital facilities.

Meanwhile, in a special report during the City Council's regular session yesterday, Council President Elipe said information on the prevention of cervical cancer should come from the barangay health workers (BHWs).

Elipe said machines detect only the cancer cells but not give information on the prevention.

"With proper training, the BHWs can help in preventing anyone from getting cancer," he said.

He emphasized that BHWs should know the basic identification of a certain virus that can lead to cervical cancer through acid test or vinegar test that will help cure the illness if detected earlier.

Pajo said he subscribed to Elipe's suggestion, saying that with proper equipment and training, BHWs can help in lowering the occurence of cancer among residents in the city. (NJM)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 14, 2010.

Taegon

October 14th, 2010, 11:32 AM

BIMP-Eaga eyes bigger Halal market share
by Justin Yap. Posted on October 13, 2010, Wednesday
http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=68275

KUCHING: Brunei-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East Asean Growth Area’s (BIMP-Eaga) proponent projects, Halal poultry was set to capture at least two per cent of the demand for 770,000 metric tonnes per year of Halal food products in the Gulf States, including Jordan and Yemen.

Internationally, the world traded a staggering RM466.80 billion worth of Halal food products annually. The growing demand makes it the single biggest discovery in the specialty food market in recent times.

According to Maharlika Agro-Marine Ventures Corporation in the Philippines chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) Vicentre Lao, a large Muslim population, rich natural resources, adequate infrastructure, self-sufficiency in the poultry industry were said to be factors which the four countries in BIMP-Eaga could harness together in the pursuit of capturing a larger Halal chicken market pie.

A closer look was undertaken by the German technical Cooperation Agency (GTZ) as a part of its support to BIMP-Eaga’s over arching goal to narrow the development gap between the countries. Its senior advisor Mary Jean T Roxas said, “The current price of chicken meat per kilo produced in BIMP countries range between RM5.94 and RM8.65. When compared with the RM4.98 per kilo offered by Brazil, the world’s largest Halal chicken producer, it seemed that BIMP-Eaga did not stand a chance.

“To compete in the Halal export market with big players like Brazil requires long term changes and investments and will be challenging. Now the question is would that prevent BIMP-Eaga from its vision of attaining even a modest market share?,” she added.

GTZ offered several ways to improve the competitiveness. It said that since 60 per cent to 70 per cent of the cost of poultry production goes to feed, it makes sense to reduce this input cost by increasing the efficiency and scale of local corn production, source soy beans to jointly increase bargaining power and share cost to explore substitute inputs for feed production.

“A Taiwanese company located in Sarawak’s Tanjung Manis Eco Halal Park is developing an alternative to soya for poultry feed derived from seaweed which is abundant in the region,” Jean said.

Apart from that, value added processed poultry products such as Halal chicken curry and sausages could also command higher prices in the market. Moreover, Brunei Darussalam offers its Halal Brand and market access to export processed goods outside BIMP-Eaga.

Jean further explained, “Sarawak’s Tanjung Manis Eco Halal Park is a good example to foster cooperation under BIMP-Eaga with its proximity to West Kalimantan where there are a number of poultry raisers and Brunei Darussalam for export through the Brunei Halal Brand and also for possible financial backing.”

To support in the integration process of the Halal poultry sector in the region, a series of training workshops were being conducted in the four countries. “Through the partnership of GTZ with the International Halal Integrity Alliance Inc (IHIA), this activity is aimed to promote best practices in assuring Halal integrity across the entire supply chain and contribute in building BIMP-Eaga as a reliable supply base for authentic Halal poultry products,” said Jean.

The trainings were conducted in Brunei Darussalam last July 12-13, Pontianak, Indonesia last July 15-16, and Cagayan de Oro, Philippines last October 15-16, 2010. Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia would host the next training scheduled on October 18-19, 2010. These developments would enable poultry raisers such as Lao to export, cooperate with one another and to collectively build their common competitiveness in Halal poultry in the region.

The IHIA was the prime mover in the development of the Global Halal Standard which underwent a process of technical consultations in Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Asia Pacific. These modules were deliberated and discussed among the major industry players, government bodies and non-profit establishments.

GTZ, on the other hand, is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. It provides viable, forward-looking solutions for political, economic, ecological and social development in a globalised world.

“ GTZ promotes complex reforms and change processes with an overall objective of improving people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. Our project in BIMP-Eaga aims to promote economic cooperation through facilitating trade, tourism and investment in the region,” she concluded.

Alingatong

October 14th, 2010, 11:49 AM

Grabe ang mga developments sa CdeO. Di na gyud mabangbang. Gamay-gamay lang pero power! :cheers:

burotski

October 14th, 2010, 12:05 PM

The first look... HEHEHE! :-)

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burotski

October 14th, 2010, 12:08 PM

The first look... HEHEHE! :-)

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FrancisXavier

October 14th, 2010, 12:30 PM

Nice one doc. Meaning hapit na mag open? How bout lacoste,aha dapit? :D

national guard

October 14th, 2010, 01:28 PM

^^ Congratz CdeO!:okay:
First, the news article, then, the pic as EBIDENS!:okay::D

boju2

October 14th, 2010, 01:38 PM

^^Wow, nagsiga-siga ah :D Unta naa pud na sa gawas ibutang :)

boju2

October 14th, 2010, 01:39 PM

Grabe ang mga developments sa CdeO. Di na gyud mabangbang. Gamay-gamay lang pero power! :cheers:

Mao na ang ginaingon, maski baha di makapugong :cheers:

boju2

October 14th, 2010, 02:21 PM

FrancisXavier

October 14th, 2010, 03:48 PM

Mao na ang ginaingon, maski baha di makapugong :cheers:

maski gina wish sa uban nga makapugong ang baha sa developments, di gihapon mabangbang.. laban kung laban...lol

donnex

October 14th, 2010, 04:23 PM

^^Oi 15,000 athletes ahhh....this is a huge, huge crowd....to extent di sila mag stay sa school but sa different hotels....swerte yong mga napili na hotels noh.

donnex

October 14th, 2010, 04:23 PM

maski gina wish sa uban nga makapugong ang baha sa developments, di gihapon mabangbang.. laban kung laban...lol

No FX we are just counting our blessings:cheers:

donnex

October 14th, 2010, 04:24 PM

The first look... HEHEHE! :-)

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I like this pag nagpa pics ka para di sa Pinas:)

FrancisXavier

October 14th, 2010, 04:25 PM

maxadong excited si uncle Albino.. gipasiga man dayn ang signange...hehe

FrancisXavier

October 14th, 2010, 04:35 PM

teka lang, diba yang area ng M&S is the end of east concourse? how are they gonna connect the future hypermarket eh inoocupy na ng M&S ang possible passage way? :dunno:

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 12:54 AM

^^Mga 3 years pa siguro na mahitabo FX and that time magrenovate or magexpand nasab siguro ang M&S imo. Unta dili na hypermarket ang ilng itukod diha kundi high end mall na parang Greenbelt hehe

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 12:55 AM

^^Oi 15,000 athletes ahhh....this is a huge, huge crowd....to extent di sila mag stay sa school but sa different hotels....swerte yong mga napili na hotels noh.

Wala nay swerte swerte kay tanan hotels and inns nakabadlis na sa ilang kapalaran nga nianang panahuna fully booked jud sila :D

bariQ

October 15th, 2010, 03:23 AM

bad news sa sm ang g m&s sa ketkai. dapat sila ang ga una una sa high end shops.

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 04:03 AM

CdeO street scenes

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MyDarkside

October 15th, 2010, 04:28 AM

Boss ask ko lang, what city pala ang first most important urban center in the Philippines?

burotski

October 15th, 2010, 05:19 AM

Boss ask ko lang, what city pala ang first most important urban center in the Philippines?

It's either Quezon City or Makati... IMHO lang, ha... :-)

national guard

October 15th, 2010, 06:01 AM

ALI to sustain aggressive capital spending next year (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=620899&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
The Philippine Star
Updated October 15, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) expects to sustain its aggressive capital spending next year as it rolls out new projects to ride the current real estate market boom which has seen an exponential increase in residential, commercial, retail and recreational developments.

Jaime Ysmael, ALI senior-vice president and chief finance officer, said the company is gearing up for the coming year as it remains bullish on the real estate industry’s prospects given stable interest rates and steady remittance inflows from Filipinos living and working abroad.

ALI, which has earmarked P27.2 billion for its capital expenditures this year, is likely to maintain same spending level in 2011, Ysmael said.

Ysmael said the company remains optimistic of its growth prospects for the rest of the year on a resurgent investor appetite and thriving business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Buoyed by the swift take-up rate of its projects, ALI has increased the number of residential units it is selling this year from 9,200 to 12,000.

“Expect similar aggressiveness from us next year. As to the number of units and products to be launched, it would all depend on how fast we could sell. But we are certainly confident we can sustain our growth momentum. All growth drivers remain intact. There is strong demand across all our product lines,” Ysmael pointed out.

He added that the strong property market has allowed the company to jack up prices of some of its products by five to 10 percent.

ALI’s business units include Ayala Land Premier (known for its exclusive and distinctive developments that appeal to the high-end market), Alveo Land Corp. (which targets the young urban professionals), Avida (which caters to middle-income families aspiring to own their first home), and the newly-launched Amaia (which caters to the economic housing segment).

The company expects to generate more than P40 billion from the sale of the 9,200 units originally planned to be disposed off this year.

Amaia Scapes - the initial project of Amaia –will make available a total of 2,000 units to rise on a 20-hectare property in San Pedro, Laguna. The first 1,300 units, priced at between P600 thousand and P1.2 million, are targeted to be launched within the year.

ALI has drawn up a five-year plan through 2014 that will involve the construction of 46 projects in 17 targeted key growth centers across the country in line with its goal to double its net profit over the next five years.

The plan is in line with its goal to achieve a 15 percent return on equity within five years or more than double the eight percent registered in 2009.

To ensure sustained long-term growth, the group will launch its own boutique hotel business, with at least five already being planned for construction this year.

In the retail segment, on top of continuing the expansion of regional malls, the group will enter into smaller formats known as community and neighborhood centers, to tap a broader consumer segment and address increasing customer sophistication and preference for convenience. The first of the six planned for launch this year will be rolled out in Cavite. Around P6 billion is being budgeted for the six small retail centers to rise in Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Cavite, Bacolod and Iloilo.

With demand for BPO space on the uptrend again as industry revenues expected to grow to at least 25 percent this year, ALI is pursuing its expansion outside Mega Manila where higher cost efficiencies can be generated .

The company is building BPO offices in Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Cavite to prepare for the second wave of its BPO rollout program expected to boost ALI’s current market share.
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^^ aside sa Ayala Mall, may retail center din pala na itatayo ang Ayala sa CdeO.:)

boy muscovado

October 15th, 2010, 06:11 AM

Robinsons Cagayan de Oro

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When I entered Robinson's CDO, para akong pumasok sa WalterMart Chino Roces...heheheehhe:lol:

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:...and LKK is similar to Ayala's Glorietta 1-4...hehehehe...IMO lang ha...:banana::banana::banana:

MyDarkside

October 15th, 2010, 07:13 AM

It's either Quezon City or Makati... IMHO lang, ha... :-)

Tnx sa info boss kala ko iba e hehehe!

MyDarkside

October 15th, 2010, 07:17 AM

When I entered Robinson's CDO, para akong pumasok sa WalterMart Chino Roces...heheheehhe:lol:

:cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers::cheers:...and LKK is similar to Ayala's Glorietta 1-4...hehehehe...IMO lang ha...:banana::banana::banana:

Boss mai mura ba jan? mukhang mamahalin e...:):):)

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 10:44 AM

The first look... HEHEHE! :-)

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karon pa ko kakita ani. Marks and Spencer is coming to town. thanks doc. this is another first in Mindanao

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 10:46 AM

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 10:48 AM

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 10:57 AM

Citihardware Tablon (third citihardware in cdeo)

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dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 11:08 AM

Union Galvasteel in Cugman

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JoaquinKKK

October 15th, 2010, 11:27 AM

Dako dako pod ning Marks and Spencers sa Ketkai ba.

JoaquinKKK

October 15th, 2010, 11:41 AM

Nagbaha na pod sa CDO! Nagbaha ug mga projects ug constructions! Ayala ug Paseo del Rio, nagdungan! Begeg!

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 02:18 PM

Begeg jud. And since narealize na ang mga tarps, ang baha napod ilang tirada. Haha!

:lol::lol: naunsa man si @allenation nagkalat man haha frustrated na kayo kay nawala ang tarp nila haha bisan tawagan ang cellphone number nung nanghire ug sales team di man makontak hahaha malaysian daw investor pero sulit.ph nag adds haha

pssstt Buknoy II..behave bai..bisita gani dili magparas-paras..panalagsa ra man unta ka mag-post ug picture sa amo, ang piankaanindot pa jud (very typical)..kabalo ka nga kulba kaayu ni mo-counter mga tsadaboys nawa nag-swimming na hinoon ang mga soco-boys :):) nice jeepney diay tuod :)

Anyways nice ang plastar sa Ayala mall kay dili na ta maglisod ug kuha pics for updates kung start najud construction..bantang kaayu from the 4th floor of G-city mall like di naka magkamang..resulting to worm's eye view :lol::lol:

Next year, matakluban na ang Gaisano citymall, pag molantaw ka gikan sa 4th floor pader na sa Ayala ang makita nimo :cheers::cheers:

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 02:29 PM

:lol::lol: naunsa man si @allenation nagkalat man haha frustrated na kayo kay nawala ang tarp nila haha bisan tawagan ang cellphone number nung nanghire ug sales team di man makontak hahaha malaysian daw investor pero sulit.ph nag adds haha

okay lang na bai. aminado man ko. makahimuot gani kay naga appear/disappear ang among tarp:lol: cge pud mi kontak true jud dili magtubag in which is kataw-anan kaayo sa amoa nga part :lol: makalingaw man pud kay daghan pud nalisang..:hilarious ana man jud basta threatened :hilarious

sorry for the OT tsadaboys :hilarious

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 02:33 PM

ALI to sustain aggressive capital spending next year (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=620899&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
The Philippine Star
Updated October 15, 2010 12:00 AM

......

ALI’s business units include Ayala Land Premier (known for its exclusive and distinctive developments that appeal to the high-end market), Alveo Land Corp. (which targets the young urban professionals), Avida (which caters to middle-income families aspiring to own their first home), and the newly-launched Amaia (which caters to the economic housing segment).

The company expects to generate more than P40 billion from the sale of the 9,200 units originally planned to be disposed off this year.

Amaia Scapes - the initial project of Amaia –will make available a total of 2,000 units to rise on a 20-hectare property in San Pedro, Laguna. The first 1,300 units, priced at between P600 thousand and P1.2 million, are targeted to be launched within the year.

ALI has drawn up a five-year plan through 2014 that will involve the construction of 46 projects in 17 targeted key growth centers across the country in line with its goal to double its net profit over the next five years.

The plan is in line with its goal to achieve a 15 percent return on equity within five years or more than double the eight percent registered in 2009.

To ensure sustained long-term growth, the group will launch its own boutique hotel business, with at least five already being planned for construction this year.

In the retail segment, on top of continuing the expansion of regional malls, the group will enter into smaller formats known as community and neighborhood centers, to tap a broader consumer segment and address increasing customer sophistication and preference for convenience. The first of the six planned for launch this year will be rolled out in Cavite. Around P6 billion is being budgeted for the six small retail centers to rise in Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Cavite, Bacolod and Iloilo.

With demand for BPO space on the uptrend again as industry revenues expected to grow to at least 25 percent this year, ALI is pursuing its expansion outside Mega Manila where higher cost efficiencies can be generated .

The company is building BPO offices in Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Cavite to prepare for the second wave of its BPO rollout program expected to boost ALI’s current market share.
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^^ aside sa Ayala Mall, may retail center din pala na itatayo ang Ayala sa CdeO.:)

Yes yes yo :banana::banana::banana: tapos may BPO pa... hahaha bakit wala sa deep south? Sa maliit na retail na yan, 1B din more or less ang budget bawat isa, haha i'm going to :banana::banana:

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 02:35 PM

okay lang na bai. aminado man ko. makahimuot gani kay naga appear/disappear ang among tarp:lol: cge pud mi kontak true jud dili magtubag in which is kataw-anan kaayo sa amoa nga part :lol: makalingaw man pud kay daghan pud nalisang..:hilarious ana man jud basta threatened :hilarious

sorry for the OT tsadaboys :hilarious

hehe sorry nga for OT, pero ato-ato lang ni bai, diba kaila man ka kinsa ang nagtaod sa tarp? ihung-hong lang nako, di man ko magsaba :cheers::lol:

FrancisXavier

October 15th, 2010, 02:37 PM

san kaya lalagay yan, sa Alegria Hills? yung tapat? sana sa pueblo nalang.. yung lot sa Macapalag drive.. hehe :D

FrancisXavier

October 15th, 2010, 02:39 PM

bariQ

October 15th, 2010, 02:40 PM

abe ko ba part na sa mall complex ang bpo facilities?

FrancisXavier

October 15th, 2010, 02:42 PM

hehe sorry nga for OT, pero ato-ato lang ni bai, diba kaila man ka kinsa ang nagtaod sa tarp? ihung-hong lang nako, di man ko magsaba :cheers::lol:

:lol: :lol: pssst Bujo behave..ikaw napod nipuli nako hap??? :D

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 02:47 PM

hehe sorry nga for OT, pero ato-ato lang ni bai, diba kaila man ka kinsa ang nagtaod sa tarp? ihung-hong lang nako, di man ko magsaba :cheers::lol:

kaila ko bai..na banned naman gani:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::hilarious

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 02:50 PM

san kaya lalagay yan, sa Alegria Hills? yung tapat? sana sa pueblo nalang.. yung lot sa Macapalag drive.. hehe :D

mas maayo tingali kung sa Pueblo nila itokod ang ayala BPO office IMO

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 02:58 PM

Nagbaha na pod sa CDO! Nagbaha ug mga projects ug constructions! Ayala ug Paseo del Rio, nagdungan! Begeg!

na-timing lang tingali nga karon pod mag-start ang paseo. as for ayala, we already know that they'll start in the fourth quarter of this year. bottom line, its a blessing for CdeO to have these kind of projects.

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 03:02 PM

FrancisXavier

October 15th, 2010, 03:13 PM

:D overwhelmed jud kaayo si bobems oh... :lol: cge lang bems, budgetan natog fireworks display atong Xmas meet ha??? hahaha

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 03:15 PM

:lol: :lol: pssst Bujo behave..ikaw napod nipuli nako hap??? :D

:lol::lol:pabadlung pud ginagmay:lol:

kaila ko bai..na banned naman gani:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::hilarious

:lol:kana hung-hong lang para sekreto ra nato, unya kinsa man ang nagtapig sa simcard ani +63-922-779-5101. Pakiingon sa iyaha nga palitan na niya ug kaugalingong cellphone aron pud maonline ang kanang numero :lol::lol::lol::lol:

mas maayo tingali kung sa Pueblo nila itokod ang ayala BPO office IMO

Ah sa Alegria siguro bai abay pud sa neighborhood center or mas tsada sa Bulua nalang kaya lapad kaayo didto...

san kaya lalagay yan, sa Alegria Hills? yung tapat? sana sa pueblo nalang.. yung lot sa Macapalag drive.. hehe :D

Ayaw na kay exclusive lang na sa inyo ang Pueblo :lol:

graveh kaayo ang fireworks display pag-start sa Milo Little Olympics. makita gyud nimo bisan naa ka sa Divisoria dayon toa sa Sport Center ang Olympics. i think thats about a kilometer away. mapansin mang gyud nimo kay dagko kaayo ang mga buto. bisan naa ka sa Divisoria, murag feel nimo nga naa ra ka sulod sa sports center tungod sa ka tsada sa fireworks

^^wow, napicturan nimo bai???

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 03:28 PM

:lol:kana hung-hong lang para sekreto ra nato, unya kinsa man ang nagtapig sa simcard ani +63-922-779-5101. Pakiingon sa iyaha nga palitan na niya ug kaugalingong cellphone aron pud maonline ang kanang numero :lol::lol::lol::lol

:lol: gusto jud ka mahibalo?ayaw na oi..hahaha secret na lng nako na..basta kaila kaayo ka niya ug kinsa tong na ban nga maoy nagbutang ug tangtang sa tarp..pati pagbutang ug laing number nga dili diay makontak.. :hilarious

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 03:34 PM

kini uh kay nice..sensya sa cp lang nako nga nawala ni sya gikan..

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/hs229.snc4/38771_142091535813214_100000371054303_283817_5435929_n.jpg

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 03:40 PM

^^haha gsm? :lol: ikaw ha mahilig ka bumili ng mg ganyan, pinapatronize mo ah

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 03:42 PM

:lol: gusto jud ka mahibalo?ayaw na oi..hahaha secret na lng nako na..basta kaila kaayo ka niya ug kinsa tong na ban nga maoy nagbutang ug tangtang sa tarp..pati pagbutang ug laing number nga dili diay makontak.. :hilarious

:lol::lol:ikaw jud pasecret secret kapa diha, kita ra man duruha ang naghinunghungay ah :lol::lol::lol:

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 04:08 PM

^^haha gsm? :lol: ikaw ha mahilig ka bumili ng mg ganyan, pinapatronize mo ah

hahaha nope. pero sa auction sa rose pawnshop to napalit sa ilustre..

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 04:09 PM

:lol::lol:ikaw jud pasecret secret kapa diha, kita ra man duruha ang naghinunghungay ah :lol::lol::lol:

sensya kay magpaigot pako. :hilarious

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 04:12 PM

Parlaying P120 worth of buns into millions
BY PAUL ICAMINA
Malaya Business Insight

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – How to parlay P120 and 36 buns into millions? Bake 12,000 custard-filled pastels a day.

That’s what VjANDEP did in just eight years. For toppings, it got the pastel identified with Camiguin Island, famous for lanzones.

"We started from scratch, using the cut-up lower third of an empty drum for an oven, discarded evaporated milk cans as moulders, and coco husks for fuel," said Eleanor Popera, the second half (the EP) of VjANDEP Bakeshop; the first two initials (Vj) are for husband Virgilio Jose.

"And it started with prayers, then a recurring dream months apart, the last one in December 1990," said Eleanor. "It was always how to bake pastel, the buns the Spanish left in Camiguin."

Pastel means cake in Spanish, and family recipes are passed from generation to generation.

The following January 8, Eleanor used what’s left of Jose’s Christmas bonus to bake 36 pieces of pastel. It was sold out and the profits she made that afternoon have been rolled over and over since.

"The children then were growing up and we needed to augment my husband’s meager income," Eleanor recalled. "In the military, the rank may be high but the pay is low."

Jose, who retired as a colonel in the Philippine Army,would say today, "We no longer work for ourselves, we work for our employees."

Camiguin families would always cook pastels during celebrations, from birthdays to fiestas, and Eleanor as a child would watch her mother and the whole household cook the pastel – always filled with yema, or custard.

By 1993, the Joses added ube as a filling; there are now 12 flavors, including mango, langka, pineapple, strawberry, guava and chocolate. A dozen pastels cost P115.

Its line now includes 87 products, and last May, Vjandep opened its new three-story building for the commissary, factory, pasalubong center and residence.

And all due to perseverance and hard work – and a P25,000-loan from the Department of Trade and Industry, aid from the Spanish Assistance Integrated Livelihood (SAIL) program and modern technology from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The bakeshop acquired four processing equipment, increasing daily production volume by 30 percent, from 270 to 350 dozens of pastel per day.

The Packaging Research and Development Center of the DOST’s Industrial Technology Development Institute provided new packaging and labeling.

In 2003, VjANDEP Bakeshop availed of a loan – P8 shy of P1 million – from the DOST Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program, or SET UP. The interest-free loan was paid in just two years, long before it matured.

"That gave us credibility to financing institutions," Eleanor said.

The loan went to procure a dough divider and grounder, kick-starting the business from purely manual to bringing down the time to process a sack of flour from an hour and 20 minutes to just 20 minutes.

"It upped production, just in time for the increasing demand," said Virgilio. Technology increased production from 2,200 boxes a day in 2002 to double now at 4,000 boxes in a nine-hour day.

In Mambajao, Camiguin, Eleanor’s cousin Annabelle Jarabe says the original bakery still produces 132 dozens of pastels three to four times a day. That’s 6,336 pieces a day, max, of the classic custard-filled pastel; flavored fillings are only made to order.

"In peak seasons, during Holy Week and summer when tourists flock here, we bake five or six times a day, making at least 31,680 buns," she said.

VjANDEP is applying for another P1.3-million loan from SET UP, this time for an automated rack oven.

"We can’t cope with the demand," Virgilio said, adding the products are now sold in Manila, Iloilo, Bacolod, Cebu, Tagbilaran, Butuan, Bukdnon and Davao.

In 2009, Philippine Airlines wanted to carry VjANDEP product lines. Virgilio said the new equipment should help the bakeshop hurdle strict quality control.

Human resources play an important role. VjANDEP’s 176 employees are live-in, provided with free board and lodging and the basics, from soap and toothpaste to social security and health insurance. Twenty-seven of them are original employees from Camiguin.

The company does not grant franchises; its outlets are exclusive to employees who are encouraged to be business partners instead.

"Our maxim is, when the process is right, product success is guaranteed," Virgilio said.

"We use natural ingredients, like macapuno that we buy fresh instead of bottled. Chickens are free range," Eleanor said. "Non-cholesterol oil is used and except for sugar, there are no preservatives. That’s our social responsibility."

Of the 7,500 eggs the bakery uses each day, all the egg whites go to street children, prisons, and charitable institutions like hospitals.

"We don’t increase prices even if the price of flour rises. We offset this through bulk buying when we get big discounts," she said. "We believe one should not do unto others what you don’t want done to you."

michael_ray

October 15th, 2010, 04:13 PM

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 04:14 PM

PIA Press Release
2010/10/14

Villanueva receives agri-livelihood project

Cagayan de Oro City (14 October) -- In support to the government's desire to attain sustainability and sufficiency in agriculture, the municipality of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental recently inaugurated the P1.5 million worth of packing house coming from the Department of Agriculture's (DA) High Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) program.

This is in addition to the P2.5 M worth of poultry production agri-livelihood project funded by DA's Mindanao North Coast Integrated Area Development Project (MNCIADP) which is already implemented in the area.

Mayor Juliette Y. Uy expressed her gratitude to DA for providing support to the municipality. She said that despite of being an industrial area, "we see to it that agriculture has an equal footage to the other industry in the municipality considering that agriculture is producing food for our constituents," Mayor Uy said.

The presence of packing house in the municipality provided assurance of the farmers' market. It is in this facility that farmers produce is brought, segregated, consolidated and packed. These products will then be brought to the prospective market outlets in the region. This activity provided farmers' opportunities for bulk handling transactions. Aside from that, Mayor Uy also explained that the facility also provided the residents employment especially to those who did not finish college.

Another business opportunity was given to the municipality of Villanueva through their poultry agri-livelihood project. This provided production support to farmer co-operators to raise their own poultry business.

Mayor Uy expressed that "through this project the municipality of Villanueva will be having our own dressed chickens and Villa roasted chickens will be produced soon," Mayor Uy concluded.

On the other hand, DA Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos congratulated the municipality of Villanueva for their active support to the projects and programs of DA. This is one of the municipalities in Misamis Oriental who availed several projects from DA and is willing to provide counterpart for the realization of the project. The DA is very optimistic that agriculture sector will flourish in this area despite of being an industrial municipality.

Director Ramos is encouraging the LGUs to actively participate and avail of the programs and projects offered by DA. She emphasized that those municipalities who can submit their project proposal first and have ready project cost counterpart will also be accommodated ahead from other municipalities. Interested LGUs are encouraged to visit the DA regional office for details of the projects. (MGBS) [top]

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 04:16 PM

Globe holds Negostar Fair in Oro
By Nicole J. Managbanag
Friday, October 15, 2010

GLOBE, one of the country’s largest communications networks, has introduced its one-time offers to around 200 participants from Small and Medium Entrepreneurs (SME) and government agencies in Cagayan de Oro during the Globe Negostar Fair Thursday at Grand Caprice in Limketkai Center.

The 16th leg Globe Negostar Fair is being held over key cities in the
Philippines to meet with local entrepreneurs and showcase the latest business tools that would help businessmen grow their hard earned establishments.

Emmanuel A. Aligada, head of Globe Corporate and SME Segments, said globe continues to innovate its services to provide quality service to consumers.

He said in understanding and recognizing the needs of entrepreneurs, Globe Business created various communication solutions especially for the requirements of SMEs.

“To help local businesses, aside from the latest communication tools, we also hold consultations with SMEs so we can provide them with the right tools for their businesses. This is our way of serving our customers,” Aligada said.

He said the reason why they go to the personal level between the SMEs is because they know that the needs vary in which they are trying to help them find ways to improve their operations and expand their business.

“One highlight of this offering is the GPS tracker service that provides an innovative security tool,” Aligada said.

He said the GPS tracker gives SMEs the ability to monitor their vehicles in real-time using the Global Positioning System (GPS), a satellite navigation system that determines the precise location of a person or delivery of stocks.

Aligada said with the GPS tracker, SMEs are assured of increase protection for their assets and products as they are able to monitor and know the exact location of their trucks and cargo en route to their destination.

During the fair, Globe also introduced Negostar deals such as the Biz Laptop bundle at a very affordable package of P499 per month complete with broadband connection, and the Biz loop 99, its lowest priced postpaid plan that offers unlimited calls to all Globe and TM subscribers for P99 per month exclusive for SMEs.

Among the business establishments that utilized the affordable, innovative and reliable solutions of Globe business are Mang Inasal, Fiorgelato, Aquabest, Vcargo and Lot’s A Pizza.

Aligada said establishments in the city such as the Capitol University, Liceo de Cagayan University and LCG distributors of Johnson & Johnson have already trusted the Globe Business.

He called on interested individuals to visit their nearest Globe business centers for more information on their Globe business service.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 15, 2010.

michael_ray

October 15th, 2010, 04:18 PM

I've noticed that Starbucks LKK's concept is like an old Spanish colonial house with capiz windows.

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 04:23 PM

Mindanao bands converge in Oro elims
Thursday, 14 October 2010 00:00
Written by JIGGER JERUSALEM

TWO local college bands battled it out with other groups from all over Visayas and Mindanao in the just-concluded regional eliminations of Soundskool 2010.

Cagayan de Oro's own Brandibelly and Little School House did the city proud as they rocked the Atrium of the Limketkai Center on October 9.

Brandibelly from the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (Must), is composed of Zicri Rebolos on vocals, Ted Martin Rebolos and Jerome Nalasa on guitars, Adam Datoy on bass, and Adonis Berongoy on drums.

Combining the words brandy and belly, the band plays their own brand of pop-rock and alternative.

Playing a different kind of genre but still rocking as well is Xavier University's Little School House, whose debut album "Pilipino I" will be out soon.

Named after the former name of Corpus Christi where all members used to study, Little School House vocalist Mark King, guitarist Daniel Lardizabal, bassist Bodi, keyboardist Nestor Punay and drummer Alex Gopez-play what they called as "fusion funk rock."

Other college bands who shared the stage with Brandibelly and Little School House are Island Paradise (Eastern Visayas State University) and many more (Colegio de La Salle Foun-dation de Tacloban
Inc.) from Tacloban, Leyte, Living Under Grace (Cor Jesus College)from Digos City, Blacklisted (University of Mindanao), The Sound of Go University
of Southern Philippines) and Plug d'Band (Phil. Women's College of Davao) from Davao City.

A version of this article appeared in print on October 15, 2010 Friday.

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 04:29 PM

ALI to sustain aggressive capital spending next year (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=620899&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
The Philippine Star
Updated October 15, 2010 12:00 AM

In the retail segment, on top of continuing the expansion of regional malls, the group will enter into smaller formats known as community and neighborhood centers, to tap a broader consumer segment and address increasing customer sophistication and preference for convenience. The first of the six planned for launch this year will be rolled out in Cavite. Around P6 billion is being budgeted for the six small retail centers to rise in Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Cavite, Bacolod and Iloilo.

With demand for BPO space on the uptrend again as industry revenues expected to grow to at least 25 percent this year, ALI is pursuing its expansion outside Mega Manila where higher cost efficiencies can be generated .

The company is building BPO offices in Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Cavite to prepare for the second wave of its BPO rollout program expected to boost ALI’s current market share.
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^^ aside sa Ayala Mall, may retail center din pala na itatayo ang Ayala sa CdeO.:)

Is this the another Ayala retail center and BPO we are talking about here?

10K-20K sq meter Ayala Community Center or Ayala Mall in CdeO again? Well, kindly look beneath. Hmmm

I believe the another Ayala retail center will be built in the uptown. ^^

From cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/ayala-copy.jpg

oro plata mata

October 15th, 2010, 04:31 PM

graveh kaayo ang fireworks display pag-start sa Milo Little Olympics. makita gyud nimo bisan naa ka sa Divisoria dayon toa sa Sport Center ang Olympics. i think thats about a kilometer away. mapansin mang gyud nimo kay dagko kaayo ang mga buto. bisan naa ka sa Divisoria, murag feel nimo nga naa ra ka sulod sa sports center tungod sa ka tsada sa fireworks

i was at the sport center that time. it was really a great opening of the milo olympics. the ground demos and the cultural dances were spectacular...and of course the grand fireworks display. puno kaayo ang sport center. i hope the palarong pambansa will be held again here in cdo..

KaTRIBU

October 15th, 2010, 04:48 PM

Yes yes yo :banana::banana::banana: tapos may BPO pa... hahaha bakit wala sa deep south? Sa maliit na retail na yan, 1B din more or less ang budget bawat isa, haha i'm going to :banana::banana:

ok lang bai.. Regional Mall man pud among Ayala compared sa inyong community mall which is good also.. :D, plus dugay ra naka proposed among Abreeza Techno-hub.. plus may Alveo Condos pa sa Phase 2.. ;)

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 04:57 PM

ok lang bai.. Regional Mall man pud among Ayala compared sa inyong community mall which is good also.. :D, plus dugay ra naka proposed among Abreeza Techno-hub.. plus may Alveo Condos pa sa Phase 2.. ;)

Okey. So Ayala Mall CdeO in CM Recto is just a community center for you. Well, kindly read this official press releases again. Take note also of the latest, but not yet a final rendering. Then tell us if this is just a community center for you. :)

Ayala Land expands to Cagayan de Oro (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/11852-ayala-land-expands-to-cagayan-de-oro)

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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is set to develop a shopping mall in Cagayan de Oro in the fourth quarter as part of the property firm’s expansion program this year.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Jaime Ysmael, ALI chief finance officer, said the company signed a joint venture agreement with Anflo Management and Investment Corp. and Mindanao Motors Corp. for the development of a shopping mall in a 3.2-hectare property along Claro Recto Avenue.

ALI said the initial investment would reach P2.5 billion for the construction of the shopping mall, which would have 40,000 of gross leasable area.

The company aims to construct the shopping mall towards the end of the year and will be completed by 2012.

“The project is envisioned to be an integrated mix-use development that will change Cagayan de Oro’s urban landscape,” Ysmael said. The mall will offer dining, entertainment, and retail concepts that will serve the communities, tourists, and transients.

The shopping center will precede the construction of a business process outsourcing (BPO) oriented office building and boutique hotel.

This is ALI’s second partnership with the Anflogroup in Mindanao. In 2007, the two developed Abreeza Mall in Davao City, which is scheduled to open next year.

Last year, ALI had said revenues from malls rose 4 percent to P4.44 billion with the expansion of its gross leasable area despite the 5-percent drop in the average lease.

The expansion of BPO office space and higher rentals helped the company’s corporate business revenues nearly double to P1.99 billion. Other business segments like strategic landbank management and Visayas-Mindanao registered double-digit revenue growth, but support businesses—construction, property management and hotel—dropped by 38 percent to P4.96 billion because of lower contribution from external construction projects.

Its net income dropped by 16 percent to P4.04 billion last year from P4.81 billion the previous year.

This decline can be traced to the 10-percent drop to P30.46 billion in consolidated revenues. ALI said the 8-percent drop in sales from real estate and hotel operations and the absence of capital gains from large transactions caused the contraction.

Maricel E. Burgonio

PROJECT WATCH: Ayala Mall Cagayan de Oro revealed
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Ayala-Anflocor expands partnership with P2.5B project in CDO (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=0&nid=3&rid=260354)

DAVAO CITY, Feb. 23 '10 (PNA) -- The Ayala and Anflocor have expanded their business partnership after they entered into an agreement to venture into a P2.5 billion development project in Cagayan de Oro City.

This came after the two business giants partnered in the P5 billion Abreeza-Davao along J.P.Laurel Ave., Davao City. The Abreeza Mall, one of the components of the huge project is targeted to open on May 2011.

Ayala Land,Inc. (ALI) president Antonio Aquino disclosed to media during the recent pre-launching of Abreeza-Davao regarding the Cagayan project.

Anflocor vice chair Antonio Floirendo Jr. confirmed Aquino’s announcement. He said during the same event that Ayala-Anflocor’s new project will rise within a four-hectare property at C.M. Recto St., the heart of Cagayan de Oro City.

Ayala and Anflocor groups are slated to ground break the project this year.

Floirendo said this early, the Ayala-Anflocor is already receiving inquiries regarding the Cagayan project.

“There are a lot of excitements with our Cagayan project,” he said.

The Cagayan project will likely be akin to Abreeza-Davao where aside, from a mall, it will also consist of a BPO center, residential lots, and a hotel.

Floirendo however emphasized that they are doing their business ventures with ALI with stride to place things in the proper prospective.

Marivic Anonuevo, vice president and Ayala Malls Group head said just like Abreeza-Davao, the Cagayan project will cater to the A, B, and C markets.

She said other ALI group of companies like BPI and Globe are expected to join in the Cagayan project.

Both and other ALI groups have signed up with Abreeza-Davao, she said. (PNA)
FFC/JGQ/lvp

EDIT: latest update by boju
The future site of Ayala CDeO mall

http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2Fayala-full.jpg&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fcagayandeorodev.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F03%2F05%2Frandom-shots-future-ayala-center%2F

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allenation

October 15th, 2010, 05:00 PM

community mall is still great..IMHO :cheers:

Wadaboy

October 15th, 2010, 05:02 PM

Na-a lagi nalubong nga building sa tunga sa mall?

http://go2.wordpress.com/?id=725X1342&site=cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com&url=http%3A%2F%2Fcagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2Fdsc_1526.jpg&sref=http%3A%2F%2Fcagayandeorodev.wordpress.com%2F2010%2F08%2F31%2Fproject-watch-ayala-mall-and-hotel-latest-perspective%2F

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 05:11 PM

Ayala Land Premier's Alegria Hills + Ayala Regional mall + Boutique hotel + Neighborhood Center + BPO + (condo?)= CDO

hmmnnn ubay-ubay pud nga investment :)

naz_rox2005

October 15th, 2010, 05:13 PM

tsadaboys,,, murag lang,,,,,,

naz_rox2005

October 15th, 2010, 05:15 PM

pasagdi nalang na....

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 05:15 PM

sensya kay magpaigot pako. :hilarious

Unsa ka dalagang bukid??:lol::lol:

Na-a lagi nalubong nga building sa tunga sa mall?

Unsay buot pasabot mo bai ssa nalubong?

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 05:15 PM

Okey. So Ayala Mall CdeO in CM Recto is just a community center for you. Well, kindly read this official press releases again. Take note also of the latest, but not yet a final rendering. Then tell us if this is just a community center for you. :)

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/ayala-copy.jpg

ayun sa maps sir and sa post ni national guard

CAGAYAN DE ORO - COMMUNITY CENTER, BPO, RESIDENTIAL SUBD.

ang imong link kung mag base ka sa date february and june pa nga dates..ang gi-post ni national guard kay dated oct.15, 2010

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 05:15 PM

ok lang bai.. Regional Mall man pud among Ayala compared sa inyong community mall which is good also.. :D, plus dugay ra naka proposed among Abreeza Techno-hub.. plus may Alveo Condos pa sa Phase 2.. ;)

community mall is still great..IMHO :cheers:

Well, it seems that both of you have no idea what is "community center"? And what is "neighborhood center"? Anyway, kindly read the article beneath. :)

ALI maps out new growth plans to double income
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña (The Philippine Star) Updated April 15, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Property giant Ayala Land Inc. has mapped out a new growth plan through 2014 that will involve (ALI) 46 projects in 17 targeted key growth centers across the country, its foray into the boutique hotel or condotel business, and the rollout of community and neighborhood malls, as it aims to double its net income over the next five years.

Speaking to shareholders during the company’s annual stockholders meeting yesterday, ALI chairman Fernando Zobel de Ayala said 2009 was a transitional year for the company, allowing it to implement an aggressive five-year strategic plan designed to take the firm to greater heights as it enters a new property cycle.

Zobel said the property giant is seeking to achieve a 15-percent return on equity within five years, more than double the eight percent registered in 2009.

“It is estimated that more than half of the $17.3 billion in remittance flows received in 2009 will end up having a positive impact on the real estate industry, either being spent directly on residential purchases or property supporting industries such as retail,” Zobel said.

With stable overseas Filipino remittances, strong consumption patterns and strengthening demand for BPO office space, the company is seeking to aggressively grow its traditional products in more locations across the country while introducing new products
that cater to a broader base, said ALI president and chief executive officer Antonino T. Aquino.

He said the group will be launching an owned and managed boutique hotel business line with at least five already being planned for construction this year. “This new product is expected to cater to discriminating but increasingly value-driven business travelers and tourists – a market which has grown significantly over the last decade. Over the medium to long term, a condotel model will also be unveiled to diversify the group’s hotel and serviced apartment operations and will be a key feature of the company’s tourism-related ventures,” she said.

In the retail segment, on top of continuing the expansion of regional malls, the group will enter into smaller formats known as community and neighborhood centers, to tap a broader consumer segment and address increasing customer sophistication and preference for convenience. The first of the six planned for launch this year will be rolled out in Cavite.

Ma. Victoria E. Añonuevo, senior vice-president and group head of the Ayala Malls Group, said around P6 billion is being budgeted for six small retail centers to rise in Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Cavite, Bacolod and Iloilo.

Community centers will have a retail footprint of 10,000-20,000 square meters of gross leasable area (GLA) and are going to be located within easy accessibility of a large residential or commercial area.

Neighborhood centers, meanwhile,will be even smaller with a GLA of 10,000 square meters or less offering the same basic conveniences as community centers but in a much more compact format.

With demand for BPO space on the uptrend again with industry revenues expected to grow to at least 25 percent this year, ALI is pursuing its expansion outside Mega Manila where higher cost efficiencies can be generated.

Anonuevo said the group is now fast tracking plans and in the process of entering into negotiations for future BPO sites in Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Cavite to prepare for the second wave of its BPO rollout program which is expected to boost ALI’s current market share.

ALI chief finance officer Jaime Ysmael said funding for its P27.2 billion capex this year will come from internally-generated funds and possible borrowings.

A planned listing of real estate investment trust (REIT), amounting to $300 million, is being planned for the second half of the year as soon as the implementing rules and regulations for the REITs are finalized and implemented, Ysmael said.

“This new capital market development initiative will provide a tremendous opportunity for our leesing businesses to publicly list stable earning investment properties, effectively allowing us to recycle capital and grow our business faster,” he added.

While meeting twin goals of retaining enough cash for ongoing funding needs and improving total shareholder return for its investors, the group is hoping to improve its dividend payout from 16 percent in 2009 to 30 percent of prior year’s net income in 2010 and this is expected to increase steadily to 50 percent by 2014.

“We will continue to do everything that we can to ensure that the company’s stock price will be reflective of improving fundamental performance and we will likewise be focused on the need to meet our shareholders’ dividend expectations,” Zobel said.

jaysan81286

October 15th, 2010, 05:18 PM

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 05:21 PM

ayun sa maps sir and sa post ni national guard

CAGAYAN DE ORO - COMMUNITY CENTER, BPO, RESIDENTIAL SUBD.

ang imong link kung mag base ka sa date february and june pa nga dates..ang gi-post ni national guard kay dated oct.15, 2010

Ayaw na gani pakiglalis bai, kay modaghan na pud ang inyong frustration kung sayop na pud mo :lol::lol::lol: basin ug dili na street pictures nga pangit ang ikalat nimo dire kundili mga ebaks na :lol::lol::lol::lol:

take note, may community mall ba na 3.2 has. mas dako pa sa regional mall daw na 2.9 has. lang :lol::lol::lol::lol:

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 05:23 PM

People who live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.

Hi Sir maayong gabii nimo! weee di naman sila sa balay nila nanglabay ug bato kundi sa pikas baryo man j/k:lol::lol::lol:

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 05:25 PM

ayun sa maps sir and sa post ni national guard

CAGAYAN DE ORO - COMMUNITY CENTER, BPO, RESIDENTIAL SUBD.

ang imong link kung mag base ka sa date february and june pa nga dates..ang gi-post ni national guard kay dated oct.15, 2010

Lagi sir, kindly read the title of the article sir. Next year pa ang another retail center sir. Basaha utro ang TITLE sa article sir ha. Magtinamban ta sir ha para klaro jud sa imong pagsabot. :)

ALI to sustain aggressive capital spending next year (http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=620899&publicationSubCategoryId=66)
By Zinnia B. Dela Peña
The Philippine Star
Updated October 15, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - Property giant Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) expects to sustain its aggressive capital spending next year as it rolls out new projects to ride the current real estate market boom which has seen an exponential increase in residential, commercial, retail and recreational developments.

Jaime Ysmael, ALI senior-vice president and chief finance officer, said the company is gearing up for the coming year as it remains bullish on the real estate industry’s prospects given stable interest rates and steady remittance inflows from Filipinos living and working abroad.

ALI, which has earmarked P27.2 billion for its capital expenditures this year, is likely to maintain same spending level in 2011, Ysmael said.

Ysmael said the company remains optimistic of its growth prospects for the rest of the year on a resurgent investor appetite and thriving business process outsourcing (BPO) industry.

Buoyed by the swift take-up rate of its projects, ALI has increased the number of residential units it is selling this year from 9,200 to 12,000.

“Expect similar aggressiveness from us next year. As to the number of units and products to be launched, it would all depend on how fast we could sell. But we are certainly confident we can sustain our growth momentum. All growth drivers remain intact. There is strong demand across all our product lines,” Ysmael pointed out.

He added that the strong property market has allowed the company to jack up prices of some of its products by five to 10 percent.

ALI’s business units include Ayala Land Premier (known for its exclusive and distinctive developments that appeal to the high-end market), Alveo Land Corp. (which targets the young urban professionals), Avida (which caters to middle-income families aspiring to own their first home), and the newly-launched Amaia (which caters to the economic housing segment).

The company expects to generate more than P40 billion from the sale of the 9,200 units originally planned to be disposed off this year.

Amaia Scapes - the initial project of Amaia –will make available a total of 2,000 units to rise on a 20-hectare property in San Pedro, Laguna. The first 1,300 units, priced at between P600 thousand and P1.2 million, are targeted to be launched within the year.

ALI has drawn up a five-year plan through 2014 that will involve the construction of 46 projects in 17 targeted key growth centers across the country in line with its goal to double its net profit over the next five years.

The plan is in line with its goal to achieve a 15 percent return on equity within five years or more than double the eight percent registered in 2009.

To ensure sustained long-term growth, the group will launch its own boutique hotel business, with at least five already being planned for construction this year.

In the retail segment, on top of continuing the expansion of regional malls, the group will enter into smaller formats known as community and neighborhood centers, to tap a broader consumer segment and address increasing customer sophistication and preference for convenience. The first of the six planned for launch this year will be rolled out in Cavite. Around P6 billion is being budgeted for the six small retail centers to rise in Cagayan de Oro, Baguio, Cavite, Bacolod and Iloilo.

With demand for BPO space on the uptrend again as industry revenues expected to grow to at least 25 percent this year, ALI is pursuing its expansion outside Mega Manila where higher cost efficiencies can be generated .

The company is building BPO offices in Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Subic and Cavite to prepare for the second wave of its BPO rollout program expected to boost ALI’s current market share.
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^^ aside sa Ayala Mall, may retail center din pala na itatayo ang Ayala sa CdeO.:)

Kining Ayala Mall CM Recto, which is indeed a regional mall, is another one. This year na eto sir. Nagstart na nga eh sa pile driving nila. Eto ang pics sir oh: :)

UKC heavy equipments inside the Ayala site as of 10/13/10

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All photos by DKD

And basaha dayon utro ang article sir ha. Vividly stated na FOURTH QUARTER THIS YEAR ang Ayala Mall CM Recto. :)

Ayala Land expands to Cagayan de Oro (http://www.manilatimes.net/index.php/business-columns/11852-ayala-land-expands-to-cagayan-de-oro)

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Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) is set to develop a shopping mall in Cagayan de Oro in the fourth quarter as part of the property firm’s expansion program this year.

In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Jaime Ysmael, ALI chief finance officer, said the company signed a joint venture agreement with Anflo Management and Investment Corp. and Mindanao Motors Corp. for the development of a shopping mall in a 3.2-hectare property along Claro Recto Avenue.

ALI said the initial investment would reach P2.5 billion for the construction of the shopping mall, which would have 40,000 of gross leasable area.

The company aims to construct the shopping mall towards the end of the year and will be completed by 2012.

“The project is envisioned to be an integrated mix-use development that will change Cagayan de Oro’s urban landscape,” Ysmael said. The mall will offer dining, entertainment, and retail concepts that will serve the communities, tourists, and transients.

The shopping center will precede the construction of a business process outsourcing (BPO) oriented office building and boutique hotel.

This is ALI’s second partnership with the Anflogroup in Mindanao. In 2007, the two developed Abreeza Mall in Davao City, which is scheduled to open next year.

Last year, ALI had said revenues from malls rose 4 percent to P4.44 billion with the expansion of its gross leasable area despite the 5-percent drop in the average lease.

The expansion of BPO office space and higher rentals helped the company’s corporate business revenues nearly double to P1.99 billion. Other business segments like strategic landbank management and Visayas-Mindanao registered double-digit revenue growth, but support businesses—construction, property management and hotel—dropped by 38 percent to P4.96 billion because of lower contribution from external construction projects.

Its net income dropped by 16 percent to P4.04 billion last year from P4.81 billion the previous year.

This decline can be traced to the 10-percent drop to P30.46 billion in consolidated revenues. ALI said the 8-percent drop in sales from real estate and hotel operations and the absence of capital gains from large transactions caused the contraction.

Maricel E. Burgonio

So in the end, 2 Ayala malls sir ang gawin sa CdeO. ^^

The Ayala regional mall which is located in CM Recto. :)

And the Ayala community center PERHAPS will be located in the uptown. :)

So klaro na sir? Wala nay confusion or doubt? :)

Good eve!

jaysan81286

October 15th, 2010, 05:26 PM

Hi Sir maayong gabii nimo! weee di naman sila sa balay nila nanglabay ug bato kundi sa pikas baryo man j/k:lol::lol::lol:

Hapit na kaayo ko mapungo nga... Hehehehehe.. Dili baya jud ko ga comment or what pero murag grabe naman jud... ;)

allenation

October 15th, 2010, 05:31 PM

Ayaw na gani pakiglalis bai, kay modaghan na pud ang inyong frustration kung sayop na pud mo :lol::lol::lol: basin ug dili na street pictures nga pangit ang ikalat nimo dire kundili mga ebaks na :lol::lol::lol::lol:

take note, may community mall ba na 3.2 has. mas dako pa sa regional mall daw na 2.9 has. lang :lol::lol::lol::lol:

pwede man sir. kung ang community gani sa baranggay area nga moabot pa ug 5 hectares, why not a 3.2 hectares :hilarious aw, kung mali na pud mi katawa na pud mi ani :hilarious

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 05:33 PM

Ayala Land Premier's Alegria Hills + Ayala Regional mall + Boutique hotel + Neighborhood Center + BPO + (condo?)= CDO

hmmnnn ubay-ubay pud nga investment :)

Barangay Indahag will be different next year because Ayalas are very serious in developing the area. :)

KaTRIBU

October 15th, 2010, 06:04 PM

Bai footprint na pud ng 3.2 has sa cdo bai kay kung ssukdon jud nimo ang Floriendo property dire lagpas man kana sa 4 has. ug dili ako ang nagcompare ana kundi ang nagsulti taga Ayala mismo.

Kung estoryahon nato ang change, murag lisod na mabali ang hangin. And take note, the article that posted by national guard says on top of continuing the expansion of regional malls, the group will enter into smaller formats known as community and neighborhood centers,". Ug dili na kinahanglan pa ihire ang UKC para mag pile driving sa CM Recto mall kung community mall lang ni siya imo.

ah, dako gyud diay kaayo ang Ayala Center CdeO kay 3.2 has. man ang total footprint sa mall.. pila gani to ang Soon to be GLA sa ayala cdo? :)

Taegon

October 15th, 2010, 06:17 PM

City, police to build P15M office
Posted on October 14, 2010 by damarre
cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/cocpo.jpg?w=468&h=224&h=224

THE Cagayan de Oro City Government and the Philippine National Police (PNP) have joined together for the construction of a P15 million office for the city’s police force in Barangay 40.

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, chair of the City Council committee on police, fire and public safety, said the City Government has allotted P5 million for the proposed project while the PNP provided P10 million.

During a meeting with police officials last week, Nacaya said he will order the immediate construction of the new office, to be located near the City Health Office.

“The old Cocpo (Cagayan de Oro City Police Office) building in Carmen will no longer be fixed,” Nacaya said. He said the building will have state-of-the-art facilities such as computers, fax machines and other equipment needed by police.

Nacaya said the new Cocpo building will also have prison cells but would be much wider to accommodate more convicts with separate quarters for minors and female and male convicts.

“It is high time that these officials will be given a decent office and station to boost their morale and improve their service to every Kagay-anon,” Nacaya said.

Cocpo Chief Benedicto Lopez said the fund from the PNP will be released as soon as the title of ownership will be transferred and named after Cocpo.

Photo above shows the perspective of the building which can be seen at the Maharlika Headquarters in Carmen. I don’t know if there are changes in the design. The proposed area is near the vicinity of Hall of Justice and new City Tennis Courts. The previous site was still in Carmen. See my post last November 18, 2009.

with article by Nicole J. Managbanag of SSC

KaTRIBU

October 15th, 2010, 06:55 PM

3.2 has. ang land area bai.. ayaw i-compare sa footprint sa ABREEZA nga 2.9 has. pero ang total land area sa Abreeza business park is 10 has.

business park? cdo has lkk already, and it is more than 10 has.:nuts: plus: HOMEGROWN PA!:)

OT na kaayo.. excuse me bai, good night.. ;)

henlags

October 15th, 2010, 06:59 PM

3.2 has. ang land area bai.. ayaw i-compare sa footprint sa ABREEZA nga 2.9 has. pero ang total land area sa Abreeza business park is 10 has.

business park? cdo has lkk already, and it's more than 10 has. pa:okay: plus: HOMEGROWN:okay:

KaTRIBU

October 15th, 2010, 07:02 PM

business park? cdo has lkk already, and it's more than 10 has. pa:okay: plus: HOMEGROWN:okay:

bisag imong gi edit bai, OT gihapon kaayo.. :ohno:

maayong gabii kanimo bai..

henlags

October 15th, 2010, 07:03 PM

bisag imong gi edit bai, OT gihapon kaayo.. :ohno:

maayong gabii kanimo bai..

buntag naman karn:lol:

dark_knight_detectve

October 15th, 2010, 07:05 PM

bisag imong gi edit bai, OT gihapon kaayo.. :ohno:

maayong gabii kanimo bai..

abi nako nag good night naka? balik paman lagi ka? mao ng dili mawala ang lalis kay naa man gyud ka dili kahibalo mag-paubos. from what ive noticed, basta naa ka, naa pod gubot.

KaTRIBU

October 15th, 2010, 07:14 PM

abi nako nag good night naka? balik paman lagi ka? mao ng dili mawala ang lalis kay naa man gyud ka dili kahibalo mag-paubos. from what ive noticed, basta naa ka, naa pod gubot.

wala man mi nag gubot karon bai, kay nag sinabtanay man mi.. sabta lang pud among mga posts.. ug nganong magpa ubos man ko? wa man mi galalis, ug walay angay nga akong ipa-ubos.. sorry lang ko nibalik ko, naa raman gud akong laptop sa akong tapad, kalimot kog log-out.. anyway, good night bai DKD.. peace... :)

boju2

October 15th, 2010, 07:23 PM

business park? cdo has lkk already, and it's more than 10 has. pa:okay: plus: HOMEGROWN:okay:

Aw limketkai lng daan 30 has. na kna plus PDR pa 10 has., naa pa Pueblo de Oro Business park ahem maayong buntag.

boju2

October 16th, 2010, 03:02 AM

A dream comes true (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/sports/dream-comes-true)
By Lynde Salgados

Saturday, October 16, 2010

WITH roughly-estimated 7,000 crowd, Cagayan de Oro City and the province of Misamis Oriental came to life in Friday afternoon's classy opening ceremony of the 2nd National Milo Little Olympics at Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center.

And on Saturday, action goes in full throttle as young athletes duel it out for honors in 12 sports disciplines that include athletics, swimming, football, gymnastics, lawn tennis, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, taekwondo, chess, scrabble and sepak takraw.

"We are very lucky to have the City of Golden Friendship and the province of Misamis Oriental be the home of the 2nd National Milo Little Olympics. The weather condition's been good to us rain did not pour at the moment," said host Governor Oscar S. Moreno for a start.

In his speech, Moreno said the provincial government of Misamis Oriental has fully subscribed to the Milo Little Olympics' battlecry that is "building champions in life" through the sponsoring Nestle Philippines' multi-sports development program.

"Through sports we can have a better understanding of the vital elements for development. And these are the elements of teamwork, solidarity, camaraderie, unity and togetherness."

The governor, who is known for his well-hatched sports program in the province, continued: "Sports competitions test our collective abilities to achieve our goals, discovering innate potentials and honing talents and skills. Through sports we can develop responsible and stronger children that are essential in building a better country for tomorrow."

Cebu, otherwise known as the Queen City of the South, drew praises for setting a high standard in organizing Milo's first Olympic-type national competition last year.

But after some 3,500 students from Misamis Oriental General Comprehensive High School performed a delightful 30-minute-long field demonstration in colorful attire to the rhythmic tune of butterfly, crab and flower's inspirational hymns, this year's organizer can pass the hosting torch to Cebu Milo architect Ricky Ballesteros with head up high.

"Cebu hosting was exceptional but ours is different we can really be proud of," said Andrew Neri, vice chairman of the event's national executive committee.

The former Xavier University basketball standout Neri was among the smiling faces from the main grandstand occupied by the likes of Vice Governor Norris C. Babiera, Nestle Philippines' senior vice president Edith de Leon, chairman Pat Goc-ong of Milo's national executive committee and regional director Luz S. Almeda of the Department of Education (DepEd) Northern Mindanao.

And seeing the spectacle unfolding, Neri was so elated he starts giving the 78-year-old organizer Megdonio R. Llamera a "high five", even that he's not been witnessing yet the meaningful cultural dance ahead--depicting the unique culture of Northern Mindanao in a concept dubbed "Silip Sayaw sa Mindanao".

"I'm really proud and happy words are too weak a medium to express it. What they prepared here is something different or unique from the first edition," Neri told Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro.

A workhorse that he was during the three-month-long preparation, the ageless Llamera-- who was instrumental in convincing Milo to go national since its inception in 1988-- could only take the spectator's role at the moment, watching the event with eyes--glassy, barely in a very tired gesture.

He may not say a word, but obviously --he's rejoicing inside--for a dream comes true!

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 16, 2010.

boju2

October 16th, 2010, 03:12 AM

City Council endorses Oro oil firm to Peza (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/city-council-endorses-oro-oil-firm-peza)

Saturday, October 16, 2010

THE Cagayan de Oro Oil Company Inc. is now declared an Agro-Industrial Economic Zone (AIEZ) after the city council's endorsement to the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza).

After a thorough deliberation made by the City Council during its regular session last Tuesday, the city council made a resolution to endorse the company, located at Barangay Tablon, to Peza.

With the endorsement, Councilor Juan Sia, chairperson of the City Council Committee on Trade, Commerce and Cooperatives, said the oil company will be given fiscal incentives as they will be 100 percent exempted from corporate income tax, national and local taxes.

He said the existing real property taxes and business permits of the company shall not be included in the declaration of Peza, and only the new improvement and future expansions thereof are covered by Peza.

Sia said the exemption is based on the declaration of former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo to give the agro-business sectors privilege to be exempted from taxes to protect their economic condition.

"However, they will only pay 5 percent tax on gross income," Sia said.

Gross income refers to gross sales, or gross revenues, derived from the registered activity, net of sales discounts, sales returns and allowances minus the cost of sales or direct costs but before any deduction is made for administrative expenses or incidental losses during a given taxable period.

With this, the Cagayan de Oro Oil Company will have a VAT-zero rating of local purchases.

Sia said the company, owned by the Cojuangcos, will only be paying a 2 percent tax. Its local brand, Minola coconut edible oil, dominates the consumer pack market segment with overall leadership in the Philippine edible oil business.

With the endorsement, Sia called on the company to also give its share and "provide protection to the city's income," citing a similar move of the City Council when it also endorsed a company but ended up with some P50 million losses in taxes a year.(Nicole J. Managbanag)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 16, 2010.

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Ang dami ng PEZA registered business dito sa atin... negosyante lang naman siguro ang nakabenifits ani. :ohno:

boju2

October 16th, 2010, 03:28 AM

^^Diba isa sa nagsupply ng "eco-bag" ng M&S ay ang local Salay Handmade Paper Industries? I read an article years ago about that. :cheers:

jaihos

October 16th, 2010, 03:47 AM

PPA wants Iloilo port, four others privatized

MANILA – The Philippine Ports Authority has announced that it pushing ahead with its decision to privatize at least five state-controlled ports in the Visayas and Mindanao as part of the Aquino administration’s strategy to allow the private sector help the government in funding infrastructure projects.

Ports eyed for privatization include those of Davao, Cagayan De Oro, Iloilo, General Santos, and Ozamiz.

PPA general manager Juan Sta. Ana said the government is reducing its presence in these port facilities in line with the government’s private-public partnership.

“We are really reducing government intervention in running the ports,” he pointed out.

Sta. Ana added he expects all of the PPA’s more than 100 ports to be privatized before the end of the Aquino administration in 2016.

Three of the five ports already have private cargo-handling operators.

A subsidiary of International Container Terminal Services Inc (ICTSI) operates Davao port; Oro Port runs Cagayan De Oro port; and Asian Terminals, Inc. and ICTSI jointly operate General Santos.

These ports handle the bulk of local and international trade in Visayas and Mindanao.*PNA

boju2

October 16th, 2010, 04:01 AM

Car company signs deed of donation with XU (http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/2010/10/car-company-signs-deed-of-donation-with-xu.html)

Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation, Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, Inc and Toyota Cagayan de Oro City, Inc inked a deal with Xavier University (XU) for the donation of automotive tools and signages to XU’s Center for Integrated Technologies (CIT).

The donation consisted of assorted hand tools, digital multi-testers, and specialized tools designed for the repair and service of automobiles. Toyota signages and posters were handed over to XU CIT as well.

Toyota collaborates with XU to produce topnotch technicians for Toyota dealership. Through the donation, Toyota hopes to share what is being taught in the main Toyota manufacturing plant with the students.

“We want XU CIT students to learn the Toyota way,” said Ronald Gaspar, Coordinating Manager and Education Sector head of Toyota Motor Philippines Foundation, Inc.

Toyota has been a strong partner of XU CIT, providing students with scholarship, internship and job opportunities. Currently, the company supports four XU CIT scholars, and possibly student internship at the Toyota plant in Laguna.

Besides the hardware, Engr Erwin Li, XU CIT director, remarked that Toyota’s more valuable contribution is their “input on how we are going to teach our students” not just in building up their skills but also in developing the right attitude and work ethics.

Further, XU President Fr Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ emphasized that the goal of the partnership between Toyota and XU is to form not just competent technicians but people with values.

burotski

October 16th, 2010, 06:46 AM

Tsadaboys, ayaw na mo ug explain... They will see the scatter in the coming days... Ang bugok, makasabot ra man kadugayan kon imo gyud pasabton ug ayo... Ang denial, di gyud makasabot! Lupig pa ang Bugok! Let us not waste our time trying to educate those who do not wish to be educated! Grabe, mga Alimango! Daghan diay sa Davao? :bash:

But, again, I might be wrong... Basin phenomenal ang pagka-BUGOK! Anyway, last na gyud ni, ha... Our lesson for today is Ayala Mall CdeO...

Type: Regional Mall
Location: CM Recto Avenue, Cagayan de Oro City
Lot Area: 3.2 Has
Estimated GLA: 40,000sqm
Levels: 3 (based on the latest rendering), 4 (according to engineer at the site)
Estimated cost: 2.5 Billion
Other included structures: Boutique Hotel (11 storeys as per rendering; 16 storeys according to the engineer on site)

So, based on the specs above, is this a community or neighborhood center? How does Ayala define community or neighborhood centers? The nswer is in the latest article posted by @National Guard... So, if the article is accurate, then we're looking at another Ayala retail establishment in CdeO... Most probably at Indahag because Ayala has a huge lot there... Alegria Hills is there... Another subdivision is planned there too (Avida)... Unya, wa pa gihapon mo kasabot? There are only 2 possibilities... GRABE KA-BUGOK or IN DENIAL lang gyud... :bash:

burotski

October 16th, 2010, 06:52 AM

^^ I'm not sure if na press release na ni before . . .

Medyo dugay pa ni . . .

Thank you, Bai! At least, another tarp to be expected in the not so distant future... :-)

Jarenz

October 16th, 2010, 07:01 AM

^^ not a tarp only but a physical progress on the site in the future. . .

national guard

October 16th, 2010, 07:42 AM

^^
naku, nagulo yata ang CdeO thread sa pi-nost ko!:doh::lol::lol::lol:

Basing on that news article I posted, hindi nga na-mention ang BPO complex here na recently lang nag-groundbreaking ( Ayala North Point Technohub). Ongoing na ngayon ang construction of the first low rise building of the planned eight buildings.
Let's wait & see na lang in the coming months kung anong developments regarding these planned Ayala projects in our cities.:)

MyDarkside

October 16th, 2010, 07:48 AM

Thank you, Bai! At least, another tarp to be expected in the not so distant future... :-)

Na samot ug owang ang mga ero ani nga info boss burotski hehehe!

oro plata mata

October 16th, 2010, 07:49 AM

cdo in flood ... To be opened: starbuck,savemore,market city, M&S u/c: limketkai hotel,PDR,AYALA mall, gaisano bulua,laguindingan international airport,MUST science building,Primaviera condo.coastal hi way, opol - bulua hi way,golden miles, legislative building. on the watch list: 33 lkk hotel, 2nd gate way tower, city center, gaisano hotel, cable car, floating resto, chinese mall and condotel, high end hotel at pueblo, see hong condo,xavier u expansion building, city sport complex,sm expansion.

MyDarkside

October 16th, 2010, 08:17 AM

nagsige lang gyapon pamaghot ang usa sa mga iro. sa thread sa kalibunan. sangyaw gyud nya nga community mall ang ayala dre sa cdo... kadto bang K...kagiron nga iro.

a mas buotan jud to si adaptoy...dili pa to kagirun hehehe!

burotski

October 16th, 2010, 09:32 AM

nivramster

October 16th, 2010, 09:39 AM

Padayon sa pag-uswag Cagayan de Oro.. sa monday na mag open ang Market city... :okay:

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:06 AM

Aw limketkai lng daan 30 has. na kna plus PDR pa 10 has., naa pa Pueblo de Oro Business park ahem maayong buntag.

Paseo del Rio or PDR is 18 hectares bai. The business park is envisioned to be high end comparable to 30 hectare LKK Business Park. :)

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:27 AM

:cheers:

PROJECT WATCH: Updated renderings for XU-SEP Building
Posted on October 16, 2010 by damarre
cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com

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Here’s some updated renderings of the proposed Student Entrepreneurship Program (SEP) Building of Xavier University to be located fronting Corrales Avenue between the agriculture and science center buildings.

As seen in the main perspective above, this will now be a 4-storey structure accessible to the public. It was previously just a 2-storey building. Both public at large and students can come in the front access doors to view and/or purchase products from SEP. A new student access gate is also being proposed to be set up at the rear for student entry to the main campus.

Shown below is the top view of the covered walkway connecting the EP Building to the campus and the closer view.

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Below is the SEP Building (in the background) and the covered walkway…perhaps as seen from the proposed Magis Student Complex.

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Show below is the proposed campus entrance located at the rear of the SEP Building. Said entrance style is now also installed at the main entrance of the university fronting PNB.

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As per project prupose, the building plans to teach students entrepreneurship skills. In fact, one of the successful (IMO) project by students is the Malunggay Pastel…

We’ll just wait for info as to when this will begin.

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:29 AM

PIA Press Release
2010/10/16

MASCUF International Conference highlights talent management, transformational leadership

Cagayan de Oro City (16 October) -- The Mindanao Association of State Colleges and Universities Foundation (MASCUF) conference aimed at creating world-class learning institutions with State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) in Mindanao highlighted on the importance of talent management and transformational leadership in state schools as tackled by its main speaker, Dr. Arivalan Ramaiyah, professor from EDS Business School of Penang, Malaysia.

The conference specifically dealt with the provision of tools, frameworks and new ideas to help SUCs take their institution to higher levels.

What talent management is and what it is not from hiring the best available talent up to the application of performance management technologies were part of Dr. Ramaiyah's lecture.

Present in the MUST-hosted conference were representatives from 30 MASCUF member colleges and universities all over Mindanao, namely: Region IX, Region X, Region XI, Region XII and CARAGA Region, respectively.

Dr. Ricardo E. Rotoras, president of Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) and Dr. Victor M. Barroso, president of Bukidnon State University (BSU) gave the opening remarks to personally welcome the participants. The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Director, Dr. Zenaida G. Gersana, was its keynote speaker, and Dr. Nelson T. Binag, former president of MASCUF and Sultan Kudarat State University, and consultant of EDS Business School, introduced Dr. Ramaiyah. The former director of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Region X, Myra Balandra, was also there to talk about Completed Staff Work.

The conference in Pearlmont Hotel, Cagayan de Oro City on October 4-5 was made in collaboration with BSU. (Jo Mark M. Libre & MSMMM)

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:34 AM

PIA Press Release
2010/10/16

EE students champion in regional quiz for 'Green solutions to climate change'

Cagayan de Oro City (16 October) -- The electrical engineering students of the Mindanao University of Science and Technology (MUST) championed in the 24th regional quiz show hosted by the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. - Council of Students Chapter in Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon on September 23-25. MSU-IIT was second and CMU, third.

The EE students from nine schools gathered to celebrate the 6th IIEE-CSC with the theme Leading in Green Solutions to Climate Change. These schools were MUST, MSU-IIT, MSU-Marawi, Saint Peter's College-Iligan City, Camiguin Polytechnic State College, CMU, Xavier University, Cagayan de Oro College and Western Mindanao State University.

For the Math Wizard category, MSU-IIT was first, MUST second, and CMU, third.

Engr. Lloyd Jhon B. Estampa, MUST coach, and Clark Darwin Gozon, president of IIEE-CSC MUST Chapter, led the MUST team for the Quiz Show, namely: Jeremy Perater, Gieson Eballe, Alfredo Sanaga, Jr., Billy Torreon and Goldy Varquez; and Math Wizard Competition, namely: Jeremy Perater, Christian Laspoña, Alfie Edorot, Ricrian Balistoy. (Jenifer F. Nara & MSMMM) [top]

PIA Press Release
2010/10/16

MUST grad tops REE licensure exam

Cagayan de Oro City (16 October) -- Ronel Melitante Maamo, MUST graduate last March 2010, was Top 10 in the Registered Electrical Engineer (REE) Licensure Exam in September 2010. Indeed he proved worthy of his scholarship with Davao Light and Power Company as a student.

Others who are now registered electrical engineers are: Artemio Ebueza Ampo, Jr, Noel Dagasuan Cailing, Ken Mark Maquiling Carreon, Christopher Lito Calixtro Crujido, Reneboy Marinay Escorial, Mark Anthony Salomon Estillore, Arnel Damitan Miake, Dibs Tolibas Paltinca, Aquilino Timbal Piquero Jr., Lorena Jacinto Puno, and Jupiter Cailing Sumile. (Jenifer F. Nara & MSMMM) [top]

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:36 AM

Misamis Oriental Town Gets P4-Million Aid
By MIKE U. CRISMUNDO and PIA
October 16, 2010, 1:27pm
Manila Bulletin

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines – In support to the government’s desire to attain sustainability and sufficiency in agriculture, farmers in Villanueva town, Misamis Oriental are expected to benefit from two livelihood projects worth at least P4 million.

This developed after the Department of Agriculture’s (DA’s) High-Value Commercial Crops (HVCC) program provided a packing house worth some P1.5 million, in addition to the P2.5 million worth of poultry/agri-livelihood project funded by the DA’s Mindanao North Coast Integrated Area Development Project (MNCIADP) which was already implemented in the area.

Villanueva Mayor Juliette Y. Uy expressed her gratitude to the DA for providing support to the municipality.

She said that despite being an industrial area, “we see to it that agriculture has an equal footing to the other industry in the municipality considering that agriculture is producing food for our constituents.”

The presence of the packing house in the municipality provided assurance of the farmers’ market.

It is in this facility that farmers produce are brought, segregated, consolidated and packed.

These products will then be brought to the prospective market outlets in the region.

This activity provided farmers with opportunities for bulk handling transactions.

Aside from that, Uy explained that the facility also provided the residents with employment opportunities especially to those who did not finish college.

Another business opportunity was given to the municipality of Villanueva through their poultry agri-livelihood project.

This provided production support to farmer co-operators to raise their own poultry business.

Uy said that “through this project, the municipality of Villanueva will be having our own dressed chickens and Villa roasted chickens will be produced soon."

Meanwhile, DA Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos congratulated the municipality of Villanueva for its active support to the projects and programs of the DA.

This is one of the municipalities in Misamis Oriental that availed several projects from DA and is willing to provide counterpart for the realization of the project.

The DA is very optimistic that the agriculture sector will flourish in this area despite being an industrial municipality.

Ramos is encouraging the local government units to actively participate and avail of the programs and projects offered by DA.

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:45 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Other construction updates 23
Posted on October 16, 2010 by damarre
cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com

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Here are some new construction projects in the city…they never stop. First is another Citi Hardware branch in Tablon shown above. I think it’s as big or maybe even larger than their latest branch in Bulua. Perhaps the appliance business must be booming in the city.

As seen below, the structure of the building is slowly taking shape. The site is just some 50 meters from the old Mercedes Benz showroom.

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Next on the list is another new huge warehouse also located in Barangay Tablon shown below. Construction is now focused on the steel frames of the roof.

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Going back to Lapasan, there’s a new commercial construction shown below…shielded by a tall gate but now nearing completion.

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A few days ago I dropped by at the DENR Regional Office at Macabalan to get some subdivision plans…there’s another new construction, an expansion of their office shown below.

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Along Ebarle, there’s a new 2-storey residential-commercial building rising as shown below…the tarp bearing the name of the architect (Architect Heinrich Ty–again).

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Lastly, the proposed branch of CoffeeWorks at Xavier University Gym now under construction…coffee shops are becoming a habit in the city.

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There are at least 5 more NEW construction projects I wanted to post but I’ll reserve them for No. 24 in the series.

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:53 AM

'Tiangge sa MSBF' in QC
By Chito Bertol (The Philippine Star) Updated October 16, 2010 12:00 AM

MANILA, Philippines - The Manila Seedling Bank Foundation Environmental Center at Quezon Avenue corner EDSA offers flowering and ornamental plants in a tiangge setting.

About 50 stalls were set up in Greenhouse 3 to accommodate small plant growers, nursery growers and traders from all over the country. They offer indigenous plants endemic to their province only.

Plants and gardening materials are best gift items for people who love nature. Flowering, ornamental and landscape plants like orchids from Davao, Pangasinan and Cebu; rare ferns from Quezon and Laguna; landscaping plants from Bulacan; botanical from Bicol and rare finds from Mindoro, Palawan and many parts of the Visayas are sold at tiangge prices all year round.

Also available are medicinal plants like comfrey, aloe vera, verbena; water plants such as lotus, sagitaria, and cuyapo and nymphea; unique plants like staghorn ferns, pitcher plants, giant ferns, rattlesnake plants, black bamboo; landscaping plants like multi-colored ti, dracaenas, sanseveria, palms, conifer’s, aroids and spathiphylum.

“Tiangge sa MSBF,” also known as “Nature’s Best,” features Bert Libadios of Cebu, Varunee’s Garden of Los Baños, Laguna; Victor Lozanta of Bulacan; Rosy’s Garden of Cagayan de Oro; Paradise Orchids from Possuribio, Pangasinan; and MaryAn Wu Orchids of Malvar, Batangas.

The tiangge was conceptualized by MSBF president Chito Bertol to give growers all over the country a venue to sell their specialty plants to Metro Manila residents at reasonable prices.

“It also helps address the greening of the metropolis and improve our living condition and the urban environment,” Bertol explains.

Shoppers can also avail of fruit-bearing, flowering ornamental, and Philippine forest trees in all sizes — from seedling to full-grown ready for landscaping.

The center boasts a wide selection of quality vegetable seeds and seedlings for food production and offers pruning, landscaping, tree relocation and treatment services in preparation for pre-Christmas cleanup and repair of gardens damaged by the previous storms.

“Tiangge sa MSBF” is open daily, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. For inquiries, call 924-0166, 924-7001 to 02, and 929-9312.

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 10:56 AM

Lawmaker files bill creating Lapasan community college
Saturday, October 16, 2010

REPRESENTATIVE Rufus Rodriguez of the 2nd district has filed a measure establishing a barangay community college in Barangay Lapasan through House Bill (HB) 0732.

Rodriguez said the community college will provide the basic facilities that would realize the dream of Kagay-anons for a better education.

"An affordable college will give wider opportunity for learning and technical know-how in both tertiary and post graduate levels," Rodriguez said.

Co-authored by Abante Mindanao (Abamin) party-list Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, the bill, if acted into law, will give the youth an affordable community college that would improve their lives.

While education is an important legacy that parents can give their children, Rodriguez emphasized it is also the parents' fulfillment of their moral obligation.

Aside from HB 0732, the two lawmakers also passed House Bill 0733 establishing a free basic medicine program in all barangay health centers nationwide.

Rodriguez said HB 0733 is an effective measure to counter the inaccessibility of medicines to the underprivileged and impoverished populace, particularly those living in remote barangays.

This bill seeks to bridge the growing gap between health and poverty by providing medicine for the poor people.(Annabelle L. Ricalde)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on October 16, 2010.

Taegon

October 16th, 2010, 11:39 AM