Cagayán de Oro City and Misamis Oriental Province [Archive] - Page 238

Taegon

May 10th, 2011, 06:32 AM

PROJECT WATCH: ETF Resortel and Life Spot
Posted on May 9, 2011 by damarre

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Here’s another new investment in Cagayan de Oro City and perhaps a unique one. ETF Resortel and Life Spot will soon rise in Barangay Iponan as shown in the perspective installed onsite.

The site is approximately 480 meters from the highway following the paved Centro Iponan Road as shown below.

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Located right beside Iponan River, the perspective of the building also shows a WALL FALLS…

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This is perhaps a spa resort with amenities providing relaxation, health and pampering experience to clients. The name RESORTEL could also mean a resort and hotel combined.

Presently, the developers are filling the site with earth materials.

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The proposed building has a unique architecture, more like 4 to 5-storeys high (relative to the size of the people in the rendering). Architect Jacob G. Clave is from Davao.

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Little is known of ETF Group of Companies, the project’s developer but just the same, a welcome investment in the city. This is also something to look forward to.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/project-watch-etf-resortel-and-life-spot/#more-11328

jaysan81286

May 10th, 2011, 06:43 AM

Taegon

May 10th, 2011, 06:47 AM

Possible pud sa Bulao kasi sudlunon man oi. ^^

unggoi

May 10th, 2011, 07:45 AM

murag layu lagi..

Aimee Ylarra

May 10th, 2011, 08:17 AM

Cagayan de Oro City - Sundries

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Daghan na baya gyud bimmers dinhi sa CDO. No wonder na nag open na gyud sila ug showroom dinhi.

boronggot

May 10th, 2011, 11:45 AM

Duol ni sa Bulao?

Wala ra ni kaabot sa bulao bay..... pagliko gyud nimu paingun ka centro iponan unahan lang ni gamay... dili pa kaabot sa crossing..... oul ra kaayo sa highway..... ang bulao suldlunon pa kaayo to doul na sa tulay iponan-canitoan/calaanan.....:)

burotski

May 10th, 2011, 01:24 PM

Wala ra ni kaabot sa bulao bay..... pagliko gyud nimu paingun ka centro iponan unahan lang ni gamay... dili pa kaabot sa crossing..... oul ra kaayo sa highway..... ang bulao suldlunon pa kaayo to doul na sa tulay iponan-canitoan/calaanan.....:)

About 1 to 2 minutes drive from the highway... Layo ra kaayo to ang Bulao, uy... :-)

deanrj003

May 10th, 2011, 01:38 PM

ngano ang savemore sa kauswagan kai "Savemore Kauswagan , Claro M Recto Ave" man ?? CM Recto ave pa ba diay na dha ?? :)

jaysan81286

May 10th, 2011, 02:26 PM

ngano ang savemore sa kauswagan kai "Savemore Kauswagan , Claro M Recto Ave" man ?? CM Recto ave pa ba diay na dha ?? :)

Same observation dean... Before, MAKRO uses Iligan Highway... Naa man siguro street name naka assign ana. Nakalimot lang ko... But commonly referred to as Kauswagan Highway

bisayadako

May 10th, 2011, 02:27 PM

bisayadako

May 10th, 2011, 02:30 PM

Possible pud sa Bulao kasi sudlunon man oi. ^^

mao na nga dalan ako ga agi-an permi from Barra to SM/Hillsborough and return.

FrancisXavier

May 10th, 2011, 04:54 PM

guys, request lang,if same page lang, di na nato i quote ang pics especially if daghan. pwede siguro header lang sa post. Mao pod na request sa mod sa una. basin ma badlong ta.. :D :D

deanrj003

May 10th, 2011, 04:54 PM

Same observation dean... Before, MAKRO uses Iligan Highway... Naa man siguro street name naka assign ana. Nakalimot lang ko... But commonly referred to as Kauswagan Highway

^^ lge na .. natingala jud ko nganong CM RECTO AVE ila gbutang dd2 bah ..

TheAvenger

May 10th, 2011, 07:05 PM

May 10, 2011

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Bamboo88

May 10th, 2011, 07:29 PM

^^ lge na .. natingala jud ko nganong CM RECTO AVE ila gbutang dd2 bah ..

kay sumpay man sab jud sya sa CM Recto Avenue...hehehe...so mao na ang name sa Highway...CM Recto :D

TheAvenger

May 10th, 2011, 08:15 PM

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Bamboo88

May 10th, 2011, 08:33 PM

@TheAvenger, nice update of Puerto Fly-Over...

TheAvenger

May 10th, 2011, 08:59 PM

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Infront of Del Monte Plant in Bugo.

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Pls see also Em Esber Blog 2 :

http://jibraelangel2blog.blogspot.com/2011/04/del-monte-wharf-in-bugo-cdo-10th-and.html

bisayadako

May 11th, 2011, 01:32 AM

GOOD NEWS!

A British Kayak Slalom Coach/Instructor who is married to an Iliganon will be relocating in CDO. He will be opening a Kayak Slalom School for FREE. He'll be bringing 4 Carbon fibre/Kevlar slalom boats and that should arrived in June.

KayakDomain.com will be helping him on some gears and instructions for FREE as well. This project is still on the planning stage and we'll be scouting for a good location. I've discuss with him some prospective locations/venue already and I told him that we need help from the CDO city Gov't and Tourism. I hope someone or knows someone from CDO gov't and tourism are listening here.

Unfortunately, this is not for us who are already "ganit"/old. Apparently, he doesn't believed that he can teach old dogs with new tricks. His target are 10-12 yr olds who can swim well, good health and fitness, and has the enthusiasm to succeed up to the Olympic level. N.B. kayak slalom is an Olympic sport. He said, "He is hopeful to find the next Manny Pacquiao of the river!". He also said, "Filipino people are small but strong in stature with light body weight so they too are ideally suited to this sport".

He has trained a couple of the best Olympic qualifiers in UK. One of them is a 19 year old and is in the top 20 of the seniors.

He has contacted the Philippine Olympic Committee about a year ago but was just pass on and perhaps ignored. So he is spending his own money for this project. And we at KayakDomain.com and CDO Kayak Club will be helping him.

Kayaking in CDO is looking bright. Stay tuned...

cheers,

bariQ

May 11th, 2011, 02:00 AM

Cagayan de Oro by me :D
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Fahdingding

May 11th, 2011, 02:20 AM

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Congratulations! :)

Fahdingding

May 11th, 2011, 02:21 AM

ganahan gyud kaau ko ani nga dalan.:cheers:

Yes! BULUA National Highway is the BEST... IMHO

mottymot_007

May 11th, 2011, 04:26 AM

@Avenger: thanks for sharing your pics here sir :)

Yes! BULUA National Highway is the BEST... IMHO

Dapat bang iclap clap clap ? :banana::):cheers:

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 04:43 AM

House Charter change talks to be held in Oro
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

CAGAYAN de Oro will soon host a dialogue that will discuss Charter change (Cha-cha), a Mindanao lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Scheduled on May 27, the dialogue will tackle four "compelling" reasons to amend the Constitution, such as economic reforms, judicial reforms, local government, and the form of National Government, Misamis Occidental Representative Loreto Leo Ocampos said.

Members of the House committee on constitutional amendments, which Ocampos chairs, also agreed to hold a nationwide public consultation regarding the proposals to amend the Charter.

"We will be going around in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The overall projection is we will sell Cha-cha," he said.

Consultations are expected to finish by the third quarter of this year, added Ocampos.

"If we discuss this next year, we will be immediate suspects. The confidence level will go down. We have to move fast this year," he said in an ambush interview. Ocampos was referring to the 2013 elections.

Several political analysts and the public opposed Cha-cha during the time of former President Fidel Ramos since it was perceived that the latter wanted to use it to extend his term for another six years.

Ocampos said he has a "strong feeling" that amendments in the 1987 Constitution will be done through a Constitutional Convention (Con-con), where delegates are elected by the Filipino people, instead of a Constituent Assembly, where members of Congress propose the amendments.

Former President and now Pampanga Representative Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is among the lawmakers calling for a Con-con to propose amendments to or revision of the Constitution.

The committee chair also said that they are not receiving any signals from the Palace on the issue.

But it hasn't prevented committee members from taking action regarding the matter.

"Malacanang wishes to keep a distance from any controversial matter as of the moment. I think that's the position of Malacanang now," he added.

Malacanang, meanwhile, maintained that Charter change remains a non-priority for the Aquino administration.

"We continue to maintain that the government needs to address more pressing concerns and that Charter change is not a priority for now," Presidential Edwin Lacierda told Sun.Star. (Kathrina Alvarez/Jill Beltran/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/local-news/2011/05/10/house-charter-change-talks-be-held-oro-154742

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 04:44 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Mayor mulls establishment of China Town in Cagayan de Oro
by Lorebeth C. Requiroso

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 10 (PIA) – City Mayor Vicente Y. Emano said he is planning to establish a China Town in the city which will accommodate different business establishments.

The Mayor noted that a number of Chinese investors are interested to open their branches here.

He said “Ako kining gilaraw, uban sa mga sakop sa mayoriya sa konseho, sa tuyo nga maka-abin kita sa mga chinese investors nga mobubo sa ilang mga patigayon dinhi sa dakbayan. Kay daghan man gayud mga negosyanteng Intsek ang buot moabli sa negosyo dinhi sa Cagayan de Oro.

(I have actually planned this with members of the majority block of the City Council with the hope of attracting the Chinese investors who want to establish their businesses here).

Mayor Emano, who is known as the Father of Modern Cagayan de Oro, was recently invited by local businessmen to lead a trade mission to China in order to meet with Chinese businessmen and invite them to invest in the city. (CIO/PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31570

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 04:46 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

CESH celebrates annual hospital day with a Health Fair

CAMP EVANGELISTA, Cagayan de Oro City, May 10 (PIA) – The Camp Evangelista Station Hospital (CESH) of the 4th Infantry “Diamond” Division, in Barangay Patag, this city, will hold, today, May 10, an all out “Health Fair.”

The activity is expected to benefit not only the military personnel and their dependents but also the civilians and other communities within and outside the camp, who can avail of its free services.

The event is in celebration of the CESH Annual Hospital Day, Col Catherine N. Gosingan, Commanding Officer, said.

Among the medical services that can be availed of during the entire day are free circumcision, anti-rabies vaccination of pet dogs, body mass index and blood pressure taking, digital rectal examination, tooth extraction, and other laboratory examinations, such as, blood sugar screening for diabetics and blood typing.

Meanwhile, Maj. Gen. Victor A Felix, Commander of the 4th Infantry Division (4ID), Philippine Army, commended the activity of CESH as a way of the Army in reaching out to the people and the communities, and help them get free medical access.

There are several ways on how we can celebrate certain events but for the Army, and CESH deemed it more meaningful to have this Health fair.

“This way, resources are put into good use where more people can benefit from free medical services that could otherwise cost them far bigger expenses elsewhere,” the 4ID Commander said.

Relatedly, Maj. Eugenio Julio C Osias IV, Commanding Officer, 4th Civil-Military Operations Battalion added that the bringing of essential health services to the populace is just among the many advocacies of the Army.

“This is also our way of thanking the people for their constant support to us. We reciprocate such confidence by giving our full commitment of serving them,” Osias added. (4CMO/PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=31568

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 04:49 AM

BFP mulls fire district office in CdeO
Posted on May 10, 2011 by damarre

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The regional office of the Bureau of Fire Protection has forwarded a joint resolution to its central office asking for a fire district office in Cagayan de Oro City.

Read more HERE: http://www.goldstardailynews.com/northern-mindanao-%7C%7C-x/3371-bfp-asks-creation-of-fire-district-office-in-cdeo.html

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 04:52 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, May 10, 2011

MOSCAT to hold presentation of revised curriculum in public
by Hannah Mae S. Salugsugan

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 10 (PIA) -- The Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) based in Caveria, this province, will hold a “Presentation of the Revised Curriculum,” today, May 10, at 9:00 a.m.

Held at the Center for Lifelong Education, MOSCAT, the activity is relative to the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) Memorandum Orders about curriculum revision for the Arts and Sciences Programs and General Education Curriculum.

Curriculum revision is needed to better serve the changing needs of students and society in this generation,” said College President Rosalito A. Quirino, Ph. D., said.

Expected to attend the presentation are parents, students, alumni and stakeholders for the quality assessment of the curriculum revision and for public information. (MOSCAT/PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r10&id=31582

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 04:57 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Primavera Residences foundation works completed; vertical construction next
Posted on May 10, 2011 by damarre

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The proponents of the 10-storey eco-friendly Primavera Residences took a long time to construct because they want to to ensure a good foundation and stated that it will be the safest high-rise building in the city.

In a press conference Saturday, Italpinas Euroasian Design and Development Corporation chair Romolo Nati said that as of this month their superstructure is 15.67 percent accomplished. The scope of work competed, he explained, includes the fencing, site cleaning and finishing of its onsite facilities.

Shown below are updates and completion on the foundation works.

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Read more HERE: http://www.goldstardailynews.com/business/3365-oro-construction-project-to-prioritize-local-workers.html

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/project-watch-primavera-residences-foundation-works-now-done-vertical-construction-next/

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 05:07 AM

Concreting of Divisoria roads now underway
Posted on May 10, 2011 by damarre

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The long-delayed concreting of the remaining sections of RN Abejuela and Tirso Neri Streets in Divisoria are now underway.

The portion of RN Abejuela fronting BDO-Divisoria is now closed to traffic as heavy equipment are removing the old asphalt layer of the street. The section fronting United Bookstore up to Pabayo Street is however open and utilized for diagonal parking.

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Meanwhile, groundworks are also underway for concreting of Tirso Neri Street fronting Crown Paper as shown below.

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Accordingly, DPWH commissioned two separate contractors for the respective roads targetted for completion before August. The contractors are working on opposite sides of the said roads such that portions of both roads can still be utilized be vehicular traffic. Portion of Tirso Neri from Corrales Avenue to Velez St. as well as portion os RN Abejuela from Velez to Capistrano are still open to traffic.

Both RN Abejuela and Tirso Neri Streets are National Roads which fall under the jurisdiction of the said government agency.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/10/concreting-of-divisoria-roads-now-underway/

unggoi

May 11th, 2011, 05:07 AM

Cagayan de Oro by me :D
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pwd na ni pang banner.:banana::lol:

unggoi

May 11th, 2011, 05:11 AM

@avenger thanks sa pics. ang puerto market na lng ang wala pa na renovate.

unggoi

May 11th, 2011, 05:12 AM

gidali dali d i ang dalan sa divisoria kay duwa man gyud ang contractor.:lol:

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 05:18 AM

gidali dali d i ang dalan sa divisoria kay duwa man gyud ang contractor.:lol:

Mahimong balakid kasi oi lalo na sa trapiko kung hindi matapos sa fiesta oi. :D

mottymot_007

May 11th, 2011, 05:32 AM

Perfect Line Gym
One of the oldest fitness gyms in CdeO
Recently got her face-lift :)
Congrats to the new management for job well done.

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@Taegon: mag gym na ta diri part!

Taegon

May 11th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Sabihin mo lang PARTZ kung kanus-a ka babalik oi. :colgate:

burotski

May 11th, 2011, 06:13 AM

bisayadako

May 11th, 2011, 06:37 AM

dark_knight_detectve

May 11th, 2011, 08:18 AM

dark_knight_detectve

May 11th, 2011, 08:23 AM

tsada man gud bai...unya dili gyud malupigan nga ang atong rapids is the "Most Convenient and Accessible Class 3+ river rapids in the country". Dili na ka mo travel ug more than 1 hour unlike sa uban.

Bisan gani diha ka sugod sa Taguanao (Class 2+, only minutes from SM), malingaw pa man gani ka sa rapids.

mao ng gitawag nga God's gift to us, kagay-anons.

dark_knight_detectve

May 11th, 2011, 09:01 AM

Introducing the LGP jeepney (http://www.goldstardailynews.com/jay-valleser/3411-introducing-the-lgp-jeepney.html)
Wednesday, 11 May 2011 00:00

FROM where I am, premium gasoline costs P64.10 per liter while diesel fuel costs P54.70 per liter. These prices are based on the latest round of increases. It should be a couple of pesos less here in our city. But the point is fuel costs a lot. There is no stopping on its upward spike unless some form of a miracle happens in the producing countries.

We do produce some. Is it less than one percent of our daily national consumption? This means we will be dependent for a long time on imported fuel. The call for the suspension of fuel tax is out of the way as this would mean all government activities would grind to a halt.

We need that juice but we do not have a source of our own for that juice. So what's the option? A German technology is being introduced here in the Philippines. The good point of this technology is that it took into consideration our indigenous mode of transportation, the jeepney. In other words, this particular technology is being invented with the jeepney in mind. It is a jeepney that runs on liquefied petroleum gas or LPG.

The LPG jeepney is quite different from those LPG PUJs that run in Cebu, Manila or Davao. It is different from LPG taxis that Cagayan de Oro riding public is familiar with. It is even different from LPG fishing vessels that are now a common sight in Zamboanga and Genral Santos areas. This new LPG jeepney does not have any contraption attached so that a gasoline-fed engine can run on diesel fuel.

This jeepney is indeed, designed to run on LPG. There are many advantages why it is better for jeepneys to run on LPG. It is environment friendly and for cities like Cagayan de Oro or Manila, LPG jeepneys on the road would have a big impact on the country's ecology. Imagine Cagayan de Oro city without the pesky fumes!

Of course, it is still imported and we do not have our own sources of crude. But try to imagine the impact of LPG jeepneys on our economy. Importing it is less costly and the supply is reliable. Diesel jeepneys need at least 60 liters for its daily operation. If the price difference between diesel and LPG is P10, a P600-cost difference daily means so much to operators and drivers. Roughly, this means some P18,000 monthly. Pass that on to the riding public and it is easy to see the trickle-down effects.

Being a German technology, it is believed to be sturdy and strong. Given the road conditions of the Philippines, LPG jeepneys must have no problem on surviving the daily grind even if used in the outlying barangays. Of course, LPG is also a reliable fuel despite several myths to the contrary. Do you know that Pryce Hotel operates an LPG power house for its hotel needs? Anything new is always viewed with some suspicion. We'll see how the JPG jeepney will fare in the transport sector.

mottymot_007

May 11th, 2011, 09:19 AM

West of Cagayan de Oro

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unggoi

May 11th, 2011, 10:34 AM

pwd dra ang china town.:D

RFM

May 11th, 2011, 11:20 AM

we certainly need a chinatown since cdeo is booming rapidly

It will be very good if the envisioned chinatown will be in new location. say - uptown. In this way, the idea of mayor Emano to entice chinese investors to come to CDO would be attractive.

chuck11

May 11th, 2011, 12:06 PM

Sa akong pag baklay2x.. ako ni nakita.. Gerry's Grill Soon to open in Cagayan de Oro. :banana: Sorry guys dli ko kabalo ug insert sa pic, help naman dyan.

kagayanon06

May 11th, 2011, 12:12 PM

^^ aha dapit na area sir?

jaysan81286

May 11th, 2011, 12:23 PM

Bamboo88

May 11th, 2011, 12:34 PM

mottymot_007

May 11th, 2011, 12:48 PM

^^ how about vehicles with solar panels for its power?

bisayadako

May 11th, 2011, 01:12 PM

bisayadako

May 11th, 2011, 01:17 PM

^^ how about vehicles with solar panels for its power?

bai, with the current technology of solar panels, it's not yet enough to power a non-experimental car. Also, the battery technology is not yet right. At the moment, GM VOLT, Tesla Cars, etc., are still using an array of lithium batteries under the car and it's huge and heavy. A single person cannot lift it. It's like the whole floor of the car.

Bamboo88

May 11th, 2011, 02:10 PM

Exclusive: Atty. Adel Tamano is new Dean of Liceo University, Cagayan de Oro City
By Taga Mindanao (http://www.mindanaoan.com/author/Mindanaoan/), on May
9, 2011

BREAKING NEWS! A first and exclusive right here on Mindanaoan.com! And
he even broke the news to this Mindanao blogger (http://www.mindanaoan.com/about-taga-mindanao) himself ;)

One of the largest universities in Mindanao now has a high profile
lawyer as one of its Deans. Liceo de Cagayan University or LDCU, the
first private, non sectarian university in Cagayan de Oro City, Mindanao, just
hired the very first Filipino Muslim scholar graduate of Harvard
University.

Atty. Adel Tamano, former President of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila (PLM), former spokesperson of the United Opposition (and last year, of the Nacionalista Party) and yes, former senatorial candidate, is now the new Dean of the College of Law of Liceo University.

“I’ve accepted the post of Dean of Liceo in CDO. I’ll be there twice a
month,” was Atty. Adel’s text message to Mindanaoan.

http://www.mindanaoan.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/adeltamano.jpg

According to Liceo de Cagayan University’s website (http://www.liceo.edu.ph), the school’s mission statement is: “/to educate the youth by instilling in them a commitment to academic excellence through a genuine interest in learning, self discipline, and
personal growth in order to develop them into fully integrated persons
and realize their own individual potentials so as to pursue professional
careers and thus become productive members of society/.”

The College of Law of Liceo de Cagayan University, meanwhile, is a
department of Liceo de Cagayan University which was founded by the late
Atty. and Mrs. Rodolfo N. Pelaez. The LDCU
College of Law (http://www.liceo.edu.ph/index.php/law.html) was formally opened on
February 4, 1955, in answer to public demand.

Among the said college’s achievements was when it produced its first
batch of lawyers in 1997 and placing fourth in passing average among the
seventy law schools throughout the country.

According to Sir Adel, he will start his “tour of duty” this June
2011, the start of the school year.

Want to take a glimpse of how wise the new Liceo dean is? Okay, okay,
he’s handsome, too! ;) Check out this video of him and his brother Sir
Aquil http://www.mindanaoan.com/2010/10/06/atty-adel-tamano-and-atty-aquil-tamano-endorse-mindanaoancom

(who’s also a well respected lawyer and who’s now one of the
Commissioners of the Games and Amusements Board…and yes, a good looking
chap as well!) endorsing what else but this humble Mindanaoan.com blog!
You won’t be sorry — so go and view the video now!

And just so you know, Atty. Adel Tamano sings really well, too! I even
sang a duet with him http://www.mindanaoan.com/2009/12/11/yes-virginia-i-sang-a-duet-with-atty-adel-tamano/
:D

Personally, I’m excited to know that someone like Sir Adel will be a
part of a university in Mindanao again. He used to teach in Mindanao
State University in Marawi City but that was years ago. His last stint as a member of the academe was when he was President
of PLM so yes, it’s truly great news to know that he will be a part of
the Mindanao academe community again :)

By the way, for media inquiries, interview requests and the like, you
may CONTACT ATTY ADEL TAMANO PUBLICIST HERE (http://www.asteriskeventsandcommunications.com/contact/).
Source: http://www.mindanaoan.com/2011/05/09/exclusive-atty-adel-tamano-is-new-dean-of-liceo-university-cagayan-de-oro-city/

Bamboo88

May 11th, 2011, 02:36 PM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Murag site sa former Sunburst Fried Chicken or Cafe Laguna...

Busa diay wala na ang Sunburst/Cafe Laguna sa old nila na site kay nag-away ang owner ug si Albino Limketkai... According sa akong source...

hala mao ba?...dawbi ang nagfranchise sa cafe laguna kay diba owner pud sa mallberry?...basin baya sirad-an na ni ketkai ang dalan padulong sa ilang hotel...hahahhaha

Rall

May 11th, 2011, 02:53 PM

hala mao ba?...dawbi ang nagfranchise sa cafe laguna kay diba owner pud sa mallberry?...basin baya sirad-an na ni ketkai ang dalan padulong sa ilang hotel...hahahhaha

last month... I stayed at Mallberry - I heard yong front desk people discussing about a wall/fence sa harap daw nila... they will transfer daw ang entrance ng hotel sa other street sa likod. ???

Bamboo88

May 11th, 2011, 03:01 PM

last month... I stayed at Mallberry - I heard yong front desk people discussing about a wall/fence sa harap daw nila... they will transfer daw ang entrance ng hotel sa other street sa likod. ???

posible jud sya na itransfer ang entrace didto sa may Osmeña St. na side...
murag diha jud na mapaingon nga koralon ni ketkai ilang current entrance karon...same sa nahitabo sa kadtong may Papa Juanito's Square sa una...pagtukod nila kay gikoral dayon ni ketkai ug taas kaayo ilang boundary ug taas na wall...so medyo dili na dayon nice ang view kung didto ka sa Papa Juanito's na side, kay kung wala pa to gikoral nice unta iyang view kay mag-atubgang man sya sa area sa rosario strip ug robinsons....

unggoi

May 11th, 2011, 03:28 PM

posible jud sya na itransfer ang entrace didto sa may Osmeña St. na side...
murag diha jud na mapaingon nga koralon ni ketkai ilang current entrance karon...same sa nahitabo sa kadtong may Papa Juanito's Square sa una...pagtukod nila kay gikoral dayon ni ketkai ug taas kaayo ilang boundary ug taas na wall...so medyo dili na dayon nice ang view kung didto ka sa Papa Juanito's na side, kay kung wala pa to gikoral nice unta iyang view kay mag-atubgang man sya sa area sa rosario strip ug robinsons....

abi nako robinson na tag iya ana? gaabang ra d i ang robinson sa lkk property?

jaysan81286

May 11th, 2011, 03:37 PM

hala mao ba?...dawbi ang nagfranchise sa cafe laguna kay diba owner pud sa mallberry?...basin baya sirad-an na ni ketkai ang dalan padulong sa ilang hotel...hahahhaha

Ang nag franchise sa Cafe Laguna and Sunburst... Possible jud na sirad-an... Ang root sa ilang away kay ang pagtukod daw ni Albino Limketkai sa Limketkai Hotel... and etc etc...

Bamboo88

May 11th, 2011, 03:49 PM

Ang nag franchise sa Cafe Laguna and Sunburst... Possible jud na sirad-an... Ang root sa ilang away kay ang pagtukod daw ni Albino Limketkai sa Limketkai Hotel... and etc etc...

mao ba? but-an pud lugar nila kung feel jud ni Ketkai magtukod ug iyang own hotel sa iyang own property? hehehe...

unggoi

May 11th, 2011, 04:24 PM

Ang nag franchise sa Cafe Laguna and Sunburst... Possible jud na sirad-an... Ang root sa ilang away kay ang pagtukod daw ni Albino Limketkai sa Limketkai Hotel... and etc etc...

dawbi kung dli ganahan ang robinson kung kuralan...kinsa man mag boot ang robinson o ang ketkai? abi nako robinson na tag iya ana.

mottymot_007

May 11th, 2011, 04:33 PM

bai, with the current technology of solar panels, it's not yet enough to power a non-experimental car. Also, the battery technology is not yet right. At the moment, GM VOLT, Tesla Cars, etc., are still using an array of lithium batteries under the car and it's huge and heavy. A single person cannot lift it. It's like the whole floor of the car.

I see, bai eng'r :) thank you sa info.... dili pa jud diay ripe ang solar panel nga technology for other usage, am i right?

Bamboo88

May 11th, 2011, 05:22 PM

dawbi kung dli ganahan ang robinson kung kuralan...kinsa man mag boot ang robinson o ang ketkai? abi nako robinson na tag iya ana.

walay pakialam ang robinsons kay likod na man pud na nga portion sa ila...
garent ra na ang robinsons sa ketkai naa man nay contrata kung pila ra katuig...

bisayadako

May 12th, 2011, 01:33 AM

I see, bai eng'r :) thank you sa info.... dili pa jud diay ripe ang solar panel nga technology for other usage, am i right?

solar panel still requires a lot of space/area (e.g. 1MW Cepalco needs a big area) to generate the power needed to run a non-experimental car. The efficient they could get out of the silicon is still low. I doubt if you can find a solar panel technology that can reach at least 50% efficiency. For a fixed location/stationary, solar panel is getting there now for daily use. But still the efficiency is low.

a couple of weeks ago, I went to a technology show here in Sydney. The "flexible" solar panel are starting to come out. You can roll it when you go and un-roll it when you want to use it. But it's still expensive, e.g. a 0.5 sq.m. flexible solar panel will cost you about $600-$800 now. But the good thing is you can carry this anywhere.

unggoi

May 12th, 2011, 01:52 AM

walay pakialam ang robinsons kay likod na man pud na nga portion sa ila...
garent ra na ang robinsons sa ketkai naa man nay contrata kung pila ra katuig...

i see..now i know, gaabang ra d i ang robinson sa ketkai. if ever dli na magpadayon ang robinson sa ketkai, well, that makes ketkai more bigger.:cheers:

burotski

May 12th, 2011, 02:02 AM

Yup! Kuralon ang likod sa Robinsons... Wa nay exit gikan sa Robinsons carpark padung sa MallBerry... Ga-lease ang Robi sa yuta sa LKK... :-)

Taegon

May 12th, 2011, 03:44 AM

Posted on May 11, 2011 08:11:36 PM

CdO moves to replace old market with modern retail center

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- The old Agora complex here used to be packed with makeshift stalls and rickety carts. A public-private sector partnership, however, has begun to transform the market and nearby bus terminal into a modern commercial center.

The Agora market -- renamed Market City -- now vaunts tiled floors and branded establishments, including the city’s first SM Savemore supermarket. Concerns have arisen, however, over the displacement of old vendors and continued vacancy of refurbished stalls.

Costing initially at least P250 million, excluding investments on facilities by locator establishments, Market City and the bus terminal are the outcome of a build-operate-transfer (BOT) scheme between the city government and Mega Integrated Agro-Livestock Farm Corp. The latter is expected to develop and operate the complex until its handover to the government after 25 years.

Of the more than 700 leasable spaces in Market City, only less than 50 are currently occupied since it has yet to be fully completed, project officials said.

Operating tenants so far include Western Union, LBC, Mang Inasal, Chooks-to-Go, Mr. Softy, Prito Paborito, Lechon Manok ni Sr. Pedro, B-MEG, and Oro Integrated Cooperative. Ace Hardware, Watsons and Jollibee are reportedly putting up outlets too.

Headed by Hong O. See, proprietor of the Ororama chain of stores, Mega Farm opened its own shop at Market City on March 18. The store, called Ororama TLP (Total Lower Price), mainly sells household items, glassware, kitchenware, and ready-to-wear clothes.

Ororama TLP comes on the heels of Savemore’s opening in October last year. The first in Mindanao and 35th in the country, Savemore -- Market City covers 3,300 square meters and cost P100 million to build.

Overall, the new Market City sprawls on 2.6 hectares of land, about a hectare allocated to the land transport terminal, currently under construction. Upon completion, the terminal would serve eastbound buses and jeepneys like before, only with more spacious waiting areas and pedestrian lanes.

A lodge for travelers would also be constructed in the following months.

CDO Tristrength Construction Corp. (CTCC) is the contractor behind the redevelopment of the Agora area since March 2009. Working alongside architects Calixto D. Tumulak and Dennis A. Villanueva, CTCC has envisioned Market City as a shopping mall-market hybrid in an open-air, single-level setting, complete with a wastewater treatment facility.

Mega Farm’s Erwin Bryan O. See said the development should now encourage tenants to “religiously” pay the rentals in exchange for the modern amenities, the shopping and transport terminal complex.

The construction of the complex, however, had attracted controversy after it displaced around 1,000 vendors, the City Economic Enterprise Department noted.

Project bigwigs were generally mum on the subject of Market City’s profitability and its capacity to absorb vendors displaced.

Melchor Lagura, the BOT project manager, declined to comment when asked about the profitability of the venture.

As yet, a casual inspection of Market City would show it to be largely unoccupied.

Many stalls, ready for locators, still remain empty or closed.

John Vincent C. Gomez, a supplies employee for Savemore, expressed a different view.

“As far as I know, the area is profitable, especially Savemore. Our store is doing particularly well in wet goods,” Mr. Gomez said.

Then again, he said the complex may suffer from the lack of vehicle parking for customers. He also expressed concern about the security in the area.

“I like Market City because of its proximity. I live nearby,” said Shine H. Andam, a shopper.

“But I think it still looks deserted,” she said. -- Gerard G. Dela Cruz

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Extra&title=CdO-moves-to-replace-old-market-with-modern-retail-center&id=31127

Taegon

May 12th, 2011, 03:45 AM

Taegon

May 12th, 2011, 03:48 AM

Posted on May 11, 2011 07:59:28 PM

Eco-friendly condo to rise in CdO

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- It’s all systems go for Northern Mindanao’s first ever 10-storey eco-friendly condominium, dubbed Primavera Residences, with construction slated to start this week.

“We’ve just attained three significant milestones these past few weeks which will enable us to proceed with the full blast construction of the Primavera Residences,” said Romulo V. Nati, president and chief executive officer of Euroasian Design & Eco-Development Corp. (Italpinas).

Mr. Nati said Primavera will also be the first green building complex in Mindanao designed with eco-friendly features such as solar power panels, optimized power usage, and maximized natural lighting and ventilation that can save up to 20% of the buildings energy consumption.

The pioneering design was executed by Italian architectural firm ITA Project, an Italian company with an established track record in “green” and sustainable architecture and design.

ITA Project, led by Mr. Nati as chief architect, was recently recognized with a “Special Energy Award” in the 2011 Design Against the Elements global architectural design competition supported by National Geographic and co-sponsored by the United Architects of the Philippines, MyShelter Foundation, San Miguel Corp., Philippine White Helmets and the Climate Change Commission.

Mr. Nati said many of the eco-friendly features of his Energy-Award winning design have previously been incorporated into Primavera Residences.

Last March 28, Italpinas reportedly signed a P130-million term loan with the Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) to partially finance the construction of Phase 1 of the project. The P200-million Primavera Residences is said to have 18,000 square meters (sq. m.) with mixed residential and commercial units divided into two phases.

Following the Landbank contract signing, Italpinas contracted Prompt Managers & Construction Services, Inc. as its construction manager on April 29.

Next, AVP Trading & Construction, a triple AAA-certified contractor was signed on as the lead contractor for the project last May 3. Arsenio B. Manuta, vice-president for operations of AVP, said the firm is currently also engaged in constructing all but two of the vertical structures for the P7-billion Laguindingan Airport in Misamis Oriental.

“The first floor is conceived to have about 750 sq. m. of commercial space, while the second floor would be let out as offices. 160 units of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and studio type residential condominium units will be located from the 3rd to the 10th,” Voltaire Antonio M. Flores, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. product manager, said.

One tower is expected to be completed by mid-2012 while another tower should be finished by July 2013, the officials said. -- Michael D. Baños

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Extra&title=Eco-friendly-condo-to-rise-in-CdO&id=31126

Taegon

May 12th, 2011, 03:50 AM

Posted on May 11, 2011 10:10:45 PM

Goat dispersal and child feeding program highlight projects in Misamis Oriental

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY -- With goats procured from Australia, entrepreneur and Rep. Peter M. Unabia (1st district, Misamis Oriental) and his friend Jerome P. Lagbas, mayor of Sugbongcogon town, established J & P Goat Farm in 2002.

The farm specializes in superior goat breeds composed of Saanen, the largest of the goat dairy breed that can produce up to one gallon of milk a day; Boer, a popular meat goat breed favored for its excellent carcass qualities and fast breeding rate; and the Anglo-Nubian, a dual purpose breed that can tolerate hot climates and has a longer breeding season than other dairy goats.

Today, their herd has grown to some 250 heads of the three breeds, and has benefitted even other barangays outside the first district of the province. The farm now supplies a goat dispersal program for Sugbongcogon and some neighboring towns that encourages goat-raising as a livelihood.

Aside from this initiative, however, Mr. Unabia’s efforts include periodic "mass feeding" that started in 2005 for undernourished children and "regular feeding" for 334 selected malnourished and severely underweight children in 18 barangays covering three municipalities over a two-month period.

"Mass feedings are conducted once a week in the municipalities of Balingasag, Balingoan, Binuangan, Lagonglong, Magasaysay, Medina, Salay, Talisayan and Gingoog City while regular feedings are conducted three times a week in the municipalities of Balingoan, Binuangan and Talisayan," said Mildred Z. Lagbas, Sugbongcogon vice-mayor.

"So far, 41,346 children from 11 day care centers and elementary schools in 687 barangays have benefitted from the project with more being included over time," she added.

Until future findings show an improvement, Rep. Unabia and his partner Mayor Lagbas said they are determined to continue and expand their goat livelihood and feeding program for their constituents in the 1st district of Misamis Oriental.

Although there are now similar feeding programs being implemented by the Department of Education, Mr. Unabia shares the general sentiment at the House, which doubts the sustainability of these initiatives since these are heavily dependent on pork barrel and donations from the private sector.

While congressmen believe the most effective way to eradicate childhood malnutrition is still through the public school network, three committees of the House are now consolidating all pending bills into a single nutrition program, which shall institutionalize a School Feeding Program with an annual allocation from the national budget to address malnutrition among school children. -- Michael D. Baños

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Extra&title=Goat-dispersal-and-child-feeding-program-highlight-projects-in-Misamis-Oriental&id=31156

kagayanon06

May 12th, 2011, 05:45 AM

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^

Murag site sa former Sunburst Fried Chicken or Cafe Laguna...

Busa diay wala na ang Sunburst/Cafe Laguna sa old nila na site kay nag-away ang owner ug si Albino Limketkai... According sa akong source...

ang ge ingun sa ko gahapon sa isa ka tenant sa sulod , e half daw ang space tapos national bookstore ug max ang sunod na mg occupy sa space .. :)

mottymot_007

May 12th, 2011, 07:01 AM

solar panel still requires a lot of space/area (e.g. 1MW Cepalco needs a big area) to generate the power needed to run a non-experimental car. The efficient they could get out of the silicon is still low. I doubt if you can find a solar panel technology that can reach at least 50% efficiency. For a fixed location/stationary, solar panel is getting there now for daily use. But still the efficiency is low.

a couple of weeks ago, I went to a technology show here in Sydney. The "flexible" solar panel are starting to come out. You can roll it when you go and un-roll it when you want to use it. But it's still expensive, e.g. a 0.5 sq.m. flexible solar panel will cost you about $600-$800 now. But the good thing is you can carry this anywhere.

thank you for the info bai eng'r. how about wind energy? i'm thinking like 50% of the power of a vehicle comes from diesel/gasolines (thus 50% savings) to make them start up and move, and 50% comes from wind (elesi) while mobile .... though it's kind of strange to see jeepneys carrying windmills on their top hahahaha... :nuts::nuts::nuts:

unggoi

May 12th, 2011, 07:39 AM

ang ge ingun sa ko gahapon sa isa ka tenant sa sulod , e half daw ang space tapos national bookstore ug max ang sunod na mg occupy sa space .. :)

kasagaran national bookstore daku og space, bahinun lugar sa tulo ang nawala nga cafe laguna.murag gamay naman cguro kung bahinun sa tulo.:D

kagayanon06

May 12th, 2011, 09:15 AM

kasagaran national bookstore daku og space, bahinun lugar sa tulo ang nawala nga cafe laguna.murag gamay naman cguro kung bahinun sa tulo.:D

no , bahinun ka duwa ang space .. national bookstore and max ang mag occupy dra sir.. :)

aislinn

May 12th, 2011, 01:45 PM

Bamboo88

May 12th, 2011, 03:01 PM

New branch na sa Max? or magtransfer ang sa D.V. Soria?

kagayanon06

May 12th, 2011, 04:40 PM

^^ basig second branch .. :D

mottymot_007

May 12th, 2011, 05:16 PM

:banana: Where is this? How is their membership fee?

hi @aislinn. this is at Tiano-Hayes streets... no membership fee. just monthly fee of P500 :)

jaysan81286

May 12th, 2011, 05:54 PM

^^ basig second branch .. :D

^^^^

Dili kaayo ko lami-an sa Max's ai... Mahal pajud... Posible pud nga mag relocate ra sila...

mottymot_007

May 13th, 2011, 01:11 AM

Last night...

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Centrio TCranes
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South Bank Plaza - Velez - Yacapin Streets
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bisayadako

May 13th, 2011, 01:32 AM

unggoi

May 13th, 2011, 03:43 AM

nice shot!:cheers:

donnex

May 13th, 2011, 03:48 AM

Posted on May 12, 2011 10:11:34 PM

Makati Med owner eyes two more hospitals

THE HEALTH care group behind conglomerate Metro Pacific Investments Corp. plans to beef up its network of five hospitals with two more this year, an official said.

“We are looking at [one or two in] Northern Luzon. We are also looking at two in Central Luzon, two in Southern Luzon and two in Northern Mindanao,” Augusto P. Palisoc, Jr., executive director and head of the hospital group, said in a chance interview at the sidelines of the conglomerate’s briefing on first-quarter results.

The group, which already owns Makati Medical, Cardinal Santos, Davao Doctors, Riverside Medical Center and Our Lady of Lourdes hospital in Sta. Mesa, had earlier said it wanted to run 15 hospitals in the next three to five years.

In the first quarter, the hospital group contributed P64 million -- up from P41 million last year -- to the P820-million consolidated net income attributable to Metro Pacific Investments, according to data released at the briefing.

An analyst reckoned that the acquisition could be geared towards developing a niche in medical tourism.

“[The expansion] is geared towards medical tourism in the long run,” Astro C. del Castillo, managing director of brokerage firm First Grade Holdings, Inc., said in a phone interview yesterday.

Metro Pacific Investments is the Philippine unit of Hong Kong’s First Pacific Co. Ltd., part owner of Philippine Long Distance Telephone Co.
Mediaquest Holdings, Inc., a unit of the telecommunication firm’s Beneficial Trust Fund, has a minority stake in BusinessWorld. -- Neil Jerome C. Morales

mottymot_007

May 13th, 2011, 05:43 AM

thanks engr and unggoi

bisayadako

May 13th, 2011, 08:45 AM

OT:

QUOTE FOR THE DAY (13 May 2011);

"After I got knocked down in that third round, I went to my seat, looked up and it was the 6th round. Listen, I don't remember the 4th or 5th round. I remember looking up like, 'What round am I in now?' I look up and it's the 6th round"- Shane Mosley interview on Fight Hype.

mottymot_007

May 13th, 2011, 10:42 AM

unggoi

May 13th, 2011, 11:38 AM

i saw a tarp last week pala, atbang sa lourdes college, likod sa old post office. i thinks its a 4 storey commercial building. actually murag karaan na xa nga tarp, murag na fade naman..

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 12:14 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Other construction projects 32
Posted on May 13, 2011 by damarre

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Here is the 32nd edition of this series and comes another set of new projects not previously posted in this blog. First is the 4-storey commercial and dormitory building along Tomas Saco-1st Street shown above.

Based on the pictures, the building is steadily rising with work now on the foundation and concrete columns.

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Below is a new residential-commercial building in Camaman-an beside Camaman-an Elementary School. Construction is now on the second floor.

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Another fuel refilling station will open soon also in Camaman-an as shown below, perhaps a small player in the oil industry.

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Below is another new 3-storey commercial building near Market City.

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Here is a small construction at Licoan fronting Shell Station just beside UCCP Church.

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The famed Del Castillo Copy Center shown below is undergoing a major renovation. Most of the city’s building blueprints are produced by this small shop which has been operating for several decades now. The copy center has relocated to another building beside it.

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Below is a new 4-storey mixed-use building near the corner of 21st and 8th street in Nazareth. It was just a small construction a couple of months back but I was surprised it has gone up quickly.

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Lastly, expansion of Pidot 1971 along Rizal-Gaerlan Streets.

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Again, there are still more new construction projects going on the city but my time is limited. I’ll post the others soon…. Construction boom in the city has awed many locals with several commercial projects which have sprouted in many areas in the city.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/project-watch-other-construction-projects-32/#more-11241

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 12:19 PM

SM City facelift now underway
Posted on May 13, 2011 by damarre

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SM City Cagayan de Oro is now undergoing a major facelift. Although the renovation and facelift project was known a couple of years back, it was just late last year that the SM City management started some works inside the mall by replacing the floor tiles, and re-coloring of the balcony around the mall’s atrium. All activities were made after mall hours so as not to disrupt mall operations.

Now, work has shifted to the mall’s exteriors with some metal cladding replacement.

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The mall’s options are limited because it is confined to the 5-hectare lot within Pueblo de Oro. Nevertheless, it still draws the expected crowd on weekdays and its being a weekend mall is still sustained though.

Despite the project, I still believe SM has to do something dramatic or drastic with the scheduled opening of Centrio in the downtown area and the on-going expansion of Limketkai Mall. What draws the crowd really is accessibility and convenience.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/sm-city-facelift-now-underway/

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 12:19 PM

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 12:20 PM

NN launchesnewly-refurbished ship
Friday, May 13, 2011

Negros Navigation Corporation, the country's largest domestic ship operator, announced that it has commissioned the newly refurbished "M/S Saint Peter the Apostle" since early this month.

NENACO vice president for passage Stephen Tagud said the ship has undergone preventive maintenance as well as upgrades for its passenger accommodation facilities for the past two months.

He added that the refurbishment and activation of M/S Saint Peter is well-timed considering that school opening, which is on June 6, is just three weeks away.

Tagud said NENACO's newly-comissioned ship will service the Manila-Bacolod-Iloilo-Cagayan de Oro route.

“Our commitment is for a better and more reliable fleet, hence the refurbishment of M/S Saint Peter," he said.

“M/S Saint Peter will be servicing the time-sensitive cargoes of our freight clients. We've also made sure that the vessel is aesthetically pleasing for our regular passengers,” Tagud said.*PNA

http://www.visayandailystar.com/2011/May/13/businessnews3.htm

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 12:28 PM

Bullish growth prospects
By DR. BERNARDO M. VILLEGAS
May 12, 2011, 11:34pm

MANILA, Philippines — Modesty aside, I am glad that some government and IMF officials agree with me that GDP growth this year can still be at 7% or above, despite the fact that many international economists have been saying that our growth will slow-down to 4.5 to 5.0%. I am no longer the only "prophet of boom" around.

The abundance of local funding, with our savings rate having gone up to 28% or more while investment is still at 17-18% of GDP, has encouraged many local investors to implement billions of pesos worth of projects in real estate and housing, energy, infrastructures, public utilities, tourism, and agribusiness.

These local investors are not waiting for the government to come out with feasibility studies that will jump-start the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) programs that the Aquino Administration is counting on. Most of these big-ticket PPP projects will see fruition only in 2012 and 2013.

Meanwhile, the engine of growth for 2011 will be investments that will be financed by the local banks that are awash with money. Fortunately, interest rates have risen only very slightly, despite the higher inflation that may exceed 5% for the whole year.

The high growth in consumer spending in 2010 has encouraged many local businesses — both big and small — to expand their production facilities. Such a trend is very obvious in the construction of low-cost and medium-cost housing for middle-income families, not only in the Metro Manila area, but also in such other urban areas as Cebu, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Dagupan, and Angeles City.

Housing and construction will continue to be the engine of growth this year. The double-digit growth in the revenues of BPO facilities has also stimulated the construction of office buildings in practically all the urban areas that have been attracting BPO companies, including smaller cities like Baguio, Dumaguete, Bacolod, and Naga. Since double-digit growth is forecast for at least the next five years in the BPO industry, the impact on real estate and construction will be sustained.

The focus of the Department of Public Works and Highways on countryside or rural infrastructure will bring economic growth to the rural poor. More farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, and other rural infrastructure are encouraging small farmers to diversify into higher-value crops such as fruits and vegetables which will add higher incomes.

The sustained growth of about 7% in the remittances of OFWs will also pump more purchasing power into the rural areas where most of the relatives of the OFWs reside. In fact, this source of income for Philippine households may be the only real source of increased consumption since political spending and pump priming from the government will be absent this year.

Exports are expected to slow down this year. Because of the problems encountered by Japan after the triple whammy of an earthquake, a tsunami, and nuclear meltdown, Philippine exports may grow only by single-digit rates compared to the more than 30% increase in 2010. The very slow recovery in the EU and the US does not help. Even if we have been increasing our exports to our neighboring countries like China in the last few years, many of these exports like car parts and electronic components are actually assembled in these countries for final shipment to the US or Japan. The Philippines has not decoupled from these developed countries. The consoling fact is that exports account for less than one-third of our GDP. Higher rates of investments can counteract the slowdown in exports.

What is also encouraging is that many members of the House of Representatives are contributing their share to the increase in local investments. I personally know a good number of them who are very active supporting local infrastructure projects like farm-to-market roads, irrigation systems, public markets, school buildings and other public works, and social services with their so-called "pork barrel." Among them are Congress persons Dennis Socrates of Puerto Princesa, Rodolfo Valencia of Oriental Mindoro, Art Defensor of Iloilo, Sonny Angara of Aurora, and Josie Limkatchiong of Negros Oriental. I am sure there are many others who are pouring funds into local infrastructure.

This trend in investments in regional public works will intensify after DILG Secretary Jesse Robredo recently issued an order to heads of LGUs to submit inventories of road in their respective jurisdictions to enable the government to help improve and repair local street networks. Financing will be taken from the Special Local Road Fund (SLRF).

A significant rise in investments from all the sources described above will more than compensate for the slow down in consumption and exports. Rising prices of oil and food products will cause consumers to be more cautious in spending. We won't see a consumer-led recovery for at least the next 12 to 18 months. GDP growth fueled by investments — as has been happening in China over the last 20 years — is more sustainable. Several years from now, people will remember 2010-2011 as the beginning of sustained growth of 7 to 9% in GDP for at least the next two decades.

We will deserve to be called a real emerging market, following the paths taken by China and India over the last decade or so. Like these two giant economies, a large population will be a distinct advantage for the Philippines to grow without being overly dependent on exports in a global economy under constant threat of a recession. For comments, my e-mail address is bvillegas@uap.edu.ph.

http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/317973/bullish-growth-prospects

dark_knight_detectve

May 13th, 2011, 02:11 PM

Ayala reports P2.45B as Q1 net income (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=3&rid=346195)

MANILA, May 13 (PNA) -- Ayala Corporation’s net income in the first quarter of 2011 grew by 16 percent to P2.45 billion due to continued expansion across new and existing markets across the country.

“We are pleased with the growth momentum of the majority of our domestic businesses,” said Ayala president and chief operating officer Fernando Zobel de Ayala.

"(The growth) will translate to increased market presence, greater exposure across a broader more diverse customer base, and a higher earnings growth trajectory for the group moving forward,” he added.

Robust revenue and earnings of its real estate business, the solid growth of its banking operations, the sustained turnaround of its telecom unit and healthy core earnings of its water business were the driving force behind its gains, enabling some of their business to recoup previous losses.

Its real estate conglomerate, Ayala Land, Inc., earned P1.6 billion, 36 percent higher than same period last year. Revenues reached P10.6 billion, up 15 percent year-on-year driven by robust residential and higher commercial leasing revenues.

It is scheduled to launch Abreeza Mall, a 53,000-square-meter shopping center at the heart of Davao. It also broke ground on its new hotel, Kukun, in Cagayan de Oro.

Banking arm Bank of the Philippine Islands, meanwhile, registered first quarter net income of P2.9 billion, up 4 percent year-on-year.

Globe Telecom sustained its turnaround and posted record quarterly revenues of P16.5 billion in the first quarter, 8 percent higher year-on-year, driven by the continued uptick in its mobile business as well as the sustained growth momentum of the broadband segment.

Mobile revenues rose by 4 percent boosted by growth in postpaid revenues and increase in prepaid.

Broadband and fixed-line revenues grew by 26 percent. Globe’s mobile subscriber base further increased to 27.3 million, a 14-percent expansion year-on-year while broadband subscribers rose by 40 percent to nearly 1.2 million.

Ayala recently acquired a 50-percent stake in Northwind Power Corporation, the operator of the first wind farm in Southeast Asia to assemble a portfolio of power assets across various technologies.

Zobel commented that these investments will ultimately form part of a portfolio that balances renewable and conventional energy sources to meet the country’s need for base load capacity.

Ayala ended the quarter with cash of nearly P28 billion. (PNA)
vcs/MPC

dark_knight_detectve

May 13th, 2011, 02:13 PM

267 PMA cadets visit Oro (http://www.goldstardailynews.com/life-style/3455-267-pma-cadets-visit-oro.html)
Friday, 13 May 2011 00:00

Members of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class 2014 perform a silent drill in front of Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar Moreno and hundreds of guess and spectators at the Pelaez Sport Complex in Cagayan de Oro City. The cadets’ visit to Cagayan de Oro is part of the curriculum enhancement of PMA, the southern cruise wherein they will visit several areas within Mindanao to promote the academy.

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ERWIN MASCARIÑAS
Correspondent

MORE than 267 cadets of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) of Class 2014 visited Cagayan de Oro City yesterday for a four-day visit as part of the school activity of the cadets and also to promote the military academy.

The assistant superintendent of PMA, Brig. Gen. Nicanor Vivar, said that the visit is a way of promoting the school and people will see firsthand the cadets and get a better picture of what the PMA is all about.

"We hope that in the future there will be more cadets who will be coming from Cagayan de Oro and the rest of Region 10. With this we also hope the people will see the academy as a ground where future leaders are molded," Vivar said.

Vivar also dismissed the notion that the visit is part of the image building of the PMA in response amidst the controversy which haunted the Armed Forces.

Vivar said that it is not even close to one percent of those who graduated from the academy who has been involved in the anomaly. Rest assured that the reputation of the academy is well intact and that this visit is a part of the cadet's activity long before the military controversy took place.

According to Maj. Gen. Victor Felix, commander of the 4th Infantry Division, people expect much from the cadets since they are trained to become leaders inside the PMA.

"As cadets you should stick to the guiding principles and values of the academy. We can't deny that some of former graduates have been struck with controversy, no matter how minor the issue but it did made a damaging mark into the institution. I urge you to stick to our values and give out the best in the service of our nation," Felix said.

The cadets met with several local government executives and performed a silent drill at 9:00 in the morning yesterday at Pelaez Sports Complex.

dark_knight_detectve

May 13th, 2011, 02:34 PM

Turkish trade group visits city today (http://www.goldstardailynews.com/northern-mindanao-%7C%7C-x/3448-turkish-trade-group-visits-city-today.html)
Thursday, 12 May 2011 00:00

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SOME 30 entrepreneurs from Turkey will arrive today for a one-day business matching with their Cagayan de Oro counterparts.
The Turkish delegation is led by Sait Ozadali, president of the Yeni Sanayici ve Is Adamlan Dernegi (loosely translated as New Industrialists and Business-men Association).
Ozadali will present business opportunities for Mindanaoan entrepreneurs with Turkey.
On behalf of the entrepre-neurs here, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) regional director Alicia Euseña, Oro Chamber president Antonio Uy and Philexport executive director Michael Ignacio will present how Turkish entrepreneurs can do business in Northern Mindanao.

The Turkish delegation was in Zamboanga City last May 9 for a similar business matching opportunity.
Here, they will be accompanied by Turkish Ambassador to the Philippines Hatice Pinar Isik and Turkish trade consul Imran Er.
The Turkish entrepreneurs in the trade mission are involved in the fields of construction, furniture and fixtures, food, textiles, lumber, agri-commodities and bio-diesel.

donnex

May 13th, 2011, 03:12 PM

nagdamgo ko last nyt nag rafting daw ko he..he..he...
siguro nga pa uwi ko......

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 05:01 PM

PIA Press Release
Friday, May 13, 2011

RP-RH policy forum set in Cag. de Oro
by Jorie C. Valcorza

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 13 (PIA) – Various multi-sectoral representatives are set to convene in the city, next week, for the “Responsible Parenthood-Reproductive Health” (RP-RH) policy forum.

The meeting is set to take place at the VIP Hotel on May 20, 8:00 AM. Some twenty participants coming from the city archdiocese were also expected to join the event.

The RP-RH forum is organized by the Philippine NGO Council on Population, Health and Welfare, Inc. (PNGOC), together with the Commission on Population (POPCOM), Philippine Legislators’ Committee on Population and Developments Foundation, Inc. (PLCPD), Forum for Family Planning and Development, Inc. and the Reproductive Health Advocacy Network (RHAN).

A leading advocate of the reproductive health care, PNGOC is an umbrella organization of 97 national and local non-government organizations (NGOs).

Meanwhile, discussions on the forum will focus on the current updates on the RP-RH bill. The consolidated version of the, now House Bill 4244 or the “Responsible Parenthood, Reproductive Health and Population Development Act of 2011 which mandates the state to support voluntary family planning and universal access to reproductive health services. (PIA 10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r10&id=32376

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 05:03 PM

PIA Press Release
Thursday, May 12, 2011

MOSCAT to align curriculum with needs of industry clientele
by Genesis V. Monterde

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 12 (PIA) – In order to align the curriculum and fit it to the needs of the industry and its clientele, the Misamis Oriental State College of Agriculture and Technology (MOSCAT) held its first stakeholders’ forum, last May 10, Tuesday, here at the Center for Lifelong Education (CLE).

Dr. Rosalito Quirino, President of MOSCAT, said it has long been planned and ambitioned to have a stakeholder’s forum involving all industries, clients in the field, and employers and recipients for their On the-Job-Training (OJT) courses.

"This is organized for the school to be informed of the demands of the industries in terms of employment," he said.

Quirino noted that, "The institution has already produced a number of graduates, but has not by any chance, pooled the employers or its alumni to discuss and revisit the curricular courses which might be essential for the improvement of its future graduates, not until now," he said.

“It seems like that the academe is working in isolation from the industry thereby producing mismatch graduates for the industry’s needs” Quirino said.

He emphasized that as a learning institution they must work hand in hand with its partner industries to establish good rapport.

He cited his observation during his visit to Europe, how the educational system was able to establish a close working relationship between the academe and the industries, among its partners, thereby ensuring the employability of its graduates.

Meanwhile, he said the forum was planned to be held even before the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) issued a memorandum order for the revision of the curriculum for Arts and Sciences Programs, as well, as with the General Education which encouraged the participation of stakeholders from parents, students, faculty members, employers, local officials, and the academic council. (PIA)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r10&id=32142

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 05:05 PM

XU students launch business training for kids, teens at SM
Saturday, 14 May 2011 00:00

THE Student Entrepreneurship Program of Xavier University will be launching and conducting a summer program called Junior Tycoons: Entrepreneurship for Kids and Teens this coming May 16 to 21 in line with its thrust to promote and advocate entrepreneurship especially among young people in the region.

This is a six-day, two hours per day summer entrepreneurship program designed to target kids and teens ages eight to 16 years old. It aims to expose kids and teens to the principles and lessons of entrepreneurship through fun games and activities that will help develop their problem solving, creativity and opportunity spotting skills.

This summer program will culminate with an actual business launching by the participants in no less than SM City Cagayan de Oro. Here, the children will really experience what it feels like to be a real entrepreneur and instill in them the real value of money and making money as well as highlighting the contrast of being a spender and an earner.

Parents are invited to let their children experience the exciting world of entrepreneurship. The program rate is P2,500 per participant inclusive of all materials that will be used in the workshops and exercises. For reservations, call or text 09228659731, 09229951714 or 09063106687 or email to juniortycoons@gmail.com or sep@xu.edu.ph and look for Don. *

http://www.goldstardailynews.com/life-style/3485-xu-students-launch-business-training-for-kids-teens-at-sm.html

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 05:08 PM

Turkish firm eyes power investment in Mindanao
Saturday, 14 May 2011 00:00

AN energy generating company in Turkey has plans to send in a power ship to Mindanao, said Oro Chamber president Antonio Uy.

In an interview with journalists after the 1st Mindanao Turkish-Filipino Businessmen Encounter last Thursday night, Uy said he has spoken with a representative of Karadeniz Powership Co. who said they are interested in investing in electricity in Mindanao.

It can be recalled that concerned stakeholders in the energy sector have warned of an impending electricity crisis if not enough power is generated in the coming years.

Uy said that, unlike diesel-run power barges which are common in the country that run up to 40MW of electricity, one power ship alone can generate as much as 600MW of electricity.

Another striking difference is that while a power barge is towed by another vessel, a power ship has its own propulsion engines.

A power ship is actually a freighter converted into a diesel-fueled power plant. Uy said that, if realized, this would definitely be a welcome development in Mindanao.

A new company established only in 2010, Karadeniz Powership Co. is now supplying two power ships in Iraq and one in Pakistan. It is a subsidiary of Karadeniz Energy Ltd., the leading electricity generating firm in Turkey.
Karadeniz is just one of 36 companies participating in a trade mission here.
Uy said another Turkish enterprise is interested in the export of coco sugar produced in Mindanao to Turkey.

Business matching specialist Paolo Yrastorza added that another Turkish company is interested to import construction materials to Mindanao and that wood coming from Mindanao is in turn exported to Turkey to be used for furniture as final product there.

Yrastorza also said they are planning to match travel agencies in Northern Mindanao with the travel agencies in Turkey for a tourist exchange program - Cagayanons who are interested to tour Turkey and Turks who are interested to visit here for a minimal cost.

Yrastorza added that beyond business, they have also secured commitments from non-government organizations in Turkey to put up a branch of their charity work here.

Uy said he is quite happy that Turkey chose Cagayan de Oro as part of their business matching mission, aside from Zamboanga City.

Uy said it was the first time for Turkish Ambassador Hatice Pinar Isik to travel outside Metro Manila.

http://www.goldstardailynews.com/business/3480-turkish-firm-eyes-power-investment-in-mindanao.html

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 05:19 PM

CDO showcase tourist spots in Manila
by: Clifford Jose Roa, CDO City Tourism Board Member

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MALL OF ASIA, PASAY, METRO MANILA, On the 6th day of the Pasundayag Northern Mindanao 2011, a showcase of the region’s best tourism spots, Cagayan de Oro City will have its turn to present the city’s tourist destinations as it hosts “Cagayan de Oro Day”.

Even as the city has just been recently declared by the Department of Tourism as the third most visited city in the Philippines in 2010 (Boracay and Camarines Sur topping the list), :applause: the city is not resting on the big leap it gained in terms of tourist arrivals. With Cagayan de Oro Day, the city will once again take the opportunity to wow the more than 200,000 shoppers in Mall Of Asia and invite everyone to visit the Whitewater Rafting Capital of the Philippines.

Mrs. Rhia Rita Abalos, who is back at the helm of the City Tourism Board, having been re-appointed by the Honorable Mayor Vicente “Dongkoy” Emano, is on hand to support the city’s campaign to be a truly world-class tourist destination.

“Before we could invite more foreigners to visit Cagayan de Oro, we must first convince the people from the Manila area”, she said.

“By showcasing the thrill of the white-water rafting’s wild rapids and the the sight and sounds of Night Cafe we are confident that this will yield a wide impact about Cagayan de Oro”, she added.

Mrs. Abalos of course is referring to the city’s flagship nerve-wracking,sun-burning, and “lets-do-it-again” white water rafting and the Night Cafe that gives one a feel that they are in Bangkok’s Kaosan Road.

Why visit Cagayan de Oro?

Ms. Imma Rae Gatuslao, the City Tourism’s Supervising Officer enumerates futher.

“Cagayan de Oro is only an hour and ten minutes’plane ride from Manila”, She quipped during our chat in the MOA’s wide expanse Music Hall. “That is a very short trip considering now that airline carriers are selling promos. Cagayan de Oro is dubbed as the “Gateway to Northern Mindanao”, so an enthralling visit to Cagayan will give them a chance to visit the nearby spots as well”, she added.

“Upon arrival in CDO, a ten-minute cab ride from Lumbia Airport to the city proper, and if by chance they took the Friday flights of the Cebu Pacific and Air Philippines, they are most welcome to join the fun in the Night Cafe and do the instant shopping in our Night Market”, she said.

“What to be sweet and chessy? take your date out in the River Taxis. A Cruise that starts at Liceo de Cagayan University up to the mouth of the Cagayan de Oro River and a part of Macajalar Bay”, she said.

Ms. Gatuslao’s office and the City Government of Cagayan de Oro in its “Cagayan de Oro City in Bloom, in Blossom and in Boom Situationer 2011″, catalogs a must in Cagayan de Oro:

A diner and a night-cap in one of the accredited hotels and restaurants of the DOT will give the visitors plenty of rest before embarking on another adventure the following day.
The Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association presents, now on its 15th year of
culinary innovation, the Kumbira 2011 which will happen on August 17-19, 2011.
Kumbira offers food and beverage competitions, cooking demonstrations and
trade exhibits.

A sidetrip to Mapawa Nature Park – choose one or all – canyoneering, water slide, and rapelling before taking on the 5-hour stretch of the White Water Rafting. Try also the Monigue Cave (it has a small yet passable opening with a six-inch airspace between ceiling and water thus requiring adventurers to submerge in order to enter), Macahambus Adventure Park – try sky bridge amidst a gigantice century old trees and view the spectacular Macahambus Gorge beneath.

For those who love greens, that is the the faiways, fore! Cagayan de Oro offers not one but two golf courses right inside the city. The Pueblo de Oro Golf and Country Club in Barangay Lumbia and Camp Evangelista Golf Club right inside the camp in Brgy. Patag.

Some tour for fun, some for adventure, for some, some reasons in one way
or another, CDO offers them too: pilgrimage – in San Augustine Metropolitan
Cathedral, Guiness book of records candidate for the biggest hat monument –
Mac Arthur Marker, the magic and the mystic of pottery – Bulua Pottery.

Like many cities, Cagayan de Oro also offers festival, perhaps a signature events that is synonymous to the city itself: Kagay-an Festival than happens in August each year. This includes: Kahimunan Trade Fair, Searh for Ms. Cagayan de oro, Higaonon Dance Festival, Golden Float Parade and the Lambagohan Fluvial Parade.

The city also offers the following museums: Capitol University Museum of Three Cultures (cultures of Marawi, Bukidnon and Northern Mindanao), La Castilla (Museum of Philippine Heirlooms and Antiques in the 20th Century) and Museo de Oro (a folkloric museum, located in Xavier University (XU), Ateneo de Cagayan.

Love to eat: try the brands that quickly associates the city with its taste: Slers Ham, Oro Ham, Pines Ham and Darling Food Products.

Want to shop? CDO has SM, Gaisano, Ororama, Limketkai and soon Ayala Centrio Mall.

With great pleasure, the people of Cagayan de Oro who’s theme is the City of Golden Friendship just like to welcome you all to enjoy the wonderful world of fun and adventures.:cheers:

http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/2011/04/cdo-showcase-tourist-spots-in-manila.html/comment-page-1#comment-208726

Taegon

May 13th, 2011, 05:22 PM

bariQ

May 13th, 2011, 05:40 PM

^^ wow i like that aggressive approach for cdo's tourism, i think we should apply that to the phils as a whole to other countries

Bamboo88

May 13th, 2011, 06:17 PM

deanrj003

May 14th, 2011, 03:18 AM

i saw a tarp last week pala, atbang sa lourdes college, likod sa old post office. i thinks its a 4 storey commercial building. actually murag karaan na xa nga tarp, murag na fade naman..

^^ murag dugay na kaau na oi !! pan.os na kaau na .. HAHAHAHA .. :lol:

unggoi

May 14th, 2011, 05:43 AM

^^ murag dugay na kaau na oi !! pan.os na kaau na .. HAHAHAHA .. :lol:

dugay na gyud d i.:lol: nilabay me sa maria reyna kagabie, tsada na kaau ang hospital.

ryxies27

May 14th, 2011, 12:28 PM

Taken from Lourdes' College Rooftop :)

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk14/ryx_ragnarok27/IMG_0688.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk14/ryx_ragnarok27/IMG_0689.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk14/ryx_ragnarok27/IMG_0693.jpg

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk14/ryx_ragnarok27/IMG_0694.jpg
pics taken by me :)

buenos-Diaz

May 14th, 2011, 01:09 PM

Taegon

May 14th, 2011, 01:17 PM

Zest Air to start CdeO-Manila flights June 26, 2011
Posted on May 13, 2011 by damarre

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/4774212895_49430de028.jpg?w=468&h=351

Zest Airways, Inc. (Zest Air), will start flying to Cagayan de Oro from Manila and back on June 26, 2011.

Based on the schedule, Zest Air will fly to Cagayan de Oro four times a week (TU/WE/FR/SA) from June 26 up to August 27 then flies daily from August 28 onwards. See their new flight schedules HERE: http://www.zestair.com.ph/zestair/downloads/flight_schedule.pdf

Zest Air will be using the Airbus 320 for their CGY-MLA flights.

This just shows the growing number of travelers and tourists to this part of the country.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/13/zest-air-to-start-cdeo-manila-flights-june-26-2011/

Taegon

May 14th, 2011, 01:19 PM

Kukun Centrio to be completed 4Q of 2012
Posted on May 14, 2011 by damarre

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/kukun.jpg?w=452&h=241

The 150-room Kukun Hotel at Centrio Mall will be completed in the fourth quarter of 2012. This was revealed during the 1st quarter 2011 Analysts’ Briefing by Ayala Land held last May 11, 2011.

The Ayala Mall is slated to open in the 1st quarter of next year so the hotel, which will be built on top of the mall, will have its own opening later in the same year.

The groundbreaking of the hotel was held last February 14, 2011 without media fanfare as construction was ongoing everywhere. It was initially reported that the hotel will have 8 floors, meaning it will be 11 storeys high since it will be built on top of the 3-level mall. However, there are rumors lately that the number of storeys for Kukun Centrio could go higher than what was initially planned.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/14/kukun-centrio-to-be-completed-4q-of-2012/#more-11453

Taegon

May 14th, 2011, 01:20 PM

marlowe_cano

May 14th, 2011, 01:20 PM

^^

magkakaroon na rin ang ZAM-MNL flight via Zest Air during that date. :banana: Yes!!!!! Goood for the riding public!!! :)

Taegon

May 14th, 2011, 01:22 PM

Davao, CDO to wrap up USAID-funded project on easier business applications
By Mindanews | Saturday| May 14, 2011 | Filed under: Top Stories

DAVAO CITY (MindaNews/13 May) – Two of Mindanao’s major cities would wrap up soon a US Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded pilot project that seeks to streamline the processing of business applications.

The project would apply new measures that will lower the cost and cut the waiting time for processing business applications, said Lou Pasawa, chief of the Davao City Field Office of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).

Davao City and Cagayan de Oro City were chosen as pilot areas in Mindanao along with six local government units in other parts of the country.

This city has already adapted, for instance, a practice that would cut processing time of basic requirements to only one hour to allow a new business to operate. The owner is then given one month to comply with the rest of the requirements of mostly national government agencies.

“The city and the DTI would also put up the one-stop window for all agencies, this time hosted by the city,” Pasawa said.

The city would also try to work out a sharing system of the databases maintained by all of its regulating bodies.

“It’s like establishing a network of all the databases,” Pasawa explained.

In the case of this city, the summary of the project would be presented in a business conference spearheaded by the Davao City Small and Medium Enterprise Development (SMED) Council, which was recently adapted by the city government through an executive order issued by Mayor Sara Duterte.

The DTI formed the unit in the 1990s to gather all the SMEs together. Now covered by an EO, “it would have its budget.”

The DTI, Pasawa added, has revised its payment scheme for business name registrations. From collecting P300 for each new establishment and every branch, the DTI would only collect P200 for every barangay level business name registrations and P300 for the city level ones, inclusive of all branches to be established.

“That means that you only have to pay P300 for a business, with say, 10 branches, when before, you have to pay P3,000 for all these branches,” he said.

“It’s part of reducing the cost of business,” he said.

“There are still a lot more being applied for better, faster, cheaper and hassle-free application,” he said.

But the DTI would also install a new measure to trim down the piling up of business name registrations. “We would require all those given the certificate to show proof that they really used the business name. Otherwise, we would cancel them.”

The USAID project aims to refine the processing of business applications in the country “to remove the perception abroad that doing business in the Philippines was a long process and expensive”.

The USAID would consolidate the experiences of the eight LGUs applying and adopting effective measures to streamline the business application processes in their localities, Pasawa said. (MindaNews)

http://www.mindanews.com/2011/05/14/davao-cdo-to-wrap-up-usaid-funded-project-on-easier-business-applications/

Taegon

May 14th, 2011, 01:26 PM

^^

magkakaroon na rin ang ZAM-MNL flight via Zest Air during that date. :banana: Yes!!!!! Goood for the riding public!!! :)

Good for ZC! :okay:

Taegon

May 14th, 2011, 01:28 PM

‘Value for money in every Pueblo de Oro home’
May 13, 2011 20:09:00
Emman Cena
Philippine Daily Inquirer

MORE THAN 20 years ago, the investment house which Guillermo Luchangco had built pinned its hopes to bright economic prospects that came on the heels of the revolution that toppled the Marcos administration.

The opportunity came when the country began to come out of the economic recession in 1987. Despite several hits and misses, Guilly, as friends call Luchangco, was one lucky man to survive all its peaks and valleys. To date, the investment firm has grown into a diversified conglomerate with P9 billion- P10 billion in assets owned and/or managed.

Through its property development arm, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. (PODC), it has also ventured into a scene where the grass seems to be greener.

With the success of its many projects, PODC can now hold a candle to many big real estate developers in the country. In its portfolio is a stellar list of the most successful industrial and science parks in the country, the renowned World Trade Center and a 360-hectare township project in Cagayan de Oro.

Where did all these achievements come from? Was luck all that was behind this investment banker who spent most of his life running companies?

http://www.inquirer.net/propertyguide/athome/view.php?db=1&article=20110513-336325

marlowe_cano

May 14th, 2011, 02:01 PM

Daily po ang mnl-cdo flight starting june26. alternate times lang. pero pagdating ng aug28, 12x weekly na flight niyo. :) 5x weekly in early morning, then 7x weekly in the afternoon. Go, CdeO! :banana:

dark_knight_detectve

May 14th, 2011, 02:26 PM

dark_knight_detectve

May 14th, 2011, 02:30 PM

michael_ray

May 14th, 2011, 07:48 PM

That space beside Aerosole in LKK Mall, is it 158 designer's blvd or charriol? I think it will open few weeks from now.

michael_ray

May 14th, 2011, 07:59 PM

^^More flights are coming to CGY. I think there 19-21 flights/day in Lumbia already.

michael_ray

May 14th, 2011, 08:26 PM

@dark spirit

May 14th, 2011, 11:48 PM

Tagal ko ng hindi nakaka-post sa thread na 'to::)

Cagayan de Oro on the upswing (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/11129-cagayan-de-oro-on-the-upswing)
SATURDAY, 14 MAY 2011 20:06
MOZART PASTRANO /SPECIAL TO THE BUSINESSMIRROR

http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/images/stories/daily_images/2011/May/05152011/top02.jpg
In Photo: Paseo del Rio in Cagayan de Oro City is registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) with official papers signed by Lilia B. de Lima, Peza director general (third from left). With her are Marc Alain P. Golez and Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez of the Zealep Group, Rogelio Guadalquever and Fruto M. Teodorico Jr., project manager.

Cagayan de Oro City–It’s not just the glorious summer heat. What’s sizzling here these days is the investment climate that’s perking up big time. Ayala Land and homegrown investors led by the Limketkai Group, Rio Verde Waterworks system, and the Pelaez family-owned Zealep Group are betting that, indeed, the future is here.

And why not? After all, the stage is now set for the city’s upswing. Opening soon is an international standard airport in Laguindingan, some 40 minutes away from the city proper. In tandem with this is the upcoming two-kilometer bridge across Panguil Bay that will connect the cities of Ozamiz, Oroquieta, and Dipolog and the rest of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte to the Lanao provinces and therefore to Cagayan de Oro City.

In the region noted by government agencies as having the highest growth rate in recent years, Cagayan de Oro is fast becoming a metropolis. It is the center of government for Region 10, or Northern Mindanao, and is the third biggest city in Mindanao, next to Davao City and Zamboanga City, having an estimated current population of almost 700,000 and a land area of 412.8 square kilometers. In terms of peace and order, this city is widely considered the most peaceful in Mindanao. In fact, it has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.

Only an hour and 15 minutes from Manila and 30 minutes from Cebu by plane, this gateway city to Northern Mindanao has updated communication and transportation facilities.

The Mindanao International Container Port is located here. When fully operational, the $2-billion Hanjin Shipyard in Villanueva and Tagoloan towns in Misamis Oriental is expected to employ 40,000 workers and 5,000 managers and executives.

SM has beefed up its presence here with a number of SaveMore outlets. Ayala is building another mall across the popular Gaisano Mall on the main highway. Limketkai Mall, the first mall in Mindanao, will unveil its new development in 2012.

Amidst all this buzz, people here are talking about the Paseo del Rio de Cagayan, a 12-hectare mixed use development project beside the historic Cagayan de Oro River and right smack in the city’s downtown center, or poblacion, a stone’s throw from the Cathedral of St. Augustine. Previously inaccessible to the general public, the land became a prime area and its commercial potential was opened up when the city government built a bridge connecting Carmen and Nazareth districts. The land is owned by the old, rich and prominent Pelaez family under the leadership of Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez, president and CEO of the Zealep Group.

In fact, Paseo del Rio de Cagayan was one of the 17 recipients of the “Models of Excellence” awards at the 2010 Philippine Real Estate Festival excelling in the community and society category for enhancing and revitalizing the quality of life of the residents, as well as the industrial and commercial zones that open up more economic opportunities

When finished, the riverside Quadrant 1 of the Paseo boasts a 304-room business hotel and a separate convention center with a seating capacity of about 3,000. Both buildings will feature an interconnected mall with cafés, restaurants, bars and movie houses.

The Riviera Hotel, whose rooms will have an unrivaled view of the river, will be operated by the Genesis Hotels and Resorts, a well-respected hotel manager under the aegis of its president, Miguel Cerqueda. The roof deck features an infinity swimming pool with an accompanying open bar. On the riverbank side, the first three levels comprising the mall will have extended verandas, where satellite stores for specialty restaurants, drinking pubs and other shops are envisioned.

The Riviera will be a mixed use 18-level building, which will house the hotel and commercial spaces.

The Zealep Convention Center, on the other hand, will be the largest in Mindanao. It has two floors for commercial spaces and one floor as convention/exhibit hall. This hall is designed to be flexible so that it can accommodate major conventions, as well as smaller affairs, such as weddings and other family and social occasions.

“Cagayan de Oro has been successfully marketed by the Department of Tourism as a convention hub, and the Zealep Convention Center fulfills the needs of such proactive tourism initiatives,” said Pelaez.

The project is only the first phase of a much bigger project, which is envisioned to become a first-class community—a city within a city, complete with all the modern and avant-garde amenities. Other establishments expected to rise in the area are high-rise offices and condotels, a mall, a high-end school, a call center
and teleservice providers, a specialty clinic or hospital, a sports complex and
other locators and offices—consistent with the incentives provided by law for Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) businesses.

The whole Paseo del Rio is duly registered with the Peza, complete with a Presidential Proclamation, while the hotel and convention center are also accredited as a Tourism Economic Zone Enterprise.

Under Peza regulations, qualified locators and other offices will be able to enjoy incentives extended by the government. Activities eligible for Peza registration and incentives at Paseo del Rio include information technology services, business processing, foreign establishments, medical tourism and other tourism-related concerns.

Masterplanned by the world-renowned Palafox Associates, the Paseo del Rio is developed by Zealep Hotels, Inc., a subsidiary of Zealep Inc., which has interests in education, banking, tourism and real estate development.
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^^
WOW! Daming ongoing projects & developments sa CdeO!:applause::applause::applause:

mottymot_007

May 15th, 2011, 03:03 AM

Muchas gracias, hermano! cuando te viene otra vez a nuestra ciudad, que te digo por favor tell us :) :banana::cheers: ¡hasta luego!:)

^^ganda ng CDO like it... na miss ko tuloy yung area na to....

^^

magkakaroon na rin ang ZAM-MNL flight via Zest Air during that date. :banana: Yes!!!!! Goood for the riding public!!! :)

good news both for ZC and CdeO, Mar :)

Now I know... Hmmm...

yea... naw yu noh :okay: tsada na Mic ba? hahaha

Tagal ko ng hindi nakaka-post sa thread na 'to::)

^^
WOW! Daming ongoing projects & developments sa CdeO!:applause::applause::applause:

Welcome back to CdeO thread, migs. Kami din matagal ding di nakakapost dito... ilang months din :):cheers:

tsadahaGyud

May 15th, 2011, 04:06 AM

"forever and a day" starring kc con. & sam mil. FEATURES the beauty of NORTHERN MINDANAO..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv3way70Jsc&feature=related

michael_ray

May 15th, 2011, 07:13 AM

burotski

May 15th, 2011, 07:36 AM

Panguil Bay Bridge... Finally! :-)

mottymot_007

May 15th, 2011, 08:10 AM

Panguil Bay Bridge... Finally! :-)

naa nay link ani doc?

mottymot_007

May 15th, 2011, 08:32 AM

by the way, kinsay naka kita ug Silent Drill sa PMA the past week? (I think last thurs or fri)... sus wa jud koy hanaw :bash:

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3163/5721462448_cb715a9464_b.jpg

i just added the pic here to save page. :)

unggoi

May 15th, 2011, 08:48 AM

ang laki talaga ng xu main campus.

btw, happy fiesta sa kauswagan!

michael_ray

May 15th, 2011, 09:01 AM

^^Beautiful shot Tom! :cheers:

burotski

May 15th, 2011, 09:27 AM

That space beside Aerosole in LKK Mall, is it 158 designer's blvd or charriol? I think it will open few weeks from now.

Klaro na ang katag pero wa pay ngalan... Murag 158 na... It's not beside Aerosoles... Naa pa 1 ka space before Aerosoles... :-)

michael_ray

May 15th, 2011, 09:39 AM

^^Right. Sa corner doc noh?

mottymot_007

May 15th, 2011, 09:56 AM

^^ thank you Mic

uptown CdeO (with u/c CDOICC in the background)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/5721046381_e881ae840f_b.jpg

boodex

May 15th, 2011, 10:04 AM

boodex

May 15th, 2011, 10:05 AM

boodex

May 15th, 2011, 10:07 AM

^^ thank you Mic

uptown CdeO (with u/c CDOICC in the background)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/5721046381_e881ae840f_b.jpg

wow...Middle Class Town...nice view...thanks bai Motty...:cheers:

michael_ray

May 15th, 2011, 12:07 PM

^^ thank you Mic

uptown CdeO (with u/c CDOICC in the background)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2089/5721046381_e881ae840f_b.jpg

Is this XE? It seems that there's a clearing at the back portion of the subdivision.

mottymot_007

May 15th, 2011, 01:10 PM

thanks bai boodex :)

donnex

May 15th, 2011, 04:59 PM

^^
‘Value for money in every Pueblo de Oro home’

By Emman Cena
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:09:00 05/13/2011

Filed Under: Lifestyle (House & Home), Real Estate

MORE THAN 20 years ago, the investment house which Guillermo Luchangco had built pinned its hopes to bright economic prospects that came on the heels of the revolution that toppled the Marcos administration.

The opportunity came when the country began to come out of the economic recession in 1987. Despite several hits and misses, Guilly, as friends call Luchangco, was one lucky man to survive all its peaks and valleys. To date, the investment firm has grown into a diversified conglomerate with P9 billion- P10 billion in assets owned and/or managed.

Through its property development arm, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. (PODC), it has also ventured into a scene where the grass seems to be greener.

With the success of its many projects, PODC can now hold a candle to many big real estate developers in the country. In its portfolio is a stellar list of the most successful industrial and science parks in the country, the renowned World Trade Center and a 360-hectare township project in Cagayan de Oro.

Where did all these achievements come from? Was luck all that was behind this investment banker who spent most of his life running companies?

Reason behind success

The success of PODC is built on its reputation of building quality projects and making sure clients are given “value for their money,” said Guilly, chair of the Investment and Capital Corp. of the Philippines Group which manages PODC, in an exclusive one-on-one with Inquirer Property.

“We do not try to be as large as other major developers because we want to be able to put distinction in each project. We don’t want to be a copycat or manufacturer of the same project just so we could put up a village.”

The company has the luxury of time, he said, making sure that it doesn’t trip over by sudden and misguided decisions. This helps them in picking and choosing what they think will be “winners.”

At the forefront of its property ventures is a masterfully planned township in the heart of Cagayan de Oro in northern Mindanao called the Pueblo de Oro Township. Literally means “town of gold,” Pueblo de Oro is home to the Pueblo Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. The township is home to everything—a premier subdivision, an SM City shopping mall, Xavier University and other exclusive residential communities.

Why Cagayan de Oro was picked owes much to the city’s bustling middle-class group than in any other areas or cities in the south. Being a trading center, the city has a large number of middle-income earners who can afford to acquire property, Guilly noted. Another reason is the city’s inherent beauty and the charm of its rolling mountains, rivers, verdant hills and valleys.PODC is replicating the township’s success in many other property developments across the country. Several housing projects have been built in Cebu, Sto. Tomas, Batangas and recently in San Fernando, Pampanga.

The grass is greener in the property scene, said Guilly, with a “substantial portion” of the ICCP group’s income coming from its real estate development arm. Thanks in part to a strong demand for residential developments, he said.

Guilly, as the chair and CEO of PODC is like a father to a baby who saw for himself how his “brainchild” has grown into a formidable player it is known today. But it was not all sunny day for the group, he related.

During the property recession at the time of Asian crisis, the group had learned to restructure its loans because properties weren’t selling very well.

“We’ve always maintained a conservative stance in our financing. I always look at our gearing ratio, how much loans we can take. We could borrow more than what we are actually borrowing but I don’t want our ratio of debt and equity to become too high,” Guilly said.

It was always a calculated risk-taking, he stressed.

As a proud “daddy” to his brainchild, Guilly talked about how he, along with team, manages to keep the Pueblo de Oro brand true to its promise of gold-standard living.

Realization

In the past years, the company was not keen on marketing abroad unlike property firms that regularly send missions to attract potential partners and buyers. Then came a time they realized 50 percent of their sales were coming from overseas Filipinos, professionals and retirees. This segment was a significant market, after all.

Now the group puts more effort into bringing their brand abroad to target the overseas market in the United Kingdom, United States and the Middle East, among others.

“Our success is built on our reputation. We didn’t have the big name of big property developers so we compete by giving quality projects and value for money in every Pueblo de Oro home,” Guilly said. “Once you lose reputation, patay ka na eh (you’re dead/finished.)”

At 71, Guilly is in no hurry to retire. He’s currently on a long-term succession planning by gradually detaching from the group’s day-to-day operations and lessening his loads. “I guide the organization, lend the benefit of my experience and advise on particular issues.”

Looking back, he said, he was proud of how far the company has gone. He revealed that in five years, his target is to double the company’s worth.

donnex

May 15th, 2011, 05:01 PM

^^Nice pics.
‘Value for money in every Pueblo de Oro home’

By Emman Cena
Philippine Daily Inquirer
First Posted 20:09:00 05/13/2011

Filed Under: Lifestyle (House & Home), Real Estate

MORE THAN 20 years ago, the investment house which Guillermo Luchangco had built pinned its hopes to bright economic prospects that came on the heels of the revolution that toppled the Marcos administration.

The opportunity came when the country began to come out of the economic recession in 1987. Despite several hits and misses, Guilly, as friends call Luchangco, was one lucky man to survive all its peaks and valleys. To date, the investment firm has grown into a diversified conglomerate with P9 billion- P10 billion in assets owned and/or managed.

Through its property development arm, Pueblo de Oro Development Corp. (PODC), it has also ventured into a scene where the grass seems to be greener.

With the success of its many projects, PODC can now hold a candle to many big real estate developers in the country. In its portfolio is a stellar list of the most successful industrial and science parks in the country, the renowned World Trade Center and a 360-hectare township project in Cagayan de Oro.

Where did all these achievements come from? Was luck all that was behind this investment banker who spent most of his life running companies?

Reason behind success

The success of PODC is built on its reputation of building quality projects and making sure clients are given “value for their money,” said Guilly, chair of the Investment and Capital Corp. of the Philippines Group which manages PODC, in an exclusive one-on-one with Inquirer Property.

“We do not try to be as large as other major developers because we want to be able to put distinction in each project. We don’t want to be a copycat or manufacturer of the same project just so we could put up a village.”

The company has the luxury of time, he said, making sure that it doesn’t trip over by sudden and misguided decisions. This helps them in picking and choosing what they think will be “winners.”

At the forefront of its property ventures is a masterfully planned township in the heart of Cagayan de Oro in northern Mindanao called the Pueblo de Oro Township. Literally means “town of gold,” Pueblo de Oro is home to the Pueblo Golf & Country Club, an 18-hole championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. The township is home to everything—a premier subdivision, an SM City shopping mall, Xavier University and other exclusive residential communities.

Why Cagayan de Oro was picked owes much to the city’s bustling middle-class group than in any other areas or cities in the south. Being a trading center, the city has a large number of middle-income earners who can afford to acquire property, Guilly noted. Another reason is the city’s inherent beauty and the charm of its rolling mountains, rivers, verdant hills and valleys.PODC is replicating the township’s success in many other property developments across the country. Several housing projects have been built in Cebu, Sto. Tomas, Batangas and recently in San Fernando, Pampanga.

The grass is greener in the property scene, said Guilly, with a “substantial portion” of the ICCP group’s income coming from its real estate development arm. Thanks in part to a strong demand for residential developments, he said.

Guilly, as the chair and CEO of PODC is like a father to a baby who saw for himself how his “brainchild” has grown into a formidable player it is known today. But it was not all sunny day for the group, he related.

During the property recession at the time of Asian crisis, the group had learned to restructure its loans because properties weren’t selling very well.

“We’ve always maintained a conservative stance in our financing. I always look at our gearing ratio, how much loans we can take. We could borrow more than what we are actually borrowing but I don’t want our ratio of debt and equity to become too high,” Guilly said.

It was always a calculated risk-taking, he stressed.

As a proud “daddy” to his brainchild, Guilly talked about how he, along with team, manages to keep the Pueblo de Oro brand true to its promise of gold-standard living.

Realization

In the past years, the company was not keen on marketing abroad unlike property firms that regularly send missions to attract potential partners and buyers. Then came a time they realized 50 percent of their sales were coming from overseas Filipinos, professionals and retirees. This segment was a significant market, after all.

Now the group puts more effort into bringing their brand abroad to target the overseas market in the United Kingdom, United States and the Middle East, among others.

“Our success is built on our reputation. We didn’t have the big name of big property developers so we compete by giving quality projects and value for money in every Pueblo de Oro home,” Guilly said. “Once you lose reputation, patay ka na eh (you’re dead/finished.)”

At 71, Guilly is in no hurry to retire. He’s currently on a long-term succession planning by gradually detaching from the group’s day-to-day operations and lessening his loads. “I guide the organization, lend the benefit of my experience and advise on particular issues.”

Looking back, he said, he was proud of how far the company has gone. He revealed that in five years, his target is to double the company’s worth.

ryxies27

May 15th, 2011, 06:21 PM

no prob sir @boodex :okay:

mottymot_007

May 16th, 2011, 02:17 AM

Taegon

May 16th, 2011, 03:44 AM

boodex

May 16th, 2011, 05:43 AM

^^ bagong pics ba eto @Damarre? 20 years na ako di nakadaan dito, parang ganun pa din sa dati ang kalsada dyan....:ohno:

unggoi

May 16th, 2011, 06:29 AM

from bacolod thread.:)

Nenaco spends $10 million for new Ro-Ro carrier
By JAMES A. LOYOLA
May 14, 2011, 1:22pm

MANILA, Philippines — Fresh from its acquisition of ATS, Nenaco embarked on another project aimed at boosting its combined Negros Navigation and SuperFerry fleet with a $10-million investment in a a roll on, roll off (Ro-Ro) vessel.

The firm said it has just acquired St. Michael the Archangel (SMA) for $8.35 million and has spent $3.65 million for extensive refurbishing and upgrading of facilities.

Among its prime features are its spacious accommodations from suite rooms to cabins and the super value and mega value accommodations that are hugely popular to budget conscious travelers.

SMA boasts of a passenger capacity of 1,929 while its cargo decks can accommodate 190 TEUs. It has a length of 150.8 meters and width of 25 meters with seven deck levels. It is supported by two sets of main engine with a combined power of 18,800kW.

The ship will be servicing two key routes with the first one being the Manila to Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Iloilo-Bacolod and Manila every Thursday while the second route will be Manila to Bacolod-Iloilo-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu then back to Manila every Monday.

“Our commitment has always been the same ever since the inception of the company in 1932 and that is to provide better and innovative services. We constantly strive to inconvenience ourselves for the absolute convenience of passengers and cargo clients’’ said Nenaco-ATS president Sulficio Tagud.

SMA is touted as a new generation FUNSHIP of the combined Negros Navigation-SuperFerry fleet. It is replete with swanky entertainment centers.

It has an event hall which doubles as a disco and comedy bar, two dining areas, viewing cum entertainment deck, a coffee shop plus convenience stores that can service passengers any time of the day.

SMA is also being primed as a training ship with the creation of two conference halls complete with state-of-the-art training facilities that becomes a welcome addition since Negros Navigation and SuperFerry are both offering HRM, Tourism and Maritime training.

bisayadako

May 16th, 2011, 07:01 AM

New Tech vs. Old Tech in running a river rapids with a little bit of the verandah.

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Uploaded by kayakdomain on May 7, 2011

This is the last rapids before the Kabula take-out in Cagayan de Oro, Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, Philippines by Kayak Domain on 19 Feb 2011.

First part of the video is the Makahambus Cave verandah, or viewing deck.

We are just doing a 2-3 hour warm up paddling in preparation for next days' river run.

The video shows a local transporting his bamboo raft to Carmen, Cagayan de Oro for sale. From here, he still needs at least 13km downstream before he can sell this bamboo. Talking about hard work.
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chuck11

May 16th, 2011, 08:14 AM

Wala ko actually kabalo if asa dapit ang site, I just saw this hiring notice. Sa hardware store sa Osmena st. ni nko nakita. Naa pay grasshoper.. :lol:

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Aimee Ylarra

May 16th, 2011, 09:47 AM

^^Di kaya sila ang new tenant dun sa dating space ng Sunburst?

Aimee Ylarra

May 16th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Good afternoon CDO! It's a gloomy day. Parang uulan na naman.

Yre

May 16th, 2011, 12:24 PM

^^ bagong pics ba eto @Damarre? 20 years na ako di nakadaan dito, parang ganun pa din sa dati ang kalsada dyan....:ohno:

Sino yan si Damarre and Taegon?

boodex

May 16th, 2011, 12:44 PM

^^hindi pards, im referring pala kay Damarre dahil galing sa kanya ang article...sorry for the confusion...:lol:

deanrj003

May 16th, 2011, 01:12 PM

Nice na kaau ang savemore kauswagan .. tsada kaau tan.awon pag gabi.e .. makita na pa jud ang sulod .. naay Ace Hardware .. hehehe ..

donnex

May 16th, 2011, 02:49 PM

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PROJECT WATCH: ETF Resortel to start construction soonPosted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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I’ve scanned a news article published in a local daily regarding ETF Resortel and Life Spot, a project which I posted a few days ago HERE. Ground breaking was held last May 7 attended by local city officials led by Vice Mayor Cesar Ian Acenas. According to the article shown above, the proposed project’s world-class amenities include a swimming pool, a zipline, children’s playground, jacuzzi, wide parking space, function hall and spa. Construction is scheduled to start within the month. Click the image for larger view

donnex

May 16th, 2011, 02:51 PM

PIA Press Release
Saturday, May 14, 2011
LGUs brace for landuse, environmental impact of Laguindingan AirportCAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 14 (PIA) --- As the completion of the Laguindingan Airport development project (LADP) nears the three contiguous municipalities of Gitagum, Laguindingan, and Alubijid have turned their attention on their land use and environmental impacts and related developments of the project.

Thus, the Regional Development Council (RDC), region 10, has created a special committee on LADP, chaired by governor Oscar Moreno of Misamis Oriental, engr. Leon M. Dacanay, Jr., director of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), region 10, said.

The special committee specifically aims to ensure the smooth operation of the Laguindingan international standard airport once it is completed in early 2012.

Dacanay said other subcommittees are also looking into the infrastructure, both internal and external, and investment and promotion requirements of the project.

Meanwhile, in a subcommittee meeting of the special RDC-10 committee on LADP held last May 11, chaired by Laguindingan mayor Oliver Ubaub, officials and staff of the three municipalities, discussed the need for a sanitary landfill for their common use among other projects for priority implementation.

However, it was learned that the Environment and Management Bureau (EMB), in the region, had already identified a site in Talao, Gitagum to be most appropriate for a sanitary landfill for this cluster of municipalities and that negotiations with the landowners are ongoing.

Other programs to be given priority attention are the watershed management to sustain adequate water supply, and integrated coastal resource management to prevent destruction of marine resources.

Also included are the riverbank protection to preserve salt beds and fishponds downstream, food security, quarantine services, and urban greening.

The body also recognized the need for complementation and harmonization of sector and comprehensive land use (CLU) plans of the three municipalities.

Dacanay said another meeting of the municipal engineers of the said municipalities, together with the EMB, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Dept. of Transportation (DOTC), Ayala Land Inc., and HANJIN is scheduled for May 25. (NEDA/PIA-10)

donnex

May 16th, 2011, 02:52 PM

PIA Press Release
Monday, May 16, 2011
Packaging innovation seen to boost food product competitiveness - DTI

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 16 (PIA) – Promoting product and packaging innovation among local food companies can boost their competitiveness.

This observation came from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), which has launched the 2011 Trendy Award Competition to search for innovations in content and packaging of new food products and applications, recently.

Conducted through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), the search also included products that exemplify successful adaptation to consumer lifestyle and preferences, as well, as readiness for local and international market requirements.

The Trendy Award has encouraged food manufacturers to develop new product concepts and packaging solutions that cater to the demands of the global market, Alicia V. Euseňa, Director of DTI-10, said.

“The increasingly competitive economic environment challenged us to continually expand and update our range of products to meet and anticipate our clients' needs," said Rosvi C. Gaetos, Executive Director of CITEM.

The competition was a component of the 8th International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines, the largest and most comprehensive food event in the country, that was conducted at the SMX Convention Center in Manila, recently.

It was open to all Philippine-based food manufacturers, suppliers, traders, and consolidators participating in the 8th IFEX Philippines who have either successfully developed new products that have not been introduced to the market, or who have existing products that have been enhanced or improved in either form, packaging, formulation, or application.

The Trendy Award competition, conceptualized in 2000, was jointly initiated by CITEM and Chef Nancy Reyes-Lumen, editor in chief of Cook Magazine, one of the leading culinary publications in the country.

"We started Trendy at a time when there was much excitement about new products being developed for export - the sense of globalization was brewing and I was seeing that [the country has] the potential to beat our Asian competitors if we only knew how to package right," said Lumen.

Entries for 2011 were judged according to the following criteria: newness of the idea, product innovation, packaging design and innovation, and market demand.

The entries underwent a preliminary screening process by a technical screening committee composed of food industry and packaging experts from the Dept. of Science and Technology-Packaging Technology Division (DOST- PTD), the Food Development Center (FDC), the Bureau of Export Trade Promotions (BETP,) the Philippine Trade Training Center (PTTC), and the San Miguel Yamamura Packaging Corporation (SMYPC). (IFEX/PIA-10)

donnex

May 16th, 2011, 02:53 PM

PIA Press Release
Friday, May 13, 2011
PMA “Siklab-Diwa” Class of 2014 graces Cag. de Oro’s Youth Interaction
Forum
by Hannah Mae S. Salugsugan

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, May 13 (PIA) -- The provincial government of Misamis Oriental and the Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) held a Youth Interaction Forum with the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) “Siklab-Diwa” Class of 2014, yesterday, May 12, at the Capitol University Gym, this city.

The forum was anchored on the theme, “Insights and Aspirations on Civilian Military Partnership in Peace Development and Nation Building.”

Organizers of the said event welcomed 267 strong military cadets from the PMA Class 2014 who came to the city to promote the academy and to support the peace initiatives of the government.

“The purpose of this whole thing, aside from promoting the academy, is to provide a fruitful learning experience for the cadets. They are being oriented with the different units of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), such as the Air Force, the Navy, and the Army,” said Lt. Col. Jose Demar A. Pauly of the PMA Civil Military Operation (CMO) staff.

They are also being oriented with the Philippine National Police (PNP) and of getting to know the people, like now, the students,” Pauly added.

Pauly, likewise, explained that the cadets undergo character, academic, military and physical development in order to become “very efficient managers of conflict-resolution.”

The second part of the program, which was commenced by PPOC Executive Director Teodoro A. Sabugaa Jr., was the interactive forum wherein the participants were grouped into teams and were asked to share about their perceptions on peace.

Results of the forum are to be consolidated and will be used to improve the peace framework of Misamis Oriental.

“This is also a peace initiative since our cadets are the ambassadors of goodwill. People can ask questions so that they will realize that the cadets are normal people as they are,” said Pauly.

Among the participants of the forum were: Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) from across the province of Misamis Oriental, Central Student Government officers and students of Capitol University, and youths of Brgy. Carmen, this city.

Others were the beneficiaries of the Special Program for Employment of Students (SPES), Archdiocesan Youth Apostolate, youth of Kalinaw Mindanao Organization and members of the Provincial Youth Development Council (PYDC). (PIA-10)

Bamboo88

May 16th, 2011, 07:29 PM

Transfer of Alae quarantine station mulled
Posted on May 15, 2011 by damarre

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The old quarantine station in Alae is set to be relocated because it falls within the territorial boundary of Cagayan de Oro City and not Bukidnon.

The boundary between Bukidnon and Cagayan de Oro City is marked by the island at the intersection of Sayre Highway and Provincial Road to Camp Phillips (shown below) and this was settled several years ago.

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Read more HERE: http://www.mindanews.com/2011/05/08/bukidnon-mulls-relocating-alae-quarantine-station/

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/15/transfer-of-alae-quarantine-station-mulled/#more-11477

Asa pud kaha nila ni ibalhin? diri mismo sa intersection? kay kung before sa intersection, part pa na sa Cagayan de Oro...then kung after pud sa intersection ibutang, dili na nila macheck ang mga sakyanan nga mopadulong sa camp phillips ug Libona dayon ma-useless ilang quarentine kay malusutan sila....para sa ako mas okay naman ang current location karon....

ryxies27

May 16th, 2011, 07:35 PM

nice bird's eye view perspective sir. are you based here in cdo? pwede ka maka join sa mga meets in the coming days?

thanks sir :)
and yes I am, I'd love to join sa meets, pero maulawon man ko hehe :lol:

Jarenz

May 17th, 2011, 12:50 AM

Toymatz

May 17th, 2011, 01:41 AM

^^Mejo lang kay mas layu-layu pa jud mi sa inyo though we really want to have the progressive state that you have. Mas younger baya mi nga dakbayan sa inyo. We all here look up to Cebu as our big brother.:)

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 04:48 AM

Gerry’s Grill to open Cagayan de Oro branch
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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Gerry’s Grill, one the largest restaurant chains in the country will soon be opening a branch in Cagayan de Oro City.

The restaurant with the Blue Marlin in its logo was started by Gerry Apolinario way back in 1997 and since then, rapidly expanded throughout the country and in the United States with 47 branches overall. Its location in Cagayan de Oro is still not known but perhaps persons close to the the local franchisee might share an info.

A job ad was posted May 12, 2011 for a Restaurant Manager in a popular online job recruitment site. As shown below, the applicant should not be more than 40 years old, should be an HRM, Food and Nutrition graduate or any business related course, and with at least 5 year(s) of working experience in dining and kitchen operations gained from a local restaurant or fast food chain, 3 years of which in managerial capacity, among others.

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In case you’re qualified, click the online job ad HERE. Further, other job openings for the branch are Assistant Managers, Purchasing Assistant, Accounting Assistant, Stockman, Line Cooks, Store Marketing Coordinator, Cashiers, Office Clerk, Maintenance Crew, Service Crew, Receptionist, Bartenders, and Food Expediter….not to mention the labor required during its construction phase.

The city may finally experience Gerry’s cooking….

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/gerrys-grill-to-open-cagayan-de-oro-branch/

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 04:49 AM

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 04:57 AM

Shuttle vans now available for Jatico Adventures
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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Shuttle vans are now available for those who seek extreme adrenaline in Cagayan de Oro City’s all-in-one adventure resort, Jatico Adventures. The vans are available on Wed-Thurs-Fri-Sat-Sunday, 8:30am to 4:30pm @ Jollibee Divisoria near the city tourism kiosk. Fare Php 50 one way, Php 50 going back. Like what Sharon Cunetasaid, “Sakay Na!”

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/shuttle-vans-now-available-for-jatico-adventures/

mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 04:59 AM

look a like sa Cebu Downtown Aerial ah

Jan, matud pa ni @betro nga inig gawas sa Pier, naa kuno syay mamatikdan nga similarity between CdeO and Cebu... Mao pud na akong nabantay kaniadto adtong sa Pier 1 pa ga dunggo ang mga passenger vessels sa Cebu... inig gawas sa Pantalan, naa pud koy makita nga similarity sa downtown sa Cebu ug CdeO... that is really why I feel at home sa Cebu (gawas nga I have relatives who reside there). :cheers:

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 05:08 AM

RANDOM SHOTS: N Hotel
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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Here are beautiful shots of newly opened N Hotel located at Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City. The hotel has received a lot of inquiries so far.

All photos taken from facebook.

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http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/random-shots-n-hotel/

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 05:09 AM

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 05:17 AM

CdeO, Turkey establish business ties
Posted on May 15, 2011 by damarre

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Turkey’s Ambassador to the Philippines Hatice Pinar Isik and her party make a courtesy call on Acting Mayor Caesar Ian Acenas and convey Turkey intent to strengthen business relations with the city of Cagayan de Oro. She discussed about possible tourism ventures and other business matters. (CIO)

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http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/15/cdeo-turkey-establish-business-ties/

marlowe_cano

May 17th, 2011, 05:30 AM

Fahdingding

May 17th, 2011, 05:32 AM

Fahdingding

May 17th, 2011, 05:34 AM

Alingatong

May 17th, 2011, 05:50 AM

Dili na gyud maantoy ang pag-uswag sa CdeO. :cheers:

TONZI

May 17th, 2011, 05:50 AM

maski unsaon og pugong! sige'ng tubo! congrats cdeo!!!

btw, i've seen laguindingan airport on or way to cdeo from bohol. klaro na kaayo ang mga suga sa airport from the standpoint sa promenade deck sa trans-asia.

Toymatz

May 17th, 2011, 06:36 AM

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:23 AM

Want more? ^^

:)

RANDOM SHOTS: More N Hotel
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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Here are more beautiful pictures of N Hotel this time showing the bedroom amenities…..all photos from facebook.

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With the city hosting a lot of conventions, seminars and similar events and with increasing tourist arrivals, the city needs a lot of similar investments.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/random-shots-more-n-hotel/#more-11517

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:25 AM

RANDOM SHOTS: More N Hotel
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/225529_1893464649457_1026753736_31823651_1149194_n.jpg

Here are more beautiful pictures of N Hotel this time showing the bedroom amenities…..all photos from facebook.

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/230659_1893468489553_1026753736_31823659_3102710_n.jpg

http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/230059_1893472409651_1026753736_31823662_7654594_n.jpg

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http://cagayandeorodev.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/222944_1893467249522_1026753736_31823658_5840169_n.jpg

With the city hosting a lot of conventions, seminars and similar events and with increasing tourist arrivals, the city needs a lot of similar investments.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/16/random-shots-more-n-hotel/#more-11517

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:32 AM

Dili na gyud maantoy ang pag-uswag sa CdeO. :cheers:

maski unsaon og pugong! sige'ng tubo! congrats cdeo!!!

Grabe ang CDO... di na jud papugong!

Mao etong dahilan oi na mikugang na ang dugo sa mukha. :lol:

One "trying hard bariotic saway at pandaot" is equivalent to more investments to come in the city. Blessing indeed ang kapalit! :lol:

unggoi

May 17th, 2011, 08:43 AM

wow N hotel the best ka!:cheers:

mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 09:46 AM

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Maayong Pag-abot sa Kagay-an

Welcome to Cagayan de Oro

Link to thread 54 (http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1309283&page=50)

TONZI

May 17th, 2011, 09:47 AM

Mao etong dahilan oi na mikugang na ang dugo sa mukha. :lol:

One "trying hard bariotic saway at pandaot" is equivalent to more investments to come in the city. Blessing indeed ang kapalit! :lol:

ok lang ang saway for as long the blessings keep on flowing..so, their deeds there keep us here afloat instead it's blessing in disquise afterall! :cheers:

mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 10:01 AM

Cagayan de Oro City Aerial Pics
May 4, 2012

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Alingatong

May 17th, 2011, 10:06 AM

^^Tsada gyud ang aerial view sa CdeO. Hapsay kaayo tan-awon. :cheers:

mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 10:07 AM

Thank you DOT for promoting Cagayan de Oro White Water Rafting at NAIA Terminal 3

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mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 10:11 AM

Centrio as of May 4, 2011

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mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 10:17 AM

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Justiniano R. Borja was the mayor of Cagayan de Oro City from 1954 to 1964. He was responsible for the economic growth and opened the Cogon Public Market in 1959. He was called the "Arsenio Lacson of Cagayan de Oro" and was appointed as city mayor in 1954. He died in his office on October 3, 1964.

Historian and anthropologist Dr. Antonio J. Montalvan II wrote that Borja was called the Arsenio Lacson of Cagayan de Oro because "he was, above all, no-nonsense. He ruled without fear or favor. He had political will. Most importantly, he remained simple and would walk to and from his office without any bodyguards. His funeral cortege, which I personally witnessed, was attended by legions of Kagay-anons, many of whom openly wept at the sight of his bier which was placed atop a decorated float. Shops and establishments were closed for business at their own behest."

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mottymot_007

May 17th, 2011, 10:33 AM

Repost :cheers:

Tagal ko ng hindi nakaka-post sa thread na 'to::)

Cagayan de Oro on the upswing (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/top-news/11129-cagayan-de-oro-on-the-upswing)
SATURDAY, 14 MAY 2011 20:06
MOZART PASTRANO /SPECIAL TO THE BUSINESSMIRROR

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In Photo: Paseo del Rio in Cagayan de Oro City is registered with the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) with official papers signed by Lilia B. de Lima, Peza director general (third from left). With her are Marc Alain P. Golez and Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez of the Zealep Group, Rogelio Guadalquever and Fruto M. Teodorico Jr., project manager.

Cagayan de Oro City–It’s not just the glorious summer heat. What’s sizzling here these days is the investment climate that’s perking up big time. Ayala Land and homegrown investors led by the Limketkai Group, Rio Verde Waterworks system, and the Pelaez family-owned Zealep Group are betting that, indeed, the future is here.

And why not? After all, the stage is now set for the city’s upswing. Opening soon is an international standard airport in Laguindingan, some 40 minutes away from the city proper. In tandem with this is the upcoming two-kilometer bridge across Panguil Bay that will connect the cities of Ozamiz, Oroquieta, and Dipolog and the rest of Misamis Occidental and Zamboanga del Norte to the Lanao provinces and therefore to Cagayan de Oro City.

In the region noted by government agencies as having the highest growth rate in recent years, Cagayan de Oro is fast becoming a metropolis. It is the center of government for Region 10, or Northern Mindanao, and is the third biggest city in Mindanao, next to Davao City and Zamboanga City, having an estimated current population of almost 700,000 and a land area of 412.8 square kilometers. In terms of peace and order, this city is widely considered the most peaceful in Mindanao. In fact, it has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.

Only an hour and 15 minutes from Manila and 30 minutes from Cebu by plane, this gateway city to Northern Mindanao has updated communication and transportation facilities.

The Mindanao International Container Port is located here. When fully operational, the $2-billion Hanjin Shipyard in Villanueva and Tagoloan towns in Misamis Oriental is expected to employ 40,000 workers and 5,000 managers and executives.

SM has beefed up its presence here with a number of SaveMore outlets. Ayala is building another mall across the popular Gaisano Mall on the main highway. Limketkai Mall, the first mall in Mindanao, will unveil its new development in 2012.

Amidst all this buzz, people here are talking about the Paseo del Rio de Cagayan, a 12-hectare mixed use development project beside the historic Cagayan de Oro River and right smack in the city’s downtown center, or poblacion, a stone’s throw from the Cathedral of St. Augustine. Previously inaccessible to the general public, the land became a prime area and its commercial potential was opened up when the city government built a bridge connecting Carmen and Nazareth districts. The land is owned by the old, rich and prominent Pelaez family under the leadership of Dr. Rafaelita P. Pelaez, president and CEO of the Zealep Group.

In fact, Paseo del Rio de Cagayan was one of the 17 recipients of the “Models of Excellence” awards at the 2010 Philippine Real Estate Festival excelling in the community and society category for enhancing and revitalizing the quality of life of the residents, as well as the industrial and commercial zones that open up more economic opportunities

When finished, the riverside Quadrant 1 of the Paseo boasts a 304-room business hotel and a separate convention center with a seating capacity of about 3,000. Both buildings will feature an interconnected mall with cafés, restaurants, bars and movie houses.

The Riviera Hotel, whose rooms will have an unrivaled view of the river, will be operated by the Genesis Hotels and Resorts, a well-respected hotel manager under the aegis of its president, Miguel Cerqueda. The roof deck features an infinity swimming pool with an accompanying open bar. On the riverbank side, the first three levels comprising the mall will have extended verandas, where satellite stores for specialty restaurants, drinking pubs and other shops are envisioned.

The Riviera will be a mixed use 18-level building, which will house the hotel and commercial spaces.

The Zealep Convention Center, on the other hand, will be the largest in Mindanao. It has two floors for commercial spaces and one floor as convention/exhibit hall. This hall is designed to be flexible so that it can accommodate major conventions, as well as smaller affairs, such as weddings and other family and social occasions.

“Cagayan de Oro has been successfully marketed by the Department of Tourism as a convention hub, and the Zealep Convention Center fulfills the needs of such proactive tourism initiatives,” said Pelaez.

The project is only the first phase of a much bigger project, which is envisioned to become a first-class community—a city within a city, complete with all the modern and avant-garde amenities. Other establishments expected to rise in the area are high-rise offices and condotels, a mall, a high-end school, a call center
and teleservice providers, a specialty clinic or hospital, a sports complex and
other locators and offices—consistent with the incentives provided by law for Philippine Economic Zone Authority (Peza) businesses.

The whole Paseo del Rio is duly registered with the Peza, complete with a Presidential Proclamation, while the hotel and convention center are also accredited as a Tourism Economic Zone Enterprise.

Under Peza regulations, qualified locators and other offices will be able to enjoy incentives extended by the government. Activities eligible for Peza registration and incentives at Paseo del Rio include information technology services, business processing, foreign establishments, medical tourism and other tourism-related concerns.

Masterplanned by the world-renowned Palafox Associates, the Paseo del Rio is developed by Zealep Hotels, Inc., a subsidiary of Zealep Inc., which has interests in education, banking, tourism and real estate development.
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WOW! Daming ongoing projects & developments sa CdeO!:applause::applause::applause:

TONZI

May 17th, 2011, 11:25 AM

New thread, new beginning. More spur of blessings to come! Congratulations to the new thread City of Gold!!! :cheers:

Alingatong

May 17th, 2011, 12:26 PM

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Centrio - Ayala Mall

donnex

May 17th, 2011, 02:01 PM

More and more progress City of Golden Opportunity!

greg diaz

May 17th, 2011, 02:02 PM

nalingaw kog tan.aw sa grasshopper.. hehe

donnex

May 17th, 2011, 02:03 PM

Repost
RANDOM SHOTS: N Hotel
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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Here are beautiful shots of newly opened N Hotel located at Kauswagan Highway, Cagayan de Oro City. The hotel has received a lot of inquiries so far.

All photos taken from facebook.

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donnex

May 17th, 2011, 02:04 PM

Repost
Want more? ^^

:)

RANDOM SHOTS: More N Hotel
Posted on May 16, 2011 by damarre

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Here are more beautiful pictures of N Hotel this time showing the bedroom amenities…..all photos from facebook.

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With the city hosting a lot of conventions, seminars and similar events and with increasing tourist arrivals, the city needs a lot of similar investments.

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dark_knight_detectve

May 17th, 2011, 02:07 PM

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jsl_bxu1206

May 17th, 2011, 02:22 PM

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burotski

May 17th, 2011, 03:02 PM

Klaro na ang katag pero wa pay ngalan... Murag 158 na... It's not beside Aerosoles... Naa pa 1 ka space before Aerosoles... :-)Charriol diay ni ang space between the rumored 158 and Aerosoles... Tom posted a pic of the "door knob" with the Charriol emblem... :-)

dark_knight_detectve

May 17th, 2011, 03:22 PM

dark_knight_detectve

May 17th, 2011, 03:26 PM

unggoi

May 17th, 2011, 06:05 PM

bagong thread na pala, congrats cdo.:cheers:

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:05 PM

LANDBANK, ItalPinas sign P130 M term loan for green condo
Posted on May 17, 2011 by damarre

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In relation to my post last May 8, 2011, here’s the official photo of the signing of a P130 million term loan between Land Bank of the Philippines and Italpinas, Euroasian Design and Development Corporation (Italpinas) to partially finance the construction of Phase 1 of Primavera Residences, an eleven (11) storey residential and commercial condominium building now rising in Pueblo de Oro Township in Cagayan de Oro City.

Read more HERE: https://www.landbank.com/newsdetails.asp?id=430#

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/17/landbank-italpinas-sign-p130-m-term-loan-for-green-condo/

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:10 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Airbridges now installed at Laguindingan Airport
Posted on May 17, 2011 by damarre

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Here are latest aerial photos (from Flickr) of Laguindingan Airport and it shows two (2) air bridges already installed and connected to the Terminal Building.

An airbridge is an enclosed, movable connector which extends from an airport terminal gate to an airplane, allowing passengers to board and disembark without having to go outside. But I believe passengers of the airport’s maiden flight will bypass the loading bridge and instead walk on the tarmac….

Anyway, another significant development can be observed with the ongoing landscaping of the vacant spaces beside the runway and the taxiways for the introduction of greenery (grass).

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Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:15 PM

Moresco-1’s annual general assembly sets on May 20
Tuesday, 17 May 2011 00:00
By POL B. DAEL

All roads lead to Laguindingan Misamis Oriental on May 20 as the Misamis Oriental-1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative will hold 43rd founding anniversary and 41st Annual General Membership Assembly themed as "Empowering consumers to make vigorous cooperative and dynamic membership".

Ms. Edna P. Diango, Institutional Service Manager of Moresco-1, said that this year's celebration would only run for a half day's affair compared to the previous years' celebration.She also said that Senator Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. will be coming as the coop's guest speaker.

She added that Senator Marcos was chosen as guest speaker because the electric cooperative wanted to find a defender of the electric cooperatives in the country considering that his father was the brain in the creation of the power cooperatives.

It was learned that the impending power crisis in Mindanao has caused headaches to power utilities and even to their consumers. Electric cooperatives like Moresco-1 wanted that this problem be address in a long term perspective and that they will not be use as sacrificial to sell power at higher cost.

Ms. Diango claimed that the increasing number of member consumers coming every time the electric cooperative holds its annual general assembly is attributed to its members' desire to know the updates of the coop's operation.It was learned that of the 119 electric cooperatives in the country, it's only Moresco-1 that draws the most number of electric consumers attending the general assembly.

Ms. Diango even said that in last year attendance around eighteen thousand member consumers were recorded.She then disclosed saying that again the electric cooperative will be giving away through raffle some electrical appliances to lucky member consumers attending the general assembly.

http://www.goldstardailynews.com/northern-mindanao-||-x/3516-moresco-1s-annual-general-assembly-sets-on-may-20.html

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:22 PM

Energy department to 'switch on' light
By Nicole J. Managbanag
Tuesday, May 17, 2011

ENERGY Secretary Jose Rene Almendras will grace Tuesday's turnover ceremony and ceremonial switching-on of the rural electrification project in Medina, Misamis Oriental.

Jerome R. Soldevilla, Steag State Power (Steag) communications officer, said residents from 16 villages mostly located in the hinterland of Claveria, Sugbongcogon, Kinoguitan, Balingoan and Medina towns, are expected to join the ceremony who are beneficiaries of the P7.35 million energization project.

Soldevilla said the Steag-funded project through the proceeds of one centavo per kilowatt-hour generated from the operations of the coal-fired power plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental, was implemented by the Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Service Cooperative (Moresco II) based in Medina, pursuant to the Department of Energy's (DOE) ER1-94 program.

The ER1-94 program or the expanded rural electrification program implemented by DOE, Soldevilla said, integrates the rural and missionary electrification efforts of the government in collaboration with the private sector, non-government organizations, and several donor-funded projects with the view to attaining total barangay electrification by 2008 and nine-percent household electrification target by 2017.

He said the program copes with the recent developments in the electric power sector. The ER Program Team was reconstituted through the DOE Circular 2006-04-003 dated April 2006.

The ER Program Team will continue to manage the implementation of rural and missionary electrification program to achieve the country's total electrification, and refocus and strengthen rural and missionary electrification through the integrated and synchronized approach.

He said Governor Oscar Moreno is expected to be with Almendras in Tuesday's affair in Medina, where most of the project beneficiaries came from.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on May 17, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/05/17/energy-department-switch-light-155904

Taegon

May 17th, 2011, 07:33 PM

XU-SEP, SM Prime to hold entrepreneurship program
Monday, May 16, 2011

THE Xavier University Student Entrepreneurship Program (XU-SEP) in partnership with SM Prime Holdings Inc. will conduct a six-day, two-hour per day summer program called “Junior Tycoons: Entrepreneurship for kids and teens” on May 16 to 21 at the Pryce Entrepreneurship Laboratory (AVR4), 2/F SBM Building of Xavier University for the first five days and at SM City Cagayan de Oro (across National Bookstore) on the sixth day.

The program hopes to promote and advocate entrepreneurship especially among the young and aims to expose kids and teens aged eight to 16 to the principles and lessons of entrepreneurship through fun-filled activities like Money Games, Accounting Games, Problem Solving Activities and Sales and Marketing Exercises that will develop their skills on problem solving, creativity and opportunity-spotting.

During the culmination, the participants will have an actual business launching at SM City to let them experience the feel of being real entrepreneurs that value money and money making and know the difference between a “Spender” and an “Earner.”

Parents may choose to let their children attend either the 10:00am to 12:00nn or 1:00pm to 3:00pm time slot for only P2,500 per participant inclusive of materials for the workshop and exercises.

For reservations, call or text 09228659731, 09229951714 or 09063106687 or send email to juniortycoons@gmail.com or sep@xu.edu.ph. (Regine Neri,XU Devcom)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/05/16/xu-sep-sm-prime-hold-entrepreneurship-program-155684

burotski

May 18th, 2011, 01:08 AM

Nothing that special, Bems... Para sa ako lang na, ha... :-)

Fahdingding

May 18th, 2011, 03:51 AM

deanrj003

May 18th, 2011, 04:18 AM

^^ nag open na ba ang aerosole sa ketkai ?? HAHAHA .. nakita na man gud nako ganina paglabay nako dd2 .. pero closed pman tanan kai sau pa kaau .. hehehe .. murag 3 kabuok mu.abrihay dd2 sa east wing ai .. LOLz .. :lol:

mottymot_007

May 18th, 2011, 05:23 AM

CM Recto Avenue
May 18, 2011

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Limketkai Hotel now rising at 8th floor? What do you think?

shadow_can2003

May 18th, 2011, 05:39 AM

Cagayan de Oro City Aerial Pics
May 4, 2012

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Wow and ganda naman nito. :cheers: Anyway ano yung development malapit sa circle? :)

boronggot

May 18th, 2011, 06:30 AM

Wow and ganda naman nito. :cheers: Anyway ano yung development malapit sa circle? :)

^^
The Riviera Hotel (Genisis) and Paseo Mall......

chuck11

May 18th, 2011, 06:51 AM

thanks for the effort bai. it was nice of you to do the honors

Welcome and salamat sad..

jaysan81286

May 18th, 2011, 07:00 AM

mottymot_007

May 18th, 2011, 09:00 AM

Slick Cafe
JR Borja, Ext.

Photos by Burotski

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burotski

May 18th, 2011, 09:03 AM

EdmundX

May 18th, 2011, 01:58 PM

CM Recto Avenue
May 18, 2011

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Limketkai Hotel now rising at 8th floor? What do you think?

Grabe na jud ang changes pud sa CDO. 2 years have passed already since I left. Hope to see the Airport will be operational soon and as well as Ayala mall. :banana::banana:

dark_knight_detectve

May 18th, 2011, 02:20 PM

CM Recto Avenue
May 18, 2011

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Limketkai Hotel now rising at 8th floor? What do you think?

captivating capture! expert naman ka bai

dark_knight_detectve

May 18th, 2011, 02:27 PM

Bamboo88

May 18th, 2011, 05:50 PM

kamulo lagi ug trabaho tong space nga gioccupy sa sunburst sa una, unsay ibutang diha? ug asa pud sila mobalhin(sunburst)?
Ang new location sa Max ug sa Gerry's Grill kay murag ready na pud paglabay nako ganiha...

Cassiopeia Tamx

May 19th, 2011, 11:16 AM

Hi there. Been reading this page for a year now. Hoping to read more updates. I might be able to share some too.

boodex

May 19th, 2011, 11:59 AM

^^You're always welcome here...and so with ur updates...:cheers:

mottymot_007

May 19th, 2011, 12:09 PM

Cassiopeia Tamx

May 19th, 2011, 02:45 PM

^^You're always welcome here...and so with ur updates...:cheers:

thank you @ boodex.:)

Cassiopeia Tamx

May 19th, 2011, 02:51 PM

Welcome to Cdeo thread @ Cassiopoeia

here's a beautiful rainbow to welcome you :cheers:

http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/225580_10150187149594484_612879483_6628581_5526323_n.jpg

earlier around 530p

unsay bisaya sa rainbow?

thank you mottymot. here's another version of my rainbow taken today in Gusa :angel1:

I dunno the visayan of rainbow, hehehe.

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/64/73/59723746/2_727382454l.jpg

dark_knight_detectve

May 19th, 2011, 03:14 PM

Hi there. Been reading this page for a year now. Hoping to read more updates. I might be able to share some too.

welcome and hope you could share some info about Cdeo and Normin. we would gladly appreciate it bai

dark_knight_detectve

May 19th, 2011, 03:16 PM

RFM

May 19th, 2011, 03:41 PM

thank you mottymot. here's another version of my rainbow taken today in Gusa :angel1:

I dunno the visayan of rainbow, hehehe.

http://photos-p.friendster.com/photos/64/73/59723746/2_727382454l.jpg

bangaw for rainbow...

Cassiopeia Tamx

May 19th, 2011, 03:45 PM

welcome and hope you could share some info about Cdeo and Normin. we would gladly appreciate it bai

thank you dark :angel1:
i'll do my best to share info about latest events in our city and Normin.

we would gladly appreciate it bai- anyway, im a girl, hehehe.

dark_knight_detectve

May 19th, 2011, 04:24 PM

thank you dark :angel1:
i'll do my best to share info about latest events in our city and Normin.

we would gladly appreciate it bai- anyway, im a girl, hehehe.

ops! sorry! daghan naman diay babae dri sa ssc cdeo. keep visiting the main thread and other threads in the projects on the rise. hope you could join our meets one of these days

boodex

May 19th, 2011, 04:35 PM

thank you dark :angel1:
i'll do my best to share info about latest events in our city and Normin.

we would gladly appreciate it bai- anyway, im a girl, hehehe.

:banana::banana::banana: mas bibo bitaw pag madami ANGELS...:cheers:

Bamboo88

May 19th, 2011, 06:41 PM

hala naa pud koy version anang rainbow na picture gahapon pagpauli nako...heheheh...

@dark spirit

May 19th, 2011, 11:16 PM

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May 20, 2011 | MANILA, PHILIPPINES

Posted on May 19, 2011 09:22:03 PM

TGIF owner plans more joints

DAVAO CITY -- Bistro Group Restaurant Concepts, Inc., which operates Italianni’s and TGI Fridays, will be introducing new foreign brand restaurants in the country in the near term.

Liza Ll. Ronquillo, Bistro Group assistant vice-president for marketing, said the list will include Bulgogi Brothers, a South Korean restaurant known for barbecued fare.

While she declined to mention the other brands so as not to preempt their entry into the Philippine market, she said these are Japanese and American food concepts.

Ms. Ronquillo went on to note that with the opening of the company’s first restaurants in the city’s Abreeza shopping mall, the company is evaluating whether it can bring more brands in the Davao region.

At present, the company is limited to expanding in Ayala-operated malls.

It plans to also open an outlet next year in Cagayan de Oro City where Ayala’s second Mindanao mall would open.

This city’s Italianni’s restaurant is the company’s 15th branch, while TGI Fridays is its 12th in the country. The company invested about P50 million for the two branches, she said. -- Carmelito Q. Francisco

mottymot_007

May 20th, 2011, 01:47 AM

@dark_spirit: thank God it's Friday! :)

bisayadako

May 20th, 2011, 02:52 AM

CDO Kayaker Action Cam (Kayak Domain) POV

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Uploaded by onealkayak on May 15, 2011

ONeal of Cagayan de Oro Kayakers' headcam 720p mounted on his Dagger RX-6.9 sit-in white water kayak. Special thanks to Kayak Domain. The action was taken May 15, 2011 during the fun run from Cabula to Taguanao, Cagayan de Oro City river.
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burotski

May 20th, 2011, 06:14 AM

bangaw for rainbow...

Bangaw? Di ba dako man na nga langaw o Lagum? He! He! He! :-)

mottymot_007

May 20th, 2011, 06:27 AM

Bangaw? Di ba dako man na nga langaw o Lagum? He! He! He! :-)

Lagong ang akong nabaw-an ana doc

http://a2.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/13759_182414359483_612879483_2707260_1588038_n.jpg

:lol:

burotski

May 20th, 2011, 06:31 AM

begeeeeg! na-wengeg jud diay sya kay nakalimut na man sya sa 4th and 5th round hahahaha

Maayo pa wa gibalik ang pangisip ni Mosley... Wa unta siya nag-sige ug dagan! Ha! Ha! Ha! :-)

deanrj003

May 20th, 2011, 07:09 AM

^^ kaluod !! naa jui picture !! :rofl: lage .. lagong man na .. HAHAHA .. OT na ..

RFM

May 20th, 2011, 07:27 AM

Bangaw? Di ba dako man na nga langaw o Lagum? He! He! He! :-)

Yes you are correct @burotski. Bangaw in Tagalog is a big fly (dagko nga langaw or Lagung) but Bangaw in Visayan is a Rainbow.

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 08:49 AM

Attractions of Cagayan de Oro
By Fr. EMETERIO BARCELON, SJ
May 20, 2011, 1:10am

MANILA, Philippines — White water rafting and zip line thrills draw visitors to Cagayan de Oro. Amazing how word of mouth advertising goes a long way if you have something good. Jumping off the bridge and using rubber rafts on the Cagayan river has been an attraction for four or five years now but the zip line in Dahilayan, about an hour from the city past thousands of hectares of pineapple fields and up the mountain with its pine trees, has been available only the past year.

Going east for about two hours brings the tourist to Camiguin Island with its beaches, hot springs, and waterfalls. This has been an immemorial paradise, especially when speed boats were available from the city directly to the docks of Camiguin. The island boasts of seven volcanoes, a sunken cemetery with only the cross of an old church sticking out. It is away from the pollution of the cities and historically the stepping stone for migration from the Visayas to Mindanao. Curiously most important families of CdO invariably have roots in Camiguin.

Going west also for another two hours the tourist reaches Iligan City, the place of Maria Cristina Falls. The visitor no longer sees the majestic ribbon of water coming down the falls because its flow has been harnessed by a series of hydro electric turbines to provide cheap electricity for all of Mindanao for a half century now. It tremendous power and majesty can still be experienced when National Power opens its gates on Sunday mornings for a show of thunderous flow. A little farther is Tinago falls and its lake of beauty.

Going south into Bukidnon, again for another two hours, one reaches Malaybalay after crossing three deep ravines. The last bridge crosses Polangui River towering about ten stories above the river. This Valencia plain now has rich rice and sugar fields instead of tall trees of 50 years ago. This plateau is a good substitute for Baguio and Tagaytay since now it is as easy to hop into a plane and reach Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon for the same amount of time and cost as motoring over Central Luzon. Maramag on this plateau has an artificial lake created with the damming of the Polangui for hydro power. The Polangui River moves southwest to become the Rio Grande de Mindanao that exits into the sea at Cotabato City. From the Valencia plains, one reaches Davao with its fields and fields of coconut and bananas.

Not too near but potentially a tourist destination is Siargao Island with its worldclass surfing waves. Also potential is Aposakahoy in Claveria, Misamis Oriental, with temperatures that drop to 20 degrees centigrade at noon time.

Again it is only two hours from Cagayan de Oro on concrete roads half the way and on all-weather roads the other half. Not so cold but compensated with the beauty of sharp mountains is Malitbog, Bukidnon. Only two hours from Cagayan de Oro, Malitbog town is an ideal vacation spot. Cagayan de Oro as the gateway to Mindanao beckons the visitor from Luzon and the Visayas to come. Of course, foreigners are also welcome.

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http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/319053/attractions-cagayan-de-oro

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Cebu Pacific to upgrade aircraft for Cebu-CdeO-Cebu flights; more Manila-CdeO-Manila flights
Posted on May 19, 2011 by damarre

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Effective October 14, 2011, additional seats will be given to the Cebu-Cagayan de Oro-Cebu route as Cebu Pacific upgrades its route aircraft from an ATR 72-500 to an Airbus A319. It will also increase flights for its Manila-Cagayan de Oro-Manila route from 6x to 7x daily.

The move is in line with the airline’s continued commitment to promote tourism and economy in the destinations it flies with Cagayan de Oro City as among the popular tourist destinations in the country.

Below are photos of Airbus A319.

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Read more HERE: http://www.cebupacificair.com/aboutus/press/2011/05182011b.html

Flights from Cagayan de Oro to Manila have also increased in the past months as the last Cebu Pacific flight leaves Lumbia Airport at 9:30 pm.

See latest flight schedules HERE: http://www.cebupacificair.com/flights-and-fares/flight_sked/Domestic%20Schedule%20March%2027,%202011%20-%20UFN%20%28041111%29.pdf

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 08:54 AM

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 08:56 AM

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 08:59 AM

Largest Chinese exporter of solar module line equipment mulling CdeO venture
Posted on May 20, 2011 by damarre

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Zhuhai Baixin Machinery Company Ltd., the biggest exporter (2008, 2009, 2010) and one of the biggest manufacturers of solar module line equipments in mainland China is reportedly interested in investing in Cagayan de Oro City.

Read more HERE: http://www.cagayandeoro.gov.ph/?page=news&id=2044

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/20/chinese-firm-mulling-cdeo-venture/

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 09:02 AM

STEAG gets grant for GIS project
Posted on May 19, 2011 by damarre

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STEAG State Power Inc. has secured a financial grant of P16 million to establish an integrated Community-Based Monitoring System with Geographic Information System in Misamis Oriental an Cagayan de Oro City.

Read more HERE:http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/05/18/power-firm-secures-financial-grant-156267

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/19/steag-gets-grant-for-gis-project/

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 09:07 AM

Vjandep website now amplified
Posted on May 18, 2011 by damarre

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Vjandep, one of the favorite “pasalubong” from this part of the country has its website “amplified”. Shown above is a screenshot of the website showing its products, history, contact numbers, and awards and recognition of the famous delicious pastel from Camiguin.

Visit Vjandep at www.vjandep.com

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/18/vjandep-website-now-online/

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 09:11 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Savemore Kauswagan to open May 20
Posted on May 18, 2011 by damarre

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Savemore Kauswagan, probably the biggest branch of SM’s stand alone grocery store in the city will open this Friday, May 20 at 3:00 pm.

It was around 8:00 in the evening when I passed by the area tonight and they’re still busy inside preparing for the grand opening in 2 days time. As shown, the main entrance is along the highway and you can see the interior which is quite spacious. Renovation of the former Makro store was quite fast and took just 2 months.

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Its bright lights has illuminated the area outside.

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Shots below taken from across the highway.

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Come Friday, this will be 3rd Savemore in Cagayan de Oro City.

http://cagayandeorodev.wordpress.com/2011/05/18/project-watch-savemore-kauswagan-to-open-may-20/

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 09:12 AM

Taegon

May 20th, 2011, 09:15 AM

FITS to power-up solar, renewables
BY PAUL ICAMINA
FRIDAY MAY 20, 2011 PHILIPPINES

The feed-in tariff (FIT) rate proposed this week is expected to kick-start the rise of solar power in the country.

FIT is a policy mechanism to promote the adoption of renewable energy.

It is the basis for which consumers pay a FIT allowance per kilowatt hour, in effect guaranteeing or subsidizing renewable energy producers the price of the power they put into the grid.

FIT should have been in place last August and the delay has put both investors and technology suppliers at bay.

The delay was hurting plans to expand the capacity of its solar power farm, Ramon C. Abaya, Chairman of the Cagayan Electric Power & Light Company (CEPALCO) told Malaya Business Insight earlier.

CEPALCO runs a 1-Megawatt (MW) solar farm, the country’s first, in Cagayan DE Oro City. It plans to expand capacity to 20 MW, starting with the construction of a 10-MW plant in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

The 10-MW solar power plant is worth about €25 million (US$ 35 million).

"Without FIT, it doesn’t make sense to proceed," Alexander Lenz, Conergy President for Southeast Asia & Middle East, also said earlier. "FIT determines profitability, without which we can’t do the calculations."

Conergy officials were in Manila recently to familiarize key players on how to maximize profit and output and mitigate risks for solar photovoltaic power plants.

It is one of the biggest manufacturers of solar power plant components in Germany; it manufactures solar panels, inverters and mounting systems from its own facilities.

According to the United Nations Environment Program, a nuclear power plant can take 10-15 years to build while a coal-fired power station around five year. Mid-size solar plants of 5 to 10 megawatts, however, are now taking only about three months to get from the planning stage to construction.

Hendrik Bohne , Conergy Director of Sales for South East Asia & Middle East, estimates it takes about 18 months from the signing of a power purchase agreement to commercial operations, which includes approximately three months construction time for a 1-MW solar power plant and 8-9 months for a 10-MW plant.

"FIT will have to be in place before CEPALCO makes the final decision," he said.

FIT rates are in place in many countries where renewable energy is taking off. Thailand, now Southeast Asia ‘s biggest solar power producer and eyeing 3 gigawatts of it, has had it for close to two years now.

Malaysia will adopt its own version by June or July; it will install 29-MW of solar installations starting this year.

After adopting a fit structure in 2004, Spain became the largest solar photovoltaic market in 2007, installing almost half of the photovoltaic systems in the world by 2008.

Because the FIT rate started high, many investors jumped in and made very good money.

Spain had to drastically reduce its FIT rate for solar power and put installation caps in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis; the solar market crashed, from 2.6 gigawatts of new installed capacity in 2008 to a maximum of only 500 megawatts per year today .

In the next three years, the Philippines wants to install 100 megawatts of solar power capacity.

Solar power is now a very viable proposition because its price has gone down to very affordable levels.

"It will take a couple of years before grid parity is achieved in the Philippines, more than the three to four years expected grid parity, for example, in Southern Italy or California," said Lenz.

"Solar power costs have generally gone down because the market is more competitive. Now it costs 2.5 euros per watt peak, or 2.5 million euros per 1 MW. In Spain in 2008, the cost was 7 million euros for a 1-MW solar farm," Lenz said, adding the cost has decreased by about 20 percent in recent years.

After a strong growth in 2010, the global photovoltaic market is expected to stabilize in the next years, added Bohne.

Among the drivers are fast deployment, increasingly cost competitiveness and proven technology.

The advantages are many: modular installations from small scale and upwards, very limited operation and maintenance overhead, long-term insurance that guarantees the amount of electricity generated, high bankability and stable returns.

There are many criteria to consider before going solar, Bohne said.

For example, the power guarantee duration should at minimum be 90 percent for 12 years.

Conergy gives output insurance that guarantees how much power is generated. A guaranteed power output of the system is necessary to ensure the long term reliability of the electricity supply.

"The beauty of a solar project is that it is predictable and sunlight is stable. The energy yield is predictable and regular, and returns are known well in advance," said Emmanuel Guyot, Conergy Director of Project Development Asia Pacific and Middle East .

"The technology is simple and passive, with low maintenance, and the module lifespan is 25 years. Because the risks are very limited, it is very attractive."

"Many players are getting in but many of them are not well versed," said Lenz. "Some banks for example don’t know the proper risk assessment of photovoltaic projects."

He said the right systems, partner, finance and criteria must be looked at and "local banks are new to these."

http://www.malaya.com.ph/may20/envi1.html