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Constellation2k

August 6th, 2011, 01:50 PM

2011 Little Olympics opens Saturday in Oro
Saturday, August 6, 2011

HUNDREDS of student athletes in Mindanao gather in Cagayan de Oro City today, Saturday, as one of the biggest and most anticipated sporting events of the year formally opens at Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center.

The Mindanao Milo Little Olympics 2011, now entering its 23rd year, desires to make young athletes become champions in life.

Reigning champions City Central School in elementary level and Corpus Christi in secondary level lead around 40 public and private schools from all over Mindanao seeing action in at least 12 sports disciplines.
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These are swimming, athletics, badminton, chess, football, gymnastics, lawn tennis, sepak takraw, table tennis, taekwondo, volleyball and scrabble.

Misamis Oriental Governor Oscar S. Moreno will be on hand to grace this afternoon's opening ceremony along with Msgr. Elmer Abacahin, the parish priest of Alubijid; School Division Superintendent Dr. Myrna S. Motoomull, Milo Sports Executive Andrew Q. Neri; and Regional Director Luz S. Almeda of the Department of Education in Northern Mindanao.

Last year's five outstanding athletes in each division will have a torch relay for the Lighting of the Milo Little Olympics Friendship Urn.

Event organizer Megdonio R. Llamera said the showdown of athletes, cheerdance competition and drum and lyre exhibition will also take centerstage before the Milo sporting buffs who are expected to fill the main grandstand of Pelaez Sports Center.

"Just like in the past, we are expecting schools from as far as Davao, Cotabato and Tangub to join this year's edition of the Milo Little Olympics," Llamera said. (LLS)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 06, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/sports/2011/08/06/2011-little-olympics-opens-saturday-oro-171303

Constellation2k

August 6th, 2011, 01:53 PM

Oro to host Dunlop netfest on Aug. 13-15
Saturday, August 6, 2011

CAGAYAN de Oro will play host to the 1st leg of Dunlop Mindanao Junior Tennis Series on August 13-15 at the Nazareth Lawn Tennis Club.

Local organizer, lawyer Tibs Palasan said Dunlop's kick-off staging of its Mindanao series -- which also has similar legs in Zamboanga City (October 8-10) and Davao City (December 26-30) -- will serve as major sports highlight of the Kagay-an Festival.

Events on tap are the 10 years and under unisex, 12 years and under, 14 years and under and 16 years and under -- all for boys and girls -- and the 18 years and under girls bracket. (LLS)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 06, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/sports/2011/08/06/oro-host-dunlop-netfest-aug-13-15-171304

dark_knight_detectve

August 6th, 2011, 02:08 PM

dark_knight_detectve

August 6th, 2011, 02:54 PM

Pueblo de Oro ramps up 'Green Initiative' with Primavera Residences Grand Launch (http://www.kagay-an.com/articles.php?key=1536)

By Mike Banos

Cagayan de Oro city's biggest real estate development ramped up its "Green Initiative" with the grand launch of Mindanao's first eco-friendly condominium Tuesday, July 5 at the 360-hectare Pueblo de Oro Township.
“Primavera Residences complements other green efforts in the Pueblo de Oro Township, including the 40-hectare Pueblo Urban Rainforest and the electric shuttles serving Township residents, making Pueblo the benchmark for eco-friendly developments in Cagayan de Oro,” said Pueblo de Oro Vice President-General Manager Rodolfo L. Meñes.

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Shown cutting the ceremonial ribbon during the July 5 Grand Launch of Primavera Residences are the ff (L-R); Chairman Joey Leviste, ItalPinas; VP-Ops Syntax Manuta, AVP Construction, Gov. Oscar S. Moreno; Arch. Romolo P. Nati, President, ItalPinas and Rommel Leuterio, president, Pueblo de Oro Dev. Corp.

The 40-hectare Pueblo Urban Rainforest will eventually contain 30,000 "wildlings" or endemic tree species purchased from the Mt. Kitanglad National Park in Bukidnon. For every wilding planted in the Pueblo Urban Rainforest, a counterpart wildling would be planted in Mt. Kitanglad as PODC’s contribution to conserving the country’s biodiversity.

Primavera Residences is a 10-storey twin-tower Italian-designed condominium designed by ITA Project, an architectural design firm based in Rome, Italy with a solid reputation for award winning eco-friendly buildings, and developed by ItalPinas (ITPI Euro Design and Eco-Development Corporation), a Filipino-Italian joint venture and sustaining member of the Philippines Green Building Council.

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Blessing of the Primavera Residences work site.

"We used passive elements in designing Primavera such as cross-ventilation, chimney effect, building orientation, an inner green courtyard and terrace, brise soleil (louvers) and extended awnings to maximize natural light and shadow,” said Architect Romolo V. Nati, president and CEO of ItalPinas, whose entry was cited with a “Special Energy Award” in the recent Design Against the Elements (DAtE) global architectural competition. “These design elements combine to complement each other to bring down the temperature in the building that it remains cool even in hot summer months to lessen the need for air conditioning.”

Mr. Nati estimates Primavera’s passive design elements could reduce energy consumption for air conditioning from kWh/mg Year 224.4 to kWh/mg Year 121.1 which translates to approximately 32% less cooling energy consumption or around 20% total energy consumption, directly benefiting condominium residents.

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Pueblo de Oro President Rommel Leuterio chats with ItalPinas President Romolo V. Nati and MyShelter Foundation Founder and Executive Director Illac Angelo Diaz.

On top of these passive design elements, Mr. Nati said Primavera Residences would also be tapping solar energy on its rooftop with the use of photovoltaic cells that would produce around 150 kilowatts peak renewable energy from its two towers.

When the “Net Metering Law” will be implemented in Mindanao in the next two years in our estimate, the photovoltaic cells will feed electricity to the local distribution utility grid, Mr. Nati said.

“At the end of each billing period, this electricity produced will be deducted from the condominium’s electric bill, further reducing the individual electric bill of each resident,” he said. “While waiting for the Net Metering Law to be approved, we will be using the energy produced from the solar cells to directly power the common and shared areas of Primavera.”

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Riding the ejeepney to the work site.

The Primavera Residences’ business plan had previously been cited as one of the most promising clean energy investment opportunities in the Philippines during the 2nd annual Philippines Clean Energy Investor Forum hosted by the Climate Technology Initiative-Private Financing Advisory Network (CTI-PFAN) at the Edsa Shangri-la Hotel in Manila last year.

The forum sought to find a common platform to determine the best investment opportunities in the country's clean energy sector.

CTI-PFAN noted Primavera Residences business plan had a high degree of social and environmental stewardship, high potential to scale-up, an excellent management teams and cutting edge technology.

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ItalPinas Chair Joey Leviste chats with PODC Pres. Rommel Leuterio aboard the ejeepney.

"I am happy to know the tenets of sustainable architecture are now being practiced in the provinces as evidenced by the Primavera Residences," said Illac Angelo Diaz, DAtE organizer, who came to Cagayan de Oro to grace the inauguration. Mr. Diaz, named one of the Ten Outstanding Persons of the World in 2006 by Jaycees International, organized DAtE as a global architectural competition to design shelters for the poorest of the poor at the "Base of the Pyramid".

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August 6th, 2011, 11:25 PM

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michael_ray

August 7th, 2011, 04:39 AM

NEW STORES AT LIMKETKAI MALL

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August 7th, 2011, 04:39 AM

ryxies27

August 7th, 2011, 06:12 AM

^^Diba ikaw kanang ikaduhang picture?

nope hehe :)

michael_ray

August 7th, 2011, 11:21 AM

From a classmate's FB Pics:

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michael_ray

August 7th, 2011, 11:32 AM

Hello SSC CdeO!!! Padayun sa Pag-Uswag!!! Good Morning to All...

@michael_ray, @motty, @bamboo and the rest!!! Go lang ng Go!!! :)

Hi @sugarfairy! It's nice to see you here! Yeah, go lang ng go! :)

Batang Mindanao

August 7th, 2011, 01:15 PM

Batang Mindanao

August 7th, 2011, 01:17 PM

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Nice one,,,kaingon ko ug new office ni sya sa DPWH kay itlog mo noy orange man kau ang color,,,:lol::lol::lol:

Batang Mindanao

August 7th, 2011, 01:20 PM

kanus-a man ninyo na paliton aron matukuran na :rofl:
bams.. himoa unya kong internet attendant ha? hehehe :banana:

Cnsya na Bai,Nivramster kay according ni Bai,Bamboo88 mga 16 yrs old dw amo kuhaon nga attendant unya ipok kau ug palda aron kada tuwad kita kau ang camera,,,,:lol::bash::lol::bash:

dark_knight_detectve

August 7th, 2011, 02:25 PM

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^^ GOOD NEWS straight from VYE's mouth! ANDREW TAN'S MEGAWORLD will start soon in INDAHAG. Ayala will also put up a high-end investment, still in Indahag. Giconfirm niya ang TUNE Hotel in C.M. Recto, and the new owner of the "to be abandoned" COKE PLANT is still kept secret. Exciting!!! Sure na ang Puerto naay Gaisano e put up. Congrats!

^^Mr. Andrew Tan might put up another business park kay sa pagkaingon ni emano, dako jud daw kaayo ni nga investment kaning MEGAWORLD diri sa CDO. Cheers to Emano for your dedication and contributions to this city! :cheers:

maybe megaworld is planning to build mall and a few vertical condos in indahag. as for ayala, i think they'll start their community center. not 100% sure though because they might build something far better than that

dark_knight_detectve

August 7th, 2011, 02:58 PM

PHL tourism department: Tourist cops ready (http://www.gmanews.tv/story/228686/nation/phl-tourism-department-tourist-cops-ready)
08/07/2011 | 09:03 AM
The Department of Tourism (DOT) has declared its relaunched Tourism Oriented Police for Community Order and Protection (TOP COP) program in full swing.

According to the DOT, it has completed the first phase of the TOP COP training courses, benefiting 1,226 police officers nationwide.

“We hope to encourage more tourists to visit the country with this added commitment to their safety and security," Tourism Secretary Alberto Lim said in a news release on the government portal.

The first phase of the training program covered topics on tourism orientation and basic customer relations, and was conducted from November 2010 to May 2011.

It focused on police assigned in top tourist destinations, including:

* Metro Manila

* Cebu

* Albay

* Baguio City

* Bohol

* Boracay Island

* Cagayan Valley

* Davao City

* Ilocos Norte

* Negros Oriental

* Northern Mindanao (Cagayan de Oro and Camiguin)

* Puerto Galera

* Puerto Princesa City

* Zambales

Additional trainings were also be held in Caraga Region and General Santos City in Mindanao, and in Eastern Visayas. The trainings will be conducted with the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Aviation Security Group.

Tourist police have been deployed in Metro Manila, Baguio City, Boracay Island, Bohol, Donsol in Sorsogon, Dumaguete, and Embarcadero in Legaspi.

Phase II trainings – from July until November 2011 in the same top tourist destinations – will cover topics on police matters, crisis management, and first aid.

Last month, 50 officers based in Metro Manila finished the second phase while some 50 more will be trained in Region III at Camp Conrado Yap in Iba, Zambales this week.

Also last week, 20 new bicycles were turned over by Lim to the Manila Police District (MPD) Tourist Police led by Captain Jovan Sicat to be used in securing Manila’s tourist spots.

“We hope that this civic-oriented attitude continues as we heighten awareness and vigilance towards tourist safety and security," Lim said.

Meanwhile, the DOT foresees wider implementation of Supreme Court Administrative Order No. 19-2011, which provides for the establishment of night courts dedicated to resolving criminal cases involving tourists.

The Metropolitan Trial Courts of Pasay and Makati are the first to comply with the Order. — LBG, GMA News

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August 7th, 2011, 03:12 PM

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dark_knight_detectve

August 7th, 2011, 03:18 PM

MisOr recorded 350% hike in 2010 investments (http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/home/regions/14678-misor-recorded-350-hike-in-2010-investments)
Thursday, 04 August 2011 19:16 Butch D. Enerio / Correspondent
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CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—Misamis Oriental was a winner in terms of investments in 2010, said the Regional Development Council (RDC) in northern Mindanao that recorded a 350-percent increase in investments in the province, more than three times the level that the province generated in 2009.

The RDC report stated that except for Bukidnon, all the provinces in the region posted increases in investments as monitored by the Department of Trade and Industry.

The high level of investments in Bukidnon in 2009 brought about by the expansion of banana plantations, among others, did not happen in 2010, thus the slowing down of investments recorded for the year.

Leandro Jose Catarata, Economic Development Committee chairman of RDC-10, said that 2010 was a better year for the region owing to the P11.9 billion worth of investments it generated for the year. This was a marked improvement from the P8.3 billion generated in 2009, or a 43.7-percent increase.

“The overall positive performance of the region in 2010 was brought about by various promotion activities, as well as initiatives implemented to streamline the processing of business licenses and permits that resulted in regained business confidence in the region.” Catarata said. He added that the strong support for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) also contributed to the performance. In 2010, about 1,135 MSMEs were developed and assisted in the region, higher by 18 percent than the planned target of 964.

The region’s traditional products remained as top dollar earners for 2010. Exports of crude coconut or cochin oil increased almost five times than the previous year’s level, while that of oleochemicals doubled. However, abaca pulp and fiber exports declined during the year due to lower demand.

Coconut-based products, such as crude coconut oil, oleochemicals and desiccated coconut are still the regions top exports that contributed more than 68 percent of the total regional exports and tripling in terms of value compared with the previous year.

Northern Mindanao’s annual exports in 2010 amounted to a total of $926.9 million, a tremendous increase of 78.8 percent, and higher than the planned target by 29.3 percent.

Misamis Occidental, while sharing only 14.1 percent of the overall exports value, grew the fastest at about 739 percent. The growth is primarily attributed to the resumption of operation of two oil mills located in the province that resulted to its 53.2-percent contribution to the total exports for the year.

Catarata said to hasten the economic development of the region, support for MSMEs must be given importance through comprehensive assistance and services that includes increasing productivity, improving access to financing and expanding the markets, among others.

To entice investors business-enabling environment must be created by implementing reforms against red tape and corruption. These can include the strengthening of institutional support mechanisms, such as the National Economic and Research Business Center, Bureau of Customs, Bureau of Immigration, Quarantine and Security Consultative Committee, One stop Export Documentation Center and others that facilitate trading, financing and marketing for investors.

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cofnar

August 8th, 2011, 12:21 AM

grabe kana na investments, from small to billion php investments:applause:

mottymot_007

August 8th, 2011, 03:20 PM

Random shots from recently concluded
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Designer: Gil Macaibay III
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boju2

August 8th, 2011, 04:14 PM

^^picture sa post #738, ngano nablurred??? :D

^^Nice pictures Tom!

dark_knight_detectve

August 8th, 2011, 04:17 PM

mas ok pod kung moapil si mottymot as a model hehehe parehas sa iyang avatar

flipzychick

August 8th, 2011, 04:24 PM

^^gipakita ang dili dapat makita sa kadaghanan!

dark_knight_detectve

August 8th, 2011, 08:04 PM

Brother Int'l Phil. Corp. moves to new site (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/09/brother-intl-phil-corp-moves-new-site-171837)

By Annabelle L. Ricalde
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

GIVING convenience and good service to customers, Brother International Philippines Corp. has moved to a better and bigger location recently.

The new location, which was formally opened last Thursday, is at 3rd Door, 127 along Yacapin-Velez Streets, Cagayan de Oro City.

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Glenn Hocson, general manager of Brother International Philippines Corp., said with the new office, they are more inspired and proud in serving their customers.

"This will allow us to deliver superior sales and support to our customers and to the growing prospect base in the region," Hocson said.

He added they have also seen significant growth in their customer base and the level of interest in their products and solutions.

According to Hocson, Brother has more than 131 customer service centers and authorized service providers nationwide.

"Before we even start our product, we assure that we can support it from pre-sale, sale and after sale," Hocson said.

Takeo Shimazu, managing director of Brother International Singapore, said Brother's products have similar price to other brands but have multi-function considering that it can print, scan and copy.

Brother is a leader in the development and manufacturing of technologies in the printing, communication and digital imaging industries for homes, offices and businesses. Among its products are printer, scanner, photo copier, telefax and sewing and embroidery products.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 09, 2011.

dark_knight_detectve

August 8th, 2011, 08:06 PM

nivramster

August 9th, 2011, 03:32 AM

Cnsya na Bai,Nivramster kay according ni Bai,Bamboo88 mga 16 yrs old dw amo kuhaon nga attendant unya ipok kau ug palda aron kada tuwad kita kau ang camera,,,,:lol::bash::lol::bash:

hahahha :rofl: aw na... hala padayon :lol:

bisayadako

August 9th, 2011, 08:07 AM

Cag. de Oro Police is country’s “Best City Public Safety Company”

PIA Press Release
Monday, August 08, 2011

by Elaine O. Ratunil

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, August 8 (PIA) -- The Cagayan de Oro City Public Safety Company (CPSC) of Police Regional Office 10 (PRO-10), in Northern Mindanao, has been cited the “Best City Public Safety Company.”

This major award is given during the commemoration of the Philippine National Police’s 110th Police Service Anniversary, in Camp Crame, Quezon City, Aug. 8.

President Benigno S. Aquino III, as the guest of honor and keynote speaker of the event, awarded 23 members, employees, and regional offices of the PNP for their exemplary performance in the line of duty including the CPSC.

The awardees are: Police Senior Superintendent Manuel Gaerlan, Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Administration, P/SSupt. Ronald dela Rosa, Senior Police Commissioned Officer for Operation, and P/CInsp. Romeo Santander, Junior Police Commissioned Officer.

Also cited would be SPO4 Florante Ubina, Senior Police Non-Commissioned Officer, PO2 Nelson Sad-Ang, Junior Police Non-Commissioned Officer, P/SInsp. Genie Balabal, Women and Children Protection Desk Officer, and P/Insp. Benigno Alabao, Lead PNP Awardee.

P/Insp. Charity Galvez, Medalya ng Katapangan, PCInsp. Allan Umipig, Medalya ng Katapangan, SPO2 Ricky Oman Agwit, Posthumous Promotion, and SPO2 Jeff Domingo, Posthumous Promotion.

READ MORE: http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=47750

Constellation2k

August 10th, 2011, 12:10 PM

Euro chamber hits renewable energy flip-flop
BY IRMA ISIP
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 10, 2011 PHILIPPINES

The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) yesterday assailed the Board of Investments (BOI) for calling for a slowdown in tapping renewable energy because of its higher costs.

The chamber said the government should not turn its back on the Renewable Energy Act of 2008 as this would deliver the wrong message to investors.

Henry Schumacher, vice president for external affairs of ECCP, said the group, along with the European National Chambers, is deeply concerned by the BOI’s "surprising" support for the opposition to renewable energy earlier expressed by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

"Part of BOI’s mission should be to reassure investors. We previously invited investors for opportunities in renewable energies and today we ask for a postponement of the implementation of the Renewable Energy Act," Schumacher said.

Schumacher reminded BOI that most foreign investors look for consistency in government policies when assessing country risks.

"The Philippine government announced its policy towards the implementation of renewable energy projects. If the administration were to change the policy soon after that statement, it loses the trust from not only foreign investors in the power sector but also in other sectors. Lack of consistency will definitely make the Philippines less competitive," Schumacher said.

"We urge the national government neither to turn back on this sustainable path to economic development, nor to be distracted by the issue of rate impact to electricity consumers," Schumacher added.

The ECCP reiterated its full support for the implementation of the RE law, RA 9513, which it described as comprehensive.

RA 9513 offers tariff and non-tariff incentives to enable the country to develop water (mini-hydro), wind, solar, ocean and agricultural residues (biogas/biomass) as energy resources.

Schumacher said RE technologies minimize the exposure of the Philippines to international fuel price fluctuations and to energy shortages in general.

ECCP said through the RE Act, the Philippines effectively positioned itself as an emerging leader of Southeast Asia in the new field.

The group said with the law, private investors can scale up and replicate the country’s initial efforts in building a 25-megawatt wind farm in Ilocos Norte as well as the 1 MW solar power plant in Cagayan de Oro and the 180 KW solar rooftop in Batangas.

On the issue of costs, ECCP said it is necessary for the public to "invest money" to build the infrastructure for RE but that the costs would far outweigh the benefits over the long term.

The 2-centavo increase in power rates due to the entry of solar energy, for example, pales in comparison with the expected inflow of about P33.60 billion worth of investments should the proposed 269 MW capacity of solar power plants be installed, the ECCP said.

Based on the experience of European countries, ECCP said, the feed-in tariff mechanism has successfully increased deployment of renewables, created jobs and reduced carbon emissions.

"Let us not delay the implementation of the renewable energy law. Let us take advantage of the new technologies and learn from the experiences in many European countries," Schumacher said.

The European National Chambers is composed of the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, the French Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines, the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and the Spanish Chamber of Commerce. Combined with the ECCP, they have more than 1,300 member companies operating in the country.

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Constellation2k

August 10th, 2011, 12:12 PM

Councilor mulls solar-powered bulbs in Oro
By Michael Andrew W. Yu
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A CAGAYAN DE ORO councilor wants to promote solar-powered bulbs as alternative lighting in the city even as he called on the science and energy departments to conduct seminars and trainings for the project.

City Councilor Ramon Tabor said solar-powered bulbs can be made out of recycled plastic soda bottles encased in galvanized iron sheets and filled with solutions of chlorine, water and salt.

"Solar bulbs can produce 55 watts of light," Tabor said during the City Council's session on Tuesday.

He said during daytime, solar bulbs can be inserted through the roof, illuminating the room as it gets its light directly from the sun.

He said the project will help the urban poor communities and remote areas in the city.

He said that soon, there will be resettlements in Barangay Indahag, which will be composed of about 157 families, and the very practical approach to the need of electricity is to hasten the use of solar bulbs.

Councilor Edgar Cabanlas supported the project saying it will minimize the amount of garbage.

"We should promote solar energy," Cabanlas said while encouraging homeowners to use solar energy panels.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 10, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/09/councilor-mulls-solar-powered-bulbs-oro-171995

Constellation2k

August 10th, 2011, 12:13 PM

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, August 10, 2011

MisOr’s convergence initiative launched
by Suzy May Roa-Fabular

Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 10 -- With the combined forces of the three (3) agencies namely the Department of Agriculture (DA), Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) together with the Provincial Local Government of Misamis Oriental, recently launched its convergence initiative for sustainable rural development at the Capitol Grounds this city.

DA Undersecretary Joel S. Rudinas representing Sec. Proceso J. Alcala said during the launching, “The Convergence Agro-Enterprise Cluster aims to sustain initiatives of invigorating and strengthening rural communities through the comprehensive and technically precise agricultural development blueprint. The convergence of the three frontline agencies on agriculture and rural development will help ensure that public services and projects reach their recipients in the fastest and most effective way possible. By doing so we enable local farmers, fishers and other rural folks benefit from the bounties of the land and the sea around them.”

This convergence effort will effectively deliver the services of the three agencies to their beneficiaries.

Misamis Oriental, particularly District 1, is considered as the convergence area in Northern Mindanao as it fits the criteria that were set up by the program. These areas are located within the Mt. Balatukan Range covering the municipalities of Balingasag, Lagonglong, Salay, Binuangan, Sugbongcogon, Talisayan, Balingoan, Kinoguitan, Medina, Magsaysay and Gingoog City.

This activity plays a vital role towards the economic and well being of the northeastern part of Misamis Oriental.

Commitment of support was given by the three (3) rural development leaders of the country and was acknowledged by Governor Oscar S. Moreno who also gave his commitment for the success of the cluster.

DA expressed the agency’s commitment for the five-year investment plan from year 2011 to 2016 worth P532.5 million to carry out various infrastructure projects and the delivery of production support and services. Currently the agency has earmarked P94 million for 2011 cluster projects.

Further DAR represented by Undersecretary Jerry E. Pacturan, also conveyed their agency’s commitment through their ARISPIII or Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Support Project Phase III initially at Balingoan and the construction of two (2) bridges in Gingoog City and the municipality of Salay.

Meanwhile, DENR represented by Assistant Secretary Michelle Angelica Go conveyed their commitment worth P5.1 million for their 2011 projects and P25 million for the next five (5) years allocated for reforestation, watershed rehabilitation, agroforestry development and mangrove rehabilitation.

The agency also intends to embark the biggest reforestation initiative in history by planting 1.5 billion trees in 1.5 million hectares of land nationwide in the next six (6) years the biggest so far in the past 50 years of the agency’s reforestation program.

A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) then was signed by the National Officials who were equally represented by their Undersecretaries for DA and DAR and Assistant Secretary for DENR while in the Regional Level, a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) was signed by Gov. Moreno of Misamis Oriental, Regional Executive Director Lealyn A. Ramos of DA RFU 10, Regional Director Felix B. Aguhob of DAR-10 and OIC-Regional Executive Director Corazon B. Galinato, DENR-10.

Turnover of various projects also took place in the same event with the respective Departments.

DENR has awarded 35 free patents to Barangay 18 of Gingoog City and has turned over a cheque worth P334,000 to People’s Landowner’s Organization Multi-Purpose Cooperative from Kibanban Balingasag Misamis Oriental.

DAR gave a letter of commitment to the LGU of Balingoan on its ARISP III Project and for the Tulay ng Pangulo para sa Kaunlarang Pang-agraryo Program- this is for the construction of 30 linear meter Kamanikan Bridge at Brgy. Kamanikan Gingoog City worth P45 million and the 40 linear meter Casulog Bridge in Brgy. Casulog in Salay worth P60 million.

While DAR has P135.6 million commitments on top of the P16 million commitment in the 2011 cluster plan.

DA, on the other hand, has turned-over a cheque worth P3.5 million for farm equipment to the municipality of Medina; Awarded 412 bags of OPV White Corn Seeds worth P267,800; Awarded Certificate for the Mindanao Rural Development Project-Adaptable Project Loan2- covering rural infrastructure and community fund for agricultural development and natural resource management with a total of P47.4 million pesos. These all were received by Moreno in behalf of the mayors of the convergence area.

Additionally, turnover of Mindanao North Coast Integrated Area Development Projects (MNCIADP) worth P7.09 million for the Concreting of Farm to Market Roads of Brgy. Macopa, Talisayan, Brgy Manaol, Portulin-Gasa, Medina and the construction of Solar Dryers of Brgys Sidlakan, San Vicente,Dig-Aguyan,Gasa, San Roque also in Medina. Turn-over of cheque for the establishment of 120 sq. meter Auction/Landing Center project worth P1.5 million for Balingasag Mariculture Park by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources located in Waterfall Balingasag Misamis Oriental.

Turn-over of Insurance Coverage by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation worth P1.5 million for the insurance coverage of 100 farmers in the convergence areas. Agri-Finance Program by the Agricultural Credit Policy Council covering 314 farmer beneficiaries with Cooperative Bank of Misamis Oriental as conduit from Gingoog City and Balingasag and provision of Farm Mechanization Facilities and Equipment to Farmer Associations and Appropriate Drying Facilities. The department has P156.7 million commitments on top of the P93.8 million commitments in the 2011 cluster plan.

With the collaborative efforts of the three (3) agencies, the municipal mayors of the Convergence area expressed their overwhelming gratitude and delight as their municipalities will have a taste of sustainable rural development. (DA-10/PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=48104

Constellation2k

August 10th, 2011, 12:15 PM

Hotel Koresco on promo for Oro fiesta
By Nicole J. Managbanag
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

HOTEL Koresco now offers affordable room rates in time for the Cagayan de Oro City's annual fiesta celebration on August 28.

Dubbed as the "Koresco Fiesta Promo," guests will experience a combination of the highest standards of luxury and service plus a high-class golf session.

The hotel, built nearby the bustling housing town of the city and the domestic airport venue, aims to cater to the temporary housing of guests and visitors in the city.

Venni P. Rocha, Hotel Koresco sales and marketing officer, said guests can now avail of the most affordable rate with only P2,800 for their deluxe rooms on overnight accommodations, instead of P5,600, while the annex rooms has marked down from P3,590 to P1,800.

Rocha said guests can avail of the promo rates for the entire month of August, which are inclusive of a buffet breakfast and free use of the swimming pool and gym.

She emphasized that since the rooms are on promo rates, they will have to limit the service to 10 room accommodations per day.

Rocha also said that through the promo, Hotel Koresco wishes to extend the experience of staying in a deluxe room not just to visitors of the city, but also to local residents of Cagayan de Oro.

“With a hotel so difficult to beat for its first-class amenities and services, it is definitely a great choice for a weekend trip, relaxing holiday or a business meeting, especially that the fiesta is fast approaching,” Rocha said.

Aside from the affordable room rates, Hotel Koresco will also launch its buffet salad bar, sushi bar and bibingka on August 13 and will soon be a regular feature of the hotel on Saturdays during lunch and dinner.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 10, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/09/hotel-koresco-promo-oro-fiesta-171991

Constellation2k

August 10th, 2011, 12:17 PM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 09, 2011

Nor Min MSME’s braces for Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair 2011

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 9 (PIA) – More than 30 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are now preparing for the 4th Kahimunan Regional Trade Fair (RTF) 2011 scheduled, here, on August 22-28 at the Limketkai Rotunda.

The region’s five (5) provinces will showcase their respective One Town, One Product Program (OTOP) for their food and non-food products, like fashion accessories, gifts and house wares, organic and natural products and furniture with the hope of accessing more market opportunities during the event.

Individual MSMEs, as well, as exporters are also expected to participate in the event, and part of their preparations is the 2-day trade training program scheduled on August 11-12, at the Empress Court of Grand Caprice, this city.

The trade training program consists of three (3) trainings essential to the success of every MSME: Visual Merchandising to attract viewers and guide them to buy your product, How to Handle Consumers and Buyers, as well, as Basic Pricing and Costing since many consumers use price as an indicator of quality.

Resource speakers for these trainings are practicing designer and other experts in the field. A sharing of experience will, likewise, ensue from well-known handmade paper magnate, Loreta Rafisura of the Salay Handmade Paper Industries, Inc.

Meanwhile, the training program organized for Kahimunan RTF exhibitors and regional exhibitors of National OTOP Expo is scheduled on September 21-25.

In partnership with the Confederation of Philippine Exporters Foundation Region 10 Chapter, Inc. (Philexport 10A), the training is also open to those who want to harness their trade and marketing skills for a minimal fee.

Organized by the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), region 10, in partnership with the Promote CDO Foundation, Inc. (Promote CDO) and Philexport-10A, the Kahimunan RTF was already declared as a core event of the Kagay-an Festival of Cagayan de Oro since 2007, as one of the main attractions to both local buyers and visitors. (DTI/PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r10&id=47932

Constellation2k

August 10th, 2011, 12:32 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Paseo del Rio latest updates
Aug.09, 2011 in Construction, Investments

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Taken at noon today from the garden beside St. Augustine Cathedral, Paseo del Rio is now rising fast at the riverside property in Macasandig, Cagayan de Oro City.

As shown, the Paseo Mall and ZCX Convention Center are now on the 3rd floor while the Riviera Hotel is still on the first or perhaps the basement portion. Info is that the proponent is rushing the mall and convention center part together with the hotel right next to it. As the new tarpaulin onsite states…it’s going to be a wine, dine and shop destination. Browse over the photos below.

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Will post closer photos soon.

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13609#more-13609

RFM

August 10th, 2011, 01:53 PM

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 02:56 PM

in a matter of minutes, ill be able to show you guys how a 40% is achieved. as a matter of fact, it can be flaunted with pride. hehehe

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 02:58 PM

Sports Zone

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dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 02:59 PM

Divisoria

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dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 03:00 PM

40% sold out in Primavera

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dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 03:03 PM

kini moy klaro nga 40% sold gyud kay naay tarp dili kay moingon 40% pero lisod makaprove hehehe. diba cofnar?

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dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 03:07 PM

PROTEGE IN SM

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dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 03:09 PM

Primavera Updates as of Aug. 10, 2011

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dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 04:35 PM

Councilor mulls solar-powered bulbs in Oro (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/09/councilor-mulls-solar-powered-bulbs-oro-171995)

By Michael Andrew W. Yu
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

A CAGAYAN DE ORO councilor wants to promote solar-powered bulbs as alternative lighting in the city even as he called on the science and energy departments to conduct seminars and trainings for the project.

City Councilor Ramon Tabor said solar-powered bulbs can be made out of recycled plastic soda bottles encased in galvanized iron sheets and filled with solutions of chlorine, water and salt.

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"Solar bulbs can produce 55 watts of light," Tabor said during the City Council's session on Tuesday.

He said during daytime, solar bulbs can be inserted through the roof, illuminating the room as it gets its light directly from the sun.

He said the project will help the urban poor communities and remote areas in the city.

He said that soon, there will be resettlements in Barangay Indahag, which will be composed of about 157 families, and the very practical approach to the need of electricity is to hasten the use of solar bulbs.

Councilor Edgar Cabanlas supported the project saying it will minimize the amount of garbage.

"We should promote solar energy," Cabanlas said while encouraging homeowners to use solar energy panels.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 10, 2011.

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 05:11 PM

Hotel Koresco on promo for Oro fiesta (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/09/hotel-koresco-promo-oro-fiesta-171991)

By Nicole J. Managbanag
Tuesday, August 9, 2011

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HOTEL Koresco now offers affordable room rates in time for the Cagayan de Oro City's annual fiesta celebration on August 28.

Dubbed as the "Koresco Fiesta Promo," guests will experience a combination of the highest standards of luxury and service plus a high-class golf session.

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The hotel, built nearby the bustling housing town of the city and the domestic airport venue, aims to cater to the temporary housing of guests and visitors in the city.

Venni P. Rocha, Hotel Koresco sales and marketing officer, said guests can now avail of the most affordable rate with only P2,800 for their deluxe rooms on overnight accommodations, instead of P5,600, while the annex rooms has marked down from P3,590 to P1,800.

Rocha said guests can avail of the promo rates for the entire month of August, which are inclusive of a buffet breakfast and free use of the swimming pool and gym.

She emphasized that since the rooms are on promo rates, they will have to limit the service to 10 room accommodations per day.

Rocha also said that through the promo, Hotel Koresco wishes to extend the experience of staying in a deluxe room not just to visitors of the city, but also to local residents of Cagayan de Oro.

“With a hotel so difficult to beat for its first-class amenities and services, it is definitely a great choice for a weekend trip, relaxing holiday or a business meeting, especially that the fiesta is fast approaching,” Rocha said.

Aside from the affordable room rates, Hotel Koresco will also launch its buffet salad bar, sushi bar and bibingka on August 13 and will soon be a regular feature of the hotel on Saturdays during lunch and dinner.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 10, 2011.

selosa_ko

August 10th, 2011, 05:25 PM

donnex

August 10th, 2011, 05:30 PM

^^Bai dark that 40% was published more than a month ago, Mr. Nati told earlier in a report that afetr the grand launching they were able to sold additional 20 units in 3 weeks...that is 1 unit a day ang ilang sales....its pretty good.:cheers:

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 05:34 PM

CDO port continues to post impressive collection, says BOC (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=2&rid=365184)

DAVAO CITY, Aug. 10 (PNA) -- The port of Cagayan de Oro continued with its rally in achieving collection target posting an impressive nine percent performance against its assigned quota for the month of July, this year.

Customs Collector Anju Nerio Castigador reported an actual collection of P503,539,984.70 against its target of P461-million or a deviation of P42.54-million.

Castigador said compared to last year’s July collections of P399.24-million, the port posted an even remarkable performance of 26.12 percent.

He said the CDO port made a dramatic comeback with a thorough overhaul of the Mindanao International Container Terminal (MICT) subport team, headed by lawyer Ernelito Aquino. The new team also includes Noe Espenilla, Deputy Collector for Administration and Operations; Quinciano Pavadora Jr., Deputy Collector for Assessment; Hernando Mendoza as Chief of Assessment Division; Rene Buan Jr., Chief Cargo Officer; and Bellarmine Valencia as Chief of the Export Section. All of them are still in acting capacity.

Castigador also holds the record of registering nearly a billion-peso difference in collection performance in 2010 compared to 2009 in the Davao Port where he was Customs Collector.

He sought transfer in March this year amidst sinister move by a so-called anti-corruption group who wants a private container yard to handle the inspection of laden and empty container vans.

Castigador recalled that the Customs Port of Davao July 2011 report showed it managed to get over the hump after a huge shortfall of P68-million in June.

Davao port Cashier Carlian Mabilen said the Davao port, including its three sub-ports collected P462.24-million against P453-million target or a 2 percent collection performance.

Boosting the morale and efficiency of Cagayan de Oro Port was the series of successful seizures of highly dutiable smuggled cargoes. Following up on tips of entry of stolen chop-chop motorcycles and other vehicles brought in by Lynard Allan Bigcas, Castigador with BOC Enforcement Group, headed by Deputy Commissioner Horacio Suansing Jr. and Customs Director for Enforcement Nestorio Gualberto, seized last June 6, eight high-end vehicles which include two units of Mercedez Benz, a Dodge Durango and a Ford Explorer. Also intercepted were four containers of premium rice from Taiwan.

Last July 21, Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez personally witnessed the seizure of 14 laden vans which yielded six units of Honda Fit, five units Starex, one Unit Sorento SUV and two Korean made van. Along with the contraband were used tires. The shipment had an estimated value of P10 million.

With this, Alvarez and Suansing commended Castigador and his new team for the series of successful anti-smuggling operations.

Castigador said smuggling under President Aquino’s administration is both risky and unprofitable.

He also praised the leadership of Cagayan de Oro for its better-than-expected collection performance. (PNA)
DCT/LAM/SCLJ/ldp

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 05:37 PM

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 06:09 PM

nag sale diay ang north face. power ilang mga sapatos pero bago lang ko nakapalit og ecco

dark_knight_detectve

August 10th, 2011, 06:09 PM

cofnar

August 11th, 2011, 01:21 AM

thanks bai. at least we know that theyre now more than 40% sold.

the now famous: "40% sold out":lol: they will be laughing stock for days to come

EdmundX

August 11th, 2011, 02:54 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Paseo del Rio latest updates
Aug.09, 2011 in Construction, Investments

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Ila unta na tiwason ang riprap diha no para mas nindot tanawon ug iwas baha ba basin mobalik na pud to nahitabo sa una na grabe ang tubig at least makapugong...

cofnar

August 11th, 2011, 04:14 AM

nag sale diay ang north face. power ilang mga sapatos pero bago lang ko nakapalit og ecco

tan-awon nako, tnx sa info

cofnar

August 11th, 2011, 04:17 AM

^^ lagi, dili na unta mag hulat na naay calamidad:ohno:

Fahdingding

August 11th, 2011, 04:18 AM

bisayadako

August 11th, 2011, 06:08 AM

Kayak Domain - CDO FIESTA SALE August 2011

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FREE "KD Spraydeck" worth P4500 for every Brand New Sit-IN Kayak sold!!!

Promo ends 31 August 2011 or while stocks last.

Constellation2k

August 11th, 2011, 06:40 AM

Capturing the Kumbira moments
Thursday, August 11, 2011

THE 15th Kumbira 2011 slated next week would not only be an event for the culinary experts as photography enthusiasts would also be taking centerstage with the first Photography Competition.

During the three-day event of Cagayan de Oro and Mindanao's premiere culinary show and live competitions on August 17 to 19, interested photography enthusiasts will be competing in two categories - 1) Kumbira Food Photography showcasing photo shots of food displays and entries; and 2) Kumbira Event Photography showcasing shots of various activities of Kumbira event, live competitions, judging, among others.

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There will be three winners per category who will receive trophies and various certificates of food and accommodations from hotels and restaurants.

The winning photos (with full credits to winners) will be submitted to partner media publications, food magazines, national and local dailies.

The contest is open to all interested individuals who must register with the Kumbira Secretariat by August 13, Saturday, and pay the registration fee of P900.

Contestants will be provided with an official ID that will give them complimentary admission for the three-day event plus one complimentary season pass for any companion or assistant.

A briefing for the contestants will be held on Monday, August 15, 5 p.m., at the Atrium of Limketkai Center.

Identification cards, passes and schedule of the three-day event will be provided to all contestants during the briefing.

Contestants will be allowed to have their photo shoots during the first two days of the event, which will be on August 17 and 18.

Entries will be submitted and properly received by the Kumbira Secretariat at the Atrium of Limketkai Center. Deadline for the submission of entries will be by 6 p.m. of August 18 while judging will be in the afternoon of August 19, the final time to be announced.

Photo contestants are not allowed to touch or alter position of food displays

Contestants will submit only one shot per category as entry to be developed and printed in 8R size and mounted on a 1/8 inch 12" x 14" illustration board.

The submitted photos will be displayed on designated panel boards in the morning of August 19, Kumbira's last day.

Contestants will also submit soft copies of their entries in a compact disk (CD) with 300 dpi resolution in jpeg format or at least six megapixels in file size.

All entries must be 100 percent original work of contestant and must not contain any third party material or content, including but not limited to any company logos or trademarks, likenesses or any other copyrighted or trademarked content.

Entries must bear the name and signature of the participants and the title of the photograph, all written at the back of the photograph itself before mounting at the illustration board. The same information must be written also at the back of the illustration board.

Digital manipulations are allowed but limited to basic enhancements such as levels and curves. There shall be no additions/omissions of elements in the picture.

Corresponding RAW files of the entries must be submitted in a CD upon submission of the printed entry.

By submitting an entry, contestants grant the Cagayan de Oro Hotel and Restaurant Association (Cohara) a perpetual, non-exclusive, royalty-free license to publish, use and reproduce the submitted entry, along with contestant's name and address in promotions or other publications, whether online or otherwise, including but not limited to the website of Cohara/Kumbira. Nothing herein shall obligate Cohara to publish, use or reproduce any entry.

Due to the nature of the contest, there is a possibility that similar photographs may be submitted by multiple individuals. Any similarity between entries shall in no way entitle contestant to any consideration or compensation from Cohara or from any third party, including in the event a similar entry or identical to another contestant is selected as a winner in this contest.

Contestant's submission of entry specifically acknowledges possibility and agrees to the terms stated in these official rules.

A panel of judges will select the winners based on the following criteria -- creativity, technical quality, composition, overall impression and relevance to the category.

In the event of a tie, the entries involved in the tie will be reviewed by an additional judge according to the Judging Criteria. The decisions of judges are final.

For any inquiries, please call the Kumbira Secretariat at (088) 858-1705. (PR)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 11, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/lifestyle/2011/08/11/capturing-kumbira-moments-172251

Constellation2k

August 11th, 2011, 06:42 AM

Rotary Club CDO East Urban turns over hospital equipment
Thursday, August 11, 2011

THE Rotary Club of Cagayan de Oro East Urban (RCEU), in partnership with PP Graeme Boler of Sutherland and Past District Governor Danny Low of the Rotary Club of Mosman, Australia, recently turned over close to P1 million worth of hospital equipment and supplies to the J.R. Borja Memorial Hospital in Cagayan de Oro, the Lying-in Clinic in El Salvador City and the Community Hospital in Villanueva, Misamis Oriental.

The turnover was spearheaded by Rotary District 3870 Past District Governor (PDG) Bing R. Juarez and Club President Myra V. Balandra and witnessed by some Rotarians.

The donations at the J.R. Borja Memorial City Hospital were happily accepted by Chief of Hospital Rose Salta and City Administrator Griscelda M. Joson in behalf of Mayor Vicente Emano, while Mayor Alredo "Boy" Tan of El Salvador acknowledged the donation for the Lying-in Clinic in his city.

Meanwhile, Mayor Juliette T. Uy of Villanueva, Misamis Oriental accepted the hospital supplies and equipment that the Rotary donated for the town's Community Hospital. (PR)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 11, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/lifestyle/2011/08/11/rotary-club-cdo-east-urban-turns-over-hospital-equipment-172250

flipzychick

August 11th, 2011, 06:44 AM

Ila unta na tiwason ang riprap diha no para mas nindot tanawon ug iwas baha ba basin mobalik na pud to nahitabo sa una na grabe ang tubig at least makapugong...

tiwason man daw na. mao ganing ga earth filling sila.

Constellation2k

August 11th, 2011, 06:46 AM

Council pushes fixed 10% amusement tax
By Loui S. Maliza
Thursday, August 11, 2011

THE City Council wants to fix the rate of taxes of amusement places in the city to 10 percent from its gross receipts, setting aside the standard 30 percent tax as required by law for entertainment firms.

In his letter to Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro, Councilor Dante Pajo, chairperson of the City Council ad hoc committee of the Committee on Finance and Ways and Means, said proprietors, leases or operators of theaters, cinemas and other places of entertainment should avail of the tax cut benefit under a proposed ordinance intended for the purpose.

Entertainment places include disco clubs, malls and structures conducting fashion shows, sports events courts, international circus, zip line, carnival fairs, river rafting, cable television pay-per-views and functions for promotional activities of radio and television stations, among others.

This, following the enactment into law by Congress of Republic Act No. 9640, amending section 40 (A) of Republic Act 9160, otherwise known as the Local Government Code of 1991, which reduces the rate of amusement tax "that may be imposed and collected by the city or province from 30 percent to 10 percent of the gross receipts of any amusement place."

Pajo said on gross receipts, movie premiers or gala shows for the benefit of a charitable institution or foundation or for any government institution where higher admission fees are charged, the add-on or additional amount to the regular admission fees shall be exempted or excluded in the computation.

Under the proposed ordinance, the holding of operas, concerts, dramas, recitals, painting and art exhibition, flower shows, musical programs, literacy and oratorical presentations shall be exempted from payment of the tax, except those performed by professional artists.

It also states that all "previous issuances, ordinances, rules and regulations or parts thereof, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of the incoming new ordinance, will be automatically repealed" upon approval of the council.

It was learned that movie house operators, among others, petitioned for the tax cut to boost the increasing number of moviegoers and users of entertainment places.

A public consultation on the proposed ordinance will be held today, August 11, 3 p.m. at the City Council session hall.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 11, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/11/council-pushes-fixed-10-amusement-tax-172248

flipzychick

August 11th, 2011, 06:50 AM

cyberwizard

August 11th, 2011, 09:45 AM

^^ kaluoy anang iro. patay na, dkd o natulog lang?

nag sun bathing:lol::lol:..

bitaw daghang iro ug iring dihang lugara pero puro angul ug niwang, mga nilabay ra cguro na sila..LUOY..(mari 1: asa na diay to imong iro mari?..mari 2: tua na sa Concentrix..mari 1: ha?nagcall center agent imong iro?..):lol::lol:

flipzychick

August 11th, 2011, 11:26 AM

^^ :lol: ayaw ana... i love dogs baya... i care too much about them. kung pwede lang mgtukod ko ug society para sa animals. :)

boronggot

August 11th, 2011, 12:25 PM

^^ :lol: ayaw ana... i love dogs baya... i care too much about them. kung pwede lang mgtukod ko ug society para sa animals. :)

basin imu ipa kaldereta ha??:nuts::lol::lol::lol:

Taegon

August 11th, 2011, 02:53 PM

Artists’ Village to rise at Upper Puerto; to house country’s longest art gallery
Aug.11, 2011

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The country’s longest art gallery is set to rise along Sayre Highway in Mambatangan, Upper Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City.

This after the groundbreaking rites held recently for Mindanao’s first artists’ village project, a 2.3 hectare lot with a frontage stretching a kilometer long beside Sayre Highway and will feature the various art forms of Mindanao including the “soil paintings” of Bukidnon, contemporary art of striving artists and facilities by which artists can grow. The project is funded through the initiative of true patrons of the arts in Cagayan de Oro City. The undertaking is also in partnership with the National Commission on Culture and Arts (NCCA).

The groundbreaking rites involved the lumads of the Higaonon Manobo tribe. Accordingly, Dire Husi Initiatives, Inc. will manage the artist village.

with some text by Eli Tabasuares

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13640

Taegon

August 11th, 2011, 02:53 PM

jaihos

August 11th, 2011, 04:05 PM

Tweetie psyched up for long hours as ‘Runway’ host (http://entertainment.inquirer.net/9015/tweetie-psyched-up-for-long-hours-as-‘runway’-host)
By: Marinel R. Cruz
Philippine Daily Inquirer

TWEETIE de Leon-Gonzales (R) and Jojie Lloren, mentor on the show

Former supermodel Tweetie de Leon-Gonzales is all psyched up for long hours of TV production, now that she’s host of the reality talent search “Project Runway Philippines.”

“TV is a 15-hour job. I’m prepared for that. My old show kept me up until 5 or 6 in the morning,” the Tweetie, 43, told Inquirer . For four years in the 1990s, she was the fairy princess Faye in the top-rating sitcom, “Okey Ka, Fairy Ko,” with Vic Sotto. She also starred in its first two movie franchises. She replaces Teresa Herrera as host ETC premieres “Project Runway Philippines’” third season in February 2012.

Edel Pepito, ETC executive producer, explained that the show’s new direction caters to a wider audience.

“I expect it to be No. 1, just like my old show,” Tweetie said. “We’re all working very hard for this season to be the best. I love the fact that I’m among friends I admire and respect, big names in their field.”

These friends are acclaimed designer Jojie Lloren as mentor, internationally renowned designer Rajo Laurel and top model Apples Aberin as judges.

Tweetie said part of her preparation was to make sure her kids – Sabina, 15, Lorenzo, 14, Nicolas, 11, and Alfonso, 6 – were well-adjusted to her work schedule.

Auditions for the 15 competing designers will be held in Cagayan de Oro on Aug. 20 and 21, Cebu, Aug. 27 and 28, and Manila, from September 6 and 7.

The winner will receive a P500,000 cash prize, a 10-page fashion spread in Mega Magazine, 10 sewing machines, a short-term fashion design course in a top fashion school in Europe, a two-month apprenticeship with top fashion designers of the Asian Institute of Fashion, and a full scholarship for a four-year fashion design program at the iAcademy.

“This season’s theme is Standing Out,” said Rajo. “We’re here to choose designers we can thrust onto the international stage.”

For his part, executive producer Wilson Tieng said he was looking for “someone who can tell his stories… and provide good television.”

French director-producer Henri de Lorme will be at the helm of “Project Runway Philippines: Season 3.” He will bring with him his expertise in producing reality formats like the French versions of “Big Brother” and “Camera Cafe.”

Bamboo88

August 11th, 2011, 10:19 PM

Hello SSC CdeO!!! Padayun sa Pag-Uswag!!! Good Morning to All...

@michael_ray, @motty, @bamboo and the rest!!! Go lang ng Go!!! :)

Hello Sugar:) salamat sa pagdrop by bisan delayed response na...heheheh...karon lang nako nabasa...absent ko pipila ka days:)

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 02:05 AM

Posted on August 11, 2011 09:35:01 PM

Compensation appeals body opening provincial offices

CAGAYAN DE ORO -- Mindanao workers will now find it easier to appeal for their benefits in cases of work-related disabilities, sickness or death as the Employees’ Compensation Commission has opened its first extension office outside Metro Manila.

Workers’ benefits awarded by the Employees’ Compensation Commission are on top of those given by the Social Security System and the Government Service Insurance System. -- BW file photo

The office in Cagayan de Oro is the first of three provincial offices to be opened this year.

“It is quite taxing for [Mindanao] workers to have to go to Manila to file appeals for their benefits,” said Allan M. Macaraya, regional director of the Department of Labor and Employment.

“They are injured or disabled and yet they still have to exert an extra effort to avail themselves of their compensation. We are happy that finally, we can extend this service to our workers right here in our city.”

Among the main functions of the Commission are: disposition of appealed claims, dispatch of quick response teams, and development and production of information and education campaign materials.

Two other extension offices of the Commission are set to open this year in Cebu City for the Visayas and in the Cordillera Administrative Region for northern Luzon.

Vice-Mayor Caesar Ian E. Acenas, who was the guest of honor in the inauguration of the office last week, noted that Cagayan de Oro is accessible to all regions of the island.

“It is in good timing since Ayala is putting up its shopping mall and Chinese and Korean investors have expressed interest in putting up hotels here,” the official said.

Mr. Macaraya explained that the selection of Cagayan de Oro was mainly because of the region’s economic performance. :applause:

“We are industrializing and more companies are coming in,” he said.

“We need to provide for the workers, assure them of their safety,” he added.

Ma. Cecilia E. Maulion, the Labor office’s information and public assistance division chief, however, explained that workers should not regard the Commission’s extension office as a subsidiary of the workers’ insurance systems.

“We are an appellate body only [of the insurance systems] and do not approve or process claims,” she said. “We facilitate to ensure that claims are complete, advise employees how and when to file, and recommend actions to the proper agencies which are the SSS (Social Security System) and the GSIS (Government Service Insurance System),” she added.

“The benefit the employees get from the Employees’ Compensation Program, however, is over and above the benefits they get from the SSS and GSIS.” The Employees’ Compensation Program, though, does not cover all SSS and GSIS members.

Informal workers, or voluntary and self-employed members of the insurance systems, are also not covered.

“The program is an employer-based contribution,” Ms. Maulion said. “To be able to claim, the employee should have had a work-related accident during his or her employment period,” Ms. Maulion added. -- Louise G. Dumas

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Labor&title=Compensation-appeals-body-opening-provincial-offices&id=36410

boodex

August 12th, 2011, 05:53 AM

Cagayan de Oro to host national football tournament
Tuesday, August 2, 2011

GROUP competitions for the inaugural Philippine Football Federation-Smart Club Championships will be held simultaneously in Cagayan de Oro City and Iloilo on August 9, organizers said Tuesday.

The Don Gregorio Pelaez Sports Center will be the venue of the Group A games while the Barotac Nuevo football field in lloilo will host the Group B matches in Iloilo, PFF competitions head Cyril Dofitas said in a briefing.

The sports center, which recently underwent a facelift, is the first venue outside Metro Manila that hosted the prestigious Palarong Pambansa in 1975.

Teams bracketed under Group A in Cagayan de Oro are Iligan, Leyte, National Capital Region-2 and Rizal while in Group B in Iloilo are Baguio-Benguet, Davao, Iloilo and NCR 1.

“With this event, the PFF aims to strengthen club competitions at the provincial level while giving opportunities for aspiring football players a showcase for their talent would not be available for them had this tournament not been around,” he said.

For his part, Chris Quimpo of Smart Sports said the tournament is part of the P80 million that Smart chief Manny Pangilinan invested for the long-term development of football, popularized here by the men’s national team Azkals.

Both Quimpo and Dofitas said that some national players will be suiting up for some clubs with the Younghusband brothers, Phil and James, seeing action for the Rizal side that will carry the colors of Smart San Beda Football Club.

The team will be mentored by former national coach and current PFF technical director Aris Caslib.

On the other hand, Azkals veteran wingman Chieffy Caligdong and striker Ian Araneta will be playing for Teknika in the Cagayan de Oro leg, representing the second squad that qualified from the National Capital Region.

Smart Stallions FC, representing Iloilo, will have former national stalwarts Jovanie Simpron, Ruben Doctora, and three youthful but skillful South Korean students from Central Philippines University - Kim Seong Jin, Nam Yeoh No, and Lee Jeo Young.

Dofitas said the top two teams in both groups after the single-round elimination will advance to the crossover semifinals scheduled on August 16 and 17 at the University of Makati Stadium.

Under this scenario, the Group A topnotcher faces the Group B runner-up while the Group B first placer takes on the runner-up in Group B.

Similar to the Suzuki Cup and the recent World Cup qualifiers, the two finalists will dispute the championship on a home-and-away basis on August 20 and August 23.

Depending on the outcome of the semifinals, there is a possibility that both championship matches will be held at the refurbished Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, Quimpo and Dofitas both said. (Virgil Lopez/Sunnex)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/manila/sports/2011/08/02/cagayan-de-oro-host-national-football-tournament-170509

Unsa nay balita ani?

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:02 AM

Artists’ Village to open in uptown Oro brgy
Friday, 12 August 2011 00:00

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artist’s perspective by Eli Tabasuares

A new art gallery and Artists' Village will be constructed in barangay Mambatangan in Cagayan de Oro City. In a groundbreaking ceremony inside the 2.3-hectare Artists Village, Iries Saavedra, the owner of the proposed project, said that it will put Cagayan de Oro as an art city.

Saavedra, who used to own Patsada Productions, said that the planned arts center will draw in local and international tourists and will help generate awareness of arts in Mindanao.
Saavedra added that this will be the first art village in Mindanao.

Rhyan Casino, the National Commission for the Culture and the Arts (NCCA) 10 coordinator, said that the Artists Ville will house the longest art gallery in the country. Casino said that the planned gallery is a 136 meter-long building with an interior fit for international art shows.

Saavedra added that artists from the country will have the chance to showcase their works. Saavedra said that the planned main gallery will have to display artworks at par with the rest of the world. But this should be made by Filipino artists.

Eli Tabasuarez, a painter who is also one of the visionaries who planned the arts ville, said that they will strive to to revive art as an integral part of tourism and provide steady opportunities for shows for all art forms. Tabasuarez added that the village be having lush vegetation as an added attraction.

In the pipeline for the initial constructions are three buildings made of indigenous materials like bamboos and cogon grass for roofing. Saavedra said that they will have to reconstruct villages from indigenous tribes of Mindanao. Casino said that they will also have to use the natural contour of the Land instead of leveling them off.

An ample parking lot will also be provided right beside the first three buildings constructed. The initial building will be a coffee shop, the main hall will served as the initial gallery and a work area where artisans can do their work. Other structures in the drawing board are the replica of old villages in Mindanao, guest houses for art workshops and seminars, and a curator's house.

Saavedra said that Patsada Productions will fund the projects and NCCA will identify artists that can hold their show in the village.

Casino said that by October, they will have their first production performance on October with the Tambulan, a festival of fire and percussion under the full moon. Saavedra also shared that Patsada Production will also bring back the Viva Ethnica which used to dominate the production performances in Mindanao in the 90s.

Casino said that the Tambulan will happen every full moon each month and will showcase fire dancing, drum beating and other festival activities. The village which has a total Land area of 3.6 hectares with the 2.3 used as the main ground will also house a performance theater that will cater to the productions of Viva Ethnica. Saavedra said that eventually, Artists Ville will become a major tourism destination in the city and will provide avenue for aspiring artists, theater and performance groups in Mindanao.

http://www.goldstardailynews.com/life-style/5417-artists-village-to-open-in-uptown-oro-brgy.html

flipzychick

August 12th, 2011, 09:11 AM

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The Project Runway Philippines Third Season will start real soon!

The people behind Project Runway Philippines recently announced the schedule of auditions around the Philippines. Budding fashion designers can go to 4 different areas around the Philippines to audition for one of the coveted slots in the third season of Project Runway Philippines!

Here in Mindanao, aspirants can go to Cagayan de Oro City on August 20 and 21, 2011 for the Project Runway Philippines – Mindanao audition. Coincidentally, there will also be a Mindanao Fashion Summit 2011 in Cagayan de Oro on that same month so I guess the organizers want to hit two birds with one stone :)

If you’re interested to audition, just bring your birth certificate, portfolio and three completed outfits of your own design.

Also, be sure that you must at least be 21 years old, a Filipino citizen and very passionate about fashion design.

Here are the other schedules of audition for Project Runway Philippines 3rd season:

August 20 and 21 – Pryce Plaza Hotel, Carmen Hill, Cagayan de Oro, Mindanao

August 27 and 28 – Marco Polo Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City

September 3 and 4 – Hotel Supreme, Magsaysay Avenue, Baguio City

September 6 and 7 – Jungle Gym, Kamagong Street, San Antonio Village, Makati City

If you can’t go to the aforementioned venues, you can also apply by sending your biodata and audition videos to:

Danice Sison
Project Runway Philippines Season 3
Solar Entertainment, Corp.
10th floor, 100 Solar Century
Tordesillas cor. HV Dela Costa Sts.
Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227

http://www.mindanaoan.com/2011/07/18/project-runway-philippines-3rd-season-mindanao-auditions/

flipzychick

August 12th, 2011, 09:12 AM

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:14 AM

PROJECT WATCH: One Montecarlo Hotel latest updates
Aug.12, 2011

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Latest updates of One Montecarlo Hotel show the structural steel frame of the 7-storey building has been completed.

As revealed in the photos, workers are starting to work on the concrete walls of the first 2 floors. Below is the hotel side along Hayes Street.

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The L-shaped hotel facility is located at the back of the Montecarlo Building owned by Montecarlo Realty, the realty arm of construction firm UKC Builders Inc. More specifically, it is within Marfori Compound. Photo below shows the project with Casa Azucena on the left.

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Another photo of One Montecarlo Hotel as seen from Gaerlan Street.

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Browse over more of the photos below.

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13649

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:16 AM

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:28 AM

^^ This is one of the best projects nga mutabang sa atong tourism industry!

Indeed! :okay:

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:33 AM

PROJECT WATCH: XU Museum renovation underway
Aug.12, 2011

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The Xavier University Museum or Museo de Oro located inside the school’s main campus in now undergoing renovation.

This is long overdue even as the building itself needs further improvement. As shown, work is concentrated on the right side portion next to the museum’s main entrance. All museum visits are still allowed as the museum’s collection are housed in the upper floors.

The museum contains collections of ethnological and archaeological materials and other artifacts illustrating the cultural anthropology and folk traditions of Northern Mindanao. The museum is also conducting further research and studies primarily on local history and folkloristic and comparative religion in Mindanao as well as in the entire country.

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Hopefully, when the renovations are done, more collections will be displayed.

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13662

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:33 AM

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 09:51 AM

Councilor mulls common hotline number in Oro
By Michael Andrew W. Yu
Thursday, August 11, 2011

THE Cagayan de Oro City Council recently approved the creation of an ad hoc committee that will discuss and undertake the move to establish a common hotline number that will link all cellphone and landline providers in the city.

Councilor Ian Mark Nacaya, chair of the City Council Committee on Police, Fire and Public Safety and the proponent of the project, said the ad hoc committee will establish a common three or four-digit hotline number so that people can easily memorize it during times of emergencies.

Currently, Cagayan de Oro has existing hotline numbers in all precincts in the city.

Councilor Adrian Barba, who expressed support to the project, said this will be similar to the United States' 911 and the Philippines' 117 hotline numbers.

He said the ad hoc committee will meet with the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and other cellphone companies like Smart, Globe and Sun and landline providers in the city.

"It will try to negotiate with the companies involved to make the possible hotline number free to the people," Barba said.

Councilor Tabor said the project was through the endorsement of Mayor Vicente Emano who asked Nacaya to look for ways to assist peace and order in Cagayan de Oro.

Councilor Alden Bacal added the possible hotline number should cover all hotlines, especially on traffic concerns.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 12, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/11/councilor-mulls-common-hotline-number-oro-172396

Taegon

August 12th, 2011, 10:02 AM

Board opens support to promote Balingoan delicacies
By Nicole J. Managbanag
Thursday, August 11, 2011

THE Misamis Oriental Provincial Board approved Wednesday a municipal ordinance providing support to the development of the local delicacy industry in Balingoan town as legislators expressed optimism that it would add employment and boost economic activities in the municipality.

The ordinance, as authored by Balingoan councilor Wilfredo A. Cabresas, seeks budget to fund the local government unit's initiative in developing and promoting binangkal, pineapple, ube-filled cassava roll, cassava and banana fries in the town, which has a big chance of possible expansions province-wide.

Board member Arish Canonigo, chairperson of the committee on rules and laws, said the program is expected to enhance capabilities of the town's administration on technical and financial sustainability, especially on its local delicacies industry.

As part of the policy, he said the Balingoan LGU must ensure successful livelihood and investment undertakings through the program.

Under the ordinance, the program would cover existing entrepreneurs who would be provided with technical supports such as seminars and trainings on branding, marketing, labeling, business planning, budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, auditing, business correspondence and project proposal making.

The ordinance provides that an amount of P20,000 shall be appropriated annually for training and seminar purposes starting on the next annual budget and the subsequent years under the annual appropriations for the municipal economic enterprise and development office in the general fund.

Another amount of P30,000 shall be appropriated to be used for financial assistance to prospective entrepreneurs to commence the said undertakings, to be replenished in subsequent years by accumulative payments.

Aside from the technical support, entrepreneurs will also be given financial support and access to credit facilities offered by the LGU or any credit institutions to support their trainings.

Under the ordinance, applicants shall be a resident of the municipality and had been engaged in selling or producing either binangkal, pineapple, cassava or banana fries for at least three years prior to his application.

Prospective entrepreneurs must have an annual income of less than P60,000 and must not be more than 65 years old at the time of application and he or she must also be a member of the Barangay Micro Business Enterprise (BAMBE), a small-scale business provider group registered under the Balingoan Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Qualified applicant shall be granted a maximum financial assistance of P3,000 during first availment and shall pay their weekly payments at the office of the municipal treasurer through the center treasurer and project officer which shall be acknowledged with an official receipt.

The grantee may avail subsequent financial assistance depending his or her good moral standing.

Cabresas said the program will be the stepping stone of the town’s local entrepreneurs to reach their goal and lower poverty incidence in Balingoan.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 12, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/11/board-opens-support-promote-balingoan-delicacies-172392

dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 03:10 PM

DPWH eyes CDO flyover completion by end-August (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=1&rid=365483)

MANILA, Aug. 11 (PNA) -- The government is targeting to finish the P362-million Puerto-Sayre flyover in Cagayan de Oro City, three months ahead of schedule.

President Benigno S. Aquino III, during his visit in Cagayan de Oro City last March 23, has tasked the Department of Public Works and Highways to complete the project as soon as possible to provide solution to traffic gridlock in the city.

The project is 85 percent complete.

Undersecretary Rafael Yabut, DPWH project implementation officer for official development assistance-funded projects, said the scheduled completion date for the Puerto-Sayre Flyover project is November 22, 2011 but the Department will try to complete the construction by end of this month.

DPWH Secretary Rogelio Singson said the construction of the flyover is also in anticipation of the increasing population in the city and enhancing business opportunity, productivity and job generation.

Puerto-Sayre Flyover is also one of the two flyover projects in the provinces, with the other being the recently constructed Lacson-Circumferential Flyover in Bacolod City. (PNA)
LDV/JMC/mec

dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 03:12 PM

Puntod-Kauswagan bridge (Kauswagan approach)

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dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 03:16 PM

Inside Land Registration Authority

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dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 03:18 PM

Agua LKK

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dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 03:19 PM

Gaisano Mall

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dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 03:22 PM

Havaianas in LKK

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dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 06:47 PM

Phinma honchos grace Union Galvasteel opening (http://www.goldstardailynews.com/life-style/5391-phinma-honchos-grace-union-galvasteel-opening.html)
Wednesday, 10 August 2011 00:00

PHILIPPINE Investment Management, Inc. (Phinma) chair Oscar Hilado and president Ramon del Rosario Jr. were joined by Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar Moreno during the opening of the P13-million roll forming plant of the conglomerate-owned Union Galvasteel Corporation here in Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City.
Earlier, UGC president Arthur Florendo said they transferred from their previous 2002-inaugurated location a Kimwa Compound in Baloy to their present area at the corner of Malasag Road to serve better the growing number of their clients.

At the Cugman complex, Union Galvasteel Corporation manufactures prepainted roofing and walling materials such as duratile, durarib, duracorr, duraspandrel, duracurve and pre-insulated panels; steel framed building systems such as duradeck, C-purlins, light metal frames and steel framed house; galvanized coils and sheets such as long span and heavy guauge; installation and repairs; and free estimates.
The 21,000 square-meter plant in Cugman joins 11 existing plants nationwide of the company which was founded in 1963.

Since its inception, Union Galvasteel has churned out products that are the preferred choice of developers, architects, contractors and homeowners countrywide.
True to Florendo's statement, the distribution network of Union Galvasteel nationwide is unmatched allowing deliveries of high quality galvanized sheets, pre-painted coils and zinc-coated heavy gage products in the shortest possible periods.

Union Galvasteel Corporation does not sit on its laurels though.
The ISO 2002 certified firm continues to innovate with its strategic expansion and modernization of galvanizing and color coating line facilities and constant improvement in product quality.
In fact, a Valencia City, Bukidnon plant is in the offing.

nivramster

August 12th, 2011, 06:52 PM

dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 06:53 PM

seafoods ang specialty sa agua. naa gani lobster pero ipatimbang pa in terms of 100grams

dark_knight_detectve

August 12th, 2011, 06:54 PM

there are rumors that the lot across bayantel is either crown regency or club ultima.

nivramster

August 12th, 2011, 06:59 PM

Gipangita nako tong Legacy wala gyud nako nakit-an, asa gyud na exactly located? :?

nivramster

August 12th, 2011, 07:35 PM

kaganina man ng havaianas noh? dra ko gkan ketkai ganina daghan kau tawo

Agua or Aqua? :?

jaysan81286

August 13th, 2011, 02:28 AM

Gipangita nako tong Legacy wala gyud nako nakit-an, asa gyud na exactly located? :?

Marvin, abay sa Goodyear...

GearX

August 13th, 2011, 03:45 AM

Gipangita nako tong Legacy wala gyud nako nakit-an, asa gyud na exactly located? :?

Legacy is located at Bayantel Bldg.

nivramster

August 13th, 2011, 05:20 AM

Marvin, abay sa Goodyear...

Legacy is located at Bayantel Bldg.

diba ang abay sa goodyear dili man bayantel? which is which??

nivramster

August 13th, 2011, 06:06 AM

Explore & Endure:
Kagay-an EcoTrail Run
August 14, 2011
4:00am

dark_knight_detectve

August 13th, 2011, 06:47 AM

kung club ultima man gani na paglami tanawon.

Fahdingding

August 13th, 2011, 10:20 AM

selosa_ko

August 13th, 2011, 12:30 PM

Brillante Mendoza Film Festival at SM

BRILLANTE Mendoza, the first ever internationally-acclaimed Asian film director to win in the 62nd Cannes Film Festival, will be staging his four multi-awarded films entitled “Kaleldo,” “Manoro,” “Foster Child” and “Lola” at the SM City Cagayan de Oro Cinema 2 on August 17 and 18, 2011.
“Kaleldo” tells the story of a motherless family after the eruption of Mt. Pinatubo and tells viewers that life, as depicted in the turn of events in the lives of the film’s characters, is as changeable and as volatile as the seasons.

(http://specials.sunstar.com.ph/tellittosunstar)
“Kaleldo” won the Netpac Award at the Jeonju International Film Festival in 2007; the Best Actress Award in the Durban International Film Festival in 2006; and the Best Film, Best Performer, Best Screenplay and Best Achievement in Cinematography Awards at the Young Critics Circle in 2005.

“Kaleldo” will be shown at SM Cinema 2 on August 17 at 10 a.m.
“Manoro” is the story of a 13-year-old aeta named Jonalyn who, after graduating from elementary school, teaches middle aged and elderly aetas to read and write, thus enabling them to cast votes for the election.
“Manoro” was the recipient of the Cinema Avvenir Award at the Torino International Film Festival in 2006; and the Best Film, Best Director and Digital Lokal Awards at the Cinemanila International Film Festival in 2006. It will be shown at the SM Cinema 2 on August 17 at 1 p.m.
“Foster Child” is the story of a woman and her husband who were hired by a local child care facility to provide a temporary home and care for abandoned babies as they await formal adoption. The inevitable separation is always a heart-breaking event for the foster family.
“Foster Child” won the Special Jury Award at the Eurasia International Film Festival in 2007 and Best Film and Screenplay at the Young Critics Circle. It was also screened at the Director’s Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007 and won the Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress Awards at Gawad Tanglaw in 2007.
“Foster Child” will be shown at the SM Cinema 2 on August 18 at 10:00am.
“Lola” is the story of two elderly women who bear the consequences of a crime involving their grandsons. One is the victim while the other one is the suspect. Both weak and poor, they laboriously solicit money in the midst of a storm -- one for the victim’s burial, one for the suspect’s bail bond.
“Lola” has won awards such as Best Film in the Eighth Rome International Film Festival in Italy; Best in Cinematography in the Durban International Film Festival; Best Director, Best Sound and Best Film at the Golden Screen Award of the Entertainment Press; the Grand Knight Award at the Miami Film Festival; Best Film, Best Actress and Best Photography at the Las Palmas Film Festival in Spain and the Ecumenical Jury Award at the Frabourg Film Festival in Switzerland. It will be shown at SM Cinema 2 on August 18 at 1 p.m.
Everyone is invited to watch the four films and be able to interact with the renowned Kapampangan Director himself after every film showing. Admission fee is P100 only per movie.
For bookings and reservations, please call the Mall Administration Office at 859-2885 to 88 or 0917-8090656. (PR)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/entertainment/2011/07/19/brillante-mendoza-film-festival-sm-167653

selosa_ko

August 13th, 2011, 12:34 PM

House names Rodriguez as most productive member

THE House of Representatives is expected to name Cagayan de Oro Representative Rufus Rodriguez (2nd district) as its most productive member based on the number of bills he filed.
Rodriguez introduced 809 House bills and resolutions, including those that he have co-authored in the first regular session of the 15th Congress that ended in June, this year.

(http://specials.sunstar.com.ph/tellittosunstar)
Aside from this, Rodriguez also posted a perfect attendance, attending 73 session days without being tardy.

Although his efforts were commended, some of his proposals have either sailed through the chamber level or are waiting for Senate approval.
The Senate will also tackle the creation of two additional branches of Municipal Trial Court in Cities in Cagayan de Oro that Rodriguez earlier proposed.
In the local front, Rodriguez's plan to reforest 3,000 hectares of public land in the city is now on its way for a third and final reading at the House, including the upgrading of the J.R. Borja Memorial City Hospital as an extension of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center (NMMC).
Known for speaking his mind on different issues, Rodriguez also filed measures seeking to address the continuous pierce of fuel prices.
He also called for the junking of the Oil Deregulation Law, which transport and consumer groups blamed for unabated fuel price increases.
Backed by the House plenary were three of the first six measures that were enacted into laws -- Republic Act 10149 or the GOCC Governance Act, Republic Act 10150 or An Act extending the Implementation of the Lifeline Rate, and Republic Act 10151 or An Act allowing Employment of Night Workers, which Rodriguez authored and co-authored.
Rodriguez is part of the administration coalition in the House led by Speaker Feliciano Belmonte Jr. but has been vocal in opposing the Reproductive Health Bill.
"We cannot fight our religion, yet this bill would now pick a fight with the Catholic Church," he said.
Another 25 House bills filed by Rodriguez are also included in the list of priority legislative measures laid down by President Benigno Aquino III, such as the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2011, National Health Insurance Act of 2011, Anti-Trust Law, the AFP Modernization Program and the Witness Protection and Whistleblowers Act. (ALR)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 13, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/12/house-names-rodriguez-most-productive-member-172637

selosa_ko

August 13th, 2011, 12:34 PM

Mayor creates Oro Blood Council

By Michael Andrew W. Yu (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/taxonomy/term/1743)

Friday, August 12, 2011

CAGAYAN de Oro City Mayor Vicente Emano has issued an executive order creating a Blood Council in the city.
Emano said the Cagayan de Oro Blood Council will participate in the formation of the Local Blood Donation Program that fulfills the need for blood in the community.

(http://specials.sunstar.com.ph/tellittosunstar)
He said the council will also plan and implement public education, advocacy and donor recruitment activities to promote voluntary blood donation and would organize mobile blood collection in coordination with the Department of Health in Northern Mindanao and the Philippine Red Cross.

The council is also tasked to spearhead and assist in fund raising/fund sourcing from within the community and from external government and non-government organizations, financial institutions or agencies and strengthen the linkages of local hospitals, facilities providing obstetrical care and health services with blood centers.
It is also tasked to coordinate and monitor the implementation of the Local Blood Donation Program.
Councilor Dante Pajo, vice-chair of the Cagayan de Oro Blood Council and the chair of the City Council committee on health and sanitation, said the newly-formed council will boost blood distribution in the city and will surely be beneficial to poor residents.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 13, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/12/mayor-creates-oro-blood-council-172636

selosa_ko

August 13th, 2011, 12:36 PM

PhilExport urges more membership

THE Confederation of Philippine Exporters Foundation (PhilExport) in Northern Mindanao is aiming for more comfortable business activities by exporters or other business lines as it encourages admission of more membership to the organization.

Michael Joseph R. Ignacio, PhilExport-Northern Mindanao executive director, said it would be much advantageous to companies to become members of the exporters' organization by getting sense of community.

(http://specials.sunstar.com.ph/tellittosunstar)
"If you have a problem, there's a regular communication. Every week we provide advice. Looming issues (on business-related activities) they get to know what's going on," Ignacio said.

PhilExport, with 116 member-companies as of July 2011, is a respectable organization advocating for support from the government in addressing the member-companies' business-related needs. It brings the exports concerns of its member-companies to the government for possible action.
"For example, they (member-companies) have concerns on accreditation through electronic export, we will be the one to follow that up," Ignacio said.
The exporters' organization is a member of the Regional Development Council (RDC) in Northern Mindanao.
"For as long as you want to be part of the community...this is an open invitation. If you're on exportation or your business depends on exports, you're welcome to join," Ignacio said.
Meanwhile, in customs brokerage concerns, Ignacio said PhilExport could suggest a fair negotiation with the Customs department and the exporters especially that the new management of the Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT) in Tagoloan implements the proper processing of documents and avoids "shortcuts".
"In fact, many member-companies were surprised why the Customs department now has lengthy processing on customs brokerage. But they're not just actually used to it because of 'shortcut' methods (during the previous administration)," he said as he announced the recent seminar conducted for exporters on the proper processing of exportation at the MCT three weeks ago.
He said it is the duty of the organization to protect the interest of the member-companies "and we encourage good governance."

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 13, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/12/philexport-urges-more-membership-172633

pimpmyride

August 13th, 2011, 03:20 PM

congrats to cong. rufus^^

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 11:35 AM

Cebu’s Balamban Liempo now in CDO
Aug.13, 2011 in Investments

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“Cebu’s unique Liempo… that is tastier than lechon” has opened a branch in Cagayan de Oro City.

Balamban Liempo, was first established in July of 2009 by couple Jojo and Honey Vergara of Abucayan, Balamban, Cebu. The business started in a small…-hole-in-wall type which is located at Mabolo, Cebu. In Balamban, Cebu City there is a popular and unique method of grilling Liempo, by putting local herbs, spices and some secret ingredients inside the meat before grilling. Many people go to Balamban just to eat this delectable dish!

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Looks yummy!~Now Cagayanons will have the chance what Balamban Liempo tastes with their branch in Lapasan as shown below.

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You can contact them at 856-1958 or email at balambancdp@gmail.com.

all photos from facebook

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13671

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 11:38 AM

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 11:39 AM

Tita Fannies opens 3rd store in CDO
Aug.13, 2011 in Investments

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Iligan City’s Tita Fannies has opened a third store in Cagayan de Oro City specifically along Vamenta Boulevard in Carmen. However, this latest opening caters only to take-out orders. Other stores are in Corrales and in Bulua.

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13678

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 11:40 AM

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 11:42 AM

Cong. Bambi Emano turns over road, other infra projects
Aug.13, 2011

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Misamis Oriental 2nd District Cong. Yevgeny “Bambi” Beja Emano recently turned over several infrastructure projects ranging from road concreting, water system, irrigation, public cemetery and electrification projects.

The turnover ceremonies of these projects were held in the past few weeks and located in Jasaan, Opol, Gitagum, Laguindingan, El Salvador City and Lugait. Browse over the photos below: http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13682

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 12:00 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Macanhan flyover latest updates
Aug.14, 2011

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The main concrete supports of the Macanhan flyover project are now steadily rising.

To speed up the construction, Masterson Avenue has been closed to traffic. Vehicles bound for Macanhan either use Zayas Street or Acacia Street. As shown, the design is basically similar to the Licoan project. However, the main difference is the approach from uptown area where everything is almost downhill. Pile driving has just been completed and some of the heavy equipment are being pulled out when I took the pictures. As the billboard states, the flyover is expected to be completed by October 20, 2011.

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Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 12:04 PM

Jollibee Vamenta expands
Aug.14, 2011

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Jollibee’s branch at Vamenta Boulevard in Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City has expanded.

The building right at the back along Max Suniel Street has been added to the existing store with the second floor as the new party venue. The fastfood’s main facade is also undergoing renovation or facelift. Another new addition is the children’s playpen. Jollibee’s only branch in Carmen proper is usually full during breakfast, lunch, breaks and even dinner time. This probably prompted the expansion. Moreso, this is also open 24 hours.

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13736

Constellation2k

August 14th, 2011, 12:04 PM

GAKIAT

August 15th, 2011, 04:06 AM

how many JB's here in CDO...

flipzychick

August 15th, 2011, 05:05 AM

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adeuksom

August 15th, 2011, 07:19 AM

Thank you for constantly posting those daily updates on development miss Stella..we really appreciate it..we are so blessed nga duna sad tay CDO progresswatch by Damarre nga nagserbesyo sukad pa sauna...equivalent ni sa updates nila Cofnar, DKD & Mottymot :cheers:

bisayadako

August 15th, 2011, 07:55 AM

Kayak Slalom Coach on his first kayak paddle (since Dec 2010) in Cagayan River. Warm up ferry at Kabula put-in for a 6km run to Taguanao. We, CDO Kayakers are looking forward to work with him on developing young Kayak Slalom paddlers for FREE. Who knows we may represent the Philippines one day.

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Peter Parker, a slalom kayaker from UK who has now moved to Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. He's with the CDO Kayakers last August 14, 2011 for a 6km river run from Cabula to Taguanao. Special thanks to Kayak Domain. The premier kayaking outdoor store in the city. Call/Text 0917-706-4184 or visit www. kayakdomain.com

Category:
Travel & Events

cribs88

August 15th, 2011, 10:54 AM

flipzychick

August 15th, 2011, 11:21 AM

^^ mao ng tinuod na love for the city, kanang maningkamot ma promote ang syudad nga walay dautay... magkahiusa nalang. the love we give to our city will either be constructive or destructive. you make a choice kung asa mo ana. mao ng gisulti sa kanta ni Queen: "TOO MUCH LOVE WILL KILL YOU"... :lol:

Sa mga kugi kaayo magpost diri ug updates, salamat kaayo! :okay:

adeuksom

August 15th, 2011, 12:20 PM

for the love of the city!

it reminds me of love city disco..tambayanan ni Bundagul..aka..ay nalang :lol:

for the love of the city gyud Cribs mao nabanhaw ka gikan sa kasagpan :lol: 'elcome bak!

Taegon

August 15th, 2011, 12:46 PM

Motorcycle Race of Champions Oro leg held
Monday, 15 August 2011 00:00

COLT 45, which actively promotes its corporate social responsibility advocacy that says Real Men Don't Ride Drunk, in partnership with Two Wheel Enthusiasts Network (TEN), publishers of MotorCycle Magazine and Power Wheels, staged its 3rd leg over the weekend for the National MotoROC (Motorcycle Race of Champions) at the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro.

The two-day event encouraged grassroots racers to compete safely away from the streets on a secured race track and to have an opportunity to display their skills and have a chance to be discovered by top manufacturers and racing scouts.

The first leg of the series was conducted at the parking grounds of Marikina City Hall last April 9 wherein four-time Super Bike Champion the late Maico Buncio was the race director. Racers from all around the metro came to compete for the title. The 2nd leg of MotoROC was held at the NE Pacific Mall Cabanatuan City which was led by Motocross Champion Jovie Saulog. The winners of the first two legs will represent NCR and Luzon at the MotoROC Championship Finals in Quirino Grandstand on Dec. 17-18.

The categories are 115cc Open, 115cc Stock Novice, 125 cc Stock series, 160 cc Open Automatic Novice, 180 cc Open Automatic, Open Four Stroke.

http://www.goldstardailynews.com/sports/5441-motorcycle-race-of-champions-oro-leg-held.html

Taegon

August 15th, 2011, 12:49 PM

Primavera links Green Loop between SM and Pueblo de Oro Township

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Architect Romolo V. Nati speaks on the eco-friendly features of Primavera Residences during the SM Green Retail Agenda launching in SM Cagayan de Oro 04 August 2011. (photo by Jon Lasmarias.)

By Mike Banos
Correspondent

CAGAYAN de Oro’s first eco-friendly condominium stood tall as one the strong links between SM’s Green Retail Agenda and Pueblo de Oro Township’s Green Initiatives during the former’s launching last August 4 in SM Cagayan de Oro.

Ms. Clara Marie Asuncion G. Elizaga, SM Cagayan de Oro Mall Manager, said the SM Green Retail Agenda is an annual event where mall tenant owners and business planners gather for a yearly conference on trends, materials, sustainability strategies and green architecture.

“SM aims to encourage all business owners and mall partners to contribute and keep our natural world a clean and safe environment for the future,” Ms. Elizaga said in her welcome remarks. “In doing so, we integrate the environmental advocacy in the business industry to make a significant impact.”

Among the projects undertaken by SM under its Green Retail Agenda are its Trash to Cash recycling market, SM Supermalls Green Bag featuring prints by artist Manuel Baldemor, the SM Green Film Festival and hosting the annual celebration of Earth Hour.

“With all systems go for the Italpinas Primavera Residences, the Pueblo de Oro Township has the prestige of having the first green building in Mindanao,” said Pueblo de Oro Vice President-General Manager Rodolfo L. Meñes. “These residential condo buildings will be eco-friendly and are to be constructed along the principles of sustainable architecture, such as generating renewable energy, reduce internal units temperature, maximizing shading and natural ventilation.”

Pueblo de Oro Township is a 360-hectere master planned mixed use project which hosts both SM Cagayan de Oro and Primavera Residences.

“Primavera Residences complements other green initiatives of the Pueblo de Oro Township, including the 40-hectare Pueblo Urban Rainforest, electric jeepneys that are now serving Township residents, and rainwater harvesting and recycling ponds at Pueblo de Oro golf course making Pueblo the benchmark for eco-friendly developments in Cagayan de Oro,” Mr. Meñes added.

“As the first truly eco-friendly condominium in Cagayan de Oro and Northern Mindanao, Primavera Residences is happy to share SM’s Green Retail Agenda and Pueblo de Oro’s Green Initiatives,” said Architect Romolo V. Nati, president and CEO of Italpinas Euro-Design and Eco-Development Corporation (Italpinas).

Mr. Nati said Primavera Residences is a 10-storey twin-tower Italian-designed condominium designed by ITA PROJECT, an Italian architectural design firm based in Rome with a solid reputation for award winning eco-friendly buildings, and developed Italpinas, a sustaining member of the Philippines Green Building Council.

“We use passive elements for Primavera like cross-ventilation, building orientation, an inner green courtyard and terrace, brise soleil (louvers) and extended awnings to maximize natural light and shadow,” said Mr. Nati. “These elements combine to complement each other to bring down the temperature in the building that it remains cooler even in hot summer months to lessen the need for air conditioning.”

Mr. Nati estimates Primavera’s passive design elements could reduce energy consumption for air conditioning by approximately 32% or around 20% of total energy consumption, directly benefitting condominium residents.
On top of these passive design elements, Mr. Nati said Primavera Residences would also be tapping solar energy on its rooftop with the use of photovoltaic cells that would produce around 150 kilowatts peak renewable energy from its two towers.

When the “Net Metering Law” will be implemented in Mindanao, the photovoltaic cells will feed electricity to the local distribution utility grid, Mr. Nati said.

“At the end of each billing period, this electricity produced will be deducted from the condominium’s electric bill, further reducing the individual electric bill of each resident,” he said. “While waiting for the Net Metering Law to be approved, we will be using the energy produced from the solar cells to directly power the common and shared areas of Primavera.”
Engr. Cecilio U. Sumaoy, manager of the Cagayan Electric Power and Light Co.’s (CEPALCO) head of systems operations department and concurrent plant manager of its solar photovoltaic PV plant, concurs with Primavera’s choice of its solar component.

“Solar energy is the best renewable energy option for Mindanao,” Mr. Sumaoy said during his presentation. “It is easily and quickly installed on rooftops, prices for PV cells are coming down, and it makes anyone an independent power producer.”
CEPALCO set up Mindanao’s first and largest on-grid solar PV power plant in Barangay Indahag in 2004 and plans to set up a larger 10 megawatt (MW) solar facility soon.

Besides complementing Mindanao’s predominantly hydroelectric power plants during the dry season, Mr. Sumaoy said it is also socially equitable since all consumers share the cost of the feed-in tariff in their electric bills.

“The issue of solar power pricing is not a valid one since the issue here is not price, but our responsibility for life,” Mr. Sumaoy said.

Meantime, Pueblo de Oro Sr. Sales Manager Ma. Arabelle. B. Solidum, Sr. Product Manager, confirmed sales for Primavera continue to be brisk despite additional units in the inventory.

“We’re already 50 percent sold and we expect sales to continue to be brisk when the showroom and model unit are launched this September,” Ms. Solidum noted.

“Construction is now over 30 percent complete and will now be much faster with the tower crane and additional manpower onsite,” said Engr. Arsenio B. Manuta, vice president for operations of AVP Trading & Construction, Primavera’s contractor.
For further inquiries, please call (63) 921-4156737 or fax (63) (2) 889-9292 or email g.magadan@Italpinas.com ors.delavega@italpinas.com

http://www.businessweekmindanao.com/2011/08/14/primavera-links-green-loop-between-sm-and-pueblo-de-oro-township/

Taegon

August 15th, 2011, 12:54 PM

Posted on August 14, 2011 05:37:55 PM

TEXT AND PHOTOS BY RAOUL J. CHEE KEE, Sub-Editor

Southern fashion

IT IS true: everybody loves a show. This was proven once again at the recently concluded first Mindanao Fashion Summit (MFS) held at the Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City. That evening, the atrium of the sprawling mall as well as the second level overlooking the venue was packed with locals and tourists drawn to the lights and thumping music.

The closing show on Aug. 6 featured the designs of Aries Lagat from Iligan City, Benjie S. Manuel and Gil Macaibay III from Cagayan de Oro, and Dodjie Batu from Davao City. Manila-based guest designer Dong Omaga-Diaz likewise presented several nude and celadon party frocks but it was the Mindanao designers who garnered the loudest applause.

Granted they were on home turf but their collections were notable for vision and -- in the case of Mr. Manuel -- sheer creativity. After his shop in downtown Cagayan de Oro went up in flames last April, he was left with only yards of Crayola-bright organza.

For the MFS, Mr. Manuel showed a series of organza party dresses with puffy skirts cut above the knee. Another look consisted of long, flowing sheaths with sheer matching overlays.

The winner of the first Project Runway Philippines, Mr. Lagat stuck to a gray palette but played with the fabric by ruching and folding it to great effect. One paneled dress that stood out was outlined with zippers.

Mr. Batu expanded his well-received men’s collection that he first showed at Philippine Fashion Week last May. Unlined jackets and tops featured woven plastic twine details on lapels, cuffs, epaulets and suspenders. Mr. Batu also sent out several models carrying totes and shoulder bags woven from the same plastic material.

The president of the Oro Fashion Design Guild (OFDG), Mr. Macaibay still managed to come out with a cohesive set even if he was busy with the nitty-gritty details of the MFS. His capsule collection consisted of two-tone stretch jersey dresses in pairings of gray and purple, nude and aqua, and yellow and purple. Embellishment came in the form of intricately folded and pleated strips of tinted rubber that appeared on dress fronts or trailed sexily at the back.

In an interview with Mr. Macaibay after the show, he told BusinessWorld that the OFDG fully intends to make the MFS an annual event.

“We only had a couple of months to pull the MFS together but now that we’ve been able to mount it, we hope to invite more Mindanao designers to participate next year,” he said.

More than the chance to stage a series of glittering fashion shows, however, he is optimistic the MFS will build trust and a feeling of camaraderie among Mindanaoans.

http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Arts&Leisure&title=Southern-fashion&id=36463

Taegon

August 15th, 2011, 12:59 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Girders now at Recto-Velez flyover project
Aug.15, 2011

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Concrete girders are now being installed at the CM Recto-Velez flyover project revealing the shape of the said infrastructure.

Photos taken at noon today reveal that the first set of girders are now in place at the eastern approach of the flyover. These were reportedly installed over the weekend. The next set of girders are set to arrive soon and probably for the western approach. Once all these girders are installed on the piers (supports), work will be concentrated above ground and we may now have a clearer picture of how traffic in the area will look like in the next few months.

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As shown, the flyover is somewhat steep. I think it’s ok if you’re coming from the west because you have enough momentum from Maharlika Bridge. It’s different if you’re coming from Corrales Junction because you have little momentum in ascending the flyover with possible decreased acceleration owing to vehicles fronting Gaisano City. However, in both cases, acceleration in an inclined plane will be difficult for older vehicle units if traffic is slow. Still, we always hope for the best.

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Taegon

August 15th, 2011, 01:03 PM

Xavier University inaugurates 10th president
Monday, 15 August 2011 00:00

Fr Roberto Yap, SJ, will have his investiture as tenth president of Xavier University today at the Immaculate Conception Chapel of Xavier University. The ceremonies will commence with a Eucharistic Celebration to be presided by Most Rev. Antonio Ledesma SJ DD, Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro. An academic convocation will follow right after.

Provincial Superior of the Jesuit Philippine Province, Rev Fr Jose Magadia, SJ, will mission Yap to his new ministry and will confer on him the Presidential Medallion. The University Charter and the University Mace will be handed over to the president by Dr. Patricia Licuanan, chair of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched), and Elpidio Paras, chair of the Xavier University Board of Trustees.

Licuanan, Atty. Casimiro Juarez Jr., president of Capitol University, and Rev. Fr. Antonio Moreno SJ, chair of the Jesuit Higher Education Commission, are expected to give salutations to Yap.
Rev Fr Daniel Huang SJ, general counselor of the Society of Jesus and regional assistant for Jesuits in Asia-Pacific Region, will give the closing remarks. A dinner reception will follow at the Covered Courts.
The investiture ceremonies will be attended by the entire Xavier University community, presidents and faculty from other Ateneo Schools, benefactors and friends of Ateneo de Cagayan.

Yap hails from Cebu City. He entered the Society of Jesus on May 30, 1982 and was ordained a Catholic priest on March 14, 1992. He earned his degree in Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the Ateneo de Manila University where he graduated cum laude; his Master of Arts in Economics from the New School for Social Research, New York; his Bachelor in Sacred Theology from Loyola School of Theology where he graduated summa cum laude and his Master of Arts in Theology from the Ateneo de Manila University; his Master in Public Policy from Harvard University; and his Doctor of Philosophy in Economics from the University College London.

Besides serving as Xavier University president, Yap is concurrently the Province Treasurer of the Philippine Province of the Society of Jesus.

By BIBOY MANLEGRO
Correspondent

http://www.goldstardailynews.com/life-style/5448-xavier-university-inaugurates-10th-president.html

cribs88

August 15th, 2011, 02:40 PM

it reminds me of love city disco..tambayanan ni Bundagul..aka..ay nalang :lol:

for the love of the city gyud Cribs mao nabanhaw ka gikan sa kasagpan :lol: 'elcome bak!

lagi absent for almost a month or more....hahaha
salamat sa ako mg lawyer...!

welcome pa ba ko? hehehe:lol:

BunDagul

August 15th, 2011, 03:56 PM

it reminds me of love city disco..tambayanan ni Bundagul..aka..ay nalang :lol:

for the love of the city gyud Cribs mao nabanhaw ka gikan sa kasagpan :lol: 'elcome bak!

Asa na dapit bai???:banana::banana::lol::lol:

nivramster

August 15th, 2011, 05:00 PM

lagi absent for almost a month or more....hahaha
salamat sa ako mg lawyer...!

welcome pa ba ko? hehehe:lol:

kelangan pa bang e memorize yan? hehehe :rofl:

BunDagul

August 15th, 2011, 06:28 PM

kelangan pa bang e memorize yan? hehehe :rofl:

Oo... kailangang iterrorize yan....:nuts::nuts:

Bamboo88

August 15th, 2011, 09:26 PM

Jollibee Market City as of 8/15/2011

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Bamboo88

August 15th, 2011, 09:32 PM

nanotice ninyo ni nga part sa fly-over sa macanhan? giguba na lagi diay tong balay diha sa corner...so gi-widen jud diay na diha nga area...

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Bamboo88

August 15th, 2011, 10:21 PM

donnex

August 15th, 2011, 11:02 PM

dapat lang talaga na i widened and road ideally no less than 4 lanes.

donnex

August 15th, 2011, 11:13 PM

PIA Press Release
Monday, August 15, 2011
Region 10 to host BIMP-EAGA SOMM

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 15 (PIA) -- Preparations are underway for the holding of the BIMP-EAGA Senor Official’s and Ministers Meeting (SOMM) in the city, on October 19-21, this year.

An annual activity of the BIMP-EAGA, the SOMM is an activity wherein senior officials and ministers meet, together with the chairpersons and members of various sectoral clusters, working groups and task forces, for the purpose of discussing the status and progress of the sub-regional priority programs and projects, including issues and concerns affecting its implementation.

Comprised of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP)-East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) is a shared strategy of the four governments in addressing the imbalance in economic development, especially, for their less developed and more remote territories.

“It is the standing instruction of President Benigno S. Aquino III for the Philippines to take the lead in showing substantial gains and outcome of this sub-regional cooperation at the sidelines of the 7th BIMP-EAGA Leaders Summit held last May 8 in Jakarta, Indonesia,” said Jon Miral of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).

He said MinDA is on top in the over-all coordination with regard to SOMM preparations, but will closely work and touch-base with the CDO City Government, through the Department of Trade and Industry in Misamis Oriental (DTI-Mis. Or.) provincial office, particularly in the exchange of information and other relevant documents.

Relatedly, the Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2010-2016 sees the importance of BIMP-EAGA in boosting investments, trade and exports for the region, recognizing the opportunities offered by the participating governments in effecting cross-border consolidation, complementation, industry and value-chain management.

The principal mechanism for consultations between and among the participating countries of the BIMP-EAGA is the SOMM which provides the strategic directions and general policy guidelines in addition to drawing the attention of the central governments to the development requirements of the focal areas.

Meanwhile, Ruben Vegafria, President of Promote CDO Foundation, said the conduct of the SOMM in region 10 will enable the region to promote its products and services, thereby, encourage the participating countries to strengthen and open up linkages in the Northern part of Mindanao.

Featuring major events such as the Northern Mindanao Agro-Industrial Trade Fair and Exhibit, BIMP-EAGA Investment Conference on Agro-Industry and Tourism and the MindaONE Trade Fair and Exhibit, the SOMM will showcase not just Region 10’s best products and services but also create complementation with the rest of Mindanao’s products, thereby, increasing the island’s prospects for business with the partner nations, Vegafria added. (PIA-10)

donnex

August 15th, 2011, 11:20 PM

^^This is an international event hosted by the city...hope the ongoing flyover constructions both recto and macanhan area will be completed para naman maging maayos ang takbo ng trapiko.

donnex

August 15th, 2011, 11:23 PM

Last month di ba may meeting din ang BIMP EAGA...sa CDO?

bisayadako

August 16th, 2011, 02:12 AM

nivramster

August 16th, 2011, 03:07 AM

Nakalabay ko sa Kathryn's bakeshop sa divisoria, murag nag renovate sila :okay:

miko_06

August 16th, 2011, 05:23 AM

daghan na kaau jollibee...borag gyud sila ug mga bee nga dali rakai modaghan,,,

miko_06

August 16th, 2011, 05:28 AM

naa untay program nga himoon atong tourism office para gyud modaghan atong mga tourist , white water wharfting, dahilayan, scuba sa duka, white beaches sa Western Mis. Or ug daghan pa.....

bisayadako

August 16th, 2011, 06:35 AM

naa untay program nga himoon atong tourism office para gyud modaghan atong mga tourist , white water wharfting, dahilayan, scuba sa duka, white beaches sa Western Mis. Or ug daghan pa.....

bai, sa ako personal experience murag loya kaayo ang Tourism Office. Kami mismo nga naa sa Outfitting business ang gapaningoha (individually) nga ma-promote ang among mga outdoor business. Supposedly, this is the job of the Tourism Office. Pero loya pa sa anaemic ang mga katawhan diha.

flipzychick

August 16th, 2011, 06:43 AM

bai, sa ako personal experience murag loya kaayo ang Tourism Office. Kami mismo nga naa sa Outfitting business ang gapaningoha (individually) nga ma-promote ang among mga outdoor business. Supposedly, this is the job of the Tourism Office. Pero loya pa sa anaemic ang mga katawhan diha.

why not write a letter to them? e try lang... daghan kog amigo sa tourism office. let all your concerns out, pati mga comments and suggestions...

romix

August 16th, 2011, 07:52 AM

kanus a mr. cdo bodybuilding contest dha donnex , kay moapil mga taga butuan

bisayadako

August 16th, 2011, 07:54 AM

why not write a letter to them? e try lang... daghan kog amigo sa tourism office. let all your concerns out, pati mga comments and suggestions...

In the tourism office, there are people who's job is particularly this. They themselves SHOULD do their research instead of waiting for some small business to come to them. Naa ba sila webpage nga maka butang ko ug comments?

GearX

August 16th, 2011, 08:16 AM

In the tourism office, there are people who's job is particularly this. They themselves SHOULD do their research instead of waiting for some small business to come to them. Naa ba sila webpage nga maka butang ko ug comments?

the best thing to do is to visit personally Ms. Imma Rae Gatuslao...:cheers:

ofw_cebu

August 16th, 2011, 08:22 AM

bisayadako

August 16th, 2011, 08:48 AM

the best thing to do is to visit personally Ms. Imma Rae Gatuslao...:cheers:

but what are they doing with the current info they have? is there a marketing drive? are we just be providing info and it just sits on their PCs? i don't even know if they have a webpage (not even website, just a page) that they maintain. Their webpage in cagayandeoro.gov.ph is not even updated. Webpage are usually the first thing people look at. If you fail on that step 1, then forget the rest of it.

flipzychick

August 16th, 2011, 03:28 PM

DREAMS OF MINDANAO COMING TRUE

By Michael Baños

KNOWN AS THE CITY OF GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP, Cagayan de Oro has been cited by two Philippine leading think tanks for the vast potentials it holds for investors and businessmen who manage to see beyond the fabled warmth and hospitality of its residents.

Roberto de Vera, author and regional studies director of the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P), cited Cagayan de Oro as the best positioned for future growth and investments among 23 leading urban regional cities of the Philippines.

In his 2000 paper "Investing in Regional Cities: the Next Big Thing," de Vera describes how Cagayan de Oro is not only the gateway to Northern Mindanao region, but is its regional shopping center as well.

Although it ranked only 16th among the 23 cities in the study in Gross City Domestic Product (GCDP) with P4.93 billion, it led all others in investments with P16.5 billion. It was also the only city in Mindanao among the top five cited by the study in investments posted with the Board of Investments (BOI) in 1999.

Cagayan de Oro was also cited in a 2000 study by the Washington Sycip Policy Forum -- a think tank of the Asian Institute of Management -- because of its "focused vision for its economic future."

The study said Cagayan de Oro's competitiveness was enhanced by its strong economic ties such as with the Northern and Central Visayas regions, Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor (CIC), and the Brunei Darussalam-Indonesia-Malaysia-Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA).

Although other regional centers like Davao were also progressive, its average household income from 1994 to 1997 dropped 10%, while those of Cagayan de Oro and General Santos increased.

Another unique feature of Cagayan de Oro is the way by which its strong real estate property development is balanced by inter-regional infrastructure development such as the Laguindingan international standard airport, Mindanao International Container Port, Tubod-Tangub bridge and widening of its Iligan-Cagayan de Oro-Bukidnon Road (ICBR), the road artery which links it to key satellite areas.

With over 100 subdivisions containing 80,000 lots covering over 1,000 hectares and counting, the real estate boom in the city is likewise balanced by intercity infrastructure such as the planned construction of three additional bridges across the Cagayan river, Licoan flyover and the East and West coast public utility terminals aimed at loosening the city's tightening gridlock.

Which is just as well, since although Cagayan de Oro city itself only has half a million residents, it serves a consumer base of well over three million people covering the five provinces (Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental and Misamis Occidental) and six cities (Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, Iligan, Oroquieta, Ozamiz, and Tangub) of Region 10 (Northern Mindanao) as its regional shopping center.

Already, SM City and rival Big R Super Center have set up mixed-use shopping malls to rival Gaisano's three malls and the local titans Ororama and Limketkai which all boast of department stores, concessionaires, national food chains and cinemas equal if not better than similar stores in other booming regional centers like Cebu, Bacolod and Davao.

Besides retailers, light and medium industries are also finding Cagayan de Oro and its satellite areas an ideal home with its mix of affordable industrial parks, reliable and affordably priced utilities, and central location linked to the rest of the country and the ASEAN region with seamless transportation and communications.

The 3,000-hectare PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate-Misamis Oriental is the country's largest, with the 200-hectare First Cagayan de Oro Business Park and the 80-hectare Alwana Business Park now online. Three others are in the pipeline: Laguindingan Industrial Park, El Salvador Economic Zone, and Gingoog Special Economic Zone.
Already, 19 light and medium industries are operating in Cagayan de Oro, the largest of which are Del Monte Philippines, Inc. and Nestlé Philippines, Inc.'s ASEAN regional manufacturing center for coffee and milk powder. Another 30 or so industries are operating in the Phividec Industrial Estate-Misamis Oriental.

In large part due to this mix of industrial infrastructure and locational advantages, exports topped the US$200-million mark in 2001 as downstream industries, taking advantage of the city's proximity to the agriculture powerhouse Bukidnon, churned out an increasingly diverse array of products to complement the region's predominantly coconut-and-pineapple export base.

Another reason for the continued increase in exports and gross city domestic product are Cagayan de Oro's recent and planned transportation and communications projects through which the lifeblood of this regional dynamo flows. Already served by five telephone local exchange centers (LECs), and four mobile phone companies, the present 65,000 land lines are set to double by another 50,000 in the next two years, further boosting teledensity beyond 10 phones per 100 persons. Two paging networks and nine Internet service providers provide pinpoint local and global reach.

On top of this, 122 banks and 203 public and private schools provide support services, accounting for over half the region's total for both categories. Health services are equally impressive: Eleven public and private hospitals provide over 1,500 beds -- half the total in Region 10.

These are further backed by some 49 barangay health centers, 66 family planning clinics, and over 200 medical and dental clinics. Medical facilities include world-class institutions like the Northern Mindanao Heart Center and Mindanao Eye Center.

Tourism is another sunrise industry. Regional and national convention-goers find irresistible the city's close proximity of hotels and accommodations, wide variety of easily accessible exotic tourism destinations and amenities including an 18-hole world class golf course and a country club.

Not the least, the leisure industry appears to be crossing even political and ideological lines as Cagayan de Oro has been relatively spared the rash of violence which has rocked Mindanao's urban centers as of late. Although its peace and order situation is by no means impeccable, still it has been spared the wholesale bombings and killings many have come to associate with Mindanao.

The most logical explanation for this is multicultural harmony: Despite the diversity of beliefs and ideological convictions, residents share the same admiration and affection for the City of Golden Friendship, the city that has become a home even to migrants and ever-increasing number of visitors over the years.

http://www.bimpbc.org/adcagayan.asp

dark_knight_detectve

August 16th, 2011, 05:59 PM

dark_knight_detectve

August 16th, 2011, 06:35 PM

Color Me Badd, All-4-One
bring back the ‘90s (http://www.malaya.com.ph/aug16/ent4.html)

The onslaught in Manila of ‘90s iconic acts mounts with the excitement reaching fever pitch in anticipation of the All-4-One and Color Me Badd back-to-back concert at the Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 7.

Both iconic ‘90s bands are set to thrill their Filipino audience on Sept. 7 with a repertoire of all their greatest hits and the multi-platinum songs of Michael Jackson as the bands’ tribute to the King of Pop. After Araneta Coliseum on Sept. 7, Color Me Badd and All-4-One will hold shows at the Waterfront Hotel in Cebu on Sept. 9 and at Limketkai Mall in Cagayan de Oro on Sept. 10.

Color Me Badd is the global phenomenon behind the monster hits "I Wanna Sex You Up," "I Adore Mi Amor," "All 4 Love," "Wildflower," "Thinkin’ Back," "Slow Motion," "Sexual Capacity," "The Earth, The Sun and The Rain" and "Close To Heaven." The R&B/hip hop group, was discovered in 1990 by Robert Bell of Kool & The Gang, is composed of Bryan Abrams, Mark Calderon and Kevin Thornton.

The group has racked up 8.8 million records sales worldwide of their albums "C.M.B." (released in 1991), "Young, Gifted & Badd: The Remixes" (1992), "Time and Chance" (1993), "Now and Forever" (1996), "Awakening" (1998) and "The Best of Color Me Badd" (2000).

All-4-One, on the other hand, is acknowledged in the music industry as the "Dukes of R&B." Their biggest hit, "I Swear," from their eponymous debut CD released in 1994, won a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1995. The song also enjoyed an eleven-week run on top of the Billboard Hot 100 and it has been named by ASCAP as one of the greatest love songs of the 20th century.

But it wasn’t as if All-4-One is one-hit-wonder. Another song, "I Can Love You Like That," zoomed up the charts – as with "These Arms," "Beautiful As U," "I Will Be Right Here," "She’s Got Skillz," "So Much In Love," "Someone Who Lives In Your Heart," "I’m Your Man" and "I Just Wanna Be Your Everything." And who can forget "Someday," the theme song of Disney film, "The Hunchback of Notre Dame"?

Composed of Jamie Jones, Delious Kennedy, Alfred Nevarez and Tony Borowiak, All-4-One has sold 22 million records worldwide. In their discography are "All-4-One," "And the Music Speaks," "On and On," "A41," "Split Personality," "No Regrets" and even "An All-4-One Christmas."

The back-to-back concert of Color Me Badd and All-4-One in the Philippines is made possible by Ovation Productions. Tickets are priced at P4500, P4000, P3500, P2500, P1000 and P500. For tickets inquiries, please call the Smart Araneta box-office and all Ticketnet at 911-5555.

Bamboo88

August 16th, 2011, 07:21 PM

daghana nindot diri diay uy. . . ask lang ko guys unsa inyo recommendation in terms of the following:

1. Family with kids
2. Budget (1M-2M)
3. either townhouse or house and lot

so far ako nakit an diri, courtyard, pueblo de oro, xavier, richmond

TIA

itry pud check ang Fresno sa Robinsons land....then ang sa Gran Europa pud daghan mga subdivisions diha sa sulod like la mirande, gardens of portico, Montaña Vista, etc...
Ang sa Pueblo De Oro Township naa diha ang courtyards, primavera residences, gran via, Hillsborough Pointe, Forest View Homes, Vista Verde Village, Morning Mist Village, Philamlife Village, Golden Glow, etc...
Try pud ang Tuscania sa kauswagan...
kay kung sa alegria hills, xavier estates ug pueblo golf estates walay 1M to 2M na budget...presyo pa lang sa lote daan sobra pa ana...
Ang Teakwood Hills sa agusan same developer sa Xavier Estates....
Mag-adto man pud ko sa Pueblo on saturday, ishare nako sa imo akong makuha na info about Pueblo de Oro Township....:)

ofw_cebu

August 16th, 2011, 08:10 PM

daghana diay ana bai uy, hehehe. . . . just a side query, tinood ba nga ibalhin ang airport sa CDO?

cofnar

August 17th, 2011, 12:22 AM

daghana diay ana bai uy, hehehe. . . . just a side query, tinood ba nga ibalhin ang airport sa CDO?

yup, once the laguindingan airport opens next year... the subdivision in front of the lumbia airport is the fresno subv by robinsons, it is the closest to the whitewater rafting, sulod kaayo imo budget and incidentally they are now offering 2% discount just PM me if you want to know more

donnex

August 17th, 2011, 01:52 AM

kanus a mr. cdo bodybuilding contest dha donnex , kay moapil mga taga butuan

Bai sorry i cant answer you 'bout this, Im not base in CDO right now ...wla koy hanaw sa mga acitivities sa CDO.

donnex

August 17th, 2011, 01:54 AM

flipzychick

August 17th, 2011, 06:25 AM

^^ :cheers: ug kinsa man dayon manan-aw ani?

bisayadako

August 17th, 2011, 06:54 AM

Jungle Bouldering - Cagayan de Oro

* Written By: Dennis Diaz
* 14/10/2010
* Categorized in: Articles, Bouldering

"The bamboo splinters, giving a sharp crack beneath our feet. The wind ruffles the leaves on the canopy above our heads. The constant gurgling of the river. These are the sounds of the jungle - the wild side of bouldering in the tropics. Jasaan, Catanico, Kimaya, Sagpulon… the tribal names of each of these places warrants warrior style bouldering."

I can imagine how the search for these boulders came to be. Ric-Ric and Junnel had gone out into the dense jungle and came back after a full afternoon with arms and necks lashed red and scratched from cogon, thorn bushes, strangle vines and who knows what names they have for those other blood thirsty vegetables. The news Ric-Ric and Junnel brought with them halted all from the drinking sesh to listen as they described the way the rock towered and overhung at the new place they’d discovered.

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READ MORE here: http://info.rockrun.com/articles/jungle-bouldering---cagayan-de-oro.html

cyberwizard

August 17th, 2011, 07:22 AM

^^ :cheers: ug kinsa man dayon manan-aw ani?

the tsadaboyz!..:lol::lol: tanaw ko ani kay ako ni favorite back in the 90s..:cheers::cheers::cheers:

eflex

August 17th, 2011, 08:40 AM

selosa_ko

August 17th, 2011, 08:57 AM

Robinsons Cagayan de Oro

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eflex

August 17th, 2011, 10:18 AM

@DKD...no need na pre....sa CDO daw matutuloy ang concert..accdg to ovation ..thanks!

Bamboo88

August 17th, 2011, 11:31 AM

daghana diay ana bai uy, hehehe. . . . just a side query, tinood ba nga ibalhin ang airport sa CDO?

yup ibalhin...mas nice ang new airport kay naa daplin sa dagat then mas ubos kaayo iyang elevation compared to lumbia nga permi 0 visibility kung dautan ang panahon...

cribs88

August 17th, 2011, 12:47 PM

more progress cdeo & northmindanao

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 02:43 PM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
P500M Laguindingan road interchange project gets RDC-X nod (http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r10&id=49181)
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 16 (PIA) -– The construction of a complementary infrastructure support facility of the Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP) have been approved by the Regional Development Council of region 10 (RDC-X).

Worth Php500 million, the Laguindingan Road Interchange Project (LRIP) aims to improve access from and to the LADP by constructing a two-lane elevated highway to address the traffic congestion along the junction of the Butuan-CDO-Iligan Road (BCIR) and the airport access road.

Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz of Iligan City said the LADP is expected to be completed in the first quarter, next year, and among the identified concerns upon its completion is the proposal to construct a road interchange project.

“The RDC-X Infrastructure and Utilities Development Committee having thoroughly discussed the merits of the proposal has recognized the urgency and importance of the project,” Cruz, who is also the RDC-X Chairperson, said.

Meanwhile, the LRIP will have the following components and their estimated cost: Civil works consisting of an estimated 1.50 km. ramp worth Php45 million, and 60 lineal meter pre-stressed concrete box girder bridge with a design capacity of not more than 25 tons, Php60 million .

Road widening of 2 km. length, Php50 million, retaining wall of about 200 meters, Php40 million, drainage facilities of about 1.5 km. in length and installation of street lighting and traffic control devices, Php100 million.

Further, acquisition of the Road Right of Way (RROW), Php100 million and technical assistance, Php35 million. (PIA-10)

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Coordination meeting for proposed Laguindingan Seaport held (http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13814)
Aug.16, 2011 in Proposal

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Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar S. Moreno recently presided the coordination meeting at his office on the proposed Laguindingan Seaport. The meeting was attended by the Project Manager of Syconsult, Inc who is commissioned by the Philippine Ports Authority to conduct a Feasibility Study for the seaport.

The FS will determine whether the seaport should be included in the planned seaports to be established inNorthern Mindanao. The seaport is seen to complement the soon-to-be-completed Laguindingan Airport and provide inter-connectivity to neighboring areas such as Camiguin, Bohol, Siquijor, Ozamis, etc.

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photos by Misamis Oriental

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 02:53 PM

Rufus R Tops Bills filed in the HoR (http://themindanaocurrent.blogspot.com/2011/08/rufus-r-tops-bills-filed-in-hor.html)

During the 1st Regular Session of the 15th Congress, Rep. Rufus Rodriguez has shown his dedication and passion in his being a Member of the House of Representatives by filing the most number of House Bill and House Resolutions among 283 Congressman with data coming from the Bills and Index service showing that he has filed a total of 809 House Bills and House Resolutions including those which he has co-authored.

Aside from this, Representative Rodriguez has once again posted perfect attendance and attended all 73 session days without being late. This shows Representative Rodriguez’ dedication not only to his duties but also to his constituents who expect nothing less.

Further, among the first six measures enacted into law, three laws (RA 10149: The GOCC Governance Act, RA 10150: An Act extending the Implementation of the Lifeline Rate and RA 10151: An Act allowing Employment of Night Workers) originated from House Bills which Rep Rodriguez was author/co-co-author.

25 National House Bills and 1 Local House Bill filed by Rep. Rodriguez were already approved on 3rd Reading while 3 National House Bills (HB 4801, prescribing measures against undue price increases during emergency situations, HB 4807, prohibiting racial, ethnic and religious discrimination, HB 4840, regulating the use, production, etc of plastic bags) and 2 Local House Bills (HB 1398, calling for the reforestation of 3000 hectares of public land in CDO and HB 253, upgrading J.R. Borja City Memorial Hospital as an extension hospital of the Northern Mindanao Medical Center in CDO) were already approved on 2nd Reading.

Among the House Bills of Rep Rodriguez approved on 3rd Reading are the Intellectual Property Code Amendments (HB 3841); bills benefiting our veterans and soldiers by improving their benefits (HB 3697), mandating payments of total administrative disability pensions (HB 4359), establishing an Office of Veterans Affairs in the Philippine Embassy in the USA (HB 724); bill establishing the Philippine High School for Sports; bills benefiting our women by declaring a National Consciousness Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (HB 4434) and expanding the prohibited acts of discrimination against women (HB 4643); and a bill providing for the direct remmitance to the host LGU of its 40% share of the proceeds derived from the utilization and development of the National Wealth.

Also, another 25 House Bills filed by Rep. Rodriguez are included in the list of priority legislative measures laid down by the President. This includes, among others, the Enhanced Basic Education Act of 2011, National Health Insurance Act of 2011, Anti-Trust Law, the AFP Modernization Program, the Witness Protection and Whistleblowers Acts. This only shows that the bills filed by Rep. Rodriguez are very worthwhile and relevant in the President’s vision for our country and that Rep. Rodriguez will work together with the President for the good of our Nation.

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 03:04 PM

Investors plan more resort, hotel rooms (http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/42499/investors-plan-more-resort-hotel-rooms)

By Aileen Garcia-Yap
Cebu Daily News
9:13 am | Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

With the continued confidence in the tourism industry in the whole country especially in Cebu, property developers and managers announced their plans to build more properties to add more room capacity this year.

Quantuvis executive Alfred Reyes said the firm planned to build six more hotels and resorts in the country within two years.

“These properties will likely have about 75 to 200 rooms each, which we are targeting to develop and finish in two years,” Reyes told Cebu Daily News on Friday.

Quantuvis, which developed Oakwood Premier Joy-Nostalg Center in Manila, will develop three projects in Cebu this year.

Reyes said a business hotel project would soon rise near the Cebu Business Park.

“This property will have about 150 to 200 rooms. We’ll start building soon and have the property ready before Sinulog of 2013,” he said.

Reyes said the company allocated P500,000 to P1 million for the business hotel project.

The other two projects will be in the reclamation area and in Mactan island.

“Our Cebu property will have conference room facilities to cater to the MICE market which is what Cebu is trying to get a share of,” Reyes said.

Another property developer Genesis Hotels and Resorts Corp. is also looking for local partners for possible projects in Cebu.

The firm had no property in Cebu but they were open for opportunities here, said John A. Tanjangco, Genesis Hotels and Resorts Corp. assistant vice president for marketing.

“We are very interested in Cebu and open for a partnership with anyone who would want us to manage their properties for them,” Tanjangco said.

“In Cebu there are a lot of opportunities for a business hotel, a resort property or even a budget hotel,” he said.

The firm. manages seven hotels and resorts around the country including Astoria Plaza in Manila.

“Our properties are located in the most unusual places and we are bringing more marketing efforts here to strengthen our presence in Cebu which is a hub and has access to direct international flights,” Tanjangco said

He said the firm would open a property in Bohol Province in September and two more properties in Cagayan de Oro.

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 03:19 PM

McDonald’s Xavier nearing completion (http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13823)
Aug.17, 2011 in Construction, Investments

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McDonald’s Xavier branch is now nearing completion and is expected to open in a few weeks probably late August or early September.

My last post on this was last March 19, 2011, but work has somewhat stopped for some time raising doubts if this is actually McDonald’s. Now, the streamers answer all questions and no doubt it is definitely McDonald’s. As shown, glass windows and steel railings on the second floor are very visible from the outside. The space at the corner of Corrales Avenue and Toribio Chaves Street is a little bit cramped but I think the franchisee is very optimistic investment returns will not be a problem, unless this branch will just be used as an alternative study area once nearby Dunkin Donuts and Jollibee are full.

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 03:35 PM

Northern Mindanao researchers bag awards (http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/17/northern-mindanao-researchers-bag-awards-173625)
By Michael Andrew W. Yu

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

RESEARCHERS in Northern Mindanao were recognized during the awarding of the search for Asian Outstanding Researchers on Wednesday at Pryce Plaza Hotel.

Dr. Anthony M. Penaso, Vice President for Academic Affairs of Central Mindanao University (CMU) in Maramag, Bukidnon, took home the Asian Research Leader Award while Dr. Andrea G. Azuelo, Faculty Researcher of CMU’s College of Education, is cited as Outstanding Filipino Researcher for Science Education.

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For the Asian Research Journal and Editor Awards, Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon of Liceo de Cagayan University in Cagayan de Oro won platinum awards for Liceo Journal Higher Education Research, while Dr. Lesley C. Lubos also of Liceo University got the gold awards for Asian Journal of Biodiversity.

Dr. Donna Lou E. Neri also of Liceo University won silver award for Nursing Journal.

The other awardee for the Outstanding Asian Research Leader Award, which aims to recognize the exemplary contribution of researchers who lead the advancement in research in Asia and beyond the borders, is Dr. Angelica M. Baylon, Director for Research and Extension Services of Maritime Academy of Asia and the Pacific.

For the Outstanding Asian Researcher Award, the other awardees are Dr. Eddie R. Babor of Holy Name University in Tagbilaran City, Bohol, for Philosophy and Education Research and Prof. Dr. Tatik Suryani, president (Dean) for business and governance research of STIE Perbanas Surabaya, Indonesia.

For the Outstanding Filipino Researcher Award, the awardees are Dr. Anacleta P. Valdez, Dean of the College of Allied Medical Professions of Lyceum of the Philippines University in Batangas, for Health and Education research; Dr. Maria Rio A. Naguit, Dean of the college of Education of Jose Rizal Memorial State University in Katipunan, Zamboanga del Norte, for Marine Biology; Joel G. Becira, CFMT Research coordinator/assistant professor IV of Western Philippines University in Puerto Prinsesa, Palawan, for Marine Conservation; and Mervin G. Gascon, chairperson of the Department of Governance Studies of the University of Southeastern Philippines in Davao City, for Public Governance.

For the Asian Research Journal and Editor Awards, the other platinum awardee is Dr. Evelyn R. Campiseño of Jose Rizal Memorial State University in Zamboanga del Norte for Threshold; while the other gold awardee is Dr. Eddie R. Babor of Holy Name University in Tagbilaran City, Bohol.

The other silver awardee for the Asian Research Journal and Editor Awards is Rommel V. Tabula of the University of Northern Philippines in Vigan City.

For the Asian Leadership Merit Awards, the gold awardees are Dr. Carmen C. Menes, Research Director of La Consolacion College in Bacolod, and Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, Research Coordinator of John B. Lascon Foundation Maritime University in Molo.

The diamond awardees for the Asian Research Journal Consortium Award are Electronic International Scientific Research Journal Consortium and Philippine Electronic Journals.

The awarding was one of the highlights of the Asian Conference for Academic Journals and Higher Education Research and Asian Conference for Research Journalism slated August 17 to 20 at Pryce Plaza Hotel, attended by academic experts and researchers from nations across the Asia Pacific and Africa.
Alvin B. Caluba, PhD, president of the National Research Council of the Philippines, was one of the invited speakers of the conference’s opening day on Wednesday.

Caluba said the National Research Council of the Philippines, an agency under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), is the only National Government agency in the Philippines that promotes funds and implements research in basic sciences, humanities and art.

He said there was a proposal for the creation of the Department of Information and Communication Technology wherein it will infuse expertise for the advancement of communication technology.

Caluba made a premature announcement that he is working very hard for an increase in the budget that supports researches, from P9 million to P29 million.

“This is a significant development and this is only for the 2012 budget,” he said.

He added that if researchers can deliver what is expected of their researches in 2012, the budget might even increase in the years ahead.

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 18, 2011.

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 03:42 PM

DPWH chief, French envoy to open Bacolod flyover (http://www.pna.gov.ph/index.php?idn=&nid=1&rid=366941)

MANILA, Aug. 17 (PNA) -- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Rogelio L. Singson together with French Ambassador to the Philippines Thierry Borja de Mozota will lead on Friday the inauguration of the Lacson Circumferential Flyover in Bacolod City.

On hand to assist them in the unveiling of project marker are local officials led by Congressman Anthony T. Golez Jr., Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo G. Marañon Jr., and Bacolod City Mayor Evelio R. Leonardia.

DPWH, which implemented the project, will also be represented by Undersecretary Rafael C. Yabut, Assistant Secretary Emil K. Sadain, Region 6 Director Evelyn T. Barroso and Project Director Oscar C. Villanueva of the President’s Bridge Program Office.

The inauguration ceremony kicks off with the singing of the national anthem and invocation by the Bacolod City College Choir followed by the welcome remarks of Mayor Leonardia and messages from Secretary Singson and Ambassador De Mozota.

Archbishop Vicente M. Navarra of the Diocese of Bacolod will bless the flyover which will be followed by the ceremonial drive thru and ribbon cutting by the officials.

Lacson-Circumferential Flyover, the first constructed flyover in Negros Island, was originally targeted for completion by the end of the month of August 2011 but has been fast-tracked and completed one month ahead of schedule in order to ease the inconvenience brought about by the construction activities in the said busy intersection.

This modular steel flyover consists of five (5) spans, four (4) piers on concrete bored piles with a total length of 195 lineal meters and 145 lineal meters approach roads.

Implemented by the DPWH President’s Bridge Program Office under the Mega Bridges for Urban and Rural Development Project with funding assistance from the French Government, the flyover is envisioned to contribute in increasing road capacity to mitigate traffic congestion in Bacolod City, especially during milling season, where truckloads of sugarcane passes through this junction.

The constructed flyover will also lessen the travel time of motorists and the commuting public by more than 30 minutes going to and from the New Silay Aiport as well as Banago Port, thus improving transport facilities and give boost to the tourism industry in Bacolod City also known as the City of Smiles.

These are all in keeping with the President’s thrust of strategic convergence of government projects that are aimed at poverty alleviation and countryside development.

Another modular steel flyover being implemented by the DPWH-PBPO, the Puerto-Sayre Flyover in Cagayan de Oro City, is scheduled for completion by end of August 2011. (PNA)
DCT/LOR/PR/utb

boodex

August 17th, 2011, 03:44 PM

Robinsons Cagayan de Oro

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wow gakiat na imong mga pics @ Selosa...keep them coming...:okay:

dark_knight_detectve

August 17th, 2011, 03:46 PM

Customs x-ray unit boosts revenues (http://www.manilastandardtoday.com/insideMetro.htm?f=/2011/august/17/metro3.isx&d=2011/august/17)

THE Customs bureau has generated about P50 million in additional revenues through seizures made from January to July by X-ray Inspection Project agents.

During the seven-month period, the Customs XIP impounded contraband items such as assorted hand guns and accessories, several units of used motor vehicles, and 716 boxes of personal effects, among others.

“Just for the month of July, we apprehended big shipments of onions, chemical products, and five motor vehicles,” said XIP chief lawyer Ma. Lourdes Mangaoang.

The 2,864 bags of onions from China were seized last month by XIP personnel at the Port of Davao where it shipments were misdeclared as fresh garlic. The consignee and broker was Jobill Best Agri Seeds Co.

In the Port of Cebu, the illegal shipment of an Isuzu Elf, one chopped Mitsubishi Pajero, and three Honda Fit did not escape the scrutiny of x-ray machines. The motor vehicles came from Japan and worth P1.04 million.

Among XIP recent accomplishments were the seizure of smuggled cartons of swordfish and assorted fish from China, used clothing, 14 pieces of used tires, and three wooden cases containing a rolling machine and accessories from Australia.

Mangaoang said P4.35 million in additional revenues were also collected from 50 confiscated cartons of plastic spouts, four sets of machinery equipment, and crate power supply last May.

Customs installed 30 x-ray scanners in major ports in the country that include the South Harbor, the Manila International Container Port, Cebu, Subic, Batangas, Zamboanga, Davao, Cagayan de Oro, and Clark.

The x-ray machines were acquired from China to improve trade facilitation and beef up the government’s drive against smuggling and terrorism. The machines can detect not only misdeclared and misclassified shipments but also has the capability to detect if the shipments contain drugs, ammunition, or weapons of mass destruction.

With the use of the x-rays, traders will benefit from a faster and cheaper inspection process as compared to manual stripping which takes half a day to complete. Joel E. Zurbano

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flipzychick

August 17th, 2011, 03:47 PM

@DKD...no need na pre....sa CDO daw matutuloy ang concert..accdg to ovation ..thanks!

so punta ka dito sa CDO eflex? meet tayo with tsadaboys! :)

flipzychick

August 17th, 2011, 03:49 PM

donnex

August 17th, 2011, 04:04 PM

^^so aside sa PDR which is under genesis hotel, san kaya ang isa pa....well see!

ofw_cebu

August 17th, 2011, 07:02 PM

Thanks mga bai. . .

Bamboo88

August 17th, 2011, 08:52 PM

Thanks mga bai. . .

you're welcome :)

cofnar

August 17th, 2011, 11:34 PM

^^so aside sa PDR which is under genesis hotel, san kaya ang isa pa....well see!

naka hisgot si emano sa magnum na gi pangoyaban kuno ang elipe park, under negotiation na tingali

miko_06

August 18th, 2011, 01:02 AM

september 2, man cguro ang opening ani....xu students dili nagyud mag baklay ug medyo layo ......

miko_06

August 18th, 2011, 01:08 AM

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 01:42 AM

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Orochamber, TÜV SÜD PSB, to conduct food safety forum

CAGAYAN DE ORO, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 17 (PIA) -- The Cagayan de Oro Chamber of Commerce and Industry Foundation Inc. (Orochamber), will be holding a forum on “Food Safety and Management” on August 18, 2011 at 9:00-11:30a.m.

A hall of famer as Most Outstanding Chamber of Commerce in the country, Orochamber will be holding the training in partnership with TÜV SÜD PSB Philippines, Inc. at the PUM-Orochamber Training Room, Macapagal Drive, Pueblo de Oro Township, this city.

The half-day activity will be attended by around 60 company-representatives specializing in food and beverage, food processing and related services, Antonio D. Uy, Orochamber President, said.

He said TÜV SÜD PSB Philippines, Inc. is a renowned testing, inspection and certification firm with headquarters in Germany.

It commits to help local companies achieve quality, safety and competitiveness through experience sharing and advisory, Uy added.

As an internationally recognized testing and inspection body, TÜV SÜD PSB’s technical reports and certifications are well accepted by manufacturers, third party buyers and government authorities worldwide.

As a pioneer in providing management systems certification services, TÜV SÜD PSB was the first certification body in Asia to introduce ISO 9000 as basis of quality system certification, as well, as ISO/TS 16949 automotive certification in the South East Asian region.

For more queries and reservation, please call the OroChamber Secretariat at Tel. no. 859-1426/309-951 or send email at orochamber@gmail.com. (Orochamber/ PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49399

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 01:44 AM

PIA Press Release
Tuesday, August 16, 2011

P500M Laguindingan road interchange project gets RDC-X nod
by Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, Aug. 16 (PIA) -– The construction of a complementary infrastructure support facility of the Laguindingan Airport Development Project (LADP) have been approved by the Regional Development Council of region 10 (RDC-X).

Worth Php500 million, the Laguindingan Road Interchange Project (LRIP) aims to improve access from and to the LADP by constructing a two-lane elevated highway to address the traffic congestion along the junction of the Butuan-CDO-Iligan Road (BCIR) and the airport access road.

Mayor Lawrence Ll. Cruz of Iligan City said the LADP is expected to be completed in the first quarter, next year, and among the identified concerns upon its completion is the proposal to construct a road interchange project.

“The RDC-X Infrastructure and Utilities Development Committee having thoroughly discussed the merits of the proposal has recognized the urgency and importance of the project,” Cruz, who is also the RDC-X Chairperson, said.

Meanwhile, the LRIP will have the following components and their estimated cost: Civil works consisting of an estimated 1.50 km. ramp worth Php45 million, and 60 lineal meter pre-stressed concrete box girder bridge with a design capacity of not more than 25 tons, Php60 million .

Road widening of 2 km. length, Php50 million, retaining wall of about 200 meters, Php40 million, drainage facilities of about 1.5 km. in length and installation of street lighting and traffic control devices, Php100 million.

Further, acquisition of the Road Right of Way (RROW), Php100 million and technical assistance, Php35 million. (PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=1&t=1&id=49181

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 01:48 AM

Lawmaker prioritizes improvement of city roads
Monday, August 15, 2011

REPRESENTATIVE Rufus B. Rodriguez (2nd district, Cagayan de Oro) vowed to prioritize the improvement of the city roads in time for the opening of the Laguindingan International Airport in Laguindingan town, located some 30 kilometers from Cagayan de Oro City.

Rodriguez said one of the identified concerns once the airport project is completed in the first quarter of 2012 is the increase in the volume of traffic along the national highway, specifically along the Butuan-Cagayan de Oro City-Iligan City Road (BCIR).

Right now, Rodriguez said a 195-lineal meter flyover costing more than P362 million is being constructed in Barangay Puerto along the Cagayan de Oro-Bukidnon-Butuan City junction, a bottleneck area in the eastern portion of the city.

“This is one project that has a big impact to the city considering that Puerto is one of its busiest areas with business establishments sprouting around,” he said.

Related to this, Rodriguez recently turned over three road improvement projects worth P35.17 million to the City Government of Cagayan de Oro.

“These are just a few of our projects but we are going to have more of these because I see that we should take part in the development of the Laguindingan airport by not only improving but also widening our roads,” he said.

The first of these projects included the concreting of some 99.84 linear meters of road with an average width of 11 meters and thickness of 0.23 meters in the South Divisoria of the city.

Along with its drainage, the project had an appropriation of P3.383 million and was undertaken by Angel and Sam Construction and General Merchandise for 90 calendar days.

The second was the concreting of some 311.60 linear meters of road, also with an average width of 11 meters and thickness of 0.23 meters in North Divisoria.

Including the installation of pipe culverts for drainage, the project had an appropriation of P6.785 million and was undertaken by C. Dy Builders and General Merchandise for 120 calendar days.

The third project was the asphalt overlay of some 1.046 km. of road along the Butuan-Cagayan de Oro- Iligan City Road in Barangay Lapasan with an appropriation of P25 million, undertaken by SOKOR Construction for 45 calendar days. (Rutchie Cabahug-Aguhob)

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/15/lawmaker-prioritizes-improvement-city-roads-173216

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 01:52 AM

Region 10 to host BIMP-EAGA SOMM
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 13:27

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental - Preparations are underway for the holding of the BIMP-EAGA Senor Official’s and Ministers Meeting (SOMM) in the city, on October 19-21, this year.

An annual activity of the BIMP-EAGA, the SOMM is an activity wherein senior officials and ministers meet, together with the chairpersons and members of various sectoral clusters, working groups and task forces, for the purpose of discussing the status and progress of the sub-regional priority programs and projects, including issues and concerns affecting its implementation.

Comprised of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines (BIMP)-East ASEAN Growth Area (EAGA) is a shared strategy of the four governments in addressing the imbalance in economic development, especially, for their less developed and more remote territories.

“It is the standing instruction of President Benigno S. Aquino III for the Philippines to take the lead in showing substantial gains and outcome of this sub-regional cooperation at the sidelines of the 7th BIMP-EAGA Leaders Summit held last May 8 in Jakarta, Indonesia,” said Jon Miral of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA).

He said MinDA is on top in the over-all coordination with regard to SOMM preparations, but will closely work and touch-base with the CDO City Government, through the Department of Trade and Industry in Misamis Oriental (DTI-Mis. Or.) provincial office, particularly in the exchange of information and other relevant documents.

Relatedly, the Regional Development Plan (RDP) 2010-2016 sees the importance of BIMP-EAGA in boosting investments, trade and exports for the region, recognizing the opportunities offered by the participating governments in effecting cross-border consolidation, complementation, industry and value-chain management.

The principal mechanism for consultations between and among the participating countries of the BIMP-EAGA is the SOMM which provides the strategic directions and general policy guidelines in addition to drawing the attention of the central governments to the development requirements of the focal areas.

Meanwhile, Ruben Vegafria, President of Promote CDO Foundation, said the conduct of the SOMM in region 10 will enable the region to promote its products and services, thereby, encourage the participating countries to strengthen and open up linkages in the Northern part of Mindanao.

Featuring major events such as the Northern Mindanao Agro-Industrial Trade Fair and Exhibit, BIMP-EAGA Investment Conference on Agro-Industry and Tourism and the MindaONE Trade Fair and Exhibit, the SOMM will showcase not just Region 10’s best products and services but also create complementation with the rest of Mindanao’s products, thereby, increasing the island’s prospects for business with the partner nations, Vegafria added. (PIA-10/BST)

http://www.zamboangatoday.ph/index.php/inside-stories/5850-region-10-to-host-bimp-eaga-somm.html

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 01:55 AM

PIA Press Release
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

New payment schedule facilitates transactions, says SSS-CDO branch head
by Apipa Bagumbaran

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Misamis Oriental, August 17 (PIA) --- The revised payment deadlines of the Social Security System (SSS) has helped in facilitating transactions and decongest the long queue of members paying their contributions and loans.

This assessment came from Atty. Edwin Halo, Head of SSS-Cagayan de Oro, who said they observed a shorter queue of paying members when they started implementing the revised schedule, last July, for the applicable month in June.

“As stated in SSS Circular No. 2011-003, the revised payment schedule, provides the new deadlines for the payment of contributions and member loans of employers, self-employed and voluntary members based on the 10th digit of their Employer (ER) Number,” he said.

Thus, for regular employers, the payment deadline on the month following the applicable month is:

On the 10th day if the ER number ends in 1 or 2, on the 15th day if ending in 3 or 4, on the 20th day if ending in 5 or 6, on the 25th day, if ending in 7 or 8, and on the last day if ending in 9 or 0.

For instance, if the ER number is 01-1234567-8-910, where eight is the 10th digit, the payment deadline for both contributions and member loans for the applicable month of July shall be on August 25.

Likewise, for household employers, self-employed and voluntary members, the following payment deadline on the month following the applicable month or quarter, as the case may be, applies:

On the 10th day if the last digit of the SS number ends in 1 or 2, on the 15th day if ending in 3 or 4, on the 20th day if ending in 5 or 6, on the 25th day if ending in 7 or 8, and on the last day if the SS number ends with 9 or 0.

Originally, the general deadline for payment of contributions and member loans was on the 10th day of the month following the applicable month for all members.

The frequency of payment, however, shall remain on a monthly basis for regular and household employers, and a monthly or quarterly basis for self-employed and voluntary members.

Halo also clarified that in case the deadline falls on Saturday, Sunday or holiday, payments may be made on the next business or working day, otherwise, penalties shall be imposed on late contribution and member loan payments.

Meanwhile, the payment schedule for Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) - members shall remain as stated in SSS Circular 32-P dated 15 November 2006, Halo added. (PIA-10)

http://www.pia.gov.ph/?m=7&r=r10&id=49433

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 01:58 AM

Liceo University hosts Asian Research Confab
Monday, August 15, 2011

A BIG event takes place in the city on August 17 to 20 at Pryce Plaza Hotel as Liceo de Cagayan University hosts the Asian Conference for Academic Journals and Higher Education Research and Asian Conference for Research Journalism.

The international conference aims at bringing together academic experts and researchers from nations across the Asia Pacific and Africa for a scholarly interaction and exchange of research-based knowledge as a means of drawing out practical and breakthrough solutions to problems in education, business and management, health and environment, and biodiversity for a sustainable Asian region.

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Organized in collaboration with the regional office of the Commission on Higher Education (Ched) and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and convened by Dr. Genaro V. Japos, president of the Philippine Association of Institutions for Research and the International Association of Multidisciplinary Research and director of the Research and Publication Office of LDCU, the four-day conference that shall be attended by researchers from 10 nations highlights 310 scientific research paper presentations during concurrent sessions, country paper presentations featuring the emerging best practices of selected institutions from different nations, keynote addresses of prominent figures in the academe and industry, forging of linkages in research, and conferment of research awards.

Parallel to the research conference is a two-day conference focusing on research journalism for researchers and writers for mass media.

The parallel conference shall engage the participants in writing for mass media, accessing and evaluating online scientific literature, writing peer review journal, making video coverage and preparing for television interviews.

To deliver keynote address are prominent figures in research and industry that include Dr. Tatik Suryani, president of STIE Perbanas Surabaya in Indonesia; Dr. Alvin B. Culaba, president of the National Research Council of the Philippines; and Dr. Carsten Evers, power plant manager of STEAG State Power Inc. from Germany.

Nine researchers to be awarded during the conference for their outstanding achievements in research are Dr. Angelica M. Baylon of the Maritime Academy of Asia; Dr. Anthony M. Penaso and Dr. Andrea G. Azuelo of Central Mindanao University; Dr. Eddie R. Babor of Holy Name University; Dr. Tatik Suryani, Dr. Anacleta R. Valdez of Lyceum of the Philippines University; Dr. Maria Rio A. Naguit of Jose Rizal Memorial State University; Joel G. Becira of Western Philippines University; and Mervin G. Gascon of the University of Southern Philippines.

The search for outstanding researchers drew several nominees distinguished in their respective fields who were searched by a committee chaired by LDCU planning officer Dr. Florecilla C. Cinches.

The Board of Judges is chaired by Dr. Zenaida G. Gersana, director of the CHED in Northern Mindanao Region.

Also to be awarded during the conference are the following outstanding journal editors: Dr. Evelyn R. Campeseño for The Threshold and Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon for Liceo Journal Higher Education Research, platinum award; Dr. Eddie R. Babor for LUMINA and Dr. Lesley C. Lubos for Asian Journal of Biodiversity, gold award; and Rommel V. Tabula for UNP Research Journal and Dr. Donna Lou E. Neri for Nursing Journal, silver award.

The Asian Leadership Merit Award goes to Dr. Carmen C. Menes, Research Director of La Consolacion College in Bacolod City, and Dr. Rolando A. Alimen, Research Coordinator, John B. Lacson Foundation Maritime University-Molo.

The Asian Award for ElectronicJournal Consortium is given to the Electronic International Scientific Research Journal Consortium (Dr. Arulsamy Anand and Dr. Gismo V. Agulan) and the Philippine Electronic Journals (Mr. Maximo T. Gomez).

The hosting of the conference, chaired by LDCU Assistant Vice President for Finance Jose Ma. Z. Valdehuesa, is an effort of Dr. Mariano M. Lerin, CPA, university president, in marshalling resources to advance research globally.

Internationalizing research is one of the priority programs of the president pursued with vigor and commitment. (Salvador C. dela Peña III)

Published in the Sun.Star Cagayan de Oro newspaper on August 16, 2011.

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/local-news/2011/08/15/liceo-university-hosts-asian-research-confab-173214

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 02:02 AM

Coordination meeting for proposed Laguindingan Seaport held
Aug.16, 2011

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Misamis Oriental Gov. Oscar S. Moreno recently presided the coordination meeting at his office on the proposed Laguindingan Seaport. The meeting was attended by the Project Manager of Syconsult, Inc who is commissioned by the Philippine Ports Authority to conduct a Feasibility Study for the seaport.

The FS will determine whether the seaport should be included in the planned seaports to be established in Northern Mindanao. The seaport is seen to complement the soon-to-be-completed Laguindingan Airport and provide inter-connectivity to neighboring areas such as Camiguin, Bohol, Siquijor, Ozamis, etc.

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13814

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 02:06 AM

McDonald’s Xavier nearing completion
Aug.17, 2011

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McDonald’s Xavier branch is now nearing completion and is expected to open in a few weeks probably late August or early September.

My last post on this was last March 19, 2011, but work has somewhat stopped for some time raising doubts if this is actually McDonald’s. Now, the streamers answer all questions and no doubt it is definitely McDonald’s. As shown, glass windows and steel railings on the second floor are very visible from the outside. The space at the corner of Corrales Avenue and Toribio Chaves Street is a little bit cramped but I think the franchisee is very optimistic investment returns will not be a problem, unless this branch will just be used as an alternative study area once nearby Dunkin Donuts and Jollibee are full.

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13814

jaysan81286

August 18th, 2011, 02:08 AM

september 2, man cguro ang opening ani....xu students dili nagyud mag baklay ug medyo layo ......

September 1 :) based sa ticket na akong gi buy hehehe

Constellation2k

August 18th, 2011, 02:16 AM

PROJECT WATCH: XU inaugurates Magis Student Complex
Aug.16, 2011

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Xavier University recently opened Magis Student Complex, its newest building at the XU main campus.

The three-storey building houses the new University Cafeteria, Magis Atrium, XU Bookstore, and Faculty Lounge on the ground floor; Office of Student Affairs, Loyola Conference Room and Faber Student Leaders’ Hall on the second floor; and Magis Roof Deck, which will serve as a venue for future University events, on the third floor.

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photos by bluebinbin and xu communications group

SOURCE: http://www.xu.edu.ph/index.php/other-news/597-xu-inaugurates-magis-student-complex

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13800

cyberwizard

August 18th, 2011, 04:02 AM

bisayadako

August 18th, 2011, 05:02 AM

bisayadako

August 18th, 2011, 05:12 AM

That area is shallow reef/mangrove (honasan) and not ideal for seaport. They need to walk about 1km from the beach before it becomes deep. I rather develop that as resort or similar without destroying the reef and mangrove.

asa na man intawon ang mga proper adviser with ecology in mind....

they will be destroying reef and mangrove like this. A feasible alternative for seaport is onahan gamay sa Gitagum due west.

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bisayadako

August 18th, 2011, 05:26 AM

misyo man gani tourism sec. nag resign man gani....kung effective lng gyud ang program sa DOT bsin mapareha ta sa thailand....nga tourism ang ga boost sa ilang economy...pero as filipino we should patronize our own...

I was hoping that the Tourism webpage at cagayandeoro.gov.ph should be updated regularly. Plus put a blogger in there who will do a feature say once a week? And answer queries from the Net? That way they have a job to do.

CGYanon

August 18th, 2011, 05:28 AM

guys ask lang ko naa bay ing-ani sa cebu?..akoa lang dili mani cya priority sa pagka karun, ang unahon ang road widening from cdo to iligan kay grabe na kaayo ka traffic..siguro kung makita najud nga lisod na imanage ang traffic sa languindingan airport intersection saka pa siguro..:)..

imo, ok lang i-anticipate na gawan ng interchange. kesa pag-open ng airport and grabe pala ang traffic. (actually, twas my suggestion long time ago sa LADP thread). saludo ako sa thinking ng mga planners dyan, parang first world. agree din ako sa widening ng roads. meron na atang press release na nag-start na sila.

greg diaz

August 18th, 2011, 06:38 AM

Brother Int'l Phil. Corp. moves to new site

GIVING convenience and good service to customers, Brother International Philippines Corp. has moved to a better and bigger location recently.

The new location, which was formally opened last Thursday, is at 3rd Door, 127 along Yacapin-Velez Streets, Cagayan de Oro City.

Glenn Hocson, general manager of Brother International Philippines Corp., said with the new office, they are more inspired and proud in serving their customers.

"This will allow us to deliver superior sales and support to our customers and to the growing prospect base in the region," Hocson said.

He added they have also seen significant growth in their customer base and the level of interest in their products and solutions.

According to Hocson, Brother has more than 131 customer service centers and authorized service providers nationwide.

"Before we even start our product, we assure that we can support it from pre-sale, sale and after sale," Hocson said.

Takeo Shimazu, managing director of Brother International Singapore, said Brother's products have similar price to other brands but have multi-function considering that it can print, scan and copy.

Brother is a leader in the development and manufacturing of technologies in the printing, communication and digital imaging industries for homes, offices and businesses. Among its products are printer, scanner, photo copier, telefax and sewing and embroidery products.

source: http://www.sunstar.com.ph/cagayan-de-oro/business/2011/08/09/brother-intl-phil-corp-moves-new-site-171837

GearX

August 18th, 2011, 08:49 AM

TONZI

August 18th, 2011, 01:10 PM

para sa akin okay lang talaga kung merong interchange, dahil sa darating na panahon magkaka-traffic nga diyan. Alam niyo naman ang Laguindingan paakyat yan at mahirap talaga pag mag-traffic diyan. Sana naman kung meron interchange dapat lagyan na nila ng area para provided for road widening to about 4 to 6 lanes para ang mga future road widening magiging smooth sailing ang project...eh kesa gibain na naman ang interchange dahil sa future road widening na mala-US highway system...malay niyo di ba? baka magkaroon tayo ng SCTEX like project within 10 years...

Apollo13.5

August 18th, 2011, 01:22 PM

Great information here. Hello everyone. From reading and browsing through posts on Cagayan de Oro, it's amazing how fast the city has changed, especially in terms of the many building constructions going on. But on a cultural level, I'm sure there are many changes as well. It has become more cosmopolitan perhaps? In just a few years. The world is coming to the city, looking for bright opportunities. I'm sure there are many new foreigners there now, which could accelerate the racial diversity of the city. I say new, because the Spaniards and Chinese were among the old foreigners from many years back (?)...followed by the Americans.

And so, is there a feeling in the city or among Cagayanons that there's no need to leave the city for Manila or abroad because the opportunities are now in Cagayan? It just looks like there's positive employment opportunities in CDO.

Looking forward to hearing your insights. Thanks.

boju2

August 18th, 2011, 03:01 PM

Stonestown Building, Masterson Ave.

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flipzychick

August 18th, 2011, 03:54 PM

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 05:36 PM

guys ask lang ko naa bay ing-ani sa cebu?..akoa lang dili mani cya priority sa pagka karun, ang unahon ang road widening from cdo to iligan kay grabe na kaayo ka traffic..siguro kung makita najud nga lisod na imanage ang traffic sa languindingan airport intersection saka pa siguro..:)..

i think ok lang man Win kay magstart na man pud ang road widening...so nice kay dungan ang duha....and i think this is the right time to build the interchange than to wait for the time that the area is already occupied with many buildings/establishments kay maglisod na pud kay kinahanglan na pud pangbayaran ug dagko na amount ang mga tag-iya...

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 05:43 PM

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 05:48 PM

COLOR ME BADD
Live in CDO
(with All-4-One)
The groups will perform their biggest hits, as well as a selection of Michael Jackson songs.

* Sept. 07, 2011 / 8:00PM / Araneta Coliseum / Manila
* Sept. 09, 2011 / 8:00PM / Waterfront Hotel ballroom / Cebu
* Sept. 10, 2011 / 8:00PM / The Atrium – Limketkai Center / Cagayan de Oro
* Sept. 13, 2011 / 8:00PM / Subic Convention Center / Olongapo
* Sept. 14, 2011 / 8:00PM / Pagcor / Angeles

http://colormebadd.net/tour.html

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 06:06 PM

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Suspect123

August 18th, 2011, 07:53 PM

kana daw abay sa goodyear ukc nakapalit. ang kato lot atbang sa legacy k chinese mall daw.

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 07:58 PM

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 09:07 PM

Win Min Transient Inn - Market City as of 8/18/11 5:00 p.m.

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Apollo13.5

August 18th, 2011, 10:17 PM

You're welcome, Flipzy.

Apollo13.5

August 18th, 2011, 10:28 PM

Thanks Bamboo88. I'm based outside the Phil.

Now developments in CDO is quite intense I wonder how local government handles the approval of building permits quickly, and consider safety issues. No doubt there are under-the-table negotiations. But this is not unusual.

Yes, more employment opportunities in cdo now and in the coming months and years:)
Welcome to CDO Thread. Where are you based Ma'am/Sir?

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 10:51 PM

PROJECT WATCH: Core drilling now at TUNE HOTEL site
Aug.18, 2011 in Construction, Investments
by Damarre

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Fresh updates of the proposed Tune Hotel along CM Recto Avenue revealed core drilling now underway at the project site near the Coca-Cola bottling plant.

The core drill is used to preserve the cylinder core sample which are vital in the foundation design of the building. The proposed hotel is initially to stand from 7 to 10 storeys high. The result of the soil analysis gives the needed information to the engineer.

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13832#more-13832

Bamboo88

August 18th, 2011, 10:52 PM

john kevin

August 18th, 2011, 10:58 PM

bisayadako

August 19th, 2011, 02:36 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Core drilling now at TUNE HOTEL site
Aug.18, 2011 in Construction, Investments
by Damarre

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Fresh updates of the proposed Tune Hotel along CM Recto Avenue revealed core drilling now underway at the project site near the Coca-Cola bottling plant.

The core drill is used to preserve the cylinder core sample which are vital in the foundation design of the building. The proposed hotel is initially to stand from 7 to 10 storeys high. The result of the soil analysis gives the needed information to the engineer.

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http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13832#more-13832

10 storey here is not a problem. tukod man gani ang KetKai ug mas taas nga basakan na sa una atbang Don Mariano (MUST). Tangkongan sa una (early '80s) diha daghan kaayo atbang MUST.

Constellation2k

August 19th, 2011, 02:36 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Nazareth Tourist Inn as of 18 August 2011
Aug.18, 2011

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It’s been a long time since my last update on this project. In fact, it was last October 18, 2010 that I posted the previous update on Nazareth Tourist Inn.

Well, latest pictures reveal little improvement. However, notably, the building is now 7-storeys instead of just 6 with the 7th level more like a rooftop function which is still under construction. The horizontal expansion seemed to be on hold with only vertical concrete columns rising from the ground level as shown on the left side of the building. Another proof is the exterior painting which covered portion of the side. Nevertheless, it’s still a welcome development and additional accommodations for the city.

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If they’re going to hold the expansion, I just hope they’ll saw off the protruding steel on the sides.

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13862

Constellation2k

August 19th, 2011, 02:37 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Other construction updates 34
Aug.18, 2011

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It’s been a while since No. 33 of this series. This post covers updates of previously posted construction projects in Cagayan de Oro City starting with the 5-storey pension house along Tiano-Lun Streets shown above.

Last update was June 15, 2011. Photos show construction now on the 3rd level. This pension house project is owned by TGM Prime Estate Leasing and Devt. Corp. as shown in the tarpaulin onsite.

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Next is the 4-storey dorm/pension house along Tomas Saco – 1st street shown below. Previous post was May 13, 2011. Owned by MMA Achiever Construction and Development, work is now on the 3rd floor.

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Next on the list is the condo/apartment along 17th-6th street in Nazareth. Previous update was April 18, 2011. Major changes were noted that instead of having 6 floors, the building will just have 3 floors as shown. Progress is significant though with the building’s shape now obvious. This one is nearing completion.

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The 4-storey pension by Abalos Golden Eagle Enterprises is also nearing completion. Previous update was April 18, 2011. Well, the building’s color is more vibrant than the one in the perspective. Painting the 4th floor seems to be next on the agenda. The adjacent commercial building was included in the development as shown.

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Lastly, the 4-storey Cyechincon Suites is also nearing completion. My last update on this was last April 18, 2011. This is fronting Executive Pension. As shown, work is now on the 4th floor. I just hope the owner changes the name which is kind of a tongue twister.

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I’ll post new construction projects next time.

http://www.cagayandeorodev.com/?p=13873

Constellation2k

August 19th, 2011, 02:37 AM

Constellation2k

August 19th, 2011, 03:05 AM

PROJECT WATCH: Centrio Mall and Hotel as of 18 August 2011
Aug.18, 2011

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Here are latest photo updates of Ayala’s mixed use development in Cagayan de Oro City taken this morning, August 18, 2011.

The Kukun Hotel clearly stands out with construction now on the 6th level. As shown, construction has now reached the northern part with steel columns rising steadily. Earthmoving also observed on the left side where the anchor store will be located.

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Shot below taken from Graphics building showing the boundary at Southwinds Hotel.

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Both the mall and hotel are targetted to open late 2012. Browse over more photos below.

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boodex

August 19th, 2011, 05:48 AM

flipzychick

August 19th, 2011, 06:39 AM

good idea to have inn sa market city ..:)

mao gyud kay para naa pud makatulgan ang mga passengers nga lagyo ang byahe... this is indeed a very good idea. :cheers::cheers:

nivramster

August 19th, 2011, 07:10 AM

Batang Mindanao

August 19th, 2011, 08:40 AM

kuyawa uy, makalilisang ang mga side ani, hadlok ang mga mananangal ani matusok sila sa gabi...:lol:

Ayaw kabalaka Bai Boodex,kay naa silay night vision,nonot sila sa panahon kron high-tech na!:lol::bash::banana::lol::bash::banana:

Batang Mindanao

August 19th, 2011, 08:44 AM

That area is shallow reef/mangrove (honasan) and not ideal for seaport. They need to walk about 1km from the beach before it becomes deep. I rather develop that as resort or similar without destroying the reef and mangrove.

asa na man intawon ang mga proper adviser with ecology in mind....

Naa man lalum dha nga part sa Gitagum abay anang balay nga daan ni Ecleo,likod sab sa public market nila,,,,,:cheers::cheers::cheers:

Batang Mindanao

August 19th, 2011, 08:46 AM

Batang Mindanao

August 19th, 2011, 08:48 AM